https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-01-01.pdf 0c90273ea0946b48807a67ad424b496e PDF Text Text Park has 10-year forestry plan A look ahead to the new year Saxons score double OT win at tourney See Story on Page 8 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 1 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 1, 2009 Embezzlement leads top stories of 2008 NEWS BRIEFS City to begin Christmas tree pickup Jan. 5 The Hastings Department of Public Services will once again provide city residents with Christmas tree pickup. Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9, city crews will begin picking up Christmas trees in the Second Ward, then First Ward, Third Ward and finish in the Fourth Ward. Residents should place the trees to be picked either very near the curb if a parking lane is present or immediately behind the curb on the lawn. Residents are asked to not place trees in the traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where they might present a vision obstruction. by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Although it may be making headlines nationally, the economy has taken the back seat to informed newsies in Barry County this year. A panel of 17 regular Banner writers and readers voted on this year’s top stories. Ballots were cast, votes were tallied, and the much-anticipated results are ready to be delivered to the public. Coming in resoundingly at first place was embezzlement at the Barry County Clerk’s office, the investigation, resignation and charges that ensued. Jamie Holtman and Elizabeth Lapekes resigned amid allegations that they had been embezzling money from the county’s jury fund over an extended period of time. At the time, Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said he had two questions he considered vital. “One, how did this occur, and two, what can we do to prevent anything like this from happening again in the future?” Callton said. “We are taking this whole situation very, very seriously because it represents a trust that is given us by the people of Barry County. I can promise you that we are taking Elizabeth Lapekes (left) and Jamie Holtman (right) were convicted of embezzlement in the county clerk’s office. every step to ensure that it does not happen from the fund has not yet been determined, it again.” is believed to be at least $50,000. While the total amount of money missing Lapekes, 28, of Hastings, was sentenced to three years of probation, 30 days in jail and restitution of $4,000. Her jail time was suspended. She had undergone and passed a polygraph test in which she admitted to taking about $4,000. Holtman was sentenced by Kent County Circuit Judge James Redford to serve 60 months probation and 90 days in jail. Her jail sentence was to be suspended pending successful completion of probation. Holtman was also ordered to pay $22,000 in restitution. The combined restitution by both women totaled $26,000. An independent audit by a local accounting firm determined that more than $64,000 was taken over a period of years from the jury fund, which was kept in the county clerk’s office. The embezzlement, which took place in the county clerk’s office for about eight years, was discovered in February, when a county employee overheard a conversation. Audits and recommendations followed. Prior to that, receipt books were used randomly, transactions were paid in cash but accounts and cash boxes were not regularly balanced, staff members used each other’s computers and See TOP STORIES, pg. 11 Great Decisions intro and course to begin Feb. 24 TOST pops up at county board meeting Kellogg Community College’s Institute for Learning in Retirement again will offer an eight-week discussion course on world affairs called Great Decisions. Seniors are invited to register for the course, set to begin Feb. 24 at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings. Sponsored since the 1950s by the Foreign Policy Association, the course empowers readers to discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and to have their opinions reported to Congress, the White House and the media. Great Decisions videos will provide introductions to the class discussions as they are shown on public television. WGVU-TV will air these discussions by experts on Sundays at 6:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 4, when the topic is "Running Out: The Global Food Crisis." Others in the eight-topic series will follow. To register for the course, which runs from Tuesdays, Feb. 24 to April 21, from 1 to 3:30, phone Connie Dawe, KCC ILR coordinator, at 269948-9500, ext. 2803. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Time of Sale or Transfer (TOST) ordinance controversy raised its head at the year’s final Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting Dec. 23. The law, requested by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and approved by the county board in 2007, requires inspection of water and septic systems at the time a property is sold or transferred. Eric Pessell, environmental health director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, was on hand to give an update of the first 12 months of the program. The report covered the period from Nov. 1, 2007, through Oct. 31. Attending the presentation was a large crowd consisting almost entirely of people who opposed the TOST ordinance when it was first introduced and who remain adamant in their opposition. Even before Pessell gave his presentation, during the three-minute period reserved for public comment prior to the order of business during the meeting, George Hubka, one of the most vocal opponents of the ordinance, spoke up. Hubka had led a recall against Jeff Officials say program is ‘effective tool’ VanNortwick, one of the seven commissioners who supported the ordinance. The recall attempt failed in January 2008. Hubka, at last week’s meeting, presented a letter to the board clearly outlining his concerns. The letter said, in part, “during 2007 you voted to put the citizens of Barry County, and others owning certain real estate in Barry County, regulations contained in the TOST Regulation ...Section 3.2 of that regulation requires that (in part) ‘... there shall be no sale or transfer of a parcel containing an onsite sewage system ... and/or on-site water supply system until all of the following have occurred: • ‘The documentation of a transfer evaluation by a registered evaluator has been submitted to the health department. • ‘At the time of transfer evaluation, the health department has determined that the condition or operation of the system is not in a state of failure or that any necessary system maintenance or remediation has been completed or assured and approved by the health department. • ‘The health department has issued a trans- See TOST, page 5 Illicit discharge (bleeder line) of sewage to a designated trout stream was photographed during a TOST inspection. This line was connected to a sump pump in a basement that was receiving sewage. The discharge was corrected, and the property was authorized for transfer. Church to hold blood drive Jan. 6 Hastings Free Methodist Church, at 2635 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, will host a blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. Anyone who is 17 or older, is in reasonably good health, and weighs at least 110 pounds is invited to donate a pint of blood. The drive is being run by the Michigan Community Blood Centers - Grand Valley, which provides 100 percent of the blood supply for all hospitals in Barry and Kent counties, according to drive organizer Carla Safie. “It costs you just a little bit of time to give a pint of blood -- and that pint of blood may give life to several people,” she said. Donors may sign up in advance by calling Safie at 269-948-9133. Elected county officials are sworn in The Honorable William H. Doherty was on hand Monday to swear in the newly elected officials and the re-elected incumbents who will begin serving the people of Barry County Jan. 1. Shown here are (front row, from left) Clerk Pamela Jarvis, Commissioner Michael Callton, Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick, Surveyor Brian Reynolds, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Treasurer Sue VandeCar, Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, Commissioner Mike Bremer, (back row) Sheriff Dar Leaf, Prosecutor Thomas Evans, Commissioner Joe Lyons, Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger, Commissioner Don Nevins, Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Commissioner Robert Houtman. �Page 2 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Write Away contest deadline is Feb. 5 Organizers of the “Write Away” contest are hoping students in the area spend some time during Christmas break working on poems or stories to submit to the contest. The deadline for submitting work to the contest, which offers cash prizes, is Feb. 5. To encourage high school students in Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg and Maple Valley High Schools and the Barry Intermediate School District with writing aspirations, the Barry Community Foundation promotes the “Write Away” competition funded by a grant from Kensinger and Alice Jones, of Hastings. In the spring, winners in five categories will be awarded $50 cash prizes, along with certificates. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the prerogative of the athletes,” said Kensinger Jones. ”Good writers should be recognized publicly, too.” Jones enjoyed a 50-year career as a writer of radio dramas, creative director for major international advertising agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976 he “retired” to Barry County to raise Angus cattle and embark on a 14-year professorship at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Alice, collaborated on two published books, Grant will help Barry County low-income homeowners Nancy MacFarlane (left), CEO of Community Action, and Sara Wallace (center), director of housing support from Community Action, accept a check for $15,971 from Jennifer Richards of the Barry Community Foundation. The grant will allow Community Action to help homeless people in Barry County find housing and lowincome homeowners cope with foreclosure and other housing issues. Richards stressed that the grant will be used for residents of Barry County only. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Castleton, Maple Grove townships approve purchase of new fire truck During a special meeting Tuesday evening, the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Board met with the Castleton and Maple Grove township boards to discuss four bids the fire board had received for a new tanker truck for the fire department and to hear its recommendation on which to accept. Later that evening, the two township boards approved the fire board’s recommendation to purchase a Kovatch Mobile Equipment KME truck at the cost of $287,419. The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville fire department schedules the replacement of its vehicles every 30 years. The department’s current tanker will be 30 years old in June 2009. However, the board decided to order the new tanker before the first of the year to avoid having to meet new emission and safety standards for new fire vehicles which go into effect Jan. 1, 2009, and would have added an additional $20,000 to $25,000 to the purchase price. The tanker will be ordered next week and after KME receives the chassis of the truck, it will be another 180 days before the department can take delivery of the vehicle. The tanker is expected to be in service by late summer. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 and their work has appeared in the Reminder and the Hastings Banner. They decided to organize and fund the Write Away competition after Ken participated in a career fair at Hastings High School. “I knew that poetry and short story contests in my high school days encouraged a number of kids to write and submit work and that winning was a wonderful motivation to keep on trying,” he recalled. After discussing possibilities with Sheree Newell, coordinator of the career fair, and later, with Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, and Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation, a format was developed. The competition is for all high school students who attend Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg or the BISD. There are two separate contests, one for students in grades 9 and 10, the other for students in grades 11 and 12. Freshmen and sophomores can submit a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and/or an essay. The contest for juniors and seniors invites submission of a short story (not more than 1,500 words) on any subject, a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter) and a feature story based on some aspect of life in Barry County. Writers may submit only one entry in each category, but may enter all categories for their grade level and could, possibly, win more than one award. Full details and official rules and entry blanks can be obtained from the English departments at the schools. The contest officially opened Dec. 1. Winners will be announced in April. For more information, check with high school English departments or call the Barry Community Foundation, 269-945-0526, and ask for Erin. Drivers can make New Year’s resolutions At this time of year, everyone hopes to close the book on bad habits and resolve to do better. Experts agree that many people break their New Year’s resolutions because they set unrealistic goals for themselves. However, some common driving behaviors that drivers can resolve to improve are not only attainable but can make a safer year for everyone. “Bad driving is often just a habit you get in to,” said Ray Palermo, director of public relations for Response Insurance. “It can take as few as 21 days for people to adopt a new habit. So, drivers can help ensure that 2009 is safe for themselves and others on the road in a relatively short period of time.” He offered a few New Year’s resolutions for drivers. • Use turning signals. Letting other drivers know turning intention avoids crashes. • Stay calm. Don’t compound another driver’s foolish driving maneuver by making another. Don’t overread to events that can lead to road rage. • Don’t tailgate. Know the route or destination. Keep a safe distance from the next car, even when preparing to pass. And, if a wrong turn is made just keep going. More often than not, drivers can return to the correct road pretty quickly and do it without endangering others. • Maintain the vehicle. Check all fluid levels, change the oil if it’s due, clean the car’s windshield, windows and headlights, make sure lights and directions are working properly, check tire treads and air pressure. • Sleep. Rest can be the best defensive driving weapon. Long hours behind the wheel, particularly at night, make drivers drowsy, less alert to danger and increase response time. • Stop multi-tasking. Eating, reading, and talking on a cell phone (even hands-free) while driving are distracting. • Never drink and drive. And, be alert for drivers who may not be as safe and sober. • Get an emergency kit. A first aid kit should minimally include bandages, tape, wash and dry cloth and a topical antiseptic. A car kit should include oil, anti-freeze, transmission and brake fluids, basic tools, signal flare, flashlight (with fully charged batteries) and duct tape. Additional information on this and other car and homeowner topics is available at the Response Insurance Safety Information Center: www.response.com/safety. Hastings Area Schools elementary teachers will talk to parents and guardians at the Family Workshop Series beginning Monday, Jan. 5, while students participate in activities. Family Workshop Series begins Monday The 2009 Family Workshop Series will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in the Fuller Elementary School gymnasium in Nashville. The January subject will be “What did you learn in school today?: Understanding your elementary student’s math and reading homework so you can help.” The workshop will be taught by Hastings Area Schools teachers and Title I staff. Parents will take home games and activities to do with their children. Karen Jousma, Child Abuse Prevention Council executive director, said materials parents take home will be “make-and-take” activities to make learning fun for their children. “We really had a successful year last year,” said Jousma. More than 300 people attended the workshops last year, Jousma said, and many people attended the workshops each month. Those who attend the workshops get a certificate of participation. Included in the workshop is pizza dinner and childcare. Registration is required for attendees who would like dinner. Register by call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 269-948-3264. The January workshop also will be presented Monday, Jan. 12, at Delton Kellogg Elementary School; Monday, Jan. 19, at the First Baptist Church in Middleville, located at 5215 N. M-37; at Monday, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church, located on East Woodlawn in Hastings. The February workshop topic is, “Facing Facts – kids and at risk behavior: drug and sexual awareness, and not just teens anymore.” The March topic will be “Eat smart, play hard: Eating healthy as a family while watching your budget.” The April topic will be “Healthy relationships = happy kids: Building relationships with people you love (or hate); improving parenting through building understanding.” Hastings Public Library Assistant Librarian Diane Hawkins prepares for Toddler Time, a library program that will begin Jan. 6. Year brings new program for toddlers at Hastings library Hastings Public Library will begin offering Toddler Time for children 18 to 36 months on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 6. “This will be an interactive story-time experience for toddlers and their parents and caregivers,” said Assistant Librarian Diane Hawkins. The half-hour will be filled with stories, playtime, music and activities designed to help children enjoy language and books, as well as improve motor and verbal skills. On Fridays at 10:30 a.m., preschool story time will continue for 3- to 5-year-olds. “Filled with music, stories, rhymes and simple crafts, this program designed for preschoolers will continue the fun begun in the toddler time,” said Hawkins. Both programs take place in the round part of the children’s area at Hastings Public Library and is free to all toddlers and preschoolers. For more information, call the library at 269-945-4263. Scholarship applications now open The Barry Community Foundation (BCF) and Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation’s (TAEF) online scholarship application process opens today, Jan. 1. Applicants should visit www.barrycf.org to review the scholarship requirements and begin the application process. Applications will be accepted now until April 1. Students will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in order to complete the BCF/TAEF online application. For information, check the FAFSA Web site. Scholarships are available for traditional and non-traditional students, according to the specifications set by each fund listed on the Web site. Contact Erin Welker at 269-945-0526 with further questions. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 3 Record-setting weather leads to flooding and power outages across Barry County J-Ad Graphics News Service Record snowfall, followed by record-high temperatures, heavy rain and wind caused flooding, washed-out roads and power outages throughout Barry County last weekend. Officials at the National Weather Service are predicting that rivers will crest mid-week. National Weather Service Hastings Climatological Station Operator Dave McIntyre said Hastings reached a record 61 degrees Saturday, Dec. 27, accompanied by a record, 1.4 inches of rain. The record warm weather came on the heels of an unusually high amount of snow. As of Monday, Dec. 29, Hastings had received 44 inches of snow for the month. That was in addition to the 8.5 inches of snow recorded in November. During the 2007-08 winter season, Hastings received a total of 94 inches of snow. McIntyre said the bizarre weather Michigan experienced over the weekend (which included thunder and lightning) was due to a storm system that moved in from the Southwest United States. He said the system moved east and picked up a warm front, then generated heavy rainfall after significant amounts of snow befell the area. Ten inches of snow remained on the ground Friday morning, and by Saturday evening, all but the piled snow had melted. Consumers Energy spokesperson Tim Pietryga said wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour downed power lines and left more than 3,300 in Barry County people without power by Sunday afternoon. By Wednesday, morning power had been returned to all Consumers Energy customers in Barry County. Caroline Clunk, a representative from the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids said volunteers were on standby, “ready to go on a moment’s notice,” to set up shelters in Barry County if needed by those without power or whose homes were damaged by flooding. However, at press time, no shelters had been established. Wednesday morning, McIntyre reported that the Thornapple River had already crested at 8.5 feet, a foot and half above flood stage . The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a flood warning for the Thornapple River above Hastings that was expected to continue through Saturday morning. However, the river was expected to fall below flood stage by Friday evening. MDOT Southwest District Representative Mia Silver reported that as of Tuesday morning, there were no problems reported with state roads in Barry County. Barry County Road Commission Managing Director Brad Lamberg reported that the weather did cause some problems with county roads, such as fallen limbs blocking roadways, water over roads and some washouts on gravel roads. While some county roads were closed over the weekend, most were open by Monday evening. However, Jordan Road between Tisher and Rush roads, Bowler between Ragla and Farrell roads, and Barger Road between Thornapple Lake Road and Center Road were still closed Wednesday morning due to water over the road. Those roads were being closely monitored and would be reopened when the water receded. Municipalities across the county reported few if any problems due to the weather. During the heaviest snow falls, employees from the Department of Public Works in Middleville were working 18-hour days. The workers said they appreciated everyone’s patience since the volume of snow made clearing the streets take much longer than anticipated. However, one of the things that made the snow-removal effort take longer were the number of cars parked on the street. DPW workers have to plow around the Heavy rain and thawing snow caused Butler Creek to flood and wash out part of State Road in Hastings on Saturday. The road was still blocked off on Monday morning so the Hastings Department of Public Works could repair the wash out. parked cars. The village also received calls asking whether there was a water main break in the village since several residents have water in their basements. There has not been any break in the water system; the ground is no longer absorbing the melted snow, and the recent rain and some poorly constructed basements are flooding. In addition to road work and preparing for the next snowfall, DPW workers have begun picking up the used Christmas trees left on the sidewalks. Monday morning Hastings Department of Public Services Supervisor Tim Girrbach said that while there was some localized flooding, there were no problems as a result of the weather. “There was no substantial damage,” he said. “We had flooding and a small washout on State Road at Butler Creek but we’re already repairing that, putting the dirt back and tamping it down. We had a few limbs down, but no trees. And, Tyden Park flooded, but there’s no damage and the water looks like its receding already.” Nashville DPW Director and Street Supervisor Scott Decker also reported minimal problems due to the weather. “We were fortunate, we had some limbs down but nothing major, and we didn’t have any power outages,” said Decker. “We had some slight flooding on Kellogg Street but most of that had receded by Saturday night.” McIntyre reported that 1.5 inches of snow fell Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, bringing the total snowfall for December to 45.1 inches. In 2000, 50.7 inches of snow fell during the month of December. Including November’s snowfall, 52.5 inches of snow have been recorded so far this year. McIntyre’s forecast for New Year’s Day includes clouds and sunshine with a minimal chance of snow and temperatures in the 30s. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 20s over the weekend with a 60 percent chance of snow, but no significant accumulations are expected. (Staff writers, Patricia Johns, Megan Lavell and Sandra Ponsetto contributed to this story). These houses on Thornapple Lake Road are surrounded by water after Saturday’s heavy rains paired with high temperatures and thawing snow pushed up the water level in the lake. Ducks swim in the water near a slide in Hastings’ Tyden Park after the Thornapple River overflowed its banks. Water from Thornapple Lake covers the road in Charlton Park. The dam in Nashville is covered by a torrent of rushing water after last weekend’s rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, which melted several inches of snow. A creek swelled by heavy rains and thawing snow flooded and washed out part of this driveway located behind J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. �Page 4 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Christmas has a year-round message To the editor: Christmas is a word and season that brings the greatest emotions – • Emotions of sadness for those who are in need or unloved; • Emotions of regret for those who have wasted their likes in unworthy and selfdestructive pursuits; • Emotions of depression for seeming worthlessness and having nowhere to turn; • Emotions of loneliness and feeling – what is it all worth? But there is hope. In Christmas, the first part of this word is Christ – the anointed one sent by God to this sin-wracked world (wracked and wrecked by Satan). Christ (also named Jesus) who came to show sinful men, women, teens, boys and girls how to live. Most importantly, He died on a cruel cross to pay everyone’s sin debt because no one can enter Heaven whose debt has not been paid. The only way to take advantage of the payment made by Jesus is to pray and ask God to forgive our sins that Jesus paid for and then read the Bible (God’s letter to all mankind) to learn how to know Him. Christmas will then have a special yearround, real meaning to anyone who chooses it. Jesus said “him that cometh to me, I will in nowise cast out.” John 6:37 This is what Christmas was meant to mean. If you desire Christmas this is the message. Jesus is no longer a baby. He grew up to be your Savior and mine. But we must let Him be lord of our life. He rose from the dead and returned to Heaven, and one day will return as a king to take the world away from Satan. What a wonderful truth. Read all about it in the New Testament of the Bible. I pray that Christmas will become real to you this year. It can be by turning your life over to God. Em Johnson, Barry Township Legislative report card In the last “Letter from Lansing,” I reported on my wish list of bills that did not pass, or in some cases, even get a vote. All were good ideas, left uncompleted by the 2007-08 legislature. However, not all of my ideas were stymied. Many nonpartisan issues were addressed with near-unanimous support. I had the most success in getting bills signed into law when I was part of a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators pushing for the same issue. You might ask, "Why not build a bipartisan, bicameral coalition on all of these ideas?" I wish it was possible. Right now, the best ideas out there are big ideas that would change the direction and the course of this state. For as popular as the concept of "change" is, people in and out of office are scared of it. The safest thing to do, politically, is maintain the status quo. From top to bottom, many in office have mastered the art of looking like they are agents of change without actually doing anything. Building coalitions is the hardest and most important part of the job. In some cases, coalition-building can take on very ugly characteristics. Unrelated issues get tied together, and sometimes very inappropriate deals are made — not necessarily illegal, but certainly unethical. The big, controversial issues are the most susceptible to this type of horse trading. I just won’t do it. Still, I have developed a reputation as a policy-oriented representative, and I have made relationship-building across the aisle a top priority. I believe that that mode of operation has more to do with my success than the strength of the ideas. To report on my 2007-08 legislative experience, I will start with the stats. There were 1,907 roll call votes. I was present for 96 percent of them. I personally introduced 44 bills. Eight were passed by the House, and five were signed into law by the governor. Believe it or not, that is much more than most freshmen representatives – especially those in the minority. I did not introduce a ton of bills. I believe we have plenty of laws on the books already. The legislature would do well to focus on real problems, rather than just make political chess moves through the legislative process. So which five bills of mine made it through the entire process and were signed by the governor? The first one to reach the governor’s desk was a bill to extend property tax exemptions for startup businesses. This became necessary Continued next column A look ahead to 2009 and what the New Year might bring It was about this time last year when I sat down to write about some expectations I had for 2008. I remember thinking the outlook seemed brighter than we had experienced in 2007. Well, I had no idea things could get even worse, adding the nation and the world’s economy to the likes we’d been experiencing in Michigan for some time. Last year at this time, we were on the verge of major retail expansions. Meijer, Walgreens even Home Depot had been looking to build new facilities. Now, a year later, we’re still not sure about Walgreens, Meijer is questionable and Home Depot is not adding locations anywhere in Michigan. During the year, Barry County lost several businesses, including Classic Chrysler, Plumb’s Grocery Store, Good Time Pizza in Nashville, our local bookstore and several retailers in downtown Hastings. In December, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance welcomed Economist George Erickcek from the W.E. Upjohn Institute in Kalamazoo to its annual economic summit. He came with bad news on the economic front, yet some good news for Barry County. He reported, "according to a University of Michigan forecast, there was a dim outlook for the U.S. employment rate, vehicle sales and housing starts." Because of the national slowdown, he predicted any economic recovery in Michigan would be postponed until 2012 or beyond. Yet he reported, "Conditions in West Michigan are bad, but the decline has been less than 1 percent. In Barry County, 2007 was a pretty good year, but employment is more dependent than ever before on Kent County." He went on to say the current recession was more serious than those in 1991 and 2001 because it was worldwide. Erickcek supported the federal government’s support of a jobs program, despite growing deficits, which will help the auto industry and Michigan as a whole. At home, local industrialists reported business was good during 2007 and from conversations I’ve had during the year, 2008 was steady for most local industries. BCN Technical Service (the old Bliss Company) completed its first press since 1999. Also, during the year Co-Dee Stamping moved from the city’s industrial incubator to a new plant on Star School Road. In the city’s industrial park Tri-Clor, a chemical tank manufacturer, built a huge addition to its facility. Hastings Manufacturing officials announced that the company would stay at its present location with plans to continue renovation of the old facility. In the downtown area, Union Bank moved into its new building on State Street and Family Fare (Felpausch Foods) began renovation of a new store in the former Plumb’s Grocery site. Pennock Hospital continues to discuss the possibility of a major expansion project, and Hastings First Presbyterian Church broke ground of a new $7 million church west of Hastings on M-37. But, as we end the year, many business executives have expressed concerns for the coming year. In fact, the parent company of Woodbury’s ethanol plant recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy New leadership selected for Barry County GOP At the December meeting of the Barry County Republican executive committee, new officers were elected. By unanimous vote of the committee, Ben Geiger was selected as chairman, Denise Straley, vice chair, David Messelink, secretary and Susan Vlietstra, treasurer. I know and have worked with all the candidates except Messelink, and I think the party did an admirable job in finding strong leadership for the party. Good candidates with effective political leadership skills begin at the local level. It’s my hope Geiger and his board will bring a different brand of leadership to Barry County’s Republican Party, one that has been lacking for some time. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings Public Library lists upcoming events Thursday, Jan. 1 Library closed Tuesday, Jan. 6 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler Time: Scarves. 12:30 to 8 p.m. genealogy help in the Michigan Room. Wednesday, Jan. 7 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ’Tweens’ meeting in the community room. Thursday, Jan. 8 12:30 to 8 p.m. genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 6:30 to 8 p.m. book club for adults, Eckhart Tolle’s New Earth, in the community room. 5:15 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in the community room. From previous column state mandate on local governments. It required locals to make buildings open and available to the state tax tribunal outside of normal operating hours — without reimbursement of expenses. Finally, mortgage lender licensing laws were changed with a bipartisan package of bills that require everyone in that business to play by the same rules. It also made sure that the violations and bans followed the person, rather than the company (which can be dissolved and reestablished basically overnight). The five of 44 bills that are now law were not necessarily the most important to me. They are certainly not the ones I worked the hardest on. They are simply the bills that achieved that magical combination of support in the House, Senate and governor’s office. As we say in the legislature; the bills arrived at the Lansing ZIP code 56201. That’s 56 votes in the House, 20 in the Senate and 1 governor’s signature. when the previous business tax code (SBT) expired. Several of us who took an interest in increasing the rate of organ donations in Michigan assembled a package of bills that adopted national uniform anatomical gift model. It will increase the likelihood that individual wishes will be honored in and out of state. I also authored a bill to make Michigan waterways more accessible to disabled people. This one is especially meaningful to me because the idea was brought to me from a constituent from Woodland. Another was the repeal of an unfunded Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and the financial condition of the Big Three automakers could affect our state’s economic turnaround. Looking back at the good news from Barry County, you can see the smaller, locally owned companies have continued to keep the economics of the area stronger during difficult times. You can look all the way back to the Great Depression and find, through all the ups and downs, Barry County remained stable. We have to question, will President Elect Obama’s stimulus package kick start the economy, or will the country continue to feel the effects of sluggish growth. In Michigan, after months of bickering and wrangling over tax policy, the state legislature finally adopted a new business tax structure; yet after nearly a year of debate, we still don’t know the full impact of the new business tax as we close the books on 2008. Dismal economic reports were headline news for most of the year. Then as we entered the third quarter and the sub-prime market crisis hit, the "Wizards of Wall Street" while making billions with questionable real estate investments, dropped the bill for their mistakes on the nation’s taxpayers, while calling for a bailout of the nation’s banking system. All in all you would have to say, 2008 was a year that will go down in the history books as one of the worst economic years since the Great Depression, as the nation’s voters went to the polls and selected the first African American president to lead the country with a message of change and hope for better times. Let’s hope the nation’s voters were right and the new administration can find the solutions to turn around the economic crisis. Charles F. Kettering said it best; "We should all be concerned about the future, because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there." What was the biggest news story of 2008? The first day of the year is a good time to look back at the local stories that made the news in 2008. What do you think were the most significant local news events during the past year? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Jon Gambee Megan Lavell • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jamie Sanford, Middleville: “I think that the death of Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Yonkers was really important news that impacted many people. Also, the completion of the work in downtown Middleville is pretty amazing.” Karen Jousma, Hastings: “I think that one of the most significant events was the community response to the death of Laura Dickinson. It was amazing how area residents came together in her honor and memory.” Lon Myers, Middleville: “I think the completion of the streetscape and ongoing development in the village is some of the important news of the past year.” Jennie Olsen, Hastings: “I think the loss of so many businesses in the county is the most serious local news. From the closing of auto showrooms to the Double A Cookie Company, the loss of jobs made a definite impact on the community this year.” Dan Parker, Middleville: “Looking at economic development news, I think the continuing work to make the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge a reality is important. When completed, this will be the gateway to Barry County and impact development in the entire county.” James Oliver, Middleville: “I think the public improvements made across the area are significant. This includes the streetscape in the Village of Middleville.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 5 TOST, continued from page 1 comply. “If they ignore that letter, we send a second letter telling them that they have been notified and are still not in compliance with the ordinance and to contact our office to resolve the issue.” Pessell said the majority of the parcels that identified various conditions that were unique to each home or site. Consequently, a decision-making process rooted in the foundation of public health risk assessment was used when reviewing each individual case. “Failure, as defined in the regulation, is not always black and white,” Pessell said. “And This photo was taken by a health department sanitarian this year during a conformation visit for TOST. The picture shows the corner support post of a large wooden deck that was installed on top of a septic tank. The deck post was relocated, avoiding the collapse of the septic tank and the potential simultaneous collapse of the deck. Eric Pessell gives results of the first year of the Time of Sale or Transfer, or TOST, ordinance at the county board meeting Dec. 23. Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. an effort to be fair while protecting public health is BEDHD’s guiding principle.” Pessell explained that the registered evaluators play an important part in the process. “Prior to the implementation of this program, people who described themselves as ‘inspectors’ were being hired to give an opinion or report on the condition of onsite sewage systems and onsite water supplies. These private inspectors were not held to any recognized evaluation standards and did not have to meet any minimum level of knowledge of onsite sewage or water systems.” Under the TOST program, REs are private businesses meeting minimum criteria, established by the BEDHD, indicating their training, credentials and experience in both fields. Those lacking training or experience attend training provided by BEDHD or other recognized training opportunities for sewage systems or drinking water wells. All RE applicants must take and successfully pass a competency exam, which is administered by BEDHD. Once the RE applicant passes the initial exam, he or she is required to attend a registration training class provided by BEDHD. This required training instructs the RE applicant on the established criteria for evaluating the systems and on the use of the Web-based reporting software. “In order to become an RE, an individual must pass a second test over the evaluation criteria,” added Pessell. “There are currently “There were 123 properties which did not comply with the ordinance (at time of title transfer). We have resolved the majority, and there are still 12. In those 12 cases, we are seeking further legal action.” – Eric Pessell, Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. environmental health director “These joint evaluations serve to assess the RE’s knowledge, inspection skills, conformance to the evaluation criteria, and to identify any areas where additional training may be needed.” Pessell said when failures are detected in either sewage or water systems, options are in place for the correction of those conditions. “The Notices of Failure issued by BEDHD identify three options for remedial action to the owner,” Pessell said. “The first option, known as a ‘base remedial action play’ or ® The 401(k) rollovers made easy 77530360 Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll free (800) 288-5220 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC I’ve been helping area residents find the perfect place to call home for over 28 years. If you are looking to move, let my experience work for you! MITCH POLL 269-838-7252 mjpoll@grar.com Associate Broker Realty Inc. 02702910 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection” Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov BRAP, consists of the corrective action that the BEDHD considers an acceptable plan. Acceptance of this option by the owner involves correcting the hazard prior to the transfer. A majority of the failure cases are resolved prior to the transfer of the property. “A second option, known as an alternate ‘corrective action plan’ or CAP, can be presented by the owner for consideration by the department. In the instance of a desired closing prior to the completion of corrections, the correction process allows measures to be employed that will assure correction after the closing. This typically involves the provision of a good-faith estimate for the corrections and the creation of an escrow account that is held by a bank or title company. “The third option is for the owner to request an administrative hearing to contest the findings of the department. To date, three such administrative meetings have taken place, and none of resulted in a formal appeal to contest the BEDHD decision.” Pessell said he is pleased with the response by the overall public and said the TOST program, “has served as an effective tool in identifying and correcting public health hazards. “The nature and scope of the pubic health hazards identified in the past 12 months has varied, yet it is those hazards with significant risk that have been addressed. Education and awareness within the community continues to build at the same time that BEDHD continues to implement the program. While it can be stated that the TOST program affects each individual differently, these initial 12 months has served the overall purpose and mission of public health in our community now and for generations to come.” 77528605 are not in compliance are owned by out-ofstate banks. “I can’t put a time estimate on it, but we are seeing the numbers reduced,” Pessell told the board. Pessell said any time a registered evaluation (RE) indicates conditions that appear to be at or near failure, BEDHD staff are dispatched to the site for confirmation. “Not only does this serve to assure the RE correctly assessed and reported the conditions, but also allows BEDHD staff to determine the best course of correction. BEDHD staff performed field visits 30 percent of the time and have recorded 5,375 hours in the program.” Pessell said it is important to note the purpose of the TOST program is to protect public health, the quality of water resources, on-site water supplies and the natural environment. “It is equally important to point out that it is not the intent of the TOST program to cause all existing functional systems, which do not meet current construction standards, and in the case of onsite water supply systems, which are not subject to contamination, to be brought into compliance with such standards. “As anticipated,” he said, “this program 27 REs in the program, representing 24 private businesses.” Pessell said REs are required to perform up to three joint quality assurance audits with BEDHD staff. 77530416 fer authorization for sale or transfer of the parcel.’ “In your body’s current review of the operation of said TOST regulation, after over one year of operation,” Hubka said in the letter, “I would ask that you demand full and complete answers from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD): • In regards to how they are reconciling the recorded transfers in Barry County of properties required to be registered and evaluated under the TOST regulation since the Oct. 16, 2007, effective date until Dec. 5, 2008, and the number of registrations and evaluation done by the BEDHD regarding those same transfers. • What action has been (is being) taken by the BEDHD against those properties found to have been improperly transferred without being registered with or evaluated by the BEDHD? • Who at the BEDHD is the responsible person to insure that the above enforcement details contained in the TOST regulation Section 3.2 are being followed by all owners selling their real estate in Barry County, and what consequences are in place for said individuals’ failure to properly do their job?” Hubka attached a list of 74 rural property transfers recorded during that period that he claims are not served by a public sewer system. “As part of your body’s review process, your body should demand from the BEDHD a reconciliation of how many of the listed parcels have, as of this date, been properly registered and evaluated as required by the TOST regulation and what action is currently being taken against those found to have been improperly transferred without proper registration and evaluation,” he said. “That answer will give you insight into how well BEDHD is (is not) doing in uniformly and equally applying the TOST regulation, imposed upon the citizens of Barry County by your approval in 2007.” When he gave his presentation, Pessell did address the issue of parcels not in compliance with the ordinance. He shared some slides that illustrated specific problems his teams faced in the county. Among them were photographs of sewage being discharged directly into a trout stream, failed drain fields, illicit connections and bacteria exposed in areas that could result in human contact. One photo showed how a support post for a large wooden deck was installed directly over a septic tank. “There were 123 properties which did not comply with the ordinance (at time of title transfer),” Pessell said. “We have resolved the majority, and there are still 12. In those 12 cases, we are seeking further legal action.” Pessell said civil penalties are in place for those who do not comply with the ordinance. “We send them two letters,” Pessell said. “The first letter is a friendly letter, basically explaining the ordinance and asking them to Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. 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Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 11 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6 p.m. (MayAugust). We have a weekly Wednesday 6 p.m. Evening Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2nd Sunday of Christmas – January 4 - Holy Communion 10 a.m. Sound the Bells! The Savior’s Born. Potluck after worship. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DE TOUR VILLAGE, MI – Wayne Robert Miller, age 70, of DeTour Village, Mich., died December 26, 2008 at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born January 19, 1938 in Cadillac to Clare Robert Lawrence Miller and Genevieve Francis (Troje) Miller. Wayne lived in Grand Rapids until his family moved to Lorraine, Ohio where he graduated from high school. Wayne earned his bachelor degree from Michigan State University while active in the ROTC program and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation. He served in the United States Army for 17 years including the Vietnam era retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He also was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, plus many Commendation Medals, during his service to his country. Wayne was a commercial aviation pilot for many years following his military career. He made DeTour Village his home two years ago. Wayne was a member of the Moose Lodge #2381 on Drummond Island, Elks Lodge #48 in Grand Rapids, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and a member of th e25th Infantry Division, 3/4 Cavalry Association. Although Wayne lived in many places, he always considered Grand Rapids as his home and his favorite place to be was his family's summer home on Barlow Lake in Michigan. Wayne enjoyed gardening, working and playing on the computer, and watching sports on television. He loved his dogs. Wayne is survived by one daughter, Darcie Lewis of Grand Rapids; one son, Wayne Robert (Belinda) Miller II of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Kaitlin Miller, Ryan Pickett, and Kristin Pickett; great-grandchildren, Olivia Westrate and Austin and Adrianne Pickett; one sister, Patricia (Robert) Corkwell of Drummond Island; former wife of 34 years and friend, Patricia Ann Miller of Johnson City, Tennessee; and several nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel. Memorials to Drummond Island Medical Center or the Humane Society. Arrangements by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE at Kenmoor, east of I-96. www.metcalfand jonkhoff.com MIDDLEVILLE - Vernelva L. Solomon, age 84, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 25, 2008. She was raised in the Barry County area and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1942. Vernelva “Nellie” was married to Curtis W. Solomon in 1943. They lived in Middleville for the entire 57 years of their marriage. Nellie worked at Furniture City Manufacturing for approximately 20 years where she was a floor inspector. She retired in 1984 to care for her husband, Curt, who had suffered a stroke. A major portion of her life was spent as a wife and mother. Serving and caring for others was the driving force in her life. She continually served special dishes, decorated birthday cakes, crocheted various articles and afghans, and quilted blankets to give to others. She did all of this, in addition to the gardening and canning she did to feed her family. Besides caring for her husband and family, she cared for her mother, two aunts and a family friend for extended periods of time. Early in their marriage Curt and Nellie were very involved in the Grange. Nellie also was a member of an Extension group and a leader in 4-H. She was always Curt’s right hand helper in the many activities that interested him, even joining him in the fields with harvesting, planting, and other necessary field work and chores. In her last months, she was sick a great deal enduring gall bladder surgery, a broken hip and cancer surgery. Through it all her hands were never quiet, making an afghan, a pillow and 65 potholders for her family and care-givers at Carveth Village. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Gary) Rounds of Middleville; two sons, Edward Solomon of Douglas, Thomas (Marlie) Solomon of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren, Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds, Melissa (Michael) Wright, Mindy (Shawn) Hayward, Curtis E. (Erin) Solomon, Edward F. Solomon; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at the Beeler Funeral Home with her grandson, Pastor Curtis E. Solomon officiating. Interment took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carveth Village. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Molly Anna Woodside (Mary Ann Simpson), age 71, passed away December 26, 2008 at home. “Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free.” Molly was born in Cayce, KY on January 3, 1937. As the youngest of five siblings to Ardel and Jessie Simpson of Cayce, KY. She grew up in a bustling home with immeasurable love from her mother while her father owned and operated the local general store. She graduated from Murray State University with a masters in education and became a teacher beloved by her students. She married Joe Woodside of Fulton, KY and had two sons who were immensely proud to have been raised by such a strong woman. Joe and Molly divorced and she then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad moving to many of the western states but coming to love Wyoming as her home. Molly moved many more times, touching the lives of many and filling the world with her special joy and stories that will never be forgotten. She will be missed and most remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, beautiful friend and impeccable warrior. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Simpson; father, Ardel Simpson; and brothers and sisters, Billy Simpson, Lemule Simpson, Helen Gadberry and Dorothy Tibbs. She is survived by her sons, DeWayne (Shelby) Woodside of Caledonia and Johnathan (Tanya) Woodside of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren, Jessie, Gabriel and Chloe Woodside and loving nieces and nephews, Helen Kay Nichols (David Ekstedt), Tamara (Mike) Ross, Pamela (William) Permenter and Jack (Martha) Simpson. “There is nothing more honest than a tree in the winter.” - Molly Woodside. Memorial visitations will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Katherine M. Fribley Willis H. Dalton WOODLAND – Willis H. Dalton, age 94, of Woodland, went to be with his Lord on Saturday evening, December 27, 2008, at his home. Willis was born on June 3, 1914 in Chatsworth, Ill., the son of Henry and Emma (Harmon) Dalton. His father died in 1915. Later, his mother married Henry Flessner, and in 1926 the Flessner family bought a farm and moved to Woodland. Willis attended the Woodland Schools, graduating in 1932. He farmed with his stepdad until 1941 when he married Barbara Cotton. Willis and Barbara rented first, and eventually bought the farm they lived on together for almost 65 years. Willis was a member of Kilpatrick UB Church where he served as treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the Barry County Gideons, the Woodland Lion’s Club, and volunteered at the Charlton Historical Park. At home, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Groendyk, and Sharon (Paul) Halladay; son, Gary Dalton; five granddaughters, Kristen (Mark) Tonello, Kimberly (Rich) Giddings, Karrie Halladay, Teresa (Josh) Weller, and Melissa Groendyk; five great-grandchildren, Derek and Lindsey Tonello, Ethan Weller, Ian and Dalton Giddings; and brothers, Leroy Flessner and Eldon Flessner. Willis was preceded in death by his wife Barbara on January 7, 2006; his parents; and brother, Raymond Dalton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. There will be a time of visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Gideons, or to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Katherine M. Fribley, age 101, passed away at her home in Hastings on December 22, 2008. Katherine was born on June 4, 1907 in Plymouth. She spent most of her life in Detroit, where she was one of the first female graduates of Cass Technical High School. She married Joseph H. Fribley, of Hancock, on August 15, 1930. They resided in Detroit, and upon retirement, in North Palm Beach, Florida. She moved to Hastings in 1991 with her daughter to the Algonquin Lake area. Katherine was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Williams and her beloved husband, Joseph Harlan Fribley. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, daughter, Patricia Cybulski; her three grandchildren and their spouses, Curt and Jane Cybulski, Eric and Melanie Cybulski, and Shani and Mark Wozniak; her four great grandchildren, Victoria, Katherine and Andrew Cybulski, and Allison Wozniak; also her dear friend, Arthur Bishop. Katherine was the loving and loyal center of her family. She also had numerous lifelong friends and relatives throughout the United States. She touched and inspired all who knew her. A memorial graveside service will be held in June 2009 at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 7 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Looking back at Hastings in 1938 by Esther Walton In 1938, the entire country, including Barry County was beginning to emerge from the ravages of “The Great Depression.” Local businesses were boosted by the Hastings Banner which consistently wrote up its stories with as much optimism as possible. What follows here is a compilation of some of the stories featured in the January 1938 issues of the Hastings Banner. It is interesting to note that the advertisers in most cases did not bother to include the address of their places of business because it was assumed that everyone knew where the stores were located. Register of Deeds turned in last year a “nice profit of $808.90.” The total receipts of the register of deeds office for 1937 was $3,198.90. A story printed on the inside talks about,“how to avert war with Japan.” The story said: “There can be no question but that the Japanese military and naval leaders have the distinct purpose and plan for subjecting the entire world and to make their emperor the ruler of all mankind. The Japanese people are not inventors but they are the most clever imitators. They will take the most intricate American machine and reproduce it and uti- This photo, circa late 1920s early 1930s, shows State Street Hastings, looking east. Some of the businesses on the right include LyBarker’s Drug Store, Hastings Cut-Rate Shoe Store, Dr. Lowry, dentist, another shoe store, a beauty shop, and the clock tower at Hastings City Bank. On the opposite side of the street is Meyer 5-Cent to $1 Store, a drug store, cafe and old movie theater. In the distance on the north side stands a water tower at Hastings Manufacturing. In the Jan. 13, 1938 Banner the lead article reports the activities of the local fish hatchery; “During 1937, the Hastings Fish Hatchery has done a fine stroke of business. It has furnished fish fry and also fingerlings to a few counties besides Barry County; but in this county it has distributed a total of 1,163,700 fish fry and fingerlings in our lakes. John Brass of the local fish hatchery has shown great interest in this work and in giving the very best hatchery service to the lakes and streams of the county, supplying them with game fish. The people of the county are pleased with the kind of work he has done, which will be continued and increased as far as possible in the future.” The same issue lauded the additional beds at the hospital, saying: “One of the most important and valuable institutions in Hastings and Barry County is Pennock Hospital, which is filling such a great need in the community. “Recently a fine new X-ray machine was installed and arrangements made with some Kalamazoo radiologists to come here each week for X-ray work. For a number of years, several of the memorial rooms have been open for public use, adding four more beds to the hospital’s capacity, making 39 in all, including six baby beds.” The Hastings Post Office was praised for being a first class office. The receipts of the local post office for the year 1937 totaled $59,075.86.” According to the article, that “was a sign of prosperity and progress for a town.” Credit was given to the Hastings Manufacturing Company and the Windstorm Company (ed. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company). Both companies were reported to have, “used the post office extensively.” Several banks in Barry County failed in 1931 during the early years of the Great Depression, so an article reporting the condition of the old Freeport bank and how the county resolved the final payments and settled accounts appeared on the final page. One nice article tells how the Barry County Obituary Lorralia N. Phelps IONIA - Lorralia N. (Wood) Phelps, age 92, died Wednesday December 24, 2008 at Heartland Health in Ionia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence; son, Larry; four sisters; a son-inlaw; three grand children; three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Surviving are her daughters, Sally Martz of Stotts City, MO, Ida Harrington of Lyons; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; a brother; two sisters-in-law. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, 12 noon until time of Memorial Service at 1:00 PM with Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiating. Please share a memory with the family at www.lauerfh.com. lize all the machines devised by the craftsmen of the United States and of Europe.” The story quotes Upton Close, who lived in Japan for many years he said: “The time has come for the United States to take a decisive stand with Japan. Our present situation is not new. It is exactly the same as it was in 1914, only more aggravated.” Close suggested that the United States apply sanctions against Japan. “If we could apply economic pressure on Japan, cut off her supplies and credit, we could curb her easily. But given a year or two for her to plan and produce ...we will face a much harder situation.” The Barry County Probate Court annual report showed that, “over 200 new cases were started during the year.” There were 86 administrators appointed, 21 special administrators, 16 guardians named, 13 people judged as mentally incompetent, 57 wills admitted to probate, 140 persons were committed to hospitals of whom were 63 crippled children and 77 afflicted adults.” The same issue ran one story about the Board of Supervisors, stating efforts were being made by the legislature to concentrate the control of all work on all kinds of highways in the state in the State Highway Commission. The discussion centered on the value of local control. Two local stores were making alterations: “At the Food Center (Felpausch), new vegetables and fruit racks have been constructed which show off the produce to a much better advantage than previously and made it much easier for the customer to select.” Carveth and Stebbins also had the idea of service in mind when they tore out a section of their store and installed a beautiful magazine rack. (Carveth and Stebbins became ‘Jacobs Pharmacy’). “County Needs More Room for Records,” states a story on the second page. Citing the irreplaceable value of the records, the article says: “The title to every piece of real estate in the county is shown in them. The effects of litigations in the circuit court upon the ownership of property is also represented. The descent of the property on the death of the owners, to the heirs is also contained in these records. “That brings up the question of what the county will soon have to do to preserve these records. The vaults in the different offices are crowded. The question of building an additional vault room will soon be up to the board and the people.” (Well, that question has simmered along for 50 years now.) The Banner initiated the, “First Baby of the Year” contest in 1937, and in 1938 it took until the end of January to ‘crown’ the new baby. Several candidates had appeared but none were given the title until Jan. 27, 1938. That year Janet Lee Thaler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler of the Middleville area was declared the winner. In the same issue it was reported that the city purchased, ‘land on which the old livery barn on North Church Street’ was located. The city also bought a strip 16 feet wide from the Michigan Central Railroad Co., which gives the city a plat of ground 86 by 132 feet. The old barn will be razed and the lot made into a parking place for automobiles. These improvements are greatly needed, and more parking space will surely be appreciated by auto drivers.” “Anyone coming into town on a Saturday night, especially in summer, is puzzled when Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Invest in businesses – not Wall Street If you’re an investor, you might be shaking your head in dismay after looking at your recent brokerage statements. In fact, you might even be thinking about giving up on Wall Street altogether. But before you do, consider the following story. Two typical American children, Mary and Michael, begin their day with a hearty breakfast of oatmeal produced by Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, based in Purchase, New York. At school, they work on a computer, using a Windows operating system produced by Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington. Upon returning home, they do their homework under a lamp containing light bulbs produced by General Electric, headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. That night, their parents, pressed for time, take them to McDonald’s, whose corporate office is in Oak Brook, Illinois, and the children eat Big Macs and drink Cokes, produced by Coca-Cola, based in Atlanta,Georgia. Before going to bed, Michael and Mary wash up with Ivory Soap, produced by Proctor & Gamble, based in Cincinnati, and are thrilled to learn their parents are going to take them to Walt Disney World, owned by The Walt Disney Company, which operates out of Burbank, California. You get the picture. None of these businesses are on Wall Street – and when you invest in them, you’re not investing in “Wall Street,” which is really just a shorthand term for our system of trading stocks. Unfortunately, many people seem to think they are actually investing in the system itself, rather than in individual businesses, so when they repeatedly hear that “it’s been a wild day on Wall Street,” they start believing that the very act of investing has become too risky for them. But that’s not the case. As you can tell by their products, the companies mentioned above are likely to be around for a long time – or at least until people stop using computers, washing their hands and eating hamburgers. Does that mean that the stock prices of these types of companies will just keep climbing? Of course not. These businesses, like all businesses, will go through good and bad periods, and their stock prices will reflect these ups and downs. But here’s the key point: Barring an unforeseen calamity of epic proportions, there will be always be businesses in which you can invest. And if you buy quality companies, and hold them for the long term, you’re going to increase your chances for success. So when you’re considering your investment strategy, don’t worry about today’s turbulence on “Wall Street.” Instead, look at tomorrow’s prospects for the companies in which you’re interested. Are their products competitive? Do they belong to an industry that is on the ascent or the decline? Do they have good management teams? Have they been consistently profitable over the years? By answering these and other key questions, you should be able to get a good sense of whether a stock is a good investment candidate. By thinking more about the individual businesses in which you might invest, and less about “Wall Street,” you can become a more focused investor. And, over the long term, that focus can pay off for you. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. trying to find a parking spot. The lot on East Court Street recently opened for use, helped considerably, but still more room is needed.” “The Windstorm Company held its annual meeting, and the report was that, ‘the company has had an unusually successful year.’” A notice of the Hastings Civic Orchestra’s upcoming concert in Central Auditorium was announced. The orchestra was an unpaid group of talented people who played together to provide the community with ‘culture.’ Not everything was rosy as Dr. George Lockwood was in charge of the distribution of food and clothing in Barry County for the year 1937. The clothing and food stuffs were being disbursed through the Welfare Department of which Charles Leonard was the chairman. A sad note at the end of the article, “calls for assistance have been increasing during January, Mr. Leonard reports, but naturally all of the requests for help are not allowed.” A small story that month reported that the Hastings Public Library led the state in circulation of books for cities of its size. Circulation in 1937 was 64,465 books. (Ed. this included the books circulated through the schools since the city library was then joined with the school library.) 77530046 STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 15.33 +.61 AT&T 28.23 +.51 CMS Energy Corp. 9.65 +.23 Coca-Cola Co. 44.93 +.96 Dow Chemical Co. 15.55 -3.75 Exxon Mobil 78.59 +3.49 Family Dollar Stores 25.51 +1.05 First Financial Bancorp 12.62 +.36 Ford Motor Co. 2.29 +.10 General Motors 3.80 +.80 Intl. Bus. Machine 83.55 +2.95 JCPenney Co. 18.69 +.54 Johnson & Johnson 59.17 +.49 Kellogg Co. 43.19 +1.76 McDonald’s Corp. 61.74 +1.09 Pfizer Inc. 17.75 +.72 Sears Holding 37.45 +1.89 Spartan Motors 4.95 +.05 TCF Financial 12.77 +.49 Wal-Mart Stores 55.05 -.24 Gold $870.00 +$31.90 Silver $10.98 +$.72 Dow Jones Average 8668.39 +$248.90 Volume on NYSE 953M -31M �Page 8 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Boards to see changes; park has 10-year forestry plan by Jon Gambee Staff Writer At the Dec. 23 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, Jeff VanNortwick reported on the 10-year forestry stewardship plan for Charlton Park, and this week VanNortwick explained the plan in more detail. “Basically, what the plan does is gives us a tool to manage the timber resources within the park,” VanNortwick said. “It isn’t the same as it would be if you were talking about the trees in your ‘Back 40.’ We want to do it the right way to have a correct alignment on how the board can better manage county assets, which are ultimately the public’s assets.” VanNortwick said last year there was a logger who was scheduled to come in and harvest trees from Charlton Park. “It was a huge deal, and I made a ton of enemies because I stood in front of his truck and refused to allow him to enter the park,” VanNortwick said. “I mean I was supposed to take this man’s word that he would do the right thing because he’s a good guy? I don’t think so.” VanNortwick said the current plan will take in all of the needed criteria for recreational consideration as well as monetary value. “We want to look at it in the right perspective,” he said. “This plan will tell us how we should manage the forest for the next 10 years.” At that meeting, VanNortwick also spoke of the added position on the Parks and Recreation Board and the Charlton Park Board. “We are adding three new positions on the Charlton Park Board,” he said. “Two new positions for stakeholder citizens-at- large and one stakeholder position on the volunteer committee. On the County Parks and Recreation Board, two citizens-at-large and one stakeholder for Orangeville Township will be added, he said. VanNortwick said the county board was contacted by Orangeville Township about that position. “Orangeville Township is very active,” VanNortwick said. “They have shown an interest in participating, and they think they can help us and we can help them. I agree.” VanNortwick said the immediate job fac- ing the Parks and Recreation Board will be McKeown Bridge Park near Thornapple Manor, but there will be other issues down the road. “Stakeholders develop policy subject to the rules and condition of the bylaws,” VanNortwick explained. “We knew when we set up these boards that we would have to make some adjustments along the way. This increases participation. The stakeholders are the working board members; they are the water carriers.” LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Kenneth D. McClung and Patricia A. McClung, husband and wife, as Mortgagors to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2005 and recorded on August 2, 2005, Document No. 1150437, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $172,951.86 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of six and three eighths (6.375%) percent per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in Barry County, Michigan, described as: UNIT NO. 23, PLEASANT VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1132867, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 37, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Tax Id: 08-16-320-023-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(11). December 17, 2008 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY LISA A. DAMUTH (P70200) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street, NW Ste. 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 77529965 (616) 752-4615 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela M. Tolan, Unmarried Female, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 31, 2002, and recorded on January 9, 2003 in instrument 1095224, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 29/100 Dollars ($158,775.29), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 1321.54 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 15 from the South 1/4 corner and North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 192.37 feet along the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 280.19 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 230.75 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds West 280.00; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 240.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress described as the South 66 feet of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530374 File #237187F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 51/100 Dollars ($159,278.51), including interest at 9.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530017 File #237597F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arlo Mead, an Unmarried Man and Colin Mead, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on October 20, 2006 in instrument 1171711, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine And 52/100 Dollars ($82,529.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 36 and 37 of the Village of Cloverdale, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 31, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 Town 2 North, Range 9 West also commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 35, of the Plat of Cloverdale, thence North 12 degrees West 216.37 feet, thence North 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 264.66 feet, thence South 47 degrees 51 minutes East 33 feet to point of beginning. Thence South 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West 350 feet, thence Northerly at right angles 82.94 feet, thence North 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 350 feet, thence South 47 degrees 51 minutes East to point of beginning. Subject to Highway right of way in other property owners who have access to M-43, over the route of the former C.K. and S.R.R. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529888 File #235868F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID H. DEWITT and HEATHER DEWITT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS "), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2005, and recorded on September 6, 2005, in Document No. 1152288, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($82,026.46), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 29, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION IN THE CENTERLINE OF AIRPORT ROAD ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10 AND THE CENTER LINE OF HIGHWAY M-37, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 482 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 160 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID HIGHWAY M-37 400 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH HIGHWAY M-37, 160 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 400 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 26, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530379 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heriberto Estupinan and Patricia Estupinan, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2002, and recorded on February 19, 2002 in instrument 1075127, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six And 59/100 Dollars ($113,966.59), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 19 seconds West (Previously Recorded as South 00 Degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West)601.00 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4, of said section 15 to the place of beginning of this description: Thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 19 seconds West (Previously Recorded as South 00 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West) 250.00 along said West line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 Seconds East 700.00 feet, Parallel with the North line of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 15; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 19 seconds East 250.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 700.00 feet to the West Line of Said Northeast 1/4 and the place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11, 2008 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #234173F01 77529570 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kimberly M Huver, A Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 25, 2005 in instrument 1150037, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four And 16/100 Dollars ($253,864.16), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Indian Hills Drive which lies South 89 degrees 19 minutes West, 947.15 feet and South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 449.45 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 7; Thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 212 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes West, 381.51 feet; Thence North along the golf course line, 212 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes East, 375 feet to a point of beginning, including any land lying between the Easterly line of this description and the Westerly line of West Indian Hills Drive, except the North 40 feet of said description The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530274 File #238002F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Sharon L. Henry and Scott A. Henry, Wife and Husband Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated October 9, 2006 and recorded October 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1171568 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-6, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($148,697.67) including interest 10.225% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 8, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the center of Section 6, Town 4 North, Range 8 West; thence running East 8 rods; thence North 20 rods; thence West 8 Rods; thence South 20 rods to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing 20 rods North of the Southwest corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 6, Town 4 North, Range 8 West; running thence East 40 rods; thence North to the center of Little Tornapple River; thence West along the center of said River to the one-quarter line of said Section; thence South to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 502 W Freeport Rd, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: DECEMBER 8, 2008 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-6, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77529662 Our File No: 08-02415 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Cook and Theresa L Cook, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2006, and recorded on October 5, 2006 in instrument 1171032, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 50/100 Dollars ($122,809.50), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/2 of Section 15m Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as follows, Beginning at a point which lies due South 1704.52 feet, North 83 degrees East 391 feet and North 16 Degrees 40 minutes East 277.33 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 15 thence North 16 degrees 40 minutes East 76 feet thence due East 100 feet to the shore of Long Lake, thence South 16 degrees 40 minutes West 76 feet along the Shore Traverse, thence due West 100 feet to the place of beginning, including the land lying between the Shore Traverse and the West Shore of Long Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530002 File #236636F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 98/100 Dollars ($63,606.98), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530052 File #177400F02 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Darren A. Huffman and Valerie L. Huffman, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2005, and recorded on December 2, 2005, as Instrument Number 1157080, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-R1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 6, 2008 as Instrument Number 200803060002087, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty One Dollars and 48/100 ($122,231.48) including interest at the rate of 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/ 4 of the Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 25, First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 80 degrees East 15 feet for beginning, thence South 80 degrees East 100 feet; thence North 10 degrees East 137 feet, thence due West to the East line of Cherry Lane, thence Southerly along East line of said Cherry Lane to place of beginning 9587 Cherry Lane The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: December 25, 2008 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77530007 Our File No. 141.00912 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory R. Price and Tricia Price, husband and wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2005 and recorded February 24, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160524, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 32/100 Dollars ($113,776.32) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of McLenithan Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 44, also, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 of McLenithan's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence Southwesterly 17 feet; thence Northwesterly 50 feet parallel to the Southwest of said Lot 37; thence Northeasterly 17 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 37; thence Southeasterly along the Southwest side of said Lot 37 to the place of beginning, being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Also, Lot 38 of McLenithan's Subdivision, Jordan Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 38 McLenithan's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence Southwesterly 17 feet; thence Northwesterly 45 feet parallel to the Southwest side of said Lot 38; thence Northeasterly 17 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 38; thence Southeasterly along the Southwest side of said Lot 38 to the place of beginning, All being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 18, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77529893 File No. 199.5052 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wyatt E. Federau, a single man and Jennifer Makley, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 10, 2003, and recorded on October 15, 2003 in instrument 1115630, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 40/100 Dollars ($94,912.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, distant West 1195 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 25, thence South at right angles with said Section line 225.75 feet, thence West parallel with said Section line 226 feet, thence North 225.75 feet, thence East 226 feet along Section line to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #235487F01 77529905 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Sellitti and Greta Sellitti, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 1, 2003 in instrument 1110015, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to American National Bank d/b/a Leader Financial Services as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($87,769.94), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the intersection of Highway M-79 and the center of road leading North from so-called Village of Quimby; thence West 335 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 100 feet; thence North 200 feet; thence East 100 feet; thence South 200 feet to place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the intersection of Highway M-79 and the center of the highway in road leading North at the Village of Quimby; thence West 435 feet for a place of beginning; thence West 50 feet; thence North 200 feet; thence East 50 feet; thence South 200 feet to the place of beginning, being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529883 File #233769F01 — NOTICE TO BIDDERS — Orthophotography Services Allegan County is accepting proposals for Orthophotography Service for Allegan and Barry Counties. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 P.M., January 14, 2009. Proposal packages can be obtained from the Allegan County Finance Department, Kriss Dee Kraker - Purchasing Analyst, 3283 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI 49010 or at the County website www.allegancounty.org <http://www.allegancounty.org/> 77530049 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Anaya and David Anaya, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded on July 8, 2003 in instrument 1108054, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Thirty-Nine And 27/100 Dollars ($80,039.27), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the following described premises: Beginning 30 rods South of the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, for place of beginning, thence West 80 rods, thence South 10 rods, thence East 80 rods, thence North to the place of beginning. Subject to restrictions, reservations, easements, covenants, oil, gas or mineral rights of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11, 2008 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529667 File #234484F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Virginia M. Todd, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington National Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2003, and recorded on February 3, 2003 in instrument 1096862, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four And 29/100 Dollars ($63,544.29), including interest at 8.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, distant West, 66 feet from the Northeast corner of said West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20; thence South 683 feet parallel with the East line of said West fractional 1/2; thence West 523 feet parallel with said 1/4 line; thence North 683 feet to said 1/4 line; thence East 523 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Except: From the West quarter corner of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West measure East along the East and West Quarter line of said Section 721.87 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein described; thence continuing East along said Quarter line 519.95 feet to a point that is 1380.78 feet West of the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds East parallel with the East line of the West half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 335.11 feet; thence West 519.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds West 335.11 feet to the point of beginning, subject to that portion along the North side thereof as being used for highway purposes. Also subject to any easements or restriction of record. Also subject to a 66.00 foot wide easement along the West side thereof for the purposes of ingress and egress to be used in common with others. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530266 File #233337F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David C. Culp Jr. and Brenda S. Culp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 18, 2005 in instrument 1151295, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2005, GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five And 28/100 Dollars ($139,635.28), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1259, the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11, 2008 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529620 File #120179F03 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREWILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Randy J. Warren and Heather Warren, of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080 and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, dated March 6, 2008 and recorded on March 26, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080326-0003368 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($34,687.69), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 16.85%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County and which are described as follows: Land in Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 749.99 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 708.31 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 749.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 708.31 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with an easement for ingress and egress; commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to said South Section line; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress and commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 1305.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to the place of beginning. P.P. #08-12-030-008-00 which has an address of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 DATED: December 15, 2008 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77529941 (616) 458-1315 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gail S. Burns-Sulkey, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170631, and Mortgage was re-recorded 11/01/2006 Instrument 1172202 due to missing legal, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank National Association, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2006, GSAMP Trust 2006-HE8 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One and 95/100 Dollars ($133,161.95) including interest at 8.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 951 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 11, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77529627 File No. 213.3310 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Hodges, Melissa Hodges, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2006, and recorded on September 11, 2006 in instrument 1169824, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three And 55/100 Dollars ($259,823.55), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, distant South 89 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds East 1678.96 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds East 330.0 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 03 seconds West 660.00 feet to the centerline of Griffeth Drive; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds West 330.00 feet along said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 03 seconds East 660.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes appurtenant thereto for Griffeth Drive, described as: A strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds East 2668.96 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section 9; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 03 seconds West 660.0 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 9 to the true point of beginning of said centerline of Griffeth Drive; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds West 990.00 feet; thence Westerly 216.96 feet along said centerline and the arc of a tangent curve to the right, the radius of which is 450.00 feet, the central angle of which is 27 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds and the chord of which bears North 75 degrees 53 minutes 58 seconds West 214.87 feet; thence North 62 degrees 05 minutes 13 seconds West 105.93 feet along said centerline; thence Northwesterly, Westerly, and Southwesterly 701.35 feet along said centerline and the arc of a tangent curve to the left, the radius of which is 534.37 feet, the central angle of which is 75 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds and the chord of which bears South 80 degrees 18 minutes 49 seconds West 652.08 feet; thence South 47 degrees 17 minutes 09 seconds East 27.00 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as "Reference Point "A", and the end of said described centerline. Also, a circular area for cul-de-sac purposes 60 feet in diameter, centered upon a aforementioned "Reference Point A". The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11, 2008 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #234909F01 77529645 �Page 10 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN BAIRD, AN UNMARRIED MAN and JESSICA SMITH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2007, and recorded on September 5, 2007, in Document No. 20070905-0001694, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($112,649.68), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 840, OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, BEING IN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530012 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy T. Brown, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168346, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 25/100 Dollars ($113,117.25) including interest at 4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West onequarter line of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 1660 feet from the East onequarter post thereof; thence South 215 feet at right angles to said East and West one-quarter line; thence West 252 feet; thence North 215 feet to said East and West one-quarter line; thence East 252 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 18, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77529898 File No. 200.3863 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALLISON L. GROSS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and ELIJAH P. BUSH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2006, and recorded on February 21, 2006, in Document No. 1160389, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($104,450.46), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 101 OF HARDENDORFF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530022 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL J. COY, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2005, and recorded on February 23, 2005, in Document No. 1141751, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20051, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($118,799.93), including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 220 FEET OF THE SOUTH 440 FEET OF THE EAST 20 ACRES OF THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL DEEDED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN LIBER 307 ON PAGE 383. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2008 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20051 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2942855 12/11/2008, 12/18/2008, 12/25/2008, 01/01/2009 77529640 TAILORING A GIFT to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time. Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities. You may also wish to: Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor. They can also benefit a geographical area. Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the charitable organizations and causes to be considered for grants. They can be established in two forms: Non-Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income. Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund. Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. Barryommunity C oundation F • consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy. • make a bequest to a community foundation in your living trust or will. • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation. A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body; by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public charity status and the professional staff services of the community foundation. However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the lives of others and the life of your community. 629 W. State Street • Suite 201 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-0526 • Fax: 269-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott T. Dreisbach, and Mecca Davis Dreisbach, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 28, 2006, and recorded on October 19, 2006 in instrument 1171618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine And 41/100 Dollars ($228,169.41), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 90. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529918 File #235919F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Carr and Lauren A. Carr, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2007, and recorded on December 7, 2007 in instrument 20071207-0004991, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred EightySix And 12/100 Dollars ($607,286.12), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 17 and 54, Supervisor's Plat of Englands Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 85 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529910 File #236365F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark P. Appleby, Brenda A. Appleby, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Republic Banc Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2000, and recorded on March 1, 2000 in instrument 1041628, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One And 76/100 Dollars ($72,471.76), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 5, Block D and West 2 feet of Lot No. 4 Block D, Charles H. Bauer's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 57. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 11, 2008 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529652 File #233443F01 Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Poem is prescription, resolution for all Dear Readers: Happy new year. We hope you don't need to recuperate too much from your celebrations last night and are enjoying the first day of 2009. This is always a good time to clear the slate and start fresh, mend fences, re-establish relationships and resolve to do better in every area of your life. Here's a poem sent in by a reader (author unknown) to help you get started: Share your gifts and talents, listen with your heart. Do the things you dream about but don't have time to start. Pick a bouquet of flowers show someone you care, Be gracious and forgiving; life is never fair. Hold on to your courage, you may need it down the road. We all have a cross to bear; it could be a heavy load. If you practice all these things no matter where you roam, You may find both sun and rain but you'll never feel alone. New Year’s tradition gets translation Dear Readers: Here's a letter that has been kicking around in our Mailbox for a while, and we thought it was perfect for today: Dear Annie: I was watching a movie the other night, and there was a scene where all the characters sang "Auld Lang Syne." I've heard the song a million times but have no idea what the words are. I can never make them out clearly, and even the ones that sound like English make no sense to me. Can you help me out? — Like To Know What I'm Singing Dear Singing: The version we know best was written in Scottish by poet Robert Burns. The first stanza seems fairly understandable: Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne We'll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne. Those words seem fairly straightforward and familiar, but they get a little tricky after that. Here are the other verses: And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp, And surely I'll be mine And we’ll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne We twa hae run about the braes, And pu'd the gowans fine But we've wandered mony a weary foot, Sin auld lang syne We twa hae paidlet i' the burn, Frae morning sun sill dine But seas between us braid hae roar'd, Sin auld lang syne And there's a hand, my trusty feire, And gie's a hand o' thine And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught, For auld lang syne Of course, few of us speak 18th Century Scottish, although you can use this to impress your friends. Here is the translation of the entire song: Should old friends be forgotten and never brought to mind Should old friends be forgotten and the days they shared together For days now in the past, my dear, For days now in the past We'll drink a toast of kind remembrance, For days now in the past You can pay for your pint tankard and I will pay for mine We'll drink a toast of kind remembrance, For days now in the past We two have fun about the hillsides and pulled wild daisies But now we are far apart in distance, From those days now in the past We two have paddled in the stream from morning until noon But oceans now lie between us since those days now in the past So take my hand, my trusty friend and give me your hand And we will take a hearty drink together, In memory of those days now in the past. Husband uses anger to control home, wife Dear Annie: I've been married to "Clem" for two years. I have a full-time job and a part-time job, plus I cook, clean, do laundry, wash dishes and take out the trash. Many nights I only get four or five hours of sleep. Clem works part time and is home a lot. He expects me to pay all the bills, including the house payment, utilities, cable, phone and Internet, as well as our vehicle insurance and health insurance. I am also expected to pay for the groceries. When we go out to eat or to see a movie, I usually pay for that, too. I don't feel this is fair, but whenever I mention money to Clem, he goes into a rant about how he has to do everything and maybe I should just find another place to live. Annie, my name is on everything and I am financially responsible for all our bills. I don't want bad credit. I can't leave. Am I wrong to feel like all I am is a cash cow and a maid? I could sure use some advice. — Moo Laa in Iowa Dear Iowa: Even though Clem contributes little to the household, he still controls your money and then uses anger and threats to make you behave the way he wants. Is there a reason Clem doesn't have a full-time job? Is he incapable of doing household chores to lighten your load? You don't mention love and apparently there are no children, so if Clem is simply unmotivated and emotionally abusive, we aren't sure why you want to stay in this relationship. Get counseling, with or without him, and figure out your next step. Woman can’t handle sibling resemblance Dear Annie: This will sound petty, but I absolutely hate it when someone tells me I look like my sister. She is 10 years older and, to be frank, looks much older than that. Plus, I don't find her very attractive, so to be told I look like her is an insult. Worse, we live in a small town and she doesn't have a very good reputation. My sister, of course, thinks it's terrific when people think we look alike. I realize there is a slight family resemblance, but people gush, "You look so much like your sister," and I just want to hide. I try to be tactful, but when they go on and on, I usually say, "Well, maybe a little, but I'm much younger." I know I sound stupid, but it's hurtful for me to be compared to her. I've even grown out my hair, changed the color and lost weight, but it doesn't stop. What is a tactful way to nip this in the bud? — Not Her Twin in Tennessee Dear Not Her Twin: This won't stop as long as people know you are related. For some reason, folks will find a resemblance even when the only thing you have in common is height. Unless you are planning to move away, the best you can do is sigh, smile ruefully, say, "I constantly hear that," and keep moving. Doctors too quick to dispose of patients Dear Annie: I sympathize with "Have Medicare but no Doctor." I live in a tiny community in the high desert, and we don't have many choices for medical care. Recently, my doctor moved to another practice and suggested I switch to another health company. I did. I then received a call telling me my doctor was no longer going to take me as a patient because my insurance didn’t pay as much as others. I had to find a new doctor and so far haven't been able to get an appointment with him in the six months I have been registered as his patient. I, too, feel deserted when I most need health care. Doctors seem to wash their hands of the elderly. I feel thrown out with the garbage. — Medicare Dump Out Dear Medicare: We have printed information on locating doctors who accept Medicare patients (medicare.gov or 1-800Medicare) and those who serve rural areas (www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downlo ads/rhsfactsheet.pdf). We wish there was a better solution to this problem. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 11 TOP STORIES, continued from page 1 passwords, and no one in the clerk’s office, including the clerk, knew how much money should have been in the petty cash drawer at any given time. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith was voted out of her post in the August primary election when Pam Jarvis was elected as the new Barry County Clerk. Coming in at the No. 2 news story spot was Plumb’s grocery store closing unexpectedly. Plumb’s officials announced in December 2007 that after 16 years in Hastings, the facility would close. At the time, officials indicated they were closing the location because they feared decreased profitability because of a proposed Super Wal-Mart and Meijer, both of which have stalled or canceled plans to move to the area. Earlier this year, Spartan officials announced that the Felpausch store would vacate its current location in downtown Hastings and re-open as Family Fare at the former Plumb’s location. The Family Fare gas station opened in December, and the grocery store is slated to open early this year. The third place story this year was the closure by Hastings Area Schools of Pleasantview Elementary School in Lacey. After several heated public meetings in the spring, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 at its June 16 meeting to close the school. Board member Gene Haas cast the dissenting vote on the issue. The fourth place story this year was the announcement that Pennock officials would like to relocate to the Ferris farm on the corner of M-37 and M-43. Pennock officials held a special meeting in March to discuss the issue and announce the board’s plans to the public. At the June 9 Hastings City Council meeting, Hastings Downtown Development Authority member and Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown presented an alternative location to the Ferris property for the new Pennock Hospital. His proposal asked the hospital board to consider constructing the new facility in Fish Hatchery Park on the current site of the Hatchery House. He said the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) looked at the site hospital officials had not considered. In July, Pennock rejected the idea. In Walgreens will likely be coming to Hastings. November, hospital officials discussed hooking up to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority after the City of Hastings declined to extend its sewer to the hospital’s proposed site at M-43/M-37. The story that ranked fifth place was the sentencing in the murder of Hastings native Laura Dickinson and Eastern Michigan University’s fine for covering up the incident. A Washtenaw County jury found Orange Amir Taylor III guilty on all counts in Dickinson’s murder in December 2006. Taylor was convicted of first degree murder, sexual assault, home invasion and larceny in a building in his second trial after the first round in court ended in a hung jury in October 2007. Taylor was sentenced to life in prison May 7. Taking sixth place was activities of the Hastings Education Association, which boycotted the annual Business Industry and Education luncheon to protest its lack of a contract with the school district. They requested a 3.8 percent raise. Teachers currently are still working without a contract and have appeared at school board meetings several times this school year to protest their situation to the board, sometimes dressing in black. The seventh place story was the Woodbury ethanol plant filing for Chapter 11 bankrupt- Jessica Price, of Freeport, appeared on “America’s Got Talent” this summer, taking the sixth place spot. The ethanol plant in Woodbury, shown here just after its completion in 2006, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. cy. The facility, finished in 2006, is owned by VeraSun and is the company’s only Michigan site, employing 40 people. The plant was affected earlier this year by lack of available credit and fluctuating prices of corn futures and corn, oil and gasoline. Two stories tied for the eighth place spot are Barry County’s feeling snubbed by the city’s sale of the former library building and the results of the 2008 primary. The Hastings City Council approved contract negotiations with Grand Rapids-based Encore Development Group LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of the former library building on Church Street. Council members voted unanimously to pursue negotiations with the group even though the redevelopment proposal was submitted after the June 30 deadline. County leaders had made known their interest in the building when the city was considering demolishing the historic 1920s post office for a parking lot. The county submitted bids for the property twice, once before the city’s deadline in March and again in June. Only one other entity submitted a proposal before the March deadline, and the city decided to seek bids again in June. The 2008 primary had several hotly contested races. Sheriff Dar Leaf retained his post against contender Hastings City Chief of Police Jerry Sarver. Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans also kept his post against contender Kerri Selleck. Pam Jarvis was voted in as the new Barry County Clerk with 42 percent of the vote, ousting Debbie Smith. Russ Yarger beat Mark Englerth, Kevin Allerding, Mark Doster, Jan Kelly and Dennis McKelvey on the Republican ticket for drain commissioner in August. Yarger went on to defeat Democrat Rosemary Anger in November. Incumbent Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff retained her position against Frank Burns. In the county commissioner race, Mike Bremer won the District 2 seat, left vacant with the retirement of Jim French. He defeated Joyce Lutz, Arthur Bennett and Carl Reed. Joe Lyons took the commissioner’s seat from District 3 incumbent Keith Ferris, by just 52 votes. Ferris was later named the new Charlton Park director. Howard “Hoot” Gibson safely maintained his District 4 seat against candidate Denise Straley, and newcomer Craig Stolsonburg beat Clare Tripp for the District 6 seat, left vacant by Englerth. District 7 incumbent Jeff VanNortwick maintained his seat by only 15 votes against contender Mike Boles. The District 8 seat left open by Wayne Adams will be filled by Robert Houtman, who defeated Jim Alden and Mark Robinson. The ninth place story this year was Hastings City Clerk Tom Emery’s behavior at city hall. The issue came before the Hastings City Council in the spring. Council received a report from the city’s attorney that the city’s action regarding the situation has been appropriate. Members of the public made their concerns about Emery’s behavior and treatment of city employees known at the April 14 city council meeting. Later that week, several members of the community picketed outside city hall to protest what they considered to be the city’s inaction regarding Emery’s behavior. At the April 14 meeting, the council voted to have an investigation done on the matter. Councilman Frank Campbell suggested that an outside firm do the investigation, which was supported by council members Kim Townsend, David Tossava and David MyIntyre. Council members David Jasperse, Donald Tubbs, Donald Bowers, Barry Wood and Mayor Bob May voted to have the city’s law firm to do the investigation. Tied for 10th place were Hastings Planning Commission’s approval of the Walgreens site plan and Jessica Price’s appearance on This rendering shows what the new Pennock Hospital may look like in Fish Hatchery Park. Residents pack the Hastings High School lecture hall in May to discuss the consolidation of Pleasantview Elementary School. “America’s Got Talent.” The Hastings Planning Commission approved the site plan at its April 7 meeting. Negotiations for the site continue, but Hastings officials said the developer still hopes to move forward with the project. Price, a Thornapple Kellogg graduate and Freeport resident, appeared on “America’s Got Talent” earlier this summer and advanced through several rounds of competition. She eventually finished sixth. Other top stories this year included: • Wal-Mart’s decision not to follow through with plans to construct a super store on Green Street. • Meijer’s request to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to delay a decision on the proposed Hastings site. • Classic Chrysler’s closing. Other businesses in the area that closed were ArtMania, Double A Cookie Company, Cookies and Cream, Beyond the Cover Bookstore, Nationwide Auto Sales, Good Time Pizza in Nashville, Big Boy in Caledonia and Maple Valley Real Estate. • Hastings works toward a riverwalk trail system. • Lakewood Ambulance closes. • Calhoun County Prosecutor refuses to prosecute Charlie Nystrom and Nystrom’s suit later was dismissed. Phyllis Fuller was hired as the new 911 director. • Hastings Area Schools sinking fund millage proposal failed in May. • Hastings and Delton teachers are laid off; some were recalled. • Lakewood schools begin construction of some of its facilities. • A storm in June causes more than $500,000 in damages. More flooding occurred in July, September and December. • Hastings First Presbyterian Church breaks ground for a new $7 million facility. • Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Yonkers was killed in motorcycle accident in October. The driver of the vehicle that struck him, Justin Malik, was driving without a license and had an extensive criminal record. He was arrested in December and released. • Free health clinic to open in Hastings. • The local economy is flat but better than state and national statistics. • Plans move ahead for Comfort Inn in Rutland Township. The former Plumb’s and Movie Gallery sites will soon re-open as a Family Fare store. Hastings City Clerk Tom Emery’s behavior at city hall was called in to question earlier this year. �Page 12 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State’s agri-business sector was on the grow in 2008 Ag-based businesses poised for job creation, business expansion Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto has highlighted a sample of agriculture successes in 2008 from agri-food business expansion to job creation, and he noted that ag-based businesses are important components for diversifying Michigan’s economy in the long-term. “Michigan’s agri-business sector is more than just cows, plows and overalls. It’s a cutting-edge, growing business industry generating more than $38 billion in direct economic activity, $64 billion in total economic activity, and employs 1 million people,” said Koivisto. “As a matter fact, if Michigan’s agri-food sector appeared on the Fortune 500 list, it would rank 62nd, which speaks volumes on the importance of agriculture to Michigan’s economic health.” From 2006 through 2011, the state could see an additional $1 billion economic boost from Michigan’s agri-food sector and create up to an additional 23,000 new jobs annually, according to a 2006 study by Michigan State University’s Product Center. Also, Michigan’s agricultural economy expanded at a rate of more than 1 full percentage point above the growth rate of the general economy (5.9 percent vs. 4.8 percent) between 2004 and 2006 and has continued to grow. “Michigan’s agri-food business industry is changing and expanding at a rapid pace. By investing in the agri-food industry with incentives such as Agricultural Processing Renaissance Zones, we are significantly contributing to the state’s economic development,” said Koivisto. “These expansions are creating good paying opportunities for Michigan’s skilled workforce in areas such as food research and development and food science.” The following showcases a small sample of Michigan’s agri-business success stories in 2008: Agricultural Innovation Grant Program MDA’s Agricultural Innovation Program, funded through the 21st Century Jobs Fund, had a $10 million total appropriation, with $5 million earmarked for fiscal year 2007 grants, with the charge to accelerate the growth of Michigan’s $63.7 billion food and agriculture industry. This grant program helps establish, retain, expand, attract or develop value-added processing and production operations in Michigan through innovative financing assistance to processors, agri-businesses, producers, local units of government and legislatively authorized commodity boards in Michigan. Due to the investment in these 40 companies, MDA has been able to leverage state funds to private industry investment at an 8to-1 ratio helping to create nearly 120 new jobs. This program has helped generate more than $36 million in private capital investment in the agri-food sector — the state’s fastestgrowing economic sectors. Business Expansion: Gerber Products Company, Fremont. Due to a two-year public-private partnership, Gerber was awarded an Agricultural Processing Renaissance Zone (APRZ) as part of its expansion plans and commitment to Michigan. Gerber’s expansion includes modernization of the existing manufacturing facility, the addition of production lines, purchasing of new equipment, and a new warehouse and distribution center. Gerber Products Company will invest $75 million in the Fremont facility, maintain 1,100 jobs, and create an additional 200 new jobs. Indirect jobs may also be created as the Company purchases 61,000 tons of produce for their product line from more than 200 Michigan growers. Additionally, they purchase $36 million in packing and raw materials from 11 key Michigan-based suppliers. W.K. Kellogg Institute for Food and Nutrition Research (WKKI), Battle Creek. WKKI is the epicenter of Kellogg’s global research, development and innovation activities. New product innovations created at WKKI are eventually produced and marketed all over the world. The largest percentage of commodities used at WKKI is from U.S. producers. Based on 2006 data, approximately 18 percent of grain, flour, fruit, honey and other food products are purchased from Michigan agri-business producers. In February 2008, an APRZ was approved. The APRZ guarantees $54 million in private investment over the next decade and the addition of 300 jobs in the food science research and development field. This designation enables Kellogg Company to continue to fuel top-line growth through additional pilot plant space, enhanced process scalability, and additional space for a flexible team environment and total technical community. Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock The next movie at the Ionia Theater will be Thursday, Jan. 8. The topic will be Jerusalem. These movies are sponsored by the Ionia County Historical Society and begin at 10 a.m. On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. The program will be given by John Waite. The next major event for the society will be the quilt show held on the last weekend of the month. The memory trees are still in place. One can purchase a pamphlet which lists all the names and the donors. At the December open house this past weekend, the hosts were Darla Forshey, Laurine Henry, Darwin Bennett and Elaine Garlock. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, memorial services were held in Lansing for Richard Oberson, 92, who died on Dec. 27. Private burial services were held at Lakeside Cemetery. Richard was the son of Richard Sr. who owned a cottage on Jordan Lake. His wife, Lilas, preceded him in 1987. His surviving daughter is Sonja McCarty. He also had one granddaughter. He had been a plant superintendent of the Planet Corporation in Lansing. He was a veteran of World War II. On Saturday, James and Judy (Burns) Sullivan of Grand Rapids celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Judy is a graduate of LOHS. The Sullivan’s children are Dan and wife, Jane Chaddick and husband. Electrical outages made the news on the weekend. Included in the area affected was part of Woodland Township, especially on Brown Road. Because of the outage, services were cancelled at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Some of the members visited other churches. At Central United Methodist Church, the service on Sunday was largely musical. Scott Beck, son of the pastor, sang two solos and also a duet with Julie Klynstra. Julie and husband Karl sang a duet. They were accompanied by Ashley Barcroft. There was much carol-singing by the congregation. Visitors included Robert Winkler and wife from Kalamazoo and members of Lakewood United Methodist Church. The high temperatures on Friday, plus the high banks of snow produced much thawing and water problems. The sump pumps were busy, running almost nonstop. The high winds brought down branches which littered lawns. However, the village truck picked up much of the debris on Monday. Bernice Hamp and granddaughter Trena Hamp of Caledonia drove to Leslie on Wednesday and returned Sunday evening after spending the intervening days at the home of Allen and Mary Hamp who comprise the intermediate generation. Karen and Michael Morse of Galesburg entertained the Garlock family Wednesday with a Christmas Eve dinner and gift exchange. Their siblings came from Woodland and Carlton townships, Lake Odessa and Big Rapids. Their Big Rapids nephews came from Texas and Green Bay, Wis. Lester and Virginia Yonkers were at home on Christmas but had visitors each of several days during the week. Their big gathering will come when their children and grandchildren plus the next generation arrive, including granddaughter Trena and family from El Salvador. On Sunday, the Carl Barcrofts of Carlton Center hosted their family from Bloomingdale and East Lansing, plus those who live next door. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. at the freight house. The speaker will be Deborah Dudek whose topic will be “Beyond Ancestry” concerning computer use without having to pay the ICGD still has the thick volumes of World War II Veterans of Ionia County for sale at $52 plus tax. This is a wonderful book full of stories. On Saturday afternoon, Karen Kruisenga was married to Tom Cornelious. Tom’s parents reside in Lansing. Karen is the youngest child of Bob and Ginny Kruisenga. Both newlyweds are 2008 graduates of Adrian College and are currently teaching in Phoenix, Ariz. The Reminder carried a story about changes in the Sunfield recycling center’s list of accepted items. They can no longer accept plastics of the No. 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 variety. Hours there are Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon and Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They also take magazines, flat cardboard, junk mail, phone books, newspapers, and inserts and all manner of electronics. Many of the new products WKKI creates will be manufactured in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and Wyoming. Kellogg also utilizes Michigan co-manufacturers to produce items created at WKKI. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Ovid. MMPA, the largest dairy cooperative in Michigan, represents 1,430 of Michigan’s approximate 2,500 dairy farms. In 2007, Michigan dairy farms produced approximately 7.5 billion pounds of milk, and MMPA member farms accounted for approximately 3.7 billion of those pounds. In addition, MMPA owns and operates two processing facilities in Michigan, in Constantine and Ovid. With slightly more than 5 million pounds of daily processing capacity, the Ovid plant could process 25 percent of the state’s current annual milk volume of 7.5 billion pounds. MMPA has committed to investing $35 million in the Ovid facility, maintaining 86 existing jobs, and creating 10 new jobs. Additionally, 166 indirect and induced jobs will be created by its commitment to Michigan as well as 344 construction jobs. MMPA is also considering an additional investment of $25 to $27 million for a new spray dyer for manufacturing milk products, which brings its total new expansions and private investment to approximately $62 million within the designated APRZ. In the long-term, MMPA’s investment will lead to $182.6 million in both direct and indirect economic impact according to the MSU Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources. “These are just a few examples of what Michigan’s homegrown businesses are doing to attract new investment and create jobs in our local communities,” said Koivisto. “When government and private business work together, great things can be accomplished for Michigan’s business community.” For more examples of growth and expansion in Michigan’s agri-food sector, visit the MDA Web site at www.michigan.gov. Delton still operates as School of Choice A story in last week’s Banner incorrectly reported that Delton Kellogg Schools is no longer a Schools of Choice district. Superintendent Cindy Vujea said the district is still a ‘school of choice’ and that the only change is the way Delton works with non‘school of choice’ districts. Vujea said when parents request to have their children attend a district that does not participate in Schools of Choice, the request will come to her instead of going to the board of education. She said if the parents are unhappy with her decision, they can appeal it to the board. Marriage Licenses Michael James Munroe, Hastings and Natalia Vladimirovna Nezhdanova, Hastings. Nathan Kelly Ritsema, Middleville and Nicole Louise McDonald, Middleville. William David Wright, Hastings and Lori Ann Eberhart, Hastings. Kiwanis kids welcome Santa at annual party The Hastings Kiwanis Club’s annual kids Christmas party was held with a gift exchange and visit from Santa Wednesday, Dec. 17, the final meeting of 2008. Pictured here are Renee Holley, Ryan Holley, Riston Holley, Regan Holley, Blake Sheldon, Sammy Wilkins, Lauren Poll, Katy Fluke and Bianca Iberle. Local student wins scholarship Jennifer Curtis (left) receives the Dwight Newton Memorial Scholarship from Hastings Exchange Club Past President Marjorie Haas Dec. 23, 2008, at the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Curtis, a 2008 Maple Valley High School graduate, has been active in Barry County 4-H as a member and teen leader. She is now attending Lansing Community College, with plans to transfer to Michigan State University. Newton was a founding member of the Exchange Club and a supporter of 4-H, and scholarship was established in his memory. Newborn Babies GIRL, Payton Elizabeth Eunice Morawski, born at Metro Hospital on Nov. 28, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. to Derek and Ashley Morawski. Weighing 8 lbs. 19 inches long. Hospital on Dec. 18, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. to Jeremy Orman and Christina Hoffman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Graysi Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 2008 at 11:16 p.m. to Jay and Jessica Hillard II of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Violet Louise, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18, 2008 at 1:50 a.m. to Scott and Jenn Tuinstra of Shelbyville. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Meadow Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 16, 2008 at 7:13 a.m. to Jennifer and Alan Brill of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gage Micheal Ray, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:07 a.m. to Melvin and Jennifer Wheeler of Battle Creek. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jonathon David, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17,2008 at 2:14 p.m. to Angela and Dennis Hinckley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Cylee Yvonne, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. to Collette Clock and Daniel Horn of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Logan Webster, born at Pennock GIRL, Briella Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. to Tiffany McCloud and Ronnie Blankenship of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dorian Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21, 2008 at 6:59 a.m. to Megan and Christopher Marlow of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Bowling Scores Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 40; Straight Liners 40; Mary’s Hair & Nails 39 1/2; Sandbaggers 39; Striking Distance 36 1/2; Pin Chasers 36; Skabbs 34 1/2; Funky Bowlers 32; Late Arrivals 32; Sunday Snoozers 31; Wright Zone 26 1/2; Late Comers 26; R&N 25. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Mroz 204-533; D. Gray 188-523; A. Hubbell 174-503; B. James 184-493; G. Brooks 98-282; S. Vandenburg 214; M. Daniels 201; M. Heath 199; F. Ames 190; H. Jordan 182; K. Becker 181; Z. House 173; L. Wright 139; A. Mooney 132. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. Tubbs 214-625; C. House 193-553; M. Kidder 202537; D. Wright 186-525; B. Allen 175-446; T. Demott 157-436; A. Martinez 167-390; B. Hubbell 212; C. Merica 208; B. Allen 203; E. Bartlett 201; R. Snyder 189; S. Wilkins 176; C. Holliday 125. Friday Night Mixed Team #14 4; We’re a Mess 4; Spencers Towing 3; Ten Pins 3; Lucky #13 3; 9-n-aWiggle 2; AN’D Signs 2; Dum Schitz 2; Here 4 the Party 2; Spare Time 1; Oldies But Goodies 1; All But One 1; Greasy Balls 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - T. Pennington 236-676; J. Madden 199-552; J. Gasper 194-542; P. Ramey 216-518; M. Mathis 220-512; E. Vanasse 164-444; C. Etts 147-368; L. Potter 198; F. Bell 195; D. James 194; T. Healey 192; T. Bush 183; B. Vugteveen 165; O. Gillons 155; D. Wandell 146. Men’s Good Games and Series - A. Taylor 224-619; M. Eaton 238-610; F. Thompson 215607; B. Taylor 218-600; DK. Carpenter 216581; J. Smith 206-556; R. Chaffee 220-544; A. Rhodes 188-538; B. Madden 188-517; T. Healey 190-511; D. Sears 179-483; B. Bell 172460; E. Ringleka 165-401; J. Bush 234; D. Carpenter 199; M. Albert 176. Mixerettes Kent Oil 43.5-24.5; Nashville Chiropractic 36-32; Dewey’s Auto Body 34.5-33.5; NBT 3430*; Sassy Babes 33.5-30.5*; James Process Service 30.5-37.5; Dean’s Dolls 25-39*. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 192494; J. Alflen 194-494; J. Rice 198; V. Kuhtic 182; D. Worm 174-446; M. Kill 174; S. VanDenburg 217-579; B. Anders 176-467; S. Nash 160-425; D. Kelley 178-464; D. James 226-535; M. Rodgers 164-406; K. Eberly 193; N. Goggins 168; S. Merrill 213-545. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 44-24; King Pins 42-26; Ward’s Friends 40-28; Lucky Strike 39-29; Butterfingers 36.5-31.5; Be Happy 32.-36; Usedtobe #1 31-33*; Just Friends 30-30*; Three Gals & a Guy 27.5-32.5*; Early Risers 27-41; M&M’s 26-38*; Kuempel 21-47. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - S. Pennington 180-491; G. Otis 209-507; S. Merrill 188-542; J. Talsma 157-366; D. Larsen 200-530; A. Tasker 147; Y. Cheeseman 177501; M. Kingsley 133-31; S. Patch 176; S. Krystiniak 175-489. Good Games and Series Men - N. Thaler 177; E. Count 196-567; W. Talsma 191-503; D. Kiersey 185; M. Saldivar 226-564; R. Hart 197535; R. Boniface 196-491; W. Mallekoote 173504; G. Waggoner 181-484; C. Purdum Jr. 229646; G. Forbey 171-445. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 13 My top five Barry County sports moments of 2008 POLICE BEAT Defective equipment draws attention, more charges by Brett Bremer If it had some more time to settle in Tuesday night’s Belding Varsity Boys’ Basketball Holiday Tournament championship game might have made the cut. It’s not easy for a regular season contest to crack my top five sports moments for the season. The Saxons knocked off Godwin Heights 65-62 in double overtime. That’s just how much fun it was to watch the Wolverines and Saxons trade leads, tremendous plays, mistakes, and tense moments as the snow piled up outside. The trophy at the end just made it that much better. Saxon head coach Don Schils said he couldn’t remember the last time one of his teams won a trophy. Usually my top stories are tied to postseason championships and achievements. This year is no different, there are a few of those. But there are also a couple of regular season contests that stood out, one had a happy ending for the Hastings fans and the other did not. This is a list of my top five. My favorite five Barry County sporting events that I attended and wrote about in 2008. These don’t have to be the biggest stories, the best stories, or the most controversial stories. Just the five stories that I most enjoyed being at and covering. I pick my favorite five, but I don’t put them in any special order. So, here are my top five for 2008, in chronological order led by their Banner headlines. 1. Emotional roller coaster for D3 wrestlers at state The Division 2 and Division 3 Individual State Wrestling Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills once again were filled with Barry County athletes. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg in Division 2, and Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, and Maple Valley in Division 3 all had state medallists. In Division 3, Delton Kellogg’s Mark Loveland and Matt Loveland both scored state medals, and Lakewood had a trio of medallists, but the one that really stood out to me was Maple Valley’s Tyler Corwin in the 125-pound weight class. Corwin finished fifth in his flight, topping Goodrich’s Kirk Britton 4-2 in his last match. The win was the 152nd of his career. “After that match I was balling,” Corwin said. “It hit me after they raised my hand. No more matches, no more matches in high school anyway.” He shared hugs with his coaches, Chris Ricketts and Tony Wawiernia. But the best part was what came after that. Meet officials are usually quick to usher wrestlers in and out of where they’re supposed to be. They have to stay in the bullpen until their match is called. After the match, it’s off to weigh-in. Don’t get in the way. Don’t linger. One meet official saw him hanging around and instead of rushing him out, took him on one last walk around the building. “It’s unbelievable, the Palace in general,” Corwin said. “Being here with all the wrestlers, I don’t really know how to say it. With all the talent here, it’s a privilege to be with everybody.” Corwin came to the finals with hopes of earning a state championship, but saw those dashed when he fell to Big Rapids’ Garrett Schaner in the championship quarterfinals. It didn’t ruin his weekend though. 2. Frosh helps Hastings dominate first tournament While many of my favorite stories are about beginnings, this one was a beginning. There wasn’t a whole lot of competition, and there were much bigger things ahead, but it was a great start to the 2008 varsity girls’ golf season when the Hastings varsity girls’ golf team won its own Hastings Invitational at Hastings Country Club Aug. 12. The Saxons shot a 369. Holland Christian was a distant second in the four-team tourney with a 467. Of the top five individual scores on the day, four were by the Saxons. Freshman Gabrielle Shipley led the way with a 79. “It was fun. They were tough pin placements. I hit my drives good. Most of them were in the fairway. I putted really well; not on the last hole, but that doesn’t count,” said Shipley with a smile on her face. Shipley’s family lives in the Hastings school district, but her parents teach at Delton Kellogg and had gone with her parents to school in Delton until this fall. A huge part of that decision was because Delton Kellogg doesn’t have a varsity girls’ golf team. So, the Delton boys’ golf team’s loss was the Saxon girls’ team’s gain. Shipley went on to earn All-Conference and then All-State honors, placing in a tie for fifth place at the Division 2 State Finals at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti in October. The finals were fun to see, but not as much fun as that first big match at Hastings Country Club. Shipley had her teammates Barbie Buehler, Kacy Hooten, Jessica Kloosterman, and more with her at the Hastings Invitational as well, and it was a great season for all of them. The Saxons were the number two team in the loaded O-K Gold Conference this fall, and just missed going to the state finals as a team when they finished fourth at their Division 2 regional tournament in East Lansing. “The girls are working very hard,” Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger said after the Hastings Invitational. “They’re hard working. They’re enthusiastic. We think we’re going to have a real fun year.” He was right. 3. County is 0-for-3 in homecoming contests so far That was the headline in the county wrap up, in the Sun and News which covers Middleville and Caledonia it read “Homecoming heartbreak for Hastings as Scots win by one”. On Oct. 3, Caledonia’s varsity football team came from behind to score a 43-42 win over the Saxons on homecoming night in Hastings. The Fighting Scots went on to a 9-0 regular season and an Hastings Police made a traffic stop of a vehicle Dec. 27 in the 100 block of South Michigan Avenue after an officer observed a vehicle with defective equipment. During the stop, the officer noted that the driver, identified as Ann Smith, 44, of Hastings, appeared to have been consuming intoxicants. After further investigation, Smith registered a preliminary blood alcohol level of .12 percent. Smith was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail, facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (second offense). Woman charged with domestic assault O-K Gold Conference Championship. The Saxons finished the season 4-5. The game wasn’t necessarily a turning point in the season for either team, but it was an outstanding high school football game. Or at least an outstanding offensive high school football game. Hastings rushed 66 times for 452 yards, led by Dewey Slaughter who rushed 29 times for 253 yards. Of the Saxons’ first seven possessions, six ended in touchdowns and one ended because of the end of the first half. The Saxons had a 42-35 lead with 5:02 left in the fourth quarter, and had led the game since taking a 14-7 lead on the final play of the opening quarter. Caledonia pulled to within seven points by scoring a touchdown with 3:19 to play. Hastings got the Scots’ ensuing on-side kick attempt, but then the Caledonia defense came up with its first defensive stop of the night, forcing the only punt of the game by the Saxons. The Scots only had one punt all game themselves. It took less than a minute for Caledonia to move the ball 79 yards for a touchdown, then the Scots’ went for two with 55.7 seconds left and Dylan Ball carried the ball into the end zone for his team’s first lead of the game. “There was no doubt (about going for two),” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. “I knew when we took the ball over we were going to go for two. It was just the way the momentum was going. We hadn’t had the momentum all night long.” There wasn’t much for Saxon head coach Fred Rademacher to say afterwards. “They made big plays at critical times. They’ve done that to some good football teams this year, and that’s a sign of a good football team.” Sad for the Saxons, but a great high school football game none the less. 4. One out of two is not bad for Trojan sophomore It seems like something that happens at Michigan International Speedway in November always makes this list. This year it was the performance of Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Winchester in the Division 2 Cross Country State Finals. Winchester had two goals heading into the meet, after an undefeated season. She wanted to break the 18-minute mark and to win an individual state championship. Winchester realized as she approached the three-mile mark on the final stretch of the course, between the race track and pit row at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, that she wasn’t going to catch up to Milan junior Jordan Tomecek. Tomecek won the state championship, which Winchester had been working for, crossing the finish line in a course-record time of 17 minutes 40.4 seconds. So, Winchester went to work on the clock. Winchester was the state runner-up, crossing the finish line in a new personal-record and school-record time of 17:54.6. It matches the highest finish for a Thornapple Kellogg girl at the state finals. Danielle Quisenberry placed second in 1999 with a time of 18:30.80. I wrote in the story that even her mom and her coach weren’t exactly sure what her reaction would be to finishing second. I certainly wasn’t sure. It turned out to be a great reaction. She was happy. She had run her best time ever, and finished second in the state. I don’t know how any of us were worried. “I broke 18, and second is sweet,” she said, before accepting her second state medal. She’s got two more years to try and chase a state championship. “She should just continue to drop (time),” TK head coach Tammy Benjamin said. “She’s got a lot of room to grow physically and she’s not afraid of hard work. She certainly has not run her fastest race.” 5. Dream continues for Lakewood volleyball team This story marked the Lakewood varsity volleyball team’s Class B district championship. The Vikings went on to win a regional championship as well, and get to the state quarterfinals where they lost to the top ranked team in the state, North Branch, on its home floor. The district championship makes the list though because the headline to the number five story of 2007 was, “Gull Lake turns volleyball final into Devils’ night”. Dreams really can come true. The Lakewood varsity volleyball program spent a year thinking about its 2007 Class B District final loss to Gull Lake, which snapped the team’s streak of 16-consecutive district championships. Now the Vikings are thinking about just how far they can go in the 2008 Class B State Tournament. Lakewood scored a 3-1 victory over the Gull Lake Blue Devils in the district finals Saturday afternoon, and added a 3-1 regional semifinal victory over Fowlerville Tuesday at DeWitt. “This is the sweetest of them all, because we had a state ranked team in our district and we played at their home court with the loss fresh in our memory,” said Lakewood head coach Christine Grunewald Saturday afternoon. “This is the sweetest district I know from my four years (at Lakewood).” In this job I’ve seen teams go winless, yes the Detroit Lions aren’t the only ones who manage that feat. I’ve seen numerous kids finish second in battles for state, district, and regional championships. But there haven’t been many times where I’ve wished so much for a team to get a victory. A district championship on its own would have been great, getting to top Gull Lake made it that much sweeter for the Vikings. Somebody once said, “you can’t win them all.” Well, why not. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of East Mill Street Dec. 27 after the victim of a domestic assault went to police headquarters to file a complaint. The 28-yearold victim told officers that his girlfriend assaulted him as he tried to leave the residence after an argument. Officers made contact with the suspect who was identified as Janet Koan, 31, of Hastings. Koan told officers she had been in an argument with her boyfriend and as he tried to leave her apartment, she grabbed his shirt ripping it and hit him in the back. Koan was placed under arrest for domestic assault and lodged at the Barry County Jail. K’zoo man stuck in snow; now stuck in jail On Dec. 20, a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a pickup truck apparently stuck in the snow in Hope Township. The deputy stopped to give assistance and was told by the driver he had been searching the area for a Christmas party and became lost. The deputy detected an odor of intoxicants coming from the driver, and when he asked for his license and registration, the driver was not able to produce them. Upon further investigation, the deputy discovered an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Brenton Tyler Spaulding, 43, of Kalamazoo was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol (third offense), driving while his license is suspended (second offense), and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. His blood alcohol level at the time of his arrest was .163 percent. Attempt at humor lands woman in hot water A deputy patrolling in Castleton Township Dec. 20 observed a vehicle that appeared to be stuck in the snow. The driver was able to extricate the vehicle from the snow and then drove away. The deputy noticed the vehicle had no registration plate, and he followed the vehicle to a private drive. When the driver got out of the vehicle she attempted to run, but fell in the snow where she remained when the officer produced a taser. The woman, identified as Gretchen Leah Priesman, 29, of Hastings, was also found to have an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The deputy also found a weapon in the car. When she was asked, Priesman said it was something “I use to beat cops with.” Although she later laughed and said she was only kidding, the officer was not amused. Priesman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, carrying a concealed weapon, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, driving while her license was suspended, registration violation and having no proof of insurance in the vehicle. 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Two of the varsity sports programs with the greatest tradition at Lakewood High School, and in all of Barry County, added to the legacies in 2008. The varsity wrestling program, under the guidance of head coach Bob Veitch, and the varsity girls’ volleyball program, led by head coach Christine Grunewald, both advanced to the state quarterfinals. Hastings varsity wrestling team also reached the state quarterfinals. “All season. I’ve been thinking about (Gull Lake) all year. Absolutely,” said Grunewald after her team’s Class B district semifinal victory over Hastings in November. “We respect their program and we knew we’d need to play them again. I think it’s going to be a different outcome. The girls are going to come out on fire. It’s going to be a fun day.” Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field head coach Tammy Benjamin (left) talks things over with her team after its Division 2 regional championship performance at Charlotte High School in May. Hastings freshman Gabrielle Shipley turns in her scorecard after firing a 170 over the course of the two-day, 36-hole, Division 2 Girls’ Golf State Finals at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti. She finished in a tie for fifth place. Delton Kellogg junior Matt Loveland finished third in Division 3’s 112-pound weight class at the 2008 Individual State Finals. Gull Lake ended the Viking team’s string at 16 straight district championships in 2007, but the girls hope to have started a new string in 2008. Grunewald was right. Her girls came out on fire. Senior Chelsey Dow served the first eight points to put her team ahead 8-0 in the district championship game, which was held at Gull Lake High School. The Vikings went on to a 25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 25-18 win. “We have prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally since the day we started practice,” Grunewald said. “We’ve talked about knowing that our dream is just a dream until you beat Gull Lake. Now it seems like anything is possible.” Gull Lake had already ended the best volleyball season ever at Delton Kellogg. With a line-up that didn’t include a single senior, the Panthers went 9-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, then earned the conference championship with a perfect record at the league championship tournament. The Lakewood Vikings went on to win a regional championship at DeWitt High School, topping Fowlerville and then Mt. Morris for the title. That victory earned the Vikings the right to face top ranked North Branch, on the Broncos home floor, in the Class B state quarterfinals. North Branch, with its newly named Ms. Volleyball, ended the Vikings’ season with a 3-0. After the season, seniors Ashley Morris and Laurel Mattson both made plans to extend their volleyball playing careers. Mattson, the Vikings’ Libero, is headed to Saginaw Valley State University, while Morris is set to join the Spring Arbor University program. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team and the Lakewood varsity wrestling team were the only two teams at the school to win Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championships in 2008 The girls did it this fall, while the Viking wrestlers at the end of the 2007-08 winter season. The wrestlers had to share their conference crown though, with Corunna. The Vikings topped the Cavaliers in their regular season dual, but the Cavaliers took the top spot at the league championship tournament with the Vikings finishing second. Lakewood wrestling made its postseason home in Division 3 in 2008, and easily handled its two district foes outscoring Maple Valley and Belding a combined 104-37. In the regionals, Lakewood defeated Edwardsburg 40-24, then scored a 36-30 win over the host team from Delton Kellogg in the championship match to earn a trip to Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek for the state quarterfinals. An unhappy tradition sprung back up in Battle Creek though, as the Vikings fell to Allendale 35-23 in the quarterfinals. “It isn’t about winning and losing. It’s just coming down here and having a good performance,” coach Veitch said. “You think you do everything right, and it comes back and kicks you in the teeth. Then comes another 12 months to question yourself.” Hastings, competing in Division 2, reached the state quarterfinals for the first time since 1990. The Saxons took another O-K Gold Conference championship in 2008, their sixth league title in seven years, then went on to earn district and regional championships. In the state quarterfinals, the Saxons fell 33-25 to Stevensville-Lakeshore. “You can’t lose four matches by two or less points,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins after the dual. “Just split those, win two and lose two and we win. You can’t lose the close ones and we lost every close one tonight.” The end of the team state tournament did not mark the end of the season for all of Barry County’s wrestlers. Nine wrestlers scored state medals at the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The group was led by Thornapple Kellogg junior Kyle Dalton, who was runner-up in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class. “I wrestled good up until the finals. I wish it would have been a little bit different. It is what it is. Second is still all right,” Dalton said. Also in Division 2, Hastings had a pair of medallists. Senior Josh Morehouse was sixth at 215 pounds and junior Matt Watson placed third at 119 pounds. “I was hoping for a state championship, but I’m really happy with third,” Watson said. “I’m looking forward to next year.” Lakewood had three state medallists in Division 3, Delton Kellogg two, and Maple Valley one. Viking heavyweight Ryan Steverson who placed third in his weight class. Senior Levi Phelps was sixth at 152 pounds and junior Kurtis Powell eighth at 215. Delton Kellogg twin brothers Mark and Matt Loveland both scored state medals. Mark was sixth at 103 pounds and Matt third at 112. Maple Valley junior Jeff Burd was the 2008 runner-up in the 800-meter run at the Division 3 Track and Field State Finals. Maple Valley senior Tyler Corwin closed out a fine career by earning his second state medal by placing fifth in the 125-pound weight class at the Palace. After his 4-2 win over Goodrich’s Kirk Britton in the match for fifth place, Corwin lingered in the arena a bit. “After that match I was balling,” Corwin said. “It hit me after they raised my hand. No more matches, no more matches in high school anyway.” “(Coach Chris) Ricketts told me to look around and soak it all in.” One meet official saw him hanging around and instead of rushing him out, took him on one last walk around the arena. “It’s unbelievable, the Palace in general,” Corwin said. “Being here with all the wrestlers, I don’t really know how to say it. With all the talent here, it’s a privilege to be with everybody.” Dalton wasn’t the only state runner-up in 2008 from Barry County. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Allyson Lakewood senior Chelsey Dow is introduced to the crowd before the start of her team’s Class B regional championship match against Mt. Morris at DeWitt High School in November. The Vikings won the regional championship to advance to the state quarterfinals. Winchester. Winchester was undefeated the entire cross country season this fall, before finishing second to Milan junior Jordan Tomecek at the Division 2 state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Winchester crossed the finish line in a new personal-record and school-record time of 17 minutes 54.6 seconds. It matches the highest finish for a Thornapple Kellogg girl at the state finals. Danielle Quisenberry placed second in 1999 with a time of 18:30.80. Tomecek had to run a course-record time to beat her. “The course has never been as fast as it has been the last couple years,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Tammy Benjamin. “I didn’t think last year we could ever see this course faster.” Joining Winchester at the Division 2 state finals were Hastings Troy Dailey and Nicole Frantz. In Division 3, Delton Kellogg juniors Brandon Humphreys and Nick Rendon reached the state finals as well as the entire Delton Kellogg girls’ team. Those weren’t the only state finalists in the fall of 2008. Hastings freshman Gabrielle Shipley earned her first state medal by placing 5th with a two-day, 36-hole total of 170 at the Division 2 girls’ golf finals. Shipley, shot an 86 Friday and an 84 on Saturday at Eagle Crest Golf Course in Ypsilanti. “I guess people are happy and congratulating me for being a freshman and getting fifth out of 90,” Shipley said. “I wanted to win, but it didn’t happen. Maybe next year.” Shipley was tied for eighth after the first day. “She just puts a lot of pressure on herself,” Hastings varsity girls’ golf coach Bruce Krueger said Saturday. “I had to convince her yesterday she was still doing fine. She just expected a lot more from a freshman than she should.” The Saxon team had a good year as well, but finished second to South Christian in the O-K Gold and just missed going to the state finals as a team by placing fourth at their regional tournament in East Lansing. Whatever tradition builds around the Lakewood varsity girls’ golf program, Chelsea Erb will always be the first Viking to ever earn a spot in the state finals. Erb placed fourth at her team’s Division 3 regional tournament at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, and was among the individual qualifiers for the Division 3 state finals which were held at Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing. At the finals, Erb fired a 176 over the course of the 36-hole two-day tournament. That total was good for a 12th place finish. “She remained in a steady routine all day and played the best golf I’ve seen her play all season,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch after Erb’s second day at the finals. “She has been such a great leader of our team and I am so happy to see her end this season so well.” To cap off the fall season, Natalie VanDenack and Kyleigh Sheldon from the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings girls’ swimming and diving Co-op team both earned trips to the Division 1 finals. VanDenack, a sophomore, was 13th in the 100-yard freestyle. Sheldon, a senior, competed in the diving finals for the second straight season. Many of Barry County’s best on the track in 2008 called Maple Valley home. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams seemed to be playing a game anything-you-can-do-I-can-do-better last spring. They were even all the way up until the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Finals. Both teams won championships in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Both teams won Division 3 Regional Championships. Both teams finished fourth at the Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Division 3 Team State Finals. Delton Kellogg junior Mark Loveland finished sixth in Division 3’s 103-pound weight class at the 2008 Individual State Finals. Both teams had medallists at the MHSAA State Finals, but the Lion boys’ team won the schools’ lone state championship in 2008. The foursome of senior Charles Wymer, and juniors Jeff Burd, Nick Thurlby, and Rob Morehouse won the Division 3 1600-meter relay championship, in 3 minutes 24.71 seconds. “It was awesome,” said Lion boys’ head coach Brian Lincoln, who added that he was fairly certain that it was the first state championship performance for the Lion boys’ track and field program. That was the end of the day at the state finals for the Lions, but it had already been a very good day at Comstock Park High School. Wymer, Thurlby, and Jimmy Brown placed third in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:31.87. Burd was the state runner-up in the 800-meter run, finishing in 1:57.92. Continued next page Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings sophomore Natalie VanDenack became the girls’ swimming and diving team’s first swimmer to reach the Division 1 state final in November. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — Page 15 Saxons score double overtime win in tourney final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor No single player summed up the momentum swings in the two overtime sessions at Belding High School Tuesday night than Hastings’ junior guard Riley McLean. McLean knocked down three free throws with 37.5 seconds remaining in the second overtime session, to break a 61-61 tie. Hastings held the lead the rest of the night, The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its championship at the Belding Holiday Tournament Tuesday night, after their 65-62 double overtime victory over Godwin Heights. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior center Adam Skedgell is hit by Godwin Heights’ Lovelace Fisher in the final seconds of the first overtime period Tuesday night at Belding. (Photo by Brett Bremer) scoring a 65-62 win over Godwin Heights in the championship game of the Belding Holiday Tournament. With his team up 56-55 and 18.3 seconds left on the clock in the first overtime, McLean missed a pair of free throws. Godwin took a 57-56 lead on a pair of foul shots by Demonte Jones with 3.9 seconds left, but the Saxons tied things up as Adam Skedgell knocked down one of two foul shots with 1.9 left in the session. Skedgell was hammered under the hoop after hauling in a pass he hauled in that went the length of the court following Jones’ free throws. In the second overtime, McLean hit a threepointer with 2:48 left that put his team up 6058, then knocked down a foul shot to put his team up three. As the clock ticked under a minute, McLean was whistled for an unpressured over-and-back violation. Godwin came down the floor, and Jeanie Davis buried a game-tying three-pointer. McLean’s three free throws broke that tie 13 seconds later. “That’s what this group is about,” Saxon head coach Don Schils said. “You come back fighting. We have talked about that a ton since last year.” “This is one of the kinds of games we’ve lost in the past. We’ve done a good job in close games this year. I think this will give us even more confidence when we experience pressure situations.” McLean also hit an off-balance jumper from the elbow with two seconds left in regulation that tied the game at 47 and sent it into the first overtime. While McLean was in the middle of some big plays, Saxon senior center Skedgell was making big plays all night. The Saxons senior center, Skedgell, led the way all night finishing with 35 points. Despite picking up his fourth foul with just over a minute left in regulation, he poured in a total of ten points in the two overtime sessions. He earned All-Tournament honors, as did teammate Brad Hayden. “In all honesty, that’s kind of what I expect from him,” Schils said of Skedgell. “He can dominate games, and today he flat out dominated. He’s very capable of doing that, not just with his scoring, but he can do it on the defensive end and with his rebounding.” McLean finished the night with 15 points for Hastings, and Dustin Bateson added six. De’Quince Greene led Godwin Heights with 20 points. Steve Roper added 17 points, and Demonte Jones 11. Hastings built a five-point lead early in the third quarter, but saw its offense struggle a bit Saxon senior point guard Adam Swartz (left) looks to pass as he moves around Godwin Heights’ De’Quince Greene during the second quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) against a zone that the Wolverines threw at it during the second half of the period. The two teams headed into the fourth quarter tied at 37. The Saxons went more than three and a half minutes in the fourth quarter without scoring a point, and the Wolverines jumped out to a 44-37 advantage. Skedgell scored six straight points to pull his team within one, then made a nice pass out of a double team to point guard Adam Swartz who found Dylan McKay wide open under the basket to put his team up 45-44. “That’s just a great high school game,” Schils said. “When I was shaking hands with coach Chad (Conklin) from Godwin Heights, he smiled. Both teams made plays, huge plays when you never thought it would really happen.” Hastings is now 5-0 on the season. The Saxons opened the tournament by scoring a 49-29 win over Cabrini High School Monday. Hastings jumped out to a 25-13 lead in the first half. Skedgell led the way with 13 points. Hayden had 11, and Dane Schils eight. Vince Schantz led Cabrini with eight points. YEAR IN SPORTS, continued from previous page Saxon wrestlers Josh Morehouse, (from left) Tom McKinney, Matt Watson, and Ryan Bosma carry the team Banner around Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena before the start of the Division 2 state quarterfinals. “We’re licking our chops for next year already,” Lincoln said. Wymer was the lone senior who regularly contributed points for the Lions in 2008. For Thurlby, the 1600-meter relay performance made him the first Lion boy to ever medal in four events at the state finals. He was also third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (39.71 seconds) and fourth in the 110meter high hurdles (15.19). “The most fun for me this season was breaking the 300-meter hurdle record and 4X4 relay (1600-meter),” said Thurlby. “During running, I’m focused. I block everything out of my head, and don’t think about what’s going on around me, I just run my race.” The Maple Valley girls had a great day too. The team of Dani Christensen, Mallorie Densmore, Elizabeth Stewart, and Lauren Pierce was third in the 400-meter relay with a time of 51:36, and fourth in the 800-meter relay in 1:47.86. Christensen added a third state medal, placing third in the 300-meter hurdles in 46.38. Maple Valley also had Stacey Fassett score a sixth-place medal in the pole vault. She cleared 9 feet 6 inches. Delton Kellogg had a solid day at the Division 3 state finals as well. Panther sophomore Katie Searles became the first Delton girl ever to score three state medals in one meet. She was seventh in the 100-meter hurdles (16.13 seconds), then teamed with Rachael Williams, Hannah Williams, and Delton Kellogg junior Hannah Williams (3) knocks a kill past the block of pair of Pennfield players in the final Kalamazoo Valley Association match of the season. The Delton girls topped Pennfield to complete a 9-0 conference regular season, and went on to win the league tournament championship as well. Thornapple Kellogg junior Kyle Dalton celebrates his victory in the championship semifinals at the Division 2 Individual Wrestling State Finals, he went on to finish second in the 125-pound weight class. Chelsea Vanderwoude to place third in the 800-meter relay (1:47.70) and seventh in the 400-meter relay (51.83). Two runners from the Delton boys’ team earned seventh place medals, David Roberts in the 300-meter hurdles (40.56) and Martel Epperson in the 200-meter dash (23.29). Maple Valley’s girls won a regional championship, but couldn’t match the Lion boys’ Barry County Championship in 2008. That honor went to the Thornapple Kellogg girls. The Thornapple Kellogg girls won their Division 2 regional meet at Charlotte High School, and set a number of athletes to the state finals. Junior Emma Ordway earned the Trojans’ lone state medal, placing fourth in the 400-meter run with a time of 59.14. The Viking girls’ 3200-meter relay team of Ashley Pifer, Brittany Raffler, Alexis Brodbeck, and Jessika Blackport scored the seventh place medal at the Division 2 State Finals which were held in Zeeland. On the baseball diamond in the spring, Viking senior Michael Barbour had the best season stealing bases ever at Lakewood, swiping 53 bags. He and teammate Jesse Martin both earned all-state honors. The Viking varsity baseball team won a district championship in 2008. As the summer went on, Lakewood began the search for a new athletic director and found its man, Wayne Piercefield. He got to see the Viking varsity football team end its season with a 42-36 overtime victory over his alma mater, Ionia. It wasn’t a happy football season for the Barry County teams, who all failed to reach the postseason. Lakewood High School will look very different in 2009. The Viking varsity boys’ tennis team in the fall had to play every one of its matches on the road last fall, because there was suddenly a road where their courts had been. They did host a dual and a Lakewood Invitational on the courts at Ionia High School. A major construction project is well underway at the high school. In fact, an entirely new gym is being built on the south side of the school, along with new locker rooms, a new weight room, an area for the wrestlers, and eventually new tennis courts will be built outside. �Page 16 — Thursday, January 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons score 18-point win in tournament finale by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team showed both its sides at the Bangor Holiday Saxon sophomore forward puts up a jumper during the third quarter of her team’s 42-32 loss to Buchanan at the Bangor Holiday Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tournament Monday and Tuesday nights, as they earned a third-place finish in the fourteam event. “The talent is there. The youth is there,” said Hastings head coach Dan Carpenter. “We’re going to see a little bit of both as we move forward.” Hastings scored its first victory of the season, in the consolation game Tuesday evening, topping Hartford 53-35. Hartford came into the game with four wins already on the season, after suffering their first loss of the season in the opening round of the tournament against the host Vikings. The Saxons are now 1-4. The Saxons picked up their offensive play on Tuesday night. “We had some really nice opportunities where we had the shots from 15 feet, and we were making them,” Carpenter said. Hastings built a 16-6 lead in the opening quarter, then pushed their advantage to 30-16 by the half. Hartford made a run in the third quarter, cutting that lead down to eight points, but the Saxons rebounded to pull back ahead by 11 heading into the fourth. Kayla Vogel led Hastings with 14 points on the night, and Brittany Hickey had a big game with 11 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Hickey was slowed Monday night, in the tournament opener, by an ankle injury she suffered in practice Sunday. “She was hobbling around Monday pretty good,” Carpenter said. “Tuesday, she sucked it up. It was the most aggressive she’s been all year.” Gabrielle Shipley contributed six points and eight rebounds for the Saxons, while Jennifer Ratliff added five points and Taylor Carpenter and Kelsi Herrington had four each. “The girls really came out and played with that same intensity they had the night before, and worked real hard on executing offensively and playing tough defensively,” said coach Carpenter. The night before was a 42-32 loss to Buchanan in the opening round of the tournament. The biggest difference between the Saxons and the Bucks was their outside shooting. Buchanan hit a pair of three pointers in the first two minutes of the game, and had four in the first half that helped them build a 19-12 lead. The Saxons handled the Bucks’ full-court pressure well, but still had too many turnovers on the night, finishing with 26. “That’s about ten more than we can handle,” coach Carpenter said. A few turnovers by Buchanan in the early part of the third quarter let the Saxons back into the game. The Bucks turned the ball over on their first three possession of the second half. Taylor Carpenter converted a three-point play to give Hastings a 20-19 lead with 6:15 The Saxons’ Gabrielle Shipley fires a pass over the top of the Buchanan press near center court during Monday’s tournament contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to play in the third. The Hastings’ offense stalled though, and the Bucks battled back to go in front 29-24 by the end of the period. A 5-0 run by the Bucks to start the fourth quarter, pushed their lead to double digits for the first time. Hillary Faulkner hit four three-pointers, and led Buchanan with 15 points. Elizabeth Hein had nine points, and three others finished with five. Shipley led the Saxons with ten points. Vogel had eight points and ten rebounds. Veronica Hayden had five points and five rebounds, while also taking care of many of the ball-handling duties against the Buck press. Saxon senior guard Jennifer Ratliff (5) plays defense against Buchanan junior guard Elizabeth Hein at the top of the key during Monday’s Bangor Holiday Tournament opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 2009 RULES: 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2008. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. 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Understanding your elementary student’s math and reading homework so you can help.” The workshop will be taught by Hastings Area Schools teachers and Title I staff. Parents will take home games and activities to do with their children. Included in the workshop is pizza dinner and childcare. Registration is required for those who would like dinner. Register by call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 269-948-3264. The January workshop also will be presented Monday, Jan. 19, at the First Baptist Church in Middleville, located at 5215 N. M-37; at Monday, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church, located on East Woodlawn in Hastings. ILR winter classes begin New programs for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) begin next week at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld campus on West Gun Lake Road. The first class will be another in the world religion series led by Michael Anton. This semester’s class is "Hinduism – an overview and history.” Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 11 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Information for this and other classes may be obtained by calling 948-9500, ext. 2803 or by stopping at the Hastings KCC office. All ILR programs are open to seniors 50 and over. YMCA basketball extends deadline The YMCA will accept late registrations for the youth basketball league for third and fourth grade girls and boys as well as fifth and sixth grade girls. The fifth and sixth grade boys program is full at this time. Cost for the program is $45 for residents of the city of Hastings and Hastings or Hope townships. The cost is $55 for those who live outside of those townships. Games are played on Saturday mornings for six weeks after two weeks of clinics beginning Saturday, Jan. 10. Third and fourth grade leagues will play at Star Elementary School in Hastings, and the fifth and sixth grade leagues will play at the Hastings Middle School west gym. For more information, call the YMCA office at 269-945-4574 or check the Web site www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hearing set for case involving death of deputy by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Justin Malik, 24, of Hastings was in Barry County District Court Monday facing three charges stemming from the Oct. 17 accident in Carlton Township that caused the death of longtime Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Yonkers. Malik is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in death, driving while license suspended resulting in death and negligent homicide. After making certain that Malik understood his rights, Magistrate Glen Straup asked Malik if he understood the charges. Straup explained that because Malik had a previous felony conviction, he could be sentenced to a term of 15 years to 22 1/2 years in prison for each of the first two charges and three years on the negligent homicide charge. Originally, Malik faced up to 15 years on each of the first two charges and two years on the third charge. Malik, who was represented in court by his attorney, Jeffrey Kortes of Grand Rapids, softly replied that he understood the charges and the possible terms of imprisonment if he is convicted. Straup set 8:30 a.m. Jan. 14 for the preliminary hearing. Barry County Prosecutor Thomas Evans represented the people in Monday’s hearing. He also will be present at the Jan. 14 hearing. “At that time,” Evans said, “one of three things may happen. Malik may waive his Justin Malik, right, appeared in District Court Monday to have his preliminary hearing set on charges stemming from the death of Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Yonkers. Pictured with Malik is his attorney, Jeffrey Kortes of Grand Rapids. rights to hold that hearing, he may waive his rights and enter a plea, or a preliminary examination date will be set. At the preliminary examination, testimony will be heard to establish probable cause that there is enough evidence to show that the crime was committed and enough probable cause to establish that Malik did indeed commit the crimes for which he is being charged.” Evans said normally the preliminary hearing would be held in district court but he believes this hearing will be held in Barry County Circuit Court. Evans said the toxicology examination conducted after the accident had been completed by the Michigan State Police in Lansing. Results showed that Malik was legally intoxicated at the time of the accident. Malik has an extensive record of driving while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license. Including a 2003 felony conviction on a charge of unlawfully driving away an automobile, Malik has been arrested 14 times. Thirteen of those arrests were for violating his probation by either driving while intoxicated or for driving on a suspended license, or both. Despite his numerous violations of his probation, Malik spent less than 24 hours in jail in 10 of those 14 arrests. He currently is out on $750 bond for the accident that killed Dep. Yonkers. Kortes asked the court to continue the bond and Evans, citing the fact that Malik has not been arrested in the interim, did not oppose continuation of the bond. At the time of his arrest, Malik had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit and also had a trace amount of marijuana in his system, according to lab reports. The accident report compiled by the Michigan State Police indicated Malik was See HEARING, page 2 County Board re-elects chair, eliminates night meetings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Once a month night meetings are not going to be part of the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ 2009 agenda, unless a special issue dictates the need for one. With unanimous approval, the board Tuesday voted to hold its regular meetings at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. For about the past seven years, the fourth Tuesday meeting had been held in the evening. The switch to daytime meetings also includes an earlier time. Morning meetings previously started a half-hour later. County Board Chairman Michael Callton, who was unanimously re-elected chairman for a third term at the meeting, said fewer citizens attended the evening sessions and that was a factor for the change. In addition, during an interview, he said evening meetings also meant “comp time issues” with county employees and night sessions forced some commissioners to cancel personal and work commitments. “If there is a special issue, we will gladly schedule a night meeting,” Callton said. He noted that citizens who did attend the evening sessions and all others may view every board meeting on the county’s Web site. Having an invocation at future meetings was part of the discussion during the reorganizational session. Newly elected County Commissioner Mike Bremer brought up the subject, asking board members whether they wanted to have an invocation at future meetings. Bremer read a sample invocation to the board. Callton said to include an invocation during a meeting does not require a vote by the commissioners. Callton said he will include an invocation, after the pledge of allegiance, on the next meeting agenda and will give Bremer the opportunity to give the invocation. “This is not intended to promote a certain religious point of view, but it is intended to be a celebration of diversity,” Callton said, adding that it would be nice to have future invocations by a Native American and others. In other business, Commissioner Don Nevins was re-elected to the board’s vice chairman post on a 6-2 vote. Commissioners Bremer and Craig Stolsonburg cast the dissenting votes. Callton also appointed commissioners to serve on the board’s five standing committees and as county representatives on various other boards and commissions during 2009. Board Committee appointments are: • Finance – Don Nevins, chairman; Craig Stolsonburg, Robert Houtman, Michael Callton and (alternate) Joe Lyons. The Finance Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. on the Thursday before each board meeting. • County Development and Planning – Howard “Hoot” Gibson, chairman; Lyons, Jeff VanNortwick, Callton and (alternate) Nevins. The County Development and Planning Committee meets at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. • Facilities and Property – VanNortwick, chairman; Mike Bremer, Lyons, Callton, and (alternate) Gibson. The Facilities and Property Committee meets at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month. • Personnel/Human Services – Bremer, chairman; VanNortwick, Nevins, Gibson and December winds topple Lakewood High School wall By Helen Mudry Staff Writer High winds late in December caused major damage to the construction site at Lakewood High School. During the overnight hours of Saturday, Dec. 27, to Sunday Dec. 28, wind Free finance class offered MainStreet Savings Bank is offering a free class called “You and Your Credit” Thursday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. The class will teach the basics of credit reporting, understanding credit score, and the importance of good credit. Participants will learn how to check and improve their credit. To enroll, contact Hastings Community Education at 269-948-4414. The class will take place in MainStreet Savings Bank’s community room and will be taught by Barb Denny. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 1, 2009 Construction continues at Lakewood High School after 60-mile-an-hour wind gusts blew down part of the new gym wall over Christmas break. gusts measured at up to 60 miles per hour blew down 114 linear feet of the partially constructed 34-foot high west wall of the new gym being constructed. Scaffolding also was strewn about. Since it was late at night over Christmas break, neither students nor construction workers were in the area. Kendall Smith from the custodial staff notified Superintendent Mike O’Mara Sunday morning, and high school principal Brian Williams was called at 9 a.m. Besides damage to the cinder block wall, the wind blew bundles of roofing insulation about, and some ended up in the field across from the high school on M-50. There was minimal damage to the insulation. Most bundles remained intact and were able to be collected by the roofers on Sunday and Monday. Some shingles were also blown off roofs at the school’s Unity Field. Wind damage is covered by the school’s insurance. Estimated costs for cleanup and reconstruction are $120,000, said O’Mara, who was told it will take 15 to 20 days for cleanup and repair to be completed. He also was told such wind occurrences are not frequent but not uncommon. Construction on the gym, music rooms and science wing continue as the wall is repaired. Callton. The Personnel/Human Services Committee meets at 9 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. • Law Enforcement, Public Safety & Courts – Houtman, chairman; Stolsonburg, Nevins, Gibson and Callton. Callton said Houtman is a former Kalamazoo County court administrator and former chairman of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. The Law Enforcement, Public Safety & Courts Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Among the appointments as county representatives on other boards and commissioners, the four new county commissioners’ primary assignments include Bremer on the Charlton Park Board and the County Economic Development Alliance; Houtman on the Judicial Council and Southwest Michigan Substance Abuse Advisory Board; Lyons on the County-City of Hastings Airport Board and the Barry/Eaton Board of Health; and Stolsonburg on the Central Dispatch/911 Board and Planning & Zoning Board. Other county representative appointments include Lyons on the Agricultural Preservation Board; Gibson on the Airport Board and Area Agency on Aging Board, Region IIIB; VanNortwick and Callton on the Board of Health; Callton on the Barry County Resource Network Board; Lyons, Bremer and Houtman on the Board of Public Works; Lyons on Brownfield Redevelopment; VanNortwick on the Community Action Board; Nevins and Gibson on the Chief Executive Officers Board; Callton on the Chamber of Commerce Board; Gibson and Callton on the Commission on Aging Board; Houtman on the Community Corrections Advisory Board; VanNortwick on the Conservation District Board; Stolsonburg, Department of Human Services; Bremer, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Nevins, Green Gables Haven Board; Stolsonburg, Gun Lake Board; Callton, Jordan Lake Board; Gibson, Judicial Council; Nevins, Local Development Financing Authority (industrial district), Hastings; Bremer, Local Development Financing Authority, Middleville; Stolsonburg and Houtman, Local Emergency Planning Committee; Nevins and Gibson, Mental Health Board; Nevins, Mortgage Review; VanNortwick, Parks & Recreation Board; Lyons, Solid Waste Oversight; Nevins and Gibson, Transportation Board; VanNortwick, Watershed Steering Committee; and Houtman and Gibson, WrapAround Team. �Page 2 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Rep. Calley speaks to Kiwanis members Hastings Planning Commission addresses monument signs about new graduation requirements by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Jan. 7 meeting of the Hastings Kiwanis Club opened with pledge and a prayers. Members were heard to say “Thank goodness it’s 2009. It can’t be as bad as 2008.” Guest speaker State Rep. Brian Calley spoke about the major issues facing Michigan and the nation. He began with comments about the new high school graduation requirements. He said no one can argue about the value of raising the bar, but added that he was concerned about the zero flexibility. “The new requirements don’t come without an expense,” said Calley. He argued that the “one-size-fits-all” requirements of more math and science have put the trades in jeopardy. Many students find their choices have been taken away. “We need students educated in trades as well as math,” said Calley. “We need plumbers and scientists ... With the new requirements, at the end of the day, the work force will not be rounded.” He added that he had to pass algebra II but has never used it. He said the new requirements were a political move, the answer for people who thought manufacturers would flock to Michigan so they could find an educated math/science work force. The topic then changed to the process of elections both national and state. He said the cost of running a presidential campaign has changed from $100 million in 2000 to $1 billion in 2008. “It will not be easy to take the money out of politics,” he said. Calley expressed concern about the newly elected state representatives. “The new group does not have a strong economic plan for the state,” observed Calley. “I hope I am proven wrong.” On the economic issues, he said consumer confidence is very important. And any benefit of an economic stimulus will be eaten by inflation. He ended his talk with a mention of health care spending. He said the only way to stop increases is to stop medical technology. “The new advances in medical technology benefit only a fraction of the people,” but he added it is difficult to put a value on it, especially when it is “your mother or your child.” Brian Calley Irving Township home destroyed by fire by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Firefighters from Freeport, Thornapple and Hastings responded to a house fire at 3545 William Hayes Drive in Irving Township Jan. 3. The fire which reportedly started shortly after 2 a.m. completely destroyed the home, causing approximately $210,000 to the structure and another $140,000 to the contents. Six people occupied the home at the time but smoke detectors alerted them in time to escape safely. “When we arrived on the scene, smoke and flames were coming out of the east windows of the home,” said Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger, “and not long after, the main floor gave way, making entry impossible.” Freeport Firefighter Lani Forbes said inves- NOW’S THE TIME FOR 2009 CALENDARS! Personalized 12 Month Photo Calendar Create your own personal calendar with your favorite photos and important dates 21 $ ADDITIONAL COPIES $12.00 95 tigation into the cause of the fire continues but it appears it may have started at or near the family’s Christmas tree. “They are very fortunate they had smoke detectors in the home,” she said. “They had smelled smoke earlier, and the smoke detectors went off shortly after 2 a.m. We received the alarm at 2:05 and were dispatched at 2:06. We were on the scene very quickly, but there was simply no way to save the structure. The fire was intense, and we used more than 3,400 gallons of water to get it under control.” Forbes said the fire illustrates the importance of people to have smoke detectors in their homes. “Anyone who needs smoke detectors in their home can contact any local fire department to receive free detectors,” Forbes said. “There are still 29 percent of the homes in Barry County which do not have smoke detectors. This fire shows the importance of smoke detectors and how they can save lives. Fortunately, in this case, tragedy was averted, but I shudder to think what might have happened if there had been no smoke detectors in that home. The fire spread so quickly and it was so intense. 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Yonkers, an undercover narcotics officer with the sheriff’s department, was driving a motorcycle at the time of the accident and was unable to avoid hitting Malik’s vehicle. Yonkers was reportedly on duty at the time of the accident and was traveling to a home to check on a suspect. Previous attempts by the Banner to view the accident report and the evidence being compiled against Malik was withheld by the Michigan State Police, citing departmental policy. A spokesperson for the State Police explained that because the evidence is sought by so many different parties, including the defense attorney, the insurance company involved and the media, they have advised anyone seeking to review the evidence submit a Freedom of Information Act request. And because members of the Michigan State Police who investigated the accident will undoubtedly be called to testify in the case, they have refused to comment on any portion of the investigation. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Signs were the topic of the evening at Monday’s Hastings Planning Commission meeting. Hastings City Bank submitted a request to the commission in November requesting permission to construct a free-standing monument sign marking the facility. The proposal includes a request for a sign that is approximately 10 feet tall. “We’ve tried to be very sensitive to fitting our sign in the existing downtown area and the building itself,” said Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director at the bank. Currently, monument signs are not allowed in the downtown area. City Planner Tim Johnson said there is no particular reason monument signs are not allowed downtown, they just have not historically been allowed in downtown Hastings. He said if the signs meet the objectives of the commission, there is no reason not to allow them. “I have a problem with 10 feet high,” said Planning Commission Chairwoman Elizabeth Forbes. “I hate to see it that high up in the air.” Johnson said most communities that do allow monument signs limit the height to six feet. The commission asked city staff to draft an ordinance addressing monument signs downtown to bring back to the next meeting. In other business at Monday’s meeting, the planning commission: • Held a public hearing soliciting comment on draft amendments of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance to regulate types of vehicles and their storage on residential property. The amendment addresses supplemental parking requirements in residential zones and includes stipulations that all driveways and parking areas shall be maintained in good condition. Parking of semi-tractors, semitrailers or vehicles with dual rear axles in residential areas is prohibited, and parking spaces and driveways shall not occupy in excess of 40 percent of the width of the front yard at any point as measured from property line to property line. There was no comment during the public hearing. The ordinance was sent to city council for approval. • Held a public hearing for the rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity for a vacant parcel located in the 900 block of East State Street. The zoning was changed from industrial to residential so Habitat for Humanity can build a home on what is now a vacant parking lot. There was no comment during the public hearing. The ordinance was sent to city council for approval. • Continued discussion on amendments to the sign ordinance regarding the regulation of free-standing monument signs within the B2 zoning district. The commission asked Johnson to return with more information and options about signs at the February meeting. • Continued discussion of the Comprehensive Community Plan. Community Development Director John Hart discussed issue champions and action strategies for the subjects in the plan. The subjects include technology, water and sewer infrastructure; non-motorized transportation; neighborhood character; marketing; natural features/open space; residential, institutional, industrial, commercial and downtown land use; and intergovernmental coordination. • Discussed the 2009 Planning Commission Work Task List. Dave Jasperse asked that it be amended to address a larger number of sign types instead of a larger number of pylon sign types. • Discussed a draft ordinance to regulate wind turbines. Commission members asked that a professional address them about matter before making any decisions. • Discussed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding the creation of the planning commission to comply with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. • Received a Joint Planning Committee status report. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the informational meeting held in December was well-attended and the city looks forward to moving ahead with the plan. • Discussed measures on how to ensure project completion when approving site plans or taking other formal municipal action. Mansfield said this is an issue because the Hastings Ponds project developer still has a small list of tasks to complete. Jasperse asked Mansfield to find out what other communities do to guarantee project completion. Several members expressed interest in bonding projects to ensure completion. • Received and placed on file the synopsis of activity for the Planning Commission in 2008. • Discussed a change of time and day for Planning Commission meetings. The meetings changed from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in city hall. Tobacco-free effort goes into effect by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A no-tobacco initiative went into effect Jan. 1 at a number of Barry County companies. Previously, Pennock Hospital, Barry County and the City of Hastings had imposed the ban. Companies added to the list starting the first of the year were Barry County Lumber, Viking Corporation, J-Ad Graphics, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Flexfab, MainStreet Bank, Hastings Fiberglass and Hastings Aluminum Products. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown said he felt the no-smoking initiative has been accepted well by both county employees and visitors to county offices. “Whenever I have approached someone who was smoking and advised them of the policy, everyone has responded very well,” Brown said. “They have either extinguished their cigarette or cigar or gone off the premises. “We feel it is an important factor in the health of everyone,” he said. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield echoed Brown’s statement. “We have actually had a no-smoking policy in effect since about 2001,” he said, “which prohibited city employees from smoking on the premises or in city vehicles. This initiative includes persons who come into the city offices. The reaction has been very positive, and I have not seen any problems with the initiative. It has been very well received and respected.” Dave Baum, of Hastings Fiberglass, said he has received positive feedback from the majority of the employees there. “I know that three or four people have quit tobacco use because of the initiative,” Baum said. “And I have to feel that many others have cut back their use. It has had a really positive effect on the health of our workplace. “I think it will have a positive affect on the health and wellness of our employees.” Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, which publishes the Hastings Banner, said he fully supports the initiative. “The insurance coalition has been active now for quite a few years, and throughout our investigation of health care, smoking and the use of tobacco products come up more than any other single issue,” Jacobs said. “So we decided to do something about it. “It looks like the state will also pass legislation early in 2009 making it illegal to smoke or use tobacco in any public facility. I think that shows Barry County is ahead of the curve,” Jacobs said. “We are all concerned about our staff and issues that impact our health,” he added. “Some say ‘It’s my right to smoke,’ and we understand that. Yet, in the long run, our position will benefit our employees and their personal health. “As we look back on the issue a couple of years from now, I think we will be able to say it was well worth any problems that came up along the way.” For help with tobacco cessation, group sessions meeting for six weeks in Caledonia beginning Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. The classes will be held at the Metro Health Plaza, 8941 N. Rodgers Court, on M-37. To register, call 616-975-0123 or go to www.tobaccofreepartners.org and click on classes. Hastings Public Library upcoming events Thursday, Jan. 8 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Book club for adults in the community room; Eckhart Tolle’s New Earth 5:15 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in the community room; 1952 film presenting five of O Henry’s charming short stories. Friday, Jan. 9 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Preschool story time about scarves. 1 to 2 p.m. Book club for adults in the community room; Eckhart Tolle’s New Earth Saturday, Jan. 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. Monday, Jan. 12 Winter Reading Club for adults begins; “Michigan Makes for a Good Book” through April 18. 2 to 8 p.m. Computer classes in the community room. Tuesday, Jan. 13 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler time about hats. 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 6 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting in the community room. Wednesday, Jan. 14 6:30 p.m. Friends of Hastings Public Library winter meeting in the community room. Thursday, Jan. 15 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 5:15 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in the Community Room; 1949 film starring Dick Powell and Evelyn Keyes based on the Freedman novel Mrs. Mike. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 3 The Revue moves from Vermontville to Nashville “Vermontville’s loss is Nashville’s gain” by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After nearly 13 years and 43 productions, the curtain will be falling on The Revue’s run at the historic Vermontville Opera House. When The Revue’s current production “A Night in Vegas,” featuring the musical “Forever Plaid,” closes Sunday, Feb. 1, it will move to a new venue in the former Masonic temple in downtown Nashville. “It’s the end of Act I and the beginning of Act II for The Revue,” said The Revue founder Bill Reynolds, who sees the move as a chance for the theater group to expand. “With our own building, we will have more options now, like the possibility of running a theater summer camp or expanding our offerings if the high school ends up cutting their program.” Reynolds said the move is the result of harassment by township residents and a member of the township board. “I started this a long time ago, and my kids are getting older,” he explained. “But it was getting so it wasn’t fun anymore, and I didn’t want to continue if it wasn’t going to be fun.” During its regular December meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Vermontville Township Board received a letter from Reynolds, severing the theater group’s ties with Vermontville Township, which owns the historic building, where the theater group has practiced and performed. “After nearly two years of continual ridicule from local community members and recent insulting comments ... I am done fighting and defending this organization,” wrote Reynolds. “To say The Revue has had it easy the past 12 years, claiming I have been ‘sucking off the system’ is insulting. The Revue has saved the township thousands of dollars with the services I have taken care of these past years — services that more than enough cover any rental fee. In addition to these routine services, The Revue has undergone many large projects such as the recent painting, renovating the boys’ bathroom, dry cleaning stage curtains and the many other small things fixed from normal wear and tear. All the costs of labor and services were completely covered by The Revue and friends. Unfortunately, you will soon find out how much money it will cost you by having The Revue no longer taking care of these items ...” Despite his decision to end his contract with the township, Reynolds praised some board members for their support over the years. “I appreciate (Township Treasurer) JoAnne Nehmer, (Clerk) Sharon Stewart and (Trustee Blair Miller’s strong verbal support over the years, recognizing the positive influence The Revue has had on Vermontville, second only to the Maple Syrup Festival. It Bill Reynolds, founder of The Revue, stands in front of the former Masonic Lodge in downtown Nashville, the new home of the theater group. will be truly missed by many from within the community, as well as the thousands who do not live in Vermontville, that participate in or watch the shows,” he wrote. For his part, Brian Moore, Vermontville Township Board member and chairman of the buildings and grounds committee, said he was simply trying to ensure the safety of those who use the building. “I was appointed by the board as chairman of this committee, and I feel it is my responsibility to make the building safe; It is nothing against The Revue or Bill,” said Moore. “In June, we had Leroy Hummell, the fire inspector from Charlotte come in and do an inspection, and he gave us a list of 16 things that needed to be done. And, I feel it is my responsibility to see that those things get done to make the opera house a safe place for people to come and for people to put on shows.” Moore said he and committee members Sheri Reynolds, from The Revue, Vermontville Township Librarian Carla Rumsey, and Vermontville Township Fire Chief Monte O’Dell decided who should be responsible for what part of the abatement. The Revue’s responsibilities were to include cleaning up the basement and moving things away from the furnaces, removing a broken paper towel dispenser in the ladies room, moving a confetti cannon away from stage lights, removing extension cords, dusting stage lights, treating the stage curtain with flame-retardant chemicals and cleaning the backstage area. Moore said most of those things have already been done. Reynolds concluded his letter by writing, “The opera house will not be left as I found it, but better.” Reynolds said that within two days of submitting his letter to the board, Nashville chiropractor and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton, who owns the old Masons building, contacted him about donating the use of the second floor of the building in exchange for repair and maintenance. “I actually had two offers — one from Mike and one from Charlotte. But the Charlotte offer wasn’t definite, and I also wanted to keep The Revue in Maple Valley,” said Reynolds. “Mike really supports the community and sees that there is nothing bad about bringing all these people to a small town.” “This is a real coup for Nashville; Vermontville’s loss is Nashville’s gain,” said Callton. “The Revue sells 4,000 tickets a year. When people come to town, they’ll spend money here. It’s all good for Nashville. “I’m donating the use of the space. All they have to do is fix it up and take care of it, and I know they will do a fantastic job. The space is just as big as the opera house and more beautiful.” added Callton. “I’m really excited about The Revue coming here, and I can’t wait to see the room upstairs restored; it will be glorious. It has a gallery, 20-foot ceilings, and all the walls and the ceiling are covered with ornamental tin.” Reynolds said that while he regrets having to sever ties with the opera house, he is excited about the new space. “It has stairs like the opera house, but they are indoors and there is a lobby, balcony, storage, dressing rooms and indoor plumbing — which is a big plus,” he said. “With the stairs being inside and having our own space we may be able to do something in the future about making it handicap accessible by putting in a chair lift or something like that when money allows.” Reynolds said he and volunteers from the community and The Revue plan to start work on renovating the Masonic Lodge as soon as The Revue is moving from the historic Vermontville Opera House to the upper floor of the former Masonic Lodge in Nashville. Pressed-tin ornamentation cover every inch of the walls in the Masonic Lodge. possible. “We’re going to stay on our schedule and we have our kids show, “Willy Wonka Jr.” coming up, so we have a lot to do before the last week of May. We’ll hold the auditions here in Nashville at the end of February,” he said. Reynolds said that he plans to move the majority of The Revue’s props, scenery and costumes from the opera house by the end of Mike Callton, owner of the old Masonic Lodge in downtown Nashville, looks around the space he has donated for the use by The Revue. the month. “We’re just keeping the things we’ll need for “Forever Plaid” at the opera house, the rest we’ll start moving to our new home as soon as we can,” he said. “The biggest thing will be getting the stage built the way we want it. That will be a nice weekend project. “We’re going to build the stage up front on the street side. It is also nice because we have a small lobby area and there will be room for people to hang their coats and things,” said Reynolds. “Also it was kind of fun backstage at the opera house where we didn’t really have dressing rooms — we were kind of close-knit. But, now and there are two rooms behind the balcony that can be used for storage and dressing rooms. We can hang up all of our costumes, and they’ll get used more. I’ve been keeping a lot of stuff in my garage, but now we have a lot more space.” Reynolds said that after building the stage, the next big concerns will be finding and rigging curtains, upgrading the electrical system and finding and installing stage lighting. “Amy Jo Parish (a Revue volunteer and the manager of the Charlotte Performing Arts Center at Charlotte High School) is looking into grant funding for the lighting system. But, if there are any electricians out there who would be willing to donate their time and expertise to upgrade the electrical system, that would be fantastic,” said Reynolds. “Our curtains will probably be make-shift for a while. I hope people will be understanding while we’re in our transition time. We’re a nonprofit organization and we don’t have a lot of funds, so we’re not going to be able to do everything right away, but the space will be very functional. “We’ll probably be scouring eBay and Craig’s List looking for chairs and seating. We don’t want to have to borrow and lug chairs and stuff up and down stairs when we do a show, but we will if we have to,” he added. “Right now, we’re developing a wishlist, but our priority is to keep the shows on schedule. “This is not the end; it is a fresh start for The Revue,” concluded Reynolds. Anyone interested in volunteering or making a donation to The Revue may call Reynolds at 269-838-4216 or log on to therevue1@yahoo.com. �Page 4 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV The good, the bad, and the importance of government regulations Hastings School Board should stand against union To the editor: In the Banner Dec. 18, “Hastings board addresses school, teacher issues,” the whole article could have been handled with the statement of Superintendent Rich Satterlee enlarged to cover the front page of Banner. The statement, “it’s a tactic – the impetus behind this tactic is to do what they’ve done in the past – bully and force administration to submit to the demands of the union.” Well done Rich Satterlee. Why tenure is given any teacher, I do not know, but it is the cause of plenty of trouble for each school district. The head of the union has tenure, thinks he is God’s gift to coaching, does not care about conditions in the country, state or county and school district. Money doesn’t grow on trees. It grinds me to pay not only for my own retirement but for federal, state, county, township and teachers, to boot – $2,000 extra on car for retirement of automotive union workers. Something is going to hit the fan and may not be far off. Not everyone has ever grabbed a hand full of dirt and let it sift through their fingers, saying nothing of putting a seed in the ground and watching it grow. Those folks have missed the boat. Hastings High School finances have been in shambles for years. One after one, they’ve been elected to grab the bull by the horn, only to get gored themselves into the loud ones. That is Hastings’ history. Rich Satterlee is first superintendent to tell the truth about negotiations with the union. The guy is a keeper, thank God at least one to make a stand. When has the school board ever stood up and said “no” in unison? Have they done anything now to back up Satterlee? The Hastings Alumni Association gave Carl Schoessel an honorary graduation award for his stay at Hastings. They better take it back and give to a more deserving person. Every school district has some remarkable teachers, and there are ones to get rid of. But once they get tenure, you have a lot of problems to weed them out. Those teachers know where they stand. Schoessel’s big plum, the so-called community building, paid for by the taxpayers, was mentioned that the schools should close it. First time in print that the building was every mentioned that it was owned by Hastings schools. You bet that is a sore spot. That was sold to the taxpayers for their use but was stolen by big talk by some of our prominent retired and other wheels. Donald Johnson, Middleville Radon test kits are available free this month Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester reminded Michigan homeowners this week to start the new year off right by testing their homes for radon. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed January to be Radon Action Month in Michigan, noting that radon is believed to be the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among non-smokers. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in almost any kind of soil or rock. It travels through the ground and is quickly diluted when released to the atmosphere. However, when it seeps into homes through openings in the foundation floor or walls, it can build up to unhealthy levels. “Radon is tasteless, odorless and colorless, which too often makes it easy to ignore,” said Chester. “The reality is that nearly one in eight Michigan homes could have an indoor radon problem, and the only way to know if your family is at risk is to test your home.” The DEQ is partnering with local health departments to ensure a source of low-cost test kits in every county this year. Most local health departments offer the kits for $15 or less, and many will be selling them at discounted prices during the month of January. Residents of Barry or Eaton counties may stop by the health department during the month of January and pick up a test kits for free (limit of two kits per address). Kits obtained from the local health departments include the postage to mail the device to an out-of-state laboratory, the fees for having the device analyzed and a report sent back to the user. For residents who cannot get to their local health department during normal business hours, kits may be obtained online at http://mi.radon.com. These kits include postage and lab fees in the price. Test kits may also be available from some hardware stores or home improvement centers, but not all include postage and analysis, so citizens are urged to read the packaging before making purchases. The National Academy of Sciences estimates that about 15,000 Americans die annually from radon-related lung cancer, and a Michigan Public Health Institute report estimates more than 600 new lung cancer cases in Michigan are attributable to indoor radon each year. Radon tests should be done in the lowest livable level of the home during the cooler months of the year, when windows and doors are normally kept closed. If the test indicates an elevated radon level, more testing should be done to confirm the problem and appropriate actions can be taken to reduce the levels when needed. To find out more about radon, call or visit the environmental health division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. or call 269-945-9516. More information also is available at the DEQ Web site at www.michigan.gov/deqradon, or call the DEQ Radon Program at 1-800-RADON-GAS (1-800-7236642) for a free packet of information. One of the most important responsibilities a newspaper has is noted there were "123 properties which did not comply with the serving as a historical scrapbook for the community. After I read ordinance (at the time of title transfer)." He went on to state the last week’s front-page Banner article on the TOST ordinance majority were resolved, and in the remaining cases, the health (Time of Sale or Transfer), I re-read last year’s files to see what the department is seeking legal action. hubbub was all about. The TOST ordinance shouldn’t be considered just another hoop The new law, requested by the Barry-Eaton District Health landowners must jump through to sell their property. It should be Department and approved 7-1 by the county board in 2007, what we expect from elected officials — seeking legislative rules requires property owners to have their septic tanks and wells to protect citizens from unexpected consequences. If we expect to inspected by health department officials protect our natural resources, then we whenever the property was sold or when should acknowledge that it takes certain ownership was transferred. requirements of landowners when it comes “If we don’t want to read a In fact, three Barry County townships to how we handle waste. Many citizens are — Johnstown, Baltimore and Assyria — cautioned by governmental regulation, as headline someday that says, sent residents to the polls on Jan. 5, 2008, they should be. But at times, it’s necessary, “Barry County’s water supplies as part of a primary election to vote on the especially when it is in the public’s best recall of Barry County Commissioner Jeff interest. are contaminated,” then we VanNortwick because he was one of the A good example is the recent financial need to put into place today commissioners who supported the TOST crisis we experienced. The whole mess the necessary regulations to ordinance. started when requirements of governmenMembers of the county board at the tal oversight of the nation’s financial syskeep our water safe for future time said they supported the regulation tem were relaxed, leaving investors and generations.” due to the rising problem of contamination homeowners vulnerable. As we begin the in lakes, rivers and streams. That original recovery process, we should demand calls article reported during the previous sumof more, new and better forms of regulamer, a number of Michigan beaches were forced to close due to tion; reforms that are apparently necessary to determine how Wall high levels of E. coli contamination and excessive levels of arsenic Street will conduct business in the future. And in Barry County, we in the water. While the problem of water contamination also was need certain regulations to protect us from landowners who are attributed to other sources such as wildlife and farm animals, the more concerned about selling their property than the condition it’s state health department cited poorly maintained septic tanks as part in as part of the sale. of the problem. If we don’t want to read a headline someday that says, “Barry Eric Pessell, environmental health director of the Barry-Eaton County’s water supplies are contaminated,” then we need to put District Health Department, was on hand last week to give an into place today the necessary regulations to keep our water safe update on the first 12 months of the program. Attending the pres- for future generations. entation was a large crowd, appearing almost entirely of people It wasn’t just the lack of regulation that allowed our financial who had opposed the TOST ordinance when it was first introduced system to fall; greed and the misuse of the public’s trust conand who remain adamant in their opposition. Even before Pessell tributed to the catastrophe. So, as we rebuild our economic system, gave his presentation, George Hubka, one of the most vocal oppo- we must accept that some people don’t always do the right thing nents of the ordinance, spoke up. Hubka was the person who led for the right reason all the time. In setting new safeguards for our the failed recall against VanNortwick. citizens, we must set sound regulations and personal responsibiliAlso on the front page was a photo and caption of the newly ty as a demand of our political institutions, placing the importance elected county officials being sworn into office to serve the people of the public’s best interest always over any self-interests. of Barry County starting in January, and that’s where I’m going with my comments for this week’s column. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. During Pessell’s formal presentation, he was able to show several problems found due to the new reporting requirement. He Top 10 items help during winter power outages Michigan residents can never be too careful in making sure they are prepared for the winter power outages. Depending on how much damage is done by the storm, power could be out for several hours to several days. Here is a list from the CampSafe Coalition of "must have" items to ensure that you and your family are safe during those long power outages: •Battery Powered Lighting- When evening rolls around, battery powered lights and lamps provide a safe and reliable light source. Flashlights are handy for temporary uses, but battery powered camping lanterns can be used to light rooms, hallways, and stairs without the fear of an open flame candle. •Bottled Water- Don't wait until the last minute to buy bottled water. Having several cases of bottled water on hand for drinking and cooking is a smart safeguard. You can never be too cautious when it comes to using clean water. •Propane Stove- While crackers and chips may hold you over for a short time, you may need some alternative foods. A propane stove is an excellent way to boil water and prepare hot meals. Portable propane stoves also use 1 Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. lb. propane cylinders and are easy to use. •Canned Food and High Energy SnacksKeep a stock of canned food and items that are easy to cook on a portable propane stove. Also keep a variety of energy bars and snacks available to eat throughout the day. This ensures hot meals for your family. •Portable Propane Heater- When it comes to having an emergency heat source, it's best to have a portable heater that is indoor safe approved. Whether you use a radiant heater or a catalytic heater, never sleep overnight in an enclosed space while any fuel burning appliance is operating due to the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. •Sleeping Bags- They keep your body heat inside while keeping the cold air out. Some sleeping bags are designed for colder temperatures than others. Be sure to wear a stocking cap on your head to prevent losing body heat. Having a sleeping bag combined with a head covering is a sure way to keep warm at night. •Cell Phone- A cell phone is good to have for contacting Emergency Services, relatives, or calling for information on weather, roads, etc. •Weather Radio- Having a weather radio helps you to plan ahead. They broadcast alerts What changes would you like to make? The new year has begun. For some people, the change in the calendar marks a time to begin anew, to make big or small adjustments in their lives. What would you like to do this year to change your life or your community? for emergencies, tornados, thunderstorms, blizzards, etc. Knowing what the weather is expected to do can help you plan how you will use your supplies of food and fuel. •Gas-Powered Generator- This is a good investment to have during long power outages. A generator can be used for recharging batteries and keeping the refrigerator cold, just to name a few. However, you might want to run your generator conservatively to save on gasoline. •Gasoline & Propane Supply- Having the necessary amounts of fuel to run your generator, snow blower, propane heater, propane stove, and other small appliances is important to keep in mind. Many small propane appliances can run five to eight hours on one 1 lb. propane cylinder. Generator fuel use varies from one to four gallons of gasoline in about a 15-20 hour span. Never use a portable generator inside. Keep warm and keep safe. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 5 More than half of contest winners arrived on New Year’s Day Each new year brings the excitement and wonder of who will be the first baby born to Barry County parents and when will the bundle of joy arrive. In the 68 years that the Banner has recognized a New Year’s Baby, 40 of those babies have been born on Jan. 1. Of those 40, 10 repeatedly balance out, now standing even at 34 each. This year’s winner, Aubree Marie Milcher, was the fifth girl for the decade, and the past 10 years have marked the only full decade so far to be shared evenly between the boys and girls. The contest began in 1936 with a girl, boy, girl, boy pattern. The next four years of the contest in the 1940s saw two baby boys and two baby girls. (Banner records show no winners between 1941 and 1946.) One couple, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark, then of Route 2, Hastings, were parents of the 1954 New Year’s Baby, Patricia June, and of the 1961 title holder, Darlene Kay. Part of the contest since 1936 has been a ‘shower’ by local merchants of gifts for the baby or parents. A list published in a 1940 Banner claims the following will be bestowed on the county’s first arrival in 1941 by these merchants: Carveth and Stebbins — baby set. Bonnet and Gown Shop — sweater and bonnet set. JC Penney Co. — crib blanket. Taylor’s Shoe Store — booties and mittens. Reed’s Drug Store — hot water bottle. The Banner — gift of $3. LyBarker’s Drug Store — Yardley’s baby set. 1949 — Kristine Ann Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gardner, Hastings, Jan. 1., 10:22 p.m. 1950 — Dexter Harold Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tobias, Jan. 1, 2:14 a.m. 1951 — Denise Mechel Moinette, Mr. and Mrs. John Moinette, Freeport, Jan. 2, 11:15 p.m. 1952 — Diane Sue Seeber, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Seeber, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:40 p.m. 1953 — Michael Clinton Fayne, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton J. Fayne, Nashville, Jan. 1, 11:52 p.m. 1954 — Patricia June Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark, Hastings, Jan. 1, 2:20 a.m. 1955 — Gary Lee Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard L. Nicholson, Jan. 2, 9:26 a.m. 1956 — Michael Henry Stehr, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stehr, Freeport, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. 1957 — Kathy Jane Havens, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Havens, Hastings, Jan. 2, 11:45 p.m. 1958 — Jeffrey Paul Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Geiger, Woodland, Jan. 2, 2:39 a.m. 1959 — Kerry Lynn Heacock, Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Frank Heacock, Hastings, Jan. 1, 10:08 p.m. 1960 — Brenda Kay Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vaughn, Hastings, Jan. 1, 3:42 p.m. 1961 — Darlene Kay Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark, Hastings, Jan. 1, 5:28 a.m. 1962 — Jill Marie Smith, John B. and Deloris (Warner) Smith holds her daughter Dawn Marie, the Banner’s 1967 New Year’s baby. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clark of Hastings are parents of two New Year’s contest winners. Here, they pose with daughter Patricia June, the 1954 winner. Seven years later, daughter Darlene Kay was born the same day to take the honor in 1961. arrived within the first hour of the new year. One baby, Crystal Ann Pettengill, 1983’s honoree, made her appearance just 32 seconds after the stroke of midnight. Emma Michelle Alexander had the most orderly birthdate of the bunch, arriving Jan. 2, 2003, or 1/2/3. A total of 21 of the New Year’s babies made their Earthly appearances before sunrise Jan. 1. The latest ‘arriver’ was Andrew David Webb, who made his own epiphany Jan. 6 of 1997. Eleven of the babies waited until Jan. 2 to take the title, while 13 were born on the third day of the month, three on Jan. 4 and none on Jan. 5. Throughout the years, one gender or the other tended to dominate the “stork race” for the decade. Girls took the title for eight of the years in the 1960s and again in the 1980s. The 1990s were led by baby boys for eight of those 10 years. Similarly, the 1970s had seven boy winners and three girls. The boys led in the 1950s at six. Despite the lopsided sways in gender numbers by decade, the numbers Mrs. Henry Stehr, Freeport postmaster at the time, holds her son Michael Henry, a 10-pound bundle who waited until Jan. 4 to become the first baby of 1956. Nurse Sue Kreider, R.N., holds the baby. Judy Moskalik holds the county’s earliest arrival of 1971, Aaron Peter Moskalik. (Judy went on to become an obstetrics nurse and saw many new babies arrive at Pennock Hospital over the years.) Food Center — 12 cans Armours Veribest Condensed Milk, 12 cans baby food. Hodges jewelry — baby ring. Frandsen’s Store — baby bunting. Cut-Rate Shoe Store — baby shoes. Highland’s Dairy — a quart of milk for 30 days. Banghart’s Bakery — a decorated cake. Following is a listing of past winners: 1936 — Hazel Vivian Kidder, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kidder, Jan 1, 3:15 a.m. 1937, Patrick Robert Taffee, Mr. and Mrs. Don Taffee, Jan. 1., 10 p.m. 1938 — Janet Lee Thaler, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler, Jan. 1., 3:30 p.m. 1939 — Donald Jay Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falconer, Jan. 1, 3:55 a.m. 1940 — Joseph Blair, Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, Jan. 1, 7:25 a.m. 1947 — Roberta Gean Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Daniels, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:06 a.m. 1948 — Robert Henry Betts Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betts, Nashville, Jan. 1., 2:30 a.m. Bernice Smith, Hastings, Jan. 3, 4:30 p.m. 1963 — Lucy Catherine Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hinckley, Hastings, Jan. 3, 4:55 a.m. 1964 — Wesley Kahler, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kahler, Delton, Jan. 2, 8:25 p.m. 1965 — Daniel Bumford, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bumford, Bellevue, Jan. 1, 9:41 a.m. 1966 — Melissa Anne Konieczny, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Konieczny, Hastings, Jan. 2, 12:14 p.m. 1967 — Dawn Marie Smith, Deloris (Warner) and Linford L. Smith, Hastings, Jan. 1, 9:02 a.m. 1968 — Angela Lynn Heney, Mr. and Mrs. James Heney, Hastings, Jan. 2, 5:28 p.m. 1969 — Stacy Lynn Lancaster, Delbert and Meridee (Taliaferro) Lancaster, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m. 1970 — John Henry Sprague, Joe. C. and Barbara (Overley) Sprague, Nashville, Jan. 1, 12:04 a.m. 1971 — Aaron Peter Moskalik, James and Judith Moskalik, Hastings, Jan. 4, 8:25 a.m. 1972 — Maggie James, Kyle and Betty (Belson) James, Hastings, Jan. 1, 2:22 p.m. 1973 — Travis Charles Suntheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Suntheimer, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:14 p.m. 1974 — Joshua Paul Edwards, Mary (Aleshkewich) and Paul Edwards, Hastings, Jan. 1, 4:50 p.m. 1975 — Heidi Ann Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henry, Hastings, Jan. 1, 7:57 a.m. 1976 — Joseph Charles Shaneck, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shaneck, Hastings, Jan. 1, 5:22 p.m. 1977 — Sheldon Harold Skinner, Gordon and Gale Skinner, Middleville, Jan. 1, 11:25 a.m. 1978 — Amanda Jean Bryans, Frank and Pamela Sue (Dean) Bryans, Nashville, Jan. 3, 1:43 p.m. 1979 — Jacob Lee Carpenter, Robert and Robin (Featherly) Carpenter, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:34 a.m. 1980 — Sarah Beth Hughes, John and Ruth Hughes, Nashville, Jan. 3, 11:50 a.m. 1981 — Joseph Edward Davis, Sandra Davis, Hastings, Jan. 2, 10:16 p.m. 1982 — Sara Faye Capers, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Capers, Hastings, Jan. 1, 8:28 a.m. 1983 — Crystal Ann Pettengill, Laurie Yesh Meridee Lancaster holds her daughter, Stacy Lynn, the winner of the New Year’s baby contest in 1969. and Tim Pettengill, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:00:32. 1984 — Heather Marie Burroughs, Kathleen and Monte J. Burroughs, Delton, Jan. 1, 7:12 a.m. 1985 — Jennifer Ann Conklin, Diana and Dennis Conklin, Nashville, Jan. 3, 8:08 a.m. 1986 — Christopher Louis Olson, Rona and Richard Olson, Hastings, Jan. 3, 1:31 a.m. 1987 — Jessica Ruth Wenger, Cindy and Mart Wenger, Middleville, Jan. 3, 9:29 p.m. 1988 — Kimberly Anne Case, Tim and Tammy Case, Hastings, Jan. 1, 6:17 a.m. BABIES, continued on page 16 Sunday, January 11 • Brunch Celebrate the season with family and friends this January and enjoy winter's beauty from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s dining room. Pre-registration and payment are required. Be sure to attend the Leave No Trace program between brunch seatings. BRUNCH MENU: Made-to-Order Omelets – with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Cheese, Green, Onions, and Bacon; Scrambled Egg Casserole, French Toast Casserole, Bacon, Cinnamon Rolls, Wheat Rolls, French Batard, Muffins with Whipped Butter, Fresh Fruit, Layered Vegetable Salad, Cranberry Raspberry, Spinach Salad, Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings, Roast Beef at the Carving Station, Smoked Turkey Breast over Rice Pilaf, Mustard Pork Loin over Collard Greens, Tangy Twice Baked Eggplants with Red Peppers, Lemon Risotto with Sundried Tomatoes and Rosemary, Chocolate Strawberry Trifle, Vanilla Coconut Trifle, Carrot Cake, and German Chocolate Cake Time: 11:30 am and 1 pm Cost: Member Adults: $12; Children $4, Non-Member Adults: $14; Children $5 Betty (Belson) James holds daughter Maggie, the 1972 title holder for the Barry County Stork Race. 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, MI 49058 77530533 269-721-4190 ® “ S t r etchi n g ” The “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Bernice Smith holds Jill Marie, the 1962 New Year’s baby, while nurse Susanne Kreider looks on. 77530560 Satisfaction Guaranteed! 77528605 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings �Page 6 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Give the gift of NEWS! Send friends and family a gift subscription to Area Obituaries Loren John Francisco Jay Haight Ethel (Bowman) Wiesenhofer The BANNER! To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Worship Together… 77530425 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 11 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6 p.m. (MayAugust). We have a weekly Wednesday 6 p.m. Evening Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Baptism of our Lord – January 11 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Youth Group 6-8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible study. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - Loren John Francisco, age 98, passed away December, 26, 2008, at the home of his son in San Jose, California. For many years, Loren was a Hastings resident and a local businessman who owned and operated Francisco Farm Supply south of Hastings on Bedford Road. Loren was born in Freeport on September 30, 1910, to John and Irma (Yarger) Francisco. Shortly after he was born, his family moved to Hastings where he was raised. He was a 1929 graduate of Hastings High School. Following graduation, he operated several small businesses in Barry County, and was the leader of a dance orchestra that performed throughout southwestern Michigan. Loren served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Drafted as a private, he was selected for officer training school and rose to the rank of Captain during the war. He served in Europe and earned many ribbons and a bronze star. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Hastings, where he opened a farm implement business in partnership with Leo Ebert. He became the sole owner of the business in 1956, and from that time operated Francisco Farm Supply until his retirement in 1977. After retirement, he became a resident of Florida, vacationing in Michigan in the summer. In 1990 he became a resident of South Carolina and in 1995 he returned to Hastings as a resident of Pennock Village. Loren was married to the former Grace Graley, who preceded him in death in 1995. Survivors include a son, James Francisco, of San Jose, California; step-son Peter Pultz of Jackson; step-daughters Shirley Hade of Fort Seneca, Ohio, and Diane Peresie of Enola, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; and seven step-grand children. Loren will be cremated in California and interred in the Hastings Township Cemetery in June, following a graveside ceremony. Leona Louise Rich HASTINGS - Leona Louise Rich, age 94 of Hastings died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born July 27, 1914 in Freesoil, the daughter of Edwin and Olive (Sovey) Irish. She married Elden Rich May 25, 1935, in Detroit. They moved to Hastings from Fowlerville in 1969. Leona was preceded in death by her husband Elden and a son Robert Rich. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Rich of Hastings. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and her cremains will be buried with her husband Elden at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville. No services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Ethel (Bowman) Wiesenhofer was born on November 7, 1919 in Hastings. She was one of 15 children born to Benjamin and Reda Bowman. She was raised in Rutland Township, Hastings and attended Chidester School, Hastings High School and Middleville High School from which she graduated in 1937. She married Elmer S. Wiesenhofer on March 21, 1940. Ethel retired from the Viking Corp. in 1976. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer in 2003; and 13 of her 14 siblings. She leaves behind to mourn her, daughters, Elaine (Ryal) Northrop and Judy (Pat) Harrison and a son, Edward Wiesenhofer; one brother, Richard (Marilyn) Bowman of Lansing; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bowman of Lansing and Leona Bowman of Hastings; eight dearly loved grandchildren, Debra (Jim) Henny, Veronica (Steve) Marion, David (Cheryl) Northrop, Craig (Michele) Northrop, Nickole Harrison, Corey (Sonja) Harrison, Matthew Wiesenhofer and Jennifer Wiesenhofer; 12 great grandchildren, Cari Coenen, Chad Coenen, Steven Marion, Jessica Marion, Jacqualynn Northrop, John Ryal Northrop, Zachary Northrop, Jacob Northrop, Ethan Harrison, Emily Harrison, Sophia Harrison and Simon James Harrison; and three greatgreat grandchildren, Casey Edward Coenen, Mackenzie Rosenberg and Alan Rosenberg; many nieces and nephews, as well as her extended family at Carveth Village, in Middleville, where she has made her home for the past five plus years. Special thank you’s to Dr. Paul DeWitt Jr. and his staff, for the support and wonderful care you gave to our mom; third floor Outpatient nurses, and floor nurses on second and third floors, Pennock Hospital, for the kind, gentle, loving care you gave to our mom; to Cheryl and Ray Peters and staff at Carveth Village, for providing such a caring, loving, beautiful home-like setting for our mom these past five plus years. We always felt so welcome when we came and the joy and excitement you provided mom while living there is something we will never forget. We, her family, cannot express enough gratitude to you. Funeral arrangements are provided by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Burial will in Rutland Township Cemetery, Hastings. Memorials may be made in memory of Ethel to Parmelee United Methodist Church, Middleville or Carveth Village, Middleville. HASTINGS - Jay Haight, age 24, of Hastings, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Jay attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. He was preceded in death by his father Robert James Parr III and his grandfather Nelson E. Haight. Jay loved to play his drums with his band, playing basketball, snowmobiling, fishing, and golf. Jay loved helping friends and being with his family and many friends. Jay is survived by his mother, Peggy Bibler-Haight and step-father Dennis Bibler of Hastings; a brother, Drew Roy of Kentwood; a sister, Robin (Mike) Berry of Delton; step-sister, Alesha Mewhinny of Indiana; great-grandmother, Marjorie Haight of Hastings; nephews, Christian Berry of Delton, and Logan Roy of Kentwood; nieces, Amanda, Stephanie, and Kaylee Berry of Delton, and Katie Roy of Kentwood; Aunt Kim and Uncle Jeff Haight; grandparents, Willa Parr of Grand Rapids and Robert J. Parr II of Florida along with many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends he cherished. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 8 from 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Bernard Blair officiating. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Ronald A. Miller HASTING - Ronald A. “Tex” Miller, age 65, of Hastings, lost his battle with cancer after a long and brave fight, on Wednesday afternoon, December 31, 2008. Tex was born in Lansing, on January 9, 1943 and had attended Potterville Schools. He had retired from Fisher Body in Lansing in 1995. Tex was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. and Betty M. Miller; and his wife, Sharon Miller. He is survived by his children, Renee (Mark) England, Cheryl (Steven) Eaton, Andrew (Jean) Begerow, and Suzan (Lonnie) Miller; 13 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. In keeping with Tex’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Burial took place in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, or the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Medicare Part B open season is here By: Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance, but you didn’t sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you will have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs now until March 31, 2009. Better to act early than late — if you miss the deadline, you will have to wait until 2010 to apply. Medicare Part B covers some medical expenses not covered by Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), such as doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits, and other medical services and supplies. When you first become eligible for hospital insurance (Part A), you have an initial enrollment period of seven-months in which to sign up for medical insurance (Part B). After that, you have to pay a higher premium — unless the reason you declined Part B was because you were covered through an employer's group health plan or a group health plan based on a spouse's employment. You are given another opportunity to enroll in Part B during the general enrollment period, from January 1 to March 31 of each year. But each 12-month period that you are eligible for Medicare Part B and do not sign up, the amount of your monthly premium increases by 10 percent. ***** Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 50 College SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov City of Hastings Position Available: FIRE FIGHTER/OPERATOR The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position. Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2009. Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED, Michigan Fire Fighter II Certification, Michigan MFR Certified (current up-to-date license), valid Michigan Drivers License with six (6) points or less, minimum five (5) years in the fire service, and FFTC Drivers Training Certified. Beginning hourly wage is $8.00 per hour. Schedule is 24 hour shifts. Application form and full job description are available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Roger Caris, Chief of Hastings Fire Department, at 269-945-5384. Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77530557 �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 7 We’ll help you make the most important decision of your life easier. Family celebrates double five generation Sarah Anders to celebrate 96th birthday Sarah Anders will celebrate her 96th birthday on Jan. 9, 2009. Those wishing may send birthday cards to Sarah at Carveth Village, Room 134, 690 W. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333. Maxine Phillips celebrates 85th birthday You are invited to an 85th birthday party for Maxine Phillips at the Wesleyan Church in Hickory Corners on Saturday, Jan. 10th from 2-4 p.m. No gifts. Newborn Babies (From left to right) great, great grandmother, Eva Pennington; great, great grandson, Korbin Curtis; great grandson, Matt Curtis. Standing behind Grandmother Pennington is great granddaughter, Jaime Curtis-Fisk holding two week od great, great granddaughter, Julia Fisk; great grandma, Margaret Carroll and grandma, Jeanette Curtis. Marriage Licenses Donald Joseph Vann, Hastings and Laurie Jean Roberts, Hastings. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 77530460 Jessica and Matt Milcher show off Aubree, their first child and the first Barry County baby born at Pennock Hospital in 2009. Milchers have New Year’s baby 77530519 by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Jessica and Matt Milcher of Hastings are the proud parents of Aubree Marie Milcher, Barry County’s first baby born at Pennock Hospital in 2009. Aubree arrived at 1:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, weighing 4 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 17.5 inches long. Matt and Jessica said there was nothing unusual about their first child’s birth, other than she was born five weeks early. “She wasn’t supposed to be here until Feb. 6,” said Matt. “We’re excited to be parents. We’re ready for a new path down life’s great road.” Jessica said her daughter is in excellent health. “She’s good to go,” said Matt. The Milchers were scheduled to be released from the hospital Tuesday, Jan. 6. “We’re looking forward to going home,” said Jessica. Aubree will not be greeted by any older siblings, but the Milchers will be introducing her to another family member: their dog Sheba. Jessica is employed with Gole Dental Group and Matt works at Shell in Hastings. Aubree’s maternal grandparents are Ron and Brenda Holifield of Nashville and her paternal grandparents are Tina Wismer of Lake Odessa and Duane Milcher of Hastings. Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. Corner of South Jefferson and Court Streets, Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com Weekly Specials Let us help you get more Bang For The Buck!! Thursday, January 29 at 6 pm (Reservations Required) For more upcoming events visit our website at… www.countyseatlounge.com or give us a call!! Half Off All Appetizers Excluding Prime Rib Dippers and Appetizer Combo Platters — MONDAY TO THURSDAYS — AFTER 4:00 PM 8 oz. 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For more information or to advertise in this special section contact our sales department at (269) 945-9554 �Page 8 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local credit unions Annie’s weather economic storm MAILBOX by Megan Lavell Staff Writer Local credit unions are holding their own in the current economic climate, despite headlines in the national news. Barney Hutchins, Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union (TVCCU) chief executive officer, said large financial institutions are likely having more problems than credit unions because credit unions are a different type of organization. “I think credit unions are far less profitdriven than all other financial institutions,” he said. Hutchins said credit unions also invest differently than other types if institutions. “Some other financial institutions were allowed to take major chances, and they did,” he said, adding that their risks worked for a period of time before hurting them. “It’s strictly a conservative situation,” said Hutchins. “All credit unions I’m aware of are extremely conservative.” Hutchins said because credit unions have remained cautious, they are in secure positions now. According to Hutchins, credit unions can offer better interest rates on loans to members than other institutions can offer to their cus- tomers. He said credit unions are more likely to give personal loans to members, they usually have lower fees and their minimum balance requirement is lower. “It’s a win/win situation for the person who wants to join a credit union,” he said. Hutchins said credit unions also have traditionally strong relationships with their customers because their institutions are so small. He said the TVCCU has just under 5,000 customers. “I think we’re able to have a better relationship with our members, and they’re much more important individually than the larger national organizations.” While credit unions are usually smaller than banks, he said money is just as secure with the same kind of insurance backing. TVCCU did well in 2008, said Hutchins, with its best loan-issuing year since 2002. “We still have money to lend and are more than happy to lend it at a great rate,” he said. “We weathered this huge economic downturn that is not done.” Middleville’s Founders Community Credit Union Manager Rhonda Campbell said, “We are a small credit union. We did not do any mortgages. We don’t do any equity, so we’re not in that mess.” Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. John Waite will bring the program. The next open house will be Jan. 24 and 25 with the annual quilt show. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. The society has books for sale on World War II veterans. There are stories or at least mention of more than 1,400. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. in the church dining room. The program will be a book review on Tim Russert of Meet The Press. The hosts will be Rev. Mark Jarvie and Lola Haller. The coming movies at the Ionia Theater include today’s film on Jerusalem, Jan. 15 offering on New Zealand, and Jan. 22 “Discover the Lost Worlds.” The Tri-River Museum group will meet Jan.20 at Lowell Museum at 10 a.m. The Grand Ledge Opera House has the coming attraction “The Sweet Sounds of New Orleans,” with ragtime pianist Bob Milne on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. The Second Harvest Gleaner Mobile food pantry will be at the Ionia fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 4 p.m. Bring an I.D. and your own containers. Recipients must be residents of Ionia County. In the interest of public health, the Ionia County Health Department is offering free radon kits to county residents during the month of January. Members of Garlinger-Raffler family held a belated Christmas gathering Sunday, Dec. 28. Betty Jo (Johnson) Jackson has received word of the death of her aunt Louise Burger of Point Reyes Station, Calif. Nov. 17 at age 99. She is survived by nieces and nephews, and her sisters, Thelma (Everest Johnson of Belding and Vera Beebe. The Decker family had its annual Christmas gathering Jan. 1, which is also the birthday of the mother Virginia (Varney) Decker. They met in the fellowship hall which could accommodate the four generations. The father, Orville Decker, is temporarily at Thornapple Manor for some specific treatment following a four-day stay at Pennock Hospital. Several local families attended the Wednesday nuptials at University United Methodist Church in East Lansing for Christi Hemming and Robin Harris. The wedding day also marked the birthdate of the Hemming twins, Cori and Christi. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Keith Laidler of Holland, a former pastor of Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. The State Journal had an obituary for Harold Casillas, 64, of Stockton, Kan., who died Dec. 18 at age 64. He was the first son of Bette and Eli Casillas, both deceased. The family lived in Lake Odessa for many years until moving to the Lansing area. His wife, Linda, died in 1992. He is survived by daughter, Tammy and husband in Delta township, by son Jeff and wife of Ionia, stepdaughter of Kansas, his brothers Marty Casillas of Grand Ledge and Henry Casillas of Lansing. A memorial mass will be held Jan. 10. As a youngster, Harold was a State Journal carrier here. Funeral mass for Orvin Barlett was held Saturday forenoon at St. Edwards Church here. He is survived by his wife Agnes (Casillas), sons Albert, Richard, Phillip, Patrick and Steven and their families. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 7:00pm At the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD To consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE request by Mr. Kirk H Pasche of 4250 Cloverdale Rd. on Parcel number 08-007-021-005-00 for a Riparian Access Lot as Allowed by the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon and 1:15 to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to close of business the day of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Jim L. Carr Zoning Administrator 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2464 Campbell said her organization has stuck with traditional CD investments and stayed away from mortgage-backed securities. “A lot of it has to do with taking very risky investments or loaning to people who shouldn’t have the money in the first place,” said Campbell of the situation many national banks are in. Campbell said banks and credit unions are dealing with a Michigan economy in which “nobody feels comfortable jumping in over their heads.” She said because of that, Founders Credit Union chose safe investments. Even though the economy caused a slowdown in business, Campbell said business has picked up. “We’re seeing an increase in people coming to use for loans,” she said. Campbell said her organization still has money to lend to responsible borrowers because they did not participate in high-risk investments. She said many credit unions are conservative in their investment practices. “One day’s just like the next to us,” she said because there was never a financial crisis for her organization. “We’ve got our money in safe investments. We’ve got money to lend, and we didn’t need the bailout money.” Dan Adrianse, marketing representative for Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union, said, “Credit unions are doing very well.” Adrianse said credit unions never got into financial trouble because they loaned money to their own members and did not participate in any risky economic activity. “We’ve stayed out of trouble,” he said. “Credit unions generally don’t (take risks). We’re not in that part of the financial world.” He said the biggest problem facing credit unions is people losing employment. Credit unions are still active, however. “It’s been a very stable place for people to put their money,” he said. “Credit unions haven’t dropped their savings rates much.” Adrianse said credit unions still are offering new services and operating as full-service financial institutions. He said another good aspect of credit unions is that auto dealers are turning to credit unions for financing. “It’s developed some strong relationships between dealers and credit unions now,” he said. Brian McVeigh, chief financial officer with Lansing-based NuUnion, said he is familiar with the dealings of national banks because he worked with them before making the move to NuUnion 14 years ago. “I still keep a pretty good watch on what they’re doing versus what we’re doing, and I can definitely say we’re better off,” he said. McVeigh said credit unions did not get into bad investment securities such as sub-prime loans and mortgage-backed securities. “We’ve kept our business pretty much right on Main Street,” he said. “We’re very close to the community, so we know what’s going on. That’s our mainstay of business. We keep it pretty simple.” McVeigh said NuUnion has 14 locations throughout mid-Michigan and they keep thriving because of “traditional lending and very simple investment securities.” McVeigh said his organization still is able to give home mortgages, car loans and credit cards. He said they still have money to lend. “Another important piece to the health of most every credit union I’ve seen or known is we keep a pretty high level of capital,” he said. McVeigh said NuUnion has set aside money in the past for the needs of the future. He said national banks have gotten by with relatively low capital over the past several years, and that credit unions have about twice as much capital as some banks. He said it is because of these extra savings that credit unions still can lend money. “I’d say credit unions have been more conservative than the banks,” he said. McVeigh said credit unions, unlike some large banks, never hired professionals who thought mortgage-backed securities would make the organization a lot of money. “That’s one of our pride and joys right now,” said McVeigh. “We’re still safe and sound and can serve our communities the way we’re supposed to.” For more information about credit unions, Hutchins recommended visiting www.lovemycreditunion.org. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 77530523 by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Groom wants siblings to pick up tab Dear Annie: My husband and I married six years ago. The year before, my parents faced financial ruin and the loss of their home. I took it upon myself to cover their legal costs (about $12,000) and managed to save their house from seizure. In recognition of this, my brother, "Owen," generously contributed $2,500 toward the cost of our wedding. Now it's Owen's turn to get married. The wedding will be at a fancy private club 4,000 miles away. My husband and I have a toddler and a newborn. I stay home to care for them, which has cut down on our income. Nevertheless, we have purchased the plane tickets and made the necessary hotel and babysitting arrangements. Now Owen has asked my husband to contribute to their wedding by paying for a luncheon after the rehearsal, with the costs to be split between my other brother and me. (This brother is also traveling at great expense.) Annie, when I married, we had no money for our rehearsal dinner, so we invited everyone over for a casual barbecue in our backyard. I suspect this is not good enough for Owen's fiancee and that she is pressuring him. However, I can't help but feel that such a demand is pushy and tacky. I know Owen feels we owe him, but at the time, he had the money and offered it freely. I am really uncomfortable with this request. How should I respond? — Appalled in Montreal Dear Montreal: We agree that it's tacky for Owen to demand this as repayment, but it would be nice if you would offer to do something for him. Tell Owen you simply don't have the wherewithal for a fancy affair, but you and your brother would be happy to host something more modest or make a reasonable contribution toward the luncheon of his choice. Be sweet about it, but don't let him pressure you into giving more than you can afford. And if you can afford nothing, be upfront and say so. Couple is divided under same roof Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for nine years. It's my second marriage. We have had several disagreements over my children. He doesn't like any of them and makes it very difficult for me to have a relationship with them. Sometimes it seems he's only staying with me because he took vows. He also has nowhere else to go. Lately he has been so rude that I get the sense he wants me to leave him so he can tell his friends and family it's all my fault. We hardly talk or spend time together. We are usually in different parts of the house. I am afraid to say or do anything because he will criticize me for it. I was in love with this man at one point, but now I am just trying to survive. We attempted counseling, but he quit. I really need some help. — Losing My Marriage Dear Losing: Your marriage sounds miserable. If your husband won't get counseling, please go back to your previous counselor or find another, and go on your own. A counselor will work on the problem, suggest ways that might improve the situation and help you make decisions about what to do next. Consoling friend has secret feelings Dear Annie: I care quite deeply for my close friend, "Cara." She is aware of my sentiments, but is currently seeing someone else. On occasion, she asks me for relationship advice, which I freely give because I want more than anything else for her to be happy. But when she hints that her relationship is going less than smoothly, I find myself wishing I could be the one to make her happy. I have been told it's natural for me to be envious or jealous, but I cannot help feeling guilty for being selfish. Do you have any advice? — Dispirited in Dixie Dear Dispirited: Have you ever told Cara how you feel? Is it possible she would be receptive to a relationship? If she turned you down, would you be able to maintain the friendship? If you know Cara has no romantic interest in you, your best bet is to focus your attentions on someone else. Get out there and meet some new people so Cara has less power over your heartstrings. Cold feet brings on warm feelings Dear Annie: I am a college senior set to marry in the spring after graduation. I have an absolutely wonderful fiance who I love unconditionally. Even though he lives three hours away, we talk on the phone daily and see each other as often as possible. The problem is my best friend, "Phil." Phil and I have known each other since freshman year. We have been through a lot together and I value his friendship. We never dated or had any sort of intimate contact. The problem is, recently I've found myself being strangely attracted to him. I want to kiss him. Let me be clear that I have no actual desire to be with Phil. We are both very different, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that a relationship with him would never work. I realize my attraction is probably just cold feet, but how do I get over this sudden, ridiculous infatuation without jeopardizing my engagement or alienating my best friend? Please help knock some sense into this suddenly senseless head of mine. — Being Ridiculous in Pennsylvania Dear Being Ridiculous: Your problem is actually quite common and involves the knowledge that marriage ends all other romantic possibilities (hopefully). It is natural to fantasize about available alternatives as long as you don't act on those fantasies — and you don't seem likely to. Every time you think of Phil in an inappropriate way, substitute your fiance's face and remind yourself of his wonderful qualities. Hiding food is sign of eating disorder Dear Annie: My daughter is 9 years old and a little heavy for her age. "Beth" tends to eat too much, but what really worries me is that she hides how much she's eating and when she's doing it. The fact that she feels the need to conceal her eating disturbs me. I am not in a position to take her to a therapist or anything like that. What are some things I can do to help the situation? — Concerned Mom Dear Mom: Hiding food is symptomatic of an eating disorder, and it's possible Beth is feeling some emotional pressure about her weight at home or at school. Please make an appointment with your pediatrician to discuss the matter and also talk to the school counselor. Be sure Beth is getting enough food through nutritionally sound meals, and if you also encourage her to get regular exercise, it will help her feel better about herself, especially if you do it with her. Dearly departed friends and family named Dear Annie: I must take exception to your not recommending name tags at funerals. I have been to numerous services for work acquaintances, business associates, military service members and distant friends. Many times I had no idea who the family members were, and often there were no receiving lines or front-row pews to indicate who was related. I sometimes wondered why I drove the miles to attend when I could have simply sent a sympathy card. When my mother died, my siblings and I wore tags saying, "Joe (son)" and "Jan (daughter-in-law)." Countless mourners told us they were glad we had done this since we had moved away from our hometown decades ago and they no longer recognized us. When they knew who we were, they were more comfortable talking about Mom instead of wandering aimlessly about, trying to figure out if they knew anyone from the family. I think we do a disservice to guests by expecting them to know us on sight after many years. It's far too awkward. — Minnesota Reader Dear Minnesota: It makes us feel like we're at a convention, but many readers wrote to say they like it. To each his own. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Presbyterian Church is city’s oldest house of worship by Esther Walton In the very early years in the history of Hastings there were no church structures built for the specific purpose of worship. As in many frontier settlements, it is likely that itinerant men of the cloth visited the area, preaching and performing church-related rituals such as baptisms and wedding ceremonies. During Congregational Society, “under a plan of union with the Presbyterian community.” The group first purchased two lots from the Hastings Village Company. The joint arrangement between the Congregational Society and the Presbyterians continued until 1849 when the first Presbyterian Society was organized. By 1853, the congregation had grown from Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Make your New Year’s financial resolutions If you’re like many people, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve vowed to go to the gym more often, or learn a new language or reconnect with long-lost friends. All these are worthy goals, of course, but at the same time, you don’t want to neglect one of the most important areas of your life – your finances. So this year, why not make some financial resolutions? Here are a few to consider: • Stay calm. As you’re well aware, 2008 was not exactly a stellar year for the stock market. What will 2009 bring? No one can say for sure, but it seems likely that we are in for some volatility in the months ahead as we slog our way through the recession. As an investor, your best move is to stay calm and remain focused on your long-term goals. Review your financial strategy to make sure it’s still appropriate for your risk tolerance, family situation and time horizon. • Increase your 401(k) contributions. Even though you might not have enjoyed looking at your 401(k) statements during 2008, it’s still a good idea to boost your contributions for 2009. Why? For one thing, you typically invest pre-tax dollars in your 401(k), so the more you put in, the lower your annual taxable income. And your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your money can grow faster than it would if placed in an account on which you paid taxes every year. Furthermore, you can adjust your investment mix to reflect changes in your risk tolerance and your proximity to retirement. Progressive Dems to meet Wednesday The First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, has served its members for 155 years. this time, services were sometimes held at the school, the courthouse or in a private home. In view of the recent revelation that the Presbyterian church is planning to relocate in the not-too-distant future, it seems fitting to review the history of this church, since it is the oldest church structure in the city of Hastings. The first church constructed in Hastings, which for most of its existence has been known as the Presbyterian church, is located on the northeast corner of Center and Broadway streets. This building was constructed during the summer of 1853. Its origins can be traced to Rev. Sylvester Cochran of Vermontville who organized the First a small group of original organizers to a size where they deemed it necessary to build a one-room facility to accommodate their religious services. This first building was subsequently incorporated into the church’s further expansions and is still part of the present-day structure. In 1863, during the Civil War, doctrinal differences arose within the congregation. This dissident group withdrew from the church and organized the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 1864. Emmanuel Episcopal Church was erect- Continued, next column Banner staff members believe this to be an early photo of the interior of the First Presbyterian Church. If anyone can verify or dispute this or give further information on the photo, please contact the Banner. This mid-1950s photo shows the Leason Sharpe Hall under construction. EDWARD JONES The Progressive Democrats of We s t Michigan will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main, Middleville. Area residents who would like to learn about and advocate for Democratic and progressive policies are welcome to attend. Vi s i t the We b site at w w w. p d w m . o rg f o r m o r e i n f o r m a tion. FROM TIME TO TIME, continued ed directly across the street from the Presbyterian church in 1891. The two congregations have remained good friends and good neighbors to this day. About the time of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Presbyterians decided that they needed more room to accommodate the increasing activities of their membership such as committee meetings, the Ladies Aid Society and Sunday school classes, and built a new addition they named, ‘The Chapel.’ A little over two decades later an expansion was undertaken wherein the original oneroom structure was elevated and a full basement installed beneath. Also, at this time, the entrance and the dignified large white columns we see today were added. The records indicated that these new additions were dedicated in 1921 during Easter Sunday services. What is known as, ‘The Kirk House’ was added in 1948. This large addition provided new office space, added Sunday school rooms, kitchen and dining area, and a pastor’s study. 1954, the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall was constructed. It was built on adjacent property, which was the site of the parsonage. The parsonage, which was built in 1898, was relocated several blocks away on the northeast corner of Court and Park streets. A new parsonage was built on West Green Street, directly across from Pennock Hospital. The Leason Sharpe Hall contains classrooms, a large banquet hall with a stage, a modern stainless steel kitchen, etc. Zerah T. Hoyt was installed as the Presbyterian Church’s first minister in 1849. Since that time, a number of ministers have served. Many of them served for many years and contributed mightily to the church and the community as a whole. From the original 15 members, the church membership has grown to such a degree that they realized that they have outgrown their present location and are limited by the available space. This church, which has served Hastings and Barry County for the past 155 years, has become a landmark. It has lent dignity, distinction and beauty to our community. The writer along with many others in our community, sincerely hope that this structure will somehow continue to grace our community for many years to come. • Build an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid account. If you face an unexpected expense – such as a major medical bill or a costly car repair – you don’t wan to be forced into cashing out any stocks, especially if their price happens to be down. • Diversify, diversify, diversify. In 2008, we witnessed something that’s unusual, though not unheard of: a bad year for stocks and bonds. In the past, it has more often been the case that when stocks are up, bonds are down, and vice versa. That’s why diversification makes so much sense: By spreading your dollars among an array of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit and other investments, you can help reduce the impact of a downturn that primarily affects just one type of asset. Of course, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but if you aren’t diversified at all, you are inviting significant risk into your investment portfolio. • Stick with quality. During turbulent times, quality investments are your best bet for “weathering the storm.” If you’re buying stocks, look for those companies that have long track records of profitability, strong management teams, competitive products and solid business plans. If you’re considering bonds, find the ones that have received the highest ratings from the independent rating agencies. Finally, be patient, disciplined and forward-looking. The investment world has take some knocks lately,but good investment opportunities are still out there. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 15.15 -.18 AT&T 28.30 +.07 CMS Energy Corp. 11.05 +1.58 Coca-Cola Co. 44.71 -1.80 Dow Chemical Co. 16.05 +.50 Exxon Mobil 80.30 +1.71 Family Dollar Stores 24.33 -1.18 First Financial Bancorp 11.49 -1.13 Ford Motor Co. 2.76 +.47 General Motors 3.94 +.14 Intl. Bus. Machine 89.23 +5.68 JCPenney Co. 22.50 +3.81 Johnson & Johnson 59.69 +.52 Kellogg Co. 44.65 +1.46 McDonald’s Corp. 62.14 +.40 Pfizer Inc. 17.80 +.05 Sears Holding 42.54 +5.09 Spartan Motors 5.18 +.23 TCF Financial 13.58 +.81 Wal-Mart Stores 56.02 +.97 Gold $866.00 +$4.00 Silver $11.45 +$.47 Dow Jones Average $9015.10 +$346.71 Volume on NYSE 1.38 +347M HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 7:00pm At the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL 5463 S. M-43 To consider an application for a dog kennel permit per the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance at 7275 Cedar Creek Rd. Hastings Mi. 49058 also known as Hope Township Parcel number 08007-024-002-25. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon and 1:15 to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to close of business the day of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Jim L. Carr Zoning Administrator 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2464 77530527 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 7:00pm At the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL 5463 S. M-43 To consider an application for a dog kennel permit per the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance at 4351 Peake Rd. Hastings Mi. 49058 also known as Hope Township Parcel number 08-007004-010-10. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon and 1:15 to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to close of business the day of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Jim L. Carr Zoning Administrator 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2464 77530525 �Page 10 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wyatt E. Federau, a single man and Jennifer Makley, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 10, 2003, and recorded on October 15, 2003 in instrument 1115630, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 40/100 Dollars ($94,912.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, distant West 1195 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 25, thence South at right angles with said Section line 225.75 feet, thence West parallel with said Section line 226 feet, thence North 225.75 feet, thence East 226 feet along Section line to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #235487F01 77529905 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREWILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Randy J. Warren and Heather Warren, of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080 and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, dated March 6, 2008 and recorded on March 26, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080326-0003368 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($34,687.69), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 16.85%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County and which are described as follows: Land in Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 749.99 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 708.31 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 749.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 708.31 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with an easement for ingress and egress; commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to said South Section line; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress and commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 1305.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to the place of beginning. P.P. #08-12-030-008-00 which has an address of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 DATED: December 15, 2008 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77529941 (616) 458-1315 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela K. Jiles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Two And 86/100 Dollars ($112,902.86), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Block 9 of Kenfields Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530496 File #155322F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Charles Ryder and Stacey L. Ryder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2004, and recorded on February 24, 2004 in instrument 1122619, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Eight And 55/100 Dollars ($174,378.55), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 01 seconds East along the South line of said Section 5, 1320.65 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West along the centerline of Duncan Lake Road 2121.57 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West 483.34 feet along said centerline; thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds East 299.49 feet; thence South 09 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds East 255.11 feet; thence South 52 degrees 11 minutes 59 seconds East 72.83 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds East 254.46 feet; thence South 37 degrees 31 minutes 36 seconds West 244.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 500.78 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Duncan Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530535 File #238380F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Loofboro, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2005, and recorded on January 30, 2006 in instrument 1159490, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Access First Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($134,863.15), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the center post of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 33 degrees 48 minutes 51 seconds East 694.25 feet along the centerline of Parker Road to the intersection thereof with the East line of the 10.5 acres lying East of the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2 and North of Crooked Lake (as occupied); thence South 524 feet along said East line, being also the East line of a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress appurtenant to parcel described herein, to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 226 feet to a Mill Pond; thence South 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West, 408.45 feet along the Waters Edge to the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2; thence North 226 feet; thence North 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 408.45 feet to the place of beginning. Together with exclusive rights in said easement, (lengthening the West line of easement to terminate at the center of Parker Road and Northerly line of described parcel.) The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530468 File #238823F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 98/100 Dollars ($63,606.98), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530052 File #177400F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald C. Zapf, a married man and Marcia S. Hansel, spouse, who executes this mortgage for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate covered, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2003, and recorded on January 14, 2004 in instrument 1120757, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nineteen And 34/100 Dollars ($317,019.34), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 882.28 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 400.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 919.19 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 27 seconds East 660.03 feet along said West line to the North line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 659.50 feet along said North line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 660.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 13 feet thereof. Parcel C: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 662.27 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West, 400.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East, 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 400.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Kellogg School Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #238695F01 77530473 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arlo Mead, an Unmarried Man and Colin Mead, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on October 20, 2006 in instrument 1171711, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine And 52/100 Dollars ($82,529.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 36 and 37 of the Village of Cloverdale, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 31, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 Town 2 North, Range 9 West also commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 35, of the Plat of Cloverdale, thence North 12 degrees West 216.37 feet, thence North 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 264.66 feet, thence South 47 degrees 51 minutes East 33 feet to point of beginning. Thence South 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West 350 feet, thence Northerly at right angles 82.94 feet, thence North 40 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East 350 feet, thence South 47 degrees 51 minutes East to point of beginning. Subject to Highway right of way in other property owners who have access to M-43, over the route of the former C.K. and S.R.R. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529888 File #235868F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kimberly M Huver, A Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 25, 2005 in instrument 1150037, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four And 16/100 Dollars ($253,864.16), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Indian Hills Drive which lies South 89 degrees 19 minutes West, 947.15 feet and South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 449.45 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 7; Thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 212 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes West, 381.51 feet; Thence North along the golf course line, 212 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes East, 375 feet to a point of beginning, including any land lying between the Easterly line of this description and the Westerly line of West Indian Hills Drive, except the North 40 feet of said description The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530274 File #238002F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Paul Horton and Suzanne Margaret Horton, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007 and recorded January 31, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175838, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 22/100 Dollars ($156,730.22) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the center of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence South 18 degrees 01 minute West on the centerline of Marsh Road, 295.99 feet to the place of beginning of this description: Thence continuing South 18 degrees 01 minute West on said centerline, 225.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 44 seconds West, 338.29 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East, 215.13 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 10 seconds East parallel to the East and West one-quarter line, 403.48 feet to the place of beginning of this description. Subject to highway right of way over the Easterly 33 feet for Marsh Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530511 File No. 191.3508 – NOTICE – – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. In accordance with Michigan State Law, applicants can not be a resident of a City or Village. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Mental Health Authority to represent the areas of: General Public, Recipients or Primary Consumers of Mental Health Services and Family Members of Recipients or Primary Consumers of Mental Health Services. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530392 77530388 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Cook and Theresa L Cook, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2006, and recorded on October 5, 2006 in instrument 1171032, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 50/100 Dollars ($122,809.50), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/2 of Section 15m Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as follows, Beginning at a point which lies due South 1704.52 feet, North 83 degrees East 391 feet and North 16 Degrees 40 minutes East 277.33 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 15 thence North 16 degrees 40 minutes East 76 feet thence due East 100 feet to the shore of Long Lake, thence South 16 degrees 40 minutes West 76 feet along the Shore Traverse, thence due West 100 feet to the place of beginning, including the land lying between the Shore Traverse and the West Shore of Long Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530002 File #236636F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel A. Speck and Deborah J. Speck, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, to CitiMortgage, Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2000 and recorded September 29, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050167, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four and 37/100 Dollars ($122,424.37) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 15 Seconds East, 988.19 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 277.09 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 25 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 588.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 390.00 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North one-half of the North one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 11; thence Westerly 1575.00 feet, more or less, along said South line to the West line of said Section 11; thence Northerly 660.00 feet, more or less, along said West line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530506 File No. 201.7140 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Kenneth D. McClung and Patricia A. McClung, husband and wife, as Mortgagors to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2005 and recorded on August 2, 2005, Document No. 1150437, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $172,951.86 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of six and three eighths (6.375%) percent per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in Barry County, Michigan, described as: UNIT NO. 23, PLEASANT VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1132867, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 37, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Tax Id: 08-16-320-023-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(11). December 17, 2008 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY LISA A. DAMUTH (P70200) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street, NW Ste. 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 77529965 (616) 752-4615 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol A. Tomlinson and Karen Wells, Joint Tenants with full rights to survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2006, and recorded on February 20, 2007 in instrument 1176567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred One And 23/100 Dollars ($113,801.23), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 60 Feet East of teh Northeast corner of Lot 12, Block 7, of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 12 RODS; thence East 6 2/3 RODS; thence North 12 RODS; thence West 6 2/3 RODS to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530451 File #238560F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory R. Price and Tricia Price, husband and wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2005 and recorded February 24, 2006 in Instrument Number 1160524, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 32/100 Dollars ($113,776.32) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 37 of McLenithan Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 44, also, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 of McLenithan's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence Southwesterly 17 feet; thence Northwesterly 50 feet parallel to the Southwest of said Lot 37; thence Northeasterly 17 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 37; thence Southeasterly along the Southwest side of said Lot 37 to the place of beginning, being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Also, Lot 38 of McLenithan's Subdivision, Jordan Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 38 McLenithan's Subdivision, according to the recorded Plat thereof; thence Southwesterly 17 feet; thence Northwesterly 45 feet parallel to the Southwest side of said Lot 38; thence Northeasterly 17 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 38; thence Southeasterly along the Southwest side of said Lot 38 to the place of beginning, All being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 18, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77529893 File No. 199.5052 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela M. Tolan, Unmarried Female, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 31, 2002, and recorded on January 9, 2003 in instrument 1095224, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 29/100 Dollars ($158,775.29), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 1321.54 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 15 from the South 1/4 corner and North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 192.37 feet along the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 280.19 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 230.75 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds West 280.00; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 240.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress described as the South 66 feet of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530374 File #237187F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Sellitti and Greta Sellitti, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 1, 2003 in instrument 1110015, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to American National Bank d/b/a Leader Financial Services as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($87,769.94), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the intersection of Highway M-79 and the center of road leading North from so-called Village of Quimby; thence West 335 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 100 feet; thence North 200 feet; thence East 100 feet; thence South 200 feet to place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the intersection of Highway M-79 and the center of the highway in road leading North at the Village of Quimby; thence West 435 feet for a place of beginning; thence West 50 feet; thence North 200 feet; thence East 50 feet; thence South 200 feet to the place of beginning, being in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529883 File #233769F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 51/100 Dollars ($159,278.51), including interest at 9.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530017 File #237597F01 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2009 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Barry County Road Commission at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 5:30 p.m. on January 20, 2009. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 77530529 – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530384 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Darren A. Huffman and Valerie L. Huffman, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2005, and recorded on December 2, 2005, as Instrument Number 1157080, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-R1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 6, 2008 as Instrument Number 200803060002087, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty One Dollars and 48/100 ($122,231.48) including interest at the rate of 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/ 4 of the Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 25, First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 80 degrees East 15 feet for beginning, thence South 80 degrees East 100 feet; thence North 10 degrees East 137 feet, thence due West to the East line of Cherry Lane, thence Southerly along East line of said Cherry Lane to place of beginning 9587 Cherry Lane The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: December 25, 2008 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 Our File No. 141.00912 77530007 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Virginia M. Todd, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington National Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2003, and recorded on February 3, 2003 in instrument 1096862, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four And 29/100 Dollars ($63,544.29), including interest at 8.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, distant West, 66 feet from the Northeast corner of said West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20; thence South 683 feet parallel with the East line of said West fractional 1/2; thence West 523 feet parallel with said 1/4 line; thence North 683 feet to said 1/4 line; thence East 523 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Except: From the West quarter corner of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West measure East along the East and West Quarter line of said Section 721.87 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein described; thence continuing East along said Quarter line 519.95 feet to a point that is 1380.78 feet West of the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds East parallel with the East line of the West half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 335.11 feet; thence West 519.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds West 335.11 feet to the point of beginning, subject to that portion along the North side thereof as being used for highway purposes. Also subject to any easements or restriction of record. Also subject to a 66.00 foot wide easement along the West side thereof for the purposes of ingress and egress to be used in common with others. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530266 File #233337F01 – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. In accordance with Michigan State Law, applicants can not be a resident of a City, Village or Charter Township. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530396 �Page 12 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY 5TH CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2008-25198-NC In the matter of Miranda Mae Svoboda. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Thursday, 01/22/2009 at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W Court St. #302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty, P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Change of Name: Miranda Mae Svoboda to Miranda Mae Mindte. Date: 12/26/2008 Miranda Mae Svoboda 416 E South St. 77530422 Hastings, MI 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2008-25195-DE Estate of Charles A. Walters. Date of birth: 01/17/1917. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charles A. Walters, who lived at 240 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan died 04/02/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David A. Emmert, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, 3rd Floor, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/23/2008 Jill Humphreys Steele P53335 10125 S M43 Highway, Suite 14 Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-4775 David A. Emmert 20860 Waubascon Road Battle Creek, MI 49017 77530457 (269) 963-3026 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy T. Brown, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2006 and recorded August 9, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168346, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 25/100 Dollars ($113,117.25) including interest at 4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West onequarter line of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant West 1660 feet from the East onequarter post thereof; thence South 215 feet at right angles to said East and West one-quarter line; thence West 252 feet; thence North 215 feet to said East and West one-quarter line; thence East 252 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: December 18, 2008 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77529898 File No. 200.3863 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Carr and Lauren A. Carr, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2007, and recorded on December 7, 2007 in instrument 20071207-0004991, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Seven Thousand Two Hundred EightySix And 12/100 Dollars ($607,286.12), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 17 and 54, Supervisor's Plat of Englands Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 85 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529910 File #236365F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN BAIRD, AN UNMARRIED MAN and JESSICA SMITH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2007, and recorded on September 5, 2007, in Document No. 20070905-0001694, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($112,649.68), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 840, OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, BEING IN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530012 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Emmons, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 29, 2005, and recorded on January 19, 2006 in instrument 1159105, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($126,931.01), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 84 and 85 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530445 File #237923F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott T. Dreisbach, and Mecca Davis Dreisbach, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 28, 2006, and recorded on October 19, 2006 in instrument 1171618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine And 41/100 Dollars ($228,169.41), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 90. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 18, 2008 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77529918 File #235919F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on May 4, 2001 by Derrick L. Stephens and Jennifer A. Stephens as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on May 9, 2001, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1059372. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 55/100 Dollars ($43,955.55), including interest at 7.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 33 feet of Lot 14 and Lot 13 except the South 33 feet thereof, all of R.B. Gregg Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 13. More commonly known as 514 Middle Street, Nashville, Michigan Property Tax Identification Number 08-052-130-014-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530545 269-226-2982 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Harper, a married man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman husband and wife, to Washington Mortagage Company, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 1998 and recorded September 8, 1998 in Instrument Number 1017602, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($53,173.12) including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point 8 rods South of the Southeast corner of Lot 23 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence North 8 rods, thence East 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2199 ASAP# 2960749 01/08/2009, 77530463 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE! Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on November 19, 2002 by Thomas Williams Higgins, Jr. a/k/a Thomas William Higgins Jr. and Sharon A. Higgins, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on November 25, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1092397. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Ninety One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 19/100 Dollars ($91,389.19), including interest at 6.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 131, Middleville Downs Addition No. 6 to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. More commonly known as 214 Robin Road Middleville, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530551 269-226-2982 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Geoffery Stevens a married man and Stephanie Stevens, his wife to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument #1153356 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($119,714.31) including interest 4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 5, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 172 of Steven's Wooded Acres No 3 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 84 Hope Township Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 8358 Chain - O - Lakes Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 6, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530540 Our File No: 08-03533 City of Hastings Position Available: Superintendent of Streets and Construction The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position. Screening of applications will begin Monday, February 9, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Duties for the Superintendent of Streets and Construction in the Public Services Department include supervisory tasks and assistance in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City of Hastings’ public works facilities. Five (5) years minimum experience in a wide range of projects pertaining to water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure, road construction, and other construction and maintenance work is necessary. A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B” endorsement and air brakes are required. A Michigan Department of Environmental Quality certification S-2 license in water distribution is required (or ability to attain such license within one (1) year from date of hire). Minimum beginning salary is $42,075 per year. Actual starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the selected applicants. Application and full job description is available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269-945-2468. 77530516 Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALLISON L. GROSS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and ELIJAH P. BUSH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2006, and recorded on February 21, 2006, in Document No. 1160389, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($104,450.46), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 101 OF HARDENDORFF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530022 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane Kissinger, a married man and Jennifer Kissinger, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2001, and recorded on January 28, 2002 in instrument 1073766, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 85/100 Dollars ($110,349.85), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 165 feet West along the South Section line from the East Section line, thence North 264 feet; thence West 165 feet; thence South 264 feet, thence East 165 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO: The North 787.25 feet of the South 1051.25 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530501 File #190044F02 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 13 POLICE BEAT Grand Rapids man injured in Thornapple Township brawl On the first day of the new year, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a scene in Thornapple Township after they received a call that a fight was in progress involving a large number of participants. By the time deputies arrived, most of the combatants had left the scene. Deputies were advised that one person had fled into a field and had sustained injuries in the fight. A deputy discovered Brett Alan Ponchahar, 20, near a garage and observed bruises on Ponchahar’s face. Ponchachar, of Grand Rapids, refused treatment and refused to name the person who had stuck him. Ponchachar was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Middleville man picked up on Barry County warrants on Christmas Day On Christmas Day, a deputy from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department picked up Douglas Jack Ezinga, 46, of Middleville who was being held in the Kent County Jail. Ezinga was returned to Barry County, where he faces three outstanding warrants for child neglect, obstruction of justice and violation of his probation. Hastings woman charged with driving while intoxicated On Dec. 31, a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle in Hope Township swerving across the centerline of the highway and being driven erratically. The deputy stopped the vehicle, which was being driven by Linda Susan Mayan, 54, of Hastings. Mayan failed a field sobriety test administered by the deputy, and a later test showed her blood alcohol level to be .157 percent. Mayan was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail, facing charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense) having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and no proof of insurance in the vehicle. Unwanted bed guest moves to couch then to jail cell On Jan. 1 sheriff’s deputies were called to Thornapple Township to answer a call of unlawful entry. The homeowner said a man had entered his home and climbed into bed between him and his wife. When they pushed the man from their bed, the man went into the living room and laid down on the couch. The deputy shook the man, who was identified as Brandon Todd Grinage, 19, of Caledonia, and when he was awake and asked where he thought he was, Grinage said “at a buddy’s house.” Grinage was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. Eighteen cats removed from Woodland Township home On Dec. 29 in Woodland Township, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department was called to assist a deputy from Barry County Animal Control. When the sheriff’s deputy and the BCAC deputy entered the residence with a search warrant, they discovered 19 cats unattended. The deputy later said the odor in the home was the worst he had experience in more than 30 years on the force. Those on the scene had to take several breaks to go outside for fresh air as they gathered up the cats. They managed to take 18 cats from the home, with one hiding up inside a freezer and thus eluding capture. The homeowner was in the hospital, and when contacted, he informed the deputy he had left the cats in the care of a friend. The friend said he had fed the cats but was not willing to take on the responsibility over a long period of time. The homeowner also told the investigating officer he had approximately 20 cats, which he dissected when they died. When told the cats had been taken from the residence, the owner cursed the animal control officer. Officials said the home may have to be condemned because of the damage caused by the cats. Man arrested for domestic assault of wife and son The Barry County Sheriff’s Department was called to a residence in Rutland Township Dec. 29 to answer a possible domestic assault. The victim said her husband had pushed her head against a door jam and pinned her between the door and its frame before pushing her to the floor. He also allegedly pushed his son to the floor when the son tried to intervene. The victim said they had been arguing because her husband had failed to purchase Christmas presents for his children. Deputies arrested Benjamin Edward Larsen, 23, of Hastings, and he was lodged in the Barry County Jail without further incident. Help Wanted Certified Licensed Mechanic apply in person at State Street Motors 1455 W. State, Hastings 77530567 Hastings Charter Township Schedule of Regular Board Meetings 2009 January 13 February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hall 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. 269-948-9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 77530565 BOWLING State looks at reduced player SCORES football for smaller schools Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 55-13; All Star Childcare 42-26; Boyce Milk Hauler 36-32; Hastings City Bank 35 1/2-32 1/2; King Pins 35-33; Yankee Zypher 33-35; Hurless Machine Shop 30 1/2-37 1/2. Men’s High Games - S. Anger 220; M. Hall 219; D. Cherry 216; J. Markley 202; R. Guild 199; L. Porter 199; K. Beebe 189; P. Scobey 186. Men’s High Series - S. Anger 601; M. Hall 517; D. Cherry 558; J. Markley 570; R. Guild 571; L. Porter 551; K. Beebe 524; P. Scobey 530. Women’s High Games - M. Westbrook 184; S. Beebe 176; A. Hall 173; B. Smith 172; J. Clements 171; L. Whiteman 165; D. Ware 164; B. Wilkins 161. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 490; S. Beebe 498; A. Hall 457; B. Smith 465; J. Clements 488; L. Whiteman 380; D. Ware 404; B. Wilkins 461. The Michigan High School Athletic Association will conduct a series of meetings this month to determine interest on the part of its smallest schools for a football format utilizing fewer than 11 players. The meetings will take place at Escanaba High School on January 12 at 1 p.m., in Indian River at the Cheboygan-OtsegoPresque Ile Educational Service District building on January 13 at 10 a.m., and in East Lansing at the MHSAA office on January 29 at 9:30 a.m. The Representative Council authorized the meetings at its Dec. 5, 2008 meeting, following a review of a survey conducted of member schools in the fall. Every Class D and C school in the MHSAA membership has been invited to attend. The meetings will review the different formats used in other states for fewer than 11 players. Twenty-one state associations conduct post-season tournaments under three different formats. The nine-player game takes place in Maine, Minnesota and North Dakota; Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 50-26; CBS 49-27; Coleman’s 46.5-29.5; Lynn Denton Agency 44.5-30.5; Lu’s Team 41.5-34.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 41-33; Trouble 40-36; Super Crips 3145; Pampered Ding Dongs 24.5-47.5; Ghost Team 7-65. High Handicap Game- R. Brummel 268; H. Palmer 268; A. Norton 265; D. James 264. High Handicap Series - A. Norton 736; K. Farlee 717; J. Rice 701; H. Palmer 698. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 43.5-28.5; Shamrock Tavern 37-31; Hair Care 35.5-36.5; NBT 35-33; Seeber’s 33-39; The River 28-44. Good Games and Series - N. Boniface 170-437; A. Tasker 140-404; N. Varney 138; J. Pitch 134-365; N. Potter 166-473; B. Hathaway 188-455; R. Murrah 203-503; S. Pennington 182-498. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 47-25; King Pins 45-27; Ward’s Friends 41-31; Lucky Strike 40-32; Just Friends 37-31*; Butterfingers 36.5-35.5; Be Happy 33-39; Usedtobe #1 32-36*; Early Risers 30-42; M&M’s 29-39*; Three Gals and a Guy 28.5-39.5*; Kuempel 25-47; * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - S. Merrill 192-542; B. Maker 150; N. Bechtel 154-409; J. Gasper 222-554; R. Murphy 167475; M. Kingsley 112-303; S. Patch 190-479; B. Benedict 159-447; C. Stuart 166-474; M. Wieland 168; A. Tasker 157; E. Moore 154400; K. Moore 125-329. Good Games and Series Men - P. Krystiniak 167; M. Saldivar 211-544; W. Mallekoote 180-508; G. Waggoner 196-525; R. Boniface 171; C. Purdum Sr. 233-601; E. Count 22-592. Mixerettes Kent Oil 45.5-26.5; Sassy Babes 40.5-31.5; Nashville Chiropractic 38-34; Dewey’s Auto Body 36.5-35.5; James Process Service 34.537.5; NBT 34-38; Dean’s Dolls 31-41. Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 152; D. James 225-592; L. Potter 225-587; B. Hathaway 179; N. Goggins 161; S. Merrill 187-511; B. Anders 168-446; D. Kelley 170461; M. Rodgers 183-435; D. Snyder 198505; S. Smith 161; J. Pitch 133-366; N. Potter 165; S. VanDenburg 217-583; E. Ulrich 192501; L. Elliston 200-506. Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 42; Straight Liners 41; Mary’s Hair and Nails 40 1/2; Sandbaggers 40; Pin Chasers 39; Striking Distance 38 1/2; Skabbs 37 1/2; Late Arrivals 35; Funk Bowlers 34 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 32; Wright Zone 30 1/2; Late Comers 29; R&N 26 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Daniels 208-582; M. Heath 194-553; K. Becker 190-542; N. Mroz 192-535; N. Shafer 179-533; A. Hubbell 199-515; Z. House 177491; T. Franklin 205-479; K. Farlee 188-464; F. Ames 177-447; L. Wright 161-408; J. Ackels 164-387; L. Saxton 138-537; H. Jordan 185. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 232-636; B. Rentz 202-596; D. Wright 218571; C. Merica 195-553; B. Allen 191-550; T. Health 177-508; M. Williams 223; M. Eaton 219; R. Snyder 204; J. Lesick 201; E. Bartlett 199; M. Kidder 195; J. Ackels 182; A. Martinez 160. Friday Night Mixed We’re a Mess 7; Spencers Towing 6; Team #14 6; Spare Time 5; Here 4 the Party 5; AN’D Signs 4; Oldies But Goodies 4; Greasy Balls 4; 9-n-a-Wiggle 3; Ten Pins 3; Lucky #13 3; Dum Schitz 3; All But One 2. Women’s Good Games and Series - D. Bartimus 217-581; F. Bell 214-570; J. Gasper 200-568; L. Potter 243-563; J. Madden 191521; M. Mathis 174-484; K. Kuhlman 177476; A. Keillor 164-448; C. Thomson 158393; T. Pennington 203; T. Bush 200; R. Murrah 192; B. James 187; D. James 177; B. West 168; E. Vanasse 165. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Bush 245-632; B. West 233-584; F. Thompson 224-584; R. Chaffee 210-558; R. Genda 213556; A. Taylor 195-538; M. Vugteveen 182496; H. Pennington 206; A. Rhodes 188; T. Ramey 185; D. Sears 180. eight-player football exists in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington and South Dakota; and the six-player version is played in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Texas. Discussion will also take place at the meetings about rule differences between the 11 player and the reduced player formats, the impact of schools sponsoring reduced player teams on neighboring schools, and a potential MHSAA-sponsored football playoff for a reduced player format. The feedback received will be shared with the MHSAA Football Committee and the Representative Council at upcoming meetings. Back in the 1930s, upwards of 75 small schools sponsored six-player football in Michigan. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Page 14 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons join Wayland’s hockey Co-op by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time this winter Hastings High School is a part of a varsity hockey program. A trio of Saxons, junior Dylan Downs and freshmen Taylor Klotz and Brandon Johnson, are a part of the Wayland High School Co-op team which also includes athletes from Thornapple Kellogg High School and Hopkins High School. The Michigan High School Athletic Association allows schools to form Co-op teams, like the hockey team and the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings swimming and diving teams, but there are a lot of rules. One is that the number of students enrolled at the schools included in the Co-op can not exceed a certain level. For the past few seasons, Byron Center had been a part of the Wayland Co-op team. When the Bulldogs decided to team up with Grandville in hockey, that opened the door for the Saxons. “We’ve had a number of kids that had played club hockey the last couple of years,” said Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins. “I knew they were around and interested, but there wasn’t any team interested in adding us until Byron Center left.” Hockey is an expensive sport. Not only is there a lot of equipment needed, ice time isn’t cheap. The cost is roughly $1,700 for an athlete, just for the high school season. The teams often hold fundraisers to help with the cost. “The school district is paying very little of by Brett Bremer Annual rant about college football’s lack of a playoff Hastings junior Dylan Downs, (from left) and freshmen Brandon Johnson and Taylor Klotz are a part of the 2008-09 Wayland Co-op varsity hockey team which also includes players from Hopkins and Thornapple Kellogg High Schools. that,” Goggins said. “Budget-wise, I’m not in the position of adding sports that cost.” The season is already well underway. Wayland plays its home contests at Southside Ice Arena near Dorr. The team is scheduled to be at home this Friday night against Muskegon Catholic Central, then on Saturday will travel to face Grand Rapids Christian at the Jolly Roger in Grand Rapids. Panthers second at their own invite Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team returned from the holiday break hosting its second home invitational of the season last Saturday. The Panthers went 4-1 in their duals on the day. Delton defeated Dowagiac 57-13, Comstock 60-17, Cedar Springs 42-33, and Greenville ‘B’ 39-28. West Ottawa handed Delton its only loss of the day, 42-27. Matt Loveland, Mark Loveland, Jeff Bissett, and Steven Romero were all undefeated on the day for Delton. “That was a good day for us,” said Panther head coach Rob Heethuis. “We hadn’t wrestled in over two weeks, so it was a chance to knock the rust off, make weight, and get back on track.” The Panthers are now 14-6 in duals this season. They were slated to host Constantine for a Kalamazoo Valley Association dual Wednesday night. Heading into the break, Delton scored its second KVA win of the season (Dec. 17) at Pennfield. Delton topped the green and gold Panthers 57-12. Delton won in 12 of the 14 weight classes, with Mark Loveland, Matt Loveland, Dylan Leinaar, Bissett, Jeff Town, David Dempsey, Ray Lindsey, Richard Lindsey, Trevor Curtice, Romero, and David Dalm winning their matches. Vikings’ press punishes Perry The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team opened 2009 the way it left 2008, winning. The Vikings made up their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division contest at home against Perry, which was originally scheduled for Dec. 19, by scoring a 60-25 win over the Ramblers. The win improves the Vikings’ record to 40 on the season and 2-0 on the league. Lakewood really dominated in the first half, racing out to a 40-11 lead. “Our defense played really strong I thought,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “The girls put a lot of pressure on their guards, which created havoc for them and forced them into a lot of turnovers.” Chelsey Dow led the defensive charge, making six steals on the night. She also finished with seven rebounds. Alexis Brodbeck was solid running the Viking offense, when her team wasn’t getting easy baskets from its defense, and finished with 17 points and six assists. Ashley Morris added 14 points and seven rebounds. Thompson said sophomore Anna Lynch played her best game of the season. She finished with 13 points and five steals. She knocked down three three-pointers. As a team, the Vikings hit nine threes on the night and shot 35-percent from behind the arc. The Vikings had another very good shooting night, hitting 78-percent of their foul shots and 65-percent of their two-point field goal tries. Perry, which is now 1-5 on the season, had four players tie with a team-high four points. The Vikings look to get to 5-0 Friday night when they visit Lansing Catholic. Big Valley comeback ends with win in third overtime Three times it came down to Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team needing to knock down two free throws in order to avoid their third loss of the season. Three times, the Lions nailed the shots. Maple Valley scored its first victory of the season, 86-83 in triple overtime at Springport Saturday night. Josh Burd knocked down a pair of free throws at the end of regulation to tie the game at 56 and send it into overtime. Jeff Burd then knocked down a pair at the end of the first overtime. In the second overtime, the task went to Jordan Sprague. Jeff Burd finished the game with a team high 16 points, and 13 of those came in the three overtime sessions. He also had a team high seven assists. Maple Valley had six players finish in double figures. Dustin Houghton had 15 points, Jesse Bromley 13, Riley Fisher 11, and Kyle Fisher and Josh Burd ten points each. Riley Fisher also had a team high 14 rebounds. Sprague finished with nine points. It took some work for Maple Valley just to get into the first overtime session. The Spartans built a 41-25 lead in the opening half, but the Lions were able to hold them to just six field goals in the entire second half. The Lions pulled to within 48-41 by the end of the third quarter. Houghton had a huge third for Maple Valley, pouring in ten points. Springport got 16 points each from Donnie Cousino and Ben Hawes, and 21 from Brian Vogel. Maple Valley is now 1-2 on the season, and 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Lions return to league action this Friday at Hackett Catholic Central. 77530521 There are all kinds of college football fans. The casual fans who’ll check out a game when there is one on television on a slow Saturday afternoon. There are the ones who are just football fans. There are the crazies who follow their teams all over the country wearing the school colors, or at least have to watch or listen to every single game. Earlier this season during one of the biggest games of the year, Texas versus Oklahoma, I was going back and forth between the kitchen and the living room. Working on a pork roast, while still trying to keep an eye on the game. My wife and her brother were on the couch, watching the Sooners and Longhorns. At least I thought they were. “Run, run, run,” I heard them shouting at the TV. I ran into the living room myself to see what kind of big play I’d missed. I expected to see a replay of either Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford or Texas QB Colt McCoy tossing a long touchdown, an interception return, some running back racing into the secondary. None of the above. The football game wasn’t on television anymore. They were watching “Cops”. I don’t know if they were cheering for the Cops or the Robbers. I just thought of that Tuesday night watching Texas and Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. All of a sudden Wes, my brother-in-law, was a huge Texas fan. I guess that’s one more type of fan, the one who just loves to cheer against a team. Wes went to college in Ohio, and came back hating the Buckeyes more than ever before. That made the Fiesta Bowl viewing kind of fun. You know those T-shirts that say my two favorite teams are Central Michigan and whoever plays Western Michigan (or fill in your favorite college football team and its rival). That’s not how I look at it at all. I want Central to win every game all season long. I want Western to win every game all season long, except when they play the Chippewas. Michigan would be my second favorite team. I want the Wolverines to win every game all season long, and Ohio State to win every game except when they play Michigan. If things go that way, how much more fun is the Michigan/Ohio State game at the end of the year? And how much more does it hurt the Buckeyes to lose? While Wes chose to root on the Longhorns because he hates Ohio State, I chose to pull for the Buckeyes because the Big Ten needed to win a big bowl game badly, after seeing Michigan State and Penn State get thumped. No matter what kind of a college football fan someone is, I haven’t found one yet who likes the Bowl Championship System. I probably say this every year, but is this year worse than ever or what? Utah is the only undefeated team, and they have no chance to win the National Championship. Lots of people think USC is the best team, and the Trojans have no chance to win the National Championship. Texas only lost once all year, and beat Oklahoma who is playing for the National Championship tonight, and the Longhorns have not chance to win the National Championship. Don’t even get me started on Penn State or Ohio State’s chances. When USC, Texas, Oklahoma, or Florida comes to Lambeau Field or Heinze Field in Pittsburgh for the Leinenkugel’s Snow Bowl or the Ketchup Bowl on Jan. 1 and beats up on the Nittany Lions or the Buckeyes then I’ll start to think that the Big Ten is overrated. I don’t like Florida, and the Gators are probably going to win the National Championship. Who did Oklahoma play this year, Texas and Texas Tech. The Sooners lost to Texas. The whole argument spins round and round for the Big 12 teams. Texas is good, the Longhorns played Texas Tech and Oklahoma. Texas Tech is good, the Raiders played Oklahoma and Texas. Texas wasn’t as good as everyone thought in its bowl game. Texas Tech lost its bowl game. Nobody in the Big 12 played any defense, and suddenly Texas Tech and Texas had to face some defense, and things didn’t go so well. What’s Oklahoma going to do against Florida’s defense? That’s why its time to start a college football playoff. Stop the guessing games. They (the BCS big wigs) always complained that a playoff would take too much of the student out of student-athlete. Well, now the National Championship game has already been moved a week past New Year’s Day. It’s time, and I know that no matter what kind of college football fan you are - you agree. Hastings youth wrestling season begins January 15 The Hastings Wrestling Club will begin its winter wrestling season for young wrestlers on Jan. 15. A sign-up session and then the first practice of the season will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on the north balcony of the Hastings High School gymnasium. From then on, practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. for about eight weeks. All practices will be held on the north balcony at the high school. Folkstyle wrestling fundamentals will be taught, and there will be some live wrestling competition. The program is for third through sixth graders, but younger wrestlers will be allowed with parent supervision. The cost for the season is $45 per wrestler, with a $125 cap per family. The cost includes a club T-shirt, but not USA or MYWA Cards should wrestlers decide to compete in tournaments. Wrestlers are asked to bring a clean T-shirt, shorts or sweatpants (with no zippers), wrestling shoes or high top gym shoes (no hard soles), and a positive attitude and a desire to learn the sport of wrestling. Contact Mike Goggins at 945-5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223 with any questions. TK digs out of hole at Ottawa Hills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took some time for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team to shake off the rust Tuesday night, but not too long. Thornapple Kellogg improved to 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference, and 3-1 overall, with a 68-63 win at Ottawa Hills. The Bengals jumped out to a 16-3 lead, but the Trojans went on a 14-0 run the rest of the period to take a 17-16 advantage. “The guys really keep battling and playing unselfish team basketball, and continue to hustle and make plays time and time again,” said Trojan head coach Lance Laker. “I am really proud of these guys and love them all very much, and I can't express how hard they work every day.” The Bengals took a one-point lead into the half, then the Trojans rebounded to go up 5249 heading into the fourth quarter. “The game was nip and tuck at the end until we received back-to-back buckets from Kody (Buursma) at the end of the game to ice it, and made some big free throws down the stretch,” Laker said. The Trojans got 14 points each from Parrish Hall and David Comeau. Hall added ten assists. Carter Whitney came off the bench to contribute 11 points. Buursma also added 11 points, six blocks, and matched Comeau for a team high nine rebounds. James Tobin, Josh Haney, and Coley McKeough also contributed offensively. “We played very well against a team that is very versatile, athletic, and a team that creates a ton of match-up problems,” Laker said. “Josh Haney and James Tobin took charge defensively and held their two leading scorers to zero points in the fourth quarter,” Laker said. “It was a great team win again, especially overcoming adversity early. “ Amani Pritchett led Ottawa Hills with 11 points. Cal Evans and Kevin Grant had ten points each. The Trojans return to action Friday night, at home against South Christian. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — Page 15 Wildcats break game open in 2nd half at Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon head coach Don Schils knew this game was going to be something new for his team. “We haven’t been in a game like this in a long time. It’s a little different,” Schils said. “They’re the sixth ranked team. It’s a league game. They’re coming into our gym. We’re undefeated. It was a huge game. It meant a little bit more, even though it’s early in the season.” Things turned out a little differently for the Saxons too, as they suffered their first loss of the season 42-30 against Wayland Tuesday night. The Wildcats are now 4-0 on the season, and the Saxons 5-1. Wayland went on a 10-0 run to close out the third quarter with a 32-23 lead, and never looked back. Seven points was the closest the Saxons got the rest of the way, after a tight game through two and a half quarters. The Wildcats were slowed by foul trouble early on. Their leading scorer, senior Alex Lyle, had four points and two fouls in the first three minutes of the game and sat on the bench the rest of the first half. At the break, Wayland had four starters with two fouls each. Lyle still finished with 11 points. Greg Salmon led the Wildcats with 12. “Even though (Lyle) didn’t shoot it like he can, he puts so much pressure on you defensively that it gives some other guys open under control,” Schils said. “We just didn’t shoot shots confidently. It’s a great game for us to learn from.” Hastings is now 1-1 in the O-K Gold Conference this season. The Saxons return to action at Forest Hills Eastern this Friday, then will be home against Caledonia next Thursday. The Saxons’ Riley McLean floats between Wayland defenders Anthony Castaneda (31), Alex Lyle (23), and Greg Salmon (2) to put up a shot during the third quarter of the Wildcats’ 42-30 win in Hastings Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Dylan McKay bounces a pass around Wayland’s Weston Hudson (right) during the opening quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) looks and chances for offensive rebounds,” Schils said. Colton Bredeweg kept the Wildcats in the game in the first half, scoring all seven of his points in the first half. The biggest lead for either team in the first half was three points, and the two teams went into the break tied at 18. Wayland struggled shooting the ball from outside a bit, and so did the Saxons. The Wildcats didn’t even try to go inside much of the night. “Shots didn’t go in,” Schils said. “You can say that five times.” “Defensively, we played about as well as you can against a team like that. They would probably say they didn’t shoot as well as they did in their first three games. “We did a great job of taking charges. When you do that, you at least make them think about their shots a little more.” Senior center Adam Skedgell took two charges, and also had a team high 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead Hastings. Dane Schils added eight points for the Saxons, and Brad Hayden had four. Hayden and point guard Adam Swartz did a good job handling the Wildcats’ full-court pressure. “They want chaos and I think we kept it Hastings senior Dane Schils is hit by Wayland junior Chase Burgess as he puts a shot up for two points in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Area Scholar Athlete nominees announced which the association sponsors a post-season tournament. Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the scholar athlete award and presents a $1,000 scholarship to each individual. Scholarships are awarded proportionately by school classification and the number of student athletes involved in those classes; two at-large honorees also will be selected. A total of 12 scholarships will be awarded to Class A student athletes, six female and six male; eight scholarships will be awarded to Class B student athletes, four female and four male; six scholarships will be awarded to Class C student athletes, three female and three male; and four scholarships will be awarded to Class D student athletes, two female and two male. Each school could submit as many applications as there are scholarships available in its classification. Of 504 schools that submitted applicants, 63 submitted the maximum allowed. This year, 2,008 applications were received. All applicants will be presented with certificates commemorating their achievement. The applications will be judged next week by a 69-member committee of school coaches, counselors, faculty members, administrators and board members from MHSAA member schools, from which the 120 finalists and 32 scholarship recipients will be selected. Finalists will be announced Feb. 3. Class C and D scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 17; Class B scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 24; and Class A scholarship recipients will be announced March 3. All announcements will be made on the MHSAA Web site. A ceremony to honor the 32 award recipients will take place during half-time of the Class C Saxon cheer team shows improvement The Saxon varsity competitive cheer team took second in its division at Saturday’s Maple Valley Invitational. Hastings improved both its first and third round scores from its opening competition of the season. “We just had finished our round three that week and we haven’t had a lot of time practicing full out with it, so I was nervous going in but the girls did a great job,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. The Saxons totaled 640.8444 points on the day. They scored a 202.1 in round one, a 169.5444 in round two, and a 269.2 in round three. “We still need to clean up some motions and jumps in all of the rounds, but the season is going well,” Hubbell said. Clio won the Division 2 title Saturday, finishign with 662.1515 points. Division 2 was the largest of the three varsity divisions, with Charlotte placing third just behind the Saxons at 640.8232 and Battle Creek Lakeview fourth at 572.0816. The top score of the day came in Division 4, where Michigan Center tallied 722.7194 points. In Division 3, Brooklyn Columbia Central took first with a score of 676.5552 and Maple Valley second at 521.8080. Hastings will be a part of the Byron Center Invitational this Saturday, then next Saturday will host their own Saxonfest. Boys Basketball Finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing March 28. To be eligible for the award, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and have previously won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a post-season tournament. Students were also asked to respond to a series of short essay questions, submit two letters of recommendation and submit a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. Additional scholar athlete information, including a complete list of scholarship nominees, can be found on the MHSAA Website at www.mhsaa.com/recognition/sahome.htm. HHS Boosters’ Extravaganza, reverse raffle, set for Feb. 21 The Hastings Athletic Boosters are hoping many area residents will make a new year’s resolution to help a great cause. Community members can support Hastings athletes by attending the Hastings Athletic Boosters Extravaganza on Feb. 21. The event, which will be held at the Ramada Inn in Montpelier, Ohio, is a reverse raffle where thousands of dollars will go to the winner. Each ticket is $100, and includes admission to the event, dinner, free drinks during the raffle and discount drinks after the raffle. Of course, it also includes entrance in the reverse raffle with a grand prize of $7000. Other cash prizes, ranging from $100 to $600 will be awarded to 19 lucky ticket holders. An improved buffet will be offered beginning at 5 p.m., and new entertainment will be held after the raffle which starts at 6 p.m. Social hour starts at 4 p.m. A portion of the ticket is tax deductible. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Call 948-4679 with any questions. See any Athletic Booster member for tickets, or mail a payment along with name, address, and phone number to Hastings Athletic Boosters, P.O. Box 344, Hastings, MI, 49058. Call 1-800-851-8300 to make room reservations for one, two, or three nights in regular or Jacuzzi rooms for the weekend at the Ramada Inn. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, JANUARY 8: 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Boys Girls Fresh. 7th “B” 8th “B” 8th “A” 7th “A” JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball TUESDAY, JANUARY 13: Caledonia HS Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow Caledonia HS GR Catholic Central Caledonia HS H A H H A H A H FRIDAY, JANUARY 9: 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Fresh. JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Ice Hockey Forest Hills East. HS A Forest Hills East. HS A Forest Hills East. HS A Muskegon Cath. Central @ Southside Arena H SATURDAY, JANUARY 10: TBA Girls 9:00 am Boys 9:30 am Boys 11:00 am Girls 2:00 pm Girls 7:00 pm Boys JV “B” Varsity MS Varsity Varsity Cheer Wrestling Wrestling Cheer Cheer Ice Hockey Byron Center Climax-Scott Ind. Inv. LH Lamb Byron Center Bron Center HS GR Christian @ Jolly Roger A A H A A A MONDAY, JANUARY 12: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls 7th “A” 7th “B” 8th “A” 8th “B” Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Cheer Newhall Middle A Forest Hills Cen.- White H Newhall Middle A Forest Hills Cen.- White A Lakewood HS A HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Girls Girls Girls Girls Fresh. JV Middle Varsity Basketball Basketball Cheer Basketball GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central Cedar Springs GR Catholic Central A A A A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls 7th “B” Middle 8th “B” JV “B” Varsity Varsity JV Basketball Cheer Basketball Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling Cheer Cheer Forest Hills Cen.-Green A Cheer at BBall Games H Forest Hills Cen.-Green A Caledonia HS H Caledonia HS H Caledonia HS H Wayland Union HS A Wayland Union HS A THURSDAY, JANUARY 15: 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Fresh. JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball Caledonia HS Caledonia HS GR Ottawa Hills Caledonia HS H H H H Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com 77530563 Applicants for the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar Athlete Award for the 2008-09 school year have been announced. Local nominees include: Delton Kellogg — Mandy Dye, Anna Goldsworthy, Sarah Holroyd, Lauren Knollenberg, Dalton Parmenter, Wesley Wandell. Hastings — Nicole Frantz, Brad Hayden, Timothy Lewis, Dylan McKay, Dane Schils, Molly Smith, Alyssa Thornton and Amy Zwiernikowski. Lakewood — Aaron Clark, Andrew Doane and Laurel Mattson. Thornapple Kellogg — Steven Crawford and Kathleen Scheidel The program, which has been recognizing student athletes since the 1989-90 school year, will honor 32 individuals who represent their member schools in at least one sport in �Page 16 — Thursday, January 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Still room for hopes, dreams and plans in 2009 despite tough economy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A sampling of Barry County leaders have concern yet optimism and hope for what 2009 will bring. Attitude and determination play a role in the outcome, some said. Valerie Byrnes, executive director of both the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and the County Chamber of Commerce, understands the difficult economic struggles being felt by businesses across the county. As head of the Alliance, she said, “Our number one concern is to retain the jobs that are currently in Barry County and maintain a high quality of life for the residents of the area. We will do what we can to serve as an advocate to cultivate regional partnerships to ensure business needs are being met. “Additionally, we see an opportunity to continue to draw from the assets that we have in the county to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset and assist new entrepreneurs in starting businesses and provide guidance and innovative support for those businesses that are looking to reinvent themselves in a tough market setting,” Byrnes said. The county chamber “relies on the strength of the membership to create an environment that will continue to provide our members with opportunities for networking and selfpromotion. We are revamping our Chamber Barry Bucks gift certificate program to promote a Shop Local/Buy Local campaign, encouraging local commerce,” she said. “The chamber is currently working in partnership with the alliance to offer entrepreneur and small business training programs and will kick-off business after-hours, business roundtables and other peer-to-peer networking opportunities early in 2009. We will work hard to develop new value-added programs and services for our members.” Early this year the chamber and alliance expect to unveil a new joint Web site. Byrnes said the partnership site “will assist in driving Internet traffic to our Chamber members, local recreational opportunities, community events and Barry County as a whole. Both organizations are active supporters of the HomeTown Partnership (HTP) community development model and will continue to help in building a great community through grass-roots efforts of the HTP committees. When asked what he sees in 2009, Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeffrey Jennette said, “I hate to say that I fear that ‘it is going to get worse before it gets better,’ but all indicators point to that idea. However, I can't think of a better place to work than the BISD to help others through these tough times. “I think that the fallout from the state economy is going to adversely affect funding for education, and we are poised to provide as many services to Delton-Kellogg and Hastings Schools that we can to help them through these tough times,” he said. “We entered into an agreement with Calhoun ISD that will provide our local districts with more areas of expertise and opportunities for professional development; just because the dollars are shrinking in education, the high expectations for the students of Barry County continue and we need to help meet the needs of students, staff, and parents. “The economic climate has already affected our MichiganWorks! program, and we are exploring ideas to offer our clients more opportunities and resources in a more comfortable working area. We have seen an increase in foot traffic due to layoffs, etc. in the area, and our staff will continue to provide respect and guidance to those affected adversely by the tough times that the state and nation are facing right now,” Jennette said. “...We are truly lucky to have the staff that we have at BISD because I know that they are working with the children and adults of Barry County and making a positive difference in their lives. With all of the negatives that you see and hear in newspapers, TV, and radio, our students and staff have great attitudes and that is exactly what we need to have during these times; we will get through it, but it is the attitude that we have that will determine if it is going to be a smooth or bumpy ride." Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton said, “Economics comes to the forefront” when thinking about 2009. “So far Barry County has fared well with funding, since our revenue formula is based on property taxes, which do not decline,” he said. “There are two forms of property tax growth, inflationary growth in home values and new building. These two have combined for an average growth of about 5 percent per year for the last couple of decades. This historical growth has balanced our budget even though the cost of health insurance has far outpaced inflation. “However, in 2009 we project our income growth at only 1.5 percent since new building has stalled and home values have declined,” Callton said. “We did produce a balanced budget for 2009 without service cuts, but we'll see how 2010 budgeting shapes up. “On the horizon is uncertainly about money that we receive from the state in the form of revenue sharing. Presently, we receive about $1.1 million per year of our $14 million budget from state revenue sharing. Since we already have that money for 2009, 2010 and 2011 – this money is threatened for 2012. “Local schools have been in a tight spot for years since proposal A changed the formula of how schools are funded. Now dependent on state revenues and student enrollment, schools have seen a decline of revenue in the face of increasing costs. Since county government is based on property taxes, we've not had declining revenue,” he said. In 2009, Bonnie Hildreth, president of the Barry Community Foundation, sees “a community of caring, compassionate and giving people looking for solutions to take care of ourselves. “We are resilient people who take care of each other. The Barry Community Foundation has created a special fund to be administered by the United Way for just that purpose - to help those in need that cannot find the help in any other way,” she said. “During extraordinary times like these, the national giving trends are down. However, in Barry County, the community foundation was blessed by the number of people who still have the ability to give - and give they did in a record number during the month of December. We are grateful and humbled to be a part of such a giving community,” she said. Tom Wilt, executive director of the Barry County YMCA, said, “In turbulent times like we are experiencing, it is easy to let negative thoughts consume our lives. On the contrary, I believe in people and our ability to be resilient, we will find solutions which will ultimately better our lives. Sure, life is going to be tough for a while. Being good stewards of our resources will test us. Ultimately, we will succeed. “The beauty of this community is the capacity for giving when times are tough. The YMCA experienced this in 2008 when we lost our matching grant from the Skillman Foundation, yet the community, through its generosity helped us exceed our goal for the year, allowing the YMCA to provide financial assistance to everyone who qualified,” he said. “I fully expect 2009 to be a banner year for the Y in providing programs and services. The YMCA will be expanding its camping programs, offering two new activity camps this summer. Additionally, we are working to reignite Corporate Games to provide more opportunities for adults to play, get fit and have social opportunities with other companies in the area. The YMCA Board and staff will continue to look at ways to expand services for our community and ways to collaborate with other providers in order to reach as many of our families as we can,” Wilt said. “2009 is going to be a challenging year, but then, every day challenges each of us. Those that want to succeed, will. We will be successful in 2009.” Mike Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank, said “While these are challenging times for our nation’s economy and financial system, the vast majority of community banks have been, and continue to be, some of the safest, soundest and most secure financial institutions in our nation. Hastings City Bank has been practicing responsible business and lending practices for 123 years. Banks like ours are required to have significant capital and reserves, which positions us well to handle the current financial environment. “We have money to lend and are willing to work with our customers to find the loan product that is affordable for them now and in the future,” he said. “While we anticipate continued slow loan demand in 2009, due to the economy and consumer reluctance to take on debt at this time, those who are in the position to purchase a home or other consumer products will find some of the best buys and best interest rates in years...” For 2009, Kolanowski and others at the bank expect increased activity to continue in its Trust and Investment services. Because of consumer concern about the fluctuation in the stock market in recent months, the bank’s Trust and Investment Group has been busy reviewing 401Ks and investment portfolios for customers. “As we move into 2009 we will continue to focus on the customer experience and meeting the financial needs of our community,” he said, noting that Hastings City Bank is among only 11 percent of the nation’s banks to have the distinction of earning the highest 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability. The bank has had that designation for 57 consecutive quarters from Bauer Financial. “As I look back on 2008, I realize that Hastings City Bank employees have made great contributions to our community. The growth and progress of our community makes a better place for us all to live and work. Community involvement will continue to be a priority for us in 2009. This is the difference a community bank can make,” Kolanowski said. BABIES, continued from page 5 1989 — Cynthia May Nesbitt, daughter of Teresa and Steven Nesbitt, Middleville, Jan. 1, 7:49. 1990 — Michael Lee Paisley, Richard and Patricia Paisley, Nashville, Jan. 1, 2:49 a.m. 1991 — Cody Michael Litnianski, Patricia Litnianski, Nashville, Jan. 3, 8:08 a.m. 1992 — Lotta Ann Gale, Matt and Belinda Gale, Hastings, Jan. 1, 2:02 a.m. 1993 — James Antonia Berrones, Diane Jarman and Tony Berrones, Hastings, Jan. 1, 7:38 a.m. 1994 — Thomas Ray Armstrong, Angela Armstrong and Thomas Petree, Hastings, Jan. 1, 8:37 a.m. 1995 — Jaxson Gallagher, Lashelle and Michael Gallagher, Hastings, Jan. 1, 12:08 a.m. 1996 — Margo Donavan, Guylaine and Dan Donavan, Hastings, Jan. 3, 2:20 a.m. 1997 — Andrew David Webb, Robert and Dawn Webb, Hastings, Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. 1998 — Timothy Edward Cooley, Pamela Reigler and Mark Cooley, Middleville, Jan. 1, 1 a.m. 1999 — Wesley Bolthouse, Serena Bolthouse, Jan. 1, 4:54 p.m. 2000 — Tyler Philip Johnson, Tami and Ray Johnson, Nashville, Jan. 3, 12:01 a.m. 2001 — Jared Lee Mater, Emily and Joe Mater, Nashville, Jan. 1, 12:44 a.m. 2002 — Jayden Michael Benedict, Jennifer Purdum and John Benedict, Hastings, Jan. 2, 7:30 a.m. 2003 — Emma Michelle Alexander, Paul and Anna Alexander, Hastings, Jan. 2, 6:39 p.m. 2004 — Cody Moctezume Mascorro, Veronica Mascorro, Middleville, Jan. 1, 12:14 a.m. 2005 — Jillian Bella Strothheide, Jason and Melissa Strothheide, Nashville, Jan. 2, 5:40 p.m. 2006 — Caleb Robert Moon, Tanya Stephens and Joel Moon, Hastings, Jan. 3, 9:24 a.m. 2007 — Hailey Paige Dickens, Heather and Matthew Dickens, Hastings, Jan. 3, 1:53 p.m. 2008 — Jalin Marie Lyons, Joely and Jesse Lyons, Delton, Jan. 4, 12:34 p.m. 2009 — Aubree Marie Milcher, Jesica and Matt Milcher, Hastings, Jan. 3, 1:43 p.m. Denise Mechel Moinette made her debut Jan. 2, 1951, as the county’s first baby of the new year. Registered Nurse Sue Kreider holds the baby as mother, Mrs. John Moinette, looks on. Daniel Bumford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bumford of Bellevue won the 1965 contest. Jeffrey Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Geiger of Woodland, was the contest winner in 1958, Joshua Paul Edwards, voices his displeasure to his mother, Mary Edwards, when being photographed as the 1974 Barry County New Year’s baby. 77530371 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-01-15.pdf 3cee4df96235e8adcdf0ffe921bd9c66 PDF Text Text Governments can’t have it both ways Clear sidewalks at your own discretion See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 5 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 3 NEWS BRIEFS Sailors pass Trojans as seniors sit See Story on Page 18 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 15, 2009 Hastings Family Fare Supermarket to open this weekend Rotary pancake supper is tonight Fans and players are invited to a pancake supper at Hastings High School Thursday, Jan. 15, when the Saxons take on the traveling Caledonia Scots in boys basketball. The Hastings Rotary Club will be flipping flapjacks and rolling sausages in the school cafeteria. A $4 charge covers the all-you-can-eat meal and beverage. Dinner will be available from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Rotary Club’s scholarships, leadership camp and other programs. Program focus is safety for women Staying safe in a dangerous world is the subject Nancy Hammond will be bringing to the Women’s Ministries at Hastings Free Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. The program is open to women in all age groups – from teens through senior adults. Hammond, a specialist in self-defense, believes that one way to stay safe is to be aware of your surroundings, being able to identify potential problems and knowing how to react when a problem or threat arises. She feels this is especially important for young women preparing to enter the work force or college. The church is located at 2635 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. For more information, call 269-945-9121. Friday hoops game benefits cancer fight The Lady Saxons of Hastings High School and the Lady Trojans of Thornapple Kellogg will face off in basketball at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Hastings High, and whichever team wins, the ultimate victor will be the Susan G. Komen Foundation. All proceeds from the game and related fundraisers will be donated to the foundation, which uses its funds for breast cancer research, education and mammograms, treatment for women who are financially challenged and other breast cancer-related programs. The theme of the charitable event is “Fill the gym for a cure,” and the teams hope to raise $10,000 to battle cancer. Dowling church to host Ladies Day Out Get out of the cold and join a Ladies Day Out Saturday, Jan. 17, at Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling. The fun will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The afternoon will include a movie, pampering, refreshments, a purse swap and more. Each lady is asked to bring an unused purse(s) and swap it for a ‘new’ one. Any purses left behind will be given to a local nonprofit organization. This event is open to all ladies in the community. Individuals or groups are invited to join in the fellowship spent with other local women. There is no cost to attend this special day. Pleasantview Family Church is located at 2601 Lacey Road between M-37 and North Avenue. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 The new Family Fare Supermarket featuring a pharmacy with a a drive-up window and Quick Stop will open for business Sunday, Jan. 18. This week, associates from Hastings Felpausch and other Spartan-owned stores in the surrounding area have been busy stocking shelves of the new Family Fare Supermarket, located at 902 W. State St. in Hastings, which is slated to open at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Since Jan. 6, the new store has received more than 44 deliveries. A total of 22,373 cases or 217,775 pounds of new products have been delivered to the store. “It is a testimony to teamwork,” said Spartan Vice President of Corporate Affairs Jeanne Norcross. Felpausch Food Center will close its doors for the last time at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. All remaining stock will go to distributors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, to officially open the newly remodeled store. In attendance will be Store Director Marty Zellars, Hastings Mayor Bob May, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, Barry County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Dave Hatfield, Spartan Stores District Manager Ken Fox, as well as store associates and other local dignitaries. The new store is the result of $5.8 million in improvements and expansion to the former Plumb’s Valu-Rite Foods. An organic produce section will feature more than 100 items. The floral section will highlight a bouquets and arrangements case, along with island displays for plants and floral promotions. Other new offerings for customers will include Expressions from Hallmark greeting cards, pre-paid service and gift cards, propane exchange and photo processing. Health fairs will be held regularly to provide information, health checks, flu shots and more. The store will continue to be staffed by the same familiar faces. Family Fare will employee 144 associates, adding 40 new jobs, said Norcross. “We were pleased to get the Quick Stop finished in record time and open prior to the store being finished,” she said, adding that customers using the gas station may “fuel” their savings with promotions tied to shopping at the supermarket. Norcross added that the store was laid out based on studies of how customers shop. When they walk in the door, customers will be greeted by the welcome center where they can pick up coffee, water or popcorn. Immediately to the right of the door will be the fresh produce department, deli counter and bakery. The frozen food and meat sections will be at the back of the store, and the expanded dairy department will offer a bigger display area and more products, said Norcross. The health and beauty aids section will be at the front of the store adjacent to the pharmacy, which will feature a private consultation area and drive-up window. Household items, canned goods and other non-perishable items will be displayed in the store’s center aisles. The store will have five regular and four self-service checkouts. “We’ve found that the self-checkouts have become very popular once people get used to them,” said Norcross. “As we bring the Family Fare offer to the Hastings neighborhood, we’re confident that FAMILY FARE, continued on page 3 Former Nashville resident to be part of inauguration committee Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith, a former Nashville resident, has been working in the public affairs department of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, which is preparing to support the 56th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. The AFIC is a joint service committee charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint committee, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including reserve and National Guard components. Chief Petty Officer Frith is assigned to public affairs visual information directorate as a journalist. She is responsible for writing stories about AFIC personnel, captioning photography for archival purposes and documenting AFIC operations for immediate operational needs and long-term continuity. Frith was a reporter for the Maple Valley News, a JAd Graphics publication, from 1993 to 1997. She is an active duty member of the U.S. Navy and has served for 29 years. "This is a very interesting event, and I am proud to be a part of it," said Frith. "It is exciting to see how the process of inaugurating the president works." The U.S. Armed Forces have participated in presidential inaugurations since April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. Now, 220 years later, the participation of the armed forces continues to honor Prosecutor clarifies Malik charges Pre-exam set by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Justin Malik, 24, of Hastings appeared in court Wednesday to have the date set for his preliminary examination in the death of veteran Barry County Sheriff Dep. Chris Yonkers. Circuit Judge James Fisher set 9 a.m. on Feb. 13 for Malik’s next appearance. That hearing will be held in District Court 56B. Yonkers was killed Oct. 17, 2008, when Malik turned in front of Yonkers’ motorcycle on M-43 in Carlton Township. Malik’s attorney, Jeffrey T. Kortes of Grand Rapids, said Wednesday that an article in last week’s Banner stating Malik had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when the accident occurred was in error. Kortes said that at the time of the accident, Malik’s blood alcohol level was just over .00 percent. One of the charges Malik faces, however, is operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance causing death. He is also charged with operating a vehicle while his license is suspended and with negligent homicide. “It is illegal in Michigan to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any amount of a controlled substance,” Evans said. “That is “They (the judges) are just as guilty as he is. He should not have been on the road that day ... The judges need to be held accountable for what they do.” Frank Lasser, stepfather of Dep. Chris Yonkers why that charge was filed.” At the time of his latest arrest Dec. 14, Malik had a blood alcohol level of .163 percent. He was the passenger in a vehicle that was stopped in Hastings Township. Evans said after the hearing that a plea agreement could still be reached prior to Malik’s next appointed hearing. “We are still working on it,” Evans said. Also present at the Wednesday hearing were relatives of the slain officer. His mother, Pat Thiery, said she knows that a plea agreement is possible and would reduce the time Malik will spend in jail or prison. “I don’t wish to see his family go through this, either,” she said. “It is hard on everyone. I just want to see the young man get help. He made stupid choices.” Frank Lasser, Yonkers’ stepfather, said he also blames the judges who repeatedly MALIK, continued on page 3 “I don’t wish to see his family go through this, either. It is hard on everyone. I just want to see the young man get help.” Pat Thiery, mother of Dep. Chris Yonkers Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Evans said a preliminary breath test administered to Malik at the scene indicated his blood alcohol level was .035 percent and that he also tested positive for marijuana in his system. Justin Malik (left) was in court Wednesday as Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher set a preliminary hearing Feb. 13. If convicted on all counts, Malik could spend as much as 48 years behind bars. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith, a member of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), stands in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2008. Frith will help AFIC carry on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint-service organization responsible for providing military ceremonial support to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2009. (DoD photo by Technical Sgt. Suzanne Day, U.S. Air Force/Released) the commander in chief, recognize civilian control of the armed forces and celebrate democracy, added Frith. Participation by the armed forces traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Coast Guardsmen assigned to AFIC also provide assistance to the presidential inaugural committee, a not-for-profit, partisan organization representing the president-elect, and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies. The secretary of defense has authorized nearly 750 service members to be assigned to AFIC by Inauguration Day to coordinate Department of Defense support in and around the District of Columbia. Historically, as many as 5,000 service members have participated in the celebration, both in view of the public and behind the scenes. INAUGURATION, continued on page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Family series continues Monday The next Family Workshop Series will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the First Baptist Church in Middleville, located at 5215 N. M-37. The January subject will be “What did you learn in school today?: Understanding your elementary student’s math and reading homework so you can help.” The workshop will be taught by Hastings Area Schools teachers and Title I staff. Parents will take home games and activities to do with their children. Included in the workshop is pizza dinner and childcare. Registration is required for people who would like dinner. Register by call the Child Abuse Prevention Council at 269-948-3264. The same workshop also will be presented Monday, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church, located on East Woodlawn in Hastings. HCB, Miller offer mortgage seminar Hastings City Bank and Miller Real Estate are partnering to provide a free home-buyers workshop and mortgage seminar Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room of Hastings City Bank, located at 150 W. Court St., Hastings. Participants will gain information on current mortgage products and how they relate to today’s real estate market. The workshop will offer each participant the opportunity to speak with a Hastings City Bank lender or Miller Real Estate agent and the opportunity to have his or her credit profile reviewed, mortgage products and qualifications, and learn about the current real estate market This workshop and seminar are offered free to the community. RSVPs are requested to 269-948-5579. Blood drive set for Jan. 23 Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Jan. 23, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the church, 239 E. North St. One pint of donated blood may save three lives. Anyone who is 17 or older, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and who has not given blood in 56 days may donate. Lake Odessa to host music, dancing Music in The Barn, “the medicine show, for it’s good for what ails you,” will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 1417 Johnson St., Lake Odessa. Guests and musicians are asked to park facing west. From 2 to 5 p.m. a jam session will include any acoustical instrument, from fiddle to penny whistle. A potluck dinner will be shared between 5 and 6 p.m., and then the microphone will be open from 6 to 9 p.m., with round and square dances and clogging. For more information, e-mail tfcloggers@att.net or call Bob or Lynda Warner at 616-374-8205. Dance team to perform at tonight’s basketball game The Hastings High School Dance Team includes (front row, from left) Stevie McMananway, Megan Herbstreith, Jennie Minnich, Maria Alavarez, Katie Romanak, Fatima Bravo, Jade Gimenez, (second row) Jessica Quillen, Kate Dobbin, Bethany Roderick, Cassi Lydy, Tiffany Smith, Heather Cady, (third row) Erin Pettengill, Bianca Iberle, Lexi von der Hoff, Karistyn Sheldon, Alexa Tyson, Becca Tapscott, Anna Banister (back row) Barbara Cotton, Natalia Czychy, Jessica Kaczmarczyk, Taylor Hammond, Patricia Garber, Sydney Pierce, Alicia Wheeler, Jennifer Phillips and Carla Alavarez. The Hastings High School Dance Team has released its schedule for the winter sports season. The team has already performed a few times this season and will appear tonight during half-time of the Hastings varsity boys basketball game and again tomorrow night during the special fundraising game between the Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings varsity girls basketball teams. Other performances include Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the eighth grade boys A team bas- ketball game and during half-time of the varsity boys basketball games on Friday, Jan. 23; Thursday, Feb. 12; and Friday, Feb. 20. The nearly 30-member team includes five foreign exchange students. The girls choreograph all their own dances and select their musical numbers. The team is under the direction of parents Colleen Garber and Lori Schneiderhan, with support from the high school, its athletic department and the student council. Hastings’ largest snowman had a short life When family members gathered at John and Cindy Winebrenner’s Hastings home on Christmas morning their assignment, after opening gifts, was to build a huge snowman. John used his Pettibone, an extendable forklift, to build a pile of snow. Steven and Kim Speckman, Dustin and Angie Raffler, Matt and Becky Rasey helped carve the snowman with shovels and by using their hands. Cindy went into the woods and found items to create the snowman’s hands. His hat was made from a tire and a trash can from the Winebrenner’s barn. The snowman’s eyes and mouth are made out of plastic cups, his nose is a two-liter pop bottle and his buttons are lids from a five gallon pail. The project was finished at noon the next day. But alas, most of the snowman melted two days after Christmas because of warm temperatures and lots of rain, but all agreed it was a fun family activity. (photo supplied) County board’s year begins with review of past by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners spent their first official meeting of the year reviewing past accomplishments. Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District, presented a semi-annual report to the commissioners. She noted that the $23,700 contract with the county certainly made it possible to provide more services within the county. She demonstrated how the conservation district met most of its goals set in 2008. Barnard discussed work done with the Thornapple Watershed and Coldwater River groups. She also noted some improvement controlling run-off at several large farms in the area. The conservation district also has worked to assess water quality on both the Thornapple and Coldwater rivers. The district works closely with the Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Natural Resources. She also discussed work with state and federal agencies on the removal of the Nashville dam and the impact this will have on the community. Barnard told the commission that working in active partnership in the county has been rewarding. The prairie planting that is part of the McKeown Bridge project will be a good partnership, she added. Barnard also provided the commission with goals for 2009. The district will continue to respond to phone calls, provide educational programs for adults and children, monitor sites in the Thornapple watershed, review DEQ permits and provide more than 45,000 low-cost trees and shrubs for planting within the county. In other business, the commission decided to appoint Keith Ferris to the central dispatch bylaws review committee, which he has chaired, to help complete the review process. He will be paid according to the board guidelines. The commission also voted 5-2 to allow recently retired commissioner Wayne Adams to continue to participate in labor negotiations. The vote also included whether to follow the commission guidelines on pay and mileage. Adams had asked for $100 for each of the labor negotiation meetings, which is more than the guidelines allow. A discussion then ensued on whether to have a commission member on the negotiating committee. Don Nevins voted against the appointment of Adams because he preferred that the pay issue go to the personnel committee, but he supported Adams in continuing to negotiate for the county. Jeff VanNortwick also voted against the issue, saying he would like to see the commission transform to a process where the county is represented at the bargaining table by the county administrator and legal counsel. Later, VanNortwick gave an overview of space utilization. Work is now at a standstill on whether to transform the basement of the Courts and Law building for offices and how to handle document filing needs for the county. A report from the jail ad hoc committee will be given at the Tuesday, Jan. 27, meeting. This will be followed by a committee of the whole meeting in February when Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf will present two speakers on jail issues. Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson told his fellow members that Harland Nye, who worked to provide music at Charlton Park and other local events, had died. Services for him are today, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The commission will be interviewing six candidates, including incumbent Donald Wilcutt, for a position on the three-member Barry County Road Commission. Homeless survey to be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 28, Barry County Continuum of Care and Barry County United Way will conduct a survey to determine the number of homeless people in Barry County. This count will be taken in a brief 11-question survey. Agencies and community residents will be reaching out to schools, businesses, campgrounds and other entities that may have contact with those without a home. The survey is being conducted for three reasons: • To gather an accurate number of individuals and families in need of stable, affordable, safe housing in Barry County. These people must be considered homeless on the day of the count. Information will be entered on grant applications focusing on housing and emergency assistance dollars, updating county administration on current needs and education of the community. • To evaluate current need with existing resources. • To educate the community regarding ongoing needs of neighbors and friends. Every year, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) requires its grant recipients to conduct a point-in-time count of all people homeless in each county. Information from the survey will be kept confidential. The data needed from each homeless person includes: First three letters of the first and last name, date of birth and gender. This information will allow the program to eliminate duplications. Barry County will forward its count results to MSHDA in February. These numbers will be used to lobby for additional funding for housing, heating and utility assistance. Anyone who is homeless or knows of someone who is should contact Sharon Boyle at Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. Individuals also will be gathering information at the Fresh Food Initiative located at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street that morning. “The Barry County Continuum of Care has worked very hard these past eight years to support the creation of Green Gables Haven, open communication within agencies in the county in order to share resources and allow more assistance to be given to our residents and continuously look for grant opportunities that will allow Barry County residents to receive assistance and support them in becoming independent community residents,” said Boyle. “We have seen many assistance recipients become involved in helping others and giving back to the same program that they received assistance from. This day and count is very important to all of us.” Below is a definition of homelessness that will be used Jan. 28. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines homeless persons as those who are sleeping in places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks and abandoned buildings, or those who are sleeping in an emergency shel- ter as a primary nighttime residence. People may also be considered as homeless if they: • Are living in transitional or supportive housing for homeless people but originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. • Ordinarily sleep in transitional or supportive housing for homeless people but are spending a short (30 consecutive days or less) in a hospital or other institution. • Are being discharged within a week from institutions in which they have been residents for more than 30 consecutive days, no subsequent residences have been identified, and they lack resources and supportive networks needed to obtain access to housing. • Are fleeing from domestic violence. No subsequent residences have been identified, and they lack resources and supportive networks needed to obtain access to housing. • Are being evicted within a week from private dwelling units, no subsequent residences have been identified and they lack resources and supportive networks needed to obtain access to housing. The term “homeless person” does not include people who are “doubled up” or “couch surfing,” according to the HUD guidelines. “Please, help us reach those in need and gain a clearer understanding of what needs our residents are experiencing right now,” said Boyle. New programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Barry County Barry County Economic Development Alliance is offering two new programs in Barry County for local entrepreneurs and small business owners. The programs, offered in partnership with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Entrepreneur Pillar of the HomeTown Partnership initiative through the Barry Community Foundation, are dubbed NewVenture and GrowthVenture. “NewVenture is designed to meet the specific needs of entrepreneurs in bringing life to a new idea,” said Valerie Byrnes, Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance President. “The road to successful entrepreneurship begins with passion about an idea, a business plan based on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision. Whether you have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur or tight economic circumstances triggered more thoughts about starting a business, NewVenture is designed to introduce entrepreneurs to the key elements of starting a business.” Program participants will develop their business concept through each step of the process. Through reading, research, activities and action steps, entrepreneurs will plan and analyze their vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested business plan. “GrowthVenture is focused on helping small business owners sharpen their strategic thinking skills in order to grow and build sustainable businesses,” said Byrnes. “Business owners will develop an overall business strategy for growth and structure operations for improved efficiency.” Byrnes said this course is designed to help small business owners plan for financial needs to avoid cash-flow problems with a focus on achieving a strong, competitive market position. Both programs offer non-traditional, experience-based learning with hands-on coaching sessions. Opportunities to network and learn from peers as well as the facilitator, business consultants, and guest speakers are a key part of the experience. Speakers will be seasoned entrepreneurs and SCORE business counselors who work with entrepreneurs. Both programs will be facilitated by FastTrac certified instructors through the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. The programs are 10 weeks long and will begin in mid-February. Cost of the programs will be offset for all participants through grants from the Department of Labor and Economic Growth as part of a Workforce Innovations in Regional Economic Development initiative. Byrnes said the standard fee for each of these programs is $700 per person. Grant funding will allow the Alliance to offer NewVenture at $150 per participant and GrowthVenture for $250 per participant. The E-Pillar is currently developing criteria for program participants to compete in a business plan contest upon completion of the course, with awards yet to be determined. To register for this program or for additional information, call Byrnes at 269-945-2454 or e-mail her at Valerie@barrychamber.com. Information also is available at www.barrychamber.com. Anyone unable to attend these programs who might benefit from business counseling to develop a new business idea or improve current operations may call the Barry County SCORE office at 269-945-2454 to schedule a free, confidential business counseling session with a professional SCORE counselor. YAC aids disc golf On Sunday, Jan. 11, the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation presented the YMCA of Barry County with a check for $3,000 to assist with the completion of the disc golf course on Hammond Road. The YMCA, in conjunction with the City of Hastings, is managing the course and hopes to have the entire 18-station course completed by the spring of 2009. Pictured (seated, from left) are Kayla Vogel, Ryan Rose from the YMCA, Joey Longstreet and Lauren Matthews (middle) Matt Johnson, Tess Nugent, Krystal Wensaker, Connor Loew, Sara Olsen, Mitchell Brisboe, Nicole Rybiski, Maggie Shuster, Micala Klipfer (back) Shifat Alan, Jordon Dimock, Carly Boehm, Christian Berdecia, Michael Shockley and Rachael Kingsbury. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 3 FAMILY FARE, continued from page 1 Assistant Store Director Brandon Walsh helps stock the dairy department. Distributors fill the shelves of the wine section of the new Family Fare Supermarket in Hastings. customers will enjoy an even greater shopping experience,” added Zellars. “The updated store now offers more products and services and with convenience a key factor. Family Fare customers can expect service with a smile every time they shop from the same associates who have always provided excel- lent service.” The new Family Fare Supermarket will be open 24 hours. The pharmacy will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sundays. The Quick Stop is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Tom Higgins, assistant store director of the Cascade D&W Fresh Market, helps stock shelves in preparation for Family Fare’s grand opening Sunday. Hastings BPA students earn awards at regional competition Free Health Clinic open house is Saturday; many come for services during first week by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When the doors of the Barry Community Free Health Clinic opened in Hastings for the first time last week, the influx of people seeking services was almost overwhelming but gratifying. “We were swamped,” said Clinic Executive Director Sandy Kozan. “...We had two doctors working last week, both days, so we were able to take more patients. That (having two doctors each evening) probably won’t continue to happen, but it was wonderful.” Being able to provide health care and free medications to uninsured and low income adults is a dream come true for her. She was instrumental in doing that for four years in Delton and now the dream has blossomed to a larger scale thanks to the help of David Parker, MD, chairman of the Free Clinic Board; and Joe Roth, D.O., vice chairman of the new Free Clinic Board. Roth was a primary force as a volunteer physician in the Delton free clinic. Physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care providers and the general public are invited to attend an open house at the Free Health Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The clinic is located in the former Viatec building, now owned by Pennock Health Services, at 1230 West State St. (across from McDonald’s). Talking of who is eligible to receive services at the free clinic, Kozan said, “anyone who is at 200 percent of poverty level; they can have Medicaid if they have exhausted trying to find another doctor; They can have Medicare. We do not charge either program.” Examples of 200 percent of poverty level include a one person household with an income of $20,800 and a six-person household with an income of $56,800. The clinic has a complete chart of family size and eligible incomes. The entire clinic is run by volunteers. Physicians donate their time to the cause and soon dentists will too. About 20 volunteers have been active to date and more are needed. “We could use more doctors and more nurses, and we really need social workers. “When the dental program (at the clinic) gets going, we’re going to need dental assistants,” Kozan said. She’s hoping the dental program will be ready for patients in six weeks. “I might be overly optimistic. It depends on the donations we get.” During the clinic’s first evening, about 50 percent of the people seeking services wanted dental service, Kozan said. “So we’re taking names and numbers so when the dental suite is open we can call them. “We’re always looking for financial donations, and they are all tax deductible.” The clinic is not intended to be an emergency room. “We just don’t have the facilities (for emergency room care) or any extra money to pay for the tests,” she said. “They can get regular (health) care. It will increase with time; we’ll have more services available. We hope to have, down the road, different specialists who Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Taking part in the Business Professionals of America regional competition Jan. 10 were (kneeling, from left) Bobby Steinke, Rachael Tobias, Zackary Jarman, Rebecca Tapscott, Tara Heath (standing) Veronica Hayden, Robert Endsley, Jessica Kloosterman, Kacy Hooten, Jason Baum, Branden Courtney, Zach Bolthouse, Tyler Kalmink, Adam Miller, Dakota Brownell. Missing from photo are Katy Fluke and Nicole Frantz. An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the new Barry Community Free Health Clinic, 1230 West State St. in Hastings. will come in one day a month so people don’t have to leave here to go see a specialist...” Volunteers have been a blessing in getting the clinic ready for patients as well as the volunteers who are working in the clinic. “People are being very cooperative and very helpful. “My loyal Delton people who have worked for four years have done an unbelievable amount of work ... I could not have done it without them,” she said, noting that the Faith Community Clinic in Delton closed at the end of December and those patients are welcome to come to the Hastings clinic as are all eligible people. “It has been a labor of love for everybody involved,” Kozan said, noting that volunteers have included Habitat for Humanity (the Barry County affiliate), Rose Construction and others who have volunteered their time, such as an electrician ...” “Habitat built and re-built and painted and laid carpet. Whatever we needed, they did,” she said. There are no residency guidelines at the clinic. “We’ve never turned anybody away,” Kozan said. “If they need us, we’re here.” Volunteers also are planning to make rides available to the clinic if transportation is a problem for clients. Other volunteers want to set up a dental prevention clinic “to help them get healthier,” she said. The free clinic is open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. “People can start coming at 5 to sign up,” Kozan said. “We have half appointments and half walkins.” The clinic’s phone is 945-4444. Prospective volunteers may call that number if interested in volunteering at the clinic or they may stop in during clinic hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clinic operates under the umbrella of Sandy and Randy Kozan’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, Freely Given Inc. Sandy Kozan’s aspirations for the Delton and Hastings clinics were born when she worked for the Michigan Department of Human Services. “I had an elderly caseload and I realized so many people did not have any health care – couldn’t afford it. So, I was led to open a free clinic in Delton. We have been able to keep it going for four years, serving many people. Dr. Roth wanted to expand it and he couldn’t do it alone, so to get other doctors involved we felt we had to move to Hastings where doctors were more active. Pennock cooperated and we got this building and from there people started jumping on the bandwagon. Randy and I are thrilled to death. This is wonderful. It’s an answer to prayer,” Kozan said. Seventeen Hastings High School students attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Region 1 Workplace Skills Assessment Program Jan. 10. More than 600 students from West Michigan high schools and career technical centers converged at Davenport University near Caledonia for the event. Hastings BPA students walked away with 18 awards, including Jason Baum (first in parliamentary procedure team and fourth in management, marketing and human resources concepts), Zach Bolthouse (second in management, marketing and human resources concepts), Robert Endsley (first in fundamental spreadsheet applications), Katy Fluke (first in parliamentary procedure team, first in advanced office systems and procedures, fifth in parliamentary procedure concepts, recipient of the Diplomat Torch Award), Nicole Frantz (first in parliamentary procedure team), Veronica Hayden (first in parliamentary procedure team and sixth in fundamental accounting), Tara Heath (fifth in financial math and analysis), Kacy Hooten (sixth in presentation management – individual), Tyler Kalmink (first in economic research project – individual – and first in business spelling), Jessica Kloosterman (first in parliamentary procedure team), Adam Miller (second in banking and finance), Bobby Steinke (fifth in fundamental word processing skills), and Rachael Tobias (fifth in entrepreneurship). Three-quarters of the Hastings students who competed in the regional event earned the right to advance to state-level competi- tion, which is quite an achievement, said Tracy George, advisor for the local BPA chapter. The Hastings parliamentary procedure team continued its winning tradition by bringing home first place in the event, she said, noting that Hastings has placed in this event for the past 11 years. “Once again, our students have shown a very high level of professionalism,” said George. “I’m so proud of all of them.” Ten BPA Workplace Skills Assessment regional competitive events are conducted in January throughout Michigan and involve more than 4,000 high school students enrolled in business and technology classes. The Hastings students, along with the winners from other regions, are eligible to advance to the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Grand Rapids in March. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Reno, Nev., in May. The Hastings BPA chapter has competed for more than 20 years in the workplace skills contest. George and Nancy Cottrell, Hastings High School business teachers, help the students prepare for competitions. Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek and Southeastern Elementary School Principal Judy Johnson both served as judges in the interview skills competition Jan. 10, as did Julie Hutchins and Mike Schaper of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Laura Fluke spent the day as the parent chaperone. MALIK, continued from page 1 allowed Malik to keep his freedom as he compiled 13 arrests for driving while intoxicated or violation of his probation. “They (the judges) are just as guilty as he is,” Lasser said of Malik. “He should not have been on the road that day. It could have been anyone, your child even, who was killed. The judges need to be held accountable for what they do.” Lasser said he also felt that a plea agreement would be acceptable only if it would prevent the Yonkers family, including the deputy’s widow and five children, from having to sit through the trial. “If a plea agreement can spare the family from the trauma of a trial, I will not argue about it,” Lasser said. “But he (Malik) has to pay for his crime. He took a life.” Yonkers was a decorated Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy who reportedly was con- ducting an undercover investigation at the time of the accident. Malik continues to be out on bond awaiting his next court appearance. INAUGURATION, continued from page 1 Chief Petty Officer Frith’s role in the inauguration is like that of any other essential military mission during peace or war, she said. “Just as our military men and women are showing their commitment to this country while deployed around the globe, participation of service members in this traditional event demonstrates our military’s support to the nation’s newly elected commander in chief,” she said. The parliamentary procedure team from Hastings, consisting of (from left) Jason Baum, Katy Fluke, Nicole Frantz, Jessica Kloosterman and Veronica Hayden, brought home first place in the regional BPA competition. �Page 4 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Governments must realize they can’t have it both ways Obama should learn from past success To the editor: There is said to be a lot of excitement about the Obama presidency and faith in his ability to, among other things, turn our economy around. For the sake of all of us, I hope it happens. But, if you look at what he's proposing and consider the empirical facts we've learned about economics through experience, a little skepticism would be appropriate. If his plan as currently known were to pass, every individual wage earner would get a one-time check of $500. Whether you're part of the half of wage earners who already pay no federal income tax or not, you'll get a check. This is not a tax cut. It's a rebate for those who do pay federal income tax and a welfare check for those who do not. And by the way, we've been there, we've done that President Bush and the Democrats running Congress provided the same "stimulus" last year and it had zero positive impact on our economy. Obama says he wants to give companies a $3,000 tax credit for each new employee they hire. Would you hire a $40,000-a-year new employee to get a $3,000 tax credit? This plan will have zero impact on employment in this economic environment. He and the Democrats tell us they intend to increase current federal spending levels dramatically and that we should expect trilliondollar deficits "for years to come." We already have a $10 trillion national debt. Who's going to pay for all this? And at what point will China stop financing our debt? He's also indicating he plans to create 600,000 new federal government jobs. When was the last time you ever heard of government employee layoffs on the federal level? Never in my lifetime. No amount of federal government spending has ever resulted in overall economic prosperity. In fact, it only retards national economic growth. Now, take a look at the corporate tax rates for various first world economies that we're competing with for private sector jobs: Ireland — 12.5 percent Hong Kong — 16.5 percent Germany — 19 percent Poland — 19 percent Canada — 19.5 percent Netherlands — 20 percent United Kingdom — 21 percent Russia — 24 percent China — 25 percent What's our federal corporate tax rate? Thirty-five percent — the highest in the developed world. If we really want to stimulate economic growth through job creation (a win-win for everyone including the U.S. Treasury), then we must slash the corporate tax rate to at least 19 percent. Lowering the tax burden on business will result in fewer employees losing their jobs or companies going out of business all together. In addition, America will suddenly become a much more attractive place for entrepreneurs to move their businesses to create more jobs. We also should cut the federal income tax rate for many in the middle class from 25 percent down to 15 percent. That would mean 90 percent of all wage earners would be paying 15 percent or less in federal income taxes (keeping in mind that half of all wage earners will still pay no federal income tax at all). We should increase the caps allowed on pre-tax 401(k) contributions. We should encourage saving toward retirement, especially considering the biggest Ponzi scheme of all — Social Security 401(k) is likely to go bankrupt well before many of us reach retirement age. Allowing people to invest more of their pre-tax income through 401(k) contributions also would result in a rebounding marketplace. The capital gains tax rate should be cut in half or eliminated all together. This onerous tax retards potential investment, job creation, and growth more than any other tax in our federal code. Again, want to create jobs in a hurry? Terminate the capital gains tax. Finally, we should freeze all current federal spending. In other words, spend not one taxpayer dollar more this year than we spent last year. Or better yet, there should be an across-the-board spending cut of 10 percent (exempting Homeland Security which would have its spending frozen at current levels). Anyone who thinks we cannot find 10 percent of wasteful, unnecessary spending in our federal budget is detached from reality. I realize given the current political environment which embraces inherently flawed Keynesian economic philosophy, espousing economic freedom and liberty for the private sector may be unpopular within some circles. But it is the already heavy hand of bureaucratic Washington, D.C., that has created the economic mess we're in. Free enterprise and capitalism have not failed us. It is government's involvement in our free market that has altered its record of consistent success. Let us hope our new, young president is open to learning from the success of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan — both tax cutters who knew a "rising tide lifts all boats." David Messelink, Cloverdale Road commission does outstanding job To the editor: This December there was a multitude of snow, in fact it was one of the worst on record in recent years. That combined with talk of budget cuts made me a bit apprehensive about what I might encounter while out on some of the back roads in Barry County. As a rural mail carrier, I travel roads like Anders, Havens and Goodwill on a daily basis. These are places that county residents for the most part wouldn’t attempt in bad weather (unless they lived out there). I want to commend the County Road Commission for a job well done. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t meet a county truck out there somewhere scraping, plowing or sanding hills. When we cross paths, I am always met with a friendly wave though I am sure that after the past few weeks they are all exhausted and wishing for spring like out most of the rest of us. The county crew have made my job much safer, I appreciate all your hard work. Cindy Hall Hastings Recently, there’s been a great deal of publicity for attracting their attention to the ‘big guys,’ until recently, ignoring the real entrepreneurs to Michigan and Barry County. It’s as though this is a potential of the small-business entrepreneurs. new phenomenon never seen before. But, when you look back, In one of my recent opinion columns, I mentioned a couple new that’s how most of the successful businesses and industries in Barry industries in Hastings, Tri-Clor and Co-Dee Stamping, both foundCounty were started. Many of our local companies were once the ed by local entrepreneurs, young businessmen providing products to dreams and ideas of those who now receive the government-issued the marketplace, bringing new employment and commerce to branding of ‘entrepreneurs.’ Men and women turning their dreams Hastings. and ideas into extraordinary companies. All along the streets in downtown, Hastings is filled with start-up Next weekend, Felpausch Food Center will become Family Fare businesses such as The Back Door Deli, Walldorff Brew Bub, Al grocery store at a new location with more merchandise in a larger and Pete’s Sport Shop, King’s Appliances, Ace Hardware, just to facility offering more services to cusname a few. These all were started by tomers than ever before. But how did ordinary people with big ideas and I believe there are two ways to look at a blank it all get started? the desire to fulfill their dreams of sheet of paper. The first way is that the blank sheet Family Fare is owned by Spartan starting a business. is the most frightening thing in the world because Stores, A Grand Rapids-based comYet government at all levels hasn’t you have to put down the first mark and figure out pany formed at the end of 1917 when made it easy. what to do with it. The other way is to look at it and a small group of independent grocers I applaud the Barry Community say, "Wow, I’ve got another blank piece of paper. throughout the state, looking for betFoundation for its leadership in proThis is the greatest opportunity in the world ter ways to grow their stores, formed moting HomeTown Partnerships as a because I can now let my imagination fly in any the buying group. Felpausch, a memway to energize our community direction and I can create whole new things." I ber of the Spartan group, started in through a better understanding of the have spent a good part of my life convincing peoHastings with a store downtown, impact business and industry has on ple that the blank sheet is the greatest opportunity expanding to more than 20 stores in the overall economic stability of our in the world and is not frightening at all. West Michigan — all from an idea community. Through its new proone man had more than 75 years ago. gram, young people will be exposed Roman Felpausch had a meat marto business and the career potential Marty Sklar, executive vice president/ imagineering ket in downtown Hastings along with business entrepreneurships offer ambassador, Walt Disney Imagineering his uncle Mike Fedewa. Rome purToday’s young entrepreneur could be chased what was called the F&F the next Viking Corporation, Flexfab Market from his uncle in 1928. He or Hastings Manufacturing, bringing was an entrepreneur, a dreamer with employment possibilities to hundreds an idea and desire to build a new type of grocery store, changing to of residents throughout the county. Local companies, grounded in a self-serve, all-cash type store. Yet, if he wanted to grow his busi- Barry County, are less likely to move production to another state or ness, he knew he had to give customers something his competitors country. This is the new economic model economic leaders across didn’t already claim. So he moved down the street to a new loca- the country are talking about, looking to entrepreneurial companies tion, piled high with bigger selections, lower prices and services that will change our economic future. that couldn’t be found anywhere else. If government wants this new business plan to be successful, then Every major industry existing in Hastings today came from leaders must realize that a courting time is necessary, much like you someone’s dream of creating a product satisfying a need in the mar- have with a personal relationship. New businesses need time to creketplace while continuing to grow over the years. Viking, Hastings ate relationships with their customers. This special courting time Manufacturing Company, Hastings Reinforced Plastics and the might include such perks as fewer regulations, reduced taxation and Bliss, just to name a few, were all started by entrepreneurs in their no-interest loans as part of the new start-up business model. quest to build strong, vital industries, bringing jobs and economic If we in Barry County, and the nation for that matter, want to prodevelopment to Hastings and Barry County. mote entrepreneurial business and industry, then a new understandSo what’s the problem? Why isn’t the process still working today, ing and attitude is necessary to transform the way small business as it did so many years before? ownership will survive and grow companies in the future. I think one of the biggest hurdles small companies face is the disconnect between business and government, making it difficult to start up and grow a new business. For years, governments turned Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Seat belts, common sense needed behind the wheel To the editor: Those who argue about the use of seat belts say they know someone who only lived because they were thrown clear of a vehicle, or, the latest tragic drowning of a precious young man who perished in a water-filled ditch because rescuers were unable to release his seat belt. These incidents are so rare as to not merit any argument about the use of seat belts. The ratio of deaths versus lives saved is extremely low. Michigan State Police, 517336-6195, will tell you the exact numbers. It only takes a few seconds to snap a seat belt on and more than likely will save your life. I stood at the Maple Valley High school one day last week and saw only about half of the drivers and passengers belted in. Many of Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. the vehicles had more riders than the vehicle had belts for, leading to tomfoolery and joshing about in the vehicle, which is distracting to the driver, endangering their lives, as well as those of others. Snow-covered and slippery highways combined with inexperienced drivers is a recipe for an accident. Every young driver thinks he or she is in control of their car, or, the very dangerous pickup truck, when in reality they are only aiming their vehicle. Those driving fourwheel drive trucks know they have the traction to go, little realizing they cannot stop much better than a two-wheel vehicle. It isn't just youthful drivers who commit these errors. They are also made by drivers who should know better. The smaller front- Which Motown icon is your favorite? This week marks the 50th anniversary of Motown, the Detroit recording label that produced more than 100 Top Ten hits in the 1960s and 1970s. Who is your favorite Motown singer, song or group? wheel vehicles can go well in slippery conditions, and the anti-lock brakes help but not enough when the vehicle is driven past the safe distance required to stop. Some drivers 'charge' stop signs, waiting until the very last moment before attempting to stop or don’t understand turn signals. They seem to wait until they are already at the corner, or worse, after they are already going around the corner. Also, new drivers as well as older ones pull almost to the crossroad, well past the stop sign. Thank you for reading this. I hope It may save a life, and prevent a costly accident. Don Barlow, Nashville The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Jon Gambee Megan Lavell • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Kathy Denzel, Gun Lake: “I’m really more of a John Denver fan than a fan of Motown.” Alan Buxton, Middleville: “The one song I’ve heard of is ‘I Heard it Through the Grapevine.’ I’m really more a rock and roll person.” Noreen Smith, Yankee Springs: “Marvin Gaye is my favorite Motown singer. He can sing anything.” Betty Barton, Gun Lake: “Motown recordings aren’t my favorite. I really like country music more.” Nancy Molt, Gun Lake: “I didn’t really listen to Motown much but I really enjoy Elvis Presley.” Jennifer Strauss, Hastings: “I’m a Motown girl. ‘I Heard it Through the Grapevine’ is my favorite.” Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 5 Personal, other evidence supports Bible teachings To the editor: I have a daughter who has lived in Barry County since 1986. Over the years, my wife and I have had the opportunity to make numerous and extensive visits with her and her family. In fact, we have owned property in Barry County and think of Hastings as one of the best small cities in the nation. It has been a joy and privilege to become acquainted with many of the citizens and we observe that most of them support Christian principals and practices. It is particularly pleasing to observe that Hastings, as a county seat, is one of the few cities in the United States that still displays Christmas nativity statues on county property. We pray that these practices will continue for many more years. Even though I have much to be thankful for and no justifiable reason to be unhappy and depressed, my aortic valve replacement surgery together with the slow recovery that I am going through has had a major impact on my feelings and caused a significant strengthening in my belief and dedication as a Christian. I know that many people would explain my reaction to major and extended discomfort, loss of normal body function control, extreme weakness, inability to sleep and perpetual depression, as my need for a crutch to lean on, where I mentally choose to accept the comfortable Biblical teachings of Christianity with the promises of divine purpose, mercy, healing and relief. I am reminded of the stories repeated again and again in the Bible books of Kings and Chronicles. When things were going well the rulers of Israel were proud and haute about their own accomplishments and had no need to recognize or submit to the Lord. But, when things went bad and conditions were hopeless, they then prayed to the Lord with submissive hearts, sincere humility and repentance and promised that they would serve the Lord and follow his instructions. The Lord heard their prayers and showed mercy, but when things were going well again they reverted back to their arrogant behavior and again denied the Lord. This cycle was repeated again and again and seems to still typify the way that many of us behave under similar circumstances today. In that regard, I pray that my dedication and zeal to serve the Lord will not diminish, but grow stronger as time goes by. I have always been the doubting Thomas type, where I need to see the evidence before I can establish a position on any issue. I also observe that there is a wide spread in scriptural interpretations and beliefs by Bible scholars. As a basic consideration, it seems to me that our belief in the validity of the Bible and true acceptance of its basic teachings including Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior has to be based upon more than a simple mental process of reading and interpreting the scriptures. If it did depend only upon this type of mental process, our choices would be controlled by a number of factors such as: our intelligence, our education, our birth time and place, our parents, how we were raised, the churches that we have attended and our exposure to the Bible and its teachings. Obviously, this would not be reasonable or fair. There has to be deeper elements involved. The Bible teaches that we each have an eternal soul/spirit which came from God. See (John 4:24, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:27 and 1 Corinthians 2:11, 12). I will comment that the interface between our soul and our mind has to be a very complex relationship, which I consider to be beyond our level of understanding. In line with the teachings of the Bible, our relationships with God (The Father), Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit have to be spiritual. I believe, as stated in the Bible, that two of the most important attributes of the Christian’s life are faith and love. See (Matthew 17:20, Matthew 21:21, Luke 17:6, and 1 Corinthians 13:2, 13). Faith and love seem to go hand in hand. It appears that you can’t have one without the other and that they are both founded upon the relationship between our soul and the spirit of the Lord. When I think about the scriptures of 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 4:12 and John 16:33 which indicate that “this life is a time of trial and tribulation,” I visualize a very close tie between our soul and our mind where our soul must be dominate and responsible throughout eternity. Another scripture, Proverbs 23:7, which states “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...” also causes me to believe that our soul has a primary influence on our thoughts, beliefs and actions. See Romans 10:10. In this regard, our soul must have the power of choice, to be connected and follow the directions and influences of Jesus, (Our Savior), /The Holy Spirit/God, (The Creator),/Angelic spiritual beings or to be separated from God and subject to the demonic controls of Satan. I feel fortunate to live at this particular time when more and more scientific evidence appears to support the recognition and existence of a super natural, intelligent and spiritual power as Creator and Director of the Universe. I will mention, however, that there are numerous subjects and types of research being explored in this area and the scientific community is still divided on the recognition and interpretation of their research results. I understand that research in the field of Quantum Mechanics has shown that some types of physical phenomena can only be explained by the intervention and control of a non-material, (spiritual) power. I also understand that related research is also showing that our material existence is not real but, can be broken down into pure or spiritual energy. This appears to correspond with Bible Scriptures. I will also mention that historical records, such as: the writings by Josephus, records left by early Egyptians and archaeological remains are all totally compatible with biblical records. In addition to the above information, many recognized Bible scholars agree that most of the scriptures provide detailed prophecies of future events. They also state that approximately two-thirds of these prophecies have come true, with precise and detailed accuracy, in spite of impossible statistical odds. As a result of the limited studies and observations that I have made, I am strongly influenced by these prophecies. I note that most all of these, yet to be fulfilled prophecies, relate to what is referred to as “End-Times” and are totally compatible with current worldwide events. I feel strongly that the past and present fulfillment of these prophecies provide very strong evidence in support of the validity of the Bible. There is strong evidence to support the general teachings of the Bible. However, this evidence is still not sufficient to convince all disbelievers that the Bible is valid and accurate. There are numerous other arguments made for and against the validity of the Bible. Numerous fundamental Christian scholars argue that the Bible is the inerrant holy word of God. Many other Christian scholars challenge this contention. They argue that there is no place in the Bible where the scriptures are referred to as being error free. Some of them also contend that the selection of the original manuscripts was made by human choice and that there is a considerable amount of inconsistency within and between the scriptures. Some Christian individuals and groups often disregard specific scriptures on the basis that they are not compatible with other scriptures or that they are not applicable in this day and age. Many fundamental Christian scholars recognize these arguments but, contend that the basic teachings of the Bible such as faith, love, forgiveness and mercy are compatible and consistent throughout all Bible scriptures. They also believe that there is overwhelming evidence that supreme intelligence directed the writings by the prophets as well as the preservation, grouping and selection of the original manuscripts. They feel that man’s wisdom is not sufficient to redefine or reject specific scriptures in the Bible. I am not able to objectively resolve the details of these and many other arguments. Most importantly, I believe that my opinions and beliefs are based more on personal experiences and relationships with the Lord and other Christians than it is on the evidence discussed above. I feel and continue to feel a peace and comfort that I have determined to be directly related to my faith, devotion and dedication to the Lord. I and a number of close relatives and friends have experienced consistent and often miraculous answers to prayers. I will, however, comment that there are many issues and aspects of the Bible and Christianity that we don’t understand. We often find life hard to accept and sometimes we question the reality, fairness and wisdom of God. It appears that the Lord chose not to make our correct mental decisions obvious. But rather, he must have chosen to allow our soul to have the free choice of serving or not serving him. As I have indicated above, I do not understand the connection between my mind and my soul. But, within my thought process I choose to accept the consistent teachings of the Bible and believe that Jesus Christ is Lord, Savior and Comforter. I desire to serve him in whatever way he chooses to use me. I know that the Lord has directed all things throughout my life. He has given me a wonderful and precious wife, three loving and outstanding children, a number of both grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous devoted relatives and friends. I am thankful and proud of each one. Donald R. Totten Ventura, Calif. and Hastings Upcoming Hastings Public Library events Thursday, Jan. 15 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 5:15 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in the community room; 1949 film starring Dick Powell and Evelyn Keyes based the Freedman novel Mrs. Mike. Friday, Jan. 16 10:30 to 11 a.m. Preschool story time about scarves. Saturday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 1 to 3 p.m. Anime´ Club in the community room. Monday, Jan. 19 4 p.m. Hastings Public Library Board of Directors Meeting in the community room. Tuesday, Jan. 20 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler time about mittens. 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. Wednesday, Jan. 21 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tweens Book Club meeting in the community room. Thursday, Jan. 22 12:30 to 8 p.m. Genealogy help in the Michigan Room. 5:15 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in the community room; 1954 film starring Forest Tucker and Vera Ralston based on the Bristow novel Jubilee Trail. City to residents: Clear sidewalks at your own discretion by Megan Lavell Staff Writer While the snow might keep coming down, City of Hastings residents are going to be responsible, but not obligated, to keep clearing it off their sidewalks. Mandatory snow removal from sidewalks came before the city council last month when a citizen wrote a letter requesting that residents be required to remove snow from sidewalks in front of their property. In another letter from a city resident, questions were posed such as by what time the snow would have to be removed, what would happen if property owners were ill or out of town, and how people who are unable to remove and cannot afford to have the snow removed would handle the situation. As requested, Ed Hoffman, code enforcement officer for the City of Hastings, contacted officials at six cities — Coldwater, Battle Creek, Marshall, Three Rivers and Grand Ledge — to find out if they have snow-removal policies. All except Three Rivers reported that they have a policy. The City of Coldwater does not enforce its ordinance in residential zones, but the city removes any snow within 300 feet of any public schools and enforces the ordinance in commercial areas. Mayor Bob May said he does not know how snow removal would be enforced in Hastings. “I don’t care how you look at it, it’s safety,” responded Councilman Don Bowers. “Most of the elderly people find a way to get it done ... It’s the younger generation that’s not doing it.” Councilman Don Tubbs suggested the possibility of a tax increase so the city could employ someone to remove snow. “I think we really need to take it to a vote of the people,” said Tubbs. Council member Brenda McNabb-Stange said people do not use sidewalks in the summer, so she does not believe they would use them in the winter, even if the snow was cleared. Bowers said he believes most cities deal with the situation when there are complaints. Councilman Dave Jasperse made a motion to no longer pursue the issue. The motion passed, with Bowers and Tubbs dissenting. In other business at Monday’s meeting, the city council: • Heard May’s annual address. He talked about some of the accomplishments and attributes of the City of Hastings, including stable city employment, a thriving downtown, adoption of a master plan for local parks, the Reahm park outside city hall and facade grants. May also talked about what the city and residents have done for him. “I appreciate everything that this city has 77530608 done for me,” he said. “This is what makes this city such a great city.” • Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order. As in the past, Jasperse voted against the adoption. • Elected Don Tubbs as Mayor Pro Tem. • Heard a proclamation from the mayor recognizing January as National Mentoring Month. May also presented Gayle Bachert of Big Brothers Big Sisters with the proclamation. • Approved the 2009 calendar, setting regular meetings as the second and fourth Monday of each month, except May. The meeting will be Tuesday, May 26, instead of Monday, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day. • Heard Robert Rednour and Denny Walter from Black Top Cab Co. speak about insurance requirements for a cab business in the “I don’t care how you look at it, it’s safety. Most of the elderly people find a way to get it done ... It’s the younger generation that’s not doing it.” Councilman Don Bowers city. Rednour and Walter asked that the $1 million insurance requirement for cabs be lowered. “There is not a car insurance company in the state that will provide an insurance policy of that value,” explained Walter. Mansfield said he spoke with a local insurance agent who said such a policy is available. Jasperse said he supports the idea of a cab company in the city. “I hear all the time we need a cab company in town,” he said. “It seems to me it could be something they could look at ... In this day and age, if you have somebody who wants to start a small business, it’s something to consider.” The council asked city staff to see what other municipalities require and report back before the next meeting. To change the amount of insurance required, the current ordinance would have to be amended. • Held the first reading of an ordinance regarding changes to the zoning map. The changes were for the rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity for a vacant parcel located in the 900 block of East State Street. The zoning was changed from industrial to residential so Habitat for Humanity can build a home on what is now a vacant parking lot. • Held the first reading of an ordinance regarding parking requirements in residential zones. The ordinance addresses supplemental parking requirements in residential areas, including stipulations that all driveways and parking areas shall be maintained in good condition; parking of semi-tractors, semitrailers or vehicles with dual rear axles in residential areas is prohibited; and parking spaces and driveways shall not occupy more than 40 percent of the width of the front yard at any point within such front yard as measured from property line to property line. The council sent the ordinance back to city staff for wording modifications. • Adopted a resolution approving depositories for city funds. The depositories include Charter One Bank in Kalamazoo; Chemical Bank in Midland; Comerica Bank in Southfield; Fifth Third Bank in Grand Rapids; Firstbank West Michigan in Hastings; Flagstar Bank in Troy; Huntington National Bank in Grand Rapids; Macatawa Bank in Grand Rapids; MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings; Mercantile Bank in Kentwood; The Private Bank in Bloomfield Hills; and Union Bank in Freeport. • Approved a lease agreement expiring Dec. 31 for rental property at 1013 W. Green St. Rent at the building will range from $655 to $636 per month, for a total of $7,841 for the year, an increase of 3 percent. • Approved $6,200 for ferric chloride for use at the wastewater treatment plant. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach said the price had increased by 20 percent and that $6,200 was the minimum purchase. • Received a monthly and annual report from Girrbach. He gave a year-in-review synopsis and discussed projects such as training, tree removal and replacement, repairs and maintenance to buildings and streets, leaf pickup, and snow removal. He said leaves fell late and snow came early, prohibiting the final leaf collection. The city will try to pick up leaves if winter weather permits, but he said does not anticipate completion until spring. • Received a monthly and annual report from Fire Chief Roger Caris. In 2008, the department responded to 472 runs, the highest in the past five years. Of those runs, 201 were in the city and 271 were rural, with Rutland Township having the most. Fire personnel spent a total of 348 hours at the scenes of fires or alarms, averaging 45 minutes per run, and 2,953, collectively, he said. The month of June was the busiest in responses by the fire department in 2008, at 49 runs, followed by July (48), December (45) and February (44). In comparison, the month of August saw the most runs in 2007, See CITY COUNCIL, page 10 �Page 6 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Area Obituaries Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. . . Wilma Bennett Harland Flutell Nye Maria Anna Endsley CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Harland Flutell Nye, age 80, of Carlton Township, Barry County, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at his home. He was born January 25, 1928 in Eaton Rapids, the son of George Howard and Edith Rowena (Plantz) Nye. He graduated from Delton High School in 1946, and earned bachelor of music and master of music degrees from Michigan State University. He spent three years with the 521st Air Force Band, leaving with a Staff Sergeant rank. He was married in 1946 to Nyla Jean Endsley, and they had two daughters. He was a public school music teacher for 30 years, mostly in the Fenton area, and also a licensed contractor. In addition he worked part-time for Marshall Music Company for several years after he retired. He performed in the Post 701 V. F. W. National Championship Band, the Genesee Wind Symphony, and more recently with the Thornapple Wind Band. Together with his wife, he organized and conducted the Flint River Cluster Choir, whose highlight performance was at a National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. He served as a trustee of the American Baptist Scholarship Society, including a term as president. He composed both choral and band music, including a march dedicated to the Miesenbach-Ramstadt (Germany) Community Band which was adopted as their official march. He was a life member of the Nye Family Association of America, the Pioneer Memorial Association of Fenton and Mundy Townships (Genesee Co.), and the Barry County Historical Society. In 1991 he and his wife moved to Carlton Township (her birthplace), where together they designed and built their present home. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in July 2008. They attended the Grace Brethren Church of Lake Odessa. In the 1958-59 School Year they had a German exchange student (Gisela) in their home, and over the years she and her family have visited in America, as well as the Nyes visiting her home near Hamburg, Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife Nyla; brothers Phillip and Ernest; a sister Howardine, both parents, and a daughter Nicholette. Surviving are his daughter, Sharon Lee Zebrowski and grandson Chester Zebrowski III of Tampa, Florida; brother, Kenneth (Emily) Nye of Dowling, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Bruce Pawley officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Maria Anna Endsley of Hastings, went to be with the Lord, on January 9, 2009. Maria was born on October 1, 1928, the daughter of Albert and Anna Arens. She married Louis Endsley on December 14, 1946, and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1996. Maria loved Camp Michawana, where she mowed lawns for over 12 years, as she would anticipate the spring when she could get back on her mower, and dreaded the fall when the mowing was complete. Maria loved her flower gardens, traveling with her husband, and having coffee breaks with her family and friends. Maria is survived by a grandson, Donovan Endsley; sisters-in-law, Nadine (Don) Keech, Mary Ann (Curwood) Fleetham and Ruth Arens; brothers-in-law, Arlie Endsley, and Frank (Colleen) Endsley; several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Maria was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Albert Arens Jr., and a son Lewis Endsley Jr., who passed away August 19, 2000. A memorial service was conducted, Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Camp Michawana, 5800 Head Lake Road, Delton, Mr. Robert Barnes officiating. Private interment took place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Camp Michawana will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. It’s a New Year and no better time to purchase your own home. Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 02704241 Worship Together… 77530569 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 11 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6 p.m. (MayAugust). We have a weekly Wednesday 6 p.m. Evening Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2nd Sunday after Epiphany January 18 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible study. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 BIG RAPIDS - Dale B. Dukes, age 87, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1921 in Freeport, the son of William and Mary (Kidder) Dukes. Dale graduated from Freeport High School in 1939. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the Philippines. Dale married Monell E. Butler on June 19, 1943. Together they made their home in Freeport, until moving to Big Rapids in 1970. Dale established Dale Dukes and Sons Incorporated; a highway construction company operating throughout the state of Michigan. Dale was a member of the Rogers Heights Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Monell to whom he was married a remarkable 65 years; five sons, Martin (Sue) Dukes of Pentwater, Randy (Diane) Dukes of Big Rapids, Steven (Mary) Dukes of Stanwood, Perry (Patty) Dukes of Big Rapids, Rex (Tina) Dukes of Stanwood; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and dear friends; John and Joyce Hilligoss of Big Rapids. Besides his parents, Dale was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd “Bud” Dukes and four sisters, Effie Priebe, Goldie Rounsville, Bernice Kyser and Dorothy MacDonald. A memorial service will take place 1 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Rogers Heights Christian Church with Mike Steere officiating. Memorial contributions in Dale’s name may be made to the American Heart Association. Cremains will be interred at the Ladner Cemetery in Rogers Heights this spring. Online condolences may be made at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the DaggettGilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Margaret F. Crase BATTLE CREEK - Margaret F. Crase, of Battle Creek, formerly of Banfield, passed away January 13, 2009. Margaret was born in Battle Creek on November 24, 1916, the daughter of David and Mary (Fuller) Walmsley. She was a loyal sales associate in the hardware department at Sears in Battle Creek, for over 20 years. Margaret was a member of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling, and was an active volunteer of the Charitable Union in Battle Creek all her life. On April 23, 1938, she married Norman Crase, and he preceded her in death on December 3, 2006. Members of her family include, a daughter, Anne (Gary) McAlvey of Wilmington, IL; a son, Douglas Crase of New York, NY; a sister, Jane Diget of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Memorial contributions to: The Charitable Union, 85 Calhoun St., Battle Creek, MI 49017, or Country Chapel United Methodist Church. PO BOX 27, Dowling, MI 49050, will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings Dale B. Dukes WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes SEYMOUR - Wilma Bennett, age 64, of Seymour passed away on December 27, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. at Schneck Medical Center. Wilma was born on June 1, 1944 in the Netherlands to George and Elizabeth (Neihoff) Huizinga. On August 16, 1969 in Holland, Mich., she married Arthur Bennett. He survives. She was a graduate of Grand Valley State University where she earned a degree in teaching. She later quit teaching to raise her two girls and then she went back to work at Attus Home Health Care. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Seymour. Her survivors include her daughters, Jamie Bennett and Kati Bennett; a brother, John (Carol) Huizinga; and three sisters, Theresa Huizinga, Ann West and Edna (Tom) Hofstra; father-in-law, Arthur Bennett; and sister-in-law, Diane (Norman) Aspinall. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Seymour. www.vossfuneralservice.com. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 7 Schools have opportunity to realize savings Marriage Licenses Kevin M. Todd, Delton and Samantha A. McNutt, Delton. Rick Lee Wertz, Nashville and Jessica Marie Fajnor, Nashville. Bud Drayton to celebrate 80th birthday Bud Drayton will celebrate his 80th birthday on Jan. 16, 2009. Those wishing may send cards to: 924 N. Church St., Hastings, MI 49058. Clarence and Alice Hause to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Clarence and Alice (Warner) Hause of Hastings will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary January 16. They were married in Richmond Church of God, Portland, Oregon, January 16, 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from May 1944 to December 1946. He was employed as a real estate broker and contractor. She was employed by Hastings Mfg. Co. for 28 years. They attend the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Their children are Carolyn (Ron) Johnson of Lebanon, Oregon, and Bonnie (Dave ) Koons of Hastings. They have six grandchildren, and five great-granddaughters. Cards may be sent to: 5301 Cedar Creek Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Due to a Michigan law on the books since 2007, West Michigan schools will soon have a certified Public Employer Pooled Plan (PEPP) to use for finding health insurance savings, said Sen. Mark C. Jansen of Gaines Township, in southern Kent County. “After 16 months of this law being on the books, I’m glad to see it finally have an opportunity to help West Michigan schools save money,” said Jansen, a Republican. “This new PEPP shows our schools are being fiscally responsible by searching for additional cost saving measures.” Essentially, a PEPP is a group of school districts working cooperatively to own and manage their health care programs in the Newborn Babies BOY, Brady Allan, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. to Angela Dean and Sean Raymond of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Carlianne Renee, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30, 2008 at 4:04 to Cathie and Rod Merrifield of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Logan Stone Johnson, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. to Amber Kellogg and Clay Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12.8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, John J., born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30, 2008 at 8:09 to Catherine and Justin Dunkelberger of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Presley Jason, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. to Rebecca and Jason Hricovsky of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Carter Duane, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2008 at 7:29 to Jerrie Baker and Levi Norton of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Addalyn Elise, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. to Tad and Ashley Schwartz of Charlotte. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Erika Anne, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 1, 2009 at 4:40 a.m. to Damon and Nicole Burd of Kentwood. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. most cost effective manner, said Jansen. The structure allows for access to claims data, which in turn helps districts develop plans and programs to best meet their employees’ insurance needs. Public Act 106 of 2007 was sponsored by Jansen to help local governments and school districts save money on the cost of public employee health benefits. The law allows for the development of optional health care pools and for medical, dental and optical benefits, and opens the process to competition by providing for increased access to claims and health care provider data. When Jansen’s bill was enacted, it was estimated the new law would allow for significant savings. Any savings will remain with the school districts. The package received the support of more than two dozen organizations, including the Ottawa, Kent and Muskegon intermediate school districts; the Michigan Association of School Administrators; the Michigan Association of School Boards; the American Federation of Teachers; the AFL-CIO; and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “The tireless efforts of schools in West Michigan helped make this vital law a reality,” Jansen said. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads LorAne to celebrate 90th birthday The family of LorAne (Sullivan) Hecker is honoring her 90th birthday with a potluck on Sunday, Jan. 18. The potluck will be held at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings for all family and friends beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cake and punch will follow the potluck. She was born Jan. 21, 1919. Cards will reach her at LorAne Hecker, c/o Love N Care, 410 Oakdale, Hastings, MI 49058. 5 generations gather Donna Byrd of Kalamazoo, Ruth Darling of Grand Haven, Laura (Lee) Fidler of Caledonia, Rick Sherk of Hastings. Israel Marie Sherk of Hastings was born Nov. 17, 2008. Area Obituaries Janet M. Goforth FLORIDA - Mrs. Ella Jane Higdon, age 91, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2009. She was born in Battle Creek on June 3, 1917. She is a retired cook. She moved to Spring Hill, Florida in 1975 and moved to Ocala in 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Roland, and a daughter, Bonnie Marsh. She loved fishing and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Teed of Ocala, Florida; two sons, Richard Higdon of Goodrich and Thomas Higdon of Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and a sister, Beverly Main of Parrish, Florida. A gathering of friends will be Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and services will be at the Roberts Downtown Chapel, 606 SW 2nd Ave. in Ocala, (352) 622-4141 on Friday, January 16 at 12:30 p.m. Burial will take place afterwards at Florida Hills Cemetery in Spring Hill, Florida. FREEPORT - Janet M. Goforth of Freeport passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at her home at the age of 78. She was born in Celina, Ohio to Orva O. and Nellie M. (Mariner) Miller. Janet graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College with a bachelor’s degree. She worked for the Barry County Council on Aging, Barry County Health Department, State of Michigan Board of Foster Parents, a teacher of foster parents, and was a foster parent for over 190 children. Janet was a member of Michigan Foster Parents Association, Kindship Care, and was president of the library board in Freeport. She is survived by her husband, Virlin “Curly” Goforth; daughters, Gina (Jack) Wesseldyke of Holland and Michele (Wesley) Walters of White Cloud; sons, Chris Goforth of Freeport, Aaron (Terri) Goforth of Doylestown, PA and Michael Goforth of South Carolina; grandchildren, Jesse Goforth Stevenson, James Virlin Stevenson, Janet Josephine Stevenson, Robert Alan Wesseldyke, Marcy Jo Kolean, Amanda Joy Wesseldyke and Caley Brynn Goforth; great grandchildren, Jayda Gale Amsink and Milaya Jo Kolean; sisters, Mary Lou Plotner of Lansing, Becky Lumbert of Hastings, Ramona Johncock of Brethren and Debra Miller of Holland; brother, Jerry Miller of Wellston; numerous nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Walter Miller. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Lauer Family Funeral HomesWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held Friday at the funeral home 11 a.m. with Chaplin Joyce Zaagman officiating. Interment will follow in Freeport Cemetery. Please share a memory of Janet with the family at www.lauerfh.com. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Parents, talk to your kids so your kids will talk to you. Think Prevention. Ask Questions. Follow-up. Most Barry County residents don’t drink and drive. Being the Designated Driver means ZERO Alcohol. Zero Alcohol = A Safe Ride Home. Most Barry County adults don’t provide alcohol to minors. Allowing kids to drink at home is a crime. Underage drinking anywhere is against the law. Make Positive Choices for Barry County. Join the Crowd … and DON’T. This message brought to you by Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force. 02704318 Ella Jane Higdon ✔ ✔ ✔ Most youth in Barry County don’t drink alcohol. �Page 8 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Sebewa Center UMC will host its monthly meal for the public on Saturday, Jan. 17. Roast pork is the entree this time. Coming in another week is the annual quilt and textile show at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum and Freight House. This is open to all residents. If you have an interesting item to display, please bring it to the Freight House on Friday. The show will be on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Quilts may be brought to the museum Friday between 1 and 5 p.m. This will be an entirely different show than that of any previous year. There will be both new and old quilts, comforters, patchwork, pierced, quilted, tied, embroidered and more. As are all events held at this community center, the quilt show is free. Museum items are on view also, although possibly rearranged. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week on a cold, snowy night. 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Adopted by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture, the Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for the care of farm animals has specific guidance on cold weather care of livestock species. Some general precautions include: • Ensuring access to fresh water. • Increasing feed to provide the energy bodies need to stay warm. • Providing shelter to allow animals to escape the wind and heavy snow. • Care around icy areas to prevent falls and injuries. For more information, visit MDA’s Web site at michigan.gov/gaamps. Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. If you are looking to move, let my experience work for you! 269-838-7252 fabric show in January. For the pleasures of the audience, John Waite had brought out of storage the registers in which women voters registered to vote in 1919, a first for women in Michigan. It was like a lesson in local history to see the names of the ladies who registered to vote for their first time ever. Also he had scoured the files to find items of history from 1909, a century ago, since the bound copies of that year’s Wave or Wave-Times is missing. Some items were found in the “25 Years Ago” column in 1934 newspapers. There also was a report of a visit of a teacher who is searching for information on prisoners of war who worked in local farm fields during the summer of 1945. His information was shared by the audience. A gift had come of two portraits of young ladies who graduated in the class of 1894, the first ever graduating class of Lake Odessa High School. During the month of January, the Ionia County Health Department is offering free kits for testing for radon. The building is on Adams Street, Ionia. The east entrance is the most convenient to use. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday of last week with more than 40 present. Most brought along their laptop computers to take full advantage of the presentation by Deb Dudek, head librarian of the Hall-Fowler library at Ionia. She had prepared 22 pages of material as a guide for anyone searching the Internet for family history information. As a treat, Rosie Hickey and Maureen Cross had prepared strawberry shortcake as a refreshing bit of nourishment. The free movie at the Ionia Theater this week is on New Zealand. Next week on Jan. 22, the movie will be on “Discover the Lost World.” On Jan. 29, the movie will be on “A Visit to the White House.” With repeated snow storms and continuing cold weather, there is demand for snow shovels, snow blowers and supplementary heaters. 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 Let us help you get more Bang For The Buck!! “Your Real Estate Connection” Saturday, January 17 1:00 - 4:00 pm Barry Community Free Clinic 1230 W. 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I told my ex that I want to get Felix into a local program for difficult children, but his dad says he doesn't need it. Can you please help me before it's too late? — Desperate Mom Dear Mom: Your ex is foolish to ignore his son's aberrant behavior. Felix has some serious problems, and the sooner you can intervene, the better. We understand your frustration, but it doesn't sound as if leaving him with his father will help. Talk to your pediatrician and the school counselor and ask for referrals to a child psychiatrist with experience in this area. Please call today. Friend may be embarrassed, not freeloading Dear Annie: I belong to a coffee group and we meet weekly in our homes. We have great times, laughing and sharing family events, etc. However, we have one member, "Jane," who, when it is her turn to host the group, suddenly has a conflict. She has to be out of town, she has a previous engagement, you get the picture. Otherwise, she never misses a coffee hour — as long as it is in someone else's house. Is this what one calls a freeloader? How can we get Jane to take her turn? — Annoyed Friend Dear Annoyed: It's possible Jane is a freeloader, but it's just as likely she is embarrassed to have people in her home. You can handle this directly by asking Jane when she's going to have the group over. Or, when it's your turn, suggest meeting at an inexpensive coffeehouse for a change of pace and see if Jane picks up the baton from there. If she still won't budge, you have to decide if you enjoy her company enough to keep including her anyway. 8 oz. Sizzler $999 Buy One Entrée & Get Second Entrée Half Off Second entrée of equal or lesser value - specials excluded — TUESDAYS AFTER 4:00 PM — Half Pound Burger 300 $ — FRIDAYS AFTER 4:00 PM — All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry $1099 Italian Sampler $1099 — SATURDAYS AFTER 4:00 PM — All-You-Can-Eat Baked Spaghetti 999 $ Seaford Pie 1299 $ Tips offered for finding friends in new places Dear Annie: "Not the Land of Enchantment" said she was having a hard time finding friends in her new location. I have a couple of tips for her. I joined a local gym that is for women only. Not only does the exercise make me feel better physically, but it also greatly improves my mood while getting me out of the house. It has the added benefit of allowing me to meet other women. She also should volunteer at her children's school. There is no other place where you can find people with more in common. She might also consider a part-time job. I think stay-athome moms especially need that outside contact to help maintain their own identity apart from their family. — Louisville, KY Dear Louisville: Thanks to you and other readers who made some great suggestions. We hope she follows your advice. Mother might not be Parents may need battling depression help, even if they don’t ask Dear Annie: I'm a 15-year-old girl whose family is struggling in today's economy. Not long ago, my mother seemed more and more agitated when she came home from work. Soon I preferred to go to sleep before she came home so I wouldn't have to hear her yell and cry. The other day, I saw a commercial on TV for an antidepressant. I did some research and took a self-test as if I were in my mother's shoes. She had some symptoms, but I couldn't tell about others. Still, it worries me a lot. Are these signs of clinical depression? If so, how should I go about talking to my mom about it? Should I wait until my next checkup and ask my doctor in private, mentioning my observations to him? I don't know if I'm overreacting or if she really is depressed. Please help. — Concerned in Ohio Dear Ohio: It sounds more like your mother may be unhappy about something very specific, perhaps her job situation, rather than suffering from clinical depression. You sound like a caring, sensitive daughter. Instead of talking to your doctor, try talking to your mother. Tell her you've noticed that she seems despondent and you've heard her crying. Let her know it worries you and ask how you can help. If Mom has close family nearby, you might also confide your concerns to them. Excluding Prime Rib Dippers and Appetizer Combo Platters — MONDAY TO THURSDAYS — AFTER 4:00 PM susceptible to burnout, which leads to anxiety, depression and health problems. It's sad enough we feel isolated and alone when everyone else's life goes back to normal. My husband has a brother and sister who rarely visit. Early on, I asked them for help and they refused, saying they were "too busy." I have no family members who can give me a break. Please tell your readers if they can’t relieve the caregiver to offer them a meal or a gift certificate to a restaurant with home delivery. Maybe bring in a cleaning service, offer to wash a load of clothes or run an errand. Sometimes you just need to show up on the doorstep because as caregivers, we don't want to appear inept. Anything and everything is appreciated. — Trying Not To Drown Dear Trying: Many people are reluctant to offer help because they aren't sure it's wanted or needed, and they are afraid to be stuck with a long-term commitment they may not be able to fulfill. But, as you've made clear, even a one-time offer is appreciated. Thanks for the good suggestions. You might also contact the Family Caregiver Alliance (caregiver.org) 1-800-445-8106 for information and assistance. Caregivers need help, support too Dear Annie: Two years ago, my husband was in an auto accident and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. In the beginning, people offered to help. Many sent cards and money. His co-workers moved furniture and mowed my yard. His best friend helped us build a sunroom with a bath so my husband could return home after six months in the hospital. I work a full-time job, take care of my husband and am a mother. I want to ask the world to remember the caregiver because we are Dear Annie: My father is getting up there in years. He can think and do for himself quite nicely. The problem is, if something breaks or Dad does not have the money to get what he needs, he will go without. Sometimes there is not enough food or hot water, and periodically an appliance stops working and stays that way. Dad is very proud and will not tell us when he needs something nor will he ask for help. I don't want to be held liable if something awful happens. I have mentioned the problem to other people and they tell me to just blow it off. I need to know how to handle this. — No Name and No State Dear No Name: You are not accountable if your father's refrigerator breaks, but you have a responsibility to check up on him. Don't wait for him to ask for help. Go see him in person. Look at what needs replacing, whether his hot water is working or if there is heat and food in the fridge. Talk to him about his financial situation and see if he'll let you look at his checkbook or credit card statements. Maybe you can enlist the help of a neighbor to drop in on Dad now and then. You can get more information through the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.gov) at 1-800677-1116 and AARP (aarp.org). To find federal and state support for older Americans on low or fixed incomes, check out benefitscheckup.org. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Felpausch history spans decades Will new administration affect your investment moves? by Esther Walton [Ed. Readers should keep in mind that the Feldpausch family has always retained the original spelling of the family name. However, in 1954, the “d” was dropped from the corporate name. Therefore, when reading this article, you will notice two different spellings.] When Felpausch closes its doors for the last time Saturday evening, it will mark the end of a remarkable, exciting and colorful era in the history of Hastings and Barry County. Roman C. Feldpausch, the founder of the modern grocery store chain, was born June 4, 1903, and died at the age of 83 Oct. 15, 1986. His obituary stated that, “Roman Feldpausch will be remembered as a pioneer of the self-serve supermarket concept; a brand new idea when he introduced it locally in 1932. He also symbolized the binding strength of America’s free enterprise system and a way of life, having the foresight and courage to turn a family business into a major chain.” “Rome,” as he was familiarly known, graduated from Hastings High School then went to Notre Dame, where he graduated in 1926. In 1970, the Hastings High School Alumni Board designated him the “Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.” During his lifetime, he served as a member of a number of boards, both locally and within the food industry. He served on the board of the Muller Bakery of Grand Rapids from its founding in 1934 until 1965. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Produce Board from 1936 until 1967. He also was a member of the Spartan Board for 27 years, from 1938 until 1965, serving as its vice president and president during his tenure. Locally, Rome was on the boards of Hastings City Bank and the Pennock Hospital. He became a Rotarian in 1929 and was its president during the 194647 year. He was an active member of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Retail Grocers. Roman Feldpausch was an esteemed member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Knights Roman C. Feldpausch occurred in 1948 and saw the first use of an ‘electric eye’ door opener and was the first commercial building to be air-conditioned in Barry County. Feldpausch Food Center expanded again in 1963, 1970-71 and in 1984-85. At it’s peak, the Felpausch Corporation owned and operated 22 stores throughout central Michigan and northern Indiana. [Ed. note: A photo ran in last week’s column asking if anyone could verify whether it was an early photo of the sanctuary of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Though similar, the photo was of the former Christian Curch on West Green Street. Next week, President-elect Obama will become President Obama. Like people across the country, you will no doubt be greatly interested in how his actions will affect a wide variety of domestic and foreign-policy issues. But from a personal point of view, you may also be thinking about what an Obama Administration will mean for your investment strategy. In reality, the actions of any administration generally have only a limited impact on the financial markets. In our complex, interconnected world, a variety of factors — from actions of the Federal Reserve to corporate profits to oil prices to political instability abroad — all play a key role in determining the fortunes of the stock and bond markets. Consequently, you need to take a truly global perspective on your investment strategy — and avoid getting caught up in the potential ramifications of who’s in charge in Washington. Nonetheless, you may still want to pay some attention to potential changes introduced by the new administration. Here are a couple of areas to consider: • New legislation— You may want to follow the progress of new legislation proposed by the Obama Administration. For example, will a successful push toward “green” energy benefit renewable energy companies? Right now, no one can answer this question. In fact, even if these changes are enacted, it will take some time to sort them out to determine what, if any, impact they could have on various market sectors. So, your best bet is to watch the course of legislation and its aftermath. • Investment taxes — It seems likely that the Obama Administration and Congress will allow the Bush tax cuts on capital gains and dividends to expire. While you need to be aware of this development, you don’t necessarily have to make major changes to your investment strategy. In the case of capital gains taxes, you can delay them by simply holding on to your stocks for the long term — which you should be doing anyway, as stocks are a long-term investment. And even if the dividend tax increases, dividend-paying stocks may still be good investment choices, because they usually represent solid, profitable companies that seek to reward their investors. However, if you are concerned about the effect of higher capital gains and dividend taxes, you might want to consider an investment such as tax-exempt municipal bonds. You’ll benefit most from these “munis” if you’re in one of the higher tax brackets. As you review possible changes in your investment strategy due to moves made by the new administration, you may want to take the opportunity to “rebalance” your portfolio by adjusting your investment mix. Under normal circumstances, such rebalancing could involve capital gains considerations, since you might be selling appreciated assets. However, given the steep market decline of recent months, it’s quite possible that you can now sell part of your assets at a loss to offset any gains you might have — and if you don’t have any gains, you can carry the loss forward to future years. So, pay attention to what’s happening in Washington, and, at the same time, look for opportunities to rebalance. But keep in mind that your long-term investment strategy should be based on your individual needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. And that’s true in all political and economic environments. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.22 +1.07 AT&T 25.99 -2.31 CMS Energy Corp. 10.75 -.30 Coca-Cola Co. 44.02 -.69 Dow Chemical Co. 15.55 -.50 Exxon Mobil 77.92 -2.38 Family Dollar Stores 27.95 +3.62 First Financial Bancorp 10.17 -1.32 Ford Motor Co. 2.48 -.28 General Motors 4.02 +.08 Intl. Bus. Machine 85.34 -3.89 JCPenney Co. 20.30 -2.20 Johnson & Johnson 58.84 -.85 Kellogg Co. 43.90 -.75 McDonald’s Corp. 59.32 -2.82 Pfizer Inc. 17.59 -.21 Sears Holding 45.95 +3.41 Spartan Motors 4.44 -.74 TCF Financial 12.46 -1.12 Wal-Mart Stores 52.12 -3.90 Gold $820.70 -$45.30 Silver $10.68 -$.77 $8449.00 -$566.10 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.3B unchanged Computer electronics recycling legislation signed into law Legislation that establishes a manufacturerdriven program in Michigan to increase the recycling of consumer computer electronics was recently signed into state law, announced senators Patty Birkholz and Valde Garcia, sponsors of the measures. “Michigan’s new electronics recycling pro- Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER gram will help reduce the amount of materials being dumped into our landfills and will conserve resources used to manufacture new equipment,” said Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township. “Electronics recycling has increased across the nation. We hope that our new take-back program will encourage more recycling of old equipment in Michigan.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, electronics recycling increased by nearly 30 percent last year. The agency’s Plug-In to eCycling program collected and recycled more than 66.5 million pounds of used electronics in 2008. Public Act 394 of 2008, sponsored by Garcia, and PA 395, sponsored by Birkholz, require manufacturers of consumer computer electronics to implement a take-back program for the free return of computers and video display devices that they produce. To participate, a manufacturer must first register with the state. “As electronics become more and more a part of everyday life, the number of old, outof-date and unwanted items invariably increases,” said Garcia, R-Howell. “With these new laws, Michigan joins the fight to eliminate e-waste in a responsible, simple and environmentally friendly manner. I thank the governor for her support.” The take-back program received support from electronics manufacturers, including Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Apple, and recyclers, Waste Management Inc. and Goodwill Industries. To subscribe, call us at... This photo of the original Felpausch store was taken circa early 1940s. Shown (from left) are Roman Feldpausch, Ken Goggins, customer Reid Bassett, Mel Jacobs and Earl Palmatier. Food Center, featured in this ad, was a name for the early Felpausch store, whichin 1948 was the first commercial store in Barry County to have air conditioning. 06685582 of Columbus. The involvement of the Feldpausch name in the food industry can actually be traced back to Gregory Feldpausch, Rome’s father, who in 1910 opened a meat market with Gardner Bennett, known as the, “Bennett and Feldpausch Market.” Grocery stores in those days extended credit and delivered grocery orders to residences. In 1933, in addition to their store on State Street (next to where Vitale’s is today) they opened a second store, which they called, The Food Center. This was the first self-serve, cash and carry grocery store to open in a city as small as Hastings. Gregory died in early January 1941, at which time Rome and his wife, Margaret “Peg” (Parker), purchased his father’s interest in the grocery business from the estate, thus becoming sole owners. The United States entered World War II in December of that same year. With the sudden buildup of the armed forces and war industries man [and women] power was in short supply. During this era, there had been a definite trend away from ‘credit and delivery’ grocery stores. Rome closed the original store which was located on State Street and converted it into a beer-wine-delicatessen store. In 1945, the Feldpausches acquired her parent’s farm. The farm was used to raise registered Holstein cattle and turkeys. The dairy products were sold to Country Fresh in Grand Rapids. In turn, the Felpausches purchased Country Fresh products such as bottled milk, butter and cream for resale. They also sold processed turkeys in their store. After meat rationing and price controls were removed at the end of World War II beef and pork prices spiked and became scarce. However, poultry had not been rationed, so customers bought more of these products. The first major expansion of the store 269-945-9554 �Page 10 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT Driver surprised that license is suspended On Jan 7 at about 2:40 a.m., a Hastings Police officer was patrolling on East Walnut Street when he spotted a vehicle being driven by someone with whom he had recent contact. During the previous encounter, the officer had learned that the driver’s operating privileges had been suspended. As the officer neared the vehicle, the officer saw that the car’s registration plate was expired. When the officer spoke with the driver, Katie L. Bolthouse, 22, she insisted that her license was not suspended, but that she was aware of other fees she owed. The officer checked Bolthouse’s driving status to find that her license was in fact suspended and that this appeared to be a second offense of driving on a suspended license. Bolthouse also claimed that she simply could not afford to renew her registration plate and that she was not aware that her license had been suspended as a result of the fees due. She was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Items missing from rented vacant building On Jan. 9, Hastings Police Sgt. Jim Lee was dispatched to a reported larceny in the city of Hastings. The victim and owner of a local vacant building reported that he had been renting to an individual. The victim reported that he had visited the building in early November and everything seemed fine. In December, the owner again visited his building only to find that his tenant had vacated. It was reported that an air conditioner, valued at approximately $7,000, was missing from on top of the building as well as a Hobart dough mixer valued at approximately $3,000. The incident remains under investigation at this time. Nerves blamed in failed sobriety test On Jan. 10, at approximately 1:42 a.m., a Hastings Police officer was running radar when he spotted a speeding car on South Hanover Street. The officer’s radar confirmed that the vehicle was traveling at 52 mph in the posted 40 mph zone. The vehicle was stopped for speeding, as well as a turning violation. After the officer approached the driver, identified as Brian Dunkleberger, 29, the driver asked, “Why was I speeding?” Dunkleberger admitted to consuming alcohol, although he could not remember what he had consumed. After failing sobriety tests, the driver exclaimed, “You guys make me nervous.” Dunkleberger was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Formal charges have since been issued for OUIL, third offense, a felony. Man who damaged sign comes forward Hastings Police were dispatched to a traffic crash in the 1100 block of South Hanover Jan. 10 at approximately 11:11 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that a truck had crashed into a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) sign and had caused damage to the sign. No driver was located at that point. On Monday, Jan. 12, the officer was notified that the truck’s owner had called and left a message. The owner has since spoken to the investigating officer concerning the crash. Charges are now being considered against the 19-year-old driver for careless driving, and being a minor in possession of alcohol. Hastings man arrested for domestic assault Frederick P. Radke Jr., 41, was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail, following an incident in the 100 block of Nelson Street on Jan. 19 at approximately 7:24 p.m. According to reports form the scene, Radke, who had been consuming alcohol, got into an argument with the victim, and struck the victim as the victim was attempting to get to a phone. Radke was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail for domestic violence. Owner of cement mixer returns; mixer missing The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of a cement mixer which fell off a truck near the intersection of M-179 and M-43 on Jan. 6. The victim of the loss reported he was turning the corner when the mixer fell from the back of his truck. Unable to lift the heavy piece of equipment, the driver pulled it to the side of the road. When he returned later with help, the mixer was gone. Zeeland woman arrested on outstanding warrant Sheriff’s deputies were called to Middleville Jan. 4 and met with Crystal Anne Meyer, 43, of Zeeland. A Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check showed Meyer was wanted on an outstanding warrant out of Grand Haven for failure to appear in court. Meyer was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting transportation to Grand Haven. Domestic dispute leads to arrest Called to the scene of a domestic dispute in Irving Township on Jan. 11, Barry County Sheriff deputies arrested Kelly Jo Skinner, 33, of Middleville on an outstanding criminal bench warrant out of Kent County for failure to appear. Man reports to court, is arrested on three warrants Sheriff Deputies were on hand when Jesse Lee McDiarmid, 27, of Hastings appeared in Barry County Circuit Court on Jan. 8. McDiarmid was arrested on three outstanding warrants, one out of Barry County, one issued by the Michigan State Police Hastings Post and one out of Allegan County. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 13, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 5 at 71, followed by July (55) and May (43). The department presented fire-prevention programs to 32 groups, consisting of 203 adults and 1,311 children, or 1,514 in all. Driver Dennis Bassett was presented with a 15-year pin for his service. • Received Hastings Public Library Administrator Evelyn Holzwarth’s monthly and annual report. Holzwarth updated the council on the number of people who have used the library facilities and changes that have been made in the library over the past year. Circulation and item numbers increased in most areas over 2007, she reported, but added that the library was closed for five weeks during the move to a new facility in 2007. Volunteer hours at the library increased in 2008, as did program attendance, patron visits and Internet use, she reported. • Received a reminder about the budget workshop set for 6 p.m. before the next council meeting Monday, Jan. 26. • Entered into closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property. When council members returned to open session, they authorized the city staff and city attorney to negotiate an agreement with Kevin and Sherry Wood to resolve the vacation of State Street. In December, a representative from Wood Properties requested that the city vacate the right-of-way because a buyer interested in the property wants control of what is currently the city’s right-of-way. The last street right-of-way the council vacated was for the Riverwalk Condominiums on Taffee Drive. The next scheduled meeting of the city council will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in city hall. City council approves raises, re-appoints all staff Hastings City Council Monday approved raises, continued contracts and appointed personnel to committees. A request was brought to the council to collectively approve the City Manager Jeff Mansfield’s appointments of city staff, including Clerk/Treasurer/Director of finance Tom Emery, whose behavior and comments toward other employees over several months was called into question in March of 2008. Despite complaints from staff members of harassment and inappropriate comments, the council in April narrowly defeated a motion by Councilman Frank Campbell to request an outside investigation. The move was supported by council members Kim Townsend, David Tossava and David McIntyre. Townsend is no longer on the council. At Monday’s meeting, Campbell asked if the appointments would be voted on separately. Mayor Robert May, who in April was among council members voting to keep the investigation internal, told Campbell that all staff appointments would be voted on together. Campbell was the sole dissenting vote. Also among Mansfield’s appointments were Jerry Sarver as deputy city manager/police chief/emergency management coordinator; Roger Caris as fire chief/fire marshall/Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator; Tim Girrbach as director of pubic services; Jackie Timmerman as city assessor; John Hart as community development director; and Mansfield as zoning administrator. Council received the results of Mansfield’s evaluation and approved the mayor’s appointment of Mansfield with an employment agreement expiring Dec. 31 at a salary of $86,017, up from $84,330 last year. Mansfield was evaluated on organizational and fiscal management, program development, planning, professional development, professional development and relations with employees, other governments and city council members. The majority of responses to specific questions regarding Mansfield were either “excellent” or “good.” The council approved the continued agreement with City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes, of Law Weathers and Richardson LPC, with a yearly retainer fee of $13,800, up 3 percent from last year, and a fee of $140 per hour for general legal services and $175 per hour for labor negotiations and general municipal financial services. The rates are set to expire Dec. 31. Campbell voted against the approval of Mansfield’s contract and Fekkes’ rates, saying “I just think 2009 would be the year we freeze the wages.” The following elected officials’ salaries were approved by the city council: $7,800 per year for the mayor; $2,500 per year for the mayor pro tem; $2,300 per year for council members; and $115 per meeting for the board of review members. Council also made appointments to boards and commissions at Monday night’s meeting. Planning commission members approved were David Jasperse, Mansfield and May, whose one-year terms expire Dec. 31, and Sylvia Treadwell and James Wiswell, whose three-year terms expire Dec. 31, 2011. Downtown Development Authority members approved were May, whose one-year term expires Dec. 31, and Deb Button and Dorothy Conklin, whose four-year terms – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. expire Dec. 31, 2012. Local Development Finance Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority members approved were May, whose one-year term expires Dec. 31, and Tim Sleevi and Martin VanDenack, whose four-year terms expire Dec. 31, 2012. Zoning Board of Appeals members approved were Robert Dwyer, Brian Shumway and Gordon Barlow, whose threeyear terms expire Dec. 31, 2011. The Building and House Board of Appeals member approved was Larry Bennett (alternate), whose three-year term expires Dec. 31, 2011. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission board member approved was David McIntyre, whose two-year term expires Dec. 31, 2010. Nature Area Board members approved were council representative David McIntyre, whose one-year term expires Dec. 31; and community representative May, whose oneyear term expires Dec. 31. The YMCA Board of Directors member approved was David Arnold, whose four-year term expires Dec. 31, 2012. The Hastings Public Library Board of Directors member approved was Megan Lavell, whose three-year term expires Dec. 31, 2011. Council also approved the Barry-Eaton District Health Department as the health officer for a one-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2009. May was approved as legislative director for a term expiring Dec. 31. COURT NEWS Eric Scott Vandecar, 26, of Hastings was sentenced Jan. 7 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 24 months of probation and 31 days in jail for his Dec. 12 conviction on a charge of assaulting a police officer and resisting and obstructing. Vandecar was assessed court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $240. Judge Fisher considered two previous convictions on Vandecar’s record, larceny in a building in 1997 and possession of a controlled substance in 2008. Vandecar was arrested in Carlton Township Nov. 11. Albert Crandell Chase, Jr., 41, of Bellevue was sentenced Jan. 7 by Judge Fisher to serve 12 months of probation and three months in jail for his Dec. 3 conviction on a charge of delivery or manufacture of marijuana. Judge Fisher also suspended Chase’s driver’s license for six months, to be suspended after 30 days for employment, treatment or probation. The judge assessed Chase court costs of $200 and a probation fee off $120. Chase was arrested in Assyria Township Sept. 27, 2007. Travis Michael Williams, 30, of Hastings was sentenced in a probation violation hearing held Jan. 7 by Judge Fisher. Williams also was ordered to serve 11 months in jail. The judge ordered Williams to continue on probation, participate in substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail and participate in drug court upon release. Williams had two previous incidents of probation violation on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property, breaking and entering without intent to commit larceny and attempted entry with intent to commit larceny. Williams violated his probation by failing to pay court assessments of $500 in court costs, restitution of $1,614 and a probation fee of $360. He was arrested for his crimes in January 2007 in Hastings. Kenneth Dee Brandenburg, 49, of Vermontville was sentenced by Judge Fisher Jan. 8 to continue his sentence of 36 months of probation on his September 2007 conviction of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Brandenburg has a history of convictions, including receiving and concealing in Eaton County (1992), larceny in Barry County (1997), absconding or forfeiting bond in Eaton County (1997) and receiving and concealing in Eaton County (1999). He was arrested for breaking into the Charlton Park maintenance building in July 2007. The Board of Commissioners are seeking applicants for the Charlton Park Village & Museum Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2009. *************** For clarity the description of the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board is: Applicants will represent the citizens at large of Barry County for a three-year term and will be a voting member of the Charlton Park Board. As a member of this “working board” you will meet monthly at Charlton Park on the 4th (fourth) Monday. You may be asked to serve on up to two committees that will meet as deemed necessary. It is a great opportunity for persons that enjoy the companionship of others with the preservation and sustainability of a Barry County crown jewel Charlton Park. Please contact Charlton Park 945-3775 www.charltonpark.org or Barry County Administration at 945-1284. 77530658 City of Hastings Position Available: Superintendent of Streets and Construction The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position. Screening of applications will begin Monday, February 9, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 77529695 77530384 02704236 Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional wood cutters to cut all dead and downed trees for firewood on a 3/4 / 1/4 share (3/4 to cutter, 1/4 to Charlton Park). Areas to be cut: 2010, 2012, 2013 and along River Rd. right away. In accordance with Charlton Park Forest Stewardship Plan dated September 9, 2008. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE REVISED THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Complete details on the RFP can be found on the Charlton Park website www.charltonpark.org or picked up at the Upjohn House office at Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Professional wood cutters have until Wed. Jan 21, 2009, 5pm to reply. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a special workshop meeting on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of developing goals and objectives to assist in the preparation of the City’s budget for the 2009/2010 fiscal year and to hear presentations from administrative staff regarding the budget. Council will also hear comments from the public. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777. 77530611 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Duties for the Superintendent of Streets and Construction in the Public Services Department include supervisory tasks and assistance in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City of Hastings’ public works facilities. Five (5) years minimum experience in a wide range of projects pertaining to water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure, road construction, and other construction and maintenance work is necessary. A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B” endorsement and air brakes are required. A Michigan Department of Environmental Quality certification S-2 license in water distribution is required (or ability to attain such license within one (1) year from date of hire). Minimum beginning salary is $42,075 per year. Actual starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the selected applicants. Application and full job description is available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269-945-2468. 77530516 Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 11 Michigan leads in unofficial migration study The Mid-Atlantic and Western regions of the United States proved to be popular destinations in 2008 for those looking to change their places of residence. The findings are among the results of United Van Lines' 32nd annual "migration" study, which tracks where its customers moved from and their most popular destinations over the past 12 months. The findings were announced last week by Carl Walter, vice president of United Van Lines. United has tracked shipment patterns annually on a state-by-state basis since 1977. For 2008, the study is based on the 198,962 interstate household moves handled by United among the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. United classifies the states as "high inbound" (55 percent or more of moves going into a state), "high outbound" (55 percent or more of moves coming out of a state) or "balanced." Moving out The historical data pulled from United's migration study over the past 32 years shows an overall outbound trend for the Great Lakes region. Michigan (67.1 percent) again captured the top outbound spot, a title held since 2006. Of the 9,957 families who hired the company in a move, 6,690 were outbound and 3,277 were moving into the state. In Barry County, families moved in from Alabama and Florida. Residents leaving the county and the state were headed to Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Barry and surrounding counties saw more outbound moves than in, with the exception of Ionia County, which had four of each. Allegan had 13 inbound and 23 outbound, Barry two in and 10 out, Calhoun 41 in and 47 out, Eaton, 12 in and 16 out, Kalamazoo 130 in and 148 out, and Kent County had 277 inbound moves and 305 outbound. Indiana (57 percent) also earned the distinction of being a high-outbound state, continuing a 15-year trend. Other Great Lakes states that made the high-outbound list were New York (55.1 percent) and Illinois (57.2 percent), both of which have been outbound states since the survey was established in 1977. North Dakota (58.9 percent) ranked second on the high-outbound states list in 2008 with a decline of 8.3 percentage points in outbound moves between 2007 and 2008. Five Northeastern states round out this year's high-outbound states. New Jersey (58.7 percent) ranked third in high-outbound states, continuing an outbound trend that began in 1988. Pennsylvania (58 percent), an outbound state since 1977, came in fourth, and Rhode Island (57.8 percent) continued its six-year outbound status with a 6.4 percentage point increase in outbound moves, and Maine (55.8 percent) witnessed a 4 percentage point increase in outbound moves over 2007. Another Northeastern state, Connecticut (53.5 percent), ranked as an outbound state for the sixth year in a row. Maryland (52.6 percent), the only Mid-Atlantic state on the outbound list, retained its 17-year outbound tradition. Moving in Mid-Atlantic states came out ahead in 2008, with the District of Columbia (62.1 percent) reigning as the top destination, North Carolina (58.2 percent) capturing third place (dropping from the No. 1 spot in 2007) and South Carolina (56.4 percent) coming in as the seventh highest inbound state. And although it's not considered a high-inbound state, Delaware (54 percent) showed signs of growth in 2008. While the Mid-Atlantic states flourished, their neighbors to the north weren't as fortunate. Only two Northeastern states experienced inbound migration this year – Vermont (52.2 percent) and Massachusetts (51.8 percent). Across the country, Oregon (55.6 percent) and Nevada (59.2 percent) remained popular states – both continued to achieve highinbound status. Oregon had 21 consecutive years of high-inbound migration, while Nevada saw 23 years. In addition, Wyoming (57.8 percent) topped its own record of the highest percentage of inbound moves, and South Dakota (57.3 percent), a recent newcomer to the high-inbound list, made the high-inbound list for the third year in a row. Alabama (58.1 percent) was the only Southern state represented on the highinbound list in 2008. Although they are not classified as high-inbound states, the overwhelming majority of Southern states, including Texas (54.6 percent), Louisiana (54 percent), Mississippi (51.8 percent) and Georgia (51.2 percent), experienced more inbound moves than outbound moves. The Midwest also experienced positive moving trends in 2008. Missouri (54 percent) ended its 13-year outbound trend with a 5.4 point increase over last year's percentage, while Tennessee (54.6 percent), Arkansas (54.3 percent) and Kentucky (51 percent) showed positive trends. Balanced While the majority of states are considered balanced, this year's study revealed that six states said hello to almost exactly the same number of residents as those they bid farewell. Two of the six states – Minnesota and Florida – are considered perfectly balanced with 50 percent inbound and 50 percent outbound. The Midwest produced a handful of states that achieved a near-perfect balance in 2008, including Kansas and Iowa. Washington and West Virginia rounded out the list of states that ended the year with a near-perfect balance. Walter said the United Van Lines study, through the years, has been shown to accurately reflect the general migration patterns in various regions of the country. He also noted that real estate firms, financial institutions and other professionals who observe relocation trends regularly use the United data in their business planning and economic analyses. More information about United and its services can be obtained through the company's Web site at www.unitedvanlines.com. Michigan flunks most categories on tobacco-control report card Michigan failed almost all categories in the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control 2008 report released this week. The report graded Michigan on four areas of tobacco policy: smoke-free air laws, cigarette tax rates, tobacco prevention and control program funding, and coverage of cessation treatments and services. Grades are calculated by comparing policies against standards that are based on the most current, recognized scientific criteria for effective tobacco-control measures. Michigan received an “F” in all of the graded areas, except for its cigarette tax rate, which scored a “B.” “Clearly, if our kids came home with this report card, they would be grounded. We need our lawmakers to understand the significance of their failures,” said Susan Schechter, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association. Tobacco-related illness remains the No. 1 preventable cause of death in the U.S. and is responsible for an estimated 14,522 deaths annually in Michigan, she noted. Every year, another 18,300 Michigan kids become regular, daily smokers, said Schechter. Approximately, 298,000 kids today in Michigan will end up dying prematurely because of smoking. Tobacco-related illness costs the state $3.4 billion annually. Approximately 1,700 additional deaths in Michigan are due to second-hand smoke exposure, she said, adding that the U.S. Surgeon General has declared that there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke. “The smoke-free air issue will not go away,” Schechter said. “Lawmakers will certainly have another swing at it this session. The American Lung Association and our many advocates will not give up this fight until all workers are protected from deadly secondhand smoke.” In the other three categories, Michigan’s scores were equally troubling, she said. Grading for tobacco prevention spending is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2007 Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs, which recommended that Michigan spend approximately $121 million per year on tobacco prevention programs; Michigan allocated $3.6 million last year on tobacco prevention programs. “While the CDC-recommended amount may seem high, it really boils down to just under $12 per person a year,” said Schechter “When you measure this amount to the overall savings in health care costs that would result, it is such a wise investment.” New to the report this year is a grade – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. In accordance with Michigan State Law, applicants can not be a resident of a City or Village. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530392 reflecting how the state ranks in offering comprehensive tobacco cessation treatments to its Medicaid recipients and state employees. Medicaid and state employee coverage varies almost completely by health plan. Deductions in this category occurred because of this significant variance and the barriers that exist for patients who want to use the various treatments, such as authorizations and limits on duration of treatment. The only passing grade Michigan received this year is for its cigarette tax. Raising cigarette taxes prevents kids from starting to smoke and has motivated thousands of Americans to quit smoking. Studies show that for every 10 percent increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes, there is a 7 percent decline in youth consumption. “While Michigan’s tobacco tax is above the nationwide average, it is shameful that so little of the money raised from this tax is spent on prevention and control,” said Schechter. “We still have far too many youths who become regular smokers each day,” explained Schechter. “We must be relentless in our fight to protect our kids.” Complete report including federal and state grades available at www.stateoftobaccocontrol.org. — NOTICE — PUBLIC MEETING BARRY COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING The regular monthly Public Meeting of the Central Dispatch Plan Review Committee will be held on Tuesday January 20, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Barry County Health Department Building, 330 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The Plan Review Committee will be reviewing the current Governing Plan of Barry County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch 77530748 Property taxes should be equitable Most people understand and accept the fact that some level of taxation is necessary. For the most part, they just want to be treated fairly. I suppose that is why nothing gets people’s blood pressure up like property taxes do. Property tax reform is at the top of my priority list, where it has been since I was first elected. The concept is simple: Don’t raise property taxes when the value falls. My proposal was first introduced in 2007 as House Joint Resolution (HJR) Q. Passage of this resolution by a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate would have placed the measure on the ballot for the voters to decide. Since a constitutional change is required to fix this problem of rising property taxes with falling values, the legislature cannot modify the law without a popular vote. But that’s not the real problem; HJR Q would pass with flying colors if placed before voters. The real problem is that the idea has never been given a fair shake in the House of Representatives. They just staged a fake vote late last year on a similar measure that was never transmitted to the Senate — political games for an election year. I have just reintroduced the legislation in this new session. The new House Joint Resolution B sets that stage for real action this session. The stonewall tactics of legislative leadership may have slowed down the process, but it will not stop it. You see, the legislature is not my only option. I can go directly to the people through a petition drive. Collection of a half million signatures is not easy, but this issue has the potential to become a strong grassroots movement. The quest for simple fairness in property taxation will not be denied forever. It is my hope that the stakeholders will come to the table and do the right thing, but absent that cooperation, I am prepared to do it the hard way. The days are numbered on this strange, inverse tax. In the meantime, I am holding more property assessment appeal workshops. If you feel that your assessment is incorrect, you have options. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Royal Heritage Facility in Ionia, I will show interested property owners how to build a case for a successful appeal of an assessment. I will do the same in Hastings on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Ever After banquet facility. The Board of Commissioners are seeking applicants for the Barry County Parks & Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2009. *************** For clarity of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board is: Applicants will represent the citizens at large of Barry County for a three-year term and will be voting members of the full board. As a member of this “working board” you will meet monthly at the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. You may be asked to serve up to two committees that will meet as deemed necessary. This is a two year old board comprised of stakeholders groups and citizens working together to promote an overall county recreation program through a collaborative and sustainable network to enrich Barry County residents and guest. Please contact Chairman Rick Moore at: 269-948-8542 or Barry County Administration at 945-1284 with any further questions. 77530655 City of Hastings Position Available: FIRE FIGHTER/OPERATOR The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position. Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2009. Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED, Michigan Fire Fighter II Certification, Michigan MFR Certified (current up-to-date license), valid Michigan Drivers License with six (6) points or less, minimum five (5) years in the fire service, and FFTC Drivers Training Certified. Beginning hourly wage is $8.00 per hour. Schedule is 24 hour shifts. Application form and full job description are available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Roger Caris, Chief of Hastings Fire Department, at 269-945-5384. Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77530557 BARRY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 220 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS, MI 49058 • PH. (269) 945-1290 FAX (269) 948-4820 NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. In accordance with Michigan State Law, applicants can not be a resident of a City, Village or Charter Township. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530396 – NOTICE – The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Mental Health Authority to represent the areas of: General Public, Recipients or Primary Consumers of Mental Health Services and Family Members of Recipients or Primary Consumers of Mental Health Services. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2009. 77530388 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS STREET LIGHTING REPAIRS The City of Hastings is accepting bids for the replacement of the existing street light cabling on both sides of East State Street from Michigan Avenue to Boltwood Street. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2009 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Street Lighting Repairs”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services January 26, 2009 February 23, 2009 March 23, 2009 April 27, 2009 May 26, 2009 June 22, 2009 July 27, 2009 August 24, 2009 September 28, 2009 October 26, 2009 November 23, 2009 December 14, 2009 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:30 PM. January 13, 2009 February 10, 2009 March 10, 2009 April 14, 2009 May 12, 2009 June 9, 2009 July 14, 2009 August 11, 2009 September 8, 2009 October 13, 2009 November 10, 2009 December 8, 2009 The meeting room for both groups is in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-1284 77530593 �Page 12 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN BAIRD, AN UNMARRIED MAN and JESSICA SMITH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2007, and recorded on September 5, 2007, in Document No. 20070905-0001694, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($112,649.68), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 840, OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, BEING IN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530012 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Gifford and Karen Gifford, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded on May 21, 2007 in instrument 1180771, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven And 21/100 Dollars ($180,347.21), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 475.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 231.65 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 231.65 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 20 feet of the West 300 feet of the following parcel: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 706.65 feet to the place of beginning, thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 240 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 240.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress, 66 feet wide, described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 66 00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 66.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 1150.16 feet; thence 52.48 feet along the East line of said Sunset Drive and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 200.00 feet, and whose chord bears North 7 degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds West, 52.33 feet; thence North 0 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 1114.18 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530667 File #239587F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Charles Ryder and Stacey L. Ryder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2004, and recorded on February 24, 2004 in instrument 1122619, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Eight And 55/100 Dollars ($174,378.55), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 01 seconds East along the South line of said Section 5, 1320.65 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West along the centerline of Duncan Lake Road 2121.57 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West 483.34 feet along said centerline; thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds East 299.49 feet; thence South 09 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds East 255.11 feet; thence South 52 degrees 11 minutes 59 seconds East 72.83 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds East 254.46 feet; thence South 37 degrees 31 minutes 36 seconds West 244.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 500.78 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Duncan Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530535 File #238380F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2000 and recorded May 2, 2000 in Instrument Number 1043802, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($107,735.63) including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: As a place of beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, a point on the South line of the said Section; thence Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the said Section; thence Westerly 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 449.36 feet parallel with the West line of said Section, to a point 90.0 feet from the South line of said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet form the West feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 33.0 feet parallel with the West lien of the said Section, to the South line of the said Section; thence Easterly to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530728 File No. 191.4189 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREWILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Randy J. Warren and Heather Warren, of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080 and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507, dated March 6, 2008 and recorded on March 26, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080326-0003368 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($34,687.69), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 16.85%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County and which are described as follows: Land in Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 749.99 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 708.31 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 749.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 708.31 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with an easement for ingress and egress; commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 662.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to said South Section line; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet to the place of beginning. Also, together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress and commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East along the South line of said Section 1305.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 33’28” East 66 feet; thence North 02 degrees 01’32” East 250 feet; thence North 88 degrees 33’28” West 66 feet; thence South 02 degrees 01’32” West 250 feet to the place of beginning. P.P. #08-12-030-008-00 which has an address of 12758 Day Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 DATED: December 15, 2008 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77529941 (616) 458-1315 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald C. Zapf, a married man and Marcia S. Hansel, spouse, who executes this mortgage for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate covered, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2003, and recorded on January 14, 2004 in instrument 1120757, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nineteen And 34/100 Dollars ($317,019.34), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 882.28 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 400.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 919.19 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 27 seconds East 660.03 feet along said West line to the North line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 659.50 feet along said North line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 660.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 13 feet thereof. Parcel C: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 662.27 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West, 400.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East, 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 400.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Kellogg School Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #238695F01 77530473 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2008-25201-NC In the matter of Jordan Richard James Heath. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On 1/28/09 at 3:30 p.m., in the Family Division Courtroom, 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI before the honorable William Doherty, Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Jordan Richard James Heath to Jordan James Swank. Date: 12/29/08 Jordan Richard James Heath 15742 Budd Road 77530590 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Loofboro, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2005, and recorded on January 30, 2006 in instrument 1159490, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Access First Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($134,863.15), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the center post of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 33 degrees 48 minutes 51 seconds East 694.25 feet along the centerline of Parker Road to the intersection thereof with the East line of the 10.5 acres lying East of the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2 and North of Crooked Lake (as occupied); thence South 524 feet along said East line, being also the East line of a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress appurtenant to parcel described herein, to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 226 feet to a Mill Pond; thence South 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West, 408.45 feet along the Waters Edge to the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2; thence North 226 feet; thence North 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 408.45 feet to the place of beginning. Together with exclusive rights in said easement, (lengthening the West line of easement to terminate at the center of Parker Road and Northerly line of described parcel.) The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530468 File #238823F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Hussong, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated January 5, 2005, and recorded on January 7, 2005 in instrument 1139881, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AC2. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven And 75/100 Dollars ($153,827.75), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 1859.97 feet along the West line of Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 250.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 220.00 feet for the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 510 feet more or less to the centerline of Bansfield Road; thence Southeasterly 276 feet more or less along said centerline to a point North 89 degrees 25 minutes East from place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes West 677 feet more or less the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530602 File #238914F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael E. Hughes aka Michael Hughes, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2005, and recorded on February 1, 2005 in instrument 1140919, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structued Asset Investment Loan TrustSAIL 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($125,340.11), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 604.8 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East 1320 feet, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 357.5 feet, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 1320 feet, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 357.5 feet to the point of beginning, which includes State Highway M-79 road right of way. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530713 File #217185F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela M. Tolan, Unmarried Female, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 31, 2002, and recorded on January 9, 2003 in instrument 1095224, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 29/100 Dollars ($158,775.29), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds East 1321.54 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 15 from the South 1/4 corner and North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 192.37 feet along the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 280.19 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 230.75 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 48 seconds West 280.00; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 240.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress described as the South 66 feet of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530374 File #237187F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Belinda J. Angus, an Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007, and recorded on April 17, 2007 in instrument 1179386, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($116,531.00), including interest at 6.937% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel D: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 28, Town 2 north, Range 7 West, maple Grove Township, Barry County, michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section ; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Truck Line M-66; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530688 File #240685F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kimberly M Huver, A Married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 25, 2005 in instrument 1150037, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four And 16/100 Dollars ($253,864.16), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Indian Hills Drive which lies South 89 degrees 19 minutes West, 947.15 feet and South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 449.45 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 7; Thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes East, 212 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes West, 381.51 feet; Thence North along the golf course line, 212 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes East, 375 feet to a point of beginning, including any land lying between the Easterly line of this description and the Westerly line of West Indian Hills Drive, except the North 40 feet of said description The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530274 File #238002F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 98/100 Dollars ($63,606.98), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530052 File #177400F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Paul Horton and Suzanne Margaret Horton, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007 and recorded January 31, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175838, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 22/100 Dollars ($156,730.22) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the center of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence South 18 degrees 01 minute West on the centerline of Marsh Road, 295.99 feet to the place of beginning of this description: Thence continuing South 18 degrees 01 minute West on said centerline, 225.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 44 seconds West, 338.29 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East, 215.13 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 10 seconds East parallel to the East and West one-quarter line, 403.48 feet to the place of beginning of this description. Subject to highway right of way over the Easterly 33 feet for Marsh Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530511 File No. 191.3508 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ramon J. Hernandez, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1125018, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five And 20/100 Dollars ($93,835.20), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 32, 35 and 36 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except that part of Lots 32, 35 and 36 described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North line of said lot; thence Southeasterly 125.5 feet parallel with the Westerly line of said lot to the South line of the North 1/2 of said Lot 36; thence Southwesterly 92.83 feet along said South line to the East line of Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly 34.65 feet along said East line to an agle point in Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly along said East line to the place of beginning. Further excepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36, except the Easterly 100 feet thereof. Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying north of a line which begins at the Southeast corner of said lot and ends at a point on the North line of said lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast corner of said Lot 39 of Lakside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. PARCEL 2: Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530636 File #240027F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default has occurred In a Mortgage made on January 9, 2006 by Michael E. Hughes, Julie Welcher, Harold Stewart and Sharon Stewart, collectively as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 26, 2006, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1159369. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Three and 12/100 Dollars ($122,943.12), including interest at 7.650% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right of Way South of Reed Street. EXCEPTING: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of Section 36; thence North 89° 33' 31" East 1330.13 feet along the EastWest 1/4 line; thence North 00° 25' 37" West 1286.83 feet to the centeriine of Reed Street, said point being South 00° 25' 37" East 35.00 feet from the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4, of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 298.74 feet along the centeriine of Reed Street to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 590.17 feet along said centeriine to the point of curvature of a curve to the left; thence Northeasterly along the centeriine of Reed Street on said curve an arc distant of 235.24 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Penn Central Railroad (now abandoned) said curve having a radius of 2541.82 feet, a long chord and bearing of North 89° 44’ 45" East 235.14 feet and a delta angle of 5° 18' 09"; thence along the Westerly right of way line of said railroad South 64° 46' 05" West 908.48 feet; thence North 00° 25' 37" West, 353.33 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 1008 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON Attorney for Mortgagee Dated: January 9, 2009 Rachael J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 77530738 KZ DOCS 218325vl 36177.001 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Virginia M. Todd, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington National Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2003, and recorded on February 3, 2003 in instrument 1096862, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four And 29/100 Dollars ($63,544.29), including interest at 8.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, distant West, 66 feet from the Northeast corner of said West fractional 1/2 of said Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 20; thence South 683 feet parallel with the East line of said West fractional 1/2; thence West 523 feet parallel with said 1/4 line; thence North 683 feet to said 1/4 line; thence East 523 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Except: From the West quarter corner of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West measure East along the East and West Quarter line of said Section 721.87 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein described; thence continuing East along said Quarter line 519.95 feet to a point that is 1380.78 feet West of the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds East parallel with the East line of the West half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 335.11 feet; thence West 519.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds West 335.11 feet to the point of beginning, subject to that portion along the North side thereof as being used for highway purposes. Also subject to any easements or restriction of record. Also subject to a 66.00 foot wide easement along the West side thereof for the purposes of ingress and egress to be used in common with others. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530266 File #233337F01 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. COLLEY/250052182 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, husband and wife, of Delton, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLC, (Mortgagee) dated February 9, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on March 8, 2006 in Document No. 1161052, Barry County Records, and was thereafter assigned by an assignment of mortgage to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., its successors and assigns, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $110,122.52 including interest at the rate of 11.5% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of February 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan, described as follows: Part of the West 1/ 2 of the Northeast 1/ 4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 Feet; Thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 Feet Thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; Thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 Feet from the place of beginning); Thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; Thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly Line of a 10.0 Foot driveway, 161.40 Feet; Thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 Feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 Feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 Feet); Thence South Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy P. Brownell, married man and Mindy Brownell, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on December 27, 2007 in instrument 200712270005556, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Eight And 16/100 Dollars ($100,708.16), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, except the North 657 feet thereof and except the West 100 feet of the South 165 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26 and excepting that part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 lying Easterly on a line described as follows: Beginning at a point of the South 1/8 line of said Section 26, distant East 755 feet from the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South 390 feet; thence Southwesterly 187 feet to the Northwest corner of land owned by Leo J. Reszutko and wife, thence South 45 degrees West 277 feet; thence East 40 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Section 26 to the South line of Section 26 and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #239757F01 77530641 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 Feet; Thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 Feet to the place of beginning Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence East along the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said Section 683.95 Feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 Foot driveway; Thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 Feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 Feet; Thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 Feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 Feet; Thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 Feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 Feet; Thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 Feet to the traveled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 Feet to a 16.0 Foot right of way; Thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 Feet; Thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 Feet as a point of beginning; Thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 Feet; Thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 Feet; Thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 Feet; Thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the traveled center Line of Keller Road; Thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on Southwesterly Line of said road, 16.09 Feet; Thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 Feet; Thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 Feet; Thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 Feet; Thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 Feet; Thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as Commencing 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16 Feet to the Westerly Line of said right of way; Thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly Line to the Southerly Line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; Thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly Line of said property (being Southerly Line of a 25 Foot wide right of way)to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Tax ID No.: 08-11-016-024-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: January 15, 2009 Mortgagee HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77530718 (248) 594-7770 �Page 14 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of FRANK J. TICHVON TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frank J. Tichvon. Date of Birth: October 4, 1919, who lived at 12300 Bowens Mill Road, Yankee Springs Township, Michigan died December 14, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Sandra A. Marcukaitis within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 7, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Sandra A. Marcukaitis 1301 Payne Lake Road 77530584 Middleville, MI 49333 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of EMILY L. MIX TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Emily L. Mix. Date of Birth: January 26, 1914, who lived at 1821 N. East Street, Hastings, Michigan died December 22, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 7, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street 77530587 Hastings, MI 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane Kissinger, a married man and Jennifer Kissinger, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2001, and recorded on January 28, 2002 in instrument 1073766, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 85/100 Dollars ($110,349.85), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 165 feet West along the South Section line from the East Section line, thence North 264 feet; thence West 165 feet; thence South 264 feet, thence East 165 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO: The North 787.25 feet of the South 1051.25 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530501 File #190044F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Geoffery Stevens a married man and Stephanie Stevens, his wife to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument #1153356 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($119,714.31) including interest 4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 5, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 172 of Steven's Wooded Acres No 3 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 84 Hope Township Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 8358 Chain - O - Lakes Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 6, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530540 Our File No: 08-03533 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela K. Jiles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Two And 86/100 Dollars ($112,902.86), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Block 9 of Kenfields Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530496 File #155322F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 51/100 Dollars ($159,278.51), including interest at 9.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530017 File #237597F01 NOTICE TO RECRUIT A PCFO Notice to J-Ad Graphics, Inc.(Hastings Banner) Notice – Pursuant to – 5 CFP part 950.104, the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the Western Michigan Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites voluntary, Charitable Human Health and Welfare organizations or Federations to apply to act as the Principal Combined Fund Organization for the year 2009 CFC Campaign. The Local Federal Coordinating Committee welcomes suggestions from local federations and organizations relating to the operation of the campaign, campaign materials and training. Deadline for the submission of a fully completed and documented application is 5 p.m. EDT, February 9, 2009. Applications are available at www.opm.gov/cfc. Send application to: Steve McCarthy LFCC Chair One Division Ave. NW – Room 200 Grand Rapids, MI. 49503 77530686 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING January 6, 2009 Meeting called to order by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg and 10 guests. Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting for December 2, 2008. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Fire report received and put on file. Commissioner’s report received. Public Comment received. Approved motion for bills concerning Orangeville Dam as advised by attorney. Approved appointment of Board of Review member. Approved paying of bills as presented. Meeting adjourned 9:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77530633 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel A. Speck and Deborah J. Speck, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, to CitiMortgage, Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2000 and recorded September 29, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050167, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four and 37/100 Dollars ($122,424.37) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 15 Seconds East, 988.19 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 277.09 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 25 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 588.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 390.00 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North one-half of the North one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 11; thence Westerly 1575.00 feet, more or less, along said South line to the West line of said Section 11; thence Northerly 660.00 feet, more or less, along said West line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530506 File No. 201.7140 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol A. Tomlinson and Karen Wells, Joint Tenants with full rights to survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2006, and recorded on February 20, 2007 in instrument 1176567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred One And 23/100 Dollars ($113,801.23), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 60 Feet East of teh Northeast corner of Lot 12, Block 7, of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 12 RODS; thence East 6 2/3 RODS; thence North 12 RODS; thence West 6 2/3 RODS to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530451 File #238560F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Kenneth D. McClung and Patricia A. McClung, husband and wife, as Mortgagors to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2005 and recorded on August 2, 2005, Document No. 1150437, Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $172,951.86 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of six and three eighths (6.375%) percent per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate situated in Barry County, Michigan, described as: UNIT NO. 23, PLEASANT VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1132867, AS AMENDED, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 37, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Tax Id: 08-16-320-023-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then thirty (30) days pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(11). December 17, 2008 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY LISA A. DAMUTH (P70200) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street, NW Ste. 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 77529965 (616) 752-4615 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T Cook and Theresa L Cook, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2006, and recorded on October 5, 2006 in instrument 1171032, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 50/100 Dollars ($122,809.50), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/2 of Section 15m Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as follows, Beginning at a point which lies due South 1704.52 feet, North 83 degrees East 391 feet and North 16 Degrees 40 minutes East 277.33 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 15 thence North 16 degrees 40 minutes East 76 feet thence due East 100 feet to the shore of Long Lake, thence South 16 degrees 40 minutes West 76 feet along the Shore Traverse, thence due West 100 feet to the place of beginning, including the land lying between the Shore Traverse and the West Shore of Long Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 25, 2008 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530002 File #236636F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25213-DE Estate of FRANCES M. DAPSER. Date of birth: 02/04/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frances M. Dapser, who lived at 12406 Sunset Point Drive, Plainwell, Michigan died 05/02/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David G. Dapser, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/9/09 Gary E. Tibble P43886 5144 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49048 383-6000 David G. Dapser 230 19th Street Otsego, MI 49078 77530744 (269) 694-2729 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Darren A. Huffman and Valerie L. Huffman, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2005, and recorded on December 2, 2005, as Instrument Number 1157080, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-R1 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 6, 2008 as Instrument Number 200803060002087, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty One Dollars and 48/100 ($122,231.48) including interest at the rate of 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 PM on January 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/ 4 of the Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 25, First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 80 degrees East 15 feet for beginning, thence South 80 degrees East 100 feet; thence North 10 degrees East 137 feet, thence due West to the East line of Cherry Lane, thence Southerly along East line of said Cherry Lane to place of beginning 9587 Cherry Lane The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: December 25, 2008 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77530007 Our File No. 141.00912 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara Gaines, a married woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006 and recorded October 4, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170944, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-BC4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety and 56/100 Dollars ($134,190.56) including interest at 8.525% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point which lies distant North 00 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds West, 989.27 feet from the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 03 seconds West, 254.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds West, 312.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 03 seconds East 254.50 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds East, 312.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530650 File No. 306.2273 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALLISON L. GROSS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN and ELIJAH P. BUSH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2006, and recorded on February 21, 2006, in Document No. 1160389, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($104,450.46), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 101 OF HARDENDORFF'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19, 2008 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530022 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD T. DUMOUCHEL and RACHEL L. DUMOUCHEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005, in Document No. 1155360, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($103,981.73), including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 103 AND 104, BLACKMAN AND BUSH ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF DELTON, ALSO BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 103; THENCE WEST 5 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS; THENCE EAST 5 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2968719 01/15/2009, 77530672 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009, 02/05/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Harper, a married man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman husband and wife, to Washington Mortagage Company, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 1998 and recorded September 8, 1998 in Instrument Number 1017602, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($53,173.12) including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point 8 rods South of the Southeast corner of Lot 23 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence North 8 rods, thence East 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2199 ASAP# 2960749 01/08/2009, 77530463 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew R. Updegraff and Catherine M. Updegraff, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 30, 2003 in instrument 1114490, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($129,900.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530627 File #239589F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gloria A. Smith by Christine C. Smith FKA Christine C. MacDonald as general durable power of attorney, to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2007 and recorded November 21, 2009 in Instrument Number 200711210004451, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred ThirtySeven and 41/100 Dollars ($75,337.41) including interest at 3.76% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, being a part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530681 File No. 316.0080 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on May 4, 2001 by Derrick L. Stephens and Jennifer A. Stephens as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on May 9, 2001, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1059372. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 55/100 Dollars ($43,955.55), including interest at 7.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 33 feet of Lot 14 and Lot 13 except the South 33 feet thereof, all of R.B. Gregg Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 13. More commonly known as 514 Middle Street, Nashville, Michigan Property Tax Identification Number 08-052-130-014-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530545 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Emmons, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 29, 2005, and recorded on January 19, 2006 in instrument 1159105, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($126,931.01), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 84 and 85 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530445 File #237923F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE! Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on November 19, 2002 by Thomas Williams Higgins, Jr. a/k/a Thomas William Higgins Jr. and Sharon A. Higgins, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on November 25, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1092397. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Ninety One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 19/100 Dollars ($91,389.19), including interest at 6.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 131, Middleville Downs Addition No. 6 to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. More commonly known as 214 Robin Road Middleville, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530551 269-226-2982 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary J. Lindsey and Betty S. Lindsey, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006 and recorded August 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168647, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust Series 2006-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 74/100 Dollars ($131,911.74) including interest at 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 83 of Abe Johnson's Addition Number 2 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530723 File No. 306.2281 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold L. Gray and Shirley K. Gray, husband and wife, to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2003 and recorded August 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1111998, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Ninety-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($103,097.68) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Fairview Estates Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530733 File No. 362.5057 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody Ann Ulrich a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2007, and recorded on January 7, 2008 in instrument 20080107-0000213, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One And 23/100 Dollars ($47,861.23), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, of O.A. Phillips Addition as recorded in Liber 1, page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530698 File #240034F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Kemper, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2005, and recorded on March 28, 2005 in instrument 1143297, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Nine And 02/100 Dollars ($99,899.02), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block C, Chas. H. Bauers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 57, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530596 File #138021F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Thomas Gates, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 20, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2007-WF1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six And 21/100 Dollars ($118,466.21), including interest at 9.865% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 16 of Eastern Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530708 File #239898F01 MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by NICHOLE BIVENS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to PAUL A. GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2003, and recorded on July 8, 2003, in Document No. 1108081, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($75,751.93), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING 51 1 / 2 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 631 OF THE CITY (FORMERLY THE VILLAGE), OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE CEMENT RETAINING WALL ON SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET ALONG SAID RETAINING WALL; THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530693 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse Carver, SP and , Stacey Nowack, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2007, and recorded on August 6, 2007 in instrument 20070806-0000554, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine And 37/100 Dollars ($134,249.37), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat according to the plat thereof, as recordedin Liber 4 of Plats, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530703 File #240752F01 �Page 16 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 56-16; All Star Childcare 45-27; King Pins 39-33; Hastings City Bank 37 1/2-34 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 37-35; Yankee Zypher 34-38; Hurless Machine Shop 33 1/2-38 1/2. Men’s High Games - D. Risher 224; J. Wanland 215; J. Markley 214; S. Anger 204; P. Scobey 202; M. Yost 198; K. Beebe 197; C. Steeby 196. Men’s High Series - D. Risher 561; J. Wanland 579; J. Markley 605; S. Anger 591; P. Scobey 578; G. Hause 552; K. Beebe 558; C. Steeby 550. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 203; J. Clements 195; A. Hall 193; S. Beebe 180; D. Ware 178; B. Ramey 172; B. Smith 158; L. Whiteman 154. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 582; J. Clements 539; A. Hall 514; S. Beebe 454; D. Ware 434; B. Ramey 432; B. Smith 447; L. Whiteman 419. 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Otis 172; L. Kendall 199; C. McCrackin 157; C. Hurless 168; R. White 159; M. Miller 146; J. Gasper 198-552; C. Shellenbarger 167; J. Wyant 193. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 47.5-28.5; Shamrock Tavern 44-32; Hair Care 36.5-39;5 NBT 35-41; Seeber’s 33-43; The River 32-44. Good Games and Series - J. Pitch 144376; L. Elliston 206-541; N. Varney 151-415; S. Drake 169; A. Tasker 143; E. Moore 146363; B. Norris 153-390; B. Smith 185; R. Pitts 170-396. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 49-27; King Pins 45-31; Ward’s Friends 45-31; Lucky Strike 44-32; Just Friends 37-35*; Butterfingers 36.5-39.5; Usedtobe #1 36-36*; Early Risers 34-42; Be Happy 34-42; Three Gals and A Guy 31.540.5*; M&M’s 29-43*; Kuempel 27-49. *Games to be made up. Women’s Good Games and Series - P. Kreple 111-314; B. Benedict 156-436; M. Wieland 177-480; M. Kingsley 126-338; N. Boniface 176-480; A. Tasker 142; L. Friend 128-351; E. Moore 136-381; N. Bechtel 150443; S. Pennington 174; Y. Cheeseman 200554; G. Scobey 158. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Boniface 202-527; C. Purdum Sr. 207; E. Count 211; M. Saldivar 209-542; R. McDonald 211; G. Waggoner 217; H. Gibson 157; C. Purdum Jr. 200-596. Mixerettes Kent Oil 45.5-30.5; Sassy Babes 43.5-32.5; Nashville Chiropractic 42-34; NBT 38-38; Dewey’s Auto Body 37.5-385.; James Process Service 36.5-39.5; Dean’s Dolls 33- 43. Good Games and Series - V. Carr 168451; D. Worm 180-476; B. Hathaway 181; T. Redman 157-415; C. Hurless 153-458; T. Shaeffer 211; L. Potter 211; J. Pitch 156-409; K. Eberly 187-520; T. Christopher 210-519. Friday Night Mixed We’re a Mess 9; Spencers Towing 9; Spare Time 8; Lucky #13 7; Here 4 the Party 7; Team #14 7; Ten Pins 6; All But One 6; AN’D Signs 5; Greasy Balls 4; Dum Schitz 4; Oldies But Goodies 4; 9-n-a-Wiggle 3. Women’s Good Games and Series - T. Healey 214-521; B. Vugteveen 183-516; B. West 199-489; M. Sears 166-468; K. Matthews 188-436; D. Wandell 149-415; T. Pennington 218; J. Gasper 207; D. James 187; K. Becker 180; M. Mathis 179; B. Barlow 168; L. Smith 165; C. Thomson 133. Men’s Good Games and Series - A. Rhodes 208-554; B. Bell 165-469; M. Eaton 225; F. Thompson 214; J. Wanland 214; M. Kasinsky 205; A. Taylor 198; J. Smith 195. Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 44; Straight Liners 44; Mary’s Hair & Nails 43 1/2; Pin Chasers 43; Skabbs 41 1/2; Sandbaggers 41; Striking Distance 39 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 35; Late Arrivals 35; Funky Bowlers 34 1/2; Wright Zone 34 1/2; Late Comers 31; R&N 27 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Simpson 188-559; B. James 186-537; D. Gray 186-508; T. Franklin 180-466; A. Mooney 174-550; L. Wright 141-397; S. Vandenburg 210; N. Shafer 201; N. Mroz 188; A. Hubbell 177; Z. House 171; A. Norton 163; L. Swift 146. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 227-605; E. Bartlett 204-597; B. Hubbell 210-582; S. Farlee 211-563; M. Kidder 190544; T. Demott 148-421; DJ James 245; J. Mroz 214; D. Wright 197; T. Heath 193; J. Lesick 191; J. Ackels 187; C. House 184. 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PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 Sporting Goods SPORTS ACTION PHOTOS online at dgpicturethisphotography.com Picture This Photography, Dan Goggins (269)948-4669 Plainwell Tuesday evening. Plainwell scored a 42-28 victory. Thornapple Kellogg got pins from Mike Craven and Cody Clinton, and victorious decisions from Trevor Dalton and Chris Westra. At their own TK Duals Dec. 30, the Trojans were 2-2 on the day. After a very fast start to their 2009 season the TK wrestlers suffered a couple of loses at the competitive TK Duals and also lost to a highly ranked Plainwell Team. At the TK Duals the Trojans ended the day with a 2 and 2 record. Jenison, which is ranked in the top ten in the state in Division 1, topped TK 57-15. The Trojans also lost a close contest with Grand Haven, 33-27. TK did score 42-29 and 57-21 wins over Northview. Westra and Clinton were both 4-0 on the day. Craven was 3-1, and Cody Lydy, Cole Meinke, Donovan Scott, and Thomas Tabor all scored two wins. Short-handed Lakewood team tops Perry, falls to Fowlerville The Vikings won the important one, but not the exciting one Wednesday night. Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team opened the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with an 81-0 win over Perry. In a non-conference night-cap, the Vikings were downed 44-15 by Fowlerville. The Gladiators came to Lakewood was the third ranked team in the state in Division 2. Lakewood is now tenth in Division 3 in the state. The Vikings were without six key starters Wednesday, because of disciplinary reasons. The thing that worries coach Veitch is that they are also supposed to miss next Wednesdays’ league dual with Corunna. The Vikings and Cavaliers split last season’s league championship, with the Vikings winning in the dual and the Cavaliers coming out on top in the league tournament. Lakewood did get to 1-0 in the league, by topping the Ramblers. Perry forfeited six weight classes, and only two of the eight matches that were wrestled made it beyond the first period. For the Vikings, Darren Eaton (119 pounds), Laran Muhqueed (140), Mason Blackmer (152), Dalton Ketchum (171), Kevin Swift (189), Kurtis Powell (215), and Roy Valdez (285) all won by pin. Lakewood also got a 16-14 win by Brandon Bennett at 145 pounds. Lakewood picked up just four wins against the Gladiators. Lucas Porter pinned Adam Fluegel at 152 pounds. Muhqueed won 11-5 over Seth Glover at 140. Joel Smith topped Zack Sutfin 7-1 at 130. Brad Orszula defeated Mack Elliott 6-5 at 103. Fowlerville extended its advantage with its heavyweights. The Gladiators scored pins thanks to 2008 individual state runner-up Dillon Kern at 189 pounds, Nick McDermid at 215, and Erick Helfmann at 285. The Vikings weren’t that far behind though. Fowlerville won four matches by two points or less, including a big 160-pound match-up where the Gladiator’s Brett Kingsley topped Blackmer 8-7. Vikings win invite, Saxons second It’s a big week for the Saxon varsity competitive cheer team, maybe the busiest one of the season. Hastings hosts its own Saxonfest this Saturday. The O-K Gold Conference season was slated to begin last night at Wayland. On Monday, the Saxons finished second at the Lakewood Invitational to the host Vikings. A solid third round vaulted the Saxons past Pewamo-Westphalia into second place. The Pirates scored a 203.9 in round one and 197.2824 in round two. The Saxons trailed PW by more than 19 points heading into the third round after scoring a 199.9 in round one and 182.2124 in round two. The Saxons scored a 264.6 in the third round, compared to 217.50 for the Pirates. Lakewood finished with a team total of 704.0456. Hastings scored a 646.7124, Pewamo-Westphalia 618.6824, Portland 557.39, Waverly 511.5304, and Maple Valley 479.528. Lakewood had the top score in the first and third rounds of competition, with a 214.7 to start the night and a 293.6 to close things out. Pewamo-Westphalia was the only team to top the Vikings in the second round, as Lakewood scored a 195.7456. “Round two is in need of some cleaning up, we had some timing issues and mental errors,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “We had a good round one performance with a few minor mistakes. Our round three performance was almost flawless, just one minor stunt issue. The rest was very clean and powerful.” The Maple Valley Lions scored a 153.5 in round one, 121.228 in round two, and 204.8 in round three. Hastings isn’t the only team starting its conference season this week. Lakewood was headed to Williamston to open the Capital Area Activities Conference Wednesday, while Maple Valley was headed for Bronson for the first ever Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference meet. All three local teams from the Lakewood Invitational will be a part of the Saxonfest Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. Viking football team earns a pair of academic honors Lakewood’s varsity football team and its quarterback have been honored by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association, for their work in the classroom. As a team, the Vikings earned Academic All-State honors in Division 4, finishing with the 14th best grade point average (GPA) in the division. The team had a cumulative GPA of 3.511. Senior quarterback Andrew Doane earned Academic All-State honorable mention. “It’s a great honor for these kids,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “That’s the type of kids we had. That’s why a lot of them are going to some good schools from here, because of their GPAs.” On the football field, Doane threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at quarterback. He didn’t throw an interception all season long. He also rushed for 336 yards. The Lakewood team finished second in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, and had an overall record of 4 wins and 5 losses. Dow inks plans to join young Davenport softball program by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Scooping up ground balls, firing throws with her rocket arm, spending hours in the batting cage, and staying after practice aren’t work to Lakewood senior Chelsey Dow. “In my off time, in our shop, we have a batting cage,” Dow said. “I go practice.” “I think it’s fun. I enjoy it. It’s my passion to go out and play and work hard.” Dow, a three-sport athlete at Lakewood High School, signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Davenport University Women’s Softball Program Friday in the Lakewood High School media center. Dow has been a member of the Viking varsity team since her freshman year, and also plays varsity volleyball and basketball at Lakewood. “I have always talked about girls that were good in our program,” said Lakewood varsity softball coach Rolly Krauss. “I usually talk about her (he said pointing to fellow coach Kristin Heinze). Jennifer Mitchell was the best short stop we ever had. I think Chelsey is going to kind of eclipse her.” Dow earned All-District and AllConference honors in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division as a junior, and tied the mark Mitchell set in 1995 for most home runs by a Viking in a season with three. Natural ability is part of what has made Dow such a talented athlete, but its much more than that. “You can never hit her enough ground balls,” Krauss said. “Some girls think enough is enough and are glad to go to the back of the line.” Davenport coaches were able to see that work ethic, as well as her natural skills. “At Davenport, we really like to recruit not Lakewood senior Chelsey Dow (seated right) is joined by Davenport University Women’s Softball assistant coach McCall Kleinfelt (seated center) as well as classmates and teammates after inking plans to join the Davenport program in the Lakewood High School media center Friday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) only good softball players, but good people. Chelsey is definitely one of those,” said Davenport assistant coach McCall Kleinfelt. Davenport is beginning its first softball season this spring. The Panthers’ start practice this week, and will be in Orlando, Florida, for their first game on Feb. 23. The team doesn’t have its own home diamond yet, it’s renting one at the Christian Recreation Center near 36th Street and Shaffer in Grand Rapids. Kleinfelt said that the team has been told that a baseball/softball complex should be built near the university campus within three to five years. It wouldn’t be a surprise for Dow to be the Panthers’ starting shortstop when it opens. “Being a first-year program, you wouldn’t think we’d have any seniors,” Kleinfelt said. “We have one senior, and our senior is a shortstop. We’re definitely going after the middle infielders. “I would never want to say that anyone is guaranteed a starting position, but Chelsey is going to come in and be able to compete for that position.” Panther coaches came to see Dow at Lakewood last season, and Dow made her official visit to the campus last summer. She was impressed with Davenport after her visit, then had a nerve wracking lunch with the Davenport coaches this fall the decision was finally made. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 17 Blacken and Broncos visit DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The number one question was, “what NFL team are you going to play for?” Delton Kellogg graduate Tyler Blacken is just hoping to get to play for the Western Michigan University (WMU) Broncos some day. Blacken brought about of dozen of his WMU teammates to Delton Kellogg Dec. 17, to visit and read to third and fourth grade students and to eat lunch with some of the eighth grade football players at Delton Kellogg Middle School. “It was fun,” said Blacken. “It was funny to bring some of the guys out that are from the city, and driving them here seeing all these fields and stuff.” Members of the WMU football program are required to complete five hours of community service every semester. Blacken mentioned to his father, Delton Kellogg assistant superintendent Paul Blacken, that there were some players on the team that still needed to fill hours. After two years of going to school and playing baseball at Grand Rapids Community College, Tyler transferred to WMU. He also spent time helping coach football at Delton Kellogg during that time, and found out he wasn’t a bad kicker/punter while playing around with the Panthers. He earned a spot as a walk-on with the Broncos last summer, and is now waiting to be put on the roster next fall. “Their starting punter is a stud, with an absolute legitimate shot to go to the NFL, but I’m cool with the experience. The athletes are amazing,” said Tyler. He didn’t know just how amazing until Tyler Blacken (56) is joined by Western Michigan University teammates Paul Wasikowski (63) and Brooks Bunbury (47) in spending time with third grade students at Delton Kellogg elementary Dec. 17. being around them day after day. Some current Bronco football payers joined Green Bay Packer wide receiver and former Bronco Greg Jennings in serving meals on Thanksgiving. WMU football players have also completed their hours taking part in Rocket Football practices at Parchment and Comstock. One of the highlights for the Broncos during their visit to Delton Kellogg was talking with rocket coach, and elementary school physical education teacher, Mark Nabozny. During lunch with the eighth grade football players, the Broncos got to pick Nabozny’s brain. Nabozny was a part of the 1988 WMU football team that won a Mid-American Conference Championship and appeared in the California Bowl. The Broncos themselves were getting ready to take part in the Dec. 30 Texas Bowl in Houston. Tyler didn’t get to make the trip, but watched as his Broncos were defeated 3814 by the Rice Owls. Delton Kellogg’s Alea Hammond is tied up by Constantine’s Stephanie Schutter during the second quarter of Tuesday night’s 38-34 Falcon win at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Falcons finish off Lakewood girls get their 3rd DK at foul line by Brett Bremer Sports Editor To get the basketball in your hands, you have to play defense with your feet. The Viking varsity girls’ basketball team found that out Friday night, and learned their lesson in plenty of time to improve to 3-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Lakewood knocked off the Lansing Catholic Cougars, in Lansing, 62-47. Lakewood allowed the Cougars just four points in the opening quarter, playing defense by moving their feet and being in good position. “They didn’t have any open looks,” Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson said of the Cougars. “They had to throw over the top of our match-up, our girls did a great job of moving their feet and keeping their hands up.” Over the course of the night, that led to some easy baskets for the Vikings, but in the second quarter they started to get greedy and go after even more steals by swiping at the Cougars with their hands. That didn’t work. The Cougars were 80percent from the foul line for the night, knocking down 16-of-20 attempts. After the defensive first quarter, the two teams combined to score 77 points over the new two quarters. The Vikings went into the fourth with a 43-37 edge. Lakewood had success offensively with guards Ashley Morris and Alexis Brodbeck attacking the Cougar defense. “Those two were able to penetrate against their man-to-man, and that created a lot of opportunities for our post players, and Rachel took advantage.” Viking senior Rachel Lynch had one of the best games of her varsity career, finishing with 11 points and ten rebounds. Morris finished with 15 points, and five assists. Brodbeck had six assists. Chelsey Dow and Laurel Mattson had six steals each for the Vikings. In the second and third quarters, the Cougars sporadically threw their press at the Vikings and caused some turnovers. In the fourth quarter ,the Vikings cleaned up their play against the full-court press and got a few lay-ups to pull ahead to a comfortable lead. Megan McDonald led the Cougars with ten points on the night, and Allison Heberlein added nine. Lakewood is now 6-0 overall. The Vikings scored a 53-30 win over Coldwater Tuesday night. The Vikings pulled away in the second half, outscoring Coldwater 31-12 in the second 16 minutes. Kati Kauffman had nine of her team-high 14 points in the second half, knocking down four three-pointers on the night. “This was her breakout game,” Thompson said of Kauffman. “We’ve been waiting for this moment all year, because we need more contributions from our bench. She stepped up and filled one of those roles for us today. She’s been getting better every day in practice, starting to understand the defense more and more.” The Viking defense was especially strong in the fourth quarter, allowing the Cardinals just one field goal. Morris added 13 points for Lakewood and five assists. Brodbeck had five points and five assists. Anna Lynch had a team-high ten rebounds. Sonya Bowers and Ashley Burkhard had eight points each for Coldwater. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Constantine shot 39 free throws at Delton Kellogg Tuesday night. The Falcons only made 19 of the attempts, but got them when they absolutely had to have them and pulled out a 38-34 win over the Panther varsity girls’ basketball team. Delton didn’t knock them down when they had to. “That’s a good night for us,” joked Constantine coach Mark Bradford at the scorer’s table after the game. “You obviously haven’t seen us shoot free throws this year.” Vikes pull out win in Cougars’ cage by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It doesn’t happen every night. It doesn’t happen every year. Heck it had been three years, and at least seven tries, since the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team last beat Lansing Catholic. Viking head coach Mark Farrell couldn’t remember the last time his team won in the Cougars’ gym. But now that the Cougars are the defending Class B state champions and the Vikings are working through the early stages of a rebuilding year, the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team was able to pull one out. Lakewood scored a 53-52 victory over Lansing Catholic, to improve to 2-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Friday. With ten seconds to play the Cougars had a one-point lead and some fouls to give. They used the first foul, and the Vikings had to inbound the basketball from near mid-court. They fired a pass to center Andrew Doane near the rim, and he caught it and laid it up and in for the winning bucket. “LCC is a darn good ball club,” said Farrell. “We played better than I ever thought this team would be ready to at this point in the season.” The Cougars aren’t as tough as they were a year ago, but they still have a solid team led by Austin Nichols and Garrett Swain. Nichols finished with 24 points, going 10-of-11 from the foul line. Swain chipped in 13 points. Lakewood led for nearly the entire contest, jumping out to a 24-18 half-time lead, then took a 36-31 edge in the fourth quarter. The Cougars turned up the intensity of their press in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, and took advantage of some Viking mistakes to pull in front and then build a 45-40 lead with a minute and a half to play. Ben McKinney hit a big three-point bucket for the Vikings to start the late comeback, and got some help as the Cougars struggled a little bit at the foul line. McKinney had a huge game, leading Lakewood with 16 points. Dylan Benit added ten points for the Vikings, and Logan Lake six to go along with 11 rebounds. Doane finished with four points and 11 rebounds. In his first game back from injury, Gabe Shellenbarger played a major role in the Viking win finishing with six points and nine rebounds. All those rebounds were key. The Vikings limited the Cougars to one shot each time down the floor all night long, and finished with 50 rebounds as a team. Ryne Musbach chipped in three points, as well as six assists and three steals for the Vikings as well. Lakewood now faces another tough contest in the league at home against Williamston Friday night. The Hornets are 4-3 overall after scoring a 61-28 win over Corunna last Friday. They have also beaten the Cougars in Lansing this season. Saxons come from behind early, go on to top Eastern by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon head coach Don Schils has his team to the point where he doesn’t always have to worry about it. Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team fell behind 13-9 in the opening quarter at Forest Hills Eastern Friday night, but battled back to take a 33-29 half-time win. The Saxons went on to a 51-38 victory, and a 2-1 O-K Gold Conference record. “A lot of (falling behind early) was that Forest Hills Eastern came out very aggressively,” Schils said. “In all honesty, I wasn’t worried. I’m start to feel more and more comfortable with this team.” Eastern’s defense slowed the Saxons a bit early. “They threw a variety of zones at us, especially some half-court traps, and eventually we started moving the basketball very well,” Schils said. The Saxons outscored the Hawks 15-3 in the second quarter, then pushed their lead 4623 by the end of the third. Adam Skedgell led the way for the Saxons with 16 points. He was six-of-ten from the floor, and finished with nine rebounds. Dane Schils added ten points, and Brad Hayden and Dustin Bateson had eight each. Hayden also had a great day on the defensive end, limiting the Hawks’ Brian Chatmon to five points. “Even though we play team defense, it’s not just Brad, but he did a very good job of keeping a very quick kid in front of him,” Schils said. Aaron Sayfie led the Hawks with nine points. Point guard Adam Swartz also had a solid game for the Saxons, finishing with five points and six assists. “We took over the pace of the game, executed extremely well offensively and defensively, and got the game well under control,” Schils said. Hastings is now 6-1 overall. The Saxons host Caledonia Thursday, then will be back in action at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday. Delton Kellogg guard Taylor Blacken is bumped off her path by Constantine’s Kelly King during the second quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton led 34-33 after Adrienne Culbert knocked down the first of two foul shots with 1:42 to play. Constantine ran an inbound play at the other end of the floor, after a time out, and got an open shot underneath for Brigette Casselman that put her team on top. The rest of the way, the Falcons were threeof-four from the foul line, while Panther freshman Andrea Polley missed a pair of foul shots with 42 seconds left to play that could have put her team back in front or tied the game. “We haven’t played since the 16th of December, and we looked like it,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams. “You can’t simulate the game speed you can’t simulate the intensity. Their defense was better than the defense we put on ourselves in practice.” Constantine jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the opening quarter. At one point in the second quarter, the Falcons missed eight consecutive foul shots and they went into the half with a 23-21 lead. Kali Tobias sparked the Delton comeback, scoring eight of her team high 12 points in the second quarter. Polley created some offensive opportunities for herself off the dribble, and finished with 11 points. Morgan Balcom led Constantine on the night with eight points, and Kristin Vrydaghs had seven. The Delton full-court pressure created some opportunities, especially in the first half, but it also created some of the Falcons’ free throw opportunities. “We did it because I thought their girls couldn’t handle the pressure,” Williams said of the press. “They handled it. The problem was that led to a few fouls too.” Delton was slated to make up a game at Hackett on Wednesday night, and will be back in action at Kalamazoo Christian Friday night. The Panthers are now 2-4 overall this season, and 1-4 in the KVA. 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Christian HS MS Boys Basketball Banquet @ East Gym MS Boys Varsity Swimming Allegan HS Girls Varsity Basketball S. Christian HS A H H A H A A H H A A A A Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: 18th DYLAN McKAY 77530572 CAAC win, at Lansing Catholic �Page 18 — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner As TK seniors sit the Sailors take advantage Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Bishop gets set to go up for a shot in front of Catholic Central’s Kelly Harmon during the fourth quarter Thursday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK can’t keep up with Cougars and Wildcats by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team played some of its best basketball of the season during the first half against Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Middleville Thursday night. Too bad for the Trojans, that the Cougars played some very good basketball in the second half. The Cougars playing very well are better than the Trojans at their very best, and Catholic Central came away with a 51-18 victory. Catholic Central jumed out to a 5-0 lead in the first minute, but slowed down some after that. The Trojans kept things close with strong rebounding during much of the first half. After the quick start by the Cougars, the Trojans battled back and were still only down five midway through the second quarter. That’s when the rebounding gave out for a moment. A few offensive rebounds in the final minutes of the first half helped the Cougars to a 23-13 half-time advantage. The Trojans were still pleased at that point. “It was awesome,” TK head coach Andy Kopf said of the first half. “Anytime you can hold them to 23 points and be in the game. I think we surprised them a little bit.” by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It may feel like the varsity basketball season has been going on for a long time now, but Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team was just five games into its 2008-09 season Friday night. Senior guard Parrish Hall and senior center Kody Buursma are the only two Trojans who saw regular action a season ago, and when they’re not on the floor Thornapple Kellogg is a rather inexperienced basketball team. South Christian took advantage of that, and scored a 59-37 win in Middleville Friday night, handing the Trojans their first loss of the O-K Gold Conference season. “We really felt like we were at a point where we felt we could make a statement in the league,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker. “But when you go out and have to play from behind against a team like that, with that kind of tradition, it’s a pretty big up hill battle.” The Trojans weren’t behind right away, in fact they built a 13-8 advantage in the opening quarter. Both teams could have had more points. The Trojans missed some easy shots in the paint, and South Christian struggled shooting from outside. Hall was injured trying to make a play on the defensive end late in the first quarter. He came back early in the second, but wasn’t as effective attacking the basket as he’d been earlier. The Sailors’ Joe Broekhuizen put his team in front, with five consecutive points midway through the second quarter then a three-pointer by Brent Geers pushed South Christian’s lead to 22-15. South Christian was 8-of-13 from the free throw line in the second quarter, and pushed its lead to 32-20 by the half. The Sailors came out and scored five more quick points to start the second half, and the Trojans were never able to cut the Sailor lead to single digits. With 6:21 left in the third Hall picked up his fourth foul and had to go to the bench. Buursma picked up his fourth foul less than two minutes later. Geers led South Christian on the night with 21 points. Austin Tompkins added 15 points, and Broekhuizen eight points and seven rebounds. Carter Whitney was the only Trojan to hit more than two field goals in the game, he fin- Thornapple Kellogg guard Parrish Hall floats in for a lay-up during the first quarter Friday night against South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The surprises were over in the second half. Catholic Central went on a 17-0 run to start the third quarter, and only allowed the Trojans two field goals and five points in the entire second half. Catholic Central had ten different players score, with Sudan Saunders leading the way with nine points. Tiesha Stokes had eight points, and Kelsey Lamoreaux had six. “Catholic Central dosen’t just have one or two girls you have to stop. They’ve got five or six girls that you have to stop,” said Kopf. Thornapple Kellogg was led by Kristin Tedrow, Kate Scheidel, and Caroline Fuller who had three points each. Another one of the top teams in the O-K Gold, Wayland, topped the Trojans Tuesday night 83-44. The Trojans hung with the Wildcats early on too, despite giving up 20 first-quarter points. The Wildcats led 20-15 after one quarter, then pushed that edge to 45-23 by the break. Macy Merchant led three Wildcat scorers in double figures, with 19 points. Amber Getty finished with 17 and Kaleigh Shuster 12. TK got 11 points from Scheidel, seven from Fuller, and six each from Tedrow and Alyssa Weesie. Thornapple Kellogg’s Josh Haney fires a short jump shot over South Christian’s Joe Broekhuizen during the Sailors’ 59-37 win in Middleville Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ished with a team-high ten points. Hall, Coley McKeough, and Buursma had five each for TK, and Buursma led the Trojans with six rebounds. Laker was a little surprised by the way the Sailors took a page out of the Trojans’ playbook, getting to the loose balls and taking advantage of the bounces. “They handled the press well. They handled a lot of our stuff,” Laker said. “They’re one team who, we know each other so well, that’s probably the reason why over the year’s we’ve played them so well.” A few times the Trojans compounded their problems, either forcing a turnover and then turning it back over themselves or turning the ball over and then committing a foul trying to make up for the mistake. The Trojans are now 4-2 overall, and 2-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. TK followed up that loss by scoring a 4442 non-conference win at Hopkins Monday evening. The Trojans battled back with a 17-point fourth quarter, erasing a six-point lead which the Vikings held heading into the fourth. Hall led the way for TK with 21 points. Buursma added nine points, and Carter Whitney seven. Andrew Ezinga led Hopkins with ten points, and Nolan Hazen chipped in eight. Lion’s lightweights lead way to a win over Olivet Eagles Saxon girls fall to Scots and Cougars The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team got its first Kalamazoo Valley Association win of the season last Wednesday night, outscoring Olivet 52-24. The Lion lightweights dominated, as the team won every match from 103 pounds to 145 except for one. Maple Valley got pins in five of those seven victories. Zack Baird at 103, Anthony Molson 112, Cody Cruttenden 130, Josh Fulford 135, and Lucas Brumm 140 all stuck their Eagle opponents. The Lions also got six points when the Eagles voided at 119 pounds against Breanna Rose. The two Maple Valley heavyweights also scored pins, with Dusty Cowell winning at 215 and Donnie Jensen at 285. Tyler Frank scored the only win for the Lions which took six minutes, knocking off his opponent 11-3 at 145 pounds. The Lions were 2-0 on the night, also winning a non-conference dual with Paw Paw 5224. Cowell and Jensen both won by pin against the Redskins at 215 and 285 pounds respectively. Others winning by pin for the Lions were Molson at 112, Brumm at 140, and James Samann at 152. Waylon Eaton won by technical fall at 125 pounds, and Franks scored an 11-4 decision at 145. Paw Paw forfeited at 103 and 130 pounds, where Baird and Cruttenden took wins for the Lions. The dual between Paw Paw and Olivet ended tied at 46 with Olivet taking the victory on criteria. Maple Valley is now 1-1 in the KVA. Caledonia took over in the fourth quarter to come from behind at Hastings and score a 3330 O-K Gold Conference victory Thursday evening. The Fighting Scots trailed 23-17 after three quarters, then put 16 points on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter to score the victory. Junior guard Lindsee Weis had a huge second half for Caledonia, finishing the night with 15 points. Hastings was led by sophomore forward Kayla Vogel, who had 17 points and nine rebounds. The Saxons jumped out to a 11-5 lead in ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Gage Pederson — Hastings Varsity Wrestling Hastings junior Gage Pederson was 4-0 for the varsity wrestling team in the past week. He helped the Saxons get to 3-0 in the O-K Gold Conference by pinning his opponent at Forest Hills Eastern last Wednesday. On Saturday, Pederson was 3-0 at the L.H. Lamb Memorial Invitational in Hastings. He won the 135-pound weight class, pinning Pine River’s Matt Raven in the championship match. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets Hastings’ Veronica Hayden flips a fade-away shot over Caledonia’s Brenna Donnahue during the first half of the Fighting Scots’ 33-30 win in Hastings Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Brittany Hickey puts a shot up over Caledonia guard Lindsee Weis during the first half Thursday night in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the opening quarter, but couldn’t hold on. Defenses took over in the second quarter, with the Scots outscoring the Saxons 5-3. The Scots got contributions from all over. Michelle Butcher led her team with seven rebounds, and Kristine Kaechele added four. Madalyn Sandtveit chipped in three assists and three steals. Gabrielle Shipley added five points for the Saxons. The Saxons saw an even tougher league foe Tuesday, and fell 53-18 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Cougars jumped on the Saxons early, outscoring them 20-4 in the opening quarter. Catholic Central pushed that lead to 31-8 by the end of the first half. Catholic Central had ten different players score on the night, led by Sudan Saunders with ten points. Shellis Hampton and Annalise Pickrel had nine points each. Hastings got six points from Shipley and four from Kayla Vogel. The Saxons host Thornapple Kellogg this Friday night, then will be home against Lakewood Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Page 19 Panthers pin Constantine in KVA The Hastings eighth grade girls’ basketball team finished its Rising Star League season, a travel league based out of Battle Creek, with a 5-3 record. The team this year was coached by Nick Carter and Nancy Schoessel. Team members included (front from left) Amber Delcotto, Taylor Carter, Emily Hodges, Shelby Price, (back) Kelsi Harden, Raven Lyttle, Amber Pickard, Erin Gray, Victoria Fueri, and Jordan Mack. Viking volleyball coach steps aside by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “No regrets.” “You tell your players that, so I’d better live by it,” said former Lakewood varsity volleyball head coach Christine Grunewald. Lakewood High School announced her resignation from the position on Wednesday afternoon. Grunewald listed her children and her family as the biggest reasons for deciding to make the move now. She has a son Reid, age ten, and a daughter Ana, age nine. Reid is beginning to get into sports, such as football and basketball. Ana is starting to get into volleyball herself. “The commute combined with the age my kids are at. I just don’t want to miss these years,” Grunewald said. “Coaching varsity at Lakewood is all consuming. That’s not something you can do part time.” In her time as varsity volleyball coach, four seasons, the Lakewood Vikings reached the state semifinals once, the state quarterfinals twice by winning two regional championships, won three district championships, and four conference titles. 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Piercefield said. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE MVHS looking for volleyball coach 18 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers aren’t shying away from competition. Delton Kellogg improved to 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 55-21 win over Constantine last Wednesday, setting up a showdown that was slated for last night between the undefeated Panthers and undefeated Schoolcraft Eagles at Schoolcraft High School. Schoolcraft is the toughest challenger Delton has faced in some time in the KVA. The Panthers are doing their best to get themselves ready for tough matches. Against Constantine, a pair of individual state qualifiers matched up as Delton’s Matt Loveland took on Schoolcraft’s Zach Mallo. Loveland was third a year ago at 112 pounds in Division 3. Mallo was a state qualifier at 119 in Division 4. “We haven’t hid him all year,” Heethuis said of Loveland. “Every time all year, when there’s a state qualifier there I bump him there and we try and get him the toughest guys he can see. We take every chance we get to give him a tough match.” Loveland took advantage. He put Mallo on his back in each of the three periods. Mallo was able to avoid the pin, but Loveland scored a 15-1 major decision. That was actually one of the few matches that didn’t end in a pin for the Panthers. Delton won ten of the 14 weight classes, forfeiting to the Falcons at 103, and had eight pins in those ten wins. Scoring pins for the Panthers were Ray Lindsey (145 pounds), Jansen Fluty (171), Steven Romero (189), Mark Loveland (112), Dylan Leinaar (119), Jeff Bissett (130), Jeff Town (135), and David Dempsey (140). The only other Delton wrestler to have his hand raised after six minutes of competition was David Dalm, who topped Kaleb Davidhizer 6-3. “That was good,” Heethuis said. “You win a league match. We’re 3-0 in the league. Now next week we’re half way through the league.” Delton Kellogg returns to action at home next Wednesday, against Maple Valley. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Delton Kellogg 189-pounder Steven Romero tries to throw Constantine’s Tyler May during the first period of their match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 401(k) rollovers made easy Meghan… Happy 16th Birthday 77530746 Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll free (800) 288-5220 January 16, 2009 We Love You! 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He pinned Ionia’s Tom Rockwell 1 minute and 7 seconds into their semifinal match, then scored a 5-0 win over Lakewood’s Roy Valdez in the championship match. The two wins helped the Saxon varsity wrestling team pile up 184 points, and earn the tournament championship. Holland was second with 148.5 points, and Lakewood third with 142.5. Mansfield is only wrestling at 275 pounds right now because of an injury to fellow senior Justin Jevicks. “He’s a 215, there’s no doubt about it,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “When we get Jevicks back, that’s when he’ll go down to 215. He’s doing the job there though.” Mansfield has yet to be beat at 275. His teammate Colton Marlette is also doing a solid job, having moved up from 189 pounds to fill Mansfield’s spot at 215. “I thought I wrestled pretty good,” Mansfield said Saturday afternoon. “I think they’re slow, and not in as good as shape, but they’re bigger,” he said of the competition at 275. “If I ever get stuck, I’m done. If I wrestle conservatively and defensively, I can win.” That’s a big change in style for Mansfield. “I’m usually pin-to-win, but I’ve been going six minutes a lot lately at heavyweight,” he said. Hastings’ Austin Endsley (130 pounds), Gage Pederson (135), and Trent Brisboe (145) also won titles. In all, the Saxons had six wrestlers reach flight championship matches and six others in consolation finals. Nine of them won their final matches. “We had 12 guys in (finals or consolation finals),” Goggins said. “I figure if you can win half of those, you’re in.” Mike Cross (171) and Brian Baum (119) placed second for the Saxons. Marlette (215), Max Wilcox (103), Loren Smith (112), Mitchell Brisboe (125), and Micah Huver (152) all won their consolation championship matches, and placed third. Lakewood, wrestling without six of its regulars, had two champions on the day. Kurtis Powell scored two pins on his way to the 215-pound weight class, and Tucker Seese was 3-0 at 125 pounds. “They wrestled well, both of them did,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch, “Seese is still young and he’s starting to put things together. Powell didn’t have tons of competition. Both of them were seeded num- The Hastings varsity wrestling team celebrates its four individual championships and its team title at Saturday’s L.H. Lamb Memorial Invitational. The Saxons outscored second-place Holland 184 to 148.5. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Brian Baum (right) pulls DeWitt’s Nate Knauf down to the mat during the first period of the 119-pound championship match Saturday afternoon. Knauf caught Baum in the second period, and scored a pin in 3:08. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ber one.” The Vikings had more athletes in the championship finals than any other team, seven, and had five runner-up finishes. Valdez (275) was second, as were Brad Orszula (103), Willie Gross (112), Joel Smith (130), and Mason Blackmer (145). “Without our boys all here, the kids that came in scored well for us. It just puts a little crack in the foundation. We learned a few things I thought today,” Veitch said. Behind the Saxons, Holland, and Lakewood, Pine River was fourth with 116.5 points, DeWitt 109.5, Ionia 36, Montabella 33, and Chesaning 14. Other champions included Holland’s Ryan Puente (171), Jake Seiler (189), and Nicholas Leaf (112), Pine River’s Alex Holmes (103), and Bill Krisch (152), and DeWitt’s Nate Knauf (119), Ryan Wilkinson (140), and Breck Cole (160). “It’s nice,” Goggins said. “The kids, we did not wrestle very well last Wednesday versus Forest Hills Eastern. We were really happy to wrestle better today.” The Saxons topped the Falcons 43-22, but only won eight of the 14 weight classes. The Falcons won every weight class from 103 on up to 125 pounds, but were only able to get a 16-point advantage from those four matches. Hastings made up for those points, with Cross, Kyle Griffith, and Marlette winning by forfeit at 171, 189, and 215 respectively. Mansfield (285) and Pederson (135) both Panthers top Falcons in final seconds Hastings’ Austin Endsley (top) works on top of Lakewood’s Joel Smith during the 130-pound championship match Saturday at the L.H. Lamb Memorial Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) scored pins for the Saxons. Other winners for Hastings were Endsley (130), Collin Ferguson (145), and Huver (160). What is Carlotta Willard all about? YOU. Delton Kellogg’s Robbie Wandell (5) puts a shot up over Constantine’s Jared McBride during the second quarter of the Panthers’ 63-62 win Tuesday night. Wandell led Delton with 31 points on the night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers didn’t plan on needing any late game heroics. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team held a double digit lead against Constantine in the third quarter, and still led by nine heading into the fourth Tuesday night. The Falcons took their first lead of the second half on a drive by Robbie Balentine with 16 seconds remaining. The Panthers needed a lay-up by Jeremy Reigler with two seconds left to turn back the undermanned Constantine team 63-62. Balentine had carried the Falcons, who had a handful of players out for disciplinary reasons, finishing the night with 39 points. Delton Kellogg’s Robbie Wandell nearly matched him with 31 of his own. C arlotta is the Branch Manager of Firstbank–Hastings. Drawing on more than 30 years in financial services, Carlotta says that a guiding principle of her life has been to treat others the way you want to be treated. “Over my career, I’ve also found that one of the basic building blocks of a banking relationship is trust,” says Carlotta. A lot goes into building that trust. Carlotta states: “It’s a combination of Firstbank’s philosophy of being ‘All about you,’ along with our staff and our product line. We take personal pride in being there for you.” To see how Carlotta can help you, give her a call at 269.948.2905. She’s one banker who is all about you. www.firstbankmi.com Equal Housing Lender 77530677 1500 M-43 Highway (in front of WalMart) Member FDIC Delton Kellogg’s Jeremy Reigler drives past Constantine’s Jared McBride, on his way to putting in the game-winning layup with two seconds left Tuesday night at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Constantine got the ball for its go-ahead possession by stealing it away from the Panthers and then throwing it off of a Delton players head to avoid going out of bounds. Delton had been held scoreless for over three and a half minutes before Reigler beat his man along the right baseline and went in for the winning lay-up. “We’ve got to take care of the ball. We just have to,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “We only had 11 turnovers, but they were just crucial tonight. We’re young. We have to understand how valuable the basketball is.” Balentine hit a couple of threes in the first minutes of the fourth quarter, and after 3:03 had run off the clock in the fourth the Panther nine-point lead had fallen to three points at 59-56. The Falcons also benefited from five offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter alone. Wandell slowed the Falcon rally a little, with the Panthers’ first field goal of the fourth quarter with 3:54 to play. Wandell had eight rebounds to go along with his 31 points. “That’s what we’ve been wanting out of that kid since day one. He finally let her loose,” Mohn said of Wandell. Delton also got ten points from Reigler, and 12 from Tyler Morgan. Morgan was strong in the paint, especially in the first half. The Delton defense led to some easy offense during the first half. “We ran the ball much better,” said Mohn. “We haven’t played in 26 days as of today. These kids have been sick and tired of each other. We spent the last two and a half weeks working on getting the ball up the floor.” Behind Balentine, Jared McBride added eight points for the Falcons. “My hats off to Constantine. Those kids are a patchwork team and they just battled,” Mohn said. “I told their coach he should be real proud of those guys.” Mohn also added that he was proud of the defense of Conrad Drum, on Balentine. “The kids busted 39, but I thought Conrad played solid defense on that kid for the better part of three quarters. He was always right there with him,” Mohn said. The Panthers are now 2-1 in the KVA, and 2-2 overall. They were slated for a make-up game at Hackett Wednesday night. Friday, the Panthers head to Kalamazoo Christian. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-01-29.pdf bd427e7aebb2e59bca6a9ce13686bb9c PDF Text Text County sets aside $500,000 for jail Gun Lake Casino to become a reality Saxons sneak past TK in 2nd half See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 5 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, January 29, 2009 County approves hospital sewer extension NEWS BRIEFS Thornapple Wind Band to perform Sunday The mid-winter concert of the Thornapple Wind Band will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Hope United Methodist Church just south of Hastings on M-37. The band will share the stage with the Union City Community Chorale and Director Phil Clissold. A reception will follow the concert, giving guests a chance to eat, mingle and meet band and chorale members. For further information about concerts or band membership, call Kim Domke at 269-945-9181 or Mike and Kathy Scobey at 616-374-7547. Pancake breakfast is fundraiser Cancer treatment expenses are mounting for Hastings Mayor Bob May, and his friends in the Barry County Cancer Support Group and the Angel Wings Cancer Support Group are sponsoring a fundraiser pancake breakfast for his benefit. The event will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Applebee’s Restaurant in Hastings. A donation of $5 includes all the pancakes you can eat. Surveying ‘oddities,’ free software on tap at ILR Free software and surveying oddities in Barry County are the topics that begin the February offerings for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at the Hastings Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College on West Gun Lake Road. Randy Dirks is back to help people save money with his “Free/Open Source Software" program to be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Participants will learn how free software works and where to find it. Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds will discuss the duties of a surveyor and tell of some of the "oddities" he has discovered while surveying the borders of Barry County. Classes are for anyone 50 and over. Information about costs and registration may be obtained by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. Property tax appeal workshop planned Barry County residents who are fed up with high property taxes are encouraged to attend a workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, sponsored by Rep. Brian Calley on how to appeal tax assessments. The meeting will take place at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., in Hastings "Michigan homeowners have an inherent right to appeal their tax assessment if See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution to provide for an extension of a Hope Township sewage disposal system to the site where Pennock Hospital is planning to build a new facility in Rutland Township. Mark Doster, manager of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, made the proposal to the board and was on hand for its approval by unanimous vote. Doster explained that in accordance with a contract between the county and the system, originally entered into in 1992, the county owns the original system and must approve the “use, expansion, improvement, operation and administration” of the system, while the bonds are still outstanding. The proposed agreement would provide for an extension of the original system and the original district within Hope Township and Rutland Township to serve areas along and adjacent to where the new hospital is proposed to be built. At a meeting of the Barry Public Works Jan. 14, the request was discussed and proposed. Doster explained that Pennock Hospital paid for a study to determine of the 9.2-mile expansion is feasible. The hospital also approached Rutland Township to request sewer services from the City of Hastings, he said, and has explored the option of an on-site septic system. According to the minutes of that Jan. 14 meeting, Doster said he had reviewed the feasibility study and explained that the expansion would be constructed by boring an eight-inch pipe in the highway right of way with a lift station at the halfway point. The expansion would be a pressure system for gray water only, since solids would remain in septic tanks at the hospital’s site and would be pumped periodically. Doster said Pennock Hospital would pay for the entire project, including materials, labor, legal and engineering fees. There would be no cost to the county, and the sewer authority would recover costs in stages during construction. Doster told the board that the entire cost estimated for the project are “still being negotiated.” The engineering company of Fleis and VandenBrink, which conducted the See sewer, page 3 Seif Chevrolet in Hastings to close by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “It has been a pleasure to serve this community over these many years. Thank you to all our wonderful customers for your support and loyalty. We regret to inform you that as of Jan. 23, 2009, we will be closed. Used car sales and the service department will remain open and available through Jan. 30, 2009.” This is the statement at the top of the Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick Inc. Web page. Banner staff made repeated attempts to speak with owner Bill Seif regarding the closing and on the more than 16 years the General Motors dealership has served the Hastings community. Seif did not respond to the requests. In an article printed in the Dec. 18, 2008, Banner, Jim Dykstra, then general manager of the dealership was quoted, “Our new car business is off. Off doesn’t mean it’s not existent, but (it’s) not at the rate we’re used to.” In the same article, he said “We’re surviving ... We’re a local business that buys locally whenever possible for our supplies. Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick Inc. in Hastings will close for the last time Friday, Jan. 30. He added, “We’re very optimistic that everything will work out.” At the time, there were about 20 employ- ees working for dealership on South M-37. Seif is the third new-car dealer in Hastings to close its doors in the past 16 months. Dreisbach Pontiac GMC closed in September 2007 and Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. closed in March 2008. Gun Lake Tribe clears last hurdle to casino plans After nearly 10 years of legal maneuvering, the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomi Indians appears to have cleared the final obstacle to its plans to build a casino on 146 acres of land in Wayland near the junction of US-131 and M-179. Monday, United Stated District Judge Richard J. Leon denied a motion presented on behalf MichGo, a group that formed in 2000 to try to keep the United States government from placing the land in a trust for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi. Monday’s ruling allows the tribe to proceed with its plans to develop a $200 million casino on the site. “It has been too long, and who really wins? There are no winners for the tribe; we lost several members, some who were on the council, who will never see the fruits of their labors because of all these frivolous lawsuits,” said Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague when asked about the ruling. “That’s what Judge Leon called them on Monday, ‘frivolous lawsuits.’ But this latest ruling couldn’t be better for the tribe, and we are hopeful that the process will all be done very soon.” “As we speak, there are no legal barriers to the land being put in a trust. We are working with the appropriate government officials, and once the land goes to the United States to be held in trust on behalf of the Gun Lake Tribe, the land will remain in that trust forever,” said James Nye, president of Nye and Associates, the public relations firm that represents the tribe, “We are within days of having the federal government put the land put into a trust and within months of breaking ground.” In addition, Nye said the tribe has been “working diligently” with the State of Michigan to establish a gaming compact, which would establish the casino as a Class III operation and would allow the state to regulate and oversee the operation and share its revenues. Nye said it is too early in the process to project when construction would actually begin and when the casino would be open for business. However, he said the tribe would contact West Michigan businesses and chambers of commerce when it is ready to start excepting bids for materials, construction and suppliers. “It has been too long, and who really wins? There are no winners for the tribe; we lost several members, some who were on the council, who will never see the fruits of their labors because of all these frivolous lawsuits. That’s what Judge Leon called them on Monday, ‘frivolous lawsuits.’ But this latest ruling couldn’t be better for the tribe, and we are hopeful that the process will all be done very soon.” – Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague Recent press releases from the tribe state that the casino, which will feature a gaming area, buffet restaurant, one or two smaller restaurants, a sports bar and lounge and a small retail area or gift shop is expected to create 1,800 new jobs with a total annual average compensation package of $40,000, 3,100 indirect jobs and generate more than $20 million in the purchase of goods and services from West Michigan businesses. Pajamas in vogue at St. Rose School Imagine wearing pajamas, robes and comfy slippers all day at school. St. Rose School students and staff had that experience Wednesday as one of the “fun days” the school holds to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Relaxed attire didn’t mean a lack of learning, however. Erik Zimmerman (above), a pupil in Karen Myers’ kindergarten class, works on a math lesson while wearing cool slippers, a robe and pajamas. See inside for the story. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page they feel they are being unfairly assessed," said Calley, R-Portland. "Unfortunately, many people don't realize this right exists or are unfamiliar with how to challenge (their) taxes. I'll take residents through the step-by-step process on how to file an effective appeal." Calley will answer questions from residents and explain the process of appealing tax assessments. He also will invite local tax assessors to the workshop. For more information about the town hall meeting, residents may contact Rep. Calley at 517373-0842 or e-mail him at briancalley@house.mi.gov. Fundraiser helps students travel to Ecuador All day Friday, Feb. 6, guests dining at Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe in Nashville can enjoy a meal and help three Maple Valley High School honors Spanish students raise money for a trip to Ecuador during spring break. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all purchases to the students’ fundraising efforts when patrons present a special coupon, which is available by calling Maple Valley High School Spanish teacher Dr. Sandra Cade at the school 517852-9275 or 517-974-7188, cell. Residents also can help the students and people in developing countries by purchasing fair-trade goods from heartofthesky@fairtrade.com. Anyone who would like to purchase fair-trade goods and help the students but is uncomfortable shopping online may contact Cade, and she will place orders. Thirty percent of online purchases will be donated to the students. Music show to benefit scholarship fund A musical entertainment line-up of some of the area’s best talent will be featured in the “Road to Nashville,” a special production to benefit the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund. Youngs was a beloved Northeastern Elementary School principal and Hastings teacher who died Feb. 19, 2006, from a heart attack at the age of 56. The event, which stars State Rep. Brian Calley, who sings and plays piano, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. at Hastings First United Methodist Church. The show will feature the Fish Headz band and 11 other performers and is part of the church’s Live Under the Dome concert series. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be accepted for the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund, awarded yearly to Hastings High School students who have been active in both music and sports. ‘Taste of Barry County’ to benefit Cancer Society’s Relay for Life The American Cancer Society (ACS) is inviting everyone in the Barry County community to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer at this year’s Relay For Life event. County residents will kick off the 2009 annual ACS Relay For Life of Barry County from 6 to 8 p.m. March 5 at Hastings High School cafeteria, located at 520 W. South St., Hastings. “This year the kick off will be unique and prove to be one you will not want to miss,” said Crystal Parish, ACS community representative. “This year will mark the first Relay For Life ‘Taste of Barry County’ Kick-off event.” Area restaurants will be provide samples of food from their menu in exchange for one or more tickets. Tickets will be sold for $1 each. The event is open to the public and will be held during the boys basketball games, she said. The public is invited to attend the kick-off celebration to learn more about Relay For Life and how they can become part of an exciting overnight event that can lead to a cure for cancer. The actual relay takes place at 12 p.m. Aug. 14 and continues until 12 p.m. Aug. 15 at Tyden Park in Hastings. Relay For Life is the Society’s signature event, dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight cancer. Teams of family, friends and co-workers camp out overnight, taking turns walking the track. During the event, participants and visitors will have a chance to: Celebrate the victory of area cancer survivors during the Survivors Lap; remember those lost to the disease during the poignant Luminaria Ceremony; and participate in the new Fight Back Ceremony that gives everyone a chance to proclaim their way of taking action against the disease. Donations can be made to this local Relay For Life event by visiting www.relayforlife.org/barrrymi. Community members can also start or join a team by following the links to the local Relay event on www.relayforlife.org/barrymi. For more information on how you can get involved or about the kick-off event, contact Crystal Parish at 616-551-4039 or crystal.parish@cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. MDOT discontinues trash hotline number The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will discontinue the 1-800-44-TRASH hotline number Feb. 1. The phone number has been posted on signs along state highways for the convenience of motorists. The toll-free number was created in 1988 in the metro Detroit area and expanded statewide in late 1990. The department's maintenance staff has been evaluating the effectiveness of the hotline for several years and concluded that the majority of calls have been unrelated to significant trash problems, or not related to trash in Michigan at all. "We received several hundred calls a year, a number that has been decreasing," said Jon Reincke, MDOT engineer of operations. "It's rare to get calls that report a significant trash problem. Instead, we hear about minor litter problems such as cigarette butts, and even calls about out-of-state trash. It is clear that the hotline has outlived its usefulness." Reincke explained that the program was started to help reduce the amount of debris falling from uncovered commercial vehicles. In January 2006, MDOT determined that the program would be phased out and the roadside signs displaying the toll-free number removed. Most of the signs are now gone; the remainder will be removed by this summer. Motorists who want to report a significant trash problem on any state highway may call their local MDOT Transportation Service Center; or if trash on the highway presents a dangerous driving condition, call 911. Littering is against the law in Michigan. The anti-litter law presumes that the driver of the vehicle is responsible for litter. The law sets the maximum fine for littering at $400 and provides a maximum 90-day jail sentence. County board sets aside $500,000 for jail by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 27 meeting approved $500,000 to be set aside from the building rehabilitation fund to continue repairs to the Barry County Jail and to fund new building and maintenance projects through the year 2015. The Sheriff’s Department Facility Ad Hoc Committee concluded a “Summary of Progress” report in December and presented it to the board Tuesday. The report recommended that amount of money because, as it stated, “Barry County has outgrown its correctional facility and does not possess the technology, security and design of a modern jail.” The report charged that the jail, which was constructed in 1971, is “too small in all space respects, beds, visiting, food service and programs.” The current administration, under the direction of Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, took office in 2005. Leaf immediately began addressing the continuing problems. In 2006, $84,614 worth of projects was completed in a building that the report concluded is in full use “24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.” According to the report, because of its round-the-clock use, the building wears out at least three times faster than the average business office. Proposals were made in 1990, 1997 and 2006 to expand the jail portion of the facility but it was decided each time not to follow through with those proposals. The ad hoc committee was formed as a subcommittee of the County Commissioners Property and Facilities Committee in 2007. The committee is comprised of former commissioner Mark Englerth and Keith Ferris, Debt,” said Birkholz. “The individuals have asked the homeowners for a copy of their birth certificate so they could supposedly help pay off their personal debt, with the exception of car loans.” Birkholz contacted the bureau regarding these incidents. According to staff in Washington, D.C., no employees of the bureau are in Michigan at this time. Area residents are asked to contact their local law enforcement agency if they a three-year term that began Jan. 1 and will expire Dec. 31, 2011. • Accepted a quote from Danka Imaging of Grand Rapids for the purchase of a new copy machine for county administration in the amount of $9,933. • Approved establishment of an account in the county treasurer’s office for Charlton Park money, such as petty cash. Keith Murphy, who recently retired as park director, said the park would be able to withdraw money as it is needed for events at the park instead of keeping large sums of money on hand. • Authorized the sheriff’s department to provide security at the board of commissioners meetings. • Approved an agreement between Barry County and Ann Wilson to provide medical examiner services to the county. Wilson will be paid an annual stipend of $5,386. • Listened to a presentation by the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council. Representatives Orvin Moore and Jen Bomba asked the commissioners to complete a questionnaire to provide input into the council’s long-range area plan. • Voted to send a letter of support for the Families and Communities Together (FACT) grant sought by the Barry County MSU Extension in the amount of $50,000. The Extension office is working with the Barry Community Foundation, the county, United Way, the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hastings, Community Action, the Economic Development Alliance, the tourism council and other partners on the HomeTown Partnership (HTP) program. This asset-based rural community development effort is geared to long-term rural community sustainability using the HTP’s four pillars of development, leadership, youth, entrepreneurship and community assets. ‘Fun Days’ and open house are part of Catholic Schools Week at St. Rose Students in Karen Myers’ kindergarten class are relaxed and cozy in their PJs and slippers as they work on a math lesson. In the foreground, from left, are Nate Flikkema, Lainey James, Paige Zellmer and Olivia Cappon. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Students and staff at St. Rose School in Hastings are in the midst of celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Service is the nationwide theme of the celebration. The local celebration includes “Fun Days” every day this week. The agenda includes a Hawaiian Day, Pajama Day, a Crazy Hair Day, Hat Day and Gum and Candy Day, which is the only day gum is allowed during the entire school year. On Friday afternoon, students and staff will be going skating and bowling. On Saturday, Jan. 31, St. Rose School will conclude the celebration with a Student Mass at 4:30 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner and a school open house. The potluck will be held in the St. Rose Church basement, 707 S. Jefferson (the entrance is more direct from the parking lot off South Michigan Ave.), and convenient to the open house at the school next door. This celebration will also kick-off registration for the 2009-10 school year. Enrollment is open to students of all faiths; to families Scammers say they’re from Bureau of Public Debt In a local scam to steal personal information, individuals are masquerading as employees of U.S. Bureau of the Public Debt. Sen. Patty Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township, said she has been contacted by district constituents who have been targeted by the identity thieves. “Residents have called my office to report that suspicious persons have been going doorto-door informing them that they were employees of the U.S. Bureau of the Public Commissioner Don Nevins, Sheriff Leaf, Undersheriff Robert Baker, Jail Administrator Capt. William Johnson, Diana Dietrick, Carrie Carr and Cindy Tietz. It soon became evident that employees could not keep up with all the repairs that were needed and still complete their job requirements. At the suggestion of the county board of commissioners, a project manager was hired with the understanding that building a new jail at the present time was not feasible. A directive was given to have the repairs and replacements be done in line with a projected eight-year life in anticipation of a new facility being built by 2015. In addition to the $84,614 spent on repairs and upgrades in 2006, $41,751 was spent on projects in 2007 and in 2008, $164,512 worth of projects was completed. An estimated $302,868 worth of projects has been approved and are currently in progress with an estimated completion date of March 15. The ad hoc committee also recommended that a public relations committee be assembled to address a new public safety complex and a county facility maintenance department be formed with personnel knowledgeable in all building systems, to be able to track and schedule maintenance and funding to keep up all county facilities on an ongoing basis. “We have done our best to improve the conditions of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department while also utilizing all resources possible to keep the cost of repairs and replacements down,” the report concluded. “We understand that this is not a permanent solution and that there is a need for a new public safety complex.” In other action by the board at the Jan. 27 meeting, the board: • Re-appointed George Leonard to the building authority, general public position, for encounter individuals attempting to gather identity information in this manner or purporting to be from the Bureau of Public Debt. “I want to make sure that area residents do not provide copies of their birth certificate or any other personal documents if they are contacted by these criminals,” Birkholz said. The official role of the Bureau of the Public Debt is to borrow money needed to operate the federal government, not to pay off the personal debt of citizens. interested in a family and faith-centered education. "We are very proud of St. Rose School,” said Principal Bernadette Norris. “Smaller class sizes, a focus on curriculum, many opportunities for students to present their talents, and highly qualified teachers have enabled our students to achieve high scores on standardized tests. For example, students scored in the following categories on the MEAP: Math, 91 percent; reading, 97 percent; English language arts, 97 percent; and science, which was tested in 5th grade only, 100 percent. “St. Rose students actively participate in many extracurricular events when they graduate and move on to other schools and continue to achieve high academic success,” Norris said. “Our focus on service to others and family values results in a school community which is very positive, enriching both the students and the adults who interact with them. "Please feel welcome to join us (on Saturday), enjoy a tasty potluck meal, visit our school and enjoy a pleasant evening," she added. Further information about the school can be found on the school's Web site: stroseoflimaschool.org or by calling the school at 269/945-3164. Nominations sought for Miss Delton candidates Who will be selected to wear the Miss Delton crown in 2009? Delton area residents, local businesses, service organizations, employers, teachers, students and family members are being encouraged to nominate a young lady to be a candidate for the Miss Delton 2009 title. Any young lady currently attending Delton Kellogg High School or who lives in the school district and is attending a school in grades 9-11 may be nominated. Nominations will be accepted from Monday, Jan. 26 through Wednesday, Feb. 11. The new Miss Delton and her court will be selected at a free public pageant at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 in the Delton High auditorium. The pageant is sponsored by the Delton Founders Weekend Committee and Chapple Realty. Flowers are provided by Delton Floral. To nominate a candidate, pick up a nomination form at the Delton District Library, the high school, Felpausch Food Center in Delton or at Sajo’s in Delton. Completed nomination forms should be mailed to Miss Delton, 14700 Manning Lake Rd., Battle Creek, Mich. 49017. The young lady chosen as Miss Delton wins a $500 educational scholarship and a 16by 20-inch portrait by Herb Doster, Photographer. Her four court members receive $100 Savings Bonds. All winners receive monogrammed T-shirts from Katie and Christy’s Mid Lakes Screen printing and Active wear in Delton. Miss Delton and her court traditionally reign over Delton’s Founders Weekend in August and participate in community service projects. The nominees and their parents are asked to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Delton High auditorium. For more information call (269) 721-4000. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 3 Crime up, felonies down, reports county board chair by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton gave the 2009 State of the County Address to the board at the Jan. 29 meeting in the county board chambers. “This is intended to be a brief overview of the trends and challenges that face Barry County this coming year,” Callton told the gallery. “... There is no doubt that Barry County is a beautiful place with hundreds of lakes, rural open spaces and small towns. It’s a great place for outdoor recreation like fishing, hunting, boating and, of course, a visit to Charlton Park.” Callton began his address by commenting on socioeconomic trends within the county. “Unemployment is up,” he said. “Seasonally adjusted figures for November show Barry County at 7.2 percent, faring better than the rest of Michigan (9.1 percent). Barry County’s unemployment has been running between 1.5 percent and 2.0 percent lower than the state’s unemployment rate for several years. “Home foreclosures are through the roof and still climbing,” he said, “with 317 bank foreclosures in 2008 — just imagine a catastrophe that drove 317 families out of their homes.” Callton said on the crime front, felony charges are down about 30 percent from 2006 figures and pointed out that while violent crimes were up from 482 to 543 the past year, non-violent crimes were down with a total of 1,492 in 2008, compared to 1,652 the previous year. He said he was concerned, however, that suicides more than doubled in the county in the past year, with 28 reported. That figure was 13 the previous year. “Barry County’s revenue growth has slowed,” Callton told his audience. “Since the year 2000, revenue grown has averaged about 5 percent per year, but in 2009 it is anticipated to grow only 2.4 percent. This is due mainly to stalled new-housing development.” On the plus side, Callton said the county budget is balanced and the county maintains a healthy fund equity of 15 percent ($2,145,917). “Property taxes are making up a larger share of the general fund revenue,” Callton said, “due to other sources drying up, mainly the state. “After a sharp rise in 2004, the general fund operating millage has been dropping steadily,” Callton continued. He identified the Headlee Rollback as the leading cause of this trend. Callton said there are many challenges facing Barry County during the current year and he listed them, “not necessarily in order of importance.” “Gypsy moths are making a comeback,” he said. “In cooperation with the Barry Conservation District, we have begun the gypsy moth suppression program. The hardest hit townships are Thornapple, Rutland and Yankee Springs, due to the proximity to state land and the number of oak trees in those areas.” Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, presented the state of the county address to the board at its Jan. 27 meeting. Using graphs and overlays, Callton spoke on socioeconomic trends and the challenges ahead. A very real area of concern is groundwater contamination, Callton warned as he showed a slide of the most polluted areas. “Johnstown, Prairieville and Thornapple townships are the most critical areas,” he noted. Callton also addressed the issue of the aging jail facility. “Our jail ad hoc committee studied the jail’s needs and developed a list of immediate safety issues and medium-term mechanical issues,” Callton said. “Immediate safety issues have been addressed, and we’re now dealing with medium-term mechanical issues.” Callton said the committee has called for a new jail to be constructed in the not-too-distant future. He also addressed the issue of community health care. “Over 9,000 people are without health care insurance in Barry County — about 15 percent of the population,” he said. “This needs to become a priority. We’ve been discussing sponsoring an inexpensive basic health insurance for county residents and a reduced-cost dental clinic. I would like to see discussion on partnering with the new free medial clinic and consider an expansion to Part B of the health department, which now provides basic health care to 500 Barry County residents.” Callton said one bright spot is the improvements to McKeown Bridge Park. “This is a good challenge with matching grants and buy-in from Thornapple Manor,” he explained. “The park will be transformed and will eventually be handicap-accessible, even for fishing.” Callton concluded by calling on all agencies to work together to meet these and other challenges. “We must work together to meet the challenges of 2009,” he said. “I’m now convinced that Barry County cannot do this alone ... but must coordinate with it’s partners in the community. Partners like the conservation district, the health department and the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council, to name just a few. “”That’s the only way that we are going to be able to maintain the quality of life in Barry County. That’s the only way that we are going to keep this county a wonderful place to work, live and raise our families.” Sewer, continued from page 1 Mark Doster, manager of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, appeared before the Barry County Board of Commissioners Jan. 27 to request approval of a resolution recommending a 9.2-mile extension of the sewer from Hope Township to Pennock Hospital’s property at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 where a new hospital is proposed to be constructed. feasibility study, reported that the existing flow from Pennock Hospital is approximately 35,000 gallons per day, and at the new location, it is anticipated there will be a flow of an average of 50,000 gallons per day. “Fifty-thousand gallons per day equates to a constant flow of about 35 gallons per minute,” the study reported. “However, at any given time during the day, the flow rate will vary from this average flow. For instance, wastewater flow can be expected to rise during meal times or times of scheduled cleaning.” Under the new system, wastewater flow from Pennock Hospital would enter onsite storage tanks, which will serve the primary function of removal and storage of the solids in the waste system. The septic tanks also would provide anaerobic digestion of the solids which would periodically be removed by a waste hauler to a treatment plant that accepts septic hauling. “In order to connect to the SWBCSWA wastewater system, a pumped system would need to be installed,” the report concluded. “The most direct route for the pumped system would run from the new hospital to the intersection of M-43 and Guernsey Lake Road on the south side of Long Lake. It would be connected to an existing pressurized eight-inch septic tank effluent (STEP) forcemain that runs to lift station No. 4, which pumps to the wastewater treatment plant.” The firm recommended that three to six septic tanks on site at the hospital would be needed to handle the storage and pumping activities. This map illustrates the possible route for a 9.2 mile sewer system extension which would run from the new hospital to the intersection of M-43 and Guernsey Lake Road on the south side of Long Lake HEEF donates more than $9,000 to schools by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) Board of Directors has approved donating $9,560 to help pay for the cost of a number of programs, activities, trips and materials to benefit students in the Hastings Area School System. HEEF funds provide enrichment opportunities not available through existing school district funding. The funds were accepted with appreciation by the Hastings Area School System Board of Education last week. The highest grant award from HEEF was $2,360 for outdoor education experiences for all fifth graders in the district and St. Rose School. The funds will help ease the cost for the students to spend two days and one night at Camp Michiwana. The focus of the camp program will be on a science curriculum and team building skills. The second largest HEEF designation in this grant period was $1,000 earmarked for Michigan Youth in Government at Hastings High School. The donation will help make the program accessible to more students by helping to defray the cost. Currently 25 students have signed up to participate in the Michigan Youth in Government’s spring conference in Lansing. The program gives students legislative and judicial experience by participating in the state government process at the state capital for five days, according to the program’s advisor, Mike Engle. To get ready for the Lansing trip, students get involved in researching state issues and writing bills for the student legislature. They even prepare for the judicial experience by working with Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Evans to prepare both a defense and prosecution of a mock criminal case that is presented to the trial team by Michigan Youth in Government. “Once at the conference, the Hastings delegation travels daily from the Holiday Inn South of Lansing to the state capital in order to conduct a simulation of the legislative process,” Engle said in his grant proposal. “This process includes legislative debate, lobbying and voting on student bills prepared by Michigan Youth in Government delegates from throughout the state. Each bill that is passed out of the student legislature and signed by the student governor will be intro- duced on to the floor of the real Michigan Legislature. “Participation at the conference for the judicial team includes trying their case against judicial teams from other schools. During the trials, one school tries the defense against the other school that tries the prosecution. The trials take place at the Cooley Law Building in Lansing,” he said. Other HEEF funds awarded include donations to help with costs of a Science Olympiad program at the Middle School, transportation for after school swimming for third through fifth graders, taking the Safety Patrol to a LugNuts game, a field trip to Binder Park Zoo for Southeastern Young Fives and kindergarten students, transportation for second graders at Star School to see The Wizard of Oz play, Battle of the Books at the Middle School and Northeastern, bowling for third through fifth graders at Central and Northeastern, a daily book bag program for first graders at Northeastern, aquatic instruction for various grades in physical education classes, and field trips to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum for fifth graders at Central and Southeastern and fourth graders at Star Elementary School. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads HEEF accepts gifts of any size and all donations are tax deductible. There are two ways to give. Checks may be made directly payable to HEEF to benefit special classroom projects and field trips, or checks may be made payable to the Barry Community Foundation, with a notation that it is to bene- fit the HEEF Fund. Gifts to the Community Foundation allow donors to take advantage of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit, which amounts to 50 percent of the donation, up to a $400 gift from a couple.Checks may be sent to HEEF at 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Mich. 49058. HASTINGS LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Thursday, Jan. 28 Genealogy help in Michigan Room, 12:30 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories in community room, 5:15 to 8 p.m., 1948 film about World War II air battles near New Guinea. Friday, Jan 29 Preschool story time on "Hats," 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Genealogy help in Michigan Room, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 Winter reading club for adults continues through April 18. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Toddler story time – Harriet Ziefert Books, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Genealogy help in Michigan room, 12:30 to 8 p.m. Chess club, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Tweens Meeting, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the community room. Thursday, Feb. 5 Genealogy help in Michigan Room, 12:30 to 8 p.m. Book Club for Adults, Carolyn Baugh’s The View from Garden City, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Movie Memories, 5:15 to 8 p.m., a Cary Grant and Irene Dunne comedy. �Page 4 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Missed trip was a disappointment To the editor: This is in response to article Jon Gambee wrote about the missed trip to the presidential inauguration. I can’t believe he would have quoted someone that had no clue about what was going on. I have 21 paid names of people having found out at the last minute these were all that had signed and paid to go. Out of these paid people were at least seven young people, including my granddaughter, two of these were exchange students, one from Pakistan, the other from Palestine. These young people were the ones who were the most disappointed – what a chance in a lifetime. This was the most mismanaged affair that I have ever witnessed aside from lost money, what a disappointment. Deanna Garrett Middleville Government needs to make good choices To the editor: We are all in this together. I don’t think some of you folks planned on the downfall of our economy. The worst of it is the amount of money that is being thrown into the mix. I haven’t heard Bush’s name, so I am sure democrats are happy with Obama. I hope I can figure out just who Obama is. There are a lot of questions out there to be answered yet. I’m happy McCain isn’t in there. He is actually with Obama. That RINO (Republican with Name Only) is siding with Kennedy with some wild ideas, health or citizen status for 12 million immigrants. I can’t forgive McCain for his cover-up of the prisoner of war status for a lot of POWs. Their wives and mothers are still out there with no forgiveness for him. You didn’t find any POWs who he was in prison helping his campaign for president. Did McCain make broadcasts for the enemy? Some good reading is “Perfidy” by Holland and Father Patrick Bascio. You can read how he lorded over mothers and wives at hearings. Wasn’t happy until he had them in tears; not a good American. As I write this, Bill Seif is closing his car dealership. He won’t be the last and at the same time Hastings teachers are grubbing for a raise in their salaries. Hastings area is probably about the cheapest to live in. Housing is reasonable and so on. It just shows those people would take their raise even if they were told that without it would save a job for a fellow teacher. There is millage to be voted on for building up-keep. Teachers get a raise – I say vote the millage down again. By rights, I say let the teachers go back to work in the summer. If you want to advance your learning go to night school like the rest of the population. You have had and have now some good teachers but I know some I wouldn’t hire for anything. The state, county, township and cities of Michigan had better hold back their spending so they can reduce taxes. You can’t spend your way out of this. I sure believe Middleville has the best schools, not only up-keep but the students get a pretty good education to boot. I’m amazed that other schools haven’t copied or maybe some have. I would like to see more of the crooks who have cheated the public be thrown into prison. Bernard Madoff took $50 billion in a Ponzi scheme and is in his many-million-dollars apartment. Prison is too good. The proposal head of the IRS is a cheat and will be voted in. We are in trouble. It will take a lot of money to even start to get down to helping the millions. I hear Detroit Congressman Conyers wants to throw the Bush bunch in prison – he can’t see over his noise? The road commission needs to just fix the roads. Don’t spend a lot of money on any one project. With snow removal, they probably over spend for winter. Let’s pray for jobs. Donald Johnson Middleville Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Gun Lake Casino to become a reality Last week’s Banner article concerning the Gun Lake Casino activities with a variety of officials, mainly former Department of project was the last hurdle it had to overcome before it can start Interior Secretary J. Stevens Griles, in blocking the casino. A fedconstruction of their new gaming facility. eral task force investigated to see if conflict-of-interest laws were The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from violated when Abramoff negotiated a job with Griles while deciMichigan Gambling Opposition (MichGo), whose lawsuit had sions were being made to favor Abramoff’s clients, the Saginaw sought to prevent construction of the Gun Lake Tribe’s proposed Chippewas, who operate the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. gaming facility in Bradley. The decision, handed down Jan. 21, In the months following, many high-level officials and their was expected to bring the litigation to an end and clear the way for involvement in stopping the Gun Lake project were revealed. In construction of the Gun Lake Casino to begin. fact, it was reported in a Post article that Grand Rapids businessA U.S. District Court judge Monday. Jan. 26, refused a last- man Peter Secchia, ardent opponent of the casino and vice chairditch effort to keep the U.S. Department of the Interior from set- man of 23 is Enough, had spoken with presidential advisor Karl ting aside property for the casino. Rove, President George W. Bush and Vice Through all the delays and lawsuits, the President Dick Cheney on the issue. “It’s interesting that the tribe has patiently followed the law, hopIn a statement released on behalf of the ing someday to have its own casino. To Gun Lake Tribe in 2005, Chairman D.K. people who live closest to understand what the tribe has overcome, Sprague said, "The Washington Post has the project favored it most. you have to go all the way back to 1999, revealed deeply disturbing information that when a band of Native Americans living in the vice chairman of 23 is Enough has been Perhaps that’s because the Gun Lake area received status as a sovengaged in lobbying against our fee-toit promises to provide jobs ereign Indian nation. trust application to a serious extent, apparThe Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band ently going outside of the administrative and a boost to the local of Potawatomi Indians, known as the Gun process to unduly influence the economy, both of which Lake Tribe, originally was given status as Department of Interior’s decision making. an Indian nation by the United States Peter Secchia’s activities cannot be isolated are desperately needed.” Department of the Interior in October of from the fact that we suffered a 14-month 1998. But, according to a Sept. 2, 1999, delay in process of receiving federal Banner story, the City of Detroit appealed the designation, out of approval." The Post article noted that Secchia had had no contact fear the Gun Lake Tribe might want to establish a casino near with the indicted Abramoff, and that he stated he had not talked at Detroit, which would compete with casinos built in the city. the Interior or the Justice Department about the Gun Lake casino. However, the Department of the Interior denied the claim by When the Gun Lake Casino proposal began moving swiftly, Detroit, ruling that the band’s status as a nation was valid. Abramoff sent an urgent e-mail to Italia Federici, president of the The new "nation" status made the tribe eligible for several fed- Council of Republicans for Environmental Advocacy (CREA). eral aid programs, including health care, housing and social servE-mail information obtained by the Post from Abramoff to ices. It also allowed the tribe some funds for start-up capital so Federici stated, "This (quick movement of casino approval) we they could develop a tribal government infrastructure. discussed with Steve (Griles) and he said that it would not happen. According to John Shagonaby of Allegan County, the tribe’s It seems to be happening! The way to stop it is for Interior to say operations manager, the band was in "need" of putting together the they are not satisfied with the environmental impact report. Can necessary infrastructure. The new designation would allow the you get him to stop this one ASAP? They are moving fast. Thanks tribe to "purchase land and create a reservation," he said. Italia. This is a direct assault on our guys, Saginaw Chippewa." The Detroit opposition would turn out to be just the first group Federici then met with Griles, then a deputy secretary of the to lead a charge against the proposed gaming facility. It didn’t take Interior, according to a Freedom of Information Act request sublong for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Taxpayers mitted by the Post. United to rally their troops. It was also reported that Abramoff faced other legal problems The next hurdle for the tribe was to get the state legislature to with his indictment on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges pass Resolution 167 allowing then-Governor John Engler to enter stemming from Florida. The Washington Post article cited that into negotiations for a gaming agreement with the state and the Abramoff worked to block other casinos. Abramoff was later conGun Lake Tribe. Engler maintained he wasn’t in favor of adding victed for various charges and was sent to prison. more casinos, but if he was asked by the House and Senate to do Now nearly four years later, the Gun Lake Tribe finally has so, he would. jumped through the hoops and is ready to get this project underTodd Boorsma, who at the time was president of a citizens’ way. With job losses piling up, bringing a big project like the new group opposing the casino, said, "The more time that passes, the casino to the area would have a positive impact on the communiless chance of passing it. People are realizing if we respond and ty. stand together, it can be stopped." In a previous interview with the Banner, D.K. Sprague said, "A And that’s what the opposition was determined to do, stop the positive impact the casino would bring to the area would be jobs, casino at all costs. Engler left office, and the job of negotiating a jobs, jobs. We’re going to employ approximately 1,800 direct jobs gaming compact was left with the newly elected Gov. Granholm. within the casino and approximately 3,100 ‘spin-off’ jobs," he We’ll probably never know how much money was spent to stop said. the project, but my guess is it was in the millions. In fact, if you The nearly 5,000 jobs would make a significant impact on the remember in late 2005, e-mails reviewed by the Washington Post area. The spin-off jobs would be mostly construction, then they’ll from an indicted lobbyist, stated that a former deputy secretary of move to services such as dry cleaning, maintenance and food the Interior was "committed" to blocking the Gun Lake Tribe’s industry positions. The proposed 193,500-square-foot gaming and effort to build a casino. See editorial, continued next page The Post article examined GOP Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his New leadership will be more of the same To the editor: What does Barack Obama really mean when he says, “Change - Yes, we can?” How about more of the same? Democrats and their allies in the media will continue to claim income inequality as a catalyst to hike taxes, tilt the advantage to unions, and curtail international trade. They will cite global warming as an excuse for a short-term surge in government regulation that will have no effect on the potential long Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. term problem. They’ll enlarge government control over health care. And, they’ll exploit the public’s distress about the war in Iraq to justify a more timid defense against terrorism. Carl Swanson, Delton [Editor’s Note: Part of this letter was omitted from last week’s Banner, so the letter is being run again in its entirety. Why take leadership classes? 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With the passage of the recent election, I guess I am one of the seasoned representatives. I have a few battle scars, and I took a few punches in the gut, but I also received quite an education. In the era of term limits, many of the traditions and the respect within the legislative institution have gone out the window. But there is a new tradition that I hope continues indefinitely. Two years ago, I was surprised by the lack of help available to freshmen representatives. They just let you come in there and flail around, picking up a morsel of information here and there, until you feel your way to competence. Why? In politics, information is power. The longer they can keep you in the dark, the longer they can hoard power and influence for themselves. This, of course, is unacceptable. In a conversation with a fellow freshmen legislator from the other side of the aisle, I found that I was not the only one who felt a bit lost. We decided to do something about it – together. There are a litany of organizations, schools and special-interest groups that race to present their side of issues. They present it as though they are helping to educate you on the issues. But what was missing from this orientation was the "how." I mean, how do you get an idea from your head to the governor’s desk? I didn’t even know exactly what it meant to "introduce" a bill. Who do you "introduce" it to? The truth is, none of the new people knew. We organized a "nuts and bolts" workshop for the freshmen. We brought in the most experienced legislators we could find, on both sides, and held a private session. No lobbyists, no press. Just the newbies learning the ropes in a safe environment. There were two main parts to the program: The physical process of moving a bill through and the politics behind the process. This may seem like common sense to you out in the real world, but nothing like this had ever happened. And I mean never. Getting the Rs and Ds together – outside of Lansing and all of the influences there – was just not done. Well, it is now. We struggled to get that program off the ground in early 2007. The "powers that be" stood in the way at nearly every turn. But in early 2009, it was a different story. This time, all the legislative leaders wanted to participate. And the incoming class really seized the opportunity and made the most of it. I hope the short, how-to workshop will serve them well and help them to hit the ground running. The challenges are large, but the opportunities are even larger. Editorial, continued from previous page entertainment facility would include a casino, two fast-food restaurants, a buffet restaurant, sports bar and entertainment lounge located on 146 acres just west of Bradley. The tribe received support from the area — the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance, City of Allegan, Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce, Kalamazoo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Plainwell Chamber of Commerce — to name a few. According to Sprague, "Opponents to the casino have tried to put up road blocks, but they have not stopped the casino, they only slowed it down." That is what the opponents have done. For almost nine years, they have spent millions of dollars to try to stop or slow down the project. But now, that’s all history, due to the most recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, they can proceed with the project, hopefully yet this summer. It’s interesting that the people who live closest to the project favored it most. Perhaps that’s because it promises to provide jobs and a boost to the local economy, both of which are desperately needed. Congratulations to the tribe and their determination to see the project through what seemed insurmountable odds. Hastings loses another long-time area dealership I never would have dreamed, growing up in Hastings and watching expansion of the local Buick and Chevrolet dealership over the years, that last week I would see it close. Throughout my years in the newspaper business, I repeatedly heard businessmen say that if you had a GM dealership in town, especially with Buick and Chevrolet, you never had to worry. But in recent years, the economy has played havoc on many of our strongest businesses. Last year, I wrote about Classic Chrysler closing and before that, Dreisbach Pontiac in downtown Hastings. When I went back in our files from 1969, I found 16 automotive companies ready to sell a new or used car or truck in Barry County. Now, just 40 years later, we have one new car dealership in Delton and a few used car companies scattered around the county. I guess it’s just a sign of the times. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jason Drogowski from the Barry Conservation District spoke at recent meetings of Irving, Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. He discussed this year’s suppression program for gypsy moths in Barry County. In discussions with township board members at all three locations, he explained that the program is entirely voluntary and is not an eradication measure. During a presentation in Irving Township Jan. 14, Supervisor George London recalled difficulties the area, including Yankee Springs, had had with the voracious caterpillar. Drogowski did review the history of the pest and discussed its impact on the area from 1997 through 2001. He described the life HERE ARE THE RULES: • Yankee Springs — 497.2 According to the survey, the infestation covers more than 1,530 acres. Drogowski said he will be holding some educational meetings to talk about the spray blocks, how this year it is a “pay-and-spray” system and that costs will be put on homeowner’s winter tax bills. The spray used is Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, a naturally occurring bacterium in soil. The recent cold snap will not affect existing gypsy moth egg masses, he said, since they can resist the cold up to at least 20 degrees below zero. More information about the gypsy moth suppression work is available by contacting Drogowski at the Barry Conservation District, 269-948-8056, ext. 3. 06685707 Calley to serve as tax policy vice chair State Rep. Brian Calley has been chosen caucus vice chair of the state House Tax Policy Committee, placing him in a better position to help shape policy to reform property taxes and encourage job growth. Calley already has been instrumental in leading the debate on giving Michigan homeowners relief from increased property taxes. Homeowners who have been forced to pay higher property taxes even though their homes’ values are decreasing would see permanent relief under a state constitutional amendment unveiled this month by Calley. "My appointment definitely puts me in a better position to advocate for property tax reform, and it also could be a good sign that majority Democrats are open to the idea," said Calley, R-Portland. "We must provide homeowners with a fairer tax structure and repeal the Michigan Business Tax surcharge to help stimulate our economy and grow jobs." Calley, who spent a decade in the banking industry, also was appointed to the House Banking and Financial Services Committee and House Health Policy Committee. "I am pleased with all of my committee assignments because they all can ultimately work to help improve our economy," Calley said. "Even with health policy, if we make health care more affordable, job providers will have more money to hire new workers." Surprise Your Valentine with ... 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PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4th Sunday after Epiphany February 1 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Dinner. 1:00 p.m. Annual Meeting. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Lunch Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Dr. Wayne L. Finkbeiner, age 88, passed away at home early morning on Friday, January 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie J. (Eggleston); children, Sandee and Forrest Frank (Shelbyville), Sally and John R. Smith (Wyoming) and Susan and David Bartz (Portland, OR); six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sisters, Alice (Finkbeiner) Seiler and Evelyn (Finkbeiner) Brown; nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, Western Michigan University School of Education and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Med. As captain of cross country and track, he held honors at each institution. Finkbeiner served as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. While founding SouthKent Veterinary Hospital (Caledonia), where he practiced for 33 years, Finkbeiner focused on honoring his family and serving his community. He served on the Caledonia School Board (12 years), Kent Intermediate School Board (19 years), Michigan Veterinary Medicine Association Board, State Bank of Caledonia, Leighton United Methodist Boards including chair of several building committees. He was a Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years. Finkbeiner served in overseas missions in Honduras, Bolivia and Kenya. Supporting his passion for education, Finkbeiner was chairman of the Thornapple Area Education Foundation. He was active over his lifetime with 4-H and Rotary, he inspired others. After God and family, sports was his third love. He was an MSU Spartan to the core. Finkbeiner was insightful, wise and generous throughout his life. Loved by friends, mentor to many and compassionate to all. Funeral services were held at Leighton UM Church on Monday, January 26, 2009. Pastor David L. McBridge officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorials in Wayne’s honor may be given to Leighton United Methodist Church, Caledonia, or The Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 164, Middleville, MI 49333. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Jarrett Robert Lyons Jarrett Robert Lyons, a son born on January 25, 2009 to Jesse and Joely Lyons, became a tiny angel on January 25, 2009. He is also survived by his loving and proud brother, Joshua, and three sisters, Josie, Jordan and Jalin, who would have been full of hugs for him. Grandparents, Ward and Penny Goff of Delton and Joe and Barb Lyons of Hastings; aunts, uncles and cousins, Kyle and Julie Aukerman, Trenton, Delanie and Aubrey, Jason and Jill Howland, Carter, Avery and Tyler, Justie Goff, John and Angie Curtis, Ben and Grace and special family friend Tom Bersano; great grandparents and many great uncles and aunts. Leaving behind this message for us to always remember and try to live by: Dear Mom and Dad: I did not die young. I lived my span of life within your body and within your love. If you would honor me. Then speak my name and number me among your family. If you would honor me. Then strive to live in love as I did. For in that love, I live. Never ever doubt that we will meet again. Until that day I will grow with God and wait for you. Christy Kinnealey. The family is being served by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. HASTINGS - Kenneth Edward Beckwith, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his residence. Kenneth was born October 8, 1922 in Hastings, the son of Floyd (Mike) and Edith (Daniels) Beckwith. He served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 during World War II. He was first employed in Hastings at Home Lumber Company, and then was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 37 years and retired in 1980. He was married February 28, 1945 to Elnora E. Cole. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and his son, Wayne. Kenneth is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Elnora E. Beckwith; his two daughters, Jane (Robert) Power of Hastings and Diana (Richard) Meade of Hastings; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Brooks of Grand Rapids; brother, Jerry (Fran) Beckwith of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Michael Kemper officiating. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). DELTON - Beulah (Hull) Smith, of Delton, passed away January 24, 2009 in Hastings. Beulah was born September 9, 1910, in Hastings, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Kenyon) Wallace. A real estate broker, Beulah owned and operated Hull Realty in Delton for over 30 years, and was also an insurance broker during that time. Beulah was a life long member and volunteer at the Bernard Museum, where she took pride in conducting many tours for the elementary school children. She was a member of the Inter Lakes Garden Club, as she raised beautiful flowers and was known as the flower lady. Beulah was selected as grand marshal, of the 26th Annual Founders Day in Delton for all her special community services. She will long be remembered for her beautiful flowers, and her willingness to help everyone. She is survived by sons, Wally (Nadine) Hull of Delton, and Mike (Mary Ann) Hull of Battle Creek; a daughter, Gwenlyn (Gordon) Klahn of Sheridan; a step sisterin-law, Sarah Anders; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, her step father James Anders; her husband, Harold L. Smith; a granddaughter, Susan Carol Bishop; a brother, Charles Wallace, step brothers, Ronald and Gerald Anders, and step sisters, Gertrude Springer and Lauris VanBoven. Funeral services were conducted at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial took place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions made to the Bernard Historical Society or Thornapple Manor Activities Fund will be appreciated. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 77528585 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 11 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6 p.m. (MayAugust). We have a weekly Wednesday 6 p.m. Evening Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-7952370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. Beulah (Hull) Smith �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 7 Class representatives sought by Hastings High alumni group The Hastings High School Alumni Association is looking for class representatives for the “anniversary classes” (listed below) to be honored this year at the Alumni Banquet. The anniversary classes are honored every fifth year from Hastings High School. The alumni group wants class representatives who would like to participate in the May 30 Alumni Banquet, planned by the Association’s Board of Directors. This would give classmates from the anniversary classes reserved tables so they can sit together and a spot on the banquet program with a class responder. Class represen- tatives would contact their classmates to make plans for the banquet and for their own class reunion activities. The board would help with the cost of one mailing regarding class reunion and alumni banquet details. The anniversary classes for 2009 are: The class of 2004 (5 years); 1999 (10 years), 1994 (15 years), 1989 (20 years), 1984 (25 years), 1979 (30 years), 1974 (35 years), 1969 (40 years), 1964, (45 years) 1959 (50 years), 1954 (55 years), 1949 (60 years), 1944 (65 years), 1939 (70 years), 1934 (75 years) and 1929 (80 years). Anniversary class representatives or any individual that might want to work with their Nashville dam removal project leader gives update Thursday Chris Freiberger, program supervisor with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources who has donated his time to spearhead a campaign to remove the dam on the Thornapple River in downtown Nashville, gave an update of progress on the project which is scheduled to begin this spring. Freiberger said he had received three bids from contractors to drive sheet pile along the east millrace wall directly behind the former Good Time Pizza. The sheet pile would protect the wall, which appears to be in bad shape, from high water velocities when the impoundment is ‘dewatered’ prior to the dam removal. “The idea would be to draw down the impoundment over time to reduce sediment movement, allow aquatic critters to move with the water and not become stranded, vegetation to grow on exposed areas and also allow equipment access to the dam area to conduct construction work,” said Freiberger. Since the bids were all more than $100,000, Freiberger said he plans to consult with an engineer to see if angular limestone or clean concrete could be used as rip-rap against the wall and as fill if the millrace is filled in after the dewatering. Ice conditions on the Thornapple River on Monday and Tuesday allowed a survey of the Thornapple River above and below the dam. “Being able to walk on the ice made this much easier. We were able to survey the thalweg (deepest part of the river) and many cross sections. What has been surveyed to date is from several hundred feet below the dam up to the island at the bend of the river in the impoundment,” said Freiberger Wednesday, adding that he was hopeful the survey would be completed in another day or 5 generations gather (Left to right) mother, Samantha Ann Tessmer; great grandmother, Mildred Irene Sloan is holding Miss Kalypso Ruthanne Tessmer; great grandmother, Barbara Ann Sloan and grandmother, EvaLynn Chapp look on. The family gathered to enjoy the Christmas holiday together and celebrate the lastest addition! Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. Erbs to celebrate 35th wedding anniversary The friends and family of Marjorie and Stephen Erb are very pleased to announce their 35th wedding anniversary. Marjorie and Steve are very loving parents, grandparents, and friends to a number of people around the area. We would like to wish them a very wonderful 35th anniversary and hope the next 35 years together are just as memorable. Our best wishes go out to them on their special day. Love, friends and family. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 two if conditions continued to be favorable. Freiberger concluded by saying that once the survey information is complete, he will provide another update. He added that he hopes to have a conceptual design by the beginning of March, which he will present to the community for comments and questions. class for the banquet are asked to attend planning sessions at the Alumni Board meetings. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. The Board continues to meet on the fourth Sunday from February through May. "Every year anniversary class attendees with their class responders are a major part of the banquet and program. It is imperative that the anniversary class representatives work with the Alumni Board in advance of the banquet to plan for food, seating, the program and for classroom use during the afternoon prior to the banquet for classmates to gather," says Board President Donna Brown. “We need to know numbers of people attending in advance, and if a class does not let us know in advance, we cannot reserve tables for them,” she said. “If a class chooses to have a class responder, we need to know that in advance to place in the banquet program.” Class representatives or individuals from the anniversary classes should contact Donna Brown at 269-948-2790 for further information and to attend a planning/board meeting. All Hastings High School alumni are invited to attend the banquet. "The banquet is a great place to meet old friends and enjoy camaraderie between all classes," Brown said. More information about the banquet will be published at a later date. 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The TriRiver Museum group met on Tuesday of last week with more than 20 present. Representatives were there from Hastings, Lake Odessa, Portland, Ionia and points north and west. Plans are pretty well set for the spring tour on the weekend of May 2 and 3, with free admission to any and all museums in the group. One interesting feature of this group is a round table report on current happenings at the various museums. On the business scene, Union Bank has new devices for the drive-in bank. There are new machines at the four lanes. Each is vertical, thus much smaller than the units used since the bank was built years ago. Now one can see the canister shooting up to the horizontal shafts which in turn deliver the canister to the tellers inside. At Lakewood Health Care, there is now a resident consultant from Pine Rest at certain times of the week. Also there is a cardiologist on the staff for consultation. The Ionia and Hastings hospitals each have visiting specialists from many areas of health care, making it easier for us in the hinterlands to have “city services” close to home. The quilt show at the Depot complex on the weekend was well attended. There were some very unique quilts, both old and new. Some of the newer quilts had a single theme with a central figure(s) to depict the specific interest of the person for whom the quilt was created. One had a series of guitars. Another had Lego shapes and knights. Another had a border of a dozen different blocks, each contributing to the story of the quilt. In the needlework area, included an infant blanket with precise stitching on its border, embroidered blocks on a coverlet, an unfinished quilt embroidered and crocheted pieces and knitted afghans. None of the items had been in previous shows. The door prize was a pillow with the covering made from pieces of a quilt which was made decades ago. In the gift shop next door, items from the Christmas sale were half price and sold quite readily. Many relatives came for the funeral last week of retired businessman Orville Decker. From Holland Julie (Decker) Van Hoof and husband Randy came as did her cousin Denise (Decker) Lazaroff and husband Chris whose home is in Maryland. Also cousins Susan Decker came along with Galen and Maxine Wortley of Lansing, Ed Kenyons of Portland. The many married grandchildren with their young families were there in great number, along with the college set from the family. Many retired farmers were in the crowd. The Jackson-Mitschler VFW Post had representatives who rendered the memorial ritual along with members of the Lansing unit of National Guard who conducted the flag ritual. The service ended with “Taps” from the balcony. We read that the dam at Nashville is to be removed during this calendar year. Latest on the same topic is that the wide dam across the Grand River at Lyons also is slated to be removed. This will certainly narrow the width of the river at this point, which is crossed by what was once called “The Orphan Bridge.” It will also affect the river upstream where there is much housing at the old Electric Park. At a time a few years ago when the Lyons bridge needed replacement, school buses were not allowed to cross. The bus would stop on the far side of the bridge while students walked across and then reboarded the bus for the rest of their ride. Finally it was determined from scanning old records that it did indeed belong to the village. The village could never afford replacement, so emergency state money was secured to pay for the bridge. With the local elementary school closed and the major manufacturing plant closed, there is far less local traffic than before. The Lyons Chrysler Trim plant once employed hundreds of workers. County residents should use Earned Income Tax Credit The Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way are working together to make sure local residents are aware of programs and sites available to get 2008 tax forms completed at no cost. “Many of our residents are paying high fees to get their tax forms completed, taking money away from the full amount of their tax credit,” said Bonnie Hildreth, president of the Barry Community Foundation. “We also know that in 2005, $14.8 million that was available through the Earned Income Tax Credit to workers throughout our community went unclaimed.” People who work but don’t earn a lot of money may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as free help preparing their tax return. Jan. 30 marks EITC Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase public knowledge about EITC and free tax preparation sites. The IRS estimates that 20 to 25 percent of eligible taxpayers fail to claim the credit which could put as much as $4,824 into the pockets of a family with two children, send as much as $2,917 to a family with one child, or up to $438 for a worker with no children. The Earned Income Tax Credit is the federal government’s largest program benefiting lowerearning workers. “The extra dollars eligible taxpayers can get through EITC can make their lives a little TE ICE E easier,” said Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way, “but they must file tax returns, even if they aren’t required to file, and claim the credit to receive it” Forbes said, “Some individuals and families may qualify for the credit for the first time because of unemployment or other changes in their financial, marital or parental status during the past year. Workers who were eligible for the credits in the past but who did not claim the credit may not know they can file for the credit up to three years back and get the money they missed out on.” Taxpayers with two or more children who earned less than $38,646 (single parent) or less than $41,646 (married) in 2008 are eligible for a credit or up to $4,824. Families with one child who earned less than $33,995 (single parent) or less than $36,995 (married) in 2008 are eligible for a credit of up to $2,917. Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than $12,880 (single) or less than $15,880 (married) in 2008 are eligible for a credit of up to $438. The EITC is a valuable but complex tax break, said Hildreth. Free help is available to determine eligibility and file to claim the credit at volunteer tax assistance sites or online at Icanefile.org. Area residents can generally use Icanefile.org unless they own a business, are a church employee or clergy member, sold real estate in 2008 or the work- YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY IT’S FOR EVERYBODY We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. IGOLF CE T E E TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 21, 2009 er or employer has a non-U.S. address. Anyone who is in the military or is disabled may be eligible for tax credits that are not included in the Icanefile program. The Icanefile.org Web site can be accessed through any computer, preferably one with DSL, that has a printer attached. Barry County United Way, Hastings City Bank and the YMCA have computers set up specifically for this use. Anyone who does not have a bank account to directly deposit into, a coupon is available at the Barry County United Way office for a free savings account at Hastings City Bank, MainStreet Savings Bank or Union Bank. This will enable a refund to be directly deposited into an account within five to seven business days of filing without any fees attached. The Commission on Aging will have AARP volunteers to assist seniors with their taxes beginning in the middle of February. For further information, call the Commission on Aging at 269-948-4856. Community Action will begin scheduling free tax preparation in the middle of February. Call 269-948-4260 to schedule an appointment. Anyone using these services should come prepared with the following items: • Valid driver's license or photo identification of themselves and their spouse, if applicable. • Social Security cards for all persons listed on the return. • Dates of birth for all persons listed on the return • All income statements — Forms W-2, 1099, Social Security, Unemployment or other benefits statements, self-employment records and any documents showing taxes withheld. • Dependent child care information — payee’s name, address and SSN or TIN. • Proof of account at financial institution for direct debit or deposit (i.e., canceled or voided check or bank statement). • Prior year’s tax return (if available). • Any other pertinent documents or papers. For more information, contact Forbes at Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. Located at Bay Pointe Inn Restaurant 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville In Conjunction with the 2009 Winterfest Event Registration fee $30 per two-per team Includes lunch. Cash bar is available 2-person scramble with a Shotgun Start or sign up as foursome Registration is at 9:15 am • Tee Time is at 10:00 am Sponsored by… —— EQUIPMENT & RULES —— • Clubs: 5, 7, 9, wedge & putter • Balls: fluorescent orange, lime green etc. (lots of them) • Pick, clean and place anywhere on the course • Two minutes allowed for lost ball search • Sleds are suggested for hauling clubs & balls A benefit to ensure the YMCA of Barry County is for everyone. Registration deadline is Feb. 19 Registration - Golfer #1 Registration - Golfer #2 Name __________________________________ Name __________________________________ Team Name ____________________________ Team Name ____________________________ Address ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City________________State_____Zip________ City________________State_____Zip________ Email __________________________________ Email __________________________________ Hm. Phone__________ Cell Phone__________ Hm. Phone__________ Cell Phone__________ Please make checks payable to YMCA of Barry County, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-4574 or (fax) 269-945-2631. Register online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org Be prepared for a power outage The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids urges families to take action now to prepare for hazardous winter weather. If the power goes out: • Do not use candles for lighting; use flashlights only. • Use items in the refrigerator first, then freezer, then non-perishable foods. • Use generators correctly and always keep them outdoors, including the basement, garage, carport or near open windows. Connect equipment directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not hook up a generator directly to the home's wiring. For more information about how to prepare for a variety of winter weather-related disasters including winter and ice storms, power outages and floods, contact the local American Red Cross at 616-456-8661 or visit www.greatergrandrapids.redcross.org. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Fiance claims secrecy is for respect Dear Annie: My fiance, "Ryan," talks to his ex-wife daily. He even set a romantic love song as the ring tone for her incoming calls. He deletes her text messages so I can't see them. I found out he still lets her charge merchandise on his accounts, although she pays him back. Ryan claims he isn't hiding anything and is simply concerned for her. He says he only keeps secrets out of respect for me. Ryan and his ex were married for 10 years and have no children. Annie, I was married to my ex for 26 years, and we have children and grandchildren, yet I speak to him only when it concerns one of the kids and never more than once a month. Ryan says his ex was jealous and possessive and hated his friends. They never went anywhere because she'd fly off the handle if she thought he was looking at another woman. They only did things she wanted to do. She didn't want him to spend money unless it was for her. She sounds like someone who deserves to be alone. She has children from a previous marriage, but even they don't help her out. Am I wrong to want the phone calls, texts and charges to his account to stop? — Crazy or Not? Dear Not Crazy: Ryan is playing games, not only with you but with his ex-wife, encouraging her to depend on him. He can be concerned for her welfare without calling every day and hiding her incoming texts from you. He is not being honest, and we don't recommend you marry him until both of you get some premarital counseling and sort this out. Cousin miffed by shower-only invites Dear Annie: One of my cousins got married two years ago. She invited me to her wedding shower and I brought a gift, but I never received an invitation to the wedding. I thought it was an oversight and said nothing. A year later, her brother got engaged and the same thing happened. Last fall, my uncle got married and even sent me a "save the date" card for the wedding. But again, after the shower, no invitation arrived for the wedding. My feelings are extremely hurt. It seems rude to invite someone to the shower (and receive a gift), but not the wedding. So I guess my question is, is this acceptable etiquette these days? — Confused in Toledo Dear Toledo: Absolutely not. No one should be invited to a shower unless they are also invited to the wedding. Exceptions can include a shower given for a co-worker, or showers given for couples who elope or have immediate-family-only weddings. We hope you at least received thank-you notes for your gifts. Two are needed to get out of one rut Dear Annie: I feel compelled to reply to "Not Having Fun in N.C.," who said the pizzazz is gone from his marriage. I was happily married for 35 years to the most wonderful woman on earth and would like to offer a few suggestions. I discovered my wife and I were both in the same rut — and we had furnished it and moved in. Our marriage was not aging gracefully, and it was time for a change. We both went for a complete physical. I had a hot bath waiting for my wife when she came home from work and then I cooked dinner. We had a romantic meal by candlelight, and then we talked about what each of us could do to rejuvenate our relationship. We both became part of the solution. Sadly for me, my wife passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. I was so very privileged to have known her. Life is too short not to keep the romance alive. — No Regrets in Sarasota, Fla. Dear Sarasota: Our deepest condolences. It sounds like you and your wife had an extremely loving relationship. We hope others who feel they are in a rut will understand that marriage takes work but is well worth the effort. Newly divorced father is acting like teen Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old daughter of newly divorced parents. My father, 52, just bought a house. He is already telling my sister and me about his new 28-year-old female "friend," who is having trouble at home and will be moving in along with her 5-year-old son. She works in his office. How could my father be so foolish? He is obviously not thinking clearly and doesn't realize this young woman is just using him for financial security. I want to call her at the office and tell her what I think of her. If she moves in with my father, I have no intention of bringing my son to see his grandfather. I don't want to have anything to do with this woman. Please help. — Dad's Crazy Dear Crazy: So your father is behaving like a teenager, which makes him an object of ridicule to you. It is understandable that you would be angry and worried about him, but unfortunately, you cannot protect your father from himself. You can punish him by withholding your son, or you can find out if this young woman is making him happy, even if she is taking advantage and you don't approve. An estrangement will hurt you as well as Dad and isn't likely to change anything about his behavior. Consider what you expect to accomplish by keeping your distance, and then do what gives you peace of mind. Method is teaching poor money habits Dear Annie: I recently noticed that my grandson spends his allowance and gift money as soon as he gets it. In fact, he is almost frantic to spend it. I wondered why, and then found out that instead of time-outs or having privileges rescinded, he is disciplined by having his money taken away. That explains why he wants to exchange it for tangible goods as quickly as possible. I am concerned that this method of discipline is setting him up for financial failure later in life. He is only 8 years old, but early experiences with money can be very significant. My input would be seen as unwelcome interference. Is there anything I can do to help my grandchild learn money management skills in this type of environment? Are there more effective forms of discipline? — Observant Granny Dear Granny: Most discipline involves taking away something the child values, such as toys, television time or interacting with friends and family members. In your grandson's case, it's money. Essentially, he is being fined for bad behavior. That would be okay if it's a specific amount. However, if a large or arbitrary amount is taken when he misbehaves, it teaches him to spend immediately and not save anything, both of which are terrible habits to learn. Offer to set up a savings account for your grandson, in his name and yours, where he can put aside some of the gift money you (and others) give him. Let him see the balance grow, and encourage him to save up for something specific. That might help. Sobriety trumps etiquette at dinner table Dear Annie: "T.T. in Dallas" asked whether it was proper to overturn one's wine glass if he didn't want wine. You said according to Emily Post, if he couldn't put his hand over the glass, he should allow the server to pour and just not drink it. I am an alcoholic, with many years of sobriety. However, if there were a poured glass of good wine sitting in front of me, my entire focus would be on that glass. Do I still like the taste? Could I have just one? For alcoholics, finding a polite way to ensure that we are not unduly stressed by the presence of alcohol becomes imperative. For newly sober people who want to maintain sobriety and anonymity in an unavoidable job or social situation, why is it rude to turn over a glass? — N.D. Dear N.D.: The question was about etiquette. If one is a recovering alcoholic, however, etiquette can make room for sobriety. So go ahead and turn the glass over. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 9 A look down memory lane... Republican Party has active history in county by Esther Walton In 1987, the Barry County Republican Committee submitted an abbreviated history, which was printed in a Hastings Centennial publication called, “A Look Back: A review of the businesses, organizations and history of Hastings, Michigan.” According to that account. “During the past 50 years the Republicans have held the majority of the county and township offices in Barry County. County chairpersons have included Dr. Frank Carothers, a dentist, Flossie Allerding, Carroll Newton, Victor Eckardt, Dorothy Adrounie, William Cridler, Wilbur Uldricks, Ken Radant, Howard Ferris, and Wendell Strickland. The present county chairman is Audrey Burdick. Other present officers are Terry Geiger, vice chairman; Vickie Jerkatis, secretary; and Norval Thaler, treasurer. “The big event the Republicans look forward to each year is the Lincoln Day Banquet. One of the first banquets that this writer remembers was at the Odd Fellows Hall. President Gerald Ford, then a new congressman from Kent County, was the speaker. “Another time, Gov. George Romney, a possible presidential candidate, was the speaker. Someone suggested he might make the announcement of his candidacy at our banquet. The banquet had a sell-out crowd. There was hardly room for everyone in the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. The long-awaited announcement, however, was not made that night. Other well-known speakers at banquets throughout the years have been Congressmen Guy VanderJagt, Ross Adair of Indiana, and Edward Hutchenson. “When the Community Building was built on the fairgrounds in 1960, the Republicans used the kitchen area to have a food booth during the fair, an idea that originated with Nancy Uldricks and Marge Campbell. Submarine sandwiches and homemade pies were served the first few years. The menu has changed but the Republicans are still serving good food along with the traditional homemade pies. For many years the Republicans have had a literature booth where candidates and office holders could meet fair-goers and hand out their brochures, state maps and campaign literature. The Republicans have purchased a pig at the 4H livestock auction each of the last few years. “The Republican women were organized by Dorothy Adrounie who was the president for 25 years and succeeded by Kathryn Ferris Adrounie held fall membership teas in her home for as many as 60 members. The purpose of the club was to help Republican candidates meet people at luncheons and to raise funds to help campaigns. “Young Republicans, a group of teenagers, has been active in the party organization by helping with campaign, literature supplies and the fair. Mark Haines and Lowell Wilde went to Florida to help with the national convention. Many others have helped at state and county functions. “The only U.S. Congressman from Barry County was John C. Ketchum, who held office during the early 1930s. Kim Sigler, a prominent attorney in Hastings for many years, went on to be a governor of Michigan. State legislators from Barry County were Ellis Faulkner, Carroll Newton and currently Robert Bender. “Over the years, Republican courthouse officials have included clerks, T.S.K. Reid, Dwight Fisher, Avis Tyler, Richard Freer and William Cridler. Treasurers have include George A. Clouse, Boyd Clark, Verland Gillespie and Elsie Furrow. The office of register of deeds has been held by Vernor Webster and Howard J. Ferris. The sheriff’s responsibilities have been held by Glen Bera, Leon Doster, Clance Donnivan, Richard Endsley and Merle Campbell. Drain Commissioners have been Andrew Matthews, Mark Richie, Clare Holder, Lee Burdick, Dean Bradon, Ferd Stevens and Ray Bratton. Prosecuting attorneys have been Archie McDonald, L. E. Barnett, J. Franklin Huntley, Edna Body, David Dimmers, Gary Holman, Jim Fisher and Robert Engle. “Present county officers are Norval Thaler, clerk; Juanita Yarger, treasurer; Sandy Schondelmayer, register of deeds; David Wood, sheriff; Audrey Burdick, drain commissioner and Judy Hughes, prosecuting attorney. “Of the seven county commissioners representing Barry County, six are Republicans: Carolyn G. Coleman, Catherine A. Williamson, P. Richard Dean, Richard Landon, Theodore R. McKelvey and Rae M. Hare. “Through the years, the Republicans have had campaign caravans with coffees in homes, candidate nights and luncheons, and coffees for national, state and local candidates.” Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Here’s the situation: If you turn 70 1/2 this year, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your Traditional IRA, 401(k) and just about any other type of tax-advantaged retirement plan you may have, with the exception of a Roth IRA. The amount of your RMD will be based on your age, life expectancy and the market value of your retirement account at the end of 2008. Here’s the problem: At the end of 2008, the market value of your retirement account was probably way down from previous years. however, you still have to take the distributions. Does this mean you have to sell some stocks when their price is down? Obviously, this is a move you’d rather avoid. Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to sell shares of sock when their price is significantly down. If you do, you’ll be “locking in” sizable losses and you won’’t be giving these stocks the chance to recover – which could well happen. Lawmakers, recognizing the problem of people being forced to take distributions STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.93 -.23 AT&T 25.93 +.91 CMS Energy Corp. 11.88 +.56 Coca-Cola Co. 43.33 +.45 Dow Chemical Co. 13.19 -.70 Exxon Mobil 78.92 +2.63 Family Dollar Stores 27.70 -.05 First Financial Bancorp 8.92 +.74 Ford Motor Co. 1.97 -.16 General Motors 3.35 -.15 Intl. Bus. Machine 91.66 +3.68 JCPenney Co. 17.99 +.57 Johnson & Johnson 57.54 +.79 Kellogg Co. 45.24 -.56 McDonald’s Corp. 58.52 +1.45 Pfizer Inc. 15.82 +1.38 Sears Holding 44.53 +1.04 Spartan Motors 4.22 +.09 TCF Financial 12.04 +2.39 Wal-Mart Stores 48.79 -1.77 Gold $901.40 +46.20 Silver $12.18 +1.00 Dow Jones Average 8174.73 +227.64 Volume on NYSE 1.1B -.6B 77530932 GO WITH COBO - Barry County’s “Go With Cobo” luncheon brought out an enthusiastic crowd of Republican supporters of Detroit’s Albert Cobo, Mayor, who is seeking election as governor of Michigan. Mayor Cobo spoke Friday at Delton and at the luncheon at the Parish house and visited in Middleville. Here he is talking with State Senator Edward Hutchinson and Representative Carroll Newton (standing,left to right). Seated is the Rev. Lowell J. McCarty (left), who gave the invocation; Mrs. J. Franklin Huntley, Mayor Cobo and Prosecutor Huntley, who was chairman of the luncheon. Rev. McCarty is Mrs. Huntley’s father – photo by Richard Waite. Hastings Banner, Sept. 27, 1956. Senatorial Candidate Speaks - Congressman Charles E. Potter, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Blair Moody, was photographed by Leo Barth Friday afternoon while making an impromptu talk in the coffee shop during a brief, unheralded visit here. Rep. Potter appealed for a big GOP vote so the November election can be celebrated by Republicans on the 5th. Potter stopped in Hastings to fill a belated engagement – he had been scheduled to appear at the Republican ox roast last month but was made ill by food poisoning. Gathered in the coffee shop are local party leaders, members of the Board of Supervisors who adjourned to see Potter and others interested. Hastings Banner, Oct. 23, 1952. EDWARD JONES “Required” distributions don’t mean required losses when their account value is sharply down, are considering ways to temporarily suspend the RMD rules. But even if that doesn’t happen, you have alternatives to this type of forced sale. If you’re taking on RMD for the first time, you can delay it until April 1 of next year. But if you do, you’ll have to take two minimum distributions during 2010 – and that could put you in a higher tax bracket for the year. A better solution might be to take an “inkind” distribution. To do this, you simply have your IRA custodian or 401(k) administrator take out the actual stock shares and transfer them to a regular brokerage account. Once the shares are in the account, you can hold on to them as long as you want. You can wait for the price to recover or sell the shares when you need the cash. Either way, though, you get to make the call. (Not all 401(k) plans permit in-kind distributions, so check with your plan administrator.) As with most moves in the investment world, there’s a “however” involved with the decision to take in-kind distributions. And in this case, the “however” has to do with taxes. Specifically, when you move stock shares or other investment assets from a retirement plan to a brokerage account, you are incurring what’s euphemistically known as a “taxable event.” Retirement plan distributions are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate – and that’s true if you take the distributions directly by selling shares or if you take in-kind distributions. Consequently, if you take in-kind distributions and you don’t sell any shares, you’ll need to have available another source of cash to pay the taxes that will be due. In this regard, you might get a dubious break, of sorts, if your taxable investment account has more losses than gains this year. If that happens, you can use as much as $3,000 of capital losses to reduce the amount of your ordinary taxable income. But in any case, it should be of some comfort to know that you don’t have to “sell low” just to satisfy your RMD requirements. So, when you reach 70 1/2, keep the in-kind option in mind – it could prove to be kind to your bottom line. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. grats n o C Gage on your 100th win! 06686198 From TIME to TIME We love you! �Page 10 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner City council takes step to develop river trail by Amy Jo Parish The Hastings City Council voted at its Monday evening meeting to pursue an easement agreement with Wood Properties for use as a river trail. The easement would give the city use of a minimum of 20 feet of build-able land at the top of the riverbank at 505 E. Railroad St. for an undetermined maximum length along the river. In addition to the easement purchase price of $6,500, the agreement also transfers a small triangular parcel to Wood Properties. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the agreement also stipulated that litigation and/or survey fees are the responsibility of Wood Properties. The only cost to the city would be the purchase price, she said. After a question from council member Don Bowers concerning the advantages of an easement over purchasing the property, Community Development Director John Hart said the easement created two major positive outcomes. Setback requirements for the property owner would make the sale of the property difficult if the parcel were to be sold, said Hart. Also, with an easement, the city would not be required to complete an environmental assessment when developing the trail on the land. With Bowers and Frank Campbell casting the dissenting votes, the easement agreement will move forward. In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Adopted amendments to two ordinances at the meeting. One amendment changed the zoning of 900 E. State St. to residential from City Development Director John Hart shows a mock-up of the new signs that will be placed in downtown Hastings to help visitors and residents locate businesses and services. industrial. Supplemental parking regulations in a second ordinance were amended to prohibit parking in any front yard and also prohibit the parking of vehicles with two rear axles in residential areas. • Heard a report from Ben Geiger on behalf of State Rep. Brian Calley. Geiger detailed legislation being introduced ensuring that property taxes would not increase if the state equalized value of a property decreased. City Manager Jeff Mansfield and Councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange voiced objections to the legislation and the negative impact it would have on the local revenue stream. Geiger said a town hall meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Ever After Banquet Hall on North Michigan Avenue in Hastings, when Rep. Calley will answer questions con- cerning the new legislation and other tax issues. • Voted to pursue cutting down a tree at the residence of Antonio and Linsey Jacinto at 429 S. Washington St. to allow for reception to their satellite dish. The dish is currently in the right of way and the Jacintos received a $50 ticket for noncompliance. The council voted to refund the $50. The removal of the tree by the city will allow the dish to be placed on the roof of the residence and receive a strong signal. • Approved, with a 6-3 vote, to allow Bret Miller to hold two softball tournaments at Fish Hatchery Park in March and April. Council members questioned the readiness of the park that early in the season. In a memo to the council, Miller said he understands that the park restrooms will not be open and offered to prepare the fields for use. Council members Frank Campbell, David Jasperse and Dave Tossava voted against the request. • Voted to change the number of hours both part-time and full-time fire department staff must work to receive Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS) credit. Fire Chief Roger Caris said he sent e-mails to departments across the state to research their numbers and received no response. A parttime employee will now receive one month of MERS service credit for every eight hours worked. Each full-time employee will receive one month MERS service credit after working 160 hours. • Approved a resolution to amend the operating budgets for the 2008-09 fiscal year. With a new insurance program, the city will save approximately $47,000 in the general, water and sewer, equipment, and administrative services funds. Due to a clerical error in the October budget revision, the transfer from the general to major street fund increased by $12,851, and the revenues in the incubator fund decreased $529,363 after the recent sale of the property. The amount reflects the difference between the value of the property and its October 2008 selling price of $10,000. The Downtown Development Authority also requested an increase of $200,000 in its budget to provide for the acquisition of land and $50,000 for capital outlay for way-finding signage. • Read letters from Broadstripe (formerly Millennium), a cable and Internet service provider, detailing that it has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 11 allows the business to restructure itself in hopes of becoming financially stable. The cable company also reported an increase of it rates, a move to help it generate more revenue and emerge from bankruptcy status. • Heard a report form Chief of Police Jerry Sarver detailing the department’s activity over the past year. In total, 4,277 complaints were made during the year, resulting in 853 arrests. This number was an increase from the 2007 figures of 728 arrests and 4,211 complaints. • The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in city hall. Plans move ahead for development of former library building by Amy Jo Parish The former Hastings Public Library building may soon be getting a makeover if plans are finalized between Encore Development Group of Grand Rapids and the City of Hastings. The two are in the negotiations stage of an agreement and have already worked through a rough draft. “We are reviewing the first draft of the agreement, ironing out the details and negotiating on a number of items,” said Community Development Director John Hart. City personnel will meet with Encore representatives next week to go over the documents and hopefully move the process one step closer to finalization, said Hart. “I would hope (to have a final agreement), certainly by my next report at the second council meeting in February,” said Hart. “We’re proceeding along, they’re (Encore) excited about the opportunity; it’s just a matter of working out a few details.” City Manger Jeff Mansfield said the company will renovate the building and lease or rent the space to tenants. Who those tenants may be has not been decided at this point, said Hart, though the company’s ability to attract well-established names certainly worked in its favor during selection, he said. “In the proposal, we wanted the company’s background, what they proposed to do to the building and what renovations they wanted to complete. Many proposals got The City of Hastings is in negotiations with Encore Development Group of Grand Rapids for the purchase and renovation of the former library building in downtown Hastings. very specific, a couple were very detailed. Encore left it open to the market to dictate,” said Hart. “The company has a proven record of acquiring and developing property and they have many leads ... Even though they didn’t tell us exactly what their plans are, we looked at what they have done in past.” According to its Web site, Encore “specializes in preferred development, big-box anchored shipping centers and retail site selection.” Hart said the building is smaller than many of Encore’s projects and would be a “pet project” for the company. “Normally, they work with large plots in suburban areas. It’s not their normal offering. Jay (Barnes, founder and principal of Encore) was in town and happened to see the building,” said Hart. Though Encore’s proposal was submitted after the deadline, Hart said the text of the application allowed for some flexibility, and ultimately, it was the city council’s decision to accept or reject the proposal. “After the deadline, they became interested in the project,” said Hart. “The policy was to leave the building for sale until a deal was closed. They called and said they were interested in making an application ... We told them we could take one from them but it wouldn’t be valid unless council voted it as valid. The council hadn’t looked at any other proposals yet and were meeting to establish a committee to review the proposals. Encore made the proposal without knowledge of what was in the other proposals and council said it didn’t make any sense not to accept new proposals.” In the end, Hart said the council selected a proposal that would put the building to creative, hopefully, successful purpose even with a slower economy. “We are still hopeful. 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EOE 77531197 USE YOUR TAX RETURN HPDLO��URR¿QJ#HULHPHWDOURRIV�FRP ZZZ�(ULH0HWDO5RRIV�FRP &RS\ULJKW�‹������(ULH�0HWDO�5RR¿QJ 02704722 77531203 Prizes for 1st ten places �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 11 POLICE BEAT Argument results in assault charges Hastings Police were dispatched to a reported domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 800 block of North Church Street Jan. 20. Officers spoke with a 38-year-old victim, who told them she had been in a verbal argument with her boyfriend, whom she identified as Bobby Jo Wagner, 52, of Hastings. According to the victim, the verbal dispute escalated to a physical assault, and she was pushed and choked by Wagner. Officers observed a noticeable injury to the victim’s neck. When officers interviewed Wagner, he admitted that a verbal dispute had occurred but denied assaulting the victim. Wagner was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail, charged with domestic assault, second offense. Deputy’s keen eye leads to warrant arrest A deputy of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department seeing a vehicle pull into the Shell Station in Middleville Jan. 20 recognized the driver as someone who matched the description of a driver who was in the Law Enforcement Information Network. The deputy stopped Jamie Joseph Schaecher, 29, of Middleville and questioned him about a warrant our of Barry County. Schaecher told the deputy he had paperwork at home that released him from the warrant. The deputy followed the driver home, but when Schaecher was unable to produce the paperwork, he was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. He didn’t like her talking to his ex-girlfriend An argument with a boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend resulted in an altercation in which the victim was allegedly assaulted in Woodland Jan. 24. A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the scene and was told the boyfriend pushed and punched the victim in the face before leaving. The deputy was on the scene when the boyfriend called the residence, and he and the deputy agreed to meet at the Mobil Station in Woodland. There, the boyfriend, identified as Jeff Edison Nelson, 26, of Woodland, admitted to arguing with the victim but said he only hit her with an “open hand” and did not punch her. Nelson was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. The case has been forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Set of ‘prints’ tells different story When a sheriff’s deputy responded to a 911 call that a vehicle had been stolen in Castleton Township, he discovered the vehicle in a ditch. When he investigated the scene, he determined there was only one set of footprints leading from the vehicle. Upon contact, the alleged victim said she had opened the door to the residence where she was staying with friends, and three Hispanic men had forced her at gunpoint to start the vehicle, which belonged to her friends, and then drove it away. The deputy observed the shoes the alleged victim was wearing were soaked completely through and later determined that those same shoes matched the set at the scene. Holly Renee Capobianco, 28, of Hastings was arrested and charged with filing a false police report and leaving the scene of an accident. COURT NEWS ordered to serve 10 months in jail and continue his previous 36-month probation sentence for an October 2007 conviction of firstdegree retail fraud in Hastings Sept. 28, 2007. Shepherd violated his probation by failing to report to his probation officer in September and October of 2008. Shepherd’s previous record included convictions in 1992 and 2007 for retail fraud in Kent County and Grand Rapids District Court, and convictions in Kent County in 1990, 1992 and 1995 for breaking and entering a vehicle with intent to commit larceny. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all the residents of Barry Conservation District (all residents of Barry County), notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March, 2009, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, MI, an annual meeting and directors’ election will be held. On the 28th day of January, 2009, being forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots are available for voting in this election by writing or calling the Barry Conservation District Office, located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (the Secretary of State Building), phone (269)948-8056 ext. 3, during regular business hours of the District which are between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All absentee ballots must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on the 13th day of March, 2009. Residents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in the Conservation District via one (1) piece of identification. Notice is also hereby given that in this election, two board seats, with a term of four (4) years, will be filled. Candidates eligible for election by the completion and filing of a nominating petition are as follows: Laverne P. Bivens John R. Warren Notice is also hereby given that in this election, one board seat, with a term of three (3) years, will be filled. Candidates eligible for election by the completion and filing of a nominating petition are as follows: Gordon B. Barlow Daniel J. Kingma PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motions of the Township Boards of Barry and Prairieville Township, the Township Board of each Township proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Districts within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed are more particularly described as follows: 03-007-234-20 03-007-048-00 03-007-064-00 03-060-001-00 03-060-003-00 03-060-005-00 03-060-007-00 03-060-010-00 03-060-012-00 03-060-014-00 03-060-015-50 03-060-016-00 03-060-017-00 03-060-020-01 03-065-001-01 03-065-001-40 03-065-004-00 03-065-007-00 03-065-009-00 03-065-011-00 03-065-013-00 03-065-017-00 03-065-019-00 03-065-021-00 03-065-022-00 03-065-025-00 03-065-038-00 03-115-004-01 03-065-024-00 03-006-005-03 03-065-041-00 03-065-044-00 03-065-045-00 03-006-028-00 03-007-055-00 03-060-009-00 03-060-011-00 03-060-013-00 03-060-015-00 03-060-017-40 03-060-017-60 03-060-020-02 03-065-001-02 03-065-002-01 03-065-005-00 03-065-010-00 03-065-012-00 03-065-014-00 03-065-018-00 03-065-020-00 03-065-026-00 03-065-029-00 03-065-036-00 03-007-241-20 03-065-047-00 03-065-024-10 03-006-005-02 03-065-039-00 03-065-042-00 03-065-043-00 03-065-027-00 03-006-018-00 03-060-006-00 03-006-000-00 03-060-019-00 03-060-021-00 03-065-001-03 03-065-035-60 03-065-037-00 03-090-007-00 03-090-014-00 03-007-234-10 03-090-002-05 03-065-016-05 03-065-040-00 03-065-046-00 03-060-008-00 03-060-004-00 03-090-008-00 03-007-234-80 03-115-002-00 03-065-001-10 03-090-002-25 03-065-030-00 03-065-028-00 03-006-019-00 03-006-314-00 03-007-058-00 03-090-015-00 03-060-002-00 03-065-006-00 03-065-023-00 03-115-004-00 03-130-001-00 03-006-005-65 03-006-020-00 03-130-002-00 03-130-003-00 03-006-005-20 03-006-027-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-30 03-006-017-00 03-006-022-00 03-006-005-50 03-006-026-00 03-006-005-40 03-006-025-00 03-006-005-60 03-006-023-00 03-006-024-00 03-105-004-00 03-105-004-20 03-105-004-70 03-105-016-00 03-105-017-01 03-105-017-02 03-105-018-00 03-105-019-00 03-105-020-00 03-105-022-00 03-007-043-00 03-105-012-00 03-105-014-00 03-006-014-40 03-105-006-00 03-105-009-00 03-105-011-00 03-105-015-00 03-105-003-00 03-105-005-00 03-105-010-00 03-105-013-00 03-105-008-00 03-105-007-00 03-105-003-30 03-105-003-20 03-090-016-00 03-090-017-00 03-090-018-00 03-090-021-00 03-090-022-00 03-090-023-00 03-090-024-00 03-090-025-01 03-090-028-00 03-090-029-00 03-090-019-00 03-090-020-00 03-090-026-00 03-105-001-00 03-090-001-00 03-090-005-00 03-090-009-00 03-090-009-10 03-090-010-00 03-090-011-00 03-090-012-00 03-090-013-00 12-230-007-00 12-070-008-00 12-080-001-45 12-440-052-00 12-440-062-00 12-440-067-12 12-440-067-54 12-440-067-63 12-440-068-00 12-250-005-20 12-070-002-00 12-440-067-27 12-001-010-30 12-230-006-00 12-230-002-10 12-070-013-15 12-440-067-06 12-440-067-15 12-440-067-57 12-070-004-00 12-440-067-24 12-220-001-30 12-230-001-00 12-070-007-00 12-440-067-09 12-440-067-60 12-490-001-00 12-490-003-00 12-490-006-00 12-490-011-00 12-490-017-00 12-490-002-00 12-490-005-00 12-490-012-00 12-490-015-00 12-490-018-00 12-490-004-00 12-490-007-00 12-490-013-00 12-490-009-00 12-490-014-00 12-490-008-00 12-490-016-00 12-490-011-10 12-220-002-00 12-220-004-00 12-220-006-10 12-220-006-30 12-220-003-00 12-220-005-00 12-220-006-20 12-001-014-15 12-001-014-05 12-001-014-25 12-001-014-20 12-001-014-00 12-001-014-01 12-230-009-00 12-230-013-00 12-230-012-00 12-001-014-10 12-001-002-10 12-001-002-40 12-002-002-20 12-001-002-21 12-001-002-30 12-001-002-22 12-001-002-50 12-001-002-20 12-002-004-01 12-002-004-00 12-011-003-05 12-011-003-20 12-011-003-10 12-011-003-15 12-011-003-00 12-240-001-00 12-240-049-30 12-240-049-55 12-250-003-00 12-250-005-05 12-240-005-00 12-012-005-03 12-012-005-06 12-240-049-40 12-250-002-00 12-250-004-00 12-250-005-20 12-012-005-02 12-012-005-05 12-240-049-25 12-250-003-10 12-012-005-04 12-250-005-10 12-012-005-01 12-012-005-07 12-012-005-00 12-240-002-00 12-240-034-00 12-012-002-00 12-012-003-10 12-012-003-20 12-012-010-00 12-012-011-03 12-012-023-00 12-012-GAP-00 12-012-012-00 12-012-013-00 12-012-011-01 12-012-011-02 12-012-011-00 12-380-014-00 12-012-008-00 12-012-017-00 12-012-006-00 12-012-014-00 12-012-004-00 12-012-015-00 12-012-009-00 12-012-016-00 12-380-007-00 12-380-009-00 12-380-012-00 12-380-015-00 12-380-006-00 12-380-008-00 12-380-010-00 12-380-013-00 12-380-016-00 12-380-011-10 12-380-001-00 12-380-003-00 12-380-005-00 12-380-002-00 12-380-004-00 12-440-033-00 12-440-032-00 12-440-034-00 12-440-035-00 12-440-036-00 12-440-002-00 12-440-005-00 13-440-023-00 12-440-026-00 12-440-029-00 12-440-003-00 12-440-011-00 12-440-016-00 12-440-019-00 12-440-024-00 12-440-027-00 12-440-030-00 12-440-006-00 12-440-014-00 12-440-009-00 12-440-020-00 12-440-025-00 12-440-028-00 12-440-004-00 12-440-007-00 12-440-012-00 12-440-018-00 12-440-022-00 12-440-005-10 12-440-008-00 12-440-013-00 12-440-021-00 12-440-010-00 12-440-015-00 12-001-015-00 12-070-014-00 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers; 12-012-003-00 12-070-001-00 12-070-003-00 12-070-005-00 12-070-009-00 12-070-012-00 12-070-015-00 12-070-017-00 12-070-018-00 12-070-020-00 12-080-002-00 12-240-003-00 12-240-006-00 12-240-007-00 12-240-010-00 12-240-013-00 12-240-014-00 12-240-015-00 12-240-017-00 12-240-019-00 12-240-019-00 12-240-021-00 12-240-023-00 12-240-025-00 12-240-027-00 12-240-029-00 12-240-032-00 12-240-035-00 12-240-035-30 12-240-035-50 12-240-035-70 12-240-040-00 12-240-044-10 12-240-045-00 12-240-046-00 12-240-046-20 12-240-047-00 12-380-014-10 12-390-003-00 12-390-005-00 12-390-007-00 12-440-031-00 12-440-038-00 12-440-039-20 12-440-042-00 12-440-046-00 12-440-050-00 12-440-053-00 12-440-057-00 12-440-060-00 12-440-067-21 12-250-005-10 12-001-011-00 12-001-001-00 12-011-001-00 12-070-002-05 12-070-004-10 12-070-006-00 12-070-010-00 12-070-016-00 12-070-021-00 12-070-022-00 12-080-001-05 12-080-003-00 12-240-004-00 12-240-006-10 12-240-008-00 12-240-011-00 12-240-014-00 12-240-016-00 12-240-018-00 12-240-020-00 12-240-022-00 12-240-024-00 12-240-026-00 12-240-028-00 12-240-030-00 12-240-033-00 12-240-035-20 12-240-035-40 12-240-035-60 12-240-039-00 12-240-044-00 12-240-044-30 12-240-046-05 12-240-046-30 12-240-048-00 12-240-049-10 12-390-001-00 12-390-002-00 12-390-004-00 12-390-006-00 12-440-039-00 12-440-040-00 12-440-044-00 12-440-047-00 12-440-051-00 12-440-054-00 12-440-058-00 12-440-061-00 12-440-065-00 12-440-067-69 12-250-005-05 12-001-002-00 12-001-010-10 12-230-005-00 12-070-GAP-00 12-240-035-80 12-070-011-00 12-240-005-00 12-240-009-00 12-240-012-00 12-240-041-00 12-390-007-10 12-390-008-00 12-440-039-10 12-440-041-00 12-440-045-00 12-440-048-00 12-440-055-00 12-440-060-10 12-440-063-00 12-440-067-18 12-440-067-66 12-240-046-01 12-070-003-10 12-001-003-00 12-001-010-00 12-230-002-00 See also accompanying map identifying both proposed special assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Boards have received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $332,765 ($193,003.70 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $139,761.30 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), have placed the same on file with the Township Clerk of each Township and have passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, and special assessment district for each Township may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk of that Township from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board of one of the Townships at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district for that Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with that Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a joint public hearing upon such plans, special assessment districts and estimate of costs will beheld at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009. At such hearing, each Township Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk of Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 The Agenda for the Annual Meeting is as follows: 12:00 - Call to Order - Election Open - Public Comment on Annual Report 12:30 - Election closed 1:00 - Director Comments 1:15 - Adjournment Dan Kingma, Chair of the Board of Directors Barry Conservation District TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANY ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: The properties indicated by parcel numbers; Hastings Police responded to a report of a fight at a residence in the 300 block of South Michigan Avenue Jan. 23. Responding officers could hear yelling from inside the residence as they approached and made contact with the occupants. A victim was seen sitting on the floor with facial injuries. Further investigation revealed that the 40-year-old victim had been assaulted by a suspect, who was identified by witnesses as Leon Alexander, 33, of Hastings. Officers were told that Alexander and the victim had gotten into an argument over the victim’s treatment of a friend, and the argument became physical. Witnesses told officers that they observed Alexander kicking a punching the victim numerous times prior to the police arriving. Alexander was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of aggravated assault. The victim was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance for treatment. The extent of his injuries is unknown. Bryan Scott Shepherd, 37, of Wyoming was sentenced Jan. 22 by Judge Fisher in a probation violation hearing. Shepherd was NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT Another assault, another arrest Kevin Lamar Campbell, 43, of Delton was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher Jan. 21 to serve 34 days in jail for his Jan. 7 conviction on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Campbell also had his driver’s license suspended by Judge Fisher for one year. Previous convictions on Campbell’s record included charges of possession in 1985, 2007 and 2008. He was arrested May 30 in Orangeville Township. BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77531001 77530789 �Page 12 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Earl Wilkins and Shire Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2007, and recorded on February 7, 2007 in instrument 1176174, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 70/100 Dollars ($123,802.70), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 330.00 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 16; thence West 396.00 feet; thence North 330.00 feet; thence East 396.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530825 File #190052F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Bourdo, a married man and Lucy Bourdo, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005 in instrument 1143017, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 89/100 Dollars ($150,784.89), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20, Town 2 North, range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michgian, thence East 615.78; thence South 697.62 feet; thence North 60 degrees West 75.90 feet; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds West 462.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 29 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West 347.40 feet; thence North 58 degrees West 173.63 feet; thence North 35 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East 345.05 feet; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East 140.31 feet the placeof beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #241719F01 77531037 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julio OrtizSosa and Dorothy Ortiz-Sosa, his wife, to The CIT Group/Sales Financing, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 28, 1996, and recorded on May 29, 1996, in Liber 661, on page 865, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment dated March 30, 2006 and recorded on April 12, 2006 in Document No. 1163001, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand six hundred fifty four and 52/100 dollars ($55,654.52) including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence East 94 rods along the North line of said Section 28 to the true place of beginning, thence South 209 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28, thence West, 417 feet parallel with said North Section line, thence North 209 feet to said North Section line, thence East 417 feet along the North Section line to the point of beginning and all attachments thereon including a 1995 Patriot Washington Park 28 x 56 manufactured housing unit bearing serial identification number LPP-5512 A/B IN. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road. Tax No. 07-028-007-16 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 or MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MLCA 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: January 23, 2009 21st Mortgage Corporation, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste 444 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 77531064 (248) 540-7665 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michelle Pierce and Joshua Pierce, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Aegis Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 8, 2005, and recorded on September 14, 2005, as Instrument Number 1152723, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 by an Assignment of Mortgage dated which has been submitted to Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Sixty One Dollars 62/100 ($118,061.62) including interest at the rate of 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of R.B. Gregg's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 13. Except commencing 65 1/2 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence North 100 feet; thence East 74 1/2 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence West 74 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to driveway reservation as specified in deed recorded in Liber 138 of deeds on Page 16. Also excepting commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 9; thence North 65 1/2 feet; thence East 74 1/2 feet; thence South 65 1/2 feet; thence West 74 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. 520 North Queen Street The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: January 22, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77530877 Our File No. 156.00476 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela K. Jiles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156698, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Two And 86/100 Dollars ($112,902.86), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9, Block 9 of Kenfields Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530496 File #155322F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J Ramirez and Rhea R Ramirez, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106422, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven And 71/100 Dollars ($178,737.71), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 30, Town I North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 30, a distance of 460.24 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of West Beach Drive as shown on the plat of West Beach and recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 67, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, a distance of 700.00 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, alohg said South line of West Beach Drive, 605.05 feet; thence South 55 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East, along said South line of West Beach Drive, 223.88 feet to the intersection of said South line of West Beach Drive with the West line of Eleanor Avenue as shown on said plat of West Beach thence South 34 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, along said West line of Eleanor Avenue 243.27 feet to the North line of the South 418.00 feet of the North 52 acres (so called) of the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North line, 654.14 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 302.40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531109 File #242693F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Douglas F. VanOstran and Carrie L. VanOstran, husband and wife, of 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046, to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, now known as ChoiceOne Bank, a Michigan banking corporation of 109 East Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1171344. The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Five and 49/100 Dollars ($105,305.49) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the forenoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00º58’ 39” East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 199.17 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities to the true place of beginning of this description; thence North 07º22’ 21” East 446.32 feet; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 180.74 feet; thence South 01º00’ 42” East 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence North 89º43’ 47” West 245.83 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the Place of Beginning. Subject to and together with a strip of land 66 feet in width for ingress and egress and public utilities, in common with others, the South line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00º58’ 39” East 905.00 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 15; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 690.83 feet to the Point of Ending. PPN: 08-07-015-003-52 Commonly known as: 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 ChoiceOne Bank, Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77531114 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default has occurred In a Mortgage made on January 9, 2006 by Michael E. Hughes, Julie Welcher, Harold Stewart and Sharon Stewart, collectively as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 26, 2006, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1159369. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Three and 12/100 Dollars ($122,943.12), including interest at 7.650% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right of Way South of Reed Street. EXCEPTING: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of Section 36; thence North 89° 33' 31" East 1330.13 feet along the EastWest 1/4 line; thence North 00° 25' 37" West 1286.83 feet to the centeriine of Reed Street, said point being South 00° 25' 37" East 35.00 feet from the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4, of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 298.74 feet along the centeriine of Reed Street to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 590.17 feet along said centeriine to the point of curvature of a curve to the left; thence Northeasterly along the centeriine of Reed Street on said curve an arc distant of 235.24 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Penn Central Railroad (now abandoned) said curve having a radius of 2541.82 feet, a long chord and bearing of North 89° 44’ 45" East 235.14 feet and a delta angle of 5° 18' 09"; thence along the Westerly right of way line of said railroad South 64° 46' 05" West 908.48 feet; thence North 00° 25' 37" West, 353.33 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 1008 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON Attorney for Mortgagee Dated: January 9, 2009 Rachael J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 KZ DOCS 218325vl 36177.001 77530738 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ramon J. Hernandez, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1125018, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five And 20/100 Dollars ($93,835.20), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 32, 35 and 36 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except that part of Lots 32, 35 and 36 described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North line of said lot; thence Southeasterly 125.5 feet parallel with the Westerly line of said lot to the South line of the North 1/2 of said Lot 36; thence Southwesterly 92.83 feet along said South line to the East line of Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly 34.65 feet along said East line to an agle point in Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly along said East line to the place of beginning. Further excepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36, except the Easterly 100 feet thereof. Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying north of a line which begins at the Southeast corner of said lot and ends at a point on the North line of said lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast corner of said Lot 39 of Lakside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. PARCEL 2: Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530636 File #240027F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RUSSELL C. MORGAN and KELLI J. MORGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, in Document No. 1141690, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and No Cents ($148,671.00), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL NO. 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 350 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH, 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 570 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 180 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 19, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530898 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2000 and recorded May 2, 2000 in Instrument Number 1043802, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($107,735.63) including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: As a place of beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, a point on the South line of the said Section; thence Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the said Section; thence Westerly 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 449.36 feet parallel with the West line of said Section, to a point 90.0 feet from the South line of said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet form the West feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 33.0 feet parallel with the West lien of the said Section, to the South line of the said Section; thence Easterly to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530728 File No. 191.4189 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christifer M. Johnson and Lynette Rider, as joint tenants, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 5, 2005 and recorded July 13, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149370, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine and 46/100 Dollars ($124,559.46) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan described as: The South 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 9 West, except beginning at the center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along the North and South 1/4 line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet; thence East 240 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; West 240 feet to the place of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which less 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to the place of beginning 1598 North M-37 Highway. Excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Michigan Bell Telephone Company described as follows: the South 5 acres of West 1/2 of the Southwest of the Northeast 1/4, excepting at the center of Section 6, North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along West North South line of West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet, thence 240 feet, thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence West 240 feet to the point of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which lies 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6, thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to point beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531124 File No. 214.7914 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Steven L. Woodmansee and Georgette Woodmansee, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2006 and recorded March 20, 2006 in Instrument #1161445 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($61,958.66) including interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 67 Commonly known as 195 N M 37 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 16, 2009 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530867 Our File No: 09-04145 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald C. Zapf, a married man and Marcia S. Hansel, spouse, who executes this mortgage for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate covered, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2003, and recorded on January 14, 2004 in instrument 1120757, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nineteen And 34/100 Dollars ($317,019.34), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 882.28 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 400.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West 919.19 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 27 seconds East 660.03 feet along said West line to the North line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 659.50 feet along said North line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 660.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 13 feet thereof. Parcel C: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East 662.27 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section, thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds West, 400.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds East, 220.01 feet, thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East 400.00 feet to said 1/4 line, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 04 seconds West 220.01 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Kellogg School Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #238695F01 77530473 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSIHP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 14, 2009 All board members present. No guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Re-appointment of Tonkin as Library Board Representative. Closed Session to discuss Att./Client privileged information. Recommendation from Attorney as outlined. Walker, Fluke & Sheldon as 2009 Auditors.. Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77530998 Patricia Albert, Supervisor Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING January 12, 2009 All board members present. 6 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes. Standing Reports. Bills. Adopting Ordinance 72. 2 Budget Amendments. Discussed: Paved Road Meeting Dry Hydrant Media Presentation. Adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77530995 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Gifford and Karen Gifford, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded on May 21, 2007 in instrument 1180771, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven And 21/100 Dollars ($180,347.21), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 475.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 231.65 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 231.65 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 20 feet of the West 300 feet of the following parcel: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 706.65 feet to the place of beginning, thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 240 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 240.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress, 66 feet wide, described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 66 00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 66.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 1150.16 feet; thence 52.48 feet along the East line of said Sunset Drive and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 200.00 feet, and whose chord bears North 7 degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds West, 52.33 feet; thence North 0 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 1114.18 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530667 File #239587F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy P. Brownell, married man and Mindy Brownell, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on December 27, 2007 in instrument 200712270005556, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Eight And 16/100 Dollars ($100,708.16), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, except the North 657 feet thereof and except the West 100 feet of the South 165 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26 and excepting that part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 lying Easterly on a line described as follows: Beginning at a point of the South 1/8 line of said Section 26, distant East 755 feet from the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South 390 feet; thence Southwesterly 187 feet to the Northwest corner of land owned by Leo J. Reszutko and wife, thence South 45 degrees West 277 feet; thence East 40 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Section 26 to the South line of Section 26 and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530641 File #239757F01 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. COLLEY/250052182 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sam Colley aka Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, husband and wife, of Delton, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLC, (Mortgagee) dated February 9, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on March 8, 2006 in Document No. 1161052, Barry County Records, and was thereafter assigned by an assignment of mortgage to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., its successors and assigns, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $110,122.52 including interest at the rate of 11.5% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of February 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan, described as follows: Part of the West 1/ 2 of the Northeast 1/ 4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 Feet; Thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 Feet Thence North 59 degrees 28 minutes 40 seconds East, 112.0 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; Thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.0 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 Feet from the place of beginning); Thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; Thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly Line of a 10.0 Foot driveway, 161.40 Feet; Thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 Feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 Feet with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 Feet); Thence South Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Loofboro, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2005, and recorded on January 30, 2006 in instrument 1159490, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Access First Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($134,863.15), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the center post of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 33 degrees 48 minutes 51 seconds East 694.25 feet along the centerline of Parker Road to the intersection thereof with the East line of the 10.5 acres lying East of the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2 and North of Crooked Lake (as occupied); thence South 524 feet along said East line, being also the East line of a 66 foot easement for ingress and egress appurtenant to parcel described herein, to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 226 feet to a Mill Pond; thence South 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds West, 408.45 feet along the Waters Edge to the North-South 1/4 line of Section 2; thence North 226 feet; thence North 71 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 408.45 feet to the place of beginning. Together with exclusive rights in said easement, (lengthening the West line of easement to terminate at the center of Parker Road and Northerly line of described parcel.) The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530468 File #238823F01 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 Feet; Thence North 25 degrees 22 minutes West 130.0 Feet to the place of beginning Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence East along the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said Section 683.95 Feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 Foot driveway; Thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 Feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 Feet; Thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 Feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 minutes and a tangent of 30.39 Feet; Thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 Feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 Feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 minutes and a tangent of 38.0 Feet; Thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 Feet to the traveled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending. Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 Feet to a 16.0 Foot right of way; Thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 Feet; Thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 Feet as a point of beginning; Thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 Feet; Thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 Feet; Thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 Feet; Thence North 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 Feet to a point 33.0 Feet Southwesterly of the traveled center Line of Keller Road; Thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on Southwesterly Line of said road, 16.09 Feet; Thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 Feet; Thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 Feet; Thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 Feet; Thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 Feet; Thence diagonally back to point of beginning. Also a 25 foot non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as Commencing 2227.17 Feet West and 506.66 Feet North of the East 1/ 4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16 Feet to the Westerly Line of said right of way; Thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly Line to the Southerly Line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; Thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes West along the Southerly Line of said property (being Southerly Line of a 25 Foot wide right of way)to Lime Lake and point of beginning. Tax ID No.: 08-11-016-024-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: January 15, 2009 Mortgagee HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77530718 (248) 594-7770 �Page 14 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carol A. Tomlinson and Karen Wells, Joint Tenants with full rights to survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2006, and recorded on February 20, 2007 in instrument 1176567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred One And 23/100 Dollars ($113,801.23), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 60 Feet East of teh Northeast corner of Lot 12, Block 7, of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 12 RODS; thence East 6 2/3 RODS; thence North 12 RODS; thence West 6 2/3 RODS to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530451 File #238560F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Hussong, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated January 5, 2005, and recorded on January 7, 2005 in instrument 1139881, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AC2. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven And 75/100 Dollars ($153,827.75), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 1859.97 feet along the West line of Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 250.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 220.00 feet for the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 510 feet more or less to the centerline of Bansfield Road; thence Southeasterly 276 feet more or less along said centerline to a point North 89 degrees 25 minutes East from place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes West 677 feet more or less the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530602 File #238914F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Geoffery Stevens a married man and Stephanie Stevens, his wife to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument #1153356 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($119,714.31) including interest 4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 5, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 172 of Steven's Wooded Acres No 3 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 84 Hope Township Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 8358 Chain - O - Lakes Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 6, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530540 Our File No: 08-03533 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Paul Horton and Suzanne Margaret Horton, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007 and recorded January 31, 2007 in Instrument Number 1175838, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty and 22/100 Dollars ($156,730.22) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the center of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence South 18 degrees 01 minute West on the centerline of Marsh Road, 295.99 feet to the place of beginning of this description: Thence continuing South 18 degrees 01 minute West on said centerline, 225.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 24 minutes 44 seconds West, 338.29 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East, 215.13 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 10 seconds East parallel to the East and West one-quarter line, 403.48 feet to the place of beginning of this description. Subject to highway right of way over the Easterly 33 feet for Marsh Road. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530511 File No. 191.3508 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Meggan K. Miller and Robert J. Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007 in instrument 1175921, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($137,457.41), including interest at 8.425% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 400 feet of the North 544 feet 6 Inches of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531049 File #220737F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Charles Ryder and Stacey L. Ryder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2004, and recorded on February 24, 2004 in instrument 1122619, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Eight And 55/100 Dollars ($174,378.55), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 01 seconds East along the South line of said Section 5, 1320.65 feet; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West along the centerline of Duncan Lake Road 2121.57 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds West 483.34 feet along said centerline; thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds East 299.49 feet; thence South 09 degrees 30 minutes 52 seconds East 255.11 feet; thence South 52 degrees 11 minutes 59 seconds East 72.83 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 07 seconds East 254.46 feet; thence South 37 degrees 31 minutes 36 seconds West 244.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 40 seconds West 500.78 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Duncan Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530535 File #238380F01 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 435 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 436 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 435: The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 436: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE 10, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTION 90-929, REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of January 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77531199 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of January 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77531201 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Kemper, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2005, and recorded on March 28, 2005 in instrument 1143297, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Nine And 02/100 Dollars ($99,899.02), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block C, Chas. H. Bauers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 57, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530596 File #138021F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage corpoartion DBA Barron and Associates, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998 in instrument 1020719, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RAMP 2004SL4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 91/100 Dollars ($46,850.91), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 12 Rods West of the Northeast corner of section 21, Town 4 north, Range 8 West, thence South 13 3/4 rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence North 13 3/4 Rods, thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531017 File #240715F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on January 17, 2008, by Larry R. Crawford, a single man, as Mortgagor, given by him to First National Bank of America, whose address is 241 E. Saginaw Hwy., Suite 600, P.O. Box 980, East Lansing, Michigan 48826-0980, as Mortgagee, and recorded on January 24, 2008, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 200801240000751, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred FiftyEight and 44/100 Dollars ($32,258.44); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the South š of the Northwest › of the Southwest › of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West as a place of beginning; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6672 Dennison Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Tax parcel number: 08-11-018-031-00. The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 16, 2009 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA Benjamin J. Price of East Lansing, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 77531044 (517) 371-8253 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Belinda J. Angus, an Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007, and recorded on April 17, 2007 in instrument 1179386, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($116,531.00), including interest at 6.937% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel D: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 28, Town 2 north, Range 7 West, maple Grove Township, Barry County, michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section ; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Truck Line M-66; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530688 File #240685F01 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane Kissinger, a married man and Jennifer Kissinger, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2001, and recorded on January 28, 2002 in instrument 1073766, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 85/100 Dollars ($110,349.85), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 165 feet West along the South Section line from the East Section line, thence North 264 feet; thence West 165 feet; thence South 264 feet, thence East 165 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO: The North 787.25 feet of the South 1051.25 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530501 File #190044F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael E. Hughes aka Michael Hughes, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2005, and recorded on February 1, 2005 in instrument 1140919, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structued Asset Investment Loan TrustSAIL 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($125,340.11), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 604.8 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East 1320 feet, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 357.5 feet, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 1320 feet, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 357.5 feet to the point of beginning, which includes State Highway M-79 road right of way. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530713 File #217185F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel A. Speck and Deborah J. Speck, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, to CitiMortgage, Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2000 and recorded September 29, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050167, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four and 37/100 Dollars ($122,424.37) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 15 Seconds East, 988.19 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 277.09 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 25 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 588.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 45 Seconds West 390.00 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North one-half of the North one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 11; thence Westerly 1575.00 feet, more or less, along said South line to the West line of said Section 11; thence Northerly 660.00 feet, more or less, along said West line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530506 File No. 201.7140 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 49/100 Dollars ($119,671.49), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 mintues 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East 103.14 feet along said west line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530950 File #241882F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donita Murphy and Doug Murphy, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 26th day of April, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2007, Instrument No. 1180068 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $154,430.18 (one hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred thirty and 18/100) plus accrued interest at 7.95% (seven point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 26th day of February, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: A parcel of land beginning at a point 284 feet South of the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence West 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 2220 South Broadway Street PPN: 08-06-030-021-70 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77531054 WWR# 10019114 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Rozelle and Shirley E. Rozelle, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 14, 2006 in instrument 1173887, and rerecorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen And 16/100 Dollars ($111,516.16), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: commencing 267 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 for the place of beginning; thence East 162 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence West 162 feet; thence North 330 feet to the place of beginning. 2003 Fairmont, Serial Number MY04120926AB, Certificate Number 268S1870231A, 44 feet 8 inches by 26 feet 8 inches. Which by intention of the parties shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it, and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530830 File #241581F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R Fenters an unmarried person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2007, and recorded on December 7, 2007 in instrument 20071207-0004975, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 81/100 Dollars ($82,880.81), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, running thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 16 rods; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Section 20 rods; thence West, at right angles parallel with the South line of said Section, 16 rods; to the North and South 1/4 line; thence North on said 1/4 line 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530840 File #240907F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brandi Peters and Donald P. Peters, husband and wife, to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger with Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 29, 2003 in Instrument Number 1109650, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Forty-Seven and 48/100 Dollars ($92,047.48) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 165.0 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 713.86 feet to the East line of Maple Street (66 feet wide) and the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds West 165.0 feet along the East line of said street; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 49.5 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds East 165.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 49.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531131 File No. 310.3886 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty & 53/100 ($60,860.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit A parcel of land located in the North 1 / 2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1 / 4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47’30” West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12’30” West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39’ 30” East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45’ 30” East 134 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/29/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee __________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531027 248-362-2600 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($149,330.95), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531178 Southfield, MI 48075 Public Auction Of vehicle on February 6, 2009 at 9:00am 02704866 Goldsworthy’s Towing & Recovery 412 Haynes Loop Drive, Hastings 2001 Plymouth Neon LX 2.0L, 4 cylinder engine, blue in color. Money due at end of auction. — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2009. 77530969 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 27, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 �Page 16 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Dykstra and Melissa Dykstra aka Melissa A Dykstra, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 1, 2006, and recorded on March 22, 2006 in instrument 1161582, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One And 98/100 Dollars ($74,751.98), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 of Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531012 File #242524F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerold Lee Hughes Jr and Linda Kay Hughes, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 27, 2005, and recorded on October 14, 2005 in instrument 1154538, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2005-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Thirty And 88/100 Dollars ($135,030.88), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except that part lying easterly of West Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531032 File #241980F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Thomas Gates, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 20, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2007-WF1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six And 21/100 Dollars ($118,466.21), including interest at 9.865% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 16 of Eastern Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530708 File #239898F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody Ann Ulrich a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2007, and recorded on January 7, 2008 in instrument 20080107-0000213, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One And 23/100 Dollars ($47,861.23), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, of O.A. Phillips Addition as recorded in Liber 1, page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530698 File #240034F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Harper, a married man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman husband and wife, to Washington Mortagage Company, A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 1998 and recorded September 8, 1998 in Instrument Number 1017602, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($53,173.12) including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at a point 8 rods South of the Southeast corner of Lot 23 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence North 8 rods, thence East 8 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2199 ASAP# 2960749 01/08/2009, 77530463 01/15/2009, 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Gerdts AKA Don W. Gerdts and Christa Gerdts AKA Christa L. Gerdts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2005, and recorded on August 31, 2005 in instrument 1151947, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four And 02/100 Dollars ($166,424.02), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, Rolling Oaks Estates, part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 52, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530845 File #235552F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by NICHOLE BIVENS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to PAUL A. GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2003, and recorded on July 8, 2003, in Document No. 1108081, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($75,751.93), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING 51 1 / 2 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 631 OF THE CITY (FORMERLY THE VILLAGE), OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE CEMENT RETAINING WALL ON SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET ALONG SAID RETAINING WALL; THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530693 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Huffman and Christy L. Huffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2005 and recorded June 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148093, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2005RS7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 50/100 Dollars ($135,271.50) including interest at 10.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 75.9 feet of Lot 8 of Upson's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 58. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530820 File No. 207.8602 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew R. Updegraff and Catherine M. Updegraff, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 30, 2003 in instrument 1114490, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($129,900.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530627 File #239589F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on May 4, 2001 by Derrick L. Stephens and Jennifer A. Stephens as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on May 9, 2001, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1059372. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 55/100 Dollars ($43,955.55), including interest at 7.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 33 feet of Lot 14 and Lot 13 except the South 33 feet thereof, all of R.B. Gregg Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 13. More commonly known as 514 Middle Street, Nashville, Michigan Property Tax Identification Number 08-052-130-014-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530545 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley J. Bruce, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 200507260010631, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three And 72/100 Dollars ($118,563.72), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79, Middleville Downs Addition No. 4 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 41. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530835 File #241503F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins, husband and wife, who executes this instrument for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lien of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2005, and recorded on July 1, 2005 in instrument 1148883, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eight And 65/100 Dollars ($98,808.65), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Brookfield Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 29 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531022 File #242530F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jessica E. Veen, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 28, 2006, and recorded on December 1, 2006 in instrument 1173327, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 69/100 Dollars ($87,549.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 8 rods of the East 17 rods of the North 14 2/7 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530944 File #241424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse Carver, SP and , Stacey Nowack, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2007, and recorded on August 6, 2007 in instrument 20070806-0000554, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine And 37/100 Dollars ($134,249.37), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat according to the plat thereof, as recordedin Liber 4 of Plats, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530703 File #240752F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gloria A. Smith by Christine C. Smith FKA Christine C. MacDonald as general durable power of attorney, to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2007 and recorded November 21, 2007 in Instrument Number 200711210004451, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred ThirtySeven and 41/100 Dollars ($75,337.41) including interest at 3.76% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, being a part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530681 File No. 316.0080 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25216 DE In the matter of ARDITH MAE BAUM. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Dennis Ray Link, whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on March 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Probate, Appointment of Personal Representative and Admission of the Decedent’s Will. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Decedent, Ardith Mae Baum, who lived at 710 East Grant Street, Hastings, Michigan died October 20, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims, against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Janet L. Lydy, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-20-09 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 W. Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-9557 Janet L. Lydy 1450 Culbert Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 77531042 (269) 948-8796 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tom Luyk and Jennifer Luyk, Husband and Wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2006 and recorded September 26, 2006 in Instrument # 1170564 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Liquidation Properties Inc., on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($144,330.53) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 Hunters Ridge Estates according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of plats Page 12. Commonly known as 111 Hunters Trail Ct, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 19, 2009 Liquidation Properties Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530888 Our File No: 09-04079 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Emmons, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 29, 2005, and recorded on January 19, 2006 in instrument 1159105, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($126,931.01), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 84 and 85 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530445 File #237923F01 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 14, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bellmore, Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Cancelled the folding machine contract with Pitney Bowes. Approved to pay the vouchers and payroll as presented, minus payment to Pitney Bowes. Authorized John Hancock to lower the In Service Pension withdrawl to age 60. Adopted Ordinance #2009-131, Zoning Ordinance Amendments by roll call vote. Accepted Ordinance #2009-133, Planning Commission Ordinance, for first reading by roll call vote. Appointed Siegfried Crandall as the 2008 auditor by roll call vote. Motion was made to send the contract and proposed sewer ordinance from SWBCS to the township attorney for review. Meeting Adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77530956 www.rutlandtownship.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Arnold Mesecar and Misty Mesecar, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 1177187, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 53/100 Dollars ($149,493.53), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Distant South 1445.00 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Section 27; thence East Perpendicular with said West line, 600.00 feet, thence South parallel with said West line 265.00 feet; thence West 300.00 feet; thence South parallel with said West line 260 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North 60 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27; thence West along said line 300 feet to said West line of Section 27; thence North along said West line to the Point of Beginning Subject to a Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the South 66 feet of the West 300 feet of the North 60 Acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Woodland Road as recorded in Liber 142 on Page 31 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531119 File #239235F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron H. Burtch, An Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161784, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 00/100 Dollars ($66,294.00), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 12, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531007 File #241986F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SCOTT EUGENE SACKRIDER and LISA JANINE SACKRIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MMS MORTGAGE SERVICES, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, in Document No. 1073607, and assigned by said mortgagee to KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($54,698.48), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 24, OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 64. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531173 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jim Robbe and Heidi Robbe, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2006 and recorded April 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1163652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred and 03/100 Dollars ($120,500.03) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Brittney Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 51, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531183 File No. 225.2520 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold L. Gray and Shirley K. Gray, husband and wife, to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2003 and recorded August 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1111998, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Ninety-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($103,097.68) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Fairview Estates Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530733 File No. 362.5057 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD T. DUMOUCHEL and RACHEL L. DUMOUCHEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005, in Document No. 1155360, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($103,981.73), including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 103 AND 104, BLACKMAN AND BUSH ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF DELTON, ALSO BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 103; THENCE WEST 5 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS; THENCE EAST 5 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2968719 01/15/2009, 77530672 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009, 02/05/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary J. Lindsey and Betty S. Lindsey, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006 and recorded August 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168647, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust Series 2006-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 74/100 Dollars ($131,911.74) including interest at 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 83 of Abe Johnson's Addition Number 2 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530723 File No. 306.2281 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Hampton II, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116434, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 35/100 Dollars ($79,230.35), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 122 and 123 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531059 File #242620F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of FRANCISCO FAMILY TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Loren J. Francisco. Date of birth: September 30, 1910, who lived at 1037 Village Drive, Hastings, Michigan died December 26, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy L. Campbell within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 27, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9292 Nancy L. Campbell 1028 N. Boltwood 77531129 Hastings, MI 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 08-25171-DE Estate of Leon Harold Ball, Deceased. Date of birth: 11/15/1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Leon Harold Ball, who lived at 640 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan died 10/21/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffrey A. VanMeter, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/27/09 Jennifer L. Faber P58329 80 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 Jeffrey A. VanMeter C/O 80 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 301 77531194 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE! Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on November 19, 2002 by Thomas Williams Higgins, Jr. a/k/a Thomas William Higgins Jr. and Sharon A. Higgins, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on November 25, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1092397. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Ninety One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 19/100 Dollars ($91,389.19), including interest at 6.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 131, Middleville Downs Addition No. 6 to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. More commonly known as 214 Robin Road Middleville, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530551 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred SeventyOne And 57/100 Dollars ($60,571.57), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530850 File #241269F01 �Page 18 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Vikes have D3’s best round three When the Vikings are at their best, they’re one of the state’s best groups. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ competitive cheer team won the Division 3 title at Saturday’s Mason Invitational with a score of 749.1968. It was the second best overall score of the day, behind Hudson in Division 4 which scored 762.1000 points. The Vikings were better than a couple state ranked teams on the day. Mason won the Division 2 championship with a score of 746.4368. Ovid Elsie, the fourth ranked team in Division 3, was behind the Vikings with a score of 738.2820. “The girls had an almost flawless round three performance on Saturday,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “We still have some work to do in our round one and two, but we are excited for the remainder of our season.” Lakewood scored a 313 in round three. That’s the highest round three performance by any Division 3 team in the state so far this season. The Vikings also had a 222.3 in round one and a 213.8968 in round two. The final total of over 762 points marks the second competition in a row where the Vikings have set a new team record. Ovid-Elsie led the Vikings by ten points heading into the third round. The Marauders scored a 229.8 in round one and a 216.9820 in The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its Division 3 championship at Saturday’s Mason Invitational. round two. In round three, they scored 291.5 points. Jackson Lumen Christi was third in the Division 3 standings with a score of 520.5712, and Williamston fourth at 263.9166 with no round three score. Lakewood’s girls were scheduled to head to East Lansing for a CAAC jamboree last night. This Saturday, they’ll be a part of the Battle Creek Central Invitational. Next Wednesday, the Vikings host a CAAC Crossover meet. South Christian and Ottawa Hills top Saxon girls in Gold Saxon sophomore Veronica Hayden is listed as a center on the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team roster, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Hayden has been called on to handle the ball handling duties more than once during her season and a half on the varsity, and will be called on more often now along with junior guard Kelsie Herrington. Saxon head coach Dan Carpenter said that Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale National Ads Help Wanted ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 his team has lost senior point guard Jennifer Ratliff for the season, so those duties are going to have to be spread around. He believes Hayden and Herrington will be up to the challenge though. The results were mixed in the first week without Ratliff. The Saxons fell to 1-10 and 07 in the O-K Gold Conference with losses at South Christian last Thursday and at Ottawa Hills Tuesday. Hayden took care of most of the ball handling duties against South Christian’s press last Thursday, and did well. Hastings just had too big of a hole to try and dig out of. The Sailors scored a 55-33 win, after jumping out to an 18-6 lead in the opening quarter with a handful of early threes and a couple of fastbreak buckets. The Sailor lead was only two points larger than that after three quarters, then added a 146 run in the fourth quarter to pad their lead. “We played really, really nice defense,” said Carpenter. “We put some pressure on their wings, which slowed them down, and some full-court pressure that gave them some trouble.” Jordyn Skinner led South Christian with 12 points on the night, and Kelli Wassink added ten. Kayla Vogel and Gabrielle Shipley had 12 points each for Hastings. Vogel was 6-of-7 from the foul line on the night. Brittany Hickey chipped in five points and 13 rebounds. Ottawa Hills slowly built its lead against the Saxons Tuesday night, going on to a 3722 win. Hastings jumped out in front 6-2 to start the night, then saw the Bengals come back to take an 8-6 by the end of the first quarter. The Saxons took care of the basketball in the opening quarter, but then coughed up the ball eight times in the second as the Bengals pulled out to a 17-10 advantage. Turning the ball over wasn’t the Saxons’ only problem on the offensive end. They also hit just 6-of-36 shots from the field. Shipley led Hastings with seven points. Taylor Carpenter added six. The Bengals got 12 points from Domonique Gordon and 11 from Jabria Hill. Hastings takes on Forest Hills Eastern, in Ada, tonight, then will be at Wayland Friday. Hastings returns home next Tuesday, against Godwin Heights. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The HASTINGS BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Delton Kellogg’s Conrad Drum sails between Pennfield’s Mike Damon (41) and Derek Morris (5) as he tries to get a shot off during Friday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Other Panthers pull away from DK A basketball game is not one quarter, or two, or three. It’s made up of four. “We had us a heck of a ball game, for a half,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn after Tuesday night’s 71-45 loss to Parchment. Parchment led 28-22 at the half, then outscored Delton 24-8 in the third quarter to take command of the basketball game. Delton is now 2-6 overall this season and 2-5 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “We couldn’t stop them,” Mohn said. “They raised their level, and we did not.” “We foul too much, and just don’t take care of the basketball. Against a team of Parchment’s ability it just doesn’t work.” The Delton Panthers turned the ball over 19 times on the nigh, while having just five assists. Thad Calkins led Delton on the night with 14 points and seven rebounds. Robbie Wandell added seven points and six rebounds and Gavin Brinley chipped in six rebounds. Delton Kellogg led 7-6 at the end of the opening quarter, but Pennfield rallied for a 49-37 KVA win. The game was tied at 20 at the half, before Pennfield started to pull away. Wandell had ten points for Delton. Eric Johnson paced Pennfield with 20 points, and Derek Morris chipped in 15. Delton Kellogg heads to Maple Valley this Friday, then will be home Galesburg-Augusta on Parents’ Night next Tuesday. Lions a part of three blowouts Blowouts can go both ways. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team learned that the hard way Friday night, as they dropped a 59-29 contest at Olivet to fall for the third time in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Olivet improved to 7-1 in the league with the win, and 9-1 overall. The Eagles shut down the Lions in the early going, allowing them only two points in the opening quarter. Olivet raced out to a 3813 half-time lead. Katy Barkley led the Eagles with 24 points, and Kelsey Campbell added 12. Ten different players scored of the Eagles on the night. Campbell also added a team-high nine rebounds. Maple Valley got seven points from Mikaela Bromley and six from Jorden Beachnau. The 13 points the Lions had in the first half at Olivet Friday matched the point total for the entire night by the Bellevue Broncos at Maple Valley last Wednesday. The Lions scored a 71-13 non-conference win on the night. Bellevue had half its points in the opening quarter, but Maple Valley held a 27-8 lead after the first eight minutes. Maple Valley had four players in double figures on the night. Jenn Kent led the way with 19 points. Elizabeth Stewart added 17 points, Leslee Rigelman 12, and Shawndenae Rost ten. The Lion ladies are now 5-5 overall, and 44 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Tuesday night, Galesburg-Augusta scored a 71-47 win over the Lions. After a 13-13 first quarter, the Rams outscored the Lions 22-12 in the second quarter. The Lions never got going again. Galesburg pushed its lead to 55-36 by the end of three quarters. The Rams two big guns inside, combined for 40 points. Felicia Standley finished with Maple Valley’s Jennifer Kent fires a short jumper over a Bellevue defender during the Lions win over the Broncos last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 26 and Sarah Hamilton with 14. The Lions got 11 points from Kent and 19 from Rigelman who knocked down five three-pointers on the night. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 19 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 60-20; All Star Childcare 49-31; King Pins 44-36; Hurless Machine Shop 40 1/2-39 1/2; Hastings City Bank 40 1/2-39 1/2; Yankee Zypher 40-40; Boyce Milk Hauler 40-40. Men’s High Games - P. Scobey 249; S. Anger 210; J. Markley 207; K. Beebe 204; D. Blakely 204; J. Wanland 203; K. Armstrong 197; C. Steeby 196; R. Guild 195. Men’s High Series - P. Scobey 585; S. Anger 583; J. Markley 588; K. Beebe 553; D. Blakely 550; J. Wanland 556; D. Cherry 504; C. Steeby 511; R. Guild 543. Women’s High Games - M. Westbrook 202; D. Service 192; J. Clements 182; D. Ware 181; J. Steeby 181; S. Beebe 180; A. Hall 178; B. Wilkins 175. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 530; D. Service 447; J. Clements 504; D. Ware 500; J. Steeby 465; S. Beebe 511; A. Hall 507; B. Wilkins 489. Tuesday Trios CBS 58-30; Quality Roofing 56-32; Coleman’s 52.5-35.5; Trouble 50.5-57.5; Lynn Denton Agency 49.5-38.5; Lu’s Team 47.5-40.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 46-38; Super Crips 36.5-51.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 26.5-53.5; Ghost Team 9-75. Good Games Last Week - D. James 223; M. Heath 215; T. Daniels 194; L. Potter 190; J. Conger 188; R. Brummel 188. Mixerettes Kent Oil 49.5-34.5; Sassy Babes 47.5-36.5; Nashville Chiropractic 463-38; Dewey’s Auto Body 45.5-38.5; James Process Service 43.540.5; NBT 38-46; Dean’s Dolls 37-47. Good Games and Series - J. Alflen 181482; J. Rice 181; V. Carr 183-460; S. Nash 152; D. Kelley 188-444; N. Goggins 161; D. Worm 165; M. Kill 211-498; S. Drake 174495; J. Pitch 191-422; K. Fowler 174; M. Rodgers 158-448; K. Eberly 229-558; D. Snyder 209; C. Hurless 159; D. James 176508; T. Shaeffer 182-470; L. Potter 204. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 50-34; Sun Risers 50-34; Lucky Strike 48.5-35.5; King Pins 48-36; Just Friends 44-40; Usedtobe #1 42.5-41.5; Butterfingers 40.5-43.5; Be Happy 40-44; M&M’s 39-45; Early Risers 37-47; Three Gals & A Guy 34.5-49.5; Kuempel 30-54. Good Games and Series Women - N. Bonifacef 185; A. Tasker 146; D. Larsen 188543; E. Dunham 198-460; S. Patch 181-498; M. Wieland 168-483; E. Moore 137-377; K. Moore 134-357; E. Ulrich 180; P. Kreple 123; J. Gasper 193; R. Murphy 167-463. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 199-492; G. Waggoner 212; P. Krystiniak 172; R. McDonald 278-717; L. Brandt 222-570; W. Mallekoote 177; E. Count 218-604; D. Kiersey 173. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 48.5-35.5; Shamrock Tavern 48-36; Hair Care 43.5-40.5; NBT 39-45; The River 38-46; Seeber’s 35-49. Good Games and Series - A. Tasker 163438; J. Pettengill 136-351; L. Friend 134343; G. Scobey 176; E. Ulrich 200-498; G. Otis 169-470; N. Varney 144-393; B. Norris DK girls get a third KVA win 144-393; S. Beebe 196-536; J. Pitch 143-379; N. Potter 178-455; L. Elliston 214; T. Christopher 182-511. Friday Night Mixed Team #14 14; Spencers Towing 12; Lucky #13 12; Oldies But Goodies 12; We’re a Mess 11; AN’D Signs 10; Here 4 the Party 10; 9-na-Wiggle 9; All But One 9; Spare Time 9; Ten Pins 8; Dum Schitz 7; Greasy Balls 5. Women’s Good Games and Series - J. Gasper 213-575; K. Kuhlman 193-521; B. Vugteveen 164-458; D. Wandell 159-416; C. Thomson 154-411; F. Bell 225; D. Bartimus 212; T. Bush 188; T. Healey 182; E. Vanasse 172; M. Sears 171. Men’s Good Games and Series - F. Thompson 224-585; T. Healey 223-539; B. Madden 191-525; B. Bell 178-522; M. Vugteveen 201-520; M. Albert 189-463; D. Carpenter 236; H. Pennington 223; A. Taylor 196; A. Rhodes 193. Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 50; Skabbs 47 1/2; Pin Chasers 47; Sandbaggers 47; Straight Liners 46; Striking Distance 45 1/2; Mary’s Hair & Naisl 45 1/2; Funky Bowlers 40 1/2; Late Arrivals 40; Sunday Snoozers 39; Wright Zone 38 1/2; Late Comers 33; R&N 28 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - H. Jordan 208-514; Z. House 167-497; A. Hubbell 161-478; A. Norton 159-452; K. Carr 198-449; K. Farlee 164-440; S. Vandenburg 205; N. Mroz 201; N. Shafer 201; M. Heath 191; M. Daniels 191; T. Franklin 167; F. Ames 165; T. Hilley 143; A. Mooney 140; L. Wright 138; J. Ackels 136. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 225-613; D. Wright 233-591; J. Ackels 235-567; B. Allen 200-553; J. Lesick 187-542; B. Rentz 236; B. Shafer 212; E. Bartlett 197; C. Merica 195; E. Rice 159; T. Demott 53; N. Rich 148. Thursday Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser. 46.5; H.C.B. 45; Northside Pizza 44; Hastings Bowl 43; Newton Const. 42.5; Moore Apts. 42; Miller Farm Repair 41.5; Allure 39; Varney’s Const. 31; Maude’s Team 25; Viking 22.5. High Game and Series - C. Kuhlman 197; T. Wattles 146; D. McMacken 154; J. Gasper 192; R. Cheeseman 138; S. Tobias 152; L. Perry 169; T. Phenix 170; M. Weiler 146; A. Metzger 139; M. Martin 150; K. Ward 134; L. Apsey 193-528; D. Baker 143; W. Barker 145; M. Chase 148; J. Power 159; D. Staines 176; G. Otis 177; N. Shafer 189; J. Baker 156; D. McCollum 177-516; D. Curtis 171. Wednesday Night Classic Crank It Up 51-25; Hastings Manu. 47-29; Bosley’s 47-29; Hastings Bowl 44-32; Game On! 42-34; Westside Beer 42-34; McDonald’s 41.5-34.5; Geukes Meat Market 41-35; Damn Kids 39-37; Grease Monkeys 38-38; Rather B Fishing 38-38; Adrounie House 37-39; Team 8 36-40; AnD Signs 29.5-46.5; Bowman’s 2947. High Games and Series - T. Main 269727; S. Anger 258-684; J. Cantwell 236-608; B. Ferris 235-604; J. Barnum 225; M. Hall 224. Delton Kellogg’s Alea Hammond is hit by Pennfield’s Emma Fishnick as she goes up for a lay-up during Friday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team is playing some of its best basketball of the season. The young Panthers split a pair of tight ball games during the past week in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Delton took a 30-28 lead into the fourth quarter Tuesday against Parchment, and went on to a 42-32 win over the visiting Panthers. Adrienne Culbert scored six of her eight points in the fourth quarter. Kali Tobias got the Delton team to the fourth quarter in a good position for Culbert to help finish off Parchment. Tobias had 19 points and 12 rebounds. She was 7-of-9 from the free throw line. “Kali Tobias was a pillar of strength in the middle,” said Delton head coach Rick Williams. Delton led by just one at the half, 20-19. Williams said that in the second half his team started to get some defensive stops and cut down on their turnovers. Delton is now 4-6 overall and 3-6 in the KVA. The Panthers couldn’t pull one out at Pennfield last Friday night. Pennfield erased a seven-point Delton lead in the final 2:45 of the fourth quarter then scored a 57-53 overtime victory. The Delton girls missed four of their seven free throw attempts in the fourth quarter, and three of four in the fourth quarter. They finished the night just 10-of-24 from the foul line. Delton also struggled to control the basket- The Panthers’ Andrea Polley drives to the hoop at Pennfield Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ball, turning it over 24 times. Freshman Andrea Polley handled much of the load. Of those 24 turnovers, seven belonged to her, but she also scored 20 points for Delton to go with six rebounds and two steals. Tobias chipped in ten points and nine rebounds. Culbert had eight points and 15 rebounds. Hannah Williams added four points and five assists. Alea Hammond had seven points, five assists, and seven steals. While Polley was putting on a show on one end, Pennfield center Amber Klinkel was on the other. Klinkel finished with 22 points. Her teammate Breanna Pelloni added eight points. Delton Kellogg’s girls visit Maple Valley Friday, then will be home against GalesburgAugusta next Tuesday. Saxons get state medallist back The Hastings varsity wrestling team is 6-0 in duals since the return of senior Matt Watson to the line-up at 125 pounds. That only covers two days worth of wrestling competitions, and the Saxons didn’t really need an extra state qualifier in their line-up to get all six victories. Watson’s first match, after being out of the line-up since the first week of the season, didn’t last too long. He pinned Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Bobby Eggelston in 1 minute 45 seconds. “He is a three-time state qualifier and twotime placer, who was third last year, and seems no worse for the time off,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. “Matt wrestled very well and seems to be ready to make another run, it is great having him back in the line-up.” The Saxon team scored a 68-4 win over Catholic Central last Wednesday night to improve to 5-0 in the league. Watson was one of 13 Saxons to score wins on the night, and one of nine who scored pins. Others recording pins for Hastings were Max Wilcox (103 pounds), Loren Smith (112), Brian Baum (119), Gage Pederson (135), Trent Brisboe (145), Mike Cross (171), Colton Marlette (189), and Luke Mansfield (285). Beau Reaser (215), Austin Endsley (130), and Collin Ferguson (140) scored decisions for the Saxons, and Micah Huver (152) won by technical fall. Hastings is 16-2 overall this season after winning Saturday’s Benzie County Central duals with a perfect 5-0 record. The Saxons scored wins over Mt. Pleasant, Reed City, Benzie Central, Cheyboygan, and Houghton Lake. Watson, Pederson, Brisboe, Reaser, Marlette, and Mansfield were all 5-0 on the day. Wilcox, Alex Auer, Endsley, Ferguson, Huver, Matt Schild, and Cross won four matches, while Smith won three. The Saxon ‘B’ team also had a good day Saturday, going 4-1 at the Buchanan Duals. Mitchell Brisboe (125) won all five of his matches on the day. Garrett Darling (135), Paul Guenther (140), and Jason Eckley (152) had four wins each. The Saxons host their own set of duals at home this Saturday, then will be home for a quad on Wednesday night. Everybody’s scores went up, and the Saxons moved up a place too. Hastings was fourth at the second O-K Gold Conference competitive cheer jamboree of the season last Wednesday night. Catholic Central, which held the lead going into round three of the first league jamboree and dropped to third overall, held on this time. The Cougars finished with a score of 727.9216. Caledonia was second at 700.5200, Thornapple Kellogg third at 697.8694, Hastings fourth at 662.1010, and Wayland fifth at 658.2896. The Saxons had the lowest round one score of the night, at 200.2, but bounced back with a 189.3010 in round two and a 272.6 in round three. Wayland trailed the Saxons by just over a point entering the third round, but an eightpoint deduction in the final round cost the Wildcats the fourth-place spot. “I thought my team looked real good,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. “We’re still looking for that wow factor on the floor, but our round three was cleaner. I have high hopes for this week at Caledonia.” Thornapple Kellogg had the best round three score at Hastings Wednesday, with a 300.5, but still finished in third place after scoring a 205.2 in round one and a 192.1694 in round two. Catholic Central had the best score in each of the first two rounds, with a 215.0 in round one and 213.4216 in round two. Every team had a better overall score on the night than it had in the first league jamboree. The Hastings junior varsity girls had a good night too, winning their competition with a score of 559.4376. It was the start of a busy few days for the Thornapple Kellogg girls. They competed in the Holland Christian Invitational Saturday, and placed third in their three-team competition with Sparta and St. Joseph. TK scored a 212.7 in round one, a 187.6528 in round two, and a 287.9 in round three for an overall total of 688.2528. Sparta won the event, with a score of 720.2372, and St. Joseph scored a 703.4050. The highest score of the day actually came from West Ottawa’s junior varsity team, with finished with a total of 734.8380 points. The top varsity score was in the division for smaller schools, where Holland Christian scored a 732.8968. On Monday, the Trojans took part in the Comstock Park Invitational and placed third. The host Panthers won the invite with a score of 782.890, followed by Chippewa Hills 740.250, TK 698.248, Shelby 667.784, Tri County 632.765, and Fremont 530.543. TK scored a 208.3 in round one, 190.148 in round two, and 299.8 in round three. Comstock Park had the day’s top scores in rounds two and three, with a 244.690 and 311.3 respectively. Chippewa Hills was the top team in round one, with a 227.4. Delton Kellogg cheer team hasn’t saved best for last Gold’s scores go up at meet two Mattawan had the second-best overall score of the day, winning the Division 2 championship with a point total of 712.436. Portage Central won the Division 1 title at 650.034. Last Wednesday, Plainwell won the Loy Norrix Invitational with a score of 626.3158. Battle Creek Central was second at 622.0400, followed by Coloma 588.8260, Delton Kellogg 578.0048, Berrien Springs 570.9540, and Loy Norrix 544.9840. The Panthers scored a 189.6 in round one, a 173.7048 in round two, and a 252.7 in round three. Even with a 22-point deduction in round one, the Panthers had the second best score of that round behind Coloma which scored a 194.5. Delton also had the secondbest score in round two behind Plainwell which tallied a 179.3158. Trojans win fourth straight dual to start league season The Trojans met their toughest challenge of the O-K Gold Conference season, so far, last Wednesday night. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team improved to 4-0 in the league with a 5612 win at Wayland. The next challenge will be tougher still, as the Trojans were scheduled to travel to Hastings to take on the 5-0 Saxons last night. “Knowing Hastings, I am sure that every match will be highly contested and a dog fight to the end,” said TK head coach Tom Fletke. “This is the type of meet that both squads need in order to get prepared for the final weeks of the season.” The Trojans and Saxons have won each of the past five O-K Gold Conference champi- onships. TK is peaking at the right time. Fletke called Wednesday’s win over Wayland probably the best overall match his team has wrestled all year. The Trojan coach was especially impressed with Cody Lydy’s 14-0 major decision at 135 pounds, Donovan Scott’s win at 140, and Thomas Tabor’s 18-10 win over Darin Walker at 145 pounds. Chris Westra won his 100 varsity match for the Trojans, pinning Scott Keena 1 minute and 17 seconds into their 189-pound match. 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Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com 77530980 Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team is still working on its round three performance. The Panthers didn’t take part in round three Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational in Mattawan, and last Wednesday had a 16-point deduction in the round that hurt the team’s overall final score at Loy Norrix. The Panthers finished fifth in the Division 3 competition at Mattawan Saturday. Otsego took the championship with a score of 721.955. Paw Paw was second at 619.850, followed by Coloma 549.450, Comstock 544.110, and Delton Kellogg 342.138. Delton Kellogg had the third best score in the division, just behind second-place Paw Paw, heading into the third round. The Panthers scored a 181.3 in round one and a 160.838 in round two. �Page 20 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings boys overtake Trojans in the second half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The big guns were in foul trouble. Hastings senior forward Adam Skedgell got in trouble early. Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Parrish Hall was in trouble late. The Trojans got just four more points, in the final 3:46, after Hall left the court with his fifth foul and Hastings extended its lead on the way to a 43-30 win in Hastings. Hall led the Trojans on the night with ten points, but had a few of the Trojans’ 15 unforced turnovers himself. A charge accounted for his fourth foul, and as the Saxons brought the ball back up the court he was whistled for number five reaching in near mid-court. TK wasn’t executing well enough on offense, against the stingy Hastings defense, to put together a comeback from the seven points it trailed by at the time with its top scorer on the bench. Thornapple Kellogg led 10-5 at the end of the first quarter, and never trailed until the final minute of the second quarter. Skedgell picked up his second foul 18 seconds into the second quarter, and sat out the rest of the half. Then he picked up his third, on a charge, a couple minutes into the second half. “Especially when we got Skedgell in foul trouble early, not being able to execute before half with him out and them coming into the second half down one was a little disappointing,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. Kody Buursma finished with nine points for the Trojans, and his presence in the paint helped TK build its early lead. Skedgell being out didn’t help the Trojans as much inside as they would have liked though. “Dustin Glaser played phenomenal,” said Saxon head coach Don Schils. “He just gave use huge minutes. With Skedgell being in foul trouble as much as he was, he gave us somebody else to put a body on Kody.” Laker agreed on Glaser’s impact. “He came in and he played very physically on Kody when the ball got in there. He had a couple of steals, and tipped a couple that other guys on his team got. The thing was, we weren’t always in a spot where we had to get it in to him.” Glaser finished with seven points. Hastings took its first lead, 17-16, on a three-pointer by Dane Schils with 29.3 seconds left in the first half. He drilled another one 19 seconds into the second half to put his team up 20-16. “We made a couple of rotation errors at the end of the half and a the beginning of the half,” Laker said. “We were kind of daring someone other than Skedgell to beat us, with the way he’s been going. That’s not a real high percentage shot there from the corner.” Buursma cut it to two a few seconds later, but then the Saxons pushed the lead to 24-18 thanks to offensive rebounds and putbacks by Glaser and Brad Hayden. Hayden tied Schils for the Saxon scoring lead, with ten points each. The Saxons’ Dylan McKay (center) is swarmed by Thornapple Kellogg’s (from left) Josh Haney, Parrish Hall, and David Comeau as he brings the ball across mid-court during the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Dustin Bateson looks for a way around Thornapple Kellogg’s Dustin Bateson during the third quarter of Hastings’ 43-30 win of the Trojans Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Down the stretch they executed a lot better and they outhustled us,” Laker said. “They got a couple of offensive rebounds, which were huge. When you play defense for 40 or 50 seconds and don’t come down with it, that’s tough.” Hastings improves to 4-2 in the conference, with its only losses coming against Wayland and Catholic Central. “Even though it wasn’t one of either team’s better games, that’s what I like about this team,” coach Schils said. “When we need it somebody steps up, whether its for a whole game or for a few minutes here and there.” The Saxons are 8-3 overall. Tuesday they fell for the third time this season, 42-39 at home against Battle Creek Central. Dane Schils knocked down a three-pointer with 40 seconds left to put his team up one, but Battle Creek Central got a quick bucket by Trey McDonald to go back in front then knocked down just enough free throws to hold off the Saxons. Hastings had a couple looks at three-pointers in the final seconds that would fall. “Battle Creek Central is a good team. They were 8-3 coming in, a Class A team. We had a legitimate chance,” said coach Schils. “We had chances to win the game. In the games we’ve lost this year, we’re a couple plays offensively or defensively from winning these games.” Hastings built a 22-18 half-time lead, and had its edge up to six points at 28-22 in the third quarter before a couple Saxon turnovers led to easy Bearcat baskets the other way. Hastings still led 33-32 entering the fourth quarter, but the momentum had clearly shifted. Thornapple Kellogg’s Parrish Hall (center) fights for the basketball with Hastings’ Brad Hayden (left) and Dane Schils (right) late in the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Skedgell led Hastings on the night with 14 points, and ten rebounds. Brad Hayden chipped in nine points, and Riley McLean had three assists. McDonald and Brock Reynolds led the Bearcats with eight points each on the night. Lion senior wins 100th, but DK wins KVA dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Dusty Cowell’s party wasn’t much of a celebration. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team’s senior 215-pounder just walked out to the center of the mat and had his hand raised Wednesday night, as the host Panthers forfeited the weight class to him at Delton Kellogg High School. The victory was the 100th of Cowell’s career. “This has nothing to do with wrestling, but Dusty is our captain and he has learned how to be a captain which makes that 100th win something special,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts. Cowell is a four-year wrestler at Maple Valley, who’s in his first season as a team captain. “He’s leading by example,” said Ricketts. “He’s picking the other kids up when they’re down. He had to learn that. That makes this real special to me.” Cowell’s teammates needed some picking up on Wednesday, as the defending Kalamazoo Valley Association Panthers scored a 51-19 win over the visiting Lions. Only three other Maple Valley wrestlers won matches. Lion heavyweight Donnie Jensen scored a 10-1 decision over Delton Kellogg’s David Dalm after Cowell’s win. The Lions made it three in a row when Zach Baird pinned Brandon Arnold 35 seconds into their 103pound match. Arnold’s pin gave Maple Valley a 16-12 lead after five matches. The next six Delton Kellogg wrestlers scored pins though, as their team took control. Panther state medallists Mark Loveland at 112 and Matt Loveland at 125 both pinned their Lion opponents. In between, Delton got a pin from Jeff Bissett at 125 pounds and Maple Valley forfeited the 119-pound match to Dylan Leinaar. Maple Valley didn’t get another win until Lucas Brumm scored a 6-1 decision against David Dempsey at 140 pounds. The Lions are now 2-2 in the KVA, while Delton Kellogg improves to 4-1 in the league. Schoolcraft is 5-0 in the conference so far, with wins over both the Lions and Panthers. “That was a big one, after last week,” Delton head coach Rob Heethuis said of topping the Lions. Last week, the Panthers lost their league dual with Schoolcraft. Other winners for Delton on the night Wednesday were Jansen Fluty (171 pounds), Steven Romero (189), Jeff Town (135), Ray Lindsey (145), Harley Miller (152), and Trevor Curtice (160). The Panthers’ Matt Loveland hit a big milestone of his own, Saturday at the Berrien Springs Shamrock Invitational. He scored the 150th and 151st wins of his career and was also named the tournament’s Most Valuable Wrestler as he finished the day in first place. Delton Kellogg only brought 11 wrestlers to the invitational, and all 11 placed in the top four in their weight class. “I thought they just had a great day,” said Heethuis. Matt (125 pounds), Mark Loveland (112), and Bissett (130) all finished first in their weight classes. Romero was second at 189 pounds. Earning third place medals were Leinaar (119), Town (135), Ray Lindsey (145), Miller (152), and Curtice (160). David Dalm (215) and David Dempsey (140) were fourth. Delton Kellogg was slated to host Olivet last night, and will be at Parchment for another league dual next Wednesday. Delton Kellogg’s Jeff Town fights to hold Maple Valley’s Josh Fulford on his back during the third period of their 135-pound bout Wednesday night. Town scored an 8-4 decision. (Photo by Brett Bremer) YMCA BASKETBALL YMCA of Barry County Men’s Basketball Standings A League Woodland Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-0 FlexFab Spartans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Head Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 G-Law/Basic Communication . . . . . . .1-3 Valley Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-5 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Luke Mansfield — Hastings Varsity Wrestling B League Dr. Kenneth Noisewater PC . . . . . . . .4-0 Hastings Family Dental . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 FlexFab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Blarney Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Last Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 GoGo Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-4 Saxon senior Luke Mansfield was a perfect 6-0 last week, wrestling at 285 pounds for the Hastings varsity wrestling team. He helped the Saxons to an O-K Gold Conference win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central with a pin last Wednesday night. On Saturday, Mansfield was one of seven Saxons who were 6-0 on the day at the Benzie County Central Duals. The Saxon team took first place at the tournament. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets Delton Kellogg’s David Dempsey (front) fights to escape the grasp of Maple Valley’s Lucas Brumm during the third period of their 140-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Page 21 Lion boys score first KVA win Hastings kids help team win Big Bear Tournament Three Hastings seventh graders, (from left) Taylor Horton, Cody Olsen, and Joe Smith play for the Kentwood Falcons Pee Wee Hockey team. They started their hockey season in September, and recently the trio helped their team come home with the Championship in the Pee Wee division of the Ann Arbor Big Bear Hockey Tournament. The Pee Wee team faced a Chicago team, a Cleveland team and a Gaylord team in the round-robin portion of the tournament and went 2-1 with the loss coming from the Cleveland Red Raiders. The Falcons won their semifinal game, and faced the Cleveland Red Raiders again for the championship. The Kentwood Falcons won 4-3 this time. Olsen was named MVP for the Championship game. For the five games played during the tournament Olsen had four goals and six assists; Horton had four goals and two assists; Smith had five goals and five assists. Lakewood girls lose for the first time, nine games in by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Portland wanted to keep its crown as the only Capital Area Activities Conference White Division team to run through an entire regular season for a while yet. The Raiders handed Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team its first loss of the season Friday night, 39-28. The Vikings are now 9-1 on the year, and 4-1 in the CAAC-White. Lakewood couldn’t get enough offense going against the tough Raider defense, especially once leading scorer and rebounder Ashley Morris was on the sideline with an injury just a couple minutes into the contest. “We have to adapt and play around that stuff. We didn’t,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “It’s a great learning experience. It’s not like I expected us to go through this whole season undefeated.” The Vikings weren’t doing enough to penetrate against the Raider defense, and weren’t able to push the tempo as they would have liked. “They play such a physical defense, and so do we,” Thompson said. “I knew coming in to this game that throwing up 60 points was unlikely. This is the best defensive team we play all year.” Anna Lynch did step up in Morris’ absence. She finished with 12 points, and knocked down three three-pointers, while also pulling down seven rebounds. She was the only Viking with more than three points. Chelsey Dow added nine rebounds, and Danielle Palmer six. The Vikings trailed 19-13 at the half, and still were only down six heading into the fourth quarter. Portland only managed one field goal in the fourth, but were 12-of-14 from the foul line as the Vikings were forced to foul in an attempt to get back into the game. Sierra Riker had 15 points and Taylor Roe 11 to lead Portland. Thompson told his girls after the game to remember how they felt, and to know that they don’t want to feel that way again. The two teams will close out the regular season against each other, at Lakewood High School, Feb. 27. Lakewood bounced back Tuesday night, scoring a 52-35 win over Charlotte. The Vikings had another of their strong defensive second quarters, limiting the Orioles to just two points in the period. Lakewood scored 17 points of its own in the quarter, to pull out to a 31-15 half-time lead. Alexis Brodbeck had a pair of three-pointers in the first quarter, and Kati Kauffman added two in the second. Kauffman finished with a team-high 16 points. She was 5-of-6 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter to help protect the lead she helped build. Brodbeck finished with ten points, and Lynch added nine. Tanner Johnson led Charlotte with 13 points. The Lakewood girls have a big game at home this Friday night with Corunna in CAAC-White action, then are home against Haslett Tuesday. Viking boys can’t find a way to put the ball in the basket The Vikings shooting woes continue. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team was 0-of-8 from behind the arc, and just 11of-46 overall in a 40-27 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division loss at Portland Friday night. “We had a lot of them that went in and then bang, bang on the rim and they just popped out,” said Viking head coach Mark Farrell. The Vikings scored just four points in the first quarter, and the Raiders jumped out to a 13-4 edge. Lakewood battled back with an 11-5 run in the second quarter. Portland didn’t pus its lead to double figures in the second half until the fourth quarter. Andrew Doane led Lakewood with 11 points, and Logan Lake added ten points. Both finished with five rebounds. Nobody else on the Viking team had more than three points. The Vikings ran their offense well, after seeing that the Raider guards were helping in the post and then racing out to play defense on the perimeter the Vikings were able to get the ball back inside for one-on-one situations and some buckets. Farrell said he was happy with his team’s defense, allowing just 40 points. Josh Petye led Portland with 16 points, and Jake Silas chipped in eight. The problems on the scoreboard aren’t just from poor shooting, but the Vikings aren’t making things easier on themselves by getting their transition game going and getting some easy baskets. Farrell said that his team spends at least a half hour in practice each day on shooting. They have a drill where they take ten minutes, and pairs of players have to knock down 60 threes in that time. The groups usually are just over 50-percent on their attempts, and some days some of them are closer to 70-percent. “I’m not saying we’re great shooters in practice,” said Farrell. “I just think we’re young, and maybe tentative in games. We don’t quite seem to have that same touch we do in practice.” Lakewood managed just 20 points through three quarters Tuesday night, as they dropped a 51-35 contest at Charlotte. Charlotte led 9-6 after one quarter, then went on a 22-9 run in the second quarter to take control of the basketball game. Taylor Farr led Charlotte with 13 points. Chet Lafeve had nine points, and Jason Saldana eight. Lakewood got 13 points from Dylan Benit and seven from Gabe Shellenbarger. The Vikings are now 2-6 overall. They host Corunna Friday night, then visit Haslett Tuesday night. The Lions got off to a couple great starts in the past week, the second one, Tuesday night led to their first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 13-6 edge over the Galesburg-Augusta Rams Tuesday, and went on to a 44-36 win. The Lions’ balanced scoring attack was too much for the Rams, and their two big guns on the night, to overcome. GalesburgAugusta had the game’s top two scorers. Ryan Trayer finished with 16 points and Dylan Davis 14, but only two other Rams scored on the night and they totaled six points. Maple Valley had three players with at least four points, in the first quarter. Jeff Burd and Kyle Fisher had four each, and Jesse Bromley five. Fisher finished with ten points and four rebounds, tying Dustin Houghton for the team lead in both categories. Bromley finished with nine points. The Lion lead grew to 33-21 by the end of the third quarter, before the Rams started a late charge that came up short. Scoring 22 points in the first quarter got the Lions the lead Friday night, but not a big enough lead. Olivet scored a 69-47 win over the Lions in KVA action Friday night. Maple Valley jumped out jumped out to a 22-15 lead in the opening quarter. Dustin Houghton led that charge for the Lions, pouring in nine points in the period. He finished the night with 15 points, to lead the Lions. But after their final bucket of the first quarter, the Lions’ didn’t hit another field goal until the second half. The Eagles came storming back, with a 22-4 run that started late in the opening quarter, to pull in front. They led 33-26 at the half. Jay Cousineau led that charge for the Eagles, and finished with 16 points. Christopher Heisler led Olivet for the game with 17 points, and Zachary Campbell chipped in ten points. The Lions were 4-of-7 from the free throw line in the second quarter, for their only four points of the period. After scoring ten field goals in the first quarter, the Lions only had seven the rest of the night. Riley Fisher finished with 11 points, and a team-high seven rebounds for Maple Valley. Burd chipped in eight points, and Ross Smith five. The Lions took the lead in the end rather than the beginning last Wednesday night, scoring a 64-53 win over Bellevue in a nonconference contest. The two teams were tied at 32 at the half, before Burd got hot. He hit three threes in the third quarter, and the Lions built a 50-43 lead by the end of the period. Bellevue hit 13 foul shots in the second half, but managed just four field goals as the Lions pulled ahead. Burd finished with 19 points and six rebounds for Maple Valley. Houghton chipped in 16 points and eight boards. The The Lions’ Dustin Houghton drives past a Bellevue defender during last Wednesday night’s non-conference win over the Broncos. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions also got eight points from Riley Fisher and 12 from Kyle Fisher. The Lions are back at it in the KVA Friday as they host Delton Kellogg. This week marks the first week of the boys’ playing the night-cap in the league. Girls’ games tip off at 6 p.m., and the boys’ around 7:30. Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. . . It’s a New Year and no better time to purchase your own home. Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 02704768 �Page 22 — Thursday, January 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-02-05.pdf 1b12b5344326f800eb6b9d88e83377da PDF Text Text Home for wounded veteran is complete Leaders must change ‘me’ mentality Panthers get passing game going at Valley See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 21 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 6 NEWS BRIEFS ‘Live United’ victory celebration set Corporations, employees, leadership donors and others will gather Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro ballroom at 5 p.m. to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s Barry County United Way “Live United” campaign. Awards will be given to company and employee campaigns that have achieved the level of bronze, silver, gold or Award of Excellence. Individual leadership awards will be given to residential, professional and employees who donate more than $1,000 per year. The Alexis De’Toqueville Award is given to individuals or corporations that contribute more than $10,000 per year. Last year, residents of Barry County utilized the services of United Way and its partner agencies more than 51,000 times. For more information, call the Barry County United Way at 269-9454010. Tax appeal workshop is tonight Barry County residents who are fed up with high property taxes are encouraged to attend a workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, sponsored by Rep. Brian Calley on how to appeal tax assessments. The meeting will take place at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., in Hastings Calley will answer questions from residents and explain the process of appealing tax assessments. He also will invite local tax assessors to the workshop. For more information about the town hall meeting, contact Calley at 517-373-0842 or e-mail him at briancalley@house.mi.gov. Central Elementary hosting dance The fifth grade fundraising committee at Central Elementary School in Hastings will host the Central Family and Friends Dance Friday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium at Central School. Local rock band, Upside Down Larry, will donate its time and talents to the occasion. Admission is $1 per person; refreshments will be available for purchase. Guests should enter through the gym door instead of the main school entrance. All friends and family of Central students are invited, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds will go toward the Greenfield Village field trip and fifth grade camp. Chocolate focus of teen library party A special party celebrating chocolate is scheduled for students from sixth through 12th grades from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Hastings Public Library. The party, planned by the library’s Teen Advisory Board, will be limited to the first 20 teens to register. There will be lots to do – all involving chocolate – including a candy bar toss, chocolate bingo and chocolate fondue with many dippers. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 5, 2009 Planning commission is again hung up on signs City Bank told 10-foot sign is too tall by Amy Jo Parish The fate of many signs in the B-2 business district was the topic of much discussion at Monday night’s meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission. City Planner Tim Johnson presented the board with a memo detailing several suggested regulations for the commission’s consideration. Among the proposals is the concept of basing the maximum square footage of a sign on the amount of road frontage a business owns at the site. The biggest change, however, could come in the form of converting all pole signs in the B-2 business district to ground signs. After questioning from Johnson, Commission Chair Elizabeth Forbes said the intent is to not allow any new pole signs in the district. The proposed language of the new regulations defines any pole sign as non-con- forming if the language is adopted. “If regulations are adopted to no longer allow pole signs in the B-2 zone, then all existing pole signs would become non-conforming. In order to ensure that over the course of time these pole signs are replaced by ground signs, some language should be added to the sign ordinance to increase the possibilities for such replacement,” Johnson stated in his memo. The monetary consequences such a change would have on the businesses was not discussed at the meeting, and neither City Manager Jeff Mansfield or Community Development Director John Hart were available for comment at press time. Johnson suggested to the commission that business owners who would be affected by the change have a chance to comment on the sug- gestions before adoption by the commission. “This is a fairly drastic change from what you have, so it would be better to hear from business owners now rather than at a council meeting,” said Johnson. “I think it just makes sense to contact the people this affects the most.” Mayor Bob May and Mansfield suggested asking a group of business owners to attend a meeting once the language is further developed to help in the process of revising the ordinance. The B-2 business district includes those businesses on Broadway, Michigan and State Street. The commission also adopted an amendment for the B-1 central business district, restricting the size of ground signs. The maximum size of 35 square feet and maximum height of six feet above grade halts Hastings City Bank’s plans to erect a new monument sign on its property where the previous bank building once stood. The proposed sign, measuring 10 feet in height, included a plaque from the original building detailing the con- struction date and board of directors. After Monday night’s unanimous adoption of the amendment, the bank, which has brought its sign proposal before the planning commission for the past three months, was sent back to the drawing board. The next step on the change will be a public hearing to gather input and comments from the public regarding the proposed changes. The amendment details that the ground signs must be set back at least five feet from all lot lines and must be constructed primarily of wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, glazed tile or other similar decorative material. Under direction from Forbes, the staff also will work to develop language ensuring that quality products are used and to regulate the use of flashing, strobe-like signs that may distract drivers. The commission will review the language at its next regular meeting Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Hastings City Hall. Bill Seif to keep auto service department open by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The perfect headline would be “Welcome back, Bill,” said Vern Smith, a loyal customer of Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick Inc. Bill Seif, who recently closed his new and used vehicle dealership in Hastings due to slumping sales caused by the nation’s current economic tsunami, has decided to keep his service department open. He closed the dealership Jan. 23 and had planned to close the service department Jan. 30. “My employees,” Seif said, were the reason for his decision to continue offering automotive repair and various other services at the dealership site at 1435 South M-37 (Hanover). Five employees will be on the job there servicing any kind of cars, Seif said. The service department is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To Vern and Hilda Smith, of Hastings, and probably many others, Seif’s decision is good news. In fact, they are elated. Hilda said they weren’t interested in taking their vehicle to larger metropolitan areas for warranty work or other servicing. Seif said a lot of his customers felt bad about the closing of his business. Keeping the service department operating likely softens the disappointment. “By re-opening his (Seif’s) business, he will be helping other businesses in Hastings by buying parts and supplies from them,” Vern Smith said. “Also, Bill’s employees will keep their jobs. Right now, more jobs are needed. “All Mr. Seif’s customers need him in our community. He has always been there when we needed him most. We are very fortunate that he is still with us,” Vern said. He praised Seif’s community contributions. For instance, Seif supports 4-H youths, buying livestock the young people raise and See SERVICE, page 2 Delton Kellogg Follies rehearsals in full swing Follies Heroes 2009 is the theme of this year’s variety show featuring about 75 students, freshman through seniors, who attend Delton Kellogg High School. Follies will be held Feb. 18, 19 and 21. Shows are at 7 p.m. for all performances and in addition there will be a matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets are on sale now for $5 each by calling or going in person to the high school office, 6239200. Members of the Delton Kellogg Girls’ KickLine (above) are dancing to “Stars and Stripes Forever” in tribute to national heroes. They are (from left) Janet Fase, Jo Hoeberling, Malin Sviendal, Lauren Knollenberg, Sarah Robbins, Abby Culbert, Suzie Guyetand, Melissa Jullian, Tarah Keim, Ryann Risner and Sarah Henry. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Gun Lake Tribe’s land finally put into trust Friday, the federal government placed 147 acres of land into trust for the benefit of the Gun Lake Tribe to use for economic development purposes. The Tribe may now proceed with construction of the Gun Lake Casino. Two recent significant federal court rulings preceded the trust acquisition. “Today, we rejoice knowing that all our hard work has paid off and the sacrifices of our ancestors was not made in vain,” said D.K. Sprague, tribal chairman in a press release Friday. “Now it’s official. Justice has been served to those who were motivated by greed and power to delay this project for nearly 10 years.” The casino land title was transferred to the United States government Jan. 30 to be held in trust on behalf of the tribe. The Department of the Interior authorized the title transfer, which is not open to a legal challenge. This action ends any legal ambiguity about the tribe’s ability to conduct gaming in accordance with federal law. Trust status was stalled for nearly four years by lawsuits from Michigan Gambling Opposition (MichGO) and its financiers in 23 is Enough. The last legal motions were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court and finally Federal District Judge Richard J. Leon. “We said from day one that we will prevail over these frivolous legal challenges, and we did. We also said that we will never do business with any person or group that opposed This is an artist’s rendering of the proposed Gun Lake Casino. this project,” said Sprague. Through many legal victories that were followed by long periods of delay, thousands of people stuck by the tribe, he said. The first of these groups was Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI). Beginning with just a handful, FOGLI has grown to over 10,000 supporters. Local governments, business chambers, building trade unions and civic groups followed to number more than 40 different organizations that support the casino. The casino proposal that started amongst public chaos caused by casino opponents ended with editorial endorsements from newspapers in Detroit all the way to Holland. “One of our dearest friends was the late Bill Brown, the beloved editor of the Allegan County News, who once wrote an article titled ‘In Land We Trust.’ The tribe is thankful for all our supporters, including the wonderful people who make up FOGLI,” said Sprague. Throughout the entire process, no unit of government or court of law was ever con- vinced to oppose the casino by anti-Gun Lake Tribe forces, he added. “This is great news for area residents and business owners who have had to wait so many years. This tribal gaming project is going to create jobs and business opportunities for our community. Congratulations to the Tribe and the 10,000-strong members of FOGLI. I am excited to work with the tribe for years to come,” said Roger VanVolkinburg, Wayland Township Supervisor. Soon the tribe will hold a press conference to announce a groundbreaking date, provide information for those who want to apply for a casino job, and inform area business owners how they can bid on contracts for goods and services. The Gun Lake Tribe’s proposed casino will create 1,800 direct jobs with a total average annual compensation package of $40,000; 3,100 indirect jobs; and more than $20 million per year in direct purchases of goods and services from West Michigan businesses. For more information visit www.mbpi.org, and www.fogli.org The Gun Lake Casino will be operated by the tribe’s management partner, Station Casinos. Electronic versions of this release, a historical timeline, a hearing transcript before Federal District Judge Leon, and Gun Lake Casino renderings are available at www.mbpi.org. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Rep. Calley is the star– NEWS BRIEFS Musical concert to benefit continued from front page Reserve a place by calling 269-945-4263 or stop by the library and sign up at the information desk. Antiques, computers on tap for ILR "Antiques and Collectibles" and "Tuning up Your PC" are the next topics in the February series of classes for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). Jill Turner of the Lady Peddler in downtown Hastings, will conduct a program on antiques and collectibles from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. She will discuss various items being sought by collectors. Just like a vehicle, a personal computer needs maintenance. Randy Dirks will conduct a PC “tune-up” class and demonstrate routine procedures to perform on PCs as well as simple troubleshooting steps to take before calling for help. The class will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Feb. 16 and 23. Both programs will be conducted at Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Classes are sponsored by ILR for seniors 50 and over. For additional information or registration, call the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. Red Cross blood drive is Feb. 10 The next American Red Cross blood drive at Thornapple Township Emergency Services building, 128 High St., Middleville, will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Donors must be 17 or older, in reasonably good health and have a photo ID at time of donation. Local blood drive coordinator Francy Tobin quoting the Red Cross, said, "The need is constant; the gratification is instant." Progressive Dems to meet Feb. 11 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Anyone interested in progressive values and working to move the Democratic agenda forward is welcome to attend. Nominations needed for Hastings Alumnus of the Year Award The board of directors of the Hastings High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations until March 15 for the 2009 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday, May 30, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be typed and should contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons may include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization memberships, personal character, and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The alumni board would like to continue to consider previously submitted nominations, as well as new nominations. The board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to resubmit again with up-to-date information for consideration. Send Alumnus of the Year nomination letters to Donna Brown, president; Hastings High School Alumni Association, 810 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Alpha Women’s Center residential move delayed by Amy Jo Parish On behalf of the Alpha Women’s Center, Lois Ozuna attended the Hastings Planning Commission meeting Monday evening to discuss a proposed text amendment that would allow the nonprofit organization to operate from a home in the R-2 residential zone. The center provides workshops and training to pregnant women and mothers of young children, and has operated out of an upstairs office in downtown Hastings. Ozuna said she feels the center’s teachings would be much more effective in a realistic home setting. “We’re talking with parents about how to take care of babies, and it helps to have a place to show them how to do that,” she said. The planning commission questioned whether the amendment would open the R-2 district to other home businesses, such as insurance agencies. Similarities and differences between the Alpha Women’s Center and Green Gables Haven shelter also were discussed. The main difference, said both Ozuna and City Planner Tim Johnson, is the fact that no one will reside at the facility. Green Gables houses victims of domestic abuse at its site, sometimes for months at a time. “We are less transient than (Green Gables),” said Ozuna. “In a week, I would say, someone would be there daily with the exception of one or two days. There would probably be one weekend a month where we would be there overnight ... We are very lowkey, so this is going to look like a house in the neighborhood.” Johnson mentioned the impact a residence that is empty for a large part of the time would have on the character of the neighborhood. “The main difference (between Alpha and Green Gables) is that no one is living in this house in a residential neighborhood, and that’s the purpose of this neighborhood is for people live there. That’s my main point to you ... you can allow this if you wish but what the purpose of the neighborhood in the first place, to maintain the neighborhood character,” said Johnson. The commission voted unanimously to send the language back to the city staff for further development before it is adopted. The commission was reluctant to make any changes without further discussion and research since the alterations would encompass the whole district and wouldn’t be specific to the Alpha Women’s Center. The planning commission will meet again Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Hastings City Hall. Callton picked for state political leadership program Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton has been selected to attend the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University. “The program recruits, trains, and inspires tomorrow's public policy leaders, preparing them with vision, commitment, and the skills for effective governance,” according to a press release. In a multi-partisan learning environment, a diverse group of 24 individuals from across the state engage in a public policy and leadership curriculum during the program. This is a unique concept not only to Michigan, but also nationally, the press release said. This 10-month weekend program incorporates practical politics, public policy analysis and process, personal leadership development, and effective governance. “Graduates have put the skills and relationships acquired through the program to work in their communities as candidates for office, as government officials or as citizen activists," the press release said. Service, continued from page 1 then sell at the Barry County Fair. Participating in parades and other activities were among the ways he has enjoyed being a community booster. Seif actively supported the local driver’s training programs, “which helped our young people just beginning to learn to drive,” Vern said. “He has given so much to this community.” Seif, who had operated the dealership for 16 years, had the last remaining new car dealership in Hastings. He is keeping his license to sell used cars, but doesn’t know yet if he will venture in that direction in the future. Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Lots of country music splashed with some humor will celebrate the life of the late Mary Youngs and benefit the scholarship fund created in her memory to help Hastings High School students who share her passions – music and sports. “Road to Nashville” begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Hastings First United Methodist Church, held in conjunction with the church’s Live Under the Dome concert series. A variety of songs punctuate the show, which will also have a plot, written by Steve Youngs (husband of the late Mary Youngs). John Merritt is the narrator, and Holly Bolthouse is the piano accompanist. “This is a great way to enjoy country music,” Steve said. “It’s a freewill offering so there’s no ticket so you can enjoy yourself and help somebody else with your freewill offering.” Mary Youngs is remembered in the Hastings area community as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, friend and inspiration to many. She had been Northeastern Elementary School’s principal for 12 years when she died Feb. 19, 2006 from a heart attack at the age of 56. Local talent abounds in the production, and the star of the show for the second consecutive year is State Rep. Brian Calley, of the 87th District, who represents Barry and Ionia counties. Calley sings and plays the piano. Of his first appearance for the scholarship benefit, he said, “It was really fun. I’ve been looking forward to this ever since then. Just to go into it and play music and sing with a group of people and a band, I don’t get that opportunity very often anymore. It’s really special. I cherish it.” Calley says he has been singing as long as he can remember and was active in high school choir and chorus and many musicals. He met his future wife when they were playing opposite leads in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” “... I’ve got a life-long love affair with music. I just really look forward to opportunities to sing and play piano. “This (upcoming show) is even more special because not only is it a lot of fun to get together with friends and sing and play, but also the cause – it’s education. With music being so special to me personally, having this type of a scholarship opportunity to help a kid get involved or pursue that kind of dream is really special,” he said. “It’s going to be a blast.” Entertainers in the program are: • Doug Acker, who is singing “GoodHearted Woman.” • Cindy Bender, who is singing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.” • Brian Calley, singing “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Let It Be,” “I Guess They Call it the Blues,” and “Desperado.” State Rep. Brian Calley (left) is the star of the scholarship benefit concert for the second consecutive year. Pictured with him is Barry County Board Chairman Mike Callton who will play the harmonica during the special program. • Mike Callton, who will perform on the harmonica. • Fred Jacobs, singing “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Cry” (a song made famous by Johnny Ray). • Erin Merritt, singing “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Black Velvet.” • John Merritt, singing “Detroit City.” • Jennie Stafford, singing “Crying.” • The Fish Headz, the praise band of Hastings First United Methodist Church, performing “Achy Breaky Heart,” “On the Road to Nashville,” and “On the Road Again.” • Patrick Timmis, singing “The Dance” (a Garth Brooks song). • Jill VanZyl, singing “The End of the World” (a vintage Skeeter Davis song); Jill and Steve Youngs also will sing “Ring of Fire.” • Chase Youngs (son of Steve and the late Mary Youngs), singing “I’ve Been Everywhere.” • Steve Youngs, singing “He’ll Have to Go” with Cindy Bender singing the answer to that: “He’ll Have to Stay.” Of the plot that is interwoven between songs, Steve Youngs said, “Brian (Calley) is going to try to make it in the music business, going to Nashville, but we’re not going to say whether it’s Nashville, Michigan or Nashville, Tennessee.” After the show, the First United Methodist Church is providing refreshments. Steve Youngs is excited about helping local teens with scholarships in memory of his wife. The scholarship is offered to Hastings High School students who have completed four years of athletics and four years of music,” he said. “It’s quite an exceptional student they are looking for here. Last year, they found two,” said Erin Welker, communications director of the Barry Community Foundation, which holds and administers the scholarship funds. The local foundation also helps with the administration of online scholarship applications, she added. “Scholarships are really a great thing because it’s lovely to see people who have a passion like Mary had for music and athletics and see that passed on in the youth and kind of ignite that new passion in them,” Welker said. “If anybody wants to do a scholarship in that respect, we (at the foundation) are happy to be the vehicle for philanthropy for all people who would like to share their passion.” Mary Youngs Scholarship opportunities are already open for this year’s Hastings seniors who fulfill the music and sports criteria. “We’ve already started to receive applicants (for this year),” Welker said, adding that she encourages qualifying students to apply. People who want to donate to the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund and can’t attend the Feb. 7 performance can make a check out to the Barry Community Foundation or donate online and designate the Mary Youngs’ fund. Checks should be sent to the Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings, Mich. 49058. The church is located at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. Home for wounded veteran is completed by Jon Gambee Staff Writer More than 200 people were on hand Jan. 31 when Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman and his fiancee, Heather Lovell, received the keys to their new home, located in Fox Glove Estates, in Irving Township east of Middleville. The home was constructed through the efforts of Home For Our Troops, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization that has built more than three dozen homes for severely disabled veterans throughout the country. But the actual construction — materials and labor — was provided through local volunteers and organizations that honored Hoffman for his service to his country. Hoffman was injured Jan. 6, 2007, when a rocket-propelled grenade severed his spine, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. The home is equipped with a ceiling tracking system that will enable Hoffman to move throughout the one-story structure and also includes a complex ventilation system to help prevent infection and a generator that will serve as backup if the power is shut down for any reason. “I hesitate to begin naming the many, many people who contributed countless hours on this project,” Teater said prior to the ceremony. “I’m afraid I will leave someone out. All of the materials and the labor came from volunteers who wanted to show their appreciation to Josh for the sacrifice he made for his country.” One of the presentations came from Frank Shepherd, Michigan vice commander of the Disabled American Veterans. Shepherd presented Hoffman with a Purple Heart plaque honoring the veteran for his service. The plaque was made by Doug Pickel, local artist, who has made similar plaques to be presented to disabled veterans. “I am proud to have been a part of this day,” Pickel said. “Josh gave the ultimate sacrifice to his country and I just wanted to make something for him that showed his country’s appreciation.” A number of speakers were on hand for the ceremony. Teater said the list of people who contributed time and money to the project is Heather Lovell shows her fiance, Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman, the Purple Heart plaque presented to Hoffman during an open house held Jan. 31 in their new home. The home was constructed by local volunteers led by Chet Teater and the Caledonia American Legion. The plaque was presented to Hoffman by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled American Veterans, Calhoun County Chapter 7 and the Hastings American Legion Post. too long to read off, but he gave particular credit to Bill Bravada for his time and effort. “I could not begin to count the hours of time Bill spent here,” Teater said. “But for all of his, it was a labor of love and respect.” Lovell said she found the support given to her and Hoffman, “unbelievable. I can’t begin to put it into words,” she said. Homeless-prevention grant to benefit Barry County residents Community Action has announced a grant from the Barry Community Foundation to help prevent homelessness for individuals and families in Barry County. The grant, totaling $15,971, will provide critical funds to assist individuals and families to obtain safe housing and prevent eviction, foreclosure and utility shut-off. These funds will be utilized in Barry County only. "We are so grateful for this funding," said Beverly Newton, community resource manager at Community Action’s Barry County office. "It helps fill a gap in homeless-prevention funding. And in winter, it will be significant for obtaining and preserving shelter and heat for vulnerable individuals and families." For more information about Community Action and its services, call the office in Hastings at 269-948-4260 or visit online at www.CAASCM.org. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 3 DEQ’s Land and Water division reviews wetlands impact by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Feb. 3, Holly Vickers from the Land and Water division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality opened a public hearing on the request by the Barry County Road Commission to upgrade and extend Crane and Finkbeiner roads east to M-37. The project would involve just over threefourths of a mile of new and existing road construction including a 145-foot bridge over Spring Creek and 235-foot bridge over the Thornapple. Construction of the connecting roadway would impact .54 acres of wetlands in the project area. In exchange, 1.28 acres of wetlands will be mitigated along nearby Adams Road, along with flood plain compensation. The public hearing opened with a presentation by Heather Smith, environmental quality analyst for the Barry County Road Commission, which included a description of impacts on the wetlands. The fill volume is 3,600 cubic yards, the fill area is 23,554 square feet or .54 acres, she said. The dredge volume is 2,600 cubic yards within the .54 acres. The site on Adams Road for the conceptual mitigation has been reviewed by the DEQ, and a plan has been submitted for a permit. The proposed mitigation includes replacing .48 acres for the .24 acres of trees that will be removed. The wet meadow of .10 acre, which will be removed, will be replaced at a ratio of 5:1 Heather Smith from the Barry County Road Commission presents an overview of the permit application at the beginning of the public hearing Feb. 3 on the Finkbeiner/Crane bridge project’s impact on wetlands in the area. Resident Veronica Scofield, standing, spoke out against the project. Seated are Cindy and John Herweyer. Heather Smith points out the half-acre wetland on the project design. with compensation of half an acre. In addition, a scrub shrub area will be replaced by 1.5 ratio with the fifth of an acre taken replaced by .30 acres of shrubs. Following the Smith’s review of the project, Vickers and Smith explained that while it was not perhaps clear in the plans, there was adequate area for wildlife to move and the plan still included a way to provide access to the future development of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Vickers then opened the hearing to official comments on the permit request. The first speaker was Geoff Moffat speaking as community planner for both the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township. He spoke in support of the road project and the permit request. “This project is vital to the economic health of Barry County,” said Moffat. He explained that 70 percent of the 1,100 employees at the Bradford White water heater manufacturer off Whitneyville Road in Middleville live in Barry County. He mentioned that twice the number of employees at Bradford White live in Hastings as live in Middleville. Moffat stressed that this was not just a project that will impact Middleville but will have impact on the greater community. He noted that there are no railroad lines in the county, and that motor freight is the only way to move products built within the area. He echoed Smith’s announcement that the Federal Highway Administration had issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the project regarding an endangered bat. He added that no threatened bats were found in the area in three separate studies. Moffat added that while planning in this area is taking into account that it is “environmentally sensitive,” the Finkbeiner/Crane roads project is the most viable for motor freight. Mike Ross from the National Resources Conservation Services told Vickers that Joanne Barnard from the Barry Conservation District had asked him to review the project. He told Vickers that he believes more culverts for wildlife should be installed west of Spring Creek, more mitigation for sediment created during excavation and that he has real concerns about where the dredge material will be moved. Rick Moore from the Thornapple Trail Association and Barry County Parks Commission said, “I am here to lend my support to this project. I believe that it is important to future recreational tourism in the county and will be a way to provide education about natural areas.” He did note that “good fences make good neighbors.” Cindy Herweyer presented Vickers with a detailed written response to the permit request. She questioned the protecting of rural character of downtown Middleville by this project. “Destroying wetlands, trees, gravel country road and rural lands is the exact opposite,” she said. “Downtown Middleville is not rural, it is a business district.” Herweyer told Vickers that she believed the Washington Street alternative was a better one for this project. She also noted that, “mitigation cannot do what thousands of years have accomplished naturally.” Among the benefits to the Washington Street alternative, she said, was its closer proximity to the Bradford White plant and safer turning. Herweyer included the fact that Allegan County does not yet have the right of way for its part of the connector to the US-131 highway and may result in a “bridge to nowhere.” She also said she was concerned that permit approval may allow the Barry County Road Commission or other groups to come into the proposed bridge area and “start cutting trees and dredging wetlands” without all the funds available. If Michigan does not receive federal dollars for the stimulus program, “Damage will have been done to the trees and river that cannot be put back,” she said. Herweyer closed her comments by asking for a delay on the decision. Veronica Scofield told Vickers, “We don’t need this project going through our property.” She underlined her concern with flooding and impact on local deer herds, turkeys and even badgers. She told Vickers that she does not believe that the road commission has taken into con- sideration the polluting nature of road runoff. She is concerned that road salt and truck emissions would impact trees and birds and put pastures under water. Scofield also predicted that the intersection of M-37 and Finkbeiner Road will become “a killing corner.” She claimed that residents who own properties along the Finkbeiner/Crane roads corridor have been coerced into selling property. “We are being cheated out of our property and heritage,” she said, telling Vickers, “We’ve been told that the permit has already been issued.” Village annexation is not wanted, added Scofield, and there was no reason to hook up to water and sewer lines at this time. Smith was asked after the meeting whether those negotiating with property owners were told the permits have already been approved for the project. “While I don’t know what the negotiators are saying, they do know that the permits have not yet been issued but that the road commission is committed to completing this project,” said Smith. The Land and Water division of the DEQ will accept written comments on this request for a permit until Feb. 13. Comments can be sent to the MDEQ, Land and Water Management Division, PO Box 30458, Lansing, MI 48909. The permit application number is 08-08-0060-P. The decision on this application is expected to be made by April 6. Governor gives state of the state address Cuts may hurt local groups, freezes may benefit residents by Amy Jo Parish In her seventh state of the state address, Gov. Jennifer Granholm detailed an extensive list of cuts and changes to state government that will have wide-ranging impacts. Promising to speak plainly and realistically about the state’s economy, Granholm said that while the past months have been rough, struggles still lie ahead for Michigan families. “Any honest assessment of our state’s economy has to recognize that things are likely to get worse before they get better,” Granholm told the joint session of legislature Tuesday night. “The days when our government could be all things to all people are behind us. This is no time for special interests or pet projects. It’s a time that demands relentless focus and discipline.” In an interview with Christina Shockley of Michigan Public Radio Wednesday morning, Granholm said that though the changes she presented are drastic, they are necessary. The tough budget she will propose next week will help get Michigan on the right track, she added. “The policy changes I am asking the legislature for are policy changes that will create jobs,” said Granholm. “Lots will be cut, so stay tuned on that. There’s two more steps on this plan for Michigan. One more step is the budget, which is really a lot of pain, and the following step will be what we will do when the stimulus (from the federal government) passes so people will see how that money will be spent on job creation.” Granholm announced the reduction of state departments from the current 18 down to eight. One of those cuts is the elimination of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries. Not only will 200 jobs be cut, grants to several local organizations will disappear. The Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs is part of the department and provides grants for nonprofit art groups across the state. According to its Web site, they will award $7.9 million in grants for the fiscal year 2009. This change will cause many art organizations to look elsewhere for funding. However, Andre Wiegand, director of the Thornapple Arts Council, said he does not see an immediate impact on the local council’s events at this time. “We have had very good support locally,” he said. “We know that there will be even greater competition for grants at the state and federal level.” Others may feel the impact more directly, including The Revue Theatre Group, which recently relocated to Nashville. Hollie Auten, director of the children’s shows at The Revue, said the cuts will have a large impact in how the group operates in the coming years. “We could lose anywhere from $2,000 to 4,000 in assistance per show,” said Auten. “It could mean higher ticket prices. It could mean cuts in what we do for shows.” In May, The Revue will a produce children’s show, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” and for the first time is implementing a pay-to-play procedure. The fee will help offset the cost of moving from Vermontville to new facilities in Nashville, though Auten said the group may have to look at creative ways of funding shows in the future. “We will have a $25 participation fee and that includes a show T-shirt, rehearsal CD and anything else they may need for the show,” said Auten. “If there’s no money to put on a show, we may have to look into more sponsorships or cut back on the shows we do. It could force us to actively pursue other grant options that are not funded by the state.” Although the group applied for a grant for the Willy Wonka production, recipients have not yet been announced, and Auten said she is hopeful funds will still come through. “Applications were due Feb. 1, and it usually takes about four to six weeks after sending it in to hear back from them,” said Auten. “We don’t know what grant we will be getting, if any.” A timeframe for cutting the $52 million department was not given during the governor’s address. Granholm outlined four measures she will push in the coming months that she believes will help Michigan’s economy and workforce. The first is to freeze tuition costs at all Michigan universities and community colleges for the next year. “As we accelerate our push to get more kids to college, we cannot have (education) priced out of the market by tuition increases,” said Granholm. Dr. Ed Haring of Kellogg Community College said unlike universities, KCC has been able increase tuition on a very modest level in recent years, and the freeze affects one of the few revenue areas over which the school has control. “Obviously, it’s one of the few variables colleges and universities can have any control over in terms of revenue,” said Haring. “We have, for the last four or five years, been implementing a number of cost-saving measures without sacrificing the quality of services or support. You do, however, begin to run out of options. I don’t think we’re quite there but we have certainly been tightening our belt.” Haring said it appears that any funding from the proposed federal economic stimulus plan would be tied to the decision by institutions to freeze tuition. In all likelihood, Haring said KCC, which operates locally out of the Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings, will not raise tuition next year and will take steps to plan for the years after the economic stimulus money has run out. Granholm’s second measure addressed the growing number of home foreclosures in Michigan. “With thousands of families across our state facing the threat of home foreclosure, I call on the legislature to pass the Home Foreclosure Prevention Act to give families 90 days to work out new financing for their homes without fear of foreclosure,” said Granholm, calling for the legislature to respond quickly to this measure. “I urge both chambers to act immediately, act as if the bank were demanding the key to your home,” said Granholm, as the audience responded with applause. Granholm spoke of the recent death of a 93year-old man in Bay City who froze to death after his utilities had been turned off for failure to pay. As her third measure, she asked the legislature to ensure that such an incident would not happen again this winter by banning shutoffs for seniors, those with disabilities and lowor no-income households. The final measure asked auto insurance agencies across the state to freeze rate increases for the next 12 months. The governor said the legislature is working on reforming the Michigan’s auto insurance, and a freeze would help ensure citizens maintain coverage during coming months. She also hinted that insurance changes would happen as a result of an extensive report that will be released showing that Michigan’s rates are the among the highest in the nation. “This report includes smart, specific proposals to give Michigan drivers the choices that citizens in other states have: solid coverage with fair and affordable rates,” said Granholm. Karen Spica, a regional communications director with Allstate Insurance, said that while she understands the need for insurance cost-cutting, freezing the rates does little to lower the costs behind that insurance. “It’s well-intended, but we don’t understand the economics behind it since insurance is based on costs and it doesn’t do anything to reduce rates,” said Spica. The largest cost in determining insurance rates is the unlimited personal protection coverage Michigan drivers are required to have, and the proposed freeze does nothing to change that balance, said Spica. “The economics don’t seem to work,” she said. “If you don’t do anything to reduce the costs, you really can’t do anything to reduce the rates in Michigan. Simply asking for a freeze in rates doesn’t solve problems.” In her hour-long speech, Granholm also highlighted several initiatives and companies that have worked to create jobs in Michigan, though more efforts need to be implemented in the future. The film industry and renewable energy are two areas that have seen growth in the state and will continue to grow with the support of the government, said Granholm. “The fact that these jobs exist in Michigan today is no accident. These jobs are here because we put a strategy in place to bring them here — often beating out other states and other countries to get them,” she said. Others cuts she proposed include: • Elimination of funding for both state fairs. Granholm said that while they “are a wonder- ful tradition, the state fairs are not an essential purpose of government.” • Returning the enforcement of wetlands regulations to the federal government. • Additional reforms to the justice system. Nine prisons have been closed in the past six years, helping to reduce corrections spending by $460 million. In the months ahead, Granholm said three more facilities will be closed. • A recommendation for long-term reforms to maintain consistent funding for road maintenance and repair. How her proposed initiatives will be implemented and how they will affect local residents and government are unknown. Though change is certain, another question that still remains is whether those changes will be enough to turn Michigan’s economy around. A transcript of Granholm’s address and more information about the proposed changes can be found online at www.michigan.gov/gov. Science Olympiad teams compete in Clio, prepare for TK Members of the Hastings High School Science OIympiad teams finished 12th and 13th out of 36 teams in a practice invitational Saturday in Clio, earning 10 medals and 12 ribbons. They will enter three teams at Thornapple Kellogg's invitational this Saturday. Team members include (front row, from left) Kate Dobbin, Rebecca Senard, (second row) Katy Kesler, Leanne Dinges, Anna Banister, Megan Denny, Kacy Anderson, Taylor Simpson, Lexi Tyson, Jessie Ulrich, Tyler Nelson, Nathaniel McComb (third row) Shelby Winans, Jared Bosma, Nathan Ford, Jessi Doxtader, Natalia Czychy, Natalie VanDenack, Steven Maurer, Connor Lomas, Jeremy Heinrich, Justin McComb, Assistant Coach Ann Beemer, Head Coach Marty Buehler (fourth row) Kim Tebo, Stephen Krammin, Dane Schils, TJ Taylor, Dylan McKay, Kevin Bosma, Joey Longstreet, Nathan Karn, John Kalmink and Bryan Campbell. (Missing from photo are Lexi Pierce, Seth Parker, Marie Hoffman, Kayla Pohl and Keith Garber.) �Page 4 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Roads are already dangerous To the editor: I am responding to a news report on the front page of the Jan. 8 issue of the Banner entitled, "Hearing set for case involving death of deputy." Writer Jon Gambee reports that after 10 weeks, Justin Malik had finally been charged with several felonies and allegedly contributed to the traffic death of Barry County Sheriff Deputy Chris Yonkers. My great concern is why this subject is still free on an appearance bond of $7,500. If I understand current procedure, this means that Malik is free to walk for $750 (10 percent) out of pocket? Based on your report, this subject has demonstrated willful and wanton disregard for the rights and safety of others. He is a convicted felon with 13 probation-violation arrests for either drunk driving or driving while license was suspended. I have little doubt that he is currently driving on our roads with a serious drinking prob- lem and no license. I submit that our roads are dangerous enough without allowing this highrisk individual to be free without supervision. I believe that our prosecutor, the "chief law enforcement officer" for the county, should be strongly advocating for the rights and safety of our citizens. Quoting your report; "Evans, citing the fact that Malik has not been arrested in the interim, did not oppose continuation of the bond." That simply means that he hasn’t been caught yet. Why wouldn’t our prosecutor strongly oppose Malik’s release to protect the public? I certainly hope that this treatment of dangerous felons is not the rule in Barry County. Who is protecting our rights to safe travel? Are your children out on the roads, perhaps with Malik, tonight? James Tolsma, Rutland Township Money wasted in pursuit of donations To the editor: Day after day, my mailbox has three or four letters asking for money. When will it stop? I have so many address labels, I could paper my dining room walls with them, plus the mail brings many note pads and calendars, and everyone wants money for them. When I am not opening letters, I am answering the phone with people asking me for money for this and that and asking for food, clothing and on and on. I was a nurse for years and can understand the need. Being in advertising for 27 years, I can guess the amount of money it must take for these individuals to print thousands of fancy address labels, beautiful calendars, note pads, plus paying employees to find addresses, sending the material out, paying postage, etc. What is the return from families who are unemployed, senior citizens, elderly in nursing homes and others? Do they know how bad they make the average person feel who would like to give but can’t afford to? At the end of the day, I sometimes feel guilty that I cannot give, but I also feel that if all the people who are spending so much money trying to get the people to send money would stop and see how much they spend and send that money to all the various needs, they might find out the needy people are better off. I was born in 1930 in Fort Wayne, Ind., of loving parents and two sisters. I had a wonderful childhood in a very loving family. After high school, I entered nurse’s training. During this period of time (21 years), times were good, people were employed and all was good. Today when you read the news or watch TV or listen on the radio, you hear the words trillions, billions, millions. When I remember back to the good old days, I can’t recall ever hearing my parents using any of those words. Yes, there have been wars and still are. Yes, that takes money and always will. Everyone is feeling the pinch, and it is not getting any better. Virginia Alles, Middleville Two acts are worth noting To the editor: Two important events are worth noting as the new Obama administration has begun its first 100 days. The Lilly Ledbetter Act, for the first time in American history, now mandates equal pay for equal work, ending such discrimination in the workplace against women. Secondly, President Obama's stimulus package has passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the U.S. Senate. It is most unfortunate that not a single Republican member of the House voted to approve the stimulus package (which would generate revenue for our own state), but we can be optimistic that Michigan's senators Levin and Stabenow will support this legislation. Let's remember that Barack Obama is president for all of us, and we need to keep urging our lawmakers to step away from partisan politics in favor of the greater American good. Kathleen Oliver, Middleville Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Leaders must change their ‘me-’centered mentalities As I sit down to write this column it’s already February, leaving just under 11 months until the end of the year. Throughout 2008, most people thought if they could get through the year, 2009 would bring better times. That was before we experienced the crash of the nation’s financial system. Then everyone was saying, “It will get better. Now all we have to do is to get through the presidential election, when Barack Obama will bring a new outlook for the country, new hope for all of us.” What they didn’t talk about was the fact the country would be getting a new president, but the board of directors (Congress) would remain virtually the same. And Congress didn’t let us down. House Democratic Party leaders have announced a new $819 billion stimulus plan filled with overspending. It’s a plan supporting just about anybody who might be a possible voting block in the future. House Democrats passed the bill with all House Republicans and a few Democrats opposing the plan. Early this week, the Senate did the same, coming up with billions in spending under the name of an economic stimulus plan that will help turn the bus around. Here are some of the proposed programs and their anticipated costs: $43 billion to extend unemployment benefits through Dec. 31. $20 billion to increase food stamps. $4 billion to provide one-time supplemental income payments. $2.5 billion in additional welfare payments. $1 billion for home heat subsidies. $1 billion for community action agencies. For health care projects: $40 billion to subsidize health insurance for unemployed. $87 billion to help states with Medicaid payments. $20 billion on new health information technology. $4 billion for preventative care initiative. $1.5 billion for community health centers. $420 million to fight avian flu. $335 million to fight AIDS, STDs and TB For infrastructure projects: $43 billion for transportation projects. $30 billion for highway and bridge construction. $12 billion for mass transit projects. $7.5 billion for transit equipment such as buses $31 billion to construct and repair federal buildings and other public infrastructure. $19 billion in water projects. $10 billion in rail and mass transit projects. For education projects: $41 billion in grants to school districts. $79 billion in state fiscal relief to prevent cuts in state programs. $21 billion for school modernization projects. $16 billion to boost the maximum Pell Grant of $500 to $5,350. $2 billion for the Head Start program. $200 million to fix the national mall. In energy projects: $32 billion to fund a “smart” electricity grid. $6 billion to weatherize homes. For science and technology projects: $10 billion for science facilities. $6 billion to bring high-speed Internet access to under-served areas. $1 billion for the 2010 Census. For housing projects: $13 billion to repair public housing, allowing communities to purchase foreclosed properties, and to help the homeless. For environmental projects: $3.2 billion to clean contaminated sites $400 million for habitat restoration $850 million to prevent forest fires For law enforcement projects: $4 billion in grants to state and local law enforcement groups. Candidate Obama talked about a stronger bipartisan spirit, with more transparency in government, but President Obama is faced with Washington and how it really operates. Republicans, looking to put more money into your wallet by promoting smaller, less-intrusive government, have lost much of their credibility on economic issues as a result of President Bush’s budget-busting policies. You would think, with the situation this country now faces, these elected men and women would be able to sit down together and draft an economic proposal offering some real hope to the citizens so desperately in need. Instead, these elected officials have wasted our time only to come up with a plan filled with government programs that for the most part have very little to do with the economic problems we face in places like Hastings and Barry County. Last Monday, 77,000 job layoffs were announced in a single day from companies including Caterpillar, Sprint Nextel Corp., Home Depot Inc., Ford Motor Company, Eastman Kodak, Black and Decker, Boeing, and Pfizer Inc., just to name a few. Everyone I talk to is trying to figure out how to survive. The collapse of the financial system continues to ricochet through the economy, affecting home values, stocks and retirement accounts in ways not seen since the 1930s. And yet just last week, headlines were filled with news of the massive bonuses paid to executives from the financial industry reported to be over $18 billion. These are the guys who really set the whole crisis in motion by taking on huge risks with little or nothing to lose. In the end, not only did they keep their jobs, we the taxpayers bailed them out. Maybe it’s time to set CEO compensation for publicly held companies so that a vote of the stockholders would be required before the companies can increase salaries beyond a set limit. Obama called the pay packages “shameless.” He questioned the judgment of executives whose companies accepted taxpayer funding to remain solvent and then used taxpayer funds to pad their own wallets. The president talked about how he wants to spend wisely, coming up with a stimulus package promising that any new programs will end if they don’t work. And work they must. Americans are looking for action, not more of the same. The recent election was about sending to Washington the message: “We want change!” But I’m not sure government leaders get it. Not only have we seen problems in Washington, you don’t have to go far from home in places like Lansing, Detroit, Barry County and even in Hastings. All around us, elected officials are making decisions that don’t seem to be in the best interests of taxpayers. According to the Detroit News, that city is facing a $250 to $300 million deficit. Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. announced plans last week to cut staff, reduce wages, increase fines and change the way Detroit does business. Tuesday in Lansing, Gov. Granholm gave her state of the state address, with suggestions on cutting the cost of government and how the new administration’s stimulus package might help Michigan out of the worst economic situation we’ve seen in years. In surrounding local governments, we’ve seen more of the same. The Lake Odessa Village Council recently voted to raise water rates because its engineering firm suggested it do so since water rates haven’t increased in more than 10 years. In Vermontville Township, officials have decided to start charging their own library for utilities, even though others use the building. Apparently, township officials are looking for any way to cut expenses, even at the expense of the small library that serves the community. Shortly after telling the library it had to cover utilities out of its meager budget, township officials hastily met to consider purchase of a residence for a possible new township hall. They also have in the budget a 5.8 percent increase for themselves. In Hastings, city council recently supported 3 percent raises to selected city officials. Yet some voiced concern when Ben Geiger from State Rep. Brian Calley’s office told them legislation was being introduced to ensure that property taxes would not increase if the state equalized value of a property decreased, which only makes sense with home values shrinking. In fact, when you open your new assessment notice, you might be surprised at the 4.4 percent increase in the line for “taxable property value.” This is the biggest increase since the state passed Proposal A in 1994; larger than in 2008, when the rate was 2.3 percent. At the courthouse, county commissioners were asked by the sheriff to set aside $500,000 for jail improvements for a building that costs well under $300,000 to build not even 40 years ago. Last week, Marvin E. Schur, 93, who survived World War II, died in his Bay City home, freezing to death in bed after the city’s utility company restricted the flow of electricity because he was unable to pay his bill. And I know as I write this column, there are thousands of stories that could be told about people faced with terrible choices due to the economic crisis put upon them. I wonder what some CEO making millions and still getting a big bonus would have to say if he found out his uncle, friend or neighbor — someone like Mr. Schur — died in his home because he didn’t have enough money to pay a simple utility bill. It’s all part of the “me” mentality of today’s leadership. I talked about this at last week’s 2009 Leadership Barry County kick-off dinner held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, where a new class of leaders began an eight-week training program. It’s imperative they understand the importance of making decisions that always put the community before their own self-interests. To put this nation back on a solid foundation, we must get back to the basics, encouraging Americans to live within their individual means and not subsidizing risky behavior. We must solve the housing crisis and stop the bleeding of jobs throughout the nation. If we are going to make any headway in the coming months, government at all levels must do its part in controlling spending and not burdening its citizens with any unnecessary rules or regulations. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. The Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Banner What appeals most to you? Family Fare Supermarket in Hastings is celebrating its grand opening. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 5 Two area students named Scholar Athlete finalists Andrew Doane of Lakewood High School and Dylan McKay from Hastings have been chosen as finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar Athlete Award for the 2008-09 school year. Both were on the Class B boys finalists roster. The two are one step closer to being named scholar athletes. The program, which has been recognizing student athletes since the 1989-90 school year, will honor 32 individuals from MHSAA member schools. Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the award and will present a $1,000 scholarship to each recipient. The son of Mark and Kim Doane of Lake Odessa, Doane played football and basketball for four years each, along with two years of baseball and one year of golf. McKay, the son of Kelli and Mark Larsen and Tim McKay of Hastings, has played four years each of football and basketball and plans to complete his fourth year of baseball in the spring. This year, 2,008 applications were received from 504 schools. Scholarships will be presented proportionately by school classification, in equal numbers by gender, with 12 scholarships to be awarded to Class A student athletes; eight to Class B student athletes; six scholarships to Class C student athletes; and four scholarships will be awarded to Class D student athletes. In addition, two at-large honorees also are part of the general judging process. Those two may come from any classification and are designated by their school at the time of entry. Every MHSAA member high school could submit as many applications as there are Adam Skedgell named Kiwanis December Student of the Month Andrew Doane Dylan McKay scholarships available in their classification, and could have more than one finalist. Twenty-three schools had two or more finalists this year. Locally, Lakewood nominated three students; Hastings eight; Delton Kellogg six; and Thornapple Kellogg two. Multiple-sport participation is again the norm for this year's applicants, and even more so for the finalists. The average sport participation rate of the finalists is 2.55, while the average of the application pool was 2.07. Doane and McKay are among the 69 three- IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Stimulus package fails to address fundamental housing linchpin they fear the value of the home they want to purchase might drop dramatically after they buy it. Thus, prices and equity values continue to decline with no end it sight. It is a classic chicken-or-egg marketplace dilemma that is pulling down the entire economy. Congress must act immediately and far more aggressively than the House proposes to do in helping to reverse this cycle. Bob Filka, president and CEO Michigan Association of Home Builders always makes one more appreciative of Christmas,” he said. Also very active in high school sports including a significant role in basketball, Skedgell concluded by expressing his appreciation for good experiences and meeting new friends and indicated a desire to continue his involvement in community service as he moves on to college. The American Cancer Society will receive Skedgell’s Kiwanis award of $50. Park committee to meet in Yankee Springs The Yankee Springs Park Committee will hold a meeting at the township hall located at 284 N. Briggs Road at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Plans for a pavilion/shelter are underway, and public input is welcomed. Discussion of the shelter, goals for the upcoming year, a Department of Natural Resources grant application and planting of trees with money received from the Arbor Day grant will be on the agenda. All township residents are welcome. 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Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed please find my special prepaid Valentine Love Lines Compose Your Own Message Below Compose your own Valentine message—it’s easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: DEAREST BABY CA Love, Big Bear in Just r fo Time e’s in t Valen y! Da Deadline is Noon, Tues., February 10 NAME ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE TOTAL WORDS IN MESSAGE 77530905 ZIP TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED At 16 words $5.15 plus 15¢ each additional word Message to be published on February 12, 2005 KES that You are the best thing ! me to ed ever happen HAPPY VALENT INE’S DAY Sweet Beans! Our love is here to stay. Forever yours, Honey Bunny 02704961 To the editor: A staple in any economic stimulus package Congress enacts must address the biggest single issue affecting consumer confidence — the value of our homes. In Michigan and throughout the United States, our dysfunctional housing marketplace must be stabilized if we are to see any significant reversal of our economic woes. Understandably, most consumers hold off on all sorts of spending decisions when they see their largest asset decline in value. Therefore, no economic stimulus can be sustained without reversing this course. Only a dramatic reduction in the number of unsold homes across our country will have enough impact to do so. Simply making the current $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit permanent — the only demand-side housing-related stimulus in the House-passed package — will not achieve this goal. To restore home values and consumer confidence, we must mitigate foreclosures and create incentives that will stimulate home sales and reduce the excess supply of homes on the market. To stimulate sales of the 6 million-plus existing vacant homes on the market across the country, Congress must increase the dollar amount of existing tax credits and expand the availability of those credits to include a larger potential pool of homebuyers. Early last year, Congress authorized a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing homes on or after April 9, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. However, due to a wave of financial disruptions since that time, the economy has worsened, credit has tightened further, and the spillover to the general economy has been much deeper than previously anticipated. The credit amount needs to be substantially increased to at least $10,000, and the eligibility deadline should be extended through the end of the year. And unlike the current credit, it should not be limited to first-time buyers, and the homeowner would not be required to repay the credit. Further, this credit should be available to buyers as a down payment on any qualifying home. Addressing the nation’s foreclosure crisis also is essential to revitalizing the housing market and restoring consumer confidence. We must provide voluntary alternatives to foreclosure for lenders and borrowers. We also must increase the capacity and flexibility of federally insured refinance programs. These stimulus actions would increase demand for housing, help stabilize home values, reduce foreclosures, restore and save tens of thousands of jobs and turn the housing market and economy back in the right direction. The bottom line is that the housing marketplace is in a self-perpetuating downward spiral far worse than most thought possible. Potential homebuyers are sitting on the fence and putting off purchase decisions because sport participants in the finalist field. All but four of the 28 sports in which the MHSAA sponsors post-season tournaments are represented in the finalist field. The applications were judged by a 69member committee of school coaches, counselors, faculty members, administrators and board members from MHSAA member schools, from which the 120 finalists were selected. The selection of the 32 scholarship recipients will take place this month. Class C and D scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 17, Class B scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 24 and Class A recipients will be announced March 3. All announcements will be made on the MHSAA Web site. To honor the 32 Scholar Athlete Award recipients, a ceremony will take place during halftime of the Class C Boys Basketball Finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 28. To be eligible for the award, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and have previously won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a post-season tournament. Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions, submit two letters of recommendation and submit a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. The MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by more than 1,600 public and private senior high schools and junior high/middle schools that exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. Member schools that enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract approximately 1.6 million spectators each year. The Kiwanis Student of the Month for December credits his success to the Hastings community. Adam Skedgell, pictured with his parents, Steve and Michelle Skedgell, told Kiwanians “the people in this town have taught me what community service is and how important it is to the area.” Skedgell has been involved in projects for Relay for Life, Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and Interact. Sharing his experience with Relay for Life, Skedgell sid, “The first year I went down to Tyden Park, I thought it was just a fun time to hang out with friends all night and play games. As I grew up and watched my coach, Don Schils, walk for 24 hours each year, I learned that it wasn’t about me, it was about cancer survivors and cancer victims. In the past five years, I have walked for eight hours to support cancer.” Skedgell’s other service activities included raising money for YAC, Walk for Warmth, Love for Lennon, Thornapple Arts Council, and the roof sit. However, he said his favorite project is around Christmas time. “We adopted a classroom and gave underprivileged students a Christmas by buying and giving presents and purchased food and gifts for families who wouldn’t otherwise have Christmas. Some children don’t even know when their birthdays are because parents lack the money to buy them presents or a cake. This is a very humbling experience and �Page 6 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings library happenings Thursday, Feb. 5 Genealogy Help in Michigan Room,12:308 p.m. Book Club for Adults – Carolyn Baugh’s The View from Garden City, 6:30-8 p.m. Movie Memories, 5:15–8 p.m., a Cary Grant and Irene Dunne comedy. Friday, Feb. 6 Pre-school Story Time, “Harriet Ziefert Books,” 10:30–11a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 Genealogy Help in Michigan Room, 9 a. m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Toddler Story Time, “Valentine’s Day,”10:30–10:50 a.m. Genealogy Help in Michigan Room, 12:30-8 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m. Chess Club, 6:30–7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Friends of Hastings Public Library’s used book sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 Genealogy Help in Michigan Room,12:308 p.m. Movie Memories, 5:15–8 p.m., a Cary Grant & Irene Dunne drama. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Renee E. Swisher Rhea Lusena Church Rolland Dee McKibbin 77531231 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 5th Sunday after Epiphany February 8 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Noisy Offering 8 & 10:45 a.m. High School Youth Group 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 4 p.m. Confirmation Class. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. NAPS Valentine Party. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE - Renee E. Swisher, age 47, of Middleville passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home in Middleville. She was born June 13, 1961 in London, the daughter of Ronald and Sylvia (Goldstein) Morris. She married Terrence John Swisher on August 27, 1994 in Springfield. Renee worked in the dental field for 20 years. Renee received her educated in London and she graduated from Edgwar Public High School in 1977 and then attended Harrow Business School until 1979 in London. Renee had attended the Emmanuel Temple of Grand Rapids. Renee enjoyed traveling, especially to tropical climates during the winter months. She liked shopping, dining out, watching movies, and enjoying an occasional glass of Chardonnay. She spent many hours in the summer on the beach in Saugatuck. Renee loved helping others in the community and did volunteer work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the Battle Creek area. She tremendously enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Terry Swisher; father, Ronald Morris; daughters, Holly L. Taggart of Hickory Corners, Ashley Marie Swisher, son, Benjamin C. Swisher both of Barefoot Bay, FL; grandchildren, Jaden R. Swisher, Lily Marie Swisher, Myles B. Swisher, and Emma Grace Swisher; sister: Michele King; brothers, Philip and Daren Morris of Middlesex, UK. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Goldstein. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor James L. Sparks officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to American Lung Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 Bud Drayton HASTINGS - Bud Drayton, age 80 of Hastings, died Monday February 2, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born January 16, 1929 in North Plot, Nebraska, the son of William and Dora (White) Bollish. Bud married Charlene VanDuinen June 6, 1959. He was employed for 34 years at Hastings Manufacturing Co. Bud was an avid bowler for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, and the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Bud is survived by his wife, Charlene Drayton of Hastings; his daughter, Cynthia Kennedy; grandchildren, Corey Daniels, Charlene Daniels; sister, Sheila (Mike) Kipp; in-laws, Maryann Gressler, James (Kay) VanDuinen, Ruth VanDuinen, Dale (Pam) VanDuinen; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BARRY COUNTY - Rhea Lusena “Ervin” Church, a lifelong Barry County resident, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Thornapple Manor with her daughter by her side. Mrs. Church was born on Dec. 19, 1911 at her parents home on Soloman Road near Middleville. She was the daughter of Warren and Amanda (Weaver) Ervin. She attended the Brew Country School, then went into Freeport for her seventh and eighth grade years. When it came time for high school, she roomed at the Coles home on South Broadway and attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1929. On Jan. 1, 1931 Rhea was married to Leo S. Church at her mother’s home in rural Middleville. Following her graduation Rhea started her working career. Her first job was at Goods Garage in Clarksville where she did bookkeeping. She then went to work at Hastings Manufacturing, Piston Ring as she called it, where she did bookkeeping for Aben Johnson and later ran the keypunch room. Altogether she worked there for 25 years. She also worked as a cook at Hastings Central School for a couple of years. Her last 10 years of working were at the Home For the Aged she and Leo owned and operated on Green Street in Hastings. In her retirement years she did bookkeeping for the “Fowlerville News & Views,” owned by her daughter and son-in-law. Rhea was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church for almost 60 years. She was active in the United Methodist Women, was a church circle leader, and taught Sunday School. Rhea enjoyed cooking and baking, then sharing the treats with family and friends. She enjoyed reading poetry, especially Edgar Guest poems, sewing, quilting, crocheting, playing cards, growing roses and other flowers, traveling, and collecting bone china cups and saucers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo, son Ervin Church, grandson Brian Jay Church, sister Gladys Huntington, and daughter-in-law Betty Church. Surviving her are a son: Stuart (Marie) Church of Ionia; a daughter: Dawn (Stephen) Horton of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Church of Arizona City, Arizona; six grandchildren: Warren (Sandy) Church of Roundup, Montana; Tim Church of Eloy, Arizona; Jennifer (Chad) Miller of Hastings; Kris (Howe) Jacobs of Hastings; Walter (Stephanie) Church of Hastings; Beckie Webb of Ionia; and Bradley Horton of Hastings; 13 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; her life-long friend, Carol (DeGolia) Mead, and special friend Mary Caris. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Vaught and Rev. David Nelson officiating. Interment was at the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: Cure PSP, The Society of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Inc., Suite 906, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 or Thornapaple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings MI 49058. Arrangements were handled by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Rolland Dee "Ike" McKibbin, age 84 of Hastings was welcomed into God's Kingdom in his wife Maxine's loving Arms on Friday, January 30, 2009. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his loving family. Ike was born on McKibbin Rd. on August 6, 1924 to Robert and Edna (Woodman) McKibbin. Ike graduated from Delton High School in 1943. Ike married Maxine Leslie on August 26, 1944 and had 53 years of happiness before her death on April 24, 1998. Following their marriage they lived in Prairieville area before moving to Hastings in 1946. He built and lived at his present address on Gun Lake Road for the past 51 years, “owner of poverty acres.” Ike was baptised and a member of the Living Waters Church, also a member of Hastings Richie’s Hospitality Group, Hastings Moose Lodge, and Woodland Wagoneer Club, he also bought and sold ponies with his father for many years. Ike’s employment started out as a young man after several determined attempts to join the military service were unsuccessful because of his heart murmur. He worked at the Goodyear Hardware Store, State Park at Gun Lake and then retiring from Clark Equipment in Battle Creek after 39 1/2 years. He then continued on his career as a Flea Market Activist, always looking to buy - sell - and trade, known as the “Yankee Trader.” He was an expert carpenter with a big strong heart, willing to help everybody that needed a hand. Ike was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Maxine, and a grandson Shawn Weedall. Ike is survived by his three daughters and son in-laws, Marsha (Dean) Jordan, Ronda (Kevin) Laubaugh, Darlene “Dolly” (Spark) Weedall all of Hastings, grandchildren, Robert (Karen) Richardson, Kim (Dave) Kellogg, Kassi (Lanny) Blankenship, Sarah (Shaun) Grinage, Jodi (Joe) Weedall, Sparky Weedall, Mike (Kristen) Weedall, Robert, Larry and Laurie Jordan, 24 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, a sister Toby Garrison and special friends, Fran Keeler, Albert Lusty and Mary Weiler. Funeral services were held Wednesday February 4, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Gary Newton officiating and burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Southern Care Hospice, Living Waters Church or Hastings Tendercare. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family @ (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Lauretta June Balyeat HASTINGS - Lauretta June Balyeat, age 62, of Hastings, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born July 23, 1946 in Hastings, the daughter of Ambrose and Ivah (Peacock) Guernsey. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. Lauretta married John A. Balyeat on September 9, 1966. She was employed at various places, Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., Thornapple Manor, Barry County Treasurers Office, Hastings City Bank, Charlton Park, she retired from clerical work for the Hearing Impaired and Deaf in Grand Rapids in 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, and five brothers. Lauretta is survived by her husband, John A. Balyeat of Hastings; her sons, Troy and James Balyeat; a granddaughter, Brittany Balyeat and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Hastings Church Of The Nazarene, Pastor Dan Hathaway officiating. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 7 Area Obituaries Donald W. Miller James C. Blodgett Pepper-Bird HASTINGS - Donald W. Miller, age 63, of Hastings, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy and a sister, Janet Griggs. He is survived by his sister, Joann Hansen, and brother Jim (Judy) Ashton. Also surviving are many nieces , nephews and their families. Don was born July 22, 1945 in Bushnell, Illinois. He spent most of his adult life in Michigan, specifically living in Barry County. In April of 2004 Don retired from Barry County Trial Court Probate and Family Division where he had a 27 year career as a Juvenile Probation Officer. Don touched the lives of many youth and their families, working with them through difficult situations. He had the ability to see the good in people and meet them at their level. Don was a practical joker who liked to give hugs. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors among the wildlife. He had a special place in his heart for animals and will be missed by his canine companion Lady. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. In lieu of memorial contributions, Don would ask that you participate in random acts of kindness toward others. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Newborn Babies GIRL, Allissa CaitLynn Reser was born Friday, Dec. 11, 2008 at 1:54 p.m. at Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids to David and Dawn Reser of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. TWINS, Julia Rose and Olivia Grace, born at Spectrum Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 to Daniel and Melissa Hart of Middleville. Julia Rose weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Olivia Grace was 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Joshua Stephen, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19, 2009 to James and Jennifer Crum of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brenleigh Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13, 2009 at 12:24 a.m. to Ashley and Nicholas Courtney of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Alexander Gabriel, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. to Scott and Tina Triick of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Chase Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16, 2009 at 6:23 p.m. to Angie and Jason Geiger of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Aubree Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. to Andrew and Krystn Grinnell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Tanner Allen, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. to Lynn Farmer and Jason Cotton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. BOY, Erik Antoni, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16, 2009 at 7:5 p.m. to Erica and Roger A. Salazar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Braydon Matthew, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. to Nicolas Glasgow and Kayla Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Landon Boyd, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17, 2009 at 6:58 a.m. to Rachel Clark and Keith McCracken of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. ❑ Stocks ❑ Bonds ❑ Mutual Funds ❑ IRAs ❑ CDs BOY, Brody Tyler, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. to April and John Mix of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll free (800) 288-5220 77531628 77321548 www.edwardjones.com Happy 16th Birthday Steven Maurer Member SIPC 77531538 HASTINGS - James C. Blodgett, age 81 of Hastings, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 21, 1927 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, the son of Herman and Julia (Parker) Blodgett. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. Jim married Doris Gutheridge on September 10, 1950, and they came to Hastings in 1958. He was employed by Walt Lewis in Cloverdale, Gamble Store in Hastings and retired from Pennock Hospital in 1982. Jim enjoyed watching TV, playing Solitaire, and having coffee with his friends. Jim is survived by his wife Doris Blodgett; a son, Roger and Kathy Blodgett of Hastings; daughters, Judy Loucks of Cloverdale and Jennifer and Paul Turner of Freeport; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Merlin and Howard Blodgett of Bruce Wisconsin; sister, Ann and Bill Collor of Orange, California, and a daughter-in-law, Becky Blodgett. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son James Jr.; brothers, Delos and Lyle Blodgett and son-in-law, Dale Loucks. Funeral services were held Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. On Dec. 27th, Billy asked Jodi if she would marry him, and she said “Yes!” Dennis and Melinda Pepper of Clarksville and Bill and Hope Bird of Middleville are happy to announce the engagement of their children, William Steven Bird Jr. and Jodi Ann Pepper. Billy and Jodi will share vows and become husband and wife this coming summer on August 1. Geiger-Ketchum Randy and Sharon Geiger of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Elizabeth to Joshua J. Ketchum, son of Mark and Barb Ketchum of Lake Odessa. Josh is a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School and Jill is a 2004 graduate of Lakewood High School. They are both currently working in Grand Rapids and will reside in Lowell. The ceremony will take place on April 25, 2009. South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings Barrys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Roy and Greta Barry will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on February 21, 2009 with an open house for family and friends given by their children, 1 to 4 p.m., at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37, Hastings, Michigan. No gifts, please. 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com Date Night Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14 beginning at 4 p.m. Featuring… Romantic Dinners for Two - Menu on our web site - Marriage Licenses Ryan Christopher Bonham, Battle Creek and Carrie Marie Block, Battle Creek. Bradley David Eldred, Hastings and Helga Scobey, Hastings. Cody John Wells, Hastings and Julie Amber Pennebacker, Hastings. Others may have branches . . . we have roots. For over 120 years, Hastings City Bank has been committed to the communities we serve. We are proud to have supported the following organizations in 2008: Algonquin Lake Association Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society Relay for Life American Legion of Caledonia Barry Community Foundation Barry County 4-H Barry County Chamber of Commerce Barry County Commission on Aging Barry County Fair Barry County Substance Abuse Barry County United Way Barry County Volunteer Center Barry County Youth Fair Bellevue Athletic Department Bellevue Elementary School Bellevue Golf Outing Bellevue High School Bellevue Lions Club Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry County Caledonia High School Caledonia Kiwanis Club Caledonia Merchants Association Caledonia Youth Baseball Calhoun County 4-H CASA for Kids, Inc. Charlton Park Village Delton Kellogg Elementary School Delton Kellogg High School Eaton County Fair Elks, USA Exchange Club of Hastings Freeport Historical Society Friends of the Hastings Public Library February 5th We Love You! Love, Your Family Hastings City Bank 77531518 Fuller Street Elementary School Green Gables Haven Gun Lake Area Women’s Club Gun Lake Winterfest Hastings Athletic Boosters Hastings Band Invitational Hastings Education Foundation Hastings High School Hastings High School Athletics Hastings High School Play Hastings High School Senior Party Hastings Kiwanis Club Hastings Public Library Hastings Rotary Club Hastings Summerfest 5K/10K Run Hastings Summerfest Committee Hastings Summerfest Fun Run Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Kellogg Community College Kent County Youth Fair Leadership Barry County Maple Valley Amateur Baseball Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Maple Valley Athletics Maple Valley High School Drama Maple Valley High School Musical Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation Maple Valley Soccer Maple Valley Youth Soccer Michigan Colleges Foundation Michigan Council on Economic Education Middleville Heritage Day Middleville Rotary Club MSU Extension Office Music Center of South Central MI, Inc. Nashville Car Club National Multiple Sclerosis Society Pennock Foundation Putman District Library Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Southern Michigan Street Rod Association St. Rose School Susan G. Koman Foundation Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Thornapple Arts Council Thornapple Kellogg Class of 2008 Thornapple Kellogg Schools Thornapple Players Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Victim Services Unit / Barry County Sheriff’s Department Village of Caledonia Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Wayland Cooperative Hockey Team Wayland Kiwanis Wayland Union Schools YMCA of Barry County 150 West Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2401 HastingsCityBank.com Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender �Page 8 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Winterfest will fill Gun Lake area Annie’s with food, fun and exercise MAILBOX by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year’s Gun Lake Winterfest features events on both Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. Food and fun are two important elements both days. On Friday, The Bib restaurant on Patterson Road will host a wine event from 11 a.m. to midnight. Adults 21 years old and older may sample six different wines including Cabernet, Merlot, white Zinfandel, Shiraz and two others for $10. Call 269-792-8181 for more information. Another wine event will be held again Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight. Also the “J”oker Run will begin and end at the Orangeville Fire Department at a cost of $10 for the driver of each vehicle or snowmobile and $5 for each additional rider. Stops include seven Gun Lake area businesses, and prizes will be awarded for best and worst hands. More information is available by calling 616-481-4516. An all-you-can-eat buffet will be set up at Sunny Jim’s on M-179 from 5 to 8 p.m. The $7.95 cost includes a drink and a hot fudge sundae. At 6 p.m. a “no spoons” hot fudge sundae-eating contest will begin with a $5 entry fee. On Saturday, Sunny Jim’s will hold a pizza-eating contest at 1 p.m. The $7 entry fee includes a T-shirt and prizes for the first male and female to finish. Anyone with questions may call Sunny Jim’s at 269-795-2535 by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Co-worker is treated better than wife The swimsuit fashion show is a ‘cool’ part of Winterfest, as evidenced by the footwear the models are wearing. for more information. On Friday evening, Daisy Mae’s will fea- Lake Odessa Next week Wednesday, Feb. 11, Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. The hostesses will be Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlinger. On Thursday of next week, Feb. 12, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. The program will be Darwin Bennett speaking on Tamarack School. The next open house will be on the weekend of Feb. 21 and 22. On Saturday, Feb. 14, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Freight House at 1 p.m. The topic will be “Who gets Grandma’s Yellow Cake Plate?” This program concerns distribution of one’s personal assets to avoid future problems. The program was developed by Michigan State University’s Extension service. Mona Eldred of Charlotte originated the program. The winter meeting of MARSP for Ionia County will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, at noon at Ionia. In a break from severe cold, one day last week, we had temperatures warm enough that soft snow melted and revealed bare TE ICE E streets beneath, along with partial driveway clearings. Birds are hungry all the time, especially they are getting suet and sunflower seeds. It makes no difference if the suet cakes are filled with seeds or berries and they seem to enjoy just as much beef suet straight from the butcher. The weekly free movies continue Thursdays at the Ionia Theater, thanks to the Ionia County Historical Society. The monthly dinner at the Sebewa United Methodist Church will be on Saturday, Feb. 21, with baked chicken on the menu. Darlene “Molly” Bracy, 66, of Portland, died Jan. 28. She was the wife of Dexter Bracy and mother of Allen, Brian, Janel, Marty and Rick. She also was a foster parent of 36 and of 22 foreign exchange students. Her memorial service was held this week. A news item from East Lansing reports that starting in September, disabled veterans will get almost a free college education from state universities with grants to cover tuition, books, supplies, plus a monthly stipend in a new financial aid program and a new GI Bill. YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY IT’S FOR EVERYBODY We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. IGOLF CE T E E TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 21, 2009 Located at Bay Pointe Inn Restaurant 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville In Conjunction with the 2009 Winterfest Event Registration fee $30 per two-per team Includes lunch. Cash bar is available 2-person scramble with a Shotgun Start or sign up as foursome Registration is at 9:15 am • Tee Time is at 10:00 am Sponsored by… —— EQUIPMENT & RULES —— • Clubs: 5, 7, 9, wedge & putter • Balls: fluorescent orange, lime green etc. (lots of them) • Pick, clean and place anywhere on the course • Two minutes allowed for lost ball search • Sleds are suggested for hauling clubs & balls A benefit to ensure the YMCA of Barry County is for everyone. Registration deadline is Feb. 19 Registration - Golfer #1 Registration - Golfer #2 Name __________________________________ Name __________________________________ Team Name ____________________________ Team Name ____________________________ Address ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City________________State_____Zip________ City________________State_____Zip________ Email __________________________________ Email __________________________________ Hm. Phone__________ Cell Phone__________ Hm. Phone__________ Cell Phone__________ Please make checks payable to YMCA of Barry County, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-4574 or (fax) 269-945-2631. Register online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org ture the band “In the Red” starting at about 9:30 p.m. The band also is scheduled to perform Saturday night. Information about events at Daisy Mae’s is available by calling 269-792-9426. Saturday’s fun begins with the annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. The breakfast is sponsored by the Orangeville Fire Department, and donations will be accepted. A bake sale sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will be held at the same time. The church will give a free cinnamon roll to anyone donating a toiletry item to the Orangeville Outreach Group. The group’s organizers hope to be able to make toiletry items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental floss and soap available to those participating in the weekly Soup’s On food distribution. Toiletry items cannot be purchased with food stamps or WIC cards. For information about the pancake breakfast, call 616-481-4516. A fishing contest from will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at Gillette’s Bait Shop at 12258 Marsh Road. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children up to age 17. Winners will be announced on stage at the end of the Polar Bear Dip. Prizes will go to adults for the top three pikes and to children for the top three bluegills. Call 616-481-4516 for more information. Other drawings will be for a $50 Gillette’s gift certificate, a weekend trip for the men at a resort in Curtis, and for the children a YMCA watersport three-day/two-night certificate. Names will be drawn from all those who register and fish in the contest. A broomball tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Allegan County Park on the west side of the lake. Anyone wanting to enter a team may call 269-792-5886. The Ice Tee Golf Scramble sponsored by the Barry County YMCA is new to Winterfest this year. It will be held in front of Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant on Marsh Road. Call the YMCA at 269-945-4574 or view its Web site at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org for more information. A chili cook-off at Daisy Mae’s is open to the public from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. The Polar Bear Dip will begin at 3 p.m. on the ice at the Allegan County Park. Participants must pre-register between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Spectators must stay off the ice. Also scheduled for Saturday will be carriage rides, special activities for children and plenty of food for everyone. More details about this year’s Winterfest will be in the Feb. 7 and 14 editions of The Reminder. Information and registration forms are also on the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Web site, www.barrychamber.com. Ehlers’ committee assignments announced Congressman Vernon Ehlers returns to three committees for the 111th Congress, and resigns from his position on the Committee on House Administration to focus on the workload required of his other committee assignments. Ehlers will serve on the following committees: • Science and technology. • Research and science education subcommittee; ranking Republican. • Energy and the environment subcommittee. • Education and labor. • Early Childhood, elementary and secondary education subcommittee. • Higher education, lifelong learning and competitiveness subcommittee. • Transportation and infrastructure. • Aviation subcommittee. • Water resources and environment subcommittee. • Coast Guard and maritime transportation subcommittee. Dear Annie: My husband, "Rex," and I have been married for two years. Three months ago, his job required him to work in a town several hours away, and he decided to get an apartment there. I had a feeling something was going on between him and a married co-worker. He calls her all the time, even when he's with me. For her birthday, he took the day off and they went to a casino. For my 50th birthday, I didn't even get a card. Rex also has a lot of parties at his place with friends. Last week, Rex told me the battery on his cell phone died and that's why he didn't call for two days. I decided to surprise him and drive out to spend his day off with him. When I arrived, he was angry that I had shown up unannounced. Then the co-worker walked into the room. Rex told me she had been at a party the night before and crashed at his place because it's closer to work. He said she slept in the spare room, which, by the way, was not heated nor were there any sheets or blankets on the bed. How stupid do I look? I went ballistic and said some horrible things to her. Rex told me this is his place and he won't answer questions about what goes on. He insists they are just friends and I need to trust him. He then said I owe her an apology. He was more worried about her feelings than mine. I can't eat or sleep. All I do is cry. I want to trust him, but everything points to my being a fool if I do. Help. — Betrayed in Boise Dear Betrayed: This doesn't look good. Even if Rex isn't cheating on you (which seems unlikely), he is living a separate life and considers you an intruder. This is not a marriage. It might help if you could relocate to his current city or at least stay with him more often. But we suspect he won't be happy about it. Please get counseling, with or without him, so you can work through this and make whatever decisions are necessary. Friend may have to face betrayer Dear Annie: Nine years ago, I graduated from high school along with "Liz." We weren't particularly close, but we were in the same circle of friends. We attended the same college and became closer, but she proved to be a poor friend and eventually betrayed my trust. I have not seen or spoken to Liz in more than four years and am not interested in renewing our friendship. The problem is that my high-school reunion is coming up. If Liz shows up, I don't want to pretend to be friendly, but I also don't want to be so chilly to her that others ask what the problem is. How should I behave around Liz? How should I handle awkward questions from my old friends? —Forgave But Did Not Forget Dear Forgave: Etiquette actually covers situations like this. Be polite. Treat Liz as you would any acquaintance — not rude or dismissive, but not overly friendly. Don't seek her out, but don't ignore her if she speaks to you. Be civil and don't let her make you uncomfortable. Your goal is for no one to notice, but if friends ask if something is wrong, simply say, "Not at all." Boyfriend won’t leave mom, home Dear Annie: I have been seeing "Rob" for over a year. We have loads of fun together and genuinely love each other. The problem is, Rob doesn't seem overly interested in moving in together, getting married or having kids, and he knows that's a deal breaker for me. I can understand his hesitation about marriage. He was married before and his wife had children from her first marriage, but it didn't work out and they divorced years ago. We each have our own homes, but Rob will not consider selling his so we could get a place together. I think it's important for a couple to find a place they can both call home. His place is bigger, but it needs a lot of work. It's the home he grew up in, and it would always be his, not ours. Plus, his mom moved in with him a few years back and is still living there. He's been saying for months that it's time for her to find her own place, but he won't discuss it with her. And she still makes his meals and does his laundry. How can I make him see that at this stage in his life he should know what it's like to live on his own or he will never be able to figure out whether he wants to have a life with someone else? I am not trying to force our relationship into marriage, but neither of us is getting any younger. When is it time to move on? —Nutcase in N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Yesterday. This is a grown man, still living in his childhood home with his mother who cooks and cleans for him. He's made it clear that he's not ready for marriage and may never want children. You can issue an ultimatum, since you'll have nothing to lose by walking away. Otherwise, decide whether you love him enough to stay in this situation indefinitely. We can't promise there will be anything more. ‘Double wedding’ has twist Dear Annie: Many years ago, my parents made big wedding plans for me, but my fiance and I eloped instead. Shortly after, I moved back to my home state and went through another wedding ceremony because I didn't have the courage to tell my parents I was already married. Two years later, I divorced. My question is, since I was legally married in two states and only divorced in one, am I still married where I eloped? —Twice Married, One Divorce Dear Twice: You don't have to divorce in the same state in which you had your wedding. There is usually a residency requirement to qualify for a divorce, so if you were legally divorced in the state where you and your ex-husband lived, it will be recognized everywhere. Grandfather can’t see beyond color Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Color Blind," whose mother's husband disapproves of her adopting a child of another race. Thirty-five years ago, my father forbade me to adopt. He said the children were "somebody else's trash and trouble." We adopted a daughter when she was 3 days old. He refused to call our child by her name until she was 5 years old. My mother adored the baby, but sadly, she died when our daughter was 18 months old. My father's mother told Dad that he was wrong and any children of mine were his grandchildren. Nine years later, we adopted our second daughter. When I made the announcement to my sister, her reply was, "Is it black or white?" This child has a much more outgoing personality and spoke directly to my father, which he hated. Dad is now missing out on two greatgrandchildren. He wrote me out of his will to make sure my children will never inherit anything from him. All we ever wanted was his love. They say we can't pick our relatives, but sometimes you get the privilege of choosing your family, which makes it precious. — Sharon in Pennsylvania Dear Sharon: It's unfortunate your father can't open up his heart, because it creates a sad situation for all of you. But he's the one who has lost out the most. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Sledding was common winter fun in the 1940s by Esther Walton Some things about winter never seem to change. Children making the first snowman of the season, waiting anxiously for the ponds and skating rinks to freeze and peering out windows to see if there is enough snow to go sledding. The earliest records in the Banner tell of the coming of winter and children, skates or sleds in hand, waiting for sufficient snow to play in. The Nov. 26, 1857, Banner gave this report: “On the 19th, snow commenced falling and has continued to do so at short intervals ever since. At this date, Nov. 23, it is estimated to be nearly 18 inches deep. Sleighing is good, and our streets present an unusually lively appearance. Such a depth of snow at this season of the year, we believe, is unprecedented in this climate.” Skating was a perennial favorite on the millponds. Two millponds on Fall Creek, one between Boltwood and Michigan Avenue, and the other between Walnut and Grand streets, were favorites for generations of children. Over the years the city has flooded areas for ice skating. A municipal skating pond in 1920 was located in the city park which is where the middle school is now. Later, the city flooded Tyden Park for skating. Sliding was a popular sport, and the city of Hastings provided “fine coasting places.” These places were, in 1890 to 1920, on the city streets, where certain days or hours were set aside for sliding. Grant’s Hill or State Street was one such street. Another was a part or Market Street and on other occasional parts of Marshall Street. By the 1850s, sleds were considered an element of winter fun for children and adults. Sleds at this time were homemade either by local cabinet maker or blacksmiths. These sleds were custom-made, rather crude in design, and had no steering except by dragging a foot or shifting body weight. Manufactured sleds with steel runners, a light wood frame and sometimes a handle attached, became popular shortly after the Civil War. In 1860, Henry F. Morton of West Summer, Maine, decided to supplement his income by building sleds with enticing designs. By 1883, his company had grown to good proportions. He moved the company to South Paris, Maine, to be nearer to a railroad, which would aid in the shipping of his product. The Paris Manufacturing Company, as he named his venture (later called Poricon), thrived and today the company is still producing children’s sleds. Sleds as Christmas toys for children caught on, and several more companies began manufacturing sleds. By the mid1880s, hardware stores and other mercantile companies included sleds in their inventories. Hauling sleds were identified as different from children’s coasting sleds. In 1896, sledding was the third most popular activity for boys, following playing ball, and shooting marbles. Girls placedsledding second to playing with dolls. Popular as sleds were the Montgomery Ward Catalog of 1895. The Sears Roebuck Co. catalog of 1897 did not carry coasting sleds, but both had bobsleds. It was common for children to name their sleds, but sled manufacturers didn’t pick up on this until late in the 19th Century when they finally came out with names such as “Champion,” “Black Beauty,” “Columbia,” “Clipper” and “Sky Rocket” for boys and “Snow Queen” and “Snow Fairy” for girls. Construction of sleds was different for boys and girls. The Clipper sled, long and low-slung with the deck mounted directly onto squat runners, were stressed for boys. This sled was perfect for the belly flopper. Cutter sleds were more sedate with the deck set high on an open framework about the slender metal runners. This sled was designed to be ridden sitting up and therefore, more appropriate for girls. The runners of these sleds were elegantly curled upward in the front. Decorations on sleds were of infinite number and design. Stenciling on the sled deck with a fancy trademark was common. Occasionally, a sled had a highly polished ebony finish, decorated in gilt. A elite sled could have an imitation leather seat. Other selling points were “round Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Help climb over interest rate worries with bond ladder As an investor, you need to look back no farther than last year to understand why it’s not a good idea to own only stocks. In fact, many people buy bonds to lessen the impact of volatility on their investment portfolios. Yet, just as stock prices move up and down, bond prices also fluctuate, primarily in response to rising and falling interest rates. These interest-rate movements can wreak havoc on your bond portfolio unless you can help yourself climb over them with a “bond ladder.” Before we examine what goes into a bond ladder, let’s review some bond basics relating to price and interest rates. Suppose, for example, that you a buy a $1,000 bond that pays five percent interest and is scheduled to mature in five years. Each year that you hold your bond, you will receive $50 in interest; at the end of five years, you’ll get your $1,000 back, provided the issuer doesn’t default. However, if you decide to sell your bond before the five-year period is up, you could get more or less than $1,000 for it. If market interest rates — the rates paid on newly issued bonds — were to drop to four percent, then your higher-paying bond is considered more valuable to investors, so you might be able to sell it for, say, $1,050. Conversely, should market interest rates rise to six percent, nobody will pay you full value for your lower-paying bond, so you would have to sell it at a discount, perhaps for $950. Because market interest rates constantly rise and fall, the value of your bonds will do likewise. This could be a big problem if you wish to sell bonds before they mature and use the money to buy new bonds. Keep in mind that if bonds are sold prior to maturity, you can lose principal value. To help reduce the impact of rate swings, you might want to build a bond ladder. To do so, you buy several bonds, with varying maturities — short-term, intermediate-term and long-term. Once you’ve constructed your ladder, you’ll have some advantage in all interest-rate environments. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds earning higher interest rates. (Typically, longer-term bonds pay the highest rates.) Plus, only a small portion of your bond portfolio (the maturing short-term bonds) will need to be reinvested at the low rate. And when market interest rates are high, you can reinvest the maturing short-term bonds at the higher rates. You can further diversify your ladder by choosing different types of bonds or even certificates of deposit (CDs), for the different “rungs.” This diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it may help you reduce the negative effects of a downturn that primarily hits one type of bond. Here’s one more point to keep in mind: Try to avoid building your ladder with bonds that provide little or no call protection. When market interest rates fall, bond issuers will often “call” bonds — that is, they will redeem the bonds before they mature — so they can issue new ones at the lower rates. You can help reduce the call risk in your bond ladder by purchasing bonds with call protection, which cannot be called before a certain date. Ladders, by definition, can help you surmount obstacles. And the same is true with bond ladders. If you want to invest in bonds, and help reduce the impact of interest-rate movements, consider building your ladder soon. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.93 --AT&T 25.37 -.56 CMS Energy Corp. 11.81 -.07 Coca-Cola Co. 43.32 -.01 Dow Chemical Co. 11.35 -1.84 Exxon Mobil 78.12 -.80 Family Dollar Stores 29.05 +1.35 First Financial Bancorp 8.36 -.57 Ford Motor Co. 1.96 -.01 General Motors 2.85 -.50 Intl. Bus. Machine 93.48 +1.82 JCPenney Co. 16.60 -1.39 Johnson & Johnson 58.58 +1.04 Kellogg Co. 44.93 -.62 McDonald’s Corp. 58.88 +.36 Pfizer Inc. 15.20 -.62 Sears Holding 39.80 -4.73 Spartan Motors 4.63 +.41 TCF Financial 12.30 +.26 Wal-Mart Stores 47.81 -.98 Gold $892.50 -$8.90 Silver $12.30 +$.12 Dow Jones Average 8078.36 -96.37 Volume on NYSE 1.3B +200M Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 02704944 knees,” “iron braces,” varnished oak runners and oval shoes. Both the Clipper and the Cutter were steered by shifting body weight or dragging a foot. The Flexible Flyer was built by Samuel Allen of Philadelphia in 1885. This design had a flexible steel runner connected to a steering bar at the front of the shed. A hard tug on either side of the bar actually bent the runners in the direction the rider wanted to go. The trademark, an eagle with its feet planted on a shield of stars and stripes carrying the Flexitification of the Flexible Flyers built today. Old sleds have become collectors’ items, especially since the children of today use molded plastic saucers or rolled plastic sheets for sledding. Antique shops carry Flexible Flyers, Paris sleds and those of several other manufacturers. The collectible sleds have clearly marked labels giving the manufacturer and the date of manufacturing. Handmade sleds, particularly if they are old, can be extremely expensive and are becoming very hard for collectors to find. After all, these were not used as art articles; they were used to transport children down a hill so the children could walk back up the hill repeat the process. If you feel sentimental about your old sled, dust it off and show your children or grandchildren what a real sled was. But whatever you do, don’t take them out to your old sliding hill. Somehow, after many years have passed, these hills aren’t as high as they used to be, but they are much, much harder to climb. 77531246 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Howard Eugene High, 20, of Hastings was sentenced Jan. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge James Fisher to serve 446 days in jail for violating his probation on a June 2008 conviction of conspiracy to assault with intent to commit murder. High violated his 60-month probation term by failing to complete the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program imposed on him by Judge Fisher. High was originally charged in the attempted murder conspiracy of Robert and Richard Stadel of Hastings but those charges were dropped in a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans. At the Jan. 30 hearing, Judge Fisher ruled High will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation upon completion of his jail time. Eric William McDougle, 33, of Hastings was sentenced Jan. 30 in a probation violation Fisher ruled that he will suspend the final six months of Elwood’s sentence upon payment. Elwood had a previous conviction for driving while his license was suspended in 1997 (Allegan County) and for driving under the influence of alcohol in 1999 (Ottawa County). He was arrested in Hastings in April 2008. hearing before Judge Fisher. McDougle was ordered to continue a 48-month probation sentence imposed in March 2007 and to serve 12 months in jail for possession with intent to deliver between five and 45 kilograms of marijuana in Baltimore Township in October 2006. At the Jan. 30 hearing, Judge Fisher ruled that McDougle can have the balance of his jail time suspended upon payment of $400. He is also eligible for the work release program. Daryl Scott Dilworth, 48, of Middleville was sentenced Jan. 30 by Judge Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and 30 days in jail for his Jan. 7 conviction on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (third or subsequent offense). Judge Fisher fined Dilworth $500, assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a drug court fee of $200. The judge ruled the balance of Dilworth’s jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of probation, and he must report to drug court by 11 a.m. Feb. 12. Dilworth was arrested in Washtenaw County in October 1987 and December 1987 and in May 1996 in Clinton County. He was arrested for this offense in Middleville on Nov. 23, 2008. Brian John Elwood, 41, of Middleville was sentenced to serve 12 months in jail for violating his probation on a May 2008 conviction of driving while his license was suspended (second offense) and driving under the influence of alcohol (second offense). 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Sheldon, CPA www.wfscpas.com TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 135, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on January 14, 2009. SCOPE, PURPOSE AND INTENT. This section sets SECTION 1. forth the scope, purpose and intent of this Ordinance, which is to confirm the establishment under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3801, et seq.) of the Prairieville Township Planning Commission and to set forth various terms pertaining to the Planning Commission. ESTABLISHMENT. This section confirms and ratifies SECTION 2. the establishment under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of the Prairieville Township Planning Commission and sets forth terms regarding the number of Planning Commission members and the status of the existing members of the Planning Commission. APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS. This section sets forth SECTION 3. the manner in which Planning Commission members shall be appointed, their terms of office, the filling of any vacancies, and eligibility standards for Planning Commission membership. SECTION 4. REMOVAL. This section provides that the Township Board may remove a member of the Planning Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office upon written charges and after a public hearing. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. This section sets forth proSECTION 5. visions pertaining to Planning Commission member conflict of interest. COMPENSATION. This section sets forth provisions SECTION 6. regarding compensation of Planning Commission members. SECTION 7. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. This section contains provisions regarding Planning Commission officers and authorizes the Planning Commission to appoint advisory committees. BYLAWS, MEETINGS AND RECORDS. This section SECTION 8. sets forth provisions regarding adoption of Planning Commission bylaws, the holding of Planning Commission meetings, and the keep- 77531228 77528605 525 W. Apple Street 1971 S. State Road Hastings, MI Ionia, MI 269-945-9452 616-522-0792 Call for more information today! Hastings Police were dispatched to a reported domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 1700 block of North East Street Jan. 31. Officers spoke with a 23-year-old victim who told them she had been in a verbal argument with her boyfriend, whom she identified as Timothy Wallace, 36, of Hastings. According to the victim, the verbal dispute escalated to a physical assault when she attempted to leave the residence. Wallace allegedly slammed her head into a wall and would not let her leave. A 9-year-old witness at the residence corroborated the victim’s account of what had transpired. Wallace was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail where he is facing charges of domestic assault. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the incident. Tip leads to arrest in child-support case The Barry County Sheriff’s Department was given a tip Jan. 29 that Steven Keith Harshman, 35, of Hastings was staying at a residence in Nashville and had a warrant out for his arrest. Acting on the tip, sheriff deputies were dispatched to the residence and arrested Harshman without incident. The warrant was out of Barry County District Court for failure to pay child support. Hastings Police officers are investigating an assault complaint that occurred in the 200 block of East North Street on Jan. 28. The 25-year-old victim told officers the assault occurred the previous day during the early evening hours. She said she was assaulted by her 28-year-old boyfriend who is from the Grand Rapids area. The two had been in an argument over some personal matters when he became enraged and physically assaulted her and then left the residence. In a related complaint, officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Charles Street several hours earlier involving the same suspect who is accused of assaulting a 36year-old Hastings man. The victim of this incident is an acquaintance of the couple and offered to let the suspect stay at his residence since he had no place to go. While at the residence, the suspect became upset with the victim and became confrontational and then assaulted him. The suspect then left the residence after police were called. The suspect was later located and interviewed by officers investigating the assaults. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutors Office for review and warrant authorization. They can’t hide the evidence from Kyro On Jan. 29, Kyro, the drug-sniffing canine at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, was called in to attempt to secure evidence in a drug case. The suspect had already been taken into custody and the officers asked that they be able to hide the evidence and give Kyro an opportunity to locate it. They were instructed to place the envelope containing the evidence, which consisted of money believed to have been handled by the suspect, in an area that had not been previously used to store evidence and in a place that was not visible to the canine tracker. The dog was led to a room in the jail compound and discovered the hiding place in less than 30 seconds of being turned loose. The evidence confirmed by the dog’s discovery has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor along with other evidence against the accused. Two men flee scene, apparently by air (BUSINESS & INDIVIDUAL) Christopher J. Fluke, CPA Man becomes assaultive when woman tries to leave Boyfriend is not happy anywhere “Your repair dollars go further at” South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings POLICE BEAT When a deputy arrived at the scene of a vehicle in a ditch on Irving Road Jan. 30, he was told by two women in the vehicle that they had been in the company of two men who fled the scene when told the police had been called. Finding no tracks around the area to indicate anyone had fled, the officers found a witness who identified Wendi Lynn Salziger, 27, of Caledonia as the driver. Salziger was arrested at the scene and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Her blood alcohol level, taken at the Barry County Jail, was .15 percent. Evidence is missing, but people are found Deputies were called to the scene of a reported domestic violence incident in Orangeville Township Jan. 30. Although no evidence of domestic violence was discovered, they did a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check on the occupants and arrested Gabriel David Hermewitt, 28, of Plainwell and Amie Linn Jahnke, 32, of Plainwell, both on outstanding warrants for failure to appear in district court. Man turns self in on outstanding warrants Michael Scott Robinson, 39, of Delton turned himself into the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 26. Robinson was wanted on warrants out of Barry County District Court for retail fraud and Kalamazoo County District Court for assault and battery and for driving while his license is suspended. ing of a public record of the Planning Commission’s resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. Traffic stop results in warrant arrest SECTION 9. ANNUAL REPORT. This section provides for the Planning Commission to make an annual written report to the Township Board concerning its operations and the status of its planning activities. A deputy stopped Anthony Ray Jeska, 25, of Mancelona on M-43 near Cook Road Jan. 31. After running a LEIN check, the deputy discovered three warrants for Jeska out of Antrim County. Jeska was wanted for operating without a license and failure to appear in court on charges of forced entry of a residence, burglary and larceny from a building. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. SECTION 10. AUTHORITY TO MAKE MASTER PLAN. This section sets forth the authority of the Planning Commission to make a master plan and provides that any existing master plan need not be readopted. SECTION 11. ZONING POWERS. This section confirms the transfer of all powers, duties and responsibilities provided for zoning boards or zoning commissions by the former Township Zoning Act and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. It further provides that any existing zoning ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. This section provides for the preparation by the Township Board, to the extent required by law, of an annual capital improvements program. SECTION 13. SUBDIVISION AND LAND DIVISION RECOMMENDATIONS. This section sets forth provisions regarding Planning Commission recommendations pertaining to proposed plats and to any ordinance or rules governing the subdivision of land. SECTION 14. severable. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are USE YOUR TAX RETURN E-Z FIX DRIVERS AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. 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This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication of this notice. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street, in Hastings, Michigan. To amend the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 to add Article 21, Hastings Area Overlay District will be considered for amendment. ARTICLE TWENTY-ONE HASTINGS AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT SECTION 2100 - PURPOSE AND INTENT Barry County has joined with Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township, Carlton Township and the City of Hastings to prepare and adopt the Hastings Area Plan, a Joint Future Land Use Plan, in order to guide future development in a manner which is consistent with the common goals and objectives of these municipalities. The Plan sets forth recommendations on future roads, utility extensions and land use and it contemplates the establishment of essentially uniform zoning requirements to regulate land uses in the joint planning area, regardless of which unit of local government has jurisdiction. The purpose of the Hastings Area Overlay district is to provide zoning regulations which are common to each municipality to ensure the consistent application of the recommendations of the Hastings Area Plan. The regulations are intended to coordinate with the terms of an urban Services Area Agreement (USAA) executed by Barry County, Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township, Carlton Township and the City of Hastings. The objective of this overlay is to coordinate land use regulations through zoning with the provision of urban service such that a rational and sequential expansion and development of the Hastings planning area is achieved. The boundaries of the USAA will change over time as urban services as provided to new parcels upon request of the property owner and the standards of this overlay district are intentionally flexible to accommodate such expansions. The permitted density for residential uses in the Hastings Area Overlay District is approximately four units per acre and such density must be served by public water and sanitary sewer. Subdivisions and site condominiums will be required to be served by these public utilities. Permitted land uses will be substantially consistent but not identical within each municipality. Cluster/open space subdivisions are encouraged. The Hastings Area Overlay district is also proposed to serve as a receiving area for the transfer of development credits from agricultural and rural preservation areas elsewhere in Barry County. Additional density will be permitted for projects which accept these development credits. The purpose of this zoning district are also to: A. Coordinate land use along municipal boundaries to achieve compatibility in density, use, function and design. B. Provide for a connected system of street, pedestrian and bicycle trails between neighborhoods and activity centers. C. Ensure that public utilities and urban services are to be provided concurrent with and by new development in a phased and sequential manner with the level of service proportional to the type of land use proposed. D. Preserve valuable natural areas and open within and adjacent to residential developments. SECTION 2101 - OVERLAY APPLICABILITY The Hastings Area Overlay District is a supplement to the requirements of the applicable underlying zoning district. To the extent the requirements of this Article conflict with the requirements of the underlying zoning district, the terms of this Article 21 shall govern. The regulations of this section shall apply to any land which is the subject of the Urban Services Area Agreement (USAA) between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township and Barry County, Hastings Charter Township, and any other units of local government that may become signatories to such agreement. Land use regulations will be applies in two alternative tiers: A. Tier One. Tier One properties are those that are within the boundaries of the Urban Services Area as defined by, and as adjusted from time to time in accord with, the USAA. B. Tier Two. Tier Two properties are those that are not currently within the boundaries of the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, but which lie within the ultimate urban service area as established in the Hastings Area Plan, Joint Future Land Use Plan. SECTION 2102 - PERMITTED USES The following land uses shall be permitted within the respective zoning districts according to whether they are proposed for Tier One or Tier Two properties, as set forth herein: A. Tier One Properties: 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District: • Not applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the RR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services 2. Rural Residential (RR) District: • Not applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the RR district are incorporated in to the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 3. Recreational lake (RL) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1001 4. Low Density Residential (LDR) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1201 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1301 6. General Commercial (GC) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1601 B. Tier Two Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Building with footprint in excess of 150% of the principal building • Accessory Use to a permitted use, subject to Section 504 • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor 2. Rural Residential (RR) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory use to a permitted use • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use, subject to Section 504 • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR)District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use, subject to Section 504 • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor 6. General Commercial (GC) District • Not applicable. All Tier Two properties in the General Commercial district shall be treated as Special Land Uses. SECTION 2103 - SPECIAL LAND USES The following land uses shall be treated as special land uses the respective zoning districts according to whether they are proposed for Tier One or Tier Two properties, as set forth herein and subject to the terms of Article 23 and Section 2106. A. Tier One Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District. • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the CR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 2. Rural Residential (RR) District. • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the RR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District. • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1002 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1302 6. General Commercial (GC) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1602 B. Tier Two Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District. • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 803 • Farm • Farm Operation • Governmental Office • Stables/Riding Academy 2. Rural Residential (RR) District. • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1102 • Animal Grooming • Bed & Breakfast • Farm • Farm Operation • Farm Worker Housing • Governmental Office • Greenhouse • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Stables/Riding Academy • Wind Energy Conversion System 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District. • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 • Miniature Golf Course • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 • Governmental Office • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1302 • Dwelling, two-unit • Dwelling, Multi-unit • Governmental Office • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 6. General Commercial (GC) District • For Tier Two properties, all Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1601 and all Special Land uses pursuant to Section 1602 shall be treated as Special Land Uses subject to the terms of Article 23 and Section 2106. SECTION 2104 - DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS The dimensional standards of the underlying zoning districts shall apply to Tier One and Tier Two properties for all land uses. SECTION 2105 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS, IN GENERAL The district regulations of the underlying zoning districts shall apply to Tier One and Tier Two properties for all land uses. SECTION 2106 - OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS In addition to the requirements of the underlying zoning district, the following standards and regulations shall apply within the overlay district. A. Water and Sewer Connection. All Tier One properties and uses shall require connection to a public sewer and water system as provided by the terms of the USAA, regardless of the terms of the underlying zoning district. B. USAA Requirements. All Tier One properties shall be subject to the terms of the Urban Services Area Agreement. C. Special land Use Conditions. As a condition of approval of any Special Land Use for Tier Two properties within the Overlay District, the applicant shall certify agreement to subject the proposed use and the parcel to the terms of the Urban Services Area Agreement if an when its applicability is extended to include the property. Such agreement shall run with the land and shall bind all subsequent property owners and occupants to its terms. Such agreement shall be memorialized in a recordable instrument placed on file with the Barry County Register of Deeds. D. Street, Walkway and Trail Connections. In order to achieve one of the objectives of the Hastings Area Plan which is to “provide for a connected system of streets and pedestrian and bicycle trails between neighborhoods and activity centers” all site plans, platted subdivisions and site condominiums shall be designed to provide for the following as may be required by the Planning Commission: 1. Public and private streets shall be extended to the boundary line of adjacent parcels to allow for the logical continuation of such streets into the adjacent parcel. This extension may be in the form of constructing the road itself to the parcel boundary of providing a right of way to the parcel boundary so the road may be constructed at a future date. 2. Sidewalks at least five feet wide, on both sides of the street, shall be provided for and installed within the street right of way for all plats and site condominiums. 3. Within platted subdivisions and site condominiums improved common walkways shall be located along certain side lot lines in order to provide an alternative pedestrian travel route to the sidewalk system located within the public right of way. These “mid-block” walkways shall be located with an easement and shall not be blocked by the property owner and shall be spaced approximately 600 feet apart. 4. If the plat or site condominium provides common open space for use by its residents a walking trail shall be provided within this open space. 5. Street trees and street lights shall be provided at regular intervals within the street right of way by the developer of the plat or site condominium if determined to be necessary by the Planning Commission. SECTION 2107 - OPEN SPACE NEIGHBORHOODS (OSN) WITHIN PLATS AND SITE CONDOMINIUMS A. Intent. The intent of this section is to provide incentives for dedicated open space to be preserved within any new residential plat or site condominium development as recommended by the Hastings Area Plan. These regulations, which are voluntary, may allow an applicant to achieve a greater number of lots than would otherwise be possible under conventional plat or site condominium development, or under the terms of Section 509. This section seeks to achieve the following objective: 1. Identify and preserve natural features of the site proposed for development. 2. Provide for recreational areas and civic open space within new neighborhoods that are usable, centrally located and accessible to all residents of the neighborhood and which can promote a sense of community and opportunities for interaction among neighbors. 3. Provide for neighborhood design which has a definable center and an edge, and which provides pedestrian links throughout the development. 4. Provide a small-scale alternative to other open space neighborhoods intended for an urban environment. B. Authorization. An Open Space Neighborhood shall be a use permitted by right within the LDR and MDR Zoning Districts and shall be developed in accord with the requirements of this section. C. Development Requirements. The following regulations, shall apply to an Open Space Neighborhood: 1. Public water and sewer shall serve the site. 2. Lot Dimensions. Minimum Lot Dimensions shall be as st forth in Section 1303, and Lot Setback requirements shall be as set forth in Section 1305. D. Open Space Requirements 1. An OSN shall provide and maintain a minimum of ten percent of the gross site acreage as preserved Dedicated Open Space. 2. A portion of the Dedicated Open Space, but not more than five percent of the gross site acreage, may consist of woods, wetlands, steep slopes, existing ponds, creeks or floodplain areas. Dedicated Open Spaces shall also consist of play areas with play structures, open grass covered fields, ball fields, tennis courts, swimming pools ad related buildings, community buildings, and similar recreational facilities as well as natural areas such as field sand woods. it is the intent of this section to provide for recreational areas and civic open spaces within an OSN project that are usable, centrally located and accessible to all residents of the neighborhood and to preserve natural site features such as woods, stands of trees, wetlands, ravines, steep hills and similar areas which provide for wildlife habitat, shade, walking trails and pleasing views. 3. At least one contiguous area of open space shall be centrally located within the development, and shall be maintained as a village square, playground, or park. 4. The Planning Commission may require that specific natural features of the site be preserved as part of the Dedicated Open space. Such features may include stands of trees or woods, specimen trees, wetlands, steep slopes, natural drainage courses or open fields. 5. Except for those natural site feature areas noted above, an individual open space area shall not be more than 60,000 square feet or less than 10,000 square feet. An OSN project shall contain at least one individual open space area of at least 20,000 square feet. 6. Narrow basins of open space around the perimeters of sites will generally not qualify as usable dedicated open space, unless those areas are portions of walking trails that connect to larger areas of open space. 7. Open space areas shall be located so as to be reasonably accessible to all residents of the OSN. Pedestrian access points to the dedicated open space areas from the interior of the OSN shall be provided and shall be clearly identifiable by a sign or improved pathway. 8. Dedicated open space within the OSN shall be linked, if possible, with any adjacent existing public spaces or walkways. 10. The following areas shall not be considered a part of the dedicated open space: a. The area within all public or private road rights-of-way. b. The area within a platted lot, or site condominium unit occupies or to be occupied by a building or structure. c. Off street parking areas. d. Detention and retention ponds created to serve the project. e. Sidewalks, excepting those walkways that are a portion of a dedicated trail system.. However, trail systems alone may not constitute the entire dedicated open space. 11. Guarantee of Open Space. The applicant shall provide an open space preservation and maintenance agreement stating that all dedicated open space portions of the development shall be maintained in the manner approved. Documents shall be presented that bind all successors and future owners in title to commitments made as part of the proposal. This provision shall not prohibit a transfer of ownership or control, provided notice of such transfer is provided to the Planning Department and the all other provisions of approval are continued, unless an amendment is approved by the Planning Commission. The agreement must be acceptable to the County and may consist of a dedicated park, a recorded deed restriction, covenants that run perpetually with the land or a conservation easement established according to the Michigan Conservation and Historic Preservation Act, Public Act 197 of 1980 as amended. The agreement shall include provisions to: a. Indicate the allowable use(s) of the dedicated open space. b. Require that the dedicated open space be maintained by parties who have an ownership interest in the open space, whether those parties are of a private or municipal nature. c. Provide standards for scheduled maintenance of the dedicated open space including necessary maintenance of vegetation, and repair, maintenance or management of site amenities and facilities. d. Provide for maintenance to be undertaken by the County in its discretion in the event that the dedicated open space is inadequately maintained, or is determined to be a public nuisance. Any costs incurred by the County in undertaking such maintenance shall be assessed to the owners of the property within the OSN and shall become a lien on the property, if unpaid. E. Design Standards For Open Space Neighborhoods. 1. Within an OSN lots shall be located to face upon the centrally located village green or play area so as to promote visibility, monitoring, and safety of the area. This central green or play area shall be adjacent to the public or private roadway. Ideally, the central green or play area should be encircled by the roadway or by a sidewalk. 2. Within the OSN, the edge of any central green or play area shall be located no more than 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile) from another green, play area, or other dedicated open space. In additional, not lot within an OSN shall be located further than 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile) from any central green, play area, or natural area. 3. Storm water shall be substantially managed with such techniques as vegetated swales, rain gardens, stone weirs or dikes, sediment basins and swallow storm water areas. Storm water shall be minimally managed with conventional storm water management structures such as gutters, catch basins, underground pipes, detention ponds, and retention ponds. 4. Storm water detention ponds shall be required if necessary for the containment of estimated surface water runoff. Such ponds shall be placed at locations that will not detract from visual amenities along the streetscape or result in a hazard to pedestrians in the immediate area. SECTION 2108 - COMPETING ZONING DISTRICTS PROHIBITED It is the intent of this Article to cooperate with the neighboring jurisdictions to guide growth and development in the Hastings Area in a manner that benefits all communities. It is hereby determined that standards and regulations that permit or encourage competing high density residential, or commercial or industrial uses of any kind, within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township or Carlton Township, but outside the Hastings Area Joint Planning Area will be in conflict with the intent of this Article and are expressly prohibited. Provided, however, that the provisions of the Section 2108 shall not apply to the immediate vicinity of the Village of Freeport, being Section 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Carlton Township. In keeping with tinter-jurisdictional cooperation that embodies the Plan and this joint overly district, the provisions of this Section shall not be amended by Barry County to permit such competing uses without the approval of all signatories to the hastings Area Urban Services Area Agreement. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Offices at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten ( 10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis,, Barry County Clerk 77531513 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage corpoartion DBA Barron and Associates, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998 in instrument 1020719, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RAMP 2004SL4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 91/100 Dollars ($46,850.91), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 12 Rods West of the Northeast corner of section 21, Town 4 north, Range 8 West, thence South 13 3/4 rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence North 13 3/4 Rods, thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531017 File #240715F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Gerdts AKA Don W. Gerdts and Christa Gerdts AKA Christa L. Gerdts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2005, and recorded on August 31, 2005 in instrument 1151947, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four And 02/100 Dollars ($166,424.02), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, Rolling Oaks Estates, part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 52, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530845 File #235552F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ramon J. Hernandez, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1125018, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five And 20/100 Dollars ($93,835.20), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 32, 35 and 36 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except that part of Lots 32, 35 and 36 described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence Northeasterly 85 feet along the North line of said lot; thence Southeasterly 125.5 feet parallel with the Westerly line of said lot to the South line of the North 1/2 of said Lot 36; thence Southwesterly 92.83 feet along said South line to the East line of Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly 34.65 feet along said East line to an agle point in Dorice Avenue; thence Northerly along said East line to the place of beginning. Further excepting the Southerly 1/2 of said Lot 36, except the Easterly 100 feet thereof. Also including: That part of Lot 39 lying north of a line which begins at the Southeast corner of said lot and ends at a point on the North line of said lot which is 100 feet Westerly of the Northeast corner of said Lot 39 of Lakside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 55. PARCEL 2: Lot 37 of Lakeside Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 55, except the North 20 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530636 File #240027F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RUSSELL C. MORGAN and KELLI J. MORGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, in Document No. 1141690, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and No Cents ($148,671.00), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL NO. 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 350 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH, 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 570 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 180 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 19, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530898 Southfield, MI 48075 911 TELECOMMUNICATOR Barry County Central Dispatch/E11, a 24 hour operation is accepting applications for a full-time 911 Telecommunicator. JOB DUTIES: Receive emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for service and inquiries from the public. Evaluate information and dispatch the appropriate police, fire and emergency medical agency. Operator communications equipment including computers, radios and telephones. The person selected for this position will be required to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, and will be required to work overtime as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • U.S. Citizen • High School Diploma equivalent • Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written • Type 30 w.p.m. Deadline for application is February 27, 2009, 5 p.m. Barry County Central Dispatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply in person or mail resume to: Barry County Central Dispatch 2600 Nashville Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 06686416 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25217-DE Estate of Tim Roger Gearhart. Date of birth: 01/29/1962. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Tim Gearhart, who lived at 2905 South Charlton Park Road, Lot 17, Hastings, MI 49058, died 01/11/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marilyn Hosey, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 5364 Round Lake Road, Vermontville, MI 49096 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Victoria Easterday (P51874) 1463 South Main Street Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827 719-3880 Marilyn Hosey 5364 Round Lake Road Vermontville, MI 49096 77531490 (517) 726-1365 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Meggan K. Miller and Robert J. Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007 in instrument 1175921, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($137,457.41), including interest at 8.425% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 400 feet of the North 544 feet 6 Inches of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531049 File #220737F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey C. Miller, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded on August 24, 2004 in instrument 1132927, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four And 36/100 Dollars ($282,354.36), including interest at 4.855% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West along the North line of said Section 713.23 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 33.00 Feet, thence South 31 Degrees 36 Minutes 52 Seconds West 653.57 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West 250.87 Feet to the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 Degrees 34 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said West line 590.00 feet to the North Section line, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds East along said North 599.31 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531503 File #244249F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Arnold Mesecar and Misty Mesecar, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 1177187, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 53/100 Dollars ($149,493.53), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Distant South 1445.00 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Section 27; thence East Perpendicular with said West line, 600.00 feet, thence South parallel with said West line 265.00 feet; thence West 300.00 feet; thence South parallel with said West line 260 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North 60 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27; thence West along said line 300 feet to said West line of Section 27; thence North along said West line to the Point of Beginning Subject to a Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the South 66 feet of the West 300 feet of the North 60 Acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Woodland Road as recorded in Liber 142 on Page 31 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531119 File #239235F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Douglas F. VanOstran and Carrie L. VanOstran, husband and wife, of 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046, to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, now known as ChoiceOne Bank, a Michigan banking corporation of 109 East Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1171344. The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Five and 49/100 Dollars ($105,305.49) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the forenoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00º58’ 39” East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 199.17 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities to the true place of beginning of this description; thence North 07º22’ 21” East 446.32 feet; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 180.74 feet; thence South 01º00’ 42” East 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence North 89º43’ 47” West 245.83 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the Place of Beginning. Subject to and together with a strip of land 66 feet in width for ingress and egress and public utilities, in common with others, the South line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00º58’ 39” East 905.00 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 15; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 690.83 feet to the Point of Ending. PPN: 08-07-015-003-52 Commonly known as: 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 ChoiceOne Bank, Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77531114 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on May 4, 2001 by Derrick L. Stephens and Jennifer A. Stephens as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on May 9, 2001, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1059372. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Five and 55/100 Dollars ($43,955.55), including interest at 7.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 33 feet of Lot 14 and Lot 13 except the South 33 feet thereof, all of R.B. Gregg Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 13. More commonly known as 514 Middle Street, Nashville, Michigan Property Tax Identification Number 08-052-130-014-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530545 269-226-2982 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default has occurred In a Mortgage made on January 9, 2006 by Michael E. Hughes, Julie Welcher, Harold Stewart and Sharon Stewart, collectively as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 26, 2006, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1159369. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Three and 12/100 Dollars ($122,943.12), including interest at 7.650% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right of Way South of Reed Street. EXCEPTING: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of Section 36; thence North 89° 33' 31" East 1330.13 feet along the EastWest 1/4 line; thence North 00° 25' 37" West 1286.83 feet to the centeriine of Reed Street, said point being South 00° 25' 37" East 35.00 feet from the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4, of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 298.74 feet along the centeriine of Reed Street to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 590.17 feet along said centeriine to the point of curvature of a curve to the left; thence Northeasterly along the centeriine of Reed Street on said curve an arc distant of 235.24 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Penn Central Railroad (now abandoned) said curve having a radius of 2541.82 feet, a long chord and bearing of North 89° 44’ 45" East 235.14 feet and a delta angle of 5° 18' 09"; thence along the Westerly right of way line of said railroad South 64° 46' 05" West 908.48 feet; thence North 00° 25' 37" West, 353.33 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 1008 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON Attorney for Mortgagee Dated: January 9, 2009 Rachael J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 KZ DOCS 218325vl 36177.001 77530738 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brandi Peters and Donald P. Peters, husband and wife, to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger with Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003 and recorded July 29, 2003 in Instrument Number 1109650, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Forty-Seven and 48/100 Dollars ($92,047.48) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 165.0 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 713.86 feet to the East line of Maple Street (66 feet wide) and the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds West 165.0 feet along the East line of said street; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes East 49.5 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds East 165.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes West 49.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531131 File No. 310.3886 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J Merdzinski a married man and Mona Merdzinski his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006 in instrument 1169956, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy And 12/100 Dollars ($263,770.12), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due East of meander-post on the East and West 1/4 line of a said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet for place of beginning; thence due West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet; thence following the shore of the Lake to the North and South line of said Section 36; thence North to the East and West 1/8 line; thence East to the center of Tanner Lake Road; thence South 19 degrees 12 minutes East to the point of beginning, including land to the waters of Tanner Lake. Also described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road, excepting therefrom that part lying Southerly of a line described as: Commencing at an iron stake at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet to the centerline of Tanner Lake Road; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet along said centerline; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning of said described line; thence West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet to the shore of Tanner Lake and the end of said described line, said line being the Northerly line of Parcel A of an unrecorded survey by WM.Hume Rogers of Parcels A through D in said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531484 File #215014F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donita Murphy and Doug Murphy, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 26th day of April, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2007, Instrument No. 1180068 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $154,430.18 (one hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred thirty and 18/100) plus accrued interest at 7.95% (seven point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 26th day of February, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: A parcel of land beginning at a point 284 feet South of the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence West 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 2220 South Broadway Street PPN: 08-06-030-021-70 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77531054 WWR# 10019114 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J Ramirez and Rhea R Ramirez, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106422, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven And 71/100 Dollars ($178,737.71), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 30, Town I North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 30, a distance of 460.24 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of West Beach Drive as shown on the plat of West Beach and recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 67, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, a distance of 700.00 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, alohg said South line of West Beach Drive, 605.05 feet; thence South 55 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East, along said South line of West Beach Drive, 223.88 feet to the intersection of said South line of West Beach Drive with the West line of Eleanor Avenue as shown on said plat of West Beach thence South 34 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, along said West line of Eleanor Avenue 243.27 feet to the North line of the South 418.00 feet of the North 52 acres (so called) of the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North line, 654.14 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 302.40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531109 File #242693F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Steven L. Woodmansee and Georgette Woodmansee, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2006 and recorded March 20, 2006 in Instrument #1161445 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($61,958.66) including interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 67 Commonly known as 195 N M 37 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 16, 2009 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530867 Our File No: 09-04145 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christifer M. Johnson and Lynette Rider, as joint tenants, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 5, 2005 and recorded July 13, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149370, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine and 46/100 Dollars ($124,559.46) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan described as: The South 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 9 West, except beginning at the center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along the North and South 1/4 line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet; thence East 240 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; West 240 feet to the place of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which less 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to the place of beginning 1598 North M-37 Highway. Excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Michigan Bell Telephone Company described as follows: the South 5 acres of West 1/2 of the Southwest of the Northeast 1/4, excepting at the center of Section 6, North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along West North South line of West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet, thence 240 feet, thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence West 240 feet to the point of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which lies 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6, thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to point beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531124 File No. 214.7914 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R Fenters an unmarried person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2007, and recorded on December 7, 2007 in instrument 20071207-0004975, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 81/100 Dollars ($82,880.81), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, running thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 16 rods; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Section 20 rods; thence West, at right angles parallel with the South line of said Section, 16 rods; to the North and South 1/4 line; thence North on said 1/4 line 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530840 File #240907F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne A. Morford and Joyce L. Morford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005 and recorded August 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150858, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-11 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($118,123.19) including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 249.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 370.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 202.67 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West, 25.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 175.41 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet easeside of a centerline described as: beginning at a point on the West line of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 310.00 feet from the West one-quarter post of said Section 8; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1427.18 feet to the end of said described centerline. Also together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 498.01 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 39.04 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531555 File No. 306.2327 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Krueger Jr., a married man and Frances Krueger, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2007 and recorded February 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176188, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($200,441.29) including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thornapple Bends Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531498 File No. 285.6471 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Gifford and Karen Gifford, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded on May 21, 2007 in instrument 1180771, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven And 21/100 Dollars ($180,347.21), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 475.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 231.65 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 231.65 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 20 feet of the West 300 feet of the following parcel: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 532 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 706.65 feet to the place of beginning, thence continuing South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with said West section line, 240 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West, parallel with said centerline, 466.00 feet to the East line of Sunset Drive; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 240.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 466.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress and egress, 66 feet wide, described as follows: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of Hine Road, 66 00 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds East, 66.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section, 1150.16 feet; thence 52.48 feet along the East line of said Sunset Drive and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 200.00 feet, and whose chord bears North 7 degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds West, 52.33 feet; thence North 0 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds West, along said East line, 1114.18 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530667 File #239587F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M. Smith and Michael F. Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2004, and recorded on January 4, 2005 in instrument 1139680, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 59/100 Dollars ($79,278.59), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of highway in the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North 146 and 1/2 feet; thence West 226 and 1/2 feet; thence South 146 and 1/2 feet; thence East 226 and 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531522 File #244223F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Dykstra and Melissa Dykstra aka Melissa A Dykstra, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 1, 2006, and recorded on March 22, 2006 in instrument 1161582, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One And 98/100 Dollars ($74,751.98), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 of Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531012 File #242524F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Berry, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 9, 2003 in instrument 1108184, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 36/100 Dollars ($136,748.36), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds East 1865.13 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East 477.16 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 17 seconds West 221.37 feet along said centerline; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 313.07 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West 263.57 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southeasterly 50 feet thereof for Highway M-43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531527 File #133692F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on January 17, 2008, by Larry R. Crawford, a single man, as Mortgagor, given by him to First National Bank of America, whose address is 241 E. Saginaw Hwy., Suite 600, P.O. Box 980, East Lansing, Michigan 48826-0980, as Mortgagee, and recorded on January 24, 2008, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 200801240000751, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred FiftyEight and 44/100 Dollars ($32,258.44); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the South š of the Northwest › of the Southwest › of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West as a place of beginning; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6672 Dennison Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Tax parcel number: 08-11-018-031-00. The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 16, 2009 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA Benjamin J. Price of East Lansing, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 77531044 (517) 371-8253 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins, husband and wife, who executes this instrument for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lien of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2005, and recorded on July 1, 2005 in instrument 1148883, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eight And 65/100 Dollars ($98,808.65), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Brookfield Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 29 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531022 File #242530F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerold Lee Hughes Jr and Linda Kay Hughes, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 27, 2005, and recorded on October 14, 2005 in instrument 1154538, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2005-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Thirty And 88/100 Dollars ($135,030.88), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except that part lying easterly of West Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531032 File #241980F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jocelynn N. Brown nka Jocelynn N. Gillis and Mike Gillis, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc. dated the 18th day of January, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of January, A.D. 2007, in Instrument No. 1175531 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity, Inc., thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $105,325.94 (one hundred five thousand three hundred twenty-five and 94/100) plus accrued interest at 8.590% (eight point five nine zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 5th day of March, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: Lot 9, Block 10, H.J. KENTFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records Commonly known as: 627 East Bond Street PIN: 08-55-235058-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10019209 ASAP# 2984392 02/05/2009, 77531493 02/12/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julio OrtizSosa and Dorothy Ortiz-Sosa, his wife, to The CIT Group/Sales Financing, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 28, 1996, and recorded on May 29, 1996, in Liber 661, on page 865, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment dated March 30, 2006 and recorded on April 12, 2006 in Document No. 1163001, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand six hundred fifty four and 52/100 dollars ($55,654.52) including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence East 94 rods along the North line of said Section 28 to the true place of beginning, thence South 209 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28, thence West, 417 feet parallel with said North Section line, thence North 209 feet to said North Section line, thence East 417 feet along the North Section line to the point of beginning and all attachments thereon including a 1995 Patriot Washington Park 28 x 56 manufactured housing unit bearing serial identification number LPP-5512 A/B IN. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road. Tax No. 07-028-007-16 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 or MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MLCA 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: January 23, 2009 21st Mortgage Corporation, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste 444 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 77531064 (248) 540-7665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy P. Brownell, married man and Mindy Brownell, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on December 27, 2007 in instrument 200712270005556, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Eight And 16/100 Dollars ($100,708.16), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, except the North 657 feet thereof and except the West 100 feet of the South 165 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26 and excepting that part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26 lying Easterly on a line described as follows: Beginning at a point of the South 1/8 line of said Section 26, distant East 755 feet from the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South 390 feet; thence Southwesterly 187 feet to the Northwest corner of land owned by Leo J. Reszutko and wife, thence South 45 degrees West 277 feet; thence East 40 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Section 26 to the South line of Section 26 and the point of ending The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530641 File #239757F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael E. Hughes aka Michael Hughes, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2005, and recorded on February 1, 2005 in instrument 1140919, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structued Asset Investment Loan TrustSAIL 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($125,340.11), including interest at 11.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 604.8 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East 1320 feet, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 357.5 feet, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West 1320 feet, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 357.5 feet to the point of beginning, which includes State Highway M-79 road right of way. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530713 File #217185F02 HASTINGS CITY/BARRY COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ACQUISITION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HASTINGS CITY/BARRY COUNTY AIRPORT MAINTENANCE HANGER The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission is soliciting Proposals for the acquisition and redevelopment of the maintenance hanger at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. The detailed Request for Proposals and related documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Proposals, to be considered and evaluated, will be received until 5:00 PM, February 20, 2009 at the Office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Proposals must conform to the requirements contained in the RFP. The Airport Commission reserves the right to cancel this RFP, reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in any proposal, to award any whole or part of a proposal, and to award to the Offeror, if any, whose proposal is, at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, determined to be in the best interest of the Commission, price and other factors considered. 77531649 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Wayfinding Signage The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority is accepting bids for the construction and installation of new wayfinding signage. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. The DDA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Wayfinding Signage”. John Hart Community Development Director 77531532 — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2009. 77530969 — NOTICE — HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DUST CONTROL will be on the agenda at the February 10, 2009 Township Board Meeting. Anyone with comments on the subject is invited to attend and speak. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm and will be held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. Call 269.948.9690 for further directions. Jim Brown, Supervisor 77531534 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 15 Maple Valley to address boiler and energy issues Nashville to Correction host blood drive Thursday The Maple Valley School Board is encouraging public attendance at a 7 p.m. meeting Monday, Feb. 9, in the board room to discuss the district’s boilers and options. Representatives from an energy management company will present their thoughts on how the board might be able to use a The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Mulberry Gardens restaurant and banquet facility, 975 N. Main St, Nashville. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health. Michigan legislative opportunity to replace a couple boilers and other energy changes that could save $30,000 to $40,000 annually in energy costs. This savings could then be used to pay off a loan the district would take out for the work over the next 15 years. The board is actively seeking any and all options to solve this dilemma, said Superintendent Kim Kramer. Although this option would not fully take care of the infrastructure issues, it would get the district moving toward fixing the problems, he said. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has not approved $500,000 to be used specifically for repairs and upgrades to the Barry County Jail, as reported in the Jan. 29 Banner. County Board Chairman Michael Callton said the money was already in place, in the county’s Building Rehabilitation Fund, and the board looks at each project individually and decides at a future time whether to approve spending. “The $500,000 is not specifically for the jail,” Callton said. “The jail ad hoc committee recommends projects, and we may or may not approve them as they come up.” LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2000 and recorded May 2, 2000 in Instrument Number 1043802, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($107,735.63) including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: As a place of beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, a point on the South line of the said Section; thence Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the said Section; thence Westerly 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 449.36 feet parallel with the West line of said Section, to a point 90.0 feet from the South line of said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet form the West feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 33.0 feet parallel with the West lien of the said Section, to the South line of the said Section; thence Easterly to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530728 File No. 191.4189 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Belinda J. Angus, an Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007, and recorded on April 17, 2007 in instrument 1179386, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 00/100 Dollars ($116,531.00), including interest at 6.937% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel D: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 28, Town 2 north, Range 7 West, maple Grove Township, Barry County, michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section ; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Truck Line M-66; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restriction and rights of way of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530688 File #240685F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Earl Wilkins and Shire Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2007, and recorded on February 7, 2007 in instrument 1176174, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 70/100 Dollars ($123,802.70), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 330.00 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 16; thence West 396.00 feet; thence North 330.00 feet; thence East 396.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530825 File #190052F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty & 53/100 ($60,860.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit A parcel of land located in the North 1 / 2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1 / 4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47’30” West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12’30” West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39’ 30” East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45’ 30” East 134 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/29/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee __________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531027 248-362-2600 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 16th day of January, 2009 the sum of $67,720.12, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP: 08-04-028-205-000-01 THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77531469 (616) 527-1750 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($149,330.95), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531178 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Rozelle and Shirley E. Rozelle, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 14, 2006 in instrument 1173887, and rerecorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen And 16/100 Dollars ($111,516.16), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: commencing 267 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 for the place of beginning; thence East 162 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence West 162 feet; thence North 330 feet to the place of beginning. 2003 Fairmont, Serial Number MY04120926AB, Certificate Number 268S1870231A, 44 feet 8 inches by 26 feet 8 inches. Which by intention of the parties shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it, and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530830 File #241581F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Hussong, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated January 5, 2005, and recorded on January 7, 2005 in instrument 1139881, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-AC2. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven And 75/100 Dollars ($153,827.75), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 1859.97 feet along the West line of Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 250.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 East 220.00 feet for the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes East 510 feet more or less to the centerline of Bansfield Road; thence Southeasterly 276 feet more or less along said centerline to a point North 89 degrees 25 minutes East from place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes West 677 feet more or less the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530602 File #238914F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 49/100 Dollars ($119,671.49), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 mintues 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East 103.14 feet along said west line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530950 File #241882F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Bourdo, a married man and Lucy Bourdo, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005 in instrument 1143017, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 89/100 Dollars ($150,784.89), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20, Town 2 North, range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michgian, thence East 615.78; thence South 697.62 feet; thence North 60 degrees West 75.90 feet; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds West 462.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 29 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West 347.40 feet; thence North 58 degrees West 173.63 feet; thence North 35 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East 345.05 feet; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East 140.31 feet the placeof beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #241719F01 77531037 �Page 16 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD T. DUMOUCHEL and RACHEL L. DUMOUCHEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 6, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005, in Document No. 1155360, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($103,981.73), including interest at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 103 AND 104, BLACKMAN AND BUSH ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF DELTON, ALSO BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 103; THENCE WEST 5 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS; THENCE EAST 5 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 20054 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2968719 01/15/2009, 77530672 01/22/2009, 01/29/2009, 02/05/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Atkinson and Dustin Atkinson, wife and husband, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1161040, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 26/100 Dollars ($158,113.26) including interest at 7.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 58 of Pine Haven Estates Number 2, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531605 File No. 213.3481 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by NICHOLE BIVENS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to PAUL A. GETZIN AND LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2003, and recorded on July 8, 2003, in Document No. 1108081, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($75,751.93), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING 51 1 / 2 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 631 OF THE CITY (FORMERLY THE VILLAGE), OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE CEMENT RETAINING WALL ON SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET ALONG SAID RETAINING WALL; THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 12, 2009 GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC FKA GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530693 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tom Luyk and Jennifer Luyk, Husband and Wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2006 and recorded September 26, 2006 in Instrument # 1170564 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Liquidation Properties Inc., on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($144,330.53) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 Hunters Ridge Estates according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of plats Page 12. Commonly known as 111 Hunters Trail Ct, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 19, 2009 Liquidation Properties Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530888 Our File No: 09-04079 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary J. Lindsey and Betty S. Lindsey, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006 and recorded August 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168647, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust Series 2006-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 74/100 Dollars ($131,911.74) including interest at 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 83 of Abe Johnson's Addition Number 2 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530723 File No. 306.2281 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody Ann Ulrich a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2007, and recorded on January 7, 2008 in instrument 20080107-0000213, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One And 23/100 Dollars ($47,861.23), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, of O.A. Phillips Addition as recorded in Liber 1, page 19, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530698 File #240034F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred SeventyOne And 57/100 Dollars ($60,571.57), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530850 File #241269F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jesse Carver, SP and , Stacey Nowack, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2007, and recorded on August 6, 2007 in instrument 20070806-0000554, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine And 37/100 Dollars ($134,249.37), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Pleasant Valley Plat according to the plat thereof, as recordedin Liber 4 of Plats, page 13 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530703 File #240752F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley J. Bruce, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 200507260010631, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three And 72/100 Dollars ($118,563.72), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79, Middleville Downs Addition No. 4 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 41. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530835 File #241503F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracey Booth, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173621, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 12/100 Dollars ($116,153.12), including interest at 7.98% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 5 and Lot 6, Except the West 3 Rods of Block 1 of James Dunnings Addition to the City of Hastings, According to the Recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531240 File #242674F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew R. Updegraff and Catherine M. Updegraff, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 30, 2003 in instrument 1114490, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($129,900.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39, Misty Ridge No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530627 File #239589F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jessica E. Veen, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 28, 2006, and recorded on December 1, 2006 in instrument 1173327, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 69/100 Dollars ($87,549.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 8 rods of the East 17 rods of the North 14 2/7 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530944 File #241424F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gloria A. Smith by Christine C. Smith FKA Christine C. MacDonald as general durable power of attorney, to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2007 and recorded November 21, 2007 in Instrument Number 200711210004451, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred ThirtySeven and 41/100 Dollars ($75,337.41) including interest at 3.76% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, being a part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530681 File No. 316.0080 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph W. Allen and Nancy L. Allen, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2007 in instrument 1182493, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($112,758.39), including interest at 9.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Streeter's Resort, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, Page 37, of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #215377F02 77531508 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Huffman and Christy L. Huffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2005 and recorded June 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148093, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2005RS7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 50/100 Dollars ($135,271.50) including interest at 10.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 75.9 feet of Lot 8 of Upson's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 58. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530820 File No. 207.8602 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 17 Vikes end a four-game skid with big win over Cavaliers The Lakewood boys got their streak stopped Friday night. After struggling to put points on the board for a few nights in a row, and dropping four consecutive ball games, the Viking varsity boys’ basketball teams cored a 58-41 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win over Corunna. The 34 points the Vikings put on the scoreboard in the first half were nearly as many as they put up Tuesday night in a full game at Charlotte (35). Lakewood raced out to a 19-4 lead, and pushed their edge to 34-8 by the end of the first half. Ben McKinney had a big night for the Vikings, finishing with 14 points. Lakewood had eight different players score. Gabe Shellenbarger finished with eight points and four steals. Ryne Musbach had eight points and five assists. Logan Lake chipped in seven points, and Andrew Doane added four points and a team high six rebounds. Tristan Grabowski led Corunna with 17 points. Corunna is 1-5 in the league. Lakewood improves to 3-2 in the CAAC-White. The Vikings are 3-7 overall. The fell 49-42 at Haslett Tuesday night in a non-conference contest. It was a tight game throughout, with Lakewood clinging to a one-point half-time lead. The host Vikings outscored Lakewood 13-9 in the third quarter to pull in front, then added to that lead late in the ball game. Lakewood got 13 points from Shellenbarger on the night, and ten from Doane. David Kaye led Haslett with 14 points. Haslett also got nine points from Noah Sawyer and six from Evan Rogers. Lakewood visits Perry this Friday in Lakewood’s Logan Lake is hammered from behind by Corunna’s Jalen Schlachter during Friday night’s CAACWhite contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CAAC-White action, then travels to Byron Center Saturday night for a non-conference game. The Vikings also have a non-conference contest on the schedule for Tuesday night, at home against DeWitt. Lakewood cheer has to nix round three at East Lansing The problem for the Vikings Wednesday night, at the CAAC crossover at East Lansing, was that they weren’t at their best. It was a rough night for the Lakewood varsity cheer team with some illness, injury, and some other reasons for cheerleaders to be out of the line-up. “In warm-ups Wednesday, one of my seniors (Cheryl Spitzley) dislocated her elbow. She is in all three rounds and is in my main stunt group,” said Viking head coach Kim Martin. “It was a rough night. We had to scratch round three.” The Vikings wound up sixth out of six teams in the Blue/White Division meet, but were in second place after the first two rounds. Lakewood scored a 209.4 in round one and a 207.7684 in round two, for a subtotal heading into round three of 417.1 684. Lansing Catholic, the Vikings conference rivals, were the only team ahead of them at that point after a 220.4 in round one and a 201.9216 in round two. The Cougars went on to take the championship on the day, adding 304.3 points in round three for an overall score of 726.6216. Grand Ledge was second at 682.2140, followed by Portland 619.6600, East Lansing 566.5046, and Williamston 518.5684. “It was a rough week,” said Martin. “I’d like to go back and rewind. We are in re-structuring mode right now, re-doing all three rounds.” The Vikings have had a number of girls step up their games. Charlese Smith is moving in with her stunt group in round one, and Chelsey Vantland is filling in in round two. There may be times when the Vikings just have to cut down on their numbers for the time being as well. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadwick L. Mesecar, A Married Man and Brandy Mesecar, A Married Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174608, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on September 6, 2007 in instrument 200709060001716, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($133,228.33), including interest at 9.36% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 117 Feet of Lot 133 and East 18 Feet of the North 117 Feet of Lot 134, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, original Plat of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531234 File #242670F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Kemper, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2005, and recorded on March 28, 2005 in instrument 1143297, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Nine And 02/100 Dollars ($99,899.02), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block C, Chas. H. Bauers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 57, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530596 File #138021F03 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Hampton II, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116434, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 35/100 Dollars ($79,230.35), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 122 and 123 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531059 File #242620F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike J. Gipper and Susan L. Gipper, husband and wife, to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1114265, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 01/100 Dollars ($91,707.01) including interest at 6.015% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 2 and Lot Number 3 in Dekema's Subdivision as shown in the recorded Plat/Map thereof in Liber 5, Page 33 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531600 File No. 241.2431 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE! Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on November 19, 2002 by Thomas Williams Higgins, Jr. a/k/a Thomas William Higgins Jr. and Sharon A. Higgins, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on November 25, 2002, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1092397. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of Ninety One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 19/100 Dollars ($91,389.19), including interest at 6.125% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 131, Middleville Downs Addition No. 6 to the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. More commonly known as 214 Robin Road Middleville, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days. Dated: January 8, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77530551 269-226-2982 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jim Robbe and Heidi Robbe, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2006 and recorded April 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1163652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred and 03/100 Dollars ($120,500.03) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Brittney Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 51, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531183 File No. 225.2520 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Thomas Gates, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 20, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2007-WF1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six And 21/100 Dollars ($118,466.21), including interest at 9.865% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 16 of Eastern Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530708 File #239898F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron H. Burtch, An Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161784, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 00/100 Dollars ($66,294.00), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 12, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531007 File #241986F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SCOTT EUGENE SACKRIDER and LISA JANINE SACKRIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MMS MORTGAGE SERVICES, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, in Document No. 1073607, and assigned by said mortgagee to KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($54,698.48), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 24, OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 64. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531173 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Saskia Maxwell, a single woman and Linn Weber, a single man, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1156203, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 87/100 Dollars ($65,380.87) including interest at 10.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Shelbyville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100, also: Lot 83 of Lapham's Airport Lot number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531550 File No. 356.1848 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold L. Gray and Shirley K. Gray, husband and wife, to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2003 and recorded August 27, 2003 in Instrument Number 1111998, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Ninety-Seven and 68/100 Dollars ($103,097.68) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49 of Fairview Estates Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530733 File No. 362.5057 �Page 18 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner TK’s second chances run out in 2nd half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor As he walked out of Caledonia High School Tuesday night, Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Lance Laker said that his senior forward James Tobin “played well”. “I’d say he played really well, if he had by Brett Bremer Saxon-Trojan dual, Super Bowl are two of year’s best It doesn’t happen every year. Maybe it’s one of those Blue Moon type things, but two of the best sporting events of the year fell in the same week. Being a Lions fan, more than once this fall I threatened to become a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. It would have paid off too, with the Steelers’ come from behind 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl 43 Sunday evening. I think I’ve resigned myself to knowing that I’ll always be a Lions fan. A buddy of mine, Dave, who’s a huge Lions fan but has a strong Cardinals connection was at the same Super Bowl party as I was. He used to call the Cardinals his “Lions of the West”, and even got to make the trip out to Arizona for the NFC Championship Game. As I celebrated the Steelers’ sixth Super Bowl championship, he sat there wondering how the final play of the game was called a fumble rather than a forward pass. Dave couldn’t understand me rooting for the Steelers. He’d made the connection between the Cardinals and the Lions long ago, and thought that if the Cardinals could win a Super Bowl it would give hope to all Lions fans that someday the team in Honolulu Blue could win a Super Bowl. I told him, “I don’t want the Lions to be like the Cardinals. I want them to be like the Steelers. Good every year.” The Super Bowl doesn’t always turn out to be one of the best sporting events of the year, but this one was. The Hastings versus Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling match every year rarely disappoints. If it’s not the best sporting even of the year every year in Barry County, I don’t know what is. I’m not a big fan of the single spotlight over the center of the mat, but for this showdown in works. Hastings fans filled the dark stands with their blue and gold glow-in-the-dark necklaces once again. This time, the Trojan fans tried to match their neon power with orange glow sticks in their half of the stands. Saxon head coach Mike Goggins talked after the match about how everybody thinks this rivalry has been around forever, but really it hasn’t. The Trojans and Saxons have only been making this dual a yearly spectacle for six years. This was the sixth conference dual between the two teams, and now Hastings hold a 4-2 edge. Since the 2003-04 season, Caledonia is the only other team that has gotten its foot in the championship door in the conference. The Fighting Scots shared the 2006-07 championship with the Saxons, by winning the conference tournament. TK and Hastings shared the league championship at the end of the 2003-04 seasons. TK took it in 2005, Hastings in 2006, and Hastings again last year. “It’s the shortest long rivalry that’s ever been around,” said Goggins. Both coaches agreed that Hastings was the better team on paper this season, but TK was the better team on the mat this time around. That’s what makes great rivalries great. The better team on paper doesn’t always win. The Trojans won the dual by four points, (33-29) getting a pin from former state qualifier Mike Craven in the 103-pound match to end the night. The Saxons will be the better team on paper again, when the two teams get together along with the rest of the league for the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Caledonia Feb. 14. We’ll see if somebody wins it outright, or if they get to share once again. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Rent Card of Thanks Business Services ART STUDIOS FOR rent, call Bill at (269)945-9300. THANK YOU Cleo and Doris Jacobs would like to thank our children for the card show of best wishes and phone calls made to us to help celebrate our January birthdays together. Whether you sent a beautiful card of called us it was a very reminiscent and heart warming occasion. Thank you again. SNOWPLOWING: Residential & commercial, Middleville, Hastings, Caledonia. (269)908-1095. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom home with 2 car garage, Crooked Lake access, 1 mile from school, $650/month plus utilities and deposit. 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(269)795-8717 made a lay-up,” Laker added. That wasn’t just the story for Tobin. It was the story for the Trojans all night, especially in the second half as they fell 55-43 to the Fighting Scots. Caledonia improves to 5-9 overall, and 3-5 in the O-K Gold Conference. TK is now 5-7, and 2-6 in the league. “The biggest factor in the game was we just didn’t finish by the basket,” said Laker. “You get ten or 11 in the five-foot range and you don’t convert those, you’re not going to win a lot of ball games.” The Trojans had 13 second chance points on the night, thanks to 13 offensive rebounds. Tobin had four of those, and put the ball right back up and in after a couple of his misses. But most of those second tries came in the first half for TK. The Trojans needed those putbacks to stay in the game, with the Scots knocking down five three-pointers on the other end in the first two quarters. Caledonia took a 30-27 lead into the half. Bloemers thought his team’s defense had at least a little part to play in the Trojans’ poor shooting night. “We ended up forcing them to 38-percent (shooting) for the game,” said Bloemers. “I think they were 45-percent at the half. I thought our defense was much better in the second half. We got outhustled in the first half. They got to most of the loose balls and rebounds.” The Fighting Scots came out strong in the second half, starting with a 5-0 run to push their lead to 35-27. TK pulled to within one on a three-pointer by Parrish Hall with 4:20 left in the third, but didn’t score again until just 5:04 remained in the game. The Scots turned a 36-35 lead in that time to a 47-35 lead. “Rebounding. We talk about, just play the paint and force tough shots,” Bloemers said. “Our motto is to box out and contest. That’s what we want to do. I thought we made things real difficult on Middleville.” TK had a 17-9 rebounding edge at the half, but finished the game with just a 31-28 advantage. Scot point guard Luke Wiest scored the final seven points of the third quarter. He led his team on the night with 21 points, and only turned the ball over twice. “Luke Weist is playing with a lot of confidence right now. He really opens things up for us with his perimeter shot,” said Bloemers. Weist was 3-of-6 from three-point range, and also 4-of-4 from the foul line. Paul TenHarmsel had a good game for the Scots, finishing with 12 points. Matt Russo added eight points and seven rebounds. Luke Andrusiak added seven points and three steals. A.J. VanWerden had just five points, but added four steals. “We’ve talked about starting over in the league season,” said Bloemers. “I feel like we’ve been really competing well. We’ve just come up short in the last couple.” “Now our focus is to try to win the close games.” Tobin had eight points, and eight rebounds, four of which came on the offensive end. He also had two steals. Hall led TK with 12 points, and also had five rebounds and four assists. Carter Whitney added nine points, and David Comeau six. LHS wrestlers finish behind state’s top D2 team twice Thornapple Kellogg’s Carter Whitney looks to put a shot up over Caledonia’s Luke Andrusiak during the first quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK will give “Homes for our Troops” funds to Hoffman on Feb. 6 Thornapple Kellogg will be presenting Marine Corporal Josh Hoffman with the funds that were raised over the course of the winter in a district-wide effort before the boys’ basketball game on Feb. 6 at TKHS. The funds are assisting in the construction of a home that was built through the “Homes for our Troops” program, which is designed to raise money to build homes for injured veterans. The presentation will occur at approximately 6:50 p.m., with the varsity boys’ game against Ottawa Hills to follow. In addition, the presentation and the game will be streamed live over the internet by the Thornapple Kellogg Digital Media Productions class. Please call the TK athletic department for information on how to gain access to the line stream on-line. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team tested itself against the very best a couple times in the last week and came up short. But at this point in the season, it’s all about getting ready for the conference and district tournaments which are ahead. The Vikings were 1-1 in their quad at Eaton Rapids last Wednesday night, scoring a 36-23 win over DeWitt and falling to Greenville 4612. The Vikings had just seen the Greenville Yellow Jackets Saturday (Jan. 24, at the Sparta Invitational. “They’re ranked number one in all of it,” Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch said of Greenville, “and they’re defending state champs. I think they’ll redo it again this year. I think they’ll repeat Division 2 state champs.” Lakewood got just three wins in the dual with the Yellow Jackets. Ryan Steverson won by injury default at 285, Jarod Kent won a decision at 135, and Dalton Ketchum scored a decision at 171 pounds. Kent and Steverson were both 2-0 on the night. “I thought our kids wrestled well,” said Veitch. “We had a lot of good matches, where we only lost by a point or two.” The Vikings’ dual with DeWitt was closer than the first time the two teams met, but Veitch attributed that to the Panthers having about six new wrestlers in the line-up. Lakewood is now 14-7 this season in duals. They’ll face Thornapple Kellogg, Addison, and Forest Hills Northern in their own Lakewood Invitational today. Wednesday, the Vikings host a Tri which also includes Williamston and Charlotte. Lakewood saw Greenville win the Sparta Invitational. The Yellow Jackets put 11 wrestlers in the finals of the 17-team tournament, and had five champions on the day. Steverson was the Vikings’ lone champ. He took the 285-pound weight class by pinning all three of his opponents, including Greenville’s Mike Evans 3 minutes and 25 seconds into their championship round match. Greenville still finished the day with 303 points as a team. Grand Haven was second with 168.5, followed by Hudsonville 152.5, Lakewood 143.5, Sparta 130, Portage Central 125.5, Kent City 90, Alma 73, Wyoming Park 65, Newaygo 64.5, West Catholic 60, Calvin Christian 25, East Grand Rapids 25, Chesaning 23, Sparta ‘B’ 22, and Ottawa Hills 22. Lakewood had eight medallists on the day. Mason Blackmer (145 pounds) was the only other Viking to reach the championship finals. He was second after falling to Greenville’s Jordan Thomas 14-5 in the finals. Veitch said that Thomas is one of the top freshmen in the state. Dylan Shoup (103), William Gross (112), Kent (135), Lucas Porter (152), and Kurtis Powell (215) were third for the Vikings, while Ketchum (160) placed fourth. Haslett hits Vikings with 2nd loss Haslett exploded for a 17-6 run in the fourth quarter, to hand the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team its second loss of the season Tuesday night at Lakewood High School. The host Vikings led by one entering the fourth quarter, but fell 51-41 in the non-conference clash of two team that already have double digit wins this season. Samantha Johnson and Kelly Schaibly both scored 17 points for the visiting Vikings, as their team improved to 11-2 on the season. YMCA STANDINGS YMCA of Barry County 2009 Winter Women’s A League A League Aged Wisely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1 Old Town Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3 Winebrenner Construction . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Balls of Fury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 TK Ladies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Applebee’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-12 B League Viking Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1 Net Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 Trend Setters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4 UAW Local 1002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Parker Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-12 Coed League Mental Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-0 King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Courtright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Misfits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-12 Lakewood’s Anna Lynch (32) puts a shot up over Corunna’s Meredith Westerlund Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood got 14 points from Anna Lynch, and ten from Alexis Brodbeck who also had five assists. Chelsey Dow, Kait Kauffman, and Danielle Palmer had four points each. Lakewood is now 10-2 overall and 5-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, after scoring a 48-37 win over Corunna in Lake Odessa Friday night. They are still the top team in the conference, with Portland behind them in second place at 4-2. The Cavaliers are now 9-4 overall, and 3-3 in the league. “One of the teams that I really wanted to beat this year was that (Corunna) team,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “They beat us twice last year, and we thought we should have won both those games.” The Vikings won both meetings with the Cavaliers, handing them half their losses so far this season. Lakewood went into the game looking to make the Cavaliers shoot the ball from the outside, and accomplished that for the most part even though both teams did an awful lot of shooting from the free throw line. Corunna was 26-of-36 from the foul line as a team, and Lakewood was 17-of-24. Thompson said that was a little too much fouling, but another solid defensive game overall. The Vikings wanted to make the Cavaliers shoot from outside, and do their best to keep Corunna’s leading scorer Megan Birchmeier out of the paint. She finished with a gamehigh 19 points, but got 16 of those at the foul line and hit one three-pointer for her other three points. As a team, Corunna hit just five field goals, four twos and the one three. Laurel Mattson and Brodbeck had that many field goals combined, and led Lakewood’s offense with ten points each. Mattson also had five steals. Dow chipped in four points and 11 rebounds. Rachel Lynch had three points and six rebounds. Kauffman chipped in eight points and Anna Lynch nine. Birchmeier was the only Corunna player with more than six points on the night. Rachelle Fisher was the only Corunna player with two field goals, and she finished with five points. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 19 Saxons come storming back by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team will need some help to catch Catholic Central and Wayland at the top of the O-K Gold Conference standings, but the Saxons can say something that the Cougars and Wildcats can’t. The Saxons were 2-0 in the league this season against Ottawa Hills. It took a fourth quarter comeback, but Tuesday night Hastings scored a 44-41 win at Ottawa Hills. The Bengals led by nine at the half, and still held a 32-25 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. “This was a huge win for us,” said Saxon head coach Don Schils. “Ottawa was coming off beating Wayland Thursday, so they were pretty pumped up and got off to a great start.” The Bengals outscored the Saxons 15-5 in the opening quarter, knocking down three three-pointers and bothering Hastings with their pressure defense. The Saxons kept doing their best to slow the tempo down, and finally started taking control in the second half. It took some time for the Saxons to finally get in front though. The Bengal lead swung between five to nine points for much of the second half. The Saxons finally broke through in the fourth quarter. “The fourth quarter was probably the best combination of offense and defense we’ve had this year,” Schils said. “Defensively, we were getting stops and making them take tough shots.” Offensively, the Saxons started attacking the basket. They were 11-of-13 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Hastings broke a 38-38 tie in the final minute, with point guard Adam Swartz tipping the ball away from the Bengals to teammate Brady Hayden. Hayden then hit Swartz for a lay-up. Adam Skedgell led the Saxon offense on the night with 15 points. Dane Schils added ten points. Devon Ivy led Ottawa Hills with 11 points. The Saxons are now 9-4 overall, and 5-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. They have a big game at Wayland this Friday night, then will be home against Forest Hills Eastern Thursday. Hastings nearly pulled off another comefrom-behind win at South Christian last Thursday, but came up short in a 49-45 loss. The Sailors outscored the Saxons 17-3 in the second quarter to build a 26-12 half-time advantage and still led 38-24 heading into the fourth quarter. “The second quarter put us behind quite a bit. Uncharacteristically, we made a lot of mental errors both offensively and defensively, and allowed some of their better players to be more open than we normally do,” said coach Schils. “Then we had our same old, same old, problems offensively.” Attacking the basket in the fourth quarter is finally what started turning things around for Hastings. The charge was led by Swartz, who had ten of his team-high 12 points in the fourth quarter. “We have a tendency to catch the ball and think pass first,” coach Schils said. “We’re trying to break that habit in our kids. Especially when we’re running our motion offense, we want them attacking off the dribble.” The rest of the team fed off of Swartz’s energy. Dane Schils finished with nine points, and Skedgell had nine to go with a team-high 13 rebounds. The Saxons had the Sailor lead down to two points with 30 seconds remaining, but the Sailors hit enough free throws in the final seconds to hold them off. Brent Geers led South Christian with 15 points, and had ten of those in the second quarter run which got the Sailors their big lead. TK cheer leading Gold as end nears by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There have been two packs in the five-team O-K Gold Conference so far this season. Hastings and Wayland, fighting for fourth and fifth place each week. At the top, it’s Thornapple Kellogg, Caledonia, and Catholic Central. All three of them were tied for first in the league heading into Wednesday night’s jamboree at Caledonia. “Catholic Central and Caledonia have always been very good teams,” said TK varsity competitive cheer coach Abby DeWildt. The Trojans are becoming one, and lead the league after three jamborees. TK won its second conference jamboree of the season, at Caledonia, edging the host Fighting Scots by just over 13 hundredths of a point (696.3056 to 696.1740). “They’re really excited (about leading the conference),” DeWildt said of her girls. “With that being a new feeling for them it kind of gives them an advantage. It’s something they’ve never had.” Catholic Central was right behind the Trojans and Scots, with a score of 692.2200. Hastings finished fourth with a score of 642.5390, followed by Wayland at 642.4240. TK has won two jamborees, and the Cougars one. Caledonia has finished second in all three. “I feel like I’m biting my nails all the time,” said TK head coach Heidi Snoap. “We’re at the point where we could still win the conference. We have the potential to finally win one of these meets.” Round three has been a big key to both team’s success. Both teams outscored Catholic Central in the final round Wednesday. With TK scoring a 304.1, Caledonia 295, and Catholic Central 282.1. “Round three is our strongest round. We’ve been over 300 five times now. We can’t just rely on it, but it’s our very strong round,” said DeWildt. “I just think a lot of my bases are seniors and juniors who have done this before and the girls work really well together. They are always willing to try new things and wanting to do the more difficult things in the round.” The success in round three was a little bit of a surprise for the Fighting Scots. “They were cleaner in their execution of the stunts and skills out there,” Snoap said. “We were able to get our execution bonus from each judge.” “We added a double twist cradle, which was out the past couple weeks, and we scored six points.” For the second time in the league this season, the Cougars led after two rounds and finished third. TK scored a 203.1 in round one and 189.1056 in round two. Caledonia had a 199.2 in round one and 201.9740 in round two. The Cougars scored a 207.2 in the first round, then 202.9200 in the second. Hastings scored a 191.4 in round one, 187.5390 in round two, and a 263.6 in round three. The league’s final jamboree was slated for last night, at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The league championship meet is Feb. 14, at TKHS. Panthers third at Comstock Invite, with 10 medals 130-pound weight class, fell 4-2 to Napoleon freshman Lelund Weatherspoon in the championship match. It is the first loss of the season for the Delton Kellogg senior. “I think a loss is good,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis. “You kind of quit protecting your record, and it kind of takes a monkey off your back and lets you open up a little bit. I think there is such a thing TK-Hastings boys get win over Wayland The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team needed to be at its best to get by Wayland, and it was. The Trojans scored a 101-84 win in the Wildcats’ pool Thursday night. TK-Hastings had 24 different swimmers and divers set a personal best in at least one event. That group was led by Jacob Bailey, who was a part of best times in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay, and set a new school record of 2 minutes 26.19 seconds in the 200-yard individual medley. He dropped over six seconds from his previous best in the event. Josh Wheeler set a new personal record in the diving competition, with 173.10 points, which earned him first place in the event for TK-Hastings. Other personal bests were set by Korey Carpenter, Bret Miller, Carl Olsen, Tyler Swanson, Ethan Angus, Mile Belcher, Pale Belcher, Mitchell Borden, Brandon Bower, Jacob Comer, Brad Gagnon, John Gieseler, Jacob Gray, Joey Harvath, Tyler Heath, Adam Keeler, Bobby Leedy, Paul Lloyd, Kevin Osterink, Jacob Rogers, Tim Stanton, and Dalten White. The Trojans were slated to take on West Catholic last night, and return to the pool this Saturday at the Ottawa Hills Invitational. Next Tuesday, TK-Hastings visits Spring Lake. Putting together their round three performance allowed the Lions to move up in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference Wednesday night. After placing seventh in the seven-team field at the opening conference meet, with out taking the mat for round three, the Lions cam out had had the fifth-best round three performance of the night at Climax-Scotts. The 216.1 points they totaled in round three helped them to a fifth place finish overall, leaping ahead of Pennfield and Bronson who had finished ahead of them at the earlier league outing. The host team from Climax-Scotts took the title on the day, with a score of 607.3420. Schoolcraft, the winner of the first league jamboree, was second with a 590.2274, followed by Delton Kellogg 580.0944, White Pigeon 530.5430, Maple Valley 528.4000, Pennfield 525.1124, and Bronson 496.9220. That round three performance helped the Lions get by Pennfield on the day. Pennfield led the Lions by more than 20 points entering the final round, but the Panthers scored just a 199.7 in the third. The Lions scored a 167.3 in round one and a 153.0000 in round two. That round two score was the fourth best of the night, and even better than the round two score of the Climax-Scotts team which scored a 156.3420. Climax-Scotts also scored a 201.3 in round one and a 249.7 in round three. Those were the highest scores in each of those rounds. Delton had the highest round two score at 172.0944. The Panthers added a 180.1 in round one, and a 235.9 in round three. Delton Kellogg hosts its own invitational Saturday, and then the third and final SMCCC jamboree next Wednesday. The SMCCC Championship Meet will be at Maple Valley Feb. 14. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 61-23; All Star Childcare 50-34; King Pins 47-37; Hastings City Bank 44 1/2-39 1/2; Yankee Zypher 44-40; Boyce Milk Hauler 43-41; Hurless Machine Shop 40 1/2-43 1/2. Men’s High Games - R. Guild 223; P. Scobey 216; M. Christiansen 211; R. O’Keefe 209; D. blakely 202; C. Steeby 201; D. Cherry 201. Men’s High Series - R. Guild 572; P. Scobey 603; M. Hall 568; R. O’Keefe 557; D. Blakely 573; C. Steeby 540; D. Cherry 558. Women’s High Games - J. Clements 212; A. Hall 187; S. Beebe 181; B. Wilkins 176; J. Steeby 176; M. Westbrook 173; D. Ware 172; B. Smith 169. Women’s High Series - J. Clements 576; A. Hall 490; S Beebe 496; B. Wilkins 466; J. Steeby 457; M. Westbrook 471; D. Ware 454; B. Smith 496. Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 60-22; CBS 58-30; Lynn Denton Agency 53.3-38.5; Trouble 53.5-38.5; Coleman’s 52.5-35.5; Lu’s Team 47.5-44.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 46-38; Super Crips 36.5-51.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 27.5-56.; Ghost Team 979. Good Games Last Week - T. Franklin 218; L. Potter 203; S. VandenBurg 191; T. Daniels 189. Friday Night Mixed Team #14 17; Lucky #13 16; Oldies But Goodies 15; AN’D Signs 14; Spencers Towing 13; We’re A Mess 13; Here 4 the Party 13; 9-na-Wiggle 12; All But One 11; Spare Time 10; Ten Pins 8; Dum Schitz 8; Greasy Balls 6. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Hammontree 184-537; P. Ramey 193-517; D. James 200-508; K. Kuhlman 190-506; B. West 192-479; O. Gillons 160-451; D. Wandell 166448; C. Thomson 147-384; K. Matthews 140384; F. Bell 198; M. Heath 193; R. Murrah 180; M. Mathis 176; B. Vugteveen 175; M. Sears 167; E. Vanasse 166. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Guild 245-682; DK Carpenter 225-639; D. Carpenter 193-563; J. Smith 191-558; B. Bell 192-524; M. Kidder 185-518; T. Healey 172-499; B. Taylor 253; A. Rhodes 232; L. Porter 216; R. Genda 209; M. Pennington 204; D. Sears 179; M. Albert 176; K. Matthews 170. Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 50; Skabbs 49 1/2; Pin Chasers 49; Straight Liners 49; Sandbaggers 48; Striking Distance 47 1/2; Mary’s Hair & Naisl 46 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 42; Late Arrivals 42; Funk Bowlers 41 1/2; Wright Zone 41 1/2; Late Comers 35; R&N 30 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Shafer 226-560; K. Becker 192-521; D. Gray 199-520; A. Hubbell 189-498; J. Shoebridge 179-456; K. Farlee 159-434; L. Saxton 146419; G. Brooks 103-277; J. Rice 185; M. Simpson 179; Z. House 172; A. Mooney 154; L. Wright 139. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. Tubbs 256-640; B. Allen 220-565; B. Shafer 197-547; T. Heath 189-533; A. Martinez 141-349; E. Bartlett 200; T. Demott 189. Wednesday P.M. Shamrock Tavern 52-36; Eye and ENT 51.536.5; Hair Care 44.5-43.5; NBT 42-46; The River 38-50; Seeber’s 36-52. Good Games and Series - B. Smith 170; S. Beebe 193; S. Drake 173-496; D. Huver 179482; N. Potter 153; B. Hathaway 175-460; G. Otis 169; J. Pettengill 140-344; L. Friend 123345; G. Scobey 171. Senior Citizens King Pins 51-37; Ward’s Friends 51-37; Sun Risers 50.5-37.5; Lucky Strike 49.5-38.5; Just Friends 40-40; Be Happy 43-45; Butterfingers 43-45; Uusedtobe #1 42.5-41.5; M&M’s 39-49; Early Risers 38.5-49.5; Three Gals and a Guy 38-50; Kuempel 34-54. Women’s Good Games and Series - Y. Cheeseman 189-535; J. Gasper 195; P. Kreple 24-327; S. Merrill 193-536; B. Maker 179; N. Boniface 179-471; M. Kingsley 113. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. McDonald 205-602; G. Waggoner 191-520; D. Edwards 208-574; R. Walker 182-521; R. Hart 181-484; C. Purdum Sr. 212-573; L. Brandt 201; W. Mallekoote 194-487. Mixerettes Kent Oil 52.5-35.5; Nashville Chiropractic 49-39; Dewey’s Auto Body 4 8.5-39.5; Sassy Babes 48.5-39.5; James Process Service 44.543.5; NBT 41-47; Dean’s Dolls 38-50. Good Games and Series - B. Hathaway 195523; V. Carr 166-465; B. Anders 200-470; S. Nash 157; D. Kelley 193-474; J. Pitch 136-374; N. Potter 170; K. Fowler 202-549; C. Hurless 155; T. Shaeffer 201-464; L. Potter 226; E. Ulrich 169; L. Elliston 193-561; S. Smith 151; M. Kill 189; M. Rodgers 176-452; S. Huver 149; T. Christopher 186-510. Wednesday Night Classic Crank It Up 55-25; Hastings Manu. 50-30.; Bosley’s 50-30; Hastings Bowl 47-33; Game On! 46-34; Westside Beer 43-37; McDonald’s 42.5-37.5; Damn Kids 42-38; Geukes Meat Market 41-39; Team 8 40-40; Rather B Fishing 40-40; Grease Monkeys 40-40; Adrounie House 38-42; AnD Signs 29.5-50.5; Bowman’s 29-51. High Series and Games - A. Snyder 676248; M. Hall 653-149; R. Conley 649-228; D. Lambert 642-246; D. Hall 641-230; S. Lyttle 257; R. Potter 256; J. Wanland 252. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Adam Skedgell — Hastings Varsity Basketball A senior forward, Adam Skedgell has led the Saxon varsity boys' basketball team in scoring and rebounding so far this season. Skedgell had a game-high 15 points as the Saxons knocked off Ottawa Hills on the road Tuesday night. Last Thursday, Skedgell had nine points and 13 rebounds in Hastings' four-point loss at South Christian. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets BASEBALL South Central Michigan 07519720 Adding round three, moves Lions up to fifth in SMCCC as a good loss, before you get down to show time.” Matt’s brother, Mark scored a flight championship at 112 pounds and Dylan Leinaar was the champ at 119. Matt was one of six Delton wrestlers who placed second. Others were Trevor Curtice, Ray Lindsey, Richard Lindsey, David Dempsey, and Steven Romero. Jeff Bissett and Jeff Town both placed third. “He continues to impress and get better,” Heethuis said of Bissett. “The other two sophomores in the line-up, Trevor Curtice and David Dempsey, they’ve come a long way this year and they’re very competitive right now.” All three of those sophomores scored wins in their team’s KVA dual with Olivet last Wednesday. The Panthers topped the Eagles 51-23. Delton also got wins from Mark and Matt Loveland, Leinaar, Ray Lindsey, Jansen Fluty, and Romero. The Panthers are now 5-1 in the league, and 18-7 overall. They had a final league dual on the slate for last night, at Parchment. This Saturday, the Panthers will be a part of the Constantine Invitational. SCMYB Delton Kellogg had ten medallists at Friday eight-team Comstock Invitational. The Panther varsity wrestling team finished in third pace on the day, with 204 points, behind Bronson (221) and Battle Creek Lakeview (206). With all the wins that piled up during the day, it was a loss that really stood out for the Panthers. Matt Loveland, wrestling up in the BOWLING SCORES Youth Baseball is forming teams now for the 2009 season. Three Age Divisions: Willie Mays (ages 8 - 10) • Pee Wee Reese (ages 11 - 12) Sandy Koufax (ages 12 - 14) HASTINGS PLAYERS South Central Michigan Youth Baseball is a non-profit organization committed to bringing quality baseball to Hastings. Sign-Ups and Uniform Sizing We play a 16-game season in the Thrusday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 23 Willie Mays division, and a 20-game season in the other two divisions. We play by the rules of the American Amateur Baseball Congress and all our players are outfitted with complete uniforms. 7:00pm to 8:30pm To ensure your child’s spot in this league for years to come, sign them up at an early age. Pennock Hospital Conference Center Bring player to size uniform and copy of birth certificate. Also, taking applications for umpires, call Mark Brisboe at 269-948-0506 269-948-0506 269-365-5428 Call Mark Brisboe for more info Visit us on the web at: or Brad Currier www.scmyb.com �Page 20 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Trojans go from their backs to the O-K Gold lead by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s always darkest before the dawn. Four different Trojans found themselves on their back and didn’t get pinned Wednesday night at Hastings. Two of them came back to score pins themselves as the Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team earned a 3329 win over the Saxons in O-K Gold Conference action. The last one to fight off his back was senior Mike Craven, a state qualifier last year at 103 pounds. The Saxons Max Wilcox put him on his back in the first minute of the first period of their 103-pound match, and kept him there for half the period. “I didn’t expect to get thrown,” said Craven. “I could hardly breathe, that’s all I knew.” Hastings led 29-27 heading into the final bout, after back-to-back pins by the Saxon heavyweights Luke Mansfield and Justin Jevicks at 215 and 285 pounds. The Trojans had a 27-17 lead after the 189-pound match, following consecutive pins from Cole Meinke (160), Nick Tape (171), and Chris Westra (189). “I thought we were in pretty good shape (leading 27-17)” said TK head coach Tom Fletke. “I know Mikey is tough. Craven is a warrior. He fought off his back. I was dying a thousand deaths. Mikey is not in that situation very often.” Craven broke free, then eventually scored a pin of Wilcox with 31 seconds left in the third period. “You knew that was the match right there. (Wilcox) is a freshman, and he gets a senior on his back. You had to have the pin right there,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. The Trojans were 5-0 in the O-K Gold Conference, with one league dual left last night against Forest Hills Eastern. The Saxons end the conference regular season at 5-1. Hastings led after each of the first nine matches Wednesday. TK started its turnaround in the ninth match, at 160 pounds. That’s where Meinke got caught in a roll underneath Hastings’ Matt Schild. After being held in a head lock for half a minute at least, Meinke got out and eventu- Hastings 112-pounder Loren Smith scores near fall points against Thornapple Kellogg’s Zach Schnicke during the second period of his 13-1 major decision in the first match of the night Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Justin Jevicks (right) tries to throw Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Converse to the mat during the first period of their 285-pound match Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ally pinned Schild in 3:07. “I just thought I couldn’t lose. I couldn’t lose,” said Meinke after the match. “I just grabbed that hand and I was pulling as hard as I could and finally rolled through it.” That was the first pin of the night for either team. “It was crazy,” added Meinke of the celebration after his match. “I was running. It was like a complete momentum shift. That one, and then Nick’s (Tape). He took that kid down.” Hastings led 17-9 heading into the 160pound match, but that wasn’t a big enough lead for the Saxons. At many of the spots where the Saxons, and Trojans, were expecting pins or lopsided wins the underdogs battled well. TK’s Nate Iveson was on his back a couple of times in the 125-pound match against Saxon state medallist Matt Watson, but fought off the pin every time and even fought off a technical fall. Watson eventually took a 16-2 major decision, and four points for the team instead of five or six. Cody Lydy battled hard for TK in his 135pound bout with the Saxons Gage Pederson, Hastings’ Matt Watson (right) works towards a take down of Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Iveson during the first period of their 125-pound match Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) who earned the 101st win of his career on the night with a 12-7 decision. “Their kids definitely had a job to do,” said Goggins. “They knew they had to come out and stay close, and they did.” Hastings’ underdogs battled too. In the 130-pound match, TK 2008 state runner-up Kyle Dalton battled through two scoreless periods against Austin Endsley before pulling out a 6-2 decision. The Trojans also got decisions early in the night from Trevor Dalton (119) and Donny Scott (140). The Saxons got a major decision out of Loren Smith (112), and decisions from Trent Brisboe (145) and Micah Huver (152). “It’s been three years at least (since the Trojans had a dual win this important),” said Meinke. “The last time was when we won conference. I was a freshman. I wasn’t even on varsity.” The Trojans and Saxons will meet a couple more times this year. At the O-K Gold Conference tournament, and then in their Division 2 District. “They’re always the same,” Goggins said of duals between the Saxons and Trojans. “They’re always very intense. Every match you’ll find calls you think could go the other way. There are always very passionate crowds.” Hastings bounced back Saturday, placing second at its own round of Hastings Duals. The Saxons were 4-1 on the day. Fowlerville was 5-0, Hudsonville 4-1 in third place, followed by South Haven 3-2, Three Rivers 3-2, Maple Valley 2-3, Union City 2-3, Hastings Blue 1-4, East Grand Rapids 1-4, and Lawton 0-5. The Saxons started the day with a 60-15 win over Maple Valley, then knocked off Lawton 75-5, Union City 62-12, and South Haven 55-12. In the final dual of the day, the Saxons were downed by Fowlerville 41-33. “We wrestled pretty well considering we had several starters out of the line up with injuries and sickness,” said Goggins. “Everybody does this time of the year.” Watson, Pederson, and Trent Brisboe were each 5-0 on the day for Hastings. “Trent had an outstanding day winning two very close matches against quality kids,” Goggins said. “Matt Continues to imrove and seems to be near or at full strength after his early season collar bone injury.” Winning four matches for the day were Baum, Endsley, Jason Eckley, and Luke Mansfield. Lions share the ball, get to share victory over DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Having a player, or two, or three capable of scoring 20 or 30 points in a varsity girls’ basketball game is great, but often times its having a bunch of other players who can get eight, or six, or four points that make the difference in wins and losses. That’s why head coach Landon Wilkes is working so hard to make sharing a part of Maple Valley basketball. Maple Valley got 14 points from Jennifer Kent, 13 from Leslee Rigelman, and nine from Elizabeth Stewart Friday night, but needed the six from Mikaela Bromley, and four each from Kayla Shaw and Jorden Beachnau to hold off the Delton Kellogg girls. Bromley was solid all around, with four assists and four steals too. Kent led the Lions with six rebounds, Rigelman had five, and Beachnau four. Maple Valley improved to 6-5 overall and 5-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 51-41 win over the visiting Panthers. “We’ve been working hard to get everyone understanding that we need to share the basketball. When we kick the ball around and swing it, we get better shots,” said Wilkes. The Lions didn’t need to press too hard on the offensive end, and could make the effort to get everyone involved thanks to their early defense. The Lions held the Panthers to nine points in the first quarter, running out to a 209 lead. “I think our press did a fairly good job in the beginning of the game, but I thought we Delton Kellogg junior guard Hannah Williams turns up court after pulling in a defensive rebounds Friday night at Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) got a little bit winded,” said Wilkes. Delton was within ten points, at 31-21 at Delton Kellogg’s Adrianna Culbert is hit by Maple Valley’s Terri Hurosky (15) as she tries to get between her and Leslee Rigelman to the basket in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Holroyd breaks up a lay-up attempt by Maple Valley’s Elizabeth Stewart in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the half. Maple Valley bumped its lead to 3821 with seven-point run to start the second half, on two twos and a three from Rigelman, but then went through a nearly five minute scoring drought. Delton got the Lion lead back down to 11, but that was as close as they could get until the final minute of the game. “We fought back. I called a time-out there at the end to say that to win these games you can’t miss those lay-ups and have those turnovers,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams. “We learned how to win when we’re ahead the other night against Parchment, now we need to learn how to win when we’re behind.” Freshman forward Adrianna Culbert kept the Panthers in the game with her biggest offensive game as a varsity player. She pumped in 19 points, and was a force on the boards. “She’s always had the shots inside, but she didn’t have the touch,” said Williams. “What she’s doing now that she wasn’t before is making shots.” “She’s going to be a talented player. She’s so coachable, it’s unbelievable. She’s so athletic. She just hasn’t put the time in to basketball yet that she has put into volleyball.” Culbert is one of three freshmen who see regular minutes for the young Panther team. “They’ve got stuff they’ve got to experience and we can’t simulate that in practice,” Williams said. Still, the Panthers showed much more on the court than they did in their first meeting of the season against the Lions which was a 5729 loss on their home court. “They’re vastly improved,” Wilkes said of Delton. “You’ve got to give Rick a lot of credit. Whether his kids have talent or not, they come out and play. They do their jobs and stay where they’re supposed to stay. We’ve got to learn some of that.” Delton Kellogg didn’t have the kind of scoring balance the Lions did though. Andrea Polley finished with seven points, and Hannah Williams six for Delton. While Maple Valley’s pressure hurt the Panthers a bit in the opening quarter Friday night, the third quarter pressure put on Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday was too much for the Lions to handle. The visiting Rams scored a 62-45 win over the Panthers, breaking open the game with a 24-6 run in the third quarter. For the night, the Panthers turned the ball over 30 times. Felicia Standley led the Rams with 16 points, Alyssa Foy had 12, and Brittany Cochran 11. Delton got 16 points and 11 rebounds from Kali Tobias. The Panthers are now 4-8 overall this season and 3-8 in the KVA. They host Olivet this Friday night, and then head to Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — Page 21 Panthers get their passing game going at Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 15 points Cody Anderson scored Friday night might be the easiest 15 points he gets. Anderson led the Panthers in scoring as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 60-53 Kalamazoo Valley Association win at Maple Valley. Time and again Anderson got the ball heading towards the basket for a lay-up, or in great position for a short jump shot against the Lion zone defense. Delton head coach Mike Mohn was pleased, because that’s exactly what he’s been looking for from his team. “We spent some time talking this past week about delivering a pass your teammate can catch and have it lead to a basket,” said Mohn. The Lions didn’t get many of those easy buckets. “We struggled executing our half-court offense,” said Maple Valley head coach Keith Jones. “We did not do very well moving the basketball.” A 15-5 run late in the second quarter turned an 18-12 Delton Kellogg lead into a 33-17 Panther edge at the half. Even when the Lions had the chance to stop that slide, Delton had an answer. Dustin Houghton buried a threepointer with just over two minutes to play, after Delton had rattled off eight straight points, but ten seconds later Jordan Bourdo hit a three at the other end of the floor to swing the momentum back the Panthers’ way. Houghton finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Jesse Bromley led Maple Valley in scoring with 15 points, and had four assists. Kyle Fisher was strong in the paint, finishing with 14 points and ten rebounds. The Panthers were keeping a special eye on Houghton. “We did a good job just shutting Houghton down,” Mohn said. “There aren’t many players around here better than him. We just wanted to make him work a lot harder than we’ve made him work in the past.” Robbie Wandell added 12 points for the Panthers, and Jeremy Reigler had 11. Anderson had a team high seven rebounds. Bourdo had just the three points, but also had three rebounds, four steals, five assists, and only one turnover as the Panthers’ primary The Lions’ Dustin Houghton fires a jump shot over a pair of Delton defenders late in Friday night’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Gavin Brinley collides with Maple Valley’s Riley Fisher in the post during the second quarter of the Panthers’ 60-53 win Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ball handler. Reigler did a great job protecting the ball as well, turning it over only once. Delton had just ten turnovers on the night as a team. The Lions made their run midway through the third quarter. Back-to-back buckets by Fisher, and a three-pointer from Houghton cut Delton’s lead to 36-30. That’s when Anderson started to go off. He had 14 of his 15 points in the final 12 and a half minutes of the game. He scored four straight points to put his team back up double figures, and the Lions went through a stretch of more than four minutes without a field goal. “This is the first game in a while where we’ve played man for the most part,” Mohn said. “I was pleased with our help defense, except during that three minute stretch where we got kind of silly.” Both coaches wore white sneakers on the sideline, as the Lions took part in the national Coaches for Cancer campaign. The schools raised $330 with a 50/50 drawing, thanks in part of Jerry Kent who donated his winnings back to the cause. Delton is now 3-7 overall this season, and 3-6 in the KVA. Maple Valley is also 3-7 overall, but just 1-7 in the league. The Panthers didn’t carry any momentum Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Bourdo races in ahead of Maple Valley’s Jordan Sprague for a lay-up late in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) from the win into Tuesday night, as they fell at home to Galesburg-Augusta 60-46. “They just outplayed us, outworked us, outrebounded us. Just worked harder than we did,” said Mohn. Delton struggled all the way around, turning the ball over 22 times, getting just 20 rebounds all evening, and shooting just 14-of42 from the floor. Thad Calkins led the Panthers with 12 points. Wandell added 11, and Anderson ten points, four rebounds, three steals, and only one turnover despite playing only about half a game due to foul trouble. Brandon Mezo led Galesburg-Augusta with 14 points, going 14-of-16 from the free throw line for the night. He was 10-of-12 in the fourth quarter. The Panthers had a tough stretch ahead, coming out of Tuesday’s loss. They were slated to face Schoolcraft Wednesday night, and will be home against Olivet Friday then head to Hackett Catholic Central next Tuesday. Maple Valley dropped its seventh game of the season, 59-43 at Pennfield Tuesday. Pennfield raced out to a 31-17 half-time lead, after outscoring the Lions 15-8 in the opening quarter. Houghton led the Lions with 17 points. Bromley added nine points and four assists. Pennfield got 16 points from Derek Morris and 15 from Eric Johnson. Saxon girls refocus for stretch run A couple local skaters help Bruins to title in Bay City The Battle Creek Bruins Mite (age eight and under) hockey team was crowned champions of the January Freeze Tournament in Bay City. The Bruins won all four of their games, outscoring their opponents 26-9. In the championship game, Eli Tomalka broke a 2-2 tie with the Midland Ice Dragons with a goal in the final minutes to secure the win for the Bruins. He had nine goals in the tournament. Team members are (front) William Ingalls, (first row from left) Yuma Sugiyama, Mason Ernst, Stevie Clifton, Ryan Lamb, Tyler Fox, Alex Ploehn, Adam Ratliff, (second row) Jake Lyon, coach Ken Tomalka, Eli Tomalka, Ty Hawkins, Andrew Hart, Jacob Gay, T.J. Carr, Andrew Irons, (back) coach Bill Clifton and coach Dough Diamond. Missing from photo are Brandon Popovich, Bo Kincaid, coach Ron Ratliff, and coach Peter Ingalls. The Bruins are members of the Greater Battle Creek Ice Hockey Association, and include a handful of players from the Delton area. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11: 4:00 pm Girls Fresh. Basketball Forest Hills East. HS H 5:30 pm Girls JV Basketball Forest Hills East. HS H 7:00 pm Girls Varsity Basketball Forest Hills East. HS H 4:15 pm Girls 7th “A” Basketball Jackson Park Middle A 5:30 pm Girls 8th “A” Basketball Jackson Park Middle A 8:00 pm Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Grand Haven @ Edge A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Boys Varsity Ice Hockey MCC Invitational @ Lakeshore Arena 4:00 pm Boys Fresh. Basketball Wayland Union HS 5:30 pm Boys JV Basketball Wayland Union HS 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Basketball Wayland Union HS A A A A SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7: TBA Boys Varsity Ice Hockey MCC Invite @ Lakeshore Arena 9:00 am Boys “B” Wrestling Rockford “B” Duals 9:30 am Boys Varsity Wrestling St. Johns Duals 11:00 am Boys Varsity Swimming Ottawa Hills Invite 12:00 pm Girls Varsity Cheer Delton Kellogg HS 12:00 pm Girls JV Cheer Delton Kellogg HS A A A A A A MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Girls Girls Girls Girls 7th “A” 7th “B” 8th “A” 8th “B” Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Duncan Lake Middle Greenville MS Duncan Lake Middle Greenville MS A H A H Spring Lake HS Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Caledonia HS A A A A 4:00 pm Boys Fresh. Basketball Forest Hills Eastern High School 4:15 pm Girls 7th “B” Basketball Forest Hills Northern 5:30 pm Boys JV Basketball Forest Hills Eastern High School 5:30 pm Girls 8th “B” Basketball Forest Hills Northern 6:00 pm Boys Varsity Swimming Forest Hills Co-Op 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Basketball Forest Hills Eastern High School Boys Girls Girls Girls Varsity Fresh. JV Varsity Swimming Basketball Basketball Basketball H A H H Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR, INC. 819 E. Railroad, Hastings (269) 948-9472 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: TBA 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm H A HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77531647 TBA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After opening the second half of the O-K Gold Conference season with a second loss to Ottawa Hills, the Saxons stopped and took stock of their situation. There were meetings between the coaches and individual players, as well as a big team meeting. “We determined, right now we had to change directions,” said Saxon head coach Dan Carpenter. “I don’t think these players were having a lot of fun out there. There was frustration not only on the players’ side, but on the coaches’ side too.” Things went well in league losses to Forest Hills Eastern and Wayland, Thursday and Friday last week, then the Saxons broke out of an 0-8 slump by beating Godwin Heights 38-18 Tuesday night in a non-conference contest in Hastings. The Saxons raced out to an 11-2 lead, and allowed the Wolverines just four points in the entire first half. Kayla Vogel had a big night, finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds. She was one of three Saxons in double figures, rebound-wise. Hastings had 52 rebounds in the game, which Carpenter said he believes is a new team record. Godwin pulled down just 18 boards the entire game. Veronica Hayden had the chance to spend more time in the paint than normal, with Kelsi Herrington and Christy Engle taking care of the ball-handling duties outside. Hayden finished with 13 points and ten rebounds. Gabrielle Shipley added three points and 11 rebounds. “We’ve told them that if they give 110-percent, they have a great time playing basketball. They realize that now,” Carpenter said. “This team really has begun to grow a little bit, and mature as a team.” The growth showed at Wayland last Friday. The Wildcats scored a 52-34 win over the visiting Saxons in O-K Gold Conference action, to drop Hastings’ league record to 0-9, but the game was closer than that much of the night. Wayland led 23-19 at the half, but came out in the third quarter and went on a 17-5 run. The Saxons had another strong game on the boards that night, and kept things close by outrebounding the Wildcats by ten in the first half. Hastings actually led 9-3 early on in the game, before Wayland went on an 8-0 run to close out the first quarter. Foul trouble for Vogel, Shipley, and Brittany Hickey helped Wayland start to pull away, as did the three threes they hit in that third quarter. Shipley led the Saxons on the night with 14 points and seven rebounds. Vogel had eight points and seven rebounds. Hayden had three points and eight rebounds, while Hickey added two points and seven boards. The Saxons started refocusing on their season last Thursday, at Forest Hills Eastern, and came up just short in a 32-29 loss to the Hawks. The Hawks started out strong, building a 10-4 first quarter lead, but the Saxons battled back in the second quarter to pull within one at 15-14 by the half. The Saxons held a slim lead for much of the second and third quarters, but couldn’t quite hold on in the end. “It was just a tremendous effort,” said coach Carpenter. “I was extremely pleased with the effort.” Hastings went into the game thinking about mini victories. Things like out rebounding the Hawks, getting a certain number of defensive stops, and so on. Hastings was strong on the boards, outrebounding the Hawks 27 to 18. Vogel finished the game with eight points and nine rebounds. Hayden had eight points and five boards. Hickey chipped in six points and seven rebounds. The Saxons will continue to try and keep things positive as the regular season winds down. They get another shot at Forest Hills Eastern Thursday night, then will travel to Caledonia Tuesday. Tuition rebate upon completion of course! Final Cost of only $50! Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center 77531643 �Page 22 — Thursday, February 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-02-12.pdf 0ec7d62bc06f1db54748be11e8c6bc7b PDF Text Text Leadership group tours Barry County Pennock moves ahead despite industry layoffs See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 2 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 7 Saxons defeat Wayland in OK gold See Story on Page 22 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 12, 2009 Barry County United Way exceeds 2009 goal NEWS BRIEFS ‘Have a Heart,’ help Volunteer Center The Barry County United Way Volunteer Center will hold its seventh annual “Have a Heart” Balloon Sale Fundraiser from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 E. State St., in downtown Hastings. Red heart-shaped balloons weighted down with a small box of candy will be sold for $5 each, and all proceeds will go to the Volunteer Center’s endowment fund. The helium-filled balloons may be pre-ordered by calling 269-945-4010 (Mastercard, VISA and Discover are accepted). Pre-orders of $25 or more can be delivered free within Barry County. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Thursday, Jan. 5, the banquet room at the Walldorff restaurant in Hastings was filled with community members sharing one purpose: to learn, in these financially challenging times, whether Barry County United Way had met its $550,000 goal. Campaign Chair Carl Schoessel and local United Way Director Lani Forbes kept everyone’s spirits up during the 73rd victory celebration with the distribution of awards and praise. Co-chair Cort Collison was unable to attend the victory celebration. This year, in addition to awards for contributions, the United Way presented special recognition for those who typify the United Way goal of “living united.” Members of the campaign cabinet were praised for completing the journey to raise the funds needed by United Way and Barry Members of the United Way Cabinet Comittee include (front row, from left) Christine Hiar, Patty Woods, Liz Lenz, Linda Watson, Heidi Strimback Pat Buckland, David Hatfield, Keith Murphy, Dave Storms and Lyn Briel. Valentine dinner set in Middleville The community is invited to enjoy a family friendly, romantic spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, on Saturday, Feb. 14. This event is sponsored by the church’s youth group to help support its mission efforts this summer. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 795-9266 for more information. Orangeville to host dinner, dance Saturday, Feb. 14, is the day to have fun at the Orangeville Township Hall for dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Dancing will be from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Circle Inn Restaurant and refreshments by the Gun River Inn. Music will be provided by DJ Jerry Kline. Tickets are $25 per couple or $15 for single if purchased in advance. Those who wait until Valentine’s Day will pay $30 per couple. Proceeds from this event will help support the Orangeville Township Park. For tickets, call Karen at the Circle Inn at 269-672-7000; Kim at the Gun River Inn at 269-664-5411; or Mark Paradowski at 269-664-5704. Concert will ‘Rock for Love’ Feb. 21 A benefit concert for Love Inc. of Barry County to help county residents in need is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Faith United Methodist Church’s Cornerstone Building (old sanctuary), 503 S. Grove St. (M-43), Delton. “Rock for Love” is the name of the event, featuring three local Christian bands: Internal Emotions, Apostle and Kedron. Admission is a suggested donation $2 or two cans of non-perishable goods “or whatever amount the Lord places on your heart,” said Mike C. Madill, an organizer of the event and member of the Kedron band. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the concert. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 County Substance Abuse, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dr. Richard Delnay, Dewey’s Auto Body, Dr. Paul Dewitt, Carol Jones Dwyer, Euro Lighting, Fifth-Third Bank, Food Bank of South Central Michigan, Goodrich Theaters, Hastings Area Schools, Lakewood Public Schools, Maple Valley Schools, Miller Real Estate, Nu Union Credit Union, Patten Monument, Pennock Hospital staff, Thornapple Manor staff, Walmart and Whispering Pines. Silver awards are given to employee campaigns that have attained 31 to 50 percent participation or 50 to 74 percent of employee potential. Those receiving silver awards were: Barry Intermediate School District, Drs. Bloom and Bloom, Dr. Charles Caldwell, Dr. Eldon and Pat Cassell, City of Hastings, Delton Kellogg staff, Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Big Boy, Johnson and Company, Dr. Lynn McConnell, Weston’s Carpet, and Dr. David Woodliff. Gold awards are given to employee cam- The goal at the start of the campaign County agencies to address the needs of the community. “I held my breath as they set their goal at $550,000. We knew what was needed, but we also knew how difficult it is for employees and individuals to help others when they themselves are struggling,” said Forbes. She told cabinet members the awards are a celebration of those who thought of “we before me” and reached out a hand to one and influenced the condition of all. Members of the cabinet for 2009 were Pat Buckland, Lyn Briel, Tina Fein, Chris Fluke, Jason Gole, Dave Hatfield, Christine Hiar, Liz Lenz, Rob Longstreet, Keith Murphy, Karen Scobey, Dave Storms, Heidi Strimback, Ann Ulberg, Linda Watson, Angela Wilburn, Carrie Wilgus and Patty Woods. Forbes told the audience that there were 41 new donors on the residential list and 28 who increased their gifts. Residential donors this year contributed more than $59,611 toward the campaign goal. Bronze awards are given to employee campaigns that have up to 30 percent participation or 25 to 49 percent of employee potential. Those receiving the Bronze Award this year include: Barry Community Hospice, Barry County Administrator, Barry County Mental Health, Barry County Road Commission, Barry County Sheriff Department, Barry The goal was surpassed. This year the United Way campaign raised $552, 277.03. UNITED WAY, continued on page 3 New $686,000 booster station moves ahead System at Bob King Park will improve water pressure by Amy Jo Parish A new building at Bob King Park took one step closer to becoming a reality Monday night. Tim Girrbach, director of public services for the City of Hastings, detailed progress of the project to city council. The new water booster station will be part of the north water pressure district and will include new restrooms and a pavilion at Bob King Park. “We want to get going on this project as soon as we can,” Girrbach told the council. “At any time, we should be getting the okay from DEQ to bid this out.” Girrbach later explained that the project will include a system of valves that will boost water pressure in that area. Right now, he said the water pressure to homes on the north side of the city is “marginal;” this system will increase water pressure by at least 50 percent. Less than 100 customers are within the area from Woodlawn Avenue north to the city limits and Broadway east to the city limits, he said. At some point in the future, when the city reaches 250 customers in that area, a water tower would be necessary, he added. The drawings for the booster station were first presented to the council in November when Councilman David Jasperse inquired about combining the two buildings housing the restroom and station into one. “This is about $20,000 in construction costs cheaper than separate restrooms and booster station,” said Girrbach. The engineer’s estimate for the project is $686,000. In other business, the city council: • Voted unanimously to stay an ordinance that restricts parking of large trucks in driveways in residential zones. Mayor Bob May read a letter to the council from local businessman Dale Dickinson explaining his request for a review of the variance. “I have rented a space from the city to drop my trailer, but there is no electrical to plug my truck in, so it will not start in cold weather,” wrote Dickinson. “I would like to ask for the ability to park in my driveway for the cold weather so I can plug the truck in.” City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he suggested to Dickinson that he check with the new owner of the incubator where he rents the parking spot to see if an electrical outlet is available. “We can’t not allow them to run trucks when there’s cold weather,” said Councilman Barry Wood. The stay of the ordinance applies to the entire residential district and is not exclusive to Dickinson and his vehicle. • Police Chief Jerry Sarver reported to the council that two of the force’s vehicles are in need of replacement. The two 2005 Chevrolet Tahoes have served the department well, said Sarver. Today marks Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday Lincoln collection on display at Hastings library Mike Hook, an Abraham Lincoln collector and historian, shows photos from his collection, including one of the Lincoln family dog. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new exhibit at the Hastings Public Library features many items of the treasured Abraham Lincoln memorabilia of local collector Mike Hook. The display case features a timeline of items from the birth of America’s 16th president to his assassination. Hook, of Hastings, has many original items and numerous reproductions in his accumulation of approximately 1,000 Lincoln-related items. The library’s exhibit features a portion of his collection. Today (Feb. 12) just happens to be Lincoln’s 200th birthday, which makes the exhibit extra special, Hook said. He’s espe- See LINCOLN COLLECTION, on page 11 “The Tahoes have held up very well, and we are extremely satisfied with their performance as well as their required maintenance costs,” read Sarver’s report to council. “Our mechanic states that we get about three times the miles on a set of brakes as opposed to a Crown Vic.” After the vehicles are delivered, one of the vehicles will be sold and the other used as the school DARE car. The new vehicles will cost $26,823, and Sarver said money was previously budgeted for them into this fiscal year. • Approved the mayor’s appointment of Paul Ballinger to the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors. His term will expire on Dec. 31, 2011. • Heard a report from Tom Wilt of the YMCA of Barry County. Wilt said participation in programs last year was good and reported the implementation of several new programs this year. A second season of the adult dodgeball league, a disc golf program on Hammond Road and adding first and second grade players to the youth basketball program are all slated for 2009. • Unanimously approved a request from Ken Radant of the South Jefferson Street Parade Committee to hold a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, at 4 p.m. The parade route and format will be similar to that of previous years. • Approved Hastings AYSO’s use of soccer fields at Fish Hatchery and Tyden parks from April 1 through June 30 and from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 under the guidance of city staff. • Unanimously approved the repair and upgrade of the fuel monitoring system. Roger Caris, Hastings fire chief, said the system was installed in 1989, and parts are no longer available to facilitate repair. Rohr Gasoline Equipment has worked with the department and fuel system for several years, he said, and provided an estimate of $6,568 for the upgrade. • Heard a report from Chief Caris about the fire department’s activities for the month of January. The department responded to 33 runs for the month and completed a propane emergency refresher course hosted, among other activities. The next regular meeting of the city council will take place Monday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Exchange Club announces February Young Citizens continued from front page Retirement group Hastings alumnus begins ‘Great nominations open The Board of Directors of the Hastings Decisions’ Dave McIntyre, local radio personality, High School Alumni Association is will be the featured speaker at a Friday, Feb. 20, luncheon for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). The event will be at the Kellogg Community College Hastings Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road from noon to 2 p.m. The ILR World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions program will begin on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24 through April 21. Participants will view videos, follow a briefing book, and discuss topics currently affecting the foreign policy decisions of the United States. Topics include rising powers, Afghanistan and Pakistan, energy and the U.S. economy, the Arctic, Egypt, global food crisis, Cuba, and human rights. The luncheon and Great Decisions program are sponsored by ILR for seniors 50 and over. Additional information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-9489500, ext. 2803. accepting nominations until March 15 for the 2009 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday, May 30, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be typed and should contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons may include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization memberships, personal character, and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The alumni board would like to continue to consider previously submitted nominations, as well as new nominations. The board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to resubmit with up-to-date information for the board’s consideration. Send nomination letters to Donna Brown, president, Hastings High School Alumni Association, 810 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for February are (from left) Travis Sixberry, Sam Eastman, Mitchell Gee, Caleb Sherwood, Kelsi Harden, Principal Mike Karasinski and Leslie Raymond. Help keep the heat on for local residents Community Action’s Barry County Walk for Warmth is a community event, which raises funds to help low-income, elderly and disabled residents who have fallen on hard times stay warm during the winter. Through the donations raised in last year’s Walk for Warmth campaign, Community Action has already helped 19 households keep their heat on this year. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, starting from the County Courthouse lawn, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. Walk registration begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies start at approximately 9:30 a.m., and one- and three-mile outdoor walks begin at 10 a.m. Walkers are asked to collect monetary pledges, and all the funds raised in Barry County are used to help residents of Barry County only. Walkers may recruit friends and family and form a team. People who are unable to participate in the walk, but still want to help, may mail a donation or drop it off at the local Community Action office. Pledge sheets can be picked up at local businesses or by contacting the local Community Action office. To ensure Community Action receives your contribution, make checks payable to "Community Action Walk for Warmth" and designate the community where you would like your donation credited. Contribution checks may be mailed to Community Action, 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400, Hastings, MI 49058, or checks may be used to sponsor a walk participant. Funds raised last year because of generous donors helped 58 family members in 19 households with their utility bills. Community Action paid an average household bill of $274.33, or $89.87, per every man, woman and child assisted. Of the families Community Action assisted in Barry County: • 3.4 percent were senior citizens, 60 years of age and older. • 68 percent had children under the age of 18 in the home. • 42 percent own their own home. • 93 percent of adults, age 24 and older, that were assisted, have a high school diploma or higher education. • The average household income was $11,282. For more information, please contact Bev Newton, community resource manager, (269) 948-4260, or by e-mail at beverlyn@caascm.org. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for February are Ricky Buskirk (left) and Dakota Briggs, joined here by teacher Anne Mummert. Brittany Abbott (left) and Kendall Richards Saldivar, pictured here with teacher Dan Benningfield, are the Young Citizens for February at Southeastern Elementary School. Newcomers, lifelong residents discover aspects of county on leadership tour by Elena Gormley Student Intern At first, taking an eight-hour bus tour of Barry County may not seem like a particularly interesting field trip. However, for members of the Leadership Barry County Class of 2009, the experience was an eyeopening one for both new and established residents of Barry County. According to Jennifer Richards, Leadership Barry County director, "I've done the tour three times, once as a participant and twice as director, and I manage to learn something new every time I go." Jeff Jennette, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, said he enjoyed the tour because "I moved here in July, and found it interesting to see parts of the county I haven't seen before and learn about the county's history." The tour was led by Jim McManus, Barry County planning director, who point- The bus ride gave all the leadership participants a chance to get to know each other well. Northeastern Elementary teacher Alice Gergen joins Owen Post (left) and Taylor Harding, who are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for February. ed out prominent Barry County landmarks, as well sites of new developments within the county. The need to properly regulate and maintain property around lakes was also stressed as the bus rode around many of Barry County's most populated lakes. McManus also explained how recent economic troubles have affected the county. A nationwide recession has had a direct effect on production at the Woodbury ethanol plant (which halted operation in late October), and has stalled population and business growth countywide. In Middleville, McManus discussed the possibility of receiving money from President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package in order to construct a new bridge over the Thornapple River. Other sites shown as possible future developments included that of a Comfort Inn and Walgreens in Hastings, a new casino in Allegan County, and hotels and resorts around the Gun Lake area. "Gun Lake provides a lot of recreation opportunities,” explained McManus, “and I think that many tourists will want to spend time in Barry County and then take a shuttle to the casino." While in the Gun Lake area, participants were treated to lunch and a guided tour at Bay Pointe Inn. Assistant General Manager Scott Marlett and Sales Manager Mariesa Calavincenzo showed participants around Bay Pointe and promoted upcoming events and summer activities. One eye-opening aspect of the tour for participants was the disparity of wealth TOUR, continued on page 11 Named Young Citizens for February at Star Elementary School are Maryn McCausey (left) and Morgan Tolles, joined here by teacher Tammy Nemetz. St. Rose sixth graders Emilie Caris (left) and Jacob Zimmerman, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of February, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 3 UNITED WAY, continued from page 1 paigns that have 51 to 70 percent participation or 75 to 99 percent of employee potential. Receiving gold awards were: Art and Dee’s Kitchen and Bath, Barry County 911, BCTGM Local 326, Bright Sky Realtors, Chemical Bank, DMH Custom Drywall, Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Farm Bureau Insurance, Flexfab/FHI, Gee and Longstreet, Dr. Dan Gole, Dr. Jason Gole, Greenridge Witzel and Associates, Dr. Glen Hahn, Hastings Pediatrics, Hastings Fiberglass, Hastings Manufacturing, Dr. Jim and Cindy Horton, Hospital Purchasing Service, Lee Elementary School students, Local 138, Masonry Repair Service, Dr. Brian McKeown, Dr. David Mansky, Dr. Ken Merriman, Dr. Eldon Newmeyer, Dr. Amy and Phil Poholski, Professional Pharmacy, Thornapple Kellogg staff, Tires 2000, Tri-Clor, United Steel Workers Local 5965, Viking Corporation, Dr. Wes VonSeggern, Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, Dr. Weatherhead staff and Welton’s Heating and Cooling. The Award of Excellence was given to employee campaigns that have 71 to 90 percent participation or 100 percent or more of potential. This year’s awards of excellence went to 4-H/MSU Extension, Affordable Asphalt, Barry Community Foundation, Barry County Child Abuse, Barry County Lumber, Barry County Real Estate, Barry County United Way, Bradford White employees, Bosley Pharmacy, Buckland Insurance, Dr. Robert and Mary Cary, CASA, Coleman Agency, Commission on Aging, Community Action, Consumers Energy, Troy Dalman Insurance, Edward Jones Investment, Fall Creek Restaurant, First Bank of Hastings, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, Green Gables Haven, Hastings Car Club, Hastings City The most important awards presented at the celebration were the Alexis de Touqueville Awards which are national awards from United Way of America to corporations and individuals who contribute more than $10,000. This year they went to Flexfab/FHI, Dick Groos, Hastings Mutual Insurance and Viking Corporation. Carl Schoessel presents Bobbie Wilkins with the special Give Award which went to J-Ad Graphics for its continued support of the community and the United Way. Bank, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Hodges Jewelry, Insurance First, J-Ad Graphics, KB Equipment Service, MainStreet Savings Bank, Openings By JCD, Pierce Foundation, Riverfront Financial, Thornapple Kellogg students, Union Bank, Utility Workers of America Local 257, UAW Local 1002, Walker Fluke and Sheldon and the YMCA. Forbes also announced the leadership awards, which are given to individuals for contributions that total more than $1,000. “This year, so far we have 56 donors that contributed $109,919.08, which is $18,919 increase over last year,” she said, adding that this year Flexfab had the highest number of leadership donors. Three anonymous donors also were on the list of leadership awards. Receiving awards as well were Joe and Diane Babiak, John Blady, MD Honorarium, Sheryl Lewis Blake and Jim Blake, Mike Bosma, Garry and Melody Bowman, Danny and Lyn Briel, Gary and Mary Buckland, Dr. Robert and Mary Cary, Mark and Margaret Christensen, Dave and Maggie Coleman, Cortney and Lisa Collison, Steve and Julie DeBoer, Doug and Margaret DeCamp, Jim DeCamp, Matt DeCamp, Denise Denton, Mike Dimond and Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Mike and Michelle Duits, Tom and Mary Eimer, Robert and Nancy Eshelbrenner, Jim and Sarah Fisher, Janis Fitzgerald, Jayne Flannigan and Dan Hankins, Chris and Laura Fluke, JD and Lani Forbes, Dr. Dan and Dorothy Gole, Mrs. Florence Goodyear, Duane Hakala, Rich Hamilton, Jan and Doug Hartough, David and Deb Hatfield, Rich and Joan Heffelbower, Jim and Cindy Horton, Brad and Karin Johnson, Charles and Betsy Johnson, Kensinger and Alice Jones, Mark and Sue Kolanowski, Dave Nicholson, Julie Osgood, Preston and Barbara Parish, Chuck and Tammy Pennington, Daniel Piechnik, Bill Rohr, Brenda and Randy Teegardin, Mary Vliek, Bill and Lisa Wallace, Dana Walters, Jerry Welsh, Doug and Robin Welton, David and RoseAnne Woodliff and Patty Woods. The Alexis DeToqueville Award is a national award from United Way of America to corporations and individuals who contribute more than $10,000. “We are very fortunate for a community This is part of those who were honored with Leadership awards at the United Way Celebration. This years Leadership awards went to Joe and Diane Babiak, John Blady, MD Honorarium, Sheryl Lewis Blake and Jim Blake, Mike Bosma, Garry and Melody Bowman, Danny and Lyn Briel, Gary and Mary Buckland, Dr. Robert and Mary Cary, Mark and Margaret Christensen, Dave and Maggie Coleman, Cortney and Lisa Collison, Steve and Julie DeBoer, Doug and Margaret DeCamp, Jim DeCamp, Matt DeCamp, Denise Denton, Mike Dimond and Dr. Diane Ebaugh, Mike and Michelle Duits, Tom and Mary Eimer, Robert and Nancy Eshelbrenner, Jim and Sarah Fisher, Janis Fitzgerald, Jayne Flannigan and Dan Hankins, Chris and Laura Fluke, JD and Lani Forbes, Dr. Dan and Dorothy Gole, Mrs. Florence Goodyear, Duane Hakala, Rich Hamilton, Jan and Doug Hartough, David and Deb Hatfield, Rich and Joan Heffelbower, Jim and Cindy Horton, Brad and Karin Johnson, Charles and Betsy Johnson, Kensinger and Alice Jones, Mark and Sue Kolanowski, Dave Nicholson, Julie Osgood, Preston and Barbara Parish, Chuck and Tammy Pennington, Daniel Piechnik, Bill Rohr, Brenda and Randy Teegardin, Mary Vliek, Bill and Lisa Wallace, Dana Walters, Jerry Welsh, Doug and Robin Welton, David and RoseAnne Woodliff and Patty Woods. This group were representatives of Excellence award winners. Receiving Excellence awards were 4-H/MSU Extension, Affordable Asphalt, Barry Community Foundation, Barry County Child Abuse, Barry County Lumber, Barry County Real Estate, Barry County United Way, Bradford White employees, Bosley Pharmacy, Buckland Insurance, Dr. Robert and Mary Cary, CASA, Coleman Agency, Commission on Aging, Community Action, Consumers Energy, Troy Dalman Insurance, Edward Jones Investment, Fall Creek Restaurant, First Bank of Hastings, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, Green Gables Haven, Hastings Car Club, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Mutual Insurance, Hodges Jewelry, Insurance First, J-Ad Graphics, KB Equipment Service, MainStreet Savings Bank, Openings By JCD, Pierce Foundation, Riverfront Financial, Thornapple Kellogg students, Union Bank, Utility Workers of America Local 257, UAW Local 1002, Walker Fluke and Sheldon and the YMCA. These are representatives of the local businesses which received Bronze Awards. Lani Forbes presents Hastings Mutual Insurance with the Advocate Award for their outstanding response to the needs of the community. our size to be presenting four of these awards They go to Flexfab/FHI, Mr. Dick Groos, Hastings Mutual Insurance and Viking Corporation,” announced Forbes. Three businesses were recognized for their year-round contributions to United Way and the community. “’Give,’ ‘advocate’ and ‘volunteer’ are words we use to describe how to ‘Live United,’” she explained. “The special awards for this year are the Give, Advocate and Volunteer awards.” The Give Award went to J-Ad Graphics for its long history of United Way participation. This year J-Ad had an increase of 121 percent in contributions among its 79 employees, and the company matched employee gifts. The owners of the company say they believe in supporting agencies throughout Barry County with their ability to assist through journalism. Hastings Mutual Insurance was the winner of the Advocate Award. This is a company that has the largest United Way campaign in Barry County. This year, 79 percent of their employees participated in the campaign, which was the largest participation in a company with more than 300 employees. Year-round, Hastings Mutual advocates for children needs by providing shoes, coats, hats and mentors in area schools; participating in blood drives; supporting soldiers; adopting families for Christmas; partially funding and providing volunteers for the Fresh Food Initiative, and participating in Day of Caring. The Volunteer Award for 2009 goes to Coleman Agency, a company that believes in the power of volunteerism. The company has instituted a program that encourages employees to be involved in at least eight hours of volunteer service a month. Coleman Agency provides volunteers to the schools, YMCA, the Fresh Food Initiative, and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce golf outing. This year, when Coleman staff found out that a local Christmas drive was in need of gifts for teenage boys, they got on their computers and collected money and then went shopping for the 47 teenagers who were not going to have a Christmas. They also wrote a grant and matched dollars for the purchase of batteries for the smoke detector program. The have consistently increased their United Way giving as well, said Forbes. By the end of the program, Schoessel and Forbes tried to keep expectations down about the goal but neither could maintain their composure and revealed that even in hard economic conditions, Barry County exceeded expectations and brought in $552,277. Anyone who would like to know more about contributing to Barry County United Way or learning about programs available through United Way may contact Forbes at 269-945-4010. Honored with the Volunteer Award were Michelle Duits and Dave Coleman and the Coleman Agency. Carl Schoessel thanked them for their willingness to serve the community and the United Way. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Tax cuts, jobs are needed now To the editor: Times sure are tough. At my job, our hours have been cut back in hope of making ends meet and avoiding layoffs. This past week, my husband's hours were canceled four out of six nights because there is not enough work. So yesterday I told him, "Gee, Honey, we could sure use a tax cut right about now." We had a little chuckle, but we seriously hope our Republican friends will pile on President Obama's stimulus package and get this show on the road. About 40 percent of the plan consists of tax cuts to appease our friends, and the rest is to relieve pain and get people back to work. Governors all over the country are holding their breaths, waiting to see if Congress will come through with the relief that is needed. Now is the time to put aside partisan feelings and look at the big picture. We have suffered through eight years of disaster on many fronts, and now we're in a terrible jam. It's time to roll up our sleeves and start to clean up the mess. Tired old ideas and more of the same mistakes will not help matters. History has shown us that social spending is an effective tool. Health care, education and a stable infrastructure are not luxuries; they are necessities and essential to a robust economy. Whenever we voice an opinion in this public forum, an anonymous person sends a letter to our home. We invite this person to instead muster up some courage, send his or her comment to this newspaper and sign a name to it. Karen Van Zalen, Hastings Miller touched the lives of many children To the editor: On Jan. 28 of last month, when Don Miller passed away, the people of Barry County lost one of the most humble, capable, pleasant and greatest public servants I personally ever have had the honor of working with. The only mention of his passing was a photo of his smiling face holding the hands of a child. The obituary mentioned:”Don touched the lives of many youth and their families, working with them through difficult situations. He had the ability to see the good in people and meet them at their level.” Don Miller was an absolute gentleman. When I began working in juvenile court under Judge Richard Shaw, it was Judge Shaw and Don Miller who showed me by example and through many discussions what the responsibility of the court – and by extension my responsibility as an assistant prosecutor – was with regard to the youth in our community who found themselves, often for no reason other than they had no one to serve as a positive role model, lost, in trouble and before the court. Don always showed great deference to the court in his written reports and the manner by which he carried himself before Judge Shaw; at the same time serving as an example to his wards and showing what respect was, how to demonstrate it to the judge who held their future in his hands, and ultimately sowing the seeds for respecting themselves. During his 27 years as a juvenile probation officer, Don touched countless lives and families, more often than not making a far greater impact than anyone else involved in the jus- tice system. Many of his cases were sad; many of his children were ultimately permanently caught in the court system despite his efforts. Many of his cases had instances of cruelty and barbarity toward children that no one, especially the children themselves should ever be exposed to. Don worked every day within this element of our community. Every day, he tried to make a positive difference. He always managed a smile, and I often found myself wondering how he could smile when surrounded by such sadness. It was often more than I could bear. I remember when Judge Shaw retired. He deserved all of the recognition the Banner afforded him and more. He was a great judge and remains a great man and a great example for me and others still in the court system. The same is true of Don Miller. He was a selfless, giving, and great man, who served 27 years trying to help those in our community who needed help the most. I realize that he received a photo and brief obituary on page seven of last week’s paper, but given the amount of impact he had on my life and, more importantly, the countless number of young boys and girls, I felt it appropriate to emphasize how important a man he was and how much he will be missed. Don Miller deserved all the thanks and recognition our community could have afforded to show him. Barry County has lost a great man. Shane McNeill, Woodland Pennock moves construction of new hospital forward as industry announces massive layoffs As of Tuesday, if you typed "hospital layoffs" on the Google Web site, you would get 5,830 links to recent news stories of hospitals announcing staff reductions. Wednesday, that number jumped by 410 to 6,240. From Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bangor, Maine, and nearly every state in between, hospitals are scrambling to keep jobs or reporting the layoff of staff at every level, including doctors and nurses. For the past several decades, young people have been told that if they wanted a secure career, go into health care. But not any more — small and large, rural and urban, community and university hospitals say they have fewer patients, are treating more people without health insurance, are getting more Medicaid patients or are encountering other challenges that suddenly turned their black ink to red. Even a spokeswoman for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association told Patricia Anstett of the Detroit Free Press last week, "The health care safety net is in dire straits ..." (see reprint of story on page 10.) The writing is clearly on the wall, but officials at Pennock Health Services not only ignore the writing, they are forging ahead like bulldozers, seemingly trying to knock down that wall before anyone figures it out. The hospital announced Friday its selection of an architectural firm and construction manager for the new facility to be built on the corner of M-37 and M-43 on the outskirts of the city of Hastings. Since the hospital’s first announcement more than a year ago to relocate and build on the former Ferris property, I’ve voiced my concern over the impact moving the hospital out of the city of Hastings would have and questioned what would happen to the present facility. It appears the hospital’s new administration was brought to Hastings to build a new facility and has continued its "build-it-wewill" mentality. Still, as hospital employees across the country are getting pink-slipped and the entire health care system may be revamped, officials at our local hospital just keep pushing forward, oblivious to the many uncertainties. Aside from the dubious economy and possible major changes in health care funding, two major issues must be solved before construction begins. Pennock officials recently announced the approval of an extension to a Hope Township sewage disposal system from the proposed new site. The plan calls for a 9.2-mile extension to transport gray water from the Rutland Township site to Hope Township facility, leaving the solids on the hospital property in septic tanks that would have to be pumped periodically. If Pennock officials are serious about building a new facility outside the city limits, they must find a way to contract with the city for sewage and water service. Not to do so would add thousands, if not millions, of dollars to the cost of the hospital over the years — not to mention all the problems and expenses of maintaining such a system. More than 20 years ago, we applied on behalf of this company to the City of Hastings to build a gray water system. Before the system was constructed, none of the engineers told us about the likely problems it would have. When engineers and contractors talk about “pumping the system periodically,” they imply that it’s no big deal. In fact, when Pennock came before the Barry County Board of Commissioners recently to get permission to hook up to the Hope Township system which is still owned by the county, newly elected Commissioner Joe Lyons, who has spent decades in the septic business, sat mute during the proceedings, never offering his knowledge of these issues. His company is one of the haulers J-Ad has used over the years. We have a much smaller system than the hospital proposes, yet we still have to hire someone to pump the solids and take them to the city plant for processing. The hospital will have to have its waste hauled nearly 10 miles each time. This may not sound like a big deal, but it adds to the cost — which is just the half of it. When pumps go bad, the entire system must be thoroughly cleaned before any repair work can begin. I want to be there when the hospital’s system fails the first time. I was when our system first failed; it’s a real education. Then there’s the water. It seems the hospital is planning to use on-site wells. According to Michigan law, the hospital will be required to monitor water quality regularly. Our company is required to send a water sample every 30 days to local and state labs because we aren’t hooked up to a municipal system. On top of that, just imagine the costs to supply all of the various water needs — toilets, sinks, labs, showers, laundry, cafeteria — to maintain a building of that size if the system were to fail. The hospital also would be required to have a separate system to supply enough water for a an automatic sprinkler system in case of fire. Even if such a system isn’t used for decades, it must be kept in working order at all times. These are huge issues with many problems not being discussed as part of the process. Pennock leaders are pushing a new hospital for the future, but they are considering water and sewage systems that will add costs to the facility for the lifetime of the building. If hospital officials are so confident a new structure is necessary, they should be educating local residents and publicly providing solid plans on what they intend to do with the abandoned structure and how they plan to pay for it all. Since the election of President Barack Obama, health care reform will move up the list on the agenda in Washington, D.C., as one of most important issues facing the new administration. Reforming Medicaid and addressing the estimated 47 million people who remain uninsured in this country could change how we sell and administer health insurance in the coming years. In Michigan, employers pay around $1,500 a year more per employee for health insurance benefits, along with providing better benefits for their employees, than in most states. Employers here also pay a larger part of the employee monthly premium than in neighboring states, resulting in the loss of employers due to the high cost of doing business in Michigan. According to many business magazines, Michigan has the reputation of being a benefit-rich state, putting pressure on employers planning to compete in a global marketplace. In recent years, employers all over the state have passed on more of the costs of maintaining benefits while adjusting coverage just to remain competitive. As a member of the Barry County Insurance Coalition, I’ve seen the impact benefits are having on employers of all sizes. Much of our recent discussions have centered around the new consumer-driven model and wellness piece. The coalition is working to improve the health of our employees, yet at the same time reducing the cost from health care providers. I’m sure Pennock Hospital’s administration and its board have discussed the impact their industry will face in the coming years and how it will impact them as a provider now that the new presidential administration plans to focus attention on what they have labeled the "health care crisis." Looking around at neighboring cities, I think Pennock is in a better position to promote its niche by attracting experts in their fields where patients might choose a community hospital over a big-city provider. The present location should still serve them in the years ahead while at the same time help to control costs, with the potential of expanding when needed as the hospital has done throughout its existence. The present building, through its many additions and renovations, has served this community well for nearly 90 years. If the existing hospital is so bad, why does Pennock continue to earn state and national awards? Why keep forging ahead so aggressively when even the health care industry is falling prey to the economy? Is it to make Pennock more marketable to the likes of Spectrum? Is it another plug on the resumes of those who were brought to Hastings to build a hospital? Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Citizens need to take back America Wealth is measured on property, not money To the editor: Now on to the point: in my opinion I feel, we are no longer are living in America, and part of it is with George Bush with the passage of the Patriot Act or Antiterrorism Bill. We take guns away from law-abiding citizens. And now the Obama is taxing extra tobacco and all the other taxes we pay for many other things without voting on it. I feel we no longer are living in the United States of America, and more, we are living in the United Communist States of America because of all the extra taxes, and some people are afraid to say anything because of our government. If you buck them, they will arrest you, try to have you thrown out of meetings and you are portrayed as a terrorist nutcase because you speak out and your rights are taken away and some of our judges go along with it because they are not for the people. Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death. It’s time for the people to take back their government and their freedom and their rights as American citizens. Let’s do like the Boston Tea Party, dump everything in the harbor like the tea they did back then. Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings To the editor: Sometimes observing the economy is depressing, even for positive-thinking conservatives. It appears as if the government is made by a voting majority of covetous thieves who believe an economy can be sustained by covetousness and theft if those who support such activity are in the majority. They are aided and abetted by the envious, who know a culture based on expropriation is not economically sustainable. But like the schoolyard and mall shooters, the envious want to destroy everyone else before they destroy themselves. History tells the observant that cultures based on extortion and expropriation do not last. The Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius observed that the object of life is not to join the ranks of the majority but to avoid joining the ranks of the insane. Present day insanity is attacking property rights, with the hatred of the envious focused on those who own and maintain property, the only real form of wealth. One should not make the mistake of assuming the possession of money is wealth; money is useful only if people are willing to accept it in exchange for property. Property requires two things to sustain it, the first is liberty in the form of property rights, and the second is responsibility in exercising property rights, which is necessary to maintain and sustain the value and continued existence of the property. The owner is the most qualified to exercise responsibility. A thief can steal a car or an airplane, but the thief will destroy it if the thief does not know how to operate it. This reality also applies to gangs of thieves. Money, if issued without responsibility and or misappropriated, can be destroyed, as happened in Germany in 1923. The only people who can use money properly are customers, who also need liberty to exercise responsibility. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings The Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What impact will the casino have? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... It looks like the Gun Lake Casino is on track to be built on M-179 in Allegan County, about 20 miles west of Hastings. Now that it is almost a reality, what do you think such an operation means for Barry County? A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Brenda Reed, Hastings: “I think that this means many new jobs, and we can use them.” Jodi Pennington, Hastings: “I think the casino opening will have a significant positive impact on Barry County. I think it will create more jobs and be a stabilizing influence on the area.” Kathy Brownell, Hastings: “I would hope to see more jobs in the area. We really need them and not just casino jobs.” John Ressequie, Hastings: “I think the opening of the casino will have a positive, tremendous impact. It will create jobs and bring in stores, restaurants and hotels.” Rick Taylor, Hastings: “The casino can’t hurt. It will create more jobs and help the general economy, which should assist existing businesses.” Ceaira Davis, Hastings: “I think that the casino opening in Bradley will lead to more jobs and more opportunity for people who live in Barry County.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 5 Contracts signed with architect and construction firm for new Pennock Hospital "We are very pleased with our design team," said Jim Wincek, Pennock vice president and the administrator leading efforts to construct the new hospital. "Combining Terry’s (Schley) intimate knowledge of our organization and community, along with the vast resources of HDR, will ensure that our new hospital will be designed as a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will meet the needs of Barry County now and into the future." Turner Construction, the nation’s leading builder of healthcare facilities, was selected as the construction manager for the new hospital project. Over the past 10 years, Turner Construction has completed more than 500 healthcare projects, with a total volume of over $10 Billion. Turner will administer the Pennock project out of its Detroit and Lansing offices. "Although Turner is an international company, they have an impressive Michigan State education policies harm early childhood development In school districts in my area, and all around the state, tough decisions about the future are being made. Schools are in an impossible situation, and kids are going to get hurt. The governor has been pushing for all-day kindergarten for several years now. Last year, she was successful in preserving her proposal all the way through the budget process. It used money to implement a back-door state mandate. You see, a simple, straightforward mandate of all-day kindergarten never got anywhere before. There are still enough of us "local-control" people in the legislature who would prefer the state leave such decisions up to locally elected school boards. The new method was pretty clever. She simply posed the question of why schools should get full state funding for kindergartners who only attend school part-time. Last year’s boilerplate language in the budget implemented a funding schedule that would result in severe cuts to schools that do not offer full-day kindergarten. So our schools are left with just two options. The first is to keep a part-time schedule and lose about half of their funding. Or they could go to full-time kindergarten and drastically increase their expenses. I have recently reviewed the cost estimates in Ionia County schools and have found that those two choices amount to either a $3 million cut in state funding or a $2 million increase in local expenses. The governor says all-day kindergarten is necessary because it helps kids to get ahead and that early childhood development is critical. However, her proposal is destroying early childhood development opportunities. Local schools cannot simply absorb such expenses. To cover the all-day kindergarten funding changes, they would have to cut deeply. Well, with the new graduation requirements, you cannot cut high school. The state raised the price tag there too by implementing an ill-conceived one-size-fits-all high school graduation curriculum. That is another train wreck waiting to happen, but I digress. So they are left with eliminating developmental kindergarten (DK) for 4- and young 5year-olds and other early childhood programming. I mean, it is not like they can eliminate fifth grade. So what will happen to those kids? They get thrown into full-time, every-day kindergarten. Some will be ready, some will not. Some will simply have their education delayed an extra year. But that’s not the end of the damage. When you combine the DK kids in with the kindergartners, the curriculum will have to be slowed to suit the youngest kids. So basically, this policy ends up hurting every single early childhood education program in schools today. So much for the dream of high education standards. These kids will start out further behind than ever now, just when the graduation standards are being raised. Members of Pennock Hospital's Building Committee are: (back row from left) Connie Downs, chief financial officer; Scott Brasseur, M.D., Building Committee secretary; Sheryl Lewis Blake, chief executive officer; Drew Chapple, board member; and RoseAnne Woodliff, chief nursing officer; (front row) , Brad Johnson, board member; Bruce Gee, chairperson of the board; Nancy Goodin, Building Committee chairperson; and Jim Wincek, vice president of support services. Not pictured is Carla Wilson-Neil, chief operating officer. resume," Wincek said. "We are very happy and excited to have them on our team." Pennock CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake said, "This announcement is the culmination of a vigorous vetting and selection process. Our selection process began early last spring with an intense search for the best hospital designers and builders in the nation. The initial results of our research identified about 12 top design firms and 10 leading construction managers. Selection criteria were established by the hospital leadership with board involvement. Our Executive Team and Building Committee spent untold hours evaluating these firms. "It was also important to us to find design and construction professionals that were either located in Michigan or had significant experience and familiarity in the Michigan healthcare market," Lewis Blake said. By May, the hospital had narrowed the field to six designers and six construction firms to which they sent requests for proposals. After evaluating the proposals, the hospital further narrowed the field to two architectural firms and two construction management firms. These candidates were then invited to day-long interviews conducted by the Building Committee and Executive Team. Following the interviews, the hospital selected HDR/Schley and Turner. "This was one of the most intense and comprehensive selection processes I have ever participated in," said Nancy Goodin, member of the Pennock Board of Trustees and chairwoman of the Building Committee. "We could not be happier with the team of professionals we have chosen to design and build our new hospital. I am confident that these agreements will ensure that the resources we expend on 77531538 Pennock Health Services has announced the selection of an architectural firm and a construction manager who will design and build the new Pennock Hospital on the outskirts of the City of Hastings. The architectural design will be a collaborative effort between HDR Architecture and Schley Architects. HDR is an international design and engineering firm with more than 165 offices worldwide. In 2008, HDR was named the number one healthcare design firm by Modern Healthcare magazine for the fifth consecutive year. HDR will be providing resources for the Pennock project from both its Omaha and Chicago offices. Schley Architects, of Kalamazoo, has been Pennock Health Services’ architect of record for several years. Owner Terry Schley is a certified health care architect and has overseen many Pennock projects, including the new MRI installation and the master facility plan. Date Night Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14 beginning at 4 p.m. Featuring… Romantic Dinners for Two - Menu on our web site - ® Thornapple Manor is a newly renovated, 138 bed, long term care facility with a state-of-the-art Rehab Unit. We are looking for a Speech Therapist to fill a need in our facility. This is a unique opportunity for you to build a caseload and develop programs for both long term care and Rehab residents. You will work with a team of dedicated in-house therapists. This is a full time position but will consider part time. We are also looking for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapists Assistants to work weekends or on-call. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm in our business office, or send resume to: The Seg II - Feb.16-Feb.18 $ 40 www.greenlightdriving.net 77531798 PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE • FREE PARENT MEETING FEB. 21 @ 9AM We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! — AUDITIONS — M66 Tire PROVIDING GREAT SERVICE SINCE 1991 We Fill Propane Tanks Here. Axe The Tax 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) – Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 Oliver Performance Dates… April 30, May 1, 2 & 3 Auditions for the part of Oliver (boys ages 10-14) and Fagin’s gang (boys or girls ages 10-18) will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-9PM at the COA building located at 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings. Auditions for all adult roles will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 7-9PM also at the COA No preparation is needed. Those auditioning will learn a song from the show and read from the script. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The orphan roles will be played by members of the Community Music School’s Kids’ Choir. Call 269-948-9441 to register. For more information call Doug Acker at 269-945-9249, Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332, or Laura Smith at 616-765-5167 or see our webpage at thornappleplayers.com 77531820 what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton 06686659 Thornapple Players will hold auditions for the musical... 77528605 Seg I - Feb. 23 - March 12 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE HASTINGS NEW Above Help Hard ware Seg I - March 16 - April 2 Seg II - March 16 - 18 NEED TIRES? NEED A CAR? GOT A TAX RETURN? IF THE ANSWER IS YES – WE CAN HELP! USED CARS – WE FINANCE 1992 SUBURBAN 8-pass., V-8, 2-wheel, loaded ...................................... $2,400 1997 SUBURBAN V-8, loaded, 2-wheel, air, automatic ............................ $2,900 1998 CARAVAN V-6, loaded .................................................................. $2,800 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1/2-ton, 2-wheel, air, automatic, loaded ...................... $5,400 It looks like our State Representative Brian Calley is taking a hot issue by the horns... rising property taxes. Last week Calley held two meetings in Ionia and Hastings that drew roughly 700 taxpayers. People are fed up! Fed up with tax increases while their income, savings and home values dwindle. Historically there are cycles of rising and lowering taxes. Inversely coupled with tax fluctuations are rising and lowering services. More taxes pay for more services and vice versa. To be real, if people want lower taxes, then they also must be willing to accept less service. Presently homeowners are paying increased taxes by as much as 4.4% (based on the consumer price index) even though their home values are dropping. This must change. I think that Brian Calley is right on the money and is taking leadership on the issue of the day. He’s introduced legislation that would prevent tax increases when home values drop. If that fails then a State referendum is an option that would let the voters decide. It’s not that easy initiating a referendum would take 02705220 285 South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville • 517-852-0000 $ Signing construction project contracts for the new Pennock Hospital are (seated, from left) Bruce Gee, chairperson of the board; Sheryl Lewis Blake, chief executive officer; (standing) Maggie Coleman, vice chairperson of the board; and Jim Wincek, vice president of support services. www.countyseatlounge.com GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC NASHVILLE behalf of our community will result in a facility that will deliver state-of-the-art health care for the 21st century." Wincek said, "Selecting an architect and construction manager is only phase one of the process. Planning to build a new hospital is extremely complex and many decisions, plans, and ideas must be agreed upon in advance. These decisions are then memorialized in contracts between the owner (Pennock), architect, and construction manager. These contracts, then, act as guideposts for the construction project." Wincek headed up the contract negotiation phase on behalf of the hospital. "Over the past few months, I have worked closely with our legal team to successfully craft favorable agreements with both HDR/Schley and Turner Construction," he said. �Page 6 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner New fund helps ‘real people with real needs’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation has written a mailing sent out to Barry Chamber of Commerce members introducing a new “community needs” fund. This information is alson on the Barry Community Foundation website. Government leaders and the country’s best economic and financial minds are sorting through the complexities of the current economic downturn. As these leaders debate about what to do next, “So must we, in our communities, plan how to help ourselves and our neighbors navigate the economic challenges that confront all of us,” she says. As American citizens, it is part of the national character to unite in times of trouble, she adds. “We are good and generous people. In hard times, we know how to sacrifice for the common good, and we know what needs to be done to safeguard those around us who are suffering or are at risk of serious harm,” says Hildreth. Those hardest hit by current economic conditions are the working poor and their families, the newly unemployed, the elderly and disabled living on fixed incomes, she explains, adding that this winter promises to be a difficult one for many families and individuals in Barry County communities. She notes that the number of people seeking help is at an all-time high. During difficult economic times family stress surges, and the demand increases for crisis counseling, shelter, medical care, violence and suicide prevention services. Community organizations are bracing for a dramatic increase in the need for charitable services throughout 2009, says Hildreth. One result of coming together as a communi- Worship Together… 77531653 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; noon Youth Group. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 6th Sunday after Epiphany February 15 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 4 p.m. Confirmation Class. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 5 p.m. NAPS Valentine’s Party; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 3 p.m. Walking Club; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 James Thomas Ryan Jr. ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - James Thomas Ryan, Jr., age 65, of St. Petersburg, Florida (formerly of Hastings), passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim graduated from Hastings High School in 1961, where he was a member of the golf team. He went into the Army in 1968, stationed in Vicenza, Italy, earning the rank of sergeant with the 560th Signal Battalion. He worked for Anheuser Busch in Florida until is retirement. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Ryan; mother, Martha Eggleston, and father, Robert Eggleston. He is survived by his three daughters, Kim (Ryan) Siedelberg of Charlotte, Kris Ryan of St. Petersburg, FL and Jaime Ryan of St. Petersburg, FL and a brother, Raymond of New York. Memorial services will be held February 27, 2009, at the Bay Pines Veterans Cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL. Vickie Lynn Fisher DOWLING - Vickie Lynn Fisher, age 63, of Dowling, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1945 in Hastings the daughter of Victor and Florence (Meyer) Mead. Vickie graduated from Hastings High School and then Kellogg Community College. She worked for Hastings Tendercare for eight years. Vickie enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and doing puzzels. She is survived by her husband Earl T. Fisher of Dowling; a son Jason V. Fisher; daughter, Aimee Morehouse; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Richard Lee officiating and burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Frances Mary Zurad HASTINGS - Frances Mary Zurad, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Cyndi Ann Petkoff DELTON - Cyndi Ann Petkoff, of Delton, passed away in the early hours of February 11, 2009. Cyndi is survived by daughters, Lisa Brown, Judy Smith, Shaunna Johnson, and Desiree Petkoff, and her significant other, Charles Dean. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Eugene K. Poll MIDDLEVILLE - Eugene K. Poll, age 73, of Middleville passed away Feb. 4, 2009. Eugene was born on Aug. 28, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the son of Everett and Margaret Poll Sr. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1953. He was married to Mary Jane King on July 21, 1956 in Freeport. He had lived in Middleville since 1967. He was self-employed as a realtor, owning his own business. He retired in 1996. He was a member of the U.S. Army, Grand Rapids Real Estate Board, Yankee Springs Golf Course and enjoyed playing cards. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Poll; two daughters, Susan and Andrew Scott of Tucson, Ariz. and Shari and Tom McKee of Caledonia; five grandchildren, Sarah and Matt Markle, Allison and Jason Gillette, Lisa Belson; two grandsons, Tommy and Troy McKee; four great grandchildren, Jordon, Matthew, Victoria and Tommy; three brothers, Larry and Mary Jo Poll of Hastings, Jerry and Mary Louise Poll of Alto, Ernest and Rytha Poll of Hastings; one sister, Joel (Joyce) York of Sarasota, Fla.; his mother-inlaw, Glada King; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Harold Price and Arlan and Trudy King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Margaret Poll Sr. and brother, Everett Poll Jr. Memorial visitation was held at the Fellowship Hall Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Jane Goebel CLOVERDALE - Jane Goebel, of Cloverdale, passed away February 10, 2009, at Tendercare of Hastings. Jane was born on May 28, 1926 in Wheelock, Texas, the daughter of Lino A. and Elisa (Massiatt)Alonzo. She was a former employee at General Motors, and was a cook at the Gilkey Lake Tavern. A member of the VFW Post 422 Auxiliary in Delton, and a member of the U.A.W. Local 1231 Retirees Chapter. Jane loved flowers and her pets. She is survived by sons, John (Pam) Wilson of Cedar Springs, Chuck Wilson of Cloverdale, and David Wilson of Riverside CA; sisters, Rose (Jack) Hayward of Delton, and Alicia (Mort) Maizlish of Santa Barbara, CA; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, M. Clark Goebel and a brother Robert M. Alonzo. Graveside services will be conducted at Fort Custer National Cemetery, today (Thursday), 11:30 a.m. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings Area Obituaries Girrbach Funeral Home This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes ty is The Extreme Community Needs Fund. In November 2008, the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors reallocated grant money, creating the Extreme Community Needs Fund in an effort to help people in the community who are hardest hit by the economic decline. One source of subsidies for this new fund was using money that would have gone to the “Extreme Community Makeover” funds in the fall on the Day of Caring. In the past, communities have used grants to plant trees, improve buildings and even install ball fields. In December, the Youth Advisory Council, Hastings City Bank and several individuals also invested in this cause. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has contributed to help those in need who live in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Hildreth explains that the community foundation is willing and able to house these passthrough dollars, but the local United Way will determine the eligibility and distribution of dollars and connection of services to those in need. Barry County United Way responds to emergency needs in the community for charitable services, especially those that require the aid of more than one organization. Individuals and families in crisis often have multiple needs that cannot be met by the help of a single charity or organization. For example, families who do not have enough food typically have other critical needs as well, such as medical care or inadequate housing. The partnership of the Barry County United Way and the Barry Community Foundation plays a unique “brokering” role in the community, working with local nonprofit organizations, schools, city and county governments, service clubs and faith-based groups to fully respond to the needs of people in crisis in the community. “We work collaboratively to ensure that families and individuals can access the full range of services needed to resolve a crisis and strive to help them make permanent changes that dramatically improve their lives,” says Hildreth. Donations to the Foundation’s and United Way’s Extreme Community Needs Fund will help sustain this full range of services for those hardest hit by the current economy. “It’s time for all of us to draw on the American spirit that has always united us and sustained us during hard times,” adds Hildreth. Hildreth includes some examples of how this fund has already helped Barry County families in need. In one case, a school counselor called asking about a little girl who came to school saying she did not have any heat in her home. Contact was made with the father who stated that he and the three children were sleeping in one room with a space heater. He said he was employed but his hours had been cut and he therefore did not qualify for assistance. The father also said he was very concerned since he had been told that if he asked Department of Human Services for assistance and did not qualify, they would take away his kids for not having heat or hot water. Hildreth explains, “After assuring him that just because he was having trouble with heating his home did not make him a bad father, he agreed to let us help. Propane was delivered to the home within three hours. Cost was $640.16.” In another case, a father came into the United Way office saying that his wife was in the hospital about to be released with their new baby. The home they were renting did not have a furnace; the only heat source was a wood stove. However, the glass door had broken, thereby rendering it unsafe and unusable, especially with a new baby and a 2- year old. The man said the company he had worked for went out of business and currently the family’s only source of income was Social Security disability. The United Way was able to get a local business to install the needed glass at a cost of $124.70. In her final example, Hildreth told about a couple, ages 56 and 58, who had worked at a major factory in Grand Rapids. He was laid off at the beginning of December and her hours had been reduced by half. He had not received his unemployment check due to the state’s backlog. They thought that they had enough fuel oil to get through until the unemployment check arrived but at 4 p.m. on a Thursday night they ran out. The temperature outside was 1 below zero. They had no alternative source to heat their home. United Way was able to send them to a gas station to get diesel fuel that would last for a few days until their fuel oil company could deliver a minimum fill. They did not qualify for DHS assistance since their income over the previous six months was too high. The cost was $476.83. “Please consider how your contribution can assist. Please give what you can. Every dollar counts,” says Hildreth. Contributions can be sent to Extreme Community Needs, PO Box 644, Hastings MI 49058. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies BOY, Lucas Dean Tagg born Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at 6:09 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids to David and Susan Tagg of Cedar Springs. Lucas weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Kauffman and Corey Green of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Gracee Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. to Jessaca Elem and Mark Miller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jacob Carl Peake, born Jan. 7, 2009 at Sparrow Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Jennifer Richardson and Thomas Peake of Sunfield. GIRL, Lylah Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. to Heather and Justin Schultz of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Logan James, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 26, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. to Jessie Smith and James Kimmel of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Paige Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 2009 at 11:35 p.m. to Jordan and Tiffany Sheely of Freeport. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 17.5 inches long. BOY, Chase Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2009 at 10:38 to Kayla Bryans-Hurless Erway-Schultz Bill and Sue Bryans are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Elizabeth to Brian Lynn Hurless, son of Barb Hurless and Mark Hurless. Jenna and Brian are both 2003 graduates of Hastings High School. Jenna is a 2008 graduate of Grand Valley State University. She graduated with a bachelor of business administration, majoring in operations management and logistics, with a minor in information technology. Brian is planning to graduate from Grand Valley State University in December 2009, with a bachelor of business administration, majoring in management information systems, with a minor in information technology. Jenna is currently employed through Manpower and working on contract at Steelcase in Caledonia. The couple was engaged on May 28, 2008 and will be married at Grand Valley State University on June 6, 2009. They plan to live in the Grand Rapids area. Rick and Jo Ann Erway of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Erway to Jason Schultz of Coopersville. Elizabeth is a 2006 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Farmers Insurance in Caledonia. Jason is the son of Dan and Kathy Norton of Coopersville, and Robert and Cheryl Schultz of Grant. Jason is a 2000 graduate of Coopersville High School and is employed at Empire Company in Zeeland. A September 2009 wedding is being planned. Brisboes celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Brovonts to celebrate 61st wedding anniversary Barrys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Roy and Greta Barry will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on February 21, 2009 with an open house for family and friends given by their children, 1 to 4 p.m., at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37, Hastings, Michigan. No gifts, please. PUT YOUR TA X REFUND TO WO R K GET THE BEST RETURN FOR YOUR MONEY Financing available plus 2 free months lot rent Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park 269-948-3906 06686738 06686698 2 & 3 bedroom homes ready to move into Liberty offers fast, accurate & friendly service. 101 W State Street 269-948-0400 “ S t r etchi n g ” Lube, Oil & Filter $ Laura and Mark Brisboe were married Feb. 18, 1984 in Jackson, Michigan. Their three children are Becky, Trent, and Mitchell. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on Feb. 18 with the Hastings Saxon wrestling team at their district competition. Laura and Mark will enjoy a trip to Costa Rica in March (without the wrestlers!) and before the Saxon Baseball team shows up for chocolate chip pancakes! Ernest and Neva Brovont (Brogan) were married February 20, 1948 at Neva’s parents’ (Warren and Georgia) home in Hastings by Rev. Steven Weaver. They have five children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. They moved to Ohio in 1959 where Ernest retired from General Motors after 30 years and Neva was a homemaker. The children will be holding an Open House at Iberia Methodist Church from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009. Cards may be sent to their home, 3744 County Road 51, Galion, OH 44833. Across from Secondhand Corners 18.95 most cars up to 5 qts. oil $ Wheel Alignment and and and and THISS AUTO Hastings Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service Some Restrictions Apply Satisfaction Guaranteed! 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Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 77531806 Marriage Licenses 1-866-871-1040 www.libertytax.com 77531680 Andy Warren and Stacey May of Battle Creek, formerly of Barry County, along with their parents are proud to announce their engagement. Stacey is a 2007 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Wright’s Beauty Academy and is currently employed at Lakeview Square Mall. Andy attended Hastings schools, and is a 2006 graduate of Operation Grad and is employed by the City of Battle Creek. An August 2009 wedding is planned. On Oct. 18, Holly Wilson and BJ Donnini exchanged wedding vows at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The union was officiated by Father Al Russell. The music for the grand day was provided by Stephen Youngs, Fred Jacobs, Holly Bolthouse, Matthew Garber and his family. Following the ceremony, family and friends made their way to the Expo Complex for a cocktail hour and dinner with the couple. For the special day, the bride wore an elegant white lace gown with a cathedral train. Her attendants wore beautiful long fuschia chiffon gowns. Holly’s sister, Kelly Wilson, was maid of honor. Cousins Kaitlyn and Kori Cramer and friend Sarah Stevenson served as bridesmaids. Suzannah Lenz served as junior bridesmaid for the day and Abby Larabee was flowergirl. Abby wore a white lace dress that matched the bride. Serving as best man was BJ’s brother, Matthew Donnini. Groomsmen were Scott Wilson, brother of the bride and friends Lance Rogers and Matthew Carlson. Holly’s cousin Donovan Cramer was junior groomsman. Nick Larabee served as the ring bearer for the beautiful fall day. BJ and Nick wore black tuxedos with silver vests and ties. The groomsmen wore black tuxedos with black vests and ties. 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Fridays Saturdays 1/2 Rack Whiskey BBQ Ribs cole slaw & fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1199 $ �Page 8 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Freight House in the Depot Museum Complex. Member Darwin Bennett will be speaking on the Tamarack school of Woodland Township. Darwin has many stories of family members, sites and events of years past. Visitors and guests are always welcome. The next major event of the LOAHS will be the book show on the weekend of Feb. 21 and 22. It is time to hunt up books – the old or unusual, topical books and books of any variety you might want to share with the visiting public. The preceding Friday would be the best time to bring in entries. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Hosts will be Dawn Deatsman, Tom Pickens, John Waite and Darwin Bennett. Exhibits in March will be dolls and toys. Plan ahead to bring items to exhibit and plan to attend any and all of the monthly exhibits. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. The topic will be “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Plate?” The latest project for this ambitious group will be another history book. This time it will be to enlist stories from men who were in the Korean War. Details appeared in the latest issue of the Lakewood News. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The library will be open until 5 p.m. The weekly free movies continue at the Ionia theater. The offering on Feb. 19 will be Australia. The Feb. 26 movie will be on the Hackley House at Muskegon, unique in its architecture. Recently, the Ionia County Road Commission made announcement of a project to replace the bridge over Tyler Creek on a gravel portion of Hastings Road, northwest of Clarksville. This will be a complete 29 feet long. This does not meet today’s standards for bulk milk trucks and school buses as well as other agricultural vehicles. The new bridge will be 30 feet wide with a clear span. The bridge is between Drew and Clarksville roads in Campbell Township. This means that residents will have to take detours for several months. This is Ionia County’s only bridge replacement for 2009. Then in 2011 there will be two bridge projects – Hubbardston Road over Stoney Creek and replacement of the bridge on Portland Road over Lake Creek. The Grand Rapids Press Sunday carried an obituary for the Rev. John Sorensen who resided at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. He had formerly served United Methodist churches at Mulliken, Ionia, Lansing and elsewhere. He was 85. His son Jack died within the past three months. He had other children Keith and Robert. During his seminary years, Rev. Sorensen was a roommate of Marvin Zimmerman who went on to serve at Woodland and Lake Odessa among his several appointments. The monthly supper at Sebewa Center comes on Saturday, Feb. 21. Music in the Barn returns to Johnson Street Saturday, March 7, with acoustical instruments from fiddle to penny whistle. There will be dancing from 2 to 5 p.m., potluck from 5 to 8, followed by more music with clogging, square and round dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Mark Johnson of Lake Odessa, who teaches at Marian and Bruce Garlock of Big Rapids, who teaches at Baldwin, were in attendance of a MEA conference in Detroit Thursday through Saturday. Bruce stopped off at Lake Odessa to visit family members on his way home. Peg Faulkner underwent orthopedic surgery last week. Robert Cobb Jr. also had surgery in Grand Rapids. Mary Jane Carlsen of Morrison Lake had her first chance to attend church since her early December surgery. The movie “Gentle Hands” shown Saturday on TNT had special meeting for George and Judy (Yonkers) Johnson. It was Dr. Ben Carson, pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore who performed brain surgery on their daughter Amelia back when she was in seventh grade. Fr. Michael Carney and wife, Daria were guests of the Alethians at a shared meal at fellowship hall Tuesday. Fr. Carney spoke to the group about the Russian Orthodox faith. Then they drove to Woodbury to see the interior of St. Herman of Alaska church. Retirement proposal meant to fill budget gap raises concerns for area districts by Amy Jo Parish The Michigan Education Association released a press release last week that proposed a way to fill the $410 million hole in the school budget. The proposal encourages teachers who are eligible to retire during the coming year to do so. The MEA, the state’s largest teachers association, said the plan could save school districts more than $1.7 billion in the next decade. Rich Satterlee, superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, said the proposal has potential but added that he would like to see more effort devoted to the details of the plan. “I think potential exists. I would just like to see a little more time and a little more thought Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 02705072 77531847 Healthy Talks Topic: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatments • Causes • Prevention Speaker: Susan Haasch Occupational Therapist Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Some frequently ask questions: Why do my fingers tingle? I don’t use a computer, why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? Get these and other questions answered. Call Sara Basset at 269-945-1698 for any questions Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. e web Visit us on th m i.co www.hoc-m Ph 269-945-9520 840 Cook Road P.O. Box 290 Hastings, MI 49058 • fax 269-945-9580 put into it,” said Satterlee. Lack of details in the press release concerning how the plan would be carried out and how it would affect districts needs attention, said Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider. “I know people are interested, and we’re just waiting to see how it develops,” said Rider. “I think all of us are kind of waiting to see. There’s been no actuarial study done on this, and we’re all waiting on this.” The MEA estimates that 10 percent of those eligible would take an early buyout if offered, saving $410 million next year. What is not known, however, is if the cost of pensions and hiring new teachers to fill the vacancies are factored into that estimate. “At this point, it’s hard to form an opinion,” stated Rider. “It wasn’t a fully formulated plan, and we’re anxious to see what the guys that crunch the numbers will say.” Rider said he has made some inquiries on his own and estimates that the amount of staff members taking advantage of the plan could be anywhere from 70 to 80 percent. The uncertainty of pension costs becomes a much larger issue with this new set of numbers. Both Satterlee and Rider also expressed concern about the loss of experience that would retire along with the teachers. “I think we would lose a great deal of the history, the professionalism, the leadership in the building (if a large number retired),” said Satterlee. “You always want a decent mix that kind of carries over the generations of teachers. We want a mold of that history and the younger generation so we get the best of both worlds.” Replacing a large number of teachers at one time also is a concern for Rider. “There’s still the issue of veteran teachers leaving and new teachers moving in without a lot of experience,” said the TK superintendent. “The concern I would have is that with a natural turnover, you have a few people leave each year. If you have a large number leave, that transition becomes a little more difficult.” For districts such as Hastings that have teachers who have been laid off, retirements mean bringing the pink-slipped teachers back onto the payroll, which could affect how much the plan actually saves schools. Satterlee said that depending on the parameters of the plan, the district could have as many as 30 teachers eligible for retirement. “We would not have a lot of first-year hires. We would be recalling teachers that are on layoff that have experience,” said Satterlee. “The plan potentially has some positives. I have a kind of nervous anticipation because I would hate to see 25 of our teachers leave. That would create a void, educationally, that we would need to fill.” Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Mother wonders about cause of son’s anger Dear Annie: I am a single mother of a 7year-old son who has a lot of anger problems. When "Ryan" was 3, his dad and I split up. My ex just left in the middle of the night. It was a month before Ryan saw him again, and when he did, Dad was sporting a new girlfriend. When Ryan was 6, my father died unexpectedly, and I allowed my son to go to the funeral, but not the graveside. Then Ryan and I moved in with my mom to help her out, but shortly after, my younger sister and her two girls moved in, too. That was a difficult time, and it's when I started to notice a change in Ryan's attitude. My son is very aggressive and violent with everyone (he hits, kicks and punches.) Ryan was diagnosed with ADHD when he was young, and now the doctor thinks he may be bipolar. He is seeing a home-based counselor and is on medication for ADHD. I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the loss of the men in his life. Should I have let him go to the graveside to say goodbye to his grandfather? Is there something else I should be doing? — Worried Mother in Florida Dear Mother: There has been a lot of upheaval in Ryan's young life. Grandpa's death was a loss, but it is not the source of all this anger. His father leaving was likely the most damaging event, especially if Dad hasn't been particularly active in Ryan's life since the divorce. The next would be having cousins move into his home, disrupting whatever fragile stability he had. Good for you for putting him in counseling. It should help. Right now, your job is to be a source of total security, utter dependability and loving reassurance. Be his rock. Interest in ex-wife borders on stalking Dear Annie: My ex-wife has been seeing the same therapist for a long time. Is it okay to give gifts to your therapist, and should your therapist accept them? I feel it crosses a line. And is it common to go to the same person forever? Isn't it time to switch to someone new? I am out of the relationship but feel something is wrong here. — Questions from Rochester, N.Y. Dear Rochester: It's okay to give a therapist a gift for a special occasion — a holiday or, say, reaching a milestone in treatment. And she can go to the same therapist as long as she feels it is helping. But this is so not your business. Why are you keeping tabs on what your ex-wife does with her doctor? It borders on stalking. Stop it right now. My parents win a few hundred dollars from time to time, which only fuels the fire, but there's no way they win enough to pay for all these tickets. I realize it's none of my business, but I worry because they seem to run low on basic necessities such as food and heating oil. I try to help out, and they are appreciative. I replaced some major appliances for them when we upgraded ours, although my siblings keep expecting me to do more and their comments are getting to me. I'm not sure how to make my parents stop spending so much on lottery tickets, and I resent my siblings' attacks. I am a very patient and understanding person, but have about had it. — Belittled Dear Belittled: Call a sibling meeting to discuss what is going on with your parents and what each of you can do to help financially and physically. This is not a competition. You need to work together for the greater good. Once you have reached an agreement, bring your parents into the discussion. Explain that the excessive number of lottery tickets is disturbing, especially since they are having trouble making ends meet. Pay attention to their reasoning and comprehension to determine whether they need an evaluation by their doctor, and check if they are taking medications that might contribute to addictive behaviors. From this point forward, you and your siblings should talk to each other openly about what is going on and how best to handle it. There is strength in numbers. Pregnant bellies are too much in view Dear Annie: Have women lost all common sense? I am talking about the current trend of pregnant women who insist on wearing such tight clothing that every outline and bellybutton shows — short tops and low pants so their bulging bellies are exposed to the public. As a senior citizen, I remember modest maternity clothes. I might be interested in a picture of the child after it is born, but I don't care to see your swollen figure before then. I can't help but shake my head to see our society sliding downhill. — Remember Back When in Warren, Ohio Dear Warren: If you go back far enough, there was a time when pregnant women weren't allowed out in public altogether. The pregnant body is nothing to be ashamed of or hidden. We agree that tight maternity fashions are not particularly flattering, but that is beside the point. And all fashion changes over time, so please try to find something else to be aggravated about. ‘Knowing’ reader Overcoming condition shares advice required commitment Dear Annie: I am a 57-year-old male and Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Choosing Happiness," who is leaving her bipolar husband who refuses treatment. I, too, am bipolar. I've attempted suicide four times and was institutionalized once. In manic fits, I've driven across the country, leaving friends and family panicked. In depressive episodes, I've become catatonic, not speaking and barely moving for days. I am now married with two young children and have a job I love. I have these things because I take six medications daily, go to therapy and accept the help of my friends and family. Without those things, I would not be able to maintain this life that I've come to treasure. Bipolar disorder can be just as hard on loved ones as it is on those of us who have it. It's not fair to expect them to simply deal with it. Why would you want your loved ones to experience that kind of heartache? I still have bad days and mood swings. But my quality of life, and that of my husband and children, has improved so greatly that I know I did the right thing. If "Choosing's" husband won't get help, she should leave. — Better Now Dear Better: Your letter is testimony that getting help can make a world of difference. Kudos for recognizing what you needed to do. Parents spend income on lottery tickets Dear Annie: I would like your advice about my parents, who are in their 70s. Mom and Dad survive off a small amount of Social Security. Unfortunately, they are addicted to buying lottery tickets. I've seen stacks of $10 tickets, many of which are mailed in for second-chance drawings. I believe they are using their credit cards to finance this addiction. feel compelled to respond to "Worried," whose boyfriend says she asks too many stupid questions. She is right to be concerned. I have been there, done that and have the Tshirt. "Dennis" does not love her as a partner should. He may have at one time, but no longer. He hasn't the courage to be honest, so he tries to tolerate her, but every little quirk of her personality grates on his last nerve. I hope "Worried" listens because it will get worse, and one day he will have enough nerve to say how he really feels, or he will do other, more obnoxious things to turn her away. This is not her fault. She should be thankful for the good times they had and the education she received in this relationship. A person cannot get these life lessons out of a book. It will hurt, but she will be better off. — I Know Dear Know: We agree that this is not a healthy relationship, and if it doesn't change, she is indeed better off without him. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Valentines of long ago remembered Sweeten this Valentine’s Day with financial gifts in ‘love letters’ to a wife The Romans festival of love Feb. 15 was later replaced by St. Valentine’s Day Feb. 14. “Sweetheart, you are still flying from me at the rate of 20 or 30 miles an hour ... Your lover longs to hold you in his arms and kiss you. “Sweetheart, no letter from you today has doubled my sorrow and divided my joys. “When you visit the old missionaries and ponder upon the times and men that brought them forth, remember that you too had established missions. You have found one in me. I was a wilderness and you reclaimed me. My instincts were so many savages, and you make them submissive. I was barbaric and you led me to the true faith – the worship of a good and true woman. Your face is my shrine, and STOCKS Hand-painted Valentine’s Day cards became popular around the time of the Civil War. This, a commercially printed card, is from the 1900s. “Sweetheart, Are you glad we are married? ... Lonely at night? Know how your husband feels? I will tell you. He feels like a man in love with a beautiful woman that he can never get enough of. The longer he lives with her the longer he wants to and the more he loves her. She is many women in one, each one loving and irresistible ... put on my good coat and pulled out that dear little note directly from your lips ... How I love you. “My sweet wife, I want to tell you how much I wish you were here. But no written language can express it to you. But I have a great longing which goes as deep in me as evolution does in the race past. To feel your arms about me and to sink to sleep upon your chest and the same longing goes out as far beyond me as Heaven is above the earth, that I may be enveloped in that personal essence of the spirit which is you. I feel as though the love which wells up into my consciousness is a tide of those eternal waters that fill in the void between amoeba and God. “Sweet dear, the orange blossoms you sent were fragrant and beautiful. If you will bring home a lot, we will be married newly every day as long as they last. And then we will use some other love-flower. I will court you in the day and marry you in the evening and every supper will be a wedding supper when you get back. I will have to bring you flowers, ask you to walk and ride with me, and send you a pleading note of invitation to the theater as often as I can. I will woo you over and over so as to keep you mine. And you will smile, and play the piano and give me enough hope so that I will not despair. My love is like a light that burns a steady flame; my passion is like hunger; hunger that comes again and again like a lion that will not be denied. “When all is said and done, I simply love you.” The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.47 -.46¢ AT&T 24.56 -.81¢ CMS Energy Corp. 11.55 -.26¢ Coca-Cola Co. 40.67 -2.65 Dow Chemical Co. 10.35 -1.00 Exxon Mobil 76.14 -1.98 Family Dollar Stores 26.66 -2.39 First Financial Bancorp 8.13 -.23¢ Ford Motor Co. 1.82 -.14¢ General Motors 2.70 -.15¢ Intl. Bus. Machine 93.27 -.21¢ JCPenney Co. 15.39 -1.21 Johnson & Johnson 56.73 -1.85 Kellogg Co. 41.26 -3.67 McDonald’s Corp. 57.28 -1.60 Pfizer Inc. 14.07 -1.13 Sears Holding 39.45 -.35¢ Spartan Motors 4.41 -.22¢ TCF Financial 12.88 +.58¢ Wal-Mart Stores 47.72 -.09¢ Gold $914.20 +21.70 Silver $13.13 +.83¢ Dow Jones Average 7888.88 -189.48 Volume on NYSE 1.7B +400M vided the investor has had the account for at least five years and is 59-1/2 or older.) • Make a charitable gift in your valentine’s name. Your loved one, like many people, probably supports a variety of social and charitable organizations. By making a donation to one of these groups in your valentine’s name, you can add a special meaning to this Valentine’s Day. At the same time, you’ll be giving yourself a little valentine, because you may be able to claim a tax deduction for your charitable gift. In fact, if you give an asset, such as a stock, which has appreciated in value, you’ll get an extra tax break because you won’t be responsible for capital gains when the charity eventually sells the stock. By making any of these gifts, you’ll show your valentine that you truly care about the most important part of his or her life — the future. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. OPE N HOUS E Thursday, February 26th, 2009, 5:30 N in your heart is planted the cross before which I kneel in reverence... “My darling, I can hardly endure the separation from you. I love you so that my heart aches, and inaction here a thousand of miles away from you seems insufferable. In the future, it must never be necessary for you to go without me as your attendant and companion to love and cherish and take care of you. “Spring has arrived today. Snatches of song float in through the window. It is the first air of spring, stirring the sap of the young man’s fancy. But he hasn’t a sweetheart so sweet as mine, a lady so lovely, a darling so dear. Her goodness and beauty and heart combine to make me her lover. I wish she was here ... recipient will need this information to determine gains or losses when he or she sells the stock. (You’ll also need to determine if you have to pay gift taxes. You can give up to $13,000 per year, free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want.) • Give a savings bond. You might think that U.S. government savings bonds were a quaint relic of the past, but they’re still around. Your valentine might appreciate a low-risk, government-backed bond that pays a guaranteed rate of interest. Plus, you can buy a Series EE bond for as little as $50 or as much as $5,000 (the limit for a calendar year). • Contribute to an IRA. The IRA contribution limit for 2009 is $5,000. Investors who are 50 or older can also make a “catch-up” contribution of an additional $1,000. So, if your valentine hasn’t fully funded his or her IRA for this year, you can help. While you can’t put money directly into someone else’s IRA, you can write a check for that purpose. Because of their tax advantages, IRAs are great retirement-savings vehicles, so they are well worth funding. (Traditional IRAs grow tax-deferred; Roth IRAs grow tax-free, pro- to 7:00 pm P k r r e A scho s ’ h o oa l by Esther Walton Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb. 14 as a festival of romance and affection. People send valentines to their sweetheart, friends, and members of their family. The beginning of Valentine’s Day is thought to come from an ancient Roman festival called “Lupercalia.” The festival honored Juns, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature. The Romans celebrated their feast of Lupercalia as a lovers’ festival for young people. After the spread of Christianity, church leader tried to give a Christian meaning to the pagan festival. In 496, Pope Gelasius changed Lupercalia Feb. 15 to the feast day Feb. 14 of two Christian martyrs named Valentine, thus giving the day its present name, St. Valentine’s Day. But the sentimental meaning of the old festival has remained to the present time. In the United States, St. Valentine’s Day became popular in the 1800s, at the time of the Civil War. Many valentines of that period were hand painted. Around 1900, commercially printed cards became “all the rage,” and since that time printed cards are the most popular. No matter how professional, beautiful or elaborate printed valentines are, the most cherished possession of lovers are the handmade or hand-written expressions of love. It was my fortune a few years ago to be able to read a set of love letters that were written between 1894 and 1899 from a husband to his wife expressing the sentiment of love. Here are a few selections from this collection: “You said to me, your mind and nature were more in accord with mine than anyone else you know. You know you are my ideal woman, and the one I love. What I most wanted to say was that in such a life (marriage) you would not have been driven, as a refuge of a starved heart, into that curious dependence that I would hesitate to call slavery. “Sweetheart, a great wave of homesickness engulfed me as the train which held you as its precious burden drew out of the station (At home I discovered) one of the tenderest, sweetest love messages ever penned by a wife ... “You are a dear darling, I will kiss your pillow tonight and lay my face upon it. You could give flowers. You could give candy. You could give jewelry, a watch or a gift certificate. They’re all fine Valentine’s Day presents, and your recipient would appreciate any of them. But this year, why not go beyond the usual gifts and give your valentine something that can sweeten the rest of the year — and beyond? Specifically, why not give a financial gift? Of course, you can always write out a check, or stick some money in a card. But why not think “outside the box” a little bit? Here are some possibilities to consider: * Give stocks. You might want to give shares of stock in a company that makes products favored by your loved one. As an alternative to buying stocks, you could give some shares of your own. You’ll need to know what you originally paid for the stock (its tax basis), how long you’ve held it and its fair market value at the date of the gift. The Families are invited to visit classrooms, meet teachers and discover the preschool experience! Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin on Monday, March 2nd at 6 pm at the preschool. A registration fee of $40 will be due at that time. Programs for 3’s, 4’s & 5’s are available. First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5463 ext. 3008 02705040 Printed cards became widely available - and widely popular - in the 1900s. 77531659 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School announces honor roll Hastings Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period of the 2008-09 school year, ending Jan. 16. Students named to the honor roll include (* indicates 4.0 grade point average): Sixth grade Natalie Anderson, Selinda Arechiga, *James Avery, Hannah Bagley, *Jared Bailey, *Kaitlyn Bancroft, *Matthew Banister, *Kathleen Beauchamp, Nicholas Beauchamp, *Peter Beck, Samantha Beck, *Karan Bhatka, *Bethany Bridgman, Levi Brinkman, Aaron Bronson, *Robert Carlson, *Marshall Cherry, Cheyenne Childers, Christine Clark, *Ronald Collins, Damon Cove, Ashley Cranmore, Chelsea Craven, Tyler Cunningham, Riley Cusack, AArron Davis, Sarah Debolt, Genesis Deleon, *Autumn Demott, Samuel Eastman, Cody Eatherton, *Brandi Ellwood, *Caleb Engle, *Drew Engle, Breanna Gillespie, Angela Gloetzner, *Erin Goggins, SeleneGonzalez, Logan Gray, Brandon Gray, Bradley Hall, *Alec Harden, Cole Harden, Evan Hart, Sidney Hasty, Laura Hause, Taylor Hawthorne, Skyler Henion, Benjamin Herbstreith, Amy Hobert, Nicole Hunt, Kc Hunt, Tyler Hyland, Atricia Johnson, Lucas Johnson, *Michael Johnston, *Ryan Johnston, David Kaczmarczyk, Nicholas Karn, Jesse Kinney, Duane Kissinger, Derika Koch, George Lane, *Abigail Laubaugh, Taren Laverty, Skyler Lesh, *Kayla Loew, Avery Lomas, *Kaylie Lumbert, Johnathan Matzen, Mackenzie Maupin, *Grace Meade, Abby Miller, Chancelor Miller, Travis Miller, *Jay Molette, *Mackenzie Monroe, Sarah Norton, Jessica O’Keefe, *Tyler Owen, Draven Pederson, Zachary Pennington, Joshua Pifer, Haleigh Pool, *Adam Post, Ashley Potter, *Jacob Pratt, *Alexis Price, Kile Price, Aaron Price, Devin Prieur, *Braxton Prill, Christina Ramsey, Daisy Randall, Erica Redman, *Jaleel Richardson, *James Senard, Jacob Sherman, *Caleb Sherwood, Elizabeth Shilton, Alexandrea Shumway, *Sarah Sixberry, *Jason Slaughter, Evan Smelker, Victoria Smith, Alexis Smith, Drew Stolicker, Mckenzie Teske, *Ryan Thornburgh, Samantha Traister, Maxwell Troutman, Madalin Trumbull, Deanna Turashoff, Alyssa Turashoff, Parker Tyson, Clay Vanderkodde, Naomi VanDien, Abbey VanDiver, Andrew VanDiver, Blake VanDiver, Karlee Vaughan, Samantha Wezell, *Drew White-Tebo, Tannar Wilson, Amanda Woodmansee, Christa Wright. Seventh grade Brenda Aguillon, Sarah Alspaugh, *Lauren Arnett, Cassandra Baker, Rebecca Barnard, Matthew Birman, Logan Bleam, *Grace Bosma, Autumn Bowerman, Mitchel Brooks, *Katherine Brown, Brianna Buehler, *Mikayla Calvert, *Abigail Campbell, Austin Caris, Dayton Carter, *Marshall Christensen, *Logan Clements, Mackenley Clisso, Kelly Courtney, Mark Crum, Katherine Cybulski, Jake Dalman, Katy Delcotto, Casey DeMink, Krista Denney, *Margeau Donavan, Kearstan Dunklee, *Anna Ellege, Kinsey Elliott, *Raven Gaiski, Mitchell Gee, Lennon Gildea, *Effie Guenther, *Devin Hamlin, *Emily Hayes, *Ethan Haywood, Taylor Horton, Michelle Howlett, *Gabrielle Hubbell, *Matthew Johnson, Kylie Johnson, Michaela Kalmink, Stephen Kendall, Samantha Kobe, Kristen Lancaster, Alyssa Larsen, Stephanee Leask, *Suzannah Lenz, *Caprice Lowinski, Brody Madden, Whitney Martin, Kennedy McIntyre, William McKeever, Zachary McMahon, Alexandra Mills, Alexander Morgan, *Marlee Morris, *Kylee Nemetz, Levi Nicholson, Jacob Norris, Jacob Oglesby, Breanne Perrin, Morgan Pierce, Alison Porter, Marko Rabe, Rachel Rimer, Maxwell Rittenberg, Tara Rowe, *Nicholas Schaefer, Rachael Senard, McKayla Sheldon, Brieanna Sheldon, Laura Shinavier, Joseph Smith, Brad Smith, Taylor Sordillo, Austin Speer, Mara Speer, *Daniel Sprague, Ashley Stanton, Nathan Stephens, Corey Stout, Trista Straube, *Kaylee Tapscott, *Allison Taylor, Sarah L Taylor, Hannah Tebo, *Anne Teunessen, *Logan Teunessen, *Shelby VanderMel, *Dexx VanHouten, Elida Villa, Connor von der Hoff, *Kailyn Wales, Ashley Weinbrecht, Rebecca Westbrook, Mallory White, Jon Wilcox, Zachary Wilcox, Amanda Wilgus, Monique Williams, Carson Williams, Aubrey Woern. Eighth grade Samantha Ackels, Marissa Adams, *Kaitlin Allan, *Emma Anderson, *Sarah Banister, Logan Barrett, *Ian Beck, Richelle Bell, Zane Belson, Branden Bentley, Morgan Birman, David Born, Kaeleigh Brown, Dylan Bursley, Jessi Buschmann, Taylor Carter, Damon Carter, *Gregory Case, Calvin Case, Hayden Case, Alexander Cherry, Maxwell Clark, Zachary Clow, Aryan Coulter, Kenneth Cross, Leah Czinder, Christian Dawson, Amber Delcotto, Marisa Desvoignes, *John Dinges, Christopher Dittman, *Luke Domke, Paige Downs, Sidney Dudley, Amber Dunkelberger, Michael Eastman, Chelsea Eldred, Kathryn Endsley, Jill Etts, Christopher Feldpausch, Todd Fox, Jon French, *Victoria Fueri, Kathryn Garber, *Cassey Glumm, Erin Gray, *Mackenzie Hammond, *Kelsi Harden, *Eric Hart, Rachael Heacock, Desirae Heers, Luke Heide, Hannah Herbstreith, Emily Hodges, Stefan Horvat, Chase Huisman, *John James, Sierra Jenkins, Megan Kidder, Autum King, Melinda Kloosterman, Matthew Kloosterman, Ben Kolanowski, *Edward Kosta, Trisha Krammin, Shiloh Kuhlman, Melinda Lancaster, Christopher Laurenty, Callan Lenz, Larry Lewis, Amanda Loughry, Raven Lyttle, Jordan Mack, Sarah Main, Christine Maurer, Jesse McClurkin, Jennah McCoy, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Branden Miller, Austin Moore, Aaron Moore, Jordan Morrison, Cody Newton, Zachary Olson, *Sarajean Osterink, Alexandria Owen, *Stevie Pennepacker, *Jose Perez, Thomas Peurach, Autumn Phillips, *Amber Pickard, David Pierce, Robert Pohl, *Shelby Price, Abigael Prill, Rachel Quillen, Leslie Raymond, Brandon Redman, Bradley Rivett, Corey Robins, *Tanner Roderick, *Olivia Rose, Amanda Sarhatt, Cody Schaendorf, Nathaniel Schaendorf, Tori Schoessel, Kody Scobey, Brandon Secord, Collyn Shaeffer, *Glenda Shultz, *Joseph Siska, *Travis Sixberry, *Isaac Smith, Samantha Stover, Hunter Stutzman, Ashtin Sutherland, Jacob Swartz, Christopher Sweeney, Cinthia Tebo, Bret Thomas, Jeffrey Todd, Ashley Vanderlinde, Tammy VanStee, Katylynn Wallace, Sadie Walsh, Brianne Whiteman, *Hannah Wilgus, Tyler Williams, Brant Wilson. Next Generation Fund members blend fun, service by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Feb. 7, members of the Next Generation Fund of the Barry Community Foundation had some fun with serious intent. Erin Welker from BCF welcomed more than 25 youthful residents who were older than 21 but younger that most of those who are members of the foundation’s 400 Club, made up of those who donate more than $400 to the foundation. Next Generation Fund members do not have a limit or minimum donations to the foundation. Welker and Jennifer Richards, assistant director of the foundation, discussed how the Next Generation members balance family and job needs with concern for the community. During the meeting, held at Sam’s Joint at Gun Lake, laughter was plentiful. Julie Guenther discussed how last year’s $500 grant was used to encourage art exploration among young artists in Delton and Hastings schools. Carrie Larabee announced that the Next Generation Fund has planned a new fundraiser for the summer of 2009. On Aug. 7, the BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 12, 2009 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION Assessment Jurisdiction Agricultural TOWNSHIP Commercial Industrial Residential Timber/Cutover Ratio Mult Ratio Mult Ratio Mult Ratio Mult Assyria Baltimore Barry Carlton Castleton Hastings Hope Irving Johnstown Maple Grove Orangeville Prairieville Rutland Thornapple Woodland Yankee Springs 49.71% 51.08% 49.57% 52.31% 50.31% 50.64% 50.91% 50.72% 51.70% 48.44% 53.39% 47.00% 49.29% 54.05% 50.91% 44.68% 1.0058 0.9789 1.0087 0.9558 0.9938 0.9874 0.9821 0.9858 0.9671 1.0322 0.9365 1.0638 1.0144 0.9251 0.9821 1.1191 48.97% 53.02% 53.06% 46.62% 51.28% 53.87% 42.44% 47.70% 50.42% 56.37% 48.77% 43.30% 50.33% 50.80% 48.70% 49.88% 1.0210 0.9430 0.9423 1.0725 0.9750 0.9282 1.1781 1.0482 0.9917 0.8870 1.0252 1.1547 0.9934 0.9843 1.0267 1.0024 48.37% 49.92% 44.53% 41.03% 49.12% 49.18% 40.45% 49.30% 50.01% 55.93% 49.66% 50.11% 60.06% 50.23% 49.91% 44.86% 1.0337 1.0016 1.1228 1.2186 1.0179 1.0167 1.2361 1.0142 0.9998 0.8940 1.0068 0.9978 0.8325 0.9954 1.0018 1.1146 51.33% 51.26% 52.52% 56.00% 51.70% 52.89% 50.11% 53.00% 53.38% 51.93% 51.91% 50.14% 52.78% 51.20% 49.48% 51.85% 0.9741 0.9754 0.9520 0.8929 0.9671 0.9454 0.9978 0.9434 0.9367 0.9628 0.9632 0.9972 0.9473 0.9766 1.0105 0.9843 Ratio Mult N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C City of Hastings N/C 47.63% 1.0498 50.45% 0.9911 50.45% 0.9911 N/C Development Ratio Mult Personal Ratio Mult N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00$ N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% N/C 50.00% 50.71% 0.9860 50.00% N/C 50.00% 49.73% 1.0054 50.00% N./C 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 50.00% 1.0000 Pursuant to Section 211.34A of the Michigan General Property Tax Law, the following statement is published showing equalization ratios and multipliers necessary to compute individual state equalized valuation for real and personal property for 2009 assessments. Karen J. Scarbrough, Equalization Director 77531769 TE ICE E group will sponsor a “Friday Night at the Drive-In” at the Barry Expo Center. More information will be announced, but Larabee said she anticipates that the cost will be $10 per car with two features shown on a large screen. The first will be family-friendly and the other may be a movie for couples. Popcorn sales and other fun will precede the movies. Following a discussion led by Lauren Erin Welker from the Barry Community Foundation welcomes more than 25 area residents from the age of 21 to 50 or so to the annual meeting. Stineman, the Next Generation Fund members decided to open this year’s grants for nonprofit groups working on drug-prevention activities in schools. Grant applications will be available beginning in June. New donations to the Next Generation Fund up to $400 are being matched by an anonymous donor to the Barry Community Foundation. Welker said she would love to hear from anyone who would like to make a donation, volunteer for the Aug. 7 event or who has questions. For more information about the Next Generation Fund, contact Welker at 269-9450526. Michigan hospitals hurting, association warns of dire conditions YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY IT’S FOR EVERYBODY We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. IGOLF CE T E E TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 21, 2009 Located at Bay Pointe Inn Restaurant 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville In Conjunction with the 2009 Winterfest Event Registration fee $30 per two-per team Includes lunch. Cash bar is available 2-person scramble with a Shotgun Start or sign up as foursome Registration is at 9:15 am • Tee Time is at 10:00 am Sponsored by… —— EQUIPMENT & RULES —— • Clubs: 5, 7, 9, wedge & putter • Balls: fluorescent orange, lime green etc. (lots of them) • Pick, clean and place anywhere on the course • Two minutes allowed for lost ball search • Sleds are suggested for hauling clubs & balls A benefit to ensure the YMCA of Barry County is for everyone. Registration deadline is Feb. 19 Registration - Golfer #1 News at the annual Next Generation Fund meeting included the announcement about this year’s fundraiser change to a “Night at the Drive-In” on Aug. 7. Here, Carrie Larabee discusses the details and the need for more volunteers to help make this “fun” fundraiser a success. Registration - Golfer #2 The worst economy in decades is crippling Michigan hospitals, causing large financial losses, layoffs and cuts in programs and construction, the state's hospital association warned in a report Thursday. "The health care safety net is in dire straits unless there's a new infusion of money," said Lori Latham, spokeswoman for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The report found that: • Michigan hospitals on average posted a negative 2.9 percent margin, or losses, in the third quarter of 2008, down from a positive 2.2 percent margin, or earnings, the same period in 2007. • Losses from providing free care, picking up unreimbursed costs for people with government programs and bad debt reached a record $2 billion last year. Hospitals reported an 8 percent increase in uncompensated care in the third quarter of last year, compared with the same period the year before. • Fifteen of the state's 144 nonprofit hospitals were forced to lay off at least 1,320 workers last year, and more layoffs are expected. The report does not list the number of employees the 144 hospitals have. • Between 1999 and 2007, the number of Michigan residents covered by private insurance plummeted by 727,000 people. • More people rely on costly emergency department care. In 2007, the most recent data available, Michigan hospitals recorded 4.5 million emergency visits, a 3 percent increase from 2006. • Michigan's Medicaid program, which reimburses hospitals for care at the lowest rates for any health insurer, hit a record 1.6 million recipients in 2008 and is projected to rise another 3 percent this year. The association went to the unusual step of releasing information about hospital losses in last year's third quarter to alert the Legislature that hospitals need help, Latham said. One possible source could be new federal Medicaid money the state expects to get in President Barack Obama's economic-stimulus legislation. It awaits U.S. Senate action. To see the report, go to www.mha.org. Reprinted with permission from the Detroit Free Press. Dr. Douglas Smendik & Dr. Chris Noah Specializing in You At Cherry Valley Family Physicians, you get more than just medical attention: you get our undivided attention. With complete health care services for children, adults, seniors, obstetrics and women’s care, we offer everything from routine check-ups, minor illnesses, sports injuries to specialized visits. We’re committed to meeting the needs of our community. 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Phone__________ Cell Phone__________ Please make checks payable to YMCA of Barry County, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-4574 or (fax) 269-945-2631. Register online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org Funds granted last year were used in a special art program for students in Delton and Hastings schools. The program was held at Laura’s HEArt Studio. (Photos by Patricia Johns) 77531726 490 Edward Street, Middleville • 269-795-4434 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 11 LINCOLN COLLECTION, continued from page 1 cially hoping that school children will be able to see his display at the library. He estimates that the Lincoln display will continue until about the end of March. The library’s showcase includes a cast made in 1860 of Lincoln’s hands and a life face mask of Lincoln before he had a beard. Hook said they are reproductions from the original work of American sculptor Leonard Volk. “What Leonard Volk did was put plaster on Lincoln’s face and put like straws in his nose (so Lincoln could breathe),” Hook said. One of Hook’s favorite pieces in the collection is a lock of Lincoln’s hair. Lincoln historians have told Hook that they haven’t seen a lock of Lincoln’s hair with as many strands as Hook has. Most of the existing locks have five or six strands, but Hook’s has more than a dozen. “That was supposed to have been clipped just before Lincoln was buried at the tomb in Springfield...” Besides collecting Lincoln photos and other memorabilia, Hook has acquired a vast knowledge about Lincoln’s life and the era in which he lived and often gives programs to groups and organizations. Hook is proud of a genuine Lincoln signature on a military commission. It was a document Lincoln signed during his presidency. A pen Lincoln used in the White House to write “an elegant letter” to a Union soldier is part of Hook’s collection too. Hook said he purchased the pen at a Civil War Collectors’ Show. Hook has some original photos of Lincoln’s children and some copies of photos taken of the offspring. A photo of the Lincoln family’s dog is part of the library exhibit because Hook said children will especially enjoy seeing it. The dog was given to a neighbor when the Lincolns moved from Springfield, Ill. to Washington D.C. “Ironically, after Lincoln was assassinated, Lincoln’s dog, Fido, was assassinated,” Hook said. “He was a very friendly dog and he would wander the streets ... The dog walked up to a drunk guy, and the drunk guy thought the dog was going to attack him so he took out a pin knife...” A photo of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown is included in the library display. Hook also has a photo of Lincoln’s wife in her black mourning clothes. A copy of an artist’s rendering of Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks, made in the days before photography was available, is part of Hook’s collection in the library. Hook also has a copy of the only photo ever taken of Lincoln’s step-mother. Hook said Lincoln cherished both his mother and step-mother. Hook also has a twig, encased in a special display, from a huge oak tree that had once marked the boundary of the farm where Lincoln was born. The tree was cut down more than 30 years ago because it had rotted and was thought to be a danger to the public. “In the 1970s the oak got a disease. They tried for 10 years to save it,” Hook said. The library exhibit also includes some of the last photos ever taken of Lincoln. Some were made from glass plate negatives. Hook has a one of five copies of the last photo taken of Lincoln with a slight smile on his face. That original photo is in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. Hook’s interest in Lincoln dates back to his childhood when he learned that Lincoln’s birthday was just seven days before his. He remembers learning Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address when he was in grade school and that meshed with his interest in American history. One of the first items in his collection was a book called “Lincoln and the Railroad,” detailing Lincoln’s work as the attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad. Hook said Lincoln only made one visit to Michigan, and that was in 1856, before he became president. Lincoln spoke at a rally in Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park, speaking in defense of the Fugitive Slave Law. Historians call that speech the forerunner of his “House Divided” address. Lincoln was the first elected Republican president, but he wasn’t the first Republican candidate, Hook said. He enjoys telling the story of the nine year old girl who wrote Lincoln and told him he should grow a beard because he looked so sad and thin and didn’t think he would get elected president without a beard. Lincoln made an unscheduled train stop in New York to meet the little girl. One of the items in the library display is a certificate showing how the Lincoln Farm Association raised funds “by popular subscription to purchase the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and make it a national memorial.” With funds donated from people across the nation “by popular subscription,” the association purchased 110.5 acres of the farm and built the memorial building in which Lincoln’s birthplace cabin is preserved. A pic- Mike Hook shows a cast of Lincoln’s face and hand ture of the cabin is included in Hook’s display. The memorial building was dedicated in November 1911. Hook said author Mark Twain, Richard Lloyd Jones, managing editor of Collier’s Weekly; and Robert Collier, publisher of Collier’s Weekly, were part of the Lincoln Farm Association. Hook said the U.S. Post Office has just issued four commemorative postage stamps in honor of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. New Lincoln pennies depicting scenes from Lincoln’s life also are to be released, Hook said. The Lincoln exhibit at the Hastings Public Library is going to be listed on the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Web site, he said. and allowed those new to the area to get an idea of what the entire county is like. At the end of February, Leadership Barry County participants will visit the state capitol. This year’s class also will get an opportunity to see just how big a meal in the “meals on wheels” program is, learn about running a meeting and more aspects of leadership before graduation exercises March 21. The group also will work together on a community project. For more information on the Leadership Barry County program or entering the 2010 class, contact Richards at 269-9450526 TOUR, continued from page 2 Leadership Barry County attended a meeting of the Barry State Game Area Conservation Project at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Representatives from a variety of organizations, including Barry Community Foundation, Michigan Audubon Society, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and The Land Conservancy met to discuss the possibility of conserving parcels of land in Barry County that lie along the watersheds of prominent creeks and preserving specific species of songbirds. The tour offered a fresh perspective on the county for longtime residents The ethanol plant in Woodbury is now in foreclosure. ed tour at Bay Pointe Inn. Assistant General Manager Scott Marlett and Sales Manager Mariesa Calavincenzo showed participants around Bay Pointe and promoted upcoming events and summer activities. One eye-opening aspect of the tour for participants was the disparity of wealth among the county. There were many instances throughout the county where multi-million dollar mansions and dilapidated shacks were in close proximity to each other. According to McManus, this imbalance can cause difficulties because "When you look at the census data, everything seems normal, when in reality we have a lot of properties at the high and low end of the spectrum." For the most part, participants said they were familiar with many of the sites shown. However, few knew that there are more than 300 lakes in Barry County, that the county is home to Lux Arbor Nature Preserve run by Michigan State University, or that Barry County is the site of the Michigan Career and Technical Institute, which conducts vocational and technical training programs and provides support services for citizens with disabilities to help them gain employment. Another surprising aspect for some was the size of Barry County; even eight hours on a bus was not enough to get a full picture of the entire county. Some of the LBC participants said they hope to show off their section of the county when the group visits MOOville in the Nashville area in March. After the tour, members of TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2009 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, to examine and review the 2009 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 8:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9, 2003, 9:00 am to noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2009, noon to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm TO 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2009, noon to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2009. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Property 51.08% 53.02% 49.92% 51.26% 50.00% 0.97885 0.94304 1.00160 0.97541 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Ron Miller, Supervisor Baltimore Township Ben Brousseau, Assessor Baltimore Township Baltimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writing or calling. The site of the proposed Comfort Inn was included in the leadership tour. 2008 PROPERTY TAXES LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR 2008 TAXES BEFORE THEY BECOME DELINQUENT IS MARCH 2, 2009 Baltimore Township Clerk Penelope Ypma 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 77531691 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE (ACT NO 352 PUBLIC ACTS OF 2008 HOUSE BILL NO 6623) CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OFFICE FOR COLLECTION HOURS 77531717 City of Hastings City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is Commission to hear comments and make a amend Chapter 90, Article 11 of the City of Ordinances, by adding Section 90-973 (1) (b) signs in the b-1 Central Business District. for the Planning determination to Hastings Code of regarding ground The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to amend Chapter 90, Article 6, Division 12 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by amending Section 90-502 (16) (c) regarding dwelling units in the b-1 Central Business District. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77531662 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77531762 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW For 2009 will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 on the following dates. Tuesday March 3, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday March 9, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday March 10, Appeal Hearing - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2007 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 11, 2008. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL MI 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2008 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . 53.39%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9365 Commercial . . . . . . . . . 48.77%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0252 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . 49.66%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0068 Residential . . . . . . . . . . 51.91%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9632 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact - Clerk, Jennifer Goy; 269-664-4522 77531697 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Gerdts AKA Don W. Gerdts and Christa Gerdts AKA Christa L. Gerdts, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2005, and recorded on August 31, 2005 in instrument 1151947, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four And 02/100 Dollars ($166,424.02), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, Rolling Oaks Estates, part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 52, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530845 File #235552F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent R. Wheeler and Jacqueline A. Wheeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2006, and recorded on September 15, 2006 in instrument 1170058, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to IndyMac Federal Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four And 24/100 Dollars ($216,184.24), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the West 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531755 File #245870F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadwick L. Mesecar, A Married Man and Brandy Mesecar, A Married Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174608, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on September 6, 2007 in instrument 200709060001716, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($133,228.33), including interest at 9.36% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 117 Feet of Lot 133 and East 18 Feet of the North 117 Feet of Lot 134, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, original Plat of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531234 File #242670F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jocelynn N. Brown nka Jocelynn N. Gillis and Mike Gillis, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc. dated the 18th day of January, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of January, A.D. 2007, in Instrument No. 1175531 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity, Inc., thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $105,325.94 (one hundred five thousand three hundred twenty-five and 94/100) plus accrued interest at 8.590% (eight point five nine zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 5th day of March, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: Lot 9, Block 10, H.J. KENTFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records Commonly known as: 627 East Bond Street PIN: 08-55-235058-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10019209 ASAP# 2984392 02/05/2009, 77531493 02/12/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GERALD W. WRIGHT AKA GERALD W. WRIGHT, SR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003, in Document No. 1110917, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($24,511.87), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 787.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 202.5 FEET; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WEST 2 RODS AND THE SOUTH 2 RODS THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531810 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Hampton II, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116434, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 35/100 Dollars ($79,230.35), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 122 and 123 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531059 File #242620F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron H. Burtch, An Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161784, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 00/100 Dollars ($66,294.00), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 12, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531007 File #241986F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jim Robbe and Heidi Robbe, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2006 and recorded April 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1163652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred and 03/100 Dollars ($120,500.03) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Brittney Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 51, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531183 File No. 225.2520 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Hatcher, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006, and recorded on March 9, 2006 in instrument 1161130, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 40/100 Dollars ($84,167.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 30 feet of Lot 2 and the East 20 feet of Lot 3, Block 33 of Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531733 File #245764F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred SeventyOne And 57/100 Dollars ($60,571.57), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530850 File #241269F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SCOTT EUGENE SACKRIDER and LISA JANINE SACKRIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MMS MORTGAGE SERVICES, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, in Document No. 1073607, and assigned by said mortgagee to KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($54,698.48), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 24, OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 64. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531173 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD M. MEAD and SHARI S. MEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003, in Document No. 1097420, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($85,096.78), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 42 OF VALLEY PARK SHORES #1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 38 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531791 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Krueger Jr., a married man and Frances Krueger, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2007 and recorded February 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176188, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($200,441.29) including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thornapple Bends Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531498 File No. 285.6471 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tom Luyk and Jennifer Luyk, Husband and Wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 18, 2006 and recorded September 26, 2006 in Instrument # 1170564 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Liquidation Properties Inc., on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($144,330.53) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 Hunters Ridge Estates according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of plats Page 12. Commonly known as 111 Hunters Trail Ct, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 19, 2009 Liquidation Properties Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530888 Our File No: 09-04079 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike J. Gipper and Susan L. Gipper, husband and wife, to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1114265, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 01/100 Dollars ($91,707.01) including interest at 6.015% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 2 and Lot Number 3 in Dekema's Subdivision as shown in the recorded Plat/Map thereof in Liber 5, Page 33 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P O Box 5041 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 13 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R Fenters an unmarried person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2007, and recorded on December 7, 2007 in instrument 20071207-0004975, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 81/100 Dollars ($82,880.81), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, running thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 16 rods; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Section 20 rods; thence West, at right angles parallel with the South line of said Section, 16 rods; to the North and South 1/4 line; thence North on said 1/4 line 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530840 File #240907F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Meggan K. Miller and Robert J. Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007 in instrument 1175921, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($137,457.41), including interest at 8.425% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 400 feet of the North 544 feet 6 Inches of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531049 File #220737F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph W. Allen and Nancy L. Allen, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2007 in instrument 1182493, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($112,758.39), including interest at 9.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Streeter's Resort, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, Page 37, of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #215377F02 77531508 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M. Smith and Michael F. Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2004, and recorded on January 4, 2005 in instrument 1139680, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 59/100 Dollars ($79,278.59), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of highway in the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North 146 and 1/2 feet; thence West 226 and 1/2 feet; thence South 146 and 1/2 feet; thence East 226 and 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531522 File #244223F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Dykstra and Melissa Dykstra aka Melissa A Dykstra, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 1, 2006, and recorded on March 22, 2006 in instrument 1161582, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One And 98/100 Dollars ($74,751.98), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 of Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531012 File #242524F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley J. Bruce, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 200507260010631, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Three And 72/100 Dollars ($118,563.72), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79, Middleville Downs Addition No. 4 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 41. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530835 File #241503F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerold Lee Hughes Jr and Linda Kay Hughes, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 27, 2005, and recorded on October 14, 2005 in instrument 1154538, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2005-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Thirty And 88/100 Dollars ($135,030.88), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except that part lying easterly of West Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531032 File #241980F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jessica E. Veen, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 28, 2006, and recorded on December 1, 2006 in instrument 1173327, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 69/100 Dollars ($87,549.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 8 rods of the East 17 rods of the North 14 2/7 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530944 File #241424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracey Booth, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173621, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 12/100 Dollars ($116,153.12), including interest at 7.98% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 5 and Lot 6, Except the West 3 Rods of Block 1 of James Dunnings Addition to the City of Hastings, According to the Recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531240 File #242674F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Huffman and Christy L. Huffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2005 and recorded June 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148093, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2005RS7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One and 50/100 Dollars ($135,271.50) including interest at 10.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 75.9 feet of Lot 8 of Upson's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 58. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77530820 File No. 207.8602 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins, husband and wife, who executes this instrument for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lien of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2005, and recorded on July 1, 2005 in instrument 1148883, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eight And 65/100 Dollars ($98,808.65), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Brookfield Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 29 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531022 File #242530F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Atkinson and Dustin Atkinson, wife and husband, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1161040, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 26/100 Dollars ($158,113.26) including interest at 7.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 58 of Pine Haven Estates Number 2, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531605 File No. 213.3481 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 1999, and recorded on June 22, 1999 in instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Four And 79/100 Dollars ($69,404.79), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531771 File #003524F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage corpoartion DBA Barron and Associates, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998 in instrument 1020719, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RAMP 2004SL4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 91/100 Dollars ($46,850.91), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 12 Rods West of the Northeast corner of section 21, Town 4 north, Range 8 West, thence South 13 3/4 rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence North 13 3/4 Rods, thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531017 File #240715F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Janet B. Peurach, who lived at 1547 Liberty Lane, Hastings, Michigan died December 20, 2008 leaving a certain trust under the name of Janet B. Peurach, and dated June 25, 1992, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Hastings City Bank was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, the named trustee at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 5, 2009 Hastings City Bank by Randoulph L. Teegardin, SR VP & TO 150 West Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 77531753 (269) 945-2401 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25208-DE Estate of WEBSTER LINTZ. Date of Birth: March 24, 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, WEBSTER LINTZ, who lived at 12384 BAY VIEW DRIVE, YANKEE SPRINGS, MICHIGAN died December 13, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to LINDA MEYERS, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of this notice. Date: 2/5/09 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 LINDA MEYERS 2106 ISLAND DRIVE WAYLAND, MI 49348 77531751 (269) 792-6794 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Saskia Maxwell, a single woman and Linn Weber, a single man, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1156203, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 87/100 Dollars ($65,380.87) including interest at 10.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Shelbyville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100, also: Lot 83 of Lapham's Airport Lot number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531550 File No. 356.1848 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne A. Morford and Joyce L. Morford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005 and recorded August 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150858, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-11 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($118,123.19) including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 249.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 370.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 202.67 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West, 25.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 175.41 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: beginning at a point on the West line of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 310.00 feet from the West one-quarter post of said Section 8; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1427.18 feet to the end of said described centerline. Also together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said easement; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.01 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 498.01 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 39.04 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531555 File No. 306.2327 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julio OrtizSosa and Dorothy Ortiz-Sosa, his wife, to The CIT Group/Sales Financing, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 28, 1996, and recorded on May 29, 1996, in Liber 661, on page 865, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment dated March 30, 2006 and recorded on April 12, 2006 in Document No. 1163001, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand six hundred fifty four and 52/100 dollars ($55,654.52) including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence East 94 rods along the North line of said Section 28 to the true place of beginning, thence South 209 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28, thence West, 417 feet parallel with said North Section line, thence North 209 feet to said North Section line, thence East 417 feet along the North Section line to the point of beginning and all attachments thereon including a 1995 Patriot Washington Park 28 x 56 manufactured housing unit bearing serial identification number LPP-5512 A/B IN. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road. Tax No. 07-028-007-16 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 or MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MLCA 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: January 23, 2009 21st Mortgage Corporation, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste 444 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 77531064 (248) 540-7665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Bourdo, a married man and Lucy Bourdo, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005 in instrument 1143017, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 89/100 Dollars ($150,784.89), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20, Town 2 North, range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michgian, thence East 615.78; thence South 697.62 feet; thence North 60 degrees West 75.90 feet; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds West 462.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 29 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West 347.40 feet; thence North 58 degrees West 173.63 feet; thence North 35 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East 345.05 feet; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East 140.31 feet the placeof beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531037 File #241719F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Douglas F. VanOstran and Carrie L. VanOstran, husband and wife, of 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046, to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, now known as ChoiceOne Bank, a Michigan banking corporation of 109 East Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1171344. The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Five and 49/100 Dollars ($105,305.49) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the forenoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00º58’ 39” East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 199.17 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities to the true place of beginning of this description; thence North 07º22’ 21” East 446.32 feet; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 180.74 feet; thence South 01º00’ 42” East 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence North 89º43’ 47” West 245.83 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the Place of Beginning. Subject to and together with a strip of land 66 feet in width for ingress and egress and public utilities, in common with others, the South line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00º58’ 39” East 905.00 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 15; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 690.83 feet to the Point of Ending. PPN: 08-07-015-003-52 Commonly known as: 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 ChoiceOne Bank, Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77531114 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default has occurred In a Mortgage made on January 9, 2006 by Michael E. Hughes, Julie Welcher, Harold Stewart and Sharon Stewart, collectively as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 26, 2006, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 1159369. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Three and 12/100 Dollars ($122,943.12), including interest at 7.650% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right of Way South of Reed Street. EXCEPTING: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of Section 36; thence North 89° 33' 31" East 1330.13 feet along the EastWest 1/4 line; thence North 00° 25' 37" West 1286.83 feet to the centeriine of Reed Street, said point being South 00° 25' 37" East 35.00 feet from the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4, of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 298.74 feet along the centeriine of Reed Street to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 88º 23' 49" East 590.17 feet along said centeriine to the point of curvature of a curve to the left; thence Northeasterly along the centeriine of Reed Street on said curve an arc distant of 235.24 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Penn Central Railroad (now abandoned) said curve having a radius of 2541.82 feet, a long chord and bearing of North 89° 44’ 45" East 235.14 feet and a delta angle of 5° 18' 09"; thence along the Westerly right of way line of said railroad South 64° 46' 05" West 908.48 feet; thence North 00° 25' 37" West, 353.33 feet to the point of beginning. More commonly known as 1008 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON Attorney for Mortgagee Dated: January 9, 2009 Rachael J. Foster 303 North Rose Street, Suite 600 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 KZ DOCS 218325vl 36177.001 77530738 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Johnson and Mary Johnson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on November 29, 2006 in instrument 1173221, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Dollars ($102,520.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 176 feet for point of beginning, thence South 220 feet, thence East 1320 feet to the North-South 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 220 feet, thence West 1320 feet to the point of beginning. Except the East 610 feet The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #191965F02 77531746 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bonnie L. Meredith and Jeffrey C. Meredith, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2004 and recorded September 20, 2004 in Instrument Number 1134127, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($226,608.48) including interest at 12.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of the Plat of Indian Hills, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 53, being part of the Southeast onequarter of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Also: The West one-half of Lot 9 of the Plat of Indian Hills, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 53. Also: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 9 of said Plat of Indian Hills for place of beginning; thence South 0 degrees 12 minutes East 30 feet to the South line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence East on Section line 55 feet; thence North to South line of said Lot 9, thence South 59 degrees 32 minutes West to the place of beginning, subject to right of way over the South 30 feet thereof. Also: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 10 of the Plat of Indian Hills for the place of beginning, thence South 0 degrees 12 minutes East 30 feet to the South line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence East on the Section line 110 feet, thence North to the Southeast corner of said Lot 10; thence West on the South line of said Lot 10 to the place of beginning. Subject to a right of way for ingress and egress being part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531837 File No. 207.7948 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($149,811.15), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531815 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RUSSELL C. MORGAN and KELLI J. MORGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, in Document No. 1141690, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and No Cents ($148,671.00), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL NO. 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 350 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH, 220 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, DISTANT NORTH 570 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 180 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 450 FEET AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 180 FEET; THENCE WEST 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 19, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77530898 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey C. Miller, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded on August 24, 2004 in instrument 1132927, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four And 36/100 Dollars ($282,354.36), including interest at 4.855% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West along the North line of said Section 713.23 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 33.00 Feet, thence South 31 Degrees 36 Minutes 52 Seconds West 653.57 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West 250.87 Feet to the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 Degrees 34 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said West line 590.00 feet to the North Section line, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds East along said North 599.31 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531503 File #244249F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CYRUS SIMMONS and JUNE SIMMONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2006, and recorded on June 22, 2006, in Document No. 1166346, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($195,200.93), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2006 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 634.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER 1 / 4 POST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 1494.8 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4, 1319 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1328.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST 138.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST 273.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 17.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 195.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 32 MINUTES WEST 50.4 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE 458.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531786 Southfield, MI 48075 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Linda Weyerman, a married woman and Eldon B. Weyerman,her husband, Mortgagors, to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of August, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of September, 2003 in Liber Document #1112549 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred Eight & 12/100 ($93,208.12), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.3750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: That part of the East 1 / 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 36, T4N, R(W, lying South of Hammond Road, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the above described premises for the place of beginning; thence South 220 feet; thence West 115 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence East 115 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 2/12/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531842 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna E. Devens and Richard P. Devens Jr., husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 27, 2004, and recorded on June 11, 2004 in instrument 1129168, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($205,362.37), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Being known and designated as the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Except: Part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 993.54 feet along the North line of Section 17 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 1325.07 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds West 1324.89 feet to the North line of Section 17; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to right of way for County Road across the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof. Together with and subject to a driveway easement, 15.00 feet in width, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 693.54 feet along the North line of Section 17; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 33.01 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road and the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds East 15.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 300.00 feet to the East line of above parcel so described; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds West 15.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 300.00 feet along said right of way to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531776 File #245232F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 16th day of January, 2009 the sum of $67,720.12, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP: 08-04-028-205-000-01 THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77531469 (616) 527-1750 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty & 53/100 ($60,860.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit A parcel of land located in the North 1 / 2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1 / 4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47’30” West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12’30” West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39’ 30” East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45’ 30” East 134 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/29/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee __________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531027 248-362-2600 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BASSETT/250052205 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, Husband and Wife, of Hastings, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc., (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated February 3, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on February 17, 2005 in Document No. 1141570 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $151,836.00 including interest at the rate of 6.58% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/ 2 of the North 1/ 2 of the Northwest 1/ 4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 150 Feet for the place of beginning; Thence West 580 Feet; Thence North 450 Feet; Thence East 580 Feet; Thence South 450 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-06-011-008-00 Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 12, 2009 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc. Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77531832 (248) 594-7770 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J Merdzinski a married man and Mona Merdzinski his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006 in instrument 1169956, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy And 12/100 Dollars ($263,770.12), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due East of meander-post on the East and West 1/4 line of a said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet for place of beginning; thence due West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet; thence following the shore of the Lake to the North and South line of said Section 36; thence North to the East and West 1/8 line; thence East to the center of Tanner Lake Road; thence South 19 degrees 12 minutes East to the point of beginning, including land to the waters of Tanner Lake. Also described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road, excepting therefrom that part lying Southerly of a line described as: Commencing at an iron stake at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet to the centerline of Tanner Lake Road; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet along said centerline; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning of said described line; thence West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet to the shore of Tanner Lake and the end of said described line, said line being the Northerly line of Parcel A of an unrecorded survey by WM.Hume Rogers of Parcels A through D in said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531484 File #215014F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J Ramirez and Rhea R Ramirez, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106422, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven And 71/100 Dollars ($178,737.71), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 30, Town I North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 30, a distance of 460.24 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of West Beach Drive as shown on the plat of West Beach and recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 67, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, a distance of 700.00 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, alohg said South line of West Beach Drive, 605.05 feet; thence South 55 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East, along said South line of West Beach Drive, 223.88 feet to the intersection of said South line of West Beach Drive with the West line of Eleanor Avenue as shown on said plat of West Beach thence South 34 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, along said West line of Eleanor Avenue 243.27 feet to the North line of the South 418.00 feet of the North 52 acres (so called) of the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North line, 654.14 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 302.40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531109 File #242693F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christifer M. Johnson and Lynette Rider, as joint tenants, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 5, 2005 and recorded July 13, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149370, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine and 46/100 Dollars ($124,559.46) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan described as: The South 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 9 West, except beginning at the center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along the North and South 1/4 line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet; thence East 240 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; West 240 feet to the place of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which less 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to the place of beginning 1598 North M-37 Highway. Excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Michigan Bell Telephone Company described as follows: the South 5 acres of West 1/2 of the Southwest of the Northeast 1/4, excepting at the center of Section 6, North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along West North South line of West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet, thence 240 feet, thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence West 240 feet to the point of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which lies 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6, thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to point beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531124 File No. 214.7914 �Page 16 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Gondek and Veronica L. Gondek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2004, and recorded on October 22, 2004 in instrument 1135932, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($102,947.85), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 18. Also: That parcel of land in Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 18, thence South 79 degrees 51 minutes East 165.87 feet; thence South 1 degree 51 minutes West 141.85 feet; thence North 79 degrees 51 minutes West 211.0 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East along the East line of said Lot 88 a distance of 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 minutes East along said East line of Lot 88 a distance of 86.89 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531781 File #246369F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Berry, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 9, 2003 in instrument 1108184, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 36/100 Dollars ($136,748.36), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds East 1865.13 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East 477.16 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 17 seconds West 221.37 feet along said centerline; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 313.07 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West 263.57 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southeasterly 50 feet thereof for Highway M-43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531527 File #133692F02 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Sean Williams and Jackie Williams to First Community Federal Credit Union, dated January 13, 2007 and recorded on January 22, 2007 at Document Number 1175360 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $61,993.70. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the east front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land is located in the County of Barry, Township of Barry State of Michigan and is described as: That part of Lots D, F and vacated Gwin Avenue in the recorded plat of Crooked Lake Summer Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West and described as: Commencing at the SW corner of Lot F of said Plat; thence N 24 degrees 04’ 03” W on the SW line of lot F, 121,00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing N 24 degrees 04’ 43” W on said SW line 121.00 feet; thence N 28 degrees 57’ 56” E on the NW line of said lot, 43.50 feet; thence S 69 degrees 58’ 58” E, 160.0 feet; thence S 04 degrees 03’ 45” west 37.01 feet; thence S 64 degrees 34’ 22” W, 132.18 feet to the place of beginning. Which has the address of: 6620 Central St., Delton, MI 49046. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 First Community Federal Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77531764 269/382-3703 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on January 17, 2008, by Larry R. Crawford, a single man, as Mortgagor, given by him to First National Bank of America, whose address is 241 E. Saginaw Hwy., Suite 600, P.O. Box 980, East Lansing, Michigan 48826-0980, as Mortgagee, and recorded on January 24, 2008, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 200801240000751, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred FiftyEight and 44/100 Dollars ($32,258.44); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the South š of the Northwest › of the Southwest › of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West as a place of beginning; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6672 Dennison Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. Tax parcel number: 08-11-018-031-00. The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: January 16, 2009 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA Benjamin J. Price of East Lansing, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 77531044 (517) 371-8253 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Rozelle and Shirley E. Rozelle, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 14, 2006 in instrument 1173887, and rerecorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen And 16/100 Dollars ($111,516.16), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: commencing 267 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 36 for the place of beginning; thence East 162 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence West 162 feet; thence North 330 feet to the place of beginning. 2003 Fairmont, Serial Number MY04120926AB, Certificate Number 268S1870231A, 44 feet 8 inches by 26 feet 8 inches. Which by intention of the parties shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it, and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530830 File #241581F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allan Shellenbarger aka Allen R Shellenbarger and Cynthia L Shellenbarger husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109286, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-One And 50/100 Dollars ($140,261.50), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North 20 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North on the West line of said Section 8, 160 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West Section line 235 feet; thence Easterly at right angles 200 feet; thence Southerly parallel to the first mentioned course 235 feet; thence Westerly 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531741 File #246112F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Earl Wilkins and Shire Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2007, and recorded on February 7, 2007 in instrument 1176174, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 70/100 Dollars ($123,802.70), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 330.00 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 16; thence West 396.00 feet; thence North 330.00 feet; thence East 396.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530825 File #190052F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 49/100 Dollars ($119,671.49), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 mintues 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East 103.14 feet along said west line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530950 File #241882F01 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 10, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 — NOTICE — PUBLIC MEETING BARRY COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING The regular monthly Public Meeting of the Central Dispatch Plan Review Committee will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Barry County Health Department Building, 330 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The Plan Review Committee will be reviewing the current Governing Plan of Barry County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch 77531796 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of JAMES ROBERT HAIGHT, Trust dated August 28, 2002. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JAMES ROBERT HAIGHT, who lived at 4733 Hill Top Drive, Hastings, Michigan died January 6, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of JAMES ROBERT HAIGHT TRUST, and dated August 28, 2002, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Peggy V. Haight was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Peggy V. Haight the named trustee at 4765 Hill Top Drive, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: January 29, 2009 Robert L. Byington P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Peggy V. Haight 4765 Hill Top Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 77531760 269-623-8999 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donita Murphy and Doug Murphy, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 26th day of April, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2007, Instrument No. 1180068 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $154,430.18 (one hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred thirty and 18/100) plus accrued interest at 7.95% (seven point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 26th day of February, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: A parcel of land beginning at a point 284 feet South of the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence West 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 2220 South Broadway Street PPN: 08-06-030-021-70 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77531054 WWR# 10019114 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Davis, married and Rachel L. Davis, married, joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Hillside Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2003, and recorded on November 15, 2004 in instrument 1137209, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 55/100 Dollars ($116,671.55), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, except the East 291 feet thereof. Together with a non-exclusive easement 66 feet in width for ingress, egress and utilities, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 6, distant South 150 feet from the Northeast corner of said East 1/2 of South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence West 258.0 feet parallel with the North 1/8 line of said Section 6; thence South 103 feet parallel with the East line of Section 6; thence West 253 feet parallel with said North line to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531685 File #237264F03 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 17 POLICE BEAT Assault leads to two arrests, many charges Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene of an alleged fight at a residence on Saggio Road near Head Road in Hope Township Feb. 5. Once on the scene, officers spoke with the three people involved. As a result of their investigation, deputies arrested Steven Paul Ostrander, 43, of Hastings on charges of felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Ostrander also was sought in connection with an outstanding warrant out of Barry County for failure to appear in court. The victim of the assault had an outstanding warrant out of Osceola County, but officials there decided not to travel to Barry County for the pickup, and that person was released. A third person, Jamie Lee Farrah, 38, of Delton was arrested and charged with being unlawfully in possession of prescription pills, driving while his license was suspended, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (third offense). After questioning, deputies determined that Ostrander had become angry and threatening over a phone call made by Farrah, and the victim and Farrah were on their way to talk to Ostrander when they saw him walking on Saggio Road. An argument erupted, and Ostrander brandished a 9-mm pistol, using it to strike the victim once on the forehead. Ostrander also allegedly struck the victim in the face with his bare fist on two other occasions. The weapon had been reported as stolen from Kalamazoo County. No cooperation does Delton man no good Deputies responding to a vehicle engulfed in flames on M-43 near Podunk Lake found John Anthony Falvo, 39, of Delton near the vehicle. Falvo initially gave the deputies a false name and refused to take a preliminary breath test (PBT). A Law Enforcement Information Network check revealed Falvo was on parole. When his probation officer was contacted, he advised the officers that the failure of Falvo to submit to the PBT was a violation of Falvo’s parole. Falvo was arrested on the parole violation and for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Deputy Gina assists Hastings Police Deputies assisting the Hastings Police Department Feb. 3 engaged Gina, the department’s drug-sniffing canine, to check a residence and a vehicle located in the city of Hastings. Gina discovered four positive alerts between the residence and the vehicle which included narcotics and an undisclosed amount of cash. The report was turned over to the Hastings Police for disposition. Tree stops Battle Creek man south of Hastings Frederick Gene Treece, 40, of Battle Creek was arrested Feb. 5 when deputies found his truck had left the road on M-37 near Sager Road and struck a tree. Deputies reported Treece was “extremely unstable” and unable to maintain his balance as they questioned him about the accident. Treece had to be helped into the deputy’s vehicle, and a subsequent test performed at the Barry County Jail showed his blood alcohol level to be .27 percent. Treece was booked and lodged at the jail without incident. Search for girlfriend leads man to county jail Hastings Police responded to a suspicious-person complaint in the 1500 block of North East Street during the early morning hours of Feb. 5. Officers were advised that a male subject was going through storage units at an apartment complex. Officers located the man who was identified as Larry Smith, 40, of Hastings. Officers noted that Smith appeared to be highly intoxicated and became agitated with officers because he could not find his girlfriend. Officers talked with the manager of the complex and were told that she did not live there. After officers relayed that information to Smith, he began yelling and swearing at the officers, and then entered the apartment complex and started banging on doors. Smith was warned to stop and to refrain from yelling and swearing, but he refused to heed the officers’ warnings. Smith was placed under arrest on charges of being a disorderly person and lodged at the Barry County Jail. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Arnold Mesecar and Misty Mesecar, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 1177187, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 53/100 Dollars ($149,493.53), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Distant South 1445.00 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Section 27; thence East Perpendicular with said West line, 600.00 feet, thence South parallel with said West line 265.00 feet; thence West 300.00 feet; thence South parallel with said West line 260 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North 60 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27; thence West along said line 300 feet to said West line of Section 27; thence North along said West line to the Point of Beginning Subject to a Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the South 66 feet of the West 300 feet of the North 60 Acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Woodland Road as recorded in Liber 142 on Page 31 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531119 File #239235F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Steven L. Woodmansee and Georgette Woodmansee, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2006 and recorded March 20, 2006 in Instrument #1161445 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($61,958.66) including interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 67 Commonly known as 195 N M 37 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: JANUARY 16, 2009 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77530867 Our File No: 09-04145 Hastings library happenings Thursday, Feb. 12 Genealogy Help in the Michigan Room, 12:30-8 p.m. Movie Memories, 5:15–8 p.m. (community room), “a Cary Grant & Irene Dunne drama. Friday, Feb. 13 Pre-school Story Time, 10:30–11 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 14 Genealogy Help in the Michigan Room, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 Hastings Public Library Board of Directors meeting, 4 p.m. in the community room. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Toddler Story Time, “Turtles,” 10:30–10:50 a.m. Genealogy Help in the Michigan Room, 12:30-8 p.m. Chess Club, 6:30-7:45 p.. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Tweens’ Book Club meeting, 4:30-5:30 in the community room. Thursday, Feb. 19 Genealogy Help in the Michigan Room,12:30-8 p.m. Movie Memories, 5:15-8 p.m. in the community room, a William Powell and Irene Dunne comedy, based on Clarence Day’s Life with Father. Friday, Feb. 20 Pre-school Story Time, “Tortoise & the Hare,” 10:30–11a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 Genealogy Help in the Michigan Room, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anime´ Club, 1-3 p.m. (community room). ‘Promised Land’ film to be shown Feb. 19 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will host a West Michigan premiere showing of "Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land" Thursday, Feb. 19, in Middleville. Doors open at the EMS Building, 128 High St., Middleville at 6:30 p.m. and the film will start at 7 p.m. The film provides a comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, highlighting how structural distortions in the U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the IsraelPalestinian conflict. The documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites and a need to have a secure military base in the region work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. The documentary provides an analysis of how the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza remains hidden in the news media through the use of language, framing and context and explores the ways U.S. journalists have become complicit in carrying out Israel's public relations campaign through raising questions about the ethics and role of journalism and the relationship between media and politics. Admittance to the viewing is free; donations to cover costs will be appreciated. For more information, visit the Web site at www.pdwm.org and click on ‘programs.’ Guide on how to appeal property tax assessments now available A Web site hosted by Sen. Patty Birkholz will help constituents access a guide on how to effectively appeal property tax assessments. “State residents can appeal their property tax assessment if they feel the value is inaccurate,” said Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township. “The guide on my Web site provides basic information about the appeals process. Homeowners may be able to reduce the taxable value of their home and save on their property taxes.” The guide provides 10 specific steps to follow and a sample appeal letter. To get an electronic copy of the guide, visit www.senatorpattybirkholz.com, or call toll-free 1-888287-2889, to receive a copy by mail. Chili contest will benefit transportation fund A March 28 ‘chili shoot-out’ at Sandy’s Country Kitchen, 11114 Gun Lake Road, will benefit the Red Cross. An organizational meeting is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Sandy’s. Mark Englerth, local Red Cross transportation coordinator, said all funds raised at the shoot-out, or cook-off, will benefit residents of Barry County. Anyone interested in helping with the event may attend the meeting Tuesday or call 269-795-2589. COURT NEWS William Joseph Taggart, 34, of Hastings appeared before Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher twice on Feb. 5 and received two separate sentences. Taggart, who was on probation from a 2007 conviction for felonious assault and domestic violence, was sentenced by Judge Fisher to continue on probation and serve eight months in jail. Taggart was convicted in December 2007 after his arrest in October of that year in Rutland Township. Judge Fisher noted a previous conviction on Taggart’s record of obtaining a controlled substance by fraudulent means in Barry County in 2004. In his second sentencing hearing, Taggart was ordered to serve 36 months of probation and six months in jail for his Jan. 15 conviction on a charge of domestic violence against the same victim. In this case, Judge Fisher ordered Taggart to pay court costs of $500, restitution of $100 and a probation fee of $360. Taggart was also ordered to continue substance abuse counseling and anger management classes at the jail. He must participate in day reporting upon his release. Judge Fisher noted previous convictions on Taggart’s record, including the 2004 and 2007 convictions and a 2007 conviction in Barry County for felonious assault. Robert John Woldhuis, 32, of Clarksville was sentenced on Feb. 5 by Judge Fisher to serve 60 months of probation and five months in jail for his Dec. 20, 2007, conviction on a charge of failure to pay child support between September 2003 and June 2007 in Barry County. Judge Fisher ruled Woldhuis may have the balance of his jail sentence suspended upon payment of $600 and assessed court costs of $250. The judge also ordered that any proceeds Woldhuis may earn from a pending wrongful-death suit be applied to his child support payment. Judge Fisher ruled Woldhuis may leave the state upon his release from jail to pursue employment in Nevada. Jason Joel Wolstone, 28, of Woodhaven was sentenced Feb. 4 by Judge Fisher to serve 12 months of probation and one month in jail for his Jan. 21 conviction on a charge of attempted larceny from a building in Hastings on Jan. 10. Judge Fisher ruled Wolstone must report to community mental health. Judge Fisher noted a previous conviction on Wolstone’s record for attempted embezzlement in Wayne County in 2002. Skinned coyotes found near Lake Odessa Gordon Douglas from the Ionia County Animal Control office has reported the discovery of skinned coyote corpses being left along the roadside in the Lake Odessa area. Although it is legal to shoot and skin a coyote, the body should be disposed of properly. Four have been found on snowbanks, creating a health hazard, said Douglas. Last week, when the temperatures were below freezing, two corpses were found frozen in “staged” poses. “This type of prank is inhumane for our wildlife and was horrific for those who had the misfortune of seeing it,” said Douglas. Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents is asked to contact Douglas at 616-522-0911 ext. 178. “The animal control office takes all incidents seriously and appreciates your assistance in finding the responsible persons,” he said. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Web site, coyote trapping season is Oct. 15 to March 1. Hunting season is July 15 to April 15 (except Nov. 15 to 30.) A small game license is required The Web site further reports, “Coyotes may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed.” Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads Business Services LAKE ODESSA UNION BANK STOCK for sale in 500 share increments. Email offer to ub4sale@yahoo.com THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. GET A JUMP on your Spring cleaning with Professional Cleaning Services! Celebrating 8 years of servicing Barry County with fast efficient service at reasonable hourly rates. Now offering organizing services as well. References available. Call Sarah at (269)948-8377 for an appointment. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Child Care LICENSED DAYCARE IN Hastings has openings. Monday-Friday. Call Connie at (269)948-3693 or (269)838-5204 License#DG080281785 For Rent ART STUDIOS FOR rent, call Bill at (269)945-9300. LAKEFRONT: 2 BEDROOM mobilehome on Wilkinson Lake, Delton, $400/month. (269)963-9611, (269)420-0257, (269)420-0259 THE PORTAL: 45,000 sq.ft. industrial manufacturing location in city of Hastings is now leasing space as small as 1,200 sq.ft. Ideal for a start up or expansion. 440 volt, loading dock and more. Contact Bill at (269)945-9300. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Eddy L. Kidder 12/1/57-3/4/08 Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch; still we have so many memories of the one we love so much. Your memory is a keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Mom & Dad Family & Friends. Business Services SNOWPLOWING: Residential & commercial, Middleville, Hastings, Caledonia. (269)908-1095. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Farm E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 Miscellaneous GUITAR LESSONS (HASTINGS). College level instructions in guitar, excepting students of all ages & levels. www.cgstudio.info (269)830-8045. �Page 18 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Ice Tee Golf Scramble unaffected by warm weather County commission chair invited to governor's address State representatives Rick Jones (left) and Brian Calley (right) pose with Michael Callton on the House floor just prior to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s state of the state address last week. The lawmakers invited Callton, chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, as their special guest. Notice of Lent and Easter events encouraged As has become a tradition of the J-Ad Graphics newspapers, it is time for local church representatives to contact the paper with information about events taking place during Lent and Easter. Lent begins in most area churches on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25. Good Friday will be on April 10, followed by Easter on April 12. Any local church representative may submit information for this listing of local events. Information should be sent to Patricia Johns via e-mail at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The deadline for information to be included in the Banner, Reminder and community papers will be each Tuesday by noon. The col- umn will be updated on Tuesdays only. For example, news about Ash Wednesday events should be sent by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Information should include date, time, location, price or reservations if necessary, and directions, if applicable. All information should include a telephone number. It is important to understand that this listing of church events will be printed on a space-available basis. Church representatives planning fundraising events in the Lent and Easter season may want to consider purchasing advertising to guarantee publication. For more information, contact Johns at 269-945-9554. Green Light Driving School to hold classes in Hastings Since Green Light Driving School opened its doors in downtown Nashville, more than 150 students have completed Segments I and II drivers’ training courses. Now Green Light owners, Gary and Bonnie White, have announced that they will be conducting classes in Hastings. “The biggest thing people want is convenience,” said Gary. The classes will be held above HELP Hardware, 114 S. State Street Suite 3, in downtown Hastings. The Segment I class will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday from March 16 to April 2. Segment II will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. March 17 to 19. The cost is $285 for Segment I and $40 for Segment II. Class size is limited to 12 students per segment. For more information and additional class information, log on to www.greenlightdriving.net or call 517-852-0000. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3 Tuesday, March 10 Wednesday, March 11 Organizational meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1:00 pm 9 - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm & 6 - 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday, March 10. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural. . . . . . . . . 50.64% . . . . . . . . . 0.9874 Commercial. . . . . . . . . 53.87% . . . . . . . . . 0.9282 Industrial. . . . . . . . . . . 49.18% . . . . . . . . . 1.0167 Residential. . . . . . . . . . 52.89% . . . . . . . . . 0.9454 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . 50% . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 269-948-9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77530959 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Ice Tee Golf Scramble sponsored by the Barry County YMCA is new this year to Gun Lake Winterfest. The scramble will be held in front of the Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant on Marsh Road. Some people are concerned that the warm weather and rain of the past weekend may have weakened the ice. Bores were taken Feb. 10, and the ice is still about 12 inches thick. With cold weather predicted between now and the Feb. 21 scramble, the playing ‘field’ should be safe. The scramble, though part of Winterfest, is a major fundraiser for the YMCA of Barry County. In the past the YMCA has held the scramble on Algonquin Lake near its camp. Players use regular golf clubs and generally opt for brightly colored golf balls. Space is still available for teams in the scramble. Call the YMCA at 269945-4574 or visit the Website www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org for more information. The 2009 Gun Lake Winterfest features events both Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. Food and fun are two important elements of the weekend. Whether eating, drinking, fishing or bashing a ball with a broom, Winterfest has lots to offer. A complete schedule of events will be in this Saturday’s Reminder. Information also is available online at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Website at www.barrychamber.com. Snow on the ground made the broomball tournament exciting at last year’s Winterfest. Every effort is made to keep the Polar Bear Dip safe for those who venture into the chilly waters of Gun Lake. This year’s dip will be Saturday, Feb. 21. “Michigan in the Civil War” topic of history presentation The Lansing-Sunfield Curtenius Guard Camp 17 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold its first Civil War history seminar of 2009 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Sunfield Community Room. The topic of the presentation will be “Come on, you Wolverines: Michigan in the Civil War.” The presenter will be Dr. Roger L. Rosenstreter, a native Michiganian, editor of Michigan History Magazine and a professor of American history at Michigan State University. Michigan's contribution to saving the Union and ending slavery will be covered as Rosenstreter leads the audience on a journey of this segment of Michigan's Civil War history. According to Rosenstreter, as the Southern states were leaving the Union and forming the Confederate States of America in early 1861, many Michiganians would have agreed with then-Gov. Austin Blair, who declared that secession was “treason and must be treated as such.” When the Civil War broke out on April 15, 1861, the first of thousands of Michigan men answered President Lincoln’s call to suppress the rebellion. In one short month, those troops had arrived in Washington, D.C, the first from the “Western States.” As Lincoln greeted the regiment, he made the comment, “Thank God for Michigan.” By the end of the war, more then 90,000 men (23 percent) from Michigan had served, and one in six had died. Gen. Orlando Wilcox, who commanded this regiment, was later awarded the Medal of Honor at the first Battle of Bull Run. The Sunfield presentation is provided free of charge and the public is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Sunfield Community Room is located just east of the fire department and post office on Main Street. Directions and maps to the meeting location can be obtained by visiting the Curtenius Guard, Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Web site at http://suvcw.org/mi/017/017home.htm, and clicking on the ‘Announcement’ link. State tax forms allow donation to military families Michigan citizens required to file a Michigan income tax return may choose to donate a portion of their returns to the Military Family Relief Fund by entering the contribution amount on the ‘Military Family Relief Fund’ line of the MI-1040. The fund provides grants to qualifying families of military members of the Michigan National Guard and Reserve forces stationed in Michigan who are experiencing financial hardships as a result of an active duty deployment or a duty-related injury or illness. "The citizens of Michigan have been extraordinarily supportive of Michigan soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines and their families," said Maj. Gen. Thomas Cutler, adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. "The Michigan Income Tax check-off option is a simple and highly tangible way for all of us to continue to show gratitude to these dedicated citizen-soldiers." The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs encourages Michigan's military families to use the fund. "Our soldiers serve with whole-hearted dedication and pride," said Cutler. "When our country called, they responded. Now it's our turn to respond, and I sincerely hope that Michigan military families in need will accept this small token of our gratitude." Three basic items are required to qualify for assistance: A copy of deployment orders issued by headquarters, or a military contact for verification in line-of-duty injury or illness cases; copies of bills, invoices, estimates, notices for expenses; and a completed DMVA application form 10-1, which was revised April 2008. The DMVA application form is available at the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Website, www.michigan. gov/dmva by clicking on ‘Inside DMVA’ and then, ‘Support our Troops,’ or by calling 1866-271-4404. Since the start of the program in 2004, nearly 400 Michigan military families have received a total of $702,000 in aid. In 2008, 100 families received $180,000 from the fund, the greatest amount in a single year since the program began. In addition to the Michigan income tax return, donations may be mailed to the Military Family Relief Fund, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PO Box 30261, Lansing, MI 48909-7761. Approximately 1,000 Michigan National Guard soldiers and airmen are currently deployed across the globe; however, as Michigan troops serve the nation, more than 90 percent of the Michigan Guard remains available and ready to respond to a state emergency, including a terrorist event. Trail group sets winter fun program for Feb. 14 Members of the Thornapple Trail Association, in cooperation with the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, are offering a special Valentine’s gift to area residents. TTA members know that many people are just a little hopeful that spring is on the way, but since winter weather will continue to assault the area, the group is hosting a winter fun seminar, open to families, Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. in the meeting room at the Thornapple Township Hall at the corner of High and Main streets, Middleville. TTA volunteers will talk about the resources of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and demonstrate equipment such as snowshoes, cross country skis and mountain bikes for winter activities. Anyone who is tired of staying indoors or who is battling the “winter blahs” is encouraged to join the groups and discover the many outdoor winter activities available in Barry County. The workshop will provide residents with information about winter activities happening in the Barry County area. The Thornapple Trail Association will share the many uses and locations of trails in Barry County. Volunteers will discuss cross-country skiing and show people how to get started on their own adventure, skiing the trails throughout the area. Participants should come away with a new appreciation for cold-weather activities and all that Barry County has to offer its residents, even when snow continues to fall. The workshop is free to everyone, so it might make a great Valentine. The seminar will be Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., in Middleville. Anyone interested in attending should call or leave a message for TAPRC Program Director Kelly Pino at 269795-8853 to reserve seats. Volunteers will have information about other winter sports areas. For those for whom spring is much needed, the TAPRC will have flyers announcing spring activities, as well. Back to School! “How-To-Workshops” 77531830 GRAND RENTAL STATION is offering FREE “How-To-Workshops” to homeowners who are choosing the do-it-yourself route to do home improvement projects. Tue., Feb 17 • 6:30-7:30 pm Sanding & Finishing Hardwood Floors Tue., March 3 • 6:30-7:30 pm Carpet Installation & Carpet Drying Tue., March 17 • 6:30-7:30 pm Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance Refreshments Served THE PLACE TO START TO FINISH THE JOB 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-9891 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 19 DK roars back in 2nd half at Hackett by Brett Bremer I say, ‘bring it on,’ to high school cheerleading duals People like to razz minor league baseball, for all its stunts, promotions, and gimmicks that keep you doing just about anything other than actually paying attention to the baseball game. It’s not just minor league baseball. It’s professional baseball (hot tubs and Ferris wheels). It’s professional football (cheer babes and F-15 fly-overs). To tell the truth it’s just about anyone or any business that wants to advertise a product. There are TV shows in 3D, T-shirts featuring cartoon characters from cereal boxes, NASCAR jackets with little M&M’s men waving back at you, and “Spaceballs” the flame-thrower. It trickles down everywhere. I’ve seen a lot of high school events like this in recent years. They’re not all driven by greed and profit though. A couple of these events recently have been successful fundraisers. There was the huge Lowell versus Holland football game last fall, where the Red Arrows wore pink jerseys, sold pink T-shirts and headbands, and turned the whole stadium pink to help fight breast cancer. Since then, Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball teams have sponsored a similar event. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team has one coming up Tuesday. These stunts aren’t all fundraisers. Hastings has had the cross country team finish off a race in the fall on the track, in front of the stands before a Friday night varsity football game. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team just had a Retro Night Monday, playing against Lowell in the old Thornapple Kellogg High School gymnasium. The Trojans wore orange throwback jerseys (from 1999), and throughout the night paid tribute to some of the best TK basketball teams of all-time. If anyone is looking for the next big idea, I thought of it last week and after watching the Trojan varsity girls’ competitive cheer team run through its round three performance during half-time Monday night. One problem I have with competitive cheer is that the teams cheer for themselves. That’s a penalty in just about every other sport. It’s a technical in basketball. It’s a yellow flag, and a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct call in football. Well, have the girls cheer for a basketball team. I know this is probably impossible. The girls couldn’t make up a whole new cheer just for one special event, but I think it would even be a cool thing with the girls doing their regular cheers. Have a cheer dual. Let’s just take this Friday night for an example. Lakewood is hosting Lansing Catholic. Those are the top two teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference division. Wouldn’t it be a fun competition, and a nice way to introduce new fans to the sport by having a cheer dual in conjunction with the basketball game. Remember that this would take some talented roadies. After the varsity girls’ game is over, the mats could be rolled out by the roadies. The Vikings and Cougars could each do their round one performance. At half-time, round two. As soon as the basketball game is over, roll the mats out and have the teams do their round three performance and have the judges scores announced. I’d say do the rounds at the end of the first quarter, the end of the second, and the end of the third, with the scores announced after the game, but I don’t see basketball teams giving up that much time in between quarters. Going forward, cheer leagues could do that instead of having jamborees. Twice a year, when the varsity basketball teams played from Lansing Catholic and Lakewood, the cheer teams would have duals and then have a big championship at the end of the season like wrestling. If they felt like cheering for the basketball team while they were in the gym, they could do that too. Saxon star earns spot in WSU Athletic Hall of Fame Amanda Jennings Pata, a four-year member (1996-1999) member of the Wayne State softball team, has been selected for induction into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame. Jennings Pata is a Nashville native, who played four years of varsity softball at Hastings High School as well. She was an NFCA All-American at WSU, was named team captain of Successful Farming Magazine’s All-American Farm Team and was First Team All-GLIAC as a senior after batting .309 while playing in all 61 contests. Jennings Pata led the 1999 WSU squad in home runs (13, which is still a WSU record), total bases (107), walks (15), RBI (43), and slugging percentage (.591). In her junior year, she batted .386 with a team-leading ten home runs, a school-record 47 RBI, and a .687 slugging percentage to earn Third Team All-America, First Team AllRegion, and Second Team All-GLIAC accolades. Jennings was honorable mention AllGLIAC in 1997, after hitting .347 with ten doubles and three triples. When she graduated from WSU, Jennings Pata was the program’s career leader in games played (225), home runs (23), and RBI (138), while also being among the top ten in a Amanda Jennings Pata number of other offensive and defensive categories. She is currently a science teacher and softball coach at Grosse Pointe North High School. The WSU Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28. HHS 6-1 in last regular season meets As it gears up for the post-season, the Saxon varsity wrestling team improved its dual meet record to 27-5 by placing second at the St. Johns Duals Saturday. Hastings scored wins over Ithaca, Perry, Ovid-Elsie, and New Lothrop, and fell in a great match with St. Johns 36-30. Collin Ferguson (145 pounds), Trent Brisboe (152), Colton Marlette (215), and Luke Mansfield (285) all scored five wins for the Saxons. Max Wilcox (103), Brian Baum (119), Mitchell Brisboe (125), Matt Watson (130), Gage Pederson (135), Jason Eckley (160), and Beau Reaser (189) all had four wins on the day. The Saxons scored a pair of wins last Wednesday as well, topping Three Rivers 6515 and Shelby 42-27. Mitchell Brisboe (125), Watson (130), Pederson (135), Paul Geunther (140), Reaser (189), Marlette (215) all scored two victories on the night. Hastings gets together with the rest of the O-K Gold Conference, for the league championship meet at Caledonia High School beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Saxons are in second place, behind Thornapple Kellogg, heading into the meet. The Saxons and Trojans will get together with another league foe, Wayland, next Wednesday for their Division 2 district tournament. The Saxons take on the host Wildcats in the first round, starting at 5:30 p.m. Thornapple Kellogg will face the winner for the district championship. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was clear in the first minute that this was going to be the Panthers’ quarter, if not their half or their game. Delton Kellogg junior point guard Jordan Bourdo stole the inbound pass to open the second half at Hackett Catholic Central and took it the other way for two points. The Panthers came right back with another bucket after a Hackett miss at the other end, then forced a five second violation against the Fighting Irish. After dropping three in a row in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and falling behind 23-13 in the first half at Hackett Tuesday night, the Panther varsity boys’ basketball team battled back for a 53-45 win over the Fighting Irish. The Panthers scored more points in the third quarter than they had the whole rest of the game to that point, 22, and took a 35-32 lead into the fourth quarter. They outscored the Irish 40-22 in the second half. “The ball starting falling,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “We scored 40 points in the second half. If that’s not a record for us, I don’t know what is.” Bourdo’s steal to start the second half, was a continuation of the strong defense that the Panthers started playing in the second quarter. Hackett led 16-8 after one quarter, and then held Delton to just five points in the second quarter. Delton though, only let the Irish add two points to their lead in the period. Bourdo led the Panthers on the night with 13 points. He’s looking for his shot more in recent games, and also doing a better job of running the Panther attack. “He was just distressed, beyond distressed. We sat down about two weeks ago and got it all out,” said Mohn. “I told him that we believe in you. You’re our guy.” “It’s been fun watching him mature as a young man and as a player.” Robbie Wandell and Cody Anderson added ten points each. Gavin Brinley chipped in six points and eight rebounds. Delton also got five points and six rebounds from Deon Ferris. Hackett got 15 points from Mike Buday, and ten from Sheldon Keyte. Delton is now 4-9 overall and 4-8 in the league. The Panthers have two long rips ahead of them. They travel to face Schoolcraft Friday night, then head to Constantine on Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg boys played in two great high school basketball games last week. Delton Kellogg’s Cody Anderson works his way around Olivet’s Chris Heisler Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Panthers just didn’t have great finishes in the two games, dropping a pair in the KVA. Olivet spoiled Delton’s Winterfest Friday night, knocking off the Panthers 57-54. Delton led by three at the end of the third quarter, but was outscored by the Eagles 12-6 over the course of the final eight minutes. The Panthers had at least six shots from within three feet in the final quarter that wouldn’t fall. “We had great opportunities, and my goodness gracious, you make half of those and you’ve got yourself a win,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “It’s unfortunate.” Wandell led Delton on the night with 18 points and three rebounds. Anderson added ten points and four boards. Jeremy Reigler and Bourdo had eight points each. Olivet got 20 points and ten rebounds from Tim Johnson, and 11 points from Christopher Heisler. Andrew Fleming had four points and eight assists. “It’s unfortunate we took it on the chin,” said Mohn. “I think we’re starting to play a The Panthers’ Jeremy Reigler flips a shot over a pair of Eagle defenders during Friday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) little bit better, and understanding the game a little bit more.” Last Wednesday against Schoolcraft, the Panthers trailed by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter and rallied back to make a game of it. The Eagles were able to hold on for a 59-56 win. The Panthers outscored Schoolcraft 25-15 in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to a 13for-16 performance from the foul line. For the night, Delton was 26-of-32 from the charity stripe. Wandell had a monster game, finishing with 29 points and 13 rebounds. He was 15of-19 from the free throw line himself. Reigler was 4-of-4 from the line, and finished with seven points. Anderson chipped in five points, all on free throws. BOWLING SCORES Wednesday Night Classic Crank It Up 56-28; Hastings Manu. 51-33; Bosley’s 51-33; Game On 49-35; Hastings Bowl 48-36; Hastings Bowl 48-36; McDonald’s 45.5-38.5; Westside Beer 45-39; Team 8 44-40; Geukes Meat Market 44-40; Rather B Fishing 43-41; Damn Kids 42-42; Adrounie House 42-42; Grease Monkey’s 4143; Bowman’s 32-52; AnD Signs 31.5-52.5. High Series and Games - T. Gray 674259; D. Wiser 664-253; J. Mroz 642-245; R. Guild 639-217; M. Garrett 638-216; D. Lambert 632-237; J. Barnum 631-269; A. Rhodes 622-235; G. McDiarmid 620-234. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 65-23; All Star Childcare 54-34; King Pins 50-38; Yankee Zypher 46-42; Boyce Milk Hauler 45-48; Hastings City Bank 44 1/2-43 1/2; Hurless Machine Shop 41 1/2-46 1/2. Men’s High Games - K. Armstrong 239; R. Guild 234; D. Blakely 230; J. Markley 222; J. Wanland 222; S. Anger 214; P. Scobey 207; K. Beebe 205; G. Hause 201. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 578; R. Guild 653; D. Blakely 611; J. Markley 552; J. Wanland 591; S. Anger 630; P. Scobey 534; K. Beebe 542; G. Hause 541. Women’s High Games - A. Hall 221; J. Clements 212; B. Wilkins 194; M. Westbrook 190; E. Clements 181; S. Beebe 169; B. Smith 164. Women’s High Series - A. Hall 575; J. Clements 556; B. Wilkins 520; M. Westbrook 465; E. Clements 454; S. Beebe 475; B. Smith 457. Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 64-32; CBS 58-34; Trouble 57.5-38.5; Colemans 56.5-35.5; Lynn Denton Agency 54.5-41.5; Lu’s Team 50.545.5; Pee Wee Trio 46-42; Super Crips 38.553.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 27.5-60.5; Ghost Team 11-81. Good Games - T. Daniels 248; L. Potter 195; J. Conger 188; J. Rice 185; M. Sears 179; S. VandenBurg 178. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 54.5-37.5; Lucky Strike 52.5-39.5; King Pins 51.5-40.5; Sun Risers 50.5-41.5; Butterfingers 47-45; Be Happy 4547; Usedtobe #1 44.5-43.5; Just Friends 44.543.5; M&M”s 42.5-49.5; Early Risers 40.551.5; Three Gals & A Guy 39-53; Kuempel 36-56. Women’s High Game and Series - R. Murphy 165-471; R. Pitts 145-435; M. Wieland 162; S. Merrill 195; N. Boniface 182; Y. Cheeseman 184; G. Otis 202-525; S. Krystiniak 200-460; E. Moore 134-377. Men’s High Game and Series Markley 158; K. Schantz 190-459; McDonald 236-653; P. Krystiniak 181; Boniface 175-513; N. Thaler 171-457; Akers 189; G. Waggoner 202; C. Purdum 221-611; E. Court 188. L. R. R. B. Jr. Wednesday P.M. Shamrock Tavern 56-36; Eye and ENT 5537; Hair Care 45-47; NBT 44-48; The River 40-52; Seeber’s 36-56. Good Games and Series - K. Moore 113; J. Pettengill 166-389; N. Potter 170-442; L. Elliston 214; T Christopher 195-509; E. Moore 170-380; B. Norris 139-396; S. Beebe 194; E. Ulrich 191-522; G. Otis 166; J. Shurlow 142; N. Boniface 164-457; Y. Cheeseman 205-553; A. Tasker 149; D. Huver 166. Mixerettes Kent Oil 55.5-36.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 52.5-39.5; Sassy Babes 52.5-39.5; Nashville Chiropractic 50-42; James Process Services 44.5-47.5; Dean’s Dolls 42-50; NBT 41-51. Good Games and Series - D. Snyder 192524; L. Elliston 202-540; S. Smith 155-435; D. Worm 161; S. Drake 168-460; B. Anders 158; S. Nash 194-471; D. Anders 150-408; S. VanDenburg 223-603; K. Fowler 190-523. Angels Riverfront Fin. Ser. 50.5; Hastings City Bank 50; Northside Pizza 49; Newton Const. 47.5; Hastings Bowl 47; Moore Apts. 47; Miller Farm Repair 45.5; Allure 41; Varney’s Const. 37; Maude’s Team 28; Viking 25.5. High Games and Series - G. Otis 171; P. Arends 170; D. Curtis 172; C. Hurless 159; R. Shapley 230-599; M. Chase 151; C. McCracken 139; N. Shafer 244-564; J. Wyant 173; S. Davis 151; M. Gdula 205; M. Moore 166; L. Apsey 182-506; B. Cuddahee 226555; C. Curtis 128; C. Cooper 213-541; S. Suntken 174; J. Madden 209-519; D. Staines 172; D. Bartimus 216-542; A. Bartimus 199554; R. White 160; C. Shellenbarger 146-415; K. Russell 128; T. Cross 203; C. Nichols 182528. Friday Night Mixed Team #14 21; Oldies But Goodies 21; Lucky #13 19; Here 4 the Party 16; Spencer’s Towing 15; An’D Signs 15; We’re a Mess 14; 9-n-a-Wiggle 13; All But One 13; Ten Pins 11; Spare Time 10; Dum Schitz 9; Greasy Balls 9. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Bell 237-605; P. Ramey 191-530; K. Becker 183-519; T. Healey 207-516; T. Bush 175486; R. Murrah 172-473; M. Sears 165-466; K. Matthews 156-403; C. Thomson 140-390; M. Mathis 193; M. Draper 152; C. Etts 146. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Taylor 224-610; D. Carpenter 201-588; L. Porter 233-566; A. Taylor 213-545; M. Kidder 223-517; M. Albert 181-438; E. Ringleka 149-400; M. Pennington 213; J. Smith 203; F. Thompson 202; DK Carpenter 201; T. Koston 193; B. Bell 181; D. Sears 175; M. Vugteveen 173. Sunday Night Mixed Bounty Hunters 53; Straight Liners 53; Skabbs 51 1/2; Pin Chasers 50; Sandbaggers 50; Striking Distance 49 1/2; Mary’s Hair & Nails 48 1/2; Late Arrivals 45; Wright Zone 44 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 44; Funky Bowlers 42 1/2; Late Comers 37; R&N 31 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - D. Gray 223-562; H. Jordan 216-553; M. Heath 182-521; A. Hubbell 196-522; K. Farlee 169476; L. Wright 171-450; K. Carr 154-443; J. Ackels 141-402; S. Vandenburg 224; N. Mroz 191; M. Simpson 182; Z. House 177; T. Hilley 147; C. Demott 134. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 212-629; B. Hubbell 213-574; B. Churchill 192-546; J. Ackels 198-533; T. Heath 192532; E. Rice 177-450; S. Farlee 235; DJ James 206; E. Bartlett 196; B. Shafer 191; J. Shoebridge 191; C. House 189; J. Lesick 190; J. Haner 189; T. Demott 153. YMCA BASKETBALL YMCA of Barry County Men’s Basketball Standings A League Woodland Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0 FlexFab Spartans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Head Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 G-Law/Basic Communication . . . . . .2-43 Valley Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 B League Dr. Kenneth Noisewater PC . . . . . . . .6-0 Hastings Family Dental . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 FlexFab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Blarney Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Last Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 GoGo Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 �Page 20 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner TK takes slim league lead into O-K Gold Championship The Saxons twist their flyer around high above the mat during their round three performance Wednesday night in the O-K Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Veronica Hayden is hit from behind by Caledonia’s Alexa Gehrls as she goes up for a shot in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s O-K Gold Conference game at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Three-point barrage by Scots gets them past the Saxons Alex Wendorf and the Saxon varsity competitive cheer team works their way through their round two performance at Wednesday night’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans hope that the home mat advantage lasts through the conference season. Grand Rapids Catholic Central used its home advantage to win its second O-K Gold Conference competitive cheer jamboree of the season Wednesday night, closing the gap between the Cougars and Trojans heading into the league championship this Saturday (Feb. 14) at TKHS. The Trojans and Cougars each won two of the four jamborees this season. Catholic Central finished with a total score of 707.9736 Wednesday night. The Trojans scored a 705.1400, and Caledonia 668.2114. Behind those top three, Hastings scored a 655.7032 and Wayland a 633.9480. Thornapple Kellogg has had the best round three in the conference all season long, and did again on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to come back from an 11-point lead that the Cougars built in the first two rounds. Catholic Central had the top score in each of those first two rounds, with a 217.1 in round one and a 197.6736 in round two. TK scored a 215.7 in round one, 187.7400 in round two, then outscored the Cougars 301.7 to 293.2 in round three. Just because the Trojans have been great it round three, doesn’t mean they focus on it or are just relying on it to bring them back from behind each time. “We work it all, 1-2-3, everyday,” said TK head coach Abby DeWildt. “It’s never one day just one round.” Both DeWildt and Caledonia head coach Heidi Snoap were proud of their girls’ performances on the night, but disappointed in the scores that those performances received. “I don’t feel the scores reflected our performance,” said Snoap. “I felt our performance was right up there with how we have been doing this season.” The Scots had been right with the Trojans and Cougars all season, finishing second once and third twice in the first three jamborees. They scored a 202.5 in round one, 183.4114 in round two, and 385.9114 in round three. Hastings had the second-best round two score of the night, better than TK or Caledonia, with a 191.9032. A big key to the improved round two for the Saxons was the addition of junior Kayla Huver, who was injured at the end of the sideline cheer season in the fall. Huver just started hitting on her back-handsprings, and Saxon head coach Amy Hubbell got her back SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12: 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Fresh. 7th “B” JV 8th “B” Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: Forest Hills East. HS Forest Hills Northern Forest Hills East. HS Forest Hills Northern Forest Hills Co-Op Forest Hills East. HS H A H A H H Mid Winter Break - No School Girls Fresh. 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The Saxons would have finished ahead of the Scots for the first time this season if it had not been for a pair of eight-point deductions in the third round. Hastings finished with a score of 208.5 in round one and 271.3 in round three. “We thought out tumbling was outstanding,” said Snoap. “Ashley’s (Churchill) double twist is divine. Our one stunt group out there works a lot on having clean sponges and power on the way up to their stunts.” “We’re going to use this as motivation.” The Trojans felt the same way. “We’re going to be ready for the conference finals,” said DeWildt. “I’m not disappointed at all in the way my girls performed tonight.” “My girls want that conference banner hanging in their gym. It would be the first.” A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm One of the Trojan stunt groups sends its flyer spinning through the air during its round three performance at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings varsity girls’ basketball head coach Dan Carpenter couldn’t help but notice the age difference. Caledonia started five seniors and one junior in its 44-31 win over the visiting Saxons Tuesday night. Hastings only has one senior on the roster, and she’s injured on the sideline keeping stats. Hastings started three juniors, a sophomore and a freshman. While the Fighting Scots may have had the edge in experience, it was their own youngsters who finally started pulling away from the Saxons in the second quarter. Hastings got off to a strong start, and led 10-9 late in the first quarter. Caledonia jumped in front 13-10 by the end of the period, but Hastings was still only down three with five and a half minutes to play in the opening half. After struggling against the Saxon defense for the first couple minutes of the second quarter, with junior Amanda Kimes and freshman Amber Martin off the bench in the backcourt, Caledonia called a time-out. Rather than stick senior starters Michelle Butcher and Madalyn Sandtveit back in the game, Caledonia head coach Joe Harvey stuck with his youngsters. Martin buried a three out of the time out, then two more in the next couple minutes. She scored nine straight points for her team to start a 11-4 run to close out the half. Caledonia led 26-16 at the break, and six points was as close as the Saxons would get the rest of the night. “That’s really a break-out game for her,” Harvey said of Martin. Those three threes accounted for all nine of Martin’s points on the night. “Nothing against Hastings, but I thought this was a game where we could get some kids some time. We’ve got five or six girls on the team fighting the flu, and one who played tonight with pneumonia. Lindsee Weis, she was in the hospital yesterday.” Butcher also hit three threes, and led Caledonia with 14 points. The seven threes the Scots hit were the difference in the game. Both teams made nine two point field goals, and Hastings was 7-of-15 from the free throw line while Caledonia was just 5-of-15. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Hastings guard Christy Engle pushes the ball up the floor during the first quarter Tuesday night at Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Taylor Carpenter looks for a way out of a double-team put on by the Fighting Scots’ Nicole Chase (left) and Michelle Butcher in the back-court during the second half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “We were slow getting out a couple times with our transition from the point to the wing,” said Carpenter “You’ve got to be moving on defense, especially when you’ve got players raining threes on you.” Caledonia hit six of its seven threes in the first half, but hung with the Scots thanks in large part to their rebounding. Caledonia got after the basketball better in the second half. “They were outrebounding us in the first half,” Harvey said. “I think eight points they had in the first half were off second shots.” The Scots wound up leading the Saxons in rebounding for the night, 38 to 37. Nicole Chase led the Scots on the boards, with nine to go along with six points and three steals. Gabrielle Shipley had seven points and eight rebounds for Hastings. Veronica Hayden and Kayla Vogel had eight points and seven rebounds each. The Saxons also got four points and eight rebounds from Brittany Hickey. Caledonia is now 8-1 since the calendar turned to 2009 with their only loss by four points against the third ranked team in the state in Class B, league leading Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Scots are 10-6 overall and 8-3 in the O-K Gold. Hastings is now 2-14, and 0-11 in the league. They’ll face those undefeated Cougars from Grand Rapids Catholic Central at home this Friday. Last Thursday, the Saxons never got their offense on track as they fell 40-32 against Forest Hills Eastern. The Hawks held Hastings to just 15 points in the first half, as they built a ten-point lead by the break. The Saxons were strong on the glass on the night, outrebounding FHE 44-24, but couldn’t turn those extra chances into points. By the end of three quarters the Hawks had pushed their lead to 35-21. Meghan Mitchell led FHE with 12 points. Sarah Stankowski added 11, and Meghan Veldheer had six points and seven rebounds. Shipley had 12 points and Vogel 11 to lead the Saxons. They both had eight rebounds. Hayden added three points and eight rebounds. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Page 21 Delton girls hold on against Hackett Maple Valley’s Josh Fulford works to hold down Pennfield’s Ray Hammer during their 135-pound match to start Wednesday night’s dual. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions even their KVA mark at 3-3 by beating Pennfield Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team looked to end the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a winning dual meet record when it headed to Parchment to take on the Panthers last night The KVA championship meet is this Saturday at Pennfield High School. The Lions were 3-3 in the league heading into last night’s dual, after scoring a 42-24 win over Pennfield last Wednesday night (Feb. 4). Dansville, ranked third in the state in Division 4, scored a 52-24 win over the Lions in the nightcap. Zach Baird, Tyler Franks, Dusty Cowell, and Don Jensen were all 2-0 for the Lions on the evening. The dual between the Lions and Panthers was tied at 15 halfway through. The two Lion heavyweights broke the tie with pins in the first minute of their matches. Cowell stuck Aaron Squires 53 seconds into their 215pound match. Jensen, at 285, pinned Wade Willivize in 48 seconds. Pennfield then forfeited the 103-pound weight class to Baird, and the Lions’ Anthony Molson followed that up with a big 11-10 win over A.C. Putman in the 112-pound match which sealed the win. In the dual, the Lions also got a pins from Cody Cruttenden at 130 pounds, Lucas Brumm at 140, and James Samann at 152. Tyler Franks scored a 5-3 win for the Lions in the 145-pound match against Tyler Mughey. Pennfield had wins on the night from Josh Smith (119), Zack Case (125), Ray Hammer (135), Eric Clements (160), Seth Walter (171), and Kevin Wezensky (189). Only three Lions scored wins in competition for their team against the Aggies. Baird scored an 8-6 decision against Cole Ragon in the 103-pound bout. Jensen won 1311 against Johnny Heinz at 285. At 145 pounds, Franks pinned Jacob Hause in 1:10. Cowell won by forfeit at 215, as did Waylon Eaton in the 125-pound flight. In the other nine matches, the Aggies scored seven pins and had one forfeit win. The lone Lion wrestler to go the distance in a loss was James Samann, who lost a major decision 15-7 against Andy Parsons at 152 pounds. Luke Ragon (112), Cody Mulhollen (130), Ben Breslin (135), Kaleb Meyer (140), Blake Mayes (160), Grant Cooke (171), and Taylor Trim (189) scored pins for Dansville. Delton Kellogg senior guard Adrienne Schroeder looks for a way around an Eagle defender during Friday night’s KVA contest at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Panthers were just good enough to win Tuesday night. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team held off Hackett Catholic Central in the second half to score a 44-42 win, and get to 510 overall and 4-10 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Andrea Polley knocked down a free throw with 39 seconds left to put the Panthers up three, then added a steal and a lay-up with 14 seconds left to push the lead back up to four and seal the win. Polley finished the night with nine points. Kali Tobias led the Panthers with 12 points and eight rebounds. Adrianna Culbert added 11 points and seven rebounds. Alea Hammond had a great floor game, finishing with five assists and four steals Stephanie Johnson and Kathleen Hawkins were the only Hackett players to hit more than one field goal in the game. Hawkins finished with 19 points, and Johnson had 14. The Eagles were just too fast Friday night. Olivet improved to 13-1 and 11-1 in the KVA with a 66-45 win at Delton Kellogg. Olivet guards Kelsey Campbell and Jackie Cousineau were able to dribble around the Delton Kellogg defense time and again, and either get to the basket for a lay-up or get to the foul line. Campbell was a perfect 7-for-7 from the foul line and led her team with 19 points. Campbell was 9-of-11 from the foul line, scoring all nine of her points there. Bailey Flower added ten points for the Eagles, and Katy Barkley had 13. Delton Kellogg fell behind 20-9 in the opening quarter to take control of the ball game. The Panthers got 11 points and ten rebounds from Tobias. Culbert added seven points and 12 rebounds. Hannah Williams had seven points, three assists, and two steals. The Delton girls did a decent job of protecting the basketball, turning it over 16 times, but hit just 16-of-65 field goal attempts for the night. Last Wednesday, Delton played a great first Delton Kellogg junior Hannah Williams squeezes between Olivet’s Katy Barkley (50) and Paige Richmond to put up a shot Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) half against Schoolcraft, but just couldn’t hold on. The Eagles came back, for a 52-41 KVA win. Delton Kellogg led 13-9 after one quarter, and still had a 22-20 lead at the half. The Panthers held their lead through the first half of the third quarter, before Schoolcraft went on a 12-0 run to take control of the ball game. The Eagles outscored the Panthers 23-10 in the third quarter. Hammond was 5-of-7 from the field, and finished with a team-high 11 points. Tobias and Williams added eight points each. Tobias also had a team high six rebounds, and Williams had five assists and two steals. Hackett got 12 points from Amanda Kotecki, and nine each from Ashley Farver and Kristin Frey. Trojans turn back the clock, and the Red Arrows by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The only complaints from the Trojan fans Monday night were that the shorts weren’t short enough and the bleachers weren’t comfy enough. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team hosted Retro Night, in the old gymnasium at TKHS. The Trojans wore orange jerseys, last worn by TK players in 1999. Throughout the night TK honored great teams of the past. TK also score more points than any other team has this season against the visiting Lowell Red Arrows, earning a 69-52 non-conference victory. “We always say, ‘have fun, play hard, and see what happens,’” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker. The fun started in the final seconds of the first quarter, when senior forward James Tobin found himself standing in front of the Trojan bench and fired a two-handed shot over his head 3/4 the length of the court that swished through the net at the other end as the buzzer sounded. The bucket broke a 14-14 tie, giving TK a 17-14 lead heading into the second quarter. The Trojans led the rest of the night. “Those are huge shots that people hit at the end of a quarter there,” said Laker. “Those momentum shifts are the hugest things in games sometimes.” Tobin hit another three at the end of the first half, to put the Trojans up 33-29. He finished with eight points. A 10-0 run early in the second half pushed the Trojans to a 44-32 lead. The closest the Red Arrows got the rest of the evening was eight points. Coley McKeough led the Trojans with 13 points and five rebounds. Carter Whitney added 12, seven rebounds, and five assists. Parrish Hall chipped in eight points and five assists, Kody Buursma had ten points, six blocks, and six rebounds. The Trojans also did a great job of chasing down loose balls, their own stats said that they got to 13 of the 15 on the night. Laker did have one complaint of his own. “Our goal is to make sure we don’t beat ourselves. We put ourselves in some difficult situations (in the fourth quarter),” said Laker. “I didn’t think for the most part we did that, but we had the string of two of three unforced turnovers. But those did happen because we were being aggressive.” Lowell got 20 points from Isaac Tawney on the night, who did most of his damage from behind the three-point arc, and 11 points from Daniel Lane. The Trojans scored a 60-48 win over Ottawa Hills Friday night to improve to 3-6 in the O-K Gold Conference. “We were down 9-2 to start. We called a time-out and made an adjustment in how we were going to trap them, and had some great senior leadership from David Comeau and Carter Whitney,” said Laker. “It was just a very, very physical game.” Whitney and Comeau did a great job of chasing down loose balls, and stealing rebounds away from the Bengals’ Cory Sueing in the paint. TK battled back to lead 23-15 by the end of the first half, and held the lead throughout the ball game. Hall poured in 19 points, to go along with seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Whitney finished with ten points, five rebounds, three steals, and two assists. McKeough came up big late in the game with a couple steals and rebounds to help seal the win. He finished with 13 points. Buursma had a strong game inside for TK, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, and five blocked shots. Laker also said he liked Tobin’s defense on the Bengals’ leading scorer Devon Ivy. Ivy finished with just five points. Tobin only had one, but also added four rebounds and four assists. Trojans finish league duals undefeated Thornapple Kellogg has the lead heading into the conference championship meet. The Trojan varsity wrestling team finished off a 6-0 O-K Gold Conference dual meet season with a 44-21 win over Forest Hills Eastern Wednesday night. Caledonia will host the league championship meet Saturday. TK will be trying to hold off Hastings, which has won at least a share of the last three O-K Gold Conference championships. The Saxons come into the meet in second place, after a 5 -1 league regular season. The Trojans had nine winners last Wednesday against the visiting Hawks. Thomas Tabor at 145 pounds, Cole Meinke at 160, Nick Tape 171, and Adrian Foster 285 all scored pins in the first period of their matches for TK. The Trojans also got a technical fall from Kyle Dalton at 125, a major decision from Mike Craven at 103, and forfeit wins by Chris Westra at 189 and Ryan VanSiclen at 215. Thornapple Kellogg’s Josh Haney fires a jump shot over Lowell’s Daniel Lane during Monday night’s Trojan victory over the Red Arrows in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lowell’s Elliott Drain (left) reaches around to knock a pass away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Kody Buursma during the second half Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Willie Duke led Ottawa Hills with 11 points. Kendrick Craig, Kevin Grant, and Mike Baker chipped in nine points each. Being more efficient on the offensive end of the floor helped the Trojans keep their lead, as well as doing a strong job of closing gaps for the Bengals to penetrate through on the other end of the floor. The Trojans had a ten-point lead cut to four midway through the fourth quarter, but pushed that lead back to double digits with some nice passes from Hall and Buursma to Whitney for easy buckets. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kayla Huver — Hastings Varsity Competitive Cheer Hastings junior Kayla Huver was injured at the end of the fall sideline cheer season, and wasn’t able to do any gymnastic skills for the Saxon varsity competitive cheer team until last week. The more people in round two the better. Huver started throwing her back-handsprings last week, and joined the performance. At the Delton Kellogg Invitational Saturday, Huver helped the Saxons to their highest score of the season in the round. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets �Page 22 — Thursday, February 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons bring Wayland ‘back to the pack’ in Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings helped itself, now it needs some help. The Saxons pulled into a three-way tie for second place in the O-K Gold Conference race, with South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central, by scoring a 48-47 win at the home of league leading Wayland Friday night. “We’re in it,” said Saxon varsity boys’ basketball head coach Don Schils. “Especially now that we brought Wayland back to the pack.” Hastings, South Christian, and Catholic Central are all 6-3 in the league, while Wayland sits at 7-2. “It now gives us an realistic chance to still talk about winning the league,” said Schils. Hastings still has home games with Catholic Central and South Christian on the schedule, so the Saxons need to take care of their own business as well as hope that someone else knock off Wayland. Senior point guard Adam Swartz handled the Wildcats’ relentless pressure, and senior forward Brad Hayden knocked down the big shots as the Saxons pulled out the win Friday night. Hayden drilled a jumper from the left baseline to give the Saxons a 48-47 lead with 49 seconds to play, which wound up being the game-winner as his team held off the Wildcat charge in the final minute. Hayden finished the night with 16 points. Dane Schils added 15 for the Hastings guard Dane Schils gets around Wayland’s Chase Burgess for a bucket late in the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon point guard Adam Swartz is bumped by Wayland guard Weston Hudson during the third quarter of Hastings’ 48-47 win in Wayland Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77531731 Saxons, and Dustin Glaser had eight. Only five different players from each team scored on the night. Alex Lyle led Wayland with 20 points. Kevin Farmer added 14, and Weston Hudson seven. Wayland took its first lead of the game, 13-10 on a three-pointer from Hudson with less than three minutes to play in the first quarter and didn’t trail again until Hayden’s jumper in the final minute. The Wildcat lead was as many as ten points midway through the second quarter. “We did that tonight,” said coach Schils. Wayland didn’t hand it to us. They didn’t miss free throws. They didn’t turn it over to us.” A couple big buckets by Glaser helped Hastings trim the 25-15 Wildcat lead down to 26-24 by the half. Wayland struggled to finish quarters all night. Hastings had that 9-1 run to end the first half. After the Wildcats built their lead back up to 13 points midway through the third quarter, Hastings battled back with a 14-2 run to close the period. The Saxons outscored Wayland 6-2 over the course of the final six minutes of the game as well. Swartz played a big part in slowing the Wildcat runs, getting the ball up the court against the relentless Wayland defense and getting the Saxons into their offensive sets. “He’s taller. He can see things over the top of it, where Dane (Schils) and Riley (McLean) just aren’t tall enough,” said coach Schils “The kid works hard in the offseason and during the season. It’s good to see him come through in a game like this. He’s grown up. You love to see your seniors do that.” Swartz had to battle that pressure for most of the night, hardly having a moment to catch his breath on the sideline. The Saxons used some of their time-outs more to manage their breath than anything else. “They put a lot of ball pressure on,” said Swartz. “It’s tiring. I just did what I could. I just tried to focus on the next play. When I turned it over, I kept that in mind.” After a while, he just pushed through. “Once you get used to it, you can’t even feel it anymore,” said Swartz. “You can’t tell how tired you are. I felt it a lot more in the first half, but as the second half went on it was a lot easier to focus on just playing.” The Saxons are now 10-4 on the season. They’ll be home tonight for another league game against Forest Hills Eastern. Tuesday, the Saxons visit Caledonia. The Saxons’ Brad Hayden fires a jumper from the corner as Wayland’s Alex Lyle looks on from behind. The shot, with 49 seconds left in the fourth quarter, turned out to be the game-winner. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes haven’t beaten the state’s best yet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings haven’t been able to beat the best yet, but they brought their best into Tuesday night Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, as it was downed by DeWitt Tuesday night on the road and at Byron Center Saturday in a pair of non-conference contests. DeWitt came into the game ranked fifth in the state in Class B, while Byron Center was among the honorable mention ranks along with the Vikings. It’s been a tough non-conference slate for the Vikings, who also fell to tenth ranked Haslett earlier in the season. There’s a good chance that Lakewood will meet up with seventh ranked Gull Lake in their district tournament later this season. A 14-0 lead by the Vikings to start the fourth quarter against DeWitt put them in position to upset the Panthers, but a couple mistakes here and there and strong foul shooting allowed the Panthers to pull back in front and score a 50-45 victory. “It was probably our best all around effort of the year, from every member of our team. We played really hard for four quarters,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. After trailing 42-30 to enter the fourth quarter, the Vikings battled back to take a two point lead with about a minute to go. DeWitt’s Tori Klewicki-McNutt scored four straight points to get her team back in front. The Panther pressure helped its team build its early lead. DeWitt had an 18-11 lead after one quarter. “DeWitt’s press, which is a run and jump press, caused a lot of trouble for us,” said Thompson. “We adapted to it as the day went on, but it’s not a press that just causes turnovers. They get a lot of points off it.” DeWitt was also aggressive on offense, which helped it to a 17-for-20 performance at the foul line for the night. Alexis Brodbeck led Lakewood, with 12 points and seven assists. Anna Lynch added nine points, and Laurel Mattson had nine points and five rebounds. Byron Center scored a 44-32 win over the Vikings Saturday night. The Bulldogs had the second half comeback this time, outscoring the Vikings 26-10 in the second half, after Lakewood built a 2218 lead in the first half. Lakewood got nine points from Rachel Lynch and seven from Anna on the night. Kandace Crittenden led Byron Center with 15 points, and Rachel Kuiper, Lauren Schreiner, and Kaitlin Susan added seven each. The Vikings are now 11-4 overall, and 6-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division where they stand alone in first place in the league. Lansing Catholic fell for the second time in the league, 58-54 against Williamston Friday night, while the Vikings were scoring a 71-23 win at Perry. The Cougars are now tied with Portland for second place in the league, at 5-2. The Vikings host Lansing Catholic this Friday night. At Perry, the Vikings went on a 30-4 run to close out the first half and led 38-14 at the break. The lead was only 12-8 at one point early on. “We came out kind of slow to start the game,” said Thompson. “I think they might have been overlooking Perry at the beginning of the game.” The Viking defense was what got the offense going. Lakewood allowed the Ramblers just four points in the second quarter, seven points in the third, and only two in the fourth. The big cushion even allowed some of the Vikings with less experience in their zone defense to get some good game minutes. On the offensive end of the floor, Anna Lynch led the way with 17 points. Kati Kauffman added 14 points, and Jessica Hilley came off the bench to score nine. As a team, the Vikings hit nine three-pointers and were 45-percent from behind the arc. The Vikings were also 24-of-33 from the free throw line. 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The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team won the Lower Division championship at its Delton Kellogg Invitational Saturday, by performing better than any Delton cheer team ever. “We had our highest score in every round today,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds, “and we had the highest score we’ve ever had by 33 points. They had a really good day today. They did their work today.” The Panthers finished with a score of 654.6264, to edge Coloma by just over two points. The Comets finished with a score of 652.6060. Delton was just a bit better than the Comets in each of the first two rounds, then the two teams tied with a score of 272 in round three. The third round score was big for the Panthers. “I think we finally got the nerves out. They’re comfortable. They’re not scared to do it anymore,” Reynolds said of the final round performance. The Panthers scored a 200.40 in round one and a 182.2264 in round two. Coloma had a 199.40 in round one and a 181.2060 in round two. “The girls were so excited. They wanted it so bad today,” said Reynolds. “I wanted it so bad.” Berrien Springs was third with a total of 578.8650, followed by Hopkins 577.2040, Pennfield 574.1364, and Maple valley 549.80. Maple Valley had its best score of the season. The Lions’ round one score of 176.10 was the lowest of the day, but an improvement for the team which had been working hard on that round. They also added a 151.20 in round two and a 230.3 in round three. “We’ve been going for the energy factor and they put a lot more oomph into their routine,” said Maple Valley head coach April Wagner. The oomph factor includes having better energy, more tight formations, and “goosebumps”. “If you really get the crowd going, they’ll get goosebumps,” said Wagner. “When you watch those teams like Lakewood, they give you goosebumps. When you’re watching teams like that, you know they’re good.” Lakewood didn’t give their coach goosebumps Saturday, but managed to finish second to Gull Lake. The Blue Devils took the Upper Division championship with a score of 729.3608. Lakewood was second with a 727.8026, Hastings 696.88, Charlotte 669.3032, Zeeland West 625.7596, and Allegan 607.2902. The Vikings beat the Blue Devils in round three, 298.9 to 289.4, but couldn’t make up an 11-point hole. Lakewood scored a 216.80 in round one and 212.1026 in round two. The Blue Devils had a 219.90 in round one and 220.0608 in round two. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said that her team, which is still three girls short, as subpar in all three rounds. “If we would have had the round three we’re capable of, we would have beaten Gull Lake today,” said Martin. “They just didn’t have their hearts in it today. I was a little disappointed in all three rounds. It wasn’t what they did on Wednesday night.” Hastings was even better than it was at its league meet last Wednesday night. The Saxons scored a 205.50 in round one, 198.680 in round two, and 292.7 in round three. The Saxons had their best score yet in round two, thanks in part to a bigger group of girls out on the mat. They put 14 out for the round. Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its Lower Division Championship Saturday at the Panthers’ own Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DeWitt which edged out Mason and Lansing Catholic to win the competition at Haslett. The Panthers scored a 741.5270. DK wins title at Constantine, now shooting for KVA crown 77531804 Delton Kellogg flyer Sara Osborne is sent skyward by her bases during her team’s round three competition Saturday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Haylee Rhodes and the Hastings’ Saxons shout out to the crowd near the end of their round three performance Saturday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “All of their skills were on,” said Saxon head coach Amy Hubbell. “They keep doing it with more confidence. They’re yelling better and their confidence is better.” The skills the Saxons showed off included a toe touch, back handsprings, herkey jumps, back walkovers, and a heel stretch. The Saxons, Panthers, and Lions will all be a part of conference championship meets this Saturday. Hastings heads to the O-K Gold Championship meet at Thornapple Kellogg, after not having a competition since Saturday. “It’ll be nice to get five straight days of practice in,” said Hubbell. The Lions and Panthers had their final Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference jamboree Wednesday night, and will be at Maple Valley Saturday for the conference championship. Lakewood’s final league jamboree was also last night, at Grand Ledge. Even with its three regulars out, the Lakewood girls were still able to come out on top in the CAAC Crossover Meet it hosted last Wednesday. “This is our second highest score of the season,” said Martin. “Despite having to redo all three rounds. The girls did awesome. I am very proud of them.” The Vikings capped off the night with a great round three performance, scoring a 304.90 in the round. They finished with a total of 741.4853 points. Fowlerville was second at 702.3512, followed by Charlotte 665.7840, Grand Ledge 637.8700, and Owosso 599.2204. “This gave the girls the confidence back which they have had all season,” said Martin. “They now know they can fight back after a rough week.” Lakewood also scored a 222.2 in round one and a 214.3854 in round two. The Vikings had the top score in each of the three rounds, and Fowlerville had the second best score in each round. The Gladiators scored a 218.9 in round one, 200.3512 in round two, and 283.10 in round three. The Viking junior varsity was second, behind Charlotte in their crossover contest. “They did a great job also,” said Martin. “They have just gotten better and better each week. They are extremely young, with an extremely small group.” There were three CAAC Crossovers held Wednesday, with one at Waverly and one at Haslett as well. Lakewood had the second best score in all of the CAAC, topped only by Getting medals won’t be enough for the Panthers if they want to extend their string of Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling championships Saturday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestlers need those to be better medals than the ones the Schoolcraft Eagles earn. The Eagles head into the KVA Championship Meet at Pennfield Saturday in first place, after a 7-0 record in the league duals. The Delton boys were 6-1. The championship meet will be just the fourth individual tournament the Panthers have wrestled in all season long. “We’ve placed 11 guys at all three of them, so we’ve got to transition that into the league meet and match up with the Schoolcraft guys and beat them,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis. Delton Kellogg placed 11 guys Saturday at the Constantine Invitational, and took the championship at the ten-team tournament with 231 points. Jackson Lumen Christi was second with 201 points, followed by Constantine 191, and Three Rivers 190. “We had a great Saturday,” said Heethuis. Mark Loveland at 112 pounds, Jeff Town at 135, and Steven Romero at 189 all took flight championships. The final round win was a big one for Romero, who defeated Nick Russler from Jackson Lumen Christi 5-4 in overtime. Russler was a state qualifier in Division 3 last season. 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Many of those aided by Glastonbury Hall are international students attending college in Grand Rapids. Donations for the dinner are $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call 269-948-0095. The church is located on North Street, across from Tendercare Hastings. Concert will ‘Rock for Love’ Feb. 21 A benefit concert for Love Inc. of Barry County to help county residents in need is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Faith United Methodist Church’s Cornerstone Building (old sanctuary), 503 S. Grove St. (M-43), Delton. “Rock for Love” is the name of the event, featuring three local Christian bands: Internal Emotions, Apostle and Kedron. Admission is a suggested donation $2 or two cans of non-perishable goods “or whatever amount the Lord places on your heart,” said Mike C. Madill, an organizer of the event and member of the Kedron band. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the concert. Michigan fiddlers to jam in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After about a year of negotiations, sometimes peppered with controversial flare-ups, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education and the Hastings Education Association have reached agreement on a three-year contract for the district’s 156 teachers. The pact grants an average three percent hike per year in total compensation, including When adding up total compensation, including wages, benefits and taxes, the district’s cost per “average teacher” would be $97,106.08 for this school year. “Next year, that number goes to $99,808.74 ... The last year of the contract that number rises to $103,052. That far exceeds the parameters we gave to the negotiating team ...” – Treasurer Eugene Haas salary and step increases, according to School Board Trustee Kevin Beck. School board members Monday night voted 5 to 2 to approve the contract. Casting dissenting votes were Beck and Board Treasurer Eugene Haas, who both said the district can’t afford the monetary provisions. HEA teachers previously ratified the agree- ment by a vote of 135-15, according to a school official. Salary increases amount to 1.5 percent for the current school year; 1.25 percent for the 2009-10 school year; and 1.5 percent for the 2010-11 school year. The step increases are like built-in pay raises, in addition to the salary increases, and “are fairly often early on (in a teacher’s career) and then later it may be a longevity step,” Hastings Schools Superintendent Richard Satterlee said after the meeting. He also noted that step increases are based “on the bachelor’s (degree) scale or the master’s scale or the master’s plus.” The new contract is retroactive to July 1, 2008, and continues through June 30, 2011. The agreement runs the gamut from a starting salary of $35,022 to the highest salary of $75,110. When adding up total compensation, including wages, benefits and taxes, Haas said the district’s cost per “average teacher” would be $97,106.08 for this school year. “Next year, that number goes to $99,808.74 ... The last year of the contract that number rises to $103,052. That far exceeds the parameters we gave to the negotiating team ... We have a responsibility to the children and taxpayers to have a contract that is fair and equitable to all concerned, and I encourage each of you to vote no,” he told the board prior to ratification. Satterlee said, after the meeting, “Our attempt was to look at total compensation and putting limits, a cap, on the cost of their (teachers’ health) insurance. They did take a reduced insurance product. It’s still through MESSA (Michigan Education Special Services Association), but with higher deductibles and that type of thing, which lowers our cost.” One of his reasons for wanting the cap “is the way MESSA is going to rate insurance based on individual districts in the future instead of regionally,” Satterlee said. “I’m very concerned that we may see, due to some of the health conditions we have and our veteran faculty, large rate increases. That’s one of the reasons I wanted the cap in there,” he said. Satterlee said putting the cap on insurance was an important concession teachers made because he fears double digit increases in the future. Teachers currently do not have a cap on the amount the district will pay for monthly health insurance premiums. The cap goes into “I believe that the teachers need to be compensated fairly, but as fiscal stewards of the Hastings Area Schools, this contract does not allocate our financial resources equitably...” – Trustee Kevin Beck Walk for Warmth is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, starting from the Barry County Courthouse lawn, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Walk registration begins at 9 See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 “There’s no flexibility in this contract if our financial conditions change in the state of Michigan.” If the governor does impose cuts in funding, “we’re going to be in serious trouble ...” – Treasurer Eugene Haas the difference,” he said. Teachers will keep their same prescription plan, but there are $100 to $200 deductibles in the actual health care plan. Prior to the vote, Trustee Tammy Pennington said she had some reservations about the contract, but she voted to approve the agreement. “We have the finest teaching staff ...,” she said, calling the pay increases “ pretty modest. “... I do appreciate that there were some concessions (by teachers) in the contract,” Pennington said, including one she particularly wanted which provides for the teaching staff to pay more for their health care. “...I think the negotiating team did a good job. I think there was genuine concern on the CONTRACT, continued on page 5 Sluggish economy reflected in county planning activities by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Total revenue for the Barry County Planning and Zoning Board in 2008 was $35,456, which is less than half a typical year’s revenue, Jim McManus told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. McManus, director of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Board, gave what he called “one of his shortest annual reports,” detailing activities during 2008. In the report, McManus said, “Unfortunately, 2008 will be regarded as one of the worst years in the history of the planning department.” The primary reason for the downturn, he said, was a decrease in permits, including land division applications, special use, variance and site plan applications. The 53 new addresses issued in 2008 were 2009 Maple Syrup Festival Queen crowned The Michigan Fiddlers Association will be returning to the Barry County Commission on Aging Saturday, Feb. 21, for a day of music, food and dancing. Fiddlers will be showing their stuff from 2 to 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be available for open microphone, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. From 6 to 9 p.m., there will be plenty of music, including fiddles, guitars, dulcimers, bass fiddles, piano and more. Beginning at 6 p.m., the floor will be open for round, square and couples dancing. The Commission on Aging will be offering a homemade dinner of hearty turkey casserole, dinner roll, fruited JellO, pie and beverage. Dinner will be available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $6 for adults. All proceeds from dinner will go toward COA services for homebound seniors. Admission to the jamboree is free of charge, but freewill offerings will be appreciated. Proceeds at the door are split 50/50 by the Fiddlers Association and the COA. The Commission on Aging is located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. For more information, call Nellie at 517-628-2108 or Bob at 269-945-2500. Walk will help local residents effect for the 2009-10 school year and is $1,500 per month per teacher. The current monthly insurance premium is $1,413. “If it exceeds $1,500, they (teachers) pay Arriannah Perez (left) was crowned the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Monday night. To be eligible for the competition, each candidate must be in her junior year of high school, live in the Maple Valley district and submit an essay for judging. The girls are judged on their knowledge of the syrup-making process, amount of first-hand experience making syrup and ability to represent the community with poise, appearance and speaking ability. Hannah Gardner, Shauna Frailey and Kayla Shaw are part of the court, and along with the queen, will attend several events throughout the state to promote the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Dozens of friends and family and members of the community crowded the sanctuary of the Vermontville Congregational Church as four local young women vied for the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen crown. At the end of the evening, it was Arriannah Perez, the daughter of John and Kathie Perez of Vermontville, who was awarded the title and the tiara. The other three candidates, who were named as members of the 2009 Queen’s Court and also awarded tiaras, sashes and $300 scholarships, were Shauna Frailey of Dowling, daughter of Todd Frailey and Jody Jones; Hannah Gardner, daughter of Steve and Janice Gardner of Vermontville; and Kayla Shaw, daughter of Anthony and Lisa Shaw of Vermontville. The evening started in the church basement QUEEN, continued on page 8 the lowest since at least 1997, and according to the report “likely since the 1980s” McManus stressed in his report that enforcement continued to be a priority. He predicted that 2009 will be a “relatively” easy year. The board met Thursday, Feb. 12, instead of the regular Tuesday meeting because commissioners had attended a conference Tuesday. The only major discussion at Thursday’s meeting was the decision to re-appoint Dr. V. Harry Adrounie to the county’s solid waste oversight committee as the health associate/environmental professional representative. Following discussion, the board decided to re-appoint Adrounie. Others re-appointed or appointed to threeyear positions on boards were: Agriculture preservation board — Tom Eckert, Natural Resources Conservation position; Paul Wing, agriculture interest position; Shirley Barnum, agriculture interest. Solid waste oversight committee — Ken Neil, general public position; Joanne Barnard, general public position; Steve Essling, recycling industry position; Don Johnson, solid waste industry position. In addition, David Kilmer was named to the Charlton Park Village and Museum Board, and Mark Paradowski and Jim DeYoung were appointed to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, citizen-at-large positions. These are three-year terms. In other business, the board of commissioners heard from County Surveyor Brian Reynolds on the re-monumentation of the county. The commissioners approved the standard monumentation agreement and will send a resolution asking the state to support the program with funding. The effort is part of an ongoing project to provide standardized property markers throughout the county and is part of a statewide effort. The state currently is not re-imbursing the county, which prompted the resolution. The commissioners approved a $7,825 bid from Able Construction for home rehabilitation at 812 E. Madison Street, to be paid for from the Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation Fund. They also approved the $5,911 bid from Lakewood Builders for home rehabilitation at 142 Irving Road, to be paid for from the Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation Fund. The commissioners also approved $5,000 Barry County Parks and Recreation grants for Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships. The next meeting of the Barry County Commissioners will be Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9 a.m. in the commission meeting room. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS High school students promote hope through Winterfest activities continued from front page a.m., opening ceremonies start at approximately 9:30 a.m., and one- and three-mile outdoor walks begin at 10 a.m. The event, sponsored by Community Action, raises funds to help low-income, elderly and disabled residents who have fallen on hard times stay warm during the winter. Walkers are asked to collect monetary pledges, and all the funds raised in Barry County are used to help residents of Barry County only. Non-walkers may mail a donation or drop it off at the local Community Action office. Pledge sheets can be picked up at local businesses or by contacting the local Community Action office, 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400, Hastings, For more information, contact Bev Newton at 269-948-4260, or by e-mail at beverlyn@caascm.org. Millage proposal to be on May 5 ballot for Hastings Schools’ repairs and capital improvements Seven buildings in the Hastings Area School System need roof replacements and improvements. Southeastern Elementary School needs to have a boiler replaced. Tuck pointing needs to done at the Central School Annex and Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools’ gyms. The list of needs go on and on. The only viable way to pay for those repairs and improvements, the Hastings Board of Education says is with a one mill tax increase for five years. Otherwise, repairs and replacements would have to come from an already stretched general fund budget and would reduce the dollars available to meet students’ educational needs for such things as up-to-date textbooks, computers, teacher salaries and supplies, according to school officials. Voters in the Hastings Area School System will be asked to approve the one mill per year for five years for a building site improvement fund when they go to the polls Tuesday, May 5. School board members approved the wording for the ballot at Monday night’s board meeting. The same proposal was defeated last year. With refinancing the school district has done with its 1998-99 bonds, school officials have actually saved taxpayers the amount of funds being requested for the building site improvement fund at the upcoming election, Hastings Schools Superintendent Richard Satterlee said. The millage would generate about $534,000 annually. For a property owner of a $100,000 (market value) home, the millage would cost about $50 per year or 96¢ per week. According to law, School districts may only use such a fund for capital improvements like purchasing, erecting, remodeling, or repairing facilities, site acquisitions or improvements, and acquiring or installing technology infrastructure. Of the school district’s buildings, “we need to keep them in great shape not only for the safety of our students, but also to provide students with an environment conducive for learning,” Satterlee has said. In other business, the board: • Heard public comment from three people. Jana Brandt inquired as to what is going to happen with the Young Five’s/Kindergarten program in the coming year. She was informed that at this point the district intends on running kindergarten only. That’s because the legislature has proposed to cut funding in half for those districts that do not provide all day, every day Young Five’s classes. She was also told that at this point the legislature appears to be waffling on the subject so school officials are not certain exactly what will shake out. Titia Gray informed the Board that she felt Earl Cooklin, who heads the schools’ food service, was doing a disservice by charging “free/reduced’ students a Type A lunch when they only desired milk. She felt this is wasteful and fraudulent and that the district should not be doing this. Cooklin, she said, denied that he told staff that the students participating in the free/reduced lunch program had to obtain a full meal in order to get milk if they packed their lunch. Staff, she said, disputed that claim. Heather Pasqurelli questioned the Board about when it is appropriate for a teacher to notify a parent of difficulties a child might be having at school. She had asked questions earlier in the year and was not informed until recently. • Approved a number of proposed curriculum-related travel study trips: Hastings High School Varsity Singers to travel to Chicago, Illinois for the Heritage Music Festival completion April 18-19; Hastings High School Business Professionals of America to the State Conference in Grand Rapids March 1922 and to the National Conference in Dallas, Texas May 6-10; Hastings High School Band to travel to New York City April 22-26; Hastings High School Youth in Government Club to attend the Spring Michigan Youth in Government conference in Lansing March 25-29; and Hastings Middle School eighth grade summer science students to travel to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg Battlefield June 3-7. The board also gave its “approval in principle” to the Hastings Middle School Class Trip for eighth graders to Chicago Thursday, May 21. • Granted an extended leave of absence to Janet Metzger, a Food Services employee and approved the return from leave of absence of Valerie Campbell, a Title I teacher at Central Elementary; Kathy Lane, a paraprofessional at Star Elementary; and Mark Martin, high school assistant principal. • Approved the adoption of the Social Studies/Western World – sixth grade textbooks, Social Studies/Eastern World – seventh grade textbooks, and Social Studies/Ancient Civilizations – sixth and seventh grade textbooks for use at Hastings Middle School. Approval also was given to the Algebra II A/B and Introductory Statistics courses that will be offered at Hastings High School. • Accepted, with appreciation, the donations from: Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. which gave 14 laptop computers valued at $2,800; an anonymous donor who gave $6,000 to be used to purchase additional technology at Northeastern Elementary School; Pizza Hut of Hastings for a gift of $800 to Northeastern Elementary to be used for Northeastern’s fifth grade camp and several other projects taking place at the school; Hastings City Bank for $1,000 for use by Hastings High School Business Professionals of America students who require funding for either the state or national Conference; Tom Watson, of TNR Machine, for $548 to cover the cost of hotel rooms when the Hastings High School wrestling team spent the night Friday, Jan. 23 while at a wrestling tournament they attended in Beulah, Mich; Dr. David Mansky, DPM, who gave 45 pairs of children’s boots, collected during his annual boot drive and valued at $675. • Held a closed session to discuss negotiations with district employee groups. The next regular Hastings Board of Education meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Hastings High School. Lent observances begin next week Local churches will begin the observance of Lent which is often a time to contemplate the meaning of faith with special services on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25. Churches are invited to share information about their special services. This penitential season ends with the joy of resurrection on Easter, April 12. Representatives from any church who would like their Lent events listed should send information to patricia@j-adgraphics by noon on Tuesdays. This information will be printed on a space-available basis in the Banner, Reminder and community papers. Orangeville St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. During Lent, Rector Barbara Wilson will give a series of sermons based on Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God, by Mark Batterson. Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 11850 Nine Mile Road. Wilson said all are welcome to attend during Lent and all year. Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week Hastings High School Student Council has been hard at work all week to promote breast cancer awareness through Winterfest activities. Each year, the council selects a cause to promote through games and activities. This year the council decided to support breast cancer awareness and their own teacher Carrie Roe. Roe has been diagnosed with breast cancer that has now spread to her lungs. The student council is selling T-shirts this week to raise funds for both Roe and the Breast Cancer Foundation. “I bought a shirt to support Mrs. Roe and because half the money is being donated to breast cancer research, and I support that,” said senior Becky Gahan. Here, student council members Alexis Hickey (left), Dallas McKay, Anna Cooley and Jenny Feldpausch show off the T-shirts they are selling this week during lunch. Loose change campaign ends with cheers, tears by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It seems only fitting that the “Loose Change Changes Lives” campaign in the Thornapple Kellogg school system to raise funds to assist new resident Josh Hoffman with his new home ended before the start of the varsity basketball game on Feb. 6. Teachers Shelly Erb and Kay Griffith from McFall Elementary; Deb Jensen at Lee Elementary; Sarah Keizer and the Page Elementary Student Council; Rojean Sprague, whose efforts at the middle school started the campaign; and the high school’s Lyndsey Fischer, Liz Ritsema and the entire student council helped raise $17,720. The campaign ended after Christmas break. “This amount, combined with the fundraising efforts in the community, helped to raise over $84,000 to help pay for the propane generator to power the house in case of an outage, as well as the oxygen distribution system that allows Hoffman to use oxygen in many rooms of the house,” said Nicole Haywood, coordinator of the Josh Hoffman Fund. Haywood spoke many times during the fall at the schools in the district to explain Hoffman’s service to the United States in the Marines and the incident that caused the injuries which left him a quadriplegic. She explained that the basement, or Hoffman’s “man cave,” will be finished in the spring. Furnishings for the home have been purchased. The fund will also help cover future utility expenses, as well. At the house-warming ceremony Jan. 31, Haywood reported that the fund was able to give $10,000 to Homes for Our Troops, the organization that built the home with volunteer assistance to help cover any expenses they had on the Hoffman house, so they may use their own funds to help another soldier who deserves a home also. In addition to the fundraising efforts by Thornapple Kellogg students and staff, Haywood said, “People have given in so many ways, from generous individual and business donors to people giving their loose change in the containers at gas stations, restaurant and businesses from Hastings to Rockford. Businesses held holiday giving drives and dancers from Caledonia Dance Center held a turn-a-thon.” In addition to Thornapple Kellogg, students Byron Center, Charlotte and Maple Valley all brought their pennies, nickels and dimes for Hoffman while the Rockford’s wrestling team and Caledonia’s Kettle Lake Elementary Student Council used creative ways to raise money, also. Haywood mentioned that some of the most touching stories included Max, an eighth grader who asked for donations to the Josh Hoffman Fund instead of gifts for his birthday. The family of Sgt. Peter C. Neesley donated $626. Sgt. Neesley was killed on Christmas Day 2007 while serving in Iraq. The $626 was the total amount of his last tax return. The family said they donated this to Hoffman, knowing their son would have been proud of him and his sacrifice, as well. The Josh Hoffman Fund will continue to be open to donations at any Chemical Bank branch location. “Hoffman and his fiance, Heather Lovell, have felt such love and support already from this community. They are so appreciative of all the people who spent time and effort to make this home a reality for them. They know they are in a special community.” Fundraiser Saturday has balloon ride prize by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, Feb. 28, Cindie Ritzema will be the focus of a fundraiser planned by her former co-workers at the Middleville branch of Chemical Bank. The organizers have acquired another special prize, a hot air balloon ride, courtesy of Sky High Balloon Rides. The fundraiser begins at 5 p.m. at Champs on Main Street, Middleville, with appetizers available, along with pizza from Three Brothers Pizza. The cost is $5 per person. From 9 to 10 p.m. Champs will host a happy hour, donating part of the drink proceeds to the fund. In addition to food, there will be a silent auction with prizes such as breakfast with the WGRD Morning Show’s “Free Beer and Hot Wings,” a gift certificate to the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro in Hastings, and a gift certificate to the day spa at Design One. The event will have surprise drawings as well. Ritzema has the systemic sclerosis form of scleroderma, for which there is no cure. The disease is now involving her internal organs. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The word scleroderma means “hard skin,” and Ritzema is suffering both from the impact on her skin and internally from the disease which gets progressively worse. Ritzema travels to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for treatments. After about two years at Chemical Bank, she had to leave due to the disease. She also used to do permanent make-up for private clients. Stephanie Bucher and Ashley Gustinis both work at the Middleville Chemical Bank branch. They have been working along with fellow employees Ann Uhlberg, Troy Sutton, Ashley Walters, Marilyn McLenithan and Brittany Armstead to make the Cindie Ritzema Fund a reality. Donations can be made to the fund at any Chemical Bank branch, or stop by Champs on Feb. 28. Tea party planned to raise money for HHS musical production Everyone is invited to attend a s p e c i a l t e a p a r t y, f e a t u r i n g M r s . Potts and friends from the upcoming Hastings High School musical production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The tea party will be held a t 2 p . m . S a t u r d a y, F e b . 2 1 , a t B a c k D o o r D e l i , 11 8 W. S t a t e S t . i n downtown Hastings. The cost for the party is $5 per p e r s o n a n d i n c l u d e s c o ff e e , t e a , punch, cake, biscotti and an opportunity to have a picture taken with Mrs. Potts and get character autographs. Names will be drawn from adult tickets for free tickets to the show which will be held at Central Auditorium, Feb. 26 to March 1, and another drawing for a “magical” rose. For more information or to make reservations, call Lainie Partridge at 269-908-8053. Mrs. Potts, (Bethany Roderick, standing back row, left) and villagers Kyle Letot (standing, right) and Elaine Ingram, (seated, from left) Autumn Lundquist-Hubert and Bethany Roberts from the Hastings High School production of “Beauty and the Beast,” prepare for the tea party which will be held at Heart’s Desire in downtown Hastings Saturday, Feb. 21. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 3 ‘Have a Heart’ raises $31,000 for Green Gables Haven by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Green Gables Haven Director Janie Bergeron spoke with emotion as she talked about what her position at the shelter for battered women means to her. “I love what I do and thank you for letting me do it,” she told the audience of 200 on Valentine’s Day at the Ever After Banquet Hall. This is the largest fundraising event of the year, and Bergeron told the audience that this year the Green Gables Haven board will probably be doing more fundraising because they have been notified that they have lost $75,000 in funding from the State of Michigan as part of the budget work being done in Lansing. However, Bergeron learned Tuesday from State Rep. Brian Calley that the reduction in the entitlement budget is for the 2009-10 year and has not year been approved. “He is continuing to fight the good fight on our behalf and will keep us informed of state support decisions,” she said Tuesday. Because of the generosity of the evening’s sponsors — Appletree Auctioneering, Coleman Agency, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Law Weathers and Richardson, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Pennock Health Services and Service Express Inc. — all proceeds from the evening will go to benefit the individuals in crisis situations. Most of the Green Gables Haven staff was able to attend the event on Valentine’s Day with just two staying behind. The evening was filled with fun and good food and lots of laughter. Young people assisting during the evening were Mitchell Brisboe, Nicole Rybiski and Troy Dailey. “This is a little different than what I usually do as a volunteer at Woodlawn Meadows,” said Dailey, a junior at Hastings High School. More than 100 items were in the silent auction, which, along with a blitz raffle, gave guest ways to bid high and bid often. Fundraiser Chair Melody Bowman showed her skill at getting the reluctant to bid. The evening ended with a live auction, with auctioneers Jim Lumbert and Jennie Hayes from Appletree Auctioneering keeping the energy up and encouraging bids on everything from a commemorative Green Gables Haven hand-painted ornament to a magic show by Dave Storms that would go to a child at the shelter to a Gorilla Gear UnderCover Series ground blind. A total of 30 items were in the live auction. Bergeron said she is already planning the next fundraiser, the second Derby Party on May 2. She encourages anyone who attended the Valentine event or who wants to dust off their picture hats and mark their calendars for May 2. For more information on ways to donate to Green Gables Haven, call Bergeron at 269-945-0526. Rob Dombkowski (center) tries his best to convince Lisa Flohr and Linda Wright they should buy raffle tickets to support the endowment fund. Party-goer Jim Fisher looks over some of the items in the live auction as auctioneers Jim Lumbert and Jennie Hayes keep up everyone’s energy. The movers and shakers who made the “Have a Heart” charity dinner and auction were Melody Bowman, Janie Bergeron and Stephanie Fekkes. Janet Vasquez holds a cake baked by Kim Thomas that was on the “blitz” raffle Chad Price examines a crossbow that was part of the live auction. Nancy Goodin from Hastings City Bank was one of the donors who spoke about the importance of supporting the work of Green Gables Haven. Paul McGuire looks over the items in the Chinese raffle as Brady Petersen and Sarah Thunder try to convince him to take a chance and buy a ticket. About 200 people attended the “Have a Heart” event and raised more than $31,000 for Green Gables Haven. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Focus should be on B.C., not D.C. On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Barry County Democratic Party held its spring convention. A large number of our delegates and members expressed a concern that as Michigan citizens, our needs are not being met by our current Congressional representative, Vern Ehlers. Michigan faces unprecedented economic chaos resulting from the near-collapse of the banking and investment system and the demise of the traditional automobile industry. Decreasing federal funding for infrastructure and public improvements, especially schools, has sapped the state's ability to make a quick recovery and retool for a high-tech or greentech future. Congressmen Ehlers voted against Michigan's best interests at a time when it is most critical. He has repeatedly by stood against the economic stimulus package(s) in a consistent pattern of partisanship. The participants of the Barry County Democratic Caucus find Ehlers’ voting record to be morally and economically reprehensible. We ask that Elhers start voting with the needs of his constituency. We invite the public to join us in pressuring Congressman Elhers to pay attention to the problems here in Barry County, rather than running with the herd in Washington, DC. Rosemary Anger, chair Barry County Democratic Committee Ehlers’ vote was political statement To the editor: I received a newsletter from Congressman Vern Ehlers explaining why he voted ‘no’ on the federal economic stimulus bill. I found his explanation of why he voted no on the stimulus bill very unconvincing and sent him an email similar to this letter. He might find it glorious playing in the band of the Titanic as it goes down. I say, let's get more women and children into the lifeboats. Even Fox News in full attack-theDemocrats mode could only come up with $2 billion in what they called "pork." And they had to include early childhood education dollars as pork. I guess they think it's wasteful to spend money on early childhood education. Maybe we should spend an equivalent amount on construction of workhouses for the poor instead. If there is even $2 billion of "pork" in a $789 billion bill, it would only be .3 percent. That would probably be a congressional record in conscientious spending. Almost every day, I learn of another friend, family member or customer of my small busi- ness who is laid off or fired. Literally. Clearly, we need to help each other. On many issues in the past, Ehlers has demonstrated a thoughtful independence and integrity by sponsoring or supporting measures on protecting our environmental, medical or human rights. But I'm very disappointed in his failure to protect our economic wellbeing. I consider the en masse Republican House vote against the economic stimulus bill to be self-defeating partisan politics at its worst. Michigan stands to receive up to $18 billion from this stimulus legislation. I'm sorry that Congressman Ehlers decided it was more important to make a political statement than to work on improving things in Michigan. Fortunately, majorities in the House saw the dire needs of our state, and the nation as a whole, and voted for the measure. Kenneth M. Kornheiser, Plainwell Sewer would be huge asset to county’s environment To the editor: When a residence or business enters into an agreement with South West Barry County Sewer or Gun Lake Sewer Authority, that sewer authority is responsible and must take care of all maintenance and repair, including pumps that go down and need replacing with 24-hour emergency service, which all sewer authorities do, and South West has its own pumper truck. Thornapple Township also is on sewer at Duncan Lake. Supervisor Don Boysen can attest to how this valuable service is an asset, and this is what the sewer fee is charged for when you connect to these utilities. As you indicated yourself back a few weeks ago in the Banner on the article for the County’s Time of Sale or Transfer ordinance TOST that this was a positive program to help keep our environment safe and clean-as do the sewer authorities have a tremendous job of cleaning up our lakes by putting them on their sewer utilities. Look at the great impact it has had on Wall Lake, Gun Lake and now Long Lake. For South West Barry County Sewer Authority to bring their line through to Pennock also would give the opportunity to the residents on Podunk Lake to hook into this line as the residents on Podunk Lake Road are in dire need of and the lake really is in need of, along with Thornapple Valley Church, which has grown tremendously, and possibly KCC. Yes this does take away from a septic tank pumper’s business, but if you truly care for the environment, especially our local lakes in this county, it is well worth it. As for what you have been through with your system at J-Ad we are aware of the maintenance and problems you have had as we have helped you out. And one way that we did help you was giving you the advice to talk to the City of Hastings about not being charged to dump the waste from your holding tanks at their plant and getting them to accept this waste at the time that they were not accepting this waste for any residential area and yours had to be transported to the Gun Lake or South West Plant at quite an expense to you. You should be made aware however, that the City of Hastings Waste Water treatment plant is run differently then the Sewer Authority Plants are run with different regulations. If South West Barry County Sewer is given the go-ahead to put this sewer line through to Pennock and they accept their offer to do so, it would be a huge asset to Barry County’s environment by keeping it cleaner and healthier, along with making another lake cleaner and much more healthier to enjoy. Barb Lyons Hastings (Editor’s Note: I was under the impression the system would be installed for Pennock's use only, not adding other locations along the route. If others were going to be allowed to tap in along the way, it certainly makes more sense for Pennock to be willing to go the distance for the sewer service. But it still doesn't solve their water supply issues, which are just as important as the sewer issues, probably more so. Community rallies to help United Way exceed goal As part of the 73rd annual victory celebration, community members gathered in Hastings Feb. 5 to learn that, in spite of a widespread recession, Barry County United Way met its goal of more than half-million dollars for the 2009 drive — $550,000. One might think this would be the year that campaign members, though doing their best, would fall short of the goal due to economic issues facing so many in the area. Not only did they meet the goal, the community exceeded that number due to so many contributors feeling obligated to help those less fortunate. This year, co-chairs Carl Schoessel and Cortney Collison and a long list of volunteers had a big job to accomplish in meeting the needs for the county. Thanks to the local United Way, countless families were able to get the support they needed to make their lives a little more comfortable. Barry County United Way Director Lani Forbes told community members at the victory party, “Contributors thought of ‘we’ before ‘me,’” and reached out a hand to continue the work of the United Way agencies. This year’s campaign theme "Live United" was an expression of how contributors could show their influence through helping people and entire families in need. Three companies were given special awards for their contributions to the program. I’m pleased to acknowledge J-Ad Graphics received the Give Award, for its long history of giving. This year, J-Ad employees increased their donations by 121 percent, which our company matched along with publicizing United Way and their agencies activities throughout the year. And congratulations to Hastings Mutual Insurance for receiving the Advocate Award for having the largest campaign in the county. This year, 79 percent of their employees participated in the campaign, which was the largest participation for a company with more than 300 employees. The Volunteer Award went to Coleman Agency of Hastings, for its efforts in volunteerism. The company encourages employees to be involved in at least eight hour of volunteer service a month. Every year, the United Way board pores over the list of requests from local agencies of programs they hope to offer or expand throughout the county. From young kids to senior citizens, United Way programs are available to help in many ways. A new program recently announced in combination with the Barry Community Foundation and the United Way was set up to help people hurt by the economic slowdown. The "community needs" program is ready to "help those hardest hit by current economic conditions," said Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Hildreth. "We’re looking to help the working poor and their families, the newly unemployed, the elderly and disabled living on fixed incomes," said Hildreth. She went on the say "the number of people seeking help is at an all-time high. During difficult economic times, family stress surges, and the demand increases for crisis counseling, shelter, medical care, violenceand suicide-prevention services. Community organizations are bracing for a dramatic increase in the need for charitable services throughout 2009." Donations to the foundation’s and United Way’s Extreme Community Needs Fund will help sustain this full range of services for those hardest hit by the current economy, said Hildreth. “It’s time for all of us to draw on the American spirit that has always united us and sustained us during hard times." Through the United Way, contributors across the county can give each year, knowing their money will be used wisely for a host of programs offered to area recipients. Through the United Way, contributors give knowing that 23 local agencies will be able to provide 34 programs for people around the county. Programs such as Hospice, Catholic Family Services, ARK of Barry County, MSU Extension, Commission on Aging, Child Abuse Prevention, Habitat for Humanity, Green Gables Haven, Food Bank, DARE, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the Barry County Health Plan, just to name a few. They also support programs such as Fresh Food Initiative, the Volunteer Center, Homeless Prevention, Back Pack Program for kids, financial mentoring and emergency funding for electric shut-off and help paying for fuel, rent or mortgages. Plus, through emergency funding, the local United Way has provided support for people in need of glasses, dental care, hearing aids, car repair and even equipment such as a hot water heater. When you think of it, where else could you go to seek the kind of support offered by our local United Way? Giving to the United Way, makes it easy to "live united," by making life a little easier for those in need or finding themselves in unusual circumstances needing outside support. For a complete list of volunteers, company sponsors and campaign results look in the Feb. 12 edition of the Banner. Thanks for the information Last week, I discussed the announcement Pennock Hospital officials made in selecting an architect and construction firm for the new hospital. As part of my opinion column, I questioned hospital officials’ judgment in connecting sewer services with the Hope Township system nearly 10 miles away. The system would only accommodate gray water, leaving the solids in a tank on site to be hauled back to the main plant when needed. I stated it could cost the hospital thousands, if not millions, over the years for maintenance of the system. According to Jesse Lyons of Lyons Septic Service, the Hope Township system has its own tanker and maintenance crew to take care of the system. The hospital would still have to pay for all the installation of more than nine miles of pipe through Rutland and Hope townships. Lyons maintains that the hospital would be saved from most of the expense of maintaining the system. That would help, but I still think its imperative the hospital and the City come to some agreement for services, because in the long run it will save the hospital and city taxpayers a great deal of money over the years. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. New hospital would bring more jobs To the editor: Is it not nice to see in this economy that we have an organization that wants to move forward and create growth and jobs? The ‘doom and gloom’ editorial about Pennock Hospital (Banner Feb. 12) moving forward with construction in this day and age of layoffs is seeing a glass half empty. I chose to see it as half full. With the new hospital, could we not see an increase in revenue from jobs and more business from an expanded facility? So, why not say that the new Gun Lake Casino being built is bad in this economy, or are you so in bed with the city that you can’t see progress? Expanding a business in any time is good for the economy and now when we need it most, you are against it. You are assuming that rates will go up, etc. As to having Spectrum Health come in, they have a lot of other worries at this time than trying to take over in Hastings. I have agreed with most of the editorials, but this one was way off base. Wonder if you needed a new building to grow your business, would you not take advantage of the opportunity? Oh wait, you did purchase the downtown business and moved it to your print shop, taking taxes off the city rolls. When you point a finger, four are always pointing back at you. I think the city had its opportunity to partner with Pennock and lost out. Let it go. Wolfram Hentschel, Hastings Always with the wrong address To the editor: I get so many address labels with my name on them and the wrong address. That is really wasteful; no one can use them. I have lived here for 25 years, and in 2007, the zoning board decided to change the numbers on our street. They sent me 3369 and then sent to all charities, insurance, businesses, etc. 3362 and that is my neighbor across the street. Even the Banner does not use 3369. Why? What do I have to do? Ilene Seeber, Hastings (Editors Note, For some reason, the software used by J-Ad Graphics does not accept 3369. We have been in contact with the company that certifies our list, and they informed us the issue has been resolved.) The Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Make all-day, every-day kindergarten mandatory? Do you think schools should provide Young Fives classes and allday every-day kindergarten even if the federal government does not provide financial support for these programs? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Nancy Dennis, Dowling: “Absolutely, the earlier we can educate children, the chances they will succeed are greater. They will have more time to learn.” Eugene Gibson, Hastings: “Yes, because going all day will get them prepared for the routine they will have in first grade.” Tamera Gibson, Hastings: “I think both these programs should be supported because they allow children to both get more education and more time to learn social skills and learn how to get along with other children.” Andrew Watson, Carlton Township: “If the federal government requires school districts to provide some education programs, the government should pay for them.” Eric Jachim, Middleville: “I wouldn’t want to go to kindergarten all day long. I think that is too much for little kids.” Renzella Curtis, Yankee Springs: “As a former kindergarten teacher, I think it is helpful for young children to have more time in which to both learn and to socialize.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 5 CONTRACT, continued from page 1 part of the staff... It recognizes that yes, we do have financial difficulties, but that we need to move forward,” she said. The board’s negotiating team included Trustee Terry McKinney, Vice President Dr. Scott Hodges and Kevin Harty, the board’s attorney. Beck and Haas tried to persuade their fellow board members to reject the contract. Beck noted that during negotiations “negativism has leaked out and affected lots of other areas. With that being said, the desire to get on with the business of education is not a reason to enter into a contract where immediate problems are alleviated, but in the long run, larger issues are ignored or made harder to deal with. “I’ve been told that not supporting this proposal is a vote against the administration and the Negotiations Committee, which support it. I’ve also heard that a vote against this proposal would be a vote against the teachers. I don’t believe either is true. What I’m worried about is the negative educational impact that could take place,” he said. Beck noted that total compensation in the contract for HEA teachers “would be over three percent annually in salary and steps and benefits and that’s calculated by the administration. Estimated revenue increases are flat, to a high of one percent over the same period. “The HEA contract encompasses about 55 to 60 percent of the school’s budget. With a fund balance of only 1.5 percent approximately, increases cannot simply be absorbed and the fund balance reduced. Increases in class sizes, layoffs and continual postponement of updated buses, books and maintenance could be looming,” he warned. “The administration has said it has ideas in order to pay for the increase, but has given the board very little information on what this entails. I believe that the teachers need to be compensated fairly, but as fiscal stewards of the Hastings Area Schools, this contract does not allocate our financial resources equitably...” Beck said. Haas said he is not opposed to compensating teachers fairly. “I’m not a person who dislikes teachers. I respect our teachers. They work hard for the money they make. This contract ... is not fair to all concerned... nor is it efficient to all concerned... There’s no flexibility in this contract if our financial conditions change in the state of Michigan,” he said. Haas said the contract does not include a provision to re-open the contract and re-negotiate if per pupil state funding is cut. If the governor does impose cuts in funding, “we’re going to be in serious trouble ... “Second of all, I’m opposed because this contract does not allow us to build up our fund equity. When we hired Mr. Satterlee, one of the mandates that was given to him was to build fund equity.” Haas said the district is operating on “thin ice” with the current fund equity of 1.5 percent because that fund balance is needed to take care of unplanned expenses and emergencies. “It’s not meant to fund the operation of the district,” he said. “Now the fund balance we have is so slim that any very major expense is going to put us into trouble. Essentially, this contract precludes the superintendent from building the fund balance for at least the next three years.” During the approximate 18 months Satterlee has been at the helm of the district, Haas said there has been a slight increase in the fund balance, “but all of a sudden we’re going to freeze that with this contract and that’s something ... we can’t afford to do.” Initially, he said, the board was looking at a 1.25 percent increase in total compensation “and now we’re at three percent. “As I look across this board, the vast majority own their own businesses and I know that you don’t run your business this way...,” Haas said. Hodges responded that each of his employees received raises this year. And he said he doesn’t treat the school’s budget any different than his own. Board President Pat Endsley said her employees also received raises this year and an increase in their medical insurance benefits. She noted that teachers are paying more out-of-pocket expenses themselves. “I really struggled with this contract ... I wish we had all the money in the world ...,” Endsley said, but she feels this is the least the board can do right now. (See separate story in this issue for more school board news.) Thornapple Players to mix Dickens and love this weekend Grant Cary and Lola (Doug and Norma Jean Acker, back) try to stop Cupid (Dick Curtis, on chair) from creating a love match with his arrow as Mr. Lonely (Jeff Kniaz) tries to win over Connie (Angie Seeber). the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol and Swinkunas, Angie Seeber, Terry Dennison, Val Fay, Laurie Quada, Gene Greenfield, Jeff Kniaz, Angie Greenfield, Janine Kasinsky, Mike Kasinsky, Lori Beduhn, Dick Curtis, Norma Jean Acker and Barb Howard. The Thornapple Players have worked with The County Seat for the past three years, and Producer Norma Jean Acker said the partnership is a great opportunity for both organizations. “They (County Seat) have been very supportive of the Thornapple Players since we started. They are very active in the community and it gives us a chance to partner with a local business,” said Acker. An appetizer, beverage, dinner, dessert, show ticket, tax and gratuity are all included in the $35 ticket price, $5 of which goes toward the Thornapple Players to help fund the upcoming season of shows. The main course will be a grilled sirloin steak topped with shrimp and a rosemary garlic demi-gloss followed by strawberry shortcake for dessert. A cash bar will available both during the social hour at 6:30 and the show at 7:30 p.m. Carla Rizor of The County Seat said working with the group over the years has been a joy, and the shows continue to entertain. “It has been a very successful partnership,” said Rizor. “We have a good time each show. I’m excited because every year I think the show can’t get any better than last year and it does.” Anticipating a full crowd for both shows, Rizor said the work and dedication of Norma Jean and Doug Acker create the backbone of the Thornapple Players. “We’re fortunate to have people like that in our community; they put us a step ahead of other communities,” said Rizor. For the Ackers, founding and working to develop the theater group is just one way they can contribute to the community and build a legacy that will live on for years. “We’re in our 10th year, and we do it because we love it,” said Norma Jean. “We think it’s great for the community, and we want to build something in the community that will last far beyond our lifetimes.” Sara Weimer and Daniel McIntyre were crowned Duchess and Duke, respectively, during Delton Kellogg High School’s Winter Carnival Feb. 6. Weimer is the daughter of Michelle Weimer, and McIntyre is the son of Maria and Dan McIntyre. The two were chosen from a field of eight representatives from the senior class and were crowned between the girls and boys varsity basketball games against Olivet. Several activities took place in the week preceding the games, and a dance culminated festivities on Saturday evening. 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In a decidedly unDickensian turn, however, the show features a variety of songs from the 1960s including “Sugar, Sugar” and “Love Potion No. 9.” 06686698 by Amy Jo Parish Love and intrigue will take to the stage Feb. 20 and 21 when the Thornapple Players of Hastings present their seventh dinner show, production titled “A Valentine Carol.” The stage this year will be the restaurant floor of The County Seat in downtown Hastings, and more than 15 actors will present a story of fun, love and sweet treats. The story, written by Doug Acker of the Thornapple Players, bears resemblance to Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. Good at participating locations. For new customers. Not valid with other offers. Expires 4/9. South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings Thornapple Players will hold auditions for the musical... 269.948.4042 Oliver www.countyseatlounge.com Performance Dates… April 30, May 1, 2 & 3 — February 20 & 21 — 3rd Annual SONY DSC for the part of Oliver (boys ages 10-14) and Fagin’s Auditions gang (boys or girls ages 10-18) will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-9PM Dinner Theater at the COA building located at 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings. Auditions for all adult roles will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 7-9PM Christopher J. Fluke, CPA also at the COA - Reservations Required - Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA David G. DeHaan 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 269-945-9452 Specials at The Seat! After 4:00 p.m. 1971 S. State Rd. Ionia, MI 616-522-0792 Call for more information today! www.wfscpas.com Tuesdays Thursdays 77531927 For more information call Doug Acker at 269-945-9249, Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332, or Laura Smith at 616-765-5167 or see our webpage at thornappleplayers.com 77531820 performed by The Thornapple Players (BUSINESS & INDIVIDUAL) Over 30 Years Serving the Area No preparation is needed. Those auditioning will learn a song from the show and read from the script. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The orphan roles will be played by members of the Community Music School’s Kids’ Choir. Call 269-948-9441 to register. A Valentine Carol INCOME TAX PREPARATION Fridays Saturdays 300 $ 00 Bud Light Drafts & Well Drinks . . . . . . 2 $ 99 All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 $ 99 1/2 Rack Whiskey BBQ Ribs . . . . . . . 11 1/2 lb. Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ �Page 6 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Longtime Middleville resident injured at his residence On Thursday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in Yankee Springs Township. According to the initial report released Friday, Glenn Schondelmayer, 82, had shot himself in the chest with a shotgun while in the backyard of his residence. He was able to walk back into his home. A relative later found Schondelmayer and called 911. Thornapple Township Emergency Services responded to the call. Schondelmayer was transported to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition Friday. A family member reported Friday afternoon that Schondelmayer’s condition had improved during the day. He’d undergone a couple of surgeries, and his blood pressure had stabilized, she said. Although she said the shooting was accidental, no one knew how it had happened since he was the only one home at the time. She said he had been immobilized and that doctors had hoped to reduce medications, but that he still would have a “long road” to recovery. Before retirement, Schondelmayer served as a barber in downtown Middleville for many years. According to the state police on Friday, the incident remains under investigation, but there are no signs of foul play at this time. Staff Writer Patricia Johns contributed to this story. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Francis Raymond Goggins Frances Mary Zurad Janet K. Carr 77531870 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Transfiguration of our Lord February 22 - Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Quarterly Mission Ingathering. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 12:15 p.m. Called Congregational Meeting; 4 p.m. Confirmation Class. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 3 p.m. Walking Club; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - Schwan’s Truckload Sale to benefit the Youth Mission Trip. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 5 p.m. Youth Sunday Practice. Tuesday 3 p.m. Walking Club; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 12:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Harry C. Gould ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS - Francis Raymond Goggins, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born Dec. 7, 1925 in Hastings, the son of James M. and Bertha (Conkle) Goggins. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. He then served in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946. Francis married Mary Ellen Kelly Sept. 3, 1949. He worked at the United States Post Office in Hastings for 11 years, Bradford White Co., and Norwest Plumbing and Heating in Grand Rapids where he retired in 1993. Francis was a sports enthusiast, he enjoyed following high school sports for many years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and former member of Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed playing the trumpet. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, William in 2003; granddaughter, Kelly in 2001; daughter-in-law, Karen in 1989; brother, Kenneth Goggins; two sisters, Beatrice Carmondy and Marcella Widerski. Francis is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Ellen Goggins; his children, Robert (JoAnn) Goggins, Nancy Goggins, Daniel (Melissa) Goggins, Tim (Kathryn) Goggins, Mike (Cheryl) Goggins; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, with Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant and burial will be at Mt.Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to Hastings Athletic Boosters Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS - Harry C." Cliff " Gould, age 95, of Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born in Missouri Feb. 8, 1914 , the son of Henry and Anna (Hawkins) Gould. Harry moved to Hastings in 1962 from Illinois. He was employed at the Sunfield Elevator, and was also a Security Guard for Norton Security. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille (Edwards) Gould; one granddaughter; one great grandson; two sisters and eight brothers. Harry is survived by his daughter Sally (Mike) Seeber; two step-sons, Billy Hart and Robert Hart; 11 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Thornapple Manor. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS- Frances Mary Zurad, age 90, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born Oct. 10, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Veronica (Latka) Skalon. Frances married Joseph Zurad Sr. in 1944 and moved to Hastings in 1950 from Chicago. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co., Bradford White, and retired from the National Bank Of Hastings in 1983. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, crocheting, and taking care of her family. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph; her parents; five brothers and one sister. Frances is survived by her children, Kathleen Czyz, Loretta (Edward) Berry, Elaine Sheehan (Bob Philipp), Joseph Zurad Jr., Marianne (Craig) Martin; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Albina Anchor, Stella Dolan and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Renucci Hospitality House, 100 Michigan Ave. NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Margery Dryer SAULT STE. MARIE - Margery Dryer of Sault Ste. Marie, passed away at War Memorial Hospital on Feb. 14, 2009. She was born Jan. 29, 1926 to Floyd and Louise (Stutz) Dryer. Margery was an active member of the Mary Wood Chorus. She worked at Lake Superior State University until her retirement. Surviving Ms. Dryer are Margaret (Larry) Eagle of Rapid River, Gordon (Joan) McIlvain of Pinckney, Suzanne (Tony) Orlando of Orangeville, Ontario, Colleen McIlvain of Rapid River, Brenda (Dee) Eagle-Ransom of Sault Ste. Marie, Catherine (Chris Bellio) Orlando of Milton, Ontario, Thomas (Celine McDonald) of Brampton, Ontario, Tammy McIlvain of Plymouth, Brian (Kelley) McIlvain of Pinckney, as well as many great great niece and nephews. Margery is also survived by her dear friends Don and Jane Ogle, John Burton and Judy Taylor, and her loving cat named Janet. Ms. Dryer was preceded in death by her sisters, Loretta McIlvain and Beatrice Dryer. Private family services and interment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be left to Hospice of Chippewa County, American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are in the care of Hovie Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Janet K. Carr, age 60, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 after a valiant, six year battle with cancer at her home surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and was the daughter of David and Hilda Schnell. She graduated from Scottsbluff Senior High School in 1967. Janet married Stephen Carr of Hastings, on June 23, 1968, moving to Crestview, Florida where her husband was stationed before residing in Hastings. Janet was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 30 years. She was a Master Gardner, avid bird watcher and loved to travel. Janet is survived by her mother, Hilda Gross of Gering Nebraska; brothers, Jerry (Mia) Schnell of Gering, Nebraska, Norman (Barbara) Schnell of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Stanley (Terri) Schnell of Logan, Utah; stepbrother, Rick (Robin) Gross of Gering, Nebraska; her husband, Stephen Carr of Hastings; a son, Jason Carr of Billings, Montana and her daughters, Amanda and Meredith Carr of Middleville. She was preceded in death by her father David Schnell of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; brother, Calvin Schnell of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; step-father, Neal Gross of Gering, Nebraska; step-brother, Ron Gross of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; step-sister, Shari Yung of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Gerald VandenBerg MIDDLEVILLE - Gerald “John” VandenBerg, age 74, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, Feb. 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by son Michael; brothers, Fred and William; sister, Wilhelmina Wondergem. He is survived by son, Gregory; brother, Albert (Betty) VandenBerg; sisters, Davina VanVolkinburg, Fredrica VandenBerg, Geraldine VandenBerg, Kathryn Koop, and Adrina Edsall; two sisters-in-law, Annette and Alice VandenBerg; brother-in-law, Mark Wondergem; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren and great grandchildren and special friends, Betty Ainsworth and Velma Glass. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Rev. Neal Stockeland officiating. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 02705072 �Social News Newborn Babies BOY, Lucas Arnold Halanski was born at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. to Karen (Cunningham) and Benjamin Halanski and big brother, Nicholas, of Waukegan, Illinois. Lucas weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Lloyd and Diane Cunningham of Lake Odessa and Tom and Jeannie Halanski of Honor, MI. Ben is serving in the United States Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. BOY, Wesley Aaron, born at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi on Jan. 12, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. to Aaron and Nichole Carpenter of Dixons Mills, Alabama. Weighing 8 lb. 2 ozs. 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Michelle Carpenter from Rochester Hills and Bob and Pam Wieland of Lake Odessa. He joins big brother William and big sister Alayna at home. BOY, Tristan Andrew, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. to Harlee Evans and the late Andrew Brown of Middle-ville. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Annika Bright, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. to Kiralee and Isaac Solmes of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. to Ryan and Amy Adams of Lowell. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Erin Ainsley, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1, 2009 at 11:35 p.m. to Mike and Amy Kridler of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jaycee Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2, 2009 at 8:02 a.m. to Kerri Allen and Ben Teunessen of Hastings/Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, David James, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2, 2009 at 8:22 a.m. to Bobbi Hunter and Aaron Bauer of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jolleen Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. to Jacob and Dina Krul of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Evan Phillip, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2, 2009 at 11:13 p.m. to Cassie and Ben Jacobs of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. Evan’s proud grandparents are Louanne Meade, John Jacobs, the late Norine Jacobs and Rich Meade. GIRL, Abigail Hope, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 2009 at 8 a.m. to Jim and Kim Miller of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Isiah Anthony, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 2009 at 9:26 p.m. to Daniel and Keasha Briones of Caledonia. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. BOY, Easton John, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 5, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. to Jamie and Josh Sytsma of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ahvia Jaye Rhoen, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 5, 2009 at 8:51 p.m. to Jerrica Ashcraft and Tony Avitable of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lillie Jo Taylor, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8, 2009 at 6:24 a.m. to Elicia Jenkins and Benjamin Sehy of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. Maple Valley school board trustee continues to be a no-show Barrys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Roy and Greta Barry will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on February 21, 2009 with an open house for family and friends given by their children, 1 to 4 p.m., at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37, Hastings, Michigan. No gifts, please. Brownells to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Jeff and Kathy (Armour) Brownell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 21, 2009. They have six children, 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They lived in Manistee, Mich. for several years where Jeff retired from Consumers Energy and Kathy was a homemaker. They now live in Hastings to be closer to their family. Their children will be holding an open house at Hope Township Hall on April 25, 2009 from 1 to 5 p.m. Cards may be sent to 411 W. Carlton Center Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During the February meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education, community members questioned the board about the continued absence of recently elected trustee Mark Wenger. Since winning his seat in the November election, Wenger has failed to appear at both the January and February regular board of education meetings and at the special budget work session on Feb. 9. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer told the community members that nothing can be done unless Wenger voluntarily resigns his post. If Wenger resigns, then the board can accept applications, interview candidates and appoint someone to fill the seat until the next school election, which is slated for 2010. In a later interview, Kramer said he has had contact with Wenger. He stated that Wenger called him after missing the January board meeting and said he missed the meeting because he is a member of the military reserves and had been called to active service but intended to fulfill his duties as a member of the board of education. Wenger also met with Kramer Jan. 16, at which time he was given an information packet and a laptop computer. School board members are issued laptop computers to keep them connected to the district and allow them to receive monthly information packets electronically. Since that meeting, Kramer said he has received one e-mail from Wenger asking for more information but no other contact. Repeated attempts by the Maple Valley News to contact Wenger by telephone and mail prior to the November election were unsuccessful. Further attempts to contact Wenger in January and again this week were unsuccessful, as well. Both the telephone number given to Kramer and one listed with directory assistance have been disconnected. Attempts to reach Wenger via the e-mail address he provided the district were unsuccessful by press time. Ken Silfven, a spokesman for the Michigan Secretary of State Bureau of Elections, said that if district residents are unhappy with a board member’s performance or attendance, they can institute a recall election. However, he noted that while they could start the process now, an elected official cannot be recalled during the first or last six months of his or her term. Dr. Douglas Smendik & Dr. Chris Noah Specializing in You At Cherry Valley Family Physicians, you get more than just medical attention: you get our undivided attention. With complete health care services for children, adults, seniors, obstetrics and women’s care, we offer everything from routine check-ups, minor illnesses, sports injuries to specialized visits. We’re committed to meeting the needs of our community. Our highly-trained staff and board certified physicians put the latest technology to work for you, creating an environment where patients feel safe and comfortable. Experience the difference for yourself: We’re now accepting new patients. — Most insurance plans accepted — Serving the areas of Hastings - Middleville - Caledonia Quality Medical Care • Compassionate, Friendly Staff • Offering Inpatient and Outpatient Services 77531726 490 Edward Street, Middleville • 269-795-4434 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Baltimore Township Hall located at 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by calling the Township Supervisor, Ron Miller, @ 269-945-5678. A budget draft can also be found on the townships website: www.baltimoretwp.com This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of the 1976 amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten (10) days notice to the Baltimore Township Board. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact the Baltimore Township Clerk by writing or calling Penelope Ypma, 6200 Henry Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Telephone 269-945-3228., Penelope Ypma Baltimore Township Clerk 77531956 77532018 �Page 8 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner The monthly dinner at Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, with serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Baked chicken is the entree this time, along with plenty of other good food. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP meets today at Ionia High School with the noon lunch served by Class Act. This is the training spot for vocational students going into food services. The next meeting will be in April, when the superintendents of the five schools in the county will speak. The depot complex will be open this weekend on Saturday with hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday open 2 to 5 p.. for the annual book show. Round up those books you would like the public to see and bring them on Friday afternoon for the exhibit. They can be old or new unusual, topical, sets of whatever. On Thursday Feb. 26, the local community library will host a special event for teens and preteens, those 11 and older at the winter “bored games.” This comes at 5:30 p.m. There will be play party favorites such as Apples to Apples and other activities. There was no school on Friday because of inservice and no school on Monday because of Presidents’ Day. Thus students had a fourday weekend. On Sunday, Central United Methodist Church honored retiring organist Christine Cunningham with a presentation at the start of the service by George Carpenter, chairman of the staff-parish committee and at the coffee hour following the worship service with a decorated cake and other goodies. Christine and husband Ron are moving to the Atlanta, Ga. area because of a job transfer for Ron. Ron has been manager of the Broadmoor business, which was formerly Malecki Music. Christine has also worked in the office of SII at Sunfield. She has been one of the organists for 24 years. There was very good attendance on Saturday at the monthly meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society. Subscribers to the quarterly “Rural School” newsletter received their winter edition. The speaker of the day was from the MSU Extension Service who told of ways to distribute one’s personal possessions which may not be included in a will such as jewelry, dishes, hobby items, tools, and genealogy material. One member brought a doll made with the garment produced from an embroidered pillowcase belonging to the grandmother. There was one made for each of several granddaughters and great grandchildren. Betty Carey and Gayle Peacock provided refreshments. The board of directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historically Society met Monday evening at the Deardorff home. They came away with a list of future activities. There will be a sale of baked goods late in March at the time of the doll and toy show. Other events will be announced later. Members of the Tri-River Museum Group met in Lowell Tuesday morning with members from Greenville to Charlton Park, from Grand Rapids to Edmore. The Edmore group has asked to be a part of this consortium. They can claim to be part of Tri-Rivers because the spring which is the source of the Flat River is near Edmore. They hope to learn from other museum representatives how to stop the loss of historic buildings and more. Their delegate this time is a member of the Lake Odessa Stalter family. The Grand Rapids Museum wants a copy of the Lake Odessa 1987 history. The Ionia group will distribute flyers from group members at their Thursday movies which draw Please note our Special Hours Hastings City Bank Wednesday, February 25 we will close at 5:00 p.m. so our staff may attend our annual employee meeting. The Hastings drive thru only will be open until 6:00 p.m. Hastings • Caledonia • Middleville Wayland • Nashville • Bellevue Member FDIC 77531940 77531847 Healthy Talks Topic: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatments • Causes • Prevention Speaker: Susan Haasch Occupational Therapist Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24 • 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Some frequently ask questions: Why do my fingers tingle? I don’t use a computer, why do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? Get these and other questions answered. Call Sara Basset at 269-945-1698 for any questions Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar QUEEN, continued from page 1 with a Swiss steak dinner hosted by the Vermontville Lions Club, which gave the contest judges a chance a meet the candidates and chat with them informally. Judging this year’s contest were Amy Parish, from the Charlotte Performing Arts Center and J-Ad Graphics; Tiffany Wahl, from the Charlotte Shopping Guide; and Sandra Ponsetto, from he Maple Valley News. After dinner, the candidates were brought upstairs one at a time to the sanctuary where the audience listened as the girls answered 15 questions about maple syrup production, the festival and the history of Vermontville, and why they wanted to be named queen. The girls were judged on poise and appearance, their knowledge of maple syrup production and local history, experience with syrup production, and their personal essays. While the judges retired to the basement to tally scores from the question-and-answer portion of the evening and review the essays, 2008 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Jaklynn Platte and court member Taketha Pifer spoke to the candidates and the audience about their experiences representing Vermontville and its maple syrup products and producers. The evening wrapped up with each of the girls being awarded their tiaras, sashes and scholarships. The queen and her court will reign during the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which is slated for Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April, 26. Their first official appearance will be at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association Sugaring-Off party slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb., 28, in the basement of the Congregational Church. Stabenow appointed as chair of the energy subcommittee U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) has announced her appointment as chair of to the energy subcommittee on water and power under the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This subcommittee will oversee irrigation, land reclamation and flood control issues, along with energy development and its impact on water resources. As chair, Stabenow will play a leading role in shaping national energy policy in the 111th Congress. “My new responsibilities as chair of the energy subcommittee on water and power will allow me to strengthen the role our state has in crafting national energy policy and its effects on our rivers and waterways,” Stabenow said. “As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I’m also very pleased to serve on the subcommittees on energy and national parks. We have important work ahead of us, and I will continue to fight every day for the policies that reduce our dependence on foreign oil, combat global warming and create good-paying jobs at home.” She will continue to serve on the Senate’s finance, agriculture and budget committees, all of which have jurisdiction over a wide range of issues important to Michigan. She will also once again serve in a leadership position as chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee. To see a full list of committee assignments and descriptions, visit www.stabenow.senate. gov/press/2009/011309energycommittee.htm\ CORRECTION The newly opened Bill Seif Service Center in Hastings is not authorized to do warranty work, but does handle all types of repairs and services for foreign, domestic and diesels. The closest dealership (to Hastings) for Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac warranty work is Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc. in Caledonia. Wife’s anger is hurting family Dear Annie: I need some advice. My wife has anger issues. A few days ago, we moved our youngest son to a different bedroom and the two of them got into it. She wanted him to do something her way, and he wanted to do it his way. She got mad and said, "I'm done, done, done." Now she is sleeping in his old room and won't talk to anyone. Our oldest son just moved out and part of the reason is because of his mother's mood changes. One moment she's fine, then bam, she's like a totally different person. He thinks she is bipolar. I talked to our doctor, who says my wife should be examined and probably needs to be on medication, but I know she won't go. I love my wife with all my heart, but I'm afraid if she keeps this up, she will alienate the rest of the kids. I'm trying my best to keep our family intact, but I'm tired of doing it alone. I know if you print this I'll be in the doghouse again, but I'll take the chance, hoping it will make her wake up. — Lonely in Rockford, Ill. Dear Lonely: If your wife has a mental health problem (and it sounds like it), she may not recognize that any of this friction is a result of her own behavior. She quite possibly believes everyone feels as she does. Don't assume she won't see a doctor. Talk to her about your concerns and ask her to consult someone. Explain that it could make a world of difference for all of you. Meanwhile, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) at 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-9506294) and ask for help. Needy daughters ignore dad’s birthday Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 60s and have been married for only a few years. We each had been single for a long time and are happy to have found each other. We both have children in their 30s. His daughters live across the country. The problem is, the girls never remember his birthday and this hurts him very much. Mind you, the older one regularly sends him her birthday list a month in advance. This year, I called to remind them, and one got mad at me because I hadn't given her "enough time." Their dad raised these girls after his divorce. He sent them to college and helped them through many bad times. Both girls have been married and divorced, and he has been there for them. They call him frequently with their problems. Why are these women so self-centered? One year, I gave them calendars for Christmas with their dad's birthday circled, and they still didn't bother to send a card. It makes me furious how they treat him. Any advice? — Florida Stepmom Dear Florida: Start small. The morning of Dad's birthday, phone the girls and ask sweetly if they will give their father a call on his special day. The following year, phone them a week ahead and suggest they send Dad a card. If these suggestions fall on deaf ears, you're out of luck. Try not to make too big a deal out of it, since that will just fan the flames. Instead, make special plans of your own. Innkeeper questions donation of ‘freebies’ Dear Annie: You told "South Bend, Ind.," to donate those "hotel extras" like shampoo and hand lotion. Those hotel extras are in our rooms for the benefit of our guests while they stay with us. Would you suggest taking a towel or a pillow from a hotel room? In this time of recession, maybe you should allow hoteliers and innkeepers to make their own donations. The inevitable result is either prices will go up or standards will go down. — Pennsylvania Innkeeper Dear Innkeeper: Many hotels have no Lube, Oil & Filter e web Visit us on th m i.co www.hoc-m Ph 269-945-9520 • fax 269-945-9580 Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads Reputation affected by manager’s behavior Dear Annie: I work in a hotel with a staff of about 20. Our general manager is an embarrassing liar. He stretches the truth and tells some outright whoppers. He also gets caught in lies by telling too many people different things. Everyone talks about him behind his back. I have worked for this man for several years. I know not to take anything he says at face value. I also know he can be quite lazy and isn't the brightest crayon in the box. But I am loyal, and I know he's not trying to hurt anyone with his lies. The problem is, our hotel is getting bad scores from disgruntled employees who castigate the manager for being a "loser." He thinks everyone loves him because they are nice to his face. I get along with all the people at work, so I feel stuck. Should I tell the manager he's the reason morale is down and that he needs to knock off the lying? Or do I keep my mouth shut? I really don't want to get involved in office politics, but it is pretty hard to avoid. — Staying Above Dear Staying: We assume your manager has a boss somewhere and that this is where those employee complaints are going. Whoever is in charge should deal with the situation, especially if it has become a noticeable problem. If you are comfortable talking to the manager, you may say that other employees find his tendency to "exaggerate" frustrating and he should be more careful. Relatives use shortened name Dear Annie: I've been married 15 years. My husband's aunt and uncle are delightful, highly educated people, and I absolutely love them and their children. We see them a few times a year. Here's my problem: My name is Kimberly — not Kim. Although these relatives have each asked my preference about my name more than once, they continue to call me "Kim." I would correct them, but after all this time, I'm embarrassed to do this with my husband's family. During their last visit, my husband took them aside and said, "I just want to remind you that Kimberly goes by her full name, not Kim." Still, as they were leaving amid hugs and well wishes, they called me Kim. I know they don't do it on purpose, but I really don't like it. Any suggestions? — Not Trying to Be Burly About Kimberly Dear Not Trying: Most people who see likable relatives only a few times a year would simply ignore this and consider the short version a term of endearment. Since you cannot bring yourself to do this, however, and since they have not listened to your husband's requests to stop, you will need to correct them sweetly each time they say "Kim," and not respond when they address you improperly. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. “ S t r etchi n g ” $ 18.95 most cars up to 5 qts. oil Wheel Alignment $ 34.95 most cars 840 Cook Road P.O. Box 290 Hastings, MI 49058 objection to guests taking those sample-sized bottles of shampoo, conditioner, hand lotion, etc. If your inn considers it stealing, you should inform your guests so they do not take what does not belong to them. “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings “We Pay Most Deductibles” Some Restrictions Apply Satisfaction Guaranteed! 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His verbal promise was considered by all who knew him as good as a note; and any banker who knew him would not hesitate to loan him any sum he was willing to borrow. A peculiarity of Mr. Sensiba was that he could keep a straight face and at the same time reel off the most improbable yarns that could be imagined. Whenever “Steve” was at any gathering, he could top the biggest story that had been related by anyone present by telling a “whopper,” which was usually an account of some of his own doings. As he did this, there would be knowing winks among those present, for they fully understood that in all probability, nothing like the story he was telling had ever happened. Yet these men would take Mr. Sensiba’s word without question in any financial deal. One day Mr. Sensiba was driving to Middleville. He came upon a company of men who were trying to make it appear as if they were actually doing work on the road over which he was traveling. They were supposed to be working out their tax; but you could hunt a long time before you could see any signs of work that counted for much. These men were not thinking of improving the road. They were putting in time. These neighborhood “bees” for pretend road work were in reality nothing but gatherings of he-gossipers, who talked, visited, had a good time and let the road go hang for all they cared about improving it. Mr. Sensiba always drove a fine highspirited team. As he approached this road gang, they realized that here was a chance to do work on the road by having some fun with Steve Sensiba; so they stopped him and asked him to tell them “the biggest lie you ever told in all your life.” He did not hesitate a moment. He told them that he did not have time to tell any stories. He explained he had just been called to Mr. VanAtten’s home on a serious matter. He told the gang that Mr. VanAtten had been thrown from his wagon in a runaway accident that morning and he had suffered from a badly broken leg. He said he was on his way to see him and drove rapidly toward the VanAtten home, which was on the way to Middleville. Mr. Sensiba had spoken apparently with the utmost candor. The fellows, believing him, stopped work and walked to the VanAtten’s to see how badly he was injured. They all knew him and were sorry for his misfortune. His home was not far away from where they were at work. When the gang arrived at the VanAtten’s they saw no sign of Steve Sensiba. They did, however, observe that Mr. VanAtten seemed very much alive, for he was out in the field working as usual. So that was the biggest lie Steve Sensiba ever told! The gang was crestfallen enough when they realized that they had been victimized; but they could not doubt that they had heard Steve Sensiba’s biggest yarn. 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You might need a new furnace. You have to pay for one last term of college for your child. Whatever the reason, you may someday need a large sum of money in a hurry. And as you look around for a source of funds, your eyes might come to rest on your 401(k) plan. It’s there, it’s yours — why not tap into it? Actually, there are some pretty good reasons for not dipping into your 401(k). But before we get to those, let’s see how you might access the money in your plan. Some employers allow 401(k) loans only in cases of financial hardship, although the definition of “hardship” can be flexible. But many employers allow these loans for just about any purpose. To learn the borrowing requirements for your particular plan, you’ll need to contact your plan administrator. Generally, you can borrow up to $50,000, or one-half of your vested plan benefits, whichever is less. You’ve got up to five years to repay your loan, although the repayment period can be longer if you use the funds to buy a primary residence. So you’ve got some time to repay the loan, you’re paying yourself back with interest, and the repayments are probably just deducted from your paycheck. Sounds pretty good, right? What could be the problem with taking out a 401(k) loan? Since you asked, here are a few of them: • You’ll likely reduce your retirement savings. Your 401(k) plan is designed to help you build funds for one purpose: retirement. To encourage you to take advantage of your 401(k), the government defers taxes on your earnings and allows you to make contributions with pre-tax dollars. But when you take out a loan from your 401(k), you are removing resources earmarked for your retirement. And even though you’ll repay the loan, you can never get that time back when your money could have potentially grown. • You’ll be taxed twice on the loan amount. As mentioned, you typically contribute pretax dollars to your 401(k). But when you repay the loan, you’re doing so with after-tax dollars. When you withdraw the money at retirement, it will be taxed again. • You’ll have to quickly repay the loan if you leave your job. If you leave your job, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, you’ll generally be required to repay the loan in full within 60 days. If you don’t repay it by then, the outstanding balance will be taxable — and if you’re under 59-1/2, you’ll also have to pay a 10 percent penalty tax. To avoid putting yourself in the position of having to someday borrow from your 401(k), try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. Keep the money in a liquid account so that you can tap into it quickly. It can be tempting to borrow from your 401(k) today — but if you can resist this temptation, you’ll almost certainly be glad tomorrow. 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Although a Democrat living in a largely Republican township, he served as supervisor several times. Dr. Turner was a Republican and a pioneer physician in that part of this county. The large homes of these two men are still landmarks in the village where they lived and served. The two men were elected as school commissioners for Orangeville township. Then there was no county superintendent of the schools, nor county school examiner or commissioner. Instead there were elected in each township two men as school examiners, who were expected to pass upon the qualifications of those who taught school within the township limits. While both men were far above the average in intelligence, neither one could claim any training for judging qualifications for school teaching. Mr. Nichols told Mr. Raymond that one day there came into his store in Orangeville, a beautiful, well-dressed young lady who said she wished to teach in the township. She explained that she had engaged in a school and, if she could get a certificate from the two examiners, it was her purpose to take charge of that school term. Mr. Nichols called his friend and fellow examiner, Dr. Turner, to his store. The two asked the lady such questions as they thought would reveal her qualifications. Mr. Nichols said that her replies seemed quite inadequate; so much so that he had almost concluded that she probably was not qualified to teach. After the so-called examination, the two examiners went to another part of the store by themselves to decide what they would do with this particular applicant. The two began to discuss between themselves whether she should be allowed to teach or not. Dr. Turner finally remarked: “She is such a well-dressed girl that, even if some of the answers to our queries do not seem appropriate, I believe those replies ought to be overlooked in view of her charm and beauty.” That settled it – they both agreed. She was given a certificate because she was beautiful and dressed well. Those qualifications would hardly be deemed sufficient in a teacher’s examination at the present time. Steve Sensiba reeled off the “Biggest Lie He Had Ever Told” to a Road Gang. Another story by Mr. Raymond concerned Steven Sensiba, an early settler in Yankee Springs Township Mr. Sensiba had made himself well-to-do by hard work, good judgment and as an excellent management of Yankee Springs farm. He was a thrifty citizen. If he had settled on fertile soil of Woodland, instead of the thin soil of Yankee Springs with the talent for making money, he would have owned the whole township. At least you would think so when you compare Yankee Springs with Woodland. He was a man whose word in any financial deal would be accepted without question. He accumulated large real estate holdings and always had money when he needed it. He paid his debts and expected those who bor- • Complete Body Shop featuring Du Pont Refinishing • Complete Mechanical Repair • Western Snowplow Parts • Tire Sales & Service • Spray on Bed Liners • Paintless Dent Repair • Free Loaner Cars 384 Haynes Loop Drive MATT SPENCER —Owner— 02704775 Writer shares stories of early pioneers EDWARD JONES �Page 10 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK rebounds from 2nd at KVA with first at district by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Division 2 keeps sending some of its best teams down to Division 3, and those teams keep running into the Delton Kellogg Panthers. Three years ago, the Panthers faced Hamilton in the state tournament. Last year, it was Lakewood. This year, the Panthers are set for a regional semifinal match-up with Allegan. Delton Kellogg won a Division 3 District Championship on its home mats Wednesday night, knocking off Marshall 48-27 in the district final. Marshall advanced to the championship with a semifinal round win over Pennfield. “I thought we wrestled probably the best we did all year long. I thought we came out with great enthusiasm,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis. The Red Hawks built a 21-12 lead through the first seven weight classes, beginning at 145 pounds. That’s when Delton started to take control. The Panthers scored six points in the next six weight classes to put the championship away. The run started at 103 pounds, where Marshall forfeited to the Panthers Brandon Delton Kellogg’s Ray Lindsey holds Marshall’s Austin Poe on the mat during his 10-4 win at 145 pounds Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) February 19, 2009 Arnold. Next came a string of five straight Delton Kellogg pins. Mark Loveland stuck his opponent at 112. Dylan Leinaar pinned his opponent at 119. Jeff Town scored six points at 125. Matt Loveland stuck his opponent at 130 in ten seconds. Jeff Town closed out the run with a first-period pin at 135. “The crowd was going crazy. We had those five pins in a row, and it was over,” said Heethuis. The Panthers got a few big wins early on in the night too. Ray Lindsey started Delton out on a high note, scoring a 10-4 decision over Austin Poe at 145. At 160, the Panthers got a 10-6 decision from Trevor Curtice over Dylan Damron. After a Marshall pin at 171, Steven Romero got some of those points back for the Panthers at 189 where he scored an 8-4 win over Dan Glese. “Everybody was talking about Glese coming in, but Romero is a very underrated wrestler because he didn’t get to wrestle in the tournament a year ago,” said Heethuis. The Panthers start their run in the individ- Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team celebrates its Division 3 District Championship Wednesday night, after scoring a 48-27 win over the Marshall Red Hawks in the district final at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ual state tournament this Saturday, at Coloma High School. The win for Delton was especially sweet, after the Panthers had their string of Kalamazoo Valley Association championship snapped by Schoolcraft on Saturday. “We just got really excited about getting something we could hang our hat on. We came out with a real attitude tonight,” said Heethuis. Saxons battle C.C. for 2nd on Friday NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 On or about February 27, 2009, the above named County will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the following project: Homeowner Rehabilitation Program $250,000 The Barry County 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant Program will assist in the rehabilitation of eight single-family, owner-occupied homes by the County. The assistance will be limited to families with low to moderate incomes (not exceeding 80 percent of median income for Barry County). The rehabilitation will bring these homes into compliance with HUD’S Housing Quality Standards as well as addressing local code items. Assistance to homeowners will be at a maximum 100% deferred loan, with most repayment due upon sale or transfer of title of the property. In addition, $20,000 will be used to assist Habitat in the acquisition of land for construction of two homes for residents with incomes not exceeding 50% of median income for Barry County. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by Barry County which documents the environmental review record of the project. The records are on file at the 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, and are available for public examination and copying by request between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact Michael C. Brown, County Administrator, at 269/945-1284 for further information. Barry County will undertake the project described above with CDBG Program funds with Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Barry County is certifying to MSHDA and the State of Michigan that Barry County and Michael C. Brown, in his official capacity as County Administrator, consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, Barry County may use the CDBG funds and MSHDA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. MHSDA will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved HUD; or (b) that the applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of the required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process; or (c) other specified grounds in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to Ms. Carolyn Cunningham, MSHDA at P.O. Box 30044, Lansing, MI 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by MSHDA. No objection received after March 14, 2009 will be considered by MSHDA. 77532030 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION/SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board held on February 11, 2009 the Board adopted a Planning Commission Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2009-133), the sections of which are summarized as follows: SECTION 1: ESTABLISHMENT - confirms and reestablishes under the Michigan Planning Enabling Act the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission previously established under the former Township Planning Act. SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION AND VOTING RIGHTS - addresses representational requirements of five member Planning Commission; and equal voting rights of each member. SECTION 3: MEMBER APPOINTMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERMS - authorizes Supervisor to appoint members of Planning Commission with approval of Township Board; specifies minimum qualifications of members; provides for member terms of office, and filling of vacancies; and requires Township Board to adjust existing members and terms as necessary to comply with membership composition and staggered terms requirements. SECTION 4: REMOVAL - authorizes Township Board to remove member of Planning Commission. SECTION 5: POWERS AND DUTIES - specifies the various powers and duties of the Planning Commission pursuant to statute and township ordinance; exempts Planning Commission from requirement to prepare a capital improvements program. SECTION 6: COMPENSATION - authorizes Township Board to approve compensation for Planning Commission members. SECTION 7: BYLAWS - requires Planning Commission to adopt bylaws for the transaction of its business, including provisions pertaining to conflict of interest. SECTION 8: MEETINGS AND RECORDS - requires Planning Commission to hold at least four regular meetings each year as determined by resolution; authorizes special meetings; requires open Planning Commission meetings, and public records of Planning Commission decisions. SECTION 9: SEVERABILITY - states that if any part of the Ordinance is invalidated by a court the remaining portion of the Ordinance remains in effect. SECTION 10: SECTION 11: by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “That’s why we play these games.” That’s what Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball coach Don Schils had to say about how his team is feeling heading into Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference showdown with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The two squads are 8-3 in the league, trailing only 9-2 Wayland. Hastings hosts the Cougars in the second-place battle. “We just keep saying that each game makes the next one bigger, especially with South Christian losing to Ottawa Hills (Tuesday night),” Schils said. “That makes this game for outright second place, and whoever wins is still in the hunt with Wayland. We’re thrilled, myself and our players are real excited because we feel like we’re playing our best basketball right now.” The Saxons come into the game having won four in a row, including a 54-38 league win at Caledonia Tuesday night. “As far as a total game, this was probably our best game of the year,” said Schils. “Caledonia is a very good offensive team. Their last game they had 80.” Hastings set the tone with its defense early on in the game, holding Caledonia to just 13 points in the first half. The Saxons led 10-8 after one quarter, and pushed that lead to 2313 by the half. Dane Schils led Hastings with 16 points on the night. He hit four threes, with three of those coming in the second quarter to push the Saxons to their early double-digit lead. Brad Hayden and Adam Skedgell had eight points each for Hastings, and Adam Swartz chipped in seven. Skedgell also had a team high eight rebounds. Riley McLean chipped in four points and four assists. Dylan McKay also played a big role in the win, sparking the Saxons early in the second half with some key rebounds and a steal that kept the momentum from the first half going. Hayden had a solid defensive game, limiting the Scots’ leading scorer Luke Wiest to just nine points. Weist has been averaging 18 points per game this season, and was just 8of-9 from three-point range last week against Wayland. He only hit one three Tuesday, and the Saxons only let him shoot two. “It was the first time that we just kept coming at them, coming at them, coming at them for four quarters” said coach Schils, “both offensively and defensively. We thought that was the next step in our improvement, to play for three and four quarters. We’ve been kind of up and down at times.” A.J. VanWerden also added nine points for the host Scots. The Saxons are now 12-4 overall. Last Thursday, the Saxons scored a 55-47 league win over Forest Hills Eastern. The Saxons raced out to a 14-4 lead in the opening quarter. Hastings rode Skedgell early in the post. He finished the night with 21 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. “(Skedgell) got a couple offensive rebounds and we got it to him in the post,” coach Schils said. “He shoots the ball so high. Eastern was very physical with him, but CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2009 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 2009 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person by appointment or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appeal please telephone 945-9350, for an appointment. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2009. Organizational Meeting: Hearing Dates: Tuesday, March 3rd Tuesday, March 20th Thursday, March 12 Friday, March 13th 9:00 AM 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM (ONLY if needed) Tentative factors for property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL PERSONAL RATIO 47.63 50.45 50.45 50.00 FACTOR 1.0497 0.9910 0.9910 1.0000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk of the City of Hastings at (269) 945-2468 or by visiting City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Jackie Timmerman City Assessor 77531992 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW For 2009 will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 on the following dates. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2009 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10, 2009. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL MI 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2008 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . 53.39%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9365 Commercial . . . . . . . . . 48.77%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0252 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . 49.66%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0068 Residential . . . . . . . . . . 51.91%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9632 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 EFFECTIVE DATE - provides for the Ordinance to take effect 63 days after publication as required by law. The full text of the original of Ordinance No. 2009-133 may be inspected and a copy of same may be purchased by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, at the address and telephone number below during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. 77531971 Hastings’ Matt Cathcart fires a jumper from the baseline during the first half Thursday night against Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tuesday March 3, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday March 9, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday March 10, Appeal Hearing - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm REPEAL - repeals any prior resolutions or ordinances establishing the Planning Commission or pertaining to its membership under the former Township Planning Act. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 they’re not that tall.” The Saxons saw their lead trimmed as the game wore on, and the Hawks trailed by only three at one point in the fourth quarter before a three by Matt Cathcart forced FHE to start fouling late. Cathcart finished with a season high nine points, and has seen his minutes increasing lately after missing a week earlier in the season with an illness. “He’s been working real hard,” Schils said of Cathcart. “A lot of times juniors find that varsity basketball, the speed of it kind of surprises them. I think it takes time to get comfortable. “He’s a real tough player and just goes out and gives us some tough rebounds here and there and does a solid job defensively.” Hastings also got ten points from Dane Schils and Adam Swartz added a season-high ten assists. The Saxons’ Adam Skedgell works for room in the post against Forest Hills Eastern’s Aaron Sayfie Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact - Clerk, Jennifer Goy; 269-664-4522 77531697 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 11 Saxons break tie between Gold champs at district Hastings head coach Mike Goggins accepts the district championship trophy from Wayland athletic director Cheri Ritz after his team’s 25-23 win over Thornapple Kellogg in the district championship match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) final weight class. This dual looked much different from that one though. “Unbelievable. Just unbelievable,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “Everybody bumped their line-up around. Middleville bumped their line-up. We bumped our line-up around.” Goggins attributed the win to guts more than good coaching though. “Everybody just had a job to do and everybody did it tonight,” said Goggins. “I don’t want to wrestle them again. I don’t want to wrestle them again. Give it a year.” There was only one pin all night long, by Thornapple Kellogg’s Mike Craven in the 103-pound match with Hastings’ Max Wilcox. That gave the Trojans an early 6-3 lead after two matches. The Saxons would eventually build a 25-12 lead with three matches to go. Even in losses, the Saxons came up big. TK’s Nick Tape scored a 10-3 win over Beau Reaser at 171 pounds, but Reaser got that third point on an escape in the final second to avoid a major decision for Tape. At 189 and 215 pounds, the Saxons had to fight off pins. Kyle Griffith managed to do it at 189 for the Saxons, but TK’s Ryan VanSiclen scored enough points in the third period to earn a 22-6 technical fall that gave his teammate Chris Westra a chance to win the dual with a pin at 215. Colten Marlette, who was pinned by Westra in the last dual between the two teams, battled Westra to an 8-2 decision for the Trojans which left them just short of the Saxons. “It’s a dog fight boys. It was awesome. It was just a fun dual meet,” said Thornapple Kellogg coach Tom Fletke. “My boys came back and gave us a chance to win. It looked like they were down and out.” The match of the night came early in the night, and gave the Saxons a lead they’d never relinquish. TK led 9-7 when Trojan senior Kyle Dalton and Saxon senior Matt Watson stepped to the center of the mat. Dalton was the Division 2 state runner-up at HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3 Tuesday, March 10 Wednesday, March 11 Organizational meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1:00 pm 9 - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm & 6 - 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday, March 10. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural. . . . . . . . . 50.64% . . . . . . . . . 0.9874 Commercial. . . . . . . . . 53.87% . . . . . . . . . 0.9282 Industrial. . . . . . . . . . . 49.18% . . . . . . . . . 1.0167 Residential. . . . . . . . . . 52.89% . . . . . . . . . 0.9454 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . 50% . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 269-948-9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77530959 IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The 2009 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: • Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:00PM, Organization Meeting • Monday, March 9th from 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 5:00PM • Tuesday, March 10th from 1:00PM - 5:00PM & 6:00PM - 9:00PM Written appeals will be accepted by March 10th or postmarked by March 9th, 2009. The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property are as follows: Irving 2009 Ratios and Multipliers Classification of Real Property Ratio Real Property Multiplier Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Development 50.72 47.70 49.30 53.00 None in Class None in Class Commercial Industrial Utility PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 50.00 50.00 0.9858 1.0482 1.0142 0.9434 1.000 1.000 1.000 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. George London, Supervisor, Irving Township 77531873 Hastings’ Matt Watson (left) and Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton feel each other out in the first period of their 125-pound bout Wednesday night in the district championship match at Wayland High School. Watson scored a 2-1 overtime decision in the match between two state medallists. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 125 pounds a year ago. Watson was third at 119. The two battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods, before early in the overtime Watson got in on Dalton. As Watson lifted Dalton off the mat, Dalton’s feet slipped into a figure four around Watson’s head and a penalty point gave the Saxon the win. A meeting between the two was avoided in the first dual of the season between the two teams. “We felt like we had to make up some points somewhere,” said Goggins. “We knew because of losing (Justin) Jevicks at heavyweight we weren’t going to beat Westra and (Cody ) Clinton. So, we knew we had to make those points up. “We wanted him. Matt has wanted to wrestle him. We wanted to do that.” Hastings got a 3-2 win from Luke Mansfield over Clinton at 285, and a 9-1 Vikings top the Lions for district victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It gets much tougher from here on out. Lakewood cruised to a Division 3 District Championship Wednesday night at Maple Valley, topping the host Lions in the finals 5710. Lucas Porter scored a 13-2 major decision at 152 pounds to start the night for the Vikings, and the Lions came back with a pin from Ryan Brooke at 160 and a major decision from Jesse Miller at 171 to take an early 10-4 lead. From there on out though, the Vikings didn’t lose a match. “Portland was a little flat going against Maple Valley, and Valley I thought came out kind of flat against us,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “We threw a couple kids in there, Neo (Kuras at 160) and Adam (Senters at 171) to get the match-ups we wanted. Our kids wrestled good. We didn’t wrestle flat.” Lakewood bounced back win pins in the 189 and 215-pound matches, from Alex Hunter and Kurtis Powell. Viking heavyweight Ryan Steverson then beat the Lions’ Don Jensen 126 in their match. The Vikings then got wins from Brad Orszula (103 pounds), Willie Gross (112), Jeff Baillargeon (119), Joel Smith (125), Laran Muhqueed (130), Jarod Kent (135), Tallyn Alexander (140), and Mason Blackmer (145). Lakewood and Maple Valley will both be a part of the Division 3 Individual District Tournament at Allendale this Saturday. The Vikings advance as a team to next Wednesday night’s Division 3 Team Regional at Comstock Park. The Vikings will take on Allendale in one semifinal, while Comstock Park takes on Hamilton in the other. “We lost to Allendale last year in the quarterfinals. They beat us last year, and they didn’t lose anybody. We know it’s going to be a tough one,” Veitch said. Maple Valley started the night with a 46-27 win over Portland. Brooke and Miller started the Lions off strong in their win over the Raiders. Brooke pinned his opponent, Cody Cathcart 13 seconds into the 160-pound match. Miller won an 8-5 decision over Justin Pang at 171. After a pin by Portland at 189 pounds, the Lions bounced back with wins at 215 and 285. Cowell won by forfeit at 215, and Jensen scored an 8-3 win over Kevin Zimmerman at 285. Those two wins gave the Lions an 18-6 lead. Zack Baird then won by pin in the second period at 103. Portland started its comeback bid at 112, and score three straight wins to pull within three points at 24-21. Cody Cruttenden and Josh Fulford turned things around for the Lions. Cruttenden won a 9-0 major decision at 130, then Fulford pinned his opponent at 135. Maple Valley closed out the dual with the Raiders by getting pins from Tyler Franks and James Samann at 145 and 152. major decision from Loren Smith over Zach Schnicke at 112 to go ahead 7-6 early on. At 119, TK’s Trevor Dalton scored a 12-9 win over Brian Baum. Watson’s win then put Hastings up 10-9. Austin Endsley followed that up with a big win for Hastings at 130, 8-5 over Jordan Schnicke. At 135, the Saxons’ Gage Pederson topped Cody Lydy 7-3. At 140, TK’s Donovan Scott defeated Hastings’ Collin Ferguson 5-2, then Hastings went on a three flight win streak. Jason Eckley had a huge win for the Saxons at 145pounds to start it, topping Steven Cung Bik 10-6. “Eckley was out all year with a broken ankle. He’s only got about 12 matches in,” said Goggins. Trent Brisboe followed that up with a 3-2 win over TK’s Thomas Tabor at 152 pounds. Brisboe scored a reversal with 31 seconds remaining to get his final points. Hastings then got a 4-2 win from Micah Huver over Cole Meinke at 160 pounds, with Huver scoring a take down with 34 seconds to win it. “The kids were just heroic tonight,” said Goggins. The Trojan coach was just as pleased with his wrestlers’ effort. “I was proud as punch for my boys,” Fletke said. “I thought they wrestled with as much intensity and heart as I could ask.” The Saxons scored a 46-31 win over Wayland in the district semifinal match to start the night. Hastings advances to next Wednesday night’s Division 2 regional tournament, at Caledonia High School. The Saxons and Trojans will both be a part of the Division 2 individual district tournament, which the Saxons are hosting on Saturday. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Woodland Township Board of Review will meet at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Michigan on March 3, 2009 to receive and review the assessment roll. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday March 09, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary but will be taken and given preference. For appointments call 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home). Answering machine messages returned ASAP. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2009 are as follows: 77531887 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The points were out there. It came down to who could find the best way chase them down. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling teams added another chapter to their growing rivalry Wednesday night, as the Saxons pulled out a 25-23 victory in their Division 2 District Championship match at Wayland High School. For the second time this season, a dual between the two teams who shared the O-K Gold Conference crown came down to the Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Ratio 50.91 48.49 49.91 49.40 Multiplier .9832 1.0311 1.0000 1.0000 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Dave Bursley, 156 S. Main, Woodland, Michigan 48897. 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 73, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its meeting held on February 9, 2009. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF HOPE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 72. This section amends Section 2 of Hope Township Ordinance No. 72 pertaining to the confirmation and ratification of the establishment under the Michigan Planning enabling Act (MCL 125.3801 et seq) of the Hope Township Planning Commission and sets forth various provisions pertaining to the membership of the Planning Commission, including the provision that the Planning Commission shall have five members. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 3. REPEAL. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77531895 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motions of the Township Boards of Barry and Prairieville Township, the Township Board of each Township proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Districts within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed are more particularly described as follows: BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 03-007-234-20 03-007-048-00 03-007-064-00 03-060-001-00 03-060-003-00 03-060-005-00 03-060-007-00 03-060-010-00 03-060-012-00 03-060-014-00 03-060-015-50 03-060-016-00 03-060-017-00 03-060-020-01 03-065-001-01 03-065-001-40 03-065-004-00 03-065-007-00 03-065-009-00 03-065-011-00 03-065-013-00 03-065-017-00 03-065-019-00 03-065-021-00 03-065-022-00 03-065-025-00 03-065-038-00 03-115-004-01 03-065-024-00 03-006-005-03 03-065-041-00 03-065-044-00 03-065-045-00 03-006-028-00 03-007-055-00 03-060-009-00 03-060-011-00 03-060-013-00 03-060-015-00 03-060-017-40 03-060-017-60 03-060-020-02 03-065-001-02 03-065-002-01 03-065-005-00 03-065-010-00 03-065-012-00 03-065-014-00 03-065-018-00 03-065-020-00 03-065-026-00 03-065-029-00 03-065-036-00 03-007-241-20 03-065-047-00 03-065-024-10 03-006-005-02 03-065-039-00 03-065-042-00 03-065-043-00 03-065-027-00 03-006-018-00 03-060-006-00 03-006-000-00 03-060-019-00 03-060-021-00 03-065-001-03 03-065-035-60 03-065-037-00 03-090-007-00 03-090-014-00 03-007-234-10 03-090-002-05 03-065-016-05 03-065-040-00 03-065-046-00 03-060-008-00 03-060-004-00 03-090-008-00 03-007-234-80 03-115-002-00 03-065-001-10 03-090-002-25 03-065-030-00 03-065-028-00 03-006-019-00 03-006-314-00 03-007-058-00 03-090-015-00 03-060-002-00 03-065-006-00 03-065-023-00 03-115-004-00 03-130-001-00 03-006-005-65 03-006-020-00 03-130-002-00 03-130-003-00 03-006-005-20 03-006-027-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-30 03-006-017-00 03-006-022-00 03-006-005-50 03-006-026-00 03-006-005-40 03-006-025-00 03-006-005-60 03-006-023-00 03-006-024-00 03-105-004-00 03-105-004-20 03-105-004-70 03-105-016-00 03-105-017-01 03-105-017-02 03-105-018-00 03-105-019-00 03-105-020-00 03-105-022-00 03-007-043-00 03-105-012-00 03-105-014-00 03-006-014-40 03-105-006-00 03-105-009-00 03-105-011-00 03-105-015-00 03-105-003-00 03-105-005-00 03-105-010-00 03-105-013-00 03-105-008-00 03-105-007-00 03-105-003-30 03-105-003-20 03-090-016-00 03-090-017-00 03-090-018-00 03-090-021-00 03-090-022-00 03-090-023-00 03-090-024-00 03-090-025-01 03-090-028-00 03-090-029-00 03-090-019-00 03-090-020-00 03-090-026-00 03-105-001-00 03-090-001-00 03-090-005-00 03-090-009-00 03-090-009-10 03-090-010-00 03-090-011-00 03-090-012-00 03-090-013-00 12-240-029-00 12-070-022-00 12-440-054-00 12-440-062-00 12-490-014-00 12-240-001-00 12-240-032-00 12-080-001-05 12-440-058-00 12-440-067-12 12-490-008-00 12-240-049-30 12-240-035-00 12-080-003-00 12-440-061-00 12-440-067-54 12-490-016-00 12-240-049-55 12-240-035-30 12-240-004-00 12-440-065-00 12-440-067-63 12-490-011-10 12-250-003-00 12-240-035-50 12-240-006-10 12-440-067-69 12-440-068-00 12-220-002-00 12-250-005-05 12-240-035-70 12-240-008-00 12-250-005-05 12-250-005-20 12-220-004-00 12-250-005-00 12-240-040-00 12-240-011-00 12-001-002-00 12-070-002-00 12-220-006-10 12-012-005-03 12-240-044-10 12-240-014-00 12-001-010-10 12-440-067-27 12-220-006-30 12-012-005-06 12-240-045-00 12-240-016-00 12-230-005-00 12-001-010-30 12-220-003-00 12-240-049-40 12-240-046-00 12-240-018-00 12-070-GAP-00 12-230-006-00 12-220-005-00 12-250-002-00 12-240-046-20 12-240-020-00 12-240-035-80 12-230-002-10 12-220-006-20 12-250-004-00 12-250-005-20 12-012-003-20 12-012-014-00 12-380-011-10 12-440-026-00 12-440-028-00 12-012-005-02 12-012-010-00 12-012-004-00 12-380-001-00 12-440-029-00 12-440-004-00 12-012-005-05 12-012-011-03 12-012-015-00 12-380-003-00 12-440-003-00 12-440-007-00 12-240-049-25 12-012-023-00 12-012-009-00 12-380-005-00 12-440-011-00 12-440-012-00 12-250-003-10 12-012-GAP-00 12-012-016-00 12-380-002-00 12-440-016-00 12-440-018-00 12-012-005-04 12-012-012-00 12-380-007-00 12-380-004-00 12-440-019-00 12-440-022-00 12-250-005-10 12-012-013-00 12-380-009-00 12-440-033-00 12-440-024-00 12-440-005-10 12-012-005-01 12-012-011-01 12-380-012-00 12-440-032-00 12-440-027-00 12-440-008-00 12-012-005-07 12-012-011-02 12-380-015-00 12-440-034-00 12-440-030-00 12-440-013-00 12-012-005-00 12-012-011-00 12-380-006-00 12-440-035-00 12-440-006-00 12-440-021-00 12-240-002-00 12-380-014-00 12-380-008-00 12-440-036-00 12-440-014-00 12-440-010-00 12-240-034-00 12-012-008-00 12-380-010-00 12-440-002-00 12-440-009-00 12-440-015-00 12-012-002-00 12-012-017-00 12-380-013-00 12-440-005-00 12-440-020-00 12-001-015-00 12-012-003-10 12-012-006-00 12-380-016-00 12-440-023-00 12-440-025-00 12-070-014-00 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT 12-240-035-60 12-440-041-00 12-070-007-00 12-230-012-00 12-070-020-00 12-440-046-00 12-240-039-00 12-440-045-00 12-440-067-09 12-001-014-10 12-080-002-00 12-440-050-00 12-240-044-00 12-440-048-00 12-440-067-60 12-001-002-10 12-240-003-00 12-440-053-00 12-240-044-30 12-440-055-00 12-490-001-00 12-001-002-40 12-240-006-00 12-440-057-00 12-240-046-05 12-440-060-10 12-490-003-00 12-002-002-20 12-240-007-00 12-440-060-00 12-240-046-30 12-440-063-00 12-490-006-00 12-001-002-21 12-240-010-00 12-440-067-21 12-240-048-00 12-440-067-18 12-490-011-00 12-001-002-30 12-240-013-00 12-250-005-10 12-240-049-10 12-440-067-66 12-490-017-00 12-001-002-22 12-240-014-00 12-001-011-00 12-390-001-00 12-240-046-01 12-490-002-00 12-001-002-50 12-240-015-00 12-001-001-00 12-390-002-00 12-070-003-10 12-490-005-00 12-001-002-20 12-240-017-00 12-011-001-00 12-390-004-00 12-001-003-00 12-490-012-00 12-002-004-01 12-240-019-00 12-070-002-05 12-390-006-00 12-001-010-20 12-490-015-00 12-002-004-00 12-240-019-10 12-070-004-10 12-440-039-00 12-230-002-00 12-490-018-00 12-011-003-05 12-240-021-00 12-070-006-00 12-440-040-00 12-230-007-00 12-490-004-00 12-011-003-20 12-240-023-00 12-070-010-00 12-440-044-00 12-070-008-00 12-490-007-00 12-011-003-10 12-240-025-00 12-070-016-00 12-440-047-00 12-080-001-45 12-490-013-00 12-011-003-15 12-240-027-00 12-070-021-00 12-440-051-00 12-440-052-00 12-490-009-00 12-011-003-00 See also accompanying map identifying both proposed special assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Boards have received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $332,765 ($193,003.70 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $139,761.30 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), have placed the same on file with the Township Clerk of each Township and have passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, and special assessment district for each Township may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk of that Township from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board of one of the Townships at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district for that Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with that Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a joint public hearing upon such plans, special assessment districts and estimate of costs will be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009. At such hearing, each Township Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 7531907 David Andrew Beavan, 56, of Hastings was sentenced Feb. 11 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 12 months of probation and three months in jail for his Jan. 29 conviction on charges of maintaining a drug house and possession of a controlled substance. Beavan also was assessed court costs of $3,500 and a probation fee of $120. Judge Fisher ruled the balance of Beavan’s jail time may be suspended upon payment of $3,665 by May 15. Beavan was arrested in Irving Township May 5, 2008. Gloria Anne Malone, 44, of Hastings was sentenced Feb. 11 by Judge Fisher to serve 12 months of probation and six months in jail for her Jan. 29 conviction on charges of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Judge Fisher assessed court costs of $1,000 for the delivery/manufacture conviction and $500 for the possession conviction. She was also assessed a probation fee of $120. Judge Fisher ruled the balance of Malone’s jail time may be suspended upon payment of $1,680 by Aug. 1. Malone was also arrested May 5, 2008, in Irving Township. Scott Jay Planck, 33, of Hastings was sentenced Feb. 12 by Judge Fisher to serve 24 months of probation and 30 days in jail for his Jan. 30 conviction on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Judge Fisher ruled that Planck must participate in the day-reporting program upon release from jail and attend a minimum of two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week. The balance of his jail time may be suspended upon payment of $1,595. POLICE BEAT Deputies pick up Springfield man Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to Calhoun County Feb. 2 to pick up Clarence Eugene Tyler, 49, of Springfield. Tyler was wanted in connection with two civil warrants out of Barry County District Court 56B. He was transported and lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. Sand Lake man arrested on Charlton Park Road The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 12-012-003-00 12-240-047-00 12-240-022-00 12-070-011-00 12-070-013-15 12-001-014-15 12-070-001-00 12-380-014-10 12-240-024-00 12-240-005-00 12-440-067-06 12-001-014-05 12-070-003-00 12-390-003-00 12-240-026-00 12-240-009-00 12-440-067-15 12-001-014-25 12-070-005-00 12-390-005-00 12-240-028-00 12-240-012-00 12-440-067-57 12-001-014-20 12-070-009-00 12-390-007-00 12-240-030-00 12-240-041-00 12-070-004-00 12-001-014-00 12-070-012-00 12-440-031-00 12-240-033-00 12-390-007-10 12-440-067-24 12-001-014-01 12-070-015-00 12-440-038-00 12-240-035-20 12-390-008-00 12-220-001-30 12-230-009-00 12-070-017-00 12-440-039-20 12-240-035-40 12-440-039-10 12-230-001-00 12-230-013-00 12-070-018-00 12-440-042-00 COURT NEWS A Barry County Deputy conducting a traffic stop on Charlton Park Road Feb. 15 arrested Justin Mikeol Cook, 21, of Sand Lake on a charge of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. A blood sample given by Cook has been sent to the Michigan State Police Forensics Lab in Lansing for analysis. Middleville man turns himself in Gerald Samuel Funicelli, 47, of Middleville turned himself into the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Feb. 12. He was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear to answer a charge of domestic violence in Barry County. Wayland MSP capture Shelbyville man William Jay Madden, 26, of Shelbyville was arrested Jan. 28 after Barry County Deputies answered a complaint of domestic violence in Shelbyville. The victim said Madden had been out all night celebrating his birthday and did not return home until nearly 5:30 a.m. When she complained, she said Madden started to leave the residence but then returned. The victim said he followed her into the house and while she was holding an infant, grabbed her by the neck and punched her several times. Madden left the residence before Barry County Deputies arrived. He was arrested later by the Michigan State Police troopers from the Wayland Post. He was returned to Barry County, where he was lodged without further incident. Hastings accident results in arrest Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident Feb. 12 at the intersection of West State Street and Industrial Park Drive. The accident occurred after a eastbound vehicle, driven by Timothy Worm, 57, of Hastings, failed to stop for a red light and ran into the back of a vehicle driven by Lynda Cobb, 65, of Lake Odessa. Cobb, also eastbound, was stopped at the red light. Mercy Ambulance was called to the scene and transported Cobb to Penncok Hospital for treatment. While the officer was investigating the accident, Worm indicated that he had taken prescription pain medication prior to driving and also told the officer that he had smoked marijuana several hours earlier. After revealing this information, as well as failing a dexterity test, Worm was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Two charged for selling marijuana Hastings Officers arrested two area men on charges of selling marijuana. Officers received information that the men, who were acting separately and not connected, had been selling various amount of marijuana in the Hastings area. Officers began an investigation into the allegations Jan. 16 and were able to obtain warrants on the men on Feb. 2. Arrested were Nicholas Glasgow, 23, of Hastings, who is facing two counts of delivery of marijuana, and Daryl Hamel, 49, also of Hastings, who is facing charges of delivery of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, and conspiracy to deliver marijuana. Both men are currently lodged at the Barry County Jail. Police investigating missing auto Hastings Police are investigating a motor vehicle theft that was reported Feb. 6. The vehicle was parked behind a residence in the 800 block of East Bond Street prior to its disappearance and was last seen Feb. 4. The vehicle, a white 1992 Buick Century four-door, is unregistered and the trunk lock mechanism is missing. The vehicle has been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as a stolen vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Local Backyard Bird Count participation doubles Nearly 60,000 checklists have been turned in so far by volunteer citizen scientists across the country during the 12th annual Great Backyard Bird Count coordinated by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. “I am very pleased to see that participation in Barry County increased nearly 50 percent over last year,” said Thomas Funke, resident manager of the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary in Rutland Township. The sanctuary hosted a bird count Saturday. Continued next page MaleThe northern cardinal was the most frequently spotted bird across the country in the weekend Great Backyard Bird Count. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($110,840.97), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532011 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey C. Miller, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded on August 24, 2004 in instrument 1132927, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four And 36/100 Dollars ($282,354.36), including interest at 4.855% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West along the North line of said Section 713.23 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 33.00 Feet, thence South 31 Degrees 36 Minutes 52 Seconds West 653.57 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West 250.87 Feet to the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 Degrees 34 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said West line 590.00 feet to the North Section line, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds East along said North 599.31 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531503 File #244249F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Sean Williams and Jackie Williams to First Community Federal Credit Union, dated January 13, 2007 and recorded on January 22, 2007 at Document Number 1175360 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $61,993.70. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the east front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land is located in the County of Barry, Township of Barry State of Michigan and is described as: That part of Lots D, F and vacated Gwin Avenue in the recorded plat of Crooked Lake Summer Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West and described as: Commencing at the SW corner of Lot F of said Plat; thence N 24 degrees 04’ 03” W on the SW line of lot F, 121,00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing N 24 degrees 04’ 43” W on said SW line 121.00 feet; thence N 28 degrees 57’ 56” E on the NW line of said lot, 43.50 feet; thence S 69 degrees 58’ 58” E, 160.0 feet; thence S 04 degrees 03’ 45” west 37.01 feet; thence S 64 degrees 34’ 22” W, 132.18 feet to the place of beginning. Which has the address of: 6620 Central St., Delton, MI 49046. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 First Community Federal Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77531764 269/382-3703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Williams a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded on May 5, 2005 in instrument 1146012, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 49/100 Dollars ($119,671.49), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 10 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, page 3, distant North 00 degrees 24 mintues 40 seconds East, 153.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East 103.14 feet along said west line; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East 200.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds West 103.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, Except the North 2.73 feet thereof, City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530950 File #241882F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 31st day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty & 53/100 ($60,860.53), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit A parcel of land located in the North 1 / 2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1 / 4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47’30” West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12’30” West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39’ 30” East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45’ 30” East 134 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/29/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee __________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531027 248-362-2600 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BASSETT/250052205 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, Husband and Wife, of Hastings, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc., (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated February 3, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on February 17, 2005 in Document No. 1141570 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $151,836.00 including interest at the rate of 6.58% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/ 2 of the North 1/ 2 of the Northwest 1/ 4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 150 Feet for the place of beginning; Thence West 580 Feet; Thence North 450 Feet; Thence East 580 Feet; Thence South 450 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-06-011-008-00 Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: February 12, 2009 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc. Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77531832 (248) 594-7770 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMON D. SMITH and KAYSIE SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to FIRST PLACE BANK, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on December 27, 2006, in Document No. 1174400, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($113,385.96), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 2386.71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 777.71 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CASE ROAD; THENCE 221.29 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS MEASURES 2000.00 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 220.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 780.37 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532020 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Gondek and Veronica L. Gondek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2004, and recorded on October 22, 2004 in instrument 1135932, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($102,947.85), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 18. Also: That parcel of land in Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 18, thence South 79 degrees 51 minutes East 165.87 feet; thence South 1 degree 51 minutes West 141.85 feet; thence North 79 degrees 51 minutes West 211.0 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East along the East line of said Lot 88 a distance of 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 minutes East along said East line of Lot 88 a distance of 86.89 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531781 File #246369F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julio OrtizSosa and Dorothy Ortiz-Sosa, his wife, to The CIT Group/Sales Financing, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 28, 1996, and recorded on May 29, 1996, in Liber 661, on page 865, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment dated March 30, 2006 and recorded on April 12, 2006 in Document No. 1163001, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty five thousand six hundred fifty four and 52/100 dollars ($55,654.52) including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, thence East 94 rods along the North line of said Section 28 to the true place of beginning, thence South 209 feet parallel with the West line of said Section 28, thence West, 417 feet parallel with said North Section line, thence North 209 feet to said North Section line, thence East 417 feet along the North Section line to the point of beginning and all attachments thereon including a 1995 Patriot Washington Park 28 x 56 manufactured housing unit bearing serial identification number LPP-5512 A/B IN. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road. Tax No. 07-028-007-16 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 or MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MLCA 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: January 23, 2009 21st Mortgage Corporation, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste 444 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 77531064 (248) 540-7665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Bourdo, a married man and Lucy Bourdo, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005 in instrument 1143017, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 89/100 Dollars ($150,784.89), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20, Town 2 North, range 10 West, Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michgian, thence East 615.78; thence South 697.62 feet; thence North 60 degrees West 75.90 feet; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds West 462.56 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 29 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West 347.40 feet; thence North 58 degrees West 173.63 feet; thence North 35 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds East 345.05 feet; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East 140.31 feet the placeof beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #241719F01 77531037 Continued from previous page “Birdwatching is very popular. The economic activity generated by America’s birders surpasses hunting and is second only to fishing,” said Funke. The Great Backyard Bird Count started in 1998. That year, only two checklists were turned in by Barry County birders. In 2009, 63 checklists have been turned in as of midnight Wednesday. Cornell will accept checklists until March 1. Birders count the maximum number of birds they see at any one time each day during a four day period over President’s Day Weekend. Observers can be of any experience level and can spend as much or as little time as they can. Data is used to track bird populations over time. For example, sandhill cranes were non-existent in Michigan in midFebruary in 1998. Since winters have been warmer and shorter than normal for the past 10 years, the cranes have been arriving earlier each year, said Funke. “On the Web site, you can view how sandhill cranes have increased their numbers dur- ing this count period,” he explained. Forty-eight species, totaling over ,2500 birds, were counted in Barry County so far this year. Hastings has turned in the most checklists with 17, but Delton has reported the most birds, with 880. The most numerous bird is the American goldfinch (nationwide it is the northern cardinal) with 665 individuals. Middleville and Delton have tied reporting the most species locally, with 35 each. For more information, visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc. 2008 PROPERTY TAXES LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR 2008 TAXES BEFORE THEY BECOME DELINQUENT IS MARCH 2, 2009 (ACT NO 352 PUBLIC ACTS OF 2008 HOUSE BILL NO 6623) CONTACT YOUR TOWNSHIP OFFICE FOR COLLECTION HOURS 77531717 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Krueger Jr., a married man and Frances Krueger, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2007 and recorded February 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176188, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($200,441.29) including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thornapple Bends Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531498 File No. 285.6471 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Saskia Maxwell, a single woman and Linn Weber, a single man, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1156203, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 87/100 Dollars ($65,380.87) including interest at 10.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Shelbyville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100, also: Lot 83 of Lapham's Airport Lot number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531550 File No. 356.1848 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent R. Wheeler and Jacqueline A. Wheeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2006, and recorded on September 15, 2006 in instrument 1170058, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to IndyMac Federal Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four And 24/100 Dollars ($216,184.24), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the West 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531755 File #245870F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jim Robbe and Heidi Robbe, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2006 and recorded April 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1163652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred and 03/100 Dollars ($120,500.03) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Brittney Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 51, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531183 File No. 225.2520 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Hatcher, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006, and recorded on March 9, 2006 in instrument 1161130, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 40/100 Dollars ($84,167.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 30 feet of Lot 2 and the East 20 feet of Lot 3, Block 33 of Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531733 File #245764F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jocelynn N. Brown nka Jocelynn N. Gillis and Mike Gillis, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc. dated the 18th day of January, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of January, A.D. 2007, in Instrument No. 1175531 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity, Inc., thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $105,325.94 (one hundred five thousand three hundred twenty-five and 94/100) plus accrued interest at 8.590% (eight point five nine zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 5th day of March, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: Lot 9, Block 10, H.J. KENTFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records Commonly known as: 627 East Bond Street PIN: 08-55-235058-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10019209 ASAP# 2984392 02/05/2009, 77531493 02/12/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracey Booth, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173621, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 12/100 Dollars ($116,153.12), including interest at 7.98% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 5 and Lot 6, Except the West 3 Rods of Block 1 of James Dunnings Addition to the City of Hastings, According to the Recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531240 File #242674F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GERALD W. WRIGHT AKA GERALD W. WRIGHT, SR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003, in Document No. 1110917, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($24,511.87), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 787.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 202.5 FEET; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WEST 2 RODS AND THE SOUTH 2 RODS THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531810 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E. Neeson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage corpoartion DBA Barron and Associates, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998 in instrument 1020719, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RAMP 2004SL4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 91/100 Dollars ($46,850.91), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 12 Rods West of the Northeast corner of section 21, Town 4 north, Range 8 West, thence South 13 3/4 rods, thence West 8 Rods, thence North 13 3/4 Rods, thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531017 File #240715F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD M. MEAD and SHARI S. MEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003, in Document No. 1097420, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($85,096.78), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 42 OF VALLEY PARK SHORES #1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 38 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531791 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DALE R. SIBLEY, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2006, and recorded on January 4, 2007, in Document No. 1174612, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($167,474.84), including interest at 8.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 16 TODD'S ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2996920 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 77531961 03/12/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M. Smith and Michael F. Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2004, and recorded on January 4, 2005 in instrument 1139680, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 59/100 Dollars ($79,278.59), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of highway in the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North 146 and 1/2 feet; thence West 226 and 1/2 feet; thence South 146 and 1/2 feet; thence East 226 and 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531522 File #244223F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Dykstra and Melissa Dykstra aka Melissa A Dykstra, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 1, 2006, and recorded on March 22, 2006 in instrument 1161582, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One And 98/100 Dollars ($74,751.98), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 of Fairview Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 8, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531012 File #242524F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadwick L. Mesecar, A Married Man and Brandy Mesecar, A Married Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174608, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on September 6, 2007 in instrument 200709060001716, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($133,228.33), including interest at 9.36% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 117 Feet of Lot 133 and East 18 Feet of the North 117 Feet of Lot 134, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, original Plat of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531234 File #242670F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jill A Woodall, a married woman and Daniel Woodall, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 17, 2003 in instrument 1119458, and rerecorded on January 6, 2004 in instrument 1120315, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Five And 41/100 Dollars ($76,495.41), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 396 feet of West 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531977 File #208194F02 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna E. Devens and Richard P. Devens Jr., husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 27, 2004, and recorded on June 11, 2004 in instrument 1129168, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($205,362.37), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Being known and designated as the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Except: Part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 993.54 feet along the North line of Section 17 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 1325.07 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds West 1324.89 feet to the North line of Section 17; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to right of way for County Road across the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof. Together with and subject to a driveway easement, 15.00 feet in width, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 693.54 feet along the North line of Section 17; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 33.01 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road and the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds East 15.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 300.00 feet to the East line of above parcel so described; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds West 15.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 300.00 feet along said right of way to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531776 File #245232F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by Douglas F. VanOstran and Carrie L. VanOstran, husband and wife, of 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046, to ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan, now known as ChoiceOne Bank, a Michigan banking corporation of 109 East Division, Sparta, Michigan, 49345, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1171344. The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Five and 49/100 Dollars ($105,305.49) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the forenoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00º58’ 39” East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 199.17 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities to the true place of beginning of this description; thence North 07º22’ 21” East 446.32 feet; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 180.74 feet; thence South 01º00’ 42” East 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence North 89º43’ 47” West 245.83 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the Place of Beginning. Subject to and together with a strip of land 66 feet in width for ingress and egress and public utilities, in common with others, the South line of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00º58’ 39” East 905.00 feet from the center 1/4 corner of Section 15; thence South 89º43’ 47” East 690.83 feet to the Point of Ending. PPN: 08-07-015-003-52 Commonly known as: 3448 Rollingview Drive, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 ChoiceOne Bank, Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 77531114 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CYRUS SIMMONS and JUNE SIMMONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2006, and recorded on June 22, 2006, in Document No. 1166346, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($195,200.93), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2006 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 634.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER 1 / 4 POST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 1494.8 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4, 1319 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1328.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST 138.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST 273.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 17.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 195.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 32 MINUTES WEST 50.4 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE 458.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531786 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J Ramirez and Rhea R Ramirez, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106422, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven And 71/100 Dollars ($178,737.71), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 30, Town I North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 09 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 30, a distance of 460.24 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of West Beach Drive as shown on the plat of West Beach and recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 67, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, a distance of 700.00 Feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, alohg said South line of West Beach Drive, 605.05 feet; thence South 55 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East, along said South line of West Beach Drive, 223.88 feet to the intersection of said South line of West Beach Drive with the West line of Eleanor Avenue as shown on said plat of West Beach thence South 34 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, along said West line of Eleanor Avenue 243.27 feet to the North line of the South 418.00 feet of the North 52 acres (so called) of the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North line, 654.14 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 302.40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531109 File #242693F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 16th day of January, 2009 the sum of $67,720.12, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP: 08-04-028-205-000-01 THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77531469 (616) 527-1750 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Linda Weyerman, a married woman and Eldon B. Weyerman,her husband, Mortgagors, to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of August, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of September, 2003 in Liber Document #1112549 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred Eight & 12/100 ($93,208.12), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.3750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: That part of the East 1 / 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 36, T4N, R(W, lying South of Hammond Road, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the above described premises for the place of beginning; thence South 220 feet; thence West 115 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence East 115 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 2/12/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531842 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J Merdzinski a married man and Mona Merdzinski his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006 in instrument 1169956, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy And 12/100 Dollars ($263,770.12), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due East of meander-post on the East and West 1/4 line of a said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet for place of beginning; thence due West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet; thence following the shore of the Lake to the North and South line of said Section 36; thence North to the East and West 1/8 line; thence East to the center of Tanner Lake Road; thence South 19 degrees 12 minutes East to the point of beginning, including land to the waters of Tanner Lake. Also described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road, excepting therefrom that part lying Southerly of a line described as: Commencing at an iron stake at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet to the centerline of Tanner Lake Road; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet along said centerline; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning of said described line; thence West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet to the shore of Tanner Lake and the end of said described line, said line being the Northerly line of Parcel A of an unrecorded survey by WM.Hume Rogers of Parcels A through D in said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531484 File #215014F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christifer M. Johnson and Lynette Rider, as joint tenants, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 5, 2005 and recorded July 13, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149370, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine and 46/100 Dollars ($124,559.46) including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan described as: The South 5 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 9 West, except beginning at the center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along the North and South 1/4 line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet; thence East 240 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; West 240 feet to the place of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which less 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to the place of beginning 1598 North M-37 Highway. Excepting therefrom that part conveyed to Michigan Bell Telephone Company described as follows: the South 5 acres of West 1/2 of the Southwest of the Northeast 1/4, excepting at the center of Section 6, North 00 degrees 20 minutes East along West North South line of West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, 330 feet, thence 240 feet, thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence West 240 feet to the point of beginning. Also excepting beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 6, which lies 240 feet due East of center of said Section 6, thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes East 330 feet; thence due East 210 feet; thence South 0 degrees 20 minutes West 330 feet; thence due West 210 feet to point beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531124 File No. 214.7914 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($149,811.15), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531815 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne A. Morford and Joyce L. Morford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005 and recorded August 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150858, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-11 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($118,123.19) including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 249.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 370.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 202.67 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West, 25.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 175.41 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: beginning at a point on the West line of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 310.00 feet from the West one-quarter post of said Section 8; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1427.18 feet to the end of said described centerline. Also together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said easement; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.01 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 498.01 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 39.04 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531555 File No. 306.2327 �Page 16 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph W. Allen and Nancy L. Allen, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2007 in instrument 1182493, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($112,758.39), including interest at 9.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Streeter's Resort, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, Page 37, of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #215377F02 77531508 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron H. Burtch, An Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2006, and recorded on March 27, 2006 in instrument 1161784, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four And 00/100 Dollars ($66,294.00), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 12, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531007 File #241986F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins, husband and wife, who executes this instrument for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lien of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2005, and recorded on July 1, 2005 in instrument 1148883, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eight And 65/100 Dollars ($98,808.65), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Brookfield Acres Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 29 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531022 File #242530F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jessica E. Veen, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 28, 2006, and recorded on December 1, 2006 in instrument 1173327, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 69/100 Dollars ($87,549.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 8 rods of the East 17 rods of the North 14 2/7 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77530944 File #241424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Hampton II, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116434, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 35/100 Dollars ($79,230.35), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 122 and 123 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531059 File #242620F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Atkinson and Dustin Atkinson, wife and husband, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1161040, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 26/100 Dollars ($158,113.26) including interest at 7.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 58 of Pine Haven Estates Number 2, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531605 File No. 213.3481 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike J. Gipper and Susan L. Gipper, husband and wife, to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1114265, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 01/100 Dollars ($91,707.01) including interest at 6.015% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 2 and Lot Number 3 in Dekema's Subdivision as shown in the recorded Plat/Map thereof in Liber 5, Page 33 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531600 File No. 241.2431 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. FORECLOSURE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Thomas Fenner, a Single Man to Sand Ridge Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2004 and recorded January 30, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121494 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, by assignment dated January 18, 2008 and recorded January 28, 2008 in Instrument Number 200801280000859 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and EightySeven Cents ($135,054.87) including interest 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 3 rods West of the Northwest corner of Lot 9 of Daniel Staley's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof: thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods: Thence South 12 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 8 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 609 Grant Street, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-04931 ASAP# 2997234 02/19/2009, 77531966 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerold Lee Hughes Jr and Linda Kay Hughes, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 27, 2005, and recorded on October 14, 2005 in instrument 1154538, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2005-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Thirty And 88/100 Dollars ($135,030.88), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, except that part lying easterly of West Lake Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dean Arnold Mesecar and Misty Mesecar, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 1177187, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 53/100 Dollars ($149,493.53), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point on the West line of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Distant South 1445.00 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Section 27; thence East Perpendicular with said West line, 600.00 feet, thence South parallel with said West line 265.00 feet; thence West 300.00 feet; thence South parallel with said West line 260 feet, more or less, to the South line of the North 60 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27; thence West along said line 300 feet to said West line of Section 27; thence North along said West line to the Point of Beginning Subject to a Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the South 66 feet of the West 300 feet of the North 60 Acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Woodland Road as recorded in Liber 142 on Page 31 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531119 File #239235F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SCOTT EUGENE SACKRIDER and LISA JANINE SACKRIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MMS MORTGAGE SERVICES, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, in Document No. 1073607, and assigned by said mortgagee to KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($54,698.48), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on February 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 24, OF COUNTRY ACRES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 64. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 26, 2009 KELLOGG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531173 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 17 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009 25226-DE Estate of Mae M. Johnson. Date of birth: 09/20/1973. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mae M. Johnson, who lived at 1835 Pifer Road, Delton, Michigan died 06/04/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dale C. Lester, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 9, 2009 Robert L. Humbarger P-23099 3 Heritage Oak Lane Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 979-3990 Dale C. Lester 1835 Pifer Road Delton, Michigan 49046 77531892 (269) 623-5666 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25234-DE Estate of Duella M. Dooling. Date of Birth: September 20, 1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Duella M. Dooling, who lived at 7215 Loop Road, Thornapple, Michigan died November 20, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia A. Bowerman-Snyder, named and personal representative or proposed personal representative or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/13/2009 Law, Weathers & Richardson Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Patricia A. Bowerman-Snyder 7215 Loop Road Middleville, MI 49333 77531982 (269) 838-3084 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Shannon P. Elston, single man, to First National Bank of America, dated July 21, 1999 and recorded on August 3, 1999 in Instrument 1033341, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $35,723.53. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on March 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 13.75 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lots 131 and 132 of Steven’s Wooded Acres #2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. The redemption period will be six months from the date of sale; but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: February 16, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 77521996 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25236-DE Estate of Carol A. Ellard, Deceased. Date of birth: 12/6/1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carol A. Ellard, Deceased, who lived at 10746 East Shore Drive, Barry, Michigan died November 17, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JoAnn Ellard, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/17/2009 Michael D. Holmes P66165 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 JoAnn Ellard 10746 East Shore Drive Delton, Michigan 49046 77532042 (269) 623-8181 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 14, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, and Trustees S. Ritchie. Absent: Trustee Mike Herzog and Treasurer Vickey Nottingham. Also present were 17 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved with additions. Regular Board Meeting of December 10, 2008 as written. No Correspondence received. Commissioner’s Report was received. Park’s Board report was received. Public comments were received. Input on proposed ordinances. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report. Approved payment of bills as amended. Resolution adopting Crooked Lakes Weeds Assessment was passed. Diana’s Cleanings Services LLC will be used to Prairieville Township Hall for cleaning was passed. Colleen Dixon resignation was accepted with regrets. No action was taken on an administrative assistant. Approved to hire Zoning Administrator, Mike DeVries. Approved Ordinance 135 Confirm the Establishment of a Planning Commission with Zoning Authority. Board tabled Ordinance Junk Vehicle and Ordinance Litter, to allow Mike DeVries, Zoning Administrator to review. CRT submitted a quote for MS Office Basic Package 2007 & MS Office Standard 2007. Approved to give Trustee Herzog leave of absence from Pine Lake Fire Department. Public Comments received. Board Comments received. Approved Gull Lake Sewer & Water Authority permission to send a letter to M43-Little Long Lake stating they will not provide service. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77531990 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 1999, and recorded on June 22, 1999 in instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Four And 79/100 Dollars ($69,404.79), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531771 File #003524F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Meggan K. Miller and Robert J. Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2007, and recorded on February 1, 2007 in instrument 1175921, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($137,457.41), including interest at 8.425% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 400 feet of the North 544 feet 6 Inches of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 15, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531049 File #220737F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brent C. Dietiker, an unmarried man and Michele Hielkema, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 26, 2003 in instrument 1114213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Five And 02/100 Dollars ($102,205.02), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also that part of Lot 6 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 on the North line of said Lot 6, thence due South to the North line of Dearborn Street, thence East on the North line of Dearborn Street 3 rods, thence North to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4, thence due West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532001 File #188880F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole Smith and Arthur Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 14, 2005, and recorded on October 18, 2005 in instrument 1154737, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH1, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-CH1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Two And 16/100 Dollars ($77,402.16), including interest at 9.194% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 265.00 feet along the South line of said Section 10; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 260.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East 265.00 feet to the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 260.00 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for State Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532006 File #246610F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Davis, married and Rachel L. Davis, married, joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Hillside Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2003, and recorded on November 15, 2004 in instrument 1137209, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 55/100 Dollars ($116,671.55), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, except the East 291 feet thereof. Together with a non-exclusive easement 66 feet in width for ingress, egress and utilities, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 6, distant South 150 feet from the Northeast corner of said East 1/2 of South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence West 258.0 feet parallel with the North 1/8 line of said Section 6; thence South 103 feet parallel with the East line of Section 6; thence West 253 feet parallel with said North line to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531685 File #237264F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allan Shellenbarger aka Allen R Shellenbarger and Cynthia L Shellenbarger husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109286, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-One And 50/100 Dollars ($140,261.50), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North 20 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North on the West line of said Section 8, 160 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West Section line 235 feet; thence Easterly at right angles 200 feet; thence Southerly parallel to the first mentioned course 235 feet; thence Westerly 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531741 File #246112F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Johnson and Mary Johnson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on November 29, 2006 in instrument 1173221, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Dollars ($102,520.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 176 feet for point of beginning, thence South 220 feet, thence East 1320 feet to the North-South 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 220 feet, thence West 1320 feet to the point of beginning. Except the East 610 feet The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531746 File #191965F02 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 10, 2009 Meeting called to order by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg and Robert Houtman and 8 guests. Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting for January 6, 2009 and Budget Workshop on January 28, 2009. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Approved motion for fire department grant. County Commissioner’s report received. Public Comment received. Approved motion for Wayland EMS funding. Approved paying of bills as presented. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77531922 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Donita Murphy and Doug Murphy, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to U.S. Bank National Association ND dated the 26th day of April, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2007, Instrument No. 1180068 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $154,430.18 (one hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred thirty and 18/100) plus accrued interest at 7.95% (seven point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 26th day of February, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: A parcel of land beginning at a point 284 feet South of the Northeast corner of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence West 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 2220 South Broadway Street PPN: 08-06-030-021-70 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 29, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77531054 WWR# 10019114 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Berry, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 9, 2003 in instrument 1108184, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 36/100 Dollars ($136,748.36), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds East 1865.13 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East 477.16 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 17 seconds West 221.37 feet along said centerline; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 313.07 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West 263.57 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southeasterly 50 feet thereof for Highway M-43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531527 File #133692F02 �Page 18 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LHS girls one win away from share of league title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The easiest thing Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball coach Tal Thompson can do to motivate his team is to point to the west wall of the Lakewood High School gymnasium. He did it Friday night, with a finger stretching toward the banner that honors the 1981-82 Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team which won the program’s last conference title. Lakewood is one step closer, and now one win away from clinching at least a share of the 2008-09 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship, after scoring a 64-59 win over Lansing Catholic Friday. “Everyone’s happy,” said Thompson. “We’re one win closer to being league champions. There was that feeling it shouldn’t have been that close though.” Lakewood had a ten-point lead midway through the quarter, and still led by ten after a pair of free throws from guard Alexis Brodbeck with 43.7 seconds left to play. The Cougars cut that lead down to four in just over 15 seconds on a pair of three-pointers by Kelly McKeon, the second of which followed a Lakewood turnover against the Cougars’ full-court press. Brodbeck was able to do enough at the foul line the rest of the way though to hold off McKeon and the Cougars. She hit four more free throws in the final 12.2 seconds, and was a perfect 6-for-6 in the fourth quarter. McKeon hit another three with 6.6 seconds left to cut the Viking lead down from eight to five in the end. Brodbeck finished with 13 points and six assists. McKeon finished with 26 points. She hit four three-pointers. Lakewood had three girls hit at least three threes, and knocked down 12 on the night. “It was a good shooting night for us,” said Thompson. “Twelve threes, that’s ridiculous. “The ridiculous part was how open they were. They were uncontested. It’s a little frustrating, because we could have gotten those all night.” Kati Kauffman knocked down four for the Vikings, for all 12 of her points. Laurel Mattson had three, and finished with three points. Anna Lynch led Lakewood with 14 points, and had three threes too. It was clear that would be the story from the start, as the Vikings jumped out to a 15-6 lead in the first quarter. Lakewood hit five threes in that opening period for its 15 points. Chelsey Dow had one three on the night, and finished with eight points while also adding five assists and a team-high nine rebounds. For much of the night the Vikings were strong against the Cougar pressure, and they were excellent when they got past it and got into their regular offensive sets. The pressure did get to the Vikings late though. “It’s always, always ugly to win games against LCC,” Thompson said. “It’s a style that’s physical and gets you out of your game.” The Cougars also got 14 points from Lexi Solomon, and seven from Jenna Repichowski. Lakewood’s girls are now 7-1 in the CAAC-White, and have a one-game lead over Portland who they will see in the regular season finale Feb. 27 at LHS. The Vikings can clinch at least a share of the league title by The Vikings’ Anna Lynch works her way between three Cougars before putting a shot up in the second half of Friday night’s win over visiting Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior guard Alexis Brodbeck sets herself to fire an assist across the court during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s win over Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) winning at Williamston Friday night. The Vikings are 13-4 overall. Lakewood’s ladies snapped a three-game non-conference losing streak Tuesday night, by scoring a 52-46 double-overtime win over Eaton Rapids. Rachel Lynch hit a foul shot with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 36 and send it to overtime, then Laurel Mattson took over on the offensive end by scoring eight of the Vikings’ 16 points in the extra sessions. Mattson finished with 11 points. Brodbeck also had 11, and Kauffman led the Vikings with 13 points. “It was a Lakewood classic,” said Thompson. The score was only 11-9 in favor of the visiting Greyhounds at the half. Dani Crandall led Eaton Rapids with 21 points, while Katie DeCamp added 12 and Tiffany Daniels 11. Trojans facing O-K Gold’s best teams Rowland to reprise role as by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans are in the middle of a very tough stretch in the O-K Gold Conference. In four consecutive games the Trojans are facing the top four teams in the league, with the first three of those on the road. The Trojans are 0-2 so far in that run, and now 38 in the league. Catholic Central topped the Trojans 54-29 Tuesday night in Grand Rapids. The Trojans started the string at South Christian last week Thursday. They’ll be at Wayland Friday then host Hastings next week Thursday. The Trojans didn’t start the streak strong, and didn’t start strong Tuesday night. TK turned the ball over on each of its first four possessions against Catholic Central, and quickly found itself down 10-2. Catholic Central went right inside to Drew Thomas early on. He scored the first six points of the game, and finished with 12 points. Duke Mondy led the Cougars with 14 points on the night, and Sultan Muhammad added nine. “There are no other words for it other than basically they just took it to us,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker. “They didn’t do anything we didn’t expect. They just played very physical man and we didn’t respond to the physicality of it.” Parrish Hall led the Trojans with four points. Kody Buursma had four points, three blocks, and four rebounds. Coley McKeough and David Comeau had six rebounds each. The Trojans started the second quarter down ten points, and stole the ball from the Cougars on three straight possessions. Each time though the Trojans were unable to convert on the lay-up at the other end. TK turned the ball over 22 times, and has just seven assists. Laker was worried that his team may come out a little flat after suffering a tough 50-49 loss at South Christian Thursday night. Hall hit a bucket, was fouled, and converted on the free throw with 12 seconds left to give TK a 49-47 lead. South Christian answered at the other end though as Brent Geers penetrated into the Trojan defense and kicked the ball out for teammate Joe Broekhuizen who buried an open three-pointer for the win. The Sailors had some fouls to give, and ate up some of the remaining clock that way and the Trojans struggled to get a good shot off in their final chance. “We played really well,” said Laker. “It came down to executing really well though.” Geers led South Christian with 18 points. Broekhuizen, had nine points, all on threes. “We did a nice job of shutting down South’s guards,” said Laker. “Even Broekhuizen, who I think is one of the better players in the league, he had just six points until the last seconds.” TK got 17 points from Hall as well as five assists and ten rebounds. Carter Whitney finished with 12 points and four assists. Buursma added ten points, four rebounds and two blocks. Laker was proud of his team’s effort, both on defense and on the offensive end where the Trojans’ took care of the basketball. TK had 19 assists to just 13 turnovers on the night. Thornapple Kellogg got off to a good start, doubling up the Sailors 16-8 in the first quarter. South Christian battled back though to tie the game at 24 at the half. The Trojans did hold slim lead through most of the first three quarters. Schoolcraft snaps DK’s KVA string The new kids on the block broke the streak. Delton Kellogg’s string of consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association championships came to an end Saturday, as Schoolcraft won the KVA Championship Tournament at Maple Valley High School. The Eagles finished with 187.5 points to the Panthers’ 164.5. The host Lions were third with a score of 151, followed by Pennfield 125, Constantine 95.5, Olivet 56, GalesburgAugusta 33.5, and Parchment 0. “All in all a good wrestling day,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis. “You know there are so many places you can make that up at a tournament. Give Schoolcraft the credit, they won the dual portion of the league and they performed well on Saturday and they’re the champions.” Delton Kellogg had ten medallists on the day, and three champions. Maple Valley and Schoolcraft both had four champions. Panther seniors Matt Loveland and Mark Loveland both won their third league championships. Matt was also second as a freshman. Mark pinned Maple Valley’s Anthony Molson 2 minutes 21 seconds into the 112pound championship match for his title. In the 130-pound championship, Matt scored a 17-5 major decision over Galesburg-Augusta’s Harley Ring. Delton Kellogg also got a championship from Steven Romero at 189 pounds. He pinned all three of his opponents in the first period, including Schoolcraft’s Colby Nadrasik in the championship match. Jeff Bissett (125 pounds), Jeff Town (135), and David Dempsey (140) were all second at their weight classes for the Panthers. Ray Lindsey (145), Richard Lindsey (152), Dylan Leinaar (119), and David Dalm (215) were all third. Maple Valley’s Zack Baird won the 103pound championship, Lucas Brumm won at 140, Dusty Cowell at 215, and Don Jensen at 285. Molson was the lone Lion runner-up. Other champions on the day were Schoolcraft’s Trent Rhoda (125), Cody Brookman (135), Connor Sharp (152), Brandon McNees (171), Constantine’s Zach Mallo (119) and Zach Lucas (145), and Pennfield’s Eric Clements (160). Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg head separate ways this weekend. The Panthers will be a part of the Division 3 individual district tournament at Coloma, while Maple Valley will head to Allendale for its Division 3 district. LHS varsity volleyball coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings didn’t have to look far and wide for their new varsity girls’ volleyball coach. They just had to look down the road, to the Lakewood Middle School. They looked into their past as well. It was announced Thursday afternoon that former Lakewood varsity volleyball coach, and current assistant principle at the Lakewood Middle School, Kellie Rowland will be returning to the position. “Once Christine (Grunewald) resigned we had, I don’t know how many applicants, but we interviewed three of the applicants we had,” said Lakewood athletic director Wayne Piercefield. “It was pretty clear cut with the three that Kellie was the clear choice with what she’d accomplished in the sport and what she’d already accomplished at Lakewood.” That list of accomplishments is a long one. Her teams won nine Capital Circuit League Championships, nine district championships, seven regional titles. Her teams went to the state quarterfinals four times, the state semifinals twice, and finished as the state runner-up in 1995. She was the Viking varsity volleyball coach from 1990-2002. “For me, I’m really excited to have her back on board,” said Piercefield. Lakewood has had three different coaches since the 2002-03 season, and for the most part those leaders have carried on the tradition of success. Grunewald, who chose to resign to spend more time with her family, led the program to four Capital Area Activities Conference championships in her four seasons, three district titles, two regional championships, and one trip to the state semifinals. Rowland said she could understand why Grunewald decided now was a good time to step down. “I respect Christine totally,” said Rowland. “She’s done an absolute wonderful job and she’s at the point in her life that I was (in 2002).” Rowland’s son Kyle was a three-sport athlete at Lakewood High School at the time. Her son Cameron is currently involved with athletics at the high school, but Kellie said volleyball won’t interfere with that. “It’s a good time in my life to get back into Kellie Rowland it,” Kellie said. “I first gave it up not because I wanted out of coaching, but because my oldest son was active in sports and I didn’t want to miss his high school career.” Getting to watch her sons’ high school sports careers has changed her approach to coaching a little bit. She knows she’ll have girls who have days during the offseason where they can’t put 100-percent of their focus on volleyball, because they may have commitments to basketball, cross country, softball or other teams. The focus should be on helping them become the best possible athletes, she said. “I’m coming in now being a parent of a high school athlete and a parent of a threesport athlete, so that did open my eyes a little bit to how important it is that all the athletic programs work together,” said Kellie. In addition to coaching the varsity girls, as of right now Kellie is still the middle school volleyball coach as well. Whether or not she keeps that position depends on finding a new coach to fill it. “I enjoy it. I really enjoy working with that age and working with them from the beginning. That’s why Clair (her husband) and I love doing our summer camps so much.” Vikes have best day at CAAC finale Owen Post places third at Elks Hoop Shoot state finals Owen Post of Hastings (left) won third place in the Elks Hoop Shoot state competition in Midland Jan. 31. Post won his age division in Hasting, then advanced to the regionl in Jackson and won that to get to the state compeition. He made 21 of his 25 free throw attempts at the final. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There’s no need for the Vikings to worry about what might have been. They can still focus on what could be. Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team finished third overall in the Capital Area Activities Conference Blue/White Division, but closed out the conference season with a bang by winning Wednesday night’s final league jamboree. “This will give the girls the confidence they need to take them into districts, where they will face Lansing Catholic again,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “We are confident we can beat them again at districts. We have still yet to hit three extremely clean, extremely strong rounds.” The Vikings and Cougars will both be a part of the Division 3 District Tournament at Otsego High School Saturday. The competition starts at 5 p.m. If the Lakewood girls weren’t “extremely” good Wednesday night, they were very, very good. The Vikings received their highest score of the season, a 765.8976, to top second-place Lansing Catholic by 22.5 points. The Cougars finished with a tally of 743.3312. Lansing Catholic took the conference championship though, after winning the first two league jamborees. Behind those top two teams, Grand Ledge finished with a score of 665.1700, Portland 617.8210, East Lansing 566.0200, and Williamston 511.1780. Lakewood’s girls had their highest score of the season in each of the three rounds, with a 226.1 in round one, a 225.4976 in round two, and a 314.3 in round three. “Our round two was the best we have performed yet,” Martin said. “Our skills that we perform in round two are more difficult than Lansing Catholic’s, so we beat them by 11 points.” The Cougars scored a 225.2 in round one, a 215.7312 in round two, and a 302.4 in round three. Lakewood had athletes named AllConference, juniors Kelly Daniels, Whitney Holaski, Alecia Hansbarger, and Melanie Brodbeck, and senior Charlese Smith,. Taylor Porter, Meghan Kilbourn and AnnMarie Sipperley were named honorable mention All-Conference. Lakewood’s junior varsity team placed second in the league behind Lansing Catholic, finishing two tenths of a points behind the Cougars. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 19 Saxon and Cougar ladies at opposite ends of the O-K Gold The Saxons planned to put Thursday night in the past, and to start looking to the future. Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team closes the regular season with trips to Thornapple Kellogg Thursday night and Delton Kellogg on Tuesday and then a home game against South Christian as week from Friday. The Saxons’ Veronica Hayden looks for room as she moves through a crowd of Cougars that includes Annalise Pickrel (left) and Jenna Tietema (right) Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Gabrielle Shipley fires a shot over the top of Catholic Central’s Alex Heffron Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons are 2-15, and 0-12 in the O-K Gold Conference right now. The top team in the league, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, scored a 57-14 win over the Saxons Thursday night. “They’re a good ball team. There’s nothing you can say we really did extremely wrong or bad. It’s just we faced a team that I think now is number one in the state,” said Saxon head coach Dan Carpenter. The Cougars jumped on the Saxons right away, hitting six three-pointers for their first 18 points in the first quarter. Catholic Central outscored the Saxons 23-0 in the opening period. “After they hit those first six shots that were threes, I think we got intimidated pretty fast and didn’t execute on the offensive end,” said Carpenter. Annalise Pickrel led the Cougars with 13 points on the night, and Alex Heffron added ten. Catholic Central is now 17-0 on the year, and 12-0 in the conference. Hastings was led by Gabrielle Shipley, who had four points and seven rebounds. Veronica Hayden had three points and five rebounds, and Brittany Hickey added three points and seven rebounds. Cougars come back from 12 down biggest guy on the floor for either team, and was fouled as the fourth quarter clock ticked down towards five minutes. The two foul shots he hit pushed the Lakewood lead to 4634. Lansing Catholic hit five three-pointers the rest of the way, used its full-court man-toman pressure to frustrate the Vikings and cause turnovers. After the Cougars had taken the lead on a three from Nick Lemmer with 51 seconds to play, added to that lead quickly. A steal by Austin Nichols led to a lay-up, which he missed, but teammate Kevin Bergeron was right there to follow up, for a 59-55 Cougar lead with 22.8 seconds left. “We didn’t rebound and get those loose balls in the fourth quarter like you have to,” said Farrell. The Vikings also had a tough time finding the Cougar shooters. Between them, Garrett Swain and Lemmer knocked down 11 threepointers. Swain had six and led Lansing Catholic with 21 points. Lemmer hit five and finished with 15 points. Shellenbarger paced the Vikings with 14 points and five assists. Logan Lake and Ben McKinney had ten points each, with Lake adding a team-high ten rebounds. Andrew Doane chipped in eight points and eight rebounds. “We played a third quarter tonight,” Farrell said. “I think in about every game this year we’ve been ahead or down by one at the half and tonight in the third quarter we improved on our lead and even into part of the fourth quarter.” Lakewood had a 24-23 lead at the half. A pair of free throws by McKerr put the Cougars up 27-26 midway through the half, but an offensive put-back by Doane put Lakewood right back in front. The Vikings never trailed again until the final minute, after pushing the lead to 38-31 by the end of the third quarter. “Maybe by the time we get to the end of the year, we’ll put together four quarters,” said Farrell. The Vikings are now 4-3 in the CAACWhite, and have now lost four in a row to see their season record fall to 4-11 after Tuesday’s trip to Eaton Rapids. The Greyhounds raced out to a 27-17 first half lead, and held on in the second half against the visiting Vikings for a 55-40 win. Lakewood got 22 points from Shellenbarger, but only 18 from the rest of the team. Logan Lake had five. Eaton Rapids got 14 points from Alex Archambeau, 13 from Alex Gauna, and 11 from Bryant Siegrist. SCMYB by Brett Bremer Sports Editor That was a tough one. Lakewood led by 12 with just over five minutes to play on its home floor Friday night, but couldn’t hold off Lansing Catholic as the Cougars came back to steal a 60-55 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win. “They don’t know how to win. It’s as simple as that. The kids don’t know how to win,” said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell in a somber locker room after the game before toning down that statement a little. “I just don’t know if we do the right things to win down the stretch. We were in the bonus and we didn’t attack the basket. The only one that kept being aggressive and took the ball to the hole was Gabe (Shellenbarger). The rest of us just looked to get it our of our hands.” Shellenbarger raced to the hole and went over Cougar senior forward DJ McKerr, the United States Olympian Ken Chertow shows off inside-tie techniques during his visit to the Maple valley Jr/Sr High School Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley wrestlers spend evening with an Olympian by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ken Chertow has taught hundreds of college, high school and youth wrestling champions in the past decade. Maple Valley hopes that he may have taught a couple more Thursday afternoon. Chertow, a 1988 U.S. Olympian, spent five hours running a pair of clinics at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School after giving a motivational speech for the junior high school students at the end of the school day. More than 100 wrestlers took part in the two clinics, the first for Maple Valley athletes and the second open to athletes from around that state which many of the Maple Valley athletes also participated in. Participants came from as far away as Detroit and Sault Ste Marie. “They enjoyed it,” said Maple Valley youth wrestling coach Gary Pearson. “They were pleased with his enthusiasm and his work ethic. He was just great with the kids and worked hard with the kids. It didn’t matter if they were four-year-olds or 17-year-olds. You could see the passion. He has a passion for what he does.” What Chertow does is train athletes at his gym during the school year, and travel across the country running camps throughout the summer months. He also is a TV commentator on the Big Ten Network. Pearson’s son, Garrett, took part in a Chertow camp in Pennsylvania over the winter break. After that experience was a positive one, coach Pearson began to look into bring Chertow to Maple Valley. It just so happened that Chertow was coming to Michigan to broadcast Friday night’s Michigan versus Ohio State dual. He just added a day to his trip. Coach Pearson said that one of the most impressive things he saw throughout the night of wrestling was how Chertow kept even some of the youngest campers entertained and working hard for the full five hours. BASEBALL 07519720 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball is forming teams now for the 2009 season. Three Age Divisions: Willie Mays (ages 8 - 10) • Pee Wee Reese (ages 11 - 12) Sandy Koufax (ages 12 - 14) HASTINGS PLAYERS South Central Michigan Youth Baseball is a non-profit organization committed to bringing quality baseball to Hastings. Sign-Ups and Uniform Sizing We play a 16-game season in the Thrusday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 23 Lakewood guard Gabe Shellenbarger sails past the Cougars’ Mike Shaw (left) on his way to the basket late in the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “You’ve got to keep it fun in elementary school, if you want them to get good,” said Chertow. “You can’t do one without the other either. You have more fun once you’re good.” The wrestlers spread out throughout the new gym at MVHS, with members of the Maple Valley Youth Wrestling program at one end, middle school wrestlers in the middle, and varsity wrestlers at the other end. Chertow had something to teach each of them. Even varsity coaches Chris Ricketts and Tony Wawiernia came up to Chertow from time to time for guidance in teaching some of his techniques. “The best part for me is hearing these kids did well and used some of the moves they learned here, and that they were motivated to improve,” said Chertow. Chertow was motivated to start coaching in the early 1990s. After four years at Penn State University that included being named an NCAA All American three times and also being named an NCAA Academic All American three times, Chertow moved on to Ohio State University. “After college I went to medical school. I was a serious student and I also continued to train. I was training for the Olympics and also on the Ohio State coaching staff. I was really busy and decided to focus my priorities on coaching and training,” said Chertow. He made plans to take a year off from school. During that year off he started developing his training program and also wrote a book, “Wrestling: A Commitment to Excellence”. Chertow has been building on his training program ever since, and now has a collection of instructional and highlight DVDs, and runs Gold Medal, Kids Training, Technique, and Future Champions camps. “I think it’s important (the wrestlers) get to see someone who’s been very successful, and be able to talk to that person and realize it takes hard work and determination to reach your dreams,” coach Pearson said. Willie Mays division, and a 20-game season in the other two divisions. We play by the rules of the American Amateur Baseball Congress and all our players are outfitted with complete uniforms. 7:00pm to 8:30pm To ensure your child’s spot in this league for years to come, sign them up at an early age. Pennock Hospital Conference Center Bring player to size uniform and copy of birth certificate. Also, taking applications for umpires, call Mark Brisboe at 269-948-0506 269-948-0506 269-365-5428 Call Mark Brisboe for more info Visit us on the web at: or Brad Currier www.scmyb.com �Page 20 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons and Trojans dominate O-K Gold tourney The Hastings varsity wrestling team earned a share of the 2008-09 O-K Gold Conference Championship by topping Thornapple Kellogg 221.50 to 192.50 at Saturday’s league championship meet hosted by Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Trent Brisboe (front) and Thornapple Kellogg’s Thomas Tabor fight for control during the third period of their 145-pound championship match Saturday afternoon. Brisboe earned the title with a 3-1 win. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For half a second Saturday afternoon, it seemed like no one wanted the O-K Gold Conference Championship trophy. Thornapple Kellogg coach Tom Lehman went up to Hastings head coach Mike Goggins, and handed him the trophy. Goggins told Lehman to keep it. Lehman won the argument, but the Saxons were the big winners on the day. “You won the tournament. You get it,” Lehman told Goggins, ending the discussion. Hastings’ varsity wrestling team won a share of its seventh O-K Gold Conference championship in the last eight years by winning Saturday’s league championship meet at Caledonia High School. The Saxons finished the day with 221.5 points to 192.5 for Thornapple Kellogg. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was third with a score of 104, followed by Wayland 102.5, Forest Hills Eastern 88.5, Caledonia 80, and Ottawa Hills 32. Hastings had 12 wrestlers reach the championship finals. That dozen waved to teammate Max Wilcox after his introduc- “He really wants to improve on that mark,” Goggins said of Watson. “Once he came back, everything he’s done has just been to get ready for the state meet.” Mansfield had a couple of exciting matches on the way to his championship. In the semifinals he topped Catholic Central’s Aaryn Guy 31-15. In the finals, he scored a pin of Ottawa Hills’ Russell Hamlett in 52 seconds. Brisboe had a tougher road. He pinned Ottawa Hills’ Norvon Cottingham in the opening round, then topped Wayland’s Darin Walker 7-4 in the semifinals and Thornapple Kellogg’s Thomas Tabor 3-1 in the championship match. The runners-up for the Saxons Saturday were Loren Smith (112 pounds), Brian Baum (119), Austin Endsley (130), Gage Pederson (135), Collin Ferguson (152), Micah Huver (160), Beau Reaser (171), Kyle Griffith (189), and Colton Marlette (215). Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern were the only other teams to have flight champions. The Hawks’ Tim Lambert won the 112-pound title, and Ryan Dugan won at 152 pounds. Caledonia’s Tanner Zych won tion before the finals round. He was the lone Saxon wrestling in the consolation finals, for third place. Of those 12 finalists only three earned flight champions, Trent Brisboe at 145 pounds, Luke Mansfield at 285, and Matt Watson at 125. Thornapple Kellogg actually had more champions than the Saxons, winning half of the league’s individual titles (7), to go along with half of the overall championship. TK’s Mike Craven won at 103 pounds, Trevor Dalton 119, Kyle Dalton 130, Donovan Scott 140, Cole Meinke 160, Chris Westra 189, and Cody Clinton 215. Hastings had nine runner-up performances, and the one third place finish by Wilcox at 103 pounds. Thornapple Kellogg had just one wrestler place second, one third, and one fourth. “We lost a couple in the early rounds, lost a couple close ones there,” said Lehman. “The guys in the finals wrestled real well.” “Hastings picked up the seconds and the thirds. Those points add up.” The early rounds turned out to be more important than the finals. Hastings had four different wrestlers who were seeded third who beat number two seeds in the semifinals. “We had some kids that really stepped up,” said Goggins. Watson’s wins weren’t surprises, but it was a bit of a surprise how quickly he got back to 100-percent following a broken collarbone that kept him out for the first couple months of the season. He won his fourth individual conference title Saturday, scoring an 18-6 major decision over Wayland’s Derek Fifeski in the championship round. “It feels great. It’s refreshing, being able to wrestle matches and not just wrestle in practice,” said Watson. The league championship meet is just a start to the postseason for Watson, who was third in the state at 119 pounds in Division 2 last year. “It’s big, because it’s a tournament right before districts and regionals and state, so it’s always good to win this tournament every year before the big one,” said Watson. The Saxons were a part of the team district tournament at Wayland last night, and will host a Division 2 individual district tournament this Saturday. Hastings’ Brian Baum lifts Thornapple Kellogg’s Trevor Dalton off the mat during the first period of their 119-pound championship match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the 1325-pound championship and Brett McCarty took the title at 171 pounds. Thursday was fastest night ever in CERC pool Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Korey Carpenter works his way towards a thirdplace finish in the 100-yard breaststroke Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Brad Gagnon races through the water during the second leg of the 400-yard relay Thursday night against Forest Hills in the CERC pool. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Whoever changes the record board at the Community Education and Recreation Center will be busy at the end of the season, thanks to the Forest Hills swimmers. Forest Hills Northern set seven new pool records on the night during their 133-53 win over the Thornapple Kellogg- ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Trent Brisboe — Hastings Varsity Wrestling Hastings senior Trent Brisboe was one of three individual champions from the Saxon varsity wrestling team at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet hosted by Caledonia. Brisboe was a perfect 3-0 in the 145-pound weight class. He started the day with a pin, won a decision in the semifinals, then scored an important 3-1 win over Thornapple Kellogg’s Thomas Tabor in the championship round. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team Thursday night. The only event the Trojans won all night long was the diving competition, where Joshua Wheeler took first place with a score of 171.80. James Moray was second with a score of 146.20. Their teammate Jacob Comer was fourth with a score of 128.25. “We dominated Forest Hills in diving,” said TK-Hastings coach Dave Schultz. TK-Hastings’ Tyler Swanson set a new team record in the 500-yard freestyle, finishing in 5:35.91. He shaved about 20 seconds off his personal best time in the race, and was 14 seconds better than the previous record of 5:49.68 in the event set by Tom Peck. It was just the second time he’s swam in the event this season. “Last time I tried sprinting at the start. That didn’t work our so well,” said Swanson. “I think I can still go faster than I did. I’m just not used to it. I think I started a little slower than I needed to this time.” TK-Hastings Breanna Ricketts also had a great 500 race, shaving six seconds of her previous best time and placing fifth in 6:35.85. Forest Hills’ Bradley Klanderman won the event in a new pool record time of 5:10.44. Swimmers can sometimes use the competition of swimming against better competition to push themselves. Swanson didn’t really even get that chance. “He was a lot faster,” Swanson said of TK-Hastings’ Josh Wheeler spins through the air during his back two somersault in the tuck position Thursday night against Forest Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Klanderman. “Normally, if there’s a guy right next to me, it’ll push me. That guy was like a lap ahead of me.” Forest Hills also set new pool records in the 100-yard freestyle, the 200-yard freestyle relay, the 100-yard backstroke, the 400-yard freestyle relay, the 50-yard freestyle, and the 200-yard freestyle. Derek Mead was a part of four of those record setting performances, and came asking about a fifth record after the meet. He won the 100-yard freestyle in 48.83 seconds, the 200-yard freestyle in 1:44.97, teamed with Paul Kersjes, Klanderman, and Kurt VonEhr to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:26.50, and joined Klanderman, VonEhr, and Ben Mason in winning the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:31.16. Mason set the 50-yard freestyle pool record earlier in the night, with a time of 22.69 seconds. Meade bested that time, touching the wall in 22.31 seconds, as he led off in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Alex Numbers was the other record setter for Forest Hills, winning the 100-yard backstroke in 58.16 seconds. Forest Hills did help bring out the best in a number of the TK-Hastings swimmers. One of those was Korey Carpenter, who was third in the 100-yard breaststroke, but had his best time at 1:16.27. “We set a lot of good, personal bests tonight,” said Schultz. “We kind of knew it would be difficult to compete, so we had a lot of swimmers in events they haven’t competed in yet.” The TK-Hastings team suffered two tough losses to talented teams this week. Spring Lake topped the Trojans 118-68 Tuesday. The TK-Hastings 400-yard freestyle relay team did shave seven seconds off its school record in the event, as Swanson, Jacob Bailey, Tim Stanton, and John Gieseler finished in 3:48.47.% �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Page 21 TK girls win first league title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Wanna see what champions look like? Give us 2 min. and 30 sec. and we’ll show you.” That’s how the orange and black painted banner on the east side of the Thornapple Kellogg High School gymnasium read on Saturday during the O-K Gold Conference Competitive Cheer Championship Meet. The Trojans showed their fans what champions looked like whether they had the 2:30 in round three, the 1:30 in round one and two, and now they’ll get to put a banner higher up on the wall. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team won its first ever league championship Saturday, putting up the highest score in each of the three rounds. The Trojans finished the day with a final score of 715.6018. Catholic Central was second with a score of 706.7352, followed by Caledonia 695.1600, Wayland 661.6392, and Hastings 639.7576. “It will be there. That banner will be there,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Abby DeWildt. The Trojans scored a 218.0 in round one, 202.5018 in round two, and a 420.5018 in round three. “They brought it out today,” said DeWildt. “They were excited. It’s a little bit easier when you’re at home and you have a big crowd.” Thornapple Kellogg was second to Byron Center in the O-K Gold Conference last season. This is the fourth season of competitive cheer at TKHS. A Saxon stunt group shouts out to the crowd during its round three performance at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg head coach Abby DeWildt gets a hug from senior Charity Bouchard as its announced the Trojans are the 2009 O-K Gold Conference Champions Saturday at TKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In round three, the Trojans have been outstanding all season long. It was improvements in round two that really helped TK to the front of the league. “It’s just really practicing,” said Thornapple Kellogg senior Charity Bouchard. “Since we don’t have the skills the other teams have, like the back-hand springs, we have to work on timing and be perfect.” That work started in November for Bouchard, who is a three-year varsity athlete who earned All-Conference honors this year, and the Trojans. “It’s all year long,” said Bouchard. “We started from the beginning. It was kind of sloppy at first. After our first few, we just kind of finished everything off. We figured it out.” Catholic Central had a 215.3 in round one, a 200.6352 in round two, and a 290.8 in round three. Caledonia scored a 210.8 in round one, 200.7600 in round two, and 283.6 in round DK girls get much needed KVA victory at Constantine Delton Kellogg got its first revenge win of the 2008-09 season Tuesday night. The Panther varsity girls’ basketball team scored a 41-23 win at Constantine in Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams called it a “needed” win for his team. It’s the first time this season, so far, that the Panthers have scored a KVA win over a team that beat them in the first run through the league season. The Falcons scored a fourpoint win over the Panthers in January. Delton got on top of Constantine early, outscoring the hosts 15-5 in the opening quarter and led 19-11 at the break. Six points was the most that Constantine scored in any one quarter all night long. Kali Tobias paced the Panthers with eight points, five rebounds, and three steals. Sarah Holroyd, Alea Hammond, and Adrianna Culbert had seven points each. Culbert also added nine rebounds. Williams said that Taylor Blacken played well coming off the bench for the Panthers. She was 4-of-4 from the foul line in the fourth quarter to help her team seal its fifth league win of the year. Delton is now 5-11 in the KVA, and 6-11 overall. The Panthers play their final three games of the season at home. This Friday they take on Kalamazoo Christian, then on Tuesday they host Hastings for a non-league game. Last Friday, the Panthers suffered their 11th loss of the season, at Schoolcraft. The Eagles topped Delton 53-25. Schoolcraft started the game on a 13-4 run, and never looked back. It wasn’t just a slow start that hurt the Panthers though. “We did not play well in any part of the game,” said Williams. The Eagles pushed their lead to 31-15 at the break, then limited the Panthers to just ten points in the second half. Culbert led Delton with 12 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and two assists. “Dri Culbert is the one consistent player,” said Williams. “The others have to find ways to play at all times against all teams.” Holroyd and Shelly NeSmith both added four points for the Panthers. Schoolcraft got 11 points from Alicia Dorko, and ten each from Amanda Kotecki and Alison Manning. three. Wayland jumped past Hastings at the league championship meet, but Hastings managed to keep its fourth place spot in the overall conference standings. The Saxons scored a 196.7 in round one, 184.2576 in round two, and 258.8 in round three. “We had a rough day,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. “I thought our round one looked really good, but we made too many mistakes in round two. Round three just wasn’t what it has been.” Rachel Stephens and Shari Jager earned Shorthanded Lions score two wins by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Twice in the fourth quarter Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team had to take the lead back from Parchment. Both times, Lion point guard Mikaela Bromley found teammate Terri Hurosky underneath to get the job done. The Lions scored a 48-41 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory at Parchment Tuesday night. On back-to-back possessions early in the fourth quarter, Bromley drove into the lane and when the Panther defense converged on her flipped a pass to a wide open Hurosky on the other side of the lane to put their team up 40-37. Again, with the clock ticking down towards a minute Bromley found Hurosky to put their team up 43-41. “Shawndenae (Rost) and Mikaela did an excellent job of getting in, driving in, and making a kick,” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. Hurosky finished with eight points, Bromley nine, and Jorden Beachnau added eight. Jenn Kent led Maple Valley with 12 points. Rost added six and Elizabeth Stewart five. The two teams had been back and forth all night long. Parchment held a 26-24 lead at the half, and pushed the lead to 29-24 early on. That five-point edge for the Panthers early in the third quarter was the biggest lead for either team in the second half, until the Lions started knocking down free throws in the final minute. Maple Valley was 5-of-6 from the foul line in the final minute of the game. Kent was 4-of-4 in that stretch and 8-of-10 for the evening. As a team, the Lions were 20-of-27 from the foul line. “I thought tonight we did an all around good job of playing team basketball,” said Wilkes “I’m certainly happy. With some of the issues we’re dealing with, the seven I’ve got, it’s an unbelievable victory for them. Kudos to them.” The Lion roster is down to seven players because of injuries and other issues. “It’s going to be a lot of time management for the rest of the season, with only seven kids left,” said Wilkes. “I told them after the game I thought they did a great job of picking each other up tonight, and being supportive, and communicating.” Page Semrau was the only Lion suited up who didn’t score against the Panthers, but provided solid minutes off the bench. Parchment was led by Tiara Gilliard who finished with 15 points. Tapricia McGuffey added 11 points, and Abbey Nyberg six. The win moves the Lions’ record to 9-8 on the season, and 8-7 in the KVA. They scored a 54-39 win over Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. Wilkes said that for part of the night his girls were better at working the ball in and out of the post than they had been for much of the season. That gives the girls in the post chances to score, and opens things up for shooters outside. “We had good ball movement,” said Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule The Thursday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 25 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 8:00 am; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thursday: Boys Swim Meet at 6:00 pm (No open swim) Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 77528605 Open Gym: Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm for adults; 12:30 - 3:00 pm for students 77532032 Wilkes. “We found our open jump shooters. We pressed a little bit too, and caused some chaos.” Those positives helped the Lions to run out to a 17-11 first quarter lead. They pushed that lead to 25-18 by the half. Hackett battled back in the third quarter, tying the game at one point, but it was the Lions who had the last run in them. “They kept hanging in there, they would make a run then in the four quarter we ran away for the most part. We got some lay-ups late in the game.” Hurosky and Kent did a good job of attacking the basket late for the Lions. Attacking the basket was key for the Lions all night. They also got good penetration from Rost, Stewart, Beachnau, and Bromley did a nice job of controlling the point. Stewart led Maple Valley with 16 points on the night. Rost added ten and Kent nine. Kathleen Hawkins had a team-high ten points for the Fighting Irish. HHS Boosters’ Extravaganza, Feb. 21 The Hastings Athletic Boosters are hoping many area residents will make a new year’s resolution to help a great cause. Community members can support Hastings athletes by attending the Hastings Athletic Boosters Extravaganza on Feb. 21. The event, which will be held at the Ramada Inn in Montpelier, Ohio, is a reverse raffle where thousands of dollars will go to the winner. Each ticket is $100, and includes admission to the event, dinner, free drinks during the raffle and discount drinks after the raffle. Of course, it also includes entrance in the reverse raffle with a grand prize of $7000. Other cash prizes, ranging from $100 to $600 will be awarded to 19 lucky ticket holders. An improved buffet will be offered beginning at 5 p.m., and new entertainment will be held after the raffle which starts at 6 p.m. Social hour starts at 4 p.m. A portion of the ticket is tax deductible. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Call 948-4679 with any questions. See any Athletic Booster member for tickets, or mail a payment along with name, address, and phone number to Hastings Athletic Boosters, P.O. Box 344, Hastings, MI, 49058. Call 1-800-851-8300 to make room reservations for one, two, or three nights in regular or Jacuzzi rooms for the weekend at the Ramada Inn. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: ® All-Conference honors for the Saxons, and Emily Ellwood was named honorable mention All-conference. All three are seniors who compete in all three rounds for the Saxons. Jager is a three-year varsity athlete. Hastings will be a part of the Division 2 district meet at Haslett this Saturday. Thornapple Kellogg heads to Mattawan for its Division 2 district tournament. 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Fresh. Middle JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Wrestling Basketball Swimming Basketball T-K High School T-K Middle T-K High School Creston/Central T-K High School WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25: A A A H A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Girls Girls Girls Girls Boys 8th “B” 7th “B” 8th “A” 7th “A” Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Wrestling T-K Middle T-K Middle T-K Middle T-K Middle Team Regionals H A H A TBA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26: 4:00 pm Boys Fresh. Basketball GR Catholic Central 5:30 pm Boys JV Basketball GR Catholic Central 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Basketball GR Catholic Central H H H 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Fresh. JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Swimming Basketball T-K High School T-K High School Conf.-Dive Prelims. T-K High School A A H A SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21: 9:00 am Boys 9:30 am Boys 10:00 am Girls 3:00 pm Boys Middle Varsity Varsity Varsity Wrestling Wrestling Cheer Ice Hockey Hastings MS Duals H Ind. Districts A Districts at Haslett A GR Christian Southside Arena A Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23: 4:15 pm Girls 7th “A” Basketball Wayland Middle 5:30 pm Girls 8th “A” Basketball Wayland Middle A A TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24: 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Fresh. JV Fresh. JV Varsity Varsity Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Convenant Christ. HS Convenant Christ. HS Pennfield HS Delton-Kellogg HS Delton-Kellogg HS Convenant Christ. HS H H A A A H 325 N. Hanover – Hastings Ph. 269-945-2491 • Fax 269-945-4667 www.hastingsmfg.com Good Luck, Saxons! HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77531959 Brittany Morgan and the Saxons get started on their round two routine Saturday during the O-K Gold Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 22 — Thursday, February 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-02-26.pdf 86100d193942cf50672d22048281d94b PDF Text Text Joint planning ordinance tabled Winter weather cooperates with Gun Lake Winterfest Saxon cagers fall 2 back from Gold lead See Story on Page 10 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 21 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 9 NEWS BRIEFS Walk for Warmth steps off Saturday Walk for Warmth is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, starting from the Barry County Courthouse lawn, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Walk registration begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies start at approximately 9:30 a.m., and one- and threemile outdoor walks begin at 10 a.m. The event, sponsored by Community Action, raises funds to help low-income, elderly and disabled residents who have fallen on hard times to stay warm during the winter. Walkers are asked to collect monetary pledges. All the funds raised in Barry County are used to help residents of Barry County only. Non-walkers may mail donations or drop them off at the local Community Action office. Pledge sheets can be picked up at local businesses or by contacting the local Community Action office, 450 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400, Hastings, For more information, contact Bev Newton at 269-948-4260, or by e-mail at beverlyn@caascm.org. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, February 26, 2009 City council approves easement for River Walk Purchases property for another parking lot by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings City Council Monday night approved a motion which brings the city one step closer to realizing the goal of its master plan for a trail along the Thornapple River connecting the park behind the industrial incubator on West State Street with downtown. The motion, which passed with Trustee David Tossava absent and Trustee Don Bowers casting a dissenting vote, allows Mayor Bob May and Clerk Tom Emery to sign a public trail easement with Wood Properties LLC for $6,500. A trail along the Thornapple River is a longrange goal of the city. Plans for a walkway on city-owned right of way along State, Railroad and Thorn streets extending from the incubator park through Tyden Park to the western city limits are moving slowly, however, because much of the land is in private hands. Later in the meeting Community Development Director John Hart gave a brief presentation of the final plans for the trail, the first phase of which will begin in 2010 if funding is available. In his monthly report, Hart said his staff has an opportunity to apply for grants through the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources. The MDOT grant application is due by March 16. The DNR grant is due by April 1. Funding from each grant can be used as a match for the other. However, to remain competitive in the application process, Hart said he advocates a 25 percent match which will be made on behalf of the City by the Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA). According to Hart, the current trail project, which will extend from the eastern to the western city limits and eventually connect Hope Township official receives suspension by Amy Jo Parish For nearly four months, Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Albert has been without assessment certification. Her certification was suspended after a 14-point review of the township’s assessment practices in 2007 led the State Assessors Board to look into the practices of the township. Hope Township staff members were asked to meet with representatives from the Michigan Department of Treasury in January of 2008, and it was during the meeting that two major issues were discovered. Terry Stanton, public information officer for the Michigan Department of Treasury, said although treasury department officials discovered that many of the Hope Township assessments had not been done correctly, the actions of Albert were what led to disciplinary measures. “During the meeting, Ms. Albert stated that a reassessment had been completed of several hundred parcels of property,” said Stanton in a recent phone interview. “Staff met with Games begin at Hastings library It’s nearly time for all sixth through 12th graders who enjoy gaming to gather their forces and head to the Hastings Public Library. The games begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the library’s community room. Two gaming systems will be set up, the Xbox 360 and Wii. Teens can try their skills with Guitar Hero 2 and 3, Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. Competitors can choose to take part in one, two or all three games. Prizes will be awarded at each event on Feb. 28, March 28 and May 2, with grand prizes awarded at the May event. Grand prizes will include MP3 players, video games and more. Brackets will be set up at the beginning of each day’s events, so participants are asked to arrive on time. “Join the fun, test your skills, and invite your friends to share the fun,” said a spokesperson. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Patricia Albert See SUSPENSION, page 2 with the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail to Nashville and Middleville, will be done in two phases. The first phase, which they are now pursuing, will feature a hard-surface trail along the city right of way on State and Railroad streets, connecting the park behind the incubator with Tyden Park. The DDA has estimated the first phase of the project will cost approximately $1 million. The second phase, and shorter portion, of the trail would include another bridge across the Thornapple River and a western trailhead between the wastewater treatment plant and the lumber company, which will connect with the proposed Paul Henry Trail in Rutland Township in the future. The DDA has estimated the cost of the second phase to be between $800,000 to $1 million. If funding from MDOT and the DNR is available, Hart said he anticipates ground would be broken for the first phase of the project in the summer of 2010. A public hearing on the proposed trail has been set for the next regular city council meeting, slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the council’s chambers in city hall. In other business, the council: • Approved a resolution to authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign a purchase agreement with Vicki and David Garrett, 303 S. Jefferson Street, at a cost of $125,000 and Flagstar Bank, 112 E. Center Street, $27,000, to be developed into an 22-space all-day municipal parking lot. • Discussed and accepted, in concept, a limited service agreement between the city and Carlton Township for a proposed sewer district. A draft of the agreement, as presented by Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter, will be used as an outline to draw up a fundamental agreement to be presented to the council for approval at a later date. • Approved a request from Barry County YMCA Director Ryan Rose, to use city park facilities for the following events: Youth Baseball 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, April 20 to May 28 at the Bob King Park baseball diamond; adult co-ed softball. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, July 23 to Sept. 3, at Fish Hatchery Park baseball diamond; Playground Program, 8:45 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6 to July 24 at Fish Hatchery Park; Community Games, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Fish Hatchery park tennis courts. • Approved a request from Thornapple Valley Church to hold a 5K race on the same route used for the Pennock 5K race during Summerfest. The race is to be conducted See RIVER WALK, page 7 ‘Beauty and the Beast’ opens tonight Lavish costumes and familiar musical numbers will fill the stage this weekend during the Hastings High School production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Here, Cogsworth (Trenton Johnson), Wardrobe (Hannah Scofield) and Lumiere (Andrew Moore) discover that their castle is being attacked. The show will take place at Central Auditorium Feb. 26, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Family Fare, Bosley Pharmacy, State Grounds Coffee House, King’s Appliances and all Hastings Area Schools. BCF seminars to focus on grantwriting and assets Central Dispatch service plan finally ready for approval As part of its ongoing commitment to the area, the Barry Community Foundation is sponsoring upcoming meetings to help local residents. On Friday, March 6, Ginger Hentz will be administering a grant seminar to provide an enhanced understanding of how to write better grants. It will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hastings City Bank Community Room. The fee is $10 for the seminar. On Wednesday, March 11, Consumers Energy, in conjunction with Hometown Partnership, will host a workshop facilitated by national author Luther Snow. This workshop will focus on developing an asset map for the community. It will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. The fee is $20 and includes dinner. Anyone interested in attending either of these meetings may contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-9459554. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The long-awaited revamping of the Barry County Central Dispatch Service Plan has moved to the next step with recommendations of the review committee ready to be sent to the participating municipalities. The committee was comprised of 22 members representing the 16 townships, villages of Woodland, Middleville, Freeport, Nashville, the City of Hastings, and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The committee began meeting in January 2008 with the sole purpose of updating the existing service plan. The committee voted 18-0 (with four members absent) to recommend the document be adopted by the participating municipalities. Keith Ferris, a member of the committee, told the commissioners at their Feb. 24 meeting, that the 22 entities have until April 15 to return their recommendations with final approval to be the prerogative of the board of commissioners. “There were some entries that were changed within this document due to State of Michigan mandates,” Ferris told the board. “The original plan was used as a base.” Ferris said some of the major changes included verbiage in the “definitions” section, See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Platters of paczki served on festive Fat Tuesday Polish-style donuts, packed with tasty fillings and called paczki, were plentiful at the Barry County Commission on Aging on Fat Tuesday. Known as a day of revelry, Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which traditionally is a time of fasting and sacrifice. The COA held a festive Paczki Party to celebrate, including upbeat accordion music by Virgil Baker, of Rockford, a member of the Just 4 Fun Band; and tap dancing by Terry Dennison, a COA board member. Partygoers were encouraged to wear crazy hats in the Mardi Gras spirit. Above, from left, holding some of the platters of paczki filled with everything from raspberry to cream cheese, are Phylis Anderson, Freda Morgan and Marilyn Roush, of the COA daycare staff. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) which were changed to relate to present operations and State mandated changes. A paragraph was added to Section VII, setting procedures to be taken should circumstances arise that the participating municipalities or the Barry County Board of Commissioners deem necessary to assume any such delegated powers the administrative board has been given. The administrative board was changed from eight members to 11, all with voting privileges. The technical advisory committee was changed from seven to nine members. “It has been our pleasure to work as a committee to revise the 911 Service Plan for the Barry County Central Dispatch,” Ferris told the county board. “It is now your responsibility to distribute this document to the participating municipalities with instruction for them to vote ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ for the adoption of this document to govern the Barry County Central Dispatch. “It requires two-thirds of the participating municipalities to approve the proposed changes to the service plan. After approval by participating municipalities, the plan then needs to be sent to the Barry County Commissioners for a public hearing and final approval,” Ferris concluded. �Page 2 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Alpha Women’s Center banquet set Deadline nears for HHS alumnus nominations The Alpha Women’s Center of Barry County will hold its third annual fundraiser March 7 at Ever After banquet hall in Hastings. Gathering at the punchbowl will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Teamwork.” Attendees are invited to register for a table and decorate the table with the theme of their team. Judging will be based on best decorated table, most attendees, most spirit/best cheer and most contributions. Food this year will honor the tailgate tradition. For information on entering a team, call the center at 269-948-9013. The guest speaker will be Chad Curtis, Middleville native and former Major League outfielder. There is no admission for this dinner which will include a report of activities from the past year. There will be opportunities during the evening for diners to make contributions. For more information contact the Alpha Women’s Center at 269-948-9013. The Board of Directors of the Hastings High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations until March 15 for the 2009 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday, May 30, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be typed and should contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons may include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization memberships, personal character, and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The alumni board would like to continue to consider previously submitted nominations, as well as new nominations. The board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to resubmit with upto-date information for the board’s consideration. Send nomination letters to Donna Brown, president, Hastings High School Alumni Association, 810 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. SUSPENSION, continued from pg. 1 Ms. Albert to review the work completed and found that the work had not been completed and would not have been correct even if it had been completed. It was recommended for the board to consider disciplinary action ... The assessors found Hope Township to be substantially noncompliant.” Although the parcels assessed incorrectly need to be reevaluated, Stanton said the disciplinary action resulted from the misrepresentation of the work by Albert. “The more significant issue is that staff had been misled that the reappraisal of about 700 parcels had already occurred. One of our staff looked into it, and it was pretty clear that the work had not been completed as Ms. Albert claimed,” said Stanton. Gary Pettit said he has been helping with assessments in Hope Township for nine years. When asked if he has taken over for Albert, he declined comment. When asked if he is the only person currently making assessments, he said, “No comment.” Albert failed to respond to numerous phone calls seeking further information. In order for Albert to earn her certification back, she must successfully complete a sixhour mandatory renewal program on land value analysis and economic condition factor determination. She will also need to complete a course through the State Assessors Board. Once the training programs are completed and an exam passed, Albert will be eligible to apply to the board to have her suspension lifted. The letter also details an additional step the township supervisor must complete: “The board also voted to require you to seek reinstatement of normal certification status with the board before the suspension of your certification may end.” Stanton said Albert has not yet completed her training or filed for reinstatement as assessor. He also said that while suspending certification is not a regular occurrence, it does take place. “I hesitate to characterize it too much,” said Stanton. “It’s an issue that occurs from time to time. If the board determines that for one reason or another they have not handled the data correctly or have misled the state tax commission, action can be taken ... Once the training has been completed, and she is able to prove it is completed, she can request that certification can be restored.” Albert has been the Hope Township supervisor since 1992. Filing date for financial aid programs approaching High school seniors and all college students are reminded to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Colleges in Michigan and around the country use this free application to determine a student’s need for financial aid programs and to award federal and institutional funds. The FAFSA is also used by the State of Michigan to determine student eligibility for need-based financial aid programs. The FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 1 for students to receive priority consideration for State of Michigan programs. Students may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or www.federalstudentaid. ed.gov. A new FAFSA form is required each year a student attends college. Applications for all Michigan students are automatically received by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG). For more information, call the OSG at 1888-4-GRANTS (1-888-447-2687) or e-mail osg@michigan.gov. Progressive Democrats hear, see about Middle East conflict Catherine Deyo of Woodland shared stories of her visits to Palestine with area residents who joined in Middleville to view the film, “Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land.” The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan were eager to show the film here, said member Patricia Wilson, because what is seen and heard through news media is “not the full story of a conflict that has been raging for generations.” Following the film, the group was addressed by Deyo, who has visited Palestine twice in recent years. She spoke of the hardships Palestinians endure every day and of the numerous checkpoints the people must go through in order to carry out day-to-day living. "It’s the equivalent of giving someone rooms within their house in which to live but taking away all the hallways. There is no way for the Palestinians to get from one place to the other," said Deyo. More information can be found on the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan Web site at www.pdwm.org. COA, parks boards give annual reports by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Local seniors have a friend in the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA), which has been serving them since 1974. The COA provides resources to meet the changing needs and desires of the aging population. The COA mission is to promote independence, dignity and quality of life to seniors and their families. Under the guidance of Executive Director Tammy Pennington, the COA serves more than 1,600 clients throughout Barry County. Pennington appeared before the county board of commissioners Feb. 24 to give the organization’s 2008 annual report. “This report reflects the work of a great many people,” Pennington told board. She reported the COA supported independence by providing more than 13,300 meals, along with programs providing home repair, safe driving classes, help with taxes, Medicare and Medicaid assistance and special needs funding for low-income seniors. The COA supports dignity, she said, by providing more than 12,500 hours of adult day care in 2008 for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia, 5,805 hours of in-home servic- es by trained nurse aides, and 225 hours of inhome assessments by registered nurses. “We also provide caregiver education and training, Kinship Care programs, medical equipment rental, and support groups to help caregivers,” Pennington told commissioners. She provided the board with statistics showing in-home services, adult day care, nutrition programs and special services such as classes, health, dance, social gatherings and activities such as crafts, Tai Chi, exercise classes, walking clubs and line dancing. In other business at the Feb. 24 meeting, commissioners heard the annual report presented by Warren Wheeler of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. “Our goal is to maintain and enhance existing parks in Barry County,” Wheeler said. The biggest project undertaken by the parks and recreation board will be the McKeown Bridge Park project, which includes upgrading and improving the existing park. The parks and recreation board has received a $215,300 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, which will pay for 64 percent of the total project, said Wheeler. Scheduled for completion in 2010, the park Dairymen feeling pinch as weak economy sours milk demand America's dairy farmers are facing difficult circumstances as the global economic recession drives down demand for milk and other dairy products, both here and abroad. This is a concern for Michigan, where dairy production is one of the state's biggest agricultural sectors, said Ernie Birchmeier, Michigan Farm Bureau livestock and dairy specialist. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, Michigan's dairy industry accounts for nearly a quarter of all agricultural sales in the state. "Strong dairy prices had helped shield dairy farmers from some of the pains of rising costs for animal feed and energy over the past couple years. Without that shield, though, producers are defenseless," said Birchmeier. Experts predict the steep drop in dairy prices will be felt by dairy farmers for several months to come, a situation that will only add to America's economic woes, said Birchmeier. "People forget that farmers are consumers, too. When their budgets get tight, they cut back on spending, and the ripple effect of a bad economy is only exacerbated." The decline in dairy product prices is no surprise to many in the dairy industry. What is surprising is the dramatic correction that took place from the end of December through January, said Allison Specht, a dairy and regulatory economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dairy prices on the futures market traded at $14.13 per hundredweight on Dec. 1, 2008, $10.28 per hundredweight on Dec. 31, 2008, and $9.30 per hundredweight on Feb. 9, 2009. Milk prices are down more than 50 percent from last summer, after hitting all-time highs in 2007 and climbing to the second highest level on record in early 2008. The main culprit for low prices paid to dairy farmers is the general economic situation. "The financial condition of consumers has changed domestic food consumption patterns, and dairy is feeling the negative effects of this trend," said Specht. "Exports had insulated the dairy industry from feeling losses in awayfrom-home demand, but this is no longer the case. While grocery dairy-buying may be expanding slightly, losing any food service demand, which accounts for 40 percent of dairy consumption, is bad news." The National Restaurant Association tracks the industry's health and performance, and the December 2008 index marked the 14th consecutive month that the index was below 100. An index below 100 signals industry contraction, thus less dairy buyers in the marketplace. On the export front, several factors have contributed to much stronger competition in trade markets, including New Zealand dairy production beginning to rebound somewhat after past droughts crippled the nation, and decisions by the European Union to once again directly subsidize exports. Most dairy industry analysts foresee depressed prices through the duration of the recession, however optimists anticipate a mid- to late-year turnaround. Butter and milk powder prices are at government support levels, and the federal government purchased nearly 162.3 million pounds of nonfat dry milk and almost 2.67 million pounds of butter between Oct. 1, 2008, and Feb. 6, 2009. "The U.S. dairy industry is positioned very well in the long-term (post-2009) assuming a growing world economy," said Specht. "But individual producer survival is dependent on management decisions and how long the short-term economic woes will last." Locally, Doug Westendorp, owner of Westvale-Vu Dairy and MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville, said the downturn in dairy prices has had some effect on his operations. “Sales are a little slower right now because our price hasn’t changed,” he said. “Our prices didn’t go up as much last year when everyone was raising theirs, but we’re also not following suit now that that they’re lowering theirs to $1.99 a gallon. “Our prices are higher than the store brands, but we have a lot of loyal customers,” added Westendorp. “But, when people are rubbing their dimes together to buy food because of the economy, you can’t blame them; it’s just the way it is.” Westendorp noted that ice cream sales dipped with winter temperatures but showed a small resurgence after the warm-up earlier this month. “But you expect that in winter,” he said, adding that MOO-ville recently started producing butter, and it has been selling well. “Really our production is only a little slower,” he said. “We deliver to 40 or so stops, and while some of the orders might be smaller, with the additional stops, it evens out.” Barry County Dairy Statistics Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Annual Milk Cattle and Production Calves 187,000,000 lbs. 8,800 168,000,000 lbs. 9,800 176,000,000 lbs. 8,600 208,000,000 lbs. 8,800 232,000,000 lbs. 7,500 258,000,000 lbs. 7,000 251,000,000 lbs. 7,300 247,000,000 lbs. 8,800 239,000,000 lbs. 9,200 NA 9,700 NA 11,100 Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Delton, Lakewood show slight increases in enrollment Two local school districts reported increases in their unofficial tallies of student enrollment on the winter Count Day, Feb. 11, which is mandated at public schools throughout the state of Michigan. Delton Kellogg schools had the highest increase, up 23 from the Count Day conducted early in the school year. The unofficial enrollment of 1,682, however, was down 63 students from the winter count a year ago. Lakewood’s enrollment is estimated at 2,189, reported Superintendent Michael O’Mara, up three from the September Count Day. The most recent number is a best esti- mate at this time, he said. According to Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer, preliminary numbers indicate the total student population of the Maple Valley School District to be 1,462 unofficially, down 12 from the beginning of the school year. That figure, he said is down 98 students from the winter count a year ago. “Because of alternative ed ... where the population changes frequently with kids in and out of the program for various reasons, it’s hard to tell,” explained Kramer. Enrollment in the alternative education program there varies anywhere from 90 to 120 students, he said. In Thornapple Kellogg, where school on Count Day was delayed due to fog, the unofficial enrollment was 2,996, down seven from the 3,003 in the Sept. 24, 2008, Count Day. In Hastings, the count totaled 3,009. Superintendent Rich Satterlee said that is a decrease of 35 students from the fall. “Honestly, it’s not as bad as it sounds,” said Satterlee. “It’s pretty normal to have that drop. After a few weeks, some students don’t come back, and we see a decrease.” Official enrollment figures account for 25 percent of state funding. CMS Cabaret is a party for a cause See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits will be accessible to persons with disabilities and will include fishing, overlook decks, wetland boardwalks, paved walkways, a canoe launch, improved parking, and picnic and restroom facilities. The 25 acres that the park will encompass includes nearly 2,000 feet of frontage on the Thornapple River. McKeown Bridge is the only remaining steel truss bridge in Barry County and is registered as a State of Michigan Historic Site. The board appointed David Solmes to the road commission for a six-year term that began Jan. 1 and will end Dec. 31, 2014. Commissioners also re-appointed David Tripp, James Kendrick, Jon Gambee, Wendy Maloney and Ron Heilman to the Community Corrections Advisory Board to terms that began Jan. 1 and will expire Dec. 31, 2011. Karen Vedro, Pam Jarvis and Gerald Pattok were re-appointed to the Mental Health Advisory Board for three-year terms that begin April 1 and expire March 31, 2012. Connie Dawe, Carole Wiggs and Alan Klein were appointed to the Commission on Aging for three-year terms that began Jan. 1 and will expire Dec. 31, 2011. Community Music School students come in all ages and abilities united by a desire to improve themselves and share the joy of music. Call it partying for a good cause. Enjoy musical entertainment and good cheer to benefit the Community Music School at the “CMS Cabaret" 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 7, at the Walldorff Bistro in downtown Hastings. The Cabaret will feature dancing with the classic rock band "Grumpy Old Men," a floor show featuring professional musicians from the Community Music School, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and a cash bar. The Community Music School’s lessons and classes help children build intellectual and social skills and give adults a sense of wellbeing and accomplishment. Research has shown that children active in music test higher and achieve more than their non-musical peers. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Community Music School in the First United Methodist Church. For more information, call 269-948-9441. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 3 Games, food, fun draw crowds to Winterfest A line of people are ready to jump in the very cold water. The close of the Sea Shanty swimsuit display featured all the models who braved the cold. One way to keep warm during Winterfest was to go to jail. Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 21, was definitely wintery. But these girls kept their feet warm in boots as they showed off the Sea Shanty’s swimsuit styles for 2009. This Polar Dip jump had style. Winterfest photos by Perry Hardin A little snow doesn’t keep anyone from a good game of broomball. It looks like these girls shared socks before they took their dip. Emergency personnel in their wet suits have some fun waiting for the ‘dippers’ to jump in. �Page 4 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Ehlers votes party line To the editor: Just like all but three Republicans in Congress, Vern Ehlers voted against the economic stimulus bill just passed by Democrats. Did he also vote against spending wildly on the Iraq War? Did he vote against giving billions willy-nilly to big banks? I doubt it. I’ll bet spending on Iraq and giant banks didn’t bother him. Vern Ehlers’ Web site explains his reasons for voting against the biggest money bill in history aspiring to make 3 to 4 million jobs — some in Michigan. His reasons don’t suit me, but he did what Republicans told him to do. Ehlers thinks a lot of pictures of his friends on his Web site boost his reputation. He even has the gall to hide behind the flag having never served this country in uniform. Vern Ehlers is a lockstep Conservative who does what Republicans tell him to do. Voting ‘no’ on the stimulus bill, according to Paul Krugman (Nobel economist) in the New York Times Feb. 9, “eliminates hundreds of thousands of American jobs, deprives millions [of Americans] of adequate health care, undermines the schools.” Backers hope for 3 to 4 million new jobs. What’s wrong with that with millions out of work and losing their homes? This may be the worst economic downturn ever. That is what Congressman Ehlers has done lately for this section of Michigan. Offering no help to the thousands unemployed and people losing their houses. George C. Williston, Hastings Change is needed starting at the top To the editor: As we look to the future with our newly sworn-in-president, I have to say it will take all of us to work together. Obama stressed the most important lesson of all, as I’ve stressed since Reagan’s time in office, we must learn and appreciate the lessons of history because we tend to make the same mistakes over and over again. Because of those constant mistakes, I did not vote those “traditional” lines despite having pressure from others to do so. For a long time, I’ve stressed we were making the same mistakes over and over. Staying with two parties when there are more to choose from and with each administration, no one learns from history what doesn’t work and what does. President Obama recognizes this, and that is a blessed thing and about time. With this impending change, hopefully for the better, it will serve all of us for taking responsibility for our actions and attitudes, and strive to do better and rise to the challenge President Obama put in front of us. We have to start at the top, as well. Implore those in charge of companies (management) to take pay cuts and cut the incentives and bonuses that do not benefit the hourly worker. Why does the hourly worker make the sacrifices and not the higher-ups? We must streamline our own state government by encouraging all legislators to take pay cuts and give up the perks. If we are to succeed at turning things around, people at the top had better start sacrificing, too, and hold themselves to a better moral standard. It’s up to all of us now to do the painful change and throw out the bad habits and what does not work ... the old government. Change is good. And ... yes, we can. Sandi Brimmer Hastings County is fortunate with first responders To the editor: Recently I experienced the misfortune of a chimney fire in my home. With nearly a foot and a half of snow on the ground and on the roof, my attempts to subdue the potential disaster were getting pretty “iffy.” At some point, prudence overcame pride, and I asked a neighbor to call 911 while I went back to work on the problem. With pounding heart in my throat, the fire gave up the ghost, and I retreated to the safety at ground level just as the cavlary men from the fire department arrived. The elapsed time from phone call to their arrival was amazingly short. After some snow-kicking small talk and a quick check of the chimney, they quietly left to go do their other business, leaving me to ponder how serious that this could have been and how thankful I was for voting “yes” this past millage for police and fire department services. Seldom do we probably find the need, individually, for requiring these men and women to stand up at our houses, but brother, when we do – it can’t be fast enough! I wish to express my sincere gratitude to these brave people – not only for myself but, for many others I’m sure from the locales of Barry County. I pause to reflect ... it’s not enough that people across our nation are los- ing their homes to “foreclosure,” but to burn your self out is really scary. In addition, while I’m on the subject of gratitude, I would also like to Acknowledge Sheriff Dep. Kevin Erb and Prosecutor Asstant Jessica Payne. I was been victimized some time ago by theft and they assisted in the process of gaining some justice and restitution in the matter. Although it was somewhat timeconsuming, satisfaction with a minimal amount of judicial action was achieved. It often is said that the wheels of justice grind slowly, but these two public servants kept their noses to the stone. In this day of social complexities we often find much time to express dissatisfaction with the workings and shenanigans of our various governmental functions and functionaries. I myself am probably somewhere near the top of the list of the most vocal. It pleases me to examine the other side of this coin and conclude that we, of Barry County, are most fortunate to have the caliber, integrity and responsiveness to aid us in time of need. We should consider this a bit more often, I suspect. For a small-town community, I think we and those public servants of whom I speak aren’t doing bad at all. Scott Smith, Delton Winter weather cooperates for annual Gun Lake Winterfest For years now, small groups of area residents have met all year long to prepare for the annual Gun Lake Winterfest. The one thing they don’t have any control over is the weather. This year, as the event drew near, skies cleared, temperatures climbed and it was beginning to look like the event would be a bust. Little more than a week before Winterfest, temperatures reached into the 50s, melting most of the snow and reducing the possibility of any activities on the ice, maybe canceling the event. But, as we say in Michigan, just wait a while because the weather could change at any time. And change it did, bringing more snow, well-below-freezing temperatures and high winds — just what the committee was seeking. My wife and I headed out early Saturday to attend this year’s festival. I wanted to see for myself some of the activities offered. Driving around Gun Lake was like traveling on the back roads in upper Michigan. It was a picture-perfect weekend, with lots of snow and hundreds of people enjoying what the committee had worked hard to put together for a weekend full of activities. Events started Friday with a wine-tasting event a The Bib restaurant, pizza at Sunny Jim’s and a band at Daisy Mae’s lasting until the wee hours of the morning. Saturday events got underway early with a pancake breakfast held at the Orangeville Township Hall, fishing contest, and the popular broomball tournament, which went on all day. If you’ve never attended Winterfest, the broomball is one of those events you don’t want to miss. Talk about competitive — it’s a fast-paced sport where just about everything goes. If you’re afraid of contact sports, don’t enter the broomball tournament, it’s extremely physical. Early in the afternoon was the annual polar dip, where a large hole is cut in the ice and people actually pay money to get a chance to jump in the lake. In spite of the cold, windy, snowy conditions, participants stand in line for a chance to jump into the frigid water “just for the fun of it.” Another popular event is the annual Sea Shanty swimsuit fashion show held on the big stage right across from Allegan County Park. This year, the Barry YMCAmoved its annual Ice Tee Golf Scramble, normally held at the YMCA lodge on Algonquin Lake, to Gun Lake. The event was held in front of Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant. This year’s event attracted 22 teams who were willing to endure the bitter conditions just to get a chance to hit a ball around the course. My son Jon and son-in law Jason Larabee, playing for J-Ad Graphics, tied for first place against the Yankee Doodles, made of Brenton Wallis and Matt Smith. In third place were Curt Norris and Clay Edger, playing for the Edward Jones team. And the big news was Gwen Berg of the Snow-in-One team appropriately shot a hole in one. The best place to watch the game was in Bay Pointe’s beautiful restaurant overlooking the lake where you could watch the gutsy golfers play despite snowy, gusty conditions. After the big game, the golfers were treated to a hot lunch hosted at Bay Pointe. The Holly Trolley was on hand to offer free rides throughout the day, which made it easy to get from event to event. From bake sales, the fashion show, ice fishing, snowmobiling, karaoke, popcorn, wine tasting and lots of food, Winterfest had something for just about everyone. And if you really didn’t want to get out of your car, just driving around the lake enjoying Barry County’s winter wonderland made it worth the time. I have to say, I’m thinking more about what the lake will look like in the middle of July with warmer temperatures, boating, fishing and the like. But come next year, I will make sure the Gun Lake Winterfest is on my calendar. Last week, President Barack Obama signed into law a $787 billion economic stimulus package, which is supposed to stimulate the economy in the coming months. Yet, during that same day, the stock market took a nose-dive, which causes one to question. The same thing happened after newly appointed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner gave his not-so-specific plan to deal with the banking crisis. President Obama signed the 1,000-plus-page bill. Neither house had time to read and understand the implications of the legislation, yet on Friday the 13th, it became law. I haven’t looked over the bill either, but from what I’ve read about it, it looks like it could take months to make any impact in this sluggish market. Plus, implications buried in the pages could cost us problems in the years to come. I’m no economics expert, but I’m old enough to know this appears to be too little money up front spread over way too much time to make the kind of impact needed to light a fire under the economy. We need action and we need it today. It’s too bad Congress couldn’t have left out all the fat, pork, earmarks and favors to friends and given the people a simple, less-than-100-page document. The people who still have jobs might feel comfortable putting it back into the market had they been part of a true stimulus package. Congress needed to reduce payroll tax by at least 20 percent. This would put real dollars back into the hands of working Americans, not just a few dollars a month. Every state has extended unemployment payments, now the country needs to concentrate on the people who are still working. We should eliminate all sales tax on new car sales for at least four months with the chance of extending it until the end of the year, if necessary. We did that in Michigan during the Engler Administration, and if my memory serves me correctly, many dealers ran out of cars to sell. I would much rather see the government pay the state some of the lost sales tax revenue rather than prop up the auto industry with tax dollars. It would promote sales of new vehicles at the same time reduce inventories and send billions back to the automotive companies, making additional loans unnecessary. Then not only would we have a sales stimulus bill, it would impact jobs at the same time. Then the president should by executive order turn back all mortgages to their original interest rates along with provisions, if necessary, for homeowners to pay the interest only for up to a year, avoiding continued foreclosures. The many national financial firms that allowed these faulty loans in the first place should feel some of the pain. Our local community banks didn’t get into these liar loans; they operated with higher standards, protecting them and their institutions from involvement with these questionable loans in the first place. The feds also could allow a deduction for every person companies currently employ. This might motivate more businesses to keep their employees rather than placing them on unemployment. The president gave a big bold speech on Tuesday night with some of the specifics of his budget proposal. He didn’t sugarcoat the situation, but remained optimistic about our country’s future, telling listeners, "we can prevail and thrive." Much of the problem we face today is the funk in which so many find themselves. Obama should think of himself as America’s cheerleader, promoting everything possible at the federal level to restore confidence heralding the fact that "we’ve finally hit bottom and are starting the climb back to the top." Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Raises will make budget problems worse To the editor: I felt the need to state how I felt about Hastings teachers reaching a contract after I read the Banner. We definitely need the teachers, and I have friends who have been very good teachers, but it does seem that there is a limit to the salary and the benefits they receive at all levels. I want to commend Treasurer Eugene Haas, and Trustee Kevin Beck for voting “no” on the contract. It is too bad we did not have more board members to back them in these times of recession and so much unemployment. The following figures come from a Grand Rapids Press article, dated May 26, 2007, “Public employee benefits must be brought under control.” In 2003-04, schools paid 13 percent of their payroll for health insurance and pensions. Today that has climbed to 18 percent and and is expected to grow to 32 per- Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What makes a quality stimulus package? cent in 2020. Serious reform of the system is needed immediately or budget problems will worsen. This also implies to the city township, county and state employees; it is not just a school problem. On the May 5 millage proposal, I would like to make a suggestion to the school board. Since the teachers have a generous contract, use the money we receive from the U.S. Government Tarp II for the school repairs and infrastructures it is shovel-and-hammerready. Also, I don’t think many will want to vote for it in these recessional times. I do not understand why the board doesn’t figure their budget like a business does, this includes the cost of yearly repairs that will be needed and paid for that year in the budget instead of always asking for millage every few years to do this. Avis Martin Hastings What did you think of president’s speech? On Tuesday, Feb. 24, President Barack Obama addressed a joint meeting of Congress to present issues he believes are important to the nation. What areas in his speech do you think are the most important. What other issues do you believe he should have focused on? Efforts helped homeowners To the editor: I want to commend State Rep. Brian Calley for sharing his time and expertise with myself and the voters of the 88th Michigan House District. Calley’s efforts to inform property owners of the means to appeal property taxes are a great service to Michiganders. The voters of the 87th District are both blessed and fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and good man serving them in the State House of Representatives. Bob Genetski, State Representative Allegan County The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jeff Bierens, Hastings: “The state of the economy and ways to improve it are the most important tasks for the president and congress.” Doug Bassett Sr., Hastings: “I think it is important that he continue to work on the problems facing the entire country and local communities.” Joseph Czajkowski, Hastings: “I think the most important effort the president needs to make is the economy. It is bad all over, and we really need to see stimulus money go to where it is needed.” Angelica Smith, Hastings: “I think that job creation is the most important task facing the president. I wish he had spoken more specifically about how he is going to create jobs.” Kelsey Viher, Hastings: “I think jobs are the most important. As a trained teacher, I am hoping that the president’s focus on education will lead to more jobs.” George C. Williston, Hastings: “I really like the confidence his speech showed in the country. I really like the professionalism he showed and his ideas for the future.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 5 Volunteers discover artifacts during renovation in downtown Nashville and grime, the photographs were still in good shape. Only two of the eight portraits were labeled with the names of their subjects. Two of the largest, one of a man and the other of a woman, in matching frames, are labeled, “Lewis Durkee, April 11, 1887,” and, “Sophia Durkee.” “It’s amazing what gets left behind over the years,” said Marvin Raffler as he cleaned a layer of grime from the glass to reveal the Durkees’ names written in pencil beneath the photos. “When things change, people leave things behind because they’re not important.” When the volunteers were cleaning up the building’s earthen-floored basement so they could use it to store large plastic totes filled with props and other gear, they found old receipt books, tickets stubs, a Bible used in Masonic rituals and pictorial directories of the lodge. Raffler and Bill Reynolds’ father, William Reynolds, tried to match some of the pictures County Graphic, Concord News, Gratiot County Clarion, Croswell Jeffersonian, and Mount Pleasant Daily Times. Whether intentional or not, the newspapers serve as an effective time capsule of a few days in late-winter Michigan, 1928. Headlines include: “Lindbergh Is Well Acclaimed in Panama,” “Small Pox Cases Under Control.” Typical front-page stories included coverage of local high school basketball games, school and church news and reports about bear, deer and other wild game populations. In 1928, wolves were a problem for farmers, and the wild turkey population was rapidly dwindling across the state. A hunter reported killing 40 deer that winter and a farmer shot a bear and sold the skin for $4, which was then used to start a church library. Other finds turned up by Revue crew include a large ornately bound Bible once used in Masonic rituals and a wooden gavel. William Reynolds said his son has said he is thinking about displaying some of the old newspapers in the stairwell leading to The Revue’s new home. Dr. Mike Callton, the Nashville chiropractor whose office abuts the north side of the Masonic lodge, said he acquired the building “a few years ago.” The Masons continued to use the meeting room upstairs until they finally disbanded. The building was empty except for the Barry County Commission on Aging’s week- in the directory to the photographs found in the attic but with little success. They found some photos of people who looked similar, but there were no direct matches, so the identities of six of the eight people in the photographs remain a mystery, for now. This photo of an unidentified man dates to the late 19th or early 20th Century. William Reynolds III reads a 1928 edition of the Eaton Rapids Journal found under the carpeting of a podium in the former Masonic lodge which is being renovated as the new home of The Revue. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV History needs to repeat itself Lube, Oil & Filter Those days are gone. Back in 1948, you had many places to choose from to do a business, if you could at least make a pledge to get the money or even had the money. Now, the American economy is in the tank with no end in sight. Why? Capitalism has worked since our founding of this country. But now it’s no good? Do we have to accept that the U.S. government is the only option to lead us out of this huge hole we are in? Let’s see some history here – when this country had a smaller economy, things worked out better. When the government didn’t get their nose into all aspects of the private sector and place controls, we’re better off. Now, if a solution is tried, it takes way too many government agencies and controls before it can get off the ground. Everyone now plays the blame game; no one wants to step forward and take action. Our country (better or worse) doesn’t need a government bailout plan, it needs somebody to set forth a plan that allows private sector to create jobs free of government control and government-type public jobs that will get people working again. I guess the experienced American workers are no longer needed. I guess the old idea of “if you work hard to get ahead” is no longer acceptable. So it’s time to forget about this country’s history of getting through the many problems we faced with ideas we came up with without going to Big Brother for help. Now, the simple days of my life back in 1948 are just a memory, thanks to the U.S. government because anything I want, they will be there for me. Stephen Jacobs, Hastings 18.95 most cars $ 34.95 most cars Satisfaction Guaranteed! Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Custom Homes and Renovations Bathrooms • Kitchens • Additions Replacement Windows • Siding • Roofing Steve 269-945-3010 Call THISS AUTO Melissa wish them a happy • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner 77532044 Some Restrictions Apply FOX Building Service and “Your repair dollars go further at” Hastings “We Pay Most Deductibles” This stack of old newspapers from around the state of Michigan were found under the carpeting of two of the podiums in the old Masonic lodge in Nashville. All of the papers date from Jan. 11 to 20, 1928. Kristy up to 5 qts. oil Wheel Alignment This large photograph of an unidentified woman was found in the attic of The Revue in Nashville. When you see… “ S t r etchi n g ” $ ly senior citizen luncheons until Gary and Bonnie White opened Green Light Driving School on the ground level a year ago. “It’s exciting to see the building coming back to life instead of sitting there, a big, empty hollow shell,” said Callton. “I think the building’s new life is going to be even more interesting than its old one. And, The Revue will add a lot of life to the town.” The Revue held auditions Sunday for its upcoming children’s program Willy Wonka Jr., and the production itself is slated for early May. So, volunteers continue to spend their evenings, days off and weekends going over every nook and cranny, preparing the old Masonic lodge for its new incarnation as the home of the volunteer nonprofit community theater group. For more information about The Revue, to make a donation or to volunteer, call Bill Reynolds at 269-838-4216 or log on to www.theRevue1@yahoo.com. Anyone with information about the identity of the people in the photographs or additional information about the former Masonic lodge is encouraged to contact Sandra Ponsetto by calling 269-945-9554 or via email sandra@j-adgraphics.com. 30th! 77532186 Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. 02705409 To the editor: Our leaders are telling us that this financial problem our country is in now is as bad as in the Great Depression years of the 1930s. I was born back in 1948, just after World War II, with high unemployment numbers with all the guys coming home trying to find work. The economy wasn’t great then. But, as typical Americans do, they got down to business and created a booming post-war economy with private sector and government jobs build this country up. Housing and jobs were the key to keeping this country and our dollar strong, as they should be now in this economy. A family back then was happy just to have an American vehicle in the driveway (no way would you buy anything made in Japan or Germany back then). Most families back then had radios, (yes, some even had televisions), but keeping the family unit close and trying to earn a decent living was a full-time job. Cash was king. Not now. Having good credit was how you made it through a lot of financial problems. It’s a whole lot different today. In these days whoever talks about pennies, dimes, quarters, half dollars, or even dollars? You must talk about $5, $10, $20 as the simple change. The government used to talk in terms of thousands, then in terms of millions, now everything is in either billions or trillions. Whatever happened to the simple days where your name was as good as gold if you kept your credit up? Where you could go to your local lending place to get a loan with few problems and by the shake of a hand of the banker (who knew you would pay it back as soon as you could do). What happened to our history of small mom-and-pop businesses that wanted your business like if you wanted to buy new or used car or truck in your town? It is possible that the people in the photographs may still have relatives living in the Nashville area. Some of the receipts for dues or tickets to events found in the basement bear common Barry County names, such as Brumm, Dull, Gutchess, Mater, Masse, Wing and many more. The history of the building may also yield some clues to the identity of the people in the photographs. According to the 1967 publication History of Nashville, in 1867, 301 N. Main Street was occupied by workshop built by cabinetmaker Jacob Lentz, who manufactured picture frames and furniture. By 1869 a factory was built and operated on the site until it was destroyed by fire in 1891 and the factory was moved to the east side of town. When Masonic Lodge No. 255, founded in 1869, was looking for larger quarters in the late 1920s, the members decided to purchase the existing building owned by W.D. Feighner. At the time, the building served as both a furniture store operated by the Feighner family and a funeral parlor (furniture store/funeral parlors were common combinations in that era). Once the Masons acquired the building, they started remodeling it immediately. They added five more feet to the height to the side walls and reroofed the structure. The entire front of the building also was remodeled. The lodge’s new home was dedicated March 16, 1928. It appears that while the Masons were doing their renovations and remodeling, they used newspapers as inexpensive carpet padding. When volunteers from The Revue recently removed old carpeting from two of the podiums that they are going to use as platforms for sound and lighting equipment, they found dozens of well-preserved old newspapers from all over Michigan — as far north as Emmett County at the tip of the Lower Peninsula to towns along the Indiana border. All of the papers are from a nine-day span, Jan. 11 to 20, 1928. Like the identities of those people in the photos, how and why they came to use newspapers from so many different communities remains a puzzle. Newspapers found include: The Charlotte Leader, Sunfield Sentinel, Eaton Rapids Journal, Coleman Tribune, Perky Journal, Dearborn Press, Crawford Almanac, Rochester Era, Freeport News, Clare Sentinel, Elk Rapids Progress, Montmorency County Tribune, Huron County Tribune, Pigeon Progress, Sebewing Blade, White Pigeon News, Delta Reporter, Gobles News, Carson City Gazette, Fowlerville Revue, Fenton Independent, Bancroft Commercial, Climax Crescent, Morenci Observer, Grandville Star, Swartz Creek News, Emmet Mike Callton, owner of the building which now houses Green Light Driving School and The Revue, looks through old receipts and tickets stubs dating back to when the building was Nashville’s Masonic Lodge. 77532200 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Since The Revue announced it was leaving the historic Vermontville Opera House after a 13-year run, volunteers have been hard at work transforming the space above Green Light Driving School in downtown Nashville, into the new home for the theater group. During the renovation, volunteers have unearthed a variety of artifacts dating — some even pre-dating — the building’s days as a Masonic lodge, including framed vintage photographs, a Masonic Bible, a lodge pictorial directory, old receipt books, ticket stubs and numerous newspapers from across Michigan dating from a nine-day span in 1928. When checking out the electrical system in the building’s attic, The Revues’ founder Bill Reynolds discovered eight old photographs shoved in the rafters. While the once-ornately molded frames were crumbling and the glass covering them had fogged with years of dust South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com Money tight?!! 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Call today 517-852-1514 02705072 Worship Together… 77532060 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1st Sunday in Lent - March 1Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group Movie Night. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 3 p.m. Walking Club; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 6 p.m. Menders. Saturday 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 5 p.m. Youth Sunday Practice; 4 p.m. Birthday Party Betty McIlvain. Tuesday - 3 p.m. Walking Club; 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Local school board positions will be decided in the Tuesday, May 5, elections. Petitions from potential candidates were due to county clerks’ offices by Tuesday, Feb. 10. Write-in candidates have until 4 p.m. on April 24 to file their declaration-of-intent forms. April 6 is the last day to register to vote in the May 5 election. Local school board races are as follows: Delton Kellogg Four candidates in the Delton Kellogg district are running for two four-year term positions. Incumbent Andrew Stoneburner is up against Tony Crosariol, Geoffery L. Stevens and Ben Tobias in the election. Hastings In the Hastings Area Schools district, two candidates are vying for one four-year term. Scott Jeffrey Hodges and Jeffrey S. Kniaz have both filed. Hodges currently serves on the board as vice president. Lakewood Current board members Dave Lind, Mark Woodman and Pam Christensen will be the only names on the ballot for the three seats to the Lakewood Board of Education in the May 5 election. Lind and Woodman are running for unopposed for four-year terms, and Christensen is unopposed for a two-year term. Lind and Woodland first ran in 2005, and Christensen is filling the term vacated by Gorton Kettel who resigned last year. Maple Valley School board elections in Maple Valley are now held every other year in November, concurrent with the general elections. Thornapple Kellogg In Thornapple Kellogg, incumbent Scott Kiel is the sole candidate for one seat. Hope United Methodist Church offers Lenten programs The season of Lent will receive special emphasis this year at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 South M-37 Highway in Hastings. For centuries, this period has been a time of special worship, personal devotional study, and fasting. Special observances the church will offer are the five Sundays in Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, and the Holy Week services of Maundy Thursday (April 9) and Good Friday (April 10) and will all deal with special themes from scripture and utilize different service orders. At the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, Pastor Rich Moore’s preaching will be from the Bible’s books of Mark and John, and there will be a strong emphasis in the services on prayer. The church will participate in its annual Holy Saturday (April 11) Prayer Vigil through the night. Short-term small groups are being formed and will be offered at various times: Wednesday mornings at 9:30, Saturday night at 7, Monday evening at 7 and a women’s group Thursday morning at 9:30, and a men’s group on Tuesday morning at 9. More information on these groups is available at the church office, 945-4995. These groups are open to "any and all" and utilize a variety of Bible and devotional studies. Individual study is also encouraged through Lenten devotional readings, available from the church. Membership classes will be underway in March, and new members will be welcomed on Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday will feature an 8 a.m. service by the youth groups, an Easter Fellowship Breakfast, and Resurrection Worship at 10 a.m. All who are not connected with a church are invited to join others at Hope UM Church in this special season of study, confession, discovery, and hope. Call 945-4995 or visit the church’s Web site, hopeum.org, for more information. Area Obituaries Douglas Ray Seeber HASTINGS - Douglas Ray “Snake” Seeber, age 53, of Hastings, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Hastings Tendercare. Doug was born May 7, 1955, the son of Lloyd and Maebelle (Cain) Seeber. He attended Hastings High School. He was employed as a painter at Dutler Ford, Berger Chevrolet and Seeber Auto Body. He married Deborah J. Varney April 15, 1995 Doug enjoyed golf, deer hunting and was an avid motorcycle rider. He was a former Moose Member and Eagles Lodge Member. Doug is survived by his wife, Deb Seeber of Woodland; daughters, Wendy Jo (Steve) Kennedy of Hastings, Sarah Cullers Kenneth Ehert of Baker, Montana; his grandchildren, Dalton Purchis, Joseph Kennedy and Logan Ehert; brothers, Mike (Sally) Seeber, Mark (Micky) Seeber; sisters, Dawn Smith and Donita (Doug) Murphy; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; mother and father-in-law, Norma and Lyle Varney; other in-laws, Patty (Jack) Cook, Barb (Ben) Woodard, Carol (Pat) Lewis, Steve Varney and Scott (Jodi) Varney. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was at Warner Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Betty Jean Williams HASTINGS - Betty Jean Williams, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at her residence. Betty was born February 6, 1921 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Maxwell and Hazel (VanSickle) Paine. She graduated from Central Michigan Teachers College and taught music for 24 1/2 years with the Hastings Public Schools and retired in 1983. Betty enjoyed playing the piano, going to many of her grandchildren's sporting events. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her children, Sharon (Stephen) Hobson, David (Mary) Williams, Jim (Mary) Williams, Carol (Joe) Schnurr; her grandchildren, Lisa McMahon, Nick Williams, Tony Williams, Travis Williams, Mike Williams, Steve Hobson, Dean Williams, Pete Nevins, Jill Williams, Sara Ritsema, Jon Nevins and 10 great-grandchildren. Respecting Betty's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 2-4pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Elwood Robert Halsey Ruth Margaret Cumbow GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Ruth Margaret Cumbow, age 84, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, Thomas L. Cumbow and son Richard Cumbow. Surviving are children, John (Ruth) Cumbow of Okemos, Craig (Josephine) Cumbow of Holt, Christelle CumbowHolland of Situate, MA, Kathryn (Tim) Goggins of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Stacey (Mark) Ferry, Amy, Tom and Laura Cumbow, William, Melanie, David and Kathryn Holland; great grandchildren, Ashley Cumbow, Jack and Ben Ferry; sister, Mary (Bill) Hoag of CA; and brother, John (Toby) Skroder of TX. She was born in Greenfield, MA. When a child she moved to Urbana, IL later earning a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Illinois. She moved to Detroit for an internship and then worked as a dietitian at Harper Hospital, Detroit and later at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was a devout Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hastings. A memorial service honoring Ruth’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Thornapple Community Church RCA, 3260 Thornapple River Dr. SE, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Memories and condolences to Ruth’s family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com LITTLE OAK, ALABAMA - Elwood Robert Halsey, age 74, of Little Oak, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy, Ala. Burial will follow in the Little Oak Cemetery. Dillard Funeral Home in Troy directing. He is survived by his wife, Marian Halsey of Little Oak; three sons and a daughter-inlaw, Bryan and Juanita Halsey of Penscaola, Stanley Halsey of Little Oak and Neil Halsey of Little Oak; grandsons, Robert and Stephen Halsey of Pensacola; sisters and brother-inaw, Ava and Merle Burdick of Michigan and Valerie Lee of California; sister-in-law, Esther Van Dam of Dade City, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Robert Halsey, Stephen Halsey, Gary Psarudakis, Curtis Shaver, Danny Rhodes, and Carroll Rhodes. Memorials may be made to the Pike County Gideons. Please visit our website at www.dillardfh.com to sign the guestbook. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Give a memorial that can go on forever Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY Two local school board races will be contested �Social News Reasers to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Harry and Bernadine Reaser will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on February 26, 2009. Doris Greenfield to celebrate 86th birthday Doris Greenfield will be 86 on March 1. If you’d like to help her celebrate, please send a card to: 1838 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 7 RIVER WALK, continued from page 1 under the direction of city staff, at no cost to the church. It is slated to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund a church youth mission trip to Africa in June as part of Living Laura’s Hope, a charity founded, in memory of Hastings High School Laura Dickinson, to help AIDS victims and prevent the spread of the disease in Africa. • Held a second reading and adopted an ordinance that establishes the constitution, duties and authority of the planning commission in compliance with the revised Planning Enabling Act. • Approved a resolution to amend the operating budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The amendments result from two circumstances. First, Fire Chief Roger Caris proposed that the city participate in a federal grant program that would subsidize the purchase of a new portable radio system. Federal funds would cover $4,055 of the cost of the equipment, the Hastings Fire Department would be responsible for the balance of $1,013. The general fund revenue budget would be increased for the federal contribution, and the fire department expenditures would be increased to reflect the full cost of the equipment. Newborn Babies BOY, Keegan Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2009 at 3:07 a.m. to Erika Wood of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Destiny Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. to Jean and Michael Johnson of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emma Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. to Helena Seifert and Allen Harrington Jr. of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Laurelye Sue, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13, 2009 at 9:53 p.m. to Brady and Melissa Carter of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Bella Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. to Jacob and Lisa Friddle of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Second, as mentioned above, the council approved a resolution allowing the mayor and clerk to sign a public trail easement, with Wood Properties LLC for property fronting the Thornapple River. The budget for land acquisition in the parks and recreation budget would be increased accordingly. • Went into closed session with the city attorney to discuss strategy for pending litigation. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them GIRL, Isabella Madyson, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 14, 2009 at 2:02 a.m. to Anna Lynch of Wayland. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. The HASTINGS BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 WANTED ® HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING The A select number of homeowners in Hastings and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime (ULH�0HWDO�5RR¿QJ�6\VWHP�� �,I�\RXU�KRPH�TXDOL¿HV�WR�LQVWDOO�WKH�ORRN�RI�RXU� NEW Metal Shingle Roof��ZH�ZLOO�GH¿QLWHO\� PDNH�LW�ZRUWK�\RXU�ZKLOH� Kate and Smitty Sherman to celebrate birthdays Ron and Tammy Wilcox are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Mae to Jacob Leon Armour, son of Butch and Brenda Armour. Heather is a 2006 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Pennock Hospital Services. Jake is a 2004 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed with Armour Drywall. An April 25, 2009 wedding is planned at the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. The couple recently bought their first home together and will reside in Hastings. Retirement for this birthday couple has been great for the past 24 years. Kate will be 78 on Feb. 26 and Smitty will be the big 80 on Feb. 27. Those wishing to send cards to the Shermans may send them to: 1694 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058. An (ULH�0HWDO�5RR¿QJ�6\VWHP will provide your home with unsurpassed ³%HDXW\�DQG�/DVWLQJ�3URWHFWLRQ´� 'RQ¶W�PLVV�WKLV�RSSRUWXQLW\�WR�VDYH� CALL TODAY TO SEE IF YOUR HOME QUALIFIES! 1-800-952-3743 Adriansons to celebrate 25th annivesary Pete and Charlotte Adrianson will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2009. They have two children, Laurence and Hildie. Cards may be sent to: 2675 Cook Road, Hastings, MI 49058. 06687425 Introducing ZUMBA (Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm) & PILATES (Tues & Thurs 7-8 pm) Starting March 17th with Instructor Angie Walker Try Zumba for FREE March 17th 6-7 pm 207 N. Main St. Call or email for more information Nashville 517-852-9910 Kimberly Rodriguez, Owner & Director email: stepntime@hotmail.com — AUDITIONS — Thornapple Players will hold auditions for the musical... Oliver Performance Dates… April 30, May 1, 2 & 3 Auditions for the part of Oliver (boys ages 10-14) and Fagin’s gang (boys or girls ages 10-18) will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-9PM at the COA building located at 320 W. Woodlawn in Hastings. Auditions for all adult roles will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 7-9PM also at the COA No preparation is needed. Those auditioning will learn a song from the show and read from the script. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The orphan roles will be played by members of the Community Music School’s Kids’ Choir. Call 269-948-9441 to register. For more information call Doug Acker at 269-945-9249, Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332, or Laura Smith at 616-765-5167 or see our webpage at thornappleplayers.com 77531820 77528605 Wilcox-Armour We will offer you fabulous pricing and access to our VSHFLDO�ORZ�LQWHUHVW�XQVHFXUHG�EDQN�¿QDQFLQJ� 77532091 HPDLO��URR¿QJ#HULHPHWDOURRIV�FRP ZZZ�(ULH0HWDO5RRIV�FRP &RS\ULJKW�‹������(ULH�0HWDO�5RR¿QJ 77532027 �Page 8 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa This appears to be a rather quiet week for activities. This week, Ash Wednesday was observed Feb. 25. World Day of Prayer, sponsored by Church Women United, is being observed on the first Friday of March to fall within the three major branches of christendom – Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant. The free movie at the Ionia Theater next week on March 5 will be on “Voices of Grand Rapids.” The following week the title will be “Tour of Ireland.” The Red Cross Blood Mobile was in town on Monday. It was a slip that this was not publicized in this column. However, it was given space in the Lakewood News. The book show at the Freight House was a pleasant event. There was a great variety of books on display. There were many Bibles, including some of the display variety, dating from the late 1800s. Doubtless they were purchased from traveling peddlers who went door to door. There were Bibles written in German, hymnals, and one display of books on some of the Reformers as well as early leaders such as Leo, Augustine and Gregory. There was a set of Little House books, many children’s Golden Books of the 1940s and later, FisherPrice books written and illustrated by Lori Reiser, and some technical books. New for the depot is a two-volume set of books on Railroads in Michigan. These include maps of every county showing all the railroads except for those privately owned, such as mining lines, routes of every line listing spots which are now extinct and time charts showing when lines were established and also when they were discontinued. This pair should answer any question one might have about any line ever built in the state. Sue Luttman, retired educator from Lakewood schools, would like her friends to know that she has moved from Independence Village to 378 W. Lake Street, Harbor Springs. She is always glad to hear from her friends and former students. The plans for the POW camp at Lake Odessa are now in hand and will be on display at the Freight House Museum soon. Much of the correspondence written in the months before actual building of the camp has come also. There was great emphasis on fence posts and lighting, and insistence that unless the water supply or the camp be chlorinated, there HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW would not be a camp, according to the army general in charge. It is now known that the proposed camp and Saranac was to have been on Section 35 that Keene Township. This would have been along Hawley Highway north of Centerline Road. The MARSP luncheon last week at Ionia had more than half its attendants from Lakewood, two professionals from a new kidney dialysis center south off Tuttle Road were present to talk about health issues. It is no longer necessary to go to Lansing or Grand Rapids for this vital health service. Their focus with the audience was on preventative measures such as control of cholesterol and blood pressure to assure that dialysis is never necessary. One was a registered nurse and the other a social worker. The next meeting will be in April when the school superintendents of the county attend. At St. Edward’s Family Center, there will be a series of fish dinners served on the six Friday’s of Lent. The first will be on Friday this week, Feb. 27, with serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Their fish almondine is great, so is their other food. Delton Kellogg eighth grader wins BISD spelling bee MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3 Tuesday, March 10 Wednesday, March 11 Organizational meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1:00 pm 9 - 12 noon & 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm & 6 - 9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday, March 10. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 269-948-9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77530963 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: The residents and property owners of the parcels below and all other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for sewer engineering services for Leach Lake within the Township, on the estimated costs of such services and on the special assessment districts proposed to be created within which the costs of such improvements are proposed to be collected. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforesaid special assessment districts are more particularly described as follows: “A” 08-06-005-019-00 Blok 08-06-005-020-00 Sandbrook “B” 08-06-005-031-00 Banash 08-06-005-043-00 Holzmuller 08-06-005-048-00 Boylon & Rewa “C” 08-06-005-053-00 Wilcox “D” 08-06-005-056-00 Pratt PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to make the foregoing improvements and to create the afore-described special assessment districts for the collection of the costs thereof and has tentatively found the foregoing to be reasonable and proper. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing on the foregoing improvements, estimated costs and the special assessment districts within which such costs are to be collected, will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, within the Township on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, commencing at 7:00 pm. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objection to any of the foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates, or special assessment districts that may be raised at such hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the plans, estimates of costs or special assessment districts at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the project, it will cause a special assessment district roll to be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof and another hearing will be held preceded by notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed and by publication in the Hastings Banner, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hastings Charter Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities uppon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need of same. Elizabeth Jackson, an eighth grade student at Delton Kellogg Middle School, spelled the word “seltzer” to win the Barry Intermediate School District Spelling Bee Tuesday evening in Delton. Jackson will now advance to the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee March 24. Justin Ferris, fellow Delton Kellogg eighth grader, edged out Connor von der Hoff from Hastings Middle School and Garold Richardson from Delton Kellogg Middle School to become the runner-up. For more on the local spelling bee, see Saturday’s Reminder. 77532169 Father and son have no love, no bond Dear Annie: I have been married six years and have two children. I am worried about my husband's relationship with our 5-year-old son. My husband is very stern and has an unwavering view of right and wrong. I disagree with many of his ideas about parenting, and our relationship suffers as a result. My husband and my son do not talk, play ball or anything else I expect a father and son to do. The only thing my husband does consistently is criticize, yell and belittle. He often calls him a "baby" and tells him he acts like "a girl." My son gets upset, and my husband taunts or spanks him instead of comforting him. I admit I baby him, but I justify that because I am compensating for my husband's harsh behavior. My son has recently begun saying he doesn't love his daddy, doesn't care about him, wishes he were not home, etc. Is this going to create any long-term effects on his selfesteem? As a stay-at-home mom, I do not feel I have many options other than to stick around until I am in a position to make it on my own with the children. What can I do to make sure there aren't any repercussions? — A Concerned Mother Dear Mother: Unless your husband changes his behavior, there will be repercussions no matter what you do. His parenting is emotionally and verbally abusive, and you are overcompensating. Talk to your pediatrician and get a referral for a family therapist who can help your husband learn how to be a decent father. If necessary, see the therapist on your own and have the pediatrician speak to your husband. This behavior pattern must not be allowed to continue. Dear Annie: A few months ago, I received two marriage proposals. I have not given a response to either man. My family adores "Chet." However, since his proposal, he has been dodging me. He's even making plans to buy a house with a male friend. He's smart, goofy and very protective. He just doesn't seem to have any initiative when it comes to planning a future. The other man, "Dennis," is a couple of years older. He adores me and treats me like a princess. He is very prepared for his future. He even told me a few days ago that if I accept his proposal, I can start looking for a house. The only problem is, my family doesn't like him and isn't aware I've been seeing him. So here I am with these two great guys who love me. I love them, too, but it isn't fair to string them along. Which one should I pick? — Confused and Torn Dear Confused: Neither. If you are in love with two men, you cannot fully commit to either. It's flattering to have two marriage proposals, but we strongly urge you to turn them both down, at least right now. You need more time. When you are truly ready to make this decision, you will know which is the best choice. Recipe for marriage: equal ingredients Dear Annie: I think your readers will enjoy my mother, Mildred's, words of wisdom on why her marriage has lasted 60 years: “We have a 50/50 marriage. I cook it, he eats it. He raises the toilet seat, I lower it. He does the outside work, I do the inside work. I wash the windows inside, and he doesn't wash the windows outside. He doesn't do windows. I make out the grocery list, and he Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, February 26 - Wednesday, March 4 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 8:00 am; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming - Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, March 2 - NO SCHOOL - Open Swim 12:00-3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Teen Center: All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, in person or by representative, and to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9690 by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Two proposals cause indecision Agricultural. . . . . . . . . 50.64% . . . . . . . . . 0.9874 Commercial. . . . . . . . . 53.87% . . . . . . . . . 0.9282 Industrial. . . . . . . . . . . 49.18% . . . . . . . . . 1.0167 Residential. . . . . . . . . . 52.89% . . . . . . . . . 0.9454 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . 50% . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEACH LAKE SEWER DISTRICTS Annie’s MAILBOX Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77532457 Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm for adults; 12:30 - 3:00 pm for students doesn't make out a grocery list. I drive, and he tells me how. If he needs help, he calls me. If I need help, I call him. We agree on religion and politics. After all these years, we enjoy going out to eat together, and we still enjoy each other's company.” — Her Daughter, Debra Renick Dear Debra: Your mom obviously has a wonderful sense of humor and a lot of patience. Thanks for sharing. Husband worries about losing control Dear Annie: I love my wife of 30 years, but I've had it. For 10 years, I had a great job in which I was well respected and well paid. Under pressure at home to bring in more money, I took a promising position at a startup company. Six months later, I was sacked. Since then, I've had to jump on any opportunity that came my way. I've had seven jobs in nine years and things have been financially tough. I have made some job mistakes, but still we're almost back to where we were nine years ago. However, whenever any difficulty occurs, my wife rubs it in my face. I try to be a devoted husband. I am the prime breadwinner and still do more than half the cooking, cleaning and chores. Until recently, I was active in church and local community organizations. We have three wonderful children who have excelled academically. I rarely buy anything for myself, yet if I spend any money at all, I get a screaming apoplectic display from my wife. She is taking back my birthday gifts because "we need the money." Meanwhile, we seem to have the funds for her to travel (without me) and refresh her wardrobe each season. Many of these arguments occur when my wife has been drinking. She sometimes hits me and says things that aren't easily forgotten. We don't have much of a romantic life, either. It's difficult to be a good lover after being scolded. I don't believe in divorce, but if I had any way to leave the marriage and make sure she's financially fixed, I would. I suspect I am clinically depressed and fear I might lose control one of these days. What do I do? — No Name Please Dear No Name: You are trapped with an abusive wife and recognize how close you are to reacting violently. Talk to a lawyer about a legal separation, which will enable you to provide financially for your wife while living apart. Then get counseling, with or without her, and contact Al-Anon (al-anon.alateen.org) at 1888-4-AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666). Absence may help friendship Dear Annie: I've been friends with "Robert" for seven years. Recently, he has started giving me unsolicited (and unwanted) advice about my life. He makes suggestions about my relationships, how I dress, what I eat and even tells me how to treat my family. I've asked him to stop, but he persists. Is there any way I can get him to mind his own business without destroying our friendship? — Confused in New Hampshire Dear Confused: After seven years, Robert feels proprietary toward you and thinks that gives him the right to dictate your behavior. You need to create some distance — don't see him as often, don't confide in him as much — so he is no longer close enough to be overbearing. If he still won't stop, we're afraid the friendship is over. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Former resident shares stories of good times at Gun Lake by Esther Walton In the spring of 1985 Victor Hugo Walton wrote a 107-page story centered about his recollections of growing up in Hastings. Vic graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. He will be remembered for his entertainment talents and as the drum major of Hastings High School Marching Band. He was also selected as the drum major of the University of Michigan Marching Band, the only freshmen ever to be so honored. Vic is semi-retired; he and his wife Bernadette live in Ansonia, Conn. The following are from his collection of memories: Part 1 My summer vacation time was always spent in a variety of activities. I didn’t have a real job until I was 15. That summer I was hired as a counselor at YMCA Camp Algonquin, and according to the contract in my scrapbook, my salary was $12 per week. I worked there for about five weeks during 1951 and 1952. did. Bob’s favorite recollection of the whole visit was when Susan Mehny, a rather appealing teen at the time, fell from her water skis and in the process of making contact with the water, lost the top of her two-piece bathing suit. Now, not only did Sue not want us to come around to pick her up, but, Bob, being a true gentleman at times, was concerned for her modesty. He urged us to just let her drown with her dignity intact. Actually, we dropped off a towel so that she could cover herself while being rescued. Bob also remembered that we drove over to a place we called “car wash creek” near Orangeville. There was a glowing creek where you could drive your car right down into the water without fear of losing it in eight feet of mud or being carried on downstream. Actually, it was a just a good excuse for kids to get together on a nice day and have some fun. We could always be found outdoors ,spending the day speeding around in Danny’s hydroplane racing boat, his folks’ Century speedboat, or Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Time may be right to convert to Roth IRA Do you regularly contribute to a Traditional IRA? If so, you’re taking an important step toward building financial resources for retirement. But it’s possible that you could take an even bigger step— by converting your IRA to a Roth IRA. And you may have two especially good opportunities to make this conversion in 2009 and 2010. Before we examine why this may be so, let’s take a quick look at the differences between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. Depending on your income level, your contributions to a Traditional IRA may be tax deductible; regardless of your income, your earnings grow tax deferred. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are never deductible, but your earnings grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account for at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2. However, if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels ($120,000 per year if you’re single and $176,000 per year if you’re married and filing a joint return), you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA. Here’s another distinction between the two types of IRAs: With a Traditional IRA, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you reach 70-1/2. But if you own a Roth IRA, you are never required to take distributions, so you can let your money grow as long as you can afford not to touch it. Which IRA is “better”? There’s no one right answer for everyone. Generally speaking, though, the combination of potential taxfree earnings and no RMDs might make the Roth IRA an attractive choice for most peo- ple. Additionally you have access to the money you put into the Roth tax-free and penalty-free at any time, as long as you are not withdrawing earnings. So, if you have a Traditional IRA, you might wish to convert it to a Roth — if you can. If your adjusted gross income is more than $100,000, you can’t make the conversion in 2009. Also, keep in mind that any conversion will require you to pay income taxes on your pre-tax contributions to your Traditional IRA and any growth in your account’s value. If you meet the income limits for a conversion in 2009, you might want to consider doing so, because your tax obligation for a Roth conversion might be lower in 2009 than it would have been in previous years. Following last year’s steep market decline, the value of your IRA may be down significantly — and, generally speaking, the lower the value, the lower the tax bill upon conversion. Furthermore, if your income is somewhat dependent on the state of the economy, you could end up with lower earnings in 2009 — another factor that could lessen the tax impact of a Roth IRA conversion. Even if you don’t make the conversion in 2009, though, you may still want to consider this move next year. In 2010 — and in 2010 only — you can convert your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA regardless of your income level. Furthermore, the income taxes due on conversion can be spread over two years — 2011 and 2012. So contact your financial and tax advisors to determine if a Roth IRA conversion is appropriate for you. Over the next two years, you’ve got a good window of opportunity to make this move — so you’ll want to act before that window closes. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. From previous column house, ran over to find out why on earth I had done that and what I was doing. I wish I had had the presence of mind to produce a reasonable story that didn’t require the truth, but, being a little rattled, my creativity failed me in my moment of need. I couldn’t get out of filling them in one the lurid details of the story. I tried to say it in a way that would garner their sympathy and personal support. Of course, straight faced, they promised, on their mother’s graves (of course their mothers weren’t dead yet), to keep it to themselves ... in a sort of “pals pact of confidentiality.” Well, “Attention Mr. and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea ...” it wasn’t a fraction of a second before they had broadcast the story worldwide. The upshot is that I did make it back to the trailer. The wounds from the subsequent kidding I received, from more kids than I thought I knew, did not heal for several days. But, so in deep prayer that nobody was inside. Praise be, noone was there. I got out of the water and again fell into prayer for something to hide my “privates” (as mom called them). Eureka! I found a towel in the Century inboard and wrapped it around me. Just as I started out the door to head down the road back to the safety of our trailer, Danny and Dallas, having seen me swim into the boat 77532194 The four sons of DeForest and Louise (Potter) Walton of Hastings are (from left) Victor, George, Jack and DeForest "Doc," who died in November 2008 In 1951, when I was 15, I convinced the folks that I was self-reliant enough to spend time alone. During that part of each summer when I was not working, I spent as much time as I could out at the trailer at Gun Lake. Some of my fondest memories are those independent days at Twin Shores. My brother Jack graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Evanston in 1949. When “Dr. Jack” moved back to Hastings to begin his practice in Dad’s office, he bunked in with me for a couple years at the Green Street home. Later, he lived out at the trailer, even in the winter time. So, even though I was there as much as I could be in the summertime, I was always conscious and respectful of the fact that I was basically a visitor in Jack’s home. I don’t recall him ever complaining about that, and I appreciate his generosity. Of all my Gun Lake hang-out friends, like Gretchen Vis, Dave Stiles and Sue Mehny, my best pals were Dallas Weybright and his sister Dawn, from near Kalamazoo, and Danny Thomas from near Chicago. Danny’s folks had a nice summer home right next to the Twin Shores store. His immediate family and his grandparents, the Gilkeys, who also lived nearby, were quite wealthy, and they had several boats cars and other “necessities for summer fun.” The Thomas family, in spite of their wealth, was always very down-to-earth, pleasant, easy-going, and generous with their contributions to our summer fun. Bob Benham happened to be at the trailer with me one day, and I asked Danny to take us water skiing. He agreed to do so if we’d pay for gas for the boat. We rounded up Dallas and Dawn and then got in the boat. Our first stops were at the Vis, Stiles and Mehnys cottages to see if anyone else wanted to go. A whole bunch sailing the lake in our snipe, which had been brought over from Streeter’s Landing when the trailer was moved out to Twin Shores. Sometimes we could go hunting or just sit over at the store at Twin Shores and play the juke box and drink Orange Crush and flirt with girls although I never reached the “masters” level in that art. Looking back, the whole thing reminds me of those “teeny-bopper” movies of the 1950s. I wore my hair in a D.A. (duck’s ‘tail’) and I remember that I was very proud of my blue and white polka dot jacket, pegged Levi jeans, white socks (always) and penny loafers. “One o’clock, two o’clock, three o’clock rock , four o’clock, five o’clock, six o’clock rock, seven o’clock, eight o’clock, nine o’clock rock, we’re gonna rock around the clock tonight! ...” That was my, “let’s-pretend-that-Hugo’s-hip” phase. One of my problems was, how could a “Hugo” be hip? We were never short of things to do and the rest of the world seemed a million miles away. One holiday weekend, the 20-foot diving tower at Twin Shores was full to the brim with young, macho males trying to impress the girls with their high-diving prowess. I’d like to interject that, in my case, the task was complicated because, having lost my “cool” bathing suit, I was forced to wear a maroon wool bathing suit that I really hated because it wasn’t “cool.” Besides, it itched. Well, it became my turn. I mounted the railing, adding three feet to my attempt. Surely this would garner much attention, wool suit or not. Springing forth with the form of a Tarzan, I managed a perfect Olympic “10” swan dive. Upon my return to the surface, I discovered, to my horror, that I was missing my suit. I searched the surface in quiet desperation. But, of course, being wool, it had dropped to the bottom like a stone. The water was so muddied by all the afternoon’s diving competition that my chances of ever finding that suit in this century or the next were slim, indeed. Knowing that my loud-mouth friends would not sympathize with my dilemma and would, in fact, call everyone’s attention to it if I let them know, I casually began a slow, unassuming withdrawal from the tower area and commenced a marathon, naked-as-a-dolphin swim down the shoreline seeking a solution. Who knows, maybe I’d run into Sue Mehny swimming around out there without her top. Discreetly, trying to appear as ordinary as possible so as not to alarm any shoreline observers enough to come out to “rescue me,” I swam in toward Gilkey’s boat house and right under the boat doors. I did EDWARD JONES STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 15.37 -.20 AT&T 23.25 +.03 CMS Energy Corp. 10.63 -.18 Coca-Cola Co. 43.06 +.46 Dow Chemical Co. 7.94 -.68 Exxon Mobil 72.09 +.81 Family Dollar Stores 27.26 +.75 First Financial Bancorp 8.15 +.16 Ford Motor Co. 2.00 +.31 General Motors 2.22 +.04 Intl. Bus. Machine 86.40 -.4.27 JCPenney Co. 15.33 -.09 Johnson & Johnson 54.54 -1.44 Kellogg Co. 39.67 -.49 McDonald’s Corp. 54.76 -.92 Pfizer Inc. 13.59 -.66 Sears Holding 37.37 -.09 Spartan Motors 2.26 -1.61 TCF Financial 12.32 -.09 Wal-Mart Stores 50.01 +1.77 Gold $969.50 +$2.00 Silver $14.00 -$.01 Dow Jones Average 7350.94 -201.66 Volume on NYSE 1.8B +200M See TIME TO TIME, page 10 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 2008 -AssetsDollar Amount Cash & Balances due from depository institutions Non-Interest-bearing balances and currency & coin Interest Bearing Balances Securities Federal Funds Sold Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS: Allowance for Loan Losses Loans and leases net of Allowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Intangible assets Other assets TOTAL ASSETS -LiabilitiesDomestic Deposits: Non-interest bearing Interest bearing Federal Funds Purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage Indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES 22,281,890 0 49,606,244 0 151,564,557 1,930,000 149,634,557 0 8,459,966 321,611 28,000 0 9,267,501 $ 239,599,769 187,636,120 32,319,110 155,317,010 0 0 28,063,101 0 1,809,716 217,508,937 -Equity CapitalPerpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Unallocated ESOP Shares Net unrealized gains (losses) TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL 0 1,353,600 10,878,000 9,964,968 -170,000 64,264 22,090,832 $ 239,599,769 I, Joan M. Heffelbower, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan M. Heffelbower We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Directors: Frederic L. Halbert William H. Wallace Hastings City Bank - Trust Department $ Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31, 2008 : I, Randoulph L. Teegardin, Sr. Vice President of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed Continued next column assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Randoulph L. Teegardin 83,577,814 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Joint planning ordinance tabled by county’s planning commission Barney, Jack Miner and Craig Stolsonburg. Jim McManus, Barry County Planning and Zoning director, introduced the ordinance. He explained the five-year joint planning process which brings together representatives from the City of Hastings, Hastings Township, Hope Township, Rutland Township and Barry County. Carlton Township joined the joint planning effort in 2008. McManus serves at the Barry County representative on this advi- RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 9:00 AM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Roll. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARGER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to NOON 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2009 CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Personal RATIO 49.29% 50.33% 60.06% 52.78% -0-0- MULTIPLIER 1.0144 .9934 .8325 .9473 -0-0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77532084 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Prairieville Township Board of Review 2009 will be held at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, MI 49046 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, Organizational meeting, 10:00 am Wednesday, March 11, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, March 13, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, March 20, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please call 269-623-2664 for appeals appointment or a written protest may be sent to address above and shall be received by March 24, 2009. The Board of Review will meet as many more days deemed necessary to hear appeals and equalize 2009 assessments. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real and personal for 2009 are as such: Ratio 47.00% 43.30% 50.11% 50.14% 50.00% Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Multiplier 1.0638 1.1547 0.9978 0.9972 1.0000 sory council. For Carlton, the agreement is for sewer to serve the lakeside areas which should allow for future residential development. In addition this is a text ordinance only, he said no zoning is changed by it. He also told the commission that the boundaries of the area have not yet been drawn. The main discussion of the public hearing was on section 2108 “Competing Zoning Districts Prohibited.” Mike Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, opened the discussion with questions about competing uses. He expressed concern with how it might impact home occupations. “My biggest concern is that this is an attempt by Hastings to limit development in the townships,” said Callton. Commissioner Joe Lyons told the board that he has concerns about the hospital development and that contiguity is important. Resident George Cullers raised some concerns about preserving agricultural lands. He noted that there are applicants for farm preservation in both “Tier I and Tier II” areas. He told the board, “We need to work together.” Mark Hewitt, speaking as both a Realtor and a private citizen, brought his concerns to the discussion as well. He asked that farmland not be preserved too close to the development area. He spoke of the need to not squelch possible job creation. He asked the commission to decide how fair this ordinance is and how it will impact market forces. Following the public input, McManus explained that the goal of the ordinance was to set the rules for development to which everyone could agree. He noted in the words of the ordinance, “It is the intent of this article to cooperate with the neighboring jurisdictions to guide growth and development in the Hastings area in a manner that benefits all communities.” McManus told the members of the planning commission and the audience that zoning in the joint planning area would remain as it is now. He also noted that if a large development should come into the area, and sewer and water lines were to go across property that “does not need them right now,” the value of that property would significantly increase. “My biggest concern is that this is an attempt by Hastings to limit development in the townships.” – Mike Callton, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners He discussed the goal of the joint planning advisory group to bring services from the Hastings core at the same cost as to Hastings residents. If this ordinance is agreed to, it would make it easier for water lines and sewer lines, for example, to be extended to serve the hospital. Questions were raised about the current agreement with the Southwest Barry County although my childhood friends could be very cruel toward me at times, and I toward them, we were also surprisingly quick to forgive and forget and to get on with things. In fact, I believe that the “Gun Lake gang” was instrumental in teaching me some important lessons about the stupidity of vindictiveness, retaliation and the imposition of prolonged suffering on others, qualities that seem to me to be all too common today. Before leaving the Gun Lake stories, I should mention that the sailboat I’ve been speaking of was the 13th Snipe class boat ever built. Being No. 13, it was appropriate that she should be named “Jinx,” and I recall that Mom made a nice little flag for her. I recently learned that, as of 1993, there were approximately 29,000 Snipes. Jinx was the source of many wonderful adventures for the whole family. She was capsized on at least two occasions, but these stories are better and more accurately told by my older brothers. It was a source of adventure and a haven for peace and quiet when you needed to regain control after an upset. As my brothers can attest, she was also a splendid way to attract girls. In 1952, Dad finally took Mom to France. I will never forget the day we met them at the train when they got back. My Mom had purple hair! This, of course, was the biggest statement that ... “it’s no fun being ordinary!” I confess that I was a little surprised that it was Mom who made it. It is refreshing however, to realize that considering the “punk-rock” look of the 1980s, my Mother was clearly, way – I mean being way ahead of her time. It’s in the Walton genes. Speaking of hair styles of the day, the current craze by young people to stylize their hair is not all new. I clearly recall that a few of my classmates in the early 1950s sported, what we called, “The Mohawk.” At another point, you just weren’t worth your spit if you didn’t wear a DA. So what’s all the fuss about? Of course we paid a price for doing that, just as the kids today must pay a price. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget of Irving Township for FY 2009-2010 will be submitted for consideration at a public hearing on March 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm, with regular board meeting to follow at 7:00 pm to consider adoption of the FY 2009-2010 budget, and other business that may become before the board. The proposed budget will be available during regular office hours from 9:00 am to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Hall at least (7) days in advance of hearing appeal. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77532190 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Sewer Authority and the hospital. McManus also pointed out the need for water lines for both the hospital and other suggested developments. None of the township supervisors impacted by this ordinance amendment attended this public hearing. There was a discussion of how working together could eliminate some of the past problems which have require legal involvement to resolve. “It is a great adventure for parties to come to an agreement where previously they fought tooth and nail,” said Cullers. Members of the planning commission then commented on the proposed ordinance. Stolsonburg noted his concern on economic development. McManus told the board that this ordinance was an “overwhelming benefit” to the area. He reminded them “there will be growth again” and this is a way to plan for it in an organized way. He also noted that the city is not “annexing” township property. This is a way for urban services such as sewer, water and sidewalks to be extended and to be maintained at the same cost to the townships as to the residents of the city. Following a discussion of language in the ordinance, including the word “prohibited” as in large-scale development being prohibited in the townships involved in the agreement and the required agreement of all five signatories, the commission voted to table the ordinance until its March 23 meeting. “It is the intent of this (plan) to cooperate with the neighboring jurisdictions to guide growth and development in the Hastings area in a manner that benefits all communities.” TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Irving Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the following: Carol Ergang , 3241 Wood School Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. Phone # (269) 948-8893. 06687557 – Jim McManus, Barry County Planning and Zoning director McManus will bring the concerns expressed to the next meeting of the joint planning group on March 16 and will return to the planning commission’s March 23 meeting. If the ordinance is approved at that meeting, it will go on to the county commission for approval. In other business. McManus will attend a meeting on March 12 in Nashville to discuss the possibility of the county taking over planning and zoning duties there. The next Barry County Planning Commission meeting will be March 23 at 7 p.m. in the courts and law building. A second public hearing on this proposed ordinance is not required. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan to hear protest on the following dates: Monday, March 9, 2009 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Thursday, March 12, 2009 9 am - noon and 2 pm - 6 pm 6 pm to 9 pm 6 pm to 9 pm The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2009 are as follows: 02705804 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Following a public hearing held during the Barry County Planning Commission meeting Feb. 23, members of the commission tabled an ordinance addressing the joint planning area and intergovernmental agreements. Members of the Barry County Planning Commission are Jack Nedwornik, John Warren, Clyde Morgan, Chuck Reid, Mick Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Ratio 49.71% 48.97% 48.37% 51.33% Multiplier 1.0050 1.0210 1.0330 .9740 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or those requesting hardship forms should contact the Clerk seven days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 (269) 758-4003. Notice is hereby given that the 2009 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 2009 Assessment Roll. Castleton Township City of Hastings BOARD OF REVIEW Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person by appointment or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appeal please telephone 945-9350, for an appointment. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 11, 2009. The Castleton Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 on the following dates: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Organizational Meeting: Hearing Dates: Tuesday, March 3rd Tuesday, March 10th Thursday, March 12th Friday, March 13th 9:00 AM 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM (ONLY if needed) Tentative factors for property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL PERSONAL RATIO 47.63 50.45 50.45 50.00 FACTOR 1.0497 0.9910 0.9910 1.0000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk of the City of Hastings at (269) 945-2468 or by visiting City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings. 77531992 Jackie Timmerman City Assessor Meeting Schedule Tuesday, March 3 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 am Monday, March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00-12 noon & 1-4 pm Tuesday, March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Monday, March 9. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . 50.31%. . . . . . 0.9938 Commercial . . . . . . . . . . 51.28%. . . . . . 0.9750 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.12%. . . . . . 1.0179 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . 51.70%. . . . . . 0.9671 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% . . . . . . . . 1.00 Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township 517-852-9479 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 06687468 FOR A PROPOSED MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HASTINGS RIVERWALK The Hastings City Council will conduct a public hearing as part of the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comments and make a determination on a proposed Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant application for the development of a multi-purpose non-motorized trail from Riverside Park on East State Street to Tyden Park on North Broadway. Further information is available by contacting the Community Development Director at City Hall during normal business hours. Comments may be submitted in writing through March 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM or made in person at the public hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77532198 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 11 BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motions of the Township Boards of Barry and Prairieville Township, the Township Board of each Township proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Districts within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed are more particularly described as follows: BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: Congressional travel hypocrisy It never ceases to amaze me how hypocritical public officials can be. I suppose it is impossible to be completely consistent all the time, but our nation’s Congressional leaders have really lowered the bar this year. Remember the outrage of the automaker CEOs taking company-owned corporate jets to Washington to ask for bridge loan guarantees? The press had a field day with that one, but it was Congressional leaders who really waxed eloquent on the topic. I remember thinking that some public relations managers ought to be fired for such a terrible blunder. It was the perfect picture of the excesses that abound in the large corporate world. The symbolism of that excess, coupled with the request at hand of the taxpayers, drew scorn from every corner. The loudest among the criticizers was the California Congressional delegation, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. It was an especially gleeful topic for them to talk about, since clearly they are not at all supportive of the Michigan automotive industry. They even took the extraordinary step of removing Congressman John Dingle (DMichigan) from his committee chairmanship because of his support of the auto industry. He is the Dean of the House, being the longest serving Congressman in Washington. But now, we learn of true excess — that of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. You see, her private jet transportation is paid for by the taxpayers, and its excesses make the automaker CEOs look like budget travelers. So which is worse, CEOs making excessive and extravagant travel arrangements on the stockholder’s dime or Speaker Pelosi doing the same with taxpayer dollars? Speaker Pelosi recently took some kind of a goodwill ambassador trip to Italy. News reports indicate that the government owned private jet flight cost us $200,000 for the round trip – and that is just the flight cost. I just checked Travelocity, and I could have booked her a flight for like $1,300. Then, President Obama went to Denver to sign a bill that could have easily been signed in Washington, D.C. I don’t know how much it costs to move the president to Denver and back, but I suspect is it very expensive. The president does not travel lightly. Why couldn’t he just sign it in Washington? Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been on a world tour, establishing new relationships for the Obama Administration. Those relationships will be important for her to perform her job, and I find her travel fully appropriate. Further, I can live with Congressmen wanting to view projects they fund in the budget or wars that they authorize. But as long as our annual deficit eclipses $1 trillion, let’s leave the goodwill ambassador job to, well, the actual ambassadors. After all, they already live in those countries. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE JANUARY 2009 - APRIL 2010 Monday, January 19, 2009 Monday, March 16, 2009 Monday, May 18, 2009 Monday, July 20, 2009 Monday, September 21, 2009 Monday, November 16, 2009 Monday, January 18, 2010 Monday, March 15, 2010 Monday, February 16, 2009 Monday, April 20, 2009 Monday, June 15, 2009 Monday, August 17, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009 Monday, December 21, 2009 Monday, February 15, 2010 Monday, April 19, 2010 MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 155 E. ORCHARD ROAD, DELTON, MI ALL MEETING BEGIN AT 1:00 PM THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976, AS AMENDED. 77532182 03-007-234-20 03-007-048-00 03-007-064-00 03-060-001-00 03-060-003-00 03-060-005-00 03-060-007-00 03-060-010-00 03-060-012-00 03-060-014-00 03-060-015-50 03-060-016-00 03-060-017-00 03-060-020-01 03-065-001-01 03-065-001-40 03-065-004-00 03-065-007-00 03-065-009-00 03-065-011-00 03-065-013-00 03-065-017-00 03-065-019-00 03-065-021-00 03-065-022-00 03-065-025-00 03-065-038-00 03-065-047-00 03-065-024-10 03-006-005-02 03-065-039-00 03-065-042-00 03-065-043-00 03-065-027-00 03-006-018-00 03-060-006-00 03-006-000-00 03-060-019-00 03-060-021-00 03-065-001-03 03-065-035-60 03-065-037-00 03-090-007-00 03-090-014-00 03-007-234-10 03-090-002-05 03-065-016-05 03-065-040-00 03-065-046-00 03-060-008-00 03-060-004-00 03-090-008-00 03-007-234-80 03-115-002-00 03-065-001-10 03-090-002-25 03-065-030-00 03-065-028-00 03-006-019-00 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03-090-011-00 03-090-012-00 03-090-013-00 12-240-029-00 12-070-022-00 12-440-054-00 12-440-062-00 12-490-014-00 12-240-001-00 12-240-032-00 12-080-001-05 12-440-058-00 12-440-067-12 12-490-008-00 12-240-049-30 12-240-035-00 12-080-003-00 12-440-061-00 12-440-067-54 12-490-016-00 12-240-049-55 12-240-035-30 12-240-004-00 12-440-065-00 12-440-067-63 12-490-011-10 12-250-003-00 12-240-035-50 12-240-006-10 12-440-067-69 12-440-068-00 12-220-002-00 12-250-005-05 12-240-035-70 12-240-008-00 12-250-005-05 12-250-005-20 12-220-004-00 12-250-005-00 12-240-040-00 12-240-011-00 12-001-002-00 12-070-002-00 12-220-006-10 12-012-005-03 12-240-044-10 12-240-014-00 12-001-010-10 12-440-067-27 12-220-006-30 12-012-005-06 12-240-045-00 12-240-016-00 12-230-005-00 12-001-010-30 12-220-003-00 12-240-049-40 12-240-046-00 12-240-018-00 12-070-GAP-00 12-230-006-00 12-220-005-00 12-250-002-00 12-240-046-20 12-240-020-00 12-240-035-80 12-230-002-10 12-220-006-20 12-250-004-00 12-250-005-20 12-012-003-20 12-012-014-00 12-380-011-10 12-440-026-00 12-440-028-00 12-012-005-02 12-012-010-00 12-012-004-00 12-380-001-00 12-440-029-00 12-440-004-00 12-012-005-05 12-012-011-03 12-012-015-00 12-380-003-00 12-440-003-00 12-440-007-00 12-240-049-25 12-012-023-00 12-012-009-00 12-380-005-00 12-440-011-00 12-440-012-00 12-250-003-10 12-012-GAP-00 12-012-016-00 12-380-002-00 12-440-016-00 12-440-018-00 12-012-005-04 12-012-012-00 12-380-007-00 12-380-004-00 12-440-019-00 12-440-022-00 12-250-005-10 12-012-013-00 12-380-009-00 12-440-033-00 12-440-024-00 12-440-005-10 12-012-005-01 12-012-011-01 12-380-012-00 12-440-032-00 12-440-027-00 12-440-008-00 12-012-005-07 12-012-011-02 12-380-015-00 12-440-034-00 12-440-030-00 12-440-013-00 12-012-005-00 12-012-011-00 12-380-006-00 12-440-035-00 12-440-006-00 12-440-021-00 12-240-002-00 12-380-014-00 12-380-008-00 12-440-036-00 12-440-014-00 12-440-010-00 12-240-034-00 12-012-008-00 12-380-010-00 12-440-002-00 12-440-009-00 12-440-015-00 12-012-002-00 12-012-017-00 12-380-013-00 12-440-005-00 12-440-020-00 12-001-015-00 12-012-003-10 12-012-006-00 12-380-016-00 12-440-023-00 12-440-025-00 12-070-014-00 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 12-012-003-00 12-240-047-00 12-240-022-00 12-070-011-00 12-070-013-15 12-001-014-15 12-070-001-00 12-380-014-10 12-240-024-00 12-240-005-00 12-440-067-06 12-001-014-05 12-070-003-00 12-390-003-00 12-240-026-00 12-240-009-00 12-440-067-15 12-001-014-25 12-070-005-00 12-390-005-00 12-240-028-00 12-240-012-00 12-440-067-57 12-001-014-20 12-070-009-00 12-390-007-00 12-240-030-00 12-240-041-00 12-070-004-00 12-001-014-00 12-070-012-00 12-440-031-00 12-240-033-00 12-390-007-10 12-440-067-24 12-001-014-01 12-070-015-00 12-440-038-00 12-240-035-20 12-390-008-00 12-220-001-30 12-230-009-00 12-070-017-00 12-440-039-20 12-240-035-40 12-440-039-10 12-230-001-00 12-230-013-00 12-070-018-00 12-440-042-00 12-240-035-60 12-440-041-00 12-070-007-00 12-230-012-00 12-070-020-00 12-440-046-00 12-240-039-00 12-440-045-00 12-440-067-09 12-001-014-10 12-080-002-00 12-440-050-00 12-240-044-00 12-440-048-00 12-440-067-60 12-001-002-10 12-240-003-00 12-440-053-00 12-240-044-30 12-440-055-00 12-490-001-00 12-001-002-40 12-240-006-00 12-440-057-00 12-240-046-05 12-440-060-10 12-490-003-00 12-002-002-20 12-240-007-00 12-440-060-00 12-240-046-30 12-440-063-00 12-490-006-00 12-001-002-21 12-240-010-00 12-440-067-21 12-240-048-00 12-440-067-18 12-490-011-00 12-001-002-30 12-240-013-00 12-250-005-10 12-240-049-10 12-440-067-66 12-490-017-00 12-001-002-22 12-240-014-00 12-001-011-00 12-390-001-00 12-240-046-01 12-490-002-00 12-001-002-50 12-240-015-00 12-001-001-00 12-390-002-00 12-070-003-10 12-490-005-00 12-001-002-20 12-240-017-00 12-011-001-00 12-390-004-00 12-001-003-00 12-490-012-00 12-002-004-01 12-240-019-00 12-070-002-05 12-390-006-00 12-001-010-20 12-490-015-00 12-002-004-00 12-240-019-10 12-070-004-10 12-440-039-00 12-230-002-00 12-490-018-00 12-011-003-05 12-240-021-00 12-070-006-00 12-440-040-00 12-230-007-00 12-490-004-00 12-011-003-20 12-240-023-00 12-070-010-00 12-440-044-00 12-070-008-00 12-490-007-00 12-011-003-10 12-240-025-00 12-070-016-00 12-440-047-00 12-080-001-45 12-490-013-00 12-011-003-15 12-240-027-00 12-070-021-00 12-440-051-00 12-440-052-00 12-490-009-00 12-011-003-00 See also accompanying map identifying both proposed special assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Boards have received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $332,765 ($193,003.70 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $139,761.30 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), have placed the same on file with the Township Clerk of each Township and have passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (Truth in Budgeting) — NOTICE — The Barry Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Barry Township Hall on March 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township hall @ 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, MI 49046. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, and special assessment district for each Township may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk of that Township from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board of one of the Townships at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district for that Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with that Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a joint public hearing upon such plans, special assessment districts and estimate of costs will be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009. At such hearing, each Township Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services, should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, MI 49046 269-623-5171 Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk 03-115-004-01 03-065-024-00 03-006-005-03 03-065-041-00 03-065-044-00 03-065-045-00 03-006-028-00 03-007-055-00 03-060-009-00 03-060-011-00 03-060-013-00 03-060-015-00 03-060-017-40 03-060-017-60 03-060-020-02 03-065-001-02 03-065-002-01 03-065-005-00 03-065-010-00 03-065-012-00 03-065-014-00 03-065-018-00 03-065-020-00 03-065-026-00 03-065-029-00 03-065-036-00 03-007-241-20 77532094 Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77531913 �Page 12 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Flip flops not recommended as driving gear Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of West State Street and Broadway Feb. 19. Both vehicles were eastbound on West State Street and stopped at the traffic light at Broadway. The 16-year-old Hastings teen who was driving the second vehicle told officers he was wearing flip flops and that his foot slipped off the brake onto the gas pedal, causing the vehicle to lunge forward into the vehicle in front him. The lead vehicle, driven by Greg Thompson 48, also of Hastings, was treated at the scene by personnel from Mercy Ambulance. Accident injures Middleville teen Hastings Police responded to a minor personal injury accident that occurred on West State Street at the entrance drive to Family Fare on Feb. 19. A westbound vehicle driven by Paul Pranshka, 77, of Hastings turned left into the path of a eastbound vehicle driven by a 17-year-old from Middleville, who was treated at the scene by Mercy Ambulance. Suspected purse thief caught after selling hot jewelry Hastings Police have identified a suspect responsible in the theft of a purse at the Democratic Hall Feb. 19. The 68-year-old victim contacted police after she found her purse had been taken from the hall during an auction held earlier in the day. She told officers that it contained cash and personal effects, including jewelry. Officers were able to identify the suspect the next day from sales slips from an area merchant who purchased jewelry from the 19-year-old Nashville man. The jewelry was identified by the victim, and officers made contact with the suspect who is currently on a community service program through the court. The suspect led officers to where he had disposed of the purse, and it was recovered minus the cash that had already been spent. The incident has been forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office with a warrant request for his arrest. Johnstown Township home burglarized The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the breaking and entering of a home in Johnstown Township on Feb. 3. The homeowner said he left the residence at approximately 9 a.m. and returned that evening to find the door wide open and a window next to the door broken. The owner walked through the home and immediately called 911 to report the robbery. He and his wife provided deputies with a list of the items they suspected had been taken, including clothes, jewelry, cash and prescription medication. The total loss in property and cash was estimated at more than $1,600. LEIN check results in warrant arrest Sheriff deputies were called to a residence on Orchard Road near Delton on Feb. 21 to answer a stolen vehicle complaint, and while at the scene ran a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check which turned out a warrant on Gail Charlene Hall, 45, of Hastings. Hall was wanted on a warrant out of 10th District Court in Calhoun County for contempt of court. Hall was arrested and transported to Bedford Steakhouse, where she was turned over to Battle Creek Police. Man’s accident report results in his arrest Chad Martin Curtis, 29, of Nashville was arrested Feb. 22 when he called 911 to report he had struck a tree with his vehicle on East State Road just west of M-66. When deputies arrived at the scene, they determined that Curtis had a blood alcohol level of .107 percent. Curtis was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (second offense). He was lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. Cloverdale man arrested for domestic assault Deputies who were called to the site of a domestic assault in Hope Township Feb. 22 arrested Justin Lee Titus, 27, of Cloverdale. The victim told deputies her husband climbed on top of her while she lay in bed and began choking her. She managed to escape his grasp and ran to another room with her infant child in her arms. She said her husband began choking her as she held the child and she broke free and ran outside to get away from him. She told officers her husband tackled her and began choking her again before attempting to drag her back inside. Once inside, she ran upstairs and called 911. Titus told officers he was angry when he returned home and saw footprints in the snow leading to his neighbor’s home. He said he suspected his wife was having an affair with the neighbor. Titus was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Tip from Calhoun leads to arrest in Barry After receiving a ‘heads up’ from Calhoun County Central Dispatch, Barry County Deputies were waiting when Tyrone Alfred-Anthony Quick, 34, of Hastings entered the county on M-37. When they stopped Quick, he was unable to provide a driver’s license, registration or proof of insurance. In addition, Quick’s blood alcohol was determined to be .10 percent. He was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license and violating the terms of his parole. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Woodland Township Board of Review will meet at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Michigan on March 3, 2009 to receive and review the assessment roll. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday March 09, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary but will be taken and given preference. For appointments call 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home). Answering machine messages returned ASAP. 77531887 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Ratio 50.91 48.49 49.91 49.40 Multiplier .9832 1.0311 1.0000 1.0000 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Dave Bursley, 156 S. Main, Woodland, Michigan 48897. 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home) Hastings Police arrested an area woman on charges of embezzlement after a lengthy investigation revealed she had been secretly using a former employer’s company credit card and writing checks to herself. The investigation began June 13, 2008, after owners of JMJ Inc. in Hastings found discrepancies in their accounts after the employee had quit her job. Teresa Mellinger, 38, of Hastings, who had been with the company for approximately three years, is suspected of embezzling thousands of dollars from the company by making unauthorized charges on the company’s account to purchase personal items, groceries, dining at restaurants and writing herself checks. From what investigators could gather, the improprieties appear to have begun in March of 2008. Officers located Mellinger at the home of a family member Feb. 2 and placed her under arrest on a four-count felony warrant for embezzlement, fraudulent use of a financial transaction device, forgery, and uttering and publishing. For Sale Card of Thanks Help Wanted LAKE ODESSA UNION BANK STOCK for sale in 500 share increments. Email offer to ub4sale@yahoo.com THANK YOU The family of Allen (Gene) Hayes, Sr. would like to express their thanks to all those who comforted us in our time of loss. Thanks to the Hastings Nazarene Church and Pastor Timm Oyer for holding a Celebration of Life service and lunch. Also thanks to Gateway Community Church and Pastor Mike Paschall for the visits and prayers. We were all very touched to see so many of our family and friends. Your prayers and cards have given us much comfort in this most difficult time. Sheila Hayes and family RN’S-LPN’S- LAKESHORE HOME HEALTH has positions available in Nashville & Vermontville. Benefits & mileage reimbursement available. Pleas call 800-3482660 ext. 111. Lost & Found WANTED: plastic water tank, about 1,500 gallons, slight damage or leaks okay. 309-229-4139 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 For Rent ART STUDIOS FOR rent, call Bill at (269)945-9300. THE PORTAL: 45,000 sq.ft. industrial manufacturing location in city of Hastings is now leasing space as small as 1,200 sq.ft. Ideal for a start up or expansion. 440 volt, loading dock and more. Contact Bill at (269)945-9300. National Ads Local police remind residents to avoid ‘too-good’ scams Hastings Police want to remind citizens to be leery of notices they may receive either by mail or by computer e-mails offering easy money. In a recent case, an area resident received an e-mail offering an employment opportunity as a "secret shopper." After applying for and receiving the position, the person was sent a sizable fraudulent cashier’s check from an alleged bank out of Albuquerque, N.M. As part of the assignment, the person was to cash the check and spend designated amounts at well-known nationwide businesses. He was then to transfer the "change," which in this case was $2,450, back to the company via a money gram wire transfer. This particular company, Global Compliance Inc., showed an address on a letterhead as being in Ontario, Canada, with a head office out of North Carolina. The citizen came to the police department to report scam after going to his bank and confirming the check was fraudulent. Any time someone is offered an easy money opportunity by depositing a check into his or her personal account and wiring sizable amounts back to the sender is more than likely a scam, say local officers. Such transfers leave the otherwise innocent person liable. These cases are virtually impossible to investigate since they are originated out of the United States. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Business Services E.A.R.T.H. = EDUCATED ANIMAL Rescue and Teen Haven is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). E.A.R.T.H. 501(c)3 is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962-2015 Miscellaneous GUITAR LESSONS (HASTINGS). 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ZZZ�*47,�FRP ��� ��� ���� 2OCKING�3EATS�s�!LL�$IGITAL�3OUND �����TO������ � PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MDOT offers civil engineering internships, and scholarships High school seniors graduating in 2009 may now apply for paid summer internship positions with the Michigan Department of Transportation. Upon completion of the seven-week program, students will receive a $2,500 scholarship to one of the seven participating civil engineering colleges or universities of their choice. The Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Pipeline Internship program is designed to interest high school students in transportation and civil engineering careers. MDOT is offering the pipeline program to help students learn about civil engineering through a series of assignments, under the direction of a civil engineer, selected to aid in career decision making. "The TRAC Pipeline Internship Program is a great opportunity for interested students to work alongside MDOT civil engineers to learn more about the rewards and challenges of a career in civil engineering," said MDOT Director Kirk T. Steudle. MDOT is offering 15 TRAC Pipeline internship positions throughout the state. Students will be paid $10 per hour and will receive the $2,500 scholarship upon successful completion. The internship positions are 40 hours per week, beginning June 15 and ending July 31. To be eligible, students must be 17 years old, be a graduating high school senior, and have attended a class which used a TRAC program module. For more information or to apply, visit the Michigan TRAC Program Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdot-trac, or contact Julie Van Portfliet by e-mail at vanportflietj@michigan.gov or by phone at 906-786-1830 ext. 317. I’M MISSING MY CHILDREN, Martin, Duncan, & Eric Seger. Their father Martin Seger moved them again. 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FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING PLANNING AND ZONING IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AND TO CREATE ORGANIZE, AND ENUMERATE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND AND FOR COORDINATED AND HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS; AND TO FUNCTION IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES OF INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN THE STATE WHERE THE CITY OF HASTINGS EXISTS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 2-101, 2-102, 2-103, 2-104, 2-105, 2-106, AND 2-107. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of February 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77532196 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting February 3, 2009 Regular meeting called to order @7:00 p.m. Roll Call: 5 members and 8 guests. Those present pledged allegiance to the flag. Approved minutes and treasurers report for Jan./09. Approved agenda with 4 additions. Accepted Department reports. Motion approved to sign a 1 year agreement with Island City Ambulance. Motion approved to accept the budget for the water system 2009-2010. Motion approved to accept the Bridgeway Power contract for planned management. Motion approved to accept the bills and check register for Jan./Feb.09. Meeting adjourned @ 8:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Attest to by: Wesley Kahler 77532081 Barry Township Supervisor Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 9, 2009 All board members present 4 guests Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Adopting Ordinance 73 BPH Budget and purchase of Grass/Utility Rig BPH Ambulance building use Contract Appointed Robert Norton to Planning Commission Re-appointed 2 ZBA members Albert as roving member to SWBCSWA Board Joint meeting date of Township Board, ZBA and PC 2009 Salary Resolutions 2009 Board meeting schedule Discussed: 2009 Road projects Adjourned 8:25 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77532111 Patricia Albert, Sueprvisor SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2009 – 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Lee, Carr. Absent: Bellmore. Approved the Agenda as presented. Accepted the Hastings Public Library request for a 1.6 millage proposal on the August 4, 2009 ballot by roll call vote. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved to pay the vouchers and payroll as presented. Amended Resolution #2009-101 to adjust the In Service Pension withdrawal to age 55. Adopted Ordinance #2009-133, Planning Commission Ordinance by roll call vote. Approved 2009 fireworks permit for Algonquin Lake by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77532184 www.rutlandtownship.org STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25242 DE Estate of Fred R. Yetter, Deceased. Date of birth: 04-05-1946. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decent, Fred R. Yetter, who lived at 3979 England Drive, Shelbyville, MI 49344, died 01-03-09. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kelly Yetter, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Suite 203, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02-20-09 William G. Maybee (P24820) 834 King Highway, Suite 107 Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 903-2606 Kelly Yetter 10605 Peachtree 77532136 Plainwell, MI 49080 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Hatcher, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006, and recorded on March 9, 2006 in instrument 1161130, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 40/100 Dollars ($84,167.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 30 feet of Lot 2 and the East 20 feet of Lot 3, Block 33 of Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531733 File #245764F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Krueger Jr., a married man and Frances Krueger, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2007 and recorded February 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176188, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 29/100 Dollars ($200,441.29) including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thornapple Bends Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531498 File No. 285.6471 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Atkinson and Dustin Atkinson, wife and husband, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1161040, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-CB7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 26/100 Dollars ($158,113.26) including interest at 7.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 58 of Pine Haven Estates Number 2, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531605 File No. 213.3481 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jocelynn N. Brown nka Jocelynn N. Gillis and Mike Gillis, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc. dated the 18th day of January, A.D. 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of January, A.D. 2007, in Instrument No. 1175531 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to MorEquity, Inc., thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $105,325.94 (one hundred five thousand three hundred twenty-five and 94/100) plus accrued interest at 8.590% (eight point five nine zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 5th day of March, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan: Lot 9, Block 10, H.J. KENTFIELD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records Commonly known as: 627 East Bond Street PIN: 08-55-235058-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10019209 ASAP# 2984392 02/05/2009, 77531493 02/12/2009, 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 10, 2009 All Board members present; 3 guests. Approved consent agenda with corrections to the Minutes. Received Treasurer’s Report. Approved placing Library millage on the August ballot. Received 2008 Financial Statement. Adopted 3 year plan for road maintenance and repairs. Set 7:00 March 10, 2009 for first hearing on Leach Lake Special Assessment for Sewer Engineering. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor 77532167 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Shannon P. Elston, single man, to First National Bank of America, dated July 21, 1999 and recorded on August 3, 1999 in Instrument 1033341, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $35,723.53. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on March 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 13.75 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lots 131 and 132 of Steven’s Wooded Acres #2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. The redemption period will be six months from the date of sale; but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: February 16, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 77521996 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DALE R. SIBLEY, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2006, and recorded on January 4, 2007, in Document No. 1174612, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($167,474.84), including interest at 8.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 16 TODD'S ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2996920 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 77531961 03/12/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M. Smith and Michael F. Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2004, and recorded on January 4, 2005 in instrument 1139680, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 59/100 Dollars ($79,278.59), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of highway in the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North 146 and 1/2 feet; thence West 226 and 1/2 feet; thence South 146 and 1/2 feet; thence East 226 and 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531522 File #244223F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY SAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2008, and recorded on March 17, 2008, in Document No. 20080317-0002435, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,249.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5 OF DANIEL STRIKER'S ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 11 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532207 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. fka IndyMac Bank, F.S.B by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 92/100 Dollars ($104,861.92) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532217 File No. 225.1119 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Weber, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2005, and recorded on July 22, 2005 in instrument 1149837, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($167,151.82), including interest at 5.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Walthor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532143 File #248314F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD M. MEAD and SHARI S. MEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003, in Document No. 1097420, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($85,096.78), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 42 OF VALLEY PARK SHORES #1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 38 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531791 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike J. Gipper and Susan L. Gipper, husband and wife, to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2003 and recorded September 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1114265, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 01/100 Dollars ($91,707.01) including interest at 6.015% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 2 and Lot Number 3 in Dekema's Subdivision as shown in the recorded Plat/Map thereof in Liber 5, Page 33 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531600 File No. 241.2431 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. FORECLOSURE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Thomas Fenner, a Single Man to Sand Ridge Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2004 and recorded January 30, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121494 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, by assignment dated January 18, 2008 and recorded January 28, 2008 in Instrument Number 200801280000859 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and EightySeven Cents ($135,054.87) including interest 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 3 rods West of the Northwest corner of Lot 9 of Daniel Staley's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof: thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods: Thence South 12 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 8 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 609 Grant Street, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-04931 ASAP# 2997234 02/19/2009, 77531966 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009 �Page 14 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Wielenga, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 19, 2005 in instrument 1149683, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One And 47/100 Dollars ($111,771.47), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 57 degrees 47 minutes West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly, 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 220.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant therto for ingress, egress, and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described seperately. Description of "Butterfly Lane" a strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 673.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds West, 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 mintues 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 232.83 feet to the North line of said Section and the end of said centerline. 1996, Doublewide Patriot Home, 27 feet, 6 inches by 52 feet 4 inches, Serial number NTA588977 and 78 cert label number EMAC4538ABIN, which by intention of the parties shall constitue a part of the realty and shall pass with it and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532063 File #247722F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne A. Morford and Joyce L. Morford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005 and recorded August 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150858, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-11 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Three and 19/100 Dollars ($118,123.19) including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 249.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 370.99 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 202.67 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West, 25.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 175.41 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: beginning at a point on the West line of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 310.00 feet from the West one-quarter post of said Section 8; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1427.18 feet to the end of said described centerline. Also together with and subject to an easement appurtenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities, and ingress and egress purposes described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 594.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said easement; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 66.01 feet; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 498.01 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 39.04 feet; thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West, 83.80 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West, 510.98 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531555 File No. 306.2327 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J Merdzinski a married man and Mona Merdzinski his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 29, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006 in instrument 1169956, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy And 12/100 Dollars ($263,770.12), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due East of meander-post on the East and West 1/4 line of a said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet for place of beginning; thence due West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet; thence following the shore of the Lake to the North and South line of said Section 36; thence North to the East and West 1/8 line; thence East to the center of Tanner Lake Road; thence South 19 degrees 12 minutes East to the point of beginning, including land to the waters of Tanner Lake. Also described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road, excepting therefrom that part lying Southerly of a line described as: Commencing at an iron stake at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 36 at the East side of Tanner Lake; thence East 539.35 feet to the centerline of Tanner Lake Road; thence North 09 degrees 30 minutes West 186 feet along said centerline; thence North 19 degrees 12 minutes West 661.73 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning of said described line; thence West 463.24 feet; thence South 34 degrees 48 minutes West 97 feet to the shore of Tanner Lake and the end of said described line, said line being the Northerly line of Parcel A of an unrecorded survey by WM.Hume Rogers of Parcels A through D in said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531484 File #215014F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna E. Devens and Richard P. Devens Jr., husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 27, 2004, and recorded on June 11, 2004 in instrument 1129168, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($205,362.37), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Being known and designated as the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Except: Part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 993.54 feet along the North line of Section 17 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 1325.07 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds West 1324.89 feet to the North line of Section 17; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to right of way for County Road across the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof. Together with and subject to a driveway easement, 15.00 feet in width, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 693.54 feet along the North line of Section 17; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 33.01 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road and the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds East 15.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 300.00 feet to the East line of above parcel so described; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds West 15.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 300.00 feet along said right of way to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531776 File #245232F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($149,811.15), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531815 Southfield, MI 48075 GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW For 2009 will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 on the following dates. Tuesday March 3, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday March 9, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday March 10, Appeal Hearing - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2009 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10, 2009. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW 7350 LINDSEY RD. PLAINWELL MI 49080 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2008 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . 53.39%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9365 Commercial . . . . . . . . . 48.77%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0252 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . 49.66%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0068 Residential . . . . . . . . . . 51.91%. . . . . . . . . . . 0.9632 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00%. . . . . . . . . . . 1.0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact - Clerk, Jennifer Goy; 269-664-4522 77531697 The 2009 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: • Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:00PM, Organization Meeting • Monday, March 9th from 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 5:00PM • Tuesday, March 10th from 1:00PM - 5:00PM & 6:00PM - 9:00PM Written appeals will be accepted by March 10th or postmarked by March 9th, 2009. The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property are as follows: Irving 2009 Ratios and Multipliers Classification of Real Property Ratio Real Property Multiplier Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Development 50.72 47.70 49.30 53.00 None in Class None in Class Commercial Industrial Utility PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 50.00 50.00 0.9858 1.0482 1.0142 0.9434 1.000 1.000 1.000 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. George London, Supervisor, Irving Township 77531873 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Davis, married and Rachel L. Davis, married, joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Hillside Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2003, and recorded on November 15, 2004 in instrument 1137209, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 55/100 Dollars ($116,671.55), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, except the East 291 feet thereof. Together with a non-exclusive easement 66 feet in width for ingress, egress and utilities, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 6, distant South 150 feet from the Northeast corner of said East 1/2 of South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence West 258.0 feet parallel with the North 1/8 line of said Section 6; thence South 103 feet parallel with the East line of Section 6; thence West 253 feet parallel with said North line to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531685 File #237264F03 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seven Cents ($168,520.07), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 398.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3003758 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 77532171 03/19/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Gondek and Veronica L. Gondek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2004, and recorded on October 22, 2004 in instrument 1135932, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($102,947.85), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 18. Also: That parcel of land in Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 18, thence South 79 degrees 51 minutes East 165.87 feet; thence South 1 degree 51 minutes West 141.85 feet; thence North 79 degrees 51 minutes West 211.0 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East along the East line of said Lot 88 a distance of 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 minutes East along said East line of Lot 88 a distance of 86.89 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531781 File #246369F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Linda Weyerman, a married woman and Eldon B. Weyerman,her husband, Mortgagors, to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of August, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of September, 2003 in Liber Document #1112549 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred Eight & 12/100 ($93,208.12), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.3750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: That part of the East 1 / 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 36, T4N, R(W, lying South of Hammond Road, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the above described premises for the place of beginning; thence South 220 feet; thence West 115 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence East 115 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 2/12/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531842 248-362-2600 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. north of Hastings city limits Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Abbott and Esperanza Abbott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2004, and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument 1127863, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One And 89/100 Dollars ($100,521.89), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 462.00 Feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 164.26 Feet along said West line, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 40 Seconds East 655.06 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 28 Minutes 48 Seconds East 166.93 Feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 46 Minutes West 655.39 Feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement as described in the Easement description Easement description: the West 66 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, which lies South of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532075 File #053388F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Allan Lapekes and Elizabeth J. Lapekes, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2003, and recorded on December 2, 2003 in instrument 1118548, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen And 06/100 Dollars ($95,915.06), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on Section line 10 rods; thence West 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 8 rods on the East-West 1/4 line to place of beginning. Also, commencing 8 rods West of the East 1/4 post of Section1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East on EastWest 1/4 line 4 rods to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532069 File #247244F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 16th day of January, 2009 the sum of $67,720.12, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP: 08-04-028-205-000-01 THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77531469 (616) 527-1750 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey C. Miller, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded on August 24, 2004 in instrument 1132927, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Four And 36/100 Dollars ($282,354.36), including interest at 4.855% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West along the North line of said Section 713.23 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 33.00 Feet, thence South 31 Degrees 36 Minutes 52 Seconds West 653.57 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds West 250.87 Feet to the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00 Degrees 34 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said West line 590.00 feet to the North Section line, thence South 89 Degrees 56 Minutes 11 Seconds East along said North 599.31 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531503 File #244249F01 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 24, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMON D. SMITH and KAYSIE SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to FIRST PLACE BANK, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on December 27, 2006, in Document No. 1174400, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($113,385.96), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 2386.71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 777.71 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CASE ROAD; THENCE 221.29 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS MEASURES 2000.00 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 220.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 780.37 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532020 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CYRUS SIMMONS and JUNE SIMMONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2006, and recorded on June 22, 2006, in Document No. 1166346, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($195,200.93), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2006 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 634.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER 1 / 4 POST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 1494.8 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4, 1319 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1328.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST 138.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST 273.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 17.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 195.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 32 MINUTES WEST 50.4 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE 458.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531786 Southfield, MI 48075 — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Natural Resource Conservation Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2009. 77532176 �Page 16 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Impact of budget reductions extends far beyond farmers LEGAL Think massive cuts to the Michigan Department of Agriculture budget don't affect Average Joe? Think again, says Michigan Farm Bureau. A 20 percent reduction in state funding for Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) stands to impact consumers and the general public just as much as the next farmer, according to the state's largest general farm organization. "Whether or not people recognize it, MDA touches the lives of every single person every day in one way or another, whether it's inspecting the food we eat and milk we drink, measuring the gas we put in our car, or numerous other functions we take for granted," said Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) President Wayne H. Wood. The governor's budget recommends slashing $18 million from MDA's budget. The cuts extend across all MDA departments, not even sparing those charged with: • Food safety and quality. • Dairy inspections. • Plant and animal disease tracking, prevention and eradication. • Proactive environmental stewardship programs. • Water use and conservation. "Farm Bureau understands that today's harsh economy demands tightening the reins on government spending, but we fear the reductions proposed for MDA come at too risky of a price for consumers," said Wood, noting that the national peanut recall now under way reinforces the importance of food the overtime paid for Michigan's Corrections Department," said Wood. "It's astonishing how a department which impacts every single Michigan resident every single day can be given such low priority when it comes to state funding. With this approach, the state truly is biting the hand which feeds it." “MDA's total budget — and I emphasize total — is less than the overtime paid for Michigan's Corrections Department,” – Wayne Wood, Michigan Farm Bureau president safety inspections and other agricultural programs in people's lives. MDA's budget has been “hacked repeatedly” over the past several years, added Wood, to the point where the department accounts for less than 1 percent of the state's total general fund. "To put this in perspective, MDA's total budget — and I emphasize total — is less than Farmers and non-farmers alike also lose out under a higher-education recommendation to slice the budgets of Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station in half and merge the two service providers. Research performed by the Agricultural Experiment Station and disseminated to farmers through Extension is essential to over- coming the challenge of how to feed a growing world population, said Wood. "Food needs are never going to go away. They're only going to intensify," he said. The budget activity also could jeopardize 4-H programs which are supported by MSU Extension. "4-H programs foster our state's future leaders. So any cutbacks here are a disinvestment in Michigan's children and the state's future," added Wood. Farm Bureau is also concerned that budget cuts could stifle the economic momentum which has been building in Michigan's agriculture industry and end up costing the state desperately needed jobs. Last week, Michigan State University and MDA released a study that reveals Michigan's agri-food industry represents almost 20 percent of the state's overall economic engine and employs a quarter of the state's work force. Updated job figures won't be available until 2010, but one of the study's authors said "signs point to job growth, putting Michigan jobs related to agri-food well over 1 million." "At a time when Michigan's economy is struggling, we shouldn't be draining the MDA which supports one of the few industries in Michigan experiencing growth," said Wood. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph W. Allen and Nancy L. Allen, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2007, and recorded on July 2, 2007 in instrument 1182493, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($112,758.39), including interest at 9.2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23, Streeter's Resort, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, Page 37, of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #215377F02 77531508 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brent C. Dietiker, an unmarried man and Michele Hielkema, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 26, 2003 in instrument 1114213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Five And 02/100 Dollars ($102,205.02), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also that part of Lot 6 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 on the North line of said Lot 6, thence due South to the North line of Dearborn Street, thence East on the North line of Dearborn Street 3 rods, thence North to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4, thence due West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532001 File #188880F03 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 05/100 Dollars ($95,954.05) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 ASAP# 3006090 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 03/19/2009 77532202 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 1999, and recorded on June 22, 1999 in instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Four And 79/100 Dollars ($69,404.79), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531771 File #003524F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent R. Wheeler and Jacqueline A. Wheeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2006, and recorded on September 15, 2006 in instrument 1170058, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to IndyMac Federal Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four And 24/100 Dollars ($216,184.24), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the West 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531755 File #245870F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadwick L. Mesecar, A Married Man and Brandy Mesecar, A Married Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174608, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on September 6, 2007 in instrument 200709060001716, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($133,228.33), including interest at 9.36% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 117 Feet of Lot 133 and East 18 Feet of the North 117 Feet of Lot 134, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, original Plat of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531234 File #242670F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GERALD W. WRIGHT AKA GERALD W. WRIGHT, SR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003, in Document No. 1110917, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($24,511.87), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 787.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 202.5 FEET; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SECTION LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WEST 2 RODS AND THE SOUTH 2 RODS THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531810 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Saskia Maxwell, a single woman and Linn Weber, a single man, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1156203, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 87/100 Dollars ($65,380.87) including interest at 10.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Shelbyville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100, also: Lot 83 of Lapham's Airport Lot number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77531550 File No. 356.1848 NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracey Booth, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173621, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 12/100 Dollars ($116,153.12), including interest at 7.98% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 5 and Lot 6, Except the West 3 Rods of Block 1 of James Dunnings Addition to the City of Hastings, According to the Recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531240 File #242674F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jill A Woodall, a married woman and Daniel Woodall, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 17, 2003 in instrument 1119458, and rerecorded on January 6, 2004 in instrument 1120315, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Five And 41/100 Dollars ($76,495.41), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 396 feet of West 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531977 File #208194F02 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ruth Spoolstra, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2004, and recorded on March 31, 2004 in instrument 1124480, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($123,938.38), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 28 Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, as document 1052228 in the Office of Barry County Register of Deed and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532138 File #120077F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole Smith and Arthur Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 14, 2005, and recorded on October 18, 2005 in instrument 1154737, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH1, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-CH1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Two And 16/100 Dollars ($77,402.16), including interest at 9.194% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 265.00 feet along the South line of said Section 10; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 260.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East 265.00 feet to the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 260.00 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for State Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532006 File #246610F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife and Todd J. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead and Kris P. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174508, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-MLN1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 08/100 Dollars ($310,996.08) including interest at 7.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 5 of Whispering Pines Estates, a Condominium Established by Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1023989, Barry County Records, and being designated as Barry County Condominium Plan Number 12, as amended, with rights in the general, common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of Michigan if 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532212 File No. 269.4760 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on September 25, 2007, by Randy A. Billings, Jr., a married man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2007, in Instrument #20071001-0002605 [the "Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eighty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($129,084.52), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at the North 1⁄4 post of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence East 402.47 feet along the North line of said Section 2; thence South 00 degrees 14' 01" East 290.00 feet; thence West 401.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20' 20" West 290.00 feet along the North and South 1⁄4 line of said Section 2 to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2481 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale, as the property has been determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: February 23, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Lori L. Purkey, Esq Purkey & Associates, PLC 2251 East Paris Avenue, S.E. Suite B Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Telephone (616)940-0553 Facsimile (616)940-0554 Cell: (269)870-6324 E-Mail: purkey@purkeyandassociates.com Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D. Berry, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 9, 2003 in instrument 1108184, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 36/100 Dollars ($136,748.36), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds East 1865.13 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said section; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds East 477.16 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 17 seconds West 221.37 feet along said centerline; thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 313.07 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 02 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West 263.57 feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southeasterly 50 feet thereof for Highway M-43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531527 File #133692F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allan Shellenbarger aka Allen R Shellenbarger and Cynthia L Shellenbarger husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109286, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-One And 50/100 Dollars ($140,261.50), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North 20 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North on the West line of said Section 8, 160 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West Section line 235 feet; thence Easterly at right angles 200 feet; thence Southerly parallel to the first mentioned course 235 feet; thence Westerly 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531741 File #246112F01 77532162 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Sean Williams and Jackie Williams to First Community Federal Credit Union, dated January 13, 2007 and recorded on January 22, 2007 at Document Number 1175360 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $61,993.70. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the east front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land is located in the County of Barry, Township of Barry State of Michigan and is described as: That part of Lots D, F and vacated Gwin Avenue in the recorded plat of Crooked Lake Summer Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West and described as: Commencing at the SW corner of Lot F of said Plat; thence N 24 degrees 04’ 03” W on the SW line of lot F, 121,00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing N 24 degrees 04’ 43” W on said SW line 121.00 feet; thence N 28 degrees 57’ 56” E on the NW line of said lot, 43.50 feet; thence S 69 degrees 58’ 58” E, 160.0 feet; thence S 04 degrees 03’ 45” west 37.01 feet; thence S 64 degrees 34’ 22” W, 132.18 feet to the place of beginning. Which has the address of: 6620 Central St., Delton, MI 49046. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 First Community Federal Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77531764 269/382-3703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dawson Thurman, husband of and Toni Thurman, wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded on November 23, 2004 in instrument 1137663, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 81/100 Dollars ($141,356.81), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the center of Leinaar Road on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20, which lies 1212.00 feet due East of the West 1/4 post of said Section 20; thence due East 161.62 feet to the East of the center of Banfield Road; thence South 37 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East 478.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds West 450.68 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 407.40 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532131 File #165543F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Johnson and Mary Johnson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on November 29, 2006 in instrument 1173221, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Dollars ($102,520.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 176 feet for point of beginning, thence South 220 feet, thence East 1320 feet to the North-South 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 220 feet, thence West 1320 feet to the point of beginning. Except the East 610 feet The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531746 File #191965F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($110,840.97), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Collin Ferguson (top) works to turn Catholic Central’s Dan Gallagher during the second period of their 140-pound bout Wednesday in the Division 2 Regional Semifinals at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Byron Center knew its season would likely come down to a regional meeting with one of two former O-K Gold Conference foes, Hastings or Thornapple Kellogg, at Caledonia High School. The Bulldogs got Hastings, a team that topped them by 13 points in the second week of the season. Byron Center got its revenge with a replenished line-up in the Division 2 Regional Finals at Caledonia last night. The Bulldogs knocked off Forest Hills Central 58-24 in the regional semifinal, then scored a 31-25 victory over the Saxons in the regional championship match. “All year long our goal has been, ‘we’ve got to make up 13 points somehow’,” said Byron Center head coach Art Ward. “So, every exercise, every drill has been to make up one of 13 points. The kids stepped up.” The Bulldogs didn’t have Zach Baumer, Nate Zick, or Chase Wirth in that first dual. Baumer and Zick wound up with two of the biggest wins of the night for the Bulldogs against the Saxons, and Wirth survived a 3-2 loss to the Saxons’ Micah Huver at 152 pounds which clinched the Bulldogs their first regional championship since 1995. Allegan ends DK’s postseason run by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Allegan didn’t miss a beat in moving down to Division 3. The Tigers are headed back to back to Battle Creek’s Kellogg arena for the Division 3 State Quarterfinals next Friday, after winning the regional tournament they hosted last night. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team was the first victim of the Tigers, falling 4822 in the regional semifinals. That dual was the closest one of the night at Allegan. Edwardsburg defeated Comstock 66-6 in the other semifinal, then the Tigers scored a 6412 win over Edwardsburg in the regional championship match. Starting at 135 pounds, the Panthers didn’t get a win against the Tigers until the 215pound match, where Steven Romero pinned Steve Blank in 3 minutes 48 seconds. The Panthers avoided Allegan’s John Rizgallah, forfeiting at 189 pounds and bumping Romero up to 215. When Romero took the mat, the Panthers were already down 35-0. The only other winner on the mat for Delton was Mark Loveland at 119 pounds. He scored a 16-7 major decision against Robbie Wilson at 119. The Tigers forfeited the final two weight classes to the Panthers’ Matt Loveland at 130 pounds and Jeff Bissett at 135. Allegan got a 12-2 major decision from Garret Smith against Jeff Town to start the evening at 140 pounds. At 145, the Tigers’ Matt Smith pinned David Dempsey in 3:11. Andrew Kelly followed that up with a 6-2 decision over Raymond Lindsey at 160. In the 152-pound match, Colin Smythe pinned Richard Lindsey in 4:33. In the 171-pound match, Delton’s Jon Christman scored a 21-7 major decision over Trevor Curtice. At 189, Allegan’s Brian Sousley pinned Janson Fluty in 2:28. Allegan also got a pin from Logan Noble at 103 pounds, and an 11-7 decision from Taylor Simaz at 119 pounds over Dylan Leinaar. Delton still has seven wrestlers alive in the Division 3 Individual Tournament. They’ll be wrestling this Saturday at Pennfield High School in the regional round. The top four Saturday earn a spot in the Division 3 State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills March 13-15. Matt Loveland, at 125 pounds, was the Panthers’ lone regional champion at Coloma last Saturday. He improved to 38-1 on the season with his victories. His brother Mark Loveland, suffered his first set-back, and is now 42-1 after placing second at 112 pounds. Other regional qualifiers for Delton Kellogg include Bissett at 130 pounds, Town at 135, Dempsey at 140, Ray Lindsey at 145, and Romero at 189. Delton Kellogg’s Mark Loveland scores near-fall points during his 16-7 major decision against Allegan’s Robbie Wilson Wednesday night in the Division 3 Regional Semifinals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “They’ve been looking better,” Hastings’ head coach Mike Goggins said of the Bulldogs. “We beat them by 13 earlier in the year, and they had a couple of kids out of the line-up. They were shifted up, and I knew they’d be better shifted back down.” The Bulldogs won each of the first three matches on the night, with Nick Rose topping Beau Reaser at 171 pounds, Brian Plummer pinning Kyle Griffith at 189, and Alex Boyce scoring a 5-3 decision at 215 against Colton Marlette. Lake Mansfield cut the Bulldog lead in half with his pin of Sean Marcus in the first period of the 285-pound bout, but Baumer got those points right back for Byron Center by sticking Max Wilcox 1:50 into their 103pound match. Byron Center then pushed its lead to 24-6 as Zac Converse and Jake Fuller scored decisions at 112 and 119 pounds. The Saxons big guns followed at 125, 130, and 135, but each came up just short of their goals for the day. Matt Watson at 125 and Gage Pederson at 135 were both looking for pins, but the Bulldogs’ Levi Middlemiss and Jordan Mucha stayed off their shoulders long enough to give up only five-point technical falls. Endsley came up one point short of a major decision, winning 11-4 over Mike Gnass at 130 pounds. “It’s important to win, but it’s even more important when you get beat not to get pinned and keep from giving up those bonus points,” said Ward. “We knew coming in we could score more wins, but the question was could we score more points?” Byron Center thought it could score more wins after having 11 wrestlers qualify for this weekend’s individual regional tournament. Hastings had nine make it out of the district tournament they hosted last Saturday. After the important win by Zick at 140 pounds, the Bulldogs added four points with a 9-0 major decision at 145 by Zac Slotman. With that major, the Saxons needed two pins just to tie the match and send it to criteria. Wirth’s 3-2 loss to Huver sealed it, and Trent Brisboe had to fight off his disappointment as he scored a 7-6 win over the Bulldogs’ Mark Riemersma to close out the night at 160 pounds. “They outwrestled us today. I thought we would have been better. I knew it would be a decent match,” said Goggins. The Saxons started the night with a 51-28 win over O-K Gold foe Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings and Byron Center’s regional qualifiers will be in action at Kenowa Hills this Saturday. The Byron Center team advances to next Friday night’s Division 2 State Quarterfinals in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. Allendale downs Vikings in Division 3 Regional Semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor At every weight class from 160 pounds on up around the turn to 103 pounds, Allendale had a wrestler in the championship finals at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Those six wrestlers got their team off to a great start in last night’s Division 3 Team Regional Tournament at Comstock Park High School. The Falcons knocked Lakewood out of the team tournament for the second year in a row, with a 46-7 victory in the semifinal round. The only winners for the Vikings on the night were Mason Blackmer, who scored a 71 win in the 145-pound match, and Lucas Porter, who won 11-3 at 152 pounds in the final bout of the evening. “Allendale wrestled great. Dan had those kids very disciplined. I didn’t see that as much Saturday as I did tonight,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “Very disciplined as far as their technique. They don’t panic a lot. They attacked us, kind of like what happened last year.” The Allendale heavyweights are rarely in any position to panic. Jared Groeneveld, a district runner-up, topped Adam Senters 14-5 at 160 pounds. At 171, district champ Paul Heilman defeated Dalton Ketchum 9-1. “Senters did a great job keeping it close with that kid. At 171, we were all right when we got beat there, but then we hit that juggle.” The Falcons sent district champion Ryan LaJoie out to top Kurtis Powell 3-2 at 189 pounds, then flip-flopped their 215 and 285pound wrestlers from the individual district meet. Ryan LaJoie, the district champion at 285, came out at 215 and scored a pin against the Viking’s Trent Ohren in the first period. At 285, the Falcons got a 7-2 win from their undefeated 215-pounder Jeff Beebe against Ryan Steverson. Allendale had a 20-0 lead at that point, then added three more points when district runnerup Bryan Reatini topped Dylan Shoup 7-3 at 103 pounds. Veitch thought maybe his team could start turning things around at that point, but Willie Gross took lost a lead in the third period and wound up losing a decision to Jon Long at 112. The Vikings’ Darrin Eaton was then topped 8-3 by William Jensen at 119. “They just mentally fell apart,” said Veitch. The Falcons then sealed their trip to the regional finals with wins from Isaac Jensen, Jake Oswald, David Cheatham and Bryce Brown at each weight class from 125 on up to 140. The Vikings end the season with a dual meet record of 28-8. Allendale will head to the state quarterfinals in Battle Creek next Friday night, after topping Comstock Park for the regional title. The host Panthers topped Hamilton 30-22 in their regional semifinal round match. Lions still chasing 2nd KVA win Delton Kellogg’s Jeff Town works out from underneath the Tigers’ Garret Smith during their 135-pound match to start Wednesday night’s Division 3 Regional Semifinal contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions couldn’t stop a fast start by Constantine Friday night, and suffered a 6848 loss on the road. “They were pressing us, but we had opportunities. We missed half a dozen, what I would call lay-ups or two-footers, just under the basket. They’d roll in and then roll out,” said Lion head coach Keith Jones. Once the Lions started getting the ball to fall, it was too late. Constantine jumped out to a 22-2 lead. The rest of the night, Maple Valley outscored Constantine 46-40. “When we moved the ball, we were making things happen. We got it inside,” said Jones. “When we were patient and actually ran our offense, the kids did a pretty good job.” Jesse Bromley led the Lions with 17 points. Kyle Fisher had 13 points and ten rebounds. Dustin Houghton added eight points, ten rebounds, and four assists. Kendell Hackney led Constantine with 17 points, and Spencer Kaylor added nine. Maple Valley is now 3-14 overall this season, and 1-14 in the KVA. Hackett Catholic Central topped the Lions 62-51 Friday night. The Fighting Irish got off to a solid start too, outscoring Maple Valley 17-8 in the opening quarter. Hackett had a huge night at the free throw line in holding its lead, going 23-of-30. Jack Rider knocked down seven of those, and led the Irish with 16 points. Hackett also got 13 points from Mac Simotes and eight each from Michael Buday and Zachary Thayer. Maple Valley was led by Houghton’s 16point night. Jeff Burd added 14 points and eight rebounds. Fisher had six points, and Bromley and Matt Hall added five each. The Lions host Olivet Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 19 Vikings send nine to regionals, Lions send a pair by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood heavyweight Ryan Steverson lost for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, in the 275-pound championship match at the Division 3 Individual District Tournament hosted by Allendale. The host Falcons’ Dan LaJoie scored a 4-3 win over the Viking heavyweight, but both Individual Regional Tournament at Hamilton High School. Steverson’s now 29-1 on the year, and LaJoie 43-2. The Vikings and Falcons were set to meet again in last night’s Division 3 Team Regional Tournament at Comstock Park High School. The Lakewood boys were just 1-5 against the Falcons on the day, with the other Viking to reach the championship round also falling Maple Valley’s Zack Baird fights to turn over Lakewood’s Dylan Shoup during the third period of their 103-pound consolation semifinal match Saturday at the Division 3 Individual District Tournament hosted by Allendale. Shoup scored a 5-0 win to earn a spot in this weekend’s individual regional at Hamilton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood heavyweight Ryan Steverson (top) scores a take down in the final seconds against Godwin Heights’ Frank Castillo for a 3-1 win in the championship semifinals at Allendale Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) still advance to Saturday’s Division 3 to an Allendale wrestler in the finals. Allendale’s Ryan LaJoie topped Kurtis Powell 5-3 in the 189-pound final. Powell and Steverson were both 2-1 on the day, and they’ll be joined by seven other Vikings at the regional meet. Maple Valley has two regional qualifiers. Allendale sends ten through to the regionals, including five district champions. The top four in each weight class Saturday earned a spot in the regionals, and the top four at regionals will earn places in the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills March 13-15. Maple Valley’s Don Jensen fell to Dan LaJoie in his second match of the day, but bounced back to finish fourth at 275 pounds. Jensen’s teammate Jesse Miller was third at 171. This will be the first regional appearance for both. “It’s pretty big,” said the senior Jensen. “It’s a good accomplishment. I took a year off last year, and coach wasn’t too happy.” “I just figured I’d lift weights for football. That didn’t turn out too well.” The Lion varsity football team went 4-5, but Jensen was a better football player and has become a better wrestler. Lakewood girls win first title since ‘82 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “These girls are on cloud nine. One of them asked me if there was a cloud ten,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. There was a big win and big loss Friday night, and those combined to give the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team its first conference championship since 1982. The Vikings took care of their end of things, with a 45-36 win at Williamston that guaranteed them a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship. Lakewood also got some help from Lansing Catholic, which scored a 48-45 win over Portland to make it an outright championship. “These girls are really excited,” said Thompson. The Vikings weren’t excited early in the night at Williamston. They fell behind the host Hornets 10-0 at the start. “It’s like we didn’t get off the bus, and then we started to find some energy. We chipped away at their lead, and ended up being down 11-5 at the end of the first quarter,” said Thompson. Lakewood pulled to within two at 20-18 by the half, then shut the Hornets down in the second half. The Vikings outscored the Hornets 27-16 in the second half. Anna Lynch led Lakewood on the night with 16 points, with six of those coming in the fourth quarter as the Vikings took control of the ball game. Laurel Mattson added 13 points. Alexis Brodbeck had nine points and five assists. Chelsey Dow had a team-high eight rebounds. Holly Bengel led the Hornets with 12 points Lakewood is now 15-4 overall this season, and 8-1 in the CAAC-White. The Vikings close out the conference season Friday night at home against Portland. The Vikings closed out the non-conference season with a 48-27 win over Ionia Tuesday night. Anna Lynch had a huge night for the Vikings, scoring 23 points and pulling down 15 rebounds. She hit five threes on the night. “When she sets her mind to it and plays with the intensity she’s capable of she’s a pretty unstoppable force for us,” said Thompson. “Especially when she’s shooting as well as she did. Then they close out on her and she gets past them going to the rim.” Brodbeck also had a nice night for the Vikings, with nine points and seven assists. Mattson finished with six points, and Dow had a team high three steals. Lakewood shot the ball very well on the offensive end, hitting 50-percent of their twopoint field goal attempts and 32-percent from TK has shooting troubles at Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team fell to 0-3 in its string against the top four teams in the O-K Gold Conference when they were downed at Wayland Friday night. The Trojans did a good job taking care of the basketball Friday, but suffered a 77-59 loss to the Wildcats. TK only turned the ball over ten times all night against the Wildcats’ constant pressure. The problem for TK was shooting the basketball in the second half. Wayland only led 35-32 at the break. “We played pretty solid,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “It really came down to shooting, and we didn’t shoot the ball real well in the second half.” The Trojans hit just 17-of-30 shots from inside 15 feet, and were just 3-of-18 from three-point range. “In the first half we had a good inside/outside game,” said Laker. “When we got the ball inside we finished, and we were really able to control the tempo against their press.” The story was different for Wayland in the second half. Greg Solomon hit a couple quick threes to extend the Wildcat lead early in the second half. He finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Alex Lyle led Wayland with 29. The Wildcats were knocking down shots, and attacking the basket. Wayland went 14of-18 from the free throw line in the second half alone. After falling behind 58-44 in the third quarter, the Trojans were able to put together a run in the fourth that cut the Wildcat lead to seven. Coley McKeough knocked down a couple three-pointers, but the Trojans started to get in a hurry as they inched closer. A missed three by the Trojans turned into a Wayland break the other way, and Lyle converted on a three-point play to put his team back up ten and TK never got the lead back down into single digits. Kody Buursma led the Trojans on the night with 15 points and eight rebounds. Parrish Hall finished with 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Carter Whitney added 14 points. The Trojans host Hastings tonight, then visit Hamilton in a non-conference contest next Tuesday. TK is currently 7-10 overall and now 3-9 in the O-K Gold Conference. three. On the other end, Thompson was happy with his team’s play as well. “The girls stuck to the game plan, that if this team was going to beat us it was going to be from the outside, not the inside,” said Thompson. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 70-26; All Star Childcare 58-38; King Pins 55-41; Yankee Zypher 5145; Boyce Milk Hauler 50-46; Hastings City Bank 48 1/2-47 1/2; Hurlee Machine Shop 45 1/2-50 1/2. Men’s High Games - J. Wanland 266; J. Markley 234; R. Guild 243; K. Armstrong 234; C. Steeby 222; R. O’Keefe 200; D. Cherry 204; G. Hause 198. Men’s High Series - J. Wanland 708; J. Markley 667; R. Guild 640; K. Armstrong 621; C. Steeby 602; R. O’Keefe 571; P. Scobey 549; G. Hause 533. Women’s High Games - M. Westbrook 194; B. Wilkins 188; A. Hall 172; S. Beebe 172; D. Clements 172; B. Smith 170; L. Whiteman 165; V. Scobey 160. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 521; B. Wilkins 501; A. Hall 480; S. Beebe 478; J. Clements 476; B. Smith 413; L. Whiteman 455; V. Scobey 394. TK and Hastings both send 9 to regional Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 71-33; CBS 67-37; Trouble 64.5-39.5; Colemans 59.5-44.5; Lynn Denton Agency 59.5-44.5; Lu’S Team 54.549.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 51-49; Super Crips 41.562.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 36.5-63.5; Ghost Team 11-89. Good Games Last Week - S. VandenBurg 220; K. Farlee 205; M. Heath 204; A. Webb 201; P. Ramey 198. Seniors Matt Watson and Kyle Dalton could get a chance to snap their tie Saturday at the Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Kenowa Hills High School. Dalton, a state runner-up at 125-pounds last year, and Watson a third-place state medallist at 119, saw their season series against each other evened up at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual District Tournament hosted by the Saxons. The two met in the 125-pound championship match, with Dalton coming away with a 2-1 victory. That was the same score last week Wednesday, when Watson topped Dalton in overtime at the team district championship match between the Saxons and Trojans. They both cruised to the championship round Saturday. Watson had a first-round bye, Saxons in the finals. Craven pinned the Saxons’ Max Wilcox in 1:08. Westra pinned Colton Marlette in 4:34. TK’s Ryan VanSiclen was fourth at 189 pounds. Hastings had three champions, and five runners-up. Luke Mansfield won the 215pound weight class, Gage Pederson took the title at 215, and Austin Endsley won the 130pound weight class. The other two Saxon runner-ups were Trent Brisboe at 145 pounds and Loren Smith at 112. The Saxons’ Collin Ferguson was third at 140. Thornapple Kellogg’s other regional qualifiers are Thomas Tabor who was second at 152 pounds, Nick Tape third at 171, Cody Clinton third at 215, Trevor Dalton third at 199, and Donovan Scott second at 140. Friday Night Mixed Oldies But Goodies 26; Lucky #13 24; An’D Signs 21; Team #14 21; Here 4 the Party 19; Spencer Towing 18; We’re a Mess 18; Ten Pins 15; All But One 15; Dum Schitz 13; 9-n-a-Wiggle 13; Spare Time 13; Greasy Balls 8. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 202-566; J. Madden 209-534; D. James 209-526; M. Sears 176-465; C. Thomson 140-388; F. Bell 224; T. Pennington 204; P. Ramey 217; T. Healey 176; T. Bush 169; C. Etts 148. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. West 211-581; M. Eaton 204-576; L. Porter 202574; A. Rhodes 198-541; R. Chaffee 215-532; D. Sears 183-516; F. Thompson 188-508; B. Bell 197-502; B. Madden 231; M. Kidder 199; T. Healey 179; M. Albert 165; K. Matthews 139. Saxons 7th at high-scoring district meet Sunday Night Mixed Straight Liners 61; Sandbaggers 56; Pin Chasers 55; Bounty Hunters 54; Striking Distance 53 1/2; Skabbs 53 1/2; Mary’s Hair and Nails 52 1/2; Late Arrivals 51; Sunday Snoozers 49; Wright Zone 47 1/2; Late Comers 44; Funky Bowlers 43 1/2; R&N 35 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. James 201-564; N. Shafer 195-533; Z. House 184-518; J. Rice 183-511; H. Jordan 185-487; C. Demott 153-396; G. Brooks 131-297; M. Heath 225; M. Simpson 184; A. Norton 164; The Saxons couldn’t keep up with the teams that led the way in the highest scoring Division 2 competitive cheer district in the state. Mt. Pleasant, Mason, Haslett, and St. Johns advance to this weekend’s Division 2 Regional Meet, after their top four finishes Saturday at Haslett in the district meet. Mt. Pleasant scored a 781.9944, Mason then scored a pin in 1:19 against Wyoming Park’s Miles Thomas. In the championship semifinals he scored a 13-3 major decision over Park’s Brandon Roth. Dalton pinned East Grand Rapids’ Zach O’Donovan 41 seconds into their opening round match, then pinned Hastings’ Mitchell Brisboe in 1:09, and scored a 15-0 technical fall over Wayland’s Derek Fifelski. Dalton and Watson will each be joined by eight teammates at Kenowa Hills. The top four wrestlers in each weight class Saturday earned spots in the individual regional, and the top four there will advance to the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills March 13-15. Dalton was one of two district champions from Thornapple Kellogg. Mike Craven won the 103-pound weight class, and Chris Westra took top honors at 189 pounds. Both topped 776.3968, Haslett 760.4650, and St. Johns 759.6040. The highest round two score of the day, a 241.6944, allowed the Mt. Pleasant Oilers to go into the final round with a lead and they held off Mason and Haslett with a score of 311.4000. The Oilers even had a four-point deduction come off their score after round three. DeWitt was fifth with a score of 737.5018, followed by Fowlerville 704.2744, Gaylord 691.2128, Hastings 665.8544, Charlotte 651.3728, Lansing Waverly 605.6904, Owosso 590.8516, Eaton Rapids 576.9980, and East Lansing 551.1200. The Saxon girls scored a 198.5 in round one, 197.5544 in round two, and a 277.8 in round three. “They needed a heavyweight, so I figured I’d fill the void,” said Jensen. “I’m glad now. At first, I wasn’t sure if I’d do too good.” Godwin Height’s Frank Castillo wound up topping Jensen 3-1 in the match for third place. Miller won his last three matches of the day to finish third at 171 pounds, topping a pair of Unity Christian wrestlers in his last two matches. He downed Ryan Koop 7-3 in the consolation semifinals, then beat Chad Scholma 13-11 in the match for third. Lakewood had three third place finishers, and four who finished fourth. Darrin Eaton at 119 pounds, Joel Smith at 125, and Mason Blackmer at 145 were third. Eaton topped teammate Jeff Baillargeon in the match for fourth place. The Vikings’ Tucker Seese and Smith had to meet a round earlier at 125 pounds, and Smith ended Seese’s season with a 3-1 win in the consolation semifinals. Other fourth place finishers for the Vikings were Jarod Kent at 135, Dylan Shoup at 103, and Willie Gross at 112. L. Saxton 148. Men’s Good Games and Series - DJ James 255-652; C. Alexander 215-601; R. Snyder 235-591; E. Bartlett 197-579; J. Ackels 213562; J. Haner 196-542; S. Wilkins 169-478; N. Rich 166-397; M. Eaton 216; S. Farlee 201; E. Rice 165. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 59.5-40.5; King Pins 58.541.5; Lucky Strike 56.5-43.5; Usedtobe #1 54.5-45.5; Sun Risers 51.5-48.5; Butterfingers 51-49; Early Risers 48.5-51.5; Just Friends 48.5-51.5; Be Happy 46-54; M&M’s 42.557.5; Three Gals and A Guy 42.58; Kuempel 41-59. Women’s Good Games and Series - P. Kreple 130; K. Moore 128; J. Talsma 136377; C. Stuart 161-462; S. Pennington 186504; G. Otis 181; A. Tasker 143; S. Merrill 204; B. Maker 153-417; S. Patch 198-515. Men’s Good Games and Series - W. Talsma 199-508; L. Markley 183; G. Waggoner 213-540; H. Gibson 170-448; C. Purdum Jr. 205-602; C. Purdum Sr. 210-598; D. Hart 178; L. Brandt 197; W. Mallekotte 187-494. Wednesday P.M. Shamrock Tavern 62-38; Eye and ENT 5743; Hair Care 49-51; NBT 48-52; The River 42-58; Seeber’s 42-58. Good Games and Series - N. Potter 158; B. Hathaway 168-474; R. Murrah 169; S. Drake 180-473; A. Tasker 143; D. Huver 161458; K. Moore 138-396; R. Pitts 158-390; E. Moore 154; B. Smith 177-505; S. Beebe 185. Mixerettes Kent Oil 60.5-39.5; Sassy Babes 59.5-40.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 57.5-42.5; Nashville Chiropractic 51-49; NBT 48-52; James Process Service 47.5-52.5; Dean’s Dolls 4654. Good Games and Series - S. Dunham 200460; V. Carr 173-481; S. Nash 157-450; D. Kelley 166-455; M. Rodgers 159; D. James 176; N. Goggins 180; S. Merrill 190-559. Thursday Angels Northside Pizza 56-32; H.C.B. 53-35; Hastings Bowl 53-35; Miller Farm Repair 51.5-32.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 51.5-36.5; Newton Const. 50.5-37.5; Moore Apts. 49-39; Allure 48-40; Varney’s Const. 43-45; Maude’s Team 34-50; Viking 26.5-61.5. High Games and Series - Ca. Chellenbarger 160; L. Jackson 168; Co. Shellenbarger 188; T. Phenix 183; K. Ward 135; D. McCollum 200-531; T. Cross 206579; C. Nichols 185; G. Otis 189; P.J. Arends 164; D. Curtis 163; C. Hurless 166; R. Cheeseman 145; C. Cooper 189; S. Suntken 159; B. Franks 193-537; J. Madden 175; D. Bartimus 199; A. Bartimus 192; M. Moore 182; L. Apsey 199-534; S. Davis 142; M. Gdula 206; M. Miller 174; T. Wattles 138. �Page 20 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Vikes advance to regional, SMCCC champ DK just short by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “It’s nice not really being the underdogs anymore,” said Delton Kellogg junior Chana Gehrman Saturday afternoon at Otsego High School. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ competitive cheer team didn’t advance beyond Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament, round. They just edged Schoolcraft, which scored a 208.7. The Delton girls then scored a 180.3232 in round two and a 262.9 in round three. They had the highest score in each of the three rounds. Pennfield finished fourth with a score of 573.9310, followed by White Pigeon 546.7990, Maple Valley 535.9000, and Bronson 524.6430. Maple Valley scored a 159.9 in round one, 143.5 in round two, and 232.5 in round three. Delton’s Dye, Gehrman, Cara Phelps, and Rachael Harris were named first-team allSMCCC, and Katie Robinson and Sara Osborne were named to the all-conference second-team. For Maple Valley, Danielle Rosenburger and Shelby Christopher were named firstteam All-SMCCC and Lindsey Hoffman was named to the second team. The Delton Kellogg girls let everyone know who they think is number one at the end of their round two performance during Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Otsego High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Cara Phelps tumbles through the air, as her teammates work on a stunt behind her during round three Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) but earned lots of respect with its performance this season which included winning the first ever Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference Championship (Feb. 14). “It was the best meet we had in a long time,” said Delton Kellogg senior Mandy Dye about the SMCCC Championship. “We were comfortable. We dominated. We earned a lot of respect through that league. “My freshman year was the last year we did KVA (sideline) and we won KVA. Ever since then in competitive we’ve been waiting for the comeback year.” Dye earned first-team all-district honors, and her teammate Gehrman was honorable mention all-district. Delton Kellogg was seventh at Saturday’s district meet, with a score of 629.0200. Lakewood earned one of the four regional berths, with its second place finish. The Vikings scored a total of 723.7064 points. Holland Christian took the day’s championship, with a score of 736.3292. Otsego was third with a score of 722.0510 and Lansing Catholic fourth at 685.8974. “Today was okay,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds. “It wasn’t our best day, but it wasn’t our worst. There could have been a little more excitement. They weren’t very excited today. “I think after they won the conference championship, they felt like the season was over even though it wasn’t.” Delton scored a 192.7 in round one, a 174.9200 in round two, and a 261.4000 in round three. Holland Christian had the highest score in each of the first two rounds, with a 166.9 and 211.6292. Otsego had the number one round three score, at 303.4. “They’re just clean,” Viking head coach Kim Martin said of Holland Christian’s Maroons. “They did three clean rounds. I think where they did get us at is they’re better jumpers than we are. But our round three is tough. We’re rough when we do the round three we’re capable of.” Lakewood’s girls scored a 213.7 in round one, 209.4064 in round two, and 300.6 in round three. “Our round two was pretty clean. Our stunts, our handsprings and waffles looked good,” said Martin. “There were no major errors. We just need that confidence. We had a great round three going until that last 15 seconds.” The Maroons scored a 302.8 in round three. “Getting to regionals. Getting one step closer to the state finals. That’s where we want to be,” said Martin. “Next weekend we’re going to have to perform three clean rounds.” Behind the top four teams, Three Rivers scored a 678.0724, Paw Paw 646.1676, Delton Kellogg 629.0200, Coloma 615.9520, Comstock 612.8160, Allegan 593.9856, Maple Valley 581.4560, Berrien Springs 568.7360, Hamilton 565.8270, Hopkins 557.9000, and Pennfield 549.6358. Maple Valley scored a 186.5 in round one, 159.6560 in round two, and 235.3 in round three. “All of our scores were higher than they’ve ever been,” said Lion head coach April Wagner. “The girls came out. They knew what they had to do, and got their jobs done.” The Lions’ final total of over 581 points was more than 150 points higher than their score at the first meet of the season. They scored a 428 at the Barry County Meet in January. “We took it back to basics,” said Wagner. “The precision, the jumping, we focused on being more together as a team and working on the basic skills.” The Lions and Delton Panthers were together at Maple Valley High School Feb. 14 at the SMCCC Championship. Delton won the title with a score of 650.5232, breaking a three-way tie with Schoolcraft and Climax-Scotts heading into the final. Schoolcraft was second with a 635.4000 and Climax-Scotts 617.9000. “I think they were excited,” Reynolds said of her girls. “They wanted to win. They walked in ready to win. They were really pumped to do that first round. They knew they had the best round one our of all the schools, and they went our and proved it.” The Panthers scored a 209.3 in the first Melanie Brodbeck and the Vikings perform a jump during their round two performance at Otsego Saturday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking boys fall to .500 in Comets can’t pull away from DK until late on Friday night league, with loss to Hornets by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team is still trying to figure out a way to put together four strong quarters. The Vikings got three again Friday night, the first, the second, and the fourth in a 56-46 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division loss at Williamston. The Hornets led 24-22 at the half, then went on a 15-6 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. “I’ve tried everything I can think of,” said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. “I’ve tried the motivational speeches. I’ve tried being real calm about it. We turned the ball over so many times tonight, it was unbelievable how many were just unforced. We still battled back.” It only took a couple minutes in the third quarter for the Hornets to push their lead from two to ten. Lakewood turned the ball over 28 times on the night, and many of those were in the third quarter. Many of those turned into easy transition baskets the other way for the hosts. Farrell also thought his team could have had a lead at the half if they’d done a better job of taking care of the basketball. “(The Hornets) pretty much were in a real spread zone and they trapped the ball everywhere, on the sideline, in the corner,” said Farrell. “We were down two at the half, and I thought we could have been ahead by six or eight points.” Sophomore Dylan Schultz had 23 points for the Lions, and Dylan Monatte added ten. Lakewood was led by Logan Lake who had 14 points and nine rebounds. Gabe Shellenbarger added 12 points and three steals. The Vikings are now 5-12 this season, and 4-4 in the CAAC-White. Lakewood’s 12th loss of the season cam Tuesday night, at Ionia. The host Bulldogs topped the Vikings 59-40. Ionia knocked down three three-pointers in the first quarter, and pulled out to a 15-10 lead after one period, then extended that lead to 26-16 by the half. “Our intensity in the first half was really lacking tonight,” said Farrell. “We played better in the third and the first part of the fourth.” The Bulldogs went 7-of-12 from the foul line in the fourth quarter to hold off the Vikings. Shellenbarger led Lakewood with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals. Lake added ten points and six rebounds. The Bulldogs got 11 points each from Ryan Moutague and Alec Lynn. Moutague had eight of his 11 in the Bulldogs’ 20-point MARCH SPECIAL 10% OFF ANY SERVICE WORK!!! $30 and Over (Parts & Labor)* MUST PRESENT COUPON. EXPIRES 3/31/09. * Excludes oil changes. SERVICE CENTER BILL SEIF SERVICE CENTER 1435 S. Hanover • Hastings 269-945-2425 1-800-235-2425 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. fourth quarter. “As a team, we have to get back to doing the fundamental things,” said Farrell. The Vikings will host Portland this Friday night, then close out the CAAC-White season at home against Perry Tuesday. Next Friday, the Vikings finish the regular season at Fowlerville. TK cheer 7th at Division 2 regional meet The four teams that broke the 700-point mark at Saturday’s Division 2 Competitive Cheer District hosted by Mattawan are headed to this weekend’s regional meet. The O-K Gold Conference Champion Thornapple Kellogg Trojans didn’t put up one of those 700 plus point totals. Mattawan took the district championship with a score of 729.1810. Portage Northern was second with a 707.1210, St. Joseph third at 706.2960, and Stevensville Lakeshore fourth with a 704.2000. The Trojan girls finished seventh. Gull Lake was fifth with a 695.7260 and Byron Center sixth with a 694.3760. Thornapple Kellogg scored a 673.9480. Every team that finished ahead of the Trojans scored more than 200 points in round one, putting TK in a hole early. TK scored a 196.8 in round one, 189.8480 in round two, and a 287.3 in round three. Stevensville Lakeshore had the top round one score at 219.7. In round two, Mattawan had the top score of 212.1810. In round three, Mattawan was the only team to break 300 points with total of 302.5. Behind the Trojans, Plainwell finished with a score of 669.5870, Caledonia 656.2190, Wayland 628.4540, Vicksburg 608.5590, Battle Creek Lakeview 607.2860, Sturgis 570.7300, and Zeeland East 521.5160. The story is that the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team is now 4-13 overall this season, and 4-11 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. For a night though, the Panthers were within a couple buckets of the top team in the KVA and the top team in the state in Class C. Kalamazoo Christian scored a 71-52 win at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. “It wasn’t as bad as you think. It was a nine point game with five minutes left to go and they scored six points in a row before we scored again,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “They went on an 11-2 run the last four minutes.” “It was a heck of a ball game up to that point.” The Comets led 36-29 at the half, and pushed that lead to 11 points at 53-42 heading into the fourth quarter. “I was real excited by their willingness to just play, to just go compete,” said Mohn. “We did not shy away, which has been an issue for us. We attacked. A lot of our shots were inside going against their big fellas. I thought defensively we did a pretty decent job. Those cats can shoot.” “I was real pleased with the kids effort. It was nice to see. Had we played like that all year long, we’ve got a different story.” Robbie Wandell had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Panthers. Gavin Brinley added 12 points and four rebounds. Cody Anderson had 11 points and seven rebounds. As a team, the Panthers only had five assists though and turned the ball over 15 times which Mohn said is good but still too many against the top team in the state. Kalamazoo Christian got 15 points each from Ryan Herder, Nate Young, and Jeff Kloosterman. Delton didn’t carry any momentum forward from that contest though. Bellevue topped the Panthers 58-56 in non-conference action Tuesday night. Wandell finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Anderson added 11 points and 13 boards. “We got down 14-7 out of the shot, and then just kept digging the rest of the ways. We kept trading baskets,” said Mohn. The Delton Kellogg defense as never able to get the stop or two it needed to dig all the way back out of the early hole. The Panthers return to action Friday night, at home against Pennfield. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Dane Schils — Hastings Varsity Basketball Hastings senior guard Dane Schils was one of the top scorers for the Saxon varsity boy’s basketball ball team in each of its last two ball games, and is adding options for the Saxons on offense with his perimeter shooting. Tuesday night against Covenant Christian, Schils finished with 11 points, five assists, and five rebounds to help Hastings to a 71-69 overtime win. Last Thursday night, Schils had a team-high 14 points in the Saxons’ 43-40 loss to Catholic Central. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — Page 21 Hastings girls win by 21 points at Delton Kellogg Hastings’ Taylor Carpenter (left) pulls up on the break to fire a jumper over Delton Kellogg’s Andrea Polley during the third quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With only three seniors between them, Delton Kellogg and Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball teams are very young. Both teams have struggled this season. The Saxons are now 3-16 overall on the year and the Delton girls 6-13, after Hastings scored a 53-32 win at Delton Kellogg High School in non-conference action Tuesday night. Hastings raced out to a 9-0 lead, and Delton was never any closer than it was when it made its first basket to cut the Saxon lead to 9-2. “If you can get going in the right direction with youth, you can stay there,” said Hastings head coach Dan Carpenter. “If you don’t get going early on in the night, it’s tough.” Delton got to experience the tough. Hastings pushed its lead to 16-2, before Paige Green hit a three-pointer midway through the second quarter for the Panthers’ second bucket. The Saxons pushed their lead to 29-12 by the half. “I was not really happy with the effort in the first half,” Carpenter said. “We challenged them at the half to hit the boards, and had to call a time-out in the third quarter to get on them a little bit. Kayla Vogel stepped up to the challenge for the Saxons. She had seven of her teamhigh ten rebounds in the second half. She finished with 23 points and ten boards. Gabrielle Shipley added 14 points and two rebounds for Hastings, and Veronica Hayden had nine points and five rebounds. Delton Kellogg got 12 points from Green, and nine from Kali Tobias. “We’re just not a very confident shooting team,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams, after watching his team pass up a number of open opportunities from the outside. “Paige, that’s her best shooting night in two months.” Paige knocked down three threes in the game, one to start the second half which sparked the Panthers’ only real run of the second half. Delton scored the first eight points of the second half to pull within nine at 29-20, but Vogel put an end to that with a three of her own and the Saxons led by double digits for the rest of the night. “Their record isn’t an indication of who they are, because of the league they’re in” Delton Kellogg’s Kali Tobias (right) bounces a pass around the Saxons’ Kayla Vogel during the first quarter Tuesday night at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Williams said of the Saxons. “They don’t play anybody like the teams we beat.” “Their physicality took us out of what we do.” The Saxons are still looking for their first O-K Gold Conference win. They are now 0-13 in the league, and their last chance comes at home against South Christian Friday night. “It sure is nice to come out and get a win for them,” Carpenter said Tuesday. “Playing in the conference, with the teams we do, they learn to be physical and especially in the second half we got a little more physical with (Delton) and that made the difference.” Thornapple Kellogg scored its fourth victory of the season, and second over Hastings last Thursday night. The Trojans battled back from a six-point deficit to open the fourth quarter. Hastings led 32-26 heading into the final eight minutes. Kate Scheidel led the late charge, scoring ten of her team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter. That included a 4-for-4 performance at the foul line in the fourth. The Trojans also got 12 points from Cassie Holwerda and six from Kristin Tedrow. Vogel pushed the Saxons to their lead, with a team high 17 points. She scored six of those in the second quarter, then added eight more points in the third. The Trojans kept her off the scoreboard in the fourth quarter though. Hastings led 11-10 after one quarter, then pushed that lead to 22-16 at the half. Delton was downed 47-22 at Kalamazoo Christian last Friday night. The Panthers are now 5-12 in the KVA. “We played a sound defensive game in the first half, the not so sound in the second half,” said coach Williams. “Either way, we were not scoring enough to beat them.” Delton got ten points from Tobias, and four each from Hannah Williams and Adrianna Culbert. Culbert had a team-high ten rebounds and three assists, and Tobias The Saxons’ Gabrielle Shipley drives around Delton Kellogg’s Adrianna Culbert in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) added seven rebounds. Both Hastings and Delton Kellogg will be a part of the Class B District Tournament in Hastings next week. Hastings takes on Gull Lake in the only opening round game, Monday at 7 p.m. The Panthers face Charlotte in the district semifinals Wednesday at 7 p.m. The winner of the Hastings/Gull Lake match-up will face Lakewood in the district semifinals Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Saxons fall two games back of Gold leaders Saxon guard Adam Swartz is hit by Catholic Central’s Duke Mondy as he puts a shot up in the final minute of Friday night’s 43-40 win by the Cougars in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26: 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4: MS pictures for Girls Basketball Boys Fresh. Basketball T-K High School Boys JV Basketball T-K High School Boys Varsity Swimming Conf.-Dive Prelims. Boys Varsity Basketball T-K High School A A H A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27: TBA 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Varsity Fresh. JV Varsity Varsity Swimming Basketball Basketball Basketball Ice Hockey Conf-Swim Prelims/FH S. Christian HS S. Christian HS S. Christian HS G.R. Ottawa/Union Southside Arena A H H H Conf. Finals/FH Hastings Ind. Invite Ind. Reg.@Kenowa Hills West Ottawa @ Edge A H A A H SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28: TBA 9:00 am 9:30 am 5:40 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Varsity Middle Varsity Varsity Swimming Wrestling Wrestling Ice Hockey 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Girls 7th “A” Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Duncan Lake Middle Distr. Lakewood vs. Hastings/Gull Lk. winner Girls 8th “A” Basketball Duncan Lake Middle Athletic Booster Meeting - rm. B125 Girls Varsity Basketball Dist. Charlotte vs. Delton H H H H THURSDAY, MARCH 5: 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys Fresh. 7th “B” Middle JV 8th “B” Varsity Basketball Basketball Wrestling Basketball Basketball Basketball S. Christian HS Lowell Middle School Cale./Athens Quad S. Christian HS Lowell Middle School S. Christian HS H A H H A H Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 7:00 pm Girls Varsity Basketball Dist. Hastings vs Gull Lk. H TUESDAY, MARCH 3: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls 8th “B” 7th “B” Middle 7th “A” 8th “A” Basketball Basketball Wrestling Basketball Basketball Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow Gull Lake Quad Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow A H A H A 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77532057 MONDAY, MARCH 2: by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons’ dreams of an O-K Gold Conference championship slipped away in the final four minutes Friday. Friday wasn’t the Saxons day because it was Mondy’s night. Catholic Central’s Duke Mondy scored 12 of his game-high 18 points in the final nine minutes and 11 seconds, as the Cougars came from behind to top the Saxons in Hastings. Dane Schils drilled a pair of threepointers in the first three minutes of the game, and Brad Hayden added an oldfashioned three-point play to put Hastings up 9-0. Hastings led by double digits in the second quarter, and had a 2516 lead at the half. Catholic Central took its first lead of the night on a steal by Monday. He sent the ball quickly ahead to teammate Michael Penny, who was fouled on his lay-up attempt with 3:45 left in the fourth quarter. Penny knocked down the second of two free throws to break a 36-36 tie. The game was tied at 39 after the Saxons’ Adam Skedgell knocked down his second free throw with 1:46 to play, but the Cougars quickly took the lead back as Sultan Muhammad got open under the basket. Over the course of the final minute the Saxons struggled to get good shots, and the Cougars held on for the league win. “It was two very good teams,” said Hastings’ head coach Don Schils. “The only thing as a coach I was a little frustrated in was we got tentative. We’ve been in enough big games, I was a little surprised by that. Part of that is Catholic Central is a very good team.” Muhammad finished with 12 points. Thomas Drew had just four points and seven rebounds because of foul trouble in the post for the Cougars. Behind Dane Schils for Hastings, Skedgell had 13 points and eight rebounds. Adam Swartz added six points, and Brad Hayden had five points, six rebounds, and three assists. One of the Saxons’ biggest problems was at the free throw line. Hastings was just 6-of-15 in the second half. The Saxons are now 8-4 in the O-K Gold Conference, and 13-5 overall. Hastings scored a 71-69 overtime win over Covenant Christian Tuesday night in non-conference action. Adam Swartz threw up a lob for Skedgell on a sideline out of bounds play in the final seconds, which Skedgell tipped in for the game winner. Skedgell finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. Hayden finished with 17 points, Swartz had 13 and ten assists, and Dane Schils added 11 points, five assists, and five rebounds. “Covenant Christian is a fast paced team. They wanted to keep the ball going up and down the court, and you can tell by the score that they were able to do that,” said coach Schils. The Saxons had to just try to hang in the game in the second and third quarters. The Chargers went on a 18-8 run in the second quarter to take a 31-23 lead into the half. Their lead hung around seven points for much of that time. “It was the first time I can probably say I can complain about our defense,” said coach Schils. “We didn’t pick up some three-point shooters in transition as we normally do.” The Saxons slowly stared working back into the game in the second half, and finally pulled even in the fourth quarter. Matt DeBoer did everything he could for the Chargers to keep them in front. He scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half or overtime to lead his team. Hastings heads to Thornapple Kellogg tonight, and then closes out the regular season next Thursday at home against South Christian. Being pushed by Covenant Christian should only help the Saxons as the postseason nears. “It gives us a chance to get our players attention, and gives us things to work on,” coach Schils said. In the game, the Saxons got the chance to work against the Chargers’ zone defense, which was one of the first zones they’ve seen all season long. Saxon junior center Dustin Glaser hauls down an offensive rebound and looks to go back up in front of the Cougars’ Thomas Drew in the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) O n e -Ye a r PARTY Celebrating the success of the… Shamrock Tavern Come help us celebrate… Friday, February 27th from 9pm - 1am with KAREOKE Saturday, February 28th from 6pm - 10pm with special live music Thanks for a wonderful year! - Stacey Keeler �Page 22 — Thursday, February 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-03-05.pdf 12fd002688451c04e31cb70f2cfac251 PDF Text Text Walk for warmth surpasses goal School board puts district in financial uncertainty Saxons come up with late plays at TK See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 19 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 10 NEWS BRIEFS Move clocks forward this weekend Daylight Saving Time will begin Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. During Daylight Saving Time, clocks are turned forward an hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Regular time will resume the first Sunday in November, which, this year falls on Nov. 1. Many fire departments encourage people to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks. Holocaust survivor to speak at library On Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Public Library, Diet Eman will share her memories of World War II and the horrors of concentration camps she has carried with her for decades. In the early 1940s, Eman was a young Dutch woman engaged to be married. She and her fiance, along with a group of other Christian Dutch youths, worked to save as many Jews as they could who were threatened by Hitler’s regime. Though Eman was captured and spent time in a concentration camp, she was eventually released. Her fiance did not survive. Her story has been recorded in print in the book The Things We Couldn’t Say and also on film with the movie, “The Reckoning.” For more information call the library at 269-945-4263. Nashville church to host book swap Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Grace Community Church at 8950 E. M79 Highway in Nashville will host the first of a series of “Book Swipes and Swaps.” Because March is reading month, the children’s ministry team at Grace will hold a series of book swaps throughout the month of March. Other scheduled swaps will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 23. Anyone with books in good condition may bring them in and trade them for someone else's books. Those without books to swap may still visit and select some books to take home. There is no cost for the books, which will be for adults, teens and children. A drawing will be held for popular book series giveaways. For more information, call Grace Community Church 517-852-1783. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Planning commission recommends downtown sign ordinance by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed amendment the sign ordinance in the business districts in the city Hastings. Later, the commission passed a motion to send the proposed ordinance to the city council with a recommendation that it be approved. If approved by the council, the amended ordinance would allow one ground sign per parcel. The sign is not exceed 35 square feet in area or be more than six feet above the grade. Ground signs also would be required to be set back a minimum of five feet from all lot lines and placed so as not to create a hazard for people using the driveway to the site or traveling on the adjacent road or sidewalk. Signs in the B-1, or downtown, business district are to be constructed primarily of wood, brick, stone, wrought iron, glazed tile or other similar decorative material. Community Development Director John Hart said the city currently has no provisions for free-standing signs in the business district. “If the ordinance is put into place, then the ordinance is actually becoming less restrictive because we will be allowing something that was not previously allowed,” he said, noting that the proposed ordinance is for monument, or ground mounted signs, not pole signs. “We did a survey and found that 35 square feet would be a reasonable size for a monument sign.” Hart said the planning commission decided to look into an ordinance after representatives from Hastings City Bank informally approached the city inquiring about placing a 10-foot tall monument sign on the site of their former building. “We used their informal request as an opportunity to develop such an ordinance. We took their model and came up with some guidelines,” said Hart. “Hastings City Bank would still like a 10-foot sign rather than the six-foot height we are recommending. They can come to the council hearing and request that the ordinance not be adopted as presented. But, if the council adopts the ordinance and it becomes official, the bank can then go to the zoning board of appeals and request a variance if they still want a 10-foot sign. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 The city council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance during its next regular meeting, slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9. In other business, the planning commission heard from Hastings City Planner Tim Johnson regarding possible language for ground signs in the B-2, or outlying business district within the city limits. The draft presented by Johnson stated that the size of the monument, or ground signs, would be deter- mined by the size of the parcel. The signs would be set back five feet from lot lines and placed so they do not create a hazard for people using adjacent driveways, sidewalks or roads. Parcels with more than 300 feet of frontage on a road may be allowed one ground sign within 25 feet of each driveway. For multi-tenant parcels, the sign size may be increased by 25 to 50 percent. See SIGNS, page 5 Woman charged in inauguration trip debacle by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The woman who took more than $7,300 from local people who trusted her to organize a trip to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President Barack Obama has been charged in Barry County District Court with larceny by conversion and faces up to five year in prison if convicted. Patrice Feggans-Smith, who lived in Dowling at the time of the proposed trip, collected $350 each from more than 20 individuals who wanted seats on the bus trip to the nation’s capital in January. She was arraigned Feb. 27, and her preliminary hearing has been set for April 10. “It’s disgusting,” said Deanna Garrett, one of the people who put up $350 for the trip. “We gave this woman our money in good faith. “We contacted the bus company and were told she had placed an original deposit of $600 but still owed $5,000. She missed two or three deadlines for the money. I was in contact with her, and I told her I would personally help her get the money to the bus company. But the money was never sent, and the bus company said they were not coming to Hastings to pick up anybody.” Garrett said the bus was scheduled to leave from Hastings at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 19 and stay overnight in Chambersburg, Pa. “She had reserved 23 rooms at the Comfort Inn in Chambersburg,” Garrett said, “but never forwarded the money to them, either.” Patricia Wilson, who also had looked forward to the trip, said the people who paid up front for the trip are more than a little angry. “We gave her the benefit of the doubt,” said Wilson, “even though the signs were there. There were plenty of red flags, but we wanted to believe she would do what she said she would do. “She came across as so sweet and very likable. We wanted to believe her. I guess that is what she was counting on,” said Wilson. Maple Valley, Lakewood to present ‘West Side Story’ Lakewood and Maple Valley high schools have joined together to present “West Side Story.” The tale is a 20th Century spin on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Here, Nick Smith of Maple Valley and Lynette King of Lakewood recreate the famous balcony scene. The duo will play Tony and Maria for half of the performances. Mike Kennedy of Lakewood and Kayla Chapman of Maple Valley will take on the roles for the other performances. The show will run March 5, 6, 7, 12 and 14 at 7 p.m. with an additional matinee March 14 at 3 p.m. The roles of Tony, Maria, Anita and Anybodys will have alternating performers. All shows will be at the Maple Valley High School Auditorium east of Nashville. For reservations, call Amanda Wells at 616-902-4193. Duct tape fun for teens this Saturday Hastings Public Library will host a teen “Duct Tape Make and Take” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7. The event is open to all sixth through 12th grade students. Three items can be made: a cell phone holder, a wallet or a bag. The bag is made out of a T-shirt and duct tape. Teens are invited to bring their own T-shirt with a design they like, but some T-shirts will be provided by the library. Teens can make as many items as they like and as time permits. Regular gray duct tape will be provided. If teens want another color they are welcome to bring their own. This event is limited to the first 20 students to sign up, and registration is required. Everything the teens make can be taken home that day. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 5, 2009 Delton-Kellogg on MEA “critical list” Chilled for a cause Cailtyn, Makayla and Rein Pranger forgo Saturday morning cartoons to help with the walk. The hot chocolate at the end is a just reward. The Delton-Kellogg School District’s 98 teachers were among instructors from 15 other school districts across the state on the Michigan Education Association (MEA) “critical list” issued Feb. 26. According to MEA Communications Consultant Rosemary Carey, “Units are placed on the MEA’s critical list when efforts to reach a contract stall or when bargaining has been protracted and unproductive, and school district employees feel they need assistance from the community and MEA to reach a fair and equitable contract settlement. In addition to developing appropriate crisis action plans in preparation for possible job action, members of critical units will step up efforts to inform the community about negotiations with appropriate activities necessary to achieve a contract.” Wednesday morning Larry Etter, president of Delton-Kellogg’s teacher’s union, declined to comment on negotiations but said that the union was scheduled to meet with the school board for contract negotiations that evening. Delton-Kellogg Superintendent Cindy Vujea was not available for comment at press time. The MEA produces a critical list on a regular basis and releases those lists to the media. �Page 2 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page For more information or to register, stop in or call the library at 269-945-4263. Pheasants Forever banquet scheduled The Barry County Pheasants Forever chapter will hold its 12th annual banquet starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. An auction and raffles will be incorporated into the fun. A Henry Golden Boy Special Edition Pheasants Forever Commemorative .22caliber rifle is one of 20 different shotguns and rifles to be in the event’s auction and raffle. The Pheasants Forever National Print of the Year is called Rooster Resort and was painted by Scott Zoellick. For more information about the event, call Jim Decker at 269-838-3210. Legislative coffee is Monday in Hastings Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative coffee Monday, March 9, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in downtown Hastings. The public is invited to join this opportunity to meet with state and federal officials to discuss current issues affecting this area. These coffees are free, informal and open to the public. For more information, contact the Chamber at 269- 945-2454. Grave markers topic at Bernard The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome. Gordon Mitchell will present a program about grave markers in the area, comparing the past monuments to grave markers today. The society’s board will meet at 6:15 p.m. that same evening. Barry Conservation meeting is March 14 The Barry Conservation District’s annual meeting and workshop are set for Saturday, March 14, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. "Conservation Practices for the Home and Farm" will offer sessions for homeowners and agricultural producers focused on preserving water quality and finding financial support for practices which improve the environment. The workshop and annual meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with election polls open from 9:15 to 12:30. A 12:30 luncheon will be followed by an optional tour of the facilities at Westvale-Vu Dairy in Nashville. Registration is $15 per person, or $25 for two persons. Residents in the Coldwater River Watershed may attend free of charge through a grant from the Coldwater River Watershed Council. Pre-registration is requested by phone at 269-948-8056 ext. 3. ‘Taste of Barry County’ tonight to help fight cancer The public is invited to sample food from area restaurants tonight and benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Barry County at the same time. The event is planned as a unique way to kickoff this summer’s relay. The first “Taste of Barry County” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Hastings High School cafeteria, 520 W. South St., Hastings, during the boys’ basketball games. Area restaurants will be providing samples of food from their menus in exchange of one or more tickets. Tickets will be sold for $1 each. Participants who will have food at the event are: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, County Seat Restaurant and Lounge, Cracked Pepper, Dogtrack, Dowling General Store, Geukes Market, Hastings Mutual Insurance Cafeteria, Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs, State Grounds Coffee House, The Gun Lake Grind, Tom’s Market, Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, Airway Oxygen and MOPS. Crystal Parish, American Cancer Society community representative, said she is grateful to the participants who are “willing to lend out their services and hearts to this wonderful cause.” There is still time for more food vendors to participate by contacting Crystal Parish at 866-364-6284 or e-mail at crystal.parish@cancer.org. The Relay For Life of Barry County will take place from 12 p.m. Aug. 14 to 12 p.m. Aug. 15 at Tyden Park in Hastings. Donations can be made to the local Relay For Life event by visiting www.relayforlife.org/barrrymi. Community members can also start or join a team by following the links to the local Relay event on www.relayforlife.org/barrymi. For more information on how to get involved or about the kick-off event, contact Parish. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. Gun Lake man drives onto ice, into lake by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Apparently there are still a few diehard area residents who think the ice on Gun Lake will support the weight of a full-sized vehicle, but their numbers have lessened by at least one. Late in the evening of March 2, Ryan Post of Gun Lake, attempted to drive his Jeep Grand Cherokee across the lake at England Point but the vehicle broke through the ice in a shallow area. Post was able to get out and climb on top of his vehicle, which remained just above the water line. He was able to remove his heavy clothing and make it to shore where he sought help in getting home. “He is a very lucky man,” said Sgt. Julie Jones of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. “He went in at a shallow point of the lake, and that enabled him to get out and on top of his vehicle. If it had been deeper, he would have had to wait until the pressure equalized in the vehicle and usually by that time, they are dead. “He had to swim 50 or 60 yards in ice-cold water to reach a point where he could climb back on the ice,” she said. Sgt. Jones said people should be aware that portions of Gun Lake do not completely freeze, regardless of the temperature. “There are always spots on the lake that This Jeep Grand Cherokee rests comfortably in the waters of Gun Lake, just off England Point. Officials are still looking for a way to extract the vehicle from the icy waters. The vehicle was driven into the lake late Tuesday by a Gun Lake resident. show open water, no matter how cold it gets,” she added. “And they are not always in the same area” Jones said no charges are being filed against Post at this time. “This is going to be a very expensive lesson for him to learn, but a valuable one,” said Jones. “At least he is still alive to learn it.” Leadership participants have ‘Capitol Experience’ during trip to Lansing by Elena Gormley Student Intern On Feb. 25, members of the Leadership Barry County Class of 2009 spent a day at the Capitol in Lansing, in order to get a bet- Don Noble speaks to Leadership Barry County about lobbying and education issues in Michigan. (Photo by Elena Gormley) ter perspective of how state government works. Participants were guests of State Rep. Brian Calley. Benjamin Geiger, Calley’s legislative assistant, helped guide the class through the day. Participants attended a House tax policy committee meeting and were treated to a variety of guest speakers, including John Perry, director of House Republican Communications; James Fackler, legislative liaison for the Secretary of State; Don Noble, lobbyist for the Michigan Education Association; and Kyle Mellin, editor of the Michigan Information and Research Service Newsletter. Perry talked about his job, which includes working with House Republican legislators, helping them prepare for speeches and television appearances, making radio broadcasts, and using Internet resources such as YouTube in order to get legislative news across to constituents. “People do need to get detailed information on what their government is doing,” Perry told the group. He also noted that although he works with Republicans, “there is a diversity of opinion within the caucus.” The Democratic Party also has a House and Senate communications director, he said. Fackler discussed his responsibilities as liaison to the Secretary of State office and answered many questions from the audience regarding voter registrations, elections and driver responsibility fees. Noble opened his talk by saying that “Lobbyists are only slightly below attorneys in public reception.” However, he said lobbyists are bound to many rules and regulations and that “The most cardinal sin I could commit would be to lie or go back on my word.” He discussed some of the high-profile issues regarding education in Michigan, Leadership Barry County 2009 class members Andre Wiegand and Jenna Connor take the opportunity to lie down to look up at the Capitol dome. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Members of this year’s Leadership Barry County class pose in front of the state Capitol Feb. 25 while on a tour. Shown here are (front row, from left) Shauna Swantek, Jenna Connor, Maggie Shuster, Jessica Payne, Kate Wiltrout, Karen McMillan, Judy Jackson, Jennifer Richards, (second row) Jeff Jennette, Becky Zellmer, Sindi Lancaster, Richard Thompson, Laurie Black, Andre Wiegand, Tom Wilt, Phyllis Fuller, Brent Webb (third row) Stuart Peet (class of 2005), Carlotta Willard, Andy McBrian and Jason Tietz. (Photo by Elena Gormley). including unintended consequences of the passage of mandatory core curriculum requirements. Noble explained that in meeting with teachers across the state, he learned that many had seen a lack of participation in extracurricular programs such as art and music, lower enrollment in vocational education, and more students graduating in more than four years because of repeatedly failing math courses that they no longer had time to retake. Both Noble and Calley said there is a strong possibility of changes or repeal of the core curriculum guidelines. Mellin talked about what made his publication different than other media news sources. He explained that the daily MIRS newsletter provided an unrivaled degree of depth to insider activities in the legislature and was the main news source for legislators, officials, businesses and school boards. According to Mellin, MIRS tries to paint an unbiased picture of how the legislature works, the ambitions of politicians and what the “hot” policies are. One of his biggest challenges, he said, is how to get people interested in political news. “It’s very distressing to see the number of reporters and television crews covering state government activities decrease every year,” he explained. Media sensationalism and politicians focusing on the same “controversial” issues are not the best ways to get people interested in politics, he added. “I would rather see state government focus on polices and actions that have a impact on people’s lives than merely rehash the same five tired issues,” said Mellin. All of the speakers talked about how the imposition of term limits has led to unique challenges in their jobs. After lunch, Leadership participants observed a session of the state House of Representatives and were recognized by the House Speaker. A guided tour of the Capitol ended the day for the Leadership Barry County participants. Judy Jackson, a Leadership Barry County participant and branch manager of Union Bank in Freeport, said she enjoyed the visit. “I enjoyed the fact that Representative Calley talked with us and announced us in the House of Representatives, the tour and all the speakers we had,” said Jackson. Calley said he believes the Capitol visit is an important part of the Leadership Barry County program. “On a personal level, it’s an opportunity to get to know the current future leaders of Barry County. But I also think that it’s important for people to get involved in how the government works,” he said. “An increased level of transparency helps constituents be more interested in how policies affect them.” Graduation for the Class of 2009 will be March 21. For information about Leadership Barry County, contact Jennifer Richards at 269-945-0526. LEADERSHIP, photos continued on page 3 �Page 3 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Walk for warmth surpasses goal It was 10 degrees Saturday as area walkers gathered by the courthouse for Barry County’s annual Walk for Warmth. The 35 human walkers plus two dogs raised $5,042 to help low-income and disabled residents stay warm this winter. Part of that money was contributed by the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council. Volunteers Faith Todd, Karri Todd and Faye Smith huddled under blankets and coats as they registered the walkers. It was so cold, the ink in their pens froze, and they had to scurry to find pencils. Danielle Elzinga and volunteers from Hastings High School Service Club made signs for the walk. Rev. Steve Reid from Love, Inc. gave a blessing on the walkers. Hastings Mayor Pro Tem Don Tubbs read a proclamation explaining the need for the walk and thanking the walkers. Sharon Elzinga led the walk. The event ended at State Grounds Coffee House where folks warmed up with hot coffee or hot chocolate and a warm muffin. The coffee and muffin treat were courtesy of URent-Em Canoe Livery. Bev Newton, the community resource manager, said she had a goal of $4,000 for the walk but added that there is so much more need. She’s accepting additional contribution at 269-948-4260 or e-mail at beverlyn@caascm.org. Teresa, Tray and Carlee Allen, along with Robin Silverman (right), warm up at State Grounds after the brisk fundraiser walk across town. Ken Schroeder and Molly put on their warm coats for the sub-freezing walk. LEADERSHIP, photos continued Hastings Mayor Pro Tem Don Tubbs reads a proclamation for the walk. Volunteers Faith Todd, Karri Todd and Faye Smith huddle under blankets and coats as they register walkers Saturday. James Fackler, legislative liaison to the Michigan Secretary of State, tells the group about his duties. (Photo by Elena Gormley) Over 35 children and adults register to help raise money to keep people warm. Sharon Elzinga leads the way for the walkers. ‘Sound of Music’ begins tonight in Middleville The cast of Thornapple Kellogg High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” is ready for the performance that begins tonight, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. Other performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7. Tickets for the musical are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the door the nights of the show. The church is located on M-37 north of Main Street, Middleville. John Perry speaks to the group about the duty of communicating to the House Republicans. (Photo by Elena Gormley) �Page 4 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Calley is wasting time, abusing privileges To the editor: I’ve been far too patient with the Hastings Banner allowing GOP State Rep. Brian Calley to continually use his weekly “Letter from Lansing” to editorialize, grandstand, bash the opposition party with impunity and advance his personal political ambitions. Its likely that the Banner’s publisher, J-Ad Graphics, violated campaign finance laws by allowing Calley to use this column to editorialize against the opposition party and candidates during his reelection campaign. No “equal time” was allowed to his opponent nor the opposition party for a rebuttal. Calley should restrict his writings to related state issues and what he is doing as our representative to fix the crisis in Lansing. Instead, his most recent column fixated on congressional Democrats in Washington, D.C. Wasting time that might have been used to help his constituents, he took it upon himself to “investigate” the travel costs of the Speaker of the House then reported how “excessive” it was. As irate as I get over the waste and abuse in Washington by Republicans and Democrats alike, Calley did not get elected to investigate such matters. I hope he has not used other state resources in his misdirected witch hunt. Calley has consistently used his column for divisive, finger-pointing politics. Its too late to argue over who did what and when. The state is in a crisis and we are all in it together. It’s time for both parties to compromise, put the interests of Michigan’s citizens ahead of partisanship and lobbyist influence, and work together to come to a common consensus. If Calley wants to continue his divisive diatribe against the Democrats, that is his right. But, the Banner should cease and desist from giving Calley a soapbox from which to spew his partisan drivel and make him submit his writings to the “Letters to the Editor,” subject to being edited and under the same one-lettera-month rule that applies to the rest of us. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Taxing tobacco products is form of Socialism To the editor: Margaret Thatcher said, "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money." With the election behind us, President Obama has begun the Socialism of America, coining a new phrase Democratic Capitalism, the result of which will be the greatest redistribution of wealth designed to keep everybody equal — equally poor. Case in point: President Obama proclaims to the nation that he has in 30 days advanced health care more than anyone in the past decade. He is referring to the SCHIP program which provides health care for uninsured children of working parents. While he touts transparency in government spending and no increased taxes, he fails to mention that this program is funded entirely by raising the federal excise tax on tobacco products by 282 percent for cigarettes and up to 2,000 percent for other tobacco products. Tobacco tax increases are a popular way for government officials to raise taxes because only 20 percent of the people use them. Gov. Granholm has announced that she would like to raise the state excise tax on other tobacco products from 32 percent of list price (which includes the increased federal tax) to 64 percent of the list price. On top of this, a consumer pays an additional 6 percent sales tax. For a retailer, the new Michigan business tax is levied on sales, not profits, and for tobacco retailers, that means paying taxes on sales that are a result of federal, state, and sales taxes. The net result of the tax increase falls squarely on the backs of consumers and will ultimately lead to sales and volume declines, which will lead to tax revenue declines. The state of New York is already experiencing this death spiral and has begun to discussing the taxation of products containing high-fructose corn syrup (pop). While tobacco is a product that is easily villified, the underlying point is that the taxation of profitable industries and the bailing out of unprofitable industries is government-managed socialism. Todd Jones, Middleville Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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School board puts district in financial uncertainty For nearly a year now, Hastings teachers and school board members have been in contract negotiations while news from across the nation has been about job losses, plummeting auto sales, home foreclosures, falling retail sales, slashed budgets, reduced working hours and business failures. Yet, the Hastings Board of Education buckled under the pressure of the Hastings Educational Association (HEA) when we needed the board to hold the line. During negotiations, there was some good news and bad news. The bad news is the district doesn’t have any money. The good news is that we still have each other. The school board failed to get the message across, "We have no money." The board reached a three-year deal, with increases averaging 3 percent per year in total compensation including salary and step increases. The vote Feb. 16 was 5-2, with Pat Endsley, Terry McKinney, Jeff Guenther, Tammy Pennington and Scott Hodges voting to approve the contract and Kevin Beck and Gene Haas voting against. Haas, the board’s treasurer, has consistently held his ground on the position that "the district can’t afford the monetary provisions." My issue with the decision has nothing to do with the teachers, the job they do or how the community views them. It’s solely about the district’s worsening financial situation and the ability to pay debts in the future. Over the weekend I was in a local store and overheard two gentlemen talking about the companies where they work. One asked the other if he was still working. He responded, "Yes for the moment. We’ve been put on a short work week, but thank God we’re still working." The other man replied, "We have over a hundred employees on layoff, and the rest of us are working short." It’s a sign of the times: Many companies are struggling to keep their employees working and their businesses operating. Yet Hastings school board members seem more concerned about getting a contract signed than ensuring the financial stability of our school system. According to Hastings Area Schools Director of Finance Barbara Hunt, this year’s fund balance is estimated to be $444,054 or 1.8 percent of the total budget. The fund balance, or fund equity, is essentially a savings account for the district. Michigan School Business Officials recommends a fund balance of 15 to 20 percent. Over the three years, the increase will reach more than $1 million or 8.23 percent, according to Hunt’s figures. This doesn’t include the increase for insurance, which is estimated to be $367,193. With total wages and benefits, the increase over the three-year period of the contract is estimated to be nearly $1.4 million. The figures don’t include the possible loss announced as part of Gov. Granholm’s new budget reduction of $59 per pupil, or $179,000 less. Hastings has the lowest fund balance among the five local school districts, yet five school board members voted to pass increases that far outweigh the fund balance in the first year, or $369,398.46 in increased wages. Going into the vote Feb. 16, Hastings had a fund balance of an estimated $440,054, or 1.8 percent. The board approved as part of the contract to pay the teachers retroactive to July 1, 2008, at a cost of $87,746 (includes FICA and retirement) in the next payroll. Apparently only Beck and Haas could see it was not in the district’s best interest to approve raises when enrollment and subsequent funding continue to decline. I wonder if the 15 teachers who voted against the contract before it went to the board were the ones who had the foresight to understand that they might lose their jobs because there isn’t enough money to go around. Here are some other things to consider: • When adding up total compensations, including wages, benefits and taxes, Haas said the district’s cost per “average teacher” would be $97,106 for the school year. In a recent report by ERSI, the average household income in Hastings is reported to be $51,714. • The new contract also calls for salaries ranging from the starting amount of $35,022 to the highest salary of $75,110. The sad part is, Hastings hasn’t hired new teachers in 2 1/2 years. The salary range now actually begins at approximately $46,000 because the district no longer has teachers at “starting” salary. The “new” teachers have been laid off or are in fear of such action. Those whose jobs will be on the chopping block next are teachers who have been with the district for at least eight years. • Step increases which are part of the contract are based on addi- tional education. Satterlee explained the automatic increases are based on bachelor’s degree scale, master’s degree scale or master’s plus. So as teachers get additional education, they are rewarded with higher pay. But the district reimburses teachers the cost of their education. In a nutshell, the district pays for the teachers to get higher degrees and then has to pay the teachers more because they hold higher degrees. • Contracts with non-instructional staff, bus drivers and food service workers have yet to be resolved. Their contract ended June 30, 2008, and they are currently in negotiation. The only bright spot or positive outcome, according to Superintendent Rich Satterlee, was that school officials put a cap on insurance. However, this policy doesn’t go into effect until the 2009-10 school year. The cap would be $1,500 per month per teacher. That’s more than double most of the companies offering insurance to their employees throughout the county. I think our problems are serious when school board members like Tammy Pennington call the increases “pretty modest.” How can pushing the school district to its financial edges be considered pretty modest? “I do appreciate that there were some concessions by teachers in the contract," said Pennington, including one she particularly wanted which provides for HEA union members to pay more for their health care. Employees all over Michigan are paying more for much less coverage — some paying thousands more or facing four-digit deductibles. I think the increases in out-of-pocket expenses for the HEA members are what’s “pretty modest.” Haas, who as treasurer knows full well the critical condition Hastings Area Schools are in, even warned fellow board members before the vote, "There’s no flexibility in this contract if our financial conditions change in the state of Michigan." The governor has already announced the likelihood of cuts in state funding, yet the Hastings school board approved a contract that has no provisions for re-opening or re-negotiating the contract should state funding change. If the governor does impose cuts in funding, Haas said, "We’re going to be in serious trouble." When you look at the numbers, Hastings school board members are putting school finances in serious jeopardy unless the economy picks up, the district adds a couple hundred new students, the school board convinces the YMCA to take over the community center or maybe an anonymous donor comes forward with a million dollars. If some or all of these don’t come true, then the Hastings School System is headed for a financial crisis. The HEA contract encompasses about 55 to 60 percent of the school’s budget, according to Beck. "With a fund balance of only 1.5 percent approximately, increases cannot simply be absorbed and the fund balance reduced,” he cautioned. “Increases in class sizes, layoffs and continual postponement of updates, buses, books and maintenance could be looming." "The administration has said it has ideas in order to pay for the increase, but has given the board very little information on what this entails," said Beck. Haas went on to say the district is operating on "thin ice" with the current fund balance of 1.5 percent, which doesn’t leave any money for unplanned expenses and emergencies. Board President Pat Endsley said, "I really struggled with this contract ... I wish we had all the money in the world,” but added that she feels “this is the least the board can do right now.” That says a lot about the position the board is taking, "the least the board can do right now" is sign a contract that will add hundreds of thousands of new spending to an already burdened budget. It’s hard to continue to be upbeat during the economic conditions we find ourselves in, but it shouldn’t be about the HEA membership, it’s about the entire system. We have no money, all we have is each other. That’s where the HEA and school board negotiating team seemed to have gone — thinking about themselves rather than the kids, the solvency of the district and the community as a whole. The end of the Hastings Area Schools’ mission statement says the district will provide "students with high self-esteem who are capable of making informed choices as effective citizens." The leadership apparently isn’t familiar with the mission statement or they don’t follow it because they were determined not to use the necessary budget information when making the right choices as effective citizens. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Greed, bad decisions plague the country, county To the editor: Is everyone ready for the ride? It will be a lot worse before its better. It is too bad that the planners of the federal spending plan didn’t get 50 or more 85-to-95year-old folks with some real smarts to help out with the plan. Some Great Depression memories of apples for a nickel, soup lines, Civilian Conservation Corps, and doing anything for a meal, should shake some of the present mindset. There are too many today afraid to get their hands dirty, but always ready to cheat, steal – whether it be money or knowledge. You folks who voted for this administration will probably have all kinds of excuses in the end. I want success, but people will be saddled with debt way beyond sight. Today the City of Hastings can think of nothing but spend, given raises and hire titles that should never have been allowed in the city. Outsiders have come in with big ideas. Stores with clean fronts and inside don’t have to have some false front that is praised by the city big wigs, for what I don’t know. Save up for a real rainy day. Reduce the taxes. Help your fellow man. I’ll bet none of you have ever been told that someone got through the winter because of you. The Barry County Road Commission has done a good job with a lot of snow, etc. Don’t be afraid to tell them so. Their phone number is 945-3449. Hastings has one big problem: schools, teachers, salaries, union head master. That’s more than one but very serious. I just found out they have a new three-year contract right this minute. The union president, Larry Christopher, is probably high in the sky with joy. Some day maybe he will be able to see better. Never for the “us” only for themselves. Greed stands out in this time of want and wonder. The way the school district is laid out, they should give the part in the south toward Battle Creek to Battle Creek, Bellevue, Pennfield or Delton schools. The other option is to open Pleasantview again. Kids are on buses too long. I see in paper that Kevin Beck and Eugene Haas voted against contract, “Not the time for raises in these economic times.” A few brains on board. The rest should be recalled. “I’ll bet it could be done fairly easily. Make the teachers work more to earn. I said before if the board voted the raise etc., vote down the millage request when it comes up. Roses and a hearty welcome for the two who voted against the contract on school board. The heard of board bends like a pretzel for teachers. It’s a shame but she’s in for eternity. Teachers are treated too well compared to the average citizen. They can get a job elsewhere, why don’t they? They have bluffed all these years. If I was superintendent of schools and they voted a no-confidence vote on me, I’d never give in to them; just let the first one screw up. Like I said before, a Middleville education is far better than Hastings. I worry about our country. There is so much greed. I’m waiting for some veterans to win and put this country back on a proud plateau again. Who would think the government would put us in more debt. Buy out the banks, rescue the borrowers of money they couldn’t pay back, excuse all bad decisions. Give schools money to repay what they had spent foolishly. Someone has to be a leader. They just keep showing up. I see the Dems aren’t happy if not everyone votes with Liberals. Let’s just say there is still some common sense out there. Donald Johnson, Middleville Taxes are good excuse for kicking the habit To the editor: Although I have never smoked, my husband did. He did not quit until he got lung cancer and was told he was terminal at the age of 49. The state tax is going up April 1 on all remaining tobacco and tobacco-related products. Cigarettes are exempt. But now cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, bagged tobacco and filters are going up 64 percent to be equal to cigarettes. Years ago, we did not know how smoking affected us – we do now. Medical history and statistics can show that, or just ask someone who has lost a smoker to lung cancer or COPD. I commend the kids who are against smoking and tour and give seminars. There are so many ways to quit out there – now is the time to quit. It is not cool. I hope my children get the message, along with all smokers. Deb James Hastings �Page 5 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Youth in Government program receives grants from BCF, HEEF The Hastings High School Youth in Government program received a $1,360 grant from the Barry Community Foundation (BCF) and a $1,365 grant from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF). Both grants were intended to make the HHS Youth in Government program more accessible to students. Over the past five years, the registration cost for the Michigan Youth in Government conference has increased, while local economic conditions have deteriorated, said Advisor Mike Engle. Consequently, participation in Youth in Government at Hastings High School has gradually decreased over five years. Many students had cited financial difficulties stemming from Michigan’s economy as the primary reason they are unable to participate, he added. The grants from BCF and HEEF eased the burden on families whose children are participating in this program as well as created the potential for more Hastings High School students to participate in the program. Michigan Youth in Government is a laboratory experience that allows Michigan high school students to learn the state legislative and judicial experience by participating in the state government process at the Capitol during the five-day spring conference. National Weather Service to provide Skywarn training Monday The National Weather Service of Grand Rapids will be providing training free of charge for any individuals interested in becoming Skywarn storm spotters. Skywarn training for Barry County will be held Monday, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Skywarn is a concept developed in the early 1970s that was intended to promote a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service and communities. The emphasis of the effort is often focused on the storm spotter, an individual who takes a position near their community and reports wind gusts, hail size, rainfall and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado. The spotter’s main role is to alert all citizens to the threat of incoming inclement weather. Residents can then be warned as early as possible of any emergency actions that need to be taken. Weather reports from trained spotters are used along with Doppler radar data to issue warnings of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods. After attending a Skywarn Spotter Training session, guests may consider enrolling with the spotter program, which allows for near real time reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. For additional information, contact Jim Yarger, Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator at 269-945-1412. SIGNS, continued from page 1 “In the B-2 district the planning commission would prefer to have ground signs, but it is their intent to have the change occur over time,” said Hart, who noted that existing pole signs in the B-2 district such as those for Kmart, Wendy’s and KFC would be grandfathered in. After discussion, the commission changed the language to state that existing pole signs can remain and be maintained. However, if the ordinance is approved by council, a nonconforming sign that is extensively damaged or deteriorates so that both the sign frame and panels or its primary support pole or poles need to be replaced, it is to be replaced with a conforming sign. A non-conforming sign also may not be enhanced with a new feature. The commission also discussed regulating the installment and use of electronic reader boards, digital and video displays on all signs, whether new or existing. “We’re not talking about outlawing video display signs because they pose a danger to drivers but because of the aesthetic considerations,” said planning commission member David Jasperse. After further discussion, the commissioners asked Johnson and Hart to investigate what defines or constitutes a video or digital display sign as opposed to electronic reader boards, as well as brightness and other considerations. The commission is inviting all business owners to attend its next meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, to comment on and share ideas regarding the proposed ordinance. “With their input, we’re hoping that we can draft a proposal that will be pretty acceptable to the business community,” said Hart. “There will be some adjustments. We want there to be some flexibility regarding frontage and number of driveways, and we want people to know they can keep their existing signage until it needs to be replaced.” The planning commission also approved a motion to forward, with a recommendation for approval, an ordinance proposal that would allow buildings of two stories or more in the B-1 business district to have a dwelling consisting of 800 square feet of floor area. One unit with a minimum of 500 square feet of floor area would be allowed per building when at least one other residential unit with a minimum of 800 square feet of floor space has been provided in that building. Pizza night to Only 10 days left for Hastings alumnus nominations raise money for HHS Senior Party The board of directors of the Hastings High School Alumni Association will accept nominations until March 15 for the 2009 Hastings High School Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet Saturday, May 30, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be typed and should contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons may include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization memberships, personal character or other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily Hastings, but must be an alumnus of Hastings High School. The alumni board will consider previously submitted nominations as well as new nominations. The board is asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to resubmit again with up-to-date information for the board’s consideration. Send Alumnus of the Year nomination letters to Donna Brown, president; Hastings High School Alumni Association, 810 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK 2 & 3 bedroom homes ready to move into Financing available plus 2 free months lot rent Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park 269-948-3906 77532158 INCOME TAX PREPARATION Matt Spencer’s (269) 945-7777 (Trust/Estate, Business & Individual) Over 30 Years Serving the Area • Complete Body Shop featuring Du Pont Refinishing • Complete Mechanical Repair • Western Snowplow Parts • Tire Sales & Service • Spray on Bed Liners • Paintless Dent Repair • Free Loaner Cars Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 269-945-9452 1971 S. State Rd. Ionia, MI 616-522-0792 384 Haynes Loop Drive 06687627 Call for more information today! www.wfscpas.com David G. 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Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection” 77532606 Associate Broker 01559082 The above drawing is of a “person of interest” to the Michigan State Police in a series of incidents in the southern portion of Barry County. Anyone who can provide information or the identity of this person is asked to contact Hastings Trooper Brian Roderick or Sgt. Terry Klotz at 269948-8283. • Sm. & Lg. Gazing Balls mjpoll@grar.com Realty Inc. Police seek information on person of interest • JoAnn Marie Handbags MITCH POLL 269-838-7252 Hastings Pizza Hut will donate 20 percent of sales generated from diners, Wednesday, March 11, to the Hastings High School 2009 Graduation Party. The fundraiser, which began Feb. 25, will be repeated every other Wednesday. Flyers with a "fundraiser ticket" have been distributed around town and must be included with payment. The fundraiser ticket will also be printed in the Reminder. The 20 percent donation applies to dine-in, carryout, or delivery charges. Parents of Hastings High School seniors have been fundraising since the beginning of school to pay for a safe and fun party that they hope all students will participate in after the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 22. Parents of seniors plan the party, raise money to pay for the event, and then chaperone activities that night. Fundraisers have included pie sales, a returnable can drive, and corporate solicitations, to name a few. The returnable can drive is continuing, and returnable cans may be dropped off at the trailer parked at the Brisboe home, at the corner of West Walnut and South Cass. "Our community is so supportive,” said committee co-chairperson Kelli Larsen. “This is a big project, and so many in our community have come through to help out. I know the students will have a wonderful night they will always remember." 1117 W. Green Street (Across from Dairy Queen), Hastings 269-945-5660 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-4 • Closed Sun. Friday, March 6th 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com Money tight?!! We have the answer... 6 Under $ 6 00 — Lunch — (11am to 4pm) Choose from six features all priced under $6 (for the month of March) — Dinner (After 4pm) — — Monday thru Thursday — NY STRIP STEAK $ 999 — Fridays — All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY 1099 — Saturdays — — Tuesdays — 1/2 LB. BURGER $ WHISKEY BBQ RIBS 1 LB. $ 99 11 300 Plus… Daily Bar Specials $ Employees raised over $1,000.00 for Habitat for Humanity to get Tom to wear a dress. SO COME SEE TOM W. IN A DRESS Get your picture taken with him for $2.00, money goes to Special Olympics 77532541 THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR - A kindergarten parent meeting is schedule for Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at Star Elementary School, 1900 Star School Road, Hastings. REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (children must be 5 on or before December 1st) for next school year will take place on Monday, March 30th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Star Elementary School, 1900 Star School Road. It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring with them a copy of the child’s official birth certificate, immunization record, and verification of residency. The child’s social security number is also requested but not required. BY STATE LAW immunizations and vision and hearing testing must be complete before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given an appointment for a vision and hearing test. 77532474 �Page 6 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Plainwell man dies after Prairieville Township accident by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A Plainwell man is dead and a Plainwell woman injured as the result of a two-car crash at the intersection of Cressey and Enzian roads in Prairieville Township Monday, March 2. Investigators say a vehicle driven by Nancy Benefiel, 57, of Kalamazoo was southbound on Enzian Road and stopped at the intersection. Benefiel then apparently pulled into the intersection and struck a vehicle being driven by Michael Lawrence Babbitt, 52, of Plainwell on the driver’s side. The crash caused Babbitt’s vehicle to roll over several times. Babbitt and his passenger, Kelly Saur, 45, also of Plainwell, were air-lifted by Air Care Helicopter to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where Babbitt died early Wednesday. Benefiel refused medical treatment at the scene. The accident closed the intersection for several hours while the Michigan State Police accident reconstruction team processed the accident, which remains under investigation. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Doris M. Tossava Norman D. McIntyre Harvey Donald Haan 77532249 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2nd Sunday in Lent - March 8Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group. 7 p.m. SH Dating Violence Presentation. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 6 p.m. Confirmation Retreat _ Camp Greenwood. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 10 a.m. Praise Team; 5 p.m. YReturn from Cinformation Retreat. Monday - 7 p.m. Ministry Night. Tuesday -6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Eleanor L. Wiley HASTINGS - Norman D. McIntyre, age 78, of Hastings went to be with his Lord on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born Sept. 16, 1930 in Hastings, the son of Cameron and Dorris (Mead) McIntyre. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. Norman served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. He married Carol Griffeth April 16, 1955. Norman was a building contractor most all his life, he was owner of McIntyre Builders and built many homes in the area. He helped build many churches with the Hiawatha Baptist Mission, he went to Canada, Wisconsin, Alaska, and Upper Michigan building churches. He also built the Hastings Baptist and Nashville Baptist Churches. Norman enjoyed reading, woodworking and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents and a twin sister Ardythe. Norman is survived by his wife, Carol McIntyre of Hastings; his children Lyndy (Jerry) Bolthouse of Hastings, Sandy (Lee) Poll of Hastings, Graden (Paulette Szykowny) McIntyre of Toledo, OH., Patrick (Bettina) McIntyre of Atlanta, GA.; grandchildren, Jay Bolthouse (Mika Suzuki), Levi Bolthouse, Carrie (Luke) Cook, Casey Bolthouse, Luke Poll, Doug Poll, Shannon Poll, Ella McIntyre; great grandchildren, Eleanor and Lucy Cook; sister, Ann (Arthur) Mueller; sister-in-law Joyce (Bob) Martin; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor George Gay officiating, and burial was at Barryville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Thornapple Manor or Hastings First Baptist Church/Worship Center Makeover. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Evelyn Wiersma ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS - Doris M. Tossava, age 86, of Hastings, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was a long time resident of Hastings. She was born in Chicago, Ill. on April 27, 1922, the daughter of William and Doris (Rogers) Dwyer. She married Peter A. Tossava in 1940. They moved to Hastings in 1946. She had worked at the Trio Cafe and retired from Hastings Aluminum Products after 28 years of employment. Both her parents; brothers, Richard Dwyer and William Dwyer; sisters, Luanne Knauer and Theresa Dwyer; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Tossava; son, Lawrence Tossava and husband, Peter Tossava preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Jan) Tossava, Albert Tossava, Donald Tossava, David (Sue) Tossava, Peter (Connie) Tossava, all of Hastings; sister, Patricia (Norm) Prouty of Sneads, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Dwyer of Willis, and Madelyn Dwyer of Royal Oak; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; plus many nieces and nephews also survive her and adopted brother, Tom Howard. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Mike Kemper officiating, and burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 239 North St., Hastings, MI 49058 where she was a member for over 50 years. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON - Mrs. Eleanor L. Wiley, age 80, of Delton, passed away March 1, 2009 with her family at her side. She was born in Lowell in 1928. Eleanor graduated from Richland Agricultural School in Richland and worked for Upjohn Company before retiring from Hastings Manufacturing after 26 years. She helped on the farm and enjoyed spending time winters in Florida and Texas after retiring. Cremation has taken place and the family will meet with family and friends on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., where a light luncheon will be served. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. and Lucille Hageman. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Glenn E. Wiley and daughters Diane (Jerry) Frost, Sharon (Paul) Fisher and Linda (Art) Ribble; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Edna (Ellery) Sabin of Ludington, Ellen (Ron) Chapman of Kalamazoo, Clarejune Wiley, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. MIDDLEVILLE - Evelyn Wiersma, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. She is survived by three sons, Kirtus (Janet) Wiersma of Middleville, Wayne (Helen) Wiersma of Middleville, Darrell (Shelly) Wiersma of Wayland; five daughters, Marcia Quada of Middleville, Sandra (Bruce) Wright of Ionia, Bonnie (Ken) Burgett of Holland, Linda (Bill) Allen of Hastings, Debra (Lewis) Newman of Holland; one sister, Gertrude Bruin of Kentwood; 22 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Pastor Frank P. Snyder officiating. Interment Blain Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Harvey Donald Haan passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. He was born on July 17, 1918, in Missaukee County, MI, the son of Harvey Gilbert and Mable (Rhoby) Haan. He was raised in Missaukee and Wexford Counties. Graduating from Manton High School in 1937. Harvey was an outstanding athlete; and during his high school years, he participated in baseball, basketball and tennis receiving many honors, After graduating from high school, he continued on with his baseball by playing with the Northern Michigan Baseball League. He married Marjorie Louise Damoth, daughter of A. John and Edith (Ayers) Damoth on Oct. 12, 1940, in Manton. Making their home in Cadillac, Harvey worked eight years for Michigan Bakeries. A veteran of World War II, he served two years in the Navy as a Radar man in the amphibious force taking part in landings on the Philippines, Okinawa and other landing in the Pacific. After his discharge in 1946, he served four years in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Harvey went to Eaton Rapids in 1951 as co-owner of a Standard Service Station. In 1954 he came to Hastings where he purchased the Standard Service Station that became known as the Haan Standard Service Station at the corner of North Broadway and West State Street where he served the public for 17 years. Selling the business in 1970, he then worked for the Hastings Area Schools for 12 years retiring in 1982. Harvey, an avid bowler, served 12 years as assistant to the secretary of the Michigan State Men’s Bowling Association and was a life member of this association. He was a member of the Hastings Men’s City Bowling Association, had been president of this organization and had served on the board many years. He bowled in the Battle Creek Men’s Bowling Association and had been a member of a traveling team. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, an affiliate member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Alfred, Florida and a member of the American Legion for over 50 years with the majority of these years as a member of American Legion Post 45, of Hastings. He was a member of the River Bend Golf Club, the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (Barry County) and the American Association of Retired Persons. Harvey is survived by his wife, Marjorie Louise Haan; son, Bill Haan of Commerce City, CO; grandchildren, Gregory Scott Haan of CO, Nicholas Andrew Haan and Andrea Sue Strausser both serving in the United States Navy, Suzanna Marie Kelley and Lisa Louise Kelley both of CO; sister, Madeline Louise Gullekson of Hattiesburg, MS. Preceded in death by a son, John Harvey Haan, brother, Gilbert Paul Haan, Sr., sisters, Dorothy Helen Bever Kreps, Ilene Haan and Mildred Haan. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Reverend Willard Curtis officiated. Interment took place in Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings is serving the family’s needs. Please share a memory of Harvey with his family at www.lauerfh.com. �Page 7 — Thursday, March 5, 2009— The Hastings Banner Area Obituaries HASTINGS - Marguerite R. Butler, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Johnstown Township, the daughter of George M. and Luella M. (Smith) Slocum. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. Marguerite was married July 20, 1957 to Frederick W. "Bill" Butler, and he preceded her in death April 14, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents. She was an excellent seamstress and also enjoyed quilting, gardening and her two cats, Katsie and Katie. Marguerite was employed at Pennock Hospital and was a volunteer for Barry Community Hospice. She is survived by her children, Richard E. (Deborah) Butler, Melody K. (Garry) Bowman, Thomas M. (Vicki) Butler; grandchildren, Lee, Carrie, Greg, Ryan, Jeremy, Megan; great grandchildren, Kassidy, Logan, Drew, Lydia; sisters, Joan (Robert) Baines, Gina (Bernie) Blough; a brother, Robert (Katie) Slocum; nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 11 a.m with visitation one hour prior to service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home . Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Geraldine Inez Webb HASTINGS - Geraldine Inez Webb, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 at Thornapple Manor . Geraldine was born Dec. 28, 1924, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Abbey) Tietz. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She married Clayton Webb in 1943, the marriage ended in divorce. Geraldine was employed at Kelloggs in Battle Creek and the Hastings Manufacturing Company. She retired from Hastings Manufacturing in 1983 with 30 years of service. Geraldine was an avid reader, a NASCAR Fan, and enjoyed keeping up with the local news. She had a beloved cat Emmy, that she doted on. She enjoyed traveling out west to Arizona to spend winters and vacationing in upper Michigan. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; son Allen Webb; grandson Matthew Webb; brothers Donald and Roderick Tietz; and a sister Virginia Sherry. She is survived by daughter, Betty Short of Monroe; son, Dennis (Jane) Webb of Hastings; sisters, Barbara Endsley and Arlene Clark of Hastings; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Geraldine also had a special friend, Ruth Patterson. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held, internment will be at a later date. Girrbach Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). A luncheon for family and friends is taking place Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. The luncheon will be held at the home of Daniel and Martha Hooten at 1127 Valleyview Drive located in Indian Hills, Hastings. Shirley Ann Linker HASTINGS - Shirley Ann Linker, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born Jan. 1, 1931 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Michael and Grace (Main) Balent. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and gardening. She was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products, Orchard Industries and Viatec. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband's Frances Wright and I.J. Linker; several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Gail Wright of Hastings; step-son Greg Linker; sisters Marvetta Ondriezek of Savanah, GA, Gladys (Charles) Purdum, Sue (Jim) Cooley, Pat (George) Cooley all of Hastings; brothers Michael (Dawn) Balent of Leesburg FL., Don (Meryle) Sears of Middleville, Frank (Sharon) Winans of Middleville, Larry (Gwen) Winans of Zepherhills FL.; granddaughter, Wendy Bobango; grandson, Chad E. Wright; great grandchildren, Cory Lynn Ball, Zachory Wade Bobango, and many nieces and nephews. Also a best friend Kate Dewitt. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Clara T. Haynes by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Pennock Hospital officials are planning to move the hospital to a new location, a 42-acre site at the corner of M-43 and M-37 in Rutland Charter Township, by 2012. Since mid-February, Pennock CEO Cheryl Lewis Blake and Vice President of Support Services Jim Wincek have held a series of public meetings around Barry County, asking members of the community for their suggestions and ideas about what can be done with the current hospital building once the move is complete. Attendance has been low, with no more than four or five people attending each of the meetings which have been held at the Pennock Conference Center, Pennock Health and Wellness Center, Commission on Aging, Hastings Public Library, Putnam District Library and Delton District Library. Lewis Blake and Wincek have made no formal presentations during the meetings but simply opened the floor to people from the community to offer their suggestions. Virginia Alles of Middleville, a retired registered nurse and hospice volunteer, attended the meeting at Hastings Public Library last week. She suggested that the current location be used as hospice house. “I would like to see hospice patients placed in one building instead of a hospital in Battle Creek or nursing homes,” said Alles. “I would like hospice patients to be able to visit each other and cheer each other up and enjoy their last months.” Alles suggested that while one floor could be dedicated to hospice, the rest of the hospital could be rented out as office space. Priscilla Beaven, also of Middleville, agreed with Alles that the current hospital would make a good hospice house. Wincek said that in previous meetings, others have also suggested converting the current hospital to a hospice house as well as an assisted-living facility, a nursing home, more Pennock Village housing or an expanded health and wellness program. “The more input we have, the more ideas we are given ... they become a part of a mosaic, and as it grows, a picture of the future emerges,” said Wincek. Pennock has two more meetings, one at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Lakewood Middle School, 8699 E. Brown Rd, Lake Odessa; and the other at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Rd., Middleville. Public hearing set for Alpha Women’s Center move HASTINGS - Clara T. Haynes, age 79, of Hastings, joyfully anticipating her walk with Jesus, departed her loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla. She was born July 23, 1929 in Orangeville, the daughter of David and Hazel (Shinaver) Zimmerman. She attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School. She married Ronald Marvin (John) Haynes. Clara was co-owner with her husband John of Haynes Supply Co. for over 20 years. She worked with abused families in Allegan, was a Mary Kay Independent Consultant for over 20 years, bookkeeper, member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of the America's, daily prayer warrior, daily communicant, homemaker, devoted wife of 59 years, a much loved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend. Clara enjoyed many things, traveling, fishing, playing cards, golf, horses, gardening, putting up fruits and vegetables, cooking. She loved to learn new things, like learning to oil paint, quilting, crocheting, knitting, teaching herself to lay brick, buying and learning to work a computer, getting online and email. She was doing this into the last of her life. She delighted in being Catholic and deeply loved God and committed all that she did to Him through the Blessed Virgin Mary, living her life passionately. Everything she did she did with intense purpose, loving each minute of it and who she was with at the time. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Carol Guglielmetti and Laura Beech; nieces, Susan Beech, Hazel Sigsby, Patty Haynes and Janet Haynes. She is survived by her husband, John Haynes; her children, Pamela (Harry) Mikan, Cynthia (Jim) Cary, James R. Haynes, John (Terri) Haynes; grandchildren, Stephen and Seth Haynes, Deb and Tim Short, Br. Samuel Cary, LC. Senior Airman Daniel Cary, Jacob and Joseph Cary; great grandchildren, Jamison Lesick, Noah and Clayton Short; sister, June Sigsby; brother, Frank Zimmerman; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Lacey. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 5 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral mass will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Rose Building on the Faith Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer In February, Lois Ozuna spoke to the Hastings Planning Commission on behalf of the Alpha Women’s Center, which is requesting an amendment that would allow the nonprofit organization to move from its current location in a downtown office building to a home in a residential district. Monday, during its regular March meeting, the planning commission discussed and changed language for the proposed amendment and set a date for a public hearing. After discussion and a few changes in wording by the commission, the proposed amendment to allow special use in the R-2 zoning district defines a “crisis-mentoring family home” as being operated by a licensed federally recognized nonprofit agency pro- Service & Safety Check $ 69.95 Includes: Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Web site offers economic help for Michigan families by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kathy Pennington from the MSU Extension office in Barry County has been notifying local 4-H leaders of new information that may help local families impacted by the current economic situation. Due to a request from the Family Resource Management Area of Expertise Team – The Family Economics and Consumerism Team has developed a resource list that can help families with career development, entrepreneurship, financial and housing education resources. “Check out this new resource for the latest, up-to-date resources to assist families in our community,” said Pennington. New information is now available on the MSUE Web page at www.msue.msu.edu/portal/default.cfm. A new national Web site created by Extension, “Managing Your Money In Tough Economic Times,” highlights tips and tools to help families stretch food dollars, decide what bills to pay first, build an emergency fund and manage debt, among other things. This is also an excellent resource for families, said Pennington. It is available online at www.extension.org/pages/Financial_Securit y:_Managing_Money_in_Tough_Times> . For more information, call the Barry County Extension office at 269-945-1388. viding family mentoring for crisis pregnancies, parent-child crisis, relationship crisis and family roles in crisis. Such a home could be located in an existing single-family dwelling in the R-2 district fronting on a state highway or West Green Street. Parking for employees, volunteers and clients shall be provided on site. Overnight and weekend use of the dwelling may be permitted with specific approval of the planning commission. Signage will be limited to one unlit nameplate not to exceed 144 square inches. The planning commission can restrict the days and hours of operation in order to limit possible adverse affects on neighboring residents and maintain the residential quality of the neighborhood. Finally, an accurate 77532469 • Change Oil & Filter up to 5 qts. oil • Lube Chassis • Check Belts & Hoses • Check Steering & Suspension • Frt. 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During the April meeting, the planning commission also will hold a public hearing on the FEMA-FIRM maps and floodplain management ordinance. “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner 77532556 Marguerite R. Butler Pennock Hospital seeks ideas from community �Page 8 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church will meet on Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. The hostesses will be Doris McCaul and Betty Carey. At the Feb. 30 meeting, Roxie Hazel shared with the ladies some of her collections. At this month’s meeting Darwin Bennett will speak. Next week also, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday, March 12. The speaker will be Don Eckman, veteran of World War II sharing some of his experiences during this service time. On Saturday, March 14, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Tammy’s Hair Salon is open for business on Tupper Lake Street. The Weatherwax Ice Cream Shop now has two coin-operated steeds to ride. Their tall, inflated figure bows and bends with every passing breeze. Last week’s bargains at the antiques stores drew record crowds. The municipal parking lot was filled much of Wednesday. So Simply had a special sale at the same time. Antiques fill three floors of the former Western Auto building with its two storefronts as well as the former Lake Odessa Wave building. The overflow booths are housed within the Five and Dime building, formerly D & C variety store. Ash Wednesday was observed at Central United Methodist Church as well as at First Congregational Church. Central members USE YOUR TAX RETURN who attended found printed sheets with suggested readings of both scripture and hymns. Communion was served. The service came before choir practices. Central’s chancel choir is under the direction of Tom Reiser while Ginny Kruisenga is in Florida. While pastor Mark Jarvie is on vacation, Bruce Chadwick of Saranac, will be the speaker at First Congregational Church. He will be representing the Gideon organization with its story of placing Bibles in hotel and motel rooms around the world. Bruce is a retired school superintendent. The coming exhibit at the Depot Complex will be toys and dolls. If you have such items to exhibit, sort them out and be ready for the March 27 set-up date and the exhibits on March 28 and 29. The fish dinners continue at several places around the county. St. Edward’s had a good crowd at their first such meal last Friday. Their choices are macaroni and cheese, fish almondine, vegetables, salad bar, rolls and desserts. Their dinners this season will benefit the nursery/preschool program. A grief support class meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Central United Methodist Church sponsored by Ionia Hospice. The added hours of daylight are very welcome. We have gained many minutes/hours since the darkest days of December. Now it is time to juggle the clocks. Set your clocks E-Z FIX DRIVERS AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. 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Friday, March 6 Pre-school Story Time – Stories about “Kindness” – 10:30–11 a.m. Saturday, March 7 Teen “Duct Tape” Crafts – 1-3 p.m. in the Community Room. Monday, March 9 Craft of the Month – “Crocheting” – 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Tuesday, March 10 Toddler Story Time – Stories about “Moles” – 10:30–10:50 a.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting – 6 p.m. in the Community Room Chess Club – 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Movie Memories begins a Doris Day tribute with “Pillow Talk,” starring Rock Hudson – 5:15–8 p.m. in the Community Room Friday, March 13 Pre-school Story Time – “St. Patrick’s Day” – 10:30–11 a.m. Monday, March 16 Hastings Public Library Board of Directors meeting – 4 p.m. in the Community Room. Tuesday, March 17 Toddler Story Time – Stories about “Bedtime” – 10:30–10:50 a.m. Chess Club – 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Tweens’ Book Club Meeting – 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN 159K miles. 2-door, 131K miles. $ ahead on Saturday night for the one-hour advance to daylight saving time. Helen Rickle, 92, of Charlotte died March 1. She was from Woodland, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Glyda Hitt. Her funeral will be on Friday in Charlotte. 2003 12 FT ROADMASTER Enclosed Trailer 1,700* “Understanding Diversity” workshop series open to all $ See web for current inventory: gogoautoparts.com by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Understanding Diversity, a three-part lunch-and-learn series, will be offered once a month on March 20, April 24 and May 29. Leadership Barry County Director Jennifer Richards said her organization was asked to sponsor this series after a local business endured shouting of racial epithets at a group of people gathered there. The programs will focus on the understanding of diversity to include the meaning of race relations and cultural diversity within Barry County. On March 20, the topic is an introduction to cultural diversity with a focus on understanding diversity values. On April 24, multiculturalism will include a discussion on differences in religion, culture and family structure within the community. The final lunch session on May 29 will cover stereotypes and how they stay alive. All sessions take place on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include lunch. The study and understanding of differing cultures is an important part of living in a world that is rapidly becoming multi-cultural, said Richards. Understanding the multi-cultural world has an impact on local businesses and communities. Each of the three sessions will include a lecture, class discussion and practical exercises addressing issues of cultural awareness and human relations. Richards stressed that the goal is to increase understanding. Among the outcomes Leadership Barry County hopes participants develop is an awareness of group behaviors influenced by differences in culture and how mis-aligned perceptions can have an impact on the community. The workshops will be held in the community room in the lower level of the Hastings City Bank at 150 W. Court St. in Hastings. Hastings City Bank and Kellogg Community College are the sponsors of the series. The cost is $25 per session or $65 for all three sessions. Alumni of Leadership Barry County can save by paying $20 per session or $50 for all three sessions. For more information about this lunchand-learn series, to pick up an application or for more information about Leadership Barry County, call Richards at 269-945-0526. Landlord seems a little too interested Dear Annie: I just moved to a very nice community five months ago. The people are so friendly, warm and helpful. My house is located not far from the ocean on a very secluded cul-de-sac. I have a 12-month lease and pay rent monthly. It has come to my notice in recent weeks that my landlord is exceptionally nosy. I see him around on a regular basis, not doing anything but driving around in circles, especially in the late evenings. One evening, I was taking out my trash and noticed him leering into the window of the young couple that lives down the block. This is simply wrong, not to mention a total invasion of their privacy. Should I report him to the police? Should I say something to him directly? Or should I just mind my own business? So far I have caught him doing this four times. He's sort of creepy. — Elderly Lady in Her 70s Dear Lady: There's no way to know if your landlord suspects the couple of doing something illegal or if he's just trying to catch a glimpse of them. Do not confront your landlord. Either call the police and report what you saw, allowing them to handle it, or go to the young couple and inform them they ought to close their blinds. Single life can be wise choice Dear Annie: My daughter, "Annabelle," is single and will be 50 next month. She is the youngest of my six children, all of whom are happily married with children of their own. While my other sons and daughters settled down quite early in life, Annabelle did not. She is a trained psychologist, loves her work and is adamant that she enjoys being single. Even though she has always had plenty of male friends, she has said she will never give up her precious freedom for any man. I do have to admit, even as a child, Annabelle was always fiercely independent, but so were two of my sons who both now have grown children. How can one child out of six choose to be so different? — J. Dear J.: There are dozens of reasons why some people choose the single life, and one may be that she truly prefers her privacy and enjoys the solitude. Marriage is not for everyone, and there is no crime in that. In fact, too many people marry for the wrong reasons and are worse off for it. If Annabelle is happy, please try to be happy for her. Only child has become a lonely senior Dear Annie: A while ago, you printed a letter from "Dying of Loneliness in Oregon," a widow who was an only child with distant relatives she had not contacted in ages. I am a very young-looking 65-year-old widow and an only child. My husband was also an only child. My parents are dead. I have no nieces or nephews, and my aunts and uncles are all dead, except one uncle by marriage who is 97 and lives in another state. Is there a support group for people who are all alone in the world? Living without family is the most horrible existence there is, especially when your health is not good. Friends are not the same. You still have to go home to an empty house. — Lonely in Michigan Dear Lonely: Unless family members live with you, it's still an empty house. If you're looking for company on a daily basis, consider moving to a retirement or over-55 living community. Aside from the welcoming communal areas, the available activities will keep you busy and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Also check out AARP (aarp.org or 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)) and the Red Hat Society (redhatsociety.com). You might not be able to create more family members, but you can make a family out of your friends. Quitting continues to elude alcoholic Dear Annie: I am a 48-year-old woman who has struggled with alcoholism for almost 30 years. My drinking was the cause of my two divorces, and my child was made a ward of the state. I lost a promising career because I showed up to work drunk. I have been in jail, homeless shelters, detox centers and hospitals. I've wrecked cars and been injured due to falls. I've lost friends, and many of my relatives no longer speak to me. Those who do are worried that I will end up dead. I have tried every method imaginable to stop drinking — Alcoholics Anonymous, rehabilitation centers, group and individual therapy, Antabuse, pastoral counseling, halfway houses, even hypnosis — all without success. I cannot seem to stay sober for more than a couple of weeks at a time. Each day I get up in the morning resolving not to drink, but the first thing I do is go to the store to get beer and drink all day. I'm never able to carry through with even the simplest plans. People have told me I must be self-destructive and have a death wish. I have heard of those who successfully stopped drinking, so I know it can be done, but it seems beyond my reach. Please help. — Desperate Alcoholic Dear Desperate: You recognize the problem and want help, but you seem to have difficulty staying on track. First see your doctor and be tested for adult attention deficit disorder and clinical depression. Either of these could be hampering your efforts. Many current alcohol programs rely on a combination of psycho-social and behavioral therapy, and there are newer drugs that may be more effective for you. It also may help to check yourself into a rehab facility for a longer period of time so you can break some of the habits that sustain your drinking. Please don't give up. Hubby’s sweetheart is now e-mail contact Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our 60s. I recently found out he has been emailing his old high-school sweetheart. She is also married. The e-mails I have seen are very innocent, about what's happening in their lives, etc. My husband claims he started corresponding with her after the last high-school reunion, which was in 2005, but I found earlier e-mails. I told him I thought it was odd to be corresponding with an old girlfriend. I don't think it's appropriate. What do you say? Is it some kind of midlife crisis thing? — Puzzled Dear Puzzled: If the correspondence is still innocent after three or four years, chances are your husband is simply keeping in touch with an old friend. The fact that she's an old girlfriend is what's raising your hackles and why he kept the e-mails a secret. So we recommend you enjoy them together. Add your own postscript to his messages so she knows you see them. You may even gain a friend in the process. Writer grew to love ‘hayseed’ town Dear Annie: This is in response to "No Hayseeds Here," who is having second thoughts about retiring to her husband's hometown where she feels out of place. I would advise they not sell their present house until they have rented and lived in her husband's hometown for at least six months. By then, they should know whether they can live there happily. My experience is the opposite of hers. I came from the "progressive states" to live for 30 years in the hayseed ones. I prefer the hayseeds. My children find their progressive cousins abrasive. There really is a difference in attitudes and manners. I would hate to have to move back. — Proud To Be a Hayseed Dear Proud: People should live where they are comfortable, emotionally and financially. Some like a quieter, relaxed environment, and others prefer more activity. What you call "abrasive," someone else would call "stimulating." Whatever floats your boat. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �Page 9 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES The village of Hastings in 1863 was Retirees must make (at least) five key financial decisions When you’re working, you have a financial and growth-oriented investments, with the sor and a tax professional, now would be a quite different from present-day city strategy that is largely based on one goal: sav- proportions depending on your risk tolerance good time to start. Once you’ve got your by M.L. Cook (circa 1940) On July 15, 1880, the writer and an Albion College friend, George Bowers, purchased the Hastings Banner from George M. Dewey, grandfather of the famous district attorney. Three newspapers were published here: The Hastings Banner, the Republican paper; Hastings Journal, advocating the principles of the Greenblack party; and The Barry County Democrat, started by Andrew J. Bowne, then president and largest stockholder of Hastings National Bank who was also interested in several other banks. Bowne was a sound money man and did not relish the Greenback notions of John H. Dennis, who then published the Journal. In 1882, Bowers sold his interest in the Banner to the writer and purchased a big farm in North Dakota, near Hillsboro. In1887, the writer’s brother-in-law, the later Gen. A. S. Kniskern, became associated with him in the publication. This partnership continued until 1890, when my brother, William R., bought out Mr. Kniskern, who then returned to the Army a little later. He made a record in the World War which was warmly praised by his West Point classmate, the Commander of the American forces in that war, Gen. Pershing. Gen. Kniskern was then purchasing agent for the Army at Chicago and at one time had several thousand men working over him. The partnership with my brother for a half century has been a happy experience. There was never quarrel nor an angry word spoken by either of us. We did not always have the same views, but if any differences of opinion arose, we were always able to settle them amicably. At that time, Hastings had one railroad, the Michigan Central. The roadbed of the proposed Kalamazoo, Hastings and Lowell narrow gauge line was graded to this city from Kalamazoo to Woodbury. The writer spent much time canvassing for the Banner, driving from house to house, and so became well acquainted with all parts of the county. The first gravel roads in Barry County were then in the Assyria Township road district of which the late A. G. Kent was overseer. At that time, every highway in this district was graded and graveled. The writer can remember when gravel roads were first built from Hastings, No. 1 was constructed to what is now Lake Algonquin. Later, under the leadership of the late P. T. Colgrove, a good road was built from this city to his farm in Rutland. There were no factories here in 1880, unless a planing mill and two new mills could be classed as such. There was no paving. Street work then consisted of scraping dirt from the side of the road each spring in to the middle of it and leaving it there for the wheels of wagons and buggies to pack and harden the surface. Then it was rutty, making travel uncomfortable. There were no telephones, no automobiles, no airplanes. If anyone had dared suggest then that people would ride from 50 to 75 miles an hour over a highway in Barry County in a vehicle propelled by gasoline, he would have been considered of unsound mind. A man who had then predicted that airplanes would soar into the regions above the earth, at speeds five times as fast as the fastest train, would have been sent to Kalamazoo as a lunatic. I was 5 years old when I rode with my parents from our Prairieville farm to Hastings early in September 1863, nearly 77 years ago. Hastings was then a straggling village of about 1,200 people. What now is the Second Ward was farmland. Houses were mostly occupied by people who worked the land instead of persons of varied pursuits as we have nowadays. State Street descended quite abruptly from about three rods east of the intersection of State and Michigan Avenue into the narrow Fall Creek Valley. There was a narrow bridge over that stream and the steep Kenfield hill on the opposite side. The old Kenfield residence still stands. There was a saw mill near it. There was a dam on Fall Creek near the north side of Fall Creek near the north side of Court Street. The impounded water extended back to what is now Grand Street. That was our skating pond in winter. The water was too smelly in summer for bathing. The ‘old hole’ was the deep place in the river, north of the bookcase factory. At the intersection of Grand and Hanover there was a small mill pond, which was fed by a race that extended about and Hanover was the grist mill called the upper mill, owned by Barlow and Goodyear, Hastings merchants. Both grist mills here and the saw mill were operated by Fall Creek water power. There was much more water in it than now. Afterwards steam was required for both mills. There were then a few scattering of houses in the First Ward. Most of their owners had considerable acreage in that area. The only bridge across Thornapple at that was on Michigan Avenue. The village was built up quite solidly on the south side of the river to that park on which the high school building stands. There were a scattering of houses south and east, also south and west of the school-house block. The latter area was dubbed “Bumble Bee Plains” - now a fine residential district. There were a few houses there but they were small and generally unpainted. Coming into the city from the west on Green Street, the first woods were known as the “West Creek Woods;” now the property of the fish hatchery. There was a cleared space from the edge of the woods at the top of West Creek Hill to a line just east of Roy Fuller’s residence. From that point almost to the bend in Green Street, which McIntyre’s new home is located, back of that was “Dunning’s Woods.” Mr. Dunning lived near the bend in Green Street on the south side. In the days when passenger pigeons were so numerous, in their fall migrations south, I have seen the trees in Dunning’s Woods – literally alive with pigeons. I have seen flocks of them flying over Hastings so dense that they almost darkened the sky. It seems incredible that this species is now extinct. In courthouse square was the old frame, two-story county building. Around this square was an ornamental wood fence. Stile steps enabled one to get over the fence on the north and south sides. You may be sure there was no manual training for boys, no home economics for girls in the Hastings school in those days. Both were expected to get such training at home. No music was taught. There were no sports with directors. The languages were not taught, unless the principal of the school, as well he was called then, could sandwich in some language teaching – usually Greek or Latin – during or after regular hours. On both sides of State Street were one and two story wooden structures. They also extended for a block up Jefferson Street, with a few on the east side of Michigan Avenue north State Street. There were two churches in Hastings at that time – the Presbyterian, which stood where it does now, and the Methodist, which now is the Odd Fellows hall. The original Methodist Church was a very small affair compared with the present structure. Several additions were put on the original frame building as can be seen if one inspects it. I doubt if there were 100 members in the two churches. Their Sunday schools were also small. As far as churches and interest in them is concerned, there has been a vast improvement in recent years. People then had good times socially – at dances and public gatherings. I remember the socials held at the houses where I attended with my parents. There were plenty of eats, and you paid what you felt like giving. People didn’t have much money in those days, and they were not overly generous with what they had. These socials were enlivened by games of “snap and catch ‘em,” “drop the handkerchief,” etc. Kissing games were quite popular at that time. One of the ways of paying a preacher then was to have a donation for him. I remember some times when there were gifts of salt pork, dressed chickens, eggs, and in the winter time, Continued next column This creamery used to stand at the corner of Hanover and Bond streets in Hastings. ing money for a comfortable retirement. You’ll likely have to make many adjustments over several decades to ensure that you stay on track saving and investing. But once you retire, a new goal arises — investing so you can remain retired. To help yourself achieve this goal, you will need to make a number of investment decisions. Which of these decisions are most important? Here are five to consider: • How much will you spend each year? Before you can pursue an appropriate investment strategy, you’ll need to know about how much you'll spend each year. Estimate your costs for housing, food, travel, entertainment, insurance, gifts — everything. Keep in mind that your expenses will likely change annually, especially for items such as health care. Don't forget about inflation, which will likely cause your expenses to increase over the years. • How should you balance your investment portfolio to provide sufficient income and growth opportunities? Clearly, you'll need your investments to provide a source of income during your retirement years. At the same time, you will need some growth potential to overcome the effects of inflation, which can erode your purchasing power. Consequently, you will need a mix of income- Continued from previous column good-sized chunks of beef. Home preserves, etc., were brought in as well as gifts of money, which were not extravagant by any means. On the whole, I think people enjoyed living and got a good deal out of life. There was no Hitler, Mussolini or Stalin to threaten the peace of the world. But the Civil War was on when we moved here in 1886, and there were many Hastings and Barry County men wearing the Union blue, and several were killed or wounded on southern battle fields. News from the front was slow in reaching Hastings. There was no telegraph line here. Our touch with the outside world was through the daily stage. No daily papers reached our city then. But many copies of Detroit weeklies came, and these were carefully read. 77532277 and your lifestyle. • How much should you withdraw each year from your investment portfolio? The answer depends on several factors, including your retirement lifestyle, the size and performance of your investment portfolio, inflation, your estimated life expectancy and the size of the estate you’d like to leave. This decision is important, because the amount you withdraw each year will directly affect how long your money lasts. • From which accounts should you begin taking withdrawals? You may have built three different types of accounts: taxable, taxdeferred and tax-free. It may be a good idea to take withdrawals from your taxable accounts first, thereby allowing your tax-deferred accounts, such as your Traditional IRA and your 401(k), more time to compound and potentially increase in value. If you have a tax-free account, such as a Roth IRA, save it for last to maximize the compounding on money on which you will never pay taxes. (Roth IRA earnings grow tax-free if you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t begin taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2.) That said, this is just a rule of thumb. • When should you take Social Security? You can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly checks will be considerably larger if you wait until your “normal” retirement age, which is likely 65 or 66. But if you need the money, you may be better off by taking Social Security at 62 and giving your tax-deferred accounts more time to potentially grow. As you can see, you’ll need a lot of expertise to successfully manage your financial and investment situations during retirement. If you don’t already work with a financial advi- financial strategy in place, you'll be better prepared to enjoy an active, fulfilling retirement. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 14.62 -.75 AT&T 22.67 -.58 CMS Energy Corp. 10.73 +.10 Coca-Cola Co. 38.83 -4.23 Dow Chemical Co. 6.93 -1.01 Exxon Mobil 64.36 -7.73 Family Dollar Stores 26.47 -.79 First Financial Bancorp 6.69 -1.46 Ford Motor Co. 1.81 -.19 General Motors 1.99 -.23 Intl. Bus. 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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEACH LAKE SEWER DISTRICTS TO: The residents and property owners of the parcels below and all other interested persons. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Depot Museum patrons who braved snow and cold last weekend had a chance to see an eclectic collection of books. The display was organized by topic, including old school books, children’s books, Bibles and religious books, atlases and farm books. The oldest book was a 1785 German New Testament bought by John Waite at an auction. The leather-bound book had metal clasps. A name inside read Kate Lang. There was an 1890 book of Bible stories inscribed as a Christmas present from Bertha and Fred. There was a Bible of Marian and Warren “Bud” Klein that was a wedding gift from Marian’s Aunt Jane and Uncle Harry Hofts. He was the minister who married them in Aug. 3, 1952. Carole Reiser displayed a page from the family Bible that listed the marriage on Oct. 20, 1880, of Jacob Frederick Reiser (born Aug. 24, 1830) to Anna Mary Burkle (born Aug. 7, 1839). Reiser also brought some children’s books used by her husband, Ed. There was a 1938 book An Old Lady and her Pig. There was also a series of Ed’s Three Little PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for sewer engineering services for Leach Lake within the Township, on the estimated costs of such services and on the special assessment districts proposed to be created within which the costs of such improvements are proposed to be collected. Ed Reiser loaned his Three Little Kittens story for the book show. Kittens. Lori McNeal nee Reiser brought a collection of Fisher Price books she had illustrated PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforesaid special assessment districts are more particularly described as follows: “A” 08-06-005-001-00 McKinney 08-06-005-019-00 Blok 08-06-005-020-00 Sandbrook “B” 08-06-005-031-00 Banash 08-06-005-034-00 Jasperse 08-06-005-043-00 Holzmuller 08-06-005-048-00 Boylon & Rewa “C” 08-06-005-053-00 Wilcox “D” 08-06-005-050-00 Pratt PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to make the foregoing improvements and to create the afore-described special assessment districts for the collection of the costs thereof and has tentatively found the foregoing to be reasonable and proper. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing on the foregoing improvements, estimated costs and the special assessment districts within which such costs are to be collected, will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, within the Township on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, commencing at 7:00 pm. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objection to any of the foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates, or special assessment districts that may be raised at such hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the plans, estimates of costs or special assessment districts at or following said public hearing. This is a copy of an Ionia County Directory and a Natural Science Geography book that shows the making of the Panama Canal in 1904. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hastings Charter Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities uppon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need of same. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm to organize and receive the rolls. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, in person or by representative, and to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 77532472 269.948.9690 The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan to hear protest on the following dates: — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Natural Resource Conservation Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2009. 77532176 Have a Printing Need? — NOTICE — 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution... Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you’ll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! IG ES &D Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Monday, March 9, 2009 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Thursday, March 12, 2009 9 am - noon and 2 pm - 6 pm 6 pm to 9 pm 6 pm to 9 pm The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2009 are as follows: Ratio 49.71% 48.97% 48.37% 51.33% Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Multiplier 1.0050 1.0210 1.0330 .9740 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or those requesting hardship forms should contact the Clerk seven days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 (269) 758-4003. ADVERTISEMENT for the BOB KING PARK BOOSTER STATION & RESTROOM by the CITY OF HASTINGS 77532539 Castleton Township Meeting Schedule The Castleton Township Board of Review for 2009 will be held at the Township Hall at 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 on the following dates: s • N PR IN TIN G The 2009 Road Resolution and the issue of dust control on township roads will be discussed at the March 11, 2009 regular township board meeting, commencing at 7:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. BOARD OF REVIEW *H *O igh ne Q Ch •C eck H ua o ou lit •F olor ut o ol u C rP yF •C di op r s n p ec •B olla g & ies ho ilm i al t se •C lack ing Lam to r v u i & na * Pro ice •P sto W t s i las m ng hi : ce an Ru te tic d ss M Bin bbe Cop or i in r d St es in e! am g g* p • OR OL Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 CO PIE To contact one of our Printing Specialists Call: 1 I NT RI LP •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder •Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Chronicle & Community Advisor •Battle Creek Shopper •Lowell Ledger & Buyers’ Guide NG Publishers of: ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW 02705804 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the project, it will cause a special assessment district roll to be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof and another hearing will be held preceded by notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed and by publication in the Hastings Banner, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. in 1995. The Third Eclectic Reader 1879 belonged to David Tobias. He was great uncle to Nancy Cunningham. The Natural School Geography belonged to Edgar Reiser in 1915. It cost $1.25. The book had pictures of the construction of the Panama Canal in 1904. There was a Roy Rogers book from 1952 and a 1940 Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hatches an Egg. Lynda Cobb brought the Little House series that belonged to her daughter Laura Cobb when she was 10 years old in the 1980s. Lynda also brought Laura’s Ashton Drake doll. Classic books included Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. Gift From the Sea by Anna Morrow Lindbergh and Robinson Crusoe by Daniel DeFoe. The next Depot event will be the doll and toy show Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, 2 to 5 p.m. Anyone who has an unusual or antique toy to loan for the weekend may call Waite at 517-566-7317. Tuesday, March 3 - Organizational Meeting - 9:00 am Monday, March 9 - Appeal Hearing - 9:00-12 noon & 1-4 pm Tuesday, March 10 - Appeal Hearing - 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2009 assessments. Written protests may be sent to the above address by Monday, March 9. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . 50.31%. . . . . . 0.9938 Commercial . . . . . . . . . . 51.28%. . . . . . 0.9750 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.12%. . . . . . 1.0179 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . 51.70%. . . . . . 0.9671 Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% . . . . . . . . 1.00 Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor Castleton Township 517-852-9479 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 06687468 The City of Hastings is soliciting sealed proposals for the Bob King Park Booster Station and Restroom The work includes construction of a water system booster station in conjunction with a new park restroom facility and all related work. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Hastings at their City Hall located at 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders shall be planholders of record. Bidders must obtain Contract Documents at the offices of Williams & Works, 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; Telephone (616) 224-1500. Bids based on Contract Documents obtained by any other means may be rejected. A non-refundable payment of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. Contract Documents may be examined for informational purposes only at the offices of: Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids Builders Exchange of Lansing Builders Exchange of Kalamazoo McGraw Hill Plan Room, Lansing CNS off Michigan, Wyoming A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site to answer questions about the Contract Documents and to address field conditions. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. The City of Hastings reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City. 77532560 City of Hastings BY ORDER OF: Jeff Mansfield, P.E. City Manager �Page 11 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 72-28; All Star Childcare 58-42; King Pins 58-42; Yankee Zypher 5545; Boyce Milk Hauler 51-49; Hastings City Bank 50 1/2-49 1/2; Hurless Machine Shop 48 1/2-51 1/2. Men’s High Games - J. Markley 256; M. Hall 233; S. Anger 227; D. Cherry 213; D. Risher 211; J. Wanland 199; K. Armstrong 194; R. O’Keefe 193; G. Hause 192. Men’s High Series - J. Markley 665; M. Hall 625; S. Anger 654; D. Cherry 528; D. Risher 565; J. Wanland 568; K. Armstrong 526; R. O’Keefe 550; G. Hause 508. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 9:00 AM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Roll. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARGER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to NOON 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2009 CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Personal RATIO 49.29% 50.33% 60.06% 52.78% -0-0- MULTIPLIER 1.0144 .9934 .8325 .9473 -0-0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77532084 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Woodland Township Board of Review will meet at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Michigan on March 3, 2009 to receive and review the assessment roll. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday March 09, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary but will be taken and given preference. For appointments call 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home). Answering machine messages returned ASAP. 77531887 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2009 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Ratio 50.91 48.49 49.91 49.40 Multiplier .9832 1.0311 1.0000 1.0000 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Dave Bursley, 156 S. Main, Woodland, Michigan 48897. 269-367-4915 (office) or 269-367-4214 (home) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Prairieville Township Board of Review 2009 will be held at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, MI 49046 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, Organizational meeting, 10:00 am Wednesday, March 11, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, March 13, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, March 20, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please call 269-623-2664 for appeals appointment or a written protest may be sent to address above and shall be received by March 24, 2009. The Board of Review will meet as many more days deemed necessary to hear appeals and equalize 2009 assessments. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real and personal for 2009 are as such: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Ratio 47.00% 43.30% 50.11% 50.14% 50.00% Multiplier 1.0638 1.1547 0.9978 0.9972 1.0000 Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 204; S. Beebe 194; J. Clements 192; A. Hall 74; B. Norris 161; B. Smith 160; V. Scobey 156; J. Steeby 158. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 538; S. Beebe 496; J. Clements 481; A. Hall 430; B. Norris 409; B. Smith 450; V. Scobey 422; M. Westbrook 411. Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 74-34; CBS 70-38; Trouble 67.5-40.5; Coleman’s 62.5-45.5; Lynn Denton Agency 60.5-47.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 55-49; Lu’s Team 54.5-53.5; Super Crisp 42.5-65.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 37.5-66.5; Ghost Team 12-92. Good Games Last Week - J. Conger 226; S. VandenBurg; T. Daniels 193; J. Rice 193; L. Potter 189; L. Trumble 187. Mixerettes Kent Oil 64.5-39.5; Sassy Babes 63-41; Dewey’s Auto Body 58-46; Nashville Chiropractic 55-49; James Process Service 50.5-53.5; NBT 48-56; Dean’s Dolls 47-57. Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 194475; L. Potter 214-545; J. Pitch 169; N. Potter 168; S. Dunham 170-441; M. Rodgers 150423; S. Blakely 140-398; J. Alflen 194-500; J. Rice 192-525; L. Elliston 211-539; B. Hathaway 188; S. Merrill 190; V. Carr 191; S. Nash 189-486; D. Worm 185-493; S. Drake 170-476. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 63.5-40.5; Lucky Strike 59.5-44.5; King Pins 58.5-45.5; Usedtobe #1 58.5-45.5; Sun Risers 54.5-49.5; Butterfingers 54-50; Early Risers 51.5-52.5; Just Friends 49.5-54.5; Be Happy 47-57; M&M’s 43.560.5; Three Gals and a Guy 43-61; Kuempel 41-63. Women’s High Games and Series - A. Tasker 148; S. Pennington 212-533; J. Talsma 150; M. Wieland 170; R. Pitts 144; E. Dunham 158; E. Moore 141-376; S. Merrill 194; B. Maker 156-418. Men’s High Games and Series - R. Boniface 173; C. Purdum Sr. 247-594; N. Thaler 185-429; L. Markley 167; D. Murphy 164-417; W. Talsma 183-542; G. Forbey 179497; R. Walker 202-558; E. Count 200-557; P. Krystiniak 175; B. Akers 215-561; G. Waggoner 184; H. Gibson 174; C. Purdum Jr. 215. Wednesday P.M. Shamrock Tavern 65-39; Eye and ENT 5747; NBT 51-53; Hair Care 50-54; Seeber’s 4658; The River 43-61. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 190; B. Hathaway 189; R. Murrah 178; S. Pennington 177; J. Pettengill 145-396; G. Scobey 160-445; D. Seeber 199; N. Boniface 182-493; N. Potter 178-461; L. Elliston 202542; T. Christopher 177; Y. Cheeseman 188525; A. Tasker 144; D. Huver 168. Friday Night Mixed Oldies But Goodies 30; An’D Signs 24; Lucky #13 24; We’re a Mess 22; Spencers Towing 21; Team #14 21; Here 4 the Party 20; Ten Pins 18; All But One 18; 9-n-a-Wiggle 17; Spare Time 14; Dum Schitz 13; Greasy Balls 9. Women’s Good Games and Series - J. Gasper 199-590; T. Bush 189-525; P. Ramey 186-515; K. Becker 188-507; K. Kuhlman 171-480; R. Murrah 180-474; C. Thomson 154-433; S. Vandenburg 198; M. Heath 191; M. Mathis 184; T. Healey 182; L. Smith 178; O. Gillons 161; M. Draper 158. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Pennington 242-642; H. Pennington 244-642; J. Bush 205-609; J. Wanland 208-590; B. Madden 190-554; T. Ramey 219-524; M. Albert 159-454; K. Matthews 157-367; R. Guild 238; F. Thompson 208; A. Taylor 201; J. Smith 194; B. Bell 185; T. Healey 178; M. Vugteveen 176. Sunday Night Mixed Straight Liners 62; Bounty Hunters 57 1/2; Sandbaggers 57; Striking Distance 56 1/2; Skabbs 56 1/2; Pin Chasers 56; Late Arrivals 55; Mary’s Hair and Naisl 54 1/2; Wright Zone 50 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 49 1/2; Late Comers 47; Funky Bowlers 45 1/2; R&N 36 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. James 228-596; K. Becker 184-530; N. Mroz 194-521; Z. House 178-485; F. Ames 163449; L. Wright 156-403; J. Ackels 135-377; S. Vandenburg 226; A. Hubbell 216; K. Carr 185; H. Jordan 171; K. Farlee 168; C. Demott 151. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. tubbs 222-631; T. Heath 223-607; C. Merica 230580; T. Demott 152-430; B. Hubbell 213; R. Snyder 200; D. Wright 198; B. Churchill 195; M. Kidder 177; S. Wilkins 169; N. Rich 151. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77532190 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning commission on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1) Applicant, Mr. Ernie Morgan, is requesting Special Land Use and Site Plan Review Permit for the construction of a 30’ x 36’ accessory building (Ordinance 4.20) to be used for garage and storage purposes. The property in question is Parcel # 08-012-020-001-00, located at 13190 Kane Road, Plainwell, MI, and is zoned “A” Agricultural Zone. 2) Applicant, Mr. Loyal Perry III of 15736 S M-43 Hwy., Hickory Corners, MI 49060, is requesting a Special Land Use (Article VII) for a home occupation (Section 4.19) in a “R-1” Residential Zone for Parcel # 08-012-036-021-00. The request is to use a portion of existing home as office for meeting customers and use of a existing barn for storage of truck and tools. 3) Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to participate in discussion on the matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMMISSION Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 77532503 IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The 2009 Board of Review for Irving Township will meet as follows: • Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:00PM, Organization Meeting • Monday, March 9th from 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 5:00PM • Tuesday, March 10th from 1:00PM - 5:00PM & 6:00PM - 9:00PM Written appeals will be accepted by March 10th or postmarked by March 9th, 2009. The tentative equalization ratios for computation of SEV of real property are as follows: Irving 2009 Ratios and Multipliers Classification of Real Property Ratio Real Property Multiplier Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Development 50.72 47.70 49.30 53.00 None in Class None in Class Commercial Industrial Utility PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 50.00 50.00 0.9858 1.0482 1.0142 0.9434 1.000 1.000 1.000 Persons with disabilities that need special assistance, please contact Carol Ergang at (269) 948-8893. George London, Supervisor, Irving Township 77531873 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located 206 West Court St., in Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendments to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008: MAP CHANGE A-2-2009 Request to rezone property in Section 4, Baltimore Township (see attached map). A parcel of land in the SW 1/4, Sec 4, T2N, R8W, described as beg at a point 256 ft S from the center of the intersection of Mixer Rd & Hwy M37 for POB, th S’ly along M37 195 ft, th E’ly at right angles 200 ft, th N’ly at right angles 195 ft, th W’ly 200 ft to POB, Ex beg at a point 451 ft S’ly along M37, from the intersection of Mixer Rd & Hwy M-37, th E’ly at right angle 155 ft for POB, th E 45 ft, th N 79 ft, th SW’ly to POB. Parcel #08-02-004-358-00 FROM RR (Rural Residential) to MU (Mixed Use) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Hall at least (7) days in advance of hearing appeal. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or e-mail to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, in Hastings, MI, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77532496 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($110,840.97), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532011 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seven Cents ($168,520.07), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 398.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3003758 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 77532171 03/19/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R. Gondek and Veronica L. Gondek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2004, and recorded on October 22, 2004 in instrument 1135932, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 85/100 Dollars ($102,947.85), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 18. Also: That parcel of land in Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 88 of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat No. 1, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 18, thence South 79 degrees 51 minutes East 165.87 feet; thence South 1 degree 51 minutes West 141.85 feet; thence North 79 degrees 51 minutes West 211.0 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 88; thence North 34 degrees 54 minutes East along the East line of said Lot 88 a distance of 58.89 feet; thence North 10 degrees 9 minutes East along said East line of Lot 88 a distance of 86.89 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531781 File #246369F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Linda Weyerman, a married woman and Eldon B. Weyerman,her husband, Mortgagors, to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of August, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 5th day of September, 2003 in Liber Document #1112549 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Three Thousand Two Hundred Eight & 12/100 ($93,208.12), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.3750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: That part of the East 1 / 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 36, T4N, R(W, lying South of Hammond Road, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the above described premises for the place of beginning; thence South 220 feet; thence West 115 feet; thence North 220 feet; thence East 115 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 2/12/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77531842 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Vanderveen, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005 and recorded July 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150043, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 82/100 Dollars ($89,122.82) including interest at 12.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 (South 1/4 corner); thence North 00 degrees East 1512.0 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 (formerly described as being 93 rods North of said South 1/4 corner; thence North 75 degrees 00 minutes West 308.5 feet along the centerline of Bowens Mill Road to the Place of Beginning; thence North 75 degrees 00 minutes west 88.0 feet; thence South 10 degrees 30 minutes West 159.87 feet; thence South 75 degrees 00 minutes East 75.50 feet, thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East 159.38 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532489 File No. 199.5135 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife and Todd J. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead and Kris P. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174508, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-MLN1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 08/100 Dollars ($310,996.08) including interest at 7.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 5 of Whispering Pines Estates, a Condominium Established by Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1023989, Barry County Records, and being designated as Barry County Condominium Plan Number 12, as amended, with rights in the general, common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of Michigan if 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532212 File No. 269.4760 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 16th day of January, 2009 the sum of $67,720.12, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP: 08-04-028-205-000-01 THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77531469 (616) 527-1750 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, A SINGLE MAN, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on December 15, 2005, in Document No. 1157736, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($149,811.15), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 22, WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 822 FEET; THENCE EAST 435 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 22, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE WEST SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID SECTION LINE 297 FEET; THENCE EAST 148.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE FIRST MENTIONED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY M-37 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531815 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CYRUS SIMMONS and JUNE SIMMONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2006, and recorded on June 22, 2006, in Document No. 1166346, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($195,200.93), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 2006 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 634.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER 1 / 4 POST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 1494.8 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4, 1319 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1328.7 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST 138.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 26 MINUTES WEST 273.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 17.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 195.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 32 MINUTES WEST 50.4 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE 458.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531786 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Davis, married and Rachel L. Davis, married, joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Hillside Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2003, and recorded on November 15, 2004 in instrument 1137209, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One And 55/100 Dollars ($116,671.55), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 220 feet of the East 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, except the East 291 feet thereof. Together with a non-exclusive easement 66 feet in width for ingress, egress and utilities, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 6, distant South 150 feet from the Northeast corner of said East 1/2 of South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6; thence West 258.0 feet parallel with the North 1/8 line of said Section 6; thence South 103 feet parallel with the East line of Section 6; thence West 253 feet parallel with said North line to the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531685 File #237264F03 �Page 13 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25247-NC In the matter of Taylor James Harris. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 3/25/2009 at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition for change of name of Taylor James Harris to Taylor James Kingsley. Taylor James Harris 10865 Enzian Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 664-5945 77532494 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Shannon P. Elston, single man, to First National Bank of America, dated July 21, 1999 and recorded on August 3, 1999 in Instrument 1033341, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $35,723.53. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on March 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 13.75 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Lots 131 and 132 of Steven’s Wooded Acres #2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. The redemption period will be six months from the date of sale; but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: February 16, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 77521996 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jill A Woodall, a married woman and Daniel Woodall, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 17, 2003 in instrument 1119458, and rerecorded on January 6, 2004 in instrument 1120315, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Five And 41/100 Dollars ($76,495.41), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 396 feet of West 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531977 File #208194F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CLIFFORD M. MEAD and SHARI S. MEAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003, in Document No. 1097420, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($85,096.78), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 12, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 42 OF VALLEY PARK SHORES #1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 38 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77531791 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on September 25, 2007, by Randy A. Billings, Jr., a married man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2007, in Instrument #20071001-0002605 [the "Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eighty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($129,084.52), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at the North 1⁄4 post of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence East 402.47 feet along the North line of said Section 2; thence South 00 degrees 14' 01" East 290.00 feet; thence West 401.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20' 20" West 290.00 feet along the North and South 1⁄4 line of said Section 2 to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2481 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale, as the property has been determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: February 23, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77532162 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent R. Wheeler and Jacqueline A. Wheeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2006, and recorded on September 15, 2006 in instrument 1170058, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to IndyMac Federal Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four And 24/100 Dollars ($216,184.24), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the West 330 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531755 File #245870F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DALE R. SIBLEY, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2006, and recorded on January 4, 2007, in Document No. 1174612, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($167,474.84), including interest at 8.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 16 TODD'S ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2996920 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 77531961 03/12/2009 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. FORECLOSURE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Thomas Fenner, a Single Man to Sand Ridge Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2004 and recorded January 30, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121494 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, by assignment dated January 18, 2008 and recorded January 28, 2008 in Instrument Number 200801280000859 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and EightySeven Cents ($135,054.87) including interest 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 3 rods West of the Northwest corner of Lot 9 of Daniel Staley's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof: thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods: Thence South 12 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 8 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 609 Grant Street, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-04931 ASAP# 2997234 02/19/2009, 77531966 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. fka IndyMac Bank, F.S.B by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 92/100 Dollars ($104,861.92) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532217 File No. 225.1119 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Weber, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2005, and recorded on July 22, 2005 in instrument 1149837, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($167,151.82), including interest at 5.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Walthor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532143 File #248314F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 05/100 Dollars ($95,954.05) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 ASAP# 3006090 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 03/19/2009 77532202 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Lamkin and Gloria J Lamkin, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2006, and recorded on June 16, 2006 in instrument 1166047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty And 65/100 Dollars ($88,640.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Westerly 66 feet of the Easterly 198 feet of Lot 6 of Assessor's plat number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, being recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 10, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532484 File #250001F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Daniel Beltz, unmarried, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169954, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $152,092.00 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 1PM, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 9.13%(adjustable), all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 86 of Valley Park Shores No. 2, Sections 19 and 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62, Barry County Records. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, March 5, 2009 Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 Ext. 5425 77532517 L0094MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Hatcher, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2006, and recorded on March 9, 2006 in instrument 1161130, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 40/100 Dollars ($84,167.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 30 feet of Lot 2 and the East 20 feet of Lot 3, Block 33 of Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531733 File #245764F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY SAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2008, and recorded on March 17, 2008, in Document No. 20080317-0002435, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,249.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5 OF DANIEL STRIKER'S ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 11 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532207 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr. a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, a married woman, to Select Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142437, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage - MI LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Seven and 78/100 Dollars ($69,077.78) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1, R.J. Grants First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. According to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532534 File No. 200.4139 �Page 14 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Smith, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Fairway Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 15, 1999, and recorded on June 22, 1999 in instrument 1031552, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Four And 79/100 Dollars ($69,404.79), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 523 feet South of the Northwest corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence South along Tanner Lake Road 285.5 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence North 285.5 feet; thence West to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531771 File #003524F03 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Sean Williams and Jackie Williams to First Community Federal Credit Union, dated January 13, 2007 and recorded on January 22, 2007 at Document Number 1175360 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $61,993.70. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the east front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6% per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land is located in the County of Barry, Township of Barry State of Michigan and is described as: That part of Lots D, F and vacated Gwin Avenue in the recorded plat of Crooked Lake Summer Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West and described as: Commencing at the SW corner of Lot F of said Plat; thence N 24 degrees 04’ 03” W on the SW line of lot F, 121,00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing N 24 degrees 04’ 43” W on said SW line 121.00 feet; thence N 28 degrees 57’ 56” E on the NW line of said lot, 43.50 feet; thence S 69 degrees 58’ 58” E, 160.0 feet; thence S 04 degrees 03’ 45” west 37.01 feet; thence S 64 degrees 34’ 22” W, 132.18 feet to the place of beginning. Which has the address of: 6620 Central St., Delton, MI 49046. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: February 9, 2009 First Community Federal Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77531764 269/382-3703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ruth Spoolstra, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2004, and recorded on March 31, 2004 in instrument 1124480, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($123,938.38), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 28 Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, as document 1052228 in the Office of Barry County Register of Deed and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532138 File #120077F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric Johnson and Mary Johnson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on November 29, 2006 in instrument 1173221, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty And 52/100 Dollars ($102,520.52), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 176 feet for point of beginning, thence South 220 feet, thence East 1320 feet to the North-South 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 220 feet, thence West 1320 feet to the point of beginning. Except the East 610 feet The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531746 File #191965F02 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 200910 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI, on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., the regular Board meeting to follow. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following: Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77532273 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brent C. Dietiker, an unmarried man and Michele Hielkema, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 26, 2003 in instrument 1114213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Five And 02/100 Dollars ($102,205.02), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also that part of Lot 6 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 on the North line of said Lot 6, thence due South to the North line of Dearborn Street, thence East on the North line of Dearborn Street 3 rods, thence North to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4, thence due West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532001 File #188880F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Hause and Doris Hause husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 20080512-0005065, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three And 91/100 Dollars ($142,573.91), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Described As: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1700.00 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 672.56 Feet Parallel With The North Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 44 Seconds East 66.00 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 281.60 Feet To Centerline Of Gurd Road Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 393.95 Feet Along Said Centerline Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet Thence South 89 Degrees 54 Minutes 47 Seconds West 719.61 Feet Along The North Line Of The South 700.00 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Except: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 13: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1957.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The North Line Of The South 700 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4: Thence North 89 Degrees 54 minutes 47 Seconds East 719.61 Feet Along Said North Line To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 71 Degrees 09 Minutes 26 Seconds East 242.17 Feet To The Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 7.00 Feer Along Said Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532522 File #249929F01 COURT NEWS Kevin Wade Newton, 45, of Vermontville was sentenced Feb. 26 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 36 months of probation for his Feb. 4 conviction on a charge of delivery/manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine. Newton also had his driver’s license suspended for one year, restricted after 60 days. He was assessed court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $360. Previous convictions on Newton’s record include larceny from a building in Barry County in 1983 and the illegal sale of alcohol in Barry County in 2001. Newton was arrested on the cocaine charge in Hastings Jan. 8. Domingo Villarreal Jr., 39, of Hastings and currently incarcerated in Lake County Jail in Baldwin was convicted in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 26 of violating a probation sentence he received from Judge Fisher in 2007. Villarreal had been sentenced to serve 36 months of probation for his May 2007 conviction on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (third offense) and possession of a controlled substance. Judge Fisher ruled that Villarreal will continue on his probation and may perform community service work to earn money toward his court assessments. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYAN A. HUGHES AKA BRYAN HUGHES, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 7, 2007, and recorded on August 15, 2007, in Document No. 20070815-0000938, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and One Cents ($115,318.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 2, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 2416.04 FEET FROM THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 435.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 248.83 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGRESS 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 435.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE CENTER 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 248.83 FEET ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 7753259 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debby Lamance, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on May 31, 2005 in instrument 1147274, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 09/100 Dollars ($77,549.09), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 and the East half of the East half of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, ton 3 North, range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 28 1/2 rods West of the Southeast corner of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 20, thence West 15 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence East 15 rods, thence South 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532507 File #250024F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dawson Thurman, husband of and Toni Thurman, wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded on November 23, 2004 in instrument 1137663, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 81/100 Dollars ($141,356.81), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the center of Leinaar Road on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20, which lies 1212.00 feet due East of the West 1/4 post of said Section 20; thence due East 161.62 feet to the East of the center of Banfield Road; thence South 37 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East 478.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds West 450.68 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 407.40 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532131 File #165543F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 71/100 Dollars ($362,319.71), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532479 File #088559F05 �Page 15 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Wielenga, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 19, 2005 in instrument 1149683, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One And 47/100 Dollars ($111,771.47), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 57 degrees 47 minutes West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly, 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 220.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant therto for ingress, egress, and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described seperately. Description of "Butterfly Lane" a strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 673.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds West, 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 mintues 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 232.83 feet to the North line of said Section and the end of said centerline. 1996, Doublewide Patriot Home, 27 feet, 6 inches by 52 feet 4 inches, Serial number NTA588977 and 78 cert label number EMAC4538ABIN, which by intention of the parties shall constitue a part of the realty and shall pass with it and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532063 File #247722F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole Smith and Arthur Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 14, 2005, and recorded on October 18, 2005 in instrument 1154737, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH1, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-CH1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Two And 16/100 Dollars ($77,402.16), including interest at 9.194% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 265.00 feet along the South line of said Section 10; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 260.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East 265.00 feet to the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 260.00 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for State Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532006 File #246610F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Allan Lapekes and Elizabeth J. Lapekes, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2003, and recorded on December 2, 2003 in instrument 1118548, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen And 06/100 Dollars ($95,915.06), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on Section line 10 rods; thence West 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 8 rods on the East-West 1/4 line to place of beginning. Also, commencing 8 rods West of the East 1/4 post of Section1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East on EastWest 1/4 line 4 rods to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532069 File #247244F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allan Shellenbarger aka Allen R Shellenbarger and Cynthia L Shellenbarger husband and wife, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109286, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-One And 50/100 Dollars ($140,261.50), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North 20 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North on the West line of said Section 8, 160 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West Section line 235 feet; thence Easterly at right angles 200 feet; thence Southerly parallel to the first mentioned course 235 feet; thence Westerly 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531741 File #246112F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred One And 85/100 Dollars ($228,301.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #250201F01 77532498 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMON D. SMITH and KAYSIE SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to FIRST PLACE BANK, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on December 27, 2006, in Document No. 1174400, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($113,385.96), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 2386.71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 777.71 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CASE ROAD; THENCE 221.29 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS MEASURES 2000.00 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 220.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 780.37 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532020 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Abbott and Esperanza Abbott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2004, and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument 1127863, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One And 89/100 Dollars ($100,521.89), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 462.00 Feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 164.26 Feet along said West line, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 40 Seconds East 655.06 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 28 Minutes 48 Seconds East 166.93 Feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 46 Minutes West 655.39 Feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement as described in the Easement description Easement description: the West 66 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, which lies South of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #053388F03 77532075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna E. Devens and Richard P. Devens Jr., husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 27, 2004, and recorded on June 11, 2004 in instrument 1129168, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($205,362.37), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Being known and designated as the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Except: Part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 993.54 feet along the North line of Section 17 to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 1325.07 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 29 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds West 1324.89 feet to the North line of Section 17; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 330.00 feet along said North line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to right of way for County Road across the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof. Together with and subject to a driveway easement, 15.00 feet in width, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 693.54 feet along the North line of Section 17; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds East 33.01 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road and the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 11 seconds East 15.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds West 300.00 feet to the East line of above parcel so described; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 10 seconds West 15.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of County Road; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 38 seconds East 300.00 feet along said right of way to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531776 File #245232F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Troemel, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2001, and recorded on April 11, 2001 in instrument 1058000, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred TwentySeven And 61/100 Dollars ($100,727.61), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West, 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West, 600.00 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230.00 feet parallel with said North Section line; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600.00 feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230.00 feet along said North Section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds East 73.66 feet to point of ending of said centerline. The side lines of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532512 File #175488F02 �Page 16 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Olivet tops Lions by 25 on final night of regular season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Eagles haven’t given their opponents much hope early in games this season. Olivet’s varsity girls’ basketball team closed out an 18-2 regular season with a 6742 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the Maple Valley Lions Friday night. Olivet jumped out to a 20-9 lead in the opening quarter, then pushed that edge to 3218 by the half. “They’re notoriously fast starters and they did exactly that,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. Kelsey Campbell led Olivet with 25 points on the night. She scored 25 of those in the first half. Katy Barkley finished with 16 points for the Eagles, and picked up where Campbell left off in the second half. The Eagles picked things right back up in the second half too, outscoring the Lions 2411 in the third quarter. “I thought we rebounded the ball fairly well tonight,” Wilkes said. “We played with them at times. I was proud of the girls tonight. Over there, they beat us by 30 and it wasn’t much of a game. My kids showed a lot of heart.” The Lion coach was happy with the way his team moved the ball on the offensive end of the floor, and with the solid rebounding night. Elizabeth Stewart led the Lions with 18 points and five rebounds. Jennifer Kent added 12 points. Terri Hurosky had seven points and six rebounds, while Mikaela Bromley added seven points and five boards. The Lions ended the regular season at 1010, with a 9-9 mark in the KVA. The season came to an end Monday, as the Lions fell 50-25 to Leslie in the opening round of the Class C District Tournament at Leslie Monday night. The Blackhawks limited the lions to just 15 points through the first three quarters, including only two in the first. After a 5-2 first quarter, the Blackhawks pushed their lead to 21-9 by the half. Stewart paced the Lions with nine points. Bromley added four. Leslie was led by Paxin Stern’s 13-point night. Ashley Perrin added seven points for the hosts. Eagles jump ahead in 2nd quarter, go on to top Lions A 27-point fourth quarter for the Eagles spoiled Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team’s final home contest of the season Friday night. Olivet outscored the Lions 27-17 in that run, to take a 45-35 half-time lead, and went on to a 74-62 victory. Jay Cousineau had all eight of his points in the period for the Eagles, and Tim Johnson had seven of his 15. Jim McManus led Olivet for the night with 16 points, and did most of his damage in the second half as the Eagles held off the Lions. He had nine of the Eagles’ 14 points in the third quarter. Maple Valley hung with the Eagles early on. Jeff Burd scored eight points in the opening quarter, but finished with ten for the night. He had a great night passing the basketball, finishing with nine assists. Jesse Bromley had four assists. Dustin Houghton led Maple Valley with 22 points ten rebounds. Kyle Fisher added 14 points. Maple Valley is now 3-16 overall this season, and 1-16 in the KVA. The Lions close the regular season with a trip to Delton Kellogg Thursday. Galesburg-Augusta topped the lions 66-31 on Tuesday night. Mark Cochran scored 15 points in the first quarter for the host Rams, knocking down three threes in the process, and finished the night with 23 points. Dylan Davis added 20 points for the Rams. The Lions only had six points as a team in the first quarter and trailed 19-6 after eight minutes. That was nearly as much scoring as the Lions did in the entire second half. Jordan Litzenburg had the only field goal for the Lions in the second half. Maple Valley was just 3-for-4 from the free throw line for its three points in the third quarter, then 4-of-8 to go along with the one field goal in the fourth. Kyle Fisher led Maple Valley with ten points, nine rebounds, and three blocked shots. Houghton added ten points and five rebounds. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Garage Sale National Ads Miscellaneous INDOOR YARD SALEFreeport Community Center, March 13th (10-7), 14th, (93). 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(616)735-3251 or toll free 1-888-403-9293, email: livewellnow7222@sbcglobal. net Wayland goalkeeper Brandon Johnson slides over to send a Kalamazoo United shot wide of the net with help from defender Brandon Giguere during the third period of Tuesday’s pre-regional contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kalamazoo United ends Wayland’s hockey season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There aren’t many teams that could spot a team a six goal lead, then battle back to make things interesting. That’s a positive and a negative thing for the Wayland varsity boys’ hockey team, which saw its season end Tuesday night with an 11-5 loss to Kalamazoo United in the Division 1 Pre-Regional contest at the Wings Stadium Annex in Kalamazoo. “I have to say I thought we dominated play the second and third periods,” said Wayland head coach Ryan McLeod. “We killed off penalties, which we haven’t been able to do this year. I just seemed like when we made a little mistake it was in the back of the net.” Kalamazoo jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening period, getting two goals apiece from Tom Halpin and Tony Noyes. Halpin finished the night with five goals and two assists. Noyes had three goals and one assist. Noyes then scored the first goal of the second period, at the 3:15 mark, and Aaron Moshoginis added his lone goal of the evening, off an assist from Halpin, at the 4:47 mark to make it a 6-0 United lead. The first goal was the toughest one, then they started to come for the Wayland team. Dylan Downs finally got the Wildcats on the scoreboard with a goal at the 5:58 mark, off assists from Nolan Smith and Brandon Sopjes. Downs finished the night with a hat-trick, three goals, and an assist. “He’s one of the reasons we added Hastings to our program this year,” said McLoed. “He’s had a hat-trick in each of the last two games. He’s our spark plug. He has scored 26-percent of our goals this year.” The Wayland team is a co-op that includes players from Wayland, Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, and Hopkins. Kalamazoo United includes athletes from Loy Norrix, Kalamazoo Central, and Hackett Catholic Central. “To see that they can still fight after being down 4-0 shows a lot of what this team has coming down the road,” McLoed said. Downs’ first goal started a flurry of scoring. In a 42 second span, United got a goal from Mac Fink and Wayland added Downs’ second goal on a power play and a goal by 77524024 hoping he keeps at it,” McLoed said. Wayland ends the season with a record of 4-20. The Kalamazoo United coach understands what it means to have a young struggling team. His squad hadn’t won a conference contest in three years heading into this season. And his team could have had a much better regular season (7-18) if it had been able to win some close games. “We’ve had ten one-goal losses this year. You can imagine if we’d won all those games, it’d be a completely different attitude,” coach Johnson said. Kalamazoo United advances to tonight’s pre-regional final against Hudsonville. The Eagles topped West Ottawa 5-2 in Kalamazoo Tuesday evening. POLICE BEAT Lost woman is guided to the county jail A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy who stopped for gas in Delton was in the right place at the right time to place a drunk driver in custody. The deputy was at the Delton Shell on Feb. 28 when a driver entered the station asking for directions to I-94. The deputy could smell the odor of intoxicants coming from the woman, later identified as Susan Diane Spink, 44, of Jackson. The deputy confronted Spink, who said she had gotten lost leaving a party in Kalamazoo and did not know exactly where she was. A blood alcohol content test revealed her blood alcohol level to be .13 percent. Spink was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. Car search turns up marijuana Deputies responding to a single-vehicle accident on Thornapple Lake Road near M-79 arrested Daniel Andrew Kranz, 38, of Nashville after his blood alcohol level was determined to be .146 percent. Kranz, who was injured in the accident, was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment. While he was being taken to the hospital, his vehicle was searched by another deputy. The second deputy found a baggie containing what authorities believed to be marijuana. The contents of the baggie were sent to the Michigan State Police Forensic Laboratory in Lansing. Additional charges may be filed when the results are returned. Man arrested after traffic stop For Rent ART STUDIOS FOR rent, call Bill at (269)945-9300. Gary Allen Sleeman, 44, of Hickory Corners was arrested Feb. 27 when his blood alcohol level after a traffic stop on Kellogg School Road was measured to be .14 percent. Sleeman had originally been stopped by Michigan State Police, who turned the investigation of operating while intoxicated (third offense) over to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. THE PORTAL: 45,000 sq.ft. industrial manufacturing location in city of Hastings is now leasing space as small as 1,200 sq.ft. Ideal for a start up or expansion. 440 volt, loading dock and more. Contact Bill at (269)945-9300. B.C. man admits to domestic assault Hastings Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 100 block of South East Street on Feb. 26. Responding officers were met at the door by man yelling at them to take him to jail. The man, who also told the officers that he was drunk, told officers that what ever the victim told them he did, he did. Officers identified the subject as Carl Pointer, 45, of Battle Creek. Officers spoke with the 49-year-old victim, who told them that Pointer had come home intoxicated, and they began to argue. Pointer apparently then lost his temper and struck her several times. Pointer was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail, facing charges of domestic assault. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Man facing charges of driving drunk A Hastings man is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after Hastings officers stopped him Feb. 28 for driving erratically and having a vehicle defect. Branden Ritsema, 24, of Hastings was stopped by officers in the 1300 block of West State Street shortly after 2 a.m. While officers spoke with Ritsema, they became aware that he had been consuming intoxicants. Ritsema admitted to the investigating officer that he had been. After further investigation Ritsema was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Ritsema’s blood alcohol level registered .16 percent. 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Fink’s goal was short handed, the first of three short-handed goals for his team. “We both started out slow and our kids kind of played to their level,” said Kalamazoo United coach Brad Johnson. Four goals was as close as the Wildcats could get the rest of the night though. Downs scored a power play goal at the 13 minute mark of the second period, and Taylor Klotz added the Wildcats’ only goal of the third period. Wayland outshot Kalamazoo United 23-18 for the night. Wayland goalie Brandon Johnson made seven saves. Johnson, a freshman from Hastings, didn’t start playing hockey until last August. “He’s just a natural athlete. He’s got a lot of drive. He’s got the right attitude and we’re Substance compounds problems for man Wayland’s Dylan Downs and Josh Pogodzinski celebrate Pogodzinski’s goal at the 8:37 mark of the second period which pulled the Wildcats to within 73 against Kalamazoo United Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings Police arrested an area man March 1 while investigating a complaint involving a threat against another man in the 400 block of West Walnut Street. Officers met with the complainant, who was concerned about an acquaintance who had allegedly made a phone call earlier in the day threatening to assault him. Officers made contact with the acquaintance, who was identified as David Cook, 18, of Hastings. During the investigation officers located a small amount of marijuana at his residence. Cook was placed under arrest for being in possession of marijuana and lodged at the Barry County Jail. �Page 17 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Vikes validate conference crown by beating PHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The trophy was already theirs. It was already in the building. But there was one more thing for the first Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team in the past 27 years to win a conference championship to do in the regular season. They needed to beat Portland. And they did it, avenging their only loss of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season by topping the visiting Raiders 46-42 on Senior Night at Lakewood High School. Lakewood honored its six senior players and two senior managers after the game, a game which for all but one of them was the first time they walked off the basketball court after beating Portland. “It felt amazing,” said Lakewood senior guard Chelsey Dow. “All my high school career, I haven’t beaten them once. We finally beat them. It was the last game here and everything. It topped off the night. It really made us feel like we were league champs.” “Just to top if all off, we beat the second place team and we really deserve it.” Senior point guard Alexis Brodbeck was the only Viking to have beaten Portland. She did it with the Viking varsity when she was a sophomore. None of the other Vikings had beaten the Raiders at the varsity, junior varsity, or freshman level. The tears started as the buzzer started to sound. “They’re mostly tears of joy,” said Brodbeck, “but it’s sad to play your last high school home game. I love playing in this gym. I told the girls I don’t see why girls always cry after their last game. I didn’t understand. Then as soon as the buzzer went, tears.” The tears were contagious. “I turn around and Alexis is coming my The members of the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team rush up to accept the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division trophy from Lakewood athletic director Wayne Piercefield after their 46-42 win over Portland on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) way, and she’s got tears in her eyes,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “It hit me. I didn’t realize how big a win that was for our girls until that moment, when they were coming at me with their arms raised.” Lakewood held a slim lead for most of the second half against the Raiders. Early in the fourth quarter, Anna Lynch drilled a threepointer that pushed the Viking advantage to 37-29. The Vikings never did really find a way though to slow down Portland point guard Sierra Riker. She led all scorers on the night with 29 points. She drilled a deep three-point- er to pull her team right back to within five points, then swiped a rebound away from Dow and turned around for two points to make it a 38-34 Lakewood lead. Lakewood’s free throw shooting was a little spotty down the stretch, and it wasn’t until 7.1 seconds remained on the clock that Brodbeck hit a free throw to give her team the final four-point margin it needed. Lynch led the way for the Vikings on the night with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Dow had eight points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Brodbeck added just two points, but had seven assist and four steals. Kati Kauffman pumped in ten points on the night. Behind Riker for the Raiders, Taylor Roe added six points. Thompson said after the game that the Raiders have been his team’s role model, and will continue to be. “They’re definitely a way better basketball team than people though they were going to be. They’re kind of our role models going into next season. They graduated a bunch of girls last season, and we do this season. If they can still be that good maybe we can to.” “That’s six pretty special players right there we’re not going to have next year.” Lakewood’s Anna Lynch is fouled by Portland’s Chelsi Scott as she goes up for a shot in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The other four Viking seniors are Laurel Mattson, Rachel Lynch, Danielle Palmer, and the injured Ashley Morris. Lakewood opened the postseason in the Class B District Semifinals last night at Hastings High School, against Gull Lake. Delton Kellogg faced Charlotte in the late semifinal game Wednesday. The district championship game is slated for 7 p.m. Friday. Vikes turning things around with two league wins by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A season isn’t over with the first loss, or the second, the third, or the 12th. It’s not over when the conference championship is out of reach. It’s not over ‘til it’s over. The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team scored an important victory, its first since Feb. 7, knocking off Portland on Winter Homecoming night at LHS Friday 44-41. “It’s always been there,” said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. “It’s been potential. We turned it into kinetic. That’s a good science term, but it’s true.” Much of the energy came from the two Viking senior post players, Andrew Doane and Logan Lake. Doane had his best night as a varsity player, leading the Vikings with 22 points and 18 rebounds. That was half of the Viking point total, and more than half of their total rebounds. They finished with 31 boards as a team. “I just relaxed and tried to play basketball,” said Doane, instead of trying to do everything.” “I’ve been trying hard, but when I try too hard I’ve been doing the wrong things. Like coach says, it’s just been going back in practice and working on the fundamentals.” Lakewood took a 21-16 lead into the half, and never trailed again in the ball game. The Raiders didn’t make it easy on the Vikings to hold on, but did give them some help. Portland’s 6-8 center Jake Silas missed the front end of a one and one, after pulling down an offensive rebound, with 34 seconds half and Lakewood clinging to a 42-41 lead. Lake pulled down the rebound, and then at the other end of the floor buried a pair of foul shots that sealed the win. Lake finished with six points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. “Logan hits those two huge free throws. That’s a big step for this team. We needed to find a way to finish, and we did it,” said Farrell. “Andrew and Logan have been good captains and good leaders this year.” Lake was 4-of-4 from the foul line on the night, and as a team the Vikings were 9-of-11. Junior guard Ryne Musbach gave the Vikings some hope for the future too. He had six assists to go with two points. “Musbach tonight played as good at the point as he has all year, at handling the ball and running the team,” said Farrell. Portland got 15 points from Silas, 13 from guard Josh Pleyte, and nine from forward Troy Green. The Vikings close the regular season at Fowlerville Thursday. The Vikings had Lakewood’s Logan Lake (center) battles with Portland’s Josh Pleyte for an offensive rebound late in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) dropped five in a row heading into Friday night. “We’ve been down with the last five or six losses in a row,” said Doane. “We’ve been hitting it hard, and we had to come some character and fight back as we go into districts.” Lakewood has now won two in a row, after scoring a 62-51 win over Perry Tuesday night. The Vikings battled back from a 32-25 Lakewood point guard Ryne Musbach backs in against Portland’s Josh Pleyte during the first quarter Friday night at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) half-time deficit, outscoring the Ramblers 2612 in the fourth quarter. “This was a nice finish for our seniors,” said Farrell. “They really stepped up in the second half. Our team stepped up defensively, and hit its free throws in the fourth.” Lakewood was 14-of-16 from the foul line for the night, and 13-of-14 in the fourth quarter. Doane was 6-of-6 in the fourth, and scored eight of his 11 points in the final period. He also had a team high ten rebounds. Sam Desgragnes was 4-of-4 at the free throw line, and led Lakewood with 17 points to go with six rebounds. He knocked down three threes as well. Musbach added 12 points and seven assists, and McKinney chipped in ten points. Lake had four points and nine rebounds. Perry got 28 points from Nathan Sipkovsky. He hit eight threes on the night, including five in the first quarter that helped the Ramblers build their first quarter lead. Romero a regional champ, Lovelands return to state too Hastings’ junior varsity competitive cheer team, shown here after winning the Hastings’ Saxonfest in January, won nine of its 12 competitions this season including finishing as the top JV team in the O-K Gold Conference. Saxon JV cheer team won nine of its 12 competitions Part of the Saxons round three performance included the line, “a team with a dream on a mission to win.” And win they did. The Saxon junior varsity competitive cheer team recently closed out a successful season, in which it won nine of its 12 competitions. Hastings won its own Saxonfest, took first in tournaments at Delton Kellogg, Battle Creek Central, and Mattawan, and won a handful of O-K Gold Conference meets. “This team was driven by a lot of heart,” said head coach Diane Jager. “It was cool to me, when it was time to roll mats instead of going ‘oh it’s 7:30, we have to roll mats’ (in a whiny voice), instead they’d say to me can we do it one more time.” Along with the usual support from parents and fans, the Saxons got a boost from the Hastings Athletic Boosters as well this winter. The Boosters paid to have gymnastics instructors come in and help the girls with their tumbling skills throughout the year. The future looks bright for the JV team, and for the varsity. The JV started the year with only one sophomore on its roster. The rest of the girls were all freshmen. Delton Kellogg senior 189-pounder Steven Romero is making up for lost time in this postseason. He won his weight class at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Pennfield High School, scoring a couple tight victories in the final two rounds. Romero knocked off Allegan’s Brian Sousley 4-2 in the championship match, after scoring a 6-4 win over Otsego’s Cody Perin in the semifinals. He started his day off by scoring a 20-5 technical fall against Lumen Christi’s Nick Russler. Romero now sports a 43-5 record on the season. Last season Romero didn’t compete in the individual state tournament. He will make his first trip to the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hill next weekend. There he’ll be joined by a couple fellow seniors with plenty of Palace experience. Mark Loveland and Matt Loveland will both return to the finals, after placing in the top four in their weight classes Saturday. Mark was fourth at 112 pounds and Matt third at 125. Both had just one loss all year coming into the regional. Mark didn’t take too kindly to falling Saturday, and bounced right back by pinning Stockbridge’s Joey Rizzolo 46 seconds into their 112-pound consolation semifinal. East Jackson’s Payne Blanchard then topped Mark 7-4 in the consolation final. At 125 pounds, Matt was downed 9-5 by Coloma’s Luke Faultersack in the championship semifinals, and came back to pin Otsego’s Nick Murphey 2:34 into their consolation semifinal. In the consolation final, Mark scored a 3-0 win over Allegan’s Taylor Knoblach. In all, Delton sent seven wrestlers to the individual regional tournament. The only other one to score a win on the day was Jeff Bissett in the 130-pound weight class. He came up one victory short of the state finals though, as he was downed 2-0 by Napoleon’s Lelund Weatherspoon in the consolation semifinals. TK-Hastings boys place sixth at O-K Rainbow Championship The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team placed sixth at Saturday’s O-K Rainbow Conference Meet with 204 points. Forest Hills, the meet host, scored 561 points to take the conference championships, with Catholic Central with 425 points and Wayland third with 259. The Trojan team had a good day, setting five next team records. To start things off in the 200-yard medley relay, the team of Jacob Bailey, Korey Carpenter, Tyler Swanson, and Tim Stanton placed fifth in a new team record time of 1 minute 54.47 seconds. Swanson then set a new team record in the 200-yard individual medley with his sixth place time of 2:20.85. All three relay teams set new team records on the day, with Brad Gagnon, Bailey, Brandon Bower, and Stanton finishing the 200-yard freestyle relay in sixth place with a time of 1:39.50. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Swanson , Jon Gieseler, Gagnon, and Stanton was fifth in 3:44.10. The other record setting performance for TK-Hastings came in the diving competition, where Joshua Wheeler placed eighth with a total score of 290.40. The TK-Hastings team also got personal best times over the course of the three-day meet from Carl Olsen, Tim Olsen, Ethan Angus, Mitchell Borden, Brandon Bower, Joey Harvath, and Zach Zwiernikowski. �Page 18 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons and Trojans total 10 state qualifiers in D2 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Stacked.” That was the word Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle Dalton used to describe the 125pound weight class at Saturday’s Division 2 Individual Wrestling Regional Tournament hosted by Kenowa Hills High School. Dalton, the state runner-up at 125 pounds last year in Division 2, earned another trip to the individual state finals by winning the weight class Saturday with an 11-4 decision over Forest Hills Northern’s Andrew Stepanvich in the championship match. The four state qualifiers in the flight have a combined 150-17 record this season. That list also includes Hastings’ Matt Watson who placed third and Greenville’s Nick Bogue, who was downed 8-1 by Watson in the consolation final. Watson placed third in the 119-pound weight class at the 2008 individual finals. “This right here, in my opinion and in a lot of other people’s opinions is the state finals,” Dalton said. “The top four who made it out today all placed in the top four (in their weight classes at the individual finals) last year. “There were five kids ranked in the top seven. One of the five kids was going home unhappy. Really unhappy. That pushed me.” The odd man out was Lowell freshman Gabe Morse, who Watson defeated 1-0 in the opening round. Watson was one of five Saxons who earned berths in the March 13-15 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dalton was one of five Trojans to advance. Dalton added a regional championship to his earlier district title. Thornapple Kellogg 125-pounder Kyle Dalton scores a reversal against Forest Hills Northern’s Andrew Stepanvich during the second period of their championship round match Saturday afternoon at Kenowa Hills High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “In my mind it helps me set the tone for myself, working through and doing good in districts and regionals,” said Dalton. “That builds confidence in me. With the way I’ve been wrestling throughout the year, now I know I’m capable of doing what I need to do.” Dalton was the lone regional champion from the area on the day. His teammates Mike Craven at 103 pounds and Cody Clinton at 215 both placed second. Craven was downed 15-8 by Greenville’s Luke Gilmore in the 103-pound final. Clinton was pinned by Greenville’s Ike Hansen in the 215-pound Steverson and Eaton move on from Hamilton to Auburn Hills championship. Clinton advanced to the championship match with an upset of the Saxons’ Luke Mansfield in the championship semifinals. He pinned the Saxon 215-pounder in 5:09 after some confusion from a whistle on the other mat. Mansfield was then downed 3-1 by Byron Center’s Alex Boyce in the consolation semifinals. Hastings’ Gage Pederson at 135 pounds and Austin Endsley at 130 were second-place finishers. Endsley and Pederson both fell to Lowell wrestlers in the championship round. Endsley was topped by Dan Fleet 1-0. Pederson lost 8-3 to Andrew Morse. Hastings’ also had Trent Brisboe place fourth at 145 pounds and Loren Smith place fourth at 112. Thornapple Kellogg saw Chris Westra place third at 189 pounds and Donovan Scott place fourth at 140. Other regional champions on the day were Forest Hills Eastern’s Tim Lambert (112 pounds), Forest Hills Northern’s Casey Hoxie (119), Reeths Puffer’s Jake Connell (140), Greenville’s Jordan Thomas (145) and Justin Drobish (189), Lowell’s Jackson Morse (152) and Ryan Olep (171), Sparta’s Adam Miller (160), and Coopersville’s Jake Daling (285). The Saxons’ Austin Endsley (top) fights to try and turn Lowell’s Dan Fleet during the second period of their 130-pound championship match Saturday at the Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Kenowa Hills High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Loren Smith (right) works for position against Spring Lake’s Tyler Nietering during the first period of their 112-pound consolation final Saturday at the Division 3 Regional Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tigers press TK out of postseason Lakewood’s Ryan Steverson (left) works to bring down Morley Stanwood’s Frank Taylor during their 285-pound championship semifinal match Saturday at the Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Hamilton High School. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Of the 11 individual regional qualifiers from Lakewood and Maple Valley, only a pair of Vikings are moving on to next weekend’s Division 3 Individual State Wrestling Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Vikings Ryan Steverson and Darren Eaton both placed in the top four in their weight classes at Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament at Hamilton High School. Steverson had a tough road through the 285-pound weight class to his second-place finish. He scored a 4-1 decision over Shelby’s Felipe Salgado in the opening round, then topped Morely Stanwood’s Frank Taylor 3-2 in the championship semifinals. In the championship round, Steverson fell to Allendale’s Dan LaJoie 5-1. LaJoie and Taylor are both wrestlers which Steverson beat on his way to a third-place medal last year at the Palace. He is now 31-3 on the season, with all three of his losses coming against Allendale wrestlers. Eaton placed fourth at 119 pounds, and assured himself of a spot in the state finals when teammate Jeff Baillargeon was forced to forfeit their consolation semifinal match. Fremont’s Hunter Blake then downed Eaton 8-2 in the consolation final. Joel Smith at 125 pounds Mason Blackmer at 145 and Baillargeon were the only other wrestlers from Lakewood to win matches on the day. Both of Maple Valley’s regional qualifiers, Jesse Miller at 171 pounds and Don Jensen at 285, were downed in their first two matches. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Andy Kopf thought one rule change could have helped his team to a victory in its Class B District opener Monday night. “A no-press rule.” Allegan came back from a 25-16 half-time deficit to top the Trojans 54-51 at South Christian High School Monday. The Tigers threw a press at the Trojans and erased the deficit in the first seven minutes of the second half. Full-court pressure wasn’t all bad for TK though on the night. It was the Trojans’ own press that helped them build the first-half lead. That was a defense the Trojans hadn’t used that much this season. “We’re not that type of team,” said Kopf. “We’re not that quick. This is one of the few teams we though we could press. A lot of the teams in our league are too quick.” The Trojans led by as many as 11 points in the first half. TK went on a 6-0 run in just over a minute to go ahead 25-14 with 2:15 left to play, but was shut out the rest of the half. Allegan’s Marisa Cochran drilled a shot at the buzzer to get the half-time deficit back down Thornapple Kellogg’s Kristin Tedrow is whistled for a charge as she runs into Allegan’s Tanesha Weems under the basket Monday night at South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys Fresh. 7th “B” Middle JV 8th “B” Varsity Basketball Basketball Wrestling Basketball Basketball Basketball WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11: S. Christian HS Lowell Middle School Cale./Athens Quad S. Christian HS Lowell Middle School S. 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Railroad, Hastings (269) 948-9472 77532241 THURSDAY, MARCH 5: Thornapple Kellogg’s Alyssa Weesie drives around Allegan’s Marisa Cochran late in the third quarter of Monday’s Class B District opener at South Christian High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) into single digits. Cochran led Allegan on the night with 17 points. Shelby Smith had nine points and Jasmine Wright ten. Allegan started the second half with a 15-5 run to get back in front. The Trojan press, which had been so effective in the first half, led to more lay-ups and free throws for the Tigers than turnovers in the second. Allegan was 14-of-20 from the foul line in the second half alone, and 20-for29 on the night. “In the third quarter over half their points were from free throws,” said Kopf. “It just came down to fouling.” Eventually the Trojans backed off on the press all together. But by then the momentum had swung the Tigers’ way. They pushed their lead to 39-32 early in the fourth before TK was able to fight back in it. Alyssa Bowerman knocked down a pair of foul shots for TK, to put them back in front 46-45 with 1:51 left in the game. Allegan answered right back with a three-pointer from Tanesha Weems and held the lead the rest of the way despite some shaky foul shooting. Thornapple Kellogg got 16 points and four assists from Kate Scheidel in her final game. She is one of six Trojan seniors. Fellow senior Kristin Tedrow added 15 points. Sophomore Alyssa Weesie and freshman Cassie Holwerda had nine points each. Holwerda finished with 11 rebounds, and Weesie eight. The Trojans end the season with a record of 5-16. “It’s a ton,” Kopf said of the amount of improvement his girls showed from the start of the season. “We could have gotten that Caledonia game and could have gotten that Forest Hills Eastern game on Friday. If you look at the scores, everybody we lost to the first time, the scores were cut in half the second time.” TK closed out league play with a 45-34 loss at Forest Hills Eastern Friday night. The Hawks put more points on the scoreboard in the third quarter they had in the entire first half, turning a 16-10 TK advantage into a 26-21 lead of their own entering the fourth quarter. Ashley Tan is hit a pair of threes to spark the run for the Hawks. Those were her only six points of the night. Emily Sarros led FHE with 14 points, and Sheila Stankowski added 12. Weesie scored six points for the Trojans in the fourth quarter, as they tried to battle back into the ball game. She was 6-of-8 from the foul line for the night, and paced TK with 14 points. Scheidel added nine points for the Trojans, and Bowerman had seven. Duathlon added to 4th annual indoor Tri Registration is open for the fourth annual Elaine Standler Memorial Indoor Challenge, at the Pennock Health and Wellness Center in Hastings. The event will be held Sunday, March 22. Participants may register by logging on to www.trilanders.org, www.active.com, or by stopping by the Health and Wellness Center to pick up a registration form. This year the competition includes the “traditional” Triathlon, that includes 15 minutes in the pool, 15 minutes on a stationary bike, and then 15 minutes on a treadmill, and a Duathlon that is made up of 15 minutes on an elliptical machine, 15 minutes on a stationary bike, and 15 minutes on a treadmill. Each event will be scored and totaled to give a final “time”. Awards will be given to the to three in each category. Entrants may also for teams of three, so each can take part in just one of the three events. �Page 19 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons come up with the late plays in OT at TK The Saxons’ Brad Hayden (left) runs into Thornapple Kellogg’s James Tobin as he tries to turn the corner in the second quarter Thursday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The difference between the 14-5 Hastings Saxons and the 8-11 Thornapple Kellogg Trojans Thursday night was what has been the difference between the two teams all season long. The Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team has been able to come up with the big plays it needed late in ball games, while the Trojans have not. The Saxons improved to 9-4 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 45-39 overtime victory in Middleville. TK fell to 3-10 in the league with the loss. “We’re ten points basically from being 126 right now, and that’s tough for any coach to swallow,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker. “You want to get the most out of your players. I think we have, you just want to get that little extra.” “Hastings made some great plays down the stretch. I know I really wanted it, and this group of seniors laid it on the line. I wanted them to win this last one in their own gym.” Trailing by four with a minute to play, the Saxons got a three-pointer from senior point guard Adam Swartz that put his team to within one at 33-32. After a pair of free throws by the Trojans’ Kody Buursma put TK back up three, the Saxons go a three from senior shooting guard Dane Schils with 22.6 seconds left to tie the game at 35 and send it to overtime. Trojan sophomore guard Coley McKeough pulled in a loose ball in the final second of regulation, but his shot in the lane bounced off the rim. TK moved out to a 39-38 lead in the overtime, then were outscored 7-0 over the final 2:11. Schils hit a pair of free throws to put his team up 40-39 with 2:11 left in the extra session, then soon after took the ball away from TK senior guard Parrish Hall at the top of the key and raced the other way for a lay-up that put the Saxons in control. “I might question how we played, but I can’t question their heart,” said Hastings’ head coach Don Schils. “Adam hit that big three there. Dane hits that big three. It seems like we’ve done that so many times this year. At 1:32 (left in the fourth quarter) it looked bleak.” Dane Schils finished with 12 points for Hastings. Senior forward Adam Skedgell led the Saxons with 15 points and 11 rebounds. TK got 16 points from Hall, and 15 from senior center Buursma. Buursma also added eight rebounds and four blocked shots. Both offenses struggled for much of the night. TK was 0-of-9 from behind the three- The Saxons’ Riley McLean tries to squeeze through a double-team put on by Thornapple Kellogg’s Parrish Hall (left) and James Tobin at the top of the key Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) point line, and just 17-of-51 overall from the floor shooting the basketball. The Trojans really hurt themselves at the free throw line, where they were just 5-of-15. Before Buursma’s two free throws with 28.9 seconds left in regulation, the Trojans had been just 1of-11 at the foul line. Hastings led 20-17 at the half, and then the two teams combined for just ten points in the third quarter. The Saxons went into the fourth with a 24-23 edge. “I thought it was an extremely physical game,” said coach Schils. “It was allowed to be. You were allowed to reach and so on and so forth. It’s hard to run an offense against that.” Hastings had most of its first half offensive success, getting the ball inside to Skedgell in good position. The Trojans had success late in the game, with Hall driving to the basket and finding Buursma on the other side of the lane when the defense converged. Hall had five assists on the night, as well as KVA games slip away from DK boys The frustrating thing for the Panthers is that even when they’re not playing their best basketball their Kalamazoo Valley Association opponents are in reach. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team fell to 4-15 on the season and 4-13 in the KVA with losses to Pennfield and Parchment in the past week. In the two games combined, Delton turned the ball over 52 times. At Parchment Tuesday night, Delton raced out to a 17-8 lead, but fell in the end 55-41. “We came out of the chute really well, then we just started kicking the ball all over the place again,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. Parchment went on a 16-5 run in the second quarter, to take a two-point lead into the half. The hosts then stretched their lead late, putting up 18 points in the fourth quarter. Delton didn’t help itself, shooting just 23percent from the floor. Robbie Wandell led Delton on the night with 16 points, but had just five more after scoring 11 in the first quarter. Cody Anderson added 13 points and 13 rebounds, but had just three points and three rebounds at the half. Seth DeHaan and Adrian Patton had 15 points each for Parchment, and Austin Cole chipped in 12. Delton actually did a good job defensively on the host Panthers’ leading scorer Michael Bailey who finished without a single point. Conrad Drum did a good job of chasing him on the evening, with help from Jeremy Reigler. Delton had 30 turnovers as it lost at home 63-52 to Pennfield on Friday night. Mohn guessed that between ten and 12 of those came in the third quarter, as Pennfield turned a one-point half-time lead into a seven-point advantage. Delton shot just 29-percent from the floor for the night, and hit just 11-of-22 foul shots. Pennfield hit more than that in the fourth quarter, knocking down 14-of-25 in the period as it stretched an eight-point lead over the final minute and a half. Wandell led the Panthers with 26 points, six rebounds and three steals. Anderson added 15 points and 15 rebounds, as well as a teamhigh three assists. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Jacob Bailey — TK-Hastings Varsity Boys’ Swimming and Diving Hastings’ Jacob Bailey was one of the top performers for the Thornapple KelloggHastings boys’ swim team at last weekend’s O-K Rainbow Meet, scoring 34.5 points for the team. The Panthers close the regular season Thursday night at home against Maple Valley. Delton opens play in the Class B District Tournament at Gull Lake next Wednesday, against Lakewood. Pennfield pulls past DK girls late Friday five steals and six rebounds. The Trojan roster included seven seniors playing their final home game, Buursma, Hall, Carter Whitney, Josh Haney, Donny Mousseau, James Tobin, and David Comeau. “Even in a game like this, I think you have to trust your seniors when it comes down to it,” said Laker. “We knew what they were going to do. Hastings struggled, we felt like, to get a good look until the end.” The season isn’t at an end quite yet. The Saxons close the regular season at home against South Christian Thursday. TK traveled to Hamilton Tuesday, and will be at Forest Hills Eastern Thursday night. Laker said he hopes to get one more shot at the Saxons this season, who have beaten his Trojans twice in O-K Gold Conference action. That would be a tall order though. For the first time in a long time, the Trojans and Saxons are going in different directions in the state postseason tournament. If they were to meet again, it would have to Thornapple Kellogg’s Parrish Hall floats a shot over the Saxons’ Adam Skedgell in overtime Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) happen in the Class B State Finals at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Hastings will be a part of the Class B District at Gull Lake High School March 913, while the Trojans head to Allegan for their district tournament. Hastings opens play March 9, against the host Blue Devils. TK takes on the host Tigers in Allegan Monday night. The Trojans were able to pull out a close one Tuesday night, topping Hamilton 79-76 in overtime at the home of the Hawkeyes. Buursma led TK with 24 points and Hall added 22. McKeough also chipped in 12 points. Hamilton got 18 points each from Gabe Stille and David Ptacek. Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, March 5 - Wednesday, March 11 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 8:00 am; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77532552 Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm for adults; 12:30 - 3:00 pm for students Midway through the fourth quarter the Delton girls had to change things up, and the move didn’t work out as planned. Pennfield scored a 44-35 win over the host Panthers in the final game of the regular season last Friday night. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team ends the regular season with a 6-14 overall record, and a 5-13 mark in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Midway through the fourth quarter Delton had to move from a zone defense, which had been slowing Pennfield’s inside game, to a man. Pennfield went on a run to pull away over the final few minutes. Pennfield’s lead was only three points at 31-28 heading into the fourth quarter. Adrianna Culbert led Delton on the night, with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Andrea Polley added nine points and Hannah Williams seven. Pennfield got 19 points from Breanna Pelloni. Pelloni had 14 of those points in the second half, and eight in the fourth quarter. Delton opened the Class B District Tournament at Hastings against Charlotte Wednesday night. The winner of that game will play for the district championship Friday night at 7 p.m. against the winner of the game between Gull Lake and Lakewood from Wednesday evening. Bailey set a new personal best time of 1 minute 2.35 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly, and also helped the Trojans to new team records in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley relay. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets 77532558 �Page 20 — Thursday, March 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-03-12.pdf d535c5c8230b41c4d1d81f3a392a67c1 PDF Text Text County recieves federal food, shelter funds It’s time to ignore gloomy forecast Dishes, defense, and a dunk down Blue Devils See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 11 NEWS BRIEFS BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 12, 2009 Hastings to seek grants to fund riverwalk Freeport library sale is this weekend The third annual indoor sale hosted by the Friends of the Freeport District Library is set for Friday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Freeport Community Center, 209 S. State St. The 36 vendor tables will offer an assortment of merchandise. All proceeds from this event will go to the Friends of the Freeport District Library to promote literacy programs and support the community. Questions may be directed to Joyce at 269-838-2121. Conservation District meeting is March 14 The Barry Conservation District’s annual meeting and workshop are set for Saturday, March 14, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. "Conservation Practices for the Home and Farm" will offer sessions for homeowners and agricultural producers focused on preserving water quality and finding financial support for practices which improve the environment. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with election polls open from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A 12:30 luncheon will be followed by an optional tour of the facilities at Westvale-Vu Dairy in Nashville. Registration is $15 per person, or $25 for two persons. Residents in the Coldwater River Watershed may attend free of charge through a grant from the Coldwater River Watershed Council. Pre-registration is requested by calling 269-948-8056 ext. 3. This plan for the proposed riverwalk trail shows its route along State Street, Michigan Avenue and Thorn Street, with three overlooks on the Thornapple River. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved the application for grant funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Transportation for develop- ment of the proposed $790,400 Hastings Riverwalk Trail. During Monday’s public hearing, which preceded the council’s vote, Rick Moore, vice president of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board and founding member of the Thornapple Trail Association, said both organizations sup- by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A discussion about consolidating perhaps as many as 10,000 addresses in Barry County took up much of the March 10 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Barry County resident Dorothy Weaver addressed the commissioners during the first public comment allotment and asked the commissioners to consider the number of residents who have been and will be affected by changing address- Downtown Hastings business owners who are interested in participating in Girls Night Out Thursday, May 7, are urged to contact organizer Carla Rizor at the County Seat Lounge, 269-948-4024. Community invited to breakfast Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church will cook up and serve its free breakfast Saturday, March 21. These free community meals are served on the third Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and a special each month. Everyone is invited to the church at 9275 S. M-37 Highway in Dowling. For more information, call 269-721-8077. RIVERWALK, continued on page 5 es and street names throughout the county. During the regular meeting, Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the board that the ordinance has been in effect since 1997, and he has been working to organize the assignment of addresses and road designations since then. McManus said he wanted commissioners to clarify an earlier ruling by the county board to use longevity to determine which road or street names must be changed. In the case of identical names, McManus said he determines the date when a road or street was named to decide which of two with identical names must be changed. “The reason the ordinance was put into effect in 1997 was because we have had a lot of problems due to duplicate addresses and addresses out of sequence. Also, two or more roads with the same name created problems for emergency care providers and others,” McManus said. “With the newer technology, that has become less of a problem, but it is still a problem, nevertheless.” McManus said when he first broached the issue in 1997, he through he might end up changing as many as half of the addresses assigned to the more than 27,000 individual homes in the county. “But I do not handle problems with duplicate addresses or street names in the city of Hastings or Woodland Township,” he said. “They each have their own ordinances. “So the problems that come up with State Street versus State Road are out of my control. That is for the city to address.” McManus said he has changed perhaps as many as 5,000 addresses throughout the county since the ordinance was instituted in 1997 and still has a great many to go. “Right now we are getting to the Crooked Lake area, and that is why Mrs. Weaver is coming forward. Her concerns are important to us, and we try to listen to everyone. But the ordinance is specific and must be adhered to. The question now is whether or not the commissioners want me to continue to use the historical date of a road or street being named to determine which should be changed or some other criteria, such as how many homes will be affected on each of the roads and to chose the one which will impact the least amount of people.” ADDRESS CHANGE, continued on page 10 ‘Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day Parade’ returns Tuesday Humane Society dance open to public See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 industrial incubator on the east side of town with Tyden Park on the west. The trail will follow portions of State Street, Michigan Avenue and Apple and Thorn streets. It will Discussion on county-wide address changes heating up Girls’ Night Out seeks participants A fundraising dance is being planned in celebration of the upcoming golden anniversary of the Barry County Humane Society. The public is invited to attend the Hair Ball, which begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Elks Club in Hastings. Dress is casual. Tickets are $10 per person or $17 per couple and will be sold in advance or at the door. All proceeds will port the proposed riverwalk trail. “It is very important that Hastings become a walkable community ... and I hope we can all work together to make this a better place to live,” he said. The proposed trail would link the unnamed park on the Thornapple River behind the Miss Delton 2009 selected Aubrey Beeler, 15 year old daughter of Conrad and Diane Beeler, has been crowned Miss Delton 2009. She was selected Tuesday night from a field of 11 candidates. See inside for the story and a photo of her four court members who will reign with her for the next 12 months. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Its time for the annual wearing o’ the green, and the South Jefferson Street business people want everyone to get in the spirit Tuesday, March 17 by coming to downtown Hastings for “The Biggest Little St. Patrick’s Day Parade.” Since the parade started in 2005, a South Jefferson Street business person (or persons) has been named grand marshal of the parade. In keeping with that tradition, honorees leading the parade this year are Doug Acker and Jim King, co-owners of Progressive Graphics. The parade will line up in the alley behind WBCH, proceed down South Jefferson Street to Center Street, to Church Street back to the alley. Anyone and everyone is invited to come and watch or participate. “It’s very low key,” said Dave Jasperse, the owner of Bosley’s Pharmacy. Businesses, groups and organizations that have “signed up” include Bosley’s Pharmacy, Liberty Tax Service, the Murphy clan, Eye and ENT Specialists, Barry County Transit, the Hastings Fire Department, Fillmore Equipment, Coleman Insurance, Sief Auto of Caledonia, Hastings City Bank, Scoobedoo, The Blarney Stone, The County Seat, Mainstreet Savings Bank, the 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her court, volunteers from the Hastings High School band, Barry Conservation District and TN Transport. But, parade organzer Ken Radant, from WBCH wants everyone to know that they are welcome to join at any time – even after the parade has started. All that is required is that they have fun. However, if anyone is interested in regestering they can call Radant at WBCH, 269-945-3414. �Page 2 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page benefit the humane society’s spay and neutering program. Snacks will be served. A cash bar will be available. A 50-50 raffle will be held, as well. A Beatles Trivia Contest will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Dancing to “oldies” music will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Dinner, auction to raise funds for missions Youths from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, will offer a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Featured on the menu will be Ye Olde Emmanuel homemade spaghetti sauce, homemade marinara sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, brownie sundaes and beverages. Silent auction items have been donated by Hastings area businesses and are available for bid in the Parish House from now through 7 p.m. the night of the dinner. Members of the public are invited in during the day to place bids on items. Freewill donations for dinner will be appreciated. Proceeds will benefit this summer’s pilgrimage and mission trips. Middleville native is regional finalist as White House Fellow The White House has announced the selection of regional finalists for the White House Fellows program. Among the 108 men and women chosen for their leadership and public service is Timothy Johnson, a 1998 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. White House Fellows spend one year working as special assistants to senior White House staff, Cabinet secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Johnson, the son of Janet Johnson, a teacher in Wayland, and Bill Johnson, Barry County Jail administrator, now lives in Crofton, Md. He attended the Air Force Academy, where he majored in operations research. Upon graduation from the academy, Johnson was stationed at the Pentagon. He then completed his master’s degree in operations research at George Mason University. Johnson, 29, currently works as an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology consulting firm. Outside of work, he volunteers at President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers Home and helps with character development for youth in local schools and community organizations. His wife, Amanda, is a native of Pittsburgh. The Middleville native is scheduled to complete the interview process on March 17 in Washington, D.C. From the regional finalists, approximately 30 candidates will be selected as national finalists. The national Timothy Johnson finalist are selected by the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships and then recommended to the president for a one-year appointment as White House Fellows. Aubrey Beeler wins Miss Delton title by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After four teens – Cassandra Coplin, Taylor Hennessey, Lupita Perez and Lindsay Smith – had been selected to serve on Miss Delton’s court, seven remained on the edge of their seats waiting to hear who would be named to reign as Miss Delton 2009. Aubrey Beeler is the one who captured the highest marks from the panel of judges. When 15-year-old Aubrey heard her name announced for the title of Miss Delton 2009, she said, “I was freaking out, but I was so excited. I couldn’t believe I got it because I’m suffering a cold.” She was referring to coughing while on stage answering questions. “I’m so happy.” Aubrey just completed serving on the court of Miss Delton 2008 Melissa Julian and said, “I know all the girls from last year’s court were rooting for me. It was really nice to have their support.” Now that Aubrey has captured the Miss Delton title, she’s looking forward to “spending time with the community and helping out. That’s the most important part.” A sophomore at Delton Kellogg High School, she is the daughter of Conrad and Diane Beeler. Aubrey’s career goal is to become a dentist. “I want to go to the University of Michigan, like my sister. She’s my big role model.” Her favorite classes in high school are science and math. “I absolutely love math and science. I like the logic of math and that there’s always a right answer. Science is so awesome. It’s interesting to learn about how the human body is made and what the human body is made up of, like genes ...” The Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Barry County is dear to the heart of Aubrey who loves being a mentor to a ‘little sister’ in second grade at Delton elementary school. “I love doing that,” she said, noting that she started participating last year with Miss Delton and her court and she’s hoping this year’s court members will want to participate too. In school, Aubrey has an outstanding grade point average and has received many Panther Pride awards. She is president of the student council and is active in the Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company and Teens Against Tobacco Use. She enjoys swimming, biking and playing piano. In the final part of this week’s competition, each contestant was asked ‘If you could travel to any country outside of the United States, where would you go and why?’ Aubrey said she would love to go to Paris, France because her sister went there last year with the school’s French Club “and she said she enjoyed it. And I love, love, love to copy her ... Hopefully, I will be going this summer with the French Club.” Aubrey will turn Sweet 16 on Memorial Day, May 25, which is the same day she’ll be in her first parade as Miss Delton. Court member Cassandra Coplin, 14, daughter of Kelly and Cheryl Coplin, plans to attend Western Michigan University or the University of Michigan after high school graduation. She is currently a freshman at Members of Miss Delton 2009 Aubrey Beeler’s court are (from left) Cassandra Coplin, Lupita Perez, Lindsay Smith and Taylor Hennessey. Delton Kellogg High. Her school sports activities include volleyball, basketball and softball. She also is a winner in the DK Write Away Poetry Contest. A number of years ago, she was the runner-up in the Little Miss Delton Contest. In her spare time, Cassandra likes to make jewelry, read books, hang out with the Tricks, draw still life, watch movies, play sports and write poems. Court member Taylor Hennessey is the 16 year old daughter of Mike and Mary Jo Hennessey. A sophomore at Delton Kellogg High, she hopes in the future to earn a degree in the field of psychology. Taylor participated in varsity cross country, varsity soccer, varsity track and junior varsity basketball in her freshman year. She plans to continue varsity soccer this spring and was a member of varsity cross country last fall. Team members achieved Academic All State for both their efforts on the course and in the classroom. Last year, Taylor maintained a 3.9 grade point average and was honored in Spanish, English and physical education. Her hobbies include running, playing soccer, playing piano and caring for her family pets. She also enjoys both working and volunteering at Wesley Woods Youth Camp during summer months. Court member Lupita Perez is the 14 year old daughter of Noe Perez and Blanca del Angel. She has hopes of attending college and medical school in the future to enter the field of pediatrics. She is currently a freshman at Delton Kellogg High. Lupita has received an honorable mention in her school’s writing contest. Her hobbies are drawing, writing, painting and reading. Court member Lindsay Smith, 15, is the daughter of Todd and Beth Smith. Currently a freshman at Delton Kellogg High School, she hopes to attend college in the future. She has been active in school softball, choir, the spring play and Midwest Talent Search. Lindsay also is active in the Orangeville Baptist Church youth group, choir, dramas, mission trips and community service. In her spare time, she likes swimming, writing, drawing, painting and reading. Contestants in the pageant had to each give an introductory speech and answer five questions they had prepared in advance. The questions ranged from what question would you like to have answered to what should and should not be cut from the Delton Kellogg school budget if cuts have to be made due to the difficult economic times. They also had to prepare a one page essay, answering the question “If you could be any historical figure, from the last 25 years, for a day who would it be and why?” Cindy Thompson, the Miss Delton coordinator, told the pageant audience that if she had her way all 11 contestants would receive crowns. Originally, 12 teens signed up to be in the pageant, but one dropped out. Miss Delton, Aubrey Beeler, will receive a $500 educational scholarship and a 16- by 20inch portrait by Herb Doster, Photographer. Her four court members will each receive a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. All winners will receive monogrammed T-shirts from Katie and Christy’s MidLakes Screenprinting and Activewear. Miss Delton and her court are required to do monthly community service projects and fundraisers, and they will donate the funds they raise to an area service organization or charity of their choice. Last year, Miss Delton 2008 Melissa Julian and her court raised more than $900 and donated most of it to a special Barry County United Way fund to help people in need. They also contributed some funds to the Delton Area Community CROP Walk to help fight hunger locally and around the world. The Miss Delton Pageant, held Tuesday night in the auditorium of Delton High, is sponsored by Chapple Realty. Delton Floral provides flowers for the winners. County receives federal Workshop teaches basics of grant writing food, shelter funds Barry County has been awarded $28,218 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to supplement emergency food and shelter efforts in the area. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America, which will provide the administrative staff and function as a fiscal agent. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A local board made up of representatives of the Salvation Army, Barry County Commissioners, Community Action, Hastings Area Ministerial Association, Continuum of Care, Commission on Aging and Barry County United Way will determine how the funds awarded to Barry County will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations. The local board is responsible for recommending funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the national board, organizations chosen to receive funds must be nonprofit, have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice non-discrimination, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food or shelter programs, and if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply. Barry County has previously distributed emergency food and shelter funds with the Community Action, Our Lady of Great Oak Food Bank, United Methodist Church in Middleville, St. Ambrose Church, Lakewood Community Council, Barry County Veterans Affairs, Barry County United Way, Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, Green Gables Haven, Manna’s Market and Freeport United Methodist Church. Barry County United Way must receive requests for funding no later than March 20. Requests should be mailed to Barry County United Way, Attention Kat Smith, PO Box 644, Hastings, MI 49058, or faxed to 269945-4536. Further information on the program may be obtained by contacting Smith at Barry County United Way 269-945-4010. Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Friday, March 6, the Barry Community Foundation hosted Grant Writing 101, a workshop by Ginger Hentz, director of Barry County MSU Extension. She shared with representatives from more than 20 organizations in the county some straightforward guidelines. “Don’t be afraid to tackle a grant,” said Hentz. “Read grant applications like a recipe: Follow instructions and you will have a grant proposal at the end.” She reminded those seeking grants to apply for programs that are suitable. For example, if a private foundation only gives grants to staff at its own hospital, all the effort an outside group makes to apply for funds for a community health day would be wasted. “Grants are not a panacea,” she reminded the group, “but one leg in a comprehensive fund-development strategy in an organization.” She provided models for grant writing. Part of the morning’s workshop focused on new parks and recreation grants available through the Barry County Board of Commissioners. This included a review of the format for these grants and an understanding that they can be made only by municipalities within Barry County. Hentz used this grant process to show how important partnerships are in the process. While the applications for these grants can be made solely by municipalities, municipalities can work with groups who see a need in the community. “Grant projects are most powerful when they involve partnerships,” said Hentz. “We should strive to work together instead of competing to bring new resources into the community.” For more information about other Barry Community Foundation projects and resources call 269-945-0526. For more information about resources available through the Barry County MSU Extension office call 269-945-1388. Ginger Hentz �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 3 Taste of Barry County raises $1,500 for Cancer Society’s Relay for Life White chocolate mousse and whiskey barbecue ribs were served at the County Seat Restaurant’s booth during the Taste of Barry County to raise funds for the Barry County Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Skip Strohm (left), executive chef at the restaurant dishes up some ribs and is pictured with owners Gary and Carla Rizor. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Plenty of coffee and dessert were found at these tables. Hastings Mutual Insurance and State Grounds Coffee House were part of the event to fight cancer. From left, Bob Dickinson, owner of State Grounds, and Hastings Mutual representatives Beth Zandstra, Annette Parsons and Bruce Jones are ready to serve guests. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sirloin steak dippers, chicken and shrimp gumbo, whiskey barbecue ribs and a rich dark chocolate cake were just some of the delectable foods served at the first annual Taste of Barry County. The event, held Thursday night in the Hastings High School cafeteria, was targeted to kickoff fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s Barry County Relay for Life. “We were so overwhelmed with such a great turnout. We didn’t know what to expect,” said Crystal Parish, American Cancer Society community representative. In just two hours, $1,500 was raised to fight cancer and boost the Relay for Life’s fundraising because all of the participating restaurants and food booths donated all the food, she said. About 500 people attended, which she said was great for a first time event. People attending could buy tickets for $1 each and exchange them for food at any of the food booths. She said the amount of food given to each person for one or two tickets was tremendous and generous. She said the event would not have been a success without the help and support of the area restaurants and other food booths; J-Ad Graphics, which publishes the Banner, Reminder and other papers; the Hastings school district and the committee of volunteers who planned and implemented the event. “It was just a great experience. We can’t wait to do it again next year,” Parish said. Participants who had food booths at the event included: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, County Seat Restaurant and Lounge, Cracked Pepper, Dogtrack, Dowling General Store, Geukes Market, Hastings Mutual Insurance Cafeteria, Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs, State Grounds Coffee House, Tom’s Market, Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, Airway Oxygen and MOPS. Relay For Life of Barry County will take place from 12 p.m. Aug. 14 to 12 p.m. Aug. 15 at Tyden Park in Hastings. Donations can be made to the local Relay For Life event by visiting www.relayforlife.org/barrrymi. Community members can also start or join a team by following the links to the local Relay event on www.relayforlife.org/barrymi. The Barry County Relay for Life team called Hare Raisers Sailing to a Cure set up this fundraiser game in the hallway at Hastings High School where the Taste of Barry County event was held. Here, Emily Casarez throws the ball while her friends Emily Mitchell (left) and Brenagan Murphy watch. Doughnuts baked daily at the Dowling Country Store as well as freshly baked cookies were part of the food offered at the Taste of Barry County. Staffing the booth are Sarah Ellwood, Brandi Ellwood, Angie Baker and Sandy Campbell. Tom’s own German bologna and other treats and plenty of pizza were the focus of these booths featuring Tom’s Market and Hungry Howies. Staffing the table on the left were some of the Tom’s Market crew Christine Turner, Juanita Baker, Jeannie Payton and Janae Baker; and in the foreground are Hungry Howies owners Toni and Linsey Jacinto. The Swamp Fox and Applebee’s had booths close together at the Taste of Barry County to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Barbara Nurenberg (left), manager of Applebee’s in Hastings, looks on as six-year- old Ashalee Ehlers scoops out some dessert for herself as Lisa Milanowski, a breast cancer survivor and cook at Applebee’s, assists. Behind Lisa is Jessi Milanowski, 6. Also pictured is Nicole, kitchen manager at Applebee’s. Chicken tanglers, a new menu item, were served as well as dessert shooters. Geukes Market, of Middleville, had three perky ladies serving pulled barbecue pork (from left): Ruth Geukes, Janet Geukes and Michelle Stanley. The public could buy tickets for $1 each to benefit the American Cancer Society and exchange them for food at the event. Chicken and shrimp gumbo, portobello mushroom fries and hardwood smoked pulled pork were the foods at the Walldorff booth. Pictured are owner and chef Mike Barnaart (right) and Catherine Conklin, assistant chef. �Page 4 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton Board of Education to hear budget issues Delton Kellogg School District’s Finance Directory Sheryl Downer will give a presentation about budget projections for the 2009-10 school year during the board of education meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, in Room 32 of Delton Kellogg Elementary. According to Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cindy Vujea, funding for schools across the state is projected to decrease, along with enrollment, as it has for the past five years. Labor costs continue to rise due to increased insurance costs, retirement and steps in employee contracts. Vujea added that budget planning for the Delton school district is even more difficult since it is the bottom 1 percent of school districts based on the total revenue. The base foundation allowance is $7,316 per pupil, while other districts in the state receive up to $13,000 per pupil. Delton’s student enrollment continues to decline by 80 to 110 students each year. The district has lost 350 students since the 2004-05 school year, resulting in more than a $2.5 million loss in revenue. And, while auditors recommend a 10 to 15 percent fund balance, the district’s fund balance will have dropped to 3.6 percent by June 30 (down from 13.82 percent in 2004 and 7.4 percent in 2008), said Vujea. Finally, the district has yet to settle contracts with the district’s teacher, support staff and maintenance unions. Eighty-three percent of the district’s budget goes toward salaries and benefits. For the 2009-10 school year, budget projections include: • The loss of 80 students, which would mean a decrease of more then $585,000 in revenue. • Retirement rates will increase 16.94 percent. • Insurance rates will increase 5 to 10 percent, a cost of $99,000 to $198,000. • A proposed reduction of $59 to $155 per pupil in state aid would create a loss of $97,881 to $257,145 in revenue. These projections result in an anticipated budget reduction of $1.5 million, if there is no change in the per pupil allowance, to $2 million if there is a $155 per pupil cut. During the past five years, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education has made what she called significant budget cuts in an attempt to offset the increasing cost of energy, supplies, salaries and benefits. Budget cuts have included a voluntary severance package for teachers who have been with the district for 12 years or more (a potential savings of $221,606 to $1,263,330); eliminating the director of transportation and operations and elementary school assistant principal positions and requiring the assistant superintendent to take over those responsibilities; reducing the athletic director and assistant principal positions to half-time and then merging them into one position; eliminating one middle school counselor ($83,324 savings); hiring a private firm to oversee substitute teachers, saving the district $17,000; reducing administration by 21 percent and teaching and support staff by 20 percent; increasing class size due to decreased enrollment; reducing bus replacement program, saving $142,000 over the past two years; reducing the technology budget from $50,000 to $25,000 per year; freezing all nonessential spending in December for the 2008-09 school year; reducing the number of bus runs; eliminating middle school cheerleading; reducing the number of athletic invitationals students attend; reduced coaching salaries; increasing participation fees; instituting admission fees for track meets; and insurance concessions from administrators in their new contract. Vujea said that as the board prepares its budget for the 2009-10 school year, it will continue to look for ways to reduce expenditures in order to keep pace with decreased enrollment and declining revenues, but no specifics are available at this time. She said the board cannot depend on help from the federal stimulus package when preparing its budget for the upcoming school year. “The information we have about next year’s budget is limited, at best. State funding is in flux — the governor’s released $59 per-pupil reduction will possibly be restored by the federal stimulus package, but there has been no formal announcement to confirm this possibility,” she said. “We have received some information about the extent of the federal dollars; however, nothing specific or absolute about how the state will be appropriate the funds. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to use it in budgeting now.” Write Us A Letter It’s time to ignore the gloomy forecast and be confident Back in the mid-1980s, Community Newspapers of Michigan sponsored seminars in many communities across the state featuring advertising and retail expert Charlie Mouser. J-Ad was selected to be one of the newspapers to offer the seminars in Hastings and Battle Creek. The reason I bring this up now is that last week I received notice that Charlie had passed away. As I looked back over the years in this business, I think Charlie was one of the best in educating retailers on how to market their businesses — no matter what they were selling and in all kinds of economic conditions. Thinking again about Charlie, I was reminded of a favorite story I had learned in one of his seminars. The story goes something like this: A man had a business selling hot dogs out of a small stand along a busy highway. It was the only job the man had ever known. He started right out of high school with little more than an old wooden table, a simple grill and a wonderful homemade sauce. Folks would pull off and stop to sample his hot dogs, praising their freshness — always commenting about his special sauce. Many would encourage their friends to stop by the stand to enjoy the unique treat. Soon, the man had enough business to build a completely enclosed stand and then later added indoor seating. Year after year, his business grew, requiring him to add even more extensions to his enterprise. As the business grew, the man became more aware of the power of marketing. He put up large signs advertising his hot dogs on each side of the highway. He decorated the front of his stand with huge colored flags. That, in turn attracted even more customers which led to the addition of more employees for his kitchen and wait staff. He advertised in the local paper with photos of his customers enjoying his hot dogs and ran hundreds of testimonials from customers about how much they enjoyed his product and service. "How lucky we are," he told his wife as they enjoyed a comfortable life, a nice home and enough income to send their son to college. Then the country began to endure a sudden setback, and the national economy took a dip. Big city restaurants found it difficult to pay their debts, some even went out of business. The national media reported the slowdown, and college professors said, "I told you so!" Many expressed the thought that things were sure to get worse. Still, the man and his hot dog stand remained popular. His location, low prices and commitment to service continued to attract a large and diversified crowd. But, then his son returned home from college with some observations. "Dad," he said, "don’t you know there’s a recession going on? You can’t make any money with an old-fashioned hot dog stand. You’ve got to do something or you’ll lose all your business." The father thought about his son’s concern. The boy must be right, he reasoned, for his son was almost a college graduate. "Something would have to be done" the father said, responding to his son’s concerns. Over the next few months, the father systematically responded to his son’s wisdom. He reduced his staff to a third the normal size. He took down his highway signs and colorful flags flying out front, dropped his advertising campaign in the local newspaper and started looking for ways to cut the cost of producing his high-quality product after he worked so hard to build it from a simple stand along the roadside. It didn’t take long before the man declared, "My boy was right, there is a recession, and if things don’t get better, I may not be able to stay in business." And that’s what can happen when you let the market and what’s going on around you drive your business. They’re letting themselves get caught up in the "sky-is-falling" propaganda of the national media. Yes, there are some national financial problems, banking issues, sluggish automotive sales and definitely greed at the top, affecting businesses of all sizes across this county. Though the story was told by Charlie Mouser so many years ago, the message is still true today: You can let yourself get caught up in the bad news, or you can pull yourself out of the mess when you take charge of the situation. The hot dog stand owner was doing just fine until he let himself get caught up in an economic doldrums, which he hadn’t even noticed until he made the decision to let it take over his business. Over the weekend, I attended the Lansing Gift Show. It was a collection of small and national companies showing their products to retailers across the state. It didn’t take long after visiting a couple of the booths and talking to company representatives to see the industry is focused on doing more business in the future. There’s a determined effort to promote “made in America” and to find products made in Michigan. Companies up and down the showroom floor had a feeling of optimism and energy ready to overcome the market, showing determination that made this country what it was just a few years ago, and with the right attitude can return the economy to the powerhouse it was just a few years ago. Things are far from perfect in Barry County. Local governments are struggling with increasing demands, schools are concerned with declining enrollments, and retail sales have slowed. But, we can turn it all around if we work together, by supporting local business and buying products made in this country when possible. You need to put your dollars to work here at home, shopping locally, keeping your neighbors working and returning your money to the local market. Don’t take down the "hot dogs for sale" signs. Instead, we need to let our customers know we’re open and ready for business. With the help of local consumers, we can reduce the time when we can all say, "We’re back!" Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. How can bullying be controlled? IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Saxon wrestlers had fine season To the editor: I would like to congratulate the Hastings Saxons wrestling team on its 30 wins and six losses during the 2008-09 season, with nine going to the individual tournament and five going on to the state finals. The Banner has done a good job on coverage, but I can’t say that for the daily newspapers. I don’t want to forget the Hastings B Team. They had 16 wins and six losses this season. Also the JV team made a good showing. (A Fan) Bob Reaser, Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Many school districts are working to reduce bullying and harmful teasing in their schools. What do you think is the best way to reduce bullying? Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Korey Carpenter, Middleville: “I think that schools should have more programs at all grade levels to help kids understand what bullying is, how harmful it can be and ways to eliminate it.” Zach Bryan, Middleville: “I think that students need to be able to stay away from people who are tormenting them and get help from teachers and other school staff.” Haley Rosenberg, Hastings: “I think that there should be more programs like the ‘peer listening’ at Thornapple Kellogg High School. I think if students take advantage of these programs, we can control bullying.” Danielle Reidsma, Hastings: “I know that it is hard, but in high school students should ignore bullies. I don’t think everyone should go complaining to teachers, especially for minor problems. Serious problems are the ones to worry about.” Lauren Young, Hastings: “I think it is important to help younger students learn how not to tease or torment. However, at the high school level, students should be able to ignore bullying and not always blame others for their problems.” Mike Cooper, Kalamazoo: “I think schools should first do lots of education of students and staff on the dangers of bullying to all students and focus on the most vulnerable students. Then consequences should be set and followed.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 5 RIVERWALK, continued from page 1 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will show the film “Heat” Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the EMS building, 128 High St., Middleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The group also will meet tonight, Thursday, March 12, at 7 p .m. at the EMS Building, which are a new place and time for this month's membership meeting. Anyone interested in supporting progressive issues is welcome to attend. For the film, ‘Heat,’ correspondent Martin Smith traveled to 12 countries on four continents to investigate whether major corporations and governments were up to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions. The film features interviews with top policy-makers and executives from many of the largest carbon emitters from around the world, including Chinese coal companies, Indian SUV makers and American oil giants. Despite increasing talk about "going green," across the planet, Smith reports that environmental concerns are still taking a back seat to shorter-term economic interests. Next month’s Third Thursday Program on April 16 will focus on Michigan’s energy policy and responses and actions that are available in the state. For more information, log on to www.pdwm.org and click on “programs,” or contact Patricia Wilson at 269-795-4412 or wilough@att.net. Wheeler will dive at D1 State Finals, a first for TK-Hastings Joshua Wheeler is piling up the firsts. He was the first diver from the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team to ever earn a spot in a diving regional, then at East Kentwood High School Tuesday night he earned the program’s first appearance in the state finals. “It is a huge accomplishment for him to have made it to this competition,” said TKHastings diving coach Crystal Frens. “Josh is also a gymnast, he helps to teach gymnastics in the summer, is a cheerleader with Hastings, and just started training last week Thursday with the Grand Rapids diving team.” “He is one of the most enthusiastic and positive kids I have ever encountered in my high school teaching and coaching experience. His attitude is exemplary and contagious and he never complains or says he cannot do something. On the contrary, he challenges himself almost daily to try new things to improve his sport.” Wheeler, a freshman, set a new team record with a score of 291 points, earning himself tenth place in the Division 1 diving regional. The top 12 divers in the competition advance to this weekend’s Division 1 State Finals at Eastern Michigan University. Diving preliminary competition will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, and the Swimming and Division State Finals start at noon on Saturday. Wheeler holds both the six-dive and 11dive records to the TK-Hastings program, after competing in just eight meets so far this season. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Drivers who follow the law by not drinking and driving the weekends before and after St. Patrick’s Day could be savin’ the green. Local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the next week with an “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” crackdown. Barry County drivers will find stepped-up patrols looking for drunk drivers beginning March 14 through March 21. A drunk driving conviction is costly, with fines, legal fees, driver responsibility fees, court costs and higher insurance rates. In many cases, the highest price of all is a life lost. In Michigan, a motorist can be arrested for drunk driving with .08 percent blood alcohol content or higher. Every 39 minutes and nearly 40 times a day, someone in the United States dies in an impaired driving-related crash. “We want people to have a good time and be responsible. By stepping up enforcement during the week of St. Patrick’s Day, we can keep motorists safe by removing drunk drivers from the roadways,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. The extra enforcement is a joint effort between Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning, Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the City of Hastings, Barry Township and Prairieville Township police departments. 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If you have further questions, please call 269-945-3401 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 77532744 ® The Chili Cook Off Saturday, March 14, 2009 Caledonia American Legion post 305 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) 616-891-1882 $20 per team (up to 4 people) Bring your best recipe, equipment and team. Limited to 25 teams, please sign up in advance. ALL chili judged together, 1st place and Peoples Choice ALL Food prep must be done onsite to begin @9am Cooking will start @ noon, Judging starting @ 3pm $5 Donation includes all Chili Samples Help determine Peoples Choice Award @ 3pm American Legion Post 305 will be open to general public for the day! Questions??? Contact SAL Commander Randy Eggers 269-795-8798 77532730 77528605 Progressive Democrats will show film on carbon emissions Thursday Road patrols increased next week 77532726 school graduation requirements. We do not have to wait for the train wreck to change it. I’ve been attacked from the political "right" and "left" on this one, but the response from education professionals has been great. Elected official pay and benefits The State Officers Compensation Commission finally met to take up a 10 percent reduction in the pay of elected officials. I started talking about this in 2007, and I am embarrassed that it took this long to come to fruition. Now all the House and Senate need to do is pass a concurrent resolution. There is, however, an interesting side story developing with regard to the retiree health care benefits. Last year, I was part of a bipartisan group that worked toward consolidation of the administration of all the various health care programs throughout the state. The idea was to save money by combining the administration of all the plans and to set a framework through which to save for the committed obligations of the future. Well, that effort was hijacked by the special interests, and it never came to fruition. I was glad to see the bills move again this year, at first. But a very unfortunate amendment was made to part of the legislation. You see, health care in retirement is not a constitutionally guaranteed benefit like pensions. The bills were modified to insert a contractual obligation of the state for those benefits to the current and future retirees. And who is included among the recipients of those newly guaranteed benefits? Yup, legislators. I guess they figured they could slip that in there with no one noticing. Let’s hope the Senate can stop it from becoming law. Property tax workshops I took my property assessment workshops and legislative agenda on real estate tax reform on the road this year. After giving the presentation to 375 people in Ionia and 310 in Hastings, I then visited, Lapeer, Grand Blanc, Coldwater, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Rockford, Niles and Montcalm County. All told, about 2,000 people came, and the feedback was overwhelming. I am encouraged. Reps from all over the state saw firsthand the power of the grassroots on my property tax reform agenda. I will now seek to focus that energy on forcing long-overdue action in the legislature. council to set insurance limits. -Approved a request from YMCA program Director Ryan Rose to use the Fish Hatchery Park softball diamond from 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays from April 19 to May 31 for kickball. • Approved a request from Janet Doane, community director for March of Dimes, to hold the 2009 Barry County March for Babies event in Fish Hatchery Park from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2. • Awarded a three-year contract for audit services to Rehmann Robson of Grand Rapids, as recommended by City Clerk Tom Emery. Rehmann Robson’s fees are $15,500 for the 2009 fiscal year, $16,00 for 2010, and $16,500 for 2011 with a single audit fee, if necessary, of $2,500. Emery noted that while two of the six bids the city received were lower than Rehmann Robson, they were from smaller, less-established firms. • Approved revisions to the 911/Central Dispatch Plan proposed by the Central Dispatch Board. The board needs approval from two-thirds of the 22 municipalities in Barry County by Tuesday, April 14, before it can give the amended plan its final approval. • Set a special workshop meeting for the presentation and discussion of proposed limited and urban services agreements for 6 p.m. Monday, March 23. • Approved changes to the city’s personnel policy regarding mandatory use of personal and sick time and use of vacation proposed by City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Mansfield said the changes would allow employees to be absent for up to 20 days in a year due to illness without having to reduce the balance of their banked personal or vacation time. Previously, employees were required to use personal and vacation time prior to the use of sick time. • Heard a complaint from residents of 630 E. South St. regarding maintenance of the street and a letter they received from the city stating that their driveway is in violation of an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on unstable materials and could be subject to a fine. Mansfield said he would visit the house and work with the residents to determine, what, if anything, would need to be done to bring their driveway into compliance. • Discussed changing the starting time of regular council meetings to 7 p.m. Councilman David Tossava said he would like to see an earlier start time. At the request of Councilman David Jasperse, the discussion was tabled until the next regular meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23. 77532755 Well, there are about a million moving pieces in state government these days, so forgive me if this piece is a bit disjointed. I’ll try to give you the highlights (yes, there are a few) and lowlights of the eventful start of this year. Advancements in advanced manufacturing We’ll start with some much-needed good news. Late last year, those of us on the tax policy committee worked on a substantial tax incentive meant to entice advanced battery manufacturers into Michigan — the kind of batteries that power electric cars. A bipartisan, bicameral effort paved the way for a battery manufacturing incentive that is the first of its kind in the nation, and it worked. The first credit was awarded to the battery manufacturer for the Chevy Volt. We needed to adjust the boundaries of this tax incentive because of the immediate success of the original credit. Michigan is on the cusp of establishing itself as the electric car capital of the world, and we simply cannot afford to pass up this opportunity. More education policy mistakes and consequences The back-door mandate of all-day kindergarten is now leading to drastic cuts in all other forms of early childhood education to make room in the budget. The new high school graduation requirements are already starting to lead to dropouts and cuts in course offerings. The biggest untold story is that advanced high school courses are being dropped from the lineup, along with vocational education offerings. This is all to make room for the new, crowded, one-size-fits-all, curriculum. So much for raising the bar. The House recently outdid itself by raising the compulsory attendance age to 18 from its current level of 16. Many other states have already proved that this does not work. It is another example of an ill-conceived, but well-intentioned, change in state education policy. Still, I have hope that progress can and will be made. My colleagues seem to be starting to grasp the dreaded consequences of the unfunded kindergarten mandate, and there is still time to change it. Also, I went ahead and took the plunge and introduced the bill to repeal the new high erect a 10-foot high sign on the corner of its property at Church and Court streets. As written, the proposed ordinance limits the height of monument signs to six feet. Goodin also stated that she felt a letter from Hart telling the bank that if the ordinance were passed, it was very unlikely that the zoning board of appeals would grant a variance to allow the larger sign, discouraged the bank from “Following our right of due process.” • Discussed staffing of YMCA programs held in city parks during the summer, with Barry County YMCA Executive Director Tim Wilt. Wilt said that the YMCA typically hires five or six college students to run the playground programs, but the only paid employees for both the youth and adult sports programs are the referees. Instructors are volunteer coaches, high school athletes and other community members. He added that all volunteers must go through training and background checks before they are allowed to work with the children. City Council Trustee Don Bowers said his biggest concern was that the YMCA programs were not adequately preparing area youths for participating in high school sports. “I don’t want to single out programs, but you can read the paper and see which ones they are,” he said. “Things are not being taught well at the lower grades, and that is my concern.” • Heard from Robert Rednour and Denny Walter from the Black Top Cab Company regarding the city’s insurance requirements. Rednour said that he felt the premiums were too high. “Hastings is a small town, and I’m not sure we’ll make enough money to pay that kind of insurance,” he said. The council approved a motion to direct staff to prepare an ordiance allowing the 02704775 State news roundup feature a 10-foot wide bituminous trail and three decks overlooking the Thornapple River. Thorn Street between Church Street and Broadway, which is wider than average, will be narrowed to accommodate the trail. The city is seeking a $395,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund to cover portions of the riverwalk along the Thornapple River and $240,500 from the Michigan Department of Transportation Enhancement Program Funds for those portions of the trail that follow streets. The MDOT grant application is due by Monday, March 16. The DNR grant is due by Wednesday, April 1. Funding from each grant can be used as a match for the other. However, to remain competitive in the application process, Community Development Director John Hart said the Hastings Downtown Development Authority has set aside $100,000 in matching funds for the 2009-10 fiscal year. He said he will ask that they contribute the remaining $54,900 for the 2010- 11 fiscal year. Hart said that if the city receives the grants, ground will be broken for the project during the summer of 2010, with the bulk of construction being done in the late summer and fall of that year. In other business, the council: • Held first readings for two proposed ordinances. The first ordinance would regulate the size of dwellings located on the upper floors of multi-story buildings in the downtown business district. The second ordinance would regulate the size and placement monument signs in the downtown district. Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director for Hastings City Bank, requested that the council amend the proposed ordinance before its second reading at the next regular council meeting to allow the bank to �Page 6 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Floodplain landowners sought for $145 million in easements The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $145 million to purchase floodplain easements nationwide. Landowners have until March 27 to sign up to participate in the Emergency Watershed Protection Program’s Floodplain Easement component, said Joanne Barnard, director of the Barry Conservation District. Landowners who participate in the program must agree to restore floodplains to their natural condition under a permanent conservation easement. The restored floodplains would provide wildlife habitat and help to mitigate downstream flooding. This is the first time the program has been offered in Michigan, said Barnard. Although “fine details” have not been released, she said qualifying lands must be privately owned or owned by state or local units of government. The property must have been damaged by flooding at least twice in the past 10 years, once in the past 12 months, or would be adversely impacted by a dam breach. “In terms of restoration, the program would seek to return the floodplain area to its original form, whether it was a wooded area or a wet prairie,” she said. Non-native vegetation would be removed, and appropriate native plantings would be installed, she added. “If the area had been tiled for farming, the tiles would be broken and the water permitted to inundate the area,” said Barnard. All Michigan applications will be sent to the Michigan USDA National Resources Conservation Service office to be ranked, and then the selected Michigan projects will be sent to the federal office for approval, said Barnard. “Michigan will have its own pot of money Worship Together… 77532564 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 3rd Sunday in Lent - March 15Holy Communion 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Elementary March Madness 10:45-2:00; Middle School Youth Group 6 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Wed. Lenten Service - March 18 - Supper 6 p.m.; Worship 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Bible Study; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Monday - 6:30 p.. Stewardship Mtg.; 7 p.m. Trustees Mtg. Tuesday -6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Richard A. Stuebiger HASTINGS - Keegan Kenneth Gonsalves, 3 month old son of Billi Jo (Lancaster) Gonsalves and Douglas Gonsalves Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Hastings Nov. 24, 2008. Keegan is survived by his parents, Billi Jo and Doug Gonsalves Jr.; sisters, Alexzandra, Kaylynn, and Izabell Gonsalves; grandparents, Doug and MaryLou Gonsalves of Hastings, Robin Davis of Middleville, Toni Lancaster of Grand Rapids, and Ken Lancaster of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by Patricia Howe Shuttleworth, Yavonne Davis, Charles and Mary Gonsalves, Leo Lancaster and Lena Wierenga. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M43 Hwy., Hastings. Chaplain Gale Kragt officiating and burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contribution would be appreciated to the family for expenses. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). MIDDLEVILLE - Richard A. Stuebiger, age 78, of Middleville, passed away March 5, 2009 at Laurels of Sandy Creek, Wayland. Richard was born Dec. 23, 1930 at Fleissan, Czechoslovakia, the son of Richard and Emma (Penzel) Stuebiger. They moved to Middleville June 7, 1969. He was employed at Flexfab for 21 years and enjoyed model airplanes. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 54 years, Regina U. Stuebiger; one sister, Susie (Stanley) Stanton of Labelle, Fla.; special friends, Finley (Kathy) Hansford of Hastings and Jake (Jenn) Blough of Middleville. Graveside services were held Monday, March 9, 2009 at Yankee Springs Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Doreen Jean James Beverly Ann Lumbert HASTINGS - Beverly Ann Lumbert, age 71 of Hastings passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born April 14, 1937 in Dowling, the daughter of Harry (Pink) and Gladys (Gerber) Woodmansee. She attended Hastings Public Schools. Beverly was married Feb. 28, 1953 to Robert R. Lumbert. She was employed for many years at a job she love dearly with the Hastings Public School system working in the cafeteria. Beverly enjoyed playing cards, riding her motorcycle, snowmobiling, bowling, traveling, working in her yard and enjoying the pool in the summer. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara Snyder; brothers, Duane, Raymond, Bernard, and Carol Woodmansee, and a son, Mark Fitzgerald. She is survived by her husband, Bob Lumbert; daughters, Carolyn Lumbert, Marilyn (Pete) Dunn of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Peter (Miranda) Dunn, Lyndsay (Wyatt) Benton; great-grandchildren, Montana and Sylvia Dunn, Mason Benton; brother, Robert (Jane) Woodmansee; sisters, Connie Richardson, Nancy (Russ) Dolpin, Carolyn Roberts; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Betty Spore and special friend, Tiffany Wood. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). MIDDLEVILLE - Doreen Jean James, age 51, of Middleville, passed away March 8, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus Hospital, Grand Rapids. Doreen Jean was born May 5, 1957 in Gardener, Mass. the daughter of Henry and Ellen Pauze. She was born and raised and attended school in Gardner, Mass. Her hobbies were cooking and gardening. She is survived by her caring, loving husband, Richard A. James Jr.; step-son, Nate James of Dorr; her mother, Ellen Pauze of New Hampshire; one brother, Keith and his wife, Jody Pauze of Gardner, Mass.; one sister, Deborah Pratt of Londonderry, N.H.; one granddaughter, Hannah Jo James of Dorr; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Father, Christian Johnston officiating. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer During the week of March 9, the boards of review in Barry County townships met with confused homeowners and tried to answer questions such as, “If my home’s assessed value has gone down, why have my taxes gone up?” Some townships like Thornapple were visited by many homeowners, while others, including Irving, were prepared to answer questions from many but had only a few visits during the hours they were open on Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10. According to information provided to homeowners in the area, the reason for the decreased-value/increased-taxes issue is the result of a formula written into Michigan’s State constitution by voter-approved Proposal A from 1994. Irving Township Assessor Owen Smith wrote in a handout, “Some people may have been a bit shocked when they received their property assessment notices.” Assessors must follow state rules when appraising property. The current declining values will be better reflected in the next assessment, since property assessments are based on sales studies that cover a two-year time span, said Smith. Homeowners also need to remember that “the actual sales price” is not “true cash value.” In fact, homes purchased through foreclosure or similar sales are not considered as “typical sales” for the valuation of property. In late October 2008, Michigan State Tax Commission officials issued orders for 2009. According to this decision, assessors are required to increase by up to 4.4 percent the taxable value of all properties having a state equalized value above the tentative 2009 taxable value. According to information available at Thornapple Township Hall, properties having an SEV higher than the taxable value but less than 4.4 percent higher will receive increases which bring the taxable value up to the amount of the SEV. All properties with a spread of greater than 4.4 percent between the SEV and taxable value will increase by 4.4 percent. Properties with an SEV equal to the taxable value will not be increased. Properties for which the SEV drops below the 2008 taxable value will have the 2009 taxable value reduced to the new state equalized value. Keegan Kenneth Gonsalves Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Boards of review answer questions Area Obituaries 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes to spend, so Michigan projects should not be competing with those from other states,” she added. The program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications will be accepted at NRCS offices in USDA Service Centers throughout the state until March 27. The local office is at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings 49058. Funding to purchase floodplain easements was obtained from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and includes both technical and financial assistance to restore the easements. All funds will be spent on targeted projects that can be completed with economic stimulus money. The goal is to have all floodplain easements acquired and restored within 12 to 18 months. No more than $30 million can be spent in any one state. According to a press release by the USDA, the floodplain easement program can create jobs in rural communities when property owners establish conservation practices on the land entered into easements. Jobs will be created mostly in the engineering, biology and construction fields when trees and native grasses are planted and the hydrology of the floodplain is restored. The restored floodplain will generate many public benefits, according to the USDA, such as increased flood protection, enhanced fish and wildlife habitat, improved water quality, and a reduced need for future public disaster assistance. Other benefits include reduced energy consumption when certain agricultural activities and practices are eliminated and increased carbon sequestration as permanent vegetative cover is re-established. Since 1935, NCRS (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources. For more information, call 269-948-8056 or log on to www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 7 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 77-35; CBS 73-39; Trouble 67.5-44.5; Coleman’s 64.5-47.5; Lynn Denton Agency 64.5-47.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 57-55; Lu’s Team 56.5-55.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 43.5-68.5; Super Crips 43.5-68.5; Ghost Team 13-95. Good Games - S. VandenBurg 240; T. Daniels 205; M. Heath 199; P. Ramey 192; L. Potter 186; Megan 179; J. Rice 178. Wednesday P.M. Shamrock Tavern 68-40; Eye and ENT 5850; Hair Care 53-55; NBT 52-56; Seeber’s 4761; The River 46-62. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 173; Y. Cheeseman 203-505; D. Huver 200-426; J. Pettengill 128; L. Friend 150-344; N. Boniface 190. Friday Night Mixed Oldies But Goodies 30; Lucky #13 26; Spencers Towing 25; An’D Signs 25; Team #14 23; Here 4 the Party 23; We’re a Mess 22; All But One 21; Ten Pins 19; Spare Time 18; 9-n-a-Wiggle 17; Dum schitz 16; Greasy Balls 10. Women’s Good Games and Series - R. Murrah 219-605; P. Ramey 191-559; K. Becker 192-524; M. Mathis 212-499; M. Sears 174-459; C. Thompson 141-400; K. Matthews 149-398; J. Gasper 206; S. Vandenburg 199; L. Potter 196; D. James 179; E. Vanasse 163; L. Smith 162. Men’s Good Games and Series - F. Thompson 257-659; R. Guild 207-601; J. Wanland 225-594; B. Madden 186-532; D. Sears 191-528; B. Bell 193-495; E. Ringleka 187-421; K. Matthews 176-405; R. Genda 233; H. Pennington 213; M. Kasinsky 211; D. Carpenter 200; L. Porter 191; A. Taylor 189; D. Lake 154. Mixerettes Sassy Babes 66-42; Kent Oil 65.5-42.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 60-48; Nashville Chiropractic 57-51; James Process Service 52.5-55.5; Dean’s Dolls 50-58; NBT 50-58. Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 196569; D. Anders 156-405; J. Alflen 196-509; L. Elliston 197; S. Smith 159-473; D. Worm 197-467; S. Drake 180; M. Rodgers 154; D. Snyder 183; T. Christopher 179; T. Shaeffer 180-463; L. Potter 200-555; K. Fowler 185. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 67.5-40.5; Lucky Strike 62.5-45.5; King Pins 59.5-48.5; Usedto be #1 59.5-48.5; Sun Risers 55.5-52.5; Butterfingers 54-54; Just Friends 53.5-54.5; Early Risers 51.5-56.5; Be Happy 51-57; Three Gals and a Guy 46-62; Kuempel 44-64; M&M’s 43.564.5;. Good Games and Series Women - Y. Cheeseman 184-498; J. Gasper 193-599; B. Maker 193-472; E. Moore 181-435; K. Moore 180-402; J. Talsma 150-407; E. Ulrich 173477; S. Krystiniak 154; S. Pennington 212529; G. Otis 177-485. Good Games and Series Men - D. Edwards 191; H. Gibson 158; R. Boniface 176-495; D. Kiersey 173; R. Hart 172; D. Murphy 145; E. Count 187; G. Forbey 162453; N. Thaler 182-450. 1,150 77532594 1998 TRANSPORT $ * 147K miles. 2001 DODGE STRATUS 2003 12 FT ROADMASTER 2-door, 131K miles. Enclosed Trailer 1,700* $ 1,500* $ 1,750 95 VIKING POP-UP $ * CAMPER 850 • 2000 FORD TAURUS, 96K, $4100 • 2002 VOLVO S80, 103K, $6300 • 2000 FORD EXPLORER 2 DR, 89K, $3900 • 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 68K, $9700 Coming Soon! • 00 DODGE CARAVAN, 122K • 01 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 115K • 99 FORD WINDSTAR • 98 CHEVY S-10, 147K • 00 ELANTRA, 93K • 00 DODGE CARAVAN, 117K • 01 MERCURY SABLE, 148K • 00 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER, 120 K 77532597 Used Cars • 03 MERCEDES E500, SALVAGE TITLE, SUPER SHARP, 37K, $17000 (Never driven in winter) • 1998 VOLVO S-70, SALVAGE TITLE, 86K $3900 • 2005 CHEVY MALIBU, SALVAGE TITLE, 56K $6900 • 2005 CHEVY MALIBU, SALVAGE TITLE, 33K $7900 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, MI 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 ~ Fax 269-623-6075 Vehicles Run & Drive but need Some Repair Work All Vehicles Plus Title & Plate *Prices Subject to Make & Model See web for current inventory: gogoautoparts.com “Your repair dollars go further at” Coupon 2,500 1998 CHEVY VENTURE VAN $ * Hastings 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door, 81K miles. $ * THISS AUTO 1,850 $ 50.00 OFF 1999 GMC JIMMY S-15 2-DR. 150K miles. $ * *Some Restrictions Apply AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. FIX IT UP AND DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD! “ S t r etchi n g ” Your Next Auto Repair E-Z FIX DRIVERS 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings BY STATE LAW immunizations and vision and hearing testing must be completed before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given an appointment for a vision and hearing test. 77532567 Marriage Licenses EXPIRES 3/31/09 It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring with them a copy of the child’s official birth certificate, immunization record, and verification of residency. The child’s social security number is also requested but not required. Mary Bancorft Boomer will celebrate her 99th birthday on April 5, 2009. A card shower to her would be nice. Her address is Mary Boomer, 300 W. City Park Dr. (62), Munising, MI 49862. Dennis Thiss, Owner Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (children must be 5 on or before December 1st) - for next school year will take place on Monday, March 30th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Star Elementary School, 1900 Star School Road. Mary Boomer to celebrate 99th birthday The National Weather Service of Grand Rapids will be providing training free of charge for any individuals interested in becoming Skywarn storm spotters. Skywarn training for Barry County will be held Monday, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Skywarn is a concept developed in the early 1970s that was intended to promote a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service and communities. The emphasis of the effort is often focused on the storm spotter, an individual who takes a position near their community and reports wind gusts, hail size, rainfall and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado. The spotter’s main role is to alert all citizens to the threat of incoming inclement weather. Residents can then be warned as early as possible of any emergency actions that need to be taken. Weather reports from trained spotters are used along with Doppler radar data to issue warnings of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods. After attending a Skywarn Spotter Training session, guests may consider enrolling with the spotter program, which allows for near real time reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. For additional information, contact Jim Yarger, Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator at 269-945-1412. Frederick R. Bell, Nashville and Henrietta Marguerite Gavin, Battle Creek. Sunday Night Mixed Straight Liners 63; Skabbs 60; Bounty Hunters 58; Sandbaggers 58; Pin Chasers 58; Late Arrivals 58; Striking Distance 57 1/2; Mary’s Hair and Nails 57 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 51 1/2; Wright Zone 51; Late Comers 50; Funky Bowlers 49; R&N 39 1/2. Womens Good Games and Series - N. Shafer 200-566; H. Jordan 227-533; A. Hubbell 177-496; A. Mooney 163-466; J. Ackels 161-454; T. Hilley 156-359; M. Daniels 211; M. Heath 189; J. Rice 178; G. Brooks 122. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 246-652; J. Shoebridge 213-610; B. Churchill 204-554; E. Rice 155-451; B. Hubbell 214; DJ James 209; M. Kidder 209; S. Farlee 203; HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION USE YOUR TAX RETURN Men’s City Tournament Results Team Event - Bosley’s Pharmacy 3172; Tne 5 Pin 3154; Damn Kids 2109; Westside Beer 3032. Doubles Event - J. Miller/J. Slocum 1302; P. Pickens/F. Thompson 1264; R. Daman/M. Westbrook 1264; D. Lambert/R. Conley 1254. Singles Event - E. Count 731; J. Butler 706; D. Benner 686; R. Potter 678; A. Rhodes 673. All Events - E. Count 1997; J. Slocum 1956; J. Butler 1924; B. Shafer 1917; R. Potter 1911. Social News Not to be combined with any other offer. Thursday Angels H.C.B. 59-37; Northside Pizza 59-37; Hastings Bowl 56-40; Miller Farm Repair 54.5-37.5; Newton Const. 54.5-41.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 54.5-41.5; Moore Apts. 54-42; Allure 53-53; Varney’s Const. 49-47; Maude’s Team 38-54; Viking 32.5-63.5. High Games and Series - G. Otis 169; J. Madden 182; D. Bartimus 214-575; B. Stevens 132; L. Kendall 204; B. Cuddahee 528; J. Moore 156; J. Baker 134; S. Suntken 145; B. Franks 188; T. Phenix 184-509; M. Chase 146; N. Shafer 201-515; C. Cooper B. Allen 192; D. Wright 185; N. Rich 151; T. Demott 149. (269) 948-3387 Wednesday Night Classic Crank It Up 64-36; Bosley’s 63-37; McDonald’s 57.5-42.5; Westside Beer 57-43; Hastings Manu. 56-44; Game On1 55-45; Grease Monkey’s 53-47; Geukes Meat Market 53-47; Team 8 -52-48; Hastings Bowl 52-48; Damn Kids 52-48; Adrounie House 50-50; Rather B Fishing 48-52; Bowman’s 38-62; AnD Signs 37.5-62.5. High Games and Series - R. Zwiernikowski 695-278; J. Markley 238-624; T. Neymeiyer Jr. 244-612; R. Guild 215-608; J. Mays 226-605; M. Pennington 234-597. 246-555; C. Shellenbarger 145; C. Curtis 128; T. Wattles 141; S. Tobias 159. THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner 77532600 Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 73-31; All Star Childcare 61-43; King Pins 60-42; Yankee Zyphr 56-48; Hastings City Bank 53 1/2-50 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 53-51; Hurless Machine Shop 52 1/2-51 1/2. Men’s High Games - C. Steeby 213; J. Wanland 211; J. Markley 207; R. Guild 207; P. Scobey 206; K. Armstrong 203; D. Cherry 195; G. Hause 191. Men’s High Series - C. Steeby 536; J. Wanland 593; J. Markley 577; R. Guild 582; P. Scobey 546; K. Armstrong 526; D. Cherry 537; G. Hause 523. Women’s High Games - S. Beebe 226; J. Clements 214; E. Clements 207; J. Steeby 195; B. Wilkins 192; B. Smith 189; D. Ware 184; A. Hall 171. Women’s High Series - S. Beebe 523; J. Clements 551; E. Clements 481; J. Steeby 479; B. Wilkins 527; B. Smith 534; D. Ware 470; A. Hall 461. National Weather service to provide Skywarn training Monday �Page 8 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Tonight the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at the Freight House. The speaker will be Don Eckman, World War II veteran, sharing some of his war-time experiences. There will be reports on the book show last month and suggestions for the doll and toy show coming up March 28 and 29. The Bonanza Bugle was sent to all members earlier this week. Copies are sent to many libraries for reference purposes. More than 50 are mailed to members in other states. On Saturday, March 14, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Freight House. There will be a speaker. Visitors are always welcome. The library will be open until 5 p.m. There are new book shelves and new cupboards. Microfilm of the Lyons Herald is available for scanning. The Clinton County census for the 1840 to 1900 are also available. Cemetery records for most of the burial grounds in Ionia County are also available. A new Rohrbacher baby boy has been born to Brian and Tori of Woodland. Great grandparents include Eunice Goodemoot, Joan and Theron King, Bill and Donna Strimback. Local grandparents are Michael and Sharon (Strimback) Rohrbacher. Kitty Lawson of Woodland is the other grandparent. Randy and Judy Freidhoff are parents of a second son, Jonathan Alexander, born Feb. 27, weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Former resident Alice Hoffs was in front page stories in both the Kalamazoo Gazette and the Holland Sentinel. The Gazette story has a photo showing her at the piano on her 107th birthday with her three daughters singing. They are Carol Bos, Louise Peppel and Jayne Cummings. her husband was a physician in Lake Odessa and finished his career at Thornapple Manor. On Feb. 19 Ardis Stokke, 90, died in Arizona where she had lived for the past 50 years. Born to George and Lottie Barker of Lake Odessa, she was married first to Leslie Rush who died when yet a young man, leaving her with young daughter Bonnie. She later married Mr. Stokke and had son Craig who now lives in Washington state. Bonnie meantime made her home with her uncle and aunt, Dallas and Mary Rush in Woodland Township. Mrs. Stokke is survived by children; sisters, Margaret Faust and Natalie Hawkins, who observed her 105th birthday Jan. 31. She also had many nieces and nephews. Her local nephew is Darwin Bennett whose stepmother died within the past two weeks in Colorado. Darwin and his son drove west for her service. Dean Manigold, 82, of Mesa, Ariz. died Feb. 20. Back in 1956, Mr. Manigold came to Lake Odessa to work as pharmacist in the Hansbarger Pharmacy. His family joined him when it was time for school to start. When he had completed a year of work here, he left and moved on. Later he had a drug store in Lowell. He worked in his profession for 40 years. The Manigolds lived at 723 Fifth Avenue during their residence here. Last week, Leah Abbott and grandson Doug Wickham drove to Battle Creek’s Kellogg Auditorium to see Doug’s children, Anthony and Marissa, perform in a band concert. Anthony was in the spotlight for the first number with a solo on his French horn. He is a high school senior and Marissa is a freshman. Former resident Amy (Reed) Acton of Grandville will be a moderator for a panel discussion at the world burn congress in New York City come August. Remember the photo of the young Vietnamese girl running naked on a road near Saigon with her body burning from napalm? That photo won a Pulitzer prize for the photographer, who took the girl to an American hospital in Saigon where she was treated for months for her burns. That girl, Kim Phuc, will be one of the speakers at the congress sessions. Ten years after the photo was taken, the photographer located Kim. Nicole Acton is the daughter of Amy and granddaughter of Robert and Patricia Reed of Holland. Signs of the times: the sap is flowing – some of the time. The weather this year has produced busy times and down times for maple sap collection. The Morris Maple farm has had good days with maple syrup production. The weather in the new few days should be good for the sap run with freezing nights and thawing days. Once the snow melted, we could see that some daffodils have a few inches of growth. Some trees have a bit of color indication of leaves to come. It is time to prune trees before any growth begins. The Tri-River Museum group will meet at Lowell Tuesday, March 17. Plans are afoot for some new features for the spring museum tour on May 2 and 3. Second session of dodgeball underway One session of Adult Dodgeball just wasn’t enough for those who participated in the YMCA of Barry County’s Adult Co-ed Dodgeball league that played in January. Not only did most of the teams ask for more, they brought friends as well. The January session of Dodgeball consisted of four teams playing a four week season at Central Elementary. The second session has six teams playing a five week season, with each team playing two matches per night. The reigning champions, who are led by Jason Gole, took the lead early Monday (March 2) as league play started for the second session, followed closely by another veteran team, the MisFit Missiles. Games are played on the volleyball court in the Hastings Central Elementary gym on Monday nights. Spectators are welcome, but they’re asked to remember that dodgeballs are flying. A match consists of 5 games, 3 minutes each, and all games count towards standings. The standings as of March 3 showed Gole in first place with a record of 9-1, followed by MisFit Missiles 7-3, Recess Bullies 5-4-1, Snipers Paradise 4-5, Cellar Dwellars 2-7-1, and Jeff Tinkler 1-9. Republicans hosting informal gathering The Barry County Republican Party will host a Barry GOP “Eat and Greet at the Fall Creek Restaurant, 201 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Party members and residents looking to discuss Republican politics, whether local, state or national, are welcome to attend. The party will also be having its monthly meeting during the evening. Anyone with questions should contact party chairman Ben Geiger at bgeiger@barrygop.org. Players line-up their shots during one of the games during session one of the YMCA’s Adult Co-ed Dodgeball league at Central Elementary in Hastings. by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Sister is fed up with being back-up Dear Annie: I am 26 years old and currently live with my parents due to financial hardships. My sister, "Kate," works a full-time job and has two boys to support. Kate recently became engaged to a co-worker, and they are expecting a baby in September. She has child care, but it seems every other week something comes up with the baby-sitter and I end up watching her kids. Annie, I love my nephews to death, but I just got engaged myself. Last week, I booked an appointment with a wedding planner, but Kate called at the last minute saying the babysitter was busy, so I ended up canceling my appointment. This is not the first time it's happened. Out of the goodness of my heart, I've been there for Kate because I don't want her to lose her job, especially with a new baby coming. But it seems like every time I have plans, they need to be put on the back burner for her. I feel taken advantage of. It's not fair that I have to put my plans on hold because my sister has an unreliable baby-sitter. Can you help me fix this? — Stressed Out in Connecticut Dear Stressed: Kate takes advantage of you because you permit it. It's nice that you help her out and you should do so when you are able. But when the baby-sitter cancels and you already have other plans, it's Kate who needs to rearrange her schedule, not you. Practice saying, "I wish I could take the kids, but I have an appointment that can't be changed. Sorry." If she becomes angry, so be it. Don’t just check the box for organ donation Dear Annie: I read the letter from "S.C. in New York," whose father died while awaiting a liver transplant. She encouraged everyone to fill out donor cards. I would like to point out that filling out a donor card (or the back of your driver's license) is not enough. In the unfortunate event that a person becomes brain-dead and is a potential donor, the patient's family has the last say in whether organ donation is undertaken after death. Those who intend to be organ donors must speak with family members about their wishes, since they will be the ones who make that decision and can decline regardless of any donor card you filled out. It has been my experience that many families have difficulty making such decisions under tragic circumstances, and by discussing your wishes beforehand, you can make it much easier. — Dr. Lori in Michigan Dear Dr. Lori: Thank you for the reminder. Anyone who expects to be an organ donor should discuss it with family members in advance. Video games may not be to blame NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 10, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. Delton Kellogg Schools is accepting sealed bid proposals for CONTRACTED CUSTODIAL SERVICES CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINATING PETITIONS AVAILABLE Notice is hereby given that nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hall for election to the following positions. Four (4) Members of the Hastings City Council, regular four (4) year terms, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013: one from each ward, First, Second, Third, and Fourth. One (1) Member of the Board of Review, regular four (4) year term, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013. Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 269.945.2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 02706373 77529695 77532672 Annie’s MAILBOX The deadline to receive bids is 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. For details, the RFP can be viewed at www.dkschools.org. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 21AA MODIFIED CRUSHED GRAVEL The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of 1500 tons of 21AA modified crushed gravel. Bids shall include delivery of the gravel to the City of Hastings yard located at the City limits on West State Road. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid proposal, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 21AA Modified Crushed Gravel”. 77532670 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Dear Annie: My 20-year-old son graduated high school two years ago. He was valedictorian, in the top 4 percent of his class, a gifted pianist, and was accepted into one of the best universities in the country. He threw it all away. His first year at college, he failed his classes and dropped out, leaving me $30,000 down the drain. I agreed he could come back home if he enrolled in the junior college and got a job. The reason he failed school is because he played online video games all night long and slept all day instead of going to classes. He did the same at the junior college, ruined his GPA, and now has no medical insurance, no job, no driver's license and no car. He lied to me for months about attending classes and then lied about applying for a job. He screams and throws things, tries to kick and hit me, and swears and runs off in a rage when I try to talk with him. He does nothing around the house, won't clean up after himself, sleeps most of the day and runs up huge water bills taking hour-long showers. He still plays video games, but no longer plays the piano. I only want him to be happy and get a good education. He was sick as a child and spent a great deal of time in the hospital. He doesn't drink or take drugs, but there are many foods he cannot eat, and he requires supplements to maintain a healthy diet. He refuses to take them anymore. I can't live with him when he's like this. He is out of control, and I have no idea what to do. He has nowhere else to go and no money to live on. — Total Loss Dear Total: Your son's problems sound more serious than video game addiction. Some mental illness first manifests itself when children are young adults. Please get your son to a doctor and explain what's going on. Ask for a complete medical checkup and a psychiatric evaluation. Siblings don’t reciprocate gifts, thoughts Dear Annie: My daughter recently graduated from college. I have three siblings, and not one of them sent her a graduation card or gift. When my niece graduated last year, I sent her a generous cash gift. I send all my nieces and nephews gifts on their birthdays and holidays. Should I tell my siblings how slighted I feel? — Letdown Sister Dear Letdown: Your siblings are not obligated to be as generous as you, but they should absolutely send cards for all these occasions. They may, however, believe you would find cards insufficient without a gift inside. It is perfectly okay for you to say that your daughter was disappointed none of her aunts or uncles sent a congratulatory note or card, but beyond that, leave it alone. Statin drugs linked to anger issues for some Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Indiana," whose husband has suddenly developed a terrible temper and yells at her for no reason. Please let her know he may be suffering from the side effects of statin drugs. I recently went off Lipitor because I suffered terrible, irrational bouts of sudden anger, which disappeared as soon as I went off the drug. I also was having trouble with my memory, especially with regards to memorizing music. (I am a singer in a chorus.) There is a lot of information about side effects reported from people on statins. Her husband's doctor may deny it, but she ought to look into it. — J.M. Dear J.M.: Before the doctors jump down our throats, we want to emphasize that statins can be lifesaving for those who need them. However, all drugs have side effects and some people suffer more than others. Statin side effects can include headaches and nausea, and in more serious instances, extreme muscle pain and liver damage. Some patients report memory loss, personality changes, irritability and sexual dysfunction, although a connection has not been proved. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Nashville editor, Orno Strong not Create a strategy for maturing CDs at all reserved in his comments Newspaper commentary far different 50 years ago from what it is now By M.L. Cook (circa 1940) Fifty years ago newspaper comment about persons and events varied much from what is now considered proper. Then, many newspapers did not hesitate to call public attention to what the editor considered defects in individuals, whether they were public officials or not. The writer could give the names of several newspapers enjoying a high reputation today, which at that period, were not at all reserved in their comments about persons or officials. Sometimes they were brutally frank, very emphatic in their expressions of disapproval of individuals, especially persons who held public office. Fifty years ago there was an editor in Barry County who sometimes freely published his opinions about individuals. I refer to the late Orno Strong. He was the founder and for many years the owner of the Nashville News. He was by no means as extreme in his comments, as some editors. But when he did he had a way of stating his opinions that left no doubt about what he meant. He did not criticize to be mean-spirited. He had the conviction that a newspaper should be free to criticize of officers and persons, if public interest seemed to demand that course. Following is an illustration of what we have in mind and gives an idea of what newspapers then felt at liberty to say – much different from newspaper statements about persons at the present time. John H. Beamer operated a grocery store in this city; did a large business here for several years. The firm name was J. H. Beamer and Co. The business here was quite successful. He later established a branch store at Irving, which then had a roller mill and was quite a trading point. The Irving venture was conducted by one of his brothers. Evidently that store was not profitable, for it was closed permanently after a few years. Editor Strong naturally heard of the winding up of the affairs of the Irving grocery. His newspaper comment about it ought not to have disturbed Mr. Beamer, but it did make him very angry. The Nashville News said in substance: “The grocery store operated in the village of Irving by Beamer Bros. has been closed, probably because it was not profitable.” Had this brief item been ignored it would have done no harm, because the inference Mr. Strong expressed as the probable reason for the closing was very natural. However, Mr. Beamer did not relish this item. He was, in fact, greatly offended and wrote Editor Strong a very sarcastic letter, demanding that he retract his statement and apologize for printing the item. He insisted in his letter to Mr. Strong that the letter had no evidence upon which to base his statement that Irving store did not pay. Mr. Beamer signed his communication to the News as follows: “J. H. Beamer, of J. H. Beamer and Co., Hastings, and Beamer Bros. Irving.” Mr. Beamer did not intend, but his letter gave Editor Strong the opportunity for such comment as he enjoyed making under circumstances of that nature. He printed Mr. Beamer’s letter and Beamer Bros., Irving, “Why are you making such a sorry exhibition of yourself? Why do you bring upon yourself ridicule and contempt by such an exposure of yourself as you make in your letter? Of course the Nashville News will not apologize to you as we have nothing to apologize for. Neither will we retract, for we have made no mis-statement. Mr. J. H. Beamer, of J. H. Beamer Co., Hastings, and Beamer Bros., Irving, you look too ridiculous to be funny. Get out of sight and chase yourself.” Personal criticism like the above was not resented by newspaper readers then as it would be now. Some things, like fine wines, get better with age. But a certificate of deposit (CD) is not one of them. If you have a maturing CD, you need to decide what to do with it — and the earlier you make this decision, the better off you’ll be. So if you’ve got one or more CDs coming due in the next few months, start planning now. Of course, if you had a specific goal for a maturing CD — such as a college tuition payment — your decision has already been made. But if you’ve purchased a CD for another reason, you’ll have to choose whether to renew it or invest the proceeds elsewhere. If you bought the CD for the income it provides, you may want to renew it. If prevailing interest rates are the same, or higher, than the rate on your maturing CD, you can purchase a new CD without worrying about reducing your income stream. But if rates have fallen, you may have a dilemma: How can you reproduce the income you received from your now-matured CD? Here are a few alternatives to consider: • Purchase a bond that pays a higher rate. Instead of buying another CD, you could possibly purchase another fixed-income instrument, such as a bond, that pays a higher interest rate. Be aware, though, that if you find a bond that pays a higher rate, you may be taking on more risk, so make sure any bond you purchase is considered “investment grade quality” by the independent rating agencies. • Buy a longer-term CD. Generally speaking, you can get a higher interest rate when you purchase a longer-term CD. Your money will be locked up for a longer Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 06688044 A U C T I O N E E R i ng Auc ti on s m o C —AUCTIONEERS— KENDALL TOBIAS period of time, but it will help provide you with a more stable income stream over time. • Create a fixed-income “ladder.” To combat interest-rate concerns, you might want to build a fixed-income “ladder” by buying several CDs or bonds with varying maturities — short-term, intermediate-term and long-term. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term vehicles earning higher interest rates. And when market interest rates are high, you can reinvest the maturing short-term bonds and CDs at the higher rates. Thus far, we’ve talked about replacing a maturing CD to protect your income stream. But if you bought a CD for another purpose — such as removing some of your money from a volatile stock market — then the CD’s maturity gives you a chance to reevaluate your investment strategy. As you know, 2008 was a tough year for the stock market, so, at the time, diverting some of your money to a CD might have seemed smart. But history tells us that even the worst bear markets don’t last forever, and that the biggest gains in a rally often occur at the early stages. Consequently, you may want to take this opportunity to “rebalance” your portfolio, and, if appropriate for your individual situation, look for ways to invest the proceeds of your CD into quality equities or other securities. By planning ahead, you won’t feel rushed to make a hasty decision when your CD matures or, even worse, be tempted to spend the money and have little to show for it. Your maturing CD can help you achieve your financial goals — if you give it a chance. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.60 +1.98 AT&T 23.02 +.35 CMS Energy Corp. 10.69 -.04 Coca-Cola Co. 39.16 +.33 Dow Chemical Co. 6.87 -.06 Exxon Mobil 67.39 +3.03 Family Dollar Stores 31.30 +4.83 Ford Motor Co. 1.85 +.04 First Financial Bancorp 6.18 -.51 General Motors 1.89 -.10 Intl. Bus. Machine 87.25 -.52 JCPenney Co. 15.67 +1.49 Johnson & Johnson 47.78 -.14 Kellogg Co. 36.17 -1.85 McDonald’s Corp. 52.60 +.17 Pfizer Inc. 13.09 +1.22 Sears Holding 37.03 +2.08 Spartan Motors 2.59 Unchanged TCF Financial 10.82 +.03 Wal-Mart Stores 48.67 +1.29 Gold $895.90 -$17.70 Silver $12.54 -.18¢ 6926.49 +200.47 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 2.1B +200M Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hastings 945-5016 VINCENT VERDUIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assisting Auctioneer 04540426 DATE CORRECTION FROM 3/7/09 REMINDER ✯FARM/ANTIQUE/HOUSEHOLD AUCTION✯ (SAME DAY - 2 LOCATIONS) SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 10:00 A.M. 1ST LOCATION: In downtown Wayland at the corner of E. Superior & Main Street, take E. Superior east approx. 5 miles to #60 - 136th Ave. (E. Superior turns into 135th then 136th Ave.) FARM/HOUSEHOLD; HORSE ITEMS; VENDING MACHINES: WAGON LOAD OF SMALL ITEMS - WHEN THIS SALE IS FINISHED WE WILL BEGIN 2ND HALF OF AUCTION AS FOLLOWS ANTIQUE - HOUSEHOLD AUCTION STARTING AT APPROX. 1:30 PM 2ND LOCATION: In Hastings, Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, 328 S. Jefferson Street. HOUSEHOLD; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES & MORE A NICE AUCTION - MANY UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES!! SEE AD IN REMINDER FROM 3/7/09 FOR MORE DETAILED LISTING! Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 77532714 1-269-945-5016 what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Strange Cow Stories Two Faced Calf Open Monday through Saturday to serve you South Jefferson Street Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 Back in the 90’s a two headed calf, Gemini, was born on the Stowell Dairy Farm, just south of Woodland. I drove up from Nashville to see for myself. Indeed, the calf had four eyes, two mouths and two noses, but all attached to the same head. So I would have called the calf two faced and not two headed. www.countyseatlounge.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY I last saw Gemini a few years ago in the taxidermy shop in Bedford. The taxidermist said that Gemini could be bought for $100,000. Since there are no cow forms to place the hide on, one had to be custom made. We are celebrating FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY AND Cows Warm the Earth Too much fun for one day! TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH after 4:00 pm Corned Beef and Cabbage Sheppard’s Pie Chicken and Guinness Pie Lamb Stew And Plenty of Green Beer — Lunch — (11am to 4pm) Choose from six features all priced under $6 (for the month of March) According to MSU Extension there are 27,000 cows in Barry County. Some methane could be trapped, otherwise we would have to give up beef and dairy to impact the purported problem. Paid for by Dr. Mike Callton, D.C., P.O. Box 676, Nashville, MI 49073 michaelcallton181@hotmail.com Comments made by Dr. Callton are not intended to represent the views of other Barry County commissioners. 77532740 When even those without a drop of Irish blood can be Irish for a day!! I came across an article which purported that cow belching, manure and flatulence account for 18% of greenhouse gasses which cause global warming. These bovine bodily functions produce methane, which has 20 times the heat trapping effect of carbon dioxide, another greenhouse gas. 77532283 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Exchange Club announces March Young Citizens Assistant Principal Steve Hoke joins Middle School Young Citizens for March (from left) Ryan Carlson, Madison Bolo, Mikayla Calvert, Kaitlin Allan and Richelle Bell. Named Young Citizens for March at Star Elementary School are Lynlee Cotton (left) and Zach Carlson, joined by Principal Amy Tebo. Emily DeZwaan (left) and Johnna Love, pictured with teacher Trish Kietzman, are the Young Citizens for March at Southeastern Elementary School. Kendra Reeves (left) and Kaitlyn Vanier (right) are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for March. They are accompanied by teacher Don Schils. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for March are (from left) Sarah Olson, Mikayla Warner, Sakora Stout and Margaret Nicholson-Marsh, joined by teacher Michelle Benningfield. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) is in the process of preparing an update for 2009 through 2014 of the Prairieville Township Park and Recreation Master Plan. As part of this process, the Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public input regarding this matter. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2009, at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within Prairieville Township. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning this matter by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Commission at the hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the public hearing and to make comment to the Commission regarding this matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of any printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 77532575 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 St. Rose sixth grader Clare Green, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of March, is shown with teacher Amy Murphy. ADDRESS CHANGE, continued from page 1 Barry County Geographic Information Systems Technician Rosemary Anger also spoke at the meeting and said the confusion generated by duplications in roads, streets and addressees creates a problem for many people who need to find a home. “Process servers, for instance,” she said. “But many others as well. Anyone who has tried to find a home in the dark on some of the roads that run around one of the many lakes in Barry County knows what I mean.” Anger also said the projection of changing as many as 10,000 addresses may be high. “If we change half of the addresses, the other half are no longer in conflict,” she said. McManus cited the example of North Shore Drive on Crooked Lake as an example. “There are many ‘Shore Drives’ in the county and it can be very confusing to anyone trying to locate an individual address. “And the problem of non-sequential addresses is very frustrating,” he said. “We start out at 00 at the corner of State Street and Broadway in Hastings,” he said. “As we move out, the addresses should be in sequence. But they are not. And as you get out into the townships, it becomes a real problem.” Phyllis Fuller, director of the Barry County 911 Central Dispatch, told commissioners that routing emergency vehicles and personnel to where they are needed has become less of a problem as technology has improved. “We can usually pinpoint a location to within three feet of where the call is originating from,” she said. “If we cannot, our dispatchers are trained to ask specific questions to quickly determine the correct location of the call.” Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said he did not see the need to change so many addresses if the duplications and inconsistencies are not a problem for 911. “I don’t think we want to change a lot of addresses just so the pizza delivery man can find a home easier.” McManus said the issue is not whether to change addresses and road or street names. “It is an issue of what criteria the board wants us to follow,” he said. “Do we want to go by the historical designations or by the least (or most) impact changing the addresses will have on the homeowners throughout the county?” “We want to look at this issue further,” Callton said, “and we will be looking at all sides of the issue.” Callton said the issue will be discussed again at the Strategic Planning Meeting scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2. In other action by the board, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf informed the board that when the federal economic stimulus package is dispersed, local agencies such as the sheriff ’s department will be affected. He said he was coming before the board only to inform them of the impending stimulus package and will keep the board apprised of any developments that will affect the sheriff ’s department. The board voted to spend up to $6,300 for replacement of the voice mail program for the county phone system and $5,457 for purchase of office furniture for the bookkeeping department of the county clerk’s office. Commissioners approved Warren Wheeler to be the authorized signer, representing the county in formal communication with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the execution of the grant to develop McKeown Bridge Park. Joanne Barnard and Jason Drogowski of the Barry Conservation District gave commissioners an update of the gypsy moth suppression program. Drogowski said the Michigan Department of Agriculture has withdrawn its coordination of the local program. “That means that the federal cost-share will not be available to counties,” Drogowski said. “That represented 25 percent of the cost of the program. That amount will now have to be borne by the land owners.” He also told commissioners that aerial applicators will not be contracted at the state level and will have to be contracted by the individual counties in the program. The MDA will continue to provide technical support, and Drogowski said he believes this latest action will provide for more local flexibility. A number of people have contacted the BCD, asking to be included in the program. “We may have as many as 11 new spray blocks,” he said. Drogowski said of those who object to the program, the majority are opposed because of the cost involved. “The cost to the land owner is $52 per acre,” said Drogowski, adding that March 15 is the deadline for property owners to submit objection letters. The board approved a resolution to be sent to Gov. Jennifer Granholm opposing funding cuts to Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. As part of her budget, Gov. Granholm has proposed cutting the programs by 50 percent, from nearly $64 million to $32 million. The board approved the Farmland Agreement commonly known as PA116 for James and Alice Fish for their property at 8123 Bendere Road in Hickory Corners. Commissioners approved a bid from Shilz Construction and Remodeling in the amount of $18,950 for repairs to a home located at 518 Bond St. in Hastings to be paid for from the Home Program Fund. The board reappointed Jack Miner and Michael Barney to the planning and zoning commission for three-year terms that begin May 1 and expires April 30, 2012. The board also re-appointed Daniel Allen to the zoning board of appeals for a threeyear term that begins April 1 and expires March 31, 2012. Silent auction fundraiser will benefit Africa mission trip A silent auction March 14 to 21 will help support a mission trip by 14 people from Thornapple Valley Church who will travel to Mbala, Zambia, in June as part of Living Laura’s Hope. More than 30 items or packages will be up for auction at State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings, including 25 bales of second-cutting hay, seven ready-to-frame reproductions of Laura Dickinson’s photos that were digitally signed, T-shirts auto- graphed by Jessica Price, four face cords of firewood, artwork, handmade items, a class donated by Quilting Passions, and an estateplanning package donated by attorneys Tripp and Tagg. Bidding will end at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. The highest bidders will be called after 5 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred One And 85/100 Dollars ($228,301.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532498 File #250201F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMON D. SMITH and KAYSIE SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to FIRST PLACE BANK, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on December 27, 2006, in Document No. 1174400, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($113,385.96), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 2386.71 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 777.71 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CASE ROAD; THENCE 221.29 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS MEASURES 2000.00 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 220.05 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 780.37 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532020 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($110,840.97), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 16, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532011 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seven Cents ($168,520.07), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 398.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3003758 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 77532171 03/19/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole Smith and Arthur Smith, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 14, 2005, and recorded on October 18, 2005 in instrument 1154737, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH1, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-CH1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Two And 16/100 Dollars ($77,402.16), including interest at 9.194% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 265.00 feet along the South line of said Section 10; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 260.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds East 265.00 feet to the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 260.00 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for State Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532006 File #246610F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Stall, a married man and June Stall, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2003, and recorded on November 26, 2003 in instrument 1118284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 48/100 Dollars ($123,606.48), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/3 of said Section; thence West 430 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 215 feet; thence West 896 feet; thence North 215 feet; thence East 896 feet, more or less to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532692 File #251323F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 71/100 Dollars ($362,319.71), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532479 File #088559F05 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dawson Thurman, husband of and Toni Thurman, wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded on November 23, 2004 in instrument 1137663, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 81/100 Dollars ($141,356.81), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the center of Leinaar Road on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20, which lies 1212.00 feet due East of the West 1/4 post of said Section 20; thence due East 161.62 feet to the East of the center of Banfield Road; thence South 37 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East 478.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds West 450.68 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 407.40 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532131 File #165543F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Abbott and Esperanza Abbott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2004, and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument 1127863, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One And 89/100 Dollars ($100,521.89), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 462.00 Feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 164.26 Feet along said West line, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 40 Seconds East 655.06 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 28 Minutes 48 Seconds East 166.93 Feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 46 Minutes West 655.39 Feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement as described in the Easement description Easement description: the West 66 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, which lies South of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #053388F03 77532075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaime Batdorff, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175159, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 85/100 Dollars ($96,674.85), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Map made by A.C. Wilson as corrected and changed by Harriet H. Larkin A.D. Babcock, Charles Paul and Jonathan R. Russell, and recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 27, also a parcel of land adjoining said Lots, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North side of State Street 264 feet East of the East line of Russell Street, said point being the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Block 61, thence North parallel to Russell Street 136 feet, thence West parallel to State Street to the Northeast line of said Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61, thence Southeasterly along the line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #251783F01 77532681 ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGULAR MEETING DATES 2009-2010 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 7:00 P.M. NOTE: Dates with an *asterisk are for another weekday. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 22, 2009 for the following items. 77532728 Specification and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. Asphalt Paving Bituminus Mixtures Culverts Liquid Asphalt Natural Aggregate Slag Pavement Marking Scraper Blades Signs Nuts & Bolts Timber Bridge The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala, Chairman D. David Dykstra, Member David D. Solmes, Member *** April 14, 2009 (2nd Tuesday) *** May 4, 2009 (1st Monday) June 2, 2009 July 7, 2009 August 4, 2009 September 1, 2009 October 6, 2009 November 3, 2009 December 1, 2009 January 5, 2010 February 2, 2010 March 2, 2010 All meetings are held at the Barry Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Business hours are Wednesday’s only 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Barry Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon seven days notice to the clerk. 155 E. Orchard Street P.O. Box 705 Delton, MI 49046 269-623-5171 or Fax 269-623-8171 Email: barrytownship@mei.net Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry, Barry Township Clerk 77532617 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY SAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2008, and recorded on March 17, 2008, in Document No. 20080317-0002435, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,249.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5 OF DANIEL STRIKER'S ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 11 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532207 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 05/100 Dollars ($95,954.05) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 ASAP# 3006090 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 03/19/2009 77532202 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEPH E. POST and SUSAN E. POST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003, in Document No. 1109589, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($170,254.56), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT NO. 1066117, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 24 OF NORTHRIDGE ESTATES NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 17. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532718 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. FORECLOSURE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Thomas Fenner, a Single Man to Sand Ridge Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2004 and recorded January 30, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121494 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership, by assignment dated January 18, 2008 and recorded January 28, 2008 in Instrument Number 200801280000859 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and EightySeven Cents ($135,054.87) including interest 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 3 rods West of the Northwest corner of Lot 9 of Daniel Staley's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof: thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods: Thence South 12 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 8 rods to place of beginning. Commonly known as 609 Grant Street, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2009 Alaska Seaboard Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-04931 ASAP# 2997234 02/19/2009, 77531966 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr. a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, a married woman, to Select Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142437, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage - MI LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Seven and 78/100 Dollars ($69,077.78) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1, R.J. Grants First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. According to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532534 File No. 200.4139 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marguerite Benjamin, unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington National Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 10, 1999, and recorded on July 26, 1999 in instrument 1033000, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 48/100 Dollars ($40,329.48), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 49, 50 and Southwest 1/2 of Lot 53, Roseland Park, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 42, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #060926F03 77532655 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife and husband, to TriBeCa Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2000 and recorded October 12, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050684, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 85/100 Dollars ($57,880.85) including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17 Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532620 File No. 326.2839 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Weber, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2005, and recorded on July 22, 2005 in instrument 1149837, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($167,151.82), including interest at 5.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Walthor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532143 File #248314F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Marshall aka Richard A. Marshall and Kelly Marshall, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on October 3, 2003 in instrument 1114814, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Two And 44/100 Dollars ($142,402.44), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79 of Boulder Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532698 File #251147F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. fka IndyMac Bank, F.S.B by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 92/100 Dollars ($104,861.92) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532217 File No. 225.1119 ADVERTISEMENT for the BOB KING PARK BOOSTER STATION & RESTROOM by the CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Hastings is soliciting sealed proposals for the Bob King Park Booster Station and Restroom The work includes construction of a water system booster station in conjunction with a new park restroom facility and all related work. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Hastings at their City Hall located at 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders shall be planholders of record. Bidders must obtain Contract Documents at the offices of Williams & Works, 549 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; Telephone (616) 224-1500. Bids based on Contract Documents obtained by any other means may be rejected. A non-refundable payment of fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be required for each set of Contract Documents. Contract Documents may be examined for informational purposes only at the offices of: Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids Builders Exchange of Lansing Builders Exchange of Kalamazoo McGraw Hill Plan Room, Lansing CNS off Michigan, Wyoming A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site to answer questions about the Contract Documents and to address field conditions. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total of the bid price. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days. The City of Hastings reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City. 77532560 City of Hastings BY ORDER OF: Jeff Mansfield, P.E. City Manager BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING (TRUTH IN BUDGETING) NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Castleton Township Hall on March 16, 2009 at 7 pm. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township office at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids and services, should contact the Castleton Township Board by writing or calling the following: Lorna L. Wilson, Clerk 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 There will be a special township board meeting to follow the hearing. Lorna L. Wilson Castleton Township Clerk Notice complies with MCL 141.436 & MCL 211.24e PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Prairieville Township Board of Review 2009 will be held at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, MI 49046 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, Organizational meeting, 10:00 am Wednesday, March 11, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, March 13, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, March 20, Appeals Hearing, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please call 269-623-2664 for appeals appointment or a written protest may be sent to address above and shall be received by March 24, 2009. The Board of Review will meet as many more days deemed necessary to hear appeals and equalize 2009 assessments. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for each class of real and personal for 2009 are as such: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Ratio 47.00% 43.30% 50.11% 50.14% 50.00% Multiplier 1.0638 1.1547 0.9978 0.9972 1.0000 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Hall at least (7) days in advance of hearing appeal. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 06688062 77532190 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debby Lamance, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on May 31, 2005 in instrument 1147274, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 09/100 Dollars ($77,549.09), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 and the East half of the East half of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, ton 3 North, range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 28 1/2 rods West of the Southeast corner of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 20, thence West 15 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence East 15 rods, thence South 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532507 File #250024F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Troemel, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2001, and recorded on April 11, 2001 in instrument 1058000, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred TwentySeven And 61/100 Dollars ($100,727.61), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West, 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West, 600.00 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230.00 feet parallel with said North Section line; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600.00 feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230.00 feet along said North Section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds East 73.66 feet to point of ending of said centerline. The side lines of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532512 File #175488F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on September 25, 2007, by Randy A. Billings, Jr., a married man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2007, in Instrument #20071001-0002605 [the "Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eighty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($129,084.52), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at the North 1⁄4 post of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence East 402.47 feet along the North line of said Section 2; thence South 00 degrees 14' 01" East 290.00 feet; thence West 401.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20' 20" West 290.00 feet along the North and South 1⁄4 line of said Section 2 to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2481 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale, as the property has been determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: February 23, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77532162 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Abraham, A Married Man and Diane Abraham, His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005 in instrument 1155329, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2006-1, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2006-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Five And 26/100 Dollars ($588,605.26), including interest at 5.083% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 60.0 Feet along the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1455.00 Feet parallel with the EastWest 1/4 line, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 305.0 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1040.75 Feet, thence North 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds West 368.90 Feet along the Easterly line of the Penn Central Railroad right of way 100 Feet wide to reference Point D, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 2550.30 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the place of beginning, Subject to highway right of way for Loop Road over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof, and also subject to highway right of way for Irvine Road, Also beginning South 69 degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 101.07 Feet from above described reference point D, thence South 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds East 211 feet more or less along the Westerly line of said railraid right of way to the Waters Edge of Thornapple River, thence Meandering Northwesterly along said Waters Edge to the EastWest 1/4 line, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 193 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532676 File #251660F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DALE R. SIBLEY, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 13, 2006, and recorded on January 4, 2007, in Document No. 1174612, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($167,474.84), including interest at 8.400% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 16 TODD'S ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 12, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY, MSAC 2007-NC3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 2996920 02/19/2009, 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 77531961 03/12/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Rinehart, a married man, to Gibraltar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2007 and recorded February 9, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176263, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seventy-Eight and 76/100 Dollars ($132,078.76) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 45 feet of Lot 52 of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4063 77532665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Hause and Doris Hause husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 20080512-0005065, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 76/100 Dollars ($142,674.76), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Described As: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1700.00 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 672.56 Feet Parallel With The North Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 44 Seconds East 66.00 Feet; Thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East 129 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East 89.49 feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 281.60 Feet To Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 393.95 Feet Along Said Centerline Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet Thence South 89 Degrees 54 Minutes 47 Seconds West 719.61 Feet Along The North Line Of The South 700.00 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Except: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 13: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1957.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The North Line Of The South 700 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4: Thence North 89 Degrees 54 minutes 47 Seconds East 719.61 Feet Along Said North Line To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 71 Degrees 09 Minutes 26 Seconds East 242.17 Feet To The Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 7.00 Feet Along Said Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #249929F01 77532660 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Galloup and Leslie K. Galloup, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108487, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 69/100 Dollars ($139,990.69), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 893.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant thereto for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described separately. A strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 1113.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 660.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 231.00 feet to the North line of said Section the end of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532703 File #234513F02 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting Feb. 26, 2009 All Board Members present, no guests. Approved: Previous Minutes 2009/10 Road Concerns Seeking estimates of repairs at Park 2009 Delton District Library Grant Not levying 2009 Fire Millage BPH Fire Club Resolution Purchase of 2 small tractors Keeping large tractor Hiring daytime maintenance person Employee Wage Adjustments Budget Adjustment Adjourned 9:39 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77532716 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2008-25163-NC In the matter of Betty Beeler Baughman. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on April 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: on the Petition to change name of Betty Beeler Baughman to Betty June Beeler Frost. Date: 3-10-09 Law, Weathers & Richardson Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Betty Beeler Baughman 1016 Maple Circle Hastings, MI 49058 77532724 (269) 948-3042 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Wielenga, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 19, 2005 in instrument 1149683, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One And 47/100 Dollars ($111,771.47), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 57 degrees 47 minutes West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly, 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 220.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant therto for ingress, egress, and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described seperately. Description of "Butterfly Lane" a strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 673.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds West, 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 mintues 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 232.83 feet to the North line of said Section and the end of said centerline. 1996, Doublewide Patriot Home, 27 feet, 6 inches by 52 feet 4 inches, Serial number NTA588977 and 78 cert label number EMAC4538ABIN, which by intention of the parties shall constitue a part of the realty and shall pass with it and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532063 File #247722F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Precision Air Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 9595 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003, in Instrument No. 1113737, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine & 09/100 Dollars ($490,739.08) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Lot 1, Pioneer Farm Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 34. Common Address: Vacant Land on M-37 and Spring Creek, Caledonia, MI 49316. Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-022-014-50. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Mortgagee 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 77532708 (616) 752-4618 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ruth Spoolstra, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2004, and recorded on March 31, 2004 in instrument 1124480, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($123,938.38), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 28 Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, as document 1052228 in the Office of Barry County Register of Deed and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532138 File #120077F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Lamkin and Gloria J Lamkin, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2006, and recorded on June 16, 2006 in instrument 1166047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty And 65/100 Dollars ($88,640.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Westerly 66 feet of the Easterly 198 feet of Lot 6 of Assessor's plat number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, being recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 10, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532484 File #250001F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brent C. Dietiker, an unmarried man and Michele Hielkema, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 19, 2003, and recorded on September 26, 2003 in instrument 1114213, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Five And 02/100 Dollars ($102,205.02), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also that part of Lot 6 of Block 48 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 on the North line of said Lot 6, thence due South to the North line of Dearborn Street, thence East on the North line of Dearborn Street 3 rods, thence North to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4, thence due West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532001 File #188880F03 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jill A Woodall, a married woman and Daniel Woodall, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 17, 2003 in instrument 1119458, and rerecorded on January 6, 2004 in instrument 1120315, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Five And 41/100 Dollars ($76,495.41), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 396 feet of West 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77531977 File #208194F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife and Todd J. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead and Kris P. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174508, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-MLN1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 08/100 Dollars ($310,996.08) including interest at 7.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 5 of Whispering Pines Estates, a Condominium Established by Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1023989, Barry County Records, and being designated as Barry County Condominium Plan Number 12, as amended, with rights in the general, common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of Michigan if 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532212 File No. 269.4760 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne D Patrick and Claudia Patrick husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2003, and recorded on October 17, 2003 in instrument 1115749, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Four And 96/100 Dollars ($75,904.96), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan to wit: Lot 85 and 86 of Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14; Also the North one-half of the vacated alley lying adjacent to said Lot 85, all being a part of the West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532686 File #251799F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Daniel Beltz, unmarried, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169954, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $152,092.00 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 1PM, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 9.13%(adjustable), all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 86 of Valley Park Shores No. 2, Sections 19 and 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62, Barry County Records. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, March 5, 2009 Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 Ext. 5425 77532517 L0094MI09 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYAN A. HUGHES AKA BRYAN HUGHES, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 7, 2007, and recorded on August 15, 2007, in Document No. 20070815-0000938, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and One Cents ($115,318.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 2, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 2416.04 FEET FROM THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 435.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 248.83 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGRESS 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 435.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE CENTER 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 248.83 FEET ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 7753259 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Vanderveen, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005 and recorded July 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1150043, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two and 82/100 Dollars ($89,122.82) including interest at 12.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 (South 1/4 corner); thence North 00 degrees East 1512.0 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 (formerly described as being 93 rods North of said South 1/4 corner; thence North 75 degrees 00 minutes West 308.5 feet along the centerline of Bowens Mill Road to the Place of Beginning; thence North 75 degrees 00 minutes west 88.0 feet; thence South 10 degrees 30 minutes West 159.87 feet; thence South 75 degrees 00 minutes East 75.50 feet, thence North 15 degrees 00 minutes East 159.38 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532489 File No. 199.5135 (Truth in Budgeting) NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Woodland Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Woodland Township Hall on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 200910 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI, on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., the regular Board meeting to follow. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township offices. The Woodland Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Woodland township Board. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Woodland Township Board by writing or calling the following: The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following: Cheryl Allen, Clerk 156 S. Main Woodland, MI 48897 (269) 367-4915 Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77532581 77532273 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 15 Blue Devils top Saxon girls by 20 in opener Chronic abuser asks to be locked up Hastings Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 400 block of South Michigan Avenue on March 9. Responding officers made contact with the 31-yearold victim, who told them she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, who was identified as Randy Schreiner, 37, of Hastings. The victim, who had visible injuries, told officers that Schreiner beating her was an ongoing problem. The suspect told officers he needed to go to jail, admitting that he had hit the victim several times. Schreiner was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of domestic assault, violating a bond condition that prohibits him from assaultive behavior toward the victim, and for possession of marijuana, which was found during the course of his arrest. Alcohol consumption also appears to have been a contributing factor, according to police. Family outing ends in assault Hastings Police were dispatched to domestic assault that occurred at a residence in the 500 block of East Center Street on March 3. Responded officers met with the 43-year-old victim who had received obvious injuries during the assault. She told officers that the suspect, identified as Adam Burandt, 23, of Hastings, had assaulted her earlier in the evening when she returned home after being out with some family members. The victim told officers that Burandt lost his temper and began choking her and threatening to kill her and then began smashing things in the house prior to leaving. Burandt was arrested later in the day at a residence in the 300 block of West Woodlawn after a warrant was authorized for his arrest. He was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail facing charges of domestic violence (second offense). Police seek help in identifying vandals Hastings Police were dispatched to separate incidents involving damage to property on the north side of the city during the early morning hours of March 4. The first incident was reported in the parking lot of the Court Yard Apartments in the 200 Block of East North Street. In that incident the culprit(s) threw a large rock through the window of 1996 Ford Explorer and was reported by the victim as she was getting ready to leave for work. The second incident was reported a few blocks away in the 100 block of East Woodlawn Avenue and involved rocks being thrown through windows of the Culligan building, reported by employees arriving to work. Police believe the same individuals are responsible for both incidents and ask anyone with information about the damage to contact the Hastings Police Dept. at 269-945-5744. Asking for help doesn’t work out so well Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ashley Nicole Boomer, 19, of Hastings after they responded to a request for assistance to a motorist on Cook Road on March 10. A check of the Law Enforcement Information Network revealed two outstanding warrants for Boomer out of Kent County. She was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail until she could be transported to Kent County. Thief was really after the hot dogs A burglar broke into a Rutland Township home March 6 and stole a number of items, including outdated hot dogs left in a refrigerator. The home owner said he returned from work shortly after midnight to find his house had been ransacked. He discovered a window in his basement that had been broken to gain entry. A check of his home revealed missing items, including a watch valued at $70, a safe containing baseball cards valued at an estimated $800 and a package of hot dogs which had been in the refrigerator. Deputy recognizes parole absconder A Barry County Deputy driving on Heath Road March 7 recognized a man walking down the road as Thomas Allan Giesler, 24, of Hastings, a parole violator. When the deputy attempted to stop Geisler, the fugitive ran into the woods. After the deputy called for backup, Gielser was found hiding in the woods and was arrested on his parole violation. He was also found to have a blood alcohol level of .15 percent. Nashville stop leads to Charlotte man’s arrest Steven Michael Kukulka, 43, of Charlotte was arrested at a traffic stop in Nashville on March 8 after a Law Enforcement Information Network check revealed a warrant out of Charlotte. Kukulka was arrested and transported to Charlotte. In one stop, deputy makes two arrests Dustin Harvath, 27, of Vermontville was arrested March 4 after a traffic stop on Hickory Road in Hope Township. Harvath’s blood alcohol level was determined to be .13 percent at the scene, and he was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (second offense). Also with Harvath was Jody Ann Ulrich, 33, of Nashville, who was arrested on a civil warrant out of Barry County District Court. COURT NEWS Daryl Robert Hamel, 49, of Hastings was sentenced March 5 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and 12 months in jail for his Feb. 12 conviction on a charge of delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance. Judge Fisher also ruled that Hamel’s license will be suspended for one year, and he was fined $50 and assessed court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $360. Hamel was convicted in 2007 for possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested for his latest infraction in February in the city of Hastings. Steven Lee Dinger, 18, of Dowling was convicted on a probation violation charge March 4 and sentenced to serve 60 days in the Barry County Jail and continue on his previously imposed probation sentence. In September 2008, Dinger was arrested in Hastings and charged with larceny under $200 for taking copper tubing from the Hastings Department of Public Works. He was sentenced in October 2008 to serve 30 days in jail and 12 months on probation. Dinger was found guilty of violating his probation because he failed to complete his cognitive behavior therapy classes as ordered by Judge Fisher. Turkey federation banquet is March 21 The Thornapple Valley Hunting Heritage banquet will be Saturday, March 21, at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 in Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Thornapple Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The event is the group’s largest fundraising activity of the year; funds raised go to support various wildlife conservation efforts with an emphasis on turkeys. Among the activities planned for the evening are live and silent auctions, raffles, a prime rib dinner and more. Tickets are $55 for a single and $80 for a couple. For more information, contact Phillip Kuhtic at 269-792-9587 or via e-mail at jkuhtic@accn.org, or Dan Erskine at 616891-1126. The Saxons’ Gabrielle Shipley is hit from behind by Gull Lake’s Abby Ahlert as she goes up for a shot during last Monday’s (March 2) district opener. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hall scores 41 as TK tops Tigers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team would have liked to end the regular season with a better conference record. But, this is the time of year that all those tough games against Wayland, Catholic Central, South Christian, Hastings, and the rest of the O-K Gold Conference should begin to pay-off. Thornapple Kellogg advanced to Wednesday night’s Class B Regional Semifinal against Byron Center at Allegan High School, with an 80-70 win over the host Tigers in Monday night’s district opener. The Tigers came in with a 15-5 record, compared to the Trojans’ 8-12 mark. “I feel it validated a lot to the point of how difficult of a schedule we play in our league and out,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “It was a great team effort against a pretty good team that was 15-5, and I was very proud of our kids.” Parrish Hall led the way for the boys from TK, pouring in 41 points to go along with eight assists and three steals. Kody Buursma added nine points, six rebounds and four blocks for TK. The Trojans led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter. The Tigers knocked down 11 three-pointers on the night, and that allowed them to battle back into the game. Late in the fourth quarter, Allegan cut the Trojan lead to six points. The Trojans went on a little run of their own though, to put their lead back up over ten points. The Trojans were 22-of-28 from the line for the night, and the success at the foul line helped them finish off Allegan. “It was a great win, as they all are in the postseason, but one in which we really attacked in so many different ways,” Laker said. Behind Hall and Buursma, TK had five other players with at least six points. James Tobin held Allegan’s top scorer, Travis Pennock, to 11 points and still collected five rebounds and two steals. Coley McKeough stepped in with four rebounds and two assists. Caleb Byers led Allegan with 21 points. “It was a great team game, and a fun game to be a part of,” Laker said. “We are really excited about Byron (Center), although they are a very dangerous team with their ability to shoot and ability to go inside with a lot more size than they have had in the past. Their record is deceiving, as they have played one of the most difficult league and non-league schedules in the area and in the state, so we are not taking them lightly and hope to play even better.” Kelloggsville was set to face South Christian in the other semifinal contest Wednesday at Allegan. The Rockets topped Hopkins 56-52 in the other district opener Monday night. Forest Hills Eastern pulled ahead late for a 58-46 victory over Thornapple Kellogg in the regular season finale for both teams last Thursday night. The Trojans scored the first three points of the fourth quarter, to pull ahead 43-37, but Laker said his team was stuck on 43 for a long time. Brian Chatmon didn’t have any trouble knocking down shots for the Hawks. He finished the night with 32 points. “Most of his shots were pretty contested,” said Laker. “He played really well down the stretch, and hit some really big free throws.” The Trojans fell behind early in the game, with the Hawks running out to an 18-9 lead in the first quarter. TK fought back tough, and tied the game at 28 by the half. A lot of that had to do with the Trojans’ ability to get the ball inside. Senior center Buursma finished with 12 points, and also had nine rebounds and four blocked shots. Hall also had 12 points for the Trojans. David Comeau only had one points, but contributed five steals and nine rebounds. The Trojans ended the season with a 3-11 mark in the O-K Gold Conference. Gull Lake ended the Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team’s season last week Monday, with a 68-48 win in the opening round of the Class B District Tournament hosted by the Saxons. The Blue Devils pulled out to a 16-point lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Saxons 21-10 in the period. They went into the break with a 33-17 lead. Hastings cut into that deficit in the third quarter, trailing 44-34 heading into the fourth quarter but couldn’t come all the way back against Gull Lake. The Blue Devils then closed out the game with a 24-point fourth quarter. The Blue Devils were 19-of-28 from the foul line for the night as a team. Megan Grimes was 4-of-5 from the line, and led the Blue Devils with 14 points. Nichole Joyner had 12 points, and Jessie Eckler and Melanie Kasten had eight each. Gabrielle Shipley had a huge game for Hastings, finishing with 21 points. Kayla Vogel had 15 points for the Saxons too. No one else on the team had more than four though. The Saxons ended the season with a record of 3-18 overall. They were 0-14 in the O-K Gold Conference. Hastings’ Downs All-Conference Dylan Downs, a junior at Hastings, was selected to the O-K Conference Tier III All-Conference hockey team after leading the Wayland team in scoring by collecting 30 points in 25 games. That scoring included three goals and an assist in the season ending loss to Kalamazoo Loy Norrix in the Division 1, pre-regional playoffs at Kalamazoo Wings Stadium. Downs was also named first team alltournament at the Muskegon Catholic Central tournament in February. The Wayland Union hockey team is made up of students from Wayland, Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, and Hopkins High Schools. If anyone has any questions and/or interest in next year’s hockey team, please feel free to call Traci and Jerry Downs at 948-2483. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Rent Automotive Automotive 2 BEDROOM APT. $400; 3 bedroom apt. $475; 3 bedroom house $575. (269)2743684. 2006 LEXUS ES330, 1 owner, only 27K miles, loaded. Reduced, $18,997. 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Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18: 8:00 am 4:15 pm 5:30 pm CMU Indoor Invite CMU Indoor Invite GR Central High School DH Game 1 GR Central High School DH Game 1 Belding GR Central High School DH Game 2 GR Central High School DH Game 2 A H H 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com 77532603 POLICE BEAT �Page 16 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Dishes, defense, and a dunk down the Blue Devils The Saxons’ Adam Skedgell (left) slams home a dunk in front of the Blue Devils’ Matt Maiers to cap off Hastings’ 52-45 win in Monday night’s Class B District opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons continued to take turns in staring roles Monday night, as they opened their Class B District Tournament at Gull Lake High School with a 52-45 win over the host Blue Devils. A 12-0 run that covered the final 2:05 of the third quarter and first minute of the second propelled the Saxons to a 39-31 lead, and they held off the Blue Devils the rest of the night. Senior point guard Adam Swartz sparked the Saxons on the offensive end of the floor. With a minute and a half to play in the third quarter, Swartz penetrated into the Blue Devil defense and dished a pass off to teammate Matt Cathcart who buried a short jumper to give his team its first lead of the second half at 33-31. Second later, Swartz tipped a Blue Devil pass to teammate Dane Schils. Schils fired a pass ahead to Swartz, which he laid in for two points. “I told (Swartz) he played a great game,” said Saxon head coach Don Schils. “In the first half, we played tentative and nervous. I told him he was the only one attacking. We just weren’t stepping into open spots. In the second half he was even better and everyone did a much better job of that.” Adam Skedgell had a block and a steal on the Blue Devils next possession, and when the Saxons came back down the floor he pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back up to make it 37-31 at the end of the third quarter. Skedgell then scored off an assist from Swartz to open the fourth quarter and cap off the 12-0 run. While that was going on at the offensive end, the Saxon defense got a boost from senior center Dylan McKay. “McKay did the same thing for us on the defensive end (that Swartz did on offense),” said coach Schils. “Their post players are awfully good, especially number 54, Matt Howe. Dylan just kept battling, and battling, and battling. Both of them were wore out and Howe had to go to the bench a couple times.” Howe finished with a team-high 14 points. He was the only Blue Devil in double figures. Skedgell led the Saxons with 18 points. Brad Hayden had ten, Swartz nine, and Dustin Glaser six. “We win basketball games with five guys,” said coach Schils. “We could go down the list. This guy makes a play, and then this guy makes a play.” Matt Maiers and Adrian Zuidweg had nine points each for Gull Lake. The Blue Devils weren’t done when they were down eight. Zack Maddox knocked down a three for the Blue Devils with 5:39 left to play that pulled his team to within two at 41-39. The Saxons though knocked down enough free throws the rest of the way, and got a clinching dunk from Skedgell with 11.1 seconds left, to turn back the Blue Devils. Gull Lake had outscored the Saxons 10-4 in the second quarter, to take a 22-18 lead into the half. “We’ve been a very good second half team,” said coach Schils. “Fortunately, that held true today.” The Saxons advanced to Wednesday night’s district semifinal contest against Charlotte. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood were slated to meet in the other semifinal Wednesday. The district championship game will be held Friday night at 7 p.m. The district champion advances to next Tuesday’s regional semifinal at DeWitt High School. The Saxons ended their regular season with a 14-6 overall record, and a 9-5 mark in the O-K Gold Conference. South Christian topped the Saxons in the regular season finale last Thursday night, 58-51. The Saxons took a 39-36 lead into the fourth quarter, but were outscored 22-12 the rest of the way in a battle for third place in Hastings’ Brad Hayden (left) battles with Gull Lake’s Adam Peters for a loose ball during the second quarter of Monday night’s district opener at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the O-K Gold. South Christian got 12 points each from Ben Bosch and Brent Geers, and Austin Tompkins added 11. Dane Schils led the Saxons with 16 points, and Skedgell added 13. Orioles hold off DK’s district charge Delton Kellogg coach Mike Mohn urges on senior Adrienne Schroeder after her hustle play got the Panthers the ball late in last Wednesday night’s district semifinal loss to Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton’s girls did their best to get at least one game for their coach in the state tournament, but came up just short against Charlotte last Wednesday night. Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Rick Williams injured his back days before the start of the Class B District Tournament at Hastings High School was set to begin for his Panthers, and couldn’t make it to their semifinal contest against the Orioles. Varsity boys’ coach Mike Mohn and junior varsity girls’ coach Kelly Yoder guided the team against the Orioles. “It helped I’d been there, the way our KVA does it (with varsity boys and girls playing on the same night at the same location),” said Mohn. “It was fun actually. They’re a good group of kids.” “The girls were just wonderful to me. This has got to be hard for them, not having their coach here and for Rick, I think he’s apologized about 400 times.” Charlotte’s Tanner Johnson and Jori Bartolacci buried three-pointers right out the gate to give their team a 6-0 lead. The Panthers took a brief 13-12 lead on a threepointer by Taylor Blacken midway through the second quarter, but Charlotte went on a 10-2 run to close out the half with a 22-15 advantage. The Orioles then pushed that lead to 32-17 early in the third quarter. “I was proud tonight,” Mohn said. “They didn’t just mail it in. They were down 12 and we went into a man press and they went after Hastings junior helps Junior Owls to tournament victories Marshall Warren, a junior at Hastings High School, accepts his medal after his Southside Owls AA Midget team’s district championship victory Feb. 8 in Lansing. Warren has been playing hockey since 1999, also helped the team to a victory in the President’s Cup Tournament in Chicago Feb. 15. Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams (3) fires a jumper over Charlotte’s Tanner Johnson for two points in the third quarter Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Jacob Bailey — TK-Hastings Varsity Boys' Swimming and Diving Hastings' Jacob Bailey was one of the top performers for the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings boys' swim team at last weekend's O-K Rainbow Meet, scoring 34.5 points for the team. Bailey set a new personal best time of 1 minute 2.35 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly, and also helped the Trojans to new team records in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley relay. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets The Panthers’ Adrianna Culbert puts a shot up over Charlotte’s Chelsea McDaniel (42) and Jori Bartolacci late in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) it.” After falling behind by the biggest margin of the night, the Panthers rattled off 15 of the next 18 points to pull within three at 35-32 early in the fourth quarter. That was as close as Delton would get though. Bartolacci scored a couple of quick buckets to turn things around for the Orioles. She and teammate Lindsey Griffes combined to go 13-of-14 from the free throw line for the night and 10-of-12 in the fourth quarter, and Charlotte closed out the win. Bartolacci finished with 19 points. Griffes had 16, and Johnson added ten for the Orioles. Delton got ten points from Adrianna Culbert, and eight each from Hannah Williams and Kali Tobias. Andrea Polley added six points. Schroeder and Sarah Holroyd were the only two seniors for the Panthers this season. Mohn said he saw a number of girls “grow up”, over the course of the season and on Wednesday night. He was impressed with Schroeder’s defensive effort, as well as some of the maturity freshmen Polley and Culbert showed. Charlotte advanced to Friday night’s district championship game, where it was downed 61-38 by Gull Lake. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Page 17 DK takes first lead on last shot against the Lions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Mike Mohn pulled a page from his Oakland University playbook, and had his seniors address the crowd during senior night ceremonies Thursday night. Conrad Drum thanked teammate Jordan Bourdo “for making that shot.” Jeremy Reigler thanked the referees “for letting us win.” Delton Kellogg scored a 51-50 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over visiting Maple Valley, as Bourdo buried a three-pointer with two seconds left from the right corner to give his team its first lead of the night. The Panthers were 22-of-29 from the free throw line for the night, compared to 2-of-2 for the Lions. Delton also used a full-court press throughout the second half that gave the Lions fits. “When they pressed us, and we thought we had it we hurried up a little bit,” said Lion head coach Keith Jones. “We needed to slow down a little.” The Lions led by as many as 11 points in the first half, and took a 27-17 lead into the break. They pushed that lead to 29-17, as Jeff Burd stole the ball away from the Panthers and raced the other way for the first basket of the second half. Maple Valley’s lead was still 12 points as the teams went into the fourth quarter, but Delton started the period on a 12-2 run. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Mike Mohn hugs senior center Tyler Morgan during Senior Night ceremonies after Thursday night’s 51-50 win over Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Conrad Drum squeezes between Maple Valley’s Kyle Fisher (left) and Josh Hall to score two points early in the second quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Robbie Wandell (left) gets by Maple Valley’s Dustin Houghton to put a shot up in the first quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions held off the Panthers until 2:53 remained in the game, when Reigler sank a pair of free throws to tie the game at 46. The Lions were able to push their lead back up to 50-48 with 1:14 to play. “That group, as horrible as our record is, they never quit,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. They could have mailed that puppy in. We switched to our press and got some quick turnovers.” “Taylor Sewell came in. He hasn’t played a whole bunch this year, but I thought his fourth quarter was tremendous defensively. He kind of spurred us.” Robbie Wandell spurred the Panthers on the offensive end, finishing with 17 points. Bourdo finished with ten, Gavin Brinley nine, and Reigler seven. Maple Valley got 12 points from Dustin Houghton, 11 from Jesse Bromley, and nine from Jeff Burd. Burd and Houghton weren’t on the floor late for the Lions though. Burd was whistled for his fifth foul with 3:28 to play, and Houghton picked up his fifth with 2:26 left. Burd also had five assists and four steals on the night. Bromley had four assists. Matt Hall played some strong defense inside, and added four points and five rebounds. Kyle Fisher finished with six points, eight rebounds, and three steals. “I was pretty proud of our kids. I thought they played hard. They played some great defense, especially in the first half,” said Jones. “We just got in a hurry a little bit.” Delton ends the regular season with a 5-15 record, and a 5-13 mark in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers were slated to open district play in Class B Wednesday afternoon against Lakewood at Gull Lake High School Maple Valley ended the regular season with a 3-17 record and a 1-17record in the KVA. Dansville ended the Lions’ season Monday night, with a 47-42 victory in the team’s Class C District opener at Maple Valley High School. After falling behind by eight points in the first half, Maple Valley battled back to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Dansville wound up closing things out at the free throw line though to advance to Wednesday night’s district semifinal against PewamoWestphalia. Fisher led the Lions with 14 points.Burd had 12, and Houghton nine. Dansville got 16 points and ten rebounds from Cody Schiebner and 15 points from Eli Tinkle. Gull Lake’s press pushes Vikes from postseason Lakewood’s Rachel Lynch (right) is knocked off balance by Gull Lake’s Jessie Eckler as she puts up a shot during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s district semifinal contest at Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Gull Lake went on a 15-0 run over the course of the final three minutes of the first half, then never let the Vikings get back in the game. The Blue Devils bumped the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team from the Class B District Tournament at Hastings Wednesday night, with a 52-41 win in the semifinals. It was just a bad few minutes for the Vikings. They turned the ball over at least half a dozen times against the Blue Devil press. Anna Lynch picked up her third foul. Gull Lake’s Megan Grimes and Haley Adamski both converted on three-point plays, and then Molly Maddox knocked down a three-point shot that rattled in as the buzzer sounded to take a 30-20 lead into the half. “It’s frustrating because we knew exactly what they were going to do,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “In that first quarter, we came out and executed perfectly against it, then we just panicked.” “We allowed their press to make us play outside of our comfort zone.” Lakewood turned the ball over 17 times in the first half. The Vikings led 9-6 after one quarter, and pushed their edge to 20-15 on a three by Lynch with 3:19 to play in the first half. Lynch also scored the first five points of the second half for the Vikings to help trim the deficit to 32-25, but that was as close as her team would get in the second half. With just over two minutes remaining in the game and his team ahead 37-25, Gull Lake head coach Mike Balcom shouted to his team to spread the floor and “hold it for a lay-up.” The Blue Devils got an easy basket here and there, and limited the number of Lakewood possessions the rest of the night. Melanie Kasten led the Blue Devils on the night with 14 points. Adamski finished with ten and Grimes 11. Lakewood got 17 points from Lynch and 12 from Laurel Mattson, but no one else on the team had more than four points. Mattson was one of six seniors who played their final game for Lakewood Wednesday night. Lynch was one of just four underclassmen. “I lost six seniors, and every one of them is a good leader,” said Thompson. “That was our bread and butter.” He knows a lot of work will have to be done in the summer and fall for the program to build on the success from this season. “Anna Lynch developed into one heck of a basketball player, and Kati Kauffman got better every game,” said Thompson. “They’re not going to benefit from those seniors any more though.” Gull Lake advanced to Friday night’s district championship game, to face Charlotte which beat Delton Kellogg in the other semifinal Wednesday 53-42. The Blue Devils topped Charlotte 61-38 in the district final Friday. Lakewood’s Alexis Brodbeck (right) pushes the ball past Gull Lake’s Haley Adamski during the fourth quarter Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings fall in close finale against the Fowlerville boys to one in the final 20 seconds, before Fowlerville pushed its lead back up to three points with ten seconds left on a pair of foul shots. Logan Lake had a look at a three as time expired, but it rattled in and out. “We played hard,” said Farrell. “I’m happy with my bench. A couple of kids stepped up. We just played a good team.” Lake and Dylan Benit led the Vikings with ten points each. Sam Desgranges added nine points, and Andrew Doane chipped in seven points and a team-high 13 rebounds. Chris Williamson led Fowlerville with 13 points. “We don’t have exceptional people that can score big numbers, but I look at tonight’s game with two guys with ten, one with nine, and one with seven and I’m happy,” said Farrell. “Yes. Finally, I’ve got some team scoring.” Turnovers hurt the Vikings a bit. They coughed up the ball 19 times to the Gladiators. The Vikings opened Class B District play at Gull Lake Wednesday in the semifinals against Delton Kellogg. In the other semifinal Wednesday night, Charlotte faced Hastings. The district championship game is slated for 7 p.m. Friday night. “I think Delton and us are lucky to be on the side we’re on to be truthful,” Farrell said. “Let those other teams take each other on. We’ve just got to get to the district final and anything can happen.” Delton finished the regular season at 515 with a 51-50 win over Maple Valley Thursday night. Take BEFORE THE POWER e g r a h C GOES OUT When the power goes out, the generator restores power automatically. We connect to your home’s natural gas or propane line, so there is no refueling. That means no trips to the gas station during the storm. Power is restored even if you’re not home! Power your whole house with a totally automatic home generator system. 269.795.7789 or 616.891.5666 www.vlelectric.com Receive up to 500 $ for your old generator towards the purchase of your new HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 77532732 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings were heading in the right direction as they headed into districts. Lakewood’s varsity basketball team won two of its final three regular season games, and played Fowlerville tough in the regular season finale Thursday night. The host Gladiators scored a 52-49 win over the Vikings to end Lakewood’s regular season with a 7-13 record. “I’d say we’re going up hill, rather than down hill,” said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. After being tied at 32 at the half, the Gladiators pulled out to a 46-40 lead in the third quarter. Fowlerville still led by six points as the clock ticked down to the final three and a half minutes. The Vikings got the Gladiator lead down Spring storms are on the way! �Page 18 — Thursday, March 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-03-19.pdf 3687deb9c91f0b20bba70bfe3f028837 PDF Text Text Local case now before supreme court With economic crisis schools must be flexible Saxons seek spot in state quarters See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 12 NEWS BRIEFS Community invited to breakfast Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church will cook up and serve its free breakfast Saturday, March 21. These community meals are served on the third Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and a special each month. Everyone is invited to the church at 9275 S. M-37 Highway in Dowling. For more information, call 269-721-8077. BANNER Spaghetti dinner to benefit youth trips Teens from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, will offer a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Featured on the menu will be Ye Olde Emmanuel homemade spaghetti sauce, homemade marinara sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, brownie sundaes and beverages. Silent auction items have been donated by Hastings area businesses and are available for bid in the Parish House from now through 7 p.m. the night of the dinner. Members of the public are invited in during the day to place bids on items. Freewill donations for dinner will be appreciated. Proceeds will benefit this summer’s pilgrimage and mission trips. Girls’ Night Out seeks participants Downtown Hastings business owners who are interested in participating in Girls Night Out Thursday, May 7, are urged to contact organizer Carla Rizor at the County Seat Lounge, 269948-4024. Kellogg Forest to host Maple Syrup Day To celebrate the return of spring, the W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest will host a maple syrup open house at See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 19, 2009 Protest heralds Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Before the March 16 Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting, approximately 60 picketers gathered along M-43 in front of Delton Kellogg Elementary School to protest the board’s decision to consider replacing the district’s custodial staff with privately contracted workers. “Basically, we don’t want to lose our jobs,” said Larry Wolthuis, a custodian at Delton Kellogg High School and one of the picketers. “There are 11 of us, and 99 percent of us went to school here and graduated from here. I’ve lived here in the school district my whole life. Picketers protest the possible privatization of Delton Kellogg custodial staff before Monday’s board of education meeting. Humane Society plans dance A fundraising dance is being planned in celebration of the upcoming golden anniversary of the Barry County Humane Society. The public is invited to attend the Hair Ball, which begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Elks Club in Hastings. Dress is casual. Tickets are $10 per person or $17 per couple and will be sold in advance or at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society’s spay and neutering program. Snacks will be served. A cash bar will be available. A 50-50 raffle will be held, as well. A Beatles Trivia Contest will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Dancing to “oldies” music will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 This is one of many signs posted in the Delton area protesting the possible privatization of Delton Kellogg custodial staff. If we lose our jobs, I don’t know what we’re going to do.” Wolthuis said custodians at the school do more than just clean. The custodians form friendships with students that children and young adults have come to rely on, he said. “We help the kids, as well as do what’s expected of us,” he said. “We try to go above and beyond. We’re a big part of the community at the high school, and we do a ton of additional stuff that I don’t see a privatized company doing.” The request for proposals for contracted cleaning services drafted by the board stipulates that, until July 1, 2010, a private contractor hired to perform custodial duties at Delton Kellogg schools must agree to interview any and all of the school’s current custodial staff who apply for employment. However, Wolthuis said the stipulation offers little protection. “They don’t require that they hire us,” he said. “I realize that the school has kind of gone and outlined stuff in the bid proposal, but it’s only a guideline …” Janet Fase, Delton Kellogg High School’s senior class president, was among those who picketed. She said she recently utilized the popular networking Web site Facebook to increase awareness about the possibility of privatization. “I made a Facebook group to let the com- PROTEST, continued on page 12 Hastings school board discusses contract negotiations by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings Board of education went into closed session to discuss contract negotiations with the district’s bus driver and support staff unions. No action was taken after the board returned to open session. However, the next day, Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee said, “I feel that we are really close to signing a contract with the unions.” The board and Satterlee were scheduled to meet with union representatives Tuesday evening to discuss their latest proposal. Satterlee said the representatives would then take the proposals to their union members for a vote. He said he was hopeful they would be approved. Last month, after almost a year of negotiations, the board approved a three-year contract with the Hastings Education Hastings names Top Ten seniors Association, which represents the district’s 156 teachers. The contract gives the teachers, on average, a 3 percent per year increase in compensation including salary and step increases. During the public comment portion of Monday’s meeting, Andrea McKenzie told the board she felt it was poor timing to give the teachers raises and then turn around and ask the public to approve a five-year, 1-mill levy. The millage would generate $543,000 annually for building and site improvements such as a new roof for the middle school, improvements to the high school science lab, and other infrastructure work such as wiring, plumbing, windows, tuck-pointing and paving. “I don’t know if it’s the right thing, but I hope it doesn’t pass,” said McKenzie. “With the new State of Michigan requirements, we need to be proactive to keep Hastings competitive, and if that means putting projects on hold, then do that.” During their chance to comment, board members commended the district’s middle and high school Science Olympiad teams on their second place finish at regional competition and invitation to the state finals; the students and staff who produced the high school musical production, Beauty and the Beast; the success of the winter sports teams and the high school’s Top Ten students and their parents. In other business, the board: • Gave its approval for the eighth grade trip to Chicago on May 21 and the fifth grade trips to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum in May. • Accepted the donation of $5,300 from the Hastings Athletic Boosters for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the spring sports season, and a donation from BCN-Technical Service for 4,400 pounds of new steel plate and round turning stock valued at $3,200 and 1,372 cemented carbide lathe turning tools, valued at $16,464 for a total of $23,699. The Hastings Board of Education recognized the 11 “Top Ten” seniors during Monday’s regular board meeting. Pictured are (front row, from left) Leanne Dinges, Alyssa Thornton, Chelsea LaJoye, Tess Nugent, (back row) Shelby Winans, Justin McComb, Molly Smith, Marie Hoffman, Sara Archambeau and Amy Zwiernikowski. Missing from photo is Dylan McKay. See story page 5. Hope Township eliminates fire taxes for residents The Hope Township Board of Trustees Monday voted unanimously to cut taxes for township property owners by suspending the levy for fire protection services in 2009. “We were able to cut taxes for our residents because we have consistently taken a fiscally conservative approach in the management of our fire funds,” Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Albert said in a press release. “We were able to save enough money to make this possible while still maintaining fire protection for all our constituents.” The .75 mill levy, which is typically applied to the winter taxes, will be waived for this year only. On property with a $100,000 taxable value, the savings would be $75. The total amount of township funds used to pay the fire protection levy was not released to the Banner. The supervisor and treasurer did not respond to the Banner’s request for that public information. The supervisor reportedly was in a board of review meeting and didn’t TAXES, continued on page 2 Two of county’s best prove they’re two of state’s best Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle Dalton (right) and Hastings senior Matt Watson look up into the crowd as they stand on the top two steps of the podium Saturday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dalton earned the Division 2 125-pound state championship with a 4-2 victory over Watson in the finals. See story inside today’s Banner. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Saturday, March 21. Kellogg Forest is located at 7060 N. 42nd St., south of Hickory Corners. When the days start warming and sap begins running, it is time to get out into the woods and explore the history and art of maple syrup production. Kellogg Forest will host special activities from noon until 5 p.m. Visitors can try their hands at tapping a maple tree, watch sap collection, visit Maple Manor and taste a fresh syrup sample. They can also view a presentation about the history of making maple syrup. Syrup will be sold in pints, quarts and specialty glass and tin containers. Maple candy also will be available for purchase. Children’s activities will include face painting, maple syrup snow-cones and games. The admission fee is $1 per person (children 2 years of age and under are free). For more information, call 269-731-4597 or email kelloggforest@kbs.msu.edu. Additional information on KBS special events can be found online at www.kbs.msu.edu. Hastings students to benefit from Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation grants by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hastings Area School District students will be traveling to many interesting places this spring, thanks to help from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and its many generous donors. The HEEF Board last Thursday also approved funds to help provide a variety of programs, activities and materials to benefit students. HEEF funds provide enrichment opportunities not available through existing school district funding. Teachers, principals and other school officials may submit applications for HEEF funding to enrich the district’s educational programs. Field trips winning approval included dairy farm and creamery programs at Moo-Ville in Nashville for young fives and kindergarten students at Northeastern; a trip to the capitol and museum in Lansing for third and fourth graders at Northeastern to enhance Michigan history and government studies; a visit to Impressions Five Science Center in Lansing for Northeastern first graders; a district-wide fifth grade trip to hear the Kalamazoo Symphony; a trip for second graders to tour Pennock Hospital and discuss what jobs found there; a trip to the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids for third, fourth and fifth graders for a tour and play, “Honest Abe” by the Circle Theater actors; a trip for Southeastern Elementary School fourth graders via Amtrak from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo to tour the Kalamazoo Valley Museum; an opportunity for third graders at Northeastern Elementary School to explore the Lake Michigan shoreline and DeGraaf Nature Center to learn about geology, natural history and forces of nature; a journey to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford museum for all fifth graders in the district and fourth graders at Star and Northeastern schools; and bussing costs for second through fifth graders to see “Beauty and the Beast” at Central Auditorium. Other requests receiving funding were for: • “Project Save Our Children Against Drunk Driving,” a two-day education and simulation program to give students the “experience” of drinking and driving without the fatal consequences of a drunk driving accident. This is done with special vision goggles. Two hundred sixty-one ninth grade students will participate. Program presenters are United Lifestyles and Hastings Police Department officers. • Six sets of “leveled reading books” for classroom and at-home use for first graders in Jeanne Swander’s class at Central Elementary School. The books also may be used by first grade classrooms. The “texts allow even beginning readers to have success,” the application for funding said. • Activities and prizes for March is Reading Month activities at Southeastern Elementary. In many instances, other financial sources help pay for part of the cost of the requests in addition to HEEF funding. HEEF accepts monetary gifts of any size and all donations are tax deductible. There are two ways to give. Checks may be made directly payable to HEEF to benefit special classroom projects and field trips, or checks may be made payable to the Barry Community Foundation, with a notation that it is to benefit the HEEF Fund. Gifts to the Community Foundation allow donors to take advantage of the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit, which amounts to 50 percent of the donation, up to a $400 gift from a couple. Checks may be sent to HEEF at 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Mich. 49058. Hastings library happenings Thursday, March 19 Movie Memories – Oscar nominated mystery “Midnight Lace,” 5:15-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Friday, March 20 Pre-school Story Time – “Bedtime,” 10:30–11 a.m. Saturday, March 21 Anime´ Club – 1–3 p.m., Community Room. Tuesday, March 24 Toddler Story Time - “Lunch,” 10:30–10:50 a.m. Chess Club – 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Movie Memories – Doris Day and James Garner in the 1963 comedy “The Thrill of It All,” 5:15–8, p.m., Community Room. Friday, March 27 Pre-school Story Time, 10:30–11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 Tween Video Game Tournament – 10 a.m.12 p.m., Community Room. Teen Video Game Tournament – 1-3 p.m., Community Room Tuesday, March 31 Pre-School Story Time – “Lunch,” 10:30–10:50 a.m. Genealogy Club meets – 6:30-8 p.m., Michigan Room. Chess Club – 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 Winter reading club for adults continues through April 18. Tween’s Meeting – 4:30–5:30 p.m., Community Room. Thursday, April 2 Book Club for Adults – Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas, 6:30-8 p.m., Community Room. Movie Memories – It’s Stewart Granger month, 5:15–8 p.m., Community Room. Friday, April 3 Pre-school Story Time – 10:30–11 a.m. Saturday, April 4 Teen Video Game Tournament – 1-3 p.m., Community Room. Monday, April 6 Spring break - library is open. Monday, April 13 Craft of the Month – “Jewelry Making,” 68 p.m., Community Room. Tuesday, April 14 Pre-school Story Time – 10:30–11 a.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m., Community Room. Wednesday, April 15 Tween’s Reading Club – 4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Room. Thursday, April 16 Movie Memories – 5:15–8 p.m., Community Room. Book Talk with author Tom Funke, “Hiking in Michigan,” 7 p.m., Community Room. TAXES, continued from page 1 return a voice mail message. Treasurer Arlene Tonkin said she was not allowed to give the information because Albert was the only one designated to speak about it because she is the township’s public relations person. “Many people in our community are hurting financially right now,” Albert said in the press release. “We all know people who have lost jobs or had their pay cut in these hard economic times. And with higher taxes coming from the state of Michigan and probably from the federal government in the near future, the Hope Township Board of Trustees wanted to do something to help lessen the tax burden of local government. “Hope Township is a great place to live and raise a family. We’re working very hard to make sure our constituents’ tax dollars are being spent frugally and wisely. We are very excited to be able to pass these savings on to our residents,” she said. Hope Township has a population of 3,283, according to the 2000 census. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders at St. Rose School are pictured here with meteorologists Terry DeBoer and Matt Kirkwood. Front row, from left: Mary Green, Mark Feldpaush, Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Feldpausch; Row 2: Amanda Thomas, Ethan Klipfer, Brenegan Murphy, Justin Shafer, Reilly Former, Emily Casarez, Maggie Doherty; Row 3: Jon Shepler, Laura Brasseur, Emily LaJoye, Connor Shea, Tyler Youngs, Matt Maurer, Charlie Hayes, Trevor Ryan, Liam Watson; Row 4: George Murphy, Dylan Gleeson, Lydia Parker, Hannah LaJoye, Becky Maurer, Austin Haywood, Connor Wales, Tori Sailar, Mary Feldpausch, Jillian Zull, Jacob Zimmerman; Row 5: Emily Caris, Dani Watson, Clare Green, Terri DeBoer, Matt Kirkwood, Kara Gonzalez, Patrick Murphy and Courtney Dobbin. St. Rose School field trip focuses on weather education Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from St. Rose School in Hastings recently had the opportunity to visit the WOOD TV8 newsrooms in Grand Rapids. The trip culminated a study of weather in the 4th grade classroom. Students were able to stand in front of a green screen, watch a broadcast, see a torna- do-making machine, view the news desks and filming equipment, and learn from meteorologist Terri DeBoer about safety during storms. Fourth grader Ethan Klipfer observed: "It was funny because when they (Terri DeBoer) talked to us, she was funny. But when she did the weather on TV, she sounded really seri- ous." Students also appeared on TV later that evening and the next morning following the weather broadcasts. St. Rose of Lima School is currently accepting registrations for the 2009-10 school year. Please contact the school for further information at 945-3164. Bills would reduce annual park fees for state residents State lawmakers last week announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would reduce the annual park entrance fee for state residents from $24 to $10 through an alternative funding plan for Michigan’s state parks and recreational areas, which will celebrate their 90th anniversary this year. The legislation was announced by Sen. Patty Birkholz, chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, and Rep. Rebekah Warren, chair of the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee, at a press conference in Lansing. “During these difficult economic times, we want to encourage state residents to visit Michigan’s state parks and take advantage of our vast natural resources,” said Birkholz, RSaugatuck Township. “The state parks need funding to ensure proper maintenance and upkeep for years to come, and Michigan residents need close and reasonable vacation locations. This proposal will provide the money our parks need and make it more affordable for residents to visit our parks system.” The bill package would provide a longterm funding source for state parks, local recreation programs, boating access sites and non-motorized forest recreation areas. It allows Michigan residents to voluntarily contribute $10 to the parks system when they pay their annual vehicle registration fee. The legislation would eliminate the need for the current special vehicle parks permit, which costs $24. Instead of a specific permit, an official Michigan license plate would serve as the parks passport. “Although the general fund once provided most of the capital necessary to support state parks, these dollars are now used in other areas of the budget,” said Warren, D-Ann Arbor. “This legislation will provide Michigan residents the opportunity to show their support for state parks and will also free up park employees to work on other essential activities in the parks.” Funds raised would be used for state park operations and maintenance, local and regional recreation grants, forest recreation pathways and state forest campgrounds, cultural and historic resources on Michigan Department of Natural Resources-managed lands, and operations maintained by the Secretary of State’s office. Out-of-state residents would still be required to purchase an annual pass for $29 or a day pass for $8. The Citizens Committee for Michigan State Parks, created in 2004, helped develop the alternative funding proposal. “The committee members have been dedicated to finding a viable alternative for our state parks funding,” Birkholz said. “I appreciate their efforts to help provide Michigan residents with a more convenient and affordable way to visit our state parks.” Local case now before Michigan Supreme Court by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer This month, Michigan’s Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation denied rate increases made by seven auto insurance companies. The seven companies affected were Allied Property and Casualty Insurance Co., AMCO Insurance Co., Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co., Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co. and Progressive Michigan Insurance Co. According to the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) Web site, Ken Ross, commissioner of the OFIR, denied the rate increases because they were based in part on credit scores. The Web site states that Ross decided the use of credit scores to determine insurance rates violates chapters 24 and 26 of the Michigan Insurance Code. In March 2005, the OFIR enacted rules that prohibited Michigan home and auto insurance companies from using credit scores to determine rates. The following month, the Insurance Institute of Michigan, the Michigan Insurance Coalition and a number of insurance companies went to the Barry County Circuit Court to dispute the OFIR’s rules. District Judge James H. Fisher presided over the case and ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in April 2005. Linda Watters, commissioner of the OFIR at the time, appealed the decision. The three Michigan Court of Appeals judges “It’s very unusual for the court of appeals to take nearly three years to decide a case,” he said. “And it’s unheard of for the court of appeals, which is a three-judge panel, to issue three separate opinions.” Judge James Fisher issued three different opinions on the appeal in August 2008, however, the opinions were similar in some respects, and those similarities led to Fisher’s verdict being overturned. Fisher said he based his verdict on Michigan’s insurance code, which gives insurance companies the right to set their rates, he said. Fisher said the only way the commissioner of the OFIR may dispute those rates is if they are “unreasonably high” for the coverage they provide and if “no reasonable competition” exists in an area for the type of insurance in question. Not allowing insurance companies to utilize credit scores forces 45 to 70 percent of policy holders to pay higher premiums than they would otherwise have to, Fisher said. He said that such policies create a situation wherein “lower-risk people are going to pay higher rates to subsidize lower premiums for higherrisk people.” Fisher said the issue has been unique in several ways. “It’s very unusual for the court of appeals to take nearly three years to decide a case,” he said. “And it’s unheard of for the court of appeals, which is a three-judge panel, to issue three separate opinions.” The case is now before the Michigan Supreme Court. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 3 Sun shines on Hastings St. Patrick’s Day Parade Children and family members wave to the crowds lining South Jefferson Street from the float put together by the Blarney Stone. Grand Marshals Doug Acker and Jim King lead the parade down South Jefferson Street. This duo from Bosley Pharmacy provides their own music as they stroll down South Jefferson St. Loony Tunes characters from Hastings City Bank wear St. Patrick’s Day hats and wave to the crowds. This leprechaun and dog make their way down South Jefferson Street. Volunteers from the Hastings High School Marching band provide music for the occasion. These ladies carry a festive banner down the parade route. Hannah Gardner pulls fellow 2009 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen’s Court member Kayla Shaw in a wagon during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Veterans lead the Patrick’s Day Parade. Hastings St. These young people representing Scoobeedoo’s walk their green dogs. Barry County Transit decked the trolley in St. Patrick’s Day garlands. Gilmore Jewelers share this diminutive float. Local Girl Scouts march with members of Barry County Hospice. The Bosley Pharmacy Med Bug appears in the parade, festooned with holiday finery. A wigged representative from Fillmore Equipment drives a big green John Deere tractor down the parade route. �Page 4 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Chance-of-a-lifetime sewer solution needs to be heard To the editor: At the last Rutland Township meeting, negotiations between the township and the hospital that is slated to break ground early 2010 continued. The residents of Portland and Algonquin Lake, both in Rutland Township, should be made aware that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could slip away forever if this is not resolved soon. The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Wastewater Authority has provided a plan that would allow the new hospital access to its sewer treatment plant in Delton, connecting to the system at Long Lake. This would provide an opportunity for the residents of Podunk, and possibly Algonquin lakes to solve many of their problems where leaking outdated septic systems are forcing some to share water wells. Access to this pipeline would provide the many lake residents with a full functioning sewer system at a fraction of the cost where they to engineer one themselves. Studies show that inland lakes that join wastewater systems and curb runoff from neighboring livestock farms become cleaner and more vibrant. This is a “no-brainer,” and residents need to get all of the information that is available to them. A special meeting has been scheduled where a representative from SWBCSWA, including engineers, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and all Barry County commissioners will be on hand to answer any questions. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Rutland Township Hall. Residents from both lakes are urged to attend. Rick Mason, Podunk Lake Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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With economic crisis, schools must be more flexible educational requirements to what they once were. "As long as we have local school boards, we should give them the authority to establish curriculums for the schools they are responsible for," said Calley. "If the state wants to do everything, then we don’t need local school boards. Everything the state has In recent opinion columns I’ve written about the Michigan done with education policy has been a disaster. I’ve had huge Merit Curriculum and what it’s doing to local schools and stu- support from all over the state from educators, administrators, dents throughout the state, I’ve expressed concern with the state parents and school board members. I am already hearing from government’s control over our students’ education and the impli- parents whose children are disillusioned about the new curricucations those demands have across the state. I don’t think state lum, frustrated with the impact regarding choice of courses and policy-makers understand the issues local school boards, teachers have lost interest in school. "The new curriculum in wrong-headed, especially at a time and parents face from their front-line perspectives. Saying Michigan’s new inflexible graduation requirements will limit when Michigan must be as flexible as possible to prepare stueducational choice and increase dropout rates, State Rep. Brian dents for a variety of jobs," he continued. "Course offerings will Calley recently introduced sweeping legislation to repeal the new be reduced in many schools because students will not have enough time for alternative courses that would allow them to Michigan Merit Curriculum. Gov. Granholm continues to put a high priority on better explore their true interests or prepare for a career. Resources will preparing our young people for the jobs of the future and stress- shift from trade and tech education to advanced math and science." es the importance of obtainCalley also said he is ing a college education. planning to put together That’s a laudable request, some town hall meetings but it’s not what’s happennext month across the state ing across Michigan. And and plans to invite educawith economy what it is, tion experts to discuss the even more of our students problems with the current may find it difficult to make system. Some students college a part of their plans. need to find the right trade If we are serious about that suits them while othour students’ education, we ers, headed to college, "are need to return the state’s often deprived of the highemphasis to finding the best level courses they need." direction for each student With so many of our — not declare that one state’s schools experiencapproach is best for all stuing financial constraints, dents. We should help stuthey can’t afford to hire the dents determine early in additional teachers, so they their education the path move teachers from calcuthey might take, be it a collus and trigonometry to lege preparatory program or teach algebra II and scivocational training curricuence due to the curriculum lum. Helping them make requirements. Under these choices early on will Calley’s bill, public and better prepare them for the charter schools would go paths they choose after back to the former, more school. In return, we must flexible, high school gradfind a way to make these uation requirements. pursuits financially possi"This new ‘one-sizeble. I would even support a fits-all’ curriculum will loan program based on indilimit career choices, vidual financial situations increase dropout rates and to pay for some or all of the increase overall costs for cost of college or training, Source: Michigan Department of Education our schools," Calley said. with the understanding they "The reality is that all chilpay part or all of it back, depending if they remained in Michigan dren are different, and educational curriculum should be tailored after college. Students staying in Michigan after college should around the interests and career objectives of the students." receive a discount for their service. We could call it the Michigan As a businessman, I appreciate the variety of backgrounds, Promise, based on the program in Kalamazoo that offers a college education and training our employees bring to the company. A education to students who attend public schools there. Calley’s bill would repeal what is now the nation’s most strin- one-size-fits-all staff would be much less effective, and I can’t gent set of high school graduation requirements that took effect see the merit of this in high school education. It doesn’t matter whether our students become road builders, in Michigan’s public and charter schools in the fall of 2007. The factory workers, teachers, farmers, scientists or doctors. They are requirements include a narrow emphasis on higher math and our children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors and it’s in our other limited courses, including algebra I and II, geometry, and best interest to give them all the skills they will need to compete physics or chemistry. Every student graduating in Michigan, starting with the class of 2011, this year’s sophomores, must suc- in this changing marketplace. Calley wants to repeal state’s new graduation requirements cessfully complete these classes. It’s not that we don’t want strong education requirements; we may, however, be doing more harm than originally anticipated when the legislation was passed. Calley maintains that the changes he proposed would return the Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Do state teams change your interest in March Madness? Tonight, March 19, the March Madness men’s college basketball competitions begin. This year, for the first time in a great while, teams from Michigan State University, in second place in its division, and the University of Michigan, in 10th place, are both represented. Who are you rooting for? Are you planning to watch the college women’s teams play, as well? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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The team is a lot better this year, and I would like to see how far it goes this year.” Addison Schipper, M i d d l e v i l l e : “I really like the Michigan team. It is fun to watch. Sometimes I watch the girls play, too.” Kayla Strumberger, Middleville: “I watch the games, sometimes both the college men and women. I don’t have a particular team I am rooting for this year.” Claudia Dykstra, Middleville: “I watch the games, if my brother does. I don’t mind whether we watch college men or women play basketball.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 5 Hastings names Top Ten seniors The Senior parents raising money in many ways Fundraising efforts continue as the May 22 Hastings High School graduation date draws near. Funds raised by the parents of senior students will help pay for a safe and fun class party held after the graduation ceremony. A returnable can drive has netted nearly $2,000 toward the party, and as Laura Brisboe, coordinator of the can drive said, "It’s a very easy way for anyone to help out. Just drop your returnable cans in the trailer parked in our front yard, at the corner of West Walnut and South Cass, and we’ll take care of it from there." The returnable can drive will continue until graduation. Eye and ENT Specialists are helping the senior class by holding a March Madness Spring Break Sunglass Sale Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For every pair of sunglasses sold at Creekside Optical on March 21, Eye and ENT Specialists will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the senior class. Those purchasing the sunglasses must specify Hastings High School or the school they are supporting. Creekside Optical is located at 1761 W. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Hastings Pizza Hut is donating 20 percent of sales generated every other Wednesday night, March 25, April 8 and 22, and May 6 and 20, from dine-in, carryout or delivery orders. Patrons must mention the Hastings High School graduation party when paying or submit a coupon available on Pizza Hut flyers from committee members. Blarney Stone Christopher J. Fluke, CPA INCOME TAX PREPARATION SPECIAL MUSIC NIGHT Sunday, March 22nd Starting at 4:00 pm (Trust/Estate, Business & Individual) Over 30 Years Serving the Area Katherine K. Sheldon, CPA 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 269-945-9452 Blarney Stone Band & Legacy Located at the corner of M-179 and Whitmore Rd. About 5 miles west of Hastings 269-945-5499 1971 S. State Rd. Ionia, MI 616-522-0792 Call for more information today! www.wfscpas.com David G. DeHaan CPA 77532527 Come Eat & Enjoy A new fundraiser, begun by parent Tami King, also helps promote Saxons spirit. Blue and gold yard signs, with "Hastings Saxons #1 Fan," are available for $10. Signs will be on sale during high school conferences, during Spring Fling on April 23, or by contacting Tami King at 269-945-3043. Corporate donations are also being solicited, and to date, more than $5,000 has been raised. As Diane Jager, coordinator of the corporate donation solicitation said, "There are quite a few companies that support the senior class party every year, and we are grateful for their support. Even a small donation helps out. It is great to live in a community that cares about its youth." The senior party committee encourages all residents to consider helping out — either through a donation, purchase of product, or even sharing a fundraising idea they may have. Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village held a bake sale on March 17, with the proceeds going to the senior party. "They contacted us and said they wanted to do something to help out," said Kelli Larsen, committee co-chair. "What a nice thing to do." To request information, or inquire about a fundraising idea, contact Mark and Kelli Larsen, at 269-948-9916, or Jim and Karla Hayden, at 269-948-4679. 77532810 has been a member of the Academic Quiz Bowl team and the Science Olympiad, taking part and medaling in the Science Olympiad state competition and serving as captain his senior year. He is also a member of the NHS. McComb’s community activities include participating in the youth group at Hastings Free Methodist Church and 4H,where he served as club treasurer for two years. He plans to attend MSU and major in food science and food chemistry. Dylan McKay, son of Mark and Kelli Larsen and Tim McKay. McKay has been a member of the student council, servicing as vice president his freshman and sophomore years, alderman his junior year and executive board president his senior year. He is a member of the NHS and was a member of the 2008 homecoming court. McKay also has been a member of SADD, TATU and Interact and is a member of Thornapple Valley Church. He has attended Youth Quest leadership retreat. During his senior year, he was named October Student of the Month and the December Exchange Student of the Month, he was also a MHSAA Scholar Athlete finalist and a volunteer at Pennock Hospital’s Fitness Center. During his freshman year, McKay was captain of the freshman football and baseball teams and participated in basketball. During his sophomore year he served as captain for JV football and baseball and was a member of the JV basketball team. His junior year, McKay played varsity football, basketball and baseball. As a senior, he was named First Team All-County Lineman in varsity football, is the captain of the varsity basketball team and plans to play varsity baseball. After graduation McKay plans to study pre-dental at MSU. Tess Nugent, daughter of Tom and Amy Nugent. Nugent has been a National Merit Commended Student, Student of the Month, and a member of the NHS. She is also a member of the choir and Varsity Choir and has participated in school plays and musicals. Nugent also has been active in the community. She has interned with the Barry Campaign for Change, served on the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, participated in the Thornapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater and the Thornapple Arts Council programs. Nugent plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in drama, math, psychology and languages. Molly Smith, daughter of Dawne Smith. Smith’s school activities and awards include Academic Honors awards; being named Student of the Month in 10th and 12th grade; a member of the NHS; a member of the National Key Club, SADD, TATU, Youth in Government for two years; band, with one year as a member of the color guard; serving as co-founder and vice president of the FCA; Hastings Pride Club; varsity cross country, serving as a captain in both her junior and senior years; and varsity track, serving as captain for her junior and senior years. She is also member of the “300-Mile Club,” and earned AllConference and All-Barry County honors in cross country. Her community activities include: See You at the Pole, National Day of Prayer, Hastings First United Methodist Church youth group, Thornapple Valley Church Students Against the Flow, volunteering at Share the Light soup kitchen, serving as an elementary Sunday School leader, Vacation Bible School leader, mission trips, CROP Walk, and Relay for Life. Smith plans to attend Spring Arbor University to pursue a degree in physical Residents may donate to the Hastings senior graduation party by putting returnable cans and bottles in this trailer at the corner of West Walnut and South Cass streets. Parents of the 2009 class have arranged several other fundraisers. Open Monday through Saturday to serve you. South Jefferson Street, Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 ® www.countyseatlounge.com The Money tight?!! We have the answer... 6 Under $ 6 00 — Lunch — (11am to 4pm) Choose from six features all priced under $6 (for the month of March) — Dinner (After 4pm) — — Monday thru Thursday — NY STRIP STEAK $ 999 — Fridays — All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY 1/2 LB. BURGER $ 1099 — Saturdays — — Tuesdays — 77528605 Dylan McKay, among this year’s Top Ten, could not attend Monday’s school board meeting. He was playing in the regional basketball tournament for the Hastings varsity team. therapy or physiology. Alyssa Thornton, daughter of Tamara Thornton. Thornton’s school activities and awards include earning varsity letters in cross country and track and serving as a captain in track for two years, being a member of Key Club and Pride Club and the high school band, a member of SADD, TATU, NHS, and Youth Advisory Council for two years. She is also a cofounder of FCA. Thornton participated in musicals and jazz band and earned a varsity letter for both music and academics. Her community activities include serving as a volunteer at Pennock Hospital, being an active member of both the Hastings First United Methodist Church youth group and the Thornapple Valley Church youth groups and taking part in mission trips and serving at the Share the Light soup kitchen. Thornton plans to attend Central Michigan University to major in sports medicine. Shelby Winans, daughter of Frank and Molly Winans. Winans’ school activities and awards include being a member of the NHS; participating in Science Olympiad, earning a state championship and several and state medals; as well as Science Club, Key Club, Excel Club, Interact Club, quiz bowl, SADD and FAA. Winans’ community involvement includes serving as a youth representative on the Barry County Silent Observer Board and a member of the Michigan State Extension Board. She has also served on the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, volunteered at Pennock Hospital and served as a captain for a Relay for Life team. Winans plans to attend the University of Chicago to major in biomedical engineering and genetics. Amy Zwiernikowski, daughter of Rick and Jill Zwiernikowski. Zwiernikowski’s school activities and awards include Key Club, serving as the reporter for two years; NHS member and secretary; Scholar Athlete; academic letter and pin; band; JV soccer, being named MVP; varsity soccer; freshman, JV and varsity volleyball; and being named varsity volleyball MVP. She is a member of FCA and Pride Club. Her community activities include participation in the youth group at First Presbyterian Church, attending the mission trip, tree distribution, Youth Sunday, and serving as a Vacation Bible School leader. Through Key Club she has participated in a variety of projects including Trick or Treat for UNICEF and Tangle Town maintenance. Zwiernikowski plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in mathematics, engineering or graphic design. 77532899 Monday evening, Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston, superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee and the Hastings Board of Education recognized the 11 seniors named the academic Top Ten of their graduating class. Eleven students were selected for this year’s honors because two students had identical grade point averages. “They are talented academically, with a GPA range of 3.9 to 4.1, but also have many other skills,” said Johnston. “They are dedicated and committed. But most of all, they are sincere and wholesome kids.” This year’s Top Ten, in alphabetical order, are: Sara Archambeau, daughter of Robert and Susan Archambeau. Her school activities and awards include: four years of varsity track, secretary of Key Club, vice president of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Teens Against Tabacco Use (TATU) , Pride Club , Excel Club, Interact, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Junior Honor Guard, band, Student of the Month March 2008, three-year academic letter, Scholar Athlete, DAR representative, yearbook staff. In addition, Archambeau’s community activities include Relay for Life, volunteering at the “Share the Light” soup kitchen, participating in the youth groups at Hastings First United Methodist Church and Thornapple Valley Church, CROP Walk, and various Key Club projects. She plans to attend Central Michigan University and major in psychology. Leanne Dinges, daughter if Jeff and Lisa Dinges. Dinges’ school activities and awards include: three-year academic letter recipient, state-qualifying Science Olympiad teams two years, vice president of the National Honors Society, having work accepted into the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 2008 High School Area Juried Show, Outstanding Junior Award from the MSU Alumni Club of West Michigan for Leadership, Scholarship and Service, Scholar Athlete, team captain of the AYSO National Soccer team, student council, homecoming queen, and Exchange Club Youth of the Month November 2008. Dinges has participated in freshman basketball, junior varsity soccer, and JV and varsity cross country. She has also been active in the community, volunteering for YMCA Young Girls Basketball Camp, as a fifth grade camp science counselor, a volunteer assistant coach for a Boys U-12 AYSO soccer team 10, Relay for Life, Bowling for Cancer, Caroling for Cans, Vacation Bible School, Adopt-a-Highway through the NHS and a member of the graduation honor guard. Dinges plans to attend either the University of Notre Dame or MSU and major in physiology or biochemistry. Marie Hoffman, daughter of Thomas and Karen Hoffman. Hoffman’s school activities and awards include: marching band (three years as drum major); Science Olympiad, participating in regional and state competitions; Michigan Youth in Government, earning awards and serving as a team leader during her sophomore and junior years; Key Club; and NHS and academic letter. Hoffman’s athletic endeavors include soccer, volleyball and tennis. In addition, Hoffman volunteers in the community participating in Relay for Life, St. Rose Vacation Bible School, First Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible school, mission trips and Habitat for Humanity. Hoffman has not decided on a college but plans to study engineering. Chelsea LaJoye, daughter of Joe and Patti LaJoye. LaJoye is a member of the NHS, National Honor Roll, and recipient of an academic letter and pin. She was named Exchange Club Youth of the Month and a Scholar Athlete in 2009. Her athletic activities and awards include MVP varsity tennis , MVP JV soccer, all-conference tennis, and best defensive player JV soccer. LaJoye also has earned honors in the fine arts, participating in honors choir, regional honors choir, state honors choir, Varsity Singers, marching band and symphonic band, HHS Steel Drum Band, musicals, St. Cecilia Youth Philharmonic, National FFA Band and National FFA Chorus, First Division rating in Solo and Ensemble Voice. Her leadership activities include Key Club treasurer and chairman of various committees, FFA vice president, drum line section leader, varsity choir section leader and varsity tennis captain. LaJoye has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, First Presbyterian Church and mission trips, UNICEF, Community Children’s Theater, Love for Lennon Foundation. LaJoye has not decided on a major but plans to attend either Albion or Calvin College in the fall. Justin McComb, son of Mike and Becky McComb. McComb has been a member of the high school marching band, concert band and symphonic band and has served as baritone section leader for two years. He WHISKEY BBQ RIBS 1 LB. $ 1199 300 Plus… Daily Bar Specials $ �Page 6 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER Area Obituaries Betty Jean Paulsen Duane Allen Hamilton Vergie Marcella Fueri HASTINGS - Betty Jean Paulsen, age 83 of Hastings, and formerly Haslett, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 12, 2009 with her family by her side at Thornapple Manor. She was born May 18, 1925 in Flint. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Holt, and a grandson D. Wayne Tolles. Betty is survived by her husband, Bill Paulsen of 53 years; her children, Trish Tolles of Juneau, Alaska; Brandi Vetanze and Ed Varney of Denver, Colo.; Nancy (Mark) Adams of Middleville; her grandchildren, Alan (Shirley) Tolles, Tracy Jankoviak, Dana (Greg) Myers; great grandchildren, Alec Tolles; William Tolles, Mackenzie and Connor Myers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed her crossword puzzles and traveling with her husband. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends and her memory will forever live in our hearts. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). NASHVILLE - Duane Allen Hamilton, age 72 1/2, of Nashville, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2009 while surrounded by his wife and children. He fought a brief but determined battle against pancreatic cancer. Duane was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Hastings, the son of Emmett and Hazel (Hollister) Hamilton. He graduated from Nashville High School, then married Ruth Ann Ford on Nov. 6, 1954. As a teenager, Duane worked in his father’s lime, marl, and dragline business. In 1955, at the age of 19, he purchased his first bulldozer and established Duane Hamilton Excavating, which continues today. For the next 54 years, he did what he truly loved. Duane served on the Maple Grove Township Board as a trustee from 1970 through 1984. He attended Maple Grove Bible Church for 60 years. His favorite pasttime was watching his children and grandchildren participate in all of their sporting activities. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, and stepmother Minnie Hamilton. His step brother Pastor Leonard Radtke of Aurora, Minn. His father and mother-in-law, Maurice and Hannah Ford. Duane will be sadly missed by his caring, devoted and loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Ann and their seven children, Steven (Teresa) Hamilton, Shelley (Rick) Winegar, Gary (Tonja) Hamilton, Mike (Julie) Hamilton, Alan (Eva) Hamilton, Jeff (Suzi) Hamilton, Joy (Craig) Hamp; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one brother, Darrell (Claudette) Hamilton; brother and sister-in-law, Russell (Linda) Ford; Aunt Marion Hamilton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Duane’s life will take place at Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. with visitation taking place at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Friday, March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove Bible Church, Pennock Hospice or to the Maple Valley Scholarship Association in the names of Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. NASHVILLE - Vergie Marcella Fueri, age 99, of Nashville, passed away on March 13, 2009. Mrs. Fueri was born May 5, 1909 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Vern and Maude (Bollman) Cox. She is survived by daughters, Lois Ann Maurer of Maryville, Tenn. and Janet Garner (Don Cook) of Charlotte; son, Paul V. Fueri of Astatula, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Mary Fueri of Nashville; 16 grandchildren and blessed with many great and great great grandchildren; special friends, Harold Nelson, Ron Walden, Lori Green, Troy and Parady Murray, Roger and Yvonne Beals and many brothers and sisters from various Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Halls. Mrs. Fueri was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Raymond Fueri Sr.; sons, Robert Raymond Fueri Jr., Gordon Eugene Fueri and James Edward Fueri; daughter, Virginia Carol Fueri; son-in-law, Hugh (Lennie) Maurer and daughter-in-law, Judy Fueri. Services were held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home with Troy Murray officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Castleton, Nashville, Maple Grove EMS or Charlotte Area EmS. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Worship Together… 77532763 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4th Sunday in Lent - March 22 Service of Healing 8 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Wed. Lenten Service - March 25 Supper 6 p.m.; Worship 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m. third Thursday of the month. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5 p.m. Confirmation Students meet w/Sessions; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. LaVerne Bowman Jr. HASTINGS - LaVerne Bowman Jr., age 74, of Hastings passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 peacefully at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. LaVerne was born in Irving Township on May 10, 1934, the son of LaVerne Sr. and Leona (Burghdoff) Bowman. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1953. In 1956 he served two years in the United States Armed Services. LaVerne owned the Mobil Gas Station in Hastings for many years during the 1960's and early 1970's. After selling the station he became a partner in B&B Oil Company for approximately 10 years. He finished his working career as a custodian with the Hastings School Systems before retiring in 1999 after 14 years of service. LaVerne was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for over 10 years. LaVerne loved sports. He played softball for over 30 years and was inducted into the Freeport Softball Hall of fame in 2006. LaVerne also was an avid golfer and played every day after he retired. LaVerne is survived by his mother, Leona Bowman; a daughter, Machell (Jeff) Ader; three sons, Brian (Teresa) Bowman, Chris (Carrie) Bowman, Mark (Annette) Bowman; his sister, Luanne (Dan) Haik; two brothers, Bernard (Barb) Bowman, Rod (Marcia) Bowman He is also survived by six grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, step children, and step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father LaVerne Bowman Sr. in 1993. Funeral services were held at the Grace Lutheran Church, in Hastings, on Saturday, March 14, 2009, with Pastor Mike Kemper officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Funeral Services have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Cheryl Fender LEWISBURG, TN - Mrs. Cheryl Fender, age 53, of Lewisburg, TN passed away on March 16, 2009 at her residence. A native of Augusta, Ga., she was the daughter of Joellen Dennison Brown and the late Russell Nivison. She was a former customer service representative for the National Bridle Shop. Mrs. Fender is preceded in death by her father, and her step father, Lynn Brown. Survivors include her mother, Joellen Brown of Coolidge-Kalamazoo; two sons, Nick Fender and Ben Fender, both of Lewisburg; one sister, Lori Brown of Oak Park, Ill.; her grandmother, Norene Nivison and one special friend, Jim Bowerman also survive. A memorial service for Mrs. Fender will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bills McGaugh Funeral Home with Father Bill Kelly officiating. Visitation with the family will begin Saturday, March 21, at noon until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marshall County Animal Shelter. You may sign Mrs. Fender’s online registry at www.billsmcgaugh.com. Charles Pike RAYTOWN, MO - Charles Pike, age 79, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Mass services were Friday, March 6, 2009 at St. Regis Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo. Burial took place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Charles (Chuck) was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Mattawan, to Bernard and Mildred Perkins Pike. The family moved to Fine Lake in 1941. He graduated from Delton High School in 1947. For a short time he worked for Senior Oil Company. He joined the Navy Seabees, and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Charles graduated from the University of Kansas and was an architect in Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Rosemary (Gross) Pike, Grandview, Mo.; daughter, Karen (Rick) Boedeker; son, Gregory (Judy) Pike, grandchildren, Corrie Boedeker, Ricky (Amanda) Boedeker, all of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Zachary (Stephanie) Pike of Buckner, Mo. and Justin (Mariah) Pike of Navarre, Fla.; great grandchildren, Quentin Young, Trenton Wyatt and Shiloh Pike; his brother, Robert (Loraine) Pike, Plainwell; his sister, Jayne (Earl) Willbur, Battle Creek; nieces, Diane Pike, Austin, Tex.; Susan Pike Bowers, Kansas City, Mo.; Deborah (Phillip) Rey, Richland; nephews, Scott (Connie) Pike, Ft. Thomas, Ky; Timothy Willbur, Michael (April) Willbur, both of Battle Creek; great nieces, Kristen Rey, Richland; Sadie Pike and Shelby Pike, Ft. Thomas, Ky; great nephews, Matthew Rey, Vancouver, Canada; Daniel Rey, Richland; Travis Willbur and Anthony Willbur, both of Battle Creek; and several cousins. The funeral was handled by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St., Lee’s Summit. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 — NOTICE — Are You Looking to Build or Remodel? To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary 77532770 02706490 Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes ʚ Check out our list of Licensed Builders or Subcontractors at: www.hbabarrycounty.com �Social News Brian and Brenda (VanderMulen) Cuddahee celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March 17, 2009. They were married March 17, 1984 in Hastings. Brian works as a cabinet maker and Brenda works at Hastings Middle School. They have two sons, Jeremy and Dylan. The couple celebrated their anniversary with an Irish dinner with family. Cards may be sent to: 1798 Coburn Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. United Way announces recipients for funding Marriage Licenses Eugene Stanley Closson, Lake Odessa and Sherry Ann Diekhoff, Lake Odessa. Kenneth Robert Simon, Middleville and Lisa Ann Nash, Middleville. Newborn Babies TWINS, Mayleigh Grace and Alana Kay, born on Feb. 23, 2009 to Jason and Hollie Raffler of Woodland. Mayleigh was born at 2:03 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Alana was born at 2:05 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 17 inches long. Welcomed home by big brothers Tyson and Shane, ages 5 and 3 respectively. Proud grandparents are Dar and Jan Raffler of Woodland, Connie King of Kent City and Guy and Cindy Ingafol of Muskegon. Lucinda J. Johnston (Natalia) Johnston of Portage, and Bill (Debby) Johnston of Delton; a sister, Mae (Merle) Fowler of Portage; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Linda Johnston in 1989; sisters, Ethel Scott, and Ila Holsten; a brother, William Brewer. The family will receive friends Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, in Delton, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 21, 2009, 11 a.m. Pastor David Hills, officiating. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto Tuesday announced that the state’s efforts to respond to the nationwide Salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter and peanut products has cost the state more than $400,000 and is expected to increase. The state does not receive federal reimbursement to recoup expenses incurred for food recall response. “Our No. 1 priority must be food safety,” said Koivisto. “In an increasingly global economy, maintaining the food safety net is vital to protecting public health and is one of MDA’s core missions.” From Jan. 11 to Feb. 21, MDA spent $423,311 on staff resources, travel and lab supplies, averaging $55,000 per week. It’s expected that MDA’s peanut butter recall response efforts could top more than $800,000, said Koivisto. “This is one of the most complex and expansive food recalls we have ever encountered,” said Katherine Fedder, food and dairy division director. “Currently, there are nearly 3,500 products impacted just by the peanut butter recall alone — this doesn’t include the other food product recalls MDA has dealt with in recent months.” Recalls and recall effectiveness checks require a substantial amount of dedicated resources. Recall efforts include ensuring the impacted product is removed from the marketplace, conducting audit checks of various locations including grocery stores, food banks, convenience stores and gas stations. Additionally, it includes collecting and testing products for contamination, traveling from each location, and maintaining transparent communication with the public and retailers. Satisfaction Coupon Hastings Guaranteed! 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To date in fiscal 2009, MDA staff have responded to 313 recalls, and 274 of those have been directly related to the national peanut butter recall. In all of fiscal 2008, the department responded to 114 recalls and 97 in 2007. This means that the number of recalls “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. 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Request for the RFP packages should be submitted by 3/27/09. A Bidder’s Conference will be conducted on 3/27/09 at the Calhoun ISD, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall, MI from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Proposals for the Summer Youth Program are due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on 4/15/09. Michigan Works! Programs are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Michigan Relay Center (800) 649-3777 (Voice and TTY). Supported by the State of Michigan. 77532944 TOWING MIDDLEVILLE 269-795-3550 CALEDONIA 77532921 269-838-0565 Job description – phone Family Tree Medical Associates is seeking a part-time, less than 20 hrs./wk., phone and document staff. Duties include answering phones, document management, copying records, and assist with patient needs. Job candidate will have 1+ year in a medical office, with an electronic practice management system and be MA, LPN, or similar certification. Experience with EMR a plus. 02706517 PUBLIC NOTICE OF RFP AVAILABILITY Please submit resumes to: Family Tree Medical Associates Attn Office Manager 1375 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 MDA has responded to has tripled in the past two years. The department’s primary responsibility is assuring the safety and wholesomeness of Michigan's food supply, from farm to fork. MDA regularly monitors Michigan's food supply for pesticide residues, micro-organisms, and other substances that would compromise the quality and wholesomeness of food. For more information on food safety or to sign up for MDA’s free recall alert service, visit online at www.michigan.gov/food-safety. Thornapple Lake Estates • Complete Body Shop featuring Du Pont Refinishing • Complete Mechanical Repair • Western Snowplow Parts • Tire Sales & Service • Spray on Bed Liners • Paintless Dent Repair • Free Loaner Cars 384 Haynes Loop Drive help them maintain their independence will receive funding. All three programs are conducted by the Barry County Commission on Aging. They are: • Meals on Wheels — $7,609. • COA in-home services — $7,609. • Kinship Care — $12,609. Three agencies did not request funds but asked to maintain their partnership status: Barry Eaton Health Plan, Community Action and the Victim Services Unit. Through the ‘Live United’ campaign, 57 organizations that are not partner agencies through Barry County United Way were designated by donors to receive funding. Of those, agencies in Barry County will receive $10,986, and 36 national organizations and out-county agencies will receive $11,713. Programs operated within the Barry County United Way and funded through grants or other non-campaign contributions include the Fresh Food Initiative, Information and Referral Services, the Volunteer Center, Continuum of Care – Homeless Prevention and the smoke detector program. "Again, we thank the donors to Barry County United Way for enabling the allocations process to work in our community," said Collison, "Together we are able to change lives and impact the future of Barry County." More than 3,500 donors contributed in excess of $552,000 to this year’s campaign, the agency announced in February. For further information on the programs and agencies funded by Barry County United Way, contact Lani Forbes at 269-945-4010. Peanut butter recall response efforts cost Michigan more than $400k Area Obituaries DELTON - Lucinda J. Johnston, of Delton, passed away March 17, 2009, at her home. Lucinda was born on Sept. 9, 1915, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Minniev (McLain) Brewer. Lucinda worked in the credit department at various furniture stores for many years, and was very active in the Credit Woman's International. She loved to bake, especially cakes for various church functions, at Faith United Methodist Church where she attended. Lucinda enjoyed raising roses, crocheting and making afghans. Most of all she loved her family and enjoyed hosting family gatherings in her home. On Oct. 15, 1936, she married Lawrence Johnston, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1975. Lucinda is survived by sons, Larry Barry County YMCA, Green Gables Haven and Barry County’s 4-H program are this year’s top recipients of funding from Barry County United Way. The three organizations will receive, $99,210, $84,648 and $48,208, respectively. In all, 27 programs requested funding ranging from $200 to $97,000. "... We were able to meet the requests of most agencies that applied for funding this year," said Cort Collison, chairperson of the allocations committee. "Not only were we able to fulfill their request, many received more than requested once their designations were added in." Collison presented the committee’s recommendations at the February meeting. The allocations committee is a diverse group of volunteers who represent all areas of Barry County. A total of 33 community members served on six panels to meet with agencies that requested funding. The panels were charged with funding agencies that meet the community impact agenda, the mission statement of United Way and strict financial requirements, said Lani Forbes, Barry County United Way director. "This is the hardest committee to serve on," said Collison. "The agencies all provide a great service to our community. Deciding what level to fund them at is very difficult." Youth programs that will receive money from the local United Way this year include: • Barry County YMCA — $99,210. • 4-H — $48,208. • Barry County Substance Abuse, schoolbased prevention program — $17,768. • Gerald R. Ford Boy Scouts — $10,595. 77532813 Cuddahees celebrate 25th wedding anniversary The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 7 77532545 04540426 �Page 8 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Rollover accident injures Middleville man 77532766 On Friday, March 13, at approximately 4:16 p.m., Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident caused when 41-year-old Robert James Roseboom of Middleville fell asleep while driving and struck a utility pole in the 1000 block of South Hanover near South and Marshall streets. The truck flipped over on its side, and the driver had to be removed from his vehicle by the Hastings Fire Department. The driver was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Area Historical Society met with 38 present to hear Don Eckman, retired mail carrier and World War II veteran speak on his experiences in the 1940s when serving in the Army. His superior officer during much of his time was the famed Audie Murphy, who was awarded the Medal of Honor. Don spoke highly of Murphy and his true caring for his men. There were tales of sadness, but he also found bright spots to relate, and the humorous, also. Dawn Deatsman served refreshments. Last week, Darwin Bennett was unable to speak to the Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship, so John Waite took his place. John Brought along a signature quilt made by members of the Congregational Church many years ago. He spread the quilt and he then addressed the ladies and gentlemen about the people who signed it. Many of them were ancestors of today’s members. The only way the quilt can be dated is that one entry says that Caroline Wessman was of a certain age. She was a great-grandmother of Laurel Garlinger and Marcia Raffler. The list of names sounds like “who’s who” of early Lake Odessa. Bruce and Janet Garlock of Big Rapids joined family members at Carlton Center Sunday en route home from Livonia. While in the Detroit area, they watched Big Rapids hockey team play in tournament games. This was a rare time to see their nieces, both of whom were home for the weekend. One item shown at the ICGS meeting on Saturday was a tree on tagboard showing the descendants of a family. It was brought by Roberta (First) Delamarter of Ionia. Among the branches of the tree were her first children, the extensive Kneale family of Sebewa Township, the Middleville family of Mabel Finkbeiner with her children Maxine Sinclair, Phyllis White and Stanley Finkbeiner. The maple syrup season is drawing to a close. The Morris Sugar Bush was in full swing on the weekend, with sap boiling in the big evaporator, trips to the woodlot with the tanks and somebody stoking the big stove with firewood which is kept piled in the shed from one season to the next so there is always dry wood to burn. Once the night time temperature rises above 32 degrees, the season is over. Check could cause a rift in family Dear Annie: I sent a bar mitzvah invitation to a cousin in California. He not only didn't RSVP or call to wish us congratulations, but he gave his mother a check to send along with hers. When I deposited the check, it was returned for insufficient funds, which cost me $15. Please tell me the correct way to handle this delicate situation. — Marilyn Dear Marilyn: There's nothing you can do without being equally rude. Your cousin sounds etiquette challenged. He will learn from his bank that the check was returned for insufficient funds and can then choose to replace it or not. But we're afraid you're out the $15. Sorry. Senior shoppers want more for the middle Dear Annie: Hats off to all those women who wrote about what little choice we seniors have in purchasing new clothes. When I shop with friends, I often come home with nothing but a new turtleneck, a T-shirt or some other basic item that at least doesn't reveal my navel. Though I am older than the Baby Boomers (I'm 76), a lot of us are in good health, still enjoy traveling and doing fun things, and would like to have a few cute outfits to do them in. Please be our advocate and appeal to manufacturers to get some clothes out there for the age 55 to 80 set. We will love you for it. — Barbara in Memphis, Tenn. Dear Barbara: We hope designers and manufacturers can comprehend the economic upside of creating affordable, decent clothing for women over 40 who have no interest in competing with teenage girls, but still want to look good. And are willing to spend the money to get there. Gift-counter is put off by in-laws Dear Annie: My husband's brother and his wife recently moved back home after living away for several years. I'm trying to be nice, but they are really getting on my nerves. There was a family dinner a few weeks ago that was scheduled to start at 1. Instead of coming on time, they decided to put their child down for a nap and showed up two hours late. I thought that was extremely rude. Why couldn't they just have packed her up in a baby carrier and brought her over? People carry their sleeping kids around all the time. I hate to sound selfish, but there's more. My husband threw me a 40th birthday party last month, and my brother-in-law and his wife gave me nothing. They didn't even offer to buy me a drink. My brother-in-law makes a lot of money, and my husband and I barely get by, yet we always buy their child gifts. (We don't have children.) Everyone keeps telling me to ignore such inconsiderate gestures, but they really annoy me, and I know this behavior bothers my mother-in-law and father-in-law, as well. — Tongue Biter Dear Tongue Biter: Some parents are flexible enough to drag their sleeping kids around everywhere, but not all of them want to disrupt their child's nap schedule, and this is particularly true of first-time parents. We don't recommend you criticize their decision, but we also don't think you should hold dinner for them. Go ahead and eat. As for gifts, it sounds like they believe their little angel deserves your attention, but it The IMAT SCHOOL LOFTHAIR DESIGN E U Swiss steak dinner with plenty of other good food. The Lenten fish dinners continue at St. Edwards Family Center on Friday nights. They offer a wide menu. One item listed is Rosie’s Rolls. Last Saturday, the county genealogy society met with more than 30 present. Bonnie Jackson spoke on the upcoming book on Korean War veterans. This will be similar to the World War II book, but there are far less involved men from this time of the 1950s. After the meeting, members stuffed envelopes with the forms to be used and letters addressed to the servicemen. On Thursday of last week, the Lake Odessa 620 S. Broadway, Middleville, Mi 795-4247 77532915 Looking ahead a week, the Depot complex will be open on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. for the annual doll and toy show. This event brings in crowds to see the old, the new and the unusual. There will be two sets of dolls on display, along with model trains and more. To share a special toy or doll, bring it on Friday, March 27, in the afternoon when representatives of the local historical society will be on hand to accept items. Hosts for the weekend will be Darla Forshey and Laurine Henry, Dawn and Kim Deardorff. This is a free event. This week on Saturday the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will host its annual Spring Specials Get Ready for Spring Come check out our new look!!! Full Set $15 Mani/Pedi $15 Perms $25 ALL Product 30% off Hours: M-T-Sat. 8:30-4 W-Th-F 8:30-6 Walk-ins welcome doesn't occur to them to reciprocate to you, an adult. It's rude, but no one is obligated to give gifts. How you deal with it is your choice, but please keep in mind that this is your husband's family. Try to be forgiving. Hairdresser is not doing her part Dear Annie: My friend "Cora" has been doing my hair for almost 20 years, and I am reluctant to tell her when she doesn't do a good job. Lately, I've been disappointed with my hair nearly every time I see her, and I have to go home and redo it. I have politely tried telling her when I am not happy, but she doesn't take it well. Since I get my hair done every week, I am beginning to resent paying money for a do I have to redo. But I feel guilty because I know she needs my business. How do I cut back on my appointments without hurt feelings? — Goldilocks Dear Goldilocks: Explain to Cora, a little more forcefully and specifically, how you want your hair done. If she still refuses to do it to your liking, you should stop going to her. If that would be too hard, simply say you will be getting your hair done less frequently due to the economic situation. She should understand that. Reluctant hostess has reasons Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Annoyed Friend," who belongs to a coffee club that meets in each other's homes. I am one of those friends who always have something to do on the days I am to host. I love to get together with the ladies, but they all have really nice houses, and I live in a single-wide trailer home. We are in the process of remodeling, so it has half-painted walls, plaster here and there, missing carpet and junk piled all over. I also have roaches, which is the most embarrassing thing of all. I have tried everything to get rid of them, with no luck. The ladies will sometimes say things about the condition of other people's houses, and I know if they ever come to mine, I'll be talked about, too. So I just make up excuses to save the humiliation. — On the Other Side of the Fence in Texas Dear Texas: Many readers told us that the condition of their homes was the reason they didn't reciprocate. We hope you can find some neutral ground instead. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Legion’s namesake was World War I aviator by Esther Walton In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Lawrence J. Bauer Hastings post of the American Legion, here is information on the post’s namesake. Headlines stated: • “Lt. L. J. Bauer killed in France.” • “Hastings aviator meets accidental death two days after war ends.” • “Spent last two weeks of his life at front.” • “Final letters express satisfaction with his work and confidence of return.” An account of the post’s forming and its first 10 years, read as follows: “Lawrence J. Bauer was born in Hastings on March 29, 1894, the son of James M. and Grace (Garrison) Bauer. He attended the Hastings City Schools, graduating from high school June 22, 1913. He was a student of architecture in the University of Michigan when the country entered the war. “In addition to his mother and sister, Lt.. Bauer leaves two half sisters, Mrs. Roy Sylvester, of Charlotte and Mrs. Ed Bristol of Johnstown. “Brief services conducted by Rev. D. R. Blaske were held in his memory in the Chapel of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, Sunday morning. “He entered the First Officers Training Camp at Champaign, Ill., Sept. 15, 1917, and at the completion of his training was a commissioned a second lieutenant of the 11th Aerial Squadron. Later, he was advanced to the rank of first lieutenant. He was injured in an aeroplane accident and died of his wounds Nov. 13, 1918, at Bar le duc, France. He is buried at the National Cemetery at Romagne, France. “Bauer had a winning personality. His sterling sense of duty, his strong loyalty to his convictions, his high sense of honor were qualities which impressed his friends with a desire to honor his memory and give to the American Legion Post worthy name. “The 15 men signing the application for a charter were: Maurice Foreman, Edward Harrington, William McKnight, Burr VanHouten, Lewis Bishop, Steve Tsagles, M. Vere Miller, Walter Phelps, Harry R. Miller, David Goodyear, Jr., Ralph Ward, Charles W. Sherwood, Roy Hubbard, R. V. Tanner, Robert Brown. “A temporary charter was granted and a meeting was held in late July 1919 at the Strand Theatre to elect officers. Quarters were arranged for the City Clue rooms over the office of the Hastings Banner. The post sponsored a celebration observing the first armistice anniversary. The program consisted of a parade with many floats, a football game, and a dance in the evening. Registration of World War Veterans was 324. The principal activity of the year 1920 were two evening indoor carnivals at the I.O.O.F. Hall, which was a financial success netting the post $885.17. “A permanent charter was presented the post Oct. 1, 1910. Membership for the year was 142. “In 1921, through the efforts of the post, the balance of about $10,000 in the Community Loyalty League Fund was turned over to Pennock Hospital Building Fund at Hastings, in return for which the hospital board extended to Barry County ex-servicemen a free bed in the hospital throughout their lives. Post headquarters were moved to the Knights of Pythias Hall during this year. Membership for 1921 was 98. “On Jan. 3, 1922, the post bylaws were drafted and adopted. This year saw a large increase in membership. A citation was received from department headquarters for meritorious service in this respect. The membership was 178. “In 1923, the post took over the responsibility of arranging for the Memorial Day program, which has been continued each year. Material aid was given the Children’s Billet at Otter Lake in the way of money, toys and clothing. “Support was given the Boy Scout movement, seven Legionnaires being members of the Scout council. A charter was granted to an auxiliary to Lawrence J. Bauer Post on Sept. Give your investment portfolio a spring cleaning Spring is almost here — time to spruce up your house and get rid of your clutter. But this year, don’t confine your spring cleaning to your home and yard. Why not “freshen up” your investment portfolio at the same time? Of course, you can’t just take a mop and broom to your brokerage statement. But some of the same principles that apply to your basic spring cleaning can work just as well when you tidy up your investments. Consider the following suggestions: • Take an inventory of your belongings. If you’re like most people, you’ve got some things lying around your house that have outlived their usefulness. It might be that lawn mower that died in 2004 or the toaster that warmed its last slice during the Clinton Administration, but whatever it is, it’s beyond repair — and it should go. And the same may be true of some of your investments. If one hasn’t performed the way you had hoped or no longer fits into your long-term goals, this might be a good time to speak with a financial advisor. • Dispose of your duplicates. If you went through your house carefully, you might be surprised at how many items you have that do the same thing. Do you really need two colanders? And how many radios can you listen to at one time? If you looked at your investment portfolio the same way, you might be surprised by some of the redundancies that pop up. For example, you may have several stocks issued by similar companies that make similar products. This might not be a concern when the stock market is booming, but it could be a definite problem if a downturn affects the industry to which these companies belong. Always look for ways to diversify your holdings. While diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it may help reduce the effects of market volatility. • Put things back in order. Over time, and almost before you’re aware of it, the spaces in your home can get “out of balance.” Perhaps you have too many chairs in one corner, or maybe your new desk takes up too much space in your home office. With some rearranging, however, you can get things back in order. The same need for rearrangement may apply to your portfolio, which might have become unbalanced, with too much of one investment and too little of another. This situation could undermine your financial strategy, especially if the imbalance means you are taking on too much risk or, conversely, if your holdings have become too conservative to provide the growth you need. So, look for ways to restore your portfolio to its proper balance. By giving your portfolio an annual spring cleaning, you can help make sure it’s up-todate, suited to your needs and well-positioned to help you make progress toward your key financial goals. And you can do it all without going near a dust cloth. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.22 +.62 AT&T 25.37 +2.35 CMS Energy Corp. 11.83 +1.14 Coca-Cola Co. 41.45 +2.29 Dow Chemical Co. 8.06 +1.19 Exxon Mobil 69.09 +1.70 Family Dollar Stores 31.54 +.24 Ford Motor Co. 2.28 +.43 First Financial Bancorp 7.82 +1.64 General Motors 2.47 +.58 Intl. Bus. Machine 92.91 +5.66 JCPenney Co. 16.64 +.97 Johnson & Johnson 50.72 +2.94 Kellogg Co. 37.87 +1.70 McDonald’s Corp. 53.64 +1.04 Pfizer Inc. 14.26 +1.17 Sears Holding 39.50 +2.47 Spartan Motors 3.46 +.87 TCF Financial 12.15 +1.33 Wal-Mart Stores 50.00 +1.33 Gold $916.80 +$20.90 Silver $12.67 +.13¢ Dow Jones Average 7395.70 +469.21 Volume on NYSE 1.4B -700M Fire destroys Vermontville garage, damages home Lt.. L. J. Bauer 6, 1923. The post auxiliary has been very active and has rendered material aid to suffering war veterans and their families. Membership for 1923 was 107. “In 1924, the post headquarters were moved to the basement of the Pancoast building, our present home. The uniform flag system was installed on the local streets. The post selling flags to the merchants. Membership was 94. In 1925, the post sponsored the moving picture, “Powder River,” which netted $120. The post became active in marking the graves of all soldiers, and held services on Memorial Day of each cemetery in the county in which World War veterans are buried. This practice has been continued each year. Membership was 98. “In 1926, the post held the first annual banquet and ball as an observance of Armistice Day. An entertainment was given the patients at U.S. Hospital No. 100 at Battle Creek, which has become an annual custom. The post participated in the dedication of the Memorial flag staff in front of the high school building, erected by the alumni in memory of Bauer and Reuben Lee Paskill, two members of the alumni who made the supreme sacrifice during the World War. Membership was 113. “In 1927, a charter for a Boy Scout Troop was granted post, T.S.K. Reid was appointed Scoutmaster. The post sponsored Hunt Stock Company shows at Hastings and Nashville, netting $148.25. The posts at both Nashville and Middleville surrendered their charters, and servicemen from these towns were taken into Lawrence J. Bauer post. Lake Pavilion netted $270. Membership was 137 for 1928. “The 10th anniversary of the armistice was observed in a very fitting manner with a union church service on Sunday, Nov. 11, which was well attended by all patriotic bodies and citizens. The 10th anniversary of the American Legion was observed with a public banquet in the methodist church parlors.” MAPLE VALLEY CLASS OF 1969 — 40th Reunion — LOOKING FOR C L A S S M AT E S AND IDEAS FOR OUR 40TH CLASS REUNION If you know where any of our elusive classmates are OR have a great idea for a reunion activity, please contact: We need your help, please contact by April 30th. 77532909 Debby Kruger (McVey) at (517) 543-6605 or Debbie Granger (Dunham) at (517) 543-1289 by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A fire that broke out around 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, completely destroyed a garage and all of its contents at 9401 Kelly Highway, Vermontville. The Sunfield Fire Department responded to the call and discovered the structure entirely engulfed. Carl Leonard was at home when the fire broke out and was alerted by his pets that something was happening. “I looked out the window because I heard the dogs barking, and they only usually bark when someone is here. And I saw flames coming out of the windows,” said Leonard as he watched firemen sift through the remains. “I came out and tried to pull my car out of the garage. The whole front end was on fire, and that’s as far as I could get it before I couldn’t breathe anymore.” With the garage and home approximately 10 feet apart, flames reached the house, but firefighters were able to stop the fire before it spread to other parts of the structure. All belongings in the garage were a total loss. Vermontville Fire Chief Monte O’Dell said the cause of the fire has not been determined yet, and no injuries were reported. Working to make sure the rest of the wall is stable, a Sunfield firefighter works to remove some of the burned rubble. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Latest Hubka lawsuit dismissed by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A lawsuit filed by George Hubka against a Barry-Eaton District Health Department official has been dismissed by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. Fisher ruled March 11 that the lawsuit was without merit. In his decision, Fisher simply stated, “The defendant’s (Pessell) motion for a summary dismissal is granted.” Hubka had filed a defamation of character suit against Pessell, the environmental health director at the health department, after Pessell issued an e-mail on July 16, 2008, in which he stated, “I think more was spewing out of his (Hubka’s) mouth than his sign.” Hubka had appeared at an Eaton County Health and Human Services Committee meeting on June 27 to protest the passage of a time of sale or transfer (TOST) ordinance that was approved in both Eaton and Barry counties in June of last year. The ordinance mandates that any property sold within the two counties undergoes a health inspection to determine the status of any wells or septic system on that property. At the June 27 meeting, Hubka arrived with a toilet fastened on top of his vehicle and wore toilet paper on his head in the meeting. Hubka’s suit claimed Pessell’s e-mail caused him “anxiety, humiliation, embarrassment, inconvenience and other injures in excess of this court’s jurisdictional limit.” Hubka said this week that he accepted the judge’s ruling. “I guess the judge felt the statement made by Mr. Pessell in his e-mail was not libelous enough for action,” Hubka said. “I think the citizens need to be on the lookout for a public official who goes around making statements against the citizens and taxpayers that are not authorized by his employer. Hubka said the fact that Pessell sent him a letter of apology dated May 23 was proof enough for him that he was defamed. “In his request to have the suit dismissed, he said he was not acting as a public official when he sent the e-mail,” Hubka said, “but if he wasn’t acting as a public official, why did the Barry-Eaton Health Department authorize somewhere between $2,000 and $3,000 to be spent in his defense and for his lawyer?” “I guess I could call him names, too, if I wanted,” Hubka said, “but I’m above that.” HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (children must be 5 on or before December 1st) - for next school year will take place on Monday, March 30th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Star Elementary School, 1900 Star School Road. It is not necessary or advisable to bring your child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring with them a copy of the child’s official birth certificate, immunization record, and verification of residency. The child’s social security number is also requested but not required. BY STATE LAW immunizations and vision and hearing testing must be completed before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given an appointment for a vision and hearing test. 77532567 �Page 10 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Assets planning creates community effort by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Community members gathered March 11 in the meeting room at Pennock Hospital to “map assets,” which is part of the community pillars process. Speaker Luther Snow focused the discussion on ways the interactive group project could energize communities. His talk was sponsored by the Barry Community Foundation, Pennock Hospital and Consumers Energy. Snow was full of encouraging stories and sayings those working to grow the community found optimistic. He told the group that the Sufi, part of Luther Snow celebrates being in Barry County with gifts from across the county, including from the school districts. (Photos by Patricia Johns) the Islamic mystical tradition, tell their stories backward. Because of this, he encouraged everyone to accept that “You only learn what you already know.” He also encouraged participants to consider what would happen if they looked at the cup “half full” not “half empty.” He told the group of educators, business people, bankers, politicians and community activists to “use what you’ve got and not focus on what you need to have.” Snow stressed that a successful community was an “open sum game,” and participating in community was voluntary. Asset mapping is “organizing for hope,” according to Snow. Each table then had the opportunity to list local assets. For some groups, it was the agricultural background, including 4-H, local farms, farmers markets as well as the restaurants and even school kitchens that could use the produce and other agricultural products. Other groups pointed out the active, community-involved scene in the countyincluding the Chamber of Commerce and local governments working together. Others focused on activities where young people could bring their energy to mesh with the experience of older residents to improve the community. Another group suggested bringing together the Village Players of Middleville, the Thornapple Players of Hastings, the Community Music School and local school art and theater departments for summer youth programs across the county. Others looked at the Barry County “way of life” and discussed how to share it with others with a focus on life-long health. This included such assets as the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, county and local parks, the state recreation area and the YMCA camps and fitness centers. Snow encouraged everyone to brainstorm and not to let the effort stop at the end of the evening. Many of the participants left the meeting expressing the feeling that this was just a beginning. “I know some people who would want to work on some of these projects,” said Audrey Van Strien of Middleville, considering her next steps. Snow encouraged each of the more than 50 people in the room to get four more people involved in this community process. The Barry Community Foundation compiled the asset maps and will be contacting participants for future activities. The next general meeting of the community pillars will be Friday, May 8. Anyone who would like to know more about the community pillars and asset mapping may contact the foundation at 269-945-0526. Norma Jean Acker explains some of the community theater resources in the county. Barry County MSU Extension Office Director Ginger Hentz is one of the community leaders who participated in the discussion on March 11. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown participates in the listing of assets. Luther Snow uses information from his book Asset-Based Community Development in his presentation March 11. Thornapple Arts Council Executive Director Andre Wiegand shares some of the assets his group discussed. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Bonnie Hildreth contributes to the asset mapping. City of Hastings The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009 - 2010 on March 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE Noxious Weeds and Vegetation THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38106, Division 4, Article II, Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, as amended, not cut during the growing season of April 15, 2009 to October 15, 2009 may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon six (6) days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Board by writing or calling the following: Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2726 77532775 Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. Bonnie Hildreth of the Barry Community Foundation welcomes participants from across the county to the asset planning workshop. The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying, or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77532833 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 11 Joint Planning Commission tightens language by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Joint Planning Commission from the City of Hastings and Rutland, Hastings and Carlton townships listened as Jim McManus, Barry County Planning and Zoning director, discussed some concerns raised by members of the Barry County Planning Commission Feb. 23 about the language contained in new documents. Following a discussion, the group, with the assistance of Jay Kilpatrick, a community planner from Williams and Works, the group decided to tighten the language, a move they hope will reduce some confusion and misunderstanding expressed by the planning commissioners. One of the planning commissioners, Chuck Reid, attended the meeting to voice his unease. He said he was concerned the agreement with its new language would mean that agricultural activities would be discouraged. The joint planning area agreement will allow urban services from the City of Hastings to assist with commercial developments in Rutland, and in the future, Hastings townships. For Carlton Township, the agreement is even more limited to bringing sewer services into the township. Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr told Reid that he respected his and other commissioners’ concerns, but that the joint planning commission was often put in a tight place when some people want more preservation of agricultural and forested land while others want the freedom to put major development where they like without regard to planning or existing services. Carr stressed that this joint planning effort has been a five-year process that he hopes is coming closer to fruition. No agricultural land is being considered for development at this time, he said. Communities can request rezoning from the county’s zoning ordinance, added McManus. McManus reiterated his statement from the Feb. 23 that the intent is to develop cooperation between neighboring jurisdictions. This cooperation will provide planned growth in both Hastings and the surrounding communities. While some of the wording in the proposed ordinance was tightened the joint planning commissioners left in the need for changes to be approved by all the signatories to the Hastings Area Joint Plan. On Monday, March 23, the planning commission may pass the ordinance and send it to the entire county commission or send it on without comment. McManus said he intends to present it to the county development committee on April 7 and to the county board on April 14. Members of the joint planning commission said they intend to attend both the planning commission and the county commission meetings where this issue will be discussed. Supervisors of the three townships could not be at the February county planning com- mission meeting because they were at the Hastings City meeting to support the Carlton Township request for the sewer extension. Hastings and Carlton townships will be covered by this ordinance, and Rutland Township will have a separate ordinance that will cover the same issues. Brad Carpenter, Carlton Township supervisor, reminded everyone that for the new sewer line to become a reality, all of the preliminary planning work, public hearings and approvals must be completed by July 1. McManus said he believes that there is enough time to meet this deadline. There was also a discussion of the “preliminary initial urban services agreement” of the City of Hastings with Rutland Township. Both sides hope that any adjustments that need to be made will not impede completion of the agreement. The goal is for the joint overlay ordinance to be consistent. To that end, Carr asked whether, as part of the public hearing process, extending the Rutland agreement to include the Ferris property and possible future Pennock Hospital site, was possible. “This has been under discussion and is more logical for the hospital to pay for services like water, sewer, sidewalks, etc., to the city,” Carr said. All jurisdictions in the joint overlay area would have to agree to modify the joint use plan, and Carr said he would like to see this work begin. McManus will try to combine this public hearing with the Carlton one, but if necessary they will be separate to let Carton Township meet its deadline with the state for the start of the sewer extension. In other business, the commission discussed possible work on Brownfield development sites in the county. There was also a brief note on work going on at the new First Presbyterian Church site. The next meeting of the joint planning commission will be Monday, April 20. State commander speaks at 90th anniversary of Hastings American Legion post William C. Anderson, American Legion state commander for 2008-09, delivered a stirring address at the 90th anniversary observance of Hastings American Legion Post 45 Saturday afternoon. During his remarks, Anderson congratulated the local American Legion on its progress and achievements and support of veterans’ initiatives. In a sensitive and caring manner, he proclaimed his own resolve to “continue the battle for veterans’ rights. “If they (government officials) have the money to send these young men and women to war,” he said, “they need to find the means to support them when they come home, sometimes injured and maimed.” Anderson was particularly concerned with a statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki confirming that the Obama administration is considering a controversial plan to make veterans pay for treatment of service-related injuries with private insurance. “This will not fly, and we must stand together to defeat this proposal,” the commander told the audience. Anderson is a Vietnam veteran with the U.S. Army’s 24th Infantry Division and is a 19-year American Legion honorary life mem- ber of Lincoln Park Legion Post 67. Chairpersons for the event were past state Commander (1980-81) Glenn Ainslie, a long-time member of Post 45, who introduced the speaker; and Evelyn Hecht, supported by the Women’s Auxiliary headed by President Ilene Hilson. Other committee members were Denise Straley, Robin Wheeler, Mae Elsworth and Sherlyn Courtney. For the banquet, roast pork was served by the American Legion’s Patriot Restaurant staff in a St. Patrick’s day decor. Hastings Mayor Robert May presents a key to the City of Hastings to State Commander William Anderson. Glenn Ainslie (left) receives a special award from Post 45 Commander Russ Hammond, recognizing Ainslie’s 50 years of service to American Legion Post 45. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to amend Chapter 90, Article 11 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by amending Section 90-973 (2), and by adding Section 90-968 (e) regarding ground signs in the B-2 General Business District. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to amend Chapter 90, Article 6, Division 5 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by adding Section 90-313 (15) regarding the allowance of crisis mentoring family homes operated by non-profit agencies in the R2 zoning district as a special use. Written comments will be received on the above topic at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Written comments will be received on the above topic at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77532891 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:30 pm, Assyria Township will be conducting the following meetings at the Township Hall on Tasker Road, just each of M-66. Budget Hearing. A copy of the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 269-758-4003 and will also be available at the meeting. Annual Meeting for Assyria Township will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. Regular Meeting will be held following the Annual Meeting. This meeting will be held in lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting that would normally be held on April 6, 2009. There will be no meeting on April 6, 2009. Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 77532903 77532893 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to amend Chapter 90, Article 6, Division 16 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by amending Section 90-602, and by adding Section 90607 and Section 90-608 regarding Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code. Written comments will be received on the above topic at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77532895 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Commander Russ Hammond accepts the City of Hastings’ proclamation, recognizing the 90th birthday of the local American Legion, from Hastings Mayor Robert May. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 22, 2009 for the following items. Specification and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. 77532728 Seated at the head table for the 90th anniversary event were (from right) State Commander William C. Anderson and wife, Donna; Phil Hilson and Auxiliary President Ilene Hilson; Post 45 Commander Russ Hammond and wife, Jean; Auxiliary Chaplain Diana Meade and husband, Richard. Asphalt Paving Bituminus Mixtures Culverts Liquid Asphalt Natural Aggregate Slag Pavement Marking Scraper Blades Signs Nuts & Bolts Timber Bridge The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala, Chairman D. David Dykstra, Member David D. Solmes, Member NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Orangeville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. on March 31, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. The Property tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available at Supervisors Residence located at 12660 Saddler Rd. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Americans With Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk: Jennifer Goy at phone numbers: Office - 269-664-4522, home - 269-664-4641 THOMAS ROOK SUPERVISOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 269-978-0804 77532882 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner PROTEST, continued from page 1 munity know,” she said. “It’s been a week and a half since I’ve made it, and already almost 300 people have joined the group. People from Florida who lived here 30 years ago are now responding, saying that they’re really upset …” Fase said she will miss having the custodians around if they are asked to leave. “Our custodians are some of the most wonderful people in our schools,” she said. “They bend over backwards for us.” Minutes before the board of education meeting began, the location of the meeting was changed from a classroom in the elementary school to that building’s gymnasium to accommodate the large number of people in attendance. Attendees sat in the bleachers, and board members used microphones to ensure they could be heard. Superintendent Cynthia Vujea presented the board with an in-depth illustration of the past, current and future fiscal condition of the state and the country. The presentation covered mainly declines in the national gross domestic product, consumer confidence, sales of American-made automobiles, retail sales, home sales, employment, personal income, federal and state income tax revenue and educational funding. An overview of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s latest state budget proposal also was given during the presentation. “There will be no permanent funding, without strings attached, in the foreseeable future,” Vujea said of Delton Kellogg’s finances. “And the district costs are going to continue increasing, while our funding will remain stationary at best.” Sheryl Downer, finance director for the Delton Kellogg School District, gave a presentation focusing on Delton Kellogg’s budget problems. Downer said one of primary difficulties facing the school is the probable decrease in its enrollment in the coming years. “We use both data collected from consultants and our own data,” she said. “Currently, based on our data and that of consulting firms, we could see a decline in students ranging anywhere from 21 students to 171 students.” Decreases in state, educational and income tax revenues threaten to worsen Delton Kellogg’s budget problems, Downer said. She said these decreases could lead to certain allowances being eliminated completely and the pro-ration of allowances that have already been given. Downer said Delton Kellogg received $8,512 in revenue for each of its pupils in 2008 but spent $8,725 per pupil that year. If the governor’s proposal to reduce per-pupil funding by $59 is adopted, the school’s budget will be hit even harder, she said. She showed several projections of Delton Kellogg’s 2009-10 budget. All projections showed a deficit ranging from approximately $1.5 to $2 million. She said financing such deficits is not an option. “The state says that deficit financing is prohibited,” Downer said. “… You have to come up with a budget that shows that you’re either balanced or that you have a fund equity to cover any of the reductions in the revenue and increases in expenditures.” The finance director said spending for Delton Kellogg has been frozen since last year. The school has been eliminating unnecessary spending whenever possible, she said. Vujea addressed the board once again. “We have a daunting task ahead of us,” she said. “It’s really exacerbated by the reduction of the number of students in the district. As a board, you’re going to be called upon to make some of the most difficult decisions school boards ever have to make.” When the board gave visitors the opportunity to speak, the possible privatization of custodial staff was the most popular topic. Sue Stonehouse, a custodian at Delton Kellogg, asked the board members if they would allow the custodians currently employed at the school the opportunity to negotiate to keep their jobs if the board found that privatizing custodial positions would be beneficial to Delton Kellogg. Vujea replied, saying that the board would indeed negotiate with custodians currently employed at Delton Kellogg. Mickey Chamberlain, a visitor to the meeting, said she was disappointed to see no indication of a proposal by the board that would entail all Delton Kellogg faculty members to take minor pay cuts so that the custodians’ Larry Wolthuis, a custodian at Delton Kellogg High School, adorned his truck with signs and parked it in front of the Delton District Library for the protest. jobs could be saved. District resident Ron Hook said he agreed with Chamberlain’s comments and asked the board about rumors he said he had heard regarding pay raises being given recently to certain faculty members at Delton Kellogg. “Administrators took a .5 percent increase for this year, a 1 percent increase for next year and a .5 percent increase for the third year,” Vujea said in response to Hook’s question. “And they have agreed to pay 5 percent of their insurance premiums. That far exceeds the raise they’re getting, so there are conces- BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 79-37; CBS 75-41; Trouble 67.5-44.5; Coleman’s 66.5-49.5; Lynn Denton Agency 64.5-51.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 61-55; Lu’s Team 58.5-57.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 47.568.5; Super Crips 43.5-68.5; Ghost Team 1597. Good Games - T. Daniels 212; S. VandenBurg 200; M. Heath 185; P. Ramey 179; B. Innes 178; A. Norton 176. 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Jay Carrigan has been hired as the head varsity football coach. Brian Risner will be the junior varsity baseball coach this spring, with Tom Barton as assistant coach. The board also approved a leave of absence for custodian Andy Spencer. Board Secretary Marsha Bassett read aloud two communications. The first was a letter from Kenneth G. Osborne addressed to the board, which detailed Osborne’s disapproval regarding the possible privatization of custodial staff. The second was a card from Julie Guenther, advanced and accelerated coordinator for the Barry Intermediate School District, addressed to Vujea, in which Guenther thanked Delton Kellogg for assisting with the 2009 Barry ISD Regional Spelling Bee. After the communications were read, Vujea announced “Nice Job” notes regarding Aaron Tabor, Valerie Heethuis, Mike Wertman, Diane Talo, Malin Sviendal, Greg Smith, Jenny Weaver, the Delton Kellogg Middle School staff, Jenn Caley, the Delton Kellogg transportation department staff, Kim O’Meara, Tracy Lester and Julie Osgood. The board viewed a presentation concerning the music software that Delton Kellogg Middle School music teacher Aaron Tabor has been utilizing in his classes since last fall. The software allows students to compose their own music and listen to what they have written. The district was able to purchase the software and the rights to use it for 75 percent less than its advertised price of $4,000, he said. The second presentation of the evening was given by Kris Jenkins, career and technical education director for the Calhoun Intermediate School District, regarding employment trends and technology in the classroom. The board meeting ended in a closed session for a student disciplinary hearing and to discuss negotiations. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Weber, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2005, and recorded on July 22, 2005 in instrument 1149837, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($167,151.82), including interest at 5.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Walthor Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #248314F01 77532143 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEPH E. POST and SUSAN E. POST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003, in Document No. 1109589, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($170,254.56), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT NO. 1066117, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 24 OF NORTHRIDGE ESTATES NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 17. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77532718 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank F.S.B. fka IndyMac Bank, F.S.B by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One and 92/100 Dollars ($104,861.92) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 225.1119 77532217 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Precision Air Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 9595 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003, in Instrument No. 1113737, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine & 09/100 Dollars ($490,739.08) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Lot 1, Pioneer Farm Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 34. Common Address: Vacant Land on M-37 and Spring Creek, Caledonia, MI 49316. Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-022-014-50. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Mortgagee 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 752-4618 77532708 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of David K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by S&L LEASING L.L.C. to FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN, fka IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on the 2nd day of March 2005 in Instrument Number 1142130, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 24th day of February 2009 the sum of $164,577.69, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 6.25% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: LOT 672 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 536 STATE STREET WEST, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH PARCEL, from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN FKA IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1750 77532836 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife and husband, to TriBeCa Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2000 and recorded October 12, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050684, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 85/100 Dollars ($57,880.85) including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17 Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532620 File No. 326.2839 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Four and 05/100 Dollars ($95,954.05) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 ASAP# 3006090 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 03/19/2009 77532202 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne D Patrick and Claudia Patrick husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2003, and recorded on October 17, 2003 in instrument 1115749, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Four And 96/100 Dollars ($75,904.96), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan to wit: Lot 85 and 86 of Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14; Also the North one-half of the vacated alley lying adjacent to said Lot 85, all being a part of the West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532686 File #251799F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kristina Hanshaw and Jamie Hanshaw, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 2003, and recorded on June 25, 2003 in instrument 1107162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred FortyNine And 50/100 Dollars ($105,249.50), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25, thornapple Valley Pines No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 27 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532865 File #253357F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Rinehart, a married man, to Gibraltar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2007 and recorded February 9, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176263, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seventy-Eight and 76/100 Dollars ($132,078.76) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 45 feet of Lot 52 of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4063 77532665 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMBERLY SAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2008, and recorded on March 17, 2008, in Document No. 20080317-0002435, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($79,249.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5 OF DANIEL STRIKER'S ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 11 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532207 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon Willett, and Sharon J. Willett, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173635, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($160,789.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Thornapple Valley Pines, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532793 File #224562F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G. Miller and Linda L. Miller, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2006, and recorded on April 17, 2006 in instrument 1163245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006WFHE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred FiftySeven And 91/100 Dollars ($236,157.91), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 963 and 964 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532854 File #252162F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Daniel Beltz, unmarried, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169954, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $152,092.00 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 1PM, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 9.13%(adjustable), all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 86 of Valley Park Shores No. 2, Sections 19 and 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62, Barry County Records. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, March 5, 2009 Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 Ext. 5425 77532517 L0094MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy W. Hyatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170867, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 28/100 Dollars ($76,527.28), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the North One-Quarter post of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence West 502 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 300 feet; thence West 290 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 290 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532872 File #253352F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Randall L. Stora, unmarried to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded September 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1133689 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1, by assignment dated August 4, 2008 and recorded August 21, 2008 in Instrument # 200808210008425 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($123,664.99) including interest 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Yankee Springs Highland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 90, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 12855 Bowens Mill Rd, Wayland MI 49348 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MARCH 12, 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004MHQ1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77532859 Our File No: 09-07152 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Lamkin and Gloria J Lamkin, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2006, and recorded on June 16, 2006 in instrument 1166047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty And 65/100 Dollars ($88,640.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Westerly 66 feet of the Easterly 198 feet of Lot 6 of Assessor's plat number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, being recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 10, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532484 File #250001F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr. a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, a married woman, to Select Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142437, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage - MI LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Seven and 78/100 Dollars ($69,077.78) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1, R.J. Grants First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. According to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532534 File No. 200.4139 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Marshall aka Richard A. Marshall and Kelly Marshall, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on October 3, 2003 in instrument 1114814, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Two And 44/100 Dollars ($142,402.44), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79 of Boulder Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532698 File #251147F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip E Geesey, A Married Person and Rachel Geesey His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003953, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 05/100 Dollars ($133,497.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Located in the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 14 a distance of 623.90 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 14; Thence South at right angles to said North section line a distance of 350.00 feet; Thence West 225.00 feet; Thence North 350.00 feet to said North section line; Thence East along said North section line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532877 File #252111F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaime Batdorff, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175159, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 85/100 Dollars ($96,674.85), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Map made by A.C. Wilson as corrected and changed by Harriet H. Larkin A.D. Babcock, Charles Paul and Jonathan R. Russell, and recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 27, also a parcel of land adjoining said Lots, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North side of State Street 264 feet East of the East line of Russell Street, said point being the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Block 61, thence North parallel to Russell Street 136 feet, thence West parallel to State Street to the Northeast line of said Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61, thence Southeasterly along the line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #251783F01 77532681 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Troemel, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2001, and recorded on April 11, 2001 in instrument 1058000, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred TwentySeven And 61/100 Dollars ($100,727.61), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West, 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West, 600.00 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230.00 feet parallel with said North Section line; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600.00 feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230.00 feet along said North Section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds East 73.66 feet to point of ending of said centerline. The side lines of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532512 File #175488F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25249NC In the matter of Dylan John Kidder. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4-1-09 at 9:30 a.m. at 206 W. Court St., #302 Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition to change the name of Dylan John Kidder to Dylan John Walker. Shannon Walker 6153 Cain Creek Dr. Freeport, MI 49325 269-795-3393 77532870 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debby Lamance, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on May 31, 2005 in instrument 1147274, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 09/100 Dollars ($77,549.09), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 and the East half of the East half of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, ton 3 North, range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 28 1/2 rods West of the Southeast corner of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 20, thence West 15 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence East 15 rods, thence South 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532507 File #250024F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seven Cents ($168,520.07), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 26, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 398.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 23, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3003758 02/26/2009, 03/05/2009, 03/12/2009, 77532171 03/19/2009 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25258-DE Estate of Lila J. Getty, Deceased. Date of birth: 6/12/39. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lila J. Getty, who lived at 8420 W. Irving Rd., Middleville, MI died 11/20/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Laurie Totten, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 12, 2009 Howard T. Linden P25438 3000 Town Center, Suite 2200 Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 358-4545 Laurie Totten 110 Freemont Middleville, MI 49333 77532846 (269) 908-0837 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife and Todd J. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead and Kris P. Currier, a married man, encumbering his non-homestead, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174508, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2007-MLN1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Six and 08/100 Dollars ($310,996.08) including interest at 7.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 26, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 5 of Whispering Pines Estates, a Condominium Established by Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1023989, Barry County Records, and being designated as Barry County Condominium Plan Number 12, as amended, with rights in the general, common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of Michigan if 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532212 File No. 269.4760 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George H. Caldwell and Kim N. Caldwell, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2005, and recorded on August 19, 2005 in instrument 1151319, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 17/100 Dollars ($137,735.17), including interest at 7.089% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes, 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section 33, a distance of 1022.3 feet to the centerline of Highway M37; Thence South along said centerline and the Southerly extension thereof 404.25 feet to the true place of beginning, and running Thence South along the said Southerly extension of the centerline of Highway M-37 a distance of 63.41 feet; Thence South 82 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 78.25 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said North section line 89.33 feet; Thence North 15.02 feet; Thence North 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds East 66 feet; Thence North 57.75 feet; Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 231 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for existing Highway M-37 Right of Way over the Westerly part thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532849 File #250336F01 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING March 3, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg and 10 guests. Approved minutes of Regular Board Meeting for February 10, 2009 with corrections. Approved minutes from budget workshop held on February 17, 2009. Treasurer’s Report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Approved motion to promote Jessica Daniels to Medical First Responder. County Commissioner’s Report received. Approved motion to give Bob Perino authority to research options for joining Delton District Library. Approved Motion to extend Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension. Approved Motion to adopt resolution naming supervisor Chief Administrative Officer and clerk Fiscal Officer. Approved paying of the bills as presented. Board member comments received. Approved motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77532784 SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING March 2, 2009 Public Hearing opened at 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. Regular meeting opened at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 members and 12 guests. Approved minutes and treasurers reports for Feb.-09. Approved agenda with 5 additions. Approved to send a letter of satisfaction to Mercy Ambulance. Approved appointment of Craig Wyman as HCFD Chief. Approved the appointment of Jeff Sage as HCFD Asst. Chief. Approved to purchase a new desktop computer. Approved the appointment of R. Turner Jr. to SWBCSWA. Approved the appointment of W. Kahler to GLSA. Adopted the pension plan revision. Adopted the Appropriations Act and Salary Schedule for 09-2010. Approved the Meeting dates and Fee Schedule. Accepted bills and check register for March 2009. Adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler 77532843 Barry Township Supervisor SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYAN A. HUGHES AKA BRYAN HUGHES, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 7, 2007, and recorded on August 15, 2007, in Document No. 20070815-0000938, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and One Cents ($115,318.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 2, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 2416.04 FEET FROM THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 435.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 248.83 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGRESS 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 435.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE CENTER 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 248.83 FEET ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 7753259 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on September 25, 2007, by Randy A. Billings, Jr., a married man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2007, in Instrument #20071001-0002605 [the "Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eighty Four and 52/100 Dollars ($129,084.52), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at the North 1⁄4 post of Section 2, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence East 402.47 feet along the North line of said Section 2; thence South 00 degrees 14' 01" East 290.00 feet; thence West 401.97 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20' 20" West 290.00 feet along the North and South 1⁄4 line of said Section 2 to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2481 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale, as the property has been determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: February 23, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77532162 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Stall, a married man and June Stall, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2003, and recorded on November 26, 2003 in instrument 1118284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 48/100 Dollars ($123,606.48), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/3 of said Section; thence West 430 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 215 feet; thence West 896 feet; thence North 215 feet; thence East 896 feet, more or less to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532692 File #251323F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 71/100 Dollars ($362,319.71), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #088559F05 77532479 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dawson Thurman, husband of and Toni Thurman, wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded on November 23, 2004 in instrument 1137663, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 81/100 Dollars ($141,356.81), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the center of Leinaar Road on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 20, which lies 1212.00 feet due East of the West 1/4 post of said Section 20; thence due East 161.62 feet to the East of the center of Banfield Road; thence South 37 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East 478.00 feet; thence South 86 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds West 450.68 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 30 seconds West 407.40 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532131 File #165543F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred One And 85/100 Dollars ($228,301.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #250201F01 77532498 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Abbott and Esperanza Abbott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 17, 2004, and recorded on May 19, 2004 in instrument 1127863, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One And 89/100 Dollars ($100,521.89), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 462.00 Feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of beginning, thence North 00 Degrees 23 Minutes 00 Seconds West 164.26 Feet along said West line, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 40 Seconds East 655.06 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 28 Minutes 48 Seconds East 166.93 Feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 46 Minutes West 655.39 Feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement as described in the Easement description Easement description: the West 66 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, which lies South of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #053388F03 77532075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Abraham, A Married Man and Diane Abraham, His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005 in instrument 1155329, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2006-1, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2006-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Five And 26/100 Dollars ($588,605.26), including interest at 5.083% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 60.0 Feet along the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1455.00 Feet parallel with the EastWest 1/4 line, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 305.0 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1040.75 Feet, thence North 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds West 368.90 Feet along the Easterly line of the Penn Central Railroad right of way 100 Feet wide to reference Point D, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 2550.30 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the place of beginning, Subject to highway right of way for Loop Road over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof, and also subject to highway right of way for Irvine Road, Also beginning South 69 degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 101.07 Feet from above described reference point D, thence South 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds East 211 feet more or less along the Westerly line of said railraid right of way to the Waters Edge of Thornapple River, thence Meandering Northwesterly along said Waters Edge to the EastWest 1/4 line, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 193 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532676 File #251660F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Hause and Doris Hause husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 20080512-0005065, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 76/100 Dollars ($142,674.76), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Described As: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1700.00 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 672.56 Feet Parallel With The North Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 44 Seconds East 66.00 Feet; Thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East 129 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East 89.49 feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 281.60 Feet To Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 393.95 Feet Along Said Centerline Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet Thence South 89 Degrees 54 Minutes 47 Seconds West 719.61 Feet Along The North Line Of The South 700.00 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Except: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 13: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1957.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The North Line Of The South 700 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4: Thence North 89 Degrees 54 minutes 47 Seconds East 719.61 Feet Along Said North Line To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 71 Degrees 09 Minutes 26 Seconds East 242.17 Feet To The Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 7.00 Feet Along Said Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532660 File #249929F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard C. Randall, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001, and recorded on February 5, 2001 in instrument 1054645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 Dollars ($62,356.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E, Commencing at the Northeast corner of section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1093.28 Feet, along the North line of said section 16 for Point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 600.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 191.00 Feet parallel with said North section line, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 714.10 Feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 44 Seconds West 421.00 Feet along the North Line of the Plat of East-Mar-Heights, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, Page 22, thence North 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds East 1314.34 Feet along said West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 230.00 Feet along said North section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 Foot Wide Easement for Ingress and Egress centerline described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1113.29 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 for Point of beginning of said centerline, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 385.93 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 14 Degrees 06 Minutes 11 Seconds East 233.35 Feet, thence South 54 Degrees 48 Minutes 39 Seconds East 139.35 Feet, thence South 32 Degrees 41 Minutes 17 Seconds East 73.66 Feet to the Point of ending of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532827 File #251315F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ruth Spoolstra, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2004, and recorded on March 31, 2004 in instrument 1124480, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($123,938.38), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 28 Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, as document 1052228 in the Office of Barry County Register of Deed and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 19, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532138 File #120077F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Galloup and Leslie K. Galloup, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108487, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 69/100 Dollars ($139,990.69), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 893.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant thereto for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described separately. A strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 1113.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 660.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 231.00 feet to the North line of said Section the end of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532703 File #234513F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25244 DE Estate of RICK P. HAYWARD, Deceased. Date of Birth: August 18, 1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RICK P. HAYWARD, Deceased, who lived at 3131 Perch Point Drive, Delton, Michigan died August 25, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judith E. Hayward-Snell, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 11, 2009 Ford, Kriekard, Soltis & Wise, P.C. William K. Kriekard P39475 8051 Moorsbridge Road Portage, MI 49024 (269) 323-3400 Judith E. Hayward-Snell 23083 2nd Avenue Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-6764 77532781 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M. Wielenga, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 14, 2005, and recorded on July 19, 2005 in instrument 1149683, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-One And 47/100 Dollars ($111,771.47), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 26, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 57 degrees 47 minutes West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly, 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 220.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant therto for ingress, egress, and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described seperately. Description of "Butterfly Lane" a strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 673.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds West, 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet, the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 mintues 41 seconds and the chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West, 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 232.83 feet to the North line of said Section and the end of said centerline. 1996, Doublewide Patriot Home, 27 feet, 6 inches by 52 feet 4 inches, Serial number NTA588977 and 78 cert label number EMAC4538ABIN, which by intention of the parties shall constitue a part of the realty and shall pass with it and it is an improvement to the land and an immovable fixture and that it will be treated as real estate. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532063 File #247722F01 �Page 16 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner $10,000 in gas missing from airport by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County Administrator Michael Brown has asked for an investigation into the disappearance of more than $10,000 worth of aviation fuel from the Hastings Airport. Brown asked Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf to investigate. As a result, officials have determined that there is a shortage of 2,510 gallons of gasoline over a 10-month span from January to October 2008. Wheeler in 29th place after preliminary diving at state Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Joshua Wheeler was one of four freshmen to compete in the Division 1 State Meet diving competition Friday at Eastern Michigan University. He placed 29th in the preliminary round, with a score of 134.40. The top 20 competitors advanced to the semifinals, with the top 16 there reaching the finals round on Saturday. Nick Nemetz, a sophomore from Ann Arbor Pioneer had the top preliminary round score of 208.50. He had the second best score after the semifinals, then scored the state championship with a point total of 451.25. West Ottawa senior Darrin Driesenga was second with a score of 425.45. Wheeler was about 15 points behind the 20th place diver after the preliminary round. “Josh did a fantastic job of representing his team, his school, and the town of Hastings,” said TK-Hastings diving coach Karen Frens. “ He worked very hard to get to the state meet, and he continues to train, working with the Grand Rapids Diving team again today (Saturday) to add even more new dives to his lineup.” Wheeler earned the spot in the state finals by placing tenth at his Division 1 Regional Meet last Tuesday. He was eighth in the O-K Rainbow Conference and rewrote the TKHastings record book in the diving competition. Free financial education classes offered at MainStreet MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings is offering two free financial education classes this month. A construction class Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. will teach prospective home owners what they should know before beginning construction on a new house, including blueprints, contractors, permits, lien waivers and more “We’ll help you put all the pieces together to build your dream home,” said Jill Diephouse of MainStreet Bank, adding that attendance will entitle participants to a $250 coupon good toward closing costs. In ‘Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft — Are you at Risk?’ Thursday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., scams and schemes will be the topic. Learn how to defend again identity theft, telemarketing fraud, Internet scams, sweepstakes schemes, check scams, questionable charities, and more. Information on fraud trends will be shared, as well. All classes will be held in MainStreet Savings Bank’s community room. To register or for more information, call Hastings Adult and Community Education at 269-948-4414. There has been no determination, however, as to how the gas came up missing or who is responsible for the loss. The investigation revealed that for an unknown period of time, at least one of the pumps was incorrectly recording the amount of gasoline pumped. Also, pumps were not locked when not in use, giving rise to speculation that there were times when gasoline could be taken without knowledge of the airport manager. Also, the accounting system used to record the transactions was not accurate. The airport has taken steps to repair the broken pump, lock each pump when not in use and has upgraded the accounting system. Ron Holley, a member of the Airport Board, said this week that when a new airport manager was hired this year, the accounting discrepancy came to light. Jason Blair, who was the airport manager, resigned Jan. 31, saying at the time, “the job was not worth the hassle.” Blair has been replaced by Mark Noteboom. It was Noteboom who discovered the discrepancy and reported it to Michael Brown and to the board. “I don’t know exactly what is being done at this time,” Holley said, “but I know that we are trying to determine who used the gasoline and they will be asked to account for their usage.” During the sheriff’s investigation, one of his deputies reported he was able to drive through the open gate and right up to the pumps during a time the airport was officially closed. The deputy said he saw a gasoline nozzle laying on the ground. A pilot came forward during the investigation and told the deputies he remembered pumping a total of 25 gallons at one point and his receipt only showed nine gallons pumped. He said he reported the discrepancy to Blair. According to records, the tanks held 4,037 gallons of fuel on Jan. 1, 2008. The airport purchased 32,953 gallons at that time, and through Oct. 31, 2008, pumped 28,138 gallons. On Oct. 31, there were 6,342 gallons in the tanks, a shortage of 2,510 gallons. The airport is jointly owned by the City of Hastings and Barry County. Edward Jones receives excellence rating for client statements Edward Jones received high-ranking as a financial services firm in a recent evaluation of client statements by Dalbar Inc. Dalbar develops standards and provides research, ratings and rankings of intangible factors for the financial services industry. Edward Jones received an “excellent” rat- ing and ranked second out of the 18 providers evaluated as part of Dalbar’s 11th annual trends and Best Practices in Investor Statements analysis. According to a study released by Dalbar, 84 percent of U.S. investors demand jargon-free, plain-English communications from their Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale National Ads Farm ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. 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The Edward Jones interactive Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 POLICE BEAT Driver threatens hospital staff after rollover Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a rollover accident on M-37 near Sager Road March 11. When they arrived at the scene, deputies came upon a man and a woman trying to put the car upright. Both had suffered injuries in the accident, however, and were transported to Pennock Hospital. The woman told officers at the scene she was the driver, and a preliminary breath test showed no trace of alcohol in her system. When the pair arrived at the hospital, however, the man, later identified as Sivan Mead, 29, of Hastings, became verbally abusive and threatening to hospital staff. Deputies were called to the hospital to help control Mead, who appeared to be intoxicated. He continually threatened hospital staff, and at one point threatened a nurse by saying he would “punch her teeth out” and “rip off her face.” At the hospital, the female passenger admitted to officers she had not been driving but had only said so because Mead had threatened her. She said her mother had died last year and she had no place else to stay. Mead originally refused a breath test but deputies obtained a search warrant for his blood. After nearly three hours from the time of the original accident, Mead’s blood alcohol level was measured at .08. When he was released from the hospital and was being transported to a sheriff’s vehicle, Mead tried to break away and had to be wrestled to the ground. He was finally contained and transported to the Barry County Jail, facing charges of driving while intoxicated, disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing an officer in the performance of his duties. A search of Mead’s person at the jail revealed a marijuana pipe and a pot crusher. Additional charges are pending. Man should have listened to his wife An off-duty Nashville police officer noticed a man driving erratically on Coats Grove Road. The officer followed the man to his residence and called for backup. He stayed on the scene until a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived. Jeffrey Scott Burger, 43, of Hastings was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Burger’s breath test revealed a .17 percent blood alcohol level. Burger’s wife, who was a passenger in his vehicle, told the deputy she knew that her husband had consumed too much alcohol and suggested to him that she be allowed to drive. Burger, however, did not heed his wife’s suggestion. Driver passes out during breath test A driver struck a parked car on Mead Road in Rutland Township March 14. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Lloyd Hinckley, 43, of Hastings after his blood alcohol level was measured at .20 percent. While Hinckley was taking his breath test at the county jail, he passed out and his blood sugar level was measured at 231. Hinckley was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Oops. What was that question again? Barry Allen Cooper, 25, of Hastings was arrested March 15 when his blood alcohol level was measured at .19 percent after a traffic stop on Cedar Creek Road. Initially Cooper told the officer he did not drink but when the deputy later asked him when he had last had a drink, Cooper replied “about an hour ago.” Cooper was arrested and lodge in the Barry County Jail without further incident. Store security officer arrested Jordan Luna, 23, a loss-prevention officer for Hastings Kmart, has been arrested and is being charged with taking items belonging to the store for personal use. The infraction came to light when at least two store employees saw Luna leave the store with a flat-screen television, giving the appearance that he was carrying it out for a customer. However, witnesses watched Luna put the television into his personal vehicle. He was uncooperative during the investigation and fled the area. He was later located in the Lansing area and was arrested March 11. Luna was transported and lodged at the Barry County and is facing charges of embezzling property over $200 and less than $1,000. Fight carries over to another day Officers from the Hastings Police Department are investigating an assault complaint that occurred on March 9. The 22-year-old victim told police she was a passenger in a friend’s vehicle, and while parked in the driveway of a residence in the 1300 block of South Hanover, the homeowner came out and attacked her. The suspect, a 24-year-old female, later admitted to the assault. The incident appears to be retaliation from the previous day at the same location, where multiple victims sustained injuries in a group fight over dating issues. Both incidents are being turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor for possible charges. Furnishing alcohol to a minor lands man in jail Hastings Police arrested Kody Knickerbocker, 23, of Hastings for furnishing alcohol to a minor on March 14 after officers received a phone tip. Officers arrived at the residence in the 1400 block of South Montgomery Street and observed a 19-year-old female who appeared to be intoxicated. Knickerbocker was transported to the Barry County Jail where he was turned over to corrections officers facing charges of furnishing alcohol to a minor. The 19-year-old minor was arrested and is being charged with possession of alcohol by consumption. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Joshua Wheeler — TK-Hastings Varsity Boys' Swimming and Diving Hastings' freshman Joshua Wheeler is the first athlete from the Thornapple KelloggHastings varsity boys' swimming and diving team to ever earn a spot in the state finals. Wheeler will be competing in the Division 1 diving competition at Eastern Michigan University this weekend, after setting a new team record with a score of 219 points at Tuesday's Division 1 Diving Regional at East Kentwood High School. Sponsored by Family Fare Supermarkets �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — Page 17 Saxons overwhelm Delton Kellogg in district final The Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its first district championship since 2000 at midcourt in the Gull Lake High School gymnasium. The Saxons earned the Class B District Championship trophy by scoring a 64-40 win over Delton Kellogg in the district final Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons got to start their celebration early Friday night. Hastings senior Adam Skedgell slammed a The Saxons’ Dustin Bateson leans in between Delton’s Deon Ferris (from left), Jordan Bourdo, and Dalton Parmenter for two points during the second quarter of Friday night’s district championship game at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Dustin Glaser drives around Delton Kellogg’s Cody Anderson in the second quarter Friday night at Gull Lake. (Photo by Brett Bremer) shot from Delton Kellogg’s Deon Ferris down to the floor and out of bounds with just over two minutes left in their Class B District Championship game at Gull Lake High School. Hastings already had a 57-38 lead, and it was time for the reserves and junior varsity call-ups to take the floor. They closed out a 64-40 win for the Saxons, earning the program’s first district championship since 2000. Hastings head coach Don Schils only had the district championship trophy in his hand for an instant before sending his team off to celebrate with it. “We do it because it’s about the kids,” said Schils of his short celebration with the hardware. “Don’t get me wrong it’s been a while for us, but they have been such a phenomenal group of boys. As a team, I want them to have the pleasure of holding that trophy. “The real pleasure has been coaching them every single day. It’s hard for me to say that and not get emotional.” Delton Kellogg, in its first district final in 25 years, opened things up by taking a 7-1 lead. Hastings came back quickly with an 8-2 run to tie the game at 9-9, and never really slowed down. “This just in, they’re good,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “I’ve said all along, I’ve always thought Don has just done a tremendous job of getting his kids to buy in and play total team defense.” The 8-2 run turned into a 26-2 run. The Saxons led by as many as 18 points in the first half, and held a 31-15 advantage at the break. “We’ve struggled all year when people raise their level,” said Mohn. “We struggle to raise our level equal to, or above, and some of that comes with talent or whatever.” Hastings had 13 different players score on the night, led by Skedgell who finished with 15 points. Adam Swartz added 11 and Dane Schils nine. Delton kept battling in the second half, but 11 points was the closest they could get. “Delton played very well tonight,” said coach Schils. “A lot of teams might have folded when we had a 16-point lead at the half and they came out in the third quarter. “Mike does a great job of getting his kids to play hard.” Delton was led by Jeremy Reigler’s 10 points. Jordan Bourdo had nine points, and Robbie Wandell six. Hastings advanced to the district championship game with a 49-44 win over Charlotte in the District Semifinals Wednesday evening. The two teams started off slow, with the Saxons taking a 4-2 lead into the second quarter. Charlotte pulled out to a 19-16 lead at the half, but the Saxons battled back to take the lead in the third quarter then held on to a slim margin for most of the rest of the night. Skedgell had a big night for Hastings, finishing with 24 points. Dane Schils had 13, and Swartz and Riley McLean added five each. Charlotte got 14 points from Taylor Farr, 12 from Blake Rankin, and ten from Chet Lafave. Saxons stun Haslett with 23-0 start by Brett Bremer Finals foes are as good kids as they are wrestlers Before the start of the 125-pound Division 2 State Wrestling Finals match-up between Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle Dalton and Hastings senior Matt Watson I thought of adding some extra incentive to their dual. It would have been a lie, because we’ve already got names picked out, but I thought of telling them that my soon to be son would be named after the state champion. He’d either be Kyle Matthew Bremer or Matthew Kyle Bremer. Then when I actually stopped and thought about that for a second, there are a lot worse people you could name your kid after than those two state medallists. It was special to get to see the two of them face off at the Palace Saturday night. Dalton came away with a 4-2 win. Normally it’s easy to decide who to root for. I root for the kid I’m covering. I got to just watch the wrestling match this time, and pull for both of them. I suppose the outcome works out okay. It was a step up for each of them. Watson was third in the state last year at 119 pounds, and he was second this year at 125. Dalton was second last year at 125, and moved up to first. “I never believed this would happen, until this year,” said Dalton to reporters after the match. Don’t believe that for one second. Both of these guys were pointed towards this moment for a long time. It took a lot of hard work, some of which they did together. “Before the season started I didn’t think I would do this good, but then I started beating some big time studs,” said Dalton. “I made my decision that I wanted to be here and I wanted to be on the top half of the medal stand.” Dalton didn’t tell me that this season. He told me that at the Palace his freshman year before he had his first state medal put around his neck. He was a finalist last year, and I know he believed he had a chance to win then. After talking to Dalton Saturday, he asked me if my son had been born yet. He was still catching his breath and trying to pull his warm-up pants on. “There he goes, already asking about somebody else,” said TK head coach Tom Fletke. Dalton and Watson both seem like tremendous young men, which made seeing them in the finals extra special. Dalton can be a bit more of a showman than Watson, but I’ve never seen it get out of hand. Now, remember that this is a Saxon and a Trojan. When I asked Watson how he was doing while he waited for his turn on the medal stand, the first thing he said was, “I’m pretty upset, but I couldn’t have asked for a better person to wrestle in the finals. We’ve seen each other for six years and been friends since I can remember.” Dalton’s comments weren’t much different. “There’s no one else I’d rather wrestle in the finals than Matt. He’s a great competitor and he’s one of my good friends,” said Dalton. Who knows if any of us will ever get to see the two of them wrestle each other again? If they don’t, they certainly saved the best for last. Congratulations guys. You’re both champs. The Saxons celebrate their Class B Regional Championship with their fans at DeWitt High School Wednesday night after their 54-37 win over Haslett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The only word for it was “perfect”. Hastings shut out Haslett for nearly 11 minutes to start their Class B Regional Championship game at DeWitt High School Friday night, and cruised to a 54-37 victory. Senior shooting guard Dane Schils drilled a three-pointer on the Saxons’ first possession of the game, then hit two more in the first quarter, to spark a 23-0 Hastings run over the first 10 minutes and 56 seconds. “Basically, what it comes down to it was perfect execution of what we wanted to do offensively and defensively,” said Hastings head coach Don Schils, who returns to the state quarterfinals with the Saxon program for the first time since 1999. Hastings will face Inkster in the Class B State Quarterfinals at Jackson High School Tuesday night. Both student sections erupted when Haslett’s Dominic Choma knocked down a short jumper from along the right baseline with 5:04 left to play in the first half that made the score 23-2. Forcing jump shots was key to the Saxons shut out to start the contest. Hastings knew that the Vikings liked to penetrate and find open teammate or go for easy buckets. The Saxon defense didn’t let the Vikings get into the lane very often. The Saxons closed out the first half up 288, and their lead hovered around 20 points for the rest of the night. “The thing we kept talking about was it’s 0- 0,” said coach Schils. “We’ve had our moments where we’ve had trouble scoring, so as a coach you never feel like you have a safe lead.” “They’re high school kids. We just didn’t want them watching the score and the clock.” The kids responded to the coaches’ continued intensity. Senior forward Adam Skedgell finished the night with a game-high 17 points and 12 rebounds. Dane Schils finished with nine points. Bard Hayden had ten, and eight other Saxons got into the book as well. “I thought we did a very good job of staying focused,” said Dane Schils. “We stuck to our game play. You know once you get to the regional championship game you’re not playing any teams you can let up on after the first quarter.” Haslett was led by Noah Sawyer, who finished with seven points. Jared Knudsen and David Kaye had six points each for the Vikings. The closest the Vikings got to the Saxons in the second half was 17 points. “It was exciting,” said Dane . “We just came out and we had prepared our game plan and that’s what we were focused on doing. We executed offensively and defensively.” Coach Schils said all he knows about the Inkster ball club is that it plays pressure defense. Things are sure to get tougher for the Saxons from here on out. “When we won districts, I knew we had a chance to win our region,” said coach Schils. “A lot of times, districts is the most pressure- Hastings junior Troy Dailey knocks down a jump shot during the fourth quarter of the Saxons regional championship victory over Haslett Wednesday night at DeWitt High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) filled one, because you’re trying to win that first championship.” “I knew once this team started relaxing a little bit the offense would come, and because of our defense we’re going to be a tough out.” Inkster knocked Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard out of the state tournament in their Class B Regional Championship game Wednesday night, scoring a 52-44 win. The other six teams remaining in Class B are Detroit Country Day, Flint Powers Catholic, Bridgeport, East Grand Rapids, Ludington, and Zeeland East which scored a 69-51 win over South Christian in their regional final Wednesday. Hastings advanced to the regional championship game with a 44-37 win over Sturgis on Monday night. The Saxons jumped out to a double digit lead in the first half, holding a 25-15 edge at the break, then managed to hold on in the second half. Skedgell led all scorers with 14 points. Brad Hayden and Dane Schils had eight points each, and Adam Swartz seven. Sturgis got ten points from Marcus Gauthier, eight from Sean Clancy, and seven each from Ryan VanDosen and Andrew Wentzel. �Page 18 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Congratulations Delton-Kellogg Panthers KVA Champions Wrestling 125# State Medallist Delton-Kellogg Girl’s Volleyball State Finalists Matt Loveland Delton-Kellogg Cross Country SMCCC Champions It's been a fine first two seasons to the 2008-09 school year for the Delton Kellogg Panthers. Delton student-athletes have scored state medals, conference championship trophies, and some milestone victories. These sponsors support your efforts, and wish you luck in the contests to come. JILL HUMPHREYS STEELE Attorney at Law Northtown Center - 10125 S. 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Matt was then bounced from the championship bracket early on Friday. Matt did battle back though to earn his third state medal, placing sixth in the 125pound weight class. “I was kind of mad, but I got over it,” said Matt. “I came back and wrestled my second match on Friday. That put me in the finals to get a medal. I just went out there and wrestled the way I was taught.” Matt didn’t learn until stepping on the mat Thursday that Fremont’s Mike Dunbar had forfeited their first round match. To start the day Friday, Matt was downed 6-2 by Saginaw Swan Valley’s Jared Germaine. He bounced back with a 13-2 win over Sanford-Meridian’s Dakota Talbot in the second round of consolation to assure himself of a medal. Matt then defeated Goodrich’s David Garr 4-2. In the consolation semifinals, Matt was downed by Dundee’s Joe Rendina 8-3. In the match for fifth place, Matt was defeated by Coloma’s Luke Faultersack 5-2 in overtime. “I’m kind of disappointed I lost. I didn’t want it to be this way. I wanted to be in the finals,” said Matt. He was happy to be a three-time state medallist though. “I kept motivated and kept on working on getting better and better,” Matt said. “I pushed myself every day in practice and my coaches helped me. I just did what I had to do.” Delton’s Mark Loveland was pinned by the eventual 112-pound state champion B.J. Suitor from Saginaw Swan Valley to start the tournament Thursday, then stuck by Shelby’s Will Foster to open consolation round action. The Lovelands’ teammate, Stephen Romero was 1-2 in his first finals appearance. After falling 8-7 to Capac’s Tom Bolday in the first round, he started consolation action by pinning Sanford-Meridan’s Joe Krantz in 4:54. Big Rapids’ Logan Renas ended Romero’s tournament run, with a 2-1 win in the second round of consolation then went on to place third in the weight class. Romero had some close matches, but few wrestlers had as many tight contests as Lakewood junior 285-pounder Ryan Steverson did on the weekend. All three of his matches on Saturday went into overtime. He was 2-1 in those contests to place fourth in his weight class. “I’m used to it because I’ve been doing it most of the year,” said Steverson. “I’m very comfortable wrestling like that.” “I was probably a more aggressive wrestler last year. Now I stay back. I know I’m going to score points somewhere in the match.” In the third round of consolation Steverson scored a 4-2 overtime win over Orchard View’s Cody VanDonkelaar. In the consolation semifinals, he topped Onsted’s Gauge Lakewood’s Ryan Steverson (top) tries to hold down Allendale’s Dan LaJoie during the third period of their match for third place in Division 3’s 285-pound weight class at Individual State Finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior Matt Loveland (left) works to bring Coloma’s Luke Faultersach back down to the mat during the second period of their match for fifth place in Division 3’s 125-pound weight class at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Matt Loveland stands on the medal podium after finishing sixth in Division 3’s 125-pound weight class at the Individual State Finals over the weekend. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Aebersold 4-3 in overtime. In the match for third place through, Steverson was downed 65 by Allendale’s Dan LaJoie to finish one spot lower than he did in his sophomore season. “I wish I would have won it. I had a mental break down that lost it for me,” Steverson said of his last match. “I was just tired and I made some poor choices.” LaJoie scored an escape with five seconds left on the clock to tie their consolation finals match at 4-4. Neither wrestler scored in the one-minute first overtime session, LaJoie chose the bottom position to start the first 30second period, and early on Steverson was whistled for his third caution which gave a point to LaJoie. The Falcon then scored an escape to go up 6-4. Steverson got his escape in the second 30-second overtime, but could get the take down he needed to win. “It’s motivation to work hard during the summer and all year to become a state champion next year,” Steverson said. Steverson topped Yale’s Steven Lams 3-1 to start the tournament, but then fell 6-3 to Hillsdale’s Buddy Poljan in the championship quarterfinals Friday. He scored a pin of Roscommon’s Matt Compo to start consolation action. Steverson’s sophomore teammate Darren Eaton was 1-2 on the weekend. He was topped 12-2 by Saginaw Swan Valleys’ Darius Wass in the opening round, then won his first consolation match 8-3 against Richmond’s Justin Russo. Gladstone’s Chad Deno bumped Eaton from the tournament with a 6-4 win in the second round of consolation. Trojans tumble in 2nd half against Byron Center paying to Hall. Hall had 41 points in the Trojans’ district opening victory over Allegan Monday night. The Bulldogs had a hand on his hip most of the night, and much of the time had two players chasing him around the court. He still led TK with 20 points on the night, to go with five assists and five rebounds. TK struggled to score out of the set though, and wound up struggling to score the rest of the night. It didn’t help that senior center Kody Buursma was on the bench much of the second half in foul trouble. The Bulldogs were much more enthusiastic about attacking the basket. Laker counted six And-1 situations earned by the Bulldogs in the fourth quarter alone, where a Byron Center was fouled while making a shot and stepped to the free throw line for a three-point play. Orlowski converted on one with 3:47 to play that tied the game for the first time in the second half, at 40-40. The Bulldogs then took their first lead on a free throw with 2:37 to play. Hall quickly got the lead back for TK, with a bucket and then a steal which led to him being fouled on a break-away. He hit the first of two to put his team up 43-41. TK still led 45-44 until the Bulldogs’ Michael Erdmans missed a pair of foul shots with 1:16 to play. His teammate pulled down an offensive rebound on the second though, and Ryan Byxbe drove around a screen for a TK guard Parrish Hall drives by Byron lay-up to give the Bulldogs a 46-45 advanCenter’s Kyle Buist on his way towards tage. Orlowski led the Bulldogs on the night two points during Wednesday night’s diswith 13 points. He was 7-of-8 from the foul trict semifinal game. (Photo by Brett line. Ryan Sabin added 11 points, and Byxbe Bremer) seven. Behind Hall for TK, Whitney had nine points, and David Comeau six. The Trojans were just 13of-21 from the foul line for the night. Thursday, March 19 - Wednesday, March 25 “Hurt” and “stunned” Weight Room Hours: NEW HOURS were Laker’s words because Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm how much this team meant Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm to him. He said he cared Swimming Hours: about these players like they Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming were his own sons. Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim “Since the seventh or Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim eighth grade, this just shows Teen Center: how far they’ve come. The Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; level of competition they’ve Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm played to get to this point. I Open Gym - Additional Times! think it says a lot about them Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 pm for adults; that they didn’t expect to 10:30am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students lose,” said Laker. The Trojan’s Coley McKeough fires up a short jumper among a crowd of Bulldogs in the lane during the fourth quarter Wednesday night at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 77532919 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thornapple Kellogg’s James Tobin is held up by Byron Center’s Aaron Hilleshiem as he looks for help during the third quarter of last Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal contest at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, MARCH 19: 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Track Track Softball 4:15 pm Girls JV Softball 4:15 pm 6:15 pm Boys MS Girls JV Wrestling Softball 6:15 pm Girls Varsity Softball CMU Indoor Invite CMU Indoor Invite GR Central High School DH Game 1 GR Central High School DH Game 1 Belding GR Central High School DH Game 2 GR Central High School DH Game 2 A A H H A H H FRIDAY, MARCH 20: 3:30 pm MS Dance H SATURDAY, MARCH 21: 9:00 am Boys Middle 9:00 am Boys Middle 10:00 am Girls Varsity Wrestling Wrestling Soccer Middleville Invite Pennfield Invite Vicksburg Scrimmage A A A LMCU Challenge@GVSU T-K Middle T-K Middle T-K Middle T-K Middle A H A A H MONDAY, MARCH 23: TBA 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Track Girls 7th “B” Basketball Girls 8th “B” Basketball Girls 8th “A” Basketball Girls 7th “A” Basketball 6th Grade/HS Band Concert Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Varsity JV Varsity Varsity JV Middle Track Baseball Baseball Softball Softball Wrestling Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Girls JV JV Varsity Varsity JV Varsity Soccer Baseball Softball Baseball Softball Soccer Lakewood (scrimmage) Plainwell HS DH Game 2 Plainwell HS DH Game 2 Plainwell HS DH Game 2 Plainwell HS DH Game 2 Lakewood (scrimmage) H H A A H H Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow Lakewood HS Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow A H H H A Track ScrimmageHopkins/NP Christ. Lakewood HS H H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls 7th “B” 8th “B” Varsity 8th “A” 7th “A” Basketball Basketball Tennis Basketball Basketball THURSDAY, MARCH 26: 4:00 pm Both Varsity Track 4:15 pm Girls JV Tennis Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery 1310 E. State Street – Hastings (on the corner of State Street & Star School) Ph: (269) 948-2811 fax: (269) 948-4275 TUESDAY, MARCH 24: TBA 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm LMCU Challenge@GVSU Plainwell HS DH Game 1 Plainwell HS DH Game 1 Plainwell HS DH Game 1 Plainwell HS DH Game 1 Wayland A A A A H H Good Luck Saxons! HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77532816 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker used the words “hurt” and “stunned”. Senior guard Parrish Hall took one last look up at the scoreboard before being the last Trojan off the court at Allegan High School Wednesday night. Byron Center battled back from a 13-point half-time deficit to score a 47-45 win over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team in the Class B District Semifinals Wednesday night. The Bulldogs’ Brock Orlowski blocked Hall’s last-gasp three from in front of the Trojan bench as the final second ticked off the clock to get his team into Friday night’s district championship game against South Christian. “It seems like you’re up by a ton because you have double their points, then unfortunately they started coming back and guys got a little tentative,” said Laker. “I did too. Maybe we should have called a time-out sooner, or done things differently. We’ve been in these situations before, and with that lead we always finish. We were doing just enough to stay ahead. Maybe we didi play a little bit not to lose.” The Trojans led 26-13 at the half, and still led by nine with 6:16 left to play in the fourth quarter after Carter Whitney drove to the basket and laid the ball in for a 40-31 TK edge. The Trojans had spread the floor in the few possessions leading up to that lay-up, not only to run some clock but to try and take advantage of the attention the Bulldogs had been �Page 20 — Thursday, March 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Dalton tops Watson for 125-pound championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sometimes the best laid plans do pan out. When it became clear that Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle Dalton and Hastings senior Matt Watson weren’t going to meet up in their individual wrestling regional they made a deal. Watson would win the consolation bracket, and Dalton would take the 125pound regional championship. That way, when they went on to the Individual State Finals, they could meet in the Division 2 Championship Finals. Dalton took the season series (2-1) between the two friends, training partners, and O-K Gold Conference rivals with a 4-2 victory Saturday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills. “There’s no one else I’d rather wrestle in the finals than Matt,” said Dalton. “He’s a great competitor and he’s one of my good friends.” Watson shared those sentiments. “I’m pretty upset,” Watson said, “but I couldn’t have asked for a better person to wrestle in the finals. We’ve seen each other for six years and been friends since I can remember.” Dalton’s championship and Watson’s runner-up finish are the top finishes at the Individual State Finals for either wrestler. They both end their high school careers as three-time state medallists. “The pressure of this being my last chance, that was the hardest match I’ve probably ever wrestled,” said Dalton. “In the back of your mind you’ve got to keep telling yourself ‘It’s your last chance. It’s your last chance.’” Dalton wrestled in the 125-pound state championship match in 2008, finishing as the runner-up. Saturday was Watson’s first chance in the Championship Finals, after placing third as a junior. “This is what I always dreamed about,” said Watson. “I always dreamed about wrestling in front of everyone on Saturday night. I’m really happy this happened my senior year.” “I thought I could (make the finals), but I don’t think anyone else except me, my family, and my coaches thought I could. I had a really tough side of the bracket.” Watson tied their championship match at 22 with an escape with just over a minute remaining in the third period. Dalton then scored the only take down of the match, with 47 seconds left and rode Watson out the rest of the way. Dalton ends the season with a record of 433, while Watson closes things out at 32-6. The path to the finals started Thursday night, with Dalton scoring a 6-1 win over Gaylord’s Drew Pichan. Friday he scored a pin of Berkley’s Matt Lueder and a 12-6 decision against Sturgis’ Zech Huff in the Championship Semifinals. Watson knocked off Linden’s Austin Rymarz to start things off. He then defeated Riverview’s Justin Walls 1-0 in the Championship Quarterfinals and Haslett’s Zach Crim 3-2 in the Championship Semifinals. Watson and Dalton weren’t the only medallists from their schools. Watson was joined on the podium by junior Gage Pederson, who was sixth at 135 pounds. Thornapple Kellogg senior Mike Craven was sixth at 103 pounds, senior Chris Westra seventh at 189 pounds, and senior Cody Clinton fourth at 215 pounds. Craven was the only one from that group who had been a state medallist before. “It feels awesome,” said Pederson as he waited to take his turn on the medal stand Saturday evening. “There’s nothing like even placing. I was just happy getting to state. Medalling is just icing on the cake. I’ve never felt anything like this.” The big stage slowed Pederson down a bit, and in time he thinks that could be beneficial. “I thought a lot more about the moves,” said Pederson. “I shot more. I’m usually a thrower. I pictured things happening in my head before I’d shoot, or throw, or before I’d do anything.” “It kind of slows down the pace of the match. It also made me a more aggressive wrestler I think.” Pederson was pinned by New Boston Huron’s Nicholas Wellman in the championship quarterfinals at 135 pounds, but saw a familiar face in his first consolation match. He defeated Caledonia’s Tanner Zych 10-3, then knocked off Dearborn HeightsAnnapolis’ Steve Burkett 6-5. Andrew Morse from Lowell then scored a 6-1 win over Pederson in the consolation semifinals to send the Saxon to the match for fifth place, where he was downed 4-2 in overtime by Ogemaw’s Andrew Funsch. Thornapple Kellogg’s Westra and Clinton both fell in their opening round match Thursday, then battled all the way through the consolation bracket to earn their first state medals. “I just got over it and then kept going,” said Clinton. “Coach said, ‘first is the best but third is the toughest to get.” Clinton came up just short of that third place medal, as he was pinned by Greenville’s Ike Hansen in the third period of their consolation final. “He’s strong,” said Clinton. “Right when he said he was on top, I knew it was bad.” Clinton had a 2-1 lead heading into the third period, after a first period take down and a second period where he chose the neutral starting position and allowed Hansen just one Hastings’ Matt Watson (top) tries to turn over Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton during the second period of their 125-pound championship final match Saturday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dalton scored a 4-2 decision to earn the Division 2 state championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Gage Pederson (top) is turned on his head as Annapolis’ Steve Burkett works towards a second period reversal in their consolation match Saturday morning at the Division 2 State Finals. Pederson came out on top, 6-5 in the match, and went on to place sixth in the 135-pound weight class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) penalty point. Hansen chose the top position, trailing by one to start the third period and took just 20 seconds to put Clinton’s shoulders on the mat. Until that moment, it had been a great Saturday for Clinton. He defeated Owosso’s Kelly Lepley 10-3 in the consolation quarterfinals, then topped Warren Fitzgerald’s Charles Carroll 6-3. Fowlerville’s Nick McDiarmid won the flight championship, finishing his junior year with a perfect 61-0 record. Westra was the only area medallist, other than Dalton in Division 2, to win his final match of the tournament. “That was important. I wanted my last one to be a win,” said Westra. After falling in the consolation quarterfinals, Westra bounced back to score a 3-2 overtime win over Gull Lake’s Hunter Feraco. The Saxons’ Loren Smith, Austin Endsley, and Trent Brisboe were all 0-2 on the weekend, and Thornapple Kellogg’s Donovan Scott finished with a 1-2 mark. The list of state champions in Division 2 also included St. Johns Dan Osterman (135 pounds) and Taylor Massa (145), Mason’s Craig Eifert (140), Lowell’s Jackson Morse (152), Sparta’s Adam Miller (160), Lapeer East’s Phillip Joseph (171), Fowlerville’s Dillon Kern (189), and Oxford’s Dylan Smith (285). Thornapple Kellogg 215-pounder Cody Clinton (right) works to lift Warren Fitzgerald’s Charles Carroll off the mat during the second period of their consolation semifinal match Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK breaks 25-year district drought versus Vikes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg and Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball teams had a reversal of fortunes Wednesday night at Gull Lake High School. That was good news for the Panthers, and bad for the Vikings. Delton Kellogg advanced to Friday’s Class B District Championship game at Gull Lake by scoring a 52-49 win over the Vikings in the semifinals. Delton point guard Jordan Bourdo drives around Lakewood’s Sam Desgranges during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s Class B District Semifinal game at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings had at least reached the district championship game in each of their ten previous seasons under head coach Mark Farrell. For Delton Kellogg, the win is the first in a district tournament since 1984. “We talk about it all year long,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “These guys bought into it. I can’t be prouder of these kids.” “25 years is a long stinking time. The kids just rose up and got it done.” It wasn’t the usual suspects that got it done Delton Kellogg’s Jeremy Reigler (right) blocks a shot by Lakewood’s Ryne Musbach during the third quarter last Wednesday evening at Gull Lake. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for the Panthers. Mohn emptied his bench late in the first half. Lakewood had built a 21-8 lead with 1:44 to play in the first half. Senior Logan Lake had outscored the Panthers himself, with nine points. He finished with a team-high 14 for the Vikings to go along with nine rebounds. The Panthers though went on a 9-0 run to close the first half and pull within four a 2117 by the break. Delton tied the game at 23 early in the second half, on an inside bucket by Tyler Morgan. “That second group came in, Dalton Parmenter, Jeremy Reigler, Ty Morgan, Tyler Sewell, Thad Calkins,” said Mohn. “I put them in there at the end (of the first half) and they got us back into it and played their butts off. I started them in the second half to kind of light a fire, and they had earned that.” The Vikings pushed their lead back to five though, with a couple buckets from Andrew Doane in the paint. Delton answered again though, and the two teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 34 thanks to a hustle play by Conrad Drum that saved a possession for the Panthers and a pair of offensive rebounds by Cody Anderson that led to the final bucket of the third period. Delton took its first lead on a three-point play by Robbie Wandell in the lane two minutes into the fourth quarter. Wandell had eight points in the fourth quarter, and finished the night with 15. He was 7-of-8 from the foul line. As a team, the Panthers sealed the victory by going 12-of-15 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Calkins and Reigler both finished with ten points for the Panthers. Behind Lake for the Vikings, Ryne Musbach added 12, Sam Desgranges eight, and Doane six to go along with seven rebounds. “I would say we went back to where the season started,” said coach Mark Farrell. “We regressed, because the last three games we Delton Kellogg senior Dalton Parmenter (right) leaps into a crowd of his classmates as the Panthers celebrate their 52-49 victory over Lakewood in the Class B District Semifinals at Gull Lake High School last Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) were really coming along.” Lakewood turned the ball over 15 times on the night, and were just 8-of-18 from the free throw line. The Vikings struggled a little shooting the ball all night, going just 19-of-54 from the floor. “I know what we did throughout the year to prepare for this,” Farrell said. “I know they were prepared. You can’t make lay-ups for them.” The Vikings end the season with a record of 7-14 overall. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-03-26.pdf 6561cee337436f30a1440c41c630ffc1 PDF Text Text BPA students compete at state conference See Story on Page 2 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 13 Sewer issues hold growth and environment hostage Saxons can only slow Inkster’s See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, March 26, 2009 Charlton Park events, attendance increase NEWS County loosens spending BRIEFS Video game tourney takes place Saturday The second event of the video game tournament series at Hastings Public Library is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the library’s community room. All sixth through 12th graders who enjoy gaming are invited to go head-tohead with other competitors. Teens can test their skills playing as many as three different games. Those with a musical bent may choose Guitar Hero 2 played on a Wii system. If racing is preferred, Mario Kart Wii will be ready, and if battling is a favorite past time, then Super Smash Brothers Brawl may be the game of choice. Competitors may choose to compete at one, two or all three games. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place in each game. Those participating will get their names entered for the grand prizes, which will include MP3 players, video games and more. Brackets will be set up at the beginning of the events, so participants are urged to arrive on time. Applications available for Little Miss Delton contest Girls in first through fourth grades who live in the Delton Kellogg School District are welcome to enter the Little Miss Delton 2009 Pageant, which will be held next month. Applications for the Little Miss Delton Pageant are available at Sajo’s Pizza and Felpausch Food Center, both in Delton, and the Delton District Library. The deadline for mail-in entries is April 10. Entry forms also may be turned in during the informational meeting for all participants and their parents at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Delton Kellogg Middle School Room 10-11. The actual pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the same room at the middle school. Crowns and sashes will be given to the winner and her two court members. A gift bag will be given to each participant. The winner and first runner-up will ride in the Delton Founders Weekend parade Saturday, Aug. 8, participate in the Delton Hometown Christmas event and attend some of Miss Delton’s projects. There is a $5 entry fee per contestant because the Little Miss Delton Pageant is a charity fundraiser for Miss Delton 2009 Aubrey Beeler and her court. For additional information or questions, call 269721-400 and leave a message for Cindy Thompson. policy for all officials by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The revitalization of Charlton Park continues to be one of the positive stories in Barry County under the direction of Keith Ferris. Ferris, former Barry County Commissioner, was selected in January to take over the management of the park. Former Director Keith Murphy who retired in January, has been as busy as ever helping Ferris, a point Ferris was quick to make when he appeared before the commissioners March 24 to give the park’s annual review. “I want to extend a great deal of thanks to Keith Murphy for taking charge of the daily activities as the director in 2007 and 2008,” Ferris said. “Without his leadership and community connections, I feel this season would not have been as successful.” Murphy has dedicated much of his adult life to the park and at it lowest point, when it appeared the public would not continue to support the millage needed to keep the park open, Murphy stepped forward to provide the leadership needed to get the park operating efficiently again. Original interim director, Murphy served as director until Ferris took over earlier this year. “There are a number of people who should receive the credit,” Ferris said. “I am just one small piece. It takes a dedicated board and input from a lot of people like the members of the (Charlton Park) Gas and Steam Club to get things done. We never could have had the success we have had without their help.” Ferris listed among the 2008 accomplish- “Our general attendance has skyrocketed in the last two years. In 2006, we had 20 tour groups visit the park, and last year we had 120.” nel and expansion of the volunteer program. “We just need to let people know there are volunteer opportunities out there,” Ferris said. “I know many people who were not aware of the opportunity to volunteer and when they learned of the opportunity, they were quick to step forward. “I believe there are many, many more peo- ple out there who just need to know the opportunity awaits them.” Ferris told the board that statistics prove how much the park is improving each year. Nine events were held at the park in 2006. In CHARLTON PARK, continued on page ? Keith Ferris, director Charlton Park ments the continuing development of the board, increased advertising in both local and regional markets, the fact that the park came in under budget for the second year in a row and the return of the Civil War re-enactment event after a five-year hiatus. “The gas and steam club volunteered many hours to paint the steam barn and its roof,” Ferris said, “and the director’s house was completely remodeled. “These are just a small sample of what was accomplished in 2008.” Initiatives for 2009 include continued development of a preventative maintenance schedule, a review of all past events to continue those that were most successful, development of training schedules for park person- Keith Ferris (right) gives the 2008 annual review of Charlton Park at the March 24 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Keith Murphy (left) also spoke and informed the commissioners of events scheduled for 2009 City council considers agreements to provide services to neighboring townships by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Hastings City Council members Monday heard a presentation on the possibility of the city providing limited services and urban services agreements with Rutland Charter, Hastings Charter and Carlton townships. “We’re working on a couple different types of agreements with the townships to provide urban services,” City Manager Jeff Mansfield said Wednesday. Townships entering into an urban services agreement with the City of Hastings would receive the same services offered within the city limits, including those pertaining to water, policing and snow removal. Mansfield said the proposed limited services agreement would only provide wastewater services to properties in Hastings Charter and Carlton townships. Council members heard a request from Rutland Charter Township to extend the boundaries of a preliminary initial urban services area to accommodate the proposed hospital at Tanner Lake Road and M-37. Mansfield said the area was developed as a means to manage the growth of the urban area in Hastings over the next 20 to 50 years. A joint planning committee, comprised of the City of Hastings, Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township and Barry County, will decide whether to approve the request, he explained. If the committee approves the request, the city could consider providing urban services to the area Rutland Township desires. One of the primary concerns related to Rutland Township’s request is that it might lead to urban sprawl, said Mansfield. The council approved donating $1,220 to the Michigan Municipal League (MML) to contest Consumers Energy’s proposed rate increases for service to municipal water and wastewater plants and streetlights. MML requested the funding for an intervention in the rate increase case before the Michigan Public Service Commission. Approval was given by the council for the American Cancer Society (ACS) to hold Relay for Life at Tyden Park this summer. The council’s action also means the city ordinances that would otherwise prevent the event from being held will be stayed. Crystal Parish, ACS community representative, said Relay for Life volunteers will be using the park Aug. 13 to 15. The council adopted an ordinance that would require ground signs in the B-1 district to be no larger than 35 square feet and to be positioned no higher than six feet above grade. Historic plaques affixed to signs in the district will not count toward the limitations on size. Another ordinance adopted at the meet- ing allows dwellings of at least 500 square feet in size to be constructed on the upper floors of buildings in downtown Hastings. A previous ordinance stated that such dwellings were required to be at least 800 square feet in size. The council heard a first reading of a proposed ordinance regarding insurance requirements for taxi cab companies operating in the area. Mansfield said the action was prompted by a request from Black Top Cab Company, which is considering providing service to Hastings. The next time the council meets, it will consider specifics of the ordinance, he said. Two purchases were approved by the council at the meeting. Council members agreed to purchase 30 fire hydrants for an amount not to exceed $36,210 from East Jordan Ironworks, along with the purchase COUNCIL, continued on page 6 Malik bound over on three counts in fatal accident by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County District Judge Gary Holman listened for nearly two hours as Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans and defense attorney Jeffrey Kortes argued whether the judge Girls’ Night Out seeks participants Downtown Hastings business owners who are interested in participating in Girls Night Out Thursday, May 7, are urged to contact organizer Carla Rizor at the County Seat Lounge, 269-948-4024. Jeffrey Kortes (left), who is representing Justin Malik, and Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans confer over a piece of evidence submitted to Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman March 20. Judge Holman bound Malik over for trial in circuit court, beginning April 9. Malik is facing charges stemming from the traffic crash that killed Barry County Sheriff Deputy Chris Yonkers on Oct. 17, 2008. should bind Justin Malik over for trial for causing the death of Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Yonkers on Oct. 17, 2008. Malik is accused of being the driver of a vehicle that turned in front of Yonkers, who was on a motorcycle in Carlton Township. Malik is charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing death, driving on a suspended license causing death, and negligent homicide. After hearing all the evidence presented by Evans and the arguments by Kortes, Judge Holman took less than two minutes to reach his decision. He set April 9 at 8:30 a.m. for Malik’s next court appearance, which will be before Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Evans called only three witnesses to the stand: Michigan State Police Sgt. James Campbell, State Trooper Michael Behrendt and Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michelle Elieff. Sgt. Campbell testified that he is trained in accident scene investigation and is an investigator with more than 13 years of experience. He testified that based on his tests, Yonkers was traveling at no more than 48 miles per hour when Malik turned his 2005 Chevrolet Impala in front of Yonkers’ motorcycle and that he struck the vehicle at approximately 35 mph. Campbell said his investigation indicated that Malik was traveling at approximately 13 mph when the collision occurred. Campbell said evidence showed Yonkers’ motorcycle struck the side of Malik’s vehicle and was dragged approximately 17 feet from the time of impact. Trooper Behrendt testified he interviewed Malik at the scene and that Malik did exhibit some evidence of alcohol consumption, including failing a portion of the field sobriety test called the horizontal gaze segment. Behrendt also testified that Malik’s eyes appeared to be “glassy.” Behrendt admitted under cross examination by Kortes that Malik was extremely upset and had been crying when the interview was conducted. Behrendt testified that an inventory of Malik’s vehicle after the accident revealed an 18 pack of beer in the back with at least four unopened cans in the pack. Malik told the officer he had consumed three beers prior to the accident, but his blood alcohol level was determined by tests to be only .02 percent. Also found in tests was that Malik had a trace amount of marijuana in his system at the time of the accident. Dr. Elieff testified that she conducted the autopsy on Yonkers on Oct. 18 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She determined the cause of death to be a broken neck. She testified that Yonkers’ neck was snapped, separating the brain stem from his spinal cord. After the conclusion of the hearing, Evans told reporters he was not required to present all of his evidence at this juncture. “I just needed to present enough evidence to have Mr. Malik bound over to circuit court,” Evans said. “I have a great deal more evidence which will be introduced at trial.” Evans also said he was not surprised that MALIK, continued on page 8 �Page 2 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Police investigating drug use, purchases by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Hastings Police are investigating the report of drug use among as many as 30 Hastings High School students. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said no arrests have been made, and police are not releasing the names of any students involved in the investigation. “One student was picked up in Battle Scrap tires to be removed from two Barry County sites each vehicle title certificate it issues funds the DEQ’s scrap tire program. The program is directed by statute to make efforts to ensure that scrap tire collection sites abandoned prior to Jan. 1, 1991, and those that pose threats to the public are cleaned up by September of this year. Creek and he had a quantity of marijuana and pills on him,” Sarver said. “He has been cooperating with us in identifying other students who may be involved in either the use, the distribution or both in the Hastings area.” Sarver said the name of that student is being withheld because he was not arrested and has been cooperating with authorities. Purgiel honored as KCC instructor Patrick Purgiel of Hastings was honored earlier this month as the Kellogg Community College Outstanding Adjunct Instructor for the year 2008-09. This award was presented by Charles Parker, dean of the career and occupational education department, at the main campus in Battle Creek. Purgiel, a former Hastings Area Schools teacher, was recognized for his efforts as a teacher, presenter and communicator. For the past two years, he presented at the Trends conference in Grand Rapids. Other involvement includes his service on the board Starting Over For Success, president of the Barry County Association of Retired Public School Personnel and being a life member of Michigan Business Education of America. He has been an adjunct instructor at KCC for 13 years. Purgiel’s passion for teaching has brought him many positive reactions from his KCC students. At the recognition banquet, he was given a plaque listing him as Kellogg Community College Outstanding Adjunct Instructor 2008-09 for exceptional teaching and service to the college. Approximately 10,000 passenger tire equivalents were left on this property, located behind 1900 Lawrence Road, south of Hastings. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Scrap Tire Program recently awarded $2.5 million in grants for the complete cleanup of 27 scrap tire sites in Michigan, two of which are located in Barry County. Grantees will have until Aug. 29 to remove a total of 2.4 million passenger tire equivalents (or PTE, which is a unit used to measure scrap tires and is equal to 20 pounds) from the sites. Scott Adams and Douglas Lackey were awarded grants to clean up the local sites. Adams is contracted to remove approximately 10,000 passenger tire equivalents (PTEs) from a property located behind 1900 Patrick Purgiel Looking for a printer? Ca al ll l Barry Barry County’s County’s C Most Complete Printing Company Full Service From Start to Finish! • 1 Hour Photo Processing • Full Color Copying • Addressing • Complete Binding • Signs • Laminating... and more! 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-9554 Lawrence Road in Hastings. He will be paid $10,000 for his services. An auto salvage yard used to be located on the land. Lackey was awarded a grant in the amount of $15,000 to remove approximately 15,000 PTEs from the location of a former auto salvage yard at 6530 King Road in Lake Odessa. In both cases, the current owners are not responsible for the tires left on the property. Grantees are required to dispose of or recycle the tires using a scrap tire processor approved by the state. Scrap tires are often used for tire-derived fuel and as daily cover for landfills. The Secretary of State’s fee of $1.50 for This property, located at 6530 King Road in Lake Odessa, houses approximately 15,000 passenger tire equivalents. MCTI student struck by car near Delton The Barry Township Police Department and troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post are investigating a March 24 traffic crash that resulted in critical injuries to an 18-year-old Michigan Career Technical Institute student from the Kalamazoo area. The student, whose name has not been released, was struck by a vehicle as he walked on Delton Road near Stoney Point Road in Barry Township shortly after 10 a.m. The vehicle that struck the student was operated by a 78-year-old female from Delton. Injuries suffered by the victim included a broken leg, broken scapula and broken vertebrae. There was no reported skull fracture, but hospital officials said they were keeping him in the critical care unit for observation. Based on preliminary evidence, including witness statements and evidence at the scene, it appears the student was walking eastbound on Delton Road and stepped into the path of an eastbound van. The injured student was flown to a Kalamazoo area hospital by AirCare. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Prairieville Township Police Department, Barry Township Fire Department, Pine Lake First Responders, and Pride Care Ambulance Service. Alcohol and speed were not factors in the incident, and the accident remains under investigation. Crooked Lake moves closer to having new weed control provider by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer David Baer, president of the Delton Crooked Lake Association, said the association has made a recommendation to Prairieville and Barry townships that Professional Lake Management provide weed control for Crooked Lake. “We called references from 15 to 20 lakes, and we couldn’t find a bad thing about (Professional Lake Management),” Baer said. “They’re very reputable.” Weed Patrol Inc. was previously contracted to control weeds at the lake, however, Baer said Professional Lake Management is better suited to provide service there. Professional Lake Management has done extensive research on managing weeds at the lake, Baer said. He added that the company’s commitment to providing safe and effective weed control is in keeping with the association’s over-riding concern for the welfare of Crooked Lake. “In every respect, we’re concerned with the health of the lake,” Baer said. The president of the association said the management of weeds at Crooked Lake is necessary to combat its non-native plant life, such as Eurasian milfoil, that, if left unchecked, will overpower the lake’s native weeds and subsequently affect fish populations. Baer said the degree and frequency of weed control services that Professional Lake Management would provide at the lake near Delton would depend on legal limitations and the number of weeds present. In a proposal submitted by Professional Lake Management, Baer said the company quoted a price of $324,765 to control weeds at Crooked Lake over the course of seven years. He estimated that owners of property in Barry and Prairieville townships with frontage on Crooked Lake would pay assessments of between $150 and $160 per year for the service. Despite the board’s recommendation to Barry and Prairieville townships that the lake’s weeds continue to be managed, Baer said the signatures of at least 51 percent of those residents in Barry County who would be responsible for paying weed assessments for Crooked Lake and who approve of making such payments must be collected before any weed control company can be hired. He explained that this must be done because of a petition begun by Barry Township resident Dorothy Weever. The petition was created because of financial concerns and is intended to stop the townships from moving forward with the weed management proposal currently on the table, he said. Baer said the number of signatures required to challenge the petition has almost been reached. If the necessary number of signatures is collected, he said a hearing will be scheduled by Barry Township to decide if the township is in favor of weed control at the lake or not. If Barry Township decides to support the management of weeds at Crooked Lake, Barry and Prairieville townships will then hold a hearing to consider any requests made by property owners to be excluded from having to pay an assessment for weed control there, Baer said. Hastings BPA students compete at state conference Showing the awards they received at the state level are (front row, from left) Kacy Hooten, Jessica Kloosterman, Katy Fluke, Nicole Frantz, Tara Heath, Rachael Tobias, Veronica Hayden, (back) Tyler Kalmink, Robert Endsley, Zachary Bolthouse, Jason Baum, Adam Miller, Robert Steinke and Branden Courtney Hastings High School students were recognized as state winners at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Davenport University in Grand Rapids on March 19 to 22. Students competing at the state conference had qualified at regional events in January. Hastings senior Adam Miller took fourth place honors in banking and finance. This event tests the students’ knowledge of bank operations, loans, credit administration and customer service, said Hastings advisor Tracy George. Miller was required to take an objective test with questions from all aspects of banking, as well as complete a variety of financial forms. He is now eligible to compete at the BPA National Leadership Conference in Dallas May 6 to 10. Hastings’ parliamentary procedure team was excited to be ranked fifth place. The team worked very hard preparing for the competi- tion, having practices twice a week outside of school hours, said George. Team members include Katy Fluke (president), Nicole Frantz (vice president), Jason Baum (secretary), Veronica Hayden (treasurer) and Jessica Kloosterman (parliamentarian). In this contest, the team demonstrates the use of correct parliamentary procedure through its president’s ability to conduct a business meeting in a democratic manner that allows members of the team to effectively participate. Additionally, the team’s knowledge of parliamentary procedure was examined through oral questions and an objective test. Fluke, a senior, earned her second Statesman Torch Award. This program inspires members to attain the goals and ideals of Business Professionals of America, promotes active participation by members at the local, regional, state and national levels, helps develop a better understanding of people through personal development and achievement, and recognizes members who have shown outstanding professional qualities. In addition to the competitions, students at the conference attended "Legacy Launcher" business presentations on a variety of topics, visited with representatives from many colleges at the college fair, enjoyed a formal dinner to reinforce proper dining etiquette, and participated in the election process to select the new state officer team. "I joined BPA my sophomore year and I’m so glad I did. I’ve learned a great deal about business and gained skills that will help me in my future," said Fluke. "I’ve also made lots of friends along the way." First-year member Kacy Hooten, a senior, said "The state conference was amazing and definitely an experience of a lifetime. I attended a Legacy Launcher workshop entitled ‘Enhancing Your Customer Service Skills.’ That session enlightened me with several ideas I had never considered when dealing with other people. My favorite part of the conference was meeting new people. Everyone was friendly and outgoing and it made the whole conference more enjoyable. My only regret is that I didn’t join BPA before my senior year." Business Professionals of America is a cocurricular career and technical organization for students preparing for careers in business and information technology. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. More than 5,200 members belong to approximately 140 chapters in Michigan. The Michigan Association is divided into 10 regions and is the fourth largest state association. Approximately 2,000 students representing the 10 Michigan regions attended the Grand Rapids conference. Fellow Hastings business teacher Nancy Cottrell also serves as an advisor. Hastings High School’s parliamentary procedure team took fifth in the state BPA competition. Team members are (from left) Veronica Hayden, Jessica Kloosterman, Nicole Frantz, Katy Fluke and Jason Baum. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 3 Odyssey of the Mind makes mark in Delton by Patricia Johns Staff Writers Delton Kellogg Schools hosted its first regional tournament of Odyssey of the Mind Saturday, March 23. While finding the school on the M-43 Highway was a little difficult for some of the teams coming from Fennville or the Grand Rapids area, once teams arrived everyone had lots of creative fun. Because of the clement weather on Saturday, some of the teams took advantage of played spirited More than Saturday with the playgrounds or games of basketball. 110 teams competed about 800 team mem- This Candy Factory team from McFall Elementary in Middleville includes (front) Grant Nazer, Gavin Denman, (back) Christel Hoskins, Emma Fabiano, Zane Walters and Josie Fifelski. The hallways at the Delton Kellogg middle and high schools were crowded with scenery, props, teams and friends. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The Primary portion of Odyssey of the Mind regional tournaments can provide plenty of fun. This Candy Factory team from Thornapple Kellogg couldn’t wait to get rid of its costumes. Pictured (from left) are Ashley Snyder, Aiden Hannapel, Bennett Halle, Audrey Johnson, Emma Chapman, Carly Snyder and Taylor VanBeek. These Delton Middle School teams were also not identified before Banner deadline. The middle school team coached by DK Elementary Principal Scott Scoville will be going on to the state competition in April. bers on site accompanied by coaches and families. In addition, judges, volunteers and school employees kept everything running smoothly. Visitors to the event were warned about parking, lack of “fast food” restaurants and were given directions to local restaurants. Competitions took place in every building with the elementary school visited by all teams except the primary groups as they competed in the spontaneous division. The high school band room was filled with primary teams having fun showing off their solution to the problem “Candy Factory.” In this non-competitive event, teams created a performance about healthy candy and a candy maker. Primary teams received participation ribbons and had a chance to swap items between teams earlier than the rest. The primary competition and awards were completed by 1 p.m. Solutions to the problems selected by the teams which they had worked on for months had to be completed and performed by the teams. Earth Trek solutions were presented in the high school gym. This problem was what is known as the “vehicle problem.” Teams had to build a vehicle and create environments and even change the appearance of its vehicle. Teach Yer Creature solutions filled the elementary school gym. In this problem, teams had to create a humorous performance about a mechanical creature that acts like a real mammal or bird. A teacher had to be included, and the creature had to display accidental knowledge it had learned. Solutions to the Lost Labors of Heracles problems were performed in the middle school auditorium for Division I teams and in the middle school gym for divisions II and III. This is what is known as “the classics” problem with teams having to pick a labor of Heracles and create a 13th labor. Shock Waves required teams to design and build a structure out of balsa wood and glue. Then they had to test their structure by placing weights on the structure on spacers and then remove those spacers. This problem was solved on the west balcony of the high school gym. The final problem for this year was Superstition. Division I teams performed in the high school vocal music room and the Division II and III teams performed on the high school auditorium stage. In this problem, teams had to This Lee Primary Team includes (on the floor, from left) Jenna Walters, Emily Thompson, Sam Dickman, (standing, in back) are Kara Burbridge, Chloe Sikarskie, Trenton Dutcher and Scott Chapman. The identification of these elementary teams from Delton Kellogg was not available before publication deadline. This was the first year for Delton to host the competition. This Lost Labor of Heracles team from Lee came in fifth in Division 1. Pictured are (front row, from left) Gracie Brown, Elizabeth Cutlip, Sarah Hannapel, Sydney Pollen, (back) Jacob Holwerda, Madison Alverson and Brian Chesnut. The Lee Superstition tea includes (from left) Wyatt Fifelski, Maison Simmons, Taegen Scheltema, Dale Krueger and (back) Madison Craven. include two documented superstitions and create an original superstition. It also had to include a humorous narrator and a set that could change during the performance. Visitors to the schools found everything under control in the middle school and just a little hectic at the high school as teams filled the hallways with props and costumes. The elementary was very quiet since the spontaneous competition is separated from the hustle and bustle. Students do not know what the spontaneous challenges will be and must also keep them a secret. The day ended with trading between teams at 5 p.m. and the awards cere- ODYSSEY, continued on page 5 �Page 4 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV AIG executives should follow autoworkers’ example To the editor: People across the country are outraged that American International Group – AIG – recently distributed $165 million in bonuses for some of the very executives who contributed to the company’s near collapse, the loss to the U.S. Treasury of tens of billions of dollars, and the severe damage to our economy. I have been particularly dismayed by the appalling double standard that has been revealed by the treatment of hundreds of thousands of honest autoworkers who are victims of the current financial crisis, compared to the treatment a few hundred over-paid financial executives whose poor judgment and greed helped cause AIG’s and the nation’s financial crisis. Right now, in large part because of mortgage fraud, sleazy lending practices, outrageous financial engineering and inadequate regulatory oversight, we are in a deep recession. The recession means that people aren’t buying cars, and many of those who want to buy a car can’t get a loan because credit is so tight. No one foresaw those circumstances back in 2007 when the UAW last negotiated a labor contract for the country’s autoworkers. That four-year contract was supposed to last through 2011. When the bottom fell out of the economy, the future of the Big Three auto companies was called into question. The auto industry came to the federal government for help, and the government offered assistance in the form of bridge loans with the understanding that all of the stakeholders would have to sacrifice to make this a fair deal for taxpayers. The autoworkers response was not, “We signed a four-year contract, and we aren’t changing a word.” They could have taken that position, but they didn’t. Instead, the workers renegotiated their contracts. They agreed to significant reductions in their pay and benefits. They are doing what they can to help their companies survive and help get our nation out of this economic ditch. Now, contrast those autoworkers with the AIG executives. When the economy began tanking, AIG’s stock nose-dived, its assets plummeted in value, and the company lost its AAA credit rating. Due to hundreds of billions of dollars in commitments called credit default swaps, which AIG had issued but which they failed to support with reserves, AIG’s executives came hat in hand to the federal government. The government responded with billions of dollars in aid, not to protect AIG, but to safeguard the U.S. economy from the threat posed by an AIG collapse. AIG was saved from bankruptcy, and executives, including those at the financial products division which helped bring AIG down, held on to their jobs. To recover from AIG’s financial fiasco and repay the government loans, it should have been clear that everyone at AIG would have to make sacrifices to sustain the company and rebuild the U.S. economy. Unlike the autoworkers, however, AIG’s executives didn’t step up to the plate. The 400 or so AIG employees at the financial products division signed employment contracts in the spring of 2008 that promised millions of dollars in bonuses and retention payments. When AIG attempted to renegotiate those employment contracts, the financial products executives refused. They demanded their millions, and AIG complied at a same time the company is borrowing tens of billions from American taxpayers. We have since learned that 73 AIG executives received so-called “retention” bonuses of $1 million or more. That’s 73 millionaires benefiting from the fiasco that is taking billions of taxpayer dollars to fix. Eleven of those millionaires took the money and ran – they don’t even work at AIG anymore. Wall Street has been out of control for years now with high-risk financial concoctions and excessive compensation that is too often unrelated to performance or shareholder value. The contrast between assembly line workers in the auto industry giving up their bonuses and benefits to keep the Big Three in business while executives whose greed and chutzpah drove AIG over a cliff thumbing their noses at the very taxpayers bailing them out is reprehensible. It is unacceptable to every American who believes that our nation perseveres through hard times by working toward our common interests and making shared sacrifices. American taxpayers are pouring billions into AIG, even as millions of Americans have lost their jobs. Many more have made sacrifices like the autoworkers to help their employers and help their families survive. In these exceedingly difficult times, AIG executives should follow the example set by American autoworkers: renegotiate their employment contracts and accept compensation that doesn’t offend the American taxpayers who are keeping their company and this economy afloat. Carl Levin, Senior U.S. Senator from Michigan Gatherings are open to all parties To the editor: This is a letter to invite the people of Middleville and surrounding areas to attend the programs sponsored by the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan. These films and speakers are very informative, not just for Democrats but for everyone who wants the best for this country. The programs are held on the third Thursday of the month at the emergency services building in Middleville at 7 p.m. Deanna Garrett, Middleville House number is out of sequence To the editor: We just received our Banner in Arizona. The first thing that caught our attention was the county-wide address change. We were one of the first to get our address changed. Also changed was our house number. So we thought everyone’s house number The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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We called County Zoning Director Jim McManus many times and always got promises. Nothing yet. We are still waiting. Byron and Betty Hesterly, Carlton Township Walkers, joggers should be baggers, too To the editor: Now that warmer weather has arrived, I can’t help but notice two things: an increase in health-conscious people walking and jogging along the roadside and a whole lot of roadside trash. So, I think to myself, maybe there is a way to combine these two elements. The walkers and joggers, I implore to grab a bag or two and a pair of rubber gloves and fill them up along the way. The bending over and picking up is great for the core body, and lugging that heavy bag around (and believe me it will get heavy) adds an element of weight training to your workout. Think of it as multi-tasking, helping the earth while helping yourself. And don’t be deterred when the roadside fills with trash again (as I am sure it will). Just think of it as a better workout for you. Or, how about all of us who are physically capable simply taking the first nice afternoon and walking along the road just on our own property lines picking up the trash. I’m sure for most people this could only take 10 minutes and what a world of good it will do! You might even feel good about yourself afterward. Sarah Hall Sewer issues hold growth, environment hostage again in Barry County Back in January of 2004, I wrote a column on the benefits of establishing a county-wide sewer authority. The county planning commission was in the process of reviewing the master plan while the City of Hastings and Rutland Township were at odds for providing services to Flexfab and Wal-Mart just west of the city limits. Now, a special meeting planned on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall to discuss a sewer extension as part of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Wastewater Authority to provide a sewer hookup to property in Rutland Township. The property is the site of Pennock Hospital’s proposed new hospital. The hospital requested sewer and water service from the City of Hastings, which was declined because the site was outside their service boundaries. Rutland and Hastings townships, along with the City of Hastings, have been in talks for some time to put together a comprehensive plan to provide services as part of an intergovernmental cooperative plan. I don’t have any problem with the plan except for the fact that it has taken far too long to put it into place. Residents of this county should have a clear understanding of a few of these issues. First, if the City of Hastings doesn’t work out a plan to provide services to Pennock Hospital’s new location, it risks losing one of its largest customers of sewer and water, putting additional pressure on city property owners and businesses for future expenses. Then there’s the issue of providing sewer services to area lakes like Podunk and Algonquin, not to mention Leach and Middle lakes, which are both in Carlton Township and have begun negotiations with the city to provide services. In a recent letter to the editor, a reader called the extension to the Pennock property a "chance-of-alifetime opportunity" to provide sewer services to Podunk and Algonquin lakes. Solving sewer and water problems is not new, especially when it comes to controlling growth. But finding the best way to solve these problems while keeping the cost to taxpayers under control is the real issue. I think a county-wide sewer authority is the best answer for business, industry and residential homeowners going forward. If we’re really concerned about our lakes and streams throughout the county and the ability to control growth in the future, then it’s imperative we solve the crisis once and for all. The best way to do so would be to organize all the county’s systems under one governmental authority. Government will tell you it can’t be done, but residents must send the message that the sewer systems belong to the taxpayers throughout the county. Problems with sewer systems and their management have been apparent, judging by stories appearing in the Banner over the past decade. The Southwest Barry Sewer Authority has had troubles from the beginning. Hastings and Rutland townships, along with a couple of other townships, have spent time looking into creating their own sewer systems, so it’s a matter of time before areas of dense development will experience the need of a system. I suggest that master planners take into consideration where the present systems are located and then use the infrastructure as a growth management tool. This should solve our development problems and at the same time save pristine farmlands from development because developers wouldn’t build or extend systems where the cost would be prohibitive. I can hear the protests, "This sewer was built and paid for by our local taxpayers." The argument is only partially true, because most of our county systems were built with federal and state grants. But it doesn’t matter, people all over Barry County — whether they live in the district or not — enjoy our lakes and should be willing to help support their protection by supporting a county-wide authority if it solves our problems. The future of our county’s lakes and streams and potentially the economic development rests on our ability to solve this serious problem. It’s time the taxpayers of the county let their elected leaders know they’ve had enough! It’s time to work out a countywide solution once and for all. This might sound like an ambitious plan, but there are serious economic and environmental challenges ahead for the county. Bold ideas on behalf of taxpayers should be welcomed for debate, especially when it’s in the best interests of all of us. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Rutland Township residents should attend meeting To the editor: I strongly urge all residents of Rutland Township, most importantly, the residents of Podunk and Algonquin lakes, to attend the informational meeting concerning the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) bringing sewer in M-43 and possibly to Podunk Lake and in the future to Algonquin Lake. At this meeting, we will definitely be able to see whether our representatives, whom we elected to serve us on the Rutland Township Board and as the Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr, are looking out for the best interest of the residents of Rutland Township. When you look back at the history of the City of Hastings and its ability to run sewer to other areas, it is not good. The sewer line from the City of Hastings does go all the way out to J-Ad Graphics. It has for some years now and would only need to go a mile or a little more to hook into Leach Lake, and yet look at what Brad Carpenter is going through to get that to fruition. Also, eight years ago when Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont worked with the City of Hastings to run the sewer line out to Walmart, it was asked why the line had to run out the railbed. At that time, I was told that it had always been planned for that sewer line to follow the railbed out of town so that it could further go to Algonquin Lake from that point. Algonquin still desperately needs sewer. Here it is five or more years later and the sewer line is in and out to Walmart and has gone no further. As a matter of fact, the City of Hastings and Rutland Township were not able to come to an agreement to basically go across the road to help a hotel that wanted to build three years ago. That discussion went back and forth until the Rutland board signed an agreement basically annexing that property to the city, and still a decision was not made until finally the economy took a very bad turn and now the hotel has put everything on hold. When I read the article in the Banner last week on the amount of time “five years” for Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov the Joint Planning Commission to work on an urban service agreement and how the overlay, something that never has been done and could put Barry County on the books for being the first, I had to wonder: how much of our tax dollars have been spent and are still being spent on the meetings, engineers, attorneys, etc., to do this, especially when you see your property value go down and your property tax go up. How many more years would it be and would it be in our lifetime that we will ever see any growth in Rutland Township? When or will we ever see our lakes be revived and clean by having sewer and what at this point is more important to our environment? We have this chance now with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. If the hospital is going to move into this area, why not also allow the residents this chance and show that elected officials are looking out for the residents of Barry County and their needs? The hospital has asked to hear our concerns and have our support, what better way to show that we have or elected leaders’ support also? We do not need more ways for government to be channeled together to hold up the future, when obviously it’s hard enough for one entity to make a decision let alone three or more to enter into decisions that should be made by a township or a county. This is a great opportunity and most probably a once-in-a-lifetime chance for some residents of Rutland Township to have the SWBCSWA offer to bring sewer to Pennock Hospital and then out to the residents of Algonquin Lake. This is a tremendous value to be looked at seriously by the Rutland Township board and supervisor. This is your township and the residents they represent. Please help us and support us to make this happen. I truly hope that this offer is not being used as just a political ploy and the residents of these lakes are not being used as pawns to further negotiations between the City of Hastings, Rutland Township and Pennock Hospital. The residents of these two lakes are very hopeful that sewer coming to them may actually happen by the way of the Southwest Sewer Authority. Barbara Lyons, Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 5 Mystery shopper scam resurfaces in area by Jon Gambee Staff Writer An area resident attempted to cash a check from AK Media Marketing in Atlanta, Ga., this week but was warned by the bank that the check may be part of an ongoing scam. The scam involves AK Media Marketing and similar enterprises who entice residents to become “mystery shoppers.” They are sent a check, asked to cash the check and send the majority of the money back to the home company. In this particular incident, according to Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, the resident was sent a check for $3,985 and asked to keep $349 as part of their “probation training pay” and refund $3,351 to AK Media Marketing. “We have seen a number of these types of scams recently,” said Mike Leedy, deputy police chief. “With today’s economy, it is easy for people to fall victim to this type of scam.” Leedy said Chief Sarver attempted to contact one of the companies posing as a prospective client recently and was asked to give his personal bank information. “He told the person he was talking to he had lost his credit card and asked if he could send a certified check,” Leedy said. “The person representing the company said that would not work, that Sarver would have to give his banking or credit card information or provide the information from a friend or relative’s card. “When they ask you to give personal information on your bank routing number or credit card number that should raise a red flag,” Leedy said. “We want to make people aware of what is going on. Chief Sarver attempted to get information from the person he was talking to but they were very vague, another reason to be suspicious of any caller or person who tries to contact you.” Stimulus impact is uncertain Central Dispatch warns area residents to obtain burn permits Barry County Central Dispatch and local fire departments would like to remind all Barry County residents that they must obtain a burn permit before burning any yard debris. “If you are burning yard debris such as leaves, twigs or dead brush, you are required under state law to have a burn permit,” said Phyllis Fuller, director of Barry County Central Dispatch. A burn permit is required any time there is no snow cover on the ground, she said. Burning in an approved metal barrel with a lid and holes smaller than three-quarter of an inch in diameter does not require a permit. Fuller said residents should practice the following safety tips when burning yard debris: • Have garden tools, a water hose or other source of water on hand when burning outside. • Be sure any outdoor fire is completely extinguished before leaving it; use plenty of water to put out the fire and wet everything thoroughly. • If a fire get out of control, call for help immediately. Residents in Barry, Castleton, Hope, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville or Woodland townships should call Barry County Central Dispatch at 269948-4800 ext. 1 for a burn permit. The dispatcher will ask for name, address, nearest cross street to the address, telephone number and what is going to be burned. Those living in Assyria Township may call the Bellevue Fire Department at 269-7633262. Residents in Hastings, Baltimore, Irving, Carlton or Rutland townships should call the Hastings Fire Department at 269-945-5384. Anyone living in Thornapple or Yankee Springs townships should call 269-795-7243. Permits will not be issued for any building or demolition materials or for any other manmade materials. Failure to obtain a burn permit may result in a citation or a bill if the fire gets out of control and the fire department has to respond. Burn permits are issued on a dayto-day basis only and are free. Nashville Dam removal project awarded grant The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded the Barry Conservation District a $200,000 Inland Fisheries grant for the removal of the Nashville Dam, located just west of M-66 in the village of Nashville. The dam is one of six on the main stem of the Thornapple River, the others being operational hydroelectric power-producing structures. Removal of the Nashville structure is tentatively scheduled for 2009, pending the receipt of necessary permits and completion of engineering studies. The dam will be replaced by a weir system that will provide a gradual slope to compensate for the height of the existing dam and will allow for fish passage from the upper to lower reaches of the watershed. Prior to receiving the grant, the Barry Conservation District (BCD), along with project partners from the DNR, the Thornapple River Watershed Council, the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: 77533083 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Development Council and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality worked with the Nashville Village Council and its dam committee to explore management, maintenance and removal options for the structure. Lack of funding for dam maintenance has been an historic issue for the village, and research provided very few grant options for dam repair or replacement. Two dam safety inspections in the past decade recommended several maintenance activities and noted increasing concern for the stability of the structure. In weighing the decision, council members considered the cost of needed repairs, potential liability issues, long-term maintenance funding and the availability of DNR funds to remove the structure. Many citizens participated in council meetings, voicing concerns about landscape changes resulting from the removal of the dam. The council formed a dam committee consisting of citizens and council members to research issues and concerns. A new section of the BCD Web site, www.barrycd.org, has project information and updates. Questions about the project can be directed to the Barry Conservation District office at 269-948-8056 ext. 3, or to joanne.barnard@mi.nacdnet.net. Love it or hate it, the federal stimulus money is going to have a major impact on the State of Michigan’s budget over the next two years. During that time period, the Feds will be sending almost $3 billion to Michigan to start with. Think of that as the base amount. Education will be the biggest winner out of that, coming in at just under $1 billion. The base money will be spread over 10 different departments according to the purposes dictated in the stimulus bill. Here are the details of that money allocation: Community Health — $45.5 million Education — $962.66 million Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth — $344.77 million Department of Environmental Quality — $248.6 million History, Arts and Libraries — $350,000 Department of Human Services — $435 million Management and Budget — $2 million Military and Veterans Affairs — $7.9 million Michigan State Police — $1 million Treasury/Michigan Strategic Fund — $9.3 million Michigan already has one of the most generous Medicaid matches from the federal government in the country. This is because economic factors determine how much they match. The poorer the state is, the better the ODYSSEY, continued from page 3 mony at 6 p.m. High-placing teams advance to the state tournament at East Kentwood High School on April 18. Advancement to the state level is based on a formula for each division. In the Earth Trek problem, the Division I team from Delton Kellogg Middle School will be going on to compete at the state level, scoring 327.42 out of a possible 350 points. At the award ceremonies, in addition to medals presented to the top three teams in each division, special awards were given. An Outstanding Omer Award was presented for the team that best represented the Odyssey of the Mind philos- Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads We will be open for Easter! Sunday, April 12 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations Suggested Easter Menu This is not a brunch buffet. Do not stand in line this year, let us serve you - it is what we do best! Roasted Prime Rib with Wild Mushroom Jus 17.99 Herbed Baked Chicken 12.99 Rock Sole with Crab Stuffing 16.99 Broccoli Chicken Pinwheels 14.99 Shrimp Scampi 15.99 Crimini Mushroom Pasta 3.99 Baked Ham with Pineapple Salsa 12.99 – Little Seat Menu – (10 years and younger) 5.99 A variety of seasonal desserts will be available Weekly Dinner Features Still Available South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 match. Details and additional legislation are still pending from Washington, but likely even more money will be sent for Medicaid. That additional money may be measured in the billions. The Obama Administration now expects that Michigan will receive about $7 billion dollars total, under the direct funding formulas in the stimulus bill. Much ado was made about the stimulus package being for shovel-ready projects. It was sold under the intent of it putting people back to work on all these projects. Well, the majority of the infrastructure funding was not included in the final bill. All told, road and bridge funding nationwide totaled about $30 billion out of the $800 billion package. Michigan’s cut is $873 million at this point, which must be spent in the next 120 days. On top of all this, even more money will be up for grabs. States will compete for alternative energy projects, broadband expansion, education proposals and much more. This portion could total billions more. In the coming weeks, details about the federal strings attached and the specifics on how, exactly, the money is to be spent should become clearer. What is unclear is how Michigan and other states will handle the steep drop-off in the budget two years from now. 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Renatra Fusca awards for amazing excellence were given to the Shock Waves Division II team from St. John Vianney. This team came in first but also received this award for excellence and exceptional creativity. Also receiving a Renatra Fusca award for their spontaneous performance and a perfect score was the Thomas M. Ryan Division I Superstition team. �Page 6 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner 77533357 Area Obituaries Certified Financial Planning Frederick Raymond Ziegler Randy Teegardin, CFP.® Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Investment opportunities include non deposit investments which are: Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Worship Together… 77532763 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 5th Sunday in Lent - March 29 First Communion 10 a.m.; Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wed. Lenten Service - April 1 - Supper 6 p.m.; Worship 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour for Confirmation Students; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 KALAMAZOO – Maxine L. Louden of Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton, passed away unexpectedly March 24, 2009, at her home. Maxine was born in Kalamazoo on November 12, 1933, the daughter of Jasper and Neta (Hudson) Armintrout. She was 1952 graduate of Delton Kellogg Schools. Maxine was a former employee of Hastings Manufacturing. She enjoyed knitting and quilting and was an avid reader, especially of romance novels. She is survived by a daughter, Lori (J.R.) Klutts of Troy; a son, James Louden and Patricia Sneed of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Holly (Mark) Morris of Kalamazoo; a brother, Orin "Pat" (Zelma) Armintrout of Delton; sisters, Doris (Dale) Null, of Shelbyville and Charline (Fred) Lewis of Delton; a sister-in-law, Charlene Armintrout of Plainwell; her former mother-in-law, Madeline Louden of Delton; several nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jasper " Jack" Armintrout. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Sister Constance Fifelski, OP, will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time. Private interment will take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to: Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, 913 E. Alcott, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Erin (Sonny) Frazier of Grand Haven, Susan Margaret (Deane) Brunson of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, Betsy (Francis) Lindgren of Shelbyville; one son, Daniel Proctor (Diane) Buerge of Hastings; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jason (Kimber) Mahler and sons Jack and Joe of Washington, D.C.; Lori Eyer and son Chase of Grand Rapids; Erin (Timothy) Albright of Grand Haven and their three daughters, Jess, Audrey, Emily and son Nicholas; Jennifer (Peter) Manning of Mableton, Ga. and daughter Mackenzie and son Luke; Jeffrey Jacobs of Yankee Springs and his daughter Madison and two sons Johnathon Hamish and Kilian; Matthew (Amy) Lindgren of Ada and his three daughters, Mackenzie, Brielle, Ciera and son Crue; Brian Martisius of Laramie, Wy.; Justin Martisius of Grand Rapids; Kate Martisius of Belmont and son Nolan; Kevin Martisius of Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. You can meet with the family an hour prior to service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Jeffrey Garrison will officiate. Memorials can be made to the Hastings High School Athletic Boosters, Attn: Mike Goggins, 520 W. South St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneral home.net. Emily C. Van Matre YANKEE SPRINGS – Emily C. Van Matre, age 91, of Yankee Springs, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2009 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Emily was born on August 19, 1917, the second daughter of Andrew B. and Johanna (DeKoster) Engel. She was raised at the family home on State St., Chicago, Ill. She often recalled all the fun times she had as a child and teen. She married Jerome J. Van Matre on July 29, 1937 in Crown Point, Ind. They were married six years when Jerome was called to service in World War II. During the war, her family moved to Michigan and she came along. When the war was over, they decided to stay in Michigan. They bought the store in Bowens Mills and operated that for several years. Later they bought the small farm on Bowens Mills Road She was a housewife and worked in their insurance agency until they sold it in 1976. She was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church. She was a life member of Hastings OES and served many functions of that organization. Emily also was a 4-H leader for 35 years and belonged to Middleville Extension for over 60 years. She was a proud member of Floral Garden Club where she met her best friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw, Holly A. and Bruce Steiner. Emily leaves behind a granddaughter whom she was so proud, Jo Hannah (Nathan) Holbrook. Also to mourn her are nieces, Emily Mugridge, Sherri Green and Beverly Segafus and her nephews, Vance Pennington and Andy Pennington; and many more nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind DeEtte Baker, her best friend. There will be no services. Anyone who wishes to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Hastings City Library. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, 269-795-3694. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 of crushed gravel from Aggregate Industries for an amount not to exceed $16,770. Lease agreements were awarded to Dale Dickinson, LAS Leasing, Daniel Rice, Floyd Etts and Richard Jousma for truck parking spaces on East State Street. The council approved a draft of a trail easement agreement pertaining to plans for a trail along the Thornapple River. The council is currently presenting the agreement to those owning property on the proposed trail. The next Hastings City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the council chambers at city hall. Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings Maxine L. Louden HASTINGS – Harold (Hal) Paul Buerge, age 94, of Hastings, passed quietly at his home Monday, March 23, 2009. Hal was born January 17, 1915 in Reed City, Mich. and graduated from Reed City High School in 1934. His wife of 66 years, Margaret (Peg), preceded him in death on June 13, 2007. Hal was a “newspaper man” most of his life, starting in high school at the Osceola County Herald, and moving on to the TimesNews in Mount Pleasant. In 1941, he married Margaret in Evart, Mich. and took a job as the advertising manager at the Birmingham (Michigan) Eccentric where it grew into the largest weekly newspaper in the country. After 18 years in Birmingham, Hal moved his family to Hastings and worked as the advertising manager of the Hastings Banner. He always had a passion for community service and was involved for many years with the Lions Club and Kiwanis, where he always led them in song. Hal finished his career as a publisher’s rep. with Thomas Register Industrial Directory. After retirement, he was the executive director of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce for 2-1/2 years. As an athletic official for 32 years, he indulged his passion for sports working high school and college football and basketball games. Hal was a member of the Hastings Country Club for over 30 years and a member of Riverbend Golf Course during his final years of a longtime passion for the game of golf. Hal had a special way with words and wrote rhymes about current issues, sports, friends, relatives and all aspects of daily life. He always said, “If it can be said, I can write it in verse.” And he could by evidence of his two books of rhymes he had published with help from his good friend Neil Braendle. Hal made many friends during his long life and always said, “The best way to have a friend is to be a friend,” a quote he learned from his mother and took to heart for the rest of his life. Wherever Hal went, whatever he did, there was no better place on earth than his beloved Reed City. He remembered names, dates, places and more about his hometown and was proud that he had given Reed City High School its nickname, the “Coyotes.” Hal is survived by his three daughters, Jan COUNCIL, continued from page 1 This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS - Frederick Raymond Ziegler, age 91, of Hastings, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2009, at Tendercare of Hastings. Fred was born on April 6, 1917, the son of Gregory and Eleanor (Winling) Ziegler. He grew up in Weare/Hart, Mich.. As a teen, during the depression years, he was at the Civilian Conservation Camp near Luddington, where he learned woodworking and the carpenter trade. He moved to Hastings in 1936, where he worked at Hastings Manufacturing and later at Eaton Manufacturing, in Battle Creek. He married Betty Louise McMillen on June 17, 1939. Fred entered the Army on March 20, 1943, and was assigned to the Army Air Corps. He was a Tech Sergeant in the 736th Bomb Squadron during WWII, where he flew on many bombing missions in Europe. He received Silver and Bronze Battle Stars, Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, Campaign Ribbons, and 15th Air Force Certificate of Valor, along with the good conduct medal. After the war, he returned to Hastings and was a self-employed contractor, working mostly as a finish carpenter. As a skilled cabinetmaker, there are many kitchens, dens and homes in the Hastings area that still show his finely detailed work. He built his own home in the early 50s, where he resided until his health dictated staying at Tendercare. Fred was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Hastings Knights of Columbus, including service as Grand Knight. He was a member of the American Legion Post 45 and served as commander in 1953. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards and golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Betty, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son, Ray Ziegler of Hastings; his sister, Catherine Ziegler of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. According to his wishes there will be no visitation. The Rite of Christian Burial Service was held at St. Rose of Lima Church on Monday, March 23, 2009, with The Rev. Alfred Russell officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Research. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings is caring for the family’s needs. Please share a memory with Fred’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Harold (Hal) Paul Buerge �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies BOY, Colten Alan Wiest, born at Metro Health on Jan. 22, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. to Stacey Campeau and Joe Wiest of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by sibling Becca Campeau. Grandparents are Connie Edwards of Martin and Bob Nielsen of Alpena. Great grandparents are Larry and Pauline Wierenga of Alto. BOY, Travis Russell, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 14, 2009 at 4:46 a.m. to Deann Weeks of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kaylee Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17, 2009 at 7:51 p.m. to Amy and Jacob Williams of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Katelyn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. to Braden Phillip Scott and Denise Marie Dennis of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Camden Charles, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. to Jason and Jamie Lawrence of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Coletin Everette, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. to William and Lori Wright of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emma Joan, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. to Rebecca and Luke Warner of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael Wayne, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24, 2009 at 7:02 p.m. to Jennifer Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Mercedes Analyn, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. to Tina and Ken Mitchell of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Philip Duane Jr., born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2009 at 3:54 p.m. to Philip and Cheri Schrenk of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Bryce Garrett, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. to Lyndell and Jennifer Day of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Michiah Ray Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2009 at 8:02 a.m. to Barbara and Michael Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Jacob Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2009 at 5:09 p.m. to Megan and Keith Kemen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Tori Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2009 at 9:09 p.m. to April and Eric Morgan of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jonathan Alexander, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. to Randy and Judy Friedhoff of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Liam Patrick, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2009 at 7:11 p.m. to Lorri Holder of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Audrey Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28, 2009 at 7:35 a.m. to Caleb Aicken and Jessica Brott of Woodland/Grand Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Gloria Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. to Giovanni and Kristina Spotts-Scorelle of Lansing. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 17 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Jo, born at Pennock Hospital on March 2, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. to Melissa Wallace and Floyd “Bud” Disman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. BOY, Logan Jay, born at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. to Kimberly Main and Jason Miller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kaden James, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. to Brian and Tory Rohrbacher of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Loganne Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2009 at 5 p.m. to Rachel Deppe and Nick Norton of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Julie Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on March 9, 2009 at 8:12 a.m. to Nathan and Cyndi Brearley of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Lexi Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on March 10, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. to Bethany Draper and Tim Huizenga of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joseph Timothy Furrow, born at Pennock Hospital on March 10, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. to Ben and Tracy Furrow of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sandy’s Country Kitchen at 1114 Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs. This is a licensed kitchen. This is a fundraiser that all involved hope will be fun for the chefs, the volunteers and the tasters. Funds will stay in Barry County and will be used to support the Red Cross van program and help with the renovation of office space donated by Miller Real Estate. Chefs may not use any home-canned items. All meat and vegetables must be purchased from a supermarket. All sponsors will get recognition, and Englerth said he hopes sponsors will come at all financial levels. The cost for participating as a chef is $20, and each chef will receive a $10 gift certificate from Sandy’s. Tickets to taste the chili are available in advance at Sandy’s for $3 and will be available March 28 for $5. Donations also can be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, PO Box 219, Hastings MI 49058, Attn.: Mark Englerth. It is important to mark on the Hickory Corners boy dies after bike accident by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A 12-year-old Hickory Corners boy was killed March 19 as he was riding his bicycle on Hickory Road just east of Brooklodge Road in Barry Township. According to Barry Township Police Officer Chris Martin, who is investigating the accident, Andrew Scott Callighan, a sixth grade student at Gull Lake Middle School, was struck by a Ford Ranger driven by an 18year-old Hickory Corners female whose 77532971 • Wheel Alignment • Brakes • A/C Repair • Shocks & Struts • Water Pumps • Belts & Hoses • Tires • Intake & Head Gasket Repair • Timing Belts • Tune Ups • Exhaust • Computer Scan & Diagnosis • Batteries • Starters & Alternators • Wheel Bearings “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Dennis Thiss, Owner name is being withheld pending results of the investigation. Martin said alcohol was not a factor in the accident and that Callighan was not wearing a helmet. He was airlifted from the scene to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and was pronounced dead at noon on March 21. His death was ruled as being caused by head trauma. The Michigan State Police accident investigation team is assisting Barry Township police in the investigation. The question of how communities can build strong, resilient, local economies is answered by filmmaker Chris Bedford in a new documentary film. "Coming Home: E.F. Schumacher and the Reinvention of the Local Economy." The film is a case study of the Massachusetts town of Great Barrington and the efforts made by the E.F. Schumacher Society to implement solutions to improve the local economy. It begins with the nation’s first community land trust and first community supported agriculture effort and ends with the development of the nation’s most successful local currency, the BerkShare. The 37-minute documentary also examines low-powered community radio, micro-loan programs, small business scrip issuance, and land-trust-based housing developments. Bedford will be on hand to discuss economic security and how to improve the local economies of Middleville and Caledonia. The event begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building at 128 High St. in Middleville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and early arrival is recommended. The free event is sponsored by Local Future, a nonprofit education organization. For more information, visit LocalFuture.org. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Social News Thornapple Lake Estates “A Country Setting on Thornapple Lake” What plans have you made for your income tax return? Chili cook-off will aid Red Cross transportation by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, March 28, diners sampling the chili being served at the “Chili ShootOut” at Sandy’s will have an opportunity to bid on silent auction items. Mark Englerth, volunteer transportation director for the Barry County Red Cross, said he is looking for the best chili cooks in the area to compete in the first Chili Shoot-Out which he hopes will become an annual event. The fundraiser should attract chefs with secret recipes in the traditional (or Texas style) with no beans, non-traditional or a white chili version. Judges who have volunteered their tummies to the task are State Rep. Rick Jones from Eaton County and Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton. State Rep. Brian Calley will judge the entries on style and emcee the afternoon. Judges will select a first and second place winner and there will be a “People’s Choice” The cooks can begin preparing their recipes Safie-Wells Jim and Carla Safie of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Louise Safie to Kurtis Alvan Wells, son of Kurt and Dawn Wells of Grand Rapids. Kathryn is a 2008 graduate of Central Michigan University and received her Bachelor of Science in Education. Kurtis is a 2007 graduate of Central Michigan University and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The couple will wed May 30, 2009 in Hastings, Mich. and reside in Pittsburgh, Penn. Speaker and film on energizing local economies check’s memo line, ‘for Barry County.’ The Chili Shoot-Out committee is looking for volunteers, as well. Anyone who would like more information about creating chili, sponsoring the event or volunteering may call Sondra Lubbers at 269-795-2589 or Laura Runge at 616-318-2379. There is no better time then NOW to invest in your own home! Thornapple Lake Estates is a Manufactured Housing Community on beautiful Thornapple Lake, conveniently located between Hastings and Nashville. We have an inventory of both single and double wide homes for sale, all at competitive pricing. Financing available with low to no down payment requirement to qualified buyers. Call today 517-852-1514 04540426 77532938 �Page 8 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock On Saturday and Sunday, the Depot complex will be open for the annual doll and toy show. There will also be a sale of baked goods. Residents may bring any toys or dolls they would like to display on Friday afternoon. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Hosts will be Darla Forshey, Lourine Henry and Dawn and Kim Deardorff. Next week, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet one week early so members may attend Maundy Thursday services in their own churches. The program on Thursday, April 2 will be at 7 p.m. On Sunday, at Central United Methodist Church, the praise group “Fret Not” provided much of the music. Dr. John Hemming was worship leader and Don Goodemoot, lay leader, led the service. The skit “Security Check” was used at the time usually used for the sermon with Karl Klynstra and Laura Foreback having the speaking parts with others in acting roles. Pastor Eric Beck and family are on vacation. Newborn Evan Nicholas VanderPlas of Grand Rapids was honored by a rose on the altar of Central United Methodist Church Sunday. He is the first child of Nick and April VanderPlas, the first grandchild of Alan and Kathy Decker of Hastings, a great-grandson of Virginia Decker and Norene Mosson of Lake Odessa. He weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces. Lakewood School’s spring break begins on Friday, April 3, and runs for 10 days. On Thursday, the Lake Odessa Community Library hosted Barbara Nurenberg who gave an interesting presentation on use of herbal teas. Guests had a time to sample the tea and get free packets of several flavors. Sixteen ladies attended. On Friday of last week, members of the Reiser family were in Valparaiso, Ind. for the funeral of Miss Ann Reiser. She had been on the faculty of the University. Hundreds attended her service. He visitation on the previous day brought a multitude who spoke on how her life had impacted theirs. Ed Reiser was her closest cousin. Burial was later at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing alongside her parents. Funeral services were held on Monday at a Grand Ledge funeral home for Ila Thomas who died in Lansing on March 18. Born in Hastings, she was retired as an LPN at Sparrow Hospital. She is survived by children and a sister, Etta Allen of Belding. She had been married 62 years to George Marvin Thomas. Her parents were Homer and Pearley (Sackett) Waldron. Siblings Genevia, Beulah and Orville had predeceased her. MALIK, continued from page 1 Judge Holman bound Malik over on all three counts. “We do not argue that Mr. Malik was legally intoxicated at the time of the accident,” Evans said. “But as the trooper testified, he may very well have been under the influence of alcohol and a Schedule 1 controlled substance. It is illegal in Michigan to be operating a vehicle under the influence of any amount of a Schedule 1 controlled substance.” Judge Holman agreed and also ruled that there can be no argument that Malik was driving on a suspended license. As to the charge of negligent homicide, Judge Holman agreed that while motorcycles often can be difficult to see on the highway, that alone does not negate a driver’s responsibility in an accident. Malik has a long history with the Barry County court system, first publicly recorded when he was 17 years old and eligible to be charged in adult court. His first brush with the adult system came in April 2001 when he was arrested for unlawful driving away an automobile. Until his accident that killed Yonkers, that was the only felony conviction on Malik’s record. In total, Malik has been arrested 14 times as an adult and has served a total of only 134 days behind bars. In 10 of his 14 arrests, he was arrested and released the same day or the next day. Malik has been arrested more than a dozen times for violating his probation by either driving while intoxicated, driving while his license was suspended or both. Malik also was involved in four incidents that occurred while he was in jail, but details of the circumstances were not available. The incidents occurred Nov. 18, 2001, Dec. 27, 2001, Aug. 9, 2002, and June 12, 2004. All were classified as non-serious incidents on Malik’s jail record. Evans said earlier that conviction of driving under the influence causing death and driving while license suspended causing death are both felonies for which Malik could be sentenced to serve up to 15 years in prison. Conviction of negligent homicide is a twoyear felony, he said. Judge Holman agreed to continue Malik’s current bond of $7,500. Evans, who said his office is not aware of any instances of Malik violating his bond conditions, did not object. 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I have always tried to teach her to be respectful and honest. The school has a rule that cell phones are to be kept in lockers until the end of the day, but all the kids, including mine, carry their phones in their pockets. During class yesterday, one of the girls left her ringer on. The teacher heard it and asked who had cell phones on them. No one would admit it. When she threatened to have the class searched, my child and one other 'fessed up. They were told to pick up their phones from the principal when school was over, and that if they were caught with a phone again, it would result in a six-day suspension. I think this is unfair to the children who were honest. If the teacher threatened to search them, she should have followed through. My daughter said, "Thanks for trying to raise me right, but today it wasn't too good. I should have kept my phone in my pocket like everyone else." How would you handle this situation with the teacher, and what do I say to my child? — TDC Dear TDC: We are sympathetic, but your child was in violation of a school rule. Unfortunately, by letting the other children break the same rule, the lesson learned was that it's better to be dishonest. We're sure the teacher will argue that had your daughter kept her cell phone in her locker, she would have stayed out of trouble altogether, and that is the lesson you need to reinforce. Yes, the other students got away with it, but life is sometimes unfair. Your daughter sounds like a good kid, and if you don't magnify the injustice, she will get over it. Gold digger is pursuing dying friend 301 N. Main (M-66), Nashville • We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! Annie’s MAILBOX 616-891-2400 02706899 ® 77528605 The The Office of Dr. Nancy K. McClear would like to announce the retirement of longtime receptionist Linda Tayor. Patients and well-wishers are invited to stop by on her last day, March 31, for refreshments. Linda has been a part of the office for nearly 15 years, working for the former owner Dr. Lynn McConnell up until his retirement in 2005. A new face, Deb Meade will also be on hand to meet and greet the patients she will soon be working with. 77533083 Dear Annie: My friend "Joe" is dying of cancer. He can be helped if he gets chemo, but he's fallen in love with a woman who wants to marry him only to get his money. She's planning the wedding for next week and wants the two of them to take a six-week vacation before he gets treatment. I think he should get treatment first because the cancer has spread and he's getting worse. I'm not the only one who disapproves. Joe's siblings don't like it either, but they think he should find out for himself that his fiancee is a gold digger. I think we should do something before it's too late. What's your opinion? — A Good Friend Dear Friend: There's not much you can do if Joe is in love. It's okay to express your concerns about postponing treatment. But will the chemo improve his quality of life or just prolong a debilitating state? Friends and family often grasp at any effort that holds out promise, but it may not be what Joe wants. And if the gold digger makes him happy, please try to accept her so you can be there when he needs you. Survival of the faithful-est may ring true Dear Annie: I hope it's not too late to respond to the letters about why men have affairs, because one has been bothering me. "Hollis, N.H." says men are like primates and biologically programmed to mate with all females. I find that offensive and ridiculous. It's either a cheap slam on men or used to justify a promiscuous lifestyle. It can't be squared with the reality of sexually transmitted diseases. The argument is that mating with all willing females is biologically built in because it maximizes a man's chance of producing offspring. But it also maximizes his chance of dying of a sexually transmitted disease. I just wonder why STDs are never part of these analogies. — Eric in Ottawa, Ontario Dear Eric: The logical conclusion of that analogy is that the men who are biologically programmed to cheat will eventually die out, and those who are left will be less genetically predisposed to behave that way. An interesting thought. Impending visit worries mother of six Dear Annie: I haven't seen my in-laws since we moved across the country three years ago. They are coming in May for a twoweek visit and staying in our home with us and our six children. When we lived closer, the grandparents insisted on taking our oldest kids on excursions, but then they would ignore them, neglect to feed them or sometimes forget they were along. One child got lost — twice — at a large city festival. When the police brought him back, his grandparents hadn't noticed he was missing. These grandparents also don't communicate well. Nearly every day they get into arguments that end in swearing and giving each other the silent treatment for hours. My kids hate being with them. When we moved away, we could claim conflicting schedules to avoid the outings. Now the grandparents insist that during their visit they take each child somewhere to "get to know them better" since they haven't seen them for so long. Their health and age may make this their last visit, so they're pouring on the guilt. The older kids can manage now, but they are warning their younger siblings not to go anywhere with the grandparents. My husband, who has a selective memory and is an eternal optimist, wants to give them another chance. However, cousins who live near them say they've only gotten worse. My husband and I must work and won't be able to supervise every minute. How do we discourage these outings without offending them? (And they are easily offended.) — Dreading the In-Laws Dear Dreading: Inform the in-laws that you will not permit the younger children to take individual outings. An older sibling must accompany them. Then instruct your children not to go anywhere with Grandma and Grandpa without your permission. No exceptions for any reason. If the in-laws are offended, so be it. Your children's welfare must come first. The kiss was just a kiss, now what? Dear Annie: I am having trouble with my boyfriend, "Michael." I'm in the ninth grade and he's in the eighth. We've been going out since November, and a few days ago he asked me to kiss him. The next day he confessed that he thinks he's too young for kissing. Annie, to be honest, I was nervous when he asked me to kiss him because it was my first kiss, as well, and it wasn't exactly the best. I'd never admit that to him, though. I'm confused. If he thought he was too young, why did he ask me to kiss him? Please don't judge us. I just want straight advice. — In Love in California Dear In Love: Why did you kiss him? Because you wanted to try it and you like him. He probably felt the same way. But afterward, he may have gotten a bit anxious about where it could lead and decided he wasn't ready. That was wise. When you aren't sure about these things, it's best not to do them. Or, it's possible he felt that he disappointed you, in which case, he may ask again when he gathers the courage. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Around the city The following is an excerpt from a book written by Victor Hugo Walton about his life in Hastings. Several stories from his book will be reprinted here in the coming weeks.. Over the years of my youth, my friends and I could always find adventure downtown, even if it involved no more than a walk down State Street to see what we could see. I’d walk downtown from our Green Street home through all the backyards and ending up at the Windstorm Insurance Office driveway, on the southwest corner of Broadway and State. I would then negotiate the Civil War Monument and go over to the firehouse, on the opposite, or northeast, corner. When I was really young, I’d go in and check out the movie posters, and then to Hastings Hotel. Kitty corner from the hotel was the Banner office. Sometimes, when the weather was hot, they would have the window open on the Church Street side, and I would go over and watch that noisy old lineotype machine run for awhile. I now had a choice. Do I go to Candyland, next to the Banner, just step in for a minute to smell that wonderful sweet fresh candy smell, or do I go back across the street to the Miller’s Ice Cream Store side and then past the coffee shop, and down the block beyond the empty lot east to the 5- and 10-cent store, with its wooden floors that always squeaked, and finally the National Bank, at the corner of State and Jefferson? Dad’s office was located up on the second floor. If my “butch” needed a trim so that it would look almost as good as Jack Kelley’s “flat top,” I’d make a quick visit to Mom up at the office to get my 50 cents for the haircut and then go down to the basement to Fox’s Barber Shop, run by Greely and Keith. I will always remember the outside metal staircase that led to their shop from State Street and the clank, clank, clank sound as people would go to and from the barber shop. I shall always remember the smell of “rosewater,” “Old Spice,” and other pungent barber shop odors and reading all those old back issues of Field and Stream. If Mom gave my 60 rather than 50 cents, I would have enough change from the haircut to go across the street to Reed’s Drug Store for a cherry Coke and still have change left over. Rick Kenfield wrote in his last letter that: “Reed’s Drug Store was the most classical American drug store I have ever known. It had the best soda fountain in Hastings, and the place always smelled good. It had one of those lighted, heated glass cases of hot nuts that was always tempting.” If it was a nice day, I’d continue on down the north side of State Street past the Walldorff and MacArthur Furniture Store, Leary’s Auto and Sport Center (if we are considering this description to be after Barry’s theater closed), passed the East End Cigar Store, (Beckwith’s Barber Shop), and to the corner of State and Michigan Avenue near the railroad tracks. Straight across was Reahm Motor Sales. The bowling alley and the grain elevator were to the left up, Michigan Avenue near the railroad tracks. While I never gave it much thought at the time, that was the first and last bowling alley I have ever seen on the second floor. To return back west on State Street, I’d cross to the Trio Cafe (the bus stop). The Trio is where all the “hoods” hung out and girls of questionable character were called “the Trio Girls.” Then I’d pass the City Food and Beverage, Taffee Pharmacy, a couple of other stores, Cordes News Service, and Baird’s Clothing Store, which later became Cleveland’s. Then I’d proceed past J.C. Penney’s and Hodges Jewelers to the Hastings City Bank on the corner of Jefferson and State. If I looked south on Jefferson I could see Banghart’s (later Dale’s) Bakery and “Monkey Wards” and one of the few town bars up near the corner of Court and Jefferson. Now, from the Hastings City Bank, I could continue straight west on State Street past Ben Franklin, which was run by Tom Cumming’s dad, or take a left on Jefferson and then cut down the alley road next to Dale’s Bakery and walk along behind the State Street stores, past the “farmer’s market” on the left and down the driveway between the Banner office and the Post Office, ending up back on Church Street. Straight ahead was the Barry County Courthouse. If I walked around it to the south I would come to the Barry County Jail, on the corner of Court and Broadway. Maybe I’d be lucky enough to see “Tiny” try to get into his car. From there, I would retrace my route through the backyards of Hastings and arrive home about 15 minutes later. If I walked on the sidewalk, instead of cross lots, I would sometimes play the old “Step on a crack and break your mother’s back” game. I used to relish the fact that I could make it all the way home without stepping on a single crack all the way home. Of course, downtown adventures were enhanced when in the company of a friend or two. Mike McGuire’s father ran the local grain elevator downtown. As a farm community, the local grain elevator was a pretty important business. A couple of times a week, a train would come into the siding and load up with grain produced on Barry County farms. Mike and I would ride down there on our bikes and spend the afternoon playing “don’tlet-the-workers-catch-you-in-here,” and cops and robbers and just basically messin’ around. The big deal was that we had bins containing tons of freshly cut grain to play in. For sure, I will never forget the smell of fresh-cut grain. Speaking of smells, how about the smell of burning leaves in the fall? I used to volunteer to rake the whole lawn so that I could burn the leaves in the street. Although I fully understand the environmental concerns, I think that there should be a specific fall day during which a three-hour period is set aside for the burning of leaves so that all young people can experience the uniquely wonderful pungent odor. Across from Bruce and Helene Banghart’s folks’ bakery was a “freezer bin store,” a new concept at the time. It’s where people could rent a refrigerated locker to keep their frozen foods in. Very few people had that capability in their homes. Except for a small counter area at the front where customers were greeted and business was transacted, the whole store was a basically giant freezer with dozens of lockers of various sizes. We never saw anybody around; neither customers nor workers. So, even in the summer time, my friends and I found ways to create “true Arctic adventure” by simply sneaking into the main room of the huge freezer and then testing our character by seeing how long we could stand it. In those days you had character if you could work hard and honestly for what you got and could “tough it out” through adversity. I still hold these truths to be self-evident. As I now reflect on those childhood “games” we were always inventing, they nearly always involved personal challenges, and I believe they may have had an unplanned contribution to my sense of reliance, independence and confidence and beat any lecture I ever got from my parents. Lectures were rare anyway. Of course, if you think that the “freeze game” sounded a little unusual, how about “Mumble-D-Peg?” This game was popular in the neighborhood gang for awhile. This game involved a series of maneuvers where the open blade of your jackknife was pointed and positioned on some part of your body, like your left shoulder, elbow or knee, or (gently) on the top of your head and held erect with the tip of the “pointing” finger of your right hand. The idea was to flip it so that it would stick in the ground. If successful, i.e. a good clean upright stick, then you would proceed to another part of your body. Stand the knife up with the tip of your finger and flip, etc. There was a set progressions of knife positions which were determined to be increasingly difficult from which to flip and stick cleanly. The idea was to see who could do it the best and longest (or without sustaining serious bodily injury). Mike McGuire seemed to excel at this game. Give the gift of NEWS! Send friends and family a gift subscription to The BANNER! To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Upgrade your portfolio in 2009 It’s no secret that 2008 was rough on most investors. And 2009 didn’t get off to a particularly good start, either. Yet there’s still plenty of time left this year to upgrade your investment portfolio in a way that can help you stay on track toward your longterm goals. But what exactly does it mean to “upgrade” your portfolio? Do you have to systematically go through your investments and eliminate all those that performed poorly last year? Or should you just sell of any investments that you think are risky? Neither one of these ideas are good solutions. In the first place, a severe bear market such as we’ve experienced tends to drag everything down, even quality investments. Furthermore, you can’t get rid of all investments that carry some risk — because all investments carry some risk. So, instead of taking either of these two drastic approaches, consider the following moves: • Review your portfolio objectives. Your investment objectives are based in large part on your risk tolerance and your stage of life. If these factors have changed, you may need to rebalance your portfolio. In fact, it’s a good idea to rebalance your holdings at least once a year, no matter what’s going on in the markets or in your life. • Increase your portfolio’s quality. Right now, you can find many quality investments that are very attractively priced. In past market recoveries, these types of investments usually have recovered faster than lowerquality ones. And because the biggest gains usually occur early in market rallies, you don’t want to wait too long to explore these opportunities. • Don’t overload on a single investment. In general, it’s not a good idea to have a single stock take up more than five percent of your portfolio. In recent months, many investors have learned the hard way about the dangers of holding too much stock in a single company — even one that once appeared to be a “blue chip” firm. And the same principle applies to your employer’s stock — if it’s offered as an option in your 401(k), don’t go overboard on it. • Own a sufficient number of stocks. How many stocks should own to diversify the equity portion of your portfolio? There’s no one right answer for everyone, but to really attain proper diversification, you may need to own at least 20 or 25 stocks, spread out among all the major industry sectors. Of course, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it can give you more chances for success while helping reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. • Invest in a range of fixed-income securities. Just as you need to own a reasonable amount of stocks, you should also own a number of fixedincome vehicles — perhaps 10 to 20, depending on your situation. You can diversify these holdings by purchasing different types of bonds — corporate, municipal and Treasury — and certificates of deposit. To further diversify, buy fixed-income vehicles with varying maturities. You can’t control the economy or the financial markets. But by following the proven techniques described above, you can help control your own financial destiny. Take action soon. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.22 unchanged AT&T 26.33 +.96 CMS Energy Corp. 12.03 +.20 Coca-Cola Co. 44.02 +2.57 Dow Chemical Co. 8.64 +.58 Exxon Mobil 69.38 +.29 Family Dollar Stores 31.28 -.26 Ford Motor Co. 2.86 +.58 First Financial Bancorp 9.15 +1.33 General Motors 3.20 +.73 Intl. Bus. Machine 98.30 +5.39 JCPenney Co. 19.17 +2.53 Johnson & Johnson 52.70 +1.98 Kellogg Co. 37.17 -.70 McDonald’s Corp. 53.56 -.08 Pfizer Inc. 13.92 -.34 Sears Holding 44.41 +4.91 Spartan Motors 3.78 +.32 TCF Financial 12.39 +.24 Wal-Mart Stores 51.08 +1.08 Gold $923.80 +$7.00 Silver $13.38 +.71¢ Dow Jones Average 7660.37 +264.67 Volume on NYSE 1.6B +200M COPS program narrowly approved by county board Administrative Assistant Cindy Tietz (right) and Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker appear before the county board Tuesday to talk about the Community Oriented Police Services program. The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 to allow the Barry County Sheriff ’s Department to apply for a Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program grant to fund the hiring of two additional deputies for three years. A fourth year must be approved to funding by the board. Board Chairman Michael Callton, Joe Lyons and Bob Houtman voted against the application. “I just feel that I would rather support sustainable measures,” Callton said. “Three years from now, we are going to be faced with how to continue this program or let two people go who have good jobs. I’m just not comfortable with that.” Sheriff ’s Department Administrative Assistant Cindy Tietz, who was on hand to explain the program and answer questions of the board, said applicants for the two positions will be warned that the program may not continue after four years. Undersheriff Bob Baker explained that the two positions will be an additional court security officer and a community relations officer. “The court security officer will spend his down time going over statistics to help us identify areas of higher instances of crime in the county,” Baker said. “That way, we can better deploy our deputies to provide better community protection.” He said the second officer will be used to establish improved communications throughout the county. “In the old days, in bigger cities, we had cops walking the beat,” Baker said, “and they developed a relationship with the people on their beat. This is something along those lines. Sheriff (Dar) Leaf feels that the more we can interact with the citizens, the better we can serve them.” Author to conduct post abortion healing seminar in Delton The author of “Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion,” Sydna Masse will conduct a training seminar April 25 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The training seminar for post abortion healing, sponsored by the Delton Women’s Center, takes place from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested people are welcome to attend. The cost of the seminar is $45 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and training material. Registration forms are available on line at www.ramahinternational.org or by phone by calling 269-623-4061. In order to plan for food, registration must be made one week in advance of the seminar. Masse, a post abortive woman, said she experienced God’s healing touch 11 years after her abortion through a crisis pregnancy center’s ministry program. Upon hearing a recent statistic from the research arm of the largest abortion provider in the world that “….43 percent of women will experience abortion at least once by the age of 45 years,” she began efforts to minister directly to these women. She is the founder of Ramah International, Inc. Previous to her work through Ramah, Masse served Dr. James C. Dobson as the manager of Focus on the Family’s Crisis Pregnancy Ministry. During her seven years directing that ministry, she saw first-hand the limited resources available to mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings touched by an abortion decision. That’s why she wrote the book. Sydna currently resides in Englewood, Fl. with her husband and three teenage sons. She travels extensively speaking and training. The church is located at 503 S. Grove Street (M-43 Highway) in Delton. �Page 10 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Women’s volleyball leage winners named Champion in the B League of the Hastings YMCA winter women’s volleyball program was the Viking Chiropractic team, which included (from left) Nicole Honsberger, Abby Mattice, Brea Risner and Nikol Newton. Missing from photo is Sara Hoppes. Motorcycle maintenance leads to house fire A League champions in the Hastings YMCA winter women’s volleyball program are (front row, from left) Krista Sheldon, Brenda Dawe (back) Pam Elkins, Jamie Miller and Dawn Harding. Missing from photo are Chelsea Backe and Valerie Flikkema NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Orangeville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 at the Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell Mi. on March 31, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. The Property tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available at Supervisors Residence located at 12660 Saddler Rd. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). Americans With Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk: Jennifer Goy at phone numbers: Office - 269-664-4522, home - 269-664-4641 THOMAS ROOK SUPERVISOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 269-978-0804 77532882 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 136, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held March 11, 2009. HEALTH BENEFITS ORDINANCE An Ordinance to authorize the Township Board to offer health benefit programs to certain Township officers, employees and their dependants; to ratify existing health benefit programs; to provide the Township Board with authority to modify or terminate health benefit programs; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict; and to provide an effective date. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Prairieville Township Health Benefits Ordinance”. SECTION II. BENEFIT PROGRAMS. The Township Board shall, by resolution, determine all health related benefit programs to be offered to certain Township officers and employees, including but not limited to: A. The type, term and circumstances of any particular health related benefit program including but not limited to life, accident, health, hospitalization, medical insurance and cafeteria programs. B. The definition and classes of officers and employees, and their dependants, eligible to receive such benefit(s). C. The age, length of service and any other requirements for eligibility for such benefit(s). D. The amounts, if any, which the Township will expend to procure such benefit(s). E. The formula, amounts, and/or limitations on amounts which may be deducted from the compensation of eligible officers and employees in payment of any portion of the premiums or charges established by the Township Board as being payable by the officers and employees for such benefit(s). The appropriate Township personnel who shall be responsible for daily administration, accounting, reporting and/or supervisory functions for such benefit(s) on the Township’s behalf. SECTION III. RATIFICATION. The Township hereby ratifies and confirms the validity of all health related benefit programs for the benefit of certain officers and employees and their dependants, in existence on the adoption of this Ordinance, including but not limited to life, accident, health, hospitalization, medical insurance and cafeteria programs. SECTION IV AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR TERMINATE PROGRAMS. The Township Board shall have authority, by resolution, to amend, modify or even terminate any health related benefit programs at any future time as may be needed or desired to conform with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and common law, or otherwise as the Township Board may determine in its sole discretion. A fire March 23 partially destroyed a home at the corner of M-37 and River Road south of Hastings. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said the call came from Barry County Central Dispatch at 3:55 p.m., and his men were headed to the blaze one minute later. “It appears that it started on the front porch,” Caris said. “The tenant was working on a motorcycle and something sparked. We are not sure yet what it was, perhaps when he was connecting the battery.” The tenant was Robert Simmons and the property is owned by Dorotha Cooper, Caris said. He estimated the damage to be approximately $35,000 to the structure and about $10,000 to the contents. No injuries reported were reported, but the highway was closed and traffic re-routed. Michigan appointed lead plaintiff in AIG securities case State Treasurer Robert J. Kleine and Attorney General Mike Cox have announced that the State of Michigan has been appointed lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against American International Group Inc. (AIG). AIG was heavily invested in insurance-like contracts called credit default swaps, which were tied to the sub-prime mortgage market. As lead plaintiff, Michigan will manage the litigation on behalf of a class of AIG stock and bond purchasers, negotiate potential settlement terms, and seek to maximize the recovery for the class. If the case goes to trial, the lead plaintiff will make all strategy decisions. "The State of Michigan has an obligation to protect the pension funds for more than 574,000 participants and retirees," said Kleine. "Our decision to pursue lead plaintiff status sends a clear message that we will take every step necessary to recover lost funds and ensure our investments do not fall victim to fraudulent activity.” AIG is one of the world's largest insurance and financial services companies, serving commercial, institutional and individual customers through worldwide property, casualty and life insurance networks. AIG companies also provide retirement services, financial services and asset management. The class-action lawsuit alleges that AIG violated federal securities laws by misleading investors about the scope and risks of the company’s exposure to credit default swaps and other investments tied to the sub-prime mortgage market during the class period covered by the lawsuit, Nov. 10, 2006, to June 6, 2008. "We are putting investment firms on notice: You will be held accountable for reckless actions that put the retirements of thousands of Michigan residents at risk," said Cox. The state has retained the Pennsylvania law firm of Barrack, Rodos and Bacine and the SECTION V. REPEAL. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and shall be of no further force and effect. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication following its adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ordinance may be examined or purchased at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Jill Owen, Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 269-623-2664 77533079 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 Miller Law Firm of Michigan as its counsel. Those firms will also serve as co-lead counsel for the class. The State of Michigan Retirement Systems (SMRS), which invests on behalf of Michigan public school employees, state employees, state police, and Michigan judges, holds combined assets of approximately $40 billion. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on April 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing include: 1. The proposed rezoning of approximately 2.8 acres located in the southeast corner of a 14.5 acre parcel with parcel identification number 08-13-014-030-00 from the Mixed Use District zoning classification to the R-1 Single Family Residential District zoning classification. The subject property is located at the intersection of Tanner Lake Road and Kathryn Drive. This proposed rezoning has been initiated by the Township Board to correctly zone the subject property consistent with the Medium Density Residential planning classification for the subject property according to the Future Land Use map of the Township Master Plan. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan, and the legal description and a map of the subject property, may all be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. 77532946 Robin Hawthorne Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 11 Schools’ budget forum brings few ideas by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On March 18, Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Gary Rider and Finance Director Chris Marcy invited members of the community to share input on potential budget reductions or revenue enhancements for the coming school year. Rider had held three previous meetings with school district staff. At the March 18 public meeting, there were only about 10 people in the audience representing the media, the school unions, staff and administration. Rider mentioned that a meeting in Byron Center brought nearly 300 people to discuss the possible layoff of about 30 positions. He told the group at the Wednesday night meeting, “TK is in good condition, but we want to keep it that way.” According to Rider all schools are facing challenging budget conditions. Rider explained that while the district hopes to reduce the budget from about $27.6 million to about $26 million, staff cuts were not being considered. “Staff and administration have always worked well together,” he said, adding that the goal is to cut waste and improve efficiency and perhaps increase revenue. One way the district is increasing efficiency is by trimming the supply budget by 10 percent. At his meeting with bus drivers, Rider heard suggestions such as going to “paperless” discipline reporting and energy-savings techniques. Bus drivers and parents have also suggested that buses only transport athletes “one way” to nearby events. Students could be picked up at events by parents. Rider said the district will look into this suggestion to see if it could be done safely. It would apply to nearby competitions only. Teacher Ray Rickert suggested that the schools consider cutting back on field trips, leadership training and perhaps even parties. He also suggested some “paperless” report keeping. Rider said that the district would probably go to entirely self-funded field trips where students, parents or organizations would pay the transportation and other costs. — NOTICE — Another suggestion was to delay the purchase of new textbooks. One person in the audience protested due to the fast change in knowledge occurring in modern society. The district is also looking at energy savings. Research is being done on whether erecting a modern wind generator, turbine or other energy savings devices on school property would save money. This is still in the research stage. Rider told those in the audience that he was willing to talk about personal and personnel issues in private. The next school board meeting will be a special meeting Monday, March 30, to present the proposed 2009-10 budget and adjustments for the 2008-09 school year. Rider and Marcy suggested that anyone who has some money-saving suggestions contact them at the administration building. Rider can be reached at 269-795-5521 or via e-mail at grider@tkschools.org. Marcy can be reached by telephone at 269-795-3313 or at cmarcy@tkschools.org. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning April 13, 2009. Pickup is limited to biodegradable yard waste only such as grass, leaves, small limbs, and brush. Residents should limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris will be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Do not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Material may be placed for collection anytime after April 6, 2009. The spring yard debris pickup generally takes about two weeks to complete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1st Ward. After completion of the 1st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south of the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out prior to the April 13th start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77533027 — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY FOR THE MAY 5, 2009 ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary 77532770 Notice is hereby given that any qualified elector living in the following City and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on NOTICE Monday, April 6, 2009 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Regular Election to be held on May 5, 2009. You may also register to vote with the Secretary of State’s Office during regular business hours. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 24, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK 77529695 Delton Kellogg Schools is ACCEPTING BIDS for siding for the 2008-2010 building trades house Bids must be received by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Send to Paul Blacken, Assistant Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, MI 49046; or contact by phone at 269-623-2327 for more information. Detailed information is available on the school website: www.dkschools.org 02706879 DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Cox Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 Phone: 269-758-4003 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 ROBIN HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2462 Heath Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2194 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E Orchard St, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 CAROL ERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 Wood School Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-948-8893 SUSAN VLIETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200 E Main St, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-7202 MICHELE ERB CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-5990 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling MI 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 156 S Main, Woodland MI 48897 Phone: 269-367-4915 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed St, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9479 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-1859 JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N Briggs Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 BONNIE CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-9690 JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell MI 49080 Phone: 269-664-4522 THOMAS EMERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E State St, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-2468 JILL OWENS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S Norris Rd, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-2664 QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE: • Citizen of the United States of America • At least 18 years of age on or before May 5, 2009 • Resident of Michigan and the city/township where you are applying to register to vote An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S M-37 Highway, to consider the 2009-2010 proposed budget. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the propposed budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office by appointment. Immediately following the Budget Hearing a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2009-2010 budget. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board in writing or by phone seven (7) days prior to the meeting. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk 1815 Lacey Road Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-9905 77533066 THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 The purpose of the election is to elect members of the following Boards of Education and Boards of Trustees: Bellevue Community Schools Caledonia Community Schools Delton Kellogg Schools Thornapple Kellogg Schools Gull Lake Community Schools Hastings Area School System Lakewood Public Schools Martin Public Schools Pennfield Schools Plainwell Community Schools Thornapple Kellogg Schools Wayland Union Schools Grand Rapids Community College Kellogg Community College The following Proposals will appear on the ballot: DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Baltimore Township be renewed at .30 mills ($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $14,498.00. DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown Township be renewed at .30 mills ($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $27,652.00. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 18 MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2009 Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: 269-623-9225. EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL This proposal will increase the levy by the intermediate school district of special education millage previously approved by the electors. Shall the current charter limitation on the annual property tax rate for the education of persons with disabilities in Eaton Intermediate School District, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive; if approved the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect in 2009 is approximately $2,698,609 from local property taxes authorized herein? HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM MILLAGE PROPOSAL, BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2009 is approximately $552,700? MARTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BONDING PROPOSAL $3.5 million bond with 0.0 net increase in debt millage extending current bond 10 years. Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Martin Public Schools, 1619 University St., Martin, MI 49070 - Telephone 269-672-7194. *********************************************** Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City or Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77533035 �Page 12 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Rinehart, a married man, to Gibraltar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2007 and recorded February 9, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176263, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seventy-Eight and 76/100 Dollars ($132,078.76) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 45 feet of Lot 52 of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4063 77532665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anastasia L. Denton and Scott P. Denton, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on January 12, 2007 in instrument 1174967, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Ninety-One And 28/100 Dollars ($235,091.28), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533042 File #244560F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Randall L. Stora, unmarried to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded September 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1133689 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1, by assignment dated August 4, 2008 and recorded August 21, 2008 in Instrument # 200808210008425 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($123,664.99) including interest 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Yankee Springs Highland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 90, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 12855 Bowens Mill Rd, Wayland MI 49348 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MARCH 12, 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004MHQ1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77532859 Our File No: 09-07152 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - BARRY COUNTY 220 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 269.945.1285 FILE NO. 09-150-DO ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. Plaintiff vs. TINA RANA KIDDER, Defendant –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUZANNE LOCKWOOD HAYES (P33273) Attorney for Plaintiff POB 533 Hastings, MI 49058 269.945-6425 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of this court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 18 day of March, 2009. NOTICE TO: TINA RANA KIDDER You are being sued in this Court for divorce by the Plaintiff HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above on or before May 15, 2009. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and a Proof of Publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this Order shall be sent to TINA RANA KIDDER, at 2510 NE 9th Street, #202, Gainesville, FL 32609, by registered mail, return receipt requested before the last week of posting and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be filed with this court. 77533070 James H. Fisher THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John M. Lynch, a single man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2004 and recorded July 16, 2004 in Instrument Number 1130918, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 0/100 Dollars ($100,702.00) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 2 Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, place of beginning on the South line of said Section which lies 316.28 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 2, thence North 233 feet, thence East 110 feet, thence South 233 feet, thence West 110 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.2989 77533096 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 200701260001221, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 76/100 Dollars ($146,533.76), including interest at 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 feet of the West 60 Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof. Subject to right of way for Grange Rd. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532885 File #253502F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr. a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, a married woman, to Select Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142437, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage - MI LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Seven and 78/100 Dollars ($69,077.78) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1, R.J. Grants First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. According to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532534 File No. 200.4139 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife and husband, to TriBeCa Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2000 and recorded October 12, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050684, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 85/100 Dollars ($57,880.85) including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17 Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532620 File No. 326.2839 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 09-142-DM HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ______________________________/ JENNIFER LYNN BUTLER, Plaintiff, –vs– MICHAEL SCOTT LANDRUM, Defendant ______________________________/ Kara J. Jennings (P62631) Legal Services of South Central Michigan Attorney for Plaintiff 3490 Belle Chase Way, Suite 50 Lansing, Michigan 48911 (517) 394-2985, ext. 234 ______________________________/ ORDER At a session of court held in the courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on March 17, 2009 PRESENT: HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 1) You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for Divorce. 2) You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058, on or before May 30, 2009. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 3) A copy of this Order shall be published each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4) A copy of this Order shall be sent to Michael Scott Landrum at his last known address by regular mail before the date of the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court. HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY 77532954 Circuit Court Judge Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kristina Hanshaw and Jamie Hanshaw, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 2003, and recorded on June 25, 2003 in instrument 1107162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred FortyNine And 50/100 Dollars ($105,249.50), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25, thornapple Valley Pines No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 27 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532865 File #253357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lois M. Swan, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 3, 2002, and recorded on January 6, 2003 in instrument 1094985, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred And 58/100 Dollars ($80,500.58), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533061 File #254620F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W. Cross Jr., and Tia D. Cross, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 6, 2004 in instrument 1124800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($134,800.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Prairie Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 39. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #253828F01 77533074 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Daniel Beltz, unmarried, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2006, and recorded on September 13, 2006, in Instrument No. 1169954, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $152,092.00 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 1PM, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 9.13%(adjustable), all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 86 of Valley Park Shores No. 2, Sections 19 and 30, Town 3 North, Range 10 West Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62, Barry County Records. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, March 5, 2009 Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for the lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 Ext. 5425 77532517 L0094MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Lamkin and Gloria J Lamkin, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2006, and recorded on June 16, 2006 in instrument 1166047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty And 65/100 Dollars ($88,640.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Westerly 66 feet of the Easterly 198 feet of Lot 6 of Assessor's plat number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, being recorded in Liber 3 of plats, Page 10, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532484 File #250001F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne D Patrick and Claudia Patrick husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2003, and recorded on October 17, 2003 in instrument 1115749, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Four And 96/100 Dollars ($75,904.96), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan to wit: Lot 85 and 86 of Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14; Also the North one-half of the vacated alley lying adjacent to said Lot 85, all being a part of the West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532686 File #251799F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G. Miller and Linda L. Miller, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2006, and recorded on April 17, 2006 in instrument 1163245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006WFHE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred FiftySeven And 91/100 Dollars ($236,157.91), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 963 and 964 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532854 File #252162F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip E Geesey, A Married Person and Rachel Geesey His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003953, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 05/100 Dollars ($133,497.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Located in the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 14 a distance of 623.90 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 14; Thence South at right angles to said North section line a distance of 350.00 feet; Thence West 225.00 feet; Thence North 350.00 feet to said North section line; Thence East along said North section line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532877 File #252111F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr., a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098431, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two And 61/100 Dollars ($91,722.61), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 6 and 7 of Block 67, Badcocks Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533021 File #253614F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2007, and recorded on March 9, 2007 in instrument 1177269, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen And 65/100 Dollars ($233,917.65), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West half of the West half of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, The Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254581F01 77533085 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A Tomko and Jennifer J Tomko husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on September 30, 2004 in instrument 1134800, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 88/100 Dollars ($105,167.88), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 953 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532932 File #253684F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon Willett, and Sharon J. Willett, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173635, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($160,789.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Thornapple Valley Pines, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532793 File #224562F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debby Lamance, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2005, and recorded on May 31, 2005 in instrument 1147274, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Nine And 09/100 Dollars ($77,549.09), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 and the East half of the East half of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, ton 3 North, range 7 West, described as beginning at a point 28 1/2 rods West of the Southeast corner of the West half of the West half of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 20, thence West 15 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence East 15 rods, thence South 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532507 File #250024F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L. Baker and Sandra M. Baker, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 1999, and recorded on June 1, 1999 in instrument 1030440, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three And 62/100 Dollars ($38,943.62), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 1320.00 Feet from the North 1/4 corner; thence South 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds West 495.00 Feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 150.00 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds East 495.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds East 150.00 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 to Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532980 File #175106F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRYAN A. HUGHES AKA BRYAN HUGHES, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 7, 2007, and recorded on August 15, 2007, in Document No. 20070815-0000938, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars and One Cents ($115,318.01), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 2, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DISTANCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 2416.04 FEET FROM THE WEST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 435.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 248.83 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGRESS 11 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 435.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE CENTER 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST 248.83 FEET ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 7753259 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005OPT1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 71/100 Dollars ($362,319.71), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #088559F05 77532479 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 438 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 439 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 438. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 439. TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE 11, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 90-973 (1)(b), REGARDING SIGNS IN THE B-1 BUSINESS DISTRICT. TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE 6, Division 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 90-502 (16) (c), REGARDING THE SIZE OF DWELLING UNITS IN THE B-1 DISTRICT was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd of March 2009. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd of March 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Concrete and Asphalt Saw Cutting The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of saw cutting approximately 2800 lineal feet of 4 inches of asphalt over 8 inches of concrete pavement. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Monday April 6, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Saw Cutting”. 77533106 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77533108 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77533110 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 14 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Stall, a married man and June Stall, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2003, and recorded on November 26, 2003 in instrument 1118284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 48/100 Dollars ($123,606.48), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/3 of said Section; thence West 430 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 215 feet; thence West 896 feet; thence North 215 feet; thence East 896 feet, more or less to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532692 File #251323F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaime Batdorff, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175159, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 85/100 Dollars ($96,674.85), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Map made by A.C. Wilson as corrected and changed by Harriet H. Larkin A.D. Babcock, Charles Paul and Jonathan R. Russell, and recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 27, also a parcel of land adjoining said Lots, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North side of State Street 264 feet East of the East line of Russell Street, said point being the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Block 61, thence North parallel to Russell Street 136 feet, thence West parallel to State Street to the Northeast line of said Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61, thence Southeasterly along the line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #251783F01 77532681 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Troemel, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2001, and recorded on April 11, 2001 in instrument 1058000, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred TwentySeven And 61/100 Dollars ($100,727.61), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West, 863.28 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West, 600.00 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 230.00 feet parallel with said North Section line; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds East 600.00 feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds East 230.00 feet along said North Section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, centerline described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 49 seconds West 1113.29 feet along the North line of said Section 16 for point of beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 385.93 feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16; thence South 14 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds East 233.35 feet; thence South 54 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 139.35 feet; thence South 32 degrees 41 minutes 17 seconds East 73.66 feet to point of ending of said centerline. The side lines of said easement extended or retract to allow no gaps or overlaps at angle points or property boundaries. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532512 File #175488F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Abraham, A Married Man and Diane Abraham, His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005 in instrument 1155329, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2006-1, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2006-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Five And 26/100 Dollars ($588,605.26), including interest at 5.083% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 60.0 Feet along the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1455.00 Feet parallel with the EastWest 1/4 line, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 305.0 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1040.75 Feet, thence North 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds West 368.90 Feet along the Easterly line of the Penn Central Railroad right of way 100 Feet wide to reference Point D, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 2550.30 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the place of beginning, Subject to highway right of way for Loop Road over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof, and also subject to highway right of way for Irvine Road, Also beginning South 69 degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 101.07 Feet from above described reference point D, thence South 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds East 211 feet more or less along the Westerly line of said railraid right of way to the Waters Edge of Thornapple River, thence Meandering Northwesterly along said Waters Edge to the EastWest 1/4 line, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 193 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532676 File #251660F01 LEGAL NOTICE The annual report of the Paulsen Trust for the year 2008 is available for inspection at its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen, Trustee 5230 Village Dr., SW 77533047 Wyoming, MI 49509 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 63/100 Dollars ($66,644.63), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48, 49, 106 and 107 of Willams C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533056 File #254215F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George H. Caldwell and Kim N. Caldwell, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2005, and recorded on August 19, 2005 in instrument 1151319, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 17/100 Dollars ($137,735.17), including interest at 7.089% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes, 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section 33, a distance of 1022.3 feet to the centerline of Highway M37; Thence South along said centerline and the Southerly extension thereof 404.25 feet to the true place of beginning, and running Thence South along the said Southerly extension of the centerline of Highway M-37 a distance of 63.41 feet; Thence South 82 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 78.25 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said North section line 89.33 feet; Thence North 15.02 feet; Thence North 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds East 66 feet; Thence North 57.75 feet; Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 231 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for existing Highway M-37 Right of Way over the Westerly part thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532849 File #250336F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 08-25189-DA Estate of JANET S. WORDEN, DECEASED. Date of birth: 11/30/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Janet S. Worden SSN: XXX-XX-7939, who lived at 562 Gun Lake Rd., Yankee Springs, Michigan died August 28, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joseph T. Carreiro, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Elena C. Hansen (P47274) UAW Legal Services Plan 4433 Byron Center SW Wyoming, MI 49519 616-531-7722 Joseph T. Carreiro 24024 Hall Rd., Apt. 4 Clinton Twp., MI 48036 77532929 586-242-3322 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25264-DE Estate of FINKBEINER, WAYNE, DECEASED. Date of birth: 8/9/1920. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, FINKBEINER, WAYNE, DECEASED. who lived at 3160 BEATRICE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 died January 23, 2009. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to MARIE FINKBEINER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. COURT STREET, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3-18-09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 MARIE FINKBEINER 3160 BEATRICE MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 (269) 795-9682 77533018 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEPH E. POST and SUSAN E. POST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003, in Document No. 1109589, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($170,254.56), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT NO. 1066117, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 24 OF NORTHRIDGE ESTATES NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 17. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532718 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Marshall aka Richard A. Marshall and Kelly Marshall, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on October 3, 2003 in instrument 1114814, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Two And 44/100 Dollars ($142,402.44), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79 of Boulder Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532698 File #251147F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred One And 85/100 Dollars ($228,301.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532498 File #250201F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of David K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by S&L LEASING L.L.C. to FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN, fka IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on the 2nd day of March 2005 in Instrument Number 1142130, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 24th day of February 2009 the sum of $164,577.69, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 6.25% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: LOT 672 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 536 STATE STREET WEST, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH PARCEL, from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN FKA IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77532836 (616) 527-1750 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 11, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, Treasurer Nottingham and Trustees S. Ritchie. Absent: Trustee Mike Herzog. Also present were 10 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved. Regular Board Meeting of January 14, 2009 as corrected. No Correspondence received. Commissioner’s Report was received. Public comments were received. Input on proposed ordinances. Mike DeVries, Zoning Administrator was introduced. Park’s Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report. Approved payment of bills as amended. Approved Ambulance Service Agreement Between Prairieville Township, Barry Township, Hope Township, The BPH Joint Fire Department and Island City Area EMS. Approved Application for Farmland Agreement, Public Act No. 116 for James and Alice Fish. Approved to send two members of Planning Commission or Mike DeVries to MTA training “Introduction to Planning & Zoning” on Mach 26, 2009 in Battle Creek. Resolution passed for Parks Commission to pay special assessment on Upper Crooked Lake District No. 09-1 to finance an aquatic plant control program for Upper Crooked Lake. Resolution passed rescheduling public hearing re: Prairieville Township Upper Crooked Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District. Budget workshops are scheduled for February 23, 2009 at 5:30, March 2, 2009 at 5:30 and March 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Public Comments received. Questions were asked regarding the assessment districts for Crooked Lake Weed Project. Board Comments received. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Submitted by Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77533040 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Precision Air Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 9595 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003, in Instrument No. 1113737, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine & 09/100 Dollars ($490,739.08) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Lot 1, Pioneer Farm Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 34. Common Address: Vacant Land on M-37 and Spring Creek, Caledonia, MI 49316. Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-022-014-50. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Mortgagee 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 77532708 (616) 752-4618 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST C. JACOBY and JOY L. JACOBY, JOINT LIVING TRUST, aka Ernest Christian and Joy Lavonne Jacoby Joint Living Trust, (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of P.O. Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated June 30, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 26, 2005, as instrument number 1150098 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by document dated January 30, 2009, recorded February 9, 2009 as instrument number 20090209-0001121. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Forty Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($180,549.48). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the forenoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 2195.65 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01°11'24" East parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 465.00 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet; thence North 01°11'24" West 465 feet to a point on said East and West 1/4 line which lies East 125.00 feet from the center of said Section; thence East along East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 5469 West M-179 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-13-017-009-05 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: March 26, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77533051 1648892-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Galloup and Leslie K. Galloup, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108487, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 69/100 Dollars ($139,990.69), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 893.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant thereto for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described separately. A strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 1113.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 660.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 231.00 feet to the North line of said Section the end of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532703 File #234513F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy W. Hyatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170867, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 28/100 Dollars ($76,527.28), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the North One-Quarter post of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence West 502 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 300 feet; thence West 290 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 290 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532872 File #253352F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Armina J.Sager-Bartha and Charles S. Bartha, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage- Mi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 9, 2003 and recorded December 16, 2003 in Instrument Number 1119393, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 66/100 Dollars ($119,908.66) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 442.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 1971.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 442.01 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 1971.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 66.00 FEET MORE OR LESS; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OFTHE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11. ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4211 77533101 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Hause and Doris Hause husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 20080512-0005065, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 76/100 Dollars ($142,674.76), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Described As: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1700.00 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 672.56 Feet Parallel With The North Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 44 Seconds East 66.00 Feet; Thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East 129 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East 89.49 feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 281.60 Feet To Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 393.95 Feet Along Said Centerline Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet Thence South 89 Degrees 54 Minutes 47 Seconds West 719.61 Feet Along The North Line Of The South 700.00 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Except: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 13: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1957.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The North Line Of The South 700 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4: Thence North 89 Degrees 54 minutes 47 Seconds East 719.61 Feet Along Said North Line To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 71 Degrees 09 Minutes 26 Seconds East 242.17 Feet To The Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 7.00 Feet Along Said Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #249929F01 77532660 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E Graff, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 3, 2004 in instrument 1133481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Fifty-Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($130,058.94), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 181.50 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1137.73 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds East 92.11 feet along the centerline of Guemsey Lake Road; thence Northwesterly 165.64 feet along said centerline along a 135.00 foot radius curve to the left; the chord of which bears North 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds East 155.45 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 min- Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard C. Randall, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001, and recorded on February 5, 2001 in instrument 1054645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 Dollars ($62,356.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E, Commencing at the Northeast corner of section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1093.28 Feet, along the North line of said section 16 for Point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 600.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 191.00 Feet parallel with said North section line, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 714.10 Feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 44 Seconds West 421.00 Feet along the North Line of the Plat of East-Mar-Heights, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, Page 22, thence North 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds East 1314.34 Feet along said West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 230.00 Feet along said North section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 Foot Wide Easement for Ingress and Egress centerline described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1113.29 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 for Point of beginning of said centerline, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 385.93 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 14 Degrees 06 Minutes 11 Seconds East 233.35 Feet, thence South 54 Degrees 48 Minutes 39 Seconds East 139.35 Feet, thence South 32 Degrees 41 Minutes 17 Seconds East 73.66 Feet to the Point of ending of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532827 File #251315F01 utes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 441.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 622.01 feet along the West line of the East 676.5 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 495.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 627.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. Parcel 2: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1319.23 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 214.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 198.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 63.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 13.90 feet; thence Southwesterly 165.64 feet along the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road along a 135.00 foot radius curver to the right, the chord of which bears South 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West 155.45 feet; thence South 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 92.11 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254157F01 77533049 �Page 16 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Sewer issues continue to raise questions Informational meeting set for Monday by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Controversy is looming in a proposed sewer project designed to handle the planned Pennock Hospital site in Rutland Township. A number of residents at the March 11 Rutland Township Board meeting attended in support of the township joining with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. Residents expressed hope that by hooking up with the SWBCSWA, sewer services will be routed to serve Podunk and Algonquin lakes. But in a letter to the Hastings City Council dated March 16, Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr said, “this particular project will do nothing to enhance future plans for the immediate or surrounding areas.” The proposed hookup has been discussed at the past several Rutland Township board meetings, with Carr expressing concern that the project not interfere with the urban services agreement and Joint Planning Committee. In his letter to the city council, Carr wrote, “This particular project will serve only the hospital property and left as such would not be injurious to the future plans for coordinated community growth. However, it does not provide for potable water or fire suppression water which is a necessity for most large developments. With those two items taken into consideration, this plan lacks the ability to do much more than to provide a substandard waste disposal plant for an important community anchor. It also is quite eveident that this particular project will do nothing to enhance future plans for the immediate or surrounding areas.” Carr said Rutland Township is requesting, on behalf of Pennock Hospital, sanitary sewer services that either meet or exceed those proposed by SWBCSWA be made available by the City to the proposed hospital site on Tanner Lake Road. “Rutland Township would prefer that sanitary sewer service and water utilities be considered to be provided by the City of Hastings to the aforementioned site,” Carr wrote. “We are making this request after presenting to the Joint Planning Committee four options or ideas to assist the hospital in their plan for growth at the February JPC meeting. After discussion, a general consensus was that “Option 3” would be recommended “with jurisdictional modifications as needed to ensure that the principals of our cooperative agreements are acknowledged, as well as adhered to, while at the same time assisting the hospital in their development plans for the future,” wrote Carr. That option includes properties fronting both sides of the M-37 corridor out to Tanner Lake Road and a proposed Pennock Hospital site only, located at 420 Tanner Lake Road. “The addition of this site to what is cur- “This plan lacks the ability to do much more than to provide a substandard waste disposal plant for an important community anchor.” – Jim Carr Rutland Township Supervisor rently in the Preliminary Initial Urban Services Area (PIUSA), per the approved Joint Land Use Plan, will enable the proposed Pennock Hospital site to become eligible to request and receive urban services ... according to the terms of the proposed urban services agreement,” he wrote. “It shall also require the developer to pay, or otherwise provide for, the cost of any necessary infrastructure improvements,” wrote Carr. “In addition, it would also assist in the development of a service area that meets or exceeds the standard necessary for the feasible provision of services, including engineering or any other considerations specific to the services being requested.” All served areas are to receive full urban services, and pay the full urban services fee, to comply with any and all standards and conditions of the Joint Land Use Plan, as well as, the proposed urban services agreement, Carr wrote to the council. “Rutland Charter Township shall develop a definitive ‘firewall’ around the modified PIUSA to ensure that no further requests for expansion of the modified PIUSA will be considered until the build-out requirement, as established by the proposed modified PIUSA, are met. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Board meeting, SWBCSWA Manager Mark Doster said costs could be cut by “piggybacking” with the installation of other utilities. In response to a question presented by then Rutland Township Board member and now Barry County Commissioner Joe Lyons, Doster said the Southwest Sewer Authority was at half capacity. Responding to a resident’s question at the same meeting, Doster said Algonquin Lake could not be included in the project. But at the March 11 meeting, Rutland Township Trustee Rob Lee asked Doster about the size of the sewer pipe, and Doster stated that the eight-inch pipe proposed for the hookup “has enough capacity for Podunk Lake, Thornapple Valley Church, the hospital and Algonquin Lake.” When asked whether hookups would be voluntary or mandatory, Doster said that had not yet been decided, adding that the cost would be considerably more if the decision was for voluntary hookups only. Doster suggested a public hearing be scheduled for Podunk Lake and Algonquin Lake residents. Carr said the township would assist with a public hearing if one is called. An informational meeting, hosted by the Southwest Sewer Authority, will be held Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at Rutland Township Hall. “We’re trying to see if we’ll be able to service it from Delton,” said Doster. Some of the residents of both lakes are excited about the pipeline, he added, because of the difficulty and cost involved in running a pipeline to their homes from Hastings. The Thornapple Valley Church also may be able to utilize the pipeline, he said. Doster said representatives from the SWBCSWA and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be available to provide information at the meeting. Carr said he encourages all members of the Rutland Township board to attend. “I think it’s very important that the SWBCSWA has this meeting,” he said. Carr described the meeting as an “informational workshop” and stressed that no decisions regarding the pipeline will be made by Rutland Township at the time. CHARLTON PARK, continued from page 1 2007 and 2008, 16 events took place, and 17 are on the schedule for this year, he said. “Total attendance in 2006 was 9,803. Last year we had 11,238 and we project approximately 14,000 this coming year.” Ferris lauded the student education program, which grew from 2,815 participants in 2006 to 3,247 last year. “We hope to have 3,500 this year,” Ferris said. “And our general attendance has skyrocketed in the last two years. In 2006, we had 20 tour groups visit the park, and last year we had 120. That is quite a jump. This year we project 140 tour groups will visit the park.” Ferris said special events for 2009 will kick off Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, with the Tri-River Museum Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This tour, which includes museums in several area counties is free to the public. Charlton Park Day will be held Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, is the rain date. This also is free to the public. The 38th Annual Gas and Steam Engine Show will be held Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12. The Civil War Muster is scheduled for July 18 and 19. In other action at the March 24 meeting, the board approved a resolution amending purchasing policies. County Administrator Michael Brown said the new polices would allow department heads to approve purchases up to $2,500, elected officials to approve purchases up to $7,500, and standing committees to approve purchases up to $10,000. Purchases of over $10,000 must be approved by the board. “Three bids are required for any purchase over $1,000,” Brown said, “and a formal bid process is required for any anticipated costs over $10,000. “This brings us into line with other counties,” Brown said. In another matter, commissioners voted to appoint Anne Richards to the jury board for a six-year term that begins May 1 and expires April 30, 2015. They also appointed James French and Jan Kelly to fill the remainder of six-year terms on the jury board that began May 1, 2005, and expire April 30, 2011. The board also approved the recommendation of O. William Rye to change the Friend of the Court Office Manager re-classification to Grade 06, effective Nov. 20, 2008, and the job title of the Family Court Chief Clerk to financial specialist, pay grade 07, effective Nov. 20, 2008. POLICE BEAT Bad attitude compounds driver’s problems Hastings police stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of North Michigan Avenue for driving erratically during the early morning hours of March 22. After making contact with the driver, who was identified as Ann Abbott, 21, of Hastings, officers said it was apparent that she had been consuming intoxicants. After further investigation, Abbott, who also was wanted on warrants for contempt of court, was placed under arrest. As officers attempted to take her into custody, she became combative and resisted arrest. Her blood alcohol level was tested at .25 percent. Abbott was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (second offense), resisting arrest, probation violation and on three bench warrants for contempt of court out of Kent and Montcalm counties. Small-town pharmacy not fooled by fake script Hastings Police responded to a call from Bosley Pharmacy March 18 after a subject attempted to obtain prescription drugs by means of phoning in a false prescription. The police were alerted by one of the store’s pharmacists when the individual showed up at the store. The subject, who was identified as Dustin Voss, 20, of Battle Creek was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Voss is facing charges on two counts of attempting to obtain prescription drugs by fraud and being an habitual offender (fourth offense). Second time isn’t so charming Hastings Police confronted a man in the 200 block of East State Street March 20 who was yelling obscenities and was in possession of open intoxicants. Officers had dealt with the same individual earlier in the day in which he was an unwanted subject and complied and left the area. During this incident, Bobby Jo Wagner, 52, of Hastings was at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and East State Street drinking an alcoholic beverage and yelling obscenities. Wagner was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of being a disorderly person and for possessing open intoxicants in public. Deputy takes a little extra time to see justice done A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy was transporting a prisoner to the jail when she spotted a vehicle in a ditch in Hope Township on March 22. The deputy called for backup after offering to help the driver. When backup arrived, it was determined that Mark Christopher Reagan, 38, of Delton was intoxicated. Reagan refused a preliminary breath test and had to be taken to Pennock Hospital where a warrant was obtained to take his blood. A sample of his blood has been forwarded to the Michigan State Police forensics laboratory in Lansing. Reagan was arrested for operating while intoxicated (second offense). Passenger is in the wrong place at the wrong time A Barry County Sheriff Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Baseline Road near Hickory Corners on March 22 and discovered the a passenger in the vehicle, Kyle Williams, 20, of Augusta was wanted on an outstanding warrant out off Kalamazoo County. Williams was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Consider this a ‘Michigan arrest’ A traffic stop on Yankee Springs Road March 18 resulted in the arrest of Shannon Marie Wingeier, 20, of Delton. The deputy observed Wingeier run a stop sign at the intersection of Chief Noonday Road and when questioned, Wingeier said she had negotiated a “Michigan stop.” The deputy ran a Law Enforcement Information Network check on Wingeier and discovered she was driving on a suspended license. COURT NEWS Aaron Michael Roush, 31, of Delton was sentenced March 18 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to continue on a probation sentence Fisher handed down in 2007. Judge Fisher ruled that Roush may be released from probation upon payment of all court assessments. His conviction on a charge of home invasion in May 2007 resulted in a sentence of a year in jail and 36 months of probation. Roush was convicted of breaking into a home in Johnstown Township in April 2007. He had a previous conviction on a charge of breaking and entering in Kalamazoo County in 2000. Michael Stephen Irish, 22, of Hastings was sentenced by Judge Fisher in a probation violation hearing held March 19. Irish was originally convicted of being a disorderly person and disturbing the peace in Rutland Township on June 1, 2007. He was sentenced at that time to 19 days in jail and 24 months of probation. He was also ordered to participate in drug court. In his latest appearance before the court, Judge Fisher ruled that Irish must pay an additional fine of $100 within 30 days. A charge of indecent exposure was dismissed in the plea agreement. A witness charged she called police after Irish exposed himself to her and shouted obscenities and threats after she had written down the license number of a vehicle Irish and another man were in while intoxicated. Sean Gregory Richardson 38, of Freeport was sentenced by Judge Fisher March 19 in a probation violation hearing to continue on probation, attend cognitive behavior therapy, substance abuse counseling and mental health counseling during a 12-month jail sentence. Richardson was convicted in 2005 for failure to pay child support in Hastings between 1999 and 2005. He may be released form jail upon payment of $5,000 in court costs and fines. Cody Cee Neff, 20, of Springfield was sentenced March 18 by Judge Fisher to serve 12 months of probation and six months in jail on each of two counts. Neff was convicted Feb. 22 on charges of operating and maintaining a drug lab and possession of a controlled substance in Prairieville Township in September 2008. Neff also had his driver’s license suspended for one year and was assessed court costs of $500. Judge Fisher ruled that the balance of Neff’s jail sentence may be suspended upon completion of cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling, and he may be discharged from probation upon payment of court assessments. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 ��Page 18 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Bowling Scores Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 80-32; All Star Childcare 8-44; Yankee Zypher 61-51; King Pins 61-51; Hastings City Bank 60.5-51.5; Hurless Machine Shop 55.5-56.5; Boyce Milk Hauler 54-58. Men’s High Games - R. Guild 241; J. Mackley 235; C. Steebe 214; P. Scobey 209; J. Wanland 206; P. Ware 205; G. Hause 201; D. Cherry 201. Men’s High Series - R. Guild 621; J. Markley 661; K. Armstrong 544; P. Scobey 578; J. Wanland 576; P. Ware 502; G. Hause 565; D. Blakely 522. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 204; B. Smith 197; J. Clements 193; S. Beebe 179; A. Hall 179; M. Westbrook 172; K. Markley 147. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 560; B. Smith 469; J. Clements 540; S. Beebe 468; A. Hall 425; M. Westbrook 471; D. Ware 408. Tuesday Trios Quality Roofing 81-39; CBS 78-42; Coleman’s 70.5-49.5; Trouble 68.5-47.5; Lynn Denton Agency 66.5-53.5; Pee Wee’s Trio 64-56; Lu’s Team 61.5-58.5; Pampered Ding Dongs 48.5-71.5; Super Crips 44.571.5; Ghost Team 13-99. Team High Games - Coleman’s 594; Lu’s Team 593; Trouble 574. Team High Series - Coleman’s 1691; Lu’s Team 1598; CBS 1519. High Ind. Average - T. Daniels 183; S. VandenBurg 182; L. Potter 171; M. Heath 167. High Ind. Games - M. Kill 207; D. James 205; L. Potter 202; T. Daniels 192; J. Conger 189; M. Daniels 185; M. Heath 181; R. Brummel 181. Friday Night Mixed Spencer’s Towing 36; Oldies But Goodies 36; Team #14 30, All But One 30, An’D Signs 29; 9-N-A-Wiggle 27; Lucky #13 27; Here 4 The Party 27; We’re a Mess 25; Ten Pins 22; Spare Time 22; Dum Schitz 21; Greasy Balls 21. Women’s High Games & Series - P. Ramey 194-548; D. James 180-503; L. Smith 174-467; B. Vugteveen 189-459; M. Draper 166-455; K. Matthews 171-419; N. Taylor 141-404; C. Etts 138-379; S. Vandenburg 199; r. Murrah 198; O. Gillons 156; C. Thomson 154. Men’s High Games & Series - H. Pennington 219-626; M. Pennington 225610; J. Bush 212-598; M. Kidder 214-550; R. Genda 190-539; E. Ringleka 137-395; B. Taylor 226; J. Wanland 224; M. Eaton 214; A. Rhodes 197; R. Chaffee 191; M. Albert 188; M. Vugtevven 170. Sunday Night Mixed Straight Liners 67; Skabbs 66; Sandbaggers 66; Striking Distance 64.5; Pin Chasers 62; Mary’s Hair & Nails 61.5; Bounty Hunters 60; Late Arrivals 60; Wright Zone 55; Sunday Snoozers 53.5; Late Comers 53; Funky Bowlers 52; R & N 42.5. Women’s High Games & Series - N. Mroz 248-632; S. Vandenburg 216-591; K. Becker 218-588; N. Shafer 198-562; M. Heath 216559; A. Hubbell 172-490; T. Hilley 130-355; G. Brooks 109-294; H. Jordan 198; T. Franklin 183; K. Farlee 182; D. Gray 182; J. Ackels 148; L. Saxton 130. Men’s High Games & Series - R. Guild 245-675; B. Rentz 238-632; B. Hubbell 247619; DJ James 245-613; B. Shafer 203-571; C. Alexander 216-556; C. House 183-512; T. DeMott 159-422; M. Eaton 234; J. Mroz 208; C. Merica 206; T. Heath 206; E. Bartlett 204; J. Lesick 201; M. Kidder 196; J. Shoebridge Continued next page H.H.S. Basketball Front: Dustin Bateson, Jared Bosma, Adam Swartz, Zach Passmore, Brad Hayden, Dane Schils, Riley McLean. Back: Coach Don Schils, Kevin Bosma, Grant Heidi, Matt Cathcart, Sean McKeough, Jason Heinrich, Adam Skedgell, Dustin Glaser, Dylan McKay, Troy Daily, Asst. Coach Jeff Storrs 2009 CLASS B DISTRICT CHAMPIONS, REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AND STATE QUARTER FINALISTS HASTINGS CITY BANK “Safe & Sound Since 1886” 1009 W. Green St, Hastings 150 W. Court St, Hastings 945-1749 945-2401 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 131 W. State St, Hastings 945-3967 MILLER REAL ESTATE 149 W. State St, Hastings GOLE DENTAL GROUP Dr. Daniel Gole ~ Dr. Jason D. Gole Dr. Philip D. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 948-2244 ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 202 E. State St, Hastings 1761 W. M-37 Hwy, Hastings 945-4030 945-3888 NORTHSIDE PIZZA HASTINGS NAPA 829 N. Michigan Ave, Hastings 122 N. Jefferson Rd. Hastings 945-3418 948-9696 945-5182 WBCH HODGES JEWELRY BARRY COUNTY LUMBER BILL SEIF CHEVY BUICK OF HASTINGS 122 W. State St, Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings South M-37 Hwy, Hastings 945-2479 100.1 FM Hastings 945-2963 945-3431 945-2425 FILLMORE EQUIPMENT FIRST REHAB ICS TRAVEL LITTLE CAESAR’S 4624 N. M-37 Hwy, Middleville Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 269-795-4230 269-945-3553 BROWN’S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 2900 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9526 “Good Luck Saxons!” “World’s Best Country” EDWARD JONES Making sense of investing 128 E. Court St, Hastings 945-5110 www.icstravel.com Hastings 948-2824 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — Page 19 BOWLING, continued from previous page 196; N. Rich 141; C. Holliday 126. Wednesday Night Classic Bosley’s 70-38; Crank It Up 65-43; McDonald’s 60.5-47.5; Geukes Meat Market 60-48; Hastings Manu. 60-48; Westside Beer 60-48; Game On! 59-49; Hastings Bowl 5751; Grease Monkeys 57-51; Damn Kids 5751; Adrounie House 56-52; Team 8 54-54; Rather B Fishing 54-54; Bowman’s 39-65; An’D Signs 38.5-69.5. Weekly Top Scores - K. McDonald 661235; A. Snyder 654-238; J. Markley 621-269; J. Wanland 621-234; D. Wiser 611-246; J. Butler 610-226; M. Pennington 234-210; C. Sanborn 36; R. Potter 235. Hastings City Bank 66-38; Hastings Bowl 64-40; Miller Farm Repair 61.5-42.5; Northside Pizza 61-43; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 58.5-45.5; Moore Apts. 58-46; Allure 57-47; Newton Const. 54.5-49.5; Varney’s Const. 53.5-50.5; Maude’s Team 43.5-60.5; Viking 37.5-66.5. High Games & Series - L. Barlow 155; D. Staines 176; D. Bartimus 181; R. White 155; Cathy Shellenbarger 154; K. Lancaster 142; S. Bubnas 156; C. Cooper 182-524; S. Tobias 142; T. Phenix 201; M. Moore 173; G. Otis 177; C. Nurenberg 163; D. Curtis 158; C. Hurless 182; J. Gasper 213-597; M. Miller 146; J. Wyant 181-502; C. Kuhlman 181; M. Gdula 225-644; L. Watson 192; T. Cross 193551; C. Nichols 194-502. Saxon sprinter finds new foes at GVSU indoor meet Hastings senior sprinter Ryan Burgdorf was a bit worried in the preseason that all his top competitors in the O-K Gold Conference had graduated last spring. He doesn't need to worry anymore. The Saxon boys' track and field team opened its 2009 season at the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge in the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse Monday afternoon and got its first look at one of its new conference rivals, Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Burgdorf finished second in the 200-meter dash (22.74 seconds) and ninth in the 55meter dash (6.73). He was three spots behind Catholic Central's Dan Quinn in the 55-meter dash. Quinn placed sixth in 6.67 seconds. The 55-meter dash won't be contested when the Cougars and Saxons get together during the O-K Gold Conference season, but the 200 will. Not too far behind Burgdorf was Catholic Central's Bronson Hill who placed 17th in 23.59 seconds. Burgdorf was surrounded by East Kentwood Falcons in the front of the 200 standings. Dallas Wade won the race in 22.6, with teammates Jessie Christian and Tyrone Green placing third and fourth in 22.82. The Hastings 4X300-meter relay team tied Whitehall for third place on the day with a time of 2 minutes 30.57 seconds. In the 4X800-meter relay, Hastings was 17th in 9:04.99. On the track, the Saxons' other top 20 performance came from Spencer Rhodes in the 55-meter hurdles. He was 18th in 8.80. In the field events, the Saxons had a number of strong performances. John Gieseler and Dewey Slaughter tied for ninth in the high jump at 5 feet 10 inches. John Olin was 17th in the event at 5-8. Brandon Bowers placed 20th in the shot put for the Saxons with a mark of 41-0, and was 23rd in the discus at 110-7. His teammate Jordan Allen was 12th in the discus at 117-8. Thursday Angels H.H.S. Wr e s t l i n g Trent Brisboe Kyle Griffith Micah Huver Luke Mansfield Colton Morlette Gabe McCarty Jake Stockham Jason Eckley Dennis Redman Mike Goggins Austin Endsley Beau Reaser Gage Pederson Max Wilcox Loren Smith Becky Mikolajecjk Brian Baum Matt Watson Collin Ferguson THE 2009 HASTINGS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM FINISHED THE SEASON WITH A 31-5 RECORD AND WERE THE CHAMPIONS AT THE WYOMING PARK INVITE, LH LAMB TOURNAMENT, HASTINGS DUALS, BENZIE COUNTY TEAM TOURNAMENT, AND THE 2009 O-K GOLD CONFERENCE CO- CHAMPIONS AND DIVISION 2 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS atsounnds Matter-uW p at 125 po State runn State qualifiers included Loren Smith, Austin Endsley, and Trent Brisboe BRIAN’S TIRE & SERVICE DEWEY’S AUTO BODY & AUTO SALES 235 S. Jefferson, Hastings 1111 W. 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State St, Hastings 948-8558 MEREDITH Farm Bureau Insurance 139 W. State St, Hastings 269-945-4520 GEE & LONGSTREET LLP Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 945-9249 945-3495 AT HOME REAL ESTATE GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 536 W. State St, Hastings 945-3252 269-945-2203 50 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings 945-3550 “Work with the people who make you Feel At Home” �Page 20 — Thursday, March 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons can only slow Inksters' trip to semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For more than three quarters the script was followed perfectly by the Saxons. Senior forward Adam Skedgell had a dunk in the opening minutes that ignited the Saxon crowd on each side of the gym, and finished with a game-high 12 points. Senior point guard Adam Swartz handled the Inkster pressure. Senior shooting guard Dane Schils forced the Viking defense to think about where he was beyond the three-point line at all times. Senior forward Brad Hayden played outstanding defense against the athletic Vikings. Senior center Dylan McKay chased down rebounds and pushed the Inkster post players out of the paint. Hastings' coaches had their plan, and everyone who came off the Saxon bench filled their roles from senior Dustin Bateson, to juniors Riley McLean, Dustin Glaser, and Zack Passmore. “If the game would have been up and down, they would have absolutely destroyed us,” said Hastings head coach Don Schils. “I'm extremely proud of them. They ran exactly what we needed to do to give ourselves a chance to win, and we gave ourselves a chance to win. Inkster hit some huge shots there, and they deserve it.” Inkster advances to Friday night's Class B State Semifinal at the Breslin Center in East Lansing after scoring a 36-32 win over the Saxons in Tuesday's Quarterfinal at Jackson High School. Hastings jumped out to a 6-0 lead, and held a slim advantage through most of the first three quarters by being patient on offense and keeping the Vikings from pushing the ball towards the rim. “We haven't faced pressure like that and with the physical bodies they have,” said coach Schils. “So, we knew we needed to run our offense all the way through and make them play defense.” The Saxon student section cheers in preparation of the fourth quarter Tuesday at Jackson High School. Hastings went into the final eight minutes tied 18-18 with Inkster, before the Vikings pulled out a 36-32 victory to advance to Friday’s Class B State Semifinals in East Lansing. (Photo by Brett Bremer) For the second straight game in the state tournament, the Saxons limited their opponent to less than ten points in the entire first half. Hastings led 7-6 after one quarter, and 13-9 at the half. The two teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 18. Saxon senior guard Brad Hayden drives around Inkster’s Lawrence Ridgell late in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s Class B State Quarterfinal at Jackson High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ senior points guard Adam Swartz catches his breath and his emotions as he walks off the court following his team’s 36-32 loss to Inkster in the Class B State Quarterfinals at Jackson High School Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “That's what I expected,” said Inkster coach Durand Shepherd. “I watched them a few times. There is a team in our division, Redford, which is very similar to them, very patient on offense. That's why they play so well. If any shot goes up, it's a good one and they play decent defense as well. It just took (us) a half to get going. That wasn't anything but nerves.” The Saxons were still following the script in the fourth quarter, but Inkster started knocking down some shots. Swartz knocked down a pair of foul shots, after a technical was whistled on Inkster's Deon Butler for arguing a foul call. Skedgell had been frustrating the Viking defenders in the post all night long. The two free throws put Hastings up 22-20 with 6:05 to play. After that incident, Inkster went on an 8-2 run that included a couple big jumpers by Orlando Fickling. With 2:04 to play Inkster had matched the biggest Saxon lead of the night, at six points, leading 30-24. Dane Schils pulled the Saxons to within two, at 34-32 with 25 seconds left on his first three-point bucket of the night. The Vikings' Jerry Jones was 4-for-4 at the free throw line in the final minute to seal the win. Jones led Inkster with ten points. Devin Gardnar, Lawrence Ridgell, and Fickling had six each. The Saxons were shocked that the Vikings didn't put more pressure on them in the full- court and try to speed up the game. “I was surprised,” said Swartz. “I was expecting them to press the whole way up the court, but their half-court pressure was still pretty intense and tiring.” Swartz was one of six seniors who helped the Saxons to their first appearance in the state quarterfinals since 1999.McKay finished the night with six points, and Hayden five for the Saxons. “Obviously, Skedge is our best player,” Swartz said, “but we definitely know our roles and all of us understand that. We all played that way this season, and it's just too bad we couldn't keep going.” Inkster keeps going, to face Flint Powers Catholic (24-2) in the second of two semifinals Friday. The Saxons end the season with a record of 19-7. “This team exemplified a team better than any team I've ever had,” said coach Schils. “I've had more talented teams, but if you took one player away from their role on this team we don't get anywhere near where we are.” “It's been a pleasure just to coach them. It's been an honor. I can honestly say this has been the most enjoyable season.” Hastings’ junior Dustin Glaser (left) has a shot altered by Inkster junior forward Devin Gardnar late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s Class B State Quarterfinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior forward Adam Skedgell is fouled by Inkster’s Devin Gardnar (1) as he crashes into him and the Vikings’ Jonathan Taylor in the lane Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Inkster junior forward Deon Butler (left) disagrees with an official after being whistled for a foul in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Class B State Quarterfinal at Jackson High School. He received a technical for his thoughts. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-04-02.pdf c2efb44324ce1a1cf438e52169abfa32 PDF Text Text Chili cook-off draws cheffs to Gun Lake Community assets highlighted at workshop See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 14 NEWS BRIEFS Monday is last day to register to vote Monday, April 6, is the last day to register to vote for the May 5 election. To register, applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 5 and be U.S. citizens. Applicants also must be residents of Michigan and the city or township in which they wish to register. Voters may register in person at the Secretary of State’s office or by mail. Mail-in forms are available on the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. DK Meet the Candidates is Tuesday The Delton Kellogg Education Association is sponsoring “Meet the Candidates Night” Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Delton Community Library. Two seats are available on the board, and all four candidates vying for those positions have agreed to be present at the event and answer questions about their desire to serve Delton Kellogg schools. Group considering train festival History buff and musician Mike Madill and Jim Best hope to have a CK&S Train Festival in Delton this summer, and they are inviting interested people to attend a 6 p.m. meeting Thursday, April 9, at Sajo’s Pizza in Delton. “I'm looking for people who want to help organize this festival and be a part of it,” Madill said. He has an avid interest in the former Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw (CK&S) Railroad that once ran through the countryside of Barry and Kalamazoo counties. “There's just something magical about the CK&S railroad ... This is a part of our local history that I want to help preserve,” he said. The proposed train festival would be in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of a CK&S train wreck that occurred north of Shultz in Barry County July 15, 1909. He said he hopes to have a 100th anniversary memorial service at the crash site on Wednesday, July 15. The following Saturday, July 18, will be the train festival outdoors at the Barry Township park in Delton, with live music featuring train songs and speakers talking about the history of the CK&S Railroad. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Starting on Page 14 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 2, 2009 Meeting on proposed sewer line draws large crowd by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The proposed construction of a sewer pipeline that would provide service to the site of a possible new Pennock Hospital in Rutland Charter Township was the primary topic of discussion at an informational meeting hosted by the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) March 30 at Rutland Charter Township Hall. As evidenced by the meeting’s standing room only, construction of the pipeline is important not only to Pennock Hospital. Mark Doster, administrator of the SWBCSWA, said during the meeting that the sewer authority and Rutland Charter Township are discussing the possibility of Six-year-old killed by falling tree Sirens, yard debris pickup to resume The Hastings Fire Department will begin testing its tornado siren, starting Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. and will continue the first Saturday of every month through September. If the area is under a tornado watch or warning, the siren will not be tested. According to the city’s Web site, a tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornados are possible in the area. A tornado warning will be issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tending to another seasonal task, city crews will begin picking up biodegradable yard debris Monday, April 13. Spring Sports Previews Austin Endres A 6-year-old Hastings boy was killed Saturday, March 28, when a tree his father was cutting down fell on the child. The accident happened in a field that was being cleared on the east side of Mathison Road, approximately a half mile south of Center Road in Hastings Township. Investigators from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post say Devan Endres told his son, Austin, and a 9-year-old friend to stay in Endres’ truck while he cut down a tree. At the same time, brush in the field was being burned, and apparently the child left the truck to tell his father that some grass was burning. The elder Endres did not see Austin approach and could not hear him above the noise of the chain saw. The boy was approximately 50 feet from his father when he was struck by the falling tree. Devan Endres performed CPR on his son after calling 911. The Hastings Fire Department, along with Mercy Ambulance, responded, and the boy was transported to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. At St. Rose School, where Austin was a first grader, parents were notified of his death over the weekend so they could tell their children privately. A counselor from Hastings Area Schools met with teachers and students Monday. Parent/teacher conferences for the week were postponed, and school was canceled Wednesday, the day of the funeral. “Austin was a wonderful child, full of energy and love for life and everyone,” said St. Rose School Principal Bernadette Norris. Some of Austin's favorite activities were playing soccer, football, tag and Star Wars, she said. He enjoyed Chicago sports teams and loved to read. One of Austin’s grandmothers, Judy Piechnik, is known as “Grandma Judy” at St. Rose, where she is a regular volunteer. She had asked for the St. Rose students in grades three through six to sing at his funeral Wednesday. The altar servers were fifth grade students. The family invited Austin’s first grade classmates to bring up flowers during ENDRES, continued on page 6 Thornapple Valley Church and residents of Podunk and Algonquin lakes also utilizing the pipeline. If the sewer authority provided a sewer for the hospital, SWBCSWA would offer service to Thornapple Valley Church and nearby residents of Podunk Lake before providing service to Algonquin Lake, Doster said. He explained that once a sewer was provided to Thornapple Valley Church and Podunk Lake, the sewer authority would consider servicing Algonquin Lake if it was then able to accommodate the additional load. The sewer authority is permitted to pump 1 million gallons of waste per day and is currently pumping approximately 220,000 gallons per day, he said. Doster explained that the sewer authority’s plan to provide a sewer for the hospital entails the construction of a pipeline approximately 9.2 miles long that connects to SWBCSWA’s sewer main in Cloverdale. Under the plan, Pennock Hospital would pay for the pipeline that leads to its building site, Doster said. He estimated that the owner or owners of an average residence would be required to pay the following charges in order to be serviced by the pipeline: a one-time fee of $12,000 collected by the sewer authority; a maintenance fee of $34.50 per month collected by the sewer authority; and the cost to install all of the equipment at a residence that would enable it to utilize the pipeline, which Doster said should be about $2,000. Doster explained that the prices of piping and labor are currently relatively low. “Now really is a good time for a major, public project,” he said. Under the plan, a partnership between the sewer authority and Barry County Telephone Company would be pursued to cut costs, Doster said. He explained that the partnership sought would allow the sewer authority to utilize the phone company’s boring equipment to install the pipeline, while providing Barry County Telephone Company with the opportunity to bury fiber optic cable at the same time. Before the meeting came to an end, attendees were given an opportunity to ask Doster questions. One person in attendance asked what a resident who utilized the pipeline could expect to pay annually if he or she financed the $14,000 in fees, referenced by Doster, over the course of 20 years. Doster answered, saying that such a resident should expect to pay approximately $1,400 during the first years of the loan and about $700 during its final years, since the interest would decrease with the principal. “There have been studies done at Long Lake that show that the value of homes there went up more than the cost of the sewer (that was installed there),” he added. The administrator of the sewer authority was also asked if all of the properties along the pipeline would be required to utilize it. In response, Doster explained that the sewer authority is currently proposing to Rutland Charter Township the construction of a pipeline SEWER, continued on page 5 Mark Doster, administrator of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, discusses the possibility of providing sewer services to residents of Podunk Lake. Chris Youngs receives ‘Engineering Excellence Award’ %by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Chris Youngs, of Hastings, has received an “Outstanding Individual Engineering Excellence Award” from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE). He was awarded the prestigious honor in the category of “Professional Engineer in Government.” Youngs is a senior program manager with the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Design Division. The award was presented at a banquet held at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich. “I was honored. It was very neat, very unexpected,” Youngs said of his reaction when he learned he would receive the award. He was nominated for the award by several members of the MSPE-Professional Engineers in Government Practice Division (PEG). In supporting that nomination, Diane Carlson, president of MSPE-PEG, said in a letter, “Although Mr. Youngs is not an association member, he is a highly regarded engineer in the public sector, and an excellent role model for young engineers aspiring to government service. Further, MDOT has assigned Chris to be involved in future economic stimulus projects to improve Michigan through engineering. These projects will serve as a bridge between the public and private sectors.” Youngs has been an engineer for MDOT for more than nine years. “It’s very interesting,” he said of his job responsibilities. He has been working on the first two Design-Build Finance projects the state has ever done. “They were fast-paced projects, and they were a lot of people who worked on them. The award is kind of a recognition of everyone coming together as a team to put those projects together.” He is currently working on two pilot Design-Build Finance projects: a $38.3 million freeway reconstruction project on a six- mile stretch of I-69 in St. Clair and Lapeer counties and a $7.3 million replacement of the M-21 bridge over I-75 in Genesee County. “In a couple of weeks we’re going to fire up with construction. Most of the work is going to be done this summer,” Youngs said. He started work on those projects in February 2008, developing contract documents for bidding by design-build teams, working with various staff to clarify the scope of the projects and the design criteria to be used on the projects, he said. Youngs also has held “several open meetings to provide information to contractors, designers and potential financiers in order to provide details on the contract requirements.” He explained that a Design-Build Finance project has a unique component with the contractor responsible for funding the upfront costs for the design and construction work. MDOT then makes incremental payments when construction of the projects is substantially completed. “These projects may lead MDOT toward additional transportation facilities funded through public-private partnerships.” Youngs started working for MDOT in its Grand Rapids regional office and was involved in a number of areas, such as design, utility coordination and right-of-way permits. “Probably my most significant work there was in construction, he said.” Besides managing construction projects, he reviewed and authorized changes to plans, designed guardrail and preventive maintenance projects and tackled many other duties. In January 2004, he was promoted to a job in the Central Office in Lansing and eventually became a manager of MDOT’s Local Agency Program’s Urban and Safety Units. The position involved partnering with such agencies as the Federal Highway Administration to ensure compliance with federal regulations and other applicable design standards. YOUNGS, continued on page 5 Chris Youngs, a professional engineer who lives in Hastings, shows the “Outstanding Individual Engineering Excellence Award” he received recently from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE). �Page 2 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page “My hope is to bring together a bunch of older folks who have memories of the CK&S. I'm trying now to spark an interest in this festival. I want to bring out all the local historians who know about the railroad. I'm seeking speakers and maybe some more music for the event,” he said. Cross walk set for Good Friday This year’s Good Friday Cross Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church at 239 E. North St. in Hastings. The group walks in silence as a time of reflection on the meaning of Christ’s crucifixion and individual discipleship. The route goes from Grace Lutheran Church, south on Michigan Avenue, west on State Street, north on Broadway, east on Mill Street, north on Michigan Avenue, ending back at the church. Those who cannot walk the entire distance are welcome to drop in and out. The entire walk takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Sheriff’s department to receive federal grant by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Barry County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $19,635 grant as part of the $67,006,344 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grant was announced March 6 by U.S. senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin. The grant will be funded through the Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Funding through this program will be distributed at both the state and community levels and is designed to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. Barry County Undersheriff Robert Baker is administering the grant locally, and he said this week he is considering options for how to best utilize the grant money. “I suspect that we will use the money for equipment such as in-car cameras and to improve our investigative equipment,” said Cindy Tietz, administrative assistant to the sheriff. “Right now, we are looking at all our needs and evaluating where the money will best be spent.” In announcing the grant, Stabenow said, “I am pleased this economic recovery funding will help provide our communities with the resources they need to protect the people of Michigan. With our state and local governments facing tough budget decisions, this recovery package continues our strong commitment to work in partnership with Michigan communities to help them meet these challenges and keep officers on the streets..” “Byrne grants are a critical source of funding for Michigan’s law enforcement agencies, helping them modernize and remain effective in the fight against crime,” said Levin. “I’m hopeful this economic recovery package funding will preserve jobs in a tough economic climate and help keep communities in Michigan safe and secure.” The JAG program, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas: law enforcement; prosecution and court; prevention and education; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment; and planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs. Local and municipal governments will receive $25,807,514, while the State of Michigan will receive an additional $41,198,830 in funding. February student honored by Kiwanis Club Carmen Burlingame, pictured with her parents, Gregory and Mary Burlingame of Hastings, was the Kiwanis Club’s Student of the Month. She donated her $50 award to Relay for Life. Kiwanis student of the month for February is Carmen Burlingame. In her speech Carmen said, “It’s easy for one to speak about the changes he or she wishes to see, whether it be with the environment, politics, regulations or how the community itself functions. But as everyone learns, just talking about changes doesn’t accomplish much of anything. However, even though I just became an adult last month, I’ve always known that I can make a difference within the community.” Three years a member of Key Club serving as vice president this year, Burlingame was a part of Youth in Government three years; Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD); Teens Against Tobacco Use; Fellowship of Christian Athletes two years and she “reluctantly” joined Interact this years, as well. Carmen is involved with her church as a frequent acolyte and assists in the nursery. She also helps with Lenten and Advent suppers and participated with the church in the Crop Walk. She will be a 24-hour walker at Relay for Life in August. “It is through my church that I found the true meaning of community service,” said Burlingame. Recollecting a mission trip with 20 members of Grace Lutheran Church to Pipestem, W. Va., Burlingame said “It was in a short week that I had my first look at true poverty, where the family was truly incapable of doing any better for themselves.” She met and bonded with a 12year-old daughter with “so many dreams and goals for herself and more than enough ambition to conquer anything she set her mind to. It was through her that I was able to reflect on myself and see just how many blessings I have that I take for granted every day. The group, alongside that young girl, put our all into working on their house doing everything from scraping paint to re-roofing.” Burlingame concluded by saying, “eight months later, I have a new view of community service. It’s no longer simply the ability to miss some school and hang out with your friends for a couple hours; it’s about offering what you have to give in order to make life a little easier for someone else. It’s not about the praise or gratitude that often stems from volunteering, it’s knowing that you’ve made a difference.” Some oppose Crooked Lake weed control proposal by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer As reported in the March 26 Hastings Banner, a petition begun by Dorothy Weever is currently preventing the passage of a proposal for the administering of weed control at Crooked Lake near Delton. Before the proposal can pass, the signatures of those owning a total of more than 50 percent of the land in Barry Township that would be assessed taxes for weed control under the proposal must sign a petition in support of such assessments being collected. Weever said her petition was signed by 62 people. The creation of the petition was primarily fueled by concerns regarding suspected inequities between the proposed assessments of properties in Barry Township and those in Prairieville Township, she explained. When questioned about properties being assessed differently depending upon the township they are located in, Barry Township Supervisor Wesley Kahler and Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner said that properties in both townships are equally assessed under the proposal. “A lot of it is a matter of misinformation and different interpretations of what people hear — that’s where our problems are,” Stoneburner said. “... We’re not trying to do anything that’s not going to be equal to both Barry and Prairieville township residents.” According to Kahler and Stoneburner, vacant lakefront properties are not assessed under the proposal, and Weever said this was also something that led to her creating the petition. “I feel, if you own a lakefront property, even if it’s vacant, you should be assessed,” Weever said. According to Weever, many of the people who signed her petition are concerned with environmental impacts. She said that since weed control began at Crooked Lake, she has noticed fewer and smaller fish there. “Most of (the people who signed the petition) don’t want chemicals in the lake,” Weever said. “... (The townships) have one thing in mind, and that’s to chemically treat the lake, and, to me, there have to be different options.” The Department of Natural Resources recently told the Pine Lake Association that weevils might effectively manage the non- native weed Eurasian milfoil in select areas of Pine Lake, and Weever suggested a similar approach might be effective at Crooked Lake. As previously reported, the Delton Crooked Lake Association recommended to Barry and Prairieville townships that Professional Lake Management provide weed control at Crooked Lake. Kahler and Stoneburner said that the company is extremely reputable. “All of the products that Professional Lake Management uses are approved by the state and the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality),” Stoneburner said. “They have to be licensed to use them ... “We certainly wouldn’t do anything that would harm the lake or make the property values go down,” he added. “We want to keep the property values up and have a good, healthy lake that our residents and our visitors can use ...” David Baer, president of the Delton Crooked Lake Association, said during a previous interview that the association is close to collecting the number of signatures required to override Weever’s petition. Local churches plan Easter, Holy Week observances by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The days between Palm Sunday, April 5, and Easter, April 12, are among the holiest of the Christian calendar. Following is a listing of church services planned by local churches. Delton Faith United Methodist Church at 503 S. Grove Street (M-43) will show the film “The Gospel of John” Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. This film is a portrayal of John’s gospel from beginning to end. The film is three hours long and will have a brief intermission. On Thursday, April 9, the Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m. and include readings, hymns and the stations of the cross. On Friday, April 10, the musical “The Power of His Love” begins at 7 p.m. This is a musical journey following Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem through His trial and crucifixion to His resurrection. This musical uses choral works and solos, readings and dramas to tell the story of His love conquering sin and death. On Easter Sunday, a sunrise service at 7 a.m. will be followed by breakfast. At 8:30 a.m. the service will be the musical, “The Power of His Love.” The traditional Easter service will begin at 11 a.m. Dowling Country Chapel at 9275 S. M-37 will host a Good Friday candlelight prayer walk at 6 p.m. on April 10, followed by the movie “The Passion of the Christ.” The interactive candlelit walk simulates the path of the last hours of Jesus’ life. On Sunday, April 12, a traditional service at will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Easter breakfast from 10:15 to 11 a.m., with an alternative praise service at 11 a.m. Gun Lake area Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Avenue will hold Holy Thursday service at 6 p.m. on April 9. The Good Friday service will begin at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m., a performance of “His Last Days,” will feature local musicians. Easter vigil services begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The Easter Sunday service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church at 11850 West 9 Mile Avenue in Orangeville will hold Palm Sunday services Sunday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. A Holy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. will commemorate the Holy Eucharist. Good Friday services will begin at 7:30 p.m. This service will include the contemporary stations of the cross. Easter Sunday services will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will include the blessing of hardboiled eggs dyed red. Following the service, a light brunch will be served. At that time, people break the egg shells on other people’s heads. For more information about services call 269-664-4345. Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, has planned special events for the entire week. For Palm Sunday, the church will present a Passion play at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services. On Maundy Thursday, a Potter’s Liturgy will begin at 7 p.m. The annual silent crosswalk begins at 9:30 a.m. on Good Friday. Worship that evening begins at 7 p.m. with Tenebrae, the service of darkness. On Holy Saturday, the Easter vigil will start at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the church will celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with worship services at 6:30 and 10:45 a.m. Breakfast will be served following the 6:30 a.m. worship. There will be no Sunday school. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, at 315 W. Center St. (corner of South Broadway and West Center Street.), is a member church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion and welcomes all to attend Holy Week services. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m., with the Watch beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m., Friday. Good Friday service will begin at 7 p.m. The Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. will include the Rev. Hugh Dickinson and the Rev. William D. Ericson, as celebrants and F. William Voetberg directing the music. For more information, call the church office at 269-945-3014. Lakewood Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa will hold Palm Sunday services at 9 a.m. with Disciple Discovery for all ages and a morning worship service with palm procession and holy communion at 10:30 a.m. Holy Thursday service will start at 6:30 p.m. The evening begins with a light supper of soup and rolls followed by sacrament of holy communion. On Friday at 1 p.m., the Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Good Friday Service is scheduled. The Rev. Dr. Eric S. Beck, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, will be the afternoon preacher. Holy Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon, will be the children's "Sonrise Breakfast" sponsored by education committee. Children will explore the meaning of the importance of Lent and the Easter season. Easter Day services are planned for 9 a.m. with Disciple Discovery for all ages followed at 10:30 a.m. with the worship celebration of the resurrection of the Lord. Call 616-374-8861 for more information. Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church celebrates the resurrection of the Savior on Easter Sunday, beginning with Sonrise Service at 7:30 a.m. in the church auditorium. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a breakfast in the church basement followed by an egg hunt around 9:30 a.m. for the teens and children. The activities will end with a 10:30 a.m. worship service with music and a message. Pastor Bruce Pauley will be speaking on "The Mighty Wonders of Easter." The church is located at 2720 Vedder Road in Lake Odessa. For more information, call 616-374-7796. Middleville Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W. Main, has planned the divine service at 9:30 a.m. on Palm Sunday. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6 to 8, matins (morning prayer) and Eucharist services will be held at 8 a.m. each day. On Maundy Thursday, the divine service will begin at 7 p.m. Good Friday, the chief divine service will be at noon with a Tenebrae service at 8 p.m. On Holy Saturday, a matins service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Easter Vigil at 8:10 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the sunrise service will be at 6:55 a.m., Easter breakfast, 8 a.m. followed by the Easter divine service at 9:30 a.m. The First Baptist Church of Middleville will present a Palm Sunday musical entitled, “In The Presence of Jehovah,” featuring the FBC Senior Servants Praise Team. The performance will be at 6 p.m. This is a musical celebration of the resurrection and will feature some of the best-loved songs, as well as several new ones. The performance follows Jesus’ life through individual characters who each came into His presence through different circumstances but whose lives were all changed by being in His presence. On Good Friday at 6:30 p.m., the First Baptist Church will host a First Century Jewish Passover presented by the Biblical Learning Center of Grand Rapids. Everyone is invited to be guests. The event includes a full First Century Passover meal, music, and a picture of Christ as seen in the Passover ceremony. On Easter Sunday beginning at 9:15 a.m., First Baptist Church will host a free community pancake breakfast. At 10:30 a.m., the FBC Worship Choir will present the Easter musical entitled, “The Savior,” a musical presentation depicting God’s love and faithfulness toward his children. The First Baptist Church is at 5215 N. M37 Highway in Middleville. Call 269-7959726 or visit Firstbaptistmiddleville.com for more information. Middleville United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Church and Main streets, will host a Seder meal at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Call the church at 269-795-9266 for more information. On Easter Sunday, the 7 a.m. sunrise service in the basement will be followed by breakfast then a combined service at 10:30 a.m. Hastings Library happenings Thursday, April 2 Book Club for Adults, Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Movie Memories – It’s Stewart Granger month, 5:15–8 p.m., Community Room. Friday, April 3 Pre-school Story Time – “Simply Silly,” 10:30–11a.m. Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero Game Night for Teens (6th-12th grades), 7-9 p.m., Community Room Monday, April 6 Spring break, library is open, but no Toddler Time or Pre-School Story times this week. Monday, April 13 Craft of the Month, “Jewelry Making,” 6 to 8 p.m., Community Room. Tuesday, April 14 Toddler Time – “Dogs,” 10:30–11a.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m., Community Room. Chess Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Tween’s Reading Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Room. Thursday, April 16 Movie Memories, 5:15–8 p.m., Community Room. Tom Funke speaks at Book Talk, “Hiking in Michigan,” 7 p.m. Community Room. Friday, April 17 Pre-school Story Time, “Dogs,” 10:30–11 a.m. Jazz Festival performances all day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Saturday,April 18 Anime Club, 12 to 3 p.m., Community Room. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! �Page 3 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Chili cook-off draws chefs to Gun Lake Judges for the first Barry County Red Cross Chili Shoot-Out are Craig Stolsonburg, Rick Jones, Ben Geiger and Mike Callton. (Photos by Linda Boyce) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It is not just the $1,500 raised for the Barry County Transportation division of the American Red Cross that made the Chili Shoot-Out on Saturday, March 28, a success. It wasn’t just the 15 volunteer chefs serving up their secret recipes. And it wasn’t just the Irish-inspired music filling the air. According to Mark Englerth, volunteer coordinator for the Barry County Transportation division, “We couldn’t have been happier with the community response to our effort to provide transportation for area residents who need to get to medical treatment.” Laura Runge from Sandy’s Restaurant hosted the chefs. Some chefs had to revise their recipes to compete but all had fun. The judges, Craig Stolsonburg, Rick Jones, Ben Geiger and Mike Callton, chose Ed DeVries as the overall winner and Don and Lynda Gilbert as the second place finishers. DeVries won a silver ladle and some hot chili peppers. Once the event ended at 5 p.m., the votes were tallied, and Bruce Lemon and Mike Migras of Hidden Valley Golf Course won the People’s Choice Award. Music was provided by Mick Lane of the Conklin Ceili Band. He grew up in the area and said he was happy to return to help with this effort. Some chefs used special ingredients such as maple syrup and smoky links including Pat Walton from Allendale. Jeff Ulin had to really change his recipe because he could not use his regular venison and tequila. Even though this year’s recipe was based on a beef roast, Judges for the first Barry County Red Cross Chili Shoot-Out are Craig Stolsonburg, Rick Jones, Ben Geiger and Mike Callton. (Photos by Linda Boyce) Mick Lane plays Irish folk favorites during the event. (Photos by Linda Boyce) First place winner Ed DeVries (right) serves up some of his first place prize winning chili to Alex Liceaga. (Photo by Linda Boyce) he did use five different beans, portabella mushrooms and corn. Tom Smith and his wife Deb were the only chefs to create a white chicken chili. Anyone who would like to volunteer with the Barry County Red Cross transportation team may contact Englerth at 269-945-3962. Anyone who would like to contribute to the Barry County Red Cross transportation effort may send checks made out to American Red Cross with a notation on the check for Barry County Transportation. Checks should be sent to American Red Cross, 1050 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Englerth is continuing to renovate office space donated to Barry County Red Cross transportation by Miller Real Estate in Hastings. Progressive Democrats to meet April 8 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet on Wednesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall at 200 E. Main St., Middleville. The meetings are open to everyone For more information, visit the Web site www.pdwm.org. Second place winners are Don and Lynda Gilbert. Republican party launches Web site Those interested in learning about or joining the Barry County Republican Party can now do so online with the launch of BarryGOP.org. The county GOP also is listing its events calendar, current leadership and links to various Republican party resources. "I'm thrilled that Barry County Republicans now have a visible presence online," said party Vice Chair Denise Straley. "Reaching out to citizens through the Internet is key to uniting our party." The party is also using the Web site for more than just reaching out to sign up new members. Current members can now renew their annual membership online in additional to using the traditional method of sending an application and check to the party by mail, a useful tool for party Treasurer Susan Vlietstra. "Creating multiple ways to access party information, including online membership applications and events information, greatly enhances the participation in and financial stability of the party" she said. The Web address is www.barrygop.org. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Andrea Hull collects tickets and ballots for the “People’s Choice” winners. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Hospital’s services should not compete To the editor: I did not have a chance to attend any of the latest rounds of Pennock Health Services forums, but believe that services such as a dialysis unit, a vent unit, oncology services or a psychiatric unit might be good services to add to its mix and house in the existing building, should a new hospital be built. Perhaps low-income housing for seniors could be an option. A few other ideas would be to demolish the building and turn it back to residential lots, as it really should be in that neighborhood, or to make it part of Fish Hatchery Park or to expand Pennock Village. What I would not like to see happen is for Pennock to provide skilled nursing services or similar inpatient rehabilitation services to compete with Thornapple Manor after the taxpayers of this county have spent $20 million for a state-of-the-art facility that already provides these services. I believe such competition would not be in the best interest of the community. In reference to a recent article in the Reminder about the community forums, it should be noted that when we (Thornapple Manor) created our strategic plan which began our upgrade of this facility, a marketing study indicated that building an assistedliving facility would not be a good strategic move, since the market for those services appears saturated in Barry County. I do not believe that Pennock has completed any marketing studies regarding assisted living. If Pennock Health Services officials are going to build a new hospital, and if they are going to convert the existing hospital to some other use, I would like to see them strive to provide new or complementary services to what already exists within our community. James C. DeYoung, administrator Thornapple Manor Take the Feinstein Challenge To the editor: I'd like to take a moment to point out an outstanding opportunity called the Feinstein Challenge, if you haven't had a chance to participate yet. In a nutshell, Alan Shawn Feinstein, a philanthropist from Rhode Island, is putting up $1 million of his own money to partially match contributions made to food banks nationwide through April 30. What that means is that if you send in a check to a food bank within that time period, it qualifies for the partial match, stretching your giving dollars. (In fact, with help from the Feinstein Foundation, the food bank guarantees a 10 percent match on contributions made that are targeted to a food bank member agency). Chances are you’ll be eligible for a special Michigan Tax Credit for up to half of your contribution, as well. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan has maintained a wonderful reputation for efficiency and effectiveness for well over two decades. Last year, it distributed 845,302 pounds of food via its hunger-relief network in Barry County, an all-time distribution record and sure evidence of the need. This distribution helped save Barry County nonprofit organizations that are part of the food bank network approximately $1.18 million. Your check will help continue this vital work, especially during critical economic times as these. You also may give online via the food bank's Web site, www.foodbankofscm.org, or mail a check to Food Bank, PO Box 408, Battle Creek MI 49016. 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Community assets highlighted at workshop Recently, a group of more than 100 people gathered in the Pennock Hospital conference center to take part in “mapping” our community’s assets. Luther Snow, an expert in asset mapping and a professional facilitator, was on hand to help with the process. Snow is the author of The Organization of Hope: A Workbook for Rural Asset-Based Community Development and The Power of Asset Mapping. The special program was sponsored by Consumers Energy and was organized by the Barry Community Foundation to help us better understand how we can engage in shaping the destiny of our community. Snow took the group through a series of fact-gathering exercises to better understand the needs, demands and issues that could help local residents determine what kind of community Barry County might be in the future, especially if we are willing to follow some simple, yet powerful, actions putting us on a course “toward a new and more promising future.” During the evening, the group was divided into small clusters to determine the issues present and to help us determine our community assets and to better understand how asset-based actions can work toward positive community benefits. Consumers Energy has been a major player in helping communities all over the state better understand how positive actions can impact a community’s ability to grow and prosper. A small-town resident said of the process, “We want our future to be our choice and not something that happens to us.” We need to look for choices in our future, whether a young high school student looking to determine what he or she wants to do after school or a young family looking for reasons to make Barry County their home. “When we recognize our community assets, gifts and strengths — rather than our needs and deficiencies — we are empowered to act on these assets together to get things done,” Snow told the group. “In other words, focus on the half-full cup rather than the half-empty cup.” I’ve taken part in asset-mapping exercises before, so I wasn’t surprised to see some of the outcomes of the process. Some of the local assets that were determined in the process included: • Locally owned business and industrial sector. • Proximity between four major cities. • Strong community hospital. • Rural character. • Hundreds of lakes and streams for recreation and enjoyment. • Kellogg Community College • Senior citizens programs. • Cultural activities. Snow reminded the group that, “We have to build rural communities ourselves, from what we have. That’s why there is such a strong rural tradition of thriftiness and innovation." Barry County has always maintained strong traditions and determination from which we derive our sense of community. Snow came to Hastings to help us find a way to build on those assets and to find new ways in looking at relationships between them. “Rural communities are well suited to support entrepreneurship, new manufacturing networks, new food markets and new networks for culture, recreation and tourism,” said Snow. “When a community understands the power of asset mapping, it’s reminded of some of the benefits we have so we can connect existing assets while at the same time find new opportunities throughout the community.” It was a great session, however the time spent will only be worthwhile if the group can find a way to develop and facilitate change to shape our future. Snow helped us to inventory the assets, and connect them to establish an action-planning process. But the process will be successful only if we use it to work together and get things done for the larger community. Consumers Energy asked leading experts from around the country the strategies they recommend for individual communities. They found, "It is necessary for citizens and their leaders to be actively engaged in shaping the destiny of their communities. Often simple actions are all that are necessary to start the momentum in a community toward a new and more promising future.” With the new knowledge and understanding of the process, the group should be able to use its talents in determining some directions the county can follow to grow and prosper in the future. Fred Jacobs, Vice President, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Ehlers given ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ award The United States Chamber of Commerce has presented Congressman Vernon Ehlers with its Spirit of Enterprise award for his work during the second session of the 110th Congress in promoting pro-growth policies for businesses around the nation. “Last year, Congress had to make some tough choices, and Rep. Ehlers clearly demonstrated his commitment to the economy and keeping America competitive in an ever-chang- Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov ing global market,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “The Chamber is proud to present Rep. Ehlers with the Spirit of Enterprise award on behalf of businesses large and small.” “Businesses drive our economy and create jobs. I will continue do everything I can to continue to promote job creation by giving businesses the tools they need to succeed,” said Ehlers. “I am honored to receive this award.” The U.S. Chamber presents the award to lawmakers who support at least 70 percent of the Chamber’s positions on key votes. In the second session of the 110th Congress, 18 House votes were identified as key, including passage of the emergency economic stabilization act, an economic stimulus package, improving anti-counterfeiting and piracy efforts, and revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Ehlers scored a 100 percent on key votes last year. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Is decision best for auto companies? Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs President Barack Obama announced deadlines for both Chrysler and GM to reorganize their operations. Do you agree with this decision? Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Jon Gambee Megan Lavell • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $30 per year in Barry County $32 per year in adjoining counties $35 per year elsewhere Ronald Swihart, Hastings: “He had to make a very hard decision, and we will have to see how it works out.” Connie Belles, Hastings: “Yes, I voted for him, and he had to make a really hard decision. I think he is doing the best job he can.” Jennifer Bassett, Hastings: “Yes, I think this was a good decision. If it works, it will help get the economy going again.” Nicole Heaton, Hastings: “This decision will help the economy. We are waiting to see what will happen.”.” Marie DeWitt, Hastings: “Yes, this was the right decision for the president to make. But, I would have liked to see those other companies like AIG have to meet the same requirements.” Becki Salazar, Woodland: “Yes, because these companies have to make better products and become leaner operations. However, the other companies doing business in the United States, like Hyundai, also have to work equitably with the supply chain companies as well.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 5 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner YOUNGS, continued from page 1 To the editor: This February, Denver’s Rocky Mountain News died. In March, The Tucson Citizen followed. Meanwhile, hundreds of other American newspapers reduced staff and declared themselves in significant economic trouble. Many commentators have lamented the passage of local newspapers; others foretell a notyet-arrived golden age of electronic news reportage. But few have mentioned one of the biggest potential losers in the demise of print publishing: our local environment — the clean air, water, land, forests, beaches, wetlands and wildlife that enrich our communities. Since the days of muckraking reporter Upton Sinclair and his establishment-shaking revelations about a corrupt Chicago meatpacking industry, responsible local investigative journalists have shone a withering light on corporate polluters, unscrupulous developers, dishonest officials and incompetent environmental regulators – thereby making our hometowns better, safer, more enjoyable places to live. Likewise, local activists have relied on community newspapers for accurate, unbiased reporting. With little or no money to buy publicity, environmental activists, like Love Canal’s Lois Gibbs, scribbled outraged but informed letters to the editor, or sponsored public meetings and protests that were sure to attract a reporter from the local paper. That’s one way activists marshal grass-roots troops against environmental injustice. In Anniston, Ala., for example, it was a neighborhood group called the Community Against Pollution (CAP) that in the late 1990s spoke up for West Anniston, “a part of town that is largely poor, largely black, largely forgotten, and largely polluted,” according to John Fleming, then The Anniston Star’s editorial page editor. CAP led the charge against a grossly negligent Monsanto Corporation that let toxic PCBs leach into soils, and an equally negligent Alabama Department of Environmental Management, “more of a permit facilitator for industry than a protector of the environment,” said Fleming. But it was The Anniston Star’s reporting about CAP, including the filing of a lawsuit, that helped bring the issue to the attention of the rest of the city and the state, and moved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to act. The paper’s reputation for integrity and truth-telling helped shine a light on West Anniston’s plight. And corruption — whether in the form of toxic waste or government malfeasance — can’t stand much light. You’ll find thousands of “light-bringing” stories like that of West Anniston in big-city editions, mid-sized dailies and small-town weeklies. One of the most instructive recent examples I can think of is that of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, which reported the likelihood of Mississippi River levee failures a year before Hurricane Katrina, along with an obvious reason for those failings: the diversion of federal funds away from levee construction to the Iraq War by the Bush Administration. But every example isn’t a matter of life or death. Without the small newspaper in my hometown of Vernon, N.J., activists couldn’t have defeated a cell phone tower slated for construction within eyeshot of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, or the illegal trading of a state wildlife management area for a proposed 165-unit condo complex; or the demolition of a Revolutionary War-era tavern for a Burger King. Those battles played out on the pages of The Vernon News, with both sides vying for the people’s hearts and minds. This is democracy at work, even if it is democracy writ small, not large. So if you are looking for the next big, breaking, nationally important environmental story, don’t go first to CNN or Google News. Rather, look for those stories percolating upward from the pages of your community newspaper. Or at least that is the way things were. In a 2008 editorial, John Fleming of The Anniston Star summed up the greatest worry of many involved in community journalism: “If local media no longer is local, how does it fulfill one of its most essential roles: informing the community in times of peril?” Fleming was asking this question about a local radio station that had recently been mechanized and so failed to report an oncoming tornado. He might, however, just as readily have asked what would have happened if there had been no local paper to trumpet the peril posed by PCBs to the people of West Anniston? As our economy implodes, and deregulated corporate shenanigans reach unbelievable heights, it would be foolish for us to imagine that no company out there is quietly trying to dispose of toxic waste in somebody’s backyard or that state or federal regulators might not be asleep at the switch as that waste gets dumped. The best thing you can do to defend against such possibilities in your community? Support your local newspaper. Buy a subscription. Read every edition. mer sports editor and general editor of the Banner) and Gladys Youngs (a former Hastings High School teacher). “It’s one of the best decisions we’ve made, especially with my mom passing (in 2006),” Chris Youngs said of returning to Hastings. “Both my kids got to know Grandma well, and they wouldn’t have had that relationship if we had not moved back to Michigan. She was special.” Chris and Katie Youngs’ children are Tyler, a fifth grader at St. Rose School, and Belle, a second grade student, also at St. Rose. When he has spare time Chris Youngs enjoys playing backyard basketball and football, playing with his children and fishing. “We like to go skiing as a family in the winters. We’ve had the kids skiing since they were wee little kids. It’s a nice winter sport ... a lot of fun.” SEWER, continued from page 1 that would only service the new hospital. He added that the decision to service any other properties with the pipeline, including residences on Podunk Lake and the Thornapple Valley Church, lies with Rutland Charter Township. When asked how long it would take to install the pipeline, Doster responded, “I’m anticipating that just the running of the main (to the hospital) is nine months’ worth of construction.” He added that, because the sewer authority intends to use Barry County Telephone Company’s boring equipment to install the pipeline, disturbance caused by the project would be minimal. In addition to Doster’s discussion regarding the pipeline, Regina Young and Eric Pessel, representatives of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, delivered a presentation on the workings of sewer systems and some of the waste-related problems facing the areas of Podunk and Algonquin lakes. Young said that many of the areas of both lakes feature aging and outdated sewage systems, soil that is either too porous or too dense to properly accommodate sewage, sewage systems that are located too close to wells, and other such problems. According to Young, specific problematic features of the Podunk Lake area include five residences sharing one sewage system, one residence with no access to a sewage system, and drain fields positioned too close to the lake. Similar problems facing the Algonquin Lake area include recent increases in the nitrate levels found in groundwater, a lack of space for new sewage systems to be installed once old ones fail, and sewage systems too small to accommodate modern use, she said. 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They are at best misinformed and at worst outright lying. They will tell you that the Employee Free Choice Act eliminates secret ballot elections. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Employee Free Choice Act gives workers the option of majority sign-up or elections, instead of the corporate-dominated process that exists today. They will tell you that at a time when our economy is in crisis, the last thing we need is more unions. An economy where working families do not share the benefits of economic growth and do not have money to spend is a recipe for disaster. That’s what we are seeing now. Unions have been on the decline, and corporations have had the control and just look where we are now. It’s a simple free choice: pass the Employee Free Choice Act. The middle class will be strengthened, and we can all prosper from the rising tide. Lance Fliearman Hastings Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply (269) Glenn Scherer, co-editor of Blue Ridge Press Country needs a free choice To the editor: A rising tide lifts all boats. From 1947 to 1973, at the time of the highest union membership, real income growth rose for the bottom 20 percent of wage earners to almost 120 percent. The next lowest 20 percent rose almost 100 percent. The middle income workers rose 100 percent. The next highest 20 percent of wage earners rose over 100 percent and the richest 20 percent rose almost 90 percent. We as a country during this time grew together. From 1973 to 2000, we grew apart. The bottom 20 percent of wage earners’ real income grew just 10 percent, the second lowest 20 percent grew just 18 percent, the middle wage earners grew 25 percent, the next highest 20 percent grew 36 percent and the richest wage earners grew 68 percent. This was the beginning of the attack on unionism and the stacking of the National Labor Relations Board, and the making of policies that disadvantaged workers. From 2000 to 2006, real income growth for the bottom 60 percent was negative 7 percent, while the richest 40 percent continued to grow. This is not one country with one destiny, it is separate nations. From 1947 to 1967, during peak union membership, productivity and real wages grew together. As unions declined, workers began to fall behind. From 1967 to 2007, productivity grew 211 percent more than real income. The workers of this nation have made it the most productive in the world, but they are not getting the wages that go with that productivity. We have the opportunity to correct this with the passing of the Employee Free Choice Act. The Employee Free Choice Act does three things: strengthens penalties for companies that illegally coerce or intimidate employees in an effort to prevent them from forming a when Tyler was born, and that was very neat. “Katie (Youngs) is actually the smart one in the family,” Youngs said of his wife. “She started her career as an engineer for about six years. She’s the reason we moved to Tennessee because her company made parts for cars and the plant was in Tennessee. She was flying down to Tennessee three to four nights a week. So we moved on down.” Katie is now a fourth grade teacher at St. Rose of Lima School in Hastings. Family was the magnet that tugged at their hearts and brought them back to Michigan. “I grew up five block away from my grandparents, and Kate and I both thought we’d like to live in a small town,” he said. Chris Youngs is the son of Steve Youngs, coordinator of the Community Music School in Hastings and former St. Rose School principal, and the late Mary Youngs, former principal at Northeastern School in Hastings. Chris’ grandparents were the late Buzz (for- 77533325 Regardless of size, newspapers matter Hastings middle and high schools. He graduated from Hastings High in 1992 and from Michigan Technological University in 1996 where he earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. “I thought all my math teachers were great,” Youngs said of his education in Hastings. Mr. (Tom) Maurer was wonderful. I thought Mr. (Jim) Metzger was great. Mrs. (Joyce) Cooklin was awesome. I’m sure I’m missing one (name). I was always strong in math and science.” Youngs’ first job as a civil engineer was with HH Engineering Ltd. in Detroit. He was involved with road design and other responsibilities for the Tennessee Department of Transportation in Chattanooga, Tenn. from January through August 1999. Prior to that, he was a surveyor with Sequatchie Valley Surveying from August 1997 until January 1999. “I stayed home for a while with my son 02704775 planning through the actual construction,” Youngs said. He was born in Detroit and then the family moved to Hastings when he was a youngster. He attended St. Rose of Lima School and 77533498 “And about a year ago I was told I would be doing some new stuff,” Youngs said. “It’s really been a great experience. It makes you realize how many things go into putting a project together from the initial We will be open for Easter! Sunday, April 12 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations Suggested 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 Easter Menu ® This is not a brunch buffet. Do not stand in a buffet line this year, let us serve you - it is what we do best! 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Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday, April 5 - Passion Play 8 & 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Maudy Thursday, April 9 Potter’s Liturgy 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 10 - annual Silent Crosswalk begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship starts at 7 p.m., using Tenebrae, the service of darkness. Holy Saturday, April 11 - the Easter Vigil starts at 7 p.m. The Resurrection of Our Lord, April 12 - we celebrate with worship at 6:30 and 10:45 a.m., with breakfast after 6:30 worship. No Sunday School. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. NO Sunday School for All Ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5:45 p.m. Lenten Supper/Study; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS - Richard E. Leavitt (Dick), age 68, resident of Hastings since 1988, passed away March 31, 2009. He is survived by his five sons, Dave, Steve, Paul, Rick and Brian Leavitt, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dick was an active and dedicated member of the community who volunteered with his 1800’s woodworking at Charlton Park and Bowens Mill. He has brought joy to all playing Saint Nicholas throughout Barry County for more than 20 years. There will be a memorial luncheon held Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church at 111 Church Street. Memorial contributions can be made to The Reyff Scholarship at The Barry Foundation in lieu of flowers. We hope that you come and join us to share stories about our father. Richard Gary Sunior Phyllis Fountain WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS - Austin Adam Endres of Hastings passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 6 years old. He was born in Hastings on July 5. 2002 to Devan and Kristen Endres. He was in the first grade at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Austin loved to play soccer and football with his classmates; playing on the Wii with Kaila and Bre, and Star Wars with Dillon. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Daniel and Judy Piechnik, Warren and Susan Steele, and Darrell and Ronda Endres; aunts and uncles, Laura (Michael) MacLeod, Jill (Gabriel) McKelvey, Joyelle Endres, Michelle (Jim) Olsen, Allen (Brooke) Steele; close friends, Jenny, Kaila and Breanna Gillespie; and several cousins. Preceded in death by his great grandparents Benjamin Endres and Edward and Edith Piechnik. A prayer service was held Wednesday at Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S. Jefferson in Hastings, The Reverend Alfred Russell officiated. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rose of Lima Elementary School. Please share a memory of Austin with his family at www.lauerfh.com. MIDDLEVILLE - Phyllis Fountain, age 83, of Middleville, went home to be with her Lord on March 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Fountain was born January 25, 1926 in Oak Harbor, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Violet (Batema) Wegner. She was raised in Oak Harbor and attended Oak Harbor Public Schools. She attended Grand Rapids Beauty College. She was married to Bruce Fountain on December 29, 1957. She was self-employed at Fountain’s Beauty Salon for 20 years and drove school bus for Caledonia Public Schools for 14 plus years. Phyllis was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Bruce; daughter, Beth (Walt) Gulch; sister, Mitzie (Robert) Paule; grandchildren, Nicole and Jessica Gulch, Tiffany (Matt) Rudd, Jeffery, Linda and Tabitha Fountain and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special uncle Vernon Zenser and many loving sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Violet (Batema) Wegner; son, Jeffrey; and brother, Aaron Wegner. Visitation will be Thursday, April 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Viewing Friday 10 a.m. Funeral 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Burial Saturday 11 a.m. at Curtice Cemetery, Bitely. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Circle of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville or Faith Hospice. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Richard Gary Sunior age 68 of Hastings, passed away on March 30, 2009. Gary was born September 25, 1940 in Lake Odessa. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. During his 39 years of public service, Gary spent 37 years serving his community. During his career in law enforcement, he worked with the Hastings City Police Department, The Friend of the Court, and Barry County Sheriff's Department. Gary retired as a Sheriff's Deputy in 1996. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping in the U.P., cross country skiing, wood carving, and studying United States history. He also had a special interest in attending Pow-Wows in celebration of his Ojibwa heritage, he also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Tigers. He was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police and the Michigan Police Officers Association. Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Sunior; his six children, Scott Sunior of Hastings, Jackie Harris (Dennis) of Crozet, Virginia, Richard Sunior (Laurie) of Hastings, Angela Erway of Hastings, Daniel Holman (Tiffany) of Hastings, and Amanda Sunior of Hastings; his grandchildren, Dylan Harris, Michael Eastman, Sam Eastman, Maggie Eastman, and Sophia Sunior; his step-mother, Verna Sunior of Hastings; a sister, Mary Jo Miller-Haven of West Haven CT. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Richard Sunior; his mother, Arlene Payne and his step-brother, Robert Keller. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Thin Blue Line, P.O. Box 415 Howell, MI. 48844, an organization for fallen officers and their families. Memorial services will be held Friday April 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Friends can meet with the family one hour prior to service time. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS – Carolyn Jessica ElliottLancaster, age 62, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday March 25, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born July 15, 1946 in Hastings, the daughter of Delbert E. and Violet L. (Curtis) Lancaster. Carolyn received her GED in May of 2003 and continued through two years of college. She married Richard K. Elliott in 1963. Her employment included factory work and as a manager of a carpet store. Carolyn enjoyed volunteering at the Democratic Hall in Hastings. She also enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, crocheting, gardening and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Delbert Lancaster Jr.; a son, Richard Keith Elliott Jr. Carolyn is survived by her children, Gordon D. (Colleen) Elliott, Lynda M. (Tony) Sparks, Lori A.( Mike Sr.) Keith; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Keith, Carolyn, Christopher, Michael J., Dominic, Rebekka, Josh, Kendra, Allie; two greatgrandchildren, Ella and Airiana; a sister, Patricia Lancaster; a brother, David Lancaster; many nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Saturday March 28, 2009 at Confessions of Truth Ministries, 307 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings. Pastor Jane Woodmansee and CoPastor Sandra Woodmansee officiated. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net). George Willis Etter HOLLAND - George Willis Etter, age 91, of Holland, died Monday, March 02, 2009 at Freedom Village. Mr. Etter was born Oct. 29, 1917 in Kincaid, Ill., the son of Herbert and Rosalie (Patchen) Etter. He grew up in Alton, Ill., where he graduated from Alton High School in 1934. He attended Shurtleff College, Alton, Ill., and the University of Detroit. On November 26, 1942, he married Jeanne Marie (Duffin) Reig. They were married 56 years at her death in 1999. He served in the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corps from May 1942 through October 1945. Duty assignments included U.S. Navy Hospitals in Great Lakes, Ill., New London, Conn., Portsmouth, Va., Oakland, Calif., and Navy Base Hospital #18 at Guam. He was employed from 1940 to 1978 by Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, Mo. as a sales engineer in the electric motor division. A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. Etter served as a trustee, elder and deacon in churches in St. Louis, Mo., Dearborn, and Hastings. He was a member of the Franklin Lodge A.F. & A.M., Alton, Ill., and a past member of the Hastings Country Club. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert E. Etter, and sister, Catharine Etter. Surviving are children, Janet (Larry) Barker, Bettendorf, Iowa, George Etter, Jr., Lansing, Pat (Bob) Hornick, E. Grand Rapids, and Joseph (Mary) Etter, South Windsor, Conn.; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 5, at Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland. Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Arrangements by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland, MI. www. lifestorynet.com. �Page 7 — Thursday, April 2, 2009— The Hastings Banner MV School Board debates contract wording, keeps Kramer by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer After a closed session during a special meeting on Monday, March 23, the Maple Valley Board of Education voted 4-2 to not renew Superintendent Kim Kramer’s contract. The vote was not a result of his recent evaluation, said Board Trustee Kevin Rost who made the motion, but rather some of the language included in the contract. “He had some excellent marks and some areas where the board feels he needs improvement, but this has nothing to do with the evaluation,” explained Rost. Currently, the contract language says that if no action is taken by the board on the contract, it automatically renews itself for a three-year term. “We didn’t feel comfortable having it stretched out for three years, not that we didn’t feel comfortable with the job he’s doing,” said Rost. “He’s good (his contract) until 2012, if we wouldn’t have said anything, it would have been a three-year roll over and the board didn’t feel comfortable going out that far with the economy the way it is.” Board Vice President April Heinze also Osborne-Lorente Glenn-Healey Bud and Cindy Glenn and Tim and Tammy Healey are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Jennifer Glenn and Dustin Healey. Jennifer and Dustin are both 2003 graduates of Delton Kellogg High School. Jennifer graduated from Chic University of Cosmetology in 2005 and is currently employed at HQ Salon and Spa in Kalamazoo. Dustin is a licensed plumber and currently is employed by Petro Plumbing in Richland. The couple is planning a Sept. 18, 2009 wedding and will reside in Kalamazoo. Marriage Licenses Benjamin Joseph Bowman, Hastings and June Marie Bishop, Hastings. James Steven Kimmel, Hastings and Jessica Lynne Smith, Hastings. Raymond Keith Lewis, Hastings and Deedra May Morgan, Hastings. Brian Daniel Margraf, Hastings and Mistie Murray Lardie, Hastings. Raymond John Allore, Middleville and Carol Sue Frey, Potterville. Larry and Valerie Osborne of Delton wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maureen to Estuardo Lorente, the son of René Lorente and Maria del Carmen Morales of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The bride-elect is a graduate of Gull Lake High School, Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center, and Western Michigan University and is currently employed with Lakeview High School as a Spanish and English teacher. The groom-elect is a graduate of Colegio Don Bosco and is currently employed with Barceló Hotels. An August 22, 2009 wedding is being planned at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland. Two arrested for alleged delivery of heroin Hastings Police arrested two individuals suspected of selling illegal drugs stemming from an investigation that began in November 2008. Justin Miller, 27, and Kristie James, 23, both from Hastings, were arrested March 21 and charged with delivery of heroin. An investigation began when officers from the Hastings Police Department obtained information about the pair selling drugs in the city of Hastings. The investigation was concluded Feb. 15, and charges were authorized on March 20. Both Miller and James were arrested at their residence and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Leonard Harasin Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. He is survived by his two daughters, Terryl (Scott) Bever and Julie (Mark) Storey; his grandchildren Clinton Waller, Marc Waller, Dakota Storey, Ambrie Storey, and Savannah Storey; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Henry Harasin. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Deacon James Mellen officiated. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 3, 2009 at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan . Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. FIX IT UP AND DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD! Millions of dollars worth of agricultural products — including commodities produced and processed in Michigan — have fallen victim to a trade dispute between the United States and Mexico over cross-border trucking, according to a press release issued by Michigan Farm Bureau. In retaliation to a U.S. breach of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico — a top export market for U.S. agricultural products — has imposed tariffs on nearly 90 U.S. products, including 36 agricultural products valued at approximately $864 million. They include fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, wine and processed food exports. Mexico is rumored to be considering expanding the list to also include corn, beans, wheat and soybeans. Michigan exports nearly a quarter (22 percent) of its 200 agricultural commodities, with the top five agricultural exports being soybeans, feed grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy products. The majority of Michigan's agricultural exports are to Canada, but Mexico ranks among the state's top five export markets. Annually, Michigan's agricultural exports generate more than $1.2 billion and employ more than 13,800 residents. The American Farm Bureau Federation has asked President Barack Obama to seek a quick resolution that would assure safe vehicles on U.S. roads and put the United States back into compliance with its NAFTA obligations. The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) is asking the same of Michigan's Congressional delegation, said Ryan Findlay, MFB associate national legislative counsel. "Export markets are critical to Michigan agriculture, and we have urged the Michigan Congressional delegation to act quickly in helping the administration develop a new program as soon as possible," said Findlay. "The two countries have enjoyed a mutually beneficial trading relationship, and there is a lot at stake for both nations." Problems started last week when Congress voted to end the Transportation Department's Cross Border Trucking Pilot Program. Under the terms of NAFTA, the United States and Mexico each agreed to allow trucks from the other nation access into their countries. But the United States continued to restrict Mexican trucks from crossing the border even after NAFTA implementation began. The Transportation Department's pilot program was conceived after a NAFTA dispute panel ruled that the exclusion of all Mexican trucks violated U.S. obligations under NAFTA. Now that the pilot program has been eliminated, the United States is once again out of compliance with its NAFTA obligations. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman said the NAFTA panel's ruling gives Mexico the right to retaliate against U.S. products entering Mexico, and the action by Congress "has come at a cost to U.S. agriculture." A delay in federal action will only prolong the negative impact on U.S. farmers, he said. Disability and employment workshop to be held April 15 Anyone who has ever wondered "What do I have to tell an employer about my disability?" or "Should I disclose my disability during an interview or wait until after I’ve been hired?" may be interested in a workshop by the Disability Network Southwest Michigan. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Michigan Works Service Center in Hastings, located at 535 W. Woodlawn. The workshop is free, but participants must register ahead of time. The workshop will cover common concerns about when to tell an employer about a disability. Participants will learn how to disclose a disability, as well as understand the process for determining why a disclosure may be necessary at all. "When you have a disability that is not immediately obvious – like a learning disability or hearing loss – there is a great deal of uncertainty about when in the employment process you should disclose your disability," says Paul Ecklund, ADA specialist for Disability Network. "We assist people in making informed decisions about that process." For more information or to register, call Michele at Disability Network Southwest Michigan at 800-394-7450. Repairable Vehicles For Sale 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door, 81K miles. $ * USE YOUR TAX RETURN state plan, the district could borrow from a local lending source and use the money to help pay for a boiler replacement. Linc Mechanical would make the energy changes to the district and be repaid for its work through the energy savings. “It would cost about $600,00 over the life of the program, about 15 years,” said Kramer. “They (Linc) will guarantee that there will be enough savings to pay for it and if there’s not, they will pay the difference.” Heinze said that while the plan does address some of the more immediate needs of the district, it doesn’t take care of the whole issue. “The one and only downfall is that it’s a replacement of the existing equipment,” said Heinze. “It doesn’t address the infrastructure which needs to be replaced, but we won’t have to close down and not have kids in school because we don’t have heat.” The board unanimously voted to have Linc Mechanical develop a final contract for the energy-savings project that will be presented at the next regular board meeting on April 20 at 7 p.m. in the administration building. Mexico's sanctions take bite out of Michigan ag export market E-Z FIX DRIVERS 2,500 2003 IMPALA Salvage title, 122K miles. 2,250* $ 1998 EXPEDITION 4X4 1995 F-150 4X2 Drive away today, 163K miles. Drive away today! 139K miles. 2,550 $ * 1,550 $ * 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door, 115K miles. $ * 2,150 2006 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB 4X2 Super clean, salvage title, 27K miles. $ * 6,400 1999 GRAND AM SE 2001 WINDSTAR 4-dr., 138K miles. Drive away today! 2,250 $ * 118K miles. 2,150 $ * 2000 DODGE CARAVAN 117K miles. $ * Used Car Special 2,250 1999 CAVALIER Z-24 197K miles. 1,650 $ 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE Black leather, auto., 68K miles. 1998 CHEVY S-10 4X2 $ Manual, 147K miles. * 1,750 $ * E-Z Fix Driver Vehicles Run & Drive but need Some Repair Work All Vehicles Plus Tax, Title & Plate *Prices Subject to Make & Model 77533527 HASTINGS – Leonard Harasin, age 90 of Hastings, passed away Thursday March 26, 2009 at Carveth Village in Middleville. He was born December 7, 1918 in Walkers Mill, Penn., the son of John and Catherine (Koneski) Harasin. He attended school in Detroit and then served in the United States Army in 1943. Leonard married Patricia J. Guntrip July 27, 1950, she preceded him in death as well as his parents, and a sister Bertha Paweski. Leonard worked for Detroit Street and Railway for 36 years and retired in 1983 as Chief Stewart. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, model cars and planes, he was an animal lover who raised Doberman Pinchers and was a automobile enthusiast. Leonard enjoyed spending time with family and fishing at Baker Lake. reinforced that the vote was related to the contents of the contract. “It’s very specific to the terms of the contract,” said Heinze in a recent phone interview. “There is an act cited in the contract that no one can seem to get their hands on ... Right now, the contract would expire in 2012. Had it just renewed itself, it would have been renewed until 2013, so there’s a lot of questions in regards to that, and it is one of the things we wanted to clear up.” Trustee Wayne Curtis and Secretary Andrea Montgomery cast the dissenting votes with Trustee Mark Wenger absent. The board heard a presentation by Linc Mechanical LLC concerning an energy-savings project that has the potential to replace two of the districts boilers at no cost to the district. “Basically, this is a revenue-neutral ability for us to be able to replace desperately needed boilers in Maplewood and the high school,” said Heinze. “Because of replacing those boilers and some of the lighting, the savings will at least equal, if not more than pay for, the loan itself.” Kramer said earlier this month that under a 2000 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER 4-door, 120K miles. $ * 2,350 See web for current inventory: gogo autoparts.com 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, MI 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 ~ Fax 269-623-6075 1995 VIKING POP-UP CAMPER $ * 850 9,400* See Web for Current Inventory gogoautoparts.com 77533514 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES How to invest during a recession We are now finishing the 16th month of the recession, which began in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Not only is this a long recession, but it’s also a severe one, marked by painfully high levels of job losses, a sharply reduced credit flow and a drop in the value of many investments. Still, despite all the bad news, there are valid reasons to believe that brighter days lie ahead. But you don’t have to wait for things to turn around before taking steps to help your own financial future. Here are some actions to consider: • Don’t cut back on your 401(k). During difficult economic times, it’s hard for many people to assume their jobs are safe. But if you are fairly confident your employment situation is secure, continue investing in your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. The tax advantages of these types of plans — not to mention the employer’s match, if one is offered— make them ideal savings vehicles for retirement. Of course, your plan probably has taken a hit over the past year, but that’s the case for many investments. If you’ve chosen a good mix of investments, your plan should recover at some point. • Diversify, diversify, diversify. Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to tie up more than 5 percent of your portfolio in a single investment. Spread your investment dollars among a wide range of stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and other securities. For a rough idea on how well you’ve diversified, ask yourself: “If the value of a few of my stocks and bonds declined and didn’t recover, would it be extremely painful for me financially?” If the answer is “yes,” you probably need more diversification. Of course, diversification by itself cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, but it can give you more chances for success and reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. • Think long term. Your investments may have lost 30 percent to 40 percent of their value from October 2007 to the present — which may seem like a long time. Yet quality investments often need much longer periods to show significant growth. So while it can be painful to endure short-term losses, you need to develop the discipline to hold your investments for many years. * Don’t reach for high yields. When the stock market is down, many investors turn to bonds that offer high yields, reasoning that bonds are always safer than stocks. Don’t be fooled into this line of thinking; high-yield bonds mean high-risk bonds. If the issuer defaults, you could lose your principal. Stick with investment-grade bonds. • Look for opportunities. Instead of avoiding the financial markets, look for good investment opportunities. Because investment prices have fallen so much, your dollars can now buy more shares. Historically, buying shares at lower prices has often led to higher returns over the long term. If you’re receiving dividends, now is an especially good time to reinvest them. You probably can’t avoid all the negative effects of the recession. But by following the above suggestions, you can help avoid getting thrown off track on your journey toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.02 -1.20 AT&T 25.20 -1.13 CMS Energy Corp. 11.84 -0.19 Coca-Cola Co. 43.95 -0.07 Dow Chemical Co. 8.43 -0.21 Exxon Mobil 68.10 -1.28 Family Dollar Stores 33.37 +2.09 Ford Motor Co. 2.63 -0.23 First Financial Bancorp 9.53 +0.38 General Motors 1.94 -1.26 Intl. Bus. Machine 96.89 -1.41 JCPenney Co. 20.07 +0.90 Johnson & Johnson 52.60 -0.10 Kellogg Co. 36.63 -0.54 McDonald’s Corp. 54.57 +1.01 Pfizer Inc. 13.62 -0.30 Sears Holding 45.71 +1.30 Spartan Motors 4.02 +0.24 TCF Financial 11.76 +0.63 Wal-Mart Stores 52.10 +1.02 Gold $925.00 +$1.20 Silver $12.99 -.39¢ Dow Jones Average 7608.92 -51.45 Volume on NYSE 1.6B unchanged Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, April 2 - Thursday, April 9 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Officially licensed products Swimming Hours: 77533450 Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym - Additional Times! Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students Special Open Gyms: 12:00pm-3:00pm each day during Spring Break CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS HORIZONTAL DRY-PIT, SOLIDS-HANDLING PUMP The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of one (1) horizontal dry-pit, 5420 solids-handling pump for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Friday April 17, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Horizontal Dry-Pit, Solids-Handling Pump”. 77533508 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RAW WASTEWATER PUMP The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of one (1) Raw Wastewater Pump for use at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:15 AM on Friday April 17, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Raw Wastewater Pump”. 77533512 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Help is available for abused spouse Dear Annie: I have been married for more than 15 years and have two children. Our son has a severe disability and I stay home to care for him. Annie, I think my husband is a sociopath. I have been enabling his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality by letting people think everything is wonderful, but behind closed doors, he is physically and emotionally abusive to my daughter and me. Every problem in his life is someone else's fault — usually mine. His main problem is that I don't satisfy his sexual desires. He is addicted to Internet porn and expects me to act out his sexual fantasies. I had no idea he was like this when I married him, and I have no interest in participating in such sick and revolting fetishes. Knowing that he finds this type of thing sexually exciting repulses me. The last few years, the abuse has gotten worse. I am worried about how this is affecting my daughter, who already caught him looking at sadistic porn. He told her it was my fault because I don't make him happy. I don't have family support, and counseling is out of the question because I don't have the money. My husband has no respect for me or our family, but he's so charming, I doubt anyone would believe our situation. From outward appearances, he seems like a dream husband. What should I do? — Married to an Invisible Monster Dear Married: No one should live with an abuser, especially when children are at risk. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (ndvh.org) at 1-800-799-SAFE (1800-799-7233) and ask for help. You also can receive free or low-cost counseling through your clergyperson, university psychology departments, United Way, the YMCA, local hospitals, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (aapc.org) and the American Counseling Association (counseling.org) at 1-800-347-6647. Don't wait. Hair ‘policy’ may lead to legal hot water (Closed on Friday April 10) Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Special Open Swim: 12:00pm-3:00pm each day during Spring Break Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Annie’s MAILBOX Store Closing Sale Save Now on Apparel, Gifts & Collectables SPORTING COLORS 77533529 50 N. M-37 (Just North of M-43) Hastings 269-945-4551 Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 10-5 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of Liquid Ferric Cloride for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM on Friday April 17, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Liquid Ferric Chloride”. 77533510 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINATING PETITIONS AVAILABLE Notice is hereby given that nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hall for election to the following positions. Four (4) Members of the Hastings City Council, regular four (4) year terms, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013: one from each ward, First, Second, Third, and Fourth. One (1) Member of the Board of Review, regular four (4) year term, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013. Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 269.945.2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 77532672 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Dear Annie: Last week I was told by our office manager that the director "doesn't like your hairstyle and you need to do something with it." Annie, my hair is growing back from chemo. I was extremely upset by this and went home in tears. Today I met with our director, who read from our employee manual: "If it is determined that an employee is inappropriately dressed or groomed, he or she will be instructed to make necessary changes." She thought my hair looked unprofessional. Annie, I could understand if my hair was green or in dreadlocks, but it's not. Now I'm being told I may lose my job. What do you think? — Trying My Best Dear Trying: We think your director may be in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act since your hairstyle is a result of chemotherapy treatment. Check with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) at 1-800-669-4000. The director's reaction to your hair seems peculiar and punitive. If she has a boss, we strongly urge you to take this to a higher authority. Earth Day provides opportunity to get out Dear Annie: As a physical education teacher, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of students in my nine years of teaching. In this age of video games, it seems harder and harder to motivate students to want to participate. The good news is, our service learning initiative has begun to change that attitude in both our students and our community. I hope you can help me share with other teachers, students, schools and communities how they can engage their students in learning even more by doing for others, starting with Earth Day in April. And it's free. This is my third year participating in The League with my school. We have collected clothes and canned food, written letters to soldiers, firemen and police officers, held penny drives for local children's hospitals, and near Earth Day, we take our entire student population into the local neighborhoods to help clean up after winter. We plant flower beds and trees in various courtyards, and have sponsored a local park in honor of a fallen soldier from our community. Students in all grades can give of their time, treasure and talents. I have seen the excitement in my students — an excitement to help other people while physically doing something to make a difference. My school population is made up of proud children from single-family blue-collar homes with little extra money. The League gives every child the opportunity to feel valued and valuable because of their gifts for others. As an educator, I strive to teach my students that they are a necessary and important piece of our school community regardless of background. The League helps me prove this to every child in terms they and their families understand. I would encourage any teacher with a classroom or teacher-certified group (like a student council or club) to go to the site www.theleague.org to see the wonderful "Learning to Give" curriculum and ideas for engaging our students in the giving of their time, talent and treasure for others. — Rob Merchant, Break-O-Day Elementary, New Whiteland, Ind. Dear Rob Merchant: Thanks for your letter about The League. Earth Day involves improving our environment and communities, and activities run through the month of April. The League inspires kids to give of themselves and become more responsible citizens. We hope all principals, teachers and school organizations will check out the website and find ways to get involved in these worthwhile events. Uncle is torn between two nieces Dear Annie: My two sisters live in different states. They have daughters who are getting married three weeks apart. Since my wife and I don't have the resources to fly to both weddings, rent a car and get a hotel room plus a gift, which one do we attend? I love my nieces equally, but attending both is more than we can afford. Any suggestions? — Torn in Toledo Dear Toledo: Here are your options: See if there are low-cost airfares and hotels that will allow you to attend both; attend neither; attend the first one for which you receive an invitation; you and your wife could each attend one alone in a show of family loyalty. We think you should openly discuss the problem with your sisters so they will understand your dilemma and whatever decision you make. Ring is not such a big thing Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Ringless," who was greatly disturbed that her husband didn't wear his wedding ring. My wife and I have been married 61 years, and I've never worn a wedding band because rings cause me to develop a skin condition that requires a trip to the dermatologist. Both of us have been faithful and I never considered that a ring would ensure any greater love for her. If Ringless' husband avoids wearing a wedding band in order to pose as a single man, then she has cause for concern. Otherwise, I would tell her to drop her objections and love the guy without it. — G. Dear Readers: We are carrying on the tradition that April 2 be set aside as Reconciliation Day, a time to make the first move toward mending broken relationships. It also could be the day on which we agree to accept the olive branch extended by a former friend or estranged family member, and do our best to start over. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 �Page 9 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Life in Hastings during WWII by Esther Walton The following is an excerpt from a book written by Victor Hugo Walton about his early life in Hastings. Several stories from his book will be reprinted here in the coming weeks. During the war years, 1941 to 1946, I was between 5 and 10 years old. If someone from a family was in the military service, they hung an 8-by-10-inch red, white and blue banner in the front window with the number of blue stars corresponding to the number of those currently serving from that household. A gold star indicated that the person serving from that home had been killed in action. Beginning in 1941, I remember that Mom used our little banner to try to explain to me where my brother Doc was. Of course, try as she would, I had no idea where the Atlantic was or even what “war” meant. Later, in 1944, there were two blue stars when Jack enlisted just out of high school. Except for an occasional notion picked up from adult conversations or the radio, I didn’t really know what the war was all about. However, I did know that one, and then two, of my brothers were not home, and I missed them. While there were shortages during the war and we probably did without some things, I don’t recall ever feeling deprived. I guess that what you don’t know you are supposed to have, you don’t miss. Things like meat and sugar were rationed, as were tires, nylons, and gas. My friend Phil Sheldon reminded me that we took old cooking grease to the grocery store for recycling. We could purchase “oleo” which came in a sort of one-pound plastic wrap. It was white in color. There was a little dime-sized yellow “flavor bead” on top, and if you mashed it around enough it eventually came to look a little like butter. Several people in town took to riding bicycles when they could not get gas for their cars and Carl Wespinter says he remembers “cars running up Green and Hanover on bare rims as tires were not available.” I had my own ration book as did Jack and George. I remember buying War Savings Stamps when I got into school, for 25 cents, and the folks buying war bonds at $18.75 to “help the cause.” People collected scrap metal and newspapers, picked milkweed pods for use in making parachute silk, grew “victory” gardens for food and did a lot of canning. In 1942, my brother Jack was instrumental in starting paper drives in Hastings. By 1944, my brother George and his buddies were always running around participating in one “collection drive” or another and hauling something off to somewhere. I’m told that on one occasion, he and couple of classmates challenged the entire high school to a newspaper drive. They got Bob Stowell’s truck and started going door to door, and by the time they were finished, George and his pals had filled the entire entrance way to the White Building and won the challenge, hands down. That’s my brother! The money from those paper drives later financed the building of the War Memorial up at Johnson Field. In those days, the role of men as “breadwinners” and women as “housewives” was firmly in place. There was no such thing as a “baby sitter” or “day care.” Mom stayed with me at home until I entered kindergarten at Central School in 1942. Because of the war, money was very tight, and Dad couldn’t pay for office help since war time factory work at the Bliss and the Hastings Manufacturing Company, etc., paid much more than he could afford. So, Mom, contrary to common norms of the day, went to work at the office. Hastings seems like it must have been about the furthest place one could imagine from actual contact with the realities of war. However, I remember going down and sitting on the curb on Hanover Street to watch convoys of 15 to 20 Army trucks going by with German prisoners of war. They were always traveling north. I’d wave at them and sometimes they would wave back. I had no idea what the “POW” on their uniforms meant, and I had no idea where they were coming from or where they were going to. I remember being a little afraid when the sirens downtown on the firehouse would wail away signifying the beginning of an air raid drill. These drills were under the direction of the “Civil Defense Corps.” We would shut of all of our lights and pull our shades down. Nobody, except wardens and their helpers, was allowed into the street. George, as a dedicated and outstanding Scout, was one of those designated to help the wardens. It was probably special for George to know that he could go out when nobody else could. This would go on until we heard the “all clear” siren. The war and the threat of possible harm drew people together even though the thought of little Hastings as a primary target seemed remote. In those days, not much was taken for granted. The gas mask Jack brought home several souvenirs from the war in the Pacific. These included two Japanese rifles and a gas mask. Now, that gas mask interested me, and so one day I decided to incorporate it into my ongoing experiments with deep sea diving in our bath tub. Ted Buehler has reminded me that since showers were not yet part of the American scene, people spent a lot of time in tubs. At least I certainly did. At first it was a matter of seeing how long I could hold my breath underwater. Then I graduated to a large upside down pail in which I could entrap air, lower the edge below the service of the water, stick my head underneath and – well shoot, I could stay submerged under there for three or four serious minutes. Ahhh, but the gas mask... Now here was a chance to do some serious underwater research in the interest of science. Where the nozzle on the front of the gas mask would normally be attached to a canister, I attached a three-foot length of garden hose and taped that sucker on good so it wouldn’t leak. I filled that tub right up full, put on the gas mask and tightened the straps that held it on my face, and was off to explore the fascinating mysteries of the bottom of our bathtub. I was down at about the six-inch level and stayed there for several minutes. Today was going to be historic. My record had already been smashed, and I was on my way to glory when, all of a sudden, the blasted hose came off the nozzle and water poured into the mask. Now, I was in real trouble here. I couldn’t seem to get the straps undone and water was taking its sweet time draining back out of and from around my face. Coughing and sputtering, I finally got the thing off. I darn near drowned! This ended my experimentation with deep-sea diving. I decided to leave that nonsense to my brother Jack who later took up scuba diving as a serious hobby and made many dives to shipwrecks in Lake Michigan, the Caribbean islands and was on a special dive team for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Neighborhood gang My new Green Street “neighborhood gang” was usually Gordon Sheldon (Gordie), Mike McGuire and sometimes, Mike West and me. Gordie’s older brother Phil, and younger brother Terry were often involved as were Mike McGuire’s younger brothers Pat and Berry and Mike West’s sister Colleen. Once in a blue moon, Mike McGuire’s cousin Ron and Nancy Sargent were there too... but, of course, Nancy and Colleen were girls! There were a lot of other kids in the neighborhood too, but, for one reason or another we messed around with them only once in a while. Let’s see, there was Jerry Pierce, Bill and Ted Buehler, Bob Benham, Jim Wiswell, Tom Cummings, Gar Compton, Carl and Barbara Wespinter, Terry Crue, Mary and Mike Brandstetter, Wendell Hyde, Helen and Izzie Birke, Connie and Carolyn Jordan, David Stem and a guy who just showed up one summer to live with relatives with the nickname “New York.” I figured he to be some kind of nut case. So, there were always a lot of kids around popping in and out of my life. It wasn’t long after arriving at the Green Street home in late May of 1944, that I came down with a bad sore throat. In this case, the standard Dr. Mom treatment was to fry up a nice big wool socks in a frying pan over medium heat with a little lard and a good Vicks Vapor-Rub. The sock was then carefully removed from the pan and tied around the throat and secured with a safety pin. You were then put straight to bed. We never decided which was worse; the illness or the cure. Anyway, believing that I would be fine she left for work at Dad’s office as usual. By mid-morning, I decided that something cool in my throat would be soothing. I went to the phone and called up Joe’s Market, two blocks away, and ordered an Eskimo Pie. I asked them to charge it to my mother and please deliver it immediately. Note: Joe’s Market rarely, if ever, made such deliveries. However, they were so amused by this request that an employee was soon dispatched to 653 W. Green Street in the store’s delivery truck, Eskimo Pie in hand. The Eskimo Pie had been an excellent decision. It was very soothing, indeed. This became a well-known story in the neighborhood. Efforts by my friends to duplicate this service failed. Incidentally, Carolyn Jordan wrote that... “Joe’s Market was a big part of Ward No. 4 life. Stopping there on the way home from school to see who was hanging around and who wasn’t was an everyday occurrence.” Lake Odessa Tonight the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets, a week earlier than usual so members can attend Maundy Thursday evenings in their own churches on the society’s usual meeting night. John Waite will have another of his unique historical programs. In the meeting of May, there will be a speaker from the Historical Society of Michigan and election of directors. Next week, the Lakewood Community Good Friday service will be held at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. The chancel choir of Central will sing and the Rev. Eric Beck will bring the message. Other clergy of the community will participate with Scripture and other features. On Wednesday during spring break, the Lake Odessa Community Library will have a program for students with a live bat. For several weeks, the library has hosted a knitting group on Tuesday afternoons. Some of the ladies have knitted liners for military hats. The library staff is gearing up for the annual Festival of Tables to be held on April 25. The doll and toy show at the museum complex was well attended on Saturday and Sunday. There was a wide array of items on display, signature dolls standing three feet tall, namely Barbie and Princess Diana, train sets, a doll bed dating from the early 1920s from the Weed furniture store in Lake Odessa, two elaborate doll houses with rooms full of miniature furniture and furnishings, a large GI Joe display from one of the Cobb boys, Lila Gray’s doll display, a menagerie of stuffed animals from Germany brought by the Michaelski family, complete with a flexible fence around them, dolls of every variety, games and jigsaw puzzles. A baked goods sale was taking place at the same time with plenty of goodies from which to choose. Last call for fish dinners. This Friday brings the final Lenten fish dinners around the countryside. St. Edwards will have one more this week. Last week, the waiting line was so long it reached to the south wall of the dining hall. Some people got their salad and ate it and still stood in line for their hot food. This was a great problem to have. — NOTICE — REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY FOR THE MAY 5, 2009 ELECTION Notice is hereby given that any qualified elector living in the following City and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Monday, April 6, 2009 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Regular Election to be held on May 5, 2009. You may also register to vote with the Secretary of State’s Office during regular business hours. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Cox Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 Phone: 269-758-4003 THOMAS EMERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E State St, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-2468 PENELOPE YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-721-3502 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 JILL OWENS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S Norris Rd, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-2664 ROBIN HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2462 Heath Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2194 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E Orchard St, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 CAROL ERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 Wood School Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-948-8893 SUSAN VLIETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200 E Main St, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-7202 MICHELE ERB CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-5990 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling MI 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 156 S Main, Woodland MI 48897 Phone: 269-367-4915 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed St, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9479 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-1859 JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N Briggs Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 BONNIE CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-9690 JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell MI 49080 Phone: 269-664-4522 QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE: Hastings Area School System Lakewood Public Schools Martin Public Schools Pennfield Schools Plainwell Community Schools Thornapple Kellogg Schools Wayland Union Schools Grand Rapids Community College Kellogg Community College • Citizen of the United States of America • At least 18 years of age on or before May 5, An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 2009. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. • Resident of Michigan and the city/township where you are applying to register to The purpose of the election is to elect members of the following Boards of Education and Boards vote of Trustees: Bellevue Community Schools Caledonia Community Schools Delton Kellogg Schools Thornapple Kellogg Schools Gull Lake Community Schools The following Proposals will appear on the ballot: DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Baltimore Township be renewed at .30 mills ($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $14,498.00. DOWLING PUBLIC LIBRARY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF OPERATING MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown Township be renewed at .30 mills ($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $27,652.00. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 18 MILLS FOR THE YEAR 2009 Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: 269-623-9225. EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL This proposal will increase the levy by the intermediate school district of special education millage previously approved by the electors. Shall the current charter limitation on the annual property tax rate for the education of persons with disabilities in Eaton Intermediate School District, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive; if approved the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect in 2009 is approximately $2,698,609 from local property taxes authorized herein? HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM MILLAGE PROPOSAL, BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2009 is approximately $552,700? MARTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BONDING PROPOSAL $3.5 million bond with 0.0 net increase in debt millage extending current bond 10 years. Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Martin Public Schools, 1619 University St., Martin, MI 49070 - Telephone 269-672-7194. *********************************************** Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City or Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77533468 �Page 10 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perky Knoll, joined by Deborah S. Knoll, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 8, 2006, and recorded on February 15, 2006 in instrument 1160199, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($305,889.77), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 122, Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1 Gun Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 93. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533486 File #255703F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W. Cross Jr., and Tia D. Cross, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 6, 2004 in instrument 1124800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($134,800.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Prairie Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 39. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533074 File #253828F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lois M. Swan, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 3, 2002, and recorded on January 6, 2003 in instrument 1094985, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred And 58/100 Dollars ($80,500.58), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533061 File #254620F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEPH E. POST and SUSAN E. POST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 24, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003, in Document No. 1109589, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($170,254.56), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on April 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT NO. 1066117, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 24 OF NORTHRIDGE ESTATES NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 17. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77532718 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 63/100 Dollars ($66,644.63), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48, 49, 106 and 107 of Willams C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533056 File #254215F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip E Geesey, A Married Person and Rachel Geesey His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003953, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 05/100 Dollars ($133,497.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Located in the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 14 a distance of 623.90 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 14; Thence South at right angles to said North section line a distance of 350.00 feet; Thence West 225.00 feet; Thence North 350.00 feet to said North section line; Thence East along said North section line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532877 File #252111F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy W. Hyatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170867, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 28/100 Dollars ($76,527.28), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the North One-Quarter post of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence West 502 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 300 feet; thence West 290 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 290 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532872 File #253352F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Precision Air Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 9595 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003, in Instrument No. 1113737, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine & 09/100 Dollars ($490,739.08) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Lot 1, Pioneer Farm Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 34. Common Address: Vacant Land on M-37 and Spring Creek, Caledonia, MI 49316. Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-022-014-50. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Mortgagee 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 77532708 (616) 752-4618 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 200701260001221, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 76/100 Dollars ($146,533.76), including interest at 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 feet of the West 60 Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof. Subject to right of way for Grange Rd. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532885 File #253502F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne D Patrick and Claudia Patrick husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2003, and recorded on October 17, 2003 in instrument 1115749, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Four And 96/100 Dollars ($75,904.96), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan to wit: Lot 85 and 86 of Plat of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 14; Also the North one-half of the vacated alley lying adjacent to said Lot 85, all being a part of the West one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532686 File #251799F01 77533465 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Appointed Trustee Bill Hanshaw as the township’s fence viewer. Approved cost of a study and sketches for an addition to the township hall. Adopted Resolution #2009-103 to appoint Chris Carpenter as township custodian to oversee vacant property located at 1891 W. State Road. Approved preparation of a resolution for paved road expenditures in the amount of $161,399; $10,608 for grave roads; and $2,993 for line painting. Postponed action on the 911 Service Plan until language regarding appointment of the MTA representative is legal. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org To: The residents and property owners of Hastings Charter Township, Barry County, Michigan; the owners of land within the Special Assessment District No. 1a, b, c, d and e; and any other interested persons: Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 16, 2009 All board members present. 5 guests. Approved: 2009-2010 Budget. Previous Minutes. Standing Reports. Bills. Resolution 2009-03, 04 and 05. Refund to Dogwood SA. Extra expense for BPH Ambulance Bay. Advertising for 3 Township Clean up Day. Adopting revised Central Dispatch 911 Service Plan. Seeking bids for road work. Denied request for purchase of Power washer. Tractor servicing contractor. Drug test and Background check expense for new hire. Expenses to MTA meeting. Adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77533320 Patricia Albert, Supervisor PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Special Assessment Districts No. 1a, b, c, d and e benefited by the proposed engineering costs of a sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the engineering of the proposed Leach Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs of the Carlton Township Engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI within the township, which assessment is in the total amount of $35,490.00 for Phase 1. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $2,731 per benefited property or $910 per year for three years. For further information you are invited to examine the roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township board will meet at the township hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, within the township, at 7:30 pm on April 14, 2009 for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said roll as submitted, revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at the township hall by appointment until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his or her protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board will provide reasonable and necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Hastings Charter Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9690 �Page 11 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE No. 09-25260 DE Estate of MICHAEL RABBERS, Deceased. Date of birth: 02/13/1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael Rabbers, who lived at 7600 Bendere Road, Prairieville, Michigan died 02/17/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dianne Rabbers, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/27/09 Michael P. Reisterer P19345 427 South Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269/385-2500 Dianne Rabbers’9248 E “EF” Avenue Richland, MI 49083 77533516 629-5781 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Ronald A. Miller, Trust dated April 26, 2005. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RONALD A. MILLER, who lived at 615 Cogswell Road, Hastings, Michigan died December 31, 2008 leaving a certain trust under the name of RONALD A. MILLER TRUST, and dated April 26, 2005, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Renee J. England was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Renee J. England the named trustee at 1129 126th Avenue, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 22, 2009 Robert L. Byington, P-27621 222 W. Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Renee J. England 1129 126th Avenue 77533479 Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A Tomko and Jennifer J Tomko husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on September 30, 2004 in instrument 1134800, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven And 88/100 Dollars ($105,167.88), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 953 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532932 File #253684F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr., a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098431, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two And 61/100 Dollars ($91,722.61), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 6 and 7 of Block 67, Badcocks Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533021 File #253614F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dan L. Bragg and Mary Beth Bragg, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2003, and recorded on September 19, 2003 in instrument 1113632, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight And 14/100 Dollars ($166,638.14), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Pine Haven Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533456 File #254917F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John M. Lynch, a single man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2004 and recorded July 16, 2004 in Instrument Number 1130918, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 0/100 Dollars ($100,702.00) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 2 Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, place of beginning on the South line of said Section which lies 316.28 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 2, thence North 233 feet, thence East 110 feet, thence South 233 feet, thence West 110 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.2989 77533096 — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Puerner, Secretary 77532770 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25223-DE Estate of JUDITH P. CHURCH. Date of birth: November 27, 1959. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JUDITH P. CHURCH, who lived at 3506 LAWRENCE ROAD, HASTINGS, Michigan died October 17, 1997. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to M. CLARE TRIPP, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 SOUTH BROADWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/25/2009 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 M. CLARE TRIPP 11991 LAKE RIDGE WAYLAND, MI 49348 77533472 (269) 795-1215 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Erica Ross, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 1150010, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortage Loan Trust 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($84,846.82), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 Morey's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 4 of plats, on page 46 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533481 File #255293F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G. Miller and Linda L. Miller, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2006, and recorded on April 17, 2006 in instrument 1163245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006WFHE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred FiftySeven And 91/100 Dollars ($236,157.91), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 963 and 964 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532854 File #252162F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - BARRY COUNTY 220 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 269.945.1285 FILE NO. 09-150-DO ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. Plaintiff vs. TINA RANA KIDDER, Defendant –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUZANNE LOCKWOOD HAYES (P33273) Attorney for Plaintiff POB 533 Hastings, MI 49058 269.945-6425 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of this court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 18 day of March, 2009. NOTICE TO: TINA RANA KIDDER You are being sued in this Court for divorce by the Plaintiff HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above on or before May 15, 2009. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and a Proof of Publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this Order shall be sent to TINA RANA KIDDER, at 2510 NE 9th Street, #202, Gainesville, FL 32609, by registered mail, return receipt requested before the last week of posting and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be filed with this court. 77533070 James H. Fisher Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon Willett, and Sharon J. Willett, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173635, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($160,789.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Thornapple Valley Pines, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532793 File #224562F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anastasia L. Denton and Scott P. Denton, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on January 12, 2007 in instrument 1174967, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Ninety-One And 28/100 Dollars ($235,091.28), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533042 File #244560F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Rinehart, a married man, to Gibraltar Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2007 and recorded February 9, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176263, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Seventy-Eight and 76/100 Dollars ($132,078.76) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 45 feet of Lot 52 of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4063 77532665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2007, and recorded on March 9, 2007 in instrument 1177269, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen And 65/100 Dollars ($233,917.65), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West half of the West half of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, The Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254581F01 77533085 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Randall L. Stora, unmarried to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded September 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1133689 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1, by assignment dated August 4, 2008 and recorded August 21, 2008 in Instrument # 200808210008425 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($123,664.99) including interest 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Yankee Springs Highland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 90, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 12855 Bowens Mill Rd, Wayland MI 49348 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MARCH 12, 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004MHQ1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77532859 Our File No: 09-07152 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife and husband, to TriBeCa Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2000 and recorded October 12, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050684, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 85/100 Dollars ($57,880.85) including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17 Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532620 File No. 326.2839 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jason L. Kious and Carrie A. Kious , Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 6, 2005, and recorded on January 20, 2005, as Instrument Number 1140397, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT 2005-07CB by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($144,178.99) including interest at the rate of 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 542.67 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 286.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 332.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385.57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the Centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 692.52 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described in the ''easement description.'' Easement Description: and Easement for Ingress, Egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West; Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 1235.19 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the place of beginning of the centerline of said 66 foot wide Easement; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 385.57 feet along the East line of the West 33 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 to the reference point ''B''; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 253.01 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as beginning at the above described reference point ''B''; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 611.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 17.00 feet to reference point ''C'' and the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described reference point ''C''. 3347 Eagleview Ct The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 2, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77533501 Our File No. 172.01688 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 09-142-DM HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ______________________________/ JENNIFER LYNN BUTLER, Plaintiff, –vs– MICHAEL SCOTT LANDRUM, Defendant ______________________________/ Kara J. Jennings (P62631) Legal Services of South Central Michigan Attorney for Plaintiff 3490 Belle Chase Way, Suite 50 Lansing, Michigan 48911 (517) 394-2985, ext. 234 ______________________________/ ORDER At a session of court held in the courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on March 17, 2009 PRESENT: HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 1) You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for Divorce. 2) You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058, on or before May 30, 2009. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 3) A copy of this Order shall be published each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4) A copy of this Order shall be sent to Michael Scott Landrum at his last known address by regular mail before the date of the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court. HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY 77532954 Circuit Court Judge NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST C. JACOBY and JOY L. JACOBY, JOINT LIVING TRUST, aka Ernest Christian and Joy Lavonne Jacoby Joint Living Trust, (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of P.O. Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated June 30, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 26, 2005, as instrument number 1150098 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by document dated January 30, 2009, recorded February 9, 2009 as instrument number 20090209-0001121. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Forty Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($180,549.48). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the forenoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 2195.65 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01°11'24" East parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 465.00 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet; thence North 01°11'24" West 465 feet to a point on said East and West 1/4 line which lies East 125.00 feet from the center of said Section; thence East along East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 5469 West M-179 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-13-017-009-05 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: March 26, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77533051 1648892-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kristina Hanshaw and Jamie Hanshaw, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 2003, and recorded on June 25, 2003 in instrument 1107162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred FortyNine And 50/100 Dollars ($105,249.50), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25, thornapple Valley Pines No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 27 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532865 File #253357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Marshall aka Richard A. Marshall and Kelly Marshall, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2003, and recorded on October 3, 2003 in instrument 1114814, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Two And 44/100 Dollars ($142,402.44), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 79 of Boulder Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532698 File #251147F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard C. Randall, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001, and recorded on February 5, 2001 in instrument 1054645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 Dollars ($62,356.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E, Commencing at the Northeast corner of section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1093.28 Feet, along the North line of said section 16 for Point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 600.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 191.00 Feet parallel with said North section line, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 714.10 Feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 44 Seconds West 421.00 Feet along the North Line of the Plat of East-Mar-Heights, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, Page 22, thence North 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds East 1314.34 Feet along said West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 230.00 Feet along said North section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 Foot Wide Easement for Ingress and Egress centerline described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1113.29 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 for Point of beginning of said centerline, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 385.93 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 14 Degrees 06 Minutes 11 Seconds East 233.35 Feet, thence South 54 Degrees 48 Minutes 39 Seconds East 139.35 Feet, thence South 32 Degrees 41 Minutes 17 Seconds East 73.66 Feet to the Point of ending of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532827 File #251315F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Hause and Doris Hause husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 20080512-0005065, and modified by Affidavit or Order received by and recorded, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 76/100 Dollars ($142,674.76), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The Northeast 1/4 Of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Described As: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1700.00 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 672.56 Feet Parallel With The North Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 44 Seconds East 66.00 Feet; Thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East 129 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East 89.49 feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 16 Seconds East 281.60 Feet To Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 393.95 Feet Along Said Centerline Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet Thence South 89 Degrees 54 Minutes 47 Seconds West 719.61 Feet Along The North Line Of The South 700.00 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4 Thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 257.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Except: Commencing At The North 1/4 Corner Of Said Section 13: Thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 1957.81 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 To The North Line Of The South 700 Feet Of Said Northeast 1/4: Thence North 89 Degrees 54 minutes 47 Seconds East 719.61 Feet Along Said North Line To The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 71 Degrees 09 Minutes 26 Seconds East 242.17 Feet To The Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence South 30 Degrees 13 Minutes 27 Seconds West 7.00 Feet Along Said Centerline Of Gurd Road; Thence North 69 Degrees 31 Minutes 30 Seconds West 240.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #249929F01 77532660 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L. Baker and Sandra M. Baker, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 1999, and recorded on June 1, 1999 in instrument 1030440, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three And 62/100 Dollars ($38,943.62), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 1320.00 Feet from the North 1/4 corner; thence South 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds West 495.00 Feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 150.00 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds East 495.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds East 150.00 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 to Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532980 File #175106F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Abraham, A Married Man and Diane Abraham, His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2005, and recorded on October 28, 2005 in instrument 1155329, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2006-1, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2006-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Five And 26/100 Dollars ($588,605.26), including interest at 5.083% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said section, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 60.0 Feet along the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1455.00 Feet parallel with the EastWest 1/4 line, thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes West 305.0 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 1040.75 Feet, thence North 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds West 368.90 Feet along the Easterly line of the Penn Central Railroad right of way 100 Feet wide to reference Point D, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 2550.30 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the place of beginning, Subject to highway right of way for Loop Road over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof, and also subject to highway right of way for Irvine Road, Also beginning South 69 degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds West 101.07 Feet from above described reference point D, thence South 8 Degrees 30 Minutes 11 Seconds East 211 feet more or less along the Westerly line of said railraid right of way to the Waters Edge of Thornapple River, thence Meandering Northwesterly along said Waters Edge to the EastWest 1/4 line, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 24 Seconds East 193 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532676 File #251660F01 �Page 13 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of David K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by S&L LEASING L.L.C. to FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN, fka IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on the 2nd day of March 2005 in Instrument Number 1142130, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 24th day of February 2009 the sum of $164,577.69, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 6.25% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: LOT 672 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 536 STATE STREET WEST, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH PARCEL, from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN FKA IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77532836 (616) 527-1750 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Stall, a married man and June Stall, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2003, and recorded on November 26, 2003 in instrument 1118284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Six And 48/100 Dollars ($123,606.48), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of Land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/3 of said Section; thence West 430 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 215 feet; thence West 896 feet; thence North 215 feet; thence East 896 feet, more or less to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532692 File #251323F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curt Veenstra and Ann Veenstra, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 200709240002339, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One And 66/100 Dollars ($153,881.66), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 1727.54 feet from the Southeast corner fo said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 170 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 250 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 170 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533491 File #255993F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George H. Caldwell and Kim N. Caldwell, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2005, and recorded on August 19, 2005 in instrument 1151319, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 17/100 Dollars ($137,735.17), including interest at 7.089% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes, 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section 33, a distance of 1022.3 feet to the centerline of Highway M37; Thence South along said centerline and the Southerly extension thereof 404.25 feet to the true place of beginning, and running Thence South along the said Southerly extension of the centerline of Highway M-37 a distance of 63.41 feet; Thence South 82 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 78.25 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said North section line 89.33 feet; Thence North 15.02 feet; Thence North 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds East 66 feet; Thence North 57.75 feet; Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 231 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for existing Highway M-37 Right of Way over the Westerly part thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532849 File #250336F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaime Batdorff, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 3, 2007, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175159, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four And 85/100 Dollars ($96,674.85), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Map made by A.C. Wilson as corrected and changed by Harriet H. Larkin A.D. Babcock, Charles Paul and Jonathan R. Russell, and recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 27, also a parcel of land adjoining said Lots, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North side of State Street 264 feet East of the East line of Russell Street, said point being the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Block 61, thence North parallel to Russell Street 136 feet, thence West parallel to State Street to the Northeast line of said Lots 6 and 7 of Block 61, thence Southeasterly along the line of said Lots 6 and 7 to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #251783F01 77532681 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyNine And 52/100 Dollars ($66,439.52), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533474 File #177400F03 REGULAR BOARD MEETING PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD April 8, 2009 Meeting Date Changed to April 14, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. At the Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 77533351 Cancel April 8, 2009 Meeting Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 10, 2009 Six Board members present, Brown absent; County Commissioner Gibson, County Surveyor Reynolds and 7 guests. Trustee Murphy appointed to moderate the meeting. Public Hearing on Leach Lake Special Assessment Districts for Public Sewer Engineering conducted from 7:05 to 7:30. Resolutions #1 and 2 adopted and 7:00 p.m. April 14, 2009 set for second public hearing. Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Adopted the E911/Central Dispatch Plan. Adopted a resolution confirming the Thornapple Lake Assessor’s Plat. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77533462 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Galloup and Leslie K. Galloup, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108487, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 69/100 Dollars ($139,990.69), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 893.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33 to the true point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 220.00 feet along said East line; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds East 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement appurtenant thereto for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described separately. A strip of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, 66 feet wide each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East 1321.29 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 1113.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 13 seconds West 231.00 feet to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 660.00 feet; thence Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence continuing Northerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet the central angle of which is 11 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds and chord of which bears North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds West 109.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East 231.00 feet to the North line of said Section the end of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532703 File #234513F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E Graff, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 3, 2004 in instrument 1133481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Fifty-Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($130,058.94), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 181.50 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1137.73 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds East 92.11 feet along the centerline of Guemsey Lake Road; thence Northwesterly 165.64 feet along said centerline along a 135.00 foot radius curve to the left; the chord of which bears North 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds East 155.45 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 min- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Armina J.Sager-Bartha and Charles S. Bartha, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage- Mi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 9, 2003 and recorded December 16, 2003 in Instrument Number 1119393, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 66/100 Dollars ($119,908.66) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 442.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 1971.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 442.01 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 1971.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 66.00 FEET MORE OR LESS; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OFTHE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11. ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 utes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4211 77533101 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 441.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 622.01 feet along the West line of the East 676.5 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 495.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 627.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. Parcel 2: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1319.23 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 214.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 198.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 63.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 13.90 feet; thence Southwesterly 165.64 feet along the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road along a 135.00 foot radius curver to the right, the chord of which bears South 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West 155.45 feet; thence South 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 92.11 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254157F01 77533523 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT Minor is out of gas and out of luck A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped to help a stranded motorist in Prairieville Township March 27 and ended up arresting the driver, Matthew James Poyser, 18, of Richland. When first approached, Poyser gave the deputy a passport and claimed to be Craig Michael Poyser. But his graduated driver’s license showed his correct identification, and Poyser said he had taken his older brother’s identification without permission to purchase alcohol. He told the officer he lied because he was scared. Poyser was arrested when his blood alcohol level was measured at .18 percent. A female passenger with Poyser was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption and was turned over to her mother. Next time, he’ll have it delivered A traffic stop in Dowling netted a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy an arrest March 26 when the deputy stopped Jack Perry Raymond, 47, of Hastings. Raymond admitted to the deputy that he was driving on a suspended license and told the deputy he had only driven to the store to buy food for his daughter and himself. A check of the Law Enforcement Information Network showed two prior convictions on Raymond’s record for driving while his license is suspended. Dowling man should have sweated the small stuff Also in Dowling on March 26, a deputy stopped Matthew Merridith McKelvey, 24, of Hastings when he was seen driving without his seatbelt fastened. McKelvey was arrested for driving on a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance when a search of his vehicle turned up a quantity of marijuana, a glass pipe and rolling papers. The gunshot didn’t wake her up? Daniel Gregory Walters, 63, was injured March 31 when a gun he grabbed to investigate what he thought was an intruder in his Delton home discharged, striking him in the arm. Walters told Barry County Deputies he was awakened from sleep by a noise and reached for a .38 pistol he keeps by his bedside. He said as he tried to get out of bed the weapon went off, striking him in his left arm. Walters said he then awakened his wife who called 911. Walters was transported to Borgess Hospital for treatment. Bicyclist toting bottles is no joke Hastings Police arrested a Hastings man for being a minor in possession of alcohol during the early morning hours of April 1. Officers confronted Bradley McKelvey, 20, for riding a bicycle with no lights in the 100 block of West Center Street. While officers were speaking with McKelvey, he became belligerent with officers and began yelling and swearing at them. It was apparent to the officers that McKelvey had been consuming intoxicants, and further investigation found him to be in possession of four bottles of alcohol. McKelvey was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry county Jail. Hastings Officers are continuing the investigation as to where he obtained the alcohol. COURT NEWS Linda Susan Morgan, 54, of Hastings was sentenced March 26 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and 30 days in jail for her Feb. 25 conviction on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (third offense). Morgan was fined $500 and assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a drug court fee of $200. Judge Fisher ruled that the balance of Morgan’s jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of probation. Judge Fisher noted previous convictions on Morgan’s record, including one in Barry County in 2008 for operating while intoxicated and a conviction in Cedar County, Iowa, in 2005 for operating while intoxicated. Morgan was arrested in Hope Township Dec. 31, 2008. William James Anders, 36, of Delton was sentenced March 26 by Judge Fisher to serve 24 to 120 months in prison for his March 4 conviction on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (third offense). Judge Fisher ruled that Anders must serve his sentence consecutive to any parole sentence. Judge Fisher noted previous convictions on Anders’ record, including arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol in Barry County in 2001 and in 1994. Anders was arrested in Barry Township Feb. 12. Julie Kay Madden, 32, of Hastings was sentenced March 26 to serve 36 months of probation and nine months in jail for her March 4 conviction on a charge of larceny from a building. Judge Fisher ruled that Madden must participate in cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling while in jail and participate in the day reporting program upon her release. The judge also ruled Madden may not take vicodin while she is on probation. Madden was arrested in Hastings Dec. 29, 2008. Nicholas Ryan Glasgow, 23, of Hastings was sentenced March 26 by Judge Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and 12 months in jail for his Feb. 25 conviction on a charge of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. Judge Fisher assessed Glasgow court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $360. He also suspended Glasgow’s driver’s license for one year, restricted after 60 days for treatment, employment or probation. Glasgow must obtain his GED while in jail and participate in the day reporting program upon his release. Judge Fisher ruled that he will suspend up to six months of Glasgow’s sentence upon completion of his GED. YMCA champs at state victory The Mental Block team of (front from left) Shana Lipsey, Mary Shaw, Krista Sheldon, (back) Greg Randall, Justin Lipsey, Scott Randall, Jacob Cole, and Jamie VanBoven won the state championship in adult volleyball at the Michigan Recreation and Park Association state tournament in Jackson recently. The team, minus Greg and Scott Randall, were crowned the local YMCA Co-ed Champions recently as well. Family “tree” establishes MHSAA standard by Carl Olson Special to the Banner Last Tuesday night’s Michigan High School Athletic Association boys’ state quarterfinals offered up a unique bit of athletic history. The best part is that it had local ties. For the first time in the history of the MHSAA post-season finals four generations of one family were involved. Let’s connect the dots: In 1958 Jack Schils had coached Hudson High School to a 21-2 record, but lost to Highland Park St. Benedict in the Class C semifinals. Jack served as coach, athletic director and admnistrator in the Battle Creek Public Schools from 1958 to 1987. In 1961 Vic Hurst coached John D. Pierce Training School to the Class D championship, beating Free Soil, 68-61. He retired after 35 years as mentor of the Upper Peninsula school in Marquette, and the school closed the next year. Last night, Hastings High School’s coach Don Schils, a 1978 Battle Creek Central graduate and in his 17th year as the Saxon’s head coach, mentored son Dane in their quest for a semifinal berth in Class B. Hurst’s son-in-law was Jack (his wife Jo’s dad); son Don coaches grandson (great grandson) Dane. If you’re wondering, Vic, Jack and Don also set the MHSAA standard in 1998 as the only trio of coaches from the same family to coach in the finals. Don’s 1997-98 Hastings team was beaten by eventual Class B champion River Rouge in the semifinals, 71-50. The “Yooper” connection Now I’d bet your wondering how Jack Schils found his way to the Cereal City? Believe it or not, the opportunity spawned from a realationship established as a kid, growing up in Escanaba. After his Hudson basketball team’s success in 1958 and a tenure as an assistant football coach, that old friend Jack Finn called. He was coaching football at Coldwater High School and had accepted the football coaching job at Battle Creek Central. Schils would become an assistant and together they would fashion the Bearcats into a Class A powerhouse, carving out a legacy in a prep program which now spans 115 years. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention another “Yooper” connection in Battle Creek Public Schools’ coaching history. Pierce Roberts, now retired, was an assistant with Schils at Hudson. He would move on to Coldwater as an assistant football coach when Finn came to Battle Creek. Pierce followed Finn and Schils to Battle Creek in the mid-1960s, coaching the Bearcat varsity from 1969-71 after Finn’s departure. Battle Creek’s football teams would claim mythical state Class A championships in 1966 and 1968. The Bearcats were the top football team in the region from 19641968. Finn was Coach of the Year in 1966 and his 1965, 1966 and 1968 teams were undefeated. He would resign in 1968 and move on to Northwood University where his teams were Great Lakes Conference champions in 1973, 1974 and 1976, producing 13 All Americans and 41 GLIAC All Conference players. His 36-year coaching record was 207-107-8 (76-21-2 at BCC). Bearcat/Ram Hall of Fame honor Schils coached with Finn from 1958-1968, then became the Bearcat’s athletic director from 1968 to 1972. He served as a high school assistant principal from 1972-74 and was principal at Northwestern Junior High School until his retirement in 1986. I remember Jack was also a great administrator of track meets, organized and timely his style became a model method for PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 many through the years. The two Battle Creek Central coaching icons will be inducted into the Bearcat/Ram Hall of Fame Saturday, April 19. Ceremonies will be at Battle Creek Country Club. They’ll be joined by Rose Bivens (1945), Bruce Gresley (1963), George Hobbs (1958), Fred Jones (1966), Maude Bristol Perry (1956), Peter Schweitzer (1957), David Wilkins, Rear Admiral Richard Gallagher (Springfield, 1971) and deceased inductees Stanley Skidmore (1924) and Thomas Hastings (1966). 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Call (269)948-1902 after 6PM. �Page 15 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton Spring Sports Previews New faces for DK baseball after record-setting ‘08 A win total of 21, minus nine seniors who helped the program get there, means that the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team will have a tough time topping the program victory mark which was set just a year ago. More than improving the numbers, the Panthers will start out focusing on improving their skills and improving their team unity. “Picking up where we left off will be our biggest challenge as we try to match roles with the new faces,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. While nine seniors graduated last spring, there are ten seniors ready to step in this fall. The group is led by co-captains Quinn Seaver and Thad Calkins. Both will spend time on the pitching mound this season, while Seaver mans the shortstop position and Calkins plays in the outfield. The Panthers also need seniors Kenny Kelly (3B/P), Jeremy Reigler (OF/P), Sam Hoff (OF), Brennan Smith (P/INF), and Darrin Pursley (C/OF/INF) to step up as they return to the varsity squad this season. “We have ten seniors who are prepared to fill the void,” said Humphrey. That list also includes CJ Anderson, Anthony Shoup, and Taylor Kingsley who are newcomers to the varsity line-up, along with sophomore Jeff Bissett, and juniors Cody Warner, Brad Meyers, and Chris Horrocks. Delton Kellogg opens its season at home this afternoon against Bellevue. The Kalamazoo Valley Association opener is set for April 17 at home against Parchment. “The addition of Constantine and Schoolcraft makes the KVA a very formidable league,” Humphrey said. Kenny Kelley DK softball brings back a bunch of girls Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team will look to build on its 13-win 2008 campaign in 2009. The Panthers have experience at almost every position, with eight returning varsity players back. The list starts with senior pitcher Tarah Keim, who is one of the best in the Kalamazoo Valley Association at what she does. She’ll be joined in the infield once again by junior shortstop Katie Marshall, junior first baseman Shelly NeSmith, and sophomore Taylor Blacken who could see time at second and third base. In the outfield, seniors Sarah Holroyd, Adrienne Schroeder, Sara Werman, and Allison Deschaine return for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder likes the leadership and experience that these girls bring to the diamond this spring. The Panthers have experience, but are still looking to work on situational things that happen in games and have to put a lot of time in working on their hitting. Trying to add some much needed depth to the team will be freshman Kami McCowan, junior Kali Tobias, and sophomore Amber Saunders. Galesburg-Augusta and Kalamazoo Christian are expected to be at the top of the league standings once again. The Rams are the defending Division 3 state champions. Delton doesn’t have a lot of time to get ready for the Rams. Galesburg comes to DKHS April 21. The Panthers were slated to open their season this afternoon at home against Bellevue. The KVA season starts at home against Parchment April 17. Adding that his team and several others will be vying to disrupt the status quo, as Kalamazoo Christian heads into the season as the team to beat once again. Olivet, Constantine, and Parchment all expect to push the Comets at the top of the standings. Two state medallists return for DK girls The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team will have some hurdles to climb in order to get back at the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings this spring. Good thing for the Panthers, they’re good in the hurdles. Two of the Panthers top athletes take part in the hurdle events, juniors Katie Searles and Hannah Williams. Both were state medallists in Division 3 a year ago. Searles scored a medal in the 100-meter hurdles, the 300meter hurdles, and with Williams and a pair of now graduated Panthers in the 800-meter relay. Delton is also looking for good things in the hurdle events from freshman Andrea Polley and sophomore Amanda Mikolajczyk. Polley, Williams, and Searles are all sprinters as well. Delton Kellogg head coach Jim Gibson, who’s entering his 25th season leading the Panther girls, said that this is the most talented group of athletes he’s had. “This should be a fun year,” he said. “I look forward to working with the girls and doing well at all levels.” The talent isn’t just in the hurdles for the Panthers. Senior Mandy Dye returns to lead the Delton distance runners. Abby Culbert returns in the throwing and jumping events, along with fellow junior thrower McKenzie Lester. Sophomore Renee McConahay also is back in the distance events. The Panthers are also expecting strong performances from newcomers Kelsey Sophia (distance/jumps), Jolene Drum (middle distance), and Sarah Strohbusch (throws). Delton Kellogg was 5-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last season, and will see tough competition in the league once again. Maple Valley is strong again, Pennfield is expecting to have a good year, and league newcomer Schoolcraft is solid as well. The KVA season opens April 14, when the Panthers host Olivet and Kalamazoo Christian. Gibson has had lots of help from assistant coaches Rick Williams, Eric Curtice, and Mike Powell, as well as boys’ coaches Dale Grimes and Jim Hogoboom early in the season. The Panther girls had a solid day at the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge at Grand Valley State University last Wednesday. The top DK finish came from Searles, who was second in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 9.45 seconds. She was also third in the 200-meter dash in 27.49. Williams was ninth in the 55-meter dash in 7.88 seconds, and Dye 19th in the 800-meter dash in 2:47.10. DK had two relay teams place in the top ten. The 4X300-meter team was fifth and the 4X800-meter relay team seventh. In the field events, Mikolajczyk placed ninth in the high jump at 4-8, and Strohbusch Mandy Dye placed fifth in the shot put with a mark of 31 feet and seventh in the discus at 90-6. New coach brings new D to DK Anna Goldsworthy Delton Kellogg had six girls honored in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last spring, and half of them are back to lead the varsity girls’ soccer team once again. All-KVA first teamers Lauren Knollenberg and Anna Goldsworthy are back for their sen- ior seasons. Knollenberg, leads the Delton midfield, and Goldsworthy is back in net for the Panthers once again. Junior forward Taylor Hennessey was an honorable mention All-KVA performer as a sophomore. They’ll lend their experience to their teammates, as well as their new head coach Tracy Webster. Webster said that she has already seen excellent team leadership from her captains so far this spring. Goldsworthy will need to be tough to get shots by at the back of the Delton defense. The Panthers are learning a new scheme back there, and one of the leaders of the defense will be sophomore stopper Katelyn Grizzle who is one of the team’s top newcomers this season. Despite any early growing pains that there might be, like the ones that showed up in the Panthers’ season opening 5-0 loss at Hastings Monday night, the Panthers hope to pull things together in time for the start of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. Delton is hoping to find a spot in the top half of the league this year. Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central return the top two teams in the conference once again. The Comets are the defending Division 4 state champions, and either them or the Fighting Irish from Hackett have won six of the last seven Division 4 state titles. 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Now both teams are a part of the O-K Gold Conference, adding to an already strong baseball tradition. Hastings features a solid nucleus of returning veterans as well as an infusion of talent from last year’s junior varsity squad that is looking to improve on last year’s 11-13 record overall and fifth place finish in the league. All-Conference middle infielder Trent Brisboe leads the way back for the Saxons. He hit .414 as a junior last spring. Hastings has experience all the way around the infield, with Bob Steinke returning at second base, Brad Hayden at catcher, and Dylan McKay at first base. Steinke hit .333 a season ago and Hayden .256. McKay provides some power with his bat. “Both McKay and Hayden will be counted on to drive in runs from the middle of the order,” said Saxon head coach Marsh Evans. Steinke had two wins on the mound a season ago, and will be back on the mound as well along with Greg Heath, and Riley McLean. Heath will see time in the outfield when he’s not on the mound. McLean, a jun- ior, hit .373 last season and was second on the team in hits and also had two wins on the mound. Also back in the outfield are Trevor Heacock and Taylor Earl. A strong junior class will give the Saxons some depth as they work through a 30-plus game schedule. The group includes Eric Pettengill (3B-P) , Matt Feldpausch (SS-P), Caleb Cuyler (OF), Tim Hanlon (3B-P), Dylan Downs (2B), Nick Wallace (OF), Zack Passmore (1B) and Micah Huver (catcher). Along with newcomers Catholic Central BASEBALL, continued on page 18 The 2009 Hastings varsity boys’ baseball team. Team members are (front from left) Tim Hanlon, Nick Wallace, Caleb Cuyler, Eric Pettingil, Riley McLean, Dylan Downs, Bobbie Steinke, Matt Feldpausch, (back) head coach Marsh Evans, Taylor Earl, Dylan e, Brad Hayden, Trevor Heacock, Trent Brisboe, Micah Huver, and coach Andrew Courtright. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Space available for Saxons at top of the Gold standings Saxon girls track and field team led by its speedsters There’s an opening at the top of the O-K Gold Conference boys’ track and field standings. The Saxons are hoping to fill it. The top two teams in the conference were Byron Center and Hamilton, and both left the league in the latest O-K Conference realignment. Former league power Caledonia is The 2009 Hastings’ varsity boys’ track and field team. Team members are (front from left) Dustin Bateson, Jeremy Dobbin, James Moray, Spencer Rhodes, Ryan Burgdorf, Phillip VanZyl, Josh Coenen, Cody Redman, Brandon Johnson, Casmir Mix, (second row) Jason Heinrich, Jose Curcio, Jason Eckley, J.J. Olin, Jacob Comer, Erick Arrioga, Marcus Chase, Jordan Allen, Jon Gieseler, Zack Comer, Dakota Brinkman, (third row) head coach Paul Fulmer, Dane Schils, Troy Dailey, Tyler Heath, Pale Belcher, Mile Belcher, Nathan Ford, Steven Franson, Brad Gagnon, Brett Stephens, Joe Krebs, Gordan Conley, Chase DelCotto, Jakob Bower, (back) coach Lin Nickels, Mitch Singleterry, Matt Schild, Mitch Borden, Casey Goggins, Nathan Karn, Pat Loew, Jacob Bailey, Justin Jevicks, Brandon Bower, Ethan Angus, Dewey Slaughter, and Jacob Rogers. back, and Wayland returns a strong squad. Saxon head coach Paul Fulmer said that his team’s goal this season is to get into the top three in the league and push for a conference championship. That push will be led by the sprinters. The sprinters are led by former state medallist Ryan Burgdorf, who returns for his senior season. Hastings also has one of the league’s stop 110-meter hurdlers in senior Spencer Rhodes. Fulmer said he doesn’t see a weakness at all in this team, as there are talented athletes in the other events as well. Senior Dane Schils and junior Troy Dailey are set to lead the distance pack, along with classmate John Olin who is one of they key newcomers to the team. Senior Justin Jevicks is rounding into shape in the shot put and the discus, and will be joined in the throws by senior Jordan Allen this spring. The Saxons were 4-3 in the O-K Gold Conference a season ago, and finished fifth overall in the league. Hastings has a big meet right out of the chute, as they will travel to Wayland April 14 to start the O-K Gold Conference season. Last night’s league dual with Ottawa Hills was postponed. The Saxons’ first home meet will be the Hastings Relays April 18. The Saxon varsity girls’ track and field team wants to pick up at least three wins in the O-K Gold Conference this spring. That would be three more than they earned last spring. Hastings will rely on its young sprinters for points, juniors Jessica Lee and Jessica Czinder return along with sophomore Brittany Morgan. Head coach Brian Teed, who is entering his sixth season leading the Saxon program, said his team is strong in everything from the 800-meter race on down as well as in the jumping events. Morgan will contribute in the jumps once again as well. Senior Molly Smith returns for her senior season in he distance races, but there isn’t a whole lot of depth behind her to compete in a conference full of talented 1600-meter and 3200-meter runners. The Saxons might be able to pick up some points in an event where they’ve had tough times of late. Teed said that freshman sprinter Hannah Sailar is showing promise in the pole vault. There’s some promise in the pole vault, and the jumpers are strong, but the Saxons could struggle in the throws. The Saxons will have to pull off an upset somewhere if they want to get to their three win mark. Last year the O-K Gold had three girls’ teams win regional championships, and Forest Hills Northern won the Division 2 State Championship. The Huskies are out of the league now, but have been replaced with a strong Forest Hills Eastern team which also finished in the top 20 at last year’s state meet. There are also league newcomers Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Ottawa Hills to contend with, and a typically solid Thornapple Kellogg girls’ team. The O-K Gold will run conference duals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings this season. Hastings starts things off when it returns from spring break with trips to Wayland and Forest Hills Eastern. The Saxons were slated to open the league season last night against Ottawa Hills, but that meet has been moved back to May 5. That meet with the Bengals comes just after one of the Saxons’favorite Saturday invitationals, the West Ottawa Relays which are being held May 2. Last year the Saxons finished fourth at the meet, and Teed said his girls are looking to improve on that finish there this season. Hastings’ first home meet will be the Hastings Relays April 18. Offense and young pitching get Saxons to 2-0 start The 2009 Hastings’ varsity softball team. Team members are (front from left) Breanna Leedy, Teri Dull, Shari Jager, Sara Bolo, Denan Jordan, Jen Ratliff, (middle) head coach Doug Griggs, Brittney Goodenough, Brooke Blair, Morgan Stowe, Cassi Lydy, Christy Engle, coach Bob Leedy, (back) coach Dan Carpenter, Sam Watson, Brandi Gorodenski, Alexandra Wendorf, Wendy Todd, and coach George Williams. HASTINGS CITY BANK 1009 W. Green St, Hastings 945-1749 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 131 W. State St, Hastings 945-3967 BROWN’S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS “Safe & Sound Since 1886” 150 W. Court St, Hastings 945-2401 MILLER REAL ESTATE 149 W. State St, Hastings The Saxons will need to score runs, especially at first. Hastings varsity softball team lost both its pitchers from last year’s squad, and heads into the 2009 season with a couple of hurlers who were on the junior varsity roster a season ago. “It will take some time for them, as they gain varsity experience,” said Saxon head coach Doug Griggs. Junior Sam Watson has one of the young arms which Hastings will be relying on. The young Saxon pitchers will have help behind them though. The right side of the Saxon infield should be strong, with senior third baseman Brenna Leedy returning along with senior short stop Sara Bolo. Through the middle, senior Jen Ratliff returns in center field and senior Shari Jager is back behind the plate. SOFTBALL, continued on page 18 GOLE DENTAL GROUP Dr. Daniel Gole ~ Dr. Jason D. Gole Dr. Philip D. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 948-2244 The 2009 Hastings’ varsity girls’ track and field team. 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Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer team won a penalty kick shoot out against NorthPointe Christian to open the season last Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. The Mustangs led 1-0 for much of the game before the Saxon sophomore combination of Meghan VanZyl and Taylor Carpenter combined for a goal with just 28 seconds remaining on the clock to tie things up. “This game was key as we have lost pretty badly in years past to them,” said Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. “For us to continue pushing the entire game and come up with the game tying goal with just 28 seconds left showed me that these girls do not give up at all, which was very refreshing and set a pace for us for the entire season.” Hastings followed that up with a 5-0 win over Delton Kellogg Monday afternoon. The Saxons have another tough non-conference game on the slate when they return from spring break, at home against perennial power Lowell April 14. These early tests will do a lot for the Saxons as they prepare for the O-K Gold Conference season with a young team. VanZyl and Carpenter will play a big part in the varsity offense this season. “Both of them combined for over 60-percent of the goals at the JV level last year,” Smith said. “These two are very strong and already in our preseason play they are proving they can keep up their scoring drive and are putting balls in the back of the net.” The Saxons may rely on a couple youngsters to score goals, but have experience all around the field to rely on to win games. “This is the first year that we have had a complete team,” said Smith. “Strong offense, defense, and midfield. It’s nice to see us solid most of the way around. These girls have worked hard early in the season and yes, we are young, but that is nothing to be written off because with the upperclassmen leadership and the talent of the young players we have a shot at doing very well this year.” The group of returnees is led by senior Ali Howell, who has been the team’s leading Saxon tennis starts spring with strong singles line-up scorer the past two seasons. Smith said her leadership has been outstanding this season so far, and that she is working on a position change to help the team out. The Saxons’ Kelsi Herrington (right) collides with a Mustang attacker as they go after a bouncing ball near midfield Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Senior Alex deGoa is back to lead the midfield, and sophomore Veronica Hayden returns after an outstanding defensive year as a freshman. Also back are seniors Amy Zwiernikowski, Marie Hoffman, Kourtney Meredith and senior goalkeeper Emily Doherty. Hayden, VanZyl and Carpenter aren’t the only sophomores looking to help out the varsity. Tauri Schils steps into a midfield spot. Junior JenaLeigh Bailey is another newcom- The 2009 Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) JenaLeigh Bailey, Emily Doherty, (middle) Nicole Gardner, Alex de Goa, Kelsi Herrington, Ashley Purdun, Meghan VanZyl, Veronica Hayden, (back) coach Matthew Lewis, Leanne Dinges, Stephanie Warren, Amy Zwiernikowski, Taylor Carpenter, Kesley Devroy, Kourtney Meredith, Tauri Schils, and head coach Sarah Smith. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Gold golf season starts after break Hastings’ varsity boys’ golf coach Bruce Krueger doesn’t expect it to take long to find out just how tough the O-K Gold Conference is going to be. Caledonia returns to the conference this season, and Forest Hills Eastern is one of the newcomers. Those two schools will host the first two league jamborees, as the league The 2009 Hastings girls’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Lexi von der Hoff, Chelsee LaJoye, Kaitlyn Semler, Taylor Hammond, Rachel Clevenger, Amelia Travis, Sam McPhal, Fatima Bravo, (middle row), Jennie Minich, Stacey Backer, Lindsay Azevedo, Jenny LaJoye, Tyler Schullo, Brittany Olin, Allyson Ellsworth, Mana Alvarez, Kristin Hovde, Shauna Hoffman, coach Ed von der Hoff, Kara Cuncannan, Sara Thornburg, Hannan Smith, Victoria Remberton, Sarah Sleevi, Lauren Kirwin, Jessi Doxtader, Krystal Pratt, Lindsey Johnson, Katherina Taylor, Carla Alvarez, and head coach Julie Severns. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The defending Division 2 state champions, Forest Hills Northern, aren’t returning to the O-K Gold Conference this spring. Two teams that went to the state finals in Division 3 are though, South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern. 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Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 er, who’ll spell Doherty in net as she gains experience. “This season will be a fun one to watch,” Smith said. “They are moving the ball well and there is no reason we can’t be competing for the top of the conference again.” South Christian, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Caledonia, and Forest Hills Eastern all figure to be fight for that spot as well. Smith wouldn’t count out Thornapple Kellogg or Wayland either. Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway, Hastings 312 E. Court, Hastings 945-3412 PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 115 S.Jefferson St, Hastings members return from spring break. Caledonia hosts the conference at Broadmoor Country Club April 14. Then on April 17, the Hawks host the league at Egypt Valley. Krueger said he expects those two teams to be fighting at the top of the conference standings along with fellow league newcomer Catholic Central. South Christian is the defending conference champion. “South Christian graduated a number of players from the conference championship, but always finds replacements,” said Krueger. One thing the Saxon teams has is depth. Tyler Kalmink, a senior, was second in the OK Gold a year ago and earned All-Conference honors. He is also a two-time regional qualifier, who missed his first trip to the state finals by one stroke last spring. Fellow seniors Matt Cooley and Jason Baum also return, along with sophomores Brian Baum and Jon Kalmink. They’re all capable of good scores, but turning them in on a regular basis is the key to the Saxon season. “We need to have two low scores and two good supporting scores in every match to be competitive,” said Krueger. “We have the experience to be successful if we stay focused.” The Saxons will be looking to improve on their sixth place finish from last season in the O-K Gold. The Saxons’ first home meet of the season will be the league jamboree they host April 23 at Hastings Country Club. That’s one of just two home dates for the Saxons. They’ll also host a Hastings Invitational May 6. PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 430 W. State St, Hastings 948-8558 MEREDITH Farm Bureau Insurance 139 W. State St, Hastings 269-945-4520 GEE & LONGSTREET LLP Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8001 945-9249 945-3495 AT HOME REAL ESTATE GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 328 S. Broadway, Hastings 536 W. State St, Hastings 945-3252 269-945-2203 50 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings 945-3550 “Work with the people who make you Feel At Home” �Page 18 — Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BASEBALL, continued from page 16 and Forest Hills Eastern, the O-K Gold has talented squads returning to Caledonia, South Christian, and Thornapple Kellogg as well. The league season gets underway April 16, when the Saxons host Ottawa Hills for a double header. This season there will be just one double header between each of the teams in the conference, tallying 14 league contests for each squad. Hastings opened the season Monday afternoon at home, scoring a 6-4 win over Maple Valley. The Saxons spotted Maple Valley a 4-run lead before coming back with a five-run bottom of the fifth inning to take a 6-4 lead which would end up being the final. Opening game jitters and a big two out single gave Maple Valley a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. The Lions added another run in the top of the second to lead 4-0. Hastings got on the board with a run in the bottom of the fourth when Heath drove in Hayden with a triple. Heath was thrown out at the plate as he tried for the inside-the-park home run... The Saxons put together their big fifth inning with some help from the Lions. Heacock led off with a double and scored on a wild pitch. Feldpausch then drew a walk and also score on a wild pitch. McLean also drew a walk, then stole second and moved to third as Brisboe reached on an error. Both runners scored on a base hit from McKay, which put their team up 5-4. McKay then scored on an RBI single from Hayden. Feldpausch (1-0) picked up the win with three scoreless innings in relief of the starter Brisboe . Feldpausch struck out four. Brisboe struck out seven in his four innings of work. Hastings had eight hits in the game. Game two was much the same, but was called due to darkness after four innings with the Saxons up 7-3. The Lions erased a 1-0 Saxon lead with three runs in the top of the fourth inning. Hastings though came right back with six runs of its own and were threatening again when the game was stopped. McKay and Hayden started the rally with a pair of singles. Dylan Downs reached on an infield hit. Those were followed by run-scoring singles from Heacock and Passmore. Hanlon reached on an error and scored on an RBI single from McLean. Brisboe drove home the last two runs with a base hit. Heath started on the mound for the Saxons, but did not get the decision. He struck out seven in three innings of work. McLean (1-0) would relieve Heath for the win. He struck out three. SOFTBALL, continued from page 16 Leedy was an All-Conference honorable mention selection last spring. She and Ratliff and Bolo are all three-year varsity players at Hastings. Griggs sees those girls as a strong core group to build the team around, and he expects it to be a strong hitting group. Those varsity regulars are joined by junior outfielder Brandy Gorodenski and sophomore second baseman Morgan Stowe this season. Hastings opened its season with a couple wins over Grand Rapids Central March 19. The Saxons won game one 22-4, scoring in every inning of the game. Christy Engle, Bolo, Watson, Gorodenski and Cassi Lydy all had hits in the game with Bolo and Watson each hitting a triple. Watson pitched a strong game for the Saxons, earning her first win as a varsity pitcher. She allowed three hits, four walks, and no earned runs while striking out six Central batters. The Saxons committed just one error in the game, which led to the four unearned runs for Central. In game two, the Lady Saxons continued their scoring as they jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the first inning on hits by Engle, Ratliff, Leedy and Bolo. The Saxons would again score in every 77533348 inning of the game in recording the 17-4 win. Wendy Todd, Jager and Alex Wendorf also collected hits in the game. Engle and Bolo each had two hits as Bolo would finish her big day with 3 triples and 8 RBI in the doubleheader. Wendorf, a junior, collected her first varsity win on the mound in game two. She allowed four earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three Rams. The Saxons head to Hamilton the Tuesday after spring break, then open play in the O-K Gold Conference April 16 with a double header at home against Ottawa Hills. Their Hastings Invitational is the following Saturday (April 18). The Saxons are looking to improve on last year’s record, with finished at 8-23, and to move up into the upper half of the O-K Gold Conference standings. Moving that far up in the Gold won’t be easy, especially with a few spots in the top half already reserved for the likes of Wayland, South Christian, and Caledonia which returns to the conference after winning an O-K White championship last spring. DK coach likes his freshmen class A couple of the most talented Panthers from last year’s team which finished second in the KVA are gone, but help is on the way. “This is the best group of freshmen to join the team in many years,” said Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field coach Dale Grimes. “These kids will definitely be contributing to the points column in many events this season.” Ryan Watson has been the team’s top 1600meter runner this spring so far, finishing in 5 minutes 7 seconds at the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge at Grand Valley State University March 25. He also ran the anchor leg for the DK 3200-meter relay team which placed third out of 29 teams at GVSU. The freshmen have some talented athletes to learn from as the season progresses. The Panthers have 13 returning letter winners, including senior high jumper Robbie Wandell, junior pole vaulters/hurdlers Matt TENNIS, continued from page 17 Severns feels good about her singles lineup, which returns seniors Chelsea LaJoye, Taylor Hammond, and Sam McPhall at the top three spots. Allison Ellsworth fills the fourth singles spot this spring. “The doubles line-up is still being worked on,” said Severns. “We have 14 girls who will be competing for the eight doubles spots available. Once teams are formed, they will need to work very hard and have a strong collaboration in order to be competitive.” Working hard hasn’t been a problem so far, but the Saxons need to work on their mental game as well as the physical skills. “The goal this year is for the girls to improve on the previous seasons record, continue building confidence, and developing match strategies that will help them win close matches,” said Severns. “I am hoping that the girls will begin to believe in themselves and see them as a team to be taken seriously.” Hastings opened its season last week, with a 5-3 loss to Lakewood. The Vikings swept the four doubles flights, and picked up a win at second singles to score the victory. Three of the eight matches went three sets, and the top two singles matches ended in third set tie-breakers. LaJoye won for the Saxons at number one, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(4) against Morgan Mitchell. At number two, Lakewood got a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) win from MacKenzie Chase over Sam McPhall. The Saxons also got a 6-2, 7-5 win from Hammond at third singles and a 6-3, 6-1 victory from Ellsworth at number four. The Saxons have one more dual before spring break, at Mason this afternoon. Ingle and Jon Kelley, junior distance runners Brandon Humphreys and Nick Rendon, senior thrower Jason Wolthuis, senior sprinter Casey Overbeek, and sophomore middle distance runner Tyler Bourdo. Along with the freshmen, Grimes expects solid efforts from newcomers Deon Ferris, a junior, and CJ Bromley, a sophomore. Both are solid jumpers, and Ferris could also contribute in the middle distance races. Sophomore Rahim Neal adds his skills in the hurdles and the jumps, and Harley Miller is one of the Panthers top new throwers. “After finishing second in the KVA these last two seasons, we would like to establish Delton Kellogg as the team to beat in the KVA,” said Grimes. “Despite losing our leading scorer and MVP (David Roberts), we look to be improved form last year in terms of talent across all events.” The Panthers will need all that talent to compete in the KVA. Maple Valley returns a strong squad again, and comes in as the defending league champions. They were the Brandon Humphreys and Nick Rendon only team to top Delton in a league dual last season. The Panthers also have Constantine and Schoolcraft to contend with this year. KVA meets begin as soon as everyone returns from spring break. The Panthers host Kalamazoo Christian and Olivet April 14. Four returnees and a frosh look to lead DK to top of KVA The list is long and distinguished. Of the ten teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this spring, three of them ended the 2008 season at the Division 3 State Finals. Hackett Catholic Central finished tied for third in the state. Kalamazoo Christian was sixth. KVA newcomer Schoolcraft placed seventh as a team. “It will be tough, but we should be able to play right with them,” said Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf coach Kent Enyart. The Panther coach is so optimistic because his team returns its top four players from last spring, and is adding one of the best freshmen in the area in Mitchell Wandell. Mitchell joins a line-up that already includes, seniors Robbie Wandell and Cody Morse, junior TJ Boreham, and sophomore Zack Warren. Morse and Boreham were both regional qualifiers a year ago as individuals. “I think that we can challenge for the league title this year, with all the players back and they have all gotten better,” said Enyart. “We should definitely qualify as a team for regional, and possibly make it to the state tournament.” The key will be staying consistent. A couple of the Panthers will need to come up with low scores in each jamboree, and everyone else will have to be solid. Freshman Tyler Vining and senior Nate Rush will be looking to break into the Delton line-up as well this season. The Panthers host the first KVA-Tri of the season, April 15 at Mullenhurst Golf Course. The next day Schoolcraft hosts the league at Olde Mill Golf Course. Delton was slated to start its season yesterday afternoon, against Thornapple Kellogg at Yankee Springs Golf Course. 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Ask your Hastings City Bank representative for complete details. 1-888-422-2280 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-04-09.pdf 3da6d4e2ca73fbe7ddd7c72f14e8e77a PDF Text Text Churches unite for Good Friday service Government bureaucrats force out GM’s CEO Vikings get their first victory See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 15 NEWS BRIEFS Former local woman to perform at Hastings coffee house Susan Picking, a former Hastings resident who is a Long Beach California based singer-songwriter, will perform at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings at 8 p.m. Friday, April 10. Picking is a piano playing and ukelele strumming musician. She released her CD Down in Your Soul in February 2008. She is currently working on another recording and has released a threetrack CD titled Take Three. Her performances cajole the listener to think about the quirky underbelly of life, said a press release State Grounds is located at 108 East State St. Disability and employment workshop to be held April 15 Anyone who has ever wondered "What do I have to tell an employer about my disability?" or "Should I disclose my disability during an interview or wait until after I’ve been hired?" may be interested in a workshop by the Disability Network Southwest Michigan. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Michigan Works Service Center in Hastings, located at 535 W. Woodlawn. The workshop is free, but participants must register ahead of time. The workshop will cover common concerns about when to tell an employer about a disability. Participants will learn how to disclose a disability, as well as understand the process for determining why a disclosure may be necessary at all. "When you have a disability that is not immediately obvious – like a learning disability or hearing loss – there is a great deal of uncertainty about when in the employment process you should disclose your disability," says Paul Ecklund, ADA specialist for Disability Network. "We assist people in making informed decisions about that process." For more information or to register, call Michele at Disability Network Southwest Michigan at 800-394-7450. ILR luncheon features “Paws with a Cause” “Paws with a Cause” will be the featured topic at the Friday, April 17 luncheon for the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR). Marilyn Boes from “Paws with a Cause” will tell about the training program and opportunities available for those in need. Her service dog, “Argon” will demonstrate many of the tasks service dogs are able to perform. The luncheon is at noon at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College on West Gun Lake Road. Both ILR members and non-members age 50 and older are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling ILR Coordinator Connie Dawe at 269-948-9500, ext. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 9, 2009 Planning Commission sends zoning amendment to council by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings is one step closer to a new home. Monday night the Hastings City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a proposed amendment to the City Code of Ordinances that would allow a crisis mentoring family home, operated by a non-profit agency, in the R-2 (single family residential) zoning district as a special use. Board members James Wiswell and Fred Kogge were absent. Final approval of the amendment rests with the Hastings City Council. The board of the Alpha Women’s Center has been working with the city for three months in hopes that the ordinance amendment would allow the center to move from its present location at 136 E. State Street in downtown Hastings to a single family residence on the corner of Cass and West Green streets. “We’re very excited; we would have so much potential in the house that we don’t have right now at our present location,” said Alpha Women’s Center Director Lois Ozuna. “The house could be used for visitations when there are custody issues. We could also use it to train parents how to get their children to go to bed at night and how to eat at a table. We could walk them through all these things. There are so many possibilities. This setting would be very beneficial to what we are trying to do.” Ozuna said that the location on West Green would be ideal for the Women’s Center because there is a lot of foot traffic in that area. “There are a lot of kids walking down to the park or Dairy Queen, and we want to be in an area where kids who have questions will be able to stop in and ask about chastity and other questions or concerns they may have,” she said. Alpha Women’s Center is a Christian pregnancy care center offering free and confidential services to families faced with a crisis pregnancy, including pregnancy testing and valid alternatives to abortion. Other free services include an earn-while-you-learn parenting program, post-abortion and sexual healing Bible studies, a sexual integrity program, youth abstinence program and referrals for shelter, food, etc. Before the public hearing was opened to comments and questions from the public, Hastings City Development Director John Hart said that if the city council does approve the amendment, a crisis-mentoring home in the R-2 district would be kept as inconspicuous as possible and would be highly regulated. The amendment stipulates that a crisis mentoring family home would be required to be located in an existing single-family dwelling in the R-2 district fronting on a state highway or West Green Street; parking for employees, volunteers and clients has to be provided on site; overnight and weekend use of the dwelling may be permitted with specific approval of the planning commission; signage will be limited to one unlit nameplate not to exceed 144 square inches; the planning commission can limit the days and hours of operation in order to limit possible adverse affects on neighboring residents and maintain the residential quality of the neighborhood; and an accurate drawing illustrating property lines, existing buildings, off-street parking and other conditions relevant to the request must be submitted to the planning commission. When the topic was opened for public discussion, David Hatfield, a resident of Walnut Street, said that while he doesn’t oppose the Alpha Women’s Center, he is opposed to allowing any special uses in the R-2 residential district east of Cass. “When they demolished homes (on the south side of West Green Street) for additional parking for Pennock Hospital it started something and we had to draw a line someplace, and we drew a line at Cass and said, ‘no further,’ for anything other than residential,” he said. “This use (The Alpha Women’s Center) is as close as possible (to residential), but if you allow one exception that makes it much easier for a second, third or fourth and that will change the character of the street ... I think it sets a precedent that could be very damaging.” Ozuna responded that the Women’s Center would be very careful to preserve “the integrity” of Green Street. “We want to keep the face of the home looking like a residence and not a business,” she said. “There are seven properties on Green Street that are vacant or have a for sale sign in front. AMENDMENT, continued on page 7 40th annual Cross Walk set This photo was taken at last year’s Cross Walk, which has become a tradition for many people from different churches. See story on page 2. Delton school board candidates answer questions, discuss issues by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Education Association (DKEA) Tuesday hosted “Meet the Candidates Night” at the Delton District Library. The four candidates vying in the Tuesday, May 5 election for the two seats on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education attended the event, answering questions from representatives of the edu- Board of education candidates (from left to right) Andy Stoneburner, Ben Tobias, Geoffrey Stevens and Tony Crosariol appearing at “Meet the Candidates Night.” cation association. Board of education candidates include Tony Crosariol, Geoffrey Stevens, Ben Tobias and incumbent Andy Stoneburner. The DKEA was represented at the event by four teachers from the Delton Kellogg School District, including the event’s organizer, Brian Makowski, President of the education association Larry Etter, Connie High and Heidi Tyner. Makowski was responsible for asking the candidates questions, which they received in advance. After answers were given, all representatives of the DKEA were allowed to follow-up with questions of their own. Because of recent controversy surrounding the Delton Kellogg Board of Education’s decision to consider privatizing Delton Kellogg’s custodial staff, possibly one of the most anticipated questions of the evening dealt with the candidates’ views of privatization and outsourcing in the school district. Crosariol said that the pain and hardship created by privatization far outweighs any of the benefits it might afford. Privatizing would also have a negative impact on local businesses and cause the school to lose stu- dents whose parents work there as custodians, he explained. “Conceptually, I am against anything that causes local people to lose their jobs,” Crosariol added. While Stoneburner said he does not want to privatize custodial staff at Delton Kellogg, he added that the opportunity to save money and create smaller class sizes there cannot be overlooked. “In these financial times, everything has to be on the table,” he said. “I am not doing my job as a member of this board, if I don’t look at it. That’s not saying that we’re going to privatize custodians ... but we need to look at it. ... This school has to be run as a business, and our business is educating children, and that needs to be our number one goal.” Tobias said that he is against the privatization of custodial staff at Delton Kellogg because of the potentially harmful effects it might have on local businesses and enrollment at the school. The privatization of Delton Kellogg custodial staff is something Stevens said that CANDIDATES, continued on page 2 Hastings grad is top WMU student in manufacturing technology Jordan Kimble, a senior in the manufacturing engineering technology program at Western Michigan University, has been honored as this year’s top student in the manufacturing technology program. This month, he will be honored for this achievement at a special luncheon at WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ (CEAS) Parkview Campus. The 2005 Hastings High graduate, who maintains a 3.83 grade point average at WMU, also received two scholarships in March. In a ceremony held in Toledo over WMU’s spring break, Kimble was presented with a $2,000 scholarship from the Toledo Chapter of the American Foundry Society (AFS). As a result of his outstanding work in metal casting, he has also earned a $1,650 scholarship from the Foundry Education Foundation (FEF). He is the son of Gary and Wendy Kimble, of Hastings. In addition to his course work, Kimble, who graduates this December, is part of a five-man team that is designing a new Jordan Kimble hydraulic bicycle. A hydraulic bike has no chain; it is driven by hydraulic oil. For the past five years, a WMU hydraulic-bike team has been very successful in the annual Chainless Challenge, a hydraulic bicycle design competition, sponsored by Parker Hannifin Corporation. For these competitions WMU has used a recumbent style bike. "We’re going to design an upright version," Kimble said. "It will be completed in the fall and be ready for competition in California in June 2010." Kimble serves as president of Tau Alpha Pi, the national honor society of engineering technology. He is also active in the student chapters of both the AFS and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He was recently acknowledged in Who’s Who Among American Universities. As an intern at Viking Corp. in Hastings for the past three summers, Kimble worked as a project engineer. He managed several projects designing residential and commercial sprinklers. The typical sprinkler design process requires more than 150 tests that require approvals through the Underwriters Laboratories and FM Global and usually takes more than a year. He presently works as a lab technician in the CEAS fabrication and machine shop. As part of the FEF scholarship, Kimble will serve this summer as an assistant in a metal-casting outreach program for high school students. Born in Grand Rapids, Kimble moved to Hastings with his parents when he was a youngster. He attended Central Elementary School. At Hastings High, he was captain of both the track and cross country teams in his senior year. He participated in track for four years and cross country for two years. He played soccer in his sophomore year. He credits Hastings High School teacher Ed Domke for sparking his interest in manufacturing technology. “He (Domke) was very helpful in motivating me ... It was a combination of Domke’s KIMBLE, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner KIMBLE, continued from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page 2803. Jazz Festival spreads across Barry County The Thornapple Arts Council’s annual Jazz festival is growing. For the first time, this year’s festival, slated for Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, will feature free concerts at venues in Middleville and Delton as well as downtown Hastings. The festival line-up includes concerts performed by middle and high school jazz bands from across the state of Michigan as well as local groups and performers. At 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, the High School All Star Band will open the headliner concert at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The headliner concert is the only festival concert that charges admission. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students and $5 for children 12 years and under. Thornapple Arts Council members, or those who become a member before the concert, will also receive a ticket. Memberships are available at any of the venues on Friday night or by calling the TAC 269-945-2002. For a complete Jazz Festival schedule and information about venue hosts, log on to www.thornapplearts.org. Algonquin Lake Assoc. plans spring meeting The Algonquin Lake Community Association will have its spring general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the Lake Association Lodge on Iroquois Trail. Agenda items include the July 4th fireworks show, the chicken dinner April 25 (open to the public), the roadside cleanup April 25 and a presentation by the weed sprayers. Habitat dinner is April 24 Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Barry County will be cooking up large quantities of Swiss steak and chicken for a fundraising dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. The upcoming dinner is being dedicated to the memory of International Habitat founder Millard Fuller, who died recently. In addition to the two meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, homemade desserts and beverages. The meal is available for a freewill offering. Proceeds will help build another Habitat home for a local family in need of decent housing. An ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat works with people from all walks of life, desiring that every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends, according to Habitat’s mission statement. For more information about the local Habitat, please call the Habitat office at 269-948-9939. People who would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Habitat and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 234; Hastings, Mich. 49058. Hastings High Alumni Banquet tickets now available Tickets for the 122nd Hastings High School Alumni Banquet, to be held Saturday, May 30, can be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson, 9453429, or by contacting Donna Brown, 269948-2790. Festivities begin with a punch bowl reception at 4:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria, followed by the banquet and program at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person. The banquet is for all who attended Hastings High School and their guests and honors the 25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th, and 65th, 70th, and 75th class anniversary years. Mission trip postponed The Living Laura’s Hope Mission Trip to Africa has been rescheduled for the summer of 2010 to meet the fundraising goal deadline. Participants say they look forward to continued support and upcoming fundraisers. Sen. Birkholz announces April district office hours State Sen. Patty Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township, or key staff members will hold district office hours Monday, April 13, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Hastings City Hall . Office hours are open to everyone who resides in the 24th Senate District which includes Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. 40th annual Cross Walk set for Good Friday The Good Friday Cross Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. April 10 at Grace Lutheran Church at 239 E. North St. in Hastings. All interested people are invited to join area Christians from various denominations for the 40th annual walk. The group walks in silence as a time of reflection on the meaning of Christ’s crucifixion and individual discipleship. The route goes from Grace Lutheran Church, south on Michigan Avenue, west on State Street, north on Broadway, east on Mill Street, north on Michigan Avenue, ending back at the church. Those who cannot walk the entire distance are welcome to drop in and out. The entire walk takes about an hour to an hour and a half. The Rev. Dr. Michael Anton, former pastor of Grace Lutheran, reminisced a few years ago about how the ecumenical walk began as a high school youth group effort. The first walk included Anton and three high school boys. “I had asked a dairy farmer to make us a cross, and I'm convinced he made it from petrified wood,” Anton said in a past article. “The boys were all strong guys, but the best we could do was carry it, two of us at a time, two blocks before the other two took over. It was snowing and really sticking.” “Certainly not to be compared to Jesus, of course, but in human terms, we had our own "via dolorosa!” Churches unite for Good Friday service in Hastings First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church, both located in Hastings, will be joining together for a combined community service on Good Friday, April 10. The service, to be held at the Presbyterian church, will focus on the crucifixion of Jesus and consist of readings and a short drama as well as music. Beginning at 12:15 p.m., the service will last approximately 30 minutes to allow people who have an hour for lunch to make it back to work. Pastors Jeff Garrison and Kathy Brown invite everyone to attend and “worship together and recall what God has done for us in Jesus Christ,” they said in a press release. “Good Friday is a somber time for Christians, who recall Jesus’ suffering and sacrificial death. Although the events recalled on this day are horrible, the day is called good because Jesus’ death atones for the sins of the world, allowing for redemption and forgiveness for the repentant. At the cross, Christians are reminded of God’s love and power,” Garrison and Brown said in the press release. For more information, contact First Presbyterian Church at 269/945-5463 or First United Methodist Church at 269/945-9574. First Presbyterian, where the service will be held, is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the Barry County Courthouse. activities and classes,” Kimble said. As a freshman at Hastings High, Kimble had a drafting class taught by Domke. Kimble also was in Domke’s mechanical engineering classes for all four high school years. And it was through Domke that Kimble had independent study credits in electrical engineering and robotics. Kimble recalled that Domke took him and other students to Western Michigan University with their senior design projects. Now, Kimble serves as a judge for the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) competition. He said Domke helped organize and develop the competition for high school students to enter their hands-on projects. When Kimble graduates from WMU, he hopes to secure a position in manufacturing where he can use a balance of engineering theory and hands-on experience. (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert contributed to this article.) Part of a five-man Western Michigan University team designing a new hydraulic bicycle, Jordan Kimble is looking forward to the annual Chainless Challenge, a hydraulic bicycle design competition, sponsored by Parker Hannifin Corporation. Jordan Kimble, former HHS grad and senior in manufacturing technology engineering sits on WMU’s recumbant hydraulic bike, which has won a number of awards. Kimble and his team are building an upright version. hydraulic bike for a senior design project that will be completed in December Chamber legislative breakfast to feature U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative breakfast Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m. at the MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. The event will feature guest speakers Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Brain Calley, and Amanda Price from Sen. Patricia Birkholz’s office. “We are honored to have such esteemed speakers at our legislative breakfasts,” said Lynn Hatfield, activities coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, “The Chamber is working to revise our legislative coffee formats to provide more in-depth legislative topics and discussions relevant to today’s business issues, concerns and opportunities.” Stabenow will provide an update on her priorities in the areas of health care reform, manufacturing policy and alternative energy issues, which are at the forefront of Congress today. She said she also is interested in hear- Sen. Debbie Stabenow ing about federal issues of interest to Barry County’s business community. Stabenow serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee as well as the finance, agriculture and budget committees. These committee responsibilities have given her a role to play in shaping health care, manufacturing and energy policies. Calley will focus his discussion on the state budget and corporate tax policies. Price will present on the senator’s state parks passport bill and state budget updates. The April legislative breakfast is sponsored by Chemical Bank and is offered free of charge to Chamber members and $10 to nonmembers, payable at the door. Continental breakfast and beverages will be served. Seating is limited. Attendees must RSVP to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454 by Friday, April 10, at noon to reserve a seat. CANDIDATES, continued from page 1 he does not support either. “I think the privatization of services within our public schools is a slippery slope that districts have to carefully consider before stepping onto,” he said. “... If we set that precedent, what would be privatized next?” Early on, each candidate was asked to explain why he was the best for the job and which issue prompted him to run for the board of education. Stoneburner, who is currently approaching the end of his term as a member of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, said that owning his own business for 15 years, being the father of children who attend Delton Kellogg and having previous experience with being on the board of education are all aspects of his life that help to make him the best candidate for the job. According to the incumbent, he was driven to run for reelection because of his concern for the “financial stability of the district” and because of his desire to help those students who are prone to being overlooked by the education system. Tobias said that his honesty and ability to make moral decisions that will enable Delton Kellogg to continue to provide students with an education are what make him the ideal candidate. Having two children who attend the school system prompted him to run for the board of education, he explained. Stevens, who works within the Grand Rapids school system as an adolescent therapist, cited his work experience as one of the attributes that make him a candidate worthy of election. According to Stevens, the creation of public and private partnerships with Delton Kellogg that would increase services available to students and their parents was an impetus for joining the race, in addition to his desire to improve the economic conditions within the district. Crosariol, who served previously on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education for one term, said that his experience makes him the best candidate for the job. Among other endeavors, the former member of the board of education cited his work as a sales and marketing manager, past presidency of the Annie, they’re gonna get your gun Folks stockpiling guns, ammo by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The increasing concern over the faltering economy has caused a rise in the number of people who are taking steps to protect themselves and their families. That means an increase in sales of guns and ammunition. However, at the same time, President Obama has taken a stance that is similar to the position Bill Clinton took in 1994 to restrict the sale of some types of weapons. Steve Hayes, of Bob’s Gun and Tackle in Hastings, said the result of all the speculation is that dealers across the country are running short of weapons and ammunition. “It started about last November,” Hayes said, “and I don’t know how long it will continue. But the fact is, many people are coming in and stocking up on ammunition because there is speculation out there that it will be harder to come by in the future.” Hayes said he has heard President Obama is considering making ammunition manufactures put serial numbers on ammunition and if that happens he has heard it could increase the price by as much as 30 percent. “I don’t know that for a fact, but I have heard the speculation,” Hayes said. “In 1994 Bill Clinton issued a crime bill that outlawed certain types of firearms and although that ban has been lifted, there is rumor that Obama may reinstitute the ban. “And as the economy becomes less stable, people are taking steps to protect themselves and their families,” Hayes said. “Where they used to come in and purchase a box of ammo, they are not coming in and purchasing five or 10 boxes, worried that it will be more expensive and harder to get in the near future. Hayes said that has caused a shortage in most retail outlets and even with suppliers. Hayes said the shortage includes .380, 9 millimeter, 40 cal., 45 cal., .38 Special and even .357 ammunition. “The demand for these types of ammunition is very high right now,” Hayes said. “It has caused problems all across the country.” Hayes said he believes the shortage will pass, but was hesitant to guess when. “It has affected the sale of guns, ammo and even accessories,” he said. “How long this shortage will last, I hesitate to guess.” Delton Area Rotary Club and training by the Michigan Association of School Boards as experiences that make him a worthy candidate. According to Crosariol, the primary reason he is running is because of Delton Kellogg’s budget. “We have to stabilize the budget,” he explained. “It’s currently unstable; equity is way too low.” During the evening, candidates were afforded the opportunity to share any fiscal and educational plans they have developed for Delton Kellogg. Stoneburner said that, if elected, his plans for Delton Kellogg would involve earlier intervention of struggling students; updating of the school’s metal shop to accommodate local millwrights; incorporation of additional technology within the schools; offering of more on-line classes; keeping personnel insurance costs down; and maximizing the usage of school buildings. According to Tobias, he has not developed a specific fiscal or educational plan for Delton Kellogg yet. However, if elected, he explained that he would evaluate the situation that confronted him and act in the school’s best interest accordingly. Stabilization of the Delton Kellogg budget is what Stevens said his plan focuses on. The creation of a learning environment that is safe, healthy and challenging are also important aspects of his plans for the district, he added. Crosariol explained that his plan involves the implementation of unique programs and creation of an alternative high school to increase enrollment at Delton Kellogg. He cited numerous money-saving options that he would propose as a member of the board of education, including the consolidation of numerous school business functions with the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD), partnering with the BISD to increase the school’s buying power for goods and services, and the possible implementation of a four-day school week, although he admitted that such a solution would potentially create childcare-related problems for some parents. “Hope is not a strategy,” he said. “We’ve been counting on the state to come to our rescue for years, and they haven’t. We have counted on kids coming into this district ... and they haven’t. We must create our own revenue.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings Planning Commissions continues sign ordinance discussions by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night several Hastings business owners attended the Hastings Planning Commission meeting to ask questions and express their opinions on the second draft of a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance, which would regulate freestanding monument signs in the B-2 zoning district (general business district not in the downtown district). Most of the questions and comments from business owners were concerning the “grandfathering” process and the maintenance or replacement of non-conforming signs in the B-2 District. City of Hastings Development Director John Hart opened the discussion by stating that he had sent out invitations to the meeting to more than 100 people who own property or businesses in the B-2 District. He stated that it was not a public hearing, but rather an informal discussion to give business and property owners a chance to express their opinions and ask questions about the proposed amendment. Before opening the floor to discussion, Hart gave a brief presentation showing examples of current signs in the B-1 General Business District that would be non-conforming if the ordinance was amended and examples of signs that would be in compliance. Hart said that while the Kmart sign would be grandfathered in, it is an example of the type of sign the city would like to move away from. The sign is mounted on poles, and it is too tall and exceeds the size limitations. Hart used the Family Fare sign located in front of the same strip mall as an example of a sign that would comply with the new ordinance. “The Family Fare sign has a five foot setback from the right-of-way, is six foot in height and has an area of 50 square feet,” he said, noting that the size of signs is determined by the size of the parcel on which the business is located. Current zoning regulations for the B-2 district allow only one pole sign per parcel. The permitted sign size is 35 square feet plus one additional square foot of sign space for each linear foot separating the building from the right-of-way, plus one additional square foot of sign space for each linear foot between the sign and the street right-of-way. While the maximum sign height is 28 feet, there is no maximum size. The sign can be placed in the front yard but may not project over the rightof-way. The proposed amended sign regulations for the district would allow for only one ground sign per parcel except for those which have more than 300 feet of road frontage on more than one street, then one sign will be allowed for each driveway which serves the parcel. The sign would be placed within 25 feet of the driveway and comply with the size requirements. For parcels with less than 100 feet of frontage the signs area would be limited to 35 square feet. Signs for parcels with 100 - 299 feet of frontage will be permitted signs of up to 65 square feet. Parcels with 300 feet of frontage or more would be allowed sign space totaling 80 square feet. No sign on any size parcel is to exceed 6 feet in height and 10 feet in width. However, for multi-tenant parcels, the permitted ground sign may be increased by 25 percent. Parcels that share a common property line and driveway to a public road may share one ground sign, the size of which will be determined by the total amount of frontage for the two parcels. Additionally, the proposed amendment requires that ground signs be set back a minimum of 5 feet from all lot lines and in the opinion of the zoning administrator not be placed in a way that would create a hazard for people using the sidewalks, driveways or adjacent roadways. Current regulations for non-conforming signs stipulate that non-conforming signs may not be altered, expanded or enlarged but can be maintained and repaired to prolong the useful life of the sign. Non-conforming can be decreased in size or dimension or the copy changed without jeopardizing the non-conforming use and sign accessories can also be erected in accordance with sign regulations for the district. The proposed amendment would add the following: A non-conforming sign shall not be replaced with another non-conforming sign, be repaired if such repair involves the replacement of the sign’s primary support structure or be enhanced by any new features including the addition of illumination or conversion to an electronic reader board or digi- This sign for Family Fare in the same plaza is an example of the type of ground mounted monument sign that would be within the parameters set by the proposed sign ordinance for the B-2 Business District. tal display sign. Brad Carpenter, the owner of Ever After Banquet Hall at the corner of Michigan and Woodlawn avenues, said that that while he has a monument sign on Michigan Avenue, he had future plans to convert an empty pole sign remaining from the previous owners to a 4x8 foot LED display sign to promote the hall and events. “The only reason we haven’t done it yet is because these signs are extremely expensive,” he said. “We want to make sure we are grandfathered in. It is important to us to have the ability to promote our business and events. We want the messages to flash on and off, not scrolling. We think we can put contact numbers, etceteras on the sign for non-profit organizations to help them sell more tickets and raise more money for their event.” Hart noted that later in the meeting the commission would discuss the possible regulation of bright and flashing signs. Commissioner Harry Adrounie asked Carpenter if he would be able to provide a drawing of the LED sign he wished to install. Carpenter said that he hoped to have one soon. David Hatfield, president of MainStreet Savings Bank, attended the meeting on behalf of his company and as a representative of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance. Regarding MainStreet, Hatfield said that the bank could not lower its non-conforming sign and still meet the setback requirements without giving up parking spaces, which would be a violation of building codes. “It really creates an impossible situation to meet setback requirements and still meet the required building codes,” he said. All in all, I applaud the movement toward monument signs but at the same time this is not the time to impose needless expenses on businesses. We need to make certain that the grandfathering conditions are reasonable; I would encourage more flexibility than I see here toward existing signs.” Nancy Goodin, from Hastings City Bank, said she opposes the amendment because it would make the bank’s pole sign at its ATM on the west side of the business district noncompliant. “We feel that the sign is appropriate to the parcel and feel that a monument sign would not,” she said. Hart and City Manager Jeff Mansfield said there was a consensus among city officials that they did not want to cause any unnecessary expense for businesses given the current economic climate. “From what I gather, we need more discussion,” said Planning Commission President Elizabeth Forbes, who thanked the business people who came to the meeting to express their concerns. “We are not business people, so we don’t always think about things the way you do.” Hart urged the business people to talk to others who were not at the meeting and encourage them to also come to the Commission with their questions and concerns. Forbes said the Planning Commission intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment during its regular June meeting. The Commission went on to discuss the possible regulation of bright and flashing signs within the B-1 and B-2 business districts and Matt Jarkas, general manager of Postema Signs and Graphics in Grand Rapids, gave a presentation and answered questions about digital signs. This sign at the Kmart plaza on M-43 Hwy. is an example of a sign that would become a non-conforming pole sign should the City Council approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating signs within the B-1 Business Zoning District. However, the Kmart sign would be allowed through a “grandfather” clause. Jarkas said that most sign companies include software that would allow business owners to program the images and brightness of their signs to comply with local ordinances and that most signs have built-in sensors so once programed, signs will self-dim at nightfall, so as not to blind drivers on adjacent roadways and create traffic hazard. “I have seen plenty of cities and townships try to regulate the brightness of signs, but I haven’t seen it done successfully; it’s too hard to measure,” said Jarka, who noted that he has not found a light meter that could be used in the field that was affordable.” He added that nits, used to measure brightness, could only be reliably measured in a lab setting under controlled conditions because there are too many variables such as ambient light that can not be controlled in the field. Jarka also noted that while a sign may originally be rated at 10,000 nits; that number will decrease over time. “Are the bulbs used in these signs like the bulbs of a projector, can you replace them?” asked Commissioner Sylvia Treadwell. “These signs are made up of lots of small lights that do not get replaced,” said Jarka. “So, if you’re patient the signs will get dimmer,” he said. Jarka also said that he does not recommend scrolling signs because they don’t accomplish their goal as effectively as a sign with a flashing message. “I’d much rather see three or four words flash and hold, then another three or four words flash and hold because that allows you to get your message out fully to someone who is passing by,” he said. “However, if you require larger hold time the owner will need to buy a larger sign with four lines instead of two.” Hart thanked Jarka for coming to the meeting, stating that the Planning Commission now had an idea where to start when considering the regulation of digital signs and their brightness. In related action, the Planning Commission approved a City Council amendment to set a public hearing date for an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 90 Article 11 Section 90-973, regulating ground-mounted monument signs in the B-1 Business District. The amendment recommended by the council, and approved by the commission, stipulates that the area of historical markers affixed to monument signs, in the B-1 Central Business District, not be counted toward the total area of the sign which is not to exceed 35 square feet. Continued discussion of the proposed ground-mounted monument sign ordinance for the B-2 zoning district and the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the B1 District ordinance will be held at the Planning Commission’s next regular meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday, May 4. Easter musical to be presented at Delton church A musical journey following Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem, through His trial and crucifixion to His resurrection will be presented twice at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The public is welcome. The first performance of “The Power of his Love” will be at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 10 and at 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 12. This photo scene is when Jesus was arrested and taken away by guards. Using choral and solo songs, readings and drama, the musical tells the story of Jesus’ love, conquering sin and death. The musical’s director is Paul Hughes. In this scene from the musical, the disciple Peter, portrayed by Jesse Barnes, is about to sadly realize that he has just denied Christ three times, just as Jesus said Peter would do. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Real healthcare reform Government bureaucrats force out GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner needed for all ages To the editor: Nothing is more important to all Americans now than healthcare reform. The healthcare system in this country is broken, and it is dragging down our economy. President Obama knows this and has asked for congress to come up with a plan to reform the system. One feature of the president's healthcare plan is a public option similar to Medicare. It would allow us to choose to stay with our forprofit insurance company plan or allow us to choose to enroll in a public option like Medicare. My husband and I are approaching our 60s, and we are anxious to be able to drop our overly expensive and overly restrictive medical insurance for Medicare as soon as we are able. Medicare works well for everyone enrolled in it. But why should this type of coverage be denied to younger people? The senate recently passed guaranteed healthcare for children. That's great but what about adults? We have a piecemeal approach to healthcare coverage in this country, and it needs to be fixed. A public option is the only way to guarantee healthcare for all Americans but HMO and insurance corporation lobbyists are trying to remove this important option from the plan. Why? Because they are afraid that leaving it in will force them to provide better service at a lower cost and reduce the huge profits they make off of you and me. Even in this economy, a catastrophic medical emergency is still the number one cause of homelessness in this country. We need real reform not more ways to make the insurance corporations richer. Patricia Wilson Middleville New bishop to serve Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley, of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, will take the helm of the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, which includes Barry County area churches, in June. He will succeed Bishop James A. Murray, who was required by church law to submit a letter of resignation when he turned 75 in July 2007. Bradley, 63, was appointed to be bishop of the Kalamazoo diocese by Pope Benedict XVI. Bradley’s installation is set for 2 p.m. Friday, June 5 at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo. Murray will continue as bishop until that time. He has served the Kalamazoo diocese, which includes 101,888 Catholics, since Jan. 27, 1998. “I am both humbled and excited by this great opportunity to serve the church as your shepherd,” Bradley said Monday at a news conference, according to The Good News for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo publication. Bradley is a graduate of St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. He also earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. In May 1971, Bradley was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He served as a parochial vicar for the next 12 years. He held a number of diocesan positions from 1983-94, including director of the Office for Family Life and Secretary for Human Services. He served as pastor of his home parish, St. Sebastian, from 1994 to 2001. He was then named rector and pastor of St. Paul Cathedral. Named general secretary and vicar for the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2003, Bradley was responsible for the overal direction of the operations, programs and activities of the central administration of that diocese, according to The Good News for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo publication. He was ordained in 2005 as Titular Bishop of Afufenia and auxiliary bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese. The following year, Bradley was elected administrator of that district by the diocesan College of Consultors. After Bradley’s June installation in Michigan, he will become the fourth bishop to serve the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. Besides Barry County, the diocese includes parishes and missions in Allegan, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties. Over the weekend, the Obama Administration made a time, gave them their marching orders for a new direction for groundbreaking decision to remove the head of General Motors the company. Within a short period of time, the company saw from his position. Controversial Chief Executive Officer Rick positive sales. Wagoner was forced by the Obama Administration to step down By ousting Wagoner and replacing him with his heir-apparas part of the company’s reent leadership doesn’t necorganization plan to turn the essarily put General century-old automaker Motors on a new path for around. success. It appears to me In recent months, governit’s just pandering to ment leaders have continued bureaucratic bullies. The to voice their concerns over administration was looking whether he was the right for a scapegoat so they man for the job. Yet, at the used the ouster of Wagoner same time, the administrato change the national tion was pouring billions news message of their own into companies like AIG and difficulties. the banking industry with And, why hasn’t the little or no control over their administration demanded plans to strengthen their that United Auto leadership organizations. In fact, just take pay cuts similar to the recently the administration GM executives along with dodged complaints from requiring the unions to voters across the country work with GM to come up after AIG announced huge with a contract that’s combonuses for top executives petitive, avoiding bankwhile taking billions in govruptcy which could jeopernment support to keep the ardize insurance and pencompanies afloat while auto sions for all former UAW executives were required to workers? cut their salaries to a buck a As we look back over year. the past six months, we’ve It seems the administraseen a number of mistakes tion and Congress failed the new administration has when they offered a package allowed to creep into what of government loans withwas supposed to be a new out the necessary stipuladirection, with a new level tions on where the money of responsibility and more could be spent, causing pubtransparency in governlic outrage over the misuse ment. What actually come of taxpayer funding. In my about is more of the same, opinion that’s where the with a new cast of characadministration’s power-play G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, ters. doesn’t pass the smell test. General Motors Corporation. Wagoner was in a diffiSecretary of the Treasury cult situation. The new Tim Geithner, former administration was pushFederal Reserve executive who, I might add, not only didn’t pay ing for smaller more fuel-efficient vehicles while at the same his taxes, lead the negotiations with AIG, national bankers and time consumers were buying SUV’s and large pickup trucks. As the auto industry. I’ve talked to auto dealers over the years, they’ve expressed a It appeared the GM team under Wagoner’s leadership was great deal of frustration with the automakers. Throughout the making progress with plans to stabilize the company. Wagoner year auto companies hold dealer meetings across the country was closing plants and reducing the work force. Under his asking for local input, but from my conversations with dealers, watch the unprofitable Oldsmobile line was dropped. He led the the ideas seemed to fall on deaf ears, or any change they wantcharge to deal with quality issues throughout model lines. Just ed came slowly. Yet, that’s where the rubber meets the road. last year, GM reached a ground breaking agreement with the For the Big Three to be successful they need a strong and United Auto Workers that over time would save the company successful dealer network that understands what the market is billions. But government leaders apparently felt it wasn’t willing to buy. Not to mention, automakers need to focus on enough for the amount of money they had at risk. quality vehicles at a price consumers are willing to pay. There are some serious issues here that should concern taxThe formula is simple, and for the most part has worked for payers. years without any government intervention. If not for the slugFirst of all, replacing Wagoner with another GM executive, gish economy, it would be working today. Fritz Henderson, isn’t putting GM on a new path. Several years ago a large West Michigan furniture manufacturer asked its Fred Jacobs CEO to step down, and as part of the transition, they replaced Vice-President, J-ad Graphics his entire management team with new players while at the same Public Opinion: The Hastings At the request of the White House, General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner recently stepped down from his post. Responses to our weekly question. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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When GM went to the federal government, i.e. the taxpayers, and asked for assistance, management relinquished at least some of its say in the company.” Jim Thwaites, Delton: “No. The U.S. Constitution gives the federal government no authority to do that.” Jim Wressel, Paw Paw: “No. I don’t think the government should be involved in other people’s business.” Bille Jo Cousins, Vermontville: "I don't think he should have. I think that problem should have been taken care of by GM themselves." Sara Colyer, Mulliken: "I think so; we taxpayers put so much money into the companies that there should be some control." Luke Kinyon, Vermontville: "No, that kind of authority is creating too much government control." Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 5 Obama shouldn’t speak or be honored at Notre Dame graduation belief was not in a constant state of negotiation. Some truths are settled and it is the obligation of Catholic institutions to uphold and defend those truths. He wrote: “One consequence of its essential relationship to the church is that the institutional fidelity of the university to the Christian message includes a recognition of and adherence to the teaching authority of the Church in matters of faith and morals.” In 2004, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reinforced what Pope John Paul II said: “The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions.” All of this has apparently fallen on deaf ears in South Bend. As an act of reparation for the damage he has done to the worldwide Catholic community, Fr. Jenkins should rescind the invitation to President Obama. But that’s not going to happen, as he has made plain. So, the next step should be the tendering of his resignation. But that’s unlikely to happen either. Faithful Catholics are left to do what they have always been counseled to do in difficult days: suffer and pray. They also might consider writing a letter of support to John D’Arcy, Bishop of Fort Wayne-Elkhart. He has had the fortitude to refuse to attend commencement exercises at Notre Dame, and he should be commended for that. Gary Coates, Middleville Funds should go to pot holes, not paths • Privatize food, custodial or transportation. Anyone of them would help. There are a lot of school districts that privatize at least one. • Adopt a “Michigan Teachers Bill of Rights” – frees each teacher from union contracts. They have the choice to be judged on their performance. Revise the Teacher’s Tenure Act so school districts can adopt a teacher merit pay system. There are a lot of people out there that aren’t happy with the teachers. Why are all the other countries ahead of us in science? People don’t mind paying for results. Russia and China are all for forcing a showdown, and the democrats don’t gave a damn. I hope you folks wake up before we are eaten up with debt. You may have to blame someone else instead of Bush. I am no Bush or McCain fan. Get a mirror you Progressive Dems. We have to watch China. I’m afraid backbone is missing in Washington and is scary; Russia also. I think of China before and during WWII. The Japs killed three or more times the number of Chinese than Hitler killed Jews. The fuss is all one-sided. They are reducing the prison population by opening the doors to the prisons. The governor is reducing the debt on the back of the citizens. A third in prison are from Wayne County; one of 27 adults is in the correction system. That’s a lot. I suppose single parent homes, quitting school at 16 with no possibility of a job, gangs, drugs, fast buck all are at fault. Folks, we haven’t seen what all the Democrats will do to us yet. Debt way beyond future generations. Just think how bad it would have been in Master Democrat, Joe Lukasiewicz, had gotten his idea accepted that would have made Michigan a Democratic stronghold for years to come. Yes, we would have had fewer people in Lansing, less on Michigan’s high court. Sounded good until you turned the page. Be alert, they are still scheming to do it. Tea parties spreading across country need to wake up. Taxes are going up three times more than any bill before. The locals spend tax dollars. Where are the people with guts that say, no more. In Thomas Payne’s “Common Sense,” there was a “Begin America.” I say “Take Back America.” God and Jesus were both honored back then and should be today. To honor just one holds no water at all. One last thing is to take care of the veterans. They are your responsibility. Semper Fi. We are going back to $4 plus per gallon for gasoline; long lines for fuel, blackouts and rationing of fuel and power. The President’s administration is against domestic U.S. energy production, and Canada oil sands industry. Mexico will have no oil in a few years. Watch the Crooked Lake Association pushing weed control. They will run right over you just like Algonquin Lake. Today the cost is $250 yearly. It started at $100 a few years ago. Some kill one weed and another kind grows. Donald Johnson, Middleville HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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There are about a million moving pieces this year, with a bad economy, massive job losses, federal stimulus money and low consumer confidence. With such uncertainty already, I see no reason to ignore those things that are certain. Primarily, I am looking for two major changes in the budget this year. First, I want the revenue assumptions to be based on reality. This will save extra work in the future and remove uncertainty for those who operate partly or fully on state support. Secondly, I want the federal "stimulus" money removed from all standard budget bills. Everyone knows that money is nonrecurring, so it should be accounted for separately. I am not one of the people that believe the state should turn away the money. While I did not favor the passage of the "stimulus" bill, citizens of Michigan will pay dearly over the next generation for this level of debt. Therefore, I believe we should retain as much of its benefits as possible. What I am talking about here is accounting practices. The state should pass each budget, totally free of the "stimulus" effect. Then, the money from the feds should be added to each budget as part of a supplemental bill. This gives every state department, every school, and every healthcare entity a clear picture of what the budget would look like without the "stimulus" money. More importantly, it shows each entity what they need to prepare for after the federal money runs out. There should be no misunderstanding that the extra money is temporary. Separate accounting will clarify this point and also provide more accountability in terms of exactly what the extra money is spent on. The real world is not that bad. It is past time that the state started living in it. I’ve been helping area residents find the perfect place to call home for over 28 years. If you are looking to move, let my experience work for you! MITCH POLL 269-838-7252 mjpoll@grar.com Associate Broker Realty Inc. 02707163 $43.47 Write Us A Letter I’ve written in the past about how the legislature typically passes budgets that are based on faulty projections in order to put off hard decisions until later. That is the reason I usually vote against them. I choose not to look foolish at the end of the day, just to curry a few extra months of appropriations popularity. This year, it looks like they are taking that practice to a whole new level. Last week, the House passed five budgets for the 2009-10 fiscal year; which starts Oct. 1. The budgets passed were based on the January 2009 revenue, estimating conference projections. Sounds reasonable, right? Normally, I’d say "yes." But this year is different. Month-to-month, tax and fee revenue into the state does fluctuate, but it typically follows a pretty reliable pattern. Well, the months of January and February saw the worst state revenue decline, compared to the previous years, that we have ever seen. It looks like the same thing happened in March. So far, actual receipts are in the neighborhood of $300 million less than what the estimates said. This is not a disputed number, but rather, it is a matter of record. Most agree that between now and the end of this fiscal year, a decline of another $400 million will be added to that. This is not chump change, and yet, the House is passing budgets as though none of that happened. In May, there will be another regularly scheduled revenue estimating conference. The numbers that come out of that meeting will necessitate massive changes to the budgets passed by the House last week. $64.22 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection” Officially licensed products $99.50 TUNE-UP SPECIALS! • FREE Pick-up & Delivery Within 8 Miles • Guarantee 1 WEEK Turn-Around Service • Tune-Up Prices Include Allowances For Parts • We Service All Small Engines & Equipment Store Closing Sale Save Now on Apparel, Gifts & Collectables SPORTING COLORS 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI 77533742 50 N. M-37 (Just North of M-43) Hastings 269-945-4551 Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 10-5 77533744 To the editor: Put transportation funds into filling pot holes and up-keep of roads. To hell with these paths for the elite to walk, etc. Seems that, like the Community Building, the paths are pushed by the upper crust for their own use, not for all. Fix those roads. A perfect example of the crust is to buy a house on a gravel road and complain until the road is tarmac. Animal smells bother others. I’d like to dump a load of manure in their front yard and tell them to stay in town. The state is very close to being bankrupt, and officials give out funds for paths. Those funds come out of gas sales and the Department of Natural Resources. They can’t even keep the parks up, so what gives? The Hastings City Council looks like a bunch begging east ends of a horse going west. What’s new? False fronts down town. Out of town so called experts recommending the spending of money for their whims. Good are the days of responsible merchants running the town and proud of it. Let’s have a blue gill festival. Cyntheal Reed was queen of one of them. We sure need some true Americans! The City Council digs up or promotes some wild ideas just like the big city. Keep them at home, and you will be a lot happier. They can retire the Thornapple Trail Association promoter, Rich Moore. We don’t need all these wild endeavors. I see Jim McManus, Barry County Planning and Zoning director, after ruining a lot of farmland with housing, now is hell bent to re-number houses and re-name roads. I keep telling you; you get these power hungry people and all hell breaks loose. Hastings and the county were a lot better before these people invaded. Real Americans should stand up. Blue and Gold have always been my colors, so bear with me. My vote for more millage is no. Let the head of the union do more than run his mouth. Here are some suggestions: Rose-colored glasses all around 02707295 Jenkins let slip the fact that “despite clear differences between the university and the president” (Clear differences? An unbridgeable chasm would be closer to the truth.), it was nonetheless a “great honor” to have the president come and speak. OK, so now we get it. When it comes to a choice between honoring the teaching of the Catholic Church on the one hand and enjoying the prestige of the president coming to Notre Dame, prestige wins hands down. It wasn’t always this way. Among her great martyrs the Catholic Church counts such stellar figures as St. Thomas More. Rather than knuckle under to the demands of his monarch, Henry VIII; for him to compromise his faith, More went to the headsman. Caught between honoring a monarch who was trashing the Catholic faith and refusing to compromise his most deeply held beliefs. More chose to give up his life. But, Jenkins won’t even risk a little loss of esteem from his academic colleagues. That would require the exercise of the cardinal virtue of fortitude. And fortitude is glaringly absent from the actions of all of too many Catholic public figures. Peer esteem, popularity with the media, and re-election are deemed more important than fidelity to the teachings of their church. In 1990, the late John Paul II issued a very important document, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. In it, he spelled out the responsibilities of those institutions of higher learning who wish to retain the name “Catholic.” John Paul II was no enemy of academic freedom. On the contrary, he promoted it vigorously in that document. But he also made it clear that Catholic Call us @ 948-9891 We will be open for Easter! Sunday, April 12 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations Suggested Easter Menu ® This is not a brunch buffet. Do not stand in a buffet line this year, let us serve you - it is what we do best! 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Already he has lifted the ban on the funding of abortions overseas; made a mockery of any moral arguments against embryonic stem cell research; threatened to sign the Freedom of Choice Act when presented to him by Congress (which act would effectively remove any obstacle to abortion anywhere); and appointed a militantly abortion-minded Catholic, Kathleen Sebelius, as head of Health and Human Services. This is the man that the president of Notre Dame, Fr. John Jenkins, has invited to speak at graduation. And not only is President Obama going to use his bully pulpit to address a Catholic graduation, he’s also going to be awarded an honorary law degree. Why on earth is the president of Notre Dame allowing this to happen, nay, in fact, causing it to happen? You have to hack your way through the underbrush of diversionary words to get at the real reason. The usual chattering about “academic freedom” and “honoring the office of the presidency” came pouring forth. But in an interview with a campus publication Fr. South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com For upcoming events: �Page 6 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Yet another sewer rebate coming for residents of Long and Cloverdale lakes Residents of Long and Cloverdale lakes will soon receive a sewer rebate of $1,000 per residential equivalency unit, according to Mark Doster, administrator for the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA). “I expect the checks to be issued by the end of April,” Doster said in a press release. The SWBCSWA, along with Hope Township, also issued $1,000 rebates last July. The original sewer assessment for a home on the lakes was set at $14,000. However, because the project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, rebates were able to be issued. “By teaming up with the Barry County Telephone Company for the installation of the pipe, along with the extraordinary cooperation of the residents of these lakes, the costs of installation were able to be cut significantly,” Doster stated. Residents will be allowed to sign their rebate checks over to Hope Township to reduce their assessments if they so desire, or they may cash their checks and spend the money in whatever way they see fit. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Henry J. Gibson Norma Jean Cronover Angela Starr Scofield HASTINGS - Norma Jean Cronover, age 69, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 14, 1939 in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Mina (Goodrich) Wares. Norma fought a courageous battle with several physical ailments for six months, which was an inspiration to all. She lived a Christian life for 40 years, attending the Bible Missionary Church in Hastings. She loved her family and friends, she enjoyed music, art, traveling, singing, and loved to laugh. Her life was one of example. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wares and Mina Adams; step-father Lawrence Adams; a step-sister and husband, Lois and Glen Harmon. Norma is survived by her two children, Terry Avery and James Cronover (Julie Pasko) and her children, Dylan and Jessica, of Romeo; six grandchildren, David Cole, Julie Cole, James Avery, Lauren Cronover, Katelynn Cronover, and Darren Cronover; two great-grandchildren, Tyden and Kylie Schuch; a sister, Joan Grigas of Kentwood; five neices and nephews, Vickie McGuire, Steve Hurley, Karen Navarra, Carol Otto, and Mike Harmon. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Bible Missionary Church, 315 E. Marshall St. Pastor Lyndell Day officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net. Angela Starr Scofield, passed into the loving arms of the Father in Heaven on April 6, 2009 with her family at her side. Angela Starr was a precious gift from God, brought here on June 15, 1966. Her generous spirit and kind heart touched all of those who knew her. She will live on in our hearts forever. Until we meet again. Angela was owner of Indie Installations, and had worked for various insurance companies. She enjoyed being with family and friends. Angela is survived by her husband, Robert Scofield; two daughters, Rebekah Noelle and Belle Grace; her mother, Carol Cook; father, James L. Tilley; sisters, Shannon M. Bragiel, and Bonnie Ransome; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. A Memorial service for Angela will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 10:30 am at the Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 M-37 HWY. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). 77533683 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Resurrection of our Lord, April 12Communion 6:30 and 10:45. No Sunday School. Breakfast after 1st service. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Easter Breakfast; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service. Friday - 12:15 p.m. Good Friday Worship Service. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Richard E. Leavitt HASTINGS - Richard E. Leavitt (Dick), age 78, resident of Hastings since 1988, passed away March 31, 2009. He is survived by his five sons, Dave, Steve, Paul, Rick and Brian Leavitt, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dick was an active and dedicated member of the community who volunteered with his 1800’s woodworking at Charlton Park and Bowens Mill. He has brought joy to all playing Saint Nicholas throughout Barry County for more than 20 years. There was a memorial luncheon held Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Middleville United Methodist Church at 111 Church Street. Memorial contributions can be made to The Reyff Scholarship at The Barry Foundation in lieu of flowers. We hope that you come and join us to share stories about our father. James A. Brown James A. Brown, age 80, passed away April 4, 2009 at his home. He was born January 24, 1929 in Saginaw, to the late Colon and Dora (Nolan) Brown. He was a retired area farmer and former Pet Milk hauler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family in Roscommon. He is survived by sisters, Shirley (Donald) Drake of Dowling and Jacklyn (Russell) Rogers of Howell and loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia in 1972. Visitation will be at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Saturday, April 11, 2009, 4-8 p.m. Committal will be in Richardson Cemetery, Roscommon. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Emergency Services. Arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 to start getting all the news of Barry County. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY HASTINGS and MIDDLEVILLE - Henry J. "Hank" Gibson, age 78 of Hastings and Middleville, passed away Sunday April 5, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born August 27, 1930 in Grand Rapids, the son of Howard John and Mary Barbara (Wachter) Gibson. Hank graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 where he was Allstate Track Athlete and Captain. He served in the United States Army in radio communications during the Korean War. On June 20, 1952 Hank married Gladys D. Hazelmyer. He was employed at Felpausch Food Center for 38 years and retired as produce and dairy manager in 1989. Hank was active in the community, he was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader, St. Rose School Board member, and Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed being with his family, camping, going to sporting events for his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys; his parents Howard and Mary Gibson; brothers, Raymond and Lawrence, and Helen Gibson. Hank is survived by his children James (Laura) Gibson of Middleville, Dan Gibson of Alma, Laura Gibson of Middleville; his grandchildren, Bri and Brian Simmons, Ashley Gibson, Farren Gibson, Brittany Gibson, Megan Gibson, Michael Gibson, Kyle Gibson, Keagan Gibson, Quinten Gibson, Kelly Gibson, Sara Bustance and Heidi Bustance; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Hubert (Evelyn) Gibson, Len Gibson and many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Rose Building In The Future Fund. A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant. Internment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangement are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies BOY, Bryson D., born at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. to Kyle and Brandy Walkington of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter John, born at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2009 at 12:31 a.m. to William and Shauna Anthony of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Lillian Alice, born at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. to Emily and Clay Edger of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Keira Ann Marie Quantrell, born at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2009 at 2:50 p.m. to Marcie Baker and Jason Quantrell of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Nolan Jacob Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on March 17, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. to Marcella Lewis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Annabella Fay-Ineze, born at Pennock Hospital on March 19, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. to Tabitha Rasmussen and Justin Hoover of Charlotte. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Carli Diane, born at Pennock Hospital on March 19, 2009 at 6:14 p.m. to Tiffiny and Tyson Dale of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Riley Hope, born at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 2009 at 3:21 p.m. to Lynn and Chris Lentz of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kaedan Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on March 23, 2009 to Sara Joppie and Justin Wright of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Marriage Licenses Carl Allen Caldwell, Dowling and Brandi Lee Vanboven, Dowling. Daniel Moses Kendall, Hastings and Donna Rae Oole, Middleville. AMENDMENT, continued from page 1 “The question is when we purchase the house, what will the property look like?” added Ozuna. “The lawn will be mowed, there will be flowers in the borders, the fence will be maintained and the sidewalk and steps will be cleared. It will look lived in ... It will not look like a business.” Ozuna said the Alpha Women’s Center would not be a detriment to the character and value of the neighborhood. She also stated that should the time ever come that the Women’s Center decides to sell the home, it will be “step-in, live-in ready.” Debra Mays, a member of the Women’s Center, said that as a parent, she approves of the Green Street location. “I see a lot of Green Street and as a parent I would like to see something like this – a place where sons and daughters can go and ask questions they might not be comfortable asking me.” “What we do is get families in the community to the point where they can buy a home in one of these neighborhoods like Green Street,” said Becky Meek, who has been involved in the Women’s Center since it was founded. “What we do prepares them to be good residents of a residential neighborhood.” The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment during its regular meeting slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27. If the council approves the amendment, the Women’s Center will have to come before the Planning Commission at its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4 to request a special use permit. “Even if the amendment is approved, they could still deny us the use permit, so we will be dotting our Is and crossing our Ts to make sure we are prepared,” said Ozuna. “We’ve looked at a lot of properties, but this house has the right amount of space on the first floor.” In other business, the planning commission: • Held a public hearing to amend Section 90-602 and add Section 90-607 and Section 90-608 Chapter 90, Article 16 of the City Code of Ordinances to comply with the Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code and allow the city to participate in the floodplain insurance program. There were no questions or comments from the public, and the commission unanimously approved a motion to forward the changes in the ordinance to the City Council for final approval. • Accepted a letter of resignation from Kogge, who has served on the Planning Commission for more than 20 years. Kogge tendered his resignation after suffering a heart attack and undergoing surgery while vacationing in Florida last month. • Heard a presentation about wind turbines and what to consider when drafting an ordinance regulating their use and installation. The presentation was given by Mark Bauer, chief executive officer of Bauer Power, of Martin. Pierre Marcotte, the owner of SPM Wind Power, of Hastings, also contributed to the discussion. • Heard an update from City Manager Jeff Mansfield regarding a request from Rutland Charter Township for The Joint Planning Committee to modify the Preliminary Initial Urban Service Area Map (PIUSA) to include the site of the former Ferris Farm and all areas in between that site and the currently proposed boundary. Pennock Hospital officials are pursuing a plan to build a new hospital facility on the Ferris site. As originally proposed, the boundaries of the PIUSA would include properties lying west of the Hastings City limits, south of the Thornapple River, east of and including the intersection of Heath and Green and State street intersection and north of Green Street but including properties on the south side of Green Street. If adopted by all jurisdictions-- the City of Hastings, Rutland Charter Township and Barry County (which handles the zoning for Hastings Charter and Castleton townships, which are also part of the Joint Planning Committee), any property owner within that area would be eligible to request urban services such as sewer, water and police. If requested, the City of Hastings would provide those services for the equivalent cost of providing them to businesses and residences within the city limits. “But 75 percent of the area included in this agreement needs to be developed before they can ask for an urban services agreement,” said Mansfield. “We have to make it bigger to allow more people to move into the initial PUISA area, but we need to keep it small to prevent sprawl. “If the Joint Planning Commission approves it, then each jurisdiction will also have to approve,” said Mansfield. “I want you to be aware, although you don’t have an active roll at this point. No action is needed until it comes back to the city as a recommendation from the Joint Planning Commission.” Hastings Middle School announces honor roll Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the third marking period of the 2008-09 school year, which ended March 18. (* indicates 4.0 grade point average). Sixth grade *Natalie Anderson, Selinda Arechiga, James Avery, Hannah Bagley, *Jared Bailey, Kaitlyn Bancroft, Matthew Banister, *Kathleen Beauchamp, Nicholas Beauchamp, *Peter Beck, Samantha Beck, *Karan Bhakta, Bethany Bridgman, Aaron Bronson, *Robert Carlson, *Marshall Cherry, Cheyenne Childers, Christine Clark, *Ronald Collins, *Damon Cove, Ashley Cranmore, Tyler Cunningham, Riley Cusack, Aarron Davis, *Sarah DeBolt, Jesus DelAngel, Autumn Demott, Samuel Eastman, Codey Eatherton, Brandi Ellwood, Caleb Engle, Drew Engle, Breanna Gillespie, *Erin Goggins, Selene Gonzalez, Brandon Gray, Logan Gray, Bradley Hall, Cole Harden, Alec Harden, Evan Hart, Laura Hause, Skyler Henion, *Benjamin Herbstreith, Amy Hobert, Nicole Hunt, KC Hunt, Tyler Hyland, Atricia Johnson, Lucas Johnson, *Ryan Johnston, Michael Johnston, Nicholas Karn, Jesse Kinney, Duane Kissinger, George Lane, *Abigail Laubaugh, Skyler Lesh, Kathleen Littlejohn, Kayla Loew, Kaylie Lumbert, Mackenzie Maupin, Kelly McCarter, Grace Meade, Chancelor Miller, Abby Miller, Jay Molette, Mackenzie Monroe, Jessica O’Keefe, Taren Odette, Tyler Owen, Mariah Pearlman, Draven Pederson, Haleigh Pool, *Adam Post, *Jacob Pratt, Alexis Price, Devin Prieur, Braxton Prill, Christina Ramsey, Daisy Randall, Mary Rea, Erica Redman, Jaleel Richardson, James Senard, Jacob Sherman, *Caleb Sherwood, Elizabeth Shilton, Alexandrea Shumway, Sarah Sixberry, Jason Slaughter, Alexis Smith, Victoria Smith, Drew Stolicker, Mckenzie Teske, *Ryan Thornburgh, Samantha Traister, Maxwell Troutman, Alyssa Turashoff, Deanna Turashoff, Parker Tyson, Clay Vanderkodde, Naomi VanDien, Abbey VanDiver, Andrew VanDiver, Karlee Vaughan, Samantha Wezell, Drew White-Tebo, Amanda Woodmansee, Christa Wright. Seventh grade *Sarah Alspaugh, *Lauren Arnett, Cassandra Baker, Rebecca Barnard, Matthew Birman, Logan Bleam, *Grace Bosma, Mitchel Brooks, *Katherine Brown, Brianna Buehler, *Mikayla Calvert, *Abigail Campbell, Austin Caris, Dayton Carter, *Marshall Christensen, *Logan Clements, Mackenley Clisso, Mark Crum, *Katherine Cybulski, Jake Dalman, Ashley Davis, Katy Delcotto, Casey DeMink, Margeau Donavan, Anna Ellege, *Raven Gaiski, Mitchell Gee, Lennon Gildea, *Effie Guenther, *Devin Hamlin, Emily Hayes, *Ethan Haywood, *Taylor Horton, Michelle Howlett, *Gabrielle Hubbell, *Matthew Johnson, Kylie Johnson, Michaela Kalmink, Stephen Kendall, Samantha Kobe, Kristen Lancaster, *Alyssa Larsen, Stephanee Leask, *Suzannah Lenz, *Caprice Lowinski, Brody Madden, Whitney Martin, William McKeever, Zachary McMahon, Alexandra Mills, Christopher Morales, *Alexander Morgan, Marlee Morris, *Kylee Nemetz, Jacob Oglesby, Cody Olsen, Morgan Pierce, *Alison Porter, *Marko Rabe, Saska Radulovic, Rachel Rimer, Tara Rowe, *Nicholas Schaefer, Rachael Senard, McKayla Sheldon, Laura Shinavier, Brad Smith, *Joseph Smith, Mara Speer, *Daniel Sprague, Ashley Stanton, Nathan Stephens, Alexander Stiles, Trista Straube, Kaylee Tapscott, Allison Taylor, Sarah L.Taylor, Hannah Tebo, Anne Teunessen, *Logan Teunessen, *Shelby VanderMel, Dexx VanHouten, *Connor von der Hoff, *Kailyn Wales, Ashley Weinbrecht, Sabrina Welch, David White, Mallory White, Jon Wilcox, Zachary Wilcox, *Amanda Wilgus, *Carson Williams, Monique Williams, Aubrey Woern. Eighth grade Samantha Ackels, Marissa Adams, *Kaitlin Allan, Emma Anderson, *Sarah Banister, Logan Barrett, *Ian Beck, Richelle Bell, Zane Belson, Branden Bentley, Morgan Birman, Emily Borden, David Born, Kaeleigh Brown, Dylan Bursley, Jessi Buschmann, Damon Carter, Taylor Carter, Calvin Case, *Gregory Case, Alexander Cherry, Maxwell Clark, Aryan Coulter, Kenneth Cross, Chelsey Culp, Leah Czinder, Christian Dawson, Amber Delcotto, *John Dinges, Christopher Dittman, *Luke Domke, Christopher Doxtader, Sidney Dudley, Amber Dunkelberger, Michael Eastman, Chelsea Eldred, Kathryn Endsley, *Christopher Feldpausch, Jessie Finch, Todd Fox, *Victoria Fueri, *Kathryn Garber, *Cassey Glumm, Erin Gray, *Mackenzie Hammond, *Kelsi Harden, Eric Hart, *Desirae Heers, Luke Heide, *Hannah Herbstreith, *Emily Hodges, Stefan Horvat, Chase Huisman, John James, Mackenzie Keller-Bennett, Megan Kidder, Autum King, Danielle King, Matthew Kloosterman, *Melinda Kloosterman, Ben Kolanowski, *Edward Kosta, Trisha Krammin, Melinda Lancaster, Christopher Laurenty, Callan Lenz, Jordan Mack, Ethan Mahmat, Sarah Main, *Christine Maurer, Jesse McClurkin, Jennah McCoy, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Branden Miller, Jordan Morrison, Cody Newton, Zachary Olson, *Sarajean Osterink, Alexandria Owen, Stevie Pennepacker, Thomas Peurach, Autumn Phillips, *Amber Pickard, David Pierce, Robert Pohl, *Shelby Price, Abigael Prill, Michael Racine, Leslie Raymond, Corey Robins, Tanner Roderick, *Olivia Rose, Amanda Sarhatt, Cody Schaendorf, Nathaniel Schaendorf, Tori Schoessel, Kody Scobey, Brandon Secord, *Collyn Shaeffer, *Glenda Shultz, *Joseph Siska, *Travis Sixberry, *Isaac Smith, Amber Snore, Breanna Stewart, Samantha Stover, Jacob Swartz, Zachary Taylor, *Cinthia Tebo, Bret Thomas, Tyler Thompson, *Jeffrey Todd, Ashley Vanderlinde, Tammy VanStee, Katylynn Wallace, Sadie Walsh, Brianne Whiteman, *Hannah Wilgus, Tyler Williams, Brant Wilson. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 National Ads For Sale Card of Thanks THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. (2) SHIRLEY TEMPLE dolls. Dimples, small doll, Baby Take A Bow, small doll. Asking $250 for both. Both come with certificate of authenticity. Call (269)948-1902 after 6PM. MAXINE L. LOUDEN (Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Delton). We would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during the recent loss of our Mom/Grandma Maxine. Every card, phone call, prayer, hug, flower, and monetary gift to Loaves & Fishes was greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much for your kindness. Jamie & Pat, Lori & J.R., Holly & Mark For Rent LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 25 minutes from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Charming 2 bedroom cottage in the country. New paint, carpet and ceramic tile. Garden spot available. No pets or smoking. Appliances and utilities included. $700 per month plus security deposit. For appointment call (269)623-3366 or 269-9658520. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Garage Sale BIG MOVING SALE: Furniture, side by side refrigerator, crib, name brand teenage girl clothing. Saturday 4/11 8am-5pm. 5740 Snow Ave., Alto. (616)292-2708 Jobs Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED: 2 children, night shift, prefer in my Hastings area home. Call (269)948-9543. HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIPTIONS make a great gift. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 • FREE ESTIMATES • 06689614 Garden Center g Ewin & Landscaping Opening Tuesday April 14th Landscaping & Spring Clean-Up - Call and get your projects booked NOW!! Coupon Did you know that landscaping is a SAFE INVESTMENT? 10% OFF Landscaping or Clean Up Jobs Got a landscape or plant booked by question? Email Chris at May 8, 2009 ewinglandscaping@yahoo.com Featuring US Senator Debbie Stabenow, Representative Brian Calley, and Representatives from Senator Patricia Birkholz’s Office. “ S t r etchi n g ” This vacant home located at the corner of Cass and West Green streets in Hastings is being considered as a possible new location for the Alpha Women’s Center. Chamber Legislative Breakfast 77533774 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 “Your repair dollars go further at” Monday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. Middle Villa Inn THISS AUTO Free admission to Chamber members, $10 admission for non-members. Light continental breakfast items will be served. Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Dennis Thiss, Owner 06689618 The Hastings BANNER! By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” Seating is limited so please RSVP to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454. 77533689 Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service �Page 8 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner cardiologist and lipidologist in the lower level of the building. Besides these specialities, there is counseling by a professional from Pine Rest in Kentwood and physical therapy, which is a busy practice of long standing. United Bank at Clarksville is offering coin and paper money appraisals April 9 (today) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The experts will also appraise precious metals. Next week, the annual meeting of the Ionia chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet at the Intermediate School District building on Harwood Road. Lunch will be catered by the Class Act from Ionia High School. In a switch from other years, this meeting will feature election of two officers and a visit from representatives of the MARSP office with a video presentation of insurance issues and other matters. The annual visit from school superintendents will be coming in June instead of the usual April appearance. Call reservations to Karen Merchant by Friday. The VFW will hold its monthly flea market April 9-11. The monthly session for homeschoolers at the local library will be on Spanish language. On Saturday of next week, the Sebewa Center UMC will hold its annual chicken barbecue along with potatoes and gravy, veggies, cole slaw and desserts. Just as Barry County has a legislative coffee time each month, so Ionia County also has one. This meets on Monday, April 27 at 8 a.m. at Green Acres, south of Tuttle Road, north of Lowe’s big box store. There is still a short window of time for removing artificial flowers from Lakeside Cemetery before the sextons remove them. Wife of former pastor Carl Silvernail, who served the Woodland EUB Church, Phyllis, died Feb. 3. She and her husband had served as agricultural missionaries in Brazil just before their appointment to the Woodland Township church. Their home now is at Kingston in eastern Michigan. Their three adult children are Scott, Sheri and Jaime. On April 18, the LeValley UMC will hold a pancake and whole hog sausage dinner, serving from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This week is spring break for Lakewood students and teachers. The weather was anything but springlike early in the week with snow falling over Sunday night, so we awoke to the ground covered in white. However, the stored heat from paving melted all the snow from driveways and streets as feast as it fell. Lake Odessa Tonight most local churches are having Maundy Thursday services as part of Holy Week. The Lakewood community Good Friday service will be held at Central UMC at 1 p.m. April 10. Sponsors are the Lake Odessa Ministerial Association. The host pastor will bring the message with readings and prayers by others of the community clergy. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. There will be a speaker. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome. On Sunday, all churches in the community will be having special events for Easter. Most of them also observed Palm Sunday earlier this week with palm branches for children to wave. At Central UMC, each adult was given a nail. Last Wednesday, First Congregational Church held its annual Friendship Night with 30 present. There was a very good shared meal followed by table games. Judging by the noise level, some of the games must have been exciting. Last Thursday, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met at the Freight House. Members were greeted by phonograph music coming from a portable record player. Tables were covered with old-style 78 rpm records in sleeves. However, that was not the main thrust of the evening. President John Waite directed his audience into a mode of appreciation for the natural resource we have before us – Jordan Lake. There were at least two encampments of Native Americans here long before the advent of the white men. They used the east end of the lake for a summer camp. Early excavations at Lakeside Cemetery sometimes brought forth evidence that the early people also had used the high ground for burial purposes. With the coming of the railroad, much use was made of the lake with excursions planned to promote the railroad and the lake. Train loads of workers from factories in Grand Rapids came with families and their picnic baskets to spend a fun day at the lake away from the crowded city. In winter, in later years, the snow trains came from Detroit with a dozen or more cars used to haul the fun seekers who came to skate and sled on the lake. All this took place besides the boating and swimming. The shoreline was once very boggy, but local people hauled tons of sand and dirt to make the beach area suitable for safe approach. The lighthouse, built in 1936, was another attraction with its claim to be the only working lighthouse on an inland lake in Michigan. The York family had it built. Their son Bruce, therefore, had summer employment as he rented boats, sold bait, sold quick hamburgers and other foods. John had reprinted photos which showed the early shoreline with its cottages built for summer living. Many families in town had their own cottages built so they could spend a few days or weekends on the lake. As a fundraiser, the Jaycees would sell tickets to see who would come closest to the sinking date of a car hauled onto thick ice. To avoid pollution, they removed the engine first. Sage of the Shoreline Fred Wiselogle kept meticulous records for many years of first ice and also dates when the ice clears. It was interesting to read the accumulation of his dates to note trends and patterns. Each of the members, in turn, related some experiences of their encounters with the lake with swimming lessons, being a lifeguard, boating, and sadly reports of drownings over the years. Students who are on the dean’s list for fall semester at Grand Valley State University include Anne Marie Carson, Cassandra Horstman, Joel King and Rebecca Plummer of Clarksville and Emily McDonald, Gabrial Raynor and Allison Willette of Lake Odessa. Lakewood Family Health Care now offers a Expansion provisions could cause trouble with Joint Planning by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A showdown of sorts is scheduled for the April 27 meeting of the Barry County Planning Commission, according to sources with the commission and the County Board of Commissioners. Carlton Township, Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Charter Township, the City of Hastings and Barry County have formed a Joint Planning Committee to help establish a plan to cover areas such as housing development, economic development and overall zoning issues for the next two decades. “So far I think they are doing a pretty good job,” said Jack Minor, a member of the Planning Commission and the Joint Planning Committee, representing Carlton Township. “I think we can solve the issues,” Minor said. “I want to see some compromise. Overall I think it is a good plan, but I think there can be some compromise.” The controversy is centered around Section 2108 of the Hastings Service Plan. That section provides that expansion in any one of the service members’ areas must be approved unanimously by all five entities. “Basically,” said Barry County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick, “it means that the city can look over the shoulders of the townships as they consider expansion issues, but nobody can look over the city’s shoulder.” Minor said for him it means the city can hold Carlton Township “hostage to sewer expansion in the township.” VanNortwick said Section 2108 is the governance section of the Joint Future Land Use and Urban Services Area Plan, often referred to as the County’s Master Plan. The immediate issue facing the zoning commission is the expansion of sewer and water to the outlying lakes and the proposed Pennock Hospital site in Rutland Township at the intersection of M-43 and M-37. VanNortwick said county commissioners have been invited to appear at the April 27 meeting in hopes of working out proposed changes in the specific language of Section 2108. He said he expects at least six of the eight county commissioners to be at that meeting. “The question is,” VanNortwick said, “does the plan need to be that big, that cumbersome. Maybe it needs to be pared down a little.” Minor said everyone wants to work out an intelligent expansion plan. “The rub is,” said Minor,” the exclusive non-competitive agreement. The problem with the non-competitive agreement is that it gives the city the right to control expansion in the other entities like Carlton Township. “It takes away the zoning authority of outlying townships like Carlton and Hastings townships and I don’t like that,” Minor said. “Hopefully, we will continue to talk and work together to reach a compromise,” Minor said. “Everyone is working hard to make this plan something that is acceptable to all the entities involved. “Overall it is a good plan. We just need to be willing to compromise.” THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test of the May 05, 2009 Thornapple Township, Thornapple-Kellogg Schools, Caledonia Community Schools, Grand Rapids Community College Election will be conducted on April 14, 2009 at approximately 12:30 PM in the Thornapple Township Hall located at 200 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law. 06689445 Susan J. Vlietstra, Thornapple Township Clerk 200 East Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-7202 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings seeks candidates for appointment to boards and committees. There are current openings on the Planning Commission and Cable Access Committee. The City of Hastings is accepting bids for its 2009 street patching and sealcoating program. Specificiations are available at City hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid 2009 Patching and Sealcoating”. 77533707 Tim Girrbach Direct of Public Services Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Thomas Emery City Clerk 77533762 Matt Spencer’s 24 HOUR TOWING (269) 945-7777 • Complete Body Shop featuring Du Pont Refinishing • Complete Mechanical Repair • Western Snowplow Parts • Tire Sales & Service • Spray on Bed Liners • Paintless Dent Repair • Free Loaner Cars 384 Haynes Loop Drive MATT SPENCER —Owner— by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Pre-teen wants to lead ‘normal’ life Dear Annie: My wife and I are very strict with our 12-year-old son, "Jonathan." He has normal adolescent issues, but he really is a great kid – well-mannered, hardworking, gets good grades, etc. We give him lots of freedom to make decisions about free-time activities and try to teach him about life. We take him on vacations and spend a lot of time with him. Jonathan has recently begun doing small things that show he really isn't thinking, such as walking past an overflowing garbage can, etc. We told him to go to his room and write a letter about how he was going to be more respectful and help out the family. He came back with a letter about how he wished he could live a "normal" life like his other friends. We sat down and had a tearful conversation with him, but didn't get any clear answers about why he doesn't feel normal. Do we have anything to be concerned about? – Hurting Parent Dear Hurting: Probably not, but you need to watch how you handle the situation because it is likely to get more complicated as he gets older. Like many teens and preteens, Jonathan wants to spread his wings. He also sees that his friends apparently have fewer rules, and he may be envious. But too little supervision can make children insecure and they often respond by testing the boundaries more forcefully in order to get their parents to react. If Jonathan is saying his family life isn't "normal," that's OK. If he is saying he isn't normal, however, it might indicate a problem, so watch for signs of depression. You seem to have excellent communication with your son, which will help, but try to be flexible enough to adjust your methods as Jonathan goes through his teen years. Hubby’s insensitive dialogue is hurtful Dear Annie: I had a mastectomy a few years ago. What is a one-breasted wife to do about her husband's frequent and insensitive remarks regarding women's cleavage, or his hungry looks at overexposed women? There are a lot of them around, especially in the summer. Please help. – Hurting Helplessly in Silence Dear Hurting: Your husband sounds remarkably immature. Don't be a martyr. Tell him how much this hurts you, and that he needs to control his leering in your presence because it undermines your respect for him and wears away at the fabric of your marriage. Let's hope he has the brains to grasp how damaging his behavior is and values his marriage enough to work on it. Former shoplifter haunted by guilt Dear Annie: When I was in my late teens and early 20s, I shoplifted several times. I came from a wonderful, decent, church-going family and don't know why I did it. I finally got caught, and it was the most humiliating day of my life. I am 56 years old now, and there are still moments when the experience comes back to me as though it happened yesterday. The most awful feeling washes over me, and I wish it could be erased from my memory. If any of your readers are shoplifters, I beg you to stop now. It's so very wrong. It hurts the retail stores and is an unnecessary way to bring trouble into your mind that will last a lifetime. Don't wait until you get caught to learn this lesson because you can't imagine how degrading it is. That little lark that seemed so clever and exciting at the time turns into guilt that will haunt you for the rest of your life. How would you feel if someday your own child was caught shoplifting? How would you deal with that knowing your own history? Don't do it. It's not worth the price. – Regrets Dear Regrets: Thank you for letting our readers have a peek at what you have gone through. We hope your efforts to help will do just that. Religious differences cause wedding plan dilemma 02704775 2009 PATCHING AND SEALCOATING Annie’s MAILBOX Dear Annie: I have a wonderful boyfriend I'll call "Ray." We have a lot in common and are very happy together. Though we have not yet committed to anything permanent, we both want marriage and have discussed it. However, there is one thing we don't have in common – our religion. It doesn't bother us (we actually have fun discussing our different beliefs), but it could pose a problem if we decided to marry. We've already agreed that a wedding in a neutral location would be ideal. The problem is, we have no idea who would perform the ceremony. Neither of our families knows we are of different faiths, and we prefer to keep it a secret. Is there such a thing as a "neutral" ordained minister? One who can marry us without the involvement of religion? We don't want a courthouse wedding to be our only option. – It's All About Love Dear About Love: There are plenty of nondenominational ministers who can perform a ceremony that will have spirituality without a specific religion. Look for a justice of the peace or a Universal Life minister, or Google "nondenominational officiant" to find other alternatives. Check with your local county clerk's office to make sure the ceremony will be legally binding. However, we question any marriage that begins with secrets. Please be mature enough to tell your families and handle the consequences. And if you ever plan to have children, the decisions about their religious upbringing (or lack thereof) could have an enormous impact on your marriage and the relationships you have with family members. Minimizing it now will only create bigger problems later. Friendship gone awry Dear Annie: My problem concerns a friend I don't feel close to anymore. Over the years, our paths have diverged, mainly because I'm now married and "Laura" is still single. When I talk to her, it's never a real dialogue. I pick up the phone and she launches into whatever is bothering her. The other day, all I heard about were Laura's job worries and romantic woes. She's been after some guy who's told her he is only interested in friendship. If I try to say anything, she interrupts and talks more about herself. Annie, I thought friendships were give and take. I've been out of a job for months, my husband and I have some major repair bills coming up, and I'm worried about my mother. Laura knows about my problems because I've mentioned them in my e-mails, but she doesn't seem to care. It's all about this guy and her job. Do I just stop talking to her? -- Not a Real Friendship Dear Not: Laura seems very self-absorbed. Tell her directly how hurt you are that she seems uninterested in your life, although she may not respond well. If she continues to irritate you, we recommend you scale back on the communication. Don't e-mail or call as often. If she calls, listen for a few minutes and then tell her nicely that you are busy and have to get off the phone. Sorry to say, not all friendships stand the test of time. Focus on ‘delightful interior’ Dear Annie: This is in response to "Happy American Bachelor," who can't get past the second date and says he's given up on women. Could it be this guy has unrealistic standards? In my experience, it seems like most guys look for a 20-something long-legged blonde, preferably resembling a Barbie doll. He said he doesn't have much dating experience and proposed a few times. Is he latching on to women too soon, scaring them off? I, too, am frustrated. I may not be dropdead gorgeous, but I am funny, smart, love sports and have many interests. I'm tempted to give up, too, but something tells me to hold out hope. -- 37, Single and Disappointed Dear 37: People who can't find romantic partners often are looking in the wrong places, missing a delightful interior because they are too focused on a gorgeous exterior. We hope one of those "many interests" will lead you to a friendship worth exploring. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Radio programs sparked creative imagination by Esther Walton The following is an excerpt from a book written by Victor Hugo Walton about his early life in Hastings. Several stories from his book will be reprinted here in the coming weeks. Chautaqua also came to town as did the Battle Creek Symphony and, of course, the annual Barry County Free Fair, which annually featured special acts like Joey Chitwood’s Hell Drivers, a pretty good rodeo, sulky horse racing, a great side show of all sorts of odd people, as Jack and George can tell you, a pretty good “girlie show.” I got some French Postcards one year, but, Mom found where I had them hidden, in the bathtub plumbing box in the hallway and, I got the ‘Dickens” for that, including a lecture introducing me to the scourge of the impure thoughts. It took Mom a little longer than you would think to appreciate our hormonal development. Jet propulsion and television sets were not yet in common use. There was no atomic bomb that I knew about. A postage stamp were three cents and a movie was 12 cents, as was a quart of milk. Radio was our primary source of news and entertainment. I remember that listening to the Lux Radio Theater, the City Service Band of America directed by Paul Levall, Red Warring and his Pennsylvanians; serials like One Man’s Family, Dr. Christian, and Stella Dallas. We had Edward R. Morror, H.V. Kaltenborn, Fred Allen (and his “Allen’s Alley”), Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Amos and Andy, Groucho Marks, The Great Gildersleve, Inner Sanctum, the Shadow, Let’s Pretend, and Charlie McCarthy. One of my fondest memories is of the evenings we spent sitting there in the livingroom, listening to the radio together with the family, maybe a bowl of popcorn, an occasional fire in the fireplace and Mom forever at work on crocheting a tablecloth for Doc, Jack, George and myself. We had some small wax “cakes” that, when placed on burning logs would cause the flames to turn all sorts of beautiful colors. If it all sounds a little too sen- timental and “homey,” it is too bad, because that’s the way it was on more evenings than I can count. The best that radio had to offer, so far as I was concerned, was to be experienced each weekday afternoon from 5:15 to 6:15. That was when I listened to Superman, sponsored by Kellogg’s Pep, followed by Captain Midnight, Ovaltine, followed by Tom Mix and his wonder horse Tony (Hot Ralston), and Tennessee Jed (Wonder Bread). Occasionally, I could get Jack Armstrong: the All American Boy (Wheaties). Anyway, each program was part of a series and lasted 15 minutes. I listened every day as if it were my sworn duty to do so (which it was). Major overt family battles were rare in our home, but I do recall an occasional “riff” when it came to a conflict in time between dinner and my beloved radio programs. Occasionally, to my dismay, I learned from Mom that radio, no matter how critical the program, rarely held priority over our eating dinner together as a family. Dinner was always shortly after 6 p.m. When we lived on Bond Street, the St. Rose Church bell would ring at 6 p.m. and let us know that Dad was probably home and that it was time to get home for dinner. As much as it used to disappoint to miss one or two of “my” programs, I will say that Mom made up for it by keeping the pantry supplied with breakfast items that would yield the necessary box tops and logos to send away for such wondrous things as a decoder rings, badges with secret compartments, invisible ink and other essential “ranger” and “spy” stuff. It should not be hard to understand that I miss radio as it used to be. In my view, creative imagination was wonderfully served by those radio programs. Even with the use of all the modern technological gadgetry, television, so far as I am concerned, cannot begin to match the images my brain was always cooking up, and I remember being somewhat disappointed when I actually saw the people behind those wonderful voices, on television. Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Can P/E ratio help you make smart investment choices? Many stocks were pummeled by the long and severe market downturn. As a result, you can now find plenty of good, quality stocks selling at low prices. On the other hand, some companies belong to industries whose near-term future looks uncertain — and even though these stocks, too, may be inexpensive, they aren’t necessarily good deals. So, how can you tell the difference between good stocks selling at temporarily low prices and not-so-good stocks selling at deservedly low prices? One tool that may help you is the price/earnings ratio, or P/E. When looked at mathematically, P/E is a simple concept — it’s calculated by dividing the current stock price of a company by its earnings per share. So, for example, a stock that is now priced at $40 and has $2 of earnings per share will have a P/E of 20. Generally speaking, a stock’s P/E reveals how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of earnings. So, for the stock mentioned above, its P/E of 20 implies that investors are willing to pay $20 for every $1 of earnings that the company generates. It follows, therefore, that the higher the P/E, the more “expensive” a stock is perceived as being. Because the average P/E in the stock market has been around 15 over the past 50 years, one might say, in a broad sense, that a stock with a P/E of 20 is neither terribly expensive nor particularly cheap. Overall, the P/E ratio is a typically a good indicator of a stock’s value — and a much better indicator than the price alone. To illus- on Good Friday. Worship that evening begins at 7 p.m. with Tenebrae, the service of darkness. On Holy Saturday, the Easter vigil will start at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the church will celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with worship services at 6:30 and 10:45 a.m. Breakfast will be served following the 6:30 a.m. worship. There will be no Sunday school. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, at 315 W. Center St. (corner of South Broadway and West Center Street.), is a member church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion and welcomes all to attend Holy Week services. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m., with the Watch beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m., Friday. Good Friday service will begin at 7 p.m. The Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. will include the Rev. Hugh Dickinson and the Rev. William D. Ericson, as celebrants and F. William Voetberg directing the music. For more information, call the church office at 269-945-3014. Lakewood Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa will hold a Holy Thursday service will start at 6:30 p.m. The evening begins with a light supper of soup and rolls followed by sacrament of holy communion. On Friday at 1 p.m., the Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Good Friday Service is scheduled. The Rev. Dr. Eric S. Beck, pastor of Central United Methodist Church, will be the afternoon preacher. Holy Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon, will be the children's "Sonrise Breakfast" sponsored by education committee. Children will explore the meaning of the importance of Lent and the Easter season. Easter Day services are planned for 9 a.m. with Disciple Discovery for all ages followed at 10:30 a.m. with the worship celebration of the resurrection of the Lord. Call 616-374-8861 for more information. Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church celebrates the resurrection of the Savior on Easter Sunday, beginning with Sonrise Service at 7:30 a.m. in the church auditorium. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a breakfast in the church basement followed by an egg hunt around 9:30 a.m. for the teens and children. The activities will end with a 10:30 a.m. worship service with music and a message. Pastor Bruce Pauley will be speaking on "The Mighty Wonders of Easter." The church is located at 2720 Vedder Road in Lake Odessa. For more information, call 616374-7796. Middleville Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W. Main, has planned the divine service at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday. On Good Friday, the chief divine service will be at noon with a Tenebrae service at 8 p.m. On Holy Saturday, a matins service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Easter Vigil at 8:10 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the sunrise service will be trate: A $20 stock with a P/E of 70 may actually be much more “expensive” than a $100 stock with a P/E of 20. As an investor, you’re paying much more for the future earnings of the $20 stock than you are for the earnings of the $100 stock. So, in the present-day situation, with the market still down so much, you might be able to use P/E to get a clearer sense of which stocks are really priced attractively and which ones are expensive, despite their low market price. Keep in mind, however, that a low P/E doesn’t automatically mean that a company is undervalued. One way of interpreting P/E is as a measure of the market’s optimism about a company’s growth prospects. So, if a company has a P/E that is lower than average, it could mean that the market has low expectations for this company. Furthermore, just looking at a stock’s P/E in isolation can’t always tell you if it’s a good deal. For that, you also need to compare its P/E with other stocks in the same industry. That’s because some industries, such as utilities, typically have low P/Es, while others, such as technology, generally have higher ones. As you can see, you’ll need to consider a few “wrinkles” in P/E before using it to evaluate whether a stock is priced attractively. Consequently, you may want to get some help from a financial advisor. But one thing to keep in mind: Right now, you can find attractive prices on quality stocks — and the correct use of P/E may well help you find the best ones. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.29 +.27 AT&T 25.53 +.33 CMS Energy Corp. 11.92 +.08 Coca-Cola Co. 44.62 +.67 Dow Chemical Co. 9.97 +1.54 Exxon Mobil 68.71 +.61 Family Dollar Stores 32.66 -.71 Ford Motor Co. 3.49 +.86 First Financial Bancorp 9.49 -.04 General Motors 2.00 +.06 Intl. Bus. Machine 98.75 +1.86 JCPenney Co. 21.15 +1.08 Johnson & Johnson 51.36 -1.24 Kellogg Co. 38.95 +2.32 McDonald’s Corp. 55.40 +.83 Pfizer Inc. 13.51 -.11 Sears Holding 48.05 +2.34 Spartan Motors 4.67 +.65 TCF Financial 12.91 -1.15 Wal-Mart Stores 52.39 +.29 Gold $883.30 +$41.70 Silver $12.21 -.78¢ Dow Jones Average 7789.56 +108.64 Volume on NYSE 1.2B -400M BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Grove Street Cafe 85-35; All Star Childcare 70-48; Yankee Zypher 67-53; Hastings City Bank 65 1/2-54 1/2; King Pins 64-56; Hurless Machine Shop 61 1/2-58 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 59-61. Men’s High Games - J. Markley 278; S. Anger 216; K. Beebe 215; S. Hause 209; R. Guild 204; D. Blakely 202; M. Yost 198; P. Scobey 193; J. Wanland 192; L. Porter 191. Men’s High Series - J. Markley 673; S. Anger 610; K. Beebe 555; S. Hause 577; R. Guild 516; D. blakely 530; M. Yost 551; P. Local churches plan Easter, Holy Week observances by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The days between Palm Sunday, April 5, and Easter, April 12, are among the holiest of the Christian calendar. Following is a listing of church services planned by local churches. Delton Faith United Methodist Church at 503 S. Grove Street (M-43) will show the film “The Gospel of John” Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. This film is a portrayal of John’s gospel from beginning to end. The film is three hours long and will have a brief intermission. On Thursday, April 9, the Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7 p.m. and include readings, hymns and the stations of the cross. On Friday, April 10, the musical “The Power of His Love” begins at 7 p.m. This is a musical journey following Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem through His trial and crucifixion to His resurrection. This musical uses choral works and solos, readings and dramas to tell the story of His love, conquering sin and death. On Easter Sunday, a sunrise service, conducted by the church’s youth, is at 7 a.m. and will be followed by breakfast. At 8:30 a.m. the service will be the musical, “The Power of His Love.” The traditional Easter service will begin at 11 a.m. Dowling Country Chapel at 9275 S. M-37 will host a Good Friday candlelight prayer walk at 6 p.m. on April 10, followed by the movie “The Passion of the Christ.” The interactive candlelit walk simulates the path of the last hours of Jesus’ life. On Sunday, April 12, a traditional service at will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Easter breakfast from 10:15 to 11 a.m., with an alternative praise service at 11 a.m. Gun Lake area Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 159 131st Avenue will hold Holy Thursday service at 6 p.m. on April 9. The Good Friday service will begin at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m., a performance of “His Last Days,” will feature local musicians. Easter vigil services begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The Easter Sunday service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church at 11850 West 9 Mile Avenue in Orangeville will hold Palm Sunday services Sunday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. A Holy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. will commemorate the Holy Eucharist. Good Friday services will begin at 7:30 p.m. This service will include the contemporary stations of the cross. Easter Sunday services will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will include the blessing of hard-boiled eggs dyed red. Following the service, a light brunch will be served. At that time, people break the egg shells on other people’s heads. For more information about services call 269-664-4345. Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, has planned special events. On Maundy Thursday, a Potter’s Liturgy will begin at 7 p.m. The annual silent crosswalk begins at 9:30 a.m. EDWARD JONES at 6:55 a.m., Easter breakfast, 8 a.m. followed by the Easter divine service at9:30 a.m. On Good Friday at 6:30 p.m., the First Baptist Church of Middleville will host a First Century Jewish Passover presented by the Biblical Learning Center of Grand Rapids. Everyone is invited to be guests. The event includes a full First Century Passover meal, music, and a picture of Christ as seen in the Passover ceremony. On Easter Sunday beginning at 9:15 a.m., First Baptist Church will host a free community pancake breakfast. At 10:30 a.m., the FBC Worship Choir will present the Easter musical entitled, “The Savior,” a musical presentation depicting God’s love and faithfulness toward his children. The First Baptist Church is at 5215 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville. Call 269-795-9726 or visit Firstbaptistmiddleville.com for more information. Middleville United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Church and Main streets, will host a Seder meal at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Call the church at 269-795-9266 for more information. On Easter Sunday, the 7 a.m. sunrise service in the basement will be followed by breakfast then a combined service at 10:30 a.m. 77533465 Scobey 492; J. Wanland 563; L. Porter 495. Women’s High Games - J. Clements 201; B. Wilkins 196; B. Smith 189; D. Ware 170; B. Ramey 165; L. Whiteman 163. Women’s High Series - J. Clements 509; B. Wilkins 517; B. Smith 474; D. Ware 443; S. Beebe 444; A. Hall 443. Wednesday Night Classic Bosley’s 73-42; Crank It Up 69-47; Westside Beer 65-51; Hastings Manu. 65-51; Geukes Meat Market 65-51; McDonald’s 62.5-49.5; Game On! 62-54; Adrounie House 62-54; Hastings Bowl 61-55; Grease Monkeys 61-55; Damn Kids 60-56; Rather b Fishing 58-58; Team 8 58-58; Bowman’s 4567; AnD Signs 41.5-74.5. High Games and Series - J. Mroz 694236; R. Conley 868-247; C. Curtis 656-226; J. Butler 649-268; C. Sanborn 649-224; J. Wanland 636-246; T. Gray 635-219; T. Main 631-234; R. Kloosterman 619-25; J. Warren 246. Thursday Angels Hastings City Bank 71; Hastings Bowl 68; Miller Farm Repair 67.5; Northside Pizza 66; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 64.5; Allure 61; Moore Apts. 60; Varney’s Const. 59; Newton Const. 56.5; Maude’s Team 47.5; Viking 41.5. High Games and Series - A. Varney 123; L. Jackson 141; B. Olson 121; J. Power 160; B. Franks 181; L. Barlow 167; C. Nurenberg 190; D. Curtis 159; J. Gasper 199; N. Taylor 159; L. Apsey 187-515; L. Kendall 183; L. Watson 169; T. Cross 193; M. Miller 169; J. Wyant 195; S. Davis 137; T. Phenix 183; K. Ward 127; M. Chase 146; C. McCracken 191; C. Curtis 161; M. Allerding 126; R. Shapley 213-534; K. Covey 187; D. McMacken 199496; M. Weiler 168. Friday Night Mixed Spencers Towing 44; An’D Signs 36; Oldies But Goodies 36; All But One 35; Team #14 34; Lucky #13 34; Here 4 the Party 32; 9n-a-Wiggle 31; We’re a Mess 27; Greasy Balls 27; Ten Pins 26; Dum Schitz 24; Spare Time 24. Women’s Good Games and Series - J. Gasper 214-557; C. Thomson 189-506; D. Wandell 171-400; T. Pennington 223; S. Vandenburg 213; J. Madden 200; P. Ramey 186; K. Kuhlman 181; M. Draper 158. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Pennington 257-683; L. Porter 210-603; A. Rhodes 224-573; B. Madden 215-571; M. Eaton 199-557; B. West 202-554; J. Smith 204-552; E. Ringleka 167-421; J. Wanland 219; M. Kasinsky 210; R. Genda 191. Sunday Night Mixed Striking Distance 70 1/2; Skabbs 69; Sandbaggers 69; Straight Liners 69; Mary’s Hair & Nails 68 1/2; Late Arrivals 68; Pin Chasers 65; Bounty Hunters 61; Wright Zone 61; Sunday Snoozers 59 1/2; Funky Bowlers 57; Late Comers 54; R&N 47 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - D. Gray 201-562; K. Farlee 202-498; A. Hubbell 166-492; K. Carr 156-440; A. Mooney 149433; T. Hilley 154-411; L. Wright 145-391; M. Heath 215; S. Vandenburg 205; N. Shafer 194; B. James 184; T. Franklin 167; A. Norton 155; L. Saxton 145; J. Ackels 139; G. Brooks 106. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 234-632; B. Shafer 264-630; D. Daniels 211-584; T. Heath 199-580; J. Shoebridge 195-573; S. Farlee 203-564; A. Merica 216-563; D. Wright 183-532; C. House 188-531; J. Ackels 180-519; C. Holliday 142-360; J. Mroz 232; M. Eaton 204; D. Tubbs 203; E. Rice 169; N. Rich 160. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT To: The residents and property owners of Hastings Charter Township, Barry County, Michigan; the owners of land within the Special Assessment District No. 1a, b, c, d and e; and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Special Assessment Districts No. 1a, b, c, d and e benefited by the proposed engineering costs of a sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the engineering of the proposed Leach Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs of the Carlton Township Engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI within the township, which assessment is in the total amount of $35,490.00 for Phase 1. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $2,731 per benefited property or $910 per year for three years. For further information you are invited to examine the roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township board will meet at the township hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, within the township, at 7:30 pm on April 14, 2009 for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said roll as submitted, revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at the township hall by appointment until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or may file his or her protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board will provide reasonable and necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Hastings Charter Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9690 �Page 10 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - BARRY COUNTY 220 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 269.945.1285 FILE NO. 09-150-DO ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. Plaintiff vs. TINA RANA KIDDER, Defendant –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUZANNE LOCKWOOD HAYES (P33273) Attorney for Plaintiff POB 533 Hastings, MI 49058 269.945-6425 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of this court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 18 day of March, 2009. NOTICE TO: TINA RANA KIDDER You are being sued in this Court for divorce by the Plaintiff HARRY DEWAYNE KIDDER JR. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above on or before May 15, 2009. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and a Proof of Publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this Order shall be sent to TINA RANA KIDDER, at 2510 NE 9th Street, #202, Gainesville, FL 32609, by registered mail, return receipt requested before the last week of posting and the Affidavit of Mailing shall be filed with this court. 77533070 James H. Fisher THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Armina J.Sager-Bartha and Charles S. Bartha, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage- Mi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 9, 2003 and recorded December 16, 2003 in Instrument Number 1119393, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 66/100 Dollars ($119,908.66) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 442.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 1971.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 442.01 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 1971.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 66.00 FEET MORE OR LESS; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OFTHE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11. ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4211 77533101 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 09-142-DM HON. WILLIAM M. DOHERTY ______________________________/ JENNIFER LYNN BUTLER, Plaintiff, –vs– MICHAEL SCOTT LANDRUM, Defendant ______________________________/ Kara J. Jennings (P62631) Legal Services of South Central Michigan Attorney for Plaintiff 3490 Belle Chase Way, Suite 50 Lansing, Michigan 48911 (517) 394-2985, ext. 234 ______________________________/ ORDER At a session of court held in the courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on March 17, 2009 PRESENT: HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 1) You are being sued by Plaintiff in this Court for Divorce. 2) You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058, on or before May 30, 2009. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 3) A copy of this Order shall be published each week in the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and proof shall be filed in this court. 4) A copy of this Order shall be sent to Michael Scott Landrum at his last known address by regular mail before the date of the last publication and the Proof of Mailing shall be filed with this court. HONORABLE WILLIAM M. DOHERTY 77532954 Circuit Court Judge FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jason L. Kious and Carrie A. Kious , Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 6, 2005, and recorded on January 20, 2005, as Instrument Number 1140397, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT 2005-07CB by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($144,178.99) including interest at the rate of 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 542.67 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 286.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 332.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385.57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the Centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 692.52 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described in the ''easement description.'' Easement Description: and Easement for Ingress, Egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West; Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 1235.19 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the place of beginning of the centerline of said 66 foot wide Easement; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 385.57 feet along the East line of the West 33 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 to the reference point ''B''; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 253.01 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as beginning at the above described reference point ''B''; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 611.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 17.00 feet to reference point ''C'' and the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described reference point ''C''. 3347 Eagleview Ct The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 2, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77533501 Our File No. 172.01688 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of David K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by S&L LEASING L.L.C. to FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN, fka IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on the 2nd day of March 2005 in Instrument Number 1142130, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 24th day of February 2009 the sum of $164,577.69, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 6.25% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: LOT 672 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 536 STATE STREET WEST, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH PARCEL, from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN FKA IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77532836 (616) 527-1750 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lanny Blankenship and Kassi S Blankenship, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded August 30, 2004 in Instrument # 1133231 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005HE1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($105,054.92) including interest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Hope Township, Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, part of the Southwest one quarter commencing North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 1936.06 feet from the South one quarter corner; thence West 198 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 220 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds West 220 feet to the Place of the Beginning. Commonly known as 5560 Wilkins Road, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 2, 2009 Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77533748 Our File No: 09-08082 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST C. JACOBY and JOY L. JACOBY, JOINT LIVING TRUST, aka Ernest Christian and Joy Lavonne Jacoby Joint Living Trust, (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of P.O. Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated June 30, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 26, 2005, as instrument number 1150098 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by document dated January 30, 2009, recorded February 9, 2009 as instrument number 20090209-0001121. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Forty Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($180,549.48). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the forenoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 2195.65 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01°11'24" East parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 465.00 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet; thence North 01°11'24" West 465 feet to a point on said East and West 1/4 line which lies East 125.00 feet from the center of said Section; thence East along East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 5469 West M-179 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-13-017-009-05 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: March 26, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77533051 1648892-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Willard C. Randall, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2001, and recorded on February 5, 2001 in instrument 1054645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 Dollars ($62,356.50), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel E, Commencing at the Northeast corner of section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1093.28 Feet, along the North line of said section 16 for Point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 600.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 191.00 Feet parallel with said North section line, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 714.10 Feet parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 44 Seconds West 421.00 Feet along the North Line of the Plat of East-Mar-Heights, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, Page 22, thence North 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds East 1314.34 Feet along said West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds East 230.00 Feet along said North section line to point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 40 Foot Wide Easement for Ingress and Egress centerline described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 Degrees 51 Minutes 49 Seconds West 1113.29 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 for Point of beginning of said centerline, thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 29 Seconds West 385.93 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section 16, thence South 14 Degrees 06 Minutes 11 Seconds East 233.35 Feet, thence South 54 Degrees 48 Minutes 39 Seconds East 139.35 Feet, thence South 32 Degrees 41 Minutes 17 Seconds East 73.66 Feet to the Point of ending of said centerline. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532827 File #251315F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Forsyth and Jennifer N. Forsyth, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on October 23, 2003 in instrument 1116191, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Twenty-Six And 39/100 Dollars ($101,026.39), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Distant North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 1625.94 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of Section 1; Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 225.00 Feet Parallel with the East 1/8 Line of Section 1; Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 74.60 Feet, Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 75.00 Feet, Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 95.40 Feet, Thence North 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds East 300.00 Feet to the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Thence South 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds East 170.00 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Highway M-37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533717 File #113722F03 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUCKETT/250052061 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steve C. Puckett and Dennis C. Euverard, of Shelbyville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated December 10, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on December 16, 2005 in Document No., 1157826 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $167,248.25 including interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That Part of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Beginning at a Point by commencing at the West 1/ 4 corner of said Section 17; Thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East on the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said section 896.44 Feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 feet (previously recorded as 421.0 feet) to the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on said East line 220.00 Feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 Feet; thence North 01 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds West parallel with said East line 220.00 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-11-017002-00 Commonly known as: 6508 Boulter Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: April 9, 2009 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation, III Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77533769 (248) 594-7770 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of ROBERT F. ANDERS AND NANCY J. ANDERS, Trust dated July 29, 2003. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert F. Anders, who lived at 7067 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan died 6/9/2008 leaving a certain trust under the name of ROBERT F. ANDERS and NANCY J. ANDERS, and dated July 29, 2003, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Nancy J. Anders was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trustee will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy J. Anders the named trustee at 7067 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 3/31/2009 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Nancy J. Anders 7067 Irving Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 77533733 269-795-3870 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25275-DE Estate of MARLIN R. CRAPO. Date of birth: 5-91923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Marline R. Crapo, who lived at 1258 Oak Street, Battle Creek, Michigan died 1-11-2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judy Crapo, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. #302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 2, 2009 Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) 68 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-6146 Judy Crapo 1258 Oak Street 77533713 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip E Geesey, A Married Person and Rachel Geesey His Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Greenridge Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003953, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 05/100 Dollars ($133,497.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Located in the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 14 a distance of 623.90 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 14; Thence South at right angles to said North section line a distance of 350.00 feet; Thence West 225.00 feet; Thence North 350.00 feet to said North section line; Thence East along said North section line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532877 File #252111F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Precision Air Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 9595 Cherry Valley Avenue, S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003, in Instrument No. 1113737, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine & 09/100 Dollars ($490,739.08) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on April 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Lot 1, Pioneer Farm Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 34. Common Address: Vacant Land on M-37 and Spring Creek, Caledonia, MI 49316. Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-022-014-50. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(12), unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: March 10, 2009 FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN) PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Mortgagee 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 77532708 (616) 752-4618 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID E. NEESON, SINGLE MAN, to SECURITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DBA BARRON & ASSOCIATES, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998, in Document No. 1020718, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($41,275.23), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 7, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERESECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD (M-43) AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SAID POINT LYING EASTERLY 849 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 64 RODS ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE EASTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE THEREOF, BEING THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 280.5 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 881.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY 247.25 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID EAST 1 / 8 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 6, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77533764 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George H. Caldwell and Kim N. Caldwell, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2005, and recorded on August 19, 2005 in instrument 1151319, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 17/100 Dollars ($137,735.17), including interest at 7.089% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan, Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes, 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section 33, a distance of 1022.3 feet to the centerline of Highway M37; Thence South along said centerline and the Southerly extension thereof 404.25 feet to the true place of beginning, and running Thence South along the said Southerly extension of the centerline of Highway M-37 a distance of 63.41 feet; Thence South 82 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 78.25 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said North section line 89.33 feet; Thence North 15.02 feet; Thence North 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds East 66 feet; Thence North 57.75 feet; Thence South 89 degrees, 35 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 231 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for existing Highway M-37 Right of Way over the Westerly part thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532849 File #250336F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2008-25188-DE Estate of Carl M. Mersman Sr. Date of birth: 05/11/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carl M. Mersman Sr., who lived at 6800 N. More Road, Middleville, Michigan died 04/29/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia L. Mersman, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative with 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 04/06/2009 Michael W. Sefton P-31320 4039 S. Division Ave. Wyoming, MI 49548 (616) 365-9337 Patricia L Mersman 6800 N. Moe Road Middleville, MI 49333 77533753 (269) 795-9956 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 200701260001221, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 76/100 Dollars ($146,533.76), including interest at 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 feet of the West 60 Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof. Subject to right of way for Grange Rd. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532885 File #253502F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L. Baker and Sandra M. Baker, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 1999, and recorded on June 1, 1999 in instrument 1030440, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three And 62/100 Dollars ($38,943.62), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 1320.00 Feet from the North 1/4 corner; thence South 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds West 495.00 Feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 150.00 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds East 495.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds East 150.00 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 to Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532980 File #175106F02 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of MARY A. EDWARDS, Trust dated July 13, 1999. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MARY A. EDWARDS, who lived at 1228 Hammond Road, Hastings, Michigan died January 17, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of MARY A. EDWARDS TRUST, and dated July 13, 1999, where in the decedent was the Settlor and Viola Farris and Paul Bell were named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Viola Farris or Paul Bell the named trustee at 3877 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and 213 Milton, Battle Creek, Michigan 49019, respectively within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 30, 2009 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Viola Farris and Paul Bell 3877 Woodruff Road and 213 Milton Hastings, Michigan 49058 and Battle Creek, MI 49019 77533735 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09Estate of CATHERINE SARAH THORP. Date of birth: 07/28/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, CATHERINE SARAH THORP, who lived at 9155 HUFF ROAD, BELLEVUE, Michigan died 02/01/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to PAMELA JO CARPENTER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DAVID M. STUPAK P27658 153 E. COLUMBIA AVENUE BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015 (269) 963-1110 PAMELA JO CARPENTER 27 SEVIOUR BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037 77533686 (269) 963-5123 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R Smith a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 20, 2004 in instrument 1138968, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 11/100 Dollars ($115,170.11), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 23, a distance of 232 feet West from the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, thence West 345 feet along said South Section line, thence North 230 feet, thence East 345 feet, thence South 230 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533737 File #256933F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curt Veenstra and Ann Veenstra, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 200709240002339, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One And 66/100 Dollars ($153,881.66), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 1727.54 feet from the Southeast corner fo said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 170 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 250 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 170 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533491 File #255993F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E Graff, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 3, 2004 in instrument 1133481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Fifty-Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($130,058.94), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 181.50 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1137.73 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds East 92.11 feet along the centerline of Guemsey Lake Road; thence Northwesterly 165.64 feet along said centerline along a 135.00 foot radius curve to the left; the chord of which bears North 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds East 155.45 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 min- utes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 441.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 622.01 feet along the West line of the East 676.5 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 495.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 627.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. Parcel 2: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1319.23 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 214.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 198.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 63.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 13.90 feet; thence Southwesterly 165.64 feet along the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road along a 135.00 foot radius curver to the right, the chord of which bears South 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West 155.45 feet; thence South 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 92.11 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254157F01 77533523 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Erica Ross, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 1150010, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortage Loan Trust 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($84,846.82), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 Morey's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 4 of plats, on page 46 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533481 File #255293F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2007, and recorded on March 9, 2007 in instrument 1177269, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen And 65/100 Dollars ($233,917.65), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West half of the West half of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, The Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254581F01 77533085 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lois M. Swan, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 3, 2002, and recorded on January 6, 2003 in instrument 1094985, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred And 58/100 Dollars ($80,500.58), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533061 File #254620F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kristina Hanshaw and Jamie Hanshaw, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 23, 2003, and recorded on June 25, 2003 in instrument 1107162, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred FortyNine And 50/100 Dollars ($105,249.50), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25, thornapple Valley Pines No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 27 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532865 File #253357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dan L. Bragg and Mary Beth Bragg, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2003, and recorded on September 19, 2003 in instrument 1113632, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight And 14/100 Dollars ($166,638.14), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Pine Haven Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533456 File #254917F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G. Miller and Linda L. Miller, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2006, and recorded on April 17, 2006 in instrument 1163245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006WFHE2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred FiftySeven And 91/100 Dollars ($236,157.91), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 963 and 964 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532854 File #252162F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John M. Lynch, a single man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2004 and recorded July 16, 2004 in Instrument Number 1130918, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 0/100 Dollars ($100,702.00) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 2 Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, place of beginning on the South line of said Section which lies 316.28 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 2, thence North 233 feet, thence East 110 feet, thence South 233 feet, thence West 110 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.2989 77533096 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon Willett, and Sharon J. Willett, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2006, and recorded on December 7, 2006 in instrument 1173635, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($160,789.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Thornapple Valley Pines, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532793 File #224562F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anastasia L. Denton and Scott P. Denton, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on January 12, 2007 in instrument 1174967, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Ninety-One And 28/100 Dollars ($235,091.28), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533042 File #244560F01 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2009 BUDGET HEARING MARCH 31, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present Fire Chief Boulter. No guests. Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor announced open hearing to review budget for fiscal year 2009-2010. Review General Fund line items. Motion Goy; support Perino to budget $81,237.00 for Fire Department Rescue 77, with $70,000 for a down payment and $11,237.00 for purchase of equipment for Rescue 77. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Down payment due when chassis is delivered. Motion Ritchie; support Goy to transfer $20,000 from general fund to Parks fund for matching grant of $5,000 for purchase of Little Tykes playground equipment. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Perino; support Ribble to adopt resolution to establish township officers salary. Salaries shall remain the same and shall be as follows: Supervisor; $12,194. Clerk; $15,608. Treasurer; $15,520. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Perino; support Ritchie to authorize repair and improvements to Orangeville Township roads in the amount of $111,179.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Ribble; support Perino to approve the 2009/2010 budget as presented. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Perino; support Goy to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m. Unapproved Minutes 77533729 Jennifer Goy – Township Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W. Cross Jr., and Tia D. Cross, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 6, 2004 in instrument 1124800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($134,800.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Prairie Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 39. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #253828F01 77533074 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy W. Hyatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170867, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 28/100 Dollars ($76,527.28), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the North One-Quarter post of Section 35, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence West 502 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 300 feet; thence West 290 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 290 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532872 File #253352F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25279-DE Estate of Donald Wayne Miller. Date of Birth: July 22, 1945. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Donald Wayne Miller, who lived at 1319 Sandy Circle, Baltimore Township, Michigan died January 28, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Karen R. Chappelow, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 6, 2009 Law, Weathers & Richardson Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Karen R. Chappelow 1605 Pondview Hastings, MI 49058 77533731 (269) 945-1789 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perky Knoll, joined by Deborah S. Knoll, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 8, 2006, and recorded on February 15, 2006 in instrument 1160199, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($305,889.77), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 122, Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1 Gun Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 93. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #255703F01 77533486 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Randall L. Stora, unmarried to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded September 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1133689 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1, by assignment dated August 4, 2008 and recorded August 21, 2008 in Instrument # 200808210008425 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($123,664.99) including interest 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20, Yankee Springs Highland, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 90, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 12855 Bowens Mill Rd, Wayland MI 49348 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MARCH 12, 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004MHQ1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77532859 Our File No: 09-07152 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 13 TK girls run by Caledonia in cold O-K Gold opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway and Danielle Rosenberg both had state medals placed around their necks on the last day of their freshman track and field season. They had great seniors running with them in relay races. Ordway was actually the slowest member of the Trojans’ state champion 1600-meter relay team. That was 2006. Now Ordway and Rosenberg are the two Trojan captains. Ordway was the Trojans’ lone all-state per- former from a year ago, placing third in Division 2’s 400-meter championship race. Rosenberg comes into her senior season as one of the Trojan’s most talented athletes. If the rules didn’t say she could only compete in four events, TK head coach Tammy Benjamin might be tempted to put her in up to ten events. “Rosenberg is extremely versatile,” said Benjamin, “and can run both hurdles, and sprint any distance up to the 400, and could place in any of the five field events.” The senior duo helped the Trojans to a 1-0 POLICE BEAT Lansing MSP investigating 2006 arson Detectives from the Michigan State Police Lansing Post are seeking information regarding a 2006 arson that destroyed a Sunfield Township home. The home was under construction and was located at 2152 E. Eaton Highway in Sunfield. The home was consumed by fire in the early morning hours of May 20, 2006. The Michigan Arson Prevention Committee is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person or persons responsible. In addition, Farm Bureau Insurance is offering up to $5,000 in rewards for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information regarding this arson is urged to contact Trooper Todd Parsons at the Michigan State Police Lansing Post at (517) 322-1399. Information may also be given to the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee at 1-800-44-ARSON. Traffic stop turns up warrants On April 1, a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Kellogg School Road and arrested Mark Terryn Sprague, 19, of Richland on an outstanding warrant for possession of a controlled substance. At the time of his arrest, Sprague also had a quantity of marijuana on his person. Wrong plate, wrong car, wrong story, right arrest Jon Steven Menni, 39, of Hastings, was arrested April 2 by a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy when the vehicle he was driving had an expired license plate, and it was learned through a Law Enforcement Information Network check that the plate belonged on another vehicle. Menni at first told the officer he must have mistakenly put the plate on the wrong vehicle, but later admitted he deliberately put the plate on this vehicle to get to work and back. Menni also had two warrants for civil infractions of a local ordinance. He was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail without incident. Thieves clean out Yankee Springs home A Yankee Springs Township breaking and entering on April 2 netted thieves televisions, jewelry, computer equipment, wii games and a camera. The occupant of the home said he returned from school to find the front door forced open and the house ransacked. The incident remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. start in the O-K Gold Conference last week Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls topped Caledonia 99-38. In the boys’ meet, Caledonia scored a 103-34 win. It was the first time Benjamin could remember ever having a conference dual before heading off to spring break. She was disappointed that was the way the calendar worked out this spring, but happy with the result. “I think this meet today just showed us that the kids have been working very hard since the first day of practice,” Benjamin said. Ordway won all three of the events she participated in, taking the 100-meter dash in 13.4 seconds, the 400 in 59.90, the 200 in 27.11, and helping the TK 1600-meter relay team to victory in a time of 4 minutes 16.44 seconds. “It was really kind of a nasty day, and Ordway looked awesome in the 400. She had a 59.9. That’s crazy.” It was a sweep for the Trojans in the 400 and the 100. Stephanie Betcher was second in the 400 (1:05.33) and Danielle Fredenburg third (1:07.39). In the 100, Kathrin Koch was second (13.95), and Brittany London and Courtney DeWent tied for third (14.31). Rosenberg raced to victory with the TK 800-meter relay team (1:54.11), that also included Hana Hunt, Betcher, and Rachel Young. She also won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.86. TK athletes won four of the five field events. Koch took the long jump at 14 feet 5 inches. Hunt won the high jump at 4-8. Jo Hillman won the discus with a throw of 94-6. In the pole vault, Kelsey Webster set a new personal record as she cleared 9-6 for first place. The Trojan team of Koch, Hunt, Lara Dahlke, and Young won the 400-meter relay in 53.92, and Jordan Bronkema, Kimi Johnson, Webster, and Allyson Winchester took the 3200-meter relay in 10:29.57. Winchester also won the 1600-meter race in 5:46.65 and the 3200 in 11:41.76. Caledonia’s three wins came from Michelle Butcher in the 300-meter low hurdles (49.55), Addie Johnson in the 800 (2:38.99), and Rachel Lavoie in the shot put (29-3). In the boys’ meet, it was TK which took three wins. Josh Haney won the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.91, the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.35. Greg Hamilton won the long jump by soaring 16-10. Joel Smith was second in both the 400 (53.39) and the 800 (2:07.99). Caledonia’s Jason Hodge won the 400 in 52.54 and Dylan Anderson the 800 in 2:06.59. Ben Diefenbach was the lone Caledonia boy to win two individual events. He took the 1600 in 4:50.67 and the 3200 in 10:41.53. Children left alone in parking lot A Sheriff’s Deputy was called to the Hastings Wal-Mart April 2 when employees reported three children were left unattended in a vehicle that was in the parking lot. The employees told the deputy the vehicle was originally parked in the fire lane of the store and was left running while the driver was inside the store. Two women later came out and moved the vehicle to a parking place and shut the engine down, but went back inside the store leaving the three youngsters still in the car. The children, ages two, one and two months were left unattended for up to 20 minutes. When the women exited the store, they found the deputy standing next to the vehicle. The women claimed they were in the store for only a few minutes, but the deputy and the store employees disputed the time line. To compound their problems, it was discovered that neither woman possessed a valid driver’s license. Child Protective Services (CPS) were called and stayed with the children until a legal driver could arrive to take them home. The case was turned over to CPS for review and investigation. Hastings police prove once again they are a force to be reckoned with Thornapple Kellogg’s Joel Smith cruises along during the second lap of the 800-meter run last Tuesday against Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A Hastings man was arrested by Hastings Police and is facing several charges after he failed to stop for a traffic offense during the early morning hours of April 4. Officers observed a vehicle with a defective tail light in the 400 block of East Bond Street and attempted to initiate a routine traffic stop. Instead of stopping, the driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as Andrew Snow, rapidly accelerated his vehicle attempting to elude the police for several blocks until he lost control of his car on Center Road near East State Street, sliding into the ditch. Snow at that time fled on foot with the officer giving chase and was confronted a short distance later. Snow then charged the officer in an aggressive fighting manner, but was eventually subdued as backup officers arrived. Snow, 25, was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing charges of fleeing and eluding, resisting and obstructing an officer, operating a vehicle while intoxicated/second offense, and for violating conditions of parole. Panther golf tops Trojans Couple continues disorderly conduct in front of police Hastings City Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Nelson Street during the early morning hours of April 4 to a reported domestic violence situation. Officers met with the two parties involved who were identified as Linda Hill, 51, and Chad Nowlin, 31, both of Hastings. As officers tried to ascertain what occurred, the two continued to threaten each other with bodily harm. Both were warned numerous times but continued to go after each other. Officers placed both Hill and Nowlin under arrest on charges of being disorderly persons. They were transported (in separate vehicles) and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the dispute. Police seek help in exposing this loser Hastings Police are investigating an indecent exposure complaint that occurred in the 500 block of South Broadway. School officials contacted law enforcement immediately after being made aware of the occurrence which was reported to them by the mother of an eight year old student who had been at the playground April 1. Sometime after 5 p.m. and prior to 6 p.m., the suspect, who was on the east side of the Central School building, exposed himself to the student. The man was described as having a thin build, being of medium height, short dark hair, wearing sun glasses and gray sweat pants, The child told her mother about the incident upon returning home, and the mother, in turn, notified the school. Anyone with information about the suspect or his identity is asked to contact the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team opened the season with a 171-176 victory over Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Delton got a 39 from Robbie Wandell, a 41 from Cody Morse, a 45 from TJ Boreham, and a 46 from Mitchell Wandell. Cole Meinke led the Trojans with a 41, and Justin Helmholdt, AJ Brummel, and Greg Hamilton all scored 45’s. League competitions for both teams start next week. Delton Kellogg will host a Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri-Meet at Mullenhurst Golf Course Wednesday, then will be a part of another KVA contest hosted by Schoolcraft at Olde Mille Golf Course Thursday. The O-K Gold Conference season starts for Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday at Broadmoor Country Club, as Caledonia hosts the first league jamboree of the season. “We feel we can compete in our league this year,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Bob Kaminski. “It is a very tough conference, but if we continue to work hard and get better each day we should be fine.” South Christian, Caledonia, Catholic Central, and Forest Hills Eastern could all be in the mix for a conference crown as the season winds down. Hastings is looking to get into that group as well as the Trojans. Forest Hills Eastern will then host the Gold at Egypt Valley next Thursday. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kelsey Webster comes up just short on an attempt in the pole vault against Caledonia, but bounced back from the miss to set a new personal record by clearing 9 feet 6 inches. (Photo by Brett Bremer) LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr., a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098431, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two And 61/100 Dollars ($91,722.61), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 6 and 7 of Block 67, Badcocks Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533021 File #253614F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage Corporation dba Barron and Associates, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 1999, and recorded on February 17, 1999 in instrument 025322, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($37,551.01), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 4 rods of Lot 108 and 109 of the City of Formerly Village of Hastings, except the north 8 feet 3 inches thereof according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533755 File #257332F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 26, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on January 22, 2002, in Document Number 1073472, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $53,801.95, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owned by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), together with interest at 13.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et.seq., on May 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, OF BUCKHORN PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 45. which also includes any interest Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may have in the 1974 Majestic Mobile Home, Serial Number E373. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is found to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77533723 Dated: April 1, 2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyNine And 52/100 Dollars ($66,439.52), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533474 File #177400F03 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Diana Lea French, 33, of Shelbyville, was sentenced April 1 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 36 months probation and four months in jail for her March 18 conviction on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. French also saw her license suspended for six months, restricted after 30 days. She was assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a Drug Court fee of $200. French was arrested Feb. 16 in Orangeville Township. William James Anthony, 26, of Hastings, was sentenced April 1 by Judge Fisher to serve 12 months probation and 30 days in jail for his Jan. 21 conviction on a charge of attempted operation of a methamphetamine laboratory in Baltimore Township between May 12 and May 18, 2008. Anthony’s license was suspended for six months, restricted after 30 days for treatment, employment or probation. Judge Fisher assessed court costs of $500, restitution in the amount of $1,398.75 and a probation fee of $120. Anthony was ordered to participate in the Day Reporting program upon his release from jail. On April 2, Judge Fisher sentenced Kathleen Lyn Norris, 30, of Battle Creek, to serve 18 months probation and 30 days in jail for her March 18 conviction on a charge of attempted operation of a methamphetamine laboratory in Baltimore Township between May 12 and May 18, 2008. Norris’ license was suspended for six months, restricted after 30 days for treatment, employment or probation. She was also assessed court costs of $500, restitution of $1,398.75 and a probation fee of $180. Judge Fisher ruled the balance of her jail time may be suspended upon payment of $628, and Norris must attend church services upon her release from jail. Eric Lynn Cornwell, 39, of Nashville, was sentenced April 1 by Judge Fisher to serve 24 months probation and 30 days in jail on each of two counts. Cornwell was convicted March 18 on charges of domestic violence and attempted interference of an electronic device (cell phone). The judge fined Cornwell $500 and assessed court costs of $600 total on the two convictions. He also ordered Cornwell to pay restitution of $164.29 and a probation fee of $240. Cornwell was arrested in Nashville Nov. 13, 2008. In the victim’s testimony prior to the conviction and sentencing, she stated she returned from work and was confronted by an angry boyfriend who refused to allow her to enter the bedroom to get her things. She testified Cornwell ordered her out of the house, pushed her down the stairs and took her cell phone when she tried to call 911. She testified he was apparently angry because the day before she had gone out with a friend to celebrate the birthday of her friend’s daughter. Ronald Ray Wilson, 50, of Hastings, was sentenced April 1 by Judge Fisher to serve 36 months probation and 30 days in jail for his March 5 conviction on a charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The judge fined Wilson $500 and assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a Drug Court fee of $200. Judge Fisher ruled Wilson may participate in the work release program while in jail. Wilson was arrested in Yankee Springs Township Nov. 11. Ronald Gilbert Werner, Jr., 48, of Delton, was sentenced April 1 by Judge Fisher to serve 36 months probation and 60 days in jail for his March 5 conviction on a charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol in Hope Township Dec. 19. Judge Fisher fined Werner $500 and assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a Drug Court fee of $200. The judge will suspend the last 30 days of Werner’s jail sentence upon successful completion of probation. Brian Lee Dunkelberger, 29, of Hastings, was sentenced by Judge Fisher April 1 to serve 36 months probation and 60 days in jail for his March 6 conviction on a charge of driving while impaired by alcohol. Judge Fisher fined Dunkelberger $500, assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a Drug Court fee of $200. Dunkelberger may participate in the work release program, but must participate in cognitive behavior therapy and have a mental health evaluation while in jail. The balance of his jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of Drug Court. 77533506 Vikings get their first two victories Lakewood varsity softball coach Kristin Heinze moved past the 100 win plateau as the Vikings surpassed the 20-win mark once again last season. Another 20-win season for the Vikings this spring would get their other head coach, Rolly Krauss, to the 300-win plateau. He started the spring with 280 victories as a varsity softball coach. The Vikings are hoping to easily clear that mark, shooting for 25 wins on the year. Expectations are high with nine returning letter winners, led by senior short stop Chelsey Dow, who’s already inked plans to join the Davenport University Women’s Softball program after graduation this spring. Dow is just one of four returning all-conference players for Lakewood. Also back are third baseman Courtney Thomason, pitcher/1B Chelsea Lake, and catcher Lexie Spetoskey. The Vikings picked up their first two wins , as they opened their season April 1, with 52 and 15-8 victories over PewamoWestphalia. Lake was the winning pitcher in both games. Brittney Hilley relieved Lake in the fifth inning of the second game. Leading hitters for Lakewood were Thomason who had three singles and two doubles on the night. Spetoskey had five singles, and Mariah Hewitt had four singles. Dow had three hits, with a double. Lake had two RBI’s and a single. Carrie Endres had two singles. Hilley and Shalea Makley each had a double, and Erika Whitinger had two singles. Lakewood is back in action this coming Tuesday at Ionia, then travels to Olivet next Thursday. Hastings girls limit Allegan’s offense in non-conference win It didn’t take long for the Saxons to get in front of Allegan. Just four minutes into the game last Wednesday Hastings’ Kourtney Meredith started off the scoring for the Saxon varsity girls’ soccer team. Hastings went on to a 4-1 YMCA Adult Dodgeball YMCA Adult Dodgeball Final Standings Place Team Number and Name Wins Losses Ties Total Points 1 1. O. M. T. 35 11 4 74 2 2. Recess Bullies 32 15 3 67 3 4.Snipers Paradise 26 17 7 59 4 5. MisFit Missiles 18 28 4 40 5 6. Cellar Dwellars 16 29 5 37 6 3. Lifecomesatyoufast 11 36 3 25 Jason Gole’s Team O.M.T. took the second session of Dodgeball by a hair. Only seven points separated the Recess Bullies from O.M.T. Each team received two points for each win, and a single point for each tie, meaning the Recess Bullies were only four wins away from the title. The YMCA plans to scheduled another Adult Dodgeball season to begin in late January 2010. victory. It was the third win of the spring for Hastings. Meghan VanZyl added two goals for the Saxons, and Kelsi Herrington one. Taylor Carpenter had a pair of assists. “The defensive unit was able to hold a strong attack from Allegan off in the second half,” said Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. “We moved the ball very well up the field with defense playing extremely well and organized.” The Saxon defense was led by sweeper Ali Howell, goalkeeper Emily Doherty, and Ashley Purdun, Veronica Hayden, and Kelsey Devroy. “The girls are definitely young, but the defense is playing outstanding and is working out a few bugs,” Smith said. “By the time the O-K conference play begins, we’ll be solid.” Hastings has a very tough non-conference test ahead at home against Lowell on Tuesday, then starts league play Wednesday at home against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons play a third game in three nights, when they travel to Wayland next week Thursday for another league contest. “We will be a surprise to some teams who will think it’s ‘just Hastings’, because in the past we have gotten beat pretty well by some teams,” Smith said. “But this year I think we will compete.” Delton Kellogg girls suffer second shut out of spring Three Rivers spoiled Delton Kellogg’s home opener last Wednesday, scoring a 6-0 victory over the Panther varsity girls’ soccer team in non-conference action. The Delton Kellogg girls are still looking to record their first goal of the season, after falling 5-0 to Hastings in their season opener. Goalkeeper Anna Goldsworthy was busy again. She turned aside 20 Wildcat shots. Delton Kellogg managed just four shots on goal in the contest. Hannah McEnroe finished the game with three goals and an assist for Three Rivers. She scored twice in the first half, as the Wildcats built a 5-0 lead. A penalty kick in the first five minutes of the second half by McEnroe accounted for Three Rivers’ only goal of the second half. Jordan Meeth, Charlie Spier, and Holly Stuut also added goals for the Wildcats. Jaclyn Sylvain assisted on McEnroe’s first two goals of the game. Jannine Bennick earned the shut out in net for Three Rivers. Delton Kellogg returns to action on Tuesday with a trip to Lakewood, then will be home against Loy Norrix on Wednesday next week. Delton Kellogg’s Joanna Hoeberling works her way around a Three Rivers attacker during Wednesday night’s nonconference contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barry County Christian boys complete their three-peat The Barry County Christian School’s varsity boys’ basketball team went into this year’s ACSI Championship Tournament with high expectations, and came out of it with its third consecutive championship. In a rematch of last year’s championship game, the Eagles scored a 57-38 victory over Skeels Christian at Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing March 7. The Eagles took an early lead in the contest, and continued to build on it throughout the game. Barry County Christian was led by a three senior captains throughout the tournament Chase DeMaagd scored a double-double in the championship game, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Ryan Holley closed out his career with 16 points. Tom Ondersma added seven points and 11 rebounds. DeMaagd and Holley are both four-year varsity players. The Eagles were the top seed heading into the tournament, and drew a first-round bye. In the semifinals they faced Victory Christian, from Valparaiso, Ind., and scored a 72-42 victory. DeMaagd had 16 points, Holley 14, and Ondersma finished with ten points. Devon Armstrong added 13 points. The Barry County Christian School’s varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its third consecutive ACSI Championship at Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing March 7. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Page 15 Lakewood soccer outscores first two foes 13-0 Lakewood’s Katie Livingston (center) fights her way between Maple Valley’s Karen Leung (left) and Ashley Zander (right) to get a shot off during the season opener March 31 in Nashville. (Photo by Tina Seese) If their luck holds out, the Vikings will be able to score 13 goals every week. Of course, it was more than luck that helped the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team to a pair of lop-sided shut-out victories in the first week of the season. The visiting Vikings defeated Everett 5-0 last Thursday in Lansing. Ashley Durham scored a hat-trick, registering the final three goals of the first half for the Vikings. Lakewood went into the break with a 4-0 lead. Lakewood struck for the first time just over six minutes into the game when Cassie Thelen, from her midfield position, sent a pass up to Whitney Holaski who took a shot from the left side of the field that found the net near the far post. Durham then added her three goals, on assists from Christian Main, Harmony Reed, and Thelen. “We had some very good passes and I thought the forwards, Ashley and Whitney, played extremely well,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. “Both were very, very active pursuing the ball when they didn’t have it and work very good at using each other for passing lanes.” The Lakewood girls had just six shots on goal in the whole first half, and converted on four of them. Everett had four shots in the first half. For the night, Lakewood outshot the host Vikings 13-7. Lakewood held off Everett in a defensive battle in the second half, as the visitors came into the game with only two subs on the bench and they began to wear down a little bit. Midway through the second half, Danielle Palmer sent a corner kick into the goal mouth, where Katie Livingston was waiting to put a shot into the back of the net. In goal, Shannon Bridget had seven saves for Lakewood. “Our midfielders had a pretty good game, as Cassie Thelen and Jordyn Swartz along with Danielle Palmer and Kati Kauffman kept the ball up to our forwards,” said Gonzales. The Vikings are off now until they return from spring break at home against Ionia Tuesday and Delton Kellogg Wednesday evening. Lakewood started its season with an 8-0 win at Maple Valley March 31. Durham had another three goals, and Gabriela Viguini had three assists for the Vikings on the afternoon. “I thought Gabriela Viguini made a lot of unselfish passes that were right on the money,” Gonzales said. “Ashley Durham was very active, like a forward should be. The whole team played as a team and I saw a lot of good things to build on.” Livingston, Holaski, Palmer, Kati Kauffman, and Janie O’Donnell had the other five Lakewood goals. Palmer, Holaski, and O’Donnell all had assists. O’Donnell assisted Livingston on the opening goal of the game, less than seven minutes in. She booted a corner kick, and Livingston came crashing in from her stopper position to slam it into the net. Lakewood would go on to score five goals in the first half, and outshoot the Lions 16-0 during those first 40 minutes. Lakewood finished the night with 26 shots on goal. “We passed the ball very good and made nice give and go’s,” said Gonzales. “The defense was super the offense was clicking.” Lakewood’s Jordyn Swartz pushes the ball out of her team’s end of the field during last Thursday’s 5-0 victory at Lansing Everett. (Photo by Tina Seese) DK’s Wandell makes plans to golf for Glen Oaks C.C. the Glen Oaks Community College Men’s Golf Program after high school graduation. “Robbie is a tremendous athlete. He has turned down scholarship offers for both golf and basketball to four-year schools to come to Glen Oaks,” said Glen Oaks’ coach Josh Delton Kellogg’s Robbie Wandell (seated center) was joined by his mother Jenny Wandell (left), father Wes Wandell (right) and Glen Oaks Community College Men’s Golf Coach Josh Heiple in March as he announced his plans to join the Glen Oaks program after high school graduation. Heiple. “Getting a player of Robbie’s caliber speaks volumes to the strides forward that our program is taking. Robbie’s impact will not only be felt on the course but in attitude and work ethic as well.” Wandell has also been a member of the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball and football programs. He carries a 3.8 GPA. On the links last summer, Wandell had six top ten finishes in seven events on various junior golf tours throughout the state of Michigan. He is one of five members of the current Glen Oaks recruiting class, joining Vicksburg’s Taylor Linebaugh, White Pigeon’s Mitch Wolf, Chris Mann and Daniel Kershner. “This class, coupled with the guys that here now will provide us with depth,” Heiple said. “For the first in my tenure there will be a battle for the fourth and fifth spots on the traveling team. Guys will have to step up and work hard or they won’t get to travel.” “This group of student athletes has tremendous experience playing tournament golf at a high level,” Heiple added. “I look for an immediate impact on the program this fall from the incoming freshman.” Wandell led the Delton Kellogg varsity to a win in its opening dual of the season last week, firing a 39 at Yankee Springs Golf Course. regular season schedules and schedule formats; post-season tournament and game formats; field dimensions; and how to best educate coaches, officials and players on a new format. The Council directed the planning committee to develop its work around an eight-player game, which is the most widely-used reduced player format for which the National Federation of State High School Associations writes playing rules. Over 16,000 students at over 700 schools in 15 states participated in the eight-player game during the 2007-08 school year, according to NFHS statistics. A draft plan from the first planning committee meeting will be distributed to Class C and D schools next week, seeking responses by the following week for the committee’s next planning meeting on April 21. From there, the committee’s work will be examined by the MHSAA Executive Committee and the Upper Peninsula Athletic Committee at their regularly-scheduled April meetings, as well as an annual meeting of representatives of member non-public schools. Representative Council action in May would likely be required for the launch of a reduced-player playoff division in the Fall of 2010. Information gathered from the Winter informational meetings conducted pointed towards interest in a reduced-player format, with the eight-player game the preferred choice. At one meeting, a group of schools agreed on their own to play some reducedplayer format games during the fall of 2009. BCCS girls place second at state finals for the first time It was a long and challenging season that led to an 8-12 record for the Barry County Christian School varsity girls’ basketball team this winter. The season was long, challenging, and rewarding. The Eagles managed a feat that had never been accomplished in the program’s history, Discussion of reduced player football playoff format continues During the month of April, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) will continue its discussion of a possible football playoffs division in a format of fewer than 11 players. At the annual March meeting of the Association’s governing body, the Representative Council, last Friday (March 27), a timetable was approved that begins Thursday (April 2) with a planning committee meeting which will use input gathered during the winter from a series of meetings conducted in both Peninsulas to develop a plan for the Council to consider at its annual Spring meeting, May 3-5. Impetus for a football playoff division in a reduced player format has come from small schools with declining enrollments - especially in the Upper Peninsula and the Thumb of Michigan - which wish to preserve the fall Friday night tradition that is so important to their communities. The format may also make it possible for other schools to create football programs that have not existed at all or for many years. Some schools in cooperative 11player football programs with other schools may test the feasibility of a stand-alone program in a reduced player format. The work of the planning committee will involve determining commitments from a minimum number of schools to move forward with the development of a playoff format; the enrollment limits for such a division; the effects of a reduced-player format on existing league and conference alignments; the involvement of the MHSAA in developing There were smiles and tears for the Barry County Christian School varsity girls’ basketball team after it finished second at the ACSI Tournament which it hosted Feb. 28. they finished second at the Feb. 27 ACSI State Tournament which they hosted. The Barry County Christian girls were coached by Andrea Lampart, Gary Nelson, and Josh Sensiba this season. They led their Eagles to a wonderful and unforgettable season. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org MONDAY, APRIL 13: 3:45 pm Boys JV WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15: Golf Ottawa Hills H Cal. Jam@Broadmoor CC Ottawa Hills HS Ottawa Hills HS Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS Kenawa Hills (cancelled) Hamilton HS Hamilton HS Hamilton HS Hamilton HS Lowell HS Lowell HS A A H A A A A A H H H H TUESDAY, APRIL 14: 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:45 pm Brian Baum catches big birthday bass Brian Baum, of Hastings, shows off the 12-pound, ten-ounce bass he caught on a recent three-day fishing trip to Winter Haven, Fla. in celebration of his 16th birthday. Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity Varsity Varsity Fresh. Varsity Varsity JV JV JV Varsity Golf Tennis Tennis Track Track Softball Baseball Softball Softball Baseball Soccer Soccer 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:45 pm Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls JV Fresh. Fresh. JV Varsity Golf Baseball Softball Soccer Soccer Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity Varsity Fresh. Tennis Tennis Track Track Softball 4:15 pm Girls Varsity Softball 4:15 pm Boys Varsity Baseball 4:15 pm Girls JV Softball 4:15 pm 4:15 pm Boys Fresh. Boys JV Baseball Baseball 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 5:00 pm 6:15 pm Girls JV Girls Varsity Soccer Softball 6:15 pm Girls Fresh. Softball Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com 6:15 pm Boys Varsity Baseball 6:15 pm Boys JV Baseball HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 6:15 pm Girls JV Softball Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 6:45 pm Girls Varsity Soccer Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” Wayland@Orchard Hills CC Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Lakewood JV Ottawa Hills HS A H H H H Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Wayland Union HS DH Game 1 Ottawa Hills HS DH Game 1 G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 Wayland (cancelled) G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 Wayland Union HS Ottawa Hills HS DH Game 2 Wayland Union HS DH Game 2 G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 Wayland Union HS A H A A THURSDAY, APRIL 16: 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm Times and dates subject to change. 77533692 Delton Kellogg senior Robbie Wandell has whittled his four spots down to one. The Panthers senior, who is a part of the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf and track and field teams this spring, made his plans official in late March that he will be joining H H H A A A A H H H A A A �Page 16 — Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Maple Valley boys have high expectations again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Success breeds success. Last spring couldn’t have been much more successful for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team. The Lions were 7-0 in Kalamazoo Valley Association duals. They won the KVA Championship Meet. They were regional champions. They placed fourth at the Division 3 MITCA Team State Championships, and third at the MHSAA State Finals. That appearance at the MHSAA State Finals included a state championship in the 1600-meter relay. Seniors Jeff Burd, Nick Thurlby, and Rob Morehouse return from that state championship foursome. Burd was also the state runner-up in the 800 and placed third along with Thurlby in the 800-meter relay. Thurlby was a four-time state medallist last season, also placing third in the 300-meter hurdles and fourth in the 110’s. Junior Jimmy Brown was also a part of that third-place 800meter relay team. “Our leadership is awesome, probably the best I have had in my 10 years,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “Along with great leaders, we have some of the hardest working upperclassmen that I have had. When they work hard it makes the underclassmen want to work hard too.” The Lions are 2-0 in duals so far this season, having scored a 91-46 win over Bellevue and a 106-31 win over Leslie last Wednesday evening. Maple Valley used its depth to win all four DK beats Broncos in both tries It took more than five innings, but Delton Kellogg got its first runs of the 2009 baseball season. After that, the Panthers just kept tacking them on until they had scored a pair of wins over Bellevue to start the season last Thursday. Delton took game one of the double header 4-1, then scored a 4-0 four-inning victory in game two. There were only four hits in game one, and three of them belonged to the Broncos. In the decisive fifth inning, Delton scored its first two runs without the benefit of a hit. Thad Calkins led of with a walk and promptly stole second. Brad Meyers then laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt that was overthrown at first to score Calkins. Meyers then stole second and third and came home on a fielder’s choice by Cody Warner, who had a sterling defensive game behind the plate. “Warner gave a strong performance catching both games,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. “Our other catcher, (Darrin Pursley) came down with the flu bug just prior to the season opener.” In the sixth inning, Meyers drove in CJ Andersen with a sharp two-out single and took second on the throw home. After stealing third, Meyers proceeded to score the fourth and final run on a strike-three wild pitch. Chris Horrocks pitched a strong complete game three-hitter for the Panthers, to earn his first victory of the year as he struck out ten while walking only two batters. Josh Whitmore was the tough-luck loser for Bellevue, as he and Torey Makely combined to limit DK to only one hit. Bellevue’s offense was paced by singles from Whitmore and Nick Morales and a booming RBI double by Makely in the sixth inning. After leading the Delton offense in game one, Meyers took over on the mound in game two and combined with Quinn Seaver to allow the Broncos just one hit in the game which was shortened by darkness. Meyers struck out three in three innings for his first victory of the season. Seaver struck out two in his one inning of relief work to earn the save. Key hits for the Panthers included a twoout, two-run single by Seaver in the second inning and a RBI single by Jeff Bissett in the fourth. Seaver also had the Panthers’ first extra-base hit of the season, a double. Pitcher Luke Jewell, who had the lone hit for Bellevue, took the loss for the Broncos. Delton is off now until next Wednesday when it plays another non-conference double header at Gull Lake. relay races in the three-team meet. The team of Josh Hall, Morehouse, Zac Eddy, and Brandon Vaughan won the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 39.89 seconds. Brown, Justin Kennedy, Vaughan, and Eddy won the 400meter relay in 46.21 seconds. Brown, Kennedy, Eddy, and Burd took the 800-meter relay in 1:37.92. In the 3200-meter relay, the team of Brad Laverty, Josh Fulford, Josh Perkins, and Morehouse won in 8:47.05. Burd won the 200-meter dash in 22.87, and the 400 in 52.48. Morehouse took first in the 800 with a time of 2:08.32. In the field events, Laverty won the pole vault at 10-0 and Dustin Houghton the discus with a throw of 112-4.5. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season begins after break, when the Lions host Hackett and Constantine April 14. “I believe there are 4 or 5 teams that will be in the hunt for the league title,” said Lincoln, including his team and Delton Kellogg, Pennfield, Olivet, and Schoolcraft. “The boys have created some very high expectations the last few years,” said Lincoln. “They expect to win when they step on the track. We will have to continue to work hard to be in the hunt again this year. They know they are the hunted and are going to get everyone’s best shot. That has kept the focus and drive the first few weeks of practice.” The Lion ladies also earned two wins on the night, scoring a 97-28 victory over Bellevue and a 77-60 victory over Leslie. Maple Valley had the top performer in four of the five field events. Stacey Fassett and Karlee Mater tied for first in the pole vault at 8 feet. Mallorie Densmore won the long jump at 14-0. Nicole Porter won the shot put at 3210 and the discus at 89-11. Mater also won the 100-meter hurdles in 20.43 seconds, and teamed with Erin Shoemaker, Mollyann Morehouse, and Elizabeth Stewart to win the 800-meter relay in 2:05. In the 400-meter relay, Mater was joined by Kamey Gibbs, Kristen Iszler, and Jessica Cheeseman for a first-place time of 1:07. Densmore won the 100-meter dash in 14.13, and Pantera Rider was the 300-meter hurdle champion with a time of 57.79. Lakewood boys’ golf third at its season opening scramble by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team opened its season Thursday afternoon, at Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course in Howell at the Larry Judson Scramble hosted by Perry. Lakewood placed third in the competition which adds together the scores of three twoperson scramble teams. “I am very pleased with our team's efforts in this first event,” Viking head coach Carl Kutch said. “The format is a great way to start the year. There was great teamwork and communication on the golf course. Our guys worked real well together managing today's track.” Hartland took the day’s championship with a score of 197. The Viking’s league rivals from Portland were second with a 209. Lakewood finished with a score of 211. Taylor Axdorff and Jade Bosworth com- bined to shot a 66, which tied the for fourth place overall and earned them medals. Bobby Spitzley and Adam Barker combined to shoot a 72, and Tyler MacDonald and Andrew Cole a 73. Behind the top three teams, Owosso and Pinckney tied for fourth at 213, Williamston scored a 216, Howell 219, Perry 228, Byron 233, Ovid-Elsie 235, Everett 247, and Bentley 262. Hartland duos had two of the top four scores of the day, turning in a 64 and a 66. Portland’s Derek Roe, who was one of the top golfers in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division last spring, teamed up with a new varsity teammate to finish in second place with a 64. Lakewood will see Portland again and the rest of the CAAC-White, when Corunna hosts the first league jamboree April 16. Delton Kellogg’s Brad Meyers (right) slides into third base ahead of the throw during game two of last Thursday’s double header against Bellevue. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team shows off its trophy, and medals, after placing third at the April 2 Larry Judson Scramble hosted by Perry High School at Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course. Team members are (front from left) Taylor Axdorff, Adam Barker, (back) Andrew Cole, Tyler MacDonald, Jade Bosworth, coach Carl Kutch, and Bobby Spitzley. Eagles use a dozen runs to hand Hastings its first loss Any hopes of a Saxon comeback disappeared when Grand Rapids Christian scored two runs in the fifth inning and three more in the sixth Wednesday night. The host Eagles scored a 12-4 victory over the Hastings’ varsity baseball team in non-conference action. After spotting Christian a 7-0 lead Hastings, finally got on the board with a huge two-run home run off the bat of Trevor Heacock. The blast followed a lead-off single from Brad Hayden. The Saxons did manage two more runs in the top half, of the sixth but that would be it for the game. Christian took advantage of 14 walks or hit batters and some shaky defense to hand the Saxons (2-1) their first loss. From the mound for Hastings, Eric Pettengill (0-1) started and took the loss. He went the first three innings, and picked up four strike outs. He was followed to the hill by Bob Steinke who threw a score-less inning. Tim Hanlon then finished the final two frames. The Saxon offense was powered by Hayden, who had three singles. Greg Heath, Steinke and Matt Feldpausch (RBI) would also contributed one hit each in the game. Hastings returns action Saturday, April 11, as it travels to Coldwater for the Flagstar Bank Invitational. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-04-16.pdf 6c2bb0d2707352cb94da433c470e9bb4 PDF Text Text City urged to continue joint planning Newspapers play role in community First All-County squads announced See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 16 NEWS BRIEFS Toothbrush sale to benefit child abuse prevention April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Hastings Exchange Club will hold its annual toothbrush sale Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Volunteers from the Exchange Club, prevention council, Excell Club and Key Club will be selling toothbrushes in front of Family Fare in Hastings from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and in front of Middleville Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tree sale, pickup begins tomorrow The Barry Conservation District’s spring tree sale and distribution will be held on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Historic Charlton Park. Orders should be picked up at this time. Several varieties of fruit trees, shrubs, hardwoods and evergreens will be available at the sale for anyone who did not place an order. Tree planting supplies, wildlife books and locally made bird feeders also will be featured at the sale. District staff members and volunteers will be on hand to answer planting and maintenance questions. For more information, contact the Barry Conservation District office at 269-948-8056 ext. 3. Freeport area firefighters to flip pancakes April 18 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 County to give $30,000 to Hastings free medical clinic by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County will appropriate $20,000 in the current year and up to $5,000 for each of the next two years to support the Barry Community Free Medical Clinic. The clinic serves low-income, uninsured residents and is staffed entirely by volunteers who receive no compensation for any services provided. Board Chairman Dr. Michael Callton pointed out the clinic is not affiliated with any governmental or religious organization and is not an outreach of Pennock Hospital, although Pennock has provided space for clinic operations at the old Viatec building on West State Street. In a letter to Callton and the board of commissioners, Dr. David B. Parker, chairman of the board for the free clinic, said the clinic has been in operation for approximately three months and in that time has addressed the medical needs of more than 200 patients. Starting this month, the clinic will begin to provide dental services as well, including urgent extractions for patients with severe tooth decay. All services are provided to patients at no charge. The clinic serves mostly Barry County residents, although it will treat any patients who meet the threshold of less than 200 percent of poverty level income, regardless of address. “The free clinic has a few important guiding principles,” Parker stated in the letter. “All services are free of charge to patients in need. We do not duplicate services that can be obtained for free elsewhere. Whenever possible, we help patients get established into a long-term medical relationship with a provider, such as with local doctors or with the health department clinic (when the health department is open to accept new patients). Parker said the $20,000 grant will be used for on-site laboratory testing of blood counts, cholesterol levels, liver functions, kidney functions, glucose, A1C (for diabetic patients) and urinalyses. The grant also will provide clinical equipment, specifically otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes for examination rooms, an examination table and hand tools for the dental suite. The clinic also will use the money to purchase needed supplies, such as elastic bandages, air-cast splints, arm slings, dressings and other items, including urgent devices and medications such as inhalers for asthmatic patients and insulin. A defibrillator and an emergency medical kit also will be purchased with the initial money. “A continuing annual grant of $5,000 would finance routine operating costs for 450 medical and dental visits, with a market value of over $30,000,” Parker stated. Alternatively, a continuing grant could be used for supplies to maintain the clinic’s laboratory and to continue the purchase of urgent medication needs for patients.” Callton said, “The idea of this is to help set up a safety net for the 15,000 people in the county who do not have health insurance.” He said the board will re-evaluate its contribution after the two-year period expires. In other action by the board of commissioners at its April 14 meeting, the board appointed George London to the tax allocation board, township official position, for a one-year term that began April 1 and expires March 31, 2010. London is the Irving Township supervisor. The board also approved an agreement between Barry County and the townships of Yankee Springs and Orangeville for a threeyear period for the appropriation of funds not by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Some people at the April 8 Rutland Charter Township Board meeting cheered, while others remained silent when the board granted a motion to give South West Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (SWBCSWA) an ease- ment to install a sewer pipeline to provide sewer services to the site of a planned Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43. Trustee Rob Lee made the motion, and Trustee Bill Hanshaw seconded it. The motion passed 6-1, with Supervisor Jim Carr casting the dissenting vote. Filing date set in Malik case Bowens Mills to celebrate spring See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Donald Willcutt (right) was recognized by the Barry County Board of Commissioners at its April 14 meeting. Commissioner Hoot Gibson presented Willcutt with a plaque honoring him for his 12 years of service to the Barry County Road Commission. Willcutt was the chair of the road commission for eight years. to exceed $5,000 for parks and recreation grants in those respective townships. The money will be used for the enhancement of parks and recreational opportunities through construction of new park facilities or upgrading existing facilities on township-owned property. The grants were previously approved by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board. The board also approved the Building Strong Families partner organization memo- randum supporting the parenting education and child abuse and neglect prevention program. The Building Strong Families is operated by Michigan State University Extension and as part of its support of the program, the county provides in-kind services, including office space, clerical support and administrative services. The board also approved a resolution to BOARD MEETING, continued on page 14 Rutland Township approves motion for pipeline easement Area residents are invited to join the Freeport Fire Department at the fire station Saturday, April 18, from 7 to 11 a.m. for the department’s annual spring pancake breakfast. A freewill donation will be taken at the door for the breakfast that will consist of pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. Funds raised from the breakfast will go toward the purchase of new self-contained breathing equipment — the facemask and oxygen tanks firefighters use when dealing with any type of smoke or hazardous situation. Smoke detector applications also will be available that day. Historic Bowens Mills’ “Celebration of Spring” is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and will highlight plowing with draft horses, sheep shearing and old-time family fun. Sheep shearing demonstrations will be at 2:30 p.m. Horse-drawn rides will be given throughout the day. In addition, there will be a barnyard horse pull at 4 p.m., live baby animals and springtime photo sessions. Young animals will be displayed in the old-fashioned atmosphere of the Bowens Mills’ Gathering Place. Visitors will see newborn lambs, multi-colored bunnies and little chicks – all inside the PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 16, 2009 Justin Malik (right) and his attorney, Jeffrey Kortes, were in court Wednesday morning, before Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. Fisher set the next appearance on May 29 at 1:30 p.m. for the filing of motions by both the defense and the prosecution. Malik turned in front of Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Yonkers’ motorcycle Oct. 17, 2008, in Carlton Township, killing the deputy. Malik faces three counts: Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance causing death, driving while license suspended causing death, and negligent homicide. Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans, who was also in court Wednesday, said he is considering a number of motions and expects the defense to file at least one motion at that time. Of the members of the board, Hanshaw was responsible for the majority of discussion regarding the pipeline that took place prior to the motion passing. In addition to the sewer authority, the City of Hastings also has presented itself to the Rutland Charter Township Board as a viable and possible provider of sewer services for a proposed hospital. In June of 2008, Hastings Downtown Development Authority offered land at Fish Hatchery Park, adjacent to the current hospital, upon which Pennock could build its new facility, but the hospital board rejected the offer. Jeff Mansfield, city manager, was present at Wednesday’s meeting and answered questions from Hanshaw regarding the city’s plans for providing service to the new hospital and nearby areas. When asked by Hanshaw if the city would provide sewer services only to the new hospital and not to any of the residences near the pipeline servicing it, Mansfield replied that a line dedicated solely to the hospital is not what representatives of Rutland Charter Township asked the city to consider nor has the city has worked toward such a measure. In an interview after the meeting, Mansfield reiterated that representatives of the township have always said that they wanted the new hospital to be serviced by a “multi-user line.” Representatives of the hospital have said that they also are interested only in such a line, he added. Hanshaw asked Mansfield if the City of Hastings would be able to provide sewer services to Algonquin and Podunk lakes. Mansfield answered, saying that, although it had never been approached about providing sewer services to Podunk Lake, the city could easily accommodate the sewer demands of both Podunk and Algonquin lakes. He explained that, while the city’s design for its 1998 sewer expansion did not incorporate Podunk Lake, it did take into account other lakes, such as Algonquin and Thornapple. One of the attendees of the meeting asked Mansfield what would be required for the city to expand its service to the hospital to accommodate Podunk Lake. “We would look at not expanding the entire plant, we would look at expanding critical components within the plant,” he answered. “The initial part of the treatment is primary clarification; we’d probably have to put in a couple more primary clarifiers, and there are pieces of the plant that would have adequate hydraulic capacity and other pieces that wouldn’t.” Mark Doster, administrator of the SWBCSWA, also was present at the meeting. When questioned by Hanshaw about the areas the sewer authority could accommodate if it provided sewer services to the new hospital, Doster said that his organization could most likely accommodate Podunk Lake and Thornapple Valley Church, in addition to the hospital. The possibility of SWBCSWA providing sewer services to Algonquin Lake would have to be determined at a later date, due to potential “flow issues,” he added. Leading up to the vote on the motion, Doster said he was concerned about the time Rutland Charter Township had spent deliberating over the pipeline. “Time has become of the essence on this,” he said. “Pennock Hospital has requested that there be action by March. In order for them to fulfill their obligations to the state, they have to say where they’re getting utilities from, and, obviously, they’ve been unable to go any further at this point ...” Township Treasurer Sandy Greenfield said she was reluctant to approve any motion granting the sewer authority an easement until she knew that those representing the other townships which make up the sewer authority’s service area supported such an action. “We can’t all do it simultaneously,” Doster responded. “Somebody’s got to go first.” Residents Joseph and Barbara Lyons sided with Doster, saying Rutland Charter Township should not only give the SWBCSWA its support, but do so sooner rather than later. “Mark needs an answer from you guys,” Barbara said. “You’re the stepping stone; you’re the step up that will lead us to the next step. I know there’s been word said that the hospital doesn’t know how to deal with all of this small-town stuff, but this is how you deal with it. We have a heart, and we work together, and we get stuff done.” In an interview after the meeting, Carr said he voted against the motion for a variety of reasons, the primary one being that it was contrary to the guidelines established by the Joint Planning Committee composed of representatives from Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township, the City of Hastings, Carlton Township and Barry County. “In my mind, to be honest, I have an obligation to the whole community to have my township grow in such a way that’s more ben- SEWER, continued on page 8 �Page 2 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Gathering Place. Teams of draft horses will give plowing demonstrations throughout the day. There is no admission fee to the Gathering Place for “The Celebration of Spring.” Tickets into the 19-acre pioneer park are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Admission includes a free horse-drawn wagon ride. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park, near the millstone marker on Briggs Road. Call 269-795-7530 or visit online at www.BowensMills.com for more information. Delton Rotary auction is Saturday The Delton Area Rotary Club will hold an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, to raise funds to benefit the Delton area community, including scholarships for graduating seniors. The public is welcome. One of the auction items is a 1984 Volkswagen van that has had the top cut off. The third annual event, chaired by Rotarian Drew Chapple, will be held in the former Athletic Boosters’ building behind the Moose Lodge on M-43 Highway, two miles north of Delton. Concessions will be available. Jazz music will reach Presbyterian church In keeping with the theme of this weekend with the Thornapple Jazz Festival, the First Presbyterian church of Hastings will feature a combination of jazz, Gospel and blues music in both of its Sunday morning worship services April 19. Several professional musicians from the area will join the congregation’s choir and praise team in providing music for the heart and soul. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the church at 269-9455463. The church is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the courthouse. Highway cleanup begins next week More than 32,000 volunteers will soon hit the state's highways to remove unsightly trash that has accumulated over the winter, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The annual Adopt-A-Highway pickup will take place April 18 to 26 and is the first of three pickups in 2009. This year, Adopt-A-Highway workers will be wearing new high-visibility, yellow-green safety vests which are now required by federal regulation when workers are within the right of way on a federal highway. The new vests are provided free of charge to all volunteers, in addition to trash bags, which are hauled away later by MDOT. For more information, log on to MDOT’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway. Lake group plans spring meeting The Algonquin Lake Community Association will have its spring general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Lake Association Lodge on Iroquois Trail. Agenda items include the July 4 fireworks show, a chicken dinner April 25 (open to the public), the roadside cleanup April 25 and a presentation by the weed sprayers. Habitat dinner will be April 24 Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Barry County will be cooking up large quantities of Swiss steak and chicken for a fundraising dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. The upcoming dinner is being dedicated to the memory of International Habitat founder Millard Fuller, who died recently. In addition to the two meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, homemade desserts and beverages. The meal is available for a freewill offering. Proceeds will help build another Habitat home for a local family in need of decent housing. An ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat works with people “from all walks of life, desiring that every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends,” according to Habitat’s mission statement. For more information about the local Habitat, call the Habitat office at 269948-9939. People who would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Habitat and cannot attend the upcoming dinner may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 234, Hastings MI 49058. HHS banquet tickets now available Tickets for the 122nd Hastings High School Alumni Banquet, to be held Saturday, May 30, can be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson, 269945-3429, or by contacting Donna Brown, 269-948-2790. Festivities begin with a punch bowl reception at 4:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School cafeteria, followed by the banquet and program at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person. The banquet is for all who attended Hastings High School and their guests and honors the 25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th and 75th class anniversary years. Summer church events sought J-Ad Graphics staff is working on the local Summer Fun Guide and would like to include summer church activities. Any Barry County church that will be hosting Vacation Bible School or other celebrations to which the public is invited may send the information to Patricia Johns via e-mail at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. For more information, call 269-9459554. Legislative coffee features Stabenow, Ehlers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 70 local residents, including business men and women and local officials, attended the April 13 legislative coffee held at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Speaking were Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Vern Ehlers, State Rep. Brian Calley and, representing State Sen. Patty Birkholz, Amanda Price. Stabenow opened the morning’s proceedings. She focused her comments on “jobs, jobs, jobs.” She told the audience that growing up in Clare, she was a lifelong 4-H member and has a real connection to Barry County. She talked about the importance of supporting automobile manufacturers saying, “It matters not only where you buy a car but where you make a car.” Stabenow stressed the need for Michigan residents to both “make and grow things and add value to them in the economy.” She discussed health care costs and the impact of these costs on the global economy. She stressed the need for equal access in the global market place, as well. The senator also talked about opportunities for Michigan workers. She noted ongoing battery research as well as the purchase of vehicles by the government. One of the benefits in Michigan is the number of factories that can be “re-tooled” to meet new manufacturing needs. She discussed the need for wind and solar tax credits to go to those making the equipment as well as those using it. She discussed the possibility of companies receiving grants instead of tax credits. She closed her talk with the huge transition the state is facing with the economy. She defined the need to support families, job training, health care and planning for the future. “Times are tough, but so are we,” she said. She answered a few questions from the audience, beginning with a question from Gun Lake area resident John Rough on the cost of health care. Stabenow told the group that the solution to health care has to cover both short- and long-term concerns. She noted subsidies available for those who have a COBRA plan and expansion of health care under MiChild for children. The long-term solution includes the need to redesign how health care is delivered. There is a need for preventive care and incentives to keep people well. She sees the need for a national program which includes pooling to provide lower rates. Dowling resident George Hubka shared his concern of too much regulation for farmers and that patents on seeds mean that farmers can no longer save and replant seeds. Stabenow told the group she supports the troops, but “We had no business in being in Iraq, and it was a terrible waste.” Ehlers told the group that the U.S. House of Representatives operates a little differently than the Senate. In some areas, he does not agree with both Stabenow and new administration. He talked about bringing some of the stimulus transportation funds into the area including the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge project and transportation funds going to Barry County Transit. Ehlers said he is very concerned with the size of the federal budget, “now in the trillions.” “I’m not saying this because I’m a Republican, but because I am concerned about the cost to the taxpayers,” explained Ehlers. “I hope to see the new administration temper their spending.” He also discussed the need to figure out a way to raise funds for highways and transportation fairly since the gas tax no longer meets the country’s needs. Ehlers also talked about manufacturers who supply parts for the auto industry, praising the workmanship that many area workers provide. “Everyone talks about energy, and few understand it,” he told the group. As a nuclear physicist, Ehlers said he knows the importance of both developing domestic sources. He also told the group about weatherizing his own home which saved him a third of his gas costs over the past winter. Ehlers discussed the challenges high-speed rail still faces, including separate rail lines and the need to match the airlines timeline. Calley then gave a state perspective on current issues. He told the group that he hoped the budget oddities of 2007 did not return this year. In 2007, he said he ended up sleeping under his desk until the budget problems were resolved. “Manufacturing in this state will be different in the future,” he said. Calley discussed the need to change how credits go to local businesses including “the need to save every job we have.” There is an effort going on to revamp the state tax code to simplify it, he said. He also Sen. Debbie Stabenow discussed the budget process and the need for it to be realistic. Calley said he believes that the move to allday kindergarten will be delayed if not eliminated and that pre-kindergarten education will still be available. He discussed new research in this area and studies that show “learning to read becomes reading to learn.” Price presented the work Birkholz is doing on the “State Parks Passport” program which would provide funds to the park system for maintenance through a $10 payment at vehicle registration time. Birkholz also will be focusing on the impact Michigan agriculture has on the state’s economy. The next Barry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee will be Monday, May 11, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. There is no charge for attending. Representatives from the offices of Ehlers, Calley and Birkholz usually attend. Congressman Vern Ehlers Barry County Chamber of Commerce Director Valerie Byrnes introduced the speakers at April 13 legislative coffee. Speaking were Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Vern Ehlers, State legislator Brian Calley and Amanda Price representing state senator Patty Birkholz. ‘Health Care Decisions Day’ event is tonight at Pennock Hospital Pennock Hospice will hold a Healthcare Decisions Day presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (April 16) in the Pennock Hospital conference center in Hastings. According to a press release, “Documenting your wishes today means your family won’t have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.” The program is for all ages to help prepare for the unexpected, the press release said. Speakers will include Dr. Larry Hawkins, Pennock Hospice’s medical director, who will talk about “End of Life Issues and the Primary MD;” Linda Steenwyk, clinical coordinator of Pennock Hospice, who will talk about Pennock Health Services’ Hospice; Joyce Zaagman, chaplain and bereavement coordinator, who will discuss “End of Life Issues and Spirituality;” Sherri Thrasher, Pennock’s performance improvement director, who will speak on “Advanced Directives…Living Wills and Peace of Mind;” David Wren, Pennock’s end of life coordinator, who will talk about “Helping Families Transition and Funeral Arrangements;” B.J. Jacobs, RN, Pennock Hospice nurse, who will speak about “Real Life Experiences and Care of Hospice Patients.” Light refreshments will be served. For more information call Pennock Hospice at 269-948-2425. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Vern Ehlers spoke together before the beginning of a legislative coffee at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville April 13. State Rep. Brian Calley �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 3 Townships urge Hastings council to continue joint-planning efforts by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Last week, Rutland Charter Township voted 6-1 to contract for with the South West Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, virtually nullifying more than five years of work by the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) to create an urban services agreement between Rutland and Hastings charter townships and the City of Hastings. However, at Monday night’s regular city council meeting, Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown read a letter on behalf of himself and Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter, urging the City to stay the course. “Despite the decision by the Rutland Township Board to permit the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority to service property in the joint planning area, it remains to be seen the exact extent of the ramifications to our joint-planning efforts,” Brown said, reading from the statement. “One thing is for certain, Hastings and Carlton townships are firmly committed to continue the long-range planning process with the City of Hastings. Events west of the city have taken on a life of (their) own and will play out in some fashion, for better or worse. Time will tell. “In the meantime, we should continue with the original plan for joint planning and cooper- ation. The sewer project in Carlton Township is far too important to jeopardize at this stage of the plan. We urge the City of Hastings to look past this bump in the road and continue the excellent cooperative efforts with our townships. We have come too far to throw the baby out with the wash water and should hold our respective organizations above the selfish differences usually associated with situations like this. Hard choices will have to be made, but we will make them for the betterment of our respective organizations. “Until cooler heads prevail, we thank the City of Hastings for your understanding, patience and help in this process.” The Joint Planning Committee was established five years ago with the goal of developing cooperation between the city and townships to allow planned growth in both Hastings and the surrounding communities. The Joint Services Area Agreement would allow urban services (sewer, water and police) from the City of Hastings to assist with commercial developments in Rutland and Hastings townships. The agreement with Carlton Township would be limited to bringing sewer services into that township. The intent is to develop cooperation between neighboring jurisdictions. Last week, during the city’s regular April planning commission meeting, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield gave an update on the Joint Planning Committee which included a request from Rutland Charter Township for modification of the joint plan to include the site of the former Ferris farm and all areas in between that site and the currently proposed boundary, in the area to be included in the urban services agreement and limited service agreement area. Pennock Hospital officials are pursuing a plan to build a new hospital facility on the Ferris site. During Monday’s council meeting, Mansfield said he appreciated Brown and Carpenter’s challenge to the city to continue pursuing a joint plan, adding that he felt, “In the long-term, this is in the best interest of the greater Hastings community.” Councilman Don Bowers said that both citizens and elected officials need to make their decisions based on accurate and reliable information. “Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation out there,” said Bowers. “This is a unique cooperative situation with set priorities ... we represent our constituents, we’re not here to knock somebody down because of misinformation ... it’s time we took our position seriously.” Brown said he agreed. “We are so far ahead of what anyone else in the state has been able to accom- United Steel Workers representatives (from left) Peggy Lewis, Perry Newton, Rick Massengill and Brenda Sanders pose with a copy of the resolution approved by the Hastings City Council to buy American products whenever possible. Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council Vice President Julie Nakfoor-Pratt, President Terri Bourdo and Executive Director Karen Jousma accept a signed proclamation from Hastings Mayor Bob May in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. plish,” he noted. “This is not a flame-out; not if I can help it. We just have to be patient and take one day at a time. That’s all there is to it. “Last Wednesday in Rutland (Township), 25 people made it look like the whole township was in favor, and that’s not true,” he added. “This (the JPC) is too good not to make it work.” Hastings Mayor Bob May said he is proud of all the work people have put into the JPC and what it has been able to accomplish so far. “I sure hope we can make this work,” he said. “I hope we can keep working on this and get it through.” Barry County Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson, who represents both Hastings and Carlton townships, said he agreed with May, Brown and Carpenter that the JPC should proceed. In other business, the council: • Presented members of the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council with a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council Executive Director Karen Jousma accepted the proclamation, thanked the city council, and presented the city with a pinwheel planter. “They are called Pinwheels for Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention Council is distributing them and planting pinwheel gardens to represent the prevention of child abuse in our county,” she said. • Approved a resolution, presented by the United Steel Workers Union, to buy American products whenever possible. The resolution was passed by a 6-2 vote, Council members Brenda McNabb-Stange and Barry Wood cast the dissenting votes, stating that they did not wish to put their names to a resolution that may be impossible to keep since it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine products’ country of origin. • Held a second reading on and adopted an ordinance regarding insurance require- ments for taxi cabs, which stated that the minimum amount of insurance required would be, “as set forth from time to time by resolution of the city council.” In related action, by a 7-1 vote, the council approved a resolution setting the minimum amounts of liability insurance for the operation of a taxi cab within the city. McNabb-Stange cast the sole dissenting vote. During the discussion, she said she felt the minimum general liability amounts set forth by the city council of $300,000, $100,000 for the injury or death of an individual and $300,000 for the injury or death of more than one person, and $50,000 for property damage were too low. • Appointed Council Member Frank Campbell as the city’s representative to the Michigan Participating Insurance Plan. • Approved a request from Tracy Solmes, director of children’s ministries at First Presbyterian Church, to close West Center Street, between Church Street and Broadway from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, when the church conducts its annual vacation Bible school. • Held the first readings of two ordinances, one regarding crisis mentoring homes as a special use permit in a singlefamily residential area; and another regarding designation and enforcement of flood-prone hazard areas. • Approved a resolution opposing funding cuts to the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension and the MSU Agricultural Experiment Station. • Accepted the resignation of Fred Kogge from the Hastings City Planning Commission due to health reasons. • Approved a motion to allow the mayor and clerk to sign an annual service contract with Green Gables Haven, a shelter for women and children. • Awarded a bid to TerHorst and TOWNSHIPS URGE, continued on page 6 Jazz festival visits three communities Friday night by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When the Thornapple Arts Council holds its fifth annual jazz festival Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, music lovers may be able to enjoy their jazz a little closer to home. Delton, Hastings and Middleville will each host a free jazz concert. "We are really excited about expanding the jazz festival to Delton and Middleville this year. By expanding, we will showcase our fantastic communities to more people, so they will see first-hand that Barry County is a wonderful place to live, work and play," said Thornapple Arts Council Executive Director Andre Wiegand. "The festival features bands from 26 different schools from around the state. We also have several professional and college bands this year. Bob Hartig Quartet, Keith Hall Trio, WMU Drum Choir, Alma College Steel Drum Band and the headliner, the Paul Keller Orchestra. With the lineup and number of bands we have, no question, this festival is going to be dynamite.” At 7 p.m. Friday evening, the Keith Hall Trio will perform at the Delton District Library, 330 N. Grove St. (M-43) Delton. In Middleville at 6 p.m. Friday, Jazzam will be the opening act at a concert at the Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. Middleville Road (M-37). From 7 to 9 p.m. the Bob Hartig Quartet will take the stage. Things get started earlier in Hastings. The jazz festival begins at 11 a.m. with area middle and high school bands performing at Hastings City Bank and Hastings Public Library and continuing through the afternoon. State Grounds Coffee House, MainStreet Bank, Jefferson Street Gallery, Laura’s HEArt Studio, Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro and County Seat Restaurant will host afternoon and evening performances. "We are delighted to once again have Hastings City Bank as our sponsor. The event is also supported by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Without the support of these organizations, the festival would not be possible," said Wiegand. "The Thornapple Arts Council could not put this event on without our volunteers, local businesses and venue hosts and our members. We are grateful for their willingness to make the festival a success." Appearing at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., will host the following: Grant High School Jazz Band, 11 a.m.; Lowell Middle School Jazz Band, 12 p.m.; DeWitt High School Jazz Band, 1 p.m.; Brandon Middle School Jazz Band, 2 p.m.; DeWitt Middle School Jazz Band, 3 p.m.; Battle Creek Lakeview Middle School Jazz Band, 4 p.m.; Hastings High School Night Jazz Band, 5 p.m.; Byron Center West Middle School Jazz Band, 6 p.m.; Jackson Parkside Middle School Jazz Band, 7 p.m.; and Les Jazz Big Band Jazz 9 p.m. Performing at Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St., will be St. Louis Middle School Jazz Band, 11 a.m.; St. Louis High School Jazz Band, 12 p.m.; West Michigan Home School Jazz Band, 1 p.m.; Portland Middle School Jazz Band, 2 p.m.; Paramount Academy Jazz Band, 3 p.m.; Grand Rapids West Catholic Jazz Band, 4 p.m.; and the High School All-Star Band rehearsal will begin at 5 p.m. State Grounds Coffee Shop, 108 E. State St., will host a vocal and jazz guitar performance by local musician Tony LaJoye at noon. In the evening, the Grand Rapids West Catholic Room 103 Combo will play at 6 p.m. followed by the Grand Rapids Central High School Jazz Combo at 8 p.m. County Seat Restaurant and Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson St., will feature a piano performance by local keyboard artist Mark Ramsey from noon to 2 p.m. and a concert by Uptown Jazz and Blues, sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy, from 8 p.m. until midnight. MainStreet Bank, 629 W. State St., will host the following: Ionia High School Steel Drum Band, 3 p.m.; St. Louis High School Steel Drum Band, 4 p.m.; Hastings High School Steel Drum Band, 5 p.m.; Strike Steel Drum Band, 6 p.m.; and the Alma College Steel Drum Band, 7 p.m. Laura’s HEArt Studio on North Michigan Avenue across from city hall will host local groups on Friday. The Jazzam Combo will play, beginning at 4 p.m., and The Blue Notes will make its appearance at 6:30 p.m. Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson St., will host Jazz 4 at 6:30 p.m. and the Hopkins High School Jazz Combo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rounding out the roster of Friday venues is Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, 105 E. State St. The brew pub will host a performance by the Tony LaJoye Jazz Trio from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, the jazz continues in Hastings starting at 10 a.m. at Central Auditorium, 509 S. Broadway with the Hastings High School Day Jazz Band, followed by the Portland High School Jazz Band at 10:20 a.m.; Grand Rapids West Catholic High School, 10:40 a.m.; Laingsburg High School Jazz Band, 11 a.m.; Mason High School Jazz Band, 11:20 a.m.; and the Lakewood High School Jazz Band, 11:40 a.m. After a brief break at noon, the music resumes for the afternoon. The after-lunch lineup includes: Coopersville High School Jazz Band, 12:20 p.m.; Caledonia High School Jazz Band, 12:40 p.m.; Tri-County High School Jazz Band, 1 p.m.; Homer High School Jazz Band, 1:20 p.m.; Wayland High School Jazz Band, 1:40 p.m.; Thornapple-Kellogg High School Jazz Band, 2 p.m.; and Spring Lake High School Jazz Band, 2:20 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., the action moves next door to the multi-purpose room at Hastings Middle School where Keith Hall will direct the Western Michigan University Drum Choir. At 6 p.m., the High School All-Star Band will open the feature concert at Central Auditorium. The headliner concert is the only festival concert that charges admission. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students and $5 for children 12 years and The Paul Keller Orchestra is the headline act for the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival this weekend. under. Thornapple Arts Council members, or those who become members before the concert Saturday, also will receive a ticket. Memberships are available at any of the venues on Friday night or by calling the arts council. The all-star band is comprised of students from the participating high schools. Each band director is allowed to nominate one student for each of the four basic jazz sections: rhythm, saxophone, trumpet and trombone, ranking them as their first, second, third and fourth choices. The selection committee starts by trying to give each director his or her first choice, but if the selection does not give balanced instrumentation, then they are given their second, third or fourth choices until all parts are covered and all schools represented. The students rehearse at their own homes or schools until the Friday and Saturday after- noon practices during the festival prior to their performance. "The Paul Keller Orchestra performed our first year, in 2004. They were super then, and we don't expect anything less this year. Brandon Cooper, a Hastings High School alum, is a trumpeter in the band,” said Wiegand. Music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy more music on Saturday night. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the Walldorff will host a festival encore performance by the Bob Hartig Quartet. The County Seat Restaurant and Lounge will host Mike Scory Jazz Piano from 7 to 11 p.m., and Tony LaJoye will offer up jazz guitar and vocals from 8 to 11 p.m. at Fall Creek Restaurant. For a complete jazz festival schedule and information about venue hosts, call 269-9452002 or log on to www.thornapplearts.org. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Judge needs to keep church out of courtroom To the editor: Once again, Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher has used religion in his courtroom to issue ultimatums. Several years ago, he awarded custody of a child to a grandmother instead of the father, after the child’s mother died. One of the reasons he denied parental rights to the father? He didn’t take her to church. In last week’s ‘Court News’ in the Banner, Judge Fisher offered to suspend jail time to Kathleen Lyn Norris if she paid part of her fines and attended church services upon her release from jail. If his ultimatum does not smack of the religious crusades of the Middle Ages, I don’t know what does. I don’t believe Judge Fisher has the right to do this. He is proselytizing from the bench. Does he seriously think people who go to church don’t sin through committing crime? Is he also going to tell her which church to attend? What about a temple or mosque? What if she’s an atheist? Maybe he’ll take her to church with him and convert her. This is wrong in so many ways, and I now understand why the American Civil Liberties Union gets involved in travesties like this. Be careful, though. If Judge Fisher continues to draw attention to Hastings through his continued “religion by verdict,” it’s only a matter of time before the Christmas nativity scene on the courthouse lawn is no longer allowed. Chris Norton, Hastings Single-payer system has many benefits To the editor: One out of every $7 spent in the United States is spent on health care, and according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, $1 out of every $5 spent in our country will be on health care by 2015. Yet, in spite of huge expenditures, according to the World Health Organization, the U.S. has the lowest life expectancy and highest infant mortality rate among 15 industrialized nations. It is time for the citizens of this country to demand health care reform from our elected representatives in the form of a single-payer health care system. A single-payer health care system would remove health care from control by private insurance companies who have primary responsibility, not to their paying subscribers, but to provide profit to their stockholders. Such profit comes from selling insurance to the healthy and too often denying claims to those who really need medical care coverage. In addition, with a single-payer health care system, doctors could reduce paperwork and costs by dealing with only one agency, instead of multiple and confusing individual insurance companies. This could streamline the health care system and render it more efficient. Right now, large and small businesses in this country are staggering under the weight of the current employer-provider system. For example, for every car that GM has sitting in a car lot to sell in the U.S., it has spent more than $1,500 for workers’ health care insurance. Compare this to a car produced by GM in Canada, for which health care costs total less than $200. A single-payer health care system could serve as an incentive for businesses to produce right here in the U.S. We all get sick. We all need health care. This issue is too important. Congress is addressing this issue right now. Contact President Obama, Senators Levin and Stabenow, as well as your U.S. representative, to let them know that we need their support for HR676, a single-payer health care plan for the American people. Write Us A Letter Kathleen Oliver, Middleville Newspapers play a vital role in a strong community In recent months, I’m sure you’ve read or heard coverage on the crisis facing our country’s newspaper industry. With the bigger metro newspapers reporting plans to cancel days of publication, filing for bankruptcy, cutting staff and, in some cases, closing altogether, it should concern citizens across the nation with the role newspapers play in the fabric of their respective communities. Newspapers play an important part in the promotion of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools and local government. The overall economic stability of any community will be impacted by the viability of its local newspaper. Recently, Booth Newspapers, owners of the Grand Rapids Press, announced plans to stop publishing the Ann Arbor News, and limiting publishing days in Flint, Saginaw and Bay City. At the same time, major changes were announced at the Kalamazoo Gazette, Jackson Citizen Patriot and Muskegon Chronicle. And recently, the Detroit News and Free Press announced plans to reduce both their in-home delivery to only three days and the size of the remaining products. Large newspaper groups all over the nation are changing the way they do business just to deal with the economic slowdown across the country. But the problem isn’t restricted to print. The economic crisis is impacting companies throughout the media business, including Google, Yahoo and Microsoft, the broadcast networks, cable companies and radio conglomerates. No one is exempt. And we’re not alone; other companies and industries across the country are faced with adjusting to new sets of rules and a new economic model demanding they re-engineer their businesses or fall by the wayside. Understanding the importance of the newspaper industry to Michigan, State Rep. Brian Calley, the ranking Republican on the House Tax Policy Committee, recently proposed legislation exempting newspapers from the Michigan Business Tax (MBT). "If it weren’t for the Detroit newspapers, Kwame (Kilpatrick) would still be texting away at the Manoogian Mansion," Calley said. "Newspapers play a vital role to keep government honest, transparent and open to the people, and the Legislature should help them stay viable." In a recent Michigan Press Association newsletter, Calley said, "Newspapers have been hard hit by the state’s weak economy. Even with the advent of the Internet, newspapers are still the primary medium (through which) people learn about government operations in their local areas," he said. "Michigan as a whole would be much worse off if newspapers became a thing of the past." Calley went on to say that even with the Internet, he’s concerned “Joe and Jane Six-Pack” won’t get the news they need. Newspapers across the country have the reputation for digging in and getting all the news. Watergate wasn’t identified by a radio, TV or Internet company, it was due to the dedication of two journalists, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, working at the Washington Post, exposing the Nixon Administration for its role in the Democratic Headquarters break-in that led to President Nixon’s resignation. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 5 Teen’s death considered accidental by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A 15-year-old Johnstown Township boy died Saturday, April 11, from injuries suffered the previous day after he allegedly placed a blood pressure cuff around his neck and inflated the air pressure, the Michigan State Police reported to the media. Donavin Prough, an eighth grader at Hastings Middle School, was discovered by two friends shortly after noon April 10 at his home in Johnstown Township. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was placed on life support. He was removed from life support Saturday night at the request of his family. Prough was reportedly home alone at the time of the incident, which is being called accidental by investigators. Prough was described by school officials as a well-liked individual who enjoyed skateboarding, cycling and racing. He was a naturally curious teen, and it is speculated that he was experimenting with the reaction to the loss of oxygen when the accident occurred. Fenimore Johnson, a psychologist with Kalamazoo County, said the act of placing a blood pressure cuff around the neck may be linked to what is sometimes called the choking game, or just “Choke,” played by some young people today. “It is a variation on a series of such incidents that have been practiced over the years,” Johnson said. “I have not heard of this particular act, but it may have been the same type of incident.” Johnson said the act of trying to cut off oxygen to the brain is a way for people to experience a “high” and has been going on in one way or another for many years. “I do not know the particulars of this incident,” Johnson said, “but it may have been similar to other incidents that are well documented.” The death was the third that struck the Hastings Middle School in the past year, all during vacation periods. During spring break 2008, Dylan Dennie, 14, also an eighth grader, was killed when a TEEN, continued on page 7 Meetings should make Rutland Twp. residents proud To the editor: When was the last time you saw folks – complete strangers prior to a township meeting – hanging around afterward sharing stories and discussing the possibilities of their future? For residents of Rutland Township, you could say it was March 30 at the township hall where a large crowd turned out. I was struck by the way everyone handled themselves and the positive attitude that was in the air. One resident, arriving late because of parent-teacher conferences, noted the mood while asking his questions. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department representatives Regina Young, Eric Pessel and Carl Polich, were brilliant in their presentation Sewer 101. They gave a tour that showed aerial views of encroaching sewer systems on both Podunk and Algonquin lakes. Many were described as being outdated and would be expensive or impossible to replace. The Southwest Barry Sewer and Wastewater Authority, headed by Mark Doster, then laid out a plan that would solve the problems in detail. He informed residents of the benefits and the savings if the instillation were to take place soon. This is due in large to the low cost of the sewer pipe itself at this time. Also there is a possibility of joining with a local fiber optic cable carrier to defer the cost. All in all, it was very refreshing to see an informative, smooth-flowing meeting unfold. The cookies weren’t bad, either. At the April 8 meeting, the Rutland Township board sensed the urgent mood of the large crowd on hand. It was noted that while this was an issue involving Pennock Hospital for now, almost 70 percent of the residents around Podunk Lake had signed a petition supporting the sewer plan for their community. We should be very proud of our Rutland Township board members. Bill Hanshaw, a trustee, stood up and assured everyone they would do what is best for Rutland Township, and on this particular issue, time was of the essence. Rob Lee, a trustee, then motioned to grant an easement for the sewer authority to service the new hospital. With board members from Pennock Hospital, the City of Hastings and other townships looking on, they did the right thing and voted for the will of the people. I believe the rest of the townships in Barry County will pay attention to what happened that night. If they follow Rutland’s lead, our county will be one that attracts new business instead of becoming stagnant. There seems to be a new breeze blowing, a get-it-done attitude out there right now, and in Rutland Charter Township it’s gaining momentum. It’s something to see, and we should be very proud. Rick Mason, Podunk Lake Hayden named Kiwanis student of the month Thornapple Manor receives national honors for exemplary customer satisfaction Thornapple Manor has received My InnerView’s Excellence in Action award, a national honor recognizing the facility’s commitment to superior customer satisfaction. The award, presented annually, recognizes nursing homes that have made a commitment to superior customer or workforce satisfaction. “This year’s award recipients truly demonstrate their dedication to excellent customer satisfaction,” said Brad Shiverick, vice president of research at My InnerView. “This is an exceptional group of providers and their efforts should be recognized.” My InnerView, the applied research and quality-improvement solutions provider that presents the annual award, supports leaders across the entire senior care profession with tools to measure, benchmark and improve performance. This year ’s award for superior customer satisfaction was presented to any My InnerView customer who completed a resident or family satisfaction survey in 2008, had a minimum 30 percent response rate and scored in the top 10 percent of qualifying facilities on the question “What is your recommendation of this facility to others?” in terms of the percentage of respondents rating the nursing home as “excellent.” The customer satisfaction award was presented to 365 nursing homes this year. “This award reflects upon Thornapple Manor’s caring and committed staff, who provide excellent care to our residents, day in and day out, throughout the year,” said Administrator Jim DeYoung. “I congratulate and thank all of them for the commitment to quality.” Thornapple Manor specializes in both long-term skilled nursing care, as well as short-term inpatient rehab. Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung says the Excellence in Action award reflects upon the skilled nursing facility’s “caring and committed staff.” HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM 232 West Grand Street • Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (269) 948-4400 • FAX (269) 948-4425 Web Site: www.hassk12.org A Building & Site Improvement Fund Proposal, What’s Up With That? By Richard S. Satterlee Superintendent of Schools If you’re a homeowner like me, you know it’s never a pleasant experience when a service person says it’s time to replace our furnace or roof. But in order to maintain the value of your home-one of the biggest investments you’ve ever made-you come up with the money, even if it means dipping into savings or putting off a muchneeded vacation. It’s a fact, too, that our school buildings in Hastings often need major repairs. We need to keep them in great shape not only for the safety of our students, but also to provide students with an environment conducive for learning. For example, the roof system in parts of Hastings Middle School is nearing the end of its useful life. The Science lab at Hastings High School needs to be restructured to meet the requirements of the MERIT curriculum. If any one of these items or the many others facing the school system needed to be replaced this year, the money to pay for it would have to be taken from the Hastings Area School System’s general fund budget. This budget covers student educational needs, providing funding for such things as up-to-date textbooks, computers, salaries and supplies. In Hastings, we want to preserve those precious dollars for student needs and we are certain we have come up with the best plan to do just that. Michigan law allows school systems to ask district voters to levy millage to create an “improvement fund” intended solely for the purpose of keeping school facilities in good repair. The Kiwanis student of the month for March is Brad Hayden (right) shown with his parents, Jim and Karla Hayden. During the Kiwanis meeting at which he was honored Hayden, modestly confining his comments to his accomplishments on the basketball scene and busy off court community activities, acknowledge that he is not a gifted public speaker. Much to the delight of supporting Hastings fans, Hayden was a key element in a team effort by the Hastings High School boys varsity basketball team that made it to the “elite eight,” winning the regional tournament and finishing a 19-7 season. In addition to athletic prowess, Hayden has been a four-year member of the student council serving as president this year, three years an alderman; achieved two years as a National Honor Society student; volunteered to help with the Adopt-A-Highway program; supported the auction for Green Gables Haven, and found time to be a part of Relay For Life, American Cancer Society. Hayden selected Relay For Life as his recipient of the $50 donated by Kiwanis. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 That’s what we’re asking voters to consider on May 5th. At the annual school election, a ballot question will ask voters to approve a levy of one mill for a period of five years. If voters support this levy for the Hastings Area School System, it will generate approximately $534,000 annually. Assuming the state equalized value is fifty percent of the value of a home, the owner of a home in Hastings Area School System’s District that has a market value of $100,000, would pay an additional $50 per year in property taxes, or less than one dollar per week. It is important to note that sinking funds are restrictive. They cannot be used to pay salaries of district employees, create new school programs, or pay for routine custodial services, preventive maintenance, or minor repairs. What they can be used for are purchasing, erecting, remodeling, or repairing facilities, site acquisitions or improvements, and acquiring or installing technology infrastructure. Some examples of what we could use the fund for include electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, tuck pointing, and paving. Establishing a building and improvement fund makes good financial sense. It not only helps the district meet immediate needs, but sets aside reserves to address future needs as well. Other nearby school districts agree that there is wisdom in setting up such a reserve fund. The entire Hastings Area School System is keenly aware of how fortunate we are to work in this community. Time and again, the Hastings community has supported our efforts to provide the best education for our children in a safe and pleasant environment. As lucky as the staff is, we know the students who attend our schools are the true beneficiaries of the Hastings community’s continuous goodwill. For those who have questions about the sinking fund proposal, please call me at 948-4400 and I will be happy to provide more information. Thank you for being an informed voter. 77533895 �Page 6 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner TOWNSHIPS URGE, continued from page 3 Rinzema for the Bob King Park booster station and restroom project for a total of $534,995; and an estimated bid of $7,980 with a unit price of $2.85 per linear foot to Centrie Concrete Cutting LLC for concrete and asphalt saw cutting in the city as recommended by the Director of Public Service Tim Girrbach. • Approved a motion to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign an agreement with Joseph and Sharon Kubek, 201 E. State St. and Spicer Development LLC, 520 E. Railroad St., which would allow the city to locate the proposed riverwalk behind the utility poles and hydrants on their property. • Set a special workshop meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, to hear a report on the draft budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year and a public hearing on the final list for the sidewalk special assessment district, which includes areas on Clinton, North Broadway, Market Street, Cook Road and State Street at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27. • Approved a motion to suspend the provision in Robert’s Rules of Order which requires governing bodies to make a formal motion before discussing an issue. In his communication to the council, Mansfield stated that it is often difficult to understand an issue and make an appropriate motion without previously discussing the matter. • Approved a motion to change the starting time of all regular city council meetings to 7 p.m. starting with the first meeting in June, on Monday, June 8. The motion passed 7-1, with Bowers casting the dissenting vote. Worship Together… Area Obituaries John W. Howell Delbert Eugene Jenks Neva E. Mikesell MIDDLEVILLE - John W. Howell, age 90, of Middleville, passed away April 8, 2009 at Metro Health Hospital, Grand Rapids. John was born October 12, 1918 in Dothan, Alabama. He was married to Arvella J. Crane on August 5, 1943. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #231, V.F.W. Post 7581, Wayland, Eastern Star and the U.S. Army Core of Engineers. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and founder and board member of White’s Products Credit Union. He was employed at Bradford Whites. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arvella J. Howell. Surviving are two daughters, Velma (Curth) Bonney of Boise, Idaho and Linda (Gerald) Riva of Middleville; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Beeler Funeral home, Middleville. Under Auspices Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5303 S. Cedar St., Building 1, Lansing, MI 48911. Arrangements made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. DOWLING - Delbert Eugene Jenks, of Dowling, passed on to the next world in his home on April 4, 2009. He was age 82, and his impact in this world can only be described as humble and inspiring. Delbert was born on December 3, 1926 to Elmer and Estelle (Neff) Jenks, he has now followed his three brothers, four sisters, his parents, and his wife of 44 years, Mary Jane (McCarty) Jenks. His sister Halcion Walker lives in Bad Axe. He was raised mostly by his father in Marshall, after his mother was killed in an auto accident when he was just three years old. He joined the Navy directly after graduating high school, where he served two tours of duty near the end of World War II. He worked at Kellogg’s his entire career, making sure to provide the best for his children: Jon, Bonnie Stanley, and Frank. He was a loving grandfather to six grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel, Matthew, Sarah, Colin, and Terese, and a wonderful uncle to several nieces and nephews. Delbert loved sports, especially the Detroit Tigers. He made it a point to make a family trip or two most every year until recently. He saw a triple play at Tiger Stadium, Denny McClain win his 30th game, and the final game of the World Series in 1984! Oh, he loved baseball. He coached little league many years in Banfield. He played church softball into his sixties. In his day, he could knock down the pins...and there’s a bowling trophy collection to prove it. He liked to be outside and work in the yard and garden and pool. He almost never took medications, always choosing to tough-it-out. He missed Mary Jane terribly since her passing, and found it harder and harder to find the motivation to get out. But he didn’t pass away sad, because of God’s love shone him through many people, lead by Pastor Patti Harpole and a fine Pennock Home Hospice team. He was a nice man. An honest man. And he will be missed. A funeral service and celebration of Delbert’s life was held Thursday, April 9, 2009, at his church, the Country Chapel United Methodist Church, in Dowling. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to Pennock Home Hospice or Country Chapel to support their ministry. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. CHARLOTTE - Neva E. Mikesell, age 75, devoted and loving mother and grandmother, passed away in her home Thursday, April 9, 2009, following a courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Union County, Indiana, December 16, 1933, the daughter of Christopher and Mary Beard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Willard L. Mikesell. She leaves behind her three children: Ann Mikesell Ringrose (Tom Eckel), Terri Morton (Brad), and Jim Mikesell; two stepchildren, Kathy Vigue (Jeff), and Tom Mikesell; 13 grandchildren: Nicole, Michelle, and Kevin Ringrose; Renae, Shawna and Kay Morton; Samantha and Christopher Mikesell; Glenn and Barbara Vigue; Mary Jane Mikesell; and Amber and Brianna Eckel. Neva had two brothers, the oldest died when she was three; the other was killed in World War II when she was 12. She moved to Indian River with her family in 1948 and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1951. Following graduation she went to work for the State of Michigan. In 1953 she started to work for the House of Representatives, and worked for Congressman Knox in Washington D. C. in 1956. In 1962 she became the first female Journal Clerk in the House of Representatives. In 1967 she attained her private pilot’s license. She retired from the staff of the Clerk of the House of Representatives in 1995. Neva was a member of the First Congregational Church; a life member of the VFW Aux. 2406 (past president); a member of the American Legion Aux. 42; an Eaton County Shriner’s Club Lady; a member of GFWC; and a volunteer worker for HayesGreen-Beach Hospital. She loved to travel and had many travel adventures with her husband, family and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Philip Hobson officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the V. F. W. Maple City Post #2406. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. 77533776 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Second Sunday of Easter, April 19Communion 8 and 10:45. 9:30 Sunday School. Noisy Offering. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 6 p.m. Menders. Saturday - 8 a.m. Trustee work day; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 12 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 MIDDLEVILLE - Robert P. Adgate, age 94, of Middleville, passed away April 11, 2009 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Robert was born January 23, 1915 in Middleville, the son of Eugene W. Adgate and Pearl S. Schively. He graduated from high school in 1932. He was employed at General Motors in Grand Rapids and retired after 38 years of service as a tool and die maker. Robert enjoyed gardening, pheasant hunting, deer hunting, fishing, golfing and bowled on leagues in Wayland and Hastings. He was on Yankee Springs two leagues. He enjoyed card games and gambling. Most of all he was a caring and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia Blossom of Middleville, Judith Carl Simkins of Wayland, and Jacquelyn Lewis and Joe Wernette of Middleville; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and dear friends from Sandy’s Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Violet E. Adgate. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Beeler Funeral Home. Rev. Scott E Manning officiating. Interment Robbins Cemetery, Gun Lake-Wayland. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Angie M. Olsen Angie M. Olsen, age 99, former resident of Hastings, MI and Sun City, AZ passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids. She was born on February 6, 1910 in Hastings, the daughter of Grace (Danhoff) and William A. Hitchcock. She is proceeded in death by her first husband, Leslie E. Hawthorne and her second husband, Raymond N.Olsen; brother, James Hitchcock and her grandson, Ervin G. McLauchlan, Ill. Surviving are her children, Leslie (Robert L.) Branch of Middleville and Hudson, FL, Suzanne (Ervin Jr.) McLauchlan of Ada, Michael J. Hawthorne of Hastings, Myra (Walter, II) Kreitlow of Tallahassee, FL, Melinda (Dr. Brady) Banta of Jonesboro, AK; step-son, Hal Olsen of Delton and a special family friend, Beverly Newton of Nashville. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and private services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings at a later date. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. In loving memory of our dear Mother Dena Ackerson who passed away seven years ago on April 21, 2002 Norman W. and Margaret F. Crase Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes Robert R. Adgate WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 BATTLE CREEK - There will be a combined Memorial Service, for Norman W. and Margaret F. Crase of Battle Creek, formerly of Banfield on Thursday, April 23. 2009, 11 a.m., at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, 9275 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. 77533898 She was a mother so very rare Content in her home and always there On earth she toiled, in heaven she rests God bless you Mom. You were one of the best. Lovingly remembered by her daughters, Mary & Julie Ackerson �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 7 Jondahl to speak at Friday Forum Newborn Babies BOY, Ethan Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. to Sara Canfield of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Grace Christine, born at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. to Jennifer Madsen of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Addison Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. to Sabrina and Floyd Fender of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Johnathon James, born at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. to Ariel M. Grooten and James M. Hill of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Eliana Sunshine, born at Pennock Hospital on March 25, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. to Mary Snowden and Robert Ticer of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Aiden Andrew, born at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. to Sylvia Teixeira and Jonathan Hook of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on March 30, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. to Sarah and Chad Keizer of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Wyatt Allan, born at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. to Michelle and Scott Roy of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on March 31, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. to Amanda and Josh Malik of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. Area Obituaries Donavin M. Prough Marjorie (Parker) Ostroth June 29, 1910 - April 13, 2008 Keepsakes Keepsakes wrapped and tucked away Memories for another day Placed with those of generations Meant for future contemplations Keepsakes that are held most dear Stay close at hand from year to year Treasures that will bring a smile Comfort for a little while Glimpses of a life once shared Cherished now by those who cared The ones that play the finest part The keepsakes carried in the heart 77533878 able while they last. For more information, call Rosemary Anger at 269-945-8750 or e-mail barrydems@sbcglobal.net. For more information on Jondahl, go to www.michiganprospect.org. Hastings church to host Ramsey simulcast To counteract the hopelessness of national, state and personal economic struggles, First Presbyterian Church of Hastings is inviting the public to attend a Dave Ramsey simulcast, “Town Hall for Hope” at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the event will be held in the church’s sanctuary. Ramsey is a personal money-management expert, best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover and a committed Christian. In the opening half hour, he will offer straight talk about the economy, recession, foreclosures and more. Ramsey will give background on the economic situation and talk about what people should be doing with their money during the present time. He also will spend an hour answering questions by phone and e-mail, through social networking sites like Facebook and other Internet media venues like Twitter and YouTube. For more information on the “Town Hall for Hope,” check out the Web site at www.townhallforhope.com. The Presbyterian church is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the county courthouse. TEEN, continued from page 5 friend accidentally shot him with a handgun thought to be unloaded. That accident occurred in the 100 block of West Center Street on April 6. Over the recent Christmas break, Hastings sixth grader Bryce “Bubba” Worthington, 11, lost a battle with cancer on Dec. 31. Richard Satterlee, Hastings Schools Superintendent, said that all three deaths were tragic and had an effect on the entire school system. “Anytime you lose a student, a very young child, that loss of potential is tragic,” Satterlee said. “It’s like being kicked in the stomach. “We expect our children to maximize their potential, and this is just out of the proper order of the way things are supposed to happen.” Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, with interment at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to the family. “ S t r etchi n g ” Henney’s House of Gifts Unique Gifts & Collectibles “Your repair dollars go further at” 30% THISS AUTO Hastings O F F STOREWIDE STARTING MON., APRIL 16TH – SAT., APRIL 25TH BARGAIN TABLE ITEMS 70% OFF NO LAY- HASTINGS - James I. Houghtalin, age 87 a life long resident of the Hastings area, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. James was born March 11, 1922 and graduated from Hastings High School in1940, the son of Arthur and Nina (Myers) Houghtalin. He married Jacqueline Thomas which ended in divorce. He enlisted into the United States Air Corp. becoming a flying officer and pilot of the famous B-29 Flying Fortress. James married Donna Faye Black in 1968, she passed away in 1991. He was also preceded in death by his parents, baby brother Lee and a sister, Merlyn Sandeen. James was a past member of the Hastings Jaycees, present member of the American Legion Post 45, Hastings Elks Lodge, Hastings Moose Lodge. Other interests were a flying instructor at the Hastings Air Port, boating on Lake Michigan, real estate, rental properties, and he took much pleasure in renovating and living part time at the Centennial family farm. James is survived by his best friend Brunhilda Wales; son, Lynn (Rita) Houghtalin of Hastings, step-son, C. David Black and Carla Jo Lowinski of Hastings; granddaughter, Melinda Claflin and greatgrandchildren, Makayla and Kayden Claflin of Grand Ledge, also many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Striker Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Memorials can be made to the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. Give the gift of NEWS! Send friends and family a gift subscription to The BANNER! To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 AWAYS PLEASE 1117 W. Green Street (Across from Dairy Queen), Hastings 269-945-5660 New Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-4 • Closed Sun. • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service 77533945 BATTLE CREEK - Donavin M. Prough, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2009. Donavin was born January 21, 1994 in Battle Creek, the son of Donald Barnes and Mychelle Prough. An eighth grader at Hastings Middle School, Donavin loved to fish and enjoyed skateboarding, cycles, hunting, racing, and liked to repair things. He also enjoyed Awana Club and the youth group at Pleasantview Family Church but mostly loved hanging out with his grandfather. He is survived by his parents: Donald Barnes (Christie Smith) and Mychelle Prough, brothers: Matthew Barnes and Logan Mears, a sister: Trinity Mears, grandparents: Anna Prough, Danny Prough, Thomas Barnes, and Devine Ormsby, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 16, 2009, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S Grove (M43), Delton. Interment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. James I. Houghtalin he chairs the State of Michigan Board of Ethics. Beverages will be served at the forum. The luncheon is brown bag, so guests should bring their own lunches, but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will be avail- By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 77533794 Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Dennis Thiss, Owner 77533953 BOY, Michael Jay Townsend, born at Ingham Medical Center on April 7, 2009 at 1:55 a.m. to Maria Minnich and Mike Townsend of Clarksville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Grandparents include Don and Jeannine Service of Hastings. The Barry County Democratic Party will host its first speaker of the renewed Friday Forum at noon April 24 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. The revamped fourth Friday Forum will host Lynn Jondahl to take on the system of government in Michigan and the prospect for a state constitutional convention. Jondahl currently serves as executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. In December of 1994, he ended 22 years of service as a state representative from the East Lansing and Meridian Township area. For 12 years, he chaired the House Taxation Committee and played a key role in many taxation issues, especially those focused on education finance reform. As a legislator, he sponsored and led efforts to enact major environmental and consumer protection legislation, including Michigan’s Mandatory Deposit Act, or “Bottle Bill,” the Sand Dune Protection Act, the Generic Drug Act, the Handicapper Civil Rights Act. In 1994, he gave up his House seat to run for the Democratic nomination for governor. From 1995 through July of 2002, Jondahl served as co-director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University. From November of 2002 through January of 2003, he served as director of transition for the new administration of Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Lt. Gov. John Cherry. Jondahl’s legislative experience followed work as a campus pastor (he was ordained a minister in the United Church of Christ upon graduation from Yale University Divinity School). He is a member of the Michigan Budget and Tax Policy Project Advisory Board, and �Page 8 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SEWER, continued from page 1 Lake Odessa Next week the depot complex will be open on both Saturday and Sunday for a rummage sale, an annual event. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The sale is on Saturday only, but the buildings will be open for viewers on Sunday. Permanent exhibits are on display Dates are April 25 and 26. On Sunday hours 2 to 5. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be on May 14 when Shannon White will be the speaker. She is a staff member of the Historical Society of Michigan with responsibilities especially on the Centennial Farm program and also the annual history day in spring when students compete with their essays on historical topics. This is a growing event. Central UMC held its Maundy Thursday event with a simple meal followed by an usual ritual and communion. Each table had a reader who extinguished the candle at his or her table when finished. Good Friday services were held at Central United Methodist Church last week. Rev. Mark Jarvie and Rev. David Flegel took part in the service, and the host pastor brought the message. He also sang and played guitar. The chancel choir sang, as well. Next week, Arbor day is to be observed in Lake Odessa at noon on Wednesday, April 22. Many families hosted out-of-town adult children who came home for Easter. Among them were the family of John and Darcy Scheidt of Marquette where the Scheidts have a bakery. John and Debbie Stassek of Bloomingdale and John Stassek Sr. were Sunday guests of eficial than detrimental,” he explained. “A big part of the intergovernmental agreement is the coordination and cooperation regarding infrastructure and services.” Carr said cities often are portrayed in a negative light whenever they have a relationship with townships that involves the provision of services but added that this is an unfounded sentiment in many cases and certainly is in the case of the City of Hastings. “The people of the city, in my opinion, have worked diligently with me — they want to protect themselves, because they have to — but I think they’ve worked with me in good faith ...,” he said. In other business, the township board passed several additional motions, including one to allow five to seven employees of the Hastings court system to utilize Rutland Charter Township offices in the event of an emergency; a motion to request that Halifax Services lower the price it quoted the township to clean its offices to a price that matches the quote of $45 per week made by Key Cleaning Services Inc. for the work; and a motion to not adopt a proposed E-911 Central Dispatch plan because, in the township board’s view, it was contrary to the guidelines established by the Michigan Township Association. The board also passed several resolutions, including one to accept the ballot language for a millage pertaining to the Hastings Public Library, in addition to a resolution to re-zone a portion of the property located at 508 S. Tanner Lake Road so that it can properly accommodate mixed use. The first reading of a flood plain resolution was also accepted by the board. The next meeting of Rutland Charter Township Board will be April 21 at 7:30 p.m. her parents at Carlton Center, along with her brother’s family from next door and East Lansing as well as Kalamazoo. The Sunday service at Central UMC included the bell choir playing the prelude, the children’s choir, the chancel choir and a solo with guitar accompaniment by the pastor. Robert Winkler of Kalamazoo was a Sunday visitor at his home church. The bank at Woodland is now open afternoon hours Monday through Friday. The death of Magdalene Bylsma of Grand Rapids was listed last week. Her son Gordon Jr. is a summer resident here with his family in a cottage at the east end of Jordan Lake. His family includes wife, Ruth, who plays in the Grand Rapids Symphony and young adult children Orie, Whitney and Quinn. The Grand Rapids Press had an obituary for Ronald Orlowski, age 46, of Grand Rapids who died on April 4. He formerly lived in Lake Odessa. He was survived by wife Debra VanDrunen, daughter Anita, son Tyler, mother Victoria Ingraham of Saranac, brothers Joe of Saranac, Richard of Grand Rapids, sisters Denise (Oscar) Gonzales of Lake Odessa, Margaret of Saranac, Cheryl of Grand Rapids and others. His memorial service is to be held at the Saranac Cemetery on April 23. There is to be a Healthy Lifestyles session at the Page Memorial building tonight at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by a county agency. This will cover healthy eating, physical activity and being tobacco-free. Food and beverages will be provided. 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M-37 (Just North of M-43) Hastings 269-945-4551 Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 10-5 77533876 Jazz Festival by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Puppy love soon turned to neglect Dear Annie: About four years ago, a preacher and his family moved next door to us, and we have had it up to here with them. The latest episode involved a sweet little boxer puppy about 6 months old. The preacher's son-in-law wanted a puppy for Christmas, so they gave him "Fifi." She cried for two days in her new environment, then suddenly stopped and now never makes a sound. I once saw the son-in-law whipping the dog because it wanted to play, pulling at his wife's blue jeans as she walked. That was one of only two times they've had Fifi out on a leash since Christmas. The rest of the time, she is kept outdoors in a large chain-link cage, 10 feet high. She gets no attention, just food and water. She stays in the enclosure 24 hours a day, even in extremely cold weather. I am a dog lover and treat my animals with utmost care and kindness. It breaks my heart to see the little boxer pup sitting in the doorway of her house, longing for some love and attention. If all some people want is a pet to ignore, they should get a goldfish. Is there anything I can do? — Angry and Sad Dear Angry: If you believe Fifi is being mistreated, call your local Humane Society and report it. You can do so anonymously. The Humane Society will send someone to investigate, and if the situation merits intervention, they will handle it. Please don't simply watch and fume. You have an opportunity to protect this animal, and we hope you will do so. Daughter dislikes parents’ job choice Benefit for Are You Looking to Build or Remodel? Annie’s MAILBOX Dear Annie: My parents own a restaurant. I am employed there, but am looking for a new job. Why? Because I feel like a slave. I was hired as a server. But I have to go to work early to start off as a hostess, then hit the floor as a server, and finish off with bussing tables and closing out the till. I show up early when others call in sick, and often stay late to make sure everything is done right. Yet my dad complains that I'm "milking them for all they're worth" because I expect to be paid. If I say anything about it to my mother, she brushes it off. My parents expect me to become the manager someday, but I have told them repeatedly that I do not want the position. None of my co-workers respects me, and they assume I get away with stuff because I am the bosses' daughter. I have worked 11-hour shifts when no one else will come in. I have worked eight days in a row to cover someone else's shift, but no one will cover mine. I take no vacations. My dad comes in twice a week to put in the food order and talk to the cooks. He treats my mother and me terribly, but the other employees are golden. I feel overworked and unappreciated. I don't want to answer the phone when my parents call. I know they love me, but I'm tired of feeling like their doormat. How do I continue to handle this stress until I find a new job? — Frustrated Dear Frustrated: Your parents are grooming you to someday take over the restaurant and need you to understand that the boss has the responsibility to work harder than everyone else. If you do not intend to follow them into the business, you should inform them immediately, suggest they hire a real manager, insist on being paid and treated as a regular server, and spend more time looking for another job. The difference is in the details April 17 & April 18 OUR LINE UP: Friday Lunch & Live Jazz on the Patio Mark Ramsey, Jazz Piano The Thornapple Players Present the musical Noon to 2pm UPTOWN Blues and Jazz led by harmonica master Dave Matchette (from Lansing) 8 pm to 12 midnight (Co-Sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy) Book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart based on Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Saturday Jazz Keyboardist Mike Scory Standard Jazz and lots of Blues 7 pm to 11 pm Featuring the Community Music School’s Kid’s Choir What the buzz is about… April 30, May 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM and May 2 at 2:00 PM Central Elementary Auditorium Hastings, Michigan After 4pm: Monday thru Thursday - 1/2 Lb. NY Strip Steak 9.99 Tickets: Adults $8, Senior, Students and Children $6 Tuesday - Half Pound Burger 3.00 Friday - All You Can Eat Fish Fry 10.99 Advance tickets available at Progressive Graphics and from cast member 11.99 South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com For upcoming events: 77533910 Saturday - 1-lb. Whiskey BBQ Ribs The Thornapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to adults in the Barry County area. For more information call (269) 945-2332 or visit our website at: www.thornappleplayers.com Members of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan Dear Annie: If you can stand one more letter on siblings resembling each other, I want to comment on "Not Her Twin in Tennessee," who was offended when compared to her sister. I grew up in a large family, and comments on sibling resemblance happen often. When my brother is told he looks like his sister, he responds, "It depends where you look." — Not Offended Out West Dear Not: We love it. Thanks. Mom not sure she should snitch Dear Annie: My daughter is engaged to my boss' son, who also works for the company. On a recent out-of-town business trip, I observed my future son-in-law taking a "lady of the evening" into his hotel room. He did not see me. Should I tell my daughter about this? If she confronts her fiance, he will know where the information came from because I was the only other person from the office on the trip. I am almost certain to lose my job if I speak up. I am torn between looking out for myself and looking out for my daughter. Maybe the son's behavior was just a one-time thing and after he is married, he won't do it again. How should I handle this? — Mr. T. Dear Mr. T.: We realize you don't want to put your job at risk, but your daughter needs to know. Not only is her fiance jeopardizing their relationship, but also her health. He could pass along a sexually transmitted disease. That doesn't mean, however, that she should be insensitive to your situation. Talk to her calmly and privately. Say you believe you saw her fiance with another woman, but you aren't 100 percent sure what was going on. Then leave it alone. Don't bring it up at the office. If your boss (or his son) should mention anything, make it clear that it's between your daughter and her fiance and you don't intend to become involved in any disagreements they have. ‘Getting even’ will put couples at odds Dear Annie: We invited friends to spend the week with us to celebrate the Mardi Gras festivities in our area. We even reserved a condo on the beach. The first night we went to dinner together, and the next day we spent time with them at a parade, but after that we did not see them much. Each morning they were up and gone before we got out of bed. When we ran into them during a street party, they barely spent three minutes with us and then headed off again. I feel like we were used for a free vacation. This is my husband's best friend and his wife, but I don't care to see them again. My husband agreed that they were rude, but he's much more forgiving. Do I just let it go? Do I not invite them back? How do I get even so they can see how badly they behaved? — Steamed Like Crawfish Dear Steamed: We're not in favor of "getting even." You'll feel terrible afterward. Is it possible your guests thought they were doing you a favor by entertaining themselves? Some people have an exaggerated sense of imposing on others. You can tell them you are sorry they didn't spend more time in your company, and we don't recommend you invite them back for a visit any time soon. But please don't stand in the way of your husband's friendship with his best pal. One-check policy is not fair to all Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Only One in Ohio," who questioned sharing the cost of flowers and gifts with married couples. I have a similar problem at lunch with friends and co-workers. Usually we ask for one check to make it easier for the server, but when the bill comes, we are expected to split everything evenly. I don't mind if everyone's meal cost about the same, but if someone orders a dish twice the price of my meal, this practice doesn't seem fair. I hesitate to speak up because I don't want to appear cheap. What do you say? — Sharing the Cost Dear Sharing: It is wrong to expect others to share the cost of your meal when you have ordered a great deal more food or drink. If it happens a lot, ask for separate checks, saying, "I wouldn't dream of having you pay for the extravagant dessert I'm considering." Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton EDWARD JONES Potter Reunion Picnics past Your tax refund: Invest today for tomorrow’s goals The following is an excerpt from a book written by Victor Hugo Walton about his early life in Hastings. Several stories from his book are being reprinted in this column. Going to the annual Potter Reunion Picnic at Lansing’s beautiful Potter Park, on the shores of Grand River, was a special treat. The park was named after James W. Potter, one of our Potter relatives who had made considerable money in the lumber business and donated the land to the city of Lansing for a park. Most of Mom’s side of the family came to the event, and it was a wonderful opportunity to feel connected. It was always a “grand affair.” There was, of course, the wonderful picnic itself with food stuffs of all sorts. There were horseshoe matches, an extensive playground area, a river to explore and, best of all, a fine zoo where I loved to go and see animals from around the world that previously had been just pictures in a book to me. Interesting things were always happening at the Potter Picnic. At one of these reunions my brother, George, opened the hood of Aunt Edith’s old Plymouth coupe and hooked up a “car bomb” so that when the ignition was activated, an ear-piercing screech would blast forth for at least 30 seconds followed by a “get-yourattention bang,” and then by a lot of smoke! Let it be noted that it was my big brother, George, who took delight most in these “tothe-brink-of-a-coronary” pranks, although I surmise that he probably had a couple of silent partners. While these never did any injury to either cars or people, they were wonderful show stoppers. For appearances, the folks would have a few words with him to satisfy their relatives, and Dad would deliver him a stern look. Then George would be off doing something else. I learned a lot from my brother George. Both he and another brother, Jack, were a constant source of information about the important things in life and how a person should live his life to its fullest. Of course, I was not to be outdone that day by a dumb old car bomb. I believe it was that same day that I was in our car playing “driver.” The car was in a parking spot at the top of a gentle 15-foot slope just up from the picnic area where most Potters were just finishing dessert. Large rocks acted as a curb in front of the car. Well, the car had one of those new “automatic shifts.” (My, what will they think of next.) Anyway, in my enthusiasm to achieve total reality, I accidentally slipped the car into “neutral.” The car crept forward and, ever-sogently, I nudged one of those restraining rocks from it’s spot and then suddenly my dream became reality. I was actually driving! Boy ... this was really great! Unfortunately, at 5 or 6, I had not yet achieved total proficiency as a driver, even after all my practice. I was driving our car down through the picnic area headed straight for the entire Potter family, and on into the Grand River. Canes flew, checker games halted, aunts, uncles and cousins scattered seeking shelter. Well, perhaps I have exaggerated slightly, but, thanks to a sturdy oak tree, my journey was cut short without serious injury. I was forbidden from playing “driver” for several years thereafter. The tax-filing deadline arrives this week. Will you be getting a refund? If so, take the time to consider how best to use it — because, when used wisely, your tax refund can give you a few added steps on the road toward achieving your financial goals. Of course, if you filed your taxes weeks ago, you might have already received a refund. But given the current economic environment, you might have kept the money in a “holding place” while you waited for an uptick in the financial markets. At any rate, if you have access to a refund this year, you now have the opportunity to put that money to good use. How? Here are a few ideas: • Help fund your IRA. In 2008, the average federal tax refund was $2,429, according to the Internal Revenue Service. If you were to receive that amount, it would cover almost half of your IRA contribution for this year, as the annual limit is $5,000. (You can put in $6,000 if you’re 50 or older). A traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA grows tax free, provided you have held your account for at least five years and don’t take withdrawals until you reach age 59-1/2. Your IRA may have taken a hit last year, but if you fund it with quality investments and avoid making withdrawals until retirement, you can take important steps to help rebuild your portfolio. • Help build an emergency fund. You could use part of your refund for an IRA and part to help build an emergency fund. Ideally, you should have six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses in a liquid account to help pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a costly medical bill. Without such an emergency fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for these costs — and that can hurt your progress toward your financial objectives. • Help rebalance your portfolio. Based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and longterm goals, you may have decided to put a certain percentage of your assets in “growth” vehicles and a certain percentage in incomeoriented investments. At that point, your portfolio was in equilibrium. But during the long bear market, your portfolio may have sustained enough losses to become “unbalanced.” In other words, some of your investments may have lost so much value that they no longer make up the percentage of your holdings that you had originally intended. Of course, you could wait for these investments to bounce back — and they may, given enough time — but if you wanted to speed up the rebalancing process, you could use your tax refund to add the right types of new investments to your mix. Ironic as it may seem, there may not be a better year in which to invest your refund. You can find many quality investments at reasonable prices today, so your refund can help you add extra shares to your accounts — and the more shares you own, the better off you may be when the market turns around. So put your refund to work soon. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.48 +.19¢ AT&T 25.28 -.25¢ CMS Energy Corp. 11.80 -.12¢ Coca-Cola Co. 44.21 -.41¢ Dow Chemical Co. 10.66 +.69¢ Exxon Mobil 67.70 -1.01 Family Dollar Stores 33.84 +1.18 Ford Motor Co. 4.30 +.81¢ First Financial Bancorp 10.32 +.83¢ General Motors 1.78 -.22¢ Intl. Bus. Machine 99.27 +.52¢ JCPenney Co. 25.58 +4.43 Johnson & Johnson 51.37 +.01¢ Kellogg Co. 39.26 +.31¢ McDonald’s Corp. 54.82 -.58¢ Pfizer Inc. 13.34 -.17¢ Sears Holding 52.73 +4.68 Spartan Motors 5.59 +.92¢ TCF Financial 13.67 +.76¢ Wal-Mart Stores 51.12 -1.27 Gold $890.00 +$8.70 Silver $12.76 +.55¢ Dow Jones Average 7920.18 +130.62 Volume on NYSE 1.7B +500M Hope Township supervisor Prairieville Township Board responds to assessing suspension Regular Board Meetings 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046 fication licenses does occur, it is not the usual result of a 14-point review. “I hesitate to characterize it too much,” said Stanton in an interview earlier this year. “It’s an issue that occurs from time to time. If the board determines that for one reason or another they have not handled the data correctly or have misled the state tax commission, action can be taken.” The reassessment of the township is being completed at the cost of $35 for each of the approximately 2,400 parcels in the township for a total cost of around $84,000. Albert said she was able to obtain a cheaper rate per card by completing some of the paperwork herself and compared it to Baltimore Township’s price of $60 per parcel for its recent reassessment. “We got it to that price by me doing the paperwork and making the preparations of all the information we have on the property,” said Albert. The reassessment is being completed by CZS Services, a fully certified, state-endorsed company. Albert also said she has paid $5,000 out of her own pocket to have someone from the township accompany the workers who are completing the reassessment to learn how they are completing the process and to ensure accuracy in the future. The Hope Township Assessor earns a salary of approximately $12,500 a year, wages that are now paid to Gary Petit who has taken over the duties. She said Petit has been with the township for the past 11 or 12 years and is a certified assessment officer. As supervisor, Albert earns $15,000 per year and has been in the position since 1996. Albert said there are a lot of positive issues happening in the township, including a tax cut for township property owners. The township board recently voted to suspend the levy for fire protection services in 2009 because it cur- Floral Designs & Wedding Consulting by BECKY EWING 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET 77533921 FRESH OR SILK ARRANGEMENTS 517-852-1864 PHONE: Located at Ewing Garden Center, 5715 S. M-66, Nashville GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC 301 N. 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The McKeown Bridge Park development will include fishing and overlook decks, wetland boardwalks, paved walkways, canoe launch, parking improvements, picnic and restroom facilities, and native plantings on land owned by the county near Thornapple Manor. The project will expand the current park, at which an iron truss bridge over the Thornapple River is the focal point. In total, House lawmakers approved spending $48.4 million for 81 projects across the state. October 14, 2009 November 11, 2009 December 9, 2009 January 13, 2010 February 10, 2010 March 10, 2010 *Meeting moved from 2nd Wednesday 77533818 CITY OF HASTINGS County to receive $215,300 for McKeown Park POSITION AVAILABLE OPERATOR 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position in the Department of Public Services. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Duties for the Operator 2 in the Public Services Department include manual and semi-skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City of Hastings public works facilities and infrastructure. A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B” endorsement and air brakes are required. One year of related experience is preferred. Beginning wage rate for this position is $12.00 per hours. A good fringe benefit package is also provided. An application form and full job description are available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, 269-945-2468. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77533858 E-Z FIX DRIVERS AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. 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Landscaping & Spring Clean-Up - Call and get your projects booked NOW!! 1,650 $ Coupon 10% OFF 2001 MONTANA 154K miles. 1,950* $ Repairable Vehicles For Sale 2006 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB 4X2 Super clean, salvage title, 27K miles. $ * 1998 CHEVY S-10 4X2 Manual, 147K miles. * 1,750* $ E-Z Fix Driver Vehicles Run & Drive but need Some Repair Work All Vehicles Plus Tax, Title & Plate *Prices Subject to Make & Model Did you know that landscaping is a SAFE INVESTMENT? 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 3,900* $ 6,400 1999 CAVALIER Z-24 NOW IN… TREES, SHRUBS, ONION SETS & SEED POTATOES Landscaping or Clean Up Jobs Got a landscape or plant booked by question? Email Chris at May 8, 2009 ewinglandscaping@yahoo.com 2004 PT CRUISER Drive away today! Salv. title. 75K mi. 2001 WINDSTAR 4-dr., 138K miles. Drive away today! 50% OFF ALL LAWN ORNAMENTS 77533918 www.greenlightdriving.net 77533936 We partner with parents for SAFE teen drivers!! rently has sufficient funds for fire services. The .75 mill levy, which is typically applied to the winter taxes, will be waived for this year only. The savings for owners of property with a $100,000 taxable value will be about $75. Last year, the fire millage generated approximately $85,000 for the township. This year’s total will be figured once the assessments are completed and state equalized values are known. Dry hydrants also will be installed in parts of the township to help the fire department respond more quickly and with the resources necessary to effectively fight fires. 77533943 by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Albert said she will not seek the reinstatement of her assessor’s certification license due to personal issues. Her certification was suspended after a 14point review of the township’s assessment practices in 2007 led the State Assessors Board to look into the practices of the township. Albert said she resigned from conducting assessments in November 2008 due to illness and is working with the state on reassessment of the township. Albert said it was the luck of the draw that caused the Michigan Department of Treasury to take a look at the local township’s assessment practices and conduct the 14-point review that led to her suspension. “They pick 10 out of 700 to go check,” said Albert. “That deal with the state, that isn’t a very big punishment that I had.” If Albert wished to seek re-certification, she would need to complete courses and training through the state’s department of treasury. After completing the courses, she would be eligible to file for restoration of her license. During the review in 2007, Terry Stanton, public information officer for the department of treasury, said there were parcels that had been assessed incorrectly, but the larger issue was that the commission was informed that reappraisals had been completed when they had not. Albert said the issue all came down to miscommunication and that she takes responsibility for the error. “I told them something I thought was right when I told them,” said Albert. “‘Done’ means the information is on the (appraisal record) card. I thought ‘Done’ was taking pictures, taking measurements.” Stanton said that while suspension of certi- 2000 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER 4-door, 120K miles. $ * 2,350 2004 FORD F150 4X4 SUPER CAB Salvage title, 55K mi. $ * 4,650 See web for current inventory: gogo autoparts.com 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, MI 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 ~ Fax 269-623-6075 1995 VIKING POP-UP CAMPER $ * 850 8' FLATBED BOX With lift gate. 800* $ �Page 10 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Civil War history seminar to feature Native American sharpshooters unit The Lansing/Sunfield, Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be sponsoring the next in its series of free Civil War history seminars 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Sunfield Community Room located at 186 Main St. in Sunfield. The community room is located just east of the fire station. The topic of the presentation will be The Story of Company K - Michigan’s Native American Sharpshooters in the Civil War. During the Civil War, a regiment of sharpshooters was being recruited to fight for the Union, but few men could pass the marksmanship test. Since Michigan’s Native Americans were famous as skilled hunters, it was decided to recruit one company Company K - from among the tribes in Michigan. Nearly 150 men volunteered. Each man passed the test, hitting a five-inch circle from a distance of 220 yards. The soldiers of Company K wore the same uniform and received the same pay as the rest of the regiment. They were sent to Virginia in 1864 to fight in some of the fiercest battles of the war. Then they were forgotten. Lansing historian Chris Czopek has spent 15 years gathering information on the soldiers of Company K. He will visit Sunfield to make a rare public appearance to tell the tale of these forgotten warriors. Some stories will be told in public for the first time. Guests will hear of Lt. Graveraet whose name is carved on the Civil War monument on the front lawn of the state capitol. They also will learn about Chief Mwa-ke-wenah, who urged the men in his tribe to join the army and, at the age of 40, went along with them to share their fate. Other Native American Civil War sharpshooters were Louis Miskoguon who sur- vived the Sultana steamboat disaster; Jacko Penaiswanquot who died at the Andersonville prison; Antoine Scott, who was recommended twice for the Medal of Honor but never received it. Czopek also will share new information on a colorful member of Company K, Payson Wolf. Rare photographs will be on display as will be a poster telling the names of the soldiers in Company K, where they came from and what happened to them in the war. Czopek has been called “Lansing’s History Detective.” He grew up in Michigan during the centennial of the Civil War, when stories in Life magazine and special television programs captured his imagination and started a lifelong interest in Civil War history. As a boy, he would watch a movie on TV and then go to the library and find out how much of the story was true. This was the beginning of his career as a “history detective.” After college, Czopek worked for a newspaper, joined the Army and served six years in military intelligence, volunteered for an archaeological dig in Israel, worked as a tour guide at the state capitol, a photographer for the Michigan Senate, and in the offices of the Michigan State Police. He lives in Lansing with his wife, Bonnie. In recent years, Czopek has become known to Michigan historians for his research of Civil War soldiers. He has published three books on local history and has been a consultant for The History Channel. Currently, he is writing a book that will tell the story of Company K. Light refreshments will be provided at the seminar. Additional information and maps to the seminar can be obtained by visiting the Curtenius Guard, Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans Web site at suvcw.org/mi/017 and clicking on ‘Announcement.’ COA volunteers honored with spoof of USO ‘Camp Show’ “Sugar,” also known as Doug Acker, dazzled the crowed of Barry County Commission on Aging volunteers when he sang and cavorted as part of Tuesday’s 21st Annual Volunteer Recognition Program. He and a zany Dave Storms, who portrayed Bob Hope, performed together in a spoof on a United Service Organizations’ (USO) ‘Camp Show.’ The event had a USO-theme and an emphasis on the important contributions local COA volunteers make to enhance the lives of seniors. More photos and a story about the volunteer recognition will be published in a future issue of the Reminder. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Chris Czopek, Lansing's History Detective, will be speaking in Sunfield. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public Accuracy Test will be conducted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the May 5, 2009 School Election. Voter assist terminals used to help voters mark their ballots will also be tested. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. (telephone number 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777) Thomas Emery City Clerk 77533797 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 14, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 • PUBLIC NOTICE • CITY OF HASTINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION JUNE 1, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 440 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT One Vacancy for six-year term Interested candidates must file a petition containing forty (40) signatures of registered voters or pay a $100 nonrefundable filing fee in lieu of the petition no later than: The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 440. TO AMEND CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 86-33, REGARDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICABS 4:00 p.m. May 4, 2009 at the Barry County Clerk’s Office 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-1285 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Erica Ross, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 1150010, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortage Loan Trust 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($84,846.82), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 Morey's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 4 of plats, on page 46 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533481 File #255293F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W. Cross Jr., and Tia D. Cross, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2004, and recorded on April 6, 2004 in instrument 1124800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred And 34/100 Dollars ($134,800.34), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Prairie Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 39. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #253828F01 77533074 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th of April 2009. Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry County Clerk’s Office. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. *Representatives from local boards elect Members. 77533916 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination to amend Chapter 90, Article 11 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by adding Section 90-970 (15) regarding signs located within the public right-of-way. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1800-649-3777. 77533884 LEGAL NOTICES Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77533882 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk •PUBLIC NOTICE • ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the May 5, 2009 Election is scheduled for April 21, 2009 beginning at 8:30 am. The test will be conducted at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the accuracy of the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election. All tabulators used for each precinct will be tested individually. The following Township will participate in the Test: Assyria - Deb Massimino, Clerk Baltimore - Penelope Ypma, Clerk Barry -Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Castleton - Lorna Wilson, Clerk Hastings Charter - Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Hope - Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Irving - Carol Ergang, Clerk Johnstown - June Doster, Clerk Maple Grove - Susan Butler, Clerk Orangeville - Jennifer Goy, Clerk Prairieville - Jill Owens, Clerk Rutland Charter - Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Yankee Springs - Janice Lippert, Clerk THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact their township clerk at least five (5) days in advance of the test. 77533831 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Paul Johnston and Debby Johnston, husband and wife, as tenants, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2005 and recorded January 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140631, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($170,772.42) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats of Page 60, being part of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, limitations and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533839 File No. 514.0095 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man and Julie Rybicki, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 40/100 Dollars ($66,888.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 48, 49, 106 and 107 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533779 File #254215F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perky Knoll, joined by Deborah S. Knoll, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 8, 2006, and recorded on February 15, 2006 in instrument 1160199, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($305,889.77), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 122, Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1 Gun Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 93. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533486 File #255703F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lois M. Swan, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 3, 2002, and recorded on January 6, 2003 in instrument 1094985, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred And 58/100 Dollars ($80,500.58), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533061 File #254620F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERNEST C. JACOBY and JOY L. JACOBY, JOINT LIVING TRUST, aka Ernest Christian and Joy Lavonne Jacoby Joint Living Trust, (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of P.O. Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated June 30, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 26, 2005, as instrument number 1150098 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by document dated January 30, 2009, recorded February 9, 2009 as instrument number 20090209-0001121. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Forty Nine and 48/100 Dollars ($180,549.48). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the forenoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 2195.65 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01°11'24" East parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 465.00 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet; thence North 01°11'24" West 465 feet to a point on said East and West 1/4 line which lies East 125.00 feet from the center of said Section; thence East along East and West 1/4 line 325.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 5469 West M-179 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-13-017-009-05 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: March 26, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77533051 1648892-1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jason L. Kious and Carrie A. Kious , Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 6, 2005, and recorded on January 20, 2005, as Instrument Number 1140397, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT 2005-07CB by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($144,178.99) including interest at the rate of 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 542.67 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 286.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 332.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385.57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the Centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 692.52 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described in the ''easement description.'' Easement Description: and Easement for Ingress, Egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West; Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 1235.19 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the place of beginning of the centerline of said 66 foot wide Easement; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 385.57 feet along the East line of the West 33 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 to the reference point ''B''; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 253.01 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as beginning at the above described reference point ''B''; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 611.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 17.00 feet to reference point ''C'' and the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described reference point ''C''. 3347 Eagleview Ct The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 2, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77533501 Our File No. 172.01688 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Armina J.Sager-Bartha and Charles S. Bartha, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage- Mi, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 9, 2003 and recorded December 16, 2003 in Instrument Number 1119393, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 66/100 Dollars ($119,908.66) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 442.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 1971.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 442.01 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 1971.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A 66.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY 66.00 FEET MORE OR LESS; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OFTHE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, 660.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11. ALSO BEING THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 10, 66.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SECTION LINE 66.00 FEET TO SAID EAST SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE 15.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4211 77533101 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUCKETT/250052061 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steve C. Puckett and Dennis C. Euverard, of Shelbyville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated December 10, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on December 16, 2005 in Document No., 1157826 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $167,248.25 including interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That Part of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Beginning at a Point by commencing at the West 1/ 4 corner of said Section 17; Thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East on the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said section 896.44 Feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 feet (previously recorded as 421.0 feet) to the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on said East line 220.00 Feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 Feet; thence North 01 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds West parallel with said East line 220.00 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-11-017002-00 Commonly known as: 6508 Boulter Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: April 9, 2009 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation, III Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77533769 (248) 594-7770 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E Graff, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 3, 2004 in instrument 1133481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Fifty-Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($130,058.94), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 181.50 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1137.73 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds East 92.11 feet along the centerline of Guemsey Lake Road; thence Northwesterly 165.64 feet along said centerline along a 135.00 foot radius curve to the left; the chord of which bears North 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds East 155.45 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 min- Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad D. Greenfield, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 20, 2004 in instrument 1135786, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 71/100 Dollars ($155,850.71), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 16; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along the North line of said Section, 207.80 feet to the centerline of Highway M-37; thence South 18 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline, 238.04 feet; thence 529.42 feet along said centerline of and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 14 degrees 06 minutes 04 seconds East, 528.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence 250.24 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East, 250.18 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 17 seconds West, 222.80 feet; thence North 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds West, 254.41; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel to said North section line 223.33 feet to said centerline of highway M-37 and the point of beginning. Containing 1.29 acres of land, more or less, and being subject to the rights of the public over that portion as used for roadway purposes on Highway M-37 Subject to easements; restrictions, or conditions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533788 File #255802F01 utes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 213.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 441.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 622.01 feet along the West line of the East 676.5 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 495.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 18 seconds East 627.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. Parcel 2: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 1319.23 feet along the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 192.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 600.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 6.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West 214.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds East 198.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East 63.00 feet along the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 39 seconds West 13.90 feet; thence Southwesterly 165.64 feet along the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road along a 135.00 foot radius curver to the right, the chord of which bears South 37 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West 155.45 feet; thence South 72 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 92.11 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements, restrictions and right of ways of record. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254157F01 77533523 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING April 7, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, and 8 guests. Approved minutes of regular board meeting for March 3, 2009 with correction. Approved minutes of March 5, 2008 budget workshop with correction. Approved minutes March 31, 2009 budget hearing. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Fire report received and put on file. Approved promotion of Roxann Keyzer, Dillion Otis, Montana Otis, Cassey Ribble and Faith Smith to fire fighter and/or first responder. Commissioner’s Report received. Approved contract of annual floor maintenance for township hall. Approved proposed Central Dispatch Service Plan with MTA motion to be reviewed by Barry County Commissioner. Approved paying of the bills as presented. Approved motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:00. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77533891 Thomas Rook, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. 2009-25293-DE Estate of Janett Berg McKeough and Janett B. McKeough Trust. Date of birth: November 2, 1952. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Janett Berg McKeough, who lived at 700 W. Brogan Road, Baltimore Township, Michigan died November 25, 2007. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and trust will be forever barred unless presented to David L. Baum, named personal representative or proposed personal Representative and named trustee, or to both probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative and trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 13, 2009 Law, Weathers & Richardson Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 David L. Baum 620 Indian Hills Drive Hastings, MI 49058 77533861 (269) 945-5686 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25278-DE Estate of AVIS D. GASKILL. Date of birth: 02/02/1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, AVIS D. GASKILL, who lived at 518 W. CLINTON, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN died 02/05/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to SUELLYN KOLLAR, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT ST. 302, HASTINGS, MI and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4/8/09 JUDITH C. SINGLETON (P65134) P.O. BOX 205 MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 (269) 795-9422 SUELLYN KOLLAR 8305 GARBOW RD. 75533837 MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole M Kane, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170576, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007-WFHE1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($112,848.87), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27, Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533848 File #178171F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage Corporation dba Barron and Associates, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 1999, and recorded on February 17, 1999 in instrument 025322, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($37,551.01), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 4 rods of Lot 108 and 109 of the City of Formerly Village of Hastings, except the north 8 feet 3 inches thereof according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533755 File #257332F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dan L. Bragg and Mary Beth Bragg, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2003, and recorded on September 19, 2003 in instrument 1113632, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight And 14/100 Dollars ($166,638.14), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Pine Haven Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533456 File #254917F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lanny Blankenship and Kassi S Blankenship, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded August 30, 2004 in Instrument # 1133231 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005HE1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($105,054.92) including interest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Hope Township, Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, part of the Southwest one quarter commencing North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 1936.06 feet from the South one quarter corner; thence West 198 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 220 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds West 220 feet to the Place of the Beginning. Commonly known as 5560 Wilkins Road, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 2, 2009 Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77533748 Our File No: 09-08082 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curt Veenstra and Ann Veenstra, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 200709240002339, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One And 66/100 Dollars ($153,881.66), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 1727.54 feet from the Southeast corner fo said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 170 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 250 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 170 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533491 File #255993F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Forsyth and Jennifer N. Forsyth, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on October 23, 2003 in instrument 1116191, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Twenty-Six And 39/100 Dollars ($101,026.39), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Distant North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 1625.94 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of Section 1; Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 225.00 Feet Parallel with the East 1/8 Line of Section 1; Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 74.60 Feet, Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 75.00 Feet, Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 95.40 Feet, Thence North 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds East 300.00 Feet to the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Thence South 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds East 170.00 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Highway M-37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533717 File #113722F03 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of DUANE A. HAMILTON. Trust dated April 29, 1992. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DUANE A. HAMILTON, who lived at 9247 Bivens Road, Nashville, Michigan died 3/17/2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of DUANE A. HAMILTON TRUST, and dated April 29, 1992, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Ruth A. Hamilton was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Ruth A. Hamilton the named trustee at 9247 Bivens Road, Nashville, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 7, 2009 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Ruth A. Hamilton 9247 Bivens Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 77533834 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS LIVING TRUST OF WAYNE L. FINKBEINER. Date of birth: 8/9/1920. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, FINKBEINER, WAYNE, DECEASED, who lived at 3160 BEATRICE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333, died January 23, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to MARIE FINKBEINER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. COURT STREET, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4-8-09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 MARIE FINKBEINER 3160 BEATRICE MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 77533785 (269) 795-9682 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laurence G. Bailey Jr., a married man and Leanne K. Bailey, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098431, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Two And 61/100 Dollars ($91,722.61), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 6 and 7 of Block 67, Badcocks Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 25 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533021 File #253614F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Hetherington and Michelle M. Hetherington, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on August 1, 2008 in instrument 20080801-0007806, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Three And 69/100 Dollars ($208,403.69), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except all that part of the North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, range 9 West, which lies Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #258451F01 77533863 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L. Baker and Sandra M. Baker, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amera Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 1999, and recorded on June 1, 1999 in instrument 1030440, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three And 62/100 Dollars ($38,943.62), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 1320.00 Feet from the North 1/4 corner; thence South 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds West 495.00 Feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds West 150.00 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 51 Minutes 04 Seconds East 495.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 35 Seconds East 150.00 Feet along the North line of said Section 16 to Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532980 File #175106F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID E. NEESON, SINGLE MAN, to SECURITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DBA BARRON & ASSOCIATES, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998, in Document No. 1020718, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($41,275.23), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 7, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERESECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD (M-43) AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SAID POINT LYING EASTERLY 849 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 64 RODS ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE EASTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE THEREOF, BEING THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 280.5 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 881.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY 247.25 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID EAST 1 / 8 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 6, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77533764 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Currier and Katherine A. Currier, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2007, and recorded on March 9, 2007 in instrument 1177269, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen And 65/100 Dollars ($233,917.65), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West half of the West half of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, The Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #254581F01 77533085 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joe Ladere, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2008, and recorded on January 31, 2008 in instrument 200801310000951, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen And 34/100 Dollars ($61,313.34), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet from the Southeast corner of West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13; Thence West along said South Section line 216 feet; Thence North 355 feet, Thence East 216 feet, Thence South 355 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533869 File #258237F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 17, 2007, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 200701260001221, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 76/100 Dollars ($146,533.76), including interest at 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 feet of the West 60 Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof. Subject to right of way for Grange Rd. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77532885 File #253502F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R Smith a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 20, 2004 in instrument 1138968, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 11/100 Dollars ($115,170.11), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 23, a distance of 232 feet West from the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, thence West 345 feet along said South Section line, thence North 230 feet, thence East 345 feet, thence South 230 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533737 File #256933F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E. Graff and Carole P. Graff, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington Mortgage Company, An Ohio Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2000, and recorded on March 27, 2000 in instrument 1042485, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One And 88/100 Dollars ($47,491.88), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel No. 1, Lot 7, Except 110 Feet on the North side of Lot 8, Except 90 Feet on the North side, according to the Recorded Plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 58 Parcel No. 2, Lot 7, Except the North 70.8 Feet, Also except that portion South of the North 110 Feet of said Lot 7 according to the Recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of Plats on page 58 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533853 File #258309F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of David K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by S&L LEASING L.L.C. to FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN, fka IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on the 2nd day of March 2005 in Instrument Number 1142130, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 24th day of February 2009 the sum of $164,577.69, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 6.25% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: LOT 672 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 536 STATE STREET WEST, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH PARCEL, from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 5, 2009 FIRSTBANK-WEST MICHIGAN FKA IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77532836 (616) 527-1750 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anastasia L. Denton and Scott P. Denton, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2006, and recorded on January 12, 2007 in instrument 1174967, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Ninety-One And 28/100 Dollars ($235,091.28), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533042 File #244560F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John M. Lynch, a single man, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2004 and recorded July 16, 2004 in Instrument Number 1130918, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 0/100 Dollars ($100,702.00) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 2 Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, place of beginning on the South line of said Section which lies 316.28 feet East of the Southwest corner of Section 2, thence North 233 feet, thence East 110 feet, thence South 233 feet, thence West 110 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.2989 77533096 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 30/100 Dollars ($205,184.30) including interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533886 File No. 269.4880 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 26, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on January 22, 2002, in Document Number 1073472, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $53,801.95, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owned by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), together with interest at 13.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et.seq., on May 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, OF BUCKHORN PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 45. which also includes any interest Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may have in the 1974 Majestic Mobile Home, Serial Number E373. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is found to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77533723 Dated: April 1, 2009 Nationwide census operation to begin soon It’s a bit less than a year until Census Day 2010, but area residents will be out in force in the first field operations of the decennial census. Recently employed Michigan residents are taking to the streets from mid-April to early July to verify every address in the state. Census workers will be using hand-held computers to ensure the accuracy of the mapping process. “This address verification process, using the best of 21st Century technology, is part of our ongoing commitment to accuracy,” said Detroit Regional Director Dwight P. Dean. “We are laying the foundation to get a Census questionnaire to each and every household in the state in March of 2010.” The address canvassing operation for Michigan begins April 20. This is a phase of the Census Bureau’s address verification process, which began with a master address file corroborated with local municipalities and the U.S. Postal Service. That program, the local update of census addresses, took place last year. There will be one final opportunity to add new home construction in early 2010 prior to the mailing of the census questionnaires. Census workers can be identified by the official Census Bureau badge they carry. During the address canvassing operation, census workers may ask to verify a housing structure’s address and whether there are additional living quarters on the property. All census information collected, including addresses, is confidential and protected by law. The Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with the public or other government agencies. No court of law or law enforcement agency can find out respondents’ answers. All Census Bureau employees — including temporary employees — take an oath for life to keep census information confidential. Any violation of that oath is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and five years in prison. The 2010 Census is the largest peacetime operation conducted by the federal government and is the basis for the reapportionment of congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The census also is used to help distribute more than $300 billion in federal funding to tribal, state and local governments every year. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Bowling Scores Friday Night Mixed ~Final Standings~ Spencers Towing; 9-n-a-Wiggle; Oldies But Goodies; An’D Signs; Team #14; Dum Schitz; We’re a Mess; Lucky #13; All But One; Here 4 the Party; Greasy Balls; Ten Pins; Spare Time. Women’s Good Games and Series - T. Pennington 203-603; J. Madden 210-594; M. Heath 212-549; D. James 198-547; K. Becker 189-514; M. Mathis 193-509; E. Vanasse 184-498; M. Sears 171-470; C. Thomson 165-439; K. Matthews 154-407; N. Taylor 130-381; J. Gasper 214; S. Vandenburg 195. Men’s Good Games and Series - A. Rhodes 225-619; B. Madden 224-591; J. Wanland 211-591; B. Taylor 216-590; J. Bush 206-585; F. Thompson 205-574; B. West 213-561; R. Genda 224-559; T. Healey 226-520; B. Bell 193-517; E. Ringleka 160-431; K. Matthews 139-397; M. Eaton 240; M. Vugteveen 173. Mixerettes ~Final Standings~ Kent Oil 78.5-49.5; Sassy Babes 76-52; Dewey’s Auto Body 71.5-56.5; James Process Service 67.5-60.5; Nashville Chiropractic 67.5-60.5; NBT 61-67; Dean’s Dolls 53-75. Good Games and Series - S. Nash 157458; D. Anders 149-426; M. Rodgers 171466; S. Blakely 140; C. Hurless 168-461; D. James 204-519; L. Potter 214-566; N. Goggins 159; T. Redman 160-450; K. Fowler 203-563; J. Alflen 191-517; L. Elliston 232; D. Worm 179-479; S. Drake 183. Senior Citizens ~Final Standings~ Ward’s Friends 73.5-46.5; Lucky Strike 71.5-48.5; Usedto be #1 66.5-53.5; King Pins 63.5-56.5; Butterfingers 63-57; Sun Risers 63-57; Be Happy 57-63; Early Risers 56.5-63.5; Just Friends 55.5-64.5; Three Gals and A Guy 53-67; Kuempel 49.5-70.5; M&M’s 47.5-72.5. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Moore 147-398; K. Moore 110; N. Boniface 189-512; A. Tasker 160-415; E. Ulrich 170-476; S. Krystiniak 184-460; G. Scobey 172-448; J. Gasper 202-561; G. Otis 192-510; J. Talsma 141-389; C. Stuart 179; M. Wieland 168; S. Merrill 193; B. Maker 176-473; N. Bechtel 163-428; R. Pitts 147. Men’s Good Games and Series - E. Count 221-581; C. Purdum Sr. 243; D. Murphy 166-441; N. Thaler 170-470; L. Brandt 193; P. Krystiniak 161-472; R. Walker 200-532; D. Kiersey 167-468; M. Saldivar 203-541; H. Gibson 155; W. Talsma 189. Wednesday P.M. ~Final Standings~ Shamrock Tavern 79-49; Eye and ENT 70-58; NBT 65-63; Hair Care 64-64; The River 56-72; Seeber’s 50-78. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 191-525; T. Christopher 186-508; B. Hathaway 178; J. Pettengill 135; R. Pitts 150-420; N. Boniface 189-475; B. Norris 131-373; S. Beebe 191. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 88-36; All Star Childcare 73-51; Yankee Zypher 71-53; Hastings City Bank 67 1/2-56 1/2; King Pins 64-60; Hurless Machine Shop 62 1/261 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 61-63. Men’s High Games - R. O’Keefe 237; R. Guild 236; M. Yost 228; D. Cherry 228; K. Armstrong 223; G. Hause 215; S. Anger 211; J. Wanland 209; M. Hall 205. Men’s High Series - R. O’Keefe 592; R. Guild 624; M. Yost 578; D. Cherry 530; K. Armstrong 631; G. Hause 536; S. Anger 614; J. Wanland 590; S. Hause 551. Women’s High Games - B.Wilkins 212; S. Beebe 191; D. Ware 181; J. Clements 180; A. Hall 179; L. Whiteman 175; B. Smith 171; M. Westbrook 165. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 537; S. Beebe 488; D. Ware 470; J. Clements 488; A. Hall 471; L. Whiteman 429; B. Smith 481; M. Westbrook 439. Thursday Angels Hastings City Bank 74-22; Hastings Bowl 69-47; Northside Pizza 69-47; Miller Farm Repair 68.5-47.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 67.5-48.5; Moore Apts. 64-52; Allure 6452; Varney’s Const. 60.5-55.5; Newton Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Lost & Found Estate Sale National Ads LOST: YOUNG BOY- 11 years old - answers to the name of Oliver Twist ..known to be hanging out with a gang of thieves. For more information call Thornapple Players, 269-9452332. Appearances April 30, May 1,2 and 3. Tickets $8 and $6. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Jobs Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED: 2 children, night shift, prefer in my Hastings area home. Call (269)948-9543. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, April 26th. 400 exhibitors. First show of 2009. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. For Rent FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, stove, refrigerator, fenced yard, $560/month plus deposit utilities, lease. (269)792-6794 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 25 minutes from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Charming 2 bedroom cottage in the country. New paint, carpet and ceramic tile. Garden spot available. No pets or smoking. Appliances and utilities included. $700 per month plus security deposit. For appointment call (269)623-3366 or 269-9658520. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: clothes, bird cages, toys, books, craft suppies & more. April 17 & 18, 8am-5pm, 714 W. Green. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 77533815HB All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Don Britten on his 82nd birthday April 17th I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Missing you, your loving wife Phyllis Const. 57.5-58.5; Maude’s Team 50.5-65.5; Viking 42-70. High Games and Series - D. Staines 195; D. Bartimus 197-543; C. Curtis 140; S. Tobias 140; D. McMacken 140; L. Miller 173; J. Wyant 178; C. Kuhlman 167; M. Gdula 216; T. Phenix 206-533; K. Ward 1215; M. Chase 193; C. McCrackin 139; W. Barker 151; C. Nurenberg 167; D. Curtis 189; J. Baker 150; B. Franks 200517; M. Moore 182; N. Taylor 135; C. Nichols 213-518; K. Covey 190-538; C. Shellenbarger 149; Colleen S. 187. Sunday Night Mixed Striking Distance 74 1/2; Mary’s Hair and Nails 71 1/2; Skabbs 70; Sandbaggers 69; Pin Chasers 69; Late Arrivals 69; Straight Liners 69; Wright Zone 64; Bounty Hunters 61; Funky Bowlers 60; Sunday Snoozers 59 1/2; Late Comers 54; R&N 48 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 220-574; K. Farlee 190-485; J. Shoebridge 156-440; N. Shafer 212; M. Simpson 189; L. Wright 155; G. Brooks 177. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Ackels 203-603; B. Hubbell 211-598; S. Farlee 216-594; M. Kidder 207-591; D. Wright 208-590; J. Shoebridge 213-580; B. Allen 217-565; J. Haner 186-545; C. House 191-538; C. Holliday 135-375; M. Eaton 242; DJ James 214; B. Rentz 212; C. Merica 199; B. Shafer 192; D. Daniels 192; T. Heath 185; E. Rice 161. BOARD MEETING, continued from page 1 honor Barry County Road Commissioner Donald. F. Willcutt for his dedication and service to the county. Willcutt has served as chairman of the road commission for eight years and has served on the road commission for 12 years total. The board also approved the application for Farmland Agreement, also known as PA116 for Burdock Hill Land LLC, owned by Daniel Javor in Carlton Township. POLICE BEAT Driver should have taken fencing lessons Hastings Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the 1000 block of East State Street sometime during the early morning hours of April 9. The incident was reported by an Bliss employee who found that a vehicle had left the roadway and drove through a chain-link fence on the east side of the loading area. The 10-foot fence had extensive damage, suggesting that the vehicle had been traveling at high rate of speed. The investigating officer was able to identify possible suspects after putting out an area broadcast with information about the vehicle from evidence found at the scene. A Nashville police officer located the vehicle at a residence in Nashville and notified the Hastings department. Alcohol involved in domestic assault Hastings officers responded to a reported domestic assault that occurred in the 400 block of Barfield Drive April 12. Officers made contact with the individuals involved in the assault and arrested Thomas Johns, 56, of Hastings, who is suspected of assaulting a 48-year-old Hastings woman after a verbal argument turned physical. Johns was transported to and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of domestic assault. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a contributing factor in the assault. Suspicious activity links man to warrant Hastings Police, investigating a suspicious situation April 11 in the 800 block of South Michigan Avenue, made contact with a subject who was identified as Joseph Etts, 28, of Nashville. Further investigation revealed that Etts was wanted on a bench warrant out of Barry County for child neglect and also found to be in possession of marijuana. Etts was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Running a stop sign starts man’s woes Michael John Fedele II, 39, of Hastings was arrested by a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy April 9 after he ran a stop sign on Cloverdale Road and his blood alcohol level was determined to be .13 percent. When he was stopped, Fedele told the deputy he was returning home from a visit to the emergency room with a toothache. Fedele was initially uncooperative with the deputy after he was unsuccessful in his attempt to contact his attorney, and officers had to obtain a warrant to compel Fedele to submit a sample of his urine for testing. After police obtained a warrant and Fedele was lodged at the jail, he refused to come out from underneath the covers and cursed deputies when they tried to explain the procedure to him. Marijuana pipe in plain sight leads to arrest Jordan Scott Bugg, 21, of Grand Rapids was arrested April 5 when he was stopped in the village of Middleville by a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy. A search of Bugg revealed a quantity of marijuana in his pocket, and a marijuana pipe was visible inside his vehicle. After Bugg was arrested, a passenger in his vehicle was transported to a home on Bowens Mill Road. COURT NEWS Aaron Michael Roush, 31, of Delton was sentenced to serve 18 to 60 months in prison April 9 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. Roush was convicted in a probation violation hearing on March 13. He was originally convicted in May 2007 for home invasion in Johnstown Township in April of that year. Judge Fisher also ruled that Roush will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation. He was convicted of violating the terms of his probation by failing to complete outpatient substance abuse treatment. Timothy Eugene Reid, 43, of Hastings was sentenced April 8 by Judge Fisher to serve two months in jail for failing to register as a sex offender in January. Judge Fisher also assessed Reid court costs of $300 and agreed to suspend the balance of Reid’s jail time upon payment of those court costs. Brooks Avery Banereft, 33, of Battle Creek was sentenced April 8 by Judge Fisher to serve 36 months of probation and 30 days in jail on each of two counts. Banereft was convicted March 18 of operating a vehicle while impaired and refusing to obey a traffic order from a police officer. Judge Fisher also fined Banereft $500 and assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a drug court fee of $200. Banereft will be allowed to serve his jail time on weekends, from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday. Angela Sue Falvo, 39, of Plainwell was sentenced in a probation violation hearing April 8 to serve 36 months of probation and two months in jail on two counts. Falvo was originally sentenced in September 2008 and sentenced to probation but failed to attend the day-reporting program and tested positive for a controlled substance on Oct. 8. Falvo’s original conviction was for attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud and larceny under $200 for stealing a prescription pad from a local dentist. Judge Fisher ruled that the balance of Falvo’s jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of drug court. Douglas S. McGuire, 46, of Delton was sentenced April 9 to serve 36 months of probation and two days in jail for his March 18 conviction on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Judge Fisher assessed court costs of $500, a probation fee of $360 and a drug court fee of $200. His driver’s license was suspended for six months, to be restricted after 30 days for treatment, employment or probation. McGuire was arrested in Prairieville Township in December. Renna Elizabeth Douglas, 29, of Battle Creek, was sentenced April 9 to serve six months of probation and 30 days in jail for her March conviction on a charge of larceny from a building in Maple Grove Township in January. Judge Fisher assessed court costs of $250 and a probation fee of $60. He also suspended the last 27 days of Douglas’ sentence. Viking girls drop just one set against Lansing Everett Lakewood’s varsity girls’ tennis team improved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-0 win over Lansing Eastern on Monday afternoon. The closest match of the day came at third singles, where Viking sophomore Maggie Wernet topped Quaker senior Denise Pena 46, 6-4, (10-6). Lakewood freshman Brooke Fox and Quaker senior Brittany Arcaute played a tight match at fourth singles as well, with Fox coming out on top 6-4, 7-5. In the top two singles spots, the Vikings won handily. MacKenzie Chase scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Meredith Grimm at first singles. At second singles, Kelsey Stoddard topped Mary Ellen Stenske 6-4, 6 -1. On the doubles side, the Vikings didn’t drop a set. Abby Haskin and Orianna Ramos won 6-2, 6-2 at number one. At second doubles, Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite scored a 60, 6-0 victory. Nicole Graham and Melissa Michalski won 6-4, 6-0 at third doubles. In the fourth doubles match, Emie Louthan and Casey Rayner came away with a 6-2, 6-1 win. The Vikings, who play every single date on their schedule on the road because of the lack of courts at Lakewood High School at the moment, head to Ionia this afternoon, then will be a part of the Portland Invitational on Saturday. Tuesday’s league opener with Williamston was postponed due to rain. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 15 MVHS boys ranked 2nd in Division 3 MichiganTrackandField.com Rankings (Lower Peninsula)\ Week of April 13, 2009 Division 1 LP Boys: 1 Ann Arbor-Pioneer 2 Detroit-Mumford 3 East Kentwood 4 Detroit-Cass Technical 5 Portage Northern 6 Pinckney Prep 7 8 9 10 HM Lansing-Eastern Romulus Midland-HH Dow Flint-Carman-Ainsworth Rochester-Adams Division 1 LP Girls: 1 Ann Arbor-Pioneer 2 Detroit-Mumford 3 Grand Haven 4 Waterford Mott by Brett Bremer MHSAA reaches into new arena with ‘Reaching Higher’ Haven’t decided on my reaction to “Reaching Higher Experiences” yet. The program is a new endeavor from the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) which is aimed to prepare high school underclassmen for college sports and showcase them to college coaches. “An educational effort by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM), the Reaching Higher Experience will have classroom sessions for student-athletes and their parents; as well as on-court drills, testing and scrimmaging for the players to give them a vision for what it takes to become a college basketball player and also succeed in college life,” read a recent MHSAA press release. “College basketball coaches will be in attendance at these sessions.” BCAM members chose the top 100 girls’ and 100 boys’ basketball players from around the state to compete in these programs. The girls’ camp will be held Sunday, April 19 at South Lyon High School. The boys’ camp will be April 26 at Brighton High School. There aren’t any Barry County athletes who were chosen, but there are some familiar names from around the area like Olivet’s Katy Barkley, Portland’s Chelsi Scott and Sarah Trieweiller, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Shellis Hampton, Lindsay McCarty, and Annalise Pickrel from Grand Rapids Catholic Central on the girls’ side, and Catholic Central’s Sultan Muhammad, Charlotte’s Blake Rankin, Portland’s Jake Silas, and Wayland’s Weston Hudson on the boys’. The part I don’t get is that for years high school football players from around the state have had the choice of attending an all-star game out of state, to play before college coaches, and they would have to give up their eligibility to participate in other sports. Baseball and softball All-Star showcases are limited to seniors at the end of the season. Now, there’s a special program for basketball players who are underclassmen? Not only that, it’s held during the spring sports season. I can’t say for sure that any of these studentathletes participates in other sports, maybe Katy Barkley and Annalise Pickrel don’t run track. Just about all the basketball player I can think of from the county who have gone on to play college basketball took part in some spring sport. How would basketball coaches feel about their players going to take part in a football camp on a Sunday in January? It’s all very confusing to me. I know the BCAM had a big hand in putting it together, but is the MHSAA going to help run the same types of things for tennis, golf, volleyball, and cross country? I’d bet there are more collegiate track and field athletes than basketball players. Maybe it’s just up to their coaches associations to get things rolling. The MHSAA usually speaks out against this type of thing. I guess they’re thinking that if they’re running it, it’ll be done right. And, maybe they’re right. It just feels like a 180-degree turn from the organization that fought for so long to keep from bowing to a handful of moms who wanted to shake up the whole system for a handful of student-athletes with aspirations of playing sports in college. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Flint Southwestern Academy Lathrup Village-Southfield-Lathrup Rockford Troy Rochester Hills-Rochester Jackson Division 2 LP Boys: 1 Zeeland West 2 East Lansing 3 Sparta 4 Williamston 6 Hamilton 5 Otsego 7T Fenton 7T Coopersville 9T Eaton Rapids 9T Detroit Country Day 9T Ypsilanti This is the only ranking of the boy’s and girl’s high school track and field teams for the entire state of Michigan. The rankings are released weekly during the high school season. It covers both the Lower and Upper Peninsula for all school divisions. The MichiganTrackandField.com rankings are compiled for each high school division by a vote of a panel of high school coaches who review all meet results available to him/her within their respective division in an effort to provide the most accurate ranking possible. (All panelists are listed below.) The criteria utilized for ranking by the panel is projected finish at the MHSAA Finals scheduled for May 30, 2009. Division 2 LP Girls: 1 East Lansing 2 GR Forest Hills Northern 3 Chelsea 4 Detroit Renaissance 5 Yale 6T Ypsilanti 6T Holland Christian 8 Parma Western 9T Cheboygen 9T Croswell - Lexington Division 3 LP Boys: 1 Allendale 2 Vermontville-Maple Valley 3 Albion 4 Grand Rapids-West Catholic 5 Grandville-Calvin Christian 6 Michigan Center 7 Hopkins 8 Perry 9 Reese 10 Montrose-Hill Mc Cloy HM Wyoming Godwin Heights Division 3 LP Girls: 1 Ann Arbor-Gabriel Richard 2 Frankenmuth 3 Albion 4 Benzonia-Benzie Central 5 Flint-Hamady 6 Grand Rapids-West Catholic 7 Monroe-St Mary Catholic Central 8 Schoolcraft 9 Leroy-Pine River Area 10 Shepherd Division 4 LP Boys 1 Potterville 2 Pewamo-Westphalia 3 Sand Creek 4 White Pigeon 5 Hillsdale Academy 6 Harbor Springs 7 Manton 8 Auburn Hills-Oakland Christian 9 Hesperia Community 10 Webberville Community Division 4 LP Girls: 1 Potterville 2 Reading 3 Mt Pleasant-Beal City 4 Harbor Beach Community 5 Pewamo-Westphalia 6 Morrice 7 Athens 8 Rochester Hills-Lutheran Northwest 9 Southfield Christian 10 Mt Pleasant-Sacred Heart Academy Young Karate students do well at Grand Rapids Open Four members of area Karate clubs earned medals and trophies at the Grand Rapids Kids Open Martial Arts Tournament March 14 at Lee High School in Wyoming. Seth Stolsonburg (from left) was third in forms and fourth in fighting in the 8-9-yearold novice division. Jacob Nozal was first in fighting among novice 8-9-year-olds. Jonathan Nash placed first in fighting and third in forms in the advanced division. Tommy Stolsonburg was third in fighting in the novice division. They were joined at the tournament by YMCA Hastings Karate Club and TK Karate Instructor Nancy Hammond. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2009-134 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its April 8, 2009 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a special meeting on April 21, 2009 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2009 - 134 (PROPOSED) ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. 38) TO ADDRESS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, all supplementary to the existing Rutland Charter Township State Construction Code Ordinance. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1: TITLE. This Ordinance may be cited by its above-designated title. SECTION 2: AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the State Construction Code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of Rutland Charter Township is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. Rutland Charter Township assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout the corporate limits of Rutland Charter Township with respect to the subject matter of this Ordinance as a supplementation of the responsibility previously assumed by Rutland Charter Township pursuant to Ordinance No. 38 adopted March 10, 1993, known as the Charter Township of Rutland State Construction Code Ordinance. SECTION 3: CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within Rutland Charter Township. SECTION 4: DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. Area karate clubs announce their recent promotions The Hastings Karate Club and TK Karate Club had a number of students earn promotions recently. They include (front from right) Brandon Robinson and Anna Rybiski 8th kup white belts, Reilly Former, Seth Stolsonburg, and Tommy Stolsonburg 7th kup white belts, Noah Former 6th kup yellow, Jonathan Nash 5th kup green, (back) instructor Nancy Hammond, Boyd Belka, 8th kup white Brad Belka, Brody Belka, Jason Cook 7th kup white, Zachery Allyn 5th kup green, Renee Evans 3rd kup blue, Garrick Hershberger 1st kup blue, and instructor Steve Echtinaw. Missing from photo were 2nd kup blue Celena Johnson and 5th kup green Caleb Johnson. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) and dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 260656C (26015C-0175C-0189C-0190C-0191C-0193C-0300C-0306C-0325C) and dated May 4, 2009 are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. SECTION 5: REPEALS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided this Ordinance shall be considered to amend but not repeal any provision of the existing State Construction Code Ordinance referenced herein. SECTION 6: PUBLICATION/EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Jim L. Carr, Supervisor 77533844 Rutland Charter Township �Page 16 — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner No teams made finals, but plenty of wrestlers did by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time in years there was not a team from Barry County at the Team State Wrestling Finals in Battle Creek. Lakewood, Thornapple Kellogg, and Hastings had made a trip to Kellogg Arena an annual tradition for local wrestling fans. Hastings, Delton, and Lakewood all won district championships this season. In conference action, Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings once again shared the O-K Gold Conference Championship, but Lakewood and Delton both saw long league winning streaks snapped. The Saxons and Trojans provided some of the seasons’ finest moments. The Trojans won the league dual between the two teams, 33-29. The Saxons then topped the Trojans at the league tournament to share the title. In the tiebreak, Hastings came away with a 25-23 victory in the team’s Division 2 District Championship match at Wayland Union High School. Individually, all of the county’s teams had some success advancing wrestlers through the state tournament. A Saxon and a Trojan met again in the Individual Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, with Thornapple Kellogg senior Kyle Dalton scoring a 4-2 decision over Hastings’ Matt Watson in the 125-pound championship match. Both wrestlers earned their third state medal over the weekend, and had their highest ever state finish. They were joined by Delton Kellogg senior Matt Loveland in earning a third state medal. Here are the 2008-09 All-Barry County Wrestling First and Second Teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 103 Mike Craven - Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior lightweight ended the season with a record of 45-8, as the sixth place medallist in Division 2’s 103-pound weight class at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Craven was a district champion and a regional runner-up, after winning an O-K Gold Conference championship this winter. 112 Mark Loveland - Delton Kellogg: A senior, Loveland was a state qualifier this year. He ended the season with a record of 45-5. He scored a technical fall and a fall in his two matches on his way to a Kalamazoo Valley Association championship in the 112pound weight class. 119 Trevor Dalton - Thornapple Kellogg: Dalton ended his junior year as a regional qualifier with a record of 32-12. He finished third at his team’s Division 2 District Tournament in Hastings. He was the O-K Gold Conference champion at 119 pounds in February. 125 Matt Loveland - Delton Kellogg: Loveland earned the third state medal of his varsity wrestling career, ending his senior season standing in sixth place in Division 3’s 125-pound weight class at the Individual Finals. He was the KVA champion at 130 pounds this season, and ended the year with a record of 45-5. Matt Loveland Matt Watson - Hastings: A injury slowed Watson at the start of his senior season, but he ended it where he ended two of his previous three varsity seasons - on the podium at the state finals. He was higher up than he’d ever been, placing second in Division 2’s 125-pound weight class. He was the O-K Gold Conference champion at 125 pounds, and finished the year with a record of 32-6. 130 Kyle Dalton - Thornapple Kellogg: Dalton closed his senior season by winning the 125-pound Division 2 State Championship, topping Watson 4-2 in the final. Dalton was 43-3 this season, and won district and regional championships along the way to the state title. He was also the 130pound champion in the O-K Gold Conference this year. 135 Gage Pederson - Hastings: The Saxon junior scored his first state medal, placing sixth in Division 2’s 135-pound weight class. He closed the year with a record of 48-9. Pederson was a district champion this year, and finished as the runner-up at regionals and at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at 135 pounds. 140 Donovan Scott - Thornapple Kellogg: Scott made his first trip to the Individual State Finals this season, and went 1-2 in his time in the tournament. He ended his junior year with a record of 33-15. He was a district runner-up this winter, and was the champion in the 140-pound weight class at the O-K Gold Conference championship meet. 145 Trent Brisboe - Hastings: Brisboe was a state qualifier for the first time this season, in Division 2’s 145-pound weight class. He ended his senior season with a record of 4412. Gage Pederson He was a runner-up in the Saxons’ Division 2 District Tournament, after winning the 145pound flight at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. 152 Thomas Tabor - Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Tabor ended the season with a record of 31-18. He was a regional qualifier this season, and was just one victory short of earning a spot in the state finals. Tabor was the runner-up to Brisboe in the 145-pound weight class at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. 160 Micah Huver - Hastings: Huver came up one win short of earning a spot in the individual regional tournament this season. In the O-K Gold Conference, Huver placed second in the 160-pound weight class. 171 Mike Cross - Hastings: Cross had some nice wins early in the season for the Saxon varsity wrestling team. One of the highlights was his runner-up finish at Hastings’ own L.H. Lamb Memorial Tournament in January. 189 Steven Romero - Delton Kellogg: Romero, a senior, earned his first appearance in the individual state finals this year, and came up just one victory short of earning himself a medal. Romero was 44-7 on the season, and won a regional championship to go along with his KVA title. Chris Westra - Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Westra scored his first state medal this year, placing seventh in the 199-pound weight class at the Division 2 Individual Finals. Westra ended the year with a record of 514. He was the O-K Gold Conference Champion and a district champion at that weight class. 215 Dusty Cowell - Maple Valley: One of the Lions’ senior captains, Cowell was the CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a rezoning request by the City of Hastings to rezone recently purchased parcels on South Jefferson Street and East Center Street for the consideration of a future parking lot. Kyle Dalton (left) and Matt Watson Mark Loveland Kalamazoo Valley Association champion at 215-pounds this year. He ended the year with a record of 41-4. Kurtis Powell - Lakewood: Powell pinned his way to a 189-pound championship at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division league meet in February. He then went on to finished second in his team’s Division 3 district tournament. He ended the year with a record of 35-9. 285 Luke Mansfield - Hastings: Some bad luck helped to keep him out of the individual state finals, after he earned a district championship at 215 pounds. He wrestled up a weight class all season long to help out the Saxon team. He was the O-K Gold Conference champion at 275 pounds, scoring a technical fall and a quick pin in his two matches at the league meet. He was 41-8 on the year. Ryan Steverson - Lakewood: The Viking junior scored his second state medal this year, placing fourth in Division 3’s 285-pound weight class. Steverson was the CAAC-White champion at 285 pounds, and then had runner-up finishes at individual districts and regionals. He ended the year with a record of 35-5. Map of Proposed Rezone Area: Wrestling Second Team The applicant has requested the following properties to be rezoned from A-0 to B-1. Legal descriptions of said properties are: Parcel Number 08-55-201-250-00 ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 808. 122 East Center Street Parcel Number 08-55-201-249-00 112 East Center Street COM NE COR LOT 807 PLAN OF HASTINGS FOR POB; TH W 39FT, TH S 69FT, TH E 39FT, TH N 69FT TO POB. Parcel Number 08-55-201-247-00 303 South Jefferson Street CITY OF HASTINGS N 69 FT LOT 806 AND W 27 FT OF N 69 FT OF LOT 807. Parcel Number 08-55-201-248-00 309 South Jefferson Street S 63FT LOTS 806 & 807 PLAN OF HASTINGS. Parcel Number 08-55-201-259-00 328 South Jefferson Street CITY OF HASTINGS 322 S. JEFFERSON ST LOTS 816-817 ORIGINAL PLAT TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE, OF HASTINGS. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77533874 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 103 Dylan Shoup - Lakewood: A freshman, Shoup was a regional qualifier this season after placing fourth at his team’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament. He ended the year with a record of 22-14. 112 William Gross - Lakewood: Gross was the third place finisher in the 112-pound weight class at the CAAC-White Championship Meet this season. He was an individual regional qualifier as a sophomore this season, placing fourth at his team’s regional meet. 119 Darrin Eaton - Lakewood: Eaton was one of two individual state qualifiers for the Vikings. A sophomore, he was made his first appearance in the finals and ended the year with a record of 24-9. Eaton placed third at districts and fourth at regionals to earn the spot in the Individual Finals. 130 Austin Endsley - Hastings: Endsley earned a spot in the Individual Finals with a district championship and a runner-up finish at regionals. He was also a runner-up in the 130-pound weight class at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. Endsley ended the year with a 30-15 record. 135 Jarrod Kent - Lakewood: Kent was the CAAC-White champion at 135 pounds this season, scoring a 3-0 win over Corunna’s Tony LePior in the final. Kent went on to be a regional qualifier, thanks to a fourth place finish at districts, and ended the year with a 22-9 record. Jeff Town - Delton Kellogg: Town was the KVA’s runner-up at 135 pounds this season. He went on to be a regional qualifier in his senior season, and end the year with a 35-14 record. 140 Tallyn Alexander - Lakewood: Alexander was the third place finisher at 140 pounds in the CAAC-White this winter, scoring a quick pin of Williamston’s Tucker Burnham in the consolation finals. Alexander had 13 wins on the season. 145 Mason Blackmer - Lakewood: Blackmer was the 152-pound champion at the CAACWhite Championship Meet in February. He carried that momentum into a third place finish in the Viking’s Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Blackmer was 41-13 on the season. 152 Ray Lindsey - Delton Kellogg: Lindsey was the third place finisher at 152-pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament in February. Lindsey was one of the Panthers’ senior captains this winter. 160 Cole Meinke - Thornapple Kellogg: Meinke scored an 11-3 win over Hastings’ Micah Huver in the 160-pound championship match at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet to earn the league title in the flight. Meinke, a senior, came up one win short of being a regional qualifier this year. 171 Dalton Ketchum - Lakewood: Ketchum missed out on the postseason, but had some big wins early on for the Vikings including victories in duals against Mason and Greenville. Ketchum placed third in his weight class at the L.H. Lamb Invitational in Hastings, and fourth at the Sparta Invitational. 215 Cody Clinton - Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Clinton won another O-K Gold Conference Championship this year, scoring an 8-3 win over Hastings’ Colton Marlette in the final match at the league meet. Clinton went on to score his first state medal, placing fourth in Division 2’s 215pound weight class at the Individual Finals. Clinton ended the year with a record of 41-11. 285 Don Jensen - Maple Valley: A Lion senior, Jensen was one of two Lions to earn a spot in the individual regional tournament this season thanks to a fourth place finish at districts. Jensen was the KVA champion at 285 pounds this winter, and ended the year with a record of 34-12. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Page 17 Senior leaders fill up county boys’ basketball team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A couple of them have been stars for a while, but many of them waited their turn, filled their roles, and then took their turn in the spotlight. Of the 16 student-athletes to earn spots on the 2008-09 All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball first and second teams 15 of them are seniors. Five senior starters helped lead the Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team all the way to the Class B State Quarterfinals, where they were downed by Inkster 36-32 at Jackson High School. The Saxons knocked off state ranked Gull Lake in the opening round of the district tournament, at Gull Lake, then downed Charlotte in the semifinals. Before the Saxons scored their semifinal win over Charlotte, the Delton Kellogg boys scored their first district victory in 25 years by downing Lakewood. The Saxons then topped the Panthers 57-38 in the district championship game. Hastings then handily defeated Sturgis and Haslett in the regional tournament at DeWitt High School. The Saxons also had one of their best season in the O-K Gold Conference this winter, battling Catholic Central, Wayland, and South Christian for the top spots before eventually finishing fourth. Thornapple Kellogg, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg, and Maple Valley had their moments as well. Barry County Christian’s varsity boys’ team had an outstanding season too, capturing the schools’ third consecutive ACSI State Championship. All the county teams are represented here. Boys’ Basketball First Team Kody Buursma - Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ big senior center made huge strides forward in his senior season, averaging 12.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 5.1 blocks per game. “Kody is the most unselfish, coachable player that I have ever had the privilege of coaching. His progress and development has been very steady, and he has improved significantly.” Andrew Doane - Lakewood: Doane earned first-team All-Conference honors in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this season, after averaging 8.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. A senior center, Doane was also one of the Dane Schils Adam Skedgell Viking leaders in assists with 1.4 per contest, and steals with 1.4. Parrish Hall - Thornapple Kellogg: A prolific scorer who put up 41 points in the Trojans’ district opener against Allegan, he averaged 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 3.2 steals per game in his senior season. “Parrish is an unselfish leader who continues to lead us with his passion, his heart, and his ability to make other players around him better,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “He has been a privilege to coach and someone I feel can continue to play at the next level if he chooses.” Dustin Houghton - Maple Valley: A senior forward, Houghton earned honorable mention All-KVA honors this winter. He averaged 11.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He finished his varsity career at Maple Valley with 660 points. Dane Schils - Hastings: The Saxons’ number two scorer on the season, averaging 9.4 points per game, he knocked down 106 threepointers on the year shooting 38.7 percent from behind the arc. Schils, a senior, was named honorable mention All-Conference in the O-K Gold. Gabe Shellenbarger - Lakewood: The Vikings were a very different team when their senior point guard was on the floor. He played in 14 of the 20 regular season games and still managed to finish second on the team in points, assists, and first in steals. He averaged a team-high 10.9 points per game, to go along with 2.8 assists and 2.6 steals. He was also a 75.6-percent free throw shooter. He earned first team All-Conference honors in the CAAC-White this season. Adam Skedgell - Hastings: A senior forward, Skedgell set a new Hastings record with his 53 blocked shots this season. He led the Saxons in charges taken on the year with nine too. He also had team highs with 14.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, which helped him earn All-Conference honors in the O-K Gold this winter. Robbie Wandell - Delton Kellogg: Wandell, a senior forward, was the Panthers leader on and off the floor this season. Regularly drawing opponents best defenders and double teams he still averaged 14.8 points Robbie Wandell per game. Wandell earned All-Conference honors in the KVA. He shot 75-percent from the free throw line, and added 6.5 rebounds per game and 2 steals per game to his team-high scoring total. Boys’ Basketball Second Team Cody Anderson - Delton Kellogg: A junior forward, Anderson averaged 7.8 points per game for the year and pushed that up to 10.5 in the second half of the season. He also led the Panthers with 7.5 rebounds per game. “Cody took a few games to adjust to the varsity level of basketball, but once he acclimated himself to the speed and quickness, he really came into his own and had a great second half of the year,” said DK coach Mike Mohn. Chase DeMaagd - B.C. Christian: A 6-3 senior power forward who was a four-year starter on the varsity team. He scored more than 1,600 points in his four years. This season, he averaged over 22 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals per game. He also shot over 75-percent from the free throw line, and showed true leadership abilities on and off the court. Kyle Fisher - Maple Valley: A force inside for the Lions, Fisher was named the Lions’ MVP in his senior season and earned honorable mention honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. He averaged 8.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, and also had a team-high 27 blocked shots. Brad Hayden - Hastings: An outstanding perimeter defender, Hayden was one of the Saxons’ co-captains this season. He averaged 7.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and shot 43.7 percent from the field. He was also second on the Saxon team in both steals and blocked shots. Ryan Holley - B.C. Christian: A senior guard who scored the 1,000th point of his varsity career midway through the season, Holley averaged over 17 points, 7 rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game. He had a big night against Tri-Unity Christian when he poured in 22 points to go along with eight rebounds. At the time, TriUnity was ranked number one in the state in Class D. Logan Lake, Lakewood: The Vikings’ senior center led his team in charges taken with eight for the season, and totaled 1.3 steals and 6.4 rebounds per game. More than half of those rebounds came on the offensive end of the floor. Lake was honorable mention AllConference this season in the CAAC-White. He averaged 6.2 points per game. Adam Swartz, Hastings: The Saxons point guard had an outstanding senior season, in which he was one of the team’s co-captains. Swartz averaged 5.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and only 3.5 turnovers per game. Swartz also chipped in 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Carter Whitney - Thornapple Kellogg: Coming back from early season injuries, Whitney changed the way the Trojans attacked with his speed passion, and attention to detail according to head coach Lance Laker. He averaged 8.2 points per game, to go along with 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists. “He is someone who I will miss greatly for hearth, but mostly for his ability to smile and be a leader that empowers others while making sure he keeps their focus on what maters, and that was having fun all the time,” Laker said. Nearly half of All-County girls are underclassmen Vogel was named honorable mention All-Conference in the O-K Gold. She had four double doubles in conference games this season. Girls’ Basketball First Team Kayla Vogel Kali Tobias by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The winter went by a little too quickly for the area varsity girls’ basketball teams, as none of them made it past the district round of the state tournament. That didn’t mean the girls didn’t have their moments, and many of the best basketball players in Barry County can return to the court next season. Lakewood was one of the few senior laden teams in the county, and the Vikings used that experience to win their first conference championship since 1982, capping the season off with many of the girls’ first victory over Portland on Senior Night at LHS. Of the 15 girls honored here, seven of Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 22 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: 77533803 Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students Alexis Brodbeck - Lakewood: The Vikings’ senior point guard was an allleague selection in the CAAC-White again this season, her third on the Lakewood varsity. She tied for second on her team with 27 three-pointers made. She had 111 assists this year. Chelsey Dow - Lakewood: One of the Vikings’ captains this season, Dow was her team’s leading rebounder and her 86 steals this season are second all-time at Lakewood. She was named first team AllConference in the CAAC-White this year. Jennifer Kent - Maple Valley: The Lions’ junior center led her team in scoring and rebounding, with 11.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. On the defensive end she averaged 2.9 blocks per contest. She is a three-year varsity letter winner, and was named all-conference in the KVA for the second consecutive season. Anna Lynch - Lakewood: The Viking sophomore averaged 11 points per game this season, to lead her team, and averaged 17 points per game in the final five contests of the season. She knocked down a team-high 38 three-pointers on the season, and was named first team All-Conference in the CAAC-White. Kate Scheidel - Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior earned All-Conference honorable mention in the O-K Gold this winter, leading the Trojans in scoring with 13 points per game. Scheidel also averaged 5.2 assists and seven rebounds per contest, while shooting 84-percent from the free throw line. Kali Tobias - Delton Kellogg: A junior in her second season starting for the Panthers, Tobias averaged 9.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. She was named first team AllConference in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Her league stats included a 19-point, 11-rebound night against Parchment. Kayla Vogel - Hastings: A sophomore up to the varsity for the first time, Vogel led the Saxons in scoring with 11.4 points per game and also pulled down 7.5 rebounds per contest. Girls’ Basketball Second Team Alyssa Bowerman - Thornapple Kellogg: Trojan senior captain who averaged nine rebounds per game to lead her team, and also took eight charges on the year. She also shot 76-percent from the free throw line. Head coach Andy Kopf attributed much of her success to her great work ethic. Adrianna Culbert - Delton Kellogg: A freshman forward who earned a starting spot for the Panthers, she averaged 7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. She had an outstanding 12-point, 17rebound performance against Schoolcraft this season and also had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds against Maple Valley. Veronica Hayden - Hastings: A sophomore in her second season on the Saxon varsity, Hayden did whatever work was asked of her whether that was playing the point or battling in the paint. She averaged 6.9 points per game, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists this season. Ashley Morris - Lakewood: Morris is a two time All-Conference performer in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. She was the Vikings leading scorer and rebounder prior to an injury that kept her out of the end of the Lakewood girls’ run towards their first conference championship since 1982. Lisa Schuurmans - B.C. Christian: The Eagles senior center was her team’s true floor leader this season, averaging 11 points and 10 rebounds per game along with more than two steals and one block a contest. “Because of her dominance inside, she was double teamed often,” said Eagle head coach Andrea Lampart. “but had a great ability to kick the ball to an open teammate.” ALL COUNTY, continued next page SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, APRIL 16: MONDAY, APRIL 20: 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity Varsity Fresh. Varsity Varsity JV Fresh. JV JV Varsity Fresh. Varsity JV JV Varsity Tennis Tennis Track Track Softball Softball Baseball Softball Baseball Baseball Soccer Softball Softball Baseball Baseball Softball Soccer Wayland Union HS A Wayland Union HS H Forest Hills Eastern HS A Forest Hills Eastern HS A Wayland Union HS DH Game 1 H Ottawa Hills HS DH Game 1 H G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 H G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 A Wayland (cancelled) A G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 1 A Wayland Union HS A Ottawa Hills HS DH Game 2 H Wayland Union HS DH Game 2 H G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 H G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 A G.R. Ottawa Hills DH Game 2 A Wayland Union HS A Golf FHE @ Egypt Valley FRIDAY, APRIL 17 3:45 pm Boys Varsity A SATURDAY, APRIL 18: TBA 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am Girls Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Boys Varsity Varsity JV Varsity Varsity JV Varsity Fresh. Varsity JV Tennis Golf Golf Baseball Softball Softball Track Baseball Track Baseball 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 6:15 pm Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys JV Varsity Varsity Varsity Fresh. Fresh. Golf Golf Track Track Baseball Baseball FHE@Egypt Valley CC Hastings JV Inv. @ HCC Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Heritage Christ. DH Game 1 Heritage Christ. DH Game 2 A A H H H H CC Jam@Quail RidgeCC Hastings JV Invite@HCC Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Heritage Christ. DH Game 1 Heritage Christ. DH Game 2 A A H H H H Delton Inv.@Mullenhurst Caledonia Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Kzoo Central HS DH Game 1 A H H A H TUESDAY, APRIL 21: 3:45 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 6:15 pm Boys Boys Boys Girls Boys Boys Varsity JV Varsity Varsity Fresh. Fresh. Golf Golf Track Track Baseball Baseball WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22: Noon 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Varsity JV Varsity JV Varsity Golf Golf Tennis Tennis Softball Times and dates subject to change. Lansing Cath. Inv. H Penn. Golf Inv.@Marywd. A GR CC Invite@Centen. CC A Hastings Invite H Hastings Invite H Hastings Invite H Hastings Relays H Grandville Invite A Relays H Lakewood Invite A HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: 77533692 them are underclassmen. Last winter, there were ten underclassmen on this list. The group includes two freshmen, three sophomores, and two juniors. �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-04-23.pdf d9dc6f366fd60bfe6cfd73f945b74ea2 PDF Text Text Arts council holds 2009 Jazz Fest Government leaders need economic lesson Saxon boys win Hastings Relays See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 17 NEWS BRIEFS Meeting on millage set for tonight Voters within the Hastings Area Schools District are invited to attend one of public two meeting regarding the millage proposal on the May 5 ballot. The meetings are both scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the high school lecture hall. The first will be held tonight, April 23, and the second meeting will be Monday, May 4. School Superintendent Rich Satterlee will explain why the district is asking voters to approve for the 1-mill, fiveyear levy, what it will cost property owners and why it will be beneficial for students. For more information, call 269-9484400. Supper to help Meals on Wheels A spaghetti supper with all the trimmings to “kick off” the Meals on Wheels annual walk-a-thon will be held Friday, April 24, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging office, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. A silent auction will be held, featuring gift baskets donated by Barry County businesses, groups and individuals. Music will be provided by the Nashville 5-Plus. Tickets for the meal are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Kids under 5 eat free. Funds raised for the walk-a-thon will go toward meal programs for Barry County senior citizens. Walkers are always needed for the walk-a-thon, which will be held next month. Call the COA for a pledge sheet 269-948-4856. Little Miss Delton to be picked Friday Twenty-eight kids are hoping to be Little Miss Delton 2009. The winner will be selected at a pageant set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School’s Room 10-11. The public is invited. Admission is $1 per person. The pageant is a fundraiser for Miss Delton 2009 Aubrey Beeler and her court members Lindsay Smith, Lupita Perez, Taylor Hennessey and Cassandra Coplin. All of the money they raise throughout their reign will be donated back to the area charity or service organization of their choice. The pageant is sponsored by the Delton Founders Weekend Committee and Chapple Realty. The Little Miss Delton winner and her court will appear throughout the year with Miss Delton and her court at various community service activities. The highlight of the year will be reigning over Founders Weekend Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings voters to decide millage proposal, school board race by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When voters in the Hastings Area Schools district go to the polls Tuesday, May 5, they will be asked to decide the fate of a proposed 1-mill, five-year levy that would provide funds for renovations and repairs to school buildings throughout the district. They also will be asked to decide the race for a seat on the Hastings Board of Education between incumbent Scott Hodges and challenger Jeff Kniaz. The millage proposal was rejected by voters during last year’s school election. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee said he hopes that more publicity will help the public understand the type of millage the district is seeking and how it will be used. The proposed millage is what the State of Michigan terms a “sinking fund,” which is a millage levy used to create reserve funds that can be used only for the construction or repair of school buildings. “I think that last year a lot of people didn’t know what a sinking fund was, and they were put off by the legal name,” he said. “This year, we are doing ads on the radio and in the newspaper, and we’re holding community meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, and Monday, May 4, in the lecture hall at the high school so we can get the information out to people about what the millage is and how it will be used. And I think then we will have more support.” School officials have said that if the levy Jeff Kniaz Scott Hodges does not pass, the district would have to use funds from its general fund budget, which may reduce money available to meet students’ educational needs such as up-to-date computers, text books and supplies. “If the millage doesn’t pass, then we would have to reassess what we do,” said Satterlee. “There are some things that have to be complet- ed, but we would have to use a Band-Aid approach like we have done the last several years,” he said. “An example would be instead of repairing or replacing the roofs we would patch them. It would be the same with the parking lots, we would have them patched and sealed rather than repaired, but the problem with cracks is that they get bigger every winter. “Things only last so long and then you have to invest money into maintaining or repairing them,” added Satterlee. The proposed millage will generate approximately $534,000 per year for a fiveyear total of approximately $2.5 million. It would cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 about 96 cents a week or $50 a year. The funds generated by the millage would used for the following: Asbestos pipe maintenance and abatement $30,000; bathroom stall partition replacement (district-wide) $60,000; bus garage wash bay furnace $1,500; camera and security hardware upgrades and contracts $36,000; carpet replacement (district-wide) $300,000; stage lighting and curtain replacement for Central Auditorium $28,000; door, frames and hardware replacement to meet American Disabilities Act requirements (district-wide) $85,000; floor tile (district-wide) $75,000; air conditioning repair and replacement at the high school $26,000; high school elevator replacement $89,000; middle school and high school band room remodeling $30,000; middle school boiler repair $18,000; middle school brick refacing $40,000; repair or replace air conditioning at the middle school, Central and Star $40,000; new dump truck, plow trucks, tractors and mowers for maintenance department $175,000; painting (district-wide) $35,000; parking lot seal-coating, crack sealing, striping $175,000; roof MILLAGE, continued on page 11 Rutland Twp. Board has second thoughts on sewer pipeline by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board April 8 voted 6-1, with Supervisor Jim Carr casting the dissenting vote, to pass a motion for a resolution granting Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority an easement to install a pipeline to provide service to the site of a planned Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43. However, at a special meeting Tuesday, April 21, the board voted 4-3 against a resolution that would have allowed the sewer authority to provide service to the new hospital if the township’s attorney, Craig Rolfe, approved of the sewer authority’s plans to do so. Carr, Clerk Robin Hawthorne, Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and Trustee Brenda Bellmore voted against the resolution, while trustees Dorothy Flint, Rob Lee and Bill Hanshaw gave it their support. “I personally think that we’re jumping too far ahead,” said Bellmore. Following the vote against the resolution, a motion was passed by the board to reintroduce the resolution created April 8 at its next meeting. If approved, the resolution would allow the sewer authority to provide service to the new hospital. According to the majority of board members, the move allows them to consult further with Rolfe and the City of Hastings before voting on the issue. Rolfe is scheduled to appear at the board’s next meeting. Attendees of the meeting included Brad Carpenter, supervisor of Carlton Township, and Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township. Both supervisors said the motion made by the board April 8 pertaining to the sewer system would create problems for the planning and coordination of townships neighboring Rutland if the resolution were to be adopted. Sheryl Lewis-Blake, CEO of Pennock Hospital, said that the hospital would appreciate any help the board could offer, but that it does not publicly endorse the servicing of its new site by either the sewer authority or the City of Hastings. “... We’re not here tonight to campaign one way or another, just to say that we appreciate you working with the hospital.” Resident Barbara Lyons, part owner of SEWER, continued on page 6 Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter addresses the Rutland Charter Township Board. Community rallies to help fire victims by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When a raging fire tore through an aging duplex in the 700 block of South Jefferson Street around midnight Thursday, April 16 in Hastings, neighbors didn’t hesitate to come to the aide of the family trapped inside. Due in large part to neighbors and Melissa Cunningham’s efforts Melissa’s three children Devin Moore, 11, Jaedyn Sinclair, 7, and Travin Sinclair, 4, and her fiancé Thad Fisher’s children Beretta Fisher, 15, and Anthony Fisher, 9, were able to escape. Jaedyn and Devin were airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, while Melissa, 27, and the other children in the Cunningham/Fisher family and neighbor Amy Hall and her four-year-old daughter Habitat fundraiser dinner is tomorrow Brooklynn Neymeiyer were treated and released from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Thad Fisher was at work in Middleville when the fire broke out. Arwin Depue, a custodian for Hastings Area Schools, had just returned home from work at 11:40 p.m. that night when he and his wife, Jeri, heard a loud noise. “Arwin had just come home from work, and I couldn’t sleep even though I am normally asleep by 10:30,” said Jeri. “I thank God because I think He kept us both awake for a reason.” The couple looked outside and saw smoke coming from the neighboring house. “Amy (Hall who lives in the unit on the south FIRE, continued on page 7 King to get Liberty Bell award Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Barry County will be cooking up large quantities of Swiss steak and chicken for a fundraising dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. The dinner is being dedicated to the memory of International Habitat See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 23, 2009 Fire inspectors look over the scene of early morning fire on S. Jefferson Street last week. The Barry County Bar Association will celebrate Law Day by presenting the Liberty Bell Award to Bob King at a ceremony to be held at noon Friday, May 1 in the County Circuit Courtroom in Hastings. King, a former director of the Barry County YMCA and Camp Algonquin, has received many honors for his years of service to the youth of the area community. “We are delighted to be able to add his name to the list of distinguished citizens who have received the Liberty Bell Award,” said County Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher. The award presentation will be followed by a speech from State Rep. Brian Calley. A coffee reception in honor of King and Calley will be held that day from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Community Room at the Courts and Law Building (across from the courthouse). The public is invited to attend both the reception and the ceremony in the courtroom. �Page 2 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page founder Millard Fuller, who died recently. In addition to the two meats, the menu will include mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, vegetable, homemade desserts and beverages. The meal is available for a freewill offering. Proceeds will help build another Habitat home for a local family in need of decent housing. For more information about the local Habitat, call the office at 269-948-9939. Anyone who would like to make a taxdeductible donation to Habitat who cannot attend the dinner may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 234, Hastings MI 49058. Family Workshop continues April 27 The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will continue its Family Workshop Series on Monday, April 27, with a class titled “Healthy Relationships Equals Healthy Kids.” The class will be held at the Hastings First Baptist Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For those who pre-register, a free pizza dinner will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Free child care will also be provided for those who pre-register. Call 269-948-3264 to register and for more information. Event will help canine deputy Gina This Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department’s canine deputy, Gina, and her handler will be at the Hastings 4 Theater, which is hosting a fundraiser to help with Gina’s upcoming surgery for hip dysplasia. Dep. Gina is a part of the county’s K-9 Unit and is considered a dual-purpose narcotics-trained police dog. Her surgery will cost $7,000. Patrons who come for the free spring matinee of “Hotel For Dogs” at 10 or 11 a.m. both days can see Dep. Gina, and for a free-will donation, they can have their picture taken with her. Handbell choir concert is Sunday The Grace Note Handbell Choir will perform a spring concert Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 904 Terry Lane, in Hastings. The Seventh Day Adventist school hand chime choir also will perform a few songs of its own. The community is invited to the spring concert during the evening vespers at Seventh Day Adventist church. A freewill offering will be collected to help Grace Lutheran raise funds for its own set of handchimes. A handchime is similar to a handbell; however it is made of aluminum and is rectangular in shape, explained Director Kim Domke. It has a much mellower, or flute-like, sound than a handbell, she said. The April 25 concert will include songs such as “Jubilee,” “Get On Board Little Children,” “New Born Again,” and “Etude in G Minor.” Part of the vespers service will encourage the audience to sing along to hymns such as “Amazing Grace” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Any questions about the concert or about joining a bell choir may be directed to Domke at 269-945-9181. Library has cure for cyberphobia Beginning April 27, the Hastings Public Library will begin a series of computer classes aimed at those just beginning to master computer skills. The first set of classes will be geared toward people who want to learn Microsoft Word, a word processing program. It will cover basic formatting skills for letters and reports. All of the classes will be held in the library’s community room, and each participant will be assigned a laptop computer to use during the class. Classes are limited to six people; but a minimum of three must register. Registrants will be able to sign up for additional classes at the last session. Visit the library for more information or call 269-945-4263. Citizens sought for library millage The public is invited to join Rutland Township residents and library board members Ruth Hill and Ken Smith, Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library to organize a committee to support the library’s August millage proposal. Township residents have supported the library by millage since 2000. The upcoming vote is a continuation of the operating support for the library. Hastings Charter Twp. Board moves ahead on proposed sewer system by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board approved a resolution April 14 that establishes a special assessment district for properties on Leach Lake and surrounding areas that lie within the township’s borders to fund an engineered plan for installation of a sewer system in those areas. Leach Lake is part of both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, however, only a small portion of the lake lies within the boundaries of the former. According to the Hastings Charter Township Board, the total cost for the assessment is $35,490, and it will require that each parcel within the district be assessed $910 per year for three years. Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township, said that Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter is responsible for the vast majority of the planning and development that has been done for the proposed sewer system. In an interview after the board meeting, Carpenter explained that if the sewer system is installed, Carlton Township will own the system and use it within its own borders to provide sewer services for properties on Middle and Leach lakes and surrounding areas. Hastings Charter Township will most likely decide to contract with Carlton Township to utilize the system, which will be serviced by the City of Hastings, he said. “I’m really pleased with the design of the system, and I’m really pleased with the arrangement that we have with the city,” Carpenter said. “... I can’t say enough good things about the city, because of how they’ve worked with us. I know there’s a lot of animosity out there, and things are being said about the city, but I’ve been sitting across the table from them for three years, and I don’t see it.” Carpenter explained that the type of sewer system being planned for is a septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system. “There’s a lot of concern from residents about the type of system that we want to put in, and it’s going to be up to us to educate them about it,” he said. A STEP system involves pumping away liquid waste and use of a tank to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date. Carpenter said the plan to use a system that utilizes a tank to store solid waste has made some uneasy, but he maintained that such sentiments are unwarranted. According to Carpenter, the planned system will be maintenance-free on the part of residents and consist of high-quality tanks. “These are air-tested, water-tight tanks that will be put in there, so there’s no threat of contamination to the groundwater or anything around the lakes,” he said. “There will be no leaching or anything from these tanks.” Long-term planning is an aspect of the project that Carpenter said has always been a vital part of it. “What we want is a system that, 20 years down the road, we can feel good about ...,” he explained. Carpenter said that if nothing unforeseen happens, and the majority of residents of both townships continue to support the installation of the sewer system, he expects construction of the system to begin early 2010. In other business at the Hastings Charter Township board meeting, members of the board voted to pass a motion accepting the ballot language for a millage pertaining to the Hastings Public Library. Sun shines on sixth annual Thornapple Arts Council 2009 Jazz Festival Hastings Women’s Club to honor senior girls at tea An invitation has been extended to all Hastings High School senior girls, their mothers or grandmothers and guardians to attend the 63rd Senior Girls’ Tea to be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club sponsors the event. All senior girls attending the tea are asked to sign up at the high school office, giving names of who they are bringing to the event, by April 24. Speakers for this year’s program will be Christine Hiar, clinical supervisor, and Liz Lenz, community preventionist and site supervisor, both from Barry County Substance Abuse Services, a part of the Barry Community Mental Health Authority. Their topic will be "Women Supporting Women." Summer church events sought J-Ad Graphics staff is working on the local Summer Fun Guide and would like to include summer church activities. Any Barry County church that will be hosting Vacation Bible School or other celebrations to which the public is invited may send the information to Patricia Johns via e-mail at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. For additional information, call 269945-9554. Jazzam plays at Laura’s HEArt Studio in Hastings Friday afternoon before heading up to Middleville to open for the Bob Hartig Quartet at the Middle Villa Inn later that evening. The crowd enjoys warm weather and sunshine as the Hastings High School steel drum band plays. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Organizers could not have asked for better weather for the sixth annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival, which was held under cloudless skies Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. While the mercury climbed to a pleasant 70 degrees, music lovers of all ages flocked to the venues all over the city of Hastings and to two new music venues — the Delton Public Library and the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville, which hosted jazz concerts Friday evening. "I am very excited that with all the buzz about the festival, the feeling and the spirit is still completely focused on educating the young people about playing and appreciating jazz,” said JAZZ, continued next page The Blue Notes play at Laura’s HEArt Studio in Hastings. The Hastings High School Night Jazz Band, under the direction of Rich Moore, plays a few tunes in the community room at Hastings City Bank. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 3 Delton Kellogg team advances to OM World Finals by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students at Delton Kellogg Elementary School heard the following brain teaser on Monday, “How far can a battery-powered flower pot travel?” The flower pot in question is going to go all the way to Ames, Iowa, in late May. The “Rose Wheeler” from Delton Kellogg Middle Schools' Earth Trek Division I team took first place in the state Odyssey of the Mind competition on Saturday, April 18, at Kentwood High School. The team will compete at world level competition from May 27 to 30. The team includes Rachel Dallavalle, Eric Hoeberling, Jacob Marshall, Wyatt Sample, Tucker Scoville, Brandon Shepard and Amanda West. It is coached by Monica West and Steve Scoville. This is the first year the team has competed. Also in Kentwood on Saturday were Dirk VanDiver, volunteering as a judge, and April Hoeberling, serving as the volunteer the team was required to recruit. The team met with parents and performed its solution for the Delton Kellogg Board of Education at the board’s meeting April 20. They are going to be doing fundraising to make the trip to Iowa a reality. In Iowa, teams from across the United States and from around the world will show their solutions to this year’s problems. Area Odyssey of the Mind teams met April 18 in state competition to vie for the opportunity to compete in the world competition. At the end of the day, the Delton Kellogg Earth Trek team came out ahead. A total of 128 teams competed in five problems. Teams performed eight-minute skits in the solutions they presented. Delton’s Earth Trek problem required them to design and build a small vehicle that visited four locations in team-determined environments. It also changed its appearance. Costs had to be kept to $145 in this problem sponsored by NASA. The team’s skit featured a “boy rose” on his way to the Rose Bowl. Coach Scoville says the team had to create a new solution when the one the originally worked on went against the rules. In Teach Yer Creature, teams created a humorous performance about a mechanical creature that acts like a real mammal or bird and learns lessons. During the performance the creature surprised the audience by demonstrating the "accidental" behavior it learned as well as the other lessons. The cost limit for this problem was capped at $145. In The Lost Labor of Heracles, teams created an original performance about the ancient Greek hero Heracles. This performance included a skit with one of the original labors and a “lost” labor. Teams created all Performing the long-term problem are (from left) Wyatt Sample, Eric Hoeberling, Rachel Dallavalle, (behind Eric), Tucker Scoville, Jacob Marshall, Brandon Shepard and Amanda West. Following the awards ceremony, the team had its picture taken in front of this year’s OM quilt. They include (front row, from left) Eric Hoeberling, Tucker Scoville, Jacob Marshall, Brandon Shepard, (back) Coach Monica West, Wyatt Sample, Amanda West, Rachel Dallavalle, and Coach Steve Scoville. kinds of labors for their hero to perform. Teams could only spend $125 on their solution. In Shock Waves, teams designed and built a structure out of balsa wood and glue that balanced and supported weight. The team also had to create and use an original method to place its structure onto the tester and will incorporate the testing of the structure into a performance. The cost limit for this problem was $140. The final problem at state competition was Superstition, in which teams created a performance that included two documented superstitions, an original superstition created by the team, and the events that caused the original superstition to come to be. The performance included humor. The cost limit for the solution was $125. Following are results from the Kentwood competition for teams in the J-Ad Graphics coverage area. Complete results are available on the Michigan Odyssey of the Mind Web Hastings resident receives Steelcase scholarship Julie Feldpausch of Hastings was among the first group of winners in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program announced this week by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. More than 1,000 distinguished high school seniors will receive corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 200 companies, foundations and other business organizations. Scholars were selected from students who advanced to the finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship competition and meet criteria of their scholarship sponsors. Feldpausch, who is home-schooled, is the daughter of Tom and Anne Feldpausch. She received a Steelcase Foundation Scholarship and plans to study animal science. Corporate sponsors provide National Merit Scholarships for finalists who are children of their employees, residents of communities the company serves or who plan to pursue college majors or careers the grantor wishes to encourage. Most of these awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and provide annual stipends that range from $500 to $10,000 per year. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and $5,000. Recipients can use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice. site at www.miodyssey.com. Earth Trek I Delton Kellogg Middle School took first and will be going on to world competition. Emmons Lake Elementary School in Caledonia placed fifth in this problem. Earth Trek II Thornapple Kellogg Middle School came in fifth. Superstition I Thornapple Kellogg Elementary School Team 3 placed fourth. Superstition II Thornapple Kellogg Middle School took 11th place. Teams can already look into problems for the 2009-10 year. Next year’s challenges include everything from human-powered vehicles to food. The Nature Trail'R problem requires teams to design, build and drive a human-powered vehicle and camper that will go on a camping trip. When the vehicle arrives at the campground, the camper will be disconnected and the vehicle will travel on a team-created nature trail. On the nature trail, the vehicle will overcome an obstacle, clean up the environment, encounter wildlife and undergo a repair. The performance will include a character in or near the camper who explains the experience as part of its role. This problem is sponsored by NASA. In Return to The Gift of Flight, teams will make and operate a series of aircraft that will complete a variety of flight plans. The flight plans include flying straight, making a target spin, traveling slowly, dropping something into a target, touching down and taking off, and a mass launch of multiple aircraft. The aircraft in the solution will be made of a variety of materials and have a variety of power sources. Testing of the aircraft will be presented in a team-created performance that will include a character who serves as a creative "air traffic controller." In the Discovered Treasures challenge, teams will create and present an original performance that includes the portrayal of the discovery of two archaeological treasures. One portrayal will be a team-created version of the discovery of an actual historical treasure. The other portrayal will be the team's depiction of a modern sculpture or structure that exists today but is discovered in the future. The performance will include an artistic representation of the two discovered treasures and characters that are part of the discovery teams. The Column Structure problem is a weightbearing problem in which teams will design and build balsa wood columns that will function together to balance and support as much weight as possible. The columns must not be connected to each other in any way. The team will test its structure by placing weights on it, adding weight until the structure breaks or time ends. Bonus scores will be awarded for the number of columns used. The team will incorporate the testing of its columns in an original team-created performance. The Food Court problem is designed to create and present a humorous performance where a food item is accused of being unhealthy and must defend itself among its food peers. All characters are food items and will include "the accused," "the accuser," a jury that is not portrayed by team members, and additional team-created characters. The jury will reveal its decision to the audience. At the regional level, students in kindergarten through second grades can create and present a humorous performance that includes a surprise party for a team-created character. The theme of the party is a surprise because it is being given for something that is not normally celebrated. Party-goers will give three gifts that help symbolize the theme of the party. The performance will also include an original party "noisemaker" that makes an unusual sound instead of a loud sound. Brandon Shepard celebrates his first-place medal. JAZZ, continued from previous page The High School All-star Band plays on stage at Central Auditorium in Hastings. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The Paul Keller Orchestra plays the headline concert for the sixth annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz festival. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Julie Feldpausch festival chairperson Joe LaJoye. Friday, Hastings City Bank, Hastings Public Library, MainStreet Savings Bank, State Grounds Coffee House and Jefferson Street Gallery hosted a total of 23 high school and middle school jazz bands between them. Thirteen additional middle and high school bands appeared on stage at Central Auditorium Saturday, in addition to the All-star Jazz Band, featuring students from each of the high schools participating in the festival. The All-Star Band opened for the Paul Keller Orchestra, which was the headline act for this year’s jazz festival. Local high school students and recent grads also lent their talents to the Blue Notes and Jazzam Combo, which played at Laura’s HEArt Studio Friday night. Jazzam also opened for the Bob Hartig Quartet at the Middle Villa Inn Friday evening. Delton jazz lovers were able to stay closer to home Friday night and enjoy a concert by the Keith Hall Trio at Delton Public library. There was plenty of jazz by local musicians throughout Hastings on Friday and Saturday as well. Les Jazz, the Tony LaJoye Jazz Trio, Mark Ramsey, Uptown Jazz and Blues and Mike Scorey Jazz Piano all provided music at venues that included Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, Fall Creek Restaurant and the County Seat Restaurant. The Hastings High School Day Jazz Band, under the direction of Savannah Ramsey, plays at Central Auditorium. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Local Republicans need to unite To the editor: Twenty-four-hour news channels, text message updates and the proliferation of social networking sites have made our world smaller. The “tea party protests” April 15 showed us that utilization of new technologies can help unify groups across the nation in a cause they believe in. If you happened to share the same frustration as those who attended the rallies, you may have felt united with citizens far away. It’s easy to protest when you have thousands of people rallying behind you (and standing in front of you). The difficult part is when the tea party is over, the April 16s – when you take that united sense of empowerment to your community. President Lincoln said ‘The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.” Now is the time for Republicans to unite – on a national level, state level and yes, a county level. Barry County Republicans are thinking and acting anew. New leaders have been elected; we’re reaching out online and even coordinating with other counties. We’re taking the same principles that connect Republicans nationwide and striving to make certain we connect as a county. A great opportunity to show party unity will be on May 8, the Barry GOP Lincoln Day dinner. Rep. Peter Hoekstra will be the evening’s keynote speaker; a rare appearance of a gubernatorial candidate in Barry County. Ben Geiger, chairman Barry County Republican Party Ruling was not off base To the editor: In response to a letter in last week’s paper that criticized Judge James Fisher for using the church from the bench, I guess I’m confused. Why is this so wrong? Do we not forget that the only reference book that was used by our forefathers when they wrote the Constitution was the Bible. Remember the Ten Commandments. I mean really we wouldn’t want people going to church or teaching children things like morals and ethics. The next thing you know, we will be doing really radical things like praying in school or saying the Pledge of Allegiance. And as to that ridiculous argument of “separation of church and state,” find in the Constitution those words. All our forefathers meant by “freedom of religion” is that the states could not pick a church or a religion. It’s time we stand up for the rights of “God” and our country. So if the history of our country or our Constitution written by our wise forefathers offends you, you have the “freedom” to leave this country. I say good for you, Judge Fisher, for doing the right thing. Jim Lee, Hastings Judge stands by decisions To the editor: Someone once said, “No good deed goes unpunished.” I know from first-hand experience how true that is. I write today to set the record straight regarding a letter to the editor in the April 16 Banner, written said I let religious beliefs affect my legal decisions. I sentenced Kathleen Norris April 2, for a drug offense. She and her lawyer told me that a major part of her successful recovery efforts were attributed to her church attendance, which was important to her. Her lawyer lamented that the required sixmonth suspension of her driver’s license would make it hard for her to get to church. I told her lawyer that if I made church attendance a condition of probation, I could then authorize her to drive to church as a condition of probation on a restricted license. They both thought that it was a good idea, and Ms. Norris was grateful that she could continue to drive to church. I make no apologies for bending over backward to help an offender recover from his or her addiction. The letter also asserted that several years ago, I awarded custody of a child to her maternal grandmother after the mother died because the father did not take the child to church. This is a gross mischaracterization of my decision in that case, which, by the way, was unanimously affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals. My 16-page opinion in that case reads, in part: “Putting all of this together with the other evidence, however, compels the court to find the defendant unfit, by clear and convincing evidence. He is a convicted felon who still engages in felonious activities. He stole from his own daughter, undoubtedly to pay child support for a former/current girlfriend. He lied about it under oath, and undoubtedly defrauded the Kent County Probate Court. He has had his daughter living at numerous homes, one of the more recent being the subject of a drug raid where the police found marijuana and paraphernalia in the open all over the house, and several adults and small children inside. He had marijuana in the bedroom he shared with his child and his then current (?) girlfriend. He pulled up at the drug raid with his child in his truck, and the police found marijuana in the ashtray and on the floor. His personal life and female relationships are nothing short of chaotic.” The Michigan Child Custody Act requires a court to examine 12 factors when determining what is in a child’s best interest. One of those involves determining who will continue raising a child in their religion or creed, if any. I observed in that case that the grandmother took the little girl to church, and her father did not. It was an insignificant factor in that case, but it was a finding of fact I was required to make. I make no apology for protecting children from parents who are unfit. I recognize that as a judge my decisions are subject to scrutiny, and I accept that some will criticize them. I simply felt compelled to respond to an opinion that was Government leaders need a lesson in economic development The other day, my son Jon called to tell me about a problem one of his customers was having with the city building inspector in Lowell over getting an occupancy permit for his newly remodeled office on main street. Jon is the publisher of our Lowell Ledger and Buyers’ Guide, which J-Ad has printed for more than 40 years and purchased last year from the former publisher when he decided to retire. Flat River Antique Mall, which has been out of business for a couple of years now, formerly occupied the office building. Shortly after the mall was closed, a local businessman purchased the structure with the intent to turn it into office, retail and residential space on the upper stories. Back in February, American Saga Productions announced plans to film a $10 million dollar movie in Lowell called the “Genesis Code” with plans to film most of the production in downtown Lowell. The movie is about the relationship between two college students, and the young man is a member of the Calvin College hockey team. "It has a faith component," says Jerry Zandstra who will play a minister and the father of the female lead. The shooting locations considered include local restaurants, retail stores and the old office building they plan to move into because of its high ceilings and general appeal. American Saga picked Lowell and Michigan because of the 42 percent tax break incentive now offered in the state. The movie is projected to hire around 170 paid people from actors, local construction workers and caterers. "We will have all sorts of jobs, says Zandstra." But recently, when the project manager came to see Jon about some printing, he told him about the frustration he’s experiencing with city hall over an occupancy permit he needed to be able to move into his new office. When the manager talked to the city, they told him that it could take another 30 or more days to get a permit, saying "It takes time to get the paperwork done." Shortly after the project manager left the office, Jon called city hall to suggest they push the permit through the system or face the possible loss of the film project and the bad publicity it could bring to city hall. During the film manager’s conversation with Jon, he listed several cities in the area that wanted the business and would move quickly to get it. Apparently the city thought about it and later that afternoon, a city official brought the signed occupancy permit to the production company, allowing them to move into their new facilities. I understand government has a process, but I can tell you for sure that if I had a customer offering that level of business, I would drop everything I was doing to satisfy their needs. Yet so often, government makes the road for business bumpy and impossible to travel. As a state, we are spending millions to lure new business and industry, but when business gets to the starting line, roadblocks are added to slow the process. Hastings has some similar problems. Last year, the city council announced plans to sell the old library building and requested bids on the structure. The city set specific requirements as part of the bidding process. After the first deadline, two bid were received, but the city rejected them. Then the city set a new deadline and obviously biased and uninformed. I am a Christian, which I interpret to mean that I am compelled to do as much as I can to help my fellow man. I make no apology for that. James H. Fisher. Barry County Circuit Judge THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. received five bids for the old structure. All five bids met the requirements set by city officials including the city’s very clearly stated deadline. A city official went so far as to say “There are some promising applicants,” and that they city would likely have a decision by July 14. But in mid-August, the city threw out all five offers and accepted a bid from a Grand Rapids developer who still has not closed on the property, costing city taxpayers more money — not to mention the loss of jobs because they still don’t have the building filled. One of the bidders was the county, which offered $200,000 dollars for the structure along with plans to remodel the building, protecting its historic character and using it for badly needed office space without bringing more cars to the city lot. Now, the city will face another showdown with county officials Monday, April 27, as part of its joint planning process with Carlton, Hastings and Rutland townships over a plan to cover items such as housing and economic development and the overall zoning issues for the next two decades. The controversy is centered over Section 2108 of the Hastings Service Plan. That section provides that any expansion in any one of the service members’ areas must be approved unanimously by all five entities (Carlton, Hastings and Rutland townships, the City of Hastings and the county). "Basically," said County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick, "it means that the city can look over the shoulders of the townships as they consider expansion issues, but nobody can look over the city’s shoulder." The immediate issue facing the joint planning commission is extending sewer and water to Pennock Hospital’s proposed new building site on the corner of M-37 and M-43 or the former Ferris property. There are two issues here. One is the question of whether the city should provide sewer and water services to the site or give up the business to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. The second even more serious issue is the city’s use of its sewer and water to control growth and restrict quality development projects outside of the city limits. Some have applauded the city and area townships for their joint planning efforts. But I would question the more than five years it has taken, causing additional loss of economic development because of their inability to put together a reasonable agreement. Several years ago, former Probate Judge Richard Shaw hammered out an agreement with Rutland Township and the City of Hastings for public water and sewer services, only to be rejected by the Hastings City Council. Hastings officials now are using the public-owned sewer and water facilities to control growth, slowing a new hotel project, possibly a new Meijer store and in recent years, jeopardized Flexfab’s ability to provide the necessary insurance coverage because the city wouldn’t extend water to its site. These governmental bodies need to focus on good, sensible zoning legislation to control growth and urban sprawl. Sewer and water services are environmental issues provided by taxpayers for public health and should never be used as a mechanism to control growth. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov The Hastings Is $10 park fee a good idea? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 State Sen. Patty Birkholz is suggesting that a better way to provide support for the state parks system is to encourage residents to volunteer to add a $10 fee to their license plate renewal charges. Then, any vehicle with a Michigan license plate could enter a state park without charge. Do you think this is a good idea? Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jennifer Hudson, Middleville: “I don’t think so. I think the state would make more if everyone using the parks paid $6 a day.” Kendra Ohler, Middleville: “I think it is a good idea. I go to the state parks a lot, and I think it would help raise funds for the parks and lower the fees for those who go to the parks a lot.” Reba Stephenson, Shelbyville: “I think paying for parks with license plates should be an option people can choose. There are some people who never go to a park.” Rick Taylor, Hastings: “I think this is a great idea. It is a great way to promote the park systems and a way for more people to use the parks.” Jack Rose, Barry Township: “No, this is not a good idea. It is just another new tax on Michigan residents. Those who use the parks should pay for the parks.” Esther Mathews, Hastings: “I think this is a really good idea. This way people who use the parks won’t have to buy a sticker for each of their cars every year.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 5 Legislation being drafted for possible constitutional convention acceptable. With a budget in terrible shape, you might ask, "How will you pay for such an expansion?" If the appeals process is fixed simultaneously, this need for beefed-up appeals staff will be temporary. It would be a very legitimate use of the one-time stimulus money. The second main issue is preventing the need for so many appeals in the first place. This can be accomplished through more accurate sales studies to set assessment levels and more complete evaluations at local boards of review. I have introduced HB 4102 that would require foreclosure sales to be included in the sales studies that determine changes in property assessments. Foreclosures are such a big part of the market today, any value that ignores their effect is simply inaccurate. Additionally, uniform rules about what local boards of review should consider before a case reaches the state are clearly needed. The way appeals are considered from one jurisdiction to the next should not vary as drastically as it does now. I am in the process of developing a reasonable, minimum set of rules that review boards should consider when hearing a case. It will match the type of information already considered by the state tax tribunal. It is only reasonable that volunteers serving on the local review boards be given a clear set of standards to follow – and citizens be given consistency earlier in the process. To the editor: Many people in the Hastings area already know the unique treasure we have in St. Rose School. In addition to stellar academics and a great variety of co-curricular experiences, the staff and parents of St. Rose have created a culture that is warm, welcoming and personal ... like an extended family. St. Rose would like to offer a new Young Fives class for 2009-10. Our older son attended a Young Fives class, and we are strong supporters of the Young Fives concept for many reasons. Children develop at different rates in the early years, and academic readiness is not the only factor. Social, emo- tional and physical maturity that affects readiness for school can vary quite a bit. Commonly, children who are barely 5 or not yet 5 when they are to start kindergarten will lack some elements of that foundation, and an extra year could make all the difference to their academic success, confidence and well-being. St. Rose hopes to have commitments for 15 students by May 1. Please contact Bernadette Norris, principal at St. Rose, at 945-3164 if you want to learn more about this unique opportunity. Fatal crash closes M-37 Young Fives program benefits students Monday Country Chapel Annual On the menu will be Ocean Perch, French Fries, Coleslaw, Roll and Butter with Homemade Pie for Desert. Cost is $7.00 Come and enjoy good food and fellowship Country Chapel UMC 9275 S. M37 Highway, Dowling Phone: 269-721-8077 77534000 269-948-1996 Susan Cimochowicz Prill Middleville Lion’s Club Annual Chicken Dinner 77534055 Wednesday, April 29th from 5-7 pm Mid Villa in Middleville The Thornapple Players Present the musical Cost for adults will be $8.00, ages 11 and under $5.00 and under 3 free A bake sale will also be available. The proceeds will be used for various projects of the local Lions Club. 54” Marine Vinyl $ 19.90/yd. Good Selection Cotton Prints Quilt Books– Quilting Book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart based on Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Featuring the Community Music School’s Kid’s Choir April 30, May 1 & 2 at 7:00 PM and May 2 at 2:00 PM Central Elementary Auditorium Hastings, Michigan Nice Mother’s Day Gift Make a Quilt for Your Grad! QUESTIONS: ASK US... Sisters Fabrics 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm 07520707 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station Tickets: Adults $8, Senior, Students and Children $6 Advance tickets available at Progressive Graphics and from cast member The Thornapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to adults in the Barry County area. For more information call (269) 945-2332 or visit our website at: www.thornappleplayers.com Members of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan Mom deserves to be waited on this Mother’s Day! annual spring workshop is Monday Area residents are invited to join the Barry County Master Gardeners at MainStreet Savings Bank’s community room Monday, April 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for the annual MSU Extension Master Gardener Spring Workshop. The workshop will be conducted by Carol DeVries, an Advance Master Gardener and the current president of the Grand Valley Daylily Society. Titled “Surviving Your Garden” the presentation will provide helpful hints on what every gardener wants: a great garden without spending every waking moment working in it. Audience participation will be encouraged as attendees search for easier and faster ways to finish all of the work in the least amount of time. The cost of the workshop is $10 for Master Gardener members and $15 for non-members. Sign up by calling 269-945-5847 (leave a message). Uniquely Re-Designed by: Phone: Derby Hats Kniaz is sensible choice Master Gardeners’ To the editor: A very important election is coming up May 5, and certainly we can all agree that there is nothing more important than the education of our children. That is why my wife, Norma Jean, and I would like voters to consider Jeff Kniaz for the Hastings School Board. I have worked with Jeff via the Thornapple Players for several years, and I’ve noticed many important things about his character. Reliable, thoughtful, intelligent and educated are the first adjectives that pop into my mind. He is always ready to help in any way. I can always count on Jeff to be a team player. “For the good of the show” is how he plays it in our theater projects. I’m, “for the good of the children and the community” is how he’ll play it as a school board member. Jeff listens to everyone in an unbiased way. Norma Jean and I urge Hastings residents to vote for a person they can count on. Jeff Kniaz. He is the sensible choice. Doug Acker, Hastings 77534117 FISH FRY 77534084 cake.” "It's not as easy as a person may think to plead poverty in a tax situation," said Brown. "They can be having a hard time financially, but when you look at the guidelines, it's kind of tough to meet all those guidelines." In 1997, the state tax tribunal ruled that the homestead should not be included on the assets test. Previously, it had to be listed as an asset and often would disqualify applicants from the exemption. "The tribunal views the asset test to be an indication of funds available which might be used to pay one's taxes," reads the ruling. "If the equity of the homestead is included, it would require the petitioner to sell his homestead or borrow against the equity to pay the taxes. The tribunal finds that the inclusion of the value of the equity is inconsistent with the basic intent of the granting of poverty exemptions." The federal guidelines are updated annually. Guidelines for 2008 assessments are: One-person family, $10,210; two-person family, $13,690; three-person family, $17,170; four-person family, $20,650; fiveperson family, $24,130; six-person family, $27,610; seven-person family, $31,090; and eight-person family, $34,570. Persons interested in learning more about the guidelines should contact their local township to obtain a copy or can visit the Michigan Township Associations Web site for more information on the federal guidelines. Timmons said the guidelines are a way to help those in need, especially challenging economic times. "If someone needs help, they don't have to be dead before they get it," said Timmons. "People are hurting, and we want to help our people as much as we can." Kate Makled, Hastings Just before 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, a crash involving three vehicles occurred on M-37 Highway just north of Garbow Road in Thornapple Township. A 46-year-old woman from Battle Creek died from injuries suffered in the crash. A Grand Rapids man was airlifted from the scene and transported to Spectrum Health Hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of April 22, he was still hospitalized with critical injuries. The third driver was not harmed. Trooper Andrew Merryweather from the Hastings State Police Post said the accident is still under investigation and would not release names or further information. Friday, April 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm Townships offer poverty exemptions by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Every local governing body in the state is required by the Michigan Department of Treasury to adopt poverty exemption guidelines for its residents. Those guidelines help determine if a family or individual is eligible for the break. Adopted guidelines cannot be any lower than those set by the federal government. For an individual, the yearly income cannot be more than $10,210. Assyria Township Supervisor Mike Timmons said his township has adopted guidelines to help those in the area who need it most. "We've developed our own set of guidelines," said Timmons. "We have doubled the limits. If the federal government says it's $10,000 we are at $20,000; they're too low. We're out to help people as much as we can." Part of the process in applying for the exemption is to complete an assets test. The test lists income and assets owned by the person filing. The applicant must own and occupy the homestead property for which the exemption is being asked. Townships may put other requirements on the guidelines. Hope Township requires that the person filing owns just one home. Supervisor Pat Albert said the township has seen a small increase in the past year of those applying and wants to make sure residents are aware that this help is available. In Hastings Charter Township, federal guidelines have been adopted. Supervisor Jim Brown said before this past year, no one had ever applied for the exemption. "We had one person that applied this year but went way beyond the income, and that's the first time we had anybody apply," said Brown. With a list of items included on the assets test, Brown said qualifying “isn't a piece of It also establishes recount and recall provisions similar to those for state senators and representatives. • Compensates the president and delegates with mileage reimbursement for one round trip per week when the convention is in session. • Puts delegates and committees under Michigan’s Campaign Finance Act. Contribution limits are similar to those for state lawmakers within appropriate timelines. It also puts delegates under the Lobby Act as lobbyable public officials. Land will work with lawmakers to have the legislation introduced once drafting is completed. Michigan has adopted four constitutions, the most recent being in 1963. The requirement for a constitutional convention ballot question every 16 years is part of the 1963 constitution. The question was on the 1978 ballots. It was rejected both times. We have a special menu planned just for her! In Loving M e m o ry of 77534102 My constitutional amendment on preventing property tax increases when the value falls has garnered a ton of attention around the state. But that is not the end of my property tax reform agenda. Perhaps a bit less interesting, but just as important, is the property assessment appeals process. With a backlog of more than 20,000 cases and up to a two-year wait, clearly the system is broken. If you challenge your property assessment and are denied at the local level, you can appeal to the state. My review of the state tax tribunal turned up surprisingly consistent decisions there. But the number of appeals is reaching levels not seen since the passage of Proposal A, and clearly there is a problem. Two main issues need to be addressed. The first is catching up the backlog. Luckily, we are not in uncharted waters here. In the 1990s, before the passage of Proposal A, the backlog was every bit as severe. Then-governor. John Engler brought in contract tribunal judges to hear the small-claims cases. They were Level Four assessors who were paid piecemeal for every decision they made. The backlog was caught up in relatively short order. The same approach will work now. I am asking for up to 50 such contract tribunal judges to be brought in right now. With a huge backlog already, and a tidal wave of new appeals about to hit, there is time to avert disaster. Expecting citizens to wait years for a simple property assessment appeal is just not citizens and qualified electors of the delegate district. • Sets the primary election date for delegate candidates on the regular February election date and the general election on the regular May date. • Establishes delegate nominating-petition or filing-fee procedures similar to those for state senators and representatives. Candidate write-in and withdrawal procedures also are included. • Requires the convention to begin at noon on the second Tuesday in July 2011. The convention continues until its final adjournment. • Makes the term of office for delegates coincide with the convention, regardless of boundary changes resulting from any potential redistricting. • Requires secretary of state to call the convention to order and preside over it until a convention president is elected. • Specifies that when vacancies occur due to resignation or other reasons, the governor must appoint a resident of the same district and political party as the delegate vacating the position. • Requires a two-thirds vote by the entire delegation to remove a delegate from office. 77533910 Timely appeals needed Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is proposing legislation to establish procedures for a possible Constitutional Convention, a move that prepares Michigan if next year voters call for one. Voters decide every 16 years whether a convention will be held to revise Michigan’s Constitution. The question will be on the Nov. 2, 2010, general election ballot. While minor provisions regarding a convention remain in law, procedures for electing delegates and holding a convention were repealed in 1967. The proposal ensures that a process is in place should the ballot question be approved. “A recent pattern of attempts to amend sections of the constitution indicates a strong possibility of calling for a convention,” Land said. “Establishing a process ahead of time lays the groundwork for an effective, well-run convention if one is needed.” Under the constitution’s provisions, the convention would begin work in 2011. It would consist of 148 delegates – one from each state Senate and state House district. State legislators currently in office are precluded from serving as delegates. In general, the legislation: • Requires convention delegates to be U.S. Sunday, May 10 11 am to 3 pm Reservations Suggested Outdoor Patio Now Open After 4pm: Monday thru Thursday - 1/2 Lb. NY Strip Steak 9.99 Tuesday - Half Pound Burger 3.00 Friday - All You Can Eat Fish Fry 10.99 Saturday - 1-lb. Whiskey BBQ Ribs 11.99 South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com For upcoming events: Jason Rose 7-26-78 to 4-25-04 Not a day goes by without a thought of your beautiful eyes & kindness you brought. It’s been 5 years since you’ve passed, but the tears still fall and seem to last. Though you have gone to another place, God replaced you with a saving grace. Forever loved & greatly missed. Love, Mindy, J.C., Family & Friends �Page 6 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local American Legion votes to ban smoking At the Hastings American Legion Post 45 meeting April 14, members voted “by an overwhelming majority” to enact a nonsmoking policy as of May 25 for the entire facility, located at 2160 S. M-37 Highway. Because the issue of smoking bans seemed unlikely to be settled any time soon by the legislature, Post 45 members voted to become proactive in this matter, placing a priority on the health of not only its staff and customers, but also of the veterans who are members, many of whom have health issues that are made worse by second-hand smoke. Cmdr. Russell Hammond said that the members of Post 45 were very pleased to be in the forefront of this movement. Many of the restaurant’s customers have been questioning when and if this would happen, he said. “We cannot wait for the legislature to make decision,” he said. “This is a good decision for our post and for our members, customers and staff. We hope that the community will agree and continue with their loyal support of our Patriot Restaurant and our programs for veterans and their families.” State Rep. Brian Calley spoke at the meeting and said he is in total support of the smoking ban. He stated two major items – the health care crisis and its cost to each and every citizen and workplace safety — as the most important factors in his decision to support a bill if placed before the legislature for signing. A recent poll of Michigan residents regarding an indoor smoking ban indicated that 80 Worship Together… 77533927 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Third Sunday of Easter, April 26, Earth Day- Communion 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discover-grace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 102 Cook Hastings 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Elmer Grames Ritter JACKSON - Elmer Grames Ritter, age 95 of Jackson and formally of Hastings, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Elmer has been a resident of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home in Jackson since 2002. He was born October 8, 1913 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Hugh and Lillie (Grames) Ritter. Elmer married Marjorie M. DeBon on March 19, 1939, she preceded him in death April 6, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Elmer worked at the EW Bliss Company, he was a member of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows # 114 in Eaton Rapids, Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge # 53 in Hastings, and the Martha Rebekah Lodge #2 in Jackson. He enjoyed playing bingo, and jigsaw puzzles. He also served in the United States Army. Elmer is survived by his son Robert Ritter of Aurora, Colorado, sister Opal Curdney of Cotenish, MI; a niece Marie Ribard, and a special friend Gina Cook. Visitation will be held Friday one hour prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, 2009 at noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, burial will be at Cressey Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Jackson Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Robert M. Quick DOWLING - Robert M. Quick, of Dowling passed away April 19, 2009. Robert was born December 24, 1930 in Prairieville Township, the son of Ferris and Freda M. (Doster) Quick. In his younger years Robert worked the family farm and he enjoyed the many historical aspects of his family. An avid reader, he mostly loved the Bible and various books on airplanes. He will be remembered for his keen memory of history and events. Robert is survived by a brother, Norman (Dorothy) Quick of Dowling and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Prairieville Cemetery, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams- Gores Funeral Home, Delton. B •PHARMACY• Arlie Jay Endsley Jr. BATTLE CREEK - Arlie Jay Endsley, Jr., age 75, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Thursday evening, April 16, 2009 at the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center. Arlie was born in Hastings, Michigan on January 6, 1934 the son of Arlie J. and Mable C. (Eaton) Endsley, Sr. He served his country as an Airman 1st Class in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 – 1959. Arlie worked for the Battle Creek Bricklayers Local #21 for many years and retired from the Kellogg Company after more than 17 years of faithful service as a Millwright. Arlie married the love of his life, Delores Grayson White in Amarillo, Texas on April 10, 1954; she sadly preceded him in death on June 13, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and a sister. Arlie is survived by his children, Darlene (Randy) Bowman of Battle Creek, Arlie Endsley III of Battle Creek and Rebecca (Ron) Ivey of Marshall; his grandchildren, J.J., Brandon, Jennifer, Aaron, Emily, Arlie IV, Lynelle, Trevor, Kyle, Tressa, Andrew and 15 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Frank; two sisters, Nadine, MaryAnn and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Arlie was a life member of the VFW # 5319, the American Legion Post #54 and was a member of the Local Millwright Union and the Mickey D’s Club. A true lover of the outdoors, Arlie loved gardening and working in his yard, fishing, traveling, beekeeping, motorcycling, snowmobiling, power parachuting and rattlesnake hunting. A true handy man, he liked to restore antique tractors and was very good at building bridges. Arlie also enjoyed playing cards and craps and spending time with family and friends, but especially his many wonderful grandchildren. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where the family will receive friends 2 – 6 p.m. Funeral services to celebrate Arlie’s life will be held 1 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Josh Hydrick of the 20th Street Church of Christ, officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit at the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Mark Doster, representing the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, explains the dangers of delaying the sewer project. OSLEY Fiberglass Products 945-2471 Lyons Septic Tank Service, said she was disappointed by the decision. “We’re delaying growth and projects and badly needed employment,” she said. “Any other county would be frothing at the bit to have the opportunities that we have had in our small, little township, and we’re being held hostage by — and I’m sorry, Jim (Carr) — by you, and Jim Brown and (Hastings City Manager) Jeff Mansfield.” Joe Lyons said the move jeopardizes the possibility of ever having Pennock Hospital relocate to Rutland Charter Township. “If the sewer authority pulls out, what have you done to the residents?” he asked the board. Mark Doster, administrator of the sewer authority, echoed Joe Lyons’ concerns about the timing of the project, saying that the cost of labor and piping for the project are currently low. Previously, Doster stated that Barry County Telephone Company was willing to provide the equipment to dig for the pipeline, and Doster added at the meeting that the company might not be willing to help with the drilling for the project indefinitely. “Delays endanger things,” he said. Timeliness was also the topic of a statement made by Carr in which he responded to concerns that he had not given Rolfe plans for the sewer system that Doster had given Carr in December. Explaining that he has always responded to such questions in the same way, Carr said he gave the paperwork to Rolfe in December, but instructed him to wait to review it until the board was given additional information by the sewer authority that would make it apparent that the authority’s plan was viable enough to warrant attorney fees. “If it can be construed that I sat on it or told (Rolfe) to sit on it, you’re welcome to (think that), however, I was honest every month where that was at ...,” he said. In an interview after the meeting, Carr said that he did not instruct Rolfe to review the paper work until immediately after the board’s April 8 meeting, when members told him to do so. “December was way too early to (have Rolfe) look at it, in my opinion,” he said. In a memorandum from Rolfe to the board, the attorney confirms that he was instructed to wait to review the paperwork, saying “... I was requested to hold off any review of documents pertaining to this sewer extension issue until very recently.” In other business, the board voted to adopt an ordinance pertaining to floodplain management provisions of the state construction code following FEMA guidelines. The next Rutland Charter Township board meeting is scheduled for May 13. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings SEWER, continued from page 1 Area Obituaries ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. Lauer Family Funeral Homes percent of those polled favored a blanket smoking ban for bars and restaurants. “Smoke-free air is not a political issue; it’s a public health issue that will improve the economy in our state and keep all workers and customers from having to inhale secondhand smoke,” said Susan Schecter, spokeswoman for the Campaign for Smoke-Free Air. Sheryl Lewis-Blake, CEO of Pennock Hospital, speaks to the Rutland Charter Township Board. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown reads aloud a letter detailing his concerns about Rutland Charter Township Board’s previous decision regarding a sewer pipeline to the site of a proposed new hospital. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 7 FIRE, continued from page 1 Arwin Depue side of the duplex with her boyfriend Terry Neymeiyer and Brooklynn) was on the phone with the fire department, and I just ran around the house, and Jeri was yelling that the bedrooms were upstairs. I saw an old antennae pole and I started climbing it when I heard Melissa in the downstairs window. The fire was so loud that I couldn’t hear her until I was up on the pole,” said Arwin. “I grew up in Kalamazoo, and I remember the F4 tornado that came through in ‘81; before this (fire) happened, that was the loudest sound I had ever heard,” said Jeri. Social News chaos,” said Jeri. “He caught Beretta, then he got everyone to move away from the house and us to move our cars so the firemen could get in.” Amy and her daughter were cold and took refuge in the Depues house, and the Depues’ 12-year old daughter Casey sat on their front porch and held Anthony, who was huddled in a blanket until his sister came over to comfort him. “I’m absolutely amazed that Beretta was able to get out,” said Jeri. “If you look at the back of the house where her room was, it was almost completely destroyed. She was very brave, but she was shaking so badly that she couldn’t get up until I told her that her brother was waiting for her on my porch.” Jeri said that when Melissa and her family were out of the house and the fire department was on the scene, she went in her house to make coffee and gather sodas for the firefighters and looked at the clock; it was only 12:16 a.m. “It seemed like forever, but it all happened in three or four minutes,” said Jeri. The Hastings Fire Department was called to respond to the 911 call at 12:06 a.m. and received backup from the Nashville and Freeport fire departments. Firefighters had the blaze under control after about 45 minutes. The unit on the north side of the building where the fire began was extensively damaged, while the unit on the south side received a lot of smoke and water damage. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said that while fire inspectors were on the scene Friday morning, a cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but it appeared that it began in the kitchen. “The investigation is ongoing. We’re not sure if it was because something was left on the stove, which is what she (Melissa Cunningham) told us or if there was another reason. We have nothing definite,” he said. Caris also noted that the age of the duplex con- FIRE, continued on page 15 The James family is proud to add Preston Aligah (Gunnar) James as another fifth generation branch to our family tree. Front row is Gunnar and his father Jamie James with great great grandmother Ida James. Back row is grandfather Ronald (George) James and great grandfather Harold (Jess) James. Marriage Licenses Jacob Leon Armour, Hastings and Heather Mae Wilcox, Hastings. Joshua Ketchum, Lake Odessa and Jill Elizabeth Geiger, Woodland. Mark Allen Koloseik, Hastings and Tracy Ann Franklin, Hastings. Ramon Joshua Salazar IV, Bourbon and Carmin Dawn Dunshee, Plainwell. Mark Edward Stauffer, Wayland and Kimberly Luella Mello, Hastings. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Boards of Barry and Prairieville Township, propose to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. 03-065-022-00 03-065-025-00 03-065-038-00 03-115-004-01 03-065-024-00 03-006-005-03 03-065-041-00 03-065-044-00 03-065-045-00 03-006-028-00 03-007-055-00 03-060-009-00 03-060-011-00 03-060-013-00 03-060-015-00 03-060-017-40 03-060-017-60 03-060-020-02 03-065-001-02 03-065-002-01 03-065-005-00 03-065-010-00 03-065-012-00 03-065-014-00 03-090-001-00 03-090-009-10 03-090-012-00 03-006-326-00 03-065-018-00 03-065-020-00 03-065-026-00 03-065-029-00 03-065-036-00 03-007-241-20 03-065-047-00 03-065-024-10 03-006-005-02 03-065-039-00 03-065-042-00 03-065-043-00 03-065-027-00 03-006-018-00 03-060-006-00 03-006-000-00 03-060-019-00 03-060-021-00 03-065-001-03 03-065-035-60 03-065-037-00 03-090-007-00 03-090-014-00 03-007-234-10 03-090-025-01 03-090-019-00 03-105-001-00 03-090-002-05 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Barry Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $332,765 ($193,003.70 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $139,761.30 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), has placed the same on file with the Barry Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the petitions, plans, cost estimate, and special assessment district for the Township may be examined at the Office of the Barry Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted 77533987 www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members total area of the hereinafter described proposed Barry Township special assessment district requesting Barry Township to proceed with the above-referenced aquatic plant control project and to establish a special assessment district to finance the project under authority of Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended, which petitions are on file with the Barry Township Clerk. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District in Barry Township within which a portion of the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 03-065-016-05 03-065-040-00 03-065-046-00 03-060-008-00 03-060-004-00 03-090-008-00 03-007-234-80 03-115-002-00 03-065-001-10 03-090-002-25 03-065-030-00 03-065-028-00 03-006-019-00 03-006-314-00 03-007-058-00 03-090-015-00 03-060-002-00 03-065-006-00 03-065-023-00 03-115-004-00 03-130-001-00 03-006-005-65 03-006-020-00 03-090-005-00 03-090-010-00 03-090-013-00 03-130-002-00 03-130-003-00 03-006-005-20 03-006-027-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-30 03-006-017-00 03-006-022-00 03-006-005-50 03-006-026-00 03-006-005-40 03-006-025-00 03-006-005-60 03-006-023-00 03-006-024-00 03-105-004-00 03-105-004-20 03-105-004-70 03-105-016-00 03-105-017-01 03-105-017-02 03-105-018-00 03-105-019-00 03-090-028-00 03-090-020-00 03-090-013-00 03-105-020-00 03-105-022-00 03-007-043-00 03-105-012-00 03-105-014-00 03-006-014-40 03-105-006-00 03-105-009-00 03-105-011-00 03-105-015-00 03-105-003-00 03-105-005-00 03-105-010-00 03-105-013-00 03-105-008-00 03-105-007-00 03-105-003-30 03-105-003-20 03-090-016-00 03-090-017-00 03-090-018-00 03-090-021-00 03-090-022-00 03-090-023-00 03-090-009-00 03-090-011-00 03-006-005-70 before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district for Barry Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Barry Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009. At such hearing, the Barry Township Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Barry Township Board at or Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk, Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Visit our web site for: hastingsclassof99@gmail.com NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING 03-007-234-20 03-007-048-00 03-007-064-00 03-060-001-00 03-060-003-00 03-060-005-00 03-060-007-00 03-060-010-00 03-060-012-00 03-060-014-00 03-060-015-50 03-060-016-00 03-060-017-00 03-060-020-01 03-065-001-01 03-065-001-40 03-065-004-00 03-065-007-00 03-065-009-00 03-065-011-00 03-065-013-00 03-065-017-00 03-065-019-00 03-065-021-00 03-090-024-00 03-090-029-00 03-090-026-00 03-006-323-00 Ken and Debbi Madrigal of Plainfield, IL and Gary and Marilyn Sawyer of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Christine and Scott. Christine is a 1996 graduate of Walled Lake Central High School and a 2002 graduate of Madonna University. She is employed in Saginaw as a job placement specialist. Scott is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2003 graduate of Alma College. He is the finance director of Chesaning Union Schools. A July 18, 2009 wedding is planned in Hastings. The couple will reside in Chesaning, MI. Sunday, April 26, 3pm at Walldorff for more info BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Barry Township has received a set of petitions of property owners within Barry Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the Madrigal-Sawyer REUNION PLANNING MEETING BARRY TOWNSHIP See also accompanying map identifying both Townships’ proposed special assessment districts. Five generations of Mrs. George Ida James HHS Class of 99 77534078 “It’s like so loud it muffles everything,” said Arwin. Arwin got down from the pole and reached into the smoke filled window and took Devin from Melissa’s arms. “It all happened so fast. I don’t know who it was, but a woman was right behind me and she took Jaedyn,” said Arwin. “The most amazing thing was how long Melissa stayed in that house. I couldn’t breathe, and I was outside of the house. “She was amazing, like a superwoman,” said Hall of Melissa’s efforts. “I can’t believe how long she stayed in the house to get them out. “When I jumped back down, the smoke was so thick it’s like everything in your body is telling you to run away but your mind says, ‘No, there are people in there,’” said Arwin. “I was 20 feet away, and I couldn’t see hear or see her,” said Jeri. “If Arwin hadn’t come out of the black carrying Devin, I don’t know if anybody would have known where she was.” Arwin said, “This has really made me appreciate what firefighters have to do. We take for granted what they do. But after this, I don’t think that firefighters and emergency personnel get enough credit.” While Melissa handed the boys, who had been sleeping downstairs in the living room when the fire broke out, through the window of the first floor utility room, Beretta, who was upstairs in her room, escaped by jumping from a window. “Rob Webb, who lives right here behind us, caught her,” said Arwin. “Some of the media has made it sound like I came down that pole wearing a cape with a mother and five children on my back, but that’s not how it happened at all. Pretty much everyone who lives around here came out to help.” “Rob said it was chaos, but it was very orderly �Page 8 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Lake Odessa News The depot complex will be open this weekend for the annual rummage sale which runs Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rooms will be open Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 27, marks the return of the Red Cross Blood Mobile to the fellowship hall at 912 Fourth Avenue. Hours for donors are noon to 5:45 p.m. Give a pint, save a life or even more than one. Lakewood United Methodist Church is hosting a financial seminar on Sunday at 6 p.m. with David Sell present. There will be no sales pitch nor any item for sale. This will bring information on questions people often have about distribution of assets to benefit humanitarian agencies and other topics, such as providing for ongoing benefits to a church. The local library’s festival of tables is being held Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at the Family Center of St. Edward’s Church. Each hostess has had a given number of seats to fill with her guests or others who were not specifically invited for a certain table. It is worth the price to see the variety of table settings besides the lunch which will feature a raffle and a motivational speaker, Sheri Wohlfert. The library is closed for the day since the entire staff will be busy at the Center. Next week on Friday, May 1, the United Methodist women are having their second annual Spring Fling with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. to be followed by a musical program. Tickets are available at the church office. Rob Pearson of Portland will be singing his Elvis-style and gospel music. Karl and Julie Klynstra will bring the musical prelude from 6:15 until Pearson appears at 7 p.m. A mother-daughter tea will be held at the Freight House Sunday, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a favorite tea cup to share a garden experience. This is a donation event with no set charge. Call Alma at 616374-8355 or Robin at 616-374-8416 for reservations. The fifth grade Unity Bash is to be held Friday, April 24. This event gives fifth graders in the four elementary schools of the Lakewood district an opportunity to meet their future classmates in a spring event before they combine in Lakewood Middle School in September. Lakewood News writer Helen Mudry had a fun story in her April 18 column “Never At a Loss for Words” about a “small-world” happening. It all came about because of a sweatshirt with the MSU logo. The annual CROP Walk for the Lakewood community comes on Sunday, April 26. The event begins at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa with lunch, games, prizes and a clown. The actual walk begins at 2 p.m. Each walker has an envelope listing pledges which the public is invited to make, pledging a certain amount or an amount per mile/kilometer. The funds are sent to CROP headquarters, then 25 percent of the amount raised is returned to Lakewood Community Council for local hunger needs, and the remainder is used to dig wells, buy goats, provide rabbits or pigs for Third World countries to alleviate hunger. Most churches in the Lakewood district are sponsoring walkers. Last year, one or more businesses had walking teams also. This would count for their community service. The travelogue today at Ionia is on the Great Smokies. Next week’s film is locally produced on the Greenville gliders used in World War II, the first to land in France the day before D-Day. Lansing area coaches in the various leagues have made their picks on outstanding players and coaches for winter sports. Tal Thompson of Lakewood was picked in the coaching line up. For the All League teams in the CAAC league, Gabe Shellenbarger and Andrew Doane were chosen from Lakewood and Logan Lake was given honorable mention. Also Gabe Shellenbarger was given honorable mention for the all-area team. The legislative coffee for Ionia County, which has two state representatives, will meet on Monday morning, April 27, at Green Acres near Lowe’s south of Tuttle Road, Ionia, at 8 a.m. The address is 2550 Commerce Lane. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Looking ahead, the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is having an additional dinner on May 9, not the usual week with noodles and beef. The current showcase display at the Lake Odessa Community Library is composed of rock and minerals plus some lapidary pieces. A lighted display case has several slabs of agate which are backlighted to show the distinctive pattern within. The lapidarist may have great joy to slice open a rock which has been millions of years in the making. He is then the first mortal being to see the hidden treasure within. Not all rocks have beautiful interiors, but many do. Stop in and see these marvels of nature. The lapidarist, now deceased was a library fan, a board member of the library. The staff has on display several rock-related books to borrow. Hastings Library happenings 77534049 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 74, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its meeting held on April 13, 2009. SECTION 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. This section confirms the Building Official of the Township of Hope as the designated enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, and provides that Hope Township assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of that act. SECTION 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. This section provides that Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within Hope Township. SECTION 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. This section adopts by reference the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Study entitled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) and dated May 4, 2009 and declares the same to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. SECTION 4. REPEAL. All Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed. This Ordinance shall not be deemed to repeal Hope Township Ordinance No. 54. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. This Ordinance will become effective thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. 77533947 Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 Thursday, April 23 Movie Memories – “Scarmouche” (1952) with Stewart Granger and Eleanor Parker, 5:15-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Friday, April 24 Pre-school Story Time, “Trees,” from 10:30–11a.m. Saturday, April 25 Pedel PowerPalooza, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Community Room. Monday, April 27 Introduction to Word, 2 to 3 p.m.. Call to register. Tuesday, April 28 Toddler Story Time, “Let’s Clean Up,” from 10:30–10:50 a.m. Genealogy Club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Michigan Room. Chess Club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 Introduction to Word, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call to register. Thursday, April 30 Movie Memories – “Beau Brummell” (1954) with Stewart Granger and Elizabeth Taylor, from 5:15–8 p.m. in the Community Room. Friday, May 1 Pre-school Story Time, “Let’s Clean Up,” from 10:30–11 a.m. Introduction to Word, 6:30-7:30, p.m. Call to register. Saturday, May 2 Teen Video Game Tournament, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room. Monday, May 4 E-mail Basics, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Call to register. Tuesday, May 5 Toddler Story Time, “Mothers,” 10:30–11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 E-mail Basics ,10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call to register. Tween’s Reading Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Thursday, May 7 Library closed from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Girls’ Night Out, Siete de Mayo Salsa Contest, from 5 to 9 p.m. Book Club for Adults, “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Movie Memories – “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” (1938) with Alice Faye, Tyrone Power and Ethel Merman, 5:15–8 p.m. in the Community Room. Call 945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar New wife worries about husband’s debt Dear Annie: Two months ago, I married "Aiden" after more than a year of dating. He's a loving husband and I am happy. The problem is, Aiden's financial life is a mess. He owes back taxes, has credit card debt and forgets to pay his bills. I'm extremely organized with my money, pay all my bills promptly and have money saved. I don't owe anybody a dime. How can I protect myself from Aiden's messy financial life? Will this affect my ability to get a loan? As a married couple, is our financial life now "one? " Please help me. — Worried in Hawaii Dear Hawaii: If you have combined accounts, you may be legally responsible for all of Aiden's debts. It might be wise for you to keep separate accounts until Aiden's credit cards are paid off and his taxes are straightened out. His credit rating also can affect your ability to buy a house or get a loan in the future. Until Aiden can learn to be more financially responsible, it would be a good idea for you to handle the money. The two of you also should get some credit counseling so you can set up a budget while pulling Aiden out of debt. Contact the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org) at 1-800388-2227. Reader advised to keep striving for sobriety Dear Annie: This is in response to "Desperate Alcoholic," the still-suffering 48year-old woman who can't stay sober. Having grown up in an AA family, I realized at age 35 that my social drinking had progressed to alcoholism. As high-functioning alcoholics, my late husband and I tried quitting a few times, but mostly just continued on in our merry way. After he died five years ago, I finally decided to get treatment, since there was a nearby facility that would accept Medicare. Tearfully, I asked the counselor if I was too old to get well. She replied: "I just have one question: 'Is your heart still beating?'" I have had numerous relapses, but they are less frequent and of much shorter duration (the last one was barely 24 hours), and I gain a little something with each sober period. I count my blessings and always remind myself that as long as my heart is beating, there is hope. God bless you. —Grateful Recovering Alcoholic Dear Grateful: A tremendous number of readers wrote to support "Desperate's" efforts to stay sober. We hope it will help to know so many people are on her side. Skin change is common after childbirth Dear Annie: My beautiful 34-year-old sister has been developing some sort of pigmentation on her face. It started right after she had her first baby eight years ago, and now she develops some discoloration on her face every summer. I have seen her crying over this. At work, she has to meet many different executives and this is affecting her everyday activities. She has seen dermatologists and gone through laser treatments, but nothing seems to work. She has East Indian skin. I love my sister dearly and can’t stand to see her suffering like this. Please help. —Vancouver, Canada Dear Vancouver: This is not an uncommon problem among those of Asian extraction. It tends to appear after pregnancy and can be aggravated by birth control pills. There is no cure, but your sister can minimize her condition by avoiding the sun and wearing sunscreen even in the winter. You also can recommend she speak to a board certified plastic surgeon for additional suggestions. View on funerals has changed Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Your Faithful Readers," who didn't want a funeral. When I was younger, I thought funerals were barbaric rituals to make mourners suffer more. After my mother died, however, I was comforted to know so many people cared about her and our family. I heard many stories I would never have known had these people not taken the time to come to the funeral. It was both cathartic and heartwarming. Now I make it a point to go to the funeral whenever it's someone whose family I know. I tell them what their loved one meant to me, or simply express my sympathy for their sor- row. A joy shared is twice a joy, and a sorrow shared is half a sorrow. —A Louisville Reader Dear Louisville: You've made some excellent points about the importance of funerals and we thank you. Father wishes he had seen the signs Dear Annie: I just lost my son to alcoholism. He was 55 years old and for five years had been progressively drinking himself to death. We were totally unaware. His multitude of friends and business associates knew he had an alcohol problem, but didn't realize the gravity of the situation and didn't think to notify me, his father. My son was divorced, had no children and lived alone. I've since been told that I couldn't have done much unless he was willing to admit he was an alcoholic and wanted to quit. I'm a well-educated person, but didn't know the true symptoms of alcoholism. My son is dead, gone from my life, because I didn't know how alcoholics act and think. My friends tell me not to blame myself. But who else is there? —California Dear California: There is no blame to be had. Your son had a disease for which there is no cure, only management, but he either didn't recognize the problem, or didn't have the wherewithal to stay sober. Even if you knew everything about alcoholism, you could not have prevented this from happening. Selfrecrimination can be part of the grieving process. Please get some short-term counseling so you can come to terms with this. Our condolences. Picking up slack is wearing out worker Dear Annie: A few years ago, the company I work for laid off a number of employees. This had a devastating effect on morale, but those of us who remained picked up the slack. The situation hasn't improved, and 10-hour days are still the norm. I go in early and stay late to do the necessary paperwork. Because we are understaffed, everyone else is also overworked. If I don't do it, it won't get done. My wife suggested I work my regular shift, and that if the work doesn't get done, someone higher up would finally realize there is a problem. This is really not an option. I feel personally responsible for my department, and if things are left unfinished, innocent people will suffer. I worry constantly. It keeps me up at night. I cannot get more help as the company has an ongoing hiring freeze. I enjoy what I do when I'm not constantly overworked and stressed out. For several reasons, changing jobs is not possible at this time. I feel trapped. Any suggestions? —Sleepless in the Suburbs Dear Sleepless: Many employers keep expenses down by making employees do the work of two (or three). Unfortunately, in the current economic situation, the alternative is sometimes to close up shop altogether. If your company can afford to hire more workers but refuses, it means you are being taken advantage of and your wife's suggestion is valid. If, however, the company is teetering on the brink of insolvency, you don't have a lot of options. You need to find a way to de-stress. Do you have a relaxing hobby you can devote time to on a weekend? How about scheduling dinner and a movie once a week? A half-hour at the gym can work wonders for your psyche, and don't discount the benefits of a long, hot shower or bath. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton Invest in your goals Early pioneer tells of trip west (part I) My next series of stories are taken from, “The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter.” The first edition of 50 copies was privately published by the family in 1912. An additional 500 copies were printed by a German firm under contract by a great- grandson who lived in Berlin, Germany, at the time. A second reprinting occurred in 1978 under the sponsorship of the Michigan Historical Society. Theodore Edgar, a son of Linus and Diana (Phelps) Potter was the third of seven children. He was born in Saline in 1832. The Potter family moved from Saline and settled in Eaton County in 1845, where they had purchased some acreage south of Lansing. Linus Potter and his oldest son George cleared six acres of this property during the summer and constructed a log house. That fall, after his wife and his other children had moved from Saline into their new lodgings, Linus Potter died, leaving his widow and seven children isolated in the forests of central Michigan to fend for themselves. Their nearest neighbor lived two miles away. The village of Potterville and Potter Park in Lansing bear the family name. In later years, Theodore Edgar Potter, and his wife settled near Vermontville. They eventually moved to Lansing where he died. His autobiographical memoirs were discovered in his desk after hisdeath in 1910. At the age of 20, young Theodore Potter signed on to a covered wagon train headed for the ‘gold fields’ of California. After his California adventure, he married and settled in what was then known as Minnesota Territory. There he participated in the little-known or understood Sioux uprising that occurred during our Civil War and the capture of the Younger brothers who were members of the notorious Jesse James gang. He eventually joined the Union Army with the rank of lieutenant, and subsequently became a prominent member of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). The era in our country’s history spanning the Gold Rush in California of the late 1840s through the four years of the Civil War is a particularly fascinating and important period in the development of the United States. My next few articles will focus on Theodore Edgar Potter’s day-by-day experiences as recorded in his autobiography within this timeframe. Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter From the day when I first heard of the rich gold discoveries in California I was ambitious to reach the Golden West. But in 1849, I was only 17 years old, too young, so my mother thought, to make the hard trip into the new country. Moreover, I had no money with which to buy the necessary equipment. I had located 120 acres of land but it was not valuable, for everyone had land to sell and few cared to buy. But in 1852 when I reached my 20th year my mother and older brother aided During difficult times in the financial markets, it can be hard to stay committed to investing. After all, if many of your investments have lost value, you might be tempted to just put your money under your mattress. But that’s not really a productive use of your funds, and it almost certainly won’t help you achieve your objectives. So instead of choosing the mattress route, try changing the way you look at your financial situation — by focusing more on your long-term goals and less on the day-to-day performance of your individual investments. In other words, you’re not only investing in “Investment A” — you’re investing for a comfortable retirement. And you’re not just putting money away in “Investment B” — you’re saving for your child’s college education. 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Applications behalf of your may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd STOCKS • NOTICE • floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2009. 77534011 • FREE ESTIMATES • Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping 50% OFF ALL LAWN ORNAMENTS Landscaping & Spring Clean-Up - Call and get your projects booked NOW!! Arbor Day Sale Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25 with $30 purchase receive a FREE pine tree. (While Supplies Last) NOW IN.... Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Onion Sets & Seed Potatoes 6 Types of Mulch from $20-$33 per yard 5 Types of decorative stones Top Soil - Black Dirt - Compost 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 77534139 Theodore Edgar Potter me in raising the money for my equipment, thus making it possible for me to realize my fondest hope. There was but one man in the county who had ready money which he was willing to loan. He was a retired naval officer who had been wounded at the Battle of Vera Cruz in the Mexican War. He was a good friend of my mother’s, and she induced him to loan me $100 on good land security, with interest at 30 percent per annum. In 1852, there were but three routes by which one could reach the Pacific Coast, and a man’s choice of the three depended absolutely upon the amount of money which he had on hand for the journey. If he had $300, he might take the railroad to New York or the boat down the Mississippi to New Orleans, then a steamer to Nicaragua or the Isthmus of Panama, cross to the Pacific and take another steamer up the coast to California, the entire trip requiring about 30 days. If he had $150, he might ship on a sailing vessel, go down the Atlantic Coast around Cape Horn and reach the Golden Gate in any time from three to six months, according to the season. If he had not enough money for either of these routes but sufficient to purchase an ox team and wagon, rifle and ammunition, he could cross the Plains, the then so-called American Desert, and after spending anywhere from four to six months on the way, would reach the golden valleys of California. My money was barely sufficient for an ox team outfit and I, perforce, chose the last-mentioned route. Erastus Jacobs and Edwin Spears from the same township left their new-made homes and started with me. The three of us had less than $400 with which to buy our outfit and supplies for the long journey. We decided to defer purchasing this outfit until we reached the border of the frontier. On April 6, 1852, we started from our homes, my brother taking us by ox team and sleigh to the nearest railroad station which was at Marshall, 30 miles away. At Marshall, we bought tickets to New Buffalo, at the foot of Lake Michigan, which was then the Western terminus of the Michigan Central Railroad. We crossed by steamer from New Buffalo to Chicago, a town which was so young and small that it had only one railroad and that running for a distance of only 10 miles. We stopped in Chicago one day and then took passage on a canal boat to Peoria at the head of navigation for riverboats on the Illinois River. We disembarked at Peoria, for here we planned to buy our outfit and supplies and make our start on the long overland journey. We were very fortunate in getting our outfit, but our good fortune was due to the misfortune of another. On the day of our landing in Peoria, we found a widow with five children who had started with her husband for the West a few weeks earlier; he had died on the way and she now wished to dispose of her outfit and return home with her children. The outfit consisted of three yoke of oxen, one covered double wagon, one riding pony, one doublebarreled shotgun, one rifle, one tent, cooking utensils and a large quantity of provisions for all of which she asked the moderate price of $250, which we paid her without a word. We saw her and her family on board a riverboat started back for her old home near Toledo, Ohio, which she had left filled with bright hopes and anticipations four weeks previous, only to be wrecked and stranded among strangers. It was the first of the many sad scenes which we were to observe amongst the many thousands who, like us, were pushing westward in search of fortune. We hitched up our teams the same evening and made our first camp five miles west of Peoria. We planned to across the Mississippi River at Keokuk in southeastern Iowa and to strike the Missouri River at St. Joseph, Missouri, about 400 miles distant from Peoria. We reached Keokuk in six days, and finding the country new and the roads bad, concluded to lay over one day and give our oxen a muchneeded rest. After crossing the river into Missouri we found the roads much better. (To be continued) EDWARD JONES Display Fixtures For Sale Store Closing Sale Save Now on Apparel, Gifts & Collectables NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS 35% TO 80% OFF 02707479 50 N. M-37 (Just North of M-43) Hastings 269-945-4551 Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 10-5 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the May 5, 2009 Consolidated School Election will be conducted on Monday April 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm at the Carlton Township Hall located at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results for the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Michele Erb Carlton Township Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 77534155 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the May 5, 2009 elections is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main, Woodland, MI 48897. The public accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least 5 days in advance of the test. Cheryl Allen Woodland Township Clerk 156 S. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 269-367-4915 Office 269-367-4094 Home 77533930 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS NOMINATING PETITIONS AVAILABLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hall for election to the following positions. Four (4) Members of the Hastings City Council, regular four (4) year terms, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013: one from each ward, First, Second, Third, and Fourth. One (1) Member of the Board of Review, regular four (4) year term, January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2013. Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of the elected positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 269.945.2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 77532672 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and make a determination on the establishment of a final assessment roll for the sidewalk improvement special assessment districts. A tentative final assessment roll may be reviewed in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. 77534036 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Four vie for two seats on Delton Kellogg school board by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Four candidates are seeking the two fouryear term seats on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 5 election. They are Tony Crosariol, Andy Stoneburner, Ben Tobias and Geoffery Stevens. Their profiles follow: Tony Crosariol Crosariol is not an incumbent, but he served previously on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education from 2003 to 2007. Education: Crosariol graduated from Purdue University with a degree in biology. Current Occupation: Crosariol currently works as a sales/marketing manager for the Neogen Corporation. Work Experience: Crosariol was previously employed as a chemist, food scientist, industrial sales manager and technical sales manager. Political Experience: In addition to having served one term on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, Crosariol was a trustee for the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and served as vice-chairman of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Community Activities: Crosariol has served as president of the Delton Area Rotary Club and is a current member of the Delton Rocket Football Board. Why are you best candidate? Crosariol cited his experience, accountability and communication skills as features that make him the best candidate. He described himself as an agent for change who is committed to preserving local jobs. His creation of a five-year spending and district redesign plan is also something that Crosariol said makes him the best candidate. What is the most important issue facing the Delton Kellogg School District? “The lack of a long-term, transparent financial plan for the district.” Andy Stoneburner Stoneburner is the only incumbent in the race and has served on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education since July 1, 2005. Education: Stoneburner graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1991 and went on to graduate from Kellogg Community College in 1993 with a degree in applied science. Current Occupation: A self-employed farmer, Stoneburner owns 225 acres and rents 525 more for raising corn, soybeans, alfalfa and cattle. Work Experience: In the past, Stoneburner worked as a security alarm and engineering lab technician. Political Experience: While Stoneburner joined the Delton Kellogg Board of Education in 2005, he has been treasurer of the board since 2007. Community Activities: Stoneburner currently belongs to Hickory Corners Bible Church, where he teaches Sunday school to children in grades seven through 12. He was previously a 4-H leader and coach for tee ball and softball. Why are you the best candidate? “I believe my experience owning a business and serving on the school board makes me the best candidate. I understand finance from a public school and business perspective. I am not afraid to make tough decisions to Geoffery Stevens Ben Tobias Andy Stoneburner Tony Crosariol do what’s best for kids. I also have children in school, including a daughter with autism, so I understand that some children just learn differently.” What is the most important issue facing the Delton Kellogg School District? Stoneburner said that the most important issues facing the district are those that involve giving students the tools necessary to become successful in meeting the state’s new graduation requirements, while ensuring that doing so does not put a financial strain on the district. ORDINANCE ADDRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE Community Name: Orangeville Township, County: Barry County ORDINANCE NUMBER 4-09 An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Orangeville located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. The Township of Orangeville ordains: Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of Barry County Professional Code Inspections is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Orangeville under Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. The Township of Orangeville assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act through out the corporate limits of the community adopting this ordinance. Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Township of Orangeville. Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled Barry County Michigan and dated May 4, 2009, and the Flood Insurance Rate map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26015C0275C, & 0300C and dated May 4, 2009, are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. Section 4. REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5. PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. Adopted this 16 day of April, 2009 This ordinance duly adopted at a Special meeting of the Orangeville Township Board and will become effective May 4, 2009. Jennifer Goy, Orangeville Township Clerk Thomas J. Rook, Orangeville Township Supervisor. 77534009 His plans for the success of students includes the early intervention of struggling students, the revamping of the district’s metal shop program to better prepare students for millwright schooling, the integration of math and science credits into vocational programs to assist students who are better at learning hands-on, and the addition of more on-line classes that could be targeted at children who are home-schooled. Ben Tobias Work Experience: In the past, Tobias worked on several farms and has also been employed in the areas of construction and landscaping. Political Experience: This will be Tobias’ first attempt at holding political office. Community Activities: Tobias currently attends Solid Rock Bible Church. He was previously involved in Delton Kellogg’s Watch D.O.G.S. program. Why are you the best candidate? “I am the best candidate because I am honest and want to do my best to keep the school running and educating students for years to come.” What is the most important issue facing the Delton Kellogg School District? “One financial issue that has caught my attention has to do with the amount of money the school could save if the teachers were willing to pay a small amount of their insurance premiums. As a working American in these hard economic times, I myself have taken a 5 percent pay decrease and pay roughly $140 every two weeks for health insurance. So, I think that if the teachers want the school to keep being productive, they could give a little.” Geoffery Stevens Stevens is a newcomer in the school board race. Education: Stevens graduated with an associate’s degree in law enforcement from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1993. Three years later, he graduated with a degree in criminal justice and sociology from Western Michigan University (WMU). In 1999, Stevens earned a master’s degree in social work from WMU. Current Occupation: Since 2005, Stevens has worked as an outpatient therapist for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Beginning in 2000, he partnered with three Kent County school districts to reduce alcohol and drug use among high school students. Work Experience: Stevens previously worked as an outpatient therapist for Ingham County Community Mental Health. Political Experience: This will be Stevens’ first attempt at holding political office. Community Activities: Stevens is a member of Delton Kellogg’s Watch D.O.G.S. program and is a leader in the group Urban Young Life. He is also a volunteer in an anti-gang program in Grand Rapids. Why are you the best candidate? Stevens said he is the best candidate because of his experience working with adolescents in both community and educational environments. What is the most important issue facing the Delton Kellogg School District? Stevens said that he feels strongly about several issues, including the adoption of a “community school” model that will establish collaborative relationships designed to enhance educational experiences and increase student achievement. Stabilization of the district’s budget and the implementation of initiatives that will help the district to better prepare children for life after high school are other areas that Stevens said are important to him. Tobias is a newcomer in the school board race. Education: Tobias graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1997 and has taken classes at Kellogg Community College. Current Occupations: While working as a part-time farmer, Tobias is also a construction crew leader for Adams Outdoor Advertising, a position he has held for 10 years. State treasury enhances CD program The Michigan Department of Tr e a s u r y h a s e x t e n d e d i t s c e r tificate of deposit stimulus program indefinitely and enhanced the program options in response to the continuing national financial crisis. The Michigan CD stimulus program has made up to $150 million available to invest in Michigan banks and credits unions by purchasing certificates of deposit. The department has added an additional 24-month term CD option after receiving feedback from financial institutions. This is in addition to the six-month and 12-month options that have been available since the p r o g r a m ’s inception in December 2008. A d d i t i o n a l l y, r a t e s w i l l n o w be updated on a weekly basis, every Monday morning, in order to ensure that the most c o m p e t i t i v e r a t e s a r e o ff e r e d . “While the credit crunch has eased a bit, many small business and families still have borrowing needs,” said State Tr e a s u r e r R o b e r t J . K l e i n e . “The extension and refinement of this program means M i c h i g a n ’s b a n k s a n d c r e d i t s unions will continue to have access to capital, and at below-market rates.” Financial institutions taking part will be asked to make a c o n c e r t e d e ff o r t t o p r u d e n t l y lend up to 80 percent of the funds to Michigan businesses and consumers. The minimum CD to be purchased by the state will be set at $100,000 with a $10 million maximum, per financial institution. For more information about the Michigan CD stimulus program or to obtain copies of program guidelines, log on to w w w. m i c h i g a n . g o v / M i C D . NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 in the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-09 A parcel of land in the SW 1/4, Sec 4, T2N, R8W, described as beg at a point 256 ft S from the center of the intersection of Mixer Rd & Hwy M-37 for POB th S’ly along M-37 195 ft, th E’ly at right angles 200 ft, th N’ly at right angles 195 ft, th W’ly 200 ft to POB, Ex beg at a point 451 ft S’ly along M-37, from the intersection of Mixer Rd & Hwy M-37, th E’ly at right angle 155 ft for POB, th E 45 ft, th N 79 ft, th SW’ly to POB. Rezoned to MU (Mixed Use) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Baltimore Township of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective May 1, 2009. Copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between thr hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call (269) 945-1290 for further information. Date April 20, 2009 Michael Callton, D.C., Chairperson Barry Count Board of Commissioners Pamela J. Jarvis Barry County Clerk 77534100 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 11 MILLAGE, continued from page 1 maintenance annual contracts for silver reflective coating and inspections to maintain warranty $35,000; roof replacements at the high school, middle school and all elementary schools $400,000; boiler replacement at Southeastern Elementary $89,000; repair steam pipe gasket leaks $40,000; tuck pointing at Central Annex and the gyms at Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools $30,000; and white boards and other classroom hardware (district-wide) $30,000 for a total of approximately $1,867,500. According to Satterlee, the above costs are only rough estimates which may change as the repair and replacement begins. For example, replacing the roof at the middle school would be a top priority, he said, because of its current condition. Once the work begins, if there is structural damage due to years of leaking, the cost may rise to the extent that other roofs in the district would be repaired rather than replaced. If damage is minimal, funds would be available for other repairs. Satterlee has said that the district needs to keep its buildings in good repair, not only to ensure student safety but also, “to provide students with an environment conducive for learning.” He said that if the millage proposal passes, no money will have to be taken from the general fund to make the needed repairs. “Ideally, if it passes, we will not have to use money from the general fund, and we will be able to do things the right way and save the taxpayers money down the road.” Also on the ballot, incumbent Scott Hodges, who has served on the Hastings Board of Education for two consecutive fouryear terms and is currently the board vice president, faces challenger Jeff Kniaz who is making his first bid for an elected office. Hodges said that it is his experience that makes him the best candidate. “Experience in times of significant challenge is a valuable asset,” he said. “I have a sincere passion for education, teaching and learning as a life-long skill. Having spent 11 years in post-high school education as student, teaching at the university level and traveling to Third World countries, I have seen firsthand the affects of those who get to have an education and how this affects their lives.” Hodges, a graduate of Blissfield High School, has a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University and a doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and a masters degree in endodontics from the Rackham Graduate School of the University of Michigan. His experience includes working for the United States Public Health Service and Indian Health Service as a commissioned officer (dentist). His teaching experience includes three years at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and he is currently on staff as an adjunct clinical lecturer. Hodges also has been appointed to the State of Michigan Board of Dentistry, Special Examination, and his business experience includes being the president and part owner of West Michigan Endodontics PC, a dental specialty practice limited to root canals. He also has served on various boards in the community, camps, his church, and professionals societies. Hodges said there are many important issues facing Hastings Area Schools, but chief among them is finances. “Finances, implementation of changes (such as the Michigan Merit Curriculum), long-term planning, instituting technologies and maintenance all are important issues and yet all are tied to finances,” he said. “During my tenure as a Hastings Area School System board member, state funding has changed from a three-year projected allocation of state funds to a system that requires the local school board to produce an annual budget by July, even though state funding information can be delayed for months. As our state continues to struggle financially, the financial issue will be the most important issue facing our schools’ ability to address other issues ...” Hodges and his wife, Mary, have been married for 28 years and the couple has six children: Jennifer Obreiter, Melissa Hagberg, Daniel and Nathaniel, who have all graduated from Hastings High School, and Hannah and Emily, who are currently enrolled in Hastings High School and middle school respectively. Although he has been a long-term resident of Hastings, Hodges said he does not have a personal agenda nor does he try to please any — NOTICE — To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECITON WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts – Barry County, MI ASSYRIA TWP. 8094 Tasker Rd, Bellevue Assyria Township Hall CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St, Nashville Castleton Township Hall JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M37 Hwy, Dowling Johnstown Township Hall RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings Rutland Charter Twp Hall WOODLAND TWP 156 S Main St, Woodland Woodland Township Hall BALTIMORE TWP. 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings Baltimore Township Hall HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 885 River Rd, Hastings Hastings Charter Twp Hall MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St, Nashville Maple Grove Twp. Hall THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINCT 1 128 High St, Middleville Thornapple Twp Emergency Services YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 1 284 N Briggs Rd, Middleville Yankee Springs Twp Hall BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 14505 Kellogg School Rd Hickory Corners Fire Station HOPE TWP 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings Hope Township Hall ORANGEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1A & 1B 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell Orangeville Township Hall BARRY TWP PRECINCT 2 155 E Orchard St, Delton Barry Township Hall IRVING TWP PRECINCT 1 209 State St, Freeport Freeport Village Hall CARLTON TWP 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings Carlton Township Hall IRVING TWP PRECINCT 2 3425 Wing Rd, Hastings Irving Township Hall PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10155 S Norris Rd, Delton Prairieville Township Hall YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 2 1425 S Payne Lake Rd Wayland MI 49348 THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINCT 2 200 E Main, Middleville Thornapple Township Hall CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1, 2 3, & 4 232 W Grand St, Hastings Hastings Middle School THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINCT 3 100 E Main, Middleville Middleville Village Hall PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd, Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2009. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election may vote in person in the Township/City Clerk’s office up to 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2009. DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Rd, Bellevue MI 49021 Phone: 269-758-4003 MICHELLE ERB Carlton Township Clerk 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-5990 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 SUSAN K BUTLER Maple Grove Township Clerk 9752 Evart Rd, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-1859 ROBIN HAWTHORNE Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2194 JANICE C LIPPERT Yankee Springs Twp Clerk 284 N Briggs Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 PENELOPE YPMA Baltimore Township Clerk 3100 E Dowling Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-721-3402 Office Phone: 269-945-3228 Home LORNA WILSON Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St, Nashville MI 49073 Phone: 517-852-9479 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk 3241 Wood School Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 296-948-8893 JENNIFER GOY Orangeville Township Clerk 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell MI 49080 Phone: 269-664-4522 SUSAN VLIETSTRA Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E Main, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-7202 THOMAS EMERY Hastings City Clerk 201 E State St, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-2468 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter Twp Clerk 885 River Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-9690 JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Township Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling MI 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 JILL OWENS Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S Norris Rd, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-2664 CHERYL ALLEN Woodland Township Clerk 156 S Main, Woodland MI 48897 Phone: 269-367-4915 Office Phone: 269-367-4094 Home DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Township Clerk 155 E Orchard St. P O Box 705, Delton MI 49046 Phone 269-623-5171 For the purpose of electing members of the Board of Education, Board of Trustees and voting on ballot propositions for the following: GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees – Three six-year terms. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS Board of Education – One four-year term. Dowling Public Library — Baltimore Township Proposal for Renewal of Operating Millage Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Baltimore Township be renewed at .30 mills($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $14,498.00. GULL LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Board of Education – One four-year term. WAYLAND UNION SCHOOLS Board of Education – One four-year term. Board of Education – One partial term ending 06/30/2013 Dowling Public Library — Johnstown Township Proposal for Renewal of Operating Millage Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mil limitation imposed under article IX, sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Johnstown Township be renewed at .30 mills($.30 per one thousand dollar of taxable value) for the period of 2009-2012 inclusive for Dowling Public Library; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, there by, raising in the first year an estimated $27,652.00. BELLEVUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Board of Education – Two four-year terms. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Board of Education – One four-year term. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Board of Education – Two four-year terms. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2009, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2009 is approximately $2,339,599 (this is a renewal of millage which expired with the 2008 tax levy)? EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSAL This proposal will increase the levy by the intermediate school district of special education millage previously approved by the electors. Shall the current charter limitation on the annual property tax rate for the education of persons with disabilities in Eaton Intermediate School District, Michigan, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive; if approved the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect in 2009 is approximately $2,698,609 from local property taxes authorized herein? 77534040 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Board of Education – One four-year term. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM MILLAGE PROPOSAL, BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND TAX LEVY Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2009 to 2013, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2009 is approximately $552,700? I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of March 19, 2009 the record of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in County of Barry is as follows: KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees – Two six-year terms. LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Board of Education – Two four-year terms. Board of Education – One partial term ending 06/30/2011. MARTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS — BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Martin Public Schools, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: erecting an addition to and partially remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing and equipping and re-equipping a school building; acquiring, installing and equipping technology for school facilities; purchasing school buses; constructing, equipping, developing and improving athletic facilities, play fields and playgrounds; and developing and improving parking areas and sites? The following is for informational purposes only: The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in 2009 is 1.48 mills ($1.48 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a zero (0.0) net increase in debt millage. The maximum number of years the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, will not exceed ten (10) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 2.89 mills ($2.89 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation). If the school district borrows from the State to pay debt service on the bonds, the school district may be required to continue to levy mills beyond the term of the bonds to repay the State. By Barry County: Charlton Park .2266 mills Comm On Aging .50 mills 911 1.00 mills Thornapple Manor .21 mills Transit 25 mills 2009 2009-2014 2009 2009-2025 2009-2014 By Assyria Township: NONE By Baltimore Township: NONE By Barry Township: Fire Police 2.00 mills 2.00 mills 2009-2011 2009-2011 By Carlton Township: Fire Library 1.50 mills .50 mills 2009-2011 2009-2016 By Castleton Township: Fire EMS Ems Med .50 mills 2.00 mills 1.00 mills 2009-2012 2009-2012 2009-2012 By Hastings Township: Library 1.60 mills 2009 By Hope Township: Road Fire/Cemetery 1.00 mills 1.00 mills 2009-2011 2009-2011 By Irving Township: Fire Library 1.50 mills .50 mills 2009-2012 2009-2016 By Johnstown Township: Fire Road 1.00 mills .50 mills 2009 2009 By Maple Grove Township: EMS Dust Roads Library Fire/Amb 1.00 mills 1.00 mills .50 mills 1.00 mills 2009-2012 2009-2011 2009-2011 2009-2011 By Orangeville Township: Road 1.50 mills 2009-2012 .9087 mills .8174 mills .8174 mills .50 mills 2009-2012 2009-2012 2009-2012 2009-2012 By Prairieville Township: Road Police Fire Added Fire (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.) By Rutland Township: Library Fire 1.60 mills 1.50 mills 2009 2009-2010 By Woodland Township: Extra Road Fire/Cemetery 2.00 mills 2.00 mills 2009 2009-2012 PENNFIELD SCHOOLS Board of Education – Two four-year terms. Board of Education – One partial term ending 06/30/2010. By Yankee Springs Township: Fire .50 mills 2009-2010 Date: March 19, 2009 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County particular group. “I do not have an agenda or group to please, but I desire to make decisions for the benefit of all Hastings Area School students,” he said. “It has been an honor to serve our fine community, and I would count it a privilege to use my experience to continue to serve another term in these very challenging times.” While Hodges said it is his experience as a board member that makes him the best candidate for the seat, challenger Jeff Kniaz said his experience in the classroom qualifies him for the post. “I believe that I am the best candidate for the board because I bring an unusual perspective,’ he said. “As a 15-year veteran teacher, I have intimate knowledge of what it takes to succeed in the classroom. I know the importance of a good curriculum, good faculty and good support staff. Through my experience in schools, I have gained a deep understanding of how to construct and implement effective policies.” Kniaz, who is married and has two children, has been a special education teacher for 15 years currently works for Wayland Union Schools. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University with a major in special education, emotionally impaired. He also has a master’s degree in special education administration from Grand Valley State University. Kniaz said his educational experience is also a plus. “My coursework has given me an understanding of the many facets of running the business side of a district. I am knowledgeable of the legal rights, limitations and responsibilities borne by those who administer buildings and districts, and I also understand the thinking and priorities necessary to an administrative position,” he said. “Having an understanding of how both the classroom and the office work is a rare combination. I believe my perspective will be a boon to the students, teachers, staff and residents of the Hastings district when I am elected.” Kniaz also feels that his lack of experience as board member may also be a benefit to the position. “As a new addition to the board, I would be free of much of the distrust and emotional baggage generated by past board actions,” he said. “Finally, I am very unlikely to make decisions based on ego or emotion with my youngest daughter being a future student in the district. Very few value education as much as educators, and you can be sure that the decisions I make would be what’s best for education. I will make decisions on the longterm health of Hastings schools, not shortterm fixes that undermine the future stability of district finances.” Kniaz said he sees long-term planning as well as finances as the biggest issues facing Hastings schools at this time. “The main issues facing the Hastings Area School System are the difficulty with longterm planning in the face of economic crisis and the state’s willingness to cut foundation grants mid-year, combined with a need to maintain aging facilities and upgrade technology to provide a high-quality 21st Century education. The district has lost much of the public trust by being reactive in its policies and finances rather than proactive and planning for future shifts in enrollment and funding. “This has been exacerbated by the board approaching its employees in an adversarial, if not downright hostile, manner,” he added. “Beginning negotiations with your teacher’s union by bringing in your lawyer is not a constructive way to start a dialogue; it’s also a waste of taxpayer dollars. You want a lawyer to look over contract language changes, but they have no place in negotiating pay or benefits. That’s the job of the business office. Employees are partners in the education of our children, not obstacles to be overcome or opponents to be defeated.” Kniaz concluded by saying, “The Hastings school board needs to take a new direction, and I believe that I have the best knowledge and experience to bring that about. As a parent, I want to see the Hastings schools be the best district it can be, because that’s how I can ensure the best education for my own daughter. As an educator, I know what it takes to create maximum student achievement. As a board member, I will work tirelessly to create plans and policies that will make the Hastings Area School System the envy of West Michigan.” Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Page 12 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage Corporation dba Barron and Associates, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 1999, and recorded on February 17, 1999 in instrument 025322, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($37,551.01), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 4 rods of Lot 108 and 109 of the City of Formerly Village of Hastings, except the north 8 feet 3 inches thereof according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533755 File #257332F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma L. Hull, unmarried and Leisha D. Hull, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2008, and recorded on June 23, 2008 in instrument 20080623-0006484, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty And 29/100 Dollars ($73,460.29), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 and the East 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 3, Taffee Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534044 File #259498F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dan L. Bragg and Mary Beth Bragg, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2003, and recorded on September 19, 2003 in instrument 1113632, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight And 14/100 Dollars ($166,638.14), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Pine Haven Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 29. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533456 File #254917F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Erica Ross, An Unmarried Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2005, and recorded on July 26, 2005 in instrument 1150010, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortage Loan Trust 2005-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($84,846.82), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 21 and 22 Morey's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 4 of plats, on page 46 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533481 File #255293F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($58,363.57) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534106 File No. 280.8086 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curt Veenstra and Ann Veenstra, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 200709240002339, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One And 66/100 Dollars ($153,881.66), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 1727.54 feet from the Southeast corner fo said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 170 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 250 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 170 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 250 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533491 File #255993F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lanny Blankenship and Kassi S Blankenship, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded August 30, 2004 in Instrument # 1133231 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005HE1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($105,054.92) including interest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Hope Township, Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, part of the Southwest one quarter commencing North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 1936.06 feet from the South one quarter corner; thence West 198 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 220 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds West 220 feet to the Place of the Beginning. Commonly known as 5560 Wilkins Road, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 2, 2009 Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77533748 Our File No: 09-08082 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID E. NEESON, SINGLE MAN, to SECURITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DBA BARRON & ASSOCIATES, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998, in Document No. 1020718, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($41,275.23), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 7, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERESECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD (M-43) AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SAID POINT LYING EASTERLY 849 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 64 RODS ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE EASTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE THEREOF, BEING THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 280.5 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 881.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY 247.25 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID EAST 1 / 8 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 6, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77533764 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R Macleod, a married man and Kathleen A Macleod a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2005, and recorded on June 6, 2005 in instrument 1147693, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven And 99/100 Dollars ($95,467.99), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Subdivision of Parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, and the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on pages 10 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, described as: Beginning at a point which is 73.5 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot 5, said point also being 271.5 feet East of the East line of Block 26 of Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof said point also being on the Southline of Fremont Street; thence East 165 feet more or less to a point which is 162 feet West of the West line of Old Fellows Cemetary; thence South 126.0 feet; thence West 170 feet more or less to a point which is 264.0 feet East of the East line of said Block 26; thence North 126.0 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534066 File #259798F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R Smith a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 20, 2004 in instrument 1138968, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 11/100 Dollars ($115,170.11), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 23, a distance of 232 feet West from the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, thence West 345 feet along said South Section line, thence North 230 feet, thence East 345 feet, thence South 230 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533737 File #256933F01 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION AVAILABLE OPERATOR 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position in the Department of Public Services. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Duties for the Operator 2 in the Public Services Department include manual and semi-skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City of Hastings public works facilities and infrastructure. A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License valid in the State of Michigan with a “B” endorsement and air brakes are required. One year of related experience is preferred. Beginning wage rate for this position is $12.00 per hours. A good fringe benefit package is also provided. An application form and full job description are available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, 269-945-2468. 77533858 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings seeks candidates for appointment to boards and committees. There are current openings on the Planning Commission and Cable Access Committee. Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings by 4:00 PM, Friday, May 15, 2009. Thomas Emery City Clerk 77534113 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 9451284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2009. 77534014 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS BUILDING DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND SITE RESTORATION The Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the demolition, removal, and site restoration for two (2) houses located at 112 East Center Street and 303 South Jefferson Street. Specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Building Demolition, Removal and Site Restoration”. Tim Girrbach 77534076 Director of Public Services �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 26, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on January 22, 2002, in Document Number 1073472, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $53,801.95, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owned by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), together with interest at 13.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et.seq., on May 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, OF BUCKHORN PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 45. which also includes any interest Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may have in the 1974 Majestic Mobile Home, Serial Number E373. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is found to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77533723 Dated: April 1, 2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 30/100 Dollars ($205,184.30) including interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533886 File No. 269.4880 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Forsyth and Jennifer N. Forsyth, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on October 23, 2003 in instrument 1116191, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Twenty-Six And 39/100 Dollars ($101,026.39), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Distant North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 1625.94 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of Section 1; Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 225.00 Feet Parallel with the East 1/8 Line of Section 1; Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 74.60 Feet, Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 75.00 Feet, Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 95.40 Feet, Thence North 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds East 300.00 Feet to the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Thence South 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds East 170.00 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Highway M-37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533717 File #113722F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad D. Greenfield, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 20, 2004 in instrument 1135786, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 71/100 Dollars ($155,850.71), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 16; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along the North line of said Section, 207.80 feet to the centerline of Highway M-37; thence South 18 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline, 238.04 feet; thence 529.42 feet along said centerline of and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 14 degrees 06 minutes 04 seconds East, 528.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence 250.24 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East, 250.18 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 17 seconds West, 222.80 feet; thence North 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds West, 254.41; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel to said North section line 223.33 feet to said centerline of highway M-37 and the point of beginning. Containing 1.29 acres of land, more or less, and being subject to the rights of the public over that portion as used for roadway purposes on Highway M-37 Subject to easements; restrictions, or conditions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533788 File #255802F01 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 11, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, Treasurer Nottingham and Trustees S. Ritchie. Absent: Trustee Mike Herzog. Also present were 10 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silent for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Regular Board Meeting of February 11, 2009 as corrected. No Correspondence received. Public comments were received regarding 2010 Census. Zoning Administrator Report was received. Park’s Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Motion passed to Prairieville Pine Lake Fire Department purchase on 800 MHZ Motorola XTS5000 Portable Radio for $1,013.60 if Interoperable Communications Grant is awarded. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as amended. E011/Central Dispatch Plan by the Barry County Central Dispatch was discussed. Health Benefits Ordinance Number 136 was adopted. Accepted Trustee Herzog resignation. Budget workshops are scheduled for March 16, 2009 and March 23, 2009. Budget Hearing Scheduled for March 30, 2009. Public Comments received. Accepted to have Bill Miller fill the open Trustee position until Mid-Term election following Supervisor Stoneburner recommendation. Moved April 8, 2009 Regular Board meeting to April 14, 2009. Board Comments received. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: Jim stoneburner, Supervisor 77534038 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUCKETT/250052061 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steve C. Puckett and Dennis C. Euverard, of Shelbyville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated December 10, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on December 16, 2005 in Document No., 1157826 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $167,248.25 including interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That Part of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Beginning at a Point by commencing at the West 1/ 4 corner of said Section 17; Thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East on the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said section 896.44 Feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 feet (previously recorded as 421.0 feet) to the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on said East line 220.00 Feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 Feet; thence North 01 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds West parallel with said East line 220.00 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-11-017002-00 Commonly known as: 6508 Boulter Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: April 9, 2009 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation, III Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77533769 (248) 594-7770 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Paul Johnston and Debby Johnston, husband and wife, as tenants, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2005 and recorded January 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140631, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($170,772.42) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats of Page 60, being part of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, limitations and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533839 File No. 514.0095 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six and 83/100 Dollars ($152,536.83) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534095 File No. 225.3012 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jason L. Kious and Carrie A. Kious , Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 6, 2005, and recorded on January 20, 2005, as Instrument Number 1140397, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT 2005-07CB by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($144,178.99) including interest at the rate of 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 542.67 feet along the West line of said East 1/2, Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 286.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 332.02 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West 253.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 57 seconds West 385.57 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds West 39.57 feet along the Centerline of Irving Road; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 692.52 feet along the West line of said East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described in the ''easement description.'' Easement Description: and Easement for Ingress, Egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of section 25, town 4 North, range 10 West; Thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 1325.13 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West 1235.19 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence South 56 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East 39.57 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the place of beginning of the centerline of said 66 foot wide Easement; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 385.57 feet along the East line of the West 33 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 to the reference point ''B''; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 253.01 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as beginning at the above described reference point ''B''; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East 611.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds East 17.00 feet to reference point ''C'' and the place of ending of said easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described reference point ''C''. 3347 Eagleview Ct The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 2, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77533501 Our File No. 172.01688 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J. Kowske, a married man and Reagan Kowske to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument # 1156249 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Thirty Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($483,030.71) including interest 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 21, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East 673.86 feet along the South line of Section 1; thence Northeasterly along an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Crooked Lake the following courses; North 11 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, 76.89 feet; thence North 41 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 97.80 feet; thence North 55 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East, 146.13 feet; thence North 26 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East 176.03 feet; thence North 62 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds East 73.27 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds East, 215.35 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East, 171.48 feet; thence North 41 degrees 44 minutes 01 seconds East, 219.01 feet; thence North 52 degrees 29 minutes West, 278.79 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said traverse line North 83 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West 233.25 feet; thence South 77 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds West, 227.42 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence South 28 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East, 243.51 feet; thence North 74 degrees 13 minutes 07 second East, 322.68 feet; thence North 09 degrees 38 minutes 07 second East, 150.00 feet to the place of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse lines and the waters of Crooked Lake as limited by the side lines of said parcel extended to the waters edge. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress and egress and public utility purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each of a centerline described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 429.78 feet along the South line of Section 2 to the centerline of Parker Road; thence North 02 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds East 33.04 feet to the true point of beginning of said described centerline; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East, 963.62 feet; thence North 41 degrees 27 minutes 28 seconds East, 426.76 feet; thence North 65 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East 96.13 feet; thence North 25 degrees 49 minutes 432 seconds East 99.85 feet; thence North 09 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 238.56 feet to reference point "A" and the end of said centerline said Easement extended for Culde-Sac purposes 60 feet in all directions from said reference point "A" Commonly known as 7805 Cougar Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 16, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534061 Our File No: 09-08776 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-3-2009 David & Vicki Berry Location: 11268 Loon Echo Dr., in Section 12 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to construct a detached garage eleven (11) feet from the front lot line, which is closer than the required twenty (20) feet setback and will result in 2,759 sq. ft. of lot coverage, which is greater than the 30% lot coverage allowance of 1,462 sq. ft. in the RL zoning district. Meeting Date: May 12, 2009. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77534080 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole M Kane, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170576, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007-WFHE1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($112,848.87), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27, Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533848 File #178171F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bradley D. Ochsankehl and Cindra K. Ochsankehl, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 21, 2007, and recorded on March 22, 2007, as Instrument Number 1177759, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of LXS 2007-7N Trust Fund by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 12/100 Dollars ($255,724.12) including interest at the rate of 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Spring, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Parker's Lakewood Plat No. 1 as recorded in liber 3 of plats, on page 82 of Barry County Records. 2250 Parker Dr The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 23, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534029 Our File No. 172.01722 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-1-2009 Dr. Joseph Roth, Bernard & Eleanor Tobias. Location: S M-43 Hwy., in Section 7 of Barry Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a clinic in the RR zoning district. Meeting Date: May 26, 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77534093 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia L. Pranshka, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002 in instrument 1092354, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Three And 83/100 Dollars ($94,603.83), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West for a place of beginning; thence South 214.48 feet; thence East 20 rods; thence North 214.48 feet; thcne West 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534003 File #258505F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Hetherington and Michelle M. Hetherington, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on August 1, 2008 in instrument 20080801-0007806, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Three And 69/100 Dollars ($208,403.69), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except all that part of the North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, range 9 West, which lies Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #258451F01 77533863 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL MEETING April 16, 2009 Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. No guests. Supervisor presented Flood Insurance Rate Map for board members to review. Approximately 1 square mile south of Wildwood over to England Point and Trails End included in flood zone. Motion Goy; support Perino to adopt “Michigan Community Resolution of Intent for Participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.” Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Goy; support Perino to adopt “Ordinance Addressing Floodplain Management Provisions of the State Construction Code”. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Goy; support Perino to adopt “Community Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement to Manage Floodplain Development for the National Flood Insurance Program for Orangeville Township and Barry County, Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Goy; support Rook to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 6:50 p.m. Unapproved Minutes Jennifer Goy 77534111 Township Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Wilson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2007, and recorded on October 8, 2007 in instrument 20071008-0002820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Seven And 68/100 Dollars ($109,627.68), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 7 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534071 File #259114F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert Grimm and Kelly Grimm, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116438, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen And 51/100 Dollars ($70,513.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 39 of Supervisor's plat of the first addition to Eddy's Beach, thence North 87 degrees 45 minutes East 152 feet to Edge of County Road, South along Road 55 feet; thence South 88 degrees West 151.09 feet to the East line of plat; thence North 2 degrees 45 minutes East along plat 50 feet to beginning, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533994 File #144524F02 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting April 14, 2009 All Board members present; E. Holtzwarth, D. DeHaan. Received 2008 Audit presented by Dehaan. Public Hearing #2 on Leach Lake Special Assessment Districts for Public Sewer Engineering conducted from 7:30 to 7:50. Resolution #3 adopted. Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Adopted library millage language. Election Commission approved Neil, Hilson, Day, White, Stockham, and Cruttenden to work May 5 election. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77534115 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perky Knoll, joined by Deborah S. Knoll, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 8, 2006, and recorded on February 15, 2006 in instrument 1160199, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($305,889.77), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 122, Lynden Johncock Plat No. 1 Gun Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 93. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #255703F01 77533486 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joe Ladere, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2008, and recorded on January 31, 2008 in instrument 200801310000951, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen And 34/100 Dollars ($61,313.34), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet from the Southeast corner of West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13; Thence West along said South Section line 216 feet; Thence North 355 feet, Thence East 216 feet, Thence South 355 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533869 File #258237F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25273-DE Estate of Maria Anna Endsley. Date of birth: 10/01/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Maria Anna Endsley, who lived at 5595 Wilkins Road, Hastings, Michigan died 01/09/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donovan Endsley, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/16/2009 Timothy L. Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9400 Donovan Endsley 5593 Wilkins Road Hastings, MI 49058 77534025 (269) 832-7465 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man and Julie Rybicki, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 40/100 Dollars ($66,888.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 48, 49, 106 and 107 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533779 File #254215F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E. Graff and Carole P. Graff, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington Mortgage Company, An Ohio Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2000, and recorded on March 27, 2000 in instrument 1042485, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One And 88/100 Dollars ($47,491.88), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel No. 1, Lot 7, Except 110 Feet on the North side of Lot 8, Except 90 Feet on the North side, according to the Recorded Plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 58 Parcel No. 2, Lot 7, Except the North 70.8 Feet, Also except that portion South of the North 110 Feet of said Lot 7 according to the Recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of Plats on page 58 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533853 File #258309F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 15 FIRE, continued from page 7 tributed to the rapid spread of the fire. “Nowadays there are fire stops between stories, but these old houses don’t have them and once the fire gets into the walls, there‘s nothing to stop it from going right up to the top,” he said. Jeri said she is upset about a lot of the speculation that she has heard around town about the explosions that she and Arwin said they heard and what may have caused the fire. “There has been speculation about the explosions, but that was the sound of the fire blowing the windows out. Some people have speculated that it was something else, but that was all it was,” she said. “This was an accident that could have happened to anyone. I don’t know how many times I have left the stove on, and Melissa was right next door on the porch. What we need to do is focus on the boys and what we can do to help both families.” The Depues said they visited Jaedyn and Devin in the hospital on Saturday. “It made me feel better to see them. Even though they were still in a medical coma, it was nice to see that their faces and hair were in good shape and the scaring wouldn’t be too bad,” said Jeri. “It looked so awful when they were brought out of the house and were laying on the blanket.” Devin Moore’s great-grandmother, Pat Wilson, of Hastings, said that the boys are improving. “Devin is still in critical condition but he is showing improvement everyday,” she said. “We know he’ll pull through, but now it’s just a matter of how long it will take.” Amy said she has visited the boys in the hospital as well. “They have taken Jaedyn’s breathing tube out and Devin’s doing better too. They are both getting better every day,” she said. Beretta, who attends Hastings High School was able to return to class on Friday. Tuesday Anthony returned to Central Elementary where he is in Denise Schultz’s third grade class and where Devin was in Steve Laubaugh’s fifth grade class and Jaedyn in Jean Swander’s first grade class. Central Elementary Principal Chris Cooley said that the school counselor, Nancy Bradley, spoke to the first, third and fifth grade classes and distributed a prepared a statement for all teachers to read to their students and another for all the students in the school to take home to their families explaining the tragedy. “They are all great kids. I’ve been on the playground at lunchtime playing soccer with the kids, and it’s my experience that they are very outgoing and fun-loving” the principal said of Devin, Anthony and Jaedyn. Cooley said Jaedyn and Devin’s classmates have made them cards and written letters and the staff at Central have compiled a list of clothing sizes for all the children. The list is circulating around the schools so those who wish can donate clothing for the family, which lost everything in the fire. While both the Hall/Neymeiyer and Cunningham/Fisher families are receiving assistance from Barry County United Way and the Red Cross, neither had renters’ insurance, and they both have lost everything and are in need of further assistance. Several local businesses in Hastings and Delton have set out canisters to collect money for the families. Canisters for the Hall/Neymeiyer family are at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hastings and C&H Service and several other shops in Delton, and a canister for the Cuuningham/Fisher family has been set up at Richie’s Koffee Shop in Hastings. Accounts have been set up for the Cunningham/Fisher family at two local banks for those who wish to make a monetary contribution. There is an account set up in Melissa Cunningham’s name at Fifth Third Bank and another at Hastings City Bank where donors can make a donation to the Melissa Cunningham/Thad Fisher fund. Also a benefit dinner and 50/50 raffle will be held from 68 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Rebel Racing, 1272 W. Green Street in Hastings. An account is being set up for the Hall/Neymeiyer family through the Barry Community Foundation. Those wishing to help the Hall/Nehmeiyer family should call 945-0526 for more information. “I feel bad for both families,” said Arwin. “The people on both sides of the duplex lost everything. There were two families devastated by the fire. Amy is pregnant and Brooklynn is four years old, and she keeps telling her mom that she wants to go home and sleep in her own bed and play with her toys, but they aren’t there anymore.” “We’re planning to go and see the boys tomorrow and we’re going to the benefit on Friday. We don’t have a lot of money, but we’re trying to round up a lot of household stuff for both families. They need everything-- clothes, dressers, bedding, toys. Brooklynn has been especially upset about losing her paints.” Amy, who is the second assistant manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hastings, said she was planning to return to work Wednesday. “The only things we may be able to save are our television, microwave and a few dishes; everything else is gone. I haven’t been able to work since the fire because we’ve been staying with my mother, and I’ve been trying to find a place for us to live,” she said. “I want to rent a full house this time – I know Melissa didn’t mean for it to happen; she and I are good friends, and we’ve been neighbors for two years but I just don’t want to be in a situation like this again. “Melissa and Thad are looking for another place to live too,” she added. “Thad is looking for a place so when they are able to bring the boys home they have a place to go. Right now Melissa’s youngest boy is staying with his dad and Thad’s kids are staying with his mom.” Arwin said he has been impressed by how much everyone has helped so far. “It’s amazing, but that’s what I like about Hastings,” he said. “Moving to Hastings was a real compromise,” said Jeri. “I grew up in Kalamazoo so I’m a city girl, and Arwin is a country boy who grew up in the woods. But, now that we’ve moved here, we love everything about Hastings. “What struck us the most was how different the city is here,” she said. “I knew my neighbors’names after the first week we moved in. And, in the city, everyone is concerned with their own life, but here everyone holds everyone else up. And what happened with this fire proves it.” The Depues’downplay their role in the events of last Thursday. “I hope that people would do the same thing for us if our house was on fire,” said Arwin. Delton Kellogg baseball 2-0 in KVA The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team opened up the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a pair of victories over Parchment on Friday afternoon. The Delton boys rode the strong pitching performances of Brad Meyers and Chris Horrocks to the sweep. “We definitely appreciated the enthusiastic home crowd that came to support their team,” said Delton head coach Bill Humphrey. “We were fortunate to take two games from Parchment, a team with an abundant amount of youth and talent.” In game one, broke open a 1-1 game with three runs in the bottom of the fourth then held on for the 4-1 win. A two-run, two-out double by Meyers was the key moment of the rally. Meyers also pitched a complete game, four-hitter for the win which was his second of the season. Delton also got an RBI single from Anthony Shoup, and singles from Jeff Bissett, Quinn Seaver, Sam Hoff, and Darrin Pursley in game one. In game two the Panthers scored four runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, two in the sixth, then eight in the seventh for a 15-3 win. Horrocks pitched the complete game in the Saxon Sports Shorts JV Baseball The Saxon junior varsity baseball team took first place at Saturday’s Lakewood Invitational. The Saxons took game one from Ionia 1511, as Mitch Brisboe picked up the victory on the mound. Leading hitters for the Saxons were Sean McKeough and Tyler DeWitt, who each had grand slam home runs and five RBIs. Brisboe and Kevin Maurer had two singles each, and Alex Auer added a double. Shane Madden, Eric Kendall, and Micah Huver had singles and Grant Heide contributed two RBIs. In the championship, the Saxons topped Lakewood 11-1. The Saxons piled on three runs in the first, two in the second, and four more in the fourth. Hastings ended the game early with two more runs in the fifth. Huver drove in the final two runs with a double down the right field line. Tyler DeWitt pitched the complete game two, striking out two and allowing only one hit. The Saxons are now 8-1 on the year. JV Boys’ Golf Hastings’ junior varsity boys’ golf team opened its season last Wednesday at Orchard Hills with a 187-199 win over Wayland. Nick Peterson led the way for Hastings with a 45. Steven Krammin shot a 46, and Taylor Klotz and Dylan Thurman both added 48s. Bowling Scores Sunday Night Mixed ~Final Standings~ Striking Distance 75 1/2; Sandbaggers 75; Mary’s Hair & Nails 74 1/2; Skabbs 74; Straight Liners 73; Late Arrivals 72; Pin Chasers 71; Wright Zone 67; Late Comers 63; Bounty Hunters 62; Funky Bowlers 61; Sunday Snoozers 60 1/2; R&N 49 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 205-605; K. Becker 213-568; M. Daniels 203-547; D. Gray 183-528; T. Franklin 200-514; J. Rice 179-503; F. Ames 159-430; A. Mooney 169-428; A. Norton 166-428; T. Hilley 128-371; M. Heath 191; M. Simpson 179; G. Brooks 120. Men’s Good Games and Series - DJ James 259-689; B. Hummell 224-606; C. Merica 217-603; B. Shafer 246-597; J. Haner 205-536; N. Rich 169-423; M. Kidder 247; E. Bartlett 194; J. Lesick 194; R. Snyder 190; T. Demott 164; C. Holliday 142. Thursday Angels Hastings City Bank 78-42; Hastings Bowl 73-47; Miller Farm Repair 71.5-48.5; Northside Pizza 69-51; Moore Apts. 68-52; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 67.5-52.5; Allure 65-55; Varney’s 61.5-58.5; Newton Const. 61.558.5; Maude’s Team 50.5-69.5; Viking 45.574.5. High Games and Series - W. Barker 153; M. Martin 142; K. Covey 161; M. Moore POLICE BEAT Broken cell phone leads to dual stabbing Hastings Police officers were dispatched Monday, April 20, at about 9:27 p.m. to a home in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street for a reported “fight in progress.” As officers arrived at the scene, they were further advised by dispatch that a woman was being assaulted inside the residence. Officers entered the residence and discovered that a male individual had received a stab wound to his arm and then found that a woman also had received a stab wound to her chest. Further statements obtained from the victims and from others present indicated that there had been an argument over a broken cell phone, and that the two combatants had stabbed each other during the fight. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in this incident. Both victims, a 35-year-old Bay City man, and 36year-old Hastings woman, were transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries, and their conditions are unknown. The incident remains under investigation. Police have suspect in theft Hastings Police have identified a suspect believed to be responsible for the theft of several items taken from a residence in the 400 block of East South St. The incident was reported to police on April 13, and the 23-year-old victim believes that the property, described as prescription pain medications, aproximately $70 in coins and a Nextel I730 phone were taken sometime around April 10. Officers were able to identify the 23-yearold suspect, who is from Hastings, with the help of the victim. The incident remains under investigation. 167; N. Taylor 134; L. Apsey 172; L. Kendall 192; C. Curtis 126; S. Tobias 145; D. Baker 154; C. Cooper 191-561; J. Madden 196-527; L. Barlow 162; D. Staines 173; R. White 178; C. Shellenbarger 161; M. Miller 142; M. Gdula 244; B. Franks 181; D. McCollum 196-534; T. Cross 234-573; T. Phenix 236534; N. Shafer 180. Wednesday Night Classic Bosley’s 74-50; Crank It Up 73-51; McDonald’s 70.5-53.5; Game On! 69-55; Geukes Meat Market 69-55; Hastings Manu. 69-55; Hastings Bowl 68-56; Westside Beer 66-58; Adrounie House 65-59; Damn Kids 65-59; Team 8 63-61; Grease Monkeys 6262; Rather B Fishing 61-63; Bowman’s 5070; AnD signs 45.5-78.5. High Series and Games - J. Wanland 709267; D. Snyder 662-266; T. Neymeiyer Sr. 647-232; D. Carpenter 633-222; J. Haight 630-257; J. Butler 629-236; K. McDonald 627-238; J. Mroz 622-227; P. Pickin 614-223. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 92-36; All Star ChildCare 74-54; Yankee Zpyher 74-54; King Pins 68-60; Hastings City Bank 67 1/2-60/12; Hurless Machine Shop 66 1/2-61 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 61-67. Men’s High Games - J. Wanland 257; S. Anger 244; R. O’Keefe 223; K. Beebe 221; D. Cherry 213; L. Porter 213; P. Ware 192; D. Risher 191; D. Blakely 190. Men’s High Series - J. Wanland 603; S. Anger 652; R. O’Keefe 592; K. Beebe 578; D. Cherry 584; L. Porter 545; P. Ware 506; D. Risher 501; D. Blakely 527. Women’s High Games - S. Beebe 207; K. Markley 183; J. Clements 182; M. Westbrook 172; B. Smith 168; L. Whiteman 164; B. Wilkins 162; A. Hall 160. Women’s High Series - S. Beebe 532; K. Markley 456; J. Clements 508; M. Westbrook 465; B. Smith 442; L. Whiteman 402; B. Wilkins 481; A. Hall 463. night-cap, getting his second win while allowing seven hits. The Panthers had a season-high 19 hits, getting three singles each from Bissett, Taylor Kingsley, and Seaver. Hoff had a single and a double. Brennan Smith had two singles, and CJ Anderson, Jeremy Reigler, and Pursley added doubles. Anderson and Reigler had three RBIs each, and Seaver and Smith had two apiece. Gull Lake scored a pair of wins over the Panthers last Wednesday, topping them 10-0 and 7-2. Kyle Krob threw a two-hit shut out in the first game for the Blue Devils, adding two hits and two RBIs himself. Bissett had both hits for Delton in the game one loss. Gull Lake put together a five-run third inning in game two, and went on to the win. Greg Bergland gained the victory for Gull Lake, while Thad Calkins took the loss in his two innings of relief work. Shoup had a two-run single for the Panthers, and Reigler and Pursley added singles as well. Eric Butcher led the Blue Devil offense, with two hits and two RBIs. Delton’s game which was scheduled with Galesburg-Augusta for Tuesday has been moved to May 18. Delton visits Kalamazoo Christian for a league double header Friday, then will host Battle Creek Central for a game on Monday. Next Tuesday, it’s back to league action when the Panthers visit Pennfield for a double header. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale Card of Thanks Garage Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 FROM THE FAMILY of Hank (Henry) Gibson who left this world on April 5, 2009 to be with our Creator: Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, is so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend would say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Perhaps you donated to a memorial, if so we appreciate. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part. GARAGE SALE AT Wintergreen Cottage: 1725 N. Jefferson St. Friday April 24th, 8am. Antiques, garden items, clothes, furniture. VERY LARGE ESTATE SALE: tables full of Indian articles, statues pictures drums, witch doctor articles, dream catchers, large cowboy statues, wolves eagles, table full of fish, birds, butterflies, dragonflies & seagulls, deer horns, deer horn carved necklaces, moose horns, 4 bows & arrows. Table full of diecast cars, motorcycles, old toys. Antique riding horse all aluminum, 5ft tall bird bath- all electric, Elvis Presley clock, picture & license plate. Hats, 1 leather hat, office supplies, street light, fish net, Showtime rotisserie, 4 boat shelves, 2 train transformers, 3 cat & dog electric watering dishes, roller blades, antique Farm Bureau clock, many new knives still in box, 2 harnesses (1 for bridge work, 1 for telephone pole work), old Calvary razor strap, 2 old sleds. Harley Davidson Fatboy exhaust, roll bars. Picture frame with old Harley bike & old motor set in it. Pirate statues, ships, light houses, authentic porthole from a ship & diving helmet. 200 porcelain houses, churches and carousels that light-up, street lights, trees telephone poles, all kinds of landscaping items for the porcelain houses. 5 airplanes, 2 remote controlled. 1 humidor, 1 set of harpoons, 5th wheel camper, antique Dorsett Catalina boat, all restored with trailer. Hundreds of articles not mentioned. April 23rd, 24th, & 25th, 9am-5pm, 6203 Osprey Drive, Delton. No Early Sales. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Randy L. Coenen April 23rd, 2002 It’s been 7 years since you passed away, but you live on in your children (Josh and Katie) not only in looks but actions and personality. You would be proud. Love and miss you, Mom and all your family. Real Estate OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 10AM-4PM 519 Gregg St. Nashville. Reduced to $49,900. Move-in ready. 3 beds 1 bath, main floor laundry. (517)852-9153 or visit www.owners.com/wtm3513 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: EXPERIENCED line cook & kitchen help. Apply at County Seat 128 S. Jefferson St. downtown Hastings. LEGAL ASSISTANT: Local law firm seeking legal assistant for a fast paced environment. Experience and knowledge is preferred. Please send resume to Ad # 114 c/o The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. PEST CONTROL SERVICE TECHNICIAN- Griffin Pest Solutions has immediate openings for a pest control technician in the Hastings area. Are you interested in: -Stable employment -Established customer base -Limited supervision -One-on-one customer interaction? You may be the ideal candidate. We offer an excellent benefit package, paid training, and a competitive salary with bonus potential, along with a friendly work environment. A Bachelors degree in Natural Science is helpful, but not required. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 MULTI FAMILY SALE: Sheds, pool, hot tub, alot of outside furniture, work benches, miscellaneous tools, yard ornaments, 1980 Vet, motorhome, upright freezer, saws, holiday items, lots of miscellaneous stuff. 1867 River Rd., Hastings, April 18th-26th, 9am-9pm. National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. For Rent FOR RENT HASTINGS: 2 bedroom apartment, 321 S. Broadway. $525 per month includes heat or $300 every two weeks. Section 8 welcome. Call Kay at Bright Sky Realtors, (269)795-3305 or (269)838-3305. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, stove, refrigerator, fenced yard, $560/month plus deposit utilities, lease. (269)792-6794 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch house with 2 car garage. 8 miles south of Hastings, 20 miles from Battle Creek. Hastings Schools, $850/month, (231)239-0203 HASTINGS FOR RENT: Spacious 1 bedroom apartment, $575/month, includes utilities or $288 every 2 weeks. Section 8 welcome. Call Kay at Bright Sky Realtors. (269)838-3305 or (269)795-3305 HASTINGS: STUDIO APARTMENT, 510 S. Jefferson. $450 per month or $225 every two weeks, includes utilities. Section 8 welcome. Call Kay at Bright Sky Realtors, (269)795-3305 or (269)838-3305. �Page 16 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Overtime win over Delton keeps Lakewood perfect It took some heart, but the Viking varsity girls’ soccer team remained undefeated on the season with a pair of wins last week. Lakewood improved to 4-0 by topping Delton Kellogg in overtime Wednesday evening. Battling a stiff wind and a strong Delton goal keeper, the Vikings notched the game winner with 12:40 remaining in the overtime session as Whitney Holaski assisted Ashley Durham. Holaski raced up the sideline and sent a diagonal cross to the far side of the Delton net. Durham outraced Delton keeper Anna Goldsworthy to the ball. “The ball went in so fast that it was picture perfect,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. The Vikings had the wind in their faces in the overtime session, and for the entire first half. Lakewood managed to hold the Panther attack off for more than 30 minutes to stat the game, before Emilee Everett fired a ball from just outside the 18 the flew over the reach of Viking goalie Shannon Bridget. Lauren Knollenberg notched an assist on the play. “At the half we talked as a team, and I told them we had a whole half and lots of time and I knew we could score on them even though they have one of the best goalies we have seen so far this season,” said Gonzales. The Vikings used up almost all of that time in the second half before finding the back of the net. With ten minutes left in the game, the Vikings switched to a three-forward attack to put more pressure on the Delton defense and it worked. A Viking player was taken down in the box with 2:50 left to play, and Janie O’Donnell blasted the ensuing penalty kick into the upper left side of the goal to knot the score at 1-1. “The whole team gave their all the whole game,” said Gonzales. “Being down 1-0 the whole game shows me it’s not over till it’s over with this team. The defense was super only allowing Delton one shot on goal.” Goldsworthy made 16 saves in the contest for Delton. It has been a busy few days for the Panthers. They fell 7-0 to Loy Norrix on Thursday, then Saturday at the Marshall Invitational fell 8-0 to the host Redskins and then 1-0 to Parma Western. Delton opened the KVA season against Parchment Monday and fell 2-1. Katelyn Grizzle had the lone Delton goal. Goldsworthy made 17 saves in the loss. The Panthers are now 0-7 on the season. Lakewood only allowed five shots on goal Tuesday (April 14) as it scored a 3-1 win at home over the visiting Ionia Bulldogs. Scoring started early for the Vikings in this one, as Durham scored on a break away less than four minutes in. Ionia tied the game on a direct kick just outside the Viking 18 with ten and a half minutes to go before the half, but the Vikings jumped back in front when Gabby Viguni assisted Danielle Palmer with 7:28 remaining on the clock. The second half was back and forth on the cold, wet night. Lakewood found the back of the net one last time when Durham assisted Whitney Holaski with 11:20 left to play. “I thought for the conditions, we played very good,” Gonzales said. “Each game we have played we have improved defensively and offensively.” Olivet track tops Delton teams Delton Kellogg’s Lauren Knollenberg (center) steps in to take the ball away from Lakewood’s Ashley Durham and Gabriela Viguini during Wednesday’s non-conference contest at LHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg freshman Andrea Polley leaps over on of the hurdles in the shuttle hurdle relay at the Olivet Lions Relays Friday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Detroit needs to build its D with a Demon Deacon There are three moments from the 2008 Detroit Lions’ season that could find a place in NFL Films lore. The problem is, the “Immaculate Reception”, “The Catch”, and the New York Giants’ David Tyree plucking the ball out of the air with his hand and his helmet all went down as moments of glory for the teams that pulled them off. One of the Lions moments could be a moment of glory, for the other team. Atlanta’s Matt Ryan tossed a touchdown on his first NFL passing attempt against the Lions in the season opener. Ryan had one of the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in recent memory, helping guide the Atlanta Falcons to the play-offs. Moment one. If he goes on to be an all-time great, that moment could live forever. Moment two would be Lion quarterback Dan Orlovsky running out of the back of the end zone all on his own in the Metrodome in Minnesota, as Viking defensive end Jared Allen and the home fans laughed, cheered, and pointed. There will never be another NFL blooper reel that doesn’t include that play, and there shouldn’t be one. Adding moments like one and two together brought us moment number three, the final play of the season on Lambeau Field where the Detroit Lions officially became the first team in the history of the NFL to finish a season with 0 wins and 16 losses. The Lions’ reward for that humiliating season is the number one draft pick in this Saturday’s NFL Draft. Detroit gets to pick a young college player, pay him too much money, and hope that he turns into a halfway decent professional at the very least unlike Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers, Mike Williams, Andre Ware, Chuck Long, and the rest of the Lion draft duds from the previous 20, 30, or 50 years. The ultimate goal of all this drafting that will happen on Sunday is to win a Super Bowl. Right now, the Lions can settle for avoiding memorable moment number three from the 2008 season. With that number one pick, the Lions can try to avoid moment number one or moment number two. They can try and find themselves a quarterback for the future who is smart enough to not run out of the back of the end zone and award two points and the football to the other team. All the experts say that quarterback is Georgia’s Matthew Stafford. He’s got a rocket arm. He went to the same high school as former Lion star quarterback Bobby Lane. He guided his Georgia team to three bowl games. Problem is, he didn’t play all that well in the bowl games. He couldn’t even light up Michigan State on New Year’s Day this year. He had one of the best running backs in the country taking attention away from him. He also would be coming to a team that can’t block well enough to protect him, and one that can’t stop the opponent from scoring points in bunches. That’s why the Lions need to try and avoid awful moment number one, the rookie quarterback beating them like they were training the Lions for the circus. The Lions’ number one pick has to be Aaron Curry, the linebacker out of Wake Forest. His interviews are amazing. He’s being compared to Baltimore’s Ray Lewis, who plays with heart on the field, but also being acknowledged as someone who has a heart off the field as well. He was the Dick Butkis Award winner as the nation’s best linebacker. The only thing anyone can say bad about him is that he didn’t rush the passer that well. Well, get a defensive end to do that. He had 15 tackles for a loss last season, and 2.5 sacks. They say he didn’t make big plays as a senior, only finishing with one interception. He had four interceptions as a junior, and returned three of them for touchdowns. Those are big plays. Don’t you think that college quarterbacks would think about throwing in a different direction knowing that guy covers well, can catch an off target pass, and can return it for a TD? I’d be looking for someone else covered by random Demon Deacon on the other side of the field, that’s for sure. Assuming it’s not all worthless, and they’re going to draft Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, the pick has to be defense and it has to be the Demon Deacon’s Aaron Curry. Olivet topped both the Delton Kellogg boys and girls to start the Kalamazoo Valley Association track and field season last Wednesday, a day later than planned. Weather pushed that dual back a day, and the Panthers have since had their dual with Maple Valley and Galesburg-Augusta which was planned for April 21 pushed back. The Delton Kellogg girls won the sprints, but not much else against the visiting Eagles as Olivet scored a 77-59 win. Hannah Williams took the 100-meter dash in 13.28 seconds and Katie Searles won the 200 in 27.37. That pair also took the two hurdle races for Delton. Searles won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.28. Williams won the 300-meter low hurdles in 50.31, with teammate Andrea Polley placing second in 51.75. The Panthers did win three of the four relay races. The team of Kelsey Sofia, Renee McConahay, Mandy Dye, and Jolene Drum won the 3200-meter relay in 11 minutes 5.65 seconds. Williams, Polley, Adrianna Culbert, and McKenzie Lester won the 800-meter relay in 1:54.03. Delton closed out the day by winning the 1600-meter relay in 4:28.96 with the team of Drum, Polley, Searles, and Williams. In the field, Delton’s Sarah Strohbusch won the discus with a throw of 91-11. Katie Barkley won three individual events for the Eagles, taking the 1600-meter run in 5:47.06, the high jump at 4-10, and the 800meter run in 2:35.21. Delton’s boys fell 79-58 to the Eagles. Tyler Bourdo was a winner in all four of his events for Delton, winning the long jump at 17-11.75, and the 800-meter run in 2:14.40. He teamed with Austin Ketola, Connor Wolschleger, and Jordan Bourdo to win the 1600-meter relay in 3:46.18 and with Ryan Watson, Jordan Bourdo, and Ketola to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:51.28. Watson also won the 1600-meter run in 5:08.65. Matt Ingle won both hurdle races for Delton Kellogg’s Connor Wolschleger takes off with the baton in his leg of the Freshman 400-meter relay at the Olivet Relays Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Panthers, taking the 100-meter high hurdles in 16.02 and the 300-meter hurdles in 43.15. Delton Kellogg’s boys then finished fifth at Friday evening’s Joe Pedelty Olivet Lions Relays. Olivet took the title on the day there with 99 points. Potterville finished with 90 points in second place, followed by Coldwater 74, Fowler 73, Delton Kellogg 66, and Pennfield 56. Delton Kellogg had a pair of victories on the day. Wolschleger, Adam May, Phoenix Pease, and Trent Cardosa took the freshman 400-meter relay in 47.60. The team of Wolschleger, Ketola, Tyler Dempsey, and Jeff Jackson won the freshman distance medley in 9:28.00. Trojan girls beat Sailors, then win relays Thornapple Kellogg’s girls dominated their dual with South Christian Thursday afternoon to improve to 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojan seniors did their thing with Emma Ordway winning the 200-meter dash (26.83 seconds), the 400 (1:00.5), and the 100 (12.82); Danielle Rosenberg winning the shot put at 30 feet 7.5 inches; and Kathrin Koch wining the long jump at 14-11.75, but the Trojans youngsters contributed too in the 102-35 victory. Erin Ellinger set a new Trojan freshman record in the discus, placing second at 79-11. Her junior teammate Jo Hillman won that event at 92-8. Cassie Holwerda set a new TK freshman record in the 300-meter hurdles, finishing in 49.5 which earned her second place. Trojan sophomore Allyson Winchester set a sophomore record at TK, winning the 3200meter run in 11:34.2. Winchester also took the 1600-meter run in 5:17.03. The Trojans swept the 100, the 200, the shot put, and the discus, and won all four relay races. The TK team of Jordan Bronkema, Kelsey Webster, Kimi Johnson and Winchester won the 3200-meter relay in 10:43.23. Hana Hunt, Rosenberg, Rachel Young, and Stephanie Betcher won the 800meter relay in 1:51.96. The TK team of Koch, Hunt, Lara Dahlke, and Young won the 400meter relay in 52.80. In the 1600-meter relay, the TK team of Hunt, Betcher, Holwerda, and Ordway won in 4:17.76. Webster also won the pole vault at 9-6. Kelly Heidmann and Kaitlin Diemer combined to score all of the Sailors’ first place finishes. Heidmann won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.74, the 300-meter hurdles in 49.35, and the high jump at 5-2. Diemer took the 800 in 2:32.76. Thornapple Kellogg senior Josh Haney improved to 4-0 in the hurdles in the O-K Gold as he won the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in Thursday’s dual with South Christian. Haney took the 110-meter race in 16.78 seconds, Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its first place finish at Saturday’s Soderman Relays in Caledonia. then won the 300-meter event in 42.98. The Sailor boys though scored a 90.5-46.5 win over the Trojans in Middleville. The Trojans won six events in all on the afternoon, including two of the four relays. The TK 800-meter relay team won in 1 minute 37.54 seconds. The Trojan 1600-meter relay team took first in 3:52.54. The Trojans also got a win from Joel Smith in the 800-meter run. He finished in 2:04.14. In the field events, TK got a win from Mahon in the discus with a throw of 99 feet 11 inches. He also placed second in the shot put at 33-2.5. South Christian sprinter Jay Filson joined Haney as the only individuals to win two events in the meet, taking the 100-meter dash in 11.49 and the 200 in 23.9. The Trojan boys are now 0-2 in the league. The Trojan girls scored an invitational title in Caledonia Saturday, winning the Soderman relays by 16 points over second-place Okemos. They won seven of the 13 events at the eight-team meet. Bronkema, Webster, Johnson, and Winchester won the 6400-meter relay in 23:30.00. The distance medley relay team of Betcher, Danielle Fredenburg, Bronkema, and Winchester won in 13:32.34. It wasn’t only the distance runners carrying the load for the Trojans. The sprint medley relay team of Hunt, Koch, Young, and Ordway won in 3:02.56. In the 1600-meter relay, the team of Hunt, Betcher, Holwerda, and Ordway won in 4:14.12. TK’s shuttle hurdle relay team of Rosenberg, Betcher, Katie Lark, and Holwerda won with a meet record time of 1:10.30. TK athletes tied with the Kenowa Hills girls for a new meet record in the pole vault at 19-6, but the team of London and Webster was second to the Knights. In other field events, the team of Hunt and Nicole Todd was second in the high jump at 9-8 with a meet record and the team of Dahlke and Koch set a meet record in the high jump at 9-8. Meet records were set in all five field events on the day. TK finished the day with 97 points. Okemos was second with 81, followed by Kenowa Hills 44, Byron Center 29, Caledonia 25, Wayland 25, Forest Hills Northern 22, and Holland Christian 11. Kenowa Hills won the boys’ title on the day, with 88 points. Okemos was second with 78, followed by Wayland 46, Caledonia 37, Byron Center 33, Forest Hills Northern 20, Holland Christian 19, and Thornapple Kellogg 14. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 17 Saxons sprint to championship at Hastings Relays by Brett Bremer Sports Editor They’ve always been called the Hastings Relays, but the Saxon boys really took ownership of them on Saturday. The Saxon varsity boys’ track and field team won their annual invitational for the first time under head coach Paul Fulmer, who’s been leading the program since 1985, besting Grand Ledge by a single point 84-83. The boys got a little help from the girls too, as the Hastings’ Co-Ed Saxon Relay team of Ryan Burgdorf, Josh Coenen, Jessica Czinder, and Jessica Lee raced to victory in the day’s final event, with a time of 48.19 seconds. “We have a real strong sprint crew,” said Fulmer. “This is more sprint oriented, these relays. All the sprints we won, four or five, they add up.” The Saxon team of Pat Loew, Spencer Rhodes, Dustin Bateson, and Burgdorf won the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 32.41 seconds, besting the second-place team from Grand Ledge by just over a second. Chase Delcotto, Coenen, Phillip VanZyl, and Burgdorf won the 400-meter relay in 44.36. The team of Delcotto, Coenen, Loew, and Burgdorf won the 800-meter medley relay in 1:37.03. “We’ve always had these sprinters,” said Bateson, a senior, after the Saxon boys took their victory lap around the track. “We kind of stuck together,” Burgdorf, another Saxon senior, said. “We just waited ‘til it was our time,” Bateson added. On the track, Grand Ledge won the distance events. The Comets took the 6400meter relay (18:45.88), the distance medley The Saxon varsity boys’ track and field team celebrates its win at the Hastings Relays Saturday with a victory lap. Hastings finished one point ahead of second-place Grand Ledge, 84-83. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Katie Ponsetto (right) gets a hand-off from teammate Jessica Lee in the 800-meter relay Thursday afternoon at Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Sandy Ponsetto) relay (11:14.79), the 3200-meter relay (8:24.17), and the 1600-meter relay (3:33.86). Hastings placed second to the Comets in the 1600-meter relay, as the team of Bateson, Loew, Gordon Conley, and Rhodes finished in 3:34.76. “Freshman and sophomore year, I would score more than half our points (at the relays,” said Burgdorf. “This year, everyone scored. It was a well rounded meet, not just the sprinters.” The Saxon discus team of Jordan Allen and Brandon Bower was first with a total distance of 244 feet 5 inches. The Saxon shot put team of Bower and Justin Jevicks was second at 90-.5, just behind the Grand Ledge team of Ross Gimons and Kory Schrauben which was first at 94-6. Chelsea was third in the team standings, with 52 points, followed by Grand Haven 49, St. Joseph 47, Eaton Rapids 31, Three Rivers 28, Wyoming Park 28, Lansing Waverly 25, Muskegon Catholic Central 7, West Michigan Lutheran 0, and Lowell 0. The girls’ championship on the day went to Grand Haven, with 102 points. Grand Ledge was second on the girls’ side too, with 75 points., Lansing Waverly was third with 64 points, followed by Chelsea 56, Hastings 40, Eaton Rapids 31, Three Rivers 31, Lowell 17, Wyoming Park 16, St. Joseph 2, West Michigan Lutheran 0, and Muskegon Catholic Central 0. The Saxon girls had a pair of runner-up finishes. Natalie VanDenack, Molly Smith, Lauren Anderson, and Heather Cady placed second in the distance medley relay with a time of 13:57.80. The high jump duo of Cady and Brittany Morgan totaled 9-5. The Saxon boys came into the meet off a big 100-37 win at Forest Hills Eastern Thursday to start the O-K Gold Conference season. Hastings swept three events on the night, led by the hurdle crew. Rhodes won the 110meter high hurdles in 16.4, and the 300 hur- dles in 42.7. The Saxons also swept the long jump, with Jon Gieseler taking first at 18-7. Burgdorf won both the sprints, taking the 100 in 10.85 and the 200 in 22.5. Bateson won the 400 in 56.2. The Saxon team of Bateson, Troy Dailey, Dane Schils, and Jason Eckley won the 3200meter relay in 8:57. The Saxons also won the 800-meter relay in 1:35, the 400-meter relay in 44.3, and the 1600-meter relay in 3:44. In the other field events, Dewey Slaughter took the high jump at 6-0; Jacob Comer won the pole vault at 10-6; Allen won the discus at 126-7; and Jevicks was the shot put champ at 49-7. The Forest Hills Eastern girls beat Hastings 95-46. The Saxon girls also did well in the sprints. Lee won the 100 and Czinder the 200. The 400-meter relay team of Cherie Kosbar, Morgan, Gabby Eaton, and Lee won in 54.43. Hastings also got a win form Morgan in the high jump. She cleared the bar at 5-0. Burd sets record as Lion boys dominate on track by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Runners aren’t really supposed to look so good so early in the season, but Jeff Burd and Nick Thurlby and the rest of the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team look like they’re on a mission this spring. Burd set a new Maple Valley school-record in the 400-meter run Thursday night at Lakewood High School, hitting the finish line in 49.8 seconds. His closest competitor was Lakewood’s Sam Desgranges, who finished Delton wins half of first six in KVA nearly three seconds back. Burd also won the 100-meter dash in 11.45 seconds, and helped the Lions to wins in the 800-meter (1 minute 33.52 seconds) and 1600-meter (3:28) relay races. Thurlby was also in those two relays, and won both hurdle events. He took the 300-meter hurdles in 40.60, over four seconds ahead of his nearest competitor from Pennfield. “It amazes me how well they’re running this early in the year,” said Maple Valley varsity boys’ coach Brian Lincoln, “and we practiced hard yesterday.” The Lions were 2-0 in their duals at the Lakewood Tri-Meet, topping the host Vikings 80.5-56.5 and Pennfield 101-36. Lakewood won its dual with Pennfield 100-37. Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett said he was impressed with his team’s time in the 1600-meter relay race, saying “it was pretty impressive. We couldn’t compete with Valley, but...” Maple Valley has three members from its Division 3 state championship 1600-meter relay team back this season. The Lion boys dominated the day on the track. Brad Laverty, Burd, and Thurlby each won two individual events. Laverty took the 1600 in 4:55.12 and the 3200 in 11:03. Rob Morehouse took the 800 for the Lions, finishing in 2:09.1. Maple Valley’s boys swept the relays. The team of Laverty, Josh Perkins, Cody Lienhart, and Morehouse won the 3200-meter relay in 9:23.23. Burd, Morehouse, Zac Eddy, and Thurlby took the 800-meter relay in 1:33.52. In the 400-meter relay, the team of Justin Kennedy, Brandon Vaughan, Eddy, and Jimmy Brown won in 46.05. The only event not won by the Lions on the track was the 200, which Shanks took in 23.74. Lakewood swept the top spots in the field events though, with Wes Cramer taking the discus at 120 feet 3 inches and the shot put at 45-7.5. Richie Noyce won the pole vault at 106, Neo Kuras the high jump at 5-10, and Kyle Shanks the long jump at 19-4.5. Cramer had a new personal record marks in each throwing event. His teammate Trent Ohren was second in each, throwing the discus 115-5.5 and the shot 44-11. Lakewood swept the shot put, with Jared McConkey adding a throw of 43-0. “We have good technique, we’re pretty strong guys, and pretty tall right around 6-2. With that good technique it makes for good throws,” said Cramer. Shanks was another double winner on the night for the Vikings, taking the 200-meter dash in 23.74. The Lion boys were scheduled to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Tuesday at Delton against the host Panthers and Galesburg-Augusta, but that meet was postponed. “I feel pretty confident,” said Lincoln. “I fell pretty excited to see your youngsters stepping up the way they have.” Pennfield’s girls were 2-0 on the day Thursday, topping Lakewood 74-63 and Maple Valley 78-58. Maple Valley downed the Viking girls 78-59. Karlee Mater had a pair of victories for the Lions, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 18.97 seconds and the pole vault at 10-0. Elizabeth Stewart had the only other Maple Valley victory on the day, taking the 400 in 1:03.12. In the field, the Viking girls also had a good day throwing. Elizabeth Walkington won the shot put at 32-3. The Vikings’ got an 85-8 from freshman Ashley Jemison to place second in each dual, and Andrea Hellmich scored in the shot put with a distance of 28-8.5. Coach Hassett was especially impressed with his throwers because senior Hannah Duits, who placed third in the discus dual against Maple Valley, is the only one who had thrown before this spring and she only did it for three weeks at the end of last season. The Lakewood boys were third and girls seventh at their own invitational Saturday. Harper Creek took the boys’ title with 560 points. Mason was second with 520, followed by Lakewood 501, Lansing Catholic 479, Ionia 453, Belding 441.5, and Marshall 319.5. Shanks won the 200 in 24.35, and Lakewood’s 1600-meter relay team of Sam Desgranges, Cramer, Adam Senters, and Shanks took first in 3:34.90. In the field, Ohren won the shot put at 50-0, and Cramer was second at 45-9. Mason won the girls’ meet with 559.5 points. Lansing Catholic was second with 557.5 points, followed by Harper Creek 518, Marshall 470.5, Ionia 428, Belding 380.5, and Lakewood 343. Delton Kellogg freshmen Mitchell Wandell taps a putt for birdie towards the hole as teammate Tyler Vining looks on during Saturday’s Pennfield Invitational. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team was 3-3 in its first three Kalamazoo Valley Association competitions of the season. “Things are not going as I had hoped,” said Delton head coach Kent Enyart after his team fell to league leaders Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central Monday afternoon. Hackett fired a 162, Kalamazoo Christian a 168, and Delton a 181 at Thornapple Creek. Robbie Wandell led Delton with a 41. Cody Morse shot a 42, and Zac Warren and Mitchell Wandell added a pair of 49’s. Christian got a 41 from Dave Sarkipato, 42’s from Jake Ryske and Josh Ryske, and a 43 from Pat Scheffers. Hackett won the day’s competition thanks to Sheldon Keyte’s 37, 41’s from Jon Christ and Jack Rider, and a 43 from Jacob Dort. Last Thursday, the Panthers were 1-1 in a league tri at Olde Mill Golf Course. Schoolcraft fired a 163, Delton 178, and Constantine 203. Robbie Wandell shot a 42 for the Panthers, Mitchell Wandell 43, Warren 46, and Morse 47. Last Wednesday at Mullenhurst, Delton topped both Parchment and Pennfield. Delton scored a 166 to the 173 by Parchment and 179 from Pennfield. Morse led the way for Delton with a 39. Mitchell Wandell shot a 40. Warren added a 43 and Robbie Wandell 44. Quincy edged out Hastings for first place at Saturday’s Pennfield Invitational, 319-320. Delton was fifth in the 12-team field with a 339. Robbie Wandell fired an 87 for Delton, and Cody Morse a 94. Mitchell Wandell and Tyler Vining teamed up for an 80 in the best-ball competition. Zac Warren and Nate Rush scored a 78, which was third among the scramble teams. Maple Valley senior Nick Thurlby flies over one of the hurdles in the 110-meter race Thursday afternoon at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Meghan Kilbourn takes off after getting the baton from teammate Alexis Brodbeck in the 800-meter relay at Thursday’s Tri-meet with Maple Valley and Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 18 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Two-stroke penalty puts Saxons one stroke back by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons played the best golf Tuesday, but didn’t end up with the best score. In cold, wet, windy conditions at Quail Ridge Golf Course, Hastings finished in third place during the third O-K Gold Conference jamboree of the season. Forest Hills Eastern took the championship on the day with a 167, winning a tie-breaker with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Saxons finished with a 168. The Saxon 168 included a two-stroke penalty on the score of Brian Baum. During his first hole, number three, Baum noticed a club in his bag that didn’t belong. It was his brother’s, Jason, eight-iron. It put him over the limit for clubs in his bag, and was a two-stroke penalty. “Brian did a nice job to come back with a 44 after he knew he had a two-stroke penalty after the first hole,” said Saxon head coach Bruce Krueger. Instead of dropping the club or just being quite, Brian enforced the penalty on himself. The Saxons had a similar situation last week, when Matt Cooley accidentally played the wrong ball at a league jamboree. “I thought they played tough in the tough conditions we had out there and did a great job. Mistakes happen. We just have to think better,” said Krueger. Tyler Kalmink and Jason Baum both fired 41’s to lead the Saxon team on the day. Cooley added a 42, and Brian Baum finished with the 44 after the two-stroke penalty. South Christian scored a 171. Thornapple Kellogg was fifth with a 173, winning a tiebreaker with Caledonia which also finished at 173. Wayland finished in seventh with a 179, and Ottawa Hills had NTS with its two golfers. The low round of the day was a 39 by Catholic Central’s Mike Fitzgerald. His teammates Nick Lannes and Cody Shoemaker both fired 41’s. Caledonia got a 39 from Rob Kozlowski as well. Thornapple Kellogg was paced by David Foster’s 41. Cole Meinke shot a 42, Justin Helmholdt 44, and Matt Batson 46. The Saxons have been busy. Saturday, they finished second at the Pennfield Invitational at Marywood Golf Course. Quincy took top honors on the day with a 319, and the Saxons fired a 320. Gull Lake was third in the 12team invitational with a 330. Delton finished fifth at 339, and Maple Valley scored a 465 to place 12th. Tyler Kalmink had the top individual round of the day, a 75. Brian Baum added a 91. Jason Baum and Jon Kalmink teamed up for a 76 in the best ball competition. Cooley and Danny Buehler combined for a 78 in the scramble. Last Friday, the Saxons were third at the league jamboree hosted by Forest Hills Saxon baseball beats Bengals, twice The Saxons are 8-2 heading into Thursday’s home double header against Wayland in O-K Gold Conference action. Hastings’ varsity baseball team got off to a 2-0 start in the league with a pair of shutouts at home against Ottawa Hills last Thursday. The Saxons topped the Bengals 10-0 and 160. In game one, the lead-off batter for Ottawa Hills reached first on a walk, was thrown out on the next pitch trying to steal second base, and from that point on it was all Riley McLean as he struck out 14 of the next 15 hitters he faced. The only blemish the rest of the way was a base hit. It was the only hit McLean allowed in picking up his third win of the new season. “Once our kids made some adjustments at the plate we were able to put together some big innings and get a pair of wins,” said Hastings’ head coach Marsh Evans. “Riley threw an outstanding game for us, striking out 14 of 15 possible outs, that was amazing. Of the 71 pitches he threw 52 were strikes and he got ahead of hitters which is the key to good pitching.” Saxon hitters, after being shut out in the first two innings, put up six runs in the third using a combination of walks and big hits. Dylan Downs, Nick Wallace (2 RBIs), Brad Hayden (double/2 RBIs) and Greg Heath (double) provided the fireworks. In the fourth, Downs reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on an RBI single from McLean. McLean then scored on an RBI single from Trent Brisboe to give Hastings an 80 lead The game came to an end in the bottom of the fifth when Trevor Heacock singled and came home on an RBI double from Greg Heath and Heath scored on a fielding error. The Saxons scored eight runs in the top of the first of game two, then coasted to a threeinning victory. Eric Pettengill, McLean, Brisboe, Heath and Hayden started the game with consecutive singles. Taylor Earl then drove in two runs with a base hit. In the second inning, the Saxons scored six more runs, with Dylan McKay starting the rally off with a lead-off triple. He came home on a base hit from Heacock. McLean, Brisboe (double), Zack Passmore and Hayden each added run-scoring hits Hastings pushed its lead to 16-0 in the third, as Hanlon singled and scored then Heath drove in the final run. Brisboe (2-0) picked up the win, giving up one hit while striking out four. Brisboe gave up one hit and struck out four in this shortened outing. Hastings heads to the Saranac Invite Saturday, then returns to league action with two at Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday. The Saxons’ Tyler Kalmink blasts his drive off the tee on number one at Quail Ride Tuesday afternoon during the O-K Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Catholic Central. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eastern at Egypt Valley. The host Hawks shot a 162, South Christian a 169, and Hastings a 173. The rest of the league wasn’t far back of the Saxons, as Catholic Central shot a 174, Thornapple Kellogg 175, Caledonia 177, and Wayland 187. Brian Baum fired a 41 for the Saxons, Tyler by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Comets mercied the Lions twice in Vermontville Thursday afternoon, but there were things that Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter saw that he liked out of his team. The Lions fell to 4-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with the two losses to Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets took game one 10-0 then scored a 13-3 victory in game two. “I was a little big disappointed Wednesday night with the way we rolled over in game two against Pennfield. My kids had a whole different attitude Thursday night,” Carpenter said. “We just got ran over by a better team.” Playing league double headers in back-toback nights didn’t help the Lions at all either. Michael Paisley took the loss in game one, staying on the mound for all five innings while allowing 11 hits and six earned runs Weight Room Hours: Swimming Hours: Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay “SAVE $$” By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Across From Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77534121 • A/C Service & Repair “SAVE $$” • Mechanical Repairs “SAVE $$” Dennis Thiss, Owner ® The in the bottom half of the seventh. Fisher came home from third on an RBI single from Paisley, but the final two Lion batters struck out with runners on second and third. Fisher took the loss on the mound, going the distance and striking out five while allowing seven hits and four earned runs. At the plate, Fisher was 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Burns and Brandon Cosgrove had two hits each as well, and Cosgrove added a pair of RBI. Pennfield moved out to a 4-2 lead in game two, and went on to the win. Fisher didn’t get a chance to help his team out with his bat late in game two. The Panthers intentionally walked him twice. He still had a single and a sacrifice fly, and drove in both Lion runs. Cody Franklin scored both those runs. He was 1-for-4 in game two. Cosgrove was 2-for-3 with a single and a double. Burns took the loss on the mound, allowing four hits and four earned runs in four innings of work. Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis teams both picked up their first wins of the O-K Gold Conference season this week. The Fighting Scots got theirs by defeated the Trojans in Middleville Wednesday afternoon 8-0. The tightest match of the afternoon came at first doubles, where the Caledonia duo of Emily Schubert and Morgan Weiss scored a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over the TK team of Kaiti Graham and Shelby Kenyon. There was a close contest at third singles as well, where the Scots’ Laura Hicks downed Kim Junglas 7-5, 7-5. Caledonia’s Natalie Radzikowski won 6-0, 6-2 at first singles. Gina Johnson scored a 64, 6-1 win at number two. At fourth singles, Paige Pontious scored a 6-0, 6-1 win. In the other doubles matches, Amanda Tamburrino and Shelagh Mulhall won 6-1, 62 at number two; Courtney Corson and Alexa Krueger won 6-3, 6-1 at number three; and Katie Storrer and Jackie Snow scored a 6-1, 6-0 win at number four. Both teams are now 1-1 in the league. Thursday afternoon, Forest Hills Eastern topped the Fighting Scots 6-2. Thornapple Kellogg bounced back from the loss to Caledonia to score a 7-1 win at Ottawa Hills Thursday. Linsey Faber scored a 6-2, 6-3 win at number one for TK. The rest of the Trojan singles line-up jumbled around with their number two player out. Junglas stepped in at number two and scored a 6-2, 6-4 win. At third singles, Rebecca Denney moved up from the doubles line-up to score a 6-3, 6-2 win. “She showed a lot of good hustle and quickness on the court,” TK head coach Larry Seger said of Denney. “She could be a good singles player here before long.” On the doubles side, Graham and Kenyon won 6-1, 6-0 at number one. The one game in the first set there was the only one the Trojan doubles teams dropped all afternoon. Quinn Konarska and Rachel Jazwinski won 6-0, 6-0 at number two. Jess Jacobs and Shannon Hamilton won 6-0, 6-0 at number three. At fourth doubles, it was Audrey Meads and Carrie Selleck winning 6-0, 6-0. “I think we’re making some good gains here and there,” Seger said, “especially since we rearranged our doubles this past week.” Vikes split close games at Olivet H.S. 77534034 77528605 77533958 Open Gym while striking out three. Kyle Burns, Kyle Fisher, and Steven Creller had the only three hits for the Lions. In game two, Levi Westendorp was left out there for six and a third innings, allowing 12 hits and nine earned runs. The Lion defense didn’t help its pitcher out much in game two, making five errors. At the plate, Fisher led the Lions going 2for-3 with three RBI. Cody Cruttenden was 2for-2 and scored two runs. Tyler Franks was 1-for-3 with a run scored. Pennfield topped the Lions 4-3 and 6-2 on Wednesday night in another league double header. Maple Valley took a 2-0 lead into the top of the seventh of game one, only to have Pennfield score four runs to jump ahead. “We got a little complacent,” said Carpenter. “We got a little lax, and we just didn’t finish. They put a couple of hits together and we helped them out by missing some cut-offs and throwing the ball around.” The Lions put together a rally of their own “ S t r etchi n g ” Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Teen Center: Jon Kalmink a 50. Hastings hosts the O-K Gold this Thursday at Hastings Country Club, then Monday the Saxons will be a part of the NorthPointe Christian Invitational at Railside. The league gets together again next Tuesday at Railside for the South Christian hosted league jamboree. Trojan tennis gets its first O-K Gold Conference victory Thursday, April 23 - Wednesday, April 29 Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Kalmink 42, Jon Kalmink 44, and Cooley 46. Last Thursday, Caledonia hosted the league at Broadmoor. South Christian took first place there, with a 156. Forest Hills Eastern shot a 157, Catholic Central 179, Hastings 186, Caledonia 189, Wayland 189, and Thornapple Kellogg 408. The Saxons were led by Tyler Kalmink’s 39. Buehler shot a 40, Jason Baum a 46, and Lion baseball drops first 4 in KVA Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim The Saxons’ Brian Baum chips in a shot for a birdie from the edge of the number one green Tuesday afternoon at Quail Ridge Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings and Eagles shared a pair of pitchers’ duals Thursday afternoon. Lakewood split its double header at Olivet, winning game one 2-1 and falling in game two 3-1. Lexie Spetoskey had two singles and Marlena Smith a double for the Vikings in the two games. Olivet’s pitcher threw a one-hitter in the second game, and had 31 strikeouts total in the two games. Lakewood is now 4-4 on the season, and returns to action at home against Fowlerville this afternoon. The Vikings lost their first two games of the season Wednesday night, falling 8-2 and 12-6 at Ionia. Carrie Endres led the Vikings offense on the afternoon with four hits including a triple. Courtney Thomason had three singles. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Page 19 Keim K’s 27 as Delton Kellogg wins county title Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team celebrates its Barry County Invitational championship in Hastings on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers scored a 5-0 victory in the championship game against Lakewood, after starting the day with a 51 win over Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Sara Bolo drives a single towards center field in the seventh inning of her team’s 8-4 loss to Thornapple Kellogg Saturday at the Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity softball coach Kelly Yoder couldn’t remember the last time her team won a Barry County Invitational championship. She remembered the group of girls who won it, but not the year. The last victory at the tournament, before Saturday’s, for the Panthers came sometime in the late 1980’s or early 90’s. It wasn’t hard for the Delton girls to remember the last time they’d won a tournament of any kind. They hadn’t. “It was a nice change in a way,” said Delton Kellogg junior shortstop Katie Marshall after her team’s 5-0 victory over Lakewood in the championship game. “It’s the first time we’ve won anything in a long time. “I’ve never won a softball tournament here, this is my third year (on the varsity). I don’t think Tara (Keim) has either, and this is her fourth year.” Keim pitched the Panthers to victories in both their games Saturday. Delton started the day with a 5-1 win over Thornapple Kellogg. She only allowed the Vikings one walk and three singles in the championship game, while striking out 13. The Vikings only once got a runner past second base. “I think we were all more focused today, and out to win,” Keim said. “I really wanted to win this tournament all four years I’ve been on varsity. We’ve always been so close.” Marshall scored, after a single to lead off in the top of the first inning. Delton then put three more runs on the board in the top of the fourth to take a 4-0 advantage. Marshall blooped a double down the right field line that cleared the bases, after Kali Tobias, Amber Saurers, Allison Descahine, and Sarah Holroyd had reached to start the inning. Kami McCowan added an RBI single in the top of the fifth for the Panthers’ final run. Lakewood pitcher Chelsea Lake struck out six in her effort, and allowed just the two hits to Marshall. She did walk six. “We’ve been playing well,” said Yoder. “Sometimes we just have those innings where we have a couple mistakes. We’ve been able to get it to where those don’t multiply.” The Trojans’ lone run in the first game for the Panthers was unearned, and tied their game at 1-1 in the second. Delton came back with a run in the third and three in the fifth to score the win. Keim struck out 14 in the win, and allowed just three hits. Thornapple Kellogg put back-to-back singles together by Liz Palmanteer and Adrienne Palmer to start the fourth, but Keim got the next two batters to strike out then picked up a ground ball herself and fired to first for the final out of the inning. Marshall had three singles, and scored three runs to lead the Delton offense. McCowan and Shelly NeSmith had the other two Delton hits. McCowan’s was a two-run single in the top of the fifth that broke the game open. She came home herself on a bases loaded walk by Saurers. Emma Bishop took the loss for TK. She gave up the five Delton hits, and walked five, while striking out eight. Palmanteer struck out three and didn’t allow a hit in two innings of relief. Hastings was 0-2 on the day, falling to Lakewood 4-2 and then Thornapple Kellogg 8-4. The Trojans scored four runs in the top of the seventh to top the Saxons. Delton Kellogg shortstop Katie Marshall scoops up a ground ball in the sixth inning of her team’s 5-1 win over Thornapple Kellogg Saturday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK doubles up Parchment in conference double header Saxon goalkeeper Jena Bailey can’t quite get there in time to knock down a shot by Forest Hills Eastern’s Taylor Fields in the first half of Monday’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Ada. The goal gave the host Hawks a 3-0 lead. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons find tough going in the Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O-K Gold Conference never lets up this spring. After suffering an 8-0 loss at Forest Hills Eastern on Monday night, the Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer team returns to league action with a game at home against Caledonia tonight then one at Grand Rapids Catholic Central next Monday. The Saxons are now 3-3 overall, and 1-2 in the league after Monday night’s loss in Ada. “We are still trying to find the right positions for some people, having lost six starters to graduation last year with three of them being on my defense,” said Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. “We are working on it, but it will come. Maybe not as quickly as I had hoped, but this group of girls knows how to play soccer. Now we just have to get them back focused on winning and comfortable with each other and we'll do okay.” The host Hawks built a 5-0 lead in the first 20 minutes of the first half, getting a pair of goals and an assist from Caitlin McCarthy. Taylor Fields and Kaitlin Teichman finished with two goals apiece as well for Forest Hills Eastern. The game marked the second consecutive league loss for the Saxons, who fell 4-2 at Wayland last Thursday. The Saxons tied the game at two with a goal by Ashley Purdun in the opening minutes of the second half, but couldn’t carry the momentum throughout the entire second half. Wayland scored twice in three and a half minutes, midway through the second half. “After that point, we were in their end a good portion of the game just could not get quality shots off,” Smith said. The Saxons took a 1-0 lead early in the game, on a goal by Meghan VanZyl. Wayland then battled back to take a 2-1 lead at the half. “We struggled off and on from the beginning stringing passes together and Wayland was playing well, probably the best I have ever seen them play,” said Smith. “They wanted to win, they had the drive, you could tell.” The Saxons scored their first league victory last Wednesday, topping Ottawa Hills 12-0. Nicole Gardner had two goals and an assist for the Saxons, and VanZyl and Kelsi Devroy added two goals each as well. Marie Hoffman, Leann Dinges, Alex deGoa, Ali Howell, Purdun, Kourtney Meredith, and Kelsey Herrington had one goal each for Hastings. Purdun, Meredith, and Herrington all added one assist each, and Veronica Hayden had two. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ softball team got off to a 2-0 start in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by scoring a pair of wins over Parchment Friday afternoon. The Panthers took game one 2-1, then scored a 6-3 victory in game two. Tarah Keim allowed just three hits and struck out 11 in game one. In game two, Keim allowed just one hit, and struck out six in the final four innings. Taylor Blacken started for Delton, and allowed just two runs and one hit through three. Kami McCowan had a pair of hits for Delton in game two, and Katie Marshall, Keim, Shelly NeSmith, Amber Saurers, Allison Deschaine, and Sarah Holroyd had one each. Last Wednesday, Delton won a pair of nonconference games at Gull Lake. Delton took game one 11-1, getting two hits each from Marshall, Sara Weimer, Keim, and Holroyd. McCowan, Saurers, and NeSmith added hits as well. NeSmith’s was a triple. Keim was the winning pitcher, striking out eight and walking two while allowing just two hits. The Panthers topped the Blue Devils 3-1 in game two. Keim struck out 11 while giving up five hits and two walks. Marshall had a double, and Keim a single and a double to lead the Panther offensive attack. McCowan, Blacken, and Holroyd added hits. The Panthers’ KVA double header with Galesburg-Augusta was postponed. Delton returns to action in the league at Kalamazoo Christian Friday. Delton then heads to Battle Creek Central for a couple non-conference games Monday, and plays a league double header at Pennfield Tuesday. Corunna wins first league jamboree, on home nine The Saxons’ Tauri Schils turns away from Forest Hills Eastern’s Morgan Behm during the first half Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The shutout was shared by the Saxon defense and goalkeepers Jena Bailey and Emily Doherty. Lakewood finished fifth at the first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division jamboree of the season Thursday afternoon at Corunna Hills. The Lakewood boys fired a 183, to finish one stroke behind fourth-place Williamston. Corunna took the top honors on its home course, firing a 165 led by Mike Balcom who was the day’s medallist with a 37. Portland fired a 167, Lansing Catholic 171, Williamston 182, and Perry brought up the rear with a 195. Tyler MacDonald and Jade Bosworth both shot 45 for the Vikings. Taylor Axdorff added a 46 and Adam Barker a 47. The league gets together again today at Lansing Catholic. The Vikings bounced back Saturday, by placing fifth at their own 13-team Invitational at Saskatoon Golf Club. Holt took the day’s championship, with a 321, on a fifth-score tie-breaker with Lansing Waverly. NorthPointe Christian was third with a 323, Grand Ledge fourth at 326, and Lakewood scored a 330. “Our guys rebounded real well from a disappointing first jamboree this past Thursday,” Kutch said. “Bobby (Spitzley), Taylor, and Tyler had outstanding rounds on a long track. Their experience in 18-hole tournaments really showed today.” Spitzley earned his first medal of the season, placing second individually with a 75. NorthPointe’s Jimmy Fahlen led all individuals with a 73. “His ball-striking and putting were great,” Kutch said of Spitzley. Axdorff finished with a birdie-birdie-par to score a 79. MacDonald had his low varsity 18-hole round with an 84. Bosworth and Kyle Clark added 92s for the Vikings. Behind the top five teams, Mason shot a 338, NorthPointe ‘B’ 349, Belding 364, East Kentwood 390, Grand Ledge 404, Lansing Sexton 416, Fenville 426, and Lansing Eastern NTS. The Viking boys returned from break to score a 174-232 win over Maple Valley in a non-conference dual last Wednesday at Centennial Acres. Axdorff had the low round of the afternoon, a 41. Spitzley added a 42 for the Vikings, Barker 44, and MacDonald 47. �Page 20 — Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Seventh inning rally gets Saxons a county crown by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings and Lakewood traded rallies in the final four innings of the championship game at Saturday’s Barry County Invitational in Hastings before the Saxon varsity baseball team broke through with three runs in the top of the seventh to score a 9-7 victory. The Saxons and Vikings were tied 2-2 heading into the fourth inning. The Saxons scored twice in the top of the fourth to go up 4-2, then added a fifth run in the top of the fifth. Lakewood battled back with three runs in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5. Hastings then scored once in the top of the sixth to go back in front, before Lakewood tacked on two runs in the bottom of the inning for a 7-6 lead. In the top of the seventh, two hit batters, a walk and a Viking error helped the Saxons push across three runs. Hastings did some of the work on its own, with RBI singles off the bats of Eric Pettengill, Nick Wallace, and Riley McLean. The Saxons picked up 14 hits in the game as Wallace, McLean, and Greg Heath had three apiece. McLean homered in the fifth to tie the game at five, his first home run of the season. “I thought our guys played with a lot of heart and a lot of character in that last game against Lakewood,” said Hastings head coach The Saxon varsity baseball team shows off its trophy after winning Saturday’s Barry County Invitational in Hastings. The Saxons scored a 15-0 win over Delton Kellogg and then a 9-7 victory over Lakewood to earn the title. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Marsh Evans. “We worked our way through an error or two and some close calls, but hung in there and had some great at-bats in the last inning to put us back in front. I was really proud of how the guys came through against a good Lakewood team.” Lakewood couldn’t work through its mistakes against the Saxons, after opening the tournament with a 9-2 win over Delton Kellogg. Hastings started the day at the three- team tournament with a 15-0 win over the Panthers. “We just haven’t been able to make the routine plays right now and we’re giving people too many outs,” said Lakewood head coach Keith Carpenter. “I was very happy with the way they battled back. They didn’t give up. They’ve just got to learn to close the deal. We’ve lost three games in the last week and a half by four runs.” Trent Brisboe improved to 3-0 on the mound, pitching a complete game in the final. After allowing nine hits, he got a ground out in the bottom of the seventh then a pair of strike outs to close things out. He struck out nine in the contest. “Trent threw a great game,” said Evans. “Our defense wasn’t real sharp at the beginning. We were okay once we made some plays. It was very difficult for the outfielders with that high sun.” Greg Forman and Levi Seese had two hits each for the Vikings. Travis Hewitt added a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, which pulled his team in front 7-6 after a one-out single by Seese. Viking pitcher Alex Backe took the loss, pitching the final one and two thirds for Lakewood. Only two of the runs against him in the seventh were earned. The Saxons jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning against Delton, then added three more runs in the second, two in the third, and then put the game away with a six run fourth inning. Heath and Brad Hayden led the way for the Saxons with two hits each and both had a pair of RBIs. Tim Hanlon, McLean, Brisboe, Dylan McKay (2 RBIs), Trevor Heacock, Wallace, Pettengill and Gabe Sutherland would each add one hit Pettengill (1-1) picked up his first win of the season on the mound, throwing all four innings and allowing only a lead-off single by the Panthers’ Jeff Bissett to start the game. The next 12 Panthers went down in order. Starting pitcher Brennan Smith took the loss for the Panthers. Lakewood’s Thomas Ackerson tossed a complete game no-hitter against the Panthers in their meeting. He struck out 11 while constantly keeping the Delton hitters off balance. Jeremy Reigler took the loss for Delton. Delton Kellogg catcher Darrin Pursley (left) forces Lakewood’s Dustin Dennie out at the plate during the sixth inning of Lakewood’s 8-2 win over the Panthers Saturday at the Barry County Invitational in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Nick Wallace drives an RBI single to left field in the top of the sixth inning to tie the Saxons’ contest with Lakewood at 5-5 Saturday. Hastings went on to a 9-7 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings bounce back from two tough losses at Ionia 77534027 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings needed some positive things to happen Thursday at Olivet, and they did as Lakewood’s varsity boys’ baseball team swept a non-league double header against the Eagles. Lakewood started off strong, taking a 4-0 edge in the top half of the first inning of game one. The Vikings then went on to a 7-6 win in game one. They took game two in five innings 15-8. That four-run inning was important, after dropping two close games against Ionia the night before. “Offensively, we’re just not where we need to be yet,” said Lakewood head coach Keith Carpenter. “We haven’t seen a lot of live pitching. We didn’t go anywhere on break.” Greg Forman finished game one 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for the Vikings. Ben McKinney and Ryne Musbach both had singles, and Alex Backe scored two runs. Lakewood led 5-1 heading into the fifth, then tacked on two insurance runs for starter Levi Seese who picked up the win. He allowed the Eagles just four hits in four innings. Levi Hewitt came in to close things out. In game two, the Vikings fell behind 6-1 in the opening inning but exploded for 11 runs in the third to take a 14-6 lead. Seese had a pair of doubles to lead the Lakewood attack. Backe had a single and a double, and Musbach two singles in two atbats. Cody Brown was the beneficiary of that offense and earned the win on the mound for the Vikings despite allowing eight hits and eight earned runs. Lakewood is now 4-3 on the season after finishing second at Saturday’s Barry County Invitational in Hastings.. The Vikings dropped a pair of one-run games at Ionia last Wednesday. It was the way the Bulldogs got those go-ahead runs that hurt so much. It was a cold and windy day, but misplayed pop-ups led to the Bulldogs scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning for a 4-3 win in game one and to two runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 6-5 win in game two. “Defensively we didn’t make the plays we needed to make to win those games,” said Carpenter. “We have some work to do. Ionia, they’re though. You’re not going to beat them if you five them four or five outs an inning.” Lakewood had a 3-2 lead going into the fifth inning of game one. The Vikings broke a 2-2 tie when Hewitt reached on a fielder’s choice, stole second, and then came home on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Forman. Hewitt was 1-for-3 at the plate in the game, and Forman was 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the third inning that tied the game at two. Spencer Schuiling earned the loss for the Vikings, allowing five hits and one walk, while striking out three, in four and two thirds. Alex Backe came on and struck out two of the final four Ionia batters. In game two, the Vikings scored twice in the top of the seventh to take a 5-4 lead only to see the Bulldogs get a couple unearned runs of their own in the home half of the inning. Hewitt and Backe led the Viking attack with two hits each, one of Hewitt’s was a double. Thomas Ackerson and Seese added singles for the Vikings. Backe took the loss in game two, on in relief of Logan Lake. The Vikings return to action at home against Fowlerville today. Saturday, the Vikings host the Denny Richardson Memorial Tournament starting at 9 a.m. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-04-30.pdf e84b4a5fe10ec61b81bb0382ea6cb314 PDF Text Text Hastings board approves contracts Give sewer power to the people See Story on Page 17 See Editorial on Page 4 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 18 NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive set for Friday in Hastings Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, May 1, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the church on 239 E. North St. Donors must be in reasonably good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated within the past 56 days. Organizers remind the public that one pint of blood can save three lives. March for Babies steps off Saturday at Fish Hatchery At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, families and businesses throughout Barry County will join together at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings for the annual March for Babies to support the March of Dimes’ work of helping moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. Registrations begins at 8 a.m. Families like the Mike and Carrie Zimmerman and their four sons, the top family team of 2008, along with many businesses are turning out in force so that one day all babies will be born healthy, thanks to efforts like these, funded by the March of Dimes. "Helping babies be born healthy is vital to the hope and future of Barry County," said Carrie Zimmerman. "One day, all babies will be born healthy, but we’re going to have to walk to get there." To join in the local March for Babies, visit marchforbabies.org, or call toll-free (800) 968-3463 to sign up as an individual, to start a corporate, family or friend’s team, or donate to help babies be born healthy. Participants can also pick up sponsor forms at Kmart or WBCH. Pancake breakfast for Hastings Fire Department May 2 BANNER PRICE 75¢ Thursday, April 30, 2009 No cases of swine flu in county, state has one Good health habits can help prevent flu The swine flu virus has not reared its ugly head yet in Barry County. To date, there are no suspect cases of the new strain of influenza virus, called swine flu, in Barry and Eaton counties, said Dr. Robert Schirmer, M.D., medical director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Michigan has only one confirmed case of swine flu, and that’s in Livingston County, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health. On Wednesday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “reported two confirmed cases of the virus in Michigan, however, they actually confirmed two specimens from the same individual,” according to a press release from the state. “...The state announced a probable case (Tuesday) involving a 34-year-old female resident of Ottawa County, who is recovering at home after being released from a Kent County hospital last Friday ... The state laboratory results for the probable case have been sent to the CDC to determine if it is positive.” Nationwide and globally, the number of swine flu cases are rapidly evolving. In the U.S., the number of laboratory-confirmed swine flu cases jumped from 64 on Tuesday to 91 on Wednesday, according to CDC data. In addition, nationally, there has been one death of a toddler in Texas as of Wednesday. The number of states with confirmed cases also doubled from five to 10 from Tuesday to Wednesday. New York City has the most U.S. cases with 51 confirmations of the virus on Wednesday. Texas has 16 and California has 14. Massachusetts and Kansas each have two. States with just one case,besides Michigan, are Arizona, Indiana, Nevada and Ohio. Schirmer expects the number of cases to climb in the U.S. as well as the seriousness of the illness. In other parts of the world, nine countries have cases of swine influenza, but no deaths the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday. They are Austria, with one case; Canada, 13; Germany, three; Israel, two; New Zealand, three; Spain, four and the United Kingdom, five. “WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities,” WHO officials said in a Web site update. However, the CDC Monday issued a travel warning recommending that people avoid non-essential travel to Mexico. Many people reportedly are hesitant to eat pork, but “there is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products,” according to WHO. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department, using some information from the CDC, has released the following information and helpful tips to help stop germs and hopefully prevent the flu. Everyday actions people can take to stay healthy: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include: • Fever • Cough. • Sore throat. • Body aches. FLU, continued on page 16 DK school board meeting brings another protest by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer In a scene reminiscent of what preceded last month’s Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting, picketers gathered in front of Delton Kellogg Elementary School prior to the board meeting April 20 to protest possible privatization of the district’s custodial services. Several picketers at the school April 20 said they were concerned about the board appearing more willing to lay off those employed as custodians than those holding administrative positions. “I know times are hard, but I think we need to start cutting at the top,” said Dick Tolles, one of the picketers. “We cut all at the bottom, but not at the top.” Fellow picketer Ron Hook echoed Tolles’ comments, saying, “You can’t take away wages from the bottom ...” During the portion of the meeting devoted to public comment, Tolles presented the board with a petition, which, according to the meeting’s minutes, was signed by 1,068 community members who object to the privatization of custodial staff. Questions and comments directed toward the board continued to focus on the possibili- ty of custodial staff being privatized. Resident John Boss addressed the board, saying he works at Western Michigan University and saw a marked decrease in the level of cleanliness at campus residence halls when the college replaced its custodial staff with private contractors. “It’s nothing like it used to be,” he said. “... Most kids try to live off of campus if they can,” he said. Delton Kellogg custodian Sue Stonehouse expressed concern over recent pay raises given to certain staff members in the district, despite the school system’s current financial condition. Cynthia Vujea, superintendent of Delton Kellogg, responded to Stonehouse, saying, “The administrators are taking a very minimal .5 percent raise, and they are going to be donating back, in their insurance concessions, well over $10,000. So, that far exceeds the little bit of a raise they’re going to get.” Vujea added that the board is gathering information to make a decision regarding custodial staff and will allow current custodians the opportunity to remain employed by having their salaries adjusted to more closely reflect the bids for custodial services that the school has received. Patty Millard braves the elements April 20 to voice her opinion regarding the possible privatization of custodial staff at Delton Kellogg Schools. See story inside. (Photo by Bannon Backhus.) “We’ve been looking at other school dis- of the Mind team, which placed first at the tricts,” she explained. “We have a third party state competition April 18, gave a demonreviewing the bids to make sure it’s a fair and stration of its can-opener-powered vehicle balanced set of bids ... We are going back to that members Rachel Dallavalle, Eric the custodial unit, before any decision is Hoeberling, Jacob Marshall, Wyatt Sample, made, to share the outcome of those studies Tucker Scoville, Brandon Shepard and and to see if the custodians want to come back with a proposal.” SCHOOL BOARD, continued, on During the meeting, several presentations page 16 were given. The district’s fifth grade Odyssey Delton board, teachers sign one-year contract Video game tournament is Saturday See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 See Story on Page 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Saturday, May 2, from 7 a.m. to noon at the fire station located at 110 E. Mill St., Hastings On the menu will be pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice and milk, all for freewill donations. Proceeds will be used to purchase medical responder/rescue equipment. Teens in sixth through 12th grades are invited to participate in a double-elimination video game tournament from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Hastings Public Library. Featured games will be Mario Kart, Guitar Hero and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For more information, call the library 269-945-4263. Saxons win three in OK Gold ‘Oliver’ opens tonight at Central Auditorium Community Music School Director Steve Youngs (Mr. Bumble) reacts to orphan Natalie Anderson’s (Oliver) request for a second helping. That request sets off a chain of disastrous events that make up the tale of “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. The Thornapple Players will present the musical version of “Oliver” this weekend at Central Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Show times are April 30, May 1 and 2, at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. For the Thursday night performance, $1 of each ticket sold will be donated to the Commission on Aging for their Meals on Wheels program. On Sunday, $1 of each ticket will be donated to the Community Music School. The show is the first partnership between the Thornapple Players and the music school. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer With little more than a month before school lets out, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education approved an agreement with its teachers union, the Delton Kellogg Education Association, at the April 20 board meeting. The contract is for the 2008-09 school year, which ends June 30. The teachers had been operating without a contract since August of 2008. Sheryl Downer, the district’s finance director, said after the meeting that the 97 teachers employed at the school system received a .75 percent raise under the new contract. According to Downer, under the new contract, the starting salary for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree would be $33,873. After teaching for 38 years, the highest paid teacher in the school system currently earns $67,807, said Downer. Another motion was passed by the board to approve an agreement between the district and local members of the International Union of Operating Engineers that will remain in effect from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2011. Downer said that all five local members working for the district will be receiving a .5 percent raise under the new contract and will now have to pay $60 per month for health care costs. The employees will also now have to pay 5 to 10 percent more for medications than they did under previous contracts, she said. Non-union contract language for the current school year through the 2010-11 school year was approved by the board. In an interview after the meeting, Sharon Jones, secretary to School Superintendent Cynthia Vujea, said that the new contract created by the language involves the six support staff members who assist the school’s administrative personnel. Jones explained that, under the new contract, staff members received a .5 percent increase in their salaries and will be forced to pay 5 percent of their insurance premiums. �Page 2 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Library offering class on e-mail basics next week Hastings Public Library patrons can up for an hour-long class on e-mail basics at the library. Classes will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, and at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the library’s community room. The classes are limited to six people, and a minimum of three must register. Each participant will be assigned a laptop computer for a full hands-on experience. The class will cover the process of acquiring a free e-mail address and the basics of sending and receiving e-mail messages. Register today at the library or call 269945-4263. Delton churches plan Day of Prayer Service Area Christians will gather for a community National Day of Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. The public is invited. This year’s theme is “Prayer ... America’s Hope” and is based on Psalm 33:22 – “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Some of the areas of prayer may include prayers for families and community, youth and schools, America, state and federal leaders, churches and for peace in the world. Participating in the service, to date, are Pastor Len Davis, of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church; Pastor David Hills, of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton; and Parish Administrator Constance Fifelski, of St. Ambrose, the host church. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the National Day of Prayer Service. ILR classes begin next week Ozzie Lafleur, a participant in 17501850 period reenactments, will tell about experiences and guidelines for participating in the growing period reenactments arena. The program is on Wednesday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Kellogg Community College Hastings Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road. The next program is a series of classes beginning Thursday, May 7 and going through June 11. Jim Erwin will facilitate the Teaching Company program, History of Hitler’s Empire," from 10 a.m. noon. This class is also at the KCC Hastings Campus. Classes are sponsored by the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) for seniors 50 and over. Additional information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-948-9500, ex. 2803. Salsa contest part of Girls Night Out As part of the Hastings’ Girls’ Night Out event, Hastings Public Library will host a Siete de Mayo Salsa Contest from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7. All local salsa aficionados are invited to bring a sample of their favorite salsa recipe. There will be two categories of salsa entries: hot and mild. Prospective entrants need to sign up at the library’s information desk and pick up a copy of the rules. Visitors to the library between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 7 may vote for their favorite recipe. Prizes will be awarded at 7:45 p.m. Contestants need not be present to win. Call the library for more information 269-945-4263. Miller selected as outstanding business student at HHS Adam Miller, son of Randall and Patricia Miller of Hastings, has been selected as Hastings High School’s Outstanding Business Student for 2009. The school’s business education department, with teachers Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George, has chosen Miller on the basis of his achievements in the business curriculum at Hastings. Miller has focused his elective studies in business by taking introduction to business, computer technology, and three years of accounting. He has also been involved in business-related activities outside of the classroom as a two-year member of Business Professionals of America (BPA). Miller has been very successful in BPA competitions, placing second in banking and finance and seventh in advanced accounting at regional competition. At the state level, he placed fourth in banking and finance. This award has qualified Miller to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. In addition to BPA, Miller is an avid bowler. He competed in the Battle Creek City Youth Tournament placing first in all male events and first in team events. He also bowls every Saturday during the fall and winter league and weightlifts after school. During the spring and summer, Miller is employed at Miller Farm Repair, a family-owned business. Miller is planning to continue his business Adam Miller education at Davenport University in the fall, majoring in accounting. He plans to join BPA at Davenport and will be a member of the Davenport bowling team. The teachers who selected him are Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. St. Rose children celebrate First Communion Book of Golden Deeds Award open The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her public-spirited deeds who, because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecognized for his or her activities. The award will be presented during Mayor Exchange Day with Charlotte, set for May 20. In addition to being recognized at a luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recipient has the honor of being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August. To nominate someone for the award, pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by Monday, May 11. DKHS hosting alumni banquet Delton Kellogg High School's 66th annual alumni banquet will be held BRIEFS, ontinued on page 16 Twenty-three children celebrated their First Holy Communion at St. Rose of Lima Church Sunday, April 26, after months of preparation. Pictured here are (front row, from left) Grace Beauchamp, Ryan Steves, Hannah Hayes, Noah Former, Lexxie Stehr, Sami Craven, (second row) Brady Corrion, Mary Kate Murphy, Sierra Bentti, Kate Haywood, Devin Haywood, Belle Youngs, Kaylin Byrne, (third row) Caitlyn Fay, Arthur Kensington, Shaelee MacLeod, Isaac Evans, Ellie Youngs, Brady Zellmer, (fourth row) Bryce Klein, Ryan Flikkema, Ayden VanSickle, Zachery Burgess (back row) Diane Klipfer, Father Al Russell, Deacon Jim Mellen and Jacquelyn Tolles. During the special mass, First Communicants served as readers, gift-bearers and scola. The choir consisted of students in third through sixth grade at St. Rose School, directed by Steve Youngs and accompanied by Tiffany Martens. The families of the First Communicants made banners that decorated the church. HHS seniors honored as Rotary club’s Top 10 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Monday, the Hastings Rotary Club honored the Rotary Top 10 seniors from Hastings High School. State Rep. Brian Calley addressed the group of honored students and offered his advice on life after high school. He told students that, as they continue on, they need to maintain the friendships they now have and continue to remain close to their families. He also advised students on the importance of perseverence, keeping a balanced perspective on life, and having a relationship with God. Calley encouraged the group of students to continue to be involved in their communit, as well. “I know it seems like an end, but it’s really just a beginning,” he said. Each student was presented with a certificate at the ceremony. Students honored included: Carmen Burlingame, daughter of Mary and Greg Burlingame, is the vice-president of a local Key Club. She is a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Grace Lutheran Church. Burlingame also is a fifth grade camp counselor. This semester, she was awarded the Congressional Medal of Merit. She plans to attend Central Michigan University and study pre-law. Leanne Dinges, daughter of Lisa and Jeffrey Dinges, was voted homecoming queen this year. She is vice president of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society and is an alderman on the student council. Dinges also is involved in her school’s soccer and cross country teams. She plans on attending Michigan State University to study either physiology or biochemistry. Dave Hatfield, (from left) president of the Hastings Rotary Club joins 2009 Rotary Top 10 students Chelsea LaJoye with her parents Joe and Patti LaJoye; Molly Smith with her mother Dawne; Leanne Dinges with her parents Lisa and Jeffrey; Kate Dobbin with her parents Jeff and Julie; Luke Mansfield with his parents Jeff and Carolyn; and Tim Johnson, principal of Hastings High School. Kate Dobbin, daughter of Jeff and Julie Dobbin, has been active in jazz and marching bands, serving as a field commander. She also participates on the track team, Pride Club, Key Club and Science Olympiad. Dobbin is a student athletic trainer and volunteer at Tendercare. She plans to attend either Grand Valley State University or Lake Superior State University to study nursing. Brad Hayden, son of Jim and Karla Hayden, is a member of the National Honor Society and the Rotary’s Interact Club. In addition to being the student body president of his school, he was captain of his school’s varsity football and basketball teams and is also involved in varsity baseball. He plans on majoring in either education or engineering at college. Chelsea LaJoye, daughter of Joseph and Patricia LaJoye, is a member of numerous musical groups, including her school’s marching and steel drum bands, musical theater and varsity singers groups, and all-state honors choir. She also is a member of the National Honor Society, treasurer of the local ROTARY TOP 10, continued on page 17 (From left) State Rep. Brian Calley joins Hastings High School’s 2009 Rotary Top 10 Adam Swartz with his mother Sandra; Brad Hayden with his parents Jim and Karla; Dylan McKay with his stepfather Mark Larsen; Dane Schils with his parents Don and Julie; and Carmen Burlingame with her parents Mary and Greg Burlingame. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 3 Barry County United Way recognizes ‘Everyday Heroes’ by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Thursday evening, members of the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Board of Directors, volunteers and their guests gathered for the organization’s annual Everyday Hero Awards Reception, which was held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The Barry County United Way pauses annually to recognize a few of the many volunteers who give of their time, talents and energy to make Barry County a better, safer and healthier place to live. After a few opening remarks, Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Board Chair Lyn Briel and Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Director Kat Smith, longtime volunteer and Barry County United Way Board Member Carl Schoessel gave a speech entitled, “Do the Right Thing, Build a Bridge,” in which he used the letters in the word bridge to illustrated how volunteers build “bridges” in Barry County every day. “Volunteerism is a unique part of our nation’s culture and sets us apart from the rest of the world, and it sets Barry County apart and makes Barry County a unique place,” he said. “A bridge is something strong that links two things together, and here in Barry County our volunteers do the right thing and build bridges every day.” In his speech Schoessel said: “B stands for balm (healing), cures, soothing, (especially to the mind),” and listed Middle School Service Award of Excellence Winner Alicia Czarnecki and Mentoring Award of Excellence Award Don Farrell as examples of people who are a balm to others. “R is for reconciliation; angry people becoming friendly again,” said Schoessel, citing how Barry County Substance Abuse Services brings reconciliation to families torn apart by drug and alcohol abuse. “I is for illumination, providing instruction and enlightenment,” he continued, mentioning Putnam District Library in Nashville and WBCH as examples of that principle. “D is for deliverance, help, rescue,” said Schoessel, who commended the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 for its 90 years of service, and Keith Murphy who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of service to the community. “G is for grace, goodwill; decency (a sense of what is right),” he continued mentioning Miss Delton Melissa Julian and her court members Sarah Heney, Stephanie Johnson, Aubrey Beeler and Janet Fase as examples. “E is for encouragement, to give help, support, confidence, courage and hope,” said Schoessel, naming Senior Service Award of Excellence winner Loretta Huska and Adults Service Award of Excellence recipient Jan Oldham as examples. “Volunteering is something we can all do,” concluded Schoessel. “It is always worth the effort to do what is right and help others ..., and sometimes building a bridge to help someone takes just a matter of minutes ...” After Schoessel’s speech, Briel introduced the recipients of this year’s Everyday Hero Awards. State Rep. Brian Calley and Smith presented them with certificates and floral gifts created by Delton Floral. This year’s Healthcare Service Award of Excellence went to the former board members of Barry County Substance Abuse Services: Wayne Adams, Dee Mohn, Tina Williams, Dave Arnold, Carol Rogers, Don Bowers, Jan McLean and Mark Englerth. The board members were nominated by Barry County Substance Abuse Site Coordinator Liz Lenz, who stated, “These former board members represent a ‘crosswalk’ of HEROES, continued on page 10 Alicia Czarnecki is the recipient of the Middle School Service Award of Excellence. Russ Hammond and Bill Roush receive the Outstanding Community Service Program Award for the Lawrence J. Bauer Legion Post 45. Jan Oldham receives the Adult Service Award of Excellence. Representing Putnam District Library, which received the Education Award of Excellence, are Volunteers Erika Hummell, Katlina Mata, Marge Wolff, Deb Crandall, Library Director Shuana Swantek, and volunteer Emily Mater. Lyn Briel, a member of the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center board of directors, welcomes guests to the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center Every Day Hero Awards reception. Barry County. Each and every member has Carl Schoessel tells how volunteers build “bridges” that bring people together. Keith Murphy is the recipient of the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Loretta Huska is the recipient of the Senior Service Award of Excellence. Police seek suspects in refund scam Kat Smith presents High School Service Award of Excellence winners Miss Delton and her court: Melissa Julian, Stephanie Johnson, Aubrey Beeler and Janet Fase. (Missing from photo is Sarah Heney.) Kat Smith presents Ken and Marge Radant, owners of WBCH, with the Small Business Award of Excellence. Don Farrell is the recipient of the Mentoring Award of Excellence. Kat Smith, director of the Barry County United Way’s Volunteer Center, introduces speaker Carl Schoessel. The Hastings Police Department is attempting to identify the two females shown above in the lower portion of the photo. Both are believed to be suspects in a recent scam involving the return of unpurchased merchandise at gas stations on at least three different occasions in the city of Hastings over the past few weeks. The women are known to be traveling in a burgundy van. Anyone recognizing either of these women is asked to call the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 or Barry County Silent Observer at 800-310-9031. �Page 4 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Board’s action was not hostile To the editor: I would like to thank the Banner for providing our voters with information about the upcoming millage proposal as well as school board candidates. I also would like to write and encourage the Hastings Area School District voters to personally be informed and then vote during the Tuesday, May 5, election. Last Thursday night, the Hastings Area School District held a public meeting for questions and answers about the millage proposal. A total of five people attended. School Superintendent Rich Satterlee, Director of Finance Barb Hunt, two of our district’s voters who desired to be well informed and myself. While your article accurately presents information, it does not allow for questions of the information, and thus dialogue. Each of these gentlemen at the meeting had excellent questions. Questions like would the increased millage be used for salaries? Mr. Satterlee could inform them that these funds are very restricted and could not be used for salaries. During this discussion, it was pointed out that the school board has been able to refinance previous bonds to cut homeowners taxes and is currently waiting for a favorable market to do that again. You have graciously informed the voter of this in the past. Questions about the roof repairs, designs, etc., also were covered, and I believe we all left better informed having had this opportunity. There is one more open meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the high school lecture hall. In the same article, you provided some view points of Jeff Kniaz and myself. I would first applaud Mr. Kniaz for running. I have been to a multitude of school board meetings that have had no public members present. The last time I ran for this position, I was unopposed. I am thankful that Jeff also believes experience and long-term planning are vital. I would like to address a couple of comments. There are several types of experience: a business owner with employees whose families are counting on you to make sound decisions to be successful; experience at teaching, not only to provide information but instill the use of that knowledge to make wise decisions; the experience of generating a budget to run an organization; the experience of being called upon to make public decisions not based on emotions; the experience of working with an entire school family on the issues of that school system. These are some of the experiences I have enjoyed. I would also like to address Mr. Kniaz’ final statements, "This has been exacerbated by the board approaching its employees in an adversarial, if not downright hostile, manner. Beginning negotiations with your teachers union by bringing in your lawyer is not a constructive way to start a dialogue; it is also a waste of taxpayer dollars ... (lawyers) have no place in negotiating pay or benefits." This may be an example of the experience we both value as important to the school board position. It is my recollection that I have only seen Jeff at one school board meeting and that was last month, when he introduced himself to me. Please forgive me if I am wrong. May I take a moment to either inform for the first time or remind others of some history that I have experienced while serving as your school board member. The attorney Mr. Kniaz alludes to, has been assisting the Hastings Area School System for more years than I have been a board member. In my almost eight years of service on the school board, with three different superintendents and three main bargaining associations, it has the practice of prior boards and the current board to use the attorney as needed. Several factors can determine when or when not to have the attorney present. With a new superintendent to the district, significant state funding issues, and a past history of having the same attorney, well experienced in negotiations whom the employee associations have dealt with for many years at the table, this was not a hostile approach. It is also very important to note that two of the associations have their counsel present at the table whenever significant negotiations are scheduled. I do not agree with the comment that an attorney has no place assisting in the negotiating of wages and benefits. While the school board defines the parameters within which the negotiator should bargain, his experience of working with a multitude of school boards across the state provides a wealth of information and options on how wages and benefits can legally be structured to benefit all. Please remember the goal of the attorney and bargaining group is to develop a contract that can be passed by both sides. What good does it do for an attorney to negotiate a wage and benefit package the association will not support? The experience of knowing how other districts have created packages is very valuable. The entire school board felt it was very wise, when dealing with multi-year contracts, legal issues, wage and benefit packages, etc., to have the benefit of a very experienced negotiator develop a contract that both sides could pass, and he did. I have been taught and later learned from personal experience that emotional decisions are almost always a very poor decision. Experience and accurate information can assist in making sound versus emotional decisions. May I encourage the voters of the Hastings Area School District to be accurately informed, draw upon their experience, and as my high school civics teacher Mrs. Greenwold said, "Vote." Scott Hodges, Hastings State treasury offers online payments for business taxes Business taxpayers in Michigan can now make their tax payments quickly and securely using the Department of Treasury’s new online payment process. The online feature expands the department’s current electronic funds transfer (EFT) program that allows taxpayers to pay over the phone. With this new option, businesses can make a secure and confidential transfer to the department directly from their bank account 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once Give people the power to control municipal sewer systems For years now, Hastings officials have found themselves getting ice to its proposed Rutland Township location, it’s forcing city in the news over sewer and water extensions. Neighboring town- leaders to make a decision that could impact the city’s future. If the ships and area lake dwellers have had their eyes on the city’s mod- city decides not to furnish the needed sewer and water services to ern sewage treatment plant where the raw sewage could be Pennock, according to a hospital official, the city could lose nearpumped into the city’s huge digesters and process the sludge, ly $60,000 a year in sewer and water payments, just from the hosdestroying bacterial organisms for the protection of public health. pital, not including other departments. This is serious money, How we handle raw sewage has been a concern of experts money that the city will lose and that will ultimately impact the across the state over the protection of our state’s lakes and streams city’s sewer funds for years. and the water we drink. So why shouldn’t city leaders let the taxIn late January, the Barry County Board of Commissioners payers decide this serious issue of whether the city should allow approved a resolution to bring sewer service nine-plus miles to the sewer expansions to include area developments? Pennock property in Rutland Township, to be provided by the In 1949, members of the Barry County Sportsmen’s Club adopt- Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. As part of the ed a resolution urging Hastings to construct a sewage treatment project to provide Pennock's proposed facility, the authority wants plant to halt the pollution of the Thornapple River. The sportsmen to add the residents of Podunk and Algonquin lakes. pointed out in their resolution to the city that In Carlton Township, officials entered into the "pollution of waterways and streams is negotiations with the city as part of joint recognized as a menace to the health and All of the county’s munici- service resolution to provide service to welfare of the general public and a threat to Leach and Middle lakes. Now the city seems pal sewer systems were the wildlife and fish life of the state." financed with a combina- concerned over joint agreements with In a story dated Jan. 29, 1949, Hastings Rutland, Hastings, and Carlton Townships tion of state, federal and City Council members adopted a resolution and county on how to make the services local monies, so the to build a modern sewage disposal plant to available but growth outside its limits. county taxpayers should eliminate local contamination of the In fairness to city taxpayers and residents have a say in how and Thornapple River. A new plant was opened throughout the county, I think city leaders where we process in early 1954 at a cost of nearly $200,000. should leave the decision of providing servsewage. Over the years, the plant has undergone sevices outside the city up to the taxpayers. How eral expansions to keep up with the growth we process sewage is a serious environmenof the city and with state requirements. tal issue and a matter in which the county’s In the late 1970s, the plant underwent major renovation at a cost residents should have a voice. of more than $1.6 million for which the city sold $900,000 in local Experts nearly 60 years ago understood the importance providrevenue bonds to finance its portion of the expansion. The rest was ing municipal sewer systems to small towns all over the state. picked up by state and federal grants. The plant was again expand- Now, city officials want to use these public sewage systems as a ed in 1997 at a cost of more than $3 million. At the time, City tool to zone and control urban sprawl. Manager Howard Penrod said that doubling the size of the sewer I agree that zoning is very important, but allowing sewer and plant could meet the anticipated demand for the next 20 years. water extensions to areas outside the city shouldn’t be used as a Then Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield added his support hammer to control growth. Concern for the environment is in of the idea of going ahead and doubling the plant capacity. “It’s everyone’s best interest, no matter where they live. really difficult not to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, If Barry County’s citizens are concerned about the quality of adding, “that with larger capacity, we’ll have additional reserves to water when they turn on the tap, then they should be willing to prohandle other development if it comes along.” vide their municipal sewer systems to their neighbors whenever In a report released by the University of Michigan in late 1973, possible. We need to persuade city officials to put this issue on the Professor Walter J. Weber Jr. stated, "If we are to have clean water ballot in the next available election. Let the residents of Hastings in the future, we must begin implementing recently developed decide if the city should sell a valuable resource to area residents advanced wastewater treatment techniques ... An aware public is — or use it as a means to control development outside of city limnow demanding not only that water flowing from taps be clean, but its also that water in the natural environment be clean." Not only will the extension of sewer and water services help us In the spring of 1973, Michigan State University held a seminar clean up area lakes and streams, it will bring the residents of to explain the importance of its $2.2 million dollar statewide Water Hastings new revenue, reducing their cost of running the city’s Quality Management Project. sewage treatment facility, and will give the city new revenue for The project, which provided alternatives to discharging wastes future expansions. into our streams, has been described as "one of the most important programs of any university in the United States," said Dr. Milton Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Muelder, MSU vice president for research and development. As I turned the pages of the Banner and read about the city’s sewer history, one compelling point prevailed: the importance Vote on line at www.hastingsbanner.com experts placed on processing sewage for the good of our lakes, streams and public health. For years now, Hastings officials have found themselves getIf we plan to preserve and protect our natural environment, then ting in the news over sewer and water extensions. Neighboring its imperative we get as many of the county’s dense developments townships and area lake dwellers have had their eyes on the on municipal systems. That’s why I’ve supported merging all of city's modern sewage treatment plans where the raw sewage the county’s municipal sewage disposal systems under a single could be pumped into the city system, destroying bacterial county-wide governance. In the long run, it would save taxpayers organisms for the protection of public health. money while protecting all of the natural waterways we all enjoy. All of the county’s municipal sewer systems were financed with The question: Do you think the city should put the issue of a combination of state, federal and local monies, so the county taxallowing extensions to city voters? payers should have a say in how and where we process sewage. Yes or No Now that Pennock Hospital is requesting sewer and water serv- logged in to the system, taxpayers also can perform several other functions, including requesting an e-mail confirmation of their transaction, viewing payment history, and updating or changing bank information. “The new online payment feature is another example of how the state is making it easy for business to be done in Michigan,” said State Treasurer Robert J. Kleine. “This will allow businesses to comply with state tax laws in a convenient and secure way.” The department will continue to allow EFT Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. payments to be made over the phone. Regardless of whether the payments are made by phone or online, taxpayers will have the convenience of scheduling a payment in advance. Taxes eligible for online EFT payments include sales, use, withholding, single business tax annual return, Michigan Business Tax (MBT) estimates, MBT extensions, MBT annual return, tobacco tax, motor fuel taxes, IFTA Motor Carrier, and 911 payments. For more information on making payments How important is May election? by EFT, visit www.michigan.gov/biztaxpayments. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 The May election, for many school districts in our area, has become the “school election,” with millage proposals and board of education candidates. How important is it to you in making sure people get to the polls? Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Bannon Backhus Janis Double, Prairieville: “There are many issues facing school districts, including Delton. It is really important that people elect school board members who have the best interests of the community at heart.” Larry Arnold, Delton: “I certainly hope that people get out and vote. In our area, it is important the school board understand keeping jobs in the community.” Joe Gabos, Doster: “It is really important that residents get interested in the local government. Elections are an essential part of the picture.” Stormey Rhodes, Hastings: “I think selecting good school board members is important. They set the tone for the school district, and it is important that they keep education first.” Velma Endsley, Hastings: “It is always important to vote. Schools and their success are important to the health of the community.” Cathy Fairchild, Middleville: “I think people should definitely be informed about the people running for office and the issues facing school districts.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 5 Three cheers for our history, freedoms, past liberty To the editor: This is a clear message to the Baby Boomer generation that has grown up knowing that freedoms were a way of life in America. Through all the Democratic administrations and also the Republican administrations, we lived by our founders’ documents called the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. None of the 44 U.S. Presidents ever started procedures to develop programs to go against any of our freedoms like this current president is doing. Yes. President Richard Nixon took this country off the gold standard for backing the currency in the early 1970s which was totally wrong. Being born back in 1948, just after World War II and before the Korean War, I know that this country has always been at the forefront to help its allies when the time came for us to go to battle. No one ever should had gone against the President John Kennedy’s message to the world that “we are the protectors of the world.” It’s not the job of any administration official to go around the world and put down this country and our military for any of our historical actions. I think its time for all of the Baby Boomers who care to start to ask questions of their congressional representatives about how they voted on matters that concern us. One question should be: How do you feel, Mr. or Mrs. , about this state’s auto companies and the supplying vendor companies that help them, (not the workers) but the companies themselves? Don’t give us the party line, just your own true opinion, since we are now going to own large shares of General Motors and Chrysler companies. Also, how do you feel about eliminating about 30 percent of this states job bas through decisions that surround the auto industry? , how Another question, Mr. or Mrs. did you vote when it came to the bailouts or other huge spending packages? Did you just vote party line or did you decide to listen to your people back home in your district (True answers only please). Would you vote for a line item veto if it’s brought back up again for the 100th time (yes or no)? Why is our government dead set against the private sector to get us out of this bad economy that we are in lately? Whatever happened to the good old days when your name was as good as gold if you kept your credit up? Where you could go and get a honest loan (not a subprime mortgage joke loan) from your local lending place with few problems and usually secure it was a shake of the hand of the banker (who usually knew you would pay it off as soon as you could manage to do it). Now, we’re into 2009, and our country is in the tank with no end in sight. Our government says that the problem is the way we have been doing business for 230 years. Capitalism is no good. It creates too many problems and greed. Do we have to accept Uncle Sam is the only way out of this mess? Do we have to accept that our government’s spending us into bankruptcy is our only option? How about everyone “stop playing the blame game” and starts to take action to create a plan to get this country back on track? John Kennedy had a plan for landing on the moon in 10 years; it worked. So now it’s time to get all our citizens off their cell phones, Iphones and get busy to create a plan through the private sector Baby Boomers and anyone else to get this country back on track to be the best place in this world any person would want to come to legally (it’s time to stop allowing illegal entries into this country for the purpose of taking our card-carrying American jobs, and our medical benefits). Lady Liberty wants anyone to join us who has earned the right to be a citizen, so earn it. What is it that every level of government (schools, city/townships, county, state and even at the national level), everyone must have monuments or projects built with their names on them with taxpayers money so that they can say “I did this for the area. So many times money wasn’t spent right and it was wasted and way over budget. If they could let all companies (private sector or union) compete under a real contract, the project or monument would have been finished on time and under budget. Guess what is coming up very soon it’s time for Congress’ job review in either 2010 or 2012. It doesn’t remember when, remember. Your friends in the media will not help you out when their opinion numbers go in the toilet. The silent majority knows when to speak out loudly and when it counts both at the state and the federal level. The April 15 demonstrations were just for the media. When it counts, we remember what you did to our retirement savings, our quality of life and how you just blew off millions of “Iguess-the-experienced-American-worker-isnot-needed-any-longer-jobs.” So to my Baby Boomer generation who used to think, “if you worked hard to get ahead” so that you could have that place up north to relax and we could maybe somehow help our kids out a little and even relax somehow. You’ve just been had my friends. So go back to reading about all the true news you can about what is going on in this country. Don’t think government is the only answer for your future, especially when it comes to your future needs, medically or financially. It’s time for all of us to sit down at every level of government and debate issues and come to a common sense conclusion. So many times, pressure groups decide policy these days. This is America, the land where the people decide their fate, not just a few. To all the silent majority out there, speak now or forever hold your peace. Your country needs you and your ideas. You have allowed the system to run without your input. You have allowed your tax money to be spent however someone else wanted it to be doled out. Where have you been? Stephen Jacobs, Hastings Vote no on May 5 millage increase To the editor: The reason for my letter is to explain why I am encouraging you to vote “no” on the upcoming school election on May 5. At the outset, I have nothing against the school board, superintendent, and the teachers. They all perform valuable service and are dedicated to the students of Hastings. The same applies to engineers, CPAs, politicians, factory workers, and the employees of the service industry who some have equal education as teachers and who are also dedicated employees. In today’s economy, I would like to share a short story regarding a family of four. The mother and father were both professional people and have been laid off or terminated from their jobs and are having a hard time making it on unemployment checks, feeding the family, paying a house payment, and car payment and today living without any health insurance. I could give you more examples of people in Barry County in the same situation as this family. You probably know someone also and there are thousands more in the US. I feel that the school board, except for Gene Haas, were not good stewards of the taxpayer money when they signed the new contract with the teachers union and support staff under the conditions of today’s economy. There are many people working who have not seen a raise in three or four years and are being told be thankful that they have a job. The teachers union got a raise of approximately 3 percent and the support staff just got 1.5 percent. Just what was the board thinking? Grand Rapids Public Schools has been without a contract for over two years. President Obama has frozen the salaries for his complete staff and has encouraged Congress to do the same. This raise will add thousands to future budgets and the schools cannot be assured that the state will be paying more than $7,000 per student, since there are millions in debt in Lansing all ready. Another item on the teacher’s contract is that they receive a health benefit (MESSA) of approximately $15,000 per year, and these continue to retirement. I personally pay over $400 per month for health insurance. The average employee gets a health benefit of about $8,000 per year. Regarding the teacher’s contract on retirement, the cost will be thousands of dollars to future budgets. Most of all companies for at least 10 years have offered a 401K for retirement with no contribution by the company but the employee saves for his own retirement. The retirement package for a teacher with 30 years of service is over $31,000 per year. This is more than a lot of people in the Hastings area make in a year. On the building report, here again the school board members have not been good stewards of the taxpayer money. The last time the public gave money to repair the buildings was when it was included in the building of the pool and community center. I wanted the pool very much since a group of men were driving to Wayland three times a week. For $25 additional in property taxes I felt it was a good investment. I used the pool for many years until they kept the water so cold just for the swim team. That is why I now pay the Pennock Wellness Center to swim since they keep the water much warmer. This was the first time I ever voted for a school millage and worked to get it passed. I believe on building repairs the board should apply money to a budget item and not give up for salaries, and repair the buildings as you would your own home. In my opinion the board should have enough money to put in the building fund. The 3 percent given in wages could have repaired most if not all of the repairs needed to the school system. Incidently, the average salary for the teachers are over $80,000 per year. I ask you, do you make this much with the outrageous benefit package? I do not feel the school system warrants this tax increase and that is why I encourage you to vote no on the millage increase and send a clear message to the board, you must be better stewards of the taxpayers money. The teachers union is heading the same direction as the auto industry is because of personal greed, and one day the taxpayers will say enough and no more. Ted Bustance Hastings Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. The Revue presents... The Tri-River Museum Network, consisting of 18 area historical societies in the vicinity of the Flat, Grand and Thornapple rivers, will host its seventh annual free museum tour Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Maps and additional information can be obtained at any of the museums on the tour. Participating local museums include Charlton Park Village and Museum (above), Lake Odessa Depot, Freeport Museum and the Bowne Township museum and school near Alto. The network serves as a support group for these small local treasures and is hosting the “Spring Into the Past” tour as a promotional event to raise awareness and generate interest. Hoekstra to speak in Hastings May 8 Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Peter Hoekstra will be at Hastings’ Walldorff Brewpub Friday, May 8, where he will be the keynote speaker at the Barry County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner. Hoekstra, 55, has represented Michigan’s 2nd district in Congress since 1993. He formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination March 30. “We’re very excited to have a candidate for governor make a stop in Hastings,” said party chairman Ben Geiger. “It’s not often that Barry County residents have an opportunity like this.” The Lincoln Day Dinner is the county GOP’s annual fundraiser as well as night of recognition for Barry County’s Republican elected officials. Other guests at the event will include state representatives Brian Calley (R-Portland) and Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) and State Sen. Patty Birkholz (RSaugatuck). Tickets to the event are $35 and can be reserved by logging onto www.barrygop.org or by contacting Geiger at 269-838-8679. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM 232 West Grand Street • Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (269) 948-4400 • FAX (269) 948-4425 Web Site: www.hassk12.org A Building & Site Improvement Fund Proposal, What’s Up With That? By Richard S. Satterlee Superintendent of Schools If you’re a homeowner like me, you know it’s never a pleasant experience when a service person says it’s time to replace our furnace or roof. But in order to maintain the value of your home-one of the biggest investments you’ve ever made-you come up with the money, even if it means dipping into savings or putting off a muchneeded vacation. It’s a fact, too, that our school buildings in Hastings often need major repairs. We need to keep them in great shape not only for the safety of our students, but also to provide students with an environment conducive for learning. For example, the roof system in parts of Hastings Middle School is nearing the end of its useful life. The Science lab at Hastings High School needs to be restructured to meet the requirements of the MERIT curriculum. If any one of these items or the many others facing the school system needed to be replaced this year, the money to pay for it would have to be taken from the Hastings Area School System’s general fund budget. This budget covers student educational needs, providing funding for such things as up-to-date textbooks, computers, salaries and supplies. In Hastings, we want to preserve those precious dollars for student needs and we are certain we have come up with the best plan to do just that. Michigan law allows school systems to ask district voters to levy millage to create an “improvement fund” intended solely for the purpose of keeping school facilities in good repair. That’s what we’re asking voters to consider on May 5th. At the annual school election, a ballot question will ask voters to approve a levy of one mill for a period of five years. If voters support this levy for the Hastings Area School System, it will generate approximately $534,000 annually. Assuming the state equalized value is fifty percent of the value of a home, the owner of a home in Hastings Area School System’s District that has a market value of $100,000, would pay an additional $50 per year in property taxes, or less than one dollar per week. It is important to note that sinking funds are restrictive. They cannot be used to pay salaries of district employees, create new school programs, or pay for routine custodial services, preventive maintenance, or minor repairs. What they can be used for are purchasing, erecting, remodeling, or repairing facilities, site acquisitions or improvements, and acquiring or installing technology infrastructure. Some examples of what we could use the fund for include electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, tuck pointing, and paving. 06690836 Main Street Theatre House 301 N. Main St. Nashville, MI Friday, May 1 at 7pm Saturday, May 2 at 3 & 7pm Sunday, May 3 at 3pm Friday, May 8 at 7pm Saturday, May 9 at 7pm Sunday, May 10 at 3 pm Doors open 30 minutes before curtain Children’s Musical Producer Bill Reynolds Director Hollie Auten Museums offering free spring tours Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8 Children 12 and under $5 NEW Reserved seating available by emailing therevue@yahoo.com or calling Pat at 517-749-1229 Establishing a building and improvement fund makes good financial sense. It not only helps the district meet immediate needs, but sets aside reserves to address future needs as well. Other nearby school districts agree that there is wisdom in setting up such a reserve fund. The entire Hastings Area School System is keenly aware of how fortunate we are to work in this community. Time and again, the Hastings community has supported our efforts to provide the best education for our children in a safe and pleasant environment. As lucky as the staff is, we know the students who attend our schools are the true beneficiaries of the Hastings community’s continuous goodwill. For those who have questions about the sinking fund proposal, please call me at 948-4400 and I will be happy to provide more information. Thank you for being an informed voter. 77533895 �Page 6 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Senate unveils plan to return HAL programs to Michigan Department of State To help streamline government and balance the state budget, the Michigan Senate this week unveiled a legislative package that will eliminate the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL), and return its programs to the Department of State. “As Michigan faces a staggering budget deficit, we must explore every opportunity to save taxpayer dollars,” said Sen. Cameron S. Brown, R-Fawn River Township. “This bipartisan plan will save money by consolidating HAL, while preserving programs dedicated to Michigan’s history and heritage.” Governor Jennifer Granholm announced plans to eliminate the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries in her 2009 State of the State address. In her budget presentation, she proposed moving the programs into six different departments. Elimination of administrative staff, including 23 full-time employees, would amount to nearly $2 million in savings. The 25-bill, bipartisan package will eliminate HAL as a department and move its programs to the Michigan Department of State. “People across the state testified about the importance of keeping the department’s various components together,” said Sen. Tom George, R-Texas Township, chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on HAL. “If we want to protect our heritage and ensure that our children learn about our unique history, then it makes sense to keep our commitment to history under one umbrella.” Many of these programs were formerly under the Michigan Department of State before the existence of HAL. The Senate is expected to act on the measures in the coming months. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Paul Timothy Strefling Glenn Schondelmayer 77534143 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the WorldWide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Hugh Dickinson, Supply Priest. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Four Sunday of Easter - May 3Communion 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Movie/Pizza 4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discover-grace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 3 p.m. Daughter Tea; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - NAPS last day! Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Paul Timothy Strefling, 4/11/90 - 4/19/09 He is survived by mother, Theresa (Young); sister, Marie. A memorial service was held April 28, 2009 at the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI. Visitation will also be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Dorr, MI on Friday May 1st at 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Coronation into Eternity on May 2nd at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Epiphany Lutheran, Dorr or VFW National Home for Children, Eaton Rapids c/o "Paul's Projects". Paul W. Drenthe HASTINGS - Paul W. Drenthe, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born January 26, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lambert and Virginia (Polley) Drenthe. Paul attended Fenger High School in Chicago, Illinois. He married Mary Jane Birch in May of 1942. He joined the Navy during World War II. Paul was a pipe fitter in Illinois and worked for Kroger and A&P. Paul and Mary Jane moved to Hastings in 1974. He started his own refrigeration repair business, and later went to work for Pennock Hospital in maintenance and retired in 1982. Paul was a member of Saint Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church in Irving, and the VFW Post in Hastings, Middleville and Nashville. Paul loved to tinker in his garage and was a skilled carpenter, there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or build. He loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank Drenthe and Raymond Drenthe; a sister, Virginia Kent and beloved daughter Janet Louise Pape. Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jane Drenthe; a daughter and son-in-law, Doug and Barb Benner; a daughter, Patricia (James) McGuire of California; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and special friend's Jim and Donna Brown. Papa as his grandchildren called him will be sadly missed. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, April, 28, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, RT. Rev. David Hustwick officiating. Memorials can be made to St Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings, MI. 49058. or Thornapple Garden Club Scholarship "Walk Gently on the Good Earth" through Barry Community Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). MIDDLEVILLE - Glenn Schondelmayer age 83, lifelong resident of Middleville passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born April 1, 1926 the son of Carner and Clara Schondelmayer and was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He served his country as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II from 1944-1946. Glenn married Patty L. Cummings in South Bend Indiana on September 21, 1946. She sadly preceded him in death on July 11, 1995. Glenn was a barber in the Hastings and Middleville area for 31 years, and a welcome fixture at Geukes Market throughout his life. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers. A true lover of the outdoors, Glenn enjoyed farming, hunting, snowmobiling, and loved to walk along the creek and fence lines of the land he so loved. He delighted in the arrival of a newborn calf on the farm and the renewal of life it represented. Glenn is survived by his wife, Marcia (Solomon) Schondelmayer; his children Dianna (Richard) Overmire, Sandy (Barbara) Schondelmayer, Susan Stiver, Julie (Frank) Wigda; grandchildren, Todd Overmire, Brently (Becky) Overmire, Christopher Overmire, Kelly Schondelmayer, Kary (Mike) Henning, Tracy (Chip) George, Paige Stiver, Derek Stiver and four great-grandchildren. Glenn also found special joy with Marcia's family, Bonnie (Jeff) Meredith, Kimberly (Jim) Hilton, Nikki Meredith, Kourtney Meredith, Dani Meredith, Ryan Hilton and Marisa Hilton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carner and Clara Schondelmayer; sister Marjorie; brother Forrest, and granddaughter Renee infant daughter of Sandy and Carolyn. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Thornapple Emergency Services, and Barry Community Hospice for their wonderful care. In the spirit of Glenn's love of family gatherings, friends and family are invited to a Remembrance and Celebration of Life which will be held at his home at 1900 N. M37 Highway on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 2 p.m. into the evening. In lieu of flowers please consider a charitable contribution in Glenn's name to Barry County Relay for Life or Barry County Agricultural Fair Improvement Fund C/O Barry Community Foundation. Burial with Military Honors will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Jeannetta Rose Hayes HASTINGS - Jeannetta Rose Hayes, age 86 of Hastings passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1922 to James E. and Ida Elizabeth (Keumpel) Kidder in Bowne Township, Freeport. She married Roy Hayes, Sr. in January 1951 in Hastings. Her work experiences include; serving at Candyland, Hastings Manufacturing during WWII, Tiki Bar as a waitress and cook, OneHour Martinizing where she was a laundress including the ironing of military uniforms, and Wash King Laundromat. The biggest portion of her life she worked on the family farm; both in her childhood and her married life. She was very hard worker. She loved a big garden, and enjoyed the canning of her harvest. She loved her chickens and even raised heifers and steers from a bottle that she was very fond of. She especially loved family get-togethers, house parties, having fun, and dancing. She was a very out-spoken person. You always knew where you stood with her. She never minced any words about it. Sometimes her sharp witticism was quit stinging. But, she had a good heart and enjoyed pretty things. Besides her children and grandchildren her passions in life were making quilts, doing needle point, and she was a beautiful cook. She was noted throughout the area for her home- made breads, rolls, mincemeat, sugar and molasses cookies, and her homed churned butter. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Hayes, Sr.; siblings, Joseph Kidder, Kenneth Kidder, Donald Kidder and Betty Mathews; daughter-in-law, Cathy Kidder; son-in-law, Mark Kime; granddaughters, Roxanne Kidder and Heather Marie Hayes. Jeannetta is survived by her children, Mickey Kidder of Hastings, Sheila (Roger) Love of Bellevue, Gail (Fred) Wagner of Hastings, Harmony Kime of Grand Rapids and Roy Hayes, Jr. of Hastings; sister-in-law, Mary Kidder; grandchildren, Edwin, Sherry Lynn, Fredrick, Jeffrey Lynn, Edward, Amber, Carmony Jean, Rexanne, Naichelle, Eric, Mitchell and Korrie; 21 great grandchildren and a great number of nieces and nephews. Jeannetta was at Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where funeral services were held on Monday April 27, 2009. Rev. Mike Kemper officiated and a private interment followed in Freeport Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent but instead, donations in her name may be directed to Barry Community Hospice, Thornapple Manor’s Whispering Way or the charity of your choice. Please share a memory of Jeannetta with her family at www.lauerfh.com. Evelyn G. Humphreys HASTINGS - Evelyn G. Humphreys, of Hastings, passed away April 28, 2009. Evelyn was born August 28, 1933 in Livonia, the daughter of Edgar and Maryann (Miesiaczek) Humbarger. Evelyn attended Clarenceville High School and spent most of her adult life in Farmington, but chose St. Helen and Hastings for her retirement years. On November 18, 1950 she married William Humphreys and he preceded her in death in 1984. A homemaker, Evelyn enjoyed crocheting and gardening, but most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Steve) Olive of Pontiac, Linda (Art) Devine of Delton, Sandra Smith of Auburn Hills, and Carol Leski of Middleville; sisters, Rosalie (Pete) Burillo and Dolores (Jim) Olive; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and her dog, Lucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; brothers, Jim, Ron, Ed and Ken Humbarger and a sister, Marie Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 2, 2009, 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., at The Servant Church of St. Alexander, 2785 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills. Interment will take place in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Red Cross will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. David M. Townsend Sr. JENSEN BEACH, FLORIDA - David M. Townsend Sr. of Jensen Beach, Florida, formerly of Gull Lake, passed away April 15, 2009, at Summerville Assisted Living in Jensen Beach Florida. David was born in Hastings, and lived in Jensen Beach for 23 years, coming from Gull Lake. He was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the Army Air Corps. David was a member of the Jensen Beach Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Marie (Henton) Townsend; a daughter, Sheri Hendricks of Jensen Beach, FL; a son, David Townsend of Fort Lauderdale, FL; a grandson, Michael Westerlund of Muskegon; and three great grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, May 2, 2009, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Interment will take place in the Henton family plot in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, will be appreciated. Esther M. Bernard DELTON - Esther M. Bernard, of Delton, passed away December 21, 2008, in Kalamazoo. Esther was born in Empire, MI on June 2, 1915, the daughter of Lujay and Ellen (Drow) Pelky. As a registered nurse, Esther assisted her husband Dr. Prosper G. Bernard, whom she married in 1945, at the Bernard Hospital and the Bernard Clinic in Delton, where they delivered over 400 babies. Following the closing of the hospital and clinic, Dr. and Mrs. Bernard established the Bernard Historical Society and Museum in 1962, the society and museum is an important part of south-west Barry County history. Esther was a long time member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and the Inter Lakes Garden Club. She was a beautiful seamstress, and enjoyed baking, ceramics and flower gardening. Esther is survived by a step-daughter, Venice Bryant of Toms River, NJ; sisters, Evelyn Hutchins, of Hesperia, Sister Theresa Pelky R.S.M., of Farmington Hills, and Lillian Pelky of Port Angeles, WA; a brother, Philip Pelky of Empire; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Prosper G. Bernard; a step son, Prosper Bernard; five brothers and a sister. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Saturday, May 2, 2009, 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Fr. David Adams, celebrant. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society or St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 7 Area Obituaries Morris C. Brandt Arloa M. Newton Enyarts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Richard Enyart and Rose Marie Kiel were married on April 24, 1959. They are the parents of Kent (Ann) Enyart, Laurie VandenBerg, Denise (Mark) Chamberlin. They have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. They are owners of Mullenhurst Golf Course and plan a 50th celebration at a later date. Sinclair-Ter Mors HASTINGS - Arloa M. (Kidder) Newton, age 81 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Tendercare in Hastings. Arloa was born August 30, 1927, the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude Kidder. She lived in Hastings her entire life and was employed at Viking Corp. from 1945 to 1974. Arloa always brought a smile to your face with that gleam in her eyes and the words of hello and "hallelujah" for everyone she met. She befriended all, and was much loved by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed singing and spending time at the COA. The love for life, her humor and her determination helped her to cope with the hardships of her life. Her greatest joy and love went to her children and especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Arloa is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Gertrude Kidder; her sisters, Irma Patterer, Doris Swan, and Yvonne (Bonnie) Edwards; her brothers, Mike Kidder, Eugene Jr. Kidder, and Lawrence Kidder. Arloa is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Earl) Gregory; her son Terry Newton (Peg Lewis); as well as grandchildren Sarrah, Joe, Jamie, Joshua, Justin, and Jonathon; great grandchildren, Morgan and Brett. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 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Richard May Doll II, Shelbyville and Cristal Sylvia Jimenez, Shelbyville. Mark Allen Dornbush, Middleville and Rebecca Ann Zylstra, Middleville. Jeremy Michael Greenman, Nashville and Kristin Katherine Widenhoper, Vermontville. Paul Thomas Hodgson, Hastings and Barbara Sue Burger, Hastings. Trent James Keech, Plainwell and Laura Jean Hale, Plainwell. Stephen John Shear, Middleville and Nicole Ann Bowens, Wayland. Bradley John Waddell, Middleville and Desiree Nicole Jaworowski, Caledonia. • FREE ESTIMATES • on graduating from Take BEFORE THE POWER Charge GOES OUT My promise of CHANGE: FRESH OR SILK ARRANGEMENTS Amanda Hurless Spring storms are on the way! VOTE FOR: 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET Marriage Licenses 77534312 Morris C. “Bub” Brandt, of Hastings, passed away on April 28, 2009 peacefully in the comfort of his home. Morris was born in Assyria Township on September 25, 1915, the son of the late Irving and Dorah (Strickland) Brandt. Morris was raised in Assyria Township, lived thirteen years in Muskegon and lived his most recently in Hastings. Morris retired from Kellogg’s after 30 years. He farmed the family farm and built homes for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving three years in Africa and Italy. He was a member of the VFW and Kellogg’s 25 year club. Morris married the love of his life Neva Cole in 1938. He loved spending time with his wife, family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, baseball and bowling. He is survived by his wife Neva; his two children, Larry and Jeanne Brandt of Nashville, Judy (Brandt) and Ron Grasmeyer of Muskegon; grandchildren, Kimmie (Kulikowski) and Mike Rivers of White Pigeon, Kirk and DeAnna Kulikowski of Hastings, Brian Brandt of Dowling, Barry and Elizabeth Brandt of Charlotte; six great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sister, Maxine (Brandt) and Robert Benson of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Nyla Bechtel and Doris Goff; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl Brandt, Clyde Brandt and sister Bertha Rolfe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, in Hastings Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings . You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Michael and Patti Sinclair of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Lee Sinclair to Johannes (J.T.) Hendrik Ter Mors. He is the son of Hendrik and Kathy Ter Mors of Brighton. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2003 graduate of Michigan State University. She is currently employed at Hantz Financial in Midland. The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of Brighton High School and a 2001 graduate of Northwood University. He is currently employed at Hantz Financial in Saginaw. A June 20, 2009 wedding is planned at English Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. 77534295 Certified Financial Planning Randy Teegardin, CFP.® Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Investment opportunities include non deposit investments which are: Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Mom deserves to be waited on this Mother’s Day! Don’t make her stand in a buffet line – we have a special menu planned just for her! Sunday, May 10 11 am to 3 pm Reservations Suggested Girls’ Night Out Thursday, May 7 – 5 to 9 pm Shop and Dine Downtown Hastings Join us for fashion shows, food and drink specials – before, during and after! Guys’ Night Out – Friday, May 8 Live Music – Sea Shanty Bikini Fashion Show Food and Drink Specials Only at the County Seat Lounge! Fun starts at 7 p.m.! Outdoor Patio Now Open South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 For upcoming events: www.countyseatlounge.com 77534049 �Page 8 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Friday evening there is to be a dinner at Fellowship Hall with serving starting at 5:30 p.m. Following the meal will be entertainment in the church with opening music by Karl and Julie Klynstra followed by returning singer Rob Pearson of Portland who sings Elvis-style, hymns and Christian music. He has performed here at an earlier occasion. Saturday and Sunday bring the annual TriRiver Museums tour with the Lake Odessa Depot Complex on the list. Both buildings will be open with hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Advance publicity listed all the museums open these hours, but Ionia is having a bridal shower on Saturday so their open hours are Sunday only. At each stop a punch card is available. The suggestion is that visitors at each museum visited during the summer. Those with 10 or more punches will be entered in a drawing for cash prizes. Most of the museums will have exhibits of military items, fire department gear or police displays. At Lake Odessa, the Garden Club will be having its annual plant exchange on Saturday forenoon. Plants can be had for a donation. Bring extras if you like. The Lakewood News last week had an obituary for Colene Childs of Mackinaw City. Close cousins of her husband are Ann Cusack of Hastings, Joan Hansen, Dan Ingall, Donald Bippley, Dawn Ingall, Bill Bulling, Barbara Frost, Susan Lake and others. Before his consulting business, husband John was a professor at Wayne State University. His parents John Robert and Myrtle (Williams) Childs came to Lake Odessa to live after their retirement as school superintendent in several Michigan towns. The red cross Blood Mobile was in town on Monday. There were 77 presenters and 69 successful donors. The annual CROP Walk was held on Sunday with dozens of walkers arrayed in rain gear, prepared for whatever the weather. There were sprinkles during the opening fes- tival but the show went on as planned, including food, games, a clown and registration indoors. The lead and last walkers carried placards. They had police assistance for crossing busy Jordan Lake Highway at Second Street. Water stations were set up along the way. The Depot Complex was site of a rummage sale Friday and Saturday. One unique display had instructional phonograph records with topics on poetry, dramatic readings as well as a wide variety of music. The sixth annual festival of tables was held at St. Edward’s Family Center Saturday with 28 beautiful tables. They ranged in decor from John Deere theme to fine china and crystal. Several of the tables even had chair covers. These, too, ranged from John Deere shirts to tulle bows. It was easy to spend nearly the first hour inspecting the tables. Printed brochures relating the theme of each and the hostesses who had prepared the tables, complete with linens, silver, dishes and decorations. Shirley McMillen, co-president of Friends of the Library, was emcee for the day. She introduced key people including the many Friends who prepared the lovely lunch. High school honors students were servers. Many door prizes were provided by local merchants. The entertainer was Shari Wohlfert, a teacher from Clinton County, who regaled her audience with stories from her hectic life and also words of wisdom. Her admonition to greet friends with “I am glad you are breathing” was carried out by many of her audience, even the next day. Roger Winkler was the winner of a 50/50 drawing at the Depot Saturday. He had purchased what proved to be the winning ticket. With no purchase except for a dinner ticket, 20 people were door prize winners at the Portland Federal Credit Union dinner on Saturday at Ionia. Both Carol and Jerry Engle were winners of a nice bill (money). The West Berlin Church is having a Trash to Treasure sale Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1. They will run until 3 p.m. both afternoons with a special bag sale from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. A few months ago, a real estate transfer was listed in the Shoppers Guide. Upon inquiry, we learn that the church is to have the grange hall removed by workmen who will reuse the lumber. Then the church can expand to the east. The Grange was diminished to having only seven members. For years, the lower floor of the Berlin Center Grange was used for voting by the township. Since completion of the Berlin-Orange fire barn on David Highway, voting and other township business is done there, eliminating the renal/use of the Grange Hall. Warm temperatures of the past week have brought forth all manner of spring flowers tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths and also today we note that rhubarb appears big enough to pluck. Correction: A story in last week’s edition of the Hastings Banner erroneously reported that a fund for the Hall/Neymeiyer family has been set up through the Barry Community Foundation. As of press time this week, no bank account had been set up. They were one of two families lost all of their possessions in a duplex fire on South Jefferson Street in Hastings April 16. Facial, Gift s Manicure, Certificate Pedicure Available $ 25 Style, Make-Up, Facial 00 $ 77534498 Are You Looking to Build or Remodel? Call for your prom appointment!!! 00 20 $ 00 20 at: www.hbabarrycounty.com NEW CINDERELLA HAIR EXTENSIONS HUMAN HAIR! Lots of fun colors! 20% OFF PRODUCTS EVERY DAY! 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Does he wear any other jewelry? I've been married for 23 years to a great guy who puts on his wedding ring only for major social events. He doesn't like jewelry and never has. If her husband doesn't like to wear his ring every day, she might ask if he'll wear it for AFTER HOURS 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 Your Prom Headquarters! • Tuxedo Rentals The Dear Annie: My sister and I are giving my niece a bridal shower. Is it true that you have to give a party favor to each guest who attends? I've never seen this done, but it has been a while since I've been to a shower. My sister claims it is the new thing, but the shower is costing enough, and we are also providing nuts, mints, cake and game gifts. She also said guests should receive gifts at weddings, too. I attended two weddings recently and didn't get a gift. Am I just old-fashioned? — Must Know Dear Must: Party favors at showers and weddings have become more popular but are absolutely not mandatory. If the bride insists and you don't want to go over your budget, try little picture frames (which may also be used as place cards), small wrapped packages of candy or something that ties in with your theme. Ring might be unwanted jewelry 234 N. Main, Nashville ® Dear Annie: My 29-year-old son and his wife have two young children. My oldest grandson and I were very close. I babysat, took him swimming, took him to the park and the library, taught him to ride a bike and accompanied him to Sunday school. Four years ago, my daughter-in-law, “Amanda,” accused me of talking about her behind her back. This was not true. She told my son he wasn't allowed to visit me unless she was present. Then she started complaining about me. Finally, she said my son couldn't speak to me anymore and I wasn't allowed to see my grandson. She also cut off my son's father and stepfather, leaving only her family. My grandson was devastated he couldn't see his favorite Grammie. This campaign of hers came at a bad time in my life, since I was going through an amicable but protracted divorce. Friends encouraged me to move back home to North Carolina. I waited a year, but my son never spoke to me or acknowledged my cards and gifts, so I left town. I've since had difficulty finding employment and am living with friends. A year ago, I had triple bypass heart surgery. Without my knowledge, a friend emailed Amanda and begged her to allow my son to speak to me, saying I might not survive the operation. Amanda e-mailed me directly, saying she spoke to my son about it and they both refuse to speak to me because she and I "didn't see eye to eye." I was shocked at their cold-hearted cruelty. Even though I've healed from surgery, my heart is still broken. Lately, I've been thinking I am better off without them because they must be horrible people to treat me so despicably. Please tell other young women that demanding control over their husbands causes heartache to everyone and will eventually come back to hurt them, as well. — Heartbroken in N.C. Dear Heartbroken: We agree that what goes around comes around. It's sad that your daughter-in-law isn't willing to allow her husband to have a relationship with his family. It's even sadder that your son permits this. If you wish to send cards or gifts to your son and grandchildren, continue to do so even if there is no response. You never know what the future holds. But otherwise, find things in your life that make you happy. Be a surrogate grandmother to others' grandchildren. Keep active and create a family out of your friends. Guests can be ‘showered’ with gifts “ S t r etchi n g ” 620 S. BROADWAY, MIDDLEVILLE, MI Heart is still broken over family Big City Selection at a Small Town Price starting at $69 (any vest and tie included) with local pick-up and local return special occasions. If he is loving in every way, the ring is a minor point. — Also Ringless, But I Know He Loves Me E-mail shows more than girlfriend tells Dear Annie: Five months ago, my girlfriend went to a job conference in Texas. When she came back, she used my computer and accidentally left her e-mail open. I found numerous pictures of her business trip, and several are of her sitting on the lap of another man. She looks happy and he has his hands wrapped around her. The last picture, the most worrisome, is of her standing up and hugging this man, looking at him as if they were about to kiss. I snooped a little more and found an e-mail from him telling her how special she was and that he "never went that far with a woman before at these conferences." My girlfriend told me that her married coworker was kissing another man. I heard another co-worker say, "What happens in Texas stays in Texas." I haven't mentioned anything about what I saw on the computer because I want to give my girlfriend the opportunity to tell me herself. I get the impression this secret is eating her up, and the result is, we are having serious problems. So, how do I tell her I've read her e-mail? — Confused in Tulsa Dear Tulsa: Honestly and soon. Tell your girlfriend she left her e-mail open after her trip and you saw the photographs of her with the other man. If she admits everything and you trust that she is telling the whole truth, you have a chance to put your relationship back on track. Otherwise, sorry to say, it's headed south. December and May romance has twist Dear Annie: I am a 50-something woman who has been single for nearly 20 years. I hadn't even had a date in the current century and filled my time with work, grown children, friends, volunteer activities and hobbies. I was lonely, but figured no relationship is better than a bad one. Recently, I became involved with a man who is 20 years younger. It's been fantastic, and honestly, we're just two people. I don't notice the age difference when I'm with him. I'm not writing for advice, because things are great right now. I have no expectations for a long-term future and am concentrating on living in the moment. But I would like to hear from your readers who have been in this situation and ask how they handled difficulties, especially from their families. I realize his parents and my children have concerns about emotional turmoil and possible financial opportunism, but shouldn't they be glad their loved one has companionship? We see lots of older men with younger women. Is there a double standard of acceptance? — Not Harold and Maude Dear Not Maude: Yes, as we often see in Hollywood, where older leading men are frequently (and sometimes ridiculously) paired with much younger women. But society can become accustomed to all kinds of combinations, including yours, and our mail indicates there are a great many older women who are quite happy with younger men. Any readers who want to weigh in are welcome to do so. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. • Corsages All the latest trends including Glitter, Rhinestone, Decorative DON’T FORGET Wire and Slap Bracelets MOTHER’S DAY • Boutonnieres • Vintage Jewelry IS SUNDAY, MAY 10TH Spring Bling - Unique Styles. 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On the dust jacket of the 1978, Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that: “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter We pick up the story again, just after the Potter, age 20, joined by Eaton County neighbors Erastus Jacobs and Edwin Spears crossed from southeastern Iowa into northeast Missouri on their way to California. The year is 1852. Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter The country was mostly prairie and the larger portion of it unsettled. Covered wagons were in sight every day, all pushing forward towards the same destination and the same golden opportunities that we were seeking. What settlers there were living on the route were willing to sell their property at a sacrifice in order to make the same venture that we were making. In fact, almost every family seemed afflicted with a severe case of “California Fever.” We had plenty of opportunities to trade our outfit for a good prairie farm. We reached St. Joseph on the first day of May, having made the trip from home in 24 days, which was a very good record indeed. We had reached the extreme border of civilization. It was now necessary for us to become part of a larger body of travellers for our mutual self protection since we were to cross a country at least 1,600 miles in extent that was occupied and controlled by roaming tribes of hostile Indians. At St. Joseph, we met a man named William Sherman who came from our own county in Michigan and who had driven an ox team hitched to a light twowheeled rig from his home to St. Joseph. We knew him by reputation as one of the best hunters and trappers in Michigan and succeeded in getting him to purchase a quarter interest in our outfit and to add his yoke of oxen to it. Mr. Sherman was about 50 years of age and a pioneer and frontiersman of the highest type. He proved to be of great help to us in many ways before reaching the gold fields, not only because of his ability as a hunter but also because of his constant good humor and clever wisdom which made him the arbiter of the many differences which arose between the members of our train. He was known to us as “Uncle Billy.” He added two good guns and two hunting dogs to our outfit, and the addition proved to be valuable to us during the next four months. Four days after reaching St. Joseph, we had organized a train of nine wagons with 36 yoke of oxen, 10 riding horses and six cows. Our party numbered 35 men with four ladies and two colored servants. Uncle Billy was the oldest and I was the youngest person in the train. The nine wagons represented nine different states, namely: Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan. The four ladies were young and unmarried and came two from New Orleans and two from Memphis. They were members of southern hunting clubs and were taking the land route to California for the purpose of hunting large game such as buffalo, elk and antelope. The two ladies from New Orleans accompanied their uncle, who was a polished southern gentleman and a noted hunter. This party had four yoke of oxen hitched to a large and heavy covered wagon which had been used as an express wagon on the streets of New Orleans. I remember that this wagon had a very high top, on the side of which was painted in great gilt letters, “Poydrass Street, New Orleans,” and that it attracted more attention than any other one I saw during the journey. This New Orleans party had come up the Mississippi River by boat to Memphis where by previous arrangement they met the party consisting of the other two ladies of our party and their two brothers who were also provided with a complete outfit. They all boarded the boat at Memphis for St. Joseph, and their combined outfit resembled a traveling arsenal. The ladies were dressed in bloomer costumes and each had a well trained mustang riding pony for her own use. There were two stout, healthy looking colored men, supposed to be slaves, with the party, who were brought along to do the work, such as cooking, driving teams, pitching tents and everything except guard duty, which it was stipulated, at the time they joined our train, they should not do. This party reached St. Joseph and went into camp near us on the second day after our arrival. Uncle Billy and his two dogs were the first to make their acquaintance, and before evening of the day of their arrival, the young ladies and he were practicing with their rifles at a target. The Indiana wagon was in charge of a man named Joseph Smith from St. Joseph County, who had crossed the plains in 1850 and had returned over the same route in 1951. Before we left St. Joseph on our long journey over the plains, we elected him captain of our train. He was about 40 years old, had been raised on the frontier and was a well known pioneer and hunter. He proved to us before the journey was over that we had made no mistake in electing him our captain. On that first evening together in camp, Uncle Billy related to us some of his experiences in the woods, and before we went to sleep that night, we had a complete history of himself, his wife and his son Paul, whom he had left on a farm in the dense forests of Michigan to make a living as best they could, while he made this journey to California to seek his fortune. Before we parted company with Uncle Billy, we became convinced that he never told one of his best stories unless his wife or his son Paul was connected with it. The number of teams waiting to be ferried across the Missouri was so great that four steam ferry boats were kept busy transporting them. Our train of nine wagons took its place in line on the night of the 5th of May, at least a half a mile from the ferry, to await its turn, and it was not until the afternoon of the next day that we were landed on the west bank of the raging Missouri. We made our first camp west of the Missouri in a dense grove of cottonwood and elm timber. The next morning it was raining as it had been doing for the last four days, but we nevertheless broke camp and made for the prairie which was only six miles away. We were all day in making this short distance, and I can truly say that it was the most uncomfortable day that I had ever experienced. When we reached the prairie, we found that all the emigrants who had crossed the river during the five previous days had gone into camp waiting for the rain to cease. It was a grand sight to look over the prairie as far as the eye could discern and see the new white-covered wagons and tents clustered here and there and the great number of horses and cattle, scattered in every direction, trying to get a bite of the short spring grass that had but just started to grow. It was estimated at the time that at least 10,000 emigrants were camped within a distance of 10 miles of this point. These men had cattle and horses enough to haul them, and supplies sufficient to last them during the trip of 1,600 miles through a country entirely uninhabited except by Indians. Each train had to guard its own stock to keep them from getting mixed up with others, and this was a considerable job where there were so many separate trains. (To be continued) Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES You can help move a mountain (of cash) In an uncertain economy, it’s natural for people to “tighten their belts” by cutting down on their spending. And yet by having too much cash on hand today, you could actually slow your progress toward your financial goals of tomorrow. Before we get to the possible pitfalls of hoarding cash, let’s consider your fellow Americans’ recent savings habits: • How much? In the last quarter of 2008, the personal savings rate was 2.9 percent, the highest level since the third quarter of 2001, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. • Where? People are putting their money in what they consider safe vehicles. At the end of 2008, the ratio of money market fund assets and bank savings deposits to stocks — as measured by the Wilshire 5000 Index, one of the broadest market indices — was 95.4 percent, according to Ned Davis Research. (Keep in mind that the Wilshire 5000 index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.) This ratio is the highest it’s been since money market accounts were created in the early 1980s. Of course, given the stock market decline, it’s not surprising that so much money is going into these accounts, because people are looking, above all else, to preserve their principal. Consequently, as a nation, we are now sitting on a “mountain” of cash. However, the trip up this mountain does not come free. While it’s true that these vehicles may help preserve your principal, they may not provide you with returns that can keep up with inflation, which means that the more of these instruments you own, and the longer you own them, the greater the likelihood that you will lose purchasing power. Furthermore, if you’re putting most of your assets into cash, you’re incurring “opportunity cost” — the chance to invest that money into vehicles that have the potential to provide the growth you need to help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. So here’s the situation: On the one hand, you have a tough economy and a stock market that has probably already saddled you with losses. On the other hand, you need to consider investing in stocks or other growth-oriented investments to help you reach your long-term goals. What’s the solution? Balance. There’s probably a place in your portfolio for short-term instruments whose chief benefit is helping to preserve your principal. But you may need to balance these holdings with investments that can potentially reward you with growth. The exact mix of assets depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and individual goals. In these days, you may need a leap of faith to invest some of your cash. But history is on your side: Downturns have typically been followed by market rallies. Plus, we will eventually see the unleashing of all that pent-up cash seeking higher returns, and that force should have a positive impact on the financial markets. It may feel comforting to have a lot of cash on hand. But if you’re going to be comfortable in the years ahead, you should consider putting some of that cash to work. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 77534146 �Page 10 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner HEROES, continued from page 2 Kat Smith stands with her boss, Lani Forbes, who was awarded the Emergency Service Award of Excellence CITY OF HASTINGS — PUBLIC NOTICE — ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 441 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 441 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 5, SECTION 90-313 (15) REGARDING CRISIS MENTORING HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th of April 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk 77534281 been, and continues to be dedicated to public service and the betterment of Barry County for RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE all residents ... (they) have been the voice for the voiceless. They have advocated services for people who society would sometimes rather forget ... They helped ensure that Barry County’s voice was always heard across the region and the state to ensure equality of access to substance abuse treatment services delivered by professional, competent staff ... They served so we can serve. They make a difference in people’s lives.” The Middle School Service Award of Excellence was bestowed upon Alicia Czarnecki, an eighth grade student at Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School in Middleville for her dedication to volunteerism community service. Czarnecki was nominated by her mother, Bridgett Czarnecki, who wrote that her daughter, “... has the type of personality that enjoys service and helping others. Whenever she has the opportunity to join a group at school, church, scouts, community or as an individual she gladly steps in to volunteer.” The honor student is a Cadet Girl Scout and Mackinac Island Honor Scout. She is involved in the youth group at Holy Family Parish in Caledonia and is on the yearbook staff at her school. She has completed two service projects as part of her involvement in Girl Scouts: a drive to provide cleaning products and other necessities for women at Green Gables Haven in Hastings and coordinating a blood drive for the Michigan Community Blood Center. The Small Business Award of Excellence was presented to Ken and Marge Radant, owners of WBCH-Barry Broadcasting Company. The couple was nominated by Julie DeBoer who said that they are involved in community service, “because of their true love for Barry County and its people.” Examples DeBoer gave of the Radants’ service to the community through their business include free community service announcements for schools, churches, community groups and nonprofit organizations; sponsoring events such as Gun lake Winterfest and Delton’s Founders Weekend; broadcasting the Hastings Christmas and Summerfest Parades; information about school closings, coverage of local sports, a shop-local ad campaign, covering local news, serving on the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, and more. Miss Delton 2008, Melissa Julian, and her court members, Sarah Heney, Stephanie Johnson, Aubrey Beeler and Janet Fase, were presented with the High School Service Award of Excellence for serving as their community’s youth ambassadors and helping with a variety of fundraisers and community projects during their reign. The girls were nominated by Delton Public Library Director Cheryl Bower who wrote, “So often we only hear about the ‘bad’ aspects of teenage behavior. These girls exemplify what is ‘right’ about teenagers and give me hope for a bright future for them and our nation. Between these girls there are two class presidents, three student council members, two National Honor Society members, two members of Interact and SADD, and three Big Brothers Big Sisters program participants ... The girls have done many events for us (at the library) with smiles and enthusiasm. It may be as simple as helping dust and sort shelves, to helping area children play games at our annual Halloween party ... This year’s queen and her court have gone above and beyond ... They have participated in 20 events, donating a minimum of 90 hours of their time and talent to the community ... Delton could not ask for better role models of youth community ambassadors ...” The United Way’s Education Award of Excellence was presented to Putnam District Library in Nashville for providing “quality library resources and services which fulfill the educational, recreational and informational needs of the entire community,” according to nominator Deb Crandall, who added that the library provides, “well-planned activities that fit around the community’s schedules and routines and having the needed resources on hand such as computers, books, etc., also trained speakers such as those from Early Childhood Connections. The library has developed and put into practice programs and services that have opened its doors and welcomed our community inside to share and benefit from.” Jan Oldham of Middleville was presented with the Adult Service Award of Excellence for her help in getting the community involved in building a home for wounded U.S. Marine Joshua Hoffman. Kelly Donker, who nominated Oldham describes her as “an incredible woman of strength and commitment,” and recommended her for award because of the “diligent work and devotion.” Donker wrote that Oldham contacted the project leaders for Home for our Troops. “She inquired as to what he really needed, and he told her that he really needed a food coordinator. Without hesitation or any description of what was involved, she simply said, ‘I think you just found her.’ After accepting her new volunteer project, she found out exactly what it involved. She said a few prayers and hit the ground running.” Donker added that Oldham saw that during the three-day building brigade, the 300-plus volunteers were served three meals each day. “Jan took a job that could have been done in an ordinary way and turned it into an extraordinary experience for all,” wrote Donker. The Mentoring Award of Excellence was given to retired Delton Kellogg Elementary teacher Don Farrell, who was nominated by Sharon Boyle for his many years of service to others — particularly children. Boyle wrote, “Mr. Farrell has helped the Barry County Continuum of Care out numerous times. On several occasions, he has taken in homeless youths, provided a positive role model, security, safety, financial assistance and encouragement. He lives his life to make a difference in children’s lives ... On a personal level, when my family was in the middle of a medical crisis, I will never forget the delicious pies and cheesecakes made by Don and brought to our house. It was a wonderful surprise, and we were deeply touched. He sent cards and prayed many prayers for our daughter and family. We were thrilled when he came to Morgan’s ‘End of Chemo’ party that we were able to have for her. I believe Mr. Farrell lives his passion for others, especially children. He has made an impact on his community, church and school by his actions. I have watched over the years as he greets each child in the morning with a smile, hug and encouraging word. Unfortunately, for some of his students, he is the only encour- TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the April 21, 2009 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2009-134 was adopted. The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058-9725, 269-948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2009 - 134 ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. 38) TO ADDRESS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ADOPTED: April 21, 2009 • EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2009 An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township located in Barry County, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, all supplementary to the existing Rutland Charter Township State Construction Code Ordinance. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1: TITLE. This Ordinance may be cited by its above-designated title. SECTION 2: AGENCY DESIGNATED. Pursuant to the provisions of the State Construction Code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the Building Official of Rutland Charter Township is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, State of Michigan. Rutland Charter Township assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout the corporate limits of Rutland Charter Township with respect to the subject matter of this Ordinance as a supplementation of the responsibility previously assumed by Rutland Charter Township pursuant to Ordinance No. 38 adopted March 10, 1993, known as the Charter Township of Rutland State Construction Code Ordinance. Art Frith has been staking out this nest made by a pair of mute swans along the Thornapple River in Nashville. “My plan was to get the shot of the chicks coming out of their shells. However, the rising water of the river may kill that idea, literally.” Here, the pair is busy Wednesday morning, he said, trying to salvage and rebuild the nest to protect the seven eggs. (Photo by Art Frith) agement in their lives. But, if I had to choose someone for them, it would be him.” Loretta Huska was the recipient of the Senior Award of Excellence. She was nominated by Ryan Rose YMCA of Barry County for her passion to help children learn how to become healthy adults. Rose wrote, “Loretta Huska is a volunteer that didn’t understand what retirement meant. On top of helping out with any YMCA program she is asked dot help with, including the recreation committee, she also gives of her time at local libraries, schools, AYSO soccer and the Kellogg Biological Station ... She began volunteering because she had a passion for kids and helping them learn to be healthy adults... It seems that every time I talk to Loretta, she is taking on another volunteer task ... Most people retire and their calendars become less cluttered; Loretta however, had to print a larger calendar because the small personal planners were no longer able to contain everything she needed to do.” A it marks its 90th year in 2009, The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 was presented with the Outstanding Community Service Program Award. Lifetime member of the post Bill Roush nominated the organization for the award, stating that, “Not one person but the entire post should be recognized for its achievements.” He added that the post’s programs “... not only reflect helping veterans and his or her family, but reaching out into the community by going into all of the schools from Head Start to the 12th grade.” He added that their Americanism programs “are second to none.” As part of the program the post has hosted the National High School Oratorical Contest, an activity designed to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States; given out over 800 copies of the Constitution to elementary schools; presented every school in Barry County with a new U.S. and Michigan state flag; visited 28 schools and taught third through fifth grade students flag etiquette. For the past four years, the post has sponsored Operation Military Kids, which helps children when their parents are mobilized — reaching out to military youths before, during and after their parents are deployed. The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Keith Murphy, who was nominated by Keith Behm and Keith Ferris for his years of volunteer service to the community. Ferris wrote that even when he was young, Murphy was helping people, assisting neighbors with farm chores for little or no pay. As an adult, Murphy’s volunteer activities have included serving the United Way first as a Consumers Energy representative, then serving on the board of directors from 1997 to 2004 and from 2006 to the present, serving as the first chairperson of the Volunteer Center Advisory Board, serving on the campaign cabinet and as co-chair of the 2007 campaign. He currently serves in the budget and allocation committee. Murphy and his wife, Carolyn, have cooked hot dogs for Homeless Connect and Day of Caring volunteers, and he has organized field trips for Woodland Meadows residents. In addition Murphy has been a volunteer at Charlton Park for many years and has served as its director. The final award of the evening was the Emergency Service Award of Excellence presented to Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes for her many year of service in the county including joining the Freeport Fire Department, serving on the Freeport Village Council and the Barry County Central Dispatch Administrative Board and Technical Services Committee, joining the staff of Barry County United Way, assisting with the Fresh Food Initiative, the job fair, joining the Barry County Fire Association, and, according to Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, who nominated her, “assisting anyone, anywhere, for any reason — especially if they were driving a big red truck with lights and sirens.” Sarver added, “Lani is the sort of person that thrives at the ‘helm’... and is motivated wherever and whenever she can help someone ... She is more than willing to give herself to those truly in need of assistance — whether it be from her office at the United way of Barry County, or on the street at some unknown situation or unknown accident ... she is truly desirous of helping people.” After the ceremony, everyone retired to the dining room for an hors d’oeurves reception prepared by Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Chef Richard Centala. SECTION 3: CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within Rutland Charter Township. CITY OF HASTINGS — PUBLIC NOTICE — SECTION 4: DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) and dated May 4, 2009 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 260656C (26015C-0175C-0189C-0190C-0191C-0193C-0300C-0306C-0325C) and dated May 4, 2009 are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. SECTION 5: REPEALS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided this Ordinance shall be considered to amend but not repeal any provision of the existing State Construction Code Ordinance referenced herein. SECTION 6: PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 77534185 MICHIGAN’S • MASSIVE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 442 ANTIQUE The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 442 ★ MARKET ★ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 16, SECTION 90-602, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 16, SECTION 90607 AND SECTION 90-608 REGARDING DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS • CENTREVILLE, MI • was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th of April 2009. & COLLECTIBLE SUN. MAY 10 NEW HOURS 8am-3:30pm FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) ZURKO • 715-526-9769 www.zurkopromotions.com N E COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL W ★ BUY • SELL • TRADE ★ A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77534283 Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 11 New women’s clothing store to open next week in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Affordable and fashionable junior and women’s clothing is what business owner Kristina Laux is bringing to stock her new retail store, The Hanger, in downtown Hastings. The store will makes its debut Thursday, May 7 during Girls Night Out. The merchandise she carries will be 80 percent made in the United States and all under $50, she said. Besides clothing, Laux will sell shoes, locally made jewelry and undergarments. Clothing sizes will run the gamut from extra small to 3X. “It will be a fun, bubbly atmosphere,” she said of her shop. “I’m excited.” Laux also owns The Hanger in downtown Lowell. She has operated that business for about two and one-half years and was ready to expand, Laux said of her reason for locating a store in Hastings. “I found the building and fell in love with it,” she said of her Hastings location at 118 N. Michigan Ave. In Lowell, she said her business hasn’t suf- “It will be a fun, bubbly atmosphere, I’m excited.” -Kristina Laux owner of The Hanger fered because of the sagging economy. “People aren’t afraid to shop in my store because it’s affordable,” Laux said. She is active in Lowell’s Chamber of Commerce and serves as chairperson of its Merchant Committee. She’s also interested in the possibility of co-marketing the cities of Hastings and Lowell. Laux is fond of Hastings, and said she especially enjoyed the city when she worked at the former Mason-Davis Line Restaurant in the mid-1990s. The Hanger will be located across from Hastings City Hall, in the space where Laura’s Heart Studio has been in business for the past 13 months. Studio owner Laura Valentine is in the midst of a sale and closing her business today. She will be reopening in August at her home, 969 E. Mill St. in Hastings. In the meantime, she plans to illustrate books her sister has written. Besides selling pottery, prints and other artistic items, Valentine offers classes for all ages in such mediums as drawing, painting, sculpture and pottery. BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING The shop on the right, at 118 N. Michigan Ave., is where The Hanger will be located in Hastings. Voters to pick school board members, decide millage proposals Tuesday Two school millage proposals and school board members in four area school districts will be decided in the Tuesday, May 5 election. In addition, voters served by the Dowling Public Library in Baltimore and Johnstown Townships will be asked to renew a millage proposal for operations. Here’s a recap of the election choices: Hastings Area School System When voters in the Hastings district go to the polls, they will be asked to decide the fate of a proposed 1-mill, five-year levy that would provide funds for renovations and repairs to school buildings throughout the district. The proposed millage is what the State of Michigan terms a “sinking fund,” which is a millage levy used to create reserve funds that can be used only for the construction or repair of school buildings. The state requires the “sinking fund” name on the ballot. The millage proposal was rejected by voters during last year’s school election, and school officials have said they believe it was because people didn’t understand what a sinking fund was. It has been estimated that the proposed millage will generate approximately $534,000 per year for a five-year total of approximately $2.5 million. Funds would be used for everything from stall partition replacements for bathrooms in the district to door, frames and hardware replacement to meet American Disabilities Act requirements. If approved, the millage would cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 about 96 cents a week or $50 a year. Voters in the Hastings district also will select one of two candidates for one four-year term on the board of education. Incumbent Scott Hodges is being challenged by Jeff Kniaz. (A detailed story on both candidates and the millage proposal were published in the April 23 edition of the Hastings Banner.) Delton Kellogg School District Four candidates are seeking the two fouryear term seats on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. They are incumbent Andrew Stoneburner, Tony Crosariol, Ben Tobias and Geoffery Stevens. (A detailed story on the candidates was published in the April 23 edition of the Hastings Banner.) Delton district voters also will be asked to renew 18 mills on all property, except principal residences and other property exempted by law, for operating purposes. This millage is required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Lakewood School District Lakewood School District voters will find only two names and three openings on the May 5 school election ballot. Incumbent board members David Lind and Mark Woodland are running unopposed to fill the two four-year terms ending in 2013. Incumbent Pam Christensen is running as a write-in candidate to serve the remaining two years on the term previously held by Gordon Kettel, who resigned from the board. If elected, Christensen’s term will end in 2011. Christensen’s name will not be on the ballot because of some confusion when she registered. Election workers will not be able to provide Christensen’s name as the registered write-in candidate. Thornapple Kellogg School District Scott Kiel, who is nearing completion of his eighth year on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, is the lone candidate for the one four-year opening on the board. Baltimore and Johnstown townships Voters in Baltimore and Johnstown Townships will be asked to renew a .30 operating millage for the Dowling Public Library. The townships passed the original .30 millage levy four years ago, and it supports the library and its programs. Except for small fees for copies, faxes and DVD rentals, residents of those townships use the library free of charge. If approved, the millage (30¢ for each $1,000 of taxable value) would be levied from 2009-12. During its first year, the proposal is expected to generate about $14,498. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Boards of Barry and Prairieville Township, propose to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Upper Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships and to each create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Barry Township has received a set of petitions of property owners within Barry Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the 03-007-234-20 03-007-048-00 03-007-064-00 03-060-001-00 03-060-003-00 03-060-005-00 03-060-007-00 03-060-010-00 03-060-012-00 03-060-014-00 03-060-015-50 03-060-016-00 03-060-017-00 03-060-020-01 03-065-001-01 03-065-001-40 03-065-004-00 03-065-007-00 03-065-009-00 03-065-011-00 03-065-013-00 03-065-017-00 03-065-019-00 03-065-021-00 03-090-024-00 03-090-029-00 03-090-026-00 03-006-323-00 03-065-018-00 03-065-020-00 03-065-026-00 03-065-029-00 03-065-036-00 03-007-241-20 03-065-047-00 03-065-024-10 03-006-005-02 03-065-039-00 03-065-042-00 03-065-043-00 03-065-027-00 03-006-018-00 03-060-006-00 03-006-000-00 03-060-019-00 03-060-021-00 03-065-001-03 03-065-035-60 03-065-037-00 03-090-007-00 03-090-014-00 03-007-234-10 03-090-025-01 03-090-019-00 03-105-001-00 03-090-002-05 See also accompanying map identifying both Townships’ proposed special assessment districts. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Barry Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the total cost of the project in the amount of $332,765 ($193,003.70 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township and $139,761.30 of which is proposed to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township), has placed the same on file with the Barry Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the petitions, plans, cost estimate, and special assessment district for the Township may be examined at the Office of the Barry Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District in Barry Township within which a portion of the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: BARRY TOWNSHIP PROPOSED DISTRICT The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 03-065-016-05 03-065-040-00 03-065-046-00 03-060-008-00 03-060-004-00 03-090-008-00 03-007-234-80 03-115-002-00 03-065-001-10 03-090-002-25 03-065-030-00 03-065-028-00 03-006-019-00 03-006-314-00 03-007-058-00 03-090-015-00 03-060-002-00 03-065-006-00 03-065-023-00 03-115-004-00 03-130-001-00 03-006-005-65 03-006-020-00 03-090-005-00 03-090-010-00 03-090-013-00 03-130-002-00 03-130-003-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Special Exception/Land Use application for a Home occupation (dog training) at 5112 Midway Drive, Hastings, Michigan. This property, Parcel # 08-13-260-029-00 is currently zoned R-1, Residential Single Family. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104.803 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. Property is described as: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP LOT 29 FAIRVIEW ESTATES # 2 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77533987 Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. 03-006-005-20 03-006-027-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-30 03-006-017-00 03-006-022-00 03-006-005-50 03-006-026-00 03-006-005-40 03-006-025-00 03-006-005-60 03-006-023-00 03-006-024-00 03-105-004-00 03-105-004-20 03-105-004-70 03-105-016-00 03-105-017-01 03-105-017-02 03-105-018-00 03-105-019-00 03-090-028-00 03-090-020-00 03-090-013-00 03-105-020-00 03-105-022-00 03-007-043-00 03-105-012-00 03-105-014-00 03-006-014-40 03-105-006-00 03-105-009-00 03-105-011-00 03-105-015-00 03-105-003-00 03-105-005-00 03-105-010-00 03-105-013-00 03-105-008-00 03-105-007-00 03-105-003-30 03-105-003-20 03-090-016-00 03-090-017-00 03-090-018-00 03-090-021-00 03-090-022-00 03-090-023-00 03-090-009-00 03-090-011-00 03-006-005-70 before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district for Barry Township, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Barry Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at LGI Auditorium at Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009. At such hearing, the Barry Township Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with that Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment Districts. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Barry Township Board at or Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk, Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 77534182 03-065-022-00 03-065-025-00 03-065-038-00 03-115-004-01 03-065-024-00 03-006-005-03 03-065-041-00 03-065-044-00 03-065-045-00 03-006-028-00 03-007-055-00 03-060-009-00 03-060-011-00 03-060-013-00 03-060-015-00 03-060-017-40 03-060-017-60 03-060-020-02 03-065-001-02 03-065-002-01 03-065-005-00 03-065-010-00 03-065-012-00 03-065-014-00 03-090-001-00 03-090-009-10 03-090-012-00 03-006-326-00 total area of the hereinafter described proposed Barry Township special assessment district requesting Barry Township to proceed with the above-referenced aquatic plant control project and to establish a special assessment district to finance the project under authority of Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, as amended, which petitions are on file with the Barry Township Clerk. �Page 12 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated December 26, 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on January 22, 2002, in Document Number 1073472, et. seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $53,801.95, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owned by Roger L. Bowler and Judith A. Bowler, husband and wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), together with interest at 13.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et.seq., on May 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, OF BUCKHORN PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 45. which also includes any interest Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may have in the 1974 Majestic Mobile Home, Serial Number E373. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is found to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77533723 Dated: April 1, 2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce W. Higgins, and Kerri Higgins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2002, and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080550, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($79,539.54), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "C" That part of the Southeast 1/4 Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2134.44 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the North line of the South 812.31 feet of the North 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 150.82 feet; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 870.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds West 149.71 feet; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds West 870.0 feet along the North line of said South 812.31 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2285.26 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 298.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 225.87 feet; thence North 70 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds East 372.50 feet to the East line of the West 870 feet of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of ending of said easement. Also subject to Highway right of way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534149 File #259911F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad D. Greenfield, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 20, 2004 in instrument 1135786, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 71/100 Dollars ($155,850.71), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 16; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along the North line of said Section, 207.80 feet to the centerline of Highway M-37; thence South 18 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline, 238.04 feet; thence 529.42 feet along said centerline of and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 14 degrees 06 minutes 04 seconds East, 528.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence 250.24 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East, 250.18 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 17 seconds West, 222.80 feet; thence North 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds West, 254.41; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel to said North section line 223.33 feet to said centerline of highway M-37 and the point of beginning. Containing 1.29 acres of land, more or less, and being subject to the rights of the public over that portion as used for roadway purposes on Highway M-37 Subject to easements; restrictions, or conditions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533788 File #255802F01 McDONNELL CONLEY PLC BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUCKETT/250052061 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steve C. Puckett and Dennis C. Euverard, of Shelbyville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Household Finance Corporation III, (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated December 10, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on December 16, 2005 in Document No., 1157826 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $167,248.25 including interest at the rate of 8.13% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That Part of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; Beginning at a Point by commencing at the West 1/ 4 corner of said Section 17; Thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East on the East and West 1/ 4 Line of said section 896.44 Feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 feet (previously recorded as 421.0 feet) to the East line of the West 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East on said East line 220.00 Feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 421.08 Feet; thence North 01 degree 58 minutes 44 seconds West parallel with said East line 220.00 Feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID #08-11-017002-00 Commonly known as: 6508 Boulter Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. DATED: April 9, 2009 Mortgagee Household Finance Corporation, III Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy., Suite 240 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2946 77533769 (248) 594-7770 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason R Smith a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on December 20, 2004 in instrument 1138968, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 11/100 Dollars ($115,170.11), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 23, a distance of 232 feet West from the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, thence West 345 feet along said South Section line, thence North 230 feet, thence East 345 feet, thence South 230 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533737 File #256933F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B. Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004 and recorded February 25, 2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($172,069.64) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, distant North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West 622.71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: commencing at the South one-quarter post of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of said Section 31 a distance of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds East along the East line of said Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 629.71 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds West, 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West, 348.51 feet; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 feet to the centerline of Pine Lake Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline, 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West, 597.57 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 131.56 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public and of any governmental until in any part thereof taken, used of deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534245 File No. 280.1237 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 8, 2009 All Board Members present, no guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Home Town Tree Service to remove trees at Brush Ridge Review of maintenance/handyman applications and hiring Dennis Bibler. Adjourned 8:51 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77534252 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Eveland, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument Number 1164006, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four and 22/100 Dollars ($174,454.22) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: A parcel of land in the Southeast onequarter of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the East one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said section 631.40 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 436.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 235.70 feet; thence North 84 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 38.49 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East 404.19 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with the East-West one-quarter line of said section 220.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds West 404.25 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534265 File No. 285.1959 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Rabbai, married and Shelley Rabbai, married, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2006 and recorded November 21, 2006 in Instrument Number 1173022, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Five and 16/100 Dollars ($353,105.16) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 282.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 238.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 557.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 18 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 566.10 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 721.87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS OF INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10, WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2993.52 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Newell Heath, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 17, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 20070924-0002331, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 05/100 Dollars ($176,930.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of said Section 1, a distance of 1325.86 feet to the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 1466.67 feet to the centerline of Sager Road for a place of beginning; thence South 51 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline, 202.24 feet; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds East parallel with said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 690.04 feet more or less to the water's edge of the Southerly shoreline of Little Long Lake (aka Long Lake); thence Southerly and Westerly along the Southerly shore line of Little Long Lake to the intersection of said shore line with the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534254 File #260868F01 SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT 66.00 FEET IN WIDTH FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSE AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN LIBER 406, PAGES 427 THROUGH 432, LIBER 429, PAGES 847 THROUGH 848, LIBER 488, PAGES 204 THROUGH 206 ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 520.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET, ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 200.13 FEET ALONG AN 800.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 43 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 199.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 240.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A TRIANGLE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 723.52 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2522.99 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 69.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 65.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 109.73 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3383 77534271 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia L. Pranshka, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002 in instrument 1092354, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Three And 83/100 Dollars ($94,603.83), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West for a place of beginning; thence South 214.48 feet; thence East 20 rods; thence North 214.48 feet; thcne West 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534003 File #258505F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas S. Lautenbach and Jacqueline K. Lautenbach,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of June, 2007 in Liber Doc# 1182041 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seven Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight & 42/100 ($701,838.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel H: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of This Description; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East 300 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Southerly 495 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 27’ 03” West 545 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Also, A 66 Foot Easement For Ingress And Egress And Public Utilities The Centerline Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold Woodman and Theressa Woodman, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2006, and recorded on April 10, 2006 in instrument 1162444, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($127,858.00), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9, 10, 11, Block C, Pleasant Shores, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534213 File #224457F02 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point A; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point B; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point B As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 56 Degres 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 260 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Except: Parcel H-1: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 101.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 89.37 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 58 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet To Reference Point “A” On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 10’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 479.36 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Subject To An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 1 And Together With An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 2”. Also Subject To A “Drainfield Easement” Easement Description No. 1: Also A 66 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities And The Centerline As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of ROLLAND DEE McKIBBIN. Trust dated August 9, 1993. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ROLLAND DEE McKIBBIN, who lived at 3551 M-179, Hastings, Michigan died January 30, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of ROLLAND DEE McKIBBIN, and dated August 9, 1993 wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Marsha K. Jordan was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marsha K. Jordan the named trustee at 195 Powell Road, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4/13/2009 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Marsha K. Jordan 195 Powell Road 77534123 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2009 All Board Members present, 3 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Resolution 2009-6 & 7 Ordinance #74 Development of Township Website Adjourned 7:53 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77534250 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point “A”; Thence South 06 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point “B”; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Easement Description No. 2: Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point “B” As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 58 Degrees 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 280 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Drainfield Easement: An Easement For Drainfield Purposes As: Commencing At The Above Described Reference Point “A” Of The Description For Parcel H-1; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 91.14 Feet; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 33.71 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of Said Easement; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 55.00 Feet; Thence North 05 Degrees 18’ 30” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 0.77 Feet Along A 315.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right; The Chord Of Which Bears North 88 Degrees 11’ 40” East 0.77 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 54.30 Feet Along A 324.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left, The Chord Of Which Bears North 83 Degrees 28’ 02” East 54.24 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 50.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/30/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77534208 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Paul Johnston and Debby Johnston, husband and wife, as tenants, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2005 and recorded January 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140631, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($170,772.42) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats of Page 60, being part of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, limitations and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533839 File No. 514.0095 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($67,836.27), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534200 File #177400F04 77534191 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six and 83/100 Dollars ($152,536.83) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534095 File No. 225.3012 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DAVID E. NEESON, SINGLE MAN, to SECURITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, DBA BARRON & ASSOCIATES, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 1998, and recorded on November 13, 1998, in Document No. 1020718, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($41,275.23), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on May 7, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERESECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD (M-43) AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 34, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SAID POINT LYING EASTERLY 849 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE SOUTH 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 64 RODS ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE EASTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE THEREOF, BEING THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY 735 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 280.5 FEET ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF WALL LAKE ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY 881.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST 1 / 8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE SOUTHERLY 247.25 FEET MORE OR LESS ALONG SAID EAST 1 / 8 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 6, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2004SL4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77533764 Southfield, MI 48075 �Page 14 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Hetherington and Michelle M. Hetherington, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on August 1, 2008 in instrument 20080801-0007806, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Three And 69/100 Dollars ($208,403.69), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except all that part of the North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, range 9 West, which lies Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #258451F01 77533863 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J. Kowske, a married man and Reagan Kowske to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument # 1156249 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Thirty Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($483,030.71) including interest 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 21, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East 673.86 feet along the South line of Section 1; thence Northeasterly along an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Crooked Lake the following courses; North 11 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, 76.89 feet; thence North 41 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 97.80 feet; thence North 55 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East, 146.13 feet; thence North 26 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East 176.03 feet; thence North 62 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds East 73.27 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds East, 215.35 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East, 171.48 feet; thence North 41 degrees 44 minutes 01 seconds East, 219.01 feet; thence North 52 degrees 29 minutes West, 278.79 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said traverse line North 83 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West 233.25 feet; thence South 77 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds West, 227.42 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence South 28 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East, 243.51 feet; thence North 74 degrees 13 minutes 07 second East, 322.68 feet; thence North 09 degrees 38 minutes 07 second East, 150.00 feet to the place of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse lines and the waters of Crooked Lake as limited by the side lines of said parcel extended to the waters edge. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress and egress and public utility purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each of a centerline described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 429.78 feet along the South line of Section 2 to the centerline of Parker Road; thence North 02 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds East 33.04 feet to the true point of beginning of said described centerline; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East, 963.62 feet; thence North 41 degrees 27 minutes 28 seconds East, 426.76 feet; thence North 65 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East 96.13 feet; thence North 25 degrees 49 minutes 432 seconds East 99.85 feet; thence North 09 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 238.56 feet to reference point "A" and the end of said centerline said Easement extended for Culde-Sac purposes 60 feet in all directions from said reference point "A" Commonly known as 7805 Cougar Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 16, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534061 Our File No: 09-08776 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man and Julie Rybicki, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 40/100 Dollars ($66,888.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 48, 49, 106 and 107 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533779 File #254215F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Harkness and Linda Lou Harkness aka Linda L. Harkness, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 18, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 200410280016285, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 28/100 Dollars ($75,789.28), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and the East 2 feet of Lot 10 of Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534235 File #260772F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, single person, original mortgagor(s), to Security Mortgage Corporation dba Barron and Associates, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 1999, and recorded on February 17, 1999 in instrument 025322, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($37,551.01), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 4 rods of Lot 108 and 109 of the City of Formerly Village of Hastings, except the north 8 feet 3 inches thereof according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533755 File #257332F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025301DE Estate of Elizabeth L. Huttenga. Date of birth: 11/15/1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Elizabeth L. Huttenga, who lived at 6511 Birge Thomas Drive, Middleville, Michigan died 12/22/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marcia K. Holst, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. #302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/24/2009 Dennis R. Cooper P-36149 Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 723-0310 Marcia K. Holst 6511 Birge Thomas Drive Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-7098 77534206 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole M Kane, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170576, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007-WFHE1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($112,848.87), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27, Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533848 File #178171F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad M. Forsyth and Jennifer N. Forsyth, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on October 23, 2003 in instrument 1116191, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Twenty-Six And 39/100 Dollars ($101,026.39), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 7, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Distant North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 1625.94 Feet from the East 1/4 Post of Section 1; Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 225.00 Feet Parallel with the East 1/8 Line of Section 1; Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 74.60 Feet, Thence South 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds West 75.00 Feet, Thence North 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds West 95.40 Feet, Thence North 00 Degrees 42 Minutes 28 Seconds East 300.00 Feet to the East-West 1/4 Line of Section 1, Thence South 88 Degrees 45 Minutes 12 Seconds East 170.00 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Highway M-37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533717 File #113722F03 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25254-DE Estate of Abraham B. Raber. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Abraham B. Raber, who lived at 212 Meadowlark Court, Middleville, MI 49333, died 11/21/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael K. Raber, named personal representatives or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/23/2009 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3512 Michael K. Raber 212 Meadowlark Court 77534233 Middleville, MI 49333 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lanny Blankenship and Kassi S Blankenship, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded August 30, 2004 in Instrument # 1133231 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005HE1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($105,054.92) including interest 10.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 7, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Hope Township, Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, part of the Southwest one quarter commencing North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 1936.06 feet from the South one quarter corner; thence West 198 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds East 220 feet; thence East 198 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds West 220 feet to the Place of the Beginning. Commonly known as 5560 Wilkins Road, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 2, 2009 Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77533748 Our File No: 09-08082 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A Newton a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 6, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179586, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four And 78/100 Dollars ($103,494.78), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North, 627 feet from the Southwest conrer of said Section 15; thence North, 220 feet along said West Section line; thence East 415 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 15; thence South 220 feet; thence West 415 feet to the poing of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534218 File #260148F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert Grimm and Kelly Grimm, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116438, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen And 51/100 Dollars ($70,513.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 39 of Supervisor's plat of the first addition to Eddy's Beach, thence North 87 degrees 45 minutes East 152 feet to Edge of County Road, South along Road 55 feet; thence South 88 degrees West 151.09 feet to the East line of plat; thence North 2 degrees 45 minutes East along plat 50 feet to beginning, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533994 File #144524F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curtis H. Kilbourn and Tamara Kilbourn, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded June 12, 2006 in Instrument Number 1165851, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MTGLQ Investors, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 25/100 Dollars ($60,448.25) including interest at 9.29% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also described as follows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains and 81 links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, running thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 chains 66 links; thence West 3 chains and 75 links; thence South 2 chains 66 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534276 File No. 213.4018 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 8, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion was made and approved that in the case of an emergency, whereby the county courthouse is not available, the township could accommodate 5-7 county employees. Motion was made and approved to not approve the revised 911 service plan due to MTA by-laws conflict. Approved a contract with Hallifax Services for janitorial services at the township hall. Adopted Resolution #2009-104 authorizing the Planning Commission to begin the rezone process for parcel #08-13-014-013-00 (2.8 acres). Adopted Resolution #2009-105, 2009 Road Resolution. Approved and adopted Resolution#2009-107, Library Ballot language. Adopted Resolution #2009-108, Participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. Accepted Ordinance #2009-134 for first reading, amending the state construction code ordinance to address floodplain provisions. Motion was made and approved to grant an easement to Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to install a sewer line to property located on the corner of M-37/M-43. Meeting Adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77534179 www.rutlandtownship.org �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma L. Hull, unmarried and Leisha D. Hull, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2008, and recorded on June 23, 2008 in instrument 20080623-0006484, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty And 29/100 Dollars ($73,460.29), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 and the East 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 3, Taffee Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534044 File #259498F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bradley D. Ochsankehl and Cindra K. Ochsankehl, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 21, 2007, and recorded on March 22, 2007, as Instrument Number 1177759, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of LXS 2007-7N Trust Fund by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 12/100 Dollars ($255,724.12) including interest at the rate of 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Spring, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Parker's Lakewood Plat No. 1 as recorded in liber 3 of plats, on page 82 of Barry County Records. 2250 Parker Dr The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 23, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534029 Our File No. 172.01722 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joe Ladere, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2008, and recorded on January 31, 2008 in instrument 200801310000951, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen And 34/100 Dollars ($61,313.34), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet from the Southeast corner of West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13; Thence West along said South Section line 216 feet; Thence North 355 feet, Thence East 216 feet, Thence South 355 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533869 File #258237F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Doris M. Watkins and Stanley A. Watkins, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to The Huntington National Bank dated the 9th day of September, A.D. 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of September, A.D. 2003, in Instrument No. 1114080 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $79,905.34 (seventy-nine thousand nine hundred five and 34/100) plus accrued interest at 3.50% (three point five zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 28th day of May, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Orangeville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan: Commencing 10 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 for place of beginning, Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence East 142 feet; thence South 10 rods; thence West 142 feet; thence North to place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6031 Marsh Road PPN 08-11-017-023-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 77534240 WWR# 10022545 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($58,363.57) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534106 File No. 280.8086 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R Macleod, a married man and Kathleen A Macleod a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2005, and recorded on June 6, 2005 in instrument 1147693, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven And 99/100 Dollars ($95,467.99), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Subdivision of Parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, and the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on pages 10 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, described as: Beginning at a point which is 73.5 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot 5, said point also being 271.5 feet East of the East line of Block 26 of Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof said point also being on the Southline of Fremont Street; thence East 165 feet more or less to a point which is 162 feet West of the West line of Old Fellows Cemetary; thence South 126.0 feet; thence West 170 feet more or less to a point which is 264.0 feet East of the East line of said Block 26; thence North 126.0 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534066 File #259798F01 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 28, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board is accepting bids for professional landscape architectural and engineering services for the first phase of the development of the County’s McKeown Bridge Park. The Request For Proposal shall be submitted to Michael Brown, Barry County Administrator, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058 no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2009. RFP’s shall be in a sealed envelope with Barry County McKeown Bridge Park Proposal and the date and time of the bid opening clearly labeled. RFP’s may be obtained at www.barrycounty.org or County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Please contact Michael Brown at (269) 945-1284 or mbrown@barrycounty.org if you have questions. 77534089 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Natural Resource Conservation Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2009. 77534011 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 9451284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2009. 77534014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Wilson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2007, and recorded on October 8, 2007 in instrument 20071008-0002820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Seven And 68/100 Dollars ($109,627.68), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 7 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534071 File #259114F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcie L. Tepper, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160761, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W4, Under the pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred ThirtySeven And 45/100 Dollars ($79,737.45), including interest at 10.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 869.48 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 f the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-of-Way for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. Parcel 2: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast coner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 1104.22 Feet along the North line of said Section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 20 Seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-ofWay for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534223 File #259898F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E. Graff and Carole P. Graff, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington Mortgage Company, An Ohio Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2000, and recorded on March 27, 2000 in instrument 1042485, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One And 88/100 Dollars ($47,491.88), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel No. 1, Lot 7, Except 110 Feet on the North side of Lot 8, Except 90 Feet on the North side, according to the Recorded Plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 58 Parcel No. 2, Lot 7, Except the North 70.8 Feet, Also except that portion South of the North 110 Feet of said Lot 7 according to the Recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of Plats on page 58 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533853 File #258309F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 30/100 Dollars ($205,184.30) including interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533886 File No. 269.4880 �Page 16 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SCOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 Attendees gather in the Delton Kellogg Elementary School gymnasium for the board meeting. Amanda West constructed for the event. Steve Scoville, principal of the elementary school, followed the Odyssey of the Mind team’s demonstration with a presentation on recently added programs for Delton Kellogg students in kindergarten through fourth grades, including a chess club and a book discussion group, titled Junior Great Books. “It’s about trying to get (students) to have a dialogue together about the stories they read,” said Scoville about the newly formed discussion group. Stephanie Stevens, president of Delton Kellogg’s Partners in Education (PIE) group, delivered a presentation on the group’s plans to install a community garden on land donated for use by Dave and Lois MacIntyre. According to Stevens, the community garden, which would be used to grow a variety of crops, would provide opportunities for education, teamwork and volunteerism for Delton Kellogg students and area residents. Stevens said that local residents and businesses have been “extremely helpful” in preparing for the garden to become a reality. “This garden was an idea in February, and now here we are,” she said. “We have had tremendous community support, and we are getting ready to start planning and planting the garden.” Scoville and Delton Kellogg Middle School Principal Diane Talo gave a presentation on 2008 Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test results for third through ninth grade students in the district. According to the presentation, the majority of Delton Kellogg’s most recent scores are up from previous years, while the district’s 2008 scores were below state averages in the following areas: third grade math; fourth grade math and writing; fifth grade math, writing and reading; sixth grade math and social studies; seventh grade writing; and eighth grade writing. In all other areas, the district’s 2008 scores were equal to or above state averages. The board also unanimously passed several motions, including approval of the hiring of Tammie Grabowski for a limited time as a “homebound teacher” for a high school student. A motion was passed by the board to hire teachers Karmin Bourdo and Connie High as managers of the games for the middle school’s spring 2009 athletic season. The board also passed a motion approving the third year of probation for teacher Jennifer Ferguson. Fourth-year probationary periods were approved by the board for guidance counselor Robert Cogswell and teachers Connie Mollison and Seth Weldon. Tenure was granted by the board to teachers Sara Nevins-Pate, Terasa Reurink and Janine Smith. A planned trip to Cedar Point in May by the high school’s band also was approved by the board. In other business, Marsha Bassett, secretary of the board, read aloud a letter from Vujea to William Vandenberg, which detailed Vujea’s acceptance of Vandenberg’s decision to resign from being a bus driver for the district. Bassett also announced that the Barry County United Way had bestowed Delton Kellogg’s staff with the organization’s Silver Award for providing “outstanding service” to community members. Jason Hicks, trustee of the board, reported that construction of a weight room in Delton Kellogg High School is scheduled to be completed this summer. The trustee also spoke of what the district might pursue in the future, saying that the PIE group is investigating the possibility of improving the school system’s playgrounds and mentioning that Delton Kellogg is conversing with the Department of Environmental Quality about possibly utilizing some of the vacant property it owns. Vujea announced “Nice Job” notes regarding the following individuals: Val Whaley, Becky Boze, Shasta Waller, Don Farrell, Connie Mollison, Lisa Torres, Candy Thwaites, Michele Boss, Patti Taylor, Hope Loofboro, Sandy Otis, Wendy Orbeck, Krissy Harrington, Deb Dobbs, Chris Pancoast, Stewart Scofield, Thang Nguyen, Dirk VanDiver, Sara Knight, Aaron Tabor, Harold Minor, Duane Hornbeck, Rhonda Sturgeon, Amanda Kanaziz, Todd Shipley, Greg Smith, Amy ButchBaker, Nikki Massanari, Kathy Forsyth, Terasa Reurink, Jen Bever, Audrey Gillig, the district’s custodial staff, Jodi McManus, Charlie McManus, Char French, Marie Ferris, Rollie Ferris, Bruce Gillig, Lisa Vroegop, Steve Scoville, Monica West, Amy Scoville, Kathy Roberts and Marie Turner. The board entered into a closed session. According to the minutes of the meeting, the board unanimously approved of the following statement after conducting an evaluation of Vujea during the closed session: “The Delton Kellogg Board of Education is pleased to release that Superintendent Cindy Vujea has either met or exceeded expectations in all evaluation categories. We appreciate all of her hard work. She is always striving for excellence for all students and staff at Delton Kellogg schools.” The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18. HMS students perform in solo and ensemble competition (From left to right) Penny Sweeter, Barb Sparks, and custodian Grace Pennock picket before the board meeting. FLU, continued from page 1 • Headache. • Chills and fatigue. • Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. “If you live in an area where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact your health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed,” the local health department said in a press release. Dr. Schirmer advises individuals who are sick to stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading the illness to others. The infectious period for influenza is one day before onset of symptoms until seven days after onset of illness. Persons ill with influenza are advised to avoid contact with others for seven days or until symptoms have resolved. People who become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, should seek emergency medical care. In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: • Fast breathing or trouble breathing. • Bluish skin color. • Not drinking enough fluids. • Not waking up or not interacting. • Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held. • Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough. • Fever with a rash. In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen. • Sudden dizziness. • Confusion. • Severe or persistent vomiting. The Barry Insurance Coalition has forwarded the following questions and answers from the CDC about swine flu to area businesses: What medications are available to treat swine flu infections in humans? There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in the US for the treatment of influenza: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir. While most swine influenza viruses have been susceptible to all four drugs, the most recent swine influenza viruses isolated from humans are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. At this time, CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. Is there a vaccine for swine flu? Vaccines are available to be given to pigs to prevent swine influenza. There is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu. The seasonal influenza vaccine will likely help provide partial protection against swine H3N2, but not swine H1N1 viruses. Over the years, different variations of swine flu viruses have emerged. At this time, there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. However, most of the recently isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses. What about antiviral drugs? Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses, including swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs can be used to treat swine flu or to prevent infection with swine flu viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional. Influenza antiviral drugs only work against influenza viruses -- they will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the flu. What are the benefits of antiviral drugs? • Treatment: If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious influenza complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started as soon after getting sick as possible, and might not work if started more than 48 hours after illness starts. • Prevention: Influenza antiviral drugs also can be used to prevent influenza when they are given to a person who is not ill, but who has been or may be near a person with swine influenza. When used to prevent the flu, antiviral drugs are about 70 percent to 90 percent effective. When used for prevention, the number of days that they should be used will vary depending on a person’s particular situation. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. ß Oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu ®) is approved to both treat and prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people one year of age and older. ß Zanamivir (brand name Relenza ®) is approved to treat influenza A and B virus infection in people 7 years and older and to prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people 5 years and older. Recommendations for using antiviral drugs for treatment or prevention of swine influenza will change as CDC learns more about this new virus. Clinicians should consider treating any person with confirmed or suspected swine influenza with an antiviral drug, a CDC press release said. For the most current information on this new strain of influenza virus, visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu. (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert contributed to this report.) Seventh and eighth grade Hastings Middle School students attended the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble Saturday, April 18, at Ionia High School. Earning First Division ratings in one or two performances were Kaitlin Allan (2), Lauren Arnett, Abby Campbell, Ian Beck, Casey DeMink, Luke Domke (2), Sidney Dudley, Dakota Gaskill, Cassey Glumm (2), Devin Hamlin, Matt Johnson, Mindy Lancaster, Christine Maurer, Mairi McMellen, Branden Miller, Zach Olson, Corrie Osterink, Amber Pickard, Alicia Risk, Rachael Senard, Joseph Smith, Sarah Taylor, Dexx VanHouten, Connor von der Hoff, Rebecca Westbrook and Hannah Wilgus (2). Taking Second Division ratings were Cassandra Baker, Jessi Buschman, Constance DePue, Sidney Dudley, John James, Callan Lenz, Jake Oglesby and Tanner Roderick. Also participating were Kristen Lancaster and Chelsea Wallace. Hastings Middle School solo and ensemble eighth grade participants include (front row, from left) Zach Olson, Callan Lenz, Sidney Dudley, John James, Branden Miller, Hannah Wilgus, Cassey Glumm, Mindy Lancaster, Jessi Buschmann, Alicia Risk, (back row) Ian Beck, Luke Domke, Tanner Roderick, Amber Pickard, Corrie Osterink, Christine Maurer and Kaitlin Allan. Seventh grade solo and ensemble participants from Hastings Middle School include (front row, from left) Mairi McMellen, Connor von der Hoff, Cassandra Baker, Abby Campbell, Rachael Senard, Matt Johnson, Constance Depue, Devin Hamlin, Casey DeMink, (back row) Dakota Gaskill, Lauren Arnett, Kristen Lancaster, Sarah Taylor, Jake Oglesby, Joe Smith and Dexx VanHouten. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 17 Delton students’ art to be showcased at public library by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A reception to launch a celebration of the creativity of Delton Kellogg School District students is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Delton District Library. The public is invited. Several hundred pieces of artwork from all grades in the school district will be on display at the library during that time, and the special exhibit will remain at the library until May 21. The free show is open to the public during regular library hours. Delton Elementary art teacher Val Heethuis said usually about 500 attend the annual opening reception event. Her students are excited about theexhibit. “They really get a lot of enthusiasm about it,” Heet-huis said. Students work on projects for the art show throughout the school year. Delton Middle School art teacher Elisha Hatton said, “It’s a fun family night. We have refreshments, and it’s a good community night.” The two teachers estimate that the art exhibit has been a tradition at the Delton District Library for at least 10 years. The public can expect to see a lot of quality artwork at the exhibit, Heethuis and Hatton said. “I think we have a very strong program and it’s due to the quality the students put out,” Hatton said, noting that it’s surprising and impressive what kids can do in relation to their ages. “The kids are so proud of what they have created,” she sad. “To see it in a formal setting, like the library, is a big deal. Hanging it in the hallway (at school) is a wonderful thing, but when your grandparents come to see it and community members, it makes it special. We have teachers who bring classes over to the library and have kids write about the art. It really does become more than (an art exhibit). It’s neat to see. It gives them a sense of pride.” Elementary art pieces in the show will number about 150 pieces. They include clay works, including vases; collages and paintings. “We do have a lot of clay work; I do concentrate on clay a lot,” said Heethuis, who has 600 art students. Consequently, not all of her students can be in the show every year. She works hard to give everyone a turn at some point in their elementary school education. “Not everybody gets to be in it, but we try to spread it around,” Heethuis said. She also noted that the high school will be represented at the art show, but the teen students won’t have as many projects in the show as her students because the high school projects are much more complex. “The high school does projects that take two weeks (or longer); my kids do projects in one day,” Heethuis said. Some of her students’ art will be accompanied by student writing in the exhibit at the library. “The elementary teachers use that a lot. They’ll get the (art) projects back and then they’ll use them as a motivation for writing,” she said. It’s cross-curricular,” noted Hatton. Middle school students will have about 75 pieces of art from all media in the show. Some of their works include oil paintings, sculpture, papier-mâché and clay. The Delton District Library is located on M-43 Highway, across from the Delton Elementary School in Delton. ROTARY TOP 10 continued from page 2 Key Club, and vice president of the school’s FFA. She plans to attend Calvin College. Luke Mansfield, son of Jeff and Carolyn Mansfield, was a member of his school’s homecoming court, in addition to being active on the football and wrestling teams. As a community member, he is involved with McCallum United Brethren Church and has particpated in numerous charitable events, including Relay for Life, Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-A-Thon and other local fundraisers. He plans to attend either Grand Rapdis Community College or Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in computer science or information technology. Dylan McKay, son of Mark and Kelli Larsen and Tim McKay, is the executive board vice president of the school’s student council, served on the homecoming court and is a member of the National Honor Society. McKay is involved in various organizations, including SADD, TATU and Interact. McKay also is active in the YMCA as a referee and baseball instructor. He plans to study pre-dental medicine at Michigan State University. Dane Schils, son of Don and Julie Schils, is a member of the National Honor Society State Rep. Brian Calley shares his thoughts on life with Hastings High School seniors. and student council. He has been active in school athletics including cross country, bas- ketball, and track and field. Schils also has participated in Science Olympiad. As a community member, he is a coach of youth basketball, church volunteer and a volunteer for Relay for Life. Schils plans to attend University of Michigan and major in exercise science. Molly Smith, daughter of Dawne Smith, is a member of the National Honor Society, her school’s varisty cross country and track and field teams, Key Club, SADD, TATU, Hastings Marching Band, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pride Club. She also is a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church and is involved in Love for Lennon and UNICEF. She plans on attending Spring Arbor University to major in either physiology or physical therapy. Adam Swartz, son of Sandra and Lee Swartz, is involved in various organizations, including Business Professionals of America, SADD, TATU and Relay for Life. He also volunteers at basketball camps and was on the school’s homecoming court and basketball teams. After completing high school, Swartz plans to attend Valparaiso University to pursue a degree in either finance or business. Tyden Ferris, a Delton fourth grader, is pictured with his glue and watercolor composition Hastings millage meeting set for Monday Voters within the Hastings Area Schools District are invited to attend the second of two public meetings regarding a millage proposal on the May 5 ballot. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the high school lecture hall Monday, May 4. School Superintendent Rich Satterlee will explain why the district is asking voters to approve for the 1-mill, five-year levy, what it will cost property owners, and why it will be beneficial for students. For more information, call 269-948-4400 Zoning change allows crisis mentoring home in residential district by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved amendment of an existing ordinance to allow a nonprofit organization to operate a crisis mentoring family home on lots fronting a state highway or West Green Street in the city’s R-2 residential district, which includes single-family dwellings. The request for the amendment was made by Alpha Women’s Center, which hopes to relocate from 136 E. State St. in downtown Hastings to a single-family residence on the corner of Cass and Green streets. The amended ordinance allows for a crisis mentoring home in an existing single-family dwelling. Parking for employees, volunteers, clients and others will be provided on site. Overnight and weekend use of the facility must be approved by the city planning commission. Signage will be limited to one unlit nameplate not to exceed 144 square inches. The planning commission can limit the use of the facility, including number of employees on site at any time, days and hours of operation. An accurate drawing, illustrating property lines, existing buildings, off-street parking, etc., must be submitted to the planning commission for approval. Now that the council has amended the ordinance, the Women’s Center will have to come before the planning commission at its next regular meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, to request a special-use permit. “Even (though) the amendment is approved, they could still deny us the use permit, so we will be dotting our Is and crossing our Ts to make sure we are prepared,” said Alpha Women’s Center Director Lois Ozuna earlier. “We’ve looked at a lot of properties, but this house has the right amount of space on the first floor.” The council also held a public hearing and approved the final roll for the sidewalk special assessment district which includes portions of North Broadway, the south side of East Clinton, the south side of West State Street, the east side of South Market Street and the west side of Market Street. During the public hearing, residents voiced concerns about approving a special assessment district. Fred Swinkunas of North Broadway said that the concrete company has not adequately restored the grassy area, that the required topsoil, seed and weed control had not been applied after sidewalks were install last year. “I don’t mind paying my share: I will pay my share, but I want it done right,” said Swinkunas. Brian Roderick echoed Swinkunas’ remarks about being willing to pay the assessment but wanting to be sure the work was completed properly. Roderick said the sidewalk installed in front of his house at the corner of Market and West Clinton was spalling (chipping) six months after being completed. Ruth Daugherty, who resides on North Broadway, said she wondered if the city should have delayed the construction of sidewalks on North Broadway until it could take advantage of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) program that pays for the installation of curbs and sidewalks that are included in a municipality’s master plan when it does road work in that area. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield replied to Daugherty that the city does not know when MDOT is scheduled to work on North Broadway. “I have heard that the work may be scheduled for 2012, but the need for sidewalks is immediate because we have had a lot of people walking in the streets for a long time,” he said, adding that a large portion of the cost of the sidewalk installation was covered by state and federal grants. Hastings Public Services Director Tim Girrbach responded to Swinkunas and Roderick, stating that the concrete company had been made aware of the problems and was expected to begin abatement as soon as the danger of frost was over and that the city was withholding more than $60,000 from the construction company until the work is completed to specification. After the approximately $319,000 federal grant and $80,000 grant from the State of Michigan’s Jobs Today program is applied to the cost of the project, the city will pay $122,000 of the remaining balance from its general fund and the other remaining balance, totaling $30,778.49, by property owners in the special assessment district. Each property owner is to be assessed $3.45 per linear foot of frontage. Council approved the final special assessment roll by a 5-3 vote with council members Frank Campbell, David Tossava and Dave McIntyre voting against it. In the discussion preceding the vote, Campbell stated that he didn’t think it was fair to create a special assessment district when state funds were available. In other business, the city council: • Held a second reading an adopted an ordinance regarding the designation and enforcement of the flood-prone hazard zone. The ordinance brings the city’s code into compliance with the latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulations. The code needed to be updated to allow property owners to continue to obtain flood insurance through the federal flood insurance program. In a related action, the council approved a motion to participate in the national floodplain insurance program. • Approved a request from Barry Amateur Radio Association to hold a field day activity in Tyden Park from 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, through noon on Sunday, June 28. Council also approved a request from the Hastings Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) to use Bob King Park for the organization’s kindergarten through second grade youth flag football program from 6 to 7 p.m. July 21, 23, 28 and 30 and Aug. 6 and 13. • Approved a request of Carlton Township officials to set 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, as time for a special workshop meeting public hearing to take comments on the working plan to provide sanitary sewer service to Leach and Middle lakes. A special workshop meeting will be held to hear reports and discuss the project plan at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, prior to the public hearing. • Awarded the following bids and contracts at the recommendation of Girrbach: Webb Chemical Service Corporation for liquid ferric chloride at a unit price of $1.76 a gallon for approximately 40,000 for an estimated total cost of $70,400; Pumps Plus Inc. for a horizontal dry-pit, solids handling pump at a cost of $10,759 plus $257 for delivery; Highway Maintenance and Construction for the 2009 sealcoating program for an estimated total of $142,880; Watersolve LLC for polymer used for testing at the wastewater treatment plant at an estimated cost of $36,605; Elhorn Company for the phosphorus poly/ortho blend used at the wastewater treatment plant at an estimated cost of $32,500. • Discussed authorizing the Mayor Bob May and City Clerk Tom Emery to sign a lease with West Michigan Recreational Outfitters LLC (U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery) for use of an unopened portion of Young Street, and property along Apple Street to allow the business to make improvements to the site, which it has been using for several years. The council is expected to vote on the request at its next regular meeting. • Authorized May and Emery to sign a service contract with Tom Thompson and Glenn Stoneburner to provide construction code administration and enforcement and rental unit inspections. Hastings Mayor Bob May reads a proclamation recognizing Katie Winick (third from left) for saving Victoria Lindow (on right with her mother, Heather Huska), then an eighth grade student at Hastings Middle School, from choking in 2006. Victoria’s stepfather Michael Huska and brother CJ Lindow (left) look on. • Approved a motion to allow way-finding signs in the city right-of-way. • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, to hear comments and make a decision regarding improvements in the downtown parking special assessment district. • Set 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, as the date for a special workshop meeting to hear reports and discuss the actuarial study of the city’s liability and post-employment benefits and technology improvements. Hastings school board approves support personnel contracts by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During its regular April meeting, the Hastings Board of Education unanimously approved ratification of contracts with Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association (HESPA) — which includes custodians, maintenance, food service workers, non-administrative secretarial workers and paraprofessionals — as well as contracts with child care providers, bus drivers and non-union employees. HESPA members will receive a 1.5 percent increase for the current school year, 1 percent for 2009-10 and 1.5 percent for the 2010-11 school year. The hourly rate for HESPA secretaries is $9.06 to $13.28; custodial wages range from $9.12 to $17.20 per hour; and food service wages are $8.14 to $10.91 per hour. General paraprofessionals earn $7.40 per hour while health care paraprofessionals earn $11.32 an hour. All totaled, the increase will cost the district an additional $43,551 for the fiscal year. District child care workers will receive a 1.5 percent increase for the current school year, and a wage scale was established to reflect the level of education and experience of workers. Child care workers pay range is from $7.40 to $8.84 per hour. The result is a $7,482 increase in child care wages for the current fiscal year. Bus drivers for the Hastings Area School District will receive a 2 percent increase for the current school year and 1.5 percent for the 2009 - 2010 and 2010 - 2011. Hastings Superintendent Rich Satterlee said the bus drivers were promised a .5 percent increase when they took concessions on health care while negotiating their last contract. However, due to an oversight, that increase was not factored into their wages, which is why the bus drivers will receive an additional .5 percent increase for the current school year. Wages for bus drivers are based on years of experience. Their hourly rates range from $13.34 to $14.66 for driving time with a flat rate of $7.50 per hour for downtime. The bus driver’s increase totals an additional $4,526 for the current fiscal year. Non-union employees, which include administrative secretarial staff and department supervisors, were given a 1.5 percent increase for the current school year. The rate for non-union hourly employees ranges from $14.00 to 16.17, and the salaries for depart- ment supervisors ranges from $41,901 to $58,088. Satterlee said non-union employees would be looking at a change in the health care plan in an attempt to keep costs down while maintaining a comparable level of coverage. The increase in wages for non-union employees totals $6,082 for the fiscal year. In total, the contracts for support personnel will cost the school district an additional $61,641 for the fiscal year. However, Satterlee noted that the additional $7,482 in wages for child care workers is off set by the income they bring to the district. In other business, the board of education: • Heard an educational presentation by Hastings High School special education teacher Gary Ivinskas regarding the Transition Strategies Program being developed at the school. The program is designed to help special education students who need specific programing and transition plan as a result of their disability. • Accepted the resignation of Hastings High School athletic secretary Rachel Davis and approved the monthly personnel report See CONTRACTS, page 18 �Page 18 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT Life Walk to benefit Delton Women’s Center Double domestic scores double booking Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 800 block of North Church Street April 24 to a reported domestic assault. Officers made contact with a woman they found laying in the yard in front of the residence who was identified as one of two victims in the assault. The 40-year-old Hastings woman told officers that the suspect, identified as Bobby Jo Wagner, 52, from Hastings, had hit her and threw her off the porch of the residence. Officers were also told that another woman had been assaulted by Wagner and had left prior to officers arriving. That victim, a 38-year-old woman also from Hastings, was located a short time later and verified that she too had been assaulted. Officers spoke with Wagner who admitted to throwing the woman off the porch but denied hitting either of them. Other witnesses in the area corroborated the victims’ accounts of the assaults. Wagner was placed under arrest an lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of domestic assault (two counts) and for violating a conditional bond order. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the assault. Pants down, fists up lands man in jail Hastings officers responded to an apartment complex in the 1600 block of North East Street April 23 to a report of a male subject standing outside the building with his britches down around his ankles. Officers made contact with the man whom they identified as Clinton Carothers, 47, from Hastings who appeared to be intoxicated. (He registered a .26 percent blood alcohol content). Officers tried to ascertain what he was doing and offered to help him to his residence. Carothers refused and became combative. He started to yell and swear at the officers and gestured that he wanted to fight. Carothers was placed under arrest on charges of being a disorderly person and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Woman denies assault against boyfriend Hastings Police responded to a reported domestic situation at a residence in the 300 block of South Hanover Street April 26. Once on scene, officers made contact with a 46year-old victim who had obvious injuries to his neck and told the officers that his girlfriend assaulted him. The suspect, identified as Tammi Hook, 45, from Hastings, refused to cooperate and told officers that everything was okay and denied that anything had happened. Hook was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. She is facing charges of domestic assault and for violating a probation order for consuming alcohol. The Delton Women’s Center is holding its Life Walk Saturday, May 9. This is a photo from last year’s event, which is about a two mile trek through the heart of Delton. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor People wanting to take a stand for life are being encouraged to join the Delton Women’s Center’s annual Life Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9. The event begins and ends at the center, 503 S. Grove St. (M-43 Highway) in Delton. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be a prayer before the walk starts. Men, women and children of all ages are invited to participate by collecting monetary pledges and joining in the walk, which is about a two mile trek. Pledge sheets are available by contacting the Delton Women’s Center, 269-623-4061. “We encourage walkers, if you are unable to donate or get pledges, you are still welcome to come and show your support for ‘life’ and the Delton Women’s Center,” said Becky Hughes, the center’s director. “The barrel train from the Faith United Methodist Church will be at the walk. We hope to fill it with young riders,” she said. Donations will be used to help operate the center and help people in the community. All donations are tax deductible. As usual, no goal has been set for the walk, Hughes said, because “we’ll use whatever God gives us.” In addition to the walk proceeds, the center is “supported by several area churches.” All services at the center are free and confidential. Women of all ages and income are Banner CLASSIFIEDS Lakewood girls best PHS, CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 boys’ team ties the Raiders For Rent Garage Sale Pets FOR RENT HASTINGS: 2 bedroom apartment, 321 S. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Help Wanted PEST CONTROL SERVICE TECHNICIAN- Griffin Pest Solutions has immediate openings for a pest control technician in the Hastings area. Are you interested in: -Stable employment -Established customer base -Limited supervision -One-on-one customer interaction? You may be the ideal candidate. We offer an excellent benefit package, paid training, and a competitive salary with bonus potential, along with a friendly work environment. A Bachelors degree in Natural Science is helpful, but not required. Please send resume and salary requirements to Griffin Pest Solutions, 2700 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Attn: HR, fax to (269)585-1056, or email to hrgpc@griffinpest.com. EOE. Griffin Pest Solutions is a drug and smoke-free working environment. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 If Portland would have one pole vaulter clear the initial height, or Lakewood would have had one more, then there would have been a winner Tuesday. Instead, Lakewood and Portland finished their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual in a 68-68 tie. As it was, Lakewood dominated the field events. The Vikings had the only two scorers in the pole vault, with Richie Noyce placing first a 10 feet 6 inches and Nate Tischer second at 9-0. Lakewood’s Trent Ohren won the shot put at 46-6.5 and the discus at 121-4. Neo Kuras took the high jump at 5-8, and Kyle Shanks won the long jump at 19-4. Lakewood managed just three wins on the track, but still managed the tie. Billy Quint won the 3200-meter run in 10 minutes 55.52 seconds and the 1600-meter run in 5:01.36. The Viking 1600-meter relay team won the final event of the night to secure the tie, in 3:39.35. Lakewood’s girls also won the 1600-meter relay, in 4:34.24, but didn’t need the five points to get past the Raiders. Lakewood’s ladies scored their first league win, 80-57. The Viking girls won the three sprint relays, taking the 800-meter event in 1:56.50 and the 400-meter relay in 56.32. Ashley Pifer scored wins in the 400 and 800 meter runs, finishing the 400 in 1:04.65 and the 800 in 2:35.57. Hannah DeJong had the Vikings’ other win on the track, taking the 100-meter hurdles in 22.07. In the field events, Lakewood’s Ashley Jemison won the discus at 88-2.25 and Alexis Kosten won the long jump at 14-2. Kera Stornant won three events for the Portland girls, taking the pole vault at 8-6, and winning the 100-meter dash (14.06) and the 200-meter dash (29.14). In the boys’ meet, Portland’s Zach Cooper won both the 100-meter hurdles (16.27) and the 300-meter hurdles (43.30). Perry handed the Viking boys’ and girls’ teams their second loss of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season last Wednesday afternoon. The Perry girls scored a 78-59 win, while the Rambler boys’ team topped the Vikings 85-52. Lakewood’s boys again had a good afternoon in the field events, winning four of the five. They swept both throwing events, with Wes Cramer taking the discus at 129 feet 7.5 inches and Ohren the shot put at 47-4.5. Cramer was second in the shot put and Ohren second in the discus. Jared McConkey was third in both events. Noyce won the pole vault for Lakewood at 11-0, and Shanks took the long jump by flying 19-4. The only win on the track for the Lakewood boys in an individual event came in the 110-meter high hurdles, where Kuras hit the finish line in 17.81 seconds. He also placed second in the 300-meter hurdles, turning in a time of 46.78. The Lakewood foursome won the 1600meter relay in 3 minutes 45.544 seconds. Tony Rasch took a pair of sprints for the Ramblers, winning the 100 in 11.66 seconds and the 400 in 52.07. Conor Murphy won the high jump at 5-9 and the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.25. The Lakewood girls also won the 1600meter relay in their dual with the Ramblers, finishing in 4:39.49. Lakewood girls took five of the six scoring places in the throws, with Elizabeth Walkington wining the shot put at 30-5.5 and Andrea Hellmich winning the discus at 89-1. Hellmich was second in the shot put as well. The sweep came in the discus, with Jemison placing second and Hannah Duits third. Lakewood also got a win in the pole vault on the girls’ side, with Alexis Brodbeck clearing 7-0. On the track, Pifer won the 400-meter run in 1:05.62 and placed second in the 800 with a time of 2:42.166. Perry had a pair of two-even winners in Lilly Young and Jordan Howes. Howes won both hurdles, taking the 100-meter event in 19.20 and the 300 in 55.60. Young won the 1600-meter run in 6:25.69 and the 3200 in 15:09.37. Lakewood will then be a part of the Pennfield Relays Friday. COURT NEWS Gretchen Leah Priesman, 29, of Battle Creek was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher April 24 to serve 36 months of probation and 30 days in jail for her third offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, assaulting/resisting/obstructing an officer, operating while her license was suspended or revoked and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. She was assessed court costs of $500 and a probation fee of $360. Priesman was arrested on Scott Road Dec. 20, 2008. Michael Wayne Nygaard, 26, of Hastings was sentenced by Judge Fisher to serve 166 days in jail and entered a guilty plea for a motor vehicle probation violation. Two additional charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended license and motor vehicle unlawfully parked in a driveway were dismissed by the prosecutor. Torrey Michael Spaulding, 28, of Delton, was sentenced by Judge Fisher to serve nine months in jail for possession of stolen property. This was Spaulding’s fourth count, listing him as a habitual offender. Spaulding apparently stole scrap aluminum, a large spool of wire and a chainsaw before taking the wire to a scrap yard. welcome. “We help with infant and maternity needs and supplies, pregnancy tests, parenting education, relationship education, adoption Information, post-abortion information, book studies and much more. We welcome any one to stop in and check out our center. In addition, two Women’s Center volunteers visit the Barry County Jail every week to offer a Bible study and mentoring to the female inmates. The Delton Women’s Center also has offered “Passport 2 Purity” weekends for moms and daughters between the ages of 1013. CONTRACTS, from page 17 which contained notification of the extended leave of absence for Central Elementary food service worker Kimberly Bunce, and the appointment of James Murphy as the high school assistant track coach. • Approved a resolution declaring Tuesday, May 5, as School Family Day for the district. • Accepted the following gifts: $5,316 from the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation to help defray the cost of projects, activities and materials, a donation of a view projector valued at $750 from Andrew and Kristen Cove, and a Platz oboe for the band program, valued at $500, from Betty Moore. • Approved the consent agenda which included final approval for travel study trips to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum for Central and Southeastern fifth graders and Northeastern and Star School fourth graders. The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. Prior to the meeting, at 7 p.m., a reception will be held for retiring Hastings Area Schools staff members. BRIEFS, continued from page 2 Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria (note change of location). The classes of 1959, 1984 and 2009 will be honored. All graduates, former teachers and employees are invited to attend and bring a dish to pass and their own table service. A collection will be taken during the banquet to help pay banquet expenses. A business meeting and social hour will be held in Room 1011 after the dinner. Handicap parking is available alongside the cafeteria driveway. All other parking will be on the west end of the middle school. For more information, call 269-623-2610 or visit www.dkhs-alumni.org. . Friends to host used book sale The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is slated for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the community room of Hastings Public Library. There will be a huge selection of used books. Hard covers will sell for $1 each and paperbacks for 50 cents apiece. The Library Tweens will also be holding a bake sale at the same time. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 19 Vikes hurting heading into CAAC play Hastings’ Spencer Rhodes (left) flies over the hurdles just ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s Josh Haney in the 300-meter race Tuesday in Hastings. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Saxon boys and TK ladies both win big in Gold dual Hastings’ boys and Thornapple Kellogg’s girls remained undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference with lopsided wins in their league dual on Tuesday afternoon in Hastings. The Saxon boys improved to 3-0 in the league with the 105-32 win over the Trojans, while the TK ladies are now 4-0 in the league after a 111-26 win. Hastings’ boys won 13 for the 17 events, including a sweep of the four relay races. The team of Jason Eckley, Dane Schils, Brandon Johnson, and Troy Dailey won the 3200meter relay to start the day in 8 minutes 41.96 seconds. The Saxons’ Pat Loew, Marcus Chase, Josh Coenen, and Chase DelCotto teamed up to win the 400-meter relay in 46.78. Loew then teamed with Spencer Rhodes, Dustin Bateson, and Ryan Burgdorf to win the 800-meter relay in 1:32.36. The team of Gordon Conley, Rhodes, Loew, and Bateson won the 1600-meter relay in 3:34.95. Burgdorf won all three of his individual events as well, taking the 100-meter dash in 10.93, the 200 in 22.65, and stretched himself in the 400 for a first-place time of 52.05. Dailey won the two distance races for Hastings, finishing the 1600 in 4:57.16 and the 3200 in 10:39.86. Rhodes had a couple great races with TK’s Josh Haney in the hurdles. Rhodes edged Haney by five hundredths of a second in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles 41.38 seconds to 41.43. In the 110-meter high hurdles, Haney (15.46) bested Rhodes (15.67) by 21 hundredths of a second. Hastings also had Jon Gieseler win the high jump at 5 feet 11 inches, Justin Jevicks take the shot put at 43-8, and Brandon Bower win the discus at 128-0. Thornapple Kellogg’s Matt Raymond won the pole vault at 10-6, Nate Sisson won the long jump at 18-.75, and Joel Smith took the 800 in 2:11.19. The Thornapple Kellogg girls won every event but one Thursday, and swept the three scoring places in the 300-meter low hurdles, the 800-meter run, the discus and the shot put. The Saxon girls pulled out a win in the 400-meter relay, by half a second. The Saxons team of Jessica Czinder, Brittany Morgan, Gabby Eaton, and Jessica Lee finished in 53.51 seconds. Leading the sweeps of the throws for the Trojans were Jo Hillman who took the discus at 97-8 and Danielle Rosenberg who won the shot put at 29-10.25. In the other field events, TK’s Hana Hunt won the high jump at 4-10, Lara Dahlke the long jump at 15-6, and Kelsey Webster the pole vault at 9-6. Allyson Winchester both won three individual events for TK. Ordway took the 100meter dash in 12.85 seconds, the 200 in 27.03, and the 400 in 1:00.24. Winchester won the 800 in 2:29.01, the 1600 in 5:27.59, and the 3200 in 11:39.18. Rosenberg won the 100-meter hurdle race in 16.56, and her teammate Cassie Holwerda took the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.57. In the relays, the Trojan team of Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Holwerda, and Ordway won the 1600-meter race with a time of Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester races around well ahead of the pack in the 1600-meter relay Tuesday. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) 4:18.14; Danielle Fredenburg, Webster, Kimi Johnson, and Jordan Bronkema won the 3200-meter event in 10:46.03; and Hunt, Rosenberg, Rachel Young, and Kathrin Koch took the 800-meter race in 1:53.31. The Saxon boys scored their second league win last Thursday, topping Grand Rapids Catholic Central 84-53. Hastings’ girls were downed by the Cougars 87-41. Burgdorf again won both the 100 (10.80) and the 200 (22.15). Rhodes won both hurdle events, the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.61 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.16. The Saxons also swept the sprint relays. The team of DelCotto, Burgdorf, Phil VanZyl, and Coenen won the 400-meter relay in 44.93. Loew, Rhodes, Bateson, and Burgdorf teamed up to take the 800-meter relay in 1:33.20. In the 1600-meter relay, the team of Conley, Rhodes, Loew, and Bateson won in 3:37.20 for the Saxons. Schils won the 3200-meter run for Hastings in 10:42.17. In the field events, the Saxons got wins from Gieseler in the high jump (6-0), Jevicks in the shot put (48-1), and Bower in the discus (121-9). Hastings’ girls had much of their success in the hurdles. Heather Cady won the 300-meter low hurdles in 52.0. Morgan took the 100meter hurdles in 17.63, while Cady placed second in 17.84. Czinder added a win for the Saxons in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.44. Natalie VanDenack led a Saxon sweep in the 400, with a time of 1:04.9. Katie Ponsetto was second in 10:06.4 and Cherie Kosbar third in 1:06.8. The Saxon girls closed out the night by winning the 1600-meter relay, as the team of VanDenack, Kosbar, Cady, and Ponsetto hit the line in 4:27.3. The Saxons have a busy slate ahead. They run against South Christian this afternoon, then head to the West Ottawa Relays Saturday. Next Tuesday, the Saxons will take on Ottawa Hills and Wayland at home. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kathrin Koch (left) hits the finish line just ahead of Hastings’ Jessica Czinder in the 800-meter relay Tuesday night. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Lakewood’s varsity girls’ soccer team isn’t undefeated anymore. After winning its first four games of the season, Lakewood had two losses and a tie in its three contests heading into the start of the CAAC-White season. Lansing Waverly handed the Vikings their first loss of the season last Friday (April 17), 2-1. “I truly think we ran out of gas, with playing three games in a week along with several key players who are playing hurt,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. “I also believe we were the better team. But give the Waverly team credit they found a way to win.” Gonzales though his team should have been able to prevent the two Warrior goals. The first came less than ten minutes into the game on a miscue by the Viking defense. “We didn’t rotate far side and our keeper couldn’t get to the far ball,” said Gonzales. Lakewood tied the game on a goal by Ashley Durham with 27:58 to play in the second half. Gabriella Viguini earned her fifth assist of the season by sending a pass forward to Durham, who scored her ninth goal of the year. It only took the Warriors five minutes to get back in front though. “Again, we allowed a goal that was stoppable,” Gonzales said. “A Waverly forward dribbled past three of our defenders to get a point blank shot on goal.” Lakewood tried to turn up the pressure in the final minutes, but couldn’t find the back of the net again. Goals were tough to come by for the Vikings again Monday (April 20), as they finished in a 0-0 tie with Fowlerville. Lakewood outshot the Gladiators 16-4 through regulation. “Early on, we had three great chances to score but rushed the shots and none went in,” Gonzales said. “Not sure why we could not get a lone goal as we ended the game with a 25 to 7 advantage of shots on goal with most of the action on their defensive end. Kati Kauffman had her best game of the year at defense and Whitney Holaski was continually pushing to score a goal, and Danielle Palmer gave her Lakewood’s Kati Kauffman moves around a fallen Waverly defender during her team’s 2-1 loss to the Warriors. (Photo by Tina Seese) all. Back to the drawing board to figure out why and what to do to put the ball into the net.” Lakewood battled back from a two-goal deficit to tie its game with Charlotte on Thursday afternoon (April 23), but the Orioles scored the lone goal of the second half for a 3-2 win. Charlotte controlled the game until midway through the first half, building a 2-0 lead. Janie O’Donnell sent a pass forward that Holaski turned into a goal with a shot into the right corner of the net. With just 42 seconds left in the half, Viguini assisted Palmer who fired a quick shot in to tie the game at two. “We went into the half tied, but we are a hurting team right now with several girls playing hurt,” said Gonzales. The Vikings held off the Orioles until just 10:36 remained on the clock in the second half. Lakewood opened league play at Williamston on Tuesday, and will take on Perry at home Thursday in another league contest. The Vikings close out next week with a non-conference game at Olivet Friday. Aubil goal gets TK ladies past ‘Cats The Trojans’ Brittany Giguere pushes the ball up the sideline as she’s chased by Catholic Central’s Kirsten Pederson during the second half last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg scored its second OK Gold conference victory of the season Monday, edging Wayland 2-1. The Trojans are now 2-3 in the conference this season. Kelsey Aubil scored the game-winning goal for the Trojans in the second half, and also assisted on the Trojans’ first goal of the game. She connected with teammate Andrea Penfield on that score. Lindsey Williams had the lone goal for the Wildcats. Trojan goalkeeper Alyssa Weesie only had to make two saves to secure the win for her team. The Trojans looked to carry some of the momentum from the win into their contest at Hastings last night. The Trojans return to action at home against Forest Hills Eastern Friday then will head to Caledonia Monday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central scored a 6-0 win in Middleville last Wednesday night. The Cougars’ Kelly Wilson and Alex Heffron both had three goals on the night, Thornapple Kellogg goalie Alyssa Weesie reacts to a shot by Catholic Central’s Alex Heffron (4) during the first half of last Wednesday’s O-K Gold contest in Middleville. The shot got by Weesie for the Cougars’ second goal in a 6-0 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and Heffron added an assist on Wilson’s first goal of the game. That score came just over five minutes into the contest. The Cougars would push their lead to 40 by the half. Wilson scored her third goal on a penalty kick with 3:05 left in the half. Heffron scored on a PK in the second half as well. “They’ve got some pretty players,” said TK head coach Katie Langridge. “Number four, Heffron, she’s the best sophomore in the state right now, at least that’s what they say.” The Trojans came into the game off a tough loss against South Christian on Monday (April 20). Amanda Nicholas scored in the first half for the Trojans, but the Sailors came back to tie the game with 15 minutes left in the second half. The game went into overtime, and then into a second overtime. The Sailors finally broke the 1-1 tie, scoring with three minutes left in the final sudden death session. “The girls were cross,” Langridge said. “They were really up for it. They thought they could hold them off. South was putting a lot of pressure on, and the girls were working hard.” Bowling Scores Tuesday Angels Hastings City Bank 82-42; Hastings Bowl 77-47; Miller Farm Repair 75.5-48.5; Northside Pizza 69-55; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 68.5-55.5; Moore Apts. 68-56; Newton Const. 65.5-58.5; Allure 65-59; Varney’s 61.5-62.5; Maude’s Team 54.5-69.5; Viking 48.5-75.5. High Games and Series - L. Kendall 176; S. Davis 140; M. Gdula 235-666; W. Barker 163; G. Otis 172; C. Hurless 179; d. McCollum 204-530; L. Watson 164; T. Cross 202-564; R. White 154; Cathy S. 168-476; L. Jackson 153; C. Shellenbarger 201-563; T. Phenix 175; K. Ward 132; N. Shafer 190; L. Perry 157; M. Martin 166; M. Weiler 144; K. Lancaster 158; L. Miller 163; C. Curtis 134; S. Tobias 152; J. Madden 210-584; D. Bartimus 182; A. Bartimus 233-602; J. Baker 177. �Page 20 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hurdlers dash past their KVA opponents at DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor What happens when you take the hurdles out of the way of a hurdler? It turned into a pair of sprint victories for Delton Kellogg juniors Katie Searles and Hannah Williams Tuesday in their Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri with Parchment and Hackett Catholic Central. Those wins, along with the pair’s victories in the hurdles helped the host Panthers to a 102-30 win over Parchment and a 100-23 victory over Hackett. Delton’s boys were also 2-0 on the day, topping Hackett 102-34 and Parchment 10036. Williams won the 100-meter dash in 13.62 seconds. Searles took the 200 in 27.44. “They needed somebody for the 100 (this spring) and I said I’d do it,” Williams said. “Hannah was faster than me in the 300 hurdles,” Searles said of her reason for trying the 200. “I said, ‘you can have that race and I’ll find another one to be in.’” Both girls had one shot in the sprints in the spring of 2008, at the Barry County Meet. Searles finished her race, but Williams was disqualified for a false start so she had never actually competed in the 100 before this season. In the hurdles Tuesday, Searles won the 100-meter event with a time of 16.52 and Williams the 300 in 49.00. Their teammate, freshman Andrea Polley, was second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.40 and third in the 100-meter hurdles in 14.62. “I like the hurdles the best, but the sprints are just kind of fun,” said Searles. “Just see how fast you can go.” In the hurdles there are steps and more technique to think about to perform at an elite level. “In a sprint race there’s no thinking. You just run,” Williams said. “There’s not as much pressure. You can only go as fast as you can run. If somebody’s faster than you, what can you do about it?” Delton girls won 13 of the 17 events in the three-team meet. Teammates Sarah Strohbusch, Amanda Mikolajczyk, and Jolene Drum also won two individual events each. Strohbusch won the shot put at 31 feet 9 inches and the discus at 91-8. Drum took the pole vault at 7-0 and the 800-meter run in 2 minutes 48.52 seconds. Mikolajczyk won the 400-meter dash in 1:11.24 and the high jump at 4-6. Searles, Williams, and Drum were all 4-0 on the day. They teamed up with Polley to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:33.40. Searles, Polley, Williams, and Adrienne Culbert took the 800-meter relay in 1:56.66. The team of Drum, Kelsey Sofia, Mandy Dye, and Renee McConahay won the 3200-meter relay in 8:52.62. Parchment’s Lelia Bouabdellaoui won the 1600-meter run in 5:52.60 and the 3200-meter run in 12:54.30. The Hackett girls won the 400-meter relay in 57.24. Parchment won its dual with Hackett 52-40. Pennfield also ran at Delton Tuesday, making up duals with Hackett and Parchment. Pennfield’s girls topped Parchment 95-33 and Hackett 98-25. Delton’s boys also had a good day in the Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams (right) gets the baton to teammate Katie Searles during the 800-meter relay Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Amanda Mikolajczyk clears the bar at 4 feet 6 inches during her team’s KVA Tri with Parchment and Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Jake Homister leaps over a hurdle in the 300-meter race during Tuesday’s KVA Tri at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Bourdo takes off with the baton after completing a hand-off with teammate Casey Overbeek Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) hurdles and the sprints. Casey Overbeek won the 100-meter dash in 11.78 and the 200 in 23.72. Matt Ingle won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.81 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.21. Ingle added a victory in the pole vault, clearing 12-0. Tyler Bourdo had two individual wins for Delton as well, taking the 800-meter run in 2:09.69 and the long jump at 17-9.75. Robbie Wandell won the high jump at 5-10. Wandell, Overbeek, Jordan Bourdo, and Tyler Bourdo teamed up to win the 1600meter relay in 3:43.58. Delton boys won the 3200-meter relay, with the team of Jordan Bourdo, Tyler Bourdo, Ryan Watson, and Chris Dybalski hitting the line in 8:52.62. Hackett won its dual with Parchment 5947. Both teams fell to Pennfield’s boys. The green and gold Panthers topped Hackett 9335 and Parchment 87-44. Only one of the three teams at Delton Kellogg last Thursday night was able to hold the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team to less than 100 points. The Lions scored three Kalamazoo Valley Association as more than a third of the league got together to make up some duals. The Lions defeated Delton Kellogg 102-35, Galesburg-Augusta 112.5-24.5, and Constantine 97-40. Among all four teams, the Lion boys won every single event on the track one of the five field events. Jeff Burd both won three individual events for the Lions. Burd took the 100-meter dash in 11.50 seconds, and the 200 in 23.34, and the 400 in 50.74. Nick Thurlby won both hurdle events, taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.08 and the 300-meter hurdles in 40.27. In the longer races, the Lions got a win from Rob Morehouse in the 800-meter run (2:05.06), Brad Laverty the 1600-meter run (4:53.94), and Josh Perkins the 3200-meter run (11:00.44). The Lions won the 3200-meter relay in 8:38.03, the 800-meter relay in 1:34.68, the 400-meter relay in 45.78, and the 1600-meter relay in 3:33.64. Zac Eddy added a win in the long jump for the Lions, flying 18-8.75. Constantine’s Aaron Wood won the discus with a throw of 139 feet 8 inches and the shot put at 139-8, and his teammate Hostetler won the high jump at 6-2. Delton Kellogg’s Ingle won the pole vault at 12-0. Delton’s boys defeated Galesburg-Augusta 100-36, but fell 73-65 to Constantine. Delton’s girls topped Galesburg-Augusta on the day 93-40, Constantine 83-50, and Maple Valley 85-46. Williams, Searles, and Strohbusch all won two individual events. Williams took the 100meter dash in 13.4 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 50.21. Searles took the 100-meter hurdles in 16.53 and the 200-meter dash in 28.02. Strohbusch won the throws, took the discus at 99-7. Dye took the 1600-meter run in 6:1`3.72, and Drum won the 800 in 2:45.21. Delton girls also won the 3200-meter relay in 11:07.40, the 800-meter relay in 1:54.34, and the 400-meter relay in 53.62. The Lion ladies did score an 87-49 win over Galesburg-Augusta and an 86-50 win over Constantine. Saxons struggle to score against the Gold’s best by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There’s a big showdown set for Friday night in the O-K Gold Conference. Caledonia and Catholic Central both improved to 5-0 in the league with wins on Monday night. The Scots host the Cougars to close out the first half of the league season. Hastings girls had to face both teams in the past week, and fell 8-1 to Caledonia last Thursday then was downed 4-0 by Catholic Central Monday afternoon. The Saxons actually had to face the top three teams in the league in consecutive games, also falling at Forest Hills Eastern last week. The Saxons haven’t seen South Christian yet, but Hastings’ head coach Sarah Smith said it appears that Catholic Central and Caledonia are the strongest teams in the league. In those three games against the league leaders, the Saxons managed just one goal. Hastings’ head coach took some of the blame for that. “We are struggling to score, which should not be happening as we have players that can finish the ball,” said Smith. “We just aren’t creating the opportunities. We have been The Saxons’ Taylor Carpenter (13) dribbles between Catholic Central defenders Sidney Yondo (left) and Elizabeth Faber (right) during the second half of Monday’s OK Gold Conference contest in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) focusing on developing the defensive side and have lacked some push on the offensive side, which is my fault. I think we are finally starting to blend different people together and things are looking up. We’ll see how the remaining weeks go, but we are slowly working the right direction.” One of the top players in the league didn’t have too much trouble putting the ball in the net Monday. Catholic Central’s Alex Heffron scored the fist three goals of the game for her team, then assisted on the fourth as the Cougars topped the Saxons on a soggy slick field in Grand Rapids. “A couple of their goals were given to them,” Smith said. “We made errors which ended up in them having an opportunity to score, and they did. They were a good team, they are solid all the way around the field.” Erin O’Neil had the fourth goal of the game for the Cougars. “My goalkeeper, Emily Doherty, played outstanding given the conditions,” said Smith. “Our defense played strong, now we have to find a way to score. We had some good attacks and some great chances in the first half, we just weren’t able to capitalize as their goalie was very aggressive and playing very high off of her line.” Sophomore sweeper Veronica Hayden led the Saxon defense, along with Kelsey Devroy, Stephanie Warren, Ashley Purdun, Ali Howell, Haley Wagner. Sam Oosterhaven and Hailey Yondo both had two goals in the first half for Caledonia last Thursday. Quinn Huver added a fifth first-half goal for the Scots. Oosterhaven and Yondo both earned their hat-tricks in the second half. Amanda VanLaar scored in the second half as well for Caledonia. VanLaar finished the day wit two assists, as did Alyssa Petz. Heather Veneman had one. In all, the Scots had 11 difference players record shots on goal. Hastings was scheduled to host Thornapple Kellogg last night, and will return to action at South Christian Friday. Monday, the Saxons travel to take on Ottawa Hills to start the second half of the league season. “Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like to lose, but if we are going to continue to get strong and become more of unit, we can peak towards the end of the season and in districts,” Smith said. “I’m okay with that. Some past years we have peaked too early in the season and the fight to the finish was tough. It may be opposite for us this year. We’ll see.” The Saxons’ Kelsi Herrington (6) sends the ball ahead before Catholic Central’s Erin O’Neil can step in during the second half Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Page 21 Saxons win three of their first four in O-K Gold The Saxons were able to split their O-K Gold Conference double header with Forest Hills Eastern and improve to 3-1 in the league Tuesday. The host Hawks scored a 6-5 win in game one, then Hastings’ varsity baseball team came from behind to score a 4-2 win in the second game as senior pitcher Trent Brisboe improved to 5-0 with another gutty performance on the mound. Brisboe scattered 10 hits, and struck out five in the complete game effort. “I thought we showed a lot of character and a lot of heart the way we battled all day, but especially so in that final game,” said Saxon head coach Marsh Evans. “Nothing came easy for us today. We hit a lot of balls right at them, while theirs found some gaps. They were two great high school baseball games today. Forest Hills Eastern took a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning of game but, but the Saxons were able to answer right back with a three-run inning of their own. McLean led off the inning with a single and moved to second on a wild pitch, and stood on second as the next two Saxon batters were put down. Greg Heath drew a two-out walk to give the Saxons some new life. Brad Hayden tied the game with an RBI single, then Dylan McKay knocked in the go-ahead runs with another two-out single. “It was a character win in my book,” said Evans. Eastern scored once in the second inning, but the Saxons answered that time two as Brisboe doubled and came home on an RBI single from Heath. Eastern put two runners on in the seventh, but a great catch by Saxon center fielder Trevor Heacock and some great pitching by Brisboe ended the threat. The Hawks had come through in the tight situations in game one. In both the first and second innings the Hawks scored runs with two outs and two strikes on the batter to build a 2-0 lead. Eastern then added a pair of runs in the third to go up 4-1, and scored twice in The Saxons’ Greg Heath hauls in a fly ball in right field during Hastings’ double header sweep of Wayland on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) fifth to go up 6-2. Trailing 6-3, the Saxons rallied for two runs in the seventh. Heacock and Eric Pettengill both had RBI singles in the inning. Nick Wallace had a pair of doubles and an RBI for the Saxons. Hayden, Heacock, and Dylan Downs all had two hits each as well. McLean (4-2) took the loss, going the dis- The Saxons Trent Brisboe pitches during his team’s game two win over Wayland last Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tance, striking out ten. baseball: solid hitting, good pitching, and Hastings started the league season with 17- good defense,” said Evans. “The hitting takes 2 and 10-0 wins over Wayland last Thursday. the pressure off the pitchers and the defense “Our kids put together two solid games keeps the other team in check, and so far that today against Wayland. We continued to get has worked well for us.” the three key elements you need to win in The Saxons broke a 2-2 tie with the Wildcats in the second inning of game one, then added five runs in the third and eight more in the fourth to end the game early. In the big fourth inning, Hayden hit his first home run of the season and Wallace drove in three-runs with a bases loaded triple. McLean picked up the win, allowing five hits and striking out three in four innings. Brisboe earned the win in the game two shutout, allowing two hits and striking out three in his five innings of work. Pettengill had a two-run single and Wallace an RBI single as the Saxons built a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Hastings then added three more runs in the top of the fourth, and ended the game early in the top of the fifth as Tim Hanlon came home on a fly ball off the bat of Wallace for the final run of the game. In between the two league doubles headers, the Saxons scored an 11-1 win over Central Montcalm at the Saranac Invitational. Hastings was prevented from winning its second straight title at the tournament though by the weather, which forced the cancellation of the championship game. The Saxons scored five runs in the bottom half of the first to take a 5-1 lead, then scored four more times in the second inning and twice in the fourth. Heath broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the first with a grand slam which scored Downs, Wallace, and Brisboe. Heacock added a solo home to close the scoring in the inning. Heath finished the game with five RBI’s. Downs had two hits, including a double. Wallace and Heacock had the other Saxon hits. On the mound, Pettengill (2-1) picked up the win pitching in difficult conditions. He allowed four hits and struck out nine in four innings. Zack Passmore closed out the win for the Saxons. Hastings has a league double header at home today against Caledonia, then will be at Comstock for two games Saturday. Tuesday, Hastings heads to Delton Kellogg. LHS ladies drop first two in league Hastings’ head coach Doug Griggs comes out to talk things over with his pitcher and his infield during last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference double header with Wayland at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon girls win a pair at FHE In a non-conference double header last Wednesday, Lakewood scored a pair of wins over Lansing Waverly. The Vikings took game one 4-3, winning on an RBI double off the bat of Thomason in the eighth inning. It was Thomason’s second double of the game. Lake earned the win, striking out ten and allowing just six hits. Spetoskey, Hewitt, Brittney Hilley, and Shalea Makely had one hit each. The Vikings won game two 1-0 in five innings, with Lake again earning the win. She struck out five and allowed five hits. Dow and Spetoskey were both 4-for-4 at the plate. Dow scored three runs and had five RBI’s. Spetoskey had a double and scored four runs. Hewitt was 2-for-4, Thomason had her third double of the double header, and Smith, Erika Whitinger, and Endres added singles. Lakewood then added two more wins Thursday, topping Fowlerville 10-0 and 9-2. Lake had the two wins, striking out 14 total in the two games. She allowed just one hit in the game one shutout. Hewitt had five hits in the two games, including a double, and scored three. Thomason had four hits with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI’s. Makely had three hits and two runs scored. Whitinger added two hits. Spetoskey scored four times and had a pair of RBI’s. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, APRIL 30 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm Boys Boys Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Varsity Varsity Varsity Fresh. Varsity Varsity JV JV Varsity JV Fresh. 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Forest Hills Eastern put a scare into the Saxons in the seventh inning of game two, pushing four runs across the plate. The Hawks had scored four times in the second inning as well to build a 4-0 lead in game two. Hastings tied the game with four runs in the bottom of the second. Jen Ratliff drove in a pair of runs with a double, and Sara Bolo and Shelby Roush had RBI singles in the inning. Teri Dull, Cassi Lydy, and Ratliff all had RBIs in the third inning, and then singles by Roush, Breanna Leedy, Tara Harding and Alex Wendorf added two important runs to the Saxon lead in the sixth. Harding threw a complete game to earn her second varsity win in as many starts for the Saxons. She struck out two and walked five, and allowed eight Eastern hits in gaining the win. The Saxons scored twice in the first inning of game one, then added nine runs in the second to pull away. Three walks were followed by hits off the bats of Leedy, Dull, and Brittney Goodenough for the Saxons in the nine-run inning. FHE added three runs in the fourth inning on a pair of walks and a base hit and then scored two more runs in the fifth inning on a walk, a base hit and a Hastings error. The Saxons pushed three more runs across in the sixth inning as Bolo blasted a bases clearing double to drive in the runs. Wendorf earned her fourth win of the season, striking out Eastern hitters and walking three while allowing five hits. Hastings is no w 8-7 overall. Some rain wasn’t the only thing that spoiled the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener for the Lakewood varsity softball team Monday. The Vikings got their two games in at Williamston, but suffered 7-0 and 11-1 losses to the Hornets. Williamston improved to 13-1 on the year with the two wins, and 2-0 in the CAAC-White. Lakewood’s girls are now 9-8. Lakewood had just five hits total in the two games, including a triple by Chelsey Dow, and singles for Carrie Endres, Briana Everett, Marlena Smith, and Chelsea Lake. The Vikings return to league action with a home double header against Perry Monday. Saturday, the Vikings will be a part of the Gull Lake Invitational at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. Last Saturday, the Vikings went 1-2 at the Grand Ledge Invitational. Grand Ledge got the win in game one against the Vikings, thanks to a tie-breaker after the two teams battled to a 2-2 tie through nine innings. Lakewood bounced back from the tough decision to score a 10-5 win over Southgate Anderson. In the final contest of the day, St. Johns topped the Vikings 3-1. Lake and Endres both had four hits to lead the Lakewood offense on the day. Mariah Hewitt, Courtney Thomason, and Lexie Spetoskey had three hits each. Hewitt also had a team high three RBI’s. �Page 22 — Thursday, April 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK gets golf victories at Maple Valley Delton Kellogg’s Tarah Keim blasts a two-run home run against St. Philip on Wednesday in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther softball pounds out pair of wins over Pennfield Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team picked up a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association victories Tuesday, topping Pennfield 5-3 and 11-6. Tarah Keim was the winning pitcher in both games for Delton. She struck out six and allowed just four hits in the game one win. In game two, Keim struck out 11 and allowed six hits. Kami McCowan had a big game one, hitting a double and three singles. Keim had three hits, and Adrienne Schroeder and Shelly NeSmith also had hits for Delton. The Delton offense in game two was led by Sarah Weimer, who had three hits. Kati Marshall, Keim, NeSmith, and Schroeder all had two hits, while McCowan and Kali Tobias added one each. Things didn’t go as well for the Panthers as they fell twice at Kalamazoo Christian last Friday. The Comets shut out the Panthers in game one, 7-0. Amber Saurers had the only hit for Hastings’ varsity boys’ golf team shows off its trophy after winning last Wednesday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course by 25 strokes over second-place Wayland. Team members are (from left) coach Bruce Krueger, Brian Baum, Jon Kalmink, Danny Buehler, Matt Cooley, Tyler Kalmink, and Jason Baum. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team scored a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association wins at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Thursday afternoon. Delton scored a 160, compared to the 191 from host Maple Valley and a 211 from Olivet. Delton Kellogg had the top four individual scores of the day, as well as the top team score. The Panthers got 39’s from Cody Morse and Mitchell Wandell and 41’s from Robbie Wandell and TJ Boreham. Caleb Walker led the Lions on the day with a 44. His teammate Ian Cogswell added a 48 and Rob Sebastian a 49. Hutch Joppie and Dylan Myers both shot 50’s for the Lions. Olivet was led by Joe Deppe and Brad Newman who both fired 51. It was the second day in a row that the Lions and Panthers had met up. Maple Valley was a part of the eight-team Delton Delton. Keim was the losing pitching, giving up seven hits while striking out four. In game two, the Comets needed nine innings to get by the Panthers 7-6. Marshall had a pair of doubles and a single to lead the Panther offense. Keim added a singe and a double, and Tobias had two hits as well. McCowan, Weimer, and Saurers all had singles. In a non-conference contest at Bailey Park in Battle Creek last Wednesday, Delton scored a 4-0 win over St. Philip. Keim hit a two-run home run, and was the winning pitcher. She struck out nine and allowed only one hit. Saurers, Sarah Holroyd, McCowan, and Tobias provided the rest of the offensive punch for the Panthers. Delton’s girls are off until Friday when they host Hackett for a conference double header. The Panthers will then host their own invitational Saturday. Delton Kellogg third baseman Taylor Blacken tags out a St. Philip runner during the Panthers’ 4-0 win in Battle Creek last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course Wednesday afternoon. Hastings took the championship on he day with a team score of 307. Wayland fired a 32, Delton 334, Pennfield 356, Parchment 364, Marcellus 364, Lawton 385, and Maple Valley 399. Hastings had five of the top ten individual scores of the day, led by medallist Tyler Kalmink who shot a 73. Wayland’s Jarrett Doire was second with a 74, and Pennfield’s Nick Haudek tied Hastings’ Jon Kalmink for third with 77’s. Delton’s Mitchell Wandell and Hastings’ Matt Cooley both fired 78’s. Rounding out the top ten were Hastings’ Jason Baum (79), Wayland’s Keegan Pawloski (79), Marcellus’ Blake Terrill (79), and Hastings’ Brian Baum (82). Joppie led the Lions with a 93. Walker shot a 95, Cogswell 103, and Clint Franklin 108. Delton baseball drops a pair against KVA’s top two teams Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell sets up a putt during last Wednesday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course. Sailors one stroke better than Saxons The Saxons have been close, but haven’t taken their turn at the top quite yet. Hastings’ varsity boys’ golf team was onestroke back of South Christian Thursday, as the Saxons hosted the O-K Gold Conference for its fourth league jamboree of the season at Hastings Country Club. The Sailors took the championship on the day with a 163. The Saxons fired a 164. Caledonia finished third with a 171, followed by Catholic Central 172, Forest Hills Eastern 174, Thornapple Kellogg 179, Wayland 180, and Ottawa Hills NTS. The Saxons’ Tyler Kalmink had the low individual round for the day, firing a 38. Thornapple Kellogg’s Justin Helmholdt and Catholic Central’s Cody Shoemaker both fired 39’s. South Christina didn’t need to take a score higher than 41. The Sailors were led by Dan Brace’s 40. Mike Fennema, PJ Faber and Ted Van Vliet all shot 41. Behind Kalmink for the Saxons, Brian Baum shot a 40, Jon Kalmink 41, and Jason Baum a 45. Thornapple Kellogg added a 43 from David Foster, a 47 from Cole Meinke, and a 50 from Eric Pitsch. The league got together again Tuesday at Railside, with Catholic Central coming out on top with a 164. South Christian was second with a 166, followed by Hastings 171, Forest Hills Eastern 174, Wayland 174, Thornapple Kellogg 194, Caledonia 203, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Kalmink fired a 38 for the Saxons, while Matt Cooley added a 43, and Jason Baum, Jon Kalmink, and Danny Buehler all shot 45. The conference meets up at Yankee Springs Golf Course this afternoon, then is off until next Tuesday’s league jamboree hosted by Ottawa Hills at Indian Trails Country Club in Grand Rapids. Junior Brad Meyers pitches for the Panthers during last Wednesday’s non-conference contest against St. Philip at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) To register, please contact: Jeff Tinkler at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Phone: 800-596-1005 269-945-1696 E-mail: JEFFT@hoc-mi.com Held at Hastings High School Football Field Session 1 June 15th-17th Session 2 August 3rd-5th Time: 4:00-5:00pm Grades 4th-12th Registration Deadline: June 1st Improve speed, power, coordination, body awareness and explosive strength The purpose of this camp is to help athletes and anyone interested in fitness or sports to improve performance and reduce injury. Every athlete knows success is achieved as a result of hard work and dedication. Improvements in speed, agility, strength and coordination can often make the difference between success and failure in athletics. Our camp includes various drills and circuits focusing on these key factors. Camp SPEED helps athletes achieve their maximum potential in a safe, efficient environment. Camp Fee: $30.00* 06690926 Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Eric S. Leep, D.O. James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. *Fee includes both sessions, t-shirt & water bottle* Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball team scored just five runs in a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association double headers in the past week, and dropped a pair of games against both Kalamazoo Christian and Pennfield. Pennfield scored 3-2 and 10-0 wins on its home field over Delton Tuesday. Matt Smith hit a two-out RBI double in the bottom of the eighth to propel the green and gold Panthers to their 3-2 win in game one. Chris Horrocks took the loss for Delton, pitching a complete game. Cam Bortell earned the win on the mound for Pennfield. Between the two of them they didn’t walk a single batter in over 15 innings of work. Delton rallied for a run in the top of the sixth to tie the game at two. Quinn Seaver had a pair of singles and drove in both Delton runs in the game. Jeff Bissett and Brennan Smith had two singles as well. Taylor Kingsley had a double for the other Delton hit. Mike Curcuro had three hits for Pennfield, and Sean Miller and Bortell had two each. Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey was impressed with the play of his outfielders Jeremy Reigler, Thad Calkins, Anthony Shoup, and Sam Hoff. That foursome combined for 12 put-outs. Seaver had the only hit off of Pennfield pitching in game two, as Jimmy Jackson earned the win on the mound. Pennfield pounded out 11 hits, scoring once in the first and then three runs in the second fourth and sixth innings. Curcuro was 3-for-3 with three RBI’s to lead Pennfield in game two. The Panthers are now 4-9 overall and 2-4 in the KVA. Pennfield improved to 7-1 in the league with the two wins. The Delton boys saw the top two teams in the league in back-to-back double headers. Last Friday, Kalamazoo Christian improved to 6-0 in the league with an 8-0 win and a 73 win in Kalamazoo over Delton. Michael Visser threw a complete game, two-hit, shut out to earn the victory in game one for the Comets. Singles by Horrocks and Smith accounted for all of the Delton offense. In game two, Kevin Cooper earned the win for the Comets. Kalamazoo Christian scored five runs in the first three innings, and then held on for the win. Bissett and Shoup had RBI singles for the Panthers. Calkins, Kingsley, and Seaver also had singles, and Horrocks added an RBI walk. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-05-07.pdf 43cc9947b293d8cab5cea1fa80ec033a PDF Text Text Delton lays off 19 staff members King deserves Liberty Bell TK finishes Gold duals 7-0 See Story on Page 8 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 19 NEWS BRIEFS Prayer service is tonight in Delton Area Christians will gather for a community National Day of Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. The public is invited. This year’s theme is “Prayer ... America’s Hope” and is based on Psalm 33:22, “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Some of the areas of prayer may include prayers for families and community, youth and schools, America, state and federal leaders, churches and for peace in the world. Participating in the service, to date, will be Pastor Len Davis of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church; Pastor David Hills of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton; and Parish Administrator Constance Fifelski of St. Ambrose. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the National Day of Prayer Service. Life Walk to benefit Women’s Center A Saturday, May 9, walk through spring in the heart of Delton is an opportunity for people to take a stand for life and help the Delton Women’s Center at the same time. The center’s annual Life Walk will start at 9 a.m. The event begins and ends at the center, 503 S. Grove St. (M-43 Highway) in Delton. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be a prayer before the walk starts. Men, women and children of all ages are invited to participate by collecting monetary pledges and joining the walk, which is about a two-mile trek. Pledge sheets are available by contacting the Delton Women’s Center, at 269623-4061. Donations will be used to help operate the center and help people in the community. All donations are tax deductible. Services at the center are free and confidential. Women of all ages and income are welcome. Antiques, collectibles next ILR topic Jill Turner, owner of the Lady Peddler in Hastings, will conduct an Institute for Learning in Retirement program on "Antiques and Collectibles" from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 11. She will discuss various items being sought by collectors. The program will be at the Hastings Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. Members and non-members 50 and over are welcome. To register or for more information, call the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269948-9500, ext. 2803. Burma Shave video to be shown The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome. The program will feature a video called “The Signs and Rhymes of Burma Shave.” The society’s board will meet at 6:15 that evening. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 7, 2009 Voters torpedo Hastings building and site sinking fund by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When they went to the polls Tuesday, voters in the Hastings Area School District soundly rejected a proposed building and site sinking fund by a 750-1,141 vote. The proposed 1-mill, five-year levy would have generated approximately $534,000 per year for a five-year total of approximately $2.5 million for repairs and improvements to all school buildings in the district. The same levy was proposed and rejected by Hastings voters in the May 2008 school election by a 522-787 vote. “This means we continue to do what we have been doing and put Band-Aids on things instead of fixing or replacing them,” said Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee. “There are some things we have to fix, but the money will have to come out of our general fund. For example, right now I have a $6,500 bill for work on the HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling system) controllers. As situations like this come up, we’ll just make do with what we can do.” Meanwhile the Delton Kellogg Schools operating millage renewal passed 759-287, a 73 percent approval. The 18 mills on all property, except principle residences and other property exempted by law, is for operating purposes and is required for the school district to receive its revenue per-pupil foundation allowance. Andrew Stoneburner Voters in Baltimore and Johnstown townships approved the Dowling Public Library’s renewal request for a .30 operating levy by a vote of 138-58. In school board election races, incumbents retained their seats. Hastings Board of Education incumbent Scott Hodges held off Scott Hodges challenger Jeffrey Kniaz 1,002-730. In Delton where there was a four-way race for two seats on the board of education, incumbent Andrew Stoneburner was re-elected with 671 votes, and the second seat went to newcomer Ben Tobias, who garnered 494 votes. Candidates Tony Crosariol and Geoffrey Stevens finished Ben Tobias out of the running with 368 and 363 votes, respectively. In Middleville Trustee Scott Kiel ran unopposed and was re-elected to his seat on the Thornapple-Kellogg Board of Education. Rezoning for proposed parking lot hailed, challenged by neighbors 3by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a request from the City of Hastings to rezone 112 E. Center St. and 303 S. Jefferson St., both residential rental properties, from A-O (apartment/office) to B-1 (central business district) as well as 309 and 328 S. Jefferson St., the site of the former Double A Cookie Company and Democratic Hall, respectively. During the public comment portion of the hearing, the commission took questions and comments both for and against the proposed rezoning. Rosemary Anger, the chairperson of the Barry County Democratic Party, which owns Thomas Jefferson Hall, spoke in support of the rezoning. “The character of that portion of the city is becoming increasingly commercial after the rebuilding of Hastings City Bank and street improvements to the block of South Jefferson Street between Center Street and Court Street,” said Anger. “Our current and future use of the Thomas Jefferson Hall suggests a more commercial nature as we try to expand our hall rentals to cover increasing heating costs. Therefore, we would be in full support of the opportunity to allow our adjacent parcel to rezone along with the new parking lot.” Anger also stated that if the Democratic Hall were extensively damaged, it would be easier to rebuild it in a B-1 district than the AO. Community Development Director John Hart said the city plans to demolish the houses at the corner of East Center and South Jefferson streets to build a new parking lot. And, while a parking lot would be allowed in the A-O district, the city was seeking the rezoning because it would be in compliance with the future land-use plan. Also, he said it makes sense to rezone the site of the former Double A Cookie Company because as a retail space, it was already a non-conforming use and the owners were in favor of the change. Joanne Guernsey, who lives a block from the proposed new parking lot, and questioned whether the city needed more parking. “I see empty parking spaces, and I don’t know why we need to spend more money when parking is available,” she said, adding that the city-owned parking lot at the corner of South Jefferson and Grand streets could be used for all-day parking. Planning Commission Chair Elizabeth Forbes asked Hart if the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) had done a parking study. “We don’t have a parking problem; we have parking issues,” replied Hart, “We need long-term all-day parking, and this lot would accommodate that.” DDA member Jim Brown reiterated Hart’s comments, saying, “Parking is not a problem but a situation with not enough parking, and part of the problem is that people don’t know where the parking is,” said Brown. “The wayfinder signs will eliminate that problem. But this piece (the parking lot at the corner of South Jefferson and Center) will eliminate the perceived problem of no parking on the south REZONING, continued on page 10 These two houses at the corner of Center and Jefferson streets in Hastings (center and left) are slated for demolition to make way for a new city parking lot. Bob King receives Liberty Bell Award by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Each year on Law Day, the Barry County Bar Association bestows the Liberty Bell Award on a deserving citizen. This year’s recipient is Bob King, whose decades of dedicated service to the community as the YMCA director from 1946 until he retired in 1981, helped shape the Barry County YMCA and Camp Algonquin and generations of youths who attended its programs and camps. The theme of this year’s Law Day was “Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln’s Bicentennial.” Keynote speaker, 87th District State Rep. Brain Calley, also spoke about Lincoln and how he persevered despite his humble circumstances and repeated failures but went on to have great and lasting influence over the nation. In his opening remarks at the awards ceremony held in the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings attorney Bob Byington said that while the award often is given to a judge or a lawyer, it also can be bestowed on a person who meets the criteria of having contributed to good government in the community and embodied civic responsibility. For many years, the Barry County Bar Association has presented the Liberty Bell Award to a person who has demonstrated a commitment to his or community. Byington noted that Lincoln had only one year of formal education. Although he didn’t learn to read well until he was 15 years old, he became an avid reader and was self-taught in the study of law and served four terms in the Illinois Senate and one in Congress before being elected to two terms as president of the United States. Byington said that as a lawyer, Lincoln handled cases ranging from divorce to property disputes to murder. The most money Lincoln ever earned as a lawyer was $5,000 for representing the Illinois Central Railroad in a right-of-way case. However, his most famous case was the Armstrong murder case in which he won the freedom of the defendant. Lincoln discredited a witness who said he had seen the murder by the light of the moon by pulling out an almanac showing that there was no moon on the night the murder had taken place. Bob King (center) is joined by his son Jim and daughter-in-law Susan. KING, continued on page 7 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page DKHS hosting alumni banquet Nominate Golden Deeds candidate Delton Kellogg High School's 66th annual alumni banquet will be held Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria (note change of location). The classes of 1959, 1984 and 2009 will be honored. All graduates, former teachers and employees are invited to attend and bring a dish to pass and their own table service. A collection will be taken during the banquet to help pay banquet expenses. A business meeting and social hour will be held in Room 1011 after the dinner. Handicap parking is available alongside the cafeteria driveway. All other parking will be on the west end of the middle school. For more information, call 269-6232610 or visit www.dkhs-alumni.org. The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds Award. This Exchange Club program honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her public-spirited deeds who, because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecognized for his or her activities. The award will be presented during Mayor Exchange Day with Charlotte, set for May 20. In addition to being recognized at a luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recipient has the honor of being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August. To nominate someone for the award, pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by Monday, May 11. Hastings Public Library offers variety of events The Hastings Public Library, located at 227 E. State Street, will hold the following upcoming events: • Thursday, May 7, the library will be closed in the morning but will open at 12:30 p.m. From 5 to 8 p.m., visitors can taste entries in the library’s Siete de Mayo Salsa Contest. A screening of the classic film “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” with Alice Faye and Tyrone Power will begin at 5:30 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. a discussion of Diane Setterfield’s The Thirteenth Tale will start. • Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. preschoolers will focus on stories about mothers. From noon until 6 p.m. the Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale. • Saturday, May, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Friends of the Library used book sale will continue. At 7 p.m., teens are invited to come dressed as their favorite vampire or just as they are to a “Twilight” movie party. • Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. registrants can learn the basics of stamp collecting at the library’s monthly craft class • Tuesday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m., toddlers play, sing and listen to stories about counting. At 6 p.m., the Teen Advisory Board will meet to plan summer reading activities. • Thursday, May 14, at 5:15 p.m. the featured movie will be the vintage film “Mother Wore Tights” with Betty Grable and Dan Dailey. • Friday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. preschoolers can listen to stories and do crafts relating to the tale, Stone Soup. • Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. the Anime Club will have view an anime film. For those interested in genealogy, genealogy help is usually available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and all day Saturday. Call ahead at 269-945-4263 to make sure help will be available. To register for computer classes or craft classes, call 269-945-4263. Arts council, Walldorff launch gallery program today The Thornapple Arts Council, in collaboration with the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, are now presenting “Images of Barry County,” a collection of paintings and photographs capturing natural scenes of Barry County. The works will be on display at the downtown restaurant now through July. Featured artists include Rose Hendershot, Richard Jordan, Richard Karas, Donna Olsen, Mike Pendola and Bonnie Slayton. The arts council and the brew pub are “delighted to provide picturesque views of Barry County for patrons while offering local artists the opportunity to display and sell their work,” said Thornapple Arts Council (TAC) Executive Director André Wiegand. He said he has been looking forward to today’s opening of the gallery program. “The arts council wants to build partnerships that will benefit the entire area. More importantly, we are delighted to provide a new market for local artists,” said Wiegand. “We cannot thank Walldorff co-owners, Mike and Susan [Barnaart] and Carl and Loretta [Schoessel] enough for giving TAC and local artists this opportunity.” The Walldorff owners also are eager to see the gallery program. “Barry County has such a rich variety of landscape and nature,” said Mike Barnaart. “ Bringing this scenery to our customers and supporting local artists is something we wanted to be a part of.” In deciding the first theme for the gallery program, arts council program coordinator and gallery curator Kathleen Crane said her first inclination was to have an exhibit that would celebrate the county’s scenery. Thornapple Arts Council program director Kathy Crane and Walldorff Bistro and Brew Pub owner Mike Barnaart look over some of the work by Barry County artists that will be on display in the dining room of the bistro. “Barry County’s landscape is an inspiration to many local artists, and these scenes really bring our area’s surroundings to life.” “Images of Barry County” is opening today to coincide with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Girls’ Night Out. All works may be purchased on consignment, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting arts and cultural programs, youth scholarships and other arts council events. The Thornapple Arts Council is looking for artists for its next show, set to start in August. If interested in participating, call 269-9452002. Young men of HHS class of ‘09 invited to Hastings Rotary Club meeting Delton Kellogg MEAP scores up in most areas Hastings senior boys stand between Fred Jacobs (left) and President of the Hastings Rotary Club Dave Hatfield (right). by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The majority of scores from 2008 Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests by students in grades five through nine at Delton Kellogg schools show improvement when compared to the district’s MEAP results fromthe previous year. Areas of the 2008 MEAP in which Delton middle and high school students showed the most improvement include the sixth grade writing portion, with 77 percent demonstrating proficiency (up 13 percent from last year); ninth grade social studies portion, with 81 percent demonstrating proficiency (up 10 percent from last year); and fifth grade writing, with 52 percent demonstrating proficiency (up 9 percent from last year). The two areas of this year’s assessment in which the scores dropped for fifth through eighth graders in the district include the eighth grade science portion, with 82 percent earning a proficient score (down 7 percent from last year), along with the eighth grade English and language arts portion, with another 82 percent earning a proficient score (down 4 percent from last year). Diane Talo, principal of Delton Kellogg Middle School, said the improved scores are a testament to the implementation of effective programming and hard work of teachers. “Here at the middle school, we’ve been working very hard on using data for school improvement,” she said. “... We met almost all of our score-improvement goals this year in almost every grade level.” To assist students in academic achievement, Talo said that the middle school has recently implemented a program called “flex time,” which reserves approximately 35 minutes per day for students in every grade to focus on areas that teachers decide would be most beneficial for them to learn. According to Talo, Barry Intermediate School District tutor Monique Reed has played an important role in raising Delton Kellogg Middle School’s MEAP scores, by providing students with opportunities for additional instruction during and after school. “The Barry (Intermediate School District) has provided us with approximately 400 hours of tutoring support,” Talo explained. The coordination of instruction and assessments are aspects of teaching that Talo said have become integral at the middle school. According to Talo, the school’s teachers meet daily with one another to plan their instruction, so that the results of tests and quizzes can be easily compared. “Our teachers are working so hard,” she said. “It’s unbelievable.” Progressive Democrats to meet May 13 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. All people who are interested in the Progressive and Democratic agenda of keeping and growing jobs in the United States, obtaining affordable health care for all Americans, reducing carbon emissions and stopping global warming, building new green energy sources while reducing dependence on coal and oil and strengthening public schools are welcome. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Fifty-five young men preparing to graduate from Hastings High School this month accepted an invitation from the Hastings Rotary Club to attend the organization’s meeting Monday, May 4. Seniors were treated to a complimentary luncheon, before each shared his plans for the future to those assembled. While a majority of students said that they were planning to attend community college after graduating from high school, others announced objectives involving four-year universities, trade schools, military service and, according to Trevor Fields, plans to hitchhike across America. Fred Jacobs, Rotarian and vice president of J-Ad Graphics, was a guest speaker at the event. He addressed the seniors, stressing the important role entrepreneurialism could play in their lives. As examples of what the entrepreneurial spirit is capable of, Jacobs detailed the involvement of the Hastings Rotary Club in many public pursuits, including the club’s assistance with the building of a local train depot in 1922 and its current offering of programs for youths. “Today, you hear a lot of people talking about entrepreneurialism like it’s a new fad,” Jacobs said. “... Well, entrepreneurialism has been with us since the beginning of time.” Nashville river restoration project receives another grant The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently announced that the Nashville/Thornapple River restoration project has been awarded a $50,058 grant. The grant will be matched by $517,079 in contributions raised by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Chris Freiburger of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been working on the project and said a permit has been submitted by the Barry Conservation District for the village of Nashville for the drawdown of the Nashville impoundment. “The permit application requests that a slow drawdown commence as soon as the permit is issued by MDEQ and run though mid-August. The slower the drawdown, the less impact on fish and wildlife and sediment movement downstream,” wrote Jacobs told the young men that, even though much contemporary news focuses on economic crises, the elimination of large companies and monopolies translates into many opportunities for small businesses and those individuals with a desire to succeed. “In my opinion, as seniors leaving high school ... you are facing one of the best times probably in American history,” he said. “... In the next few years, you will find yourselves on the cutting edge of a new economy ... an economy of smaller, more innovative businesses ...” Though the future plans the young men had expressed were varied, Jacobs encouraged all of them to choose Hastings as a place to make their mark. “The thing that you have here now is an investment,” he said. “You have, now, 16, 17, 18 years of investment ... you can be successful in your hometown community quicker than any other place on Earth.” Freiburger in a recent e-mail. “We anticipate hearing something from MDEQ in the next few weeks when they will be able to take action on the permit for field review.” The group also is working on design options for the project and is currently sifting through the survey data and analyzing alternatives for design. “We need to continue to move on this since the final design will go through considerable review from all of the resource agencies, and we want public comment and this will take several months.” said Freiburger. “So, even though it is spring, if we hope to have late summer or fall construction work, it does not leave a tremendous amount of time.” Fred Jacobs addresses Hastings High School senior boys Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 3 GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club hosts 63rd tea ‘Light someone’s candle; don’t blow it out’ speakers tell Hastings senior girls by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Using the analogy of the light from a candle symbolizing a person’s inner spark and self-esteem, speakers at Friday’s Senior Girls Tea, encouraged the young Hastings area women to abandon negative actions and reach out to other women in positive ways. Best friends Christine Hiar and Liz Lenz shared the podium as the keynote speakers at the 63rd annual tea, attended by 223 and sponsored by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. Their message focused on the importance and positive influences of “Women Supporting Women.” Hiar and Lenz both work for Barry County Substance Abuse Services, a part of the Barry Community Mental Health Authority. Hiar is a clinical supervisor and Lenz is a community preventionist and site supervisor. “As women, it’s really easy to get caught up into a situation where we turn on each other, or we are unkind to each other,” Hiar said. Betsy Johnson was one of the servers at the tea, attended by 223. Three generations attending the tea were (from left) grandmothers Peggy Byington and Ellyn Anderson, graduate Kacy Anderson and mother Gwen Anderson. Another set of three generations – all Hastings High School graduates – were together at the tea: (from left) mother Molly Winans, a 1986 graduate; graduate Shelby Winans and grandmother Phylis Anderson, a 1954 graduate. Four generations enjoyed their special bonding during the tea (from left) Mary Jane Drenthe, great-grandmother; Jill Turner, grandmother; Barb Benner, grandmother; Tamara Baldwin, mother; and Kaitlyn Cherry, 2009 graduate. “As a counselor, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had women say to me ‘it’s hard for me to be friends with other women; other women aren’t nice to me; I can’t trust other women, they stab me in the back; they sneak around with my boyfriend. As women, I think there comes a point when we just need to decide that’s not acceptable and just support each other and not be so willing to turn on each other in that manner and just be there for each other and be a true friend,” she said. The two speakers used quotes from others to undergird some of their main points. For instance, an anonymous quote stated: “A candle loses nothing of its light by lighting another candle.” And Margaret Fuller was quoted as saying “If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” Lenz gave her personal interpretation of those quotes, saying “Don’t blow someone’s candle out because yours is not going to grow brighter.” She told the audience to imagine the candle being “our inner spark, our inner light, our self-esteem, our dreams, our goals. Maybe it’s our wisdom, the path we want to take, the one thing ... that’s going to help us overcome an obstacle such as blindness ... That’s our life, our energy. “Suppose someone doesn’t like my candle or the way the candle looks. So they blow me out ... It grows dim and dark and we can’t see... “We always have choices. We can blow each other’s candles out. We can be mean girls, we can isolate, we can not reach out to help because ‘it’s not my job to take care of that’ ...We can do that,” Lenz continued. “We have two other choices. We can choose to reach out and share our light. We can light someone’s candle after it has been blown out. There are circumstances in our life when our candle gets extinguished. Maybe we’ve run out of wick or wax or maybe we are tired or maybe something traumatic has happened. I believe the sisterhood of women is what lights the candle,” she said. “If I have a skill and keep it to myself, nobody benefits from that. If I have a skill and I share it or try to enlighten other people or share my talent and teach someone to do something, the room becomes brighter and we all become stronger.” Interwoven in Hiar and Lenz’s message was the commonality of sets of five. As the foundation of their talk, Hiar took the audience back to 1848 when five brave women – Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage, Lucy Stone and Lucretia Mott – decided that women didn’t have enough rights. They drafted the “Declaration of Sentiments.” Prior to their work, “women who were married were considered legally dead,” Hiar said. “...We were not allowed to vote; we had absolutely no voice. We were allowed extremely minimal religious participation ... It was legal for our husbands or for our fathers, the men in our life, to imprison or beat us. That’s where the term ‘rule of thumb’ comes from. At one time it was legal to beat your wife as long as you didn’t do it with a stick bigger than your thumb. There were very limited work opportunities for us ... Back then women were not allowed to attend college, which shrunk our options even further. “Without them (the five women noted above) none of us would be in this room,” Hiar said. “...These women (and others) were beaten, ridiculed and they were practically cast out of society for fighting for freedoms that we take for granted today as women.” She said other women continue to carry fight for rights forward, noting it was many years later, in 1920, when women were allowed to vote. Hiar used an anonymous “absolutely true” quote to underscore that portion of the message: “One woman can change anything. Many women can change everything.” The power of two women supporting each other was illustrated by Lenz’s discussion of blind author and lecturer Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan, who had weakened vision and graduated from the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.” Lenz noted, “As women, we feel and we act with our heart,” Lenz said. Keller had lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months and didn’t speak. Keller was seven years old when her family found Sullivan to help her. Their bond lasted until Sullivan’s death. Sullivan developed many techniques to help the handicapped through her work with Keller. Both of them made strides to enhance the lives of those dealing with blindness. “Sullivan taught Helen words, to sign, to express herself. Because she supported her and worked with her, she (Keller) could come up with quotes as beautiful as the one (mentioned before). Helen’s quotes were endless. Two women found each other and out of that, they were able to make a difference,” Lenz said. Hiar quoted U.S. Navy Admiral Grace Hopper, who said, “You don’t manage people; you manage things. You lead people.” Hiar called that belief important. Hopper was impressive and graduated from Vassar College in 1928, earned her master’s degree in 1930 and a doctorate in ‘34, Hiar said. Hopper became a pioneer in the field of software development concepts. She joined the Navy in 1943 because of World War II. She was a woman who believed that things Marlene Lawrence, a GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club member, fills the cups with punch for the annual event honoring Hastings High School senior girls. Kathy Sheldon pins a corsage on daughter Kyleigh Sheldon at the entrance to the tea. Best friends Christine Hiar (left) and Liz Lenz shared the podium as the keynote speakers at the 63rd annual Senior Girls Tea, sponsored by the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. shouldn’t be done because ‘we’ve always done it that way,’ and Hiar said she admires her spirit and independence. She encouraged Hastings senior girls to follow that example and noted that independent women have “moved us along. “As you move on in life, the jobs become bigger and bigger and the tasks become more and more difficult, and I think it becomes more and more important for us as women to lead by example, to treat other women as we would like to be treated,” Hiar said. Local examples of strong female leaders in the local community include people in the Hastings Women’s Club, the Business and Professional Women, the Barry County Commission on Aging and many other organizations and agencies, she said. Her own agency has all women administrators. “These women shape this community and I think that’s something to be proud of...,” Hiar said. She added that she’s looking forward to seeing what the graduating senior girls will do in the future and what mark they will make. Lenz said she and Hiar thought about the strength of partnerships when they were planning their talk and noted that it was easier to think of men who had partners, such as Lewis and Clark and Batman and Robin. Many important women in history appeared to be SENIOR TEA, continued on page 11 �Page 4 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Rutland Township in bed with city To the editor: Residents sat in total dismay at the special board meeting in Rutland Charter Township Tuesday, April 21. After thanking the board for giving them the opportunity to have sewer services (seven homes now who are in dire need of) three board member’s flip-flopped on their decision. It should not have been a shock that some board members did so when they were willing to flip flop from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party on the ballot since they know that Rutland is basically Republican territory. Supervisor Jim Carr stated he had a confidential memorandum and letter from the township attorney with concerns, dated April 21, sort of last minute, after he discussed such at the opening meeting though it became public. Mr. Carr stated he had not instructed the attorney to hold off on the resolution that Mark Doster had given them in December. However, the attorney’s letter stated differently, so Mr. Carr then said he had asked him to do so to save attorney fees. I would like to know exactly how many attorney fees have been accumulated over the almost six years for this Joint Planning Commission, urban services agreement and now the overlay. He was worried about fees to look over one agreement. It is very interesting that at the bottom of the attorney letter to the City of Hastings asking for the sewer/water to come from them to the Pennock site, the attorney states, “At the clerk’s request, I have prepared the attached draft letter to the city council.” Why did the township clerk, Robin Hawthorne, request this? Am I the only resident who feels she looked out for her best interest rather than the Rutland residents? To bring the sewer/water from the city would serve a total of five residents, including her. To bring it by way of the SWBCSWA, it would serve over 50, including businesses. However, it would enrich her property greatly since she lives at the corner of Tanner Lake and M-37, which already has a courtordered sewer line but not water. This seems to be rather self-serving and self-enriching. In the letter, it also asks the city council to communicate its written reply to Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne with a copy to Jim Carr. What happened to our supervisor? Rutland residents, you need to get involved with your township government before there is no longer a Rutland Charter Township and we all become the City of Hastings. In June of 2008, the Rutland board signed a conditional annexation to the city for the hotel which basically is annexation of that property to the city. Guess what? In the attorney’s letter it states, “The city evidently is unwilling to extend the services to that property (the hospital) without what amounts to a conditional annexation of the property to the city pursuant to a so-called 425 Agreement. This means the City of Hastings would get 90 percent and Rutland would get 10 percent of all tax revenue. You need to ask Robin Hawthorne, Sandy Greenfield, Brenda Bellmore and Jim Carr why they would overlook the severe needs of the residents, the ones who were at the meetings in the southern part of Rutland Township, to once again open the door to the city to control our township. Why did they change their vote to go against the SWBCSWA? Were they intimidated by the members of the Joint Planning Commission who spoke against us taking care of our township? Brenda Bellmore lives on Algonquin Lake and knows the need for sewer on the lakes, although she is a backlot owner. It was not that long ago our tax dollars were spent to help allow the backlot owners to put their boats on the lake. Bellmore came before our board asking for their help, and she was not ignored. She voted against the sewer, stating she didn’t think they should jump too far ahead. According to the health department, it has been over 21 years that Algonquin Lake has waited for the city to bring sewer there. This is not jumping ahead. This would have been a giant step in the right direction to show the city that we do not need to rely on them to take care of us. We have other options. Barry County Telephone is willing to work with SWBCSWA if this sewer is allowed to come down M-43. That would bring us highspeed Internet on this side of Barry County along with cleaning up Podunk Lake. Most important of all, it is an opportunity that once it is taken away, we most likely will not see ever again, a chance to take care of the environment on this side of Barry County. We strongly urge all residents to come to the Rutland Township Board meeting on May 13 to voice your concern. We need you to be involved to make sure we do not lose our township to the City of Hastings’ control. Robina Hartwell Rutland Township Bob King, shown here during a summer swimming lesson, was given an award in January 1977 for 30 years of service in Red Cross water safety programs. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Bob King is deserving Liberty Bell recipient Character Parade planned for area youths The Barry County Bar Association, during its annual Law Day 52 area youths take part in baseball program celebration, honored long-time Hastings resident Bob King, forPet show set for Friday mer director of both the Hastings City Recreational and the local Kiddies costume parade planned at playgrounds YMCA Friday, May 1. The award was given to Bob in recognition 300 youths jam Central School lot for carnival for his more than six decades of service. Bob was acknowledged 50 youths compete in Olympic tournaments for his special leadership, influence and service to the community And the list goes on. Baseball, tag football, basketball, softball, through his work with youths. Going back over the old files since Bob came to Hastings in swimming and tennis — you name the activity and the local YMCA held the program. 1946 was like checking out a “who’s who” from the community. It looked to me like anytime Bob was asked to come up with a The local YMCA’s roots go back to 1914 when Chester Messer, president of the Hastings City Bank, held a dinner party inviting new program, he always was ready and willing to make it happen. I can’t think of very many people in Barry County’s history who several area business leaders to discuss the possibility of organizing a local YMCA program. Before leaving the table that night, have had more impact on local youths than Bob and Pudge King. In 1973, a surprise ceremony was held at the “new” First Ward Col. Emil Tyden, Aben Johnson, M. L. Cook, Richard Messer, Archie Anderson, Kellar Stem, W. R. Cook. T. J. Potter, Luke Park on Woodlawn Avenue. Bob and Pudge were invited to attend Waters and R. C. Fuller pledged enough money to hire a director the formal ceremony opening the new park. The surprise was when our YMCA and Youth Council director learned the new park was and start a program in the county. Throughout the program’s history, local doctors, lawyers, farm- to be dedicated in his name, "Bob King Park." As part of the invoers, businessmen and housewives have served on the YMCA board cation, then Mayor Pro Tem Ivan Snyder read a proclamation from or contributed their time and services in some way. Over the years, the city council honoring Bob King for his many contributions to the YMCA has offered programs for youths and adults of all ages, our community’s youths. During Bob’s long career, he received many awards for service to community and for his leadership as from vacation play time, sports, parades and camping and more Bob was born in LaGrange, Ind., in 1916, where he attended ele- director of the local Y programs. Awards came from the Jaycees, mentary school and graduated from high school. He loved basket- the Elks, the Hastings Education Association, the Red Cross, ball and started on the varsity team as a sophomore. After high Hastings High School students the state YMCA, and more. He school, Bob enrolled at Western State Teachers College (now served on countless committees locally and even served on state Western Michigan University) where he graduated with a physical and national boards. In 1963 he began a three-year term on the education major in 1938. His first job was at Brown City, in the National Council of the YMCA, representing all YMCAs in the state of Michigan. Thumb area. He coached and taught other subjects as needed. Bob retired his position on April 1, 1981. Dave Storms was He then took a position at Garden City, near Detroit for one year before entering into military service. Prior to entering the service, selected to take over the reigns, and begin his long-term legacy. Bob married his college sweetheart, Frances “Pudge” Jolliffe Dave retired in late 2006, followed by the Tom Wilt in 2007. In whom he had dated since college. After basic training, Bob went to more than 63 years, Barry County’s YMCA program has had only officers training and served in reconnaissance under Gen. Patton. three directors. That says a great deal about these individuals, the During the campaign, Bob received two Bronze Stars, one Silver programs and the quality of the YMCA leadership over the years. Thanks, Bob, for your long-time dedication in helping to build Star and two Purple Hearts. When World War II ended, Bob returned to the States, and strong kids, strong families and a strong community. because of an acquaintance with Hastings School Superintendent The following quote was used as part of the 1991 YMCA capiD.A. VanBuskirk, he was offered a job as an assistant coach. According to a story in the Banner, it didn’t take long for the local tal campaign: "Our greatest natural resource is in the minds of our "Y" board to acknowledge his ability by offering him the job of children" — Walt Disney YMCA director in 1946. During Bob's many years as director, he Fred Jacobs, Vice President J-Ad Graphics was considered an expert in blending YMCA work with other community needs. The YMCA board praised him for his unusual innovations and for using existing buildings and facilities for the YMCA’s growing programs. Bob’s approach to utilizing all the community’s facilities was later acknowledged by Red Barber on NBC Radio. The camp property was acquired in 1946. In early 1950, a new cabin was built for Bob’s family. Prior to that, the couple lived in a few small rooms in the Quonset auditorium building at the camp. YMCA President William Bradford pointed out that the YMCA, as a whole, was supported by the local Community Chest (United Fund, and now called United Way), with additional donations of money and talent from local residents. Aben Johnson donated the original camp property, with additional donations of land, money and materials later coming in from interested citizens. The new director’s cabin was made possible from donations of interested citizens and larger donations from Roger Wiswell and Arthur Thomas. Bob worked with the local Rotary, Kiwanis, Jaycees, Lions and Exchange Club, getting them involved in supporting the new camp by building cabins, purchasing additional land and with a number of jobs that needed to be done around the property. Throughout Bob’s decades of leadership, hundreds of youth programs were established. It would take several pages of this newspaper to list all the programs offered under Bob’s leadership. Here is just a sampling of some of the programs taken As director, Bob King made use of existing buildings and from the headlines: recruited community groups, such as this plentiful crew of men Children compete in city safety parade painting a cabin at the YMCA camp, to help with programs and Eight weeks of fun in store for local youngsters projects. Playground attendance up by 25 percent Games, crafts, fun events set for area youths ‘Tot Lot’ added to playground events Kids swim today ‘In My Opinion’, continued Is federal takeover of GM a good idea? In an effort to keep General Motors from bankruptcy, it appears that the federal government will own 50 percent of the company and have the right to appoint members of the board of directors. Do you think this is the way to save the company? Do you foresee problems with this solution? Phil Herick, Middleville: “I think that anytime government gets involved with private business or industry, the outcome is not positive. I think there are going to be serious consequences from this plan.” Shelly Hudson, Middleville: “This is a really hard question to answer. It could go either way, with the company either reenergized or closed.” Mike Ponsetto, Hastings: “This is a two-edged sword. On one hand, the taxpayers have invested in the survival of a company. On the other, we do not want a government-run corporation; that would interfere with free enterprise.” Nancy Weatherwax, Lake Odessa: “I don’t like so much government control over businesses large or small.” Hats off to two local performing groups A big round of applause should go out to the cast and crew of last weekend’s production of “Oliver.” The joint efforts of the Thornapple Players and the Community Music School were combined for four performances that entertained the public and seemed to be gratifying to the kids and adults. For many of the children, this was their first performance outside of a school or church play. For the Thornapple Players, this was the first time many of them worked on stage with youngsters, and they enjoyed the experience. Here are some poll results from last week's opinion question, which asked: For years now, Hastings officials have found themselves getting in the news over sewer and water extensions. Neighboring townships and area lake dwellers have had their eyes on the city's modern sewage treatment plants where the raw sewage could be pumped. Do you think the city should put the issue of allow extensions to the voters? As of Wednesday, 74 percent said yes, the city should ask voters, and 17 percent voted no on the issue. According to online voters, it looks like citizens are more concerned with the services than they are with control over the system. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 5 Hastings Township Board votes to move ahead on proposed sewer system by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board recently passed a motion to enact a resolution that establishes a special assessment district for properties on Leach Lake and surrounding areas that lie within the township’s borders to fund an engineered plan for the installation of a sewer system in that area. According to the board, the total cost for the assessment is $35,490, and each parcel within the district will have to pay $910 per year for three years. In an interview after the meeting, Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter explained that if the sewer system is installed, Carlton Township will own the system and use it within its own borders to provide sewer services for properties on Middle and Leach lakes and surrounding areas. Hastings Charter Township will most likely decide to contract with Carlton Township to utilize the system, which will be serviced by the City of Hastings, he said. “I’m really pleased with the design of the system, and I’m really pleased with the arrangement that we have with the city,” Carpenter said. “... I can’t say enough good things about the city, because of how they’ve worked with us. I know there’s a lot of animosity out there, and things are being said about the city, but I’ve been sitting across the table from them for three years, and I don’t see it.” Carpenter explained that the type of sewer system being planned for is a septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system. “There’s a lot of concern from residents about the type of system that we want to put in, and it’s going to be up to us to educate them about it,” he said. A STEP system involves pumping away liquid waste and use of a tank to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date. Carpenter said the plan to use a system that utilizes a tank to store solid waste has made some uneasy, but he maintained that such sentiments are unwarranted. According to Carpenter, the planned system will be maintenance-free on the part of residents and consist of high-quality tanks. “These are air-tested, water-tight tanks that will be put in there, so there’s no threat of contamination to the groundwater or anything around the lakes,” he said. “There will be no leaching or anything from these tanks.” Long-term planning is an aspect of the project that Carpenter said has always been a vital part of it. “What we want is a system that, 20 years down the road, we can feel good about ...,” he explained. Carpenter said that if nothing unforeseen happens, and the majority of residents of both townships continue to support the installation of the sewer system, he expects construction of the system to begin early 2010. In other business at its April meeting, the Hastings Charter Township Board voted to pass a motion accepting the ballot language for a millage pertaining to the Hastings Public Library. Hastings Science Olympiad team brings home state medals Pohl earned sixth place medals in their trial event. In Class B, Hastings finished third behind Grand Rapids Christian and Detroit Country Day. Grand Haven High School squeaked out the honor of State Champs overall by beating Grand Rapids Christian by two points. Both teams will move on to the nationals in Augusta, Ga., in two weeks. "We had a very good season heading into the state finals,” said advisor Marty Buehler. “I believe we won over 200 medals in the various invitational meets and our Region 10 competition, and our state finish was our second best (last year was the best) finish in our 23-year history. Our community should be very proud of these kids. I will really miss this year's seniors, they were a special, special group." Budget shortfall highlights the need for transparency Many of the original 2008-09 budgets assumed aggressive revenue estimates to say the least. When the various fiscal agencies revised the numbers downward last January, I thought, "Finally, they are being realistic." Since that time, the state had been operating under a working assumption that the current year’s expenses were on pace to exceed income by about $785 million in the general fund. If only the picture were that good. So much has happened since January, and most of it is not good news. We have seen some of the worst declines in monthly state revenue, compared to the previous year, that we have ever seen. Every entity that receives state general fund dollars will be affected. The May Revenue Estimating Conference is expected to peg the current year deficit at more like $1.3 billion. The size of the entire general fund is less than $10 billion. While the governor’s executive-order cut will include everything from Medicaid reductions to layoffs, the total of $300 million still leaves the state’s deficit at about $1 billion. Since so many details of how funds are actually spent are kept secret (even from the legislature), policy makers do not have a good enough handle of what expenditures are essential and what are not. This is unacceptable, especially in these times. I suggest two changes in the way Michigan budgets work. Now would be the perfect time for the state to roll out full and complete transparency. Many states have gone to placing their checkbooks online, and it can be a good cost-cut- ting measure. This would allow for a line-byline evaluation of what is essential and what is not. Today, the only information available is lumped together in general line items, so surgical cuts are not really possible. The governor could implement transparency policies at any time. So far, she has not been supportive of such disclosure. The legislature could force action, and the bills to do so are already introduced. We just need to bring them up for a vote. The second change is to focus on services for once. I am amazed at how much money is spent on administration. Take roads, for example. Nearly every project conducted by your local road commission is audited by the state. This is extremely expensive, and yet the road commission is already accountable to local elected officials. This makes for wasted energy and wasted resources. Because of the state’s unreasonable oversight requirements, it is not unusual for agencies to increase administrative staff while reducing the staff that actually provides the service. It costs the state big bucks to micromanage everything to the nth degree, and it costs the actual service providers even more to comply. So much is spent to prevent fraud, it guarantees that resources will not be spent appropriately. During such times, we must be more transparent than ever and cut from the top down for a change. Less administration never hurt anybody. Nathan McComb (left) and Stephen Krammin carry the Hastings High School team banner in the opening ceremony of the state finals awards presentation The top 48 high school teams from the initial 500 that competed in the 27th annual Michigan Science Olympiad Tournament converged on Michigan State University Saturday for a Science Olympiad showdown. After the dust settled, the state-qualifying Hastings High School Science Olympiad team had finished third in Class B and 12th overall. The Saxons took home seven event medals, as well. Leanne Dinges finished her senior season with a firstst place state championship medal in the event called Trajectory. Her assistant was sophomore Natalie VanDenack. 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Hastings High School SENIORS ... The Annual Graduation Issue of ... REMEMBER … SECOND HAND CORNERS BUYS GOLD! Bring in your outdated jewelry, broken chains, old rings and get cash! Licensed Gold Buyer will be on hand. Come in and get the most you will ever get for your gold! will be May 28, 2009 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 15th *NOTE” If your portraits were done at White’s Photo or Picture This Photography they have already furnished us with a copy. 102 W. STATE ST. LICENSED GOLD BUYERS FOR 19 YEARS 77534557 06691307 77528605 269-945-5005 �Page 6 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Marjorie L. Davis FREEPORT - Marjorie L. Davis, age 94, of Freeport, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009. She was born on February 20, 1915 in Marshall, the daughter of John E. and Ethel B. (Clark) Hoyt. She married Kenneth Davis on January 15, 1955 in Marshall. Mrs. Davis had resided in Freeport since 1997, coming from the Albion and Harrison areas. She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Bonnie) Brooks of Wellington, Indiana and Blaine (Linda) Brooks of Harrison, her four daughters, Barbara (Lloyd) Spencer of Albion, Sue (Dennis) Johnson of Harrison, Martha E. Morgan of Freeport, and Kathleen Davis of Albion, her sister, Ruth (Russell) Rocho of Marshall, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth in 1986, her parents, four sons, Alston, Larry, Kenneth and John, three daughters, Joan, Paula and Kay, five brothers, Howard, John, Frank, Samuel and Donald and two sisters, Martha and Donna. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9th at 11:30 am at the Grace Baptist Church, 500 Cosmopolitan St., Marshall. Graveside services at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison are pending. To share an online condolence with the family of Marjorie Davis, you are asked to visit www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Worship Together… of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Fifth Sunday of Easter - Mother’s Day - May 10 - Communion 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Noisy Offering. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discover-grace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. NO Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 11:30 a.m. Women’s Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - NAPS last day! Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team; 1 p.m. New Church Property Trail Ride. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study.. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Richard C. Hinckley Sr. HASTINGS - Richard C. Hinckley Sr., age 77, of Hastings, passed away at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, May 2, 2009. Most of all he was a caring, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his children, “Luke” Hinckley, Richard C. (Mary) Hinckley Jr. of Ionia, Ann Hinckley, Sandra (Duane) Windes, Lucy (Wes) Tobias, Robert Hinckley, Julia (Benjamin) Martz of Freeport, William (Tressa) Hinckley; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth and son, Dennis. Funeral services were held Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Lyndell Day officiating. Interment at Rutland Cemetery. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. B •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. HASTINGS - Ella R. Henney, age 85 of Hastings, died at her residence on Sunday May 3, 2009. She was born March 17, 1924 in Kennan, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and Emma (Wardell) Heacock. Ella moved to Hastings when she was 16. She was an outdoors lady who enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, cooking and sewing. Ella was married October 18, 1952 to Richard J. Henney, he survives. Also surviving are her three sons, Robert (Karen) Henney, James (Deb) Henney, Tom Henney (Maxine Stanton); seven grandchildren, David (Kim) Henney, Bobbie Jo (Josh) Hanford, Paul (Sara) Henney, Chris Henney (Mark), Jim (Callie) Henney, Cari Coenen, and Chad Coenen (Sara Capers); 15 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 12 brothers and sisters. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings A memorial service will be held for Clare T. Eash on Saturday, May 16th, 2009, 3:00 pm at the Hope Church of the Bethren, 14275 92nd St SE, Freeport. The church is on M50 at the Kent Ionia county line. Clare T. Eash, age 95, of Morrison Lake, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at his home. He was born in Bowne Township near Freeport on August 27, 1913 to Abraham and Polly (Mishler) Eash the ninth of eleven children. Clare attended the Logan School through the eighth grade at which time he left school to devote his time and effort to his parents and their farm. He married Beryl A Heller of Dutton on September 15, 1934. Tragically Clare lost his left arm while working at his parents farm on the evening of December 24, 1934. Never one to make excuses or expect anything less than the best from himself he went on to be a successful farmer, served on the Jennings School Board, and expand his farm as he and Beryl raised seven children. After his retirement from farming Clare worked as a truck driver hauling logs for Buskirk Lumber in Freeport and worked at the lumber yard as well. Later he began a new business supplying sawdust to dairy and horse farms, and shredded bark to local landscapers, businesses and private individuals across the state. He also donated and delivered many loads of sawdust to area fairs for 4-H livestock. Sadly, his home and all possessions were lost in a fire in March of 2004, at which time he relocated to Morrison Lake and began true retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, all ten brothers, sisters and in-laws, his daughter Sally Eash Ingall in 1990 and his beloved wife Beryl on January 24, 2003. He is survived by his children Patricia Sage of Wintergarden, Florida, Nancy and Jerald Cook of Wolverine, Michigan, David and Peggy of Alto, Georgia, John of Gun Lake, Judy and Ron Bjork of Clarksville and Susan and Fred Fulsher of Morrison Lake, 19 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, sixgreat-great-grandchildren. many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047; your local Animal Shelter/Humane Society in the name of Clare and Beryl Eash. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 Clark M. Willison Girrbach Funeral Home Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings Ella R. Henney Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Clare T. Eash 77534314 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. Area Obituaries ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA - Clark M. Willison, formerly of Hickory Corners, passed away March 30, 2009, at his residence in Orange Beach, Alabama, where he and his wife, Ada, had lived for the past year and a half. He was 96 years old. Prior to moving to Alabama, Mr. Willison was a resident of Hastings, for 26 years. Clark was born on the family farm east of Hickory Corners, on November 12, 1912, son of Millard William Willison and Delia Cora (Bowman) Willison. Growing up on a farm, Clark was wellacquainted with the meaning of work, responsibility and a job-well-done. These qualities served him well throughout his life. Clark attended elementary school in Hickory Corners, then high school at Battle Creek Academy in Battle Creek. He first attended college in Broadview, Illinois at Broadview College. In Battle Creek on October 13, 1935, he married Anne Zaleha. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1981 after 46 years of marriage. Clark completed his college degree at Emmanuel Missionary College in Berrien Springs, graduating in 1942. He later completed a Masters Degree at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. A long-time educator and administrator, Mr. Willison began his career in 1942 as the Manager of Indiana Academy Farm at Cicero, Indiana for four years. This was followed by two years as business manager of Canadian Union College in LaCombe, Alberta, Canada. Included in both of these first two positions were teaching responsibilities for some science and business classes. Subsequently, Mr. Willison returned to Indiana as principal of Indiana Academy. After seven years as principal, he accepted the position of education superintendent and youth director for the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists with responsibility for the church’s school system in the State of Indiana. During his time in the Indiana Conference, Mr. Willison was instrumental in acquiring the land and developing Timber Ridge Camp, the youth camp still owned and operated by the Indiana Conference. In 1963, Mr. Willison moved to the Chicago suburbs as the education superintendent for the Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists with responsibility for the church’s school system in the State of Illinois. After two years in Illinois, he made his final career move to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was the education superintendent and youth director for the Northern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists with responsibility for the church’s school system and youth camps in a four state area covering North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Mr. Willison remained in this position for 15 years, retiring in 1981 and moving to Hastings, where he lived until the fall of 2007. On March 31, 1983 he married Ada McElmurry Holley. Clark enjoyed outdoor activities including hiking, gardening and landscaping. He always liked to have a vegetable garden, flowers around the yard and wanted to keep his lawn manicured and his yard and home neat and tidy. He was a people person and enjoyed visiting with and helping others. He also liked to travel and over the years made trips to Europe and Asia as well as throughout North America. Mr. Willison is survived by his wife, Ada McElmurry Holley Willison; a son, Robert (Mary) Willison of Auburn, WA; grandchildren, Michael (Patricia) Willison of Stanwood, WA, and Bethany (Bruce) Pratt of Corvallis, OR; two great grandsons, Eric Lee Pratt, and Andrew Clark Pratt; step-son, Leighton (Betty Lynne) Holley of Alvarado, TX; step-daughters, Jeannine (Glenn) Fuller of Orange Beach, AL and Marguerite (Jim) Ripley of Livingston, TX; 10 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on May 9, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Lane, Hastings, MI 49058. Interrment is at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Throughout his life Mr. Willison was a strong supporter of both Christian education and young people. For the last 25 years this support and interest was focused on the youth of the Hastings SDA Church and the elementary school there. Memorial donations in memory of Clark Willison may be made to the Hastings SDA Church Elementary School. Address your donations to: Hastings SDA Church Elementary School, 904 Terry Lane, Hastings, MI 49058. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 7 KING, continued from page 1 Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher introduces Bob King before presenting him with the Barry County Bar Association’s annual Liberty Bell Award. Byington noted that through his work, Lincoln gained a reputation for honesty, logic, integrity and adhering to his own moral values and emerged a leader. He added that when the Liberty Bell Award was established in by State Rep. Brian Calley speaks about Abraham Lincoln and how he exemplified perseverance. purpose was to acknowledge outstanding community service. With that, Byington introduced Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher who spoke about King and all he has done for the community through his work as YMCA and Camp Algonquin director. Fisher began by saying that as the Barry County Bar Association was going through a list of past Liberty Bell recipients, they noticed one glaring omission and felt that they needed to rectify it by adding Bob King to the list as this year’s recipient. “All of us have undeniably been positively influenced by our contact with Bob,” said Fisher, who recounted how King returned from serving in the Army during World War II, “he came back and started Camp Algonquin for the YMCA and was pretty much a one-man band for a while.” Fisher told how King gave him his first job 45 years ago and paid Fisher $25 dollars a week. Years later, when Fisher joked with King about how little he had been paid, King quipped, “I paid you what you were worth.” Fisher himself said that King had such a strong influence on him that if people don’t like the decisions he makes in the courtroom, they should talk to King about it. Fisher stated that King had a positive influence on his thinking and taught him the value of serving others. Bob King speaks with John Fehsenfeld during a reception held in his honor in the Barry County Courts and Law Building. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Bob Byington welcomes everyone to the Barry County Bar Association’s annual Liberty Bell Award ceremony. 07521282 GET YOUR PET FIXED Call C-Snip Barry County Home Improvement and HOME Programs are requesting licensed and insured general contractors from Barry County to contact Marilyn Smith at 734/341-1866 (phone) or by fax at 269/798-5903 for homeowner/homebuyer rehabilitation projects through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). An application and other specific project information can be requested at the time of your contact. For general housing rehabilitation, houses built prior to 1978 must be lead assessed, and only contractors licensed/certified in lead interim controls and lead abatement will be allowed to bid on these projects. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer 77534643 C-SNIP is West Michigan’s ONLY full time non-profit reduced cost spay/neuter clinic. Floral Designs & Wedding Consulting Don’t forget … by BECKY EWING Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Stop in and pick up an arrangement for Mom - premade or custom orders The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary 77534317 Ask me how you can qualify for up to $8,000 Tax Credit. SERVING BARRY COUNTY IN A GREAT WAY • TREE REMOVAL • TREE TRIMMING • VIEW ORGANIZER • LOT CLEARING • CLIMBING EXPERIENCE LISCENSED & INSURED CALL FOR YOUR ESTIMATE TODAY 305 S. 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Kent and Jackie are ministering together in music at Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon, FL. The couple resides in Tampa. A Michigan reception/open house will be held for all friends, family and once faithful patrons of Hamilton Black Dirt who wish to congratulate the couple. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church, located at 250 N. Main in Vermontville. $ 50 POKER TOURNAMENT AND VEGAS NIGHT BUY IN LIC. # M47235 Registration at noon • Tournament starts @3pm Food Available • FREE ESTIMATES • Ewing Don’t make her stand in a buffet line – we have a special menu planned just for her! Sunday, May 10 Saturday, May 9 Garden Center & Landscaping 75% OFF ALL LAWN ORNAMENTS 11 am to 3 pm Reservations Suggested Girls’ Night Out Thursday, May 7 – 5 to 9 pm Shop and Dine Downtown Hastings Join us for fashion shows, food and drink specials – before, during and after! LANDSCAPING IS A GREAT GIFT FOR MOM! 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Andrea and Matt are graduates of Western Michigan University and are teachers in Port Huron, Michigan. An August 8, 2009 wedding in Kalamazoo is being planned. 517-852-1864 OFFICE: 269-623-2518 • CELL: 269-823-7134 MITCH POLL 07521273 FRESH OR SILK ARRANGEMENTS DARREN’S TREE SERVICE Let 28 years of experience work for you! 269-838-7252 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET PHONE: Located at Ewing Garden Center, 5715 S. M-66, Nashville 77534641 If you are looking to purchase your first home, now is a great time! 616-455-8220 C-SNIP now transporting from the Hastings area. MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC The annual meeting of members of MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC, will be held at the company’s offices at 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Polls will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 11:00 a.m. at 77534623 Social News the Michigan Young Lawyers in the 1960s, its King began his acceptance by saying he wanted to share the award with “four or five people:” Hastings Mayor Charlie Leonard, YMCA President Howard Frost, Community Fund President Florence Groos and Public Director Kenneth Labereaux, who hired him as the YMCA director “and my only order was start a recreation program and camp.” King said he also wanted to share the award, “first with my gal, Pudge.” referring to his wife of 67 years, Frances “Pudge” King, a long-time Hastings elementary teacher, who died Aug. 24, 2008. “I’d come home at night and say, ‘They want me to start a new program so I’ll be gone more, and she would say, ‘Honey, go for it,’” he recalled. King also thanked Fisher and closed his comments by saying, “I’m honored. Thank you very much and God bless.” Judge Gary Holman concluded the proceedings by saying that even though King (a LaGrange, Ind., native) was not born and raised in Barry County, he has made significant and great contributions to his community — and that is what the Liberty Bell Award is all about. Outdoor Patio Now Open South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com For upcoming events: �Page 8 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Tonight, a program at the library at 6 p.m. will feature the another of the Jiffy story. On Saturday, May 9, the Ionia County Genealogical Society meets at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. The speaker will be Robert Lake of Ionia, funeral director. He will speak on the industry that is vital to genealogists. On May 9, the Lions Club of the Lakewood Area will have its annual chicken barbecue at the beach park. Advance tickets are on sale by all Lions Club members. They have a very efficient system for delivery. Those who choose to eat on site should use the drive to the beach. Those who are picking up take-out meals are to drive on to the south strip of Jordan Lake Avenue. Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day. Remember her with a card or more. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday of next week, May 14, at the Freight House at 7 p.m. This is the annual meeting of the society which is concluding its 41st year of operation. On the agenda will be election of three directors to new three-year terms and setting of dues for the coming year. The speaker will be Shannon White who will represent the Historical Society of Michigan. Her specific responsibility in the society is to oversee the Centennial Farms program and the spring history day which is a competition among fourth graders and eighth graders with essays or other projects on historical subjects. This should be of special interest to those who have Centennial Farms or anticipate reaching that milestone. The public is invited. The society housed many visitors on Saturday and Sunday on the museums tour. Visitors came from Hastings, Cascade Freeport Caledonia, Middleville and elsewhere. New this years was a hang-tag of those who anticipate visiting other museums. The tag was punched at each stop. At the end of the summer a drawing will be held with cash prizes for those who have visited 10 or more museums. The record we have head of was that the Tony Deardorffs visited five museums that day. It helped that more than one were in Greenville. The hosts heard many compliments on the Lake Odessa facilities. A few people had to hunt for the depot. They looked first along the railroad tracks. Many lawns have had their mowing. Rhubarb has grown fast enough that some of it is ready to pluck. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding its monthly dinner May 9. The entree will be beef and noodles; always great food here. The movie next week at Ionia Theater will be on American castles. This is at 9:30 a.m. The next week’s offering on May 21 will be on Jerusalem. The following week, on May 28, the movie will be on Costa Rica. The calendar states that Memorial Day is to be observed on Monday, May 25 Thus the depot open time will be on Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, for the benefit of out-of-town visitors. This is almost a week in advance of the traditional day. The military tribute and displays at the depot complex will be on Friday, May 22, in the evening. The Tri-River Museum will meet at the Grand Rapids Public Library on Tuesday, May 19. The day should be filled with reports on the museum tour. Many groups were having baked goods sales on the visiting days. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church earlier this week visited the Vermontville group for a joint meeting and program. On Sunday, May 10, they will host a mother-daughter breakfast at the church here. Robin Michalski and Alma Gray were hostesses on Sunday for a mother-daughter tea at the Freight House. There were lots of pretty dresses, dainty teacups, tasty food, flowers and a garden project for all those who attended. Rosie Hickey also assisted on Sunday afternoon. Delton Kellogg lays off 19 staff members by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On April 29, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously passed a resolution to lay off 19 of the district’s staff members at the conclusion of the current school year. Elementary staff members who are scheduled to be laid off include Ryan Bates, Jennifer Ferguson, Val Heethuis, Sara Mast, Connie Mollison, Natalie Pell, Lisa Torres, Shasta Waller and Tracy Webster. 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Call today 269-838-3838 Get out from underneath your mortgage while keeping your credit intact! ing ... Reducing teaching staff is the last cut any of us would like to make.” Larry Etter, middle school teacher and president of the Delton Kellogg Education Association (DKEA), told the board that the teachers scheduled to be laid off will have difficulties finding other positions. “Our teachers have an immense vested interest in how this district does,” he said. “It’s our livelihood.” According to Etter, the pending layoffs will force larger class sizes that will not only lead to lower Michigan Educational Assessment Program test scores, but also cause decreases in enrollment because of the desire for smaller class sizes that most parents have. Vujea addressed several questions that she said she had been asked regarding the meeting and its agenda. One of the queries was why were the layoffs not decided at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting. According to Vujea, the meeting was held April 29 to honor a timeline established by the DKEA. The superintendent said that because the board could not reach an agreement with the DKEA to postpone voting on the layoffs until Sept. 1, several of the teachers scheduled to be let go did not have the opportunity they would otherwise have had to pass state tests and receive teaching certifications that would have allowed them to keep their jobs indefinitely. In an interview after the meeting, Vujea explained that five teaching positions within the district might remain available for staff members who receive the teaching certifications from the state after being laid off. However, she stressed that such plans are “extremely tentative” and dependent upon the school system’s budget at the time. According to Etter, Vujea discussed the possibility of voting on layoffs at a later date but did not reference the date of Sept. 1 until the April 29 board meeting. Labor costs and their relation to the district’s need to lay off teachers was another issue highlighted by Vujea. She said, based on what the school system pays in administrative costs, it ranks in the bottom 20 percent of districts in the state. However, she added that when compared to the salaries of other teachers in the state, the salaries of the district’s teachers rank in the top one-third. On the topic of labor costs, Vujea also referenced a recently controversial topic: the privatization of the district’s custodial staff. She said that privatizing the custodial staff would reduce the school system’s budget by a minimum of $100,000. While not directly refuting Vujea’s statistics pertaining to labor costs, Etter explained that when compared to other districts in Barry County, Delton Kellogg’s administrative costs per pupil are the highest, while its average salary for teachers is the lowest. As such, he said that the reduction of administrative staff would allow more teachers in the district to keep their jobs. “Administrators are important, don’t get me wrong, but where does the actual learning take place?” he asked. “It happens in the classroom.” Declining enrollment was another factor that Vujea said led to the scheduled layoffs. According to Vujea, the total number of students attending the district in 2008 was more 350 less than in 2004. She explained that enrollment for the upcoming school year is expected to drop by approximately 80 students for the second year in a row. “This nation is in an economic crisis of proportions never seen before, and Michigan, unfortunately, is the epicenter,” she said. “We are not exempt from this economic crisis in Delton.” Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Bad move; still daughter wants to help Dear Annie: My mother has always been a strong presence in my life. Growing up, I couldn't do anything right. She took things away from me and redid them, or stood over me and directed. Three years ago, my husband suggested we move my parents in with us because their neighborhood had become drug and gang infested, and we feared for their safety. Dad has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, which have greatly slowed his movements, but he is still able to feed, bathe and dress himself. However, living with my mom is a nightmare. She pokes her head into our bedroom many times a day and stands over me in the kitchen, often getting between me and whatever I'm doing. I have tried talking to her about it, but it doesn't help. We recently bought a house in another city. I would love to get my parents set up in their own place now, but Mom has repeatedly said she can't take care of my father by herself. I feel so trapped and guilty. What do I do? — Wilting in the South Dear Wilting: There are ways to help your mother care for Dad without sacrificing your happiness and independence. Look into assisted-living facilities close enough for you to visit often. Check out home health care options, including the Visiting Nurse Association (vnaa.org) at 900 19th St., NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20006. Call the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.gov) at 1-800-677-1116 and ask for help. Mom may not like it, but you have to take care of your mental health. Make the message worth the call information or intimate details of a relationship that should remain secret. I was cleaning out my mother-in-law's house after her death and came upon letters addressed to "My dearest wife and son," written while my father-inlaw was away at war. As I started to read, it was immediately evident that the letter was intended for his wife's eyes only, as it contained not only graphic intimate details, but also some family information that was the opposite of what my husband had been told all his life. Thankfully, I was able to destroy the letters before my grieving husband saw them, since he would have been traumatized by their content. I am sure his mother never wanted anyone to read what I found. Please, readers, don't do this to your loved ones. Remember, one day someone will be going through all your private correspondence. — Shocked in Missouri Dear Shocked: We, too, are shocked that you took it upon yourself to decide what your husband was allowed to see and what he was capable of handling. It would depend a great deal on the information. If, for example, the letter said your husband was the product of an affair, he is entitled to know his genetic background. On the other hand, if the letter said Daddy regretted having a son, we can understand your desire to destroy it. It might have been better to put those letters aside until some time had passed and then tell your husband you found some disturbing information, letting him decide whether to read them or not. Mother’s boyfriend is dangerous Dear Annie: I would be grateful if you pass along to your readers some helpful hints when leaving a voice mail message, especially on a cell phone. I'm a Realtor and receive several such messages every day. Many people leave long, rambling messages and then say their phone number so quickly I can't get it the first time. I then have to go back and listen to the whole message again. Because a lot of the cell phone calls are transferred through my office, there is no original call log number to check and make this easier. Please tell your readers when leaving a voice mail message to keep it short, say your phone number slowly and then repeat the number. It would be greatly appreciated by those of us who rely on our cell phones for a living. — Realtor in Orange Park, Fla. Dear Realtor: This goes for any voice mail, whether cell phone or land line answering machine. Sometimes the connection is scratchy, and no matter how many times you play back the message, the number is barely audible. Repeating it slowly would help. Please, readers, keep this in mind. It could explain why some of your phone messages haven't been returned. Dear Annie: I am a teenager, but in a few years, I will be away at college. I am concerned, however, because Mom has a boyfriend with a major anger problem, and he throws tantrums and gets abusive. Mom has been in this relationship for a few years, and I'm afraid when I leave he will do some serious damage and I won't be there to protect her. She has been going to therapy, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I love my mother very much and want the best for her. How can I convince her to get away from this man? -- Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned: It is very difficult for some women to get out of an abusive relationship, and the longer they are involved, the more they believe they deserve to be treated poorly. It's good that Mom is getting therapy. She obviously needs it, and we hope it will help her find a way out. We know you are worried about her, but you are not responsible for her choices. If you witness this man being physically abusive to your mother or if he should come after you, call the police immediately. You also can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline (ndvh.org) at 1800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) and ask if there is anything more you can do. Reader clarifies organ-donation law Relationship still feels hollow Dear Annie: Thank you for the support you've shown in regard to organ, tissue and eye donation. I would like to correct some outdated information in the message from "Dr. Lori in Michigan," who said the donor's wishes may be overridden by the family. The laws on organ donor cards and donor registries vary from state to state, but in many states, a person's documented donation wish now takes priority over the family's preference. It works similarly to a legal will — if your wish to become an organ and tissue donor is legally documented, your family cannot change it. However, it is still important to share your wishes with your family so they are not surprised. Their cooperation and support make the process go much more smoothly. To find out how to sign up as an organ and tissue donor in your state, visit Donate Life America (www.donatelife.net) and click on ‘Commit to Donation.’ On behalf of the more than 100,000 Americans awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant, thank you. — Jennifer Tislerics, Gift of Life Michigan Dear Jennifer Tislerics: We appreciate the clarification. Any readers interested in making a lifesaving donation should check your Web site. Dear Annie: I'm a 48-year-old female and have been dating a 52-year-old man for more than a year. "Jed" has yet to say he loves me. He says he likes me a lot and I'm his "baby." I see him every Saturday, we e-mail twice a day and he calls every night. I've never been married, though I've been in several longterm relationships and am still friends with the exes. Jed has been divorced three times and has an adult daughter. He only gets along with the most recent ex-wife. Jed is very loving when I see him, but sometimes I feel hollow after — like I'm the dessert after a dinner date. Sometimes he's friendly, then quiet, and occasionally he won't call. How do I find out where I stand? When I ask, he blows it off. He told me his ex wants him back, but he's not interested. But he'll go over to her house to help her out occasionally. What do you think? — Third Wheel in California Dear Third Wheel: The actual words don't matter as much as his actions. A year is long enough to feel secure in the relationship. If you are "hollow" after a date, it does not speak well for the dynamic between you. Either accept things as they are or move on. Private matters may later become public Dear Annie: Please advise your readers to not hold onto any letters that contain family Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read featuresbyotherCreatorsSyndicatewritersandcartoonists, visittheCreatorsSyndicateWebpageatwww.creators.com. COPYRIGHT2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part III) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter His story continues in the spring of 1852, when Potter and Eaton County neighbors Erastus Jacobs, Edwin Spears and William Sherman were part of a wagon train that had just crossed the Missouri River into Kansas. Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter This great army of people were all bound for the same goal and each person was ready to hitch up his team and be the first one onward as soon as the clouds cleared away and the sun made its first appearance. The morning of the 8 of May brought us good weather and the entire body of people and animals formed a great procession and started on the way. Previous to this time, there had been but one trail over which the wagons could pass. But 10,000 people starting from the same locality on the same day made it necessary for more trails, which were very easily made on the open prairie, excepting when we came to a stream that had to be bridged. During the first day’s march there were at least 12 roads for 12 teams abreast. Our roadometer which was fastened to the rear wheel of our wagon registered 15 miles for this first day’s drive. That night Captain Smith called our party together and said that we ought to adopt some rules to govern us on the march that was before us and that as captain he would see that such rules as we saw fit to make were enforced. He reminded us that when we crossed the Missouri River, we had passed beyond the border of civilization and the reign of law and that all our disputes and troubles would have to be settled by arbitration among ourselves as there were no civil courts on the road we were travelling to which cases could be taken. A committee of five, including the captain, was approached to draft such a code for our government. This committee soon reported a set of rules that the captain had travelled under two years previously while crossing the plains, and these were adopted. The rules were few and simple but they covered the main essentials of life on the frontier. One rule provided for the formation of our camp each night so as to give protection against an Indian attack. This was to be done by running the wagons close together in the form of the letter U, pitching all tents inside this enclosure and posting four men as guards during the night, two of them at the camp and two with the stock. Any differences that might arise among us were to be settled by a board of arbitration consisting of three persons selected from the entire number of our party including the ladies. I remember also that one of the bylaws stipulated that we should travel only six days in the week, and this rule was strictly lived up to during the entire time and distance. The day of rest did not always fall on Sunday since our stops had to be governed largely by the presence of grass, wood and water. Early in the morning of the ninth our nine wagons were on the march again. Some trains that had horses for their motive power and grain with which to feed them, were on the move all through the night since they knew that Wolf River was but a few miles ahead and that there was but one bridge on which to cross. During the day, large numbers of antelope were seen on the hills, but never less than half a mile away, out of range of rifle shot. This was the first opportunity offered the ladies [fair young, unmarried Southern ladies who were heading west for big-game hunting] to show their skill. The four, dressed in bright red suits, mounted their ponies, and with “Uncle Billy” and three other men of the train acting as escorts, started on the hunt. The red suits seemed to have some attraction for the antelope that a torch light has for a deer in the night. They stood still and stamped their feet and gazed at the bright object, allowing the hunters to come within close gunshot range. This first day’s hunt was considered a great success for the ladies as they killed four antelope, which the men brought to camp lashed to the ponies. When they arrived in camp, they were given three cheers for their success, which meant a feast on antelope for the entire train. That evening Uncle Billy related many of his exciting Michigan hunting experiences which I will refer to later on but gave the ladies all the credit for the day’s successful antelope hunt. The only bridge at Wolf River was owned by a person living at the Pawnee Indian Mission nearby who charged $5 for each wagon that he allowed to cross. Such was the crowd of people and so exorbitant the price that our party joined with some other trains and built a new bridge over which we passed on the morning of the 10th of May. It was said that there were four such bridges built in two days over that narrow stream which ran through a rocky gorge 20 feet deep and 40 feet wide. On the morning of this 10th of May, there occurred one of the many sad incidents that we met with on our way. On account of the exposure through which the emigrants had passed during the storms of the previous week, a great deal of sickness was prevalent. We had heard that smallpox and cholera had broken out before we crossed the Missouri River and near Wolf River, we passed several fresh-made graves. About two miles west of the Pawnee Mission, a family of seven persons, consisting of father, mother and five children had camped. The oldest girl came to the mission that morning and reported that her father, mother and two brothers were dead and that the two others were very sick. The missionary was trying to get somebody to go with him to aid them in their trouble and our captain halted the train while he told us of the sad case. After hearing his story, Captain Smith said that he believed it was our duty to help bury the dead and that even if they had died from a contagious disease it would be safer for us to go and bury them than to get excited and run away from what he considered was our duty. When he called for volunteers, nearly all in our train offered to go and he chose 15 of us, and left the rest to look after the outfit and guard the cattle, which were let out to graze. The missionary led us to the camp, which was about a half mile away, and there we found living only the girl who had given the information in the morning. We buried the six persons in one grave. The girl was taken to the mission where we left her with the promise from the missionary that her wishes to have the outfit sold and that she be returned to her friends in Virginia would be faithfully carried out. This incident detained us about four hours. The afflicted family were Germans who had been travelling with a train of six other wagons. When they were taken sick three days before, their traveling associates had gone on, leaving them to take care of themselves. It was an uncommon thing for a train to lay over on account of sickness even for one day, as it was well understood by all, before starting, that even with the smallest possible amount of detention it would take the entire season to get through to California. The Nevada Mountains, 1,600 miles west of us, must be crossed as early as October to avoid the deep snows. Our train went into camp late that sad day having made only 12 miles. The captain told us that evening that we had four rivers to cross before reaching the Platte River Valley near Fort Kearney and instructed us to be ready to start at 2 o’clock the next morning so as to get ahead of the rush and travel over the old road instead of having to make a road of our own. By noon the next day, we had forded the Big Mineha River, 20 miles from our starting point and there encamped three hours. We made five miles more before camping for the night. That evening the captain told us that if we would consent to start out at 10 p.m. each day for 10 days, we would gain at least five miles each day over the other trains and by doing this we would be able to get ahead of the great body of people and find better roads, camping places and pasture. We adopted this plan and before the 10 days had expired, we had left the crowd in the rear. We forded the three other rivers in the night, namely, the Little Mineha and the Big and Little Blue. The country we were now in was considered the very best part of the now great state of Kansas. At this time the Pawnee Indians were in possession of all this country as far north as the Platte River, while the Sioux claimed all of the lands north of the Platte to the Canadian line. (To be continued) Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Investing lessons from the vineyards As an investor, you can get plenty of advice from financial experts on the evening news or cable financial shows. But you may actually be able to learn some deeper truths about investing by observing other professionals — such as winemakers. At first glance, you might not see what these “guardians of the grape” can teach you about building an investment portfolio. After all, they’re shaping Sangiovese while you’re seeking stocks, they’re bottling Burgundy while you’re buying bonds, and they’re mastering Malbec while you’re monitoring mutual funds. Where’s the connection? Start by considering the life cycle of wine and the concept of “vintage.” For example, a particular wine is labeled a 2005 vintage if it is made from grapes that were predominantly grown and harvested in 2005. Yet given the requirements of wine production, this 2005 vintage may not actually hit the markets until 2008 — and some aficionados may think the wine won’t taste its best until 2018. If you translated this type of scenario to the financial world, you could say that the 2008 investment “vintage” was not promising, given that the value of almost all investments — even the quality ones — fell last year. But if you were to hold these quality investments for the long term — as you should, because investing is a long-term activity — you might find that the 2008 vintage investments may eventually become productive vehicles that can help you achieve your financial goals. So, what lessons can you learn from winemakers? Here are a few suggestions: • Be patient. Winemakers put a lot of time, effort and money into planting today’s grapes — for which they will not see one penny of profit for many years. Yet they have the discipline to wait patiently until the products of their labors come to fruition. Are all their wines successful? No — and all your investments may not be, either. But given enough time, quality investments can usually help you work toward your financial goals. • Have faith in your strategy. Wine drinkers’ tastes can change from year to year. Yet winemakers don’t rip out their vineyards and replant them with today’s “hot” varietal. Instead, they cultivate the grapes they’ve planted, make the best wine they can and maintain their belief that their products will find a market. As an investor, you can’t allow yourself to be swayed by today’s hot tips and trends. Instead, build a portfolio of quality investments that can stand the test of time. • Adapt your goals to your situation. One of the most famous winemaking regions in the world, Napa Valley, contains a number of microclimates that vary by temperature, rainfall and soil. Napa Valley winemakers know which grapes will do best in which microclimate, and they concentrate their efforts accordingly. And you, as an individual investor, should make your investment deci- sions based on your own “microclimate” — your risk tolerance, family situation, time horizon and other factors. In other words, you should choose those investments that are best suited for you and that have the best chance to help you meet your goals. Investing, like winemaking, is filled with challenges. But by observing how winemakers work, you may learn some things that can eventually help you raise a glass to your own success. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Metaldyne loses 30 hourly workers Cars were in the parking lot and flags still were flying Monday following an announcement Friday, May 1, that 30 hourly workers had been laid off at the Metaldyne plant in Middleville due to Chrysler Corporation filing for bankruptcy and subsequently deciding to close Chrysler plants for 30 to 60 days. (Photo by Patricia Johns) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Metaldyne plant at 39 E. State St., Middleville, had 110 employees on the morning of May 1. By the end of the day, more than one-third of the 87 employees had been laid off due to an announcement by Chrysler that all Chrysler plants would be closed for production for 30 and 60 days. The Middleville facility has 23 salaried workers. The 125,000 square-foot Middleville location makes oil and water pumps, chain case modules, front-end module assemblies and transmission sub-assemblies for Ford, Chrysler General Motors, as well as foreign automobile manufacturers. Marge Sorge, media contact for the plant, said she was unsure how long the 30 hourly employees would be out of work. According to information on its Web site, “Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-formed components and assemblies for engine, transmission and chassis applications.” Corporate offices of the company are in Plymouth, where staff was reduced at the end of 2008. In January, Metaldyne Corporation reviewed several actions taken to reduce structural costs and balance capacity. Other cost-saving measures included eliminating merit increases for 2009 and suspending its 401(k) match and retirement contribution. Metaldyne is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Tec, a Japanese-based chassis and powertrain component supplier in the passenger car and truck segments. Asahi Tec is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.60 -.40 AT&T 26.50 +.85 CMS Energy Corp. 12.20 +.33 Coca-Cola Co. 43.14 +.86 Dow Chemical Co. 16.33 +3.33 Exxon Mobil 67.65 +.57 Family Dollar Stores 32.90 -.34 Ford Motor Co. 5.85 +.66 First Financial Bancorp 10.61 +.10 General Motors 1.85 +.04 Intl. Bus. Machine 105.85 +3.91 JCPenney Co. 32.18 +5.06 Johnson & Johnson 54.36 +3.71 Kellogg Co. 43.39 +4.20 McDonald’s Corp. 53.16 -1.37 Pfizer Inc. 14.28 +.89 Sears Holding 61.28 +2.25 Spartan Motors 9.14 +1.57 TCF Financial 15.16 +1.33 Wal-Mart Stores 50.46 +1.99 Gold $904.30 +$10.70 Silver $13.42 +$.99 $8410.65 +$393.70 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.5B +300M THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 77534621 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner REZONING, continued from page 1 side of State Street. Brown added that he thought a change to commercial zoning could benefit the owners of the Striker House, as well the Double A Cookie Company and the Democratic Hall, saying that the area was slowly changing to a more commercial use. Hart said that the owners of the Double A Cookie Company building have said they would welcome the rezoning because it has been previously used for commercial enterprises, and that tearing down the two existing houses on the corner of Jefferson and Center streets could possibly increase property values in that area. Mary Walton, who lives at 126 W. Green St., did not agree. “I live right across from the proposed zoning change, and that would leave no buffer between the residential and business district,” she said sating that she felt that if Democratic Hall was sold and was replaced with a business, it would decrease the value of her home. Bob Dwyer, a member of the Barry County Democratic Party, said that while there is talk about the increased cost of heating and maintaining the historic building and rebuilding it should a catastrophe strike, he wanted to clarify that there are absolutely no plans to sell or tear down the structure. “The hall was built two years before Lincoln was elected, and the building is still structurally sound,” he said. “That is the reason we took over the building and put thousands of dollars into it. In our estimation, it is one of the most significant buildings in downtown Hastings ... I don’t see the building changing hands in my lifetime.” Like Guernsey, Walton also questioned the need for another parking lot. “Why can’t the city buy the empty lot at the corner of Court Street or use the empty Felpausch lot? Why keep encroaching on a residential area?” she asked. “It’s upsetting to me to have to come down here every couple of years as the business district gets closer and closer. You rezone to accommodate business but you don’t rezone to accommodate residential.” Hart noted that the city’s future land-use plan designates the area in question — Democratic Hall, the Striker House and other areas where the B-1 business district abuts residential — as a “neighborhood edge zone” and said it would be beneficial to talk about how zoning could be used to protect neighborhoods in the areas surrounding the business district. After the public hearing was closed, Hastings City Planner Tim Johnson said, “I think it is important to take a look at what we are doing to make sure it meets the intent of the master plan when we consider rezoning.” Johnson added that he thought it was possible to make accommodations for the use of the Democratic Hall without rezoning the property B-1. “So, you can create a business edge district?” asked Commissioner James Wiswell. “Nobody wants to see a Taco Bell or a gas station, but maybe something like the Democratic Hall that doesn’t turn it’s back on residential or turn its back on busi- CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 AM, on Monday, June 1, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES”. 775345590 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board is accepting bids for professional landscape architectural and engineering services for the first phase of the development of the County’s McKeown Bridge Park. The Request For Proposal shall be submitted to Michael Brown, Barry County Administrator, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058 no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2009. RFP’s shall be in a sealed envelope with Barry County McKeown Bridge Park Proposal and the date and time of the bid opening clearly labeled. RFP’s may be obtained at www.barrycounty.org or County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Please contact Michael Brown at (269) 945-1284 or mbrown@barrycounty.org if you have questions. 77534089 • NOTICE • The regular board meeting scheduled for Carlton Township on Monday May 11 2009 has been re-scheduled for Monday May 18 2009 7:00pm 77534666 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, May 7 - Wednesday, May 13 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Swim Club Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim 77534506 The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of water main, water main fittings, and related appurtenances. Bid documents are available from the Office of the City Clerk ness...” said Hart. City Manager Jeff Mansfield suggested the rezoning request could be split so that the area to be used as a parking lot would be rezoned while the city staff could work on developing a business edge zoning district. A motion was made to recommend that city council move forward with rezoning the property at the corner of South Jefferson and Center streets from A-O to B1 business edge zoning. The motion passed unanimously. A second motion, to direct city staff to define zoning specific to a neighborhood edge district also passed unanimously. In other business, the planning commission: • Held a public hearing and passed a motion to allow wayfinding signs in the rightof-way. The city code was previously amended to allow the placement of the signs, but a section prohibiting the placement of signs in the right-of-way was not amended. Once the motion is approved by the city council, it will rectify the oversight. • Discussed amendments to the ordinance regulating free-standing monument signs in the B-2 zoning district. Specific issues that commissioners felt need to be addressed in future drafts included the height of signs, the requirement that they be placed within 25 feet of a driveway and that replacement, rather then “real” value be used to determine whether a sign could be repaired or if it needed to be replaced in order to be in compliance with the ordinance. • Discussed whether the city needed to adopt an ordinance regulating the installation and use of wind turbines within the city limits. No action was taken. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, as a the date for public hearings on an ordinance to create Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity of improvements and the establishment of a special assessment district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2009. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and make a determination on the work plan for sewer service to Leach and Middle Lakes in Carlton and Hastings Charter Townships. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649.3777. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649.3777. 77534583 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77534581 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RAW WASTEWATER PUMP REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of one (1) Raw Wastewater Pump for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. 77534554 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Monday, May 18, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - RADIANT HEAT”. 77534552 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services an R-1, one-family residential joint overlay zone; a request from Tom Mohler for site plan review and special land-use permit to allow construction of a carport in the flood plain at 435 N. Broadway; and a site plan review and special land-use permit for a proposed crisis mentoring shelter to be located at 838 W. Green St. • Reviewed and approved an outdoor display of merchandise on a parcel located at 307 E. Green St. Case against county board chairman dismissed by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On April 27, a lawsuit filed by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbarger against the county and Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton was dismissed by Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Pamela Lightvoet. According to the judge’s order, Shellenbarger will have until May 11 to amend his complaint, and the plaintiff said that he intends to pursue that course of action. Callton said that monetary damages in excess of $50,000 were sought in the lawsuit. Shellenbarger, who represented himself in the action, said he pursued the case because of a letter that Callton had written. In the letter, which was written to support the filing of a personal protection order for Barry County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick against Shellenbarger, Callton utilized Barry County’s seal. As such, Shellenbarger alleged that the use of the seal was improper. “He stole the county’s insignia and put it on the paper,” he said. “He misrepresented the county, and he had no business doing that.” Callton said there was nothing unlawful about placing the seal on the letter. According to Callton, he expects attorney fees for the defense of Barry County and himself in the case to be approximately $10,000 and said that the money could be better spent on a variety of programs, including those relating to public health and safety. “Ten thousand dollars could have bought 900 visits to the free clinic (in Hastings) for uninsured people, and I would have much rather spent the money on that than on defense lawyers,” he said. Judge Fisher speaks at state symposium Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher, along with Circuit Judge Chad Schmucker from Jackson County, delivered a presentation on evidence-based sentencing practices to judges from across the state of Michigan at the Annual Judicial Symposium sponsored by the Michigan Judicial Institute April 30 at the Hall of Justice in Lansing. Judge Fisher and Judge Schmucker were selected by the Michigan Judicial Institute to attend a four-day seminar on evidence-based sentencing practices at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nev., in February. The seminar trained judges from seven states in the use and benefits of evidence-based sentencing practices and prepared them to teach these concepts to their colleagues in their home states. The seminar at the National Judicial College was produced by the National Center for State Courts, the National Judicial College, and the Crime and Justice Institute. It was put together as part of a larger initiative funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Center on the States to examine more effective ways of dealing with crime and justice in the U.S. The U.S. has the highest incarceration rates in the world, and sentencing practices over the past 30 years have resulted in high rates of recidivism and costs. More recent research has indicated that different sentencing practices, such as drug courts, provide a much more effective solution to dealing with nonviolent crime. The Barry County Adult Drug Court established by Judge Fisher in 2002 is the largest felony drug court in the State of Michigan on a per-capita basis. It currently has 82 participants. what do you think? with Barry County 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton Unemployment Rises Sharply Unemployment has taken a big leap in Barry County. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for March jumped 4.2% in just one year. That translates into 1,132 more workers unemployed than at the same time last year. Barry County Unemployment Rate (Seasonally adjusted for March) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 6.0% 5.7% 5.9% 6.1% 10.3% Is help on the way? I’ve been tracking Federal Stimulus dollars that are coming into the county. $536,000 will go to the road commission and will be used on the 11 million dollar Finkbeiner Bridge project in Middleville. No other Stimulus dollars will be available for county roads. Community action has received 6 million dollars to weatherize low income housing in a four county area over three years. The county has applied for Stimulus money that would hire two police officers over a four year period. Maple Valley Schools will receive $5,600 for technology (enough to buy a few computers) and $118,000 for new programs, but no money for infrastructure so far. Some funding has become available to hire summer students to help with conservation projects. I realize that there is more Federal Stimulus money coming, but so far I don’t see anything that will touch the 1,132 jobs that we lost in the county last year. 77534668 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Friday, May 15, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - RAW WASTEWATER PUMP”. The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of radiant heat for the Department of Public Services building located at 301 East Court Street. Bid documents are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The Thomas Jefferson Hall at the corner of Green and Center streets in Hastings, was the part of a rezoning discussion during a public hearing at the Hastings Planning Commission Monday night. Paid for by Dr. Mike Callton, D.C., P.O. Box 676, Nashville, MI 49073 michaelcallton181@hotmail.com Comments made by Dr. Callton are not intended to represent the views of other Barry County commissioners. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia L. Pranshka, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002 in instrument 1092354, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Three And 83/100 Dollars ($94,603.83), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West for a place of beginning; thence South 214.48 feet; thence East 20 rods; thence North 214.48 feet; thcne West 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534003 File #258505F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Harkness and Linda Lou Harkness aka Linda L. Harkness, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 18, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 200410280016285, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 28/100 Dollars ($75,789.28), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and the East 2 feet of Lot 10 of Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534235 File #260772F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Rybicki, a married man and Julie Rybicki, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 13, 2004, and recorded on August 2, 2004 in instrument 1131796, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight And 40/100 Dollars ($66,888.40), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 48, 49, 106 and 107 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded Liber 3 of Plats, Page 60. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533779 File #254215F01 SENIOR TEA, continued from page 2 standing alone, but actually had a network of women supporting them behind the scenes, she said. “There’s a tremendous support network in this room and that’s the bond of mother and daughter; grandmother and daughter and granddaughter,” Lenz told the audience. “We just feel blessed to be here.” She also talked about the sisterhood of women and said she and Hiar are like sisters. “She shares my heart, my vision and common purpose for the common good of others. I am blessed to work with Christine... “I have no sisters ... yet I am blessed to have many sisters ... I had to find my own sisters. I believe I’m an honorary sister to many... I need the companionship of women and sisters no matter their age, no matter their relationship to me,” Lenz said. In addition to Hiar, “the people (sisterhood) in my life are both of my grandmothers, my mother and a teacher. The sisterhood I felt with them is that they always lit my candle. They always shared their knowledge. I might not have listened. I probably didn’t listen, but they always were there to pick me up, dust me off, light my candle and try to teach me a way to do it differently,” Lenz said. Hiar quoted Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Lenz and Hiar talked about their personal circles of five and the way the women in their lives have influenced them in hopes the graduating senior girls will look at their lives and think about their own circles of five. Hiar said her five include her mom and her mom’s three best friends. Those friendships and support began when she was a young child. “They have become a solid part of my life. My mother (who grew up in the Hastings area) has influenced and molded me in so many ways. I can’t begin to count them so I will just give her complete and total credit for the woman I am today. If I’m ever half the woman she is, I will have accomplished my goal,” Hiar said. Her circle was a constant thread in her life, and she said “they all treated me as their daughter – the way they have loved me and nurtured me, and, oh girls ,do I wish that for you. It has been an amazing part of my life and it has made the woman that I am, and I really truly with all my heart wish that for you,” Hiar said. Lenz talked about her circle of five, saying IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Local assets are not being publicized To the editor: Well it has happened again this year, The Grand Rapids Press has published its annual "Michigan's Festivals, Fairs, Special Events and Destinations" supplement in the April 30 paper. Once again, other than Summerfest, there is no mention of activities happening in Hastings or Barry County this year. Why? Is there no interest, here in Hastings, in letting others know what we have to offer? I don't know about others, but I always keep this handy, and refer to it when looking for something to do on the weekends. Last year, with all the press about publicizing Charlton Park, I made mention that there was nothing in this Press supplement. Well it has happened again. Hanging a banner over State Street in the downtown doesn't get the word out to those passing through on M-43 or M-37 (or to those to seldom have a reason to visit Hastings). Also, on page 17 of the supplement, there is a listing of the Chamber of Commerce offices and visitors bureaus throughout the state. Does not Hastings or Barry County have such an agency? It's not listed there. Karl Ost Hastings, Editor’s note: If it helps, J-Ad Graphics will soon publish its Summer Fun Guide, full of local activities, attractions and entertainment throughout the summer. “between us there are one grandmother, three mothers, one step-mother, five college graduates, one nurse, one lawyer, one therapist and two human service providers. They spend plenty of time laughing, she noted. “What a blessing to have that, a circle of five, the friendship that’s there. We’ve been together in times of trouble, fear and concern about a family member, problems; I’m sure we’ve even cried together. These are the people that when I say I need help, they come...” “That’s the blessing I wish for you – to have a circle of five, or maybe there will be a circle of 20, a circle of three, or a circle of two, but it’s still a circle,” Lenz said. In closing, Hiar and Lenz had five wishes for the graduates: • “We wish you to have love, honor and respect every day of your life for yourself and for others,” Lenz said. • Time is the second wish. “Always take time for yourself,” Hair said. There’s always somebody who needs something. “As women we really tend to respond to that and feel it’s our job to fix it, our job to make it right. Take the time for you, take the time for your family, take the time for the people you love.” Of grandparents and other relatives, “Make sure you honor that relationship with time because you don’t get it back,” Lenz said. • Hiar said another wish is for the senior girls to each have three true friends. Lenz said she likes to “collect” many friends, and reminded the audience “to have a friend you have to be a friend. You have to be willing to risk...” spend time. That friendship often carries you through life.” • “To me the nurturing, the giving, the receiving is just like the love, honor and respect. It’s important that we give it to other people, but It’s vital we give it to ourselves,” Hiar said. Lenz says she sees it in a different perspective. “If you need help, ask for it. There are women everywhere and people everywhere who will help you. We also need to accept the help that others want to give us. Sometime we may might not like what they are saying, but to accept or to ask for help is a tremendous gift...” • The last wish focused on lighting the candle. “Not only do we wish you would light each other candles in the women that you meet along the way and the women that are part of your life, but that you will think twice before you blow another woman’s candle out,” Hiar said. A highlight of the afternoon was the announcement of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club’s Jump-Start Your Future Scholarship recipient Carrie Burlingame. (See separate story). Club President Ruth Hokanson welcomed the senior girls, their mothers, grandmothers and other guests and, on behalf of the club, wished “all the graduating senior women the very best for your future.” “I know it seems like an end for you girls, but it really is just the beginning. You are going to blossom, all of you all,” she said. Hokanson also acknowledged the groups of guests who had four generations and three generations at their tables. Corsages for the senior girls were provided by Barlow Florist. The event was held at the First United Methodist Church. The GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club is a nonprofit service organization affiliated with GFWC-Michigan and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the oldest and largest international group of community-based volunteer women’s clubs. CITY OF HASTINGS 2008 Annual Water Quality Report CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR 2008 Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual “Consumer Confidence” report to customers in addition to other notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and is proud to report that our system has never had a violation of maximum contaminant levels. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, how is compares to EPA and State standards, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. We are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best allies. WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION We encourage public interest and participation in our community's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in City Hall at 7:30pm. The public is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any other questions pertaining to the City of Hastings drinking water, please contact Richard Friedrich, City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant Superintendent at 269-945-2331 or Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells located within the City limits. Three of the four wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water. The fourth well is somewhat shallower and is only used in emergencies. During the year 2008, the City of Hastings distributed 349 million gallons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings service area. The State performed an assessment of our source water in 2003 to determine the susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale from “very-low” to “high” based primarily on geological sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our source is Low. A copy of the full report can be obtained by contacting The City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Hastings is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimuize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes fefore using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (l-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that we detected in your drinking water during the 2008 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL); the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contamination, footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement. KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other requirements, which a water system must follow. MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants ppm: parts per million, or mg\l: milligrams per liter; pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l); ND: Non Detectable; NA: Not Applicable; HRAA: Highest Running Annual Average. 2008 1.1 HRAA 0.23 Range 0.1 - 0.33 1 2008 450 2008 2008 Hardness as CaCO3 (ppm) 256 Unregulated N/A 2008 Naturally present in environment • High concentrations of Hardness, Sodium, & Sulfate were found in well 2. This well is only used in emergencies. • **Regulated at Customer Tap • Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where 77534600 these contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. �Page 12 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ted Hoven and Rhonda D. Hoven husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2006, and recorded on May 4, 2006 in instrument 1164062, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fourteen And 86/100 Dollars ($135,314.86), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 60 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534324 File #259975F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Rabbai, married and Shelley Rabbai, married, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2006 and recorded November 21, 2006 in Instrument Number 1173022, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Five and 16/100 Dollars ($353,105.16) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 282.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 238.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 557.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 18 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 566.10 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 721.87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS OF INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10, WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2993.52 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Hetherington and Michelle M. Hetherington, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on August 1, 2008 in instrument 20080801-0007806, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Three And 69/100 Dollars ($208,403.69), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except all that part of the North half of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, range 9 West, which lies Southwesterly of the centerline of Tanner Lake Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533863 File #258451F01 SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT 66.00 FEET IN WIDTH FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSE AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN LIBER 406, PAGES 427 THROUGH 432, LIBER 429, PAGES 847 THROUGH 848, LIBER 488, PAGES 204 THROUGH 206 ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 520.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET, ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 200.13 FEET ALONG AN 800.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 43 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 199.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 240.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A TRIANGLE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 723.52 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2522.99 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 69.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 65.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 109.73 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3383 77534271 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A Newton a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 6, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179586, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four And 78/100 Dollars ($103,494.78), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North, 627 feet from the Southwest conrer of said Section 15; thence North, 220 feet along said West Section line; thence East 415 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 15; thence South 220 feet; thence West 415 feet to the poing of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534218 File #260148F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Killgore and Karen Killgore, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 4, 2007 in instrument 1181301, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine And 24/100 Dollars ($97,699.24), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of old M-37 which lies South 00 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1056.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 189.0 feet; thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 217.69 feet; thence North 32 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 190.47 feet to the center of said highway; thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 241.32 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534547 File #261605F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J Sylvester and Rhonda A Sylvester, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003, and recorded on March 20, 2003 in instrument 1100470, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 23/100 Dollars ($85,340.23), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Highway M-37 and Quimby Road at the Northwest 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South along the centerline of said Highway, 183 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence North along the center line of said Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534561 File #261801F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($67,836.27), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534200 File #177400F04 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joe Ladere, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2008, and recorded on January 31, 2008 in instrument 200801310000951, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen And 34/100 Dollars ($61,313.34), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 13, distant West 963 feet from the Southeast corner of West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13; Thence West along said South Section line 216 feet; Thence North 355 feet, Thence East 216 feet, Thence South 355 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533869 File #258237F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R Macleod, a married man and Kathleen A Macleod a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2005, and recorded on June 6, 2005 in instrument 1147693, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven And 99/100 Dollars ($95,467.99), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Subdivision of Parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, and the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on pages 10 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, described as: Beginning at a point which is 73.5 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot 5, said point also being 271.5 feet East of the East line of Block 26 of Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof said point also being on the Southline of Fremont Street; thence East 165 feet more or less to a point which is 162 feet West of the West line of Old Fellows Cemetary; thence South 126.0 feet; thence West 170 feet more or less to a point which is 264.0 feet East of the East line of said Block 26; thence North 126.0 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534066 File #259798F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of LA VERNE BOWMAN, JR. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LA VERNE BOWMAN, JR., who lived at 923 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, HASTINGS, MI 49058 died MARCH 9, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of THE LA VERNE BOWMAN, JR. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BY DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2008, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and BRIAN L. BOWMAN was named as the Successor Trustee to serve at the time or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to BRIAN L. BOWMAN the named Successor Trustee at 4541 LOFTUS, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 1, 2009 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 269/945-9585 BRIAN L. BOWMAN 4541 LOFTUS MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 269/795-2048 77534617 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard E. Graff and Carole P. Graff, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Huntington Mortgage Company, An Ohio Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2000, and recorded on March 27, 2000 in instrument 1042485, and assigned by said Mortgagee to GMAC Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One And 88/100 Dollars ($47,491.88), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel No. 1, Lot 7, Except 110 Feet on the North side of Lot 8, Except 90 Feet on the North side, according to the Recorded Plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of plats on page 58 Parcel No. 2, Lot 7, Except the North 70.8 Feet, Also except that portion South of the North 110 Feet of said Lot 7 according to the Recorded plat of Upson's Resort as recorded in liber 3 of Plats on page 58 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533853 File #258309F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Doris M. Watkins and Stanley A. Watkins, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to The Huntington National Bank dated the 9th day of September, A.D. 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of September, A.D. 2003, in Instrument No. 1114080 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $79,905.34 (seventy-nine thousand nine hundred five and 34/100) plus accrued interest at 3.50% (three point five zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 28th day of May, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Orangeville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan: Commencing 10 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 for place of beginning, Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence East 142 feet; thence South 10 rods; thence West 142 feet; thence North to place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6031 Marsh Road PPN 08-11-017-023-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 77534240 WWR# 10022545 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25263-DE Estate of Daniel LeRoy Harvath, Deceased. Date of birth: 06/30/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Daniel LeRoy Harvath, who lived at 10998 W. Boutler Road, Delton, Michigan died 12/25/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Roger A. Martin, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 4/27/09 James W. Porter (P38791) 7275 West Main Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 375-7195 Roger A. Martin 223 East Glenguile Kalamazoo, MI 49004 77534301 (269) 349-4903 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert Grimm and Kelly Grimm, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116438, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen And 51/100 Dollars ($70,513.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 39 of Supervisor's plat of the first addition to Eddy's Beach, thence North 87 degrees 45 minutes East 152 feet to Edge of County Road, South along Road 55 feet; thence South 88 degrees West 151.09 feet to the East line of plat; thence North 2 degrees 45 minutes East along plat 50 feet to beginning, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533994 File #144524F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Eveland, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument Number 1164006, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four and 22/100 Dollars ($174,454.22) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: A parcel of land in the Southeast onequarter of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the East one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said section 631.40 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 436.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 235.70 feet; thence North 84 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 38.49 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East 404.19 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with the East-West one-quarter line of said section 220.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds West 404.25 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534265 File No. 285.1959 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Paul Johnston and Debby Johnston, husband and wife, as tenants, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2005 and recorded January 26, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140631, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Two and 42/100 Dollars ($170,772.42) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats of Page 60, being part of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. Subject to all conditions, limitations and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533839 File No. 514.0095 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas S. Lautenbach and Jacqueline K. Lautenbach,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of June, 2007 in Liber Doc# 1182041 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seven Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight & 42/100 ($701,838.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel H: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of This Description; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East 300 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Southerly 495 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 27’ 03” West 545 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Also, A 66 Foot Easement For Ingress And Egress And Public Utilities The Centerline Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Federal Bank, FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six and 83/100 Dollars ($152,536.83) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534095 File No. 225.3012 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point A; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point B; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point B As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 56 Degres 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 260 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Except: Parcel H-1: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 101.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 89.37 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 58 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet To Reference Point “A” On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 10’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 479.36 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Subject To An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 1 And Together With An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 2”. Also Subject To A “Drainfield Easement” Easement Description No. 1: Also A 66 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities And The Centerline As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadrick James a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2005, and recorded on August 30, 2005 in instrument 1151939, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Three And 06/100 Dollars ($137,453.06), including interest at 7.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 and 15, Broadway Heights, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 48, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534607 File #261875F01 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point “A”; Thence South 06 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point “B”; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Easement Description No. 2: Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point “B” As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 58 Degrees 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 280 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Drainfield Easement: An Easement For Drainfield Purposes As: Commencing At The Above Described Reference Point “A” Of The Description For Parcel H-1; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 91.14 Feet; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 33.71 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of Said Easement; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 55.00 Feet; Thence North 05 Degrees 18’ 30” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 0.77 Feet Along A 315.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right; The Chord Of Which Bears North 88 Degrees 11’ 40” East 0.77 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 54.30 Feet Along A 324.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left, The Chord Of Which Bears North 83 Degrees 28’ 02” East 54.24 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 50.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/30/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77534208 248-362-2600 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert D. Hood, a married man and Jill C. Hood, his wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Premier Mortgage Lending, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 3, 2005 in instrument 1150468, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five And 93/100 Dollars ($136,295.93), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Sandy Knolls Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534612 File #262316F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J. Kowske, a married man and Reagan Kowske to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument # 1156249 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Thirty Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($483,030.71) including interest 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 21, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East 673.86 feet along the South line of Section 1; thence Northeasterly along an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Crooked Lake the following courses; North 11 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, 76.89 feet; thence North 41 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 97.80 feet; thence North 55 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East, 146.13 feet; thence North 26 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East 176.03 feet; thence North 62 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds East 73.27 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds East, 215.35 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East, 171.48 feet; thence North 41 degrees 44 minutes 01 seconds East, 219.01 feet; thence North 52 degrees 29 minutes West, 278.79 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said traverse line North 83 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West 233.25 feet; thence South 77 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds West, 227.42 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence South 28 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East, 243.51 feet; thence North 74 degrees 13 minutes 07 second East, 322.68 feet; thence North 09 degrees 38 minutes 07 second East, 150.00 feet to the place of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse lines and the waters of Crooked Lake as limited by the side lines of said parcel extended to the waters edge. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress and egress and public utility purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each of a centerline described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 429.78 feet along the South line of Section 2 to the centerline of Parker Road; thence North 02 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds East 33.04 feet to the true point of beginning of said described centerline; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East, 963.62 feet; thence North 41 degrees 27 minutes 28 seconds East, 426.76 feet; thence North 65 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East 96.13 feet; thence North 25 degrees 49 minutes 432 seconds East 99.85 feet; thence North 09 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 238.56 feet to reference point "A" and the end of said centerline said Easement extended for Culde-Sac purposes 60 feet in all directions from said reference point "A" Commonly known as 7805 Cougar Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 16, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534061 Our File No: 09-08776 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2009-25306-NC In the matter of Nicholas Forest Fox-Gonzales. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on May 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition to change the name of Nicholas Forest Fox-Gonzales to Nicholas Forest Fox Gonzales. Date: 4-30-09 Jim and Kathy Gonzales 581 W. Freeport Rd. Freeport, MI 49325 77534559 (616) 765-3431 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 21, 2009-7:30 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the minutes of the April 8, 2009 meeting with one correction. Adopted Ordinance #2009-134. Tabled the Resolution/Agreement to extend sewer service from SWBC to the hospital property, till the May 13, 2009 Regular Board Meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77534619 www.rutlandtownship.org STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09025290-NC In the matter of Mary Arnold. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on May 27 at Barry County Court before Judge William M. Doherty #41960 for the following purpose: Public Notice of name change from Mary Margaret Arnold to Mary Margaret Krell. Date: 4-30-09 Mary M. Arnold 307 Russell St. Middleville, MI 49333 77534543 616-437-0993 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nichole M Kane, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170576, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2007-WFHE1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($112,848.87), including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27, Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533848 File #178171F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curtis H. Kilbourn and Tamara Kilbourn, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded June 12, 2006 in Instrument Number 1165851, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MTGLQ Investors, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 25/100 Dollars ($60,448.25) including interest at 9.29% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also described as follows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains and 81 links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, running thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 chains 66 links; thence West 3 chains and 75 links; thence South 2 chains 66 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534276 File No. 213.4018 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Valborg K. Bauchman, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 7, 2003, and recorded on April 8, 2003 in instrument 1101662, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four And 15/100 Dollars ($100,344.15), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 67 and 68, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41, and West 1/2 of the vacated alley adjoining Lot 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534500 File #261270F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Newell Heath, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 17, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 20070924-0002331, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 05/100 Dollars ($176,930.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of said Section 1, a distance of 1325.86 feet to the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 1466.67 feet to the centerline of Sager Road for a place of beginning; thence South 51 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline, 202.24 feet; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds East parallel with said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 690.04 feet more or less to the water's edge of the Southerly shoreline of Little Long Lake (aka Long Lake); thence Southerly and Westerly along the Southerly shore line of Little Long Lake to the intersection of said shore line with the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534254 File #260868F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad D. Greenfield, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2004, and recorded on October 20, 2004 in instrument 1135786, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty And 71/100 Dollars ($155,850.71), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 14, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 16; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along the North line of said Section, 207.80 feet to the centerline of Highway M-37; thence South 18 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline, 238.04 feet; thence 529.42 feet along said centerline of and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 14 degrees 06 minutes 04 seconds East, 528.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence 250.24 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 3274.17 feet and the chord of which bears South 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East, 250.18 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 17 seconds West, 222.80 feet; thence North 07 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds West, 254.41; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel to said North section line 223.33 feet to said centerline of highway M-37 and the point of beginning. Containing 1.29 acres of land, more or less, and being subject to the rights of the public over that portion as used for roadway purposes on Highway M-37 Subject to easements; restrictions, or conditions of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533788 File #255802F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 30/100 Dollars ($205,184.30) including interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 14, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 16, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77533886 File No. 269.4880 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Grethe Worgess. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Grethe Worgess, who lived at 13307 Hutchinson Road, Dowling, Michigan died April 17, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee will be forever barred unless presented to the CoTrustees of the Living Trust of Grethe Worgess within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 27, 2009 Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C. David P. Lucas P34466 67 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 312 Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-965-7000 Co-Trustees Robert D. Worgess and Ellen M. Anderson 55 North McCamly Street 77534540 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara Vruggink, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 19, 2006 in instrument 1164816, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1, under the pooling and servicing agreement dated June 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred FortySeven And 48/100 Dollars ($124,747.48), including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 51, Valley Park Shores No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534602 File #262256F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Larry Southerland and Pamela Southerland, Husband and Wife to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2006 and recorded April 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1163337 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, by assignment dated February 9, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007in Instrument # 1176441 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($154,085.94) including interest 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 4, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point of intersection of the line common to Section 16 and 17, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, with the centerline of Mill Street, said point lying North 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds West, 1027.17 Feet from the one-quarter post common to said Sections; thence North 78 degrees 20 Minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet along said centerline to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 Minutes 23 seconds West 480.22 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East, 114.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 Seconds East. 573.39 feet to said centerline of Mill Street; thence North 47 degrees 33 Minutes 29 seconds West, 135.52 feet to said point of intersection; thence North 78 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet to the place of beginning.. Commonly known as 1025 E Mill St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 1, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534576 Our File No: 09-09407 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($58,363.57) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534106 File No. 280.8086 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Wilson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2007, and recorded on October 8, 2007 in instrument 20071008-0002820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Seven And 68/100 Dollars ($109,627.68), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 7 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534071 File #259114F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce W. Higgins, and Kerri Higgins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2002, and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080550, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($79,539.54), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "C" That part of the Southeast 1/4 Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2134.44 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the North line of the South 812.31 feet of the North 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 150.82 feet; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 870.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds West 149.71 feet; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds West 870.0 feet along the North line of said South 812.31 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2285.26 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 298.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 225.87 feet; thence North 70 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds East 372.50 feet to the East line of the West 870 feet of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of ending of said easement. Also subject to Highway right of way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534149 File #259911F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dustin A. Huffman, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. dated the 27th day of October, A.D. 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 2005, in Instrument No. 1155429 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $252,155.00 (two hundred fifty-two thousand one hundred fiftyfive and 00/100) plus accrued interest at 7.25% (seven point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 4th day of June, A.D., 2009, at 1:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Prairieville, in Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and running thence South 89°25'04” East along the South line of said Section 1033.06 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00°14'30” West parallel with the West line of said Section 726.94 feet; thence South 36°53'30” East 249.47 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 31.76 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89°25' 04” West 434.83 feet to beginning. Together with an Easement for Ingress and Egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°25'04” East 550.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 200.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 17.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00°14'30” West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89°45'30” East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53°04'30” East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36°55'30” East 266.21 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 715.49 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 33.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 731.76 feet; thence North 36°55'30” West 249.47 feet; thence South 53°04'30” West 157.94 feet; thence South 89°45'30” West 636.47 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7791 South Crooked Lake Drive Tax ID No. 08-12-012-001-30 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77534585 WWR# 10022682 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma L. Hull, unmarried and Leisha D. Hull, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2008, and recorded on June 23, 2008 in instrument 20080623-0006484, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty And 29/100 Dollars ($73,460.29), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 and the East 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 3, Taffee Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534044 File #259498F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcie L. Tepper, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160761, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W4, Under the pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred ThirtySeven And 45/100 Dollars ($79,737.45), including interest at 10.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 869.48 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 f the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-of-Way for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. Parcel 2: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast coner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 1104.22 Feet along the North line of said Section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 20 Seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-ofWay for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534223 File #259898F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold Woodman and Theressa Woodman, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2006, and recorded on April 10, 2006 in instrument 1162444, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($127,858.00), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9, 10, 11, Block C, Pleasant Shores, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534213 File #224457F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B. Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004 and recorded February 25, 2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($172,069.64) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, distant North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West 622.71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: commencing at the South one-quarter post of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of said Section 31 a distance of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds East along the East line of said Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 629.71 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds West, 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West, 348.51 feet; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 feet to the centerline of Pine Lake Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline, 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West, 597.57 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 131.56 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public and of any governmental until in any part thereof taken, used of deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534245 File No. 280.1237 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bradley D. Ochsankehl and Cindra K. Ochsankehl, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 21, 2007, and recorded on March 22, 2007, as Instrument Number 1177759, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of LXS 2007-7N Trust Fund by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 12/100 Dollars ($255,724.12) including interest at the rate of 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Spring, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Parker's Lakewood Plat No. 1 as recorded in liber 3 of plats, on page 82 of Barry County Records. 2250 Parker Dr The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 23, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534029 Our File No. 172.01722 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC �Page 16 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner School celebrates partnership with hot dogs and thanks POLICE BEAT Drunk driver with loaded gun arrested Hastings Police conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of North Ferris Street April 29 after receiving information from Barry Central Dispatch that the driver, who was described as being in a distraught state, was in possession of a loaded firearm. After locating and stopping the vehicle, officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Benjamin Curtis, 41, from Hastings. Curtis, who had gotten out of his vehicle prior to officers making contact, at first denied having the gun but then told officers that it was hidden under some clothing on the front seat of his truck. Officers located and seized the loaded .357 magnum from the vehicle, which also was found to be improperly registered. Further investigation also revealed that Curtis had been consuming intoxicants, and he was found to have a blood alcohol level of .21 percent. Curtis was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing felony charges for carry a concealed weapon while under the influence, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Storage units burglarized in Hastings A partnership works when everyone works together, and everyone worked to make a May 5 picnic a success. Pictured (back row, from left) are Steve Hoke, Mike Karasinski, Brad Rivett, Krista Denny, Lesa McKinney, Terry McKinney, Rich Satterlee, (middle row) Jeff Guenther, Cheryl Goggins, Josh Stevens, Jay Mollette, Tama Willett, Jaylon Newton, Joey James (front) Chelsea Eldred, Effie Guenther, Daisy Randall, Megan Lealy and Lani Johns. Hastings Middle School Principal Michael Karasinski thanks Hastings Manufacturing employees for partnering with his school and its students. Employees enjoyed sunshine, chips and grilled hot dogs. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Students at Hastings Middle School made an extra effort Tuesday, May 5, to thank employees at Hastings Manufacturing for partnering with the school. Each employee received a hot dog, T-shirt and a letter of thanks. Principal Michael Karasinski from the Middle School thanked the employees at Hastings Manufacturing for their company's support during the school year. In a letter he wrote, “In the short time that we have joined forces, Hastings Manufacturing has given HMS the resources to complete a muchneeded makeover.” He added that staff members look forward to exploring ways to showcase Hastings Manufacturing at the school. Hastings Manufacturing Company CEO and president Fred Cook said, “This was a win-win situation and is only the beginning to Hastings Manufacturing working together and supporting Hastings Middle School. Supporting the local community is important and Hastings Manufacturing will strive to continue with these efforts. Employees enjoyed a hot dog and chips luncheon in the sunshine served by eager middle school students, who are children of the employees. To make sure all employees were treated and shown appreciation, staff members and some students returned to the plant in the evening, and adults again served up meals during the night. The employees said they are proud to partner with the middle school. CALL... 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To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Whispering Pines Mini-Storage in Hastings several times over the past few weeks to investigate forced-entry burglaries. On April 22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., One renter reported that his storage unit had been broken into and about nine windows had been stolen. The Pella brand windows were still in their boxes and had a total value of around $4,000. On April 25, at about 8 a.m., deputies again responded to the business to investigate a burglary. A Grand Rapids man reported to deputies that approximately $12,000 worth of tools had been taken. Deputies discovered that the locks had been pried off the unit. Tae-Bo moves are no match for steel bars The Fine Lake Party Store in Dowling was the site of an attempted break-in April 26. Sheriff’s deputies discovered that the would-be burglars attempted to gain access at both the rear of the building and through a window where an air conditioner was housed. The air conditioner was completely destroyed, according to the report and an aluminum storm door was broken in the incident. Two footprints were visible on one of the doors where the they tried to gain entry but were thwarted by steel bars on the inside of the door. The assailants were unable to gain access into the business. Thieves practice safe riding on stolen bike A Dowling resident reported that a dirt bike had been stolen from inside her garage on April 16. The responding deputy noted that there was a newer-looking four-wheeler and other valuable equipment in the garage that hadn’t been stolen. The owner told deputies the bike is worth about $440 and that a helmet also was stolen. Stunt biker lands triple citation While parked at the corner of Lacey Road and North Avenue, a Sheriff’s deputy witnessed a motorcycle run a stop sign and pop a wheely on North Avenue. Troy Guernsey, 32, of Hastings was cited for not having a cycle endorsement on his driver’s license, careless driving and disregarding a stop sign. Thieves party at vehicle owner’s expense A Middleville resident reported to sheriff’s deputies that vehicles parked in his driveway had been broken into during the night of March 21. The vandals left empty beer bottles in the driveway and in the mailbox of the residence and made off with 15 compact discs and the valve caps from the tires of one of the vehicles. Double the selling price equals double the fraud A fake cashier’s check was used to try and purchase a dirt bike from a Freeport resident. On April 22, the resident reported to the sheriff’s department that her credit union had determined the check was a fraud. She had placed the bike for sale on the Craig’s List Web site and did not learn the buyer’s name. The two had agreed on a selling price of $1,800. The buyer sent her a $4,500 check and requested that she ship the difference to an address in Great Britain. After taking the check to her credit union, the local woman discovered it was fake and contacted the sheriff’s department. Double vehicle larceny hits Delton Two vehicles were broken into in Delton April 17. A stereo was stolen from a vehicle at each location, one on Wall Lake Road and one on Fourth Street. There is no indication that the two incidents are related at this time. Car thief leaves the lights on A Hastings resident reported to the sheriff’s department that his truck was stolen on April 19. The truck was later recovered, undamaged, at the corner of Bond and Jefferson streets, empty and with the dome light on. Officers found a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes on the seat. Drinking and dialing leaves trail to forgetful thief The Barry County Sheriff’s Department was called to assist on a unlawful driving away FOR SALE: SEA Ryder Min. pontoon, 9.9hp four stroke outboard, drive on Yacht Club trailer, full snap cover & Bimini top, 12-ft. deck, 14ft. pontoons. $2,000. Call (269)948-8496 or (269)8385312. School Board member Terry McKinney serves hot dogs fresh from the grill. The food was donated by staff and interested Saxon boosters. COURT NEWS Matthew Allen Wymer, 20, of Hastings was ordered by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to be put on probation for not more than two years and was credited for two days spent in county jail on a charge of possession of marijuana. Fisher ruled that Wymer must participate in day reporting and complete cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling. Wymer posted $2,000 cash surety bond Feb. 21. This was Wymer’s second offense. of an automobile case. A car was taken from a residence on Reed Street in Nashville and was later recovered on Center Road near Charlton Park Road in Hastings Township. A cell phone that did not belong to the owner was left in the vehicle. Deputies were able to track down the owner of the cell phone, Kyle Ryan Carpenter, 26, of Hastings. Carpenter told deputies that he went to Nashville with his brother and a friend whose name he did not know. Around 10:30 p.m., Carpenter got into an argument, left Nashville and went to Hastings. He couldn’t remember how he got to Hastings, but told deputies he must have hitchhiked and was not sure how his phone was found in the missing vehicle. The case was turned over to the Nashville Police Department. Man who couldn’t hold it gets to use county bathroom Michael Thomas Wickham, 44, of Lansing, was booked on a .14 percent blood alcohol level and for possession of 9.5 grams of marijuana after he pulled his Jeep over to the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle and urinated on the ground. He told a deputy he had had seven to eight beers and would have made a mess in his vehicle if he hadn’t pulled over. Passengers in pickup get officer’s attention Hastings Police arrested two teens for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop April 28. Martin Moore, 19 and Daniel Torres, 18, both from Freeport were stopped in the 100 block of East Apple Street after an officer observed vehicle defects as well as young passengers riding in the back of the open cargo area of Moore’s pickup truck. During the investigation, both Moore and Tores were both found to be in possession of marijuana. Both men were placed under arrest and transported to the Barry County Jail and lodged on charges of possession of marijuana. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 17 Trojan girls finish O-K Gold duals 7-0 Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team closed out a 7-0 O-K Gold Conference season with an 81-56 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday afternoon. That was the closest league dual of the season for the Trojan girls, who will host this Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet in Middleville. The sprints and the throws were the only places where the Cougars finished ahead of the Trojans. TK had seven different athletes win individual events in the dual. Emma Ordway won the 400-meter dash in 58.83 seconds; Danielle Rosenberg the 100-meter hurdles in 16.29; Cassie Holwerda the 300-meter low hurdles in 50.82; Jordan Bronkema the 800meter run in 2 minutes 35.1 seconds; Allyson Winchester the 1600-meter run in 5:33.7; Kimi Johnson the 3200-meter run in 13:19.03; and Brittany London the pole vault at 9 feet 6 inches. The Trojan girls also won three of the four relays. The team of Bronkema, Johnson, Danielle Fredenburg, and Winchester won the 3200-meter relay in 10:11.29. Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Kathrin Koch, and Rosenberg won the 800-meter relay in 1:50.9. In the 1600-meter relay to close the night, the TK team of Hunt, Betcher, Fredenburg, and Ordway won in 4:09.6. The Cougars’Amanda Hollern and Katelyn both won two individual events. Hollern took the 100-meter dash in 12.86 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 25.75. Kaminski won the discus at 110-0 and the shot put at 32-3.5. The Trojan girls scored their fifth and sixth league wins last Thursday topping Forest Hills Eastern 85-43 and Ottawa Hills 124-4. The Trojan girls won all four relays Thursday. The team of Bronkema, Kelsey Webster, Fredenburg, and Winchester won the 3200-meter relay in 10:06.71. Hunt, Danielle Rosenberg, Rachel Young, and Betcher won the 800-meter relay in 1:53.28. The team of Koch, Hunt, Lara Dahlke, and Young won the 400-meter relay in 53.14. In the 1600-meter relay, the TK team of Hunt, Betcher, Holwerda, and Ordway raced to victory in 4:20. Ordway won all three of her individual events as well, taking the 100-meter dash in 13.52, the 200-meter dash in 27.38, and the 400 in 1:00.25. In the field events, TK won all four events which were contested. Hunt took the high jump at 4-8, Koch the long jump at 15-3.5, Jo Hillman won the discus at 88-1, and Rosenberg won the shot put at 30-3. TK also got a win from Bronkema in the 800, with a time of 2:32.72. Both hurdle races in the girls’ meet were won by FHE’s Kasey Blank. She took the Corunna track teams score wins over LHS The Lakewood varsity track and field teams both suffered losses at Corunna Tuesday night. The Viking girls team is now 1-3 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division after falling 77-60 to the host Cavaliers. Lakewood’s ladies won a pair of relays on the day. The foursome of Ashley Pifer, Carolina Martinez, Meghan Kilbourn, and Alexis Brodbeck took the day’s final event, the 1600-meter relay, in 4 minutes 22.71 seconds. Brodbeck, Kilbourn, and Pifer teamed with Alexis Kosten to win the 800-meter relay in 1:52.72. Pifer and Brodbeck had the Vikings’ only individual wins on the track. Brodbeck won the 200-meter dash in 29.04, and Pifer the 800 in 2:29.73. In the field, the Vikings won three of the five events including a sweep of the discus. Hannah Duits took first with a throw of 95 feet 5 inches. Ashley Jemison was second at 94-7 and Andrea Hellmich third at 86-6. Their teammate Beth Walkington won the shot put at 31-9.5, and Hellmich placed third in that event with a throw of 30-5.5. Kosten was the long jump champ on the day, clearing 13-7. Corunna had a pair of two-time individual event winners on the day. Megan Birchmeier won the 110-meter hurdles in 18.05 and the 400-meter dash in 1:02.05. Marissa Schneider won the 1600-meter run in 5:51.93 and the 3200-meter run in 12:40.45. Lakewood’s boys are now 0-3-1 in the league after falling 103-34 to the Cavaliers. The Vikings won the first event of the afternoon on the track, with the team of Billy Quint, Sam Desgranges, Brandon Sterkenburg, and Adam Senters taking the 3200-meter relay, but only one once more on the track the rest of the day. Senters took the 800-meter run in 2:16.00, with Sterkenburg not too far behind in second place with a time of 2:19.67. Wes Cramer had the Vikings’ lone win in the field events, throwing the discus 121-10.5 His teammate Trent Ohren was second in that event with a throw of 117-8. The two placed second and third in the shot put respectively, behind the Cavaliers’ Jalen Schlachter who threw 46-7.75. Delton Kellogg’s Robbie Wandell preps for a drive during the St. Philip Invitational in Battle Creek Saturday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team has been good, but not quite good enough lately. Mitchell Wandell tied the school record with a 33 at Mullenhurst last Wednesday, and the Panthers fired a 150 as a team, but still finished four strokes back of Schoolcraft in a KVA Tri. Schoolcraft fired a 146 and Constantine a 185 on the day. Behind Wandell for the Panthers, Cody Morse shot a 35, Zac Warren a 39, and Robbie Wandell 43. Schoolcraft got a 34 from Mike Prior, a 35 from Patrick Werme, a 38 from Noah Chambers, and a 39 from Patrick Hudson. Constantine was led by Spencer Kaylor’s 42. Saturday, the Panthers tied Quincy for the best score at the 18-hole St. Philip Invitational at Riverside Country Club in Battle Creek. Quincy took the day’s top honors though, winning the fifth score tie-breaker. Both teams fired a 341. Pennfield was third with a 358, followed by Climax Scotts 370, St. Phil 379, Lawton 397, Concord 401, Bronson 404, Olivet 413, Centerville 421, and Union City 514. Robbie Wandell led Delton with an 82, and Mitchell Wandell fired an 84. The Panthers also got an 85 from Morse and a 90 from 100-meter race in 16.67 and the 300-meter race in 52.49. The Hawks’ Ellen Junewick won the 1600-meter run in 5:13.27, and her teammate Alyssa Dyer won the 3200-meter run in 12:10. Thornapple Kellogg’s boys picked up their first two wins of the season in the league Thursday, topping Ottawa Hills 101-23 and Forest Hills Eastern 67-60. The Trojan boys held off the Hawks by winning the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 45.1 seconds. TK had the top three performers in the long jump among the three teams in Middleville Thursday. Greg Hamilton won the event with a mark of 18 feet 6 inches. Nate Sisson was second at 18-0, and Josh Bremer third at 1711.5. The Trojans got wins from Josh Haney in the 110-meter high hurdles (16.77 seconds) and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (42.9). TK’s Joel Smith won the 400-meter run in 55.44. TK’s boys won the three sprint relays on the day, taking the 800-meter event in 1:37.29 and the 400-meter race in 46.85. Tuesday, the Trojan boys fell 89-48 to the Cougars. The Trojan boys won three of the last four events on the track, but it was too late to cut the Cougar lead. Smith won the 800 in 2:02.2. Garrison won the 200-meter dash in 24.12. Dustin Brummel took the 3200-meter run in 10:52.8. The Trojans also won a pair of field events. Sisson took the long jump at 18-4.5. Tray Mahon won the shot put at 36-4. Last Saturday, Thornapple Kellogg’s girls won the Pewamo-Westphalia Invitational by 40 points over the host Pirates. The Trojans finished with 163.5 points. PewamoWestphalia scored 123.5. Lansing Catholic Central was third with 119 points, followed by Portland 56.5, Saugatuck 50, Perry 44.5, Central Montcalm 42, Bath 37.5, Montabella 14.5, Carson City-Crystal 6, NorthPointe Christian 5. TK’s girls won eight events, and set a new meet record in the 1600-meter relay with the team of Hunt, Betcher, Holwerda, and Ordway finishing in 4:11.90. Ordway, Holwerda, and Hunt all won individual events. Hunt took the long jump at 411. Holwerda won the 300-meter low hurdles in 51 seconds, and Ordway took the 200meter dash in 27.39. Hunt was second to Ordway in the 200 with a time of 28.20. Ordway also won the 400 in 1:01. Hunt, Holwerda, Rosenberg, and Young teamed up to win the 800-meter relay in 1:51.94. Rosenberg took first in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.26. Koch won the long jump at 159. Carmen Burlingame (third from left) is the recipient of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club’s 2009 Jump Start Your Future Scholarship. Pictured with her are (from left) Donna Brown, chairwoman of the club’s scholarship committee; Mary Burlingame, Carmen’s mother; and Ruth Hokanson (right), club president. GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club awards scholarship to Carmen Burlingame by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Carmen Burlingame, a senior at Hastings High School, has received the GFWCHastings Women’s Club’s Jump Start Your Future Scholarship. The announcement was made Friday by club President Ruth Hokanson during the 63rd annual Senior Girls Tea, sponsored by the club. “I was not expecting it... I am grateful for the opportunity,” Carmen said in an interview after the event. She considers the scholarship “a great honor.” The daughter of Mary and Greg Burlingame, Carmen is going to study prelaw at Central Michigan University. Hokanson said, “Carmen has demonstrated a dedication to education, career goals and a community spirit. She has exhibited responsibility, self-confidence, persistence, integrity and a determination to achieve.” Carmen has attended Hastings schools since kindergarten, starting at Pleasantview Elementary School. She currently is has dual enrollment by taking classes at Kellogg Community College. She is active in high school activities and in the community. Carmen is vice president of the Key Club this year. She also received the Youth in Government Award for best prosecuting attorney in a mock trial and the award for outstanding leadership. Carmen is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and participates with the softball team. She is active with Students Against Destructive Decisions and Teens Against Tobacco use. Carmen has performed with the school choir for four years and sings with the Varsity Singers. She has participated in the schools fall plays and winter musicals and has served as student director. During this school year, Carmen has been recognized as Student of the Month, Exchange Youth of the Month, Rotary’s Top 10, and a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Merit. Carmen volunteers in a fifth grade classroom at Southeastern Elementary School. Through her church, she participates in many community activities and has participated in a mission trip to West Virginia to help refurbish a house for a family in need. The club’s Jump Start Your Future Scholarship is coordinated through the Barry Community Foundation. TK softball falls to South Delton Kellogg freshman ties school record twice, then tops FHE twice Warren. Delton Kellogg placed ninth at Monday’s Lawton Invitational, and also used the day at the Point O’ Woods to get in KVA duals with Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian on the back-nine. Hackett won the invitational title with a score of 318, and St. Joseph was second with a 319. Behind those top two teams, Grand Rapids Christian fired a 320, Kalamazoo Christian 321, Niles 328, White Pigeon 332, Schoolcraft 332, NorthPointe Christian 353, Delton Kellogg 356, Lakeshore 356, Marcellus 367, Berrien Springs 371, Bridgeman 372, Watervliet 388, Lawton 392, New Buffalo 426, and Lake Michigan Christian 443. TJ Boreham led Delton with an 84. Robbie Wandell shot an 87, Mitchell Wandell 89, and Morse 96. In the league dual, Robbie Wandell and TJ Boreham both shot 41’s to lead Delton, while Mitchell Wandell added a 44 and Morse 45. The Panthers finished with a score of 171, compared to the 159 from Kalamazoo Christian and 158 for Hackett. Hackett’s Sheldon Keyte and Jack Rider both fired 37’s, as did the Comets’ Jake Rykse. Viking softball beats Ramblers twice Lakewood shortstop Chelsey Dow fires the ball across the diamond during Monday’s CAAC-White contest with Perry. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood’s varsity softball team got its first two Capital Area Activities Conference White Division victories of the season Monday, topping Perry twice. The Vikings won game one 8-3, then came back for a 14-2 win in the second game. Chelsea Lake picked up the win in game one, with Elli Ray coming on in relief to close things out. Brittney Hilley pitched the Vikings to the victory in game two. Chelsey Dow had a huge offensive night for Lakewood, hitting a triple, a pair of doubles, and a single in the two games. Lexie Spetoskey, Mariah Hewitt and Courtney Thomason had three hits each. Hilley, Carrie Endres, Ray, and Shaleah Makely had a hit each. Makely’s hit was a triple. Lakewood is now 13-11 overall on the season, and 2-2 in the league. The vikings head to Portland for a pair of conference games at Portland Thursday afternoon. Next Monday, the Vikings play two at Corunna. The Vikings did a good job Monday to bounce back from a tough Saturday. Lakewood was shut out in all three of its games in the Gold Division at Saturday’s Gull Lake Invitational. Lakewood had to face Galesburg-Augusta in the opener, and the Rams Notre Dame bound pitcher Jackie Bowe. Bowe one-hit the Vikings, and her team went on to a 5-0 victory. In game two, the Vikings had to face a 152 Wayland team. The Wildcats scored a 9-0 victory. Marine City scored a 6-0 win over the Vikings in the final game of the day. There wasn’t a lot of Lakewood offense, but Lake had three hits. Chelsey Dow, Endres, and Briana Everett had two hits each. Last Wednesday, Lakewood scored two wins at Charlotte. Lakewood topped the Orioles 4-0 and then 4-1. Lake was the winning pitcher in both games. Lake also did a fine job with her bat, contributing four hits in the two games. Courtney Thomason and Spetoskey had three hits each. All three of them had doubles in the contest. Smith and Dow both had two hits, and Everett and Hilley added a single each. South Christian scored two runs in its first inning and two in its 15th against Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday afternoon, and those two rallies helped the Sailors to a pair of O-K Gold Conference wins over the Trojans. The Sailors topped TK 2-1 and then 4-2. In game one, South Christian’s lead-off batter Tara Tamminga singled to right on the game’s first pitch. She later scored on an RBI single by Laura Tjepkema. Tjepkema then scored on a Trojan error later in the inning with two out. That was all the runs Sailor pitcher Erica Jansen would need in the game. The Trojans threatened a few times, but only managed a single run in the fourth inning despite loading the bases. Nicole Tinker drove in that lone run with an RBI single. TK also had lead-off singles from Adrienne Palmer and Tinker in the third, but Jansen struck out the next three TK batters. In the seventh inning, TK’s Kate Scheidel drilled a two-out triple but was tagged out at the plate as she attempted to stretch it to a game-tying inside the park home run. Trojan pitcher Emma Bishop took the loss, scattering seven hits and striking out four batters. South Christian scored two runs, with the help of three Trojan errors in the top of the eighth, to win game two 4-2. The first three South batters in the eighth reached on TK errors. Bishop got the next three batters out on infield ground outs, but two runs had scored. The Trojans threatened Bowling Scores Thursday Angels ~Final Standings~ Hastings City Bank 82-46; Miller Farm Repair 79.5-48.5; Hastings Bowl 79-49; Northside Pizza 72-56; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 69.5-58.5; Moore’s Apts. 69-59; Newton Const. 67.5-60.5; Allure 66-62; Varney’s Const. 64.5-63.5; Maude’s Team 58.5-69.5; Viking 51.5-76.5. High Games and Series - T. Phenix 175; K. Ward 136; M. Chase 169; C. McCrackin 145; N. Shafer 202; D. McCollum 194-519; T. Cross 192; M. Martin 184; J. Baker 130; S. Suntken 173; C. Curtis 138; T. Wattles 150; S. Tobias 143; M. Allerding 156; A. Metzger 139; M. Miller 149; C. Kuhlman 172; M. Gdula 265-629; C. Hurless 166; R. White 155; Cathy Shellenbarger 165-436; L. Jackson 171-464; M. Weiler 140; K. Lancaster 142; S. Bubnas 127; M. Moore 160; L. Apsey 203-509. to comeback in the bottom of the eighth with a two-out single by Palmer, but the game was over after Tinker smacked a line drive bullet into the glove of South Christian pitcher Arlie DeYoung. South took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third in game two. The Trojans inched closer in the bottom half of the inning, as Stephanie Gonzalez tripled and came home on an infield single by Jessica Crawford. TK then tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth. Bishop kept her team in the game giving up seven hits while striking out five. TK outhit the Sailors 9-7 on the afternoon. Crawford led the Trojans with three singles. Gonzalez had a single and a triple, while Palmer added two singles. The Trojans bounced back from the two losses with two lopsided wins over Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday. The Trojans won game one 17-2 in three innings, then went seven innings to win game two 16-4. Trojan freshman pitcher Liz Polmanteer struck out three of the 13 Hawk batters she faced, and walked one in game one. Neither of the runs against her were earned. The Trojan clean-up hitter, Palmer, doubled in two runs in the first inning. TK then broke open the game in the second inning sending 12 batters to the plate, and scoring eight runs. TK pushed across seven more runs in the bottom of the third inning. Crawford hit a walk-off single which scored the game’s final two runs. Palmer had a big game with four RBI's (double, triple). Crawford and Tinker both went 2-for-2 with three RBI’s. The Trojans and their starting pitcher, Bishop, struggled early in game two. The Hawks built a 4-1 lead through three innings, and Bishop had hit three batters, walked two, and given up two hits. TK rallied through for four runs in the top of the fourth to take a 5-4 lead, and went on to the win. Kimmy Hodges had a bases loaded single during the rally, in her first varsity contest. Bishop settled down after that and struck out the next 12 FHE batters. Bishop ended the game with 17 strike outs, setting a school record for most strike outs in a seven inning game and most consecutive strike outs with 12. She now has 84 strike outs on the season. “Softball is a game of momentum and the shift at the halfway point in this game was amazing to watch,” said TK head coach Rich Palmer. Adrienne Palmer and Erin Humphrey had three RBI’s each for TK. Jenna Teunessen, Polmanteer, and Bishop had two hits each to pace the Trojan’s 12-hit attack. �Page 18 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton moves past Saxons with HR in the fourth by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s Katie Marshall blasted a two-out inside the park home run to left center field in the bottom of the fourth inning to break a 4-4 tie, and the Panther varsity softball team went on to a 6-4 win over Hastings Tuesday afternoon. Marshall was 2-for-4, and scored two runs. She led off the bottom of the first with a single, and Kami McCowan, Sara Weimer, and Tarah Keim followed with singles as the Panthers took a 3-0 lead in the opening inning. The Saxons came out in the second inning and put consecutive singles together off the bats of Morgan Stowe, Shelby Roush, Tara Harding, and Shari Jager to push two runs across. Hastings then took a 4-3 lead in the top of the third on a two-run double by Harding. Delton tied the game in the bottom of the third, as Sara Weimer led off with a single and advanced around the bases on a sacrifice by Tarah Keim and a pair of wild pitches. After Marshall’s go-ahead home run in the fourth, Delton added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI triple from Shelly NeSmith which scored Keim who had doubled over the Saxon left fielder with one out in the inning. Keim earned the win pitching for the Panthers. She struck out six and walked one, while giving up eight hits. After the Saxons scored their two runs in the third, Keim allowed just two singles the rest of the way. Stowe led the Saxon attack going 3-for-3, and Harding went 2-for-2. Marshall, Keim, and Tobias all had two hits for the Panthers. Alex Wendorf was the losing pitcher, striking out two and walking one while giving up Delton Kellogg’s Tarah Keim slides safely in with a steal of third base during the fifth inning, as Hastings third baseman Breanna Leedy hauls in the throw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ten hits to the Panthers. Hastings is 4-4 so far this season in the OK Gold Conference. The Saxons dropped a pair of games last Friday against Caledonia, 10-0 and 15-0. In between the losses to the Scots and the Panthers, Hastings finished as the runner-up at Saturday’s Allendale Invitational. The Saxons were 2-1 on the day. Hastings rallied a few times, but fell 10-6 to Covenant Christian in the championship game. Trailing 10-3 heading into the seventh inning, the Saxons got a two-run single from Delton Kellogg third baseman Taylor Blacken leaps up and grabs a foul fly-ball during the top of the fifth Tuesday against Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Harding after a three walks and an error had pushed in one run to start the inning. Covenant Christian scored three runs in the first inning. Hastings came back with two runs in the bottom of the inning, with the help of two walks and singles by Stowe, Roush, and Jager. Covenant Christian scored three more runs in the third inning on a Hastings error and a pair of triples, and would later add three runs in the fifth and one more in the sixth. Hastings got an RBI single from Roush in the fifth, which scored Christa Mathis who’d led off the inning with a bunt single. The Saxons started the day with a 12-7 win over Belding. Hastings broke open a 7-6 game with five runs in the top of the sixth inning. Roush hit a three-run triple to highlight the rally. Laken Mead earned her first pitching victory for Hastings in her first varsity start. Belding went up 2-0 in the second inning, but Stowe pushed the Saxons in front with a three-run double in the third inning for the Saxons. Hastings pulled in front 4-2 in the inning, but Belding came back with four runs in the third to lead 6-4. Hastings then took the lead for good with three runs in the top of the fourth with the help of a couple Belding errors. Hastings had seven hits in a row to start the first inning against Forest Hills Central in the semifinals, and led 7-0 after the first inning. The slugfest continued from there, as Hastings went on to an 18-16 win. The Rangers scored eight runs in the sixth to overtake the Saxons 16-14, but the lady Saxons weren’t done. They scored four runs in the seventh with the help of a three-run triple from Harding to go on to the win. The Saxons’ Christy Engle takes a lead off second base during the top of the fourth inning Tuesday afternoon at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Knollenberg leads Panthers to their first victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior Lauren Knollenberg had a present for her teammates on her 18th birthday - a hat-trick. Knollenberg scored three goals in her team’s 6-0 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over visiting Maple Valley Monday evening, scoring the only two goals of the first half. She added a third with 7:56 left in the game, which pushed her team’s lead to 50. “It was fantastic,” said Knollenberg. “I needed it. I think all the girls really needed this pick-me-up to show we could do it, we could win.” The three goals are the first three of the season for Knollenberg, who’s last hat-trick came during her freshman season. The win was also the first win of the season for the Panthers, who are now 1-10. “They needed this real bad,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Traci Webster. “We’ve just been struggling, so we really needed this win to get our confidence back up there and it was fun.” Webster attributed the win to improved communication, which helped lead to a solid passing night by the Panthers. “I think we just had the spirit,” said Knollenberg. “We really wanted it tonight. Our passing has improved so much since the beginning of the season. We just work so hard during practice. We do so many drills and we really do work hard.” Delton controlled the play most of the night, and started to pull away from the Lions in the opening minutes of the second half when Anna Goldsworthy chased down a pass from teammate Taylor Peavey and put a shot off the inside of far post and past the Maple Valley keeper. Goldsworthy played a strong second half up front for the Panthers, coming out of her net for the first time this season. She combined with Katelyn Grizzle to earn the shutout in goal for Delton. Peavey then got a goal of her own ten minutes into the second half, off an assist from Cara Phelps. Phelps had the Panthers’ final goal with 2:25 left to play. Raissa Mendonca and Joanna Hoeberling had assists on goals by Knollenberg in the contest. The Panthers are now 1-4 in the KVA. They suffered their fourth league loss Pennfield last Wednesday, 4-0. Goldsworthy made 22 saves in the loss. 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Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule The Panthers’ Sachiho Fukushima turns back and looks for help as she’s covered by Maple Valley’s Ashley Zander during the first half of Monday’s KVA game at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon girls beat Bengals and Trojans Times and dates subject to change. MONDAY, MAY 11 TBA TBA TBA 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm 3:45 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:15 pm 77534509 TBA TBA TBA 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm The Saxons took the opportunity Monday to get some young girls some varsity experience and to try and heal some of their nagging injuries. Hastings’ varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 3-5 in the O-K Gold Conference with an 8-0 win at Ottawa Hills Monday afternoon. Senior midfield Amy Zwiernikowski to the Saxons an early lead. She crashed towards the far post of the Bengal net and put in a pass form Leann Dinges, then 32 seconds later assisted Tauri Schils on the Saxons’ second goal. Zwiernikowski finished the game with a goal and two assists. Schils had two goals and an assist. JV call-ups Emily Macqueen and Lexi Hickey had two goals each. Nicole Gardner had goal for the Saxons as well. Assists went to Kelsi Devroy, Stephanie Warren, and Jordan Willson. “Overall we played okay,” said Hastings head coach Sarah Smith, “but when you jumble up a team that much you aren't going to get your consistent play you’ve been seeing. The girls from the JV team who helped us out did very well.” Goals were tough to come by in the previous two O-K Gold Conference games. Hastings fell 2-0 to South Christian on Friday, and topped Thornapple Kellogg 1-0 last Wednesday. “We played very strong against TK,” said Smith. Early on in the contest, Schils beat the Trojan defense along the outside and sent a ball across the goal which Taylor Carpenter knocked in as she crashed the net. “The play was beautiful, like something you would see at a college or pro game,” said Smith. The Saxons only allowed Thornapple Kellogg three shots on goal in the game and keeper Emily Doherty stopped all three. “Our forwards had some chances, but just couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Katie Langridge. “I knew going into this game that Hastings was ready to compete and we were in for a good game.” The two teams were back and forth up and down the field all evening long. Trojan goalkeeper Alyssa Weesie made some great saves for TK to keep her team within a goal. South Christian got two goals from Kinsley Bykerk in the second half to top the Saxons 20. “We were playing great in the first half, not allowing them too many great opportunities, but senior goalkeeper Emily Doherty was the reason we were still in the game at halftime,” Smith said. “She made some great saves when we did make a mistake and let a mark through or let them get a shot off. South also missed a few they shouldn’t have.” Saxon keeper Jordyn Skinner was strong on the other end as well. Hastings was home against Wayland last night, and will return to action at home against Forest Hills Eastern Friday. Next Monday, Hastings heads to Caledonia to face the league leading Fighting Scots. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — Page 19 Saxon boys still have to face Scots after Gold meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It could happen at the conference championship meet Saturday in Middleville, or it could take a little longer. Hastings’ varsity boys’ track and field team moved closer to possibly winning an O-K Gold Conference championship with wins over Ottawa Hills and Wayland Tuesday night. The Saxons are now 6-0 in league duals. Thornapple Kellogg hosts the league championship meet this weekend, but Hastings has one dual remaining. The Saxons run against Caledonia next Monday in Hastings. Caledonia’s and Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s boys are both currently 5-1 in the conference. Hastings’ girls also picked up a pair of wins Tuesday, to improve to 3-3 in the league. The Saxon boys’ team topped Wayland 9938 Tuesday, and Ottawa Hills 122-12. In the dual between the Wildcats and Bengals, Wayland scored a 97-31 victory. Ryan Burgdorf led a Saxon sweep in both the 100-meter dash and the 200. He took the 100 in 10.70 seconds, with teammate Josh Coenen (11.69) placing second and Chase DelCotto (11.71) third. In the 200, Burgdorf took first in 21.90 with Pat Loew (24.00) placing second and Dustin Bateson (24.01) third. Those six sprinters all contributed to the Saxons’ sweep of the relays. DelCotto, Marcus Chase, Coenen, and Phil VanZyl teamed up to win the 400-meter relay in 47.26. Spencer Rhodes, Burgdorf, Bateson, and Loew won the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 33.47 seconds. In the 1600-meter relay, the team of Bateson, Loew, Rhodes, and Gordon Conley placed first in 3:34.96. Dane Schils, Brandon Johnson, Jason Eckley, and Troy Dailey won the 3200-meter relay for Hastings in 8:55.85. Burgdorf and Loew were also first and second in the 400-meter dash with times of 49.77 and 54.00 respectively. On the track the Saxons also got a win from Rhodes in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (42.03) and Schils the 3200-meter ruin (10:41.49). Jon Gieseler won a pair of field events for the Saxons, taking the high jump at 6 feet and the long jump at 18 feet 6.5 inches. Wayland won the rest of the evening’s events. Chase Burgess took the 1600-meter run in 4:34.03 and the 800 in 2:05.41. Colton Johnson won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.77. In the field, Zach Cisler won the discus (132-2), Quinten Marcott the shot put (541.75), and Nate Wilson the pole vault (11-0). The Hastings girls topped Wayland on the day 86-51 and Ottawa Hills 126-6, with a strong day in the sprints as well. Jessica Lee won the 100-meter dash in 15.19, and her teammate Jessica Czinder took the 200 in 27.18. That pair teamed with Gabby Eaton and Brittany Morgan to win the 400-meter relay in 52.21, and teamed with Eaton and Hannah Sailar to win the 800meter relay in 1:50.56. The Saxons’ Natalie VanDenack, Katie Ponsetto, Heather Cady, and Lacy Lancaster won the 1600-meter relay in 4:22.69. Cady added a win in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of 51.24. In the field events, VanDenack won the discus at 87-11, Morgan won the high jump at 48, and Natalia Czychy won the long jump at 15-3.5. Last Thursday the Saxon boys and girls both downed South Christian in O-K Gold Conference duals. The boys scored an 84-53 win, while the girls topped the Sailors 71-66. The Saxon girls and Sailor girls went into the final event, the 1600-meter relay, tied at 66. The Saxon team of VanDenack, Eaton, Cherie Kosbar, and Ponsetto raced to victory in the race with a time of 4:27.5. In between those two days of league duals, the Saxon boys took a championship and the Saxon girls placed third at Saturday’s West The Saxons’ Dane Schils (center) and Jason Eckley (right) race along in the 3200meter event during last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference dual with South Christian. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Ottawa Relays. The Saxon girls got a single victory on the day, with the pole vault relay team of Sailar and Kate Dobbin. The Hastings’ boys had the highest point total ever at the relays, finishing with 106 points. West Ottawa was second with 82 points, followed by Grandville 65, Zeeland East 64, Grand Haven 54, Holland 40, and Loy Norrix 29. The Saxons were first or second in nine of the 13 events, and won five events. The team of Loew, Rhodes, Bateson, and Burgdorf won the 800-meter relay in 1:33.2. Conley, Jason Heinrich, Rhodes, and Jacob Comer won the shuttle hurdles in 1:04.6. the team of Chase, Coenen, DelCotto, and Burgdorf won the 400-meter relay in 44.9. Loew, Bateson, Rhodes, and Burgdorf took the 1600-meter relay in 3:29.8. In the sprint medley, the team of DelCotto, Coenen, Loew, and Burgdorf took first in 1:37.7. Hastings’ Gabby Eaton hits the finish line after her anchor leg in the 1600meter relay Thursday against South Christian. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) CAAC-White’s best beat the bruised Viking girls by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity girls’ soccer team had to start the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season against the top two teams in the league last week, and suffered a pair of league losses to even its overall record at 4-4-1. Lakewood’s Gabriela Viguini hits a corner kick during last Thursday’s CAAC-White contest against Perry on Unity Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wooden bats and chicken diners at Saturday’s tourney The 14th annual Wooden Bat Classic takes place this Saturday in Hastings as the Saxons host the longest running wooden bat tournament in the state. Over its 14 years, the tournament, started by coach Jeff Simpson, has drawn some of the state’s most respected programs with Mt. Pleasant making multiple appearances. Hudsonville, Coldwater and Battle Creek Lakeview as well have been a part of the competition. This year, Wyoming Lee out of Grand Rapids makes its first appearance in the three-team tournament. Hastings faces Lee in the first game of the day at 9:30 a.m. This year will also mark the 25th anniversary of the 1984 Twin Valley Champions coached by former Saxon skipper Bernie Oom. That team will be honored in a ceremony prior to the final game of the day featuring Battle Creek Lakeview and Hastings. A chicken dinner will be served at the field , cost is $7 with proceeds going to the field improvement fund which has already helped build a new press box at the field. The ball players eat for just $5. Chicken diners are available while they last beginning at 1:30 a.m. Perry and Williamston both scored victories over the Vikings. “We’re hurting, we really still are,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales Thursday after the loss to Perry. “This is the first night we had Ashley (Durham) back in three games. Whitney (Holaski) is hurt, our sweeper, Janie O’Donnell. We’re just tore up bad.” Even at 100-percent the Vikings would have had a tough time with Williamston, which came into its game with the Vikings’ Tuesday as the number two team in the state in Division 3, and Perry, which improved to 8-1-1 with its win on Unity Field Thursday. The Ramblers got two goals from Kelsey Weiler and a goal and two assists from Lilly Young in their 4-0 victory. Wieler knocked in a pass from Young to score the first goal of the game, less than seven minutes into the contest. Holaski tied things up with 26:45 left in the first half, putting in a shot in a mob in front of the Rambler net. O’Donnell assisted on the Viking goal. O’Donnell then had a chance to give her team the lead with 14:36 left in the half. Danielle Palmer sent a long ball ahead that Durham chased down, but she was shoved off the ball by a Rambler defender as she closed in on the goal. O’Donnell’s penalty kick bounced just wide to the left side of the net. Perry took the lead back on a corner kick by Young which was deflected in by Mandy Phillips at the far post. The Ramblers added another goal, by Weiler, off a corner kick two and a half minutes into the second half to take control of the game. “I think a couple of miscues in the first half hurt us bad,” Gonzales said. “Missing the PK hurt us. I think maybe the momentum could have been different.” Neither coach though his team brought its best to the field Thursday, but the Vikings played pretty well in their 4-0 loss at Williamston Tuesday. “We knew going in we would have our hands full, as the Hornets are ranked second in the state rankings in Division 3,” Gonzales said. “Anyway, we started out with a game plan to try to hold down the score and maybe get a chance to put one or two in.” Williamston scored 4:10 into the contest though, on a goal by Lisa Vogel. Vogel then added a second goal midway thought the first half. Lakewood’s defense was strong from there on out. With 2:06 left in the half a shot got away from Viking goalie Shannon Bridget, and the Hornets tapped in the rebound. “Katie Livingston went into goal (after the third goal) so we could discuss a few things with our young goalie who I know has never seen such hard shots and from so many different angles,” Gonzales said. “At the half we discussed how we could have still been in the game and how now we needed to focus even more.” The Vikings held the Hornets to one goal in the second half, a shot which went just off Bridget’s finger tips with 11:07 left to play. “All in all I was very proud of the way we played defense against such a powerful team,” Gonzales said. “Everyone gave their all even though we still have several girls playing hurt. This was a very good game and I was proud we stayed with our game plan to the end.” Lakewood’s Jordyn Swartz (right) collides with Kelsey Weiler from Perry as they both go for a header during last Thursday’s league contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FALL SIGNUPS FOR H.Y.A.A. Football and Cheerleading Grades: 3rd - 8th (grades for the fall of 2009) NEW THIS YEAR FLAG FOOTBALL Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd (grades for the fall of 2009) When: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Where: East Gym at Hastings Middle School Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm *Cost at signup: $35 for flag football $55 for Football & Cheerleading *$140 cap per family Save time and visit our website to print your sign up forms… www.hyaafootball.com Any questions please contact Val Slaughter at 269-420-1406 or Connie Williams at 269-953-0505 07521079 �Page 20 — Thursday, May 7, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Pettengill pitches HHS to another win over Panthers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton’s not going to see Eric Pettengill on the mound again anytime soon. The Panthers should be happy about that. Pettengill shut out the Panther varsity baseball team in its meeting with Hastings at the Barry County Invitational, and Tuesday threw six shut-out innings for the Saxons in their 10-4 win at Delton Kellogg High School. “Sometimes it’s harder the second time around. Eric threw a great game from the mound,” said Saxon head coach Marsh Evans. “ He pitched against them the first time, and he had it going again tonight.” Jeff Bissett led off the home half of the first for the Panthers with a single, but Pettengill retired the next three Delton batters on strikes. He also struck out the side in the third. He finished the game with eight strike outs. The Panthers managed just three singles off of him. “He has handled us quite well,” said Delton head coach Bill Humphrey. “He has excellent control with multiple pitches and he kept us guessing all night.” An RBI fly-out by Dylan McKay got the Saxons on the board in the top of the second, after back-to-back singles by Greg Heath and Brad Hayden. Hastings then pushed its lead to 5-0 in the third inning, with only three hits. Dylan Downs and Matt Feldpausch had singles in the rally, and Trent Brisboe had an RBI double. Heath and Hayden also drove in runs in the inning. Brisboe later led off the fifth inning with a double, and came home to score on a fly-out by Heath. Pettengill had an RBI double of his own later in the inning. The first three Saxon batters reached on walks in the sixth inning. Heath and Brisboe wound up driving in runs. Downs and Brisboe had two hits each for the Saxons. Delton benefited form a couple Saxon errors and some wildness by Hastings’ reliever Heath in the sixth inning, and scored all four of its runs in the frame. Brad Meyers took the loss on the mound for Delton, “Hastings plays well as a team and they have some very good ball players who know how to focus,” said Humphrey. “Coach Evans has them clicking on all cylinders. They definitely were sharp in all aspects of the game tonight. We are currently in an eight-game skid and are working hard to reverse our fortunes.” Evans said his team had a couple base-running errors early on in the contest, but other than that was happy with the performance. Delton is now 4-10 on the year, while Hastings improves to 15-5. Hastings scored a pair of lopsided wins in a double header at Comstock Saturday, 11-0 and 13-1. In game two, the Saxons road the arm of Trent Brisboe (6-0) to a three-hit shut out. Downs jump-started the Saxon offense, drawing the first of his four walks on the day. He would score to put the Saxons ahead 1-0 after one. Hastings would then break the game open with a four-run second inning, then a threerun third and three-run fourth. The Saxons picked up nine hits in the game with Nick Wallace (4 RBIs/triple), Brisboe (double/RBI) and Hayden (triple/RBI) leading the way with two each. Zack Passmore (RBI), Taylor Earl and Pettengill would each add one hit. In the opener, the Saxons picked up three runs in the first inning as Downs walked, stole second and scored on a double off the bat of Pettengill. Pettengill then moved to third on a base hit from McLean. Pettengill would then score on a fly ball from Brisboe while Heath would plate McLean on a fielder's choice. Comstock put up a run in the bottom half of the second to make it a 3-1 game. After a scoreless third, the Saxons would go on to score ten runs in the top of the fourth to put the game away. Hastings had eight different players record hits in the inning, with Heath scoring twice. McLean (5-2) picked up the win, going five innings, striking out eight and allowing only four hits. Pettengill (3 RBI’s) and McLean (2 RBI’s) would lead the 15-hit attack with three each. Trevor Heacock (double/3 RBI’s), Zack Passmore and Trent Brisboe (RBI) would have two hits each. Last Friday, the Saxons suffered 10-3 and 4-3 losses to Caledonia in O-K Gold Conference action. The Scots picked up six runs in the top of the second of game one, after a scoreless first inning. Hastings countered with two runs of their own after consecutive singles from Brisboe, Heath and Hayden. Trevor Heacock would then drive in the first run for Hastings with a base hit and a second would score on a sacrifice fly from Pettengill. Caledonia added a run in the top of the third, then the Saxons got one back to make it 7-3 in the bottom of the sixth as McKay drove home Heath on a fielder’s choice. The Fighting Scots broke the game open in the top of the seventh with a bases clearing double. Hastings took a 3-0 lead in the first two innings of game two, but saw Caledonia score once in the fourth and three times in the fifth to earn the win. Hastings got two runs in the first inning on a two-run single by Heath that scored Brisboe and McLean. In the top of the second, McKay reached base on a walk, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt from Pettengill, and then come home on a base hit from Zack Passmore. Matt Feldpausch (1-1) took the loss on the mound for Hastings. He scattered ten hits in the game while striking out six. Brisboe had three hits, a single and two doubles for Hastings. The Saxons’ Eric Pettengill fires from the mound during the bottom of the fifth inning against Delton Kellogg Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Dylan Downs drives a single up the middle during the top of the sixth inning at Delton Kellogg High School Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s CJ Anderson turns towards first after forcing out Hastings’ Riley McLean at second base during the top of the sixth inning Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kalmink fires an even-par at Indian Trails Golf Course Saxon senior Tyler Kalmink shot an evenpar 33 Tuesday afternoon at Indian Trails Golf Course in Grand Rapids. It was the best score of the day in the O-K Gold Conference, but it wasn’t enough to get the Saxons into the top three in the day’s standings. Grand Rapids Catholic Central took first at the league jamboree with a score of 139. Forest Hills Eastern was second with a 144 and South Christian third with a 145. Hastings placed fourth with a 147, followed by Wayland 151, Caledonia 154, Thornapple Kellogg 160, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Catholic Central’s Cody Shoemaker also fired a 33. Brian Baum added a 36 for the Saxons, Jason Baum a 38, and Matt Cooley a 40. Cole Meinke led Thornapple Kellogg with a 36. His teammate Rocky VanZegeren shot a 40, and Justin Helmholdt and Greg Hamilton both shot 42’s. Thornapple Kellogg was supposed to host a league jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course last week, but that has been moved to May 14. The conference gets together again May 12 at Orchard Hills in Wayland. Vikings drop a few close ones in dual with Lansing Catholic 77534321 Lakewood will look for better things in its next trip to Lansing, which comes this afternoon. The Vikings’ fell to 1-3 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tuesday afternoon, with a 6-2 loss at Lansing Catholic. The Cougars improved to 2-2 in the league with the win. The teams will meet again, along with Corunna, Portland, and Perry at the CAACWhite Championship Tournament hosted by Lansing Catholic today at 1 p.m. The Vikings got wins from MacKenzie Chase at second singles and from the fourth doubles team of Jessica Hilley and Nancy Brehm Tuesday. Chase topped Lauren Moreau 6-2, 6-0 and Hilley and Brehm beat the team of Katie Morrison and Lydia Zieleniewski 6-0, 6-2. There were a number of close matches on the day, especially on the doubles side. At third doubles, the Viking duo of Nicole Graham and Olivia Salazar was downed by Lucy Johnson and Hannah Kurowski 6-4, 46, 6-4. That was the only three setter, but there were also close matches at the top two flights. Abby Haskin and Orianna Ramos fell to the Cougars’ Emily LeBlanc and Katrina Cuison 6-4, 6-3 at number one. At number two, the Lakewood team of Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite was topped by Michelle Andary and Emily Carl 6-3, 6-3. Lakewood’s Kelsey Stoddard dropped a tight match at third singles to the Cougars’ Tesha Archer 6-4, 6-4. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-05-14.pdf d9ba19ab075ec8d449edd7eb8837d6f1 PDF Text Text New Kiwanis club forming Buy Michigan and make a difference Hastings boys & TK girls win track titles See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 20 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 14, 2009 Former Hastings Public Library deal falls through NEWS BRIEFS Superhero concert is tonight Billed as the concert event of the year, Superhero, a Christian rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, will be featured in a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The event will also serve as a benefit to collect food items for the Share the Light Soup Kitchen, which is held every Tuesday night at the church. Superhero is on an international tour of 81 performances across the United States and Europe, starting in West Virginia and ending in Hungary later this year. People who attend the concert are asked to bring donations of canned fruit and bottled juice for the soup kitchen effort. A freewill offering also will be received for the band to cover expenses. First United Methodist Church is located at 209 W. Green St. For more information, call the church at 269/9459574. Church hosting senior lifestyle fair Peace Reformed Church, north of Middleville is hosting a senior lifestyle fair today. From 12:30 to 1 p.m., Sandeep Khurana will give a presentation on prevention of cardiovascular disease. Khurana and an assistant also will offer complimentary arterial age testing, a measurement of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), which is a non-invasive ultrasound of the neck artery that can help predict risk of stroke and heart attack. The church is located on M-37 about two miles north of Middleville. Friday dinner to aid local teen with cancer by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Hastings City Council received a copy of a letter, dated April 29, addressed to Hastings Community Development Director John Hart from the Encore Development Group LLC of Grand Rapids stating that the firm no longer wished to pursue a contract for the purchase of the former Hastings Public Library building, located at 121 S. Church St. in downtown Hastings. The council is once again considering asking for bids on the property. In the letter, Jay Barnes the principal (partowner) of Encore wrote, “With the economic climate what it is in Michigan, coupled with the investment real estate and lending crisis, Encore is no longer willing to commit to such a large investment into the project overall. The Michigan economy will get much worse before it gets better, and the small towns are typically the hardest hit. With that said, it would not be a wise investment to speculate on such a project without first having a credit-worthy tenant signed. Furthermore, it would be unfair for Encore to promise the city a financial commitment (as outlined in your contract) that the real estate market may not allow us to achieve for many months, if not years. Very simply, the risk is too great. “We would consider closing on the proper- ty once we had a tenant signed, however our deal would need to be significantly modified from what’s on the table currently.” In August 2008 the city council approved contract negotiations Encore Development for the purchase and redevelopment of the former library. Council members voted unanimously to pursue negotiations with the group even though the redevelopment proposal was submitted after the June 30 deadline. Barry County officials repeatedly had made known their interest in the building after the city was considering demolishing the historic 1920s post office for a parking lot in late 2007. The county submitted bids for the property twice, once before the city’s deadline in March 2008 and again in June 2008. Only one other entity submitted a proposal before the March deadline. Not satisfied with the proposals submitted, the city decided to seek bids again and set a June 30 deadline. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, who presented Barnes’ letter as part of his report, said he would be happy to reconvene the committee that let and reviewed the bids last summer to expedite a new bidding and proposal process. “On the upside, we a have a draft of an agreement we could use with another development group,” said Hart. “We have a solid agreement that we could use next time; it meets all national, state and regional standards.” In a press release dated May 6, AgStar Financial Services’ lending group announced that Carbon Green BioEnergy has entered into an agreement to purchase the Woodbury ethanol plant. The 40-million-gallon plant was acquired by the AgStar lending group March 18 through VeraSun Energy’s bankruptcy. This purchase represents the first direct ownership of ethanol production for Carbon Green BioEnergy, headquartered in Chicago. The purchase agreement was signed recently and the sale is expected to close in the next 30 days. “This acquisition is particularly rewarding because it is a win-win,” said Jim Murphy, president of Carbon Green BioEnergy. “Clearly it represents a sustainable business opportunity for us and our partners. But importantly, it also demonstrates our tangible commitment to Woodbury and the neighboring communi- low councilman David Tossava voting in its favor. LIBRARY, continued on page 7 ties with our focus on buying corn and selling ethanol and its byproducts locally, while reducing our carbon footprint.” Paul DeBriyn, president and chief financial officer of AgStar Financial Services said, “We have been impressed with the management from Carbon Green BioEnergy and their commitment to local community producers. This facility will soon be operating, providing jobs for rural America, buying corn and producing ethanol. This is great news.” AgStar, based out of Mankato, Minn., will continue to lead a group of lenders in financing Carbon Green BioEnergy. “We believe the outlook for biofuels is solid and will improve over time,” said DeBriyn. AgStar’s lending group continues discussions with qualified buyers for the five other ETHANOL PLANT, continued on page 17 The 40 million gallon ethanol tanks in Woodbury County Board votes to amend overlay plan Tentative agreement would give raises to selected county staff Meals on Wheels Walkathon steps off Saturday See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Councilman Frank Campbell made a motion for the city to accept the county’s previous bid of $200,000 for the old library. The motion failed 2-6 with only Campbell and fel- Woodbury ethanol plant may have new owners Hope United Methodist Church is hosting a benefit dinner for Connor Hays and his family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the church, located at 2920 S. M-37 Highway, at the M-79 junction, south of Hastings. The menu, prepared by Head Chef Dan Belson and volunteers, will include parmesan-crusted chicken breast with sage butter sauce, ham, roasted potatoes, salad, green beans and strawberry sundaes for dessert. The meal is available for a freewill donation. Connor, 13, was diagnosed with cancer last year and is continuing to undergo chemotherapy treatment. Eleven stops along a two-mile journey are part of the Meals on Wheels Walkathon Saturday, May 16, and participants of all ages will get a little gift prize from the businesses at each stop. Sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, the 20th annual event is an important source of funding for senior citizens’ nutrition programs because all of the funds raised will go for that purpose. There is still time to sign up to walk and collect funds and help the Encore Group of Grand Rapids has backed out of a deal to purchase the former Hastings Public Library located at 121 S. Church St. in downtown Hastings. Comedy about Shakespeare opens tonight in Delton High school students in the Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company are presenting “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 14) and at the same time on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 in the Delton High School auditorium. “The goal is to put all of the works of William Shakespeare – 37 plus the sonnets – into 90 minutes,” said Jessica Barnes, the play’s director. “... It is not intended to be serious at all. It’s all about comedy.” Steven Modena (above, left) and Patrick Fales are among the main characters in the cast. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the door or in advance in the high school office. Barnes said young children likely will not understand most of this particular play, so she recommends viewing for sixth graders through adults. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On Tuesday, May 12, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to amend the Hastings Area Overlay District plan, which seeks to manage the growth of areas surrounding the city of Hastings. Commissioner Joe Lyons cast the dissenting vote, and Chairman Michael Callton was absent. After the commissioners meeting, Callton explained that such a vote is an effort to exclude a section of the plan (Section 2108 in Article 21 of the plan) that that would “permit or encourage competing high-density residential, commercial or industrial uses within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township or Carlton Township, but outside the Hastings Joint Planning Area will be in conflict with the intent of this Article and are prohibited ...” The section states that, with the exception of certain areas of Carlton Township, all requests for rezoning that might compete in such a manner as previously described must be unanimously approved by Barry County, the City of Hastings, Hastings Charter Township, Rutland Charter Township and Carlton Township. The board also ratified a tentative agreement between the county and court staff, which would grant staff members a 2.5 percent retroactive raise in 2009, a 2 percent raise in 2010, and another 2 percent raise in 2011. According to the agenda of the commissioners meeting, once the contract is approved and reviewed by county officials, Callton will have authorization to sign off on it. In an interview after the commissioners meeting, County Administrator Michael Brown explained that, because of the concessions made by staff members, which included the forfeiture of cost of living adjustments for retirees and the establishment of caps for health care contributions made by the county, the raises will cost the county approximately half of that amount. “We look at it as a win-win for both parties,” Brown said. During the portion of the meeting devoted to public comment, resident George Hubka spoke about the recently dismissed lawsuit filed by Elden Shellenbarger against the county and Callton. As reported in the May 7 edition of the Hastings Banner, Shellenbarger alleged in the lawsuit that Callton had inappropriately used the county’s seal in a letter. According to the previous article, Shellenbarger said he had been given the opportunity to amend the law- BOARD, continued on page 17 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page COA reach its $10,000 goal. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf will start the walk at 10 a.m. The walk begins and ends at the COA building, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. A grilled hot dog lunch will be served there after the walk. Everyone is invited to stay for festivities and games with princesses, wizards, fairies and other mythical creatures. Presbyterian church to host blood drive The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway in the activity room in honor of Robert May. According to the Red Cross, every three seconds, someone in Michigan needs blood. Three lives can be saved with one donation since the blood is separated into the three parts of platelets, plasma, red blood cells. Donors can give blood every 56 days eight weeks) Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. They do not need to know their blood type. Before giving blood, donors should eat foods high in iron and drink plenty of fluids. Maple Valley Alumni Banquet to honor generations The Maple Valley Alumni Association will host its annual banquet Saturday, May 30. The theme this year is, “Farmers Form Our Friendly Valley.” The class of 1984, for its 25th year since graduation, and the class of 1959, for its 50th year since graduation, also will be honored. The banquet will begin at 5 p.m. with a social time, followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person, $20 at the door. All graduates of Maple Valley High School, Nashville High School, and Vermontville High School are welcome to attend. Dues are $3 for anyone interested in joining the alumni association. Any alumni would like to attend the banquet but did not receive an invitation by mail should contact one of the following before May 20: Maple Valley graduates, Penny Nichols 517-852-9356; Nashville graduates, Pam Godbey 517-852-1786; Vermontville graduates, Carolyn Trumble 517-726-0249; or MVAA president Cheryl Sheridan 517-726-0614. New Kiwanis club forming to serve community by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Residents in the Maple Valley and Kalamo area will have a new opportunity to help those in need through a Kiwanis club that is now forming. John Nash is the new-club building chair for the Michigan District of Kiwanis and said the new organization will help fill needs in the community. The Hastings Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the new formation and recently hosted Kiwanis International President Donald R. Canaday. “The (new) club will be able to decide what the needs of the community are and fill the needs as they arrive,” said Nash. In just a few short days, Nash and Canaday were able to sign up the 25 members needed to make charter, and Nash said he is positive the community will come through and back the new club with memberships. “It’s going amazingly well,” said Nash. “We should have the required charter membership of 25, and we’re working for as much as 40 or as many as want to join from the community.” The first meeting of the new club will be a pre-organizational meeting and will be held May 21 from noon until 1 p.m. at MOO-ville Creamery in Nashville. Nash said new members and those interested in becoming members are welcome to attend. Requirements for becoming a Kiwanian are simple, said Nash. All a person needs is to be at least 18 years of age and have a willingness to serve. “It’s that easy,” said Nash. New members also must be sponsored by a Kiwanian, and Nash said many Hastings members would be more than happy to be sponsors. Kiwanis Hastings Club President Nathan Tagg, Michigan District Gov. Denny Kiroff, International President Donald Canaday and New Club Building Chair John Nash pause for a photo. Canaday and Nash have been working to recruit members for a new club that will encompass the Maple Valley and Kalamo areas. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) The Hastings club hosted Canaday for the first time at a recent luncheon. “The focus of Kiwanis International this year is on growth,” Canaday told the Hastings members in late April. “We have had 15 straight years of declining membership ... With the world economic situation, we need Kiwanis more than ever. The leading district of new clubs and overall positive growth is in City recognizes longtime ZBA and planning commission member Student art on display at Delton Library until May 21 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hundreds of people attended an evening reception to kickoff the exhibit of artwork by Delton Kellogg school students at the Delton District Library. The art of students from kindergarten through 12th grade will be showcased for the public until May 21. The public is welcome to view the creativity anytime during regular library hours. Several hundred pieces of artwork by the Michigan.” Canaday told stories of how Kiwanis has made an impact worldwide with the global elimination of iodine-deficiency disorders, the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. He also told how Kiwanis has positively impacted individuals through programs such as Bring Up Grades (BUG) which recognizes student achievement. “The more hands we have, the more services we can provide,” said Canaday. “The children are there, and they need us.” According to its Web site, the mission of Kiwanis is to serve children of the world. Each year the 8,000 clubs in 96 countries sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects and raise more than $107 million to support those their mission. For more information about Kiwanis or the new chapter, contact Nash at jnash28991 @aol.com or visit www.kiwanis.org. Speaker to discuss singlepayer health insurance students of Delton Kellogg Elementary art teacher Val Heethuis, Delton Middle School art teacher Elisha Hatton and Delton High School teacher Brian Makowski seemed to impress families and friends of the artists and the public during the reception. The artwork ranged from a variety of sculpture to papier-mâché and oil paintings. The library is located on M-43 Highway, across from the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Jeanette Kogge (left) looks on as her husband Fred Kogge (center) is recognized by Hastings Mayor Bob May for his many years of service to the City of Hastings. Kogge served on the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals from 1987 through 1993 and the Hastings Planning Commission from 1987 until 2009. He played an active role in projects such as the streetscape, industrial incubator and the riverwalk project. Grand Rapids physician John A. Cavacece has joined 16,000 other physicians to endorse the creation of a comprehensive national health insurance program. He will share information and answer questions May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building, 128 High St., Middleville. The public is welcome to join the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan to learn why a single-payer national health insurance would be an expanded and improved version of Medicare. Physicians for a National Health Plan claims such a system would save more than $350 billion per year — enough to provide comprehensive, highquality coverage for all Americans. Dr. Cavacece will explain the key features of a single-payer plan, correct some myths swirling around it (i.e., “rationing” and “unnecessary use”), address political issues in passing legislation and compare the incremental reforms of mandated plans being tried in other states with the envisioned efficiencies of the single-payer plan. The program is free and open to the public. Employee free choice topic of upcoming forum At first glance, this oil pastel appears to be a wonderful painting of a cat. But, on close examination, it includes a self-portrait of the artist, Jessica Cooper, in the cat’s eye. Jessica is a junior at Delton Kellogg High School. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. This display at the Delton District Library is representative of the creative art pieces by Delton students. The Barry County Democratic Party will host Lance Fliearman, chairman of the Barry County Cap Council Region 1-D UAW, at the May 22 Fourth Friday Forum. The brownbag luncheon will take place at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, 328 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. Fliearman has been employed at Bradford White Corporation for 20 years. He has served as union steward, bargaining committee member, vice chairman, executive board member and bylaws committee member. He has also served on the recreation committee, the community services committee and has been active as a panel member of the Barry County United Way. The Employee Free Choice Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Peter King (R-NY). It passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 241-185, on March 1, 2007, and gained majority support in the U.S. Senate on June 26, 2007, but was blocked by a Republican filibuster. Beverages, peanut butter, jelly and bread will be provided at this free event. For more details: Rosemary @ 945-8750 or barrydems@sbcglobal.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 3 Delton wins first Super Battle of the Books On May 5, 18 Delton Kellogg, Hastings and St. Rose fifth graders competed in a friendly reading competition. Central, Delton Kellogg, Northeastern, St. Rose, Southeastern and Star fifth graders spent many hours reading designated books in late winter and early spring in order to win their respective schools’ title and then represent their schools at a “Super” battle. This is the first year the local Battle of the Books competition has included fifth grade students. Each school was represented by a team of three students. Delton Kellogg’s team of Riley Scoville, Rachel Dallavalle, Megan Grimes and alternate Amanda West won the competition. A trophy, donated by the Friends of the Hastings Public Library, will be engraved with the school’s name and be displayed at Delton Kellogg Middle School until next year’s competition. Then, a new Super Battle of the Books competition will take place, and the winning school will have the honor of displaying the trophy. The traveling trophy has a dozen engraving plates and will be engraved to bear the winning schools’ name each year. Representing the other schools were, Central: Ashley Glumm, Mikayla Warner and Brooke Cosme; Northeastern: Madeline Hutchins, Aaron Hamlin and Michael James; St. Rose: Laura Brasseur, Becky Maurer and Amanda Thomas; Southeastern: Hailey Cooley, Selena Olsen and Jennifer Hay; and Star: Ryan Carlson, Scott Garber and Anna Kendall. The Super Battle of the Books was a collaboration of efforts by teachers, administrators and parents from each school, parent teacher organizations, Hastings Public Library and its Friends of the Library, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and the Barry Intermediate School District. Representing Central Elementary are (from left) Mikayla Warner, Ashley Glumm and Brooke Cosme. Scott Garber stands to answer a question posed to the Star Elementary School team while Justin Carlson and Anna Kendall listen. Delton Kellogg teacher Deb Butterfield joins Super Battle of the Books champions (from left) Riley Scoville, alternate Amanda West, Rachel Dallavalle and Megan Grimes after the team won the traveling trophy donated by the Friends of the Hastings Public Library. Delton Kellogg and Northeastern team members (from left) Riley Scoville, Rachel Dallavalle, Megan Grimes, Madeline Hutchins, Aaron Hamlin and Michael James wait for their next questions. Southeastern team members include (from left) Selena Olsen, Hailey Cooley and Jennifer Hay. City, townships to get $200,000 for brownfield assessments Tuesday morning, the City of Hastings was one of 21 municipalities across the state that received official notification that it will receive grant money from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to aid in the identification and cleanup of ‘brownfield” sites in the community. The City of Hastings applied for and received a $200,000 hazardous assessment grant to conduct 18 site assessments. However, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said that the request was made on behalf of the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) and the funds would be used to quantify the level of contamination at sites in the JPC district which includes Hastings and Rutland charter townships, Carlton Township and the City of Hastings. “The JPC will serve as a review board and select the projects for funding through this grant,” said Mansfield who added, “There is in excess of 50 potential brownfield sites in the JPC district. Just about any old gas station had a leaky tank at some point, and old industrial sites can be contaminated because of the practices they used to use as well as commer- cial sites such as dry cleaners because of the chemicals they use.” Mansfield said current EPA rules allow identified brownfields to be redeveloped and marketed after the sites are evaluated and cleaned up in accordance with EPA guidelines. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced the availability of an estimated $10.3 million in grants bolstered by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help communities in Michigan clean up the “brownfield” sites which may be contaminated by hazardous chemicals or pollutants. Michigan is the top recipient of these funds, receiving more total grant money than any other state in this new announcement. The grants, which include $2.5 million from the Recovery Act and $7.8 million from the EPA brownfields general program funding, will help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive business and community institutions. “Cleaning and reusing contaminated properties provides the catalyst to improving the lives of residents living in or near brownfields communities,” said Jackson. “A revitalized brownfields site reduces threats to human health and the environment, creates green jobs, promotes community involvement, and attracts investment in local neighborhoods.” Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant. In addition, the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002 expanded the definition of a brownfield to include mine-scarred lands or sites contaminated by petroleum or the manufacture of illegal drugs. The Brownfields Program encourages development of America's estimated 450,000 abandoned and contaminated waste sites. More information on brownfield revolving loan fund pilots and grants and other brownfields activities under the Recovery Act is available at www.epa.gov/brownfields/eparecovery/index.htm. Amanda Thomas (standing) answers a question while St. Rose School teammates Rebecca Maurer (left) and Laura Brasseur look on. �Page 4 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Millage defeat is result of poor leadership To the editor: What conclusions are we to draw after the second consecutive failure of the Hastings Area School System to pass additional funding for the district? Here are the ones that come to the front of my mind after the latest failure: Two administrations over the past five years that have been abysmal failures. There has been no consistent and long-range plan of operation as in previous eras. It has been a “make-it-up-as-we-go-along approach,” reactive instead of being proactive, and not being forthcoming to the public on the issues at hand. One tiny example: shuttering. Pleasantview Elementary School, which had a near-new boiler, and then asking the public to spend $89,000 to replace one in a school they kept open – hardly a well crafted or thought-out plan. A fractured school board made of a voting majority who appear to be ego-driven with personal agendas that do not necessarily have the interests of the children and families at heart. The board has had mixed votes for staff layoffs while giving remaining staff pay increases as the fund balance approaches critical level. This is another example of colossal leadership failure and poor fiscal management. A Hastings Education Association “leader?” who has operated two separate Web sites more than three years. Each site has been a forum to air the district’s ‘dirty laundry,’ engage in ruinous personal attacks, bash alternative views, and generally cower most of the membership to march in lock step. This is a prime example of self-inflicted destruction that has caused public confidence and respect for the school system to wane. It saddens me to the core to watch what was built up over the years by elders of good heart and intellect being eroded year after year due to chronic leadership failures. It is time for concerned folks to step forward and take the reins to return the district to the time when good judgment, common sense, and mutual respect between all staff were shared virtues within the district. Larry Gibson, retired HASS teacher Charlotte (See poem on page 5) State law encourages failure To the editor: Recently I was forced into being involved with the Friend of the Court via my husband and his son, and I learned some very interesting and disturbing information which I would like to share. Did you know that when a child turns 18 his or her custodial parent is not automatically finished receiving child support. Instead, the State of Michigan has enacted a law which allows the custodial parent (usually the mother) to receive support for an 18-year-old adult for a full additional year as long as the child is still enrolled full-time in high school. So, to clarify, if a mother receiving child support wants to ensure that she will keep getting paid, she just has to make sure that she does not promote a successful high school education for her child. By allowing a child to flunk classes throughout his or her high school career without attempting to make up the credits during summer school or the teen learning center where troubled youths like me had to make up our time, the mother gets to benefit by keeping the student in as a “super-senior” and receiving money from the state for the extra head, and the Friend of the Court gets an additional year of fees for its part in the whole process. So, by letting your slacker child flunk his high school classes, everyone benefits – except of course the father who continues to pay, the child who receives a poor high school education, the family dynamic, which is destroyed by the ill will produced by the unfairness of the whole situation, and society, which is further being taught by taking the easy way out, you can benefit the most. I would like to see a change in this law and plan to do my best to make known to our state representatives how easily abused this unfair law is. Sarah Hall, Hastings Highway work to start May 18 in Barry County The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be treating more than 23 miles of roads in five locations for asphalt cracks in Barry and Calhoun counties, starting May 18. The work is expected to be completed by July 17. The $151,000 project will cause some sin- gle-lane closures in the village of Nashville and the city of Battle Creek. Traffic will be flag controlled. For more information, call the Marshall Transportation Service Center at 269-7890560. Buy Michigan and make a real difference in our economy Last week, in our Lowell Ledger newspaper, we received a letter to the editor from a local citizen writing how he felt helpless due to the “endless parade of bad economic news affecting our country and our state.” So the reader suggested Michigan residents do their best to buy products made here at home. According to Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, if every Michigan household spent just $10 out of its weekly food budget on products grown or made in Michigan, it would put $37 million a week back into the state’s economy. Think about it, as you look over the labels checking for calories, ingredients and fat content, make sure you know where the product come from. Since the writer realized the impact just $10 could have, he’s turned his shopping in a treasure hunt, taking his grocery list and looking for Michigan products to fill his cart. On a recent trip to the store, the writer reported spending $66.14 from which almost, half was on Michigan made products: Kellogg’s cereal $2.00 (on sale) Matador tortilla chips $5.00 Michigan red potatoes $3.49 Country Dairy milk $2.99 Meijer distilled water $ .93 Keebler cookies $7.58 Bread and doughnuts $5.66 Total spent on Michigan products $27.65 Most of us don’t realize the impact smart shopping can have on supporting Michigan companies. Last week, Barry County’s 5th District Commissioner Mike Callton ran an advertisement in the Banner detailing unemployment increases in the county. According to Callton’s information, the county has reached 10.3 percent so far in 2009. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for March jumped 4.2 percent in just one year. That translates into 1,132 If we really want to make an impact on our sluggish economy, we all need to become smarter shoppers by looking for products made at or close to home. make a concerted effort to buy Michigan. In celebration of Michigan Week, May 16 to 23, The Reminder will soon premier a page to focus attention on products made in Michigan or the United States, making it easier to find Michigan-made products. There’s also a Web site devoted to promoting Michigan-made products at www.BuyMichiganNow.com. You also can make a difference by shopping close to home at one of our local garden centers, lumber dealers, automotive repair shops or local retailers. If you’re thinking about going out for breakfast, lunch or dinner, try one of our locally owned restaurants. When you spend your money at home, it helps our local businesses and provides jobs for so many people throughout the county. Just to name a few locally produced groceries, many Maple Valley area producers sell maple syrup, Moo-Ville Creamery makes and sells its own dairy products and Walldorff Brew Pub bottles its own beer. Don’t forget all of the services available here, too. (Check local classified ad sections, where you’ll find services available from local people looking to serve your needs.) If we really want to make an impact on our sluggish economy, we all need to become smarter shoppers by looking for products made at or close to home. City to tear down houses for additional parking Recently, the City of Hastings purchased two houses on the corner of Center and Jefferson streets with the intention to tear them down for additional downtown parking. First of all, I think it’s creative planning for our city’s leaders to look for additional parking, but at the same time the city will lose any taxes from land they put into parking. A couple of years ago, my wife and I traveled to Royal Oak after I was told by the local newspaper publisher that city leaders were doing everything they could to protect taxable property in the city. They realized if they continued to allow buildings to be torn down for more parking, the city would lose the taxes on the property, putting more pressure on existing property owners to take up the for the losses. So the city passed an ordinance that in affect took away private parking lots in the downtown area. In other words, all private parking lots become public parking, reducing the need of additional lots. I understand a neighborhood can be better off without decaying houses, but the city’s taxpayers would be better served if the city tore down such buildings and put the land back on the market, looking for a suitable owner. In recent years, South Jefferson Street has become a focal point for retail and service businesses. In my opinion, adding new retail or office space on the lots — especially if residen- Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. more workers unemployed than at the same time last year. Getting back to the letter writer, if you really want to do your part for Michigan and at the same time keep your friends and neighbors employed, then start reading the labels and tial space was added on the second or third floors — and bringing shoppers closer to downtown is a better use of the property. I’ve suggested many times before, Hastings should look into adding multi-level parking, reducing the footprint parking demands while offering convenience for shoppers. Last week, the governor announced huge cuts in the state’s budget. It’s just a matter of time before those cuts will whittle their way down to small towns all over the state, putting more pressure on local budgets. We have plenty of paved property; in fact just one block from this property at the former Felpausch Food Center lie three city blocks of land with more than 50 percent of it surfaced for parking. Taking more buildings down and reducing the space for businesses and commerce in the downtown area for parking is neither necessary nor in the best interests of taxpayers. City leaders have stated that they want to bring more people downtown, but for what, to view more parking lots? They’ve also said they want a tenant in the old library building in order to gain tax revenue, but how much property tax can the city assess on its own parking lot? We just need to use some creative tools to make the space that’s already paved available to more people. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Is 50-game suspension enough? Too much? Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was recently given a 50-game suspension for using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. Is the 50-game penalty appropriate? Do you think the penalty means Major League Baseball is taking drug abuse seriously? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com Brian Wellwood, Sunfield: “Fifty games is a bit harsh, but they have to set a standard and start enforcing it.” Lee Buckmaster, Charlotte: “They should either fine him or take the games away, and then start enforcing.” Tim Newsted, Hastings: “ I’m disturbed by stories like this that put performance-enhancing drugs in the news and into the questioning minds of our youth. I believe the 50game suspension is not severe enough. There are no reports that Ramirez or his doctors ever contacted Major League Baseball to request a therapeutic medical exemption for this drug. This was not an innocent mistake. Ramirez personifies the colossal arrogance of players in professional sports today that feel they can beat the system.” Joe Klinge, Hastings: “They should have fired him straight out. He is a role model for children, and it makes no sense to pay an athlete millions of dollars who doesn’t follow the rules.” Dan Fox, Middleville: “I think it is important that the league management for all sports treats all athletes the same when it comes to penalties. Better players shouldn’t be able to avoid punishment just because teams really need them.” David Decler, Gun Lake: “Professional athletes should behave like professionals. They shouldn’t be allowed to cut corners and not follow the rules. I think that is very important.” John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Sandra Ponsetto Helen Mudry Bannon Backhus Patricia Johns Amy Jo Parish Brett Bremer Fran Faverman • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 5 Hometown Partners continue work together for a positive future Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for April are (from left) Ciera VanNoty, Mikayla Warner and Autumn Ackels. Hastings Exchange Club announces Young Citizens Aaron Hamlin (left) and Thomas Lindsey are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for April. They are joined by teacher Alice Gergen. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Friday, May 8, members of the Hometown Partners continued meeting and planning together how to create momentum for positive change and economic growth in Barry County. Under the guidance of Ginger Hentz from Michigan State University Extension, the group discussed outlooks for charitable giving, youth economic activities, business growth and more. In addition, Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation discussed a workshop planned for late summer at which a select group of county residents will continue to do in-depth planning. In 2005, Barry County residents explored what makes the foundation of a healthy community. While as articulated by the Nebraska Community Foundation, Center for Rural Entrepreneurship as “Hometown Competitiveness,” Barry County participants decided that “Hometown Partnership” was a better reflection of the goals here. HomeTown Partnership is a community effort to energize the entire county. It is based on four pillars: youth, leadership, entrepreneurship and community assets. Small committees or “pillars” continue to examine various aspects of growth in the county. The group working on opportunities for youths is planning an event this fall in the Delton area. Future events will be planned in other communities. Leadership training continues to bring the qualities of leadership to organizations, businesses and communities throughout the county. Entrepreneurship is the pillar that encourages new business, expanded tourism information and more throughout the county. Community assets involves working to both encourage investment in the future through investment in the Barry Community Foundation and provide information and financial resources to county residents. Ginger Hentz discusses issues facing members of the HomeTown Partnership in a meeting May 8. (Photo by Patricia Johns) For information about any of the pillars or HomeTown Partnership efforts, contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0529. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads State police hope to find where grave marker belongs Half of a damaged headstone was found in a ditch on the side of a road in Carlton Township, and Michigan State Police at the Hastings post are hoping someone can help them determine where the marker belongs. The only clues on the half of the pillowtype ground marker are the name of O’Connor and the date of 1962. Anyone with knowledge of where the grave marker belongs is asked to call State Police Detective Sgt. Terry Klotz or Trooper Kelly Linebaugh at 269-948-8283. “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings 201 S. JEFFERSON, HASTINGS (corner of S. Jefferson and Court Street) 269-945-0100 • fallcreekdining.com • Collision & Auto Body Repair Living Laura’s Hope • Insurance Work or Customer Pay TVC Africa Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser TONIGHT • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic Please join our staff and friends for a CELEBRITY SERVING fundraising event! “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings Thursday, May 14 • 4pm~8:30pm Thank You Everyone! See You at the “Creek”! 07521282 GET YOUR PET FIXED at (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Satisfaction Guaranteed! 77534856 Named Young Citizens for April at Star Elementary School are Anna Kendall (left) and Adam Shaeffer, joined here by teacher Julie Severns. Call C-Snip A/C Service & Repair 616-455-8220 Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Increase your property value by 20% with good landscaping. Call Chris for a FREE ESTIMATE! C-SNIP now transporting from the Hastings area. C-SNIP is West Michigan’s ONLY full time non-profit reduced cost spay/neuter clinic. Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals We have Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Vegetables. Top Soil - Black Dirt - Compost • Mulch • Stones We Deliver!! 77534764 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for April are (from left) Todd Fox, Mike Eastman, Jared Bailey, Katie Brown and Nikki Arens-Ketchum. ® Pleasantview School Remembered The Five decades ago excitement filled these walls, It would be the first of many a school year. Generations of children would warm the halls, Inside, the youth of rural families held dear. A school built amidst trust and hope, By elders who sought the very best near. The pride of a community came to shine, Holding class for their beloved children each year. Faculty gave of their hearts term after term, Always mindful of doing their best. Scholarship, citizenship, compassion taught, Fulfilling a legacy that achieved beyond any test! Years went by, upgraded a new, to meet change, Alas, it was not enough to endure an onslaught. Cast into oblivion at the hands of a haughty few, NEVER forget the school named, Pleasantview! St. Rose sixth grader Kourtney Dobbin, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of April, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. L.G. Gibson April 2009 Dedicated to those who attended, staffed, and supported Pleasantview School from September 1958 through June 16, 2008. 77528605 Raelee Olson (left) and Tony Rivera, pictured here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, are the Young Citizens for April at Southeastern Elementary School. 77534758 Today an empty stillness echoes round the yard, The silent sentinel stands lonely before the woodlot. Incomparable memories steeped in those times shared, Sustain our lasting affections for this country School! �Page 6 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State cuts county and state fair premiums Harness racing, which was scheduled for three days this year at the start of the Barry County Fair, may be reduced to one day due to cuts in state funding. Worship Together… 77534648 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor David Hills. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 17 Communion 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Handbell Choir. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discover grace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. “Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 2 p.m. Memorial Service - Dorothy Borwn. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 6 p.m. Menders. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team; 10:30 a.m. Red Cross Blood Drive. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 4:30 p.m. Local Contractors Meeting. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Included in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s budget that was adopted by the state legislature last week is a cut of all premiums for county and state fairs. This totals nearly $1.5 million and means county fairs will have to take a hard look at what they will offer for this year’s fairs. EJ Brown, executive director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, said premiums have always been on a matching-funds basis with the local fair boards. Most fairs contribute 30 to 35 percent of the premiums. “Most fairs are considering if they should increase the portion they’re paying locally or keep it at the same level,” said Brown. “The 87 fairs in the state of Michigan are all their own separate entities. Some fairs have 1,000 attendees, and there are some with 400,000 attendees. Each community is looking at it with their own perspective.” Ron Tobias, president of the Barry County Fair Board, said the board is gathering facts and figures before it decides what the next step will be. “As of right now, I wouldn’t even venture to guess where we’ll be,” said Tobias. “We know (the funding) won’t be there, but what are we going to do?” The executive board met Wednesday night to formulate some recommendations that will be presented to the board at the next regular meeting Thursday, May 21. Along with the premiums, $1 million also was cut from the purses and supplements for fairs and licensed tracks. Tobias said they will probably reduce the number of days for the of harness racing from three to one. “We’ll possibly have one day of racing, and the other two will be gone. We won’t know for sure until next week,” said Tobias. “Everyone’s in bewilderment right now and exploring how we can do something and have it hurt the least.” The premium funds from the state total between $26,000 and $27,000, said Tobias. Despite the bad news, Tobias said he and the board will move forward with fair plans as best they can and will work to come up with financial solutions that have the least impact on the program. “To get completely cut and have the horse racing cut was kind of a surprise. We thought they might reduce the premiums,” said Tobias. “We’ll make the best of it. We’ll have the fair and have a good time.” Impacting more than just exhibitors, Brown said the cuts will have an impact on local communities, also. For some of the smaller fairs already facing a tough economic future, the cuts could mean pulling the plug on the whole program. “This doesn’t just affect exhibitors. It affects the draft horse pulling. That money used to come from premiums, also,” said Brown. “Anyway you look at it it’s going to be a tremendous impact on fairs financially. We could lose several fairs by the end of the year.” As year-round operations, fairgrounds are used as rental facilities, for training programs and 4-H animal shows, all of which could be impacted by this change. “This is a viable $145 million industry for the weeks that the fairs take place. That’s a chunk of money and that’s not considering the other 51 weeks of the year,” said Brown. “There’s going to be an economic impact locally to the communities, and this is an area of grave concern. With Michigan’s economy, it’s a tough situation for all of us.” Seven Hastings staff members to be honored at retirement reception The Hastings Area School System will honor the staff members who will be retiring at the end of the 2008-09 school year at a reception at 7 p.m. Monday, May 18 in the multi-purpose room in Hastings Middle School. This reception will take place prior to the regular Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. on the same day. Three teachers, two food service persons, one paraprofessional, and one bus driver are retiring. They are: • Janet Metzger, General I – Food Service, 22 years of service, Southeastern Elementary School. • Gloria Nitz, kindergarten teacher, 20 years of service, Northeastern Elementary School. • Anne Price, kindergarten teacher, 39 years of service, Central Elementary. • Lyn Richie, paraprofessional, 20.25 years of service, Southeastern Elementary School. • Leland Tracy, bus driver, 30 years of service, transportation. • Linda Waldron, assistant cook – Food Service, 13 years of service, Hastings High School. • Patricia Williams, kindergarten teacher, 18 years of service, Star Elementary School. Area Obituaries Frederick Paul Morse Sr. Sherry Lou Bowman HASTINGS - Frederick Paul Morse Sr., age 67, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born July 31, 1941 in Bay City, the son of Richard and Maryann (Hollenbeck) Morse. He leaves behind his wife Patricia Morse; his two sons Frederick Jr. (Debbie) Morse of San Antonia,TX. Andrew Morse of Port Huron; a daughter, Robin Horn; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister, James (Jannette) Hollenbeck of Bay City, Margaret (George) Hall of Bay City, John (Arlene) Morse of Bay City, and Cammille Morse of Port Huron; several nieces and nephews. He loved being with his family and friends and was an avid fisherman. He will be sadly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Alva. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be held. For those who wish memorial contributions can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Sherry Lou Bowman, age 63, of Hastings, was called home to the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2009 at her residence, with her family at her side. Sherry was born December 28, 1945 in Hastings, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Statsick) Smith. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1964. Sherry was united in marriage to Harry Bowman December 1, 1967 in Middleville. Her employment was with Lake-Odessa Canning Co., Keeler Brass in Lake-Odessa and she retired from Hospital Purchasing Services in May of 2007. Sherry loved her family and enjoyed camping. Sherry is survived by her husband, Harry Bowman; two sons, Curtis Bowman of Grand Rapids, Benjamin (June) Bowman of Hastings; sisters, Joyce Brinningstaull, Nancy Hershberger of Lake Odessa; brothers, Larry (Eadith) Smith of Alabama, Gerald Smith of Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice or Barry County Relay for Life. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Hermann F. Bottcher A celebration of the wondrous life of Hermann Franz Bottcher was held in New Jersey shortly after his death on May 5, 2009. The son of Hermann A Bottcher and Elizabeth Kroener, he was born in New York City on July 19, 1918. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Jane Carson, on June 7, 1941 and they had three children, Carol, Steve and Cindy. A graduate of Plainfield High School in New Jersey and Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri, Botch went on to be a respected engineer holding the positions of Division Manager, Plant Manager and Director for major industrial companies. He held two patents from his work at EBASCO in New York City. Moving to Hastings in 1965, Botch’s love for the city of Hastings and its people was shown by his involvement in numerous community activities such as the Rotary, Elks, Moose, former trustee of Pennock Hospital, Hastings Country Club, United Fund, the Arts Council and was honored by receiving the Key to the City of Hastings in 2005. However, listing his achievements does not portray the magic of this man: a loving husband, father, granddad, great-granddad, brother and friend. As the grandchildren look back on their childhood, they remember this extraordinary man who dressed up like an Indian and danced around our lake bonfires, wrote to his grandchildren in broken English signing the letters with a sketch of a headdress, and lit firecrackers in the middle of the night. This man became the beloved Chief Noonday in the adoring eyes of his grandchildren and now great-grandchildren. What a crazy, foolhardy, beautiful and magical idea that will live on forever! As someone who celebrated the small things in life every day, we were the ones blessed to know him: his loving wife, Margaret; his children, Carol and Jay Davies, Steve and Marge Bottcher and Cindy Donnelly; his grandchildren , Mark and Diana Davies, Beth and George Hlavac, Craig and Linda Davies, Pam Davies, Scott and Shawn Bottcher, Brian and Erin Bottcher, Jeff and Erin Bottcher, Tim and Christy Donnelly, and Todd and Sarah Donnelly; 13 great-grandchildren, and his sisters, Elizabeth Smith, Margaret McDowell and Barbara Bottcher. You, too, may celebrate the life of this great man by giving in his memory to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund in Hastings or the Public Library of Hastings. William Thomas Ulrich SNEADS, FLORIDA - William Thomas (Bill) Ulrich, age 50, of Sneads, Florida died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Jackson Hospital in Florida. Bill was born Jan. 12, 1959 in Hastings and moved to Sneads in January 2007. He was a member of Mariana Moose Lodge No. 1026 and worked in production for 10 years at Koyo Corporation of Battle Creek. He became disabled in 2007. Bill loved to hunt and fish, and he loved helping other people. He was married to Ella Mae on Dec. 13, 1978. He was preceded in death by his wife. Bill is survived by his mother, Patricia Prouty and stepfather, Norman of Sneads, Florida; father, George Ulrich Sr. and stepmother, Jeannette Ulrich of Hastings; three daughters, Brooke (Michael) Miller, Tonya Shay and Megan (Chris) Marlow, all of Hastings; grandchildren, Lacey, Austin, Daniel, Dorian and step grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley; siblings, Frederick (Susie) Ulrich and Mary (Roy) Richards of Hastings, Victoria (Peter) Saucier and Debra Wood of Wayland, George (Rachel) Ulrich Jr. of Umatilla, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation is being handled by James and Sikes Funeral Home in Florida. Bill is missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Hastings. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies GIRL, Keagan Lucille Lackscheide, born at Spectrum Health on March 26, 2009 at 5:57 to Kyle and Julie Lackscheide of Kentwood. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Remington Wyatt, born at Pennock Hospital on March 31, 2009 at 2:41 a.m. to Chelsea Hewitt and Nicholas Horstman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kadynce Victoria, born at Pennock Hospital on March 31, 2009 at 10:07 p.m. to Scott and Angela Love of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Keith Orvin, born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. to Megan Daniels and Eric Bartlett of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Burghdoffs to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Gibbons-Bonnell Janice McKelvey and Roy Goforth along with Thomas Gibbons and Patricia BoggiGibbons, all from Hastings, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Gibbons to Daniel Bonnell. Dan’s parents are Terry and Charlene Bonnell of Otsego. Libby is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and Dan graduated in 2002 from Otsego High School. Both continued their education and graduated from Olivet College in Olivet, MI. Libby works as an Admissions Representative at Olivet College and Dan is an Insurance Agent for Burr & Company in Grand Rapids. Libby graduated this Spring with a Masters in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. The couple currently resides in Grand Rapids. The wedding is planned for July 18, 2009 at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Robert W. Burghdoff and Martha R. Pederson were married on May 10, 1944. They will be having a 65th anniversary this year. After school, Bob went to work at the U.S. Register factory in Battle Creek. Then into the U.S. Army in the European Field. After discharge from the Army, he went to work at Consumers Power Company and retired in 1985. Since retirement, he has been very much involved with music and was inducted into the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame in 2004. Martha worked 25 years at Baby Bliss sewing shop in Middleville and since retiring in 1990 she is involved with music along with Bob. GIRL, Brianna Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. to Amanda and Dustin Teixeira of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Violet Raine, born at Pennock Hospital on April 3, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. to Leslie Miller of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jayden Roy, born at Pennock Hospital on April 5, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. to Elizabeth and Dustin Stephens of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Ashton Blake, born at Pennock Hospital on April 8, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. to Shelby Samis and Andrew Magee of Hastings/Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Jason Allen Davis, Hastings and Alicia Heather Alleva, Hastings. Trent Michael Kohn, Hastings and Cresta Ann Carpenter, Hastings. Harold Donald Swainston, Middleville and Kelly Lynn Pitts, N. Ft. Myers, FL. Josiah Benjamin Timmerman, Fort Meade, MD and Jessica Mary McLaughlin, Hastings. THINK QUALITY FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Hastings Mayor Bob May (front, right) reads a proclamation recognizing the Hastings American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and VFW for their annual Poppy Sale, which will be held Thursday, May 21 to Saturday, May 23 at Hastings Family Fare, Kmart and Walmart stores. Funds from the annual campaign are used exclusively to aid disabled and needy veterans and the widows and children of deceased veterans, in order to “honor the dead by helping the living.” Representatives from the American Legion DAV and VFW on hand to receive the proclamation include (from left) Barry Wood, Charles Alexander, Ilene Hilson, Gary Lindsey, Bill Roush and Russ Hammond. We can help give us a call! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up Hungry? It’s not too late for The Seat! NEW Lounge and Patio Menu Good for late night hunger. Available till 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday Midnight Friday and Saturday Featuring • The County Seat BIG DOG • Whiskey BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza Plus more… Outdoor Patio Now Open South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES INFORMED! Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... 269-945-9554 77534762 Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL For upcoming events: BOY, Colt Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. to Brad and Audrey Jousma of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jacob Everett, born at Pennock Hospital on April 11, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. to Elizabeth and Nicholas Townsend of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Michael Keith, born at Pennock Hospital on April 11, 2009 at 9:09 p.m. to Carmen Newland and Ryan Moore of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Mitchell Gerard, born at Pennock Hospital on April 13, 2009 at 7:58 a.m. to Christine and Kevin Fortier of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Megan Crystal, born at Pennock Hospital on April 16, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. to Chris Henney and Mark McConnon of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Annabelle Marie Staley, born at Pennock Hospital on April 20, 2009 at 4:23 a.m. to Brittany Ann Staley and Roger Carter of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Harley Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on April 20, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. to Nicole Marie Heaton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Gianni George David, born at Pennock Hospital on April 21, 2009 at 3:49 a.m. to John and Feather Pasquarelli of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Iris Lucille, born at Pennock Hospital on April 21, 2009 at 2:27 p.m. to Kari and Tim Braden of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. BOY, Tucker Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2009 at 6:48 p.m. to Kaylee Fenstemaker and Brad Fenstemaker of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, McKenzie Jamie Renee, born at Pennock Hospital on April 27, 2009 at 1:40 to Stephanie Berry and Kyle Dubois of Delton. Weighing 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Tyler Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. to Tiffany Cutler and Tony Ferro of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kiylea Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. to Shara Pou of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. City recognizes American Legion, LIBRARY, continued from page 1 DAV and VFW Poppy Days Marriage Licenses ...when it comes to processing of your color photos BOY, Braden Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on April 8, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. to Katrina Waldren of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Floral Designs & Wedding Consulting Are Wedding by BECKY EWING Plans Stressing You Out? Don’t let the details ruin your day Call Becky 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET FRESH OR SILK ARRANGEMENTS 517-852-1864 PHONE: Located at Ewing Garden Center, 5715 S. M-66, Nashville MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of members of MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC, will be held at the company’s offices at 629 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Polls will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary 77534317 Councilman Don Bowers suggested the city hold on to the property until the economy improves to get a a better price for the facility. Mansfield noted that the city is paying taxes on the property since it is not currently being used for governmental purposes. According to the Barry County Treasurer’s office the city paid summer taxes of $4,541.80 ($328.65 for the parking assessment) and $4,126.40 in winter taxes in 2008. “There are a couple of people ... if you want I could go and contact them to see what their current level of interest is,” said Hart. Councilman David Jasperse, who owns a pharmacy near the old library, said the city should try and find a tenant for the building that would bring more people to downtown Hastings. “Our focus should be on bringing new people downtown; the county won’t increase the number of people downtown,” he said noting that the county had wanted the building for extra office space. “I think we should try to sell to people who will pay taxes and employ people. I think we will try that and then consider the county. I think we should go out for new bids.” Later, during the public comment portion of the meeting, downtown Hastings property owner Jim Brown said it would be “insane” for the city to sell the old library in the current real estate market and that it would be better to hold on to the property and, “see if it could be put to better use.” The council directed city staff to draft a revised request for bids and present it to the council for consideration at its next regular meeting, slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton has publicly criticized Hastings City Council for the way it handled the bidding process last year. When Callton heard of Encore’s decision to not finalize a purchase agreement with the city and the city proposing to seek bids once again, he said, “Situations have changed, the county may still be interested. But personally, I can’t speak for everyone, but I would be reluctant to get involved in bidding again because I am jaded by the previous process.” In other business the council: • Held a public hearing on a plan to provide sanitary sewer service to Leach and Middle lakes in Carlton and Hastings Charter townships. There were no comments from the general public however, the supervisors of both townships complimented city officials for their efforts to bring the project to fruition. “This has couldn’t have gone better, and the city should be proud of its city manager; he is awesome to work with,” said Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter. “We’ve rounded third and we’re heading for home, and I don’t think we’re going to have to slide.” Brown, Hastings Charter Township supervisor, said he appreciated efforts the City of Hastings and Carlton Township — especially Carpenter — had put into the project, adding, “This is going very smoothly, and it’s going to be very good when it is done.” Mansfield noted that the council did not need to take formal action on the agreement until the townships held a public hearing, approved it and sent it to the city council for its approval. He also noted that copies of the proposal to provide sewer to Leach and Middle lakes are available at city hall and both township halls as well as the Hastings Public Library. • Held a public hearing on and approved a downtown parking special assessment district for 2009. Mansfield noted that the Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) would cover the cost over and above last year’s assessment so the cost to business owners would be the same as last year. The special assessment would generate $26,540 which would be earmarked to cover the cost of repairs and maintenance to the city’s parking lots. Brown said that while he understood the need for a special assessment district, he thought the city should look at how the allocations were determined in order to make it more fair. Campbell seconded Brown’s comments, adding that he was “very much opposed” when the DDA “came in and took things over.” Mansfield said the formula for allocating costs is widely used across the state and he would be “very happy” to go over the factors that determine allocation with anyone who had questions about the process. A motion to create a downtown parking special assessment district for 2009 passed 5-3 with council members Dave McIntyre, Tossava and Campbell casting the dissenting votes. • Unanimously approved a request from Barry County Habitat for Humanity to allow the nonprofit organization to salvage building materials and architectural features from the two houses at the corner of Center and Jefferson streets which are slated for demolition by the DDA to make room for a new municipal parking lot. • Approved a request from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post to hold its annual Memorial Day Parade, which will line up at 9:30 a.m. and step off at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the corner of Boltwood and State streets. The parade will proceed down State Street to North Broadway to West State Road and then onto Riverside Cemetery. The parade will make stops to lay wreaths at the memorial at the Barry County Courthouse, the Soldier’s Monument in Tyden Park, the Thornapple River and Riverside Cemetery. • Approved a request by Wendy’s to close a portion of Market Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, for the restaurant’s annual classic car show. • Approved a recommendation from the Cable Access Committee to increase technician hours to 15 a week (up from 12) for the remainder of the fiscal year and amend the city budget accordingly. The Cable Access Committee recently purchased several new pieces of equipment and the technician needs the extra time to set it up. • Held a first reading on an ordinance to allow wayfinding signs in the city right-ofway. The council recently approved an ordinance to allow wayfinding signs within the city but failed to include a section that would allow the signs to be placed in the right-ofway. The proposed ordinance would correct the oversight. • Held a first reading on an ordinance that would rezone four parcels of land at the corner of South Jefferson Street and Center Street from AO (apartment-office) to B1 (central business district. The two lots at the corner were recently purchased by the DDA for a municipal parking lot. The lot to the east on Center Street is currently vacant, and the one to the south on Jefferson Street is the location of the former Double A Cookie Company. • Approved a motion authorizing Hastings Mayor Bob May and Clerk Tom Emery to sign a lease agreement with West Michigan Recreational Outfitters LLC (U-Rent-Em LIBRARY, continued on page 10 �Page 8 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Tonight is the meeting for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. The speaker will be Shannon White from the Historical Society of Michigan. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Allen and Mary Hamp of Leslie, their son Brian and sons were weekend guests of Mrs. Bernice Hamp. Others of the family joined them for Mother’s Day dinner at Hastings. The Michael Morse family of Galesburg joined Karen’s brother from Big Rapids and sister from Hastings with their off spring for Sunday at their parental home in Lake Odessa. Last week we listed the wrong date for the Lions barbecue. The correct date is May 16, this Saturday. Central United Methodist Church will honor its high school and college graduates Sunday, May 17, at the 10:30 a.m. service. The following week, May 24, the time of Sunday services changes to the summer hours of 9:30 a.m. which will be in effect until the second Sunday of September. The depot complex will be open for three days next on the weekend of May 23, 24 and 25. Besides this, the evening of May 22 will have the annual tribute to veterans with naming of Veteran of the Year. A large military display will include multiple conflicts. The Ionia County Genealogy Society is currently gathering stories of veterans of the Korean War for inclusion in the book to be published next year. This will be similar to the World War II book which is still available. Both societies operate under the same roof as does the Lake Odessa Garden Club. Robert Lake of Saranac was the featured speaker at the May meeting of the genealogical society Saturday. He started by telling some of the history of embalming from the Egyptians. This goes back to Biblical times and probably earlier. In the book of Genesis, we read that Jacob died and was buried in the “manner of the Egyptians.” Their means of mummification preserved bodies for ages. One factor was the hot dry climate. They used herbs and spices for preservation. Lake’s audience had many questions which he answered freely. Lola Haller was the registrar for the meeting. Ann Rademacher from Portland was a hostess. The next meeting will be June 13 at 1 p.m. High school graduation for Lakewood students will be May 21. The library presentation on May 7 was a delightful event with “Michigan Notable Author” Cynthia Reynolds speaking on her latest book, a hometown story of the development of Chelsea and another book on the Holmes family which owns the milling company where all the Jiffy products are produced. That was quite a story with two sets of twin sons in the family, an unlikely start with a banker becoming a mill owner and other twists. The lady who developed the first mix could afford a cook, so she never prepared food but she perfected the first biscuit mix and went on to greater things. Now there are mixes for pancakes, many varieties of biscuits, pie crust and cakes. The library staff meantime was busy preparing coffee cakes so each of the 20-some guests could have a liberal sample of either butterscotch or chocolate chip coffee cake, fresh from the oven. The author had several of her children’s books on sale along with the two historical books. She autographed most of those she sold. This is one in the series of Michigan author appearances which comes under the sponsorship of several Michigan agencies for the edification of library patrons. A film on Jerusalem will be shown at the free movie in Ionia next week on May 21. This is a 9:30 a.m. showing and is hosted by the Ionia Historical Society. A film on Costa Rica will be shown on May 28. Arson is cause of fire at Middleville business Firefighters and emergency personnel from Thornapple Township Emergency Services, Caledonia Fire Department and the Freeport Fire Department responded to the report of a fire at 307 Arlington St. (M-37) at just before 3 a.m. Sunday, May 2. The state fire marshal investigated the site Thursday, May 7, and determined that the cause was arson. The investigation is continuing. It has been reported by operator Robert Klinge that he was not insured. The loss at the business, which provided repairs to small engines and sold guns, is estimated by Klinge at between $50,000 to $200,000. TTES Chief Dave Middleton told the Sun and News that the fire destroyed a bathroom area and the northwest corner of the building. Materials in that area are deemed a total loss. Middleton said he thinks that most other material stored in and around the building is salvageable. Bob’s Small Engine Hospital was damaged in an arson fire on Sunday, May 2. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! 77534799 Dr. BRAD MASSE G E N T L E FA M I LY D E N T I S T RY Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family Accepting New Patients Your Comfort is our #1 Concern Same Day Emergency Appointments We Accept Medicare Plus Blue • Insurance Billed For You • Financing Avail. and Evening Hours Offered • Bleaching Special $200 DELTON AREA CLEAN-UP INCLUDES: BARRY, HOPE & PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY WHERE: BARRY TOWNSHIP PARKING LOT - EAST END DATE: MAY 16, 2009 TIME: 10:00 A.M. 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Not to mention, I don't get much sleep because his snoring and breath holding cause him to wake up choking and coughing, sometimes until he vomits. My father had one of the worst cases of sleep apnea ever diagnosed by the Mayo Clinic and suffered for years. He had debilitating heart attacks in his sleep, ultimately ending his life. I know how dangerous this disorder can be if it remains untreated. How can I get my husband to understand the risk? To top it all off, he is a smoker and clearly has the beginnings of emphysema. His hearing is "Huh?" — horrible — and his vision borders on legally blind. We have excellent private health insurance, which is a blessing, and he has no excuse not to seek medical help. I am 40 and he is 51. I did not marry the love of my life to lose him because he is a stubborn mule. While my main concern is his well-being, this is taking its toll on our marriage, as well. He reads your column faithfully every morning. Maybe if he sees it in writing, he won't feel like I'm mothering him. — Sleepless in Salem, Ore. Dear Sleepless: Your husband isn't simply stubborn. He's scared to death and probably a little depressed, as well. He thinks a trip to the doctor will confirm his worst fears. But a diagnosis is not a death sentence, and sleep apnea can be treated successfully (although if he continues to smoke, it will be harder). Without treatment, respiratory illnesses can create tremendous suffering for both of you. Since you cannot force him to be courageous enough to face his fears, we suggest you sleep in another room and make sure his life insurance is paid up. Disability should not be an issue Dear Annie: I am currently interviewing for a position with several different companies in different industries. I have diagnosed learning disabilities and want to know when the correct time is to mention my disabilities to the interviewer. Do I tell them during the first interview or wait until I am hired? If I tell them, am I risking the position because they may not want to accommodate a person with a disability? — Disabled But Not Disqualified Dear DBND: You are not legally required to disclose your disability at the interview or any other time. And the interviewer is not permitted to ask. If you are qualified for the job and can do the work, your disability should not be an issue, so don't make it one. Manners at center of gas wars Dear Annie: This is in response to "Stunk Out, Turned Off and Not Laughing," whose husband lets out "fluffies" at the dinner table, saying "all men do it" and that his father was the same way. My father was born in 1905 and raised on a farm in South Dakota. When he felt the urge, he left the dinner table and went into another room. I also remember him saying "excuse me" when he returned. My husband was born in 1955 and, after 27 years and 12 strokes, still excuses himself from the table when he has to pass gas. So all men don’t do it. Now, my exhusband was another matter, but then, he still calls women "broads." Guess they aren't all keepers. — Mrs. Manners Depressed victim is ready to talk Dear Annie: I just finished my college degree. Getting the career I've always wanted is a hop, skip and jump away. I have amazing friends and a big family. But I feel so lost and alone. I was raped by a family member when I was 5, sexually assaulted as a young girl and raped again when I was 18. I was close to all these men. My father, the only man I ever trusted, died when I was a teenager, and my mother has never been a good role model. My friends and family are aware of what I've been through, although they don't know the details because I don't believe they would understand or be sympathetic. I feel like my childhood was stolen from me, and that my sexuality defines who I am. I've been in several relationships, all of which turned out badly, and I've regretted every single sexual encounter I've had. I know I need help. I want so badly to have a normal relationship, but I feel nobody will accept me. I'm beyond depressed. I was a self-mutilator for years and have thought about suicide, though I doubt I could actually do it. I've seen doctors and taken sleep aids and three different types of antidepressants. When I was younger, I talked to a psychiatrist, but I wasn't ready to open up. I don't have health insurance and have no idea where to get the kind of help I need. Please tell me there's still hope. — Finally Ready to Talk Dear Finally: Of course there is hope, and the fact that you are now willing to reach out means you have great potential to finally live a healthy life. Contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) and ask for help. You will find a community of support there, along with any necessary referrals. Please call today. Tips seem to be over the top Dear Annie: I have a disagreement with my girlfriend. She tips everyone. At her salon, she tips the shampoo girl, manicurist, stylist, masseuse, facialist and sometimes the girl who brings her a beverage. I say, since it's all being done at one place on the same day, she only needs to tip once based on the final bill. She says she should tip individually. And she always tips 20 percent at restaurants, even if it's only a bite at a diner. These tips add up. I work as a mechanic. I'd love to see a person tip the person who changed the oil, the one who did an alignment, tune up, etc. Who is correct? — John in N.Y. Dear John: This is personal preference. It is permissible to tip once on the entire bill because most salons will divide it up among those who took care of you. However, there is nothing wrong with tipping each person individually. And 20 percent at a diner is perfectly fine if that is her standard. Your girlfriend likes to be generous, and her tipping is not out of line. Unlike car mechanics, there is an assumption that hairstylists and wait staff personnel will be tipped, and their base salaries reflect that. We'd let her win this one. Downfall was bragging, not freeloading Dear Annie: I would like to comment on "Annoyed Friend," who belongs to a coffee club that meets in one another's homes. I was in a group like that. I was never a freeloader. I always brought food or a hostess gift. I stopped when the bragging parties started and we suddenly had to plan events to keep up with the Joneses. My work schedule didn't permit me to compete, so I was ousted. At first, I was very hurt, but you know what? I'm relieved. True friends do not treat each other that way. God has brought along some real friends who understand my circumstances. Now I'm actually glad it happened. I believe when a door is closed a window is opened. — Moving Onward Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part IV) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Potter’s wagon train has just made haste to get ahead of thousands of people heading in the same direction. They are now in Kansas, which belongs to the Pawnee. Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After “Uncle Billy” Sherman had finished his story, an amusing incident occurred that led to disagreeable consequences for me. There was a man with us about 30 years of age, who had seen hard service in the Mexican War and had been given a government land warrant for his services which he had located in Michigan where he had settled. He caught the gold fever, concluded to go with us to California and mortgaged his land to secure the money for his equipment. When we reached St. Joseph [Missouri] and he learned of the amount of sickness [sickness and cholera] among the emigrants, he became discouraged and said that if he could sell out his interest, he would return to his family since he felt sure he would never live to reach the gold fields. We made fun of what he said and assured him that he was one of the healthiest and most robust men of the company. He changed his mind at this and instead of going back, laid in a large supply of patent medicines, advertised to cure every conceivable kind of disease. He bought a strong hand trunk and filled it with these medicines. Soon after starting on our trip, he became known as the “doctor” of our train. He didn’t like the name, but the more he resented it, the oftener it was applied to him. It was “Good morning, Doctor,” and “Good evening, Doctor,” every day. While he was absent attending the meeting at one of the camps this Sunday, some person handy with an indelible pencil wrote the following sign on the cover of our wagon: “Dr. E. S––––. All diseases promptly treated.” Many of the larger trains had doctors in their parties who made considerable money on the trip, and it was nothing unusual to see a doctor’s sign on a wagon. Our Dr. E. S–––– soon had a call for his professional services from the members of another train. I pointed out the “doctor” to the man who inquired for him, and it was not until this man spoke to him that he discovered the sign on the wagon. He was very angry and laid the whole affair to me although I had little to do with it. I was told that he threatened me with a good horse-whipping. That night it rained, and we did not break camp until morning. It was my day to drive the team. As we were driving along on the high sandy bank of the river, the doctor came up behind me, struck me with a whip, and accused me of painting the sign on the wagon cover. I denied the charge, but his only answer was to strike me again. He was between me and the river bank, and I made for him with all my strength expecting to force him over. He grabbed me and we fell down the steep bank together at least 12 feet into the soft ground below. It was lucky for me that I fell on top of him. He yelled at the top of his voice, “Oh, Ed, you have killed me; what will my poor wife and children do?” I thought for a moment that he was dying and was badly frightened. At my call for help, the train was halted. We carried “the doctor” into the wagon, threw water in his face and gave him brandy, and he soon revived. We called a real doctor from a train nearby who found by examination that his left shoulder was out of place and his right arm fractured at the elbow. We gave him five dollars in gold for his services and instructions and after an hour were on our way again. The injury proved to be a serious one. The doctor called to see his patient again that evening, and said that he would always have a stiff elbow, as it was a compound fracture. He had to carry his arm in a sling for the next four months. After that morning’s scrape with our doctor, caused by my not submitting to an undeserved horsewhipping, I was given the name of “Bully Potter,” and was known by no other name until we separated in the Nevada Mountains. Since he claimed that I was the cause of his getting the nickname Doctor, with better reason, I claim that he was the cause of my getting the name of Bully. This trouble with “the doctor” was the cause of my having more work to do than I had previously had. Instead of driving the teams onefourth of the time, I now had to drive them one-half of the time to fill his place. I also had to do his share of guard duty, so that my work was just doubled all around. This experience proved to be a valuable lesson to me in my subsequent life. I have never been in company with miners, lumbermen or soldiers but what some of them has been picked out as the butt of ridicule and nagged for the amusement of the crowd. Sometimes this so-called fun has consisted in giving a man an uncouth and discreditable name, which is sure to follow him through life. Many a man has been led to commit desperate deeds just because of such nagging. This personal affair on the Little Blue River and its unfortunate results led me to avoid such teasing in the future and to disapprove of it whenever it came within my notice. The Pawnee Indians were very friendly with the emigrants. When we were in sight of the Platte River, at least 1,000 warriors passed our train. All were mounted on ponies, armed with bows and arrows, spears and tomahawks, and painted for battle. To our questions, they answered that the Sioux had crossed the Platte and were stealing their squaws. They pointed over the hill and said that there would be a great fight that afternoon in the river valley on a battle-ground that had often been fought over before. They invited us to go to the top of a hill that was in plain sight where we could see the battle and watch them whip the Sioux, and drive them back across the Platte to their own lands. Some of us witnessed the Indian fight that afternoon on the old battlefield about 30 miles east of Fort Kearney. Without doubt, there were as many white men looking down upon this farce of a battle as there were Indians engaged in it, and the whites were far better armed, for at that time the Indians knew practically nothing about handling firearms and none of them were using guns that day. It was quite apparent to the spectators that these Indians did not go to war for the purpose of getting killed. They kept well out of each reach of each other’s arrows and although I stayed for at least two hours, I did not see a single dead Indian. What I did see was an exhibition of very fine bareback riding by the members of both tribes. We learned a few days later that on the following day, the Indians got their fighting temper up to the proper point, so that several Indians on both sides were actually killed. There were two companies of United States troops stationed at Fort Kearney for the purpose of protecting the emigrants from hostile Indians. Fort Laramie, 300 miles west of Fort Kearney, was the next United States post where we would find troops. (To be continued) Former Delton schools superintendent dies Former Delton Kellogg School District Superintendent John Sanders, of Fort Myers, Fla., has died from injuries he sustained in a vehicle crash in March. Sanders, 73, served at the helm of the Delton schools from 1983-89. He died in April after suffering from severe brain trauma, lung damage and crushed ribs, according to an article in the News-Press in Fort Myers. Sanders and his wife Camille, who survives, “were driving south on Interstate 95 near Brunswick, Ga., on March 23 when doctors believe Sanders had a stroke or a heart attack. The couple's car veered off the road and struck a dump truck,” the News-Press reported. Camille, 72, “suffered a head injury and shattered ankle,” according to the article. Before his death, he had worked as an education consultant and devoted a lot of time to his golf game. He had been superintendent of the Lee School District in Florida from September 2001 to March 2003 and had previously served as head of the Hernando Schools from 1995-2001. After leaving Delton, he was a deputy superintendent in Jackson, Miss. Sanders was a principal from 1979-83 at Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills before taking the Delton superintendent’s post. He started his career as a teacher in Pampico, Ill. from 1958-59, served as a principal and teacher from 1960-61 in Michigan’s Waldron School District, and spent the next six years as a high school principal in the Linden Public School District. Sanders was a principal in the East Detroit school system from 1967-79. According to the Tampa Bay News, the family has a guest book at www.caringbridge.org. Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Time to boost your college savings? Do you have school-age children? If so, the end of the school year means that your kids are now one year closer to college. That means you have even more incentive to launch a college savings strategy — which is essential these days. During a tough economy, states are scrambling to meet budget shortfalls. As a result, state legislatures may be forced to scale back their support to public colleges and universities, which in turn may raise their tuition. Furthermore, college endowments have been hit hard by the financial crisis; from July through November 2008, endowments suffered more than $94 billion in investment losses, according to a survey by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Inc. Private colleges and universities, which are especially dependent on endowment income, are slashing budgets and warning that continued endowment declines could lead to financial aid cutbacks. Obviously, you can’t control the economy, state legislators’ actions or the fortunes of endowment funds. But here are some things you can do to help prepare yourself for those future college bills: • Contribute to a Section 529 savings plan. In a 529 plan, you invest money in specific securities, managed by professionals. Contribution limits are high, and all withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for qualified higher education expenses. Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty. In addition, contributions are tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. Because tax issues for 529 plans can be complex, you will want to consult with your tax advisor. Of course, if you already have a 529 plan, your savings probably took a pretty big hit last year and in the first few months of this year, as well. In response to the downturn in the financial markets, the IRS has ruled that, for 2009 only, 529 plan account owners can make investment changes twice in the calendar year, rather than just once. This gives you more opportunities to rebalance your 529 plan investments in a way that could help reduce the effects of volatility. • Open a Coverdell Education Savings Account. Depending on your income level, you can contribute up to $2,000 annually to a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA). Your Coverdell earnings and withdrawals will be tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. (Any non-qualified withdrawals from a Coverdell ESA may be subject to federal and state taxes, plus a 10 percent penalty.) You can fund your Coverdell ESA with virtually any type of investment — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. • Open a custodial account. You can place assets in a custodial account — a UGMA or UTMA account — for your child’s college education. Although your child will own the account as soon as it is established, you have control of it until the child reaches the age of majority, usually 18. At that point, your child can collect the assets — which again can be in the form of almost any type of investment — and use the money for college. Whichever vehicles you choose to create a college fund, start soon. In building your sav- ings to meet the high costs of higher education, time is your greatest ally. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.39 +.79 AT&T 25.73 -.77 CMS Energy Corp. 11.99 -.21 Coca-Cola Co. 44.40 +1.26 Dow Chemical Co. 17.04 +.71 Exxon Mobil 70.82 +3.17 Family Dollar Stores 30.83 -2.07 Ford Motor Co. 5.01 -84 First Financial Bancorp 10.60 -.01 General Motors 1.15 -.70 Intl. Bus. 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According to court records, Mellinger obtained a duplicate copy of a company credit card and subsequently charged $5,141 to the account. Mellinger also used funds from her employer to pay $2,075 in rent and took out $1,409 in “loans” without the owners’ knowledge. The record also alleges that she wrote checks to herself from petty cash, totaling $720. Mellinger also allegedly paid her- self 85.5 hours’ worth of vacation time, more than twice the 40 hours she had available to use for 2008. Hastings Police arrested Mellinger Feb. 2 at the home of a family member. She was originally charged with embezzlement, fraudulent use of a financial transaction device, forgery and uttering and publishing. The investigation began June 13, 2008, when owners found discrepancies in their accounts after Mellinger had left the company. �Page 10 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LIBRARY, continued from page 7 Canoe Livery) for a portion of the Benton Street right-of-way, and the West Apple Street and Railroad Street right-of-ways, which would allow the owners to make improvements to the sites. • Discussed how to respond to a letter to Mansfield from Rutland Charter Township’s attorney Craig Rolfe regarding sewer service to the site where Pennock Hospital officials propose building a new facility. During the discussion, the council determined that the letter should have come from the Rutland Charter Township Board and been directed to the city council since it did not pertain to issues that Mansfield could address in his capacity as city manager. The council therefore approved a motion to receive the letter and put it on file and send a copy to the Rutland Charter Township Board. • Heard a report from Mansfield regarding a meeting of the Joint Planning Commission (JPC) with Pennock Hospital officials regarding a request for a resolution from the city to provide sewer service to the proposed site of the new hospital in Rutland Charter Township. The resolution requested by hospital officials was to include wording to complete an agreement in four months with Rutland Charter Township to provide municipal services including sewer, water, fire and police to the hospital site. Campbell said it was not appropriate for the city to adopt such a resolution until Rutland Charter Township approves a motion to enter an urban services agreement with the city. Last month, the township approved a motion to seek a contract for sewer service from the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. “We can’t make a commitment to the hos- pital; we need to make it to the township,” said councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange. The council unanimously passed a motion to receive the hospital’s request and put it on file without taking further action. Truck takes out pole, crashes into another vehicle Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request for a site plan approval and a special land use permit to allow construction of a carport within the 100 year flood plain at 435 North Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMER TAX DEFERMENTS Notice is hereby given that applications for deferment of summer taxes are available at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Those who qualify may complete the application at City Hall or request that an application be mailed to them by calling 269.945.2468. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The deadline for completing and filing a deferment application for the 2009 summer tax season is September 15, 2009. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77534736 77534725 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request for a special use permit by Alpha Women’s Center, for property located at 838 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77534756 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its municipal Parking lots for the 2009/2010 mowing seasons beginning July 1, 2009 and ending October 31, 2009, and beginning April 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010. Bid documents are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:15 AM, on Monday, June 1, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID Parking Lot Mowing & Maintenance”. 77534731 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Michigan State Police, Barry County Sheriff Deputies and EMS personnel respond to an accident at the corner of Broadway and Benson Street in Hastings Friday at approximately 2 p.m. The driver of a Chevy short-box truck lost control of his vehicle after hitting a curb, said Trooper Rick Argo of the Michigan State Police. The vehicle hit a pole at the corner of the intersection and also the back corner of a car waiting at the intersection. The driver of the car saw the truck veer off the road and attempted to drive forward out of its way. Argo said no injuries were reported at the scene. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) Mother's Day on the Thornapple 77534818 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its municipal parks and other areas for the 2009/2010 mowing seasons beginning July 1, 2009 and ending October 31, 2009, and beginning April 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010. Bid documents are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Monday, June 1, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - Parks Mowing & Maintenance”. 77534733 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services COACHING POSITIONS MEETING NOTICE TO AREA CONTRACTORS Construction Project Informational Meeting Purpose: Inform interested area contractors of the project scope, bidding and qualification requirements. This is a non-mandatory meeting, but interested parties are encouraged to attend. Project: New First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Project Location: M-37 North of Airport Road When: May 20, 2009 @ 4:30pm Where: Existing First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI For more information, call Jack Freyling, Project Manager at 616-453-3950, ext. 112 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM – Hastings, Mich. 2009/2010 SIDEWALK & CURB & GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball Girls Freshman Volleyball Girls Varsity Basketball Girls JV Basketball The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities. (August 2009) (August 2009) (August 2009) (Nov. 2009) (Nov. 2009) Location of Work: Hastings High Hours: After School Starting Date: Listed above as well as some off-season activities Type of Work: Coaching Student Athletes Minimum Requirements: Be of good character. Be in good health. Applicants must have good public relations and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with students. Knowledge of the sport you are applying for is required. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma. Persons applying should have ability to get along with students, parents and other coaches. In addition, it is preferable for applicants to have coaching experience at or near the level for which they are applying. Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a letter of application to: Mike Goggins, Athletic Director, Hastings Area Schools 77534822 THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be address to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:45 AM on Monday June 1, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - 2009/2010 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter”. 77534729 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services One hour after it began pecking away at its shell, this mute swan cygnet made its debut Sunday in Nashville. Five hours later, the mother mute swan and five offspring were doing fine. One cygnet, which had hatched overnight, died, leaving one of the original seven eggs left to hatch. (Photo by Art Frith) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 11 Semi-truck, trailer totaled in crash The accident damaged more than 200 feet of guardrail at the site. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on December 30, 2006, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 3, 2008 in Document No. 20080703-0006900 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Ninety One and 80/100 Dollars ($81,191.80), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 378.02 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 286.98 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 43 seconds West 264.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 30; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West 271.03 feet; thence South 86 degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds East 213.11 feet to the Westerly right of way line of State Highway M-43; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds East 51.17 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for State Highway M-43 as recorded in Liber 271 on Page 399. Commonly known as 3101 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534709 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 09-226-CH Hon. James H. Fisher POSITIVE INVESTMENTS L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, Plaintiff, -vsPHILO DIBBLE; ANDREW L. HAYS; CHARLES P. DIBBLE; REUBEN B. WHITE, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; JOSEPH CHEDSEY, Administrator and JANE BOSTWICK, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; CORNELIUS WENDELL; ROBERT WILLIAMSON; THOMAS CHISHOLM; JOHN H. MONTGOMERY; CHARLES T. GORHAM; GEORGE BOSTWICK; WILLIAM B. CLYMER; EDWARD BRADLEY; JOHN B. WHITE; I. PALMER; COLONEL H. COOK; CHARLES B. STOUT; ABNER C. PARMELEE; JOHN D. CLUTE and WILLARD HAYS, and their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns, Defendants. ________________________ David L. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiff 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-6401 ––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court, Hastings, Michigan, on the 7th day of May, 2009. PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. FISHER, CIRCUIT JUDGE. It appearing to the Court on the verified Motion filed by David L. Smith that an Order for Publication pursuant to the provisions of MCR 2.105, 2.106 and 2.108 is proper in this cause; and it further appearing that this matter relates to a Complaint to quiet title of a parcel of land particularly described in the Complaint in this cause; and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Philo Dibble; Andrew L. Hays; Charles P. Dibble; Reuben F. White, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; Joseph Chedsey, Administrator and Jane Bostwick, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; Cornelius Wendell; Robert WIlliamson; Thomas Chisholm; John H. Montgomery; Charles T. Gorham; George Bostwick; William B. Clymer; Edward Bradley; John B. White; I. Palmer; Colonel H. Cook; Charles B. Stout; Abner C. Parmelee; John D. Clute and Willard Hays, or their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns must file an Answer to said Complaint no later than July 15, 2009, or a Default and a Default Judgment may be entered against them after that said date. 77534700 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge NOTICE 77529695 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2009/2010 HAND PATCHING HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is accepting bids for hand patching of hot mix asphalt paving at various locations through the City of Hastings. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be address to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:30 AM on Monday June 1, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors will also be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - 2009/2010 Hand Patching Hot Mix Asphalt Paving. 77534727 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS POSITION AVAILABLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST This full-time position assists the Community Development Director with grant writing and administration, record and file management, marketing, promotion and other functions of the department. Excellent computer skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing are required. Minimum of two years community development experience desired. Complete job description available on request from City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.2468. To begin application process submit resume by May 29, 2009. 77534826 John J. Hart Community Development Director Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 20 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Swim Club Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim 77534654 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 12, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on July 20, 2007, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 20, 2007 in Instrument #1183181 and re-recorded on October 17, 2007, in Document #20071017-0003153 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Four and 95/100 Dollars ($31,274.95), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Michigan State Trunkline M-79 distant West 803 feet rectangular measure from the North and South _ line of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North parallel with said _ line to a point 100 feet North of the center line of M-79 as measured parallel with said _ line, thence East 83 feet; thence North parallel with said North and South _ line and 720 feet West therefrom to the South 1/8 line of said Section 28; thence East 320 feet; thence South parallel with said North and South _ line of Section 28 to the Northerly line of M-79; thence Westerly along said Northerly line of the place of beginning. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534714 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Teen Center: Open Monday - Friday 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm; • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm A tree, guardrail and creek wreaked havoc on this semi and trailer Sunday night in Quimby. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer On Sunday, May 10, shortly after 10 p.m., Barry County Sheriff Deputies were called to the Quimby area on a report of an auto accident. The auto turned out to be a semi-truck and Budweiser trailer whose driver had lost control on M-79. On the way to its final resting place on the opposite side of High Bank Creek, the truck took out more than 200 feet of guardrail and hit a tree before traveling through the water. Bob Goldsworthy of Goldworthy’s Towing and Recovery was called to the scene and said the road was closed until 3:30 a.m. while the debris and truck were removed. “We had to pull out guardrails and posts to get the tractor-trailer back to the road,” said Goldsworthy. “The tree went through the middle of the trailer and had to be cut out. There was lots and lots of stuff to do just to get it pulled out.” Goldsworthy said the rig was totaled in the accident and was empty at the time of the crash. The driver of the truck was not injured in the accident. A Sheriff’s Department employee said more information could not be provided before press time Wednesday. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT: DATE OF MEETING JUNE 8, 2009 PLACE OF MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING 6:30 P.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE (269) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, MI 49058-1038 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, MI 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING: 1. Public discussion on the proposed 2009-2010 budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until after the public hearing. Colleen Garber Secretary, Board of Education Barry Intermediate School District 77534739 CARLTON AND HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE PROJECT PLAN FOR SEWER SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF CARLTON AND HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Boards of Trustees of Carlton Township and Hastings Township, acting upon its own initiative and based upon the interest expressed by its citizens, has determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the Townships and their inhabitants to adopt its proposed Project Plan to acquire and construct public sanitary sewer facilities to serve properties abutting, and in the immediate vicinity of Middle Lake and Leach Lakes. This Project Plan, once adopted, will be submitted to the State of Michigan as part of an application for funding assistance under the State Revolving Fund, established by Act 317 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1988 and Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Fund established by Acts 396, 397 and 398 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 2002. A copy of the Project Plan for this project is on file for viewing at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI, the Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, and at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Boards of Trustees of Carlton Township and Hastings Township will hold a public hearing on the Project Plan for the proposed sewer system project at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI, on June 15, 2009, at 7:00 PM for the purpose of hearing public comments from interested persons. Anyone interested in commenting on the Project Plan may do so at that time. Written comments may also be submitted on or before that date. All oral comments received at the hearing, and all written comments received by the Board before the conclusion of the Public Hearing on that date will be considered by the Townships before acting on the adoption of the Project Plan for this project. Written comments should be addressed and sent to the Carlton Township Board of Trustees, 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI 49058, or the Hastings Township Board of Trustees, 885 River Road, Hastings, MI 49058, and will receive responses in the final Project Plan. The project under consideration will involve the construction of public sanitary sewer service around most of the shoreline and nearby properties of Middle and Leach Lakes in Carlton and Hastings Townships, and will serve the existing Waste Management landfill on M-43. The township’s engineers have evaluated three (3) different collection system options and at least three (3) different treatment system options, including connection to the City of Hastings through Hastings Township via M-43. The estimated costs of these various options are included in the Project Plan, and will be discussed at the Public Hearing. It is anticipated that the project will be financed through the issuance of municipal bonds to be repaid over 20 years through the establishment of a Sewer Special Assessment District pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1954. Dated: May 11, 2009 Open Gym Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students 77534719 Brad Carpenter, Supervisor Carlton Township Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Township �Page 12 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah Porter, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 26, 2008 in instrument 200802260001749, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($144,908.54), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West, 1680.00 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence North 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 675.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West 340.29 feet; thence South 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds West 675.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds East along said North and South 1/4 line 340.29 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over the West 33.00 feet for Public Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534741 File #263663F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($67,836.27), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534200 File #177400F04 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R Macleod, a married man and Kathleen A Macleod a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2005, and recorded on June 6, 2005 in instrument 1147693, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven And 99/100 Dollars ($95,467.99), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Subdivision of Parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, and the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on pages 10 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, described as: Beginning at a point which is 73.5 feet East of the Northwest corner of said lot 5, said point also being 271.5 feet East of the East line of Block 26 of Keeler Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the recorded Plat thereof said point also being on the Southline of Fremont Street; thence East 165 feet more or less to a point which is 162 feet West of the West line of Old Fellows Cemetary; thence South 126.0 feet; thence West 170 feet more or less to a point which is 264.0 feet East of the East line of said Block 26; thence North 126.0 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534066 File #259798F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marcie L. Tepper, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160761, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W4, Under the pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred ThirtySeven And 45/100 Dollars ($79,737.45), including interest at 10.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 869.48 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 f the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-of-Way for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. Parcel 2: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast coner of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 1104.22 Feet along the North line of said Section to the point of beginning, thence South 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 20 Seconds West 920.00 Feet parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence North 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds West 234.74 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 16 Minutes 10 Seconds East 920.00 Feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section, thence South 89 Degrees 47 Minutes 15 Seconds East 234.74 Feet along the North line of said section to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Right-ofWay for Finkbeiner Road over the North 33.0 Feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534223 File #259898F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dustin A. Huffman, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. dated the 27th day of October, A.D. 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 2005, in Instrument No. 1155429 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $252,155.00 (two hundred fifty-two thousand one hundred fiftyfive and 00/100) plus accrued interest at 7.25% (seven point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 4th day of June, A.D., 2009, at 1:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Prairieville, in Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and running thence South 89°25'04” East along the South line of said Section 1033.06 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00°14'30” West parallel with the West line of said Section 726.94 feet; thence South 36°53'30” East 249.47 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 31.76 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89°25' 04” West 434.83 feet to beginning. Together with an Easement for Ingress and Egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°25'04” East 550.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 200.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 17.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00°14'30” West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89°45'30” East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53°04'30” East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36°55'30” East 266.21 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 715.49 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 33.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 731.76 feet; thence North 36°55'30” West 249.47 feet; thence South 53°04'30” West 157.94 feet; thence South 89°45'30” West 636.47 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7791 South Crooked Lake Drive Tax ID No. 08-12-012-001-30 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77534585 WWR# 10022682 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce W. Higgins, and Kerri Higgins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2002, and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080550, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($79,539.54), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "C" That part of the Southeast 1/4 Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2134.44 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the North line of the South 812.31 feet of the North 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 150.82 feet; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 870.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds West 149.71 feet; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds West 870.0 feet along the North line of said South 812.31 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2285.26 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 298.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 225.87 feet; thence North 70 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds East 372.50 feet to the East line of the West 870 feet of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of ending of said easement. Also subject to Highway right of way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534149 File #259911F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25307-DE Estate of CAROLYN S. BERRY, Deceased. Date of birth: 11-12-1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carolyn S. Berry, who lived at 10677 Jones Road, Bellevue, Michigan died February 9, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dana Corlis Berry, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 11, 2009 David L. Smith P20636 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-6401 Dana Corlis Berry 10677 Jones Road Bellevue, MI 49021 77534760 (269) 763-9672 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy Lynn, an unmarried woman, to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded March 29, 2002 in Instrument Number 1077380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($89,834.15) including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2 of James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 5. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 07534794 File No. 280.8310 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Newell Heath, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 17, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 20070924-0002331, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 05/100 Dollars ($176,930.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of said Section 1, a distance of 1325.86 feet to the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 1466.67 feet to the centerline of Sager Road for a place of beginning; thence South 51 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline, 202.24 feet; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds East parallel with said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 690.04 feet more or less to the water's edge of the Southerly shoreline of Little Long Lake (aka Long Lake); thence Southerly and Westerly along the Southerly shore line of Little Long Lake to the intersection of said shore line with the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534254 File #260868F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of JAMES I. HOUGHTALIN REVOCABLE, Trust dated January 6, 1993. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James I. Houghtalin, who lived at 414 W. GREEN STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 died 4/17/2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of THE JAMES I. HOUGHTALIN REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, dated January 6, 1993, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and C. David Black was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to C. David Black the named trustee at 220 W. Clinton Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 5, 2009 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 C. David Black 220 W. Clinton Street Hastings, MI 49058 77534686 (269) 948-3710 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Norman Arnie amd Jaylyn Arnie, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, as Instrument Number 1141668, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars 34/10 ($184,210.34) including interest at the rate of 8.434% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the Wildwood Road and the centerline of an unnamed North-South stream, said parcel lying approximately 1050 feet Southwesterly along the centerline of Wildwood Road from the intersection thereof with North line of said Section 3, thence Southwesterly 259 feet along the center of Wildwood Road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning, thence Northwesterly 330 feet at right angles to Wildwood Road to the centerline thereof, thence Northeasterly 259 feet along the center of said road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles, thence Southwesterly parallel with Wildwood Road to the place of beginning. 9641 Wildwood Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: May 14, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534774 Our File No. 241.00052 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Larry Southerland and Pamela Southerland, Husband and Wife to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2006 and recorded April 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1163337 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, by assignment dated February 9, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007in Instrument # 1176441 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($154,085.94) including interest 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 4, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point of intersection of the line common to Section 16 and 17, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, with the centerline of Mill Street, said point lying North 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds West, 1027.17 Feet from the one-quarter post common to said Sections; thence North 78 degrees 20 Minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet along said centerline to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 Minutes 23 seconds West 480.22 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East, 114.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 Seconds East. 573.39 feet to said centerline of Mill Street; thence North 47 degrees 33 Minutes 29 seconds West, 135.52 feet to said point of intersection; thence North 78 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet to the place of beginning.. Commonly known as 1025 E Mill St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 1, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534576 Our File No: 09-09407 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Killgore and Karen Killgore, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 4, 2007 in instrument 1181301, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine And 24/100 Dollars ($97,699.24), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of old M-37 which lies South 00 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1056.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 189.0 feet; thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 217.69 feet; thence North 32 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 190.47 feet to the center of said highway; thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 241.32 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534547 File #261605F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Rabbai, married and Shelley Rabbai, married, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2006 and recorded November 21, 2006 in Instrument Number 1173022, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Five and 16/100 Dollars ($353,105.16) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 282.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 238.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 557.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 18 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 566.10 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 721.87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS OF INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10, WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2993.52 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09025290-NC In the matter of Mary Arnold. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on May 27 at Barry County Court before Judge William M. Doherty #41960 for the following purpose: Public Notice of name change from Mary Margaret Arnold to Mary Margaret Krell. Date: 4-30-09 Mary M. Arnold 307 Russell St. Middleville, MI 49333 616-437-0993 77534543 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Eveland, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument Number 1164006, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four and 22/100 Dollars ($174,454.22) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: A parcel of land in the Southeast onequarter of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the East one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said section 631.40 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 436.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 235.70 feet; thence North 84 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 38.49 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East 404.19 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with the East-West one-quarter line of said section 220.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds West 404.25 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534265 File No. 285.1959 SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT 66.00 FEET IN WIDTH FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSE AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN LIBER 406, PAGES 427 THROUGH 432, LIBER 429, PAGES 847 THROUGH 848, LIBER 488, PAGES 204 THROUGH 206 ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 520.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET, ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 200.13 FEET ALONG AN 800.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 43 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 199.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 240.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A TRIANGLE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 723.52 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2522.99 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 69.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 65.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 109.73 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3383 77534271 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J Sylvester and Rhonda A Sylvester, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003, and recorded on March 20, 2003 in instrument 1100470, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 23/100 Dollars ($85,340.23), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Highway M-37 and Quimby Road at the Northwest 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South along the centerline of said Highway, 183 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence North along the center line of said Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534561 File #261801F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas S. Lautenbach and Jacqueline K. Lautenbach,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of June, 2007 in Liber Doc# 1182041 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seven Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight & 42/100 ($701,838.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel H: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of This Description; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East 300 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Southerly 495 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 27’ 03” West 545 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Also, A 66 Foot Easement For Ingress And Egress And Public Utilities The Centerline Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Doris M. Watkins and Stanley A. Watkins, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to The Huntington National Bank dated the 9th day of September, A.D. 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of September, A.D. 2003, in Instrument No. 1114080 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $79,905.34 (seventy-nine thousand nine hundred five and 34/100) plus accrued interest at 3.50% (three point five zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 28th day of May, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Orangeville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan: Commencing 10 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 for place of beginning, Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence East 142 feet; thence South 10 rods; thence West 142 feet; thence North to place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6031 Marsh Road PPN 08-11-017-023-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 77534240 WWR# 10022545 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point A; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point B; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point B As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 56 Degres 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 260 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Except: Parcel H-1: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 101.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 89.37 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 58 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet To Reference Point “A” On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 10’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 479.36 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Subject To An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 1 And Together With An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 2”. Also Subject To A “Drainfield Easement” Easement Description No. 1: Also A 66 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities And The Centerline As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianna K. Bosrock and Peter R. Bosrock, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2006, and recorded on August 1, 2006 in instrument 1167934, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Indenture Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Eight And 46/100 Dollars ($101,208.46), including interest at 8.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds West 220.00 Feet along the South line of section 21 to a point 419.00 Feet Easterly from the South 1/4 post thereof, thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 53 Seconds West 231.02 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds East 220.00 Feet to the East line of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of section 21, thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 53 Seconds East 231.02 Feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534689 File #261569F01 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point “A”; Thence South 06 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point “B”; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Easement Description No. 2: Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point “B” As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 58 Degrees 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 280 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Drainfield Easement: An Easement For Drainfield Purposes As: Commencing At The Above Described Reference Point “A” Of The Description For Parcel H-1; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 91.14 Feet; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 33.71 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of Said Easement; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 55.00 Feet; Thence North 05 Degrees 18’ 30” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 0.77 Feet Along A 315.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right; The Chord Of Which Bears North 88 Degrees 11’ 40” East 0.77 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 54.30 Feet Along A 324.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left, The Chord Of Which Bears North 83 Degrees 28’ 02” East 54.24 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 50.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/30/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77534208 248-362-2600 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A Newton a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 6, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179586, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four And 78/100 Dollars ($103,494.78), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North, 627 feet from the Southwest conrer of said Section 15; thence North, 220 feet along said West Section line; thence East 415 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 15; thence South 220 feet; thence West 415 feet to the poing of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534218 File #260148F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B. Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004 and recorded February 25, 2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($172,069.64) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, distant North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West 622.71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: commencing at the South one-quarter post of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of said Section 31 a distance of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds East along the East line of said Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 629.71 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds West, 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West, 348.51 feet; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 feet to the centerline of Pine Lake Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline, 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West, 597.57 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 131.56 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public and of any governmental until in any part thereof taken, used of deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534245 File No. 280.1237 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert D. Hood, a married man and Jill C. Hood, his wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Premier Mortgage Lending, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 3, 2005 in instrument 1150468, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five And 93/100 Dollars ($136,295.93), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Sandy Knolls Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534612 File #262316F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadrick James a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2005, and recorded on August 30, 2005 in instrument 1151939, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Three And 06/100 Dollars ($137,453.06), including interest at 7.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 and 15, Broadway Heights, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 48, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534607 File #261875F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Racheal Wolfe, an unmarried person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 30, 2008 and recorded November 5, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081105-0010783, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and 05/100 Dollars ($63,359.05) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangevile, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast corner of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and outbuilding occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface; thence Northwest 184 feet to corner point, being the Northwest corner of the triangular piece of land; thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway; thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in from of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acres, more or less, being more accurately described by survey as follows: Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the centerline of Marsh Road, 207.77 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line, 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line; 215.90 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 17.09 feet; thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West, 140.05 feet; thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East, 152.32 feet to the place of beginning. Also described for tax purposes as: commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 02 degrees 33 mintues 05 seconds West, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road for point of beginning; thence North 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, 313.44 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds East, 79.59 feet; thence South 66 degrees 0 minutes 24 seconds East to the centerline of Marsh Road; thence South 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West, 207.77 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534809 File No. 310.4381 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL SCHRUMP and TINA SCHRUMP, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2007, and recorded on August 16, 2007, in Document No. 200708160000974, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($178,924.88), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4; TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 1875.84 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 241.56 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 275.66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.23 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. ALSO, COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 500.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 169.87 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 312.02 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 2291.58 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 311.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 764.57 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 2 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 241.56 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1375.84 FEET ALONG SAID 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77534779 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three and 57/100 Dollars ($58,363.57) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 21, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 23, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534106 File No. 280.8086 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J. Kowske, a married man and Reagan Kowske to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 4, 2005 and recorded November 15, 2005 in Instrument # 1156249 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Thirty Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($483,030.71) including interest 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 21, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 1, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East 673.86 feet along the South line of Section 1; thence Northeasterly along an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Crooked Lake the following courses; North 11 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, 76.89 feet; thence North 41 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 97.80 feet; thence North 55 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East, 146.13 feet; thence North 26 degrees 32 minutes 46 seconds East 176.03 feet; thence North 62 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds East 73.27 feet; thence North 77 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds East, 215.35 feet; thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East, 171.48 feet; thence North 41 degrees 44 minutes 01 seconds East, 219.01 feet; thence North 52 degrees 29 minutes West, 278.79 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said traverse line North 83 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West 233.25 feet; thence South 77 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds West, 227.42 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence South 28 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East, 243.51 feet; thence North 74 degrees 13 minutes 07 second East, 322.68 feet; thence North 09 degrees 38 minutes 07 second East, 150.00 feet to the place of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse lines and the waters of Crooked Lake as limited by the side lines of said parcel extended to the waters edge. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress and egress and public utility purposes over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each of a centerline described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 1; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West 429.78 feet along the South line of Section 2 to the centerline of Parker Road; thence North 02 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds East 33.04 feet to the true point of beginning of said described centerline; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds East, 963.62 feet; thence North 41 degrees 27 minutes 28 seconds East, 426.76 feet; thence North 65 degrees 46 minutes 09 seconds East 96.13 feet; thence North 25 degrees 49 minutes 432 seconds East 99.85 feet; thence North 09 degrees 52 minutes 26 seconds West 238.56 feet to reference point "A" and the end of said centerline said Easement extended for Culde-Sac purposes 60 feet in all directions from said reference point "A" Commonly known as 7805 Cougar Dr, Delton MI 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: APRIL 16, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Indenture Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-MTA1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534061 Our File No: 09-08776 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CAL B. HUSMAN and KELLI HUSMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008, and recorded on February 22, 2008, in Document No. 200802220001639, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($163,644.60), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF CULBERT'S PLAT NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 78, OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77534784 Southfield, MI 48075 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurtis S. Brown, Unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 59/100 Dollars ($96,880.59), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 and 15 of the Charles E. Kingsbury Park Plat, Cloverdale Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534746 File #262604F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold Woodman and Theressa Woodman, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2006, and recorded on April 10, 2006 in instrument 1162444, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($127,858.00), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9, 10, 11, Block C, Pleasant Shores, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534213 File #224457F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bradley D. Ochsankehl and Cindra K. Ochsankehl, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 21, 2007, and recorded on March 22, 2007, as Instrument Number 1177759, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of LXS 2007-7N Trust Fund by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 12/100 Dollars ($255,724.12) including interest at the rate of 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Spring, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 86, Parker's Lakewood Plat No. 1 as recorded in liber 3 of plats, on page 82 of Barry County Records. 2250 Parker Dr The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: April 23, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Assignee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534029 Our File No. 172.01722 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. VanderMeer, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 20, 2003 in instrument 1111443, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One And 79/100 Dollars ($251,871.79), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534695 File #262240F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia L. Pranshka, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2002, and recorded on November 25, 2002 in instrument 1092354, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Three And 83/100 Dollars ($94,603.83), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West for a place of beginning; thence South 214.48 feet; thence East 20 rods; thence North 214.48 feet; thcne West 20 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534003 File #258505F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Valborg K. Bauchman, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 7, 2003, and recorded on April 8, 2003 in instrument 1101662, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four And 15/100 Dollars ($100,344.15), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 67 and 68, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41, and West 1/2 of the vacated alley adjoining Lot 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534500 File #261270F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Harkness and Linda Lou Harkness aka Linda L. Harkness, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 18, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 200410280016285, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 28/100 Dollars ($75,789.28), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and the East 2 feet of Lot 10 of Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534235 File #260772F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 26, 2004, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 31, 2004 in Instrument #1133252 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($73,968.48), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 4, Block 9, H.J. Kenfield’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 537 East Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534704 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Wilson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2007, and recorded on October 8, 2007 in instrument 20071008-0002820, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Seven And 68/100 Dollars ($109,627.68), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 7 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, According to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534071 File #259114F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Norma L. Hull, unmarried and Leisha D. Hull, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2008, and recorded on June 23, 2008 in instrument 20080623-0006484, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty And 29/100 Dollars ($73,460.29), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 and the East 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 3, Taffee Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534044 File #259498F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara Vruggink, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 19, 2006 in instrument 1164816, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1, under the pooling and servicing agreement dated June 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred FortySeven And 48/100 Dollars ($124,747.48), including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 51, Valley Park Shores No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534602 File #262256F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ted Hoven and Rhonda D. Hoven husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2006, and recorded on May 4, 2006 in instrument 1164062, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fourteen And 86/100 Dollars ($135,314.86), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 60 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534324 File #259975F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bert Grimm and Kelly Grimm, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2003, and recorded on October 27, 2003 in instrument 1116438, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen And 51/100 Dollars ($70,513.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 21, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 39 of Supervisor's plat of the first addition to Eddy's Beach, thence North 87 degrees 45 minutes East 152 feet to Edge of County Road, South along Road 55 feet; thence South 88 degrees West 151.09 feet to the East line of plat; thence North 2 degrees 45 minutes East along plat 50 feet to beginning, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77533994 File #144524F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Howell and Stacey K. Howell, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Investaid Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003 in instrument 1113863, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 61/100 Dollars ($104,469.61), including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. aid premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hasting, According to the recorded plat thereof of recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534751 File #262748F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curtis H. Kilbourn and Tamara Kilbourn, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded June 12, 2006 in Instrument Number 1165851, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MTGLQ Investors, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 25/100 Dollars ($60,448.25) including interest at 9.29% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also described as follows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains and 81 links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, running thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 chains 66 links; thence West 3 chains and 75 links; thence South 2 chains 66 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534276 File No. 213.4018 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Gubernatorial candidate speaks at Lincoln Day Dinner by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Hoekstra was the keynote speaker at the Barry County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro in Hastings Friday evening. Hoekstra, who formally announced his candidacy March 30, has served the Michigan’s 2nd District congressman since 1993. He began his speech by saying that he was pleased to have a chance to address his “fellow Republicans” about how the party was going to “come back out of the wilderness and have an opportunity to lead at a national level and at a state level. “It is all about leadership, and it is all about vision,” he said. “When we’ve had leadership and we’ve had vision, we’ve had the opportunity to be successful. When we’ve had a lack of leadership and a lack of vision and clarity as to where we are going, it is when we have not been successful, and that is what we have seen both at the state and again at the federal level.” Hoekstra began by giving his views about national politics, specifically California 8th District Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and “what she knew, when she knew it, what she forgot and when she forgot it.” “It seems she has forgotten a lot lately with good measure. This seems to be a fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats, and that is on principal,” said Hoekstra. “One of our founding principals, and one of the principals Lincoln built his credibility on, was a plank of strong national security and moving forward. “I had an opportunity in January 2001 to be put on the intelligence committee for all of the wrong reasons,” said Hoekstra, who was the vice president of marketing for Herman Miller Furniture in Zeeland for 15 years. He said that when he went to Washington, D.C., in 1993, he wanted to focus on education and business issues because those were his passions. However, in 2000 he was passed over to become chairman of the education committee. With no experience in foreign policy or international affairs, he was appointed to the intelligence committee nine months before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. “For the next three and half to four years I spent 80 to 90 percent of my time working intelligence issues, trying to understand more about al-Qaida, exactly how this spy business works,” he said. “I’m learning all I can about intelligence, and in August 2004, I am put as chairman of the committee.” Hoekstra said there is a fundamental differ- ence in the approach presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have taken to intelligence. “In the 1990s, Bill Clinton gutted the intelligence community,” said Hoekstra. “He said that we’re going to have an intelligence community that is politically correct. If you’re in the business of stealing things, the business of stealing secrets and breaking other countries’ laws, there is nothing politically correct about the intelligence business. It is all politically incorrect unless you stop doing it. So, we stopped doing intelligence for most of the 1990s. “In 1995 and 1996 they implemented a policy called the Deutsch Doctrine, which said, if you work for the CIA and it’s your job to steal secrets and recruit spies, make sure that none of these people have criminal records or human rights violations, because if they do, we don’t want them spying for the United States. When is the last time you had an Eagle Scout turn on his country? It just doesn’t happen. What the end result is, we went blind until 9-11. We didn’t know much about al-Qaida. We didn’t know much about the threat that they posed. We didn’t know much about al-Qaida because the people in the caves with Osama bin Laden and the people sitting around the table with Saddam Hussein could never be recruited as spies. Bill Clinton gutted intelligence.” However, Hoekstra praised Bush’s response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. “George Bush only looked forward and never looked back, a distinct quality of leadership,” he said. “He never went back and blamed Bill Clinton, saying, ‘You left me with an intelligence community that really wasn’t providing us with much intelligence, and I’m going to blame this all on you.’ He was too big of a man to do that. He just said I’m going to forward. I’m going to take the hand that was dealt with me and I’m going to do everything I can to keep America safe, and we’re going to move forward. We are not going to get into this blame game. “So, we did a lot of things,” said Hoekstra, “We did a terrorist surveillance program. Yes, we did enhanced interrogation methods. We did do financial tracking. And, the end result is, after seven and half years, we have never been attacked on our homeland again because under George Bush and his leadership, we did things to keep America safe.” Hoekstra said he wanted to thank people who had served in the military and everyone else who understands that “war is a messy business.” “There is no way to go about it and do it neatly and cleanly,” he said. “We’ve tried to do BOARD, continued from page 1 suit and that he would pursue such action. As such, Hubka told the board that if Shellenbarger amends his lawsuit and sues Callton as a private citizen — as opposed to a county official — he would not approve of public funds being used for Callton’s defense. After the commissioners meeting, Callton said that if Shellenbarger sues him as a private citizen, the lawsuit will be “referred directly to a liability carrier, who then will appoint one of their lawyers to the case.” In other business, the board decided how to utilize $19,635 in federal stimulus funds. Commissioners voted to spend half of the amount on two in-car cameras for the sheriff’s department and use the remaining balance to help establish a drug-testing lab site for the adult drug court program. The board’s decision to use the remaining funds for the establishment of the lab is contingent upon all of the necessary funds being collected. In the event that the lab is not established, the board voted that the remaining funds would instead be used to purchase two additional in-car cameras. Commissioners voted to use $8,900 in funds from the Community Development Block Grant to connect plumbing located at 103 Thomas St. in Delton to the area’s sewer. The board approved requests by Tom Evans and Larry Lewis, the county’s prosecutor and assistant prosecutor, respectively, to use funds from Evans’ budget to attend educational programs in South Carolina. While the board did not take any legislative action pertaining to the Barry State Game Area, it voted to officially declare its support of the creation and implementation of a conservation plan for the area. Commissioners also approved the county’s 2010 budget calendar. ETHANOL PLANT, continued from page 1 acquired ethanol plants. “It takes a fair amount of time to work through the sales process for this size of facility. We look forward to making announcements on some of the remaining plants in the very near future,” noted DeBriyn. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Carbon Green BioEnergy was developed jointly by Carbon Green LLC and Energetix LLC. It is dedicated to optimizing biofuel production through management, energy efficiency and operational improvements. Focusing on biofuels, biomass and renewable energy, Carbon Green BioEnergy is committed to developing a competitive and lucrative market for its products by improving process efficiency and reducing emissions. Management of the facility will be led by CEO Mitch Miller, a 15-year veteran of the ethanol space with leadership roles at Corn Plus, Chippewa Valley Ethanol and Central Indiana Ethanol. He is joined by COO Jason Jerke, a chemical engineer with ethanol plant design and management experience and a veteran of the Department of Energy biomass program. For more information on Carbon Green BioEnergy, visit www.carbongreenllc.com. AgStar Financial Services, employs more than 610 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bioenergy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, tax services, accounting, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 13,000 stockholders. Visit www.agstar.com for more information. The background of the ethanol plant was reported last November in the Lakewood News when VeraSun, which owned the ethanol, plant filed for bankruptcy. When US BioEnergy, the original owners broke ground in Woodbury in September of 2005, many people in the area felt they were on the cusp of energy technology. Any remnants of that excitement were dealt a blow when the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2008. A “perfect storm” hit the ethanol plant last fall, fueled by lack of available credit and fluctuating prices of oil, gasoline, corn futures and corn. Oil went from $150-plus a barrel to $50, gas prices dropped from more than $4 a gallon to $1.60, and corn went from $6 a bushel in May to $8 a bushel in July to then about $3.50. Earlier in the year, VeraSun had locked itself into some $8-per-bushel contracts. Ethanol is not competitive with lower prices for oil, gas and corn. Woodbury was chosen as the site for the facility because of a plentiful supply of corn, natural gas and easy access to the railroad. The plant was projected to produce 45 million gallons of ethanol and 136,000 tons of dried distillers grains annually. Distillers grains are the product remaining after the ethanol is removed from the fermented corn mash and make a digestible protein and energy food source for ruminants, according to the Web site. Officials initially planned to use 16 million bushels of corn per year from farms within a 60-mile radius of Woodbury. When the plant opened in September of 2006, hundreds of people came to tour the facility including Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. everything we can to make it as neat and appropriate as possible, but mistakes happen and we’ve seen some of them.” Hoekstra said that Pelosi provides another type of lesson in leadership. “In September 2002, the Speaker of the House is briefed by the CIA. I was at CIA headquarters yesterday, and I read all the memorandum that are available about what happened during those briefings of 2002,” he said, noting that those memorandums make it “very clear” that those briefings included the types of enhanced interrogation methods used, how many people they were used on and what information was gained. “Now that this program comes out publicly, what is she (Pelosi) willing to do?” asked Hoekstra. “She is willing to say that the justice department attorneys that wrote the memos, that they should be prosecuted and they might be disbarred. She’s willing to say that people in the CIA, who carried out these programs and watched some of their friends die on the battlefield, that they may be eligible for prosecution. But, that she was briefed and since she was the minority leader of the House, she maybe was briefed but she really doesn’t remember. And, even if she really was, there isn’t much she can do about it. She’s more than willing to hold those people accountable without being accountable herself. That is just fundamentally wrong to throw the people who follow the orders under the bus, and those who approve and develop the strategy, to have them wash their hands ... that’s what this whole fight is about with the speaker and I have been out front about this.” Hoekstra said the first people who should answer to a congressional hearing should not be the people carrying out orders, but the ones who gave them. He questioned, why, if Pelosi thought the programs were so reprehensible, she did nothing to stop them until 2009. While Hoekstra praised Bush and his administration, he was critical of Obama. “Our president kept us safe and he did it in a bipartisan basis. Now look at what is going on,” he said. “Day three of the Obama administration he announces that he is going to close Gitmo. A lesson in leadership: If you are going to announce a goal, have a plan. Okay? It’s a little helpful.” Hoekstra drew on his marketing experience at Herman Miller to provide an example. “If I would have went into my boss at Herman Miller and said, ‘We’re going to sell a hundred thousand chairs this year; that’s my goal.’ he would have said, ‘What’s your plan to get that done?’ If I would have said, ‘I don’t know, but isn’t it a great goal?’ He would have said, ‘Why don’t you come back in a week and give me the plan that gets us to the goal?’ “The president just announced that he is either going to release or move 240 of the most dangerous people in the world within 12 months,” said Hoekstra. “We are now three and half months down the road, and we haven’t moved one. “We are talking to our friends in Europe, asking if they want to take them. They are saying, ‘Are you crazy? Do you know who these people are?’ It’s kind of like I say, ‘Yeah, I do. I can understand why you don’t want them ... I made a suggestion a while back that if the international community didn’t like the way we ran Gitmo, we should let the international community run it with us.” Hoekstra said he met with members of the British Parliament and they told him, “We don’t want to run Gitmo. We’re in a much better position if we can just criticize you and criticize how you handle it. By the way, the one person you transferred from Gitmo to us? Can we send him back? Because we don’t want him, and we don’t want any more like him. The Dutch have said the same thing.” Hoekstra said believes President Obama will close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison, “He will achieve his goal. I don’t know what he is going to do with this 240, but I do believe a good number of them will come on U.S. soil, be extended the full rights and privileges of the U.S. Constitution, which means if information that we received on the battlefield, information we received from interrogations and those types of things will not be admissible in court because they didn’t have an attorney there advising them of their rights, and the charges will then be thrown out, and they will be released on the streets of the United States. Vision. No plan.” Hoekstra also took Obama to task for saying that he will release additional photos of abuse in military prisons. “The question is, to what greater goal are you moving toward by releasing these photos?” he asked. “Is it going to make America safer. Is it going to make our troops safer? Or, is it going to put them in greater danger? And the answer is very clear: It will make all of those who hate us hate us a little more because we will publish these photos and they will be all over the media in the Middle East. “We have plans and tactics with no vision that will undercut our strategy of containing, confronting and defeating radical jihadism. I am very nervous about where this president is taking us in terms of national security,” said Hoekstra. “Now some of the Democrats and some of the talking heads in the media are saying, ‘Oh, you guys are just hoping for an attack so we can blame it on him.’ Absolutely, not. That is the worst possible thing. All I can tell you is with our experience on international issues that the types of things and the strategies ... this president is implementing will make our enemies see us as weak. They respect strength. They despise weakness. They are seeing weakness, and that makes us more vulnerable.” Hoekstra said this perceived weakness makes the likelihood that terrorists will try to attack the United States again would increase, while our Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Hoekstra speaks to Barry County Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson. tools to defeat them will be decreased. “The final casualty in this process is, as we hang the attorneys for the front lines of the CIA, the people in the intelligence community are no longer going to take risks because they’re going to be worried that they are going to be the next one to be thrown under the wheels of the bus by politicians in Congress or the office of the president. Who’s next?” asked Hoekstra. “We have an intelligence community that feels that there is no one covering their back. They will take no risk because it is their family, their lives and their reputation.” Hoekstra said legal memos that are being called into question now are being taken out of context. “They are being read in a totally different context than they were written. Remember they were written in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. We didn’t really understand al-Qaida and their capabilities,” he said. “We captured two or three of their top people, and we were trying to figure out whether or not we were going to be hit again. That is the environment in which these memos were written. Now these folks may potentially be disbarred ... Their reputation is destroyed and they are harassed in their communities. If you think other people in the community are going to take the risk that they’ve taken over the last hundred years to keep us safe, the answer is no. We are more vulnerable.” Hoekstra shifted his focus to national economics. “This is amazing to me. Republicans have the formula. We moved away from the formula. The formula is what we implemented in the contract with America, and you know what that is,” he said. “We cut taxes. We constrain spending. We reform government. And we grew the economy. And, when we got growth, and constraint spending, government revenues went (up), and we balanced the budget for four years in a row,” he said. “Isn’t it hard to believe that in 2000 we balanced the budget and now in 2009 we will have a deficit of $1.6 trillion? “As we follow the economic plans that are being put in place today, ... what’s happening with spending? Are we controlling spending? It’s outrageous. We passed a spending bill of $900 billion that we didn’t have the money for. Then we pass an appropriations bill to fund this through the rest of this year, through Sept. 30, increase government spending by 8 percent, and now we’re still going to do a supplemental bill that will increase spending by another $100 billion dollars. We’re going to pass that in the next couple of weeks. “What has the president said about the deficit? He is going to cut it in half. So what does that mean to us? It’s going to go from 500 to what, 250? Wrong. Let me tell you how math works in the days of No Child Left Behind, which is a program I did not vote for,” said Hoekstra. “The math is, the president said 2009, that is George Bush’s deficit although all spending starts in the House of Representatives, and the Democrats have controlled the House for the last two years in the Senate, but this is George Bush’s deficit. So, I have a deficit of $500 billion. I’m going to spend a trillion dollars, $9,000 billion dollars, so the deficit is now $1.4 trillion. I’m going to increase spending by 8 percent so its up to $1.55 trillion, and I’m going to do a supplemental, which is another $100 trillion, so now George Bush’s deficit is $1.6, $1.7 trillion. I’m going to cut the deficit in half so now its going to be about $850 billion ... That’s the Obama math.” Hoekstra said that the nation is now “looking at least six years of trillion-dollar deficits.” “I’m very concerned, and I think we all ought to be very concerned about what those kind of numbers mean to us and more importantly what they mean for our kids,” he said. “The formula we are now engaged in is we are engaged in spending. You are going to see tax increases. There is no way this is sustainable. There will be tax increases, I don’t know where, I don’t know how. They are going to occur. There will be tax increases, and the piece that is missing through all of this is what. “With Obama Motors, with Obama Life and Casualty, with Bank of Obama, what are we doing? We are telling all of these people to reform. Who’s not reforming and who’s not changing? There is absolutely no reform at the federal government. We are not reforming Medicare. We are not reforming Medicaid. Nothing,” he continued. “I’m just concerned about where we are headed from an economic standpoint as we are from a military standpoint because the programs that this president and his team are implementing are so fundamentally removed from what we believe as Republicans and what we believe as Conservatives. Our experience will tell us that these programs and these directions do not work.” Hoekstra then turned his attention briefly to state economics. “We have evidence at the national level that they don’t work. I was really hopeful that when the president was putting together his economic team and they were in Chicago, you remember the big square table and Jennifer Granholm was sitting right next to the president? I was going, ‘Yes!’ Because I was sure what he was going to do was, as ideas flowed in, he would be able to lean over to Jennifer and say (you know she’s always whispering into the microphone) he could whisper back to her and say, ‘Jennifer, did you try this in Michigan?’ And, when she’d say, ‘Yes,’ He would say, ‘Okay guys, they tried it in Michigan, it didn’t work. We’re not going to try it in Washington,’ But, what we’re finding is, he’s saying, ‘Did you try this in Michigan?’ She’s saying, ‘Yes,’ and he’s saying, ‘Great, we’ll try it Washington,’” said Hoekstra. “I’m not sure when Patty (Birkholz) gets done in the Senate in 2010 there will be much left to cut in the budget. You’re going to have to go through and cut out maybe another billion dollars next year. I think you have plenty of opportunity in Lansing to reform government, to innovate, because we can no longer afford to think inside the box.” Hoekstra went on to say that Michigan leads the nation in unemployment. “We can’t think about tweaking Lansing. We need major surgery and overhaul in Lansing,” he said. “For those of us who live here, we know this state is much better than where we are currently performing. We are an underperforming state. You need vision. You need clarity. You need reform and you need a plan to change the state, and that’s what I’m going to be working on the next 12 to 18 months to put it in place by the time we get to a primary in 2010, to say, ‘These are the resources, these are the capabilities, this is the vision I have for Michigan. This Continued next page HCB, Miller offer a homebuyers workshop and home tour Hastings City Bank and Miller Real Estate are partnering to offer a homebuyers workshop and mortgage seminar Tuesday, May 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This will take place at the Hastings branch of Hastings City Bank in the community room. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their credit profile reviewed; discuss mortgage products and qualifications; learn about the current real estate market; and learn about the first-time homebuyers tax credit. This seminar is offered free to the community. Reserve a seat by calling 269-945-9535. Once attendees have learned the basics of purchasing a home, Hastings City Bank and Miller Real Estate will host a free tour Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. of currently available affordable homes in the Barry County area. Lunch will be provided by Metropolitan Title Company in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. “There are many homes on the market today that can be bought for a very reasonable price,” said Ken Krum, vice president of retail banking. “Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking at the possibility of investment properties, this is a great time to buy.” The tour is open to the community. Seating is limited, so reservations must be made at 269-945-9535. Barry County Transit will provide transportation. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 17 Four vehicles stolen in city in one week The Hastings Police Department is investigating four motor vehicle thefts reported between May 5 and 12 within the city. One of the vehicles has been recovered. A suspect has been arrested in a vehicle theft that occurred May 11 in the 100 block of East Court Street. A Hastings woman parked her 1997 Pontiac Grand Am in front of Razor’s Edge and was inside the business for about a half hour. When she went to leave, she found that her vehicle had been stolen and she contacted police. Five hours later, her vehicle was stopped by a Grand Ledge police officer for speeding, and within minutes, the suspect found himself in a pair of handcuffs and on his way to jail. Justin Laws, 17, from Hastings, was placed under arrest for being in possession of stolen property and lodged in the Eaton County Jail. Laws is facing additional felony charges out of Hastings for motor vehicle theft. A pickup truck that was for sale in the 300 block of West State Street was reported as stolen by the owner the morning of May 5. In this incident, a possible suspect had looked at and drove the vehicle the previous afternoon. He told the owner he wanted to buy it, but to date, has not contacted the owner. Investigators believe the suspect possibly used number identifiers from the vehicle to duplicate a key. He is described as being a white male in his late 30s, about six feet, two inches tall, having a thin build, with blond/red hair and a small mustache. He was driving a green S-10 pickup with a cap on it. The stolen vehicle is a 2004 GMC 2500 crew cab diesel pickup truck, Charcoal gray in color, with a chrome bug shield on the front. Another vehicle was taken from the Kmart parking lot. In this incident, an employee of Kmart parked his vehicle on the east side of the garden center April 9 at 8 a.m., and when he left work at 6 p.m., his car was missing. The vehicle is described as a white 1992 Dodge Spirit, having rusty sides, with the paint missing on the back roof area. The owner did not leave the keys inside the vehicle, but a spare key may have been left in the trunk lock. The department also is investigating the theft of a 1994 red and silver Dodge Ram pickup truck that was taken from a private lot in the 800 block of West Apple Street. The incident was reported during the early evening hours of May 12, and it appears the suspect(s) may have had a portable air tank and used it to fill the vehicle’s tires, which were flat. Evidence at the scene indicates the vehicle was dragged and possibly taken by means of a car hauler or trailer since the keys were not in the vehicle. The police department reminds citizens to never leave their keys inside vehicles and to lock the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. The unrecovered vehicles have been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-3109031. School districts statewide embrace transparency; roadblocks remain in West Michigan Utica Community Schools, the second largest public school district in Michigan, has posted its check register online for taxpayer inspection after being requested to do so by Kenneth M. Braun, director of the Mackinac Center’s ongoing “Show Michigan the Money” transparency project. Dearborn Public Schools, with the fifth highest student count statewide, has done the same. “Putting the checkbook online was the next step in being open with all the information we can provide to our taxpayers,” said Dearborn Superintendent Brian Whiston. “We will continue to look for ways to be totally transparent in how we operate and how we spend the taxpayers’ resources.” Braun praised Whiston for setting a Show Michigan the Money record by responding favorably within three minutes to a general email requesting an online check register from all Wayne County school districts. In addition to an online checkbook register, Howell Superintendent Theodore Gardella provides podcasts of the school board meetings. “You need not leave your home or pick up a phone to know what the Howell Board of Education is doing and spending,” said Braun. “Superintendent Gardella isn’t just providing more information because we asked him, he’s showing that Howell is seeking ways to be even more open. Every district in Michigan would be fortunate to have such leadership.” At least nine of Michigan’s 20 largest public school districts, including half of the 28 Oakland County districts, now provide online check registers. At least one of every seven Michigan public school students now attends a district that provides such online access to its expenditure details. A comprehensive list of school districts that have posted their checkbook registers online can be found at www.mackinac.org. The River Rouge School District told Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Braun that it is interested in providing check registers in the near future. And earlier this year, the newly appointed emergency financial manager of the Detroit Public Schools announced his intention to put that district’s expense register online. “Reading the list of schools with open checkbooks now takes as long as reading the school closings on the morning of a snowstorm,” said Braun. “Districts that are not thinking of doing this right away may soon find themselves as the conspicuous exceptions in an area where sunshine rules.” A notable exception to the transparency tide has been school districts in West Michigan. Replicating a successful approach used with Oakland and Macomb County schools, the Show Michigan the Money Project sent an online check register request to every district in Wayne, Ottawa and Kent counties as part of Sunshine Week in March. The Wayne County requests, as with Oakland and Macomb counties before them, quickly revealed a number of districts that either wanted to provide online check registers or were already doing so. Requests sent to Ottawa and Kent counties — with the exception of one district that is considering it — have produced no other favorable responses and no known posting of check registers. Continued from previous page is the plan to get there, and this the kind of abilities and the kind of tactics’ if we are going to turn this state around.” Hoekstra said the basic formula is, “Reform government. Keep it small. Limit taxes and strong leadership that says, ‘We are going to grow our way out of this problem.’” Hoekstra said that Michigan has become a “no-growth state where people have equated growth with evil. That going to have more strip malls, that means we’re going to have some more green space carved up. We don’t need to carve up more green space because we’ve got a lot of empty factories and those types of things. But, where we’ve said, ‘growth is bad,’” he said. “As we are not growing, we are jeopardizing things that are important to Michigan — our commitment to the environment ... or commitment to our kids because we don’t have enough money to fund our education system. We don’t have the money to maintain our infrastructure, and we are losing our most valuable asset. We are losing our kids.” “We are losing our kids because when they are graduating, there are no high-quality, highpaying jobs for them, so they go other places,” he said. “I’m seeing it in my family. I hear it from seniors. It’s happening to their grandkids. I talk to parents and they say, ‘We are going through the same thing you are, Pete.’ Our kids are leaving the state because there are no jobs, We can and we need to bring growth back so our kids will stay here and we can attract other people, kids from other states. We will steal their valuable assets and have them come to Michigan.” Hoekstra said that the future of Michigan doesn’t start in Washington, D.C., or Lansing. “I do know that the future of Michigan begins with people in rooms like this. Republicans’ fundamental belief, we don’t believe in Washington, we don’t believe in Lansing, we believe in the people of the grassroots because that’s what makes this country great. My campaign is going to be focused on unleashing the potential of the state of Michigan so we can take this state back and we can make this state what we want it to be.” Approximately 80 supporters attended this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner where Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton gave the tradition Lincoln Day program, “Reflections on Abraham Lincoln,” focusing on quotes and quips from the nation’s 16th president appropriate for today’s political climate. Other guests at the dinner included state representatives Brain Calley and Rick Jones and State Sen. Patty Birkholz. POLICE BEAT Gas station bandits caught in Wayland Hastings Police have identified two suspects who were involved in larceny complaints that occurred at the Family Fare and Admiral gas stations reported in midApril. The suspects, Stacy Swisher, 29, and Deborah Williams, 37, both from Benton Harbor, are suspected of taking property from the businesses and then returning the merchandise for cash refunds on at least two separate occasions. On May 5, the Wayland Police Department arrested two suspects involved in the same type of incident in that city. The suspects were positively identified from the store security footage taken in Hastings in April. The two women were arrested and lodged at the Allegan County Jail and are facing several charges of larceny by false pretenses in Hastings. Suspect might need a manicure Hastings Police responded to a domestic violence complaint in the 300 block of East North Street May 5. The responding officer talked with the individuals involved and noted obvious injuries to a 34-year-old victim whose girlfriend attacked him during an argument. The suspect, who was identified as Lisa Hallada, 29, from Hastings, admitted to officers that she had scratched the victim’s face during the argument. Hallada was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Hopeful customer takes items from Middleville store A misdemeanor warrant was issued by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for Ronald Albert Nash, 78, of Freeport, on charges of retail fraud. Barry County deputies were called to the Middleville Shell gas station on April 3, after the cashier called dispatch to report a shoplifter. The cashier told authorities that this was not the first instance of Nash lifting items from the store. Upon arrival, a deputy asked Nash if he had any items in his pockets. Nash told the deputy he did not have any stolen items on his person. An employee informed the deputy that Nash had already taken the items to his van parked outside. Nash retrieved the items which included a camera and box of condoms. Upon questioning, Nash said he wasn’t sure why he lifted the items, he had the money to purchase them and did not particularly need the items he took. Thief flees so fast, footwear flies Vandals broke into a 1995 Thunderbird parked outside a residence in Middleville April 23. The white male, approximately five feet, seven inches, tall with medium build and short dark hair, managed to remove the car stereo before being discovered and chased by the resident. During his flight, the suspect left behind a red and white Reebok tennis shoe. Fear of losing ride causes driver to bolt While waiting at a red light at Arlington Street in Middleville, a Thornapple Township EMS worker observed an ATV traveling northbound on Arlington. The driver of the recreational vehicle was not wearing a helmet and proceeded to roll the ATV near the corner. The EMS worker activated his lights and moved next to the ATV. He contacted Barry County Dispatch and then asked the driver if he needed medical assistance. The driver refused any assistance and proceeded to turn the ATV over. The EMS worker advised the driver that leaving the scene was the wrong thing to do, since authorities were on their way. The driver answered, “I know, but they will impound my ATV.” The driver was observed driving off on the ATV to a residence on Thornton Street. Broken light leads to triple trouble Travis Allen Traister, 26, of Bellevue, was stopped by a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy for a defective headlight April 30. After running Traister’s information, the deputy discovered that Traister had an outstanding warrant from the Springfield Police Department. The deputy also found an open beer container in the vehicle that was still cold to the touch and five unopened cans of beer. COURT NEWS Matthew Merridith McKelvey, 24, of Hastings was charged with possession of marijuana and driving while license suspended. This was his second offense for both charges. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ordered McKelvey to serve 30 days in jail and suspended his license for 365 days, restricted after 30 days, and one month of probation. McKelvey also was ordered to pay $378 in costs. He was arrested in Dowling March 26 after a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted McKelvey driving without his seatbelt fastened. Albert James Parker, 38, of Grand Rapids was charged with one count of child support, failure to pay, habitual offender. Parker was sentenced to six months in jail and 60 months of probation by Judge Fisher on circuit court. The balance of his jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of $2,620. Stemming from a Feb. 24 incident, Gregory Michael Bergeron, 24, pleaded guilty to charges of larceny in a building. Bergeron was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Fisher in district court and 24 months of probation. As part of his probation, Bergeron will report once a week for 90 days and complete 40 hours of community service. He also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, $68 in state costs, $60 to crime victim rights and $240 in probation fees. James Carl-Kraft Walterhouse, 23, of Hastings was brought up on felony charges in 56B District Court by Judge Fisher. He was charged with one count of fleeing from an officer, third offense, and one count of assaulting, resisting, obstructing a police officer. Walterhouse was sentenced to a minimum of 30 months on the first count and a minimum of 12 months in prison to be served concurrently. He also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, $60 to crime victim rights and $136 in state costs. Walterhouse also must pay $6,143 in restitution to the family that was injured when he crashed his van into their house March 20. The records state that Walterhouse was traveling at 95 mph hour when he smashed into the living room of the residence. Carrie Leigh Risner, 31, of Dowling was charged in circuit court to serve six months in jail for possession of a controlled substance. She also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, $60 to crime victim rights and $60 in state costs. Her driver’s license was suspended for one year, and she was ordered to participate in substance abuse counseling. �Page 18 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK baseball busts out of slump against the Lions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley’s varsity baseball teams are trying to get things straightened out as the regular season winds down and district tournaments approach. Both were a little shaky on Tuesday, as the host Panthers swept a Kalamazoo Valley Association double header from the Lions. The Panthers won game one 6-3 then took game two 9-5. “We’re just so inconsistent,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “Friday night we went down to Constantine. We lost 2-1, but we made great plays. Last night, we fielded the ball behind (pitcher Kyle Fisher). Today we boot it, we don’t hit, and we watch pitches.” Delton only needed five hits to score its 95 game two win. The Panthers put together a five run second inning, then added three runs in the third and one more in the fourth. The bottom of the Panther order sparked the rally as number five hitter Jeff Bissett led off with a walk. Number seven hitter Thad Calkins eventually drove in Bissett with an RBI single. CJ Anderson added a single and would score in the inning, and Sam Hoff and Chris Horrocks also added runs after reaching on Lion mistakes. Bissett had a single to start the third run rally for the Panthers as well, the only hit of the three-run inning for Delton. A single by Darrin Pursley with one-out in the fourth, and a two-out single by Anderson later in the inning were the only other Delton hits. Kyle Burns took the loss for the Lions, striking out three and walking three in three and two thirds. Brandon Cosgrove gave up a single to the first batter he faced, then he and teammate Levi Westendorp shut the Panthers down the rest of the night. Maple Valley managed just six singles off Panther pitcher Quinn Seaver, one each for Cody Brumm, Kyle Fisher, Brandon Cosgrove, Jordan Sprague, James Samann, and Coty Franklin. Cosgrove had an RBI single as part of the Lions’ three run-rally in the seventh that cut the Panther lead down to four runs. The first four Lion runners reached base to start the bottom of the sixth, but Maple Valley couldn’t get even one run out of it. Seaver went the distance on the mound for Delton, striking out eight and walking seven. “In this high school game, we have so many games in a row that it all depends on how your rotation ends up and who you end up pitching,” said Delton head coach Bill Humphrey. “A lot of guys are asked to do things they might not be used to, and they have to step up.” Humphrey liked what he saw from Seaver in game two, and his game one pitcher Brennan Smith. Smith threw the first six innings in game one, striking out four and walking two. He allowed just five of the Delton Kellogg third baseman Cody Warner charges in on a ground ball during the sixth inning of game two against Maple Valley Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions’ six hits. Quinn Seaver pitches for the Panthers in the top of the fifth inning of game two Tuesday evening against Maple Valley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Smith and Sever both had a pair of singles Delton Kellogg first baseman Anthony Shoup tries to tag out Maple Valley’s Cody Brumm as he dives back to the bag following a line drive in the seventh inning of game one at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cosgrove had three of those six hits, a pair of singles and a double off of the Panthers’ Brad Meyers in the seventh. Delton had just rallied for four runs in the top of the sixth, to pull in front 6-2. Seaver, Bissett, and Shoup started off the sixth inning attack with singles. A walk to Meyers drove in Delton’s first run of the inning. Gavin Brinley followed with a two run single and Smith drove in a run with another single. in game one for Delton. Franklin was hit with the loss. Westendorp came on to record the final three quick outs in the sixth, after the Panthers’ scored their four runs off him. Franklin struck out six, and walked two in his five innings of work. Delton had eight hits off of him. The Lions came into the double header on a high, after Fisher threw a no-hitter Monday afternoon against Springport, the first of his varsity career. Maple Valley scored a 3-0 nonconference victory. Fisher struck out ten, and a pair of Lion errors accounted for the only two Spartan base runners. “I got a lot of ground balls. The curve ball started working. I haven’t thrown my curve ball very well all year.” “I wasn’t trying to throw it too hard. That’s mostly what Carp (coach Carpenter) and coach (Jeff) Fisher said. They said I was using my legs more,” said Fisher. Coach Carpenter said, “he got ahead early in the counts. He threw strikes, and he didn’t overthrow.” A Cosgrove double to start the second inning ignited a three-run Lion rally. Franklin and Burns had RBI singles in the inning, and Fisher drove in the final run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Fisher was 2-for-2 at the plate as well. Burns, Cosgrove, Franklin, and Tyler Franks finished with a single each. “We had good defense. I had ten strike outs. Everyone played well. Everyone fielded their position quite well. We had five hits in the game. That’s been the thing we’ve been struggling with,” said Fisher. Last Friday, the Lions fell 2-1 to Constantine in KVA action. Maple Valley had just three hits off the Falcons. Burns walked to open the game, and came around to score on an RBI single from Fisher. Burns added a single in the third and Cosgrove one in the seventh of the only Lion offense. Pitcher Michael Paisley took the loss for the Lions despite only allowing three hits and three walks through six innings of work. He struck out two and gave up two earned runs. The Falcons got both their runs in the bottom of the fifth. Delton split a KVA double header with Schoolcraft Friday, winning game one 15-5 then falling 16-3 in the second. The game one win ended a nine-game Delton losing skid. Shoup led the Delton attack with a bases loaded triple in a seven-run fourth inning. He also had a double and a sacrifice fly in the game and drove in a total of five runs. Everybody got involved in the attack for Delton. Horrocks had three hits, including an RBI triple, Seaver had two hits and an RBI, Pursley hit a two-run triple, Gavin Brinley had two hits and an RBI, Thad Calkins had two hits including an RBI double, and Taylor Kingsley even had two steals including one of home. Meyers scattered ten Eagle hits to garner his third victory of the season. Christopher Wise took the loss for Schoolcraft. In game two, Schoolcraft came back with a vengeance. The Eagles put together a 14-hit onslaught, and batted around in three of the six innings scoring four or more runs in each of those innings. Chris Schwartz pitched a complete game to capture the victory for Schoolcraft. Chris Horrocks (2-2) took the loss for the Panthers. Calkins had two hits in the loss, and CJ Anderson had an RBI triple. Calkins had a solid defensive game two, with six putouts including a diving catch in right center field that saved a couple runs. Last Wednesday, Plainwell scored a 10-0 non-conference win over the Panthers. Delton and Maple Valley won two in KVA Tuesday Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team scored a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association victories Tuesday afternoon, knocking off Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian. The Delton boys topped Pennfield 79-58 and the Comets 127-10. The maroon and white Panthers won the final five events on the track, capped off by the team of Jordan Bourdo, Tyler Bourdo, Matt Ingle, and Casey Overbeek winning the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 40 seconds. The run started with Ingle winning the 300meter hurdles in 46.74 seconds. Tyler Bourdo then won the 800 in 2:09, Tim Brauer the 200meter dash in 24.40 seconds, and Ryan Watson won the 3200-meter run in 10:50. Ingle won all four of the events he partici- Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd cruises across the finish line well ahead of the pack in the 200-meter dash Friday at Olivet College’s Comet High School Invitational. Burd won the 200 and set a new school record in winning the 400-meter dash as well. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Strohbusch hurls the shot Friday at Olivet College. She finished second in the event with a top throw of 32-2 in the finals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) pated in, also winning the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.03 seconds and the pole vault by clearing 12 feet. The only other win in the field on the day for Delton came from Trevor Curtice, who won the discus at 103-8.5. Watson was a two-time winner in individual events, also taking the 1600-meter run in 4:56.66. The team of Tyler Bourdo, Jordan Bourdo, Nick Rendon, and Watson won the 3200-meter relay to start the day in 8:48.96. Delton will be a part of the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Constantine this Friday, then will head to Constantine again next Wednesday for the KVA Championship Meet. Last Friday, the Panthers finished fourth at the Olivet College Comet High School Invitational. The Panthers’ KVA rivals from Maple Valley took the day’s championship with 151 points. Holt was second with 113 points, followed by Traverse City West 112, Delton 86, Lansing Everett 74, and Bellevue 35. Janson Fluty had the lone championship on the day for Delton Kellogg. He won the shot put with a throw of 41-10. Ingle also had a good day for the Panthers, placing second in the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.76, third in the 300-meter hurdles in 41.76, and second in the pole vault at 12-0. His teammate Jon Kelley was third in the pole vault at 11-6. Maple Valley won five events on the day. Nick Thurlby bested Ingle in both hurdle races, winning the 110-meter event in 15.38 and the 300 in 39.33. Jeff Burd set a new school-record in winning the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.57, and also won the 200-meter dash in 22.45. The Lions had four of the seven scorers in the 400, with Brandon Vaughan placing fourth in 54.32, Josh Hall fifth in 54.38, and Justin Kennedy seventh in 55.24. Delton’s Robbie Wandell broke up that pack, placing sixth in 55.22. Having great 400 runners translated into a win in the 1600-meter relay as well for Maple See DELTON TRACK, next page Saxon alumni baseball game will be May 25 The 33rd Annual Saxon Alumni Baseball game will be played Memorial Day, May 25, at 1 p.m. on Hastings High School’s Johnson Field. All Saxon varsity baseball graduates are invited to come and play in the game. Warmup will begin at 11:15 a.m. with batting practice starting at 11:30. Former Saxon head coach Bernie Oom said, “come out and have fun and renew some old memories. If you don’t feel you can play, come and coach base or just say hi. Bring your families.” Last year, the odd numbered graduating years’ team scored a 7-5 victory. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 19 Saxon baseball stays within reach of Gold leader It took 16 innings, but the Saxon varsity baseball team scored a double header sweep of Grand Rapids Catholic Central in O-K Gold Conference action last Thursday. The light was fading as Nick Wallace led off the bottom of the ninth inning of game two with a walk. Dylan Downs followed with a walks and Eric Pettengill singled to load the bases. Riley McLean then singled home the winning run, with his fifth hit of the game, in a 5-4 Saxon victory. Hastings had already won game one 6-3. “Throughout the season there are going to be games that define a team’s character, and both of these games today did exactly that,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “We (the coaching staff) could not be more proud of how these guys responded after dropping two games last week to Caledonia. They played with poise, with passion and with great determination today and what more can you ask from this group of young men. They have put in the time, the effort, and the work, and it is paying off for them.” The Saxons improved to 7-3 in the conference with the wins, and are just a game back of league leading Forest Hills Eastern. Hastings closes the league season with a double header against Thornapple Kellogg this afternoon and then one at South Christian Tuesday. Trent Brisboe survived a rough start to go eight innings in game two. He gave way to Matt Feldpausch, who picked up his second win of the season in closing out the top of the ninth. Catholic Central built a 4-1 in the first two innings. Hastings came back to tie the contest in the bottom of the third. Brad Hayden had an RBI double and Greg Heath an RBI single in the rally, after a walk by Pettengill and a single by McLean to start the inning. McLean had five singles in the game. Brisboe finished with a double and a single. Hastings broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the sixth inning of game one, Brisboe led off with The Saxons’ Matt Feldpausch drives the ball down into the dirt during his team’s contest with Battle Creek Lakeview at the 14th Annual Wooden Bat Classic Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) a single, went to second on a sacrifice bunt form Feldpausch, then scored on a Hayden double. Hayden eventually came home on an RBI single from Dylan McKay. The Saxons added an insurance run in the top of the seventh, as Dylan Downs led off with a base hit, went to second on a sacrifice bunt from Pettengill, and then scored on a base hit from McLean. McLean shut down the Cougars on the mound the rest of the way. He pitched the complete game to bump his record up to 6-2. He scattered ten hits and struck out seven, and got some defensive help along the way that including a highlight reel play by Brisboe. McLean also had a triple and two RBI’s in the game one win. Brisboe and McKay had two hits each. Heath, Trevor Heacock, Hayden, and McKay all had single RBI’s. Hastings followed up those two wins by finishing second at their annual Wooden Bat Classic Saturday. The Saxons and Battle Creek Lakeview were clearly the class of the field. The Saxons topped Wyoming Lee 10-0 in game one, while Lakeview started the day with a 12-0 victory over Lee. Lakeview then scored a 2-0 victory over the Saxons to earn the day’s championship. The Spartans scored once in the first and once in the second, then used good pitching to hold off the Saxons who had actually outhit their visitors 8-6. “We were disappointed that we couldn’t string together a big inning in the finals against Lakeview, but each time we got something going we were never able to cash in.” said Evans. Pettengill turned in a solid pitching performance for the Saxons, allowing just six hits. Only two of those six came after the second inning. He struck out five. Feldpausch, McLean, and Heath had tow hits each. Heath and McLean both had doubles. Hastings also got a triple from Hayden and a single from Heacock. “We got two great pitching performances from Matt (Feldpausch) and Eric (Pettengill) today,” Evans said. “Actually it was good that we even played today given the weather conditions in the first two games, but the kids really look forward to this tournament and a chance to hit with the wooden bats. It sure adds another dimension to the game, something the metal bats have taken away.” The Saxons had to fight through the rain and sloppy conditions to top the Lee Rebels in six innings in game one. The Hastings offense pounded out 14 hits in the game ,with McLean and Brisboe leading the way with three hits each. McLean had a pair of doubles and four RBI’s. Brisboe had one double and two RBI’s. Pettengill and Hayden had two hits each, and Downs, Heath, Heacock, and Wallace had one apiece. Feldpausch (3-1) threw the three-hit, complete game, shut-out for the win. He was tough the entire game, striking out three along the way and only allowing two runners to reach in one inning. Eric Pettengill pitches for the Saxons during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Battle Creek Lakeview in the final game of the 14th Annual Wooden Bat Classic in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon soccer scores win over Wayland The Saxons’ Meghan VanZyl steps in to try and take the ball off the feet of a Wayland attacker during last Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The lead got away from the Saxon varsity girls’ soccer team a couple times last Wednesday against Wayland, but Hastings kept taking it back. With just 1:32 left in the game, Ali Howell broke a 2-2 tie by beating a pair of Wayland defenders on the outside and then the Wildcat keeper with a shot just inside the front post. Haley Wagner earned the assist on Howell’s goal. The Saxons had led 1-0 and then 2-1 against the Wildcats. “We had a few errors, but they were big ones which cost us goals,” said Saxon head coach Sarah Smith. “I’m glad my girls continued to play and not give up, which is something we have struggled with since spring break.” Meghan VanZyl put the Saxons up 1-0 with just under ten minutes left in the first half, with assists going to Taylor Carpenter and Marie Hoffman on the goal. Wayland managed to tied the game at one in the second half, then VanZyl untied it again with her second goal of the game off an assist from Jenny Feldpausch with 11 minutes left. The Wildcats though quickly evened the score again. Aside from a mistake here or there, the Saxon defense was tough led by Veronica Hayden and Ashley Purdun. They were supported by Kelsey Devroy and Wagner. “This was a pick me up game for us,” said Smith. “We lost to South Christian Friday, which we were in that game so that was a little disheartening, but the girls came back tough and played to the end which is all I could ask.” “In the first half you could see Wayland struggling and my girls were playing awesome moving the ball up the field.” Saxon goalkeeper Emily Doherty stopped the only real Wildcat threat in the first half. The Wildcats picked up their play in the second. “Wayland came out tough, and you could tell they were playing with more heart,” Smith said. Hastings is now 4-7 in the O-K Gold Conference this season after suffering tough losses to two of the league’s top teams, Forest Hills Eastern and Caledonia, since the win over the Wildcats. The Saxons return to action at Thornapple Kellogg on Monday, then close the league season at home against South Christian next Wednesday. Saxon defender Veronica Hayden heads the ball out of her team’s end of the field Monday at Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DELTON TRACK, continued from previous Maple Valley managed two wins in the field to go along with its 11 wins on the track. Dustin Houghton took the discus at 115-6 and Kennedy the pole vault at 13-6. Thurlby won both hurdle races, winning the 110’s in 15.0 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 39.47. He also won the 200meter dash in 22.91. Burd won the 100-meter dash in 11.13, the 400 in 52.31, and the 800 in 1:57.66. The Panthers’ Casey Overbeek closes in on the finish line in the 200-meter dash Friday at Olivet College’s Comet High School Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) In the distance races, Brad Laverty took the 1600-meter race with a time of 4:53.14 and Josh Perkins the 3200-meter run in 10:51.93. Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams flies around the corner in the 200-meter dash at Olivet College Friday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 07521503 Valley. The Lion team finished in 3:24.90. Lansing Everett teams won the two sprint relays, taking the 400-meter relay in 43.32 and the 800-meter relay in 1:31.11 Holt took the 3200-meter relay in 8:21.86. The Lions were third in the 400-meter relay and the 800meter relay, and second in the 3200-meter event. The Delton Kellogg girls stood out in the hurdle events Friday, with Katie Searles wining the 100-meter hurdles in 16.66 seconds, and teammate Hannah Williams wining the 300-meter hurdles in 48.66 Searles was second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.81 seconds, and Andrea Polley placed fifth in 53.12. Williams also placed second in the 200meter dash, with a time of 27.00 and won the long jump at 15-5. Sarah Strohbusch had a big day in the throws, placing fourth in the discus with a mark of 90-2, and with a second place finish in the shot put at 32-2. Holt’s Kayla Walworth won both throwing event, covering 98-3 in the discus and 40-1 in the shot put. The lone victory for the Maple Valley girls came from Elizabeth Stewart in the 400-meter dash. She finished in 1:01.69. In the pole vault, the Lions’ Karlee Mater was second at 9-6 and Stacey Fasset third at 8-6. The Lion boys scored another pair of KVA wins Tuesday, topping Olivet 90-47 and Parchment 120-17 at Parchment High School. The Eagles edged the Lion boys by eight tenths of a second in the 400-meter relay to spoil a sweep on the track. The Lions won the 800-meter relay in 1:32.52, the 1600-meter relay in 3:34.70, and the 3200-meter relay in 8:30.25. �Page 20 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons and Trojans share the load, earn Gold titles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor That’s the power of choice, or at least having choices to make. Hastings varsity boys’ track and field team and Thornapple Kellogg’s girls’ team both won O-K Gold Conference Championships in Middleville on Saturday. The Saxons outscored second place Grand Rapids Catholic Central by more than 41 points, while the Trojans topped the second place Catholic Central girls by 50 points. Depth was the key for both teams, and athletes who were willing to do whatever their coaches thought was best for the team. It was no surprise that Saxon senior Ryan Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway takes off in the 1600-meter relay after getting the baton from teammate Danielle Fredenburg Saturday afternoon at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Burgdorf raced to conference championships in the 100-meter dash (10.46 seconds), the 200-meter dash (21.76), and helped the Saxon 800-meter relay team to a conference championship in 1 minute 31.53 seconds. Instead of running in the 400-meter relay, part way through the season Burgdorf started running in the 400-meter run. He won a conference championship there too, finishing in 50.03. “I always kind of wanted to run it,” Burgdorf said of the 400. “ It’s less of a worry than a 4X100. You’ve got to worry about dropping the baton in the relay. In the 400, you’ve just got to worry about crossing the line.” The Saxons figured they’d guarantee themselves the points in the 400, and still tack on a few in the 400-meter relay. The Hastings’ team of Marcus Chase, Chase DelCotto, Josh Coenen, and Phil VanZyl managed a second place finish in the 400-meter relay with a time of 45.51, just a second behind the Catholic Central foursome of Chiduo Kanu, Austin DeWildt, Bronson hill, and Dan Quinn which won the race (44.46). The Saxons were the only team to have an entirely different 400- and 800-meter relay team. Burgdorf was joined by Spencer Rhodes, Pat Loew, and Dustin Bateson in winning the 800-meter relay. That’s depth. “We’re much better than last year,” Bateson said. “We didn’t finish first in everything, but we just so many people taking fourths, fifths, and sixths.” “We’ve got a little bit (of a weakness) in the pole vault and maybe depth in the distance,” said Hastings’ head coach Paul Fulmer. “The field events are starting to come on, which really helps us out.” Hastings got a huge boost from its trio of discus throwers. Justin Jevicks won the conference championship with a new personal record throw of 139 feet 7 inches. His teammates Brandan Bower (134-8) and Jordan Allen (133-6) placed second and third in the event. Jevicks was also second in the shot put (45-10) and Allen third (42-2). “We’ve been working real hard in practice all week,” said Jevicks. “We’ve been working on our form a lot more and doing a lot of drills.” The Saxons’ Gabby Eaton moves away from the crowd at the exchange zone during the 1600-meter relay Saturday afternoon at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet hosted by Thornapple Kellogg High School. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) They were still working on throws after their competition was through Saturday, and their competitors had gone to find shelter from the rain that fell all morning long in Middleville. The sun came out as the running event finals began. Rhodes earned the Saxons’ only other conference title on the track, taking the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 41.85 seconds. The only event the Hastings’ boys didn’t score in on the day was the 800-meter race. Hastings finished the day with 145.66 points. Catholic Central was second with 104.33, followed by South Christian 78, Caledonia 67, Wayland 58, Forest Hills Eastern 35, Thornapple Kellogg 31, and Ottawa Hills 8. It is the Saxons first conference championship since winning the O-K White Conference in 1998. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls won their first conference title since 2004 on Saturday, finishing with 150 points. Catholic Central was second with 100 points, followed by Forest Hills Eastern 95, South Christian 75, Hastings 37, Caledonia 36, Wayland 34, and Ottawa Hills 0. “This is the first time (winning a conference title) for this group,” said TK girls’ coach Tammy Benjamin. “They are just very unselfish. They will do whatever it takes for the team to do better.” Like Fulmer, Benjamin had choices. “This is the first year I really didn’t know until Wednesday night who would run the relays. I have five or six kids who could run and we’d still finish first or second in the relays.” The Trojans did finish first or second in all four of the relays. The lone win came from the 1600-meter relay team of Emma Ordway, Danielle Fredenburg, Stephanie Betcher, and Hana Hunt which finished the last race of the day in 4:15.14. They were seven seconds ahead of the second place team from Catholic Central. Ordway also won the 400-meter dash in 58.92, the 200-meter dash in 26.17, and was second in the 100 with a time of 12.58. Catholic Central’s Amanda Hollern won the 100 in 12.36, and was second to Ordway in the 200 in 26.62. “She beat me today then I came back and got her in the 200,” said Ordway. “I was really excited I got out and beat her in the 200. My starts are usually terrible. If you watch the 100, I’m the last one out of the blocks every time. I worked on that a lot for today. It’s supposed to be such a natural reaction. I get out fine, it’s just that my reaction time is so slow.” Those three events where Ordway was a part of a first place finish and the 3200-meter run where Allyson Winchester took first in 11:24.14 by edging out FHE’s Alyssa Dyer (11:31.59) and South Christian’s Kelsey Burgess (11:41.18) were the only four events the Trojans won on the day. Catholic Central and Forest Hills Eastern’s teams both won five events, but didn’t have the depth to keep up with TK. “We did amazing today that’s for sure,” Ordway said. “It was kind of hard because of the wind on the back stretch. Our girls are always ready, every time, no matter what the conditions. I think that psyched a lot of people out.” FHE’s girls won the 400-meter relay (52.74) and the 3200-meter relay (10:04.47), while Catholic Central took the 800-meter relay 1:50.48. Trojan teams were second in all three of those events. The team of Kathrin Koch, Cassie Holwerda, Betcher, and Rachel Young was second in the 400 in 52.76. In the 800, the Trojan team of Hunt, Betcher, Holwerda, and Danielle Rosenberg finished in 1:50.48. Jordan Bronkema, Kimi Johnson, Fredenburg, and Winchester finished the 3200-meter relay in 10:26.20. Hastings teams were third in both the 400and 800-meter relay races. The team of Hannah Sailar, Jessica Lee, Gabby Eaton, and Jessica Czinder finished the 800 in 1:53.06. Czinder, Eaton, and Lee were joined by Brittany Morgan in the 400 for a time of 52.89. The top finish of the day for the Saxon girls came in the discus, where Natalie VanDenack placed second with a throw of 95-7 Catholic Central’s Katelyn Kaminski won both throwing events on the day, taking the discus at 100-6 and the shot put at 32-2. Catholic Central got a third win in the field, Hastings’ Pat Loew (right) gets the baton to teammate Spencer Rhodes in the 800meter relay Saturday afternoon during the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Justin Jevicks hurls the discus Saturday morning at Thornapple Kellogg High School during the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) front Analise Pickrel, who took the high jump at 5-4. FHE’s Bailey Blank won the long jump at 15-11.5, and Wayland’s Elizabeth Sanger won the pole vault at 10-0. The other two individual winners on the track were South Christian’s Kelly Heidmann in the 100-meter hurdles (15.71) and 300meter hurdles 47.59, and FHE’s Ellen Junewick in the 800-meter run (2:25.42) and 1600-meter run (5:09.77). Other winners in the boys’ field events were Catholic Central’s Austin DeWildt in the pole vault (13-0), Wayland’s Quinten Marcott in the shot put (50-8), and South Christian’s Matt Christians in the high jump (6-0) and John Newhof in the long jump (19-7.5). On the tack, Caledonia’s 3200-meter relay team of Ben Diefenbach, Kort Alexander, Anthony Sterzick, and Dylan Anderson (8:14.61) took first. Anderson also won the 800 (1:59.54) and Sterzick the 3200 (10:07.01). Wayland’s Cody Johnson won the 110-meter high hurdles (15.04), and the Wildcat team of Justin Hilton, Colt Nieunhuis, Brian Kooiker, and Chase Burgess won the 1600-meter relay (3:31.64). FHE’s Spencer Ferris took the 1600 (4:29.54). The Hastings boys and Thornapple Kellogg girls will look to add another championship to their resumes on Saturday, Division 2 regional championships. Hastings hosts the Division 2 regional tournament. The top two finishers in each event earn a spot in the Division 2 MHSAA Track and Field State Finals which will be held in Zeeland May 30, as well as any other athletes who meet the predetermined qualifying times and distances. The Saxon boys and Trojan girls were both 7-0 in O-K Gold duals this season, the Saxons had to wait for Monday afternoon to get their final win though. Hastings’ boys scored an 88-49 win over Caledonia’s boys Monday. Switching things around again, Burgdorf helped Hastings to wins in the three sprint relays. He teamed with Chase, Coenen, and VanZyl to win the 400-meter relay in 45.46. Burgdorf, Loew, Rhodes, and Bateson won the 800-meter relay in 1:32.33. In the 1600meter relay, the team of Burgdorf, Bateson, Loew, and Rhodes took first in 3:40.07. Burgdorf also won the 200-meter dash in 22.25. The Saxons won four of the five field events, with Jevicks taking the discus at 1373, Allen winning the shot put at 42-7, and Jon Gieseler winning the high jump at 5-10 and the long jump at 19-10. Gordon Conley won the 110-meter high hurdles for the Saxons in 16.02, and Rhodes took the 300-meter hurdles in 42.76. In the distance races, the Saxons’ Troy Dailey won the 1600-meter race with a time of 4:35.20 and his teammate Dane Schils won the 3200meter race in 10:30.05. Hastings’ girls closed the league duals with a 4-3 mark, topping the Fighting Scots 82-55. Lee won the 100-meter dash in 13.20 and Czinder took the 200 in 27.16, each finishing second to the other in the other race. They also teamed with Morgan and Eaton to win the 400-meter relay in 53.15. Morgan and VanDenack both had a pair of individual wins for Hastings. VanDenack took the discus at 96-0 and the 400 in 1:04.41. Morgan won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.02 and took the long jump at 15-3.5. The Saxon team of Heather Cady, Cherie Kosbar, Katie Ponsetto, and VanDenack won the 1600-meter relay to end the night in 4:26.35. Amanda Buehler took the 800 for the Saxons in 2:48.38, and Katherine Dobbin won the pole vault at 8-0. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — Page 21 Coaches lean on experience in double header split by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers and Lions both wanted game two of their Kalamazoo Valley Association double header bad enough to send their aces back out to the center of the diamond in the sixth inning. Delton Kellogg sophomore Taylor Blacken and Maple Valley sophomore Tiffani Allwardt pitched their teams to a 1-1 tie through five innings Tuesday afternoon. After the first batter reached against Allwardt in the top of the sixth, she was relieved by Cedie Angus. Tarah Keim came on to replace Blacken at the start of the bottom of the sixth. Keim and the Panthers came away with a 3-2 victory as the teams traded rallies late in the game. The Lions had taken game one 6-0. “They are both our ace pitchers, and we knew they with them pitching that they were going to control the pace of the game a bit more,” said Maple Valley head coach Mary LeSage, “and you’re able to determine where the ball is going to go. The other two girls, they’re young. They’re still learning.” Allwardt had a no-hitter going when she came out of the game, although she had hit one batter and walked four others. Blacken allowed just two hits through five. “I thought Taylor did okay,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder. “She doesn’t pitch that much. My though was at the beginning I’d need to get two or three innings out of here and she gave us five.” The first batter to face Keim, Page Semrau, drilled a single off the pitchers’ foot to start the bottom half of the sixth. Semrau stole second, moved to third on a ground-out by Cassie Knauss, and came home on an RBI single to center field by Terri Hurosky. That run gave the Lions a brief 2-1 lead. Kami McCowan walked to lead-off the top of the seventh for the Panthers, and back-toback bunt singles by Sara Weimer and Keim loaded the bases. Angus got the next two batters to strike out, but Amber Saurers delivered a two-out RBI single to left field that tied the game. The winning run scored on a throwing error with two outs. s was 2-for-2 with a pair of singles in the second game. Keim and Weimer had the only other Delton hits. For the Lions, Hurosky was 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, and Semrau and Brianna Misiewicz added a single each. Semrau scored both Lion runs, with the first coming in the bottom of the first after she’d reached on an error. Delton tied the game at one in the top of the third as Marshall led off the inning with a walk and came around to score. “I’m not happy with one (win),” said Delton second baseman Kami McCowan turns to flip the ball towards second base and force out Maple Valley’s Tina Westendorp (right) during the bottom of the seventh inning in game two Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panther pitcher Taylor Blacken fires towards the plate during the fourth inning of her team’s game two victory over Maple Valley Tuesday afternoon at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Amber Saurers drills a pitch towards left field to drive home the game-winning run in the Panthers’ 3-2 game two victory over Maple Valley Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) LeSage. “I wanted two. It should have been two. They just didn’t have their game today.” Yoder thought her team could have been smoother as well. “We’re not playing our best ball right now. We’re making too many mistakes. I think the end of the school year, kids are thinking about a lot of other things. They haven’t been real focused on the games. They were a little more focused in the second game today.” Maple Valley won the first game of the double header 6-0. A one-out single by Marshall in the bottom of the sixth was the only hit the Panthers managed off Angus. She struck out ten and walked two in the complete game victory. Delton errors contributed to three-run Lion rallies in the fourth and fifth innings. Angus and Hurosky both had a pair of singles to lead the Lion attack, while Semrau and Misiewicz had one each. Keim took the loss, allowing six hits and striking out seven. The Delton girls dropped a pair of KVA contests at Schoolcraft last Friday, 7-1 and 13-1. Maple Valley’s girls came into the double header on a high after sweeping a pair of games against Springport Monday. TK bats wake up in game 2 at Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When regular Trojan first baseman Carter Whitney steps on the mound, his teammate Nick Tape steps in at first base. They both have made the most of their playing opportunities this season, and they both helped lead the Thornapple Kellogg varsity baseball team to a 10-0 win in game two of its double header at Wayland Union High School Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats scored a 4-3 win in game one. Carter earned the win on the mound in the second game, pitching the full five innings. He struck out ten. A pair of singles and a double accounted for the only three base runners against him. Tape was 2-for-3 at the plate, with a solo home run off the scoreboard in right field and a two-run double. Both those hits came in an eight-run bottom of the fourth for TK. “They were looking pretty good,” Tape said of the pitches that came his way and then were sent sailing the other direction by his bat. “The first one was a fastball, a little high and inside. I hit it to right field. I just did my job.” The home run by Tape came with one out in the fourth. Robbie Enslen drove in the next two Trojan runs, with a double to left center field. Steven Crawford hit a three-run home run with two outs. Tape later capped off the scoring with his two-run double. He was one of three Trojan batters to step to the plate twice in the inning. Jacob Bultema and Whitney both had singles in the rally. Whitney had a pair of singles in the game. Kyle Bobolts drove in the first two Trojan runs, with a home run over the left field fence in the bottom of the third inning. Runs weren’t nearly as easy to come by in game one for the Trojans, and the big home run came off a Wildcat bat. Wayland’s Kevin Farmer hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth to erase a 3-2 Trojan lead. Colten Bredeweg allowed just two hits while striking out four Trojan batters in the complete game victory. “That kid has had our number for three years,” said TK head coach Josh Lown. “That left-handed pitcher, he’s had our number and he’s beaten us. He’s crafty. He changes up his fastball, he can locate two pitches from the left hand side, and has a little late movement.” TK got a run in the top of the first as Bobolts singled and came home on a double by Crawford, then tacked on another run in the third without the benefit of a hit. Wayland got on the board in the fourth inning as Jack Weick hit a one-out double, and came home on an RBI single from David Paul. The Wildcats tied the game at two in the fifth. Bredeweg led off the inning with a double, and advanced to score on a sacrifice bunt and a wild pitch. The Trojans pulled back in front in the top of the sixth with another hitless rally. Bobolts walked and went to third on an error. He came home when Shane Moore dropped down a The Trojans’ Shane Moore drops down a bunt as teammate Kyle Bobolts heads for home during the top of the sixth inning of game one Thursday afternoon at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) perfect suicide squeeze bunt. Wayland had seven hits off Trojan starter Cassidy Birgham who took the loss. He struck out four and walked one in six innings of work. Weick was the lone Wildcat with two hits off him. “We’re starting to get rid of worrying about “I", and worrying more about “team",” said Lown. “It showed a ton today.” With the split, the Trojans are now 7-5 in the O-K Gold Conference this season. The conference season ends for the Trojans with a double header in Hastings Thursday. FALL SIGNUPS FOR H.Y.A.A. Football and Cheerleading Grades: 3rd - 8th (grades for the fall of 2009) NEW THIS YEAR FLAG FOOTBALL Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd (grades for the fall of 2009) Thornapple Kellogg pitcher Cassidy Birgham watches as Wayland’s Kevin Farmer rounds the bases following his two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning of game one Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) When: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Where: East Gym at Hastings Middle School Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm *Cost at signup: $35 for flag football $55 for Football & Cheerleading *$140 cap per family Save time and visit our website to print your sign up forms… www.hyaafootball.com Any questions please contact Val Slaughter at 269-420-1406 or Connie Williams at 269-953-0505 07521079 �Page 22 — Thursday, May 14, 2009 — The Hastings Banner FHE tops South by a point for O-K Gold tennis title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After an even dual and a nearly even con- The Saxons’ Rachel Clevenger stretches high to hit a volley during her third doubles match against Wayland at East Kentwood High School Thursday during the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ference championship tournament, just one point separated Forest Hills Eastern and South Christian in the O-K Gold Conference this season. Forest Hills Eastern and South Christian entered the day Thursday tied atop the conference standings, with 6-0-1 dual records. The Sailors and Hawks tied 4-4 in their regular season meeting. The Hawks came out on top by a single point Thursday, on the courts at East Kentwood and South Christian, to earn the conference championship in their first season in the league. FHE finished with 49 points and South Christian 48. Grand Rapids Catholic Central wasn’t far behind with 41 points. Caledonia ended the day with 31 points, followed by Wayland 26, Thornapple Kellogg 17, Hastings 9, and Ottawa Hills 3. FHE’s fourth doubles team of Cheryl Zhang and Soleil Singh played the last match of the day for their team, and came away with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 over the Caledonia duo of Katie Storrer and Jackie Snow. The Scots’ Storrer and Snow knew the standings were close, but not exactly how close. “They didn’t know that. We didn’t know that,” said Caledonia head coach Mike Wilson. “That was something we probably would have told them if we did.” Forest Hills Eastern won second and third doubles championships on the day, and was first at third singles. South Christian took the fourth doubles, fourth singles, and first singles flight championships. The Sailors’ Andrea Meyering defeated Wayland’s Shelby Jamieson 6-4, 6-1 in the first singles final. The top finish of the day for Hastings came at second doubles, where the team of Amelia Travis and Kaitlyn Bancroft defeated Wayland 7-5, 6-1 and Thornapple Kellogg 62, 7-5 on the consolation side of the bracket, after a 6-2, 6-0 loss to Catholic Central in the opening round. At third singles, Hastings’ Lexi von der Hoff was sixth, scoring a 7-6,(3), 6-1 win over Catholic Central’s Haley Carraway in her second match. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kim Junglas edged von der Hoff in the match for fifth place, 6-3, 6-4. Hastings was seventh in four of the remaining six flights, with the third doubles team of Saxons second to South in jamboree at Orchard Hills The Saxon varsity boys’ golf team earned a second place finish Tuesday afternoon at the next to last O-K Gold Conference jamboree of the season. The league gets together again Friday, at Yankee Springs Golf Course, for the final league jamboree. The conference’s 18-hole championship tournament will be played Monday afternoon at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. South Christian fired a 155 and Hastings a 158 to lead the league on Tuesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. Tyler Kalmink led the Saxons with a 36. Matt Cooley fired a 40, and teammates Brian Baum and Jason Kalmink both shot 41. It took some tie-breakers to sort out the number three spot, after Caledonia, Catholic Central, and Forest Hills Eastern all had their top four finish with a score of 166. The Fighting Scots won out, and the Cougars were fourth. Wayland finished sixth with a 169, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 173, and Ottawa Hills NTS. We're Celebrating! Hastings first singles player Taylor Hammond reaches wide to her forehand side to return a shot against Thornapple Kellogg’s Linsey Faber at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lindsey Johnson and Rachel Clevenger, Allyson Ellsworth at second singles, the first doubles team of Krystal Pratt and Samantha McPhall, and the fourth doubles team of Hannah Smith and Victoria Pemberton. Junglas’ fifth place finish matched the top performance for Thornapple Kellogg on the day. In the first doubles match for fifth place, TK’s Shelby Kenyon and Kaiti Graham scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over Wayland’s Marcia Betz and Lindsi Smalla. Graham and Kenyon had just topped that Wayland duo on Tuesday, for the Trojans’ lone point in a 7-1 loss to the Wildcats. They Thornapple Kellogg first doubles player Shelby Kenyon fires a backhand return during a match with Wayland at South Christian during Thursday’s O-K Gold Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) won by the scores of 6-4, 7-5, and played much better against the Wildcats in their tournament meeting. Viking boys sprint past Lansing Catholic by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity boys’ track and field team scored its first win in its final dual of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season Monday, topping visiting Lansing Catholic 79-58. “For a team I thought could be second or third in the league, we finally got a win,” said Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett. “In the last two meets we were missing my top two sprinters and my best high jumper and hurdler. We had everybody back in their places tonight.” Neo Kuras won both hurdle events for the Vikings, and placed second in the high jump to help lead the way to the win. He finished the 110-meter high hurdles in 17.81 seconds, the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 46.19, and cleared the bar at 5 feet 6 inches in the high jump. They weren’t his best marks in the events, but they weren’t too far off. “I’ve had a vast improvement in my 110’s since the beginning of the year,” said Kuras. “I was in the 20’s (at the beginning of the season). Three-stepping all of them is nice.” At the beginning of the season Kuras would take three steps between the first few hurdles, then four step the final few which added seconds to his time. The coaches have had him working on his acceleration and his technique in the two hurdle events. William Erhart added a first place finish for the Vikings in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.98, and Kyle Shanks won the 200 in 24.08. Erhart also teamed with Jared McConkey, Wes Cramer, and Lloyd Corston to win the 400-meter relay in 46.56. The Viking team of Shanks, Sam Desgranges, Adam Senters, and Cramer won the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 38.16 seconds. Desgranges was also the 400-meter dash champ in 53.62. Lakewood won three of the four field events, with Cramer taking the discus at 13211, Trent Ohren winning the shot put at 46-2, and Richie Noyce winning the pole vault at 10-0. The Vikings’ Adam Senters takes off with the baton for the third leg of the 1600-meter relay Tuesday against Lansing Cahtolic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lansing Catholic’s Garrett Swain won the two jumps, taking the high jump at 6-2 and the long jump at 20-2.75. Lakewood’s boys end the league duals with a 1-4-1 mark. Lakewood’s girls were 1-5 in the league after falling to the Cougars 110-27 Monday. Lakewood’s ladies just didn’t match up well with Lansing Catholic. The Vikings had picked up many of their points this season in the sprints and the throws. The Cougar sprinters were faster than the Vikings, and the throwers threw farther. Lansing Catholic controlled the points in the distance races too. The lone win for the Vikings on the track came from Ashley Pifer, who took the 400 in 1:02.18. In the field, Alexis Brodbeck took the pole vault for the Vikings at 7-0. Lakewood swept that event, with Hannah Duits clearing 6-6, and Melanie Brodbeck clearing 6-0 for the Lakewood’s Hannah DeJong races towards her third place finish in the 300meter low hurdles Tuesday evening against Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) first time. The only second place finishes for the Vikings in individual events came from Ryann Shaffer who finished the 3200-meter run in 14:42.02, Elizabeth Walkington who was second in the shot put at 32-4.75, and Pifer who was second in the 800 with a time of 2:40.52. The Cougars’ Hunter Puma won the 100meter hurdles in 19.44 and the 300-meter hurdles in 54.90. Lansing Catholic also got two wins from Sara Wegener, who took the shot put at 33-9.75 and the discus at 91-10. The CAAC-White gets together for its conference championship meet next Wednesday at Corunna High School. The Vikings will also be a part of the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Hastings this Saturday. Viking girls finish above .500 Hastings City Bank is proud to have been selected as one of the "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan!". Representatives from the bank accepted the award on Thursday, May 7 at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Michigan. This award would not have been possible without the support of our employees and demonstrates our mission of: We want to be your bank! 1-888-422-2280 77534814 Meeting customer needs, exceeding expectations. Come see the difference in banking with Hastings City Bank. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A tie Tuesday would have meant the Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis teams would have finished the season with winning dual match records. Lakewood pulled out a 5-3 win in Middleville though to end the year with a 5-4 mark. TK closes out the season at 6-6. The Vikings got a big win from the number one doubles team of Abby Haskin and Orianna Ramos, who had fallen to the Trojan duo of Kaiti Graham and Shelby Kenyon in their meeting in Ionia at the Lakewood Invitational earlier in the season. Haskin and Ramos pulled out a 6-3, 6-3 win Tuesday. “It was just one of those nights where we didn’t play as well as we could have,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Lakewood did a nice job and kind of controlled the match. They didn’t walk away with it by any means. We tried a lot of different things and Lakewood was just able to respond to everything we did we. Were just a little bit flat.” The visiting Vikings won three of the four doubles matches on the day. At number two, the Lakewood team of Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite downed Rebecca Denny and Quinn Konarska 6-0, 6-1. At number four, the Vikings’ Nancy Brehm and Jessica Hilley topped Shannon Hamilton and Casey Warren 7-5, 6-2. TK got a win from its third doubles team of Rachel Jazwinski and Jess Jacobs, which topped Nicole Graham and Missy Michalski 6-4, 6-3. MacKenzie Chase topped TK’s Sarah Roskam 6-0, 6-0 at second singles, and the Vikings got a 6-4, 6-3 win from Kelsey Stoddard over Kim Junglas at number three. Getting singles wins for TK were Linsey Faber at number one and Emmie Beckering at number four. Faber won a close match with Morgan Mitchell 7-5, 6-2. “She really did a great job of really applying a lot of pressure at the net,” Seger said of Faber. “Her net play really won it for her tonight she really covered a lot of court and was as aggressive as I’ve seen her all year.” Beckering scored a 7-6(5), 6-4 win over Maggie Wernet. “Emmie just really works hard and probably has as much hustle as anybody on the team,” Seger said. “She really deserved that win because a lot of it was just hustle.” Both teams will be a part of Division 3 Regional Tournaments this week. The Vikings head to East Grand Rapids Thursday, while the Trojans travel to Allegan Friday. Last Thursday was a long day, but the reward at the end was a sweet one for the Vikings. After finishing fourth during the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division duals, Lakewood finished in a tie for second place with Portland Thursday at the league’s championship tournament. Williamston took the conference championship with 37 points on the day (and night). Lakewood and Portland finished tied with 26 points, ahead of Lansing Catholic 22 and Corunna 9. The meet, hosted by Lansing Catholic started early in the afternoon at the home of the Cougars and at Lansing Eastern High School. It ended close to 9:30 p.m., indoors at Court one Athletic Club North in Lansing. In a match that lasted nearly four hours, the Wernet took the conference championship at fourth singles by topping her opponent from Lansing Catholic 6-7(7), 6-1, 7-6(7). The victory gave the Vikings the final point they needed to tie the Raiders for second place. Stoddard at third singles and the Viking sophomore first doubles team of Haskin and Ramos both placed second at their flights. Stoddard beat the number one seed, from Williamston, 6-0, 6-2, before falling in the finals to Lansing Catholic. Haskin and Ramos avenged a regular season loss to the Cougars in the semifinals, 6-1, 7-5, then fell 6-1, 6-0 to Williamston. Mitchell at first singles paced third, scoring a win over Portland’s Lindsay Kneale 4-6, 64, 6-3 in her last match of the day. At second singles, the Vikings’ MacKenzie Chase placed third with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Lansing Catholic’s Lauren Moreau. The Viking fourth doubles team of Brehm and Hilley also placed third, with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 win over Corunna. Lakewood’s second doubles team of Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite and the third doubles team of Nicole Graham and Salazar both placed fourth. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-05-21.pdf 6a189a55c5475b31ee0d1946c6092c41 PDF Text Text �Page 2 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Memorial Day parades NEWS BRIEFS planned in area May 25 continued from front page Maple Valley Alumni Banquet to honor generations The Maple Valley Alumni Association will host its annual banquet Saturday, May 30. The theme this year is, “Farmers Form Our Friendly Valley.” The class of 1984, for its 25th year since graduation, and the class of 1959, for its 50th year since graduation, also will be honored. The banquet will begin at 5 p.m. with a social time, followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person, $20 at the door. All graduates of Maple Valley High School, Nashville High School, and Vermontville High School are welcome to attend. Dues are $3 for anyone interested in joining the alumni association. Any alumni would like to attend the banquet but did not receive an invitation by mail should contact one of the following before May 20: Maple Valley graduates, Penny Nichols 517-852-9356; Nashville graduates, Pam Godbey 517-852-1786; Vermontville graduates, Carolyn Trumble 517-726-0249; or MVAA president Cheryl Sheridan 517-7260614. Adult drop-in center to host open house May 29 The Lighthouse on the Lake will hold an open house Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A nonprofit drop-in center, the Lighthouse serves Barry County residents who are dealing with a past or present mental health issues. Services include peer support groups and counseling, special programs and activities, and transportation to and from the center, all of which are free. The center is located at 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite F, Hastings, across from Brookside Motor Inn on South M-37. For more information, call 269-945-3136. Judge, sheriff give annual reports Crime up slightly, courts under budget by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday listened to annual reports on Barry County’s trial court and sheriff’s department. Chief Judge James Fisher delivered the court’s report, saying, “From a financial standpoint, the court performed extremely well ...” According to Fisher, the court’s 2008 budget was approximately $4.8 million, and the court operated at about $600,000 under budget last year. In a written summary of the court report, Fisher stated that the court’s operating costs have been between 5 and 10 percent under budget every year since 1996. In 2008, the court generated more than $2.5 million in revenue, Fisher said. He detailed numerous sources of revenue, including, a state grant, the Child Care Fund, Friend of the Court (FOC) funding, and courtordered community service work. Fisher said the court’s ability to operate under budget is related to the proactive approach it takes in the development of programs that involve community assistance toward curbing recidivism, or relapses into criminal behavior. “... There’s a reason why we have these cost-savings, and that is that we’ve intentionally adopted a policy over the years of having community-based solutions to the problems that we see,” he said. “Courts really are on the front lines of dealing with social problems.” Programs cited by Fisher include adult and juvenile drug courts, which incorporate treatment professionals to help end cycles of substance abuse; the Barry County Wraparound Process, which utilizes team planning to help maintain community-based relationships between at-risk children and families; and home detention and home intensive care, which work to prevent youths from being placed in detention facilities and foster care, respectively. “... We’ve invested money in these programs so that we don’t have to institutionalize people,” he said. According to Fisher, the 2008 caseloads for the circuit and district courts were relatively unchanged from the year before, numbering over 1,000 and nearly 5,000 cases, respectively. The total number of probate and juvenile cases in 2008 also was similar to the year before, totaling more than 600, he said. Fisher reported that in the near future, the court will pursue more stable funding for the adult drug court program, along with programs associated with juvenile court and FOC. Increased funding for court facilities and security also will be pursued, he said. Sheriff Dar Leaf delivered the report on the sheriff’s department, beginning with a list of the department’s accomplishments in 2008 which included the addition of jail staff, incorporation of a paperless record system for the jail and the addition of a second K-9 unit. According to Leaf, objectives for the current year include updating jail policies and procedures, implementation of a system that would allow for online filing of anonymous tips, and sharing more information with police departments in other counties. Leaf’s report detailed crime statistics, illustrating a slight rise in crimes reported by the sheriff’s department. According to the report, the sheriff’s department has tentatively reported 1,492 violent crimes and 543 lessviolent crimes (such as fraud and non-aggravated assault) in 2008, compared to the 1,417 violent crimes and 459 less-violent crimes reported the year before. Leaf said that last year the county’s division of corrections earned $86,000 and $24,000 by renting out jail space to Kalamazoo and Monroe counties, respectively. According to the report, the division also earned $20,000 by providing telephone services to inmates. The report detailed income from the county’s animal control division; revenue for 2008 that was cited included $79,118 for licensing fees, $6,159 for adoption fees, $2,720 for cremation charges, and $12,241 for shelter fees. According to Leaf, Forgotten Man Ministries has been integral in providing the county’s inmates with a Christian education. The department’s report stated that Forgotten Man Ministries hosted nearly 300 Bible studies for the inmates last year. “We have more churches participating than we’ve ever had,” Leaf said. “... The work they do is very, very beneficial to our community.” Woman pleads guilty to larceny for inauguration trip Patrice Feggans-Smith pleaded guilty last week in 5th District Circuit court to larceny by conversion. After taking more than $7,300 from local residents to arrange for a bus trip to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama, she faces up to five years in prison. A resident of Dowling at the time of the proposed trip, Feggans-Smith collected $350 each from more than 20 individuals who wanted to take part in the January trip. Deanna Garrett was one of those who put up some money for the trip and said she is glad to see justice being served. “I’m happy, happy, happy,” said Garrett. “I never dreamt it would ever go this far.” Along with failing to turn over payment to the bus company, Smith also reserved 23 rooms at the Comfort Inn in Chambersburg, Pa., but never made any payments to the hotel. Smith will be sentenced on the charges June 10. More than just the money, however, Garrett said the experience of seeing President Obama take the oath will be missed. “We were all terribly disappointed,” said Garrett. “Some of us had young people going, and it was very disappointing for me. My granddaughter was going to go and so were two foreign exchange students, and that would have been so special for them. It’s just a bad deal.” Communities in and around the Barry County area have announced plans for Memorial Day, which this year, falls on Monday, May 25. Many churches have scheduled special services or invited veterans to attend Sunday services to be honored. Veterans groups also will play an integral role in area communities as they honor their fallen comrades. From a barbecue dinner in Hickory Corners to a special service on the original Memorial Day, May 30, in Sunfield to numerous parades and ceremonies in between, local residents will have many opportunities to pause and remember those who have served their country. Following is information on Memorial Day events that has been provided by area organizations. Caledonia area May 25 will mark the 63nd consecutive Memorial Day Parade in the village of Caledonia. The current tradition started in 1946 when returning veterans of World War II gathered on Memorial Day to honor their comrades and all those who have worn the nation’s uniform. The parade has always been sponsored by Caledonia American Legion Post 305, which was chartered in 1946, as well. Legion members will once again hold formal military ceremonies at five local cemeteries culminating with a parade down Main Street in Caledonia at noon Monday. The cemeteries where memorial services will be held are as follows: Alaska — 9 a.m.; Blain — 9:45 a.m.; Dutton —10:30 a.m.; Holy Corners — 11:15; and Caledonia — noon. The Caledonia American Legion welcomes everyone to any or all of these ceremonies to honor veterans of all wars and military service. The main focus of the day is the parade down Main Street in Caledonia which then moves to Lakeside Cemetery for the formal program. The parade kicks off at noon, and the formal ceremony begins as soon as everyone arrives at the cemetery, around 12:30 p.m. State Sen. Jansen will be the guest speaker this year. The ceremony also will feature a formal flag folding, patriotic music provided by the Caledonia High School Band, bag pipes, a military jet flyover and the Legion color guard and firing squad. All residents, veterans, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Clarksville Clarksville’s service will be Monday, May 25, with lineup for the parade at 8:15 a.m. at Gateway Church and the parade starting at Paul Hernandez of American Legion Post 140 holds the medal that will be presented to veteran Josh Hoffman during the Memorial Day observance in Middleville Monday. (Photo by Patricia Johns) An honor guard stands during Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings in 2008. 8:45 a.m. Boys and girls in the community are Rev. Bruce Barker from Faith Bible Church encouraged to decorate their bicycles and will be the speaker. A parade will follow at wagons and join in the parade. The service at noon on Fourth Avenue. Middleville the cemetery will be at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Mike Monday’s Memorial Day observance in Paschall from Gateway will be the speaker. Middleville includes pancakes, flyovers and special parade guest Marine Cpl. Josh Hastings The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Hoffman. The day begins with the traditional pancake Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. breakfast served at the Middleville United Participants will gather at the corner of Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the parade begins. Boltwood and State streets at 9:30 a.m. People and organizations who would like Led by the Operation Military Kids contingent, the parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. to be in the parade may line up beginning at Operation Military Kids is a Legion-spon- 9:30 a.m. in parking lot behind McFall sored group that provides support for children Elementary School. Veterans may choose to ride in the Holly of deployed military personnel. The parade route will be the same as last Trolley. The trolley will pick up veterans at year’s, stopping first at the courthouse, where Carveth Village beginning at 9 a.m. Honored participants will place wreaths on the monu- guest in the parade will be veteran Josh ments there. After a salute is fired by the Post Hoffman. The parade begins at the McFall 45 rifle squad, the parade will continue to North parking lot at 10:30 a.m. going east on Main Broadway, then north to Tyden Park, where a Street crossing M-37 and continuing down wreath will be placed at the foot of the soldier’s the Main Street hill. The parade will stop at the bridge over the Thornapple River in honor monument. Riverside Cemetery will be the next stop of those who have served in the Coast Guard, for the parade, and participants will place a Merchant Marines and Navy. The United wreath on the cemetery’s Great American States Air Force plans a flyover during this Revolution monument. Memorial Day cere- observance and the parade. The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School monies will then be held. The grave of the most recently buried vet- Band will march in the parade. The parade continues moving east to eran at Riverside Cemetery will receive the Mount Hope Cemetery. At the cemetery, the final wreath of the event. As with previous years, no political signs or Memorial Day service continues with the banners will be allowed in the parade, and par- Hastings Flying Association flyover and ticipants will not be allowed to distribute speakers honoring veterans for their service candy to spectators. This year, advertisements and sacrifice. Nashville of any kind may not be incorporated in any The Memorial Day parade in Nashville is aspect of the parade. “This is a solemn occasion to honor the planned for May 25 at 11 a.m., starting at the present and past military personnel who have Main Street bridge and proceeding through give the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the free- town to Lakeview Cemetery, where a short dom and ideals of American,” said Parade ceremony will be held. Orangeville Chairman James Atkinson. “We do not want Orangeville will hold its Memorial Day to make this a political-opportunity event.” Those who wish to participate in the parade ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, at the may get registration and other information by Veterans Memorial next to the Orangeville Township Hall. There will be speakers and calling 269-216-4191. time to reflect on the service of local veterans. Hickory Corners Sunfield The Hickory Corners Fire Club is looking Sunfield’s service will be held at the for area adults and children who wish to take Sunfield United Brethren Church at 3 p.m. part in their annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and begins Sunday, May 24. The service will be conductat Cadwallader Park, west of town. It will pro- ed by the Daughters of the Union Veterans. ceed east through the village to the East The church is on M-43 west of Sunfield. Woodland Hickory Corners Cemetery, where memorial Woodland’s service will be at 10 a.m. in the services will be held, conducted by the cemetery on Velte Road south of M-43. Rev. American Legion Post 484. The event also will feature light refresh- Jonathan Reid from Zion Lutheran will be the ments and a flyover. A chicken barbecue will speaker. The ceremony will be held at Zion Lutheran on Velte Road in case of rain. follow at the Legion. Vermontville Individuals, groups or clubs that wish to participate in the parade may contact Chris Vermontville's Memorial Day events will begin with a special service at the bridge on Reed at 269-721-3299. South Ionia Road at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Lake Odessa Lake Odessa’s service is planned for 11 a.m. parade at 10 a.m. and a service at Woodlawn in the cemetery on M-50 east of the village. Cemetery after the parade. Statewide construction map now available The annual state highway construction map is now available from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The free guide, called "Paving the Way," is updated each year to help motorists locate major road and bridge projects across the state. The 2009 map will be available at MDOT's Transportation Service Centers and regional offices, as well as at Travel Michigan's Welcome Centers. The map also is available for viewing at state rest areas. "A good road system is crucial for economic growth in order to attract new business across the state, and road construction is necessary to preserve and maintain our roads," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. "MDOT is committed to keeping the public informed about our projects, and we are pleased to offer this map as a resource for motorists to use in planning their routes this construction season. We also want to remind motorists to slow down and pay attention when driving through construction work zones." As in past years, the 2009 edition of "Paving the Way" also details construction on state roads in Detroit and Grand Rapids, providing maps specific to these two areas of the state. Information on the map is current at the time of printing. Motorists are encouraged to check MDOT's frequently updated list of lane closures on the Internet at www.michigan.gov/drive. The Web site features an interactive map showing current and planned construction projects throughout the state, as well as images from traffic cameras in Detroit and Grand Rapids and rates of speed and incidents on Detroit freeways. To request copies of "Paving the Way," contact the MDOT Office of Communications in Lansing at 517-3732160. MCTI student pulled from pool, dies A Michigan Career and Technical Institute student who had been swimming at the school’s pool Tuesday evening died shortly after being transported to a Plainwell hospital. About 24 people were swimming May 19 when William T. Beals, 19, of Detroit was discovered at the bottom of the pool, said Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. Two other swimmers pulled Beals out of the water. A lifeguard began CPR and defibrillation until the fire department arrived. Prairieville Police and Fire departments, along with Delton EMS personnel, responded to the state-owned school at 11611 Pine Lake Road in Prairieville Township at 8:37 p.m., said Gentry. Witnesses told Gentry that Beals had been underwater for about a minute. Beals was transported to Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwell where he died at about 9:45 p.m., explained Gentry. An autopsy by Sparrow Hospital in Lansing concluded that drowning was the sole cause of death. No foul play is suspected, said Gentry. Results from a toxicology screening on Beals are expected to be released in two to three weeks, he added. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings student is State Grand Award winner in MITES Pattrick Loew carries the kayak he made that was named Grand Award Winner at the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society state competition. Pattrick Loew, son of Ken and Tammara Loew of Hastings, received numerous awards including the Grand Award in the open division of the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) state competition held in Battle Creek May 8 to 10. Loew’s grand award entry consisted in the design and construction of an 18.5-foot kayak. Loew used African padouk, mahogany, black walnut, soft maple and birch woods in the three-quarter-inch strip laminate construction process. In addition to the wood craftsmanship, Pattrick also applied fiberglass and an epoxy resin to complete the process and make the kayak watertight. Hastings High School hosted the Region 4 MITES competition May 1 and 2, which included schools from Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and Hillsdale counties. Students placing in the top four in each area move on to state competition. Out of the 687 entries for Region 4, Hastings entered 57 entries, 28 moved on to state competition and out of these, 21 placed at state. In the pictorial single-part drawing for 11th and 12th grade, Loew took a first in the region Tyler Bridgman, Anthony Stiles, Devan House, Taylor Earl, Brad Gagnon and Rachael McFarland show the awards they received in recent competitions. (From left) Jared Bosma, Nathan Karn, Kevin Bosma, Pattrick Loew and Nathan Ford show the projects and awards they received in recent competitions. and third state; Rachael McFarland took a second in the region and second state. In the pictorial exploded assembly drawing with annotations for 11th and 12th grades, Loew took a first in the region and second state, Nathan Ford took a second in the region, Bryan Campbell took a third in the region and seventh in state, Bryce Spurgeon took a fourth in the region and fifth at state, Kacy Anderson took a fifth in the region, Brad Hayden placed sixth in the region. In the pictorial exploded assembly drawing with annotation for ninth and 10th grades, Jared Bosma took a first in the region and sixth in state, Kevin Bosma took a second in the region and fifth in state. In the pictorial exploded assembly drawing for 11th and 12th grades, Campbell took a first in the region, Ford took a second in the region, Loew took third in the region and third in state, Spurgeon took a fourth in the region and second in state, Anderson took a sixth in the region. In the pictorial exploded assembly drawing for ninth and 10th grades, Nathan Karn took a first in the region and sixth in state, Jared Bosma took a second in the region and third state, Dan Mikolajczk (left) and Casimir Mix stand with the raised-panel kitchen cabinets they made. Bryce Spurgeon took home second and fifth place awards at the state competition. and Kevin Bosma took a third in the region and fourth state. In the pictorial assembly drawing for 11th and 12th grade, Loew took a first in the region and third in state. McFarland took a second in the region, Phil Watson took a fifth in the region, and Hayden took a sixth in the region. In the pictorial assembly drawing for ninth and 10th grades, Jared Bosma took a first in the region and fifth state; Kevin Bosma took a second in the region and sixth in state. In the rendered drawing for 11th and 12th grades, McFarland took a third in the region. In the single-family residence drawing for 11th and 12th grades, Matt Lewis took a first in the region, and Zach Lloyd took a third in the region. In the single-family residence drawing for ninth and 10th grades, Brad Gagnon took a first in the region and seventh at state, Devan House took a second in the region and 10th at state, Tyler Bridgman took a third in the region and a ninth state, Anthony Stiles took a fourth in the region and eighth at state. In the commercial building drawing for 11th and 12th grades, Taylor Earl took a first in the region and first in state. In the transportation division for 11th and 12th grades, Loew took a first in both the region and the state, and was division winner and grand award winner for all projects in the open category. Daniel Mikolajczk took a second at regionals and Casimir Mix took a third at regionals with their construction of a raised panel kitchen cabinet. Matt Haywood and Fred Kogge won the MITES Service Award for 2008-09. These two individuals have been an integral and very appreciated part of the Region 4 MITES competition, said Hastings High School drafting instructor Ed Domke. For many years, they have judged projects and worked with students to help prepare for contests. Work progresses on Hastings water main and water pressure district Hastings city crews were at Bob King Park on Woodlawn Avenue May 11 to begin demolishing the old pavilion and restroom to make way for a new building and booster station. Other city crews continue the work of replac- ing the water main on North Michigan Avenue. The City of Hastings is dovetailing the replacement of the inadequate and deteriorating restrooms and pavilion at Bob King Park Hastings welcomes Charlotte officials during Mayor Exchange Day Hastings Mayor Bob May presents Charlotte Mayor Deb Shaughnessey and former Hastings resident Christian Piper with keys to the City of Hastings Wednesday morning as part of Mayor Exchange Day. May also presented Shaughnessey with a proclamation declaring her mayor of the City of Hastings for a day. Shaughnessey read a proclamation naming Piper honorary mayor of Hastings for the day. Charlotte officials were then given a tour of the city and treated to a luncheon at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro hosted by the Hastings Exchange Club. with the installation of a booster station there which will improve water pressure north of Woodlawn Avenue. The total cost of the project is $596,449; the $443,337 for booster station which will be incorporated into the new restroom facility and additional pumps will come from the city’s water and sewer budget. The remaining $153,112 for the restrooms and pavilion will be covered by the general fund. The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 31. During the construction process, the city and contractors will try to maintain as much parking for park patrons as possible. Drivers have experienced intermittent detours since city crews began replacing water main along Michigan Avenue between Colfax and William streets in April. The project includes replacing approximately 980 linear feet of existing four-inch cast iron water main with eight-inch ductile iron water main. Hastings Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach noted that the work on Michigan Avenue is part of the annual upgrade of its water system for which the city budgets approximately $200,000 per year. “We don’t have a cost estimate for this project because we just look at time and materials, but we won’t use all that is budgeted,” he said. While the project was delayed a week when Consumers Energy had to replace a gas main at the corner of Grant Street and Michigan Avenue, Girrbach noted that the work is still on schedule to be completed by June 30. Construction workers use a front-end loader to load debris into a dump truck from the demolished restroom building at Bob King Park. City crews work on the water main construction project on North Michigan Avenue.Z �Page 4 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Socialism will soon be followed by communism To the editor: President Obama saying no one is above the law is a laugh. Sounds like politics in Chicago. Obama tells C.I.A. employees that releasing memos on interrogation techniques will make the country safer. I guess he learned that at Harvard. What a crock. Just like the Clinton years, cut back on our armed forces and the weapons that we have to keep us safe. The president wants to punish the people who kept us safe during the President Bush years. I didn’t always agree with Bush but those years you didn’t need to hide your face. I’d like the unions that have held up the rest of thenation to suffer the most. Some of those retirements are criminal to boot. I have family that thinks the sun rises and sets in President Obama. That sure doesn’t make me happy because there is no help there. Our help in the future will be our veterans coming home and running for state and national office. It is a fact that the World War II veterans are thinning out very fast and living on borrowed time. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, raised her voice about violence from returned veterans and gun rights people. She apologized for report, but I’d say the odds are she means it, so look out. In World War II Eleanor Roosevelt advocated having returning marines to be recivilized. It didn’t go very are too many came home at the same time. Things are looking up; Sen. John McCtain will have Chris Simcox running against him in 2010. Simcox has been very active way back on closing the southern border. McCain has been a pushover, wanting amnesty for 30 million or so immigrants. There are so many out there who thought McCain would help them with their POW loved ones, only to have him get red-faced and bring some female witnesses to tears with his sarcastic remarks. Visit friends, family in nursing homes To the editor: Do you have family or friends in a nursing home or assisted living? Do you make an effort to visit them (even once in a while)? Do you want to be forgotten when you have to live there? Helen Plaunt, Hastings Did McCain make broadcasts for North Vietnamese? Ex-POWs have spoken of hearing. McCain is small potatoes compared to some others. John Kerry shredded intelligence documents discovered in Soviet archives: no documents, no place to look for POW. April 19 was the date of “The shot heard around the world” in 1775. What a date for oath keepers to pledge the following: Oath Keepers is a group of active and retired military officers and others, plus police, active and retired, who have pledged to never confiscate firearms of fellow citizens nor fire upon them. The group’s oath is to the U.S. Constitution, not to politicians. You can join if time ever comes; get the most important person against freedom first. They may be the only defense we have against socialism and dictatorship like Russia was back in 1917 under Lenin. Margaret Thatcher said “the trouble with socialism is eventually you run out of money, the peoples’ money.” Sounds like what is going on now, only socialism gets wores as days go by. You will see; then communism rears its ugly head. What would you think if you found out that 95 percent of population in Israel is atheists or secular humanist? The Ten Commandments mean nothing. You are going to see Iran hit one of these days. It will be a savage hit by Irael. Worst of all, the bomb isn’t beyond imagine. Not too much said, but if the government gets control of your health isues, beware. You can wait weeks for a doctor; whoever the government gives your case to. For an operation, you get in line; God only knows how many months it would be. I hope I don’t get in line in front of a Progressive Dem. If you want to join the president in his version of Canada or Britain’s socialized medicine, Heaven forbid. I am waiting for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to speak at his trial. All of Obama’s staff, including him, is involved in Federal Grand Jury Investigation. Soon you will find out how many illegals will be made citizens by this bunch of socialists. When will the country come back to be a sane place? It’s been shown that sending illegals back, crime has come down. Get the border secure and you will find out. President Bush was a poor excuse for that and not getting two border guards out of prison after 10 or 12 year sentences for shooting a smuggler of drugs. Let’s hope for the best. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Crashes in work zones decline in Michigan; driver behavior still a concern The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released crash statistics from the 2008 road construction season showing a 9 percent decrease in the total number of crashes in work zones statewide. There were 4,977 crashes, 1,378 injuries and 13 fatalities in 2008, down from 5,499 crashes, 1,420 injuries and 20 fatalities in 2007. “While these numbers indicate a decrease, we must continue to be vigilant and help motorists understand that the life they save could be their own,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “All of the fatalities in work zones last year involved motorists and passengers. We hope the new legislation (PA 296 and 297 of 2008) invoking stiffer penalties for injuring or killing anyone in a work zone further enhances safety.” In an effort to promote work zone safety in 2009, MDOT has developed a 30-second public service announcement expected to air statewide from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Additionally, MDOT will provide special funding to the Michigan State Police for overtime patrols in work zones. Heavy enforcement concentration will involve the I-96 corridor in Livingston County. “Drivers play an important role in preventing crashes in work zones,” said Michigan State Police Director Col. Peter C. Munoz. “Be alert and use appropriate caution when approaching work zones: look, locate workers, and lower your speed if workers are present.” City bungles sale of the old library building In October of 2007, the Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recommended that the old library structure be torn down to make room for more parking in the downtown area. As part of the process, the City of Hastings and DDA spent thousands of dollars for a parking and traffic study of the area to determine if the building should be torn down or what could be done to alleviate any parking problems. At a public meeting held in late November of that year, citizens filled the Hastings High School lecture hall to oppose the destruction of the historic 4,400-square-foot building. Retired businessman Ken Miller pointed out the city’s logo reads: “Treasure the old; progress with the new.” Later Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton said, “It’s no secret that we (the county in a letter dated Oct. 30, 2007) offered $200,000 for the building. We need room to grow,” said Callton. “We love the library and want to give it a third life.” After listening to many of the interested citizens, the council responded with a unanimous decision to send the issue back to city staff to seek proposals and bids for the building and then bring the options back to the council. In a draft request for proposals (RFP), the city stated (about a structure they originally wanted demolished), “The building features beautiful oak woodwork, terrazzo floors, marble baseboards, two vaults, one safe and a full-function basement with direct outdoor exit. ... The city wishes to sell the property in order to achieve a high-quality development that will contribute to the vitality of the community and provide increased employment opportunity. The development of this vacant building will achieve several goals, return the property to the tax rolls, and provide jobs and stimulate economic growth in the community.” The city said those wishing to submit bids on the property would have six weeks to put together complete proposals. Prior to the city releasing the RFP language, the county again offered $200,000 for the property with plans to remodel the building and use the space for needed offices. The city still felt it should seek bids, due by April 7, 2008, and the council then set guidelines for the request, requiring very specific details on: • How the building will be utilized. • How the interior and exterior would be improved. • How the grounds would be improved. • How the proposed project would enhance downtown and complement the area. • How many individuals would be employed in the proposed new project. • Value of personal property at the site. • General financing strategy. Months passed before the bids were discussed at the council’s April 2008 meeting when two proposals were submitted, one from the county and the second from Southwest Builders Inc. The council rejected both and instructed staff to set a new deadline for additional proposals. The city then required that any submitted RFP also had to include general layout of the site, such as parking, loading and outside storage. The sealed bids, the city wrote in bold and underline text, must be received on or before 11 a.m. June 30, 2008. In bold was scribed, “Proposals received after 11 a.m. will not be accepted or considered.” When we checked with city officials on June 30, we were told they had received five proposals. Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said, “There are some promising applicants.” He said the city likely would have a decision by July 14. The city turned down all five of the “promising” proposals and in mid-August accepted another proposal that had been submitted nearly a month after the June 30 deadline. After review, we found the late Encore proposal went against everything the city had required (a sketchy plan, with no firm tenant, no design, etc.) and would use more parking than originally expected. In a letter dated July 25, 2008, Encore Development proposed to purchase the structure to be used by a single-use tenant. Encore representatives admitted that they had become “aware of the RFP only two days ago.” They stated, “We are targeting an upscale restaurant employing 50 to 60 part-time employees and as many Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. as 5 to 10 full-time employees,” wrote the Encore representative. Throughout the entire ordeal, the city has dragged out the process to the point that it has lost its buyer for the structure and is now faced with mounting costs because the building is not being used for government purposes. According to the treasurer’s office, the city paid summer taxes of $4,542 ($329 for the parking assessment) and $4,126 for winter taxes in 2008. At its last meeting, the council directed city staff to draft a revised request for bids (RFP No. 3 since the county offered to purchase the building) and present it to the council for consideration at its next meeting. But if you remember, according to John Hart, the city already reviewed several “promising” bids last summer, before throwing out those conforming proposals to accept Encore’s late, non-conforming bid. In a letter sent to city council members dated Aug. 6, 2008, Hart said, “Each of the proposals were well thought out and prepared. It was great to know that a number of applicants were willing to invest such time and effort in their proposal to purchase and rehabilitate the building. Each one valued the real estate and the building as contributing asset to the downtown. They each thought that Hastings was worth investing in.” The letter went on to state, “through careful consideration of each proposal, the committee agreed upon a unanimous recommendation to the city council.” Let’s look at the other proposals. Barry County yet again submitted a proposal with an offer of $200,000 and to remodel the facility for additional office space. Bondorek Enterprises of South Lyon submitted a proposal of $200,000 for the building to be used for either one or several retail or office tenants. Thomas Walker of Barry County offered $130,000 with plans to turn the structure into an arts and theater venue, including a recording studio. William Barry of Hastings offered $90,000 for the property, with plans to develop the building to lease it to two or more tenants. The fifth bidder Gregory Gilmore of Gilmore Collection of Grand Rapids, offered $1 for the building with plans to renovate it for a restaurant. I said at the time, the city violated the trust of the first five bidders who took the time to put together bids and submitted them by the deadline, which the city adamantly stressed it would enforce. The bidders followed the rules set by staff, yet were later penalized for it with little or no explanation. Now a year later, and nearly two years since the landmark building was vacated, the city is faced with starting the entire process over again, while carrying the history of the bungled bid process. Some are calling for the city to hang on until the market changes. Some are concerned about returning it to the tax rolls (which it was never on when it was a post office and then a library), and some are ready to start the process over again. I say sell the historic government building to the county government if the county still willing to purchase the building. County leaders have plans to remodel and add the historic building to their adjacent campus, keeping workers in the downtown area who might patronize local businesses without adding to the demands of area parking. Downtown Hastings has many vacant properties at the present time. Plus, due to the cautious economic conditions, it’s not likely there would be many buyers for a building of that size in the downtown area. The city should try to save face, mend some fences with the county and turn the potential cost of the structure into cash for the benefit of the city’s taxpayers. If the county does purchase the structure, it’s likely they will start remodeling soon, putting local contractors to work at a time when they need it most. The lack of cooperation by the city with the county harms local taxpayers, the same people city council members were elected to represent. The city was given the building for free (it didn’t even pay the requisite $1; that was donated), and yet it may be able to sell it for $200,000. City ‘leaders’ need to set aside their games and double-talk and look for solutions that could benefit taxpayers throughout the county. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Where should cuts be made? Local communities have been notified by the State of Michigan that revenue sharing has been cut about 4.6 percent. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 5 Hastings Charter Township Board votes to amend sewer districts by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer In a presentation delivered to the Hastings Charter Township Board at its May 12 meeting, Brad Carpenter, supervisor of Carlton Township, said that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had insisted that changes be made to plans for a proposed sewer system that would service residences on Middle and Leach lakes and other area properties. As reported in the May 7 edition of the Hastings Banner, Carpenter explained that the sewer system would be owned by Carlton Township and operated by the City of Hastings. According to the plan for the sewer system, Hastings Charter Township would contract with Carlton Township to have several of the properties located within Hastings Charter Township — including a number on Leach Lake — serviced by the system, he said in the previous article. During the presentation, Carpenter explained that before the DEQ will approve of the sewer system, Hastings Charter Township must require that all of the residences located within the township and on Leach Lake utilize it. All of the properties surrounding Middle Lake, in addition to those properties on Leach Lake that are not within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township, fall within the boundaries of Carlton Township. Carpenter said that those properties located within Carlton Township and on the lakes already are required to utilize the sewer system. Contrary to the new DEQ guidelines, the Hastings Charter Township Board voted unanimously at its April 14 meeting to fund its portion of the sewer system project through the creation of special assessment districts comprised of only those residences owned by people who wanted to utilize the sewer system. As a result, not all of the properties located within Hastings Charter Township and on Leach Lake were part of the districts. “(The DEQ) will not fund this project, unless 100 percent of the houses on the lakes are in,” Carpenter said. “... Because it is a state-funded project, we’ve got to play by their rules.” According to Carpenter, the DEQ also recently insisted that several properties located off of Leach and Middle lakes be required to utilize the sewer system. In a May 15 interview, Carpenter explained that he was first told by the DEQ that more than 120 properties located off of the lakes would have to be made to hook up to the sewer system before the organization would allow it to be constructed. However, Carpenter said that, as of that date, the DEQ had reduced its demands and required that only 20 of the original 120 properties be made to hook up to the sewer system. Carpenter told the board that owners of the 20 properties who can prove that their current waste systems are in working order might be able to avoid having to hook up to the proposed sewer system, but he added that the final decision on that matter will rest with the DEQ. While Carpenter said he could understand the DEQ’s position on requiring every residence on Leach Lake to utilize the sewer system, he explained that he does not feel the same way about the organization’s other requirements. “We wanted to address the issues on the (lakes), and now we’re addressing something that doesn’t have anything to do with (them),” he said. After hearing Carpenter’s presentation, the board voted unanimously to amend the special assessment districts for funding of the sewer system to include additional properties that the DEQ determines must be part of the sewer system. In other business, the board voted unanimously to adopt a revised three-year plan submitted by the Barry County Road Commission that allows for the commission to perform, in addition to the work specified in the plan previously adopted by the board, approximately $40,000 worth of additional work for the same amount of money detailed in the former plan. The board also voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with Halifax Services, awarding the business the right to maintain the grounds around Hastings Charter Township Hall. TKHS students earn Ehlers discusses county wide scholarships health care, energy, autos with Obama by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Graduating Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors received county-wide scholarships during an awards presentation on Tuesday, May 19. Maggie Coleman presented the Ethel Denton Groos Scholarship to Linsey Faber. This is a $1,000 scholarship is renewable for four years or $4,000 total. Richard T. Groos and Erin Welker presented the Emil Tyden Scholarship to Cade Dammen. This is a $6,000 scholarship is renewable for years or $24,000 total. Erin Welker presented the Marshall Seger Scholarship to Beth Fuller. This is a one-time $750 scholarship. Fuller also was awarded the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club Non-Traditional Nursing Scholarship, presented by Donna Brown. This is a one-time $500 scholarship Barb Benner presented the Thornapple Garden Club “Walk Gently on this Good Earth” Scholarship. This one-time scholarship for $500 was presented to Jane Linsea. Students may get information about applying for scholarships presented through the Barry Community Foundation by calling 269-945-0526 or going to the Web site at www.barrycf.org. Applications for scholarships will be available after Jan. 1, 2010. In addition to the honors listed above, TKHS students received many local scholarships and awards on May 19. A complete listing of those awards will be in the Sun and News. Charlton Park Day is set for May 23 In a meeting last week at the White House, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers and other Republican Members of Congress discussed health care, energy and science policy with President Barack Obama and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Republicans also raised the issue of automotive industry Unemployment money comes with strings attached The proposed use of the “stimulus” money is very unimaginative. For all the talk of using the money to stimulate economic activity, in the end, the vast majority of it will be used to maintain current programs and current spending. As the potential use and acceptance of the federal money is evaluated, it is critically important to understand all of the strings attached. In cases where the long-term cost exceeds the short-term gain, it should be rejected. Instances such as receiving a higher Medicaid match or more road money, are easy. Other options are much more complicated. Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the country. So when Washington decided to send millions of dollars to prop up and enhance the state’s unemployment system, it seemed like it would be a big help. To start with, Michigan’s unemployment fund is insolvent to the tune of about $1.3 billion dollars. Excessive unemployment levels have taken a toll on the fund. The feds offered help in two different ways. The first was pretty straightforward. They just provided money to extend the benefits to 79 weeks total. This part came with no costly strings to the state’s unemployment system. The other option presented by the feds was a bit more complicated. The federal government gave Michigan the opportunity to take millions more, if and only if, the state increases its unemployment payouts. Here is the catch: the increased payouts must be “permanent” according to the federal statute. So to get the money, the state must increase the unemployment payouts in a way that is “permanent and not subject to discontinuation. ” Sustaining the new benefit levels after the federal money runs out would require an increased employer contribution. I mean, the unemployment fund is already $1.3 billion underfunded, so it is not like excess savings will cover the bill. Now is the absolute last time that the state should increase expenses on employers. The increased cost of this change will be especially hard on small businesses. Those who have actually taken the time to read the federal bill know that the long-term cost of this change exceeds the very shortterm benefit. Killing more job providers is no way to help the unemployed. assistance. “As we consider critical legislation that will affect our nation for generations to come, it is important to maintain open lines of communications between political parties and branches of government,” said Congressman Ehlers. “I will continue to be actively involved in policy discussions so that people in West Michigan are well-represented in the policies set forth in the coming months and years.” The chief of staff had invited select Republican members of Congress, including Ehlers, to meet with him. President Obama arrived at the meeting, unannounced, to speak with discuss his concerns and ideas with those present. Money in Your pocket?? Open Late Memorial Weekend Open Memorial Day 9am-4pm Garden Center & Landscaping wing EMemorial Day Sale!! The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is far reaching. It could benefit: · · · · Wage earners. Social Security recipients. First time home buyers. Home owners making Energy efficient improvements. · College students/parents of students. · Unemployment compensation recipients. · And more... 25% off trees & shrubs with a $50 purchase of Annuals or perennials Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables. Urn Liners - Pre-Made or Special Order You buy the plants and we will fill the liner for FREE 5715 South M-66 • Nashville (Just North of MOO-ville) 517-852-1864 Visitors to the park can tour from the comfort of the Charlton Park tram. Barry County residents are invited to attend the fun-filled, third annual Charlton Park Day Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 24, at the same times. This event will pay tribute to the founder of the park, Irving Charlton and marks the official opening of the park for the summer season, with extended daily and weekend hours. Residents of Barry County and its many visitors enjoy Irving Charlton’s vision annually. “This is our ‘thank you’ for their support of the living history museum of bygone days in Barry County and the park’s recreation area,” said Park Director Keith Ferris. With support from many local sponsors and numerous volunteers, this is a free event and is not funded by the millage-supported park budget. Plenty of free hot dogs chips and drinks will be provided. A Country and Western music show will be directed by Gary Phillips from the Country Fever Dance Ranch. “This promises to be a great show and will feature local talent and impersonators of many country favorites,” said Phillips. Local not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to reserve space to show the public their services during Charlton Park Day and the many other community events held at the park through the summer. Individuals and families are encouraged to attend this special event to tour the many historic buildings and enjoy treats at different locations, play games on the village green and watch roping demonstrations by park employee Tom Campbell. Guests will have opportunities to wander through the recreation area and ride on the park’s tram pulled by a vintage tractor as well as an old-fashioned buggy ride. To learn more about Charlton Park and the many opportunities to volunteer, call the park’s office at 269-954-3775 or log on to www.charltonpark.org. 77534886 77534969 Hastings Office: (269) 945-3547 Caledonia Office: (616) 891-2507 • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL We can help, give us a call! Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up Hungry? It’s not too late for The Seat! NEW Lounge and Patio Menu Good for late night hunger. Available till 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday Midnight Friday and Saturday Featuring • The County Seat BIG DOG • Whiskey BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza Plus more… Outdoor Patio Now Open South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com For upcoming events: OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • NEW Becky’s Flower Barn Floral Design & Wedding Consulting FREE Landscape Estimates • We Deliver!! K. A. 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Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, who issued General Order No. 11 that: The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. On the first celebration of Decoration Day, Gen. James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery and 5,000 people in attendance helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Russell Aaron Sarver Nancy L. Dingledine Jacqueline Lee Thompson 77534832 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4 through fifth grade, and Junior High Youth Group 6th through 8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s.“Singspirations” last Sunday of the month. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Seventh Sunday of Easter - May 24 - Consecration Sunday 10 a.m. Pig Roast after service. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. grace. http://www.discover org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Graduate Reception. 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 1-6 p.m. Rummage Sale. Friday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team. Harold L. Bird This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS - Russell Aaron Sarver, age 84, of Hastings, went to be with his Savior and Lord on Friday, May 15, 2009 while at home with Barry Community Hospice providing additional care. Russ was born Oct. 1, 1924 near White Cloud, in Big Prairie Township of Newaygo County. He married Alberta (Gandy) of Battle Creek on Sept. 2, 1945, and they have been married for over 63 years and have resided in the Hastings area for the past 45 years. Russell touched so many lives during his lifetime, but was looking forward to seeing his Lord, Jesus Christ. Rus had attended Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, IN, and became a licensed pastor, most recently for the Conservative Grace Brethren Churches International. He had been ‘faithful until death’ through pastoring the Grace Brethren Bible Church of Hastings for many years, serving as chaplain at two local nursing homes, holding Bible studies at the Barry County Jail, continuously witnessing for Christ, being the co-editor of the Solo Sense newsletter, compiling and printing various Christian booklets, selecting Scripture passages to be printed in The Reminder, writing Uncle Aaron articles, and often writing Christian-based letters to Dear Editor of The Banner. Most recently, Rus also served on the Hastings Charter Township Board of Review, in addition to being a self-employed licensed carpenter. Earlier in his life, Rus also sold real estate and was a one-room school teacher. For a time, he was even the town marshal of Claypool, IN, and he also farmed as well. During World War II, he enlisted as a Conscientious Objector and served as a milk tester for farmers. As hobbies, Rus loved to restore antique John Deere tractors, and most recently made small crosses as a wood-working project. Russell is survived by his wife, Alberta (Gandy) Sarver and his eight children and their spouses - Carol (Phillip) Hill of LaGrange, IN; Steven (Linda) Sarver of Hastings; Bonnie (Richard) Christner of Clarksville; Sharon Yoder of Hastings; Jerry (Linda) Sarver of Hastings; Sandra (Darrel) Hawbaker of Hastings; Vickie (Edward) Hoffman of Hastings; and David (Dawn) Sarver of Portis, KS; and 26 grandchildren with 34 great grandchildren. Rus is also survived by his siblings and their spouses – Hazel Patterson of Middleville; Daniel (Beverly) Sarver of Dutton; Benjamin (Kay) Sarver of Angola, IN; Elizabeth Booth of Maylene, AL; (Ruth) Sarver of Caledonia; also (Ted) Gandy of Battle Creek; (Earl) Gandy of Dayton, TN; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Rus in death were his parents, Melvin and R. Naomi (Good) Sarver; one brother, Junior Sarver; and one infant great grandson, March James Brown. The funeral service was held at the Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Rd., Hastings on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. The graveside service was at Hastings Township Cemetery on McKeown Rd., Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneralhome.net. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 PERRINGTON - Harold L. Bird, age 65, of Perrington, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 41 years, Katherine; his children, Harold Jr., Pauline and Mark; six grandchildren and several brothers and sisters and in-law. He enjoyed life with his family, and his hobbies of tractors and cars. Memorial graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Nancy L. Dingledine, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Hastings Tendercare. She was born in Battle Creek, on March 16, 1935, the daughter of Fred and Eva (DeMott) Dingledine. Nancy was employed by Dennis Hagen in Kalamazoo, Action Rod, Andres/Frantz Chevrolet in Hastings, Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Manufacturing, and K-Mart in Hastings. She enjoyed going to Church, playing cards, gardening, watching TV, going to country music concerts, watching NASCAR racing on TV, and visiting friends. Nancy is survived by her son, Kenneth L. Dingledine of Hastings; her brothers, Vaughn, Harold, Boyd Richard, and Ronald Dingledine; sisters, Linda (Mike) O'Keith and Louann (Gary) Ginch; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Anthony Dingledine. Visitation will be held Friday 11:00am until service time. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 1:00pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Philip Courtright officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at(girrbachfuneralhome.net). Clarence D. Couts HASTINGS - Clarence D. "Clancy" Couts, age 59, of E. Center Rd. Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids, after a brave battle with Lung Cancer. Clancy was born in Marysville, CA on December 23, 1949, the son of Clarence "Bo" and Wanda (Roller) Couts. Clancy was raised in Gerberville and Monteray California where he attended local schools graduating from Salinas High School in 1968. During his senior year, Clancy and his friends skipped school every Monday to go fishing which his parents didn't find out until the night of graduation when all of the "pink slips" where given to them. Clancy continued his education by attending college before joining the United States Navy in January of 1969. Clancy served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. In 1970 Clancy moved to Michigan to be closer to his children. He was the husband of Michele (Poore) Couts. The couple was married on June 7, 2008 in their Hastings home. Clancy and Michele enjoyed travelling together to the west coast and around Michigan visiting their children and camping. Clancy was known all over West Michigan as the "Sprinkler Man". For over 20 years he owned and operated his own business installing and servicing underground sprinkler systems Clancy loved to be outdoors, and spent each fall deer hunting in the Michigan woods. During the summer he and his family enjoyed spending time together camping in Covert or better known as "Grandpa's Lake". One of his true passions were the children in his life; he loved to spend time with his grandchildren as evidence by their smiles when "Grandpa Clancy" was around. Clancy is survived by his parents Bo and Wanda Couts, his beloved wife Michele; his children, Ron (Sharon) Couts, Heather Nicole Couts (Bower), Mechel (Kenny) Pagel, Scott (Betty) Smith, Heather Ann Channells, Dorrance Hoffman, Randi (Kirk) Rickerd, Nicole (Jim) Cronk, Jamie Simington, Scott (Andrea) Campbell, Robert Simington, Joshua Simington; his brother, Mark Couts, and 22 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville, at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd, with Pastor Glenn Brahnam The family will receive visitors on Friday May 22, 2009 from 5-7 PM at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website atPlease visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS - Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee (Remley) Thompson, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2009 after losing her battle with cancer. Jackie was born on August 30, 1957, the daughter of Janet Lee Martin of Wyoming, MI and Don Remley of Albion, IN. Her employment included the National Bank of Hastings, Pro Line Company, Bob’s Gun and Tackle and Flexfab. She is survived by her parents, also Randy Thompson of Hastings; and son's, John (Leah) Thompson of Hastings and Christopher (Amy) Thompson of Otsego; sister, Lizabeth (Steve) Lewis and brother, Jeffrey (Lisa) Remley of Grattam. Grandchildren Samantha, Danielle, Carley, Matthew, Andrew, Hayden and Nicholas Thompson. Nephews Nickolas and Christopher Remley of Grand Rapids; niece, Melissa Lewis (Dave Boeman) of Allendale; mother-in-law, Martha Thompson; brothersin-law, Art (Pat), Andy (Jackie), Mike (Betty) Thompson; sisters-in-law, Sandra Bowman, Vicki Hirons (Dave Neeson) and many other nieces and nephews by marriage. She was preceded in death by grandchildren Tristen and Caitlin Thompson; fatherin-law, John Thompson and brother-in-law, Ron Thompson and her beloved dogs Buddy and Skeeter. Jackie will be forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on June 6, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fish Hatchery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her behalf. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Esther E. Dickinson-Truman Esther E. Dickinson-Truman was born on November 24, 1918 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Zeilman) Green. At age 6 months she moved with her family to Green Oak Township which was the home of her grandparents. She attended the rural school in that area and graduated from Brighton High School in 1937. She attended and graduated from Spring Arbor Junior College completing her college education at Greenville College in Greenville, IL. She then taught school at Brighton. She served as Assistant Pastor in various Free Methodist churches in the Upper Peninsula. She also taught school at Nashville Elementary School. Esther Green married Rev. S. Basil Dickinson on August 23, 1965. They enjoyed traveling and for several years pastored the Free Methodist Church in Pleasant Valley. Basil Dickinson preceded her in death on December 15, 1981. On October 27, 1990 she married Carey Truman and moved to Zephyrhills, FL. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her father Frank Green, who died when she was a very small child, her mother Martha Green, brothers, Elliot Green and Norman(Helen) Green and sisters, Marian Allen and Ruth Green, step-sons James, Leonard and George Dickinson, step daughters, Margaret (Dickinson) Wortman and Dorothy Truman. She is survived by step daughter, Velma (Maynard) Nicholson of Hastings and stepsons, Charles (Mabel) Dickinson of Kingsley, and Victor (Ruth) Truman of Polk City, FL and five nieces and nephews. She is fondly remembered as a loving and caring grandma by her step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was truly a friend to many, always ministering and serving those in need of care and companionship. The family has entrusted Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings to assist with their needs. Visitations were held on May 16, 2009 at Hastings Free Methodist Church; followed by the funeral services. Reverend Don Brail officiated. Please visit www.lauerfh.com and share a memory with Esther’s family. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 7 SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 Chases to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Kyle Chase and Robin Keller were married May 26, 1984. They have become the proud parents of Eric, Kristin, Amber and Nicholas. Kyle works for Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. and Robin has her own Insurance Agency in Lake Odessa. Herbert Burpee celebrates 89th birthday Herbert Burpee will celebrate his 89th birthday on May 23rd. Herb is an old tool collector. He has three daughters, Rose (Leo) Hendershot, Hastings, Lori (Barney) Silsbee, Nashville and Joyce Burpee of Dowling; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Those wishing may send birthday greetings to: 1531 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. look down the road and plan ahead.” Arnold added that she would like to see the district adopt a longer school year and shorter school day. “These are very long days for young children,” said Arnold who said that as a volunteer and substitute teacher, she has seen youngsters falling asleep in class late in the day. She also noted that with such a long summer break many children lose a lot of what they’ve learned during the previous school year. Hastings student Lennon Gildea asked that when funds were available for a new bus, if the board approve the purchase a full-sized school bus with a wheelchair lift. Gildea said that when the FFA recently went on a trip to Lansing he had to ride with his grandparents instead of on the bus with other club members. “I would like to be able to ride the bus to and from school events, too, because that is part of the fun,” he said. Also during the public comment portion of the meeting, Kaitlyn Rhodes, speaking on behalf of the Hastings Band Boosters thanked the board of education for allowing the recent band trip to New York City. Rhodes also commended band instructors Joan BosserdSchroeder and Melinda Smalley and volunteer Dave Macqueen for all their work for the band program throughout the year. Rhodes also commented on the board’s decision to layoff Smalley due to budget cuts. She noted that the band program currently has a total of 287 students in grades six through 12 and the numbers are expected to be the same next year. “What are we going to do?” she asked. “I wished I had an answer for you, but I don’t. I’m here on behalf of the band boosters; please let us know what you are going to do.” There was no response from Satterlee or the board. Later, during the business portion of the meeting, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the personnel report which included information about the following layoffs: Northeastern Elementary Title 1 paraprofessional Deborah Carpenter, high school English teacher Jodi Darland, Southeastern Elementary paraprofessional Patricia Durling, Central Elementary paraprofessional Lisa Gibbs, Southeastern Elementary paraprofessional April Gorman, middle school healthcare I paraprofessional Rebecca Harris, middle school healthcare I paraprofessional Nancy Jenks, B-4 transportation I paraprofessional Nancy Medeiros, Central Elementary fifth grade teacher Ann Mummert, Northeastern Elementary paraprofessional Rebecca Potter-Smith, assistant band director Melinda Smalley, and Southeastern Elementary paraprofessional Christina Warner. Before the meeting, the board held a reception for retiring teachers and staff. During the meeting, Satterlee and board members took time to formally recognize them for their years of service to the district. This year’s retirees are Young Fives/kindergarten teacher Anne Price (39 years); kindergarten teacher Pat Williams (17 years), kindergarten teacher Gloria Nitz (21 years), food service worker Linda Waldron (13 years), and bus driver Lee Tracy (30 years); food service worker Jan Metzger (23 years), paraprofessional Lyn Ritchie (20 years) and paraprofessional Eileen Yates (14 years). Satterlee said he was nervous about losing three long-term kindergarten teachers but thanked them for their many years of dedicated service to the district and its student. Board Trustee Scott Hodges echoed Satterlee’s sentiments. In other business, the school board: • Approved a motion to participate in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year and authorize the administration to implement the Schools of Choice plan and to process and take action on student transfer requests. • Adopted a resolution designating Board Trustee Tammy Pennington as the district’s Barry Intermediate School District’s (BISD) election representative and Treasurer Gene Haas as the alternate. • Approved the BISD’s proposed general fund operating budget for the 2009-10 school year, • Approved the 2009-10 wage scale for community education instructors and support staff substitutes. The pay for community edu- cation and enrichment instructors is covered by class fees paid by program participants or through state and federal funds. The actual wage of each instructor is determined by the discretion of the community education coordinator operating within the established pay range. The personnel committee recommended the maximum amount on the scale remain at $23 an hour. The pay rate for support staff substitutes is as follows: Secretaries and paraprofessionals $7.51 per hour (2009-10), and $7.62 per hour (2010 - 2011) for zero to one year of experience; $7.61 per hour (2009-2010) and $7.72 per hour (2010-11) for one or more years of experience; custodians and food service workers $7.40 an hour for zero to one year of experience, $7.61 per hour (2009-10) and $7.72 per hour (2010-11) for one or more years of experience. The substitute school bus drivers’ rate increases depend on negotiated changes in the bus drivers’ collective bargaining agreement. • Accepted the following donations: 60 copies of a memory book for the basketball program valued at $520 from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; new woodworking, metal working and maintenance tools valued at $593 from Tractor Supply Corporation; $1,675 from the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation to be used to defray the cost of several programs, activities and field trips for students. • Was presented with information regarding the school improvement plan for 2009-10 through 2012-13 and the system-wide areas of emphasis for 2009-10 and financial plan, which will be considered for approval during the board’s next regular meeting slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the multi-purpose room at Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St. • Received a report on school improvement activities and areas of emphasis completed during the 2008-09 school year. • Accepted the resignation of high school food service worker Marie Anderson. • Approved a motion to set a public hearing on the proposed 2009-10 budget 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the multi-purpose room. DK girls have won three in a row Wager-Sciortino After celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in January, Clarence and Alice Hause are now celebrating birthdays. Clarence turned 85 on May 10th and Alice will turn 80 on May 23rd. Clarence was a real estate broker and contractor. Alice worked at Hastings Mfg. Co. They reside at 5301 Cedar Creek Rd., Hastings. Michael Wayne Boulter, Hastings and Tabitha Adele Miller, Hastings. Heath Charles Helmer, Hastings and Tara Sue Pennepacker, Hastings. Nathaniel Brooks Hodges, Hastings and Courtnie Raine Robinson, Hastings. Joshua Allen Holden, Plainwell and Nicole Lee Elkins, Plainwell. 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The Panthers open Division 3 District Tournament action with an opening round game at Hamilton next Tuesday at 6 p.m. The winner of that contest advances to face either Maple Valley or Fennville at Otsego High School May 28 ay 6 p.m. The Lions host Fennville on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Nashville. Grizzle finally tied the game for Delton with 20:52 left to play in regulation. Delton had just seven shots on goal the whole game, to 25 for Pennfield. Grizzle made 14 saves in net for Delton, and Goldsworthy had ten, as the split time. Torie Breslin stopped six shots for Pennfield. Delton Kellogg followed that contest up with a 2-0 win over Fennville on Monday evening. Knollenberg scored off an assist from Peavey in the first half, then assisted Goldsworthy on a second Panther goal in the second half. Again the Panthers managed to pull out a 77534861 Clarence and Alice Hause celebrate birthdays Jack and Jean Walker are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Rocky Thomas Wager to Nina Maria Sciortino, daughter of Gloria Saragusa and Michael Doredant. Rocky is a 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University and is currently working for the Federal Government as a GIS Specialist in Baton Rouge, La. Nina is a 2006 graduate of Southeastern State University and is currently working for the Country Club of Louisiana as Director of Marketing and Membership in Baton Rouge, La. The happy couple will be united in marriage on Saturday March 13, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team had only defeated Maple Valley in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, until last Friday. In the final game of the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament for the Delton, the Panthers pulled out a shoot-out victory over Pennfield for a third KVA victory. Delton scored a 3-2 win in the shoot-out, getting goals from Lauren Knollenberg, Taylor Peavey, and Anna Goldsworthy. The two teams ended regulation, and the sudden death overtime periods tied a 1-1. Michell Cooper scored midway through the first half, off an assist from Erica Stark, to put Pennfield up 1-0 in the game. Katelynn (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77534864 Satisfaction Guaranteed! �Page 8 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Lakewood’s graduation is tonight. Local greenhouses have been open for a few weeks. The shelves and overhead racks are filled with colorful plants for sale. The only problem is having to choose which of the beauties to buy among the bedding plants, flowers and vegetables. Friday night at 7 p.m. the Depot complex will be open for the annual tribute to the armed forces. This year in a departure from the practice of the recent years, there will be five instead of one honored. One was chosen from each of five time periods. The public is invited to see the exhibits from all past American wars and conflicts as well as hear the tributes. Several were nominated. A select committee had to choose between the several nominees for each category. Those selected for this year honors are Ralph Lambert from World War I, Wendell “Bud” Scheidt from World War II, Lyle Faulkner from the postwar era, Jimmy Reese from Vietnam War and Nyle Yates from the Gulf War. In addition to the Friday evening observance, both buildings will be open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, May 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, Memorial Day (observed) from noon to 5 p.m. Come and bring your friends. The Lake Odessa community library will next week be putting in place exhibits featuring the summer reading program. Doris and Dale Mossburg were recently surprised to receive in a letter from their daughter, Kay Davis, a clipping from her Traverse City newspaper reprint from the Holland newspaper with the story of Mrs. Alice Hoff’s 107th birthday which was back in February. Naturally Kay spotted the Lake Odessa references to Mrs. Hoffs having been a church organist at Central United Methodist Church for more than 40 years and that her husband, Dr. M.A. Hoffs, had been a physician and surgeon there for 40 years. He concluded his medical practice by being the resident doctor for Thornapple Manor. On Thursday of last week, May 13, the streets were busy with “girls” of all ages making their way from store to store, carrying their lavender tote bags after visiting the Lake Odessa Community Library to start their Girls Night Out. Merchants had special discounts, giveaways, music, complimentary food and beverages. At times, it was difficult to get across an intersection in a car because of all the foot traffic. Each participant had a “pass- port” to be punched at each stop with drawings for prizes with the completed cards. The event was slated to run from 4 to 8 p.m. but some began as early as 3:30 p.m. Day care was provided for a nominal fee. As scheduled, Shannon White of Lansing was the featured speaker at the Lake Odessa Area High School meeting last week Thursday. She brought a copy of the “Chronicle” for each person in attendance as well as a copy of Michigan History Day, a publication with instructions for students entering the competition held each spring. Local citizens are invited to share pictures, souvenirs unusual uniforms or whatever from their military experiences at the exhibit this weekend at the Depot Complex. Someone will be on hand Thursday and Friday afternoons to accept the loaned items which then can be picked up on Monday at 5 p.m. Do you have snapshots of a man beside the tank he maneuvered, a flag from Japan, a sword from the Philippines or some items from Vietnam? The tables are ready to accept the maps, snaps or pieces of scrap. At Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, third graders were awarded their own Bibles which they will be using now that they can read well. High school graduates also were given a gift in recognition of this achievement. College graduates honored were Ashley Barcroft, MSU; Christina Barcroft, MSU School of Law; Jared Bickford, WMU; Matthew Decker, GVSU; and Emily Goodemoot, Tim Stewart, Jessica Landon and Ashley Seibel,. RUTLAND, continued from page 1 evaluate all of your options to make the best decision possible, we want you to know that the hospital won’t suffer additional harm.” Resident John Fehsenfeld echoed Blake’s comments, saying that the board would be wise to consider all of its options regarding the pipeline, including those that involve allowing the City of Hastings to provide sewer services to the hospital, since the repercussions of its decision would be long-lasting. Rick Moore asked the board to consider the possibility of entering into an agreement with both the sewer authority and the City of Hastings to ensure that, in addition to the hospital, the residents of both Algonquin and Podunk lakes would be eligible to receive sewer services that residents of one lake or the other would otherwise not likely have access to if the board supported only one provider. “Why can’t we have both?” Moore asked the board. “... Let’s all work together to make this work. ... If we have to slightly modify our plans for the future because our future’s changed, then so be it.” Rolfe addressed the board regarding several aspects of the pipeline, beginning early on by explaining that the board is under no legal obligation to assist the hospital in obtaining sewer services. “The owner of the hospital, Pennock Health Services, exercised their opportunity and their right as a private entity to relocate, or propose a relocation of their existing hospital,” he said. “When they chose to do that, they knew there were no municipal services to that property, including public water and sewer services; they selected the location anyway.” According to Rolfe, the board unanimously voted in December 2008 to have Rutland RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a proposed Ordinance #2009-135 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its May 13, 2009 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting on June 10, 2009 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE # 2009-135 (PROPOSED) Amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map ADOPTED: ________ EFFECTIVE: ________ An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of the subject parcel located in Land Section 14 within the Township from the “MU”, Mixed Use District zoning classification to the “R-1”, Residential Single Family District zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County, Michigan ORDAINS SECTION I — Rezoning of Property in Land Section 14 The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning from the “MU” Mixed Use District zoning classification to the “R-1” Residential Single Family District zoning classification the following described property in Land Section 14, Parcel # 08-13-014-031-00: COM N 89 DEG 24’ 29” W 1303.43 FT & S 00 DEG 07’ 31” E 956.32 FT FR E 1/4 POST SEC 14 FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 07’ 31” E 329.26 FT TH N 89 DEG 32’ 22” W 392.61 FT TH N 00 DEG 12’ 34” W 290.57 FT TH ELY 92.11 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS BEING 1365.53 FT THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 03 DEG 51’ 53” & CHORD BEARING N 83 DEG 20’ 45” E 92.09 FT TH N 81 DEG 24’ 38” E 111.6 FT TH ELY 75.48 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 566.24 FT THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 07 DEG 38’ 16” & CHORD BEARING N 85 DEG 13’ 46” E 75.43 FT TH N 89 DEG 02’ 54” E 115.97 FT TO POB SECTION II — Severability The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part of is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION III — Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV — Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Township Board. Robin Hawthorne Charter Township of Rutland 7534908 Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr approach both the sewer authority and the City of Hastings about providing sewer services to the hospital. Rolfe explained that Carr’s previous efforts to work with the city should not be faulted and were in keeping with previous decisions made by the board. “The supervisor is, to some, faulted for placing initial emphasis on a water and sewer services relationship with the City of Hastings for the hospital property,” he said. “Those who find fault with that approach are obviously entitled to their opinion. There is, however, a very clear reason why the supervisor and this board, as a board, has continued to look at the possibility of obtaining those municipal services from the City of Hastings ...” According to Rolfe, the board voted in 2005 to adopt a Rutland Charter Township Master Plan that detailed how it should proceed in matters such as those pertaining to the pipeline. “That plan, required by state law, provides a general direction for the development of the community,” he said. “... That plan, among other things, indicates that the township will continue to provide leadership in cooperation with neighboring communities to manage growth ...” Rolfe added that the board’s acceptance of additional plans, including the Hastings Area Plan, serve to reinforce the details of the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan and further strengthen the defensibility of any action by the board involving the City of Hastings providing sewer services to the hospital. “I’m going to suggest that you should give serious recognition to the process that you’ve established and the substantive planning direction that you’ve established through your master plan ...,” said Rolfe. “... You disregard that at your peril. That peril may be legal, which would be my concern; that peril may be political, which would not be my concern, but it certainly would be yours.” Regarding the sewer authority’s proposal for the pipeline, Rolfe recommended to members of the board that certain aspects of the document be clarified before the board considered adopting it. According to Rolfe, one of the problems with the document is that it does not guarantee that residents living near the pipeline, like those living on Podunk Lake, will be guaranteed sewer services from the sewer authority. White addressed Rolfe’s concerns, saying that, while the current draft of the plan only guarantees sewer services for the hospital, other properties could be guaranteed service if the owners of those properties were willing to pay for it ahead of time. If an agreement with residents for guaranteed sewer service cannot be reached, the availability of such service would depend upon the service capacity of the sewer authority at the time it is requested, White said. Doster elaborated on White’s comments, saying, “For there not to be capacity to hook up Podunk Lake, there would have to be probably five or six other lakes in other townships that hooked up first in order for that to become an issue.” In a matter relating to the pipeline, Trustee Bill Hanshaw addressed the board and attendees, saying that he wanted Clerk Robin Hawthorne to recuse herself from voting on anything pertaining to the pipeline because of the proximity of her residence to the pipeline if it were installed. According to Hanshaw, if the pipeline were installed, Hawthorne would likely be able to utilize it and increase her property’s value in the process, especially if the City of Hastings provided sewer services to the hospital, in which case she would likely be able to receive water from the city. “She’s the only one on this board that is going to gain financially from the decision that could be made,” Hanshaw said. Hawthorne responded to Hanshaw’s comments, saying, “I have sewer no matter which way this pipe goes,” she said. “... As far as the water’s concerned, I don’t want (the City of Hastings’) water, I never wanted their water ... I care for the residents of my township, not for myself.” In response to Hanshaw’s comments, Rolfe said that he saw no legal reason for Hawthorne not to be able to vote on the issue and added that, unless the board voted with good reason to make her exempt from the voting process, she is legally obligated to vote on all issues before the board. No motions were made by the board to exclude Hawthorne from voting on issues relating to the pipeline. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Online relationships sidelining marriage Dear Annie: My husband is on all of these Web sites — Classmates, Facebook and Reunion — trying to reconnect with old friends. But it seems he's only connecting with women from his old high school. This strikes me as a form of cheating. He has a cell phone, and I am sure he gives the girls that number. He pays the bill so I never see it. He insists he's doing nothing wrong, but why is he only contacting women? He also lies about where he goes, so I suspect he's meeting up with someone or, at the very least, having cybersex. He is in his late 40s and we have four kids. It breaks my heart that I don't turn him on anymore. He has no interest in being intimate with me. Every time I try to get close to him, he says he's too tired. I lost 40 pounds, and he never once told me how good I look — and I look very good. I'd be willing to wait for the midlife crisis to be over if I knew he'd come around. He says he loves me, but I think he's pacifying me until he can find someone better. My trust in him is gone, and it is breaking my heart. Should I put on my walking shoes or hang around hoping he will grow up? — Brokenhearted Dear Broken: Some men grow up, some don't, and there's no way to tell in advance. If your husband has stopped being intimate with you and is constantly chatting online with female friends, he is undermining the marriage, whether he is cheating or not. Tell him your relationship is at risk and you want him to come with you for counseling. As always, if he won't go, go without him and get a handle on this. Debt may tarnish image, friendship Dear Annie: A few years ago, I lent money to a friend who had fallen on hard times. He moved out of state to find work, but called to say he had not forgotten his debt and would pay me as soon as he got back on his feet. A lot of time has passed, and he has not sent any money. Mutual friends have gone to visit him and come back with stories about how he has established a good life in his new location. My patience is running out. I am tempted to tell our mutual friends that he has rebuilt his life at my expense, but don't want to look like a fool for trusting him or come across as a whiner. Should I just write this off to experience, or should I expose him for the rat he is?— Poorer But Wiser Dear Poorer: It takes time to re-establish oneself, and the reports you are hearing may represent your friend's success in pulling himself out of the muck, but not enough to spare the money to repay you. However, he should certainly be making some effort in that direction. If someone asks you point-blank about loaning him money, you can say he is a poor risk. But instead of besmirching his reputation, contact him. Say your mutual friends have reported that he is doing well and you think that's wonderful. Then remind him of the loan and ask what kind of repayment schedule would work for him. Love found, but commitment is elusive Dear Annie: I'm 27 years old and have been dating the handsome love of my life off and on since high school. Our relationship always has been based on friendship. It was love at a distance, mainly because I am a Christian and had my boundaries. When he was dating others, it never bothered me because we weren't intimate. With all the uncertainties of life, both of us are traumatized by the word "marriage." He has his reasons, and I have mine. I love him so much and want to spend my entire life with him. I want to be his wife and the mother of his children, but am somehow afraid of the disappointments that could happen, even though he has never given me a reason to feel this way. He knows I love him, and he loves me, but the commitment terrifies me. What should we do?— Ready to Love Dear Ready: Marriage is a leap of faith. You make the choice to believe things will work out for the best, and you accept that there are no guarantees. If you wait until you are absolutely certain that you will never be disappointed, you will remain paralyzed and do nothing. Of course, as long as the two of you are equally fearful, there's no reason to push in one direction or the other. As soon as one of you is ready to commit, the other must be willing. Otherwise, let him go. Silence could hurt other relatives Dear Annie: I'm an 18-year-old highschool student. Three years ago, I confided in my mom that my grandfather molested me. It was hard for me to tell her, but I couldn't hold it inside any longer. She told my great-grandmother and together they confronted Grandpa, who admitted everything. We haven't pressed charges or told my grandmother, brothers or dad. Plus, my grandfather still acts like nothing happened between us. I think my other family members need to know the truth, and I really want to tell them, but then feel ashamed and keep silent. Sometimes I just want to end it all. Can you help, please? — Unhappy Granddaughter Dear Unhappy: If there are other young girls in the family, they must have this information so that they can be protected, too. Silence protects Grandpa. You did the right thing coming forward, but disclosing the abuse is only the first step. Contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-6564673) and ask for help. Hosts take break from entertaining Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Steamed," who was upset with her husband's friends for not spending enough time with them on a vacation. Thanks for pointing out that the guests may not have wanted to burden their hosts by expecting to be entertained every day. I wish those people were my friends. We own a vacation home, and often invite family members to visit and include them on our excursions. However, I would love it if these relatives would take some time on their own to explore, giving my husband and me a little break. It's not that we don't love the family, but it can be tiring to constantly be around others. It sounds like these two couples might have done a better job communicating their expectations. I have made suggestions to our relatives to "take the grandkids to the park," but they say, "Oh, let's all stay together." There's another possibility, too. Maybe, after spending several hours together, the writer or her husband behaved in such a way that the guests didn't want to be around them. Did they drink too much? Complain a lot? Not care to go anywhere the guests wanted? There are lots of reasons.— NFPS Dear NFPS: There's no way to know whether the visiting couple was attempting to be considerate or if there was some level of incompatibility, but thanks for pointing out the range of possibilities. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Delton girls’ soccer camp will be in June The Delton Kellogg High School girls’ soccer coaching staff will be hosting a soccer camp for all Delton Kellogg girl soccer players in June. This camp is for girls who will be entering grades one through eight next school year. The camp will run from June 22-25., and be held at the Delton Kellogg varsity soccer field next to the Delton District Library from 10 a.m. to noon each day. The cost to participate is $25, and checks can be made payable to Delton Kellogg Schools. Each camper will receive a camp T- shirt. Registrations may be dropped off at school, or sent to the Delton Kellogg Athletic Office/Attention: Tracy Webster; 10425 Panther Pride Drive; Delton, MI 49046. Please include the name of the camper, address, phone number, grade, and size of Tshirt. Call varsity girls’ soccer coach Tracy Webster with any questions regarding the camp at (616) 536-8009. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part V) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter Fifteen miles above Fort Kearney we found many emigrants fording the Platte River, which was at least a mile wide at that point, the water being on an average of not more than one foot in depth though the current was very rapid. Their reason for crossing at this point was to reach a road on the north side of the river on which there was but little travel and along which they expected to find better pasturage for their stock. Platte River is a dangerous river to cross, as its bed is composed of quicksand which is continually changing. During one week the channel may be on the south side and the next week on the north. Many wagons were lost by emigrants crossing at this ford. The breaking of a kingbolt, tongue, wheel or anything that could not be quickly repaired gave the rapid current its chance to wash the loose sand from under the wheels and in an hour’s time the wagon would have settled so rapidly that you could see nothing but the white cover above the surface of the water. If the wagon was ever recovered, it would be at some time in the future when the water was running in some other part of the river bed. These rapids were a favorite crossing-place for the buffalo on their annual migrations northward in the spring. Thousands of these monarchs of the plains were in sight as we reached the ford. They were coming from the south, marching in single file, in companies of from 100 to 300, each company led by one of the most powerful bulls of the herd. All the trains in our section had to stop that day while these herds were crossing the ford, for they would neither stop nor turn out of the way for us or for anything else, but as primitive pioneers claimed the right of way. Some of us would go out and select a nice fat looking one and shoot it down, but that did not check the herd nor turn them in the slightest from their chosen course. We had to wait until the herd has passed before we could get the one we had shot. Where they passed down the sandy bank into the river their trail was worn so deep that they would disappear from sight entirely to again emerge in sight in the river, each company strictly following its leader in single file and close order with no scattering or straggling. It was a scene that will never pass from the memory of those who had the privilege of viewing it. It was a wonderful panorama to look upon. Thousands of buffalo and hundreds of wagons were fording the rapids of the river, each column in plain sight of the other but far enough apart not to interfere with the other, for the rapids were at last a mile long. The favorite range of the buffalo runs north and south, about 500 miles wide, commencing at the Arkansas River on the south and extending north into the British possessions. Since all the streams in this region take an easterly course, the buffaloes have to cross them in their migrations, yet they are known to have journeyed at least a 1,000 miles north, returning south the same season. All through this country are still to be found the so-called “buffalo wallows,” sometimes several of them in less than an acre of ground. They are usually about 10 feet in diameter and from one to two feet in depth and are made by the bulls in the spring when challenging their rivals to combat for the favor of the opposite sex. The ground is dug up and hollowed by the pawing of the two bulls, the challenge is accepted, and the battle takes place. The one that comes off victorious remains in possession of his bride until dispossessed by a more powerful rival. So desperate are these battles that frequently one of the contestants is left dead on the battlefield, while the victor dies in the wallow from the wounds he has received. These wallows have proved of great benefit to emigrants and have saved many a life. The soil is so compact from the treading that after a wallow becomes filled with water it remains until evaporated. Many an emigrant train has found water for man and beast in a buffalo wallow when all the streams were dried up. It must not be thought that this water is of the quality one is accustomed to get at a popular summer resort, but on the Plains, a thirsty man or beast with a parched and swollen tongue, far from a living stream of water, does not hesitate long about the quality of water he is willing to drink. Many an emigrant and soldier can also truly say that a buffalo wallow has saved his life when attacked by Indians, since it is a safe and natural rifle pit. I well remember in the several Indian battles in which I participated on the plains of Dakota in the summer of 1868, what good use both soldiers and Indians made of them. Now, before proceeding with the description of our journey, let me give you the estimate which most of us set upon the character and value of the country through which we were then passing. Fifty years ago, any school boy if called upon to give a description of the country west of the Mississippi River, would say that it was “The Great American Desert.” At that time, it was thought to be of little or no value except for the furs it produced. This was the opinion of our party in 1852. But not long after our journey, countless numbers of emigrants crossed the Missouri River seeking homes in this very desert, the valleys and plains of which are now fast becoming the richest and most fertile in the world. American-born emigrants were the first to penetrate and settle there, claiming the best land; following them came the foreign emigrants, flowing in that direction in a mighty tide, narrowing down the limits of the supposed Great American Desert, and making a veritable garden of what we considered worthless land. It did not take long to discover that what we in our party had looked upon as a worthless, barren desert, incapable of sustaining a civilized population, was in fact the richest part of our territorial domain with a climate pure and healthful and a soil surpassing that of most of the eastern and southern states and capable of producing indefinitely. The name “Great American Desert” has passed away; instead has come “The Plains,” a synonym of great things. Of the many persons who crossed The Plains at the time I did whom I have since met, there are none who have not expressed surprise that their judgment regarding the vast country over which they passed at that time was so far from correct. Delton Kellogg girls facing some of state’s top teams The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ softball team earned a second place finish at Saturday’s Cereal City Invitational at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The Panthers scored wins over Battle Creek Central and Battle Creek Lakeview before falling 5-1 to Eaton Rapids in the championship game. The Greyhounds only allowed the Panthers two hits in the final, one each for Tarah Keim and Kali Tobias. Keim was the losing pitcher in the contest, striking out two and only allowing three hits herself. Delton downed Lakeview in the semifinals, 5-2. It was just the second loss of the season for the Spartans. Keim was the winning pitcher, striking out eight and allowing just two hits. Katie Marshall, Kami McCowan, and Tobias had two hits each for the Panthers, while Sarah Weimer, Keim, Shelly NeSmith, and Taylor Blacken had one each. Delton started the day with a lopsided 23-4 win over Battle Creek Central. Keim had three hits, and Marshall, McCowan, Tobias, Adrienne Schroeder, and Sarah Holroyd had one apiece. Blacken was the winning pitcher in that one, allowing just four hits. The Panthers followed up that performance with a pair of tough Kalamazoo Valley Association double headers to start this week. Galesburg-Augusta topped the Panthers 10-0 and 15-0 in Monday’s two games. The Rams came into the week ranked third in the state, then on Tuesday the Panthers split with the number four team in the state Olivet. Delton dropped game one against the Eagles, 7-1, then won game two 4-3. In the win over the Eagles, Keim allowed just four hits and struck out five. Marshall had two singles, Tobias a pair of doubles, and McCowan and Keim had one single each. Tobias had a pair of singles, and Keim a double for the only three Delton hits in game one. Keim was the losing pitcher, despite allowing only five hits and five strike outs. Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Are you neglecting your 403(b) plan? Are you a teacher? Or are you employed by a non-profit organization? In either case, you may have a 403(b) retirement plan available to you. Your 403(b) is similar to 401(k) plans offered by companies, yet some evidence suggests that participation in 403(b) plans is lower than that found in 401(k)s. If you’re not taking advantage of your 403(b), you may want to reconsider — because your plan can provide a big boost to your retirement savings. If you’re not familiar with a 403(b), you’ll want to understand the key benefits: • Tax-deferred earnings — Your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. • Pre-tax contributions — Typically, you fund your 403(b) with pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your annual taxable income. (Some 403(b) plans may allow a Roth option, which allows your earnings to grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. However, your contributions are made with after-tax dollars.) • Variety of investment options — You should have a variety of investment choices with which to fund your 403(b), so you can build a portfolio that is appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon. Given these features, why aren’t more people participating in their 403(b) plans? One key reason seems to be that many eligible employees, especially teachers, also are covered by a pension plan — and they think a pension, combined with Social Security, may be enough to meet their retirement income goals. But that’s probably not true. You’ll likely need at least 80 percent of your working income during retirement — and that figure could easily rise, depending on your retirement lifestyle. Consequently, you will need to exploit every single avenue of retirement savings — including your 403(b) plan. In 2009, you can defer up to $16,500 of your salary to a 403(b), plus an additional $5,500 if you’re 50 or older. You can put in another $3,000 if you have 15 or more years of service with a qualified organization and you contributed, on average, less than $5,000 a year to your 403(b) plan. Of course, you may not be able to put in the maximum annual amount to your 403(b) plan. But if your employer matches part of your contributions, you should at least consider contributing enough to earn the match — otherwise, you’re walking away from “free money.” While it’s often a good idea to contribute to your 403(b), you may find some extra challenges in 2009, because the rules governing 403(b) plans have changed. Previously, your plan may have allowed you to invest with several 403(b) providers, or “vendors,” and you could make tax-free transfers between them. Under new IRS rules, however, you can now move assets from one vendor to another only if both vendors are on your plan’s “approved” list. Consequently, many employers will likely reduce the number of 403(b) vendors and investment options, so you’ll have to evaluate the new “approved vendor” list to see which vendors would be most fitting for your financial goals. In any case, if you aren’t already contributing to your 403(b), start now. And if you already are participating in your plan, make sure you’re getting the most out of it — someday, you’ll be glad you did. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.81 -.58 AT&T 24.67 -1.06 CMS Energy Corp. 11.39 -.60 Coca-Cola Co. 46.64 +2.24 Dow Chemical Co. 17.88 +.84 Exxon Mobil 70.52 -.30 Family Dollar Stores 30.99 +.16 Ford Motor Co. 5.63 +.62 First Financial Bancorp 8.83 -1.77 General Motors 1.27 +.12 Intl. Bus. 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These assessment rolls have been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment districts as is more particularly shown on plans on file with each Township Clerk at the addresses set forth at the bottom of this Notice. The total cost of the weed control project is $332,765.00 ($135,507.40 of which is to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township and $197,257.60 of which is to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of each Township has reported to his respective Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said respective District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said respective District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit of all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Barry Township Board and the Prairieville Township Board will hold a joint meeting at the LGI Auditorium at the Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan on June 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the aforementioned special assessment rolls and hearing any objections thereto. The roll for each Township may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk of that Township during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to an assessment roll shall file his or her objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk of the Township in which that person’s subject property is located before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board of that Township may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearings the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77534835 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hoekstra discusses state and national issues by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Hoekstra was the keynote speaker at the Barry County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro in Hastings Friday evening. Hoekstra, who formally announced his candidacy March 30, has served the Michigan’s 2nd District congressman since 1993. As a congressman, he has served as the chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence since 2004. He is also a senior member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and has served on several task forces and caucuses including the House Republican Study Committee, The Congressional Manufacturing Caucus and is the founding chairman of the Education Freedom Caucus. Before the dinner began, Hoekstra took a few minutes to answer questions from the local media. He was asked about his plans to improve the state’s economy and whether he had a strategy for bringing jobs and industry to Michigan. He said the key is a commitment to growth. “I’m not sure this current governor has recognized or made a commitment that says we have to grow the economy,” he said. “You need to make a firm commitment to growth, then we got to implement rock-solid business practices. You have to do the basics right.” When asked what constituted solid business practices and getting the basics right, Hoekstra gave an example of what he feels the current administration is doing wrong and what he would do to change it. “We implemented a business tax in the summer of 2007. They adjusted it in the fall of 2007. They didn’t right the fundamentals as to how it worked until November of 2008. They are still changing it, and people have to pay taxes for last year,” said Hoekstra. “We have just made this a state a hard place to do business, and we need to make it an easier place to do business. “Over time, we have to phase out the state business tax,” he added. “I think we can find alternative sources of revenue for the state other than taxes. We’re kind of keeping people guessing as to what that might be right now. But, we’re hoping that within the next three or four weeks, we can give people an insight as to what that may be to relieve the tax burden in the state. But, the fundamentals are, for people who are doing business here or thinking about coming here, they view this as an expensive place to do business and a hard place to do business. Those are two things we fundamentally need to change, and I believe can change.” Hoekstra said that as a congressman during the previous administration, he feels responsibility for the current state of the nation’s economy. “There is a share of responsibility. You can’t be in this position and say, ‘We didn’t have anything to do with it,’” said Hoekstra, “Now, if you go back and take a look at when this started to happen, there were parts of this that were early in the Bush Administration. But, really when you had the change in control of Congress in January 2007 is when a lot of this stuff started to unravel because people started to recognize that what we were going to see in Washington was more spending and higher taxes, and that put a chilling effect on the economy almost immediately. “Part of the things that I regret that happened during the Bush years is that we spent too much,” he continued. “We spent too much, and we didn’t reform enough government. That’s a shared responsibility; in politics no one person can get much done.” As a congressman, Hoekstra voted to send troops to Iraq. Looking back, he said he’s not sure he would make the same decision now. “It’s really easy for people to go back and second guess seven years later. But, when we voted to go into Iraq, it was done on a bi-partisan basis. People thought there was a threat, and this guy (Saddam Hussein) had to be removed from power, and we have been successful doing that, and we’ll never know the alternative — what would have happened if we had done nothing,” said Hoekstra. “Right now, we are going through a series of decisions that this president is making that I think jeopardize national security. We won’t know for four or five years. We may find out that we can keep America safe with the policies he has in place, or we may be bitterly disappointed that they won’t work. All we do know is that what we have done over the last seven years has kept America safe, and we haven’t been attacked again. That part of our track record I feel very good about.” With regard to the current situation in Afghanistan, Hoekstra said it is important to be very careful. “Afghanistan is a tough problem. There is no doubt that the Taliban and al-Qaida are there. They are using it to destabilize Pakistan. Pakistan has nuclear weapons,” said Hoekstra. “But I think that you have to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan in a very, very different way. You are not going to be able to put 200,000 troops in Afghanistan and expect to be able to control that country. And, I think the outcome that we are going to get out of Afghanistan is going to be different than what we had in Iraq. Hopefully, the president will develop these strategies in a bipartisan way, because we are going to make mistakes, and if he does it in partisan way, then we will have a partisan fight about Afghanistan, and I don’t want to see that happen.” Hoekstra is an opponent of unfunded federal mandates such as No Child Left Behind, which he is working to see repealed. He said he feels that repealing the No Child Left Behind Act would help struggling schools across the nation. However, closer to home, Hoekstra said he has not yet developed a strategy to bail out Michigan’s struggling public schools system which is seeing record numbers of school closings and teacher layoff, even as programs and services are being cut. “Unfunded mandates make no sense. Either you have to fund what you ask people to do or you got to rethink it,” he said. “What we are trying to do is get them to focus on the things that are essential. We just passed a bill on committee yesterday that is a school construction bill. But part of the bill is that if a school is to get any money, they will have to report to the federal government what flooring they put in and how much of it was ‘green.’ It’s kind of like, ‘what does knowing that statistic do to help our kids get a better education?’ You have to focus on the essentials. I think we have tried to put way too many things in, and we’ve gotten away from the essentials.” When asked what non-essentials he would cut, Hoekstra said, “I am all for getting rid of No Child Left Behind and giving the money to the schools, no strings attached. I was one of only 41 to vote against No Child Left Behind. No Child Left Behind has a pattern of about 12 to 15 national tests for our kids, federally mandated tests, we shouldn’t have to do that. We shouldn’t be mandating those out of Washington. Every dollar we spend on educa- tion in Washington, only 60 to 65 cents makes it into a classroom. If we get rid of the mandates, our goal is to get 95 cents into local classrooms.” On the state level, Hoekstra said it is important to focus on the essential mandates that are important to help children learn, but he said he still has no specific plan for bailing out the state’s school system “I’m now starting to get a lot people coming in to see me about issues like this on the state level. Obviously I’m familiar with them at the federal level, but I just don’t have anything specific on the state level, just yet,” he said. When asked if Michigan’s teachers would need to look at taking contract concessions in order to save the state’s schools, in much the same way as members of the United Autoworkers Union (UAW) have in an attempt to the state’s flagging auto industry, Hoekstra said that in this economy everyone needs to make concessions. “You have to recognize that just about every part of the economy has made concessions except government,” he said. “I’m not saying that you will or will not make concessions. But, working for the government needs to be a good job, not necessarily the best job in the state. “For years, the UAW would not take concessions, and they kept losing market share. Teachers are now going through this, and they are saying that the revenue is not there, they see a state that is declining, so there is fewer and fewer kids. Most of the schools in my district are declining school districts,” said Hoekstra. “If we want to turn the state around, everybody has got to pitch in so we can develop a new model of competitiveness.” LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CAL B. HUSMAN and KELLI HUSMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008, and recorded on February 22, 2008, in Document No. 200802220001639, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($163,644.60), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF CULBERT'S PLAT NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 78, OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77534784 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. VanderMeer, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 20, 2003 in instrument 1111443, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One And 79/100 Dollars ($251,871.79), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534695 File #262240F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy Lynn, an unmarried woman, to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded March 29, 2002 in Instrument Number 1077380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($89,834.15) including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2 of James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 5. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 07534794 File No. 280.8310 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harold Woodman and Theressa Woodman, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2006, and recorded on April 10, 2006 in instrument 1162444, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($127,858.00), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9, 10, 11, Block C, Pleasant Shores, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534213 File #224457F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 26, 2004, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 31, 2004 in Instrument #1133252 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($73,968.48), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 4, Block 9, H.J. Kenfield’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 537 East Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534704 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Harkness and Linda Lou Harkness aka Linda L. Harkness, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 18, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 200410280016285, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 28/100 Dollars ($75,789.28), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and the East 2 feet of Lot 10 of Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534235 File #260772F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on December 16, 2005, by J & K Woodridge Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 19, 2005, in Document #1157947 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four and 36/100 Dollars ($141,464.36), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: All that part of Lot 581 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as: Commencing at a point 16 feet East of the Northwest corner of Lot 581, thence South 132 feet, thence East 40 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence West 40 feet to the place of beginning, except the South 6 feet thereof sold for alley purposes. Commonly known as 136 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months for the date of the sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534898 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadrick James a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2005, and recorded on August 30, 2005 in instrument 1151939, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Three And 06/100 Dollars ($137,453.06), including interest at 7.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 and 15, Broadway Heights, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 48, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534607 File #261875F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurtis S. Brown, Unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 59/100 Dollars ($96,880.59), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 and 15 of the Charles E. Kingsbury Park Plat, Cloverdale Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534746 File #262604F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert D. Hood, a married man and Jill C. Hood, his wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Premier Mortgage Lending, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 3, 2005 in instrument 1150468, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five And 93/100 Dollars ($136,295.93), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Sandy Knolls Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534612 File #262316F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 11 NOTICE OF ADOPTION FOR Ordinance # A-1-2009 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF BARRY COUNTY TO ADD ARTICLE 21, HASTINGS AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS: 1. Article 21. Article 21 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, being Sections 2100 through 2107, shall be amended in its entirety to read as follows: ARTICLE TWENTY-ONE — HASTINGS AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT SECTION 2100 — PURPOSE AND INTENT Barry County has joined with Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township, Carlton Township and the City of Hastings to prepare and adopt the Hastings Area Plan, a Joint Future Land Use Plan, in order to guide future development in a manner which is consistent with the common goals and objectives of these municipalities. The Plan sets forth recommendations on future roads, utility extensions and land use and it contemplates the establishment of essentially uniform zoning requirements to regulate land uses in the joint planning area, regardless of which unit of local government has jurisdiction. The purpose of the Hastings Area Overlay district is to provide zoning regulations which are common to each municipality to ensure the consistent application of the recommendations of the Hastings Area Plan. The regulations are intended to coordinate with the terms of an Urban Services Area Agreement (USAA) executed by Barry County, Rutland Charter Township, Hastings Charter Township, Carlton Township and the City of Hastings. The objective of this overlay is to coordinate land use regulations through zoning with the provision of urban services such that a rational and sequential expansion and development of the Hastings planning area is achieved. The boundaries of the USAA will change over time as urban services are provided to new parcels upon request of the property owner and the standards of this overlay district are intentionally flexible to accommodate such expansions. The permitted density for residential uses in the Hastings Area Overlay District is approximately four units per acre and such density must be served by public water and sanitary sewer. Subdivisions and site condominiums will be required to be served by these public utilities. Permitted land uses will be substantially consistent but not identical within each municipality. Cluster / open space subdivisions are encouraged. The Hastings Area Overlay district is also proposed to serve as a receiving area for the transfer of development credits from agricultural and rural preservation areas elsewhere in Barry County. Additional density will be permitted for projects which accept these development credits. The purposes of this zoning district are also to: SECTION 2103 — SPECIAL LAND USES The following land uses shall be treated as special land uses the respective zoning districts according to whether they are proposed for Tier One or Tier Two properties, as set forth herein and subject to the terms of Article 23 and Section 2106. A. Tier One Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District. • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the CR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 2. Rural Residential (RR) District. • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the RR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District. • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1002 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1302 6. General Commercial (GC) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1602 B. Tier Two Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 803 • Governmental Office • Stables/Riding Academy Coordinate land use along municipal boundaries to achieve compatibility in density, use, function and design. Provide for a connected system of street, pedestrian and bicycle trails between neighborhoods and activity centers. Ensure that public utilities and urban services are to be provided concurrent with and by new development in a phased and sequential manner with the level of service proportional to the type of land use proposed. Preserve valuable natural areas and open within and adjacent to residential developments. 2. Rural Residential (RR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1102 • Animal Grooming • Bed & Breakfast • Farm Worker Housing • Governmental Office • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Stables/Riding Academy • Wind Energy Conversion System SECTION 2101 — OVERLAY APPLICABILITY The Hastings Area Overlay District is a supplement to the requirements of the applicable underlying zoning district. To the extent the requirements of this Article conflict with the requirements of the underlying zoning district, the terms of this Article 21 shall govern. The regulations of this section shall apply to any land which is the subject of the Urban Services Area Agreement (USAA) between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township and Barry County, Hastings Charter Township, and any other units of local government that may become signatories to such agreement. Land use regulations will be applied in two alternative tiers: A. Tier One. Tier One properties are those that are within the boundaries of the Urban Services Area as defined by, and as adjusted from time to time in accord with, the USAA. B. Tier Two. Tier Two properties are those that are not currently within the boundaries of the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, but which lie within the ultimate urban service area as established in the Hastings Area Plan, Joint Future Land Use Plan. 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 • Miniature Golf Course • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1202 • Governmental Office • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1302 • Dwelling, two-unit • Dwelling, Multi-unit • Governmental Office • Place of Public Assembly, Small • Private Road • Subdivision, Open Space • Subdivision, Conventional 6. General Commercial (GC) District • For Tier Two properties, all Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1601 and all Special Land Uses pursuant to Section 1602 shall be treated as Special Land Uses subject to the terms of Article 23 and Section 2106. A. B. C. D. SECTION 2102 — PERMITTED USES The following land uses shall be permitted within the respective zoning districts according to whether they are proposed for Tier One or Tier Two properties, as set forth herein: A. Tier One Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District: • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the CR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 2. Rural Residential (RR) District: • Not Applicable. This overlay anticipates that in the event properties located in the RR district are incorporated into the Urban Services Area as defined by the USAA, such properties would be subject to a zoning map amendment to a district more appropriate for urban services. 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District: • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1001 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1201 5. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1301 6. General Commercial (GC) District • All Permitted Uses pursuant to Section 1601 B. Tier Two Properties. 1. Conservation Reserve (CR) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Building with footprint in excess of 150% of the principal building. • Accessory Use to a permitted use, subject to Section 504 • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Farms • Farm Operations 2. Rural Residential (RR) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland • Farms • Farm operations • Greenhouses 3. Recreational Lakes (RL) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use, subject to Section 504 • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland 4. Low Density Residential (LRD) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor • Parks or parkland 5. 6. Moderate Density Residential (MDR) District • Accessory Building, subject to Section 501 • Accessory Use to a permitted use • Day Care, Family • Dwelling, Single Family • Home Occupation, Minor General Commercial (GC) District • Not Applicable. All Tier Two properties in the General Commercial district 2. shall be treated as Special Land Uses. B. C. D. SECTION 2104 — DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS The dimensional standards of the underlying zoning districts shall apply to Tier One and Tier Two properties for all land uses. SECTION 2105 — DISTRICT REGULATIONS, IN GENERAL The district regulations of the underlying zoning districts shall apply to Tier One and Tier Two properties for all land uses. SECTION 2106 — OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS In addition to the requirements of the underlying zoning district, the following standards and regulations shall apply within the overlay district. A. Water and Sewer Connection. All Tier One properties and uses shall require connection to a public sewer and water system as provided by the terms of the USAA, regardless of the terms of the underlying zoning district. B. USAA Requirements. All Tier One properties shall be subject to the terms of the Urban Services Area Agreement. C. Special Land Use Conditions. As a condition of approval of any Special Land Use for Tier Two properties within the Overlay District, the applicant shall certify agreement to subject the proposed use and the parcel to the terms of the Urban Services Area Agreement if and when its applicability is extended to include the property. Such agreement shall run with the land and shall bind all subsequent property owners and occupants to its terms. Such agreement shall be memorialized in a recordable instrument placed on file with the Barry County Register of Deeds. D. Street, Walkway and Trail Connections. In order to achieve one of the objectives of the Hastings Area Plan which is to “provide for a connected system of streets and pedestrian and bicycle trails between neighborhoods and activity centers” all site plans, platted subdivisions and site condominiums shall be designed to provide for the following as may be required by the Planning Commission: 1. Public and private streets shall be extended to the boundary line of adjacent parcels to allow for the logical continuation of such streets into the adjacent parcel. This extension may be in the form of constructing the road itself to the parcel boundary or providing a right of way to the parcel boundary so the road may be constructed at a future date. 2. Sidewalks at least five feet wide, on both sides of the street, shall be provided for and installed within the street right of way for all plats and site condominiums. 3. Within platted subdivisions and site condominiums improved common walkways shall be located along certain side lot lines in order to provide an alternative pedestrian travel route to the sidewalk system located within the public right of way. These “mid-block” walkways shall be located with an easement and shall not be blocked by the property owner and shall be spaced approximately 600 feet apart. 4. If the plat or site condominium provides common open space for use by its residents a walking trail shall be provided within this open space. 5. Street trees and street lights shall be provided at regular intervals within the street right of way by the developer of the plat or site condominium if determined to be necessary by the Planning Commission. SECTION 2107 — OPEN SPACE NEIGHBORHOODS (OSN) WITHIN PLATS AND SITE CONDOMINIUMS A. Intent The intent of this section is to provide incentives for dedicated open space to be preserved within any new residential plat or site condominium development as recommended by the Hastings Area Plan. These regulations, which are voluntary, may allow an applicant to achieve a greater number of lots than would otherwise be possible under conventional plat or site condominium development, or under the terms of Section 509. This section seeks to achieve the following objective: 1. Identify and preserve natural features of the site proposed for development. E. Provide for recreational areas and civic open space within new neighborhoods that are usable, centrally located and accessible to all residents of the neighborhood and which can promote a sense of community and opportunities for interaction among neighbors. 3. Provide for neighborhood design which has a definable center and an edge, and which provides pedestrian links throughout the development. 4. Provide a small-scale alternative to other open space neighborhoods intended for an urban environment. Authorization. An Open Space Neighborhood shall be a use permitted by right within the LDR and MDR Zoning Districts and shall be developed in accord with the requirements of this section. Development Requirements. The following regulations, shall apply to an Open Space Neighborhood: 1. Public water and sewer shall serve at the site. 2 Lot Dimensions. Minimum Lot Dimensions shall be as set forth in Section 1303, and Lot Setback requirements shall be as set forth is Section 1305. Open Space Requirements 1. An OSN shall provide and maintain a minimum of ten percent of the gross site acreage as preserved Dedicated Open Space. 2. A portion of the Dedicated Open Space, but not more than five percent of the gross site acreage, may consist of woods, wetlands, steep slopes, existing ponds, creeks or floodplain areas. Dedicated Open Spaces shall also consist of play areas with play structures, open grass covered fields, ball fields, tennis courts, swimming pools and related buildings, community buildings, and similar recreational facilities as well as natural areas such as fields and woods. It is the intent of this section to provide for recreational areas and civic open spaces within an OSN project that are usable, centrally located and accessible to all residents of the neighborhood and to preserve natural site features such as woods, stands of trees, wetlands, ravines, steep hills and similar areas which provide for wildlife habitat, shade, walking trails and pleasing views. 3. At least one contiguous area of open space shall be centrally located within the development, and shall be maintained as a village square, playground, or park. 4. The Planning Commission may require that specific natural features of the site be preserved as part of the Dedicated Open Space. Such features may include stands of trees or woods, specimen trees, wetlands, steep slopes, natural drainage courses or open fields. 5. Except for those natural site feature areas noted above, an individual open space area shall not be more than 60,000 square feet or less than 10,000 square feet. An OSN project shall contain at least one individual open space area of at least 20,000 square feet. 6. Narrow bands of open space around the perimeters of sites will generally not qualify as usable dedicated open space, unless those areas are portions of walking trails that connect to larger areas of open space. 7. Open space areas shall be located so as to be reasonably accessible to all residents of the OSN. Pedestrian access points to the dedicated open space areas from the interior of the OSN shall be provided and shall be clearly identifiable by a sign or improved pathway. 8. Dedicated open space within the OSN shall be linked, if possible, with any adjacent existing public spaces or walkways. . 9. The Planning Commission may consider variations from the open space requirements contained herein provided the applicant can demonstrate that the intent of the Open Space Neighborhood Ordinance is met. However, the amount of Dedicated Open Space shall not be reduced below ten percent (10%) of the gross site acreage. 10. The following areas shall not be considered a part of the dedicated open space: a. The area within all public or private road rights-of-way. b. The area within a platted lot, or site condominium unit occupied or to be occupied by a building or structure. c. Off street parking areas. d. Detention and retention ponds created to serve the project. e. Sidewalks, excepting those walkways that are a portion of a dedicated trail system. However, trail systems alone may not constitute the entire dedicated open space. 11) Guarantee of Open Space. The applicant shall provide an open space preservation and maintenance agreement stating that all dedicated open space portions of the development shall be maintained in the manner approved. Documents shall be presented that bind all successors and future owners in title to commitments made as part of the proposal. This provision shall not prohibit a transfer of ownership or control, provided notice of such transfer is provided to the Planning Department and the all other provisions of approval are continued, unless an amendment is approved by the Planning Commission. The agreement must be acceptable to the County and may consist of a dedicated park, a recorded deed restriction, covenants that run perpetually with the land or a conservation easement established according to the Michigan Conservation and Historic Preservation Act, Public Act 197 of 1980 as amended. The agreement shall include provisions to: a. Indicate the allowable use(s) of the dedicated open space. b. Require that the dedicated open space be maintained by parties who have an ownership interest in the open space, whether those parties are of a private or municipal nature. c. Provide standards for scheduled maintenance of the dedicated open space including necessary maintenance of vegetation, and repair, maintenance or management of site amenities and facilities. d. Provide for maintenance to be undertaken by the County in its discretion in the event that the dedicated open space is inadequately maintained, or is determined to be a public nuisance. Any costs incurred by the County in undertaking such maintenance shall be assessed to the owners of the property within the OSN and shall become a lien on the property, if unpaid. Design Standards For Open Space Neighborhoods. 1. Within an OSN lots shall be located to face upon the centrally located village green or play area so as to promote visibility, monitoring, and safety of the area. This central green or play area shall be adjacent to the public or private roadway. Ideally, the central green or play area should be encircled by the roadway or by a sidewalk. 2. Within the OSN, the edge of any central green or play area shall be located no more than 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile) from another green, play area, or other dedicated open space. In addition, no lot within an OSN shall be located further than 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile) from any central green, play area, or natural area. 3. Storm water shall be substantially managed with such techniques as vegetated swales, rain gardens, stone weirs or dikes, sediment basins and shallow storm water areas. Storm water shall be minimally managed with conventional storm water management structures such as gutters, catch basins, underground pipes, detention ponds, and retention ponds. 4. Storm water detention ponds shall be required if necessary for the containment of estimated surface water run off. Such ponds shall be placed at locations that will not detract from visual amenities along the streetscape or result in a hazard to pedestrians in the immediate area. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Date: May 19, 2009 By: Michael Callton D.C., Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Date: May 19, 2009 By: Pamela J. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Published Date: May 21, 2009 The above named ordinance becomes effective May 29, 2009 . Copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call (269)945-1290 for further information. 77534954 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Marshall and Sarah Marshall, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070808-0000643, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ($298,882.37) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 50 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534889 File No. 200.4407 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alexandro D. Cazala aka Alex Cazala and Michelle L. Cazala aka Michelle Cazala, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2003, and recorded on August 21, 2003 in instrument 1111539, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two And 35/100 Dollars ($63,422.35), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 15 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 7734944 File #264912F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Travis Bender and Michelle Bender, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2004 and recorded April 5, 2004 in Instrument # 1124728 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Eighty Cents ($448,317.80) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 18, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: hat part of the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West along the Southerly line of said road to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to the shore of Fine Lake; thence Southwesterly along the shore of said Fine Lake to a point South 51 degrees 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the U.S. Meander Post on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, at its intersection with the West shores of Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees East 136 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 52 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 40 degrees West 7 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 46 feet; thence North 40 degrees East 7 feet; thence South 50 degrees East 46 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section 19, to the Northerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486.42 feet along the Northerly line of said road for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 feet; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West 121.11 feet; thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120.49 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for road purposes described as: commencing at the center of S/07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said section for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 742.70 feet along the Northerly line of a private road to the North line of West Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42.49 feet along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East along the Southerly line of said private road to the North and South one quarter line; thence North along said one quarter line to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3531 West Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 18, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-R4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534939 Our File No: 09-10033 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas E Lindsey and Wilma B Lindsey, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of July, 2007 in Instrument No. 200707240000107 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Six and 50/100 ($338,206.50), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.070% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Dowling, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: See attached During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 5/21/2009 Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# 3109650 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 77534916 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Racheal Wolfe, an unmarried person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 30, 2008 and recorded November 5, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081105-0010783, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and 05/100 Dollars ($63,359.05) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangevile, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast corner of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and outbuilding occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface; thence Northwest 184 feet to corner point, being the Northwest corner of the triangular piece of land; thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway; thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in from of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acres, more or less, being more accurately described by survey as follows: Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the centerline of Marsh Road, 207.77 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line, 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line; 215.90 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 17.09 feet; thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West, 140.05 feet; thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East, 152.32 feet to the place of beginning. Also described for tax purposes as: commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 02 degrees 33 mintues 05 seconds West, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road for point of beginning; thence North 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, 313.44 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds East, 79.59 feet; thence South 66 degrees 0 minutes 24 seconds East to the centerline of Marsh Road; thence South 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West, 207.77 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534809 File No. 310.4381 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Curtis H. Kilbourn and Tamara Kilbourn, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded June 12, 2006 in Instrument Number 1165851, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MTGLQ Investors, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight and 25/100 Dollars ($60,448.25) including interest at 9.29% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, also described as follows: Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains and 81 links South of the 1/4 post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, running thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 chains 66 links; thence West 3 chains and 75 links; thence South 2 chains 66 links to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534276 File No. 213.4018 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL SCHRUMP and TINA SCHRUMP, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2007, and recorded on August 16, 2007, in Document No. 200708160000974, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($178,924.88), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4; TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 1875.84 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 241.56 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 275.66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.23 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. ALSO, COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 500.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 169.87 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 312.02 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 2291.58 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 311.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 764.57 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 2 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 241.56 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1375.84 FEET ALONG SAID 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77534779 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on July 20, 2007, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 20, 2007 in Instrument #1183181 and re-recorded on October 17, 2007, in Document #20071017-0003153 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Four and 95/100 Dollars ($31,274.95), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Michigan State Trunkline M-79 distant West 803 feet rectangular measure from the North and South _ line of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North parallel with said _ line to a point 100 feet North of the center line of M-79 as measured parallel with said _ line, thence East 83 feet; thence North parallel with said North and South _ line and 720 feet West therefrom to the South 1/8 line of said Section 28; thence East 320 feet; thence South parallel with said North and South _ line of Section 28 to the Northerly line of M-79; thence Westerly along said Northerly line of the place of beginning. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534714 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B. Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004 and recorded February 25, 2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($172,069.64) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, distant North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West 622.71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: commencing at the South one-quarter post of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of said Section 31 a distance of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds East along the East line of said Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 629.71 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds West, 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 58 Seconds West, 348.51 feet; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 feet to the centerline of Pine Lake Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline, 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West, 597.57 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 131.56 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public and of any governmental until in any part thereof taken, used of deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534245 File No. 280.1237 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09025290-NC In the matter of Mary Margaret Arnold. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on June 10th at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty #41960 for the following purpose: Of name change from Mary Margaret Arnold to Mary Margaret Krell. Date: 5-15-09 Mary M. Arnold 307 Russell St. Middleville, MI 49333 77534926 616-437-0993 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Norman Arnie amd Jaylyn Arnie, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, as Instrument Number 1141668, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars 34/10 ($184,210.34) including interest at the rate of 8.434% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the Wildwood Road and the centerline of an unnamed North-South stream, said parcel lying approximately 1050 feet Southwesterly along the centerline of Wildwood Road from the intersection thereof with North line of said Section 3, thence Southwesterly 259 feet along the center of Wildwood Road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning, thence Northwesterly 330 feet at right angles to Wildwood Road to the centerline thereof, thence Northeasterly 259 feet along the center of said road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles, thence Southwesterly parallel with Wildwood Road to the place of beginning. 9641 Wildwood Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: May 14, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534774 Our File No. 241.00052 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nick Rabbai, married and Shelley Rabbai, married, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2006 and recorded November 21, 2006 in Instrument Number 1173022, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Five and 16/100 Dollars ($353,105.16) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 282.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 238.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 557.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 18 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 566.10 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 721.87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS OF INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH BEGINS AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10, WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2993.52 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25,317-DE Estate of GEORGE A. NEWELL. Date of birth: July 9, 1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, GEORGE A. NEWELL, who lived at 11967 MARSH ROAD, ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Michigan died April 18, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to SCOTT NEWELL, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/15/09 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 SCOTT NEWELL 5702 MEREDITH DR. PORTAGE, MI 49002 77534961 (269) 760-9712 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 29, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148767, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 72/100 Dollars ($95,384.72) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248502-1400 File No. 285.8488 ASAP# 3109186 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 77534921 SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT 66.00 FEET IN WIDTH FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSE AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN LIBER 406, PAGES 427 THROUGH 432, LIBER 429, PAGES 847 THROUGH 848, LIBER 488, PAGES 204 THROUGH 206 ALSO AN ADDITIONAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 690.52 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2616.32 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET WESTERLY FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 270.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 520.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 479.97 FEET, ALONG A 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 22 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST 461.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 200.13 FEET ALONG AN 800.0 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 43 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 199.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 240.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE, THE CENTER OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING. ALSO AN EASEMENT OVER A TRIANGLE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST 723.52 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 2522.99 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 69.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 65.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 109.73 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.3383 77534271 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A Newton a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 6, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179586, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four And 78/100 Dollars ($103,494.78), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North, 627 feet from the Southwest conrer of said Section 15; thence North, 220 feet along said West Section line; thence East 415 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 15; thence South 220 feet; thence West 415 feet to the poing of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534218 File #260148F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas S. Lautenbach and Jacqueline K. Lautenbach,husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of June, 2007 in Liber Doc# 1182041 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seven Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight & 42/100 ($701,838.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of May, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Parcel H: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of This Description; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East 300 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Southerly 495 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 27’ 03” West 545 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Also, A 66 Foot Easement For Ingress And Egress And Public Utilities The Centerline Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Doris M. Watkins and Stanley A. Watkins, wife and husband of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to The Huntington National Bank dated the 9th day of September, A.D. 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of September, A.D. 2003, in Instrument No. 1114080 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $79,905.34 (seventy-nine thousand nine hundred five and 34/100) plus accrued interest at 3.50% (three point five zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 28th day of May, A.D., 2009, at 1:00:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Orangeville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Michigan: Commencing 10 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 for place of beginning, Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence East 142 feet; thence South 10 rods; thence West 142 feet; thence North to place of beginning. Commonly known as: 6031 Marsh Road PPN 08-11-017-023-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200 Troy, MI 48084 77534240 WWR# 10022545 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point A; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point B; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point B As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 56 Degres 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 260 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Except: Parcel H-1: Part Of The Northwest 1/ 4 Of Section 7, Town 4 North Range 10 West, Described As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7; Thence North 89 Degrees 27’ 03” East 1481.07 Feet Along The East And West 1/ 4 Line Of Said Section 7; Thence North 00 Degrees 32’ 57” West 175.00 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 56’ 12” West 332.92 Feet; Thence Northerly 115.89 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Which Bears North 41 Degrees 13’ 08” East 114.91 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 101.88 Feet To The Place Of Beginning; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 89.37 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 58 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet To Reference Point “A” On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 10’ 30” West 336.12 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 479.36 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Subject To An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 1 And Together With An Easement As Described In The “Easement Description No. 2”. Also Subject To A “Drainfield Easement” Easement Description No. 1: Also A 66 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities And The Centerline As: Commencing At The West 1/ 4 Corner Of Said Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 00 Degrees 15’ 50” East 939.73 Feet Along The West Line Of Said Section 7 To The Place Of Beginning Of This Easement; Thence South 89 Degrees 44’ 10” East 225.00 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 191.81 Feet On A Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J Sylvester and Rhonda A Sylvester, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003, and recorded on March 20, 2003 in instrument 1100470, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 23/100 Dollars ($85,340.23), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Highway M-37 and Quimby Road at the Northwest 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South along the centerline of said Highway, 183 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence North along the center line of said Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534561 File #261801F01 274.75 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 69 Degrees 44’ 10” East 187.94 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 44’ 10” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.00 Feet On A 298.87 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 31 Degrees 14’ 10” East 189.66 Feet; Thence South 12 Degrees 44’ 10” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Southerly 193.74 Feet On A 317.16 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 30 Degrees 14’ 10” East 190.74 Feet; Thence Southeasterly 266.09 Feet On A 293.19 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears South 73 Degrees 44’ 10” East 257.06 Feet; Thence North 80 Degrees 15’ 50” East 284.67 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 232.60 Feet On A 256.29 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 54 Degrees 15’ 50” East 224.70 Feet; Thence North 28 Degrees 15’ 50” East 191.25 Feet; Thence Northerly 196.00 Feet On A 401.08 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 42 Degrees 15’ 50” East 194.06 Feet; Thence North 56 Degrees 15’ 50” East 75.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 194.77 Feet On A 348.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 72 Degrees 15’ 50” East 192.25 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 94.34 Feet On A 291.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left The Long Chord Of Which Bears North 78 Degrees 59’ 10” East 93.93 Feet To Reference Point “A”; Thence South 06 Degrees 19’ 30” West 336.12 Feet To Reference Point “B”; Thence Continuing South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 40.00 Feet To A Point Which Is The Center Of A 60 Foot Radius And The End Of This Easement. Easement Description No. 2: Also Subject To And Together With An Easement For Park And Lake Access Recommencing At Reference Point “B” As The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 100.00 Feet; Thence South 58 Degrees 46’ 19” East 241 Feet More Or Less To The Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake; Thence Northerly 280 Feet More Or Less Along Said Waters Edge Of Duncan Lake To A Point North 89 Degrees 18’ 12” East From The Place Of Beginning; Thence South 89 Degrees 18’ 12” West 300 Feet More Or Less To The Place Of Beginning. Drainfield Easement: An Easement For Drainfield Purposes As: Commencing At The Above Described Reference Point “A” Of The Description For Parcel H-1; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 91.14 Feet; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 33.71 Feet To The Place Of Beginning Of Said Easement; Thence South 83 Degrees 31’ 59” West 55.00 Feet; Thence North 05 Degrees 18’ 30” East 50.00 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 0.77 Feet Along A 315.74 Foot Radius Curve To The Right; The Chord Of Which Bears North 88 Degrees 11’ 40” East 0.77 Feet; Thence Northeasterly 54.30 Feet Along A 324.30 Foot Radius Curve To The Left, The Chord Of Which Bears North 83 Degrees 28’ 02” East 54.24 Feet; Thence South 05 Degrees 19’ 30” West 50.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/30/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS, INC., AND CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-13 MORTGAGEPASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-13 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77534208 248-362-2600 �Page 14 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Farmers Market open Saturday in new location CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE POSITION AVAILABLE: No Primary Election August 4, 2009 Notice is hereby given that due to the lack of multiple candidates, no primary election will be necessary on August 4, 2009 for City offices (members of City Council and the Board of Review). All candidates who filed valid petitions will be placed on the November 3, 2009 general election ballot. Any questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 or at 269.945.2468. 77534904 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST This full-time position assists the Community Development Director with grant writing and administration, record and file management, marketing, promotion and other functions of the department. Excellent computer skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing are required. Minimum of two years community development experience desired. Complete job description available on request from City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.2468. To begin application process submit resume by May 29, 2009. 77534826 John J. Hart Community Development Director The growing season is underway, and the Hastings Farmers Market will bring the best the season has to offer to the community beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The market is slated to run every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, a change from previous years when it was in the Tyden Park parking lot. “We’re really excited about the changes to the Hastings Farmers Market this year,” said John Hart, City of Hastings community development director. “We are working to create a vibrant community market in downtown Hastings.” Hart said another new feature at this year’s farmers market will be family-friendly activities and events the first Saturday of each month. “We hope to have groups and organizations there to give demonstrations and talk to people about the ways they can use the foods they find at the farmers market,” he said. “We plan to have music and activities to make it a real community event the first weekend of each month.” The market will have a minimum of eight vendors each week with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Crafters also will be at the market this year with high-quality, handmade goods. To help support the Hastings Farmers Market, a Friends of the Hastings Farmers Market initiative has been formed. Hart said the Friends of the Market will allow people to become involved in the farmers market without becoming vendors. For more information, e-mail hastingsmarketmaster@gmail.com or call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Howell and Stacey K. Howell, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Investaid Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003 in instrument 1113863, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 61/100 Dollars ($104,469.61), including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. aid premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hasting, According to the recorded plat thereof of recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534751 File #262748F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ted Hoven and Rhonda D. Hoven husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2006, and recorded on May 4, 2006 in instrument 1164062, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fourteen And 86/100 Dollars ($135,314.86), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 60 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534324 File #259975F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Valborg K. Bauchman, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 7, 2003, and recorded on April 8, 2003 in instrument 1101662, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four And 15/100 Dollars ($100,344.15), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 67 and 68, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41, and West 1/2 of the vacated alley adjoining Lot 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534500 File #261270F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara Vruggink, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 19, 2006 in instrument 1164816, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, Argent Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1, under the pooling and servicing agreement dated June 1, 2006 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred FortySeven And 48/100 Dollars ($124,747.48), including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 51, Valley Park Shores No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534602 File #262256F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Simpson and Michaelleen J. Simpson a/k/a Michaellen J. Simpson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2004, and recorded on January 14, 2005 in instrument 1140130, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dollars ($99,707.74), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 102, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534929 File #264159F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Killgore and Karen Killgore, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 4, 2007 in instrument 1181301, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine And 24/100 Dollars ($97,699.24), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of old M-37 which lies South 00 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1056.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 189.0 feet; thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 217.69 feet; thence North 32 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 190.47 feet to the center of said highway; thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 241.32 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534547 File #261605F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianna K. Bosrock and Peter R. Bosrock, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated July 24, 2006, and recorded on August 1, 2006 in instrument 1167934, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Indenture Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Eight And 46/100 Dollars ($101,208.46), including interest at 8.1% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence South 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds West 220.00 Feet along the South line of section 21 to a point 419.00 Feet Easterly from the South 1/4 post thereof, thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 53 Seconds West 231.02 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 53 Minutes 06 Seconds East 220.00 Feet to the East line of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of section 21, thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes 53 Seconds East 231.02 Feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534689 File #261569F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah Porter, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 26, 2008 in instrument 200802260001749, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($144,908.54), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West, 1680.00 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence North 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 675.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West 340.29 feet; thence South 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds West 675.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds East along said North and South 1/4 line 340.29 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over the West 33.00 feet for Public Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534741 File #263663F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lori L Hurd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 20071010-0002925, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Eighteen And 28/100 Dollars ($179,018.28), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Northeast 1/4 which is North 00 degrees 00 feet East 200.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of section 21, thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West 360.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East 360.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 feet West 200.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning , subject to highway right of way over Easterly 33 feet thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534911 File #264483F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 1, 2004 in instrument 1124559, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen And 31/100 Dollars ($53,916.31), including interest at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: The West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, except beginning at the Southwest corner of the West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Thence North 101 1/2 feet; Thence East 148 1/2 feet, Thence South 101 1/2 feet, Thence West 148 1/4 feet to the place of beginning. Also, except a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 15, Thence East 148 1/2 feet for the place of beginning, Thence East 115.5 feet, Thence North 101.5 feet, Thence West 115.5 feet, Thence South 101.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534949 File #264384F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 15 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 13, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion was made and approved to hold a workshop on June 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. with the Board and legal counsel to discuss the SWBC proposal to extend a sewer line to the Pennock Hospital property. Approved payment of attorney invoice with removal of two changes by roll call vote. Approved first reading of Ordinance #2009-135 by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr Supervisor 77534975 www.rutlandtownship.org THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Eveland, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument Number 1164006, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four and 22/100 Dollars ($174,454.22) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: A parcel of land in the Southeast onequarter of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, the surveyed boundary of said parcel described as: Commencing at the East one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said section 631.40 feet; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 436.58 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 235.70 feet; thence North 84 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 38.49 feet; thence North 07 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East 404.19 feet; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with the East-West one-quarter line of said section 220.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 54 seconds West 404.25 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 30, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534265 File No. 285.1959 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle L. Bivens and Gordon W. Bivens, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006 and recorded November 6, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172408, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 36/100 Dollars ($119,990.36) including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 5 rods of Lots 22 and 23 and the West 1 and 1/3 rods of the South 3 rods of Lot 21, in the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan except the North 10 feet of the South 5 rods of Lot 22, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Except: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, thence South 115 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 1 foot; thence East 27 feet, 3 inches, thence North 1 foot; thence West 27 feet, 3 inches, to the place of beginning. Also: subject to an easement appurtent thereto and to Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except the South 5 rods, and also except the North 2 rods, said easement being for purposes of ingress and egress and garage upkeep, repair and maintenance and being over property being described as: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly village of Hastings, thence South 116 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 4 feet; thence East 30 feet, thence North 4 feet, thence West 30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534956 File No. 241.6361 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 11, 2009 All board members present. 2 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes. Standing Reports. Bills. Canceling Mtg. with PC and ZBA. Denial of Transfer Station request. 2009-2010 Road projects. Repair of Township wells. Removal of trees. Resolution 2009-8. Fees and policy for ramps. Revision of Sexton Contract. Memorial shrub at BR. Software upgrades. Expenses to Citizen Planner. Adjourned 9:05 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77534829 Patricia Albert, Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREWILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, of 2068 Island Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated June 22, 2007, and recorded on June 27, 2007, in Document No. 1182218 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($46,918.17), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10.20%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry and which are described as follows: Unit No. 3, Whispering Pines Estates Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1023989, inclusive and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 12, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. P.P. #08-11-138-003-00 which has and address of 6664 LaFountaine Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. NPB Mortgage, LLC 3333 Deposit Drive, NE DATED: May 11, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77534860 (616) 458-1315 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Larry Southerland and Pamela Southerland, Husband and Wife to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2006 and recorded April 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1163337 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, by assignment dated February 9, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007in Instrument # 1176441 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($154,085.94) including interest 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 4, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point of intersection of the line common to Section 16 and 17, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, with the centerline of Mill Street, said point lying North 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds West, 1027.17 Feet from the one-quarter post common to said Sections; thence North 78 degrees 20 Minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet along said centerline to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 Minutes 23 seconds West 480.22 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East, 114.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 Seconds East. 573.39 feet to said centerline of Mill Street; thence North 47 degrees 33 Minutes 29 seconds West, 135.52 feet to said point of intersection; thence North 78 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet to the place of beginning.. Commonly known as 1025 E Mill St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 1, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534576 Our File No: 09-09407 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick W. Elliott and Mary A. Elliott, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007, and recorded on June 25, 2007 in instrument 1182161, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-4, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($67,836.27), including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30, Barry County Records, also beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4 of the Recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 Degrees 18 Minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4, 100 Feet, thence North 134 Feet, Thence North 89 Degrees 18 Minutes West 100 Feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Being Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534200 File #177400F04 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 09-226-CH Hon. James H. Fisher POSITIVE INVESTMENTS L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, Plaintiff, -vsPHILO DIBBLE; ANDREW L. HAYS; CHARLES P. DIBBLE; REUBEN B. WHITE, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; JOSEPH CHEDSEY, Administrator and JANE BOSTWICK, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; CORNELIUS WENDELL; ROBERT WILLIAMSON; THOMAS CHISHOLM; JOHN H. MONTGOMERY; CHARLES T. GORHAM; GEORGE BOSTWICK; WILLIAM B. CLYMER; EDWARD BRADLEY; JOHN B. WHITE; I. PALMER; COLONEL H. COOK; CHARLES B. STOUT; ABNER C. PARMELEE; JOHN D. CLUTE and WILLARD HAYS, and their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns, Defendants. ________________________ David L. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiff 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-6401 ––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court, Hastings, Michigan, on the 7th day of May, 2009. PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. FISHER, CIRCUIT JUDGE. It appearing to the Court on the verified Motion filed by David L. Smith that an Order for Publication pursuant to the provisions of MCR 2.105, 2.106 and 2.108 is proper in this cause; and it further appearing that this matter relates to a Complaint to quiet title of a parcel of land particularly described in the Complaint in this cause; and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Philo Dibble; Andrew L. Hays; Charles P. Dibble; Reuben F. White, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; Joseph Chedsey, Administrator and Jane Bostwick, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; Cornelius Wendell; Robert WIlliamson; Thomas Chisholm; John H. Montgomery; Charles T. Gorham; George Bostwick; William B. Clymer; Edward Bradley; John B. White; I. Palmer; Colonel H. Cook; Charles B. Stout; Abner C. Parmelee; John D. Clute and Willard Hays, or their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns must file an Answer to said Complaint no later than July 15, 2009, or a Default and a Default Judgment may be entered against them after that said date. 77534700 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on December 30, 2006, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 3, 2008 in Document No. 20080703-0006900 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Ninety One and 80/100 Dollars ($81,191.80), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 378.02 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 286.98 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 43 seconds West 264.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 30; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West 271.03 feet; thence South 86 degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds East 213.11 feet to the Westerly right of way line of State Highway M-43; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds East 51.17 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for State Highway M-43 as recorded in Liber 271 on Page 399. Commonly known as 3101 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534709 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce W. Higgins, and Kerri Higgins, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2002, and recorded on May 15, 2002 in instrument 1080550, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($79,539.54), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "C" That part of the Southeast 1/4 Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2134.44 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the North line of the South 812.31 feet of the North 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of beginning; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 150.82 feet; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 870.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds West 149.71 feet; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds West 870.0 feet along the North line of said South 812.31 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence North 01 degree 30 minutes 26 seconds East 2285.26 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds East 298.0 feet along the South line of the North 359 feet of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 225.87 feet; thence North 70 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds East 372.50 feet to the East line of the West 870 feet of said Southeast 1/4 and the place of ending of said easement. Also subject to Highway right of way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534149 File #259911F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dustin A. Huffman, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. dated the 27th day of October, A.D. 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 2005, in Instrument No. 1155429 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $252,155.00 (two hundred fifty-two thousand one hundred fiftyfive and 00/100) plus accrued interest at 7.25% (seven point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 4th day of June, A.D., 2009, at 1:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Prairieville, in Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and running thence South 89°25'04” East along the South line of said Section 1033.06 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00°14'30” West parallel with the West line of said Section 726.94 feet; thence South 36°53'30” East 249.47 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 31.76 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89°25' 04” West 434.83 feet to beginning. Together with an Easement for Ingress and Egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°25'04” East 550.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 200.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 17.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00°14'30” West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89°45'30” East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53°04'30” East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36°55'30” East 266.21 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 715.49 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 33.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 731.76 feet; thence North 36°55'30” West 249.47 feet; thence South 53°04'30” West 157.94 feet; thence South 89°45'30” West 636.47 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7791 South Crooked Lake Drive Tax ID No. 08-12-012-001-30 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77534585 WWR# 10022682 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Newell Heath, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 17, 2007, and recorded on September 24, 2007 in instrument 20070924-0002331, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 05/100 Dollars ($176,930.05), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 28, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 20 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of said Section 1, a distance of 1325.86 feet to the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 1466.67 feet to the centerline of Sager Road for a place of beginning; thence South 51 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East along said centerline, 202.24 feet; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds East parallel with said West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 690.04 feet more or less to the water's edge of the Southerly shoreline of Little Long Lake (aka Long Lake); thence Southerly and Westerly along the Southerly shore line of Little Long Lake to the intersection of said shore line with the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West along the West line of the East half of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534254 File #260868F01 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Economic downturn catches up POLICE BEAT with Pennock Health Services No license, no mercy Dolen Wiley Cottingham of Hastings was stopped on Milo Road just off of M-43 in Prairieville Township after a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed defective plate lights on his truck. The deputy reported that Cottingham then failed to stop until he reached a driveway on Lockshore Road. Cottingham exited the vehicle and refused to get back in at the officers request. The deputy discovered that Cottingham had an expired Michigan drivers license and a suspended license from Alabama. Cottingham said that he had just purchased the vehicle from a friend, though the title did not have the friend’s name on it. Cottingham was cited for operating without a license and no proof of insurance. Ex-boyfriend and buddy vent with fists Hastings Police responded to a reported assault that occurred in the 500 block of East Center Street on May 14. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 19-year-old victim who had an obvious injury to his eye. The victim told officers that he was assaulted by two subjects who he identified as Adam Burandt, 23 and Enrico Plazola, 19, both from Hastings, while he was sitting inside of his car talking to a former girlfriend of one of the suspects. After assaulting the victim and damaging his car, the two fled to a nearby apartment after a witness called police. Both Plazola and Burandt were located a short time later and placed under arrest for assault and battery and were then transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Drinking, driving and warrants don’t mix Hastings Police stopped a vehicle for driving erratically in the 100 block of East State Street during the early morning hours of May 17. After making contact with the driver, who was identified as Kevin Gately, 40, from Kalamazoo, the investigating officer immediately detected that the driver had been consuming intoxicants. Gately told the officer that he had consumed several beers prior to being stopped and admitted that he should not be driving. Further investigation found Gately was wanted on two bench warrants out of Kalamazoo and Portage, as well as having a suspended driver’s license. Preliminary blood alcohol results revealed a .17 percent BAC. Gately was placed under arrest on the above charges and is facing additional charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, and for having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale In Memoriam Lost & Found ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Cuddahee 3/11/1935 - 5/24/2000 The Song of the River The snow melts on the mountain and the water runs down to the spring. And the spring is a turbulent fountain, with a song of youth to sing, runs down to the riotous river, and the river flows to the sea, and the water again goes back in rain to the hills where it used to be. And I wonder if life’s deep mystery isn’t much like the rain and the snow returning through all eternity to the places it used to know. For life was born on the lofty heights and flows in a laughing stream, to the river below whose onward flow ends in a peaceful dream. And so at last when our life has passed and the river has run its course, it again goes back, o’er the selfsame track, to the mountain which was its source. So why prize life or why fear death, or dread what is to be? The river ran its alloted span till it reached the silent sea. Then the water harked back to the mountain top to begin its course once more, so we shall run the course begun till we reach the silent shore. Then revisit Earth in a pure rebirth from the heart of the virgin snow. So don’t ask why we live or die, or whither, or when we go or wonder about the mysteries that only God may know. We love and miss you Dad. Brian, Brenda, Jeremy, Dylan; Brenda Gale, Drew; Cathy, Felicia & Glen LOST: 5488 N Bird Rd., area, Black Lab/Blue Healer dog, with purple collar. Blue Healer on chest and paws, pointy ears, he is my daughters dog and she misses him dearly. If you see him please call (269)948-4128 Reward, $50. Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, May 31st. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. For Rent LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. 25 minutes from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Charming 2 bedroom cottage in the country. New paint, carpet and ceramic tile. Garden spot available. No pets or smoking. Appliances and utilities included. $700 per month plus security deposit. For appointment call (269)623-3366 or 269-9658520. National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. 07521180 Garage Sale LOST: MALE TIGER, black and gray striped, 7 toes, extra tall, lanky, U Drive and Woodruff Rd. REWARD! (269)945-1949 Business Services SUMMER TUTORING AVAILABLE. Grades K-8, all subjects, certified teacher. Call Nicole for more information, (269)758-3271. Pets DACHSHUND PUPPIES: AKC black & tan. $400, (269)795-4137. Help Wanted CDL-A DRIVERS WANTED: Good driving record & can pass a drug test. Reliable, willing to go over the road. Call (269)945-4300 for more information, or stop by FLT Transport 1272 W. Green Street next to Dairy Queen, Hastings. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 GARAGE SALE, 4 family. FREE HORSE MANURE: Home furnishings, clothing, you load, you haul. Call toys, books, lots of miscella- (269)623-6066. neous. 1064 Norway, Hastings, May 22nd, 8am-6pm, May 23rd, 8am-4pm. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Employees, including department heads, at Pennock Health Services in Hastings will have their wages frozen Oct. 1 and a majority of its executive team has already taken voluntary pay cuts due to the downturn in the economy. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Lewis Blake has volunteered to take a six percent pay cut that went into effect Monday, and most of the executive team has voluntarily taken a three percent salary reduction that also went into effect last Monday. “We have four key points that we reassured our staff with when we met with them last Thursday ...,” said Pennock Chief Operating Officer Carla Wilson-Neil. “The first thing we told them were the four things we weren’t doing. First, We are not doing across the board lay-offs. That’s an important thing and it’s an encouraging thing. Secondly, We are not going to impact their wages at this time. We shared with them what the executive team chose to do, but we are not lowering their wages. Some hospitals have done that. We are not impacting their benefit plans nor their savings/pensions 401a and 403b. “...It’s a challenge. My feeling is the staff received it very well. They were not surprised by the freeze. It has happened in a lot of other hospitals in the area and it has finally caught up with Pennock,” Wilson-Neil said. “Overall, the sentiment was: ‘We are so grateful to have a job in these tough times that we are fine.’” Plans to build a new hospital on property on the outskirts of Hastings also are being pushed back. “We’re in the process of setting up a different timetable, and with the current economic performance of the hospital, it makes it difficult to move forward very rapidly,” Lewis Blake said, adding that the time isn’t conducive to selling bonds. There will not be a community campaign to raise funds for a new hospital in the near future, she said. The daily occupancy rate at the 88-bed hospital has plunged to an average of 32 to 35 patients in recent months, causing a decline in the hospital’s financial picture. People are putting off unnecessary surgeries, laboratory procedures and other health services, hospital officials said. “The fluctuations really occur on the inpatient, med-surgical side,” Wilson-Neil said. “Some of the surgeries are down. Outpatient in lab and radiology are down because people are having financial challenges, and they don’t want to pay a co-pay so they put off their care. You can do it for awhile, but sooner or later your health pays for it. (Nationally), the speculation is that next year, there’s going to be a rebound affect and a lot of people are going to seek care as a necessity or recognizing ‘I put it off for a year and need to get that service now’ ...” When discussing the financial situation with colleagues, she said, “The other thing we communicated to them that we felt was very important and encouraging is sometimes when you have tough financial times you can take just one route i.e. tightening the belt, cutting back, or you can do what some organizations in a business for-profit setting might do – spend a certain amount of money and hopefully make more money by spending this money,” Wilson-Neil said. For instance, Pennock may begin to offer new services in the field of cardiology and more specialized women’s services to generate additional revenue and satisfy customer demands. Hospital staff also will try to improve upon efficiency wherever they can, she said. HHS needs girls’ basketball and girls’ volleyball coaches Hastings High School is looking to fill several coaching positions for next school year. The list includes varsity girls’ basketball and varsity volleyball positions. Dan Carpenter has resigned as the varsity girls’ basketball coach after three seasons. Recent changes in his day job is taking him out of state and on the road more and he feels he cannot offer the program the time it deserves. Krista Sheldon has been released from her coaching duties as varsity volleyball coach. Hastings’ athletic director Mike Goggins said, “We are currently looking for applicants and hope to fill the position by June 1st.” Hastings also has several other coaching positions open at the sub-varsity levels in both girls’ basketball and volleyball as well. Anyone who is interested in coaching at any of the levels should contact Hastings Goggins at (269) 948-4409. “We’ve also been told that in Caledonia there are parts of that market that would like to get some services from Pennock. So we will probably place a physician there in the very near future and start a practice there,” she said. Concerning plans for the new hospital, which was supposed to be finished in 2012, plans for a sewer have hit a snag and the economic conditions have forced hospital officials to adjust their plans. “In the last couple of months we’ve been working on the decision for utilities for the site and cannot move forward very rapidly on the project until that is determined,” said Lewis Blake. “That’s one of the first pieces, and we have struggled for quite some time. We learned a little over two weeks ago that there will be no utility opportunity for sewer completion for this year and so we’re looking at 2010 before that can occur... “We hope to keep going on the replacement facility. The timeline has been somewhat altered not just by the economic conditions but also by the decision making and the con- struction time period for utilities,” Lewis Blake said. “The sewer issue is a big issue ... that delay coupled with the economic climate is certainly impacting the ability for the hospital to move on its original timetable,” she said. A new timetable has not been determined. “That still doesn’t change the need to stay competitive in health care, especially for Pennock to be able to compete in the future,” Lewis Blake said. “Desperate needs” include an expanded emergency department and single patient rooms plus more parking. Reaction of the nearly 700 colleagues is varied to all the changes, Lewis Blake said. When she reviewed all of the information with the medical staff last Thursday, “they clapped, and they clapped because of how comprehensive, how involved the process was, and how compassionate the efforts to preserve the jobs and the wholeness of the organization. All of the colleagues are touched in one way or another ... There are a lot of people trying to contribute to make Pennock healthy.” PENNOCK, continued from page 1 expanding into the Kalamazoo market. Besides its headquarters in Wyoming, it has an office in Holland. “...We are excited about this agreement (with Pennock) being convinced that both parties and the community will be benefit from this partnership,” Beck said. “Pennock has done its due diligents through interviewing our customers and in fact had access to our total customer list ... They also have had multiple interviews with PBS Healthcare staff members to substantiate the qualifications to serve as a partner with Pennock Health Services. “To date, we have received a positive reception from the majority of the existing (Pennock) staff members,” he said. “We have not targeted any staff or positions for reduction. We believe that this relationship will be seamless with a large focus on team building and updating departmental policies and procedures, through innovative training programs and by elevating the positions and morale of the staff members. We have invited all staff to be involved in the selection and training process. “PBS Healthcare has not and is not actively recruiting for any of the Pennock Health Services positions. We believe that the majority of these positions will be filled by existing staff members wanting to participate in this partnership...,” Beck said. “Pennock Health Services directive through this process is to preserve the staff, their benefit packages and existing wages. Pennock Health Services commitment to continuing to improve its operations and facilities has been demonstrated through exploring this type of partnership...” Lewis Blake said the decision to hire a private company for housekeeping services was made after looking at best practices for every type of hospital service in the United States, including pharmacy, cardio-pulmonary, housekeeping, medical surgical nursing and the emergency department. “We looked at the way business is done in each of those areas and tried to find out where’s the best patient satisfaction scores, best cost and best employee morale,” she said. “When you look at those three factors and how people change the way they do things, you come up with how you think you can change a department and make it better and save costs at the same time. Make it better isn’t just to save costs, make it better means other pieces too and that includes patient satisfaction, quality and colleague morale.” Dalman said, “It wasn’t just an administrative decision (to hire the private housekeeping services). We really did involve all the 18 department directors ...” Executive team members with input besides Lewis Blake, Wilson-Neil and Dalman were RoseAnne Woodliff, chief nursing officer; Connie Downs, chief financial officer; Jim Wincek, vice president of support services; and Anita Henderson, director of Human Resources. COURT NEWS Mark Christopher Reagan, 38, of Delton was sentenced in 5th Circuit Court under Judge James Fisher after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while impaired, third offense. Reagan was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 36 months of probation for a offense on March 22. He also was ordered to pay $500 library fund fines, $60 crime victim rights, $500 in court costs, $68 state minimum costs and $200 to the drug court fund. The balance of Reagan’s jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of drug court and probation. Brenton Tyler Spaulding, 43, of Kalamazoo was sentenced in 5th Circuit Court after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while impaired, third offense. Judge Fisher sentenced Spaulding to 30 days in jail and 36 months of probation due to a Dec. 20, 2008, offense on M-43. Spaulding also was ordered to pay $500 in library fund fines, $60 crime toward victims rights, $500 in court costs, $68 state minimum costs and $200 toward drug court. The balance of his jail time may be suspended upon successful completion of drug court and probation. He also must wear a wrist monitor. Stemming from an incident that took place in mid-August 2008, Steven Wayne Fyan, 40, of Freeport was charged and sentenced for criminal sexual conduct, second degree with multiple variables and child accosting for immoral purposes. The jury sentenced Fyan to one year in jail for each of the two charges and 60 months of probation. He is to have no contact with the victim and must reside more than one mile away from the victim. Fyan also was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs, $60 toward crime victim rights, $136 state minimum costs and $1,000 library fund fines. Brian Keith Nicholson, 47, of Middleville was sentenced for operating under the influence of liquor on January 29, 2008, third offense. Judge Fisher of 5th Circuit Court ordered Nicholson to pay $500 library fund fines, $60 crime victim rights, $500 court costs, $60 state minimum costs and $468 reimbursements. Fisher noted that this is a probation violation sentence and ordered Nicholson to continue on probation as previously sentenced. Tammi Lynn Hook, 45, of Hastings was sentenced for attempted larceny from a building and a probation violation in 5th Circuit Court. Hook was sentenced May 15 to 24 months of probation and was ordered to pay $458 in restitution, $60 crime victim rights, $500 court costs, $60 state minimum costs and $112 court assessment late fee. Jonathon Leroy Thompson, 26, of Naples, Fla., was sentenced to three months in jail under Judge Fisher in 5th Circuit Court. He also was ordered to pay $382 in restitution, $60 crime victim rights, $250 court costs and $68 state minimum costs for malicious destruction fire or police property on March 3. He was ordered to serve 12 months of probation, the balance of which may be suspended upon payment of fines. Torrey Michael Spaulding, 29, of Delton was sentenced in 5th Circuit Court under Judge Fisher for receiving and concealing stolen property valued between $1,000 and $20,000. On March 16, 2009, Spaulding was discovered to have aided in the concealment of several stolen items, including motorcycles, ATVs, power tools and other electrical equipment. He was ordered to serve a minimum of 36 months in jail and to pay $500 in court costs, $60 crime victim rights, $68 state minimum costs and $2,870 in restitution. His jail sentence is to be served consecutive to a parole-violation penalty stemming from the same incident. Spaulding was sentenced as a habitual offender, fourth count. He was ordered to pay $500 court costs, $60 crime victims rights, $60 state minimum costs and $115 court assessment late fees. His sentence of 36 to 120 months in jail was credited for 331 days served. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 17 Delton NHS holds induction ceremony Fourteen students from Delton Kellogg High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society in a recent ceremony held at Delton Kellogg High School. Members were selected by the chapter’s faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students inducted were James Deibert, Chana Gehrman, Christopher Horrocks, Brandon Humphreys, Matthew Ingle, Lauren Knollenberg, Kaitlin Marshall, Kirsten Nottingham, Randi Pash, Sarah Robbins, Taylor Sewell, Cody Warner, Hannah Williams and Rebecca Zantjer. The Delton Kellogg NHS chapter also mentors provisional members, who are sophomores who exhibit many of the previously mentioned standards and are mentored for a year with the National Honor Society. Those sophomores include Aubrey Beeler, Avery Blackburn, Carly Boehm, Tyler Bourdo, Brad Eddy, Alex Haase, Taylor Hennessey and Cody Lepper. “We are very proud to recognize these outstanding members of our student body,” said Connie High, chapter advisor. “National Honor Society members are chosen for, and then expected to continue, their exemplary contributions to the school and community." Keynote Speaker Mary Collier gave a speech personal to many of the inductees that evening. The Delton Kellogg chapter has been active, led this past year President Anna Goldsworthy, Vice President Mandy Dye, Treasurer Robbie Wandell, and Secretary Chelsea Bagley. Other members include Stephanie Johnson, Melissa Julian, Adam Keys, Dalton Parmenter, Autumn Polley, Adrienne Schroeder and Libby Warren. Each year the chapter sponsors several service projects for the school and community, which in the past few years have included the annual blood drive, senior citizens day at the play, and a low-income oil-change day. The chapter also planted several trees on campus at the high school for Earth Day, April 22. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 15,000 schools and, since 1921, millions of students have been selected for membership. National Honor Society members at Delton Kellogg High School include (front row, from left) Melissa Julian, Adrienne Schroeder, Robbie Wandell, Anna Goldsworthy, Mandy Dye, Chelsea Bagley, Alex Bork, Lauren Knollenberg, Taylor Hennessey, Aubrey Beeler, (middle) Taylor Sewell, Matt Ingle, James Deibert, Chris Horrocks, Cody Warner, Chana Gehrman, Hannah Williams, Katie Marshall, Randi Pash, Kirsten Nottingham, (back) Brandon Humphreys, Rebecca Zantjer, Stephanie Johnson, Libby Warren, Sarah Robbins, Tyler Bourdo, Avery Blackburn, Carly Boehm, Brad Eddy and Alex Haase. KCC hosts career fair for area schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County career fair at Kellogg Community College Friday, May 15, gave sophomores from Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg high schools a chance to explore potential career choices. Speakers covered education requirements, how they became involved in their professions and even the challenges they face every day. Speakers included commercial artist Denny O'Mara, Dr. Colin McCaleb discussing creative writing, photographer Steve White, radio/TV broadcaster Emily Zangero, musician Dan Alt and accountant Kyle McKeown. Entrepreneurship and management were discussed by Valerie Byrnes. Other speakers were architect Steve Jurczuk and Mike Schavey, who discussed construction technology and working with architects. Jeff Mansfield talked about engi- neering and the importance of using the community college experience to start a college career. Careers in the auto body field were highlighted by Matt Spencer and auto service technician Jerry Phelps. Welding careers were discussed by Doug Adams. Teacher Bob Prentice and chef/baker Bruce Higgins whetted student’s appetites for their future. Cosmetology was presented by Karen Winegar. Lawyer Nathan Tagg, police officer Cliff Morse, EMT/firefighter Roger Caris, jail Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield talks about the engineering field as student Eric Pitson listens during the KCC career fair. Federal agent David Kleinposts shares with students a serious look into the requirements of his career. administrator Capt. Bill Johnson and federal agent David Kleinposts gave students an overview of the legal profession. Psychologist Carol VanDenberg and social worker Ellen Mazique-Sydolski, dentist Dan Gole, nurse Cindy Bigler, retired physician James Atkinson, exercise physiologist, Dr. Kevin Rabineau and massage therapist Dawn Meyering provided an overview of professions within the health care field. Veterinarian Kim Barnes talked about working with animals as a career. The annual career fair is a way the college works to inform students about what is available for them to start their careers at the local community college level. Hastings High School was invited to attend Career Day but due to scheduling conflicts was not able to attend. Because May 15 was the last complete day of the school year before exams began on May 18, Sherree Newell from Hastings High School told the Banner that “it was decided to keep students in school to prepare them for exams.” Newell praised the collaborative effort by Kellogg Community College, Hastings, Delton, Thornapple Kellogg and the Barry Intermediate School District which makes the annual event possible. Next year the schedule will be different for both KCC and Hastings, and Newell said she hopes that a date when all school districts can participate can be found. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MAP CHANGE TO THE MASTER PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street, in Hastings, Michigan. The following map change in the Master Plan of 2005 is for Hastings and Carlton Townships to designate a limited service are (see map). Massage therapist Dawn Meyering takes a hands-on approach when discussing her career. (Photos by Patricia Johns) KCC Band Director Dan Alt tells students about opportunities for careers in the music field and how student musicians can be involved at the community college level. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, Hastings, Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator,, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284 Career fair organizer and Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jennette talks to presenter Bruce Higgins who discussed being a chef and restaurant owner. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77534982 �Page 18 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Trojan girls win two in the Gold by score of 1 to 0 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A few inches in a different direction and things would have been different. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team scored a 1-0 win over Hastings in Middleville on Monday night. Molly Wilson scored off a very nice pass from teammate Alyssa Vereeke less than four minutes into the second half, and then the Trojans held on for the victory. With 5:38 left in the second half, the Saxons’ Ali Howell stole a Trojan goal kick, and raced towards the Trojan net. As she raced in to get a shot off she was taken down by a Trojan defender and awarded a penalty kick. Taylor Carpenter took the penalty kick for the Saxons, and fired a high shot that went just off the fingers of a leaping Trojan goalie, Alyssa Weesie, and over the goal. The shot probably was headed for an impact with the cross bar had Weesie not tipped it over the net. That was by far the best scoring chance for the Saxons all game long. “It’s not something you drill every day in practice,” Saxon head coach Sarah Smith said of the penalty kick. “It happens, if you’re lucky, once or twice a season.” “What do you do? You wait for the first girl to turn to you that you have confidence in. That’s what I did.” The Thornapple Kellogg defense didn’t allow the Saxons many other shots on goal in the game even. “The defense definitely stepped up, (Anna) Hauschild, (Kiley) Buursma, (Nicole) Ybema, Amanda Nicholas, and McKenzie Webster. They all stepped up and did what they needed to do,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Katie Langridge. It was especially important for the Trojan defense to play well with one of its’ top players moving up front. Wilson was moved up to a forward position for the first time this season. “The last three years she’s been playing offense,” said Langridge. “She probably has scored 20 goals or so throughout her career, but we needed her defense.” “We wanted a win, so we mixed things up and put her up front. She’s definitely a force.” Hastings fell to 4-9 in the O-K Gold Conference with the loss. They were slated to close the league season at home against South Christian last night. “We weren’t winning the ball at all,” Smith said. “We were lacking intensity on that side, on the offensive side. Actually, I think we were lacking intensity everywhere.” “This has been us all season, off and on, off and on, and it just depends which of my teams shows up. The one that wants to play or the one that is just here physically.” Thornapple Kellogg rebounded from backto-back of O-K Gold Conference losses to beat Wayland 1-0 last Wednesday night. Kendra Ohler and Nicole Humphrey completed a nice give-and-go in the first half, and Ohler beat her defender and the Wildcat goalie with a shot to score the lone goal of the game. “Kendra has been working very hard all season in the midfield and it was great to see her score her first goal of the season tonight,” said Langridge. The Trojan coach had told her players that they needed to come out strong against the Wildcats, and that’s what they did. Humphrey and Ohler led the attack, and teammates Lyndi Garrison, Shannon Hooper, and Brittany Giguere all kept the pressure on the Wildcat defense with multiple shots each. While the offense was taking care of its business, the defense was working hard to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard. Trojan goalie Weesie, and defenders Wilson, Buursma, Webster, Ybema and Nicholas all did a nice job of keeping the Wildcats from getting a ball into the back of their net. Both Hastings and TK closed out last week with league losses. The Saxons were downed by Catholic Central on Wednesday, while Forest Hills Eastern topped the Trojans Friday evening. The Saxons’ Meghan VanZyl (17) and Thornapple Kellogg’s McKenzie Webster battle for possession of the ball during the second half of Monday's O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Concordia inks two of area’s best bigs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The growth starts over again now for Saxon senior Adam Skedgell. The 6 foot 6 inch forward center signed his National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to join the Concordia University Men’s Basketball team next season. In his senior season, Skedgell led the Saxons with 14.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. The team advanced all the way to the Class B State Quarterfinals. Concordia had been watching Skedgell since his junior season, playing both for the Saxons and his AAU team Camp Darryl out of Kalamazoo. “He can score inside and he can score with both hands,” said Concordia coach Ben Linnback. “That’s what really impressed me recently during their tournament run, he came out of his shell.” Skedgell led the Saxons in scoring in all six of their tournament games, averaging 16.67 points per contest. “This year he has had his biggest growth,” said Hastings’ head coach Don Schils. “He’s always had the talent and what I tried to tell him going into this year is that you’re going to be the best player on the floor many times, and he needed to act like it. He did that.” Skedgell didn’t only shine on the offensive end of the floor, but on the defensive end too. He set a new Hastings school record with 53 blocked shots this season, and also lead the team with nine charges taken. He saw things on and off the court that made him choose Concordia. “I liked the dorms and the size of the school fit what I was looking for,” said Skedgell. “And they were always around. They’ve been recruiting me for like two years, I think since my junior year.” He took his official visit to the campus last summer. “We looked at all the buildings, the dorms, the gym, and I went to one of their games over winter vacation. They played our style of defense, and their offensive tempo seemed like I could fit in.” “I think I’m ready. It’ll be a new experience. It might take a couple of years to get used to, but I think I’ll be all right.” Skedgell said the biggest things he has to work on are upper body strength and ball han- Hastings’ senior Adam Skedgell (seated center) signed his National Letter of Intent last Wednesday in the Hastings High School Library, to join the Concordia Men’s Basketball Program. He was joined by his mother Michelle, (clockwise) and father Steve Skedgell, Concordia coach Ben Linnback, and Hastings head coach Don Schils. (Photo by Brett Bremer) dling. He is going to try and be more of a 3-4 player at the college level than a 4-5 type. “I truly believe he’s going to be an outstanding player, not just a good player,” said Schils. “He’s going to understand defense and I know college coaches always appreciate that. On the offensive the thing is, he shoots so high on his shot and jumps so well he’s going to be able to get shots off at that level.” Skedgell will be joined at Concordia by Thornapple Kellogg senior Kody Buursma, the 7-foot senior center also signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Cardinal program last Wednesday. Buursma averaged 12.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 5.1 blocks per game last winter. Buursma’s game isn’t as smooth as Skedgell’s yet, but one thing Buursma isn’t afraid of is hard work. He has already made great strides in his mobility throughout his high school career. “I think (Concordia) saw a big kid with a lot of potential and probably the hardest working, most coachable big player in the area,” said TK head coach Lance Laker. “Of all the players I have, none of them has been as dedicated as he has. The thing that separates himself from a lot of people is not only the ability to listen, but he’s a kid who takes it to heart.” Buursma liked the size of the school, it’s Christian tradition, and its location. “It’s basically Middleville. It’s out in the country. You have big cities around you, but I just like being out in the middle of nature.” He said he plans on working on a pre-Med education, with the hope of eventually getting into physical therapy. DK golfers place fourth in the KVA Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team finished in fourth place at Monday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association 18-hole tournament at The Lynx Golf Course, and that’s where the Panthers finished in the final league standings as well. Robbie Wandell earned All-Conference honors, and finished in a tie for eight place individually on the day with an 81 to lead the Panthers. Hackett Catholic Central capped off its conference championship season by taking the league tournament, with a score of 311. Kalamazoo Christian was second Monday with a 319, followed by Schoolcraft 328, Delton 340, Parchment 351, Pennfield 361, Maple Valley 396, Constantine 401, and Olivet 403. Behind Wandell for Delton, Mitchell Wandell shot an 83, Cody Morse 87, and Tyler Vining 89. Maple Valley got 94’s from RJ Browne and Caleb Walker, to go with a 100 from Hutch Joppie and a 108 from Ian Cogswell. Hackett had three golfers finish in the 70’s, with the day’s medallist Jon Christ finishing up with a two-over-par 74. The Irish also got a 78 from Henrik Blix and a 79 from Jack Rider. Christian’s Dave Sarkipato scored a 74, and Schoolcraft got a 76 from Mike Prior and a 77 from Patrick Werme. Delton Kellogg heads to the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Portland at Willow Wood Golf Course today. Saxon defender Ashley Purdun heads the ball away from Thornapple Kellogg’s Kelsey Aubil on a corner kick late in the first half Monday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CARLTON AND HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE PROJECT PLAN FOR SEWER SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF CARLTON AND HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Boards of Trustees of Carlton Township and Hastings Township, acting upon its own initiative and based upon the interest expressed by its citizens, has determined that it is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the Townships and their inhabitants to adopt its proposed Project Plan to acquire and construct public sanitary sewer facilities to serve properties abutting, and in the immediate vicinity of Middle Lake and Leach Lakes. This Project Plan, once adopted, will be submitted to the State of Michigan as part of an application for funding assistance under the State Revolving Fund, established by Act 317 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1988 and Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Fund established by Acts 396, 397 and 398 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 2002. A copy of the Project Plan for this project is on file for viewing at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI, the Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, MI, and at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Boards of Trustees of Carlton Township and Hastings Township will hold a public hearing on the Project Plan for the proposed sewer system project at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI, on June 15, 2009, at 7:00 PM for the purpose of hearing public comments from interested persons. Anyone interested in commenting on the Project Plan may do so at that time. Written comments may also be submitted on or before that date. All oral comments received at the hearing, and all written comments received by the Board before the conclusion of the Public Hearing on that date will be considered by the Townships before acting on the adoption of the Project Plan for this project. Written comments should be addressed and sent to the Carlton Township Board of Trustees, 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI 49058, or the Hastings Township Board of Trustees, 885 River Road, Hastings, MI 49058, and will receive responses in the final Project Plan. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ celebrates its second place finish at Saturday’s Blue Devil Invitational in Schoolcraft. Delton saw a couple of its league rivals last Saturday, at Pine View Golf Course in Schoolcraft for the Blue Devil Invitational. Three Panthers finished in the top ten, and the team finished second overall. Schoolcraft ended the day with a score of 322 in first place, the Panthers fired a 325, followed by Paw Paw 345, Parchment 354, Berrian Springs 356, Watervliet 370, Buchanan 374, and Bangor 426. Robbie Wandell fired a 78 and Mitchell Wandell 79 to lead Delton. Cody Morse added an 83 and Zac Warren 85. Rounding out the six shooters for Delton, T.J. Boreham fired an 89 and Tyler Vining 101. The project under consideration will involve the construction of public sanitary sewer service around most of the shoreline and nearby properties of Middle and Leach Lakes in Carlton and Hastings Townships, and will serve the existing Waste Management landfill on M-43. The township’s engineers have evaluated three (3) different collection system options and at least three (3) different treatment system options, including connection to the City of Hastings through Hastings Township via M-43. The estimated costs of these various options are included in the Project Plan, and will be discussed at the Public Hearing. It is anticipated that the project will be financed through the issuance of municipal bonds to be repaid over 20 years through the establishment of a Sewer Special Assessment District pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1954. Dated: May 11, 2009 77534719 Brad Carpenter, Supervisor Carlton Township Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Township �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 19 Saxons end Gold in 3-way tie for 2nd South Christian crushed the Saxons’ hopes for an O-K Gold Conference baseball championship by sweeping a double header in Grand Rapids on Tuesday afternoon. The Sailors scored a 4-3 win in game one, then took came two 8-6. The Saxons end the league season with a 9-5 mark, in a three-way tied for second place in the league standings with the Sailors and Caledonia Fighting Scots. Forest Hills Eastern took the conference championship in its first season in the league. The Sailors pushed across the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning, breaking a 3-3 tie in game one. Hastings scored all its runs in the first inning, getting a two-run double off the bat of Trent Brisboe to highlight the rally. The Sailors came back with a pair of runs in the home half to pull within one, then tied the game with a single run in the third. Riley McLean (7-3) took the loss for the Saxons. He went the distance, striking out six while giving up ten hits. Brisboe had a single and a pair of doubles in the game. McLean added a single and a double, and Nick Wallace had a base hit for the Saxons. The Saxons struck early in game two as well, but couldn’t hold off the Sailors. This time the Sailors scored twice in the top of the seventh, to go ahead 8-6 and secure the victory. Brad Hayden and McLean had RBI singles for the Saxons in the first inning to go ahead 2-0. The lead went back and forth from there. South scored three times in the third, then Hastings knotted things up with another RBI single from Hayden in the second half of the inning. The Saxons then took a 5-3 lead with runs in the fourth and fifth. Brisboe drove home Matt Feldpausch in the fourth, with a triple. Hastings loaded the bases in the fifth, but scored only once on an RBI walk from Eric Pettengill. South rallied once again, and score three runs in the top of the sixth to re-claim the lead, 6-5. Hastings then tied the score in the bottom of the sixth, as a Trevor Heacock single scored Greg Heath. Brisboe (7-1) took the loss on the mound. He struck out seven in six innings before giving way to Feldpausch. Hastings had been on a four-game winning streak in the conference heading into the dou- Thornapple Kellogg third baseman Steven Crawford tags out Hastings’ Matt Feldpausch as he tries to get to the bag during last Thursday’s double header in Hastings. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Saxon first baseman Dylan McKay forces out the Trojans’ Kyle Bobolts at first base and checks the runners on the other side of the diamond Thursday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) ble header at South. Things played out the other way last Thursday, with Thornapple Kellogg building early leads in Hastings only to see the Saxons battle back to score O-K Gold Conference victories. Hastings topped the Trojans 6-4 and 8-4 in a league double header. “Without a doubt, these were two huge wins for us today against a good TK team,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “Our kids continued to battle after being down early in both games and to come back against the pitchers they faced is gratifying.” The Trojans jumped in front in game one 30, with two runs in the first and one more in the top of the second. In the bottom of the third the Saxons tied the game at 3-3 with two runs. Pettengill walked and then scored on a long double off the bat of McLean. McLean would then score on an RBI single from Brisboe to tie the score. Hastings then went in front with three runs in the bottom of the fourth Pettengill had an RBI single and McLean a two-run double. A hit batter and a pair of walks helped get the Hastings rally started. The Trojans came back with a single run in the top of the fifth, but couldn’t get any more off of McLean who earned the win on the mound for Hastings. McLean struck out five and walked one on the day. Kyle Bobolts was hit with the loss for TK. He struck out six, but walked seven. The Trojans actually outhit the Saxons 107 in the game. Robbie Enslen had a double for the Trojans’ extra base hit among those ten. The Trojans had five of those hits in the first two innings. The Trojans saw a 4-0 lead wiped out by a five-run fifth inning by the Saxons in game two. Hastings then put the game away with a three-run fourth. Brisboe improved to 7-0 on the mound for Hastings. He struck out six and allowed the Trojans eight hits. Enslen took the loss, despite striking out six and walking just one. Hastings had seven hits in game two. Bobolts belted a home run for the Trojans, and Jacob Bultema and Cassidy Birgham both had doubles. “This is the most balanced league I have seen in years,” Evans said. “Seven of the eight teams are capable of beating anyone on any given day and today our guys came through. They find a way to win, they pitch well, they get the key hits when they need it and they play solid defense. More important, they have learned to play as a team.” Last Wednesday, the Saxons pounded out a 23-10 win at Forest Hills Central. Trailing 6-4 after two innings, the Saxons exploded for 12 runs in the top of the third. In the inning, Heath had a single and an RBI; Hayden doubled then singled in two more runs in his second at-bat; Wallace drew a pair of walks which also scored two runs; Heacock had a single and drove in three; Feldpausch had a pair of singles and an RBI. The Rangers had pulled to within seven runs, at 17-10 in the bottom of the fifth, but Dylan Downs turned in a great play at second base to take two more runs away from the hosts. The Saxons finally put the game on ice with a six-run sixth inning. For the second time in the game Hayden had a pair of hits in an inning, both singles. The second drove in two more runs. Feldpausch had a double in the inning, Downs, Pettengill, and Heath also had singles. Hastings finished the day with 23 hits, led by six from Hayden who had a home run, a double, and four singles that totaled seven RBI’s. Pettengill and Feldpausch both had four hits, and Downs three. On the mound, Zack Passmore (1-1) started and picked up the win. He pitched into the fourth inning before giving way to Wallace and then Pettengill who picked up his first save of the season. Hastings was slated to face Plainwell in a double header Wednesday afternoon to end the regular season. The Saxons will play in a pre-District game Tuesday at Charlotte High School against Portland, starting at 5:30 p.m. The winner of that game faces Lakewood in the district semifinals next Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Ionia and Charlotte meet in the first pre-District game Tuesday, with the winner of that one moving on to face Waverly in the district semifinals next Saturday at 10 a.m. Kalmink Gold’s top golfer, Saxon team second by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The district tournament has only been a part of the MHSAA golf tournament for three years, but the Saxons are already ready to change how things have gone. Hastings’ varsity golf team will look to advance past the district level for the first time as they take part in today’s Division 2 District Tournament hosted by Lakewood at Centennial Acres Golf Course. “Our goal is to go (to regionals) as a team,” said Saxon head coach Bruce Krueger. “No more of that going as individuals. We’ve done that enough years in a row.” Saxon senior Tyler Kalmink has advanced to the regional round as an individual, but the Saxons haven’t gone as a group yet. The Saxons are heading into the state tournament on a high note, having placed second to South Christian in the O-K Gold Conference. The Sailors needed the sixth score tie-break to beat the Saxons at Monday’s O-K Gold Conference Meet at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. Both teams’ top four golfers fired a 328, and both number five players shot a 90. South Christian got a 90 from its’ number six, com- pared with a 94 as the sixth score for Hastings. “It was exciting to be in contention and to have a chance to win first place,” Krueger said. “In this conference for years the goal has always been to beat South Christian and we were right there.” Forest Hills Eastern wound up third, with a 336. Grand Rapids Catholic Central scored a 345, Wayland 347, Caledonia 350, Thornapple Kellogg 367, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Kalmink went into the conference’s 18hole meet as the league’s top player, and earned medallist honors on the day with a 75. He was four strokes better than the league’s second place finisher, Forest Hills Eastern’s Griff Billups who shot a 79. “He played very well. He played very smart golf,” said Krueger. “He figured out on the very first hole he was having trouble hitting his driver where he wanted to, and teed off with his three-iron the rest of the day.” Kalmink had played the course enough times to know he didn’t need his driver, and has played enough rounds of golf to know his game. “A lot of it in a four-year career is growing up and maturing,” said Krueger. “You always Thornapple Kellogg’s Justin Helmholdt taps a putt towards the hole on number five at The Meadows Monday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) hope for that.” Brian Baum added an 82 for the Saxons, Jason Baum 83, and John Kalmink 88. Danny Buehler shot the 90 for the Saxons, and Matt Cooley the 94. South Christian was led by Ted VanVliet’s 80. Mike Fennema shot an 81, Mike Wierenga 82, and PJ Faber 85. Wayland’s Keegan Pawloski and Catholic Central’s Cody Shoemaker both fired 81’s on the day to lead their teams. Thornapple Kellogg was paced by Justin Helmholdt who shot an 83. Cole Meinke added a 91, Rock VanZegeren 96, and David Foster 97. The Trojans hosted the last league jamboree of the season last Friday at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The top of the standings there were the same as at the league tournament, with South Christian scoring a 156, Hastings 162, and Forest Hills Eastern 163. Wayland was fourth with a 169, followed by Catholic Central 170, Caledonia 172, Thornapple Kellogg 174, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Tyler Kalmink led the Saxons with a 38. Brian Baum shot a 40, Buehler 41, and Jason Baum a 43. The Saxons’ Tyler Kalmink blasts hits tee shot on number six with his three-iron Monday during the O-K Gold Conference Meet at The Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Jason Baum sets up a putt on the number five green Monday at the O-K Gold Conference Meet at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Smith chooses to keep on running at Spring Arbor Hastings’ senior Molly Smith recently signed her National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track for Spring Arbor University after graduation from Hastings High School. She was joined by her mother Dawne Smith (right) and Spring Arbor Women’s Track coach Bill Bippes. �Page 20 — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxon boys track wins first regional in 50 years Thornapple Kellogg girls win second in a row by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After a more than a few shutter clicks and flash bulb pops with the regional championship trophy in front of his team, Hastings’ senior sprinter Ryan Burgdorf shouted out that his index finger was getting more tired than his hamstrings. No one this season has been able to deny the Saxon boys’ claim that they’re number one. The same goes for the Thornapple titles on the track in Middleville. Both teams are still undefeated this season, and will chase state championships the next two weekends. Burgdorf’s finger and his hamstrings both had the right to be tired. He ran more meters Saturday than he had in any meet in his high school career, 100-meter dash preliminaries, semifinals, and finals, 200-meter dash preliminaries, semifinals, and finals, the 400-meter dash, and a leg of the 4x200-meter relay. He was the regional champion in the three individual events, setting a new school-record in the 400-meter dash with his time of 49.53 seconds. He finished the 100 in 10.69 and the 200 in 21.72. The Saxon 800-meter relay team of Burgdorf, Pat Loew, Spencer Rhodes, and Dustin Bateson, that hit the line in 1 minute 31.82 seconds, was second to Lansing Waverly (1:30.59). Waverly and Parma Western were within striking distance of the Saxons until the final few events. Hastings finished the day with 92.5 points. Waverly ended up with 81 and Parma Western 77.5. “When they told me we were up 15 going into the last event (the I was comfortable),” said Hastings’ varsity boys’ track and field coach Paul Fulmer. “It was tight, but the kids came through and did well again.” “Having team depth, where we could score in almost every event always really helps us.” The pole vault and the long jump were the only events the Saxon boys didn’t score in. The Trojan girls also got points from all over the place. “We scored in every thing except for the shot put,” said TK girls’ coach Tammy Benjamin. “We just really dug in the way we have all year.” It was the second straight regional championship for the Thornapple Kellogg girls. Hastings boys won their first regional since 1959. The Trojans cruised to their title at Charlotte High School a year ago. This year, Benjamin said DeWitt was the favorite coming in, which made this championship a little different. “That was sweet. Oh my gosh, I’m feeling good. It was great,” Benjamin said. “We weren’t the picked team today, DeWitt is a tough team.” Senior Emma Ordway led the way for the Trojans on the track, setting school records in winning the 400-meter dash in 58.36 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 26.11. She also teamed with Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, and Cassie Holwerda to take the 1600-meter Hastings’ Dustin Bateson sprints towards the finish in the 1600-meter relay race at the end of Saturday's Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by the Saxons. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team. Both teams won Division 2 Regional Championships in Hastings on Saturday, a weekend after winning O-K Gold Conference Gull Lake’s Cameron Hutchinson (from left), Lakewood’s Billy Quint, Ionia’s Connor Montgomery, Thornapple Kellogg’s Dustin Brummel, and Hastings’ Troy Dailey race along in a pack during the 1600-meter run Saturday afternoon in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE Only 10 minutes from Gun Lake & 4 Minutes from Hastings 269-948-8366 Or Call Mike at 269-838-6778 4460 Gun Lake Road Per Y WEDNESDAY $ R E V E S Lesson N O S S E L O… R P G IN NO SIGN UP H C A E T WITH NECCESSARY T N A Y R B BONNIE JUST SHOW UP! 20 “BALL BUSTER” SPECIAL Mon.-Fri. Noon to 2pm excludes hoidays 2 With Cart… $ 24 00 Plus a FREE Hot Dog & Coke 2 With Cart $2600 Anytime LPGA Member and Instructor The Saxon varsity boys’ track and field team shows everyone who is number one after winning Saturday's Division 2 Regional Meet in Hastings. It is the first regional championship for Hastings since 1959. (Photo by Brett Bremer) relay in 4:10.53. TK’s team of Hunt, Danielle Rosenberg, Betcher, and Ordway was second in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:49.36, behind DeWitt (1:46.97). TK’s girls finished with 119 points, to 94 for the Panthers. Lansing Waverly was a distant third in the girls’ meet with 48.67 points. Eaton Rapids was fourth with 46 points, and Hastings fifth with 40.67. “That’s our highest finish since I’ve been here. It’s good,” said Hastings’ girls’ coach Brian Teed. Sprinters had the top performances for the Saxon girls. Jessica Czinder was third in the 200 with a time of 27.26, and teammate Jessica Lee was fourth in the 100 in 13.07. Saxon freshman Hannah Sailar set a new school record, placing fourth in the pole vault at 8 feet 8 inches. She finished just six inches shy of a spot in the state finals. The top two placers in each event Saturday, and others who met the preset qualifying measurements earned a spot in the May 30 Division 2 MHSAA State Finals in Zeeland. Thornapple Kellogg is sending two pole vaulters to the finals. Brittany London took first, clearing 10-2 in fewer tries than Eaton Rapids’ Christian Gearhart. TK’s Kelsey Webster was third in the event, and cleared the qualifying height of 9-2. The Trojan girls also got a victory from Hunt in the high jump, who was the only athlete to clear 5-1. Hastings’ Brittany Morgan was third in that event, at 4-9. Waverly’s Aundrea Hollingsworth was second at 4-11. Getting over the bars wasn’t easy with a stiff wind blowing out of the west all day long. Meet workers had to hold up the bar on the pole vault until the athletes were on their way up to it, to prevent if from blowing down onto the pit. “It sucked,” said London. Hunt had a different opinion. “It was fun,” she said. “For high jump, this is not the weather, but it’s still fun.” Of course, athletes in the pole vault were running from west to east to get over the bar. The high jump girls were going from north to south. “The bar came down every time I jumped,” said London. “There might have been once it didn’t. It’s just like you missed, even if you didn’t.” She still matched her personal record in the event. Hunt missed hers in the high jump by just an inch. Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester is also headed to the state finals, in the two distance races. She won the 3200-meter race in 11:43.62, and was third behind Parma Western’s Meggan Freeland and DeWitt’s Alicia Patterson in the 1600-meter run. She met the qualifying mark in the 1600, hitting the line in 5:23.11. The Saxons’ Molly Smith had a good day in the distance races too, placing eighth in the 1600 (5:49.00) and fifth in the 3200 (12:33.87). Behind the top five teams in the girls’ meet, Pennfield finished with 40 points, Coldwater 39, Charlotte 37, Parma Western 36.67, Jackson Northwest 31.67, Harper Creek 31, Ionia 27.67, Mason 21.67, Gull Lake 18, Lakewood 16, and Marshall 16. Lakewood’s best performances came in the throws, with Hannah Duits placing fourth in the discus (99-2) and Beth Walkington fifth in The Saxons’ Hannah Sailar can’t quite get over the bar at 9 feet 2 inches during Saturday’s regional meet, but she did set a new school record when she cleared 8-8 earlier in the competition. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the shot put (32-11.5). Hastings boys’ team had three scorers in the discus, with Jordan Allen placing fourth (135-11), Justin Jevicks fifth (135-3), and Brandan Bower eighth (127-8). Jevicks also placed seventh in the shot put at 44-10.75. Lakewood’s best performances came in the shot put, where Trent Ohren was third (47-1), Jared McConkey fourth (46-6.25), and Wes Cramer sixth (45-2.25). Also scoring the field for the Saxon boys was Jon Gieseler, who was sixth in the high jump at 5-7. After Parma Western in the boys’ standings came Mason with 77.5 points, Eaton Rapids 66, DeWitt 60, Coldwater 51, Harper Creek 33.5, Gull Lake 30.5, Thornapple Kellogg 19.5, Jackson Northwest 19, Ionia 19, Charlotte 18.5, Lakewood 17, Marshall 11, Pennfield 8. The Saxon boys started the day off strong on the track, with the 3200-meter relay team of Jon Olin, Brandon Johnson, Dane Schils, and Troy Dailey placing third in 8:29.95. Schils would race to a fourth place finish in the 3200-meter run (10:27.28) and Dailey placed third in the 1600 and seventh in the 800 (2:06.79). “You can always say we are sprint oriented, but the field events came through and the distance events did well. We’re not as deep in distance as we are in sprints, but Troy and Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Dane came through when they had to,” Winchester stays a few strides ahead of Fulmer said. The 800 was where Thornapple Kellogg’s Harper Creek’s Kara Kiessling during the boys’ team earned its lone state berth. Joel 3200-meter run at Saturday's Division 2 Smith was second in 2:00.65, behind Parma Regional Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Western’s Brandon Hoffman (1:57.88). Brett Bremer) Hastings had two scorers in the 110-meter high hurdles, with Rhodes seventh in 15.95 with a time of 3:37.60. and Gordon Conley eighth in 17.19. Rhodes Hastings’ boys and Thornapple Kellogg’s was also fourth in the 300-meter intermediate girls earned the right to compete in this hurdles with a time of 41.99. Saturday’s Division 2 Michigan The Saxons placed fifth in the 400-meter Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches relay, with the team of Marcus Chase, Josh Association (MITCA) Team State Finals at Coenen, Phil VanZyl and Loew finishing in Jenison High School. Where the top eight fin45.31. Hastings’ closed out its championship ishers in each event scored at the regional, with the team of Conley, Rhodes, Bateson and every one who completes an event scores for Loew placing fifth in the 1600-meter relay their team at the MITCA Finals. TK’s Ordway will continue track career at Cornerstone by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A runner can learn a lot about a track team from a practice, and a track team can learn a lot about one runner in one practice. During her visit to Cornerstone University, Thornapple Kellogg senior practiced with the Golden Eagles and found that she fit in not only on the track, but off it. “It was like home for me,” said Ordway. “I fit right in with the girls. It’s a small team, but they’re really fun.” She said her big test at the practice came when the team started its 15 100-meter repeats. The team told her she could take part if she wanted, or only do about half of them. Ordway made it through 12 just fine. Ordway is used to running more than 100meters. Last year she placed fourth at the Division 2 State Track and Field Finals in the 400meter run, with a time of 59.14 seconds. She was also a state finalist with the Trojan 1600meter relay team. As a freshman, she was a state champion in Division 2 as part of the Trojan 1600-meter relay team. Ordway signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Cornerstone Women’s program on March 22. “We are very pleased to have Emma join our team,” said Cornerstone Track and field recruiting coordinator and assistant coach Paul Koutz. “We have had a lot of success with our sprinters, and believe that Emma will be an integral pat of our program for years to come.” The Cornerstone women are already strong in Ordway’s signature events. The school’s 1600-meter relay team qualified for the NAIA Indoor National Championships for the eighth time in nine years by posting a time of 3:59.6 in February. In her senior season at Thornapple Kellogg this spring, Ordway has already won an O-K Gold Conference championship in he 200meter dash, the 400-meter dash, and in the 1600-meter relay with her teammates Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, and Danielle Fredenburg. Just last Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Meet in Hastings, Ordway set new school records in the 200-meter dash and the 400-meter dash. Ordway said she expects to go the other way once she gets to college, running the 400 and maybe even the 800-meter race. The Golden Eagles offered Ordway a fullride scholarship. She plans to work on her basic courses first, then eventually work towards a nursing degree. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 21, 2009 — Page 21 Wolfpack half point better than Lions at regional Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd (left) tries to console teammate Nick Thurlby at the end of Friday's Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by the Lions. Laingsburg won the regional title by half a point over the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Most of the members of the Maple Valley varsity track and field team got their cool down laps in a little early, racing back and forth across the infield. They were trying to get as many opportunities as they could to spur on the Lion boys’ 1600-meter relay team in the final race of the night at Friday’s Division 3 Regional Meet, which the Lions hosted. The problem was, the Lion foursome of Rob Morehouse, Josh Hall, Nick Thurlby, and Jeff Burd didn’t need any extra incentive. They won the race by more than two seconds, finishing in 3 minutes 27.12 seconds. No Lion foursome has lost that race since 2007, a string which includes the 2008 state championship. The problem was that the Lions should have been looking further back in the pack and cheering on the boys from Lansing Catholic or one of the other schools bringing up the rear in the final heat of the event. Laingsburg’s foursome of Josh Kranich, Michal Marshall, Chris Koerner, and Matt Johnson had won the previous heat in the race, with a time of 3:37.51. To catch the Wolfpack in the team standings, the Lions needed to win the 1600-meter relay, and have Laingsburg finish no higher than seventh. Maple Valley’s runners did their job, but so did the Wolfpack’s. Laingsburg finished with 100 points to the Lions’ 99.5, earning a regional championship and a spot in this coming Saturday’s Division 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Team State Meet. “It was weird going into that race tonight. I wasn’t really rooting for our team, knowing I had to root for six other teams behind us,” said Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln. “That was something different.” It didn’t take any time at all for Lincoln to realize that his team had come up just short. The sixth place team in the final heat of the 1600-meter relay, Lansing Catholic, came in The Lions’ Elizabeth Stewart slows down as she passes the finish line in the 400meter dash during Friday night's Division 3 Regional Meet. She finished second in the race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) about five seconds behind the Wolfpack’s time. Thurlby, still breathing heavy from making up a small deficit at the start of the third leg of the race, asked his coach for the verdict as soon as he was out of the chute. Lincoln shook his head. Burd tried to console Thurlby a bit, but just got in a quick hug in before Thurlby walked away. That senior duo had done all it could do. “They are two of the most amazing athletes I have ever seen,” Lincoln said. “I expected us to win six events and we won six. Jeff won his two individual events and Nick won his two individual events, and we won the 4X2 (800-meter relay) and the 4X4 (1600-meter relay) which they were both in.” Together, they have their names on every single track record at Maple Valley except for the 3200-meter run, which Burd says he broke in gym class but has yet to run in a meet, and the 100-meter dash. Thurlby broke his own school-record in winning the 110-meter high hurdles Friday with a time of 14.58 seconds, and was the regional champion in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 38.73. “It was perfect. I can’t say it better than that,” Thurlby said of his 110-meter race. “My start was good. I’ve been having problems with my starts and that helped me out at the end.” “That gets me one step closer to being a state champ in the 110’s. In the 3’s I’m hoping to win it this year. I was supposed to last year. I just had a bad day.” Burd broke his own school-mark in the 400-meter dash, taking the regional title in 48.78 thanks in part to being pushed by Perry’s Tony Rasch who finished second in 39.63. Burd also won the 200-meter dash in 22.38. “That’s the last race on this track for us seniors,” said Burd. “I don’t know about everyone else, but it’s getting to me. Tonight’s just one meet, but it was a big one and one we wanted to win.” Burd and Thurlby also teamed with Morehouse and Zac Eddy to win the 800meter relay, in 1:32.09. Laingsburg made it’s mark early in the day, in the field events. The Wolfpack didn’t win one, but had at least two scorers in three of the five events and three in the discus where Jake Ridsdale took second at 137 feet 11 inches, Greg Mcewan third at 131-7, and Lucas Jorae seventh at 123-5. Ridsdale was also second in the shot put, (48-1.75) and Mcewan sixth (430.25). Ithaca’s Josh Macha won both throwing events, tossing 50-2.5 in the shot put and 139-7 in the discus. Laingsburg also had the second and third place finishers in the pole vault, which was won by Perry’s Eric Vanvelzor at 13-6. Laingsburg’s Ryan Hasselbach cleared 12-6, and John Brown tied for third at 12-0. It was a rare season in which the Lion boys’ didn’t have a regional placer in the event. The Lions didn’t do as well as they had hoped in the field, and went into the track finals in a hole. Maple Valley started digging its way out of the hole with a third place finish in the 3200meter relay (8:18.41), which met the state finals qualifying time, but Laingsburg was right there behind the Lions in fourth place (8:19.64). “Laingsburg scored about 25 points more than I thought they would,” Lincoln said. “They stepped up and they were ready to perform tonight. And our kids did good tonight. We kind of performed where we were seeded. We didn’t get better, and they did.” Maple Valley’s Josh Perkins (left) and Brad Laverty (right) work their way around a Stockbridge runner in the 1600-meter race Friday during the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Wolfpack didn’t have a single regional champion on the day. Both the Lions and Laingsburg had eight state qualifying performances. Athletes earned spots in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Finals, which will be held May 30 at Comstock Park High School, by finishing in the top two in an event or surpassing qualifying times and distances. The Lions earned finals spots in all four relays. The 400-meter relay team of Justin Kennedy, Garrett Reid, Brandon Vaughan, and Jimmy Brown was third in 45.16. The Maple Valley girls had three state qualifying performances, with Elizabeth Stewart placing second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:01.50, and Karlee Mater and Stacey Fassett both meeting the qualifying height in the pole vault. Mater was fourth at 9-6 and Fassett sixth at 9-0. Stockbridge’s Christina Watson won the girls’ pole vault at 11-0, behind Portland (44.47) and Linden (44.93). Lansing Catholic dominated the girls’ meet, finishing with 120 points. Stockbridge was a distant second with 68, followed by St. Charles 63 and Laingsburg 62.66. Leslie was fifth with 62.66 points, and the Lion ladies sixth with 46.5. Lansing Catholic girls only won two events all day, and they came back to back late in the competition. Freshman Catherine Swiderski won the 1600-meter run in 5:25.31, edging out sophomore teammate Megan Heeder who was second in 5:25.56. The Cougars then took the 400-meter relay, with the team of Annie Hanis, Jessica Doody, Mary alice Fata, and Lexi Solomon finishing in 52.63. Behind those top six girls’ teams, Durand finished with 42 points, Ovid-Elsie 41, Portland 40, Ithaca 33, Perry 27.33, Chesaning 26, Linden 17.5, Carson CityCrystal 12, and Byron 11. Regional champions included Portland’s Sarah Trieweilier in the high jump (5-3) and Sydney Vanmunster in the shot put (34-0.25); St. Charles’ Jessica Gonzales in the long jump (16-0.5) and Kelsie Williams in the 100-meter dash (12.80) and the 200 (25.84); Laingsburg’s Sarah Hazel in the discus (10810); Chesaning’s Ashley Yeager in the 100meter hurdles (17.08); Stockbridge’s Zoey Hohmann in the 400 (59.25) and Jasmine Holloway in the 800 (2:24.34); and Leslie’s Kristen Seburg in the 300-meter low hurdles (48.16) and Anna Rudd in the 3200 (11:42.14). Stockbridge won the 1600-meter relay in 4:11.84, St. Charles the 800-meter relay in 1:49.38, and Ithaca the 3200-meter relay in 10:02.21. Behind the top two teams in the boys’ meet, Portland was third with 68 points, followed by Ithaca 63, Perry 51, Linden 46.5, Chesaning 42, Lansing Catholic 38, OvidElsie 37, Leslie 32, Durand 30, Stockbridge 25, St. Charles 14, Carson City-Crystal 10, and Byron 7. Other champions in the boys’ meet were Ithaca’s 3200-meter relay team (8:14.25); Stockbridge’s Ian Bumpus in the high jump (6-1); Lansing Catholic’s Garrett Swain in the long jump (21-2); Ovid-Elsie’s Dave Russek in the 100-meter dash (11.02); Carson CityCrystal’s Raymond Enbody the 800 (1:59.92); and Durand’s David Madrigal in the 1600 (4:26.27) and 3200 (9:45.07). Delton baseball sits at .500 in KVA went 2-2 to start this week in the Kalamazoo Delton Kellogg’s Chris Horrocks pitches from the mound during last Thursday’s game against Battle Creek Central at Bailey Park as part of the Cereal City Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Valley Association, splitting double headers with Galesburg-Augusta and Olivet on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. After an 11-1 five-inning loss to the Eagles in Olivet to start the day Tuesday, the Panthers bounced back for a 7-3 victory in game two.. Chris Horrocks (3-3) pitched a gutty complete-game six-hitter in the night cap to earn the victory for the Panthers. Delton turned a tight game into victory by scoring four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Delton led 7-1 at that point. The Panthers had nine hits in the second game, to six for the Eagles. Taylor Kingsley and Gavin Brinley had two hits each for Delton. Thad Calkins had a single and two RBI’s. Anthony Shoup, Jeremy Reigler, and Chris Horrocks also drove in runs for Delton. In game one, Olivet scored four times in the second inning and four more times in the third to push their lead to 9-0. They finished with 13 hits in the game, while their pitcher Carl Schlee was shutting down the Delton attack. The Panthers had five hits, two singles each for Shoup and Quinn Seaver, and an RBI single from Reigler. Reigler also made several fine catches in left field for the Panthers in the two games, while fighting a vicious sun. Delton is now 9-16 overall this season, and 7-7 in the KVA. They split two in a make-up double header with Galesburg-Augusta Monday. In game one, Galesburg rode the strong pitching of Colin Campbell to a 6-3 victory. He struck out ten in six plus innings of work. Reigler had three of the six hits off him, including one double. Sam Hoff had a pair of singles and an RBI for the Panthers, while Chris Horrocks added a single. In game two, Delton Kellogg struck for four runs in the top of the third inning and went on to a 5-2 win. Brennan Smith pitched a complete game five-hitter for his first win of the season on the mound. Seaver and Darrin Pursley both had a pair of singles for Delton. Pursley had an RBI, as did CJ Anderson, and Reigler. Brad Meyers had a single and a pair of RBI’s. Delton lost both its games in last week’s Cereal City Classic. Battle Creek Central topped the Panthers 8-5 in the opener on Thursday, then Pennfield scored its third win of the season over Delton on Saturday 10-4. “We played pretty well, but Pennfield did a better job of bunching their hits, scoring nine runs in the first two innings on six hits interspersed with five walks,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. Reigler pitched a solid four innings of relief for the Panthers, after Meyers was beat up a bit to start the game on the mound. Seaver had three hits in the loss to Pennfield, and Shoup added a double, a triple, and three RBI’s. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday Thursday Friday Tuesday Thursday Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org Elem. Track and Field Day 7:30 am TRACK 05/21/09 05/21/09 05/22/09 05/26/09 05/28/09 Senior Honors Night Graduation Girls Tennis Banquet Boys/Girls Track Banquet H 7:00 pm 7:00 pm H 6:00 pm H 6:00 pm BASEBALL Boys Varsity Tuesday 05/26/09 Districts @ Charlotte vs Portland A 5:30 pm A TBA SOCCER Girls Varsity Tuesday 05/26/09 Districts @/vs Mason A 10:00 am A 4:00 pm A 4:00 pm Times and dates subject to change. 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Saxons would have needed more runs than that in the seventh inning of each game to stop the Trojans from scoring a pair of O-K Gold Conference wins. The Trojans topped the Saxons 7-1 in game one, then won 5-1 in the second. Bishop earned the win in both games, pitching a total of 13 innings. She struck out ten in the opener, and allowed just two hits and two hit batters. She didn’t walk a single Saxon. The Trojans had runners on base in all but one inning in game one, while the Saxons had base runners on in just two innings. Bishop had a perfect game going until the bottom of the fourth when the Saxons’ Morgan Stowe doubled to right field. Trojan right fielder Nicole Tinker had to battle a stiff wind and a ball that was tailing away from her, and it just clipped off the end of her glove as she raced towards the line. Hastings then got a single from Shelby Roush in the bottom of the seventh, after Tara Harding had been hit by a pitch with one out. The Saxons got their lone run on a Trojan error. The TK offense was led by Stephanie Gonzalez who had a pair of singles, a pair of stolen bases, and scored a run. Bishop had an RBI double, which scored Gonzalez in the third inning and put TK up 3-0. Kate Scheidel had a pair of RBI’s on sacrifices for the Trojans, and Adrienne Palmer, and Kari Morey also had RBI singles. Harding took the loss for the Saxons, allowing seven hits and nine walks. She struck out five in the complete game effort. The Trojans jumped in front 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning of game two, and that was all the runs they would end up needing. Crawford reached on an error to stat the inning, and came home on another Saxon error. Gonzalez also scored after a walk, coming home on an RBI double off the bat of Palmer. Palmer was 3-for-3 at the plate in game two, with a run scored and an RBI. Tinker had two singles and an RBI. The other Trojan hit was a single off the bat of Kate Scheidel. Hastings had just three singles in game two off of Bishop, starting with one off the bat of its lead-off hitter Breanna Leedy. The Saxons didn’t get another hit until the top of the seventh when they trailed 7-0. Bishop struck out seven and walked just 77534847 Hastings’ Breanna Leedy rounds second base after advancing on a wild pitch during the top of the first inning of game two Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one Saxon pitcher Alex Wendorf took the loss, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out one. The Saxons were the runners-up Saturday at the West Ottawa Invitational, scoring a 6-3 win over the host Panthers in the opening game then falling 14-6 against Grand Rapids Christian in the championship. Hastings had the early lead in both games. The Saxons scored three runs in the first inning against West Ottawa on a two-run double from Stowe and an RBI ground-out by Roush after Christa Mathis and Brenna Leedy led off the inning with base hits. Mathis had three hits in the game, and scored two runs. West Ottawa closed the gap to 3-2, but the Saxons extended their lead in the fifth. Stowe had an RBI ground out, and then Sara Bolo blasted a two-run home run over the right center field fence for her first home run of the season. Harding pitched a complete game for the Saxons, striking out five. Saxon shortstop Sara Bolo tags out Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Crawford as she tries to steal second base during the bottom of the sixth inning of game two Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon pitcher Tara Harding fires the ball towards the plate during the top of the fourth inning of game one Thursday afternoon against Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons led 2-0 after half an inning against Christian, but then saw the Eagles score four times in the bottom half of the inning. Christian led the rest of the afternoon. Christian added four runs on five hits in the third inning to open up a 9-3 lead, after both teams tacked on runs in the second. Mathis had another good game at the plate, with a pair of singles and a triple. Wendorf had two hits, and Roush and Sam Watson both added singles for the Saxons. Delton sending three to the finals in hurdles, and more Delton Kellogg runners cleared their final hurdles leading up to the Division 3 State Finals on Saturday at Constantine. There were seven state qualifying performances by the Delton Kellogg varsity track and field teams at their Division 3 Regional Meet, and three of those came in the hurdles. Matt Ingle from the Delton Kellogg boys’ team qualified for the Division 3 State Finals, which will be held at Comstock Park High School a week from Saturday, by placing second in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 40. 82 seconds. He’ll also be competing in the pole vault at the finals, after winning a regional championship by clearing 12 feet 6 inches. The other five state qualifying performances came from the girls’ team. Hannah Williams and Katie Searles are both headed back to the state finals in the 300-meter low hurdles. Williams was the regional champion in 47.43, and Searles finished in third place with a qualifying time of 48.12. The top two finishers in each event at the regional, along with others who met the predetermined qualifying times and marks earned spots in the finals. Delton Kellogg had a third scorer in the 300 hurdles, with Andrea Polley placing seventh in 51.98. Four girls in that race advanced to the state finals, including Bronson’s Lauren Dudley who was second in 48.07 and fourth place finisher Kendall Dow from Schoolcraft who hit the line in 48.39. Both Delton Kellogg teams finished in fourth place on the day. Dow’s Schoolcraft team won the girls’ championship, with 171 points. Bronson was a distant second with 101 points, followed by Berrien Springs 72.50, Delton Kellogg 62, Buchanan 60, Bangor 45, Watervliet 44, Galesburg-Augusta 30, Bloomingdale 19.50, Parchment 19, Constantine 10, Hackett Catholic Central 9, Hartford 9, and Kalamazoo Christian 4. Schoolcraft foursomes won all four relay races on the day. The Delton team of Searles, Polley, Williams, and Jolene Drum was second to the Eagles in the 1600-meter relay to end the day, finishing in 4 minutes 19 seconds, to earn a spot in the finals. The Delton 3200-meter relay team of Drum, Renee McConahay, Kelsey Sophia, and Mandy Dye was also second, in 10:38.50. Williams added a second-place finish in the 100-meter dash (12.72 seconds). Schoolcraft’s Carly Scott won both the 100 (12.09) and the 200 (26.40). She also was a part of the winning 400- and 800-meter relay teams for the Eagles. Dow added a regional championship in the high jump for the Eagles (4-10) and Katilee Bensley won the 1600meter run in 5:22.90. Other scorers for the Delton girls at the regional meet were Sarah Strohbusch in the discus (3rd, 96-5), Amanda Mikolajczyk in the high jump (5th, 4-6), Polley in the 100meter hurdles (8th, 18.61), Drum in the 800 (5th, 2:34.90), and the 800-meter relay team that placed third with a time of 1:51.89. A Bronson team won the 800-meter relay, and Mitchell Klingler won the 3200-meter run in 9:58.50, but those were the only event wins for their team on the day. It still took the regional championship with 95 points, edging out Constantine which finished with 94. Klingler’s 3200-meter win, in the second to last event, was huge. Bronson didn’t score in the 1600-meter relay, and Constantine needed at least a fifth place finish to tie things up. Constantine’s team wound up in sixth place, nine tenths of a second behind the fifth-place Buchanan team. Bangor wound up third with 87 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 55, Bloomingdale 48, Schoolcraft 47, Berrien Springs 46, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central 37, Buchanan 37, Watervliet 28, Niles Brandywine 22, Galesburg-Augusta 19, Parchment 19, Kalamazoo Christian 14, Hartford 12. Ingle, Tyler Bourdo, and Ryan Watson all scored in two individual events for the Delton boys’ team. Bourdo was third in the long jump at 19-1 and fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:03.80. Watson was sixth in the 1600 (4:47.00) and eighth in the 3200 (10:49.20). Delton had two scorers in the pole vault, with Jon Kelley placing fifth at 11-6. DK also got points from Robbie Wandell in the high jump (5th, 5-9), Casey Overbeek in the 100 (8th, 11.60), and its 3200-meter (3rd, 8:46.10) and 1600-meter (7th, 3:36.60) relay teams. Vikings have a tough day at very tough D3 regional meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings knew that they would be in for a rough day at their Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by East Grand Rapids on Thursday. The Pioneers hosted the regional, and they were joined by great teams from Forest Hills Eastern, South Christian, Grand Rapids Christian, Unity Christian, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. That’s why the events leading up to the end of the season were so important for the Vikings. They managed to have a great day at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament, finishing second last week, then on Tuesday closed the season of duals with a winning record. East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Eastern earned the two state berths from Thursday’s Division 3 Regional. The Pioneers won all four singles flights and three of the four doubles flights for the championship. Lakewood was ninth in the 11-team field. The only wins for the Vikings came from Kelsey Stoddard at third singles and the fourth doubles team of Nancy Brehm and Jessica Hilley. Stoddard defeated Grand Rapids’ Central’s Jackie Byers 6-2, 6-0 in the opening round, then fell to Forest Hills’ Eastern’s Stephanie Huffman in the quarterfinals. Brehm and Hilley won their first round match by default, and then suffered a tough 60, 6-0 loss against unity Christian’s Kara Bremer and Emily Balk. The Vikings had a couple of close matches on the doubles side. The first doubles team of Abbey Haskin and Orianna Ramos nearly pushed East Grand Rapids’ top team of Stacey Kerr and Jeni Carmichael to a third set, but fell 6-1, 7-6(3). At second doubles, the Viking duo of Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite was tied 4-4 in the third set with South Christian’s Ashley Stiefel and Jacqui Rabourn, but fell 6-4. South won the first set 6 -2, then Avery and Bite won the second 7-5. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-05-28.pdf 5ec1491847c066ecc95fd5e874124793 PDF Text Text Atkinson receives Golden Deeds Award Question the people who make decisions? MV wins third straight KVA title See Story on Page 11 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 22 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, May 28, 2009 NEWS Week’s foreclosure postings hit $10 million BRIEFS 886 down, 242 local grads to go Four of the six public high schools in the area have held graduation ceremonies, and two more will take place this weekend. Lakewood, Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia high schools held commencement exercises Thursday, May 21, as 204, 176 and 283 seniors, respectively, crossed the podium and became alumni. Friday, May 22, Hastings high school saw 222 students turn their tassels. Tomorrow evening, May 29, Maple Valley will send off its 124 seniors, beginning at 7 p.m. Rounding out commencement activities, 118 Delton Kellogg seniors will gather for a final time at a 2 p.m. ceremony Sunday, May 31. In all, 1,127 seniors will have graduated from area high schools this spring, along with students who attend home school, private school or schools out of the area. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer More than $10 million worth of real estate foreclosures were announced in the May 21 edition of the Hastings Banner, providing what some might consider a reflection in Barry County of the national mortgage crisis. Robert Ranes Jr., vice president of commercial banking at Hastings City Bank, said he has worked with the bank for 15 years and began encountering more foreclosures in his work late last year than ever before. “Last fall, I’d say we started seeing more stress in the market,” he explained. According to Ranes, Hastings City Bank began foreclosing on a total of three homes last year and has begun foreclosing this year on approximately six homes. “Typically, we’ve had very, very few (foreclosures) — maybe one a year,” he said. “... This is the first time I’ve really had to devote time to the foreclosure process.” While Ranes said his bank has been affected by the downturn of the economy, he added that the bank has been less impacted than some others, because of its conservative lending principles and never having been involved in formerly common lending practices such as interestonly loans and 40-year fixed mortgages. “We’ve never veered off that conservative lending path,” he said. “We’ve always main- tained our underwriting criteria and made sure people were worthy of the loans they got.” For those facing foreclosure, Ranes said institutions like Hastings City Bank offer alternatives, such as modifying loans and owners signing over homes to lenders in exchange for elimination of mortgage balances. “The ultimate goal of Hastings City Bank is “The last year and a half has been very difficult for many homeowners” Bonnie Backhus real estate agent with Borris Realtors to keep people in their homes,” he explained. While Ranes said that the economy might be beginning to mend, he added that more changes will have to take place before most people are again content with the economy. “Until people get back to work and until property values go up, I don’t think we’re going to see a lot of improvement,” he said. Bonnie Backhus, a real estate agent with Boris Realtors who specializes in properties in and around the Delton area, echoed Ranes, saying that she has recently been exposed to more foreclosures in her work than ever before in her Backhus said that, while home prices of several years ago were inflated beyond their true values, the economic correction that has since taken place has adversely affected even those homeowners who have always been responsible with their money. “Hard-working people who have owned their homes for 25 to 30 years are now losing them,” she said. “... It’s a very sad, sickening thing.” Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way, said that compared to last year, she has seen a marked increase in the number of people seeking assistance from the organization. According to Forbes, the Barry County United Way donated just over $10,100 to people in need last year, while the organization has already spent more than $9,000 assisting individuals this year. For those facing foreclosures, Forbes recommended visiting www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov, a Web site that offers information on refinancing and modifying home loans, in addition to guidance in contacting financial counselors who are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Forbes added that those requiring assistance with foreclosures also are encouraged to contact her organization FORECLOSURES, continued on page 6 City council revises bid for old library Adult drop-in center to host open house by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During his report to the Hastings City Council Monday night, Hastings Community Development Director John Hart presented revised draft of the request for proposals (RFP) for the sale of the former Hastings Public Library building, located at 121 S. Church St., in downtown Hastings. The revised document, prepared by Hart and City Manager Jeff Mansfield, included changes in dates, a new purchase agreement, and a requirement that the purchaser enter into the agreement within 90 days of notice of intent to award the sale. In his communication to the council, Mansfield stated, “If the city council approves the RFP, we will issue it and reconvene the selection committee that will make a recommendation to the council for award of the sale of the building.” Hart noted that in addition to the dates and the inclusion of the purchase agreement, most of the changes had to do with submission requirements, such as sealed envelopes that made it seem as though the city were asking for sealed bids, which it is not. A significant change is the requirement of a signed agreement within 90 days of the city announcing its intent to award the sale. In August 2008, the council approved contract negotiations with Encore Development Group LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of the former library. Council members voted unanimously to pursue negotiations with the group even though the redevelopment proposal was submitted after the June 30 deadline. County leaders had made known their interest in the building when the city was considering demolishing the historic 1920s post office for a parking lot. The county submitted bids for the property twice, once before the city’s deadline in March and again The Lighthouse on the Lake will hold an open house Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A nonprofit drop-in center, the Lighthouse serves Barry County residents who are dealing with a past or present mental health issues. Services include peer support groups and counseling, special programs and activities, and transportation to and from the center, all of which are free. The center is located at 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite F, Hastings, across from Brookside Motor Inn on South M37. For more information, call 269-9453136. Hazardous Waste day is May 30 Barry County residents can bring hazardous items and medications to the Household Hazardous Waste collection, Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Participants are asked to make every effort to bring any medicines in their original containers, while removing any personal identification. Old medications should not be poured down a drain or thrown in the trash because they could contaminate water in the aquifers, said Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Energyefficient light bulbs and tires (for a small fee) also may be taken to the collection day for safe disposal, he added. “Proper disposal of hazardous waste benefits the health of county residents,” Adrounie said. The collection is sponsored by the Solid Waste Oversight Committee, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Expo Center, and Waste Management. This spring, the HHW will receive additional support from local pharmacies, pharmacists, and Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force members. For more information, contact the health department at 269-945-9516 ext. 107. in June. Only one other entity submitted a proposal before the March deadline, and the city decided to seek bids again, setting a June 30, 2008, deadline. In April of this year, the city council received a letter from Encore withdrawing from the deal due to the current economy. The revised RFP presented by Hart at Tuesday’s meeting included a June issuance date, an August proposal due date and a September anticipated award date. “I didn’t know we voted to put it up for sale right away,” said Councilman Don Bowers, who had earlier suggested that the city not ask for bids on the building until the economy improves. Hart replied that he and been asked to “clean up” the RFP and that it was a prototype and dates could be changed. “When will we sell? How long are we going to sit on it?” asked Councilman Dave Tossava. Hart replied that he has had one person, who had not bid on the former library before, express interest in it and come out and look at the facility. “There are people who are interested in doing things in downtown Hastings,” he said. Councilman David Jasperse suggested that the revised RFP include a clause stating that the city did not have to accept any bids. “We don’t want another roasting like we got from the local paper,” said Bowers, referring to an editorial by Fred Jacobs, the vice president of J-Ad Graphics, which appeared in the May 21 edition of The Hastings Banner. In his editorial, Jacobs took the city to task for awarding the sale to Encore despite having submitted its bid nearly a month after the deadline and not meeting much of the criteria set by the city in the RFP. COUNCIL, continued on page 2 Metaldyne to close Aug. 31 ‘Forever in peace may you wave’ See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 nearly 15-year career as a real estate agent. “The last year and a half has been very difficult for many homeowners,” she explained. Backhus said that, for the majority of her career, she worked with a maximum of one client every year who was facing foreclosure, but now is accustomed to working at any one time with approximately 20 clients who are preparing to lose their homes. According to Backhus, the downturn of the economy has resulted in her routinely representing clients in “short sales,” or the sales of homes for less than the amounts of their current mortgages. “One of the most time-consuming aspects of ‘short sales’ is the negotiations that take place with lenders,” she explained. “In order for ‘short sales’ to take place, lenders have to agree to allow homes to be sold for less than what they are owed and not expect former homeowners to pay them the difference. It’s a very involved process.” Backhus said that, as a result of the recent number of foreclosures in the country, lending practices have become more complex and, consequently, many aspects of her own work also have become more complex. “Compared to before, I spend triple the amount of time working on the sale of an average home,” she explained. “And that’s after an offer has been accepted on it.” Arika Alexander waves her American flag while waiting for the Hastings Memorial Day parade to start. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Monday, May 18, the 87 hourly and 23 salaried employees at the Middleville Metaldyne plant were informed that the plant would be closing “for sure,” according to a Metaldyne spokesperson, by Aug. 31. Metaldyne manufactures automobile parts. The reason for the closure, said the spokesperson, is the decision by Chrysler Corporation to close its production facilities. Two weeks ago, Metaldyne announced that 30 employees were laid off due to Chrysler’s decision. The other reasons for the closure are the tight credit market and uncertainty about General Motors. George Strand, manager of the Village of Middleville, declined to comment, saying, “I have been asked to not say too much at this time.” In the past, the village has worked with Metaldyne on special tax abatements, and the company has received assistance from the State of Michigan for new equipment purchases due to increased employment guarantees. �Page 2 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Exchange Club NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page announces May Young Citizens Maple Valley Alumni Banquet to honor generations set for May 30 The Maple Valley Alumni Association will host its annual banquet Saturday, May 30. The theme this year is, “Farmers Form Our Friendly Valley.” The class of 1984, for its 25th year since graduation, and the class of 1959, for its 50th year since graduation, also will be honored. The banquet will begin at 5 p.m. with a social time, followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person, $20 at the door. All graduates of Maple Valley High School, Nashville High School, and Vermontville High School are welcome to attend. Manufacturer of powered parachutes may locate at Hastings airport by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the May 27 Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to allow a manufacturer of powered parachutes to construct a manufacturing facility on airport property. The decision was contingent upon satisfactory review of the manufacturer’s references by commissioners. According to members of the commission, the proposed facility, if constructed, would bring six full-time jobs to the area. Commissioners said the proposed facility, which is planned to be 10,000 square feet in size, would be paid for by the manufacturer. Members of the commission added that, if the facility were to be built, the airport would lease the space for it to the manufacturer at a rate of 24 cents per square foot per year, in addition to charging the manufacturer seven cents per square foot per year for space that the business used around the facility, such as for a septic system and parking. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for May are (from left) Hannah Wilgus, David Born, Principal Steve Hoke, Drew WhiteTebo, Peter Beck, Connor von der Hoff, Steven Adkins. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 “We’ll get roasted anyway,” said Tossava. “We’ll get roasted if we offer it right away, and we’ll get roasted if we wait ...” “We’re damned if we do and damned if we don’t,” said Councilwoman Brenda McNabbStange, who added that she didn’t think the city would be able to get what the building is worth if it asked for bids with the current economic situation. “If there’s enough interest, we can put it up for bids” said Bowers. “We don’t have to take the first bid.” Mansfield asked if the council wished to take a suggestion made by Councilman Barry Wood to wait two weeks while he and Hart went over the revised RFP again and “test the waters in the interim.” The council unanimously approved a motion to place the revised RFP on the agenda of its next regular meeting, slated for 7 p.m. Monday, June 8. The council set two public hearings for 7 p.m. Monday, June 8. The first is to hear comment and make determination on the 2009-10 operating budget and set the millage rate to support it. The second is to hear comments and make a determination on the final assessment roll for the 2009 downtown parking special assessment district. In other business, the council: • Adopted two ordinances, one allowing way-finding signs in city right-of-way and the other rezoning parcels on the corner of South Jefferson and East Center streets from A-O (apartment/office) to B-1 (central business district). • Adopted a resolution setting fees for services for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Mansfield noted that increases in fees were due to inflation and were made to cover the actual cost of providing the services. There will be an increase in some police services fees (K-pack crash investigation and license to purchase a handgun), department of public service fees, including but not limited to driveway permits, pavement cut permits, fence permits, building relocation, noxious weed and vegetation control, park use cleanup fees for groups of 50 or more; planning and zoning site plan reviews, special-use permits, plat review, and zoning board of appeals requests. • Adopted a resolution setting the sewer and water rates for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Water rates will rise two cents (approximately 2 percent) from $1.17 to $1.19 per hundred cubic feet. Base charges also will increase. The new rates are $5.27 for 5/8- and 3/8-inch meters, $13.17 for one- and 1 1/4-inch meters, $26.31 for 1 1/2-inch meters, $42.11 for two-inch meters, $80.79 for three-inch meters, $131,59 for four-inch meters, $263.15 for six-inch meters, and $575.57 for eight-inch meters. Fire hydrant use increased from $40 to $50 plus the cost of water. Sewer rates for 2009-10 increased from $2.46 to $2.51 per 100 cubic feet. Monthly base rates for sewer service also increased. The rates for 2009-10 are $10.60 for 5/8- and 3/4-inch meters, $26.53 for one-inch and 1 1/4-inch meters, $53.04 for 1 1/2-inch meters, $4.88 for two-inch meters, $169.77 for threeinch meters, $265.25 for four-inch meters, $530.52 for six-inch meters, and $1,165.26 for eight-inch meters. The rate for new water and sewer connections also increased based on meter size. The reinstatement fee for delinquent accounts rose from $40 to $50. • Approved a resolution to submit an application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for funds through the Local Bridge Program to cover the cost of repair or replacement of the Michigan Avenue bridge over the Thornapple River. • Amended the 2008-09 budget by reducing the general fund balance by $55,046 to reflect a $24,000 reduction in state revenue sharing and an increase of $31,046 in costs of community services such as overtime labor, contract services and energy expenses such as street lighting. • Awarded a contract, not to exceed $55,182 to T.H. Eifert Inc. for a raw sewage pump as recommended by Tim Girrbach, Hastings director of public services. • Approved the appointment of David Hatfield to the seat on the Hastings Planning Commission vacated by long-time planning commissioner Fred Kogge, who resigned last month due to health issues. • Heard a report from City Clerk Tom Emery, who stated that there would be no primary election in August because there are only one or two candidates running for each seat on the ballot. Candidates on the November general election ballot will be First Ward Council, Barry Wood; Second Ward Council, Brenda McNabb-Stange; Third Ward Council, Jeri Depue and Steven VanOoy, Fourth Ward Council, Gordon Ironside. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 St. Rose sixth graders Dani Watson (left) and Kara Gonzalez, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of May, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for May are (from left) Zlatko Granzow, teacher Michelle Benningfield, Austin Twigg, Abraham Resendiz-Garcia and Alex Beauchamp. Maddie Youngs (left) and Alyssa Olsen are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for May. They are joined by teacher Alice Gergen. Named Young Citizens for May at Star Elementary School are Jessi Slaughter (second from left) and Scott Garber, joined by teachers Julie Severns (left) and Tammy Nemetz. Ashley Demaray (left) and Kelsy Potter, pictured with teacher Trisha Kietzman, are the Young Citizens for May at Southeastern Elementary School. Former Delton Kellogg Superintendent Bill Baker dies by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Word has been received in the Delton community of the Saturday, May 23 death of former Delton Kellogg Schools leader Willard Baker, known to most as Bill. Baker, 78, a former Wall Lake resident who had moved to Suttons Bay, served six years as superintendent of the Delton district, from 1977-83. He joined the district as a high school principal in 1962. In 1974, he was appointed Delton’s director of secondary education and athletic director. Baker is remembered by friends as an amicable and warm-hearted man who enjoyed all ages. “He was a people’s people,” said Juliet Bourdo, who served on the Delton Kellogg Board of Education for 17 years. “He was always looking out for the underdog, which was exceptional.” She said she always appreciated the way Baker would encourage students, and she admired his participation “in everything at school.” Charles (Chuck) Monica, a former Delton Board of Education president, called Baker a good administrator. “I most remember him as a man very dedicated to service of the students for educational purposes. He had a great feeling for students and their accomplishments,” Monica said. According to the Banner’s archives, Baker enjoyed sailing and was named commodore of the Wall Lake Yacht Club in 1964. His local community activities included serving on the Barry County Planning Commission in the late 1960s and early ‘70s. Not many details were available at press time about Baker’s life after moving from Delton. For a time, he served as interim executive director of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, helping out the organization until it could conduct a formal search for a Y-professional after the unexpected resignation of its director. During Baker’s service with the GTBY, he was commended for his “special abilities” in helping the Y emerge from a difficult situation intact “and in some ways, stronger than ever,” according to a Y-report. “As an expression of the GTBY’s appreciation and gratitude for his excellent service, Bill Baker was made a life-member of the Association; a historic first,” the report said. Before coming to Delton, Baker was a teacher and middle school principal in the Manchester School District. A native of Goshen, Ind., he earned a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University in 1956 and a master’s degree in school administration from the University of Michigan in 1961. Baker served in Japan and Korea while in the U.S. Army from 1949-52. His wife, Barbara, a former Delton teacher, survives. According to one of the Bakers’ friends, a memorial service in Bill Baker’s honor will be held Saturday in Grand Rapids. No other details were available at press time. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings honors the fallen during Memorial Day observances by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Crowds gathered along the streets in Hastings as the Lawrence J. Bauer Hastings American Legion Post 45 conducted its annual Memorial Day parade to honor all of those who gave their lives to protect their country. The procession stopped at the courthouse, Tyden Park and Riverside Cemetery where members of Boy Scout Troop 175 and Cub Scout Pack 3175 placed wreaths at the base of memorials commemorating the fallen from every American war from the Revolution to the current war in Iraq. Members of the American Legion honored their comrades with a 21-gun salute followed by the playing of “Taps.” The event finished with a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery where Barry Wood, a retired chief warrant officer who served six years in the Navy and 16 in the Army, past commander of the American Legion Post in Hastings, current District 4 first vice com- mander and chaplain to the service officers, and a Hastings City councilman, gave the following American Legion keynote address on the theme of patriotism: “Patriotism. Let’s focus for a few moments on that word. If I were to ask you if you felt patriotic, what would you say? When did you first get that excited feeling in your heart as the flag passed by during a parade or the national anthem was sung? What would be your answer? More than likely you were first aware of these feelings back in grade school when you learned the Pledge of Allegiance or sang, “My Country ’tis of Thee.” Memorial Day reminds us that without patriotism, we would have no heroes to honor today. “Oliver Wendell Holmes called this ‘our most sacred holiday,’ and he urged that ‘we not ponder with sad thoughts the passing of our heroes, but rather ponder their legacy — the life they made possible for us by their commitment and pain. “At its core, Memorial Day has always Hannah Shumway plays “Taps” after a wreath is laid at the base of the monument in Riverside Cemetery. commemorated the universal, all-encompassing understanding of, ‘No greater love does any man have, that he lay down his life for his friends.’ “Lincoln, in his memorable dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield in 1863, spoke of the inadequacy of words at such times as that, ‘The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.’ “We as Americans, as a people, have embodied the spirit of ‘we are all in this together’ and ‘united we’ll stand together.’ However, there have been times in our history when this hasn’t been our sentiment. “Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans were extremely divided as to whether we should enter the war. Twenty years before, World War I had been called the “war to end all wars” with nearly 53,000 Americans killed in battle. “On December 7, 1941, opinion changed, The next day, more enlistments occurred than any other day in our history and with the loss in battle of more than 291,000 service members during World War II. The price was indeed high. “Stephen Ambrose, one of America’s most respected historians wrote, ‘Americans did not get too tired to fight. Even though they paid dearly in human lives, determination outweighed that price.’ That determination meant never letting that happen again. “In his writings, Ambrose cited a letter written by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower sending Hitler a warning, ‘Beware the fury of a roused democracy.’ “From the moment the Japanese dropped the first bombs on Pearl Harbor, it became an American fight. When the troops were sent to wage war, it became an American effort. “This holds true still today. Our words can’t hold a candle to the numerous sacrifices of so many. But we honor them, remember them and are deeply indebted to them. We recognize that the struggle, that age-old struggle to be free, goes on today. “Today we live in a post-9/11 world. The country changed forever on that fateful day. Gone are the days when we’d sit back and believe that our oceans would protect us from those who wish us harm. We acknowledge that in order to continue to protect the freedoms we hold close to our hearts, we have to take the battles to the terrorists and promote freedom throughout the world. “Our brave men and women are doing that right now, and we salute them, support them and honor them. Yet as these brave American men and women find themselves far from America’s shores, in lands foreign to them. They face situations their parents hoped and prayed their children would never have to experience. “Yet the call to defend freedom came and Scoutmaster Shawn Rhoades directs Boy Scouts from Troop 175 as they enter Riverside Cemetery. (Photo by Katie Ponsetto). they answered. They are all heroes — facing enemies every day, and yet they stand MEMORIAL DAY, continued on page 7 Marshal Cook-Kirsch of Boy Scout Troop 175 places a wreath at the base of the monument in Tyden Park. Boy Scouts Doug Baker, Ben Dickerson and Alec Dickerson lay a wreath at the base of the memorial in war memorial in Riverside Cemetery. Barry Wood, a retired chief warrant officer who served six years in the Navy and 16 in the Army, delivered the keynote address during the Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings march down State Street during the annual Memorial Day parade. Members of the American Legion and members of the public stand at attention as taps is played �Page 4 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Should we always support the people we select to make the decisions? Loss of PE teacher would mean loss of programs To the editor: The Hastings school district has an outstanding physical education teacher in Jamie Murphy. For two years, Mr. Murphy has been teaching PE on a split-time basis at Starr School and St. Rose School, and he has excelled in every aspect of his job. In fact, he is the best PE instructor we have ever met. With creativity and great organizational skills, Mr. Murphy has accomplished a lot in a short time. In 2007, he established the winter swimming and water safety program at the Community Education and Recreation Center. This program benefited every elementary school student in the district, and will be expanded to include kindergartners next year. Mr. Murphy has a talent for bringing exciting PE programs to Hastings schools at no cost to the district. In 2006, he spearheaded the installation of the climbing wall at Star School, the cost of which exceeded $10,000. He obtained a grant for the majority of the expense, and the local Parent Teacher Organization paid the rest. Students not attending Star School are afforded opportunities to use the climbing wall through PE classes and after-school programs. Also in 2006, Mr. Murphy played a major role in starting the bowling program in the Hastings schools. With the cooperation of the Hastings Bowl, he received training and incorporated bowling into the PE curriculum. Hastings Bowl provides free bowling passes, all the students in the district benefit, and the cost to the district is zero. Mr. Murphy is in the process of piloting a fishing program in the Hastings schools as part of the PE curriculum. This program has been very successful in Maple Valley and Lakewood schools. It includes classroom instruction on the biology and ecology of fish, fieldwork and knot-tying, instruction in spincasting and fly-casting, and a fishing session. This program was initially proposed as part of the science curriculum in Hastings, but was not pursued. Mr. Murphy sought and received approval to use the program as a recreational aspect of the PE curriculum. He also sought and received a grant to fund it. Mr. Murphy is currently working on bringing the National Archery in the Schools Program to the Hastings schools. The NASP will provide training and equipment worth several thousands dollars, and the Thornapple Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will pay for it. This program has been very popular with students, educators, and parents across the nation. Mr. Murphy is arranging to bring it to Hastings at no cost. Mr. Murphy is not only an excellent teacher, but also an excellent role model for the children who are fortunate enough to attend his classes. He is a natural leader with a cheerful and positive attitude toward his job and his life. He is a young man of the highest character and integrity who is widely respected and admired throughout the Hastings community. In his current position, he teaches hundreds, and potentially thousands, of children in the Hastings area. Because he coaches high school track and football, he is in a unique position to remain a continuing positive influence on many students, from elementary school through the high school years. We recently learned that due to the politics of tenure and a possible misinterpretation of his contract, Mr. Murphy may be removed from his current job and placed in a classroom. If Hastings loses Mr. Murphy as a PE instructor, then we will lose the winter swimming and water safety program, the NASP program, the fishing program and all the other fully funded new programs that he surely would bring to the district in the future. It takes an extraordinary effort to establish such programs, and to keep them going each year. It is highly unlikely that Mr. Murphy’s successor would pursue such innovative programs or make the effort to maintain the existing programs. I would ask Hastings Superintendent Rich Satterley, please, do not remove Mr. Murphy from his current position. We are sure that you can find another way to satisfy the requirements of contracts and tenure, and keep this man in the position to which he is so perfectly suited. It would be a shame to lose Mr. Murphy and all of his exciting, fully funded PE programs. We realize that the superintendent has the best interests of the students in mind, and we are confident that he can find a creative solution in this situation. We know that many other parents feel as we do about this situation, and we hope that they will make their voices heard. Joseph Shea Brigit Brennan, Middleville Chamber golf outing planned for June 5 The 23rd annual Barry County Chamber Golf Outing will be held Friday, June 5, at Hastings Country Club. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The event is the Chamber's largest fundraiser and features door prizes and raffle prizes from dozens of area businesses, including a grand prize vacation package for two to Las Vegas donated by the River Bend Travel Agency and the Gun Lake Tribe. This year's outing is sponsored by Chemical Bank and Pennock Health Services. The outing also features numerous betting hole opportunities for avid golfers including a $20,000 hole-in-one contest sponsored by Buckland Insurance and The Coleman Agency. New this year is a “skins game” for the chance to compete for additional prize money. Golf teams are filling up quickly, so call the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, May 29, to reserve a spot. Teams are available for $395 per foursome which includes the cost of lunch. Businesses can still donate door prizes or become tee sponsors of the event. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454 for more information. A couple of weeks ago, a person said to me as he was thinking over an issue just before voting, that he should support the organization in question, because, “they were elected to make decisions, and we should support them.” I understand why someone feels compelled to support the people elected or appointed to manage an organization, but that doesn’t mean we should never question their decisions. In fact, it’s our responsibility to question the people we put in power on actions they take that ultimately affect us. In last week’s Banner, the front page had two stories that should concern voters. At the May 13 Rutland Charter Township meeting, the board voted unanimously to postpone any decisions for a proposed sewer pipeline that could provide service to Pennock Hospital’s proposed site on the corner of M-37 and M-43, along with two area lakes. The board voted, after hours of discussion, to hold a special “informational workshop” Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m. to discuss the issue. I’m not sure what township officials hope to gain from the workshop. They’ve been in discussion with the City of Hastings and the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority for months now and are finding it difficult to come to any solid conclusions on the issue. According to the township’s attorney Craig Rolfe, the board is under no legal obligation to assist the hospital with sewer services to the site. In fact, he said, “The owner of the hospital, Pennock Health Services, exercised their opportunity and their right as a private entity to relocate, or propose a relocation of their existing hospital. When they chose to do that, they knew there were no municipal services to that property, including public water and sewer services, yet they choose the site anyway.” According to Rolfe, the board voted in 2005 to adopt the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan which detailed how it should proceed in matters such as a sewer pipeline. “That plan, said Rolfe, among other things, indicates that the township will continue to provide leadership in cooperation with neighboring communities to manage growth.” That’s troubling to me. They are using sewer as a means of controlling growth rather than zoning ordinances that deal with the public’s health, and welfare. Now, several years later, the entire mess is blowing up in their faces, dividing the township board as they work toward a conclusion on the issue. The issues are simple. If Pennock connects to the city’s sewer, it will get water, which is almost a requirement for the new hospital. But on the other hand, it’s not likely the city will offer sewer services to Podunk and Algonquin lakes. Yet, if Pennock connects to Southwest Sewer Authority, they get only sewer and not water, and there’s no guarantee either lakes will be allowed to hook on. The way I look at it, there is a great deal of behind-the-scenes bargaining going on. It’s in the city’s best interest to continue to negotiate for services to Pennock; the loss of revenue will certainly impact the city’s budget. However, Southwest has offered sewer services to Pennock with discussions of making the same services available to the lakes. The debate over sewer services has been going on for more than 20 years now, with little or no conclusion on such an important issue. It’s time these elected leaders come to agreement on the issue, making sewer connections available to lake owners while solving Pennock’s needs, outside of the “zoned “The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government” — Thomas Jefferson Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Michigan Audubon to hold sanctuary open house near Hastings The Michigan Audubon is planning an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary, located at 2501 Erway Rd., southwest of Hastings. Michigan Audubon staff and volunteers will be on hand to highlight the sanctuary and lead guided nature hikes. Refreshments will be served. The Warner open house will highlight the Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. area.” The other front-page story is the Hastings School Board’s decision of whether to offer the Young Fives program in the fall. The Michigan Senate is currently mulling over funding for the program. According to Hastings Superintendent Rich Satterlee, “We are in contact with Lansing for updates daily. At this point, the Senate has not passed any bills, but it is anticipated it will pass bills for education that will push back funding cuts for Young Fives program for two years.” So the district is taking a wait-and-see attitude before dealing with the issue, which makes sense. Yet, later in the article, Satterlee stated the program “will look different,” due to reduced kindergarten enrollment. Parents and teachers attending the meeting voiced concern over the program and the length of the school day and with mixing traditional kindergarten students with Young Fives. These are issues that should concern parents because they will ultimately impact their children. Parents need to demand answers from their school board so they can make better plans for their kids’ education. In their planning and looking to schools with defined programs and clear communications, if parents decide to send their students to other schools, it will only add to the already serious financial situation Hastings Schools is in. At the same meeting, parent representing the Hastings Band Boosters asked the board and superintendent what was to come of the district’s band program since the board voted to lay off one of two band directors. She received no response. Recently the board voted for increases for teachers that averaged 3 percent and support staff at 1.5 percent. The issue is not whether teachers and support staff deserved the raises. The issue was and still is: The board failed to deal with the serious financial situation. Now, programs like the two discussed at the last school board meeting will suffer. These are uncertain times that require school boards all over the state to be on top of what’s going on in their district. How we handle students in their early school years will determine what kind of students they will be as they progress through the system. All over the state, schools have been impacted by economic conditions. Now more than ever, school boards are finding themselves in tough situations demanding serious debate. As we advance through these struggles, parents must take an active role in the process, because they’re dealing with their children and our future leaders. These are just two examples of important issues that will impact our community for years to come. We can’t just leave it up to a small group of representatives; individuals need to get involved now before it’s too late. And the next time someone tells you: “We shouldn’t question the group that has the responsibility to make the right decisions,” tell them that you have a responsibility as a good citizen to wonder what’s going on. vast woodlands and the wildlife that call this 108-acre sanctuary home. From M-43, visitors can take Goodwill Road west approximately 2.5 miles to Erway Road. Head north on Erway for approximately 1.5 miles. The sanctuary is located on the east side of the road. Starting this year, Michigan Audubon is highlighting some of the lesser known of its 19 sanctuaries around the state. What would you tell a graduate? College graduations are over and high school graduations are occurring throughout the area. As students leave their schools and set out on new paths, what advice do you have for them? Future 2009 open houses will be held at the Lake Bailey & Brockway Mountain Sanctuaries in the Keweenaw Peninsula July 11 and at the Martha Mott Preserve near Kalamazoo Sept. 19. For more information on the Sanctuary Open Houses contact Wendy Tatar at wendy@michiganaudubon.org or 517-886-9144, or visit the Michigan Audubon Web site at www.michiganaudubon.org. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Bannon Backhus Bonnie Mattson, Lake Odessa: My advice to graduates is to follow their dreams and not settle for just any job, but a job they will enjoy going to each day. Andy Koiquah, Middleville: “New graduates should work hard to achieve their dreams. This is the way they can be both happy and not look back on their lives with disappointment.” Don Williamson, Middleville: “Graduates should set realistic goals and then follow them, working to reach those goals.” Tracy Wescott, Hastings: “College will seem really hard, but stick with it. It gets easier after the first year.” Bill Mason, Vermontville: “Live every day for yourself and do something the best that you can. If you walk away feeling good about it, then you did good; but if you walk away feeling that you could have done better, then you know what you can do.” Mark Anderson, Hastings: “They need to not listen to outside influences. They need to listen to their hearts. You’re most successful when you’re doing what you love to do.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 5 Memorial Day services in Orangeville and Middleville touch the heart Josh Hoffman was the grand marshal of the Middleville Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25. He was accompanied by his fiancée Heather Lovell (left) and his nurse Cheri Follett. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Orangeville observed Memorial Day on Sunday afternoon, May 24. Boyce Miller welcomed everyone. Barbara Wilson, priest from St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Orangeville, opened the ceremony with a prayer. She reminded everyone what a precious gift freedom is and the need to love and honor those who serve the country. Speakers included State Rep. Brian Calley who praised the difficult choices made by Abraham Lincoln and Barry County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg who honored the service of veterans from the Civil War to the present. Hastings veteran Harry Adrounie told tales of his service in Japan following World War II as well as his later service. One of the traditions, now in its third year, of the Orangeville Memorial Day observance is the reading of the names of veterans whose graves are in Orangeville cemeteries, from the Civil War to the present. In Middleville, the Memorial Day observance included presentations to U.S. Marine Josh Hoffman and John Loftus. Disabled Iraq veteran Hoffman was the grand marshal of the parade. The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School band took advantage of its opportunity to march and Thornapple Kellogg High School band director Ray Rickert and three high school musicians performed “Eternal Father” during the ceremony at the bridge over the Thornapple River and “Taps.” A flyover and a ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery concluded events. Thornapple Kellogg High School band member Chris Smith plays “Taps” during the ceremony at the bridge. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Harry Adrounie was one of the veterans who spoke during the Orangeville Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 24. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Master of Ceremonies Tom Evans from the Middleville Lions Club thanks Heather Lovell and hands her a certificate of recognition for Josh Hoffman. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Episcopal priest Barbara Wilson, who gave the opening prayer, talks with Master of Ceremonies Boyce Miller before the start of the Orangeville Memorial Day event. 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Available till 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday Midnight Friday and Saturday Featuring • The County Seat BIG DOG • Whiskey BBQ Chicken Flat Bread Pizza Plus more… Outdoor Patio Now Open South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL 269-795-4247 FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS 07522342 �Page 6 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner FORECLOSURES, continued from page 1 and learn what the local United Way can do for them. “It’s a pretty simple process,” she said. “They can actually call on the phone, initially, and we’ll talk with them about where they’re at and what they’ve done so far and then make a determination on what the next step needs to be.” Forbes said that in addition to assisting people with negotiating with mortgage companies to prevent foreclosures, Barry County United Way also is able to assist individuals with their utility, medical and rental bills. To aid people in meeting their dietary needs, the organization also is partnered with the Food Bank of South Central Michigan to offer the Fresh Food Initiative, she said. Forbes explained that the initiative involves weekly distribution of various food items at one of the following areas: Nashville, Middleville, Hastings and Freeport. The initiative requires only that those receiving 77534996 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Day of Pentecost - May 31 Confirmation Sunday 10 a.m. No Sunday School. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Frieda Bell Huver Jack and Bridget DeBruyn Baskets belonging to those seeking assistance prepare to be filled with food at a previous Fresh Food Initiative event. Worship Together… SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Area Obituaries food are in need of it, she said. “It’s not meant to provide a full meal,” she explained. “It’s meant to supplement what they do have.” According to Forbes, Barry County United Way partners with other organizations, including the Department of Human Services, Love Inc, and Community Action, so that her organization can direct those seeking assistance to programs that meet their needs. For more information, call Barry County United Way at 269-945-4010. 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 EPA ozone transport study says Michigan is not to blame U.S. Reps. Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland), Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) and Vern Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) have responded to a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study that determined that West Michigan’s ozone levels are dominated by ozone created in major urban upwind areas such as Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary, Ind. “The EPA study confirms what we have suspected all along, that West Michigan is not the source of its air pollution,” Hoekstra said. “Urban areas on the other side of Lake Michigan will continue to reduce their emissions so that we can enjoy cleaner air but not be punished for a problem that we did not cause.” “The verdict is in, and this study proves what we have said for nearly a decade, that our communities are not responsible for high ozone levels,” added Upton. “Our economy is ailing, and it would have added insult to injury to punish Michigan’s communities and businesses for dirty air blowing across Lake Michigan – I hope the EPA continues to address this problem at the source as our air quality depends on it.” “I am delighted with the results of this study,” said Congressman Ehlers. “We have known for a long time that much of our problems with air quality are from pollution that originates in other areas. The EPA must ensure that emissions management in highpolluting areas takes into account transport of emissions to areas like West Michigan.” The three West Michigan congressmen inserted a provision in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that required the study to determine the source of West Michigan’s ozone levels. The study found that West Michigan is especially prone to ozone transport because of the combination of the massive body of water of Lake Michigan, weather patterns and the concentration of urban areas around the lake. It also found the problem is present in other areas in the eastern United States. The report states: “At shoreline locations, the contribution of ozone-forming emissions from sources in Michigan is negligible.” The study found that analyses of emissions controls implemented in the upwind areas show that all of West Michigan will attain or become closer to attaining the 1997 EPA air quality standard by June 2009. The projections include further emissions reductions in the upwind areas and no additional measures in West Michigan. The EPA will enact a new compliance designation in 2010, which is based upon a more stringent ozone standard established last year. A copy of the study can be found at www.epa.gov/region5/air/airinfo.html. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. ZEPHYRHILLS, FL - Frieda Bell Huver, age 86, of Zephyrhills, Fl passed away May 4, 2009 in Pasco County Medical Center. Frieda was born on May 14, 1922 in Menton, MI the daughter of Sager and Sadie(Scott) Miller and was married to Robert Matteson and Clarence (Pat) Huver both of Hastings. Frieda worked at the Hastings Manufacturing, Hastings Viking Co. and later at a local cleaners. She and Pat spent most of their lives in Hastings and around 1970 they moved to St Petersburg, FL to open a tavern there and later retired there. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and three sisters, Lois Bowman, Tressa Miller, and Iva Reigler and a brother, Gerald. She is survived by a daughter Sharon (Robert) Hayes of Columbia City; four grandsons, Mark (Cindy) Kenyon of St. Louis, MO, Dean (Vicki) Kenyon of Plant City, FL, Jack D. Kenyon II of Viriginia Beach, VA and Curt Kenyon of La Porte, IN; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Junior (Marge) Miller of Hastings, Robert (Sandy) Miller and a sister, Leota Aspinall; (Keith) Wadsworth of Zephhyrhills, FL. Funeral services were held on May 6, 2009 at St Joesph Catholic Church in Zephryhills. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Rose of Lima on Monday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. in Hastings. Linda J. Riva A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Delton Moose Lodge, 8651 S. M-43 Highway, Delton, for Jack and Bridget DeBruyn. Jack passed away on November 8, 2007 and Bridget passed away on April 20, 2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Delton Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. Barbara Jean Leary Barbara Jean Leary, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in her home at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Raymond Harold and Leila Fern (Hayes) Servren who have preceded her in death. Barbara was born on December 20, 1921 in Middleville, where she graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School and continued her education at Argubright Business College. She married Robert W. Leary on September 14, 1941 in Middleville; he also precedes her in death. She is survived by five children, Sharon (Douglas) Baucroft, Marie (Richard) Mason, Bobbie Sue (Rick) Gilman; Steven (Jolynn) Leary and Paul (Becky) Leary; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Culbert. Her son, Robert Ray Leary, preceded her in death. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother, her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her life. A Service of Remembrance was held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings, with Reverend Todd Clark officiating. Please share a memory of Barbara with her family at www.lauerfh.com. Rosemary Ann Sobleskey MIDDLEVILLE - Linda J. Riva, age 61, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Linda J. Riva was born on April 24, 1948 at Battle Creek, daughter of John and Arvella Howell. She was raised in Middleville, and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1966. She was married to Gerald J. Riva on August 6, 1979 at Charlton Park, Hastings. She was employed at Bradford White for more than 23 years. She also worked at Sears, prior to Bradford White. Linda was active and enjoyed her bowling leagues for years. She also enjoyed reading, walking, gardening and crocheting. Linda is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Gerald J. Riva; sons, John Todd (Katie), Jeremy Riva; stepchildren, Cindy (Keith) Middlebush, Melinda (Jeff) King, Jesse (Brenda) Riva; sister, Velma (Curt) Bonney; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded her in death were an infant son, Randy Todd and parents, John and Arvella Howell. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Rev. Scott E. Manning officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 310 N. Main St., Suite 100 Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. LAKE ODESSA - Rosemary Ann Sobleskey (Schild), age 66, of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away at her residence on Friday, May 22, 2009 after a brave battle with lung cancer. She was born September 10, 1942 in Ionia, the daughter of Robert and Geraldine (Wedge) Palmatter. She graduated from Ionia High School in 1960. Rosemary was first married to David G. Ransom which ended in divorce. She was united in marriage November 16, 1964 to James Melvin Schild of 37 years, he preceded her in death. She was married March 13, 2004 to Kenneth Sobleskey. Rosemary lived and worked most of her life in Hastings. She enjoyed her family, cooking, gardening, crafts, and crosswords. Rosemary is survived by her husband, Kenneth Sobleskey of Lake Odessa; her children, Tamera Miller (Wayne) of Nashville, Robin Schild (Mark) of Ewing, Kentucky, James Schild of Hastings, Scott Schild (Laurie) of Lake Odessa, Mary (Tom) Gilbert of Hastings; grandchildren, Selena, Krystal, Kristina, Stacey, Stephanie, Brandon, Matthew, Tiffany, Chelsea, Amber, Sabrina, Katie, Shelby, Sharie, and Joey; great-grandchildren Kaylynn, Ademar, and Jocelyn; brothers, Dennis and Robert Palmatter, a sister, Dana Wiley; several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; brother, Michael Palmatter and sister, Sherrie Daily. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �Social News Benders celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Robert Bender and Carol Cox were married on May 30, 1959 in Pontiac, Michigan. They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Mackinac Island with family and friends during the month of June. Carol taught in the Middleville school system until her retirement in 1994. Bob was a dairy farmer, Navy pilot and Aviation Squadron Commander, and served in the Michigan Legislature for 12 years. Following their retirements, Bob and Carol served two years as Peace Corps volunteers in Russia, and continue to participate in mission trips and work projects in Russia and Central and South America. Their three children are Cheryl Hemond, Julie Cleary and Greg Bender. Marriage Licenses Robin Troy Adams, Hastings and Patricia Marie Grahs, Hastings. Ryan William Bowyer, Middleville and Brittany Lynn Stover, Howard City. Anthony Gordon Ellis Jr., Rock Hill, SC and Carly Rae Abbott, Bellevue. Trenton John Powers, Middleville and Krystin Deanna Johnson, Middleville. Daniel Allen Swift, Nashville and Krista Leone Teasdale, Nashville. Jarred Christopher Thompson, Hastings and Deborah Marie Straley, Hastings. Kurtis Alvan Wells, Jefferson Hills, PA and Kathryn Luise Safie, Hastings. Boomers to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Celebrate with us – Norman and Doris Boomer 60th Anniversary Party! June 7, 2009, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. We will also be celebrating the 80th birthday of Norman Boomer. Hosted by their children Roger and Vicki Hill, J and Lori Olmstead, Steve Boomer and Dave Boomer. Please, no gifts. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 7 MEMORIAL DAY, continued from page 3 resolved to carry out their mission to keep America safe. Many will return home with he pride of having served their country honorably. Others will return to be honored for fighting and falling in the line of duty. “Just as their predecessors in the two world wars, Korea, Vietnam, Beirut, Grenada and the Persian Gulf, the Global War on Terrorism is being won by ordinary American making extraordinary sacrifices. “They are men like Army Sgt. Michael Boatwright, a Texan who loved riding bulls, listening to country music and deer hunting. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America in high school. He joined the Army after high school and found that he loved being a soldier. He had just re-enlisted and had made the decision to make the Army his career when he was killed in Baghdad by an improvised explosive devise. “His mother said of Michael, ‘He took his Army values very seriously — loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.’ “Another extraordinary sacrifice came from Marine Cpl. Travis Braddack-Nall of Portland, Oregon. He played the drums, loved punk rock music and drove his mom crazy with his series of tattoos. In May of 2003, he was scheduled to leave Iraq. He had plans to come home, attend college and learn to fly helicopters. He learned before his departure that more help was needed in his platoon, and he elected to stay three more months. “One of his fellow Marines said of Travis, ‘The platoon wasn’t surprised by his decision. He would always step in and take his spot.’ “Travis was killed two months later in an explosion during a mine-clearing operation near Karbala. “We owe these two young men — and all the other men an women who serve — a huge debt of gratitude and respect. The American Legion has always shown great pride in our nation’s fallen heroes and unending support for those America sends to continue the fight for freedom in many corners of the world. “The Legion’s Preamble states in part, ‘to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars,’ and so today we gather to reflect, remember and give thanks to the many fallen heroes from a truly grateful nation. “The American Legion’s National Commander David Rehbein believes in two short words that state what the Legion is all about. Those two words are ‘pride’ and ‘purpose.’ Pride in the uniform we once wore. Pride that we’ve chosen to continue our service to America, our veterans, troops and communities. Pride in our flag and all that it symbolizes. Pride fuels the sense of purpose. “The devoted war-weary veterans who came home 90 years ago realized they still needed to stand by their fellow comrades. This was their sense of purpose. The purpose then is still relevant today and will continue in the generations to come. “Those who serve now and have served in the Armed Forces are no less committed to protect our nation than were the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Their final words state, ‘for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our scared honor.’ Today our armed forces maintain this same commitment and honor that was declared over two centuries ago when America first fought for her freedom. “So today, on this most sacred day, we pause to reflect on what has been given and sacrificed. Let is never forget. God bless you all, and God bless America.” Samuel James, Grace Nickels, Josephine Nickels, Robin Kramer and Elaina James listen attentively to the keynote address at Riverside Cemetery. Members of cub scout pack 3175 and boyscout troop 175 carry wreaths to place at the base of monuments during Memorial Day observance Newborn Babies GIRL, Dana Morgan Gonzales, Boran on April 17, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. to Derek and Kari (Cullen) Gonzales, formerly from Hastings, now residing in Milan. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Dolan. Grandparents are Lindsey and Don Hess, Barney Psalmonds, and Judy and Paul Gonzales. BOY, Connor Gracin, born at Pennock Hospital on May 3, 2009 at 4:47 a.m. to Amanda Pasch and Andrew Thomason of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Sophia Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 4, 2009 at 8:20 p.m. to Tonya Kelley and Jason Gaiski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Teegan Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 2009 at 10:08 a.m. to Danielle Cobb and Nathan Mesecar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches out. GIRL, Kiley Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2009 at 6:31 a.m. to Brian and Corey Wilcox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kaiden Miles, born at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. to Jennifer Palmatier and Jason Goggins of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ross Everett Parker, born at Pennock Hospital on May 9, 2009 at 6:25 a.m. to Annie and Joshua Bundy of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Lillianne Kay, born at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2009 at 10:49 a.m. to Jesica Slagel and Andy Hall of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brandon Xavier, born at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. to Kayla Durham and Brandon Wilkins of Woodland/Detroit. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, William Paul, born at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. to Joe and Beth Norton of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Serenity Mary Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on May 13, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. to Malinda Jackson and Charles Reynolds of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Tianna Rae-Ellen, born at Pennock Hospital on May 14, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. to Amanda Philo of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Riley David, born at Pennock Hospital on May 15, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. to Stephanie Stearns and Kenny Taylor of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kayden Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 2009 at 4:37 a.m. to Kristina Harvey and Dustin Jaworowski of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Caroline Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on May 16, 2009 at 1:30 a.m. to Nicole and Thomas Brown of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Levi Marks, born at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. to Dan and Ginger Merlau of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Juan Gabriel, born at Pennock Hospital on May 16, 2009 at 7:32 p.m. to Amber and Juan Salas of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. American Legion Post 45 member Jim Atkinson introduces keynote speaker Barry Wood. CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE • COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning June 1, 2009. We again request that residents limit the debris to only bio-degradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, and small limbs and brush. Residents should limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris is acceptable and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Material may be placed for collection anytime after May 29, 2009. The yard debris pickup generally takes between 3 and 4 days to complete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1st Ward. After completion of the 1st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south of the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out prior to the June 1st start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. 77535072 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 8 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Members and clergy of West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church will meet in annual conference at Calvin College June 3 to 7. The sessions will include memorial for deceased clergy, spouses and children; retirement recognition, ordination besides voting on crucial matters, reports of the various mission agencies, worship services, communion, and greetings which amount to “old home week” – a combination of family gathering with long-lost cousins, revival of one’s spirits and use of a new facility on the campus. A traveling museum on German prisoners of war was at the local library Tuesday morning. It is to be at several mid-Michigan libraries and museums now and in coming weeks. It includes educational displays, a film, and books for sale. A map is mounted on the exterior showing many of the camp sites where prisoners were housed while they did agricultural work in 1945 and 46, including in Lake Odessa. The summer reading program starts soon at the local library with prizes and other rewards for reading many books. The program has three age groups. Thomas Henry was baptized at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday. His parents are Kyle Henry and Jennifer Henry. Family members who came to share in the event were grandparents Tom and Becky Livermore, Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler of Holland, Aunt Angela (Henry) with her husband and three children from Chicago. The veterans’ salute at the Freight House Friday evening was a standing-room only event. Because of the wealth of nominations, it was decided to honor more than one each year. Five were chosen to represent five eras in our nation’s history. From World War I, the late Ralph Lambert was selected. Notable in his army career was the collision in the North Atlantic of two troop ships. Many were lost in the other vessel. He also had service on land once he arrived safely. From World War II, the name of Wendell “Bud” Scheidt was chosen. Many Scheidt family members and friends were on hand. Lyle Faulkner was selected from the post-war group. He was sworn in the day before the Japanese surrendered. His nomination was submitted by daughter Terri Slade. Jimmy Reese was selected from the Vietnam era. Nyle Yates from the Gulf War was selected. The program included the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and a tribute, along with the story of each with each family in turn being front and center. The two rooms were filled with exhibits, some from every war in this country’s history. The nominees each had displays. Several uniforms were on exhibit. Refreshments were served to the crowd. The Depot Complex was open all weekend with visitors coming on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Monday attendance was more than 40. For many, it was a return trip because they did not have time or space to read the printed material in the exhibits on Friday evening. The Memorial Day observance was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, with selections by the Lakewood band, under the direction of Jane Detweiler, an address by Rev. Bruce Barker of Faith Bible Church and VFW ritual. “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77534987 77534984 Satisfaction Guaranteed! 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Now I am not so sure about Jack. After a recent exchange of e-mails, I believe he has feelings for me and Tom confirms it. Apparently, these feelings are not new. I care about Tom and Jack very much. I love them, but in a platonic way. I tried to tell Jack that I value our friendship, but am already with someone I love and that isn’t going to change. He doesn’t seem to understand and continues to say things like, “I don’t care what my wife thinks. I am going to be with you no matter what.” Annie, I don’t know what to do. I don’t want Jack’s wife to hate me, nor do I want the title of “homewrecker.” But I also don’t want the friendship to end. I know things cannot continue like this. How can I get Jack to understand without losing everything? — Only Sisterly Love Here Dear Sisterly: Not all friendships can survive when one person has an unrequited crush on the other. Until now, Jack has kept his feelings under wraps, but his current determination to be with you makes the friendship untenable. Call Jack and tell him you are sorry, but you have no interest in being with him, and suggest he and his wife get counseling. Then back away and do not respond to any additional romantic overtures. ‘Step’ titles can vary by family Dear Annie: My fiancé and I have a 4year-old daughter. Last week, she asked to visit her grandmother. It was unclear if she meant my mother or my fiancé’s, so we asked. I also asked if she meant her “third grandmother,” my stepmother. (She never figured out which one she meant.) Later, my fiancé asked where I came up with the idea that our daughter has three grandmothers. He says since my stepmother is not my real mother, she also is not our daughter’s grandmother and should not be referred to as such. He wanted to be sure I wouldn’t let our child refer to his stepfather as “grandfather.” They don’t get along. I was taught that a stepparent is referred to as a grandparent. Who is right? Can my stepsiblings be called “aunt and uncle”? Can their children be “cousins”? — Reader in Pennsylvania Dear Reader: It is perfectly okay to refer to stepparents as grandparents and other step-relations as aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. But when someone dislikes a stepparent, it can grate. Since this bothers your fiancé, you might give them specific titles (i.e., “Nonny Grace”) and always refer to them by name instead of relationship. Confused girlfriend wants to run Dear Annie: I am a confused and stressed-out 28-year-old pregnant woman. I have been with my boyfriend for almost a year. Although we have an awesome relationship, since my pregnancy, he hasn’t told me he loves me or even insinuated that he does. “Ryan” has a 7-year-old daughter with another woman, and their relationship isn’t very good. A month ago, he called her house to talk to his kid and his ex answered and made a comment that she “will always love him.” I have two children from a previous relationship and understand her feelings, but what bothered me is that after that conversation, Ryan acted nervous. It really bugged me. I worry that Ryan still loves her. I don’t know if I should stay. Would it be better for me to walk out, hoping it will help him decide how he truly feels? I don’t want to add stress to my pregnancy, but it’s hard to keep the thoughts away. — Confused and Pregnant in Michigan Dear Michigan: We think Ryan is afraid of the responsibility of babies and that’s why he has trouble staying with women who have them. Your pregnancy makes him feel trapped, and the seductive enticements of his ex, with a 7-year-old, seem to offer an easier path. You can’t force Ryan to love you, but walking out lets him off the hook. Tell him you’ve noticed he seems less invested in the relationship, and that although you understand he is a bit skittish, you expect him to live up to his responsibilities as a father. That includes financial support and regular contact with his child, whether he lives with you or not. Mom doesn’t want to meet daughter’s beau Dear Annie: My 21-year-old daughter, “Tess,” recently moved to another state to live with her boyfriend. We think he is around 50. My birthday dinner is coming up, and Tess called to say she was bringing her beau so he could meet us for the first time. Annie, I don’t want to meet him at what is supposed to be a nice, relaxing birthday dinner. I called and asked Tess if they could come on a different weekend instead. She called her other siblings, crying, claiming I was being unfair, that I was alienating her boyfriend and that if she couldn’t bring him, she wouldn’t be at the dinner, either. I realize I don’t have to like the partners my children choose. Tess knows how we feel about the age difference, but she won’t discuss it. Am I wrong? — Frustrated Mom Dear Frustrated: This isn’t a right or wrong issue. Of course you are entitled to have the birthday dinner you want without having to deal with Tess’ new boyfriend. But this is the man she is living with, and you risk losing her if you refuse to be more flexible. When children select inappropriate partners, it is often out of rebellion. Don’t make yourself the enemy, forcing Tess to stand by her man. Instead, welcome him and remove that incentive. It also wouldn’t hurt to get to know the person Tess loves so much, and that should be sooner rather than later. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. AARP driver safety classes offered The Barry County Commission on Aging is hosting the AARP Drivers’ Safety Program from 12 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 in Hastings. Developed by AARP, the course is an excellent refresher for senior drivers, and will cover: Characteristics of drivers aged 50 and over, effects of fatigue, medication and alcohol on driving performance, defensive driving techniques and quick decision making skills, new traffic laws, adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; planning travel time and select route for safety and efficiency and deciding when to stop driving. Participants are required to attend both segments of the course in order to receive the program certificate. There are no tests involved; the class is simply an information session, providing assistance to senior drivers. Those interested in the program should check with their insurance agents because some companies will reduce premiums for individuals who participate in this course. Reservations and payment must be made in advance by calling the COA at (269) 948-4856. The cost of the program is $12 per person for members and $14 for non-members for the two-day class, and the COA will be paying $5 towards the cost of Barry County senior citizens 60 years of age and older. Additional information may be obtained by calling 1-888227-7669 or logging on to www.aarp.org/drive. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Early pioneer tells of trip west (part VI) Smart financial moves for “empty nesters” This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After leaving the Missouri River, the size and varieties of timber constantly diminished. As we left civilization behind and penetrated the vast plains, forest were nowhere to be seen. The few scattering trees, mostly small cottonwood, which grew close to the banks of the larger rivers, continually became smaller and smaller as we advanced westward and finally disappeared altogether leaving only the small willows to mark the water courses. Nearly all of the plains country can be said to be without timber of any kind. Scientific men disagree as to the reason for this lack of timber. Some of them think that the prevailing high winds that blow unobstructed across the prairies prevent the growth of timber as well as of tall grass. The facts show that grasses grow much taller on the prairies of Iowa and Minnesota, than they do in Utah, Nebraska and Nevada. The lands on the prairies will produce grass high enough to conceal a man on horseback, while the plains are covered with a mass of buffalo grass scarcely three inches high. Another theory is that the plains were once covered with a heavy growth of timber which by various causes was destroyed, and that since this destruction, timber had been prevented from growing by the annual fires which the Indians set each fall to burn the dead grass and hasten the fresh growth the following spring. As tending to prove this last theory, many trunks of large trees have been found in a petrified condition on the uplands of Colorado, Utah and Nevada, far from any streams of water. One of the most remarkable and deceiving phenomena to be met with on the plains is a mirage. It is a wonderful distortion of nature; yet it looks so real that the most experienced eye is often deceived by it. The first mirage noticed by our party was while in camp on the Platte River. We saw what we supposed to be a large party of Indians coming directly towards our camp and as they appeared to be moving rapidly we hastily prepared to defend ourselves. It proved however to be only a small herd of elk. Their number was greatly multiplied by the mirage, and their horns and peculiar motion led us to believe that it was a war party on horseback. It was a common thing for us to look in some direction in the early morning or late afternoon and see what appeared to be a large fleet of vessels under full sail on a great lake, which would turn out to be only a train of white covered wagons. Many an emigrant train, while looking for water, has gone miles out of its course to reach an inviting body of water which the mirage placed in sight, seemingly only a short distance away, beckoning and alluring them, constantly deceiving them with the belief that they would soon reach the greatly longed-for goal. Throughout this whole country travellers will occasionally run onto the graves of persons who have been led astray by the delusion until they have perished. In locating a route across the plains, water was one of the most important things to take into consideration. Sometimes it would be necessary for us to make what was called a “dry camp,” where there was no water. Then we would carry water in cans for ourselves, while the animals would have to depend upon what moisture they received from the dew while grazing at night. “Uncle Billy” had narrated all the hunting stories that had been told on this trip so far. It was evident to us all that he was running short on his hunting reminiscences, since he had repeated some of his best ones. But that night after crossing the Platte River and seeing the countless buffalo, he told us a deer story that was new to us all and that I am quite sure was strictly true, as years later I talked with men who shared the venison which he killed on the occasion. His story was as follows: Deep snow had fallen that winter and deer were plenty near his cabin. There came a warm spell that melted the snow slightly, and this was followed by a cold snap which froze the wet snow sufficiently to bear up a man on the crust while a deer would break through. A short distance from his home Uncle Billy struck a herd of 13 deer one morning. He shot and killed three of them before they got out of sight. He followed the rest of the herd and in less than two hours had killed them all, none of them being over one-half mile from his house. He killed some of them with his hatchet as it was impossible for them to get away, since they broke through the sharp crust of the snow. One of the largest deer came near killing Uncle Billy by striking him with his forefeet and breaking two of his ribs. His son, Paul, who was then 14 years old, heard the firing and took his gun to aid his father. He passed several dead deer before reaching his father whom he found so badly injured that he could not walk. Paul hurried back home and told his mother and together they brought him home on a large hand-sled after which they went for the neighbors and a doctor. It was a close shave for Uncle Billy for he was under the doctor’s care for three months before he could do any hunting. Tips sought in recent suspected arson fires State tip line offers cash rewards by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton encourages area residents who may have information about a series of arson fires over the past several years in the Middleville area to call the state’s Arson Tip Line. Recent arson fires have included Bob’s Small Engine Repair on M-37 Highway and a fire on Crane Road. Middleton said TTES believes that several recent brush fires also may be acts of arson. In 2006, a fire at the Thornapple Kellogg Schools bus garage was intentionally started. All these incidents remain unsolved at this time. Middleton said he knows that arsonists are often seeking notoriety. “We hope that anyone who knows anything will contact the tip line,” he said. The Michigan Arson Reward Program receives the majority of its tips through the Arson Tip Line. The tip line is sponsored by the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee and is funded by the Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association. A toll free number (800-44-ARSON or 800-442-7766) receives tips which are forwarded to the appropriate police or fire agency for follow-up. The tipster may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 if an arrest or conviction results. 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If you have more disposable income available now, try to pay off your high-rate credit cards. By freeing up this money, you can save and invest more. • Evaluate your insurance needs. When you purchased your life insurance, you may have factored in enough coverage to pay off your mortgage, send your kids to college and provide some retirement funds for your spouse. But if your kids are through school, your mortgage is nearly paid off and your spouse has accumulated some money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you may not need the same amount of life and disability coverage. Any money you can save on insurance can be used to help fund your IRA, 401(k) or other investments. As an empty nester, you will miss your children, but you’ll also find that you have greater freedom to pursue your hobbies or other interests. And by taking the steps described above, you can help yourself move closer to reaching your financial objectives as well. 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J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 07521503 • • • • It’s graduation time at colleges across the country. If you have children graduating from college, you’re probably excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for them. But once your last child leaves home, and you become an “empty nester,” you also may find some good opportunities for yourself — opportunities to improve your financial situation. In fact, your empty nester status may help you make progress toward what are likely some key financial goals at this stage of your life: Getting rid of debt and accelerating your savings for retirement. What steps should you consider? For starters, you could downsize your home by moving into a smaller, less expensive one. If you make a profit on the sale of your home, you could use it to invest for retirement and clear up debts. Of course, you may be emotionally attached to your home and neighborhood, but downsizing may be a good financial option to consider at some point. Here are a few other suggestions for taking advantage of your empty nest: • “Max out” on your retirement plans. If you now have money no longer needed for your children’s college education, use these funds to help save for retirement. Try to fully fund your traditional or Roth IRA, and put as much as you can possibly afford into your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you still have money available after “maxing out” on these accounts, look for other retirement savings vehicles. • Increase your investments for other goals. Up until now, part of your investment strate- �Page 10 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton school board recalls two teachers, lays off one by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the May 18 Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting, members of the board voted unanimously to continue to employ Delton Kellogg teachers Mike Marcinek and Amy ButchBaker through the 2009-10 school year. Marcinek and ButchBaker were previously scheduled to join 16 other teachers from the school system in being laid off at the conclusion of the current school year. While the board recalled Marcinek and ButchBaker from layoff status, the board voted unanimously at the last meeting to lay off Delton Kellogg seventh grade teacher Heidi Tyner at the end of the district’s current school year. During the meeting, the board heard several presentations, including one by Jeff Jennette, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD). Jennette delivered a presentation on the BISD’s 2009- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEACH LAKE SEWER DISTRICT TO: The residents and property owners of the parcels below and all other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board has scheduled a public hearing in order to expand the Leach Lake Sewer Special Assessment District for properties in and around Leach Lake within the Township for purposes of engineering costs and construction costs for a proposed sewer system. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforesaid special assessment districts created on March 10, 2009 contains the following properties: “a” 08-06-005-001-00 08-06-005-019-00 08-06-005-020-00 McKinney Blok Sandbrook “b” 08-06-005-031-00 08-06-005-034-00 08-06-005-055-00 08-06-005-043-00 08-06-005-048-00 Banash Jasperse Girrbach Holzmuller Boylon & Rewa “c” 08-06-005-053-00 08-06-005-042-00 Wilcox Welton “d” 08-06-005-050-00 08-06-005-047-00 Pratt Emery “e” 08-06-006-032-00 Waste Management and is proposed to be expanded by the following properties: “f” 08-06-005-003-00 RPJ Properties 08-06-005-004-00 Haywood 08-06-005-025-00 Snider 08-06-005-028-00 Harrington 08-06-005-038-00 Segar 08-06-005-049-00 Brewer 08-06-005-051-00 Biek 08-06-005-056-40 Kesler 08-06-005-045-00 Furrow 08-06-005-018-00 Chase 08-06-005-023-00 VanZandt 08-06-005-029-00 Ellsworth 08-06-005-022-00 Lee 10 budget, saying that, despite the recent downturn of the economy, the organization will continue to help fund local school districts, including Delton Kellogg. “... With our general fund, we’re going to reduce our fund balance by over $110,000 this year, doing things that we believe in,” he said. “... During tough times for (local school districts), I know the (BISD) board doesn’t believe we should be sitting on a fund balance. We’ve got to do what we can to help you out.” Delton Kellogg’s food service director, Alan Walker, gave a presentation on a summer food service program that is scheduled for the following dates: June 15 to 26, July 20 to 31 and August 10 to 21. Walker said that the program will allow students 18 and younger to enjoy free breakfasts from 8 to 9 a.m. and free lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School cafeteria. Adults will be charged $1.75 for breakfasts and $3 for lunches, he said. Walker added that non-residents are invited to participate in the program. According to Walker, the program will be funded entirely with federal capital. “... There’s no money coming out of our budget to pay for this,” he explained. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cindy Vujea addressed the board, discussing highlights of the district’s current school year. Vujea thanked teachers Valerie Heethuis, Brian Makowski and Elisha Hutton for their efforts in putting on the Delton Kellogg Art Show; Deb Butterfield and Julie Osgood for coordinating the district’s Battle of the Books; and Aaron Tabor for his involvement in the district’s spring vocal music concert. Delton Kellogg’s fourth grade teachers also were thanked by Vujea for their efforts in the school’s Mackinac trip. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing on the foregoing improvements, estimated costs and the special assessment districts within which such costs are to be collected, will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, within the Township on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, commencing at 7:00 pm. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates, or special assessment districts that may be raised at such hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the plans, estimates of costs or special assessment district at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the project, it will cause a special assessment district roll to be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof and another hearing will be held preceded by notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed and by publication in the Hastings Banner, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hastings Charter Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need of the same. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, in person or by representative, and to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township - Jim Brown, Supervisor 885 River Road, Hastings, MI 49058 - 269-945-9690/888-240-2638 77535040 During the Hastings City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Hastings Mayor Bob May presented Arwin Depue with a proclamation in recognizing his efforts in helping to rescue four children from a house fire in April. Depue “put his own safety aside to help during a house fire ... started climbing an antenna pole on the side of the house to reach the upstairs bedrooms and was instrumental in helping pull four children from the burning house,” May said as he read from a proclamation recognizing . “... Arwin is a valuable member of the community and helped save the lives of four children. I am proud and honored to present Arwin Depue with the award in recognition of his outstanding actions ...” When fire broke out in a duplex next to his home on the 700 block of South Jefferson Street in Hastings shortly before midnight April 16, Depue climbed a television antennae to try and reach the upstairs bedroom. However, when he heard Melissa Cunningham yelling for help from the window of a downstairs utility room, he jumped Hastings Mayor Bob May (left) reads a proclamation recognizing Arwin Depue for his efforts in saving four children from a house fire. Arwin (second from left) is joined by his wife Jeri Depue and their children, Constance and Arwin Jr. BARRY TOWNSHIP AND PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the BARRY TOWNSHIP UPPER CROOKED LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-1 has been filed in the office of the Barry Township Clerk for public examination and that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP UPPER CROOKED LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-1 has been filed in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk for public examination. These assessment rolls have been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment districts as is more particularly shown on plans on file with each Township Clerk at the addresses set forth at the bottom of this Notice. The total cost of the weed control project is $332,765.00 ($135,507.40 of which is to be raised by special assessment in Barry Township and $197,257.60 of which is to be raised by special assessment in Prairieville Township). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of each Township has reported to his respective Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said respective District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said respective District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit of all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Barry Township Board and the Prairieville Township Board will hold a joint meeting at approved the BISD budget. The board voted to begin negotiating with the Delton Kellogg Education Association in regards to 2009-10 contracts with the district’s teachers. Ray Davis, of Thrun Law Firm, was named by the board as its lead negotiator. The school system’s 2008-09 contract with teachers approved by the board April 20 expires June 30. Delton Kellogg student Chana Gehrman’s request to graduate early was granted by the board. District food service worker Janie Tolles’ request for a medical leave of absence also was granted by the board. Members of the board voted to hire Hank DeGraaff as a driver education instructor for the district. They also voted to hire Anthony Newton as a bus driver for the remainder of the current school year. Vujea read aloud “Nice Job” notes which thanked the following individuals: Mary Guthrie, Cindy Iles, Amy ButchBaker, Rob Groesbeck, Monique Reed, Cheryl Mosebach and Cindy Ross. Marsha Bassett, secretary of the school board, read aloud several communications, including one from Vic Michaels, president of the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, recognizing Ben Farkas for working for five years as the district’s athletic director. Bassett also read aloud a letter from Bill Bourdo, which announced his retirement as a custodian for the district. The portion of the meeting open to the public ended with the board entering into a closed session. According to the minutes of the meeting, the board voted unanimously during the closed session to approve a parent’s request to have her child leave the district and attend Pennfield High School as a ninth grade student. Hastings man recognized for life-saving acts PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to make the foregoing improvements and to create the afore-described special assessment districts for the collection of the costs thereof and has tentatively found the foregoing to be reasonable and proper. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Vujea said that the area community has been very charitable to Delton Kellogg in a variety of ways. “This year in particular, I have been very moved by the generosity of our Delton community in (the support) of our school district,” she explained. According to Vujea, the school system has received aid from a number of area businesses and organizations, including the Delton Area Business Association, Delton Area Rotary Club, Delton District Library, and Grove Street Cafe. In addition to anonymous donors, the district also has received assistance from individuals, including Gene and Lisa Simon and Joseph Roth, she said. The superintendent spoke of future plans for the district, saying that during the summer, the district will offer online learning opportunities for alternative and high school students. During the upcoming school year, five Delton Kellogg students — the most ever at any one time — will be enrolled at the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center, she said. Vujea added that Delton Kellogg will continue to offer dual-enrollment opportunities during the 2009-10 school year. In other business, the board approved a resolution to allow students from neighboring districts to enroll at Delton Kellogg from June 8 to Sept. 11 and during the last two weeks of the first trimester that fall within the district’s 2009-10 school year. The board designated its president, Sandra Barker, as a representative of Delton Kellogg who will cast a vote for Tim McMahon in the BISD Board of Education’s upcoming June 1 elections. Andrew Stoneburner, treasurer of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, was elected as Barker’s alternate. In a vote also pertaining to the BISD, members of the board the LGI Auditorium at the Delton Kellogg High School at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan on June 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the aforementioned special assessment rolls and hearing any objections thereto. The roll for each Township may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk of that Township during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to an assessment roll shall file his or her objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk of the Township in which that person’s subject property is located before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board of that Township may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearings the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Barry and Prairieville Townships will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk or Barry Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77534841 to the ground and took the children from her arms as she handed them out to him. In the end Melissa Cunningham, 27, and her three children Devin Moore, 11, Jaedyn Sinclair, 7, and Travin Sinclair, 4, and her fiancé Thad Fisher’s children Beretta Fisher, 15, and Anthony Fisher, 9, were able to escape. Jaedyn and Devin were airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, while Melissa and the other children were treated and released from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arwin Depue, a custodian for Hastings Area Schools, said he was overwhelmed by the recognition. “This is really cool,” he said after being presented with the proclamation. “But, I’m thankful that everyone was able to get out of the fire — that was huge.” Depue said he also was thankful that both of the boys, Devin and Jaedyn, were recovering well. “If it wasn’t for his quick response, the outcome could have been much worse than it was; I think Chief would agree (Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris,” said Councilman David McIntyre. “Arwin is a fine neighbor and an asset to the community. He is what the fabric of our community is made of.” State to get $2.6 million to help combat invasive species U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (DMI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) have announced that Michigan will receive $2,692,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will help protect against and control the spread of the invasive species. “Protecting Michigan’s forests from invasive species is a moral and economic imperative,” said Stabenow. “I am proud that this funding will protect our state’s natural wonders, while creating jobs here at home.” “Invasive species pose a significant threat to the environment in Michigan and in particular to numerous native species that have been unable to adapt to their presence,” said Levin. “This federal economic recovery funding will help in Michigan’s important efforts to eradicate these pests, and I am hopeful it will help create and preserve jobs at the same time.” This ARRA funding is designated for the Wildland Fire Management program. These allocations are part of a total $38 million distribution to 14 states to fund 19 projects. For more information, visit www.usda.gov. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 11 Jim Atkinson awarded Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Dr. Jim Atkinson, a retired Hastings physician, was not at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro Wednesday afternoon to receive the Book of Golden Deeds Award bestowed upon him by the Hastings Exchange Club. The reason Atkinson wasn’t there is an example of why he was chosen as this year’s honoree. “Unfortunately, Jim is unable to be here today. As characteristic of him, he is visiting an ill friend who lives on the other side of the state,” said Hastings Exchange Club President Nancy Bradley. “The Book of Golden Deed Award is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hastings. It is an award to honor an unsung hero in our community. This year’s recipient, Dr. Jim Atkinson, exemplifies the characteristics of such a person. “Dr. Atkinson is a dear and treasured friend to many in the community. This statement was repeated several times as members of the community expressed their gratitude to him for providing transportation to medical treatment or surgeries, providing a listening ear, or even doing some grocery shopping,” she concluded. Bradley said there were many letters nominating Atkinson for this year’s award. Bradley read a letter from Jeff Mansfield who wrote, “Dr. Atkinson continues to serve as a treasured confidant and medical counselor for many ... even though he has ‘officially’ retired from the medical profession. Dr. Atkinson does so completely free of charge and simply as a measure of good will. “Dr. Atkinson is also a tremendous advocate for the Hastings community. Dr. Atkinson has been involved in many community projects such as the construction of the new Hastings Public Library and the new Hastings community center at the high school. It is my understanding that Dr. Atkinson served for many years as the sports physician for the Hastings Area School System. “Dr. Atkinson is a huge fan of the Hastings area and its residents. Dr. Atkinson attends many, many school and community functions. Dr. Atkinson is an active member of the local American Legion Post,” wrote Mansfield. Another person wrote that Atkinson always conducted himself, ‘with dignity and professionalism.” Mary Atkinson accepted the award of behalf of her husband introduced one of their daughters, Paula Kahkonen. Mary things for the little people,’ and I remembered what my mother, Lucille Atkinson, always said about looking out for the little people and sharing the gifts that you have been given. “I have worked on that principle all my life,” he added. “I get more out of it than I ever give. When you help others, it is very rewarding and that is how you should con- Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Valerie Byrnes speaks at the Mayor Exchange Luncheon. Hastings Exchange Club secretary Margie Haas introduces the guest speakers. duct your life. “I am humbled by this award,” he concluded. “I know some of the people who have received this s award before and I don’t think I deserve it as much as they do — I just get a kick out of doing the things that I do.” Wednesday afternoon Master of Ceremonies Dr. Tom Hoffman said, “I’d just like to add my thoughts, too. When I first came to town and was on staff at the hospital, he was one of those people you just looked up too. He was a a real quality person and a real quality physician. It doesn’t surprise me that he’s not here. He’s out doing what he has to do. So, congratulations to Dr. Atkinson. Hoffman turned the microphone over to Exchange Club Secretary Margie Haas who introduced Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Valerie Byrnes, Barry County YMCA Executive Director Tom Wilt, and City of Hastings Community Development Director John Hart. The trio took turns talking about regional economic development to the luncheon crowd composed of members of the Hastings Exchange Club, Rotary, Kiwanis and officials from the City of Hastings and Charlotte. “When asked to speak, I thought, ‘what can I talk about that I wouldn’t have already bored Charlotte with for the last two and half, three hours?’” recalled Hart. “Something I’m really proud of in this community is the regional cooperation between this community, the surrounding communities and the agencies that support all of them countywide.” Charlotte Mayor Deb Shaunessey said that Hastings and Charlotte had much in common and that she and her staff were very impressed with what they had seen in Hastings while touring it as part of Mayor Exchange Day. A few weeks earlier, Hastings City officials spent the day in Charlotte. Jim Atkinson was this year’s Book of Golden Deeds winner Dr. Tom Hoffman serves as the master of ceremonies for the Exchange Club’s annual Mayor Exchange luncheon. Hastings Community Development Director John Hart was the first speaker to take to the podium during the Mayor Exchange Luncheon to speak about regional economic development. Tom Wilt, executive director of Barry County YMCA, speaks about how his organization partners with the City of Hastings and the county to provide programs for area youths. Charlotte Mayor Deb Shaunnessey and Honorary Mayor for the Day Christina Piper say “thank you” to members of the community and officials from the City of Hastings for welcoming and hosting them on Mayor Exchange Day. Dr. Jim Atkinson is the recipient of this year’s Hastings Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds award. Garden Center g Ewin & Landscaping Great Selection of...Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables. 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It’s an example of the kinds of things he does,” she said. “He’s often spoken that when he was a kid his mom always admonished him as he left for school by saying to him, ‘Jim, you’ve been given many gifts. You need to share those and take care of the little guy because there are people that aren’t as fortunate as you and don’t have the gifts that our family and you have.’ “He just kind of grew up that way,” continued Mary, “we’ve been married almost 50 years. We’ve been together 53 years and in all that time, I can honestly say that he has always been who he is today. He wanted to especially thank everyone. He also wanted to tell everyone that if you are not involved with a volunteer organization or doing things for people, you are probably denying yourself pleasure and joy in doing these things — probably more than the person you do them for.” On behalf of her husband, Mary concluded by thanking everyone who had nominated him for the award and once again offering his apologies for not being able to attend. In an interview Friday morning, Atkinson said he knew of the award because his friend Bob May, had received it last year. “Bob is very deserving. When I heard they were giving it to me this year, I thought, ‘Oh, goodness, I can think of at least five people who do as much, if not surely more than I do, for the community,’” said Atkinson. “But Agnes Adrounie told me, ‘This award is for someone who does �Page 12 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy Lynn, an unmarried woman, to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded March 29, 2002 in Instrument Number 1077380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($89,834.15) including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2 of James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 5. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 07534794 File No. 280.8310 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rollingview Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137353. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 690.83 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities, for the point of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds West 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 295.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds East 443.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds West 295.00 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement over the South 66 feet of the West 985.83 feet of the South 443 feet of the North 905 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Southeast 1/4, of said Section. The property is commonly known as 3402 Rollingview Lane, Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535048 (616) 632-8000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford E. Fox and Marcia Fox, husband and wife, to New rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limitCentury Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated ed solely to the return of the bid amount tenMay 8, 2003 and recorded May 14, 2003 in dered at sale, plus interest. Instrument Number 1104315, Barry County MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee relating Vruggink, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to to the Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 19, 2006 in to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five instrument 1164816, and assigned by said Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 10/100 Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Dollars ($55,829.10) including interest at 7% per Company, as Trustee for, Argent Securities Inc. annum. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series Under the power of sale contained in said mort- 2006-M1, under the pooling and servicing agreegage and the statute in such case made and pro- ment dated June 1, 2006 as assignee as docuvided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred FortySeven And 48/100 Dollars ($124,747.48), including Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of interest at 8.99% per annum. Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prodescribed as: Lot 4 and the South one-half of Lot 3 of Block 6 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, of A.W. Phillips Second Addition to the Village of or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Nashville, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 6, Barry County Records. 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. The redemption period shall be 6 months from Said premises are situated in Township of the date of such sale, unless determined aban- Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in described as: Lot 51, Valley Park Shores No. 1, which case the redemption period shall be 30 days according to the recorded plat thereof, in Liber 4 of from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Plats on Page 38. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In The redemption period shall be 6 months from that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely the date of such sale, unless determined abanto the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in plus interest. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 Dated: May 7, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. For more information, please call: Attorneys for Servicer FC G 248.593.1310 P.O. Box 5041 Trott & Trott, P.C. Troy, MI 48007-5041 Attorneys For Servicer 248-502-1400 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 77535028 File No. 213.2761 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534602 File #262256F01 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTGrand Rapids, Michigan 49503 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attemptTHE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ing to collect a debt and any information MILITARY DUTY. obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in gage made by R.L. Bateman Land Trust, mort- the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle L. gagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Bivens and Gordon W. Bivens, husband and wife, Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 as nominee for lender and lender's successors East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006 dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of and recorded November 6, 2006 in Instrument the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Number 1172408, Barry County Records, Michigan. November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137354. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by Because of said default, the mortgagee has assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 36/100 Dollars mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to ($119,990.36) including interest at 9.8% per be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter annum. and expenses on said mortgage the sum of Under the power of sale contained in said mort$867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has gage and the statute in such case made and probeen instituted to recover the debt secured by said vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, in such case made and provided, and to pay said Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ- Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: ing attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and The South 5 rods of Lots 22 and 23 and the West insurance premiums paid by the undersigned 1 and 1/3 rods of the South 3 rods of Lot 21, in the before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the recorded plat thereof, Hastings Township, Barry highest bidder at the East door of the County County, Michigan except the North 10 feet of the Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, South 5 rods of Lot 22, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit- Except: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, thence uated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, South 115 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, Michigan, and are described as follows: thence South 1 foot; thence East 27 feet, 3 inches, Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 thence North 1 foot; thence West 27 feet, 3 inches, North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing to the place of beginning. Also: subject to an easeat the South 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence ment appurtent thereto and to Lot 23 of the City, forEast 38 feet; thence North 25 degrees 48 minutes merly Village of Hastings, except the South 5 rods, East 587.21 feet; thence South 62 degrees 49 minand also except the North 2 rods, said easement utes East 111 feet along the Southwesterly right-ofbeing for purposes of ingress and egress and way line of the railroad for point of beginning; garage upkeep, repair and maintenance and being thence North 20 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds over property being described as: commencing at East 450.84 feet; thence South 58 degrees 51 minthe Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly utes East 300 feet; thence South 11 degrees 54 village of Hastings, thence South 116 feet, 6 inches minutes West 443 feet to the Southwesterly railroad for a place of beginning, thence South 4 feet; right-of-way; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes thence East 30 feet, thence North 4 feet, thence East 49.20 feet; thence South 288.15 feet to the West 30 feet to the place of beginning. South line of Section 11; thence West 308.3 feet; The redemption period shall be 6 months from thence North 05 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds the date of such sale, unless determined abanEast 428.84 feet; thence North 62 degrees 49 min- doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in utes West to point of beginning. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days The property is commonly known as 2372 Heath from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURRoad, Hastings, Michigan 49058. CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind Notice is further given that the length of the the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are redemption period will be one (1) year from the date limited solely to the return of the bid amount tenof sale, unless determined abandoned in accor- dered at sale, plus interest. dance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the Dated: May 21, 2009 redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of Orlans Associates, P.C. sale. Attorneys for Servicer Dated: May 22, 2009 P.O. Box 5041 United Bank of Michigan Troy, MI 48007-5041 By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 248-502-1400 Attorneys for Mortgagee 77534956 File No. 241.6361 By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535053 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 26, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09025290-NC In the matter of Mary Margaret Arnold. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on June 10th at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty #41960 for the following purpose: Of name change from Mary Margaret Arnold to Mary Margaret Krell. Date: 5-15-09 Mary M. Arnold 307 Russell St. Middleville, MI 49333 77534926 616-437-0993 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Valborg K. Bauchman, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 7, 2003, and recorded on April 8, 2003 in instrument 1101662, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Four And 15/100 Dollars ($100,344.15), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 67 and 68, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41, and West 1/2 of the vacated alley adjoining Lot 68. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534500 File #261270F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bryce Degris and Merrie Degris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2007 and recorded August 1, 2001 in Instrument Number 200708020000394, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Five and 8/100 Dollars ($122,205.08) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds West 1637.99 feet along the South line of said Southwest one-quarter; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 729.97 feet along the West line of the East 100 acres of said Southwest one-quarter to the centerline of Butler Road and the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 1291.53 feet along said West line; thence South 78 degrees 04 minutes 65 seconds East 439.81 feet; thence South 05 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1071.51 feet; thence Westerly 144.52 feet along said centerline along a 360.0 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears South 76 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds West 143.50 feet; thence South 64 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 233.07 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535034 File No. 241.6929 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25314-DE Estate of Patsy A. Wright. Date of birth: 11/06/1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Patsy A. Wright, who lived at 1054 Charleton Drive, Hastings, Michigan died 01/10/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marcella VanDenberg, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3512 Marcella VanDenberg 1054 Charlton Drive 77535025 Hastings, MI 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Howell and Stacey K. Howell, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Investaid Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003 in instrument 1113863, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 61/100 Dollars ($104,469.61), including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. aid premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hasting, According to the recorded plat thereof of recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534751 File #262748F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Larry Southerland and Pamela Southerland, Husband and Wife to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2006 and recorded April 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1163337 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, by assignment dated February 9, 2007 and recorded February 15, 2007in Instrument # 1176441 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($154,085.94) including interest 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 4, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the point of intersection of the line common to Section 16 and 17, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, with the centerline of Mill Street, said point lying North 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 seconds West, 1027.17 Feet from the one-quarter post common to said Sections; thence North 78 degrees 20 Minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet along said centerline to the true place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 Minutes 23 seconds West 480.22 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 45 seconds East, 114.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 23 Seconds East. 573.39 feet to said centerline of Mill Street; thence North 47 degrees 33 Minutes 29 seconds West, 135.52 feet to said point of intersection; thence North 78 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West 14.48 feet to the place of beginning.. Commonly known as 1025 E Mill St, Hastings MI 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 1, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-09407 77534576 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis G. Barnum, ,a single man, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2005 and recorded June 6, 2005 in Instrument Number 1147639, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four and 56/100 Dollars ($102,434.56) including interest at 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 28, in Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and commencing at a point in the center of the Highway 34 rods South of the center of said Section 28; thence running West 10 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 4 rods to beginning; also described as: a parcel of land in the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the North and South one quarter line of said Section 28; 34 rods South of the center of said section; thence West 10 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing sixty four one half rods South of the center of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, thence West 212 feet; North twenty two and one half rods for place of beginning; thence East 47 feet; North 15 rods; West 47 rods, South 15 rods to place of beginning. Except the North 4 rods thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535058 File No. 362.5984 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dustin A. Huffman, a single man of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to American General Financial Services (DE), Inc. dated the 27th day of October, A.D. 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, A.D. 2005, in Instrument No. 1155429 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $252,155.00 (two hundred fifty-two thousand one hundred fiftyfive and 00/100) plus accrued interest at 7.25% (seven point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 4th day of June, A.D., 2009, at 1:00 PM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Prairieville, in Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and running thence South 89°25'04” East along the South line of said Section 1033.06 feet for the place of beginning of this description; thence North 00°14'30” West parallel with the West line of said Section 726.94 feet; thence South 36°53'30” East 249.47 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 31.76 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 627.00 feet to said South line; thence North 89°25' 04” West 434.83 feet to beginning. Together with an Easement for Ingress and Egress to be used jointly with others described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°25'04” East 550.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 200.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 17.00 feet; thence North 00°14'30” West 519.66 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 00°14'30” West 33.00 feet to the centerline of Schultz Drive; thence North 89°45'30” East along said centerline 625.53 feet; thence North 53°04'30” East along said centerline 180.00 feet; thence South 36°55'30” East 266.21 feet; thence South 89°25'04” East 715.49 feet; thence South 00°34'56” West 33.00 feet; thence North 89°25'04” West 731.76 feet; thence North 36°55'30” West 249.47 feet; thence South 53°04'30” West 157.94 feet; thence South 89°45'30” West 636.47 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7791 South Crooked Lake Drive Tax ID No. 08-12-012-001-30 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77534585 WWR# 10022682 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Simpson and Michaelleen J. Simpson a/k/a Michaellen J. Simpson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2004, and recorded on January 14, 2005 in instrument 1140130, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dollars ($99,707.74), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 102, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534929 File #264159F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL SCHRUMP and TINA SCHRUMP, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2007, and recorded on August 16, 2007, in Document No. 200708160000974, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($178,924.88), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4; TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 1875.84 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 241.56 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 275.66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.23 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. ALSO, COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 500.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 169.87 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 312.02 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 2291.58 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 311.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 764.57 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 2 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 241.56 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1375.84 FEET ALONG SAID 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77534779 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alexandro D. Cazala aka Alex Cazala and Michelle L. Cazala aka Michelle Cazala, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2003, and recorded on August 21, 2003 in instrument 1111539, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two And 35/100 Dollars ($63,422.35), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 15 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 7734944 File #264912F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Racheal Wolfe, an unmarried person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 30, 2008 and recorded November 5, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081105-0010783, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and 05/100 Dollars ($63,359.05) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangevile, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast corner of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and outbuilding occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface; thence Northwest 184 feet to corner point, being the Northwest corner of the triangular piece of land; thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway; thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in from of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acres, more or less, being more accurately described by survey as follows: Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the centerline of Marsh Road, 207.77 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line, 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line; 215.90 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 17.09 feet; thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West, 140.05 feet; thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East, 152.32 feet to the place of beginning. Also described for tax purposes as: commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 02 degrees 33 mintues 05 seconds West, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road for point of beginning; thence North 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, 313.44 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds East, 79.59 feet; thence South 66 degrees 0 minutes 24 seconds East to the centerline of Marsh Road; thence South 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West, 207.77 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534809 File No. 310.4381 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert D. Hood, a married man and Jill C. Hood, his wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Premier Mortgage Lending, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2005, and recorded on August 3, 2005 in instrument 1150468, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five And 93/100 Dollars ($136,295.93), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Sandy Knolls Plat, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534612 File #262316F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chadrick James a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2005, and recorded on August 30, 2005 in instrument 1151939, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Three And 06/100 Dollars ($137,453.06), including interest at 7.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 and 15, Broadway Heights, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 48, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534607 File #261875F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Travis Bender and Michelle Bender, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2004 and recorded April 5, 2004 in Instrument # 1124728 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Eighty Cents ($448,317.80) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 18, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: hat part of the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West along the Southerly line of said road to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to the shore of Fine Lake; thence Southwesterly along the shore of said Fine Lake to a point South 51 degrees 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the U.S. Meander Post on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, at its intersection with the West shores of Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees East 136 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 52 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 40 degrees West 7 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 46 feet; thence North 40 degrees East 7 feet; thence South 50 degrees East 46 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section 19, to the Northerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486.42 feet along the Northerly line of said road for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 feet; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West 121.11 feet; thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120.49 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for road purposes described as: commencing at the center of S/07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said section for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 742.70 feet along the Northerly line of a private road to the North line of West Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42.49 feet along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East along the Southerly line of said private road to the North and South one quarter line; thence North along said one quarter line to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3531 West Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 18, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-R4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534939 Our File No: 09-10033 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC �Page 14 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J Sylvester and Rhonda A Sylvester, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated March 14, 2003, and recorded on March 20, 2003 in instrument 1100470, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty And 23/100 Dollars ($85,340.23), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of the intersection of Highway M-37 and Quimby Road at the Northwest 1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence South along the centerline of said Highway, 183 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence North along the center line of said Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534561 File #261801F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Killgore and Karen Killgore, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 4, 2007 in instrument 1181301, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine And 24/100 Dollars ($97,699.24), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of old M-37 which lies South 00 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1056.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 189.0 feet; thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 217.69 feet; thence North 32 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds East 190.47 feet to the center of said highway; thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 241.32 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534547 File #261605F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Norman Arnie amd Jaylyn Arnie, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, as Instrument Number 1141668, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars 34/10 ($184,210.34) including interest at the rate of 8.434% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the Wildwood Road and the centerline of an unnamed North-South stream, said parcel lying approximately 1050 feet Southwesterly along the centerline of Wildwood Road from the intersection thereof with North line of said Section 3, thence Southwesterly 259 feet along the center of Wildwood Road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning, thence Northwesterly 330 feet at right angles to Wildwood Road to the centerline thereof, thence Northeasterly 259 feet along the center of said road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles, thence Southwesterly parallel with Wildwood Road to the place of beginning. 9641 Wildwood Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: May 14, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534774 Our File No. 241.00052 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 1, 2004 in instrument 1124559, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen And 31/100 Dollars ($53,916.31), including interest at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: The West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, except beginning at the Southwest corner of the West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Thence North 101 1/2 feet; Thence East 148 1/2 feet, Thence South 101 1/2 feet, Thence West 148 1/4 feet to the place of beginning. Also, except a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 15, Thence East 148 1/2 feet for the place of beginning, Thence East 115.5 feet, Thence North 101.5 feet, Thence West 115.5 feet, Thence South 101.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534949 File #264384F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Parish, a single person, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2005 and recorded March 17, 2006 in Instrument Number 1142836, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 61/100 Dollars ($129,367.61) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Castleton, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Commence 1056.87 feet West of the North 1/4 post Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, thence West 461 feet, more or less, thence South 435 feet North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, thence Easterly along the North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, thence North 160 feet, more or less, thence West 75 feet, more or less, thence South 160 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535063 File No. 200.3975 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Ted Hoven and Rhonda D. Hoven husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2006, and recorded on May 4, 2006 in instrument 1164062, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WMC3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Fourteen And 86/100 Dollars ($135,314.86), including interest at 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 4, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, Rolling Oaks Estates No. 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 60 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534324 File #259975F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas E Lindsey and Wilma B Lindsey, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of July, 2007 in Instrument No. 200707240000107 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Six and 50/100 ($338,206.50), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.070% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Dowling, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: See attached During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 5/21/2009 Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# 3109650 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 77534916 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah Porter, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 26, 2008 in instrument 200802260001749, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($144,908.54), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West, 1680.00 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence North 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 675.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West 340.29 feet; thence South 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds West 675.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds East along said North and South 1/4 line 340.29 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over the West 33.00 feet for Public Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534741 File #263663F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, of 2068 Island Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated June 22, 2007, and recorded on June 27, 2007, in Document No. 1182218 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($46,918.17), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10.20%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry and which are described as follows: Unit No. 3, Whispering Pines Estates Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1023989, inclusive and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 12, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. P.P. #08-11-138-003-00 which has and address of 6664 LaFountaine Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. NPB Mortgage, LLC 3333 Deposit Drive, NE DATED: May 11, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77534860 (616) 458-1315 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lori L Hurd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 20071010-0002925, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Eighteen And 28/100 Dollars ($179,018.28), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Northeast 1/4 which is North 00 degrees 00 feet East 200.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of section 21, thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West 360.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East 360.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 feet West 200.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning , subject to highway right of way over Easterly 33 feet thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534911 File #264483F01 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 443 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 444 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 443 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 444 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 90-970 REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY AND REMOVAL OF SIGNS LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS TO REZONE PARCELS ON SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST CENTER STREET.. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th of May 2009. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th of May 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77535080 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77535082 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 15 Local students, teachers recognized by KCC Osbornes are Prairieville The Celebration of Academic Excellence, organized and managed by the Kellogg Community College Foundation, recently honored the area’s highest-achieving graduating high school seniors and recognizes the important role that K-12 public and private schools play in the greater Barry, Branch and Calhoun County area. This year’s celebration, held May 13, honored students who rank in the top 5 percent of their high school graduating classes. Not only does this event recognize achievements by students, it also acknowledges performance and dedication in the classroom by honoring teachers. Each of the selected students has the opportunity to publicly honor an educator who has had the most significant impact on his or her educational journey. Local students who were honored included: Barry County Christian School • Andrew Hess — honored educator Grant Russell, Barry County Christian. Delton Kellogg High School • Melissa Julian — honored educator Farnood Farmand, Delton Kellogg High School. • Libby Renae Warren — honored educator Connie High, Delton Kellogg High School. • Rebecca Zantjer — honored educator Jessica Barnes, Delton Kellogg High School. Hastings High School • Sara Archambeau — honored educator Martha Gibbons, Hastings High School. • Leanne Dinges — honored educator Don Schils, Northeastern Elementary. • Marie Hoffman — honored educator Scott Allan, Hastings High School. • Chelsea LaJoye — honored educator Patti LaJoye, Hastings High School. • Justin McComb — honored educator Marty Buehler, Hastings High School. • Dylan McKay — honored educator Mike Engle, Hastings High School. • Tess Nugent — honored educator Karl Schwartz, Hastings High School. • Molly Smith — honored educator Jean Syswerda, Hastings High School. • Alyssa Thornton — honored educator James Dixon, Hastings High School. • Shelby Winans — honored educator Marty Buehler, Hastings High School. • Amy Zwiernikowski — honored educator Diane Brighton, St. Rose School. parade grand marshals Bob and Iva Osborne serve as grand marshals in Prarieville’s Memorial Day parade Monday. Bob grew up on the family farm on Osborne Road, milking cows and helping to raise crops with a team of horses. After serving as a staff sergeant in Okinawa in World War II, Bob returned to the Delton area where he and Iva raised four children on the family farm. He later worked for the Kellogg Company and as a bus driver for Delton Kellogg Schools. Iva worked at the schools, as well, as an elementary secretary and helped on the farm by feeding calves and keeping the books. The pair was inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 2007, were named grand marshals of the Delton Founders Day parade, and volunteer at the Bernard Museum, where Bob serves on the board of directors. LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 29, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148767, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 72/100 Dollars ($95,384.72) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248502-1400 File No. 285.8488 ASAP# 3109186 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 77534921 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CAL B. HUSMAN and KELLI HUSMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008, and recorded on February 22, 2008, in Document No. 200802220001639, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($163,644.60), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF CULBERT'S PLAT NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 78, OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77534784 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Marshall and Sarah Marshall, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070808-0000643, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ($298,882.37) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 50 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534889 File No. 200.4407 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurtis S. Brown, Unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 59/100 Dollars ($96,880.59), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 and 15 of the Charles E. Kingsbury Park Plat, Cloverdale Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534746 File #262604F01 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 09-226-CH Hon. James H. Fisher POSITIVE INVESTMENTS L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, Plaintiff, -vsPHILO DIBBLE; ANDREW L. HAYS; CHARLES P. DIBBLE; REUBEN B. WHITE, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; JOSEPH CHEDSEY, Administrator and JANE BOSTWICK, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; CORNELIUS WENDELL; ROBERT WILLIAMSON; THOMAS CHISHOLM; JOHN H. MONTGOMERY; CHARLES T. GORHAM; GEORGE BOSTWICK; WILLIAM B. CLYMER; EDWARD BRADLEY; JOHN B. WHITE; I. PALMER; COLONEL H. COOK; CHARLES B. STOUT; ABNER C. PARMELEE; JOHN D. CLUTE and WILLARD HAYS, and their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns, Defendants. ________________________ David L. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiff 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-6401 ––––––––––––––––––––––– At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court, Hastings, Michigan, on the 7th day of May, 2009. PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. FISHER, CIRCUIT JUDGE. It appearing to the Court on the verified Motion filed by David L. Smith that an Order for Publication pursuant to the provisions of MCR 2.105, 2.106 and 2.108 is proper in this cause; and it further appearing that this matter relates to a Complaint to quiet title of a parcel of land particularly described in the Complaint in this cause; and the Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Philo Dibble; Andrew L. Hays; Charles P. Dibble; Reuben F. White, Administrator, etc. of the Estate of George W. Fish, deceased; Joseph Chedsey, Administrator and Jane Bostwick, Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Bostwick, deceased; Cornelius Wendell; Robert WIlliamson; Thomas Chisholm; John H. Montgomery; Charles T. Gorham; George Bostwick; William B. Clymer; Edward Bradley; John B. White; I. Palmer; Colonel H. Cook; Charles B. Stout; Abner C. Parmelee; John D. Clute and Willard Hays, or their unknown heirs, devisees, assignees, grantees, successors and assigns must file an Answer to said Complaint no later than July 15, 2009, or a Default and a Default Judgment may be entered against them after that said date. 77534700 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on December 30, 2006, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 3, 2008 in Document No. 20080703-0006900 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Ninety One and 80/100 Dollars ($81,191.80), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 378.02 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 286.98 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 43 seconds West 264.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 30; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West 271.03 feet; thence South 86 degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds East 213.11 feet to the Westerly right of way line of State Highway M-43; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds East 51.17 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for State Highway M-43 as recorded in Liber 271 on Page 399. Commonly known as 3101 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534709 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on July 20, 2007, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 20, 2007 in Instrument #1183181 and re-recorded on October 17, 2007, in Document #20071017-0003153 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Four and 95/100 Dollars ($31,274.95), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Michigan State Trunkline M-79 distant West 803 feet rectangular measure from the North and South _ line of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North parallel with said _ line to a point 100 feet North of the center line of M-79 as measured parallel with said _ line, thence East 83 feet; thence North parallel with said North and South _ line and 720 feet West therefrom to the South 1/8 line of said Section 28; thence East 320 feet; thence South parallel with said North and South _ line of Section 28 to the Northerly line of M-79; thence Westerly along said Northerly line of the place of beginning. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534714 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. VanderMeer, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 20, 2003 in instrument 1111443, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One And 79/100 Dollars ($251,871.79), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534695 File #262240F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 26, 2004, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 31, 2004 in Instrument #1133252 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($73,968.48), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 4, Block 9, H.J. Kenfield’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 537 East Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534704 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on December 16, 2005, by J & K Woodridge Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 19, 2005, in Document #1157947 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four and 36/100 Dollars ($141,464.36), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: All that part of Lot 581 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as: Commencing at a point 16 feet East of the Northwest corner of Lot 581, thence South 132 feet, thence East 40 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence West 40 feet to the place of beginning, except the South 6 feet thereof sold for alley purposes. Commonly known as 136 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months for the date of the sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534898 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 �Page 16 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner County groups working together to prevent underage drinking Once again, members of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) are working together to bring change to the community. This time, the SATF is focusing its efforts on the prevention of underage drinking for the health and safety of Barry County youths, said SATF Coordinator Liz Lenz. In 2008, the SATF received funding to support activities and community interventions designed to bring awareness to the issues of prevention of both alcohol-related vehicle accidents and underage drinking in Barry County. Many member agencies and organizations are working to address the concerns of underage drinking, she said. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force and its members are in the process of implementing the Communities Mobilizing for a Change on Alcohol (CMCA) program. CMCA utilizes community interviewing to gather input regarding attitudes, beliefs and social norms. Lenz explained that the SATF, using the CMCA structure of environmental policy and attitude change, will work together to design and implement a plan for impacting lasting community change. “It’s really important there are members of our community willing to collectively come together to address the issue of minors consuming alcohol and the availability of alcoholic drinks to our youth. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force not only brings light to the issue, but is active in the community encouraging, educating and helping to remedy the problem,” said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. “We need to prevent underage drinking to also prevent the tragedies of accidents, legal trouble and addiction.” The Hastings City Police, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and several township police departments also have been working together in Barry County to enforce underage drinking regulations, said Lenz. The county is the recipient of an Underage Drinking Enforcement grant through the Office of Highway Safety and Planning; these grant dollars are specifically targeted toward investigating underage drinking behaviors and restricting accessibility to alcohol. “We consider our first year’s efforts in combating underage drinking to be a success,” said Sheriff Dar Leaf. “Our combined efforts result- Rough roads costing motorists hundreds of dollars per year Keeping the nation's highways in good repair is a daily battle against age, weather and the wear and tear of unrelenting traffic. As a result, 33 percent of the nation's major highways are rated in poor or mediocre condition. Rough roads cost drivers hundreds of additional dollars annually in vehicle operating costs. Rough Roads Ahead: Fix Them Now or Pay for It Later, a report released recently by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and TRIP, a transportation research group, reports that one-third of the nation's major highways, including interstates, freeways and major roads, are in poor or mediocre condition. Roads in urban areas, which carry 66 percent of traffic, are in much worse shape. An analysis of data from the Federal Highway Administration shows that 37 percent of Michigan's major state, city and county roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Driving on rough roads costs the average Michigan motorist approximately $370 a year in extra vehicle operating costs, according to the report issued by AASHTO and TRIP, slightly above the national average of $335. "Michigan is in a battle to keep our transportation system in good working order," said Kirk T. Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, at a news conference held to release the report. "Rapidly increasing costs, diminishing revenues and an inability to match federal funds in 2011 means rough roads will be an ever-increasing part of driving in Michigan unless we commit to finding the resources to support the caliber of transportation system that Michigan's economy needs." Drivers living in urban areas with populations over 250,000, such as Detroit, are paying $525 more annually because of accelerated vehicle deterioration, increased maintenance, additional fuel consumption and tire wear caused by poor road conditions. In larger urban areas across the United States, such as Los Angeles, this cost can be upwards of $750 annually. Nationally, 72 percent of the interstate highway system is in good condition, but age, weather conditions and burgeoning traffic are eroding ride quality. The report points out that traffic growth has far outpaced highway construction, particularly in major metropolitan areas. The number of miles driven in this country jumped more than 41 percent from 1990 to 2007 — from 2.1 trillion miles in 1990 to 3 trillion in 2007. In some parts of the country, dramatic population growth has occurred without a corresponding increase in road capacity, placing enormous pressure on roads that, in many cases, were built 50 years ago. "The federal stimulus program is providing Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Real Estate National Ads 8’ AMF POOLTABLE, great condtion, $1,000, (269)6233263. ANTRIM COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres. Close to state land, lakes, trails and slopes. Driveway and cleared site. Electric. $19,900, $500 down, $250 month, 11% land contract. www.northernlandco.com Northern Land Company, (231)2585100. 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Antiques, collectibles, Depression glass (lots of Iris pattern) freezer, washer, dryer, outdoor items, tools, power tools, household items, large china cabinet & misc. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 13855 100th St. SE, Alto, May 28-29, 9am-5pm. Kids clothing, toys, womens clothes, household items, bedding & much more. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Recreation 2005 POLARIS 500 quad: 39.9hrs, a/shift, Mossy Oak Breakup, 2 tube bumper, ramps & cover, $3,800 OBO. (269)491-1648 Automotive ‘93 FORD RANGER 4X4: $1,500 OBO. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Mobile Homes 16X70 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: good starter home for new couple, resonably priced, 3bd, 2bth, terms available. Call Don (269)580-4096 anytime. Business Services SUMMER TUTORING AVAILABLE. Grades K-8, all subjects, certified teacher. Call Nicole for more information, (269)758-3271. a helpful down payment towards repairing some of the nation's rough roads," said Frank Moretti, TRIP's director of policy and research. "But it will take a significant long-term boost in investment by all levels of government to provide Americans with a smooth ride." More than 42 percent of Michigan's state, county and local roads have deteriorated over the past five years. In 2004, 10.5 percent of Michigan's roads were in poor condition, but by 2008, that number tripled to 31.4 percent. Michigan's harsh winters and freeze-thaw cycles and a significant decrease in transportation funding revenues, along with rising costs of construction materials, have contributed to the declining condition of the roadways. Since the 1960s, Michigan has been in the bottom 10 states for state and local transportation funding. Michigan's gas tax revenue has decreased $100 million in the past five years, and at current funding levels, the condition of Michigan's transportation infrastructure will continue to decline. MDOT projects that 2010 is the last year Michigan will be able to fully match federal funding. If this occurs, the federal gas tax collected in Michigan will go to other states. The Rough Roads Ahead report uses the latest government statistics to show pavement conditions in all 50 states and vehicle operating costs by state and urban areas. The report also finds that: • 30 to 60 percent of the roads in the nation's largest urban areas are in poor condition. • 36 percent of the roads in the Detroit urban area are in poor condition, compared to the Los Angeles area and surrounding communities, which have 64 percent of their roads in poor condition. • 61 percent of rural roads are in good condition. The full report is available on AASHTO's Web site at http://roughroads.transportation. org, along with examples from states working to improve their highway systems, charts and photographs. Rough Roads is part of “Are We There Yet? We Can Be,” AASHTO's effort to build awareness and support for the nation's transportation system. Hastings BPW has ‘Reality Store program’ for teens On June 6, the Hastings Business and Professional Women will bring reality to the lives of area youth 12 and up. The ‘reality’ will be the presentation of the “Reality Store” program in conjunction with the Hastings Public Library, starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon with a pizza lunch and door prizes. The Reality Store is a project of the Michigan BPW Foundation, an educational arm of the state organization. The reality store takes students through a real life month of experiences, including a new job, purchasing a car, health care issues, children, homes, childcare, insurance and more. Students will learn the basics of financial management in addition to the resolution of problems which may occur during the course. Each participant will work through 13 stations to see just how difficult it is to manage personal finances. This challenges decision making skills as well as life choices relating to relationships, career, marriage, children and investments. “It is a very successful program and parents from across the state as well as students have commented on the value of this program,” a spokesperson said. “It has changed their minds about the choices they are making and the effect those decisions will have on their futures.” Various other organizations will be partnering with BPW and the library to present this event. Students are encouraged to come to the event with an idea of what type of career they would like to have at age 26. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 ed in six retailer compliance check violations, two citations for adults furnishing alcohol to minors and at least two MIP (minors in possession) parties that were deterred.” Along with Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Evans, law enforcement is working to implement regulations involving adults who provide alcohol to minors. Recent emphasis from local law enforcement, in conjunction with the prosecutor’s office, has been to seek jail time for adults who knowingly provide alcohol to minors, as well as for those who allow or sponsor social gatherings where underage consumption occurs. Barry County law enforcement officers may be authorized to work overtime to further investigate the source of alcohol at gatherings where underage drinking has occurred. These overtime costs are reimbursed through the Underage Drinking Enforcement Grant, said Lenz. “When kids abuse alcohol, they pose a grave potential threat to themselves and others. We will continue to work to educate the community about the problems underage drinking causes. Those charged with furnishing alcohol to minors will find our office will treat these cases as seriously as we treat a case where an individual has delivered methamphetamine, marijuana cocaine or any other controlled substance to a child,” said Tom Evans, Barry County prosecutor. “Spending time in jail is a possible consequence of providing alcohol to minors.” Changes are underway in the court system, too. A new MIP Alcohol Program in Barry County results in the district court ordering participation in an alcohol education program and community service instead of punitive sanctions for first-time offenders, and it allows the youths one opportunity to keep the offense from their permanent record. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force has a successful track record in working together to address community-wide issues, said Lenz. “The SATF is an excellent example of the power and strength of working together and combining resources, efforts and people to make a difference,” she said. “We are here to help each other and the residents of Barry County as we make our community a safer, healthier place to live.” Since 2004, the Barry County SATF has worked to bring awareness, positive action and solutions to issues such as methamphetamine, prescription and medicine abuse, drug-endangered children and alcohol-related concerns. The SATF is currently active in the CMCA project, the Underage Drinking Enforcement Grant activities, Medicine Abuse Prevention and Safety efforts and activities, and recently hosted a Methamphetamine Awareness and Emerging Drug Trends workshop in March. For more information regarding the SATF and its projects, contact Lenz at 269-945-1387. POLICE BEAT Teen driver learns treachery of gravel road Hastings Police responded to a minor personal injury accident that occurred on Bachman Road near East North Street May 18. An 18-year-old Hastings teen lost control of her vehicle on the gravel portion of Bachman Road, sliding into an embankment on the opposite side of the road. Excessive speed is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. The teen sought treatment on her own at Pennock Hospital. Woman arrested after hit-and-run accident Hastings Police were dispatched to a hit- and-run accident in the 800 block of South Park Street during the early morning hours of May 26. A motorist called 911 after witnessing the vehicle crash into a utility pole while making right-hand turn onto South Park from West Clinton Street. The female driver then left the scene and proceeded to a residence on South Broadway. The witness obtained the license plate information and told officers that the vehicle was being driven all over the street. Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as Jennifer Tomko, 34, of Hastings. Tomko at first acknowledged the crash but then told officers she didn’t remember. While talking with Tomko, it was apparent to officers that she had been consuming intoxicants, and when officers attempted to further investigate the incident, she refused to cooperate. Tomko was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. She is facing charges of operating while intoxicated, second offense and for leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Assailant returns, ready for handcuffs Hastings Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at residence in the 900 block of South Market Street May 23. Officers made contact with the 33-year-old victim who said she had been assaulted after a verbal argument turned physical. The suspect, identified as Dale Cheeseman, 35, from Hastings, had left the residence prior to the police arriving, but returned while officers were still there. Cheeseman approached the investigating officer and turned around, putting his hands behind his back, and told him, “Take me to jail. I did it.” Cheeseman was placed under arrest, transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault. Out-of-town pair should have stayed home Christopher Michael Loew, 34, of Grand Rapids traded his ride in a friend’s car for a ride in a squad car after a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy discovered he was wanted on a warrant out of Kent County. After a routine traffic stop, the deputy ran Loew’s name through the system and also discovered that the driver, Katie Lynn Rickerd, 26, of Grand Haven was driving with a suspended license. Failure to dim lights leads to warrant A misdemeanor warrant was issued for Marcus Anthony Musser, 23, of Nashville after a traffic stop by a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy discovered that Musser was driving with a suspended license for the second time. Musser failed to dim his bright lights at the approaching deputy, resulting in the traffic stop. Dynamic duo caught in heist The Barry County Prosecutor’s office has authorized warrants Christina Lee Steffen, 33, of Hastings for receiving and concealing stolen property and Robert Lee Carpenter, 39, of Hastings on charges of breaking and entering, along with receiving and concealing stolen goods. On April 28, the pair looked into purchasing or renting a trailer at Barry’s Resort. After leaving the premises, Steffen told a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy that Carpenter said he was going to return to the empty trailer and take items from inside it. Several items were found in the couple’s van, including DVD players, movies and jewelry, totaling around $1,500. Armed robber makes off with cash The Middleville Speedway was the site of an armed robbery May 17. A white male suspect in his early 20s, carrying a small handgun, approached an employee and told her that he wanted “everything.” The employee emptied the register after which the suspect exited the store, and the clerk called 911. The suspect was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with “VOLCOM” printed on the front, blue jeans, black tennis shoes and gloves. He is described as having brown shaggy hair and around five feet, eight inches in height. The case is still under investigation. Stolen car found in Kent County A vehicle that was reported stolen from the Walmart parking lot in Hastings May 4 has been found. The victim left the key in the ashtray of the vehicle and the doors unlocked and went inside the store to shop. The car was later found at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Cascade Road. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 17 Saxon baseball sets win mark, with district victory Hastings got the early lead, then held off Portland for a Division 2 District opening victory in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. Portland’s varsity baseball team scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull within a run at 6-5, but Saxon pitcher Trent Brisboe shut the door on the rally with his team still up one. Brisboe went the distance for the Saxons to improve to 8-1 on the season. He struck out two and scattered eight Raider hits. The win not only allows the Saxons to move on to Saturday’s district semifinal against Lakewood, but is the 23rd victory of the season for the team which is a new school record. “Our kids responded with some big plays, some great hustle plays and some clutch hitting,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “Three two-out hits were huge for us, because Portland knew what was on the line and they didn't go quietly. Our guys kept their composure and we look forward to playing on Saturday.” Hastings faces Lakewood in the second of two semifinals at Charlotte Saturday, at about 12:30 p.m. The host Orioles face Waverly at 10 a.m., after topping Ionia 8-3 Tuesday. The district championship game is slated for 3 p.m. The Saxons jumped out to a 3-0 lead over the Raiders with three runs in the top of the first inning Tuesday. Eric Pettengill started the rally, reaching on an error. Singles by Riley McLean and Brisboe loaded the bases. With two out, Greg Heath worked a walk to drive in the first run. A wild pitch then scored McLean from third and a hustling Brisboe from second. Portland pulled to within 3-2 with a pair of runs in the third, but Hastings stretched its lead again in the top of the fifth. Brisboe drilled a two-out single in the top of the fifth, scoring Matt Feldpausch from third. Brisboe went on to steal second, and move to third on a wild pitch. Brad Hayden walked, and then the Saxons successfully pulled off a double steal with Hayden coming home for a 5-2 lead. The Saxons tacked on one more run. Dylan McKay led off the inning with a walk, and eventually came home on an two-out hit by Eric Pettengill. The Raiders tacked on a run in the sixth, then added the final two in the seventh. McLean and Brisboe two hits apiece for the Saxons. Eric Pettengill (RBI) and Dylan McKay (double) had one hit each. The Saxons closed out the regular season by pounding out a 17-3 win over Plainwell last week Wednesday. Hastings actually trailed 3-1 after four innings. In the top of the fifth, the Saxon offense came to life. Dylan Downs provided the spark with a lead-off walk and a steal of second base. He would be the first of eight consecutive hitters to score in the inning. Zack Passmore, McLean and Feldpausch reached on singles. After Passmore and McLean had scored, Hayden drilled his third home run of the season, a two-run shot. McKay followed the home run and a walk to Greg Heath with an RBI double, and would eventually score on a wild pitch. Brisboe walked an scored on a wild pitch too in the inning. The Saxons led 93 after five. In the top of the sixth Hastings then got consecutive singles from McLean and Feldpausch, then a two-run double from Hayden. McKay added another run scoring hit, and by the time the dust had settled the Saxons had a second string of scoring eight consecutive hitters to lead 17-3. “After the two losses Tuesday night (to South Christian) our guys were still reeling and we were not sharp at all for the first half of this game, but we have great leaders on this team and tough kids who stepped up and got the job done,” Evans said . “It was another test of this team’s character. Winning this game and tying the school record for wins meant a lot to the kids.” “They were disappointed about the losses Tuesday but this was another goal of theirs, and to have a great tournament run. Hastings has had some great teams over the years under coaches Bernie Oom and Jeff Simpson, so for these guys to now be included in that group, that’s a great accomplishment.” Hayden led the Hastings hitters with four, a pair of singles, a double and the home run. He finished with seven RBI’s. It’s the second time this season he’s driven in seven runs in a game. McLean and Feldpausch both had two singles, and Feldpausch added three RBI’s. McKay had a single, a double and two RBI’s. Zack Passmore (2-1) pitched the final three innings, in relief of the starter Pettengill. Passmore gave up three hits and struck out one. TK and Hastings in top half at MITCA YMCA Basketball Champs The team of (front from left) Adam Thayer, Joey Aspinall, Jeff Timm, Matt Vipond, Lonnie Rambin, (back) Kenneth Quick, Ryan Eltzroth, Chad Lundquist, and Steve Bolo won the YMCA Men’s Basketball League Tournament Championship in March. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls moved up one spot from a year ago, placing third at the Division 2 Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Team State Meet Saturday. Hastings boys, in their first appearance in the meet, placed fifth. In the 11-year-old meet, each team is allowed three individuals in each event, and one team in each of the four relays. Everybody scores. That format has worked out fabulously for Williamston, whose boys and girls both won championships for the fourth consecutive season. The Hornets took the first two of those four titles in Division 3, and have won each of the last two years in Division 2. The Williamston girls finished with 1270.5 points Saturday, a safe distance ahead of second-place Sturgis which finished with 1078.5. The Thornapple Kellogg girls were third with 1052.5 points, followed by Chippewa Hills 985, Milan 925.5, Divine Child 921.5, Sparta 892.5, Unity Christian 877, Zeeland West 811, and Marine City 778. Thornapple Kellogg’s Danielle Rosenberg (left) gets the baton from teammate Rachel Young to start the anchor leg of the 800-meter relay Saturday during the Division 2 MITCA Team State Meet in Jenison. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The YMCA Men’s Basketball A League Champion this winter was the team of Brandon Johnson, (from left) Nate McNabb, Eric Laurie, Chris Timmerman, Bryce Stanhope, Bryan Skedgell, Silas Smith, Jeff Forbes, and Doug Bierens. This winter’s YMCA Men’s B League Champions were Ryan Ritzma, (front from left) Larry Bailey, Dan Brown, (back) Ed Finch, Tim Schilz, and Dominick Whiople. Missing from photo are Mike Williams and Eric Hoffman. Lakewood track has a single champ at CAAC-White Meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s Ashley Jemison earned the Vikings’ only conference championship at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship Meet hosted by Corunna on Wednesday. Jemison threw the discus 111 feet 9 inches, besting the second-place finisher by eight feet. Bright spots were few and far between for the Vikings, as the girls placed fifth and the boys sixth at the six-team conference meet. Williamston’s boys and girls both won conference championships on the day. The Viking girls got a few of their points in the throws, with Beth Walkington placing fifth in the shot put at 33-5.75 and Andrea Helmich eighth in that event at 29-2.5. Williamston’s girls finished with 256 points. Lansing Catholic was well back in second place with 93, followed by Corunna 83, Portland 38, Lakewood 35, and Perry 21. There were only four events that the Hornets didn’t win, the discus, the high jump, the 300-meter hurdles, and the 1600-meter relay. Both Viking teams had a solid end to the meet, placing third in the 1600-meter relay. The Viking girls’ team of Ashley Pifer, Carolina Martinez, Meghan Kilbourn, and Alexis Brodbeck finished in 4 minutes 21.10 seconds. To end the boys’ meet, the Lakewood team of Sam Desgranges, Wes Cramer, Adam Senters, and Kyle Shanks finished the race in 3:36.26. Williamston’s boys finished the day with 203 points, to 99 for Perry, Corunna 68, Portland 59, Lansing Catholic 51, and Lakewood 37. The top finishes for the Lakewood boys also came in the throws, as Cramer was second in the discus at 126-8.5 and Jared McConkey second in the shot put at 47-0.5. The Saxons’ Ryan Burgdorf races down the track in the 100-meter dash Saturday during the Division 2 MITCA Team State Meet in Jenison. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hornet girls had two athletes place in the top ten in eight of the 13 individual events, getting victories from Leanne Selinger in the 100-meter dash (12.96 seconds), Tori Freeman in the shot put (36 feet 8 inches), and from their 3200-meter relay (9:34.42) and 400-meter relay (51.58) teams. The Trojan girls had three victories on the day. Emma Ordway took the 400-meter dash (59.07), and the 200 (26.50) by edging Selinger by a tenth of a second. TK’s 1600meter relay team hit the finish line with a first place time of 4:05.77, nearly seven seconds ahead of the second-place team from Chippewa Hills. TK’s Allyson Winchester was second to Milan’s Jordan Tomecek in both the 3200meter run and the 1600-meter run, and placed third in the 800-meter run. Other top ten performances for the TK girls came from the 400-meter relay team that placed second (52.19); the 3200-meter relay team which placed ninth (10:22.5); the 800meter relay team that was ninth (1:52.44); Ordway who was eighth in the 100-meter dash (13.27); Danielle Rosenberg who was third in the 100-meter hurdles (16.59), eighth in the 300-meter hurdles (50.39), and ninth in the shot put (30-3.5); Cassie Holwerda was eighth in the 100-meter hurdles (17.18) and fifth in the 300-meter hurdles (49.07); Erin Ellinger who was seventh in the discus (913); Kathrin Koch who was tied for second in the long jump (16-1.75) ahead of teammate Lara Dahlke who was eighth (15-4); and pole vaulters Brittany London (10-5) and Kelsey Webster (9-11) who placed third and fifth respectively. The Williamston boys’ team’s lead was about half of what the girls’ was at the end of the day, topping second place Hamilton 1318.5 to 1215. Zeeland West was third with 1093.5 points, followed by Vicksburg 1075.5, Hastings 983, Sparta 933.5, Waverly 871, St. Joseph 871, Crosswell-Lexington 831.5, Ypsilanti 770.5, Caro 762.5, Alma 665, and Algonac 660.5. Ryan Burgdorf had the lone win for the Saxon team on the day, taking the 200-meter dash in 21.88, ahead of Williamston’s Ryan Brooks who was second in 21.92. Burgdorf was also third in the 100 (10.86), behind Brooks (10.78) and Sparta’s Brandon VanDriel (10.77). He was third in the 400meter dash (50.49) too, behind Zeeland’s Marcus Lade (49.59) and Hamilton’s David Ptacek (50.11). The best event for the Saxons was the discus, where Justin Jevicks placed third (1377), Jordan Allen sixth (130-10), and Brandon Bower seventh (128-3). Other top performances for the Saxons included Gordon Conley placing seventh in the 110-meter high hurdles (15.99) and eighth in the long jump (19-5.5); Troy Dailey sixth in the 1600 (4:34.30); Spencer Rhodes fourth in the 300-meter hurdles (41.22); Brad Gagnon and Jacob Comer who tied for eighth in the pole vault (11-6). In the relays, the Saxons 3200-meter team was tenth (8:32.17), the 800-meter team fourth (1:31.36), the 400-meter team 12th (46.59), and the 1600-meter team ninth (3:36.11). The Saxons’ Gordon Conley (center) flies over a set of hurdles in the 110-meter high hurdle race Saturday, during the Division 2 MITCA Team State Meet hosted by Jenison High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 18 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Barry County titles go to Trojan girls and Hastings boys TK softball wins its last two ball games in the O-K Gold Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ softball team finished alone in fourth place in the OK Gold conference, by scoring a pair of wins in its first ever meetings with Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday. The double header started late, because of a lack of umpires, and went long because of extra innings played in game one. The Trojans pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game one. Stephanie Gonzalez led-off the inning with a single, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt from Adrienne Palmer, then scored on a flyball by Nicole Tinker. Trojan head coach Rich Palmer said it was fitting that this was the longest game his team had played all season, because it was the final set of home games for six Trojan seniors. Senior Jenna Teunessen paced Thornapple Kellogg’s attack with 3 RBI’s in the game. She smacked a two-run double in the fourth inning to give the Trojans their first lead of the game, at 3-2. Catholic Central tied the game up in the top of the seventh to send it into extra innings. Trojan pitcher Emma Bishop went the distance, facing 47 batters, giving up six hits, striking out 12, and walking none. Catholic Central’s Natalie Hutchison struck out nine Trojan batters, giving up four hits and walking one. The Trojans erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning of game two to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 9-3 lead. They cruised to the 9-4 victory. Thornapple Kellogg’s big inning was highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of Adrienne Palmer. Seniors Kate Scheidel and Adrienne Palmer both had two hits in the game, and fellow senior Nicole Tinker finished with three hits and four RBI’s. TK had 13 hits in the second game. Bishop earned the game two win as well, allowing six hits while walking none and striking out nine. TK finished the season with an 8-6 conference record. The Trojans open Division 2 District play Saturday (May 30) at 10 a.m. at Rogers High School in Wyoming. DK earns right to see No. 2, Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg had a lead before against Plainwell, and had to battle back to win a non-conference ball game during the regular season. The Panther varsity softball team got a run in the top of the first inning Tuesday of their Division 2 Pre-District meeting with the Trojans at Otsego High School, and that was enough this time. Delton held on for a 1-0 victory, earning the opportunity to face Wayland in the district semifinals Saturday. Katie Marshall reached on an error to leadoff the ball game for the Panthers. Kami McCowan sacrificed her over to second, and then Marshall scored on an RBI single from Tarah Keim. Both teams had just three hits in the ball game, with Keim earning the win for Delton by striking out nine. Taylor Blacken and Kali Tobias had the other two Delton hits, both singles. Plainwell was able to load the bases with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, with the help of two Delton errors. “I thought maybe we were in trouble when they loaded the bases with one out, but the girls stayed focused and we got them out,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder. With the bases loaded, Keim got the next Trojan batter to hit a ground ball to second base. McCowan scooped it up and alertly threw home for the force. The next batter hit a pop fly to right field, which settled neatly into the glove of the Panthers’ Adrienne Schroeder. Yoder said she wasn’t comfortable yet heading into the bottom of the seventh. Keim caught a line-drive back her way for the first out, then struck out the final two Plainwell batters. Gull Lake takes on Otsego in the first district semifinal Saturday, at Otsego High School, beginning at 10 a.m. The game between the Panthers and Wildcats starts a half hour after the conclusion of the first semifinal, with the district championship game to follow. “We play Wayland. We’ve played a lot of state ranked teams this year, so why not,” said Yoder. The Wildcats are currently ranked number two in Division 2, behind StevensvilleLakeshore. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Plainwell put together a two-run rally in the top of the seventh inning to end Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball season Tuesday afternoon. A pair of walks and a two-out, two-run double off the bat of the Trojans’ Eric Beery put his team up 3-1 in the Division 2 pre-district contest at Otsego High School. Beery drove in all three Plainwell runs in the game, adding a sacrifice fly in the top of the first. Beery’s double was one of just four hits off of Delton Kellogg pitcher Chris Horrocks, who took the loss. Horrocks had a good duel going with Plainwell pitcher Lance McHugh, who allowed the Panthers’ just one hit. That hit was a bunt single off the bat of Thad Calkins. Jordan Ford and McHugh had singles for Regionals–East Lansing Walnut Hills A Boys/Girls Track Banquet - HS Lecture Hall H SATURDAY, MAY 30 12:30 pm Boys Varsity Baseball Districts-Lakewood@ Charlotte A The Vikings know exactly how much tougher things are going to get. Lakewood heads to Williamston tonight to face the host Hornets in the Division 3 District semifinals starting at 7 p.m. The two Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foes both scored district opening victories Tuesday. Williamston topped Portland, and the Vikings bested Belding. Lakewood got two goals each from Danielle Palmer and Kaitlin Seese in a 7-1 win at Williamston High School. Ashley Durham, Whitney Holaski, and Gabriela Viguini added one goal each. Holaski had three assists, and Durham, Viguini, and Kaiti Kauffman one each. It was the fourth straight excellent defen- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Softball Banquet – HS Cafeteria Athletic Booster Meeting – Rm. B125 H THURSDAY, JUNE 4 5:30 pm Girls Soccer Banquet – HS Cafeteria H Times and dates subject to change. HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule strated a love for the game that made them fun to be around.” Delton Kellogg finished the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 7-9 record, falling to Constantine twice last Thursday. The Falcons scored 13-2 and 12-2 five-inning wins over the Panthers. The Falcons’ 14 hits in game one included three home runs. A pair of singles by Reigler, and one each for Seaver and Pursley accounted for the Delton offense. Game two was more of a contest, until the Falcons erupted for nine runs in the fifth inning. Once the Falcons started hitting, they proved awfully difficult to stop. Constantine hammered out 11 hits. Seaver and Pursley had two hits each in the loss. sive game for the Vikings. They’ve allowed an average of just one goal in the past four, which started with three CAAC Tournament contests. Lakewood was just 1-2 in those games, falling to Portland and Fowlerville before topping Lansing Eastern last Friday 3-0. Viguini scored her first goal of the season in the first half, floating a shot over the Quaker keeper’s head. Lakewood outshot Eastern 5-1 in the first half, but that was the lone time the ball would find the back of the net. Holaski earned the assist on Viguini’s goal. She wasn’t the first Viking to score her first goal of the year. After spending all season at the sweeper position, Christian Main was chosen by coach Paul Gonzales to shoot a PK in the second half, which she converted on for the final goal of the game. In between, Durham scored her 13th goal of the season, off a pass from Holaski. “Several players had good games, starting with Kati Kauffman who was solid at fullback,” said Gonzales. “Whitney Holaski was great at forward and midfield, and Harmony Reed gave us some good minutes at center mid.” The Vikings lost tight battles in the first two CAAC Tournament games. The tournament started May 16 at Portland, where the Vikings lost out in a shoot out against the Raiders after regulation ended tied 1-1. Fowlerville topped the Vikings 2-1 in the next game, May 19. Hawkeyes top Delton 6-0 in D3 district Hamilton fired 32 shots on the Delton Kellogg net Tuesday night in their Division 3 District opener. Of those 32, six found their way past Panther keepers Katelyn Grizzle and Anna Goldsworthy in a 6-0 Hawkeye victory in Hamilton. Katie Durham had a pair of second half goals for the Hawkeyes. Kerri Hoffman put her team in front with 23:43 to go in the first half, scoring off an assist from Lindsey Boeve. She was the first of five different Hawkeyes to score in the game. Shannon Blourne added a tally with 16:28 left before the break. Boeve added a goal of her own in the second half, off an assist from Kaie Fritzsche. Aimee Geurink scored for the Hawkeyes as well in the second half. Fritzsche notched a second assist, on Durham’s second goal which closed out the scoring with 7:08 to play. Goldsworthy made 15 saves for Delton in her time in net, and Grizzle 11. Kelsey Whitcomb earned the shut out in Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, May 28 - Wednesday, June 3 Weight Room Hours: Congrats Brad! Class of 2009 Looking foward to new adventures... meter low hurdles (46.73 to 49.08). Lakewood’s lone win on the track came from Ashley Pifer in the 800-meter run. She finished in 2:22.80. Viking girls face Hornets in district semi Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5:00 Open Swim Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim 77534990 6:00 pm Golf the Trojans, and Kyle Stapert added a triple for the other three hits in the game. Plainwell scored its first run in the opening frame of the game, and the Panthers came back to tie things up in the bottom half of the fourth. Delton’s season ends with a 9-19 overall mark. “Although the end results were not always to our liking, I’m proud of the way this team routinely gave its best effort,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Humphrey. “In particular, I want to acknowledge the fantastic efforts put forth by our nine graduating seniors. Seniors Darrin Pursley, Thad Calkins, CJ Andersen, Taylor Kingsley, Quinn Seaver, Brennan Smith, Jeremy Reigler, Anthony Shoup, and Sam Hoff consistently demon- Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 77534993 10:00 am Boys Varsity The Saxons’ Troy Dailey runs along a step ahead of Maple Valley’s Brad Laverty in the 1600-meter race during the Barry County Meet at Thornapple Kellogg High School Tuesday. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Plainwell gets two in 7th to top DK Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, MAY 28 Kellogg’s Joel Smith won the 800-meter run in 1:59.52. Delton Kellogg was third in the boys’ standings, with 75 points, followed by Lakewood 60, and Thornapple Kellogg 42.5. In the girls’ meet, Delton Kellogg was third with 75.33 points, followed by Lakewood 66.33, and Maple Valley 60. Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway and Allyson Winchester both won two individual events, and helped a Trojan relay team to victory. The Thornapple Kellogg girls won the two distance relays, with the team of Hana Hunt, Stephanie Betcher, Stephanie Ryfiak, and Ordway winning the 1600-meter relay in 4:06.93 and the team of Jordan Bronkema, Kimberly Johnson, Danielle Fredenburg, and Winchester taking the 3200-meter relay in 10:23.70. Hastings’ girls took the other two relays, winning the 400-meter event in 51.69 and the 800 in 1:49.64, with Thornapple Kellogg teams placing second in both events. Ordway also won the 200-meter dash in 26.28 and the 400 in 58.06. Winchester won the 1600-meter run in 5:14.96 and the 3200 in 11:44.84. The Saxons’ Molly Smith was second to Winchester in both distance races. In the field events, TK got a win from Kathrin Koch in the long jump (15-2.25) and from Brittany London in the pole vault (107). Lakewood got victories from Ashley Jemison in the discus (100-1) and Beth Walkington in the shot put (31-7). Hastings’ Brittany Morgan won the high jump (5-0). The Saxons also got a win from Jessica Lee in the 100-meter dash, as she finished in 12.73 a hundredth of a second ahead of Maple Valley’s Elizabeth Stewart. Delton Kellogg’s Katie Searles won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.02, and was second to teammate Hannah Williams in the 300- FOOTBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING GRADES: KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADES: 3RD - 8TH Registration Cost: $ 35 for Flag Flootball $ 55 for Football & Cheerleading $ 140 Cap per Family Scholarships May Be Available Visit our website to print your sign up forms www.hyaafootball.com Teen Center: Monday - Friday: 9:00am pm - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm for students; 7:00pm - 9:00pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students net for the Hawkeyes, making three saves. The Panthers end the season with a 4-15 overall record. Hopkins topped the Delton Kellogg girls in the final game of the regular season last Thursday. The Vikings got goals from Allison Bowman, Mabry Roys, and Chelsey Taylor. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR HYAA FALL 2009 77535068 Hastings’ Jessica Lee (right) leans across the finish line just ahead of Maple Valley’s Elizabeth Stewart at the end of the 100-meter dash Tuesday, during the Barry County Meet in Middleville. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) The two teams with O-K Gold Conference Championships and Division 2 Regional Championships on their resumes added Barry County Meet Championships on Tuesday in Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls and Hastings’ boys both edged out the second place teams at the Barry County Meet by roughly 70 points. The Trojan girls finished with 198 to Hastings’ 123.33. In the boys’ meet, the Saxons scored 202 points to 137.5 for Maple Valley. Both the Saxon boys and Trojan girls won eight of the 17 events on the day. Hastings’ senior Ryan Burgdorf and Maple Valley senior Jeff Burd had a few good battles on the day. Burgdorf edged Burd in the 100meter dash (10.74 seconds to 11.33) and the 200 (21.63 to 22.43), and Burd got Burgdorf in the 400 (49.05 to 49.25). The Lion boys won six of the nine events that the Saxons didn’t. The two teams split the two relay races, with Hastings winning the 800-meter relay in 1:30.58 and the 1600meter relay in 3:29.91 and the Lions taking the 400-meter relay in 45.18 and the 3200meter in 8:32.00. The only athlete to win three individual events on the day was Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby, who won the high jump at 6 feet 2 inches, the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.68, and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 39.31. The Saxons’ Troy Dailey won two events, taking the 1600-meter run in 4:41.03 and the 3200-meter run in 10:26.25. Hastings also got a first place finish from Gordon Conley in the long jump (18-11) and Brandon Bower in the discus (152-0). Delton Kellogg’s Matt Ingle won the pole vault at 11-6, Lakewood’s Jared McConkey the shot put at 45-2, and Thornapple Registration forms can be returned to: Val Slaughter 1650 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 420-1406 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — Page 19 Saxon and Viking boys golfing in regional today by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Adam Barker knew he was having a good day when he finished his first nine holes oneover-par. The Lakewood freshman turned it into a great day by keeping up his great play. He finished four-over, with a 75, at Centennial Acres Golf Course Thursday during the Division 2 District Tournament which the Vikings hosted. Barker shot a 37 on the Sunrise 9, and a 38 on Sunset. He had never broken 80 in an 18hole varsity tournament before, and had never even been under 40 in a nine-hole match. “I was off the tee good, my irons were awesome, and my putting, which Mr. Elliott helped me on, was working,” said Barker. He tried not to get over anxious after the first nine holes. “I just took it one shot at a time. I finally started putting things together. Everything was clicking,” Barker said. The 75 put him in third place individually, behind Hastings’ Tyler Kalmink (71) and Haslett’s Dominic Choma (74). More importantly, it helped the Viking team to a fifth place finish. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams Thursday earned a spot in today’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Walnut Hills Country Club in East Lansing. Barker even caught the eye of the day’s medallist. “His round is much more impressive than mine,” Kalmink said. “You don’t just break 80, having never done it before, on this course, in a district, with that pressure, and being a freshman.” DeWitt took the team title on the day, finishing with a 316. East Lansing was second with a 319, followed by Haslett 323, Hastings 328, Lakewood 328, and Fowlerville 330. Kalmink has advanced to the regional round himself in the past, but this is the first time he’ll have his teammates along with him. “That was the major motivater today,” said Kalmink. “I knew if I went low it was going to be easier for the rest of the team to have a little buffer. Nobody had a great day, but they all stuck through it.” Hastings took fourth place by edging the Vikings on the fifth score tie-breaker. The Saxons also got an 83 from Brian Baum, and 87’s from Matt Cooley, Jason Baum, and Jon Lakewood’s Adam Barker taps a putt towards the hole on Sunset number one at Centennial Acres Thursday afternoon during the Division 2 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Jon Kalmink blasts his tee shot on Sunset number one Thursday during the Division 2 District Tournament hosted by Lakewood at Centennial Acres. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pair of Saxon rallies not enough The Saxons put together a couple rallies, but couldn’t ever catch last year’s Division 2 State runner-up in the opening game of the Division 2 District Tournament at Charlotte Tuesday. Portland’s varsity softball team scored an 11-8 win over the Saxons, to advance to Saturday’s district semifinal game against Lakewood, which will be played in Charlotte at 10 a.m. The Raiders came out swinging Tuesday, scoring four runs in the first inning on a walk and four hits. Portland then added three more runs in the third to push its lead to 7-0. The Saxon bats were quiet through the first four innings, as they managed only three hits, one each for Christa Mathis, Morgan Stowe and Jen Ratliff. Ratliff added a a second hit, which was a first for her in the fifth. Terri Dull singled, Sara Bolo reached on an error, then Stowe Kalmink. Taylor Axdorff added an 82 for Lakewood, Bobby Spitzley 84, and Jade Bosworth 87. Behind the top six teams, Waverly finished with a 332, Wayland 342, Charlotte 342, Thornapple Kellogg 348, St. Johns 355, Ionia 407, and Sexton NTS. The six individual regional qualifiers were Charlotte’s Blake English (76), Ionia’s Kevin Browne (78), Wayland’s Keegan Pawlowski (79), Thornapple Kellogg’s Cole Meinke (81), and Waverly’s James MacKeller (79) and David Greeley (80). “It was really nice out today,” said Meinke. “I will certainly need to do a lot better next week (to get to the state finals).” The district champions from DeWitt were led by Taylor Lotre, who fired a 76 to finish in fourth place individually. Alex Jones shot a 77, Ryan Carey 81, and Jeff Banas 82. The Saxons’ Matt Cooley chips his ball up onto Sunset green number one during the Division 2 District Tournament at Centennial Acres Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK golf team third at district Delton Kellogg’s whole team, and a pair of Lions, are moving on in the state golf tournament. The Panther varsity boys’ golf team and Maple Valley’s Hutch Joppie and Caleb Walker earned spots in today’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf singled Dull home to leave two on base. Ratliff then unloaded a 230-foot home run over the left center field fence, the first home run of her varsity career, to put three more runs on the board for Hastings. Portland pushed its lead back to seven though, scoring a pair of runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Hastings wasn’t done. The Saxons tacked on four more runs in the top of the seventh. Brenna Leedy, Bolo and Stowe hit consecutive singles to load the bases. Shelby Roush then doubled into the right center field gap clearing the bases to make the score 11-7. A ground out off the bat of Tara Harding scored Roush. That proved to be the final run for the Saxons, as a strikeout ended the game Harding pitched for the Saxons, striking out two Portland batters while walking three and giving up 11 hits. Course in Otsego with their performance at last Thursday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Willow Wood Golf Course in Portland. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams earned spots in the regional. West Catholic took the district championship with a score of 330, Portland was second with a 338, followed by Delton Kellogg 344, Otsego 344, Calvin Christian 348, and Allendale 372 in the top six. Delton Kellogg got an 82 from Mitchell Wandell, a 86 from Robbie Wandell, and 88’s from Cody Morse and TJ Boreham. Joppie and Walker were among those six individuals to qualify for regionals. Joppie fired a 97 and Walker 98. Half of the individual qualifiers came from the seventh place team, Belding, which shot a 376. The Redskins’ Ryan Peless shot an 89, and Alek Shotko and Cody Christensen both scored 92’s. The other individual regional qualifier from the tournament was Hopkins’ Derek Tahaney who shot a 101. Maple Valley scored a 405, Fennville 433, Hopkins 438, and Kelloggsville 463. Behind the top two players for the Lions, RJ Browne fired a 102 and Ian Cogswell 108. Portland’s Derek Roe was the day’s medallist, with a 76. His teammate Mitchel Hoppes shot an 85, Tanner Lundberg an 87, and Jared Jones a 90. For the first place team from West Catholic, Christian Thompson shot a 77, Steve Kelly an 83, and Nick Aikens and Derrick Rogers both scored an 85. Lion softball team sets win mark for 2nd straight year “Neither girl had ever played softball before coming to Maple Valley,” said Lesage. “It was nice to see them get to bat. They had fun, and the whole team has been so supportive the whole season with Julia and Fizza.” Cassie Knauss led the Lion attack in the night cap, going 2-for-2 with a triple and a single. Hurosky was 2-for-3 with a triple and a single as well. Westendorp had a pair of hits, and Brianna Misiewicz had a long fly ball to center that helped plate a couple Lion runs. Misiewicz was honored at Thursday’s game, which was the senior’s last home contest. “She has been an awesome player and will be missed greatly,” Lesage said. Lakewood topped the Lions 4-1 and 11-2 last Wednesday. Maple Valley’s girls struggled to get their bats on the ball in both games. Facing some good hitters, the Lion ladies found themselves getting very frustrated and losing focus and their errors seem to get the best of them, said coach Lesage. “It just wasn't a good night,” she added. It was a good night for Lakewood Chelsea Lake pitched the Vikings to victories in both games. Chelsey Dow led the Lakewood hitters with a single and two doubles in the two games, to go along with four RBI’s. Courtney Thomason had three hits and three RBI’s. Carrie Endres, Lake, and Shalea Makley had one hit a piece. Maple Valley opens the Division 3 District Tournament, which they’re hosting, at 10 a.m. against Springport Saturday in the semifinals. Delton Kellogg’s Mitchell Wandell lofts a shot from the fairway towards the number four green at Willow Wood Golf Course Thursday morning during the Division 3 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Cody Morse hits his drive off the tee on number two at Willow Wood Golf Course Thursday morning during the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hastings FC Select Soccer Program is holding SELECT SOCCER TRYOUTS for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Soccer Season When: Monday, June 15, 2009 for Girls U12-U19 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 for Boys U12-U19 Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; tryouts are from 6-8 p.m. If you are unable to make these dates for tryouts there will be a makeup tryout on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Location: Pierce Soccer Fields, behind the Hastings Community Center Tryouts will be held regardless of weather. All players are to bring with them a soccer ball, water, shin guards and soccer cleats. Players do not have to play AYSO to play Hastings FC Select Soccer. 07522101 With just one more chance during the regular season to improve on the school win mark set last year, the Lion varsity softball took care of business Thursday in the Kalamazoo Valley Association finale against Parchment. Maple Valley topped the Panthers 4-2 and 11-0 in the two games. The Lions are now 19-15 overall on the season, and end the KVA schedule with a 9-9 mark. Maple Valley scored twice in the second inning and then two more times in the fifth to build a 4-0 lead over the visiting Panthers. Teri Hurosky was 2-for-3 at the plate in the game, and tripled in the second. She would come home on a hit by Tina Westendorp, who eventually scored herself on a passed ball. Catrina Misiewicz and Page Semrau had RBI’s for the Lions in the fifth. Parchment tacked on its only two runs of the game in the top of the seventh. Cedie Angus was the winning pitcher in both games for Maple Valley. She only had to go five innings in game two, as the Lions earned the mercy rule victory. “They seemed ready to go and were up beat and that showed in their total game,” said Lion head coach Mary Lesage. “They had no errors, which helped shut down the Parchment team in five, but their bats really shinned in the second game.” Lesage decided to play the short game to see if her team could start its rally early on in game two. With bunts, slaps, and drags the Lions were able to score six runs in the first inning. The Lions would tack on four more runs in the third and one in the fifth. Leading 11-0, Maple Valley exchange students Fizza Syeda and Julia Mischlich. The Hastings FC is a competitive soccer club dedicated to the development of youth soccer in Hastings and the surrounding areas. The Hastings FC holds tryouts for Select Soccer for players seeking a higher level of play. Hastings FC is a member of the GVSA and will compete against other area select teams. The travel is limited to 4 away games per season. If you have questions or cannot make tryout times, please contact Sarah Smith at 616-706-1151. �Page 20 — Thursday, May 28, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Maple Valley boys three-peat as KVA champions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby ate up most of the gap between himself and Hackett Catholic Central’s number three runner, Philip Herzog, in the 1600-meter race during Wednesday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet at Constantine High School. The Lions’ Rob Morehouse then took the baton and blew past the Hackett anchor, Peter Herzog, in the first 100-meters. Morehouse wound up hitting the finish line in 3 minutes 27.60 seconds. The two Lions weren’t just chasing the Hackett runners ahead of them in the race. They were chasing redemption. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team made up for its second place finish at last Friday’s Division 3 Regional Meet by winning its third consecutive KVA championship Wednesday. The Lion team hasn’t been beaten in a league dual or at the league meet in the three seasons. “I let it all go tonight,” said Morehouse. “I just wanted to get it all out here tonight.” Justin Kennedy and Josh Hall led off the 1600-meter relay race for the Lions. Maple Valley took a different approach in the conference meet. “I wasn’t taking any chances today,” said Maple Valley boys’ coach Brian Lincoln. “We took the relays apart, and we still won them.” Lincoln was kicking himself last week for not putting one of his studs, Jeff Burd or Thurlby, in one more individual event at the Delton Kellogg’s Jolene Drum (right) gets the baton to teammate Andrea Polley during the 1600-meter relay Wednesday at Constantine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The KVA’s 400-meter dash champion, Maple Valley’s Jeff Burd (right), shakes hands with runner-up Ryan Herder from Kalamazoo Christian on the medal stand Wednesday evening in Constantine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Matt Ingle leaps over a hurdle in the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race at last Wednesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet in Constantine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) regional which the team lost by half a point. Both won their two individual races, and helped the Lions to victory in two relays on that day. “I decided after Friday night, we weren’t going to take any chances, so, we put Jeff in three individual events and Nick in three individual events and left each of them in one of the relays.” Burd ran in the 800-meter relay, teaming with Morehouse, Hall, and Jimmy Brown for a first-place time of 1:32.70. Morehouse was the only athlete on the day to be a conference champion in all four of his events. He teamed with Trent Courtney, Brad Laverty, and Cody Leinhart to win the 3200-meter relay in 8:30.70. He was the 800-meter run champion on his own, finishing in 2:01.60. “I think (Morehouse) wanted to redeem himself tonight, and I think he definitely did. He felt like he let the team down Friday, but I don’t think he did,” said Lincoln. “Being the champion in the 800, that’s great.” “That was sweet,” Morehouse said of racing to the front of the 1600-meter relay pack, “but the 800 was better though.” The lion boys finished with 169 points. Constantine was second with 106, followed by Delton Kellogg 93, Schoolcraft 74, Olivet 55, Hackett Catholic Central 40, Galesburg-Augusta 39. Parchment 32, Pennfield 31, and Kalamazoo Christian 24. Schoolcraft topped Olivet 165-144 in the girls’ standings to earn a conference championship in its first season in the league. The other win in the relays for the Lion boys’ was by Kennedy, Garrett Reid, Brandon Vaughan, and Brown in the 400meter relay. That foursome finished in 45 seconds, besting Olivet’s team of Cam Colson, Aaron Kelley, Zach Campbel, and Jordan Jones by a tenth of a second. Thurlby was the 110-meter high hurdle champion in 14.78 seconds and the 300meter intermediate hurdle champion in 38.50. He edged Constantine’s Mark Rentfrow in the 110’s by one hundredth of a second. The only race Thurlby didn’t win was the 200-meter dash, where he finished behind Burd. Burd won that event in 22.50, and Thurlby finished in 23.10. The Lions had four boys score in that race, with Brown fifth (23.80) and Kennedy eighth (24.40). Burd won the 400-meter dash in 50.10, and was second to Galesburg-Augusta’s Jordan Kuhse (11.12) in the 100-meter dash. Constantine athletes won three of the five field events. Aaron Wood won both throws, hitting 48 feet 8 inches in the shot put and 140-1 in the discus. His teammate Tom Middlestadt won the pole vault at 13-0. Schoolcraft’s Garner Small was the high jump champion at 6-1, and Delton Kellogg’s Tyler Bourdo won the long jump with a mark of 19-2. The only other boys’ to win races on the track were Parchment’s Stuart Crowell in the 1600-meter run (4:36.90) and Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig in the 3200 (10:20.20). Second place finishes by Delton Kellogg’s Matt Ingle in the 300-meter hurdles (41.20) and Ryan Watson in the 3200meter run (10:26.40) were the top finishes for the Panthers. It was a new personal record for the freshman Watson in the 3200. “That kid, I put him in the two mile earlier in the season because we needed him in the two mile. He has good endurance, and works hard at practice,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. “I said we won’t have you do this at every meet, but we need you to do it today. He’s been doing it ever since, but he’s enjoying it. That’s the good thing.” Behind Schoolcraft and Olivet in the girls’ meet, Pennfield was third with 82 points, followed by Delton Kellogg 79, Maple Valley 66, Galesburg-Augusta 41, Parchment 30.5, Constantine 28.5, Kalamazoo Christian 13, and Hackett Catholic Central 13. Delton Kellogg’s girls had a pair of wins on the day. Katie Searles took the 100meter hurdles in 16.01, and she teamed with Andrea Polley, Jolene Drum, and Hannah Williams to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:17.40. The lone win for the Maple Valley ladies came in the 400-meter dash, where Elizabeth Stewart finished in 1:01.60. Maple Valley’s girls had a solid day in the field events. Stewart was third in the long jump at 14-10.75, behind Olivet’s Kelsey Campbell (15-0.25) and Erika Isham (14-11.25). Schoolcraft’s Alicia Dorko won the pole vault at 10-3, and Maple Valley’s Karlee Mater (9-0) and Stacey Fassett (8-6) placed Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with Thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management and Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Deparmtent, and Local Pharmacies BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MEDICINE COLLECTION! Saturday, May 30, 2009 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Barry County Fairgrounds 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. NEW NEW for MAY 2009: Medicine TAKE BACK Project Help Keep Your Home, Environment and Community Safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY NEW Please try to keep medicine in original contianers but remove any personal identifying information Do not pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! Do not hold on to scrap or junk tires. Bring your items to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste and Medicine Collection! WE CANNOT ACCEPT Latex Paint: when dry it can go to the landfill Propane Tank Commercially Generated Waste Radioactive Material Explosives Electronic Waste Unknown Wastes WE CAN ACCEPT Aqueous acids and bases; oil based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; perscription and over-the-counter medicines, MOTOR OIL (10 gallons per vehicle); automotive batteries. SCRAP AND JUNK TIRES There will be a charge for each clean, scrap or junk tire brought to the collection: Tire Type Standard tires Standard Tire on Rims Truck Tire (16.5” - 19.5”) Truck Tires on Rims Tractor Tractor Tires on rims *Additional charge for soiled or dirty tires Cost $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $15.00 $27.00 For questions or for prices of tires over 19.5” call (269) 945-9516 extension 3-5 77535000 The Panthers’ Ryan Watson (right) chases Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig around the track during the 3200-meter run at Wednesday’s KVA Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) second and third. Maple Valley’s Tiffany Ryan was second in the discus at 90-7, and Nicole Porter was fourth in the shot put at 32-0. Constantine’s Brigette Casselman won the shot put at 34-7, edging out Olivet’s Tiffany Cowell (33-4). Cowell won the discus though with a throw of 104-10. Schoolcraft’s Kendall Dow was the high jump champion, clearing 5-0. The Schoolcraft girls picked up points by winning two of the relays, taking the 3200meter event in 10:19.40 and the 400 in 51.40. The Eagles’ other champions were Krista Broekema, who won the 3200-meter run in 12:13.60, and Carly Scott who took the 100-meter dash in 12.35 and the 200 in 26.20. Other champions in the girls’ meet included Parchment’s 800-meter relay team of Casandra Barnes, Me’azeshia Goiser, Elizabeth Tecca, and Lacee Williams (2:02.00); Olivet’s Kayla Case in the 1600 (5:32.50), Emma Fishnick in the 300-meter low hurdles (45.60), and Katy Barkley in the 800 (2:25.70). Odd years win the 33rd Alumni Game A total of 25 graduates returned for the 33rd Annual Hastings High School Alumni Baseball game on Memorial Day. The odd numbered graduating years won for the second spring in a row, taking an 11-6 victory over the events. The Odds scored three runs in the first, fourth, and seventh innings to put the game out of reach. The Odd team consisted of Roger Byykonen (class of 1987), Aaron Snider (2003), Bob Cole (1999), Andrew Powell (2001), Tyler Jiles (2005), Kevin Davis (2005), Joshua Bundy (1999), Larry Hayes (1975), Ty Greenfield (1999), Andrew Kelly (2005), Mike Garrett (2005), and John Garrett (2007). Terry Greenfield, from the Class of 1966, coached the Evens. His team included Mike Beck (1984), Andrew Courtright (1998), Greg Heath (1988), Mike Hubbard (2002), Brandon Burke (2002), Eric Schiedel (2004), Austin Hurless (2006), Doug Garrett (1978), Matt Moore (1998), Steve Hayes (1986), Shawn Raymond (1994), and Jared Currie (2006). The leading hitters on the day were Heath, Hurless, Davis, Byykonen, Snider, and Bundy. The class of 2005 had the most participants in the game. The largest family returning was the Garretts, with father Doug and sons John and Mike. Pitching for the Odd team were Byykonen, Cole, Snider, Davis and Mike Garrett. Heath, Burke, Moore, Hayes, and Courtright pitched of the Evens. Bat boys for the game were Jason Richardson and Jason Snider. The umpires were Tony Joostberns and Aaron Snider Sr. A catchers’ glove, on loan from the varsity baseball program for the game came up missing at the end of the day. The game’s organizers are eager to have each player and spectator on the look out for the lost item. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-06-04.pdf 0e2df745b6f663e932fd0655a6341e59 PDF Text Text Alumni association holds annual banquet The tale of ‘The Wooden Bowl’ Charlotte 10 runs better than Saxons See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 18 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 4, 2009 NEWS Delton Kellogg custodians have until Friday to reach agreement BRIEFS New school dedication is tonight The new Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School and fellowship hall will be dedicated during ceremonies from 6 to 8 p.m. today (June 4). The school, built by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is located at 888 Terry Lane, next to the church, in Hastings. Friends and neighbors on Terry Lane and the public are invited to attend. The new energy-efficient 4,400-square foot school building replaces two portable units the school has used continuously since Aug. 31, 1981. Dune buggy show is Saturday Jim's Buggy Parts in Nashville and Historic Charlton Park will host the 14th annual Jim’s Buggy Parts Dune Buggy, VW Show and Swap Meet Saturday, June 6, with rain date of Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. for the top vote-getters in a variety of categories. Door prizes, food concessions and activities the kids will be available against the backdrop of the old-time village in Charlton Park. General admission is $5, children under 12 have free admission. Costs are $10 for show spots (includes driver) and $50 for vendor spots (includes one person). For more information, call Cindy at 517-852-9595 or log on to www.jimsbuggyparts.com or www.charltonpark.org. Individual and club sponsorships are still available. Farmers market to have plant exchange June 6 The Hastings Farmers Market will host its Spring Fling plant exchange and landscape demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. People who are interested in participating in the plant exchange are asked to bring a labeled, potted landscape plant and exchange with someone else, take advantage of landscape-related demonstrations and have gardening questions answered by local MSU Extension Master Gardeners . The demonstrations will be from 10 to 11 a.m., and the plant exchange will follow until noon. A raffle will be held at noon, and participants will have their names entered for a chance to win “Barry Bucks.” For more information about the Hastings Farmers Market or the Spring Fling, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454 or e-mail hastingsmarketmaster@gmail.com. Delton Kellogg Board of Education Treasurer Andrew Stoneburner details Delton Kellogg’s budget problems while Trustee Jennifer Bever looks on. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education voted 6-1 to lay off the district’s custodial staff at a special meeting May 28. As a result, the following custodians are scheduled to be laid off July 13: Brian Hill, Cindy Iles, Grace Pennock, Phil Robinson, Cindy Ross, Mike Sparks, Andy Spencer, Susan Stonehouse, Greg Tolles and Larry Wolthuis. Trustee Jason Hicks cast the dissenting vote. A resolution to privatize the district’s custodial staff also passed by a 4-3 vote. As a result, Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea will be allowed to execute a contract with a private company to provide custodial services to the school system. The resolution to privatize custodial services stipulates that the amount of the contract may not exceed $385,000 per year. According to the resolution, Vujea may not execute the contract until Friday, June 5, and also may not execute the contract if an agreement that would allow the school system’s present custodians to keep their jobs can be reached before that time. Treasurer Andrew Stoneburner, Secretary Marsha Bassett, and trustees Elizabeth Matteson and Jennifer Bever voted in favor of the privatization resolution. President Sandra Barker, Vice President Sharon Boyle and Hicks cast the dissenting votes. “I feel the burden of balancing the budget has been cast upon the custodians,” Susan Stonehouse, Delton Kellogg custodian The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m., the board adjourned less than an hour later, with members explaining that they were doing so to attend a graduation ceremony for the district’s alternative education students. More than an hour later, the meeting was called back to order at 8 p.m. SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 2 Commission approves women’s center special-use permit by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing and then Dennison named Alumnus of the Year approved a special-use permit that will allow the Alpha Women’s Center to move from its current location at 136 E. State St. in downtown Hastings to a single-family home located at 838 W. Green St. in the R-2 zone near Pennock Hospital. The motion was passed by a 5-2 vote with Commissioner James Wiswell and Commission Chairwoman Elizabeth Forbes casting dissenting votes and newly appointed Commissioner David Hatfield abstaining. During a planning commission public hearing in April, Hatfield, a resident of Walnut Street, said that while he doesn’t oppose the Alpha Women’s Center, he is opposed to allowing any special uses in the R-2 residential district east of Cass Street. “This use (the Alpha Women’s Center) is as close as possible (to residential), but if you allow one exception, that makes it that much easier for a second, third or fourth, and that will change the character of the street ... I think it sets a precedent that could be very damaging,” said Hatfield. During the public hearing, City Manager and Planning Commission Secretary Jeff Mansfield drew the commissioners’ attention to two letters from Georgia Alexander, dated April 29 and May 19, expressing concern about the number of cars that may be parked at 838 W. Green if it becomes a crisis mentoring home. In response to Alexander’s letters and questions and comments from commissioners, Alpha Women’s Center Director Lois Ozuna stated that at most, there would be three or four volunteers and one employee at the facility and that most of the center’s clients don’t drive. Ozuna had previously cited the foot traffic in the West Green Street neighborhood as another reason the center was interested in the location. “There are a lot of kids walking down to the park or Dairy Queen, and we want to be in an area where kids who have questions will be able to stop in and ask about chastity and other questions or concerns they may have,” she said. Neighborhood resident Dorotha Cooper expressed concern that once “some type of business” was allowed to locate in that area of Green Street, it would start to creep further down the street. City Planner Tim Johnson explained that PLANNING COMMISSION, continued on page 16 Millage rates save residents nearly $150,000 Terry Dennison was named Alumnus of the Year at the alumni banquet by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer According to the Millage Request Report to the County Board of Commissioners, millages levied by Barry County for the past three years were less than what the county was allowed to levy, resulting in a total savings of $143,356 for local taxpayers. The report states that, in 2007, the county’s millage rate was 5.3810, while the maximum allowable rate was 5.4454. According to the report, the levied rates and maximum allowable rates for 2008 are the same as this year’s rates, 5.4230 and 5.4296, respectively. Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said that the fiscal responsibility of Barry County during the economically sound times of the past has allowed area residents to now benefit. “These are tough financial times for most municipal entities, but we’ve been financially conservative, and we’re able to pass on our savings to taxpayers,” he explained. “... I think it would be irresponsible to levy the maximum allowable amount at this time.” Mile-relay titles won by Maple Valley and Middleville Middleville blood drive is June 9 The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, June 9, from noon until 5:45 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services building at 128 High St. in Middleville. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in general good health and present a donor See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Michigan High School Athletic Association Track and Field Finals were held around the Grand Rapids area on Saturday. Barry County athletes won three state championships, competing in Division 2 at Zeeland and Division 3 at Comstock Park. At left: The Maple Valley boys’ 1600-meter relay team of Rob Morehouse, (from left) Jeff Burd, Nick Thurlby, and Josh Hall took the team’s second consecutive title in the event in Division 3, while Burd also won a 400-meter dash championship on his own. At right: The Thornapple Kellogg foursome of Hana Hunt (front), Stephanie Betcher (middle), Cassie Holwerda (back left), and Emma Ordway won the Division 2 1600-meter relay championship in Zeeland. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton Kellogg Class of 2009 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page prepares to ‘lead the charge’ card or positive identification. To register for the local drive, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVELIFE or visit the Web site at redcrossmichigan.org. The American Red Cross is encouraging residents to give blood this summer in cooperation with Meijer by offering a drawing for $500 in Meijer gift cards. Progressive Dems to meet June 10 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Guests need not be a members to attend. For more information, log on to www.pdwm.org. Pleasantview reunion picnic planned Children, parents and school staff who bonded during the nearly 50 years the former Pleasantview Elementary School was open are being invited to attend a reunion picnic at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, on the school’s playground. “It has been a long year,” said Titia Gray, noting that June 16 marks the oneyear anniversary of the vote by the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education to close the rural school. “Please bring your family and a picnic and join us on the playground,” she said. “It will be so nice to see everyone again and give the kids a chance to play together again. We had almost 50 years there, but Pleasantview will never be forgotten,” Gray said. In case of rain, the event will not be rescheduled. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On Sunday, May 31, a graduation ceremony for the Delton Kellogg Class of 2009 was held in the high school gymnasium. With the audience looking on, the ceremony began Library events announced Thursday, June 4: Movie Memories – 5:30 p.m.; book club for adults – 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 5: preschool story time – 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8: craft of the month – 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: toddler story time – 10:30 a.m.; teen game night lock-in – 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10: Summer reading program – 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above at 269- 945-4263. Senior Class President Janet Fase welcomes attendees to the graduation ceremony. with the 118 graduating seniors entering the gymnasium to the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance,” as performed by the Delton Kellogg Symphonic Band. Stewart Schofield, principal of the high school, explained what the ceremony meant to those who were graduating, saying, “I would like to emphasize how important this milestone is to these young people, for it represents 13 years of effort ...” Graduating seniors Janet Fase, Anna Goldsworthy, Hillary Bagley, Mandy Dye, Peter Duquense and Steve Modena delivered a speech on the history of the graduating class that detailed the lessons those in the class learned during their years of schooling. The speech also chronicled those historic moments that occurred while the graduating class was attending grade school, including Sept. 11 and the election of President Obama. Following a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by graduating senior Christina Piper, senior Lauren Knollenberg informed those in attendance that the graduating class’ gift to the high school would be a picture stand that will accommodate 20 years’ worth of composite photographs. Salutatorian Melissa Julian spoke after Piper and Bagley performed Carrie Underwood’s “Don’t Forget to Remember Me.” “I can’t believe we are finally graduating,” First Presbyterian Church honors graduates, awards scholarships Valedictorian Rebecca Zantjer speaks about the struggles and triumphs awaiting the graduating class. Principal Stewart Schofield congratulates the graduating class. Julian exclaimed. “I remember thinking, as a little girl, that it would be forever before I was a senior, but the years have flown by. “... It is our chance to make a difference in society and to do what we love to do,” she said. “Some of us will go on to fight for our freedom. Others will become doctors and scientists, finding cures and saving lives. Maybe some will become writers and have the power to persuade public opinion. Still others may share their talents to entertain us. “We are all in charge of our lives and our futures, and it is up to us take action and make our dreams come true,” she said. Valedictorian Rebecca Zantjer followed Julian with a speech that compared the obstacles facing America’s newest graduating class to the evils that confronted the free world on the brink of World War II. “We live in a world that tells us there is no truth and that those who claim to have the answers are arrogant and must be silenced,” Zantjer explained. “We live in a world that tells us our dreams can never be achieved and that holding ourselves to high standards is illogical. We live in a world that tells us we are apathetic, lazy and worthless and that we are defined only by our income, appearance and perceived intelligence. “These are the voices that taunt us and that can so often cast in high places the same shadows of gloom and dismay that darkened the hearts of kings and lords 69 years ago,” she said. “This is our war, not to defeat Hitler’s army, but to rise every morning and choose to believe that we have inherent value. That there is a truth worth living for. “... It is my sincere belief that it will be my generation who sees the evils of prejudice, conformity and fallacy laid to waste, and I have no doubt that it will be the men and women seated beside me whom you will see leading the charge,” she said. Following a performance of Michael Sweeney’s “Lament and Tribal Dances” by the symphonic band, Superintendent Cynthia Vujea addressed the graduating class. “You are truly an amazing group of young people,” Vujea said. “It’s now time for you to leave the safety and security of the Delton Kellogg school system and to use the talents and gifts that you have developed in order to make a positive difference in the world around you. “Please note that we will miss you, but we hope you will someday come back to Delton to raise your family, work on the farm, or start a local business,” she said. “We are very proud of all you have accomplished, and we wish you well as you pursue your dreams.” Among the graduates and staff at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings are (front row, from left) Amy Kalkman, Chelsea LaJoye, Shali Clark, Ali Howell, Pastor Jeff Garrison (back) Adam Skedgell, Matt Cooley, Becky Mikolajczyk, Jason Baum, Amy Zwiernikowski and Bret Curtis. The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings honored its graduates Sunday, May 24. Nine students participated in the Graduation Sunday service and reception. Pastor Jeff Garrison delivered a special sermon geared toward the graduates and decisions they will be making in the future. Each year, the church awards scholarships to its graduates at the Hastings High School Honors Night ceremony, held on the Thursday before graduation. These scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, positive Christian character traits and involvement in the life of the church. Amy Kalkman and Kathy Carlson presented scholarships to Ali Howell, daughter of Barry and Stephanie Howell; Chelsea LaJoye, daughter of Joe and Patti LaJoye; Becky Mikolajczyk, daughter of Norris and Addie Mikolajczyk and Terri Warren; and Amy Zwiernikowski, daughter of Rick and Jill Zwiernikowski. Kalkman also presented scholarships to Bret Curtis, son of David and Laurie Ann Curtis, at Lakewood High School May 18. Shali Clark, a graduate of East Kentwood High School and daughter of Greg of Cheryl Clark, was the sixth recipient of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Scholarship. Salutatorian Melissa Julian speaks of the many possible courses that students in the graduating class may take. Attendees listen to a speech by Superintendent Cynthia Vujea. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 According to Vujea, the meeting was held May 28 despite the conflict with alternative ed graduation because the custtorking days of notice prior to being laid off. Before the resolutions regarding custodial services were passed, Stoneburner addressed attendees, saying that the district’s 2009-10 budget must be reduced by nearly $2 million for it to be balanced. “As many as 80 percent of Michigan public schools are experiencing declining enrollment and declining finances, however, Delton is unique in that we’re ranked in the bottom 1 percent of the school districts in Michigan for total revenue (received) from the state,” he explained. “Budget projections for the coming year reflect an increase in expenditures and a reduction in revenues ...” According to Stoneburner, the district’s 2009-10 budget takes into account the following assumptions: a decline in enrollment of 80 students, translating to a monetary loss of $585,280 in per-pupil funding from the state; a reduction of categorical funding totaling between $82,950 and $165,900; elimination of the prior year’s $625,000 deficit; contractual obligations totaling $348,291; and a 10 percent increase in health care benefits totaling $198,193. Stoneburner said that on the night of May 27, the board delivered a proposal to the bar- gaining unit representing the custodians which the unit rejected. The proposal offered those who would be working full-time during the 2009-10 school year the opportunity to earn at least 70 percent of their current wages, receive reduced health care benefits and qualify for retirement packages, he said. “... The board of education has met several times with the custodial bargaining group to provide them with an opportunity to come close to the savings that would be realized if we were to sub-contract the custodial work,” he explained. According to a document available at the meeting, Grand Rapids Building Services, Enviro-Clean, Hi-Tec and D.M. Burr have presented final bids in the amounts of $382,920, $382,989, $381,180 and $321,171, respectively, for the providing of custodial services to the district. The same document states that the projected cost of custodial services for the district’s 2008-09 school year is $700,308. In an interview after the meeting, Sheryl Downer, director of finance for Delton Kellogg, said that the expected amount to be paid by the district for custodial services rendered during the district’s 2008-09 school year accounts for the cost of cleaning chemicals, employee benefits and hourly wages. According to Downer, the average custodian for the district currently earns $13.98 per hour. Bob Lathrop, representative of the custodial bargaining unit, said that concessions proposed by the unit were not acceptable to Delton Kellogg’s administration, which requires that the custodians adopt $300,000 in cuts to the budget they currently operate under. “... For our part in negotiations, we’ve tried to meet the needs of the administration by proposing to cut a little more than $200,000 from our current expenditures — that means out of our pockets, essentially. “... Quite frankly, if we meet your $300,000 number, many of the ... custodians will qualify for Medicaid and food stamps,” he explained. Lathrop said that if Delton Kellogg’s custodial staff was privatized, the move would be unique for the district. “We’ve all been doing more with less, by not replacing people over the years ...,” he said. “But, what this school hasn’t done up until now is to privatize and replace school employees with private employees from profit-making corporations.” According to Lathrop, it is incorrect to assume that privatizing the school system’s custodial staff will prevent budget cuts from affecting students. “School is more than just a collection of rooms ...,” he explained. “A school is as much in the community as the community is in the school. Bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, (paraprofessionals), they all spend considerable time with students; they all make impressions upon impressionable kids. “When a Delton Kellogg student interacts with a Delton Kellogg school custodian, they’re interacting with another Delton community member,” he said. “That makes a difference, as a student. It also makes a difference for the school and the community.” Custodian Susan Stonehouse, said the district’s custodians should not be made to single-handedly correct a large portion of Delton Kellogg’s budget problems. “I feel the burden of balancing the budget has been cast upon the custodians,” she explained. Mike Smith, an attendee of the meeting, proposed that every employee of Delton Kellogg accept a reduction in their wages to accommodate those aspects of the district’s 2009-10 budget pertaining to custodial services. “Five percent across the board, and we keep everybody employed,” he said. “Nobody’s going to hurt from a 5 percent wage loss.” High school teacher Connie High echoed Stonehouse and Smith’s comments, saying that in the past negotiations between Delton Kellogg’s teachers and administrators were achieved through teamwork. “... The decisions that we made happened together,” she said. “They didn’t happen behind closed doors. They didn’t happen with a mediator going between rooms. They happened because we sat at a table together.” While many of those attending the meeting spoke of how the custodians could remain employed if their colleagues worked together with them, Boyle said the board has seen little evidence of camaraderie from those working in other positions at Delton Kellogg. “We’ve negotiated with different groups for the last 10 months,” she said. “During that time, every group has known, at certain points of negotiations, that we were sending out (requests for proposals) and accepting bids (for custodial services), and not one of those groups offered a cut to us.” In a June 1 interview, Vujea said that she contacted the union and non-union leaders who represent every group of employees in the district, in an effort to arrange an agreement wherein all of the school system’s staff members would accept decreased wages in return for the continued employment of Delton Kellogg’s custodians. A limited number of representatives have replied to her query, she said. “I’ve heard from some of them, but I have not heard from all of them,” she explained. �Page 3 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Alumni Association holds annual reunion and banquet Dennison named Alumnus of the Year by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Saturday evening, 325 Hastings High School alumni, family and friends gathered for the 122nd annual Hastings High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet, held in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Events began at 5:30 p.m. with class reunions throughout the building. At 6:30 p.m., Donna (Goucher) Brown from the Class of 1962 opened the program by welcoming the alumni and their families and friends. Representatives from the Lawrence J. Bauer Hastings American Legion Post 45 posted the colors and Norm Barlow (Class of 1959) led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation. After dinner was served, Brown introduced the evening’s toastmaster David Wallace of the Class of 1959. “David grew up in southern Barry County. As a sixth grade student, he came to Hastings schools from a one-room school, riding a school bus everyday like many people in this room. His classmates may remember him in many ways, but most likely as the mayor of the high school Norm Barlow gives the invocation before dinner is served. Nola Edwards honors Hastings teachers past and present and conducts a roll call of classes. in their senior year,” said Brown. After high school Wallace attended the University of Michigan, graduated in 1963 and began his career in education as a high school teacher. He later earned a master’s degree in political science and a Ph.D. in education. Wallace taught at Wayne State University and Kansas State University. In the late 1980s, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he served as director of the Christa McAuliffe Institute for Educational Pioneering, a national educator leadership program named after the teacher killed in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. Wallace established a national team of educators, business people and researchers to work with teachers, administrators and policy-makers across the country and around the world. He also has worked with military officers and educators in the Department of Defense School System. Wallace and his wife, Phyllis, are members of the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., and have volunteered their time to help families in poor communities in South Africa, Eastern Europe and Thailand. Wallace introduced Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee, noting that he first met the head of the district when he was a student in the 1950s — after he had accidentally broken a window to the office with his head and trombone case. Next, 1965 Hastings High Alumnus and veteran Barry Wood read two poems, one honoring veterans who put their lives on the line to protect their country and another honoring the families they left behind. Nola Fisher Edwards (1958) then took the podium and honored all of the teachers past and present and then conducted a roll call of classes beginning with the Class of 1931, represented by two alumni: Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, who at 94 was the oldest graduate in attendance, and Ruby Bares. After the roll call, it was time for the Response of Classes. In keeping with tradition, a representative from the most recent graduating class was the first to speak. Carmen Burlingame, representing the Class of 2009 said, “When I was trying to figure out with what I was going to say today, I kept thinking about the meaning of this celebration and how I would be talking to the alumni of Hastings High School. Then it hit me. I, too, am an alumni of Hastings High School and have been for the past eight days. It’s still a Toastmaster David Wallace introduces a guest. concept that I find unfathomable. It still doesn’t seem real that I won’t be coming back to school here in this very building this fall. “Standing amongst my classmates last Friday, all of us in our blue gowns, I felt a great sense of pride. I am one of the few and fortunate to say that I grew up in Hastings and that I got the best education there is. In the years to come, I look forward to coming back to the school to sit in your seats and reminisce about the memories that my classmates and I share. And I know that one thing will never change be it now or 50 years from now — it’s always going ‘to be a great day to be a Saxon!’” Laura Jaynes responded for the Class of 1984, Mickey (Swan) Cousino for the Class of 1969, David Logan for the Class of 1959, (which marked its 50-year class reunion Saturday evening), Jane (Whitmore) Arnold the Class of 1954, Pat (Harrington) Leckrone the Class of 1949, Ken Miller the Class of 1944, and Jean (Harrington) Kimmel the Class of 1939. Terry Dennison, from the Class of 1958, tap-danced his way to the podium when he was called forward to receive the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. “When Nola Fisher Edwards (secretary of the Hastings High School Alumni Association) rang my doorbell and told me that I had been selected the Alumnus of the Year for 2009, I immediately said, ‘Can I sing and dance?’” said Dennison. “Nola’s reply was, ‘The alumni board thought you’d ask that, and the answer is no — you have to give a speech.’ I hope the board members will forgive me for dancing up to the podium because that’s what I do; I sing and dance. “For 31 years, I was known as teacher Terry Dennison, and for the past 10 years, I have been called dancer Terry Dennison.” Dennison said he is proud to be a member of the late Herbert Moyer’s “Six Year Club.” During high school, Dennison appeared in four operettas and sang tenor with the Singing Saxons. After high school, he attended the University of Michigan for five years where he studied social studies with an emphasis on geography and earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. While a student at U of M, Dennison was a member of the U of M Voice Choral Union and sang Handel’s “Messiah” every December and along with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with guest singers every spring. Moving to Niles in 1963, Dennison began his 31-year teaching career. He was named Niles Community School’s Teacher of the Year in 1982-83, the only time the district held the competition. Dennison has been to Europe 25 times, visited nine countries in Africa, toured Russia, China, Australia, New Zealand, and 47 of the United States. He also was a tour planner and escort for a many years. After retiring in 1994 and returning to Hastings in 1998 to live with his mother, Dennison began volunteering at the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA). He has served on the COA Board since 2002. He also is a member of the board for the Thornapple Players, Movie Memories and Milestones, and the History and Preservation Association of Barry County. Dennison has been the choreographer or lead dancer for all 10 musicals by the Thornapple Players since the local acting troupe was established in 2000. Dennison also has appeared in musicals at the Circle Theater in Grand Rapids and The Revue, formerly in Vermontville. He has appeared in a television commercial for Uptown Cleaners in Grand Rapids, portrayed a school teacher in a film entitled “Dreamer: The Movie.” Dennison has tap-danced on the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II, at the Judy Garland Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Minn., and Macy’s Tap-OMania in New York City five times. He was also the opening act for Three Men and a Tenor when the group appeared in Hastings in 2003. Jim Maurer leads the alumni in song. Carmen Burlingame, a 2009 graduate of Hastings High School addresses her fellow alumni. Dennison collects movie costumes and Broadway memorabilia which have been featured on television, radio, newspapers and magazines. His collection has been displayed in Grand Rapids museums, and Dennison also gives tours through a museum he has created in his home. Dennison founded the Movie Memories and Milestones film club at the Hastings Public Library, which features classic films from the 1930s through the 1960s. He also has helped to start a newspaper called “Reel Revue.” Dennison said he was very proud to accept the award and said he was pleased that his mother, Marleah (Swift) Dennison (Class of 1939) and his aunt, Maxine (Swift) Goodyear Jean Kimmel reminisces about the Class of 1939. (Class of 1934) were there to share it with him. “Judy Garland has a line in ‘The Wizard of Oz” that sums up the yearning that all of us feel deep down and the line is, ‘There’s no place like home,” he said. “Of course ‘home’ can refer to your actual house or to the town where you grew up. I’ve always been proud to say that I’m from Hastings, Michigan. Hastings may be a small town in size, but it is big in small-town values, and those values can make for a wonderful life. I’ve told my mother many times that I feel that I have lived a charmed life. “I loved my childhood years, my years in the Hastings schools, my 31 years as a teacher in Niles ... my extensive travels and my life since retiring in 1994,” added Dennison. BANQUET, continued on page 7 The Hastings High School Class of 1959 gathers in the school’s library before the banquet for a 50th class reunion. (Photo courtesy of Pictures Perfect Photography by Karen VanDenBerg). Seventh graders hit the town, with tools in tow Hastings Area School Superintendent Rich Satterlee greets the alumni. Hastings Alumni Association President Donna Brown welcomes everyone to the 122nd Hastings High School Alumni Banquet. Seventh grade students at Hastings Middle School recently helped clean up the parks around Hastings. Students helped spread wood chips, pick up garbage, rake, paint and basically spruce up Tyden Park, Fish Hatchery Park, Bob King Park, Tangletown, 3rd Ward Park, 2nd Ward Park and the Mayor’s Bridge. “This tradition started in over 10 years ago — we have enjoyed this partnership with the city,” said teacher Cheryl Goggins. “It is important for the students to learn the value of community service, and the parks continue to benefit from the student’s hard work. The students get an incredible amount of work done in just one day. We are very proud of their efforts.” These two girls picking up leaves at Bob King Park were among many teens who spruced up parks throughout town. Barry Wood recites a poem honoring veterans who gave their lives to defend the country. This group of seventh graders helps spread shredded bark at Tangletown. Not only did the seventh graders clean up the parks, but an additional task was given to a small group of sixth graders. “About 35 sixth grade Saxon Pride Club members went out for a half a day on May 8th and painted fire hydrants in the neighborhoods around the middle school. In three hours, these sixth graders painted over 100 fire hydrants,” she added. “We were lucky to have staff members from HMS, parents and some high school helpers from the Community Service class help supervise. We would love to expand the project next year, but we will definitely need parent help if we do. Painting can be messy work!” �Page 4 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Missile defense system needed To the editor: Probably the most disturbing and unreported story coming out of the election is the Democrat’s plan to cut back on our missile defense system; especially since Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia would deploy Iskander short-range missiles on the Polish northeast border along the Baltic. America is vulnerable and desperately needs an anti-missile defense in place soon. As disastrous as a nuclear explosion in New York City would be, a modest Scud missile fired off shore and detonating say over an American city would effectively put an end to the U.S. as we know it. With virtually all electronics wiped out, it would be every man for himself in terms of food, shelter and civil behavior. It’ll never happen? I wouldn’t bet on it, and God help us if it does. Carl Swanson, Delton Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. The tale of ‘The Wooden Bowl’ At J-Ad Graphics, we print a number of papers from around the state. In one of our customer’s papers, The Hamtramck Review, the editor wrote in his weekly column recently about a story that had been passed on to him. It’s a tale about life’s lessons to which we all can relate. Mike, the editor, mentioned in his comments that after reading it for the first time, the story brought tears to his eyes. I’ve known Mike for several years, and I know he’s not the kind of person who easily tears up. The story was especially meaningful to me this week, for I spent a couple hours on Saturday morning with a good friend who is bedridden due to recent surgery. Then, Sunday afternoon, my wife and I attended a wake for a man I met only once, but his wife has worked in our Battle Creek Shopper News office for many years. Whether you’re visiting the sick or attending a wake or a funeral for someone you know, life goes on, but there always are lessons to be learned by involving yourself in these special situations. The Tale of the Wooden Bowl I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl, tomorrow, a week from now, or a year from now as you experience the lessons and how they might impact your life. The story goes like this: A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table each night, but the elderly man’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped his glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. “We must do something about Father,” said the son. “I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating and food on the floor.” So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather’s direction, he sometimes had a tear in his eye as he sat all alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The 4-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with scraps of wood on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making?” Just as sweetly, the boy responded, “Oh, I’m making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.” The 4-year-old smiled and went back to work. But the words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening, the husband took Grandfather’s hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days, he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled or the tablecloth soiled. It seems like a simple story, but it has a great deal of meaning. The couple forgot how lucky they were to have their father still with them. Granted, his frailties were causing them more work, but at some time in their lives, they each had caused their parents or someone in their lives some difficulty. Yet, I’m sure at the time who ever was involved felt it was just part of their responsibility to do the right thing and help as best they could. It’s so easy to forget how important a relative, friend or acquaintance may be in our lives that we sometimes take the relationship for granted. In Mike’s column, he mentioned how you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage or tangled Christmas tree lights. He went on to mention that regardless of the relationship you may have had with your parents, relatives or a special friend, you’ll miss them when they’re gone. Don’t take these opportunities for granted. Life is precious at any age. Because we find ourselves so busy in our daily lives, it’s easy to put off visiting the sick or attending a wake or a funeral. But to the family, it’s an honor to know you care enough to be a part of their lives when they need you the most. In a recent Banner on the street opinion poll, we asked people if they had any words of wisdom for our high school seniors as they complete another stage of their lives, only to start a new one. Most of the comments were about “make sure you find something you really enjoy.” That’s one of life’s most important lessons: doing things you value, treasure or find meaningful and enjoying the people around you. Whenever possible, you should reach out and touch someone. People enjoy a human -touch, a firm handshake, a warm hug or just a friendly pat on the back. My Dad always said, “People like to be acknowledged,” and he spent a lifetime putting their names, faces and accomplishments in print. That’s what he said we do week after week, covering our communities — the good and bad, the births and deaths, the successes and some failures; it’s what we do as community journalists. I’ve learned a lot of life’s lessons from my parents, friends and growing up in a small community. I can say for certain that I enjoy what I do every day, and I still have a lot to learn. Seniors prepare to rally in Lansing June 24 Thousands of Michigan seniors are expected to attend a special rally in Lansing planned as part of Older Michiganians Day, Wednesday, June 24. Health care, transportation, housing and fraud awareness are just some of the topics. Seniors are looking for special legislation to protect them from fraud and abuse. According to a report released by Michigan Public Radio, the growing population of people 60 and older is expected to reach 22 percent of the state’s population by 2020. As we continue to experience sluggish economic conditions leading to government cuts across the nation, senior programs will suffer as well. Now that many citizens are reaching their golden years, it’s a shame that we’re changing the rules of the game, putting more pressure on seniors’ economic stability and their families. Fred Jacobs Vice-President, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Metaldyne files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Metaldyne Corp., which has a plant in Middleville, and its United States subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The filing does not include the company’s non-U.S. entities or operations. Asahi Tec Corp., Metaldyne’s parent company based in Japan, is not part of the Chapter 11 filing. The Metaldyne plant in Middleville is closing Aug. 31, as reported in last week’s Banner. The local plant has 87 hourly and 23 salaried employees. Three weeks ago, Metaldyne announced that 30 employees were being laid off due to Chrysler’s decision to close its production facilities. Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for transportation-related Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. powertrain and chassis applications including engine, transmission/transfer case, wheel end and suspension, axle and driveline, and noise and vibration control products to the motor vehicle industry. “Metaldyne filed bankruptcy because its current liquidity, lease costs and debt load are not sustainable in the United States under the incredibly low industry volumes and uncertainty in the automotive sector,” the company said in a generic letter to government officials. The tight credit market also was cited. “The majority of Metaldyne’s plants are not going out of business,” the letter said. In connection with its Chapter 11 filing, Metaldyne, with headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., has entered into two non-binding Letters of Intent to sell a majority of its assets as going concerns under a court-supervised sale process under the Bankruptcy Code, What do you think of nominee? President Barack Obama last week nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Justice David Suter on the U.S. Supreme Court. Do you think this is a good nomination? If you had the chance, what question would you ask the judge? according to a press release. The letters are considered initial bids. Additional bids will be sought. RHJ International and The Carlyle Group, two well-respected private equity firms, have separately submitted letters of intent to purchase different portions of Metaldyne assets. RHJI has a majority stake in Asahi Tec, Metaldyne’s parent company. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 5 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State cuts continue to impact county road commission by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the May 26 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, Bradley Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, delivered the road commission’s annual report for 2008. According to Lamberg, funding for the road commission has been negatively impacted by the recent decreases in money available from the Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF), a fund in which all state revenue from gasoline taxes and license plate fees are deposited. “The biggest piece of our funding comes from (the MTF),” he said. “It is getting less and less each year, due to not the tax rate, but due to the amount of fuel consumed, as well as the number of vehicles registered in Michigan ...” Lamberg said that because of a variety of factors, including decreased funding and increased costs of oil-based materials, the road commission is not able to perform much of the work that area roads require. “... The gap between what needs to be done and what can be done continues to grow and is now at approximately $6 million,” he explained. “... As this gap widens, the average person will begin to notice it.” In an interview after the meeting, Lamberg said severe weather that plagued the area last summer caused just over $1 million in damages to county roads. But such damage has not had a significant effect on the road commission’s funding difficulties. According to Lamberg, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has refunded the road commission for much of the repair work to amend that damage. The road com- mission is still making repairs, and FEMA will continue to help fund those efforts, he added. During the meeting, Lamberg said the road commission received more than 22 percent of its regular funding last year from local townships. Funds from townships are primarily used to maintain roads during summer, he said. “That’s what keeps us afloat and alive in Barry County and allows us to provide the services that we provide,” he explained. “Without those funds to do that work, we would be having to use some more of our funds ... to do that work, thereby decreasing and cutting services throughout the rest of the year.” Lamberg detailed the work performed on area roads by the road commission last year, saying that the organization deposited 47,000 cubic yards of gravel, sealed almost 37 miles of cracks and administered just under 70 miles’ worth of sealcoating. Noting that the state tax on gasoline is 19 cents per gallon and has been since 1997, Lamberg said the road commission provides an economical service. “We happen to think it’s a pretty good deal ... if you look at what the average person spends for roads compared to a variety of other services,” he explained. In other business, the board approved a motion to spend $4,233 from its Community Development Block Grant fund on the emergency installation of a well at 7511 Guy Road in Nashville. The board approved a proposal to spend $32,148 from its vehicle fund on the purchase a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. A motion to spend $21,898 from the board’s building rehabilitation fund on the installation of a negative air pressure cell in the Barry County Jail also was approved. In an interview after the meeting, Board Chair Michael Callton said that the negative air pressure cell will prevent potentially harmful airborne substances originating from within the cell from coming into contact with people outside of it. The board also approved of a motion to award the Village of Middleville a grant in the amount of $5,000 to be used for projects relating to parks and recreation. After the meeting, Callton explained that the board previously awarded similar grants to the Village of Orangeville and Yankee Springs Township and is currently working toward awarding a parks and recreation grant to the Village of Nashville. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. St. Rose awarded YAC grant for playground equipment This spring, St. Rose fifth grader Laura Brasseur wrote a grant application and submitted it to the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation for new playground equipment including basketball hoops with nets, jump ropes, hula hoops and more. YAC members awarded $742.84 to the school because this equipment would be used by many children over several years. This year, YAC had only $6,000 to award and tried to fund projects that would impact children and activities across the county. Pictured (from left) are Jennifer Richards, YAC member Kayla Vogel, Laura Brasseur and St. Rose teacher and assistant principal Sally Dreyer. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hastings Middle School announces honor roll Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2008-09 school year. An * indicates a 4.0 grade point average. Sixth grade Natalie Anderson, Selinda Arechiga, James Avery, Hannah Bagley, *Jared Bailey, Kaitlyn Bancroft, Matthew Banister, Kathleen Beauchamp, Nicholas Beauchamp, *Peter Beck, Samantha Beck, *Karan Bhakta, Bethany Bridgman, Aaron Bronson, *Robert Carlson, *Marshall Cherry, Cheyenne Childers, Christine Clark, Ronald Collins, *Damon Cove, Ashley Cranmore, Chelsea Craven, Tyler Cunningham, Riley Cusack, AArron Davis, *Sarah DeBolt, Autumn DeMott, Samuel Eastman, Codey Eatherton, Brandi Ellwood, *Caleb Engle, Drew Engle, Kaleigh Gaertner, *Erin Goggins, Selene Gonzalez, Logan Gray, Brandon Gray, Bradley Hall, Alec Harden, Evan Hart, Laura Hause, Skyler Henion, Benjamin Herbstreith, Amy Hobert, Nicole Hunt, KC Hunt, Tyler Hyland, Atricia Johnson, Lucas Johnson, *Michael Johnston, *Ryan Johnston, David Kaczmarczyk, Nicholas Karn, Shyanne Kill, Jesse Kinney, James Kubek, George Lane, *Abigail Laubaugh, Skyler Lesh, Kayla Loew, Avery Lomas, Kaylie Lumbert, Mackenzie Maupin, Kelly McCarter, Grace Meade, Abby Miller, Chancelor Miller, Travis Miller, Jay Molette, Mackenzie Monroe, Sarah Norton, Jessica O’Keefe, Taren Odette, Mariah Pearlman, Draven Pederson, Zachary Pennington, Haleigh Pool, *Adam Post, *Jacob Pratt, Alexis Price, Aaron Price, Devin Prieur, Braxton Prill, Christina Ramsey, Mary Rea, Erica Redman, Jaleel Richardson, Samantha Schullo, James Senard, Carol Shakespeare, Jacob Sherman, *Caleb Sherwood, Elizabeth Shilton, Alexandrea Shumway, Sarah Sixberry, *Jason Slaughter, Victoria Smith, Alexis Smith, Drew Stolicker, Mackenzie Teske, Ryan Thornburgh, Samantha Traister, Levi Trick, Maxwell Troutman, Alyssa Turashoff, Deanna Turashoff, Parker Tyson, Clay VanderKodde, *Naomi VanDien, Abby VanDiver, Andrew VanDiver, Karlee Vaughan, Samantha Wezell, Drew WhiteTebo, Amanda Woodmansee, Christa Wright. Seventh grade *Sarah Alspaugh, *Lauren Arnett, Cassandra Baker, Rebecca Barnard, Matthew Birman, Logan Bleam, *Grace Bosma, Mitchel Brooks, *Katherine Brown, Brianna Buehler, *Mikayla Calvert, *Abigail Campbell, Dayton Carter, *Marshall Christiansen, *Logan Clements, Mackenley Clisso, Mark Crum, Katherine Cybulski, Margeau Donavan, *Anna Ellege, Kinsey Elliott, *Raven Gaiski, *Mitchell Gee, Lennon Gildea, *Effie Guenther, *Devin Hamlin, *Emily Hayes, *Ethan Haywood, Taylor Horton, Michelle Howlett, Gabrielle Hubbell, Lanie Johns, *Matthew Johnson, Kylie Johnson, Michaela Kalmink, *Stephen Kendall, Samantha Kobe, Kristen Lancaster, *Alyssa Larsen, *Suzannah Lenz, *Caprice Lowinski, Brody Madden, Whitney Martin, William McKeever, Zachary McMahon, Alexandra Mills, Alexander Morgan, *Marlee Morris, Zackary Morrison, *Kylee Nemetz, Levi Nicholson, Jacob Oglesby, Alison Porter, *Marko Rabe, Saska Radulovic, Nicholas Schaefer, Rachael Senard, McKayla Sheldon, Brieanna Sheldon, Laura Shinavier, *Joseph Smith, Brad Smith, Mara Speer, Daniel Sprague, Ashley Stanton, Nathan Stephens, Trista Straube, Kaylee Tapscott, Allison Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Hannah Tebo, *Anne Teunessen, Logan Teunessen, *Shelby VanderMel, Dexx VanHouten, *Connor von der Hoff, *Kailyn Wales, Ashley Weinbrecht, John Wilcox, Zachary Wilcox, Amanda Wilgus, *Carson Williams, Monique Williams, Aubrey Woern. Sixth grade Samantha Ackels, *Kaitlin Allan, Emma Anderson, Sarah Banister, Logan Barrett, *Ian Beck, Richelle Bell, Zane Belson, Branden Bentley, Morgan Birman, David Born, Kaeleigh Brown, Dylan Bursley, Jessi Buschmann, Taylor Carter, Damon Carter, Gregory Case, Calvin Case, Alexander Cherry, Maxwell Clark, Kenneth Cross, Chelsea Culp, Leah Czinder, Amber Delcotto, *John Dinges, Christopher Dittman, Luke Domke, Christopher Doxtader, Sidney Dudley, Amber Dunkelberger, Michael Eastman, Chelsea Eldred, Kathryn Endsley, Christopher Feldpausch, *Todd Fox, John French, *Victoria Fueri, *Kathryn Garber, Cassey Glumm, Erin Gray, *Mackenzie Hammond, *Kelsi Harden, Eric Hart, Damian Hartke, Desirae Heers, Luke Heide, Hannah Herbstreith, Emily Hodges, Stefan Horvat, Chase Huisman, John James, Megan Kidder, Autum King, Danielle King, Melinda Kloosterman, Matthew Kloosterman, Ben Kolanowski, *Edward Kosta, Trisha Krammin, Melinda Lancaster, Christopher Laurenty, Callan Lenz, Raven Lyttle, Jordan Mack, Ethan Mahmat, *Sarah Main, Christine Maurer, Jennah McCoy, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Branden Miller, Jordan Morrison, Cody Newton, Zachary Olson, *Sarajean Osterink, Alexandria Owen, Faith Pearlman, Stevie Pennepacker, Thomas Peurach, Autumn Phillips, *Amber Pickard, Robert Pohl, Shelby Price, Rachel Quillen, Michael Racine, Leslie Raymond, Brandon Redman, Nichole Redman, Bradley Rivett, Corey Robins, Olivia Rose, Amanda Sarhatt, Cody Schaendorf, Nathaniel Schaendorf, Tori Schoessel, Brandon Secord, Collyn Shaeffer, *Glenda Shultz, Joseph Siska, Travis Sixberry, Isaac Smith, Amber Snore, Samantha Stover, *Jacob Swartz, Christopher Sweeney, Zachary Taylor, *Cinthia Tebo, Bret Thomas, Tyler Thompson, Jeffrey Todd, Katylynn Wallace, Sadie Walsh, Brianne Whiteman, *Hannah Wilgus, Tyler Williams, Brant Wilson. Happy th Birthday June 4, 2009 Mary Linne Baker BARBARA SWIFT Wife • Mother • Sister • Friend • Educator • Artist 75 We June 5, 2008 You have been gone a year and we miss you so much. Gone are the smiles and strength your laugh and caring touch. We aer trying our best to move on as you asked. But try as we may it’s no easy task. you! 77535519 You’re invited to… We know you are sharing your talents and laugh maybe some cards and even a glass. With all our freinds and family that have previously passed. Michael F., Michael R., Arron J. Come check out our New Summer Menu The Patio is Open Live Music on the Patio Thursday, June 4th Matt Foresman 6 to 10 pm rain call Friday, June 5th Pete Trappen 7 to 11 pm rain or shine South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com Congratulations to 2009 Sarah Jane Heney on your graduations from Calhoun Area Career Center and Delton Kellogg High School. Sara received the Jack Korff Scholarship from the 21st Century Health Careers Program. She received a bronze cord for a 3.31 GPA at DKHS. She also recieved the Betty M. Root Scholarship. Sara plans on attending D a v e n p o r t University to pursue her nursing career. We are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck. Love, Grandma & Mom 77535511 Congratulations to the 2009 Hastings High School Graduates Katy Fluke Kyleigh Sheldon 77535458 Allison Eaton Tyler Kalmink Congratulations to all of our graduates �Page 6 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner METALDYNE, continued from page 4 will no longer continue its economic support for Metaldyne. “We are grateful for the support Asahi Tec has provided since it purchased Metaldyne in 2007, particularly in connection with how Asahi Tec helped us to eliminate approximately $400 million of debt from our balance sheet,” said Thomas A. Amato, Metaldyne chairman, president and CEO. Metaldyne was highly leveraged before being acquired by Asahi Tec. Since the acquisition, Asahi Tec has contributed to the significant de-leveraging of Metaldyne, from its original debt of just under $1 billion to longterm debt today of less than $600 million. “Unfortunately, despite this significant debt reduction, the impact from the macroeconomic environment of declining industry volumes, a tight credit market and the uncer- tainty in the marketplace were simply too large to overcome without a broader in-court restructuring,” Amato said. The decision to file under Chapter 11 came despite extensive restructuring initiatives implemented by Metaldyne over the last 17 months, including significant cost reductions with an annualized value of $100 million and the completion of a bond tender offer which contributed to the de-leveraging of Metaldyne, the press release said. Worship Together… of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Softball at Cheney Field. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group. Saturday - Youth Group to Cedar Point; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Monday - 9 a.m. VBS!; 6:30 p.m. Softball at Barry County Christian. Tuesday - 9 a.m. VBS! Wednesday - 9 a.m. VBS! Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Dorothy G. Kurr Farrell C. Anderson HASTINGS - Frances Elizabeth Keeler, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 at Flower House Adult Care in Nashville. She was born February 19, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Fern (Prosser) Blivin. Frances attended Star Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. Frances was married February 5, 1942 to Robert V. Keeler and he preceded her in death July 10, 1998. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for more than 30 years and retired in 1981. Some of the things that Frances enjoyed were camping, knitting, crocheting, baking, playing the organ , and listening to the old time country western music. She was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Frances is survived by her son, Bert (Kay) Keeler of Hastings; her grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Keeler of Hastings, Steven (Julia) Keeler of Mulligan, JC (Michelle) Keeler of Hastings; nine great-grandchildren; her daughter -in-law, Susan Keeler. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; a son, Earl in 2005 and a brother, Robert Blivin. Memorial contribution would be appreciated to Barry Community Hospice. Visitation will be held Friday 11:00am until service time. Funeral services will be held Friday June 5, 2009 @ 12:00pm at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N M43 Hwy. Pastor Donald Brail officiating, burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Dorothy G. Kurr, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Saturday May 30, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born August 11, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Melvin and Frances (William) McKibbin. Dorothy has lived most of her life in Hastings. She was employed by S&H Green Stamp and C&B Discount in Hastings. Dorothy enjoyed reading, crocheting, and sewing. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was married August 27, 1947 to Thomas E. Kurr, he preceded her in death September 23, 1987. Dorothy is survived by her children, Kevin (Teresa) Kurr of Hastings, Pam (Stu) Sanders of Hastings; her grandchildren, Shannon (Anne) Kurr, Shane Kurr, Kelly Kurr, Kevin Kurr II, Katilyn Kurr, Karey (Kevin) Potter, Jessica Sanders (Alan), Derrek Kurr; greatgrandchildren Marissa, Kelsy, Kyle, Aubree, Kaiden, Grace, Rylee; step-great-grandchildren Alec, Max, Zach, Jessica, and John; three half sisters, Mary, Maureen and Cindy; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas Kurr Jr. and a sister, Doris. Funeral services were held Wednesday June 3, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Farrell C. "Duke" Anderson, age 92, of Hastings, went to his Lord on Monday, June 1, 2009. He was born on May 1, 1917 in Alto. Farrell attended Freeport Schools, graduating in 1935 from Freeport High School. Farrell worked as a lathe operator for E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 42 years, retiring in 1982. Wanting to keep busy, he then drove bus for Barry County Transit for several more years. During his younger days he enjoyed playing golf, and throughout his life always listened and watched Detroit Tiger Baseball. Farrell was a charter member and past Exalted Ruler of the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He served as Exalted Ruler for the 1976-77 Lodge year and was also club manager for several years. He was preceded in death by his father Farrell Anderson in February 1917, his mother Vivian Anderson in 1989, his aunt Corrine Gless in 1978. Farrell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellyn; sons, James (Marsha) of Houston, Texas, Mark (Gwen) and granddaughter, Kacy of Hastings, and daughter, Martha (Don) Ford of Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to the Michigan Elks Major Projects, Elks National Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held Monday, June 8, from 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:30am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net). •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Thomas Allen Greer Carol Renee Cranmore GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Holy Trinity - June 7 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Summer Schedule Begins. Graduation Reception after late service. Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Frances Elizabeth Keeler 77353089 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Area Obituaries MIDDLEVILLE - Carol Renee Cranmore, of Middleville, died at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on May 31, 2009 at the age of 47. Carol was an avid animal lover, horse breeder and gardener. She is survived by her husband, Carl; stepdaughter, Kristen Cranmore; mother, JoAnne Hofman of Middleville; sisters, Marta Viergever of Gun Lake, Heather (Carl) Reed of Middleville; mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Betty and Bob Knoll; father-in-law, Jerry Cranmore; sister-in-law, Carol Pattisen; niece and nephew, Amanda and Patrick Reed as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter N. Viergever. Funeral services for Carol will be held Friday at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church of Middleville, 111 Church St. with Pastor Scott Manning officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 24 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Horse Haven. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com <http://www.mkdfuneralhome.com> . Bruce Fountain MOUNT JOY, PA - Thomas Allen Greer, 61, died of ALS, Friday evening, May 29, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA. He was born to Faith Welker Greer and the late Robert Greer on July 11, 1947 in Pontiac. Despite the partial loss of one leg at age 7, he was an avid horseman throughout his life. He was a member of Kal Val Saddle Club and won over 100 ribbons, including a trophy for Grand Champion in barrel racing. He worked as an offset pressman for both Doubleday Brothers and EPI Printing of Battle Creek, MI. He loved University of Michigan football, country music, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by two daughters, Karen (Aaron) Schwaab of Woodstock, IL and Michelle (Terrence) Koudelka of Elizabethtown, PA, who was his primary caregiver in the last year of his life. He is also survived by his mother, Faith Welker Greer of Avon Park, FL; three siblings; brother, Timothy Greer of Portage, sister, Robin (Robert) Frohlich of Dowling, and brother Daniel Greer of Delton; three grandchildren, Kristofer Koudelka, and Natalie and Julia Schwaab; and many nieces and nephews. Notably, survivors also include his two best friends, Ike Mellema, and his loyal horse, GR. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Greer. Karen and Mikki would like to thank all of his friends and family who gave from their heart during his time of need. Your kindness and generosity were appreciated. A memorial graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. at East Hickory Cemetery in Hickory Corners, with Rev. Jeff Worden officiating. A reception following the service will be held at the home of Daniel Greer, 11725 Cobb Rd in Delton. For information, please contact WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton at (616) 6235461. Contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation, Michigan Chapter - West MI Branch Office, 678 Front Street, Suite 159, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. MIDDLEVILLE - Bruce Fountain, age 76, of Middleville went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 29, 2009 after a courageous battle with emphysema. Mr. Fountain was born on February 19, 1933 in Bitely, Michigan, the son of James Cletus and Dorothy (Chilcote) Fountain. He was raised in Big Rapids and graduated from Big Rapids Public Schools where he lettered in football and track. He graduated in 1951 and attended Grand Rapids Beauty College. On December 29, 1956 he married Phyllis (Wegner) Fountain. He was self-employed at Fountain’s Beauty Salon for over 20 years and worked at Constructive Sheet Metal for several years as a pipe fitter. Bruce was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He is survived by his daughter, Beth (Walt) Gulch; sisters, Sherry (Floyd) Herring, Barb (Mario) Centa, Ann (Robert) Stepp; brother, George (Betty) Fountain; grandchildren, Nicole and Jessica Gulch, Tiffany (Matt) Rudd, Jeffery, Tabitha and Linda Fountain; two great-grandchildren; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He is also survived by special nieces, Kim Williams and Kathy Stafford; and niece and nephew-in-law, Paula and Dave Cochran and their families and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; parents, James Cletus and Dorothy (Chilcote) Fountain; son, Jeffery; brothers, David and Dale; sister, Fannie Beth Fountain. Bruce served his country in the US Army and retired from the National Guard in 1961 as a Second Lieutenant. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. Funeral services was held Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE . Burial will be held Thursday June 4, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Curtice Cemetery in Bitely. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Circle of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Middleville) or Pennock Hospice. ��Page 8 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Monday, June 8, the women of Central United Methodist Church will have a mystery trip which includes lunch at Turkeyville and a garden visit. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church will hold their annual picnic at the home of George and Kathy Carpenter on Goodard Road in Sebewa Township. Plans are well under way for the annual chicken barbecue to be held July 10. Mark your calendars now for that event, the 54th to be held by this group. Also next week, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Visitors are always welcome. Mary, Mary, How does your garden grow? Gardens are growing speedily. Snowball bushes are in full bloom. Lilacs are past their prime. Peonies are about to pop forth, but Robin and Pat Bartlett have pink peonies in full bloom. Beauty bushes are coming into their prime. The farmers’ corn is showing green rows after a later planting time than usual. Greenhouses have a lot of traffic planters. Tulips are pretty much finished, but anenome plants are now showing their bright colors. Ted and Phylis Armstrong were surprised recently to see in their magazine from “Cappers,” published in a Western state, a print and brief story about Alice Hoffs. She was shown at the piano playing accompaniment for her daughters Carol Bos, Louise Peppel and Jayne Cummings singing in a trio. The original story was in a Holland newspaper soon after Mrs. Hoffs 107th birthday anniversary in late February. Mrs. Hoffs is a resident of Friendship Village on Drake Road, Kalamazoo. Louise and Jayne lived in Holland and Carol lives in California with her pastor husband, Robert Bos. Lake Odessa Community garage sales are to be held this week Saturday, June 6. This year there are no flyers, but those having sales were urged to place individual ads in Lakewood News. Darwin Bennett has received word of the death of his aunt, Beatrice Natalie (Barker) Hawkins. Mrs. Hawkins had reached the age of 105. She had moved to Arizona 66 years ago. Her late husband Glen is the man who founded the Siesta Bowl, in the 1970s. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by son, Ronald, and his wife, Helen; a sister, Marge Faust, of Phoenix; nieces and nephews. She was born the daughter of George C. and Lottie Barker near Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by her husband; her siblings, Gerald Barker, Thelma Hancock, Wanda Trombly and Ardis Stokke. Her burial clothing was her official Siesta gown. Course helps leaders understand diversity by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Over three months, more than 20 leaders from across Barry County met to learn about diversity in workshops led by Ulysses Dixon, a retired police captain and founder of Dimension Group Consulting. Dixon served as captain of the training Leadership Barry County Director Jennifer Richards and diversity trainer Ulysses Dixon discuss the importance of welcoming a diverse community for the economic health of Barry County. (Photo by Patricia Johns) division of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety and was a charter member of the National Law Enforcement Cultural Awareness Association. He also on the State of Michigan “focus” group on cultural diversity. His goal in the local program was to focus on understanding diversity to include both race relations and cultural diversity. Even though Barry County is not racially diverse, it can be very important for the economic survival of businesses in the county to understand and be welcoming to both racially and culturally diverse shoppers and purchasers of services within the county, he said. In March, Dixon concentrated on helping the group understand values and how a diverse population may define and work toward those values. In April, the group looked at multi-culturalism including differences in religion, customs and family structure. The course concluded May 29 with a session on prejudices and stereotypes. Dixon discussed the truth about stereotypes and how they stay alive. He defined diversity as “the differences between people represented by race, gender and age as it relates to their own values, beliefs and attitudes.” Prejudice is “a preconceived judgment or opinion, expressed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge is obtained.” Racism, he said, is “a belief that race is the primary determination of human traits and capabilities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.” Bigotry is “intolerance of any other point of view, belief or opinion that is not one’s own.” Discrimination, he explained, is “acts or attitudes based on prejudice.” In talking about stereotypes, the group discussed how these can be both positive and negative images or views of certain people, races or ethnic groups. The function of a stereotype is to justify or rationalize a person’s conduct. Sometimes there may be a kernel of truth, but this can become a distorted “fact.” Dixon also talked about the stereotype that “The Jews control all of the banks.” This is an over-generalization, Dixon told the group, since “per capita there are fewer Jews in the DIVERSITY, continued next page Held at Hastings High School Football Field Session 1 June 15th-17th Session 2 August 3rd-5th Time: 4:00-5:00pm Grades 4th-12th Registration Deadline: June 1st Friend questions how toDearhandle betrayal Annie: I am good friends with “Jack and Jill,” who have been having marital problems in the past year. Both developed relationships outside the marriage. Jack has ended his extramarital affair, and I was under the impression that Jill had ended hers, as well. But I recently found out she is still talking to this guy. She met him online, and he lives 1,000 miles away with his parents in Canada. He’s only 18, and Jill is 26. She swears they are just friends, but the things they chat about are not exactly platonic subjects. Jill tells me she knows it isn’t right and understands what she is risking, but she’s made no effort to end this inappropriate relationship. I feel caught in the middle. I don’t want to tell Jack what I know, and I don’t want to see either of my friends get hurt. I worry about them and hate that Jill continues to lie to me about stopping her online affair. I know what’s coming down the road. The longer she carries on like this, the worse things will be when they end. What do I do? — Still Friends Dear Still: Nothing. You are not responsible for Jill’s poor choices, and obviously, you have little influence on her decisions. She’s going to have to take her lumps the hard way. You don’t have to blab to Jack, but you also shouldn’t cover for Jill and lie on her behalf. Simply spend less time around her and let her know why. Dear Annie: Recently, an e-mail correspondence between my mother and sister somehow ended up in my inbox. I can only assume it got there by mistake because it was full of criticism and hurtful comments about my family. The saddest part is that I had no idea either of them had issues with my wife or the way we raise our kids. My wife has been the only saving grace. She was able to calm me down and help me deal with the pain. She read the e-mail, deleted it and made sure I said nothing about it to my mother or sister to avoid damaging the relationship permanently. We are supposed to celebrate July Fourth with my extended family. I’d like to go and enjoy the day, but fear I might slip and say Like Mom said, ‘somebody’s gonna’ get hurt’ Dear Annie: My wife and I have two beautiful children aged 4 and 2. My wife’s sister is married to a man who always feels the need to play rough with the kids. “Joe” wrestles with them, picks them up and spins them around, pretends to fight over toys, etc. On the surface, this might sound normal, but the results have been unnerving, including broken furniture and hurt and crying children. This past Easter was the breaking point. I observed Joe fighting with my 7-year-old nephew over a toy gun, and the boy ended up shot in the eye with a foam dart. I went ballistic. The boy’s parents and my sister-in-law have forced this “man” to promise not to roughhouse with the kids anymore. I guess my question is, does this sound like something that could possibly be resolved with a promise? Should we insist Joe see a therapist or avoid him altogether? — Angry in Massachusetts Dear Angry: Joe sounds like an overgrown child who never learned to control himself. (There also may be some unresolved hostility toward children.) He may want to do better, but it will be difficult, and the children’s safety must come first. If the kids are getting poked in the eye, Joe should be forbidden to play with them or touch their toys. Period. He can play with the adults like the rest of you. Alcoholic tells father he’s not to blame Dear Annie: This is for “California,” the man who lost his son to alcoholism. My heart goes out to him. Believe me, there was nothing he could have done to help. I was an alcoholic for 20 years. I would sometimes stop drinking because the person I was dating wanted me to, but I would always start again. I used to pray I could walk beyond a liquor store on the way home. Sometimes I walked in my door and went right back out to get a six-pack of beer. I might go out three or four times a night. Twice, I let a cigarette burn through my fingers because I was drunk and fell asleep. I’m lucky I never burned the house down. I finally reached the point where I could not stand myself and got help from God, but it had to come from within. — St. Charles, Mo. Dear St. Charles: We appreciate your efforts to help “California” understand that he is not at fault. Bless you for caring. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. 77534799 The purpose of this camp is to help athletes and anyone interested in fitness or sports to improve performance and reduce injury. Every athlete knows success is achieved as a result of hard work and dedication. Improvements in speed, agility, strength and coordination can often make the difference between success and failure in athletics. Our camp includes various drills and circuits focusing on these key factors. Camp SPEED helps athletes achieve their maximum potential in a safe, efficient environment. *Fee includes both sessions, t-shirt & water bottle* something about the e-mail or engage in a conversation that might not be appropriate for a family gathering. What should I do? — Stressed-Out Son Dear Stressed: It is not unusual for family members to criticize each other, especially inlaws, in private. (You and your wife have probably done the same.) No one is looking for trouble, which is why Mom and Sis would never dream of saying these things to your face. We know your wife was trying to spare you, but it might be better to discuss this openly. Tell your mother and sister that you saw the e-mail and are disappointed they harbor such negative feelings, but you hope you can all get past it. In order to salvage the relationship, you must find a way to forgive them. Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. Eric S. Leep, D.O. James L. Horton, Jr., D.O. Dr. BRAD MASSE Improve speed, power, coordination, body awareness and explosive strength Camp Fee: $30.00* 06692460 Dear Annie: I’ve been in an off-and-on relationship with “Denise” for seven years. We were high school sweethearts and attended the same college. A lot of the strain on our relationship can be attributed to her family not approving of our interracial romance. In fact, for years Denise was afraid to tell her father about us. Due to this, I have no relationship with her family. Recently, we embarked on our careers and bought a home together. I think her dad is starting to come to terms with our relationship because I’ve been invited over for some family functions. However, I have not accepted any of the invitations. It’s too hard for me to forget about the past and some acts of discrimination that led to embarrassing situations. I also question the sincerity of these invites and whether I am being offered them out of some feeling of obligation. I love Denise immensely and would like to marry her some day, but it’s difficult with all this tension hanging in the balance. What should I do? — B.B. Dear B.B.: It serves no purpose to keep Denise’s family at a distance. They are making an effort to get to know you, and it will be better for everyone if you participate in this endeavor instead of holding grudges. Her family members may have behaved poorly in the past, but they cannot change their ways if you don’t give them the chance. Vow to accept the next invitation. Put on your best face and greet them as if you are starting from scratch. Denise will appreciate it. Unintended e-mail enrages son To register, please contact: Jeff Tinkler at Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. Phone: 800-596-1005 269-945-1696 E-mail: JEFFT@hoc-mi.com Past slights keeping boyfriend away G E N T L E FA M I LY D E N T I S T RY Building A Gorgeous Smile With A Gentle Touch For The Entire Family • • • • Accepting New Patients Your Comfort is our #1 Concern Same Day Emergency Appointments We Accept Medicare Plus Blue • Insurance Billed For You • Financing Avail. and Evening Hours Offered • Bleaching Special $200 �Page 9 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Early pioneer tells of trip west (part VII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After leaving the ford on the Platte River where so many had crossed to the north side, we had no trouble finding good grass and water for the next 300 miles. We continued on the south side, travelling on a level plain, near the river, with hardly a tree of any kind or size growing on the banks. The only fuel we had was what we could gather from the driftwood, which had floated down from the mountain during the freshets, and the dry buffalo excrements, called “buffalo chips” which we gathered and which made a very fine fire. When about 100 miles above Fort Kearney we met some 1,500 Sioux Indians returning from a bloody fight they had had the day before with the Pawnees. They were all mounted on ponies, finely painted and decorated with feathers, and carried their bows, arrows and shields with fresh scalps hanging from their lances. The Indian who had taken the largest number of scalps had the honor of riding at the head of the column and one would say from his appearance that he was the happiest red man on the plains. These Sioux claimed they had fought a great battle and had whipped the Pawnee, but at the same time they seemed to be in a great hurry to get across the Platte River into their own country. Before we reached the South Platte River, our road became very sandy and the soil so poor that grass grew only near the river. It was very hot and dry. Suddenly, without any warning, we saw an immense cloud of dust bearing down upon us from the west. Our captain promptly took in the situation and ordered us to turn our teams around so that they faced to the east, to run our wagons close together, chain the wheels and set the brakes. Before we had completed these preparations we were in the midst of one of the severest sandstorms I ever witnessed on the plains. The wind blew at least 50 miles an hour, carrying the sharp hot sand with such a velocity that neither man nor beast could face it. The storm did not last over 10 minutes, and our train suffered little damage from it. But we passed several trains that day which had been badly damaged. Wagons were blown over and great numbers of horses and cattle stampeded, while several men were injured and two were killed. We assisted in helping those who had suffered. It was due to the experience and knowledge of our captain that we were brought safely through that brief but terrible storm, as it was admitted by all that our train was right in its path. This storm delayed us several hours, compelling us to camp that night on the east side of the south fork of the Platte, which heads in the Colorado Mountains near Pike’s Peak, and upon the banks of which the city of Denver was later built. At that time, no white man knew of the presence of gold or silver in the Colorado Mountains for no one had yet dared to penetrate and prospect them. We camped on the river bank for the night, expecting to cross the ford the next morning. The day had been the warmest we had had since leaving the Missouri. Our roadometer registered 520 miles from St. Joseph which distance we had covered in 31 days. So far we had met with but few storms to detain us. Our captain had told us of the terrific thunderstorms he had been through two years before when passing over the same route, and said that the sandstorm of the morning was a sure sign of the approach of a heavy thunderstorm. He was very anxious to cross the South Platte River before this storm came, since a heavy rain would make it unfordable, and gave us orders therefore to be be ready to cross at sunrise. Before midnight the predicted storm burst in all its fury. There was neither timber nor bluffs to break the force of the wind which blew with such velocity as to raise the water from the river-bed and drench our camp with the river spray in addition to the driving rain. Imagine the continuous roar of thunder, the livid flashes of lightning gleaming through the mist and spray of water that stood out against the inky darkness of the night and you will have some conception of the dismay that the storm brought to us as we lay in the frail shelter of our covered wagons. When the storm ceased, the guards who had been with the cattle and horses came in and reported that our stock had stampeded. When daylight came our cattle were nowhere to be seen. Three out of our 10 horses also had either broken their picket lines or pulled up the iron pins and left with the cattle in wild flight. Captain Smith said that the stock would halt as soon as the storm had passed and accordingly some of us mounted our ponies and set out in search of the lost animals. We had no trouble in following their trail and found them quietly feeding in a valley about 10 miles from camp. Our cattle and horses were mingled with hundreds of others and it was evident that it would take time to pick them out. A few of the cattle had been killed and many more injured in the stampede. That afternoon, a meeting of the owners was held to consult as to the best way to separate the stock of each train from the herd. The rain of the previous night had already raised the river so that it could not be forded for at least three days, and Captain Smith advised leaving the cattle undisturbed for that time, saying that they would probably separate by themselves if left alone. The party took his advice and agreed to leave the stock at the valley 10 miles from camp until the river could be forded with safety. True to our captain’s prophecy, the oxen, cows and ponies of our train came together before the end of the three days, and we brought them into camp in better condition to continue the march than before, since the long rest and good feed had done them much good. Several men were drowned in attempting to ford the river on the third day after the storm, but on the fourth day, we took our train over without accident. From this point to Fort Laramie, on Laramie River, we had good roads and good feed for our stock. (To be continued) Nashville EMS director’s contract not renewed; others resign by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The position of EMS director for the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville district is vacant after a board decision Thursday night. Rod Crothers, EMS board chairman, said the contract of Tina Fein will not be renewed for another year. Crothers said Fein is an atwill employee who can be dismissed with or without cause. At the special meeting, Crothers asked if there was a motion at the table to extend Fein’s contract. Receiving no reply, the motion died. Earl Wilson was then asked by his wife and board member Lorna Wilson to escort Fein to her office to clean out her desk. Asked what the motivation is for not renewing Fein’s contract, Crothers later said, “Basically, the board had lost confidence in her leadership ability going forward.” Fein had been the director since April of 2006, and the decision to not renew her contract was not an easy one, said Lorna Wilson. “This decision did not come lightly,” she said Friday. “Was it an easy decision? No, it was not.” Fire Chief and son of Lorna and Earl, Bill Wilson submitted his resignation from EMS service at the meeting and Assistant Director Sarah Harton also turned in her resignation. The position will be advertised in the near future to fill the vacancy. Heidi Wight was appointed during the meeting as interim director until the position is filled, explained Crothers. Wight is the supervisor and was the subject of a suspension which she had appealed to the board. In a closed session Thursday night, the board decided that the suspension was inappropriate and it was lifted, said Crothers. Citing the closed meeting, Crothers said he could not go into detail about the reasons for the initial suspension. When asked if a suspension against Wight had been lifted at the meeting, Lorna replied, “I have no comment on that at this time.” Lorna also replied no comment concerning what the board is looking for in a new director and said they are going to take a look at both the contract and job description before posting the position. Crothers said the board will review the contract before hiring a new director but is looking for a candidate with good leadership qualities who can keep the operation running smoothly. At the meeting, resignations were turned in from other employees, though Crothers wouldn’t go into detail until after all members of the board have reviewed the resignations. They will be covered at the next ambulance board meeting Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in the Castleton Township Hall, said Crothers. Investment ideas for newlyweds June is a popular month for weddings. If you’re getting married this month, you have a lot to think about, but after the wedding — well, you’ll have even more to think about. And one of those topics should be your investment strategy. In these days of economic uncertainty, it’s important that you and your spouse make investment decisions today that will help you reach your long-term goals. Of course, the investment process can seem confusing to just one person, so you might think it will be twice as difficult for the two of you. But that’s not necessarily so. You can launch an investment strategy that can serve you well throughout your lives together by following these few basic steps: • Identify your goals. When you start out, you may have short-term goals, such as saving enough for a down payment on a house. As you move through the years, your goals will become longer-term in nature. For example, if you have children, you might set a goal of helping them pay for college. And you will need to establish a goal of saving for retirement. Your first step toward achieving all these goals is identifying them. • Commit to regular investing. When you begin your careers, you and your spouse may not have a lot of disposable income, but you still need to commit yourselves to putting aside some money each month — even if it’s only a small amount — for investment purposes. If you each have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) plan, contribute as much as you can afford. • Reconcile your investment styles. You and your spouse may have different orientations toward investing. By nature, you might be an aggressive investor, while your spouse could be more conservative, or vice versa. This divergence does not have to be a problem, but you should communicate your preferences clearly to each other when choosing investments together. If you and your spouse each compromise a bit, you can come up with a joint portfolio that works for both of you. At the same time, when you each have an account, such as a 401(k), you may not want them to look alike by containing duplicate investments. Instead, consider building portfolios that complement each other and that can help fill in any gaps that exist in your joint investment strategy. • Be co-managers. You probably know many married couples in which one spouse handles all the finances and investments. This isn’t necessarily a good model to follow. You and your spouse will benefit if you both are familiar with your investment situation and capable of making decisions. Nobody knows what the future will hold, and if one spouse suddenly finds himself or herself in charge of the family finances, with no preparation, it can lead to troubles. By following these suggestions, you can make long-term investing a rewarding part of your marriage. And the sooner you get started, the greater those rewards can be. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.12 +.20 AT&T 24.84 +.33 CMS Energy Corp. 11.85 +.54 Coca-Cola Co. 49.66 +2.45 Dow Chemical Co. 18.73 +1.79 Exxon Mobil 72.92 +3.11 Family Dollar Stores 32.52 +1.20 Ford Motor Co. 6.41 +1.01 First Financial Bancorp 8.74 -.44 Intl. Bus. Machine 106.83 +1.81 JCPenney Co. 30.87 +4.11 Johnson & Johnson 56.21 +.95 Kellogg Co. 44.58 +.60 McDonald’s Corp. 60.38 +1.54 Pfizer Inc. 14.98 -.04 Sears Holding 67.35 +9.50 Spartan Motors 10.35 +.56 TCF Financial 13.61 +1.20 Wal-Mart Stores 49.93 +.07 Gold $984.40 +31.10 Silver $15.96 +1.36 8740.87 +267.38 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.4B -- DIVERSITY, continued from previous page banking industry than Gentiles.” He talked about the persistence of stereotypes supported through media and mass communication. With new technology, some stereotypes can fill computer screens in no time and can do great harm. He encouraged the class to not allow stereotypes to simplify perception or even justify hostility of those different from themselves. Leadership Barry County Director Jennifer Richards said the topic was appropriate. 77535272 “We thought this was an important class to offer. The impact of diversity in the community is often not well understood,” she said. Richards noted that while there may be little racial diversity in the county, there is definitely economic and cultural diversity. She also added that it was important for residents to understand the diverse world that exists outside of Barry County. Leadership Barry County holds the eightweek Leadership Barry County course begin- ning in January of each year. The Professional Development Series presents “lunch and learn” classes each year, as well. Anyone who would like to learn more about Leadership Barry County may contact Richards at 269-945-0526. �Page 10 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Family activities are part of ‘Cerulean Warbler Weekend” in Hastings area A tiny, rare blue and white bird is the central focus of Michigan Audubon’s “Cerulean Warbler Weekend” June 5-7 at several locations in Barry County. The event is open to the public and geared to appeal to families, kids and, of course, “birders.” Weekend activities include bird watching tours, nature hikes, workshops, a pancake breakfast, and family activities. “Birdwatchers of all skill levels – from beginners to skilled amateurs – will find something new during Cerulean Warbler Weekend,” said Thomas Funke, resident manager of Michigan Audubon’s Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary near Hastings and conservation director of Michigan Audubon. The Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary will be the location for activities on Friday, June 5. The sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Road, approximately five miles southwest of Hastings. Professional nature photographer, Jonathan Morgan, will instruct a Morning Dew Photography Workshop at 8 a.m. Bird watchers will look and listen for the Cerulean Warbler during a 9 a.m. tour, led by Funke. Participants will learn about the history of the Otis Farm Sanctuary and future plans during a free cookout at 12:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring canoes and kayaks for a float down Glass Creek at 2:30 p.m. The day will conclude with a 7 p.m. guided tour in search of Henslow’s Sparrow, a bird that was just recently added to Michigan’s Endangered Species List. Pre-registration is required for the photography workshop. The registration fee is $20 for Michigan Audubon members and $25 for non-members. All other activities on Friday are free of charge. On Saturday, June 6, activities will be held at the Outdoor Experience Camp of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Kalamazoo, which is located at 2451 Erway Rd., approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Hastings, next door to Michigan Audubon’s Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary. Saturday will kick off with a hot breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast is free of charge, but donations are encouraged (funds raised help support the Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo). Guided hikes through Cerulean Warbler habitat will be conducted at 7:30, 8:15, 9, and 9:45 a.m. A Family Festival will get underway at the camp at 10 a.m. with games and activities provided by Michigan Audubon and local environmental organizations. Michigan Audubon also will hold a book sale. The festival will run until 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon workshops include “Take Your iPod Birding,” from 1 to 3 p.m., and “Birding by Kayak” at 2 p.m. Caleb Putnam, National Audubon’s Important Bird Area Coordinator for Michigan, will instruct participants on the latest technology used in birding. Jonathan Morgan will lead the kayaking workshop on Glass Creek. Participants must provide their own kayak and equipment. A limited number of participants will be allowed for each workshop so pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshops is $20 for Michigan Audubon members and $25 for non-members. Saturday, June 6 concludes with a fundraising dinner at the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro in downtown Hastings. A social hour and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6:30. The after-dinner keynote speaker will be Dr. Christopher Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEACH LAKE SEWER DISTRICT TO: The residents and property owners of the parcels below and all other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board has scheduled a public hearing in order to expand the Leach Lake Sewer Special Assessment District for properties in and around Leach Lake within the Township for purposes of engineering costs and construction costs for a proposed sewer system. 77528585 www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Barry County provides quality nesting grounds for the striking Cerulean Warbler, he said. Only about 1,000 Cerulean Warblers are found in Michigan each year. Barry County is one of the few refuges that remain for the bird. “The Cerulean was moved from a Species of Special Concern (a pre-cursor to the list) to the Threatened List,” said Wendy Tatar, Michigan Audubon program coordinator. To register for any of the Cerulean Warbler Weekend activities, contact Wendy Tatar at More than 20 citizens were on hand for the Nashville Dam Committee meeting at the village hall Tuesday, May 26, to see the engineering plans for the Nashville Dam removal project. Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District (BCD), began the meeting by announcing that the drawdown of the millpond had begun. Chris Freiburger of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources provided a summary of river survey data to explain the final design plan for the Thornapple River restoration. The Nashville Department of Public Works (DPW) had opened a portion of the spillway gate on Friday, May 22, following the receipt of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality permit the previous day. A staff gauge has been placed in the channel above the spillway – visible from the Good Time Pizza parking lot – to measure the daily water level, he said. The initial gauge reading was 2.58 feet, and the drawdown rate is scheduled to not exceed .032 inches per day. The DPW will conduct daily water level monitoring and adjust the spillway gate height as needed to manage the drawdown. Scott Hanshue, of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, levels the staff gauge above the Nashville Dam spillway. A permit for the removal of Charlotte’s Maple Hill Dam on Butternut Creek, a tributary of the Thornapple River, also was approved May 23. This project will clear out remnants of the small dam, add two crossvanes and shore up the banks with boulders and fill dirt. DRAWDOWN, continued on page 16 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforesaid special assessment districts created on March 10, 2009 contains the following properties: “a” 08-06-005-001-00 08-06-005-019-00 08-06-005-020-00 McKinney Blok Sandbrook “b” 08-06-005-031-00 08-06-005-034-00 08-06-005-055-00 08-06-005-043-00 08-06-005-048-00 Banash Jasperse Girrbach Holzmuller Boylon & Rewa “c” 08-06-005-053-00 08-06-005-042-00 Wilcox Welton “d” 08-06-005-050-00 08-06-005-047-00 Pratt Emery “e” 08-06-006-032-00 Waste Management and is proposed to be expanded by the following properties: “f” 08-06-005-003-00 RPJ Properties 08-06-005-004-00 Haywood 08-06-005-025-00 Snider 08-06-005-028-00 Harrington 08-06-005-038-00 Segar 08-06-005-049-00 Brewer 08-06-005-051-00 Biek 08-06-005-056-40 Kesler 08-06-005-045-00 Furrow 08-06-005-018-00 Chase 08-06-005-023-00 VanZandt 08-06-005-029-00 Ellsworth 08-06-005-022-00 Lee PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has tentatively declared its intent to make the foregoing improvements and to create the afore-described special assessment districts for the collection of the costs thereof and has tentatively found the foregoing to be reasonable and proper. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the public hearing on the foregoing improvements, estimated costs and the special assessment districts within which such costs are to be collected, will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, within the Township on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, commencing at 7:00 pm. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates, or special assessment districts that may be raised at such hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the plans, estimates of costs or special assessment district at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the project, it will cause a special assessment district roll to be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof and another hearing will be held preceded by notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed and by publication in the Hastings Banner, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Hastings Charter Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need of the same. 08794050 All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, in person or by representative, and to submit comments concerning the foregoing. Hastings Charter Township - Jim Brown, Supervisor 885 River Road, Hastings, MI 49058 - 269-945-9690/888-240-2638 77535040 the Michigan Audubon office (517) 886-9144 or by e-mail at programcoordinator@michiganaudubon.org. For the latest Cerulean Warbler Weekend information, including schedules, maps, and food/lodging options, v i s i t http://www.michiganaudubon.org/cerulean.ht ml. For additional information on Michigan Audubon visit their Web site at www.michiganaudubon.org. Michigan Audubon Society is a 501(C)3 nonprofit charitable trust. Village approves river restoration plan 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Visit our web site for: Barry County is one of the few refuges that remain in Michigan for the Cerulean Warbler, pictured here. Only ab out 1,000 of the tiny birds are found in the state each year. (Photo by Phil Swanson) Nashville Dam drawdown begins Girrbach Funeral Home • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members Rogers from the Avian Biology Laboratory at Wichita State University. Dr. Rogers will share his expertise on the “Natural History of the Cerulean Warbler.” Registration for the fund-raising dinner is required and ticket prices are $40 per person, $75 per couple. Twenty-five dollars from each ticket sold will go to support Cerulean Warbler conservation. On Sunday, May 7 the event weekend will wrap up with a guided bus tour of Barry County birding hot spots, ending at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute with a brunch and short program on Barry County Bird Conservation. The tour and brunch run from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The time frame of the brunch and program is 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bird hiking at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute begins at 12:15 p.m. Registration for both the “Bus Full of Birders” tour and the brunch at Pierce Institute is required. The expense to participate in the “Bus Full of Birders” tour, which includes brunch, costs $30 for Michigan Audubon members or $40 for non-members. For people who would just like to join Michigan Audubon for the brunch at PCCI, the cost is $14 for members and $16 for nonmembers. The Cerulean Warbler was recently downgraded to threatened status by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A Michigan threatened species is any species that is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future, throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state. Destruction of habitat is one of the reasons that this is a Michigan bird in peril, Funke said. Although the Cerulean warbler is relatively small (4 3⁄4”), it requires large parcels of continuous forest to nest. With more than 20,000 acres of protected habitat, Area Obituaries Barbara R. Todd HASTINGS - Barbara R. Todd, age 80, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Hastings, on September 22, 1928, the daughter of the late Leland and Agnes (Kinny) Weaks. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1946. After raising her family, Barb began working at Bradford White in Middleville where she worked until retiring in 1991 after 20 years. She was the wife of Wendell Todd. The couple was married in Hastings, in October of 1959. The couple made their home together in the Hastings area and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this October. Barb and Wendell enjoyed country line dancing with their close friends and family which they did for several years as members of the Michigan Two Steppers dance group. Her annual Christmas party was always something that she looked forward too as a time to entertain and gather with her family and neighbors. Barb and Wendell enjoyed traveling and annually ventured to Myrtle Beach to unwind during the summer months. During these travels Barb was able to enjoy another of her favorite pass times; visiting the casinos. Over the years, she has been to casinos from Michigan to Texas and everywhere in between. It was not uncommon for her to to just "stop in" when she would see a casino advertised while they were on the road. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Wendell; her three daughters, Laura (Marshall) Pierson, Karen (Paul) McClurkin, Molly (Norman) Westrate, and the "other daughter" Karen Lancaster; her sister, Mildred Houghtalin; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter She was preceeded in death by her sisters Virginia, and Geraldine. A Celebration of Barb's life will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 7 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2009 with Pastor Bobbie Weller officiating. The family will receive visitors also on Thursday June 4 from 5-7 p.m. at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �Page 11 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Marshall and Sarah Marshall, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070808-0000643, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ($298,882.37) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 50 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534889 File No. 200.4407 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kurtis S. Brown, Unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171800, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty And 59/100 Dollars ($96,880.59), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 and 15 of the Charles E. Kingsbury Park Plat, Cloverdale Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534746 File #262604F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra S Wilkins, original mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2004, and recorded on October 4, 2004 in instrument 1134886, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($47,688.39), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 22 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535415 File #266765F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. VanderMeer, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 20, 2003 in instrument 1111443, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One And 79/100 Dollars ($251,871.79), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534695 File #262240F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CAL B. HUSMAN and KELLI HUSMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008, and recorded on February 22, 2008, in Document No. 200802220001639, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($163,644.60), including interest at 6.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF CULBERT'S PLAT NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 78, OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77534784 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Simpson and Michaelleen J. Simpson a/k/a Michaellen J. Simpson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2004, and recorded on January 14, 2005 in instrument 1140130, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dollars ($99,707.74), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 102, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534929 File #264159F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy Lynn, an unmarried woman, to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 25, 2002 and recorded March 29, 2002 in Instrument Number 1077380, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($89,834.15) including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2 of James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 5. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 07534794 File No. 280.8310 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on December 16, 2005, by J & K Woodridge Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 19, 2005, in Document #1157947 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four and 36/100 Dollars ($141,464.36), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: All that part of Lot 581 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as: Commencing at a point 16 feet East of the Northwest corner of Lot 581, thence South 132 feet, thence East 40 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence West 40 feet to the place of beginning, except the South 6 feet thereof sold for alley purposes. Commonly known as 136 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months for the date of the sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534898 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 26, 2004, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 31, 2004 in Instrument #1133252 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Seventy Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($73,968.48), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Lot 4, Block 9, H.J. Kenfield’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 537 East Bond Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534704 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25333-DE Estate of Albert G. Krank. Date of Birth: July 27, 1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Albert G. Krank, who lived at 3758 Boyes Road, Barry Township, Michigan died March 28, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kathleen R. Krank, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 2, 2009 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Kathleen R. Krank 3758 Boyes Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 671-5036 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TREASURER IMMEDIATE OPENING Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township, 18 years of age or older Registered Voter Preferred skills: Bookkeeping Multi-Tasking Computer Skills Works well with others Send resume by June 15, 2009 to: Supervisor Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 or fax: (269) 623-3467 77535086 77535513 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Qui Q. Truong and Ngoan Truong, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded February 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176733, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20076 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Three and 35/100 Dollars ($164,303.35) including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77535494 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2633 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Smith, Virginia Smith, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on January 22, 2003 in instrument 1095975, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred SixtyOne And 59/100 Dollars ($110,661.59), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1218 and 1219 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535107 File #180969F02 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2009/2010 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and /or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. The public hearing will be held at 7:00PM on Monday, June 8, 2009 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 27, 2009. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77535391 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on December 30, 2006, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 3, 2008 in Document No. 20080703-0006900 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty One Thousand One Hundred Ninety One and 80/100 Dollars ($81,191.80), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 3, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 378.02 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 30; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East 286.98 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 06 minutes 43 seconds West 264.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 30; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West 271.03 feet; thence South 86 degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds East 213.11 feet to the Westerly right of way line of State Highway M-43; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds East 51.17 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for State Highway M-43 as recorded in Liber 271 on Page 399. Commonly known as 3101 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534709 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, of 2068 Island Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated June 22, 2007, and recorded on June 27, 2007, in Document No. 1182218 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($46,918.17), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10.20%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry and which are described as follows: Unit No. 3, Whispering Pines Estates Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1023989, inclusive and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 12, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. P.P. #08-11-138-003-00 which has and address of 6664 LaFountaine Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. NPB Mortgage, LLC 3333 Deposit Drive, NE DATED: May 11, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-1315 77534860 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, and modified by agreement dated February 18, 2009, and recorded on March 6, 2009 in instrument 200903060002081, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 61/100 Dollars ($159,158.61), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535101 File #237597F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth E Jackson, and A Marie Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2007, and recorded on June 19, 2007 in instrument 1181895, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Forty-Five And 73/100 Dollars ($154,045.73), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1319.03 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233.46 feet; thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road (100 feet wide); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267248F01 77535474 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronda Van Dyke, an unmarried man and Scott Dooley, an unmarried man, Joint tenants with full right of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2006 and recorded July 10, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166975, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($292,767.65) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East along said East line, 400.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continuing South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East 407.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 983.62 feet to the West line of the East Half of the of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West along said West line, 407.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 983.31 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8825 77535489 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rollingview Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137353. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 690.83 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities, for the point of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds West 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 295.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds East 443.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds West 295.00 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement over the South 66 feet of the West 985.83 feet of the South 443 feet of the North 905 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Southeast 1/4, of said Section. The property is commonly known as 3402 Rollingview Lane, Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535048 (616) 632-8000 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by R.L. Bateman Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137354. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence East 38 feet; thence North 25 degrees 48 minutes East 587.21 feet; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 111 feet along the Southwesterly right-ofway line of the railroad for point of beginning; thence North 20 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds East 450.84 feet; thence South 58 degrees 51 minutes East 300 feet; thence South 11 degrees 54 minutes West 443 feet to the Southwesterly railroad right-of-way; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 49.20 feet; thence South 288.15 feet to the South line of Section 11; thence West 308.3 feet; thence North 05 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East 428.84 feet; thence North 62 degrees 49 minutes West to point of beginning. The property is commonly known as 2372 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535053 (616) 632-8000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 7, 2005 in instrument 1142363, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars ($142,099.40), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said section 5; thence 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West section line 122.89 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West on section line 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds East parallel with the North section line 1121.00 feet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West along said Road, 328.00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West 24.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 13.07 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West 362.00 feet (21 rods 15.5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end of a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds West 64.86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 635.25 feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 255.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 79 degrees 37 minutes 24 seconds West 252.92 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535453 File #260809F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 73/100 Dollars ($117,496.73), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267286F01 77535479 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle L. Bivens and Gordon W. Bivens, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006 and recorded November 6, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172408, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 36/100 Dollars ($119,990.36) including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 5 rods of Lots 22 and 23 and the West 1 and 1/3 rods of the South 3 rods of Lot 21, in the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan except the North 10 feet of the South 5 rods of Lot 22, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Except: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, thence South 115 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 1 foot; thence East 27 feet, 3 inches, thence North 1 foot; thence West 27 feet, 3 inches, to the place of beginning. Also: subject to an easement appurtent thereto and to Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except the South 5 rods, and also except the North 2 rods, said easement being for purposes of ingress and egress and garage upkeep, repair and maintenance and being over property being described as: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly village of Hastings, thence South 116 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 4 feet; thence East 30 feet, thence North 4 feet, thence West 30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534956 File No. 241.6361 �Page 13 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on an active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 21st day of May, 2009 the sum of $69,892.23, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP:0804-028-205-000-01. THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 77535420 (616) 527-1750 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bryce Degris and Merrie Degris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2007 and recorded August 1, 2001 in Instrument Number 200708020000394, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Five and 8/100 Dollars ($122,205.08) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds West 1637.99 feet along the South line of said Southwest one-quarter; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 729.97 feet along the West line of the East 100 acres of said Southwest one-quarter to the centerline of Butler Road and the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 1291.53 feet along said West line; thence South 78 degrees 04 minutes 65 seconds East 439.81 feet; thence South 05 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1071.51 feet; thence Westerly 144.52 feet along said centerline along a 360.0 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears South 76 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds West 143.50 feet; thence South 64 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 233.07 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535034 File No. 241.6929 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. Brayton, a married man and Justine A Brayton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2006, and recorded on November 17, 2006 in instrument 1172881, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($82,940.11), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to the South line of Lot formerly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267061F01 77535462 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Racheal Wolfe, an unmarried person, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated October 30, 2008 and recorded November 5, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081105-0010783, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine and 05/100 Dollars ($63,359.05) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 11, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangevile, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a given point designated by a stake driven in the Northeast corner of a small triangular piece of land containing the frame cottage and outbuilding occupied for many years by David Boniface and Fanny Boniface; thence Northwest 184 feet to corner point, being the Northwest corner of the triangular piece of land; thence South 225 feet along the boundary line fence between Robert Kelley and this described property to highway; thence Northeast 200 feet along highway in from of house and lot to place of beginning, this forming a triangular piece of ground approximately 1/2 acres, more or less, being more accurately described by survey as follows: Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East on the centerline of Marsh Road, 207.77 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 172.91 feet to the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East on said 1/8 line, 215.98 feet to the place of beginning. Commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road and the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 2 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds West on said North and South 1/8 line; 215.90 feet; thence North 66 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 17.09 feet; thence South 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds West, 140.05 feet; thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds East, 152.32 feet to the place of beginning. Also described for tax purposes as: commencing at the South 1/8 post of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 02 degrees 33 mintues 05 seconds West, 790.67 feet to the centerline of Marsh Road for point of beginning; thence North 44 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, 313.44 feet; thence North 35 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds East, 79.59 feet; thence South 66 degrees 0 minutes 24 seconds East to the centerline of Marsh Road; thence South 45 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West, 207.77 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 14, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534809 File No. 310.4381 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Curtis and Pamela Curtis AKA Pamela S. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2005, and recorded on April 25, 2005 in instrument 1145364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 54/100 Dollars ($187,226.54), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 450.89 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 292.51 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 47 seconds East, 434.17 feet; thence North 76 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, 103.98 feet; thence South 22 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 495.99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535438 File #261433F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL SCHRUMP and TINA SCHRUMP, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2007, and recorded on August 16, 2007, in Document No. 200708160000974, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($178,924.88), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on June 11, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4; TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 1875.84 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 241.56 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 220.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 275.66 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.23 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. ALSO, COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 2830.93 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 500.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 169.87 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF ASSYRIA ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 312.02 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 2291.58 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 311.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 764.57 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 275.66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 2 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 220.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 241.56 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1375.84 FEET ALONG SAID 1 / 4 LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE EASTERLY 33.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ASSYRIA ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 11, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77534779 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie K. Lucas, husband and wife, to NPB Mortgage LLC, dated May 25, 2006 and recorded on June 13, 2006 in Instrument 1165921, Barry County records and assigned to First National Acceptance Company on September 25, 2008 in instrument 20081006-0009770, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $70,150.66. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 10.95 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: The North 2 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of M37. Also that part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, which line Southwesterly of a line 60 feet Southwesterly of (measured at right angles) and parallel to a line described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 15, which is North 88º 01 minute 10 seconds East a distance of 1254.5 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15, thence South 29º 52 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 800 feet to a point of ending. Also a 1999 Wood Manor #9T420357MAB, which is attached to this Mortgage and made a part of this Mortgage as if fully set forth herein. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale: but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: June 1, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stuart W Buckley and Loretta L Buckley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 200703060002707, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred SixtyOne And 28/100 Dollars ($88,261.28), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535395 File #266565F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Travis Bender and Michelle Bender, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2004 and recorded April 5, 2004 in Instrument # 1124728 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Eighty Cents ($448,317.80) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 18, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: hat part of the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West along the Southerly line of said road to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to the shore of Fine Lake; thence Southwesterly along the shore of said Fine Lake to a point South 51 degrees 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the U.S. Meander Post on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, at its intersection with the West shores of Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees East 136 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 52 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 40 degrees West 7 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 46 feet; thence North 40 degrees East 7 feet; thence South 50 degrees East 46 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section 19, to the Northerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486.42 feet along the Northerly line of said road for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 feet; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West 121.11 feet; thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120.49 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for road purposes described as: commencing at the center of S/07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said section for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 742.70 feet along the Northerly line of a private road to the North line of West Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42.49 feet along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East along the Southerly line of said private road to the North and South one quarter line; thence North along said one quarter line to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3531 West Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 18, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-R4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534939 Our File No: 09-10033 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC 77535469 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill, married and Tara Crespo-O'Neill, married, original mortgagor(s), to Consumers Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072346, and modified by agreement dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on September 11, 2002 in instrument 1087227, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 14/100 Dollars ($106,644.14), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West along the West line of said Section, 385.25 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West continuing along said West line, 385.25 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds East parallel with said West line, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line, 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535365 File #265290F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan Stidham, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2007, and recorded on June 26, 2007 in instrument 1182181, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($110,329.90), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 Feet of the following Parcel in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at a Point on the West Line of Said Section 27, 660 feet south of The west 1/4 Post of Said Section; thence North Along the West line of Said Section 660 Feet to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Said Section; thence South 89 Degrees 47 minutes 0 seconds East Along the East and West 1/4 Line of Said Section 340.1 Feet; thence South 11 Degrees 30 minutes 15 Seconds East to a Point Directly East of the place of Beginning: thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535405 File #266163F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on July 20, 2007, by R & S Enterprises, I, Inc., a Michigan corporation, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 20, 2007 in Instrument #1183181 and re-recorded on October 17, 2007, in Document #20071017-0003153 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Four and 95/100 Dollars ($31,274.95), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly line of Michigan State Trunkline M-79 distant West 803 feet rectangular measure from the North and South _ line of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North parallel with said _ line to a point 100 feet North of the center line of M-79 as measured parallel with said _ line, thence East 83 feet; thence North parallel with said North and South _ line and 720 feet West therefrom to the South 1/8 line of said Section 28; thence East 320 feet; thence South parallel with said North and South _ line of Section 28 to the Northerly line of M-79; thence Westerly along said Northerly line of the place of beginning. The length of redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period will be shortened accordingly. Dated: May 14, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534714 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 1, 2004 in instrument 1124559, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen And 31/100 Dollars ($53,916.31), including interest at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: The West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, except beginning at the Southwest corner of the West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Thence North 101 1/2 feet; Thence East 148 1/2 feet, Thence South 101 1/2 feet, Thence West 148 1/4 feet to the place of beginning. Also, except a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 15, Thence East 148 1/2 feet for the place of beginning, Thence East 115.5 feet, Thence North 101.5 feet, Thence West 115.5 feet, Thence South 101.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534949 File #264384F01 Why Christine Lives United… I think it is important to LIVE UNITED because I believe as a community we have the duty to each other; to empower those who feel powerless, to protect those who can’t protect themselves, to reach out to reach back, and always speak for those who have no voice. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah Porter, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 26, 2008 in instrument 200802260001749, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($144,908.54), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, distant South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West, 1680.00 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence North 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 675.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds West 340.29 feet; thence South 86 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds West 675.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds East along said North and South 1/4 line 340.29 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over the West 33.00 feet for Public Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534741 File #263663F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lori L Hurd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 20071010-0002925, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Eighteen And 28/100 Dollars ($179,018.28), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Northeast 1/4 which is North 00 degrees 00 feet East 200.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of section 21, thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West 360.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East 360.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 feet West 200.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning , subject to highway right of way over Easterly 33 feet thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534911 File #264483F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura A. Jones, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 7, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 200805120005089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 62/100 Dollars ($86,270.62), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; distant North 0 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds West 661.01 feet from the Southeast corner of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West 1316.82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East along said West Section line 330.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535385 File #266080F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen R Bostwick, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instrument 1159245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Grand Trunk (BC) Employees Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine And 48/100 Dollars ($116,999.48), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North quarter corner of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 21, 360.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds East, 1316.81 feet to the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West, along said South line 360.00 feet to the North and South quarter line of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North and South quarter line 1315.92 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535410 File #266822F01 & Volunteer Center Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Brooks and Julie Brooks, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded on February 28, 2003 in instrument 1098605, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($117,285.68), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; distance North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 844.32 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 220.13 feet along said South line; thence North 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds West 800.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds East 220.13 feet; thence South 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds East 800.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bivens Road (Old Highway M-79/M-66). The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535095 File #247022F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Kozan, a married man and Sandy Kozan, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 2, 2005 in instrument 1155617, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Ninety-Three And 56/100 Dollars ($278,093.56), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the South half of the Southwest 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 66 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Colvin's Plat; thence North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 200 feet; thence North 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East, 165 feet; thence North 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 100 feet; thence South 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, 100 feet; thence South 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds West, 165 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535443 File #202372F02 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, June 4 - Wednesday, June 10 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5:00 Open Swim Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim 77535503 GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 14, 2009 All Board members present; County Comm. Gibson, 3 guests. Approved establishment of SAD for 26 properties on Leach Lake. Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Approved 3 year extension to Hallifax Services contract. Adopted amended road recommendations. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77535269 Jim Brown, Supervisor Teen Center: Monday - Friday: 9:00am pm - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm for students; 7:00pm - 9:00pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students �Page 15 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel P. Buerge and Diane K. Buerge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2004, and recorded on April 28, 2004 in instrument 1126569, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 32/100 Dollars ($115,333.32), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1152 of the City of Hastings, thence North 4 rods, thence East 12 rods; thence South 4 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535400 File #266543F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alexandro D. Cazala aka Alex Cazala and Michelle L. Cazala aka Michelle Cazala, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2003, and recorded on August 21, 2003 in instrument 1111539, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two And 35/100 Dollars ($63,422.35), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 15 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 7734944 File #264912F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrin D. Bishop and Amy BishiPlease order payoff figures, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005 and recorded October 17, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154590, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 98/100 Dollars ($325,913.98) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 of Sunrise Shores Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 98. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2885 77535484 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Parish, a single person, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2005 and recorded March 17, 2006 in Instrument Number 1142836, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 61/100 Dollars ($129,367.61) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Castleton, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Commence 1056.87 feet West of the North 1/4 post Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, thence West 461 feet, more or less, thence South 435 feet North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, thence Easterly along the North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, thence North 160 feet, more or less, thence West 75 feet, more or less, thence South 160 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535063 File No. 200.3975 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara S. Holroyd and Russell Elaine Holroyd AKA Russell Holroyd, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 21, 2007, and recorded on May 30, 2007 in instrument 1181139, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-B, Home Equity Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series INABS 2007-B under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated June 1, 2007 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight And 09/100 Dollars ($115,868.09), including interest at 11.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 25 of Northbay Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 32 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535448 File #265547F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 29, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148767, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 72/100 Dollars ($95,384.72) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248502-1400 File No. 285.8488 ASAP# 3109186 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 77534921 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Howell and Stacey K. Howell, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Investaid Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2003, and recorded on September 22, 2003 in instrument 1113863, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 61/100 Dollars ($104,469.61), including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 11, 2009. aid premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 1 of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, Formerly Village of Hasting, According to the recorded plat thereof of recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 14, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534751 File #262748F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas E Lindsey and Wilma B Lindsey, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of July, 2007 in Instrument No. 200707240000107 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Six and 50/100 ($338,206.50), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.070% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Dowling, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: See attached During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 5/21/2009 Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# 3109650 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 77534916 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 14, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, Treasurer Nottingham, Trustees S. Ritchie, and Trustee Miller. Also present were 11 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silent for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes was approved for, Joint Meeting of Barry and Prairieville Township Boards on May 5, 2009 as written, Regular Board Meeting on March 11, 2009 as written, 2009 Budget Workshop on March 23, 2009 as written, and 2009 Budget Hearing on March 30, 2009 as corrected. Correspondence by Trustee Miller regarding letter received from Lana Langone. Public comments were received regarding Crooked Lake Weed Assessment. Assessor Report was received. Zoning Administrator Report was received. Parks’ Board report was received. Barry County Commissioners report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Motion passed to Prairieville Pine Lake Fire Department to purchase ten sets of Globe Fire Boots and five I-Com Pager/Radios for no more than $5,555.00. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as presented. 2010 Census was discussed. Mission Statement for Prairieville Township Board was discussed. Green Gables contract was approved. Lease of Township Property on Enzian Road was approved. 2009 Grand Marshall for Memorial Parade of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Osborne, Sr. was approved. Approval of Trustee Miller to Southwest County Development team. Public Comments received. Board Comments received. Meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77535382 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford E. Fox and Marcia Fox, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2003 and recorded May 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104315, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee relating to the Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($55,829.10) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the South one-half of Lot 3 of Block 6 of A.W. Phillips Second Addition to the Village of Nashville, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535028 File No. 213.2761 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Norman Arnie amd Jaylyn Arnie, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2005, and recorded on February 22, 2005, as Instrument Number 1141668, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred Ten Dollars 34/10 ($184,210.34) including interest at the rate of 8.434% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 1:00 PM on June 11, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the Wildwood Road and the centerline of an unnamed North-South stream, said parcel lying approximately 1050 feet Southwesterly along the centerline of Wildwood Road from the intersection thereof with North line of said Section 3, thence Southwesterly 259 feet along the center of Wildwood Road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning, thence Northwesterly 330 feet at right angles to Wildwood Road to the centerline thereof, thence Northeasterly 259 feet along the center of said road, thence Southeasterly 330 feet at right angles, thence Southwesterly parallel with Wildwood Road to the place of beginning. 9641 Wildwood Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: May 14, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave., Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 335-9200 77534774 Our File No. 241.00052 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the placement of approximately 365 tons of hot mix asphalt paving in the 800, 900, 1000 and 1100 blocks of North Michigan Avenue. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00am on Monday, June 15, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publically read aloud. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED DID-HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING North Michigan Avenue.” Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and make a determination on the establishment of a final assessment roll for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2009. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77535393 77535467 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner PLANNING COMMISSION, continued from page 1 while the planning commission could change local ordinances to allow businesses on Green Street, it had no intention of doing so. “The term, ‘business,’ is not applicable to us because we don’t sell or exchange,” said Ozuna, noting that the Alpha Women’s Center is a nonprofit organization. Ozuna also noted that the center had a tentative verbal agreement with Pennock Hospital to allow them to use the hospital parking lot. She also said that the home would only be used 20 to 30 hours a week and predominantly during daytime hours. Commissioner Sylvia Treadwell said she would like to hear what neighboring property owners thought about the proposed hours of operation. Stan Wilkins, who owns the property in question said that he talked to Don Mawer, who owns the home located at 409 Cass, directly behind the proposed center “He doesn’t seem to mind,” said Wilkins, who also noted, “About the suggestion to put up a six-foot privacy fence or evergreens, Mr. Mawer said he would prefer the fence since trees keep growing.” Treadwell pointed out that there wasn’t a lot of room between 409 Cass and 838 Green and wondered about the aesthetics of putting up a six-foot privacy fence. Johnson noted that whether a privacy was installed was, “a judgment call based on site conditions.” Like Treadwell, Forbes expressed concern about the center’s hours of operation. “I thought you said earlier that you would operate overnight and on weekends,” said Forbes. “That will be limited by you,” said Ozuna, noting that the amended zoning ordinance stipulates that the planning commission has the right to determine hours of operation for a crisis mentoring home in the R-2 District. “You’re not going to be open after 8 (p.m.)?” asked Hastings Mayor and Planning Commissioner Bob May. “I may stay later to do paperwork or stop in to pick up diapers. I usually pick them up and deliver them if someone needs them,” said Ozuna. “There will be no training workshops over the weekend?” asked Forbes. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale Garage Sale Mobile Homes ESTATE SALE, 9042 M-43 HWY, 1 MILE NORTH OF DELTON. LOOK FOR SIGNS. SAT., JUNE 6TH 9AM-4PM. VINTAGE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES. TALL WALNUT BARREL TOP SECRETARY W/INLAY, WWI LETTERS & PAPERS, SESSIONS WALL CLOCK, INGRAHAM BRACKET CLOCK, ANTIQUE CLOTHING & HATS, BAVARIAN & HAVILAND LIMOGES PORCELAIN, DEPRESSION GLASS, FENTON GLASS, TURNED WALNUT SEWING BOX, FURS, CELLULOID PHOTO ALBUM, COSTUME JEWELRY, SILVER-PLATED, ROUND DINING TABLE W/4 LEAVES & PADS, CANED MAPLE CHAIRS, TEACUP COLLECTION, LINENS, QUILT LOOM, LONG SPINDLE PORCH BENCH, DRESSERS, MIRRORS, MAPLE ROCKER, PAIR BRASS TWIN BEDS W/MATTRESSES, LADIES QUALITY BRAND CLOTHES & SHOES, WASHER & DRYER, MISC. HOUSE, YARD, GARDEN & XMAS ITEMS. SALE BY HUCKLEBERRY HODGEPODGE. 1530 N. MICHIGAN Avenue, Friday & Saturday, June 12th-13th, 9am-5pm. Daycare closed- lots of toys, baby furniture, highchairs, swings etc., quality women’s clothing and much more. 16X70 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: good starter home for new couple, resonably priced, 3bd, 2bth, terms available. Call Don (269)580-4096 anytime. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. For Rent DELTON: CROOKED LAKE, cute 2 bedroom, 2 car garage home. Available immediately, $625/month, plus utilities and deposit. Call after 4:00pm. (269)623-8135 SMALL 2 BEDROOM house, country setting, furnished, no pets, no smokers, $500/month plus deposit. Delton. (269)623-5341 ANNUAL GARAGE SALE: Saturday June 6th, from 8am-4pm, 1805 N. Jefferson. All name brand clothes; girl’s sizes infant to 16; boy’s sizes 10-16. Adult clothing and winter coats for all. White country table, toys, 2 car seats, Sit-N-Stand stroller, Double Guitar Hero for X-Box 360, paintball gun and accessories, video games, Gameboy, digital camera, Stampin Up sets, and more! DON’T MISS IT! In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Violet R. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Community Notices IF YOU WORKED at any of the following locations in Middleville, MI from 19601985 please call the law office of Gori, Julian at 877456-5419. *Calger Tool & Die *Middleville Tool & Die *Nelson Engineering *Attwood Brass, Lowell, MI * Mid-State Die Casting, Grand Rapids, MI. 07521180 “In the future it’s a possibility; we might do something like that,” explained Ozuna. “If we want something over and above what you approve, we could contact you.” During a previous public hearing, Ozuna had stated that the house on Green Street would give the center an opportunity to expand its services in a way that the present location does not allow. She said the house could be used for visitations when there are custody issues and to train parents how to get their children to go to bed at night and how to eat at a table. “We could limit it to four times a year,” suggested Commissioner David Jasperse. “You could do that,” said Ozuna. Last month, the Hastings City Council approved an amendment to the city’s ordinances. The amendment stipulated that a crisis mentoring family home would be required to be located in an existing single-family dwelling in the R-2 district fronting on a state highway or West Green Street; that parking for employees, volunteers and clients shall be provided on site; overnight and weekend use of the dwelling may be permitted with specific approval of the planning commission; signage would be limited to one unlit nameplate not to exceed 144 square inches; the planning commission can limit the days and hours of operation in order to limit possible adverse affects on neighboring residents and maintain DRAWDOWN, continued from page 10 Approval of the plans for another DEQ permit application — to physically remove the Nashville Dam and replace it with a series of weirs — was the business of Thursday night’s meeting. Freiburger explained to the audience results of stream channel and bank surveys which indicated that a weir structure was needed to compensate for the approximate four-foot difference in channel height above and below the dam. The proposed design is a rock arch rapids, he said, to be installed just below the existing dam. The structure would consist of four C-shaped weirs that would each raise the channel by approximately one foot. The rapids will be constructed of field stone varying in size from about seven inches to five feet, with smaller cobble added to fill in voids. The design would allow for canoe and kayak passage through the center of the structure and also permit fish to move upstream, said Barnard. River surveys indicate that the natural river channel width is approximately 132 feet. However, the dam structure is 165 feet wide, making it necessary to fill in the surrounding areas including the spillway, old fish ladder and portions on each bank just below the dam. The total fill (boulder and clay) needed for narrowing the channel is 3,484 cubic yards. Freiburger prepared slides showing aerial views of the river with the weir structure in place and the location of the river channel after the drawdown is complete. These and other illustrations helped to answer the many questions raised by those in attendance. Following the question-and-answer period, the dam committee voted to recommend the design and permit application for approval by the Nashville Village Council. At its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, the village council unanimously approved the design plans for the dam removal and river restoration, allowing the Barry Conservation District to submit the removal and restoration permit application to DEQ. This application will take between 65 and 90 days to process, said Barnard, and will include a public hearing to allow citizens to share comments directly to DEQ staff. Freiburger told council members that to date, grant funds for the project total $375,000. The most recent grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – federal stimulus funds (see related story). Barnard remarked that the level of support for the Nashville and Maple Hill Dam Removal project, from federal, state and national conservation partners, speaks to the project’s quality and its importance for natural resource conservation. POLICE BEAT Deer wreaks havoc for Caledonia driver Kent County Sheriff’s Deputies, Caledonia Fire and Rescue, Thornapple Fire and Rescue and Aeromed along with Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a personal injury accident June 2. According to the report, a Caledonia Township resident was returning from a restaurant in Wyoming and was eastbound on 108th Street, east of M-37 just after midnight. The driver swerved to miss a deer and left the opposite side of the roadway and struck a large tree. The driver was pinned in the vehicle, and rescue workers had to extricate her from the vehicle. After being removed from her 2004 Ford pickup, she was then transported via Aeromed to Spectrum Downtown for substantial although non-lifethreatening injuries. Her injuries included a C-spine fracture, forearm fracture and lacerations to her knee and foot. The driver was wearing her seatbelt and air bags were deployed. Alcohol and anger make bad mix Hastings Police responded to a report of a domestic assault at a residence in the 900 block of South East Street on May 31. Responding officers met with the 40-year-old victim who told them she had been assaulted by her husband during an argument over personal matters. The suspect, who was identified as Todd Nedbalek, 40, from Hastings, refused to speak with officers and was placed under arrest for domestic assault. Nedbalek was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the assault. the residential quality of the neighborhood; and that an accurate drawing illustrating property lines, existing buildings, off-street parking and other conditions relevant to the request must be submitted to the planning commission. Ozuna has said that the Alpha Women’s center would not be a detriment to the character or value of the neighborhood. She also stated that should the time come that the women’s center decides to sell the home, it will be, “step-in, live-in ready.” In a letter to the planning commission dated June 1, Ozuna stated, “The property in question will for all intents and purposes be used for a crisis mentoring home with a lot of emphasis on maintaining the home as a home. Specifically, the kitchen will be used to prepare and cook food. The dining room will be used to eat in as well as an around-the-tablemeeting-place, so to speak. The living room will be used as a waiting area, looking much like a typical living room with couches, end tables and chairs.” According to Ozuna, the upstairs bedroom would be used as office space and the downstairs bedrooms will be used to conduct classes or mentoring sessions, the bathrooms would be used as bathrooms, and the garage would be used for storage. The yard would be maintained as a lawn and hedge or privacy fence could be installed along property lines should neighboring property owners desire it. Before the commission’s vote, Gordon Barlow, who owns property across Green Street, spoke in favor of the granting the permit. “I support these ladies and think you should give them consideration,” he said. “I’m in favor of what they are doing ...” The special-use permit as approved by the planning commission included added stipulations that center’s hours of operation be limited to 20 to 30 hours a week and that special events, including overnight training sessions, be limited to four times a year. In addition, installation of a privacy fence or hedge would be determined by neighboring property owners. Ozuna said that the center was currently working on a lease agreement with Wilkins while they tried to raise the rest of the money for the downpayment on the property. “We only have about one-third of the money we need for the downpayment,” she said. “But, we sent out letters asking for onetime contributions — we really couldn’t do much until we had permission from the city to go ahead.” In other business the commission: • Held a public hearing and approved a site plan and special land use permit allowing Thomas Mohler to repair an unenclosed carport within the 100-year floodplain on the Thornapple River. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, as the date for public hearings on the amendment to the city’s sign ordinance regulating free-standing monument signs in the B-2 zoning district. • Discussed but did not take action on an ordinance regulating wind turbines within the city, the Urban Service Agreement and Limited Services Agreement and modification to the Joint Plan. • Discussed and set a pubic hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance creating an R-1 one-family residential joint overlay zone to comply with the Hastings Area Plan. • Set a third public hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, July 6. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain public opinion on a proposed amendment to the City of Hastings Comprehensive Community Plan, which specifically includes Carlton Township as part of the Hastings Area Joint Plan and refines the limited service area for portions of Hastings and Carlton townships. Missed stop causes accident Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersections of Apple Street and Jefferson Street on May 31. A southbound vehicle being driven by a 17-yearold Hastings teen failed to stop for the stop sign and collided with a westbound vehicle driven by Carol McIntyre, 73, from Hastings. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported McIntyre to Pennock Hospital for treatment; her condition is unknown. Erratic driving alerts officer, leads to arrest Hastings Police initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle that was being driven erratically in the 100 block of North Broadway during the early morning hours of May 29. Upon contact, it was immediately apparent to the officer that the driver, who was identified as Peter Swiatek, 23, from Hastings, had been consuming intoxicants. Further investigation revealed .18 percent blood alcohol level. Swiatek was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated second offense and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing additional charges of speeding and disregarding a flashing red light. COURT NEWS Steven Paul Ostrander, 44, of Hastings pleaded guilty May 27 to three counts of weapons charges before Barry County Judge James Fisher in circuit court. He was sentenced to nine months for each count and ordered to pay $1,750 in court costs, $60 to crime victim rights and $204 in state costs. The charges stemmed from a Feb. 5 incident and included receiving and concealing stolen guns, carrying a concealed weapon and weapons possession. Ostrander’s file lists him as a habitual offender, citing a criminal sexual conduct charge in October of 1985, and armed robbery charge in May of 1987 and an attempted malicious destruction of property over $100 in March of 1987. The balance of his jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of the $2,014 if it is received by July 1. Sentenced on May 27, Kevin Lee Poole, 43, of Bellevue pleaded guilty to welfare fraud, failure to inform, $500 or more. Poole was sentenced to 11 months in jail for his fourth offense on the charge. He was also ordered to pay $2,641 in restitution, $60 to crime victim rights and $68 in state minimum costs. He was credited for 59 days in jail. Give a memorial that can go on forever Agift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Page 17 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Fighting Scots shut out TK girls for a third time Thornapple Kellogg’s Kiley Buursma (right) comes flying in to stop a passing attempt by Caledonia’s Samantha Osterhaven late in the first half of Friday’s Division 2 District Semifinal contest in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans’ Kelsey Aubil (right) beats the Fighting Scots’ Kelsey Canada to a header during the second half of Friday’s Division 2 District Semifinal game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took less than five minutes for Quinn Huver to score the first goal of Friday’s Division 2 District Semifinal game at Caledonia High School. More often than not this season, that has been plenty of goals for her Fighting Scot varsity girls’ soccer team. Caledonia went on to score a 6-0 victory over Thornapple Kellogg, upping its school-record for shut outs on the season to 15. “They have a good D back there,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Katie Langridge. “They’re fast, and our forwards are pretty fast. Lyndi (Garrison) is fast, and she couldn’t get around them. They’re just a good group back there.” The Scots made it all the way through the district tournament without allowing a goal, improving to 19-1-1 on the season in the process. They topped second ranked Holland Christian in the district opener last Tuesday, and won Saturday’s district championship game 1-0 over Zeeland East for a 16th shut out. “Our communication (is key),” said Caledonia sweeper Nicole Chase. “We’ve really worked on talking to each other on which way to go with the ball and supporting each other.” She gave credit to her team’s forwards and midfielders as well, for coming back and helping out on defense. “I think our defense is really strong,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Sanxter. “We’re fast. They’re well organized, and Nicole is just an outstanding defender. She kind of runs it from the middle for us. They’re all experienced players back there for us, except (sophomore Stacey) Forton.” The defenders help out on offense when they can too. Chase had an assist on the Scots last goal against TK, which was scored by Holly Durkee in the action that followed a corner kick. Samantha Osterhaven scored a pair of goals, and Hailey Yondo and Amanda VanLaar both had a goal and an assist for Caledonia. Brooke Fosburg also had an assist. “We came out hard. We worked hard. We were just outmatched. We had a good season. Thursday marked the third time this season the Trojans had been shut out by the Fighting Scots. The Trojans end the season with a record of 8-11. “We had a good senior group that has been here forever. They’ve been working hard for the last three or four years for me,” Langridge said. Trojan goal keeper Alyssa Weesie had ten saves on the afternoon, while her counterpart at the other end, Ryann Zourdos had one. With the district championship victory, Caledonia advanced to last night’s regional semifinal contest at Charlotte High School against. The regional championship game is slated for 6:30 p.m. Friday evening. Williamston ends district semifinal with Vikes early by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood is very familiar with one of the best Division 3 girls’ soccer programs in the state, the Williamston Hornets. The Vikings and Hornets meet every year in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. They met in the postseason this year too, and the Hornets ended the Vikings time in the state tournament with an 8-0 win over the Lakewood ladies last Thursday in Williamston. Seven different players scored goals for the Hornets. Lisa Vogel had two, and an assist, to lead the Williamston attack. Adrienne Watts had a goal and two assists. Other goal scorers Williamston’s Adrienne Watts tries to dribble between the Vikings’ Gabriela Viguini (9) and Janie O'Donnell (5) during the first half of Thursday’s Division 3 District Semifinal game at Williamston High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for the Hornets were Linnae Prevo, Melissa Lynch, Jacquelynn Derrig, Megan Campbell, and Taylor Forbush. Forbush ripped a shot from right in front of the Viking net, that Lakewood goalie Shannon Bridget made a great save on as she dove from left to right, but the rebound went right back to Forbush who knocked it into the net to end the game with 16:15 left on the clock. Bridget made ten saves on the 18 shots on goal by the Hornets, who held possession for most of the evening. “We started out with a plan. It didn’t work,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. “We filled the net up with six defenders and marked their hot shot (Vogel). She’s got like 30 or 40 goals this season. We just didn’t have anybody fast enough to keep up with her.” The Vikings were chasing the Hornets much of the night, as Williamston did an excellent job of spreading the field and finding open teammates in which ever direction they were then attacking when it got the opportunity. Lakewood struggled at times to get the ball away from the front of its own net, and second chance shots led to a couple of the Hornets’ goals. Williamston scored for the first time, just less than eight minutes into the game, as Prevo glanced a shot off a Viking defender and into the net after Bridget had made a diving attempt to stop a shot by Watts which got underneath her. The Hornets got three goals in the first 15 Raiders ruin Vikings’ day at district League rival Portland ended the Lakewood varsity softball team’s season, with a 6-1 win over the Vikings in the Division 2 District Semifinals at Charlotte Saturday. The Raiders broke open a tight ball game with four runs in the fourth inning. Lakewood jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first. Lexie Spetoskey led off the game with a double. She moved to third on a sacrifice by Carrie Endres, then came home on a towering sacrifice fly to the left field fence by Chelsey Dow. The Vikings had just five other hits all game long. Mariah Hewitt had a pair of singles, and Brianna Everett a double. Courtney Thomason and Chelsea Lake both had a single single. The Raiders jumped in front with two runs in the second inning. Lake was hit with the loss, but the Vikings still ended their season with a 22-17 mark. This is the sixth season in a row in which the Lakewood team has won 20 games or more. It’s the 14th year in a row the team has received Academic All-State honors, which requires that the team have an overall cumulative GPA higher than 3.0. Lakewood also had three individuals honored this season, Marlena Smith, Dow, and Shalea Makley. To earn individual honors, athletes must be seniors with a GPA than a 3.6 GPA. The three are the 30th, 31st, and 32nd Lakewood softball players to be honored in that way. Lakewood’s goalie Shannon Bridget dives out at a bouncing ball as teammate Danielle Palmer (13) and Williamston’s Adrienne Watts (22) watch the play during the first half Thursday in Williamston. (Photo by Brett Bremer) minutes. Lynch got her goal, on another shot that deflected off a body and into the Viking net, with 29:33 on the clock. With 25:19 to play in the half Derrig got a shot off in a long scramble in front of the Viking net. Williamston tacked on a fourth goal in the half, as Vogel beat a defender and shot the ball into the open net with 13:16 left before the break. Watts assisted Campbell on the first goal of the second half, less than four minutes in, then Watts scored herself off a off a pass from Vogel less than four minutes later. Vogel scored her second goal of the game, deflecting in a shot by teammate Holly Bengel. Hastings boys finish eighth at their Division 2 regional The boys’ golf season ended for Hastings and Lakewood on Friday, at the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by East Lansing at Walnut Hills Country Club. The Saxons finished eighth on the day, and the Vikings 12th, in the 12-team, 18-hole competition. The top three teams and three individuals not on those teams earned spots in this weekend’s state finals. Tyler Kalmink led the Saxons with a 79. He was still seven strokes back of the three individual state qualifiers. Brian Baum and Jason Baum both shot 83, and Jon Kalmink added an 85 for Hastings. Haslett took the team championship on the day, with a score of 298. East Lansing shot a 307, DeWitt 309, Spring Lake 314, Forest Hills Eastern 321, Forest Hills Northern 325, Kenowa Hills 326, Hastings 330, Fowlerville 333, Orchard View 337, Cedar Springs 341, and Lakewood 347. The low round for the day was a 68 by Charlotte’s Blake English. He was one of the three individual state qualifiers from the tournament. Spring Lake’s Danny Knape and Forest Hills Eastern’s Griff Billups were the others. The both shot 72. Haslett took the regional title, with a 71 from Dominic Choma, a 73 from Noah Sawyer, and 77’s from Chris Beltzer and Alex Dyke. East Lansing got a 72 from Michael Abbott, a 76 from Patrick Wolcott, a 78 from TJ Brogan, and an 81 from Blake Brogan. DeWitt was led by Alex Jones’ 72. The Panthers also received a 74 from Jeff Banas, an 80 from Ryan Carey, and an 83 from Taylor Lotre. It was a decent day for the Kalamazoo Valley Association at the Division 3 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf Course in Otsego Thursday. The league had three teams at the tournament, and one of them left with a regional championship. Kalamazoo Christian took the regional title with a score of 313. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams earned a spot in next weekend’s state finals. Behind the Comets, Portland scored a 317, West Catholic 318, Coloma 326, Schoolcraft 327, Dowagiac 328, Delton Kellogg 329, Calvin Christian 333, Paw Paw 336, Otsego 339, Allendale 361, and South Haven 362. Portland’s Alex Haik was the day’s medal- list, with a 71. Kalamazoo Christian got a 72 from Dave Sarkipato, a 76 from Pat Scheffers, 79 from Jacob Rykse, and an 86 from Josh Rykse. Nick Aikens led West Catholic to its thirdplace finish, with a 75. “We would have had to shoot 11 shots better to qualify for the state finals,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart, “but with a little luck at all, we could have ended up in the fourth position.” Delton Kellogg got 80’s from Cody Morse and Robbie Wandell. Zac Warren fired an 83, and Mitchell Wandell 86. The season ended for Maple Valley’s last two golfers, as Caleb Walker fired a 91 and Hutch Joppie a 108. DK girls fall to Wayland in Panther and Lion golfers have district semi’s season end at regional meet Lakewood third baseman Courtney Thomason makes a diving attempt to grab a bouncing ball along the line during the fourth inning of Saturday’s Division 2 District Semifinal against Portland in Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball season came to an end Saturday, as Wayland topped the Panthers 7-1 in the Division 2 District Semifinals at Otsego High School. Katie Marshall had two of the three hit for the Panthers, and scored her team’s only run. Shelly NeSmith had the third Delton hit. Tarah Keim was the losing pitcher for the Panthers, she gave up seven hits and struck out four. Wayland went on to take the district championship, and will be a part of this Saturday’s regional tournament in Edwardsburg. The Wildcats face Niles in one semifinal, while Comstock takes on South Haven in the other semifinal at Edwardsburg. �Page 18 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Ordway’s second 400 of the day ends in relay title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Before even getting the baton, Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Ordway knew it was her chance for redemption. The Saxons’ Patrick Loew builds up speed at the start of the 800-meter relay Saturday during the Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ordway finished second to Chelsea’s Olivia Detroyer in the 400-meter dash at Saturday’s Division 2 Track and Field Finals in Zeeland, by less than three tenths of a second. As Ordway sprinted to the finish line at the end of the 1600-meter relay, Detroyer was a ways behind her. The Trojan team of Ordway, Cassie Holwerda, Stephanie Betcher, and Hana Hunt won the 1600-meter relay with a time of 4 minutes 3.93 seconds. Chelsea’s foursome was second in 4:05.60. It’s the second 1600-meter relay state championship for Ordway, who also won the race as a freshman teamed with Cheney Robinson, Rebecca Winchester, and Kersta Gustafson. “There’s something different about the mile-relay, and the 400 open,” said Ordway. “In the mile-relay you’re with your team. You have a different drive to go. “I kept telling coach I wish I had the same mindset in the 400 as I do in the mile-relay. There’s just something about sharing that, and not wanting to lose.” It’s the first state medal for the junior Betcher, sophomore Hunt, and freshman Holwerda. Thornapple Kellogg finished in sixth place overall. East Lansing took the girls’ championship with 36 points, followed by DeWitt 34, Chelsea 31, Detroit Renaissance 30, Lansing Sexton 29, Thornapple Kellogg 28, Otsego 23, Detroit Country Day 21, Croswell-Lexington 20, and Milan 17 in the top ten. The 400-meter dash championship was the second straight for Detroyer, who hit the line in 57.64 seconds. Ordway was second in a school-record time of 57.90. After the race, Detroyer sat on the track just beyond the finish line gasping for air. Ordway stood farther beyond the line, her hands on her knees and her head down. “I’m kind of disappointed,” said Ordway after that race. “I know I did my best. There’s no way I could have gone any faster. It’s just that it’s the last (individual) race as a senior. I Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway (left) hits the finish line just behind Chelsea’s Olivia Detroyer in the 400-meter dash Saturday, at the Division 2 State Track and Field Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) wanted it so bad, and I worked my butt off for it. She’s flat out faster than me. There’s nothing I could have done.” Thornapple Kellogg’s girls had four medal winning performances on the day. Brittany London set a new school-record in the pole vault, clearing 10 feet 8 inches, placing fifth. Allyson Winchester was third in the 3200meter run with a time of 11:11.97, just half a second off her own school-record time in the race. It was a fine end to a high school career for two of the area’s best seniors, Ordway and Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf. Burgdorf had his best ever finishes in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes at the state finals. He was second in the 100 with a time of 11.03, behind Sparta’s Brandon Vandriel (10.98). In the 200, he finished in 22.18, four hundredths of a second behind Williamston’s Ryan Brooks (22.14). Burgdorf also placed sixth in the 400-meter dash (49.73), and anchored the Saxon 800meter relay team which also included Patrick Loew, Dustin Bateson, and Spencer Rhodes which finished just out of the medals. The Saxon boys finished ninth in the overall standings. Hamilton took the boys’ championship with 61 points. Williamston was a distant second with 38 points, followed by Parma Western 30, Otsego 29, Ogemaw Heights 27, Haslett 23, Madison Heights Lamphere 22, Lansing Waverly 20, Hastings 19, Big Rapids 18, and Zeeland West 18 in the top ten. The Hawkeyes won three events on their way to their state championship. The team of Austin Schild, Matt Tyink, David Ptacek, and Zach Heerspink won the 800-meter relay in 1:28.49. Dakota Sale, Troy Sneller, Ptacek, and Michael Hoffman took the 1600-meter relay in 3:22.40. The Hawkeyes’ lone individual champion was Sneller in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 38.83, but right behind him was Sale in second place with a time of 39.31. There were 13 different champions in the 13 different events on the boys’ side at Zeeland Saturday. Winners in the field events included Caro’s Jack Dennis in the discus (180-8), Catholic Central’s Austin DeWildt in the pole vault (15-2), Ogemaw’s Alex Rose in the shot put (58-7.5), Haslett’s Brad James in the high jump (6-9), and Big Rapids’ Aaron Daugherty in the long jump (22-11.25). Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf outraces Sparta’s Brandon Vandriel to the finish line in their heat of the 800-meter relay during the Division 2 State Track and Field Finals in Zeeland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Other winners on the track included Redford Thurston’s Vanier Joseph in the 110meter high hurdles (14.35), Parma Western’s Brandon Hoffman in the 1600-meter run (4:18.08), Madison Heights Lamphere’s Stephen Murphy in the 400-meter dash (47.94), Otsego’s Tommy Brinn in the 800meter run (1:55.49), and Milan’s Kyle Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Brittany London pulls herself up towards the bar on a successful attempt to clear 9 feet 8 inches in the pole vault Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals in Zeeland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Anderson in the 3200-meter run (9:24.68.). The Linden team of Jake Hord, Kyle LeMieus, Dilan Ryan, and Brendon Sage won the 3200-meter relay in 8:02.41. Williamston’s foursome of Austin Palmer, Chad Rhiness, Cam Lounsbury, and Brooks won the 400-meter relay in 42.75. There were three two-time individual champs in the girl’s meet. Detroit Renaissance’s Ashlee Abraham won the 100meter dash in 12.50 and the 200-meter dash in 25.66. Tori Desira, from DeWitt, won the 100-meter hurdles in 12.50 and the 300-meter hurdles in 45.18. Croswell-Lexington’s Leah O’Connor won the 1600-meter run 5:03.38, and the 800 in 2:15.41. Cadillac’s Kaityln Patterson came close twice, placing second to O’Connor in the 1600 and to Milan’s Jordan Tomacek (11:07.43) in the 3200-meter run. Williamston’s team of Emma Drenth, Lauren Halm, Shelby Guile, and Hannah Grischke won the 3200-meter relay in 9:29.84. East Lansing’s team of Malika Glover, Hannah Fitzpatrick, Mercedes Lee, and Victoria won the 800-meter relay in 1:43.48. The Detroit Renaissance foursome of Adrienne Parnell, Lorreal Jones, Tiara Heard, and Abraham own the 400-meter relay in 49.13. Field event winners in the girls’ meet were Lansing Sexton’s Samantha Lockhart in the discus (139-7), Marine City’s Tori Wesley in the pole vault (11-8), Cheboygan’s Victoria Buhr in the shot put (44-2), Zeeland East’s Sara Nitz in the high jump (5-6), and Saginaw’s Keyandrea Rohelia in the long jump (18-6.25). Charlotte 10 runs better than Saxons on Saturday Charlotte’s offense exploded for 17 hits and 16 runs in the Division 2 District Championship game it hosted Saturday afternoon. The Saxon varsity baseball team saw its season end with a 16-6 loss to the Orioles in the district final. “It was a tough way for the season to end for this group,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “They have accomplished so much this year. It was difficult to see it end. Charlotte got hot at the right time and they hit the ball as well as any team we have seen all season. It was not meant to be.” The Orioles took a 3-2 lead into the third inning, and added a run in the top half of that inning, then three more in the fourth, five in the fifth, and four in the sixth. The Saxons’ Trevor Heacock gets his bat on the ball during Saturday’s Division 2 District Championship game against the Orioles in Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons had a few rallies, which always came out short. Charlotte scored three times in the first inning, then the Saxons came back with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Dylan McKay had an RBI single and Trevor Heacock scored on a passed ball in that rally. Trailing 12-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth, Hastings tacked on three more runs. Trent Brisboe singled in two runs, after Matt Feldpausch started the inning with a walk and singles by Eric Pettengill and Riley McLean loaded the bases. Brad Hayden then singled home the third Saxon run of the inning. Charlotte put the game out of reach with the four runs in the top of the sixth. Hastings added a two-out run in the bottom of the inning, on a double by Downs and then an RBI single from Feldpausch. Brisboe started on the mound for the Saxons, and gave way to Feldpausch and Pettengill. “Even though we are disappointed with the final game, when we have a chance to look back over the entire season we’ll realize what a great one it was,” Evans said. It was a great start to the day for the Saxons, who topped Lakewood 11-5 in the district semifinals. Hastings scored eight runs in the last three innings, including five in the fifth, to break a 3-3 tie. Brisboe got things started in the top of the fifth for the Saxons, with a one-out single. He came home on an RBI single by Hayden, which broke the 3-3 tie. Greg Heath then sin- Saxon first baseman Dylan McKay slaps a tag on a Lakewood runner during Saturday’s Division 2 District Semifinal contest at Charlotte High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) gled, and McKay walked to load the bases. Heacock followed with a walk that drove in a run, Dylan Downs bunted home a run, Feldpausch moved a runner home with a fielder’s choice, then Pettengill singled in the fifth run of the inning. Lakewood answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning, but the Saxons just kept putting runs on the board. McKay had an RBI single in the sixth, and in the seventh Downs and Feldpausch scored with the help of a couple Viking miscues. Hastings had 11 hits in the game, with Downs leading the way with three singles and an RBI. Pettengill, Brisboe, and Heath had two hits each. McLean (8-3) started and went the distance for the win. He gave up just six hits while striking out nine. ��Page 20 — Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Good Luck & Best Wishes to the 2009 DK Grads! SAJO’S PIZZA CHAPPLE REALTY INC. 115 Maple, Delton 11065 (M-43) Delton 623-5115 623-5270 623-4058 511 W. 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(M-43 Hwy) Hastings 945-9105 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-06-11.pdf f6068fedf7ac59e5ae39cbdfc85c3093 PDF Text Text State cuts to impact Barry County Fair Governor announces plans to close prisons Board approves Annex maintenance See Story on Page 6 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 24 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 11, 2009 NEWS Discussion heats up on proposed sewer pipeline BRIEFS Bobby Bowen to perform at Prairieville Bible Church June 12 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The construction of a sewer pipeline for the primary use of the proposed Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43 was the exclusive topic at a June 4 special meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board. Providing what some might consider to be an example of the topic’s controversial nature, the meeting lasted for more than three hours. Country Gospel singer Bobby Bowen will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Prairieville Bible Church. The public is welcome to attend the concert. A freewill offering for Bowen will be accepted. Bowen has 25 years of experience singing Southern and Christian country music. He was part of a quartet called Mid South Boys for 15 years. Bowen has recently released a new CD, entitled “Tracks Left Behind.” The church is located at 12711 South M-43 Highway, Delton. Nashville VFW hosting benefit dinner Saturday The Nashville VFW will hold a fundraiser taco dinner Saturday, June 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to benefit a Michigan soldier through the Homes for Our Troops program. Homes for Our Troops, with the help of many local individuals and organizations, recently completed a home in Barry County for injured Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman. That home was the first in the state of Michigan. The Nashville veterans group is now planning to raise funds for the state’s second home, one for Army Spec. David Knapp of Shelby Township. Knapp, while on his final mission before going on leave, lost both legs after an improvised explosive device exploded near him in March 2008. Though neither the home nor the soldier are local, the Nashville VFW still feels the program, which builds homes for wounded military personnel, is important. “Its an organization that we feel is worth supporting,” said Dennis Mapes, senior vice commander of the Nashville VFW. “We’re always there to support our troops, especially the disabled.” Tickets for the dinner are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The VFW is located at 304 S. State St., Nashville. Bernard group plans soup and sandwich meeting The Bernard Historical Society will hold its annual soup and sandwich dinner and program at 6 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Tamarack Valley in the Hickory Corners area. The public is invited. Everyone who attends is asked to bring a sandwich to share. Soup will be provided. After the meal, Larry Talmage, of Tamarack Valley, will present a program. The cost is $5 per person. Historical Society President Margery Martin said Talmage’s programs are always interesting and historically sound. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Jim Wincek states the position of Pennock Health Services as it pertains to the proposed sewer pipeline. As reported in the May 21 edition of the Hastings Banner, Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority submitted a proposal to Rutland Charter Township to provide sewer services to the planned hospital, a proposal which the township’s attorney Craig Rolfe had said was problematic in various aspects. One of those issues was the proposal’s lack of a guarantee that the organization would service homes on Podunk Lake if it constructed a pipeline that connected to the planned hospital. During the meeting, Jim White, legal counsel for the sewer authority, presented a revised proposal to the board. White explained that the majority of changes made to the previous proposal involved ensuring that homes on Podunk Lake would be guaranteed an opportunity to receive sewer services the sewer authority. “... Primarily, the intent of these changes was to have the agreement now reference the Podunk Lake area ...,” said Rolfe. Mark Doster, administrator of the sewer authority, said that based on the current 38 homes around Podunk Lake, the owner or owners of each of those residences would have to be assessed $14,000 to be serviced by the sewer authority. Despite the changes made to the previous proposal, Rolfe said the revised version is contrary to the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan and the related Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan, which details guidelines for how Rutland Charter Township should partner with surrounding governmental entities in actions involving area growth and development. According to Rolfe, the sewer authority’s involvement with the proposed hospital would foster growth and development not in keeping with the land use plan. “We really don’t have an interest (in) where the sewage goes. What we need to do is build a hospital and be able to flush the toilet when that time comes. Whether the effluent goes south or whether the effluent goes east, really ... we don’t care, as long as it goes ...” Jim Wincek, Pennock Health Services “This township took on a responsibility and made a commitment with its municipal neighbors to try to work together ...,” he said. “... This township made a commitment to that plan when you approved it, ... both as to substance and process. It’s supposed to mean something, folks.” Although Rolfe said the township’s master plan might prevent the sewer authority from providing service to the proposed hospital, it could be revised to accommodate the sewer authority. “If you were to go in that direction, I would suggest there should be consideration to revising the master plan to reflect that direction,” he explained. As with recent previous meetings of the Rutland Charter Township Board, the sequence of events relating to the sewer authority providing services to the proposed hospital was discussed. According to Doster, the sewer authority works in conjunction with the four townships that it primarily services. Before the organization can provide services to the proposed hospital, the boards of Prairieville, Barry, Hope and Johnstown townships must vote to approve of such an action, he said. Rutland Charter Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne said she was hesitant to vote to allow the sewer authority to service the proposed hospital until she could know that the sewer authority had the required support from the other boards. Responding to Hawthorne’s concerns, White said that representatives from the boards of Prairieville, Barry, Hope and Johnstown townships who serve on the sewer authority’s board voted unanimously to have the organization continue its talks with representatives of Pennock Hospital. However, he added that the sewer authority is waiting to approach the four township boards for approval until the Rutland Charter Township Board decides to allow the organization to service the proposed hospital. “Until we know that the Rutland Board wants to go this way, it’s still a very preliminary sort of thing ...,” he explained. Timing also was discussed by Jim Wincek, PIPELINE, continued on page 2 MainStreet to improve operations to comply with federal order by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor MainStreet Savings Bank, based in Hastings, has not been immune to the sagging economic times of mortgage foreclosures, plummeting property values and loan delinquencies. The bank has never been a subprime lender and has prided itself in its underwriting of mortgages. However, some mortgages once believed to be sound have soured as some of the bank’s borrowers have lost jobs, experienced pay cuts and taken lower paying positions. In the first quarter of this year MainStreet Savings Bank lost $325,000, causing bank regulators to take notice and enter into a formal agreement with the bank to make corrections of what the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) alleges were “unsafe and unsound banking practices.” “We still have a very strong net worth position,” said MainStreet President and Chief Executive Officer David Hatfield. “We have over $5 million of net worth. That is our cushion that allows us to go through periods like this when we may experience some operating losses, but this period is not going to last forever. Hopefully by the end of this year, we’ll start to see things turn around and we won’t have to deal with those kinds of losses going forward.” He said the bank’s losses have to be put in context with the bank’s net worth. “You can see we have abundant net worth to absorb those kinds of losses. You look at that loss and it was primarily attributable to foreclosed real estate and what’s happened to property values,” he said. “A significant part of that was being set aside in a special reserve to provide for future losses. One of the things we routinely do is try to look at the portfolio and say OK if these circumstances do not BANK, continued on page 3 City council tables sale of old library building Barry Township Police Area news media converged in Delton to learn about the police chief’s death. Here, reporters question Sheriff Dar Leaf. by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern In its meeting Monday, June 8, the Hastings City Council unanimously decided to table all discussion regarding a new draft of the request for proposal for acquisition and redevelopment of the former Hastings Public Library building. When council members found issues requiring the expertise of the lawyer who drafted the proposal, Council Member Brenda McNabb-Stange agreed to send questions to the lawyer whose response would be forwarded to the rest of the council. Community Development Director John Hart presented a new draft to the council, addressing the changes made to the RFP and the bid process. “We’re not saying when we’ll put [the RFP] out,” he said. “But the way it will take place is it will be issued and then there would be a twomonth period for admissions to come back. And then it will be anticipated that one month later we would go to an award.” He said there will be a period of one and a half months for the submission of questions, getting answers back to the entire group so that when a proposal gets in, “everyone [is] answering the same questions.” Within 90 days of issuing a potential award, Hart said there must be a contract. In this time period, the applicant can negotiate changes to the contract. Hart moved on to discuss the agreement the potential buyer must accept. “Essentially, in the agreement we have a purchase price and an improvement cost,” he said. According to the agreement, the improvement cost is a set $200,000 ‘for repairs, remodeling and redevelopment of the property and improvements.’” Hart said they removed a set purchase price from the agreement. One of the causes of concern for the council was the due-diligence period, which allows the potential buyer to back out within the first 90 days. “They can back out for environmental reasons, or if they viewed the documents and CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 3 Chief takes own life An apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday morning ended the life of Barry Township Police Chief Mike Kik, according to Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Kik was found by law enforcement behind the Barry Township Hall complex, which also houses police, fire and ambulance services on Orchard Street in Delton. Kik was found behind the building between 7 and 7:30 a.m., said Barry Township Supervisor Wes Kahler. He estimated Kik’s age at around 50. “Mark will be sadly missed by the Barry Township Board and the entire community,” Kahler said in a written statement. “He had been with the department for 29 1/2 years and had been chief for 29 years. Mark was truly part of this community. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to Mark’s family at this very sad time.” County Sheriff Dar Leaf also noted that the chief’s death is a great loss for the department and the community. “He was very well-liked,” Leaf reminisced. “He volunteered with the sheriff’s department on the dive team.” Leaf said Kik, a resident of Richland, was an avid diver and had scuba dived all over the world. He also said Kik was a great asset to the community, having been chief of police for 29 years. “That’s the advantage of having a police chief in a small community because when you need something, you can come to him.” As of press time, no details about the incident were released by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner PIPELINE, continued from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page First annual Pleasantview Picnic planned Children, parents and school staff who bonded during the nearly 50 years the former Pleasantview Elementary School was open are being invited to attend a reunion picnic at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, on the school’s playground. “It has been a long year,” said Titia Gray, noting that June 16 marks the oneyear anniversary of the vote by the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education to close the rural school. “Please bring your family and a picnic and join us on the playground,” she said, noting that people should also plan to bring their own blankets or chairs since the number of picnic tables is limited “It will be so nice to see everyone again and give the kids a chance to play together again. We had almost 50 years there, but Pleasantview will never be forgotten,” Gray said. Relay for Life seeking event entertainers Area talent is being sought to entertain at the Barry County Relay for Life, which will be held from noon Friday, Aug. 14, until noon Saturday, Aug. 15, to raise funds to fight cancer. The event will be held at Tyden Park in Hastings. Relay volunteer Julie Flook, who is in charge of entertainment at the event, is seeking performers who are willing to donate their talent for the cause. Rick Moore has donated an 8-by-24-foot stage, which will enhance performances. Anyone interested in performing is asked to call Flook at 269-721-8099. The Committee to Renew the Hastings Public Library Millage will host a free ice cream social at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the former Felpausch parking lot. The event marks the kickoff for the library millage extension that will be on the Aug. 4 ballot in Rutland and Hastings charter townships. Handouts and information about the millage will be available at the kickoff. Casey Cheney better understand what’s happening in both American and world government. In addition to his love for writing, Cheney says he equally loves to read. “It fascinates me to read books because it’s like getting a look inside the author’s head, seeing how the author thinks,” he said. He also enjoys playing basketball, though he said he seems to play less and less since he graduated from high school. “It’s a lot harder to play basketball when you don’t have scheduled games and practices to go to,” he said. Once school work and work for the paper factor in, he said it’s almost impossible to find time to play. State offices will close six days this summer The Department of Management and Budget has announced that most Michigan state government offices will be closed for six days this summer to accommodate the temporary, unpaid furlough of state employees. State offices will be closed Friday, June 19; Monday, July 6; Friday, July 24; Friday, Aug. 7; Friday, Aug. 21; and Friday, Sept. 4. The closures will apply to all general offices and services in state government. Public notice of the closures is being provided so citizens can plan accordingly and avoid Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. city?” In an interview after the meeting, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said that work on allowing the city to provide urban services to the proposed hospital has been proceeding since March, when the Rutland Charter Township Board requested that the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee — the committee responsible for facilitating the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan — amend the boundaries established by the plan to allow the proposed hospital to receive urban services from the city. According to Mansfield, the Hastings City Council gave non-binding support for the requested changes to the plan in March. Mansfield said that since then, the desired amendments have been made, but before the city can proceed in offering urban services to the proposed hospital, state statutes require that surrounding jurisdictions be given approximately two months to receive notice of the changes. “It’s a pretty extensive process,” Library hosting ice cream social Monday, June 15 J-Ad Graphics announces new intern for the summer Casey Cheney has joined the J-Ad Graphics newsroom team and will be working with staff there until his return to Hillsdale College in the fall. Cheney, 20, is the son of Ron and Brooke Cheney of Woodland, “This is really an opportunity of lifetime,” Cheney said in a phone interview. “I called JAd a few weeks ago in search of a job, not really expecting to hear back.” But within two weeks, he received a call offering him an internship. He said the phone call he received from J-Ad transformed his vision of his summer from “dull and dreary” to “exciting and full of opportunity.” Cheney graduated from high school in 2007 as “a sheltered home-schooler.” Since attending Hillsdale College that fall, he said he has experienced somewhat of a culture shock. He claimed that at a school as small as Hillsdale this phenomenon could be explained by being home-schooler in a town as small as Woodland. “Few people there believed that someone could think of Hillsdale as a big campus,” he said. “Even fewer people believed that I came from a town smaller than Hillsdale.” Since the fall semester of 2008, Cheney has been freelance writing for the Hillsdale College newspaper, the Collegian. In the fall, he will become the editor of the arts section at the paper. Cheney is pursuing a major in political science, one of Hillsdale’s best-developed majors, he said. Though Cheney said he plans to enter the journalism field after he graduates, Hillsdale doesn’t offer a journalism major. Other than English, he said political science was the next best thing. “I think I’d like to be a political journalist, which is why I chose the political science major,” he said. If nothing else, he said it will help him to vice president of support services for Pennock Health Services, the organization that owns Pennock Hospital. Wincek estimated that construction on the proposed hospital would begin in 2013 but added that the decision on when to build lies with the Pennock Hospital Board. “When we build, it will depend on when our board decides that the right time to build will be,” he explained. “... They are steadfast in building a new hospital. ... We need a new hospital.” According to Wincek, representatives of Pennock Health Services originally pursued having the City of Hastings provide urban services, including sewer, to the proposed hospital, but later approached the sewer authority after learning of the procedures involved in having the city provide such services. “(Doster has) been a very willing and interested party and partner in this process,” he explained. Wincek said that, despite both the sewer authority and the city having lobbied Pennock inconvenience. Some state services, including those vital to public health and safety, are not impacted. Services that will be maintained without interruption are Michigan State Police road patrols, correctional facilities, state psychiatric hospitals, veterans’ homes and youth facilities, emergency human services programs, and the Unemployment Insurance Agency. An executive order issued by the governor and approved by the House and Senate appropriations committees in May, mandates the unpaid furlough days to help eliminate the state’s current budget deficit. The unpaid furlough days will save the state $21.7 million before Sept. 30, the end of the state’s fiscal year. Approximately 37,400 state employees will be furloughed for the six days while another 15,500 are exempt to maintain public health and safety services. Attorney Jim White (right) discusses the sewer authority’s tentative plans for the proposed sewer pipeline, while Mark Doster (left) looks on. Health Services, his organization is indifferent as to which entity services the proposed hospital. “We really don’t have an interest (in) where the sewage goes,” he explained. “What we need to do is build a hospital and be able to flush the toilet when that time comes. Whether the effluent goes south or whether the effluent goes east, really ... we don’t care, as long as it goes ...” While Wincek said that the administration of Pennock Health Services is indifferent as to provider, he added that, if the Rutland Charter Township Board does not support the sewer authority, the board members should be certain that the city is interested in providing sewer services to the proposed hospital. “... If (Doster) took his toys and went home, I think you’d have to decide, ‘Do we see a willing partner left at the table to get this project done?’” he explained. “And I don’t know the answer to that.” Doster also referenced the willingness of the city to accommodate the proposed hospital. “You got nowhere until it looked like there was a scintilla of hope that you would go with me,” he told the board. “That’s the only reason that the city has provided any interest in this. If I walk out that door, do you think you’re really going to get very far with the Mansfield explained. While Doster said that the sewer authority’s interest in providing sewer services to the proposed hospital has compelled the City of Hastings to more actively pursue accommodating Pennock Health Services, Mansfield claimed that the Rutland Charter Township Board’s consideration of the sewer authority in the matter has actually slowed the city’s progress pertaining to the proposed hospital. According to Mansfield, the Hastings City Council has stopped work on an urban services agreement to accommodate the proposed hospital and will not continue to draft the document until the Rutland Charter Township Board demonstrates more interest in having the city provide urban services to the proposed hospital. “It absolutely breaks my heart, personally, that we have fallen apart from Rutland (Charter) Township on this thing, because we were making such good progress in community planning, in regional planning ...,” he said. Mansfield added that while some have claimed that the process the city has followed to provide urban services to the proposed hospital has been little more than an attempt to keep Pennock Hospital at its current location, that is not the case. “Quite honestly, (Pennock Hospital doesn’t), for the most part, pay any taxes to (the city) anyway,” he explained. “They’re an important utility customer, I wouldn’t deny that, and we certainly want the jobs, and they’re certainly a huge asset to the community, but there’s not a whole lot of difference if they’re (at the corner of M-37 and M-43) versus (within the city). It’s not a hospital issue, it’s a land use and a growth and development issue.” According to Mansfield, some of the discussion on the proposed hospital that has taken place at recent Rutland Charter Township Board meetings has been driven more by emotion than a sense of teamwork. “It’s a lot more fun to fight with the City of Hastings and to give us a hard time than it is to work together,” he said. “It’s not necessarily as rewarding for some folks to get things done through cooperation as much as it is to fight over it.” The meeting concluded with the board voting unanimously to have Rolfe confer with White regarding the sewer authority’s revised proposal. Trustees Brenda Bellmore (left) and Bill Hanshaw listen while attorney Craig Rolfe addresses the board. Barry State Game Area conservation plans to be unveiled June 25 The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) will unveil plans to protect land and promote the ecological health of the Barry State Game Area Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute south of Hastings. Learn about SWMLC’s partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, efforts to expand the Barry State Game Area, and SWMLC’s commitment to conserving important wildlife habitat and natural areas in the region. Dr. Russ Mason, chief of the DNR Wildlife Division, will speak about the importance of public/private partnerships. Craig Stolsonburg, Barry County Commissioner, will present a resolution in support of the project. Emily Wilke, SWMLC’s director of land protection, will present their strategic conservation plan. Refreshments will be served. The Barry State Game Area contains the headwaters of two watersheds: the Thornapple River, which is part of the Grand River Watershed, and the Gun Plain River, which belongs to the Kalamazoo River Watershed. Many fish and wildlife species depend on these freshwater resources and this large, expansive area of habitat with outstanding ecological value. The Barry State Game Area and bordering land are home to two state endangered species, 14 state threatened species, and 26 state species of special concern. This area has been identified by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory as the highest priority area for conservation in Barry County. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located at “Barry County is the ‘Central Park’ of 701 W. Cloverdale Road in Hastings. The southern Michigan,” states Bonnie Hildreth, institute sits on 661 acres in Baltimore executive director of the Barry Community Township, with 555 of those acres permaFoundation. “It is green and beautiful with nently protected by SWMLC through a conparks, protected lands, and miles of hiking servation easement. For more information, and biking trails, including the BSGA, visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org. or call Middleville State Game Area, and Yankee 269-721-4190 Springs Recreation Area. Conserved land is For more information, call the SWMLC vital to the identity of Barry County.” office at 269-324-1600 or visit the Web site at The local state game area’s conservation www.SWMLC.org. planning team partners identified the greatest threats to the area and developed a conservation analysis and strategies with action steps. Project partners who make up the planning team are Barry Community Foundation, Barry Conservation District, Barry County Land Information Services Department, Barry County Planning Department, Richard T. Groos LLC, Michigan Audubon Society, Michigan DNR, Michigan State University Extension, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development and Glass Creek flows through Hope Township. (Photo by John SWMLC. Fraser.) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 3 CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 they don’t find them satisfactory ... It’s sort of nebulous,” Hart said. This due-diligence period, also referred to as a “look,” allows the buyer to examine the property and contract before committing. After 90 days, the look is over, but the council has the option of giving the buyer another 90 days, he said. “If you want to go with the 90 days’ free look and then after that go another 90 days, it would be our cost and we would lose the deposit if they didn’t fulfill the deal,” Hart said. Once the look is over, the potential buyer has 30 days to close the deal. If they do close, the buyer must begin working within 24 months and will have 30 months after they begin to complete the project. “You have two years to commence the improvement but 30 months to finish it,” Hart said. Stange spoke up regarding the letter of credit, which would be revoked after the improvement cost requirements are met. She said this would leave the council without protection. “It allows them to get the letter of credit back after they make the improvements.” Stange said. “They’ve made the improvements but they haven’t met all the conditions, all the covenants. So we have no protection for the last 30 months of the five-year period that they have to finish out the covenants.” Hart argued that if this were to happen, the council could take the case to court, but Stange said a letter of credit would protect them from having to go to court. In addition, Hart said the company would have already made the purchase and improvement repairs, so the project would be a “mission accomplished.” Stange’s response: “Mission accomplished on improving the building but not on having it used for the benefit of the city ... They could sit on it. They could transfer it ... We have no protection other than to spend the money to go to court and try to force them to do it.” At this point, Council Member Frank Campbell made a motion to offer the building to the county for $200,000, saying the council was simply “spinning our tires.” The motion died from lack of support after Council Member Dave Tossava withdrew his support. The county, with buildings and offices adjacent to the former library, has repeatedly made known its desire to buy the building from the city. The council made its decision to table this discussion until the attorney answered the questions presented at the council as well as others that had gone unasked. In other business, the council: • Approved the 2009-10 operating budget and millage rate supporting the budget. • Approved the resolution for the 2009 downtown parking special assessment district. “The amount [of money] assessed this year will be exactly the same as the amount assessed last year,” City Manager Jeff Mansfield said. During the public hearing, business owner Jim Brown argued against the parking assessment, saying there is “a rough inequity” in the system, since some businesses are required to pay less than others. • Approved requests for Summerfest, a church service in Tyden Park held by the First Presbyterian Church, the second annual Flexfab 5k run/walk, to paint “pickle ball” lines on the tennis courts at Fish Hatchery Park and the use of the pavilions at Tyden and Fish Hatchery parks for religious activities. • Heard a presentation from Megan Lavell, who was representing the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors. Lavell spoke in regard to an upcoming vote that will determine the library’s millage renewal in Hastings and Rutland charter townships. “We simply cannot function if the townships don’t continue their support,” she said. • Heard a report from Bill Westerveld on his progress on the incubator. “We’ve got most of the inside of it gutted out,” Westerveld said; adding “if you didn’t know it’s previous condition, it may not seem that there’s been much improvement. He concluded his presentation by saying, “If there’s anybody in Hastings who’d like to start a business, we’re ready.” • Passed a motion to establish a redevelopment area pursuant to Public Act 501 of 2006. ‘Storm’ lands in Hastings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer For 45 years, the Reahm family owned a car dealership, Reahm Motor Sales, at the corner of East State Street and Michigan Avenue where Hastings City Hall is now located. Last year, the Reahm family made a donation to the city which allowed the development of a rest-and-reflection area on the grounds of city hall. In May, a sculpture, “Storm,” by Toledo, Ohio, artist Robert R. Garcia was installed as a centerpiece. “Kendall Reahm passed away several years ago. He had two sons, Larry and Bob. One of his sons, Bob, met with us and said his mother, Alene Reahm, had said she was impressed with what was happening in downtown Hastings and wanted to be a part of it,” said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart. “With a wonderful gift from the Reahms, the City of Hastings developed a rest-and-reflection area on the grounds of city hall that complemented our downtown streetscape. “The rest and reflection area just made sense,” he added. “City hall had that land in back that was under-built — just a grassy lawn, and with the family’s connection to the property, it was a perfect fit. We hired a landscape architect to come up with the initial drawing which we presented to the Reahm family, Bob and his wife Sheila, for their approval.” The resting area, completed last year, includes a brick-stamped stained concrete walkway surrounding a raised circular planter with a sculpture stand in the center, two decorative steel benches and a matching trash receptacle. “The goal has always been to put a sculpture in it some day,” said Hart. “Mr. Reahm liked to fish, and the Thornapple River is right across the street so we thought about trying to find a water-themed sculpture.” “The Reahms and the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) put money into the first phase of the project and when it was completed, next we had to find a piece of artwork,” he explained. “The question then became how do we find the resources to purchase the sculpture? How do we get people involved?” Hart said sculpture is a key component of the project. “People who love art have great pride in their community and displaying a piece shows the community’s appreciation for the arts. You find a certain higher level of respect for the arts in the communities that display public art,” he said. In his search for a suitable piece of art, Hart contacted the City of Dowagiac and Village of Saugatuck, which have created their own public sculpture displays. He also contacted the art department at Kellogg Community College. “They were the ones that told me about MSI — the Midwest Sculpture Initiative,” said Hart. “Their goal is to get artists’ sculpture out into cities, parks, anywhere they can get exposure for the artists. Great work needs to get out in the public.” MSI was founded in 2005 by Toledo artist Ken Thompson. MSI’s mission is to install outdoor sculpture exhibits throughout the Midwest, promoting cooperation among art and civic organizations and advance the role of visual arts in the quality of life in communities and increase economic development. “Through their lease program, they get art into community parks, downtowns, school yards, in front of industrial offices. They’ll install art just about anywhere,” said Hart. “They try to do shows displaying 10 to 12 pieces for one year. All the art they display in the community is for sale. If someone decides to purchase it and gift it to the community or for their own private collection, the artist will get 60 percent of the sale and MSI and the community will both get 20 percent commission.” The DDA put up the money for the oneyear lease of “Storm,” with the help of the Reahm family. Hart said Hastings officials are Community Development Director John Hart presents the new draft of the RFP to the council. Hart said people have shown interest in developing restaurants in Hastings, but no liquor licenses are available. This state program gives businesses special liquor licenses when conventional licenses are unavailable. According to the memo from the Community Development Department, businesses seeking these special licenses “will have to apply to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission just like any other establishment to obtain their license and will follow normal procedures and be subject to typical review and investigation.” In addition, businesses must prove they have invested a minimum of $75,000 into their building over a five-year period. Campbell expressed concern that this would open the door to getting liquor licenses too wide, and that there would be no way to hold these restaurants accountable. Hart responded that the applicants have to go through the city first in order to get the licenses. Thus, the council has the ability to deny access to any applicants. “You folks are in control of these licenses,” he said. • Awarded bids to Slagel Construction, Inc. for sidewalk and curb and gutter replacement for $32,000; to A-1 Asphalt, Inc. for hot mix asphalt paving and hand patching for $16,500; to East Jordan Iron Works for water main appurtenances for no more than $175,984; and to Mulder’s Lawn and Snow LLC for parking lot lawn mowing and maintenance for no more than $22,400 over 32 weeks. BANK, continued from page 1 “Storm” a sculpture by Toledo, Ohio, artist Robert R. Garcia, was installed near Hastings City Hall in May. The sculpture is being leased by the Hastings DDA until May 2010. hoping to raise the funds to purchase the piece for $5,000, or that a generous donor will purchase the sculpture and gift it to the city for permanent display. “But, even if someone purchases it for their own collection, we will benefit from the commission,” he said. “This can be a win-win situation for the artist, the community, and the MSI program, depending on how things turn out.” The DDA has set aside funds for the 2009-10 fiscal year to lease 10 sculptures that will be installed in downtown Hastings in May of 2010 and remain on display until May of 2011. “The DDA sees that this program is a way to bring vibrancy to and showcase our downtown and bring people to our community,” said Hart, who noted that since the installation of “Storm,” the City of Hastings has been listed on the MSI Web site along with the cities of Canton, Dearborn, Jackson, Tecumseh, Lancaster and more. “The sculptures will be placed up and down State and Jefferson streets,” said Hart. “They will start down at the Barry County Courthouse and go down to the Intersection of East State and Jefferson streets and down Jefferson to Court Street. “We are already creating the rough draft of a map with the location and description of each piece of art,” said Hart. He added that the DDA hopes to “open” the exhibit next year in conjunction with one of the Thornapple Arts Council’s Art Hops. “We’ll be able invite people to come to Hastings to see art both in the stores and on our streets,” he explained. Hart said he is optimistic that the program will be embraced by the community. “We’re really excited about the program and hopeful that this can run for a couple of years. And, through purchases, we can offset some costs and continue this program,” he said. “We’re not only trying to expose our community and visitors to art. But that if an individual or group likes a sculpture and they would like to see it become a permanent part of the landscape, they will purchase and gift it to the community. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and because we don’t own the sculptures, the community could decide which sculptures stay and which sculptures go,” added Hart. “We’re not committed to any one piece. The community will decide what their tastes are; but we are hoping to retain one or two pieces a year.” Hart said MSI will submit photographs of approximately 40 sculptures for the City of Hastings and DDA to choose from. “Because they are leased, we have an opportunity to find and display uniquely different types of sculpture. People have different tastes in art, but we hope everyone will find something they find attractive,” he said, adding. “We’re hoping teachers will bring their students downtown to view the art, discuss it and maybe even draw or paint them. “We have a strong arts community in Barry County and Hastings as you see through the Thornapple Arts Council’s Art Hops,” said Hart. Hart said the city is planning to hold an opening for “Storm” in conjunction with the next Art Hop, slated for Friday, June 26. improve, what kind of reserve do we need to have set aside to deal with potential future losses. It’s not all due to actual losses. Some of it is due to simply setting aside reserves for potential future losses if we don’t see a turnaround in the economy. The reserves are included in that (net worth).” The agreement with the OTS has the ominous label of a “Cease & Desist Order,” but the OTS is not ordering the bank to stop operations. Daily operations are continuing as normal, and the bank is still in the business of approving loans and mortgages. “The vast majority of people understand that this (agreement) was not meant to close the bank nor does it change the manner in which we are going to continue to serve them – that it just is a reflection of the times and environment in which we operate,” said Hatfield. “I’ve probably had less than half a dozen comments or questions about it. It really is not creating a significant public relations issue for us nor should it. He said the wording of “cease and desist” is “unusual wording, but it relates to the nature of the agreement. These things came about back when they really were designed to deal with a problem where some financial institution or other business was engaging in activity that regulators wanted to stop. “In most cases these days, we’d all like to stop experiencing losses on foreclosed real estate, but everybody realizes that really is out of our control,” Hatfield said. “But it doesn’t mean we’re not taking other actions to improve the health of the bank, and that’s really what the agreement talks about, so we’re just all in agreement as to the things that we’re doing. We haven’t been ordered to close. We’re not about to close. We’re open for business and still trying to take good care of our customers and that’s really the most important message,” he said. “The bottom line is we are in a very difficult economic period. It’s hitting all businesses, banks included. While we have never ever been a sub-prime lender, what we’re finding in today’s world is that even borrowers that were well qualified at the time we made loans are now experiencing difficulties. “We take pride in our underwriting. We have never been criticized over the years by regulators for our underwriting; if anything, just the opposite. We’ve been complimented. But these kinds of times show you that certain people’s circumstances change. They’ve either lost their job or they have had to have hours cut or had to accept lower paying positions and when that happens, it creates problems for them,” Hatfield said. “Fortunately our level of foreclosures is still pretty low, but it’s high by historic standards. With what’s happened in the real estate markets – property values are down so these days when you do get a property back through foreclosure you often times take a loss on it, and that’s what has happened. It’s because of the fact that last year, this year those losses have resulted in losses for the bank that regulators are anxious to make sure that we are on the same page as they are as to what we’re going to do to improve the operations of the bank. And that’s really what that agreement represents,” he said. “Everybody’s lending activities have changed because of the economy, and I think everybody is being a little more conservative as a result of that, but that’s something that’s been evolving over the last two or three years. It’s not something that has happened just because of this.” “The vast majority of things it (the agree- ment) talks about are things that we already have done or are in the process of doing, so it wasn’t that we had to have this order in place. Those are just good business practices and those are things we were engaged in anyway. There’s really nothing in there that we hadn’t already taken action on,” Hatfield said. For example, some of those actions are continually revising business plans and budgets to reflect bank operations in current economic conditions. “Business planning in these kinds of times is really a constant activity whereas in more normal times you probably update your plan on a once a year basis. In these kinds of times, we’re looking at it almost on a monthly basis,” he said. Financial institutions “haven’t been through a period like this since the 1930s, so it really is unprecedented,” Hatfield said. “I don’t think there are many banks out there that have experienced as difficult an operating environment as what we have now.” Four other banks in Michigan are currently under the same federal order to improve operations. “... I think FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.) has recognized the very difficult environment that financial institutions are operating in and because of that earlier this year they increased the amount of the deposit insurance from $100,000 to $250,000 so depositors are very, very well backed by FDIC coverage.” One of MainStreet’s requirements in the federal order is to review its capital levels at each monthly board meeting to assess the sufficiency of capital levels relative to its risk profile. If capital needs to be increased, Hatfield said, “We can do that by selling additional stock, and there are a number of techniques that we can use. Because we are a public institution, we can’t talk about those things until we’re ready to make a specific announcement, but there are a number of methods that we can use to do that and that’s something we always are evaluating...” Once initial requirements in the agreement are met, and most already have been handled, “There will just be ongoing dialogue just to keep them (bank regulators) up- to-date on what’s going on,” Hatfield said, noting that ongoing conversations with regulators are a normal part of doing business. MainStreet officials have known for “some months” about the impending federal order, but he said the bank wasn’t permitted to publicly disclose that fact until negotiations were finalized with the OTS and the agreement was signed. The agreement recently was made public in a report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He sent a memo to employees to tell them about the agreement as soon as it was a matter of public record. “While we just entered into the agreement we have been working for some time on the issues it addresses and have been adjusting our operations accordingly,” he told employees. In his memo, Hatfield said, “Our largest asset and our greatest resource is our reputation in the community. Each of you has contributed significantly to that. Keep up the great work!” �Page 4 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Governor announces plans to close eight prison facilities in Michigan Shop local should be more than a slogan To the editor: I hear ads to “shop local” and try to keep business local. Well then why is Pennock Hospital not doing that? They are trying to put a local business out of business. Are they going to stay local when the new hospital goes in or are they going to allow the contractor to use out-of-town subcontractors? Obviously, they want this community to support their new hospital, but they do not support all local businesses. Sandra Monroe, Grand Rapids Nashville car show set to take over downtown The ninth annual Classic Car Show is set to take over Main Street in Nashville on June 20. Events will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will include a variety of activities throughout the town. Last year, heavy rain and flooding forced the show to be moved from the parks behind the business onto Main Street and the turnout grew from previous years. This year, organizers have planned for the event to take place on Main Street and have worked with area businesses to make the day’s schedule even fuller. There will be a pancake breakfast at the fire station, a dunk tank sponsored by the Nashville VFW, a book sale at the library, free pony rides at MOO-ville, free horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by the Hale Family and a host of other free activities. Ruth Hickey, one of the organizers of the event is hoping for a day filled with residents learning more about what the town of Nashville has to offer and enjoying all of the free activities. Hickey said the car show was born after resident Duane Hamilton wrote a letter to the editor in the newspaper asking if anyone else was interested in starting a car club. Through that letter, a car show committee was formed. Each February, the committee begins work organizing and setting up the annual car show. Local merchants sponsor more than 50 trophies for prizes to the car entries, and the first 200 vehicles are given dash plaques. Other events and specials planned for the day include, free trolley rides from Musser’s Gas Station to MOO-ville, free five minutes massages at Maple Valley Pharmacy, music by Kyle Christopher, and 10 percent off products at the Main Street Salon. This year will also feature a parade for the first time with several local groups and churches participating. Emerald ash borer insecticide guide now available Homeowners, arborists and tree care specialists nationwide now have a comprehensive guide on emerald ash borer (EAB) control. This insect pest feeds under the bark and has killed tens of millions of ash trees in Michigan and northern Ohio alone. Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer, written by research specialists from Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Illinois, is available online at www.emeraldashborer.info. Printed copies will be available within the next month. “This guide is the result of years of research on EAB and potential options for protecting landscape ash trees. It provides the most up-to-date information on insecticides that can be used to combat this pest, as well as what to consider before treating ash trees,” said Deborah McCullough, MSU forest entomologist. “The guide is a collaborative effort to bring the best knowledge we have to people living in areas with EAB.” “Our understanding of how EAB can be managed successfully with insecticides has increased substantially in recent years,” said lead author Dan Herms, an entomologist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and OSU Extension. “There are effective treatments available for both professionals and do-ityourselfers, including some that are applied in the soil, injected in the trunk of the tree or sprayed on the trunk, branches or foliage.” Since it was discovered in 2002 in the Detroit area, EAB has been found in 12 states (most recently Kentucky) and two Canadian provinces. It continues to kill tens of millions of ash trees. Because the pest was virtually unknown outside its native Asia before 2002, scientists have been scrambling to find out all they could about the pest and the best ways to control it. “People still want to know if they can either save or protect their ash trees from EAB,” said David Smitley, MSU Extension entomologist. “The information in this guide should be very helpful for those dealing with EAB or contemplating what to do as infestations are found in their area.” The guide includes frequently asked questions, information on insecticide products available for EAB control and how to use them, and a summary of results from studies that tested the effectiveness of the various insecticides. The guide also presents key points to consider and recommendations for dealing with EAB. “As EAB infestations continue to be found, it’s important for everyone to realize that North America could lose its entire ash resource — that’s at least 15 ash species,” McCullough said. “Though insecticides can effectively protect valuable ash trees in the landscape, billions of ash trees in U.S. forests will not be treated. These trees will eventually be killed by EAB. To help slow the spread of EAB, we encourage people to buy their firewood locally, burn it completely before leaving a campsite and avoid transporting ash firewood.” Gov. Granholm last week announced plans to close three prisons (including one maximum-security prison) and five minimumsecurity camps to trim at least $120 million from the state’s budget deficit which is expected to reach in excess of a billion dollars. According to reports released from the governor’s office, the five prison camps to be closed are: Camp Cusino in Shingleton, Camp Kitwen In Painesdale, Camp Ottawa in Iron River, Camp Lehman in Grayling and Camp White Lake (the only female camp) in White Lake Township, Oakland County. The three prisons on her closure list are Standish Maximum Correctional Facility, Muskegon Correctional Facility and the Hiawatha Correctional Facility in Kincheloe. Not only will these prison closures add to the already growing unemployment rolls, the loss of jobs and spin-off income where the facilities are located could devastate the local economies. Also, as part of the governor’s plans to reduce prison expenditures, she’s suggesting the early release of as many as 6,000 prisoners. It should concern Michigan residents that we would consider releasing prisoners in a strong and vibrant economy, but with the state’s unemployment rate at an all-time high, we shouldn’t release any prisoners early in an economy with little or no opportunities for employment. According to a report released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis last week, new gross domestic product numbers indicate that Michigan is the only state that experienced a negative economic growth from 1999 to 2008. Now, with the No. 1 employer General Motors in bankruptcy, along with Chrysler, the state is in need of a complete financial adjustment. We could choose to levy the cost of government on the backs of a few, or spread the cost throughout the state while looking to trim expenses with focused cuts and spending adjustments needed to put the state back on a sound financial footing. With the 2010 election staring us in the face, the governor, secretary of state and attorney general positions are all up for grabs, along with 38 Senate seats and more than a third of the 110 House seats. To most political experts, getting cooperation in tough economic times would be difficult. But with so many positions up for election due to term limits, it could be impossible to get anything done until after next year’s elections. Throughout the state, business and industry have made the difficult choices to reduce spending to weather the storm. Yet state government has not done enough to get spending under control as they continue to support their “sacred cows.” Without real reform, Michigan’s economy will continue to deteriorate, putting more pressure on the remaining residents, businesses and industry to pick up the tab. According to a Michigan Press Association bulletin: “As the Michigan Legislature addresses drastic budget deficits, several issues have come to light with regard to the lack of accountability in state spending.” A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-Holland) would amend the Management and Budget Act to require the Department of Management and Budget to issue directives to all state agencies to provide the department with information regarding the expenditure of all state funds and require the department to make that information available to the public. The information required under the bill includes the name and principle location of the entity receiving funds, amount of funds, type of transaction, funding state agency, budget source of funds and description of purpose of the expenditure. The bill would require the state to operate a searchable Web site for taxpayers to see where their tax dollars are going. According to the report, “taxpayers need to be able to know what their government is doing with the money entrusted to them.” To avoid drastic cuts in selected areas such as health care, local governments, roads and prisons, legislators need to look at the budget crisis as a long-term issue, not just months, but years. I think Michigan residents will be better served if state legislators spread the cuts across board, putting aside their sacred cows. Reshaping Michigan government and the way we determine what programs we plan to support should begin in earnest. Every day that we let the issue linger will allow the problem to grow and jeopardize any progress needed to put Michigan back on firm footing. Dog owners: Beware of the police With the rising cost of law enforcement and the overcrowding of state and county facilities, I found the following police report very interesting: A 60-year-old Hastings woman was stopped June 6 for a defective tail light on M-37. The Barry County Sheriff’s deputy discovered then discovered that the woman had an outstanding warrant. The civil infraction warrant stemmed from a failure to pay for not having a license for her dog. She was arrested on the warrant and transported to Barry County Jail. In my opinion, an early release should be considered in this case. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Should government restrict 401(k) withdrawals? Barry County YMCA changes tennis lessons The YMCA of Barry County again will be offering tennis lessons Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting June 16, changing from the week-long lessons that were initially offered this year. The cost will be $25 for four weeks, meeting twice a week, as opposed to $25 for a full week of lessons. All lessons will still be held at Hastings High School, as originally planned, but will only be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tom Freridge will be leading instruction this year, along with Hastings High School students. Youths age 9 to 14 are welcome to sign up right at the tennis court on Tuesday if they wish, or they may register online at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... Do you think the federal government should be able to establish rules that prohibit people from taking money from their 401(k) investment funds, even when they face an emergency need? 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 5 Library passes, drawings, passports can save money this summer Having fun this summer may be a little easier on the pocketbook, thanks to the Hastings Public Library’s participation in several new programs. Residents with an active Hastings Public Library card may sign up at the library for “Park and Read” passes to state parks and recreation areas. Initiated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, it is possible to get a free one-day pass (worth $6) for one vehicle to most of Michigan’s state parks, including Yankee Springs. The library has four “Mirror Magic” is one of the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Free passes to the museum are available to Hastings Public Library card-holders. passes that can be checked out. Each is good for one visit within the week it is issued. The passes will be checked out on a first-come, firstserved basis. Stop in at the library, pick up a pass, and head for the beach with family or friends. “At many of the parks, including Yankee Springs, it is possible to obtain hammocks with the pass, so you can enjoy a great book in Michigan’s great outdoors,” said Diane Hawkins, assistant librarian. The program runs through Sept. 25. Parents also may obtain free admission to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum through a similar pass program. The pass will allow any adult with an active Hastings Public Library card to check out a Pals Membership voucher, good for up to six people. The group must consist of at least one adult; but it allows the group to enjoy the museum for the whole day. Like the Park and Read program, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum passes will expire at the end of seven days. The Pals Membership allows the library to give two passes every week for the coming year. The passes can be issued only once a year to a family. “Passes to the museum are usually $6.50 per person, so this is a great way to save money and have fun close to home, courtesy of the Hastings Public Library and the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum,” she said. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. “Make sure you pick up a pass the week you are planning to visit the museum,” advised Hawkins. The passes are not valid for museum special events. Along with the different summer programs, the library also is participating in State Rep. Brian Calley’s “Representative for a Day” summer reading contest, which begins June 15. Current elementary students in grades one to six may pick up a bookmark in the children’s area. They then count the books they read for the library’s summer reading program as well as other books they read during the summer. All they need to do is list the books they read on the back of the bookmarks. They may fill in as many bookmarks as they like before Sept. 4 and return them to the library. Winners of the contest will join Rep. Calley in Lansing for a day. “Get Creative at Saving for College,” sponsored by the Michigan Educational Trust, is Maiden Voyage opens fountain series A local Hastings musical ensemble called Maiden Voyage will launch the 2009 season of Fridays At The Fountain June 12. Melinda Smalley plays keyboards in the group and sings as well. She not only is gaining a reputation as a performer, but is known downtown Hastings. Performances are free, and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and picnic lunches to enjoy the open-air concerts. In the event of rain, concerts will take place in the community room located in the lower level of the Hastings City Bank. The free concerts are sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. another opportunity available to parents this summer. If a parent has signed up a child for the “Get Creative at Your Library” summer reading program at the Hastings Public Library, they have a chance to win $1,500 that can be used toward their children’s college education. All they need to do is fill out an entry card and return it to a librarian. All entries must be received at the library by Aug. 21. The Hastings Public Library is also a destination and rewards partner for the “Passport to Barry County” program. Visit the library and ask the librarian at the information desk to stamp a passport. The Friends of the Library are offering $3 off for any used book or books in the Friends’ store to anyone who turns a completed passport in to the library. American Legion, Auxiliary install officers Newly installed American Legion officers (from top left) are Russ Hammond, immediate past commander and finance officer; Dale Moras, chaplain; Gary Lindsey, first vice commander; Charlie Alexander, commander; Tom Straley, second vice commander; James Atkinson, adjutant; Frank Williams, service officer; (bottom left) Neil Braendle, historian; and Jim Gross, sergeant-at-arms. (Judge Advocate Barry Wood not pictured) (From left) Evelyne Hecht, sergeant-at-arms; Diana Meade, chaplain; Bonnie Converse, treasurer; Sherlyn Courtney, secretary; Jane Power, second vice president; Ilene Hilson, first vice president; and Denise Straley, president; stand with Neil Braendle, installing officer, after being installed into the Women’s Auxiliary. (Historian Shirley Bachelder not pictured) At the May 26 meeting of American Legion Hastings Post 45, officers were installed with the help of Legionnaires from posts 84 and 127, operating out of Otsego and Dorr, respectively. The newly installed officers include Russ Hammond, immediate past commander and finance officer; Dale Moras, chaplain; Gary Lindsey, first vice commander; Charlie Alexander, commander; Tom Straley, second vice commander; James Atkinson, adjutant; Frank Williams, service officer; Neil Braendle, historian; Jim Gross, sergeant-atarms; and Barry Wood, judge advocate. On June 3, the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 45 also installed new officers, including Evelyne Hecht, sergeantat-arms; Diana Meade, chaplain; Bonnie Converse, treasurer; Sherlyn Courtney, secretary; Jane Power, second vice president; Ilene Hilson, first vice president; Shirley Bachelder, historian; and Denise Straley, president. Neil Braendle was their installing officer. The executive committee of the Women’s Auxiliary includes Elnora Beckwith, Lawanda Converse and Bonnie Sherman. Nashville VFW Post 8260 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT K.A. Mueller Accounting Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. Over 50 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. Maiden Voyage will launch the 2009 Fridays at The Fountain series the Friday. Members of the group are Angie Seeber, Melinda Smalley and Colleen Acker. This relatively new group of musicians offers a folk and rock mix of originals as well as some popular cover tunes. The trio of ladies all from the Hastings area likely are known by many people in the area. Colleen Acker plays guitar in the group, but is known mostly for her stylistic vocals, performed on stage as recently as part of the cast of “Oliver”. Additionally, she has added compositional skills to her resume with her contributions as a writer. In support of “Homes for Our Troops” SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH 5:30-7:00PM 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 77535691 Adults ~ $6.00 • Children under 12 ~ $4.00 Call for info. after 4 pm except Tuesdays… 517-852-9260 77535637 by the many students she has worked with as a music teacher in the Hastings schools. Angie Seeber plays keyboards and sings, and many may know her for her roles in productions by the Thornapple Players. Concert-goers are reminded that the Fridays At The Fountain series begins Friday and will continues each Friday, starting at 11:30 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m. Performances are located on the Barry County Courthouse Lawn near the fountain in The Walldorff Ballroom A “ ffordable Elegance located in downtown Hastings” You’re invited to… Banquets & Catering Please call Brenda Brinks, Event Coordinator at 269-945-4400 06693007 Know Your Legislators: Come check out our ® New Summer Menu The The Patio is Open Live Music on the Patio Thursday, June 11th Brian Cole 6 to 10 pm rain call Friday, June 12th Aaron Holland 7 to 11 pm rain or shine South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 77528605 U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Taco Dinner 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com �Page 6 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State cuts impact Barry County Fair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 2009 Barry County Fair, scheduled for July 20 to 25 with 4-H events beginning July 18 and 19 will go on as planned, mostly. The state has cut its $1.4 million in premium payments to county fairs. In the past, the Barry County Fair has paid one-third of premiums, or ribbon money, and the state has paid two-thirds. Members of the Barry County Agriculture Society Board of Directors, the fair board, recently voted to continue to pay its one-third of premiums. Board President Ron Tobias explained that this means that instead of $3 paid for a nonlivestock blue ribbon, the premium will now be $1. Open class, which is traditionally an adult competition in a variety of areas, also will continue, but with reduced premiums, and ribbons. “We hope everyone interested in open class will register by the June 18 deadline,” Tobias said. Another change to the 2009 fair will be a reduction in harness racing from three days to one. The colt stakes will be held on Sunday. Racing begins at noon. Tobias noted that the fair will receive less money since racing has been cut. Tobias says he feels very positive about this year’s fair. However, due to scheduling concerns, the fair will not host a concert by Jessica Price this year. She will be appearing at other concerts in the area this summer. For more information about the Barry County Fair call the fair office at 269-945-2224 or go online to www.barryexpocenter.com. Michigan has 85 county and local agricultural fairs, which were attended by 4 million citizens in 2008. The fairs attract 78,000 exhibitors. Worship Together… 77353089 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Second Sunday after Pentecost June 14 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Youth Ministry Breakfast 9:00-12:00. Noise Offering Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:45 a.m. Congregational Meeting; 4:00 p.m. Summer Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9:00 a.m. VBS! 6:30 p.m. Softball at Cheney Field. Friday - 9:00 a.m. VBS! 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. Visitation Jane Merritt, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service. Monday - 6:30 p.m. Softball at Cedar Creek. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Softball at Cheney Field; Wednesday - 12:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Area Obituaries Norman W. O’Meara Raymond B. Weller HASTINGS – Raymond B. Weller from Hastings, age 92, died on June 5, 2009 at his Carveth Village residence in Middleville where he had lived for the past year and eight months. Ray was born in Vera, Saskatchewan, Canada to Louis and Lela (Baldwin) Weller. Louis was homesteading and farming at the time. Ray was the fourth child born to the Wellers in five years. They lived in a sod house and eventually Louis bought a Sears and Roebuck house for $800 and assembled it on the homesteaded property. The family eventually moved to Michigan when Ray was nine years of age and settled in Martin and continued to farm. Ray walked to and from school and relates how he would have to come home for chores and walk back to school for play practice and then walk home again at night. He was an outstanding football and track star at Martin relating, much to the delight of his grandsons, how he would knock out the teeth of opposing players who were only wearing leather helmets and no face mask. He also finished second in the state track finals in the 100 and 200 yard dashes. Lost to the same guy in both races. He graduated from Martin High School in 1934. On Jan. 11, 1937, he became a United States citizen. Ray met Mary Baweja at the Dixie Pavilion in Wayland when they were 22 years of age. They were married on June 6, 1942. Their marriage of 61 years ended when Mary passed away on Nov. 30, 2003. Before they were married, Ray worked at the E W Bliss Company in Hastings. Eventually World War II called and Ray was shipped overseas to serve with the United States Army. He was a medic in the war, which is why the Weller side of the family refers to him as 'Doc'. While serving as a medic, Ray participated in the invasion at Normandy. After the war, Ray came home to a wife and young son and settled in Grand Rapids on Spring Ave. and worked at Behler Young. He had always liked Hastings so he looked into the possibility of working again at Bliss. He was hired and he moved to Hastings in 1952 and eventually became the foreman of the Gear Guard and Weld Shop. He retired from Bliss in 1978. After he retired, Bliss rehired him and sent him to the Bliss factory in Athlone, Ireland where he worked for one year. Mary joined him after six months, as she couldn't bear to have him out of her sight for more than six months. After his return from Ireland, Ray continued to consult for Bliss on a part-time basis. Ray and Mary also had the Grand Rapids Press distributorship for many years, crediting that income for putting all three of their sons through college. Ray was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. While a Moose member, he served as governor and several other leadership positions. In 1994, he was honored as Hastings Moose of the Year. Ray was well-known for his witty and quick sense of humor, jovial laugh in which his whole body shook, joke telling, rich personality and flirtatious nature. He loved supporting his boys in their sporting events and school plays, attending every event and allowing them every opportunity to develop their full potential. He was a handyman, could fix anything and a woodworker specializing in making birdhouses, bat houses, windmills and pozy wells. Well into his 80s, he enjoyed working in his state-of-the-art workshop at Algonquin Lake. He also built the puppet stage at the Hastings Public Library. Along with his son, Pat, he built the Methodist Church flame, Lawrence Cooley HASTINGS - Lawrence Cooley passed away on May 30, 2009 at Tendercare of Hastings. Lawrence was born Sept. 14, 1906 to Lee and Margaret Cooley. He married Ruth Loveland on July 28, 1928 who preceded him in death on Nov. 12, 2000. Lawrence retired from the E.W. Bliss Co. in 1971 after 37 years of service. He was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose #628. He held local and district offices, was a member of the legion of the Moose also was a state president from 1973-1974 and was awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit. Surviving Lawrence was his son, Ray (Elaine) of Englewood, Florida; grandsons, Steven (Judy), Chris (Debbie) and Craig (Renae); great grandchildren, Matt and Anna, all of Hastings. He was preceded in death by sons, Norman, Keith and Hubert; brothers, Merle, Burr, and Glen; sister, Myrtle; half-sister, Edna and half brother, Floyd. He will be missed by all. There will be no funeral services. For those who wish a memorial contribution can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Please share a memory of Lawrence with his family at www.lauerfh.com. which is still located at the corner of Broadway and Green in Hastings. Because of his love for kids, he was a volunteer tutor and reader at the St. Rose School. He took up golf at 60 years of age and enjoyed playing in the Weller Open with his sons and in the family reunion golf outings. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they all gravitated to him and his wonderful personality. They were especially grateful to him when he made his homemade cloverleaf rolls for the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. For three winters, Ray was able to go to Florida at the Deer Creek RV and Golf Resort in Davenport, Fla. with son Bernie and daughter-in-law Sandy, where his positive spirit, quick wit and vibrant personality made everyone feel better and brought a smile to their faces. He was sorely missed when he no longer could travel. He loved Karaoke and would practice songs on his CD player so he was ready to go every other Thursday night. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, including his stepmother Alice, his wife Mary, son Kenneth in 1998, sisters Irene and Nelda and brothers Neil and Vince. Surviving are his sister, Beulah (Lyle) Ayers from Plainwell and a niece, Arvilla (Harry) Roe from Fort Myers, Fla. who was raised in the Weller household as if she were a sister. Also surviving are Ray's sons, Bernie (Sandy Johnson) from Hastings and Pat (Jayne Fritz) from Fenton. Two granddaughters survive and they are: Angie (Marc) Johnson who live on a boat usually in the Caribbean and Rachel Weller from Fenton. Grandsons surviving are: Scott (Kendall) Weller from Crystal Lake, Ill., Trent (Kimberly) Weller from Fayetteville, Ark. and Matthew, Nathan and Daniel Weller from Fenton. Great-grandchildren surviving are Parker and Sabrina Johnson, Carson, Jaden and Bode Weller. Ray also had a special place in his heart for Brad and Karin Johnson and their children, Matthew, Samuel, Hannah and Micah. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose School (805 S Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058) or American Red Cross of Grand Rapids (PO Box 219, Attn: Mark Englerth, Hastings, MI 49058, Please note on the memo line of the check: 'For Barry County'). A Funeral Mass was held at Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Fr. Alfred J. Russell was Celebrant. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings with full military honors by the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net). Dorotha I. Black HASTINGS - Dortha I. (Kinney) Black, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Thornapple Manor. She was born April 27, 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Ray G. and Jessie (Wilkins) Lancaster. Dortha graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. She married Lyle Kinney in 1936 which ended in divorce. Dortha worked at Orchard Industries for four years and Hastings Manufacturing Co. for eight years. In 1975 she moved to St. Ignace and lived there until she returned to Hastings in 1994. She lived in Charlotte for 11 years and had a dog grooming parlor. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, crocheting, gardening and crossword puzzles. Dortha is survived by her son James (Sally) Kinney of Hastings. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Lancaster, Delbert Lancaster and a sister Myrtle Puckett. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). PRAIRIEVILLE – Norman W. O’Meara, Sr., age 92, passed away June 8, 2009. Norman was born Oct. 13, 1916 in Detroit, the son of James J. and Olive (Riches) O'Meara. In 1925, Norman moved to the Kalamazoo area and worked on the family farm in Parchment; graduating from Richland High School in 1935. A lifetime farmer, moving to Prairieville in 1957, he also was a rural farm real estate broker for Boris Realty, being the first farm and lake real estate specialist with the Kalamazoo Board of Realtors. Norman enjoyed fishing and gardening and took great pride in his rose garden in Hobe Sound, Fla.; his winter home where he thoroughly enjoyed the warm weather and his many friends. He was a member of the Michigan Cattleman's Association, the Michigan Feeder Cattle Association, the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, a lifetime member of the Michigan Farm Bureau, the Otsego Elks, and a former member of the Kalamazoo Board of Realtors. On Aug. 5, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Norman married Maxine Peterson, the love of his life for 65 years, who survives. Norman is survived by sons, Norman Jr. (Marta) O'Meara of Delton, Michael (Ronna) O'Meara of Delton, Timothy (Onilee) O'Meara of Battle Creek and Thomas (Cheryl) O'Meara of Lancaster, Penn.; sisters, Olive "Sis" (Ken) Belson of Florida and Betty (Robert) Essar of Parchment; grandchildren: Norman III (Lesley) O'Meara, Shawn (Beth) O'Meara, Pat (Kim) O'Meara, Brian Springer - O'Meara, Meghan O'Meara, Tammy (Bill) Duff, Timberly O'Meara; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and James; a sister, Helen Stein and a grandson, Ryan O'Meara. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden will officiate. Interment will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to West Michigan Cancer Center or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements are by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Lorraine Wilda Guthrie HASTINGS – Lorraine Wilda Guthrie, age 79, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 as a result of cancer at Woodlawn Meadows where she was a resident. Lorraine was born Dec. 16, 1929 in Barry County to Burr and Beatrice (Vanderbrook) Laubaugh. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and married LaVern J. Guthrie Sept. 25, 1948. They lived in the Battle Creek area until LaVern’s death in 1999. Lorraine retired from Wolverine Insurance Co. in Battle Creek. Lorraine is survived by her sister, Marjorie Hallifax; several nieces and nephews; sistersin-law and brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers, Dale Laubaugh and Kenneth Laubaugh. Lorraine enjoyed dogs, playing cards, gardening and crossword. She will be missed by her family and the caregivers at Woodlawn Meadows. Lorraine was at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where services were held Monday, June 8, 2009. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment followed at Rutland Township Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society in Lorraine’s name. Please share a memory with Lorraine’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Arrangements were by Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel in Hastings. �Area Obituaries Jane Ellis Merritt HASTINGS - Jane Ellis (Hamilton) Merritt, age 60, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly but with grace and the typical matter-of-factness that defined her, on June 1, 2009. Jane was born in Grand Rapids, on May 11, 1949 to Max Case Hamilton and Donna Conklin. She spent many happy years in Portage with her brother, Pat Hamilton and sisters, Peg (Jeff) Weiden and Vicki (Jim) Ayers. Jane attended Western Michigan University until she met and married her husband of 40 years, John Merritt, on Feb. 28, 1968. Together they raised three daughters; Jenna (Rick Breadner) Wilcox, Erin Merritt, and Amy (Brian) Trudeau. She returned to Western Michigan University to complete her teaching degree, graduated cum laude, and was employed by Hastings Area Schools for 13 years. She loved teaching and well after her retirement she spoke of the children she met and the friends she made. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ellis and Billie Seymour, Maynard and Grace (Idle) Hamilton; her father; and her baby brother, Gregory Allen. Jane loved her grandchildren Amelia Wilcox, Jameson Riordan Merritt, and Hadley and Ellery Trudeau. She cherished her large extended family and looked forward to family gatherings. Jane was a voracious reader who, according to her daughters, could answer any question about anything. She took great pleasure in correcting their grammar in the process if necessary. Among other things, she liked antiquing with her sisters and daughters, and had a great passion for theater, art, and music. She had varying interests and could often be found sewing, watching reality television or best of all, ruminating in the beautiful craft room her husband built for her. Her quiet strength and introspective nature led her through a difficult battle with breast cancer which resulted in irreparable heart damage. Despite her illness, she experienced some truly glorious moments. She witnessed her daughters marry and start their own families, and her grandchildren enter the world. She enhanced many lives and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on June 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. with a time for reflection and remembrance at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jane’s name to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements have been made by Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 7 Hilda Irene Zerbel HASTINGS – Hilda Irene Zerbel went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2009. Hilda was born to Herbert and Louise (Geiger) Bishop and was the last surviving sibling of that union, with four sisters and four brothers predeceasing her. Hilda lived almost her entire life in Hastings, with brief residences in Waukegan, Ill., Racine, Wisc. and Kalamazoo. Hilda also lived in Lake Odessa a few years before entering Thornapple Manor in Sept. 2001. Hilda attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1927. Hilda was a faithful member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings for many years. In 1928, she married Sterling Zerbel and they had three children: two sons, Kingsley Zerbel and Mary Lou, of Summerland Key, Fla. and St. Joseph, and Herman (Fred) Zerbel and Lynda of Portage; and one daughter, Anne L. Ruther who predeceased her in April of 2003. Hilda worked at Pennock Hospital for a few years before moving on to the Viking Corporation for 18 years. Hilda is also survived by her precious 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was her special peanut butter fudge made to perfection, clothes on the line soaking up the sun, the smell of fresh brewed coffee, a walk in the fresh air no matter the season, a homemade birthday cake. She was fluffed pillows on a newly made bed, a cookie tin never empty, a small boy’s spit bath with a handmade handkerchief before entering church, the rhythmic beat of a well worn rocker cradling her children and grandchildren, knickknacks on a kitchen shelf, scalped corn, baked beans and ham loaf. She worried if you were safe. She was the lace doily beneath a centerpiece, the church hymns so lovingly sung. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were a specialty. She was a fridge door decorated with grandchildren’s pictures and accomplishments, the birthday card you always received. A reader of stories and poems with a moral message for both the children and grandchildren. She was the perfect flower of spring always blooming right on time. Nothing made her more proud than her family. The family has entrusted Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway Hastings to care for their needs. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please share a memory with of Hilda with her family at www.lauerfh.com. Branches to celebrate 45th wedding anniversary Horns celebrate 50th wedding anniversary James “Dewey” Horn and Miriam Alderink were married on June 12, 1959 and will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with their children and nine grandchildren. Their children are Jim (Sandi) Horn, Jeff (Brenda) Horn, Sandi (Brett) Verus, and Suzi (Jeff) Hamilton. They currently reside in Nashville, Michigan. Dave and Karin Branch of Delton will celebrate their 45th anniversary. The couple have two children, Scott Branch and Krista (Shane) Courtney, all of Delton. Dave Branch and the former Karin Carpenter were married on June 19, 1964 at Richland Presbyterian Church in Richland. Dave retired after 20 years at Gibson Guitar and 20 years at Upjohn Pfizer Company and now is a security officer for Kellogg Community College in Hastings. He is a member of Delton Moose Lodge #1649 where he is currently the Governor and also Delton VFW #422. Karin was employed 20 years at Shakespeare Products and 10 years at National Water Lift as an accountant and is now a Realtor. Grandchildren are Breana Branch of California; Drew, Seth, Eric and Rily Courtney of Delton as well as a foster daughter since age 11, Corene Kovacs and her daughters, Teresa and Dyana. Converses to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Charles and Bonnie Converse will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on June 12, 2009. They were united in marriage on June 12, 1959 in Hastings by Pastor Russell Houseman. Their children include Charles and Pam Converse of Hastings, Deb and Ted Baker of Hastings, and Don and Carlene Converse of Middleville. They have nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration hosted by their children on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Elks Lodge in Hastings from 6 to 12 p.m. No gifts, please. To send them a card, please mail to: 2775 Quakezik, Hastings, MI 49058. Shear-Bouwens united Stephen Shear and Nicole Bouwens were united in marriage on May 22, 2009 in Hastings, Mich. Stephen is the son of John and Joan Shear of Middleville and Nicole is the daughter of Ted and Denise Bouwens of Middleville. A reception will be held August 15 at the home of Ted and Denise Bouwens, 155 Yankee Springs Rd., Middleville, for family and friends. The couple are presently residing in the Middleville area. Geigers to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Randy and Sharon Geiger will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on June 30, 2009. Come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 27 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene located at 1716 N. Broadway in Hastings from 1 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please, just your company. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Barcroft-McDonald Tony and Kay Barcroft of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Kay to Casey Andrew McDonald, the son of Charles and Julie McDonald of Midland. The bride-elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School, Michigan State University, and Michigan State University College of Law. The groom-elect is a graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Michigan State University, and is currently employed with Stryker Medical. An August 21, 2009 wedding is being planned at University United Methodist Church in East Lansing. 07521180 Marriage Licenses Drew Andrew Gilbert, Nashville and Jolene May Woudstra, Nashville. James Michael Knies, Jr., Watertown, Wisc. and Jamie Lynn Swannie Harvath, Delton. Willie Joe Murray, Hastings and Nichole Marie Green, Hastings. Jeremy Webster Orman, Hastings and Christina Lynn Hoffman, Hastings. Michael Thomas Rubley II, Bellevue and Ruby Anne Heie, Bellevue. Adam Troy Thayer, Hastings and Cassandra Louise O’Keefe, Hastings. 77535590 �Page 8 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Visitors are always welcome. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Earlier this week, the library had visitors from Oakland County who were searching for ancestors in Easton Township. Plat maps, the reprinted 1881 history and index, Easton Cemetery records all contributed to the search they were on. The Tri-River Museum Group will meet Tuesday, June 16, at Greenville. Tickets are now on sale by members for the July 14 luncheon at Belding’s Belrockton Museum. Freeport, Lake Odessa and Charlton Park members have tickets for sale. Not only does one get a great lunch, but also a chance to explore the museum exhibits and the company of interesting people. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet Thursday, June 18, at the Reame home on Haynor Road, Ionia. There will be a catered lunch at the usual price. Call reservations to Karen Merchant by Friday of this week. This is the meeting when superintendents of the county schools come to bring retirees up to date on what is happening in their home districts and to showcase their own schools to others of the county. Among the attendees at West Michigan Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Annual Conference last week were Charles Shaffer, Barbara Heise, Joy Angel, Paul Quigley from Woodland, Jerry Gilbert from Sunfield, and Elaine Garlock and Barbara Wareing, Rev. Eric Beck from Lake Odessa. Most sessions were held in the new VanNoord Arena. This expansive structure has many amenities. The arena must be quite a sight when all the bleachers are filled with basketball fans. The climbing wall was quite an attraction to teenage attendees. Golf carts were used to transport people from one end of the campus to the other. Barbara Heise had responsibility for part of the rural fellowship luncheon and program. Hearing more than 600 voices in unison singing hymns was a thrilling experience. Car flips after Jefferson Street ‘Community Eyecare Day’ collision set June 20 in Hastings With the belief that a person’s financial situation should not be the deciding factor in whether a person can obtain quality health care, Advanced Eyecare Professionals is holding its second annual “Community Eyecare Day” to help people in need of vision care. The goal is to provide no-cost/low-cost eye exams and glasses to approximately 60 people in need within Barry County. The event starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 20 and will be held at the Hastings office of Advanced Eyecare Professionals, 915 West Green St., Suite 101, located across the parking lot from Pennock Hospital. More than 30 of the 60 patient-spots are still available, so people in need of the services are being urged to call Advanced Eyecare Professionals as soon as possible. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 269/945-3866. To maximize the outreach of the services, only two people per family can be seen. Board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Flohr, M.D. will be Hastings Police responded to a minor personal injury accident that occurred at the intersections of Jefferson and Apple Streets June 5. Sarah Joppie, 20, of Hastings was traveling north on Jefferson Street when she failed to yield to a vehicle being driven by Michael Kuhlman, 57, from Shelbyville, who was westbound on Apple Street. The collision caused the Joppie vehicle to flip upside down and careen into the front of a third vehicle, driven by Jill Soghomonian, 45, from Hastings, who was stopped at the intersection in the southbound lane of Jefferson Street. The Joppie vehicle then came to rest on its roof on Jefferson Street. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Joppie and two minor children who were passengers in her vehicle to Pennock Hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION - ATTENTION HASTINGS H.S. CLASS OF 1964 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education will be held 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Plans are under way for our 45th class reunion scheduled on 8-29-09. Updates are needed on current names and addresses. Please contact: 07522933 Colleen Garber, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education 77535697 “ S t r etchi n g ” donating his time and resources along with certified optometrists Dr. Katherine Selleck, Dr. Chad Kresnak and Dr. Troy LeBaron. Advanced Eyecare Professionals’ employees also will be donating their time towards helping with Community Eyecare Day. People may qualify for the event if they fit into one or more of the following categories: • You have Medicaid. • You meet the state’s poverty level. • You have Barry-Eaton Healthy. • You have a Bridge Card. • You have Medicare. • You are uninsured • You receive outside assistance for food, health and shelter. People must show proof of need in order to take advantage of Community Eyecare Day. “If you, or anyone you know, are in need of an eye exam/glasses, please call Advanced Eyecare Professionals for an appointment,” a spokesperson said. Community Eyecare Day is possible through several community organizations that gave donations to help those in need in the county. 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Sarah received the Jack Korff Scholarship from the 21st Century Health Careers Program. She received a bronze cord for a 3.31 GPA at DKHS. She also recieved the Betty M. Root Scholarship and the Delton Rotary Alumni Scholarship. Sarah plans on attending Davenport University to pursue her nursing career. We are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck. Love, Grandma & Mom 77535511 Son doesn’t want to pay for inevitable Dear Annie: My father and stepmother are old and broke. They squandered all their money on gambling and still do. After my parents divorced, my father and I spoke only occasionally. When I married, he offered no financial assistance and didn’t even give us a wedding present. A few years ago, Dad re-established contact with me. He finally learned my wife’s name after we had been married nearly 30 years, although he still doesn’t know the names of my three grown children. Dad and his wife (who I barely know) gush about how much they love me, but every call includes a discussion about why they need money. After the first few dips in that well, I quit giving them anything except at Christmas and birthdays. My sister gets along with Dad, but she’s financially challenged. I want to maintain a good relationship with my sister, but I don’t want to pay for my father’s funeral when the time comes. Frankly, I don’t care where, or even if, he is buried. I can afford it, but I don’t want to spend any part of my children’s inheritance on a funeral for a grandfather they don’t know. Any thoughts? — Indifferent Son Dear Son: Funerals don’t have to deplete the family inheritance. Select something simple, and start setting aside a portion of the annual Christmas and birthday money for that purpose. You aren’t doing it for Dad. You’re doing it for your sister. Old feelings are causing new pain Dear Annie: A few months ago, my daughter got into an argument with her brother. During the course of this very heated disagreement, my daughter said she never liked his stepson because of something that happened 10 years ago. My son’s wife overheard the remark and was very hurt. When she came into the family, her son was very young and we all accepted him. I asked my daughter to apologize for making such a damaging comment. She replied that she didn’t understand what the big deal was and they should get over it. I cannot get through to her what an awful thing she said and how much it hurt them. Because of this, none of them are speaking to each other. This means we can’t get the family together. It is literally making me sick. When I ask her to apologize, my daughter accuses me of taking sides. I told both of them they need to resolve this before it begins to fester. Is the situation hopeless? — Crying Mom Dear Mom: Not hopeless, but it will take some effort from both of your kids to fix it. Your daughter must apologize, and your son must forgive. And you are right — the longer they wait, the harder it will be. Talk to your daughter first. She may be reluctant to admit fault, so explain that whether right or wrong, it is important to say you are sorry when you hurt someone, especially a person you care about. She doesn’t have to apologize for her opinion of his stepson (and she should keep future opinions to herself), but she absolutely needs to tell her brother that she didn’t mean to cause pain to him or his wife and she is sorry. Period. If she agrees, speak to your son and urge him to accept his sister’s apology so they can rebuild their relationship. It will not be easy and it may take some time, but this is a good start. Daughter doesn’t want parents to move Dear Annie: My husband is 64 and I’m 59. We are independent and active and only have a few minor health issues. We are planning to retire to a beautiful area about a four-hour drive from where we live now. The problem is our daughter feels it is wrong for us to move away because it will be too hard for her to care for us when we get too old to care for ourselves. We think that time is fairly far in the future, and even so, our new community includes a hospital and there are two other medical facilities nearby. I think our daughter feels guilty because someone told her they couldn’t believe she would let us MICHIGAN’S MASSIVE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE I MARKET I SUN, JUNE 14 NEW HOURS 8am3:30pm • CENTERVILLE, MI • FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) I BOOTHS AVAILABLE I ZURKO • 715-526-9769 www.zurkopromotions.com N COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL E W I BUY • SELL • TRADE I move so far away. What can we say to help her deal with this better? — Confused Dear Confused: Your daughter isn’t thinking about hospital care. She’s worried about the day you can no longer drive to the grocery store or clean your house, and she has a point. However, you are still young enough to enjoy many more years of independence, and there’s no reason you can’t do it where you prefer. Assure her that if it becomes too difficult to remain self-sufficient, you will consider moving closer to her. In the meantime, please visit as often as you can. Mom’s grief has led to dependency Dear Annie: My 70-year-old father died after a long battle with cancer. My mother, an active 68-year-old woman who still maintains a part-time job, requested my sisters and I help her out while Dad was ailing and, of course, we did. However, it's been six months and Mom continues to expect us to come over and do her chores, which are getting out of hand. We clean the floors, fold laundry and organize closets. There's always a “to do” list when we visit, including holidays. We have families of our own, and I have a full-time job, as well. I know Mom is grieving, but I'm beginning to lose patience and don't want to be so bitter. What can I do? — Ungrateful Daughter Dear Daughter: Your mother has become dependent on you. Six months ago, this was both necessary and loving, but now it is creating an unhealthy neediness and you are becoming resentful. Set boundaries for how much time you spend doing chores. Perhaps you and your sister can help her hire someone once every other week for household maintenance. Also remember that Mom is still grieving. Becoming independent makes her loss more permanent and painful. Grief counseling will help. Web site helped curb bullying Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Unhappy Parents,” whose daughter is being bullied. We had similar problems with our fourth-grader. When we reported it to the office and the teacher, the bullying only became worse. Although the verbal abuse stopped briefly, she was ostracized and ignored during lunch and recess by her classmates because her friends were afraid to get on the wrong side of the bullies. I strongly recommend the Web site bullies2buddies.com for a sure-fire way to make it stop. It took two weeks and a couple of false starts, but she is no longer bullied and now has the tools to stop any future bullying behavior. It was a terrific boost for her self-esteem because it taught her to solve the problem herself. Hope this helps. — Mililani, Hawaii Dear Hawaii: Thanks for the recommendation. We hope children, parents and teachers will check out the website. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at Printing Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings just north of city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part VIII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter We were now approaching the foot hills of the Rocky Mountains and had passed out of the range of buffalo and antelope. Deer and elk were still plenty and a few brown mountain bears were seen, our southern party bringing in one young brown bear near this point. They said that they had seen a mountain lion and a herd of mountain sheep during the day. The doctor’s arm and shoulder were improving, as it was now three weeks since the accident. I had performed all his duties during this time, driving the team, standing guard at night and washing his clothes, and had left the train only one day of the time to go on a buffalo hunt. He was getting quite good-natured over the affair, and now took all the blame for his injury on himself. At Fort Laramie, we had our oxen shod for the first time on the trip, for we were approaching the Black Hills. In leaving the fort and ascending the steep bluff, the road wound over the solid black rock for a distance of 25 miles with no vegetation whatever near it. We passed through Ash Hollow, a narrow ravine leading down from the hills into the valley of the north fork of the Platte River, and in this valley, less than a mile long, we counted over 60 fresh made graves by the roadside. As we approached the river valley, we saw numerous wagons halted as far from the road as they could get, each flying a red flag to indicate the presence of smallpox. The newmade graves we had seen were those of the victims of this dread disease. For the next two days of our travel, we saw these red flags flying from many wagons unhitched at the side of the road. From Ash Hollow, it was 40 miles to the ferry where we expected to cross the river. The day we left Fort Laramie was the warmest and most trying for man and beast that we had experienced since starting. The thermometer indicated 100 degrees, the sun shone blisteringly hot on those bare, black rocks and we had no water for stock until we reached the river that night. No game could subsist on the rocky barren waste over which we had travelled during the day, but our southern hunting party left the train at Ash Hollow, where there was scattering timber and searched for game through ravines and over bluffs during the balance of the day, joining the train just as we were going into camp, with the first mountain sheep that had been killed on the trip and two fine deer. Uncle Billy was with them, and received the credit for shooting the mountain sheep. This success made Uncle Billy’s tongue run pretty rapidly for the next 48 hours and led him to tell several new stories of his prowess as a hunter. At Fort Laramie, we had been informed that the ferry on the North Platte was owned by Mormons who were charging exorbitant prices for crossing in their boat which was small and unsafe. That evening, the captain suggested that he and Erastus Jacobs ride ahead of the train to the ferry, to find out the true situation there and report to us at our next camping place. Accordingly, when we broke camp at daybreak the next morning the captain with Jacobs and two other mounted men galloped off on their mission. We had gone about 20 miles when the two men who had accompanied the captain and Jacobs in the morning met us and advised us of a fine camping place about five miles further on. We went into camp before dark on the river bank opposite a well-wooded island. It was evident that there had been recent heavy rains in the mountains, for the water was very muddy and rising rapidly. The next morning we found that the river was out of its banks and that we were camped on an island, with water running five feet deep a few rods south of us where the previous evening there had been dry ground and a heavy growth of grass. The river must have risen 10 feet during the night and it was still rising. We were somewhat alarmed since a further rise of 10 feet would float us and our possessions off with the flood. But the waters soon began to fall, and before night, the river was in its old channel. At noon, the captain and Jacobs rode into camp and we all gathered around them to hear what news they had from the ferry. They were both exhausted from their long trip and made us wait until they had eaten their dinner before telling their story. After they had rested and feasted on choice sheep and venison steaks, they related what they had witnessed during the past 24 hours. As I now remember it, the captain said that they arrived at the ferry about two o’clock in the afternoon and that the river was then high and rising at the rate of about two feet per hour. The channel was narrow at the ferrying place and as the volume of water increased, the current became very rapid. A large number of men and wagons were waiting to be ferried across, at a charge of $5 each for wagons and $1 each for men, while the women were carried free. The proprietors allowed only two wagons and 10 men on the boat at each crossing because of the high water, while the stock had to swim across just below the ferry. As soon as the cattle of one train were well started for the opposite shore with their owners on horseback closely following them, another train would start its stock into the river. Many people were crossing when the captain rode up. One large drove of stock, which the captain thought consisted of over 100 head, had nearly reached the opposite shore, being driven by 14 men on horseback, and another large drove was well started in their rear, when for some reason the first drove suddenly turned around and started back to the other shore. The 14 men on horseback were caught between the two bodies of cattle, each going in opposite directions, and all were drowned. The wives of two of the men were on the boat the time and saw their husbands go down to their watery graves. As Captain Smith, who was used to the tragedies of the frontier, related this story, the tears streamed down his face and his voice was broken with sobs. Jacobs who was my partner and messmate, told me later that he thought the cattle turned back because dogs barked at them as they neared the shore. He said that after the accident the ferrymen refused to run the boat until the river had gone down, so that there would be no danger in crossing. He had stopped at the ferry all night, and said there were probably 5,000 emigrants within five miles waiting to cross and that it would take several days before our turn to cross would come. (To be continued) Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of “Cutting losses” can be more painful than you think Why do stock prices fall? Various factors are involved, but in a nutshell, prices drop when more people want to sell stocks than buy them. Conversely, the more people who buy a particular stock, the faster that stock’s price will rise. If you’ve studied basic economics and the law of supply and demand, you’ve already got a pretty clear sense of why stock prices move the way they do. And yet, while the process sounds fairly logical, the behavior of many investors isn’t — which gives you some good investment opportunities right now. To understand why so many investors have acted in a way that may be counter-productive, let’s look at consumer behavior in another context. Suppose a hypothetical couple, Mike and Mary Ann, bought a house five years ago for $200,000. They liked everything about the house, and it was the right size to meet their family’s needs for many years to come. However, the sharp decline in the housing market has caused Mike and Mary Ann such concern that they decide to sell their house, even though they can only get $160,000 for it. By selling now, they reason, they can avoid further drops, and when the market stabilizes, they can buy another house in the same neighborhood. To sum up: Mike and Mary Ann took a $40,000 loss on a house they didn’t even need to sell. In essence, they were betting that the housing market, against all historical evidence, would not recover enough to compensate them for staying put. Most people would question the rationality of this type of behavior. Yet many of these same people do the BOY, Jackson Lyle Smith, born at St. Mary’s on May 15, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. to Adam and Janine Smith of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Welcomed home by sister Gabby. Proud grandparents are Rod and Mary Smith and Bruce and Marilyn McWhinney of Middleville. GIRL, Jayda Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on May 23, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. to Michelle and Jaden Miller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Blairs celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Eleanor Houvener will be celebrating her 95th birthday on June 18. Born Eleanor G. Brouard on the family farm near Brouard, now Doster, on June 18, 1914, the fourth of six children of Nicholas and Mary Brouard. Eleanor has lived most of her life in Prairieville Township, serving three terms as township clerk, one term as township treasurer, 10 years on the Cemetery Trust Fund Board and also the library board. In addition to working the township and school elections for over 50 years, she also placed the Memorial Day flags in the township cemeteries for over 50 consecutive years. Eleanor’s service to the community was acknowledged with her selection as Grand Marshal at the Prairieville Memorial Day parade in 2002. Birthday greetings may be sent to Eleanor at 10580 Houvener Road, Delton, MI 49046. same thing when it comes to investments. Specifically, over the past year and a half, they have sold investments — even quality investments — that still met their needs for growth, income or a combination of both. And when they’ve sold these investments, they’ve taken losses — sometimes, big losses. Just like Mike and Mary Ann, they thought they must sell now to avoid bigger setbacks later. Don’t make that mistake. If you weren’t planning on selling your investments before the market decline, why sell them now, when you’ll just be locking in a loss? Many successful investors hold the same investments for 20, 30 or 40 years — in fact, sometimes they pass these investments on to their children, who also hold them for decades. Are you so sure that your investments, which may indeed have declined 40 percent or more over the past couple of years, won’t recover those losses and climb to new heights in the years ahead? You may someday need to sell, but do so for the right reasons — a change in your goals, a need to rebalance your portfolio or a fundamental change in the companies in which you’ve invested. In the meantime, not only should you hold on to the investments that that still meet your needs, but you should also consider adding new investments while the price is so low. The more shares you own, the better your financial position will be when the market turns around. This type of behavior takes patience, discipline and faith in our markets. But over the past century, the investors who have demon- strated these traits have been well rewarded — and there’s no reason you can’t attain the same results. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.35 +.23 AT&T 24.21 -.63 CMS Energy Corp. 11.57 -.28 Coca-Cola Co. 49.09 -.55 Dow Chemical Co. 17.87 -.86 Exxon Mobil 73.12 +.20 Family Dollar Stores 30.85 -1.67 Ford Motor Co. 6.26 -.15 First Financial Bancorp 7.87 -.87 Intl. Bus. Machine 108.14 +1.31 JCPenney Co. 28.97 -1.90 Johnson & Johnson 55.70 -.51 Kellogg Co. 43.94 -.64 McDonald’s Corp. 59.08 -1.30 Pfizer Inc. 14.13 -.85 Sears Holding 69.40 +2.05 Spartan Motors 11.01 +.66 TCF Financial 13.68 +.07 Wal-Mart Stores 50.61 +.68 Gold $954.70 -$29.70 Silver $15.14 -$.82 Dow Jones Average 8,763.06 +22.19 Volume on NYSE 1B -400M Newborn Babies Social News Eleanor Houvener to celebrate 95th birthday EDWARD JONES Larry Blair and Lorene (Lorrie) Scherer were married on June 14, 1959 at Waynedale Methodist Church near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Larry and Lorrie both attended Indiana University. While Larry continued medical school in Indianapolis, Ind., Lorrie taught first and second grades in the Indianapolis Public School System. After Larry graduated from medical school in 1963, they moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. for Larry’s internship at Blodgett Hospital. In 1964, they moved to Hastings where Larry went into medical practice with Dr. Will Birke. Larry and Lorrie have two daughters, Michelle Duits and her husband Mike reside in Hastings. Sheri Colquitt and her husband David reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Blairs have three grandsons, Ryan Duits lives in Colorado, Eric Duits is a college student in Michigan and Austin Colquitt is a high school student in North Carolina. Larry and Lorrie celebrated their anniversary with a family trip to the Canadian Rockies last summer. GIRL, Jakyra Hope, born at Pennock Hospital on May 26, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. to Vanessa Hurless and Ardell McAllister of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Malachi Isaac, born at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 2009 at 7:21 a.m. to Rashanda Sager and Anthony Scarsella of Delton/Otsego. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Noah Jeffrey Bobby, born at Pennock Hospital on May 26, 2009 at 11:37 p.m. to Justine and Jonathan Lucas of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. BOY, Ozzlee, born at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 2009 at 11:30 a.m to David and Trisha Baker of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Mary Lynne Baker June 5, 2008 Wife • Mother • Sister • Friend • Educator • Artist You have been gone a year and we miss you so much. Gone are the smiles and strength your laugh and caring touch. We are trying our best to move on as you asked. But try as we may it’s no easy task. We know you are sharing your talents and laugh maybe some cards and even a glass. With all our freinds and family that have previously passed. 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ZZZ�(ULH0HWDO5RRIV�FRP 1-800-952-3743 HPDLO��URR¿QJ#HULHPHWDOURRIV�FRP &RS\ULJKW�‹������(ULH�0HWDO�5RR¿QJ �Page 10 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN C. GRANT, A N UNMARRIED MAN and CHRISTINE H. FABIJANCIC, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005, and recorded on August 5, 2005, in Document No. 1150570, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($92,480.31), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT EAST 535 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET; THENCE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535663 Southfield, MI 48075 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Nedbalek and Jennifer Nedbalek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2003, and recorded on May 21, 2003 in instrument 1104815, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six And 12/100 Dollars ($91,396.12), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #136621F04 77535653 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan Young and Gwen E. Young, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2003, and recorded on April 16, 2003 in instrument 1102197, and rerecorded on November 19, 2003 in instrument 1117901, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 22/100 Dollars ($85,319.22), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as commencing 550 feet west of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 300 feet; thence West 270 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence East 270 feet to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #268601F01 77535643 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel P. Buerge and Diane K. Buerge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2004, and recorded on April 28, 2004 in instrument 1126569, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 32/100 Dollars ($115,333.32), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1152 of the City of Hastings, thence North 4 rods, thence East 12 rods; thence South 4 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535400 File #266543F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Smith, Virginia Smith, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on January 22, 2003 in instrument 1095975, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred SixtyOne And 59/100 Dollars ($110,661.59), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1218 and 1219 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535107 File #180969F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marci Lyn Case a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2006, and recorded on October 7, 2007 in instrument 20071005-0002791, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 61/100 Dollars ($146,153.61), including interest at 9.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point Plat #1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 75 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256195F02 77535632 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Thomas and Kelly R. Thomas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 7, 2005 and recorded September 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153114, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R10, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R10 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Six and 80/100 Dollars ($97,506.80) including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 29, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2902 77535680 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie K. Lucas, husband and wife, to NPB Mortgage LLC, dated May 25, 2006 and recorded on June 13, 2006 in Instrument 1165921, Barry County records and assigned to First National Acceptance Company on September 25, 2008 in instrument 20081006-0009770, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $70,150.66. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 10.95 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: The North 2 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of M37. Also that part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, which line Southwesterly of a line 60 feet Southwesterly of (measured at right angles) and parallel to a line described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 15, which is North 88º 01 minute 20 seconds East a distance of 1254.5 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15, thence South 29º 52 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 800 feet to a point of ending. Also a 1999 Wood Manor #9T420357MAB, which is attached to this Mortgage and made a part of this Mortgage as if fully set forth herein. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale: but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: June 1, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 77535469 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Simpson and Michaelleen J. Simpson a/k/a Michaellen J. Simpson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2004, and recorded on January 14, 2005 in instrument 1140130, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seven And 74/100 Dollars ($99,707.74), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 102, Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 41 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534929 File #264159F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alexandro D. Cazala aka Alex Cazala and Michelle L. Cazala aka Michelle Cazala, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2003, and recorded on August 21, 2003 in instrument 1111539, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two And 35/100 Dollars ($63,422.35), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 15 of H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 7734944 File #264912F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford E. Fox and Marcia Fox, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2003 and recorded May 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104315, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee relating to the Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($55,829.10) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the South one-half of Lot 3 of Block 6 of A.W. Phillips Second Addition to the Village of Nashville, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535028 File No. 213.2761 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stuart W Buckley and Loretta L Buckley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 200703060002707, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred SixtyOne And 28/100 Dollars ($88,261.28), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535395 File #266565F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra S Wilkins, original mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2004, and recorded on October 4, 2004 in instrument 1134886, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($47,688.39), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 22 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535415 File #266765F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting June 2, 2009 Regular meeting opened at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 members and guests. Motion approved minutes and treasurers reports for May-09. Motion approved agenda with 3 additions. Motion approved to accept petitions, project cost, filing plans and estimates with the township clerk for the paving of Stoney Point Rd. Motion unanimously approved the district and appoints 29 parcels to receive an overlay of asphalt and sets the first Public Hearing to June 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Barry Township hall. Motion approved bills and check register for June 2009. Adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler 77535536 Barry Township Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 15/100 Dollars ($98,441.15) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 77535623 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by R.L. Bateman Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137354. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence East 38 feet; thence North 25 degrees 48 minutes East 587.21 feet; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 111 feet along the Southwesterly right-ofway line of the railroad for point of beginning; thence North 20 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds East 450.84 feet; thence South 58 degrees 51 minutes East 300 feet; thence South 11 degrees 54 minutes West 443 feet to the Southwesterly railroad right-of-way; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 49.20 feet; thence South 288.15 feet to the South line of Section 11; thence West 308.3 feet; thence North 05 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East 428.84 feet; thence North 62 degrees 49 minutes West to point of beginning. The property is commonly known as 2372 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535053 (616) 632-8000 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 26, 2009 All Board Members Present. Set June 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m. for Necessity Hearing on Extension of Leach Lake Sewer Special Assessment District. Approved expenditure of not more $2500 for legal advice. Agreed to pay Health Dept. fee for site evaluations. Adjourned at 7:45. Submitted by: Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77535616 Jim Brown, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Parish, a single person, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2005 and recorded March 17, 2006 in Instrument Number 1142836, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 61/100 Dollars ($129,367.61) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Castleton, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Commence 1056.87 feet West of the North 1/4 post Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, thence West 461 feet, more or less, thence South 435 feet North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, thence Easterly along the North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, thence North 160 feet, more or less, thence West 75 feet, more or less, thence South 160 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535063 File No. 200.3975 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rollingview Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137353. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 690.83 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities, for the point of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds West 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 295.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds East 443.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds West 295.00 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement over the South 66 feet of the West 985.83 feet of the South 443 feet of the North 905 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Southeast 1/4, of said Section. The property is commonly known as 3402 Rollingview Lane, Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535048 (616) 632-8000 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Ziegler, a married man and Kimberly Ziegler, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2006 and recorded September 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1169731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, (successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association) as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 200615XS by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($159,992.67) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence East 264 feet; thence South 404 feet; thence West 264 feet; thence North 404 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77535678 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2740 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM C. LABEAN and PAMELA LABEAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 27, 2005, in Document No. 1150167, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($101,424.39), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1558.11 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 203.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 16.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 227.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 258.71 FEET ALONG SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE AND A 33 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTWEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 560.79 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 1 AND THE POINT OF ENDING, LIMITED ON THE NORTH BY SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE AND ON THE SOUTH BY SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 AND A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 33 FEET WIDE, 16.5 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 227.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 78.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. ALSO, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES OVER A 40 FOOT RADIUS CENTERED ON SAID POINT OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535668 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrin D. Bishop and Amy Bishop, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005 and recorded October 17, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154590, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 98/100 Dollars ($325,913.98) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 of Sunrise Shores Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 98. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535484 File No. 356.2885 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Travis Bender and Michelle Bender, husband and wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2004 and recorded April 5, 2004 in Instrument # 1124728 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R4, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Eighty Cents ($448,317.80) including interest 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 18, 2009 Said premises are situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: hat part of the East one half of the Southwest one quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West along the Southerly line of said road to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 149.50 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120 feet more or less to the shore of Fine Lake; thence Southwesterly along the shore of said Fine Lake to a point South 51 degrees 8 minutes East from the place of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the U.S. Meander Post on the South line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, at its intersection with the West shores of Fine Lake; thence North 40 degrees East 136 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 52 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 40 degrees West 7 feet; thence North 50 degrees West 46 feet; thence North 40 degrees East 7 feet; thence South 50 degrees East 46 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said Section 19, to the Northerly line of a private road; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 486.42 feet along the Northerly line of said road for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 80 feet; thence North 51 degrees 8 minutes West 121.11 feet; thence North 39 degrees 13 minutes East 80 feet; thence South 51 degrees 8 minutes East 120.49 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for road purposes described as: commencing at the center of S/07 feet along the North and South one quarter line of said section for the place of beginning; thence South 38 degrees 51 minutes West 742.70 feet along the Northerly line of a private road to the North line of West Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 42.49 feet along the North line of said plat; thence North 38 degrees 51 minutes East along the Southerly line of said private road to the North and South one quarter line; thence North along said one quarter line to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3531 West Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: MAY 18, 2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R4, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-R4, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77534939 Our File No: 09-10033 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas E Lindsey and Wilma B Lindsey, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of June, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 24th day of July, 2007 in Instrument No. 200707240000107 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Two Hundred Six and 50/100 ($338,206.50), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.070% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Dowling, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT NUMBER 11 OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF LILAC PARK IN THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 10 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT DISTANT NORTH 29 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 148.5 FEET ALONG THE BASE LINE FROM A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION INTERSECTS THE NORTHEAST SHORE OF LONG LAKE. SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 585.9 FEET FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 SECTION LINE AS OCCUPIED OF SAID SECTION: RUNNING THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID BASE LINE 49.5 FEET; THENCE AT AN ANGLE 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT ALONG SAID BASE LINE 49.5 FEET; THENCE AT AN ANGLE 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT 116.1 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 49.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 121.65 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO THE RIGHT TO USE FOR DRIVE AND WALK PURPOSES IN COMMON WITH THE OWNERS AND TENANTS OF OTHER LANDS ABUTTING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND AND EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHERLY TO THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION. ALSO: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EAST OF CREEK AT A POINT DISTANT NORTH 29 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 99 FEET ALONG A BASE LINE FROM A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION INTERSECTS THE NORTHEAST SHORE OF LONG LAKE. SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 585.9 FEET FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS OCCUPIED OF SAID SECTION. RUNNING THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID BASE LINE 49.5 FEET: THENCE AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT 121.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 49.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 127.2 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALSO THE LAND LYING SOUTHWEST OF SAID BASE LINE BETWEEN STRAIGHT SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSIONS TO THE WATERS OF SAID LONG LAKE OF THE NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINES OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL: ALSO THE RIGHT TO USE FOR DRIVE AND WALK PURPOSES IN COMMON WITH THE OWNERS AND TENANTS OF OTHER LANDS ABUTTING THEREON OF A STRIP OF LAND 25 FEET WIDE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY ABUTTING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS AND EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHERLY TO THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NUMBER 12 OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF LILAC PARK. ALSO: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING IN THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EAST OF THE CREEK AT A POINT DISTANT NORTH 29 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 49.5 FEET ALONG A BASE LINE FROM A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION INTERSECTS THE NORTHEAST SHORE OF LONG LAKE, SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 585.9 FEET FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS OCCUPIED OF SAID SECTION, RUNNING THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID BASE LINE 49.5 FEET: THENCE AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT 127.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 49.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 133.75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL BEING DESIGNATED AT LOT 13 IN THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF LILAC PARK; ALSO THE RIGHT TO THE USE FOR DRIVE AND WALK PURPOSES IN COMMON WITH THE OWNERS AND TENANTS OF OTHER LANDS ABUTTING THEREON OF A STRIP OF LAND 25 FEET WIDE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY ABUTTING ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS AND EXTENDING FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHERLY TO THE HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE SOUTH 1⁄2 OF SECTION II. WITH THE APPURTENANCES THERETO. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 5/21/2009 Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP# 3109650 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 77534916 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Barry County to receive supplemental funding Barry County has been awarded additional federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The county will receive $16,499 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. A local board made up of representatives of the Salvation Army, Barry County Commissioners, Community Action, Hastings Area Ministerial Association, Continuum of Care, Commission on Aging, Department of Human Service, and Barry County United Way will determine how the funds awarded to Barry County are to be dis- tributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The local board is responsible for recommending funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must be a nonprofit; have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit; practice non-discrimination; have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply. Barry County has previously distributed emergency food and shelter funds with the Community Action, Our Lady of Great Oak’’s Food Bank, Middleville United Methodist Church, St. Ambrose Church, Lakewood Community Council, Barry County Veterans Affairs, Barry County United Way, Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, Green Gables Haven, Manna’s Market, Red Cross, UAW Local 1002, and Freeport United Methodist Church. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for these funds should send a letter containing the following information: agency contact name, address, phone number, fax, EIN, agency e-mail address, the amount being requested and what the funds will be used for. Barry County United Way must receive the request for funding no later than Friday, June 19, to Barry County United Way, Attention Kat Smith, PO Box 644, Hastings, MI 49058; or fax to 269-945-4536. Further information on the program may be obtained by contacting Smith at Barry County United Way 269945-4010. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities, USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function as a fiscal agent. The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Curtis and Pamela Curtis AKA Pamela S. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2005, and recorded on April 25, 2005 in instrument 1145364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 54/100 Dollars ($187,226.54), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 450.89 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 292.51 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 47 seconds East, 434.17 feet; thence North 76 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, 103.98 feet; thence South 22 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 495.99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535438 File #261433F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bryce Degris and Merrie Degris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 200708020000394, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Five and 8/100 Dollars ($122,205.08) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds West 1637.99 feet along the South line of said Southwest one-quarter; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 729.97 feet along the West line of the East 100 acres of said Southwest one-quarter to the centerline of Butler Road and the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 1291.53 feet along said West line; thence South 78 degrees 04 minutes 65 seconds East 439.81 feet; thence South 05 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1071.51 feet; thence Westerly 144.52 feet along said centerline along a 360.0 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears South 76 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds West 143.50 feet; thence South 64 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 233.07 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535034 File No. 241.6929 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. Brayton, a married man and Justine A Brayton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2006, and recorded on November 17, 2006 in instrument 1172881, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($82,940.11), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to the South line of Lot formerly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267061F01 77535462 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronda Van Dyke, an unmarried man and Scott Dooley, an unmarried man, Joint tenants with full right of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2006 and recorded July 10, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166975, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($292,767.65) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East along said East line, 400.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continuing South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East 407.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 983.62 feet to the West line of the East Half of the of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West along said West line, 407.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 983.31 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8825 77535489 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, of 2068 Island Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and NPB Mortgage, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, whose address is 3333 Deposit Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, dated June 22, 2007, and recorded on June 27, 2007, in Document No. 1182218 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($46,918.17), which continues to accrue interest at the rate of 10.20%, and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney’s fees allowed by law, the premises in the mortgage located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry and which are described as follows: Unit No. 3, Whispering Pines Estates Condominiums, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1023989, inclusive and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 12, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. P.P. #08-11-138-003-00 which has and address of 6664 LaFountaine Drive, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. NPB Mortgage, LLC 3333 Deposit Drive, NE DATED: May 11, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Drafted By: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-1315 77534860 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 1, 2004 in instrument 1124559, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen And 31/100 Dollars ($53,916.31), including interest at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: The West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, except beginning at the Southwest corner of the West 1.10 acres of the South 11 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Thence North 101 1/2 feet; Thence East 148 1/2 feet, Thence South 101 1/2 feet, Thence West 148 1/4 feet to the place of beginning. Also, except a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 15, Thence East 148 1/2 feet for the place of beginning, Thence East 115.5 feet, Thence North 101.5 feet, Thence West 115.5 feet, Thence South 101.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534949 File #264384F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Brooks and Julie Brooks, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded on February 28, 2003 in instrument 1098605, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($117,285.68), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; distance North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 844.32 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 220.13 feet along said South line; thence North 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds West 800.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds East 220.13 feet; thence South 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds East 800.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bivens Road (Old Highway M-79/M-66). The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535095 File #247022F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen R Bostwick, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instrument 1159245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Grand Trunk (BC) Employees Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine And 48/100 Dollars ($116,999.48), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North quarter corner of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 21, 360.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds East, 1316.81 feet to the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West, along said South line 360.00 feet to the North and South quarter line of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North and South quarter line 1315.92 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535410 File #266822F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth E Jackson, and A Marie Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2007, and recorded on June 19, 2007 in instrument 1181895, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Forty-Five And 73/100 Dollars ($154,045.73), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1319.03 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233.46 feet; thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road (100 feet wide); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535474 File #267248F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan Stidham, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2007, and recorded on June 26, 2007 in instrument 1182181, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($110,329.90), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 Feet of the following Parcel in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at a Point on the West Line of Said Section 27, 660 feet south of The west 1/4 Post of Said Section; thence North Along the West line of Said Section 660 Feet to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Said Section; thence South 89 Degrees 47 minutes 0 seconds East Along the East and West 1/4 Line of Said Section 340.1 Feet; thence South 11 Degrees 30 minutes 15 Seconds East to a Point Directly East of the place of Beginning: thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535405 File #266163F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, and modified by agreement dated February 18, 2009, and recorded on March 6, 2009 in instrument 200903060002081, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 61/100 Dollars ($159,158.61), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535101 File #237597F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Kozan, a married man and Sandy Kozan, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 2, 2005 in instrument 1155617, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Ninety-Three And 56/100 Dollars ($278,093.56), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the South half of the Southwest 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 66 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Colvin's Plat; thence North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 200 feet; thence North 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East, 165 feet; thence North 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 100 feet; thence South 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, 100 feet; thence South 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds West, 165 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535443 File #202372F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lori L Hurd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 20071010-0002925, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Eighteen And 28/100 Dollars ($179,018.28), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 18, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 21, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point in the East line of said Northeast 1/4 which is North 00 degrees 00 feet East 200.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of section 21, thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West 360.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Northeast 1/4 thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East 360.00 feet thence South 00 degrees 00 feet West 200.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning , subject to highway right of way over Easterly 33 feet thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77534911 File #264483F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill, married and Tara Crespo-O'Neill, married, original mortgagor(s), to Consumers Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072346, and modified by agreement dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on September 11, 2002 in instrument 1087227, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 14/100 Dollars ($106,644.14), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West along the West line of said Section, 385.25 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West continuing along said West line, 385.25 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds East parallel with said West line, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line, 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535365 File #265290F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura A. Jones, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 7, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 200805120005089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 62/100 Dollars ($86,270.62), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; distant North 0 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds West 661.01 feet from the Southeast corner of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West 1316.82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East along said West Section line 330.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535385 File #266080F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on an active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 21st day of May, 2009 the sum of $69,892.23, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP:0804-028-205-000-01. THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1750 77535420 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle L. Bivens and Gordon W. Bivens, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006 and recorded November 6, 2006 in Instrument Number 1172408, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 36/100 Dollars ($119,990.36) including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 5 rods of Lots 22 and 23 and the West 1 and 1/3 rods of the South 3 rods of Lot 21, in the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan except the North 10 feet of the South 5 rods of Lot 22, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Except: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, thence South 115 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 1 foot; thence East 27 feet, 3 inches, thence North 1 foot; thence West 27 feet, 3 inches, to the place of beginning. Also: subject to an easement appurtent thereto and to Lot 23 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, except the South 5 rods, and also except the North 2 rods, said easement being for purposes of ingress and egress and garage upkeep, repair and maintenance and being over property being described as: commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 23 of the City, formerly village of Hastings, thence South 116 feet, 6 inches for a place of beginning, thence South 4 feet; thence East 30 feet, thence North 4 feet, thence West 30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534956 File No. 241.6361 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 73/100 Dollars ($117,496.73), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267286F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Trumper and Jessica Trumper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148512, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2005-WF4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Three And 41/100 Dollars ($109,693.41), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Assyria, County of Barry and State of Michigan, That part of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 which lies 508.0 feet West of the Northeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence South parallel with the North and South 1/2 line of said Section 30, A distance of 530 feet; Thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the centerline of North avenue; Thence Southwesterly along said centerline to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30; Thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the West line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence North along said West line to the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence East along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southeasterly 33.00 feet for the public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #225435F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 7, 2005 in instrument 1142363, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars ($142,099.40), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said section 5; thence 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West section line 122.89 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West on section line 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds East parallel with the North section line 1121.00 feet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West along said Road, 328.00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West 24.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 13.07 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West 362.00 feet (21 rods 15.5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end of a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds West 64.86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 635.25 feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 255.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 79 degrees 37 minutes 24 seconds West 252.92 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535453 File #260809F01 77535479 77535648 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 9, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77529695 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Absent MV school board member resigns by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Trustee Mark Wenger has resigned his position on the Maple Valley School Board. Wenger was elected to the position in November of 2008. Since taking the position in January, Wenger has not attended any meeting held by the school board. Superintendent Kim Kramer said the administration office received his letter of resignation Wednesday morning. In a letter to the editor of The Maple Valley News dated June 1, Wenger cited a new job as the reason for his resignation. “My new job keeps me away from my duties as a Maple Valley Board member, I have kept the superintendent Mr. Kramer informed on my situation,” wrote Wenger. “I am sorry if I let people down but I must think of my family first. I will continue to be a member of the community and support the staff and students of Maple Valley Schools.” Wenger detailed that in October of 2008 his job was moved out of state. The election for his position took place the following month. Board President Teresa Allen said ommunication with Wenger has been minimal since the election. “I’ve had no personal conversations with him at any point in time, so I don’t completely understand his position,” said Allen. In the one e-mail communication Allen received from Wenger, he mentioned his job and the complications it was causing, she said. The e-mail was originally sent to Kramer and then forwarded to Allen. In the note, Wenger said he had been, “working diligently” with his employer to get the time off needed to be part of the board, he also apologized for his absences. Allen said Wenger had visited the administration office some time after the election and signed forms accepting the position. Other than the e-mail, Allen said a voice mail left before a meeting in January was one of the only contacts the board has had with him. “We hadn’t heard that he wouldn’t be there, however, there was a message left that day on Kim’s voice mail that was missed. It was left very late in the day,” said Allen. “That was the only message we have received from him in six months.” Kramer said he has been in contact with Wenger a few times and discussed his job situation during the discussions. “I know he had anticipated doing that (resigning) over concern about him not being at meetings, and I suggested he do this,” said Kramer. The next move for the Maple Valley School Board will be to either accept or reject the resignation which they will do at the June 22 truth in taxation meeting held in the adminis- tration building. If his resignation is accepted, the board will ask for applications from interested community members. Residents will have 30 days to submit the completed applications which the board will review and choose a candidate at its July 13 board meeting. The new member will then begin his or her term on the board at the August meeting. According to the Eaton County Clerk’s office, the seat will be filled with the appointed person until the next election in 2010. Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 29, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148767, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 72/100 Dollars ($95,384.72) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248502-1400 File No. 285.8488 ASAP# 3109186 05/21/2009, 05/28/2009, 06/04/2009, 06/11/2009 77534921 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey Marshall and Sarah Marshall, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage-MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded August 8, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070808-0000643, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Two and 37/100 Dollars ($298,882.37) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 18, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 50 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 21, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77534889 File No. 200.4407 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES C. REESE, III, A MARRIED MAN and MICHELE REESE, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004, in Document No. 1130462, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($82,456.64), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 610 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535658 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ENDLESS LAWN SERVICE & NURSERY, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, of 7635 Pratt Lake Road, Alto, Michigan (the Mortgagor), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the Mortgagee), dated February 4, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 16, 2005, as instrument number 1141499 (the Mortgage). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and herby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight and 12/100 Dollars ($45,468.12). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section I, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 4 rods West and 4 rods South of the Northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 8 Rods; thence south 4 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 130 State Street, Freeport, Michigan. P.P. #08-43-350-005-00. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK, Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 77535593 (616) 752-2000 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2009. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court, Family Division 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 77535620 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25328-DE Estate of WENONA J. FREEMAN. Date of birth: 04/21/1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, WENONA J. FREEMAN, who lived at 7349 Clearview Dr., Caledonia, MI 49316 died 05/03/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JACALYN K. ALDRIDGE, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 5/19/09 JUDITH C. SINGLETON (P65134) 207 E. Main St., Ste. B., P.O. Box 205 Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-9422 JACALYN K. ALDRIDGE 7349 Clearview Dr. Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-9230 77535628 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Qui Q. Truong and Ngoan Truong, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded February 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176733, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20076 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Three and 35/100 Dollars ($164,303.35) including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77535494 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2633 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 2, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Approved minutes from regular board meeting on May 12, 2009 with addition. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Public Comments received. Fire report received and put on file. Approved promotion of fire fighter. Approved hiring of fire fighter. County Commissioner’s report received. Parks Committee report received. Approved placement of portable restrooms. Approved request to change date of transfer station. Approved paying of the bills as presented. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77535533 Thomas Rook, Supervisor NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Ethel Mae Enz, Trust dated June 11, 2001. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ethel Mae Enz, who lived at 1821 North East Street, Hastings, Michigan died February 21, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of Ethel Mae Enz Trust, and dated June 11, 2001, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Carlene Bates was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Carlene Bates the named trustee at 332 Bell Drive, Cary, Illinois within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 21, 2009 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Carlene Bates 332 Bell Drive 77535618 Cary, Illinois 60013 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on December 16, 2005, by J & K Woodridge Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 19, 2005, in Document #1157947 [the “Mortgage”], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four and 36/100 Dollars ($141,464.36), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgage as follows: All that part of Lot 581 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as: Commencing at a point 16 feet East of the Northwest corner of Lot 581, thence South 132 feet, thence East 40 feet, thence North 132 feet, thence West 40 feet to the place of beginning, except the South 6 feet thereof sold for alley purposes. Commonly known as 136 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months for the date of the sale. Dated: May 21, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77534898 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-DE Estate of Kirsten Ann Lake. Date of birth: 12/23/1994. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Kirsten Ann Lake, who lived at 1531 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan died 05/29/2006. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cindy Kaye Schnittker, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 06/09/2009 Shannon L. Wirth (P58822) 35551 Ford Road, Suite 100 Westland, MI 48185 (734) 326-2101 Cindy Kaye Schnittker 1531 Bender Road STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09025326DE Estate of Kristene M. Green. Date of birth: 9/5/1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kristene M. Green, who lived at 40 South M 66 Highway, Nashville, Michigan died 3/5/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jasen Green, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 1, 2009 Marc A. Kidder (P29469) 4519 Cascade Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-942-2060 Jasen Green 2099 Crystal Stone Ct. Caledonia, MI 49316 77535524 616-656-0102 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GLEN L. GUERNSEY and LISA GUERNSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2003, and recorded on May 13, 2004, in Document No. 1127564, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($124,544.36), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 328.3 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTH 60 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535673 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 15 Local beach monitoring grants must stretch over two years by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has announced that it will award water quality monitoring grants to 14 local agencies, including the Barry-Eaton District Health POLICE BEAT Deputy wins hide-and-seek game David Patch, 48, of Hastings was issued a citation for driving without a license June 5. Upon seeing a Barry County Sheriff’s vehicle, Patch immediately pulled the Buick he was driving into a driveway and waited for the deputy to pass. The deputy, suspicious of the maneuver, ran the plate and learned that Patch was operating a vehicle without a license. After meeting up with the deputy at his residence, Patch said that he had pulled into the closest driveway and backtracked after the deputy passed. Thirsty bandit makes off with goods A Delton resident returned home on May 28 to find his residence had been broken into. The burglar had gained access through a bathroom window and stole 10 different medications, a digital camera, Dell laptop computer, diamond ring and gold necklace. After lifting those items, the thief must have worked up a thirst because 10 cans of Bud Light also were taken from the refrigerator. This case is still under investigation. Warrant uncovered during traffic stop During a traffic stop June 5, Alvin Charles Morgan, 36, of Nashville found himself in handcuffs after the deputy discovered that Morgan held a valid civil warrant out of Barry County for child neglect. Morgan was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail. Drinking, driving and dialing equal citations Bruce Austin Ferris, 49, of Dowling was cited for operating while intoxicated, marijuana possession and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle June 1. A Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy witnessed Ferris, who was not wearing a seatbelt, turn without using a signal and drive onto the shoulder and over the centerline while talking on a cell phone. After the deputy turned on sirens and lights, Ferris began pulling over to the shoulder before entering back onto the roadway. He continued up the road about 1/10 of a mile before pulling into his driveway. Two open cans of beer were found in the vehicle along with marijuana in an unlabeled prescription bottle and tobacco can. Wee-hours weaving leads to arrest Hastings Police arrested a Hastings man during the early morning hours of June 6 after he was observed driving erratically in the 100 block of South Church Street The investigating officer initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jeremy Marble, 22. It was immediately apparent to the officer who spoke with Marble, that he had been consuming intoxicants, and Marble admitted that he had had around six drinks. Further investigation revealed a .12 percent blood alcohol level. Marble was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing felony charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and additional charges of driving on a suspended driver’s license. Pavement may be better on other side Hastings Police stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of Boltwood Street June 7 after observing the southbound vehicle traveling in the northbound lane. The driver was identified as Kristen Mead, 22, from Nashville, who did not have an explanation for the way she was driving. Further investigation revealed a .17 percent blood alcohol level. Mead was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. COURT NEWS John Michael Benedict, 25, of Hastings pleaded guilty to retail fraud, third degree in 56-B district court. On March 13, Benedict stole $8 worth of beer and $5 worth of beef jerky from Goldsworthy’s Dowling Marathon Station. He was ordered by Barry County Judge James Fisher to pay $53 in state minimum costs, $50 to the crime victim rights fund, $13 in restitution and a $20 fine. Robert Samuel Busick, 28, of Delton was sentenced this past week in 5th circuit court under Judge Fisher for unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. Busick was sentenced to 10 months in jail, credited for 48 days. He was ordered to pay $60 to crime victim rights, $68 in state minimum costs, $1,800 in restitution and $500 in court costs. He also was sentenced to 24 months of probation stemming from the Feb. 13 offense. Matthew Joseph Jablonski, 21, of Delton pleaded guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle in 5th circuit court under Judge Fisher. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 12 months probation and ordered to pay $250 library fund/fines, $60 crime victim rights, $500 court costs and $68 state minimum costs for the March 28 offense. The balance of his jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of court assessments if they are paid by July 1. Amie Linn Jahnke, 22, of Plainwell pleaded guilty to methamphetamine possession for two separate incidents. The first offense took place Dec. 12, 2008. She was sentenced by Judge Fisher to 11 months in jail, and her license was suspended for one year and restricted after 60 days. She was ordered to pay $250 in court costs, $60 to crime victim rights, $68 in state minimum costs and $200 to the drug court fund. Jahnke also must attend substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. The second offense took place April 2 and resulted in 48 months of probation, 11 months of jail time and license suspension for one year. She was ordered to pay $250 in court costs, $60 in crime victim rights and $68 state minimum costs. E-Z FIX DRIVERS Repairable Vehicles For Sale AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HANDY MAN. FIX IT UP AND DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD! See web for current inventory: gogoautoparts.com BATTERIES 20 $ 5500 - $6500 90-Day Warr.$ 00 Used + Exch. New Starting at SUMMER A/C • A/C Condensers • Radiators New & Used • A/C Compressors clean, salvage title, 27K miles. $ * 6,400 LARGE SELECTION OF + Exch. 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Last year, the department received about $7,700 for the 2008 swimming season, while it received just over $8,000 to last both 2009 and 2010. “They never gave us a reason,” he said in reference to the reduction. “We had to scramble and figure out how to turn it into a budget we can do.” Department of Environmental Quality toxicologist Shannon Briggs said the DEQ moved to a two-year budget in order to cut down on “time chasing paper.” She said when they made this move, they boosted the budget from the normal $100,000 to closer to $200,000. However, Briggs said two or three more agencies applied for the grants. “We have more beaches monitored,” she said. “But everybody is getting less.” Pessell said that while the department usually tests the beaches on a weekly basis, they will now test them bi-weekly. “Typically, we start right before Memorial Day and finish after Labor Day,” he said. Now, however, the department will not begin testing the water until closer to the Fourth of July. Pessell said in order to properly test a beach, water samples must be gathered from three different places on the beach. When the three beaches get tested, this adds up to nine samples that must be sent to the lab. Costly lab fees force the department to limit how frequently the beaches are tested. “When we did it weekly, it had a little more reality to what’s going on at the beach,” said Pessell. He said he would like private funding to help keep the beaches safe and clean. Still, Pessell said there must be just the right conditions for a beach to close. Since 2004, the local department closed beaches only twice, and special circumstances caused those closings. Briggs said she was unsure if the budget would increase in the future, as more agencies apply for these grants. “It could go either way,” she said. “There was one year that we got no money.” For more information or to access testing information throughout the summer, log on to www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/public/default.aspx. County board approves maintenance of Annex Deputies, jail staff given raises by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the June 9 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the board voted 4-3 to allocate up to $34,000 from the county’s building rehabilitation fund to make repairs on the Annex building. Repairs specified by the motion include re-shingling the roof, tuck-pointing brickwork and either installing or repairing the building’s cab heaters. Chairman Michael Callton and commissioners Jeff VanNortwick, Joe Lyons and Michael Bremer voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg, Robert Houtman and Howard Gibson cast the dissenting votes. Commissioner Don Nevins was absent. “This is part of the general maintenance of all of our county structures,” said VanNortwick in support of the motion. “There has been a lot of discussion as to the viability of this. There is a split amongst ... those involved, but it is felt that this is part of the landmark of the courthouse property ...” In other business, the board unanimously approved an agreement between the county, sheriff’s department and the Command Officers Association of Michigan, the union representing police sergeants of the county. Under the agreement, those currently employed as sergeants for the county would have a portion of the hospital fees incurred by them and their family members paid for by the county. According to the agreement, the county will pay $387.53 per month of hospital fees for each of the sergeants, $871.94 per month of hospital fees for one of its sergeants and one of his or her family members and $1,046.37 per month of hospital fees for one of its sergeants and all members of his or her “full family.” The board also ratified two tentative agreements, including one between the county, the county’s sheriff’s department and the Police Officers Labor Council for the Barry County Deputy Sheriff Unit, the union representing county deputies. According to the tentative agreement, the deputies would be given a 1 percent wage increase every six months through July 1, 2011. The agreement states that the increases Upcoming Hastings Public Library events Thursday, June 11 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 12 — preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15 — library board of directors meeting, 4 p.m.; ice cream kickoff for millage campaign – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m.; teen creative writers group, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 — summer reading program, 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above activities at 269-945-4263. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. would begin retroactively with the period starting Jan. 1, 2009. The tentative agreement involving county deputies was ratified 6-1 by the board, with Stolsonburg casting the dissenting vote. “I just think we need to be cautious about ... giving wage increases at a time when we’ve got uncertain revenues in the future ...,” said Stolsonburg before the vote. Callton responded to Stolsonburg’s concerns, saying that, while the deputies were given wage increases, they accepted concessions in other areas. “We’re in a healthy financial position now, and I see no reason not to give a raise that doesn’t even keep up with the cost of living index,” he said. A tentative agreement between the county, the county’s sheriff’s department and the Governmental Employees Labor Council, Barry County Corrections Division, the union representing those who work at the jail, also was unanimously ratified by the board. According to the tentative agreement, employees of the jail will be given a 1 percent wage increases July 1, 2009; Jan. 1, 2011; and July 1, 2011, in addition to a 2 percent wage increase on Jan. 1, 2010 and a retroactive 1 percent wage increase for the period from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2009. In an interview after the meeting, Luella Dennison, management analyst for the county, said that recently negotiated agreements allow county sergeants, deputies and jail employees to choose from four different health care plans, including two provided by a health maintenance organization and two offered by a preferred provider organization. According to Dennison, both tentative agreements offer those working under the agreement a retirement benefits package wherein their pensions will be increased 2 percent every year of retirement to compensate for increases in cost of living. The retirement benefits package will replace the program that current retirees are under, and, as of Jan. 1, 2010, the county will no longer be required to pay retirees who currently utilize that program, she said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Crawford joins Aquinas baseball program by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg 2009 graduate Steven Crawford has been playing baseball for a very long time. His dad, Steve, coached at Forest Hills Northern High School for 20 years and Steven started helping as bat boy when he was 6. Crawford had been considering going to Tennessee to college but accepted the offer from Aquinas. Both of his parents and his TK baseball coach Josh Lown are Aquinas grads. Doug Greenslate, head baseball coach at Aquinas said, ‘We were interested in Steven because he is a hard worker and a third baseman and that is one of the positions we were looking to fill.” Crawford has played baseball since he was in first grade. He played football and baseball in high school and decided to concentrate on baseball when he was a sophomore. He has been on the varsity baseball team since then and has played third base for three years. He was also a clean-up hitter for TK. While there is always a slim chance of a professional baseball career, Crawford will study at Aquinas to become a teacher. Because he has family in Tennessee, he might look to teach there or in the Middleville area once he graduates. Thornapple Kellogg graduate Steven Crawford (center) is joined by Thornapple Kellogg head coach Josh Lown (right) and Aquinas head coach Doug Greenslate as he signs to join the Aquinas College Men’s Baseball Program. (Photo by Patricia Johns) BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Barry, the Township Board proposes to place an overlay of asphalt and make related improvements to Stoney (Stony) Point Drive (Road) in Barry Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described by the following tax parcel identification numbers: 03-006-012-30 03-006-013-00 03-006-005-30 03-006-005-50 03-006-005-70 03-006-020-00 03-006-023-00 03-006-026-00 03-006-325-00 03-006-323-00 03-006-005-02 03-006-014-40 03-006-005-40 03-006-005-60 03-006-326-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-024-00 03-006-027-00 03-006-014-50 03-006-005-03 03-006-005-20 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-65 03-006-022-00 03-006-025-00 03-006-017-00 03-006-014-15 Hastings’ Trent Brisboe (seated center) was joined by his parents Laura (seated left) and Mark Brisboe (seated right), and (back from left) Saxon varsity baseball coach Marsh Evans, Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins, and Saxon assistant coach Jack Hobert as he signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Saginaw Valley State University Baseball Program May 28 in the Hastings High School library. Brisboe signs on to be a shortstop at Saginaw Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trent Brisboe was an all-conference wrestler in the O-K Gold Conference twice during his varsity career. He was an important contributor for the Saxon varsity football program too. But baseball has always been his first love. The recent Hastings High School graduate signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Saginaw Valley State University Men’s Baseball Program on Thursday, May 28. Brisboe was an all-conference performer in the O-K Gold Conference on the diamond as well in both of his varsity seasons. He earned All-District and All-Region honors this year, and is still in consideration for an All-State nod. “Trent’s always been a very good hitter. He’s got a great eye at the plate. His mechanics are very good,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. That great eye at the plate helped him strike out just five times in over 100 at bats during his senior season this spring. Brisboe batted .471 this year, and finished with 32 RBI’s in the clean-up spot for the Saxons. Just because Brisboe had some skills at the plate didn’t mean he didn’t have to work hard. He spent endless hours in batting cages, hitting balls off tees, working in the offseason, after practice, and with his summer ball teams. He’s played with a Hastings team in Battle Creek the past few summers, and this year is joining the Diamond’s U18 team in Grand Rapids. Brisboe was 8-1 as a pitcher for the Saxons this spring, but Saginaw Valley State University coaches like his bat and needed a short stop for the future. “You’ve got to be a leader to be a good short stop,” said Brisboe. “It’s the lead position in the infield. I’ve always tried to encourage people. I don’t care to be the one who’s the best on the team. If you’re doing your job and everyone else takes care of what they’re supposed to do you’re going to win games.” There will be a good opportunity for Brisboe to take over the starting short stop position his sophomore year. “Offensively, he’s always been pretty solid,” Evans said. “Defensively, he’s just worked endlessly with that. He would go through two and a half hours of practice, then got up with his dad (Mark Brisboe) and take another 100 or 200 grounds on his own.” Mark was Trent’s coach for a number of seasons in youth baseball, and spent lots of time taking Trent and other Hastings players to camps and things all around the state. Trent was drawn to Saginaw Valley State University by its campus, it’s successful baseball program, and the school’s solid engineering program. He plans to study towards a degree in mechanical engineering. Trent Brisboe CITY OF HASTINGS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $39,525, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore-described Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Barry Township Hall at 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton, Michigan, within Barry Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77535539 ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRANT APPLICATION AND WORK PLAN The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is negotiating with the City of Hastings the award of a $200,000 Brownfield Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant for community-wide assessment of properties. The City formed a coalition with Carlton, Hastings, and Rutland Townships to apply for this grant. As the lead coalition member, the City will manage the grant program and report to the USEPA. The funds will be used to assess brownfield sites within the coalition communities; investigate historic uses and identify recognized environmental conditions; determine the type, severity, and extent of environmental contamination; and develop liability management and remedial strategies that will allow for safe and viable redevelopment/reuse of brownfield sites. The expected project outcome is reuse of brownfield sites assessed with the grant funds; improved community health and welfare; and protection of the environment. The project outputs are as follows: Conduct community outreach activities (e.g., meetings, distribute program information, solicit public input) Conduct site assessments: Approximately 10 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); Approximately 8 Phase II ESAs; Approximately 8 Baseline Environmental Assessments. Conduct cleanup planning activities (e.g., prepare Brownfield Redevelopment Plans, Due Care Plans, and Remedial Action Plans) The City has prepared a draft USEPA Brownfield Hazardous Substances Assessment Grant - Work Plan and Cooperative Agreement that is available for public review at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, during normal working hours. The draft will be forwarded to the USEPA on June 16, 2009 for comment. Final applications are due to the USEPA by July 17, 2009. Grant award date by USEPA is September 30, 2009. 77535695 John J. Hart Community Development Director �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — Page 17 Brodbeck starts her career at Albion on Sunday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Over the course of the school year the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team, which won the program’s first conference championship since 1982, had four girls make plans to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Laurel Mattson and Ashley Morris made plans to play college volleyball. Chelsey Dow inked plans to play college softball. There’s one girls headed to play college basketball finally. Alexis Brodbeck sealed her plans in April to join the Albion College Women’s Basketball Program next season. She has her first open gym session with the team this Sunday. “She deserves it. That girl works her tail off and loves the game of basketball,” said Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball coach Tal Thompson. “I’m happy for her. She deserves everything she gets. She was the heart and soul of our team.” A point guard, Brodbeck played three seasons on the Lakewood varsity. She was selected first team All-Conference in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division following both her junior and senior seasons. Albion head coach Doreen Carden coached Brodbeck in an All-State camp after her sophomore year. Brodbeck forgot that she’d played for the Albion coach, but the Albion coach didn’t forget Brodbeck. Brodbeck made her official visit to Albion in March. “I visited campus, and it clicked and fit right,” Brodbeck said. “I made the decision right after the visit.” “I like the small campus atmosphere and it’s really pretty down there. The gym is small and old like our (Lakewood) gym, and I liked that a lot.” She has received some academic scholarship money from Albion, and plans on studying towards a communications degree. Brodbeck is looking forward to the chance to play ball with a bunch of girls who have basketball as their number one sport, and knows there will be challenges that come along with that. “I’ve got to get bigger and stronger,” Brodbeck said. “When I watched them play this winter a couple times a lot of the girls are beefier, or filled out more, I’m not that big.” Lifting was a big part of the program at Lakewood the last couple years under Thompson, so she’s not too worried about that. “We were always lifting, two or three times a week we were in the weight room at six a.m. and we had practice after school,” said Brodbeck. “Tal absolutely got me ready for the college dedication.” Brodbeck also ran track and cross country at Lakewood High School. She was a state medallist as a member of the Viking’s 3200meter relay team in 2008. Brodbeck’s dedication to her high school basketball team though was a big reason for its success. “The improvement she made from her junior year to her senior year was what put us over the top,” said Thompson. “We knew we were going to be good, but we didn’t know we’d be that good.” New disc golf course open in Hastings Alexis Brodbeck Sam Sherwood (left) and Jay Logsdon retrieve their putters from the goal on number ten at the Hammond Hill Disc Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The art of the nickname has been alive and well at Maple Valley High School the past few years. Quick name your favorite professional sports nicknames. No cheating, current players only. It’s not so easy is it. I’m having trouble myself. A-Rod. D-Wade. Those are the only two popping into my head at the moment. Sure they save some ink when you’re typing. How troublesome it is to type Alex or Dwayne. The best I could get out of anyone here at the office was The Mule, the nickname of Detroit Red Wings’ forward Johan Franzen. There is a bit of Stanley Cup fever going on in that corner of the art department, and it was a good call. Not saying every team or even every city needs to have a professional athlete with a great nickname, but there should be a few more than there are. We’ve had plenty of the shortening names, or using initials for a nickname. Wasn’t The Answer a much better nickname for Allen Iverson than A.I.? Much of the blame probably needs to fall on sports writers. They’re the ones who come up with the names, or pick them up from teammates or coaches and are left to spread the message. You can’t just come up with them willy nilly. I’ll take my own share of the blame. I’ve known about one of the best ones for a few years now and just never publicized it. The Gazelle. Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby has been walking around with that nickname emblazoned on the leg of his navy blue sweat pants for some time. “Everyone calls me that. The name stuck,” said Thurlby. Thurlby’s teammate Tyler Christensen gave him the nickname his freshman year. “I didn’t know where it came from for sure,” said Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln. “If you watch him run, his legs, he looks like a gazelle. The long legs, he looks like he’s all legs when he’s running. He’s just got that long stride.” Not only does he move like a gazelle, he’s usually being chased when he runs too. Very rarely was anyone ever ahead of him in the last couple years of his high school career. Since his freshman year, Thurlby has set school records in both the 110-meter high and 300-meter intermediate hurdle races and earn state medals in both events. He’s also been a part of the Lions’ 1600-meter relay state championship foursome in each of the past two seasons. If “gazelle” wasn’t the word used to describe him, “effortless” would fit just fine. That’s how Thurlby looks as he flies over the hurdles. I hate to say it, but he looks like a little Josh Hembrough. That should be a compliment. Hembrough is an All-Big Ten hurdler for Purdue who won a couple state championships in the hurdles while running at Forest Hills Northern High School. He’s the best hurdler I’ve ever seen in person. The Gazelle will likely have a college running career of his own ahead. His next meet though is this Saturday. He recent Hastings High School graduate Ryan Burgdorf will represent the area while representing their state in the Midwest Meet of Champions on Saturday at Jackson High School. If you haven’t seen a gazelle up close and personal, save some money in these tough economic times. Put off your cross ocean voyage for an African safari, and check out The Gazelle. Lake. The back nine is more open, but still challenging. “I really think this is going to be one of the better disc golf courses in the state of Michigan,” said Sherwood. “I kind of hate to say that, because I helped create it, but it Sam Sherwood tosses a disc towards could become a disc golf destination.” the goal on number ten during a practice That could help make Hastings a disc golf round at the Hammond Hill Disc Golf destination. Many local businesses are getting Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) into the act, helping sponsor holes. More are always need though. Funds have to be raised for the metal goals on each hole, for cement Golf Association (PDGA), a group which has tee pads to be installed, and for signs through- grown to over 4,000. There are nearly 3,000 courses listed on the PDGA website, with out the park. All 18 goals are now in place. The Barry County Youth Advisory Council nearly 90 in Michigan. There are plans in the works for a tournaoffered a generous donation of $3,000 to help ment to be held on the course in late August. get things up and running, and funds go through the YMCA of Barry County according to Sherwood. Discs are for sale at the Waldorff, with the company logo, Thursday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 17 and at Ace Hardware in downtown Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Hastings. Sherwood Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm said in the past few Swimming Hours: months they have Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming already sold about Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm - Open Swim 150 of them at the Monday & Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5:00 Open Swim brewpub, and Ace Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim has sold about 300, Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim so the sport is growTeen Center: Monday - Friday: 9:00am pm - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ing in the area. Open Gym Sherwood is a Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm for students; 7:00pm - 9:00pm for adults member of the Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; Professional Disc 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm-3:00pm for students Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule 77535530 State will be represented by The Gazelle on Saturday The Hastings FC Select Soccer Program is holding SELECT SOCCER TRYOUTS for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Soccer Season When: Monday, June 15, 2009 for Girls U12-U19 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 for Boys U12-U19 Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; tryouts are from 6-8 p.m. If you are unable to make these dates for tryouts there will be a makeup tryout on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Location: Pierce Soccer Fields, behind the Hastings Community Center Tryouts will be held regardless of weather. All players are to bring with them a soccer ball, water, shin guards and soccer cleats. Players do not have to play AYSO to play Hastings FC Select Soccer. 07522101 by Brett Bremer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The father-son duo of Ken and Travis VanderVeen, from Orangeville recently made their third trip in just under a month to the little known Zhigaawin Trails off of Hammond Road west of Hastings. In their trips to the trails they’d seen families walking their dogs, and grandchildren with their grandmother hunting for wild mushrooms and asparagus, but they were there for a new reason - disc golf. A newly carved 18-hole disc golf course now winds its way through the park. “We’re just getting to know it a little bit,” said Ken. “It’s a good, place in the rough,” added Travis. They heard about the Hammond Hill Disc Golf Course from Sam Sherwood, the brewmaster at the Waldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings. Sherwood, along with Brad Gee, were instrumental in getting the course up and running. They went to the Hastings City Council last September to get approval, and have been raising funds for continued upgrades. “It’s not in the city. All the other courses, you’re in or around the city,” said Ken. There are many courses in and around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. “You go to the city parks in Grand Rapids, and all you can see are cars and people, and you’re basically playing in a parking lot. You get out here and it’s pretty pristine,” said Sherwood. The front nine at Hammond Hills winds through the woods and offers views of Carter The Hastings FC is a competitive soccer club dedicated to the development of youth soccer in Hastings and the surrounding areas. The Hastings FC holds tryouts for Select Soccer for players seeking a higher level of play. Hastings FC is a member of the GVSA and will compete against other area select teams. The travel is limited to 4 away games per season. If you have questions or cannot make tryout times, please contact Sarah Smith at 616-706-1151. �Page 18 — Thursday, June 11, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local duo part of Midwest Meet The fishermen quietly drift off shore as they listen to the tributes to Wendell Studt before venturing to fish for Jordan Lake Bass. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Bass fishermen bid their good-byes to Wendell Studt Nick Thurlby Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf and Maple Valley’s Nick Thurlby, recent high school graduates, will be a part of Team Michigan at the 2009 Midwest Meet of Champions this Saturday in Jackson. The plan is for Burgdorf to run in the 4x200-meter relay along with Rochester Adams Aaron Taylor, Southfield’s Niko Richey, and East Kentwood’s Christian Jessie. Taylor was the Division 1 200-meter dash champion this year, running a time of 21.91 seconds at the Track and Field Finals. Richey placed second and Jessie was fourth in the event at the Division 1 Finals. Burgdorf was the second place finisher in Division 2, and also placed second in the 100 and sixth in the 400. Thurlby is slated to run in the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race. He is the top seed from Michigan competing in the event, and placed third at the Division 3 Track and Field Finals in the race, while also earning medals for a fourth place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles, and with the state champion 1600meter relay team from Maple Valley and the third place 800-meter relay team. Thurlby’s Team Michigan counterparts in the 300-meter hurdles will be Wayne Memorial’s Renaldo Powell and Milford’s Kyle Podvin, who both earned medals in the event at the Division 1 Track and Field Finals. The meet, which includes teams from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, will be held in Jackson’s Withington Stadium. Field events start at noon with the men’s pole vault. Track events begin at 1 p.m. with the women’s 3,200-meter relay. Each state will have three entries in the 13 individual men’s and women’s events and one entry in the four relay races. The top six fin- Ryan Burgdorf ishers in individual events will score points on a 10-8-6-4-2-1 basis. The scoring system for the relays will award 10 points for first place, six for second and two for third. Admission is $5. The Midwest Meet of Champions is one of the longest running postseason high school track meets in the nation. It began in 1974 and several of its alumni have won medals at the Olympic Games or World championships. Earl Jones, Brian Diemer, Jim Spivey and Maicel Malone. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Fishermen who came this past Wednesday night to the weekly bass tournament on Jordan Lake had more than fishing on their minds. When they shoved off, they were thinking about their biggest advocate, the late Wendell Studt, who died last week. Tournament organizer Todd Dreysee and Studt’s longtime fishing buddy Dick Courser organized the evening as a tribute to their mentor. Studt, who supplied live bait to area shops, began the tournament in 1980. Now the tournament attracts 25 teams a week. One fisherman said the tournament has become a place where “young guys learn and old guys catch.” As the fishermen arrived Wednesday, they shared memories of Wendy, as he was called. “He was sincere about his love of fishing,” one man said. “Fishermen can be territorial on the lake, but not Wendy,” another recalled. When Studt drifted near another boat, there was so much reverence for him, the other fishermen watched and learned. As the 6 p.m. start time approached, Dreysee called the boats close to the dock and spoke about Studt and what he meant to the Jordan Lake fishing community — his love of fishing and his respect for the lake. Courser also extended his appreciation to Studt for his years of dedication and sharing his love of fishing. Studt’s wife, Sarah, thanked the fishermen for their friendship with her husband and their support of his causes. Studt’s family also came to the tournament and shared stories with some of the fishermen. At take-off time, Dreysee had the fishermen sit in silence and drift, giving Studt the ceremonial first take-off. When the boats had drifted away from the dock, the motors were finally engaged and the fishermen slowly cruised to their favorite spots. Bass tournament organizer Todd Dreysse pays tribute to Wendell Studt and comforts his widow Sarah. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Hastings graduate earns doctorate, accepts professor position Safe and Sound Since 1886 We have been meeting the banking needs of our community for over 120 years. As a highly capitalized bank, we are well positioned to handle the current financial environment. Your Hastings City Bank deposits are FDIC insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. On January 1, 2014, the standard insurance amount will return to $100,000 per depositor for all account categories except for IRAs and other certain retirement accounts which will remain at $250,000 per depositor. We invite you to come in to speak with one of our Hastings City Bank representatives, and look forward to serving your banking needs today and in the future. Rest insured. Member FDIC 07522944 1-888-422-2280 hastingscitybank.com Dr. Joshua D. Woodard, a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School, recently accepted a position as a tenure-track assistant professor of firm level risk and managerial economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University where he will pursue research in finance, economics, and applied risk analysis. His department at Texas A&M – which recently ranked fourth in the nation in the field of agricultural and applied economics – is internationally known for its strong reputation in academic research and teaching and features several award-wining faculty, including Nobel Prize recipient Bruce McCarl, said Woodard. Dr. Woodard was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in agriculture and applied economics in October 2008 from the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Illinois and also works as a financial consultant for Integrated Financial Analytics and Research. He also recently founded Woodard Risk Management Consulting Inc., a start-up data analysis and product development firm. His clients include major national and multinational insurers and reinsurers as well as a variety of other producer and marketing groups. Dr. Woodard also teaches a senior or master’s level course in applied financial modeling at the University of Illinois, and in 2006 he was named to University of Illinois’ “List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students (with special outstanding distinction)”. He is also a part-time faculty member at Parkland College where he has taught principles of economics since 2006. In 2005, Dr. Woodard was named a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture, and was also selected for the Marshall Scott Fellowship in Agribusiness. In 2007, he was awarded the Colvin Fellowship. He also received numerous other grants and scholarships to support his research including grants form the American Agricultural Economics Association and the Graduate College at the University of Illinois. His dissertation entitled, “Three Essays on Systemic Risk and Rating in Crop Insurance Markets,” was recently selected for his department’s Outstanding Dissertation for 2008 Award and also was nominated for the pending American Agricultural Economics Association national dissertation award competition. During his time at the University of Illinois, Dr. Woodard has authored, coauthored and published several works including journals articles, conference proceeding papers and book chapters. His primary research is in the areas of risk management, derivatives, insurance and applied finance with applications in spatial data analysis, GIS, econometrics, risk simulation and actuarial analysis. He has conducted extensive research on weather derivatives, agricultural insurance and commodity investing. He is actively pursuing research in the areas of credit risk modeling, economic capital modeling, and innovative insurance designs. His work has appeared in several leading academic outlets and books in his field including the Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Agricultural Finance Review, and The Handbook of Commodity Investing. He has also served as a reviewer for several journals including the Journal of Risk and Insurance. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-06-18.pdf 8ffd64a47b84d111506af3ae676ffccb PDF Text Text Hastings Schools show $823,434 reduction Is now the time to overhaul health care? Laubaugh to return to Saxon sideline See Story on Page 10 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 25 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 18, 2009 NEWS Delton school board, custodians fail to reach agreement BRIEFS Humane Society hosting dinner Friday night The Barry County Humane Society will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Elks Club in Hastings. The dinner will benefit the Humane Society’s spay and neuter program, one of the organization’s many community programs. The dinner will include salad, spaghetti with or without meatballs, garlic bread, choice of lemonade or coffee (cash bar available) and dessert. The cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under. For more information, call the Barry County Humane Society at 269-945-0602 or visit barrycountyhumanesociety.org. Nashville car show to take over town The ninth annual Classic Car Show is set to take over Main Street in Nashville Saturday, June 20. Events will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include a variety of activities throughout the town. A pancake breakfast will be served at the fire station, a dunk tank sponsored by the Nashville VFW, a book sale at the library, free pony rides at MOO-ville, free horse drawn wagon rides sponsored by the Hale Family and a host of other free activities are on the schedule. Local merchants sponsor more than 50 trophies for prizes to the car entries, and the first 200 vehicles are given dash plaques. This year will also feature a parade for the first time with several local groups and churches participating. Habitat celebrating 20 years with potluck, June 27 Everyone who has ever served as a volunteer for Barry County Habitat for Humanity is being invited to attend a pig roast and potluck meal in appreciation for their service. The event also is part of the local Habitat’s 20th anniversary celebration. The pig roast will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The event will be held in the park’s large pavilion. Habitat for Humanity will provide the meat, drinks and condiments. Those who attend are asked to bring a dish to pass and personal table service. Relay for Life looking for talent Area talent is being sought to entertain at the Barry County Relay for Life, which will be held at Tyden Park in Hastings from noon Friday, Aug. 14, until noon Saturday, Aug. 15, to raise funds to fight cancer. Relay volunteer Julie Flook, who is in charge of entertainment at the event, is seeking performers who are willing to donate their talent for the cause. Rick Moore has donated an 8-by-24-foot stage, which will enhance performances. Anyone interested in performing is asked to call Flook at 269-721-8099. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Cynthia Vujea said in a June 11 correspondence that the district’s custodians have failed to reach an agreement that will allow them to keep their jobs beyond the 2008-09 school year, which ends June 30. As reported in the June 4 edition of the Hastings Banner, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education adopted a resolution at its May 28 meeting that gave Vujea the authority to execute a contract with a private company to provide custodial services to the school system. However, as previously reported, the resolution gave the current custodians until June 5 to reach an agreement with the district to remain employed with Delton Kellogg. Vujea said that in an effort to make the continued employment of the custodians economically feasible for the district, all of the district’s employees were offered an opportunity to accept decreased wages on the custodians’ behalf. “A meeting of all the union leaders and nonunion employees was held ... June 3 ... to determine whether or not there was an interest Hastings school board votes to lay off administrator Haas says move is “completely, absolutely wrong in multiple ways” The Hastings Area Schools Board of Education approved the personnel report by a 6-1 vote, with Treasurer Gene Haas casting the dissenting vote. Prior to the vote, Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee noted that the report contained notice of the layoff of high school assistant principal Mark Martin, effective July 1. “I’ve spoken to two board members and of course the correspondence with all of you regarding one layoff position,” he said regarding Martin. “We are still working on it, and I feel kind of like we have business we have to do but also that we are being mean to one of the members of the family. I don’t particularly like the position we are in, but we need to try to work through it.” Satterlee explained in a later interview that the layoff is not official until July 1, and the administration is hoping that in the next few weeks, it will receive information regarding state aid that would allow the district to reverse the decision. “We did this to guard against the worst-case scenario. We’re hoping that when we get all the pieces of the puzzle, we won’t have to follow through,” he said. Before the vote, Haas stated, “I know that I am going to vote ‘no’ on this matter. It is just — to me — completely, absolutely wrong in multiple ways.” Martin had been assistant principal at the middle school for several years before being transferred to the high school for the 2008-09 school year. Other administrators in the district have less seniority than Martin. Satterlee confirmed that the district does not have to abide by seniority when making such decisions. The personnel report also included notice of the following assignments: Stephen Laubaugh, girls varsity basketball coach; Joel Strickland junior varsity girls basketball coach; Cheryl Goggins and Rebecca Wigg, middle school summer academy sessions teachers. in having all employees of the district take an equal wage cut to preserve all of the custodial positions,” she explained. “To assure everyone’s due process and state statutory rights were protected, the district’s attorney explained the request and held a secret ballot. The amount needed by all employees was (4 percent). The vote was held and was overwhelmingly against the wage concession.” According to Vujea, the board’s final offer to the custodians which, if accepted, would have allowed the custodians to keep their jobs, was made June 4. “Both sides came close to an agreement, but it did not happen,” she said. “In the last proposal to the custodians, the (board) offered fully paid health insurance and a wage of $10.70 per hour. The offer would also fully preserve their retirement (benefits). The custodians rejected the proposal and indicated they would not be providing the (board) with (a) counter-proposal.” Sheryl Downer, director of finance for Delton Kellogg, said custodians for the district earn an average of $13.98 per hour. Vujea said that, as of June 11, the board was close to accepting an agreement with a private company to provide custodial services to the district beginning July 1. “The (board) is finalizing the details of a (three-year) contract with ... Grand Rapids Building Supply ... for custodial services ...,” she explained. “The cost savings to the district over the (three-year) period will be approximately $1 million. The company will be seeking local residents for custodial employment, including applications from the current custodians.” Months of debate end in favor of the Southwest Sewer Authority by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Harvard graduate and satirist Thomas Lehrer once said, “Life is like a sewer; what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” As such, attendees of recent Rutland Charter Township Board meetings might think it ironic that members of the board devoted much of their time at previous meetings to discussion of a proposed sewer pipeline. However, the beginning of the end of discussion on the pipeline, which would primarily service a proposed new Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43, might have been signaled at the board’s June 10 meeting. At the meeting, the board voted 5-2 in favor of a motion to allow the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to construct a pipeline to serve the planned hospital. Trustees Bill Hanshaw, Rob Lee, Dorothy Flint and Brenda Bellmore voted in favor of the motion, along with Treasurer Sandy Greenfield. Supervisor Jim Carr and Clerk Robin Hawthorne cast the dissenting votes. Before the motion was passed, Carr reminded board members of the warnings that Craig Rolfe, attorney for Rutland Charter Township, had given the board at its previous meetings, saying that Rolfe viewed the construction of the proposed pipeline by the sewer authority to be in violation of the township’s master plan and the related Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan, which details how the township should partner with surrounding governmental entities in actions involving area growth and development. “Mr. Rolfe, in my mind, was pretty clear ...,” said Carr. In contrast to Carr ’s cautioning, Hanshaw addressed Mark Doster, administrator of the sewer authority, after the motion was passed, saying, “I’d like to thank Mr. Doster for his persistence .... Without his persistence and his dedication to what he does, it would have never happened.” As reported in the June 11 Banner, Jim White, legal counsel for the sewer authority, attended the board’s June 4 meeting where, on behalf of the organization, he presented the board with a revised proposal that detailed, among other things, the authority’s commitment to offering sewer services to homes on Podunk Lake if it also constructed a pipeline to service the planned hospital. The motion passed at the board’s June 10 meeting involved approval of another revised proposal by the sewer authority to build a pipeline that would service the planned hospital. While the more recent proposal still encompasses the homes on Podunk Lake, White said at the board’s last meeting that the newer proposal, dated June 9, also incorporates changes based upon requests made by Rolfe, discussions at the board’s previous meetings and White’s own judgment. According to the latest proposal, the document will go into effect once the following conditions are met: the township, the sewer authority and Pennock Health Services approve and execute a construction and financing agreement regarding the planned hospital; the township and the authority approve and execute an agreement pertaining to wastewater treatment; and Pennock Health Services begins to fund construction of a pipeline built by the authority to service the proposed hospital. As with previous proposals, the more recent proposal states that, while Pennock Health Services agrees to pay the sewer authority to construct a pipeline that would service the planned hospital, Pennock Health Services is not obligated to fund the infrastructure necessary for homes on Podunk Lake to utilize such a pipeline. Also detailed in the proposal is the amount of the sewer authority’s treatment capacity that it agrees to reserve for the exclusive use of properties within the township. According to the document, each day, the authority is required to accommodate 300 residential equivalent units (REUs) generated by the township, with each unit equaling 200 gallons of wastewater. The document states that, SEWER, continued on page 6 Officers pay their respects An Honorary Law Enforcement Procession makes its way to the Barry Township Hall Monday where Chief Mark Kik worked for 29 years. Kik, 52, died last week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Funeral services were held at the Richland Bible Church before the procession passed the Barry Township Hall in Delton. (Photo by Casey Cheney) �Page 2 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner MainStreet awards ‘Varsity’ scholarship Officers start the new year for the Business and Professional Women’s club of Hastings. Pictured (from left) are past president and a past state President Peg Bradford, Treasurer Laura Kingma, Vice President Carlotta Willard, President Deb Baker, immediate past President Mary Macqueen and Secretary Denise Loftus Garn. (Photo by Patricia Johns) BPW elects new officers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On June 9, members of the Hastings Business and Professional Women club met at a picnic supper to look back over the past year, meet Mary Burlingame, the winner of the groups non-traditional scholarship, and to elect new officers for the year. The officers for 2009-10 are president, Deb Baker; vice president, Carlotta Willard; treasurer, Laura Kingma; and secretary, Denise Loftus Garn. Immediate past president Mary Macqueen hosted the picnic and will continue to be active with the group. The BPW meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the community room of the Hastings Public Library. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting of the BPW will be on July 14. For more information about BPW and its activities, call Baker at 269-945-2902 or 269-945-8233. Seat belt citations up during Click It or Ticket mobilization Seat belt offenders, drunk drivers and speeders were out of luck during the federally funded two-week “Buckle Up or Pay Up. Click It or Ticket” seat belt mobilization. Officers in 16 West Michigan counties wrote 1,674 seat belt tickets and arrested 35 drunk drivers during the annual enforcement effort May 18 to 31. Statewide, officers wrote 11,727 seat belt citations, an increase of more than 3,000 compared to the 2008 mobilization, and arrested 164 drunk drivers, 51 more than last year. “The increase in nighttime traffic patrols has resulted in more DUI arrests and seat belt tickets,” said Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) Director Michael L. Prince. “Research and crash data show drunk driving goes up while seat belt use goes down after dark, making nighttime enforcement a vital part of overall safety.” Nighttime patrols accompanied seat belt enforcement zones during the campaign. Officers also apprehended eight fugitives, wrote 264 speeding tickets, made 134 misdemeanor and six felony arrests. Officers in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties participated in the two-week mobilization. Michigan led the nation in seat belt use in 2008 with 97.2 percent of motorists buckling up; the 2009 belt uses results will be available in July. Alyssa Thornton, a 2009 graduate of Hastings High School, has been awarded $500 toward her college education through the MainStreet Savings Bank fourth annual Varsity Savings Club scholarship award. Scholarship applicants had to be members of the Varsity Savings Club, MainStreet’s savings account for high school students. Applicants were judged based on their nonacademic school activities, community involvement, work experience and academic performance. Applicants also were required to answer the essay question “What have you learned through the MainStreet banking programs that will help you in the future?” Thornton is heading to Central Michigan University for sports medicine or physical therapy with plans to become a physical therapist. As a member of the Varsity Savings Club, she will put her years of saving to good use toward tuition and books. Thornton’s achievements in high school include being in the Academic Top Ten, a National Honor Society member, earning a four-year varsity letter for track and cross country, and a three-year varsity award for music. She also participated in various high school clubs and youth groups. Thornton volunteered her time at Pennock Hospital and Share the Light Soup Kitchen. Thornton was presented with her scholarship by MainStreet President David Hatfield at the senior awards night. She said she was very surprised and pleased to be chosen. “I have always tried to work hard at everything I do, and it paid off,” said Thornton. She demonstrated that she had learned to save money in her account through the years, starting many years ago in her Looney Tunes Savings account. She said she believes that every new college student should know how to deal with money before heading off to college. Alyssa Thornton accepts her award from David Hatfield. “Being able to budget and spend money wisely will be beneficial to me,” she added. In her essay, she noted, “the knowledge I have gained has allowed me to realize I have to save money so I will have something to fall back on in hard times … Having a savings account at MainStreet Savings Bank has pre- pared me financially for the future, giving me the insight in how to be smart with the money that I have.” The Varsity Savings Club is a savings account with benefits available to all high school students. Mother and daughter win scholarships by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An area mother and daughter were honored with scholarships this spring to permit continuing education. Mary Burlingame was awarded the Florence Marble - Wilma Story Memorial Scholarship from the Business and Professional Women’s group. She will be taking an online course to complete her bachelor of science degree in nursing. The scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional student. It has been more than 20 years since the senior Burlingame attended college and she plans to use the $400 scholarship at Walden University. She is currently a nurse with the Battle Creek Public Schools. Carmen Burlingame, a 2009 Hastings High School graduate, was one of the recipients of the Hastings GFWC-Women’s Club scholarships. She will be attending Central Michigan University in the fall. She was the recipient of the Hastings Women’s Club Jump Start Your Future Scholarship of $500. Also treated at the BPW picnic meeting were other recipients of the Hastings Women’s Club scholarships Sara Archambeau and Alyssa Thornton. Both also plan to attend CMU, so all three girls had an opportunity to discuss signing up for fall classes, coming home to visit and to bring home dirty laundry. Erin Welker from the Barry Community Foundation brought the mother and daughter together with the organizations because both groups keep their scholarship funds at the foundation. Auditor’s report, library presentation given at Fountain series features Jazz Four Plus Rutland meeting by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its June 10 meeting, the Rutland Charter Township Board was given a summary of the township’s 2008 fiscal year by Jeff Rood, employee of Siegfried Crandall PC and one of the township’s auditors. Rood explained that as of Dec. 31, 2008, the township’s assets totaled $1.5 million. Also noted by Rood was that the township’s building department experienced a deficit last year that was compensated by funds from the township’s general fund. However, Rood added that deficits in such departments are common during depressed economic times and are currently common throughout Barry County. In an interview after the meeting, Sandy Greenfield, treasurer for the township, explained that the building department, which is operated primarily by Lynne Serfling, is responsible for issuing building permits for construction within the township. Greenfield added that once the economy begins to improve and more construction begins, the building department will be able to reimburse the general fund. According to a treasurer’s report available at the meeting, as of last month, four accounts and three certificates of deposit totaling $654,379 belonged to the township. Commending the board for its fiscal responsibility, Rood said, “The township still remains in relatively great standing, as far as the economy that we’re in, so you should take pride in that.” Also during the meeting, Evelyn Holzwarth, administrator of the Hastings Public Library, delivered a presentation on the library, which was completed in June 2007. According to Holzwarth, the new building has caused the number of library patrons to increase. “We’ve (hosted) 273 programs so far this year,” she said. “We’ve also had another 221 community groups use our library. “... In this year, we’ve had 4,000 more computer sessions than we had in our first year in the building,” she explained. “... We are truly a very busy place.” Ken Smith, member of the Hastings Public Library Board, encouraged those at the meeting to support the renewal millage of 1.6 mills for the library that residents of Rutland and Hastings charter townships will have the opportunity to vote on in August. If approved by voters, the millage would replace an expiring millage of the same amount for the library that has been in effect since 2000, he explained. “In these tough economic times, we suspect we may have a challenge on our hands,” he said of the vote to adopt the millage. According to Smith, the library receives 43 percent of its revenue from the levies it collects from Rutland and Hastings charter townships. The loss of support from either or both of the townships would cause the library severe problems, he said. “If we were to lose both, it’d be catastrophic,” he explained. “If we (were) to lose one, we’d see some nasty cuts.” Fridays at the Fountain continues June 19 with another new local band called Jazz Four Plus. The group is an instrumental quartet which adds two singers for the “plus” as they perform songs from the American Song Book. Members of the group are Jim Frazier on vocals, Larry Wait on trumpet, Dave Nelson playing drums, Celia Demond on piano and Dave Macqueen on bass and Jill VanZyl on vocals. Jazz Four Plus will be performing at this week’s Fridays at the Fountain free concerts which go from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday all summer. Concerts are performed on the Barry County Courthouse lawn near the fountain in downtown Hastings. In the event of rain, concerts will take place in the community room of the Hastings City Bank. All concerts are free and are sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Pictured (from left) are the Business and Professional Women’s scholarship Chair Laura Kingma, Mary Burlingame, Erin Welker, Carmen Burlingame and Hastings Women’s Club scholarship Chair Donna Brown. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Jazz Four Plus, which includes Jim Frazier, Larry Wait, Dave Nelson, Celia Demond, Dave Macqueen and Jill VanZyl, will be providing music at this week’s Fridays at the Fountain concert series. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 3 First annual Pleasantview Picnic draws crowd by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Despite dark clouds and the threat of rain Tuesday evening, the atmosphere was anything but gloomy as a crowd of people, young and old alike, gathered on the playground of the former Pleasantview Elementary on Lacey Road in Dowling for the first annual Pleasantview Picnic. Titia Gray, one of the organizers of the event, said she was pleased with the number of people who attended the event. “I think we’ve had a pretty good turnout,” she said, surveying the grounds where children played and adults reminisced as they looked through scrapbooks and boxes of old photos. “I think a lot of people came for the reunion that was canceled last year after they (the Hastings Board of Education) decided to close the school.” Gray and others decided to hold the picnic on Tuesday, June 16, because it marked the one-year anniversary of the school board’s decision to close the school that served nearly three generations of children for almost 50 years in southeastern Barry County. Gray also noted that the picnic gave many children in the rural area, who had attended Pleasantview Elementary until it was closed, a chance to meet and play together for the first time in more than a year since being transferred to different schools. “We have a lot of the original staff here tonight,” said Gray. Wuanita Cole, who was the secretary was the secretary at Pleasantview School from 1958 until she retired in 1988. “I actually started working as the secretary for the citizens committee that built the school when we were still at the old one-room Stevens School,” she said. Pleasantview’s first principal, Art McKelvey, joins a former student (right) and longtime secretary Waunita Cole (seated) at Tuesday’s picnic. Cole recognized all the former students who came to speak to her and showed an amazing knack for being able to name every student and staff member in the photos that were being passed around the group. Nearby, Lyle Holly talked with Candy Daniels who showed him an old newspaper clipping from 1958, which stated that his wife, Leota Holly, was one of the citizens instrumental in getting the school built. “She was the president of the Mothers Club when it was built,” said Daniels. “My dad, Paul Bivens, was the secretary/treasurer of the school board (which also included Maurice Bivens, Clarence Campbell, Archie Dunn and Robert Ehredt) and they went around and talked to people trying to get the one-room country schools to consolidate.” Daniels, who attended Pleasantview from second through eighth grade (the school originally offered classes through the eighth grade) before transferring to Hastings High School added,” we’re a loyal group.” Sandy Forbush, who was talking with Cole and other former staff members, said that she came to Pleasantview as a fourth grader when the school opened in 1958 and continued there through the eighth grade. “There were 28 boys and four girls when we graduated eighth grade,” said Forbush. “The four of us girls just turned 60 this year. We’ve been together since fourth grade and we’re still friends.” Even the staff at Pleasantview enjoyed the opportunity to see old friends and former students and reminisce. “I started teaching sixth grade at Pleasantview in 1977, and also taught fifth and second grade while I was here. When I first came here the principal, Art McKelvey, also taught in the classroom half-time,” said Mary Ackerson, who now teaches fourth grade at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings. “I’m starting to see some secondgeneration Pleasantview kids come through. Gray said that there is a strong sense of community surrounding Pleasantview, and she hopes to keep that alive by making the picnic an annual event. “We want to do the same thing next year and hopefully have more organized activities,” she said. Sandy (Strickland) Forbush displays a 1958 Pleasantview Elementary staff photo. A large group meets on the playground of the former Pleasantview Elementary for the first annual Pleasantview Picnic. Wuanita Cole, who was the secretary at Pleasantview School for 30 years, talks with former student Nancy Bird. These youngsters enjoy playing on the parallel bars while the adults reminisce nearby. Mary Ackerson, who taught at Pleasantview, looks at a staff photo from 1979. Pat Horsman, Sue Richards, Nancy Bird ad Karen Halstead look through a box of old photos of students and staff from Pleasantview Elementary. �Page 4 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Are we in any position to overhaul the nation’s health care system? Hastings Public Library is priceless To the editor: You can’t help but feel better about your day whenever you walk into the Hastings Public Library. The wood panels, colors, furniture, fireplace, bookracks, access to computers, books on tape, periodicals, availability of books from 80 other Lakeland Consortium Libraries and especially the helpful and friendly staff are only a few of the reasons for this brightening of your day. Yes, it is a priceless gem here in the center of Hastings, built with completely donated funds and without use of any tax money. Library visits have more than doubled every year for the past two years. A literacy council office, local history and genealogy room, children’s reading area with computers and reading programs, teen reading area with computers and free community rooms for meetings are only a few of the programs and services funded by this operating millage. Please help us to continue offering these priceless gifts to our community and county. On Aug. 4, the citizens of Rutland and Hastings townships will vote on a renewal of a millage that has been in effect for nine years. This is not a new millage or an increased millage. The same operating millage of 1.6 mills was approved in August of 2000 for 10 years. This would cost $80 per year for a taxable value of $50,000. This millage is 43 percent of the library’s operating funds, and severe cuts would be necessary without this support. Please vote “yes” on Aug. 4 for renewal for our Hastings Public Library operating millage. Jim Atkinson, Chairman, Barry County Literacy Council Farmers have edge on food production To the editor: As a sixth generation United States farmer, I fully understand the romance of yesteryear’s food production systems but a reality check is in order. As filmmakers Michael Pollan and Robert Kenner are making the circles in the media promoting the release of “Food Inc.,” their message about the modern food production system is nothing but a circle, as well. The most glaring example is the mention that food shortages are looming, yet the solution is reverting back to food production methods of the 1930s when one farmer fed 10 people. Today’s American farmer feeds 164 people annually with the safest, most reasonably priced food the world has ever seen. Last year the American consumer still only spent 10 percent of his or her disposable income on food, despite reporting of higher food prices by major media sources. Today’s food system is safe and it is “green” and efficient. Cornell University just this week released a study indicating that today’s food system emits 63 percent less carbon per unit of food produced than the same unit of food produced in 1954. Science and technology combined with human initiative has allowed the United States farmer to provide food, fiber, fuel and pharmaceuticals more efficiently than ever before imagined. With all of that said, I am willing to make a deal. If Kenner and Pollan are willing to show their film in black and white and silent as movies were in the 1930s, I’ll go back to my grandfather’s era of food production. Trent Loos, Loup City, Neb. Hastings movie, a tragic comedy To the editor: I am glad to hear someone might like to make a movie around Hastings. All they would have to do is watch the city and township leaders on how swiftly they get things done — like getting new businesses to come to Hastings and another grocery store and restaurant also lumber yard. It would be a great comedy movie. Jeff Mansfield should be nicknamed the anchor when there is an anchor, things don’t move. Warren McLaury, Hastings It’s been about 15 years since Hillary Clinton made the headlines in the first months of her husband’s administration with a plan to make health care available to all Americans. Due to all the bad publicity, it didn’t take long for experts to realize, going forward with national health care was doomed during the Clinton Administration. Most experts felt the Clintons failed because they left Congress out of the planning process while they worked their plans behind closed doors. Then there was the “Harry and Louise” television ad campaign released in 1994 that killed most public support for the Clinton plan by suggesting it would force people to choose from a list of options selected by government officials. Now, the Obama Administration is vowing to put together a national health care plan this summer. Here we are in the midst of the nation’s worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and our new president wants to offer a plan, but his administration can’t tell us what it will cost, how many people it might impact and what affect it could have on health care as we know it. Lawmakers want to expand coverage to the more than 47 million uninsured Americans, expand Medicare to people under 65 and help business with the soaring costs of insuring their employees. On Monday, President Obama told the American Medical Association at its meeting in Chicago that “health care is a threat to the economy, it’s a ticking time bomb.” He went on to say, “beware of the fear mongers.” Yet what the president couldn’t give doctors was the details of his new plan and the impact it could have the present system. Democratic legislators vow they can reduce the cost while increasing the quality of the more than $2.5 trillion the administration says we spend on health care each year. Since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill back in March of 1965, we’ve made few changes in the original legislation until the Bush Administration expanded Medicare to include prescription drugs. Health care experts warn that we need to change the way we think about health care; citizens need to get involved in their personal health which will help control costs and make health care available to all citizens. A few years ago, a group of local companies formed the Barry County Insurance Coalition to help better understand health care and the impact it has on our companies. One thing we all learned for sure is that health care is a big issue that is extremely complicated and hard to get your arms around. Our nation spends more money on health care than we do on educating our kids, building roads or feeding ourselves. Both the president and Congress agree we don’t have the money to finance another program that could add to the national deficit, now measured in the trillions. So if Americans really want the administration to tackle this complicated issue, they should demand we go slowly. Plus, providers across the country are feeling the pressure due to the economic slowdown, so as we proceed, we must safeguard their financial well being. Some would say “health care is a right for all Americans.” I think making quality health care available to all Americans is in our best interest. But we need to understand the consequences as we proceed. First of all, do we expect Congress to come up with a plan that will lower costs and increase the quality while maintaining the best health care system in the world? These are the same leaders who tinkered with the financial regulations that eventually brought on the financial crisis in the first place. What do they know about health care? The issue it too big, too complicated for either party to formulate a public plan. Americans must demand that the administration hold a national debate with experts from the medical profession. Professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital administrators and medical experts of all kinds along with insurance providers should be called in to debate the issues, not a group of elected officials. It will take months, maybe years, to put the new plan into action, it’s imperative that we create the road map, to determine where we’re going, protecting what we already have, as we travel down the road to reinvent health care. We like to complain about the system, pointing out its weaknesses, yet any outcome legislators might come up with, could be worse and damage the system as we know it. We need only to look back a few months to see how the Bush Administration and now the Obama Administration, along with Congress, dealt with the collapse of the financial industry, GM and Chrysler, where the jury is still out on their outcome. President Obama has been a popular president so far, but that’s what really concerns me. So far, most of the national media outlets have given him a pass on the stimulus program and the impact it’s had on our economy. According to some experts, more than 1.6 million jobs have disappeared since the stimulus package was signed in February. What about auto dealerships? By the time we get the final numbers on how many dealers are forced to close and leaders total up all the sales positions, auto mechanics and staff, it could add thousands to the millions already without a job. That leads to another problem the administration hasn’t discussed in great detail. As the economy slows, more people will lose their jobs and their benefits, putting even more pressure on the nation’s health care system. Experts within the administration are talking about a singlepayer system — getting rid of the current private-payer plan. Could this be what’s to come from their debate? President Obama says our current system is “unsustainable;” he says it’s “a ticking time bomb,” yet his own proposals could be unworkable. We won’t know until we see the details, which we may not like. But by then, it could be too late. What this administration and Congress does to dismantle health care in the coming months just might be “the ticking time bomb.” Fred Jacobs, Vice President J-Ad Graphics Leaders outraged at new MSP headquarters Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov To the editor: State police are stretched awfully thin these days, with trooper layoffs looming and squad cars being parked to save money. So why is the state moving forward with a plan to build a costly new headquarters that troopers never even asked for? It’s the latest chapter in a story I have been following since first reporting on it almost two years ago. We’re talking about the no-bid contract to build a new home for our state police. It’s a deal given to a politically connected developer at a time when the state can least afford it. Rep. Rick Jones/R-Grand Ledge said, “Why would we build a new building right now when we’re facing billions — billion with a ‘b’— in deficits in our budgets? And we’re looking at serious cuts. It’s the last thing in the world we need is a new building.” A former sheriff, Jones has opposed this project from the start, but still the five-story state of the art Lansing headquarters has risen at the corner of Grand and Kalamazoo. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. So far, the cost has all been born by developer Joel Ferguson and his partners, but under the terms of his controversial contract with the state? This good friend and supporter of Gov. Jennifer Granholm could pocket millions of state tax dollars from the no-bid project. And the current headquarters? Yes, it’s more than 75 years old, but at just $1 a year to lease, even with high maintenance costs, taxpayers are getting a break. Jones said, “I’m convinced more than ever that this is the worst case of political payback.” But despite the efforts of Jones and others, the Granholm administration is showing no sign of changing course, even though the contract can be effectively canceled by the legislature with no penalty at all. Granholm just issued an executive order slashing virtually every agency including the state police. One-hundred troopers will be laid off this month, leaving Michigan with the smallest force in more than 40 years. Eighty-two get- Should Memorial Day be changed back to original date? Do you think Memorial Day should be celebrated on its original date of May 30, as it was first celebrated in 1868, instead of at the end of a three-day weekend? ting pink-slipped just graduated from the trooper academy where taxpayers spent more than $8 million to train them. Those layoffs will save $1.7 million this fiscal year. But then Ferguson will collect a first year’s lease payment that will eat up that, and $2 million more. And meanwhile, troopers who remain on the job are being ordered to park many of their cars and limit use of the rest during the busy summer travel period to save money. Sen. Cameron Brown, R-Fawn River Township, said, “We’re laying those 82 troopers essentially off in order, you could make the argument, in order to pay for a new building that no one really wants to move in to.” Brown is another legislator who has long railed against building a new state police headquarters. He says in more than two years, he’s yet to find a single trooper who actually supports the project. “Still I feel very strongly that they would STATE TROOPER, continued next page The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Steve Colver, Galesburg: “Long weekend. I think people can plan on it every year, and they know when it’s going to be.” Holly Steiner, Middleville: “I think it should go back to the 30th.” Louise Curths, Middleville: “I think it should stay as a three-day holiday because families make plans to be together and to observe Memorial Day as well.” Emily Mater, Nashville: “I think it should stay the same. I have two grandfathers who fought in World War II and it’s part of the tradition to honor them that weekend.” Paul Arnold, Lansing/Sunfield Curtenius Guard: “Long weekends are good for family picnics and gatherings, but it is important to this country’s heritage to remember May 30. We don’t change the Fourth of July or December 25, but somehow we have lost track of the significance of Memorial Day.” Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 5 DEQ requirements will force Leach Lake area homeowners to join sewer project Hastings Charter Township will pay the cost to have the Barry-Eaton District Health Department inspect the sewage systems currently in use by the six properties. Properties that the health department determines to have satisfactory systems might not be required by the DEQ to remain a part of the district, he said. “If the (inspections are) done and everything is ... okay, there’s still no guarantee that the ... DEQ is going to let those people opt out,” he explained. “That’s not a guarantee.” Responding to a question about financial assistance from a resident of the district, Carpenter said that senior citizens and those who are disabled can participate in a program that allows them to defer payments for the funding of new sewer systems. Under the program, those who qualify may have their portions of the costs for construction of new sewer systems paid by the state, which requires that those costs be repaid once ownership of the properties involved in the program is transferred, he explained. “We’ve had several people take advantage of (the program) in our township, and I highly recommend it,” he said. Prior to the board voting to amend the district, Regina Young, environmental health sanitarian for the health department, delivered a presentation on the properties within Hastings Charter Township that are located on and around Leach Lake. According to Young, a number of the properties in the area are utilizing older, outdated sewage systems; sewage systems are located only 15 to 20 feet away from the lake; wells are not properly isolated from sewage systems; and sewage systems are located in water tables. “... Because of the severe limitations that these lake lots have and that these smaller parcels have, we’re recommending ... that the community move forward in a long-term solution, and a long-term solution in this situation with that kind of density and this extreme level of site limitations, is a public sewage system or a wastewater system,” she said. Foremost Insurance announces expansion STATE TROOPER, continued from previous page prefer not to move in considering that the current state police headquarters again costs the taxpayers a dollar a year,” he said. State police officials point out that the first lease payment won’t actually come due until the building opens next January. So, they say, canceling the lease wouldn’t actually produce immediate savings to address this year’s deficit. But we’ve obtained an internal memo which indicates even more drastic cuts will be needed next year, too. But now, today? Michael Moorman from the State Troopers Association said, “There isn’t one corner of the state of Michigan that is not going to feel an impact by the proposed layoffs that were announced back on May 5th.” And if you’re wondering just what effect fewer troopers and parked squad cars is likely to have on safety? Well the last time the state instituted similar cost-saving measures, in a mere five-month span, drunk driver arrests plummeted almost 23 percent. Fugitive arrests fell about 17 percent. And the number of traffic tickets? They dropped by about 20 percent, supposedly making state roads less safe and generating less money in fines. Michael Moorman said, “I guess I ask the ‘powers that be’ this question: what’s more important, a building or 100 troopers out there on the road? Because that building isn’t going to respond to Negaunee, it’s not going to respond to Ypsilanti, that building’s not going to be able to respond to Flint when the need and the cry for help comes out. Steve Wilson, Chief Investigative Reporter, WXYZ TV, Detroit (Editor’s note: This was sent to J-Ad Graphics by troopers from the Hastings state police post who said the post will lose two troopers in two weeks. At press time, 96.3 percent of the people voting on the Web site were against the move. To vote on this issue, visit www.wxyz.com.) Besides the 1,600 jobs that will be generated when the new facilities are built and open, the MEDC estimates that 1,127 indirect jobs will be created as a result of the activity. are clear since “jobs” top the list by a mile. The frustrating thing is that there is no silver bullet. No big, single proposal that will get Michigan back on track. Rather, it is the combination of sound tax policy, world-class education, regulatory reform and right sizing of the state government. We need changes in state policies that shout out to the whole world that “Michigan is open for business!” I do not have all the answers, but I do have a ton of ideas — the kind of bold ideas that would set a new course for the state. Over the summer, I will use this forum to lay out a jobs agenda that could be embraced by Republicans and Democrats, alike. It is my hope that we will look back on 2009 as the turning point for Michigan. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule PUBLIC LAND AUCTION Thursday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 24 The Barry & Ionia County Treasurers will be offering tax reverted real estate at public Auction on July 21, 2009. Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm The Auction will be held at Barry County Courts and Law Building; Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI Swimming Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5:00 Open Swim Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Registration at 11:00am, Auction at 12:00pm Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. 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Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection” THISS AUTO Hastings • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS good corporate citizen who supports local businesses and philanthropically participates in the community and allows the use of its facilities. Robert Woudstra, chief executive officer of Farmers Insurance Group, said he has roots in the state, observing that he was born in West Michigan, did some farming, and has children and grandchildren in Grand Rapids. He said that the company had been considering for the past four years where to make investments. The Caledonia project had been underway for a year. While there are challenges in Michigan, Woudstra said he feels the selection here is really an opportunity. He said he looks at it as “going after the up side.” Responding to a question about the types and kinds of jobs that would be available, Woudstra said the wage scales and benefits would be competitive. Another question was when the jobs would be available. He responded that the company would break ground in the fall of 2009, and would begin hiring in late 2010. Granholm hastened to point out that construction jobs would begin before the call center and other jobs. Tax credits entered the discussion when Woudstra was asked which had been decisive — hometown roots, tax credits or all of the above? “All of the above,” he responded, laughing along with the audience before adding, “education.” Granholm added, “Tax incentives — we are aggressive and competitive. We wooed them significantly ... some job training. We’re hungry.” A further question elicited the information that the value of the incentives is $62.5 million and will continue for 18 years. A press release issued by the MEDC through the governor’s office put the value of the job training grant at up to $335,000. The tax credits are tied to job creation. General Motors’ bankruptcy filing was like a punch in the gut for this state. Or maybe more like being kicked when we were already down. But looking back on American history, such challenges have brought great opportunity. Regardless of the relentless headlines, there is reason for hope. Michigan has awesome natural resources, the best research universities and a still-growing agricultural sector, not to mention, a burgeoning life science sector. We may be down, but we are certainly not out. So what will Michigan do with this challenge? How will we make use of this opportunity to reinvent ourselves? We all hope GM will emerge from bankruptcy in strong form — reclaiming its iconic place in the world economy. To do so, it must change from top to bottom. Michigan needs to do much the same, and we do not need to wait for bankruptcy to act. We have the talent, work ethic, ingenuity and drive already. What has been lacking is a unifying vision and strong leadership. Charting a new course will take courage, and not just among elected officials. Some of what has to be done will be uncomfortable for citizens as well. But our priorities will guide our way through the uncertainty. Those priorities We Cater! Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up Live Music on the Patio Thursday, June 18th Jay Wilford 6 to 10 pm rain call Friday, June 19th Rush Clement 7 to 11 pm rain or shine Monday, June 22nd Les Jazz 8 to 9 pm rain or shine South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Caledonia area got a tremendous shot in the arm when its largest employer and taxpayer, Foremost Insurance Company, announced at a press conference Tuesday morning, June 16, that it would build two large facilities and add up to 1,600 new jobs to its campus north of Caledonia. The first building, totaling 175,000 square feet, will house a call center and training facility; the second at 100,000 square feet will contain a printing and distribution center. At their peak operating capacity, the new facilities are expected to employ as many as 1,600 people. Foremost is a subsidiary of the Farmers Insurance Group headquartered in Los Angeles. Following welcoming remarks by Jerry Davies, Farmers Insurance Group director of media relations, and introductions by Dan Schrock, Farmers State executive director for Michigan, Gov. Jennifer Granholm took the microphone. She began by saying, “Michigan has the most challenged economy in the nation. It is days like this that make it all worthwhile.” “I have just been informed that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has just voted to approve tax incentives that will allow 1,600 jobs to be created. It is the largest job announcement seen in West Michigan,” she said. Among the factors that enabled Michigan to prevail in the competition among states for the facility, is the local work ethic and the presence of a well-educated workforce, said the governor. She added that of the 15 projects approved Tuesday morning by the MEDC, seven were in West Michigan. Richard Robertson, Caledonia Township treasurer, substituting for Supervisor Bryan Harrison, who was in Lansing at the MEDC meeting, said that from the perspective of the balance sheet, Foremost was a current asset, a Opportunities abound FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS SAVE $$ ON • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance or Customer Pay • Air Conditioning • Brakes • Wheel Alignment & Mechanical Repair & Services By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77535774 Satisfaction Guaranteed! ® The 77528605 a small portion of the lake lies within the boundaries of the former. In an interview for the April 23 edition of the Hastings Banner, Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter explained that Carlton Township will own the planned sewer system and use it to service properties on and around Middle Lake, in addition to those properties on Leach Lake that lie within the township’s borders. During the interview, Carpenter said that the planned sewer system will be serviced by the City of Hastings and that its proposed path to the city makes Hastings Charter Township an integral part of the system. At the June 6 meeting, Carpenter said that the DEQ’s requirements for the planned sewer system were communicated unnecessarily late. “(The DEQ) actually had the boundary for this project a year ago,” he explained. “We submitted a project plan that showed these same boundaries a year ago, and they had the opportunity in the last year, based on that project plan, to say, ‘We want to change your boundaries,’ instead of waiting until May ...” Carpenter said he is attempting to procure stimulus money for the construction of the planned sewer system, but in order for it to be considered for such funding, plans for the system must be submitted to the necessary government agency by July 1. If stimulus money is used for the system, it should fund between 20 to 25 percent of its approximate cost of more than $5 million but will require that construction of the system adhere to certain guidelines, he said. “The requirement to get (stimulus money) is you have to use union labor or (prevailing wages) and American-made products,” he explained. Brown said that while the DEQ will not allow the state to help fund the planned sewer system unless all of the homes on Leach and Middle lakes utilize it, the organization eventually might not require that the six properties without frontage on Leach Lake be part of the district. For the select homeowners who do not want to utilize the planned system, 77535771 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its June 9 meeting, the Hastings Charter Township Board voted unanimously to amend the special assessment district it previously created to fund a portion of the engineering for a sewer system that would service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes. As a result of the amendments, the district has been expanded to include seven additional homes on the lake and six without lake frontage, bringing the total number of properties in the district to 26. The amendments also convert the district into one that not only funds a portion of the engineering for the planned sewer system, but also a portion of the costs to construct it. The vote to include 13 additional properties in the district might not come as a surprise to those who attended the board’s May 12 meeting. As reported in the May 21 Hastings Banner, the board voted at the previous meeting to begin work on amending the district to include properties that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) insisted must be included in order for the state to help fund the planned sewer system. As previously reported, the original district was comprised only of properties owned by people who wanted to utilize the system. “In hindsight, maybe we should have done it, but we didn’t,” said Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown at the June 6 meeting. “What we were looking at was ... a way to get the job done without forcing anybody into this (who) didn’t want to.” After the meeting, Bonnie Cruttenden, clerk for Hastings Charter Township, said that all of the bids for construction of the sewer system are expected to be delivered by Sept. 1. While Cruttenden said that the cost of construction will be unknown until the bids are received, she estimated the cost to be $22,000 for the owner or owners of each property within the district and added that the charge could be financed over a 20-year period. Leach Lake lies within both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, however, only �Page 6 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SEWER, continued from page 1 because a portion of properties within Hope Township might utilize the proposed pipeline, the authority also will reserve 40 REUs for use by that township. According to the more recent proposal, usage in excess of the REUs reserved for the two townships by the sewer authority “shall be shared in common by Rutland (Charter Township) and Hope (Township) on a first-come, first-serve basis.” Jim Wincek, vice president of support services for Pennock Health Services, said at the board’s June 4 meeting that he estimated construction on the planned hospital to begin in 2013. At the last board meeting, Hawthorne asked Wincek if his organization would pay to begin building a pipeline to serv- ice the proposed hospital before it began construction on the hospital itself. Wincek responded to Hawthorne, saying, “I believe we would. ... It’s going to need a sewer, and whether we’re going to build the entire thing next year or by 2012, ... it has to be done at some point.” In a related question, Hanshaw asked Doster if the homes on Podunk Lake would be able to utilize a pipeline built by the sewer authority to service the planned hospital before the hospital begins to use it. Doster responded, “There’s a question of whether we can start them with their sewage flowing through it before the hospital does, from a mechanical standpoint, because it will take so long for their septage to get to the plant.” Worship Together… Area Obituaries Jack A. Burghdoff Jane Misak Cheryl Ann Waggoner 77535708 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Third Sunday after Pentecost June 21 - Father’s Day - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Friday 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; 12:00 p.m. Office Closes at noon. Monday - 6:30 p.m. Church Softball – Wesleyan Campground; 7:00 p.m. Session. DELTON – Ruth N. Yaw, of Delton, passed away Dec. 14, 2008. A memorial service will be conducted, Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11 a.m., at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, 9275 S M37 Highway, Dowling, with Pastor Patti Harpole, officiating. Memorial contributions to Country Chapel United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. MANISTIQUE - Robert E. Ritter, age 84, of 6368 W. Faketty Road, Manistique, died June 13, 2009 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 24, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Arthur and Marie (Banfield) Ritter and attended schools in Ohio. During World War II, he served in the infantry of the U.S. Army. He saw duty in Europe as a parachutist. On March 8, 1963, he married the former Pauline B. Young in Delton. In his earlier years, Bob was employed as an auto mechanic. He later became a police officer for the Nashville police department and the Hastings police department. He retired from the Hastings Police Department in 1980 and moved to the Manistique area shortly thereafter. Bob was a life-member of the Schoolcraft County V.F.W. Post #4420 of Manistique where he served as Jr. Vice Commander from 1994-1996. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and snowmobiling. In his earlier years, he enjoyed racing cars and boats. Bob is survived by his wife, Pauline “Peg” Ritter of Manistique; son, Michael (Michele) Ritter of Manistique; daughter, Debra (Keith) Parshall of Manistique; five grandchildren; brother, Danny (Barbara) Ritter of Escanaba; and his sister, Betty Dunn of Bellevue. Per his request, Bob has donated his body to the University of Michigan Medical School. The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home of Manistique is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mbfuneral.com Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 945-4700 Ruth N. Yaw Robert E. Ritter Girrbach Funeral Home This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings Port Barre — Funeral services for Jack A. Burghdoff, age 73, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Nicky Trahan celebrated the Mass. Mr. Jack was born in Hastings, and was a long-time resident of Port Barre. He passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009, in Opelousas. He worked in the insurance business for over 30 years and retired in 1998 when he began doing what he loved the most which was devoting his life to his children and grandchildren. He loved three things in life: his family, his friends, and being outdoors. He would spend lots of time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to spend time outdoors whether it was camping, fishing or cooking for his family. He also loved woodworking crafts in his spare time. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus Council, American Legion, and was also a U. S. Army Veteran who proudly served his country. He was a very devoted husband, and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include four sons: Arlan Burghdoff and wife, Carolyn of Cecilia; Bradley Burghdoff and wife, Mona of Port Barre; Craig Burghdoff of Krotz Springs; and Mark O'Connor and wife, Lynn of Port Barre; one daughter, Debbie Hebert and husband, Mitch of Opelousas; two brothers: Richard Burghdoff and wife, Janet of Bellevue; and David Burghdoff and wife, Rose of Otsego-Plainwell; one sister, Geraldine Storm of Tampa, Florida; stepmother, Lucille Bolley of Battle Creek; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lea Burghdoff; daughter, Nikki Coffelt and son-in-law, Mitch Coffelt; his parents: Gerald and Irene Pierce Burghdoff; brother, Ronnie Burghdoff; and sister, Connie Burghdoff. Pallbearers were his grandsons. A Rosary service was recited on Sunday evening, June 14, 2009 at the Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre. The family would like to extend a special thank you to LA Hospice and Palliative Care for their wonderful care and support given to Mr. Jack during his time of need. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre. MIDDLEVILLE – Jane Misak, age 81, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2009. Mrs. Misak was born in Barry County Oct. 26, 1927, the daughter of the late Clinton and Maude Allen, Sr. She attended the Hastings and Freeport schools and spent most of her early years in Hastings. She married Charles Misak Aug. 21, 1946 and moved to the Middleville area. They had four children. She enjoyed preparing dinners for the holidays for her family. Also she enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Yankee Springs Golf Course for many years. She also did craft work and read a lot. She belonged to the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Altar Society of Wayland. She is survived by her caring, loving husband of 62 years, Charles Misak; two daughters, Linda (Carl) Mortier of Cleveland, Ohio and Denise (Ted) Bouwens of Middleville; two sons, Charles Misak of Hawaii, David (Cyndy) Misak of Phoenix, Ariz.; five granddaughters, Lisa (Christopher) Wieringa of Middleville, Rachel Bouwens of Middleville, Nicole (Steve) Shear of Middleville, Lindsay Misak of Phoenix, Ariz., Lauren Misak of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Wayne (Alice) Allen and Richard (Yvonne) Allen of Florida; two sisters, Barbara Hoffman of Hastings, and Beverly DeWitt of Wichita Falls, Tex.; two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Shyanne; and many special friends; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Maude Allen; sisters, Rose Fish, Mabel Hendricks; brother, Eugene Allen. Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, 2009 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Gun Lake, Wayland. Rev. Father Christian Johnston officiated. Memorial contributions to Barry County Animal Shelter, Barry Community Hospice, Wayland V.F.W. Post 7581. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS – Cheryl Ann Waggoner, age 50, of Hastings, passed away Monday June 8, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1958 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of George and Solvej (Petersen) Waggoner. Cheryl graduated from Crestwood High School, Dearborn Heights, in 1976. Cheryl earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. She was awarded her master’s degree in May of this year in environmental biology. Cheryl served in the United States Army from 1978 - 1980 and again from 1990 1996. While in the Army, she was stationed in Germany and Panama as well as in several Army camps in the United States. Cheryl was a nature lover and enjoyed traveling, she camped, hiked and vacationed in all 52 States. She was preceded in death by James Waggoner of Battle Creek, Arnold Lawrence of Hickory Corners, Helen (Waggoner) Weeks of Battle Creek; her grandparents, Albert and Gertrude (Kramer) Petersen, George and Isabel (Walters) Waggoner. Cheryl is survived by her parents, George and Solvej Waggoner of Hastings; brothers, Kirk (Caryn) Waggoner of Griswold, Conn., Steve Waggoner of Long Beach, Calif., Jon Waggoner of Ann Arbor; sister-in-law, Kristina Waggoner; nephews, Jeremy Waggoner, Jacob Waggoner; nieces, Kathleen Waggoner, Amelia Waggoner, and Jennifer Waggoner; aunts and uncles, Sylvia (Takao) Kojima, Eunice (Waggoner) Lawrence, Joan (Porter) Waggoner, Christine (Ringer) Benham, William Waggoner; numerous cousins and friends. Special friends in Texas, who have done so much for Cheryl this past year, and special friend in Canada. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Hastings Church of The Nazarene. Rev. Tim Oyer will officiate. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net). �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies GIRL, Assyria Mae Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on May 6, 2009 at 10:47 p.m. to Mark and Juanita Schaub of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs., and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kyler James, born at Pennock Hospital on May 28, 2009 at 8:25 p.m. to Jesse and Sara Noteboom of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs., and 20 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 29, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. to Adam Gorodenski and Cassy Perala. Weighing 6 lbs., 13 ozs., and 19 inches long. BOY, Kaleb Elijah, born at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 2009 to Tracy (Gusey) and Andrew Smith, Sr. of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz., and 20 inches long. GIRL, Makenzie Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on June 5, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. to Brian and Tonia Lancaster of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs., and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kimberlee Alizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on June 5, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. to MyRandia and Scott Coolidge of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs., and 20 1/2 inches long. Marriage Licenses Nickolas James O’Heran, Hastings and Kayla Marie Buskirk, Hastings. Wayne Michael Peckham, Hastings and Gillian Noelle Judkins, Hastings. Richard David Sweet Jr., Freeport and Juanita Jo Baker, Freeport. Christopher Jon Trumpower, Delton and Rachael Anne Molesworth, Battle Creek. Garrett Clifford Meade, Hickory Corners and Jocelyn Marie Cantu, Hickory Corners. William Clark Woodmansee, Dowling and Dorothy May Masters, Dowling. Jacob Ryan Staton, Delton and Jessica Marie Sweat, Delton. Frederick Thomas Wilcox, Delton and Shanna Lee-Elizabeth Okay, Delton. William Eugene Scott, Hastings and Beth Ann Dennie, Hastings. Dustin Charles Herbst, Hastings and Carrie Lynn Hess, Hastings. Jason Allen Service, Hastings and Zandra Marie Pierce, Hastings. Joel Denver Gibbons, Dowling and Courtney Jordan Wakley, Bellevue. Edith E. (Wilcox) Bowerman, age 90, died at Thornapple Manor June 13, 2009. She was born Sept. 11, 1918 in Orangeville Township, the daughter of James and Delia (Jenkins) Wilcox. She was married to Lester R. Lord November 1935. That marriage ended in divorce. She then married Edward G. Bowerman Feb. 6, 1965. She lived her entire life in Michigan. She was employed in the kitchen at Thornapple Manor for about three years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafts, gardening, fishing, travel and her children and grandchildren. She was an active 4-H leader and a member of the Barry County Extension Clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward; her brother, Robert J. Wilcox and stepchildren, William, Harold, Sandra and Jack Bowerman. She is survived by her son, Robert (Janet) Lord of Hastings; her daughter, Yvonne (Richard) Allen of Brooksville, Fla.; stepdaughter, Barbara (William) Hitchcock of Caledonia; stepsons, Larry Bowerman of Grand Rapids and Duane Bowerman of Hastings; grandchildren, Debra (Robert) May of Hastings, Jeffrey Lord of Gun Lake, Teresa (Rick) Doxtader of Hastings, Julie (Perry) Owen of Hastings, Karen (Dario) Niselman of Fountain Valley, Calif., Kathy Shirley Ann Wilcox (John) Maloney of Rochester, Kandy Schneider of St. Cloud, Fla., and Kerry Allen of Marietta, Ga.; great grandchildren, Craig and Jessica Lord, Corey and Kristen Doxtader, Wyatt and Taylor Owen, Colin and Sabrina Niselman, Nicholas Maloney, Justin and Jamie Schneider and Zachary Allen; great, great grandson Connor Monroe and numerous Bowerman stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Burial was in Middleville Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thornapple Manor or Barry Community Hospice. Michigan State Police at the Hastings Post are investigating a break-in and subsequent “malicious destruction” at the Delton Kellogg elementary and middle schools, which were reported Monday. A news release from the Hastings post reported “extensive damage to the interior at both locations,” but as of Wednesday morning, the school’s administration office reported that everything had been cleaned up. No other details were released by the police or the school. If anyone has information about the vandalism, they may contact the Michigan State Police in Hastings, 269-948-8283. Entries sought for Tshirt design contest Area Obituaries Edith E. Bowerman Delton Kellogg Schools vandalized Owens celebrated golden wedding anniversary Karol and Mary Lou (Mathews) Owen celebrated their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 14, 2009. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1959 at First Methodist Church, Hastings. Their children include Kurt and Michelle Owen of Mattawan, Mich., Kathy and Jim McNally of Lancaster, Penn., Kim and Wayne Merriman of Mattawan, Mich. They have five grandchildren. There will be a family celebration hosted by their children in July. To send them a card, please mail to 7661 Newport St., Richland, MI 49083. Kelleys to celebrate silver wedding anniversary The Living Laura’s Hope Mission Trip team is seeking design entries for the 2010 mission trip T-shirt contest. The winning designer will have his or her design and incorporated signature printed on black shortsleeved T-shirts. Designs can be submitted for the front and the back, but each design must include the words Living Laura’s Hope, Zambia, Africa 2010 and the designer’s signature. The winning design will be chosen by the mission team. The T-shirts will then be sold as a fundraiser for the trip, with the kickoff at Hastings Summerfest in August. The mission team recently postponed its 2009 trip and will be traveling to Zambia during the summer of 2010 to minister to AIDS orphans and victims of the pandemic. There is no entry fee for the contest. Designs must be submitted by Aug. 2 to Joel Strickland via e-mail in jpg form to joel@tvcweb.com. For more information, contact Joel at Thornapple Valley Church at 269-948-2549 ext. 104. Scott and Patti Kelley are high school sweethearts. They got married right out of school and had good times and bad. Through the years, they have showed their love for each other. On June 23, they will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with their two children, Brent and Sheena Kelley. If you would like to congratulate them, please send cards to 8906 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling, MI 49050. Raymond DeMond WOODLAND - Raymond DeMond, age 50, of Woodland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 14, 2009 at his Woodland home. Funeral services for Raymond will be held at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings, at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 with Pastor Gale Kragt officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday, June 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at Thornapple Valley Church. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Mildred May Thornton HASTINGS - Shirley Ann Wilcox, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1929 in Clare, Michigan the daughter of Ray and Salina (Haines) Hales. Shirley attended school in Clare and moved to Hastings in 1947. She was married on July 18, 1948 to Roy E. Wilcox. She worked at Hastings Aluminum Products for many years. Shirley enjoyed fishing, crafts, playing cards, bingo and playing dice with her son Mark. She spent 16 years in Florida during the winter months. Shirley is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roy Wilcox of Hastings; her five children, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, also two brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Rev. George Speas officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Mildred May Thornton, age 91 of Hastings, passed away Saturday June 13, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born in Odessa Township, Michigan, Bippley Rd. May 29, 1918 the daughter of Orra and Myrtle (Wilson) Thornton. Mildred moved to Ionia in 1923 and graduated from Ionia High School in 1937. Mildred moved to Hastings with her mother in 1984. She was employed at Stevenson's Department Store, and JC Penney in Ionia. She was preceded in death by her father in 1967 and her mother in 1992. Mildred is survived by long time friends Elaine (Raguse) Walter Ruhlanot of Grand Rapids, Norma (Hackett) Matteson of Marquette, Carol (Hackett) Atack of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, Carolyn Mansfield of Hastings, and Edna Conklin, and many other friends. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Lakeside Cemetery in LakeOdessa, Rev. Timm Oyer officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). 77535722 �Page 8 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Happy Father’s Day, all you men! The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in town Monday, June 22 from noon to 5:45 p.m. to accept donations of the life-giving life-saving fluid. There is always a hearty canteen to provide substantial refreshment to all donors. The Ionia County Health Department will return Wednesday, June 24, to the basement of Central United Methodist Church for the bi-monthly immunization clinic. Hours are about 9 to 11:30 a.m. Looking head, the Depot complex will be open Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, for Alumni Weekend. This is open to the public, not just alumni of Lake Odessa High School. The Depot and Freight House will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for viewing school photos, diplomas and other school souvenirs of years past. Sunday hours are 2 to 5 p.m. with all the displays still in place. At the same time, there will be an ice cream social. The viewing is free. There will be a small fee for the ice cream. Some of the flowering bushes are holding tight to their spring blossoms, but the peonies were hard hit by a heavy rain just as they came into bloom. Some late varieties of peonies are now coming into their full glory. The county genealogy society met Saturday with a good attendance. The speaker was Kris Bzepcznski from the Library of Michigan, speaking on the use of passenger lists for a resource. Rob and Laura Kruisenga for a Grand Rapids suburb attended church on Sunday with his parents Bob and Ginny. This was a fine opportunity for them to introduce their twin daughters to others. Teacher Mary Schipers-DeMunter was married Sunday afternoon to a Muskegon gentleman in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Eric Beck. They were attended by her daughter Heather Horn and grandson Adrian Horn. A new book for sale at the Freight House is an index of two cemeteries at Hubbardston. East Side Cemetery began as a churchyard burying ground for a Methodist Episcopal church on site. The church burned and the congregation then bought a nearby Congregational Church building and the cemetery became available for use by the public. The larger West Side Cemetery is located just west of the cemetery for St. John the Baptist Catholic church. The book has two listings, by lot and by alphabet. There is also an index showing the arrangement of the numbered lots. The cemetery was walked by genealogy members and indexed by Lori Fox. A recent conversation between a current and a former resident of Johnson Street brought out some interesting tidbits on the longevity of the residences of the two blocks which comprise the street, part of Johnson’s second addition to the village in 1904. Many of the homes have been owned by the same families for 50 or more years. Among them are Rush, Yonkers, Garlock, Carpenter/Warner. At one time, residents in the 1300 block includes Mabel Davis, Reva and John Hausserman, Bernard and Marian Johnson. Rosemarie Demeray was the daughter of Reva and granddaughter of Mabel. She married Ken Johnson, son of Bernard. Six generations of the Mabel Davis family have or are still residents of the street. Five generations of the Carpenter family have lived in the Warner house. Five generations of the Goodsell/Yonkers family have lived at 1503 Johnson. Five generations of the Catt family have lived in two houses in the 1400 block. Seven generations of the Shetterly/Cook family have lived in two houses on the block, albeit some of them were in a house on the reverse side of the block facing Fourth Avenue. The John Henry house was home to three generations. A different sort of record is that George and Nadine Speas lived in four houses on the street with Karen, Jeff, Janet and Beth each born while the family lived one of the four. Four of the houses were built on vacant lots 1959 to 1964. Wilbur Walter was a longtime resident. The Brock family had two generations spanning about 30 years. Tom Groos elected to NFPA Board of Directors Viking Group, a worldwide leader in fire protection and life safety solutions, has announced that its chairman, Tom Groos, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Groos, one of four new board members appointed at the association’s annual conference and exhibition this week in Chicago, will serve a three-year term which officially began at the close of the conference’s opening general session. NFPA, an international nonprofit organization, is recognized as the leading authority on fire, electrical and building safety. Representing more than 81,000 members worldwide, the NFPA board provides strategic oversight of the organization’s efforts to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards. This includes guiding the association’s development process for codes and standards, fire protection research, educational and training programs, public advocacy campaigns and other strategic initiatives. NFPA board members are chosen from various disciplines and backgrounds and are elected based on experience in business, 07523500 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Commission (“Commission”) has prepared a proposed update for 2009 through 2014 of the Prairieville Township Park and Recreation Master Plan. The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public input regarding this proposed update to the Master Plan. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within Prairieville Township. A copy of the proposed updated Master Plan is on file with the Township Clerk at the address set forth below and is available for viewing by members of the public. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning this matter by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Commission at the hearing. finance or administration; respect of peers; respect as a member of the safety community; commitment to the association's goals; and appreciation for the relationship NFPA must maintain with the changing needs of society. With more than 26 years of experience in the fire sprinkler industry, Groos brings a wealth of business and industry experience to the NFPA board. He has held numerous leadership positions during his career in fire protection including the past chairman of the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA). He has received numerous awards, including the 2007 Henry S. Parmelee Award, the highest individual honor bestowed by the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). Groos, who earned his master’s degree from Columbia University, is currently a managing partner of City Light Capital in New York City. He serves on several boards, including the advisory board of the Salvation Army of West Michigan and the board of directors of ShotSpotter Inc., the world leader in gunshot and explosion location and detection systems for law enforcement, homeland security and military applications. Viking Group CEO Kevin Ortyl issued a statement congratulating Groos on this appointment. “We are proud to have Tom represent Viking and the entire fire sprinkler industry on the NFPA board. I have no doubt that Tom will bring to the NFPA board the same dedication, leadership and passion for critical life safety issues that he has demonstrated throughout his career at Viking and in the fire sprinkler industry overall,” said Ortyl. Groos joins the NFPA board at a critical point in the association’s history. Over the next several years, new home fire sprinkler requirements will be considered by most states and local jurisdictions throughout the United States. NFPA has launched a new public advocacy campaign titled, “Fire Sprinkler Initiative – Bringing Safety Home,” which aims to encourage adoption of home sprinkler requirements nationwide. Groos’ tenure at Viking Group and experience in the fire sprinkler industry will help enhance NFPA’s efforts toward the successful adoption of these important life safety measures. Viking Group is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection and life safety systems. For nearly 90 years Hastings-based company’s products and services have protected lives and property worldwide. Correction: The Hastings High School Alumni Association banquet story which appeared in the June 4 edition of The Hastings Banner should have stated that the Movie Memories and Milestones Club, which screens movies from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, was founded by Charles R. Yost. Terry Dennison is a “cast member” of the group. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Falling for sweet talk has no legal recourse Dear Annie: I had been seeing “Clark” for a year, and he told me everything a woman would want to hear. He made promises he never kept, and I continued to believe his lies. Eventually, he drained my savings. I finally wised up and told him to start paying me back. He said he would, but it never happened. I canceled his cell phone (which I was paying for) and sent messages to all the phone numbers listed on my bill informing them they could no longer contact Clark on my dime. In return, I got responses from dozens of women he had been flirting with. When one of these women told Clark she had spoken to me, I got an angry call from him saying he would make my life miserable. Frankly, there’s not much more he can do to me. My question is, do I have any legal options? If I take him to court for the money, I know he still won’t pay it. Is there any way to get him on criminal charges? I need some kind of closure to move on. — Humiliated and Used Dear Humiliated: As far as we can tell, you gave Clark this money willingly, which means he didn’t defraud or trick you and, therefore, didn’t do anything criminal. If you sue him in civil court, you might win since he made a verbal promise to repay you. If he doesn’t have the money, it won’t help, but if he does, the lawyer will take the necessary actions (garnish his wages, attach his assets) to make him responsible for the debt. We can’t guarantee you will win, however, so you also need to find the internal strength to chalk this up to a learning experience. As the saying goes, living well is the best revenge. Relative keeps adding to the pain Dear Annie: I am a 27-year-old woman who, until recently, was happy and secure. Out of the blue, my husband of two years decided he did not want to be married and is refusing any counseling or reconciliation efforts. I am overwhelmed with grief and frightened about my future. My family is helpful, but one family member drives me crazy. Almost every time we speak, she mentions something to do with my weight, like, “You used to be so pretty,” or “You could be such a beautiful girl,” etc. I am not terribly overweight and, in fact, have lost a few pounds recently. Now that I’m going to be single, I realize I should focus on looking better, but my self-esteem is low enough right now, and I don’t need to be reminded of the incredible rejection I have just been through. What can I say to this relative to make the torment stop? — Not That Fat Dear Not Fat: This insensitive relative has no idea she is insulting you, so you must enlighten her. Say calmly and forcefully, “Aunt Betsy, I know you don’t mean to be rude, but it is very cruel to constantly focus on my weight. I would appreciate it if you would stop making such hurtful comments.” She’ll sputter and make excuses, but it should do the trick. Parents can speak out on parties with alcohol Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Worried Dad,” whose 15-year-old daughter wants to attend sleepovers at friends’ homes where alcohol is served by the parents. If other parents choose to allow their children to be put at risk like this, so be it. As the parent of a 17-year-old daughter, my answer would be a resounding “No!” My husband and I are no longer astounded at the lack of backbone found in many of today’s parents, but we have no intention of caving in to this madness. We are raising our kids with high moral standards and teaching them to value themselves. — Vermont Mom Dear Vermont: Many readers suggested that “Worried Dad” inform the host parents that if alcohol is served, he will call the police. It won’t help his popularity, but it could put an end to that particular problem. Daughter is trading sleep for texting Dear Annie: My teenage daughters are good kids, get good grades and don’t drink or smoke pot. The problem is they text constantly. The older one has been staying up into the wee hours texting two guy friends. She gets less than five hours’ sleep. The other day she came home from school so tired she said she was going to take a nap, but she ended up texting under her covers. I told her this had to stop at bedtime because she needs her sleep and I’m worried about her health. She said she would, but she lied. According to the phone records, she’s sending and receiving over 20,000 texts a month. I told the girls when they got their phones that I would take them away if they texted at school. They tell me all the kids do it. So I blocked their texting from the hours of 10 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on school nights, and for the hours they are in class, leaving time at the beginning and end of the school day. You’d think I am the worst mother in the world. Now the 16-year-old informs me that since she gets good grades, she should be paid for them because her friends are. She can earn money doing extra chores at home, but never seems to find the time for that. Was I unreasonable to block the texts? — Evil Mom Dear Mom: Absolutely not. We’re glad your daughter gets good grades. She should. A cell phone is a luxury whether she agrees or not, and if she is running up the phone bill and staying up all hours texting, we’d take it away from her altogether. We bet if you offer her that choice, she’ll accept the current restrictions. You also should tell her you will pay her for extra chores around the house so she can contribute to her phone bill. It must be expensive. Circle of friends seems to have broken Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 50s and enjoy a wide circle of friends. For the past six months, a couple I considered close seems to have forgotten about us. I see them out with others, so I know they’re still socializing. Sometimes I hear from a mutual friend about an event we haven’t been invited to. I don’t think they’re purposely excluding us. I think more interesting people have come along and they simply don’t remember we’re here. My feelings are hurt and I miss them a lot, but I don’t want them to invite us out of guilt. Should I keep my mouth shut and hope they remember the fun we used to have? Or do I move on? — Jacksonville, Fla. Dear Jacksonville: If you want to see this couple, you’ll have to pick up the phone and invite them somewhere so they are reminded of the fun you used to have. If that doesn’t help, it doesn’t mean the friendship is over. It means it’s time to socialize with others and leave this couple for the now-and-then occasion. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, PO Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. All interested persons are invited to be present at the public hearing and to make comment to the Commission regarding this matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 77535726 Hastings MOOSE 77535880 Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of any printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Lodge #628 Father’s Day Buffet DADS EAT FREE! June 21st • 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Walldorff Ballroom A “ ffordable Elegance located in downtown Hastings” Banquets & Catering Please call Brenda Brinks, Event Coordinator at 269-945-4400 06693007 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton EDWARD JONES Early pioneer tells of trip west (part IX) Don’t let your investments take a vacation This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Potter’s story picks up just beyond Fort Laurence near the North Platte River. His wagon train and many others have been delayed due to high flooding on the river which has already taken the lives of men and cattle in other parties. ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter The next morning, Captain Smith, Jacobs and I walked up the river to the head of the island and found the water falling very fast. A large amount of flood wood, much of which was dry pine, hemlock and spruce timber which had been brought down by the present freshet, was lodged near the head of the island. Jacobs, who had been a raftsman for two years in the pine woods of Michigan, thought we could make a raft out of these dry logs and ferry ourselves across the river at this point, but the captain said that the current was too swift. Jacobs and I argued that there would be but little current as soon as the freshet had passed and the river had gone down to its normal depth, and that if the channel was no wider on the other side of the island than on this side, we could easily get our things across on a raft. The captain remarked that since we had no boat he didn’t see how we were to get onto the island, to which Jacobs replied that he could get onto the island all right and that he would look the situation over from that point. The captain agreed to let him try it but advised him to wait until the next day when the river had gone down. When we got back to camp, Jacobs suggested that we get Uncle Billy and our axes and go up the river and see if we could not get across to the island. We started out about ten o’clock. Jacobs told us that he was going to cut off a length of a dry pine log, roll it into the river,and paddle it over to the island. About noon he launched his solid canoe and started down the river standing barefooted on the log. The entire crowd was at the bank to see him off, for we had told them of his venture. He kept the log at a proper angle to go diagonally with the current and landed safely on the island. He looked the island over and returned to camp with the news that we could easily cross the river there with a raft. When he was Summer is almost here. And for many people, summer is synonymous with “vacation.” If you have children or grandchildren, they’re most likely on vacation from school, and if you’ve got the time and motivation, you may take a family vacation over the next few months. But there’s one part of your life that should never go on vacation — and that’s your investment portfolio. How can you keep your investments working for you in all seasons? Here are a few suggestions to consider: • Don’t stop investing. If you want your investment dollars to continue working, you can’t pull them out of the “work force.” Unfortunately, many people try to do just that by jumping out of the financial markets when they’re slumping. By doing so, these investors reason, they can avoid taking heavy losses while they bide their time until the market recovers. But if you make a habit out of trying to avoid the market’s bad days, you may end up missing some of its good ones. No one can predict when a bull market will begin, so if you’re out of the market when it starts, your “vacation” from investing could prove expensive. • Don’t rely too much on “lazy” investments. Some investments, by their nature, are going to work harder to help you achieve your long-term goals. To be precise, stocks and stock-based accounts have the potential to help provide the growth you need, though of returning, the ladies who had travelled in Egypt, said that his log looked like a gondola coming down the Nile. From that time on he went by the name of “Gondola.” It is in such ways, and on such occasions, that men obtain amusing names which follow them at least until the party breaks up and often longer. It sometimes becomes a little embarrassing for us when strangers come from the other camps to visit us, and our Michigan crowd was introduced by our nicknames of “Uncle Billy,” “The Doctor,” “Gondola” and “Bully.” We listened with much interest to Gondola’s plan of making a raft to take the wagons across the river. He said that the channel on the opposite side of the island was no wider than that on this side and that were was a good landing place there. He was sure that we had plenty of rope in camp to safely handle such a raft, and promised us that if we would all join in and help him he would land us safely on the north bank of the river within three days. The party voted unanimously to build the raft and elected Gondola to boss the job. Taking 20 men with axes, he went to a willow grove a little upstream and there built a small raft, 10 by 16 feet in size which he had in the water in less than two hours’ time. A coil of inch-thick rope was fastened to each end of the raft; Uncle Billy was told to yoke up our brindle ox team, and I to bring our riding pony and our best block and tackle to the shore. Since I was the youngest and lightest man in the train, Gondola asked me to swim my pony across the river and carry the rope which was tied to the horns of the oxen. A large rope was fastened through the ring of the ox yoke and this was attached to the raft. The tails of the oxen were tied together to prevent them from turning in the river, and making back for the shore. Gondola, Uncle Billy and three other men were to manage the raft, which was hitched about two rods in the rear of the oxen. Gondola aimed to strike a cove about 20 rods farther down the bank than the spot from which we started, and it was my business to see that we reached this cove. The men on shore were instructed how to manage the rear rope. The word was given, and in less than two minutes we were safely on the island. We fastened a pulley to a tree, pulled the large rope through it, and told the men on shore to pull the raft back, Gondola and Uncle Billy returning with it. Four more trips were made by the raft during the day, carrying over tents, tools and provisions for those who were to go to work on the large raft early the following morning. Grass was good on the island and the cattle were all driven over that evening without accident. (To be continued) Until the Hastings Area Schools System hears from the state, it will continue with plans to eliminate Young Fives, formerly called developmental kindergarten, which is a pre-kindergarten program. Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee restated the district’s current stance on the Young Fives program at Monday’s school board meeting in response to a question from Trustee Kevin Beck. “It looks like the legislature is going to push back (legislation cutting funding for the program) two years, at least that is what is Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. being said behind closed doors,” said Satterlee. “We are going to maintain our current position that we are not going to have Young Fives, pending that decision. “If it passes, we will look at what impact it will have on the budget and on the education of kids,” he continued. “We may end up having it. We may not end up having it. I doubt, based on the numbers, if it would look exactly the same as we had in the past. It may be in one building. It may be in two buildings, but I doubt it will be in all buildings.” For the past several years, the district has FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The Department of Public Services work crews will be flushing fire hydrants on Monday June 29, 2009 and Tuesday June 30, 2009. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services NEW POSITION AVAILABLE STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.26 -1.09 AT&T 24.22 +.01 CMS Energy Corp. 11.97 +.40 Coca-Cola Co. 47.83 -1.26 Dow Chemical Co. 16.08 -1.79 Exxon Mobil 71.63 -1.49 Family Dollar Stores 28.43 -2.42 Ford Motor Co. 5.67 -.59 First Financial Bancorp 7.35 -.52 Intl. Bus. Machine 107.32 -.82 JCPenney Co. 26.38 -2.59 Johnson & Johnson 54.62 -1.08 Kellogg Co. 43.46 -.48 McDonald’s Corp. 57.07 -2.01 Pfizer Inc. 14.16 +.03 Sears Holding 63.80 -5.60 Spartan Motors 10.91 -.10 TCF Financial 13.52 -.16 Wal-Mart Stores 48.25 -2.36 Gold $932.20 -$22.50 Silver $14.13 -$1.01 8,504.67 -258.39 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.1B +100M The County of Barry is accepting proposals for roof repair on their Historic Annex building. The closing date for the proposal is July 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Proposals shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation for proposal, please call (269) 945-1293 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation for proposal may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. offered the program in each of its elementary buildings on the same schedule as kindergarten, an all-day, alternate-day format. At its May 18 meeting, the board heard from parents and teachers alike, who were questioning the district’s plans regarding the program, saying parents were contacting other schools about enrollment because of uncertainty in the Hastings Area Schools. The bill that would decide the fate of Young Fives is House Bill 4447. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the June 10, 2009 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2009-135 was adopted. The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, 269-948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 • NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Hastings Young Fives program still in limbo J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 City of Hastings 77535872 course the value of these securities can constantly fluctuate. Conversely, “lazy” securities such as certificates of deposit may produce returns that barely keep up with inflation. That’s not to say there’s no place for these types of investments in your portfolio — after all, they provide both current income and a high degree of preservation of principal — but you simply can’t rely on them to offer the long-term returns that can help you retire comfortably or attain other objectives. • Don’t let your portfolio drift. If you buy a few investments here and there, without rhyme or reason, your portfolio may never work as hard for you as it should. And that’s why you need to develop a solid, cohesive, long-term investment strategy — one that accommodates your risk tolerance, time horizon and specific goals. Once you’ve established such a strategy, you can use it to determine the right investment mix for your portfolio. Over time, you may need to adjust that mix in response to changes in the financial world and your own life, but overall it should stay true to your strategy. As you go through life, you’ll find it important to take a vacation now and then, to escape from the pressures of work and to enjoy extra time with family and friends. But there’s no reason to ever give your investments a day off — so do what you can to keep them gainfully employed. This article was written by Edward Jones CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE # 2009-135 Amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map ADOPTED: June 10, 2009 EFFECTIVE: June 26, 2009 An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of the subject parcel located in Land Section 14 within the Township from the "MU", Mixed Use District zoning classification to the “R-1”, Residential Single Family District zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County, Michigan ORDAINS 77535789 Prairieville Township Assessor’s Assistant SECTION I — Rezoning of Property in Land Section 14 Needs to have construction background. Job duties include helping the Assessor update property records in Prairieville Township by measuring, photographing, and recording information. City of Hastings The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning from the "MU" Mixed Use District zoning classification to the “R-1” Residential Single Family District zoning classification the following described property in Land Section 14, REQUEST FOR BIDS Parcel # 08-13-014-031-00: Send resume by July 2, 2009: Supervisor Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046 or fax: (269) 623-3467 77535811 PUBLIC NOTICE Historic Charlton Park’s Recreation Area will be closed on Sunday, June 21st, 2009 for the Father’s Day Car Show. The public is advised that South Charlton Park Road, from M-79 to River Road will be closed Sunday, June 21st, 2009 from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except to residential and event traffic. Residents and event visitors may proceed northbound only on this road. 07523594 2009/2010 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. COM N 89 DEG 24' 29" W 1303.43 FT & S 00 DEG 07' 31" E 956.32 FT FR E 1/4 POST SEC 14 FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 07' 31" E 329.26 FT TH N 89 DEG 32' 22" W 392.61 FT TH N 00 DEG 12' 34" W 290.57 FT TH ELY 92.11 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS BEING 1365.53 FT THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 03 DEG 51' 53" & CHORD BEARING N 83 DEG 20' 45" E 92.09 FT TH N 81 DEG 24' 38" E 111.6 FT TH ELY 75.48 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 566.24 FT THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 07 DEG 38' 16" & CHORD BEARING N 85 DEG 13' 46" E 75.43 FT TH N 89 DEG 02' 54" E 115.97 FT TO POB SECTION II — Severability The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part of is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION III — Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:15 AM on Tuesday July 7, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2009/2010 Tree Trimming and Removal”. 77535862 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV — Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Township Board. 77535786 Robin Hawthorne Charter Township of Rutland �Page 10 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings school budget shows $823,434 reduction by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a balanced budget of $23,721,242 for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The budget is 3.35 percent ($823,434) lower than in 2008-09 due to anticipated decreases in revenue. According to the accompanying explanation from Hastings Area Schools Business Manager Barb Hunt, revenue decreases higher than $5,000 include a $150,351 reduction in property taxes due to the declining tax base and a projected decrease of $613,405 in general state aid due to declining enrollment and $59 per pupil decrease. Other decreases in revenue include $19,855 drop in miscellaneous funds, a $12,047 decrease in atrisk pupil funding based on declining enrollment and state funding, a $16,626 decrease for Golden Apple Awards due to expectation of the grant carryover being used during the remainder of the 200809 fiscal year and an anticipated $15,400 in Perkins Funds awarded. Hunt’s list includes the following expenditure decreases greater than $5,000: a reduction in basic program salaries of $116,491 due to a decrease in staff offset by an increase in salaries and long-term sub costs; a basic programs supply decrease of $153,653 based on reductions in textbooks and supplies accounts; instructional staff services decreases of $68,092 due to staff reduction; school administration salaries decrease of $91,701 due to staff reduction offset by a wage increase; technology supplies decrease of $133,349 due to not purchasing computers during the 2009-10 fiscal year; maintenance and operations supplies decrease of $100,200 due to decreased utility costs, supplies, equipment purchases and maintenance contracts; and an employee benefits decrease of $102,208 due to a decrease in the number of employees, a decrease in retirement incentive offset by an increase in state required local expenditures for retirement contributions, an increase in health insurance premiums and a decrease in staff. The district’s two expenditure increases that totaled more than $5,00 are a business services supplies increase of $75,661 due to an increase in borrowing and energy bond costs and the reallocation of printing costs. The second increase was $16,077 for transportation supplies based on the increased cost of fuel and repair parts. The 2009-10 budget will leave the district with a projected General Fund balance $393,759 (1.66 percent) as of June 30, 2010. Of that balance, $35,000 is reserved (non-cash inventory, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, etc.), $100,000 is designated (for future use to purchase school buses and for maintenance and repairs to building and grounds) and $258,752 is an unreserved cash balance. School Board Treasurer Eugene Haas commended Hunt and the administrative staff for their effort in putting together the budget. School Board President Patricia Endsley agreed, adding, “Under the circumstances, with the state’s economy, it is well put together.” In related action, the board unanimously approved a resolution to allow the district to borrow up to but not exceed $5 million to meet cash flow needs during the 2009-10 fiscal year. In response to a question from the board, Hunt said the money would be borrowed from the State, as it was last year, or from a local bank. The board also unanimously adopted the 2009-10 Tax Levy Resolution, which included an operating tax levy of 18 mills on non-homestead property, a debt retirement tax of 4.75 mills and a State Education Tax of 6 mills (as required by state law). In other business, the board: • Approved the 2009-10 to 2012-13 School Improvement Plan as presented and the System-wide Areas of Emphasis for 2009-10 which included: Using research data to improve teacher instruction and student performance; continuing to update and implement curriculum changes and educate the public about Michigan Curriculum Framework, Grade Level Content Expectations, and the Michigan Merit Curriculum’s High School Content Expectations and Course Credit Requirements; continuing to implement an alternative education program to increase the graduation rate and decrease the drop-out rate; increasing awareness of and promoting opportunities for higher level learning; increasing opportunities and connections to career preparation including job-shadowing and internships; utilizing school-community resources and available data to promote student and family education and to market schools; showcase student undergraduate and post-graduate achievement; and promoting proactive district involvement in legislative matters, initiatives and activities. • Approved facility use agreements for two classrooms at Southeastern Elementary by the Head Start program; one classroom at Star BCF celebrates 14th anniversary reading To celebrate the Barry Community Foundation’s (BCF) 14th anniversary, foundation board members and volunteers are joining Barry County libraries to promote literacy while sharing the importance of philanthropy. During the first two weeks in July, foundation representatives will visit all of the libraries in Barry County, reading stories from the “Circle of Giving” program about philanthropy in Barry County written by Barry County citizens. At many of the libraries, volunteers also will create a “giving quilt” with the young people at the library that day. The giving quilt is an art project constructed from paper and pictures about philanthropy created by the children. The concept behind the quilt is to allow children to expand their definition of philanthropy to include time, talent and treasure. A short discussion with foundation volunteers will lead the children into drawing their vision of how they see themselves contributing to the community through their own form of giving. The “quilt” will be assembled from the pictures and hung in the library for all to view. BCF is happy to share its anniversary with the community and to encourages the positive growth of Barry County children as an essential piece of sustaining the future. The Circle of Giving Program will be at the following libraries: Freeport District Library Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.; Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library (at Lee Elementary) in Middleville Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m.; Hastings Public Library, Monday, July 6, at 2 p.m.; Putnam Public Library in Nashville Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m.; Dowling Public Library, Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m.; Spindler Memorial Library in Woodland, Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m.; and Delton District Library, Friday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Circle of Giving reading program, call the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. ‘Hidden’ vehicle leads to accident Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident that occurred at the intersection of North Broadway and Benson streets the afternoon of June 10. A vehicle driven by Jeanne McFadden, 73, from Hastings, made a left turn from Benson onto Broadway into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by Patricia Shultz, 74, from Hastings, causing the collision. A delivery truck was making a right-hand turn from the curb lane on Broadway onto Benson when McFadden pulled out onto Broadway, not seeing the Shultz vehicle that was traveling in the inside lane of traffic. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported McFadden to Pennock Hospital for treatment, and her condition is unknown. City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment to the Joint Land Use Plan to include Carlton Township in the Plan and to further define the area around Leach Lake and Middle Lake to obtain services through a limited service agreement. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an draft ordinance to create the R1-A Zoning District. Written comments will be received on this issue until 5:00 PM on the day of the hearing at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77535868 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk • Set a special meeting for 4 p.m. Monday. June 29, in the middle school multi-purpose room to make final amendments to balance the budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. • Set 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, as the date for its annual organizational meeting to be held in the middle school multi-purpose room. POLICE BEAT Canine sniffer discovers narcotics Barry County canine unit, PSD Kyro kept busy this past couple of weeks assisting with a few home searches. The first happened on June 5, when deputies conducted a search of a Hastings home. After spotting potted plants in a window of the residence, deputies asked the owner what type of plants they were and he admitted to them being marijuana plants. The deputy asked the owner if he held a license to grow them for medicinal purposes. The owner laughed and replied, “No.” He then gave deputies permission to search the home. PSD Kyro was called in to assist and discovered drug paraphernalia and drugs in several locations in the house. Kyro also assisted with a search on June 4 in Middleville that turned up drug residue and pieces inside a vacuum cleaner and on a video game unit and a bag of marijuana in a pair of rubber boots by the back door of the residence. Kyro also detected drug residue on a stack of money found tucked away in a dresser drawer. Charges are pending in both cases. Marijuana discussion leads to fight Eleanor Jean Church of Hastings was arrested for domestic assault June 8 after Barry County Sheriff deputies responded to 9-1-1 call to her residence. According to deputies, Church became angry and began beating on the chest of her boyfriend after he dumped her two cans of beer down the sink and said, “You’ve obviously had enough of this.” The couple had been arguing about family member driving with their children in the vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Church said she hit her boyfriend on the chest after she got mad about the dumped beer and because she knew he was sunburned after working outside. Deputies detected alcohol on Church’s breath and placed her under arrest for non-aggravated assault. While handcuffed, Church attempted to take her purse with her in case she needed it at the jail. The deputy advised her that she only needed identification and asked if she would like him to get it out of her purse. Church said yes and told the deputy, “It’s in the black thing.” The deputy removed a black case from the purse, opened it and found marijuana instead. Church replied, “Oh, it’s in the other black thing.” A charge of possession of an uncontrolled substance was added after the discovery. Shoeless driver leaves vehicle in ditch On June 5, just after 5 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Divine Road and Thornapple Lake Road for an abandoned vehicle call. The vehicle had crashed into a ditch, and the occupants had left the scene. En route to the location, deputies observed a male subject walking down Thornapple Lake Road near Barger Road. Deputies talked with Brandon-James Krouse, 24, of Nashville and discovered that he was the driver of the vehicle. Krouse said he was heading home from Battle Creek and had consumed eight to 10 beers. A sobriety test showed a blood alcohol content of .213 percent. When asked why he wasn’t wearing any shoes, Krouse told deputies that he left the party in a hurry and must have forgotten them. Drugs and alcohol lead to charges Charges were authorized for Thomas Herbst, 26, of Hastings for possession of Vicodin (felony), operating while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license and unlawful use of a plate. The charges stem from a May 28 incident near Meadow Lane and Powell Road in Hastings Township. Tools stolen from Lake Odessa workshop A workshop in Lake Odessa was the site of night-time burglary on June 10. The owner discovered that a welder, laptop computer, digital camera, digital scales, impact wrench, Makita drill, ammunition and other tools missing from the building. The case remains under investigation. Hastings officers break up assault Hastings Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 600 block of West Bond Street June 13. Upon arrival, officers could hear a woman screaming for help inside the residence, and upon entering they found the suspect holding the woman down on the floor. Officers noted obvious injuries to the 31-year-old victim who was crying and asking the officers to help her. The suspect, identified as Lyle Burch Jr., 37, from Hastings, at first attempted to hide from the officers but gave himself up a short time later. The victim told officers that Burch struck her several times and threw her down to the floor after a verbal argument became physical. Burch was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of domestic assault. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the assault. Written comments on this issue will be received until 5:00 PM on the day of the hearing at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. 77535866 Elementary School and Southeastern by the Barry Intermediate School District, and one classroom at Hastings Middle School for the Hastings Education Association for the 200910 school year. Each agreement included a 5 percent increase in facility use fees. • Accepted a donation of $8,000 from Hastings Fiberglass Products to purchase Smartboard technology for two kindergarten classrooms and one special education classroom at Southeastern Elementary. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an ordinance to amend Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970 by amending Sections 90-968 and 90-973(2) regarding ground signs in the B2 zone. Written comments will be received on this issue at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 5:00 PM on the day of the hearing. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77535870 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Driver adds hit-and-run to list of offenses Hastings Police were dispatched to a possible drunk driving complaint in the 100 block of West Nelson Street June 14, after a witness saw a motorist hit a parked car and then leave the area. A responding officer located the suspect vehicle at the intersection of South and Church streets and attempted to stop the female driver who failed to pull over. The driver continued southbound on Church Street to West Nelson where she pulled into a driveway. The driver was identified as Linda Hill, 52, from Hastings. She measured a blood alcohol level of .19 percent. Hill, whose license was suspended, was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. She is facing charges for OWI, third offense, and for driving on a suspended license, second or subsequent offense. Day at the park is no day at the park While patrolling Tyden Park June 10, Hastings Police observed a subject wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of Hastings for contempt of court and a felony warrant for possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit insurance certificates by Michigan State Police Hastings. When city officers confronted the man, who was identified as Lewis Weyerman, 46, from Hastings, he pointed at the officers and told them he was not going to jail and began running away. Officers gave chase and apprehended him on the Tyden Park bike trail a short distance away. Weyerman was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail on the warrants and is facing additional charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 11 Find inspiration at the Art Hops Vision, creativity and beauty; find it all and more at this year’s Art Hop series in downtown Hastings and Delton. This summer, the Thornapple Arts Council invites the community to enjoy strolls through downtown to the sound of live music and the visual appealing work of local artists. The Art Hop series, sponsored by Buckland Insurance Agency and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and supported by the Thornapple Arts Council and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Hastings, begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, in downtown Hastings. The Art Hops may please art lovers looking for pieces from favorite artists or the casual observer, searching for inspiration from an artist’s creative effort. One such artist and newcomer to the Art Hop series is Cherie Den Boer, a painter and student of Grand Rapids artist Loretta Sailors for more than 12 years. Den Boer has participated in numerous juried shows throughout West Michigan, and her work is owned by both Grand Rapids Community College, Kent County, and private collectors. Other first-time Art Hop exhibitors include photographer John Crane and milliner Susan Prill. Crane avidly pursues photography as a hobby, including developing and printing 35mm black and white photos. He recently switched to digital photography and will be exhibiting landscape photos of the local area. Prill specializes in designing and decorating hats for all occasions. Other artists featured in the June 26 Hop will be Jill Turner, Christyl Burnett, Larry Lane and Dona Olsen. Turner has been spinning fibers for 30 years, knitting for 12 years, and creating original knitting patterns for the past three years. Her other hobby of photography, which will also be on display, has been published in major magazines. Burnett, owner of Red Clay Pottery Studio and Gallery, which will open this July, throws clay on a number of potter’s wheels to make her unique pieces. Fired in a kiln which she and husband Mike designed and built, Burnett’s work is a reflection of her passion for ceramics. Specializing in folk art, including wood burning, watercolor and pen and ink, local artist Lane enjoys creating farm landscapes and wildlife scenes. Finally, Nashville artist Olsen works primarily in watercolor, gaining inspiration from her multiple interests. Some of her work is on display at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro Gallery as a part of the Images of Barry County exhibit co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council. New to Art Hops this year is the addition of live music and the sculpture exhibit “Storm” by Robert G. Garcia, featured at the Hastings City Hall green space along Michigan Avenue. The bands “Hurry the Jug” (June 26), Pacific Lite (July 31) and “Third Coast Steel” (Aug. 7) will follow their Fridays at the Fountain performances at the Hops. Live music at State Grounds Coffee Shop will feature local artist Tony LaJoye. The Art Hops would not be possible without the downtown business community playing the role of host. The hosts for the June 26 Hop (with featured artist) will be: Ace Hardware (Larry Lane), State Grounds Coffee House (Cherie Den Boer), Hastings Flower Shop (Susan Prill), Lady Peddler (Jill Turner), Hastings Public Library (Christyl Burnett), Gilmore Jewelers (John Crane), Jefferson Street Gallery (various artists), The Hanger (to be announced). Hops also are scheduled for Friday, July 31, in downtown Hastings from 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7, in downtown Delton from 6 to 9 p.m.; and Friday, Sept. 25, along Apple Street in Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. For the holiday season, Art Hops are planned for Friday, Dec. 4, in Hastings and Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Delton, both from 5 to 8 p.m. The arts council invites artists interested in participating to visit www.thornapplearts.org for an application form. For a complete schedule of Thornapple Arts Council events, visit www.thornapplearts.org. All Art Hops are free of charge and open to the public. Hastings Public Library events for the week Thursday, June 18 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 19 — preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20 — Anime Club, 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 — summer reading program, 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above at 269 945-4263. City of Hastings City of Hastings REQUEST FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2009 STREET LINE PAINTING 21AA MODIFIED CRUSHED GRAVEL The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of 1500 tons of 21AA modified crushed gravel. Bids must include delivery of the gravel to the City of Hastings yard located at the City limits on West State Road. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM on Tuesday July 7, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid -21AA Modified Crushed Gravel”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77535859 The City of Hastings is requesting sealed bids for its 2009 street line painting program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday June 7, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2009 Street Line Painting”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77535864 BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Barry, the Township Board proposes to place an overlay of asphalt and make related improvements to Stoney (Stony) Point Drive (Road) in Barry Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described by the following tax parcel identification numbers: 03-006-012-30 03-006-013-00 03-006-005-30 03-006-005-50 03-006-005-70 03-006-020-00 03-006-023-00 03-006-026-00 03-006-325-00 03-006-323-00 03-006-005-02 03-006-014-40 03-006-005-40 03-006-005-60 03-006-326-00 03-006-021-00 03-006-024-00 03-006-027-00 03-006-014-50 03-006-005-03 03-006-005-20 03-006-005-55 03-006-005-65 03-006-022-00 03-006-025-00 03-006-017-00 03-006-014-15 — COMBINED NOTICE — NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF REQUEST TO RELEASE FUNDS Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M-43 Hwy P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3449 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about July 7, 2009 Barry will request the state of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.O. 93-383) Finkbeiner Road Project - Bradford White Expansion Create on All Season Route from M-37 to Patterson Road Middleville, MI Barry County Estimated construction cost $2,000,000 Bradford White Corporation Capital Expenditure of $3,478,300 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT It has been determined that such a request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly Barry County has decided not to prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91190). The reasons for such decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows: 1. There are no wetlands impacted due to the construction of this project 2. There are no floodplains within the limits of this project. 3. There are no other harmful impacts to the environment PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $39,525, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore-described Special Assessment District. An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by Barry which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why and EIS is not needed. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at the Barry County Road Commission Main Office between the hours of 6:00am and 4:00pm. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of federal funds. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by Barry County to the main office on or before July 6, 2009. All such comments so received will be considered and Barry County will not request the release of federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. RELEASE OF FUNDS Barry County will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Barry County Road Commission is certifying to the State of Michigan that Barry County and Michael Brown in his official capacity as Barry County Administrator consent to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval Barry County may use the Block Grant funds and state will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Barry Township Hall at 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton, Michigan, within Barry Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. OBJECTIONS TO THE STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan, MEDC, 300 North Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the state. No objection received after July 22, 2009 will be considered by the state. 77535891 Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 77535539 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronda Van Dyke, an unmarried man and Scott Dooley, an unmarried man, Joint tenants with full right of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2006 and recorded July 10, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166975, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($292,767.65) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East along said East line, 400.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continuing South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East 407.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 983.62 feet to the West line of the East Half of the of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West along said West line, 407.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 983.31 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8825 77535489 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Stauffer, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2005 and recorded May 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1147192, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by First Horizon Home Loan, a division of First Tennessee Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($149,481.78) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 937.20 feet along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 165.0 feet to a point which is North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 132.0 feet and North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along the center line of a former Mill Race; thence North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 02 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.0 feet to the place of beginning. Also that part of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the centerline of said river. Together with an easement for ingress over that part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.9 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on an active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 21st day of May, 2009 the sum of $69,892.23, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP:0804-028-205-000-01. THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1750 77535420 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bryce Degris and Merrie Degris, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 200708020000394, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Five and 8/100 Dollars ($122,205.08) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, described as: commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds West 1637.99 feet along the South line of said Southwest one-quarter; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 729.97 feet along the West line of the East 100 acres of said Southwest one-quarter to the centerline of Butler Road and the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 03 seconds East 1291.53 feet along said West line; thence South 78 degrees 04 minutes 65 seconds East 439.81 feet; thence South 05 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West 1071.51 feet; thence Westerly 144.52 feet along said centerline along a 360.0 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears South 76 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds West 143.50 feet; thence South 64 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 233.07 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535034 File No. 241.6929 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rollingview Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137353. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 corner of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds East 905 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 690.83 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 15 and along the South line of a private easement 66 feet in width in common with others for ingress and egress and utilities, for the point of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds West 443.00 feet parallel with the East 1/8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds East 295.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 42 seconds East 443.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 47 seconds West 295.00 feet along the South line of said 66 foot easement to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement over the South 66 feet of the West 985.83 feet of the South 443 feet of the North 905 feet of the Northwest 1/4, Southeast 1/4, of said Section. The property is commonly known as 3402 Rollingview Lane, Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535048 (616) 632-8000 MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by R.L. Bateman Land Trust, mortgagor, of 1747 Timberlane Lane, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505, to United Bank of Michigan, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, of 900 East Paris Ave., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546, dated November 9, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 17, 2004, in Instrument No. 1137354. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $867,579.38. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 11; thence East 38 feet; thence North 25 degrees 48 minutes East 587.21 feet; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 111 feet along the Southwesterly right-ofway line of the railroad for point of beginning; thence North 20 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds East 450.84 feet; thence South 58 degrees 51 minutes East 300 feet; thence South 11 degrees 54 minutes West 443 feet to the Southwesterly railroad right-of-way; thence South 62 degrees 49 minutes East 49.20 feet; thence South 288.15 feet to the South line of Section 11; thence West 308.3 feet; thence North 05 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East 428.84 feet; thence North 62 degrees 49 minutes West to point of beginning. The property is commonly known as 2372 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: May 22, 2009 United Bank of Michigan By: MIKA MEYERS BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535053 (616) 632-8000 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ENDLESS LAWN SERVICE & NURSERY, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, of 7635 Pratt Lake Road, Alto, Michigan (the Mortgagor), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the Mortgagee), dated February 4, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 16, 2005, as instrument number 1141499 (the Mortgage). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and herby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight and 12/100 Dollars ($45,468.12). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section I, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 4 rods West and 4 rods South of the Northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 8 Rods; thence south 4 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 130 State Street, Freeport, Michigan. P.P. #08-43-350-005-00. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK, Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 77535593 (616) 752-2000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 73/100 Dollars ($117,496.73), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267286F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 7, 2005 in instrument 1142363, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars ($142,099.40), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said section 5; thence 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West section line 122.89 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West on section line 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds East parallel with the North section line 1121.00 feet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West along said Road, 328.00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West 24.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 13.07 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West 362.00 feet (21 rods 15.5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end of a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds West 64.86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 635.25 feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 255.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 79 degrees 37 minutes 24 seconds West 252.92 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535453 File #260809F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Trumper and Jessica Trumper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148512, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2005-WF4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Three And 41/100 Dollars ($109,693.41), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Assyria, County of Barry and State of Michigan, That part of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 which lies 508.0 feet West of the Northeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence South parallel with the North and South 1/2 line of said Section 30, A distance of 530 feet; Thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the centerline of North avenue; Thence Southwesterly along said centerline to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30; Thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the West line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence North along said West line to the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence East along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southeasterly 33.00 feet for the public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #225435F02 77535479 77535648 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill, married and Tara Crespo-O'Neill, married, original mortgagor(s), to Consumers Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072346, and modified by agreement dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on September 11, 2002 in instrument 1087227, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 14/100 Dollars ($106,644.14), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West along the West line of said Section, 385.25 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West continuing along said West line, 385.25 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds East parallel with said West line, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line, 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535365 File #265290F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL WOLF and MARCIA WOLF, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 6, 2005, as instrument number 1153965 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), evidence of which is being recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 89/100 Dollars ($187,724.89). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 175 feet to place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 485 feet to point of beginning. Also: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 175 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 175 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 729 E. Sager Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-06-032-010-00 and 08-06-032-002-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: June 18, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77535806 1674990-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra S Wilkins, original mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2004, and recorded on October 4, 2004 in instrument 1134886, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($47,688.39), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 22 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535415 File #266765F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara J. Brown, a single woman and Travis J. Risner, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2005, and recorded on December 21, 2005 in instrument 1158005, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($83,492.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 780.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 289.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 258.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 121.0 feet; thence North 44 degrees 28 minutes East 92.57 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 324.0 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes as described below: Easement Description: Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 195.50 feet along the West line of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 1038.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 66.0 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535837 File #269825F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marci Lyn Case a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2006, and recorded on October 7, 2007 in instrument 20071005-0002791, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 61/100 Dollars ($146,153.61), including interest at 9.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point Plat #1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 75 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256195F02 77535632 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon R. Cole and Rainee R. Cole, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on December 11, 2001 in instrument 1071179, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, for Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four And 19/100 Dollars ($95,254.19), including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.83 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 33.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 second East, 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with an non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described as a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East, 1068.30 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.82 feet; thence Southwesterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 second East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 2076.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 950.51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds West, 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535842 File #021144F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stuart W Buckley and Loretta L Buckley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 200703060002707, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred SixtyOne And 28/100 Dollars ($88,261.28), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535395 File #266565F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM C. LABEAN and PAMELA LABEAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 27, 2005, in Document No. 1150167, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($101,424.39), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1558.11 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 203.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 16.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 227.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 258.71 FEET ALONG SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE AND A 33 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTWEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 560.79 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 1 AND THE POINT OF ENDING, LIMITED ON THE NORTH BY SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE AND ON THE SOUTH BY SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 AND A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 33 FEET WIDE, 16.5 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 227.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 78.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. ALSO, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES OVER A 40 FOOT RADIUS CENTERED ON SAID POINT OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535668 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES C. REESE, III, A MARRIED MAN and MICHELE REESE, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004, in Document No. 1130462, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($82,456.64), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 610 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535658 VARNUM LLP Attorneys P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Pursuant to an Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (the "Judgment") entered on April 23, 2009, the Court has ordered sale at public auction of the real property under a mortgage (the "Mortgage") made by Value Family Properties Yankee Springs, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagor, to The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, having its principal offices at 201 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan, on January 29, 2007, at Instrument No. 1175788. The total indebtedness owing pursuant to the Judgment is Three Million Seven Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Six and 29/100 Dollars ($3,706,206.29). Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Judgment and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Judgment, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the lobby of the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County, Michigan, on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3140 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, (MCLA 600.3140; MSA 27A.3140), the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is commonly known as 1330 North Patterson, and is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 1696.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 767.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 44°52'32" West 33.94 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 310.00 feet; thence North 23°34'00" West 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 150.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 135.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 417.59 feet; thence North 31°00'00" East 328.79 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 211.81 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 85.08 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 100.00 feet; thence North 89°35'34" West 190.00 feet; thence North 00°24'26" East 85.48 feet; thence North 61°40'00" East 159.07 feet; thence North 36°00'38" West 250.00 feet; thence South 73°18'19" West 65.90 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 403.50 feet to a point on the North line of said Southwest 1/4 which is South 89°52'32" East 726.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 924.00 feet; thence South 00°12'32" East 1980.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 1650.00 feet to the West line of Section 6; thence North 00°12'32" West 284.00 feet along said West line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: That part of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T3N, R10W, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 6, which is South 00°12'32" East 466.00 feet from the West 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence South 89°52'32" East 390.00 feet parallel with the North line of said SW 1/4; thence North 00°12'32" West 40.00 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 336.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 22.50 feet; thence 73°18'13" East 65.90 feet; thence South 36°00'38" East 250.00 feet; thence South 61°40'00" West 159.07 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 85.48 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 190.00 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 100.00 feet; thence South 89°35'34" East 85.08 feet; thence South 00°24'26" West 211.81 feet; thence South 31°00'00" West 328.79 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 417.69 feet; thence North 00°07'28" East 135.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 150.00 feet; thence South 23°34'00" East 266.46 feet; thence South 89°52'32" East 310.00 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence South 44°52'32" East 33.94 feet; thence South 00°07'28" West 110.00 feet; thence North 89°52'32" West 767.00 feet; thence North 00°12'32" West 1230.00 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. PPNs: 08-16-006-002-40; 08-16-006-002-00 Dated: May 7, 2009 The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, Mortgagee Varnum LLP Gary Mouw, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352 77534568 2621987_1.DOC �Page 14 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael S Bart and Ranee J Hooper-Bart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2004, and recorded on February 11, 2004 in instrument 1122055, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred And 94/100 Dollars ($156,900.94), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 10, Whitewater Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in liber 688, page 426, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 10, together with rights in the general common elements and limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535847 File #225049F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrin D. Bishop and Amy Bishop, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005 and recorded October 17, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154590, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 98/100 Dollars ($325,913.98) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 of Sunrise Shores Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 98. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2885 77535484 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Revolving Credit Mortgage (Mortgage) made by RENAE SHARP and JOSEPH SHARP of 734 S. Durkee Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, Mortgagor, to CAPITAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, now known as DFCU FINANCIAL, located at 1925 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48864, which Mortgage was dated June 11, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 21, 2004 at Instrument No. 1129541. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-five and 24/100 Dollars ($38,335.24). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 23rd day of July, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 26 rods North of the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 for place of beginning; thence North 15 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence South 15 rods, thence east 16 rods to the place of beginning, except that part of said parcel lying East of a line 60 feet West of and parallel to the centerline of Highway M-66. PP#08-53-022-060-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241as, in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days after the applicable date provided by MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: June 9, 2009 DFCU FINANCIAL MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Charles J. Hiemstra (P24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535711 (616) 235-33100 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Kozan, a married man and Sandy Kozan, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 2, 2005 in instrument 1155617, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Ninety-Three And 56/100 Dollars ($278,093.56), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the South half of the Southwest 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 66 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Colvin's Plat; thence North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 200 feet; thence North 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East, 165 feet; thence North 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 100 feet; thence South 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, 100 feet; thence South 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds West, 165 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535443 File #202372F02 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 29, 2009, at 6:30 o’clock, in Room 32 (Board Room) of the Upper Elementary School at 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2009-2010 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2009-2010 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2009-2010 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours beginning on June 24, 2009, at the Superintendent’s Office, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. 77535857 Marsha Bassett, Secretary Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 9, 2009 Six Board members present, Mennell absent; County Comm. Gibson, Attorney John Lohrstorfer, Regina Young (BEDHD), Brad Carpenter, 12 guests. Conducted Public Hearing on Leach Lake SAD. Adopted Resolution of Necessity for Leach Lake Sad. Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77535886 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel P. Buerge and Diane K. Buerge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2004, and recorded on April 28, 2004 in instrument 1126569, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 32/100 Dollars ($115,333.32), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1152 of the City of Hastings, thence North 4 rods, thence East 12 rods; thence South 4 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535400 File #266543F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Curtis and Pamela Curtis AKA Pamela S. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2005, and recorded on April 25, 2005 in instrument 1145364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 54/100 Dollars ($187,226.54), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 450.89 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 292.51 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 47 seconds East, 434.17 feet; thence North 76 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, 103.98 feet; thence South 22 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 495.99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535438 File #261433F01 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting June 15, 2009 All Board members present; Carlton Township Board, Attorney John Lohrstorfer, Regina Young (BEDHD), Jeff Herrold (DEQ). Conducted Joint Public Hearing on Leach Lake Sewer Project Plan. Adopted Final Project Plan Resolution. Adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77535884 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew D. Dickens, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2005, and recorded on May 25, 2005 in instrument 1147047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four And 12/100 Dollars ($96,844.12), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 26 of Ammon Eatons Addition to theCity of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 15; also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 26, thence North 33 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence South 33 feet, thence East 132 feet, being the South one-half of the Easton St. adjacent to said Lot 26, which street was therefore vacated by the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535738 File #257906F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Brooks and Julie Brooks, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded on February 28, 2003 in instrument 1098605, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($117,285.68), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; distance North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 844.32 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 220.13 feet along said South line; thence North 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds West 800.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds East 220.13 feet; thence South 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds East 800.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bivens Road (Old Highway M-79/M-66). The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535095 File #247022F02 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING/WORKSHOP JUNE 4, 2009 -6:00 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr I nstructed Township Attorney to proceed with discussions with SWBCS referencing the M-43 sewer extension agreement by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77535783 www.rutlandtownship.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Budd, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148501, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred One And 35/100 Dollars ($303,701.35), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B of Section 15, Commencing at Center Section 15, West 441.40 to the point of beginning, thence West 441.41, South 987.55, Thence East 441.64, thence north 987.558 to the point of beginning, 10.01 acres subject to easement for ingress and egress. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535732 File #267805F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Vandersilk Sr., single, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on May 18, 2001 in instrument 1059958, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 76/100 Dollars ($119,822.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 21, Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominiums according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, in Document Number 1052229 in the Ofice of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elemnts and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535717 File #268579F01 Guild to display Service Flags downtown during July Members of the Thornapple River Rippers Guild have expressed their desire that each business in downtown Hastings display a handcrafted Service Flag in their window for the month of July. “We’d like to get approval from the store owners and distribute them for display by June 30th,” said guild member Randi Merlau. “The businesses would have extra flags that are free for the asking for families that have someone in active military service. People can come in and pick them up. All we ask is that the people who want a flag fill out a short form telling us their name, the name of their relative serving in the military and where they are stationed.” For two years members of the guild have been creating the Service Flags from donated materials and distributing them free of charge to service men and women and their families free of charge. Each Service Flag represents a family member serving in the Armed Forces. Display of the flag is authorized by the Department of Defense during any period of United States war for the duration of the hostilities. Flags should be mounted indoors and displayed facing out from the front window of a residence of the immediate family of an active-duty service member. Merlau said the guild hopes to have at least 50 flags available for distribution in July. However, if shop keepers run out of flags, those who wish to obtain one to display at home may contact Merlau 269-664-5290. Those who would like to make a donation to the guild to support their efforts may send donations to the Thornapple River Rippers Guild PO Box 55, Hastings, MI 49058. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Thomas and Kelly R. Thomas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 7, 2005 and recorded September 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153114, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R10, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R10, under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated November 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Six and 80/100 Dollars ($97,506.80) including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 29, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535680 File No. 356.2902 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 15/100 Dollars ($98,441.15) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 77535623 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen R Bostwick, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instrument 1159245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Grand Trunk (BC) Employees Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine And 48/100 Dollars ($116,999.48), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North quarter corner of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 21, 360.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds East, 1316.81 feet to the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West, along said South line 360.00 feet to the North and South quarter line of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North and South quarter line 1315.92 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535410 File #266822F01 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Ziegler, a married man and Kimberly Ziegler, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2006 and recorded September 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1169731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, (successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association) as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 200615XS by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($159,992.67) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence East 264 feet; thence South 404 feet; thence West 264 feet; thence North 404 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2740 77535678 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Parish, a single person, to Fifth Third Mortgage MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2005 and recorded March 17, 2006 in Instrument Number 1142836, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven and 61/100 Dollars ($129,367.61) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Castleton, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Commence 1056.87 feet West of the North 1/4 post Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, thence West 461 feet, more or less, thence South 435 feet North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, thence Easterly along the North line of Kellogg Street 75 feet, more or less, thence North 160 feet, more or less, thence West 75 feet, more or less, thence South 160 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535063 File No. 200.3975 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. Brayton, a married man and Justine A Brayton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2006, and recorded on November 17, 2006 in instrument 1172881, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($82,940.11), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to the South line of Lot formerly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267061F01 77535462 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan Stidham, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2007, and recorded on June 26, 2007 in instrument 1182181, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($110,329.90), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 Feet of the following Parcel in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at a Point on the West Line of Said Section 27, 660 feet south of The west 1/4 Post of Said Section; thence North Along the West line of Said Section 660 Feet to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Said Section; thence South 89 Degrees 47 minutes 0 seconds East Along the East and West 1/4 Line of Said Section 340.1 Feet; thence South 11 Degrees 30 minutes 15 Seconds East to a Point Directly East of the place of Beginning: thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535405 File #266163F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, and modified by agreement dated February 18, 2009, and recorded on March 6, 2009 in instrument 200903060002081, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 61/100 Dollars ($159,158.61), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535101 File #237597F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2009. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court, Family Division 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2009-25270-NC In the matter of Janet Louise Tissue. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 07/08/2009 at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition to Change Name of Janet Louise Tissue to Janet Jessie Jaymin. Date: 06/08/2009 Janet Louise Tissue 517 North Michigan Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 77535799 (269) 908-5033 77535620 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura A. Jones, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 7, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 200805120005089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 62/100 Dollars ($86,270.62), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; distant North 0 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds West 661.01 feet from the Southeast corner of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West 1316.82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East along said West Section line 330.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535385 File #266080F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth E Jackson, and A Marie Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2007, and recorded on June 19, 2007 in instrument 1181895, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Forty-Five And 73/100 Dollars ($154,045.73), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1319.03 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233.46 feet; thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road (100 feet wide); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535474 File #267248F01 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GLEN L. GUERNSEY and LISA GUERNSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2003, and recorded on May 13, 2004, in Document No. 1127564, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($124,544.36), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 328.3 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTH 60 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535673 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 17/100 Dollars ($136,732.17), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535777 File #268975F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford E. Fox and Marcia Fox, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2003 and recorded May 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104315, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee relating to the Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE4 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 10/100 Dollars ($55,829.10) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JUNE 25, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 and the South one-half of Lot 3 of Block 6 of A.W. Phillips Second Addition to the Village of Nashville, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 6, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: May 28, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535028 File No. 213.2761 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON NEWTON, A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000269, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred EightyTwo Dollars and Twenty Cents ($103,382.20), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION; THENCE NORTH 416 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 225 FEET; THENCE NORTH 211 FEET; THENCE WEST 225 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 211 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX ID NO. 08-06-015-007-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535875 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brianne L. Courtney, formerly known as Brianne L. Beach and Dustin Courtney, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2007, and recorded on April 4, 2007 in instrument 1178291, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($106,509.77), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 74 1/2 feet of lot 5, Block 4 of H. J. Kentfield's addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535801 File #259684F02 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie K. Lucas, husband and wife, to NPB Mortgage LLC, dated May 25, 2006 and recorded on June 13, 2006 in Instrument 1165921, Barry County records and assigned to First National Acceptance Company on September 25, 2008 in instrument 20081006-0009770, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $70,150.66. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 10.95 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: The North 2 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of M37. Also that part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, which line Southwesterly of a line 60 feet Southwesterly of (measured at right angles) and parallel to a line described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 15, which is North 88º 01 minute 20 seconds East a distance of 1254.5 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15, thence South 29º 52 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 800 feet to a point of ending. Also a 1999 Wood Manor #9T420357MAB, which is attached to this Mortgage and made a part of this Mortgage as if fully set forth herein. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale: but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: June 1, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 77535469 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALEXANDER R. ZBICIAK and BROOK A. ZBICIAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on July 25, 2008, in Document No. 20080725-0007603, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($152,198.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 10 AND 11 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 48, KALAMAZOO COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535852 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Baadke, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. , Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 2, 2004, by Document Number: 1136575 , Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Thirty-Eight and 57/100 ($144,038.57) including interest at the rate of 11.30000 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34 of Hilltop Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 74. 5955 Stimpson The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/18/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77535832 Our File No. 09MI00041-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Swainston, a married man and Michelle Swainston, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171844, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Thirteen And 26/100 Dollars ($136,013.26), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 49, Village of Middleville, Barry County, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535815 File #228254F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN C. GRANT, A N UNMARRIED MAN and CHRISTINE H. FABIJANCIC, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005, and recorded on August 5, 2005, in Document No. 1150570, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($92,480.31), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT EAST 535 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET; THENCE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535663 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan Young and Gwen E. Young, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2003, and recorded on April 16, 2003 in instrument 1102197, and rerecorded on November 19, 2003 in instrument 1117901, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 22/100 Dollars ($85,319.22), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as commencing 550 feet west of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 300 feet; thence West 270 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence East 270 feet to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #268601F01 77535643 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Nedbalek and Jennifer Nedbalek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2003, and recorded on May 21, 2003 in instrument 1104815, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six And 12/100 Dollars ($91,396.12), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #136621F04 77535653 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank, FSB nka OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 68/100 Dollars ($155,706.68) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535827 File No. 225.3012 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Qui Q. Truong and Ngoan Truong, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded February 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176733, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20076 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Three and 35/100 Dollars ($164,303.35) including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77535494 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2633 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Smith, Virginia Smith, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on January 22, 2003 in instrument 1095975, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred SixtyOne And 59/100 Dollars ($110,661.59), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1218 and 1219 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535107 File #180969F02 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Page 17 Golf outing in memory of Bill Porter continues to aid community by Brett Bremer Every sport offered some kind of ‘what?’ on Monday How many times can you look at one day’s sporting news and say “what”? Monday is not usually a big sports news day. In baseball they fill the weekend with games, and usually use Monday as a travel day. Hockey and Basketball just finished up, so there weren’t any of those games to worry about. So, papers and websites around the land had to find whatever news they could for Tuesday’s editions. A lot of it made me say, “what”. Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre was in the news. He was on the first episode of “Joe Buck Live”, a new cable sports talk show. The big news was that Favre said he’s considering unretiring, again, and joining the Minnesota Vikings if his shoulder is healthy enough. The “what?” wasn’t the news, it was that it was news. That’s been the story since April when the New York Jets officially released him hasn’t it? With a name like Giuseppe Rossi it’s not a surprise he’s playing for team Italy and scoring two goals against the United States soccer team at FIFA’s Confederations Cup in South Africa. That “what?” comes up when you find out he’s from New Jersey. Rossi, who grew up in the states, scored two goals in Italy’s 3-1 win over the U.S. Monday. How does a guy like that get away from a team that could use talented players so badly. There’s nothing against FIFA rules in a guy playing for the country his parents are from. The U.S. has had foreign born players on its international teams for years. Rossi plays professionally in Italy, and can you really blame him. It’s kind of like someone who was born and raised in Columbus, and mom is from Detroit originally, deciding that he’d rather play for the Red Wings than the Blue Jackets. Kind of makes sense when you think about it that way. Major league baseball released some fan voting totals for its 2009 All-Star game which will be played July 14 in St. Louis on Monday. The National League All-Star vote leaders were listed in the Grand Rapids Press. Nobody’s going to argue with St. Louis’ own Albert Pujols at first base, Philadelphia’s Chase Utley at second, and the New York Mets’ David Wright at third base, but Utley’s teammate Jimmy Rollins is the leading vote-getter at short stop. “What?” Ahead of Florida’s Hanley Ramirez. Double “what?” There aren’t many short stops in the National League, getting regular playing time who are hitting worse than Rollins’ .221 average at the plate. Ramirez has eight more RBI’s on the season, and is hitting more than 100 points better than Rollins. They keep letting the fans vote on these things, but the fans need to start paying a little better attention. It’s not like Ramirez is a rookie coming out of the blue. He’s been one of the best players in baseball the past few seasons. The most shocking what came from a hockey story I read on-line. Apparently the news was out before Monday, but that’s when it appeared on my home page. It was just a little blurb in a story about how Sydney Crosby failed to shake the hands of all the Red Wings, including captain Nick Lidstrom, after the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched the Stanley Cup in Detroit. “Lidstrom missed the final two games of the Western Conference finals because he was speared in the testicle by the Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp in Game 3 and had to undergo surgery. But he returned for the opening game of the Stanley Cup final,” read the Yahoo.com article. “What?” I kept waiting in that Stanley Cup game seven for Lidstrom to play the final two periods after the Red Wing defense made a couple huge mistakes that let Pittsburgh take the lead. Now I know why the Wings didn’t try to play Lidstrom for 40 minutes or more. If that’s not a captain, returning to the ice after that, I don’t know what is. Hastings girls’ basketball camps will tip off next week The 2009 Hastings girls’ basketball summer camp will be held June 22-26 at the Hastings High School and Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. Girls entering grades 6-8 next fall are invited to take part in their camp next week at the Hastings High School gymnasium from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day. The cost to participate is $40. Girls entering grades 3-5 next fall will have their camp held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day in the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center gym. The cost is $35. Registration is still being accepted at the Community Education desk. Any questions about summer camps can be answered by calling (269) 948-4414. Those that miss preregistration may sign-up at the beginning of camp, on June 22. Forms will be available at that time. The camp will be conducted by new Hastings varsity girls’ basketball coach Steve Laubaugh, with help from the varsity girls’ basketball players, and coach Angie Sixberry. Coach Laubaugh has vast experience with youth athletic programs and is planning a great experience for the girls who want to learn the sport of basketball and improve on their existing skills. The camp will feature daily skills instruction, officiated team scrimmages, and individual contests. All players should wear proper basketball attire, which includes clean soled shoes, shorts, socks, and a shirt. Lions’ Hurosky helps U-18 Bombers to title in Indiana The Michigan Bombers U-18 Girls Softball Team finished this last weekend with a 6-1 record to win the Diamonds of the North National Qualifier in Portage, Ind. In the Championship game against the Indiana Inferno Maple Valley’s Terri Hurosky was 3-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Bombers’ attack. Lansing Catholic’s Lina Harrington and Olivet’s Chelsea Sunberg teamed up to pitch the Bombers to victory, combining for nine strike outs. Sunberg was voted the Most Outstanding Player at the tournament, earning four wins. Other players from around the Lansing area who are a part of the Bombers are Olivet’s Page Richmond, DeWitt’s Rayanne Burl, Eaton Rapids’ Ashley Milheim, Amber Sawyer and Amanda Wolfe, Waverly’s DeAnne Stickler Gatson, Lansing Catholic’s Lauren Lenard, and Okemos’ Kimberly Lohman. The team is coached by Megann Lohman, Tom Smith, and Hub Waite. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Friday, July 17, golfers from across the area will aid four local charities. The Thornapple Arts Council, Barry County United Way, Manna’s Market and the Barry County Humane Society will be assisted by the sixth annual Charity Golf Classic. In addition the Hastings Kiwanis, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and the Hastings Public Library will receive a portion of the proceeds. This outing is in memory of William Porter who was elected as president of the Hastings Country Club in 2004. He had a vision for the country club to give back to the Hastings Area. In March of 2004, the Charity Golf Classic was approved by the country club’s board of directors. After Porter died in the summer of 2004, the Charity Golf Classic committee quickly renamed the outing to include his name. MainStreet Savings Bank is the signature sponsor, ensuring that all participating charities benefit from the “friend-raising” and fund-raising provided by this annual event. This four-person scramble costs $200 per team. The entry fee includes greens fees, cart, meal and four ballots to vote for a charity. Also included will be door prizes, goodie bags, skins, mulligans, hole games and prizes. Registration forms can be mailed to Hastings Country Club, Attention Charity Outing, PO Box 128, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Golfers may call the Hastings County Club Pro Shop at 269-945-2756 or visit the Hastings Country Club Web site at www.hastingscc.org to learn more about the course and other Hastings County Club events. Registration forms are due July 10. For more information or a registration form call 269-945-0526 or 269-948- 2811. Vikings’ summer tennis season is into full swing For the 33rd consecutive summer, the Lakewood Vikings are participating in the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Junior team tennis league. Lakewood had its first match of the summer last Friday in Caledonia, taking on teams from Caledonia, Portland, and Grant. All the Vikings played two rounds of doubles, which were followed by either a third round of doubles or single’s sets. Winners for the Lakewood varsity group were Cameron Rowland and Riley Nisbet, Matt Flessner and Maggie Wernet, Ashley Reinbold and Alex Reinbold, MacKenzie Chase and Kelsey Stoddard, Abby Haskin and Orie Ramos, and Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite. JV winners for the Vikes were Morgan Livermore and Steven Nisbet, and Anthony Haskin and Mary Wernet. Middle School winners from Lakewood were Parker Haskin and Mary Haskin, Phillip Wernet and Thomas Wernet, and Ellie Haskin and Issie Haskin. The Lakewood netters travel to Lowell tomorrow. Blue Bombers place third at Fowlerville Tournament The Lakewood Blue Bombers U14 Tournament Travel Team celebrates after its third place finish at the Rosa M. Oliver Memorial Softball Tournament in Fowlerville June 14. The girls played three games June 13, and three more the next day, in the 14-team tournament. The team, coached by Brent Hilley, Mike Hilley, Jeff Campeau and Scott Stephens includes Liz Campeau, Brooke Stephens, Britteny Hilley, Alexa Kaiser, Alexis Kosten, Bethany Tingley, Olivia Barker, Kennedy Hilley, Brooke Wieland, Derrica Desgranges, Danica Desgranges, Bryonna Barton. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Card of Thanks FOR SALE: M1 Garand rifle, excellent condition, $1,000 obo. (269)838-7158 6TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES, at least 5 houses. Toddler bed, namebrand children’s & adult clothing, toys, Elliptical, dinning table CD’s, Play Station II & lots more. June 24th-27th, 9am4pm. West State Road to Solomon to 4969 Thornbird Drive. THANK YOU Thank you from the family of Jackie (Remley) Thompson for all of the support, flower, cards, kind words and prayers during this very difficult time. We would also like to send a special Thank You to the Flexfab Family and her “Lean In Gang” She will be sadly missed by us and all who knew her. Again thank you to all. Randy Thompson & Family STRAWBERRIES: SCHAEFER SHACK Farms, 4406 E. State Road, Hastings. 9am5pm, Monday-Saturday. (269)818-7555. Also taking orders for first cutting hay. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, June 28th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. Financial Services PRIVATE BANK: CD’S 7% APR (616)299-0757 For Rent 4830 THORNAPPLE LAKE RD: small two bedroom natural gas home $425 per month (269)945-0514 6939 E. M-79 HWY: Three bedroom, two bath, newer log home $850/month. (269)945-0514 Community Notices PRIVATE BANK: CD’S 7% APR (616)299-0757 Garage Sale SCMYB Standings South Central Michigan Youth Baseball Coach U10 Mid Michigan Group/Hobe’s Flooring 12-0-0; Hastings Car Club 8-3-0; Tires 2000/Three Brothers Pizza 6-4-0; Hastings Family Dental Care 5-5-0; Lowell 3-4-1; Law Offices of Tripp & Tagg 3-7-0; Wilder’s Auto / JB Property Services 3-7-1; Green Leaf Tree Services 1-9-0. U12 Thornapple Vet/Yankee Springs Dairy 14-0-0; Hastings Fiberglass/Firstbank 10-30; First Rehab 8-6-0; TriClor 7-6-0; Family Tree Medical Associates 0-12-0; Olson Farms 0-12-0. U14 Flex Fab/Hastings City Bank 10-2-0; Hastings Elks 7-3-0; Thornapple Financial Center 2-6-0; HCB Middleville 1-9-0. 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, June 18th & 19th, 850 Cook Rd. 8:30am-4:30pm. Childrens clothes, toys, baby strollers, antique 8 pane windows, misc. furniture, lawn tractor cart, dog crate, K-2 Freedom skis & Nordica ski boots & more. GARAGE SALE: Furniture, lots of household items, books & misc. Friday, Saturday June 19th & 20th 9am4pm, 2888 Agaming, Algonquin Lake GARAGE SALE: 400 Block of W. South Street. Friday June 19th and Saturday June 20th, 9am-5pm. Lots of junk and jumbles from baby to men stuff, 2 electric guitars. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, June 19th-20th, 9am-5pm. 30” gas range, 3 dressers w/mirrors. Something for everyone! 9613 Brumm Road, Nashville, off M66 by Putman Park. RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE: Saturday, June 20th 8am-4pm St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 11850 W 9 Mile Rd. Orangeville, is holding a rummage sale featuring clothing, toys, tvs, & more Automotive RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Herman E. Coenen passed away June 18, 1993 God watched as you suffered, and he knew you had your share. So he put his arms around you, and took you in his care. It broke our hearts to lose you 16 years ago today. But our memories and love for you will always be here to stay. Love and miss you wife, Henrietta children, grandchildren great grandchildren MacKenzie, Alan and Casey Business Services PAINTING: exterior & interior, also power washing & deck staining. Quality work. 40 years experience. Free estimates. Senior citizen discounts. Call Chuck Norris, (269)720-9164 or (269)6727808. Help Wanted 3YRS. EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS: w/aptitude to think. If you have all your climbing gear give us a call (269)823-7134 Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. 07521180 �Page 18 — Thursday, June 18, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Aspinall ends record-setting career at Aquinas by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ashley Aspinall didn’t really start knocking softballs all over the place until middle school. Up until then, she played baseball. “I thought there was better competition in baseball,” said Aspinall. “I thought softball was for little girls and sissies.” Her elementary gym teacher, Jon Greenman, was looking for a few extra girls to join the U12 summer travel team he was putting together and remembered that Aspinall had a good arm. He gave Aspinall a quick try out, and asked her to join the team which included players from Kentwood, Forest Hills, and Wayland. “I struggled hitting the softball,” said Aspinall. “It took me a good season to get that down.” “I had the typical baseball, long swing and I took a huge stride. With softball, the pitcher is so much closer, something like 40-feet back then, and they can make the ball rise and do weird stuff I’d never seen with a baseball. It was different, but I’ve got it down now.” She’s had it down for a few years. It’s no coincidence that 2007, 2008, 2006, and 2009 are the four seasons in which the Aquinas College Women’s Softball program recorded the four highest team batting averages in the history of the program. Those are the four years that the 2005 Thornapple Kellogg graduate was a part of the Saints’ program. Aspinall ended her softball career at Aquinas this spring as the program’s top hitter. She holds nine different career batting records, and four single season records. Her name is scattered throughout the Saints’ offensive record book, and that helped the 2006-2009 teams move towards the top of the record pages as well. In 2007, the Saints batted .362 as a team, just ahead of the .352 team batting average in 2008, .341 in 2006, and .340 in 2009. Those four seasons also mark the top four home run hitting seasons in the program’s history. The Saints slugged a school record 49 in 2007. Aspinall batted .455 in her senior season. She also had 21 doubles and 63 RBI’s, and all three of those marks set single season records. She was named the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference’s (WHAC) player of the year for the third time this year and also earned second team All-American honors in the NAIA. Aspinall completes her career at Aquinas as the all-time leader in hits (242), doubles (57), home runs (29), RBI’s (185), batting average (.425), total bases (404), slugging percentage (.710), on base percentage (.499) and walks (87). Aspinall set a single season record for home runs as a sophomore in 2007 with 14, and total bases with 126. Her 2009 total of 123 total bases is second all-time. Her .452 batting average from 2007 is also second on the list behind her senior season mark. She said she knew she had made the successful transition from the Thornapple Kellogg varsity to the collegiate level when opponents started pitching around her in her sophomore season. She started in the outfield as a freshman, and spent most of her time in either center or right field. The Saints won WHAC championships in her freshman and sophomore seasons, and were second to Madonna in each of the past two seasons. Ashley Aspinall The Saints finished the year with a 39-14 record, and were second in the WHAC during the regular season. Aquinas worked its way through the loser’s bracket at this year’s WHAC Tournament, and topped the Crusaders in their first meeting 3-2. In the double elimination tournament, the Saints had to turn around and face the Crusaders again, and this time Madonna scored an 11-3 win to earn the conference championship. “It really hasn’t hit me yet,” Aspinall said of her collegiate softball career coming to a close. “Maybe next spring when softball season is supposed to start again.” Aspinall also earned a spot on the WHAC All Academic team this season. She is now hunting for a job as an athletic trainer. Ronda Varnesdeel was Aspinall’s coach at Aquinas her first two seasons there, before Varnesdeel moved on to coach the Davenport University program. That’s something that Aspinall says she is still bitter about, after Varnesdeel played a big role in talking her out of going to Lake Superior State University and into attending Aquinas. Aspinall has gotten over it enough though to join Varnesdeel on a slow pitch softball team this summer that plays in the Grand Rapids area and will also be a part of a few tournaments here and there around the state. After coach Greenman, Aspinall credits Varnesdeel and hitting coach Wally King with much of her improvement over the years. King, her father’s cousin, worked at Diamond’s in Grand Rapids and is now a coach at Syracuse University. The loss to Madonna on the final day of the season was especially tough for the Aquinas senior who never got to play in the NAIA’s national tournament. “As long as my team was winning, I was happy. It didn’t matter what accolades I was getting,” said Aspinall. This year marked the fifth straight season the team has surpassed 30 wins. During the last four years, the Saints compiled a 138-58 mark. Laubaugh will return to Saxons’ sideline Ashley Aspinall blasts a hit as a senior member of the Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team in 2005. (File photo) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It takes teaching skills, knowledge of a game, and determination to be a good varsity head coach, but it takes time as well. Steve Laubaugh left the Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball program after the 2002-03 season, because he needed to spend more time with his family. Dan Carpenter is leaving the program after three seasons because his job is requiring more time of him, and he felt he wouldn’t be able to be as dedicated to the girls as he needs to be. Now the timing is right for Laubaugh again. Laubaugh was officially named the new head coach for the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball program on Tuesday. His first stint with the program lasted three seasons, from 2000-01 through 2002-03. In 2001 his team went 12-12 and won a district championship, advancing to the regional finals in Class B which is the farthest along in the state tournament any Saxon girls’ team has ever gone. “He’d enjoyed some success with the program before,” said Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins. “The program has struggled the last couple years, so we’re trying to put somebody in there with the confidence to bring the program back up.” Tina Poirier followed Laubaugh, and led the team to 11 wins in her three seasons. In the three seasons under Carpenter the Saxons compiled a total of six victories. Laubaugh said he is looking to keep things simple as he turns them around. “You’re going to see things much simpler,” said Laubaugh. “I like to let the kids play aggressively, and there are not a lot of different things we’re going to do. We’re going to teach a few things and try and run them well. We’re not going to have ten different offensive sets. This is our offense, and whatever happens out of it happens out of it.” Keeping it simple has worked for Laubaugh at all the levels he’s coached. He’s been a big part of the area’s youth programs, and for a couple seasons after leaving the varsity he coached at the middle school level. He coached the current juniors when they were at the middle school level. Laubaugh has also spent time the past few seasons as an official. “Coaching is kind of like a bug that you catch, and I would say since I’ve been home from college, 20 years ago, I’ve always had some sort of hand in some sort of coaching,” Laubaugh said. That bug couldn’t be completely satisfied by coaching at the younger levels. “I’m an extremely competitive person,” said Laubaugh. “Your goal at the middle school level is trying to be an instructor, and getting kids to move on, and dealing with all different talent levels. The farther up you go the more competitive it is. You’re still teaching. I’m a teaching coach. I like the practice aspect and I like working with the girls and making sure we know what we’re doing and not just going out and playing games. On the varsity level you’re playing to win. Sure you keep score in middle school, but you can’t always play to win. At the varsity level you’re playing to win along with those teaching and character aspects.” Laubaugh, coach Angie Sixberry, and members of the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team will be instructors at next week’s youth camps at the high school. Laubaugh has also already gotten the chance to get a closer look at many of the high school players during the Saxons’ summer program, which includes open gym time, weight lifting and plyometrics workouts, and scrimmages around the area. Safe and Sound Since 1886 We have been meeting the banking needs of our community for over 120 years. As a highly capitalized bank, we are well positioned to handle the current financial environment. Your Hastings City Bank deposits are FDIC insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. On January 1, 2014, the standard insurance amount will return to $100,000 per depositor for all account categories except for IRAs and other certain retirement accounts which will remain at $250,000 per depositor. We invite you to come in to speak with one of our Hastings City Bank representatives, and look forward to serving your banking needs today and in the future. Rest insured. Member FDIC 77535797 1-888-422-2280 hastingscitybank.com Steve Laubaugh directs the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team from the sideline during a 2000 contest. After six years away, Laubaugh is returning to coach the Hastings’ team again in the upcoming season. (File Photo) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-06-25.pdf 98049bca2fb95643ddfde2ee43d5e596 PDF Text Text Delton school board president resigns Lights, camera, action in Barry Co. 24 Hour Challenge survives the elements See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 26 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, June 25, 2009 NEWS County, City agree to library building deal sides say BRIEFS Both swap is ‘win/win’ Nowhere Band performing in Lake Odessa tonight The Lake Odessa Arts Commission Summer Thursday concert series Rock the Port continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, with the Beatles tribute group Nowhere Band, sponsored by Carl’s Market, Portland Federal Credit Union and Aaron Freeman DDS. According to the band’s Web site, members, some from the Hastings area, don’t dress like the Fab Four or talk with a British accent. They just rely on playing “the great Beatles tunes” with energy and dedication. The Thursday evening concerts are held at the Lake Odessa Village Park. In case of rain, concerts are moved to the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds multi-purpose room. Celtic music to flow during Friday at the Fountain Hurry the Jug, a Celtic folk group, will perform a Fridays at the Fountain concert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. The Fridays at the Fountain concert series is co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. In the event of rain the concert will be held in the community room of Hastings City Bank, located at 150 W. Court Street. Barry Habitat to celebrate 20 years Everyone who has ever served as a volunteer for Barry County Habitat for Humanity is being invited to attend a pig roast in appreciation for their service. The event also is part of the local Habitat’s 20th anniversary celebration. The pig roast will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The event will be held in the park’s large pavilion. Those who attend are asked to bring their own personal table service. Algonquin Lake fireworks, pig roast set The Algonquin Lake Community Association will again sponsor its annual July Fourth fireworks show at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a rain date of July 5. The public is welcome to join in a pig roast Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Algonquin Lake Community Association Lodge on Iroquois Trail. Proceeds from the pig roast help defray costs of the fireworks show. The evening of the fireworks, boaters are reminded to keep a safe distance from Snake Island, which will be marked with buoys. Emergency and law enforcement personnel will be present. by Sandra Ponsetto and Bannon Backhus Staff Writers The City of Hastings will soon get rid of the former library building that has stood vacant for more than two years, and Barry County government will gain much needed office space. At the same time, the county will be rid of six vacant lots, and the city will add the six lots in a planned urban development (PUD) district to its tax rolls. “Essentially, like a game of rummy, we (the City of Hastings and the county) are throwing out a card we can’t use and picking up one we can,” said Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Callton. “If ‘win/win,’ is not over used, I think this is ‘win/win’ if there ever was one.” The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning voted unanimously to approve the swap of countyowned land for the city-owned former library. On Monday evening, Hastings City Council gave tentative approval to the landswap concept, subject to last Tuesday’s formal approval by the county board and the resolution of issues identified by the city attorney. The council voted 6-3, with trustees Don Bowers, David Jasperse and Brenda McNabb-Stange casting the dissenting votes. Callton said he is pleased with the council’s decision. He expects attorneys for both sides to hammer out the final details in a couple of weeks. Last Thursday, the county board held a special meeting about the proposed swap and agreed by a 7-1 vote, with Commission Don Nevins dissenting at that time, to make the formal presentation to the city council this week. In August 2008, the city council approved contract negotiations with Encore Development Group LLC of Grand Rapids for the purchase and redevelopment of the former library. In April of this year, Encore Development backed out of the deal, stating in a letter that the firm no longer wished to pursue a contract for the purchase of the former Hastings Public Library building. Information indicates health issues, power struggle probable factors in police chief’s suicide. by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern A letter dated May 29 from the Barry Township Board to Police Chief Marshal “Mark” Kik indicated that Police Officer Chris Martin was acting as chief at the time of Kik’s June 10 suicide, not Kik. Before he took his life at 7:08 a.m., Kik placed a call to 911, leaving the line open and silent for dispatchers to trace the call. The letter from the township board informed the 52-year-old Kik that he was being “reinstated” and was “returning to work under the direction of [Barry Township] Supervisor [Wesley] Kahler and acting Chief Martin.” The board told Kik, who had acted as chief for over 29 years, that he must report to Kahler and Martin for his “work schedule and duties,” and that “acting Chief Martin will remain in charge until further board action.” A letter sent to the Banner last week mentioned that Kik allegedly had not submitted some reports properly. And according to the letter sent to Kik from the township board, Kik was being required to turn in missing files, “the Bloomberg Freedom of Information Act requests.” Kik was told that if he did not hand in the files by June 1 at 3 p.m., the board would call a special meeting “to discuss disciplinary actions.” Only one of those files was turned in on time. An e-mail correspondence between Kik Mark Kik and Kahler indicated a meeting between the two at 1 p.m. on the day Kik committed suicide in the parking lot of the township hall. Delton Area Emergency Medical Services Manager Michael Lee Strong said he noticed a change in Kik’s behavior in the last couple days before Kik’s suicide, according to the Sheriff’s investigative report. Strong also said, “[Kik] appeared to be on a mission of sorts... Kik usually stands around and bullshits, but lately he has been business-oriented.” In a note found near his body, Kik apologized to the person who would find him. Along with instructions on what was to be done with his body and who was to notify his wife, Kik mentioned other notes and audio tapes he had left in his vehicle for friends and family. He ended the note with these words: “I’m having some bad chest pains and short[ness] of breath. I’m going out so I don’t suffer and be a burden on anyone.” In the letter to the Banner, the anonymous writer claimed that Kik had left a note for his fellow officers explaining other motives for his suicide. The letter’s author said that on the day of Kik’s death, Kik was going to meet with Kahler about being relieved of his post. Kik’s note allegedly read, “Don’t let the sheriff take over the police department. He is trying.” The anonymous letter further stated that the sheriff had been meeting with the supervisor and township board without Kik’s knowledge. The sheriff’s objective, according to the letter to the Banner, was to have the township “pay [the sheriff’s department] for provid[ing] police services.” Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf denies the validity of these claims. Though he has offered to contract with various townships, eliminating the need for a local police chief, Leaf said he has not done so with Barry Township, in part because Barry Township KIK, continued on page 5 “I thought we were closed out, the library was gone,” Callton said. “But when Encore pulled out, we were back in the game — serendipitously.” When the city council accepted Encore’s bid nearly a year ago controversy surfaced because the council had voted unanimously to pursue negotiations with the group even though Encore’s proposal was submitted several weeks after the June 30 deadline. County leaders had made known their interest in the library building as early as November 2007, when the city was considering demolishing the historic 1920s post office for a parking lot. The county submitted bids for the property twice, once before the city’s deadline in March 2008 and again in June 2008. Only one other entity submitted a proposal before the March deadline, and the city decided to seek bids again in June. Earlier this month, the city council tabled discussion of soliciting bids for the vacant library building due to issues with the contract language. Explaining the county’s land acquisitions in downtown Hastings, which will be given to the city in exchange for the former library building, Callton said the county bought six run-down houses in 1997 with the idea of tearing them down and building a new county health department. The health department was never built on that site, and the county rented the houses. “When I came on board five years ago, I was appalled. We had people ripping us off right and left ... not paying rent,” he said. When the county was cited for lead paint in the houses it was renting, it had a choice of rehabilitating the houses or ceasing to rent them. “I was like, ‘Get the people out of there,’ that way we don’t have to be in the business of renting anymore,” said Callton. “But, then we got criticized by people in the neighborhood for having all these vacant houses sitting around. Eventually we tore them down. “We talked about this in strategic planning. We don’t have any perceivable use (for the properties) for the next 10 or 20 years, and that’s part of the Hastings PUD zone and there’s an opportunity here,” he added. “We had some initial talks with some of the leadership who thought maybe we could do this — a straight-out horse trade — the six vacant lots behind the Friend of the Court (building) for the library.” Callton said the Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) approved the idea of a land swap unanimously last Thursday morning. He added that the community should be SWAP, continued on page 2 David Jasperse receives Rotary’s Red Rose Award The Hastings Rotary Club presented David Jasperse with a Red Rose Award, Rotary’s highest honor, at Monday’s meeting. Carl Schoessel, chairman of the Red Rose Citation Committee, described the award, saying, “... It originated right here in Rotary District 6360, when Art Fressey ... designed and promoted this special award to recognize and honor those who exemplify the Rotary ideal of service above self.” Some might consider Jasperse’s list of accomplishments in the Hastings area to be lengthy enough to rightfully qualify him as an icon of the city. He has been the owner of Bosley Pharmacy since 1984 and currently serves on both the Hastings City Council -- of which he is the longest-serving member -and the city’s planning commission. In addition to the Red Rose Award, Jasperse has received other honors over the years, including the United Way Leadership Award, Liberty Bell Award and Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award. He also has been chosen to be a United Way Above and Beyond Hero. Jasperse regularly sponsors many area sports teams, provides magazine subscriptions to local schools and libraries and participates in a variety of Rotary functions. Hastings even recognizes Dave Jasperse Day. Randy Teegardin, who worked with Jasperse on the planning commission for just under 15 years, described him as a very considerate public servant. “Dave was always open-minded,” he said; “always willing to listen to all sides of an issue before coming to any kind of a conclusion.” Fred Jacobs delivered a brief history on Bosley Pharmacy, saying that Jasperse follows a tradition of investing in Hastings that was established by many of the location’s previous owners. “Dave followed a rich history of former owners seeking special ideas on how to promote their business,” he said. “... Like Dave, some were active in local government, yet all of them were dedicated to making Hastings a better place to do business.” Oscar deGoa, a longtime friend of Jasperse, said that he is fortunate to know Jasperse. “He’s one of the most generous people I know,” said deGoa. More photos on page 3 Sitting in a chair chosen especially to honor him, Dave Jasperse holds his Red Rose Award. �Page 2 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Finkbeiner/Crane Road project Local radio ‘hams’ join national field day this weekend receives additional funding by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 17, Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s office announced that the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge project received $420,000 in Transportation Economic Development Fund grants. According to the press release, this was part of $3.1 million in TEDF grants that will go to projects in eight counties and will support 1,839 jobs, statewide. The $420,000 is part of the Target Industries Program aimed at creating and retaining jobs through transportation improvements. “These projects will create jobs and spur economic development,” said Granholm. The Finkbeiner/Crane Road project includes construction of two bridges over the Thornapple River and creation of an all-season road that will connect Whitneyville Road to US-131 eventually. A joint press release issued by State Sen. Patricia Birkholz and Sate Rep. Brian Calley June 18, touts the impact these funds will have for the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville. The governor, Calley and Birkholz describe the road improvements as helping keep the water-heater manufacturer in Barry County. There is the potential for more than 80 new jobs at the Middleville location. According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Bradford White is developing two new product lines at its Middleville plant. One line will use alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and or heat recovery in place of gas, electric or oil. The other line is an ultra-low nitrous oxide water heater. If the company receives other state and local incentives, it will invest more than $4.2 million and create an additional 80 jobs by 2011, according to the governor’s office. The new $420,000 will be added to the funds already raised to support the bridge project. Currently, time the Village of Middleville has pledged $600,000 in funding, the Michigan Department of Transportation has pledged $500,000 in Jobs Today funds and $4.48 million in federal funds being administered for this project by the Barry County Road Commission. Brad Lamberg, director of the Barry County Road Commission, notes that the federal funds which have come for this project can be used for the Finkbeiner/Crane Road project only. Once completed, the new road will be the first east/west all-season road from within Barry County to any freeway. It should help Bradford White and other businesses receive raw materials and ship finished products. Work has already begun on Finkbeiner Road from M-37 west to the county line. Statewide crackdown targets drunk drivers For motorists who choose to drive drunk, fireworks won’t be the only flashing lights they will see over the Fourth of July. The Barry County Sheriff, Hastings Police and Barry and Prairieville township police departments are joining law enforcement agencies across the state for a summer “Over the Limit. Under Arrest” crackdown. Michigan drivers will find stepped up patrols looking for drunk Happenings at Hastings Public Library Thursday, June 25 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 — preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 — ’Tweens “Picnic and a Movie,” noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m.; teen creative writers group, 4:30 p.m.; genealogy club, 6:30 p .m. Wednesday, July 1 — summer reading program – 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. drivers throughout Barry County June 26 through July 5. This includes the July Fourth weekend which is a time for parties, picnics and celebrations. Last year, 14 motorists died in Michigan over the July Fourth holiday, with five of those deaths involving alcohol and three of the motorists being unbuckled. “We want people to have a good time and be responsible. By stepping up enforcement during the holiday season, we can keep motorists safe by removing drunk drivers from the roadways,” said Sheriff Dar Leaf. In Michigan, a motorist can be arrested for drunk driving with .08 blood alcohol content or higher. A drunk driving conviction is costly and comes with assorted penalties including fines, legal fees, driver responsibility fees, court costs and higher insurance rates. “We want to keep our community and our roadways safe. By designating a sober driver, you do your part. Take a cab or spend the night at a friend’s house if other options are not available. We’ll do our part, if you don’t do yours,” said Chief Jerry Sarver. In 2008, there were 317 alcohol-related traffic deaths, a decrease of 8.2 percent from 2007. Area amateur radio “hams” will connect with thousands of amateur radio operators who will be showing their emergency capabilities this weekend. The Barry Amateur Radio Association will be demonstrating amateur radio in Tyden Park in downtown Hastings between 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28. They invite the public to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. The public will have a chance to meet and talk with local ham radio operators and see for themselves what the amateur radio service is about. Showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and even historical Morse Code, hams from across the U.S. will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event, called a field day, is the climax of the week-long Amateur Radio Week, sponsored by the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL). More than 650,000 people currently have amateur radio licenses in the U.S. and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies, all for free. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. Their slogan, “Ham radio works when other systems don’t” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, Internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event. “We hope that people will come and see for themselves, this is not your grandfather’s radio any more,” said Allen Pitts of the SWAP, continued from page 1 pleased with the county’s plans for the former library building. “We’re going to throw hundreds of thousands of dollars at it and give it a third life,” he said. “It’s had two lives – first as a post office and then as a library – and now it’s going to be a county building. It’s going to be offices. We can’t say for certain which offices, just county offices.” During the council’s discussion preceding the vote at its June 22 meeting, City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that although the county board of commissioners was expected to formally approve the swap during its regular meeting the following morning, “it would be slightly premature to take action on this until they make an official offer, but we would like to move forward with this as quickly as possible. It appears as though it is a ‘win/win’ situation for all the parties involved. It looks like a great proposal, and we really appreciate the county coming forward with this proposal.” City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said a few minor issues still need to be addressed. “Previously, we had some use covenants that were included in prior agreements. I just want council to be aware that those use covenants are not in here,” she said referring to the offer to exchange real estate from the county. “There are no restrictions on either party to sell the land at some future time if it is not used for the purpose that is contemplated. I’m not suggesting that that is right or wrong, I am just bringing it to your attention so you know that is not part of this agreement.” Later Fekkes explained that most of the use covenants in the previous proposals were related to the expenditure of money for restoration and improvements to the former library building and to prevent someone from purchasing the building and then turning around and selling it at a higher price to another party, who would not be obligated to the use restrictions. “This is a different situation because it is basically a land swap,” she said. “So, the contemplation, as I understand it, when the parties talked was that neither one was going to have any use restrictions because it’s fairly well known that the county wants to use the building for county purposes and that the city could do whatever it wanted with the property which is located in the Court Street PUD, which is in existence already.” Another issue was that the proposals stated that insurance would be obtained based on fair market value, but there is no indication of who determines fair market value. “Jeff and I suggested that perhaps we just use assessors records that are on file here. If the county agrees to use those, then we can just define that as what fair market value is and there are no questions later on about who is going to determine fair market value and is it going to be a requirement for either party to get an appraisal to determine what fair market is. That could be an additional expense to both parties that is not necessarily contemplated.” Fekkes’ only other concern was some clarification of language in Article 7 of the proposed land swap regarding indemnity (protection from loss and damage claims filed by another party). “Other than that, I don’t believe there were any other issues,” she concluded. The county would be transferring six parcels of land to the south and west of the Friend of the Court building and behind the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast. Councilman Jasperse expressed some concern that Lot 229, directly behind the Adrounie House, is smaller than normal and would not be able to be developed. “I think in essence, it’s not buildable. If they would give us a little more of 723 (the lot behind 229) ... as I recall the PUD requires (90 feet),” he said. Indian Tribes, governor agree to work together to combat global warming Leaders of the 12 federally recognized Indian tribes and Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm met earlier this month and signed an intergovernmental accord stating their commitment to combat global warming through the reduction of greenhouse gases, according to a press announcement by the governor’s office. “Native Americans in Michigan are the state’s original environmentalists and understand that climate change is not confined to geographic boundaries,” Granholm said. “I am pleased that the 12 tribes are working with us to reduce the threat that greenhouse emissions pose to our environment, economy and quality of life.” As part of the accord, a Tribal-State Climate Change Forum comprised of representatives of the governor and the Indian tribes will meet at least twice each year to share information, develop analyses, and propose action plans to address global warming. Those action plans may include pollution control, alternative clean-energy technologies and conservation. The accord was signed by leaders of the following tribes: Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, Bay Mills Indian Community, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Hannahville Indian Community, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians The tribal summit fulfills a commitment called for in a tribal state accord signed in December 2002. That accord called for annual meetings between the governor and the tribal chairs of Michigan’s 12 federally acknowledged Indian tribes, and Granholm has pledged to honor the accord. “Our tribal community is an important part of our history and our culture, as well as our future,” Granholm said. “The state is committed to continuing to strengthen our relationship and understanding with the 12 nations.” ARRL. “The communications that ham radio people can quickly create have saved many lives when other systems failed or were overloaded. And besides that – it’s fun.” Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies, including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events worldwide. During Hurricane Katrina, amateur radio — often called “ham radio” — often was the only way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer hams traveled south to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, amateur radio’s people often are the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. To learn more about amateur radio, log on to www.emergency-radio.org. The public is invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. Community Development Director John Hart said that while the city may not be able to build on Lot 229, it could be used as a side yard. “Or you could get more property and build on it,” said Jasperse. Before the vote, Bowers said, “We talked about having this (the former library) put back out (for bids), and I understand that there was another entity that was interested also. I don’t want to run into the same problem Mr. Callton faulted us for on the last one, or Mr. Jacobs (Fred Jacobs, the vice president of J-Ad Graphics, who wrote editorials taking the city to task for not following its own protocol for accepting and awarding bids). “It seems to me like, when I turn the book around, Mr. Callton says, ‘This is all right,’ but the other wasn’t. So, I think we ought to put it out before we do anything, so at least the other person, or persons, should have the availability of bidding and doing something with it. I don’t think you can continue to do something one way and get roasted for it, then turn around and do it again,” he concluded. After the vote, Jasperse said he would be in favor of the proposal if the city looked into obtaining a portion of Lot 723, so that Lot 229 could be built upon. “It’s not that I wouldn’t support it if we talked to them (the county) and they said no. We have a proposal from them, and we have every right to go to them and negotiate,” he said. McNabb-Stange also said she felt the swap was, “an excellent idea,” but she agreed with Bowers that the library building should be put out for bids and that the county’s offer be considered as one of the bids. During public comment at the end of the council meeting Jim Brown, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township and member of the Hastings DDA said, “Thank you on the vote of confidence on the library swap. I know that you could look at this a hundred different ways and everything wouldn’t be wrong. On one hand, I think that this is a win/win for the county and the city, all things being said. I think, long-haul, for the viability of the core business area, this would be a good thing.” Callton, on Tuesday, echoed Jim Brown’s enthusiasm, saying, “I personally consider this a champagne moment.” Nevins said the reason he had cast the dissenting vote at last week’s special county board meeting was in part because of the inequities he saw between the cost to renovate the old library – which he said could range anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000 – and the county’s recent contracts with some of its employees that increased the cost of health care for those employees. “... It’s strictly financial,” he explained. The former Hastings Public Library which will house the Barry County offices See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING P L U S 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn The City of Hastings may soon take possession of these vacant lots located in its Planned Urban Development (PUD) district. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings Charter, Carlton township boards approve sewer plan by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On June 15, a public hearing on a planned sewer system that would service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes was held during concurrent meetings of both the Hastings Charter and Carlton township boards. During the assembly, both townships passed resolutions to adopt and implement a project plan detailing various elements of construction of the planned system. The project plan was developed by Stephens Consulting Services, a company specializing in civil and environmental engineering, surveying and planning. Leach Lake lies within both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, however, only a small portion of it is in Hastings Charter Township. Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter explained in April that Carlton Township will own the planned sewer system and use it to service properties on and around Middle Lake, in addition to those properties on Leach Lake that lie within the township’s borders. Carpenter said the planned system will be serviced by the City of Hastings and that its proposed path to the city makes Hastings Charter Township an integral part of the planned system. Carpenter began the assembly by addressing complaints he said he had received about the type of sewer system being planned. According to Carpenter, the proposed system will be a septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system, which involves the pumping away liquid waste and the use of a tank to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date. “For you as a resident, when you flush your toilet, you’re done with it,” he explained. “... The issue with the tank out in your yard is not anything that you have to deal with.” Carpenter said he is attempting to procure federal stimulus funds for construction of the Larry Stephens gives a brief summary of the project plan. planned system and that the project plan must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by July 1 to be considered for such monetary assistance. Stimulus moneys should fund between 20 to 25 percent of the cost of the planned system, he said, but the use of such federal aid would require that the system be constructed of American-made products and built by either unionized labor or workers paid prevailing wages, he said. Larry Stephens, founder and owner of Stephens Consulting Services, gave an overview of the project plan, saying that the estimated cost for the planned system is $5,206,416. The planned system is expected to cost $25,110 annually to operate, he said. According to Stephens, the special assessment districts created by the two township boards for the planned system consist of approximately 214 homes, 20 vacant properties and land owned by Waste Management. Each property within the districts will be subject to annual assessments based on the cost of the planned system, less any federal stimulus funds awarded for it, being financed for a 20-year period at an interest rate of 3.5 percent, he said. Describing each home as being representative of a residential equivalent unit (REU), Stephens explained that if no stimulus moneys are given for the planned system, the estimated annual assessment per REU is $1,562, with the expected annual assessment for the vacant properties being $460. Waste Management will be responsible for paying an annual assessment equal to the amount that 50 REUs would be charged, he said. Explaining the usage fees associated with the planned system, Stephens said that liquids entering the system will be metered and that customers of the system will be charged monthly fees based on the amount of such waste. A monthly fee of about $52 can be expected by customers who discharge approximately 150 gallons per day, he explained, adding that, regardless of the amount discharged, customers will always be responsible for a minimum monthly fee of between $22 and $24. Carpenter also spoke of the metering associated with the planned system, saying that customers would be allowed to have their plumbing routed so that water discharged from hoses, sprinklers and the like would bypass the meters. During the assembly, numerous attendees shared their thoughts on the planned system, with some saying that they were supportive of it and others saying that they were not. Leach Lake resident Mary Fisher said she was dissatisfied by the petitioning process used within Carlton Township to determine if enough support existed for the Carlton Township Board to legally pursue the planned system. Carpenter responded to Fisher, saying that the use of petitions in such matters is common practice and that future action involving both the planned system and the required gauging of public support also will be conducted with Brad Carpenter welcomes attendees to a joint meeting of Hastings Charter and Carlton townships. petitions. In an interview after the joint meeting, Carpenter explained that the special assessment district now within Carlton Township exists only to fund the engineering of the planned system. Before that district is modified to also fund construction of the planned system, bids received for such construction will be discussed at one or two Carlton Township board meetings, he said. After the bids are discussed in a public forum, petitions will be circulated to those within the district and, if there is enough support for the planned system to be constructed for an amount specified, the district will be modified accordingly, he added. Middle Lake resident Bill Redman said now is a good time for construction of the planned system. “I am 100 percent in favor of this system,” he explained. “If we don’t do it now, we are going to be forced, in time, to do this, whether we like it or not. We’re going to be forced to do this, and it’s going to cost us a heck of a lot more than they’re talking about right now.” Like Fisher, Patrick Hammond of Middle Lake said he also was dissatisfied with the petitioning process used to justify creation of special assessment districts for the project. As reported in the May 21 and June 18 editions of the Hastings Banner, Carpenter explained that DEQ requirements forced both the Hastings Charter and Carlton township boards to modify the original special assessment districts they had created to fund engineering of the planned system, leading to the inclusion of approximately 20 additional properties in the districts, some of which are located off of Leach and Middle lakes. As previously reported, Carpenter said that in order for the DEQ to allow the state to help fund the planned system, the additional properties must be part of the districts, regardless of whether owners of those properties want to utilize the planned system. At the June 15 meeting, Hammond said that owners of some of the additional properties did not have a fair opportunity to sign a petition for or against the planned system, since those owners did not know that they would be made to join the special assessment districts. John Lohrstorfer, legal counsel for Carlton Township, responded to Hammond’s comments, saying that while the owners of some properties that were later added to the special assessment districts might not have participated in the original petitioning process, they have been able and will continue to be able to participate in every aspect of the process that has followed since their inclusion. After the meeting, Carpenter elaborated on Lohrstorfer’s comments, saying that because of the way in which support for the planned system was determined — by the amount of land owned by those in the special assessment district and not simply by the number of people for or against the system — the lack of support for the system by the owners of the additional properties would not prevent progress toward construction of the system. During the portion of the joint meeting devoted to public comment, Carpenter read aloud two letters from area residents, including one from Leach Lake residents Steve and Barb Turkal in support of the system. “The sewer for Leach and Middle lakes is a necessary project that hopefully will be soon approved,” said Carpenter, reading the Turkal’s letter. “... Please move forward with this project for the sake of the lakes and those of us (who) own property on the lakes.” The other letter read aloud by Carpenter was from area residents John and Kathleen Crane who, according to what Carpenter read, object to the planned system for various reasons, including those pertaining to the country’s current economic recession and the possibility of the cost of the system not reflecting fully on the marketable price of the couple’s home. If enough support for the planned system exists, Carpenter said construction would begin in early 2010. Delton school board president resigns The resignation of Delton Kellogg Board of Education President Sandra Barker was announced at the board’s June 15 meeting. “In my 14 years as a member of the Delton Kellogg (Board of Education), I have had the great pleasure of working to improve the education of our community’s children,” said Vice President Sharon Boyle, reading aloud Barker’s letter of resignation. “... In recent years, this board has faced the insurmountable task of balancing an ever-shrinking budget, while attempting to provide quality of life for our staff and excellence in education for our students. The cuts we have made have ranged from disappointing to devastating. “The recent years’ decisions have been the hardest we’ve had to make, and the long hours of meetings and phone calls have taken time away from other interests and obligations,” she said. “Therefore, I must ask you to accept my resignation from the Delton Kellogg (Board), effective June 30.” In other business, the board voted unanimously to continue to employ high school teacher Jennifer Delaphiano through the 2009-10 school year. The board had voted at its April 29 meeting to lay off Delaphiano and 18 other teachers at the conclusion of the district’s current school year. Since the board’s April 29 meeting, three teachers, including Delaphiano, have been recalled from layoff Sandra Barker status, while one additional teacher also has been scheduled to be laid off. Attendees gather before the meetings are called to order. Supervisor Jim Brown explains the role of Hastings Charter Township as it relates to the planned sewer system. Jasperse recieves Red Rose Award, continued from page 1 Oscar deGoa (left), last year’s recipient of the local Rotary Club’s Red Rose Award, talks about his long-standing friendship with Dave Jasperse. A resolution to accept a $2,400,000 State Aid Note to be used for the district’s 2009-10 school year was adopted. In an interview after the meeting, Sheryl Downer, director of finance for Delton Kellogg, explained that school systems are only entitled to state aid for 11 months out of the year and that State Aid Notes often are used to help fund a district’s operating expenses for the month that it does not receive its otherwise regular funding from the state. The note for Delton Kellogg will be used during August and will have to be paid back one year from then, she said. While Downer said that the interest rate of the school’s note would be low, she added that the exact rate would not be known until August. Three of the school district’s teachers, Jennifer Bever, Connie Mollison and Julie Osgood, were hired by the board as tutors for the school’s summer reading program. Also during the meeting, Superintendent Cynthia Vujea read aloud “Nice Job” notes thanking the following individuals: Jill Methvin, Thang Nguyen, Patti Robinson, Mike Sparks, Sue Stonehouse, Aaron Tabor, Andy Tobias, Becky Tobias, Mike Wertman and Larry Wolthuis. Carl Schoessel (center) pokes good-natured fun at Dave Jasperse (right), while Dave Hatfield looks on. �Page 4 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Time for health care reform is now To the editor: Last week’s Banner opinion piece by Fred Jacobs on whether we are in a position to overhaul the nation’s health care system does a disservice to the debate. I contend, the time is now. President Bill Clinton’s mishandling of health care reform initiatives at the beginning of his first term and the feckless House and Senate Democrats in the aftermath, only perpetuated a program doomed to collapse. Throw in the GOP’s budget-busting Medicare prescription plan jammed through Congress and rubber-stamped by President George W. Bush, and, as President Barack Obama said, “we are facing a ticking time bomb.” If even half accurate, the current $2.5 trillion U.S. health care costs cited by the president exceeds the health care costs of any other country, both in real dollars and per capita. Yet, when compared to overall health, quality of life and longevity of life, we are no better than some Third World countries. As President Obama said, these costs are not sustainable, and the outcomes are not acceptable. The president took a bold, pragmatic stand saying that the hip replacement surgery his now-deceased grandmother received after being diagnosed as “terminal” was a non-sustainable model for health care. I cannot think of one other lawmaker ever making such a profound personal statement of truth. Members of both parties in the House and Senate have had years to float comprehensive health care proposals. Instead, fearful of losing campaign contributions, both have bowed to special-interest groups. Even knowing the Medicare prescription plan they foisted upon our senior citizens during the Bush regime will cost taxpayers over a trillion dollars in the upcoming years, they kicked the cost down the road for the next generation to pay. So, excuse me if I am less than concerned about Congress now being left out of the loop. Let them wait for this new president’s proposal, counter with their own, and then have a fair and lively debate. If we are to survive as a viable nation, we must defuse this ticking time bomb now. If we choose to wait, our health care system will be the death of us. Joe Lukasiewicz, Hastings Use other health care programs as models Last week, Fred Jacobs used the word “reinvent” in relation to the U.S. health care system in his editorial. That is typical of the incorrect way we have been taught to believe things need to be done. There is no more need for the USA to reinvent health care, than there is for the equally obsolete and broken General Motors to reinvent the wheel. If times got bad out at J-Ad, Fred wouldn’t consider reinventing the printing press. One of the first things Fred would do is take a look at how the most successful printing companies are succeeding. We have a sad history of skipping this step, assuming that since we are the greatest country in the entire world nobody else could be doing anything as well. The facts are otherwise. Part of the smokescreen put up by the lucrative medical profession is telling the public that they will lose the right to choose their doctor. This must be a bad thing because there are so many bad doctors out there we would be forced to use, right? What baloney. As an old veteran, I get to use the VA system. I didn’t tell them which doctor or nurse I wanted. They are great. My medical records are all up to date and stored on a computer. When I go to a lab or get some medication, the data is entered on my record. I never have to repeat my name, address, insurance company or lawyer’s phone number endlessly to somebody with a pencil. Why does the “private” medical system still use obsolete technology? Fred pointed out that Hillary Clinton tried to make health care available to all Americans (since Ronald Reagan hadn’t). Fred wants more time. It seems to me that our overpriced system has had 12 painful years to change and has been very happy collecting the enormous revenues, so far. How many more years do we need to feed this parasite? Since Medicare doesn’t cover me when I leave the U.S., I am forced to buy into the national health care system of Costa Rica. It costs me $66 a month because I am in the highest income bracket (it covers my family, too). Health care costs Costa Rica 15 percent of what the same services would cost in the U.S. Do you think we could learn anything by looking at their system? I had a medical emergency year before last and was taken in an ambulance to a nearby clinic for immediate care. There are two hospitals within less than an hour of our rural village. The ambulance driver stopped to see how I was doing two days later. The ambulance cost me a little bit more than a taxi. I carry the business card of the head of cardiology of the newest hospital that has all the latest bells and whistles. His card has his home phone number on it. My health care in Costa Rica includes dental care, but we have become friends with the dentist across the street from the hospital where the dental work is done. She charges us according to a government-regulated schedule. Everybody in Costa Rica seems to have nice teeth. Costa Rica does not have the best national health care system in the world. Do you know which country does? Do you think Fred knows? Do you know how to find out? Do you think the medical profession is going to tell you? Fred thinks we need to put the medical professionals in charge of our health care system. They have had plenty of time and money to change the system and have done nothing. Why would they suddenly take a pay cut? I recommend that you read “The Economic Case for Health Care Reform” by the President’s Council of Economic Advisors at (www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/CE A_Health_Care_Report.pdf) before you believe that the president has not provided enough details. It tells exactly where we stand in the world as to cost and quality. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Tom Wilkinson, Hastings Lights, camera, action — right here in Barry County The Michigan Economic Development Corp., which oversees the Michigan Film Office, could find themselves involved in one of Michigan’s fastest-growing new industries. With new tax incentives offered to filmmakers, communities throughout the state are courting film companies. So far it’s worked because the film industry has brought millions to Michigan’s economy through spending and jobs. Recently, I wrote a column about a film being considered for production in Lowell that could bring hundreds of jobs and upwards of $10 million in revenue to the area. Opportunities like the one in Lowell could be possible in locations throughout Barry County. After a cover photo for the Reminder didn’t pan out for the June 13 issue, staff got together to discuss other possible front-page photos. Staff writer Sandra Ponsetto had written a story on how local communities could entice filmmakers to area venues. It didn’t take long to decide to use that story and create a front-page photo. Our Maple Valley News reporter, Amy Jo Parish was directing an upcoming play at The Revue in Nashville, which happens to be close to the historic Putnam library. The teenage cast of “Flowers for Algernon” would be practicing that very afternoon. It didn’t take long after Amy Jo discussed the project with cast members Chris Eldridge, Brittany Snook, Amber Farnum, Dale White, Lynette King, Cameron Eldridge, Nick Smith, Chloe Babcock, Teri Goedert, Lindsey Fisher and Lizzie Smith to put the entire project together, picking out old-fashioned costumes, planning the scene and props and agreeing to a mock movie scene on the steps of the historic library. The library director was thrilled to provide the set. The Revue gladly offered costumes, props and the student actors so we could get a great photo. What first looked to be a big problem — coming up with a front-page photo at the last minute — came together extremely well. The process is indicative of the kind of cooperation and accommodation people throughout the county will offer. Plus, we have countless sites and landscapes available, from Central Auditorium in Hastings, the ethanol plant in Woodbury, from the Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and The Pines in Yankee Springs to the Gilmore Car Museum and the turn-of-the-century village found at Charlton Park. And there’s so many more — like the 4,000-seat Bob White Stadium in Middleville to the Dowling General Store and a great selection of small-town main streets, buildings such as the former library, numerous churches and museums all over the county. Country roads, meandering streams, hundreds of lakes, countless farms and an airport — just to name a few. The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hastings are working on potential film sites around the county. Kelly Cavanaugh, a summer intern for the city and MSU Extension, has been photographing and posting photos of sites in and around Hastings. The city has begun submitting photos of the historic Barry County Courthouse and some of its courtrooms as well as the Barry County Courts and Law Building, photos of the downtown business district, and area homes to post on the site. If area leaders get behind this project, it might not take long for Barry County to find itself “on screen” as part of a film produced at one of the area’s venues. With all the bad economic news, we need to be ready to take part of Michigan’s newest economic development project. According to some experts, the film incentives aren’t as lucrative to the state as one might expect. But to Barry County and its citizens, it could provide jobs for local building contractors, the food service industry and local retailers plus positions as film extras. The possibilities could be endless, coming at a time when we could use the boost. When you look at the film industry and what it could bring to Michigan, understand it’s not just the economics; the industry brings an excitement that could be crucial to our turn-around. If Michigan expects to see improvement any time soon, we must rule nothing out when it comes to economic development. Whether we add manufacturing, retailing or service businesses; it adds to our overall growth. Depending whose information you use, the state has lost upwards of 400,000 residents in the past 24 months. I would guess most of those residents left due to economic issues forcing them to look out of state for new opportunities. In a story that appeared in last week’s Reminder, Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said, “We don’t know what kind of impact being selected as a film location would have on Barry County or the City of Hastings. We don’t know what the effects of this would be. We might have to shut a street down while they film. What will their needs and requirements be? We just don’t know, but right now, I think it could be very positive and bring a lot of exposure to our community.” Could Barry County or any one of our special locations become the next film star? Who knows, only time will tell. But it’s imperative we’re ready and excited if the possibility presents itself. If the cooperation we witnessed recently in Nashville is any indication, all the film companies need to say is “Lights. Camera. Action,” and Barry County will be ready. Fred Jacobs, Vic e President, J-Ad Graphics Leaders are making wrong choices To the editor: I sure wish the Progressive Dems would clue in the rest of us just where we are going to end up. I hope the Progressive Dems put in print just what’s going to happen or I suppose they are in way over their heads and can’t head this buzz saw off. Our great-great grandkids are going to be fatally in debt, way over their heads. They will be waiting in line for health care – if they can find the time. The privileged will be getting the top operations and care. The great country we had in 1945 has gone the way of the Romans. Why? Just because the greedy did us in. I don’t trust the leaders of our country right now. The crooks in Congress are not punished. The people who rigged those loans are free to do more harm. The worst of all, in two years the situation of houses being foreclosed will be high. Our City of Hastings and county are spending money with no brains behind it. Seniority doesn’t matter in the Hastings school’s. Just who does Superintendent Rich Would cash for a ‘clunker’ seal the deal? Satterlee like the better? I would never vote a millage for the district as long as the head of the school board was there. I didn’t see any pictures of the board of education or wheels of the school at the picnic at Pleasantview in Dowling. Probably they had more important things to do or maybe they felt a little sheepish. More likely the sheepish. Salaries of school officials posted in The Grand Rapids Press sure make me sick. The salary for nine months’ work is outrageous, and then gripe if they spend some money for school startup for the kids. All principals could stand for reduction in pay. The head of lunch program had a golden goose there. He should pay for every meal each spring for the alumni banquet. The $12 meal is a great big price. Yes, he could still pay the help. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 5 Council proposes changes in parking violations and fines IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Library is amazing asset to community To the editor: We moved to Hastings about a year ago. One of the first things we did was sign up for library cards and join the Friends of the Library. We were amazed to find out that the Hastings Public Library was built without any local taxpayer money. All $5.2 million was donated by the people and companies in Hastings area. What an accomplishment. I have since been working, shelving books at the library two afternoons a week. I am still amazed at all the activities that area available in the library. There are things to do for all ages, from 3-year-olds to seniors. The afternoons I work at the library, the place is buzzing with activity. I see 3-year-olds at story time, teens and adults using the computers, and folks just reading the huge selection of magazines and newspapers. The library also has a very good genealogy area with volunteer help. This library is truly a valuable asset to the Hastings community. Jo Keller Hastings Questions about water bill go unanswered To the editor: I have a problem with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority and the local water board. I live in Delton and get both water and sewer from SBCSWA. There are only 64 customers. We have paid on our property taxes for the past 20 years to build this system. Then each quarter we get a bill. There are three charges on it WU - for water usage, S - for sewer charge, then there is a WB - called water base for $48. I have tried for the past eight months to get an answer as to what WB is for. I went to the water board and asked them to tell me what the WB $48 charge was for. The water board never answered me, but after I met with them, Mark Doster, administrator for SBCSWA sent me a letter stating the charges will remain in place. No explanation. I have read Ordinance No. 44, which governs the charges, and there is no WB charge, just sewer and water. I do not understand what this WB charge is for. However there might be an explanation, is it too much to ask what the $48 charge is for. I think the water board and SBCSWA have a duty to tell their customers why the charge is there. It cannot be a secret only known to them. I have two other issues with SBCSWA, but they concern me alone and I have to deal with them in another jurisdiction. I am asking for an explanation of the WB charge. I believe it is sad and very disappointing that elected officials of the water board do not feel they have to explain the WB $48 charge. Theresa McCormick Delton Leaders should oppose new state police headquarters To the editor: Last week, the Senate voted to stop the lease of the Michigan State Police headquarters. In the next election, the citizens of Michigan will hold us accountable for waste. As most of you know, I have been a longtime opponent to leasing the new MSP headquarters. It’s the wrong time, in the wrong place, and the state police do not want it. More than 200 state police of all ranks have contacted me and asked me to fight it. The colonel and those at the top had to go along with the idea or face losing their jobs. Now 100 troopers are slated to be laid off. We just spent millions of dollars training them, and other states are eager to hire them away. In the next budget year, more troopers and possibly thousands of other state workers may lose their jobs. Budgets will be drastically cut and many programs will suffer. We are currently leasing the MSP headquarters building at Michigan State University for a $1 a year. The developer told me he wants to tear down it down to make a parking unit for sporting events. MSU officials stated that they are not asking us to leave. The maintenance is only about $400,000 per year and we could easily stay there until 2030. Steve Wilson at Detroit TV 7 even filmed the inside of the building and reported it was fine for their needs. MSP will not be able to totally move out of the MSU building because the new headquarters is not big enough — not to mention all of the other problems: not enough parking, not enough room for mobilizations, warehouse, quartermaster, And the Emergency Operations Center cannot be housed there, either. More buildings will be needed. MSP personnel have a contract for paid parking, and we will have to pay even more. To lease this new building with all of the other costs it could easily be over $5 million a year, and we still need to buy all the furnishings and computers. In the time of war or terrorism, the MSP headquarters is supposed to become the center of Michigan Homeland Security. In my FBI training, we were taught that you would never put that sort of facility in the middle of a large city; certainly not the capitol city. Someday when the state is in much better shape, the headquarters can be built on land we already own (with no floodplain problems). It can be put out for competitive bid to all developers and then bonds sold for financing with the most frugal deal for the taxpayers. The way it is currently leased is what makes this entire situation a huge “boondoggle” that taxpayers won’t soon forget. We cannot justify to taxpayers the leasing of this building. In January, I asked the state attorney general for legal advice on ending the lease and have delivered that letter to other state representatives. Other contract attorneys also had advised the same. We can end the contract, and there is precedent. It has been done before with other buildings. Even the developer said in the Lansing State Journal that he has always known the state can end the lease. A developer came to my office and said, “I want to be your friend,” “I help out both sides,” “I even maxed out to Romney.” Other people have come to my office and urged me to stop being so vocal about the headquarters. I have told my fellow representatives that we will face many pressures trying to persuade us to go ahead and spend money to lease the headquarters. I urged them to face the decision with integrity and courage. The citizens of Michigan will hold us accountable. In a bi-partisan vote, the Senate voted no on funding the MSP headquarters. The media will be watching and reporting on us. The story of this building has been widely reported from Detroit to Traverse City and even the Chicago Tribune. I urged my fellow representatives to vote for the troopers and the people of Michigan, to vote no on the lease of the MSP headquarters. It has become known as Michigan’s “Bridge To Nowhere.” by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council held a first reading of an ordinance to create a progressive fine schedule for overtime parking (more than two hours) in non-metered parking areas within the downtown business district, as recommended by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Parking Task Force. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that amending the ordinance also would allow the city to change the schedule of violations and fines through a resolution rather than through an ordinance. “Currently (parking violation fines) are set in the code, which makes it pretty cumbersome to change them. So, Ordinance 445 simply allows us to change and to establish a change or through a resolution annually if you wish, or as frequently as you wish,” said Mansfield. “Then, in the future, we would propose, initially, to re-adopt the existing schedule of violations and fines so we that we have something to go on ... then we would propose adopting the schedule of fines that is outlined in the memorandum that you have tonight. This is the schedule of fines that were proposed by the DDA.” If approved after a second reading and public hearing, according to the amended ordinance, the first ticket for a parking violation would be free. If paid within 10 days, the fine for second ticket would be $5, third ticket $10, fourth ticket $25, fifth or more ticket $50. After 10 days (but less than 29 days after the ticket was issued), the fines would double. If paid 29 days or later after the violation, fines would be tripled. Fines for parking in a handicapped space without a permit is set at $75 if paid within 10 days of the violation, $85, if 10 to 28 days afterward, and $95 if paid more than 29 days or later. If a vehicle (or license plate) is without a ticket for six months, the next fine would start at $5, regardless of how many violations had previously accumulated. If they continue to violate the parking ordinances, the fines would be increased, up to $50, if paid on time. “Not only did we talk to merchants, but we also talked to some offenders, and they tell us that this is probably a good way to get them to quit,” said Mansfield. “The first ticket is free, so we feel that for visitors, they will be able to come to the city and find that there are these parking time limits and we’ll distribute a map, hopefully, with the tickets — give them some information — so they are not subject to the ticket and promote visitors. So, after the first free ticket, they will be aware that there are some lots around the city they can use. They will be aware of the two-hour time limits and, hopefully, it will be an educational process. And, hopefully, we’ll get what we need — a turnover in parking spaces — and visitors will get what they need, which is a place to park.” In other business, the council: • Approved a request from the owner of The Hanger, a clothing store on North Michigan Street, to place chairs, planters and a sign on the sidewalk in front of the business. • Approved a resolution amending the operating budget for the administrative services by increasing its allocation $19,315 for a total of $1,408,729 to balance the budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year to cover unexpectedly higher expenditures for public utilities and repairs to the buildings and grounds at City Hall and the allocation of fringe benefits. KIK, continued from page 1 Township, in part because Barry Township “can’t afford the sheriff’s services.” In one of several notes Kik left behind, Leaf recalled him mentioning a “fight for the department,” but said no such fight was taking place. Leaf said he had no intention of trying to have Kik removed and had been looking forward to working more with “such a qualified officer.” He called the anonymous letter “dirty politics,” attempting to put him in a bad light. Leaf said he greatly appreciates the role of a police chief as someone who knows and understands the community. Kahler said there were some “personnel issues” they had planned to discuss with Kik, but he would not go into the details of these issues. He said the board was not going to COUNTY WIDE YARD SALE & SWAP MEET Saturday, June 27 CHARLTON PARK 9am to 3pm Hastings, MI FREE Public Admission Call Deb to reserve your space 269-945-3775 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. UPCOMING EVENTS 27th Annual Veterans BBQ-July 4, 11:30-5:00 38th Annual Gas & Steam Show-July 10, 11, 12 Civil War Muster-July 18-19 THISS AUTO Village, Museum & Recreation Area 07523711 You Can’t Be Hip… Without the Hop! Call 945-9554 for more information. Friday, June 26, 2009 6-9 P.M. Live Music Corner of State St. & Jefferson St. K.A. Mueller Accounting Gilmore Jewelers 102 East State Street Professional, Personal & Economical Business Accounting, Planning and Consulting Services. John Crane Photography Over 50 Years of Accounting, Tax and Managment Experience working for you. 221 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone: (269) 945-3547 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia Phone: (616) 891-2507 77536069 (Please Note Time Change) Downtown Hastings AIR CONDITIONING By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77535976 Satisfaction Guaranteed! Larry Lane Painting Hastings City Hall Michigan Avenue Robert R. Garcia Sculpture Rest & Reflection Area “Storm” Christyl Burnett Pottery The Walldorff Ballroom A “ ffordable Elegance located in downtown Hastings” Banquets & Catering Please call Brenda Brinks, Event Coordinator at 269-945-4400 06693007 Jami’s Crafts 130 East State Street Dona Olsen Painting Jefferson Street Gallery 205 South Jefferson Gallery Artists All Media Lady Peddler 142 East State Street Jill Turner Fiber Art State Grounds Coffee House 108 East State Street Cherie Den Boer Painting The Hanger 188 North Michigan Susan Prill Millinery Live Music: Tony LaJoye at State Grounds & Hurry the Jug at State St. & Jefferson St. 77536015 Recharge & Repair A Specialty Save $$ Hastings Ace Hardware 111 East State Street Hastings Public Library 227 East State Street Hastings “Stay Cool” CRAFTERS WELCOME 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org Displays at … “Your repair dollars go further at” remove Kik from his post. Vendor Space (15x30) - $10 each Rep. Rick Jones, Grand Ledge District 71 “ S t r etchi n g ” • Amended the list of approved depositories for the City of Hastings to include Wolverine Bank, which is headquartered in Midland. Hastings Clerk and Treasurer Tom Emery recommended the addition as part of the city’s continuing efforts to enhance its investment security through “institutional diversity.” • Awarded Lakeland Asphalt Corporation a bid for paving North Street for the estimated cost of $21,535, as recommended by Hastings Department of Public Service Director Tim Girrbach. • Approved an agreement with Consumers Energy for the installation of gas and electrical service to the booster station in Bob King park at a cost of $10,852 and reduce the construction contract with TerHorst Rinzema $10,400 for the booster station. • Discussed and approved a grant application for funding to support construction of a new Hastings fire station, However, Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris noted that the grant was “not a good fit,” and it was unlikely the city would be awarded any funds. • Adopted a resolution approving the final project plan for sewer service to Leach and Middle lakes in Carlton and Hastings Charter townships. (See full story in this edition of The Hastings Banner). • By a 6-3 vote, tentatively approved a land-swap concept for the city-owned library in exchange for six county-owned lots, subject to formal approval by the county board and the resolution of issues identified by the city attorney. Trustees Don Bowers, David Jasperse and Brenda McNabb-Stange cast the dissenting votes. (See full story in this issue.) �Page 6 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Candidates file for Middleville election Two people have filed for three vacant Middleville Village Council seats, while four are vying for the single two-year council Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 president opening in its September election The six candidates filed by the 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday, June 23. Filing for the position of council president were Robert Klinge, David Newman, Daniel Parker and Charles Pullen. Seeking the trustee positions were Joyce E. Lutz and Susan V. Reyff. Current Village President Lon Myers did not seek re-election. Pullen and Parker are current trustees. The election will be Tuesday, Sept. 8. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Bayard Edwin Richardson, III Julia K. Fox William T. Ulrich 77535917 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 28 - Baptism. Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5 p.m. Summer Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Cedar Creek. Friday - 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; 9 a.m. Schwan’s Truckload Sale; 12 p.m. Office Closes at Noon; 5:30 p.m. Youth Whitecaps Game. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS - Bayard "Dick" Edwin Richardson, III, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 10, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Dick was born in Grand Rapids, on March 9, 1947, the son of the late Bayard Edwin and Lillian Beatrice Richardson II. He was raised in the Kalamazoo and Clearwater, Florida areas where he attended school. Dick served his country in the U.S. Army as a PFC from 1968 to 1970. During his time in the Army he was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campiagn Medal. He is a lifelong member of the Nashville VFW post 8260. Dick was the husband of Nancy Jo (Meston) Richardson. The couple was married on October 6, 1979 in Hastings. Dick and Nancy began their lives together in the Kalamazoo area, but relocated to the Hastings area almost 28 years ago to raise their family together. They have been married almost 30 years. He originally began his working career as a tool and die maker which he did for several years. For 14 years Dick climbed tall towers to install and repair equipment for the communications' industry. His last job, he was employed as a glazier, for Vos Glass, installing windows and doors for the residential business. Dick loved the outdoors, enjoying fly fishing with his cousin Greg and spending time with his family boating on Lake Michigan. He also loved to travel. Along with his beloved wife, Nancy, the couple has travelled all over the United States, and just recently enjoyed a trip to Big Cedar in Missouri. A large part of Dick's life was participating in Scouting where he served as an Assistant Scout Leader for over 20 years. He remained active in Scouting even after his children had moved on. Every month Dick would help supervise and assist on the weekend Scouting trip. These adventures took the troop all over MI, hiking and backpacking. He was also involved in the Venture Scouts; a group of Scouts which travelled around the country hiking, exploring caves, and climbing. The highlight of the year for Dick was the annual Day Scout Camp, which rallied Scouting troops from all over the area, for a day of fun and adventure in the Hastings area. Dick is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, two daughters, Nicole Marie Richardson and Elizabeth Worline (Richardson), three sons Joshua Allen Richardson, Lester Richardson and Douglas Mench (Mindy), three sisters, Barbara (Paul) Romig (Richardson), Phyllis (Tom) O'Keefe (Richardson), Elise Richardson, and two brothers, Bill (Sue) Richardson, and George (Cathy) Richardson. He is also survived by five grandchildren, many neices, nephews, and cousins. He was preceeded in death by his brother Jimmy Richardson, and both his parents A celebration of Dick's life will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009 from 5 to 7pm. at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish with Pastor Randall Bertrand officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For more information please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net William T. (Bill) Ulrich memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 1-4 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. The memorial will be held at the home of Peter and Victoria Saucier, 297 133rd Ave., Wayland, MI. Need directions call 269792-9470 or 269-948-4179. DELTON - Julia K. Fox age 65 of Delton, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2009 at her residence. Born July 28, 1943 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John C. and Margaret E. (Cole) Vincent. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. Julia was married on August 5, 1961 to Charles A. Fox. She worked at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for more than 25 years. She also worked for Foremost Insurance Company for a few years. She loved her Lord and was always faithful in taking the time to pray for her family and friends, she read her Bible and daily devotionals. Julia loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a devoted fan of their academics and sports. She enjoyed spending time at her home on Wall Lake where she was instrumental in organizing the annual 4th of July boat parade. She and her husband have spent several winters in Florida, boating and enjoying friends and family. She was a devoted mother and always attended her children's sporting and band activities. In the 1980's she was the president of the Hastings Band Boosters. Julia is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Charles; sons, C. Brent and Tracy Fox; Gregory and Connie Fox, Michael and Sandi Fox; her daughter, Kimberly Smith; grandchildren, Adam and Christopher Fox, Meghan and Benjamin Fox, Alexandra Fox, Hunter, Rachel and Wyatt Smith; three brothers; one sister, many nieces and nephews, and several dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and a sister. Memorial contributions can be made to Julia Fox Grandchildren Fund at Hastings City Bank. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Asa Charles Randall III HASTINGS - Asa Charles Randall II, age 81, of Hastings passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1927 in Ionia, the son of Asa Charles and Ruby (Shattuck) Carpenter. Asa attended Hastings High School. He worked for the City of Battle Creek. He also worked for the Barry County Animal Control, and other various jobs. When he was younger he was a motorcycle enthusiast. Asa had a good heart and liked helping people. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Asa is survived by his children, Asa (Sue) Randall of Hastings, Terry Randall of Hastings, Jean (Tom) Rone of Caledonia, and Jane Jones of Charlotte. He also had three adopted children, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His brother Carl and sister Alice. A military service will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 11:00am at Ft. Custer National Cemetery 15501 Dickman Rd. Augusta, MI. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Kelley E. Orbeck DOWLING - Kelley E. Orbeck, of Dowling, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning. Kelley was born on August 3, 1971, the daughter of Dan Ellard and Jan Tamminga, both of Delton. Kelley also leaves behind a son Jordan Dye of Delton, and a daughter Skylar Orbeck of Battle Creek, four younger brothers: Joey Etts, Jessey Ellard, Brandeyn Ellard and Taylor Ellard all of Delton, as well as numerous extended family members. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiated. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. To view or sign Kelley's online guest book, please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com Stewart Jack Brownell Stewart Jack Brownell, age 85 passed away Wednesday June 17, 2009 at Thornapple Manor where he was a resident. Stewart was born November 5, 1923 in Plainwell, MI to Stewart and Winifred (Kitzmiller) Brownell. He married Selma J. Moe in Hastings in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 2004. He retired from E.W. Bliss after working there for 30 years, then went back to work for several years after. He also was a carpenter, built several water towers, remodeled and built homes in the area. He was a very hard working and quiet person and people admired him for his sense of humor and being easy to get along with. Stewart was survived by his daughter, Kathy Purdun and son, Michael Brownell; five grandchildren, Michael Wright, Tricia Eldred, Rod Purdun, Ron Purdun and Karen Middlemiss; nine great grandchildren, Justin Purdun, Alex Randall, Ashley Purdun, Shelby Purdun, Chelsea Eldred, Mitchell Eldred, Abigail Wright, Hannah Wright, Collin Wright, Cory Middlemiss, and Shaun Middlemiss; one brother, Stanley Brownell and sister, Jean Erway. Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Brownell and sister, Margaret Lord. Stewart’s family has entrusted their needs to Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Services took place at Bible Missionary Church located on East Marshall Street in Hastings on Friday, June 19, 2009 with Rev Lyndell Day officiating. According to his wishes cremation will take place after the services. For those who wish memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Missionary Church. Please share a memory with Stewart’s family at www.lauerfh.com. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 7 Tight budget approved for the 2009-10 TK school year Social News tions for the school district, presented the amendments to the general, athletic, food service and public library funds. Amounts were adjusted slightly with the athletic fund receiving $23,571 more than the $627,645 originally budgeted, for a total of $651,216. The food service fund received $2,549 more than the $1,033,671 originally budgeted, for a Newborn Babies GIRL, Matea Avalon, born at Bronson Hospital on June 5, 2009 at 8:46 p.m. to Dustin and Kai C. Worm of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 6.8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Arianna Iris, born at Pennock Hospital on June 8, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. to Sara Olin and Curtiss Brown of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ashlyn Elise, born at Pennock Hospital on June 8, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. to Shawn Frizzell and Kristy Moralez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Geigers to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Randy and Sharon Geiger will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary on June 30, 2009. Come celebrate with us on Saturday, June 27 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene located at 1716 N. Broadway in Hastings from 1 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please, just your company. TWINS, Willow Hope and Wade Howard, born at Pennock Hospital on June 9, 2009 to Nora Eves and Scott Schantz of Hastings. Willow was born at 3:24 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. Wade was born at 3:33 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. GIRL, McKenna Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 2009 at 5:15 a.m. to Caitlin Veldkamp and Michael Reitz of Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Area Obituaries Leo Edwin Mazurek WOODLAND - Leo Edwin Mazurek, aged 78, of Woodland, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday evening, June 18, 2009 at Northview Manor in Grand Rapids. Leo was born to John and Frances (Horcica) Mazurek on December 29, 1930 in Holt. He graduated from Holt High School in 1949. Leo enlisted in the US Army in 1951, and served as a cook at Camp Gordon, Georgia. He transferred to the Army Reserves in 1953, and was honorably discharged in 1957. On June 8, 1957, Leo married Jeralee Euper and together they made their home on the Euper family farm in Woodland where they raised their two sons, Loren and Lynn. They remained on the farm until 2002. They were building their new home on Carlton Center Road, when Leo suffered a debilitating stroke. Leo had retired from Oldsmobile in 1982 after a 32 career as an electrician. He had also been a life-long farmer and enjoyed working the farm with his boys. Leo was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved picking morels. He also enjoyed being involved with maple syrup production with his son, Lynn. Leo was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. We will forever miss him and treasure the memories we have. Leo is survived by Jeralee, his loving wife of 52 years; sons, Loren and Lisa Mazurek, and Lynn and Rebecca Mazurek, both of Woodland; grandchildren, Harrison Theodore, Aundrea Marie, Kyler May-Anne, Abigayle Roselynn, and Samuel Walter; special nephew, Bill (Betty) Mazurek of St. Louis, MI; great nieces, Katrinna Hedrick and Kendra (Rich) Overla, along with their children, Kirstan, Karly, Jayce, and Jenna. Leo and Jeralee raised Bill through his high school years, and were amazing grandparents to Katrinna and Kendra. Leo is also survived by his sisters, Emily Krumm of Eaton Rapids, and Mary (Wesley) Mitchell of Lansing; brother, Richard (Joy) Mazurek of St. Johns; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Joseph, John, Henry, and Carl; and sisters, Helen and Laura. The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Monday, June 22, 2009 with Rev. Jim Fox and Rev. Glenn Wegner officiating. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Fire Department, or the Woodland United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund. The family welcomes messages and memories at www.koopsfc.com. total of $1,036, 220. The public library fund was reduced from the $46,970 originally estimated to $42,416. This savings of $4,554 was possible due to shortening summer hours and lower salary costs. The board approved the amendments unanimously. During a public hearing on the 2009-10 budget at the beginning of the meeting, Marcy was very clear that the district remains uncertain about how possible state budget cuts may impact the local district. The budget for the coming school year has been cut by more than $1 million in anticipation of tough economic conditions. The district is anticipating per-pupil state aid in the amount of $7,316, which is the same as last year. Marcy said that the state is anticipating taking $370 from each pupil, but that at least for this year, those funds will be replaced by federal stimulus money. The administration held nine meetings with staff members across the district regarding the budget. The retirement rate shows a .4 percent increase and there is a slight decrease in the insurance rates. A large part of the savings for the coming year is the retirement of nine teachers and two support staff members. Only three teachers will be replaced this year. The non-homestead tax rate will be 18 mills. The district is anticipating no change in enrollment. At the current time there is even a waiting list for the Young Fives class for Schools of Choice applicants. No new Schools of Choice applications are being taken. The district is holding some openings for local students which, if not taken, may be offered to families on the Schools of Choice waiting list. There will be some reduction in the state categorical funding for “at-risk,” Great Beginnings and vocational education. The district also will be providing its own food service and will not be contracting with Chartwells. The total for the 2009-10 budget is $25,679,124. Looking at the athletic portion of next year’s budget, savings were made in several areas, including uniforms and equipment. It is reduced from last year because of one less home game. The revenue for the coming year is $619,005, but expenditures are anticipated to be $643,120. The food service fund revenue is anticipated to be $1,029,400, within expenditures of $1,002,816. Marcy said she anticipates that more students will take advantage of the new cafeterias at Lee and McFall elementary schools. Last year, due to construction, more students brought lunch from home until the cafeteria spaces reopened. The district will be running its own food service program not contracting through Chartwells. Public library revenues are anticipated to be $44,734 which is more than the $43,426 in expenditures, but Marcy said she believes this could be an area impacted by state cutbacks. The district will add $44,734 from its fund balance to meet these funds. The total appropriated in the coming year is $1,689,362 for the athletic, food service and public library funds. The breakdown of the 2009-10 budget is as follows: Revenue — federal, $1,083,609; state, $21,017,967; Kent Intermediate School District, $1,443,527; and local $2,134,019; total revenue Hesham Khalid Al-Khamis, Milford and Emily Dawne Smith, Hastings. Richard Thomas William Morgan, Nashville and Destiny Lynn Fulford, Nashville. Jeremy Carl Shade, Shelbyville and Tori Laverne Ritchie, Shelbyville. Umair Muhammad Syed, Sindh, Pakistan and Kristin Marie Pufpaff, Nashville. Patrick Ryan Terry, Hastings and Carisa Ann Sayer, Hastings. Caryle Jay Westendorp, Nashville and Lindsey Marie Bowerman, Quincy. Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of North Broadway and West State Road Tuesday, June 23. The 2:31 p.m. crash occurred when a southbound vehicle driven by Robert DeMond, 26, of Hastings turned eastbound onto West State Road into the path of a northbound vehicle being driven by Lewis Bolton 62, also from Hastings. NOTICE Beauti Control Judy Zaagsma (616) 990-7135 The AVON Marianne Krupp (616) 366-8093 Celebrating Home Mollee Jensen (616) 891-7626 PartyLite Georga Carpenter (616) 443-2788 Pampered Chef Vicky Jiles (269) 945-5164 Tastefully Simple Jane Ward (269) 838-5069 77528605 Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities. Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund. Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. 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The collision flipped the DeMond vehicle on to its side. Mercy Ambulance transported DeMond and a passenger (Carol Bolton from Bolton’s vehicle to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Lewis Bolton sought treatment on his own. Trolley On Over STOP & SHOP The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 23, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. TAILORING A GIFT Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time. of $25,679,124 The fund balance as of July 1 is $3,947,688, totaling $29,626,812 in available funds. Expenditures for 2009-10 are as follows: Instruction — basic programs: $13,449,937; added needs, $2,269,623; supporting services, pupil, $1,628,447; instructional, $1,274,358; general administration, $441,411; school administration, $1,371,073; business services, $516,200; operations and maintenance, $2,730,644; pupil transportation, $1,943,534; other, $173,760, community services, $277,266; and outgoing transfers: $500,000. This is a total appropriation of $26,576,253. The fund balance of 11.7 percent is within the recommended amount but is less than previously set aside. In addition, supply costs were cut by 10 percent throughout the district. In other business, the board approved contracts to provide consistent signs for the high school once construction is completed. The $26,710 cost comes from the 2007 construction bond fund. The board also had an opportunity to celebrate, on his next to last day as an employee of the district, the service of outgoing McFall Principal Bill Rich. He received a small gift and lots of hugs and handshakes. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. in Room 1616 of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Marriage Rollover accident sends Licenses driver, passenger to hospital • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education met in a special meeting June 22 to approve amendments for the 2008-09 school year and the budget for the 2009-10 school year. The new budget will take effect July 1. Chris Marcy, director of finance and opera- FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS �Page 8 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Depot Complex will be open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. An ice cream social will be held Sunday. At the Freight House, the entire range of graduation pictures will be on display with the Class of 1959 featured in the honor spot. Also on display will be diplomas, school souvenirs, even a graduation dress and photos of the teenage owner wearing it. The genealogy rooms also will be open to visitors. The genealogy room is open each Monday by 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Art in the Park is coming on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dozens of booths filled with crafty or artsy items. One can find aprons, rugs, books, yard art, homecrafted furniture, art for the walls, jewelry and more. There will be several food booths and plenty of cool drinks. A full slate of free entertainment will be on the stage. Come sit in the shade, enjoy the food and watch the entertainers. Service groups man most of the food concessions. Fourth Avenue will be blocked off for vehicles belonging to some of the ven- dors. Others park on designated lots elsewhere. A few enterprising neighbors rent spots for a nominal fee. The Lake Odessa Fair is coming but it will be the second week of July. In addition to the long-term residents of Johnson Street listed last week, the adjacent Beardsley house on Fourth Avenue was home to generations one, two, four and five for more than 30 years with residents Beardsley, Goodrich and DuMond. Also backyard neighbors, the Ericksons have resided in the same house for more than 50 years. Again, three generations have lived in that house. Next door, the Baker home housed Mrs. Laura, son Lee and wife Beth, grandson Joe, his son Joe Jr. with wife and infant child. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission is sponsoring a series of Thursday night concerts called “Rock the Park.” It is wise to bring lawn chairs for comfort. Snacks are available on site. On Saturday, there will be a free live country music concert at Alice Springs Campground south of Ionia. There is no river nearby so it should be dry. The flooding at Ionia on last weekend really made the news. Bernice Hamp had a phone call from her cousin Cheryl Normington in Colorado after Cheryl saw the story on tv about the Ionia incident with 1,000 cars flooded on the parking lot south of the Grand River. In the July issue of Guideposts magazine there is a brief story toward the back pages which mentions Dutton, Montana and its annual celebration, complete with fireworks. This year’s chairman of Dutton Fun Days is Bill Habel whose mother has been a pen pal of Elaine Garlock for several decades. Bill follows his father Arthur Mabel as chairman of the gala event. His sister, Kathy and husband Fred Richardson for two years were teachers in the International School in Jakarta, Indonesia, whose directors were Bonnie and Larry Balli, daughter and son-in-law of Don and Adie Eckman. The Thursday morning free movies continue at the Ionia Theater, thanks to the Ionia County Historical Society. The same society has an open house each Sunday afternoon in summer at the Blanchard House on East Main Street, Ionia. Ionia has Music on the Green each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with the Ionia/Maple Valley band performing. Lowell has weekly concerts, the Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert at the Riverwalk Plaza in downtown Lowell at 7 p.m. On Saturday, June 27, Rolling Thunder will be at the village park with its impressive reading of the Endurine Freedom and list of casualties in the Middle East from 12:30 to 5 p.m. KBS researcher awarded $630,000 invasive species grant from NSF With exotic invaders such as garlic mustard plants threatening Michigan forest ecosystems and purple loosestrife crowding out native cattails in wetlands, improving the ability to predict and prevent damaging plant invasions is the aim of a unique research initiative spearheaded by a Michigan State University researcher. Jennifer Lau, an MSU plant evolutionary ecologist with the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES), won a four-year, $630,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore how genetic variation in native and nonnative plant species affects biological invasions. The research will focus on two common annual plants in the California coast range. The non-native burclover Medicago polymorpha is a shallow-rooted legume that can become invasive. The other is a closely related non-invasive native, Lotus wranglianus, also known as Chilean bird’s-foot trefoil. Both plants are important in agriculture and natural ecosystems as forage and cover crops. Lau contends that applying community genetics to invasion biology provides a broader understanding about what’s happening when different genotypes interact with a common environment. “There is a tremendous amount of variation between individuals of a single species in traits that influence survival in different environments,” Lau said. “For example, plants introduced to Michigan from warmer regions may have limited cold tolerance and, as a result, may not become invasive. However, a plant of the same species that came from the northern area of the species’range is likely adapted to cooler temperatures. That plant may be able to survive cold winters and successfully invade. Similarly, genotypes of native plants may vary in their ability to resist invasion and/or coexist with invaders.” A common plant invader in Michigan is garlic mustard, an invasive species that threatens the state’s woodlands. Many land managers consider it to be one of the most potentially harmful and difficult to control invasive plants in the region. “We’re still trying to figure out what garlic mustard does, but it basically takes over an entire forest understory, compromising biodiversity and forest health,” Lau said. “It somehow becomes a monoculture, crowding out forest understory natives such as jack-in-the-pulpit, trillium and trout lilies. I’m hopeful this research will shed more light on situations like this. My bet is that a successful invasion depends on the match between the genotype that happens to make it to the area and the other organisms that are already in that community and the climate and soil conditions of the habitat.” A more complete understanding of the invasion process may help prevent future adverse invasions and also may aid in ensuring the success of intentional introductions for production agriculture or biological control. “This topic is both timely and important,” said MAES Director Steve Pueppke. “Such linkages between genetic variation and ecological processes were relatively unknown even five years ago. The results of this study will have important implications for both basic and applied ecology.” The research also will provide opportunities for training high school students in large-scale ecological field research at KBS. Lau and a graduate student will partner with teachers in the National Science Foundation-funded K-12 program at KBS to create curricula focused on biological invasions. Those will include a general introduction to biological invasions and community ecology, suggested field experiments on the community consequences of invasions and a brief statistical tutorial. Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Mother’s rehab care seems inadequate Dear Annie: After a botched operation left her bedridden for months, my mother has to relearn to walk. My father, a loving but controlling person, didn’t want to put her into a rehab facility where she would be pushed to get well. Instead, he placed her in a nearby nursing home. Most of the patients in the home are in wheelchairs or in their beds. The staff gives Mom physical therapy four days a week, but they don’t have a lot of equipment or expertise in rehab. Long story short, Mom is not making progress. She’s getting depressed, and it looks like she’ll live the rest of her life in the home. My siblings who live in the area defer to my father, and I can’t get the doctors to do a thing. My mother has her full mental faculties, and I think if the doctors could talk to her alone, without Dad around, and explain that she needs to go somewhere else, she would do it. And if they would spell it out for Dad, he might be okay with it, too. Right now, it’s all about keeping him calm instead of getting her well. I don’t want my mother to spend the next 20 years in a nursing home because we missed the opportunity to get her the aggressive therapy she needs. What can I do? — Concerned Daughter Dear Daughter: You may not be completely informed of the reasons behind the choices being made. Many nursing homes have quite competent rehab facilities, and it’s possible your mother is, in fact, getting the best care available to her. Set up a conference call with your siblings, and find out what is really going on. You also can leave a message for the doctor explaining your concerns in detail. Enlist your siblings’ support to approach your father, calmly and with love, to clarify why a different program could be more beneficial. Surely he wants Mom to make as complete a recovery as possible. Bouquet, garter toss should be adults only Dear Annie: I recently attended the wedding of a friend’s son. It was a beautiful affair. However, I was disappointed to see that 8and 10-year-old children were permitted to stand with the single men and women waiting to catch the bouquet and garter. I encouraged my son’s girlfriend to try to catch the bouquet, but the children stood in front of the adults, who could not push forward for fear of knocking down the kids. Tradition says those who catch these items are the next to be married. I don’t think 10year-olds should participate. What do you say? — Perplexed in Pittsburgh Dear Pittsburgh: It is not appropriate for young children to participate in these customs. (The “winners” also customarily dance with each other, which can be awkward when a 30year-old woman catches the bouquet and must dance with a 9-year-old garter catcher.) Many bridal couples, however, have no objection. Those who do should announce that the tossing is limited to adults 18 and over. Eviction is touchy legal matter Dear Annie: As an attorney, I believe you should have added a caveat to your advice to “Not Their Mother,” whose brother-in-law and his girlfriend are living in their home as tenants. Whether paying rent or not, tenants must be served with a notice of eviction and most likely will have 30 days to vacate. Throwing them out without the notice of eviction and simply changing the locks could bring the homeowners a lot of legal trouble they probably don’t want. I would also advise against packing the couple’s bags or placing any of their belongings outside. Landlord/tenant laws vary from state to state, but I feel comfortable in offering that type of advice in a general sense. — Wendy Gantos, Esq. Dear Wendy Gantos: We appreciate the legal advice. Every state is different, and we do not know the details of this particular rental situation, but better safe than sorry. Job offer turned out to be a huge scam 77535961 Dear Annie: I recently lost my job of 13 years. While checking out various employment listings, I came across a work-at-home position. I did a quick Google search and found that the company had several locations throughout the eastern portion of the country, all with what seemed to be actual addresses and phone numbers, so I thought the job would be okay to accept. As it turned out, the whole thing was nothing but a huge scam, and I got sucked right into it. The job involved cashing money orders from the company’s customers and then wiring it to Canada. As a result of all the money orders having been counterfeit, I am on the hook to my bank for nearly $25,000. I surfed the Internet looking for some sort of victim’s assistance and have been unable to find what I need. I turned the whole matter over to the FBI, and when I called them back a few days later, I was told it would be at least a month before an agent assigned to the case would contact me. Can you please help me locate some sort of assistance program to help me pay back all that money to the bank? — Stepped in It in California Dear California: Although you were on the wrong end of this scam, you are also a victim. Consider contacting the National Center for Victims of Crime (ncvc.org) at 1-800-FYICALL (1-800-394-2255), as well as a bankruptcy lawyer who might help you find a way out of this mess. It also wouldn’t hurt to talk to someone at your bank about whether a type of deferred payment can be worked out while you wait for the FBI to get around to your case. Your situation should serve as a warning to others. When something seems too good to be true, it generally is. Wife worries that husband is addicted Dear Annie: Because of a severe, chronic back condition, my husband has been on prescription Oxycodone for about a year. He’s a loving husband and father and has an excellent job. I am concerned that he may be addicted. He says he’s dependent, but not addicted. Is there a difference? He says that dependence is a legitimate medical condition that requires you to take the medication as prescribed. An addiction is medication purchased on the street and taken for the “high.” Admittedly, the medication has helped him immensely. He’s tried other treatments, including surgery, but only the pills seem to help. He allows me to monitor his dosage and takes no more than what is prescribed. But this medication has such a stigma associated with it. Is he a functional addict, or is my concern misplaced? — His Wife Dear Wife: An addiction is when the psychological need, no matter how the drug is obtained, is greater than the medical requirement for it. Your husband is legitimately dependent on this medication for pain relief, and he is taking it appropriately. He may develop a tolerance for the dosage, but as long as it doesn’t interfere with his job or his family life, and he follows his doctor’s orders, we wouldn’t be overly concerned. Foster parenting can be answer for some Dear Annie: My wife and I had fertility problems for a few years, but after several procedures, tests and adventures, we became pregnant and now have a beautiful 2-monthold son. I am a social worker, and my main objective is to find adoptive homes for foster children. I myself was adopted, and now I help other people complete their families through adoption. We do not discriminate against adoptive families due to age, but if an older couple is having difficulty adopting, I hope they will check into becoming foster parents through their local state agency or private agencies. There are so many children in foster care who need permanent homes. — Louisville, Ky. Dear Louisville: Thank you for reminding us that there is more than one way to become a loving parent. Anyone interested can contact their local State Department of Human Resources or the National Foster Parent Association (nfpainc.org) at 1-800-557-5238. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, PO Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part X) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** The story continues on the North Platte River near Fort Laramie. Potter’s group has rigged up a raft to reach an island in the wide river where they spent the night, before beginning to construct a larger raft to get them from the island to the north side of the river. ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter While the captain and “Gondola” (Erastus Jacobs) were at the head of the island selecting timbers from the flood wood for the big raft, Uncle Billy and I started out with our guns to look for deer, with the understanding that we were not to shoot at anything except large game. The timber became thicker and larger as we went down the island, which was in some places fully a half mile wide, and we soon separated, he keeping near the south shore and I near the north. I soon discovered signs of deer, and looking over the top of a knoll saw five of them, one looking straight at me. I fired and a deer fell. I dropped down out of sight and reloaded, then slowly and carefully raised myself and saw the other four deer still standing there, one of them broadside towards me. I fired at this one, thinking I could kill him on the spot, but he jumped and ran past me out of sight in the woods, the other three following him. I cut the throat of the first deer and then looked for the spot where the second one stood when I had fired. I found a trail of blood on the leaves and followed this a few rods into the woods where I found the deer dead. I soon heard Uncle Billy’s gun and started off to reach him. As I came up, I saw him intently looking at the animal which he had just killed, and he did not seem to notice my approach until I asked him what he had shot. He said that he thought he had killed a mountain lion, but after looking it over I told him it looked to me like a lynx or a wild cat than a mountain lion. He told me that when he first saw the animal it was coming towards him on the run, making about 20 feet at a jump, he thought, but that when the cat saw him, it went up a tree like a flash. He was terribly frightened when he saw it coming straight for him, for his first thought was that it was one of the mountain lions that he had read about. He pointed out the big limb of the tree less than 20 feet from the ground where the animal sat when he shot it and said that he stood and looked at it for at least 10 minutes before he could muster courage to shoot, for he had completely lost his nerve. The animal sat on the limb looking straight for him with its eyes glaring and its tail switching back and forth, and he expected every second that it would spring at him. He finally mustered up his courage, took aim at the head, and the one shot finished him. He still insisted that it was a young mountain lion, and when I asked him if had ever heard of a lion climbing a tree, his reply was that if it wasn’t a lion he would like know what it was. We tied the animal’s legs together, hung it on a pole and went to the spot where I had killed the first deer which I showed to Uncle Billy who seemed quite surprised he had not heard the sound of my gun, so excited was he with his “lion.” He was doubly surprised when I showed him the second deer. When we reached camp with Uncle Billy’s animal, the captain gave his opinion that it was a large mountain wild cat. Four of us went after the two deer which we dressed and divided among the members of our company. The lion was hung up in plain sight of those on the opposite side of the river. Jacobs and the captain, in looking up raft timber on the island, found the body of a dead man which undoubtedly was one of those drowned at the ferry. That afternoon two ladies from the ferry whose husbands were among those drowned, came across on our raft to look at the body we had found, and one of them identified it as that of her husband. It was getting towards evening, so the ladies from the ferry stayed that night at our camp as guests of our Southern party. The next morning, Gondola and 20 men were early at work on the large raft. They first cut six logs 24 feet long and laid them on four green, peeled stringers close to the river’s edge; then cut eight 12-foot lots about six inches in diameter, bored them with a twoinch auger, and pinned them crosswise of the six large logs. This gave a good strong base, which we covered with small poles and willow brush. By noon, we had two rafts finished, one on each side of the island, and were quite ready for the good dinner of venison and lion meat which awaited us at the camp. After dinner, the captain gave orders for everything to be ready to be carried across to the island during the afternoon, saying that we would lay by the next day as it would be Sunday. The raft on the south side was quickly launched and loaded and at nine o’clock that night, our nine wagons were safely on the island. A large train of 20 wagons that had camped near us the previous night saw what we were doing and asked to join with us, but we told them that this was only an experiment and that if it was successful we would be glad to sell the outfit to them at a fair price. After our outfit was safely on the island, they offered us $100 for the use of our raft to carry their outfit across at once. We told them that we were going to stay on the island over Sunday, but they could have the raft on the south side Monday forenoon, and that on the north side Monday afternoon, and in that way could get over the river by Monday evening. It was part of the bargain that they were to turn in and help us. (To be continued) The The closing date for the proposal is July 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Proposals shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation for proposal, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation for proposal may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77536006 — NOTICE — The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a used 4-5 yard wheeled front end loader and 1 or more used 34,000+ pound motor graders. Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 3:30 p.m. on July 7, 2009 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed - Loader/Motor Grader”. Please direct all questions to Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. 77535964 Choose mutual funds carefully to help diversify portfolio If you’re somewhat familiar with investing, you probably have heard that owning mutual funds is a good way to help diversify your portfolio. Is this true? And, if so, how should you go about selecting the right mutual funds? To begin with, let’s quickly review the importance of diversification. By owning a variety of investments— such as stocks, bonds and government securities — you can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. And while diversification by itself cannot guarantee profits nor protect against a loss, a diversified portfolio can help you reduce the impact of market downturns that may hit one asset class particularly hard. Because an individual mutual fund invests in many different securities, it automatically brings a certain degree of diversification to your portfolio. And yet, you can’t just purchase any combination of mutual funds and expect good results. Consider this: There are more than 8,000 mutual funds in the financial marketplace, according to the Investment Company Institute, the trade group for the mutual fund industry. About 60 percent of these funds are stock funds, with the rest being “hybrid” or “balanced” funds (which invest in a mix of stocks and bonds), taxable bond funds, municipal bond funds, and money market funds. With such a large number of funds available, and with a finite amount of stocks, bonds and other securities in which these funds can invest, it’s easy to see that there is going to be considerable duplication among many of these mutual funds — and duplication is the opposite of diversification. Consequently, when you invest in mutual funds, you can’t just adopt a philosophy that can be boiled down to “the more, the merrier.” Furthermore, it isn’t just a matter of one “large-cap growth” fund looking like another. You might find that the large-cap fund (a fund that invests in stocks of large companies) is also quite similar to a “technology” fund. So, what’s the solution to avoiding “overlapping” funds? There’s no magic formula — you have to do your homework. Before purchasing a new fund, look closely at its holdings, which will be posted on the fund’s prospectus. (Also, while you’re looking at the prospectus, make sure you understand the fund’s investment objective, risk, charges and expenses.) Then compare these holdings to the ones listed on your existing mutual funds — if you see too many redundancies, you may want to take a pass on this particular fund. Ultimately, your first step in diversifying a mutual fund portfolio is to identify your individual risk tolerance and investment objectives. Are you a conservative, moderate or aggressive investor? Do you need growth, income or a combination of both? Once you’ve answered these questions, you can then begin selecting the right mix of mutual funds to help you achieve your financial goals. Of course, with all the variables involved, both in your personal situation and in the funds themselves, you may want to enlist the help of a professional financial advisor — someone with the experience to help you choose those funds that are right for you. Many people have successfully incorporated mutual funds into their investment strategy — and with the proper effort and assistance, you can too. Mutual funds are offered and sold by prospectus. You should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Your Edward Jones financial advisor can provide a prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.26 unchanged AT&T 24.66 +.44 CMS Energy Corp. 11.75 -.22 Coca-Cola Co. 47.80 -.03 Dow Chemical Co. 15.26 -.82 Exxon Mobil 68.95 -2.68 Family Dollar Stores 28.53 +.10 Ford Motor Co. 5.53 -.14 First Financial Bancorp 7.44 +.09 Intl. Bus. 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Director and Hastings High School choir teacher Patti LaJoye said she is looking forward to seeing children develop their talents and skills after last summer’s successful “Annie” program. “The thing I loved about last year’s summer musical theater program, is the way all the kids overcame their stage fright. They really embraced expressing themselves on stage and put on a fantastic performance.” she said, adding that “early exposure to theater helps kids in so many ways; public speaking, gaining self-confidence and learning teamwork among many other things." The program kicks off with an audition workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Youths will practice their “yo-ho-ho’s” and other lines from 1 to 7 p.m. daily Monday, July 20, to Thursday, July 23. On Friday, July 24, parents, friends and the public are invited to see our newest pirates and Lost Boys in performances at 2 and 7 p.m. All activities take place in the Hastings High School choir room. Cost for the program is $150 or $125 for arts council members (excludes student memberships). Log on to www.thornapplearts.org or call 269-945-2002 or e-mail tacbc@wmis.net for an application and scholarship forms. For more information about the program, contact LaJoye 269-945-9766. — NOTICE — REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR RECALKING AND TUCK POINTING THEIR COURT BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 EDWARD JONES Blarney Stone Annual Music Festival Friday, June 26 4-10 Saturday, June 27 12-9 Bluegrass/Country,even a little Blues • Schiltz Creek • Shultz Creek of Kentucky • Jordan Lunardini • Legacy • Blarney Stone Band and more Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk or the Secretary of State on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER during normal business hours to be eligible to vote in the Regular Election to be held on August 4, 2009. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK BONNIE CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-9690 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the election is to vote on the following Proposals: HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Hastings for public library purposes approved on August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4836 mills by the required rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive, for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which, if levied, will raise in the first year an estimated $127,603.21, with such first year of levy in 2009 superceding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Rutland for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4804 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive, for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which, if levied, will raise in the first year an estimated $222,677.00, with such first year of levy in 2009 superceding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” BBQ Chicken Dinner QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before August 4, 2009 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are applying to vote. available by POOR BASTARDS BBQ Dan Burge & Chuck Heacock Blarney Stone Bar 606 S. Whitmore Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5499 ROBIN HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2462 Heath Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2194 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. *************************************** Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#1-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! 77535923 07523832 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Vandersilk Sr., single, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on May 18, 2001 in instrument 1059958, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 76/100 Dollars ($119,822.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 21, Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominiums according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, in Document Number 1052229 in the Ofice of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elemnts and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535717 File #268579F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a Mortage made on April 12, 2006 by Bennie Lee Anes a/k/a Ben Anes and Dawn Lee Anes a/k/a Dawn Anes, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1163219. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 76/100 Dollars ($143,315.76), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 8 and 9, now known as Lot 28, per Judgment recorded in Document #1027008 of E.S. Peterson Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 on Page 63. Also a Right of Way 33 feet directly North of the 50 foot road back of Lot 9 and extending North to the County highway. And Lot 3 of West Peterson Park, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 18, Barry County records, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. More commonly known as 1767 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of sale. Dated: June 23, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77536063 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Lee Lake, a married man and Catherine M. Lake, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded on May 10, 2006 in instrument 200605100006133, and modified by agreement dated February 18, 2009, and recorded on March 6, 2009 in instrument 200903060002081, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight And 61/100 Dollars ($159,158.61), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 1073.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds West 253.00 feet parallel with the South line of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 442.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 73.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 12.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 35 Minutes 39 Seconds East 180.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 SecondsWest 430.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535101 File #237597F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronda Van Dyke, an unmarried man and Scott Dooley, an unmarried man, Joint tenants with full right of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2006 and recorded July 10, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166975, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($292,767.65) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East along said East line, 400.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continuing South 00 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East 407.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 983.62 feet to the West line of the East Half of the of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West along said West line, 407.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 983.31 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8825 77535489 BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on an active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 21st day of May, 2009 the sum of $69,892.23, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP:0804-028-205-000-01. THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1750 77535420 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason T Dayus and Kathryn L Dayus, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005 in instrument 1143209, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One And 17/100 Dollars ($171,121.17), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the following described parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as place of beginning: Thence West 28 rods; Thence South 28 Rods; Thence East 28 Rods; Thence North 28 Rods to place of beginning. Also that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; Thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds West on the East Section line 231.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West 232.34 feet to the place of beginning; Thence North 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds East 8.07 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 31 seconds West 32.00 feet; Thence South 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds West 8.985 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East 32.01 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536044 File #246661F03 Is available at: Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority 11191 S. M43 Hwy. Delton, MI 49046 Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. 07523870 77535941 Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 15/100 Dollars ($98,441.15) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 DELTON DRINKING WATER QUALITY CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT for 2008 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Ziegler, a married man and Kimberly Ziegler, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2006 and recorded September 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1169731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, (successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association) as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 200615XS by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($159,992.67) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence East 264 feet; thence South 404 feet; thence West 264 feet; thence North 404 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2740 77535678 Office Hours are: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 - 4:30 77535623 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonthan Halliwill and Talmarie B. Halliwill, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2002, and recorded on October 1, 2002 in instrument 1088339, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2005, and recorded on December 13, 2005 in instrument 1157599, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven And 43/100 Dollars ($84,667.43), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry county, Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535929 File #269251F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ENDLESS LAWN SERVICE & NURSERY, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, of 7635 Pratt Lake Road, Alto, Michigan (the Mortgagor), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the Mortgagee), dated February 4, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 16, 2005, as instrument number 1141499 (the Mortgage). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and herby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight and 12/100 Dollars ($45,468.12). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section I, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 4 rods West and 4 rods South of the Northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 8 Rods; thence south 4 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 130 State Street, Freeport, Michigan. P.P. #08-43-350-005-00. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK, Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 77535593 (616) 752-2000 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES C. REESE, III, A MARRIED MAN and MICHELE REESE, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004, in Document No. 1130462, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($82,456.64), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 610 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GLEN L. GUERNSEY and LISA GUERNSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2003, and recorded on May 13, 2004, in Document No. 1127564, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($124,544.36), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 328.3 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTH 60 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535673 77535658 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan Young and Gwen E. Young, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2003, and recorded on April 16, 2003 in instrument 1102197, and rerecorded on November 19, 2003 in instrument 1117901, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 22/100 Dollars ($85,319.22), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as commencing 550 feet west of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 300 feet; thence West 270 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence East 270 feet to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #268601F01 77535643 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marci Lyn Case a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2006, and recorded on October 7, 2007 in instrument 20071005-0002791, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 61/100 Dollars ($146,153.61), including interest at 9.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point Plat #1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 75 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256195F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Budd, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148501, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred One And 35/100 Dollars ($303,701.35), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B of Section 15, Commencing at Center Section 15, West 441.40 to the point of beginning, thence West 441.41, South 987.55, Thence East 441.64, thence north 987.558 to the point of beginning, 10.01 acres subject to easement for ingress and egress. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535732 File #267805F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael S Bart and Ranee J Hooper-Bart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2004, and recorded on February 11, 2004 in instrument 1122055, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred And 94/100 Dollars ($156,900.94), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 10, Whitewater Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in liber 688, page 426, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 10, together with rights in the general common elements and limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535847 File #225049F02 77535632 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brianne L. Courtney, formerly known as Brianne L. Beach and Dustin Courtney, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2007, and recorded on April 4, 2007 in instrument 1178291, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($106,509.77), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 74 1/2 feet of lot 5, Block 4 of H. J. Kentfield's addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535801 File #259684F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Smith, Virginia Smith, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 15, 2003, and recorded on January 22, 2003 in instrument 1095975, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred SixtyOne And 59/100 Dollars ($110,661.59), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1218 and 1219 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535107 File #180969F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stuart W Buckley and Loretta L Buckley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Member First Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2007, and recorded on March 6, 2007 in instrument 200703060002707, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred SixtyOne And 28/100 Dollars ($88,261.28), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County he redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535395 File #266565F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Brad W. Lloyd, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2005, and recorded on May 20, 2005, by Document Number: 1146872 , Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight and 76/100 ($129,808.76) including interest at the rate of 5.62500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 23, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 227, 228, 229, 230 and the Southeast 1/2 of 231 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties,Unit #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of plats on page 63 860 Ogimas The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/25/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Our File No. 09MI00204-1 77536058 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Thomas and Kelly R. Thomas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 7, 2005 and recorded September 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153114, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R10, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R10, under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated November 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Six and 80/100 Dollars ($97,506.80) including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 29, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535680 File No. 356.2902 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrin D. Bishop and Amy Bishop, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005 and recorded October 17, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154590, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 98/100 Dollars ($325,913.98) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 55 of Sunrise Shores Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 98. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535484 File No. 356.2885 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALEXANDER R. ZBICIAK and BROOK A. ZBICIAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on July 25, 2008, in Document No. 20080725-0007603, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($152,198.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 10 AND 11 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 48, KALAMAZOO COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535852 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew D. Dickens, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2005, and recorded on May 25, 2005 in instrument 1147047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four And 12/100 Dollars ($96,844.12), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 26 of Ammon Eatons Addition to theCity of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 15; also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 26, thence North 33 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence South 33 feet, thence East 132 feet, being the South one-half of the Easton St. adjacent to said Lot 26, which street was therefore vacated by the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535738 File #257906F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel P. Buerge and Diane K. Buerge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2004, and recorded on April 28, 2004 in instrument 1126569, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three And 32/100 Dollars ($115,333.32), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1152 of the City of Hastings, thence North 4 rods, thence East 12 rods; thence South 4 rods, thence West 12 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535400 File #266543F01 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Laura A. Jones, single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 7, 2008, and recorded on May 12, 2008 in instrument 200805120005089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 62/100 Dollars ($86,270.62), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; distant North 0 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds West 661.01 feet from the Southeast corner of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West 1316.82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East along said West Section line 330.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 48 seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535385 File #266080F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Stauffer, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2005 and recorded May 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1147192, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by First Horizon Home Loan, a division of First Tennessee Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($149,481.78) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 937.20 feet along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 165.0 feet to a point which is North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 132.0 feet and North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along the center line of a former Mill Race; thence North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 02 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.0 feet to the place of beginning. Also that part of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the centerline of said river. Together with an easement for ingress over that part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.9 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie K. Lucas, husband and wife, to NPB Mortgage LLC, dated May 25, 2006 and recorded on June 13, 2006 in Instrument 1165921, Barry County records and assigned to First National Acceptance Company on September 25, 2008 in instrument 20081006-0009770, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $70,150.66. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a public sale of the property on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 10.95 per cent, foreclosure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: The North 2 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of M37. Also that part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, which line Southwesterly of a line 60 feet Southwesterly of (measured at right angles) and parallel to a line described as: beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 15, which is North 88º 01 minute 20 seconds East a distance of 1254.5 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15, thence South 29º 52 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 800 feet to a point of ending. Also a 1999 Wood Manor #9T420357MAB, which is attached to this Mortgage and made a part of this Mortgage as if fully set forth herein. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale: but if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be one month from the date of sale. Date: June 1, 2009 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794, East Lansing, MI 48826 517-337-1617 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Nedbalek and Jennifer Nedbalek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2003, and recorded on May 21, 2003 in instrument 1104815, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six And 12/100 Dollars ($91,396.12), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #136621F04 77535653 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra S Wilkins, original mortgagor(s), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2004, and recorded on October 4, 2004 in instrument 1134886, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Eight And 39/100 Dollars ($47,688.39), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 12, Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 22 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535415 File #266765F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank, FSB nka OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 68/100 Dollars ($155,706.68) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535827 File No. 225.3012 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Trumper and Jessica Trumper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148512, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2005-WF4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Three And 41/100 Dollars ($109,693.41), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Assyria, County of Barry and State of Michigan, That part of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 which lies 508.0 feet West of the Northeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence South parallel with the North and South 1/2 line of said Section 30, A distance of 530 feet; Thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the centerline of North avenue; Thence Southwesterly along said centerline to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30; Thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the West line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence North along said West line to the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence East along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southeasterly 33.00 feet for the public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #225435F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two And 97/100 Dollars ($222,852.97), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535935 File #220890F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 7, 2005 in instrument 1142363, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Ninety-Nine And 40/100 Dollars ($142,099.40), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said section 5; thence 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West section line 122.89 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 1 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds East on the West on section line 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds East parallel with the North section line 1121.00 feet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West along said Road, 328.00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 15 seconds West 24.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 13.07 feet, thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds West 362.00 feet (21 rods 15.5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end of a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12 minutes 33 seconds West 64.86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 29 seconds West 635.25 feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 255.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 79 degrees 37 minutes 24 seconds West 252.92 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535453 File #260809F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jo Anne Murray, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 10, 2005 in instrument 1156029, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 73/100 Dollars ($117,496.73), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres at Fine Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Additional vacant lot described as: That portion of Lot numbered 40 of Shore Acres Plat Number one, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Barry County, Michigan, commencing at the Southwesterly corner of Lot Numbered 2 of the Plat of Shore Acres, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; and running thence Southerly on the Westerly line of said Lot Numbered 2 extended, 132 feet to Walnut Drive; thence Easterly along the North line of said street 9.7 feet; thence North running parallel to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, 132.5 feet to the Southerly line of Lot Numbered 2; thence Westward 25 feet to the point of beginning. Also commencing at a point on the South line of Walnut Drive, 22 feet West of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Southerly a distance of 120 feet; thence Eastward 22 feet to Easterly boundary; thence Northerly 120 feet; thence Westerly 22 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267286F01 77535469 77535479 77535648 Gov. Granholm Encourages volunteerism this summer as part of United We Serve initiative Part of President Obama’s national call to service Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm is encouraging Michigan citizens to embrace volunteerism as part of the Obama administration’s United We Serve initiative that kicks off today and runs through Sept.11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance. The initiative focuses on four key areas: education, health, energy and the environment, and community renewal. “Volunteers are the heroes of our state and help to create positive change during these challenging times when many of our fellow citizens could benefit from a helping hand,” Granholm said. “United We Serve is a great way to extend that helping hand, and I encourage all Michigan citizens to consider participating sometime this summer.” Gov. Granholm marked the occasion by joining U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Congressman Mark Schauer at a local YMCA in Battle Creek where they helped assemble energy efficiency kits and educational materials that will be distributed by community members. The kits are being made available through a partnership with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Michigan Environmental Council, Clean Energy Coalition, and Meijer Inc. First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern also participated in a volunteer event today as part of United We Serve. Mulhern volunteered with the Saginaw Habitat for Humanity’s three-week blitz build. United We Serve is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that improves lives and strengthens communities through volun- teering and service. Individuals or organizations interested in joining the United We Serve effort can visit www.serve.gov . The site allows visitors to recruit volunteers by posting their organization’s projects or to get ideas for creating their own projects with friends, families, and neighbors. The Michigan Community Service Commission, which is chaired by First Gentleman Mulhern, will lead the United We Serve effort in Michigan. Additional information on volunteer opportunities is available at www.michigan.gov/volunteer . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Revolving Credit Mortgage (Mortgage) made by RENAE SHARP and JOSEPH SHARP of 734 S. Durkee Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, Mortgagor, to CAPITAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, now known as DFCU FINANCIAL, located at 1925 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48864, which Mortgage was dated June 11, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 21, 2004 at Instrument No. 1129541. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-five and 24/100 Dollars ($38,335.24). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 23rd day of July, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 26 rods North of the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 for place of beginning; thence North 15 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence South 15 rods, thence east 16 rods to the place of beginning, except that part of said parcel lying East of a line 60 feet West of and parallel to the centerline of Highway M-66. PP#08-53-022-060-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241as, in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days after the applicable date provided by MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: June 9, 2009 DFCU FINANCIAL MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Charles J. Hiemstra (P24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535711 (616) 235-33100 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL WOLF and MARCIA WOLF, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 6, 2005, as instrument number 1153965 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), evidence of which is being recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 89/100 Dollars ($187,724.89). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 175 feet to place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 485 feet to point of beginning. Also: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 175 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 175 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 729 E. Sager Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-06-032-010-00 and 08-06-032-002-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: June 18, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77535806 1674990-1 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON NEWTON, A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000269, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred EightyTwo Dollars and Twenty Cents ($103,382.20), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION; THENCE NORTH 416 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 225 FEET; THENCE NORTH 211 FEET; THENCE WEST 225 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 211 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX ID NO. 08-06-015-007-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535875 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon R. Cole and Rainee R. Cole, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on December 11, 2001 in instrument 1071179, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, for Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four And 19/100 Dollars ($95,254.19), including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.83 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 33.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 second East, 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with an non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described as a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East, 1068.30 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.82 feet; thence Southwesterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 second East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 2076.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 950.51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds West, 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535842 File #021144F03 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Baadke, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. , Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 2, 2004, by Document Number: 1136575 , Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Thirty-Eight and 57/100 ($144,038.57) including interest at the rate of 11.30000 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34 of Hilltop Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 74. 5955 Stimpson The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/18/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77535832 Our File No. 09MI00041-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara J. Brown, a single woman and Travis J. Risner, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2005, and recorded on December 21, 2005 in instrument 1158005, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($83,492.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 780.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 289.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 258.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 121.0 feet; thence North 44 degrees 28 minutes East 92.57 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 324.0 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes as described below: Easement Description: Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 195.50 feet along the West line of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 1038.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 66.0 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535837 File #269825F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM C. LABEAN and PAMELA LABEAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 27, 2005, in Document No. 1150167, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($101,424.39), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1558.11 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 203.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 16.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 227.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 258.71 FEET ALONG SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE AND A 33 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTWEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 560.79 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 1 AND THE POINT OF ENDING, LIMITED ON THE NORTH BY SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE AND ON THE SOUTH BY SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 AND A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 33 FEET WIDE, 16.5 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 227.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 78.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. ALSO, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES OVER A 40 FOOT RADIUS CENTERED ON SAID POINT OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535668 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Bagley AKA David Bagley and Connie L. Bagley AKA Connie Bagley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2002, and recorded on September 17, 2002 in instrument 1087599, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Sixty-Nine And 98/100 Dollars ($154,069.98), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, described as follows; Partel 2 Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows To- wit: Beginning at Iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Village of Cloverdale, that Is 521/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said plat, thence angling (from said southerly line produced) 1/4 degree to the right 289 feet, to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the place of beginning Southeast corner, thence angling 17 degrees 50 minutes to the left 50 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pIpe 3 feet long, thence angling 37 1/2 degrees to the right 100 feet to a 3/4. Inch gas pIpe 2 feet long in a tile for the Southwest corner, thence angling 106 degrees 56 minutes to the right 201 3/4 feet, thence angling 94 degrees to the right 89 feet, thence angling 69 degrees 55 minutes to the right 130 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. All in North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Bearings of the Southwest corner, Balm of Gilead 26 mInutes North 80 1/2 degrees East 58 1/4 feet, Northwest corner, Blacksmith Shop South 5 1/2 degrees West 37 3/4 feet. Also, that part of North 1/2, of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at Northwest corner of land deeded by Alta L. Ludwig and Letitia C. Foster to Stephen P. Brandstatter, January 27, 1912, recorded Liber 99 deeds. page 476, thence in Northerly direction along Easterly line of the Plat of Igowild Heights, or an extension thereof to Long Lake, thence Easterly along shore of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant, Also, a parcel of land located in the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commencing at an Iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street In the Plat of the Village of Cloverdale that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said Plat, thence deflecting fifteen minute to the right from the Southerly line of Central Street South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 281.62 feet to the point of beginning thence South 77 degrees 47 mInutes West 7.38 feet, thence North .08 degrees 18 minutes East 130.50 feet, thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes Last 22.65 feet, thence South .08 degreeS 18 minutes West 282.20 feet to the point of beginning, (Liber 372, Page 852, Barry County Records) Also, described as part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, beginning at a point which is South 509.62 feet along the East line of said Section 20 to the centerline of M-43, and South 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West, 1373.81 feet along said centerline of M-43 extended, from the East quarter post of said sectien 20, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East, 252.04 feet to a point on a traverse line along the shore of Long Lake, thence North 61 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 52.65 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence South 24 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds West 348.75 feet to a point In Gurnsey Lake Road thence continuing along said road South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 99.96 Feet, thence continuing along said road North 59 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East 50.11 feet thence continuing along said road North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 7.38 feat, thence North 03 degrees 30 minutes East 29.47 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the use of Southerly 33.00 feet thereof as Gurnsey Lake Road. The above description Includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77563000 File #269954F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen R Bostwick, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instrument 1159245, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Grand Trunk (BC) Employees Federal Credit Union as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine And 48/100 Dollars ($116,999.48), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North quarter corner of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 21, 360.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds East, 1316.81 feet to the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 89 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West, along said South line 360.00 feet to the North and South quarter line of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 56 minutes 37 seconds West, along said North and South quarter line 1315.92 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535410 File #266822F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and One Cents ($114,797.01), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 23, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 22, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536049 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Drewyor and Deanna L. Drewyor, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2003 and recorded July 7, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107936, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars ($93,176.15) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 18; thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 33.00 feet to the centerline of Rook Road and the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West on said centerline 219.99 feet; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line 295.58 feet; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds East parallel with North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West on same 297.00 feet to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536032 File No. 200.4388 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Brooks and Julie Brooks, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2003, and recorded on February 28, 2003 in instrument 1098605, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($117,285.68), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; distance North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 844.32 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds West 220.13 feet along said South line; thence North 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds West 800.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 39 seconds East 220.13 feet; thence South 01 degree 15 minutes 21 seconds East 800.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bivens Road (Old Highway M-79/M-66). The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535095 File #247022F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan Stidham, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2007, and recorded on June 26, 2007 in instrument 1182181, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($110,329.90), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 Feet of the following Parcel in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Described as: Commencing at a Point on the West Line of Said Section 27, 660 feet south of The west 1/4 Post of Said Section; thence North Along the West line of Said Section 660 Feet to the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Said Section; thence South 89 Degrees 47 minutes 0 seconds East Along the East and West 1/4 Line of Said Section 340.1 Feet; thence South 11 Degrees 30 minutes 15 Seconds East to a Point Directly East of the place of Beginning: thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535405 File #266163F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill, married and Tara Crespo-O'Neill, married, original mortgagor(s), to Consumers Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 1072346, and modified by agreement dated August 15, 2002, and recorded on September 11, 2002 in instrument 1087227, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four And 14/100 Dollars ($106,644.14), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West along the West line of said Section, 385.25 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds West continuing along said West line, 385.25 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section, 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 05 seconds East parallel with said West line, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line, 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535365 File #265290F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry Curtis and Pamela Curtis AKA Pamela S. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2005, and recorded on April 25, 2005 in instrument 1145364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Six And 54/100 Dollars ($187,226.54), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 450.89 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West, 292.51 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 47 seconds East, 434.17 feet; thence North 76 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, 103.98 feet; thence South 22 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 495.99 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535438 File #261433F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James H. Brayton, a married man and Justine A Brayton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2006, and recorded on November 17, 2006 in instrument 1172881, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty And 11/100 Dollars ($82,940.11), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing 146 feet North of the intersection of the North line of Sherman Street and the East line of Middle Street, running thence North 45 feet to the South line of Lot formerly owned by John Bell, thence East 132 feet to alley, thence South 45 feet, thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267061F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Kozan, a married man and Sandy Kozan, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 2, 2005 in instrument 1155617, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Ninety-Three And 56/100 Dollars ($278,093.56), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the South half of the Southwest 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 66 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Colvin's Plat; thence North 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West, 200 feet; thence North 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East, 165 feet; thence North 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 100 feet; thence South 15 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 57 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, 100 feet; thence South 46 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds West, 165 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535443 File #202372F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth E Jackson, and A Marie Jackson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2007, and recorded on June 19, 2007 in instrument 1181895, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Forty-Five And 73/100 Dollars ($154,045.73), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 2, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1319.03 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233.46 feet; thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road (100 feet wide); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 4, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #267248F01 77535474 77535462 NOTICE Why Liz Lives United… I chose to LIVE UNITED. For me, living united means I’m connected. Connections are the best way to make a difference in the lives of others. Connections keep me involved - keep me responsive to the needs of those around me. I have the ability to help others and I’m gonna do it! Every day, I’m connected and I’m living UNITED. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Michigan, 49058, is posting this notice to locate the owner(s) of two P.D. Beckwith Round Stove c.1870, left on the museum premises on or about early 1996. If you have proof of ownership, please come forward and claim your property by contacing Claire Johnston, at 269-945-3775. If this property is unclaimed after one year from the date of this notice, the museum will take ownership of the property as authorized in the Museum Disposition of Property Act, signed into law January 1, 1993. & Volunteer Center 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 77536075 Village, Museum & Recreation Area �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 15 Michigan citizens warned on risks associated with higher temps In light of current high temperatures currently affecting most of the Great Lakes area, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is pointing out several preventative measures citizens can take to keep their families safe when the weather becomes unbearably hot. MDCH is offering several tips to help you beat the heat when temperatures reach 80 or above. High temperatures can create stress on the body and mind. Very hot days can cause the body temperature to rise, resulting in muscle cramps, dizziness, and can eventually make a person dangerously ill. alcoholic and caffeinated drinks as they cause dehydration.” The sun’s rays can be very dangerous, especially from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so try to plan your daily activities accordingly. If you must do work outdoors, take frequent breaks in shaded, cool areas. Wearing light colored, loose fitting clothing will help you stay cool during the hot summer days. Fabrics like cotton are a good choice as they allow air to circulate through clothing and to your body. The use of sunglasses and suntan lotion (at least SPF 15) also can reduce the risk of damage from the sun. It is important to know the different Vandals hit Riverside Cemetery by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The gravesite of Mary Jo Poll’s son was the recent target of vandalism at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Poll said she visited the site on Memorial Day to plant flowers, and a picture had been removed form the stone. She filed a police report but that didn’t stop the vandals. The following Wednesday, she made a trip to water the newly planted flowers and discovered that another picture had been chopped to pieces and thrown throughout the cemetery. Riverside Sexton Rod Newton said this has been the only incident of vandalism recently. There was a bit of vandalism about a year ago, said Newton, but nothing since then. Poll is offering a reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the destruction. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744. LEGAL NOTICES “To prevent of heat stress, NOTICEsymptoms TO THE RESIDENTS adults and OF children should stay comBARRY COUNTY: Notice hydrated is hereby given that the Barry County pletely by drinking water frePlanning will conduct publicnot hearing quently,Commission even when they amay be for the following Special Use Permits: thirsty,” said Dr. Gregory Holzman, state Case Number SP-2-2009 Leroy Thomas. chief medical clear7 of Location: 5670executive. Brown Rd., “Stay in Section of Woodland Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a sawmill in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-3-2009 Mark & Eva Campbell (owner); Rex & Krista Jones (applicant). Location: 8647 Butler Rd., in Section 34 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a kennel in the RR zoning district. Meeting Date: July 27, 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the date of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-1284. 77536028 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk signs ofNOTICE heat-related illnesses. HeatTO THE RESIDENTS related illnesses target young children OF BARRY COUNTY: and the iselderly, so itthatistheimportant to Notice hereby given Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will by conduct a publicthem hearmonitor these citizens checking ing for the following: frequently. Casefirst Number V-4-2009 John Joseph. The stage of heat-related illness is Location: Vacant parcel on Edwards Drive, Lots 48, 51, & 52, & part of 50, Innovation Subdivision, in Section 3 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x64-ft detached accessory building closer to the road (11-ft) than the required 30-ft setback, in the RL zoning district. Meeting Date: July 14, 2009. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI. Site inspection of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77535920 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk dehydration. Dehydration occurs when body fluids are lost, and not replaced, by sweating. Dry mouth, thirst, headache, dizziness, cramps, excessive fatigue and irritability are all symptoms of dehydration. If you are experiencing dehydration, move to a shaded or air-conditioned area, replace fluids by drinking water, and consult a physician if symptoms persist or if there is an existing condition that could be complicated by increased fluid intake. The next, more serious stage of heatrelated illness is called heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluids are lost by sweating. This fluid loss can cause reduced blood flow to vital organs, which results in shock. Signs of exhaustion include headache, moist and pale skin, nausea, dizziness, weakness and exhaustion. To treat exhaustion, seek shade or cool, comfortable place, drink a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes, remove or loosen any tight clothing, and apply a cool, wet towel or compress. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek emergency medical treatment. Finally, heat stroke is the most severe stage of heat-related illness. A heat stroke, or also called sunstroke, is life threatening and immediate emergency medical attention is vital. During a heat stroke the body’s temperature control stops working and temperature can rise very quickly. Seek emergency treatment immediately if symptoms such as vomiting, decreased alertness level or complete loss of consciousness, high body temperature (sometimes as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit) or red, hot, and dry skin with a rapid, weak pulse are present. POLICE BEAT Erratic driving leads to arrest A Hastings police officer stopped a motorist for driving erratically in the 200 block of South Park Street during the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17. After the officer made contact with the driver, who was identified as William McKnight, 23, of Hastings, it was apparent to the officer that McKnight had been consuming intoxicants. Further investigation revealed a .18 percent blood alcohol level. McKnight was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. Footbridge was no place for refreshments Hastings officers on patrol shortly after midnight Thursday, June 18, made contact with three subjects near the footbridge south of East Mill Street after they were observed consuming alcohol in public. After making contact with the trio, the officers learned that one of the subjects was under age. Further investigation revealed that the alcohol had been provided to the minor by Joel Hess, 34, from Hastings. Hess was placed under arrest on charges furnishing alcohol to a minor and for having open intoxicants in public. Kody Knickerbocker, 23, from Hastings also was arrested for having open intoxicants in public. Katie Harvath, 19, also from Hastings was arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol and for possessing open intoxicants in public. Individuals providing alcohol to a minor could face up to a $1,000 fine if convicted. Nashville woman passes out after drinking Tuesday, June 16, Hastings police officers were dispatch to the 100 block of East Court Street in response to a report of a woman possibly passed out on the ground. The responding officer located the woman who appeared to be highly intoxicated. She identified herself as Virginia Schofield, 50, of Nashville. Schofield also was found to be in possession of open intoxicants and told the officer that she had been drinking extensively throughout the day. Schofield was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail for being in possession of open intoxicants in public. Property dispute uncovers outstanding warrant A civil dispute over property resulted in the discovery of a felony warrant against one of the parties. Sheriff deputies found that Jeffrey John Smith, 39, of Bellevue held a valid warrant out of 56-B district court of Hastings when they checked his name after responding to an argument over property last week. Smith was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail on the warrant. Thieves target unlocked cars in Woodland Need wedding invitations? A resident woke up Wednesday, June 17, to discover that both of the unlocked vehicles parked inside her garage had received an unwanted visitor overnight. The Woodland resident’s purse, containing two cell phones, cash and identification, were stolen some time during the night. Electronics stolen from Nashville home Stop by and check out the large selection at: Woodland church burglarized after fund Printing Plus drive 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Nearly $9,000 worth of items were stolen from a Nashville residence on April 29. Barry County Sheriff deputies are still investigating the incident and discovered footprints outside of a window through which the thieves entered. Several gaming systems, a flat-screen television, DVD players and other items were taken during night. The resident left the premises around 9 p.m. and returned several hours later to find the items missing. A volunteer at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church near Woodland noticed Monday, June 15, that rear entry to the church had been damaged. Barry County Sheriff deputies said it appeared a flat pry bar had been used to pry open the double door. Deputies said it looked as though the same tool was used to pry open the office door and two file cabinets under the desk. No fingerprints were found, however deputies found what appeared to be marks left by gloves. The church had completed a $52,000 pledge drive the day before, but the money was not in the church at the time of the break-in. A computer, flat-screen monitor, keyboard and mouse were the only items taken. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One And 47/100 Dollars ($179,181.47), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536039 File #271128F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Swainston, a married man and Michelle Swainston, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171844, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Thirteen And 26/100 Dollars ($136,013.26), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 49, Village of Middleville, Barry County, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535815 File #228254F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Qui Q. Truong and Ngoan Truong, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded February 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1176733, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20076 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Three and 35/100 Dollars ($164,303.35) including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 2, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of Innovation Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 4, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.2633 77535494 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 17/100 Dollars ($136,732.17), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535777 File #268975F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN C. GRANT, A N UNMARRIED MAN and CHRISTINE H. FABIJANCIC, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005, and recorded on August 5, 2005, in Document No. 1150570, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($92,480.31), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT EAST 535 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET; THENCE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535663 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner by Brett Bremer Team Iron Clad composed of Josh Sprunger, Dan Lyon, Ryan Hackett, Dave Lyon, Rick Cahoon, Josh Jerome, and Brian Teed celebrate at the finish line after winning the 8th Annual North Country Trail Relay June 13. Fastest time finally gets first place Being the fastest finally equaled first place this year for Team Iron Clad. In 2007 and 2008 the team of Brian Teed and Greg Randall from Hastings, and Ryan Hackett, Josh Jerome, and Rick Cahoon of Shepherd, and Dan Lyon of Copemish had the top overall time at the North Country Trail Relay. Results are handicapped based on age of the participants, and Team Iron Clad finished in third place overall in 2007 and second last year. Team Iron Clad finished with an actual time of 8 hours 18 minutes and 39 seconds in the eighth annual event June 13, and an adjusted time of 7:56:37. It edged the twotime defending champions for the title. While Team Iron Clad was nearly an hour ahead of the Not Yet Determined team which finished in 9:15:40, Not Yet Determined finished just over two minutes behind in adjusted time with a mark of 7:58.49. The 78 mile relay race runs through the Manistee National Forest along the North Country Scenic Trail, beginning five miles CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CEDAR MULCHING THE RAIN GARDENS The Hastings Public Library Board is accepting proposals for the provision and placement of cedar mulch in the main rain garden and the rain gardens on the south and east sides of the Library building. Specifications are available at Hastings Public Library at 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. CITY OF HASTINGS Proposals will be received at the Office of the Library Administrator at the above address until 9:00 AM on Monday, July 13, 2009. Consultants will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the proposal package. All proposals shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Cedar Mulching - Rain Gardens”. Evelyn Holzwarth Library Administrator 77536054 — NOTICE — The Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education is considering candidates to fill a vacant position on the Board beginning July 13, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Interested candidates wishing to be considered should send a letter of interest to the attention of Marsha Bassett, Board Secretary, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Candidates must be a registered voter. 77536077 NOTICE OF HEARING ON 9-1-1 SERVICE PLAN The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on the final 9-1-1 service plan during a regular meeting in the Barry County Commission Chamber, Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The plan amends a number of the prior 9-1-1 service plan provisions to conform with current law and conditions. The 9-1-1 service district boundaries shall remain all of Barry County. If adopted, the State 91-1 charge, and any approved County 9-1-1 charge, shall be collected on a uniform basis from all service users within the 9-1-1 service district. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Hastings is soliciting proposals for Professional Landscape Architectural Engineering Services for the development and construction of Municipal Parking Lot #6. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 5:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2009. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity in any proposal, and to award the proposal in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Consultants will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All proposals shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Professional Landscape Architectural Services - Parking Lot #6”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77536056 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, June 25 - Wednesday, July 1 CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Weight Room Hours: 77535979 The Library Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity in any proposal, and to award the proposal in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. north of Mesick and ending a couple miles south of Baldwin. Teed said that his team ran the fifth fastest actual time in the history of the race, and the third fastest handicapped time. The event has been held for eight years, and this is the fifth time Team Iron Clad has been a part of the competition. The team set a new personal record for pace by about ten seconds per mile at 6:26. Randall was unable to run this year because of an injury, and was replaced on the team by Josh Sprunger. Teams in the relay consist of up to six runners. Each runner covers a minimum of ten miles. The race is broken down into 15 legs, which vary in length from 2.3 miles to 9.2 miles. The rest of the team travels by automobile to next exchange zone, and waits for its incoming runner while the next runner warms up. Proceeds from the race go to the Alzheimer’s Association and the North Country Trail Association. Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 Open Swim Thursday, Friday & Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Tuesday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30 pm-3:00pm for students 77535968 PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry & Ionia County Treasurers will be offering tax reverted real estate at public Auction on July 21, 2009. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE The Auction will be held at Barry County Courts and Law Building; Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING Registration at 11:00am, Auction at 12:00pm The Department of Public Services work crews will be flushing fire hydrants on Monday June 29, 2009 and Tuesday June 30, 2009. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are available at your local County Treasurers Office. 77535426 • NOTICE • The County of Barry is accepting proposals for roof repair on their Historic Annex building. The closing date for the proposal is July 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Proposals shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation for proposal, please call (269) 945-1293 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation for proposal may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77535789 77535872 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMER TAX DEFERMENTS Notice is hereby given that applications for deferment of summer taxes are available at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Those who qualify may complete the application at City Hall or request that an application be mailed to them by calling 269.945.2468. The deadline for completing and filing a deferment application for the 2009 summer tax season is September 15, 2009. 77534736 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer Dad’s first Father’s Day, or son’s first trip to the Bigs? He won’t remember the multi-colored, hand-written card his mother helped him make, wishing his dad a happy first Father’s Day and announcing that they’d be going to see the Tigers play. “Yea!”. He won’t remember his eyes getting heavier and heavier as Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” drifted out of the car speakers. Then waking up on I-75 at the end of the long, long drive. He won’t remember being strapped in the pack and seeing the towering lights rise above the other side of the highway. Or waiting in line to get into the park on the soldout, sunny Sunday. I know he’s seen the Olde English D plenty of times before, but he doesn’t know yet that Tigers can roar. He doesn’t know his first Tigers’ shirt reads “Cabrera”, Two, Four. He won’t remember who threw out the first pitch, or who sang the “Star Spangled Banner”, or even that at his first Tigers’ game he got to see Justin Verlander. He doesn’t know the Tigers are in a pennant race, or that they currently sit in first place. Leyland benched the All-Star Magglio, or that the Brewers threw their ace Gallardo. He didn’t know beers cost six dollars and fifty, or that his dad had a pocket full of peanuts to be just a bit thrifty. He can’t remember much of the contest, because his eyes were closed as he took a big rest. But those eyes did open under that floppy blue hat, in time to see Inge give the Tigers a 3 to 1 lead with one swing of the bat. He won’t remember how Bobby Seay came out to strike out Cecil Fielder’s son, and how with those three strikes the eighth inning was done. We’ve read about Cobb, Kaline, and Ernie, but until Sunday he’d never gotten to see Mr. Rodney. When Rodney’s change-up made that last Brewer look like a chump, everyone roared and that made Dylan jump. He won’t remember how the Tigers’ won 3 to 2, or even that the Tigers wore white and the Brewers wore blue. He won’t remember his dad’s first Father’s Day, and how we made the trip to see the Detroit Tigers play. But we’ll remind him it was his first Tigers game too, tell him “it was just mom, dad, and you”. There will be more games, ones he’ll remember some day. And games of his own where he gets to run, throw, and play. And I’ll get to remember those too like the one on Sunday. Hope all the new fathers, all the old fathers, all the grandfathers, and great grandfathers, all the fathers by blood and the fathers by love, had a great Father’s Day on Sunday. It’ll probably take me a while to decide whether or not it was my first Father’s Day or it was my new son Dylan’s first trip to the Tiger’s game. Whatever it was, it was a wonderful day. Freeport Union Bank remodeled Union Bank Freeport has recently undergone a much-needed facelift. Branch Manager Judy Jackson and her staff said they are very excited about the changes. The project has been in the works for several months with Case Construction and other local contractors performing the work this spring. Inside the building, the heating and cooling system was replaced with a modern natural gas unit. This, combined with added insulation, will save a great deal of energy, said Jackson. On the exterior, new vinyl siding, a vinyl porch and handicap accessible ramp will help reduce upkeep on the building. “Add in attractive landscaping, stonework and a new flag pole, and the newly updated branch building does much to complement Freeport’s downtown,” said Jackson “We are very pleased to be part of the Freeport business community,” said Union Bank President and CEO Cortney Collison, “and we feel the renovated building will only enhance our presence in the area.” Union Bank was established in 1934 as a “union” of two Lake Odessa banks. Residents of Freeport asked Union Bank to consider coming to town after the previous bank had left. In 1993, the Freeport branch was opened. This is the first major remodel since the 1993 branch opening. The Freeport branch is located downtown, at 165 Division St. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon and Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Union Bank also has offices in Lake Odessa, Mulliken, Dimondale, Pewamo, Westphalia, Hastings and Freeport. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on July 15, 2009 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Martin D. McDermott III, 10765 Boniface Drive, Plainwell MI 49080 for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review for an Accessory Building on a vacant lot next to above address. The subject property 12-006-017-30 is located within the “R-2” Medium Density Residential District. 2. A request by Jim Walen, 1706 Sheridan Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49001 for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review for an Accessory Building on a vacant lot at 11312 Sunfish Drive. The subject property 12-012-005-06 is located within the “R-1” Low Density Residential District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2664 77536030 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — Page 17 24 Hour Challenge met by TK grad by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Casey Aubil is a 2005 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School who went on to play soccer for the Western Michigan University men’s soccer team. He graduated from Western in April of this year with his degree in Accounting, but he is returning to Western this fall to work towards his Masters Degree in Accounting. Over his playing years, he suffered several knee injuries requiring surgery. In the spring of 2008, his knee was giving him problems and he was not able to play, so in July that year he underwent outpatient surgery to clean out scar tissue in his right knee that was causing some pain. He wanted be ready for the fall 2008 soccer season at Western. Soon after the surgery, he ended up with a severe staph infection in his knee, and was admitted into intensive care in Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo for 10 days. Due to this, he missed the entire fall and spring season of soccer for the Broncos. During this time, he was on crutches and was not able to even begin running again until March of this year. Part of his rehabilitation work included riding a stationary bike. When he was finally released to normal activities this March he took his cycling out doors, planning to rehab his knee to be able to play soccer again with Western Michigan University again in the fall of 2009. He began working with his trainer at Western. Their plan was to get him biking for a future return to soccer. After several weeks of cycling. He also registered for the National 24 Hour Challenge. Aubil also had some assistance from veteran 24 Hour Challenge Rider, Jay Mueller, Middleville U12 team wins Ric Hare tourney in Olivet The Middleville Baseball U12 team won the Ric Hare Olivet Tournament June 21. The boys went 3-0 in pool play to advance to the championship round, where they defeated Grand Ledge 9-8. Team members include Jake Benjamin, Connon Collier, Clay Francisco, Nate Graham, Nick Iveson, Connor Leach, Donald Lenard, AJ Nye, Scott Polmanteer, and Gabe Space. Casey Aubil from Middleville, who was able to give him some valuable advice on this ride. Barely three months after being released to normal activities following months of intensive rehab on his knee, Aubil took third place in the 24 Hour Challenge in his 18-25 age bracket with 251.5 miles ridden. This was the first year Aubil entered the N24HC RESULTS from page 18 National 24 Hour Challenge and he did check early on Sunday morning on the number of miles he had completed before deciding to turn in his miles. He has one more year of sports eligibility, he is going to play soccer again this fall at WMU. He is a goalkeeper for the team. By Monday evening he had rested. He says he is looking forward to next year’s National 24 Hour Challenge as he had a lot of fun. SCMYB Standings South Central Michigan Youth Baseball Coach U10 Mid Michigan Group/Hobe’s Flooring 13-0-0; Hastings Car Club 9-3-0; Tires 2000/Three Brothers Pizza 7-5-0; Hastings Family Dental Care 5-6-0; Law Offices of Tripp & Tagg 5-8-0; Lowell 3-6-1; Wilder’s Auto / JB Property Services 3-7-1; Green Leaf Tree Services 1-10-0. U12 Thornapple Vet/Yankee Springs Dairy 150-0; Hastings Fiberglass/Firstbank 10-4-0; First Rehab 9-6-0; TriClor 9-6-0; Family Tree Medical Associates 0-13-0; Olson Farms 014-0. U14 Flex Fab/Hastings City Bank 10-2-0; Hastings Elks 9-3-0; Thornapple Financial Center 2-8-0; HCB Middleville 1-9-0. Viking senior Chelsea Dow Banner CLASSIFIEDS D2 All-State CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Financial Services PRIVATE BANK: CD’S 7% APR (616)299-0757 Storm clouds fill the sky as riders gather near the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on Saturday. 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Awards came from inside and outside the program this season. The team earned Academic All-State honors for the 14th year in a row. Senior Chelsey Dow was named the team’s Most Valuable Player, and also has been named first team All-State in Division II. Dow and will be playing in the MHSSCA All-Star Game on July 22 at Ranney Park in Lansing. There will be four games played on the day, with girls from all over the state representing all four divisions. The Division 2 contest will be held at 9:30 a.m. Dow was also joined by teammate Shalea Makley at Monday’s Lansing All-Star Game at Ranney Park. Other team awards included Dow being named the team’s Hardest Worker, Britteny Hilley it’s Most Improved Player, Makley the Best Outfielder, Dow the Best Infielder, Marlena Smith earned the Team Spirit Award, and the Team Clown award was shared by Marlena Smith, Courtney Thomason, and Hilley. Dow, Thomason, and Mariah Hewitt were all named first team All-League this spring in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Divisions, while Chelsea Lake, Lexie Spetoskey, and Makley earned honorable mention all league nods. PAINTING: exterior & interior, also power washing & deck staining. Quality work. 40 years experience. Free esGarage Sale timates. Senior citizen dis10 FAMILY SALE: 6/26 & counts. Call Chuck Norris, 6/27. Collectibles, J.D. Quick (269)720-9164 or (269)672hitch, girls clothes- toddler 7808. to size 10. 9650 Kingsbury at Orchard, Delton, 3 miles Help Wanted from M-43. CASEWORKER: PROVIDE 1535 N. MICHIGAN Ave., SUPERVISION to youth Hastings. Saturday, June who come under jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. Start27th ONLY, 9-5. ing pay $16.62 per hour. GARAGE SALE, JUNE 26th Send resume and cover letter & 27th, 9am-4pm, 4899 by July 3, 2009 to Robert F. Hathaway Court, Hastings. Nida, Barry County Trial Something for everyone. Court Family Division, 206 GRAMPS & GRAMS annu- W. Court St. Suite 302 Hastal sale. Tools, knick-knacks, ings, MI 49058. fishing poles, clocks, coins, Farm puzzles and a little of everything. July 3rd & 4th, 3850 EARTH SERVICES is in urCenter Road, Hastings. gent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it HUGE GARAGE/MOVING up, clean out your barn of SALE. Something for everyold hay - (Any type of hay one! Furniture, clothes, that isn’t moldy). We are alhousehold items. Friday, so looking for pasture land June 26th., 9am-5pm., Saturand hay fields. EARTH day, June 27th., 9am-2pm. SERVICES is a 501(c)3 non1102 Lakeview Drive, Lake profit organization. All donOdessa. ations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)962PINE LAKE COMMUNITY 2015 garage sale: Several homes included. Friday, June 26th, Community Notices 9am-5pm, Saturday, June PRIVATE BANK: 27th, 9am-1pm. Something CD’S 7% APR (616)299-0757 for everyone! Located north of M89 & west of Delton. Estate Sale Watch for signs. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: THURSDAY, FRIDAY, by Bethel Timmer - The CotSATURDAY, June 25th- tage House Antiques. 26th-27th, 9am-? Tons of ba- (269)795-8717 by clothes boys and girls, toys, miscellaneous. 228 Automotive Meadow Lane, Hastings. RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. For Sale FOR SALE: 24-FT. round pool, has all accessories included, $400. (269)945-3689 until 8pm. FOR SALE: M1 Garand rifle, excellent condition, $1,000 obo. (269)838-7158 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. HUSKY LAWN TRACTOR: 54” cut, snowplow, 41” wide, wheel weights, chains, less than 100 hours, $1,300. (269)945-3319 07521180 �Page 18 — Thursday, June 25, 2009 — The Hastings Banner 24 Hour Challenge survives rain, wind and sun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There are many ways to write about the 27th National 24 Hour Challenge which started and ended at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School this past weekend. Perhaps noting that 344 riders registered for the event with 324 coming to Middleville. Some of those who registered sustained injuries or had family matters to attend to and could not make the trip to Middleville. Some who could not ride still came to experience the event. This year riders came from the United States, Switzerland, Poland and Canada. Riders who usually come from Mexico were caught in the swine flu embargo and were not able to be in Middleville this year. Injuries were minor this year with the most serious being a cut near the eye of a rider who ran into another cyclist in the dark at the middle school and a case of exhaustion plus dehydration suffered by a rider following the end of the event on Sunday morning. Perhaps it is the 74,762 total miles spent on the roads within Barry County that makes everyone may attention. The average miles ridden by men, 219, is very close to the women’s average of 205. The average mileage for a first year rider (there were 96 of these) was 208. This year 15 riders came from around the area. These include from Ada Carey Seven, Alexander Ruch, Martin Waalkes and Daniel Tuft, from Middleville Nancy Henriksson, Mikael Henriksson, and James Ketchum, from Wayland Thornapple Kellogg High School grad Casey Aubil, from Caledonia Samuel Wilkinson and Jon Humphrey, from Alto Tim Zych and W.W. Scott Chapman Jr, from Hastings Terrance Miles and Michael O’Donnell and from Vermontville, Blair Miller. Last year’s 502.2 mileage winner Chris Ragsdale from Seattle, Washington was the high Mileage winner with 480.1 miles. This also set the record for the male 30-34 age group. It overtook the record set in 1993 of 475 miles. Nancy Guth was the overall female winner with 366.4 miles which also broke the previous record for the female 55-59 age group of 349.2 set in 2007. Both Ragsdale and Guth have won the National 24 Hour Challenge 4 times. Both said during the awards ceremony on Sunday that they anticipate returning to defend their titles. The other new record set in 2009 was that for males 70 and older. James Hlavka of Racine, Wisconsin rode 396.4 miles breaking the 371 record set in 2007. Hlavka also received his 9000 mile patch for accumulating this number of miles in 26 years. Due to health issues he did not ride in 2008. Riders this year faced the challenge of having to move from their tents to inside the middle school gym when the area was bombarded by thunderstorms Friday evening. Then a head wind made the time for completing the first, 121.6 loop slower with the first 6 riders going through Checkpoint 4 after 1:40 p.m. This year’s event included a spaghetti dinner on Friday night hosted by the Middleville Rotary Club, breakfast and concessions staffed by volunteers from the Middleville United Methodist Church, bagpipe music from the Kalamazoo Pipe Band and applause as riders were able to ride over the bridge on the Thornapple River and up the Main Street Hill over the decorative brick pavement at the beginning of the race. More than 150 volunteers staff the National 24 Hour Challenge doing everything from labeling the route, staffing checkpoints, cutting up fruit and answering questions. This year’s directors Pete and Kathy Steve of Caledonia thanked everyone for their working together to keep this event a success. The volunteer of the year was Richard Weis from Massachusetts who has ridden in the event but has been the person in charge of Checkpoint 4 for 8 years. He looks forward to driving more than 12 hours to volunteer at the event. There was a memorial moment before the start of the event as previous director Lou Personaire who died in march was remembered with a moment of silence and the playing of “Amazing Grace” by the Kalamazoo Pipe Band. Anyone interested in getting on the mailing list for the 28th National 24 Hour Challenge Chris Ragsdale (right) and Nancy Guth are honored as the top two riders from the weekend’s National 24 Hour Challenge in Middleville. Guth covered 366.4 miles during the course of the event, and Ragsdale 480.1. in 2010 can e-mail the organizers at n24hc@charter.net. Riders cross the bridge on Main Street in Middleville during the National 24 Hour Challenge on Saturday. A total of 324 people took part in the annual event. 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Member FDIC 77535949 1-888-422-2280 hastingscitybank.com Results Miles, Name, City, State/Province F18-24 200.2 Emily Searles Billerica, MA F25-29 365.2 Eritia Smit Hamilton, ON 335.2 Jessica Eckhardt Cambridge, MA 289 Carre Zalma Stockbridge, MI 251.5 Marie Rok Akron, OH 205.3 Allison Alonzo Naperville, IL F30-34 306.4 Erica Weitzman Traverse City, MI 304 Carla Murphy Flushing, MI 252.7 Nikki Corey York, PA 220.3 Amy Miller Holland, MI 220.3 Jodey Barnes Southfield, MI 212.8 Laura Skinner Grand Rapids, MI 205.3 Danielle Krooswyk Comstock Park, MI F35-39 335.2 Cassie Schumacher Akron, OH 281.5 Alison Murphy Downers Grove, IL 226.4 Vikki Rohrer Milford, M 220.3 Kim Thomas Grand Rapids, MI 206.5 Michelle Dulieu Rochester, NY 121.6 Carey Seven Ada, MI F40-44 205.3 Bernadette Trudell Breckenridge, MI 145.3 Toni Barstis Niles, MI F45-49 326.5 Annette Weingate Dorr, MI 311.5 Caroline Eastburn Mars Hill, NC 212.8 Lou Therrien Livonia, MI 206.5 Margaret Donnelly Noblesville, IN 205.3 Carolyn Chapman Alto, MI 182.8 Debbie Sidol North Olmstead, OH 175.3 Dana Clark Carmel, IN 145.3 Monica Johnson Laingsburg, MI 121.6 Heather Kubiak Grand Rapids, MI F50-54 235.3 Nancy Henriksson Middleville, MI F55-59 366.4 Nancy Guth Stafford, VA 304 Sarah Weis Montague, MA 259 Nancy Lange Wyoming, MI 160.3 Mary Kay Germaine Oakville, ON F60-64 121.6 Mary De Graaf Hudsonville, MI F65-69 227.8 Lynda Merrill-Bruce Bay City, MI 79.7 Diane Obermeyer Grand Rapids, MI F70+ 71.5 Isabelle Sheardown Cookstown, ON M18-24 277.6 David Lafferty Billerica, MA 265.3 Taylor Allen Richland, MI 251.5 Casey Aubil Wayland, MI 250.3 Matthew Meyer Grand Haven, MI 236.5 Greg Johnson Fenton, MI 236.5 Rhone Eppelheimer Okemos, MI 205.3 Ian Cowhey St. Louis, MO 175.3 Alex Dye Indianapolis, IN 145.3 Corey Kuks Grand Rapids, MI 145.3 Alexander Riegelman Berkley, MI 136.6 Kevin Coburn Columbus, OH M25-29 380.2 Keegan Greene Indianapolis, IN 304 Philipp Nietlispach Eglisau, Switzerland 302.8 Klaas Hoekema Philadelphia, PA 260.2 Luben Mitevski Rochester Hills, MI 260.2 Ryan Bruxvoort Griffith, IN 227.8 David Bartnicki Jr Wyandotte, MI 222.7 Marc Pouliot Farmington Hills, MI 205.3 Michael Fink Vicksburg, MI 205.3 Ross Eppelheimer Clawson, MI 191.5 Justin Derdowski Denver, CO 160.3 Nolan Cole Wyoming, MI 145.3 Nathan Cole Wyoming, MI 121.6 Dan Frayer Portage, MI 96.2 Chris Geerlings Denver, CO M30-34 480.1 Chris Ragsdale Seattle, WA 397.6 Joel Bierling Kentwood, MI 351.4 Alexander Ruch Ada, MI 319 Eugene Daniels Grand Haven, MI 304 Steve Rettig Grand Haven, MI 297.7 Jakob Steffey Stockbridge, MI 277.6 Wade Burch Lansing, MI 251.5 Aaron Derdowski Providence, RI 214 Shane Adams Hazel Park, MI 205.3 Jason Hatton Essexville, MI 205.3 Joshua Hatton Grand Rapids, MI 169 John Bahrke Westfield, IN 167.8 Brian Updike Grand Rapids, MI 167.8 Michael Lamay Ypsilanti, MI 145.3 Paul Clark Washington, D.C. 121.6 Brian Yost Frendale, MI 71.5 Gary Zehr Fishers, IN M35-39 427.6 Jay Alberts Chagrin Falls, OH 427.6 Heath Warner Elida, OH 411.4 Doug Derdowski Williamston, MI 372.7 Douglas Wickert Dayton, OH 358.9 Robert Hayley Taylor, MI 335.2 Gregory Taylor Kalamazoo, MI 327.7 Brian Baker Sparta, MI 306.6 Paul Rozelle Bexley, OH 290.2 Kevin Merritt Clarkston, MI 257.8 Thomas Miller Freeland, MI 251.5 Miroslaw Stasiuk Grand Rapids, MI 250.3 Matthew Vander Linde Kingsley, MI 214 Samuel Wilkinson Caledonia, MI 205.3 Don Smith II Yorkville, IL 205.3 Shawn Krooswyk Comstock Park, MI 205.3 Jonathon Bachman Owosso, MI 182.8 Scott Kramer Greenville, MI 152.8 Matthew Miles Holt, MI 121.6 Mark Winters Grand Rapids, MI 121.6 Mark Curtis Grand Rapids, MI 121.6 Charles Burgis Wheaton, IL 91 Scott Johnson Kentwood, MI M40-44 427.6 Jon Batek Batavia, IL 396.4 Andrew Provenza Avon, OH 381.4 Stephen Schofer Red Hill, PA 381.4 Eric Johnson Worthington, OH 373.9 Robert Schaller Algonquin, IL 357.7 Bill Juhasz Grand Haven, MI 312.7 Mark Harrison Naperville, IL 312.7 John Cook Fishers, IN 305.2 Jon Muller Grand Rapids, MI 272.8 Jeff Rothley Flint, MI 266.5 Brian Bundy Swartz Creek, MI 266.5 David Ringey Beverly Hills, MI 265.3 Michael Zapinski Macomb, MI 251.5 Mark Alexander Swartz Creek, MI 251.5 Troy Carr Grand Rapids, MI 235.3 Jeff Pettes Burnsville, MN 235.3 Ken De Graaf Hudsonville, MI 223.9 Kurt Swanson Grand Rapids, MI 207.7 Philip Trujillo Northville, MI 206.5 Michael Burden Kentwood, MI 205.3 Thomas Cole Brighton, MI 205.3 Stevin Weiderhold Saginaw, MI 205.3 Shannon Pike Portland, MI 199 J Clayton Lebanon, OH 121.6 Tim Ewing Wheaton, IL 121.6 David Barstis Niles, MI 121.6 Cesar Salmeron Rockford, MI M45-49 373.9 Rene Mortara Flemington, NJ 373.9 Martin Waalkes Ada, MI 373.9 Steven Turner St. Charles, IL 366.4 Eric Overton Berea, OH 365.2 Richard Hughes Worthington, OH 365.2 Matthew Amor La Porte, IN 357.7 Todd Goodman North Royalton, OH 351.4 Ralph Mlady Jr Parma, OH 349 Otto Weyer Jr Garden City, MI 334 Richard Lawrence Conneautville, PA 327.7 Tim Zych Alto, MI 327.7 James French Coldwater, MI 320.2 Mikael Henriksson Middleville, MI 319 Patrick Donnelly Noblesville, IN 319 Dale Hansen Swartz Creek, MI 312.7 James Kubiak Ludington, MI 305.2 Douglas Stadel Lansing, MI 304 Rick Cosaro Naperville, IL 304 Rainard Beer Strongsville, OH 304 Jerry Behl Grandville, MI 304 David Flora Cable, OH 290.2 Jim Supple Holland, MI 274 John Lupina Holt, MI 274 Brian Curtis Wyoming, MI 251.5 Scott Spence Holland, MI 251.5 Gregory Clark Carmel, IN 245.2 Bill Windhorst Sterling Heights, MI 227.8 Ralph Germaine Oakville, ON 226.4 Craig Rohrer Milford, MI 222.7 Dirk Shelley Highland Park, IL 216.4 Melvin Siebert Magnolia, OH 205.3 Troy Tissue Hudsonville, MI 205.3 Jonathon Schultz Warren, MI 205.3 Jon Humphrey Caledonia, MI 205.3 Joaquin Luna Saginaw, MI 205.3 David Bartnicki Sr Wyandotte, MI 205.3 W W Scott Chapman Jr Alto, MI See N24HC RESULTS page 17 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-07-02.pdf 8e24e5cee4d8cd46396c0971947feff6 PDF Text Text Plan unveiled to protect state land Library saga ends with ‘win/win/win’ Sisters to play in golf championship See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 27 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 2, 2009 NEWS Hastings administrator called back from layoff BRIEFS Board approves 1.5 percent wage increases Quint Essential Bones to play at Fountain The Quint Essential Bones will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 3 as part of the Fridays at the Fountain concert series on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Quint Essential Bones, affectionately known as QEB, is five trombones — three tenor and two bass — backed by a rhythm section of bass, guitar and drums. Its members are all part-time professional musicians who have played in big bands for years. Sets include songs such as “Fly Me to The Moon,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “One Note Samba,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Mr. Sandman,” “The Preacher,” “Margaritaville,” “Birdland,” “Old Devil Moon” and other jazz, blues, contemporary, Latin and rock favorites. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Tuesday is last day to register to vote Tuesday, July 7, is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 4 primary election. The only local issue coming up for vote in August will be the renewal of an operational millage for the Hastings Public Library among residents of Hastings and Rutland charter townships. To register, applicants must be at least 18 years old by election day and be U.S. citizens. Applicants must also be residents of Michigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register. Voters may register in person or by mail. The mail-in form is on the Department of State Web site. Voters who qualify may choose to cast an absentee ballot on election day. The Secretary of State office will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Fourth of July holiday, and again Monday, July 6, as part of the state-mandated unpaid furlough day. Additional election information can be found at www.Michigan.gov/sos. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During a special meeting Monday afternoon, just two weeks after the Hastings Board of Education approved his lay-off, by a 6-1 vote, Hastings High School Assistant Principal Mark Martin was recalled in the wake of the retirements of Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski and administrative assistant Janice Karasinski. While the board voted unanimously to reinstate Martin, who previously served as the assistant principal at the middle school before being reassigned to the high school last year, his position in the district is yet to be determined. “We’ll want to think everything through carefully,” said Board Secretary Jeff Guenther. “I’m glad to see Mark Martin back, but we want to make sure we have the right people in the right spot for the sake of the kids.” “It is going to be a difficult position to fill,” said Trustee Kevin Beck. Trustee Tammy Pennington agreed. Treasurer Gene Haas, who was the only board member to vote against Martin’s layoff, also said he was glad to see Martin back. “I want to express my regret at losing two very good employees,” he said. “I’m glad to see Mark Martin stay, but it seems the price we have to pay is having the Karasinskis leave.” “This is the least amount of administration we have had since I have been on the board,” said President Patricia Endsley. “This really cuts us down to the bare bones.” Monday’s special meeting was held so the board could approve amendments to balance the district’s 2008-09 budget before the end of the fiscal year June 30. To balance the budget, the board approved a transfer of $175,517 from the general operating fund, which increased its total transfers for the year from $335,000 to $510,517. The transfer leaves the district with $37,467 in reserve funds, $100,000 in designated funds for the purchase of school buses, maintenance and repair work to the buildings and grounds, and $83,707 in reserved funds. The amendment reduced the district’s general fund balance to $221,174 or .89 percent. “It gives me jitters how this impacts our fund balance. We’re walking a thin line,” said Barb Hunt, the district’s business manager. “From what we’re hearing from the state, it’s only going to get worse,” said Endsley. “The House has proposed using the federal stimulus money to fill the gap in per-pupil funding. However, the Senate is saying don’t use it all; save some for the following year. “It gives me jitters how this impacts our fund balance. We’re walking a thin line,” Barb Hunt, Hastings business manager Hunt after the meeting. “We’ve done our budgeting based on our best estimate of where we’ll be next year, but ...” said Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek. “For next year’s budget, we estimated a $59 per-pupil decrease in funding and, hopefully if it is cut it won’t be $110,” said Hunt. The board also unanimously approved continuing the contract of Superintendent Rich Satterlee for the second year in a threeyear period from 2008-09 through 2010-11. The continued contract also includes a $1,650 increase for Satterlee, bumping his salary from $110,000 to $111,650. “There was quite a bit of discussion that the superintendent didn’t get an increase last year; but we are very pleased to be able to offer this modest increase this year,” said Pennington. “I want to say that Rich has done quite well on the job,” said Guenther. “It’s like drafting No. 1 out of college and into the pros and expecting him to jump right in; that’s unfair. I think Rich has done a pretty good job.” In other business, the board : • Approved the continuing employment of non-contract employees: Erin Blakely, Larry Cook, Earl Cooklin, Sandra Graybill, Timothy Kietzman, Brian Osterink, Elizabeth Rowse and James Vreugde. • Issued employment contracts starting July 1 through June 30, 2010, to the following administrators: Chris Cooley ($78,291), Michael Goggins ($75,023), Stephen Hoke ($74,821), Barbara Hunt ($71,953), Judith Johnson ($73,406), Timothy Johnston ($90,858), Mark Martin ($73,661), Michael Schneiderhan ($78,041), Terry Sedlar ($72, 065), Amy Tebo ($73,406) and Mary Vliek ($93,055). All administrators received a 1.5 percent raise. • Set 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, as the date for its annual organizational meeting. The meeting will be held in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St. Audit report commends county for efforts to improve controls by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners heard the results of an audit of the county’s 2008 fiscal year at its June 23 meeting. Stephen Blann, principal in the governmental accounting and auditing division of the Rehmann Group, delivered the presentation, saying that at the end of 2008, the county had a general fund balance of approximately $2.1 million. Blann said the county’s net assets totaled about $44 million last year, adding that much of those assets were not liquid. “Better than $32 million of that is tied up in things like bricks and mortar and buildings that you can’t spend for operations,” he explained. According to a June 22 communication from the Rehmann Group to the board, several items relating to the audit of the county were specifically addressed, including its processes for jury fee disbursements. “We made several procedural recommendations, which to our knowledge, the county has implemented,” the communication said of the disbursements. “We believe that if adhered to, these controls will continue to provide reasonable assurance that jury fee disbursements are being made appropriately.” The letter noted the documentation and loss of fuel at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. “For the year ended Dec. 31, 2008, the quantities of fuel inventory purchases and usage were not consistently documented and reconciled,” the communication stated. “... Subsequent to year-end, the county has made further attempts to reconcile the quanitity of fuel inventory at the airport. We commend the county for its efforts in identifying opportunities for improving controls ...” A note recommending that the county either adopt a revised policy on absenteeism or begin adhering more closely to its current related policy was detailed in the communication, as well. “The county has not been in the practice of following its compensated absences policy, which requires that ‘Senior Citizen of the Year’ nominations sought County Democratic Party selects new chair, vice chair in wake of resignation Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging are sponsoring the 11th annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award, which highlights contributions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in the county. The award focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older and will be presented at the COA’s summer picnic Aug. 6 at the COA building in Hastings. The person chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year also is invited to ride as an honored guest in the annual Hastings Summerfest parade. Nominees should be age 60 or older and residents of Barry County. Consideration should be given to the contribution the individual has made to the community. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been involved in, how his or her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people affected by those contributions. by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern Rose Anger resigned from her position as chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party June 3, after almost six months in the position. Anger said the job was a large undertaking, especially in light of family obligations and a full-time job. When members returned from a winter hiatus with new ideas for the party, Anger said she decided to resign and allow one of them to lead the party. “It was coming,” Anger said. “It’s the same old thing. They assume they have a better idea.” In a special meeting called two weeks after Anger resigned, the executive board elected Blanche Munjoy and Bob Edwards as chair and vice chair, respectively. Both Munjoy and Edwards have served as chairpersons before; Munjoy for two terms in the early 1990s, and Edwards in the 1980s. Munjoy said she didn’t know why Anger resigned but had simply received a letter from Anger saying she had done so. The lack of participation of party members contributed to Anger’s resignation. “It doesn’t take much to get a majority when people don’t show up to the meetings,” See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 So, I’m sure the budget will go to the Conference Committee. We’re just going to have to wait and see what happens,” said said Anger, adding that a whole new set of faces with a new set of ideas began participating once spring came around. “It’s spring, and all the snowbirds come back from Florida and are all of the sudden interested,” she said. Anger said that in the meeting before her resignation, five former chairs of the party were present and asking what the party had accomplished in the past six months. “I got a lot done in six months,” she said, specifying that she was actually about 10 days’ short of the six-month mark. “It’s a huge job. It really is.” She said being a county employee only handicapped her as chair. Recently elected Vice Chair Edwards said he understands why Anger chose to resign. When new faces bring their ideas to the party, he said it can be difficult to manage. “They think they know better than the chair,” he said. “[But] they never participated from day one.” Now that she has resigned, Anger said she can go back to “being a little bureaucrat in the basement” where she can let her “stress level start to recede a little.” compensated absence pay-outs upon retirement be capped at a pre-determined level,” the communication stated. “Instead, the county has been paying out terminated employees for the entire amount of their accrued balance.” Both the county’s physical capital assets and its reconciliation of outdated financial transactions are mentioned in the letter. According to the auditors, a recommended procedure for the periodic inventorying of the county’s physical COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 5 Local festivities planned for the 4th The flag-raising ceremony at Charlton Park begins at noon Saturday. (See inside for more info.) �Page 2 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Nomination forms for the Senior Citizen of the Year award are available at the Commission on Aging office, Hastings City Bank and WBCH Radio. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. All nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 24. Entertainers still needed for Relay for Life Area talent is being sought to entertain at the Barry County Relay for Life, which will be held from noon Friday, Aug. 14, until noon Saturday, Aug. 15, to raise funds to fight cancer. The event will be held at Tyden Park in Hastings. Relay volunteer Julie Flook, who is in charge of entertainment at the event, is seeking performers who are willing to donate their talent for the cause. Rick Moore has donated an 8-by-24-foot stage, which will enhance performances. Anyone interested in performing is asked to call Flook at 269-721-8099. Progressive Democrats to meet Wednesday The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. The public is invited to attend. Golfers are still needed to play by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Major beneficiaries are convincing their friends to golf and vote for their causes Friday, July 17, during the MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Classic. This year, the main recipients will be the Thornapple Arts Council, Barry County United Way Extreme Community Investment Fund, the Barry County Humane Society and Manna’s Market. Golfers may still sign up ($200 for a team of four golfers) by the July 10, but the sooner the better, according to Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation. Golfers can get information by calling the Hastings Country Club Pro Shop at 269-9452756. Information and registration forms are also at the club’s Web site at www.hastingscc.org. This year, the four major beneficiaries have decided to entice those who don’t golf to help fund raise as well. Each charity has donated a significant prizes for a special drawing. The four prizes are a basketball signed by Tom Izzo, a GPS unit, a digital camera and a video camera. Hastings BPA student attends national conference in Dallas Gail Horsefield (left) and Rose wearing her Tam o’ Shanter and Nan Kinney with Emme remind everyone of the work the Human Society is doing in Barry County. The local Humane Society is one of the groups competing for support at this year’s MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Golf Classic. (Photos by Patricia Johns) Danny Hooten challenges golfers to go against him during the MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Classic Hastings alumnus Zackary Scofield (left) meets with Hastings High School representative Adam Miller in Dallas at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference. Hastings High School Outstanding Business Student and Business Professionals of America (BPA) member Adam Miller recently attended the 2009 BPA National Leadership Conference, “Blazing New Trails,” in Dallas. BPA is a career-technical student organization for high school and college students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. Some 3,000 students and the professionals who educate and mentor them attended the three-day event held June 17 to 21. While at the conference, which had been rescheduled from May because of the H1N1 flu outbreak, Miller participated in national- Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, July 2 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4 — Library closed. Tuesday, July 7 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Last day to register to vote in the August election. Wednesday, July 8 — summer reading program, 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above events. level business skill competitions, workshops, general sessions and the national officer candidate campaigns and elections. He also had the opportunity to do some sightseeing, including a John F. Kennedy tour, a visit to the Dallas Zoo, and a day at Six Flags over Texas. Miller was accompanied by Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston and counselor Lori Johnston. “Adam was an excellent representative of Hastings High School and the business department,” said Tim Johnston. “He was the consummate young professional.” An unanticipated highlight of the conference was watching HHS BPA alumnus and current Davenport University BPA member, Zackary Scofield, earn the first place award for financial analyst team at the post-secondary level. Three other Hastings BPA alums qualified to attend the national conference: Nicole Meredith from Davenport University and Kristina Dobbin and Erin Fluke from Northwood University. “The conference is the culmination of a school year’s worth of business workforce education and training which members of the local chapter of Business Professionals of America have received,” said Tracy George, who with fellow Hastings business teacher Nancy Cottrell, advises the chapter. Miller earned the honor of attending the national conference by placing in events held at the regional and state levels earlier in the year. He will be attending Davenport University and plans to compete alongside Scofield at the post-secondary level as a member of Davenport’s BPA chapter. Tickets for these prizes will be sold Friday, July 17, at the golf course at $5 for one or three tickets for $10. The Bill Porter Golf Classic has raised more than $125,000 for nonprofit organizations in Barry County in the past four years. Call 269-945-0526 for more information. Morse named American Legion officer of the year Courtney Morse (from left), Christopher Morse, and Brenda Morse look on as Hastings Police Officer Clifford Morse is recognized as the Michigan American Legion Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by Hastings Mayor Bob May. Also looking on are American Legion and Hastings City Council Trustees Frank Campbell and David McIntyre. During the June 22 meeting of the Hastings City Council, Mayor Bob May recognized Hastings Police Officer Clifford Morse for being named the recipient of the 2009 Michigan American Legion Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Morse received the award from American Legion State Commander William Anderson and the Legion’s Law and Order Chairman, William Miller, at a special presentation in Lansing June 19. “This is a situation that doesn’t happen very often ... but it should happen in the city of Hastings because of all the fine officers we do have,” said May. “Every city, village, township and county that has an American Legion post had the opportunity to submit a name for the Outstanding Police Officer of the Year. As you see us standing here, you know Hastings won. Not only did we win, but Cliff, his family and the whole community won. The chief gets a slap on the back; the whole community did.” May added that at the award presentation in Lansing, members of the Legion said, “They couldn’t figure out how he couldn’t win because they couldn’t find any kind of award he hadn’t received through the DARE programs, the schools systems and saving a child’s life and all the other programs he had been to.” The proclamation from the American Legion stated that Morse was being recognized for his “leadership in public safety and community involvement.” “I think this is one fantastic award to one fantastic officer,” said May. “I’d just like to say thank you very much for the honor and for the confidence the city council and the members of the (Hastings Police) Department and the community have shown me and the support you’ve given me throughout the years,” said Morse. “It’s been a tough year for me, with my illnesses and everything else, and I just can’t believe how the community stood behind me and helped me — just wonderful people and wonderful friends.” Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski retires Hastings Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski and his wife, Janice, an administrative secretary for Hastings Area Schools, are enjoying their first days of retirement. Monday afternoon, the Hastings Board of Education approved a personnel report which contained notice of the couple’s retirement, effective July 1. “My experience with Mike and Janice has been fantastic,” said Board of Education Secretary Jeff Guenther, who like many of the other board members, expressed regret upon hearing that the Karasinskis were retiring. Mike has been in education for 35 years, the last eight as the Hastings Middle School principal. Janice was an administrative assistant for the district for seven years. Wednesday morning, Mike said that now that they are retired, their primary goal is to spend more time with their grandchildren. “Our number one goal is to be able to travel and spend more time with our grandchildren. We have two grandchildren in Virginia and two in Wisconsin,” said Mike. “We want to see them more often.” Mike said his retirement plans also may include returning to coaching. “Coaching is really important to me; it’s why I got into teaching 35 years ago. I knew I wanted to continue to,” he said, adding that he used to coach football and wrestling when he was a teacher. “Retiring allows me a chance to go back and do that again.” Mike said that he and Janice have enjoyed their time in Hastings. “It’s been a very enjoyable eight years in Hastings. We feel fortunate to have been a member of the district and the community,” he said. “We have been very impressed with both the district and the community as a whole.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 3 Plan unveiled to protect Barry County land by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Pierce Cedar Creek Institute hosted a presentation June 25 on a plan recently created by the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) to voluntarily protect land both in and around the Barry State Game Area and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Formed in 1991, the SWMLC is a taxexempt organization that seeks to preserve the natural character of land in Southwest Michigan and protect the endangered and threatened species of animals in the area. The SWMLC achieves its goal of protecting land and animals by not only purchasing properties to be used as preserves, but by buying and accepting donations of property easements that establish permanent deed restrictions relating to limitations of development and usage. In an interview after the presentation, Peter Ter Louw, executive director of the SWMLC, said that while the organization often partners with governmental entities, such partnerships exist only to allow the SWMLC access to more information and funding. The conservancy’s relationship with state and local governments does not allow the organization to compel property owners to protect or preserve their properties in any way, he explained. “The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy only works with willing property owners who voluntarily want to work with us to protect their lands,” he said. “... We don’t have the capacity for eminent domain or anything of that nature, and we wouldn’t want to work that way.” To date, the SWMLC owns almost 1,870 acres of preserves and protects nearly 5,700 acres through easements. Counties in which the organization is active include Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. Currently, Barry County is home to more conservation easements by the group than any other county in the conservancy. Only Kalamazoo County has more sites listed. During the presentation Thursday, Emily Wilke, director of land protection for the SWMLC, detailed the organization’s new plan. “The Barry State Game Area is one of the most significant natural resources in southern Michigan, and we want to see that area further protected,” she said. According to Wilke, a grant from the Land Trust Alliance provided funds necessary for the plan to be initially developed. The SWMLC determined the areas both in and around the game and recreation areas regarding which it would attempt to partner with property owners to protect, after taking into account a variety of factors, including natural This map, developed by Emily Wilke, identifies the five areas (A-E) that the SWMLC will offer to help landowners protect as part of the plan. The green on this map represents the more than 26,500 acres currently protected in some way by the game area, recreation area, other organizations and various land conservation efforts. Russell Mason discusses the strengths of private organizations. Peter Ter Louw talks about the plan’s impact on the future. features and animal habitats, she said. “... Once we figured out what lands were already protected, we ... figured out what other parcels we wanted to see protected,” she explained. Wilke said that one of goals of the plan is to protect the Cerulean warbler, a rare bird requiring 8,000 acres of “contiguous forest” to thrive. “The Cerulean warbler is found within the Barry State Game Area, and it’s one of the fastest declining song birds in North America,” she explained. According to Wilke, a workshop on the conservation opportunities that the SWMLC affords will be held some time within the next several months for owners of properties Craig Stolsonburg reads from a resolution supporting the plan. Emily Wilke provides details on the plan. Bonnie Hildreth speaks about conservancy in Barry County. around the game and recreation areas. “In the next two years, we think we can protect an additional 400 acres or so in and around the Barry State Game Area,” she said. “... We hope to protect roughly 2,000 more acres both in and around the Barry State Game Area within the next 10 years. That would expand the protected area by about 10 percent. We think that’s a realistic goal.” Wilke said numerous organizations have helped the SWMLC to develop and implement the plan, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Barry County Planning Department, the Barry County Land Information Services Department, Barry Conservation District, Michigan Audubon Society, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Michigan State University Extension, Barry Community Foundation, Richard T. Groos LLC and the Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council. The plan already has received support from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. On May 12, the board passed a resolution showing its approval of the SWMLC’s efforts. “... The Barry County Board of Commissioners supports the creation and implementation of a conservation plan and the further protection of natural resource and wildlife habitat within and around the Barry State Game Area to ensure the long-term viability ... of this open space resource in Barry County,” said Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, reading aloud the resolution Thursday. Dr. Russell Mason, chief of the DNR’s wildlife division, said the plan demonstrates the unique and effective role non-governmental organizations can play in protecting the environment. “One of the things about state government that is so typical is that we are by our very nature reactive,” he explained. “In this particular case, the idea of conservation easements around the game area is a wonderful idea, because it protects land that we wouldn’t have an opportunity to protect very efficiently ourselves.” Richard Shaw, a member of the SWMLC’s board, said Barry County is leading the charge in natural conservancy. “Barry County, as you well know, has over 3,000 acres protected, and we like to say Barry County is a hotbed of land protection,” he explained. “And I think all of us who live or have lived in Barry County can be really proud of our beautiful county and the kinds of things that we think are important.” Bonnie Hildreth, president of the Barry Community Foundation, echoed Shaw, saying, “We note, from all of our prior investments and surveys, that in this place that we call home, the land, the water and the air quality is very important to Barry County residents ...” Ter Louw explained that the plan entails a longevity in which area residents will be able to take pride. “I think it’s going to be a fantastic thing,” he said. “I think it’s really going to have a profound impact and a lasting legacy.” Delton school board adopts budget as ‘working document’ by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On June 29, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education held a hearing and special meeting on a proposed budget for the 2009-10 school year. At the hearing, Sheryl Downer, director of finance for the district, delivered a presentation on the proposed budget, saying that it is a “working document” based upon currently available information and can be amended to incorporate new information. According to Downer, a number of vari- ables could affect the proposed budget, including the enrollment numbers, increases in utility costs, state funding and the availability of federal stimulus funds. The proposed budget currently projects a deficit of $12,837. Downer said that when compared to the district’s 2008-09 school year, the proposed budget anticipates 30 less employees and fewer students. “We are projecting a loss of 80 students,” she explained. The proposed budget does not incorporate a number of costly expenditures featured in the 2008-09 budget, she added. Reductions in spending detailed by Downer include elimination of a $70,000 school bus purchase, a $50,000 decrease in spending for curriculums and a $30,000 decrease in spending for supplies. Money allocated in the proposed budget for telephone services, postage and printing is equal to the 2008-09 school year. When compared to the 2008-09 school year, the proposed budget reflects an increase Amended lawsuit against county board chair dismissed by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer An amended lawsuit filed by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbarger against Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton was dismissed June 21 by Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Pamela Lightvoet. As reported in the May 7 edition of the Hastings Banner, Shellenbarger’s original lawsuit focused on a letter from Callton. In the letter, which was written to support the filing of a personal protection order for Barry County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick against Shellenbarger, Callton utilized Barry County’s seal. Consequently, Shellenbarger previously stated that such use of the seal was improper and a misrepresentation of the county. According to a brief provided by Callton’s legal counsel, Allan C. Vander Laan, the original lawsuit was dismissed, in part, because it was ruled that Callton is entitled to governmental immunity. As such, the brief states that the amended lawsuit, while similar to the original lawsuit in that it alleges Callton commit- ted libel and intentionally interfered with Shellenbarger’s rights, is different because Barry County is no longer named a defendant and also because it “attempts to circumvent governmental immunity by alleging (Callton) was acting in his individual capacity because his county commissioner letterhead lists his business address and phone number.” The brief states that the amended lawsuit also alleges that Callton conspired to interfere with the Shellenbarger’s rights and that Callton violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act when Shellenbarger was a patient of the Nashville Chiropractic Center, which Callton, a chiropractor, owns. Despite Lightvoet’s ruling on the amended lawsuit, Shellenbarger maintained that Callton’s use of the seal was improper. Shellenbarger added that Callton’s defense was funded by taxpayers and, as such, puts an undue burden on them. “He wasted the taxpayers’ money,” Shellenbarger said. “... This all could have been settled with an apology.” Callton addressed Shellenbarger’s comments regarding attorney fees, saying that the fees for his defense in both lawsuits are covered by the legal insurance plan under which the county operates. According to Callton, the amended lawsuit sought monetary damages in excess of $50,000. Shellenbarger explained that he offered to settle the amended lawsuit for a lesser amount. When asked what the amount was, he said, “I don’t remember the amount, but it was for a lot less.” Vander Laan said that the amount Shellenbarger offered to settle for was $500. Vander Laan added that, when he was presented with the offer, he recommended that Callton not take it, saying that he told Callton, “If you do, I think you’re opening yourself up to being an ATM.” Vander Laan said he supports Callton’s decision to not falter on his position regarding both lawsuits. “I was proud to see that Barry County stood on principle,” said Vander Laan. of 8 to 9 percent in the cost of health insurance coverage for employees, in addition to a retirement plan for employees that is based in part on 16.94 percent of their incomes instead of the previous rate of 16.54 percent. In an interview after the hearing, Downer explained that while some of the district’s support staff such as its bus drivers and paraprofessionals do not have access to health insurance through Delton Kellogg, all district employees are entitled to a retirement plan. According to the proposed budget, owners of non-homestead properties — those properties not used as a primary residence — located within the school system will partially fund the district through a tax levied on such properties at a millage rate of 18 mils. “Your non-homestead taxable value will bring in about $2.2 million this year,” Downer told the board. After the hearing, Downer explained that the district’s “foundation allowance” — the amount of per-pupil funding given to a school district by the state — is partially comprised of revenue from non-homestead millages. The proposed budget accounts for a foundation allowance of $7,316 per pupil and, based on last year’s property values, approximately $1,373 of the amount given to each pupil through the foundation allowance will come from non-homestead millages, she said. The proposed budget states that the district also will receive funds through a millage of 3.2 mils that will be levied on both non-homestead and homestead properties located within the school system. In other business at the special meeting, the board passed motions to extend the employment contracts for Superintendent Cynthia Vujea, Assistant Superintendent Paul Blacken and Downer. According to the motions, Blacken’s and Downer’s contracts were extended through the district’s 2010-11 school year, while Vujea’s contract was extended through the district’s 2011-12 school year. In a correspondence after the meeting, Downer explained that the contracts for Vujea and Blacken, in addition to Downer’s own contract, entail annual salaries of $108,712, $90,412 and $77,762, respectively. Sharon Jones, secretary to the superintendent, explained after the special meeting that the meeting had marked the end of Sharon Boyle’s term on the board. Boyle previously served as the board’s vice president. Ben Tobias was elected to the board in May. The board’s most recent president, Sandra Barker, resigned as of yesterday. Accordingly, Jones said the board will be accepting applications until 4 p.m. today from anyone interested in filling the vacant seat. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 4 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Old library-building saga ends with ‘win/win/win’ conclusion Hastings Public Library is a great value To the editor: On Tuesday, Aug. 4, citizens of Rutland and Hastings townships will have the opportunity to renew and secure library services for the next decade. For the past nine years, this millage, in cooperation with the City of Hastings, has given our community outstanding library services. This millage renewal provides over 40 percent of the library’s operating budget. Without the renewal, services would be reduced or eliminated. The beautiful downtown library was built by private donations of over $5.3 million. It is very rare for a community to build a library without a bond issue. Thousands of large and small donations made this library possible. Hundreds of volunteers gave their time to find a location, work with architects and interior designers, promote the capital campaign, hold fund raisers and more to make the library building comfortable and welcoming for all persons. Library services are available for preschool children to adults, day and night, year-round. In addition to the traditional book collection, our library provides newspapers, magazines, audio-visual tapes and discs. Internet and computer services expand learning for all and put us in touch with the world. Inter-library exchanges expand the number and variety of materials available in our collection. Historical and genealogy sections link us with our past. The library offers opportunities for workshops, public meetings, community rooms and expanded parking – all in a convenient location. Prior to the original millage vote, persons in Hastings and Rutland townships had to pay membership fees to access the library. Since the passage of the millage, library usage has more than doubled. Young children, family members and senior citizens can now freely utilize this beautiful new library building. The renewal millage is about the equivalent of four or five books for a household. The library, with its highly trained staff, is a great bargain. I urge you to mark your calendar for Tuesday, Aug. 4, and vote to renew this millage. John R. Fehsenfeld, Hastings Sacrifices of public servants appreciated To the editor: I was utterly appalled to learn that Barry Township Police Officer Mark Kik had taken his life. I could not imagine him giving up his will to live. I thought in my heart, “What could someone have said to him to make him change his mind and go on with life instead of making the decision he finally made? I am so sorry for all those who are deeply affected by the loss of this man. What a terrible loss to us all. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all who are grieving at this time. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the public servants of this wonderful community, this wonderful county, this wonderful state, male and female, no matter what their job description, for all that they do to make my world and my life a bet- Jefferson knew what he was talking about To the editor: One of my favorite presidents is Thomas Jefferson. I recently came across a quote that is ringing true today. “I believe that the banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.” Jefferson’s words are coming true – just look around and see what bankers have done to our economy and the resulting loss of property. Thank you, Thomas Jefferson for the warning. Too bad we did not heed your advice. Michael Trebesh, St. Johns ter experience here on the homefront. I am but a lowly housewife and my words are so small. I know that I may not be able to make a difference in their lives by saying “thank you,” but I want to try to stay they are appreciated by me. I don’t pretend to know all that their jobs entail as a career. I only know that I would not want their job and I know that because they choose to do their jobs, my life is worth living. Though I may not agree with or understand everything they do and they may make mistakes (as all humans do) I appreciate their efforts. If this simple message will touch just one of these public servants and keep them from giving up, I feel my letter was not a waste of time. They are all in my prayers, and I ask God to bless and keep his protection upon them all and to give them strength and wisdom. I just wanted to say I appreciate all that these public servants and their families sacrifice for me every day. Elaine M. Jones, Delton ‘Fountain’ music is a treat To the editor: For the past two weeks, I have gone to “Fridays at the Fountain.” You take a folding chair, sit in the shade on the beautiful lawn of the courthouse, feel a pleasant cool breeze and listen to lovely music performed by very talented musicians. I saw several friends there and visited with them later. What more could you ask for on these very warm days? Try it, you will love it and keep going back, week after week, like I and so many other people do. Virginia Alles, Middleville Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. As reported in last week’s Banner, a long-overdue decision on what would happen to the former library building in downtown Hastings was put to rest. For the most part, both sides — the City of Hastings and Barry County — said they felt the swap was a “win-win” situation. Not only will both government entities win in the process, but taxpayers, who ultimately pay the bills, also come out ahead with the decision. The county gets the additional space as part of its downtown campus to fulfill immediate needs, rather than building a new facility, costing taxpayers far more than what it will cost to remodel the old library location. The city comes out ahead by trading a building that’s been vacant now for more than two years for six vacant lots off Park, Court and West State streets in the city’s planned urban development district, returning the property to the tax rolls. If the city finds the right developer, it could bring far more new jobs to Hastings than the single-site library property would have. Plus, it’s good for downtown merchants in that the city only gives up two designated parking spaces in the lot adjacent to the former library structure. As you can see, what is needed in government is a little more horse sense and a little less nonsense. Looking back over the past two years and how the situation played out should give local leaders some insight on how not to do business in the future. “I thought we were closed out, the library was gone,” said Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Callton. “But when Encore pulled out, we were back in the game serendipitously.” The City of Hastings started with a campaign to tear down the historic structure for additional parking, but didn’t expect the resulting groundswell from hundreds of concerned citizens who attended a city council meeting, willing to fight to save the old structure and offering suggestions for its future use. Due to citizen outcry, the city voted to put the structure up for sale through a request for proposals (RFP) process of interested buyers. The city offered two RFP bid requests for the structure, one in March 2008 and the second in June 2008. But both times, city leaders rejected all of the proposals, including the county’s bid in each request. The county also had put in an offer on the building in November 2007, only to be rebuffed by the city Nearly 30 days after the second proposal process was closed, the city entered into negotiations with Encore Development from Grand Rapids to purchase the building. All other bidders had complied with the requirements of the RFP, including the deadline, yet the city choose the late bidder. I might add the state’s economy and the potential of selling the building looked entirely different in 2007 than it does today. That’s why I was surprised when three city council members voted against the proposal. The city council voted 6-3, with trustees Don Bowers, David Jasperse and Brenda McNabb-Strange casting the dissenting votes. Bowers and Strange suggested the city go through the RFP process one more time, with the county’s offer being considered as one of the bids even though the county was a prior bidder that apparently wasn’t taken seriously. Rather than repeat the process all over again, the county came up with an offer to benefit both entities. Throughout the process, the city has maintained ‘for sale’ signs on the premises, so anyone who was interested could see the signs. Jasperse voted no, expressing concerns over one of the six lots, which according to him was not buildable. He suggested that the city change the offer to include another lot in the deal. County Commissioner Don Nevins, representing the city of Hastings on the county board, originally voted against the exchange in the special meeting, but voted in favor of it when it came up again at the regular county board meeting. “It was strictly financial.” Even as recently as June 8, when the city council was discussing what to do with the building after learning that Encore Development had backed out, Councilman Frank Campbell said the council was “spinning our tires” and suggested that the city take up the county on its repeated offers of $200,000 for the building. The motion died for lack of support. It’s easy to look back to review all the mistakes made in the process, but it doesn’t serve taxpayers other than to make notes so we don’t repeat the errors in the future. The elected officials should ink the deal and look forward to any possibilities gained by saving this historic building. When the city obtains the six vacant lots it should sit down with local real estate professionals for advice on the best use and possible customers for the property. The county needs to review recent strategic planning sessions in determining who should occupy the additional space. It took longer than necessary to get the deal done, but we saved the old library from demolition and found a suitable use. Can we label this a win-win? Yes, I think we can, and in the end, I think you will see a new sense of cooperation with city and county leadership — then everyone wins. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Carbon tax will change fuel use To the editor: I have, thus far, found ways to burn empty plastic bottles and containers of LDPE, HOPE, polyethylene terephthalote, polypropylene, and with some difficulty, polystryamine, which is vinylbenzene. I have not yet figured out how to burn polyvinylchloride in a metal stove or furnace without corroding the metal or etching the firebrick. But with enough heat, supplementary carbon fuel like elm wood, and other more combustible plastic, I can burn the polyvinyl chloride. In the event the carbon tax proposal passes, these will be the only fuels I will be able to afford. I already supplement butane and propane with woodburning to keep current heating costs within my budget. The exotic heating fuels I have been experimenting with may become the only afford- Have you been affected by the DTV conversion? able heating fuels for many if the carbon tax proposal passes. Michigan has a current average unemployment rate of over 12 percent. Many of these people already have difficulty budgeting heat and transportation fuels; a carbon tax would be abusive. Many people I know are not the type who would lie down and freeze to death. Some would burn anything available to stay alive. I recommend finding ways to burn carbonaceous waste as fuel, it is a logical alternative to having water pipes burst from freezing and perishing from hypothermia. A properly constructed furnace with an air supply and a functional chimney is essential to preventing death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. Television stations nationwide switched to broadcasting exclusively in a digital format June 12. Are you having problems with reception? Are you looking to buy a new television? 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Kathryn Guernsey, Caledonia: “We had no problem with the switch-over because we have cable. Most of my friends who don’t have cable and satellite got those boxes before the switch-over day.” To the editor: I want to say my husband and I loved Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik. His loss left a big void in Barry Township and in our hearts. The few times we had to call him (accidents in front of our home, and etc.) he always was there promptly and took care of things. My husband worked volunteer ambulance for 17 years, I worked four years, and three of our children worked, so we saw the local police a lot, and that’s how we got to know Mark. He gave us a lot of good years. We appreciate that. His shoes will be hard to fill. We wish we could have helped him in the end. We will miss his smile which he wore a lot and I can still hear his laugh. He loved his job. From the size of his funeral, people could tell he was very well-liked. God Bless You, Mark. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 5 Story on former police chief was slanted Back to the basics In government, it seems like people always try to make matters more complicated than they really are. Perhaps that is why I do not fit in with the Lansing crowd too well. All kinds of elaborate plans are being laid right now to “turn Michigan around.” Some good ideas are among them, but much of it is just window dressing. Often times, the basics are missed – though that is where I wish to start. There is no tax structure or regulatory scheme that can overcome a problem with crime. All efforts to make Michigan an attractive place for job providers will suffer failure if the state is not a safe place to live. Recently, the State of Michigan commissioned an intensive study by the Council of State Governments to evaluate our criminal justice system. The stated goal was to develop a statewide policy framework that reduces crime and manages growth in spending on corrections. The study identified several major issues including the fact that violent crime is a problem in Michigan and that it is concentrated in particular communities. The violent crime rate is the highest of any of the Great Lake States. That accounts for Michigan’s large prison population. It also found that the certainty of apprehension of those violent criminals is low and appears to be getting lower. This is a result of the fact that Michigan has the lowest number of law enforcement personnel per capita of all the Great Lakes States. There are two obvious conclusions that any reasonable person would draw from this kind of news. First, keep violent people locked up. Second, the number of police needs to be increased. But these are only the immediate needs. Earlier and more effective intervention is important in the long run. What is both shocking and disappointing is the state’s response to this news. Currently, thousands of people are being paroled from the Michigan Department of Corrections. This is being done under the guise that these are only people convicted of “non-violent” crimes who also have served past their minimum sentences. Here is the problem right out of the gate: If a person has served past their minimum sentence date, that means that the parole board made a determination that they were still a danger to society. Additionally, you’d be surprised by the definition of “non-violent.” The Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative (MPRI) is being beefed up to handle this mass exodus from Michigan prisons. That collaborative is very heavy on administration and light on real and transparent results. This may surprise you. There is talk of the MPRI being an instant success. You may have heard things about recidivism being decreased already. Here is the dirty little secret about those stats — recidivism technically is only a measure of the people who end up back in prison. If the state simply decides not to send people back to prison, then it can say the rate dropped. The state has turned its parole officers into data entry clerks. They spend most of their time making reports for the bureaucracy back in Lansing. They go through an elaborate process to assess objective and subjective criteria to label someone as “high” or “low” risk. If you are low risk, then you can basically do anything you want and you will not be sent back to prison. There are cases of multiple failed drug tests, association with known criminals and absconding for months, and these violations are ignored by the decisionmakers in Lansing. So the recidivism rate of “low-risk” people is plummeting. Doesn’t that make you feel safer? But here is the good news. No original ideas are needed. We know what works. The drug court model is a shining example of something in government that actually produces results. The state needs to implement the drug court model for parolees. Take the portion of the corrections budget dedicated to MPRI and give it directly to counties according to how many parolees they have. That newly created local fund would be used to implement close supervision through the parole officer and to administer pay for services though local, existing service agencies according to the needs of the parolee. The fund also could be used to pay counties for short jail stays associated with parole violations. This kind of swift but temporary punishment for parole violations is much cheaper than prison and it is much more effective. This is the first of many necessary steps for Michigan’s recovery that I will lay out over the summer. A brighter future for Michigan is obtainable — but we need to get the basics right first. And that starts with safety. To the editor: I think the piece you published in the June 25 issue of the Banner was very slanted. Not only did this not belong on the front page, but information was poorly collected. Your information left out the fact the Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik had been on medical leave prior to this tragedy. His health had been poor for a couple of months. Of course Chris Martin was acting chief while Kik was out. Someone needed to do what Barry Township residents had requested through their taxes. Nothing in the report indicates Mark had a medical condition and was not just demoted. I knew Mark personally and know he is a better man than that report indicates. I also have done quite a bit of research on this “Bloomberg Freedom of information Act” that is mentioned. The only information I find is that Mayor Bloomberg, mayor of New York City has filed against the feds regarding where the stimulus money went. I don’t think the feds have too much interest in Barry Township Police Department. Googled this info. Stimulus money would go to the county before Barry Township Police Department. Since when does the Banner accept anonymous information as fact. I thought you need to double check the facts. I don’t think Mark’s memory should be based on an anonymous letter. Mark was a wonderful officer and man; I am not alone in this ideal of him. Let the man and his family rest, they are not alone in their grief. Mary Stanley, Delton Editor’s note: The Banner did look into the incident and published information from the Barry County Sheriff’s investigative reports and documents. The Bloomberg FOIAs were related to a local complaint which we are continuing to research; they had nothing to do with the New York City mayor. Details on Kik’s health was not provided to the Banner. We do not accept anonymous information as fact; the sheriff was interviewed and denied the false claims. Several phone calls were made and FOIAs submitted to gain further information. The Banner is continuing to look into the incident. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to make improvements to the foundation, add any drains that may be necessary, patch and resurface Channel Drive and the portion of Ford’s Point Road westerly thereof, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows (described by tax parcel numbers): 12-170-001-00 12-170-004-00 12-180-022-00 12-180-026-00 12-180-031-00 12-180-036-00 12-180-041-00 12-180-046-00 12-180-019-00 12-170-002-00 12-170-005-00 12-180-023-00 12-180-027-00 12-180-032-00 12-180-037-00 12-180-042-00 12-180-047-00 12-005-006-05 12-170-002-10 12-170-008-00 12-180-023-10 12-180-028-00 12-180-033-00 12-180-038-00 12-180-043-00 12-180-048-00 12-005-006-00 12-170-002-20 12-180-020-00 12-180-024-00 12-180-029-00 12-180-034-00 12-180-039-00 12-180-044-00 12-180-049-00 12-170-003-00 12-180-021-00 12-180-025-00 12-180-030-00 12-180-035-00 12-180-040-00 12-180-045-00 12-180-018-00 See diagram below COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 capital assets is not in place, along with a practice by the county of taking the recommended action involving outdated items. “... There are several reconciling items that have been outstanding for over a year,” the communication says of outdated financial transactions. “While the amounts involved are not material to the county’s financial statements taken as a whole, we would nevertheless encourage the treasurer’s office to identify and clear old reconciling items. In general, any checks still outstanding after one year should be escheated to the state treasurer’s office ...” Also noted by the communication was the stability of the county’s information technology (IT) system. “We noted various opportunities to enhance controls over IT as it relates to disaster recovery, backup procedures and password protection,” the report stated. Blann said that all of the items detailed in the communication are “minor” in nature. The communication complimented the county on the results of the audit, saying that the county played a cooperative role in the audit and that all of the transactions made by the county last year demonstrated “authoritative guidance” and “consensus.” Tim McGuire, executive director of the Michigan Association of Counties, also delivered another presentation, saying that on that day, the Michigan House of Representatives was voting on legislation involving revenue sharing. If the legislation passed, he said Michigan counties could receive 17 percent less funding from revenue sharing in the future. “... That’s not a very pleasant message to bring to you today,” he said. “However, we’re taking as much of an active role as we can to make sure that legislators know exactly how those particular cuts are going to affect all of you at the local level.” In an interview after the meeting, State Rep. Brian Calley explained that the income from revenue sharing that counties receive is taken from the state’s general fund. Last year, the state’s general fund balance was approximately $9 billion, while this year’s balance is expected to be about $7 billion, he said. “(McGuire’s) not being an alarmist,” Calley said. “It’s true.” According to Calley, the Michigan Senate recently passed legislation to cut revenue sharing by 17 percent. That legislation is now before a conference committee, which will likely present its version of the legislation for the house and senate to vote on to adopt in August, he said. After the meeting, Barry County Administrator Michael Brown explained in a correspondence that the county currently receives $1.2 million in revenue sharing each year. The income is drawn from a fund, he said, adding that if cuts in revenue sharing went into effect next year, the county could continue to draw monies from the fund at its current rate until 2012. During the portion of the meeting devoted to public comment, Barry County Clerk Pamela Jarvis announced a new Web site available to jurors who serve in the county, saying that the site was scheduled to go live over the weekend. “The site includes a calendar, frequently asked questions and the ability to request to be excused from service via email,” she explained. In other business, the board heard from Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry County Conservation District, and approved a motion to award the organization $7,161 to help supplement the cost of a gypsy moth suppression program it implemented this year. According to Barnard, just over 1,100 acres in the county were treated as part of the program, which cost a total of COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 18 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $35,685.00, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore-described Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on July 16, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77536132 �Page 6 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner William L. Hammond BATTLE CREEK - William L. "Bill" Hammond, of Battle Creek, passed away June 27, 2009, at his home with his family at his bedside. Bill was born on September 19, 1953, in Kalamazoo, the son of Norman and Dora (Hall) Hammond. A veteran serving his country in the US Marine Corp. Bill was the former owner of Silver Leaf Casting Company in Delton, and was an injection molder for over 18 years. He was a bass guitarist for the band Plan B, as he loved music. Bill also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking, as he will be remembered for his great apple pies. Bill's greatest love was his family and friends. Members of his family include: a son, William L. Hammond II, of Kalamazoo; his father, Norman Hammond of Battle Creek; a brother, Michael Boone of Battle Creek; sisters, Sandra Falls of Hastings, Gail Tuinier of Kalamazoo, Joanne Benny of Paw Paw, and Susan Peterson of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and a brother Mark Combs. A memorial service was conducted, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial with full military honors took place at Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions to his family will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view or sign Bill's online guest book. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Donna Marie Borton Robert Lee Pierce HASTINGS - Donna Marie Borton, age 74, of Hastings, died June 27, 2009 at home due to liver failure. She was born March 30, 1935 in Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her father, Orval Fowler, Sr. and mother Donna Marie Fowler. She is survived by her husband Ross Borton; sons, Pat Clement (Sheri) and James Borton (Teresa) of Hastings, Jeff Borton (Barbara) of Holt; daughters, Lori Pion (Wes) and Brenda Wilder (Brandon) of Hastings, Dee Miller (Lori) of Sterling Heights, Janis Perine (Steve) of Elizabethtown, KY, Julie Strangfeld (Joerg) of Apple Valley, MN; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Bud Fowler, Jr. of OR and Chuck Fowler of NV. Donations may be made to Barry County Hospice or Habitat for Humanity Barry County. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 29, 2009 at First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Please share a memory with Donna’s family at www.lauerfh.com. HASTINGS - Robert Lee Pierce, age 85 of Hastings, died on Sunday June 28, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born September 1, 1923 in Hastings, the son of Loren D. and Mary G. (Ochsenbein) Pierce. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. He then entered the United States Army on March 20, 1943 and served until January 14, 1946 when he was honorably discharged. Bob was married to Bonnie Jean Drake on March 5, 1946. He worked for his father-in-law, Howard Drake as a milk hauler and then worked as a truck driver for Michigan Milk Producers Association and General Foods. He retired from General Foods in 1985. Robert loved spending time with his family. He liked fishing, hunting, gardening, collecting stamps and loved to play Euchre. He loved to cut wood for his big furnace, he also loved sports of any kind, especially golf, football and the Detroit Tigers. Robert is survived by his wife, Bonnie Pierce of 63 years; also his daughters, sBrenda (Ken) Cole of Hillsdale, Sally (Bruce) Dietel of Chase, Patty White of Hastings, and his son, John Pierce of Lakeland, Florida; his 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Donald and Wayne Pierce, and four sisters Marian, Lucille, Hilda, and Annetta. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:00am at Our Lady Of Great Oak Church in Lacey. Burial with full Military Honors by the American Legion Post #45 will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to St. Rose School in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). 77536098 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 3 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - July 5s - Baptism. Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 5 p.m. Summer Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Cedar Creek. Friday - 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Floyd G. Conley HASTINGS - Floyd G. Conley, age 87, of Hastings passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 peacefully at Pennock Hospital. Floyd was born in Lansing on June 16, 1922. He was raised in the Bath area and attended area schools there. Floyd served his country during WWII as an artillery gun crewman where he saw combat in the Rhineland Campaign, and Ardennes Campaign. He was decorated with the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, two Bronze stars and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was the widower of Emma J. (Bruce) Conley. The couple was married on October 25, 1959 in Charlotte. Floyd and Emma lived in the Lansing area until October of 1976 when they retired. During their retirement, the couple lived in the Silver Lake area and spent their winters in Archadia, Florida. Floyd and Emma attended Welcome Corners United Methodist Church in Hastings. Together they enjoyed camping all over the country and were members of the National Camping and Hiking Association. Their favorite camping destination was 6 Lakes Michigan in Edmore as they were especially fond of the 5th lake in the chain. Floyd enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, and later in life found a passion for golf, and playing horseshoes. Floyd is survived by his daughter, Dolline (Aaron) Martin; two sons, David (Lynn) Conley, Floyd W. (Mary) Conley; step son, Richard (Gloria) Moon and daughter-in-law Janet Moon. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emma in 2007; his brothers, David, Wallacetine, Wallace, Dorval, and Theron; his sister, Leona, and his step-son, Carroll. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009 with Pastor Susan Olson officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. following the funeral service at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Eaton Community Hospice or Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Dorothy Michaud HASTINGS - Dorothy Michaud, age 82, formerly of Lowell, passed away June 26, 2009 at Tendercare in Hastings, her residence since her stroke in 2007, prior to that her residence was in Baldwin. Dot (as she was known) was born to Clementine and Andrew Jackson Cothren in Roaring River, North Carolina, on May 4, 1927. Dot Michaud was the youngest of ten siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Walter J. Michaud who passed away in April of 2001. She is survived by the couple’s three children Martha Kay Livingston of Odessa, TX; Joseph (Lenora) Michaud of Augusta, MI; Mary Ann (Charles) Cotney of Alexander City, AL; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Helen Houseman of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews; good friend, Sandra Bullock of Baldwin, and lifelong friend, Ida Tacker of Florida. Dot requested that she be cremated. An 11:00 a.m. memorial service is planned on July 8, 2009 at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, Michigan. Please share a memory of Dot with her family at www.lauerfh.com. William T. (Bill) Ulrich memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 1-4 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. The memorial will be held at the home of Peter and Victoria Saucier, 297 133rd Ave., Wayland, MI. Need directions call 269792-9470 or 269-948-4179. Donna (Swift) Wood HASTINGS - Donna (Swift) Wood passed away on June 23, 2009 in Hastings, at the age of 89. She was born on September 12, 1919 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County. She always lived in the Charlotte area until 2004 when she moved to Hastings to be closer to her daughters and entered an AFC Home. If you met Donna, you didn't forget her, she was a wonderful woman, friend, mother, grandmother and aunt. On June 6, 1943 she married the love of her life James Wood, enjoying 46 wonderful years together, before he passed away in 1989. Donna was pregnant with the seventh child when Jim was stricken with polio and was completely paralyzed from the neck down. After being in the hospital for 17 months Jim was sent home with an iron lung, rocking bed and all kinds of life saving equipment that Donna had to not only learn to use, but to also take care of. Together they started a business of Jim having the talent of painting by mouth-stick, and Donna having the patience to dip his brushes and hold the paintings. These were reproduced into note cards that were sold all over the United States and many other countries. Donna took total care of Jim for 32 years, they were each other’s lives. Donna was greeted at heavens gate by her husband, Jim; her granddaughter, Mary Nichols; sons-in-law, Chuck Adams, Robert Jones; her parents, Rue and Hortense Swift; sisters, Ilah Sellen, Norma Gaut, Vera Ramsey and Sylvia Craun; brothers, Lyle, Wayne, Clayton and Burton Swift. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Adams of Hastings, and Sarah (Harold) Nichols of Middleville; sons, Robert (Sandy) of Potterville, Norman (Jackie) of Dimondale, Wilmott (Deborah) of Grand Ledge, Edgar of Fennville and John (Nicole) of Grand Ledge; 14 grandchildren and eight great grand children; sister, Rosemary Perkins of Kalamo and many nieces and nephews. Donna was a member of the Charlotte Congregational Church for almost 70 years, a member of the Mary Martha Circle. She was Eaton Co. homemaker of the year in 1990, enjoyed participating in the Senior Companion Program, Extension Club and Eastern Star. She loved to garden and her yard was full of beautiful flowers, and a large vegetable garden, she was a wonderful cook and was known for her wonderful pies. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with David Roper officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. In her memory Donna would love for you to give to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings William T. Ulrich �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies McKelvey’s celebrate 60th anniversary Come and celebrate Evadene Fox’s 90th birthday party open house at Thornapple Valley Church in the Lodge (north end) on Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. No gifts please, cards are welcome. Lakewood School Board cuts programs, staff home events and 372 away contests. There were 199 fall athletes (118 male and 83 female); 123 winter athletes (69 male and 56 female) and 198 spring athletes (92 male and 109 female). New hires include Keith Carpenter as varsity baseball coach replacing Bob Veitch and rehiring Kellie Rowland replacing Christine Grunewald as volleyball coach. He said he has been impressed with the competitive cheer team and sees them working as hard as any of the other team in conditioning, the weight room and practice. Piercefield said he had been notified Lakewood would be hosting Basketball Districts in 2010. The new gym is scheduled to be completed by then. O’Mara and Piercefield have plans to display trophies and banners in the new gym. Initially, only the league banner and American flag will be displayed. O’Mara said once a banner is up, traditions make it difficult to take them down. He hopes to improve participation by encouraging students to play in three sports not just one. Last year, only six students played three sports. He thought this might be because of the year-round commitment demanded by some sports not giving kids time to be kids. Board Member Gary Foltz said he has heard good news about coaches releasing athletes from practice for study time. Board Member Brian Potter said he has heard nothing but positive things about Lakewood athletics. • Dale Kreuger and Kendall Smith presented a detailed report on energy-efficiency steps the district has taken. Energy use has many variables from season to season and year to year, they said. With the district’s construction, more events are held in the middle school, causing energy use to go up. Construction also has caused energy use to go up in the high school, with doors open and areas temporarily without insulation. Changes have been made at the middle school to improve the heating and air conditioning from the original plans of the 10-yearold building. Smith said ceiling fans near the glass ceiling windows in the middle school commons area and hallway by the gym would capture and recirculate heat to the floor level. Kreuger and the board discussed the return on its investment for some energy saving measures that could be taken. The return for some are so distant, it is not practical, he said. The next board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, in the middle school. Ronald Duane Barringer III, Delton and Ashley Nicole Jmerzel, Delton. Kenny Allen East, Kalamazoo and Samantha Jean Camren, Freeport. Steven Michael Gary, Hastings and Emily Joy Gingrich, Hastings. Tony Garrison Huss, Nashville and Cherry Lynn Lake, Nashville. Kevin Vernon Ireland, Hastings and Rebecca Lynn D’Agostoino, Hastings. Joseph William Kohlenberger, Middleville and Deanne Kay Barcroft, Middleville. Derek Allen Mobley, Middleville and Charity Faith Satchell, Middleville. Michael Douglas Parmenter, Middleville and Lori Ann Leonard, Middleville. Kendall Joseph Rees, Middleville and Joanna Lynn Merrick, Middleville. BOY, Nathan Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on June 11, 2009 at 9:44 p.m. to Autumn Smith and Chad Pergler of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Rose Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. to Jennifer and Tim Donley of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Isabella LeeAnn, born at Pennock Hospital on June 12, 2009 at 7:54 a.m. to Eric and Kayla Blough of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Maelynn Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on June 12, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. to Sandra and Tyler Trout of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Keanan Joseph Duane, born at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2009 at 12:43 a.m. to Justin and Stacy Miller of Sunfield. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Aydyn Mitchell Dale Drake, born at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. to Michele Young of Middleville/ Adrian. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Evan Douglas, born at Pennock Hospital on June 15, 2009 at 8 p.m. to Joshua and Hillary Leatherman of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Brody Matthew, born at Pennock Hospital on June 15, 2009 at 11:32 p.m. to Beth and Matt Peake of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Wyatt Scott, born at Pennock Hospital on June 16, 2009 at 12:01 p.m. to Christina Harris and Charlie Stevens of Shelbyville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. BOY, Kade Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on June 16, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. to Michael and Amber Case of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Lilly Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. to Teri and Greg Randall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kierstynn Renee Bennett, born at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2009 at 6:57 a.m. to Ashley Harring and James Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Collin James, born at Pennock Hospital on June 17, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. to Erin and Dennis Kordelewski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kayleigh Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. to Alexandria McMillen and Dorrance Hoffman III of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Angus Stanley, born at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2009 at 7:02 a.m. to Christy and Don Stratton of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Thomas James, born at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2009 at 10 p.m. to Nicole and Russell Cole of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Guenhyver Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. to Samantha Wellman and Bradley Harton of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry & Ionia County Treasurers will be offering tax reverted real estate at public Auction on July 21, 2009. Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, July 2 - Wednesday, July 8 The Auction will be held at Barry County Courts and Law Building; Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI Registration at 11:00am, Auction at 12:00pm CLOSED Thursday, July 2-Saturday, July 4 Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Weight Room Hours: Visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are available at your local County Treasurers Office. 77535426 Monday - Wednesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 Open Swim Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Charlie Collins is turning Teen Center: Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm EIGHTY! Open Gym Monday-Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Please come join our celebration Saturday, July 4th “ S t r etchi n g ” from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at Spring Park (on M-37) in Middleville. “Your repair dollars go further at” Happy Birthday Charlie!! THISS AUTO Hastings Insurance or Customer Pay • Air Conditioning • Brakes • Wheel Alignment & Mechanical Repair & Services By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77536081 For more information or directions call Cindy at (269) 953-0051 77536462 • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL SAVE $$ ON • Collision & Auto Body Repair Satisfaction Guaranteed! ® The Club oversees 41 flower garden corners in Hastings who have adopted the gardens are contacted by the club project chair and go to the city garage to pick up the flowers, mulch and fertilizer and begin to plant, usually the same day. "This is a great community project that helps to beautify the downtown area and people love to be a part of this," Benner said. The Thornapple Garden Club is part of the Central Region of the Michigan Garden Clubs Inc. through the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Anyone wishing club information can contact club President Donna Brown at 948-2790 and First Vice President Anita Lyons at 269-948-8234. 77528605 Thornapple Garden Club members, friends, and family members have again put their energies and talents into the adopt-a-corner flower gardens in downtown Hastings. "Businesses and individuals annually plant the corners they adopt," said project chair Barb Benner. "The City of Hastings has 41 corners this year that our club oversees the planting of, and we usually have several people waiting for a chance to be a part of this program." The Thornapple Garden Club has been in charge of the adopt-a-corner program for the last four years and works with the city on the project. The flowers are selected by the club, usually in red, white, blue and yellow colors. Once a date has been set for the delivery of the flowers all businesses and individuals BOY, Trevin Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2009 at 1:32 a.m. to Tim and Katie Russell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. We Cater! Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up Live Music on the Patio Thursday, July 2nd Matt Foresman 6 to 10 pm rain call Friday, July 3rd Rush Clement 7 to 11 pm rain or shine South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • The Lakewood Board of Education its passed 2009-10 general fund budget at its June 22 meeting. The budget includes beginning fund equity of $2,119,679; revenues of $17,717,426; expenditures of $17,927,305; deficit of $209,879; unreserved fund equity of $1,909,800 and equity as percent of expenditures at 10.65 percent. The budget is based on the assumptions of a foundation allowance of $7,316 for each full-time student with projected 2009-10 enrollment at 2,137. This is a decrease of 81 students from 2008-09. The budget includes many reductions including one administrator, two secretaries, two bus routes, and increasing athletic fees to participate by 25 percent. Other line-item changes in the budget are reducing building budgets by 5 percent, reducing curriculum by $5,000 and eliminating the vocal music accompanist. In other business, the board: • Approved a school service fund resolution for athletics and food service. The athletic budget includes a subsidy from the general fund The food service budget does not require a subsidy. • Approved a pole license agreement with Consumers Energy to attach aerial cables, wires and associated equipment for fiber optic cables. The cables would connect Woodland, the middle school, the high school and the ISD. There was discussion about burying the cables rather than stringing them on poles. Although burying them would be better, it was determined to be cost-prohibitive. In a board workshop prior to the board meeting, Sue Elliott and from the school’s food service thanked the board for support of the new food service. It is now operated in house and not contracted with an outside company. Food Service Director Jan Yonkers thanked the board for taking a chance. She said the year has been a challenge with no hot water at the high school at the beginning of the school year and now three kitchens completely stripped to dirt floors. Superintendent Mike O’Mara jokingly said they would be getting wood burning stoves. Board President David Lind complimented the food service staff, saying, “You took the opportunity, and the results speak for themselves. It’s not just the money but the quality of the food that you serve.” In other business at the workshop: • Athletic Director Wayne Piercefield gave an annual report. The 2008-09 academic year had 18 varsity sports with 604 contests, 232 Marriage Licenses BOY, Drew Tyler, born at Pennock Hospital on June 17, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. to Heather and Matthew McDonald of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS Evadene Fox to celebrate 90th birthday 77536084 Cappon-Blair Martin and Carolyn Cappon of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kay Cappon to Daniel Everett Blair, son of Dan and Lorrie Blair of Hastings. Amanda is a 2008 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently pursuing a business major at Grand Valley State University. Daniel is a 2004 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently serving in the Air National Guard and pursuing an associate in CAD at Kellogg Community College. A Sept. 5, 2009 wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Ted and Clara McKelvey of Hastings recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ted McKelvey and Clara Spaulding were married on June 5, 1949. They have four daughters: Teddie (Steve) Soya and Janice McKelvey (Roy Goforth) of Hastings, Peggy McKelvey of Fine Lake, and Julie Shreeve of San Jose, California. They celebrated with a family dinner at the County Seat Restaurant. GIRL, Elsie Marais Haight, born at Saint Mary’s Hospital on May 29, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. to Nickie and Brad Haight of Hastings. Weight 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS �Page 8 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The largest one-day event each year at Lake Odessa is Art in the Park. The list of entertainers on stage has already been posted. Jeff Speas is the first on the agenda. Lakewood Community Chorus sings the National Anthem. They are followed by Highway 94, Center Stage Dancers, Thunder Floor Cloggers, Nowhere Band. In evening Decibel Doctors performs at the beach as part of the Rock the Port. The Lake Odessa Fair parade comes on Wednesday night, July 8 at 6 p.m. The switch from forenoon to evening was a test trial which proved to be very successful. There are far more spectators each time with the late hour. Reduction of premium has affected all local fairs this year. Thus there will be no horse racing. However, another set of interesting contests has been put into place which should be entertaining. The fair runs from Wednesday evening until Sunday evening with fireworks set for the evening of July 12. New this year will be extreme bike racing and lawn mower races on Saturday. The Ionia Free Fair is set for July 17 to 26. The antique village will again be a free event. It is located in the northwest portion of the grounds north of the arena. There will be exhibits from most of the historical groups in the county as well as old-time farm tools and equipment. Antique cars will again be prominent. On Friday, July 3 there will be an estate auction at 10 a.m. from the home of Shirley Hemming plus others. This will be at the Barry County Christian School on M-79 southeast of Hastings. The annual alumni banquet for graduates of Lake Odessa High School was held Saturday evening at St. Edwards Family Center with more than 260 attending. Iris Tasker had the distinction of being the representative of the Class of 1933. There were single members of other classes – 1937, 1936, 1964. The Class of 1944 had 10 as did the class of 1945. The golden anniversary group from 1959 had a record 24 members plus spouses. There were 14 each from 1954 and 1955. Three former high school teachers were present and spouses of two. Thelma Curtis was emcee. The invocation was given by Roger Cochran of Saranac. Rosemary Hickey catered the fine meal. Responses from the anniversary classes came from class sponsor William Eckstrom for the class of 1959 with his introduction by Bob McDowell. Richard Larson responded for the Class of 1949. Kathryn Guy and Joyce (Wilson) Luscher prepared their memories which were read by Thelma Curtis. The evening included the fight song and the alma mater. Many people attended the open house at the Freight Station and were filled with graduation pictures, diplomas, scrapbooks and more. Tables were set up with some of the books so visitors could sit and enjoy taking their sweet time to leaf through the pages of photos and clippings. Cool punch was available the entire time. Many who could not attend Saturday used the open house on Sunday to come and enjoy the exhibits and also the ice cream social. The Saranac Depot is open to visitors each summer Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Also the Blanchard House at Ionia is open from 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday. The Lake Odessa Fair board has named Miss Laurel Garlinger grand marshal of the 2009 fair parade. There will be a reception in her honor at the Morris Building, following the parade. The public is invited. GREAT GIFT ! LOST STREAM MAP The STREAM & LAKE MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map—known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.” The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania” was completed in 1965 after a thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible—a map that shows every stream and lake. He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 foot map. The map sold extremely well— until it was lost several years after it first appeared in print. 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Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Wife threatens sabotage if husband divorces Dear Annie: How do I talk to my adult children about divorcing their mother? I’ve been a good father and tried hard to be a good husband, but I knew early on that the rushed decision to marry was a mistake. I considered divorce 17 years ago and went to counseling, but my wife said I was the one with the problem, and things didn’t change. I have had a number of indiscretions seeking companionship and intimacy. When my wife said she would turn my children against me, I became depressed and had thoughts of suicide. She has said she will make my life hell if I leave her. But, Annie, we have no life as a couple, and I often wish God would take me. My children are tremendously important, but I feel manipulated by them with their threats of keeping the grandchildren from seeing me if I divorce their mother. I plan to stay in the marriage a little longer for the sake of my youngest child, who will graduate next year, but I don’t know how much more I can take. My wife and I are both at fault for this broken marriage. I am guilty of many things and have apologized. My children know their mother is difficult to live with. I want them to understand that the marriage is beyond repair and divorce could be a way to heal. I am angry that my wife isn’t thinking of the children when she bad-mouths me to them. What can I do? — Fearful in the Dakotas Dear Fearful: Most children, no matter the age, are upset when their parents divorce. And it is unfortunate that many spouses try to alienate the other parent from the children. When you decide to file, get your children together for a discussion. Explain that you love them all deeply and have no intention of enumerating their mother’s faults or your own and assessing blame. Things just haven’t worked out, and you are both unhappy. No matter how difficult the situation becomes, it is important that you don’t give up communicating with your children. We also recommend the National Center for Fathering (fathers.com), which is loaded with information and support. nephew’s birthday, I am not informed or invited if my mother will be present. These events take place less than two miles from my home, doable for a person with unrelenting fatigue, but I am not given the opportunity to attend. I get the clear picture that until Mom is no longer around, I am a ghost in the family. I truly feel I am watching evil win and have lost faith that my siblings and their children will ever respect me. What can I do? — N. Dear N.: We understand this is difficult and painful, and you are perfectly justified in avoiding your mother. But when you cut off a relationship with a parent, you cannot expect your siblings to do the same. What’s truly sad is they don’t seem to understand your illness. Please contact the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org) at 800-3444867, and find the support and understanding you are missing. Friend oblivious to annoying gumcracking Sleepless sister may have saved snorer Dear Annie: A dear friend of mine has become quite the gum chewer and is terribly noisy with it — popping and cracking, etc. When I quit smoking some years back, I took up gum chewing and understand that chomping away can bring pleasure, but I don’t do it in public. “John,” however, seems oblivious to his noise, no matter when or where. I’ve seen friends give him nasty looks, but he doesn’t notice. I love John and can endure these noises, but some of our friends have begun to distance themselves and he can’t understand why. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, so how can I tell him his gum chewing is the reason? — Would Walk Across Croc-Infested Waters for Him Dear Would Walk: Say, “Honey, I never realized how loud our gum cracking has become. When I do it, will you please tell me so I can stop? It must be really irritating to others. And I’ll tell you when you do it, okay?” Family doesn’t understand life with MS Dear Annie: I am 49, the eldest of four siblings and have been suffering with multiple sclerosis for years. My family has little understanding of what living with MS is all about, even though they have seen me at my worst. I don’t want their pity, but it would be nice to have some appreciation for what I’m going through and occasional assistance. Instead, in times of need, they distance themselves. My relationship with my family is now at its worst. Last fall, I had a verbal confrontation with my mother, and she was exceptionally cruel, accusing me of “faking my disease” and “using it as an excuse for attention,” and saying it means I was “punished by God and this is my just due.” She said this in front of a crowd that included my entire family and perfect strangers. Mom is not the type to apologize or admit she is wrong. If I forgive her, I am setting myself up to be verbally abused again and again, so I decided to sever this periodically toxic relationship. What I did not realize is how it would affect my relationship with my siblings. Whenever there is a family event, such as a Husband’s yawn is a holler Dear Annie: Do any of your readers have husbands who holler when they yawn? My husband has been doing this for years. He recently had surgery, and because we worried about his recovery, every time he yawned and hollered, his daughter and I would run into his room to see if he had fallen or something. He doesn’t make this noise in public, so I know he can control it if he chooses. Any suggestions to get him to stop “crying wolf”? — Tired of It Dear Tired: Suggest your husband talk to his doctor. There could be an impediment making it difficult for him to release his jaw and throat after a yawn. Controlling it in public may require a lot of effort that he isn’t willing to expend at home. If, however, this is just a bad habit, he will need some “retraining.” Either exaggerate your response (“You sound terrible! I’m calling the doctor!”) or ignore him. Dear Annie: I want to respond to "Sleepless in Salem, Ore.," whose husband has terrible sleep apnea and refuses to see a doctor. Five years ago, I shared a hotel room with my sister. She was awakened by my snoring and, while she was up, counted the seconds between breaths. The next day, she told me I often went 40 seconds without breathing and then gasped for air. When I returned home, I did a sleep study (insurance paid for it). I slept for two hours and then was given a CPAP machine and slept for another two hours. When it was over, the nurse showed me a computer chart. The first two hours looked like a Richter scale gone crazy with periodic flatlining. The doctor said I woke up 248 times and was a good candidate for a heart attack. On the CPAP machine, however, I was in deep sleep. It was the first time in years that I felt rested. Before the study, I often fell asleep driving home. Shame on you for telling her to give up by sleeping in another room and making sure his insurance is paid up. Hopefully, her husband will see this and realize he's risking his life and the lives of those around him. -- CPAP User Dear CPAP User: We hope he'll realize it, too, but he isn't as willing as you to get help, which is why we told our reader to take care of herself just in case. It has nothing to do with giving up. It's for her protection. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, PO Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XI) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Potter’s story continues in the summer of 19852, just after the group had been delayed by heaving rains when trying to cross the North Platee River near Fort Laramie. ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter This party had a minister with them, and we arranged to have a joint service Sunday on the island for the burial of the three bodies that we had found, for our men had discovered two other bodies in the driftwood in addition to the one that the captain had found further down the river and were to be brought next morning to the island for burial. Messengers were sent out on horseback to all the emigrant trains in the vicinity, notifying them of the services. Sunday was a beautiful day. The raft ran continuously, and nearly 1,000 people were present at the services. There were at least 50 ladies present, and they gathered wild flowers to strew on the single grave in which these men were buried. There were three ministers to conduct the services, and that burial service in the wilderness left a deep impression upon us all. On Monday morning at eight o’clock we began crossing the north channel of the river, and at noon our train was safely over. By nightfall, we were 12 miles further on our journey, for our four days’ stop had given our stock a good rest. Before leaving the island, the parties that had purchased our rafts offered us $50 for our ropes and pulleys and we accepted their offer, getting that amount for what had cost us $20 in St. Joseph. The captain thought we should give the island some appropriate name, one by which all of our party would remember it hereafter. One of the ladies suggested calling it “Jacobs Island,” in honor of Gondola [Erastus “Gondola” Jacobs] to whose persistent efforts we owed our success in crossing the river, and to this the party unanimously agreed. During these four days in camp, several amusing incidents occurred, one of which was caused by our having two negro slaves in our train. Up to this time these slaves had attended their masters and had not assisted in the work of the general camp, but in building the rafts the help of these two healthy slaves was offered and accepted. One afternoon they went fishing with some of the white men. These two occurrences caused a good deal of discussion among the white men as to the proper place for slaves. When cooking the fish that evening, one of the white boys said that he didn’t propose to work with a [black man] on the raft, while another replied that these two negroes were good enough to work with him and were much better helpers than some white men he knew of. The disputants soon came to blows and grabbing their sizzling frying pans struck each other over the head again and again. “Uncle Billy” jumped into the fracas and separated them and told them that they could never settle the slavery question in that way. He told them that if he had them in Michigan, he would teach them not to fight over trifles in the same way that he had taught his son, Paul, that is, by shutting them up in his out-door bake oven when it was good and hot. After Uncle Billy’s lecture the white and colored boys worked together in harmony. Our first camp on the north side of the Platte River was made three miles below the ferry where the 14 men had lost their lives six days previous. The two ladies whose husbands were buried by us at the island were with us by invitation from the captain, and at the ferry we met several members of their train still searching for bodies. Thus far the bodies of only seven of the 14 men had been found, and our captain told all of us who could be spared to spread out and look for the remaining bodies. The doctor said he would drive the team with his one arm if I would go with the searching party and took the whip in his hand for the first time in over 600 miles. Uncle Billy and I took our guns, for as there was scattering timber and clumps of willow on the riverbanks, we thought that we might get a shot at some large game before night. We saw several wolves in the early afternoon, but we were not wolf hunting and paid no attention to them. (To be continued) EDWARD JONES Declare your financial Independence Day As a nation, we celebrate Independence Day this week with fireworks, picnics and parades. And as citizens, it’s good to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. But as individuals, we define freedom in many different ways — and one of the most important of these could be financial freedom. That’s why you may want to take the steps necessary to eventually declare your own Financial Independence Day. For example, consider the following: • Pay yourself first. In difficult economic times, it can be hard to set aside money for your future. But if you can afford it, try “paying yourself first” by having some money moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account to an investment. If you never actually “see” the money, you probably won’t miss it, and over time, you may be pleased by the growth in your investment. As your salary goes up, consider increasing the amount you automatically invest. • Invest for growth. Given the most recent recession, it’s understandable that many people would shy away from investments whose principal may fluctuate. It’s understandable but not necessarily wise — because historically these investments can possibly offer more potential for growth when a recession ends. And you’ll likely need this growth if you’re going to become financially independent. Although past performance is not an indication of future results, by holding these investments for the long term, you may be able to lower the risk involved, because over time, quality investments tend to overcome “down” periods and trend upward. You can also help control risk by including some fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds and certificates of deposit, in your portfolio. • Reduce your debts. Debt may be your biggest obstacle to financial independence. It may take a fair amount of time to get rid of your debts, but consider your current situation and the options available to you, which might include evaluating your largest debts, paying down high-rate credit cards and avoiding new loans whenever possible. For example, mortgage rates are low compared to historical measures, so you might consider refinancing your existing mortgage to lower your monthly payment. This would give you additional cash flow that you could use to pay off credit card debt. • Help protect your income. If you were to become ill or injured, and could not work for an extended time period, you might jeopardize your family’s well-being and your prospects for financial independence. That’s why you may want to consider purchasing a disability insurance policy. If you work for a large company, your employer may offer this coverage, but it might not be sufficient, so you may need to add some private coverage. And if you work for a small company or are self-employed, you’ll need to find disability coverage on your own. True, it’s an added expense — but it’s also an investment in your financial future. Financial freedom, like other types of liberty, does not always come easily. To achieve it, you’ll likely have to work hard. But it will be well worth the effort when your own Financial Independence Day does arrive. 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PS: Tell dad how well you liked his fudge and wind spinners! 77536468 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Barry County Habitat honors volunteers, celebrates 20th anniversary Cindy Collins, executive director of the county Habitat for Humanity, presented certificates of appreciation to volunteers at the pig roast, including one to long-time volunteer Jiggs Miller. In honor of the many volunteers and donors who have helped build 30 homes in Barry County over the last 20 years and in celebration of the volunteers who will be working on the 31st home, Habitat for Humanity Barry County held a pig roast last Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The event was a time to award certificates of appreciation, reminisce and catch up on the family news of current and former volunteers. After nearly a dozen planning meetings in about as many months, Habitat for Humanity started its work in the county in 1989 and became affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International. The Charter Board of Directors consisted of President Patricia J. Wagner, Vice President Warren Alward, Secretary Laura Rodriguez, Treasurer Norval Thaler and directors Gordon Chase, N. Jean Chase, Catharine (Pat) O. Engle, Elaine Gilbert, Daryl Hartzler, Kay Hartzler, Benjiman Mason, Jerry Miller, Diana Pebbles, Howard Thaler, Gertrude (Trudy) Tobias, Franklin Townsend, and the Rev. Lynn W. Wagner. Back then Habitat for Humanity Barry County was run completely by volunteers, with files being kept at home and meetings being held monthly at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. The first fundraising event of 1989 was a baked chicken and Swiss steak dinner to benefit Habitat, and it was prepared by members of Hope Church of the Brethren and held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The popular dinners have continued twice a year since then and have become a social activity in the community as well as a helpful boost to Habitat’s budget. Besides building 30 homes in the county in its first two decades, the local Habitat has tithed enough to the international Habitat organization for it to build another 30 homes overseas. In October of 1989 there were 445 Habitat for Humanity affiliates worldwide (435 in the USA with 20 of those in Michigan). There are currently more than 2,000 Habitat for Humanity International affiliates, with 531 of those outside the USA and 78 are in Michigan. Together all of these affiliates have built more than 300,000 homes. The mission of the organizations states: “Habitat for Humanity Barry County works in partnership with God and with people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God’s people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.” Toward that end the first county Habitat house was completed in 1989 by volunteers with a total cost of $32,490.55. Joanne (Banning) Workema was the first homeowner selected and her 20 year mortgage has recently been paid in full. In September of 1994, Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller visited Barry County and spoke at a fundraising dinner. In that same month, the first part-time paid staff person, Rosella Collins, was hired as the local Habitat’s director. Her office was in the back room of Love Inc. on Michigan Avenue in Hastings. Habitat has continued to grow locally and be supported by the many communities in the county. Louise (Hutchins) Hurless was hired as the local executive director in November 1998, and she and the board of directors worked together for eight years. During that time a Habitat ReStore was opened and the office moved to Enterprise Drive and then both moved again to its current location across from McDonald’s in Hastings. The Habitat Restore in Hastings has become the local affiliate’s major fundraiser, selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to support the affiliate’s operations and the house building ministry. In 2008, Habitat for Humanity Barry County hired its first full-time staff person, Cindy Collins, as executive director, and Curt Cybulski as a part-time Restore manager. Adrianne Pluchinski has also worked parttime for the affiliate since 2006 as volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant. Current officers of the local Habitat are James Borton, president; Jill Diephouse, vice president; Joyce Buning, secretary; and Brenda Thompson, treasurer. Also serving on the Board of Directors are Dr. Jack Brown, David Koons, Carol Lee, Dixie Manshum, Eileen Oehler and Trudy Tobias. A family has been chosen for the 31st local Habitat home, which will be built on Cooper Road in Lacy this summer; and as always, the completed home will be sold to the family with an interest free mortgage for the cost of the house. The backbone of the county’s Habitat has always been the dedicated volunteers, the construction workers, the people who work at the fundraising dinners, and those who volunteer in the ReStore, Collins said. “Though even with the most wonderful crew, without the financial support of the community there would be no funds to build a house,” she added. “The house payments, ReStore income, grants, allocations from United Way, donations from churches and civic organizations that Habitat receives are supplemented by many generous individuals who are “One-in a Thousand” members who have pledged to give a certain dollar amount at the completion of each house to go toward building the next one. To become a member of this sponsoring group call Habitat for Humanity Barry County at 269-948-8950.” Donations are tax deductible and gifts of any amount are always appreciated, and they can be mailed to Habitat for Humanity Barry County P.O. Box 234, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Habitat for Humanity Barry County Board President James Borton (left) spent most of last Saturday roasting a pig for the volunteer appreciation and 20th anniversary celebration. In the photo, he serves Norval Thaler, a former local Habitat board president and treasurer who also helped build about two-thirds of the Habitat houses in the county. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Among the Habitat volunteers attending the pig roast were (from left at the picnic table in the foreground) Maple Valley board considering privatization by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Budget issues are no longer a surprise for the Maple Valley School District. With state aid funding being cut by $370 per pupil for the 2008-09 year with less than two weeks left in the fiscal year, federal stimulus funds meant to boost the financial situation merely evened it back out. “Things are changing so fast, we can’t keep up,” said Superintendent Kim Kramer. “In just the last 11 days, I have learned that the State of Michigan is in a much deeper hole than we were led to believe.” In what may be a move filled with either heavy irony or pre-planned precision, the state awarded the district • NOTICE • The County of Barry is accepting bids for Carpet Replacement at the Barry County Courts and Law building, MSU Extension offices. The closing date for the bid is July 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1293 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Need, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 07524024 NOTICE OF HEARING ON 9-1-1 SERVICE PLAN The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on the final 9-1-1 service plan during a regular meeting in the Barry County Commission Chamber, Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The plan amends a number of the prior 9-1-1 service plan provisions to conform with current law and conditions. The 9-1-1 service district boundaries shall remain all of Barry County. If adopted, the State 91-1 charge, and any approved County 9-1-1 charge, shall be collected on a uniform basis from all service users within the 9-1-1 service district. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77535968 • NOTICE • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township originally scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, is cancelled. All business originally scheduled for that date will be moved to Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77536359 THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR RECALKING AND TUCK POINTING THEIR COURT BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS. The closing date for the proposal is July 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Proposals shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation for proposal, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation for proposal may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77536472 — NOTICE — SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a used 4-5 yard wheeled front end loader and 1 or more used 34,000+ pound motor graders. Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 3:30 p.m. on July 7, 2009 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed - Loader/Motor Grader”. Please direct all questions to Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 07523870 Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 77535964 Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-3449 almost the same amount that was being cut. “We learned that Maple Valley would receive $556,000, but almost within the same hour we received word that we would receive a $370 per student cut on this year’s budget,” said Kramer. “Then five days ago, we were alerted that the state senate passed recommendations that next year’s budget be cut by nearly $550 per student.” With such huge cut looming, the board voted 5-1 to accept a budget for the 2009-10 year that makes some large slashes in the district’s numbers. Trustee Tim Burd cast the only dissenting vote. The position of elementary music teacher has been eliminated for next year, five teaching positions will not be filled after several retired through the early leave incentive program, and the board approved seeking requests for proposals (RFP) for privatizing some or all of the custodial services. Negotiations with the teachers union also are being investigated to help cut costs on the payroll end of the budget. Wages make up nearly 75 percent of the overall budget for the district. “This is not a good cut, as music is so important in the development of the whole child,” said Kramer. “We’re building into the budget an additional $80,000 in cost reductions. These reductions may come from wages, benefits or possibly further privatization of some positions.” The new budget also freezes administrator’s salaries and reduces pay increases by $150,000. Both Kramer and Board President Teresa Allen said the cuts need to create long-term savings for the district and not temporarily fix a problem that may not be solved in the near future. “You have to support the local community, but when it’s a choice between privatization or losing more teachers, where do you choose? Because, that’s the truth of where we’re at,” said Allen. “The decision to pursue privatization has nothing to do with the quality of service, the quality of our employees or the reputation they have helped the district build, which is an outstanding reputation.” Maple Valley Business Manager Darryl Syldoski outlined the budget for next school year and detailed the hit that the district’s fund equity has taken as a result of the cuts. Just four years ago, the fund equity totaled $4.2 million or 34 percent, now that has been reduced to $1.3 million or 10 percent. Not a savings account, the fund equity is used to cover the costs of wages during the first month and a half of the school year, before the state aid funding is distributed to districts. When districts do not have enough funds in their equity to cover those costs, they must borrow from the state and pay around 5 percent interest, something Maple Valley has done for at least the past two years. Several members of the more than 100-person audience voiced concern about the cuts and the possibility of privatization. “What kind of a job do you expect for $7.50 an hour?” asked Greg Wendorf, in reference to privatization. “You would pay more money to get your car washed ... Consider outsourcing jobs to China, Mexico or wherever these jobs are going to come from.” “We really do want to look at educating the whole child,” said High School Teacher Ryan Rosin. “I want you to think about the reputation we have ... What ramifications are there going to be when it comes out in the Maple Valley News that Maple Valley makes huge cuts to the arts? We need to come together as a group and community. I’m afraid that if we lose one program, we will lose students and lose another program. Next it could be art, then PE. It’s about reputation.” At the meeting, the board also voted to accept application for an empty board seat until July 1. Those who apply for the position are asked to attend the July 6 school board meeting where interviews will take place. Applications can be picked up and returned to the administration office, and the meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the board room of the administration office. If the board room becomes too crowded, the meeting will be moved to into the high school. The seat has been left vacant after the resignation of Trustee Mark Wenger. Wenger won the election for the position in November of last year but failed to attend any meetings, citing an employment conflict. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 11 Fireworks, festivities planned locally for Fourth of July In celebration of the country’s 233rd birthday, many local organizations have made plans for a patriotic holiday, including oldfashioned games and barbecued chicken dinners at Charlton Park; arts, crafts, music and food at Lake Odessa’s village park; a race and fireworks at Algonquin Lake, fireworks at Gun Lake; holiday specials and special holiday hours at local businesses; and more. Some businesses and government offices will be closed Friday, July 3. Monday, July 6, is a mandatory furlough day at all state offices, including the Secretary of State. Gun Lake fireworks will start holiday Friday night The Gun Lake Protective Association will put on its annual fireworks display Friday, July 3, at dusk, or just after 10 p.m. In case of rain, the show will be moved to Saturday, July 4, at the same time. The fireworks will be launched near Murphy’s Point at the end of the peninsula that divides the lake, making the pyrotechnic show visible from water and land for miles around. Ample parking will be available at the state park, where either a day or season pass will be needed to enter. Charlton Park offers old-fashioned holiday fun Historic Charlton Park welcomes everyone to join in a patriotic party from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the 27th annual OldFashioned Fourth of July and Veterans Barbecue. Admission is free. The chicken and pork barbecue buffet runs from noon to 4 p.m. in the park’s Walnut Grove, sponsored by the Fourth of July Veterans Association. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children. Guests can bake a pie and enter it in the judging contest. First place wins four Charlton Park event passes, and second place wins two passes. All entry pies will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Old-fashioned games will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the village green Children and adults can participate in sack races, eating contests and many other games. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Visitors can buy a pie at the auction, enjoy live music by the Upjohn House, visit the village buildings and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream. The park is located on Charlton Park Road just north of M-79, between Hastings and Nashville. Visit www.charltonpark.org for more information, look on Facebook, or call 269-945-3775. Algonquin Lake run, fireworks set for Saturday The Fourth annual Firecracker Run/Walk around Algonquin Lake and a kids one-mile fun run will step off Saturday morning. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the YMCA Camp at 2055 Iroquois Trail. The 4.2-mile race begins at 8 a.m., and the fun run will start at 9 a.m. and consist of laps around the camp. The race is being organized by the Algonquin Lake Community Association and the Barry County YMCA. Proceeds from the race will go to the fireworks fund. The cost of the race is $15 per person, and $8 for the fun run. Volunteers are still needed and can learn more by attending a meeting Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at the Algonquin Lake Lodge on Iroquois Trail. The Algonquin Lake Community Association will again sponsor its annual July Fourth fireworks show at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a rain date of July 5. Boaters are reminded to keep a safe distance from Snake Island (the small island), which will be marked with buoys. Emergency and law enforcement personnel will be present. Lake Odessa’s Art in the Park adds events The Lake Odessa Arts Commission and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce have planned a Fourth of July “staycation” at the Lake Odessa Village Park on M-50 and Jordan Lake Beach. The village park will be a bustling place on the Fourth, filled with juried artists and shoppers looking for that special painting, piece of jewelry or other artwork. Besides art, there will be favorite food vendors and live entertainment. Free parking will be available at the Lake Odessa fairgrounds as well as the Lake Odessa Township parking lot with shuttle services provided by area church organizations every hour to and from the park throughout the day. The morning’s show starts off at 10 a.m. with the Lakewood Area Choral Society singing the national anthem. A color guard will be in attendance, representing each branch of the Armed Forces. Folk musician Jeff Speas takes the stage from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. At 11:30, Highway 94 will sing traditional, classic country and Gospel music until 12:30 p.m. Center Stage Dancers will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Thunder Floor Cloggers will end the art show with clogging from 3 to 4 p.m. From 5 to 7 p.m. the Nowhere Band will perform Beatles tunes, and the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce will host a chicken barbecue in the park. The action then moves lakeside to the Jordan Lake Beach pavilion where the Rock the Port concert series continues with the Decibel Doctors from 8 to 10 p.m. Lake Odessa’s Fourth of July ends with a fireworks display over the lake. Holiday events end with an ‘Amen’ To close the holiday festivities, retired Major Daniel E. Smith will be the featured speaker at a patriotic celebration Sunday, July 5 at 10 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Park, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. The annual event will include patriotic music and a family picnic and will honor public officials. Coffee and cookies will be served before 10 a.m., and the picnic will follow the service. ‘Liberal’ programs are for everyone To the editor: I’ve been worried lately that there won’t be any money left for me when I retire and apply for Social Security benefits. Or that Medicare will be broke by then. So it’s nice to know that at least Don Johnson isn’t a drain on either of these programs because if he were, that would mean he would be participating in an act of socialism. I also hope he never makes use of the Veteran’s Administration, health department, COA, the new free clinic or any of those “liberal” programs that are offered. What’s that? Don does collect Social Security and subscribe to Medicare? Good thing for him us “liberals” are putting money in the system, since undoubtedly he has used more than he ever put in. I do believe it’s time for him to pay back every penny he ever received from a federal, state or county program. Leave it for us “lefties.” As for the Bush regime keeping us safe, he’s forgotten; the events of Sept. 11, 2001, happened on their watch. “Dubya” and Dick Chaney chose to ignore the Presidential Daily Briefing dated Aug. 8, 2001, that warned “Bin Laden Determined to Strike U.S.” I have a copy I would gladly mail to Don if he cares to read it. Oh wait, the U.S. Post Office is government subsidized, can’t mail it to Don after all. Sorry. Chris Norton, Hastings LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 17, 2005, as instrument number 1142844, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, recorded June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006538 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Three and 80/100 Dollars ($86,963.80). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures and improvements erected thereon, and all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise apper- taining, the reversion or reversions, remainder or remainders thereof, and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the Mortgagor of, in and to the same and of, in and to every part and parcel thereof; TOGETHER with all the rents, issues and profits thereof; TOGETHER with all oil, gas and minerals in, upon or under the premises and any royalties associated therewith; TOGETHER with all rights under the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq.), including all rights to make divisions, exempt splits or subdivisions of the premises; TOGETHER with all right, title and interest of the Mortgagor, if any, in and to the land lying in the bed of any street, road, avenue or alley, opened, proposed or vacated in front of or adjoining the premises to the center line thereof; TOGETHER with all easements, rights and licenses relating to the premises; TOGETHER with all machinery, apparatus, equipment, appliances, floor covering, materials, fittings, fixtures and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon, affixed to or intended for use in or upon the premises, or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with operation or maintenance of the premises, and all replacements thereof (the "Fixtures"), including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, lighting, ventilating and power equipment, pipes, ducts, pumps, tanks, compressors, engines, motors, conduits, plumbing and cleaning equipment, fire extinguishing systems, refrigerating and ventilating apparatus, air cooling and air conditioning apparatus, gas, water and electrical equipment, elevators, escalators, attached cabinets, shelving, partitions, carpeting, communications equipment and all of the right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to any Fixtures which may be subject to any title retention or security agreement superior in lien to the Mortgage; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same which may be made with respect to any of the premises as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to or decrease in the value of the premises. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1680541-1 77536422 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Cornwell and Lisa A. Cornwell fka Lisa A. Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2004, and recorded on September 24, 2004 in instrument 1134419, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six And 98/100 Dollars ($109,136.98), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 69 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536362 File #271857F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan Young and Gwen E. Young, as husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2003, and recorded on April 16, 2003 in instrument 1102197, and rerecorded on November 19, 2003 in instrument 1117901, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen And 22/100 Dollars ($85,319.22), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as commencing 550 feet west of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 300 feet; thence West 270 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence East 270 feet to the place of beginning, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #268601F01 77535643 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALEXANDER R. ZBICIAK and BROOK A. ZBICIAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on July 25, 2008, in Document No. 20080725-0007603, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($152,198.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 10 AND 11 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 48, KALAMAZOO COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535852 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Baadke, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. , Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 2, 2004, by Document Number: 1136575 , Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Thirty-Eight and 57/100 ($144,038.57) including interest at the rate of 11.30000 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34 of Hilltop Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 74. 5955 Stimpson The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/18/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77535832 Our File No. 09MI00041-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made Nancy Hobert, Unmarried , Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2006, and recorded on August 8, 2006, in Instrument Number 1168316, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $96,941.49 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 6.000%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 6, Block 7, of Kenfield's Second Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37, Barry County Records. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241 (1), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, July 2, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77536353 L0266MI09 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael S Bart and Ranee J Hooper-Bart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2004, and recorded on February 11, 2004 in instrument 1122055, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred And 94/100 Dollars ($156,900.94), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 10, Whitewater Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in liber 688, page 426, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 10, together with rights in the general common elements and limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535847 File #225049F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM C. LABEAN and PAMELA LABEAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 22, 2005, and recorded on July 27, 2005, in Document No. 1150167, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($101,424.39), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1558.11 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 203.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, 16.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, 227.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 258.71 FEET ALONG SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE AND A 33 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES DESCRIBED AS: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTWEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET FROM THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 560.79 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION 1 AND THE POINT OF ENDING, LIMITED ON THE NORTH BY SAID EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE AND ON THE SOUTH BY SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 346.50 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 AND A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES 33 FEET WIDE, 16.5 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1 / 4 POST OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST, 1816.82 FEET ALONG THE EAST-WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 227.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, 192.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 78.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. ALSO, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES OVER A 40 FOOT RADIUS CENTERED ON SAID POINT OF ENDING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77535668 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIO CASTANEDA, A SINGLE MAN and NICOLE MCCORD, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000262, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($91,921.13), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 30, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 800 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 4 (ASSESSED AS WEST 1 / 2) OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO RIGHTS IN A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE WEST 66 FEET AND NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23. INCLUDING THE 2001 FOUR SEASON HOUSING MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN#FS212183, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536444 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon R. Cole and Rainee R. Cole, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on December 11, 2001 in instrument 1071179, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, for Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four And 19/100 Dollars ($95,254.19), including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.83 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 33.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 second East, 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with an non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described as a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East, 1068.30 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.82 feet; thence Southwesterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 second East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 2076.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 950.51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds West, 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535842 File #021144F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Esther Strickland, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 28, 2005 in instrument 1158223, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 04/100 Dollars ($102,278.04), including interest at 9.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89, Middleville Downs Addition No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, Page 43, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536126 File #271373F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara J. Brown, a single woman and Travis J. Risner, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2005, and recorded on December 21, 2005 in instrument 1158005, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($83,492.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 780.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 289.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 258.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 121.0 feet; thence North 44 degrees 28 minutes East 92.57 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 324.0 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes as described below: Easement Description: Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 195.50 feet along the West line of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 1038.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 66.0 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535837 File #269825F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Vandersilk Sr., single, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on May 18, 2001 in instrument 1059958, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 76/100 Dollars ($119,822.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 21, Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominiums according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, in Document Number 1052229 in the Ofice of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elemnts and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535717 File #268579F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL WOLF and MARCIA WOLF, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 6, 2005, as instrument number 1153965 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), evidence of which is being recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 89/100 Dollars ($187,724.89). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 175 feet to place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 485 feet to point of beginning. Also: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 175 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 175 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 729 E. Sager Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-06-032-010-00 and 08-06-032-002-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: June 18, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77535806 1674990-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two And 09/100 Dollars ($376,322.09), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Stauffer, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2005 and recorded May 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1147192, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by First Horizon Home Loan, a division of First Tennessee Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($149,481.78) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 937.20 feet along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 165.0 feet to a point which is North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 132.0 feet and North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along the center line of a former Mill Race; thence North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 02 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.0 feet to the place of beginning. Also that part of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the centerline of said river. Together with an easement for ingress over that part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.9 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 14, 2005, as instrument number 1142707, and rerecorded May 17, 2005, as instrument number 1146616, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, and recorded on June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006537, Barry County Records (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven and 03/100 Dollars ($274,697.03). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the NorthSouth 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004-040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536417 1680500-1 PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by James W. Holes, an unmarried man to MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INC., by a mortgage dated May 23, 2008 and recorded on June 11, 2008 in instrument No. 200806110006132 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($161,897.87) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence South 80 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 80 rods, thence west 8 rods to the place of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence East 8 rods, for the place of beginning, thence South 160 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 160 feet, thence East 60 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 75033 ASAP# 3163663 07/02/2009, 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on May 31, 2000, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 15, 2000, in Document No. 1045614, and a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on October 12, 2001, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 17, 2001, in Document No. 1068269 (collectively the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two and 44/100 Dollars ($1,220,862.44), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Part of the Northeast _ of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center _ post of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 276.50 feet along the East and West _ line of said Section 14 to the place of beginning of his description; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds West 586.64 feet to the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds East 755.42 feet along said centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); to the said East and West _ line of Section 14; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 468.92 feet along said East and West _ line of Section 14 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Formerly described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 365.70 feet (recorded East 361.29 feet) from the center post of said Section 14, said point lying North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 379.72 feet from the Intersection of said East and West _ line with the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 15 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East 145.57 feet (recorded North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet); thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East) 42.47 feet; thence North 33 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East (recorded North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East) 145.20 feet to a point in the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37) which lies North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West (recorded North 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West) 386.53 feet from the intersection of said South Middleville Road (M-37) with the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West 368.89 feet along the centerline of South Middleville Road (M37); thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds East 586.54 feet (recorded Southerly 586.67 feet) to the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 89.20 feet to the place of beginning. Also, beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant East 361.29 feet East from the Center post of said Section 14 and running thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East 42.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East 145.20 feet to the center of M-37 (Middleville Road); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West 386.53 feet along the center of said M-37 to the centerline of M-43 (Gun Lake Road); thence West 379.72 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 490 South Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536403 KZLIB:608857.1\114675-00006 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 8, 2009 All board members present. 3 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills HCB Courier Service Obtaining estimate for hall siding repair and downspouts Gray’s grazing rights Locations and obtaining permits for Dry Hydrants at Wall and Long Lakes Request to extend Guernsey Lake Weed Special Assessment District Resolution to set July Board of Review Date Resolution 2009-8 Increase in Maintenance person wage Accepting proposal for Transfer station Additional tree removal and costs Expenses to Planning/Zoning classes and Assessor classes Adjourned 8:37 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77536456 Patricia Albert, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Bagley AKA David Bagley and Connie L. Bagley AKA Connie Bagley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2002, and recorded on September 17, 2002 in instrument 1087599, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven And 96/100 Dollars ($154,257.96), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2 Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows to-wit: Beginning at iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Village of Cloverdale, that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said plat, thence angling (from said southerly line produced) 1/4 degree to the right 289 feet, to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the place of beginning Southeast corner, thence angling 17 degrees 50 minutes to the left 50 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 3 feet long, thence angling 37 1/2 degrees to the right 100 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the Southwest corner, thence angling 106 degrees 56 minutes to the right 201 3/4 feet, thence angling 94 degrees to the right 89 feet, thence angling 69 degrees 55 minutes to the right 130 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. All in North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Bearings for Southwest corner, Balm of Gilead 26 minutes North 80 1/2 degrees East 58 1/4 feet, Northwest corner, Blacksmith Shop South 5 1/2 degrees West 37 3/4 feet. Also that part of North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at Northwest corner of land deeded by Alta L. Ludwig and Letitia I. Foster to Stephen P. Brandstatter, January 27, 1912, recorded Liber 99 deeds, Page 476, thence in Northerly direction along Easterly line of the Plat of Igowild Heights, or an extension thereof to Long Lake, thence Easterly along shore of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant, Also, a parcel of land located in the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commencing at an iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Plat of the Village of Cloverdale that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said Plat, thence deflecting fifteen minutes to the right from the Southerly line of Center Street South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 281.62 feet to the point of beginning thence South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 7.38 feet, thence North .08 degrees 18 minutes East 130.50 feet, thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes West 59.00 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes East 147 feet; thence South 61 degrees 37 minutes East 22.65 feet, thence South .08 degrees 18 minutes West 282.20 feet to the point of beginning, (Liber 372, Page 852, Barry County Records) Also, described as part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, beginning at a point which is South 509.62 feet along the East line of said Section 20 to the centerline of M-43, and South 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West, 1373.81 feet along said centerline of M-43 extended, from the East quarter post of said section 20, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East, 252.04 feet to a point on a traverse line along the shore of Long Lake, thence North 61 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 52.65 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence South 24 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds West 348.75 feet to a point in Gurnsey Lake Road thence continuing along said road South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 99.95 feet, thence continuing along said road North 59 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East 50.11 feet thence continuing along said road North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 7.38 feat, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East 29.47 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the use of Southerly 33.00 feet thereof as Gurnsey Lake Road. The above description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 10, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr. Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Adopted Ordinance #2009-135 by roll call vote. Accepted the Resolution approving the M-43 Sewer Extension Agreement, subject to the inclusion of a revised service district map, by roll call vote. Board agreed to allow TNT Fireworks to sell fireworks in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77536454 www.rutlandtownship.org THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Minehart and Patricia Minehart, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 28, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142398, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-5 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Eighteen Thousand and 19/100 Dollars ($618,000.19) including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South one-half of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parker's Plats; thence South 05 degrees 18 minutes East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes West 915.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes West 747.40 feet; thence South 940.00 feet; thence West 1330 (+/-) feet; thence North 2660 (+/) feet; thence East 1330 (+/-) feet to the center of said Section 30 and the Northwest corner of Parker's Plat; thence South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 feet; thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes East 287.90 feet; thence South 39 degrees 30 minutes East 171.50 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes East 493.69 feet (recorded 439.69 feet) to the point of beginning. Being more particularly described by a survey as follows that part of Section 30, Town North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the center of said Section 30, being the Northwest corner of "Parker's Plat" ; thence along the Southerly line of the said Plat the following four courses; South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 meets thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East, 287.90 feet thence South 39 degrees 31 minutes, 03 seconds East, 171.46 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 493.69 feet to the Southeast corner of said Plat; thence south 05 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 910.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 752.83 feet to the North and South one-quarter lines thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds West on said one-quarter line 958.22 feet to the South one-quarter post of said section; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds West on the South Section line, 1330.40 feet to the South eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds East on the North and South eighth line of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, 2653.52 feet to the North eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East on the East and West one-quarter line, 1323.04 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel B: Also Lot 5 of Parker's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 106, Barry County Records Parcel C: Also a parcel of land located in the Southeast onequarter of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park, thence North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 101.75 feet; thence North 58 degrees 31 minutes East, 215.64 feet; thence South 73 degrees 20 minutes East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 29 minutes West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with the land between the shore traverse line and the South shore of Fine Lake, subject to an easement of the Consumers Power Company. Being more particularly described by survey as follows: beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 21 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park; thence North 78 degrees 21 minutes West on the center line of South Shore Drive, 101.75 feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 215.64 feet to the Shore of Fine Lake; thence an intermediate traverse line along the shore of Fine Lake, South 73 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with all the land between the intermediate traverse line and South shore of Fine Lake. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536432 File No. 306.1832 MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMIE J. STERLING, a single person, Mortgagor, to MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, having its principal office at 310 Leonard Street NW , Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2005 and recorded October 6, 2005 in Instrument No. 1154022. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND 82/100 ($34,999.82) dollars, including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on August 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Parcel 11: Part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 107.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 242.85 feet; thence Southerly 113.04 feet along a 300.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 11 deg 38'20" West 112.37 feet; thence North 83 deg 41'02" West 208.00 feet; thence North 00 deg 00'00" East 330.00 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 233.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is also subject to and together with a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities described as part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 74.00 feet to the place of beginning of an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 243.33 feet; thence Southwesterly 310.73 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 27 deg 34'34" West 299.58 feet; thence Southwesterly 443.75 feet along a 967.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 41 deg 09'43" West 439.86 feet; thence Southerly 139.80 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 13 deg 09'56" West 138.21 feet; thence South 01 deg 59'04" East 253.03 feet; thence Southerly, Westerly and Northerly 250.70 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 62 deg 17'10" West 104.24 feet; thence Northeasterly 51.83 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 42'50" East 49.54 feet; thence North 01 deg 59'04" West 158.35 feet; thence Northerly 174.36 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 13 deg 00'56" East 172.37 feet; thence Northeasterly 474.03 feet along a 1033.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 41 deg 09'43" East 469.89 feet; thence Northeasterly 249.14 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 34'34" East 240.20 feet; thence North 00 deg 50'40" East 242.36 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 66.01 feet to the place of beginning of said easement. Date: June 26, 2009 MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC a Michigan limited liability company, Mortgagee SCHENK BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 77536120 (616) 647-8277 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �Page 14 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Mortgage borrowers urged to use HUD counselors John Hendler J-Ad Graphics News Service Calling the housing foreclosure situation “very near and dear” to him, Michigan 7th District U.S. Representative Mark Schauer (D- Battle Creek) was part of a forum hosted by Tendercare of Marshall Tuesday focusing on ways for lowincome homeowners to avoid foreclosure and to stabilize neighborhoods. “We take calls every week, every day from people struggling to stay in their homes,” Schauer told those in attendance, including realtors and lenders, at Kellogg Community College. “I don't have to tell you how tough the economy has been in Michigan for the better part of nine years or so.” The Congressman warned about resorting back to the lending practices that led to the mortgage crisis. “We can't allow ourselves, our neighbors, financial institutions to make loans or buys loans that aren't sustainable for that family,” said Schauer. “We need to make sure that we don't allow someone to apply for a mortgage without providing accurate, real financial information in terms of their income. A lot of folks were sold products that they never should have been sold.” Schauer said that he believed that Michigan is sixth in the nation in foreclosures. “The reason I care about this is it's just not that family affected, but it's anyone on that block or anyone in that neighborhood,” he said. “I don't need to tell you…but housing values are down. That's a huge problem.” Following Schauer's remarks, HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Grand Rapids Area Field Office Director Lou Berra talked about reducing the number of foreclosures that he said total about 9,300 in Michigan and two dozen in Battle Creek alone. One effective step, he said, was that homebuyers use the department's counselors to, “basically, get through the mire of all the regulations and all the requirements that lenders have…and it's free.” “There's no reason why borrowers shouldn't use a counselor,” he said. In his PowerPoint presentation, Berra outlined the criteria for how homeowners could refinance their home affordably and who was eligible to take advantage of the government programs. Only borrowers with 'Fannie Mae' or 'Freddie Mac' loans are eligible and those homeowners must be already current on their present mortgage and show that a refinance would improve the long-term affordability or sustainability of the loan. Berra pointed out that homeowners go to the website www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov to review all the requirements of eligibility. Berra also outlined home affordable modification for those at-risk borrowers to help them achieve affordable payments. To qualify, he said that the mortgage had to have been originated before Jan. 1,2009, the monthly payment is more than 31 percent of the borrower's gross (pre-tax) monthly income (known as debt-toincome ratio or DTI) and that the borrowers has a mortgage that is not affordable. For those with a DTI of 55 percent, Berra said HUD, continued next page LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Roush and Stephanie R. Roush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Equity Consultants, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165593, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Six And 69/100 Dollars ($288,856.69), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, part of the following described parcel: The Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan. Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536388 File #270903F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a Mortage made on April 12, 2006 by Bennie Lee Anes a/k/a Ben Anes and Dawn Lee Anes a/k/a Dawn Anes, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1163219. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 76/100 Dollars ($143,315.76), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 8 and 9, now known as Lot 28, per Judgment recorded in Document #1027008 of E.S. Peterson Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 on Page 63. Also a Right of Way 33 feet directly North of the 50 foot road back of Lot 9 and extending North to the County highway. And Lot 3 of West Peterson Park, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 18, Barry County records, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. More commonly known as 1767 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of sale. Dated: June 23, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77536063 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Rizor and Carlinda K. Rizor, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2006, and recorded on August 2, 2006 in instrument 1168023, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Three And 87/100 Dollars ($669,603.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 15.18 feet to the Place of beginning; thence continuing South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 85.98 feet, thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes East 132.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 85 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 118.21 feet to the Place of beginning. Also including all of the Grantor's Right, Title and Interest in and to an easement for ingress and egress to said premises on, over and along the following described premises: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of the First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes West 215.7 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 215.7 feet to the Southwest 1/4 corner of Lot 3 of said Plat; thence West 12 feet to the place of beginning under this easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536393 File #272048F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason T Dayus and Kathryn L Dayus, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005 in instrument 1143209, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One And 17/100 Dollars ($171,121.17), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the following described parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as place of beginning: Thence West 28 rods; Thence South 28 Rods; Thence East 28 Rods; Thence North 28 Rods to place of beginning. Also that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; Thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds West on the East Section line 231.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West 232.34 feet to the place of beginning; Thence North 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds East 8.07 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 31 seconds West 32.00 feet; Thence South 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds West 8.985 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East 32.01 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536044 File #246661F03 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Drewyor and Deanna L. Drewyor, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2003 and recorded July 7, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107936, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars ($93,176.15) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 18; thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 33.00 feet to the centerline of Rook Road and the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West on said centerline 219.99 feet; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line 295.58 feet; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds East parallel with North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West on same 297.00 feet to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536032 File No. 200.4388 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The law firm of Daniel K. Templin is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number listed below if you are on an active military duty. DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgages and promissory notes made by GREGORY A. HEARD and GAIL HEARD, Husband and Wife, to ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., 302 West Main Street, Ionia, Michigan, 48846, Mortgagee, dated the 17th day of April 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on the 27th day of April 2001 in Instrument Number 1058733, pages 1 through 10, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the 21st day of May, 2009 the sum of $69,892.23, for principal, plus interest, and late charges, plus any unpaid real estate taxes. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009, AT 1:00 P.M., said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at THE BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 7.50% per annum, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, T4N, R8W, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 955 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 670.2 FEET ALONG SAID 1/8 LINE; THENCE EAST 325 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 670.2 FEET; THENCE WEST 325 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PP:0804-028-205-000-01. THE PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3696 ANDRUS ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 28, 2009 ICNB MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C. Mortgagee By: Daniel K. Templin, P-30273 Attorney for Mortgagee 321 W. Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1750 77535420 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Revolving Credit Mortgage (Mortgage) made by RENAE SHARP and JOSEPH SHARP of 734 S. Durkee Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, Mortgagor, to CAPITAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, now known as DFCU FINANCIAL, located at 1925 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48864, which Mortgage was dated June 11, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 21, 2004 at Instrument No. 1129541. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-five and 24/100 Dollars ($38,335.24). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 23rd day of July, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 26 rods North of the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 for place of beginning; thence North 15 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence South 15 rods, thence east 16 rods to the place of beginning, except that part of said parcel lying East of a line 60 feet West of and parallel to the centerline of Highway M-66. PP#08-53-022-060-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241as, in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days after the applicable date provided by MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: June 9, 2009 DFCU FINANCIAL MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Charles J. Hiemstra (P24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535711 (616) 235-33100 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and One Cents ($114,797.01), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 23, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 22, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536049 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas J. DeVries, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2005, and recorded on October 19, 2005 in instrument 1154830, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four And 31/100 Dollars ($173,664.31), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1043.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 573.66 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 428.78 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West 208.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West 366.27 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West 177.49 feet; thence North 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 175.41 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 185.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #225597F03 77536347 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on July 28, 2006, by Daniel R. Walker II, a single man, and Nichole A. Miller, a single woman, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 3, 2006, in Document No. 1168041 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 66/100 Dollars ($32,446.66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING AT THE WEST _ POST OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 00° 56’24” EAST 390.63 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 744.66 FEET ALONG A 3819.72 FOOT RADIUS CURVE RIGHT CHORD BEARING S 57° 34’41” EAST 743.48 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00° 27’ 25” EAST 441.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44° 30’13” EAST 652.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86° 53’51” EAST 166.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03° 06’09” WEST TO CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536412 KZLIB:608738.1\105064-00192 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 15 HUD, continued from previous page that counseling is mandatory and the goal would be to get the monthly payment to 31 percent by one or all of three ways: reducing the interest rate to as low as two percent; if necessary, extend the loan term to 40 years; if necessary, defer a portion of the principal, interest-free, until the loan is paid off. Whether the modified payment plan was permanent depended on the borrowers interest rate, said Berra. “If the new rate is higher than the market rate at the time of origination, the rate is fixed for the life of the loan,” he said. “ If it's lowers, the rate is fixed for five years. After that, it can increase by one percent per year, but only up to the market rate at the time of origination. It will never go higher.” All in all, Berra said that was a “pretty good deal.” Rick Ballard is the coordinator of MSHDA's State Neighborhood Stabilization Program and he followed Berra in the forum and talked about what happens to properties that are foreclosed and how to stabilize neighborhoods. “How can we get them reoccupied and how can reduce the blight that results in neighborhoods,” Ballard asked the audience. He said redeveloping properties is in the public's best interest. “We're picking target areas in communities where you can do a number of homes and the increase in value benefits all the property owners, not just the ones that are buying the homes,” said Ballard. “The reason that properties get disinvested in the neighborhood is because property owners don't see an economic benefit to fix them up. In order to reverse that cycle, what you do is sometime over-invest in a properties, show what's possible and help to get values up in a neighborhood so that folks will then be encouraged to invest in their own property.” Ballard said that yes, foreclosed homes can be a good buy, but warned the buyer to beware. “They can also have a lot of hidden problems and issues,” he said. “Certainly, anything that gets assistance from our programs will have to be inspected. We wouldn't want to set people up to buy a house and have all these hidden issues like mold, moisture and frozen pipes. What we recommend is to have a home inspector come along with the buyer to estimate what it's going to take to turn it around,” Ballard said his program also attempts to address the housing shortage for low-income families to get into properties that have been foreclosed. “The whole idea is to clear this excess off the market,” said Ballard. “ We know we have a lot of surplus properties. We're developing a new proposal under the second phase of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program where cities are going to work with land banks to do that and to identify target areas and basically take all of the surplus prop- erties off the market.” • FHA resources 1-800-CALL-FHA, www.fha.gov. • Borrower Assistance 1-888-995-HOPE. • Save the Dream Hotline 1-866-946-7432. LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terra L. Moore, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2007 and recorded May 25, 2007 in Instrument Number 1180994, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-One and 15/100 Dollars ($98,441.15) including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Parker Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also conveying so much of Lots 20 and 21 of said plat at lies between the two lines hereinafter described: the North line of Lot 18 shall be extended Easterly across Lots 20 and 21. Also granting a right-of-way for driveway purposes in an Easterly direction to the right-of-way as now laid out and over the said right-of-way as now laid out in a Northeasterly direction to the public highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.6728 77535623 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ENDLESS LAWN SERVICE & NURSERY, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, of 7635 Pratt Lake Road, Alto, Michigan (the Mortgagor), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the Mortgagee), dated February 4, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 16, 2005, as instrument number 1141499 (the Mortgage). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and herby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Forty Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Eight and 12/100 Dollars ($45,468.12). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Freeport, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section I, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 4 rods West and 4 rods South of the Northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence West 8 Rods; thence south 4 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 130 State Street, Freeport, Michigan. P.P. #08-43-350-005-00. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK, Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 77535593 (616) 752-2000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonthan Halliwill and Talmarie B. Halliwill, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2002, and recorded on October 1, 2002 in instrument 1088339, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2005, and recorded on December 13, 2005 in instrument 1157599, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven And 43/100 Dollars ($84,667.43), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry county, Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535929 File #269251F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian A. Niles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lender LTD dba Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1124747, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Nineteen And 19/100 Dollars ($79,819.19), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said section, 504.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 653.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the South line of said section, 301.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 476.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to the South line of said section, 71.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with North and South 1/4 line of said section, 177.00 feet to the South line of said section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the South line of said section, 230.00 feet to the beginning. Subject to highway right of way over Southerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536437 File #272333F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Budd, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148501, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred One And 35/100 Dollars ($303,701.35), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B of Section 15, Commencing at Center Section 15, West 441.40 to the point of beginning, thence West 441.41, South 987.55, Thence East 441.64, thence north 987.558 to the point of beginning, 10.01 acres subject to easement for ingress and egress. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535732 File #267805F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew D. Dickens, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2005, and recorded on May 25, 2005 in instrument 1147047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four And 12/100 Dollars ($96,844.12), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 26 of Ammon Eatons Addition to theCity of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 15; also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 26, thence North 33 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence South 33 feet, thence East 132 feet, being the South one-half of the Easton St. adjacent to said Lot 26, which street was therefore vacated by the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535738 File #257906F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Trumper and Jessica Trumper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148512, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for SASCO 2005-WF4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Three And 41/100 Dollars ($109,693.41), including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Assyria, County of Barry and State of Michigan, That part of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 which lies 508.0 feet West of the Northeast corner of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence South parallel with the North and South 1/2 line of said Section 30, A distance of 530 feet; Thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the centerline of North avenue; Thence Southwesterly along said centerline to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30; Thence West along said East and West 1/4 line to the West line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence North along said West line to the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; Thence East along said North line to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Southeasterly 33.00 feet for the public highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #225435F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two And 97/100 Dollars ($222,852.97), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535935 File #220890F02 77535648 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Ziegler, a married man and Kimberly Ziegler, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2006 and recorded September 8, 2006 in Instrument Number 1169731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, (successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association) as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 200615XS by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two and 67/100 Dollars ($159,992.67) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence East 264 feet; thence South 404 feet; thence West 264 feet; thence North 404 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77535678 248-502-1400 File No. 306.2740 MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by THOMAS H. CHASE, a single person, and SHIRLEY A. CHASE, a married woman, Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO. SOUTH MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, having its principal office at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 22, 2005 in Instrument No. 1141705. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND TWENTY NINE AND 08/100 ($55,029.08) dollars, including interest at the rate of 4.875% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on August 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, thence South 40 rods for a place of beginning; thence North 130 feet; thence East 600 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence West 600 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement in common that is appurtenant thereto for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the premises described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence South 40 rods; thence North 130 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 600 feet; thence North 33 feet; thence West 600 feet; thence South 33 feet to the place of beginning. The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1992 Fairmont mobile home, serial #MY9385449A8, permanently affixed thereto. Date: June 26, 2009 INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO. SOUTH MICHIGAN a Michigan banking corporation, Mortgagee SCHENK BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 77536114 (616) 647-8277 �Page 16 — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON NEWTON, A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000269, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred EightyTwo Dollars and Twenty Cents ($103,382.20), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION; THENCE NORTH 416 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 225 FEET; THENCE NORTH 211 FEET; THENCE WEST 225 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 211 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX ID NO. 08-06-015-007-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535875 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES C. REESE, III, A MARRIED MAN and MICHELE REESE, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004, in Document No. 1130462, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($82,456.64), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 610 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brianne L. Courtney, formerly known as Brianne L. Beach and Dustin Courtney, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2007, and recorded on April 4, 2007 in instrument 1178291, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($106,509.77), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 74 1/2 feet of lot 5, Block 4 of H. J. Kentfield's addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535801 File #259684F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marci Lyn Case a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 29, 2006, and recorded on October 7, 2007 in instrument 20071005-0002791, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three And 61/100 Dollars ($146,153.61), including interest at 9.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point Plat #1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 75 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256195F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Swainston, a married man and Michelle Swainston, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171844, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Thirteen And 26/100 Dollars ($136,013.26), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 49, Village of Middleville, Barry County, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535815 File #228254F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JUSTIN C. GRANT, A N UNMARRIED MAN and CHRISTINE H. FABIJANCIC, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2005, and recorded on August 5, 2005, in Document No. 1150570, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($92,480.31), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT EAST 535 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 165 FEET; THENCE EAST 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 165 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 15; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535663 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank, FSB nka OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 68/100 Dollars ($155,706.68) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535827 File No. 225.3012 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 17/100 Dollars ($136,732.17), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535777 File #268975F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Lee Case and Bonita Rae Case, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor-in-interest to Washington Mutual Bank as successor-in-interest to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2005 and recorded July 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149166, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyTwo and 78/100 Dollars ($105,672.78) including interest at 6.347% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 2 North, Range 8 West for the place of beginning; thence East 430 feet; thence South 385 feet; thence West 430 feet; thence North 385 feet. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 362.6194 77536427 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David White, a single man to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2006 and recorded August 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1168764 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20071 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($132,258.94) including interest 12.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 30, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 31 and 32 of West Beach, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 67, Barry County Records Commonly known as 3229 W Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 7/02/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536449 Our File No: 09-11605 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd Nedbalek and Jennifer Nedbalek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2003, and recorded on May 21, 2003 in instrument 1104815, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six And 12/100 Dollars ($91,396.12), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 9, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25 of the Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 11, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #136621F04 77535653 77535673 77535658 77535632 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason M. Thomas and Kelly R. Thomas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 7, 2005 and recorded September 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1153114, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R10, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R10, under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated November 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Six and 80/100 Dollars ($97,506.80) including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33 of the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 29, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 11, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535680 File No. 356.2902 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GLEN L. GUERNSEY and LISA GUERNSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2003, and recorded on May 13, 2004, in Document No. 1127564, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($124,544.36), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 9, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 328.3 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE NORTH 60 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 8, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Brad W. Lloyd, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2005, and recorded on May 20, 2005, by Document Number: 1146872 , Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight and 76/100 ($129,808.76) including interest at the rate of 5.62500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 23, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 227, 228, 229, 230 and the Southeast 1/2 of 231 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties,Unit #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of plats on page 63 860 Ogimas The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/25/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Our File No. 09MI00204-1 77536058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One And 47/100 Dollars ($179,181.47), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536039 File #271128F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 2, 2009 — Page 17 Local Secretary of State offices now offers enhanced driver’s license applications Enhanced driver’s licenses and state ID cards are now are available at 27 more branch offices across Michigan, including the Barry County office in Hastings. Initially, 16 offices offered the enhanced license, 97 offices now have that option. More than 35,000 Michigan residents have applied since April. “The cost and convenience of the enhanced license have made it popular with the thousands of Michigan residents who travel to Canada for work or enjoyment,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said. “Because of this fantastic customer demand, we’ve greatly increased the number of offices accepting enhanced license applications. Now COURT NEWS Gabriel David Heminett, 28, of Plainwell pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher Wednesday, June 17, to 11 months in jail, with 76 days credited, and 36 months of probation. His driver’s license was suspended for 60 months. Charles Daniel Franks, 20, of Battle Creek was sentenced to four months in jail with credit for 56 days served, and 12 months of probation, after he pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of fire department or police property, a probation violation and being habitual offender, third offense. Franks has twice been convicted of committing a felony or attempting to commit a felony. In November 2007, he was convicted of unlawful driving away of an automobile and in August 2008, he was convicted of uttering and publishing. Franks’ recent conviction resulted from him tearing up a blanket and attempting to flush it down the toilet while he was lodged in the Barry County Jail. He also was ordered to pay restitution totaling $382 to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department to cover the cost to replace the blanket and repair the plumbing, plus fines and court cost for a total of $500, with the balance of jail time suspended upon payment. June 24, Judge Fisher sentenced Mark Leon Seybery, age 51, to 30 days in jail, with credit for 29 days served, and 12 months of probation after he pleaded no contest to charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny of a building resulting from a Aug. 8, 2008, incident. Megan Jean Morton, 19, of Freeport was sentenced to 36 months of probation and ordered to attend a minimum of two Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings each week after she pleaded guilty June 3 to attempted larceny of a building in order to steal prescription drugs Jan. 18. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 HASTINGS CHEERLEADER YARD sale, July 11th, 9am-6pm at 1664 N. M-37, Middleville. All proceeds help fund their camp. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. 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Lost & Found Centuries-old oak tree cut down at Lake O cemetery by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The red oak tree in Odessa Township’s Lakeview Cemetery was a sapling in the year 1700 and stood for more than 109,500 days. But like the graves of those it shaded, the tree finally fell victim to the ravages of time. Last week, workmen from Lilly’s Tree Service in Ionia used a 75-foottall boom to de-limb the tree; three days later, the massive stump was all that remained of the once towering oak. Special care was taken to protect the tombstones from falling limbs during the cutting. The tree was marked for removal when Odessa Township officials contacted Dr. David Roberts from Michigan State University Extension to visit the cemetery and assess the health of the trees. Roberts also suggested fertilizer and spraying for some on the trees. Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said the township decided it could fit fertilizer into its budget this year. She said the oak had been hit by lightning a few years ago, and there was some effort at the time to trim and repair the damage. But Roberts said it was now time to cut the tree down. The tree had a 23-foot circumference and seven-foot diameter. Township Clerk Lisa Williams estimated it to be to more than 100 feet tall. The bill for the tree removal was $2,150. The wood was shared by many to help with winter heating. There are two more oak trees by Cemetery Road. They are both white oaks and not quite as old as their late neighbor, the red oak. Woman arrested for assaulting teens Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 800 block of Wintergreen to a reported domestic assault Thursday, June 25. Officers spoke with two teens who were victims of the assault and identified the suspect as Dawn McCarter, 46, of Hastings. Officers made contact with McCarter whom they said was visibly intoxicated (later measuring a .23 percent blood-alcohol level) who denied at first, but admitted in part that the assault had occurred. McCarter was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Vehicle defects lead to arrest Hastings Police stopped a vehicle during the early morning hours of Friday, June 26, in the 200 block of East Apple Street for vehicle defects. Officers made contact with the driver who was identified as Andrew Elwen, 25, from Hastings. Officers noted that he appeared to be under the influence but did not detect alcohol consumption. During the investigation, Elwen admitted that he had recently been smoking marijuana and was also found to be in possession of the cannabis. Elwen was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana and is facing additional charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Woodland woman’s purse stolen overnight Thursday, June 18, a 69-year-old woman living on Coats Grove Road in Woodland awoke around 6 a.m. to find evidence that someone had broken into her home during the night and stolen her purse. The woman reported to Barry County Sheriff Deputies that she had gone to bed around 11:30 the previous evening. When she awoke the next morning she found a door to the back yard partially opened and her purse, containing her Social Security card, cell phone, credit cards, checkbook. Medicare card and approximately $250 to $300 in cash, was missing from the living room table. She told deputies that she didn’t hear any unusual noises during the night. Deputies noted that there were no signs of forced entry, and the woman said that sometimes the door didn’t lock even though it appeared to be securely fastened. The deputies found two sets of footprints in the wet grass leading from where the woman said the breakin occurred to the corner of Coats Grove and Wellman Road, where deputies found and took impressions of suspicious tire tracks. Outside fountain stolen from church Thursday, June 18, the pastor of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Church on M179 Highway in Rutland Township reported that a floating fountain had been stolen from the pond located in the side yard of the church. He told Barry County Sheriff deputies it was taken after June 3. He said he did not report it missing earlier because he believed that a church member had removed it for repair. When it was not returned, he realized that it may have been stolen and called the sheriff’s department. There are no suspects or witnesses. Deputies noted that the pond is surrounded by a chain-link fence which could easily be scaled. ‘Vacuum salesmen’ arrested Around 8 p.m. Thursday, June 24, Barry County deputies responded to a reported suspicious situation on Cloverdale Road. The caller said that a white male had come to his door and asked to be allowed to give a vacuum cleaner demonstration. The resident told the visitor he was not interested and watched as the man go into an early 1990 blue Chevrolet Astro van with a tan stripe and a broken window in the back. The deputies located a vehicle at the Dowling Marathon station that matched that description. They contacted the driver who said they were all Kirby vacuum salesmen and provided his operators license. A Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) check revealed that his driver’s license had been suspended. He was arrested for driving with license suspended and transported to the Barry County jail. Deputies reported that one of the three passengers in the vehicle acted suspicious when asked for his name and identification. The man claimed he didn’t have ID and gave the deputies a name. When the deputies ran a LEIN they found and outstanding warrant for his arrest. As the deputies were handcuffing him, the man said the name he had given originally was his brother’s and gave the deputies his real name. a Secretary of State image check revealed that the man had given the correct name the second time, and a subsequent LEIN check revealed that the Jackson Police Department had issued a warrant for his arrest on a charge of domestic assault. He was arrested and lodged in the Barry County jail. The two other men in the vehicle were not arrested or charged. Battle Creek man arrested after swerving A 51-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested near Dowling for driving with a suspended license, second offense, and driving while intoxicated. At approximately 1:57 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Barry County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a white Buick passenger car swerving on North Avenue near Lacey Road. Deputies observed the car northbound in M-66 Highway, near Cloverdale Road. Deputies reported that after stopping the vehicle, they noticed that the driver had glassy eyes, poor balance, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. When questioned, the man admitted to drinking two cans of beer. He then submitted to the breathalyzer test which revealed a blood alcohol level of .12. Hastings resident injured in accident Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at approximately 11:38 a.m. Saturday, June 27, in the 200 block of West Mill Street. An eastbound vehicle driven by Amber Thomas, 24, from Hastings turned left into the path of a westbound vehicle driven by Tiffany Watson, 22, from Hastings. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Watson to Pennock Hospital for treatment, and her condition is unknown. Why Christine Lives United… I think it is important to LIVE UNITED because I believe as a community we have the duty to each other; to empower those who feel powerless, to protect those who can’t protect themselves, to reach out to reach back, and always speak for those who have no voice. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. 77536101 77536344 LOST DOG: IN the area of Guy Road, Lawrence & M66, Cocker Spaniel/Springer Spaniel mix, black/white medium size, wearing red underground fence collar. Call (517)852-1893. this convenient way to cross the border is even more easily available.” Enhanced licenses and ID cards let people re-enter the United States from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean at land or sea crossings in compliance with federal regulations that took effect June 1. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Michigan resident. They also must have a driving record that does not prevent them from legally operating a motor vehicle. Customers receive their new enhanced license or ID in the mail within two to three weeks. The Secretary of State’s office offers the enhanced driver’s license and ID as an alternative to the standard license and ID. The enhanced license costs $45 and the ID card is available for $30. Residents who are blind, or age 65 or older pay a reduced fee of $20 for the ID card. For more information on the enhanced driver’s license, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos. The Secretary of State office will be closed Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6. POLICE BEAT & Volunteer Center �� https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-07-09.pdf 94ef3062ac55d6060b8184a68fbd14b3 PDF Text Text Gas and Steam Engine Show at Charlton Park See Story on Page 7 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 28 NEWS BRIEFS Blue County Line returns to Fountain series Music lovers don’t have to travel to the Appalachians to hear authentic and vintage bluegrass music. Blue County Line is a group of men from Barry County who will return to Fridays at the Fountain July 10 with their own twist on some classic bluegrass. Members are consists of Ted Geldhof, Tom Freridge, Duane Curtiss, Orville Harrington, Jim Metzger and Slimy Perkins. The Fridays at the Fountain series is presented each Friday June through August on the Barry County Courthouse lawn near the fountain in downtown Hastings. Concerts begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts will move indoors to the community room in the lower level of Hastings City Bank. All concerts are sponsored by the City of Hastings and the Thornapple Arts Council. Massasauga rattlesnake is workshop topic On Saturday, July 11, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will host a free workshop on Massasauga rattlesnakes from 9 a.m. to noon. Speakers at the workshop will include herpetologist and conservation scientist Yu Man Lee; Rebecca Christofell, of D.J. Case and Associates; and Michigan State University graduate student Robyn Bailey. Those wishing to attend must pre-register by visiting www.stewardshipnetwork.org or calling 810-227-2757, extension 5182. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located at 701 W. Cloverdale Road, between M37 and M-43. Blood drive to be held in Middleville Monday, July 13 The First Baptist Church of Middleville will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, July 13, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in general good health. A donor card or other identification will be required. The church is located at 5215 N. M37 Highway, just north of Middleville. Sounds of the state ignored by board Burd signs with Cornerstone See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 9, 2009 Windfall from decades-old fund benefits local children by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The media is filled with stories about dwindling state and federal funding and non-profit organizations struggling to survive in these difficult economic times. However, Tuesday morning, 13 Barry County non-profit agencies received a welcome economic boost due to the disbursement of $334,420 in funds from the Richard B. Messer Trust. When Hastings entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard B. Messer died Dec. 29, 1926, he left a trust fund, “to aid and assist in the care, maintenance and education of such needy children who are under the age of 18 years and residents of Barry County, Michigan, as may be recommended to them by the probate judge of said county.” Due to changes in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax law, trusts are now required to disperse 5 percent of their average market value each year rather than net income. This change means that the Richard B. Messer Trust — which has a principal balance of approximately $680,000 — needed to disburse the more than $300,000 to cover this and the previous five years. The task of dispersing the windfall amount fell to Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty. Before the checks were presented to representatives from the non-profit organizations, Doherty expressed his appreciation for the staff at Fifth Third Bank for its stewardship in administering the trust and Hastings entrepreneur Richard B. Messer who established the trust in 1926. (See sidebar). “I don’t know what motivated him to provide such a generous gift for Barry County’s needy children, but I certainly am grateful for the opportunity to be Santa Claus in July, particularly in the economic times we are in,” he said. “The first few days after I found out that there was this sum of money to distribute amongst the good organizations that we have here ... I was walking on air, thinking about all the things we could do with all this money. Tuesday morning, representatives from various non-profit organizations serving underprivileged Barry County youths gathered in probate court to receive funds from the Richard B. Messer Trust. Pictured are (front row, from left) Karen Jousma, Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council; James Borton, Habitat for Humanity Barry County; Alissa Hall, CASA for Kids; Cindy Collins, Habitat for Humanity Barry County; Jennifer Richards, Leadership Barry County; Andre Wiegand, Thornapple Arts Council; (back row) Probate Judge William Doherty; Bob Byington and Frank Hillary, Barry County Trial Court Initiative; Tom Wilt, Barry County YMCA; Janie Bergeron, Green Gables Haven; Steve Youngs, Elinor Marsh, and Nancy Brown, Community Music School Hastings. Then the reality hit. Exactly, how am I going to do this? How do I divvy all this up? There are so many good ways, different ways, that I could do this. I had a few sleepless nights ... several sleepless nights, wrestling with the responsibility of doing the best I could with this money for our children.” Receiving funds from the trust are the following organizations: Barry County YMCA, to provide scholarships for children who would otherwise not be able to afford YMCA programs and activities which teach positive citizenship skills and provide a positive learning environment, $10,000; CASA for Kids, which provides court-appointed advocates for children in the court system, $10,000; Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council, which provides services and education for children and families in Barry County, $15,000; Habitat for Humanity Barry County, an organization that provides housing for low-income families, $10,000; Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter for women and children, $15,000; Pennock Hospital, $10,000; Trial Court Initiative, to provide resources and assistance to adolescents and their families to maintain public safety and promote the development of responsible citizens, $30,000; Thornapple Arts Council, which provides Barry County children with many fine arts opportunities, $5,000; Community Music School of Hastings, which provides instruments and musical instruction to underprivileged youths, $10,000; Hastings Youth Athletic Association, which provides sports equipment and participation to needy children, $5,000; St. Rose Angel Fund, which provides assistance to the children of families in the community who are suffering financial hardship, $50,000; Barry County Christian School, which provides education, scholarships and services to children in Barry County, $10,000; Thornapple Players, which provides needy children opportunities to participate in theater, $2,000; The Revue, which provides opportunities for disadvantaged children to participate in theater, $5,000; Leadership Barry County, to provide funds for children who otherwise could not afford to participate in a week-long program to develop leadership skills, $2,000. In total, Doherty awarded $189,000 to local non-profit organizations Tuesday morning, leaving $145,420 yet to be dispersed. Doherty said he hopes to use at least part of the remaining sum to establish a Richard B. Messer scholarship. “One of the things I would like to do is set up a scholarship, not necessarily for college,” he said. “We have a lot of kids that come through the system that need technical training because they aren’t going to be able to go to college ... but we are certainly not ruling out kids that may be able to go to college as well.” Doherty concluded by saying, “I selected each of the organizations because I do know personally the good work that you do for the kids of Barry County. I know I may have overlooked some organizations, I guess that is inevitable ... but I know this money will go a long, long way with your organizations.” See related story page 10 ‘Personal reasons,’ ‘work environment’ cited in Prairieville Twp. resignations by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Within a short period of time, one member of the Prairieville Township Board and two members of its support staff resigned from their respective positions, leading some to question the reasons behind their departures. Clerk Jill Owens said that the resignations of both Vickey Nottingham, the former treasurer, and Karen Felicijan, the former deputy treasurer, went into effect July 1. Judy Heid, the former deputy clerk, resigned as of June 1, she said. According to a copy of Nottingham’s letter of resignation, she left the position due to feelings of inefficacy relating to her work. “While it has been an honor to serve the residents of Prairieville Township for the past 17 years, I feel that I am no longer an asset to them,” she wrote. As of press time, Nottingham could not be reached for comment. Owens explained that Felicijan, who worked for Prairieville Township for approximately 13 years before resigning, left “on a positive note” and likely followed the former treasurer’s lead because of their friendship. “They’ve been good friends for years,” said Owens. When asked about leaving her position, Felicijan explained that she was disinclined to give a detailed explanation. “It was personal reasons and the working environment,” she said. According to Owens, Heid, like Felicijan, also left “on a positive note.” Owens explained that Heid likely resigned because of changes relating to the makeup of the township’s staff and the board’s membership. Heid echoed Owens’ comments, saying that the recent absence of former clerk Normajean Nichols — who served on the board for approximately 16 years before losing her bid for re-election to Owens last year — played the largest role in her decision to resign. Like Felicijan, the former deputy clerk said “personal reasons” and the “work environment” within the Prairieville Township Hall also led to her resignation. “It wasn’t conducive to the type of environment that I wanted to work under,” Heid said, explaining that she did not wish to elab- orate. While Felicijan and Heid expressed dissatisfaction with the work environment within the township hall, Supervisor Jim Stoneburner explained that, to the best of his knowledge, the resignations were not fueled by negative feelings toward any representative or employee of the township. “I never had a conversation with them RESIGNATIONS, continued on page 7 Hastings area garden tour is Saturday Photos needed for the ‘A Day in Dawn Patrol is the Life of Barry County’ calendar set for Sunday Hastings Flying Association will hold its annual all-you-can-eat Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12. Admission is $6 per person; $3 for children under 12. The fly-in will include visitors from neighborhood airports, airplane rides at $20 per person, an antique car show and other attractions. The Barry Community Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank, in partnership with Pennock Hospital and the Thornapple Arts Council, are ready to begin work on this year’s calendar, with theme of “A Day in the Life of Barry County.” Local artists are invited to submit their photographs to the Barry Community Foundation by Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all Barry County residents. Each entry should be an 8-by-10, original work, with a label containing the artist’s name, address, and phone number, as well as the title of the print. Color prints must be accompanied by a digital file or negative. The judges will be looking for the top 12 photos. Each calendar will cost $5, and proceeds will support The Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund. The fund makes donations in the form of art to Barry County area nonprofit organizations. A monetary donation also makes funds available for the Thornapple Arts Council to jury new pieces for the collection. The fund also accepts donations of any art form that can be displayed throughout the county for residents to enjoy. This is the last calendar in a series. Next year, the marketing committee plans to create a coffee table book out of the past calendars. Anyone looking for more information about the calendar photo contest may contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269945-0526. Six “beautifully unique gardens” in and around the Hastings area will be showcased in the 12th annual “A Day in the Garden” tour, sponsored by the Thornapple Garden Club of Hastings, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Sue Doozan, pictured above, is shown in a garden area in front of the Doozan home on Valleyview Drive. Other gardens on tour are those of Rose and Leo Hendershot, Jan Tillbrooke, Barb and David Decker, Kristen and Steve Laubaugh and Barb Pietrangelo and Stuart Keeler. The Garden Thyme Market is another feature of the tour and will be held on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings with 20 vendors displaying and selling garden art. Tickets with maps can be purchased in advance for $6 each at thornapplegardenclub@yahoo.com and at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco, Bosley Pharmacy, Hastings Flower Shop and Quilting Passions. Tickets also are available on the day of the tour for $8 at the Garden Thyme Market/Thornapple Garden Club booth. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Cupboard to Cupboard program begins Saturday Seniors need to pre-register for Senior Day at the Barry County Fair The Barry County Commission on Aging would like area senior citizens to pre-register for Senior Day at the Barry County Fair, set for Tuesday, July 21. Seniors will need to pay the special $2.50 gate admission, but all other Senior Day activities will be free of charge. COA Director Tammy Pennington said she is excited about this year’s event. She hopes area seniors will call 269-948-4856. Activities will begin with vendor booths, health testing and a breakfast snack from 9 to 10 a.m. Speaker Judy Kay Schreur will take the stage from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with her topic, “Smiling after Sixty.” She is a humorist, motivational speaker, professional manager, author and, according to Pennington, “most of all, real person.” “Whether writing about marriage and relationships or speaking to thousands in a sports arena, Judy is real, honest, direct, truthful and powerful,” said Pennington. “Her humor and expertise have helped thousands of people across America find joy in their journey.” Schreur is co-author of When Prince Charming Falls off His Horse and Creative Grandparenting. She has appeared on radio and television programs across the country and has been a featured speaker at the Time Out for Women National Conference. Following the presentation, door prizes will be distributed. At 11 a.m., musical entertainment will provided by Nashville 5Plus, and a boxed lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be free of charge, courtesy of the luncheon sponsors, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging and Airway Oxygen. Bottled water will be available, courtesy of Pennock Health Services. Starting at noon, seniors can visit the vendor booths and health testing tables. “Everything will be under a tent, so it will be ‘rain or shine,’” said Pennington. Vendors will be performing blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, eyeglass cleaning and hearing aid assessment. Vendors who have confirmed attendance include: Advanced Eyecare Professionals, Advantage Private Nursing, Arcadia Health Judy Kay Schreur Care, Barry Community Free Clinic, Barry County Commission on Aging, Barry County Mental Health, Beck-N Call Home Health Care, Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Carelinc Medical Equipment Blood Sugar Testing, Carveth Village of Middleville, Eye and ENT Specialists, Guardian Medical Monitoring, Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, In-House Hospice Solutions LLC, Pennock Health Services (Homecare and Hospice), Pennock Health Services Lifeline, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center, Sunset Acres Inc. Adult Foster Care, Tendercare of Hastings and Woodlawn Meadows. Pennington praised the members of the committee working on this project including staff from Thornapple Manor, Pennock Health Services, Barry County Mental Health, Priority Health, Tendercare, Southwest Regional Rehab, Carelinc, Region 3B Area Agency, and the Laurels of Kent and Sandy Creek for planning “an exciting event” for area seniors. New signs and more to greet visitors the Barry County Fair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 157th Barry County Fair celebrates blue jeans and country scenes. Along with the familiar scenes are some new additions to the schedule and to the grounds. The fair opens with 4-H competitions on Saturday, July 18. Non-livestock competitions will be in the beef barn all day. Youth dog judging begins in the show arena at 9 a.m. The youth rocket launch starts at the show arena at 1 p.m. with rockets created and getting judged on their test flights. Many 4-H members will be checking in their animals that day, as well. Then the evening ends with young 4-H speakers competing in public speaking and demonstrations at 6 p.m. in the community tent. On Sunday, July 19, 4-H members will be judged with poultry, rabbits and cavies in the show arena, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a livestock skill-athon. The youngest 4-H members, the Young Clovers, who are 8 years and younger, also get to strut their stuff and be judged in the rabbit/cavy area at noon in the show arena. Sunday is the only day for harness racing this year. The event has been cut from many fairs, and in Barry County, it has been reduced to the Colt Stakes on Sunday. Harness racing starts at the grandstand at noon. At 6 p.m., the youth talent and clowning show begins in the community tent. Some fair visitors on Sunday have to decide whether to start at the draft horse pull at the grandstand which also starts at 6 p.m. What is great about these first two “unofficial days” of the fair is the free admission. Fair visitors can also stroll through the Master Gardener’s demonstration gardens and 4-H children’s gardens and talk with the gardeners. The handiwork of 4-Hers is on display in the expo building, and a few concessions are open. The fair opens officially Monday, July 20. Admission is charged Monday through Saturday. General admission is $5 for those 12 and older. Senior citizen (62 and up) admission is $3, and children under 12 years of age get in free. On Tuesday, July 21, admission is $2.50 for senior citizens and all veterans. On Thursday, Ladies Day, admission for women is just $2.50 until noon. Monday events include 4-H goat, horse, sheep and dressage judging. The Jules and Beck Carnival opens at 6 p.m. with all rides priced at $1 each, Monday only. The WBCH Colgate Country Showdown will be in the community tent at 7 p.m. that evening. The off-road challenge mud run, a first this year, will be at the grandstand at 7 p.m. Tuesday is Veterans and Senior Citizens Day with a senior program sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging in the community tent starting at 9:30 a.m. The grandstand event Tuesday is autocross, starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday is Children’s Day. A “Guitar Hero” video music competition is new this year and will be held in the community tent beginning at 10 a.m., followed by youth karaoke starting at 3 p.m. Special Kids Day activities will be available for children in the Farm Bureau tent beginning at noon as well as activities planned in the Children’s and Master gardens during the day. Children of all ages also can watch youth horse, beef and cat judging on Wednesday. Pocket pets will be judged at 4 p.m. in the pavilion and the youth dog agility class in the show arena is always fun to watch, beginning at 6 p.m. The Bulls and Barrels rodeo show at the grandstand Wednesday evening may be popular with 4-H members. Because of the small and large animal auctions scheduled for Thursday and Friday, 4-H members don’t always have time for the shows. This year, 4-H members wearing their wristbands will save 50 percent on admission to the rodeo and get in for just $5. Thursday is a special day for women in the area. They can attend the Ladies Day program at 10 a.m. with speaker Deanna House, who also will give food demonstrations. A pie contest also is slated for Thursday. Youth dairy and horse judging will continue Thursday. The small animal sale begins at 5:30 p.m., and this year’s sales order is chickens, eggs, rabbits, waterfowl, goats, goat milk and turkeys. A team competition in the horse arena will begin at 6 p.m. The children’s and master gardener gardens will be candlelit at dusk. An adult karaoke competition begins at 7 p.m. in the community tent. Pickup and semitruck pulls will take over the grandstand beginning at 7 p.m. NEW AT THE FAIR, continued on page 16 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, July 11, the “Cupboard to Cupboard” program will be launched to help people in the Barry County area hit hard by the economic recession. The program encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with ‘bridge’ cards or food stamps. Different items have been selected for the weeks leading up to Aug. 15, but all items can be dropped off at any time at any of the collection sites listed below. On Wednesday, July 8, members of the Hometown Partnership community assets pillar met at the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville to kick off the program. The company is donating a semi-trailer that will be parked in front of the Pennock State Street Center in Hastings. Lani Forbes from Barry County United Way praised the cooperation of the company, its union, and the drop-off site participants who have agreed to be part of this partnership. The United Way will oversee disbursal of the items through the various food distribution sites in the county and to those agencies that work directly with those in need. Week 1 has been designated for personal care items such as deodorant, feminine products, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, shave cream, razors, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, bandages, lotion, combs and hairbrushes. Anyone driving by the Hastings Country Club on Friday, July 17 can drop off items for the collection during the MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Golf Classic as well. During the week of the Barry County Fair from July 18 to 25, a special drop-off site will be housed in the emergency services tent on the fairgrounds. The week of fair is Week 2, which is the week to collect laundry items such as detergent, softeners, stain remover, bleach and other items. Week 3, July 26 to Aug. 1, is the week for household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags, paper cups, plates and napkins, sandwich bags, plastic wrap and garbage bags. Week 4, Aug. 2 to 8, is for baby care items including diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoo, pull-ups, cotton swabs and cotton balls. A special collection site that week will be at the Next Generation Fund’s “Drive In Movie The Bradford White Company in Middleville has donated a tractor trailer to the Cupboard to Cupboard program through the Barry Community Foundation. Pictured are (from left) Bradford White Human Resources Coordinator Liz Criswell, Kelly Cavanaugh and Bonnie Hildreth from the Barry Community Foundation, Green Gables Haven Director Janie Bergeron, United Way Director Lani Forbes and Laura Anderson from the Hastings Michigan State University Extension office. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Nite” at the Barry Expo Center complex on Friday, Aug. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. Cupboard to Cupboard ends with Week 5, Aug. 9 to 15, by collecting school supplies. These also will be used for the county’s backpack program. Donations being sought this week include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks. In addition to the Bradford White trailer parked in front of the Pennock State Street Center, other drop-off locations include the Cracked Pepper Restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s in Hastings, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Delton Floral, and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. Shoppers may want to keep Cupboard to Cupboard in mind when they see items on sale, marked down, or offered as “buy one, get one free.” Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. Hastings Rotary Club has new president by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On July 1, Hastings native Brad Johnson became president of the Hastings Rotary Club, replacing Dave Hatfield, who is now immediate past president. Johnson, a certified public accountant who has been a member of the Rotary Club since 2005, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1990 and received a master of science in taxation degree from Grand Valley State University in 2002. Prior to assuming ownership of Johnson and Company PC from his father and fellow Rotarian, Thomas, in 2005, Johnson was employed for 15 years with Deloitte and Touche, one of the world’s largest accounting firms. As the newly elected president of the Rotary Club, Johnson said he would like to see the club construct a site to house musical performances, but admitted that such an undertaking might not come to fruition until some time after his term ends next year. “One of the major projects that we’re trying to raise money for is the construction of a band shell in Hastings,” he explained. In addition to pursuing construction of a band shell, Johnson said that with his new presidency, he also is looking forward to continuing funding and implementation of the many youth programs offered by the Rotary Cub. A disc golf outing to benefit the club’s Brad Johnson (left) accepts the Rotary Club’s ceremonial gavel from Dave Hatfield. youth programs is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, at the Hammond Road Disc Golf Course. As one of the first events hosted by the club with Johnson as president, he said he is excited to begin his term with such a singular event. “It’s a unique thing that nobody has really ever done before,” he said. “... I think it’s going to be exciting.” Johnson currently resides in Hastings with his wife, Karin, and four children, Matt, Sam, Hannah and Micah. Burd signs at Cornerstone University As a three-sport athlete at Maple Valley High School, Jeff Burd has decided to focus on one sport in college and pursue track and field at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. The unabashed leader of Maple Valley’s team through the years, Burd capped his senior season with a quartet of MHSAA Regional Championships in the 200-meter, 400-meter, 4-by-200-meter and 4-by-400-meter relays. At the Division 3 state meet in May, Burd followed up his three All-State performances from his junior season with four All-State awards. Burd’s 2009 state meet quartet of events included a fourth place finish in the 200-meter, third place in the 4-by-200-meter relay and a pair of state titles in the 400-meter and a repeat title from 2008 in the 4-by-400-meter relay. “I first saw Jeff anchor the 4-by-400 at the 2008 state meet and saw the guts he put on display that day. That was exactly what I look for in runners,” said track and field recruiting coordinator Paul Koutz. Topping the school record board in six events, Burd is thought to have considerable range, which will be utilized in college, added Koutz. Burd’s personal records include times of 22.0 for the 200-meter dash and 48.6 for the 400. He is considering pursuing athletic training at Cornerstone University and will report to Jeff Burd is joined by his dad, Tim, (right) as he signs on in Cornerstone University’s track and field program. school in late August. He is the son of Tim and Kari Burd of Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 3 Charlton Park hosts Fourth of July celebration by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern For those who attended Charlton Park’s “Old Fashioned Fourth of July and Salute to Veterans,” Saturday, the day was filled with food and festivities — and, of course, patriotism. The event began with the raising of the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. After a chorus of the “Star Spangled Banner,” the festivities began. The summer air was saturated with the smell of the chicken and pork barbecue buffet and the sound of Kids try to work as a team to finish first in the three-legged race. (Photo provided by Charlton Park.) live country music being played, creating an Independence Day atmosphere. Mike Callton of Nashville said they had 17 performers from Ionia and Barry counties and even as far as St. Johns. Though most of the performers played country music, a few contributed something a little more unusual. Eight-year-old Adam Roush from Dowling played “vintage American Rock ‘n’ Roll,” including Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Once people’s bellies were full, the games began. With a few breaks, contests ran from 1:30 p.m. until approximately 5 p.m. The games included the three-legged race, sack races, needle in the haystack, small bale toss, watermelon eating, baby crawl, most freckles, hay bale toss and pie eating. After the winners of the pie-eating contest received their ribbons and cleaned the crumbs from their faces, the crowds went their separate ways to finish their Fourth of July. Once more, Charlton Park’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July was a success. Uncle Sam makes an appearance to fuel the patriotic spirit of the day. (Photo by Casey Cheney.) (From left) John Tempelaere, Rocky Hopkins, George Dush and Mike Callton play for the crowd during the live music portion of Saturday’s event. (Photo by Casey Cheney.) Veterans salute the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance before the 34th annual Fourth of July celebration gets underway. (Photo provided by Charlton Park.) Pies are auctioned off. Parents, siblings and friends cheer on the competitors during the pie-eating contest. (Photo by Casey Cheney.) Rick Ramsey puts his all into his throw. (Photo provided by Charlton Park.) Safe and Sound Since 1886 We have been meeting the banking needs of our community for over 120 years. As a highly capitalized bank, we are well positioned to handle the current financial environment. Your Hastings City Bank deposits are FDIC insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. On January 1, 2014, the standard insurance amount will return to $100,000 per depositor for all account categories except for IRAs and other certain retirement accounts which will remain at $250,000 per depositor. We invite you to come in to speak with one of our Hastings City Bank representatives, and look forward to serving your banking needs today and in the future. Rest insured. Brothers (from left) Keith, Rick and Gary Ramsey took first, second and third, respectively, in the 18-and-over division of the straw bale toss. (Photo by Casey Cheney.) Member FDIC 77536551 1-888-422-2280 hastingscitybank.com �Page 4 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV The sounds of the state’s economic uncertainly Library is a wonderful resource To the editor: We live in Hastings Township and support the passage of the millage Aug. 4 for the continued support of Hastings Public Library. While we all yearn for lower taxes, we do not feel that this is the place to begin cutting costs. What are we getting for our money? More than just lending reading materials, the library provides quality space for educational seminars, two of which my family has attended in the past three months. The library provides social programs for teens and youths, which we have also partaken. Every summer, our children participate in the summer reading program the library offers. The library also provides Internet access for everyone, regardless of income or social status. Our 2-year-old library is probably the most pleasant and appealing public space in our community. To visitors from out of town, it must give a wonderful impression. The inter-library loan program makes books and music from libraries across West Michigan available for pickup in Hastings at no cost. In essence, this multiplies our available library materials many times over. If for some reason you discount the benefits mentioned above, the library still provides thousands of books for recreation, learning new skills and career opportunities, researching history, new hobbies, religion, politics, travel, and hundreds of other topics. In a republic such as ours, public libraries provide the resources people need to improve their lives. Those of us fortunate enough to express our wishes in the voting booth need to secure this valuable resource and see that it remains available to all. Please vote for passage of the library millage on Aug. 4. Douglas and Anne Klein, Hastings Comedy dinner theater supports Elks scholarship The Thornapple Players present “Saturday Night Live,” a comedy dinner theater at the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 located at 102 E. Woodlawn in Hastings Saturday, July 18. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. Act I begins at 7 p.m., and dinner will feature stuffed chicken breast, summer salads, rolls, coffee or soft drink, dessert and will be followed by Act II. The cost is $15 per person, and all proceeds go to the Elks scholarship fund. Reservations are reqired. Call 269-945-5308 to reserve a ticket; seating is limited. “This is a sketch comedy show based on the style of the SNL television show with plenty of ‘famous’ musical guests. Several of the cast members developed material for the show which we would rate a PG 13,” said Norma Jean Acker. “We were able to give three $500 scholarships to 2009 Barry County graduates which is up one from previous years. We hope that people will come out and support this worthy cause.It should be an evening of fun. “ Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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According to a report by the University of Michigan economists, Michigan is expected to lose more than 310,700 jobs this year. U of M forecasters say the national recession and the unraveling of the auto industry helped kill any hope that Michigan’s economic woes might have been coming to an end. The report went on to say, “2009 will be the worst year in more than a half-century,” and that “it doesn’t look like 2010 will see much improvement.” Forecasters are looking to 2011 before we see any measurable gains. Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced recently the state would be looking to cut millions in the coming months to offset the state’s growing deficit, which is expected to reach in excess of a billion dollars. The governor also said school funding cuts would be necessary to help balance the budget. After reading last week’s Banner front-page school board story, you get the feeling that Hastings school board members aren’t taking the potential cuts in the state’s public education funding seriously. During last week’s meeting, the board unanimously voted to raise the schools administrators’ pay by 1.5 percent, despite knowing the state could “decrease funding by $59 per pupil or as much as $110,” according to Barb Hunt, the district’s business manager. In March, the board set the bar when it reached a three-year deal with its teachers, averaging 3 percent per year in total compensation including salary and step increases. This was followed by increases of 1.5 percent to support staff and bus drivers. At that time, Hunt said she estimated the fund balance to be about 1.8 percent. Now, with the new spending, she estimated the fund balance to be less than 1 percent or .89. After the vote was taken to increase administrators’ pay, Hunt told the board, “It gives me jitters how this impacts our fund balance. We’re walking a thin line.” Board President Patricia Endsley said, “From what we’re hearing from the state, it’s only going to get worse,” yet three times she supported increases for employee groups. During the March negotiations, Endsley said, “I really struggled with the contract, I wish we had all the money in the world.” Yet she said, “this is the least the board can do right now.” The number of Michigan school districts turning to privatization as a way of saving money continues to grow. “Auto suppliers are impacted by manufacturers’ bankruptcies, jobs are lost, and companies across the state are closing.” “Customers and utilities feel the heat as unpaid bills mount.” “General Motors has little hope of beating feds deadline” were just a few items taken from the headlines over the past few weeks. Who’s getting the increases? Bureaucrats, civil servants, teachers, administrators, law enforcement, governments local and state, while private industry is working hard just to keep people employed. A University of Michigan urban planner recently suggested that for Michigan to be a part of the economic turnaround, we must maintain an educated work force as part of the foundation for better economic times. Yet, Hastings school board members repeatedly fail to hold the line on raises, jeopardizing programs and the financial stability of the district. In March, board trustee Tammy Pennington suggested the increases were “pretty modest.” Even Treasurer Gene Haas, To the editor: Unemployment is at 14.1 percent and going up. Cost of gas is going up. Cost of living is going up. House values are going down – 18 percent in 2009. Taxes are going up. Utilities are going up. Fifty-five homes in Barry County are in foreclosure. Schools are getting a $823,434 reduction from the state. Some people who have jobs are working two or three days a week – maybe none after Friday. Houses are not selling. Downtown Hastings has eight vacant stores. Walgreens is on hold because of the economy. Walmart’s expansion is on hold because of the economy. Health care coverage continues to be a worrisome and much-debated issue. President Obama is continuing to work on health care insurance reform. What would you like to see as part of the reform? Responses to our weekly question. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Leach and Middle lake residents should say ‘no’ How should health care be reformed? Public Opinion: who has been the lone dissenter in many of these questionable decisions by the board, citing lack of necessary funding, apparently buckled under pressure when he supported last week’s administrative wage increases. The school board held the recent special meeting to approve amendments to balance the district’s 2008-09 budget, but what magic will board members be able to perform next year as they face declining revenues and increasing costs? With the latest budget transfers, it leaves a balance of $37,467 in reserve funds, $100,000 in designated funds for the purchase of school buses, maintenance and repair work to the buildings and grounds and $83,707 in reserved funds, reducing the district’s fund balance to only $221,174 or .89 percent. In May, the district’s voters went to the polls and soundly rejected a proposed building and site “sinking fund” by a 750-1,141 vote. The proposed 1-mill, five-year levy would have generated more than $500,000 per year or $2.5 million for repairs and improvements to all school buildings in the district. The same levy was proposed and rejected by Hastings voters in the May 2008 school election by a 522-787 vote. The voters sent the message loud and clear, “We want you to keep spending under control,” yet board members continue to allow increased spending with disregard to the declining fund balance — now the lowest of all area school districts. Board members titled the increases “modest,” or “the least we can do,” but in the end, they’ve shown by their votes that’s the district is not about kids or education — it’s about the teachers, support staff and administrators and their wages. Rather than holding the line, the board has shown complete disregard for students in favor of personal paychecks. That’s not what’s happening in the business sector, but public sector employees seem to want to insulate themselves from the reality of what’s going on across the state. The public expects board members to vote responsibly, knowing the issues and making decisions that are in the best interests of the district and the students. This board has made some strategic errors over the past few years; some might call it “penny wise and pound foolish.” On the district’s southern boundary, Gull Lake Schools closed an elementary building in Bedford. Hastings did nothing to recruit those neighborhood kids, luring them to the district’s Pleasantview Elementary. Then last year the board decided to close Pleasantview, citing all the savings possible, yet knowing they could lose 50 or more students to area schools (at more than $7,000 in state aid per student). Then recently, the superintendent said the district likely will discontinue its Young Fives program for the coming year (again turning away state aid). Thornapple Kellogg Schools announced a couple of weeks ago that it had a waiting list for its Young Fives program through Schools of Choice and will not take any additional applicants. These decisions by the Hastings Board of Education are coming home to roost, after the board has spent down the school’s fund balance on salaries, leaving little for programs and putting the school system in a serious financial predicament. Meijers stores pulled out. Three new car dealers are gone. Pensions are being cut or lost. Hospitalization expenses are going up. Now the Carlton Township board wants to raise taxes more than $1,500 a year for homes on or near Middle or Leach lakes. A $5 million project – plus 3.5 percent interest – you will pay it off in only 20 years. Carlton Township will donate zero dollars to the project the county, will put zero dollars to the project. What is the project? A sewer system with holding tanks and ejector pumps and meters to gauge how much of water each property is putting in the system. That will be $52 a The Hastings Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Bob Houtman, Delton: “I’d much rather see health care provided by the private sector rather than the public sector... decreasing the bureaucracy.” Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Doug Collier, Lake Odessa: “Reform sounds good, but how will it affect seniors? Will it be for everyone or just low-income minorities?” month to the City of Hastings, more or less. We now have septic systems that do the same thing for about $200 every two or three years. If the septic system doesn’t work, fix it. We all have at one time or another. Now is the worst time in the economy for this project. The country is in a recession. Michigan is in a depression. When unemployment reaches 3 or 4 percent, maybe we should consider the project. But at 14.1 percent and going up, no way. Ron Stasch Hastings Mike Dillon, Clarksville: “I’m on the other side of it. It should be left with the private sector.” DCF 1.0 Paul Chesnutt, Middleville: “I would like to see health insurance separated from employers. I would like to see people get tax credits for health insurance and perhaps some matching funds for employers. I would also like to see some catastrophic single-payer insurance so that people wouldn’t lose their homes if a child breaks an arm.” Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 5 What happens when unemployment runs out? IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Hastings school board is arrogant, out of touch To the editor: After reading the Banner report on the special board of education meeting of the Hastings Area School System this past week, I am appalled. With the district fund balance approaching zero, along with the state of Michigan funding being highly uncertain, the superintendent of schools is voted a raise in salary by board members? Pardon me, but aren’t rewards such as raises usually linked to performance? It appears from my vantage point that the performance of Board should not approve raises To the editor: The Hastings School administrators are good, and it’s not that I believe they don’t deserve a raise, but since the school systems had to transfer money’s and lower its reserve funds, the board should not be approving increases. I don’t care if it is only 1 1/2 percent – no raises for anyone until the economy changes for the schools. Has the school thought about more parent volunteering or mentoring? Deb James Hastings this administration over the past several years including this board of education has been seriously lacking. What we have seen during this time is: students and families driven away by the scores, dismissive attitudes toward the public, and two millage issues failing overwhelmingly — results hardly worthy of praise or increased compensation. In good conscience, how can the board justify a raise to any administrator, or for that matter any employee, when programs for the children have been slashed and employees are on layoff? What message is telegraphed by this action to the public at large? It seems to me that arrogance and being out of touch has superseded reality by the leaders of this school district by this latest action. Shame, shame, shame. Folks should take a look at their current property tax statements just arriving in the mail. I would ask them: Are you getting your money’s worth from this leadership clique? Are your children being served well by choices the board has made? Think about that as your write the checks over the next few weeks. Larry Gibson, Charlotte Reader questions board’s decision To the editor: The people who sit on the Charlton Park Board who voted at their meeting to have a special election instead of putting it on with the central dispatch millage must think the county taxpayers have a lot of money to waste during these hard times. It will cost the county $50,000, which is absurd, and they want it for seven years. They haven’t proven to me that anything has changed out there, other than that the “good ol’ boy” system is still in place. It ought to be privatized to get the politics out of it. Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings Editor’s note: Recently enacted election laws allow for four different election windows during a year. The Charlton Park Board election is slated for May 2010, which falls within an election period normally funded by school districts. As such, under the new laws, the county — not the school systems — will be liable for the approximate $50,000 charge to run the elections within that window. However, if the Charlton Park Board elections were not held during May of next year, the school districts would have to pay the approximate $50,000 charge to run elections held then. Whether the elections are funded by the county or the school systems, the amount of taxpayer money used is the same. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Know Your Legislators: to reduce household expenses. When unemployment benefits run out, this will drastically reduce their already diminished income. There will be choices between making mortgage payments and others bills. Will families continue to be able to afford their homes? Could they try to get by on credit card debt until they can no longer afford the minimum payment? Maybe bankruptcy will be the best option for some, forcing the loss of homes to foreclosure. The one income these families have remaining might be too high to meet the low-income requirements of most social service programs. And even if they do qualify for programs, the assistance they receive will be limited. There are many more people, who after the end of the year, will have used up all of their unemployment. All current unemployed residents will have used up their entire benefits. That’s only the first wave of people expending their unemployment. That isn’t the end of the problem; it is just the beginning. Does anyone really think, given the state of Michigan’s economy, that these people will all find jobs in Michigan? Even if some of them do, it will be a fraction, and the jobs they find likely will pay less than the ones they lost. But, at least there will be some income. Unfortunately, families will still need to drastically alter their lifestyles. Our communities need to begin to plan how we will help these people. Statistics are available for every county in the state of Michigan. Wayne County will have more than 25,000 and Oakland County nearly 11,000 people who have exhausted their unemployment benefits by the end of the year. This influx of individuals with no income is disheartening, but it must not stop us from finding solutions to help our neighbors and our communities. At the end of the year in Michigan, we will have nearly 100,000 people of the “former middle-class” with no income. This is the middle-class that we hold so dear and have deemed so important in America. These are people who worked hard, played by the rules, paid their bills, and took care of their families. They will enter into the new low-income (or no-income) category and will have to make and accept changes accordingly. Community Action will be receiving American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds that will be able to help some of these people. We are in the process of setting up a system to help people with a variety of needs once we receive those funds. However, Community Action has limited resources that will only help some of these people. What will happen to the rest? Nancy Macfarlane CEO of Community Action Negotiating power was on one side of the table To the editor: In response to the Banner article, ‘Delton school board, custodians fail to reach agreement,” the custodians would like to clarify for your readers some additional facts that led to the failed negotiations. First of all, the use of the term “negotiations” in this context is misleading to most casual observers for two reasons. One, the board had already voted to “privatize” but gave the custodians and the administration one week to settle. If you had that vote in your “back pocket,” as the administrator’s bargaining team had, and were about to “negotiate,” would be inclined to compromises. In fact, the employer’s demand to save $300,000 through concessions never changed after that board vote. Two, the state law regulating relations between employers and employees in collective bargaining in the public sector prohibits bargaining over the subcontracting of “noninstructional” support staff in Michigan schools. While the administration entered into “negotiations,” it could walk away from the table at any time, or essentially, propose a “take-it-or-leave-it” set of conditions and not be bothered with having to bargain in “good faith,” as the law generally requires. These two conditions are not conducive to real negotiations as most people would envision them, but instead foster a set of negotiations where all the power is on one side of the table. Employees are left to fight it out in public and hope that school board members will step in and demand fairness. In this context, the custodians offered substantial concessions in order to save their jobs and, in fact, on the last day of negotiations, the concessions offered by the custodians totaled $238,754. The administration was demanding $300,000. The custodians pointed out to the administration that when added to the estimated $60,000 cost of unemployment, we were less than $2,000 from their magic number of $300,000. At no time did the administration ever account for the cost of unemployment to the custodian bargaining team. They said they did, but they didn’t. It never appeared on any written documentation provided by the administration, and they were never shy about show- ing how the private firms could “save” money. But the fact is, when the custodians are laid off, as they will be, the school, as a reimbursing employer under the Unemployment Insurance system in Michigan, must pay all of the unemployment costs. So, whether the savings offered was $238,754 or $298,754, the administration was not interested. The wage level offered of $10.70 per hour, to put it into context, when coupled with the administration’s demand that employment be cut from full time (260 days) to 240 days, would result in an annual income that would put it below the 2009 federal poverty guideline for a family of four. And while the union had found and offered a cost-saving health insurance plan, the employees would have had to pay all of the increases into the future on that $10.70 per hour. In addition, they would lose their dental, vision, life and disability insurance and lose two weeks of vacation, in addition to other concessions. Depending on what savings figure you use, the custodians met 79 percent ($238,754) or 99 percent (298,754) of the employer’s demands for concessions. In the school environment, 80 percent to 99 percent is in the A to B grade range. In this instance, it was a failing grade. Unless the state collective bargaining law is changed, school support staff can expect more of the same. Bob Lathrop, business representative IUOE Local 547 (Operating Engineers) 07524484 U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov To the editor: By the end of this year, 99,059 people currently receiving unemployment benefits will have exhausted their unemployment benefit — that’s 99,059 people in Michigan who in all likelihood will have no income. Given that Michigan has the lowest projected job growth in the nation at .01 percent, and the highest unemployment rate in the nation, it is unlikely these people will find employment in Michigan. Who are these people? Our neighbors, our relatives, and our friends. How will they survive? No one knows at this point. There is no comprehensive planning going on to address the issue. How are individuals and families going to deal with the drastic changes taking place in their lives? If the person coming off unemployment is from a single-income household and they have been unable to find a job — a common occurrence in Michigan — they will simply have no income when their benefits run out. Social service programs abide by mandated regulations that require the individual seeking assistance to have enough income to continue to pay his or her mortgage or rent after the needed assistance. Therefore, these people likely will not be eligible for social service programs. They could lose their homes and hard-earned assets. If a household was previously dual-income and suffered a job loss, they already have had Hastings Schools former Superintendent Dick Guenther is turning 85 Do you know Dick Guenther taken from the school year book 1967 Dick Guenther Please come wish A happy occasion for former Superintendent Dick Guenther as he and Assistant Superintendent Lewis Lang watch School Board President Dr. Charles Morrill turn the first shovel of dirt at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Hastings High School Sept 12, 1968 him a Happy Birthday 07254577 Saturday, July 18 from 3-5 pm 1600 Tanner Lake Road in Hastings 77536553 �Page 6 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Playing with Jell-O and deducing climate change by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I hope you played with your food when you were young. Perhaps you experimented at some point with pushing a drinking straw through Jell-O. If you twisted the straw as you removed it from your food, you could sometimes trap a column of gelatin in the straw. You then had the choice of either blowing the Jell-O at a sibling or, if your parents were at the table, gently squeezing the gelatin out of the straw onto your plate with your fingers. Geologists take samples of ancient muck and mire in a way similar to kids playing with Jell-O. We bang pipes down into the soft Earth of lakebeds or peat bogs, pull them up, and push out narrow columns of mud inside. The muck is composed of many, many layers that go back in time. We geologists call this activity “coring,” and although it’s physically tough work, it’s no more complex than jamming straws into Jell-O. The reason geologists make cores of mud is that low spots on the Earth can record the climate of Earth’s past. Evidence geologists get from coring lakebeds and peat bogs has taught us just how frequently both regional and global climate changes. A Scandinavian geologist got the coring and climate story started. His name was Lennart von Post. He lived and worked around 1900, and he was the first geologist to carefully investigate what cores of muck could reveal about past climates. Of all the places geologists can core the Earth, our favorite spot is peat bogs. That’s because peat is the first step in the long geologic process of producing coal, and geologists are Worship Together… 77536474 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - July 12 - One Service. Holy Communion 10:00. Congregation Annual Meeting after 10:00 worship. Noisy Offering for Love. Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Friday 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Monday - 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Cheney Field. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Barry County Christian School. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Josh Hoffman and fiancee host party Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman and his fiancee, Heather Lovell, will host a celebration Saturday, July 18, from 2 p.m. to midnight at their home at 4454 Foxmoor Court in the Fox Glove Estates, off West State Road in Irving Township. They are hosting the event for the volunteers, donors, friends and family who helped build their home. The party will include lots of food, music and an open bar. Anyone planning to attend should RSVP by July 12 by calling 269-795-7492 or 616-822-3574 or via e-mail at heatherlovell18@yahoo.com. “Please join us for a day of celebra tion in our new home as a way for us to ‘thank you’ for all your have given us,” said Lovell. “We hope to see you at the party.” Hoffman has been paralyzed from the chest down since he was shot by a sniper in Iraq in January 2007. His new home has been personally adapted for him. It was built at no cost to him with volunteer labor and materials coordinated by Caledonia American Legion Post 405 and the “Homes for Our Troops” organization, along with numerous community, business and individual donors. Give a memorial that can go on forever This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes inordinately fond of all fossil fuels. So, it was quite natural that von Post started coring the ancient remains of plants and mud layers that make up the peat of southern Sweden. Little fragments of twigs and leaves can be preserved in peat, and if you can identify the species of plant that produced such material, you have your first clue about past climate in a region. von Post went to work identifying such bits of old plants, but he also had the wit to look at the ancient mire through a microscope. What he discovered was that he could identify ancient pollen in the layers of peat he was cataloging. Pollen is surprisingly sturdy stuff. It will remain intact for literally thousands of years, lying in a layer of muck, waiting for a geologist to come along, core it, and identify the plant that produced it. If you have allergies, you know pollen is blown around on the slightest breeze. That’s the basic fact that makes pollen much better than twigs or leaves for telling us past climate. Pollen reflects all the plants in an entire region. If you know the identity of the whole range of plants in a region, you know pretty well what the climate must have been like, both in terms of temperature and precipitation (think of gardening “zones”), and once you’ve described the pollen from a core, you can make a carbon-14 date of a twig and assign a specific age to the climate you’ve been able to deduce. Ancient pollen makes it crystal clear that climate varied again and again over whole regions on Earth. Just for example, in northern Europe where von Post first worked, there have been 10 major climate intervals in the past 15,000 thousand years. Each of these shifts was substantial. The warmest era – when oak forests covered the lowland of Sweden – was what we geologists call “the optimum,” the balmy times of about 6,000 to 8,000 years ago. That era was much warmer than today. Some of the great shifts in climate were global in scope, some were only regional. And just to give us all nightmares, some of the biggest shifts in temperature occurred in just 20 years or so – well within a single human lifetime. Studying past climates demands strength in the field, patience in the lab, strong eyes for microscope work – and plenty of courage, too. The simple but brutal fact is that major and minor climate change is woven into the fabric of the Earth itself. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Area Obituaries Linda Nickerson Mast HASTINGS - Linda L. Nickerson Mast, age 70, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2009 at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born February 13, 1939 in Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents: Kenneth and Kathryn Nickerson, a sister: Suzanne Nickerson and a brother: Charles Nickerson. She is survived by a son: Jeffrey (Lezli Henrichs) Mast, a daughter: Jennie (Martyn) Olsen, grandchildren: Tyler and Erin Allerding, Jason and Joel Mast, and Merlyn and Madelynn Olsen, brothers; Allen (June) Nickerson and William (Linda) Nickerson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Linda loved to read and travel and made many road trips with her travel buddy Joyce Ogata. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving and caring woman who loved to laugh and spend time with her family. The family will receive friends Friday 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Bible Church, 12711 S. M-43 Highway, Delton, Pastor Larry Saunders officiating. Memorial contributions to Delton District Library or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view or sign Linda's online guest book. Patricia A. Porteous UPPER LAKE, CA - Patricia A. Porteous (Stager), age 77, of Upper Lake, Ca, passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2009. She was born January 9, 1932 in Middleville and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg School in 1950. Patricia was predeceased by her daughter Lisa, her parents Walter and Kathryn Stager and sister Kathleen Franks. Surviving are a son Jay Porteous of Middleville; two daughters, Lori Crews (husband Douglas Burt) of Olympia, Wash. and Jennifer Irwin of Upper Lake, Ca.; four grandchildren that she dearly loved, Lisa and Katie Irwin and Arthur and Danny Crews; brother, Richard Stager (Jean) of Middleville; sisters, Ann Bolton (Frank) of Hastings and Jean Dusseau (John) of Louisville, Ky; several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Patricia worked at FlexFab in Hastings and after retiring moved to Upper Lake, Ca. to be near her daughters and grandchildren. She lived in the mountains and had beautiful flowers, roses her specialty. She loved her family and good friends and will be very much missed. A memorial will be held at a later date in Middleville. Bill Mullins Sally (Markham) Anson DELTON - Sally (Markham) Anson, of Delton, passed away July 4, 2009 at her residence with her family at her side. Sally was born May 13, 1958 in Gaylord, the daughter of Harry and Audrey (Ward) Markham. Sally was raised in Essexville. While attending community college Sally worked at Jack's Fruit Market in Bay City. Sally was a graduate of Northern Michigan University with a degree in Natural Resource Management and was a fisheries technician for the State of Michigan, retiring in June of 2006. Sally enjoyed all things outdoors, including; bird watching and feeding, flower, vegetable and herb gardening, and cross country skiing. An avid reader, especially adventure novels. Sally also attended Hickory Corners Bible Church. On December 9, 2005, Sally married Dan Anson who survives. She is also survived by stepchildren: Randy (Kristie) Anson of Marion, IL, Michelle (Travis) Homister of Delton, and Sara (Gary) White of Delton, a brother: Douglas (Cheryl) Markham of Grand Blanc, sisters: Jill (Jim) Mead of Freemont and Patricia Markham of Essexville, grandchildren; Brianna, Taylor, Nicholas and Zachary Anson, Lane and Lucas Homister, and Samantha and Lindsey White, nieces and nephews: Amanda, Rebecca, and Aaron Mead, and Nichole Markham and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Hickory Corners Bible Church, 13720 Kellogg School Road, Hickory Corners, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to Paws with a Cause or Hickory Corners Bible Church will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral. com to view or sign Sally's guest book online. HASTINGS - Bill Mullins, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 peacefully at home. Bill was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Michigan in 1955. Bill served his country in the United States Army from 1949 to 1954. He earned a degree from the National Radio Institute in 1958, working as a repair technician for many years which he loved doing. He also worked for Grand Trunk Railroad , working on steam engines. Bill also worked for Hastings Manufacturing and retired after 26 years of service. Bill is survived by his children, Renee Patton, Ken (Theresa) Mullins, Dennis Mullins, Scott (Sandy) Mullins; six grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Arthra (Coda) Mullins, four brothers and one sister. Memorial contributions can be made to Home For Our Troops, www.homeforourtroops.org <http://www.homeforourtroops.org> or 866 7 - troops. Burial with full military honors were held Wednesday July 8, 2009 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). MICHIGAN’S MASSIVE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE I MARKET I SUN, JULY 12 NEW HOURS 8am3:30pm • CENTERVILLE, MI • FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) I BOOTHS AVAILABLE I ZURKO • 715-526-9769 www.zurkopromotions.com N COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL E W I BUY • SELL • TRADE I �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 7 Marriage Licenses Steven Eric Brown, Middleville and Deborah Ann Frank, Middleville. Eugene Peter Geissel, Plainwell and Kate Elizabeth Tomlin, Plainwell. Jordan Michael Lee, Middleville and Emily Jane Porter, Middleville. Richard Andrew Packer Jr., Hastings and Doreen Jean Packer, Hastings. Dennis Eugene Secord, Hastings and Joan Ann Herbst, Hastings. Dale Arthur Slagter, Middleville and Kathleen Sue Stevenson, Middleville. Jack Carl James Taylor, Nashville and Shilo Jeanne Dennis, Nashville. Newborn Babies GIRL, Lydia Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2009 at 9:41 p.m. to Devin and Theresa Slagel of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Harvey Milo, born at Pennock Hospital on June 24, 2009 at 2:59 p.m. to Heather and Jeffery Granger of Charlotte. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Leland Scott, born at Pennock Hospital on June 24, 2009 at 9:59 p.m. to Rachel Sears of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Deckers to celebrate golden wedding anniversary June and Larry Decker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2009. They were married at June’s parents’ home on Maple Street in Nashville. Their children are Scott and Teresa Decker, and Lori and Phares Courtney of Nashville. They have six grandchildren, Ray (Erin) Decker and Angie (Byron) Rettinger, Stephie and Trenton Courtney. They also have four great-grandchildren, Cole, Alicia and Mackenzie Decker, and Matthew Rettinger. Please send them a card of congratulations to: 1640 Price Rd., Nashville, MI 49073. RESIGNATIONS, continued from page 1 where they said that they were unhappy,” he said. “... I admire them, and I appreciate their efforts.” According to Owens, Deb Newhouse, Julie Stoneburner — who she said is a cousin by marriage to the supervisor — and Colleen Dixon are now the treasurer, deputy treasurer and deputy clerk, respectively. As one of the recent additions to the township, Newhouse said her background will be an asset to the local government. She said she previously spent nearly 20 years working in various capacities for Comerica Bank and National City Bank. “I just want to really help this community,” said Newhouse. GIRL, Anna Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. to Jessica and Dustin Martin of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brennen Jay, born at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2009 at 11:32 p.m. to Bryan and Heather Main of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Show begins Friday The 38th annual Gas and Steam Engine Show will be held at Historic Charlton Park July 10, 11 and 12. Visitors will see the history of engines in the making, from steamboats to tractor parades to a working sawmill and more. An open class horse pull will be held Friday, July 10, at 6 p.m. with the Michigan Horse Pulling Boat. Demonstrations will include shingle making, threshing, hay baling and the operation of an 1890 Corley Sawmill. Guests can enjoy Westinghouse steamed corn, strolling the historic village, riding in a steamboat and even a spark show the evening of July 10. More tractors and steamers are expected this year than ever before, said park director Keith Ferris. Show hours are Friday July 10, from noon until dusk; Saturday, July 11, from 8 a.m. to dusk; and Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to this event for Friday and Saturday is $5 for adults each day, $3 for children. Sunday the charge is and $3 for everyone. New this year is a special two-day pass for Friday and Saturday at $8 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 12 years. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville on Charlton Park Road just off M-79. For more information, call 269-945- All sorts of antique machinery will be on display and on parade at the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 3775, visit www.charltonpark.org, or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. Memorial service next week to commemorate 100th anniversary of CK&S train wreck Wednesday, July 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw (CK&S) train wreck, which happened south of Hastings in the former community of Shultz. The public is invited to attend a memorial service at the crash site, 4317 Tillotson Lake Rd., at 3 p.m. next Wednesday. A prayer and benediction will be given by Pastor Jeff Worden at the service. Mike Madill will sing a song he wrote, entitled "Train Wreck of 1909.” Mark Hewitt will read the 1909 Hastings Banner article about the crash. According to the July 21, 1909 Banner article, two people were killed and 16 were injured in the 3 p.m. train crash, caused when the northbound passenger train collided with a southbound freight train “due to a misunderstanding of orders.” The accident was called the “first disastrous wreck in Barry County. “That so many of the passengers should have escaped death is regarded by many as nothing short of a miracle,” the Banner reported. Healthy Youth, Healthy Seniors Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands Fund proposals sought throughout the Barry County area. The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation will be accepting grants for the Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund. The advisory committee will give consideration to programs that are geared toward tobacco control, cessation or tobacco prevention for youths, seniors and workplaces. Grants will be accepted at the foundation office on or before Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. The committee will then review the requests and make a recommendation to the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors at its September meeting. The board will review the committee’s recommendation, and the applicants will be informed and checks will be issued at the beginning of October. Previously, the Barry Eaton District Health Department and Barry County Substance Abuse have been the two organizations that have been awarded grants. The health depart- ment has sponsored a program toward the promotion of smoking cessation among seniors and others in Barry County through the use of Zyban or nicotine patches along with professional counseling. Barry County Substance Abuse has put together the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition and started a Youth Education Project and the Teens Against Tobacco Use. These programs were funded by the Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund with tobacco settlement money. BCF continues to look for organizations with innovative, proactive grants for tobacco cessation and prevention. Grant applications may be obtained on the BCF Web site at www.barrycf.org or by calling the community foundation office at 269- 945-0526. LAST CHANCE - FALL SIGNUPS FOR HYAA Football and Cheerleading Grades: 3rd - 8th (grades for the fall of 2009) NEW THIS YEAR FLAG FOOTBALL Grades: Kindergarten - 2nd (grades for the fall of 2009) Sportsbroker will be on site for any equipment you need for the fall When: Where: Time: *Cost at signup: Saturday, July 11, 2009 Behind the Hastings Middle School 10:00 am - Noon $35 for flag football $55 for Football & Cheerleading *$140 cap per family. Scholarships available by need. Save time and visit our website to print your sign up forms… www.hyaafootball.com Any questions please contact Val Slaughter at 269-420-1406 or Connie Williams at 269-953-0505 07524320 School Supplies Baby Care backpacks pencils notebooks folders pens crayons colored markers colored pencils pencil box scissors glue sticks Personal Care deodorant feminine products toothbrush toothpaste dental floss mouth wash shave cream razors bar soap shampoo/conditioner vitamins band-aids lotion hairbrush/combs diapers wipes lotions shampoo pull-ups Q-tips cotton balls Household Care toilet paper hand soap dish soap kleenex cleaning products paper towels tin foil napkins paper plates paper cups storage/sandwich bags garbage bags Laundry Care laundry detergent dryer sheets bleach fabric softener stain remover Items will be divided and distributed by the Fresh Food Initiative and Food Pantries throughout Barry County. School supplies will be distributed by the Barry County United Way backpack program. 77536559 Trapped in a mortgage you can’t get out of? In foreclosure? Heading to foreclosure? Need to sell your home, but owe more than what it is worth? THERE ARE NO-COST GOVERNMENT-BACKED ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO YOU. Call today to get the facts: 269-838-3838 Get out from underneath your mortgage while keeping your credit intact. 07756520 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter We kept on along the banks of the river exploring the flooded places, climbing over drift-wood and wading through the marshy lowlands looking for the missing bodies. The train was making faster time than we were, as it was moving in a straight course while we were following the winding river. As we neared a sharp bend in the river, we saw some moving objects that we took to be deer or elk along the border of a small piece of timber about a half mile away. They were coming toward us and evidently had no idea there was danger, for the wind was blowing from their direction so that they did not scent us. We watched them from a hiding place in a small bunch of willows and soon made out that they were elk and that there were 10 of them. When within about 80 rods of us they stopped and looked back but finally started on a trot directly toward us. We agreed that Uncle Billy should aim at the leader and that I should try for the next one. As they trotted into the marshy bayou, we fired, immediately dropping into the bushes and re-loading our rifles. When we rose out of the bushes, there stood the rest of the herd, looking to see what had happened and we got another good shot before “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” they made off. We found that we had killed three of the herd and had just started to dress them when three horsemen rode up who had sighted the herd and had shot and wounded the leader. They were members of the party who were searching for the missing bodies and since their camp was nearer than ours, we offered them half the elk meat if they would get a wagon to take it to camp. It seemed that they had already sent in for a wagon to take back a body which they had found in the water near the bayou, and when this came up, we loaded the fresh elk meat in on green willow brush with which we filled the bottom. It was now nearly dark, and we were about to make for camp when we saw a herd of six elk a short distance away making for the river. Uncle Billy started along the river bank to head them off but since it was so late and as we already had a considerable load, I did not go with him. However, the temptation of getting another shot was too much for my good resolution to kill no more that day, for when we neared a bend in the river where I saw I could get a chance of a good shot, I dropped into the bushes and waited. A moment later, I heard Uncle Billy’s rifle ring out, and a few minutes after that took a close shot at the rest of the herd, killing one of the largest ones. This made us five elk for our afternoon’s hunt, since Uncle Billy’s last shot had killed one. It was long after dark when we arrived at camp with our five dead elk and the body we had found in the river. Our train camped that night within a short distance of the party that had met with such a sad loss of men, and we learned that nearly all of the men drowned were Mormons who were on their way to Salt Lake. The survivors told us that they had decided to stay in their present camping place for several days in the hope of finding the remaining bodies. The next morning we bade the Mormon train good-bye, after they had thanked us for the help we had given them. (To be continued) THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision • Auto Repair • Service • Lube, Oil & Filter Up to 5 Qts. of Oil • Includes Tire Rotation • Visual Brake Inspection $29.00 • Laser Wheel Alignment from $39.00 • Air Conditioning Body • Frame • Mechanical • Includes Performance Test • Evac. & Recharge ” $ $ E “SAV • Leak Check from $49.00 + materials • Brakes • Frt or Rear from $49.00 + parts By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77536493 Satisfaction Guaranteed! How do mutual funds compensate investors? As you probably know, a mutual fund may contain many different types of investments, such as stocks, bonds and government securities. But as an investor, you need to pay attention not only to what goes into your mutual fund, but also what comes out of it — namely, the three ways in which a fund can compensate you. Let’s take a look at these three avenues: • Dividends and interest — A mutual fund earns income from dividends on stocks and interest on bonds. The fund pays out nearly all the income it receives over the year, in the form of a distribution, to you and the other fund owners. Usually, you have the choice of taking the distribution check or reinvesting the earnings to purchase more shares. If you don’t actually need the income to boost your cash flow, you’ll certainly want to consider the reinvestment option, because it’s an easy and cost-efficient way of building your share ownership. Keep in mind, though, that whether you take the distribution as a check or reinvest it, you will still owe income tax on the dividends. • Capital gains distributions — You will receive your share of any net profits the fund makes from selling investments. Mutual funds usually make these capital gains distributions annually or semi-annually. You can choose to automatically reinvest these distributions back into your fund, thereby purchas- Bernard ice cream social canceled The Bernard Historical Society has canceled its 2009 Ice Cream Social that had been scheduled for this month to benefit the Bernard Museum in Delton. “Due to circumstances beyond our control the Ice Cream Social has been canceled,” said Society President Margery Martin. JACK WAGGINS IS MISSING! At 8:00 a.m., July 6th, our dear Jack Russell Terrier came up missing. Whether he was lured down a “den hole” or scooped up on the road by a helpful neighbor we don’t know. He disappeared near the corner of HEAD ROAD and GUERNSEY LAKE ROAD, JUST OUTSIDE OF CLOVERDALE. He is typical JRT of the short variety. He is a smooth coat, mostly white with brown ears and a brown spot or two. His head is a bit too big and his tail is too short, but we think he is beautiful? UTD on all vaccinations and micro chipped for identification, but had no collar. Dr. Seidl is his Vet. We adopted him from JRT Rescue 5 years ago and this was to be his “forever home.” His “Dad” and constant companion was hurt on the farm a month ago and is now at rehab learning to walk again. Jack has been going to see his “Dad” at Rehab and they miss each other VERY MUCH. Needless to say, it will not be the same when his best buddy comes home on Friday and there is no Jack Waggins to snuggle. So-o-o-o-o-o-o, if you see or hear of Jack Waggins, please call... 269-623-8630 or 269-838-7459. REWARD? You Bet! 77536547 ing more shares. Even if you reinvest the proceeds, you’ll incur taxes, but as long as the gains are long-term, you’ll only have to pay the capital gains rate, which will likely be 15 percent for you. • Increased share value — Generally speaking, you invest in a mutual fund because you are hoping its price will rise over time. When its price per share — its net asset value — does rise, you can sell your shares for a profit. As long as you’ve held them for more than a year, you’ll just pay the capital gains rate, rather than your normal income tax rate. Of course, there are no guarantees when it comes to earning a profit from mutual funds; some funds decline in value and never recover. So, when choosing a mutual fund, you’ll need to carefully evaluate a number of factors, including these: What are the fund’s overall objectives? Has its management team been in place long? Does it have a good track record? While past performance can’t guarantee future results, you can get a sense of how a fund has done in different economic environments by looking at its history over five or ten years. To sum up: You’ll need discipline and patience when investing in mutual funds. You’ll need the discipline to continually reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions so that you can accumulate more and more shares. And you’ll need patience to wait for an increase in share value, which is not guaranteed, and which, in any case, may take years to develop. But if you have this patience and discipline, you may find that mutual funds can help you make progress toward your financial goals. So, look for quality funds that are appropriate for your situation and risk tolerance. Your search may well be worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Mutual funds are offered and sold by prospectus. You should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Your Edward Jones financial advisor can provide a prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $39,525. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, within the Township, on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. 77536557 77536487 77536480 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-517 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 9 Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Fair is in full swing this week. The festivities began yesterday, with the parade at 6 p.m. followed by the reception at the Morris Building on the fairgrounds for Grand Marshal Laurel Garlinger, longtime chairman of ticket sales and other duties officers of the fair since its inception. Judging of canned goods, sewing, photography, baked goods, woodworking, knitting and youth exhibits will take place today, Thursday. Grandstand attractions including pony pull at noon and lightweight horse pulling at 7 p.m. On Friday the NBHA speed show begins at 7 p.m. with a scramble at 7:30. Saturday will have bike races and lawnmower races. Sunday brings the demolition derby and fireworks. Another fair attraction on Friday night is Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, starting at 6 p.m., cattle, horse and sheep judging takes place in the forenoons early in the fair. Volleyball games are a growing attraction. With Art in the Park falling this year on July 4, Independence Day, the town was a busy place. A shuttle service ran from the official parking lots to the park. Musical entertainment was provided in the morning and dancers in the afternoon. This year, for the first time, all the food vendors were grouped in the southwest corner of the park with signs indicating “food court.” The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a chicken dinner about closing time for the exhibits. This was followed by a band at the beach pavilion playing from 8 until 10 p.m. By then, the lakeshore was filled with spectators who came to hear the music and also to see the fireworks. Many of the fireworks were shot off from pontoon boats and on the shore across the east end of the lake. Several of the neighbors also were shooting off colorful flares. This year, the Downtown Development Authority had a booth selling shirts and visors advertising the village. The Arts Commission sold popcorn and carmel corn. On Friday this week, the Alethians of Central United Methodist Church will hold their 54th annual chicken barbecue with High’s Barbecue Service doing the actual grilling of the birds. Serving is done indoors and takeout meals are available. They often go out in big boxes or tall grocery bags with multiple dinners per order. Tickets are available at the church office, at Walker Pharmacy and from any Alethian member. The Tri-River Museum Group is holding its annual summer luncheon Tuesday, July 14, at Belding. Call 616-374-8420 for tickets or contact Delores Dipp at Freeport. There will be a tour of the Belrocton Museum, the lunch and program on canes and nutcrackers. The Ionia Free Fair starts next week on July 16 and it runs through July 26. The Sunfield United Brethren Church hosted a program sponsored by Sons of Union Veterans of Sunfield. The event was well attended with more than 80 present. The “boys in blue” were busy setting up extra chairs. The speaker from Lansing was very well versed in her subject, Elijah Myers, architect of the Michigan State Capitol. Myers went on to design many county courthouses and also the capitol buildings of several other states. The structure nearest to us other than Lansing is the Congregational Church in Greenville. On Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, Mary Jenks of Grand Ledge was the guest soloist. She then was hostess at the coffee hour following the worship service with a surprise birthday observance for her mother, Patricia Fisher, retired Lakewood educator. The table had a decorated cake and many varieties of fruit and crackers. Several neighbors and friends of Pat’s dropped in to greet her. The guest pastor that day was the Rev. Shelly Wisdom-Long of Kalamazoo, who was substituting for the resident pastor, Rev. Eric Beck who was on vacation. Work is progressing on the street and sewer project for Pineview Drive, Lakeview Drive and Sixth Avenue, taking place one street at a time so the residents can get in and out. Rows of mailboxes are set up at a central point so the mail carrier need not risk life and limb and a mailbag with all the digging. APEC recently installed new panels of siding on the entire office section of its manufacturing plant on Fourth Avenue and Tupper Lake Street. Library announces weekly schedule of events Thursday, July 9 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 10 — Friends sidewalk days used book sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ’tweens carnival and bake sale, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11 — friends sidewalk days used book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire destroys barn in Prairieville Township One barn was destroyed in what has been reported as a “stubborn” fire that started at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, and continued burning until about 9 a.m. Monday, July 6, on South Parker Road in Prairieville Township. The property is owned by Vander Dussen Properties LLC and is commonly known as the former Don and Reva Aukerman dairy farm. Ten area fire departments responded to the blaze, said owner John Vander Dussen. “I was pretty impressed with all the volunteers,” he said. The cause of the fire is unknown, but Vander Dussen said a fire investigator was expected Wednesday afternoon to examine the scene. The size of barn was approximately 84- by 110-feet. Lost in the blaze were hay and some equipment. There were no injuries. “It could have been way worse,” he said. The Aukermans lease a residence on the property, and Reva said last weekend’s fire was like re-living a fire that destroyed a barn 24 years ago when she and her husband owned the property. “It was very scary,” she said, noting that she and her husband left their home Sunday night in case the fire spread. The Aukermans’ son Rodney called 911 Sunday night to report the fire after his sons said they smelled smoke. When Rodney investigated, he saw the barn fully engulfed. Vander Dussen also noted that a milk truck driver said he was westbound around 11 p.m. before the fire started, but after making his rounds and driving eastbound, he also saw that the barn was fully engulfed. The barn was the one the Aukermans had built after an electrical fire destroyed a previous barn and its contents in July 1985. At that time, the barn had contained about 10,000 small bales of hay and 17 head of cattle. BPH (Barry, Prairieville and Hope townships) Fire Chief Gene Muskovin did not respond to messages seeking information about the fire. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to make improvements to the foundation, add any drains that may be necessary, patch and resurface Channel Drive and the portion of Ford’s Point Road westerly thereof, and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows (described by tax parcel numbers): 12-170-001-00 12-170-004-00 12-180-022-00 12-180-026-00 12-180-031-00 12-180-036-00 12-180-041-00 12-180-046-00 12-180-019-00 12-170-002-00 12-170-005-00 12-180-023-00 12-180-027-00 12-180-032-00 12-180-037-00 12-180-042-00 12-180-047-00 12-005-006-05 12-170-002-10 12-170-008-00 12-180-023-10 12-180-028-00 12-180-033-00 12-180-038-00 12-180-043-00 12-180-048-00 12-005-006-00 12-170-002-20 12-180-020-00 12-180-024-00 12-180-029-00 12-180-034-00 12-180-039-00 12-180-044-00 12-180-049-00 12-170-003-00 12-180-021-00 12-180-025-00 12-180-030-00 12-180-035-00 12-180-040-00 12-180-045-00 12-180-018-00 See diagram below Tuesday, July 14 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m.; teen creative writers, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; teen advisory board meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 — summer reading program with Dr. Bird Brain, 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information. • NOTICE • The County of Barry is accepting bids for Carpet Replacement at the Barry County Courts and Law building, MSU Extension offices. The closing date for the bid is July 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1293 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Need, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 07524024 PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry & Ionia County Treasurers will be offering tax reverted real estate at public Auction on July 21, 2009. The Auction will be held at Barry County Courts and Law Building; Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $35,685.00, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the afore-described Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Registration at 11:00am, Auction at 12:00pm Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are available at your local County Treasurers Office. 77535426 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE No Primary Election August 4, 2009 Notice is hereby given that due to the lack of multiple candidates, no primary election will be necessary on August 4, 2009 for City offices (members of City Council and the Board of Review). All candidates who filed valid petitions will be placed on the November 3, 2009 general election ballot. Any questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 or at 269.945.2468. 77534904 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on July 16, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 77536132 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Richard B. Messer: a businessman and philanthropist Richard B, Messer established the Richard B. Messer Trust, which has benefited benefit needy children under the age of 18 in Barry County since it was established at the time of his death in December 1926. The Hastings Banner “Centennial Edition,” published May 3, 1956, reported, “always a man of sound business practices,” Messer and his brother, Chester, and Dan W. Reynolds had prospered in the agricultural implement business. In 1890, Messer, “came out of retirement,” and he, his brother and Reynolds purchased control of Hastings City Bank. When a local company, the Michigan Wool Boot and Shoe Company could not repay the bank’s loan, the directors of the bank invested their personal funds in a new company, the Hastings Wool Boot Company, which took over the assets of the defunct company and, “thus saved the bank from a serious loss of money and a loss of local reputation and prestige.” The article goes on to say, “The Messer brothers had put themselves on Easy Street financially by hard work, excellent judgment, sound business ability and business integrity, and had amassed what was then considered a fortune. “Due to the seasonal nature of the trade, the felt boot business was not like other lines in terms given to wholesalers. They were shipped in the spring, summer and early fall, and paid for in December. A lot of money was tied up in felt boots by the manufacturer before it got cash returns from the jobbers. “None of the company directors knew anything whatever about manufacturing. ‘It would have been easy for the company to have been wrecked on the financial rocks. That would have been its fate had it not been for Richard Messer.’ He proposed, ‘a substantially correct inventory taken in this factory on the first day of every month.’ For the first three months, the inventory procedure showed problems to be corrected. Thereafter, the company showed a profit. “In 1892-1893, Richard Messer visited wholesale dealers as company salesman. He became known from coast to coast among the rubber felt boot jobbers and won many fine personal friends in the trade. “By 1898, the Hastings Wool Boot Company had become the leading felt boot factory in the country. ‘Our larger production, and especially the splendid salesmanship of Richard Messer, were responsible for our suc- Richard B. Messer cess.’ In that same year, a genius named Flint planned a ‘rubber trust,’ which was called the United States Rubber Company, to control the entire footwear industry, the wool boot as Henney’s House of Gifts Unique Gifts & Collectibles Come Check Out Our New Items SCHOOLS OF CHOICE ... AND NEW HOURS MON. & TUES. 10-8 • WED. - FRIDAY 10-5 • SAT. 10-3 BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS NEW CRAFTERS WANTED NO LAY- 1117 W. Green Street (Across from Dairy Queen), Hastings AWAYS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. 07524762 WE'LL SELL YOUR PRODUCT FOR YOU! NO COMMISSION Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. 269-945-5660 PLEASE Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. New Store Hours: Mon. & Tue., 10-8 • Wed. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-3 Send written requests to: ® The Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 07523870 Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, July 9 - Wednesday, July 15 077536490 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 Open Swim Tuesday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim No 6:00-9:00 pm open swim on Thursday due to a Hastings Swim Club Meet Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: 77528605 Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 -10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am-12:30 pm for families; 12:30-3:00 pm for students NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MAP CHANGE TO THE MASTER PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street, in Hastings, Michigan. The following is an amendment to change the map in the Master Plan of 2005 for Rutland Charter Township to designate a PIUSA - Primary Initial Urban Services Area, which extends from the Hastings City limits to the junction of M-37 & M-43 Highways (see map). well as the rubber footwear trade. “The ‘trust’ aroused the ire of retail dealers, leather footwear and rubber footwear jobbers. It became evident in 1905 from the prices which the trust made on combinations of felt boots and rubbers that the trust planned to force the Hastings Wool Boot Company out of business and to sell its plant at very low prices. Mr. Messer went to the trust people who would not even offer a third of the value of the Hastings company. “However, Richard Messer was a strategist. Mr. Messer knew the trust had unsuccessfully fought against the Mishawaka ‘Ball Band’ company, and as a result, the trust had lost considerable money in that battle for several years. From friends in the footwear industry, he obtained letters that they would buy from the Hastings company and give needed assistance in financing a rubber footwear factory. He arranged to have this offer imparted to the trust. Soon he was asked to return to trust headquarters. Mr. Messer met the trust executive for the second time. The trust executive offered apologies for the earlier ‘misinterpretations’ of their meetings. Mr. Messer stated that the Hastings company realized it was whipped because the trust could fix prices to force it to quit, and the alternatives were to sell to the trust or build and operate a rubber plant. His preference, he said, was not to start another business; however, he had been assured of financial aid and sales patronage of friends in the jobbing trade in launching a rubber plant. On the other hand, he said, because of the advancing years of himself and his brother, if they could get a fair price, they would rather sell than embark on the manufacture of rubber footwear. “The trust executive remembered well the heavy losses the trust had sustained in fighting the Mishawaka company. He did not wish to have another experience of that kind. He suggested a price for the Hastings plant, which Richard Messer was glad to accept and which was more than the trust had expected to pay. “Because of Richard Messer’s insight and persistence,” the International Seal and Lock Company (later the Tyden Seal Company) was established Hastings in 1897. Emil Tyden, the inventor of the seal, had never heard of Hastings and had no plan to build a factory in Barry County until he met Messer in Colorado. (The International Seal and Lock Company is responsible for bringing the Consolidated Press and Tool Company (which later became E. W. Bliss) the Viking Corporation and Hastings Manufacturing into Hastings.) According to the 1956 centennial edition, “It happened this way: Mr. Messer was the salesman of Hastings Wool Boot Company. He did no traveling in the summertime, for jobbers were not in the mood at that season to discuss felt boots. So in late summer ... he went to Colorado on a vacation trip. He stopped in Denver to see an old friend, Barney McCaffrey. Emil Tyden also knew Barney and was in Colorado for an outing in the mountains. In McCaffrey’s office, Emil Tyden and Richard Messer first met. That was the beginning of a warm personal friendship which grew with the passing years. On their trip into the mountains, Mr. Messer explained how he started his business career by selling agricultural implements, that he engaged in banking and manufacturing, with his main job as salesman. Mr. Tyden told how he left his native Sweden when but 17 years of age, worked in factories in Chicago, entered a business and lately located people on farm lands along the Union Pacific Railroad. “Mr. Tyden said that he was contemplating a change. He showed Mr. Messer a few handmade, self-locking metal seals on which he had secured patent coverage. The frieght-car seals then used by railroads to secure the cars against improper entry were deficient in design, operation and security. Richard Messer was not a mechanic, but he quickly discerned the merits of the Tyden car seal. Richard Messer formed a fixed purpose to have that seal manufactured in Hastings and to be himself financially interested in its manufacture. ‘When he had an idea like that, he was about as persistent and tenacious a person as you will ever meet.’ “Mr. Messer’s suggestion to Mr. Tyden that he locate a factory in Hastings to make his car seals did not at that time strongly appeal to Emil Tyden. He had discussed with a big corporation in Chicago having it make the seals and sell them on a royalty basis. He expected to conclude definite arrangements with the company in his return to Chicago, and told Mr. Messer so. “Richard Messer curtailed his vacation and accompanied Mr. Tyden on the train from Denver to Chicago. He argued for making the seal in a factory devoted to making that one article and ‘making real money’ rather than a small percentage of the profit. He agreed to raise money for capital stock and knew of an empty factory building for very little cash. He persuaded Mr. Tyden to come to Hastings, to see the town, see the vacant factory building and then make a decision. “While Mr. Tyden liked the Messer brothers and others he met, he understood better than they that it was no easy job to build automatic machines to make Tyden car seals. When asked what terms he would locate a factory here, he gave Richard Messer terms which were intended to be stiff. “Mr. Tyden left Hastings on the eight o’clock train that night for Grand Rapids, to be informed of Richard Messer’s decision the next day. On reaching home, he found a wire accepting the terms and a little later a letter and check to bind the bargain. “That was a big day for Hastings. The corporation was formed, Richard Messer took 40 percent of the stock and was named vice president.” [Ed: Quotes within the article printed in 1956 lacked attribution. They are indicated with a single quotation mark, but the source is unknown.] Country Chapel hosting Free For All Give a memorial that Country Chapel United Methodist Church will host its annual Free For All Saturday, July 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. Join in the games, eats and entertainment. Children should bring a towel and bathing suit. Entertainment will include “Under the Influence” and “Blue Country Line.” Other entertainment to be announced. Organizers will have several games for children including a water slide and bouncer. The menu will include roast pork, macaroni salad, potato salad, veggie tray, chips, cakes and pies. Bikers are welcome. The church is at 9275 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling. For more information, call 269-721-8077 or look online at www.countrychapelumc.org. can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Zoning Board of Appeals on August 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Cynthia Fenton, 10882 South Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080 for a variance approval from the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in Section 6.1 C., Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at the above address, Lot 6 of Supervisor’s Plat of Ford’s Point (Parcel #08-12180-006), and is within the “R-2,” Single Family and two Family, Medium Density, Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St, Hastings, Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone set forth below. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1284. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-623-2664 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77536030 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. 77536477 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 11 Hastings Planning Commission holds public hearings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Planning Commission held three public hearings during its regular meeting Monday night. Only one of the hearings garnered a question or comment from the public, and all three were forwarded to the Hastings City Council for approval. The first public hearing was on a proposed amendment to the Joint Land Use Plan to add Carlton Township to the planning process and modify the boundaries of Leach and Middle lakes’ limited service district to more accurately reflect the area to be served under the septic tank effluent pump (STEP) sanitary system proposed by Hastings and Carlton townships. There were no questions or comments. The hearing was closed and the commission unanimously approved a motion to send the proposed amendment on to the Hastings City Council for consideration. The second hearing regarded an ordinance to create an R1-A zoning district, which is a component of the joint joining effort with the townships. The creation of the district would entail the eventual rezoning of property currently within some current R-S (rural suburban) and R-R (rural residential) zoning districts to the R1-A zoning district, which would allow denser residential development of those parcels. Hastings resident Dorotha Cooper asked the commission to define what constitutes an R1-A district. Hastings City Planner John Hart said that the R1-A district would be much like the R-S and R-R districts, but without the open space requirements which would allow a higher density of residential development. He noted that like R-S and R-R zones, it would be pri- marily single-family residences, with some uses such as adult and child day care, and foster care for fewer than six clients. Special uses permitted would include churches, synagogues, hospitals, parks, public or private golf courses, bed and breakfast establishments, and crisis shelter homes. The commission voted unanimously to pass the proposed change on to the city council for approval. However, after the vote, Commissioner James Wiswell who was tardy and did not cast his vote questioned the uses permitted. “I want to make sure that don’t allow what we did on Green Street. I’m not sure I can support these uses in this zone,” he said, referring to the commission and city council’s decision to allow Alpha Women’s Center to move its operations to a house located at the corner of Cass and West Green streets. “I’m in favor of the new district but not some of the uses. You’re killing development — killing it.” The third public hearing regarded an ordinance to amend sections of the code regulation signage in the B-1 and B-2 business zoning districts. There were no public questions of comments; however, the commission discussed a paragraph regarding changes to non-conforming signs. At the suggestion of Commissioner David Hatfield, the commission unanimously approved a motion to change the wording from, “Non-conforming signs may not be expanded, enlarged, extended, replaced or changed to another non-conforming signs,” to, “Non-conforming signs may be changed so long as the signs are not enlarged or the nature of the non-conformity increased,” and pass the proposed amendment on to the City Council for approval. In other business, the commission: • Discussed creating an ordinance to regulate wind turbines within the city limits, including sound emissions, height, setbacks, installation, and shadow flicker. No action was taken other than to place the topic on next month’s agenda for further discussion. • Approved a draft ordinance amendment to comply with the Hastings Area Plan and send it on to the city council for approval. The amendment reads, “It is the intent of this article to cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions to guide growth and development in the Hastings area in a manner that benefits all communities. In keeping with the inter-jurisdictional cooperation that embodies the Hastings Area Plan, the zoning regulations and boundaries for that portion of the City of Hastings which is included in the Hastings Area Plan shall not be amended if such amendments will be contrary to or incompatible with the recommendations of the Hastings Area Plan unless such amendments are approved by all signatories to the Hastings Joint Service Area Agreement.” • Discussed but did not take action on an ordinance that would create a neighborhood edge zone south and west of the central business district and along Hanover Street from East State Street and West Green Street. The zone would act as a buffer between the B-1 and residential zoning districts. It would allow current structures such as churches, single-family dwellings, offices and a funeral home. The proposed ordinance calls for the retention of existing single-family dwellings but allows for their conversion to offices or multi-family dwellings. Demolition of structures to provide off-street parking would be discouraged. New construction would be designed to be compatible with the scale and character of surrounding buildings. Wiswell told Hart that he felt the commission should see a map delineating what areas would constitute the neighborhood edge zone before they send it on to council for approval. • Discussed but took no action on modifications to the ordinance regulating parking in residential zones. The commission discussed the prohibition of semi-tractor trailers parked in residential zones and whether the city or a private enterprise should create accommodations for overnight parking of such vehicles. Five-week summer golf clinic begins July 25 A five-week summer golf clinic will be held at the First Baptist Church in Middleville beginning Saturday, July 25. That day, students will learn about the golf swing and irons. On Aug. 1, students will concentrate on irons and woods. On Aug. 8 students will concentrate on the short game. On Aug. 15 students will review what they have learned and practice some on-course play. The clinic ends Saturday, Aug. 22, with a nine-hole course family event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first four Saturdays and is for students age 7 to 13. The clinic is open to children under the age of 7, but they must be accompanied by an adult. A second clinic will run from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for those 14 and up, including adults. Lessons will be held in the back parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. The clinic is free, but participants should bring a full set of clubs, if possible. If not, any wood, a 5 to 8 iron, a wedge and a putter, a bath towel and golf tees will do. Participants should wear tennis shoes not golf shoes. Golf balls are provided On Saturday, Aug. 22 the family golf day is where kids will be able to show their parents the new skills they have learned on a 9 Hole Course setup at First Baptist Church of Middleville. Cost will be $3 per person. The 9 Hole Course will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Class Sizes are limited. Call to Register at 269-795-9726. The registration deadline is Thursday, July 16. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One And 47/100 Dollars ($179,181.47), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536039 File #271128F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Cornwell and Lisa A. Cornwell fka Lisa A. Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2004, and recorded on September 24, 2004 in instrument 1134419, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six And 98/100 Dollars ($109,136.98), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 69 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536362 File #271857F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Swainston, a married man and Michelle Swainston, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2006, and recorded on October 24, 2006 in instrument 1171844, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Thirteen And 26/100 Dollars ($136,013.26), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Block 49, Village of Middleville, Barry County, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535815 File #228254F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Thomas Leedy 777 Beechwood Drive Delton, MI 49046 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: July 9, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 241.7068 77536545 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Lee Case and Bonita Rae Case, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor-in-interest to Washington Mutual Bank as successor-in-interest to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2005 and recorded July 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149166, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyTwo and 78/100 Dollars ($105,672.78) including interest at 6.347% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 2 North, Range 8 West for the place of beginning; thence East 430 feet; thence South 385 feet; thence West 430 feet; thence North 385 feet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536427 File No. 362.6194 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ALEXANDER R. ZBICIAK and BROOK A. ZBICIAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 16, 2008, and recorded on July 25, 2008, in Document No. 20080725-0007603, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($152,198.65), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOTS 10 AND 11 OF BROADWAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 48, KALAMAZOO COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535852 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brianne L. Courtney, formerly known as Brianne L. Beach and Dustin Courtney, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2007, and recorded on April 4, 2007 in instrument 1178291, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 77/100 Dollars ($106,509.77), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 74 1/2 feet of lot 5, Block 4 of H. J. Kentfield's addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535801 File #259684F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two And 17/100 Dollars ($136,732.17), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535777 File #268975F01 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two And 97/100 Dollars ($222,852.97), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535935 File #220890F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 17, 2005, as instrument number 1142844, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, recorded June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006538 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Three and 80/100 Dollars ($86,963.80). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures and improvements erected thereon, and all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise apper- MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by THOMAS H. CHASE, a single person, and SHIRLEY A. CHASE, a married woman, Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO. SOUTH MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation, having its principal office at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 22, 2005 in Instrument No. 1141705. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND TWENTY NINE AND 08/100 ($55,029.08) dollars, including interest at the rate of 4.875% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on August 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, thence South 40 rods for a place of beginning; thence North 130 feet; thence East 600 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence West 600 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement in common that is appurtenant thereto for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the premises described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence South 40 rods; thence North 130 feet for a place of beginning; thence East 600 feet; thence North 33 feet; thence West 600 feet; thence South 33 feet to the place of beginning. The default and foreclosure proceedings include a 1992 Fairmont mobile home, serial #MY9385449A8, permanently affixed thereto. Date: June 26, 2009 INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CO. SOUTH MICHIGAN a Michigan banking corporation, Mortgagee SCHENK BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 77536114 (616) 647-8277 taining, the reversion or reversions, remainder or remainders thereof, and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the Mortgagor of, in and to the same and of, in and to every part and parcel thereof; TOGETHER with all the rents, issues and profits thereof; TOGETHER with all oil, gas and minerals in, upon or under the premises and any royalties associated therewith; TOGETHER with all rights under the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq.), including all rights to make divisions, exempt splits or subdivisions of the premises; TOGETHER with all right, title and interest of the Mortgagor, if any, in and to the land lying in the bed of any street, road, avenue or alley, opened, proposed or vacated in front of or adjoining the premises to the center line thereof; TOGETHER with all easements, rights and licenses relating to the premises; TOGETHER with all machinery, apparatus, equipment, appliances, floor covering, materials, fittings, fixtures and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon, affixed to or intended for use in or upon the premises, or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with operation or maintenance of the premises, and all replacements thereof (the "Fixtures"), including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, lighting, ventilating and power equipment, pipes, ducts, pumps, tanks, compressors, engines, motors, conduits, plumbing and cleaning equipment, fire extinguishing systems, refrigerating and ventilating apparatus, air cooling and air conditioning apparatus, gas, water and electrical equipment, elevators, escalators, attached cabinets, shelving, partitions, carpeting, communications equipment and all of the right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to any Fixtures which may be subject to any title retention or security agreement superior in lien to the Mortgage; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same which may be made with respect to any of the premises as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to or decrease in the value of the premises. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1680541-1 77536422 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and One Cents ($114,797.01), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 23, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 22, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536049 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL WOLF and MARCIA WOLF, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, an Indiana corporation, of PO Box 598, Schereville, Indiana 46375, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 6, 2005, as instrument number 1153965 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank, N.A., was the successor by consolidation to Sand Ridge Bank, and subsequently assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), evidence of which is being recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Four and 89/100 Dollars ($187,724.89). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 175 feet to place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 485 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 485 feet to point of beginning. Also: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 20 acres of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 125 feet; thence North 175 feet; thence West 125 feet; thence South 175 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 729 E. Sager Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-06-032-010-00 and 08-06-032-002-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: June 18, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77535806 1674990-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas J. DeVries, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2005, and recorded on October 19, 2005 in instrument 1154830, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four And 31/100 Dollars ($173,664.31), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1043.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 573.66 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 428.78 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West 208.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West 366.27 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West 177.49 feet; thence North 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 175.41 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 185.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536347 File #225597F03 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Jacob Baker, who made a certain mortgage encumbering the property at 7020 Hammond Rd Freeport, MI 49325. Your mortgage is now in default, and pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) you are hereby notified of the following: You have the right to request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee of ¬American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (517) 3738370 or (313) 456-3540. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: July 9, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536537 Our File No: 09-11807 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon R. Cole and Rainee R. Cole, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Bank, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2001, and recorded on December 11, 2001 in instrument 1071179, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, for Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-4 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four And 19/100 Dollars ($95,254.19), including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.83 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southerly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 33.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West 198.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds East, 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 second East, 198.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with an non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Butterfly Lane, described as a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 19 minutes 40 seconds East, 1068.30 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 232.82 feet; thence Southwesterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 second East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 2076.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 279.48 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 950.51 feet and the chord of which bears South 09 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds West, 278.47 feet to the North line of State Road and the point of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535842 File #021144F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tara J. Brown, a single woman and Travis J. Risner, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2005, and recorded on December 21, 2005 in instrument 1158005, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($83,492.49), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 780.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 289.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 258.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 121.0 feet; thence North 44 degrees 28 minutes East 92.57 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 324.0 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes as described below: Easement Description: Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds West 195.50 feet along the West line of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.0 feet; thence South 01 degree 00 minutes 08 seconds East 1038.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 66.0 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535837 File #269825F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON NEWTON, A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000269, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred EightyTwo Dollars and Twenty Cents ($103,382.20), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 16, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION; THENCE NORTH 416 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 225 FEET; THENCE NORTH 211 FEET; THENCE WEST 225 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 211 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, SECTION 15, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. TAX ID NO. 08-06-015-007-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 15, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77535875 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 14, 2005, as instrument number 1142707, and rerecorded May 17, 2005, as instrument number 1146616, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, and recorded on June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006537, Barry County Records (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven and 03/100 Dollars ($274,697.03). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the NorthSouth 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004-040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536417 1680500-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of LORRAINE W. GUTHRIE, Living Trust dated August 21, 2000. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LORRAINE W. GUTHRIE, who lived at 1821 NORTH EAST STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 died 6/5/2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of THE LORRAINE W. GUTHRIE, Living Trust dated August 21, 2000, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Marjorie L. Hallifax or Mary A. Coy were named as the Co-trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marjorie L. Hallifax 4628 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, MI 49058 or Mary A. Coy 5035 Lacey Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 the named Co-trustees at their respective addresses, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-9585 Marjorie L. Hallifax or Mary A. Coy 4628 Gun Lake Road/ 5035 Lacey Road 77536533 Hastings, MI 49058/Bellevue MI 49021 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on May 31, 2000, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 15, 2000, in Document No. 1045614, and a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on October 12, 2001, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 17, 2001, in Document No. 1068269 (collectively the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two and 44/100 Dollars ($1,220,862.44), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Part of the Northeast _ of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center _ post of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 276.50 feet along the East and West _ line of said Section 14 to the place of beginning of his description; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds West 586.64 feet to the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds East 755.42 feet along said centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); to the said East and West _ line of Section 14; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 468.92 feet along said East and West _ line of Section 14 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Formerly described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 365.70 feet (recorded East 361.29 feet) from the center post of said Section 14, said point lying North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 379.72 feet from the Intersection of said East and West _ line with the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 15 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East 145.57 feet (recorded North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet); thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East) 42.47 feet; thence North 33 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East (recorded North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East) 145.20 feet to a point in the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37) which lies North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West (recorded North 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West) 386.53 feet from the intersection of said South Middleville Road (M-37) with the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West 368.89 feet along the centerline of South Middleville Road (M37); thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds East 586.54 feet (recorded Southerly 586.67 feet) to the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 89.20 feet to the place of beginning. Also, beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant East 361.29 feet East from the Center post of said Section 14 and running thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East 42.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East 145.20 feet to the center of M-37 (Middleville Road); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West 386.53 feet along the center of said M-37 to the centerline of M-43 (Gun Lake Road); thence West 379.72 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 490 South Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536403 KZLIB:608857.1\114675-00006 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25346-DE Estate of BRENDA LOU LONGJOHN, Deceased. Date of birth: 8/23/1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, BRENDA LOU LONGJOHN, who lived at 4346 Trails End Road, Middleville, Michigan died June 19, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donald Longjohn, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 7/7/2009 Michael D. Holmes P66165 211 East Water Street, Suite 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Donald Longjohn 4346 Trails End Road 77536543 Middleville, Michigan 49333 MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMIE J. STERLING, a single person, Mortgagor, to MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, having its principal office at 310 Leonard Street NW , Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2005 and recorded October 6, 2005 in Instrument No. 1154022. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND 82/100 ($34,999.82) dollars, including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on August 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Parcel 11: Part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 107.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 242.85 feet; thence Southerly 113.04 feet along a 300.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 11 deg 38'20" West 112.37 feet; thence North 83 deg 41'02" West 208.00 feet; thence North 00 deg 00'00" East 330.00 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 233.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is also subject to and together with a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities described as part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 74.00 feet to the place of beginning of an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 243.33 feet; thence Southwesterly 310.73 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 27 deg 34'34" West 299.58 feet; thence Southwesterly 443.75 feet along a 967.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 41 deg 09'43" West 439.86 feet; thence Southerly 139.80 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 13 deg 09'56" West 138.21 feet; thence South 01 deg 59'04" East 253.03 feet; thence Southerly, Westerly and Northerly 250.70 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 62 deg 17'10" West 104.24 feet; thence Northeasterly 51.83 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 42'50" East 49.54 feet; thence North 01 deg 59'04" West 158.35 feet; thence Northerly 174.36 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 13 deg 00'56" East 172.37 feet; thence Northeasterly 474.03 feet along a 1033.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 41 deg 09'43" East 469.89 feet; thence Northeasterly 249.14 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 34'34" East 240.20 feet; thence North 00 deg 50'40" East 242.36 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 66.01 feet to the place of beginning of said easement. Date: June 26, 2009 MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC a Michigan limited liability company, Mortgagee SCHENK BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 77536120 (616) 647-8277 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Bagley AKA David Bagley and Connie L. Bagley AKA Connie Bagley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2002, and recorded on September 17, 2002 in instrument 1087599, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven And 96/100 Dollars ($154,257.96), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2 Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows to-wit: Beginning at iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Village of Cloverdale, that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said plat, thence angling (from said southerly line produced) 1/4 degree to the right 289 feet, to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the place of beginning Southeast corner, thence angling 17 degrees 50 minutes to the left 50 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 3 feet long, thence angling 37 1/2 degrees to the right 100 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the Southwest corner, thence angling 106 degrees 56 minutes to the right 201 3/4 feet, thence angling 94 degrees to the right 89 feet, thence angling 69 degrees 55 minutes to the right 130 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. All in North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Bearings for Southwest corner, Balm of Gilead 26 minutes North 80 1/2 degrees East 58 1/4 feet, Northwest corner, Blacksmith Shop South 5 1/2 degrees West 37 3/4 feet. Also that part of North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at Northwest corner of land deeded by Alta L. Ludwig and Letitia I. Foster to Stephen P. Brandstatter, January 27, 1912, recorded Liber 99 deeds, Page 476, thence in Northerly direction along Easterly line of the Plat of Igowild Heights, or an extension thereof to Long Lake, thence Easterly along shore of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant, Also, a parcel of land located in the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commencing at an iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Plat of the Village of Cloverdale that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said Plat, thence deflecting fifteen minutes to the right from the Southerly line of Center Street South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 281.62 feet to the point of beginning thence South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 7.38 feet, thence North .08 degrees 18 minutes East 130.50 feet, thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes West 59.00 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes East 147 feet; thence South 61 degrees 37 minutes East 22.65 feet, thence South .08 degrees 18 minutes West 282.20 feet to the point of beginning, (Liber 372, Page 852, Barry County Records) Also, described as part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, beginning at a point which is South 509.62 feet along the East line of said Section 20 to the centerline of M-43, and South 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West, 1373.81 feet along said centerline of M-43 extended, from the East quarter post of said section 20, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East, 252.04 feet to a point on a traverse line along the shore of Long Lake, thence North 61 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 52.65 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence South 24 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds West 348.75 feet to a point in Gurnsey Lake Road thence continuing along said road South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 99.95 feet, thence continuing along said road North 59 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East 50.11 feet thence continuing along said road North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 7.38 feat, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East 29.47 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the use of Southerly 33.00 feet thereof as Gurnsey Lake Road. The above description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536367 File #269954F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Minehart and Patricia Minehart, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 28, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142398, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-5 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Eighteen Thousand and 19/100 Dollars ($618,000.19) including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South one-half of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parker's Plats; thence South 05 degrees 18 minutes East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes West 915.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes West 747.40 feet; thence South 940.00 feet; thence West 1330 (+/-) feet; thence North 2660 (+/) feet; thence East 1330 (+/-) feet to the center of said Section 30 and the Northwest corner of Parker's Plat; thence South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 feet; thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes East 287.90 feet; thence South 39 degrees 30 minutes East 171.50 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes East 493.69 feet (recorded 439.69 feet) to the point of beginning. Being more particularly described by a survey as follows that part of Section 30, Town North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the center of said Section 30, being the Northwest corner of "Parker's Plat" ; thence along the Southerly line of the said Plat the following four courses; South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 meets thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East, 287.90 feet thence South 39 degrees 31 minutes, 03 seconds East, 171.46 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 493.69 feet to the Southeast corner of said Plat; thence south 05 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 910.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 752.83 feet to the North and South one-quarter lines thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds West on said one-quarter line 958.22 feet to the South one-quarter post of said section; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds West on the South Section line, 1330.40 feet to the South eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds East on the North and South eighth line of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, 2653.52 feet to the North eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East on the East and West one-quarter line, 1323.04 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel B: Also Lot 5 of Parker's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 106, Barry County Records Parcel C: Also a parcel of land located in the Southeast onequarter of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park, thence North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 101.75 feet; thence North 58 degrees 31 minutes East, 215.64 feet; thence South 73 degrees 20 minutes East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 29 minutes West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with the land between the shore traverse line and the South shore of Fine Lake, subject to an easement of the Consumers Power Company. Being more particularly described by survey as follows: beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 21 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park; thence North 78 degrees 21 minutes West on the center line of South Shore Drive, 101.75 feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 215.64 feet to the Shore of Fine Lake; thence an intermediate traverse line along the shore of Fine Lake, South 73 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with all the land between the intermediate traverse line and South shore of Fine Lake. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536432 File No. 306.1832 Why Dan Lives United… I think it is important to LIVE UNITED. By myself, I feel powerless to those in need but, giving through United Way, my gift reaches so many lives in so many ways! GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. & Volunteer Center �Page 14 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Roush and Stephanie R. Roush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Equity Consultants, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165593, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Six And 69/100 Dollars ($288,856.69), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, part of the following described parcel: The Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan. Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536388 File #270903F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Vandersilk Sr., single, original mortgagor(s), to Credit Union Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on May 18, 2001 in instrument 1059958, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DFCU Financial as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 76/100 Dollars ($119,822.76), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Condominium Unit 21, Bay Meadow Condominiums, a Condominiums according to the Master Deed recorded November 22, 2000, in Document Number 1052229 in the Ofice of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 19, together with rights in general common elemnts and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535717 File #268579F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Adam Stauffer, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2005 and recorded May 27, 2005 in Instrument Number 1147192, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by First Horizon Home Loan, a division of First Tennessee Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($149,481.78) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said section; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 937.20 feet along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 165.0 feet to a point which is North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 132.0 feet and North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along the center line of a former Mill Race; thence North 01 degree 03 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 02 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.0 feet to the place of beginning. Also that part of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the centerline of said river. Together with an easement for ingress over that part of the Northeast one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.9 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 238.1306 77535822 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian A. Niles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lender LTD dba Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1124747, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Nineteen And 19/100 Dollars ($79,819.19), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said section, 504.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 653.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the South line of said section, 301.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 476.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to the South line of said section, 71.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with North and South 1/4 line of said section, 177.00 feet to the South line of said section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the South line of said section, 230.00 feet to the beginning. Subject to highway right of way over Southerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536437 File #272333F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Revolving Credit Mortgage (Mortgage) made by RENAE SHARP and JOSEPH SHARP of 734 S. Durkee Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, Mortgagor, to CAPITAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, now known as DFCU FINANCIAL, located at 1925 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48864, which Mortgage was dated June 11, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 21, 2004 at Instrument No. 1129541. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on this Mortgage the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-five and 24/100 Dollars ($38,335.24). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 23rd day of July, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of section 2, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 26 rods North of the Southeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 2 for place of beginning; thence North 15 rods; thence West 16 rods, thence South 15 rods, thence east 16 rods to the place of beginning, except that part of said parcel lying East of a line 60 feet West of and parallel to the centerline of Highway M-66. PP#08-53-022-060-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241as, in which case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days after the applicable date provided by MCLA 600.3241a. Dated: June 9, 2009 DFCU FINANCIAL MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Charles J. Hiemstra (P24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave., NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77535711 (616) 235-33100 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Rizor and Carlinda K. Rizor, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2006, and recorded on August 2, 2006 in instrument 1168023, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Three And 87/100 Dollars ($669,603.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 15.18 feet to the Place of beginning; thence continuing South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 85.98 feet, thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes East 132.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 85 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 118.21 feet to the Place of beginning. Also including all of the Grantor's Right, Title and Interest in and to an easement for ingress and egress to said premises on, over and along the following described premises: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of the First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes West 215.7 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 215.7 feet to the Southwest 1/4 corner of Lot 3 of said Plat; thence West 12 feet to the place of beginning under this easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536393 File #272048F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Drewyor and Deanna L. Drewyor, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2003 and recorded July 7, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107936, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars ($93,176.15) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 18; thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 33.00 feet to the centerline of Rook Road and the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West on said centerline 219.99 feet; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line 295.58 feet; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds East parallel with North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West on same 297.00 feet to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536032 File No. 200.4388 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason T Dayus and Kathryn L Dayus, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005 in instrument 1143209, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One And 17/100 Dollars ($171,121.17), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the following described parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as place of beginning: Thence West 28 rods; Thence South 28 Rods; Thence East 28 Rods; Thence North 28 Rods to place of beginning. Also that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; Thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds West on the East Section line 231.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West 232.34 feet to the place of beginning; Thence North 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds East 8.07 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 31 seconds West 32.00 feet; Thence South 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds West 8.985 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East 32.01 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536044 File #246661F03 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on July 28, 2006, by Daniel R. Walker II, a single man, and Nichole A. Miller, a single woman, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 3, 2006, in Document No. 1168041 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 66/100 Dollars ($32,446.66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING AT THE WEST _ POST OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 00° 56’24” EAST 390.63 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 744.66 FEET ALONG A 3819.72 FOOT RADIUS CURVE RIGHT CHORD BEARING S 57° 34’41” EAST 743.48 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00° 27’ 25” EAST 441.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44° 30’13” EAST 652.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86° 53’51” EAST 166.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03° 06’09” WEST TO CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536412 KZLIB:608738.1\105064-00192 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two And 09/100 Dollars ($376,322.09), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536398 File #088559F06 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by James W. Holes, an unmarried man to MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INC., by a mortgage dated May 23, 2008 and recorded on June 11, 2008 in instrument No. 200806110006132 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($161,897.87) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence South 80 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 80 rods, thence west 8 rods to the place of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence East 8 rods, for the place of beginning, thence South 160 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 160 feet, thence East 60 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 75033 ASAP# 3163663 07/02/2009, 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew D. Dickens, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2005, and recorded on May 25, 2005 in instrument 1147047, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four And 12/100 Dollars ($96,844.12), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 26 of Ammon Eatons Addition to theCity of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 15; also commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 26, thence North 33 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence South 33 feet, thence East 132 feet, being the South one-half of the Easton St. adjacent to said Lot 26, which street was therefore vacated by the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535738 File #257906F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Esther Strickland, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 28, 2005 in instrument 1158223, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 04/100 Dollars ($102,278.04), including interest at 9.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89, Middleville Downs Addition No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, Page 43, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536126 File #271373F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Daniel Clark and Mary Clark, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5225 Upton Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9790. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at 248.593.1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 7, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 7, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 9, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536535 File # 273327F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael S Bart and Ranee J Hooper-Bart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2004, and recorded on February 11, 2004 in instrument 1122055, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred And 94/100 Dollars ($156,900.94), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 10, Whitewater Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in liber 688, page 426, Barry County Records, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 10, together with rights in the general common elements and limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535847 File #225049F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David R Budd, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2005, and recorded on June 23, 2005 in instrument 1148501, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred One And 35/100 Dollars ($303,701.35), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 16, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B of Section 15, Commencing at Center Section 15, West 441.40 to the point of beginning, thence West 441.41, South 987.55, Thence East 441.64, thence north 987.558 to the point of beginning, 10.01 acres subject to easement for ingress and egress. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 18, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535732 File #267805F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Anthony Brian Cuddahee and Brenda L. Cuddahee 1798 Coburn Road Hastings, MI 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: July 9, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77536539 File Number: 241.3093 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Baadke, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. , Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 2, 2004, by Document Number: 1136575 , Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Thirty-Eight and 57/100 ($144,038.57) including interest at the rate of 11.30000 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 16, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34 of Hilltop Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 74. 5955 Stimpson The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/18/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77535832 Our File No. 09MI00041-1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David White, a single man to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2006 and recorded August 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1168764 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20071 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($132,258.94) including interest 12.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 30, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 31 and 32 of West Beach, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 67, Barry County Records Commonly known as 3229 W Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 7/02/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536449 Our File No: 09-11605 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Mosley and Tricia Mosley, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 30, 2004 and recorded September 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133841, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by IndyMac Bank, FSB nka OneWest Bank FSB by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Six and 68/100 Dollars ($155,706.68) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 16, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Bryanwood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 18, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77535827 File No. 225.3012 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIO CASTANEDA, A SINGLE MAN and NICOLE MCCORD, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000262, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($91,921.13), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 30, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 800 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 4 (ASSESSED AS WEST 1 / 2) OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO RIGHTS IN A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE WEST 66 FEET AND NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23. INCLUDING THE 2001 FOUR SEASON HOUSING MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN#FS212183, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536444 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonthan Halliwill and Talmarie B. Halliwill, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2002, and recorded on October 1, 2002 in instrument 1088339, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2005, and recorded on December 13, 2005 in instrument 1157599, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven And 43/100 Dollars ($84,667.43), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry county, Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535929 File #269251F01 NOTICE OF BORROWERRIGHTS UNDER M.C.L. SECTION 600.3205 LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Borrower Name(s): Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams, Individually and as Trustees of The Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams Revocable Trust DTD 3/19/98. Property Address: 1663 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 ATTENTION BORROWER: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder, or mortgage servicer. Pursuant to M.C.L. section 600.3205a(1)(c) Fifth Third Bank has designated Likens & Blomquist, PLLC as the designated person under M.C.L. section 600.3205a(1)(c). You may contact a housing counselor to request a meeting by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website http://www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by phone at (517) 373-8370. If you request a meeting, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was/is mailed to you. If you and the designated agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. Please be advised that you can contact an attorney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-968-0738. Dated: Thursday, July 9, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77536541 L0240MI09 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Brad W. Lloyd, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2005, and recorded on May 20, 2005, by Document Number: 1146872 , Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight and 76/100 ($129,808.76) including interest at the rate of 5.62500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 23, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 227, 228, 229, 230 and the Southeast 1/2 of 231 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties,Unit #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of plats on page 63 860 Ogimas The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/25/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Our File No. 09MI00204-1 77536058 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a Mortage made on April 12, 2006 by Bennie Lee Anes a/k/a Ben Anes and Dawn Lee Anes a/k/a Dawn Anes, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1163219. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 76/100 Dollars ($143,315.76), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 8 and 9, now known as Lot 28, per Judgment recorded in Document #1027008 of E.S. Peterson Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 on Page 63. Also a Right of Way 33 feet directly North of the 50 foot road back of Lot 9 and extending North to the County highway. And Lot 3 of West Peterson Park, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 18, Barry County records, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. More commonly known as 1767 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of sale. Dated: June 23, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77536063 269-226-2982 �Page 16 — Thursday, July 9, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Fun planned in Middleville July 10 and 11 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Children and adults have the opportunity to continue celebrating the 175th birthday of Middleville on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. On Friday, the fun begins with a free movie for children at 4 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge. The Taste and Experience of Middleville will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thirteen area restaurants will be providing tastes at nominal charges. Audrey VanStrien invites everyone to come “experience” what is available. The Downtown Development Authority and the Middleville Lions Club decided to POLICE BEAT Hastings Police have arrested a Bay City man in connection with a stabbing incident at a residence in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street. Christopher Murray, 35, has been charged with assault with intent to commit murder after assaulting his former girlfriend with a knife on April 20. Officers had responded to the residence at around 9:30 p.m. to find a 36-year old victim had been stabbed in the chest, and Murray also had sustained a stab wound to the shoulder. According to witnesses, an argument had ensued over a broken cell phone belonging to Murray and he believed the victim was responsible for the damage. Charges were authorized on July 1 after the investigation was concluded. Hastings Police were assisted by the Michigan State Police 3rd District Fugitive Team, who located Murray in the Bay City area and took him into custody. Murray is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Hastings Police seek leads on property destruction Hastings Police are investigating a malicious destruction of city property that occurred at Tyden Park some time over the July 4 holiday weekend. Both restrooms were painted with graffiti inside and outside of the buildings, as well as signs adjacent to the park and on the practice wall at the tennis courts. The culprit(s) painted graffiti and obscenities using black and white paint. Anyone having information about the incident or the identity of the suspect or suspects is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269945-5744 or Silent Observer at 800-310-9031. Vehicle break-ins reported in Middleville A Middleville man reported that sometime after 10 p.m. June 13, someone entered his 2007 Chrysler van parked in the driveway of his residence on Dewberry Drive and stole several items. As he pre- Home break-ins reported in Assyria Township An Assyria Township resident returned to her home on Lacey Road June 13 to find that someone had broken into her home while she was out. Barry County Sheriff Deputies found evidence of forced entry into the rear door of the home. Numerous drawers and cabinets were opened; however, the home owner reported that nothing of value was missing. The home was dusted for fingerprints, but none were found; deputies said they found evidence that the perpetrator(s) wore gloves. Deputies reported that they believe the break-in is related to another that occurred on Lacey Road June 12. In that incident, suspect(s) entered through an unlocked garage door then used a hidden key located near the door to enter the house. The suspect(s) reportedly took $200 in cash, approximately $2,000 in change, several pieces of costume jewelry, three sterling silver bracelets, an antique gold watch and a 46-inch Toshiba flat-screen television. No fingerprints were found, although there were trace prints of a woven fabric which deputies report could be evidence that the suspect(s) wore gloves. Man stabbed near Gun Lake Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at 2:35 a.m. Friday, July 3, on Lisa Lane near Gun Lake. They found a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed in the shoulder. Deputies were told that there had been an altercation between the man and a 16-year-old suspect earlier in the evening. Later, when a window was broken, the man reportedly chased and tackled one of the people fleeing the scene. He felt a pain in his shoulder and reached around to discover that he had been stabbed. The youth was subdued by other party-goers and restrained until deputies arrived. A pocket knife was seized as evidence. The case has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office requesting charges for malicious destruction of property, felonious assault and minor in possession of alcohol. The Riverbank Music series will continue with Middleville native Fred Willson performing Celtic selections from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Riverbank Park. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Middleville United Methodist Church. A free movie for teens is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Sidewalk entertainment on Friday will keep everything lively. VanStrien has been working to bring fun like the “largest marble run ever” to Middleville’s Main Street. There even may be some people walking the street in vintage dress. On Saturday, July 11, historic walking tours of Middleville are planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 175th Birthday Committee is already working on events for August to continue the celebration NEW AT THE FAIR, continued from page 1 On Friday, the attention is on the livestock sale in the show arena beginning at 9 a.m. This year’s sales order is steers, swine, lambs and milk. Youth draft horse judging will be in the horse arena beginning at 9 a.m. Adult karaoke finals will return to the community tent at 7 p.m. Motocross fills the grandstand at 7 p.m. The gardens will be candlelit at dusk to close out the evening. The final day of fair on Saturday, July 25, begins with the show of champions in the show arena at 8:30 a.m. This is a competition between this year’s showmanship winners from all livestock areas, competing against each other and with all animals. Antique tractor pulls begin in the grandstand at 9 a.m. Waterball fights between local fire departments will take place between the grandstand and the midway area on the grass, beginning at 10 a.m. The 2009 Barry County Fair speed show starts at the horse arena at 11 a.m. Free performances by the Expressions Dance Center and the Foreground Band begin at 2 p.m. in the grandstand. At 3 p.m., the livestock fashion show will begin in the show arena. This event draws on the creativity of 4-H members who create a theme around an animal. Past years’ contests have included storybook characters, cartoon figures, cultural heroes, and more obscure themes such as “Chick Magnet” or “Duck Tape.” The Taste of Michigan will be in the community tent from 5 to 7 p.m. The final grandstand event is the demolition derby at 7 p.m. Saturday night. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Garage Sale BIG SALE: Thursday & Friday, July 9th-10th, 9am-4pm. Lots of Home Interior decor, women’s & girl’s clothing (2T-5T), Children’s toys, books, movies, Little Tykes kitchen & doll station, bed sets, Christmas decor, recliner, rugs, copier, printer, small dresser & much more! 2045 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: 1315 S. Broadway, Friday July 10th and Saturday July 11th, 9-4. HASTINGS CHEERLEADER YARD sale, July 11th, 9am-6pm at 1664 N. M-37, Middleville. All proceeds help fund their camp. MULTIPLE GARAGE SALES and youth car wash at one location, July 11th, 9am-6pm, 1664 N. M-37, Middleville. RELAY FOR LIFE GARAGE SALE: 926 N. Hanover, Thursday, July 9th & Friday, July 10th, 9am-5pm. Lots of nice teen and women’s clothes, girls plus size clothing, housewares, Christmas decorations, and more! All clean items with all proceeds going to the Barry Co. Relay For Life. For Rent HOME FOR RENT: 4BD, 1BA, farm house, appliances included. $800/month + security deposit. Call (269)9450917. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Business Services PAINTING: exterior & interior, also power washing & deck staining. Quality work. 40 years experience. Free estimates. Senior citizen discounts. Call Chuck Norris, (269)720-9164 or (269)6727808. SMITH’S EQUIPMENT SERVICE: Complete small engine and trailer repair. Commercial and residential. Servicing all makes and models. Business hours: Monday-Friday, 5:00PM9:00PM; Saturday, 7:00AM5:00PM. Over 20 years experience. 3790 W. Grange Road, Middleville, phone (269)945-8831. 77536409 Help Wanted EMPLOYMENTGROUP IS RECRUITING for three Grand Rapids Food Manufacturing Companies. *Production Supervisors *Sanitation Workers * Sanitation Supervisors * Line Coordinators * Maintenance Technicians *Machine Operators *Shipping and Receiving *Quality Control *Administative Must have: previous experience working in Food Manufacturing; a High School Diploma/GED and able to lift, push and pull approximately 50lbs. Pay $10-$20/hr. depending on position. Recruiting at these Employ- Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The CotAQUATIC PLANTS: water tage House Antiques. Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & (269)795-8717 Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Lawn & Garden PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 77536101 Man arrested for stabbing incident in April pared to leave for work at 7:30 the next morning, he noticed several items missing, including a Dell laptop computer, Magellan GPS and a cell phone charger. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department received two other complaints for burglaries in vehicles in the neighborhood that same night. offer this event, building on the Taste of Middleville sponsored by the Middleville Rotary Club last year to usher in the 24-Hour Challenge events. Due to the construction at the high school, that event could not take place this year. So, come and sample along Main Street this year. The Art Walk also takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tasters will be able to stop by and see watercolor and acrylic painting works by Amie Evans and Elena Gormley’s handmade paper items, including note cards and bookmarks. Norm Beachum, who had planned to attend, will not be able to exhibit. Replacing him will be photographer Cheryl Fisher-Vody. The first lecture in a series leading up to the 175th celebration in September will be held as well. “What Influence did Frank Lloyd Wright have on Barry County” will be at 5:30 p.m. Watch for direction signs to the lecture. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-07-16.pdf fd056b578ffb210ac3244ef96808b5d8 PDF Text Text Proposed state cuts would impact schools State should invest in economic future Fastpitch Hall of Fame adds five See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 29 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 16, 2009 NEWS County approves wage and benefit packages BRIEFS Free diabetic foot screenings today in Hastings Pennock Hospital’s Diabetes Support Group will sponsor free diabetic foot screenings Thursday, July 16. Dr. Stacy Uebele, a board-certified podiatrist, will perform the screenings between 5:30 and 8 p.m. in Pennock Hospital’s conference center in Hastings. Uebele also will be available to answer questions about diabetic foot care. For more information, call Linda Boldrey, RN, at 269-945-1212, ext. 1415. Fountain series features brass Fridays at the Fountain in downtown Hastings will feature two brass ensembles July 17, when the Mason Brass Quintet joins forces with the Thornapple Brass for the lunch-time series. Both groups have appeared separately in the series in the past, but this time they return for the same concert. Thornapple Brass was founded in 2003 by a group of friends in the Barry County area. Members of the group are, Forrest Evans and Bill Johnson on trumpet, Tracy Tester on French horn, Mark Hurless on trombone, and Mark Hagemann on tuba. The fountain series begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. near the fountain on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse. In the event of rain, performances take place in the community room of the Hastings City Bank. The series is sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. Delton library hosting truck show The Delton District Library will host a monster truck show in its parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 18. The event is free to the public. Trucks on display will be awarded trophies based on votes by everyone attending the show. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt a wage and benefit package for employees of Barry County who are not represented by unions and who receive wages from the county’s general fund, along with county department heads who also are paid out of the general fund. According to the wage and benefit package, the employees and department heads are entitled to the following wage adjustments: a 2 percent increase to begin retroactively on Jan. 1; a 1 percent increase on Jan. 1, 2010; a 1 percent increase on July 1, 2010; a 1 percent increase on Jan. 1, 2011; and another 1 percent increase on July 1, 2011. The wage and benefit package guarantees the employees and department heads an increase in the amount that the county pays toward their health insurance. According to the package, health insurance funding from the county will increase 7 percent in both 2010 and 2011. As detailed in the package, the county currently provides the employees and department heads with approximate monthly contributions of $387, $871 and $1,046 for those enrolled in health insurance plans providing coverage for one person, two people and a family, respectively. Also addressed by the wage and benefit package for employees and department heads are retirement benefit programs. According to the package, the employees and department heads will no longer operate under a program titled Benefit E, but will operate under a program titled Benefit E-2 instead. Michael Brown, county administrator, explained that one of the major differences between the two programs is that Benefit E was not funded by employees or department heads, while Benefit E-2 requires that those operating under it contribute 1.2 percent of their wages toward the retirement benefits guaranteed to them in the future. With a vote of 6-2, the board adopted a wage and benefit package encompassing several of the county’s elected officials, including Sheriff Dar Leaf, Prosecutor Tom Evans, State offices closed July 25 Most state offices, including the Secretary of State, will be closed Friday, July 25. The date is one of six mandatory state employee furlough days this summer designed to save the state money by reducing payroll. Jan. 1, 2010; a 1 percent increase on July 1, 2010; a 1 percent increase on Jan. 1, 2011; and another 1 percent increase on July 1, 2011. Under the wage and benefit package, Jarvis, Burghdoff, VandeCar, Yarger and Reynolds also will receive a 1 percent increase in wages to begin retroactively on COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 2 Just taking a little calf nap Former Barry Twp. police chief had full support of superiors by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern Though information indicated that health issues and pressure from his superiors may have played into Barry Township Police Chief Marshal ‘Mark’ Kik’s death, the reason for his suicide remains uncertain. On the morning of June 10, Kik, who had served as chief for 29 years, took his own life outside his office at the Barry Township Hall in Delton. In a note he left behind, Kik said, “I’m having some bad chest pains and short[ness] of breath. I’m going out so I don’t suffer and be a burden on anyone.” Barry Township Supervisor Wes Kahler said he didn’t know what caused Kik to take his own life and didn’t want to make any guesses. Kik had been temporarily relieved of his post as police chief in March when he went on a medical leave of absence for heart problems. At the Barry Township meeting in May, the board voted to extend Kik a two-week administrative leave of absence. Kahler said this extension was to make sure Kik was “good to go.” Until Kik returned to his post, Kahler said the township asked Officer Chris Martin to step in as acting police chief and asked the state police and sheriff’s department to increase their patrolling in Barry Township. A special meeting between Kik and the township board was scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on the day of Kik’s death to discuss his reinstatement as police chief and possible disciplinary actions for his KIK, continued on page 2 Ground broken for Habitat home in Dowling Delton flower show is Saturday The Inland Lakes Garden Club’s flower show and sale will take place Saturday, July 18, at the Barry Township Hall in Delton. The theme for this year’s show is “Flowers in Song.” Registration is from 7 to 9 a.m., and judging is from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. The show will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $3 per person. To receive a book, contact Sue Millison at 269-721-8453 or Jenny Kellay at 269721-8453. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. For more information, contact club president Tracy Park at 269721-3351. Clerk Pamela Jarvis, Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Treasurer Susan VandeCar, Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger and Surveyor Brian Reynolds. Chairman Michael Callton and Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg cast the dissenting votes. According to the wage and benefit package, the officials are entitled to the following wage adjustments: a 1 percent increase on Habitat for Humanity Barry County held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday evening in Dowling for a home volunteers will build this summer in partnership with the Dennison family. The home will be constructed at 4562 Cooper Rd. Julie and Brandon Dennison and their three daughters were chosen to become a Habitat family in February 2008 and have been putting in sweat equity hours on the property and at the local Habitat affiliate for more than a year. Tadd Wattles is the Habitat project manager. In the photo (front row, from left) are Julie Dennison, Leah Dennison, Emma Dennison and Brandon Dennison. In the back watching are James Borton, Habitat Board president; Cindy Collins, Habitat executive director; and Hailey Dennison. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to changing lives and offering a better future to children and adults. Habitat homes are sold at cost and without interest. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to help build more houses. All the excitement of the 75th annual Lake Odessa Fair has tuckered out Sadie Brearley. She curls up next to her heifer calf for a morning nap Friday, July 10. The Lake Odessa Fair, which annually draws about 20,000 visitors, wrapped up Sunday, July 12. The Barry County Fair officially opens Monday, July 20. Non-livestock judging and other competitions for 4-Hers begin Saturday morning. Harness racing and the draft horse pull will be held Sunday. (Photo by Joseph Hickey) City proposes changes to rural zoning City manager says developers want higher-density areas by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night a member of the Hastings City Council questioned whether the proposed R1-A residential district would negatively impact the lifestyle of residents living in the current rural residential (R-R) zone, many of whom raise horses, chickens or other small livestock. When the council held a first reading on proposed Ordinance No. 447 council member Brenda McNabb-Stange said she was concerned about the impact changing zoning from R-R to R-1A would have on current residents in the areas in question. “All the things that people in the R-R district — which I believe this is intended to replace in the future — are uses that are not conforming to this ordinance, not the least of which is my neighbor who has four horses on three acres. We have chickens in there. We have people who raise livestock for 4-H that would not be able to that are in R-R right now and are allowed to,” she said. “I have a lot of concern about the impact on people’s current uses in this. I should also disclose that I would be one of the people impacted by this ordinance, although I would not be losing a use that I got going. I feel they are going to be adversely impacted by this. I have an issue with adopting this new type of zoning code.” Permitted uses in the proposed R1-A zone include one horse per three acres of land, but does not include provisions for other livestock. “Certainly we’re going to encounter, potentially, some of those situations,” said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. “The idea is to provide denser zoning, if you will, than allowed in both R-S (rural suburban) and R-R ... probably not to every location in the community. There are probably some locations where this won’t fit. But, there are some other locations that are currently undeveloped, where the owner may wish to have more dense development to get a higher return on their investment and their property. We need to create ‘receiving zones’ so when development does occur to make it attractive for the higher-density development to occur closer to where we have utilities and infrastructure facilities to service that development ... so it doesn’t have to be spread throughout the entire area and can be serviced much more efficiently. That’s not to say that we won’t have some issues as we work our way through this, but I actually think the concept is very well-intentioned, and I think it is very functional.” “I understand it. But, if the intention is to allow higher density, then why allow “We’re trying to tread the middle ground with that. To allow people to have the opportunity to have the types of uses they have right now, horses for instance ... eventually the property would become so valuable that they decide that if they want to have livestock and those types of things that it is better for them not to live within the confines of an urban setting and maybe it is better to get out into a rural setting.” Jeff Mansfield, Hastings City Manager horses on three acres if the intent is to deal with property that is undeveloped or that the landowner wants to allow higher density?” asked McNabb-Stange. “Then the horses wouldn’t fit in with that.” “We’re trying to tread the middle ground with that,” said Mansfield. “To allow people to have the opportunity to have the types of uses they have right now, horses for instance ... eventually the property would become so valuable that they decide that if they want to have livestock and those types of things that it is better for them not to live within the confines of an urban setting and maybe it is better to get out into a rural setting.” “That’s the only livestock you’re allowing too,” replied McNabb-Stange. “The livestock that takes the most land is the only livestock you are allowing under this ordinance. R-R allows more than that ... it allows chickens and I don’t know what else ...” “There are certain types of domestic animals allowed, I’m not sure about chickens,” said ZONING, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State aid cuts would Cupboard to Cupboard campaign underway further hinder schools J-Ad Graphics News Service Before the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives recessed for the Independence Day holiday, each passed a different version of the K-12 budget for Michigan’s public schools. The Senate’s School Aid Fund included a $110 per-pupil cut. The reduction would bring the minimum state aid for schools to $7,206 per pupil for the 2009-10 school year. Since the Senate and House passed different versions of the proposed budget, it has now been sent to the Conference Committee comprised of three members of the House and three members of the Senate, who will work out the final compromise to be voted on by both the Senate and the House. “The original intent was to use the money from Washington to bolster state funding for schools, but state revenue has fallen so fast, so quickly, that the money available from the federal government would not bring the state budget even, and that brings us to the proposed $110-perpupil decrease,” said State Rep. Brian Calley. “Every line item in the state budget will be impacted this year.” The Maple Valley School District finds itself in much the same predicament. The district recently received word that it had been granted nearly $550,000 in stabilazation/stimulus funds, and at almost the same time, it discovered that the state was cutting the same amount from per-pupil funding for the 2008-09 school year. “It’s unfortunate,” said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer. “On one hand they give it to us, and on the other, they take it back. So we’re left in the same financial situation.” While the budget, including $110 perpupil cut for the upcoming school year, was expected to be passed by the Senate this week, Calley said he does not expect the budget to be signed by the Gov. Jennifer Granholm any time soon. Hastings Area Schools Finance Director Barb Hunt agreed. “The House has proposed using the federal stimulus money to fill the gap in perpupil funding. However, the Senate is saying, ‘Don’t use it all, save some for the following year.’ So, I’m sure the budget will go to the Conference Committee. We’re just going to have to wait and see what happens,” she said. “We’ve done our budgeting based on our best estimate of where we’ll be next year, but ...” said Hastings Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek. “For next year’s budget, we estimated a $59-per-pupil decrease in funding and, hopefully, if it is cut, it won’t be $110,” said Hunt. Calley advises school boards and administrators preparing their budgets for next year to factor in the proposed $110-perpupil cut in state funding. “Simply put, there is a decrease in revenue all across the board, and school aid is no different,” he said. “There has been a decrease in revenues from sales tax because people are buying less stuff, and the revenues from business and property taxes have also decreased. “All revenue sources for schools are lower than last year,” he added. “We expect the general fund, which was $9 billion this year, to be $7 billion next year. The percentage of decline is unprecedented. School aid is not as bad as the general fund, but its still in bad shape.” Chris Marcy, director of finance and operations for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, has been working on the 2009-10 budget for the past six months. It was approved at a special meeting on June 22 for a total of more than $25 million. Regarding the proposed $110-per-pupil cut for the new school year, she said, “As I understand, this has only been proposed by the Senate and it needs to go through the House and governor. A lot can change between now and then.” Marcy said she believes that federal stimulus dollars would make up any reduction in foundation allowance and keep funding flat for next year. The district amends its budget at least twice a year, and Marcy said she will monitor and update the members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education as funding changes occur. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea’s responded, “This would have another negative impact on the Delton Kellogg School District. We budgeted for a loss of $50 per student, so the $110 is beyond our projection. This is further complicated by the suggested cuts that would lead to the $110 in (per-pupil) cuts. “Many of the programs legislators have targeted for projected elimination provide funding to our district. For example, we could potentially lose $18,000 in vocational funding, $95,000 in the Great Schools Readiness funding, $21,000 in adult education funding, and $44,000 in declining enrollment funding, for a total reduction in revenue of approximately $178,000.” by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Cupboard to Cupboard semi-trailer parked at the Pennock Health Services building Monday morning was already beginning to fill with items which will be distributed to help those in the Barry County Community hit hard by economic conditions. The Cupboard to Cupboard encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Different items have been selected for the weeks leading up to Aug. 15, but all items can be dropped off at any time at any of the collection sites below. The first special collection site will be at the Hastings Country Club Friday, July 17, during the special MainStreet Golf Outing. This is the week for personal care items such as deodorant, feminine products, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, shave cream, razors, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, bandages, lotion, combs and hairbrushes. Then during the week of the Barry County Fair, from July 20 to 25, a special drop-off site will be set up in the emergency services tent. Week 2 is for laundry items such as detergent, softeners, stain remover, bleach and other items for the laundry. Week 3 is the week for household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags, paper cups, plates and napkins, sandwich bags, plastic A semi-trailer from the Bradford White Company in Middleville is in place in front of the Pennock Health Services building in Hastings, waiting to be filled with the household essentials everyone needs that cannot be purchased with food stamps. (Photo by Patricia Johns) When this photograph was taken on Monday, July 13, it was obvious that the Cupboard to Cupboard campaign had just begun. Collection continues through Aug. 15. (Photo by Patricia Johns) wrap and garbage bags. Week 4 is the week for baby care items including diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoo, pull-ups, cotton swabs and cotton balls. Week 5 is the week for school supplies. These will also be used for the county’s backpack program. Donations being sought this week will include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks. Drop-off sites also include the Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Delton Floral and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. While the weeks have been divided into different divisions, the collection program will take any of the items in any of the collection sites until Aug. 15. This is a project of the Home Town Partnership community assets pillar. The United Way will oversee the distribution of the items. Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. KIK, continued from page 1 tardiness in responding to a Freedom of Information Act request. Kahler said the level of disciplinary action remains unknown since the meeting never took place. However, Kahler insisted that there was no intention to remove Kik from his position. Kahler said Martin will continue to act as police chief, and the state police and sheriff’s department will maintain their increased coverage until the township board appoints a new police chief and hires more officers. As far as allegations from an anonymous letter sent to the Banner that the township was meeting with Sheriff Dar Leaf about taking control of the police department, Kahler and Leaf both said their only communication was in regard to general policing policies. “We’re in the early stages of updating our policies and procedures,” Kahler said, adding that he contacted the sheriff to get ideas on updating these policies and procedures. At this point, according to the Barry Township Board minutes, Kik had just returned to work and was under the supervi- sion of Kahler and Martin. Leaf said he didn’t know that Kik had come back to work when he went to the township hall to discuss policies with Kahler. When he saw Kik, Leaf was quick to inform him of the reason of his visit to avoid arousing the suspicion of his friend. On Tuesday, more than a month after Kik’s suicide, the township’s newest full-time officer took the oath of office. The Barry Township Board is still looking to hire another officer. At a special meeting held June 22, the board voted to give Kahler and possibly another board member 90 days to hire “temporary law enforcement personnel.” After these 90 days are complete, Kahler said they will appoint a new police chief. “By then, we’ll know where we’re going,” Kahler said. “There’s formalities you’ve got to do.” Until then, Kahler said the board and the police department are looking forward to having their force running at full capacity again. “That’s Chris’ goal,” Kahler said. “To get our patrol cars out.” Four cars involved in highway accident Losses begin to mount in a re-enactment of a Civil War battle at Historic Charlton Park in 2008. Two-day Civil War muster returns this weekend A four-car accident Wednesday afternoon near the corner of Hanover and Shriner streets in Hastings was the second collision this week on that stretch of M-37 Highway. According to the Hastings Police Department, a northbound vehicle driven by Andrew Corwin, 30, from Holland, struck the rear end of a northbound 1996 Chrysler LHS, which had stopped to turn onto Shriner Street. After impact, the Chrysler spun into the southbound lanes where it was struck by an SUV and a minivan. The driver of the Chrysler and a 4-year-old female rear-seat passenger were transported to Pennock Hospital. A male passenger, who was in the front passenger seat of the Chrysler was airlifted to Sparrow Hospital. Drivers of both the mini-van and SUV were transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. The Hastings Fire Department also responded to the accident. (Photo by Casey Cheney) History comes alive in Barry County Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at Historic Charlton Park’s Civil War Muster, with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Guests can be a part of the history of America with authentic battles on the field outside the village on terrain that allows visitors to see and understand the fierce battles between the Blue and Gray. Visitors can shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, watch a fashion show, see military demonstrations, participate in the country barn dance and enjoy the candle lantern tour in the evening. Everyone is encouraged to talk with the reenactors in their Civil War era clothing and see the authentic camp. The battles will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday at 9:45 p.m., guests can witness a night firing over the river, followed by a candle lantern tour at 10 p.m. Food vendors will be on site by the river. Admission to the entire event is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 5 to 12 years; children 4 and under will be admitted for free. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. For more information call 269-945-3775, visit www.charltonpark.org or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. Hastings Public Library announces schedule Thursday, July 16 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 — preschool story time, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18 — Anime Club, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, July 20 — board of directors meeting, 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 — toddler story time, 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21 — Summer reading program with Magician Jim Merrill, 2 p.m. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner State aid cuts would Cupboard to Cupboard campaign underway further hinder schools J-Ad Graphics News Service Before the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives recessed for the Independence Day holiday, each passed a different version of the K-12 budget for Michigan’s public schools. The Senate’s School Aid Fund included a $110 per-pupil cut. The reduction would bring the minimum state aid for schools to $7,206 per pupil for the 2009-10 school year. Since the Senate and House passed different versions of the proposed budget, it has now been sent to the Conference Committee comprised of three members of the House and three members of the Senate, who will work out the final compromise to be voted on by both the Senate and the House. “The original intent was to use the money from Washington to bolster state funding for schools, but state revenue has fallen so fast, so quickly, that the money available from the federal government would not bring the state budget even, and that brings us to the proposed $110-perpupil decrease,” said State Rep. Brian Calley. “Every line item in the state budget will be impacted this year.” The Maple Valley School District finds itself in much the same predicament. The district recently received word that it had been granted nearly $550,000 in stabilazation/stimulus funds, and at almost the same time, it discovered that the state was cutting the same amount from per-pupil funding for the 2008-09 school year. “It’s unfortunate,” said Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer. “On one hand they give it to us, and on the other, they take it back. So we’re left in the same financial situation.” While the budget, including $110 perpupil cut for the upcoming school year, was expected to be passed by the Senate this week, Calley said he does not expect the budget to be signed by the Gov. Jennifer Granholm any time soon. Hastings Area Schools Finance Director Barb Hunt agreed. “The House has proposed using the federal stimulus money to fill the gap in perpupil funding. However, the Senate is saying, ‘Don’t use it all, save some for the following year.’ So, I’m sure the budget will go to the Conference Committee. We’re just going to have to wait and see what happens,” she said. “We’ve done our budgeting based on our best estimate of where we’ll be next year, but ...” said Hastings Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek. “For next year’s budget, we estimated a $59-per-pupil decrease in funding and, hopefully, if it is cut, it won’t be $110,” said Hunt. Calley advises school boards and administrators preparing their budgets for next year to factor in the proposed $110-perpupil cut in state funding. “Simply put, there is a decrease in revenue all across the board, and school aid is no different,” he said. “There has been a decrease in revenues from sales tax because people are buying less stuff, and the revenues from business and property taxes have also decreased. “All revenue sources for schools are lower than last year,” he added. “We expect the general fund, which was $9 billion this year, to be $7 billion next year. The percentage of decline is unprecedented. School aid is not as bad as the general fund, but its still in bad shape.” Chris Marcy, director of finance and operations for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, has been working on the 2009-10 budget for the past six months. It was approved at a special meeting on June 22 for a total of more than $25 million. Regarding the proposed $110-per-pupil cut for the new school year, she said, “As I understand, this has only been proposed by the Senate and it needs to go through the House and governor. A lot can change between now and then.” Marcy said she believes that federal stimulus dollars would make up any reduction in foundation allowance and keep funding flat for next year. The district amends its budget at least twice a year, and Marcy said she will monitor and update the members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education as funding changes occur. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea’s responded, “This would have another negative impact on the Delton Kellogg School District. We budgeted for a loss of $50 per student, so the $110 is beyond our projection. This is further complicated by the suggested cuts that would lead to the $110 in (per-pupil) cuts. “Many of the programs legislators have targeted for projected elimination provide funding to our district. For example, we could potentially lose $18,000 in vocational funding, $95,000 in the Great Schools Readiness funding, $21,000 in adult education funding, and $44,000 in declining enrollment funding, for a total reduction in revenue of approximately $178,000.” by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Cupboard to Cupboard semi-trailer parked at the Pennock Health Services building Monday morning was already beginning to fill with items which will be distributed to help those in the Barry County Community hit hard by economic conditions. The Cupboard to Cupboard encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Different items have been selected for the weeks leading up to Aug. 15, but all items can be dropped off at any time at any of the collection sites below. The first special collection site will be at the Hastings Country Club Friday, July 17, during the special MainStreet Golf Outing. This is the week for personal care items such as deodorant, feminine products, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, shave cream, razors, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, bandages, lotion, combs and hairbrushes. Then during the week of the Barry County Fair, from July 20 to 25, a special drop-off site will be set up in the emergency services tent. Week 2 is for laundry items such as detergent, softeners, stain remover, bleach and other items for the laundry. Week 3 is the week for household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags, paper cups, plates and napkins, sandwich bags, plastic A semi-trailer from the Bradford White Company in Middleville is in place in front of the Pennock Health Services building in Hastings, waiting to be filled with the household essentials everyone needs that cannot be purchased with food stamps. (Photo by Patricia Johns) When this photograph was taken on Monday, July 13, it was obvious that the Cupboard to Cupboard campaign had just begun. Collection continues through Aug. 15. (Photo by Patricia Johns) wrap and garbage bags. Week 4 is the week for baby care items including diapers, wipes, lotions, shampoo, pull-ups, cotton swabs and cotton balls. Week 5 is the week for school supplies. These will also be used for the county’s backpack program. Donations being sought this week will include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks. Drop-off sites also include the Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Delton Floral and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. While the weeks have been divided into different divisions, the collection program will take any of the items in any of the collection sites until Aug. 15. This is a project of the Home Town Partnership community assets pillar. The United Way will oversee the distribution of the items. Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. KIK, continued from page 1 tardiness in responding to a Freedom of Information Act request. Kahler said the level of disciplinary action remains unknown since the meeting never took place. However, Kahler insisted that there was no intention to remove Kik from his position. Kahler said Martin will continue to act as police chief, and the state police and sheriff’s department will maintain their increased coverage until the township board appoints a new police chief and hires more officers. As far as allegations from an anonymous letter sent to the Banner that the township was meeting with Sheriff Dar Leaf about taking control of the police department, Kahler and Leaf both said their only communication was in regard to general policing policies. “We’re in the early stages of updating our policies and procedures,” Kahler said, adding that he contacted the sheriff to get ideas on updating these policies and procedures. At this point, according to the Barry Township Board minutes, Kik had just returned to work and was under the supervi- sion of Kahler and Martin. Leaf said he didn’t know that Kik had come back to work when he went to the township hall to discuss policies with Kahler. When he saw Kik, Leaf was quick to inform him of the reason of his visit to avoid arousing the suspicion of his friend. On Tuesday, more than a month after Kik’s suicide, the township’s newest full-time officer took the oath of office. The Barry Township Board is still looking to hire another officer. At a special meeting held June 22, the board voted to give Kahler and possibly another board member 90 days to hire “temporary law enforcement personnel.” After these 90 days are complete, Kahler said they will appoint a new police chief. “By then, we’ll know where we’re going,” Kahler said. “There’s formalities you’ve got to do.” Until then, Kahler said the board and the police department are looking forward to having their force running at full capacity again. “That’s Chris’ goal,” Kahler said. “To get our patrol cars out.” Four cars involved in highway accident Losses begin to mount in a re-enactment of a Civil War battle at Historic Charlton Park in 2008. Two-day Civil War muster returns this weekend A four-car accident Wednesday afternoon near the corner of Hanover and Shriner streets in Hastings was the second collision this week on that stretch of M-37 Highway. According to the Hastings Police Department, a northbound vehicle driven by Andrew Corwin, 30, from Holland, struck the rear end of a northbound 1996 Chrysler LHS, which had stopped to turn onto Shriner Street. After impact, the Chrysler spun into the southbound lanes where it was struck by an SUV and a minivan. The driver of the Chrysler and a 4-year-old female rear-seat passenger were transported to Pennock Hospital. A male passenger, who was in the front passenger seat of the Chrysler was airlifted to Sparrow Hospital. Drivers of both the mini-van and SUV were transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. The Hastings Fire Department also responded to the accident. (Photo by Casey Cheney) History comes alive in Barry County Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at Historic Charlton Park’s Civil War Muster, with hundreds of re-enactors depicting Confederate and Union infantry, cavalry and artillery units. Guests can be a part of the history of America with authentic battles on the field outside the village on terrain that allows visitors to see and understand the fierce battles between the Blue and Gray. Visitors can shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, watch a fashion show, see military demonstrations, participate in the country barn dance and enjoy the candle lantern tour in the evening. Everyone is encouraged to talk with the reenactors in their Civil War era clothing and see the authentic camp. The battles will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday at 9:45 p.m., guests can witness a night firing over the river, followed by a candle lantern tour at 10 p.m. Food vendors will be on site by the river. Admission to the entire event is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 5 to 12 years; children 4 and under will be admitted for free. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. For more information call 269-945-3775, visit www.charltonpark.org or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. Hastings Public Library announces schedule Thursday, July 16 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 — preschool story time, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18 — Anime Club, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, July 20 — board of directors meeting, 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 — toddler story time, 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21 — Summer reading program with Magician Jim Merrill, 2 p.m. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Mandating residential fire sprinklers would hurt low-income homeownership To the editor: Habitat for Humanity of Michigan is deeply concerned about a proposed new code requirement now before the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth that would force homeowners to buy and install fire sprinklers in all newly constructed single-family homes and townhouses. Habitat Michigan is not opposed to voluntary sprinklers. We support the right of any homeowner to choose to install a sprinkler system in their home. We do, however oppose a government mandate that compels installation of a fire sprinkler system into every newly constructed home. Habitat for Humanity has built 3,500 homes in Michigan, providing 15,000 individuals with decent affordable housing. Requiring sprinklers will add significant costs to new home construction. The Michigan Association of Home Builders estimates this would add $4,000 to $6,000 to the cost of construction for homes on municipal water and over $11,000 for homes on wells. Compare that to the cost of adding hardwired smoke alarms with a battery backup, which adds about $200 to $400 to the cost of construction. More than 93 percent of fatal fires in Michigan since 2000 occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. The problem is not homes without sprinklers. The problem is homes without working smoke alarms. Installing and maintaining smoke alarms is a proven and cost-effective way to reduce home fire fatalities Mandating fire suppression sprinklers would reduce the number of houses Habitat can build and the number of low-income families we can serve. If sprinklers are mandated, they will require annual maintenance. Lowincome homeowners would be disproportionately impacted by the system maintenance, service costs and annual inspection fees associated with sprinklers This proposed new code requirement is under discussion because fire sprinkler manufacturers were successful in getting it into the model International Residential Code. Now states must make the decision if homeowners should be forced to buy and install fire sprinklers in their new homes. So far, every state that has taken up the issue has rejected this mandate. It is important that Michigan follow suit and say no to this expensive and unnecessary mandate. Mandating sprinkler systems will raise the cost of newly constructed homes and set a major barrier in the way of those facing the greatest challenges in affording a home, which would harm the mission of Habitat for Humanity and negatively impact hundreds of Michigan families who want to share the American dream of owning their own home. Kenneth Bensen, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan Michigan still waiting for hope and change To the editor: Did you vote for Hope and a lot of Change? To the majority of American voters who decided that it was time to pull the lever for the presidential ticket of “Hope and Change,” how’s that “Hope and Change” going for you now? are you satisfied with your voting decision to begin in a new direction power in Washington? Are you satisfied with all the moves that have been made since Jan. 20? President Barack Obama has truly made a tremendous amount of executive decisions that have cost this country and will keep costing our country for many generations to come. I hope he hasn’t taken our country on too deep a path that we can’t get back in financial and world policy terms. I support a more conservative form when it comes to national defense, our military, governmental spending, and people in government voting for bills without reading and not totally understanding all the legislation. Then those same people who we voted for should quit taking us for granted and blowing us off if we ever want to talk or write to them about particular subjects. Voters get pushed aside when it comes to politics because all to often, the media and officials at all levels of government feel we are idiots and a waste of their time until election time rolls around again. Discount for vets, seniors should be more To the editor: Fair time is approaching, and every 4-H parent knows that by the end of the week, they will be broke. Times are tough, but that’s just the way it always goes. I was reading the upcoming fair flyer and noticed that Tuesday is Veterans and Senior Citizens Day. A generous 50-cent discount off the $3 senior admission fee – Wow. Who came up with that one? Fifty cents. Is that all our brave vets and respected seniors are worth? How about letting them in for free? Rebecca Brown, Freeport Others help driver’s ed class succeed To the editor: I just finished teaching another summer session of driver’s education for Delton Kellogg High School. I would personally like to thank the people of Hastings for their patience and help while my young people learned the basics of city driving. As you can well imagine, my 14- and 15year-old drivers were a bit nervous driving in “the city” for the first time. You were so patient as we angle parked downtown, turned right or left off of Green Street on to M-37, made rather interesting lane changes all over town, drove through the detour on Michigan Street, and practiced neighborhood driving up by your high school. You were all so helpful during my days of instruction up there and helped make my 2009 drivers ed class a success. Sincerely yours from the right seat Tom Byrum Driver’s ed. instructor Delton Kellogg High School Then, boy, do we rate and do they want to pander all over us. But we see through that. Here in Michigan, we have Gov. Granholm who feels it’s better to search for other options when it comes to “jobs for Michigan,” instead of trying to keep what we already have in place. When did our elected governor and legislature truly try to keep any businesses going other than the Big 3? When did they put in legislation to help the small to large businesses in Michigan keep operating? When was it their mantra to maintain all Michigan status quo businesses that have taxable jobs going instead of just blowing them off with regulations, business taxes, or whatever standard that they could come up with to make Michigan have one of the highest unemployment in the union? With Michigan having very little spending money, it’s taking its toll in a lot of areas. The state police has 100 troopers on layoff (but the state has the money somehow to build a new headquarters for them. Teachers are being laid off all over the state (but some school districts can’t spend enough on new buildings or other venues). Colleges keep raising tuition rates up every year (never do they stop building extracurricular venues). It’s time Michigan wakes up. We are near broke. Gov. Granholm, quit going around the world and look around Michigan at all the options this state could produce if you gave us the same tax breaks that you gave the film industry. Give anyone who wants to invest in Michigan a 40 percent tax break for three years and watch the old wagon train of gutsy inventors move in to take on the challenge of remaking this state's economy. Just think what would happen if this state could come up with another booming tourist industry like the Indian casinos have done in this state? Tell anyone who invests in Michigan (new citizen or status quo) that the state will help create a scholarship plan for their children. It’s time to spread the wealth throughout this state so if a current business owner expands a business the state will give him or her other tax benefits to boost taxable jobs. It’s time to get Michigan off the American employment. Michigan is not going to take it any longer, losing thousands of our American traditional solid jobs overseas. We are fed up with the idea of some bureaucrat saying that unemployment needs to go higher before things get better. This state needs the citizens to demand their governor to take action for Michigan only. Get down to the real business of creating a economic change and lowering this state’s unemployment to 10 percent. Then, get all the legislature together on the same page, working to bring this state some real solid private-sector jobs (not government) so we can get taxes flowing into the coffers again. So Granholm, how are you going to do it? This whole state, from Iron River down to Temperance/Covert up to Sault St. Marie through the Upper Peninsula is waiting for your answer. Don’t take too long before you decide. Stephen Jacobs, Hastings Michigan should invest stimulus money on its economic future Money is being thrown around Lansing under the guise of ‘stimulus’ as though we have an unlimited supply. Now Gov. Granholm wants to use some of the federal stimulus money to offset the growing deficit rather than looking for solutions to get spending under control. It’s business as usual; the same MO politicians continually use to scare taxpayers into supporting their cuts. Granholm recently announced her plans to close prisons, cut State Police, and this week she introduced a proposal to cut the Department of History, Arts and Libraries. When I asked State Rep. Brian Calley about the situation he said, “We shouldn’t use borrowed money for the short term rather than making necessary cuts; it just adds to the debt. We should use the stimulus money for infrastructure projects that will last for years or for programs that will reduce dependency on social services.” If you look up stimulus in Webster’s dictionary, it describes it as “something causing or regarded as causing a response.” It also defines it as “something that incites or rouses to action: incentive.” If Michigan is going to weather this economic downturn, then we need to direct most if not all of the federal monies to economic development projects while we still have the ability to make an impact with those funds. Our staff made calls to the state’s budget office trying to find out what this year’s total budget numbers might be, so we could give an estimate on how much all departments would have to cut to balance the budget. They told us they didn’t have the specific information due to how the funds come to the state, making it nearly impossible to estimate the impact on any one department. If you go on state’s Web site, it looks to be around $44 billion, and with budget deficits estimated at $1.5 billion, that accounts to approximately 2.9 percent of the estimated shortfall. So, let’s cut all departments by the 2.9 percent across the board until the economy is restored. According to former State Rep. Judy Emmons, when she was in the House, in 2002-2003, the budget was based on $38 billion — that’s $6 billion (remember a billion is 1,000 millions) more in just five years; you could call that runaway spending. Listening to recent reports of job losses, business and industry closings and public and private agencies feeling the financial pressure, it’s hard to believe the Obama administration’s stimulus package is working. Officials say the stimulus package hasn’t had enough time to work through the system. Yet, so many feel if the economy doesn’t show improvement soon, it will take billions more to make any measurable success. On Monday, Circuit Judge James Fisher was the featured speaker during the Hastings Rotary Club meeting. He discussed how the county’s court system is using community-based solutions to affect the system, rather than rushing to incarcerate violators, putting even more pressure on the system. He noted that Barry County’s court system was 12 percent under budget due to the courts’ cooperation and their solution-oriented processes. Barry County operates a local drug court, wrap-around program, home intensive care and home detention programs that deal with criminals and their specific problems, hopefully keeping them at home under profes- sional supervision rather than in state agencies. Judge Fisher reported that between 80 and 90 percent of violators complete one or more of the programs. He went on to say that due to their rate of collections, remaining fiscally sound with a strong and dedicated management team along with cooperative judges, the judicial system has been able to control costs while improving the overall system. On Monday, state officials reported that Michigan collected $120 million less in revenue in the past two months than it did the prior two months and with only three months to go in this year’s budget cycle, the state will be facing huge deficits. State government needs to take a lesson from what they’re doing here in Barry County, by controlling costs and putting solutionbased procedures in place. The governor has proposed using the state’s share of the stimulus package to prop up state programs, hoping the economy will improve sooner rather than later. That’s what they shouldn’t do. Yet, state governments across the country are planning to do much of the same — using federal stimulus dollars to support programs rather than deal with the issues, hoping to balance their budgets. What Michigan legislators should do now is reduce all departments, employees and programs equally by whatever percentage needed to balance the budget. If state government is serious about making a financial difference in the state’s economy, it must stop the “business as usual” mentality and adopt a solution-based process. State leaders should focus most, if not all, the stimulus money to truly ‘stimulate’ or increase the business sector. They need to put in place investment tax and job credits. The state should offer industrial investment tax relief along with programs putting off any tax increases to companies willing to expand and adding jobs. Then the stimulus money could be used to pay state and local governments for any deferred tax losses due to the new tax reduction programs. The state is already experiencing what can happen when they offer tax incentives like they’ve done with the film industry, spending millions throughout the state and providing new jobs. Now state leaders need to concentrate on finding other segments of business and industry willing to expand here. Experts report that between mid-2000 and next summer, Michigan is expected to have lost close to a million jobs. That’s one-fifth of the workforce. It’s time we invest in our future by stimulating the business machine that fuels our existence. We need a new direction, a renewed optimism, to fuel the expansion of a stronger Michigan. We’ve debated what the next industry is going to be, where it might locate and when it might start with little or no success. Now it’s time for the citizens of this state to say, “Enough. We’ve tried it your way and it’s not working – it’s time to go in a different direction.” We need to fuel our business and industrial engines; looking back in history it is the only thing that has really ever worked. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics CEOs should try living on low income To the editor: The CEO’s don’t live on low income – probably never did live in an old leaking house and not be able to send the kids to school. I lived quite good on low income because I didn’t buy tobacco, beer, snacks, and all these unnecessary things that we like. Yes, our kids liked pop. But, they only got pop on special occasions. I could sew and make our girls clothes. Yes we need the middle class people; they have been to college and they also run our stuff at church and the businesses around Community benefits from teamwork To the editor: It is great knowing that our historic library building will be preserved and that it will continue serving the people of Barry County for generations to come as it has for the past 80 years. Congratulations to the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Commissioners who have agreed to an exchange of property making this possible. When the city and the county work together as a team, the community is best served, and we all prosper. I am proud to be a resident of this fine community. Ken Miller Hastings town. Without the trained people, what would happen? Most of the educated people are not on unemployment and not on low income. Doctors, attorneys and some others are still working. Hospitals and other places will have to cut back. Whew what is our kid’s future? Lorene Field, Nashville Sewer system hook up should be optional To the editor: Carlton and Hastings townships are trying to put in a sewage system at Leach and Middle lakes which is just fine for those who want it or need it, but for the rest of us who do not want it or simply cannot afford it, it stinks. I say if they do put it in, fine, but let those who want it sign up for it. For those of us who don’t want it, leave us alone and don’t try to push it down our throats. Donald W. Van Zandt Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — Page 5 Rutland Board prepares to renew library agreement by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its July 8 meeting, the Rutland Charter Township Board passed a motion to prepare to renew one of the two agreements between the Hastings Public Library and the entities governing it, including the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings charter townships. According to the motion, a representative of the board will suggest to the other governing entities that they too will take steps to operate under the agreement the board plans to renew, which is to be retitled the Joint Library Board Agreement and Service Contract. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr explained after the meeting that while the Joint Library Board Agreement and Service Contract will contain the same information as the second agreement, including policies regarding the library’s board and the millage rate of 1.6 mills that Rutland and Hastings charter townships previously instituted for the library, it would be more detailed than the other agreement and would allow Rutland Charter Township to consolidate its documents pertaining to the library. Carr explained that the primary difference between the two agreements would be that the Joint Library Board Agreement and Service Contract would acknowledge the Headlee Amendment as it pertains to the millage rates for the library. The other agreement does not specifically address the Headlee Amendment, he said. Approved by voters in 1978 as an amendment to the state constitution, the Headlee Amendment refers to provisions added to the constitution that, among other things, place limitations on broadening tax bases. According to the amendment, if a tax base is increased, any millage rates associated with the increased tax base must be reduced so that they yield no more tax revenue than that which could have been collected under the original base. In other business, the board voted to reappoint Larry Haywood and Bev Warren to the township’s planning commission. The board also voted to reappoint Haywood and to appoint Marlin Walters to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals. Haywood, Warren and Walters will each be entitled to serve three-year terms, said Carr. Also at the meeting, the board and attendees discussed an appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal made by Algonquin Lake resident Gregory Thompson which challenges certain aspects of the special assessment district created to control weeds at the lake. In a Sept. 11, 2008, letter to the Rutland Charter Township Board, Thompson stated that he approved of the creation of a special assessment district to control weeds at the lake, but added that among other things, he does not agree with the way in which lakefront properties are currently assessed at a rate of two-thirds more than those properties within the district not located on the lake. “A 1 to .33 ratio is a substantially and an unreasonably disproportionate assessment,” Thompson stated in the letter. In an interview after the meeting, Rutland Charter Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne explained that properties with homes and frontage on the lake are assessed approximately $240 annually, while unimproved properties within the district but not on the lake are assessed approximately $80 annually. During the meeting, Pat Sharpe, a representative of the Algonquin Lake Association, said that differences between assessments for lakefront and non-lakefront properties are not uncommon. “With weed assessments, it’s always ... in a tiered charge,” he explained. “That’s the way we set ours up, probably 18, 20 years ago ... That’s always been the way special assessments have been.” Hawthorne said that as a result of Thompson’s filing with the tribunal, the township has paid approximately $1,800 in legal fees to Craig Rolfe, attorney for the township, to defend the district. “We paid for it out of (our) general fund, ... but the weed assessment will have to pay us back,” she said. Sharpe explained that because those legal fees must be paid with money collected through the district, he will likely meet with Professional Lake Management — the company that provides weed control for the lake — and attend the October meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board to present the board with what changes, if any, would have to be made to the district to compensate for the legal expenses. Options mentioned by Sharpe include the treatment of less weeds and increased assessments. Cuts mean no middle, high school librarians for Hastings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When students return to Hastings middle and high schools this fall, they will find the libraries at those schools closed to them unless they are visiting with a class. “We eliminated two half-time librarian positions — one at the middle school and one at the high school,” explained Hastings Area Schools Financial Director Barb Hunt. Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee explained that the elimination of the librarians at the two schools was not immediately apparent to someone perusing the budget because the board laid-off lower seniority staff and reassigned the librarians and other staff to fill the vacancies within the district. He estimated that the layoffs and reassignment of secondary library staff will save the district $125,000 to $130,000 during the 2009-10 fiscal year. Hunt explained that last year the secondary librarians, Charmaine Henke and Kristen Laubaugh worked half-time at the high school and middle school, respectively, and shared a librarian post at the elementary level. Assistant Superintendent Mary Vleik said that for the 2009-10 school year, Henke has been reassigned to work as the librarian at both Star and Southeastern elementary schools and Laubaugh is currently assigned to teach kindergarten at Southeastern and Star. In June, the Hastings Board of Education approved the district’s financial plan for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The plan included a $315,668, or 2 percent, reduction in expenditures, reducing its proposed expenditures from $16,297,732 estimated for the 2008-09 school year to $15,982,064 for the 2009-10 school year. Hunt said that some of the biggest cuts in the district expense budget were basic programs salaries ($116,491), added needs ($69,510), instructional staff services ($68,092), school administration salaries ($91,701) and maintenance and operations supplies ($100,200). “Staff is where we’ve made the biggest cuts,” said Hunt, who noted that there would be fewer paraprofessionals to help in classrooms this year, less maintenance workers, one less school administrator and administrative secretary and elimination the school liaison officer. When asked, Hunt and Vliek said despite the staffing and other budget cuts, students shouldn’t notice many other changes when they return to school. “We’ll have fewer classrooms because we have fewer students, but class sizes will pretty much stay the same as they were last year,” said Vliek. “We’ll have one less fifth grade class at Central Elementary this year. We’ll be down to two for that grade, but we’ll be adding another class in lower elementary because that population is bigger. We make those types of adjustments every year.” Hunt added that while the budget for technology supplies was reduced by $133,349 that means no new computers for the 2009-10 school year and the $153,653 reduction in basic programs supplies means no new textbooks and a reduction is supply accounts. “Basically, the schools will make do with their current textbooks. And, each principal has a supply budget for their school. They determine how the money for supplies is going to be budgeted within their school. The money is typically used for printer ink, pencils, paper, books and so on,” said Hunt, who added. “We’re still going to be offering metals shop at the high school although the funds for it have been cut.” Vliek, Satterlee, and Hunt all said that while there are no librarians at the middle and high schools, students will still have access to the libraries. “The libraries aren’t going to be closed and mothballed,” said Satterlee. “The facilities are still going to be there and be utilized by students who will have access to them through their classes. Teachers can take their classes down to the library and make use of the computers and other resources.” Delton, TK schools to share food services director by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education agreed to hire the Delton Kellogg Schools Food Services Director Alan Walker half-time for TK for the 2009/10 school year. Walker will be paid $29,500 by TK for his service to the district during the year. Delton Kellogg will pay the $29,500 plus salary to cover the cost of the Delton summer program. At the July 13 Delton Kellogg Board of Education’s meeting, Superintendent Cynthia Vujea said that when additional costs such as retirement benefits and insurance fees are accounted for, the partnership between the two districts translates into Delton Kellogg paying a total of $52,155 toward Walker’s total salary, instead of the $97,478 it previously paid. Thornapple Kellogg Finance Director Chris Marcy praised the experience of Walker, who has been food service director at Delton for two years. Before that, he worked with Chartwells, a food services contractor, where he was food service director for two neighboring districts. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider praised the quality of the TK food service staff for helping make this decision possible. Walker will work alternate days in each district and will be available for telephone consultations. He lives between the school districts and said he is looking forward to serving as director. Thornapple Kellogg Board President Don Haney said, “This is a creative solution. I commend the administration for cost-savings.” In other business, the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education: • Approved the hiring of Michael Birely as the new principal of the middle school. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Calvin College, with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He also holds master’s degrees in education from Aquinas College CIVIL WAR MUSTER SATURDAY, JULY 18TH 8AM TO 10PM SUNDAY, JULY 19TH 8AM TO 3:30PM CHARLTON PARK - HASTINGS, MI PUBLIC ADMISSION – Adults $6 Children $3 age 5-12 Running Tacticals, Parlor Games, Fashion Show, Artillery & Cavalry Demonstrations, A BATTLE (North vs South), Night Cannon Firing, and much more. UPCOMING EVENTS: County Wide Yard Sale/Swap Meet/flee Market - July 25th Antique Outboard Motor & Flea Market - July 25th Long Bow Invitational - August 7th, 8th & 9th 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 07524745 Village, Museum & Recreation Area and educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Birely was a science teacher at Kenowa Hills Middle School until 2005 and was an assistant principal at Sparta Middle School from July 2005 until the present. He is married with two daughters. The family has already put their home in Belmont up for sale. Birely told the board, “I am really looking forward to being in the district. I appreciate the opportunity to be here.” Rider praised Birely for being the best candidate and for being “an outstanding fit for us.” Rider said he believes that Birely will work well with staff, students and parents. • Approved the hiring of Amy Renouf as speech and language pathologist, replacing the retiring Curt Johnson. • Approved the purchase of audio visual systems for McFall Elementary, Page Elementary and the new high school wing. The funds of almost $1 million to purchase and install the systems come from the technology portion of the 2007 capitol projects funds. • Praised the teamwork shown by members of the 1600-meter-relay state championship track team, Stephanie Betcher, Cassandra Holwerda, Hana Hunt and Emma Ordway. Betcher, Hunt and Ordway were praised for being exceptional role models in the classroom and on the track. Holwerda was not able to attend but will also receive a commendation from the board. • Was reminded by Rider about the Barry County Fair and the many TK students participating in it from July 18 to 25. • Heard from Rider that construction at McFall Elementary and the high school is ahead of schedule and that summer school began July 13 and, at about 120 students, is down from last year, probably due to the economy, Rider noted. • Was told by Rider and Marcy that negotiations are continuing with the support personnel and teaching staff. Rider said he is “cautiously optimistic” that there will be a positive result. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Monday, Aug. 10, in room 1616 of the middle school at 7 p.m. Staff Writer Bannon Backhus contributed to this article. Small business is the answer Small businesses have continued to add jobs over the past 10 years when big businesses have shrunk their presence in Michigan and the United States. Many people are surprised to learn that even in the face of the global economic meltdown; small businesses have generated a net increase in jobs here in Michigan and around the country. It does not surprise me in the least. I have spent my whole career working with hundreds of small businesses. They were my main inspiration for running for this office in the first place. This state is full of entrepreneurs with great ideas and strong work ethics. If given a chance, they will be part of the solution. With all the talk of more drastic restructuring of the Michigan tax system, there will come increased uncertainty in the business community. That is the last thing we need right now. Instead, we should make simple, well-defined improvements that are easily measurable and already tested. When the state business tax code was rewritten in 2007, there was a dire need for a small business advocate at the table. That was the role I took, though I knew such efforts would come with great political risk. To improve the climate for more small businesses in 2009, I would like to build on two of the primary contributions I made to the existing tax code: the filing threshold and the Small Business Credit. Currently, businesses with annual sales under $350,000 do not have to file a Michigan Business Tax (MBT) return. There are tens of thousands of such businesses in this state, many of them startups. Thankfully, not a single one of them has any MBT liability. That filing threshold should be increased to $1 million. We know these guys are committed to Michigan, and we know that they are willing to create jobs here. This is a common-sense improvement. The Small Business Credit applies to businesses that exceed the filing threshold but are still pretty small. In this area, I simply built upon the best part of the previous tax code by allowing more businesses to qualify for the credit and dropping the rate. Under this new expanded qualification criteria, about 50,000 businesses get the Small Business Tax Credit — and each of them saw at least a 10 percent reduction in tax liability from the previous tax code. Also, all of these businesses are exempt from the surcharge. This area of the tax code clearly works for those who qualify. I am proposing that we eliminate the owner-income and profit-disqualifying factors and simply use a sales disqualifier at $20 million. This simple, common-sense improvement would guarantee that most Michigan businesses would qualify for the credit and exempt them from the surcharge. These proposals are simple, tested and well-defined. They seek only to build upon the areas that work. And as for the nay-sayers who contend that the state cannot afford to give up the revenue being paid by these small businesses, I say, “look at the employment performance of small businesses.” Jobs are the answer to most of our problems today. Improving the environment in which small businesses can operate is our best bet right now. Getting a job is better than any social program government ever invented. ‘Fight’ for gun rights march is today by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern Today, July 16, a town-hall-style meeting will take place at Burnham Brook Community Center in Battle Creek from 6 to 9 p.m. This meeting is one of many that have taken place and continue to take place in Michigan and across the nation in the name of the Second Amendment. Skip Coryell, formerly of Hastings and founder of this Second Amendment March, will speak at the meeting. According to the Web site, www.secondamendmentmarch.org, the movement intends “to galvanize the courage and resolve of Americans; to petition our elected officials against establishing anti-gun legislation; and to remind America that the Second Amendment is necessary to maintain our right to self defense.” Brian Jeffs, the state coordinator for Michigan, said Coryell first began organizing the march in the spring. Since Coryell is from Michigan, it was the first state to become part of the movement. Since then, Jeffs said School Supplies Baby Care backpacks pencils notebooks folders pens crayons colored markers colored pencils pencil box scissors glue sticks Personal Care deodorant feminine products toothbrush toothpaste dental floss mouth wash shave cream razors bar soap shampoo/conditioner vitamins band-aids lotion hairbrush/combs diapers wipes lotions shampoo pull-ups Q-tips cotton balls Household Care toilet paper hand soap dish soap kleenex cleaning products paper towels tin foil napkins paper plates paper cups storage/sandwich bags garbage bags Laundry Care laundry detergent dryer sheets bleach fabric softener stain remover Items will be divided and distributed by the Fresh Food Initiative and Food Pantries throughout Barry County. School supplies will be distributed by the Barry County United Way backpack program. 77536559 they’ve had about 17 states join in. “It’s really been picking up in the last month,” Jeffs said. He said their plan is to get all 50 states involved and hold a peaceful rally in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2010, the 235th anniversary of the Lexington and Concord battle in the American Revolutionary War. Jeffs said they chose this date because it started the Revolution and it consisted of militia men gathering up their arms and fighting against the British to protect their freedom. He said this battle echoes the core belief of the Second Amendment March. In addition to the march on Washington, D.C., Jeffs said rallies will take place across the nation in the weeks and months preceding, including a rally in Lansing the week before. Jeffs said the reason he and those involved are planning this historic march is simple: “I’m just passionate about the Second Amendment,” he said. “The Second Amendment protects all the other rights in the Constitution.” �Page 6 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings City council finalizes real estate exchange with Barry County by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings City Council, with council member Don Tubbs abstaining, unanimously approved an amended real estate exchange agreement between the city and Barry County. Last month, the council gave “tentative approval to the land swap concept subject to formal approval by the county board and the resolution of issues identified by the city attorney,” with the county. The swap would give the county possession of the former Hastings Public Library building located at 121 S. Church St. In return, the city gets six vacant lots, located south and west of the Friend of the Court building and west of the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast in the city’s planned urban development (PUD). City attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the amendments were, “relatively minor.” “After we discussed this at council meeting last time, the provisions we discussed were incorporated into the agreement that was given to you,” she said. “In essence indicating that the title will come from Advantage Title and that, basically, the fair market value will be based on the records of the Hastings assessor office, and, excluding any indemnity for acts that are gross negligence or willful mis- Worship Together… 77536565 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 19 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Cedar Creek. Friday - 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Monday - 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Barry County Christian School. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 conduct, as requested. “As we have been working on obtaining some information from the surveys, there’s a couple other things that have come to light,” she added. “There is a six-foot gap in what’s called Lot 721, on a county survey that appears to be based on a scrivener’s error. What I mean by that, basically, is a writing error that was done at the turn of the century. At that time, obviously, things were done by hand, and there was a portion of a description that was left out that was included in the original. So, basically what the county has agreed to do is correct that so we included language in here addressing that. We also found a sixinch gap in what was Lot 723. The county has generously said that they will be correcting that as well.” Fekkes also noted that there is an abandoned alley along one of the property lines and beneath it an old sewer culvert. However, a dye test performed by the city’s department of public service indicated that the line was a dead end and does not distribute and sewer or water in the city, so there would be no issues. With regard to the library property, Fekkes noted that the city was not including the four parking spaces immediately north of the former library building in the swap. “So, basically, all of the little defects we found are addressed in the agreement or we’ve proposed this additional language to be included in the agreement, so we can address those properly,” she said. “Finally, there is one other issue that arose from the survey from the county... there is a slight encroachment from the overhang from Mr. Tubbs’ garage that goes on to one of the parcels, which, when we become the owner we can add a couple lines that permits that encroachment... We didn’t feel that we needed to address that issue because we could address that with the owner separately.” Before the vote, Tubbs stated that the encroachment was his reason for abstaining. Fekkes said the city had not received the final survey for the library property and therefore language in the agreement stating that both parties realize that some descriptions may need to be modified because the agreement was drawn up without the benefit of a survey. In other business, the council: • Approved spending $21,332 to repair a generator used by both the Hastings water and waste water treatment facilities. • Approved a request from Nancy Goodin, a representative from Hastings City Bank, to allow them to conduct a two-week fundraising event Monday, Aug. 10 to Monday, Aug. 24. The event would allow individuals to honor friends or family members touched by cancer by decorating a block of the sidewalk with chalk for a requested $5 donation to the American Cancer Society. • Approved a request from the Friends of the Hastings Public Library to hold its ninth annual duck race in Tyden Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, during Summerfest. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area Church Softball League to hold a tournament at the Fish Hatchery Park ball field from 7 a.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. • Approved a request from Joanne Barnard to allow the Thornapple River Watershed Council to hold its 14th annual Thornapple River Clean-Up in Tyden Park from 7:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. • Approved, by a 6-1 vote, a request from Hastings Mutual to allow dogs, specifically Zeke the Wonder Dog and Friends, in Fish Hatchery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, as part of its company picnic. After the vote, council member Don Bowers, who cast the dissenting vote said, “Now I’ll tell you what you’ve done. You’ve opened the door for other people to take dogs down there any time they want.” City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that to have dogs in the park without prior permission from the council was a violation of the city’s parks code and that the policy is enforced by the police and parks staff. • Approved a motion, as recommended by the city planning commission to amend the Joint Future Land Use Plan to formally include Carlton Township in it and change language to more accurately reflect the area for service around Leach and Middle lakes under the limited service agreement. • Held a second reading an ordinance regarding the schedule of parking violations and penalties and an accompanying resolution establishing the violations and fines. “This ordinance just modifies the code to set the fines via resolution as opposed to amending the ordinance itself,” said Mansfield. “There was one change. One of the $15 amounts in the far right column was listed as $10 ... but we’ve changed them to all be consistent with the $5, $10, $15 scale.” • Awarded the following bids: The 2009-10 tree trimming contract to Hometown Tree Service for an amount not to exceed $30,150 ($190 per removal); the 2009 street line painting contract for an estimated $22,199 to PK Contracting Inc.; and to Aggregate Industries for modified crushed gravel at an estimated cost of $16,920 ($11.28 per ton delivered). • Approved a resolution recognizing the Thornapple Players as a community nonprofit organization, in order to allow the troupe to obtain as charitable gaming license. Area Obituaries Bill Mullins Thomas Wayne Leslie HASTINGS - Bill Mullins, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 peacefully at home. Bill was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Michigan in 1955. Bill served his country in the United States Army from 1949 to 1954. He earned a degree from the National Radio Institute in 1958, working as a repair technician for many years which he loved doing. He also worked for Grand Trunk Railroad , working on steam engines. Bill also worked for Hastings Manufacturing and retired after 26 years of service. Bill is survived by his children, Renee Patton, Ken (Theresa) Mullins, Dennis Mullins, Scott (Sandy) Mullins; six grandchildren and five great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Arthra (Coda) Mullins, four brothers and one sister. Memorial contributions can be made to Homes For Our Troops, www.homesforourtroops.org or 866 7 - troops. Burial with full military honors were held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Thomas Wayne Leslie passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Tom was born on March 16, 1943 in Detroit, the son of Roland and Myrtle (Langdon) Leslie. Tom was raised in Middleton. He was a graduate of Fulton High School in Middleton, class of 1961. In 1964 Tom married the love of his life Audrey Erridge and moved to the Hastings area shortly thereafter, where they have lived happily ever since and raised two children. For years, Tom worked as an X-ray Technician at Pennock Hospital, and then as an international wire salesman for Bekaert. Since his time at Bekaert he has enjoyed working at local golf courses and most recently J-Ad Graphics. Tom enjoyed many activities such as swimming and cleaning his pool, going on tours of many of the state’s most beautiful and most difficult golf courses, taking all of his friends’ money in a game of cards as well as a game of golf, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years Audrey (Erridge) Leslie; his two children, Shannon Leslie of Grandville, and Ryan (Jamie) Leslie of Hastings; a grandson, Jaxon Leslie; grandbaby due in August and two granddogs, Bosley and Bella Leslie all of Hastings; three brothers, Richard (Marilyn) of Coldwater, Larry (Mildred) of Grainger Indiana, and Donald Sr. (Deanna) of Saranac; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his family, Tom had many friends including poker buddies, golfing friends, and his extended family at J-Ad Graphics. Following his wishes, Tom’s body was donated to Michigan State University to assist in Cancer research so that we can find a cure for this currently incurable disease that is affecting so many people’s lives. His remains will then be cremated and returned to Hastings. Arrangements for Tom’s memorial service are still being made and will be announced as soon as they are complete. Patricia A. Porteous UPPER LAKE, CA - A memorial service for Patricia A. Porteous (Stager) of Upper Lake, CA will be held at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. The family will be at the funeral home one hour before the service to meet with family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Rock Doc Globalization is not so new by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I was throwing sticks for my dog into the Snake River Sunday evening, watching a fully loaded ocean-going barge on the slackwater of the river. The barges move mountains of goods all around the Pacific Rim, including from my part of the inland Pacific Northwest to Asia. This year, it has looked to me like the intensity of barge traffic is down, due, I assume, to the global recession. I sometimes swim in the Snake River, in early August when the water gets briefly above freezing, and as a swimmer I don’t much appreciate the mega-waves the barges make. The whole watery world shifts in three dimensions around a swimmer, and it gives me a dose of vertigo — not a comfortable feeling a quarter-mile from shore. Globalization has its costs, you could say, to us old-lady swimmers. The ocean-going barges come to where I live — about 300 miles from the ocean — only because of a whole network of dams and locks built by the federal government over several decades. The dams are controversial, mostly because they significantly stress the salmon and steelhead that move up and down the rivers in their reproductive cycles. Still, because of the upside of the economical shipping traffic and the large volumes of cheap and carbon-free electricity the dams generate, I think they’ll be around a good bit longer than my dog and I. As I see it, the dams are one small aspect of globalization, and we will not retreat from them anytime soon. Here’s the longer-term view that helps me keep some perspective on such matters as I watch the barges or am engulfed by their tsunami-like waves as a swimmer. Globalization is not actually a human invention at all. Mother Nature set up an experiment based on globalization, uniting Asia and North America with firm and dry land between them, off and on throughout the long-lasting Ice Age. The land bridge only disappeared, in fact, a few thousand years ago. That’s not long ago to a geologist like myself, and the natural experiment resulted in a number of different plants and animals making their way from Asia to North America. Mother Nature, if you will, did a lot of one-way shipping from Asia to us, and the changes brought by this natural globalization were more profound than our economic globalization of recent years. (Scientists don’t know why the natural shipping was so strongly one-way, sad to say.) Just to cite one example, the fossil record makes it pretty clear the brown bear walked across the land bridge from Asia into Alaska. It then spread down the coast of North America. The inland grizzly bear arose from it, meaning the grizzly is a cousin to the brown bear, and the polar bear appeared in the Arctic as a cousin to them both. If the land bridge hadn’t forced globalization onto North America, we’d be short of the three bears we know and value. Globalization has its benefits, you could say. Still, I have no doubt the arrival of the three bears on the ecological scene was plenty difficult for the animals that had earlier occupied many lands without them. The Asian invaders changed the food web, just one example of the dynamic processes to which Mother Nature is always committed — even at the cost of earlier species and ecological relationships. Dozens of other plants and animals made the same basic journey as the brown bear, coming to us from Asia, courtesy of natural globalization of the late Ice Age. The grayheaded chickadee is one, the blackfish another. The jury is still out, but the evidence sug- ROCK DOC, continued page 9 �Social News Winegar-Katje Richard and Shelley Winegar of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Joy Winegar to Christopher Jay Katje, son of Russell Katje of Portage and Pamela Katje of Hastings. The bride elect is a 2006 graduate of Hastings High School and she is currently earning a degree in secondary education with an emphasis in English from Grand Valley State University. The groom elect is a 2005 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed as a manager at Olga’s Kitchen. An August 2009 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — Page 7 Newborn Babies BOY, Fisher Michael Bible, born at Spectrum Hospital on June 11, 2009 to Sarah and Rusty Bible of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by brothers Cooper and Race. BOY, Landon Donald, born at Pennock Hospital on June 30, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. to Ashley Lynch and Jason Griffin of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Audrey Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2009 at 10:16 a.m. to Melissa and Daniel Fisher of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Ember Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2009 at 7:02 p.m. to Adam and Sunshine Twiss of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Odin Kingston, born at Pennock Hospital on June 30, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. to Michael and Cristin Laster of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Samuel Alexander, born at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2009 at 7:58 a.m. to Charles and Janice Mead of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Fira Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on June 26, 2009 at 4:58 a.m. to Paige Cutler and Michael Gunderson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Trenidee Dawn, born at Pennock Hospital on July 2, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. to Kara Snider of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Allison Kay, born at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2009 at 9:11 a.m. to Monica and Jason Wolowicz of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on June 26, 2009 at 8:57 a.m. to Janice Ross and Eric Stora of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Adriana Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on July 2, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. to Brandy Kruger of Saranac. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hanna Joy, born at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2009 to Christina Hayward and Benjamin Snow of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. BOY, Chance Jeffrey, born at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. to Katrina and Greg Gordon of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kloe Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on July 4, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. to Nicole and Peter Hough of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Damon Blanchard, born at Pennock Hospital on July 7, 2009 at 6:07 p.m. to Tami Stevens and Mike Eberly of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Elliott Jaymes, born at Pennock Hospital on June 28, 2009 at 7:33 p.m. to Meagan Parks and Nick Huffman of Freeport/Grand Rapids. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22.25 inches long. BOY, Brogen Chase, born at Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2009 at 6:15 a.m. to Kimberly Lawhead and Chase Adamczak of Grand Rapids. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Warren Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 2009 at 8:54 p.m. to Mike and Angie Williams of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. PUBLIC LAND AUCTION Bowermans to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The Barry & Ionia County Treasurers will be offering tax reverted real estate at public Auction on July 21, 2009. The Auction will be held at Barry County Courts and Law Building; Community Room, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI Theron and Maryanne Bowerman will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on July 26. They were united in marriage on July 3, 1959 at Middleville Methodist Church. Their children include Rick and Lorie Bowerman of Middleville, Mich., Jim and Tammy Cole of Hudsonville, Mich. They have six grandchildren. There will be a celebration hosted by their children on Sunday, July 26 at American Legion #305, Caledonia, Mich. from 1 to 3 p.m. No gifts, please. To send them a card, please mail to 1631 Manitou Ln., Middleville, MI 49333. Registration at 11:00am, Auction at 12:00pm Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. In Loving Memory of… Patty Schondelmayer July 11, 1995 Visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are available at your local County Treasurers Office. 77535426 If you are looking to purchase your first home, now is a great time! We thank God for each moment we spent with you. Ask me how you can qualify for up to $8,000 Tax Credit. Dianna, Sandy, Susan & Julie Let 28 years of experience work for you! MITCH POLL 77536626 269-838-7252 mjpoll@grar.com Chase-Thelen Kurt and Dena Chase of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Christine Chase, to Kyle Andrew Thelen, the son of Phil and Jan Thelen of Portland. Both Abby and Kyle are graduates of Lakewood High School. Abby also is a graduate of Western Michigan University as of December 2008, receiving a bachelor degree in elementary education. Kyle is employed with Sysco Foods of Grand Rapids. An August 22, 2009 wedding is being planned at Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. The couple’s new residence will be Maple St., Lake Odessa. Associate Broker Cabinets Plus 5 generations of Hewitts and Henneys Great Great Grandpa LaVern, Great Great Grandma Leola (Henney) Hewitt, Great Grandpa Ken, Mom Chelsea, Grandpa Trac and Remington Horstman. FREE PROFESSIONAL IN-HOME ESTIAMTES Cabinets Plus is a local cabinet manufacture. Employing local people since 1990. v Kitchen cabinets • Bathroom vanities v Entertainment centers v Kitchen island • Countertops Realty Inc. 07524919 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 269-945-0514 “Your Real Estate Connection” ® The Oak • Ash • Aromatic Cedar • Hickory • Wormy Maple Distressed in any color you like. 1-269-945-9300 Custom millwork service available BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN “ S t r etchi n g ” PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the STONEY POINT DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-2 benefitted by the proposed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $39,525. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. Hastings • Collision • Auto Repair • Service NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: THISS AUTO “Your repair dollars go further at” • Lube, Oil & Filter Up to 5 Qts. of Oil • Includes Tire Rotation • Visual Brake Inspection • Laser Wheel Alignment from $29.00 $39.00 • Air Conditioning Body • Frame • Mechanical • Includes Performance Test $$” • Evac. & Recharge E V A “S • Leak Check from $49.00 + materials • Brakes • Frt or Rear from $49.00 77528605 BARRY TOWNSHIP 77536650 + parts By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77536613 Satisfaction Guaranteed! PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, within the Township, on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Barry Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Barry Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Clerk. 77536480 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705, 155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-517 77536678 06694632 �Page 8, Thursday July 16, 2009 - The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Ionia Free Fair opens today and runs through July 25. The parade will be on July 18. Depot Day is coming next week, July 25. The focus this year will be on the medical profession. Doctors past and present are invited as well as family members of those no longer living. Each year, one of the highlights of the day is to honor one business or profession with a tribute that will be in print, free to visitors, and unveiling of a framed display of photos and mementos. Others features of the day will be awarding of the Janie Rodriguez Award. Nominees were submitted weeks ago, and a committee of past recipients make the choice each year. After there will be dancing and singing for free entertainment on the stage. A tent will provide needed shade and food will be available on the grounds. Boy Scouts assist with parking. The 89th Rush family reunion was held at the village park Sunday with 28 present. Several came from the family of Allen Rush of Port Huron. He was a younger brother of Lewis Rush. Other cousins from this area attended. Old maps state that Elisha Rush settled in Odessa Township in 1852. He was truly a pioneer. The Alethian 54th chicken barbecue was held Friday with beautiful weather. A steady stream of customers came through the doors to pick up meals to take home. The crowd arrived early to eat on the premises. Ed and Bonnie Leak were champion ticket sellers. They had orders for 70 meals. In the early days workers washed plates and silverware as fast as they were used for cus- 77536610 tomers who came later. Back then, all meals were consumed at tables set on the lawn. Some years an outdoor art show was held along with the dinner. Tomatoes were in season in August, so diners had sliced tomatoes. The first barbecue was in 1956 when Duward Strong was Alethian president. Don Eppleheimer, township Extension agent and an Alethian, took a class on barbecuing so he instructed the other men. Using disposable tableware has cut down on much of the labor, and having High’s Barbecue Service gives the sponsor a much greater profit than the old way because the High unit is enclosed and uses about one-third the amount of charcoal than was used in the open pits. It is a successful venture each year. The Lake Odessa Fair parade Wednesday evening was a big success with lots of entries and plenty of spectators. The portable bleachers from the fair were hauled to the corner of Fourth and First streets to accommodate dozens of spectators. All along Fourth Avenue, the streets were lined with viewers. People used church steps, lawn chairs and the curbs for seats. If one was fortunate enough to be beside one of the new lamp posts, he could hear an announcer detailing every entry. Obviously the oral review was coming from the Page Building. It is quite an experience to hear the lamp post talking to you. The announcer listed who had the entry and what it was. Several people in the parade were in costume giving examples of their martial arts. There was a group of llamas from Brown Certified Financial Planning Randy Teegardin, CFP.® farm. Several churches had floats depicting their summer Bible school themes. Grand Marshal Laurel Garlinger was riding in a sporty convertible driven by her niece Nancy Matteson who works at Schanskis of Ionia, which provided the car. The VFW again had its float with several post and auxiliary members aboard. Many fire engines showed up but less farm equipment than usual. The parade was very timely with entries close together and no gaps once the first segment passed. It takes lots of organization by Janet Thomas and her helpers to get each group aligned on side streets so they can feed into the line in sequence. The fireworks on Sunday night were a big blast. The show went on and on with one colorful display after another finishing with a big crescendo of sound and light at the finale. The colorful burst of light and sound filled the night sky starting about 10 p.m. at the close of the demolition derby. The depot/freight house draws plenty of spectators for a close view. Johnson Street/Lane had its share also with no obstructions between the show and the viewers. This year’s fair was a bit different with no money coming from the state for premiums, so there was no horse racing and no money for the purses. No money was given for prizes in open class, but a long line of contributors provided funds for cash premiums in 4-H exhibitors. The show barn had a clever set of pets for a petting zoo, with many tiny animals for touching including kittens, chicks, ducklings, a goat kid and a lamb. On Monday, the first semi-truck load of green beans arrived at Twin City Foods to start the 2009 season. From now until September, there will be far more traffic into town with big units hauling the vegetables from Indiana and, later in the season, from Michigan. Along with this comes a steady line of smaller trucks hauling bean clippings to nearby farms to be used as compost/fertilizer on local fields. NOTICE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The July 2009 Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 9:00 A.M. to correct clerical errors, approve Principal Residence Exemptions not timely filed and take any other action allowed by statute. Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Investment opportunities include non deposit investments which are: Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value Cheryl L. Hartwell, Supervisor 77536640 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on July 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Jackie L. Timmerman City Assessor 77536619 The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm to review poverty or hardship requests and to review and correct any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact on assessments where such errors or mistakes are certified by the township supervisor or assessor. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or those requesting hardship forms should contact the Clerk seven days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 (269) 758-4003. Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 14, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 07523870 Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Robin Davis, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 130131 Irving Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9504. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at 248.593.1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536624 File # 274131F01 77536646 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS LEGAL NOTICES SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE July 2009 - April 2010 Monday July 27, 2009 Monday August 24, 2009 Monday September 28, 2009 Monday October 26, 2009 Monday November 23, 2009 Monday December 28, 2009 Monday January 25, 2010 Monday February 22, 2010 Monday March 22, 2010 Monday April 26, 2010 PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967), Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 2009-2010 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the second Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Location and dates as follows: MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 155 E. ORCHARD ROAD, DELTON, MI ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1:00 PM THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, PUBLIC ACT 268 OF 1976, AS AMENDED. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Christopher Banash and Martha S. Reyff-Banash, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 137 Leach Lake Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9506. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536667 File # 274926F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Bagley AKA David Bagley and Connie L. Bagley AKA Connie Bagley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2002, and recorded on September 17, 2002 in instrument 1087599, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven And 96/100 Dollars ($154,257.96), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2 Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows to-wit: Beginning at iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Village of Cloverdale, that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said plat, thence angling (from said southerly line produced) 1/4 degree to the right 289 feet, to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the place of beginning Southeast corner, thence angling 17 degrees 50 minutes to the left 50 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 3 feet long, thence angling 37 1/2 degrees to the right 100 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the Southwest corner, thence angling 106 degrees 56 minutes to the right 201 3/4 feet, thence angling 94 degrees to the right 89 feet, thence angling 69 degrees 55 minutes to the right 130 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. All in North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Bearings for Southwest corner, Balm of Gilead 26 minutes North 80 1/2 degrees East 58 1/4 feet, Northwest corner, Blacksmith Shop South 5 1/2 degrees West 37 3/4 feet. Also that part of North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at Northwest corner of land deeded by Alta L. Ludwig and Letitia I. Foster to Stephen P. Brandstatter, January 27, 1912, recorded Liber 99 deeds, Page 476, thence in Northerly direction along Easterly line of the Plat of Igowild Heights, or an extension thereof to Long Lake, thence Easterly along shore of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant, Also, a parcel of land located in the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commencing at an iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Plat of the Village of Cloverdale that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said Plat, thence deflecting fifteen minutes to the right from the Southerly line of Center Street South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 281.62 feet to the point of beginning thence South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 7.38 feet, thence North .08 degrees 18 minutes East 130.50 feet, thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes West 59.00 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes East 147 feet; thence South 61 degrees 37 minutes East 22.65 feet, thence South .08 degrees 18 minutes West 282.20 feet to the point of beginning, (Liber 372, Page 852, Barry County Records) Also, described as part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, beginning at a point which is South 509.62 feet along the East line of said Section 20 to the centerline of M-43, and South 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West, 1373.81 feet along said centerline of M-43 extended, from the East quarter post of said section 20, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East, 252.04 feet to a point on a traverse line along the shore of Long Lake, thence North 61 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 52.65 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence South 24 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds West 348.75 feet to a point in Gurnsey Lake Road thence continuing along said road South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 99.95 feet, thence continuing along said road North 59 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East 50.11 feet thence continuing along said road North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 7.38 feat, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East 29.47 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the use of Southerly 33.00 feet thereof as Gurnsey Lake Road. The above description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536367 File #269954F01 08797243 July 13, 2009 August 10, 2009 September 14, 2009 October 12, 2009 November 9, 2009 December 14, 2009 January 11, 2010 February 8, 2010 March 8, 2010 April 12, 2010 May 10, 2010 June 14, 2010 Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan DK Elementary, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 77536680 �Page 9. July 16, 2009 - The Hasoings Banner Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Are you on track toward your financial objectives? Theodore Edgar Potter cutting others in their places. Less than five miles from this rock, the Sweet Water Valley came abruptly to an end. As we toiled up the valley, it seemed as if it were entirely enclosed by solid rock walls 300 to 500 feet in height, and our eyes were strained to see the spot the river entered where the trail would lead us out of this enclosure. As we drew nearer to the bold bluff of solid rock, we caught sight of two openings, one a narrow gorge called the Devil’s Gate – just wide enough to let the tumbling, swirling river through – the other, to the left and wider than the first, the opening through which our trail ran. This opening soon broadened into a narrow valley with a steep up-grade for the first two miles, which led to a level plateau with a good road and plenty of grass for our stock. We could see the mountains now only a short distance away, the lower ranges covered with a thick growth of timber while Pike’s and Long’s peaks towered above the timber line with their summits covered with snow. We made our camp in this beautiful plain near a snowbank, the melting water from which ran into a small creek flowing east into the Sweet Water River. As we toiled up the valley from the Sweet Water River, more than half of our party went hunting in the timber that lined the valley, for we had secured no game since leaving the North Platte River. The Southern members of our party with Uncle Billy and his dogs and Gondola hunted along the timber to the left of the train and brought in two mountain sheep and a brown bear. The other and larger party that I was with skirted the timber on the right of the trail and killed a black-tailed deer. Uncle Billy’s dogs had been a detriment to our hunting parties on several previous occasions, but on this trip ,they were given the credit of finding the bear. For the past five days, we had been eating bacon that had been smoked and cured in Cincinnati and had been carried 1,500 miles, and the fresh meat was a great treat. As I think of our supper that night and our breakfast next morning – consisting mainly of fresh mountain sheep, bear and deer, eaten in that beautiful spot near the summit of the Rocky Mountains – I think that if the voices of the 40 persons in our party could be heard with mine we would declare unanimously that those two meals were the most enjoyable that we had eaten since crossing the Missouri River. The beauty of the scenery, the rarity of the atmosphere due to the elevation, the encouraging prospect before us all combined to give a relish for the fresh and tender wild meat that nothing before had done. (To be continued) It’s been almost two years since turmoil began in the financial markets. And during that time, your own financial picture, along with that of virtually every other investor, has probably changed. Still, you can do a lot to get back on track toward the future you’ve envisioned — and you can start today. What moves should you make? Here are a few to consider: • Assess your current situation. You’re well aware of the change in your portfolio’s value over the past two years, and you may well have already made some adjustments. But if you’re going to position yourself properly for the future, you need to review your entire financial situation: your savings, spending, investments, insurance and income needs. Only then can you chart the course that’s right for you. • Re-evaluate your goals. Since you are already reviewing your financial picture, now is a good time to also re-examine your goals. Would you like to help pay for a child’s college education? Do you know when you plan to retire? When you do retire, what sort of lifestyle do you envision? If you haven’t already done so, identify your goals and try to put a price tag on them. • Review your strategy for reaching your goals. Once you know about how much money your goals may require, you’ll need to review your savings and investment strategies to determine if they are likely to provide sufficient funds. You’ll need to look at your investment mix to see if it’s providing the right combination of growth and income opportunities. At the same time, you’ll want to analyze your feelings about investment risk. Before the market decline, many investors believed they were more comfortable with risk than they actually were. Because different investments carry different levels of risk, it’s essential that you know your risk tolerance and factor it into your investment decisions. • Start making necessary changes. To attain the goals you’ve identified, you may well need to make some changes. For example, during the most recent bear market, the value of your growth-oriented investments likely fell considerably, which means these investments may now make up a smaller percentage of your portfolio, relative to income-oriented vehicles. Yet to achieve your long-term objectives, you may need a good amount of exposure to investments that have the potential to provide growth, such as stocks. Consequently, you may need to rebalance your portfolio, possibly with the help of a professional financial advisor — someone who knows your goals, risk tolerance, family situation and other key factors. • Be flexible. After you’ve identified your goals and revised your investment strategy accordingly, you have taken some important steps — but you’re still not done. None of us can predict what will happen in our lives, and as we’ve seen, the financial markets are equally unpredictable. So you will need to be flexible with your investment moves and prepared to make changes as necessary. In short, establish an investment strategy that’s right for your needs and follow it as best you can, but be prepared to adjust your gests we ourselves — modern people just like us — made it to the New World in the same way. The native tribes of the Americas, if you will, are all the product of the earlier wave of globalization. (And domestic dogs, of course, always come along with people — just like my faithful dog walks with me along the Snake River.) From this broader point of view, the current economic globalization we are creating is just Phase II of the natural globalization people Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule — NOTICE — PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 4, 2009 Election is scheduled for July 21, 2009. The test will be conducted at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the accuracy of the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election. All tabulators used for each precinct will be tested individually. The following Townships will participate in the Test: 1:00 pm: Rutland Charter - Robin Hawthorne, Clerk 1:15 pm: Hastings Charter - Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact their township clerk at leave five (5) days in advance of the test. 77536661 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm - 3:00pm for students WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD, BARRY COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR AN ADDITION TO THE GEORGE W. SPINDLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN WOODLAND To obtain a copy of the prints for the project, contact the township offices at 269-367-4915, or stop by the township offices on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Specific questions concerning this invitation for proposal can be directed to Supervisor Dave Bursley, Clerk Cheryl Allen or Treasurer Nancy Potter at 269-367-4915. If unavailable, the answering machine message lists alternate numbers for the above individuals. The purpose of the Public Hearings is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an ordinance to amend Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970 by amending Section 90-5, regarding compliance with the Hastings Area Plan. The Woodland Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or errors in the bidding process, and to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the township, including bids that are not for the lowest amount. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Township Clerk by 5 p.m. EDT, Friday, August 7, 2009 and shall be marked on the outside “sealed bid for library addition.” Sealed bids may be mailed to Woodland Township, PO Box 98, Woodland, MI 48897. They may also be delivered during office hours listed above or deposited in the drop box outside the township offices. The Township Clerk and the Township Supervisor shall publicly open all bids submitted at the date and time indicated on the request for bids. The Woodland Township Board shall consider the bids at a special meeting, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7 p.m. All bidders shall be notified of the contract award in a timely manner. 06694601 CITY OF HASTINGS 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 445 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 445 TO AMEND CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE 3, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 78-96 REGARDING SCHEDULE OF PARKING VIOLATIONS AND FINES 77528585 www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday & Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 Open Swim NO 6:00pm Open Swim on Thursday, July 16 due to a Swim Club Meet Tuesday & Friday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm - Open Swim Securing necessary permits shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Bidder’s qualifications and references should be provided. Warranty information should be provided. Proof of insurance shall be furnished. Girrbach Funeral Home • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. 77536676 Visit our web site for: STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 16.64 +.29 AT&T 23.45 -.88 CMS Energy Corp. 12.15 +.27 Coca-Cola Co. 49.29 +.65 Dow Chemical Co. 15.38 +.60 Exxon Mobil 66.22 -.34 Family Dollar Stores 30.67 +2.92 Ford Motor Co. 5.84 +.31 First Financial Bancorp 7.97 +.45 Intl. Bus. 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Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director path as time goes by. By staying diligent, you can help yourself advance toward your important goals — in all economic environments. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ROCK DOC, continued from page 9 77536616 Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XIII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter Our route lay up the North Platte, until we struck the road leading to the Sweet Water River. The country had become barren, with little vegetation except an occasional patch of burnt grass and sage brush, but the roads were excellent and we made good progress. I remember that one day we passed through a valley that looked as though it were covered with snow. This valley was called Soda Lake. In the early spring, the basin of the valley was covered with water, but like many other lakes in the region it had no outlet and evaporation during the hot summer months caused the water to disappear, leaving upon the earth a crust of alkali or soda several inches in thickness. We used this soda for our bread, biscuit and pancakes, and it seemed to answer the purpose as well as the soda that we had purchased in St. Joseph and had carried with us for 800 miles. We passed a large number of these soda lakes in the southern part of Wyoming and speculated upon the probable value of the product when the region should become more accessible. We reached the Sweet Water River the day after crossing Soda Lake and found it a narrow, rapid stream, flowing through a valley hardly a mile wide, which was covered with the finest grass we had seen for the last 300 miles. We were now about 100 miles east of the South Pass where we were to cross the divide of the Rocky Mountains. Since we had been driving our teams for at least 800 miles on a gradual up-grade, we looked forward with anticipation to reaching the summit, for then we would have the advantage of a downgrade. Near the head of the valley was Independence Rock, its walls rising almost perpendicular, for 300 feet from the surrounding plain. It was the only great rock in the vicinity, and as it covered an area of several acres, it was a landmark. It had been given its name by Gen. Fremont who, on his first expedition to the western border of the continent, raised the Stars and Stripes from its summit on July 4, 1848, the first flag-raising in the Rocky Mountains. We camped near this rock, and examined it with curiosity, finding thousands of names chiseled upon its face with the dates when the parties passed it. A party of Mormons with stone-cutting tools were located on the spot and did a profitable business in cutting names in the rock at a charge from $1 to $5, according to the location. We were fortunate in having a man with us who could do the work with a hammer and a cold chisel and since the rock was of sandstone and very easily cut we soon had the satisfaction of having our names on that great roster. Men who passed there a year later said that the names previously cut in the rock had nearly all be erased and new ones cut in their places. So transient is our fame! We learned that the group of Mormons made a nice fortune from the emigrants in a few years by cutting their names in the rock for a fancy price, and when they had passed on erasing these names and EDWARD JONES was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th of July 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77536674 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING July 7, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg and 21 guests. Approved minutes from regular board meeting on June 2, 2009. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Fire report received and put on file. County Commissioner’s report received. Parks Committee received. Public comment received. Approved paying of the bills as presented. Approved changing August meeting from the 11th to the 4th. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77536577 Thomas Rook, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Minehart and Patricia Minehart, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 28, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142398, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-5 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Eighteen Thousand and 19/100 Dollars ($618,000.19) including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South one-half of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parker's Plats; thence South 05 degrees 18 minutes East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes West 915.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes West 747.40 feet; thence South 940.00 feet; thence West 1330 (+/-) feet; thence North 2660 (+/) feet; thence East 1330 (+/-) feet to the center of said Section 30 and the Northwest corner of Parker's Plat; thence South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 feet; thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes East 287.90 feet; thence South 39 degrees 30 minutes East 171.50 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes East 493.69 feet (recorded 439.69 feet) to the point of beginning. Being more particularly described by a survey as follows that part of Section 30, Town North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the center of said Section 30, being the Northwest corner of "Parker's Plat" ; thence along the Southerly line of the said Plat the following four courses; South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 meets thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East, 287.90 feet thence South 39 degrees 31 minutes, 03 seconds East, 171.46 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 493.69 feet to the Southeast corner of said Plat; thence south 05 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 910.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 752.83 feet to the North and South one-quarter lines thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds West on said one-quarter line 958.22 feet to the South one-quarter post of said section; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds West on the South Section line, 1330.40 feet to the South eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds East on the North and South eighth line of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, 2653.52 feet to the North eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East on the East and West one-quarter line, 1323.04 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel B: Also Lot 5 of Parker's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 106, Barry County Records Parcel C: Also a parcel of land located in the Southeast onequarter of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park, thence North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 101.75 feet; thence North 58 degrees 31 minutes East, 215.64 feet; thence South 73 degrees 20 minutes East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 29 minutes West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with the land between the shore traverse line and the South shore of Fine Lake, subject to an easement of the Consumers Power Company. Being more particularly described by survey as follows: beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 21 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park; thence North 78 degrees 21 minutes West on the center line of South Shore Drive, 101.75 feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 215.64 feet to the Shore of Fine Lake; thence an intermediate traverse line along the shore of Fine Lake, South 73 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with all the land between the intermediate traverse line and South shore of Fine Lake. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536432 File No. 306.1832 RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Michael Tobin aka Mike Tobin a married man, and Cheryl Tobin of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 419 E. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Kellie M. O’Hanlon at JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. ________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSe NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Ross and Donna Borton (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 508 Gaskill Road, Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of July 9, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Melody Bowman (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after July 9, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. July 13, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, 77536663 Hastings, MI 49058 77536622 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Forrest Crum and Sarah A. Crum, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 15035 Burchette Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080-9091. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536657 File # 274168F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two And 09/100 Dollars ($376,322.09), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536398 File #088559F06 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on May 31, 2000, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 15, 2000, in Document No. 1045614, and a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on October 12, 2001, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 17, 2001, in Document No. 1068269 (collectively the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two and 44/100 Dollars ($1,220,862.44), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Part of the Northeast _ of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center _ post of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 276.50 feet along the East and West _ line of said Section 14 to the place of beginning of his description; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds West 586.64 feet to the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds East 755.42 feet along said centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); to the said East and West _ line of Section 14; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 468.92 feet along said East and West _ line of Section 14 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Formerly described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 365.70 feet (recorded East 361.29 feet) from the center post of said Section 14, said point lying North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 379.72 feet from the Intersection of said East and West _ line with the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 15 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East 145.57 feet (recorded North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet); thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East) 42.47 feet; thence North 33 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East (recorded North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East) 145.20 feet to a point in the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37) which lies North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West (recorded North 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West) 386.53 feet from the intersection of said South Middleville Road (M-37) with the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West 368.89 feet along the centerline of South Middleville Road (M37); thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds East 586.54 feet (recorded Southerly 586.67 feet) to the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 89.20 feet to the place of beginning. Also, beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant East 361.29 feet East from the Center post of said Section 14 and running thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East 42.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East 145.20 feet to the center of M-37 (Middleville Road); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West 386.53 feet along the center of said M-37 to the centerline of M-43 (Gun Lake Road); thence West 379.72 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 490 South Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536403 KZLIB:608857.1\114675-00006 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Lee Case and Bonita Rae Case, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor-in-interest to Washington Mutual Bank as successor-in-interest to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2005 and recorded July 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149166, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyTwo and 78/100 Dollars ($105,672.78) including interest at 6.347% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 2 North, Range 8 West for the place of beginning; thence East 430 feet; thence South 385 feet; thence West 430 feet; thence North 385 feet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536427 File No. 362.6194 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 14, 2005, as instrument number 1142707, and rerecorded May 17, 2005, as instrument number 1146616, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, and recorded on June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006537, Barry County Records (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven and 03/100 Dollars ($274,697.03). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the NorthSouth 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004-040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536417 1680500-1 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Leonard L Standler Sr, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1959 Brookfield Dr, Hastings, MI 490589307. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at 248.593.1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536571 File # 272976F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray 915 South Hanover Hastings, MI 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: July 16, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77536669 File Number: 362.6319 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas J. DeVries, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2005, and recorded on October 19, 2005 in instrument 1154830, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four And 31/100 Dollars ($173,664.31), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1043.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 573.66 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 428.78 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West 208.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West 366.27 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West 177.49 feet; thence North 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 175.41 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 185.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536347 File #225597F03 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason T Dayus and Kathryn L Dayus, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2005, and recorded on March 25, 2005 in instrument 1143209, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One And 17/100 Dollars ($171,121.17), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the following described parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as place of beginning: Thence West 28 rods; Thence South 28 Rods; Thence East 28 Rods; Thence North 28 Rods to place of beginning. Also that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26; Thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds West on the East Section line 231.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds West 232.34 feet to the place of beginning; Thence North 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds East 8.07 feet; Thence North 88 degrees 27 minutes 31 seconds West 32.00 feet; Thence South 1 degree 32 minutes 29 seconds West 8.985 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 48 seconds East 32.01 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536044 File #246661F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Rizor and Carlinda K. Rizor, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2006, and recorded on August 2, 2006 in instrument 1168023, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Three And 87/100 Dollars ($669,603.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 15.18 feet to the Place of beginning; thence continuing South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 85.98 feet, thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes East 132.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 85 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 118.21 feet to the Place of beginning. Also including all of the Grantor's Right, Title and Interest in and to an easement for ingress and egress to said premises on, over and along the following described premises: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of the First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes West 215.7 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 215.7 feet to the Southwest 1/4 corner of Lot 3 of said Plat; thence West 12 feet to the place of beginning under this easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536393 File #272048F01 PRE-FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF BORROWER IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NOTICE. Borrower: Michael A. Brauer and Lorrie A. Brauer, husband and wife, ("Borrower") Property Address: 15687 Lang Road, Hickory Corners, Michigan 49090 ("Property") Mortgagee: Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) ("Mortgagee") Modification Agent: Sherilyn K. Van Ess, Green Tree ("Modification Agent") Modification Agent's Contact Information: 2505 E. Paris Street, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, (800) 444-1968, ext. 65901, and e-mail address: Sherilyn.K.VanEss@gt-cs.com. Default has occurred in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Borrower to Mortgagee. Within the last 7 days, a correspondence (the "Correspondence") was mailed to Borrower, and by this publication further notice is hereby given of the following: Within 14 days of the date the Correspondence was mailed, Borrower has the right to contact the Modification Agent to request a meeting (the "Meeting"). The purpose of the Meeting will be to attempt to work out a loan modification. If Borrower requests the Meeting, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date the Correspondence was mailed. If the Meeting results in an agreement to modify the loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by all of the terms of the agreement. Borrower may contact a Housing Counselor, who can attend the Meeting with Borrower. Information regarding Housing Counselors in Borrower's area is available by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at (517) 3736840 or by visiting MSHDA online at www.michigan.gov/mshda. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service can be reach at (800) 968-0738 and information is available online at www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm. Furthermore, information regarding legal aid can be found at www.michbar.org/public_resources/legalaid.cfm. The legal aid office serving the Borrower's area is Legal Services of South Central Michigan, and can be contacted at (517) 394-3121 or (800) 968-0044. Dated: July 13, 2009 Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) By: DONALD A. BRANDT(P30183) Brandt, Fisher, Alward & Roy, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77536665 File No.: 6140.0613 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian A. Niles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lender LTD dba Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1124747, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Nineteen And 19/100 Dollars ($79,819.19), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said section, 504.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 653.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the South line of said section, 301.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 476.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to the South line of said section, 71.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with North and South 1/4 line of said section, 177.00 feet to the South line of said section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the South line of said section, 230.00 feet to the beginning. Subject to highway right of way over Southerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536437 File #272333F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WADE BROWN and TRACY BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005, in Document No. 1154140, and assigned by said mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and One Cents ($114,797.01), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 23, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FREEPORT CREAMERY COMPANY LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE HIGHWAY 13 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE CORNER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RACE STREET; THENCE EAST TO LOT FORMERLY DEEDED TO HENRY C. KANHER, NOW OWNED BY DELIA YULE; THENCE NORTH TO CENTER OF OLD MILL RACE TO THE CORNER OF FREEPORT CREAMERY LOT; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES ARE ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CREAMERY LOT; THENCE SOUTH 13 RODS 3 FEET; THENCE EAST 7 RODS; THENCE NORTH 13 RODS; THENCE WEST 7 RODS TO PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 22, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536049 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two And 97/100 Dollars ($222,852.97), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535935 File #220890F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Roush and Stephanie R. Roush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Equity Consultants, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165593, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Six And 69/100 Dollars ($288,856.69), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, part of the following described parcel: The Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan. Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536388 File #270903F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 17, 2005, as instrument number 1142844, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, recorded June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006538 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Three and 80/100 Dollars ($86,963.80). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures and improvements erected thereon, and all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise apper- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian E. Drewyor and Deanna L. Drewyor, Husband and Wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2003 and recorded July 7, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107936, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six and 15/100 Dollars ($93,176.15) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 23, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section 18; thence East on the East and West 1/4 line 33.00 feet to the centerline of Rook Road and the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 10 seconds West on said centerline 219.99 feet; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line 295.58 feet; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds East parallel with North and South 1/4 line 220.00 feet to the East and West 1/4 line; thence West on same 297.00 feet to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: June 25, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536032 File No. 200.4388 taining, the reversion or reversions, remainder or remainders thereof, and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the Mortgagor of, in and to the same and of, in and to every part and parcel thereof; TOGETHER with all the rents, issues and profits thereof; TOGETHER with all oil, gas and minerals in, upon or under the premises and any royalties associated therewith; TOGETHER with all rights under the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq.), including all rights to make divisions, exempt splits or subdivisions of the premises; TOGETHER with all right, title and interest of the Mortgagor, if any, in and to the land lying in the bed of any street, road, avenue or alley, opened, proposed or vacated in front of or adjoining the premises to the center line thereof; TOGETHER with all easements, rights and licenses relating to the premises; TOGETHER with all machinery, apparatus, equipment, appliances, floor covering, materials, fittings, fixtures and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon, affixed to or intended for use in or upon the premises, or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with operation or maintenance of the premises, and all replacements thereof (the "Fixtures"), including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, lighting, ventilating and power equipment, pipes, ducts, pumps, tanks, compressors, engines, motors, conduits, plumbing and cleaning equipment, fire extinguishing systems, refrigerating and ventilating apparatus, air cooling and air conditioning apparatus, gas, water and electrical equipment, elevators, escalators, attached cabinets, shelving, partitions, carpeting, communications equipment and all of the right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to any Fixtures which may be subject to any title retention or security agreement superior in lien to the Mortgage; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same which may be made with respect to any of the premises as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to or decrease in the value of the premises. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1680541-1 77536422 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by James W. Holes, an unmarried man to MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INC., by a mortgage dated May 23, 2008 and recorded on June 11, 2008 in instrument No. 200806110006132 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($161,897.87) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence South 80 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 80 rods, thence west 8 rods to the place of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence East 8 rods, for the place of beginning, thence South 160 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 160 feet, thence East 60 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 75033 ASAP# 3163663 07/02/2009, 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on July 28, 2006, by Daniel R. Walker II, a single man, and Nichole A. Miller, a single woman, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 3, 2006, in Document No. 1168041 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 66/100 Dollars ($32,446.66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING AT THE WEST _ POST OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 00° 56’24” EAST 390.63 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 744.66 FEET ALONG A 3819.72 FOOT RADIUS CURVE RIGHT CHORD BEARING S 57° 34’41” EAST 743.48 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00° 27’ 25” EAST 441.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44° 30’13” EAST 652.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86° 53’51” EAST 166.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03° 06’09” WEST TO CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536412 KZLIB:608738.1\105064-00192 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kyle Main, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2199 E Butler Rd, Dowling, MI 49050-9764. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www. michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536659 File # 274135F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Estate Of Lavern L Lietzke, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1907 Nashville Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9163. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536634 File # 273919F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jeff A. West and Heather M. West, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 15101 Jenkins Rd, Bellevue, MI 490219222. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at 248.593.1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536568 File # 019342F03 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Christopher Trumpower, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8300 Delton Rd, Delton, MI 49046-7716. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 16, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536636 File # 141532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Cornwell and Lisa A. Cornwell fka Lisa A. Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2004, and recorded on September 24, 2004 in instrument 1134419, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six And 98/100 Dollars ($109,136.98), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 69 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536362 File #271857F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Brad W. Lloyd, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2005, and recorded on May 20, 2005, by Document Number: 1146872 , Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eight and 76/100 ($129,808.76) including interest at the rate of 5.62500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on July 23, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 227, 228, 229, 230 and the Southeast 1/2 of 231 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties,Unit #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of plats on page 63 860 Ogimas The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: 06/25/2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Our File No. 09MI00204-1 77536058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One And 47/100 Dollars ($179,181.47), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536039 File #271128F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David White, a single man to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2006 and recorded August 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1168764 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20071 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($132,258.94) including interest 12.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 30, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 31 and 32 of West Beach, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 67, Barry County Records Commonly known as 3229 W Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 7/02/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536449 Our File No: 09-11605 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a Mortage made on April 12, 2006 by Bennie Lee Anes a/k/a Ben Anes and Dawn Lee Anes a/k/a Dawn Anes, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1163219. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 76/100 Dollars ($143,315.76), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 8 and 9, now known as Lot 28, per Judgment recorded in Document #1027008 of E.S. Peterson Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 on Page 63. Also a Right of Way 33 feet directly North of the 50 foot road back of Lot 9 and extending North to the County highway. And Lot 3 of West Peterson Park, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 18, Barry County records, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. More commonly known as 1767 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of sale. Dated: June 23, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77536063 269-226-2982 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonthan Halliwill and Talmarie B. Halliwill, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2002, and recorded on October 1, 2002 in instrument 1088339, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2005, and recorded on December 13, 2005 in instrument 1157599, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven And 43/100 Dollars ($84,667.43), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 23, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10, A.W. Phillip's Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry county, Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77535929 File #269251F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIO CASTANEDA, A SINGLE MAN and NICOLE MCCORD, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000262, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($91,921.13), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 30, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 800 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 4 (ASSESSED AS WEST 1 / 2) OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO RIGHTS IN A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE WEST 66 FEET AND NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23. INCLUDING THE 2001 FOUR SEASON HOUSING MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN#FS212183, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536444 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Esther Strickland, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 28, 2005 in instrument 1158223, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 04/100 Dollars ($102,278.04), including interest at 9.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89, Middleville Downs Addition No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, Page 43, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536126 File #271373F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — Page 13 County prosecutor implements new check enforcement program by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Victims who receive bad checks in Barry County now have the power of County Prosecutor Tom Evans and his office behind them in a new free service. Evans has implemented a new Check Enforcement Program requiring an intentional bad check writer to pay 100 percent of the check amount, a victim’s fee and another fee to cover administration, prosecution costs and the expense to enroll in an educational course. The course is geared to helping check writers with insufficient funds avoid future bad checks. The program goal is to return more dollars to businesses and individuals who have lost money to dishonored checks. “It doesn’t cost anyone to participate,” Evans said. Businesses and individuals merely need to take a few moments to register with the local Prosecutor’s Office to participate. Bad check writers who cooperate and pay their debt also benefit from the program because the incident will not become a crimi- nal record and will cost them less than being sentenced in district or circuit courts, he said. More than 40 people attended a recent kick-off of the new program during an informational session in the County Circuit Courtroom, and 30 registered to participate in the Check Enforcement Program. “I was very pleasantly surprised at the turnout,” Evans said. Getting tough on bad check writers is an idea he has wanted to implement ever since he first campaigned for office. He has been working on the details of the program for about two years and has found a vendor, Bounce Back, to handle administration and those costs will be paid by the bad check writers themselves. Consequently, the new program won’t require additional staff at the Prosecutor’s Office, and there will be no additional expenses to county taxpayers or county government, he said. Nationwide, Bounce Back has a 60 percent collection rate. When a business or individual submits a bad check to the program, Bounce Back issues a notice to the check writer. If Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FOR SALE 16X70 mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, asking $12,000 land contract or $8,000 cash. Can be moved. Call Don at (517)8529066 or 269-580-4096. HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. For Rent FOR RENT- HOME and Outbuilding. Very nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home w/basement and large 2.5 car garage. Situated on a quiet 4.5 acre country lot close to Thornapple Lake. There is a heated 3,000sq ft. outbuilding/shop with large over head doors. This is a unique opportunity for the person desiring their business conveniently located close to home. $1,300/mo plus security deposit. Phone (517)852-1514. FOR RENT: GUN Lake area, 2 bedroom apartment w/garage & heat included. Call Pat at Thornapple Marketing Services. (269)8381469 Business Services Garage Sale PAINTING: exterior & inte- ANNUAL MULTI FAMILY rior, also power washing & yard sale. Corner of M-37 & deck staining. Quality work. Lawrence Road, Thursday, 40 years experience. Free es- July 16th, 8am-6pm; Friday, timates. Senior citizen dis- July 17th, Saturday, July counts. Call Chuck Norris, 18th, 8am-2pm. (269)720-9164 or (269)672GARAGE / YARD SALE: 7808. 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PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, July 26th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Middleville couple injured in motorcycle crash in Kalamazoo County Steven Lewis and Denise Lewis, both 52, of Middleville were injured at approximately 1:09 p.m. Saturday when Stephen lost consciousness while driving a motorcycle southwest on Augusta Drive in Ross Township. According to a report from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office, when Stephen lost consciousness Denise, who was a passenger, tried to reach around him to take control of the motorcycle. The vehicle veered off the road and went into the ditch, skidding on its side and striking several small trees. The pair were transported to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where they were treated and released the same day. The cause of Stephen’s unconsciousness is unknown. Three injured in Wednesday morning accident on North Broadway Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway involving two vehicles Wednesday, July 15. The 9:12 a.m. accident occurred when a pickup truck driven by James Knibbs Jr, 46, of Lake Odessa, failed to stop for a red light on Broadway, crashing into the side of a westbound vehicle driven by Arbutus Accardi, 62, from Hastings. Both her and her front seat passenger, Mona Hosteter, 60, also from Hastings, and Knibbs were transported to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance with serious but not life-threatening injuries, according to the Hastings City Police. COURT NEWS Circuit Court Judge James Fisher last week sentenced Kenny Scott Hirons, 47, of Wayland to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served and 36 months of probation. In June, Hirons pled guilty to operating while impaired, third offense, and fleeing a police officer, fourth offense. Hirons was arrested April 24, when a Michigan State Trooper from the Hastings post saw Hirons run a stop sign on Patterson Road and then cross the center line. Hirons did not obey a request to stop and attempted to elude the officer. He had previously been convicted of operating while impaired in Hastings District Court in 1993 and 2005 and misdemeanor fleeing and eluding in Allegan County District Court in 1994. Justin Joshua Miller, 27, of Hastings pleaded guilty July 8 to possession of a controlled substance (heroin) less than 25 grams and was sentenced by Judge Fisher to three months in jail with credit for one day served and 36 months of probation. Kenneth Dale Kelley, 18, of Plainwell pleaded guilty in June to possession of marijuana on school or library property. Kelley had been arrested May 5, when a paraprofessional saw him in possession of marijuana on the grounds of Delton-Kellogg High School and contacted law enforcement. In court July 9, Fisher sentenced Kelley to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served and 12 months of probation. Kelley also was ordered to attend cognitive and behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling after his release from jail. Delton school board welcomes two new members by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education has some new faces. The organization’s July 13 meeting was the first for Ben Tobias, who was elected to the board in May. As a result of a vacancy created by the resignation of Board President Sandra Barker June 30, the meeting also heralded the addition of Paul Hughes to the board. According to board member Marsha Bassett, Hughes, who has served on the board in the past, was one of six people to apply to the organization after Barker’s resignation. “Following the bylaws that we have on the board, we selected a small sub-committee to get together and establish criteria for ... who ... we would want in that position and also to review the people who were interested in that position against the criteria,” she said. “We reviewed the applicants, and we found that one applicant met all the criteria, and that (was) Paul Hughes.” Before Hughes was sworn in by Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea, the board asked him a series of questions, which Bassett said were developed by the sub-committee. In response to the questions, Hughes explained that in addition to his skills as both a listener and communicator, his previous 16 years of service on the board give him the experience necessary to be a valuable member. “I was hopeful that my experience might be PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 77536101 For Sale there is no response, a second notice is given. If there is still no compliance, the check writer is called with a final warning. “If prosecution is warranted, criminal proceedings begin” if the writer ignores the letters and call. Businesses and individuals who register with the program may still try to collect funds owed to them before submitting the bad check to the enforcement program, if they wish, Evans said. “We don’t intervene until somebody has given up (trying to collect funds from a check) ...until people ask us to.” He likes the fact that the program provides for the victim of a bad check crime to receive 100 percent of the check amount, when restitution is enforced, and a $25 victim’s fee from the check writers. Plus by registering to be in the program, participants “receive a packet of information and materials that can reduce the number of dishonored checks you get and help you recover the dishonored checks that get through,” Evans said in a letter to merchants about the program. For instance, the packet includes five primary guidelines to follow when accepting a check in order to hopefully reduce the number of bad checks a merchant or individual experiences. Programs like Evans’ Check Enforcement Program also can benefit local law enforcement and the courts by reducing case loads (less time filing warrants and tracking witnesses, etc.) and consequently freeing up time and resources for other crimes. “It’s a win-win proposition,” he said. “But this doesn’t mean prosecution is not an option. Offenders who fail to comply with the conditions of the Check Enforcement Program or continue to write dishonored checks after being in the program are still subject to possible criminal prosecution. The penalty is appropriate to the crime,” Evans said in written literature about the program. The educational component for offenders is geared to teach them how to control their finances, he said. “It is proven that these types of courses lower the number of repeat offenders. Fewer repeat offenders mean fewer dishonored checks.” There are special circumstances when a bad check should be submitted directly to police, he noted, including dishonored checks that are more than $4,000, forged checks and counterfeit checks. “Dishonored checks affect everyone, pushing the cost of goods higher ... They can be devastating to businesses,” Evans said. “Make no mistake, unlawfully issuing a dishonored check is a crime.” POLICE BEAT beneficial to the board this year,” he said. Along with Tobias and Hughes, Andrew Stoneburner, who has served on the board Andrew Stoneburner (right) is sworn in by Cynthia Vujea. since 2005 and won his bid for re-election in May, also was sworn in. Tobias’ and Stoneburner’s terms will expire in 2013, while Hughes’ term on the board will expire in one year. Several board members were assigned to new positions within the organization. As a result of the board’s voting, Stoneburner, the former treasurer, is now president; Elizabeth Matteson, a former trustee, is now vice president; Jenny Bever, another former trustee, is now secretary; and Bassett, the former secretary, is now treasurer. In other business, Bever read aloud a letter of resignation from Paul Krajacic, who taught at the district for more than 30 years. Also, Vujea read aloud a “Nice Job” note from Delton Kellogg High School teacher Laura Hufford thanking fellow district teachers Jessica Barnes, Janis Dinda and Connie High, along with Bryan Nguyen, for their efforts in organizing and administering a course designed to help the high school’s students prepare for taking the ACT exam. Paul Hughes was appointed to the Delton School Board. �Page 14 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton’s first train fest set for Saturday Tires were slashed on five Barry County Commission on Aging vehicles, along with several other vehicles in the Woodlawn Avenue area early Tuesday. Autos like the one shown here are used to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound senior citizens. Tires slashed at COA, others Hastings City Police are investigating a series of complaints of malicious destruction of property and larceny from motor vehicles that occurred on the north side of the city during the early morning hours of July 14. The suspect(s) punctured the tires of several vehicles parked at the Barry County Commission on Aging which are used for delivering food through the Meals on Wheels program. Tammy Pennington, executive director at the COA, said she was shocked at the damage. “I was disappointed that (the perpetrators) would think that was fun,” she said. Twenty tires on five COA vehicles were completely ruined, Pennington said. She has received bills for four of the vehicles’ tires, totaling $1,740 to date. The bills will be turned over to the COA’s insurance company. Fortunately, county senior citizens were able to receive their noon meals that day. “They were just “a little late,” she said. COA staff knew about the damage by 7 a.m. and that gave them enough time to reorganize, said Pennington, adding that several staff members used their own vehicles to help deliver the meals In addition to vandalism at the COA, numerous vehicles in the area were reported as being entered and ransacked, and it appears the suspect(s) were looking for anything of value. Vehicles belonging to tenants of neighboring Hidden Valley Apartments also were ransacked, with some reporting minor thefts of personal property. Approximately 11 vehicles were entered. All vehicle owners are reminded to lock their vehicles when left unattended, and to remove or lock property of value in their trunks, Hastings police said in a press release. Anyone having information about the incidents or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 or Silent Observer, 800-3109031. Father and daughter injured in motorcycle accident M-37, between Campground Road and Shriner Street in Hastings, was closed for two hours Monday, July 13, after Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at 3:16 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Hanover Street that resulted in a father and daughter being transported to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. A northbound semi-tractor driven by Bryan Dean, 49, of Hastings made a left turn in front of a southbound motorcycle driven by Andy Hayes, 40, also from Hastings, causing the collision. The motorcycle struck the semi tractor in the rear wheels. Air Care responded to the scene and transported Hayes’ 15-yearold daughter to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mercy Ambulance transported Hayes to Pennock Hospital. He was later transported to Bronson Hospital for treatment, and their conditions are unknown. Dean was not injured in the accident. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new festival to celebrate the former Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw (CK&S) Railroad, which had a huge impact on Barry County from the 1890s to its demise in the 1930s, makes its debut Saturday, July 18 in Delton. The CK&S Railfan Festival event takes place at the William Smith Memorial Park on the grounds of the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St. CK&S railroad track once went through the edge of that park property. Activities are all free and will be ongoing from noon to 5 p.m. and will include concerts, displays of model trains, guest speakers, a silent auction, a raffle for a 2009 Jeep Wrangler, displays of equipment and free blood pressure checks by the Delton Area Emergency Medical Service, displays of trucks and equipment by the BPH Fire Department and a booth by the Audubon Society. Snacks and drinks will be sold by the Delton Area Rotary Club and a bake sale will be held by Faith United Methodist Church. A kids’ story time, in conjunction with the festival, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the nearby Delton District Library. Stories will be geared to a train theme. Sponsor of the festival is the Partners in Education (PIE) group, which is well known in the area for supporting Delton Kellogg Schools. The event is “dedicated to preserving the history of railroading in the Barry County area and raising funds for a CK&S historical marker,” according to event Co-chairmen Mike Madill and John Conor. It’s also a time for celebrating the former railroad, which once traversed the rails from Pavillion Township in the Kalamazoo area to depots in Richland, Cressey, Delton, Cloverdale, Shultz, Hastings, Coats Grove, Woodland and Woodbury. The reason the railroad started in Pavillion was to connect it with the Grand Trunk Railroad, which gave its freight access to many other railways. Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, will talk about the history of the CK&S at the festival. Chuck Monica and Bud Leonard will share their memories of the local railroad. Mark Tomlonson, from the Kalamzoo Model Railroad Historical Society, also will speak about how the CK&S connected with other railroads. “We want to have an open microphone. We are going to have times during the performance when the band is taking a break for lunch or whatever ... and members of the audience who had family, friends, memories of the CK&S can come up and tell their stories,” Conor said. Music will be by Tim Tilbury, Mike Madill and a set by the The Blue Water Rockers. A model railroad will be set up by the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society inside of the BPH Fire Department adjacent to the park, and the Southwest Michigan Garden Railway will have an gscale train layout operating on the park’s grass. The Michigan Railway Passengers Association also will have a display. Festival organizers also have assembled a “CK&S Story Board,” which will be on display. It depicts photos and historical information about the former railroad line. In addition, DVDs with CK&S photos and history will be available as well as commemorative T-shirts and event pins. Madill, who has had a long-time avid interest in the CK&S, had the idea to have an event to celebrate the railroad line and Conor has supported him all the way. The two have even used their own personal funds for expenses related to putting on the event. “There's just something magical about the CK&S railroad ... This is a part of our local history that I want to help preserve,” Madill has said. “I’ve liked the history of the CK&S since I was a kid in this town.” “Without his (Conor’s) input and help with this, this festival never would have gotten off the ground,” Madill said. He said his original vision of a CK&S event was narrow, “but then when I met John (Conor), the vision grew and turned into a fest.” Conor, who has lived in Michigan for about 20 years, calls himself an amateur railroad buff and historian. “I’ve always been facinated with trains. Hearing some of the history and what Mike’s vision was, I said at the time, it sounds like fun ... It seemed like a very worthwhile idea because so much of history is just fading away ... “The impact the CK&S Railroad had on the entire area in the county of Barry plus the area from Pavillion, which is just south of Kalamazoo, up through Woodbury was really very significant in its time,” Conor said. “The railroad had an RPO car, Railroad Post Office, so a lot of the mail that went through here during that time had a CK&S RPO rail stamp on it. Postage then was only three cents a letter. “The railroad itself developed the town of Delton,” he said, noting that because of the CK&S, various businesses were established: a brickyard industry, a feed lot, a grain elevator and a pickle station (what we now call a pickle factory) on Orchard Street. Those businesses were seasonal, “but the railroad had a dramatic yearround impact because of what they were doing. For example, they gave lots of jobs to folks in the wintertime harvesting ice off of Cloverdale, Wall and Long lakes” for refrigeration in Kalamazoo and “points south.” The CK&S used to transport up to 70 cars per day on the 50-plus miles of rail track, Conor said. “In 1910, they transported 110,000 people, paying passengers, up and down the railroad because it was the quickest way to get from here to there in this part of the state,” he said. “So they had a huge impact not only on the industry but on the social fabric. It helped get mail through quicker and brought families together, and it also promoted this area down in Kalamazoo and up in Grand Rapids with the connection they had with the Michigan Central (Railroad). They called this the road through paradise because they were advertising and promoting all the fishing and hunting camps, the lakes and the various recreational activities that were available here. That’s 100 years ago. Who would have thought?” The CK&S also took Delton teens to high school in Hastings. “The sad thing is most people aren’t even aware of it (the CK&S) anymore. You can look in certain places and still see roadbed. The Delton depot was actually torn down and rebuilt as a private house over near Cloverdale,” Conor said. Madill said the CK&S’s Delton depot was orginally across the street from where Sajo’s Pizza is today. “The through track was used up until 1937 (the year the CK&S went out of business). There are parts of the track that are still in use today, but the last part of the through track was actually removed 62 years ago on Saturday, July 18 – the day of our festival,” Conor said. The original owners – a banker, a hardware entreprenuer and a coal businessman (E.M. Sergeant) – of what became the CK&S never had any intention of going to Chicago, as the name of the railroad implied. “But they had connections with other railroads to get their freight there,” he said. “But, their intention was to go from Kalamazoo up to Saginaw, but they only made it to Woodbury. Part of the problem with that was in the early years, they got up as far as Hastings where the Pere Marquette had a major line going from Detroit through Grand Rapids to points north, and the Pere Marquette would not let them cross their right-a-way. They fought and argued about that for years ...” Madill noted that CK&S “also had trouble in Hastings getting across Michigan Centeral’s rails, but they did sneak across one sneaky Sunday.” Regarding the Railfan Festival, Conor said it’s also a time to celebrate the local heroes who saved lives 100 years ago when a CK&S passenger train collided with a freight train south of Hastings. If the CK&S Railfan Festival can become a successful annual event, Madill and Conor want to put CK&S historical markers in significant locations along the former railroad line. They have obtained permission to have the first marker in Barry Township’s park. “Every single dime we get from this is going to the memorials (historical markers),” Conor said. “We want this to be bigger than just the town of Delton. We’re not trying to compete with Founders Day or anything else ... We want to celebrate the grandeur of the railroad that was,” Conor said. The CK&S “is now a fallen flag, but we don’t want it to be a forgotten flag.” “We hope it’s a win-win situation for Barry County because it’s something we’re trying to do that is a worthwhile effort in preserving history,” Conor said. In an effort to preserve the CK&S history, Madill has spent countless hours searching on the Internet for relatives of victims of the 1909 train wreck. He wants to preserve any photos and/or stories they might be willing to share. “The stories that people have are just amazing,” Conor said. Larry Kroes has been fantastic in handling the Railfans Festival’s Web site, Conor and Madill said. They are also grateful that the PIE group is sponsoring the event. “We owe them a huge debt,” Conor said. “We also had a lot of support from the Friends of the Delton Library ... They made a tremendous difference. “It’s been a challenge. There have been a lot of hurdles. There have been times when we’d look at each other and ... wonder how is this going to happen. Things worked themselves out, and we were persistant ... We’ve had to change a few things and down-size a little bit from what we wanted, but this is the first year. If we have a positive start, it has nowhere to go from here but up,” Conor said. Despite the ups and downs of organizing the event, Madill said, “it’s been a fun and interesting journey getting there.” The search for memories of the CK&S and photos will continue after the first festival is over. Donations for historical and memorial markers for the CK&S Railroad may be made out to P.I.E. Inc. with a memo for the CKS project. Gifts are tax deductible as a charitable 501C3 organization. For more information, visit www.cks-railfans.com. Study: Nothing ‘out of the ordinary’ at Fish Hatchery Park Hastings City Police officers talk to a witness at the scene of a motorcycle accident on M-37 Monday that resulted in a a 15-year-old girl being airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where her father later was transported. Including Cart 300 $$ ** *Some Restrictions Apply Call Today...Limited Amount of Cards Available 269-945-2756 www.hastingscc.org by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings City Council members heard results Monday evening from a pond improvement study at Fish Hatchery Park conducted by Jones and Henry Engineers, of Kalamazoo. Paul Romano, from Jones and Henry, gave a summary of the study regarding the growth of algae in the ponds. “The question is, what do we do to reduce the amount of algae in the ponds in a simple fashion so fishing activities or just general aesthetics could be restored to the ponds?” he told the council. “There are four main ponds that straddle the stream that runs through Fish Hatchery Park, and there is a fifth, stormwater retention pond, the southernmost pond in the park. We did some water quality testing ... There is nothing really out of the ordinary. In fact, the water quality in the ponds is just fine. There is no non-native or invasive species other than some reed canary grass that was pointed out in the report that should be addressed using some MDEQ-approved herbicides that are non-detrimental to fish life.” Romano said that the use of some herbicides to reduce the growth of algae in the ponds in the summer would allow better quality surface water. “However,” he added, “The report does state that there has been, over the years, an accumulation of sediment at the bottom of the ponds. These sediments have a much higher concentration of nutrients in them than the water itself, so the sediments act as a continual source of nutrients in the pond and contribute to the algal growth in the summer.” The solution, according to Romano is to Accumulated sediment on the bottom of the ponds at Fish Hatchery Park is contributing to the growth of algae on the surface. (File photo) excavate the ponds in addition to applying the herbicides he mentioned earlier. “One pond was noted as having five feet of sediments to be removed,” he said. “And, once you remove the nutrient-laden sediments and take the spoils and get them out of the system, that improves the wildlife aquatic habitat substantially and reduces the future algal growth in the ponds.” Romano’s report also noted that most of the impact on the ponds came from geese, mow- ing up to the edge of the ponds and runoff containing fertilizers. He recommended establishing riparian buffers to reduce the amount of nutrients by reducing erosion and goose feces. Finally, he recommended the city obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and seek competitive bids for dredging and herbicide application as soon as possible. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — Page 15 MV Boosters’ golf scramble will be Aug. 9 at Mulberry Fore The Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame honored its five 2009 inductees Saturday afternoon, during a break in the action at the annual Hall of Fame Tournament. The group included Gary Thaler, representing his father Howard Thaler, (from left) Phillip Seese, Ernie Olson, Jim Sheehan, and Shannon Lydy. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fastpitch Hall adds five Gary Thaler was the only person to take the microphone from former Lt. Gov. Dick Postumas, the master of ceremony for the 2009 Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame ceremonies Saturday. Thaler was spoke for just a brief moment, on behalf of his father Howard Thaler who was one of the five inductees. “Dad would be proud,” he said. The crowd showed its pride as well, for the class that also included Ernie Olson, Jim Sheehan, Phillip Seese, and Shannon Lydy. Gary said that his father’s plaque and trophy would remain on display in the Freeport Historical Society. Howard Thaler, now deceased, was inducted for meritorious service to the game. He played ball for the Freeport Businessmen as a catcher. He served as Freeport's mayor and played a major role in procuring the land where the association's south field is now located. Thaler also served as a scoutmaster in the Freeport area. After his playing days, he became a certified umpire officiating fastpitch games throughout the region. He was a lifelong Detroit Tiger's fan. Saturday’s ceremony was held on the north field, during a break in the action of the Hall of Fame Softball Tournament and was directed by Freeport softball recreation director Rich Kunde and Hall of Fame committee chairman Pat Loftus. The ceremony was opened by the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 honor guard presenting the flag and a beautiful acappella singing of our National Anthem performed by Tyesha Thaler, grand-daughterin-law of Howard. The other inductees, who bring the total of Hall of Fame members up to 42, declined to take the microphone, but Postumas described their long list of accomplishments. Olson, a Rutland Township dairy farmer, began playing fastpitch ball in Traverse City for the State Hospital team. He played third base and outfield, then began pitching in 1969. He honed his skills throwing on a large screen porch at the hospital during breaks and lunch periods. He threw to patients, nurses or anyone else he could corral. Olson moved to the Hastings area in 1976 and pitched for several teams in Freeport, Moline, and Ada. Olson pitched six games in one day during the playoffs in Cadillac and threw a no-hitter in Lansing during regional tournament play for the Freeport Funeral Home team. He retired after the 2007 season. Tee sponsorships are also available. Contact Jones for more information. MVHS starts hunt for football coach Maple Valley High School is beginning its search for a new varsity football coach. Any interested candidates are asked to submit in writing their letter of interest to the high school athletic director Duska Brumm via e-mail at dbrumm@mvs.k12.mi.us or by mail to Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School; attn: Duska Brumm; 11090 Nashville Hwy; Vermontville, MI; 49096. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt recently retired after 36 years of coaching and teaching at Maple Valley, and was the varsity football coach for the last 24 years. Sand volleyball tournament fundraiser moved to Aug. 9 The First Annual Volleyfest Sand Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser has been rescheduled to Aug. 9 due to a lack of registered teams. The tournament will be held at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Youth and adult teams will begin play at 9 a.m. Adult teams 30-years and up will begin play at noon if there is enough interest in the division. If there are not enough teams registered for the “older” adult division, all adult teams will be placed in the same division. All teams need to register by Tuesday, Aug. 4. The cost to play is $60. Teams that register late will pay $90. Send team name, roster, registration fee and what division you are entering to: Lisa Spetoskey; 10020 Darby Rd; Clarksville, MI; 48815. Winners of each division will receive T-shirts. Lunch and concessions will be available all day for purchase. E-mail Spetoskey at lisa3spit@yahoo.com with any questions. Vikings will play in All-State All-Star Classic on July 31 Shannon Lydy (left) from Hastings accepts his plaque from master of ceremony Dick Postumas during Saturday’s Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Photo by Brett Bremer) An excellent pitcher, Olson was picked up by many teams over the years for district, regional, and state tournament play. Sheehan, of Alto, began playing fastpitch ball for, 2002 Hall of Fame inductee, manager Orton Seese on the Alto Merchants team. He played center field for Seese until he went into the Army in 1953. He played two seasons for the Army team at Fort Meade, Md. Following service with the Army, he played for the East Paris Merchants in the Dutton League. Besides Seese, he played with Freeport Hall of Famers, Emmett Gless, Harold Krebs, and Bill Wieland. Sheehan says his fondest memories are of a fierce rivalry with the Clarksville Merchants team. Phillip Seese, Orton Seese’s brother, began playing softball while attending Logan and Star country schools in the Freeport/Alto area. He began his fastpitch career with the Alto Merchants, coached by his brother. In 1948 he had a .500 batting average and finished his long career with a lifetime .290 average. Seese’s most memorable game was played in the Detroit area in a state final championship game. Alto lost one to nothing. “With two out in the last inning and a runner at second base, the batter hit a looping single over the first-baseman’s head, scoring the winning run,” said Phillip. Seese owned and operated the Clarksville Garage for many years and had a large (100+) collection of Allis-Chalmers tractors. Lydy, of Hastings, played fastpitch ball for 16 years between 1953 and 1969. Lydy was an outfielder and played either right or left field. He began playing for the (Hastings) Orchard Industries team, then spent a year with the E.W. Bliss nine. Lydy next spent seven years on Stub Allerding’s Gardner’s Pharmacy team (later Hastings Manufacturing) winning a Class D state title. Lydy was also part of the crew defeated “The King” Eddie Feighner and his court. Lydy was the cleanup hitter on his squad and scored the team’s first run against the King’s Court. He was respected as a powerful hitter and the fastest man on the team. Brother and sister haul in big bass Kole Guilford sat on the lid of his cooler and yelled for his sister, Kaidyn, to paddle harder. He wasn’t just being a bossy younger brother. He was trying to get to shore with his catch, before it leapt out of the cooler. Kole (10) and Kaidyn (13) decided to head out on a paddle boat ride on Head Lake over the fourth of July weekend. They came back to shore with a 6.55-pound 21-inch largemouth bass. The fish had a girth of 14 inches. “He was so excited when they reached the dock, I thought he would fall in the water,” said his mom, Monica Henney. “The first thing he said was grab a scale and let’s see what this weighs.” Kole had gone out with his fishing pole, tossing his line in while his sister paddled them around. The pair’s father had taken them fishing many times, and were used to hooking their own worms and such. They weren’t used to pulling in fish that big though. “I heard him yell from across the lake that he got something and I needed to grab my camera,” said Henney. Kole reeled in the fish, and being that they went out without a net, Kaidyn had to hang off the side of the boat to grab the fish’s mouth and pull it into the boat. “Dad never caught one this big,” said Kole. The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will host their ninth annual golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Sunday, Aug. 9. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That fee gets the participant 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner. An optional skins game will be available for an additional $20. The day will also feature raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a putting contest, long drive and closest to the pin competitions, and more. Prize money will be determined by the number of teams entered. To register for the event send a check payable to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, along with a team name, and four player names and phone numbers to Keith Jones; 4432 Barryville Rd; Nashville, MI; 49073. Contact Jones with any questions at (517) 852-1901, or call Mulberry Fore at (517) 852-0760. Recent Lakewood graduates Ashley Morris and Laurel Mattson have been selected to play in the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Senior All-Star Volleyball Classic this summer. The event will be held Friday, July 31, at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. An awards luncheon will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. That will be followed by two semifinal matches at 5:30 p.m., and consolation and finals matches that will begin around 7:30 p.m. The tournament is put together to showcase the top senior volleyball players from across the state and give them the final opportunity to compete with and against the best. All seniors who were first, second, or third team All-State in classes A, B, C, or D or Honorable Mention Class A were invited to participate. Morris and Mattson were both AllState in Class B as seniors, helping lead the Lakewood varsity team to the state quarterfinals. Morris was the team’s leader in aces (64), and was second in kills (210), digs (300), and blocks (50). In December of 2008, she announced her plans to join the Spring Arbor University Women’s Volleyball program for the 2009-10 season. Mattson inked plans last November to join the Saginaw Valley State University Women’s program. The Vikings’ libero, she led the Viking team with 341 digs on the year. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 1st, 2008 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — First… 500 • Second… 300 2 Blind Draws… $100 each $ $ Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. $75.00 per person includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. LEGENDS… Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton and our 2009 Legend: Jeff Simpson. Kole Guilford, age 10, shows off the 6.55-pound, 21-inch, largemouth bass he pulled in with the help of his sister Kaidyn on a paddle boat ride on Head Lake over the holiday weekend. Kole was proud of his big fish. Mom said for “keeping their senses and not falling overshe was even more proud of her two children board.” To sign up please call... Bonnie Meredith at 269-838-6762 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 77536672 �Page 16 — Thursday, July 16, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Fair shows open with mud run on Monday night Motocross returns to the Barry County Fair in 2009. Racers in all shapes, sizes, and colors will take their turns on the track Friday, July 24, starting at 7 p.m. (File photo) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Demolition derby fans will have only one night to fill the stands at the 2009 Barry County Fair, but there will be plenty of horsepower in all six nights of grandstand events. The demolition derby will close out fair week on Saturday, July 25. The grandstand shows open with a new event, mud runs hosted by Off-Road Challenge on Monday (July 18). It’ll be the first fair event for the Off-Road Challenge company, co-owned by Terry Williams of Dowling and his daughter Cheryl Williams of Bellevue. Vehicles in buggy, stock, 33-inch to 38inch tire, and 39 inches and up classes will compete in the mud runs. Two vehicles race side by side around the horseshoe shaped track, with the winner advancing on to the next round. “My dad describes it as guys being able to get in the truck they worked on really hard and let off some steam,” said Cheryl. Terry made his first mudder to be able to cross his farm on messy winter days, and it evolved from there into competitions at his farm near Dowling. He’s been doing these kinds of races for 18 years. His daughter joined him in the company about eight years ago. Over the years, Terry has been able to donate money from the events to local organizations like the Dowling Library and the Johnstown Township Fire Department. Off-Road Challenge recently hosted an event at the fair grounds, and were invited to The demolition derby will close out the 2009 Barry County Fair grandstand events on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 7 p.m. There is just one night of demolition derby at the fair this year. (File photo) take part in fair week by Ron Tobias. Autocross will follow the mud run, on Tuesday. “We have the four-cylinder, the six-cylinder and up class that V8’s can run in, and I think last year we added the powder puff for the ladies only, that’s really been growing too,” said Jay Oosterhouse, the autocross organizer. A couple of the annual autocross highlights at the Barry County fair, according to Oosterhouse, are the annual Fireman’s Challenge which pits local fire departments against each other in a race and the support of the McKinney family from Hastings which has put anywhere from eight or nine different family members in the event in the past few years. “The nice thing is, anybody and everybody can race in it,” said Oosterhouse. “It’s so much different from a demolition derby. We’re racing around the track, and we’ve got some jumps. You can imagine what happens to some of these cars that weren’t made for that. It’s a lot of fun.” Old-fashioned horsepower takes over in front of the grandstand on Wednesday, with the return of the rodeo. Crowd favorites include the barrel racing, team roping, and of course bull riding events. 4H members get into the rodeo for half price. The cost to see the rodeo is $10, on the other five nights $9 gets spectators into the grandstand. Grandstand admission prices do not include entrance into the fairgrounds. Engines start to rev up again on Thursday as everything from stock pick-ups all the way up to big rigs Pickup & Semi Pulls will be held. That’s followed by the Motocross on Friday. New and familiar events planned for this year’s Barry County Fair by Patricia Johns Staff Writer New rides and games will be part of this year’s Barry County Fair July 20 to July 25. This year children can experiment and learn how to become mad scientists. Krista Burkeer is bringing science enrichment to the children’s area near the farm bureau tent. Also in that area will be “Big Mo” a Guiness record winning model train display owned by Ron Drogula. He is excited about bringing his display for people to see. It comes in its own trailer which will be in the Farm Bureau area. This year, the rides and midway come from Jules & Beck, which is bringing rides suitable for the youngest fair-goers to those looking for a little excitement and to those who might think of themselves as “old and jaded.” Jules & Beck have planned some special cost-savings ticket sales for rides (plus gate admission to the fair). On Monday, July 20, all rides are $1 each from set up (about 6 p.m.) until closing. Rides start at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday are “pay-one- price-days” of $15. A $3 off coupon — available around town — will make the one price $12. Friday, the pay-one-price of $15 is from 1 to 6 p.m. On Wednesday, Children’s Day, the pay-one-price is $8 from noon to 6 p.m. A special of $15 for all rides will follow that evening, from 6 until closing. On the final day of the fair, Saturday, July 25, the midway opens at noon with a pay-oneprice of $10 until 5 p.m., with regular prices charged from 6 p.m. until closing. The non-livestock competitions for 4-H members begin Saturday, July 18. No admission is charged on Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19. The 4-H Advisory Council will be selling hot dogs and snacks both days to keep up everyone’s energy. On Saturday at 6 p.m. the public is invited to watch the public speaking competition. Sunday, July 19, is the only day for harness racing with the colt classic beginning at noon in the grandstand. Then at 6 p.m., the draft horse pull hitches up in front of grandstand, and the youth talent show begins in the community tent. Throughout the week, the fair will have many activities for all ages. Lots of kid- friendly events are planned all week long, with special events on Wednesday, from a Guitar Hero contest in the community tent to games and hands-on activities in the Farm Bureau tent and crafts, games and bubbles in the Children’s Garden. Veterans and Seniors Day is Tuesday, followed by Ladies Day Thursday morning, with reduced admission and free programs each day. Competitions among animals and their owners will be held at various times each day of the fair. The evenings will include free wagon rides, music, tractor parades and more. For some, the main events of the fair are the livestock sales. This year the small animal sale begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Buyers can enjoy a potluck dinner before bidding begins. The large animal livestock sale will run the same as it did last year and will take place Friday, July 24, beginning at 9 a.m. The sale will once again employ the “re-seller” program, which provides bidders another option if they do not want to handle the care and processing of the animals they purchase. The sale order this year will be steers, Camp takes over Lakewood gym by Helen Mudry Staff Writer More than 100 wrestlers of all weight classes from nine area schools found their way through Lakewood High School’s remodeling to the yet-intact gym for wrestling coach Bob Veitch’s 15th annual MidMichigan Wrestling Camp. Helping with the camp was Eastern Michigan University Coach Derek DelPerto; Charles Wells from Grand Rapids Community College national champ in 1973 and an alternate on the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal; Big 10 heavy weight wrestlers Lakewood graduates Eddie Phillips from University of Michigan and Alan O’Donnell from Michigan State University; Nick Boucher, assistant coach at Lakewood, three time All-State in high school and former Cleveland State University wrestler; and Shawn Veitch, head coach from Caledonia. Bob Veitch said the coaches worked on basics. He explained the kids have heard it all before, “But it helps when the kids can hear advice from someone else.” The morning started with basic wrestling calisthenics. The wrestlers jogged around the gym, creating their own weather system. They did somersaults the length of the gym, tried walking on their hands and used their elbows to crawl. The instruction included some of the basic physics of weight distribution to be able to flip or hold down an opponent. The wrestlers also were told about the importance of a positive mindset. The mottos on some of the shirts reflected this positive thinking: “Respect all — fear none,” “Championships aren’t given, they are earned,” and “Respect must be earned.” Trapped in a mortgage you can’t get out of? In foreclosure? Heading to foreclosure? Need to sell your home, but owe more than what it is worth? THERE ARE NO-COST GOVERNMENT-BACKED ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO YOU. Call today to get the facts: 269-838-3838 swine, lambs and a gallon of milk from the grand champion cow. For more information about the small and large animal sales, contact the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Entrance into the fairgrounds is $5 for anyone between 13 and 61 years old, $3 for those 62 and over, and free for children 12 and under. The Barry County Steam Gas and Antique Machinery Association Inc. will continue its tractor display, parades and demonstrations. A club tractor pull will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. and tractor games Wednesday. Threshing (subject to grain availability) and corn-grinding demonstrations will be given Friday evening and again Saturday afternoon. The tractors and their owners can be found south of the campground and west of the Expo building, next to the gardens. Casey Cheney contributed to this story. SCMYB U10 champions end season with 16-0 mark The Mid-Michigan Insurance/Hobes Flooring team earned the 2009 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball (SCMYB) U10 Championship this summer, finishing the year with a perfect 16-0 league record. Team members are (front from left) Isaac Evans, Charlie Hayes, Colin Tellcamp, Pierson Tinkler, Elijah Evans, Toby Haines, (middle row) Jimmy McDermott, Terry Dull, Trevor Ryan, Drew Westworth, Garrett Coltson, Nathan Hobert, Ryan Flikkema, (back) coach Jeff Tinkler, coach Jack Hobert, and coach Bob Flikkema. What is the Pe n n o c k Pro m i s e ? The mission of the Pennock Promise is to advance, through philanthropy, the health of the Barry County Community by supporting excellence in health care at Pennock Hospital. One of the ways individuals give to the Pennock Promise is through wills and trusts. Many plans allow you to make charitable gifts and at the same time provide yourself with an income for life. By making a donation, you will be having a direct impact on our community for years to come. Please give your tax deductible donation to the Pennock Foundation and consider the Pennock Promise in your estate plans. For additional information, please contact Janine Dalman, Pennock Foundation Executive Director, at (269) 945-3651 or via email, jdalman@pennockhealth.com All inquires are confidential. Get out from underneath your mortgage while keeping your credit intact. 07756520 www.pennockhealth.com/pennock_foundation 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, MI • 49058 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-07-23.pdf 5c9a540e23515ab84004f9cd86e06d22 PDF Text Text CK&S Railfest draws crowd It’s fair time in Barry County Manna’s Market big winner at Classic See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 30 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 23, 2009 NEWS County’s credit rating higher than state’s BRIEFS Accordion ensemble next at fountain Patrons of the Fridays at the Fountain series may want to squeeze the next concert into their schedule. The Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble will bring its unique sound to the Barry County Courthouse lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 24. The group was founded in 1991 by Ray Tomaszewski, whose goal was the preservation and promotion of accordion playing and performance. The 42-member ensemble rehearses weekly and plays at area nursing and retirement homes as well as ethnic festivals and other events. The fountain concert series is co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Campground to host blood drive Whispering Waters Campground, located on Irving Road off M-37 northeast of Hastings, is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and organizers are hoping people in the area community as well as campers will donate blood. The theme of the event is “Starve a mosquito; save a life. Give blood.” Michigan Community Blood Centers will have its bloodmobile at the site. Blood donors may stop by at any time during the hours of the drive or call 269945-5166 for an appointment. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer In a recent review of Barry County by Standard & Poor’s — one of the world’s leading providers of financial research — the county earned a credit rating of AA, which is three grades higher than its previous A rating. “Financially, the county is very sound in our view, with an unreserved general fund balance of $2.1 million,” the review states. “Debt levels remain, in our view, moderate, and we understand that the county has no immediate capital needs.” The rating given to the county is part of a scale used by Standard & Poor’s to assess the credit-worthiness and financial reliability of those municipalities and other governmental entities like Barry County that are able to issue debt, such as that debt which takes the form of bonds. According to a summary of the rating sys- tem, an entity with a rating of AA “has a very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments” and “differs from the highest-rated (entities) only to a small degree.” The summary states that the county’s previous rating of A is reserved for entities that have “a strong capacity to meet financial commitments but (are) somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than (entities) in higher-rated categories.” Barry County Administrator Michael Brown explained that the rating is significant not only to private individuals or companies who might invest in Barry County, but also to surrounding municipalities. “The importance to an investor is it reflects our ability to pay them back,” he said. “But the importance to us, as a county, or to a village or a township that comes to the county and wants to use our bond rating to float bonds is that it Hastings grad uses art to help others International ‘Idol-style’ competition could help local charity by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Paul Kaiser, a 1986 Hastings High School graduate and professional artist, said that while art is basically useless, it doesn’t have to be that way. “Artists basically make useless products that do nothing but decorate the walls of wealthy people’s home, their lobbies, offices Voting will be done electronically, via text message or online at artprize.org, and anyone who attends the show is invited to vote. The top 10 finalists will be announced Thursday, Oct. 1, and voting for the top 10 will continue for another week with the winners being announced Thursday, Oct. 8. Kaiser, who describes his style as photorealism or hyper-realism, is entering a series of larger-than-life sized portraits (110 by 80 inches) he is creating in graphite and paint. The portraits are based on photographs he took of American soldiers while he was Country Gospel ‘Band of Year’ to perform Ricky Russ of Texas and The 180 Band will perform at Prairieville Bible Church at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26. The public is invited. The church is located at 12711 S. M- 43 Highway, Delton. Russ has been to Michigan several times, but this is the first time with his entire band, which won the 2009 Country Gospel Music Association Band of the Year award. Russ is an ordained minister, worship leader, solo artist and calls himself a Bible-carrying man. His style is described as “a little country and a little rock ‘n’ roll. He won the CGC 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year award. He cohosts a radio show called “God’s Country Radio.” Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be received for Russ and the band. Seniors invited to COA summer picnic The Barry County Commission on Aging’s annual summer picnic will be Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is an “Old-Time Tent Show” with music and activities being planned at the COA headquarters in Hastings. A tractor and quilt show, lunch, music and prizes will be part of the activities. All Barry County senior citizens 60 and older and their guests are invited to attend. Cost is $3.50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the COA at 269-948-4856 by July 31. relates to a better interest rate.” According to Brown, 55 counties in the state are able to issue debt, but only four of those — Kent, Macomb, Oakland and Washtenaw — have a credit rating from Standard & Poor’s that is higher than Barry County’s. Brown said Barry County’s credit rating also is one grade higher than the rating of AArecently given to the State of Michigan by Standard & Poor’s. “I think the state needs to come to Barry County and see how it’s done,” said Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. “It didn’t happen by accident.” Callton explained that the rating awarded to Barry County reflects the foresight its representatives had during more prosperous times. “It takes courage to take control of your budget,” he said. “Some boards are so weak ... they wait until they’re in dire trouble, because that gives them the kind of political will to make cuts. You need to make cuts before things get to that point, and that’s what Barry County is all about.” While Callton assigned Brown and Barry County Management Analyst Luella Dennison much credit for making it possible for Barry County to receive its high rating, Brown credited the board and the county’s departments with playing a large role in the county’s ability to be rated so highly. “I’m just a piece in the puzzle,” said Brown. “The credit has to go to the board and the departments. I just get the pleasure of putting it all together. “We’ve had boards and continue to have county boards who recognize the importance of the fiscal management of the county and that have supported managing budgets appropriately,” he said. “The board has provided the leadership to say, ‘fiscal management is important.’ At the end of the day, they’re the ones (who) have to approve and adopt all of this.” According to Brown, the strength of Barry County’s department heads comes from their uncommon responsibility. “We’ve been able to have a budgeting philosophy in Barry County that’s not like a lot of other municipalities’,” he said. “I would say a more common approach to budgeting is, if you don’t use it, you lose it. We budget what a department needs based on input from the elected official or department head and let them manage it. They have shown that they’re responsible and, if they don’t need it, they return that money ... to the general operating fund. The next year, we don’t cut them because of that.” Pre-trial hearing set for man arrested in death of deputy A Thursday, Sept. 24, pre-trial hearing has been set for Justin J. Malik, 24, of Hastings, who was accused of driving while under the influence, negligent homicide, and driving on a suspended license causing death in the Oct. 17, 2008, accident that took the life of Barry County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Yonkers, 43, of Hastings. The charge of driving while under the influence is based on tests that Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans said reveal that THC, a marijuana indicator, was in Malik’s blood and that both marijuana and alcohol were in his system when he turned his vehicle in front of the motorcycle driven by Yonkers. Last week, Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher dismissed the portion of the driving under the influence charge, stating that THC in Malik’s blood did not warrant the charge of driving while under the influence. However, Fisher also ruled that while Malik’s breathalyzer test at the scene showed a blood alcohol level of .035 percent, significantly lower than the .08 legal limit, the portion of the charge dealing with the presence of alcohol and marijuana will remain. Driving while under the influence and driving with a suspended license causing death, are both 15-year felonies. Negligent homicide is a high court misdemeanor. Malik remains free on bond while he awaits trial. Paul Kaiser meets with German gallery owner Hamish Morrison. and businesses,” he said. “That’s why, whatever I earn from my art, 10 percent goes to a charity or organization that helps people.” Kaiser has partnered with Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids to display his work as part of ArtPrize, Grand Rapids’ international art competition, which will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 10. The competition is offering the art world a hefty prize package: first place being awarded $250,000, with second place earning $100,000, third place $50,000, and fourth through 10th places winners $7,000 each. Kaiser has pledged that 10 percent of any prize money he earns from the event will be donated to Living Laura’s Hope, the nonprofit set up by Bob and Deb Dickinson of Hastings in memory of their daughter, Laura, who was slain in her Eastern Michigan University dorm room in 2006. All money raised by Living Laura’s Hope will support a 14-person mission trip to Zambia, where the more than $30,000 raised by Share Laura’s Hope has been used to benefit HIV/AIDS orphans by building a clinic, drilling wells and cleaning and sanitizing schools. Kaiser will be competing with hundreds of amateur and professional artists from around the world. While the start of the competition is still more than two months away, the deadline for artists to submit an application and find a venue to host their work is Friday, July 31. So far more than 2,000 artists have begun the process, and more than 150 artists have found a venue. The winners of the competition will be chosen solely on the results of a public vote. “You can’t be taught to be an artist, but you can be taught not to be an artist,” Paul Kaiser, self-taught professional artist embedded in Iraq. “I choose as subjects people I can relate to and empathize with,” he said. “I am a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. I served in the Army as light infantry scout and in the Navy as a special operations ordinance disposal diver.” His last tour in Iraq, which ended in 2005, prompted Kaiser to become a professional artist and to depict soldiers serving overseas. “My tour of duty in Enduring Freedom taught me that you never know when your time is up, and I decided to move forward and become a full-time artist,” said Kaiser. The son of Steve and Peggy Kaiser of Hastings, he now lives and works in Connecticut and shows his work in New York and Europe. He has a degree in anthropology from Columbia University and describes himself as a self-taught artist. “I think the last art class I took was when I was a senior in high school,” said Kaiser. “But, art is something I have always done. When I was a kid in school I used to love it when it rained because that meant we got to stay inside, and I could draw. But, as I got older, I thought that I couldn’t make a living KAISER, continued on page 3 High-flying at the fair Children of all ages will enjoy their time at the Barry County Fair which runs through Saturday (Photo by Perry Hardin) See story on page 5 �Page 2 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner KBS researcher looking to make ‘amber waves of grain’ perennial MSU Extension officials visit Barry County Michigan State University Extension Director Tom Coon (from left), Assistant Director of Operations Michelle Rodgers, Southwest Regional Director Don Lehman and Barry County Extension Director Ginger Hentz meet at the Barry County Extension office Wednesday afternoon. The visit included a “meet and greet” among officials, who were treated to MOO-ville ice cream and Walldorff Brewpub root beer. Coon said Barry County has significant opportunities due to its diversity. “I think the assets you have in the county really position you well,” he said. Coon also said he expects budget cuts in the next couple of years and that the administration plans to select specific programs and focus on them. “It’s really an opportunity to make our programs more effective,” he said. (Photo by Casey Cheney.) Friday’s livestock auction offers chance to ‘meat the need’ The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is teaming up once again with the Barry County 4-H program to help in “Meating the Need.” Through this program, buyers at Friday’s Barry County large animal auction can donate animals they purchase to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Potential buyers of lambs, steers and hogs can attend the auction, bid on the animal of their choice, and then donate it to the food bank. Or they can send money directly to the food bank, where the funds will be pooled and used by a food bank bidder to purchase 4-H livestock. Processing fees are paid for by the food bank with funds from the Food Bank Council of Michigan. “This really is a wonderful opportunity for supporters of 4-H youth,” said Cheryl Proctor, director of operations for the food bank. “By participating in ‘Meating the Need,’ they not only support kids involved in 4-H, but they are helping to get an excellent source of protein on the tables of families in need.” In addition, individuals and businesses that donate to “Meating the Need” may earn a Michigan income tax credit for monetary contributions and could qualify for a federal tax deduction for donations of purchased animals. According to the 2006 Hunger in America study, the food bank serves more than 92,000 individuals each year. Surprisingly, children make up 39 percent of that number. Last year, the food bank distributed 845,302 pounds of food in Barry County alone. “The demand for emergency food is increasing,” said Proctor. “But national donations are decreasing, particularly donations of protein. Local campaigns like ‘Meating the Need,’ are crucial for our agencies and, more importantly, the households they serve.” Last year’s “Meating the Need” campaign in Barry County resulted in donations of one steer from Mike and Pam Scott; 17 hogs from Don and Judy Bever, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Chuck and Monica Skinner, Varney Construction, River City Mechanical, Shady Acres Dairy Farm, Viking Corporation, Edwards Jones, Rod Crothers, and Russ and Pat Kermeen; and one lamb from Ridgeview Farms. All meat donated from the Barry County Fair will go to Barry County residents. For more information on “Meating the Need” please call the Food Bank at 269-9643663. To make a cash donation, send check, with ‘Meating the Need’ indicated on the memo line, to: Food Bank of SCM, PO Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016 or make a secure online donation at www.foodbankofscm.org. The large animal sale gets underway Friday at 9 a.m., with steers, first followed by swine, lambs and gallon of milk. Today the small animal sale begins at 5:30 p.m. The sale order will be chickens, eggs, rabbits, waterfowl, goats, milk and turkeys. FEMA map again discussed by Yankee Springs board by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Once again, the Federal Emergency Management Agency map for Gun Lake was the subject of explanation and discussion at the July 9 meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees. Lon Lefanty, an insurance agent who writes flood insurance policies for a major insurance company, appeared during the public comment period to review and explain how the flood map for Yankee Springs came about. The flood maps, he said, are a result of a change in 2004 of the law governing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program was not taking in enough money in premiums to cover the cost of claims, which were incurred mostly in coastal areas. Thus the decision to extend the flood maps to other areas. “Michigan is one of the last states to be done; Yankee Springs did not have a flood map. The feds put it in,” he said. According to Lefanty, 14 or 15 zones were created, with Zone A being the most expensive. Participation by a community is necessary for residents to be able to purchase federally subsidized insurance through the NFIP. A community also has to agree to abide by and enforce the building codes for construction in a floodplain, he noted. For information about zones and rates, he recommended residents go to an Internet site called floodsmart.gov. Just enter the address and the zone and rate information will be available, he said. Lefanty also shared with the audience the breakdown of premium payments, that is how much goes to the insurance company and how much to the federal government. The typical breakdown, he said, is 30 percent to the insurer and 70 percent to the federal government. A major concern of many Yankee Springs residents on Gun Lake — which is the area that to date appears to have received the most letters from mortgage holders indicating that flood insurance must be purchased within 45 days or the mortgagor will select a policy for the property — is how to remove property from the floodplain. The floodplain map can be amended, but the process is both expensive and time-consuming. Township Zoning Administrator Robert Lippert, noting that the floodplain map imposes a burden on the township and residents, said he had had a discussion with a Grand Rapids engineering firm about the amendment process which requires elevations. The firm is willing to conduct a seminar [see note below] for residents on how to exempt property. He also said that the firm was willing to do the elevations and complete the certificate of exemption at what he thought would be at a reduced cost to residents. Lippert recommended that the township host which would be at no cost to the township. It would be up to individual property owners to choose to use the firm to secure an exemption from the map. He also suggested that the township send letters to property owners advising them of the seminar. John Jerkatis, treasurer, moved to approve the allocation of funds for postage and stationery to notify residents of the information seminar. Supervisor Al McCrumb supported the motion and it carried 3-2, with Trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner dissenting. In a conversation following the meeting Cook and Finkbeiner explained their opposition to the invitation to the township’s support for hosting the seminar. Both said they felt that the township was endorsing a promotional activity by a firm. (Note: A meeting with Exxel Engineering Inc. will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, tonight Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Letters regarding this meeting were sent to some property owners July 15.) Every time a farmer plants a cash crop, he or she makes a substantial investment of money, time and labor resources. But what if that crop wasn’t something that had to be planted every year, and instead, sprouted out of the ground each spring and was ready for a summer harvest? Sieg Snapp, an associate professor of crop and soil sciences with Michigan State University at the Kellogg Biological Station, is addressing that question. Her team is studying the possibilities for developing perennial wheat as a crop for environmentally friendly agricultural production. She’s conducting this work through a four-year, $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture organic research grant. Snapp is leading a team that includes Scott Swinton, MSU professor of agriculture, food and resource economics; Vicki Morrone, MSU outreach specialist; Janet Lewis, MSU wheat breeder; Michigan farmers; and colleagues at Washington State University. Their work builds on research that leads to a new type of perennial grain crop. “Our goal is to go the next step and develop perennial wheat varieties and management that are practical for farmers to adopt, to use as a ground cover, a forage and a grain crop,” said Snapp. “Washington and Kansas have conducted innovative plant breeding, crossing intermediate wheat grass forage to annual wheat to get the annual wheat grain characteristics and a close to marketable product,” she explained “I realized that nobody was focusing on agronomic management, and practical aspects of variety development, so my student, Brook Wilke, started about three years ago to evaluate varieties suitable for Michigan.” Snapp and the team will study these perennial wheat varieties at the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners, which is a MSU Agricultural Experiment Station facility. “We’re going to be investigating them for their adaptation to Michigan farms at the research station and on farms,” Snapp said. “We’re looking at organic production practices, and different management options, like whether we could possibly graze the crop in the fall to obtain multiple products, forage and grain.” The research team will study the wheat over three to four cropping seasons so they can observe its hardiness under different weather conditions and extremes in temperature and precipitation. The perennial wheat isn’t just a money-saving crop; it also protects the environment, helping to keep the soil in place and capture rain and snow. “It’s always growing and keeps roots in the soil to prevent erosion,” Snapp pointed out. “We’ve already found that the roots of the perennial wheat can reach three times deeper than annual wheat roots, and this is promising for a crop that could capture carbon.” The perennial wheat may save farmers money at planting, produce enough yield to allow them to realize a profit, provide a secondary income source and protect the environment, but it also has to fit in on the typical Michigan farm. Snapp said she won’t be conducting her studies in a vacuum, but will include farmer cooperators who will be part of the research team, giving input into the experiments and sharing the results they find in using it on their farms. In a year or two, the researchers will produce enough seed at KBS to provide farmer experimentation opportunities. Snapp said she plans to include growers who can help test the wheat under different conditions on farms of varying sizes around the state. “We’ll also look at some of the economics and how it does as a single and dual crop,” she said. “That’s where the agricultural economist will come in and look at profitability of the dual-use crop.” Snapp said she’s looking forward to seeing how farmers will fit perennial wheat into their crop systems. “My experience with participatory farm research is that you learn new ways from the farmers to make it work,” she said. The studies will continue at KBS while the on-farm research gets underway in a systematic effort. Snapp has modeled the research after a system used by plant breeders in Africa and Asia, a research design called “mother and baby trials.” “The research station trial is the ‘mother,’ and that’s the big-scale trial that includes all of the varieties and agronomic treatments,” she said. “The on-farm trials are the ‘baby’ trials. We’ll give farmers the opportunity to choose a few varieties to test on their farm, which will facilitate testing across many environments and under different management systems including organic production. Farmers will have the opportunity to provide feedback on varieties they test.” This information will be used to inform basic science research conducted at universities around the world, but Snapp will also disseminate the study’s outcomes via MSU Extension to farmers who might want to grow perennial wheat in fields across Michigan and beyond. “MSU Extension is part of our advisory group and we work with several specialists,” Snapp said. “Their role will become even more important as we get more seed and do this on a larger scale — we couldn’t do it without Extension.” First CK&S Railfan Fest draws a crowd by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An estimated 700 to 800 people attended the first CK&S Railfan Festival last Saturday in Delton, and event Co-chairmen Mike Madill and John Conor were thrilled with the turnout and the memories that were shared of the former Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw (CK&S) Railroad. “I was blown away by the turnout,” Madill said. The festival, held at the William Smith Memorial Park in Delton, was designed to celebrate the CK&S because of its importance to the economic and social development of Barry County from the late 1800s until its demise in 1937. Another purpose of the event was to preserve CK&S history and to that end several area natives shared their first-hand accounts about what life was like when the CK&S sputtered and rumbled through local towns such as Cressey, Delton, Cloverdale, Shultz, Hastings, Coats Grove, Woodland and Woodbury. An open microphone segment of the festival also was a treasure trove of CK&S recollections, including remembrances of a Thornapple Manor resident whose son brought her to the festival. The lady also had a photo to loan (for scanning) of the 1909 CK&S train wreck. Conor said he and Madill had never seen that particular photo and it was a highlight of the day for him. In fact, Conor said other highlights were all the “many people” who shared their memories and photos, including one of a railroad engineer who was related to Chuck Monica. “Hearing the history and stories were highlights,” Conor said. Madill said he and Conor hope to have another CK&S Railfan Festival next year. “I think there was a lot of interest,” Madill said. “There was a lot of reminiscing and talking history and that’s what it was all about – preserving history.” Though the event was free to the public, T- shirt and DVD sales, a silent auction and other fundraisers were intended to provide for the purchase of at least one historical marker in Barry Township’s park where the CK&S once traveled. After expenses, Madill thinks enough funds were raised to accomplish that goal. Eventually, the co-chairmen want to put CK&S historical markers in significant locations all along the former railroad line route. Thus far, they have obtained permission to have the first marker in Barry Township’s park. Activities at the festival, besides the speakers, included music, displays of model trains by the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical CK&S, continued next page CK&S Railfan Festival Co-chairmen John Conor shows two of the photos acquired Saturday to help preserve the CK&S history. Kirk Pasche (right) staffed the Railfan T-shirt table, and is pictured here chatting to some of the festivalgoers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 3 CK&S, continued from previous page Society and the Southwest Michigan Garden Railway Club, displays of equipment and free blood pressure checks by the Delton Area Emergency Medical Service and displays of trucks and equipment by the BPH Fire Department. Live musical entertainment was by Tim Tilbury, Mike Madill and The Blue Water Rockers. Sponsor of the festival was the Partners in Education (PIE) group, which is well known in the area for supporting Delton Kellogg School. Even though the first Railfan Festival is history now, the search for memories of the CK&S and related photos continues. For more information, visit www.cksrailfans.com. Sponsor of the festival was the Partners in Education (PIE) group, which is well known in the area for supporting Delton Kellogg School. PIE members were selling raffle tickets, shirts and other items at the event. This is a close-up view of a rare 1909 photo showing the train wreck that killed two and injured 37 on the CK&S line, south of Hastings. The photo was shared by a Thornapple Manor resident who attended Saturday’s festival. Heidi and Ryan Presley and daughters Paige (left), 2, and Kelsey, 4, enjoy seeing the model railroad display set up by the Southwest Michigan Garden Railway Club during Delton’s first CK&S Railfan Festival. Dan Hill (left) and Wes Knollenberg helped staff the booth where the Delton Area Rotary Club sold snacks and drinks at the festival. Tim Tilbury (left) and Railfan Festival Co-chairman Mike Madill perform during the train fest. KAISER, continued from page 1 at it. You can’t be taught to be an artist, but you can be taught not to be an artist,” he said. Kaiser said he is not interested in using his art to make a statement about the war or the politics behind the war; he is interested in the people who fight the war. “Basically, I want to do away with the perception that those who are fighting the war are pawns of the Bush Administration, mindless robots, or suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. That couldn’t be farther from the truth,” he said. To get the photos which he used as a basis for his portrait series, Kaiser went back to Iraq — first traveling alone as an independent photographer then as a war photographer for the Connecticut Post. He was embedded with a troop serving outside Sadr City in Baghdad. While the situation outside Sadr City was volatile, Kaiser said traveling on his own was scarier. “Kidnapping was a real concern,” he said. “As a blond, I tend to stand out over there. I had a couple of close calls.” But, it was worth the effort, he said. “It yielded some good work with a genuine story behind it,” he said. “And, if people can empathize with it and vote for it (the resulting artwork), then 10 percent of the proceeds will go to charity. Just think, if all artists gave 10 percent of their earnings to charity to help people, then they wouldn’t be making useless products. Think what a difference it could make.” Paul Kaiser plays guitar in his Connecticut studio. This portrait features Jackie, the mother of a murder victim from a trial where Paul Kaiser served as jury foreman. Paul Kaiser takes photos in Iraq. James Rosenquist has a photo session with Paul Kaiser. This shows the details of one of Paul Kaiser’s works in progress. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Library fills in when school lets out To the editor: I would like to encourage voters in Rutland and Hastings townships to vote “Yes” Aug. 4 and approve the operating millage for the Hastings Public Library. Please support our wonderful library, its services, programs, staff and volunteers. As a community, we need to support this valuable resource. The library offers a variety of programs and services for our children and our schools. With the Hastings Area Schools having a shortened school year, the library provides educational opportunities for all ages, enhancing learning all year long — but most importantly during the long summer. I appreciate the work and dedication of everyone at the Hastings Public Library, and I encourage everyone who can to vote “Yes” to keep the library running at its current level of service. Colleen Garber, Hastings Library is a symbol of hope To the editor: This letter is written to express thoughts concerning the millage on Aug. 4. We need to support this vote for the Hastings Public Library. This particular millage only applies to Rutland and Hastings townships. All of us do have an interest in this vote. We have one of the nicest libraries for its size anywhere. We have it, thanks to a lot of support that constructed the facility and maintains it for us. The library serves as an impartial panacea for all the ills and limitations we face today. With recession, job losses, increased costs across the board including printing, books and our old fight for illiteracy – plus our quest for knowledge – plus we need to support the millage. Nationwide, demands for library services have risen sharply. A trip through the main library section, seeing the cross-section of people, young and old, in the pursuit of knowledge, truly brings home our hope for a means of combating educational needs for our members of the com- munity with a “yes” vote on Aug. 4. Richard L. Hargrove Rutland Township Police chief should be remembered To the editor: After listening to, reading and pondering the available information surrounding the recent saddening demise of Deltons’ Police Chief Mark Kik, it seems to me as though some bureaucrats can kick the resolve out of a good man when he’s down. My guess is that the Big Guy upstairs had an opening for a good cop within his many mansions, and now Mayberry is looking for a few new officers to replace him. I say the 23rd Psalm for Chief Kik, and may his soul be blessed and his performances not forgotten. S. Scott Smith Delton Maple Valley graduate victim of neighbor’s anger A former Maple Valley area resident, Tracy Beardslee, 48, was shot to death by his Mussellshell County, Montana, neighbor Tuesday, July 7. The Associated Press reports that Beardslee’s neighbor Robert Cooksey, 67, was charged Wednesday, July 8, with deliberate homicide. His bail was set at $500,000. Court records say Beardslee was found lying in the grass along a fence line with a gunshot wound to his back. He had been trimming weeds at the time of the shooting, and the trimmer was still running. Cooksey used a high-powered rifle, apparently shooting Beardslee once and then call- ing 911. The two reportedly had an ongoing dispute over the use of Beardslee’s driveway. Mussellshell County Sheriff Woodrow Weitzeil said Cooksey was detained Tuesday after calling the sheriff's office to say he’d shot a man at his house 12 miles southeast of Roundup, Mont., and needed an ambulance. KULR-TV in Billings, Mont., reported Monday, July 20, that the Musselshell County Attorney’s office had filed paperwork charging Cooksey with murder. Beardslee graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979 and leaves behind two grown children who reside in Michigan. It’s fair time in Barry County — don’t miss it There is nothing more rural Americana than a county fair. We wait in anticipation every year for the kids, bright lights, sounds, smells, crafts and livestock and of course the food found at the local county fair. Looking through some of the papers we print from around West Michigan, communities have just finished, are midway or are waiting to kick off the big event. For some down-home fun, don’t miss your local fair. There’s so much to do — from rides to tractor pulls and the demolition derby to livestock competitions to all kinds of entertainment waiting for you and your family. And it wouldn’t be fair week if you didn’t purchase a foot-long hot dog, elephant ear, cotton candy or some other delicious delight you wait every year to enjoy at the fair. Starting in early July, 4-Hers from around the county bring letters, photos and information to prospective buyers, telling about the livestock animals they plan to sell at the fair. Steers, pigs, lambs, chickens, goats, rabbits, turkeys and ducks even a couple of gallons of milk and a dozen eggs all go across the auction block Thursday and Friday during the annual livestock sales. The small animal sale is held Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the large animal sale Friday morning beginning at 9 a.m. For years now, the Barry County Fair livestock sales have ranked in the top five in the state, including leading the state three years in a row recently. In 2004, the sales totaled more than $453,000. In 2005, the small and large animal auctions combined for $433,000 and more than $420,000 in 2008. The sales success has much to do with our local 4-Hers and their leaders and parents working together to make sure these kids bring in their buyers each year. If you’ve never attended one of these sales, make an effort to go this year. It’s great to see these young people at work with their animals, sometimes working the crowd to bring in as much as they can for their 4-H projects. Attending the fair and watching these 4-Hers in action will give you a good feeling of our young people and their activities. Throughout the fairgrounds, you will see numerous 4-H projects youngsters work hard to prepare each year. Michigan 4-H Youth Development, a Michigan State University Extension program, serves more than 240,000 Michigan youths from the age of 5 to 19 each year. According to the MSU Extension, “The program is available in every county with local volunteers bringing the knowledge of the state’s land-grant university to the citizens of Michigan.” Nearly 30,000 Michigan adult and teenage 4-H volunteers work at the local and state levels to support experiential learning activities for youths. 4-H volunteers are club, group or resource leaders all over the state providing hands-on training to local youths preparing them for “meaningful and productive lives,” as the mission statement proclaims. According to the MSU Extension Service Barry County has more than 3,400 participants and 320 volunteers involved in 4-H activities. If you’re looking for something to do with your family this week, attend the fair. There’s plenty to do during this familyfriendly event. Plus, many of the activities — exhibits, horse- Some say that innovative thinking is perhaps the most important characteristic of a successful business, better enabling it to weather a tumultuous economic storm. In response, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce are bringing InnovationWorks to Barry County. An innovation and inventors workshop is planned for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 To the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, MI RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings Rutland Charter Twp Hall In last week’s Banner, a front-page article discussed proposed zoning that could change “the rules” and impact many 4-H families who raise horses, chickens or other small livestock in the rural residential (RR) zones within the city limits of Hastings. “All the things that people in the RR district – which I believe this is intended to replace in the future – are uses that are not conforming to this ordinance, not the least of which is my neighbor who has four horses on three acres,” said City Councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange during a discussion at the July 13 city council meeting. “We have people who raise livestock for 4-H that would not be able to that are in the RR right now” said Stange. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said developers want higher-density developments. “We’re trying to tread the middle ground with that. To allow people to have the opportunity to have the types of uses they have right now, horses for instance, eventually the property would become so valuable that they decide that if they want to have livestock and those types of things that it is better for them not to live within the confines of an urban setting and maybe it is better to get out into a rural setting.” I think the rezoning issue is a bit premature. First of all, in the present real estate market, there are few developers looking to build high-density developments in and around Hastings. I appreciate that the city council is looking at options for the future, but to rezone the RR to R1-A at this time is unnecessary. It’s a good idea to study the issues and hold a debate, but the city should put off the actual rezoning until it finds a developer who is serious about a project. Allowing families in these RR districts to raise a few animals is good for their kids and the families as a whole. Some of the 4-Hers living in this district are attending this year’s Barry County Fair with animals raised in the RR zone. This is still a rural community; let’s not sell off all the property to dense development until we’ve utilized all the developable property within the city. All over the city of Hastings,, you can find neighborhoods in decay. I suggest the city council spends some time dealing with the much more important issue affecting more of its residents – let’s fix up what we have first. When the developers come, and they will, the city needs to be prepared to answer their questions and be willing to work with them on specific projects that makes sense to the City of Hastings. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. p.m. at Piece Cedar Creek Institute. The workshop is intended to spur innovation within and by local businesses, entrepreneurs and inventors. “It is understandable that during tough economic times, it feels safer to limit risks and stick with what you know rather than allowing creativity to become an intentional thought process or business function,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce. “This workshop is designed to share new programs, tools and techniques with our community to help cultivate innovative ideas in preparation for commercialization and ultimately contribute to business development.” The Economic Development Alliance plans to establish and facilitate entrepreneur networks and inventors clubs locally beginning this fall. Community members interested in participating in such peer-to-peer learning opportunities are encouraged to attend the innovators and inventors workshop. Topics will include an introduction to InnovationWorks, idea translation and diversification, along with a session on the Six Thinking Hats of Creative Thinking. The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. The Barry Community Foundation is a key supporter of local entrepreneurship and is providing matching funding to defray the cost of the annual registration fee necessary to take advantage of additional services through InnovationWorks. The workshop registration fee of $25 also may be applied to InnovationWorks annual registration fee should a participant decide to engage the services of InnovationWorks to further explore a new idea or invention. Developed by The Right Place, Inc., InnovationWorks is a regional initiative dedicated to accelerating the commercialization of products, processes and services in West Michigan. Contact Valerie Byrnes at 269-945-2454 with questions or to register for this program. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. on August 1, 2009. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election may vote in person in the Township Clerk’s office up to 4:00 p.m. on August 3, 2009. BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter Twp Clerk 885 River Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-9690 Changes to zoning could hurt rural opportunities Innovators, inventors invited to workshop — NOTICE — HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 885 River Rd, Hastings Hastings Charter Twp Hall drawn wagon rides, the birthing tent, tractor parades, singing competitions and more — are free after paying the gate admission. Watching these young people at work will give you a new perspective on today’s youth and the activities they involve themselves. See you at the fair! ROBIN HAWTHORNE Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2194 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com For the purpose of voting on ballot propositions for the following: Hastings Charter Township Library Services Millage “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Hastings for public library purposes approved on August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4836 mills by the required rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive, for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which, if levied, will raise in the first year an estimated $127,603.21, with such first year of levy in 2009 superceding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” Rutland Charter Township Library Services Millage “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Rutland for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4804 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive, for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which, if levied, will raise in the first year an estimated $222,677.00, with such first year of levy in 2009 superceding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of June 9, 2009 the record of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in County of Barry is as follows: By Barry County: Charlton Park Comm On Aging 911 Thornapple Manor Transit .2266 mills 50 mills 1.00 mills .21 mills .25 mills 2009 2009-2014 2009 2009-2025 2009-2014 By Hastings Township: Library 1.60 mills 2009 By Rutland Township: Library Fire 1.60 mills 1.50 mills 2009 2009-2010 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere Date: June 9, 2009 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County 77536736 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 5 Three days of county fair fun left Large crowds make their way through the Barry County Fair, which continues through Saturday with activities for all ages and interests. See inside for more pictures. (Photo by Casey Cheney ) The 157th Barry County Fair is well underThe birthing tent has been a busy place this way, but there’s still time to take in all of the week, with two litters of piglets arriving, one sights, sounds and shows that make up a Monday evening and the other Wednesday county fair. The midway this year has a new morning. Chicks continue to hatch. Bunnies look. Jules & Beck is the midway provider are on display, and a cow and three goats may and has set up rides that are new to the Barry still awe visitors with live deliveries. Those County Fair, including The Hurricane, who miss the actual births may want to watch Gravitron and Windjammer. a video that replays this week’s events. Activities at the fair each evening include free wagon rides from Don Solomon and his Percheron draft horses, bingo, and the antique tractor parades. Thursday is Ladies Day, with special programs and speaker Deanna House in the morning. Dairy judging will take place in the Show Arena starting at 8 a.m., and horse competitions continue in the horse arenas, beginning at 9 a.m. The small animal auction begins at 5:30 in the Show Arena, leading off this year with chickens, followed by rabbits, waterfowl, goats, milk and turkeys. The karaoke semi-finals will begin in the Community Tent, beginning at 7 p.m. Within earshot of the singing contest, visitors can stroll the gardens which will be lighted with candles at dusk. At the midway, the pickup and semi-truck pulls are set to begin at 7 p.m. Friday kicks off with the large animal auction, featuring steers, swine, lambs and a gallon of milk from the grand champion cow, in that order. The sale should last most of the day. Motocross will be abuzz in front of the grandstand, beginning at 7 p.m. Candlelight will return to the gardens at dusk, and karaoke finals will be on stage in the Community Tent, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday’s Show of Champions at 8:30 a.m. features the top showmanship winners from each 4-H animal division competing against each other by showing all animals, from cats and rabbits to steers and horses. Antique tractor pulls begin at 9 a.m. in the grandstand and are free to watch as are the waterball fights among local fire departments, which will start at 10 a.m. near the grandstand. Expressions Dance Center and Foreground Band will give a free show at the grandstand beginning at 2 p.m. A youth tractor driving contest (near the grandstand) and the livestock fashion show (in the Show Arena) both begin at 3 p.m. Taste of Michigan samples will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Community Tent. The demolition derby will close out the grandstand events, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. The Barry County Steam Gas and Antique Machinery Association Inc. will continue its tractor display, parades and demonstrations. Threshing (subject to grain availability) and corn-grinding demonstrations will be given Friday evening and again Saturday afternoon. The tractors and their owners can be found south of the campground and west of the Expo building, next to the gardens. Daily general admission to the fair is $5 for anyone age 13 to 61; $3 for seniors 62 and over; and free for children 12 and under. For more information, call the Expo Center at 269-945-2224 or visit www.barryexpocenter.com. Spinning rides fill the midway at dusk Monday evening at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tired horses get a much-needed shower. (Photo by Casey Cheney) COUNTY WIDE YARD SALE & SWAP MEET HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB LIFE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FUNDRAISER Oldies but goodies, the carousel and the ferris wheel are still two of the favorites at the Barry County Fair ( Photo by Perry Hardin) Saturday, July 25 9am to 3pm DISC GOLF SCRAMBLE FREE Public Admission Monday, August 3, 2009 $25 per person includes disc “ S t r etchi n g ” Vendor Space (15x30) - $10 each All players are invited to the regular lunch and Rotary Program beginning at Noon at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro, 105 E. State St., Hastings “Your repair dollars go further at” Golf begins following the meeting with a shot gun start at: THISS AUTO Hammond Road Disc Golf Course at Zhigaawin Park, 3/4 mile north of State Road. By Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic “SAVE $$ On Parts & Labor” 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Satisfaction Guaranteed! 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 07525240 No experience required. Inexperienced players will throw from the short t-pads and experienced players from the long t-pads. If you can walk a mile, you can play disc golf. Individual golfers may sign up for this event and the golf committee will pair you with other participants and an experienced disc golfer to form four person teams. The deadline for entries is July 27, 2009. Please return completed registration forms to golf committee members or mail to: Nancy Goodin, Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Checks should be payable to the Hastings Rotary Club. • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL We Cater! 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The group plays songs from the 1930s and 1940s written or made famous by greats such as Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Nat King Cole. For variety, the group includes gems from other eras and genres by artists such as The Beatles, Queen, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys and Van Morrison. If everything goes well, members in the audience might show off a few dance steps. Java Jive has played in previous summers in Ada, East Grand Rapids, Hastings, Lowell and other locations Mary Lewandoski (lead vocal) has sung with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus for 11 years. She also sang in a variety of local folk and folk-rock bands and has played backup guitar for fiddlers. She enjoys singing and dancing to a variety of musical genres. Uren (vocal harmony) comes by her musical talents genetically — her father was also her high school band director. For the past 17 years, she has been active in local choirs, and she is beginning her 15th season as a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus. She Area Obituaries Julia K. Fox James L. Pentecost Thomas Wayne Leslie Continued bottom of next column Worship Together… 77536740 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study & prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPR-Christ’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel.umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July26 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Church Softball. Friday - 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Monday - 6:30 p.m. Church Softball. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON - Julia K. Fox, age 65, of Delton, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2009 at her residence. Born July 28, 1943 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John C. and Margaret E. (Cole) Vincent. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. She worked at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for more than 25 years. She also worked for Foremost Insurance Company for a few years. Julia loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a devoted fan of their academics and sports. She enjoyed spending time at her home on Wall Lake where she was instrumental in organizing the annual 4th of July boat parade. She and her husband have spent several winters in Florida, boating and enjoying friends and family. She was a devoted mother and always attended her children's sporting and band activities. In the 1980's she was the president of the Hastings Band Boosters. Julia is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Charles; sons, C. Brent and Tracy Fox, Gregory and Connie Fox, Michael and Sandi Fox; her daughter, Kimberly Smith; grandchildren, Adam and Christopher Fox, Meghan and Benjamin Fox, Alexandra Fox, Hunter, Rachel and Wyatt Smith; three brothers; one sister, many nieces and nephews, and several dear friends. Memorial contributions can be made to Julia Fox Grandchildren Fund at Hastings City Bank. Respecting her wishes Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 5 to 7 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - James L. Pentecost, of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, age 62, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo after a 10 year courageous battle with Leukemia. Jim was born Jan. 5, 1947 in Charlotte the son of John and Betty (Gusey) Pentecost and had been a Hastings resident for 20 years moving there from Charlotte. He was a 1965 graduate of Charlotte High School and had attended Jackson Community College. He served in the U. S. Army in Viet Nam and was a member of the V. F. W. He was currently the owner/operator of the Thornapple Lake Trading Post for 20 years where he enjoyed working along side with his niece, Debbie Geiger. While in Charlotte he had served as a Charlotte City Police Officer for many years. Surviving are his beloved partner in life, Jeanne Ayres; two children, Becky (Scott) Herder of Kalamazoo and Michelle (Caley) Edgerly of New Concord, OH; five granddaughters, Samantha Richardson, Erika, Rosie and Claire Edgerly and Ally Herder; his mother, Betty Pentecost of Charlotte; five siblings, Gary (Dori) Pentecost of Toledo, OH, Linda Tokar of Charlotte, Sharon (Michael) Smith of Lapeer, Terry (Holly) Pentecost of Charlotte and Cindy (Joe) Leimback of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews and his loyal dog, Annie. He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Pentecost. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment with Military Honors were in the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. The family suggests memorial contributions to the ASPCA or the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Thomas Wayne Leslie passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Visitation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Nickie Donald Hammond Nickie Donald Hammond of Manistee, formally, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee, at age 70. He is survived by his wife, Leanne Gorch of Manistee; daughters, Nichole (Dean) Howe of Grand Rapids and Tina L’Angelle of Ironwood; brother, W. Lee (Barb) Hammond of Belmont; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Colleen Hammond; brothers, Robert Hammond, Jerald Hammond and Dennis Hammond. Nickie enjoyed fishing, camping and socializing with family and friends. He was at the Lauer Family Funeral HomeWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family received friends Wednesday, July 22, 2009 until service time. Deacon Eugene Haas officiated. According to his wishes, cremation will follow. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. Please share a memory with Nickie’s family at www.lauerfh.com. James A. Nelson Continued from previous column said she enjoys singing in a variety of settings — everywhere from the shower to the car to clubs and dance halls. She develops the harmonies for Java Jive. Pete Lewandoski (guitar) continues to develop his musical expertise by exploring jazz guitar techniques and orchestrating the instrumentation for Java Jive. He also plays guitar and fiddle in a local Irish band. He has kept his musical interests alive by exploring many avenues including folk, “old-timey” and Irish. Porter (upright bass) enjoys bringing music to an audience and swinging his upright bass to popular jazz standards. He is also an experienced solo performer and has played bluegrass, Irish and rock ‘n’ roll guitar in a number of bands over the years. Saltsman (drums) is expanding his musical horizons by adding the distinct period-correct style of percussion apropos to Java Jive. He is a veteran rock drummer with plenty of jazz and Irish experience who displays his versatile style in a local rock/Irish band and occasionally with other local musicians. Smith (woodwinds) enjoys performing a variety of musical styles ranging from avantgarde to fusion to free-form jazz. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University as a music composition major and has played professionally for over 45 years, earning the stage name of “Sax Man.” Music lovers should bring chairs or blankets along with their dancing shoes to the Riverbank Gazebo in downtown Middleville. There is no charge for the concert. Local restaurants offer concert specials. If it rains, this concert will be moved to the sanctuary at the Middleville United Methodist Church. James A. Nelson, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 22, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to Arthur J. and Doris L. (Mauger) Nelson. Jim was a graduate of Rock Creek High School in Indiana class of 1964. Moving to Northern Michigan in 1966, he met and married Linda Lynn in 1968. They raised their two children on their farm in Wilson Township, where Jim worked for East Jordan Iron Works for many years in East Jordan Michigan. He was also employed for the last 19 years at EJIW Sunfield Distribution and Assembly Center as Inventory Manager in Sunfield. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, 4-H leader for Emmet-Charlevoix Counties: he also sat on the Wilson Township Board. Jim was also a member of a stock car racing team. Other interests were woodworking, NASCAR fan, avid Red Wing fan and Michigan State fan. He loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula hunting and fishing. Most of all he was a loving and compassionate husband and awesome dad to his children and a great friend to many. Jim is survived lovingly by his wife Linda (Lynn) Nelson of 41 years; his son, Rick J. (Mary) Nelson of PA.; his daughter, Jamie L. Nelson of NY.; brothers, Dr. Darl D. (Tina) Nelson of WA., Larry D. (Dot) Nelson of SC., sister Ruby Thunderbird of IN., and his best friend, buddy and brother of over 40 years, Tom McGeorge and sister, Sandy McGeorge of Boyne City; grandson, Joshua James Nelson of NC.; sister-in-law, Lorna L. Lynn of Hawaii; many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and nephews and cousins whom he loved very much. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William E. Nelson; nephew little Larry Nelson and brother, Keith L. Nelson. Respecting Jim's wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:30am at the United Brethren Church in Sunfield with a luncheon served immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings,MI. 49058. Envelopes available at the church or the Funeral Home. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Call 269-945-9554 anytime for Maple Valley News Action-ads! �Social News Margie Dull celebrates 76th birthday Margie Dull will celebrate her 76th birthday on Tuesday, July 28th. Those wishing may join her family in sending birthday greetings to her at 5303 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 7 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture discusses the future of farming by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The role of the United States Department of Agriculture and possible changes that could help stimulate the agricultural community were part of a town-hall-style discussion last week with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. The event was part of the Obama Administration’s Rural Tour. Nearly 400 people gathered at the Country Mill east of Vermontville, each with a vested interest in at least one part of the agricultural field. Katie Eldred of Vermontville was there to find out if ag education will see any changes in the near future. Peggy Beals of Grass Lake attended to see if the USDA will help make it easier for small dairy farmers to communicate directly with consumers and provide a fresher product. Joe Harvey of Vermontville was interested in new programs being developed by the USDA and the expansion of solar energy possibilities. Whatever their interest, it was evident from the packed barn that Vilsack’s visit created a unique opportunity for residents to have direct dialogue with Washington, D.C. Vilsack opened his portion of the meeting by stressing to the crowd how instrumental farmers are to the world’s economy. “Every family needs a farmer,” said Vilsack. “Every family in the nation needs a farm producing food for them.” Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Mark Schauer hosted the event and opened the pro- gram by looking to the role agriculture can play in helping the economy rebound. “There’s an important role agriculture can play as a positive part of the solution,” said Stabenow. “I continue to believe that this is so important for our country, especially for our state and our way of life.” Stabenow detailed a training center being developed by with the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek. The center would provide standardized training for food producers in the state and around the nation. The Kellogg company has already contributed $5 million toward the creation of the facility. Currently there is no uniform training system in place for producers, and Stabenow said it is a natural fit to have the institution in a state where agriculture is the second leading industry. “It ought to be right here in Michigan. We should be bringing people here to train,” said Stabenow. Vilsack talked to the crowd about the financial situation of many farming families and the need to revamp agriculture as a viable business for producers, both large and small. “Ninety percent of farm families require off-farm employment to make the farm profitable and equitable,” said Vilsack. Beyond the financial side of farming, Vilsack said agriculture should be preserved and expanded for less tangible reasons. “It’s important because there’s a value system here. A value system of hard work, com- munity and genuinely caring about other people in the community,” said Vilsack. “I think, for the first time in a long, long while, we’re providing tools to protect that value system.” All three speakers urged those in attendance to think outside the box in terms of the future of agriculture and incorporate other areas such as technology into their businesses. “Our challenge in rural development is to figure our how to focus to create those economic opportunities,” said Vilsack. “Think creativity. Innovation doesn’t have to be limited to urban centers ... Creativity and innovation is out on a farm when the combine breaks down out in the field. You use ‘a little of this’ and ‘a little of that’ to make it go.” Stabenow used wind torrents as an example of how their use in the agriculture world would create even more opportunities in other areas such as manufacturing. “We can build every single part (of a wind turbine) right here in Michigan,” said Stabenow. “There’s a lot of innovation here, and we just can’t sell ourselves short.” Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, July 23 - Wednesday, July 29 Weight Room Hours: 77536702 4 generations of AdrouniePrzybylo SCHOOLS OF CHOICE (Front row, left to right) Valentine Przybylo, great grandson-twin, Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, great grandfather, Conrad Przybylo, great grandson-twin; (back row) Kate Przybylo, granddaughter and Michael Adrounie, son. Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim *Wednesday: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Open Swim *Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. *No Open Gym Monday - Wednesday Thursday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am for adults; 10:30am - 12:30pm for families; 12:30pm - 3:00pm for students * Donotes a change in the schedule Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Hook-Warren Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 07523870 Jennifer Lynn Hook, daughter of Debra Hook of Charlotte, and Miles Keith Warren III, son of Wenda Bragg of Hastings, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Charlotte High School, and is currently employed by National City Bank. The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 2007 graduate of Michigan State University, and is currently pursuing his master of arts in counselor education at Western Michigan University. A June 2010 wedding will take place. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. If you are looking to purchase your first home, now is a great time! Ask me how you can qualify for up to $8,000 Tax Credit. Let 28 years of experience work for you! MITCH POLL 269-838-7252 ® mjpoll@grar.com Associate Broker The Realty Inc. 77536754 “Your Real Estate Connection” Cabinets Plus 77528605 Oak • Ash • Aromatic Cedar • Hickory • Wormy Maple Laurence Hull is 80 years young A surprise 80th birthday party for Laurence “Louie” Hull will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hidden Valley Community Center, 520 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Please join Laurence in celebrating another “milestone” birthday! Hastings township board approves memorandum for brownfield grant by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the July 14 meeting of the Hastings Charter Township Board, Supervisor Jim Brown announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $200,000 grant to the City of Hastings, Carlton Township and Hastings and Rutland charter townships for the assessment of brownfield sites within those municipalities. Though the definition varies, a brownfield usually is regarded as either an abandoned or partially derelict property suffering from either actual or assumed environmental contamination. Brown explained that the grant, which will be available for use from Oct. 1 of this year through Sept. 30, 2012, will allow certain owners of area brownfield sites the opportu- FREE PROFESSIONAL IN-HOME ESTIAMTES Cabinets Plus is a local cabinet manufacture. 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It doesn’t come along very often.” In a vote relating to the grant, the board approved a memorandum detailing the makeup of a coalition to determine which owners of brownfields will be approached with opportunities to take advantage of the free environmental assessments. The memorandum states that, in addition to Brown, the coalition is to be comprised of Jeff Mansfield, Hastings city manager; Brad Carpenter, supervisor of Carlton Township; and Jim Carr, supervisor of Rutland Charter Township. TOWNSHIP, continued on page 8 Distressed in any color you like. 1-269-945-9300 Custom millwork service available 77536650 Trapped in a mortgage you can’t get out of? In foreclosure? Heading to foreclosure? Need to sell your home, but owe more than what it is worth? THERE ARE NO-COST GOVERNMENT-BACKED ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO YOU. Call today to get the facts: 269-838-3838 Get out from underneath your mortgage while keeping your credit intact. 07756520 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Talking sense about swine flu in the fall by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters In the spring of 1918, World War I was taking the lives of thousands of men from many nations around the globe. No one paid much attention when some of them came down with influenza. After getting back on their feet, the troops were once more sent forward to be shelled and shot at. Over our summer of 1918, the flu essentially disappeared from Europe. But it likely moved to the Southern Hemisphere, and when it bounced back to us in our fall, the flu had morphed into a killer. Doctors were astounded at how quickly influenza patients sickened and then died. And it wasn’t just the lives of the old and infirm or the very young that were generally lost. The flu added a specialty by killing healthy young adults. Before it was over, the 1918 influenza killed more people around the world than all the battles of World War I. That’s the kind of assault on society that shapes a whole generation – even if it does so silently and by attrition rather than with bombs and machine-gun fire. Like many people coming of age at the time, my grandmother’s life in 1918 was changed by influenza. She didn’t get sick, but her high school was closed down indefinitely because of the outbreak. She was a working-class girl, so she took a job and moved on without a diploma – which she missed having for the rest of her natural life. Your family may have similar stories – or names written in the family Bible marked “died of flu” in the long school year of 1918-19. Most of the influenza strains that scientists fear most emerge from pig or bird hosts. That animal pathway, plus the history of the 1918 flu and lesser epidemics since then, propel scientists and medical personnel to closely follow the swine (H1N1) virus you heard about in the news earlier this year. I chose not to write about the swine flu in this column last spring because I didn’t care to add to the media hysteria around the outbreak. But in the lull of summer, perhaps we can all regroup and look at some facts before we head into the flu season this fall. In June, the World Health Organization assigned H1N1 its highest rating, meaning that a global pandemic of swine flu is now underway. The virus is alive and well around the world – and will be for some time to come. And cases of H1N1 are being reported in most states of our national union each week, information you can track for yourself from the American Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu. Links from the CDC site show the total American cases and the fatality rate for H1N1. As I type these words, the data are about 34,000 American cases and 170 deaths. That’s a death rate of about .5 percent. “Many of those deaths come about in people who also had a complicating factor like lung problems or a compromised immune system,” Dr. Phil Mixter explained to me. Mixter is an immunologist on the faculty of Washington State University. While 170 deaths are to be regretted, Mixter also put them in context for me when he said that each year about 35,000 to 40,000 Americans die of influenza. The obvious disconnect in how the news media covers different types of influenza seems clear enough to me from those stark figures. Still, the $64 million question for the fall is whether we will experience what the world did in 1918, with a stronger flu hitting the Northern Hemisphere hard. If so, we’ll have the advantage compared to the old days of anti-viral medications and special flu vaccines aimed at the swine flu infection. But even if H1N1 becomes much more common than it was this past spring, it’s also worth bearing in mind that the annual influenza could be our greatest adversary. Your common sense for dealing with both types of flu – staying home when ill, washing hands, eating right and getting the flu shot or shots your doctor recommends – are the boring but best ways to prepare for whatever comes. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. School Supplies Baby Care backpacks pencils notebooks folders pens crayons colored markers colored pencils pencil box scissors glue sticks Personal Care deodorant feminine products toothbrush toothpaste dental floss mouth wash shave cream razors bar soap shampoo/conditioner vitamins band-aids lotion hairbrush/combs diapers wipes lotions shampoo pull-ups Q-tips cotton balls Household Care toilet paper hand soap dish soap kleenex cleaning products paper towels tin foil napkins paper plates paper cups storage/sandwich bags garbage bags Laundry Care laundry detergent dryer sheets bleach fabric softener stain remover Items will be divided and distributed by the Fresh Food Initiative and Food Pantries throughout Barry County. School supplies will be distributed by the Barry County United Way backpack program. Depot Day is coming. On Saturday, Lake Odessa will again observe Depot Day, complete with awards, music, dancing, food, and a free afternoon under the shade of a big tent among friends. In the continuing tradition, one business or profession will be honored. This year it is the medical profession, invitations have gone to doctors and their families from the past and the present. There will be a written history free for distribution, displays, photos and more. Some years ago Dr. Jack Tromp gave the depot all his medical furniture and equipment, x-ray equipment, scalpels, examination tables, lamps, cabinets for instruments, desks and old newspaper items will be on display. Dancers, singers and instrumentalists will entertain from noon to 5 p.m., along with the presentation of the Janie Rodriguez Award, the presentation of the framed display of the medical profession with the unveiling while the medical families are on stage followed by the dancers and singers. Jessica Price, a contestant in last summer’s “America’s Got Talent” show, will take the stage at 3:30 p.m. A new cookbook will be on sale. A raffle for gasoline certificates will have tickets on sale all afternoon. Food will be sold near the caboose. At the same time, the county genealogy society will have the World War II book on sale. Less than 100 books are left from the original printing of 800. The ICGS has other books, plat mats and histories for sale. Both the Depot and Freight House are air-conditioned. The buildings then will again be open Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. for those who miss the Saturday events. The directors of the LOAHS met Monday evening and heard reports of Art in the Park. A new item the society had on sale was a cookbook named Taste of the Town, which has a railroad theme. The $10 book of recipes old and new will be on sale on Depot Day. In addition to sundaes at the food booth, there will be some commercial ice cream treats from Schwann’s. Center Stage dancers will entertain and so will the cloggers. Wheat has appeared to be ripe for several days, earlier then usual, but so far very little has been harvested. We saw one combine in a field west of Portland last week. The Lake Odessa Fair parade Wednesday, July 8, had gentlemen wearing dark uniforms and white plumed hats who were Knights Templar, members of Masonic order. They appeared in honor of Grand Marshal Laurel Garlinger, who is a longtime member and officer in the Order of Eastern Star, another of the Masonic family of fraternal and filial organizations. On Tuesday, July 14, the third annual luncheon of the Tri-River Museum group was held at Belding’s Belrockton. Each year had seen a growing number of men who attend. This year 10 men came, and most of them were prize winners in two drawings. The 50/50 drawing and many door prizes were awarded following the program. Delores Dipp of Freeport was the speaker. She delighted her audience with her stories of the wide collection of nutcrackers from many countries and also of canes of many varieties. One contained a sword and was very lethal looking. More than one had hidden compartments which could hold a liquid. Another held a measuring device for determining how many hands high was a horse. There were canes made from glass, wood, metal and others. Another collection was of pie birds, used to divert steam from the center of a pie to prevent spills in the bottom of an oven. Members had time before and after to view the floors of museum exhibit. Funeral services were set for Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Carson City for Dale Simmet, 53, who died July 17 at home. He was the youngest brother of Carl (Marilynn) Simmet of Washington Boulevard, Lake Odessa. Correction The chicken barbecue at Art in the Park in Lake Odessa was not put on by the Chamber of Commerce, as stated in the Banner. According to Cindi Coats of the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, the dinner was provided by the Outlaw Bar and Grill in Lake Odessa. Sunfield goes back to school for grand marshal Offers unique ‘shovel-ready’ employment opportunity The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board has announced the 2009 grand marshal for this year’s event. The honoree is not a person, however. The more than 100-year-old Sunfield High School, which met its demise recently, will be recognized with a special tribute as a non-human grand marshal. “The Sunfield High School as we know it is being torn down this summer to make room for modernization to the Sunfield Elementary School,” said Picnic organizer Brenda Gibbs. “The committee felt that this was an opportune time to celebrate all the memories that this building holds for the many who walked its halls.” “We invite anyone who has ever attended Sunfield High School to participate in many of the activities celebrating those memories in Sunfield.” The grand marshal reception will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Van Buren Park. At noon on Saturday, Aug. 15, the parade will step off. Grand marshal activities will conclude at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, with the allclass reunion at the United Brethren Church on M-43. Sunfield Farmers Picnic organizers are planning for every aspect of the annual parade. With that in mind, the committee is offering a short-term employment opportunity as a “pooper scooper.” The pay is $30 to clean up after the horses. No previous experience necessary. Contact Wendy Mater at 517-566-8880. NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TOWNSHIP, continued from page 7 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Even though the results of the environmental assessments might help owners of brownfields with the sale or rehabilitation of such properties, Brown said that being approached about the grant does not entail any obligation on the part of those who are approached. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary, he explained. In other business, Evelyn Holzwarth, administrator of the Hastings Public Library, delivered a presentation on the new building for the library that was constructed in June 2007. The new building has led to a substantial increase in the number of people who visit the library and utilize its many resources, she said. Compared to last year, nearly 7,500 more computer sessions were documented at the library this year, she noted, adding that the new building now regularly houses many functions and routinely provides a space for various organizations to meet. “We sponsored 331 programs, and we hosted 236 public meetings and events in our community room,” she explained. “Our library is a very busy place.” Holzwarth also discussed the millage renewal of 1.6 mills for the library that residents of Hastings and Rutland charter townships will have the opportunity vote on Aug. 4. If approved by voters, the millage would replace an expiring millage of the same amount for the library that has been in effect since 2000, she explained. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the CHANNEL DRIVE/FORD’s POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-2 benefitted by the proposed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $35,685. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. 77536559 77536749 Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XIV) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter We had still about 20 miles before reaching the highest point in the South Pass with a gentle grade most of the distance. Because of the altitude, the atmosphere was light and rarified, affecting the efforts of both man and beast; the teams were easily tired and would lie down while hitched to the wagons, as soon as we stopped. For this reason the captain gave orders to make only 10 miles the next day and to camp at a spot where he had camped two years before. That evening many stories were told around our campfire. The captain told us of some of his hunting experiences in this same region which were so thrilling that a hunting party was gotten up at once under his leadership to put in full day hunting. Early next morning, as we were ready to start, the captain asked me if I would take charge of the train while he went on to hunt. This I agreed to do on condition that they make a day of sport out of their hunting, dividing the party into two squads, one taking one side of the trail and the other the other side, with the penalty upon the squad that secured the least amount of game of cooking supper and breakfast for the company at the summit of the Rocky Mountains. The suggestion met with a cheer, and arrangements were quickly made, Captain Smith and Gondola being selected as leaders and choosing up sides. The captain instructed me to push on at once and to make the agreed camping place by noon if possible, and at three o’clock to send out two empty wagons to get the game. Both parties were to kill any game they could find and the result of the contest was to be divided by a majority vote of all the persons who stayed with the wagons. At noon, after an uphill drive of 10 miles, we made camp on the west side of a snowbank several feet in height which had been left from the previous winter. While I had been attending to the various interests of our train during the forenoon, the Doctor, with his arm still in a sling from the injury received at the Little Blue River, drove our team of four yoke of oxen, handling the whip with his well arm. At three o’clock in the afternoon, as we had previously agreed, two of our wagons were unloaded and started out in opposite directions, one north and the other south, toward the timber and foot-hills of the mountain ranges, to bring in the game which the 20 hunters had secured during the day. The teams returned nearly at the same time, each wagons well loaded with game, dressed and ready for use. The parties of hunters marched alongside the wagon with their rifles over their shoulders and made an imposing and martial procession. Nearly all the varieties of animals to be found near the summit of the Rocky Mountains – from a rattlesnake to a mountain lion – were killed that day. Captain Smith’s party, hunting near one of the branches of the Sweet Water River, brought in four mountain sheep, one black-tailed deer, 25 rabbits, one bald-headed eagle, and two large rattlesnakes. Gondola’ss party, hunting on the south, secured a mountain lion, a deer, and 20 rabbits. The bodies of all the game except the mountain lion were brought to camp while the lion’s skin was presented to the Southern party who were saving all the furs and valuable hides that were obtained on the journey. The vote taken on the relative success of the hunting parties resulted in Captain Smith’s party coming out victorious, and Gondola’s party had the task of preparing the next two meals, which they did with much merriment and to the satisfaction of all. Supper was announced in good time, and we all gathered in a circle around the fire and were served in genuine Southern style by the two colored men. That supper was a memorable occasion for us. We were all in good spirits over our success thus far, delighted with our fine game supper and enthusiastic over the novel and romantic location we occupied. The stars shone brilliantly above us in the rarified atmosphere, our eyes took in a depth and outstretch of landscape which they could not fathom, our memories spanned with interest the incidents and distances of the route already covered, and our anticipations sought to grasp the future of our way. This induced thoughtfulness and reflection, as well as exuberance of spirit and hopefulness. Our hardships and exposures seemed forgotten or discounted, and our future prospects rose above par in the market of our anticipations and hopes. The hour following supper was an interesting and enjoyable one, each member of the party being called upon for a five minute speech. I think that there were some very witty and ever brilliant things said that night, but, since no secretary had been appointed for the occasion, no record of these speeches was made, and they were soon lost in the echoes of the nearby mountains. But the hour and the speeches served their best purpose, for they brought us into closer touch and sympathy with each other than we had been before. (To be continued) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of an application to rezone parcel # 08-13-035-005-20, commonly known as 3794 Tillotson Lake Road, Hastings. Described as: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP S 338.5 FT OF E 1320 FT OF E 44 AC OF N 64 AC OF S 114 AC OF SW 1/4 SEC 35-3-9 The property is currently zoned “AG”, AGRICULTURAL. The applicant seeks rezoning to “RE”, RURAL ESTATES, RESIDENTIAL, which will comply with the Township Master Plan. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments. ROBIN HAWTHORNE, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 77536745 (269) 948-2194 EDWARD JONES Have your parents made their financial plans? As an adult, you’re fortunate if you still have your parents. However, as they get older, you may well have to assist them in some key areas of their life. Specifically, they may need you to get involved in some of their financial issues. And if you do, you may need to focus on two areas: leaving a legacy and managing finances during retirement. While initiating these conversations may not be easy for you, it is important, and you may find your parents more willing to discuss these issues than you had thought. In any case, if your parents haven’t already done so, encourage them to work with an estate-planning professional to develop the necessary legal documents, which may include wills, trusts and financial durable powers of attorney. These documents and services can be invaluable in helping individuals find efficient ways to pass assets from one generation to the next. An estate-planning attorney can identify which arrangements are the most appropriate for you and your family. In your discussions on leaving a legacy, you may also want to bring up the topic of the beneficiary designations that may appear on your parents’ life insurance contracts and qualified plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs. If the family picture has changed in recent years, and your parents had intended to change these designations, they should take action sooner rather than later. While your parents need to deal with the legacy issue, they still may have plenty of years of living ahead of them — and they might need help managing their money during these years. For starters, you may want to have a discussion about their savings, investments, insurance and so on, and where these assets are held. Are they kept in banks or investment companies? Do your parents have safe-deposit boxes? This knowledge could be valuable if you ever become involved in managing or distributing your parents’ resources. Also, you might want to talk to your parents about the income sources they may be drawing from during their retirement. For example, how much are they taking out each year from their 401(k)s and IRAs? They don’t want to withdraw so much that they deplete their accounts too soon, but at the same time, they would no doubt like to maintain their standard of living in retirement. You may want to suggest to your parents that they evaluate their investment portfolio for both growth and income potential — because they will need both elements during a long retirement. If your parents aren’t already working with a financial advisor, you may want to encourage them to do so. Managing an investment portfolio during retirement is no easier than doing so during one’s working years — and there’s less time to overcome mistakes. A qualified financial advisor can help your parents choose the right mix of investments that can help meet their needs. 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Index values above 50 generally indicate See RETAILERS, on page 11 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25295-NC In the matter of the name change of RITA M. VIDOR. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on August 11, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., at the Barry County Probate Court, 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose. Petition to Change Name of Rita M. Vidor to Rita MacDonell Bigelow. Date: July 16, 2009 WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP Carl W. Dufendach P30434 111 Lyon Street NW, Suite 900 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 752-2000 Rita M. Vidor 573 Eagle Point Drive Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 77536709 (616) 374-3125 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John D. Minehart and Patricia Minehart, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 28, 2005 and recorded March 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142398, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 2005-5 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Eighteen Thousand and 19/100 Dollars ($618,000.19) including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South one-half of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parker's Plats; thence South 05 degrees 18 minutes East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes West 915.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes West 747.40 feet; thence South 940.00 feet; thence West 1330 (+/-) feet; thence North 2660 (+/) feet; thence East 1330 (+/-) feet to the center of said Section 30 and the Northwest corner of Parker's Plat; thence South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 feet; thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes East 287.90 feet; thence South 39 degrees 30 minutes East 171.50 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes East 493.69 feet (recorded 439.69 feet) to the point of beginning. Being more particularly described by a survey as follows that part of Section 30, Town North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at the center of said Section 30, being the Northwest corner of "Parker's Plat" ; thence along the Southerly line of the said Plat the following four courses; South 22 degrees 44 minutes 10 seconds East 126.46 meets thence South 20 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East, 287.90 feet thence South 39 degrees 31 minutes, 03 seconds East, 171.46 feet; thence South 77 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 493.69 feet to the Southeast corner of said Plat; thence south 05 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 160.60 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West 910.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 752.83 feet to the North and South one-quarter lines thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds West on said one-quarter line 958.22 feet to the South one-quarter post of said section; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds West on the South Section line, 1330.40 feet to the South eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds East on the North and South eighth line of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, 2653.52 feet to the North eighth post of the Southwest fractional one-quarter, thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 08 seconds East on the East and West one-quarter line, 1323.04 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel B: Also Lot 5 of Parker's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 106, Barry County Records Parcel C: Also a parcel of land located in the Southeast onequarter of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as follows: Beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park, thence North 78 degrees 30 minutes West 101.75 feet; thence North 58 degrees 31 minutes East, 215.64 feet; thence South 73 degrees 20 minutes East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 29 minutes West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with the land between the shore traverse line and the South shore of Fine Lake, subject to an easement of the Consumers Power Company. Being more particularly described by survey as follows: beginning at a point on the center line of South Shore Drive which lies North 78 degrees 21 minutes West 275.00 feet from the Southwest corner of recorded Plat of Reid Park; thence North 78 degrees 21 minutes West on the center line of South Shore Drive, 101.75 feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 215.64 feet to the Shore of Fine Lake; thence an intermediate traverse line along the shore of Fine Lake, South 73 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds East 31.45 feet; thence South 41 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 169.92 feet to the point of beginning, together with all the land between the intermediate traverse line and South shore of Fine Lake. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536432 File No. 306.1832 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025355 DE Estate of Carol Renee Cranmore. Date of birth: 6/14/61. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carol Renee Cranmore, who lived at 1881 North Norris Rd., Middleville, Michigan died May 31, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carl R. Cranmore, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 15, 2009 Terry L. Hoeksema (P25182) 2932 East Paris, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (616) 957-4950 Carl R. Cranmore 1881 North Norris Rd. Middleville, MI 49333 77536743 (269) 795-4099 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David B. Bagley AKA David Bagley and Connie L. Bagley AKA Connie Bagley, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2002, and recorded on September 17, 2002 in instrument 1087599, and assigned by said Mortgagee to National City Mortgage Co. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven And 96/100 Dollars ($154,257.96), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 2 Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows to-wit: Beginning at iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Village of Cloverdale, that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said plat, thence angling (from said southerly line produced) 1/4 degree to the right 289 feet, to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the place of beginning Southeast corner, thence angling 17 degrees 50 minutes to the left 50 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 3 feet long, thence angling 37 1/2 degrees to the right 100 feet to a 3/4 inch gas pipe 2 feet long in a tile for the Southwest corner, thence angling 106 degrees 56 minutes to the right 201 3/4 feet, thence angling 94 degrees to the right 89 feet, thence angling 69 degrees 55 minutes to the right 130 1/2 feet to the place of beginning. All in North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Bearings for Southwest corner, Balm of Gilead 26 minutes North 80 1/2 degrees East 58 1/4 feet, Northwest corner, Blacksmith Shop South 5 1/2 degrees West 37 3/4 feet. Also that part of North 1/2 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at Northwest corner of land deeded by Alta L. Ludwig and Letitia I. Foster to Stephen P. Brandstatter, January 27, 1912, recorded Liber 99 deeds, Page 476, thence in Northerly direction along Easterly line of the Plat of Igowild Heights, or an extension thereof to Long Lake, thence Easterly along shore of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant of Long Lake to line parallel to said first course and 30 feet distant, Also, a parcel of land located in the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, commencing at an iron stake in the Southerly line of Center Street in the Plat of the Village of Cloverdale that is 52 1/2 feet Westerly from the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in said Plat, thence deflecting fifteen minutes to the right from the Southerly line of Center Street South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 281.62 feet to the point of beginning thence South 77 degrees 47 minutes West 7.38 feet, thence North .08 degrees 18 minutes East 130.50 feet, thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes West 59.00 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes East 147 feet; thence South 61 degrees 37 minutes East 22.65 feet, thence South .08 degrees 18 minutes West 282.20 feet to the point of beginning, (Liber 372, Page 852, Barry County Records) Also, described as part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, beginning at a point which is South 509.62 feet along the East line of said Section 20 to the centerline of M-43, and South 77 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West, 1373.81 feet along said centerline of M-43 extended, from the East quarter post of said section 20, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East, 252.04 feet to a point on a traverse line along the shore of Long Lake, thence North 61 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds West 52.65 feet to the end of said traverse line, thence South 24 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds West 348.75 feet to a point in Gurnsey Lake Road thence continuing along said road South 82 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 99.95 feet, thence continuing along said road North 59 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East 50.11 feet thence continuing along said road North 77 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 7.38 feat, thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes East 29.47 feet to the point of beginning, subject to the use of Southerly 33.00 feet thereof as Gurnsey Lake Road. The above description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536367 File #269954F01 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 8, 2009 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Approved reappointments of Larry Haywood and Bev Warren to the Planning Commission for a three year term. Reappointed Larry Haywood and appointed Marlin Walters to the Zoning Board of Appeals each for a three year term. Appointed Bill Hanshaw as Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member. Directed the Supervisor to proceed with steps needed to rename the Library Agreement, by roll call vote. Postponed a resolution to reconcile terms of office with state law until August Board meeting. Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77536760 www.rutlandtownship.org NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on May 31, 2000, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 15, 2000, in Document No. 1045614, and a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on October 12, 2001, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 17, 2001, in Document No. 1068269 (collectively the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two and 44/100 Dollars ($1,220,862.44), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Part of the Northeast _ of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center _ post of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 276.50 feet along the East and West _ line of said Section 14 to the place of beginning of his description; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds West 586.64 feet to the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds East 755.42 feet along said centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); to the said East and West _ line of Section 14; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 468.92 feet along said East and West _ line of Section 14 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Formerly described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 365.70 feet (recorded East 361.29 feet) from the center post of said Section 14, said point lying North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 379.72 feet from the Intersection of said East and West _ line with the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 15 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East 145.57 feet (recorded North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet); thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East) 42.47 feet; thence North 33 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East (recorded North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East) 145.20 feet to a point in the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37) which lies North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West (recorded North 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West) 386.53 feet from the intersection of said South Middleville Road (M-37) with the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West 368.89 feet along the centerline of South Middleville Road (M37); thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds East 586.54 feet (recorded Southerly 586.67 feet) to the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 89.20 feet to the place of beginning. Also, beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant East 361.29 feet East from the Center post of said Section 14 and running thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East 42.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East 145.20 feet to the center of M-37 (Middleville Road); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West 386.53 feet along the center of said M-37 to the centerline of M-43 (Gun Lake Road); thence West 379.72 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 490 South Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536403 KZLIB:608857.1\114675-00006 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 14, 2005, as instrument number 1142707, and rerecorded May 17, 2005, as instrument number 1146616, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, and recorded on June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006537, Barry County Records (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Seven and 03/100 Dollars ($274,697.03). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the NorthSouth 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004-040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536417 1680500-1 PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by James W. Holes, an unmarried man to MERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INC., by a mortgage dated May 23, 2008 and recorded on June 11, 2008 in instrument No. 200806110006132 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($161,897.87) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence South 80 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 80 rods, thence west 8 rods to the place of beginning, except commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence East 8 rods, for the place of beginning, thence South 160 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 160 feet, thence East 60 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 25, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 75033 ASAP# 3163663 07/02/2009, 07/09/2009, 07/16/2009, 07/23/2009 MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by AMIE J. STERLING, a single person, Mortgagor, to MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, having its principal office at 310 Leonard Street NW , Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Mortgagee, dated September 30, 2005 and recorded October 6, 2005 in Instrument No. 1154022. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND 82/100 ($34,999.82) dollars, including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings, Michigan, on August 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Parcel 11: Part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 107.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 242.85 feet; thence Southerly 113.04 feet along a 300.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 11 deg 38'20" West 112.37 feet; thence North 83 deg 41'02" West 208.00 feet; thence North 00 deg 00'00" East 330.00 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 233.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is also subject to and together with a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities described as part of the North 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 deg 00'00" West along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 74.00 feet to the place of beginning of an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities; thence South 00 deg 50'40" West 243.33 feet; thence Southwesterly 310.73 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears South 27 deg 34'34" West 299.58 feet; thence Southwesterly 443.75 feet along a 967.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 41 deg 09'43" West 439.86 feet; thence Southerly 139.80 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears South 13 deg 09'56" West 138.21 feet; thence South 01 deg 59'04" East 253.03 feet; thence Southerly, Westerly and Northerly 250.70 feet along a 60.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 62 deg 17'10" West 104.24 feet; thence Northeasterly 51.83 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 42'50" East 49.54 feet; thence North 01 deg 59'04" West 158.35 feet; thence Northerly 174.36 feet along a 333.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 13 deg 00'56" East 172.37 feet; thence Northeasterly 474.03 feet along a 1033.00 foot radius curve to the right, the long chord of which bears North 41 deg 09'43" East 469.89 feet; thence Northeasterly 249.14 feet along a 267.00 foot radius curve to the left, the long chord of which bears North 27 deg 34'34" East 240.20 feet; thence North 00 deg 50'40" East 242.36 feet to the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence North 90 deg 00'00" East along the North line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 66.01 feet to the place of beginning of said easement. Date: June 26, 2009 MERCANTILE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC a Michigan limited liability company, Mortgagee SCHENK BONCHER & RYPMA Gary P. Schenk P19970 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1601 77536120 (616) 647-8277 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on July 28, 2006, by Daniel R. Walker II, a single man, and Nichole A. Miller, a single woman, as Mortgagors, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on August 3, 2006, in Document No. 1168041 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 66/100 Dollars ($32,446.66), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING AT THE WEST _ POST OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 00° 56’24” EAST 390.63 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 744.66 FEET ALONG A 3819.72 FOOT RADIUS CURVE RIGHT CHORD BEARING S 57° 34’41” EAST 743.48 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00° 27’ 25” EAST 441.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44° 30’13” EAST 652.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86° 53’51” EAST 166.29 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03° 06’09” WEST TO CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536412 KZLIB:608738.1\105064-00192 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Kirk D Ziegler & Jody R. Ziegler, who made a certain mortgage encumbering the property at 2696 Quakezik St Hastings, MI 49058. Your mortgage is now in default, and pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) you are hereby notified of the following: You have the right to request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee of ¬American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3540. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: July 23, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536773 Our File No: 09-12385 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas J. DeVries, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2005, and recorded on October 19, 2005 in instrument 1154830, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four And 31/100 Dollars ($173,664.31), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township; thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East, 545.98 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 1043.59 feet; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East, 573.66 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 428.78 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds West 208.00 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds West 366.27 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds West 177.49 feet; thence North 19 degrees 03 minutes 53 seconds East, 66.00 feet; thence South 70 degrees 56 minutes 07 seconds East, 175.41 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East, 185.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536347 File #225597F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey M. Bishop and Robin Williams-Bishop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2004, and recorded on January 11, 2005 in instrument 1140027, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two And 09/100 Dollars ($376,322.09), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 50 feet North 44 1/2 degrees West from the Southwest corner of Crispe's Plat of Boniface Point according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a point on the shore of Pine lake at Southwest corner of Lot owned by James Ross, thence North 50 1/2 degrees East 172 1/2 feet along the line of said Ross Lot to the Northwest corner of said Ross Lot and being a point on the Northeast shore of said Lake; thence North 9 1/2 degrees West along the shore of said Lake 60 feet; thence South 52 1/4 degrees West 208 feet to Shore of Lake on the South side of said point; thence along shore of Lake South 44 1/2 degrees East 60 feet to the Place of Beginning; the same bordering on the shore of Pine Lake at both ends of said Lot and being in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536398 File #088559F06 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Rizor and Carlinda K. Rizor, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2006, and recorded on August 2, 2006 in instrument 1168023, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Six Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Three And 87/100 Dollars ($669,603.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach; thence South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 15.18 feet to the Place of beginning; thence continuing South 12 degrees 15 minutes West 85.98 feet, thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes East 132.55 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 85 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 118.21 feet to the Place of beginning. Also including all of the Grantor's Right, Title and Interest in and to an easement for ingress and egress to said premises on, over and along the following described premises: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of the First Addition to Eddy's Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes West 215.7 feet; thence East 12 feet; thence North 02 degrees 38 minutes East 215.7 feet to the Southwest 1/4 corner of Lot 3 of said Plat; thence West 12 feet to the place of beginning under this easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536393 File #272048F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christian A. Niles, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Lender LTD dba Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on April 8, 2004 in instrument 1124747, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Nineteen And 19/100 Dollars ($79,819.19), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the South line of said section, 504.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 653.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel to the South line of said section, 301.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, 476.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to the South line of said section, 71.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 11 seconds West parallel with North and South 1/4 line of said section, 177.00 feet to the South line of said section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the South line of said section, 230.00 feet to the beginning. Subject to highway right of way over Southerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536437 File #272333F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Frances E. Keeler Trust. Date of Trust 6/5/98. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frances E. Keeler, who lived at 3350 Fighter Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, died 6/1/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sue Keeler, Trustee 3312 Fighter, Hastings, MI 49058. Sue Keeler 3312 Fighter Rd. 77536747 Hastings, MI 49058 See RETAILERS, from page 9 an increase in positive activity, while values below 50 indicate a decrease. Looking ahead, 35 percent of retailers said they expect higher sales during July through September over the same period last year, while 39 percent project a decrease, and 26 percent no change. That puts the seasonally adjusted outlook index at 48.7, up from 45.6 in May. Apparel retailers did the best, with 63 percent reporting better June sales. FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in a Mortage made on April 12, 2006 by Bennie Lee Anes a/k/a Ben Anes and Dawn Lee Anes a/k/a Dawn Anes, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument No. 1163219. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifteen and 76/100 Dollars ($143,315.76), including interest at 8.5% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 8 and 9, now known as Lot 28, per Judgment recorded in Document #1027008 of E.S. Peterson Park according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 on Page 63. Also a Right of Way 33 feet directly North of the 50 foot road back of Lot 9 and extending North to the County highway. And Lot 3 of West Peterson Park, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 18, Barry County records, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan. More commonly known as 1767 Edwin Drive, Wayland, Michigan. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of sale. Dated: June 23, 2009 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank By: Rachel J. Foster 303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 77536063 269-226-2982 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEPHEN C. ZOET and JILL S. ZOET, husband and wife (collectively “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK WEST, now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated March 11, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 17, 2005, as instrument number 1142844, as amended by a first amendment to mortgage dated June 19, 2009, recorded June 23, 2009, as instrument number 200906230006538 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Three and 80/100 Dollars ($86,963.80). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, T4N, R9W, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 2022.77 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 347.35 feet; thence North 60°16'45" West 512.22 feet; thence North 17°00'19" East 220.00 feet; thence South 72°59'41" East 400.00 feet to the place of beginning. Said parcel is subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress, and public utilities as described on Survey Sketch No. 2004040-PDE. Said parcel is also subject to a drainage easement as recorded in the Barry County Palmer Farms Site Condominium. Said parcel is also subject to an easement for storm water retention which is described as commencing at the place of beginning of said parcel; thence South 00°19'55" West along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 242.48 feet; thence North 89°40'05" West 66.58 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 81°46'20" West 20.00 feet; thence North 08°13'40" West 165.00 feet; thence North 81°46'20" East 20.00 feet; thence South 08°13'40" East 165.00 feet to the place of beginning. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures and improvements erected thereon, and all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise apper- Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas D. Roush and Stephanie R. Roush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Equity Consultants, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165593, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Six And 69/100 Dollars ($288,856.69), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, part of the following described parcel: The Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan. Be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536388 File #270903F01 taining, the reversion or reversions, remainder or remainders thereof, and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever of the Mortgagor of, in and to the same and of, in and to every part and parcel thereof; TOGETHER with all the rents, issues and profits thereof; TOGETHER with all oil, gas and minerals in, upon or under the premises and any royalties associated therewith; TOGETHER with all rights under the Land Division Act (MCL 560.101 et seq.), including all rights to make divisions, exempt splits or subdivisions of the premises; TOGETHER with all right, title and interest of the Mortgagor, if any, in and to the land lying in the bed of any street, road, avenue or alley, opened, proposed or vacated in front of or adjoining the premises to the center line thereof; TOGETHER with all easements, rights and licenses relating to the premises; TOGETHER with all machinery, apparatus, equipment, appliances, floor covering, materials, fittings, fixtures and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon, affixed to or intended for use in or upon the premises, or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with operation or maintenance of the premises, and all replacements thereof (the "Fixtures"), including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, lighting, ventilating and power equipment, pipes, ducts, pumps, tanks, compressors, engines, motors, conduits, plumbing and cleaning equipment, fire extinguishing systems, refrigerating and ventilating apparatus, air cooling and air conditioning apparatus, gas, water and electrical equipment, elevators, escalators, attached cabinets, shelving, partitions, carpeting, communications equipment and all of the right, title and interest of Mortgagor in and to any Fixtures which may be subject to any title retention or security agreement superior in lien to the Mortgage; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same which may be made with respect to any of the premises as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to or decrease in the value of the premises. Commonly known as: 2617 Zoet Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 PP#: 08-08-032-028-06 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: July 2, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center, 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1680541-1 77536422 Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, July 23 — Movie Memories, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 — preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 — toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 — summer reading program ends with a Creation Celebration 2 to 3 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information 269-945-4263. �Page 12 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Chris Morrison, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 561 E Shore Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017-9295. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536691 File # 250201F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Esther Strickland, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 2, 2005, and recorded on December 28, 2005 in instrument 1158223, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight And 04/100 Dollars ($102,278.04), including interest at 9.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89, Middleville Downs Addition No. 5, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, Page 43, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536126 File #271373F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Alexander A Napier and Renita A Napier, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6416 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073-9430. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536713 File # 275867F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Brenda G. Ford, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 401 N Whitmore Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9791. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536711 File # 275188F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael Mark Boles and Melinda Dawn Boles, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 14311 North Ave, Bellevue, MI 49021-9237. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov /mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536682 File # 261040F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Darla L Slumkoski, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 109 Scribner St, Delton, MI 49046-7520. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536764 File # 276109F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Joseph Klinge, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 341 W Mill St, Hastings, MI 49058-1606. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536688 File # 275007F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Mark S. Warner and Rebecca S. Warner, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 332 Sherman, Nashville, MI 490739226. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536685 File # 074114F02 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Sally Stanton Property Address: 4443 West Grange Road, Middleville, MI 49333 Regarding mortgage dated 10/13/2006 in the original principal sum of $174,800.00 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 07/20/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09MI00610-1 77536762 Dated: July 23,2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Lee Case and Bonita Rae Case, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as successor-in-interest to Washington Mutual Bank as successor-in-interest to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2005 and recorded July 8, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149166, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred SeventyTwo and 78/100 Dollars ($105,672.78) including interest at 6.347% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JULY 30, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 2 North, Range 8 West for the place of beginning; thence East 430 feet; thence South 385 feet; thence West 430 feet; thence North 385 feet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: July 2, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77536427 File No. 362.6194 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David White, a single man to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2006 and recorded August 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1168764 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 20071 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($132,258.94) including interest 12.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 30, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 31 and 32 of West Beach, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 67, Barry County Records Commonly known as 3229 W Shore Dr, Battle Creek MI 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 7/02/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77536449 Our File No: 09-11605 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric L. Cornwell and Lisa A. Cornwell fka Lisa A. Johnson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 20, 2004, and recorded on September 24, 2004 in instrument 1134419, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six And 98/100 Dollars ($109,136.98), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 30, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 69 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536362 File #271857F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin Biek and Angela M Biek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 3, 2006, and recorded on November 7, 2006 in instrument 1172498, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five And 94/100 Dollars ($78,445.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 20, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of lots 5 and 6, Block 27, Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536731 File #275531F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARIO CASTANEDA, A SINGLE MAN and NICOLE MCCORD, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 21, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2008, in Document No. 20080108-0000262, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($91,921.13), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on July 30, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 800 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 4 (ASSESSED AS WEST 1 / 2) OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO RIGHTS IN A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE WEST 66 FEET AND NORTH 66 FEET OF SAID WEST 1 / 2 OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 23. INCLUDING THE 2001 FOUR SEASON HOUSING MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN#FS212183, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 29, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77536444 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 13 Mud flies on first night of county fair grandstand shows Tires from the stock size all the way up to 39-inches and beyond determined the divisions in the Mud Run Monday night in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) At right, Dan West splashes through the deep mud in an old Dodge just beyond the starting line Monday during the Mud Run at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Motorcyclist’s injuries compounded after crash in Hastings Hastings police responded to a minor personal injury accident involving a motorcycle on Tuesday, July 14, that occurred at the intersections of Church and West Center Street. The 7 p.m. accident occurred when the driver, who was identified as Scott Billings, 27, from Hastings, made a left turn from Church Street onto West Center when he lost his balance and injured himself attempting to “right” the motorcycle while it was still in motion. During the investigation, officers learned that Billings did not have a cycle endorsement and that he also had a suspended driver’s license. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Billings to Pennock Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Billings is facing charges of operating a vehicle on a suspended driver’s license and for not having a cycle endorsement. Erratic driving leads to arrest Hastings Police arrested a Dowling woman after an area broadcast was issued the evening of Wednesday, July 15, alerting Barry County law enforcement of a possible intoxicated driver west of Hastings. A witness observed the vehicle to be driving erratically and heading into the city. At 9:37 p.m., a Hastings Police officer saw the vehicle driving into a fast-food restaurant in the 1000 block of West State Street. The officer made contact with the driver , identified as Carrie Risner, 31, who told officers she had not been drinking but had taken some prescription medications and had also ingested heroin. Risner was unable to successfully perform any of the requested field sobriety tasks and was subsequently placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. She was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Authorities are awaiting blood test results prior to additional charges. Police continues underage drinking, drug use crackdown Hastings officers working through a grant sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety Planning, were targeting underage drinking along the riverwalk areas during the early evening hours of Saturday, July 17 . Officers made contact with several subjects near the Hastings trestle foot bridge at 8:15 p.m. after observing a subject, identified Donald Patterson, 48, from Hastings, consuming intoxicants. Two others in the group were seen smoking marijuana, one being a 16-year-old teen from Hastings and the other, Jeffery Alcala, 18, also from Hastings. Patterson was cited for possession of open intoxicants and was released. Alcala was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana and lodged at the Barry County Jail. The 16-year-old also was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters where he was released to the custody of his parents. He also is facing charges of possession of marijuana. Four-car accident injures six As reported in last week’s Banner, Hastings Police responded to a four-car accident at the corner of South Hanover and Shriner streets at approximately 2:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. The accident occurred when a northbound vehicle on Hanover Street, driven by Andrew Corwin, 30, of Wayland rear-ended the northbound Chrysler LHS, driven by Patricia Gaiski, 53, of Hastings who had stopped and was preparing to turn on to Shriner. The impact spun Gaiski’s car into opposing traffic where it was struck by two southbound vehicles. One vehicle was driven by Karolyn Johnson, 65, of Stockbridge and the other by Ellen Curtis, 70, of Delton. Jason Gaiski, 33, of Hastings, who was in the front-seat passenger in the vehicle driven by Patricia Gaiski, was airlifted to Sparrow Hospital for treatment of injuries. A 4-year-old female rear-seat passenger in the Gaiski vehicle and all drivers were transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. The Hastings Fire Department also responded to the scene. Nashville business burglarized The Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported burglary in Nashville Wednesday, July 15. The burglary at MOO-ville Creamery apparently occurred late Tuesday, July 14, or in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 15. According to the sheriff’s department, from evidence found at the scene, it appears the suspect(s) used a golf club to break the drive-through window, then reached in and took a cash register containing approximately $100 in cash. The broken cash register was later found along the side of Maple Grove Road in Hastings. A deputy interviewed one of four minors named as possible suspects in the MOO-ville break-in and similar incidents in the area including Ewing Garden Center and Landscaping and others. No arrests have been made. Special delivery: Dog sniffs out drugs Thursday, July 16, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) after UPS intercepted a suspicious package. Canine Dep. Kyro was called to the Michigan State Police Battle Creek Post where he positively identified the suspicious package from among four other similar-sized brown boxes. The package was found to contain six to eight pounds of compressed marijuana. Sponsors sought for Senior Project Fresh Banner CLASSIFIEDS With summer in full swing, the farmers markets are starting to bring fresh, locally grown produce for citizens. With food prices high and the economy in a tough time, fresh fruits and vegetables can be difficult to afford, said Laura Anderson, Family Consumer Science educator with MSU Extension. “There is a wealth of research to show that eating fruits and vegetables gives our bodies important vitamins and minerals, fiber and special defense mechanisms to help prevent many diseases,” she said. “They are also full of color, tasty and low in calories. So, how can we get more of these fantastic foods into the diets of senior citizens?” Senior Project Fresh is a state-funded program that gives qualifying seniors a free coupon booklet worth $20 to be used at participating Michigan farmers markets. Barry County is in its third year offering this program to seniors through a partnership with MSU Extension and the Commission on Aging, said Anderson. “With state budget cuts, this program is only able to serve half as many seniors as in years past,” she added. Senior Project Fresh coupons can be used only at Michigan farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. Participants have until Oct. 31 to use their coupons which gives them a chance to enjoy all of their favorite produce. Qualifying seniors must be at least 60 years of age, living independently and fall within the income guidelines which, Anderson said, “are pretty generous.” A person under 60 years but living in a senior housing complex also may qualify. Communities raising funds to purchase more coupon booklets at $20 each are matched by the state at 50 cents for each $1 spent. “So, for every two coupon booklets purchased, the state will match with one booklet — buy two get one free,” explained Anderson. This year, Barry County has an added special incentive. “The Barry County United Way has graciously offered to match 100 percent of any funds that are raised towards purchasing more project Fresh booklets for seniors. What this means simply is (that) for every Project Fresh coupon booklet purchased at $20, Barry County will receive three coupon books total. That is three books for the price of one.” By sponsoring one senior at $20, three seniors will be able to purchase fresh produce. Last year, 200 seniors received coupon booklets with a waiting list following. “Not only do seniors get valuable nutrition into their bodies but the local farmers are also helped out financially,” said Anderson, noting that last year, local farmers earned over $3,000 just from the Senior Project Fresh program. So far in 2009, 100 seniors have received Project Fresh coupon books. Individuals or organizations interested in sponsoring seniors for this program should contact MSU Extension at 269-945-1388 for more information. “The seniors really enjoy the program, and we know that they are getting nutritious food,” she added. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Business Services AIR HOCKEY TABLE $40; Queen size box springs $20; HTC touch Smart Alltel cell phone, w/accessories, $75. Call 269-425-5811 or 269-9489397, leave message. PACK RAT SALE: tools, drill presses, table saw, construction materials, Pella windows, boat parts, antique oak library table, lawn vacuum& chipper, magazines back to 1814, books, car parts, miniatures Star Trek movies, collectibles & more. July 24th, 9-5 & July 25th 9-3. 11387 Oak Drive, Crooked Lake Delton. SMITH’S EQUIPMENT SERVICE: Complete small engine and trailer repair. Commercial and residential. Servicing all makes and models. Business hours: Monday-Friday, 5:00PM9:00PM; Saturday, 7:00AM5:00PM. Over 20 years experience. 3790 W. Grange Road, Middleville, phone (269)945-8831. HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. For Rent FOR RENT- HOME and Outbuilding. Very nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home w/basement and large 2.5 car garage. Situated on a quiet 4.5 acre country lot close to Thornapple Lake. There is a heated 3,000sq ft. outbuilding/shop with large over head doors. This is a unique opportunity for the person desiring their business conveniently located close to home. $1,300/mo plus security deposit. Phone (517)852-1514. Automotive RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Business Services PAINTING: exterior & interior, also power washing & deck staining. Quality work. 40 years experience. Free estimates. Senior citizen discounts. Call Chuck Norris, (269)720-9164 or (269)6727808. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 77536101 POLICE BEAT At right, Trent Woods in a green Chevy Blazer beats his competitor around the corner in one of the first heats of the Mud Run Monday night at the 2009 Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Real Estate GAYLORD: 10 REMOTE wooded acres near the Pigeon River state forest. Ideal hunting and camping. Deer, elk, bear roam these woods. $29,900, $500 down, $370 month, 11% land contract. www.northernlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1800-968-3118. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Community Notices HASTINGS HIGH CLASS OF ‘79 30 YEAR REUNION. August 29th. Details at http://hastingsclassof79.tripod.com/ or email your mailing address to kjfrmn@aol.com to receive your invitation �Page 14 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SCMYB champs end year at BPA Tourney The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball U14 champions, Hastings City Bank/Flexfab finished off its summer season with a fifth place finish in the Baseball Players’ Association (BPA) State Tournament July 10 in Holt. The group was 13-2 during the SCMYB season. Team members are (front from left) Cole Davis, Jon French, Stephan Shaffer, Jon Wilcox, Ben Schilz, Devin Hamlin, (back) coach Brad Currier, coach Dave Ehredt, Mac Clisso, Zach McMahon, Mitchell Philley, David Pierce, Mitchell Gee, Nate Pewoski, coach Jon Pewoski, and coach Larry Howlett. Missing from photo are Brandon Redman, coach Ken Clisso, and coach Rollie Wilcox. The SCMYB U12 First Bank/Hastings Fiberglass team finished third a the Baseball Players’ Association State Tournament in Potterville July 10. The team placed second in its division this summer in the SCMYB, behind Thornapple Vet/Yankee Springs Dairy, finishing with a record of 14-6. Team members are (front from left) Tanner Olmsted, Aaron Denny, Clay Coltson, Drew White, Sam Eastman, Eli Flood, Travis Miller, (middle row) Taylor Harding, Andy Gee, Owen Post, Lee Stowe, Evan Hart, Jacob Pratt, Alex McMahon, Marshall Cherry, (back) coach Tim McMahon, coach Mark Larsen, and coach Jeff Denny. Missing from photo are coach Pat Coltson and Tony Rivera. Grant helps Gilmore preserve another American icon Gilmore Car Museum has taken the lead in preserving the history of the Checker Motors Corporation which recently closed its doors after nearly 90 years of operation. While Detroit is most often associated with the auto industry, Kalamazoo could be known as the “Other Motor City” since it has been the home to 17 auto manufacturers. In 1923, This 1982 Checker Taxicab, finished in the traditional green and cream color scheme and Checker’s trademark checkerboard trim, was the very last Checker automobile to roll off the assembly line. Introduced in 1956, this body style remained nearly unchanged for 26 years, becoming an American icon. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 1st, 2009 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — First… 500 • Second… 300 2 Blind Draws… $100 each $ $ Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. $75.00 per person includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. LEGENDS… Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton and our 2009 Legend: Jeff Simpson. To sign up please call... Bonnie Meredith at 269-838-6762 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 77536672 Checker Motors, producer of the iconic Checker Cab, joined the ranks of other Kalamazoo-built autos such as Barley, Roamer, and Handley-Knight and outlived each of them by more than 60 years. The Michigan Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities have jointly awarded the nonprofit Gilmore Car Museum a grant to help the museum preserve the legacy of Checker Motors Corporation. The project will include obtaining oral histories from former Checker employees and creating a permanent archive of company photos, documents, sales brochures and related memorabilia. All of this will be used by the museum — which already exhibits three Checkers within its collection of Kalamazoobuilt autos display — to tell the story of Checker Motors and its impact on the world. The distinctive Checker Cab — recognized around the world — was produced in Kalamazoo from 1923 to 1982, when the firm ceased car production and began supplying parts to the auto industry. Today, the Checker name and its trademark checker-board pattern seen on its cabs are universally associated with taxis. Records indicate that Checker Motors produced over a quarter million vehicles in Kalamazoo and employed more than 10,000 workers locally during its 87 years in business. The Checker Cab became an American icon and was hailed in every large city in the nation and beyond. “Billions and billions served,” the famed McDonald’s slogan, could have been applied to Checker Motors and the cabs it built. Checker Cabs moved millions of people each day in cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. In fact, the Tri-State Transportation Agency tracked an average of 223 million taxi fares annually in New York City alone between 1963 and 1977. “As an institution dedicated to telling America’s story through the history of the automobile, we’re pleased to receive this honor to preserve Checker’s history,” said Michael Spezia, executive director of the Gilmore Car Museum. “The funding provided by both the Michigan Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities grant offers us a considerable opportunity to serve not only the automotive community, but to also add to the heritage of our wonderful state.” Checker Motors had a long, proud history and outlasted many other notable automotive makes. The company survived the Great Depression, World War II, and a change from auto production to parts manufacturing. The poor state of the auto industry and recent bankruptcy of General Motors, Checker’s largest customer, forced the firm to close its doors for good earlier this month. On Sept. 20, the Gilmore Car Museum will hold a Checker Motorcar Day in which all former employees will be honored with free museum admission. The Checker Automobile Club of America, a worldwide organization of more than 600 Checker car owners and enthusiasts, has also been invited to showcase several eras of these iconic vehicles at this special, one-day event. The public is encouraged to take part in the celebration as well as become involved with the overall project. The museum is currently seeking oral histories from former Checker employees and other personal recollections; Checker photos, documents, and sales brochures; as well as related artifacts and memorabilia to add to its permanent Checker archive. For more information on how to become involved in preserving the rich legacy of Checker Motors Corporation, contact the museum’s education director, Tim Morris at education@GilmoreCarMuseum.org or by calling 269-671-5089 ext. 15. The Gilmore Car Museum is located south of Delton on M-43 and Hickory Road. To learn more about the Gilmore Car Museum visit www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org or call the museum at 269-671-5089. Checker Motors Corporation produced taxi cabs in Kalamazoo from 1923 until 1982 when the firm began producing parts for the auto industry. This 1936 model currently displayed at the Gilmore Car Museum was noted for both its art deco styling and rugged reliability. Lakewood girls second at Mason League Tournament The Lakewood Blue Bombers took second place in the U12 Mason League Tournament in Okemos July 19. Team members are (front from left) Madison Neustifter, Shawna Wernette, Emily Barker, Elle Hilley, Danielle Kosten, (middle) Kennedy Prysock, Lauren Hazel, Brooke Stahl, Kennedy Hilley, Molly Kilbourn, (back) coach Steve Kilbourn and coach Mike Hilley. Missing from photo is Laura Walkington. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — Page 15 Manna’s Market is big winner at Charity Classic by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings Country Club team of Matt Kirkendall, Scott Long, Curt Norris, and Jack Laubaugh called Danny Hooten up to be a part of their celebration after Penny Porter presented the team with its trophy for winning Friday’s MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic. At Hastings Country Club, the team fired a 56 in the four-person scramble. Everyone was in a charitable mood on the day. The team even presented Hooten with the $100 gift certificate to the club, which it had won in one of the day’s closest to the pin contests. They thanked Hooten for helping them win the championship. Hooten once again hosted a “Beat Danny’s Drive” contest on hole number 13, where competitors were invited to compare their drive to the ten-year-old’s. If his drive was longer than theirs, they got to use his ball. If theirs was long, they got entered into a drawing for half the money raised by the stunt. Hooten said there weren’t very many teams that didn’t use his ball on the par-3 hole. Winners of the day’s competitions and raffles weren’t shy about tossing their winnings The group representing Manna’s Market celebrates being the top vote getting charity at the 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic Friday afternoon at the Hastings Country Club. Manna’s Market will receive $12,500 from the event. (Photo by Brett Bremer) On Friday, July 17 the MainStreet Savings Bank charity golf outing celebrated great weather and a great community. Four charities competed for bragging rights and funding. This year’s charities are the Extreme Community Investment Fund, Thornapple Arts Council, Manna’s Market and the Barry County Humane Society. Pictured above from left areKim Voshell, chair of the golf outing committe, Allison Danis and Andre Weigand from the Thornapple Arts Council, Lani Forbes from Extreme Community Investment, Dave Hatfield from MainStreet Savings Bank, Gail Horsefield and Dawn Koning from the Humane Society, Dan Hankins and Jayne Flanigan from Manna’s Market and Laurie Block from the Barry Community Foundation. (Photo by Patricia Johns) back into the pot at the sixth annual event. The real winners were the four charities at the event. Manna’s Market, a food pantry, clothing bank, and baby pantry serving the Lakewood School District, Freeport, and all those referred by Barry County United Way, was the biggest winner of all. The charity received the most votes from golfers on the day, to earn $12,500 for the organization. All money will go directly to purchase food for those in need. The Barry County Humane Society received $6,250 from the event, the Thornapple Arts Council $3,750, and the Barry County United Way $2,500. More than $27,000 was raised by the event, to bring the Charity Classic’s six year total to over $130,000 raised. Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Hildreth thanked the event sponsors and all those who contributed, during the ceremony following the golf. “That says something about the place we live,” Hildreth said. “ This is the worst economy we’ve had in a long, long, long time.” She was very pleased with the overall totals. Penny Porter (second from right) presents the Hastings Country Club team of (from left) Matt Kirkendall, Scott Long, Curt Norris, and Jack Laubaugh its championship trophy at the end of last Friday’s MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic at the Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MHSAA numbers stable in 2008-09 year Everyone is reserved about Tigers’ success this season The main topic of discussion on the Detroit sports radio station I was listening to for much of the afternoon on Tuesday was about whether or not this will be the last week of the season that the Detroit Tigers are in first place in the American League Central Division. I’ve been thinking all summer long that something is amiss in Michigan. Remember 2006? The Tigers weren’t supposed to be very good, and they ended up being pretty good. Good enough in fact that they made it all the way to the World Series despite struggling to close out the regular season. Everyone was excited about the Tigers that summer. The next year was disappointing, and 2008 seemed like a mostly lost season. The Tigers are now back on top of the baseball world, or at least the American League’s Central Division. If felt like the Tigers were in first place in 2006. In 2009, it doesn’t. There’s not that excitement. There isn’t really even much positive talk around about the Tigers. All everyone is talking about is how bad Magglio Ordonez has been, how Brandon Inge is having a good season but how many people don’t really believe he can keep it up, and how the bullpen can’t be trusted, Miguel Cabrera hasn’t had the power numbers he should. Now the Minnesota Twins have their All-Star catcher Joe Mauer back, and he’s been tearing up the American League pitching he’s faced. The Chicago White Sox are getting their slugger Carlos Quentin back to join a powerful line-up that also includes Jim Thome, Jermaine Dye, and Paul Konerko. Both the White Sox and the Twins are right on the Tigers’ heels. Detroit has four games ahead against the Sox this weekend, starting Friday and ending with a double header on Sunday. The pitching rotation is set up for the Tigers to throw Edwin Jackson and Justin Verlander, their two All-Star pitchers, against the White Sox Sunday. The White Sox don’t have two All-Stars on their roster. Don’t expect to see anyone ahead of the Tigers in the Central standings this week. Maybe everyone just started flipping out when the Tigers scored five runs in three games in the new Yankee Stadium to start the second half of the season. They’re going to need to score more runs that that to win. They did just that in Seattle Tuesday night. Would it be nice to see the Tigers score more runs, sure. There was talk on Wednesday afternoon of the Tigers checking out Oakland Athletic, and former Colorado Rocky, Matt Holliday. Holliday’s bat hasn’t boomed in Oakland the way it did in Colorado, but who’s does? I think that would be a nice addition, if they don’t have to give anyone up from the Major League club beyond a Marcus Thames or Clete Thomas. Roy Halladay, the pitcher from the Toronto Blue Jays and just about the only guy you ever see throw a complete game anymore, is available. But that just seems like a dream to me. Can’t even imagine how great the Tigers’ would be with him added to a rotation that includes Jackson and Verlander. The lead has grown this week so far. Curtis Granderson and Placido Polanco started rallies from the top of the batting order Tuesday night. Magglio hit a grand slam. Sure, Magglio might not jack another one of those the rest of the year. But start getting excited people. If you need a flashing scoreboard to tell you when to clap, when to cheer, or when to get loud, this is it. Close your eyes. Squint real hard. Read the scoreboard. It says “louder”. Boys tennis, after a sharp decrease in players a year ago, had an increase of 0.4 percent this past school year. However, since the 2006-07 survey, the sport has had a 12.8 percent drop in participation. By comparison, girls tennis participation is up 2.4 percent in the same time period. Boys golf saw an increase of 238 players over a year ago (3.1 percent) and is on the positive side since the 2006-07 survey, up 0.19 percent. Girls golf numbers are off 1.8 percent since the 2006-07 survey. And to put these numbers in better perspective, enrollments at MHSAA member TYDEN PARK • schools are down 1.44 percent since the 200607 participation survey, and overall participation is down 2.8 percent. The participation figures are gathered annually from MHSAA member schools to submit to the National Federation of State High School Associations for compiling its national participation survey. Results of Michigan survey from the 2000-01 school year to the present may be viewed on the MHSAA Website - mhsaa.com - and clicking on Administrators under the Users Sections heading. SATURDAY AUG. 29TH $ COST… 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 21st CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2009 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 77536775 by Brett Bremer For the fifth straight year, in 2008-09, participation numbers for sports in which postseason tournaments are sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) topped the 300,000 mark, even as overall numbers dropped less than a percentage point. The total for the 2008-09 school year was 304,343, a number that is down 0.9 percent from the 307,112 figure of a year ago and is the fifth highest total in the Association’s history. Girls participation was down 1.3 percent from a year ago with 126,366 - its lowest point since 2003-04; and the boys total of 177,977 was down 0.6 percent - its lowest point since 2004-05. The totals count students once for each sport in which he or she participates, meaning students who are multiplesport athletes are counted more than once. For the second straight year, records for participation were set in five sports - three for girls and two for boys. Bowling and lacrosse each hit again a high-water mark for both boys and girls; and girls tennis also set a new mark. Fall participation took the biggest single season dip at 2.7 percent, with football and girls swimming and diving each dropping over 1,100. The drop of 1,121 in swimming represented a 17 percent decrease, while the 1,102 slip in football was a 2.4 percent fall. Girls golf participation dropped 6.4 percent. The only fall sport on the plus side was boys tennis by eight players over the previous year. Winter and spring numbers were relatively stable with a 0.5 percent increase in participation in the winter; and a 0.03 percent decrease in the spring. Girls gymnastics - one of the smallest sports in terms of participation rebounded from a drop a year ago with a 156 increase in student-athletes - a 25 percent raise. Boys bowling was up 9.1 percent (309 increase), and girls bowling was up 6.7 percent (170 increase). In the springtime, girls tennis had the biggest jump percentage-wise and in raw numbers with an increase of 580 players - 6.1 percent. Between the two seasons, 11 sports saw increases and 9 sports had decreases in participation. Also of note in this year’s survey in other sports of interest: Basketball participation from 2007-08 to 2008-09 remained stable. Girls numbers were down 0.2 percent, and boys participation was up 0.3 percent; the girls figure of 18,187 the lowest since the Association began tracking the numbers in 1991-92, the boys total of 23,233 the second lowest in that same time span and the lowest in 10 seasons. Since the 2006-07 survey, girls participation is down 5 percent and the boys number is down 3.6 percent. Girls volleyball participation saw of 0.4 percent drop in 2008-09; the lowest it has been since the 1997-98 school year. Since the 2006-07 survey, volleyball participation has dropped 3.5 percent. Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY AUG. 29TH �Page 16 — Thursday, July 23, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Gymnastics in Motion girls do well at state meet The Gymnastics in Motion Prep-Opt Team competed in the State Meet at Northwood University in Midland in May, and had a number of fantastic finishes. The team’s only Gold level participant, Livie Foote, placed seventh on the beam with a score of 8.775 and had an all-around score of 34.575. “All of the girls had a great state meet, and are looking forward to an even better event next year,” said Cathy Fairchild, Gymnastics in Motion owner and coach. In the Silver level competition, the team finished eighth overall. Teams must have three members to qualify. The top apparatus finish for any of the girls came on the bars where Corrin Betts finished first with a score of 9.225. She also placed fourth on the vault with a 9.05, and had an allaround score of 35.050 which put her in seventh place individually. Nicole Quigley placed ninth on the beam with a score of 8.4 and fifth on the vault at 9.375. She had an all-around score of 33.6. Kayla Anible placed fifth on the vault at 9.105, and had an all-around total of 32.930. Ellen Sidebotham, in her first state meet, had an all-around score of 34.175. There were also three participants at the Bronze level. D’Anna Tuinstra placed third on the beam with a score of 8.750 and tenth on the floor with an 8.8. She finished with an all-around mark of 33.2 Annie Johnston was eight on the beam with an 8.350, and had an all-around score of 33.4. Raelee Olson was ninth on the floor with an 8.4, and finished with an all-around total of 33.70. The Prep-Opt team is for girls who are 10and-up and at least in level five, and compete in bronze, silver, gold, and platinum levels. Gymnastics in Motion’s Fun Meet team, for girls levels 2-5, participated in five meets this year, including the Bronco Fun Meet at Western Michigan University, a pair of KGI meets in Portage, and to Bounce in Hartland. “We also had our own meet in June where they showed off their skills to family and friends and did a very cute karaoke routine to SOS,” said Fairchild. “They had a great year, and there was tremendous improvement in their ability and skill over the year.” The girls at the different levels practice anywhere from two to four hours twice a week. Gymnastics in Motion is now in its 20th year of business in Middleville. There are classes for both boys and girls ages 3-18. Monday through Thursday mornings through the summer break open gym time is offered from 10 a.m. to noon for $6 per day. Open gym time is offered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings during the school year. The fall class schedule begins Sept. 8. with The Gymnastics in Motion Pre-Opt and Fun Teams get together after a successful season. Athletes included (front from left) Ellen Sidebotham, Annie Johnston, Raelee Olson, Breanna Lake, Kasee Snowden, Kiley Hilton, Kassidi Olson, (back) Kayla Anible, Livie Foote, Nicole Quigley, Corrin Betts, Hailey Diedrich, and Alex Raden. Tumbling Tots, Beginners, Advanced Beginners, and Intermediate classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Cheernastics will be offered on Monday evenings. Thornapple Kellogg graduate is a girl on the run Janine (Dykstra) Dekker has been training since January to run in the San Francisco Marathon in support of Girls on the Run International. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Janine (Dykstra) Dekker decided she needed an extra carrot if she was going to chase after the dream of making the move up from 5 K and 25 K races to a full fledged marathon. At the end of her stick, she chose to place Girls on the Run International (GOTRI). “Looking back to my preteen years, I remember how insecure I was and worried that I wouldn’t fit in,” said Dekker in a letter to family and friends about her new cause. “GOTRI is an organization that is geared toward girls ages 8-13, focusing on building self esteem and positive body image.” Dekker is in the process of collecting donations through Sole Mates to support an Ottawa County Girls on the Run program as she trains for the July 26 San Francisco Marathon. Sole Mates is the charity running program for Girls on the Run. Donations can be made on-line at www.active.com/donate/teamtiara2009/JDek ker, or straight into the donation box at Creekside Growers on Garbow Rd. in Middleville which is owned by her parents Rob and Sue Dykstra. Dekker said her parents have been very supportive, as has her husband Jordan who often accompanies her on her runs by riding his bike along side. Donations can be made until 30 days after the marathon. Dekker, a 2003 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, now lives in Hudsonville. She is already involved in starting a Girls on the Run group in Barry County. A non-profit license has been applied for, and Dekker said she expects the group to be up and running by next spring. “My passion is to help these girls gain confidence and security before too much temptation comes their way, and they aren’t able to stand up for themselves,” said Dekker on the donation website. GOTRI groups typically hold two “practices” a week. Along with the goal of training to run a 5K, girls do confidence and selfesteem building games and activities. Dekker has been chronicling her training on-line at www.janinesanfran.blogspot.com. In her latest entry, dated July 9, she writes, “I am officially on the taper down of the training plan though, and it feels weird. I feel like I need to be running more...because I am terribly nervous of just ‘falling out of shape’ right before the marathon...but experts say, the month before is time for consistency, but also rest. So, yeah.....nerves are slowing creeping in...but excitement is definitely taking over.” The San Francisco Marathon rises and falls with the hills of San Francisco, and even crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. That was a big reason Dekker chose the San Francisco Marathon, as well as wanting to make the trip a vacation. It’ll be the first time her and Jordan have been west of the Rocky Mountains. There are plans for some hiking through Yosemite National Park the week after the marathon, “if my legs are still attached to my body,” said Dekker. She hit the 20-mile mark in a single training session for the first time June 28, and has been sore since then. In her letter to friends and family, she said she’d been through 30 packs of sport beans, 20 Powerbars, 730 oz. of Powerade, two pairs of running shoes, 48 lbs. of ice for her heels, and two bottles of Ibuprofen. She said that the volume of ice has certainly grown since then. It hasn’t been that many years that Dekker has been running distance events. Maple Valley Boosters to hold scramble Aug. 9 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will host their ninth annual golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Sunday, Aug. 9. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That fee gets the participant 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner. An optional skins game will be available for an additional $20. The day will also feature raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a putting contest, long drive and closest to the pin competitions, and more. Prize money will be determined by the number of teams entered. To register for the event send a check payable to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, along with a team name, and four player Vote YES August 4 to continue supporting the operations of the Hastings Public Library The actual ballot language is reproduced below: “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Rutland for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4804 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which if levied, would raise in the first year an estimated $222,677, with such first year levy in 2009 superseding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Hastings for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4838 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, with if levied, would raise in the first year an estimated $127,603.21, with such first year levy in 2009 superseding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” Rutland and Hastings Charter township voters approved a 1.6 mil operating levy for the Hastings Public Library in 2000. This request is a 1.6 mil continuation of that support for the next 10 years. Your YES vote will approve a millage to support the Hastings Public Library. If you vote no, you are voting against the library, its many programs and the important place it holds in the community. The success of this millage will allow the library to operate at our original funding level in our new building. 77536770 “My dad was in the Riverbank run, and he’s not athletic at all. That inspired me and my sister. We thought if dad can do it, we can do it too,” she said. She started her training for the marathon in January, and has since almost already reached her goal of raising $1,000. More information on GOTRI can be found at www.girlsontherun.org. Paid for by the Committee to Renew the Hastings Public Library Millage, 227 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 names and phone numbers to Keith Jones; 4432 Barryville Rd; Nashville, MI; 49073. Contact Jones with any questions at (517) 852-1901, or call Mulberry Fore at (517) 8520760. Tee sponsorships are also available. Contact Jones for more information. Volleyfest at Lake Odessa Fairgrounds moved to August 9 The First Annual Volleyfest Sand Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser has been rescheduled to Aug. 9 due to a lack of registered teams. The tournament will be held at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Youth and adult teams will begin play at 9 a.m. Adult teams 30years and up will begin play at noon if there is enough interest in the division. If there are not enough teams registered for the “older” adult division, all adult teams will be placed in the same division. All teams need to register by Tuesday, Aug. 4. The cost to play is $80. Teams that register late will pay $100. Send team name, roster, registration fee and what division you are entering to: Lisa Spetoskey; 10020 Darby Rd; Clarksville, MI; 48815. Winners of each division will receive Tshirts. Lunch and concessions will be available all day for purchase. E-mail Spetoskey at lisa3spit@yahoo.com with any questions. Last 9th grade football camp starts Monday The Hastings High School freshman football team will host one more team camp before the official school season begins. It will be held Monday July 27 through Wednesday July 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Interested players can register at the Community Education and Recreation Center. The weight room will also continue to be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8-10. The weight room though will be closed from July 30 to Aug. 7. Practices for the freshman football team begin Monday, Aug. 10. That first practice will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Players must have a physical completed to participate. Contact coach Jeff Keller at (269) 9489448 or coach Marsh Evans at (269) 7953973 with any questions. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-07-30.pdf 41795f00b0de5f8b06321c289673dc4c PDF Text Text City approves new sign ordinance Hastings library funding needed now Fair fun ends with cycles, crashes, more See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 31 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, July 30, 2009 Voters being asked to renew library millage NEWS BRIEFS Food preservation demo planned The Hastings Farmers Market will host a food preservation demonstration from the Michigan State University Extension from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 1, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. The presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m., and information about food preservation will be available. The demonstration is part of a series of events on the first Saturday of each month at the market. For more information about the Hastings Farmers Market, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269945-2454 or e-mail hastingsmarketmaster@gmail.com. ‘Drive-in theater’ to feature two films A “Friday Nite Drive-In Theater” will be held at 9 and 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Barry Expo Center, located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. The two films will be “Horton Hears a Who” and “Princess Bride.” Activities at the family-oriented event are planned at the movie site, starting at 7:30 p.m., with basketball, Pop-A-Shot and face painting by artists specializing in jungle animals. Kids can have a small painting on their face or a full face painted. The Barry Community Foundation’s Next Generation Fund Committee is hosting this outdoor fundraiser to benefit local efforts to combat substance abuse. Admission is $10 per car for one movie and $15 per car for both movies. ‘Old-time tent show’ isThepicnic theme Barry County Commission on Aging’s annual summer picnic will be Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is an “Old-Time Tent Show” with music and activities being planned at the COA headquarters in Hastings. A tractor and quilt show, lunch, music and prizes will be part of the activities. All Barry County senior citizens 60 and older and their guests are invited to attend. Cost is $3.50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the COA at 269-948-4856 by July 31. Delton Founders Fest seeks entries Many events and activities are in the works for the 36th annual Delton Founders Festival Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, and there are many opportunities for area citizens to participate. Entries for the 1 p.m. “Christmas in August” parade on Saturday, Aug. 8, are being welcomed. Decorated floats are especially appreciated. No advance registration is required. The first annual Delton Rib Fest will be part of the events, too. More people are invited to join in the fun, and the judging will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Advanced registration is necessary for this event because four slabs of ribs will be provided to each contestant, and the cost is included in the $25 entry fee. Contestants also have to bring their own cooking equipment because the ribs must be cooked on site. Prizes will be awarded. Details are available by calling Wes Kahler at 269-623-6742. The arts and crafts show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and there is still room for more exhibitors. Call 269-623-2020 for more information. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tuesday, Aug. 4, voters in Hastings and Rutland charter townships are being asked to extend the Hastings Public Library 1.6-mill operating levy through 2018. If approved, the millage is expected to generate approximately $350,280 in funds earmarked for the continued provision of services, materials, computers and programming for all library patrons in the service area. In August 2000, Rutland and Hastings charter township voters first approved the 10-year, 1.6-mill operating levy. The 1.6-mill levy would mean $80 a year per $50,000 taxable value, or $160 per $100,000 taxable value. As are all millages in the state of Michigan, the proposed library millage renewal is subject to Headlee rollbacks each year, which means that after 10 years, the millage will be less than the requested 1.6 mills. The actual ballot language for Rutland Charter Township is: “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Rutland for public library purposes approved Aug. 8, 2000, for the levy 2000-2009 (reduced to 1.4804 mills by the required rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which if levied, would raise in the first year an estimated $222,677, with such first year levy in 2009 superseding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009.” The language for Hastings Charter Township is the same except that the millage is reduced to 1.4838 mills and the first year the millage is expected to generate approximately $127,603.21. Those who wish to renew, or extend, the millage need to check the “yes” box on their ballots. Hastings Public Library revenue for the 2009 fiscal year is budgeted at $717,000, which breaks down to $310,000 (43.3 percent) from the City of Hastings, $306,000 (42.6 percent) from Hastings and Rutland charter townships and $101,000 (14 percent) from other sources such as fines, fees, penalties and state funding. Ruth Hill, a Rutland Charter Township resident and member of the Committee to Renew the Hastings Public Library Millage, said it is important for voters to realize that due to the economy, the State of Michigan likely will cut funding for public libraries, and the community needs to prepare to deal with those cuts. “We may only get penalty money and no per-person funding from the state this year,” she said. The millage renewal committee has noted that if the townships do not renew the millage, the City of Hastings would not be able to cover the $306,000 shortfall. The reduction in funding would mean a reduction in services, book purchases, staffing and operating hours. And, when computers and other resources break, they would not be replaced, she said. Hastings Public Library is 20,000-squarefoot “green” facility which was built entirely by donated funds — no tax money was used for its construction. However, tax funds are used to fund and maintain the library’s 29 public computers (eight reserved for children and teens), WiFi access throughout the building, a its 60,000-volume book collection. Patrons also have access to materials from the 80 libraries in the Lakeland Library Cooperative and statewide through MelCat. Interlibrary loan statistics for 2008-09 showed 19,203 items (books, books on tape, DVDs videos, music, etc.) coming in from the 80 libraries in the Lakeland cooperative and 20,070 going out from Hastings. Library card holders also have access to MelCat, the statewide catalog system which started in October 2008. Since MelCat began, 322 items have gone out of Hastings Public Library and 300 have been received. Local history and genealogy information is available in the library’s Michigan Room. A children’s reading area has its own collec- tions, computers, play and learning area, plus preschool story hours, summer reading program and more. The library also offers programming for ‘’tweens’ (third to fifth grades) including a book club and free homework help every Friday. For teens, the library has a teen reading area with its own collections, computers and programming including a teen advisory board, book discussion group, and Anime club. The general public has access to a community room which is available for use by community groups. The library also provides space for and sponsors for adult and early literacy programs and public-access computers used by many to prepare resumes and apply for jobs online. The Friends of the Hastings Public Library and the Committee to Renew the Hastings Public Library Millage hope that voters in Hastings and Rutland Township agree and will renew the 1.6-mill levy which supports the library operations and programs and gives residents in those townships free access to all library services and programs. “This millage allows our library to provide outstanding services, materials, computers and programming throughout our service area,” said Hastings Charter Township resident Verle Krammin and millage renewal committee member. City approves zoning to appease developers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The City of Hastings Monday night adopted an ordinance creating, in principle, an R-1A zoning district to allow denser development in what are now rural suburban (R-S) and rural residential (R-R) districts. However, questions remain as to when, where and if the new zoning will be applied. When the vote was taken, the ordinance was approved by a 4- 3 vote. Council members Barry Wood and David Jasperse were absent. Council members David Tossova, Dave McIntyre, Don Tubbs and Mayor Bob May voted in favor of adopting the ordinance. Council members Frank Campbell, Don Bowers and Brenda McNabb-Stange, voted against it. When the Hastings City Council held a second reading on Ordinance No. 447, which established the new R-1A zoning district, there was much discussion about the impact the zone could have on the rural character of the community and the rights of property owners in areas currently zoned R-R and R-S. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield prepared a memorandum regarding the proposed ordinance in which he explained that the ordinance doesn’t rezone property, “it simply creates the R-1A zone for future consideration for the zoning of parcels.” “We are running into issues where we don’t have a whole lot of developable, moderate- to higher-density residential land left in the city,” he said. “Most of the remaining residentially zoned land, most the remaining land, period, is in an R-R or R-S district. As far as the minimum development requirements, or minimum lot size go, those are fairly low density development, more akin to what you would see in a rural setting. “The Joint Planning Committee and the City of Hastings and Barry County and Rutland Township all recognize in their master plans that we had to have areas for development to occur, including higher-density residential development,” said Mansfield. “The City of Hastings, being a city, actually is a target zone, an urban zone, for that type of development. “So, this R-1A was an attempt by the planning commission to develop a zoning district that would allow for more intense development particularly if the open space requirements are met which allow for very dense development and then some isolated pockets of green space for recreation and aesthetic purposes. So, we could meet that target density, and we need to accommodate and still protect the environment,” he continued. “In exchange for that, areas outside the current urban setting are allowed to remain relatively undeveloped. We will be working with Barry County and others in the transfer of development rights and others in an attempt to preserve the rural character of the whole community, not just the City of Hastings. It is our responsibility to provide a place for the development to occur when it does begin to occur again. So, the ordinance before you tonight is just to create the zone. Then, in the future, I am sure the planning commission will be looking at appropriate places for rezoning.” Mansfield said that while there isn’t, “a great sense of urgency,” he has spoken with the other jurisdictions and told them that the city planned to move forward with the ordinance and has CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 13 Aging agency director shares plan with county board by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the July 28 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Karla Fales, executive director of the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, delivered a presentation on the agency’s three-year plan beginning Oct. 1. Serving Barry and Calhoun counties, the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging is one of more than 650 such agencies across the country established in response to the 1973 amendment to the Older Americans Act that was passed in 1965. As stated in the Web site for the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, such agencies offer assistance and opportunities for independence by providing a range of options that allow older adults to choose the home- and community-based services and living arrangements that suit them best. Detailed in the multi-year plan is the agency’s projected budget and the services it is expected to offer in the future. According to Fales, funding for the agency recently decreased by an amount significant enough to delay finalization of the plan. “Our funding has gone down,” she explained to the board. “I was scheduled to present to you in June, and the day before the presentation, we received the governor’s executive order, cutting our budget by 6 percent. So, we had some pieces that had to be reworked” Fales said that the multi-year plan details total annual budgets for the agency of $12 million, adding that $9 million of the money in those budgets must be used for the Medicaid Waiver program, which offers those who receive or are eligible to receive Medicaid the opportunity to use Medicaid dollars to pay for services that allow them to remain in their homes and out of institutions. According to Fales, the agency will receive $1.6 million annually from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging during the next three plan years. That money will be used to implement a variety of contracted services for older adults in Barry and Calhoun counties, she said, adding that Barry County is entitled to approximately $312,000 of the annual amount. In an interview after the meeting, Fales explained that the contracted services older adults in Barry County are eligible to receive include those pertaining to adult day care, respite services, transportation, nutrition, and maintenance and cleaning services for the home. An annual amount of $18,000 also is reserved under the period covered by the multi-year plan and is available for older adults in Barry County to obtain legal services and guardianship, she said. Despite the cuts in funding, Fales noted during the meeting that the conclusion of the organization’s 2008 fiscal year marked a highlight in its financial history. “For the first year in our 15-year history (we) actually had a positive balance on our books at the end of the year, so that was exciting,” she said. Explaining that she became executive director of the agency in February 2008, Fales said that one of the primary responsibilities of her new position was to improve the financial standing of the organization. She said she worked toward this goal early on by arranging the sale of a building in Battle Creek that the agency previously owned where it now occupies rented space. “We no longer own (the Burnham Brook COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 3 107-year-old returns to Depot Days Tim Tromp greets 107-year-old Alice Hoffs Saturday at Depot Day in Lake Odessa. The day featured Lake Odessa area doctors past and present. Alice is the widow of Dr. Marinus Hoffs who practiced in Lake Odessa from 1929 to 1968. Tim’s father, Dr. Jack Tromp, practiced in Lake Odessa 1953 to 1997. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Look for post-fair supplement next week This year’s Barry County Fair is over, but the memories remain of a week of animals, plants, rides, fun and more. There was a little rain, cool temperatures, rainbows and even a water fight between local fire departments. The annual post-fair supplement is scheduled to be included with the Aug. 6 Banner and will feature a look back at the small and large animal sales, as well. This year, the Taste of Michigan on Saturday, July 25, had to be canceled due to a family emergency. The Farm Bureau anticipates presenting an even better event next year. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner City council approves new sign ordinance after much debate by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night the Hastings City Council approved a new ordinance regulating signs in the B-2 business district which stretches from the edge of the B-1 (downtown) business district to the city limits. While Ordinance No. 446 allows existing, nonconforming pole-mounted signs to be maintained and repaired without increasing the extent of non-conformity, all new signs must be monument, or ground-mounted, none of which are to exceed 80 square feet in area. “Would you like an explanation for this?” asked City Manager Jeff Mansfield when the ordinance was presented for a second reading before the vote. “I don’t like the explanation for this. You’re talking about 300 feet or more (in parcel frontage) for a 10-foot high sign. The shortest sign in town would be six foot high. And, if you owned a block, like Hastings City Bank, you could put four of them up,” said Councilman Don Bowers, referring to a section of the ordinance. Section II-b. of the ordinance has a table detailing the maximum allowable size of signs based on a parcel’s road frontage. For parcels with less than 100 feet of frontage, signs are limited to 35 square feet in area, not to exceed six feet in height and 10 feet in width. Parcels with 100 to 299 feet of frontage are allowed a sign totaling 65 square feet in area with a height of eight feet or less and width of 12 feet or less. For parcels with 300 feet or more of frontage, signs may be 80 square feet in area and are not to exceed eight feet in height or 12 feet in width. Section II-f allows parcels with more than 300 feet of frontage or parcels with road frontage on more than one street to have one ground sign for each driveway serving the parcel. “This is in the B-2 zone, not the B-1 zone,” said Mansfield, noting that Hastings City Bank is located in the B-1 zone. “I still think the signs are too tall, and I think they should be uniform. I don’t care how many feet you own,” said Bowers. “I thought we were going to go around town and make the style uniform — part of what we were going to do was to make stuff uniform. So, if we do, why are we disseminating (sic) between the number of feet they own on the street? And, six foot is plenty high. You get in a vehicle and are driving around, five feet beyond their property is going to be difficult to see until you get to the intersection. I don’t think that’s good.” Mansfield said that the challenge in developing the ordinance is trying to find the middle ground between the needs of the business owners who need visibility for their signs while creating and preserving the sense of aesthetics in the community. “This ordinance is really to try to transition away from pole, or pylon-mounted signs, the big, high signs,” said Mansfield, citing the sign at the east end of the Kmart mall as an example of the type of sign the city would like to phase out. “The focus is try to get the signs down, similar to the sign, the ground-mounted sign, Family Fare has installed,” he added. “The goal is to get that visibility for business owners ... but not have the signs so high that they are imposing to cars passing by. The challenge that we have there, that we don’t have at City Bank, is the traffic going by at 45 miles an hour. Downtown, obviously, the traffic is going much, much slower, so the visibility is higher.” Mansfield said that the ordinance, as presented for approval, was the result of an extensive survey of existing signs including pylon and ground-mounted signs. ORDINANCE, continued on page 6 ‘Jackie and the Chilestalk’ in Freeport Friday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When D. M. Bocaz-Larson wrote the script for “Jackie and the Chilestalk,” the author might have had the 14 young actors and artists working on the production for Friday, July 31, in Freeport in mind. Annie Halle from the Friends of the Freeport Library has brought together the talents of 2007 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Elena Gormley as director and the young actors as part of the celebration of creativity on Friday, in the Freeport Community Center. Gormley will begin her junior year at the Savannah College of Art The cast of “Jackie and the Chilestalk” has been memorizing lines. Pictured (front row, from left) are Trevor Mathews, Emma Chapman, Bennett Halle, Sydney Woolf (back) Bridget Woolf, Rose Kuperus, Braedon Halle, Andrew Mathews, Callie Borden and Macey Mathews. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Stage managers Scott Chapman (left) and Turner Halle are working on the props and scenery for the July 31 production of “Jackie and the Chilestalk.” (Photos by Patricia Johns) and Design in September. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a talent show and art display followed by the production of “Jackie and the Chilestalk.” The play is set in a time long ago in a little pueblo outside Old Albuquerque. Starring in this production are Callie Borden as Jackie, Rose Kuperus as Mama, Braedon Halle as Viejo and Macey Mathews as the giant. Bridget Woolf has the hard task of memorizing the lines for both the narrator, who keeps this retelling of the story moving along, and of Jack who stole the goose that laid the golden eggs. Andrew Mathews is the peasant boy and Sydney Woolf is the peasant girl. Bennett Halle brings his talents to the silent cow who communicates through facial expression, Trevor Mathews is a recalcitrant goat and Emma Chapman honks her way through her role as the goose. Stage managers are Scott Chapman and Turner Halle who also work with the actors on completing the scenery. Cast members, Halle and parents are already working on costumes for the production. Halle and Gormley said they enjoy working with the young actors and are looking forward to showing off the creativity of the youthful cast and artists. Many of the young actors also will have art on display Friday night. This retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk story is available online from www.freedrama.com. Skateboarders repaint ramps at park by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Pastor Randall Bertrand of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish on Coats Grove Road has assembled an unlikely flock on Wednesday evenings. Combining Christ’s words from Scripture “Feed my sheep” and an adapted theme from the movie “Field of Dreams,” to “Cook it, and they will come,” Bertrand sets up camp every Wednesday at the First Ward Park which is actually in the Second Ward in Hastings and becomes the grillmaster for skateboarders at the park. While he’s turning the hot dogs, he has a chance to meet and talk with the kids and young adults. Two of the skateboarders, Hastings 2006 graduates Jacquie Siska and Andy Tobias, have left him with great hope for the youth of The paint team covers the old park while adding finishing touches to the skate park’s new look. Here is the "nearly finished " picture showing the colorful combined work of the volunteer painters. today. Bertrand relayed the events of the encounter in the following edited narrative: “You guys going to paint tonight?” I asked as I loaded my old racing bike into my car at the skate park where I met Andy. I wanted him to try it since he is pursuing the cycling thing a bit more aggressively. The bike needs a little adjustment, so I was bringing it back home. “Yeah, I’m tired of this park looking like this,” Andy replied. “I need to do something about it. My girlfriend and I are going to paint this half-pipe.” He didn’t make a big deal out of his announcement and didn’t seem to mind me overhearing his cell phone conversation. “Need a hand?” I offered since it was my ‘day off.’ The skate park has been victimized with spray-paint graffiti. The regulars at the park decided to pool their efforts and bring a new look to park. The main paint team sits in front of the newly painted quarter-pipe. From where they sit, their mission is accomplished. “Sure,” said Andy. Again, his manner was not one of over-excitement, and his motivation seemed to stem more from a sense of duty than any self-aggrandizement or desire to leave his ‘tag’ on the park. “All right, let me dash home and grab some supplies, and I’ll meet you back here,” I said. Andy’s semi-excitement was contagious, but it turned up a notch or two in me as I looked forward to the project. He was right – the park was looking like a worn-out assortment of tired old equipment and really needed some serious attention. I don’t think he was “excited,” just aware of the epic undertaking we might be in for. We haven’t connected with the city this year because I don’t think they have two pennies to rub together, so I guess my old collegiate “artist anarchist” was dragging itself out of a 20-year slumber to shake off the cobwebs and show “the establishment” what can get done by “the people” in creative mode. Heaven help me — I have become the “old hippie” we used to laugh at in the 1980s. Oh well, let me tell you about that evening. It was beautiful. I guess if my “Godmobile” can be called a “conversion van,” then my painting may as well be labeled a “holy roller” because we threw down some serious chroma on that old half pipe. Andy (who was the first person to ever take a dog with us at Grill the Pastor and one of the most respected skaters at the park) has a gifted eye for design. We were putting down base coat while he spray painted accents and elements elsewhere on the sizable structure. His girlfriend worked tirelessly by his side and anywhere else she could lend a hand. They bought most of the supplies, too. Young people materialized out of the woodwork and they backed up a car to deliver tunes to the creative process through the vehicle’s sound system. Favorite T-shirts were paintstained, and no one minded because now our attire had a new reason to be our favorites. The splashed souvenirs of pigment will remind us later of this great project. Andy directed the troops while folks we had never seen before talked briefly with us and then came back with paint called “cool lime smoothy” — works for us. “Where do you want it?” they asked. Two guys left on their skateboards and traveled a mile to come back with more paint and supplies. We had more volunteers than brushes, so I just backed off and tried to keep clean-up under control all the while marveling at the spectacle It was creative “stone soup” as everyone added their elements to the recipe. We painted for more than five hours until darkness fell. At the end of the process, a young man stopped me and said, “It’s Heaven and Hell.” I just kind of gave him a token reply and kept cleaning up brushes in a big bucket of water another young man had hauled a half mile from his house. “It’s Heaven and Hell,” he reemphasized, as if to say, “Look, if anyone here is supposed to get that it’s you artist/preacher guy.” Whoa. He was absolutely right … Split down the middle - one half of the finished work had a giant skull with blood red eyes which by accident ran down like tears against a hot orange background. The other PAINTING, continued next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 3 Education and fun part of first Senior Citizens’ Day at the fair Ninety-seven senior citizens attended the first-time Senior Citizens Day event last week during the Barry County Fair. "Smiling after 60" was speaker Judy Kay Schreur’s topic. Her talk was “very humorous and fantastic,” said Barry County Commission on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington. Twenty-eight community vendors set up booths where they handed out literature and free giveaways. Several also performed blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, minor medical equipment repair, hearing testing, and eyeglass cleaning. “We had an excellent time,” Pennington said. Boxed lunches were prepared by Chef Dave, of Middleville's Cracked Pepper. Luncheon sponsors, Airway Oxygen and Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, made sure lunch was free to seniors. Free musical entertainment was provided by the Nashville 5-plus. Fair Board members helped with set-up and transporting seniors on site. A special reduced county fair gate price was $2.50 for seniors. Door prizes were donated by: Advantage Private Nursing; Airway Oxygen; Alternative Choices, LLC; Amigo Mobility Center; Arcadia Health Care; Carelinc Medical Equipment; Eye & ENT Specialists; Guardian Medical Monitoring; Hastings Orthopedic Clinic; SW MI Regional Rehab Center; Tendercare; Thornapple Manor; Woodlawn Meadows; and the Commission on Aging. The event planning committee included: Lyn Briel, Thornapple Manor; Stacey Graham, Pennock Health Services; Marianne Drewrey, Tendercare Hastings; Renee Curcuro, Barry County Mental Health; Sheila Trow, Carelinc; Sherry Torres, Region 3BAAA; Connie Case and Cindy Poort, Pennock Home Health & Hospice; Pamela Mulliner, Priority Health; Amy Allen, Southwest Michigan Rehabilitation; and Tammy Pennington, COA. Seniors gather under the tent covering, waiting for the program to begin. Some members of the event planning committee are pictured here being introduced by fellow member Tammy Pennington (left), of the Barry COA. The entire committee was comprised of Lyn Briel, Thornapple Manor; Stacey Graham, Pennock Health Services; Marianne Drewrey, Tendercare Hastings; Renee Curcuro, Barry County Mental Health; Sheila Trow, Carelinc; Sherry Torres, Region 3BAAA; Connie Case and Cindy Poort, Pennock Home Health & Hospice; Pamela Mulliner, Priority Health; Amy Allen, Southwest Michigan Rehabilitation; and Pennington. COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 Community Center),” she explained. “It was draining our resources, and since the existence of the agency had resulted in deficits every year. And so over the last year, we have reformulated our mission. We have concentrated our efforts on our core competencies, which relate to being an Area Agency on Aging. Our mission now focuses not on operating a really big facility with a pool that cost us $200,000 a year. Our mission now is promoting health, independence and choice, and that’s very consistent with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state and throughout the nation.” Fales said programs offered by the agency are becoming increasingly needed and that the demand for such services will continue to rise over the coming years. “The number of Americans aged 45 to 64 who will reach 65 in the next two decades (increased) by about 38 percent (during this decade),” she explained. “We used to have ... a caseload where folks were on our programs for about two years. We have folks that are staying on our programs for eight, nine, 10 years, now. That’s a testimony to the power of home- and community-based services, also the fact that people are taking better care of themselves.” According to Fales, the agency is able to offer Barry County a program that helps to provide older adults with people to perform household chores but does not have such a program for Calhoun County. With the increased need for services catering to older adults, Fales said older adults would benefit from increased funding for programs such as light house-keeping. “We need more chore services,” she said. “Many times, the safety of an older adult can be jeopardized if their home is not well cared for.” Fales noted that programs offered by the agency that relate to respite care also are especially important. “Many of us are in that ‘sandwich generation,’ caring for our kids and caring for our parents,” she said. “We have some folks (who) are 60- to 70-year-old caregivers caring for their 90-year-old parents, and so care-giving services help relieve some of that for them. It also helps to give them a break and to not experience burn out.” Even though budget cuts played a large role in development of the multi-year plan, she explained that the agency will continue to move forward with pursuits that address contemporary problems plaguing older adults. “One of the things that we’re working on right now is a grant to help bring resources to Barry County in terms of building an elder abuse prevention council,” she explained. “Abuse is on the rise. Unfortunately, 70 percent of those who abuse older adults are family members or friends, so there’s some work that we need to do in that regard.” The board also heard from Evelyn Holzwarth, administrator of the Hastings Public Library, who delivered a presentation on the new building for the library that was completed in June 2007. According to Holzwarth, the new building has led to an increase in the number of the library’s patrons. “We show an increase of 7,460 computer sessions over our first year,” she said. “Our first year had a 100 percent increase over the old library, because we had twice as many computers; but with the same number of computers, we’ve shown a huge increase in the number of computer sessions.” Holzwarth explained that the new building also has led to the library being able to sponsor more than 330 programs and house more than 235 community meetings. “Our public library is a busy place,” she said. In other business, the board approved an amendment to the county’s 2009 budget. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown explained that the amendment modifies areas within several of the county’s funds, including its general, internal service, special revenue and debt service funds. According to Brown, one of the areas addressed by the amendment are those areas relating to wages and benefits. “This budget does include implementation of all the wage and benefit changes that we’ve made with regard to contract negotiations for 2009,” he explained. Brown said that despite the changes entailed by the amendment, the budget remains balanced even with such changes. “... There’s no change in the overall aggregate total of the budget,” he explained. While Brown said he was proud of the foresight, effort and cooperation demonstrated in this year’s budget, he added that because of the recent financial climate of the country, future budgets might prove more difficult for the county to construct. “The last 15 years, budgeting has been worked to make sure that we keep focus on what we’re supposed to keep focus on,” he said. “The next 10 or 15 years I’m afraid are going to be a different environment in budgeting. We’re going to have to really watch what we do, as the economy comes back, to see how it comes back and at what level.” The board also passed a motion allowing the Barry County Sheriff’s Department to apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. According to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, the grant would provide 85 percent of the funds necessary for the sheriff’s department to purchase two snowmobiles, in addition to 85 percent of the costs associated with the use of those vehicles, such as equipment and wages earned by officers while utilizing the snowmobiles. The application for the grant states that the estimated cost for the snowmobiles and associated costs total just over $56,000. The grant would encompass a period beginning Oct. 1 and ending May 31, 2010. "Smiling after 60" was keynote speaker Judy Kay Schreur’s topic. PAINTING, continued from previous page half was cool blue and emblazoned across the top was a graffiti-style rendering of the word “Imagine” embellished in cloud white outline… a window to our souls. No sketches to start from, no directed vision, no recipe for this giant artist casserole — just what’s in us that we bring! We are all created in God’s image. God the ultimate Creator builds into us – into our souls – a homing device that draws us back to him and when we create he pulls us so close you have to be half dead not to feel it. Creating enlarges the Creator in us. You should have seen Creation out there that night. God emerging from our souls in harmony. The kingdom at hand – PG-13 ver- sion – if that’s not too irreverent. Yes, these young people get creative with their verbal cataclysms, but God hovers over them so closely because they don’t even have enough spiritual resource to hide from him. Art we create is a window to our soul – the struggle of it all – good vs. evil. I don’t want any of those souls to end up on the wrong half of that mural. “It’s Heaven and Hell” in the end, and we have a responsibility to these beautiful souls with whom God longs to close that final little gap. They are all creators and the Creator wants them back. — Randall.” 77536913 Lani Forbes staffs the United Way booth during Senior Citizens’ Day. �Page 4 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV ‘World of resources’ needs to be renewed To the editor: As I step into the Hastings Public Library, I am instantly engulfed in a world of resources, and I am surrounded by people of all ages. The voices of happy children echo quietly from the colorful children’s area as the young people respond to stories which are full of imagination and wonder. Smiles erupt on their faces while they are absorbed in using one of the computers for reading and learning purposes. I see an older gentleman in the large-print fiction section selecting a novel he wouldn’t otherwise be able to read. The computer terminals are full of people who do not have home access, while many others are reading the latest in newspapers and magazines. Some are perusing the audio and visual sections as well as the sections for fiction and non-fiction. I observe a group of young teens looking over a collection of books in their own special room. Another gentleman is retrieving information for tax purposes, and a middle-aged woman is using the copy machine. I overheard a woman asking the employee at the information desk about reserving a book from the Lakeland consortium. Upon arriving upstairs, I notice a community group using the conference room, which is free to local groups, and I pass the adult literacy room. Peering into the Michigan Room, I see individuals busily working on genealogy. All of these people, young and old, are absorbed in the world of the library, the services of which are quenching their thirst for knowledge, giving them opportunities for exploration and assisting them in creating dreams. Clutching a copy of one of the latest contemporary novels, I sit in the lounge area and find myself wondering just what would happen to many of these necessary services if voters were to turn down the Aug. 4 millage request which is not an increase or a new millage – simply a renewal of a millage that has been in effect for nine years. Wendell Ford, former U.S. Senator from Kentucky, once said, “If information is the currency for democracy, then libraries are its banks.” We cannot afford to cut back the existing services for our ‘bank.’” I urge the Rutland and Hastings township voters to vote “yes” and support the library millage renewal Aug. 4. Mary Ellen “Mel” Hund Hastings Students will need public library more To the editor: I am a seventh grader at Hastings Middle school. During my sixth grade year, I used the middle school’s library for research, Battle of the Books, and leisurely reading. In the summer months, I go to the Hastings Public Library on a weekly basis. Even though the Freeport library is my home library, I utilize the Hastings Public Library because of its location, selection and programming. This week, I learned that Hastings Area Schools will be closing the middle school and high school libraries. Students will have to rely on their teachers to provide library services during school hours, or students will need to visit the Hastings Public Library. With this information, it has become clear to me that the Hastings Public Library will need to maintain its current funding to provide additional services to students who may not have access to their school libraries. Please vote “Yes” Aug. 4. Damon A. Cove, Middleville Failed millage would bring ‘dramatic’ loss To the editor: For many years the Hastings Public Library has been a valuable and dependable resource in our community. When the new library facility was dedicated in June 2007, the value of that treasure was magnified and multiplied. The individualized space for teens and children, increased library and personal computer usage, more stacks for books and videos, enlarged genealogical research opportunities, a community room, and much more space for patrons and staff have all enhanced the library offerings. The struggle to complete and open the new library was a long one, from the approval by our two townships of the 1.6 mills for operating expenses in 2000 to the 2007 dedication. With many kudos to the library boards and staff members who provided leadership over the years and to our community for its very generous support, we celebrated the 2007 dedication, having spent no tax dollars for building and capital expenses. Wow — over $5 million — that still knocks me over. Now our challenge is to keep the new library running with its current high level of programming and services. That means it is imperative that our two townships approve the renewal of the 1.6 mills for operating expenses on Aug. 4. Together, our two townships account for 42.6 percent of the library’s total operating budget. Losing that large portion would result in a dramatic reduction of services, book and audio-visual purchases, staff, operating hours and ability to maintain equipment such as computers. In terms of the growing value of this public resource and our community’s investment in the facility, and for citizens who live in the information age, we cannot afford to not renew this millage and thus support the library. It is unfortunate that the word “ increased” is legally necessary in the wording of the ballot language. It is needed because the Headlee Amendment, working with multiple factors mandates rollbacks at times. That’s why the ballot shows less than 1.6 as the current levy. However, this vote is not for an increase in millage; it is for extension and renewal of the 1.6 mill we approved 10 years ago, for the next decade. My wife, Charlotte, and I retired in 2008. We have been property owners and property taxpayers in Rutland Township since 1971. We know the economic downturn has affected many persons, but there are certain treasures we need to maintain for healthy community life. Hastings Public Library is such a resource. Let’s keep it at its current level of operation and service. We need it. We need to vote “ Yes” on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Hastings library millage needed now more than ever Many ingredients are necessary for a town like Hastings to conOur library holds a rich history and has had continued strong tinue to grow and thrive. One of those assets is the public library, local support. In a letter dated Aug. 13, 1963, from the Michigan which has become an anchor in downtown Hastings. The local State Library, the state library consultant for this area, Miss library is a key ingredient for providing students and adult readers McKinley wrote to the library committee, “Your committee’s a place to encourage literacy and the enjoyment of reading. methods of investigation were thorough and objective, and certainThe beautiful 20,000-square-foot ‘green’ facility opened in June ly the data you collected supports your recommendation that the of 2007, built entirely with local donations City of Hastings act now to acquire the without the use of any tax dollars. present post office building for a downVoters in Hastings and Rutland charter town public library.” To Read… townships will be asked Tuesday, Aug. 4, And that they did, with a check from the to extend the Hastings Public Library’s Lathrup and Thornapple Foundation (foreTo Read is to really come operating millage of 1.6 mills through runner to the Barry Community alive. 2018. Your support will allow our commuFoundation) plus thousands of donations To Read is to be empowered nity library to continue to provide outfrom community supporters, the commitwhere I am. standing services, materials, computers tee had enough money to renovate and furand programming and free access for resinish a new public library. To Read is to be awakened dents, young and old alike, throughout the Nearly 40 years later, the community to the ability that I can grow service area. once again came together with local supstronger each day. In addition to providing many traditionport to build a completely new ‘green’ al services, you can take out a movie, use facility on a brownfield site in downtown To Read is to know I can the library’s reference services, job search Hastings. Now it’s time once again to make the decision of what and file for unemployment. More than 100 show your support for this special facility. direction my life shall take. magazines available, along with local and Leaders from around the state are toutnational newspapers, tax forms and speing the importance a good education will cialty publications. Your local library is a have on one’s ability to get a job in a glob— Lynn Blake great place to go for area and state history, al marketplace. There’s no question our family genealogy and reference services community is utilizing the library’s servicfrom experts in their fields. For our young es in many ways. But the question before readers, the library provides free story times, summer reading pro- voters in Hastings and Rutland townships Tuesday will be to congrams and of course lots of books selected especially for kids. For tinue to support their library when it needs it the most. adults, the library offers books on tape, CDs and audio books, Join me in supporting this valuable asset to Hastings and surcomputer classes and a great place to get away, sit down and read rounding townships; it’s an investment that will continue to give one of the thousands of books available at the library or from its back for years to come. association with Lakeland Cooperative of 80 libraries around the state. Our local library has also become a community gathering Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics. Inc. place, providing a safe and convenient meeting site for members of the community of all ages. In August of 2000, the two townships approved the 10-year operating millage. Your “yes” vote will provide the necessary funds allowing our community library to continue its important work. We all know times are tough, but the benefits received from the local library far outweigh the small amount requested from township residents. The 1.6-mill levy would mean $80 a year per $50,000 taxable value, or $160 on $100,000 taxable value. The actual ballot language can be found in a news article starting on page 1 of this edition. I’ve been involved in the newspaper business all of my adult life, so I appreciate the importance of keeping a community reading. I’ve also been a long-time supporter of the Hastings Public Library and supported building the new facility. With your “yes” vote you can send the message that “We understand the value of the community library and the impact it has on our community’s growth for the future.” Assistant librarian Diane Hawkins works in the spacious new library Michael Anton, Hastings NOTICE OF HEARING ON 9-1-1 SERVICE PLAN Stay informed on the local events and issues that affect you and your family! The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on the final 9-1-1 service plan during a regular meeting in the Barry County Commission Chamber, Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI, 49058 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.. The plan amends a number of the prior 9-1-1 service plan provisions to conform with current law and conditions. The 9-1-1 service district boundaries shall remain all of Barry County. If adopted, the State 9-1-1 charge, and any approved County 9-1-1 charge, shall be collected on a uniform basis from all service users within the 91-1 service district. Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 INVITATION TO BID ANIMAL SHELTER ADDITION NOTICE 77536574 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. 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Bid specifications can be obtained by contacting Barry County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058; 269-945-1284 or www.barrycounty.org. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk The Hastings POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 5 Art Hop to jazz up with live music Double Lovin’ Ice Cream and Bakery (James Frasier) Hastings Ace Hardware (Rose Hendershot), Hastings City Bank, (Sandra Shelly and Dan Goggins), Lady Peddler (Melissa Powers), Second Hand Corners (Karen Morgan), State Grounds Coffee House (Kim McEvoy), Jefferson Street Gallery (various artists) and The Hanger (Julie Claire DeVoe). In addition to these, artists the work of sculptor Robert G. Garcia in the form of his sculpture “Storm” is featured at the Hastings City Hall green space along Michigan Avenue. More live music will be available at State Grounds Coffee Shop, as vocalist and guitar player Tony LaJoye cranks it up and soloist Rush Clement follows suit on the County Seat Patio. The Art Hop series is sponsored by Buckland Insurance Agency and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and supported by the Thornapple Arts Council and the Downtown Development Authority of Hastings. More Art Hops are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in downtown Delton; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, near Gun Lake; and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, along Apple Street in Hastings. All Art Hops are free of charge and open to the public. The arts council invites artists to visit www.thornapplearts.org for an Art Hop application form, if interested in participating. For a complete schedule of Thornapple Arts Council events, visit www.thornapplearts.org. Cupboard to Cupboard seeks baby care items by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Cupboard to Cupboard program fourth week seeks baby care items needed to help those in the Barry County area hit hard by the recession. The program encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with ‘bridge’ cards or food stamps. On Saturday, volunteers from Charlton Park and the Pennington family will staff the Bradford White semi-trailer dropoff site in front of the Pennock State Street Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers from Bradford White UAW 1002 will be at that site accepting donations. Lani Forbes, director of Barry County United Way, encourages area residents who can to help fill the trailer to overflowing. Different items have been selected for the weeks leading up to Aug. 15, but all items may be dropped off at any time at any of the collection sites listed below. Week 3, July 25 to 31 is the week for household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags, paper cups, plates and napkins, sandwich bags, plastic wrap and garbage bags. United Way will oversee distribution of the items through the various food disbursal sites in the county and to agencies that work directly with people in need. Cupboard to Cupboard ends with Week 5, Aug. 9 to 15, collecting school supplies. These will also be used for the county’s back- pack program. Donations sought this week include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks. In addition to the trailer at the Pennock State Street Center, items may be dropped off other locations including the Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s, Maple Valley Pharmacy, Delton Floral, and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. Thornapple watershed management plan to be revealed Tuesday Woodland girl wins bronze medal in Bible trivia contest by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Adrianna Bursley, the 11-year-old daughter of Kay and Dale Bursley of Woodland, recently won a bronze medal for her knowledge of the Biblical Book of Exodus. The father and daughter Bursley team flew to Orlando Conference Center where the Church of the Nazarene held its World Quest competition. Last October, when Adrianna learned of the contest, she decided to give it a try. It is held every four years, so she knew she would be too old when she was 15. During the months before the competition, Adrianna immersed herself in Biblical study She read Exodus and a study guide. By competition time in Orlando, she was an expert on the biography of Moses, the Ten Commandments and how the Israeli slaves escaped from Egypt. Adrianna competed against thousands of youths from around the country to win the bronze medal. Besides bringing home a medal, Adrianna brought home memories of her first plane trip and her first sighting of an alligator. She said she is looking forward to the next state competition where she will immerse herself in Joshua, Judges and Ruth. And if she longs to see an alligator, she’ll have to go to a zoo. tually feed into one of these two primary waterways, according to statistics from the conservation district. Rivers and streams within the county total 716 linear miles. The draft plan outlines both a strategy for citizen education about watershed issues and a design for implementing management practices and policies to reduce non-point source pollution in the watershed. In order to reach the goals identified in the management plan, cross-jurisdictional cooperation and support are necessary from agencies, organizations and citizens in the Thornapple River Watershed region, she added. Additional meetings on the same plan will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte USDA Service Center, 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte; and Thursday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ada Township Hall, 7330 Thornapple River Dr. The speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives really shook things up recently when he proposed a massive statewide insurance pool for every state and local government employee. It set off an immediate, passionate debate, even though there no bills have been introduced on the subject. I have been asked many times about my opinion on the proposal. But so far, it amounts to little more than a press release and a “white paper.” I will wait until I see the actual language on this idea before I render a position (I am a real stickler for reading bills before I support or oppose them). But here is what I understand so far. The state would set up a central insurance pool with certain, undetermined coverage options. This pool would be for all public employees, including state, township, city, county, school, etc. And yes, it is my understanding that legislators would be included in this plan. From my reading of this proposal, local governments would be allowed to gain coverage outside this pool only if they could get it cheaper. But there seems to be some question about this part. The “white paper” says that, overall, the state could save $900 million per year, though it would take some time to get to that level of savings. This number is a very open to debate, CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RAW WASTEWATER PUMP All stakeholders and interested citizens are encouraged to attend a meeting. The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of two (2) Raw Wastewater Pumps for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. FRANK As the clouds move past and out of sight You are the sunshine that becomes our light You light up our paths so we can go on And face each new day in life and beyond You hear us when we’re happy You hear us when we’re sad We still come to you for answers In good times and in bad. Love you always, Your family but reducing expenses is clearly the goal behind this plan. This proposal is somewhat of a paradox for conservatives since it pits costs savings against loss of local control. Both are important to me. Here is what I am looking for in order to earn my support. First, the actual coverage should be provided by existing medical insurance infrastructure. There is no need for bigger government when we have perfectly capable companies that can handle the administration. Second, the pool should be optional for participation by local governments. You can have the benefits of the statewide pool without giving up the local option to participate. If done right, most will want to participate without being forced. Third, the coverage determinations should not interfere with the doctor/patient relationship. Reading between the lines of the “white paper,” I fear that much of the estimated savings would come from rationing care, much like President Obama is proposing. But that is only reading between the lines. The main point is, this idea could work, but the details are very, very important. So far, the details I need to make a final determination of support or opposition are simply not yet available. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Friday August 14, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Raw Wastewater Pumps”. 77536954 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Vote YES August 4 to continue supporting the operations of the Hastings Public Library The actual ballot language is reproduced below: “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Rutland for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4804 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, which if levied, would raise in the first year an estimated $222,677, with such first year levy in 2009 superseding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” “Shall the 1.6 mills in authorized millage of the Charter Township of Hastings for public library purposes approved August 8, 2000 for levy in 2000 through 2009 (reduced to 1.4838 mills by the required millage rollbacks) be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1.6 mills ($1.60 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in 2009 through 2018 inclusive for disbursement to the Hastings Public Library, with if levied, would raise in the first year an estimated $127,603.21, with such first year levy in 2009 superseding and replacing the previously authorized levy for 2009?” Rutland and Hastings Charter township voters approved a 1.6 mil operating levy for the Hastings Public Library in 2000. This request is a 1.6 mil continuation of that support for the next 10 years. Your YES vote will approve a millage to support the Hastings Public Library. If you vote no, you are voting against the library, its many programs and the important place it holds in the community. The success of this millage will allow the library to operate at our original funding level in our new building. 77536770 A meeting to introduce and solicit comments on a draft of the Thornapple River Watershed Management Plan will be held Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Barry County Courts and Law Conference Room 206 W. Court St., Hastings. The plan assesses water quality conditions throughout the Thornapple River Watershed to determine pollution levels, their sources and causes. Where pollution levels impair or threaten water uses such as drinking water, fisheries, swimming, boating or wildlife habitat, critical areas have been defined and targeted for improvement, said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. Barry County lies within two regional watersheds, the Thornapple River and Kalamazoo River. All of the smaller rivers and streams within the local watersheds even- State health care proposal 07525314 In cooperation with the City of Hastings, the Thornapple Arts Council continues its 2009 Art Hop series from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 31, in downtown Hastings. Live music on the corner of Jefferson and State streets by local jazz band Pacific Lite will offer people a beat to visit all 11 exhibiting artists. A variety of work, including handmade jewelry, paintings, photography and wood burning will be available to view and purchase. “The Art Hops would not be possible without the downtown business community playing the role of host,” said Thornapple Arts Council Director Andre Wiegand. The hosts for the July 31 hop, (with featured artist) are Anne’s Health Foods (Lauren Stineman), Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore (Larry Lane and Shirley Stahl), Paid for by the Committee to Renew the Hastings Public Library Millage, PO Box 96, Hastings, MI 49058-0096 �Page 6 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner ORDINANCE, continued from page 2 “This is the middle ground that we came up with,” he said. “I still have to believe that if you got pole signs, they are up high and out of the way,” said Bowers. “And, if you don’t like that kind of a sign, then let’s make the signs uniform in height and width. If you want aesthetics, that’s what you need to do. You don’t go, ‘Because I own 300 feet, and the guy beside me owns 299, I get to build a bigger sign than he does.’ I think that is ridiculous.” Community Development Director John Hart replied that smaller stores are becoming more common than large ones. “So, we’re going to have a lot more store signs there,” he said. “That’s one of the puzzles we had — fitting numerous people on one sign.” “I’m not talking about your multiples,” said Bowers. “I’m talking about your single business that you’re recommending.” “They only get a sign, anywise, cooperatively, together, regardless of how many folks are in one parcel,” said Hart. “If there are six people in one parcel, they have to share the signs.” “But you also give them more room,” said Councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange referencing Section II-g of the ordinance that states that signs on multi-tenant parcels are allowed to be 25 percent larger than those on similar-sized single-tenant parcels. “And, if they have drives, too,” said Hart. “It’s not likely that someone is gong to have a large parcel and have six drives and qualify for one per drive. The reason we gave some percentage in size was for those multiple tenants because some of these, even with a small store front, a small parcel, they were still trying to jam-pack a lot on there.” Hart explained that the city is trying to limit the size and amount of signs, limit the Worship Together… 77536814 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 2 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:30 a.m. Summer Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 6:30 p.m. Church Softball - Cedar Creek. Friday - 9:00 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Saturday - 10 a.m. Youth Group Beach Day. 06695259 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 945-4700 Bryan R. Lee on page 12 This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings Area Obituaries amount of obstructions and make the signs more legible. “It is not just creating a sign this size, this far back, and totally uniform, but also make sure it is safe and legible. That’s why we encourage them to have one at the driveway, if they are separated by proper distances,” he said. “We want to break up that one sign in Lucy Blair Heckman the middle of a seven-store parcel.” Bowers said that the ordinance promotes discrimination based on money and that, aesthetically, the signs will not be pleasing since they will vary in size due to the size of the parcels they serve. “I think they will be very similar in height. From a distance, driving down a road, the difference between two feet — you’re not going to see a huge difference as they graduate,” said Hart. “And, I think they will look proportionate to the scale of the buildings as the buildings get bigger and there are more tenants.” Hart said that controlling the size of the signs also promotes public safety. “If you drive through a place where you have really small signs with a lot of information or really giant signs with a ton of information, it’s really hard to read,” he said. “We’re trying to break it up a little bit — try to make it legible.” “Why are trying to get rid of the pole signs?” asked Bowers. “Because they vary radically in height and they are forward, backwards ...” said Hart. “That’s because we’ve allowed it,” said Bowers. “We have,” agreed Hart. “This because at Lucy Blair Heckman, age 96, passed away the time the zoning was created, we didn’t on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Thornapple know any better. I’m grateful that you’re pay- Manor where she had been a resident for five ing attention to this and are concerned about years. She grew up in the Fort Wayne area it; but, when the planning commission went and lived in Waynedale, Indiana until moving through this, and members of the audience to Hastings, to be near her son in 1986. who own signs, and crafted this that in the She was preceded in death by her first husend, we came to something we can all pretty band, James Blair, in 1968 and her second much live with. It seems reasonable.” husband, Robert Heckman, in 1992. Also, Mansfield said the motivation for the ordi- preceding her in death were sisters Audrey nance is aesthetics as people approach the Prince and Adelle Long and brother Loren city on the main thoroughfare and safety as Heckler. well as the needs of business owners to proShe is survived by her son and daughter-inmote enterprise. law Larry and Lorrie Blair, granddaughter “If you make the signs too small, to the Michelle Duits and husband Mike; grandpoint that they are not legible, then people are daughter Sheri Colquitt and husband David. slowing down, trying to figure out where they She has three great grandchildren, Ryan and need to go, it becomes more hazardous,” he Eric Duits and Austin Colquitt. She is also said. “So, it’s a marriage of all those things survived by a sister, Erma Horine, and a siscome together. We did go to a lot of commit- ter-in-law, Jeannette Blair. She has many tees. We took pictures of their signs, as well, nieces and nephews and other members of and tried to pick out things that worked well her family and friends who have correspondin other communities that were attractive. ed and visited with her over the past several Looking at the more progressive communi- years for which she and the family were very ties around us, they are all essentially doing grateful. this same thing.” She has been a member of the Hastings “This is going to be more visible for them, United Methodist Church, the Order of the you’re saying. And, I’m saying it isn’t,” said Eastern Star and the Greater Federation of Bowers. “I’m saying you’re not addressing Women’s Club. their needs. You’re addressing something Visitation at the Lauer Family Funeral someone wants.” Homes-Wren Chapel will be on Friday from “They would like pole signs, massive pole 6 to 8 p.m. signs in many cases, because they want to The funeral will be at Lauer Family convey every particular ...” said Mansfield. Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel on Saturday at “Then do those,” said Bowers. 11 a.m. with Dr. James Spindler presiding. “I don’t think we want them from an aes- She will be buried in Covington Memorial thetic perspective,” said Mansfield. “They Gardens in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 11 a.m. would also like their pole sign to be in front Monday. There will be a brief graveside cerof their neighbor’s pole sign, because they emony. want their pole sign to be visible.” The family would like to thank the staff at “What’s going to stop it from being this Thornapple Manor for the years of excellent way, one in front of the other?” asked Bowers. service; love and caring that were extended “Distance from driveways,” replied Hart, to Lucy. who noted that before they drafted the ordiIn lieu of flowers, contributions may be nance they went out to look at existing signs on made to the Barry Community Foundation parcels with less than 100 feet of frontage and for the Thornapple Manor Fund. Please share most of them already met the code. “We mod- a memory with Lucy’s family at eled the code after theirs and as we went out to www.lauerfh.com larger s sites, we looked at theirs. We looked at Pennock’s and said, ‘Oh, okay, is that acceptable? A little shorter would be better...’ We went out In Memory of there and took averages ...” “Still, if you’re going to make it uniform, make it uniform,” said Bowers. “If March 9, 1985 - July 28, 1998 you want aesthetics you do it that way. You don’t dis11 Years ago seminate (sic) between how your life was cut short many feet I have on the highway.” STILL MISSED Councilman David EVERY DAY Tossava questioned why non-conforming signs where owners were given And so loved, up to a year to repair their Mom, Dad, Robb, Amanda, family & ORDINANCE, continued friends Albert J. Bruce NASHVILLE - Albert "Jay" Bruce, age 85, of Nashville passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 peacefully at Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. Jay was born in Nashville, on April 21, 1924, the son of the late George and Zula (Walker) Bruce. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools. Jay left his home, and family in 1942 in served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. As the primary radio operator flying B -29 Bombers in the pacific theater Jay was responsible for radio communications to insure proper targeting and safe return for his flight crew. He also served as the relief Belly Gun Turrett Operator on the B-29 Bomber, which was one of the most dangerous assignments a soldier could have. Jay was honorably discharged from active duty in 1947. Jay was the widower of Marie "Babe" (Ritter) Bruce. The couple was married almost 50 years when "Babe" passed away in 1997. For over 30 years Jay was employed as a welder at Clark Equipment until retiring late 1980's. Along with his wife "Babe" the couple enjoyed going to Beadle Lake in Battle Creek where they danced together. Most days Jay could be found in his shop welding and fabricating flag poles and shepard hooks which today can be found in back yards, and municipalities all over Barry County. When Jay was younger he loved to bowl, and during WWII was a Tri State Champion Golden Gloves Boxer. Jay was a proud lifetime member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Jay is survived by his son, Jay "David" and his wife Peggy Bruce; a step daughter, Betty Dunn, and a step son, Danny and his wife Barbara Ritter, and a step-daughter inlaw Peg Ritter. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Jay was preceeded by his beloved wife "Babe", three brothers, and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested Memorial Contribution be made to the Nashville VFW Post 8260 in Jay's honor. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Robert H. “Bob” Drouin HASTINGS - Robert H. “Bob” Drouin of Hastings, (formerly of DeWitt), age 90, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born July 1, 1919 in Hancock, to Alphonse and Rosana (Beauchamp) Drouin. He was the last survivor of the family of nine brothers and sisters. He married Genevieve Hunt on July 14, 1945 and celebrated 61 years of marriage prior to her death in 2006. In 1927, he moved to Lansing where he graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1937. He began a 40-year career as a die sinker with General Motors-Oldsmobile Division in Lansing, retiring in 1980. A resident of Lansing for 43 years, in 1970 Bob and family moved to DeWitt where he lived until 2005 before moving to Hastings. Bob was elected councilman for the City of DeWitt from 1974-78 and was appointed to the City Council to serve as Chairman of Sewer and Water Committee and Chairman of Fire Board from 1980-82. In 1991, he was voted DeWitt’s Citizen of the Year. In addition, Bob served on the State Advisory Council of the Michigan Commission on Services to the aging holding the Chairmanship in 1987. He and his wife also worked for Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes in DeWitt and Lansing. He was a long-time parishioner of St. Jude Community Church in Dewitt and most recently St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Surviving are his three children; two daughters, Kathleen LaVictor of Hastings and Patricia (George) Strother of Denville, NJ; and son, Dennis (Diane) of Saginaw; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass in celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge Street, DeWitt. The family will meet friends one hour prior to the Mass in the lobby of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 7 Office helps ‘Cash for Clunkers’ buyers with vehicle registration information The Secretary of State office is making it easier for residents to participate in the federal “Cash for Clunkers program by offering a new, convenient way to obtain the registration history of current vehicles. To qualify for a trade-in discount, consumers must provide participating new-car dealers with documentation that a vehicle has been continuously insured and registered to the same owner for at least one year prior to trade-in. Under the new initiative, customers can request their own vehicle’s registration record at any branch office. They must show a driver’s license, provide the license plate or vehicle identification number, pay a $7 fee and can walk out with the record in hand. “Many people don’t keep copies of the previous year’s vehicle registration, which is understandable,” said Secretary of State Terry Lynn Land. “So we want to help them out by making the records easy to obtain at all branch offices. We’re doing our part to help consumers and the economy.” Cash for Clunkers is the name given to the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is designed to stimulate car sales and get less fuel-efficient vehicles off the road. Under the program, consumers work directly with participating new-car dealers who will apply a credit to the price of the vehicle being purchased or leased if the tradein vehicle meets the requirements. The government then reimburses the dealer. Transactions on or after July 1 potentially are eligible for credits under CARS. The program ends Nov. 1. The Michigan Automobile Dealers Association is at the forefront in providing program information to its members and their customers. Social News “The CARS program has gained a huge amount of consumer interest and dealers are anxious to begin offering the rebate to owners of qualified vehicles,” said MADA’s Terry Burns. “We appreciate the quick response from the Secretary of State to expand their options so more consumers can take advantage of this rebate program.” Customers in immediate need of their vehicle’s registration history are encouraged to visit a local branch office where they can obtain same-day service. Vehicle history information also is available by mail, fax and telephone request with a turnaround of seven to 10 business days. Customers must provide their license plate number or vehicle identification number when requesting a vehicle record using any of these options. For telephone requests, call 517-322-1624. Visit www.cars.gov for more information about Cash for Clunkers and to determine eligibility. Additional information on vehicle registration, record requests and branch office locations can be found at www.Michigan.gov/sos. Newborn Babies BOY, Caleb Joshua Kunik, born at St. Alexus Hospital, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on June 1, 2009 to Kristin and Jim Kunik of Lake Zurich, Illinois. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Welcomed home by brother, Braden. Grandparents are Mike and Lynne Trahan of Nashville. BOY, Colton Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on July 9, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. to Emily and Jarrod Stahl of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Maddyson Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on July 12, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. to Jonathan and Stacey Denton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Draven Noah, born at Pennock Hospital on July 13, 2009 at 11:39 p.m. to Michael and Selena Reid of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Asher James, born at Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. to Corinne McLaughlin and Andrew Adams of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Isabella Kate, born at Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2009 at 9:35 p.m. to Richie and Katie Grove of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Camden Joshua, born at Pennock Hospital on July 15, 2009 at 2:53 a.m. to Joshua and Kristi Trumble of Alto. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Autumn Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on July 15, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. to Kim and Scott Engle of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Trey Alexander, born at Pennock Hospital on July 15, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. to Randy and Victoria Volosky of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Emma Michelle, born at Pennock Hospital on July 16, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. to Adam Pierce and Mackenzie Chaffee of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Airick Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on July 16, 2009 at 6:20 p.m. to Joann Frazier of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Amira Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on July 17, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. to Jennifer L. Felder of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Karli Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on July 18, 2009 at 6:37 p.m. to Samantha Spaulding and Robert Westbrook of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Albert Ura, born at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 2009 at 1:51 a.m. to Tori Clark of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. School Supplies Baby Care Geiger-Ketchum united in marriage Broersma/Meek Marlin and Karla Broersma of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystle Voogt to Seth Meek, the son of Jim and Becki Meek of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of home schooling and currently owns her own business. The groom-elect is a 2004 graduate of Barry County Christian School and is currently employed with Meek Construction. An outdoor wedding is being planned for Aug. 22, 2009. Tobias-Boness Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Tobias of Hastings are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Jane Tobias to Andrew Michael Boness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Boness of Carmel, Indiana. The future bride is a 2005 graduate of Barry County Christian School and a 2008 graduate of Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids. She works in Grand Rapids as a nanny. The future groom is a 2006 graduate of South Christian High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College and is now employed by Owens and Minars in Kentwood. Vows will be exchanged Aug. 2nd at Bay Pointe In. The happy couple will reside in Kentwood. Our love story is a prayer story. Jill Elizabeth Geiger and Joshua J. Ketchum were united in marriage April 25, 2009 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Jerimiah Ketchum, brother of the groom, officiated at the double ring ceremony. Jill is the daughter of Randy and Sharon Geiger of Woodland, MI. Josh is the son of Mark and Barb Ketchum of Lake Odessa, MI. Honor attendant was Becky Sarver, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Rachel Brown, Amanda Mead and Summer Saunders. Best man was Jeff Booi. Groomsmen were Rick Alvarez, Jacob Ketchum and Jon Ketchum. Calab and Jaden Ketchum, nephews of the groom were the ring bearers. After a honeymoon to Jamaica, Jill and Josh reside in Lowell, MI. backpacks pencils notebooks folders pens crayons colored markers colored pencils pencil box scissors glue sticks Personal Care deodorant feminine products toothbrush toothpaste dental floss mouth wash shave cream razors bar soap shampoo/conditioner vitamins band-aids lotion hairbrush/combs diapers wipes lotions shampoo pull-ups Q-tips cotton balls Household Care toilet paper hand soap dish soap kleenex cleaning products paper towels tin foil napkins paper plates paper cups storage/sandwich bags garbage bags Laundry Care laundry detergent dryer sheets bleach fabric softener stain remover Items will be divided and distributed by the Fresh Food Initiative and Food Pantries throughout Barry County. School supplies will be distributed by the Barry County United Way backpack program. 77536559 Trapped in a mortgage you can’t get out of? In foreclosure? Heading to foreclosure? Need to sell your home, but owe more than what it is worth? THERE ARE NO-COST GOVERNMENT-BACKED ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO YOU. Call today to get the facts: 269-838-3838 Get out from underneath your mortgage while keeping your credit intact. 07756520 77536694 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The big event coming this weekend is the annual car show on Fourth Avenue. The street will be blocked off to provide space for cars on both sides of the street, backed to the curb with engines toward the center of the street and most with their hoods open so viewers can see the greaseless/spotless engines. The restoration on some of the antiques in past years has been amazing. There are usually awards for the best of this or that. A bus with sound equipment often belts out music and frequent announcements. On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Freight House at 1 p.m. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Visitors and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. A bonus attraction are perpetual museum exhibits in place for viewing between activities of a genealogy nature. Another Depot Day has gone into history. The weather was ideal. Threats of rain did not materialize. The lineup of entertainers was very good, and the exhibits on the medical profession in Lake Odessa were remarkable. Obviously, some people are savers and have had the good judgement to hand over some of their treasures to the local historical society for safe keeping. There were exhibits on many of the doctors of the past. When Dr. Jack Tromp sold his building, he donated all his furniture and equipment to the LOAHS so there are examination tables, instrument cabi“St ng” nets filled with tools of the trade, and ancient HISS AUTO “Your repair dollars go further at” Hastings pieces of equipment. Body & Frame The desk with Collision & Auto Repair name plaque for Dr. M.A. Hoffs had two Just a few of the things we do! medicine bags, his office • Wheel Alignment • Shocks & Struts coat, complete with his • Wheel Bearings • Ball Joints • Tie Rod Ends monogram on the pock• Rack & Pinion • Gear Boxes et, and many photos • Power Steering Pumps • Lube-Oil-Filter • Brakes • A/C Service & Repair • Water Pumps from his years of prac• Belts & Hoses • Wiper Blades • Timing Belts tice. Many pictures were • Tune-ups • Collision Repair of the building he had • Auto Body Repairs • Fuel Pumps constructed on Fourth • Mufflers & Exhaust • Batteries Avenue after first prac• Starters & Alternators • Engine Swaps ticing in a wooden store • Transmission Swaps building which had liv• Computer Scan & Diagnosis ing quarters on the sec• Electrical Repairs • Fluid Exchanges ond floor. Not only did • Windshields Replaced • Tires he and his wife move Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic here and their three 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings daughters were born Dennis Thiss, Owner (269) 948-3387 during his practicing Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply years but his sister, Allie Satisfaction Guaranteed! Hoffs Klein with family WE WILL MATCH ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICES also came here to live. WHICH ARE LOWER THAN OURS! Later Mrs. Hoffs’ nephew Dr. A.L. VanZyl COUPON Satisfaction Guaranteed! began his dental practice here where he raised his family of four. Hastings So these three “SAVE” families with ties to the $ 50.00 or More OFF medical community also Your Next Auto Repair added to the local popu*Some Restrictions Apply lace 10 offspring, some Dennis Thiss, Owner 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings of whom still reside (269) 948-3387 here, namely Marian Not to be combined with any other offer. EXPIRES 3-31-2010 Klein and three sons, M. r etchi T THISS AUTO 77536850 Al Klein and family, Julie Price Stowell, Jodi VanZyl Spitzley with her brother in nearby Hastings. The presentation for the medical profession was at 1 p.m. when all the family members were invited on stage. Mrs. Alice Hoffs, age 107, with daughter Louise Peppel of Holland, daughter Jayne and husband Tom Cummings from Holland, Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp and their children, Nancy Booi, Kathy Stowell, Terry and Tim; Dr. Lee and Ruth Ann Stuart, and Lynda Warner and daughters who are descendants of Dr. Henry Carpenter. Dr. Richard Swanton sent his regrets. A history was read which included a listing of all the doctors and their years of practice. Both Dr. Hoffs and Dr. Charles Peabody served 40 years. Dr. Tromp practiced 47 years. Dr. Lee Stuart has completed 32 years. A plaque of appreciation was presented to each physician or descendant. Another event was presentation of the Janie Rodriguez award. Manuel Rodriguez and some of his family were on stage. Village President Karen Banks read the citation and also the list of previous recipients who joined the Rodriguez family on stage. When Karen read the nomination, a surprised Betty Soule realized she was the person about whom Mrs. Banks was reading. She came on stage and Manuel presented her a plaque. She will now join the list of those who each year choose the new nominee from the names submitted in the new year. Entertainers who followed the award presentation were Center Stage dancers; Shannon Sessink Hughes who played guitar to accompany her singing, some numbers of which were of her own composition; James DeYoung of Hastings singing; the duo of State Rep. Brian Calley of Portland and Barry County Commissioner Michael Callton of Nashville with their singing, keyboard and harmonica, Jessica Price, who was recently on TV and the Thunder Floor Clogging. The drawing for the winner of the raffle came at 5 p.m. with Jackie Gilliland drawing the winning ticket. James Cusack won the $300 gasoline certificate. The $100 winners were Anne Fahey of Hubbardston and Tom Gilliland. A free drawing was for visitors to the Hosford House was next. The prize was tickets for two to an elegant dinner to be served in November. The winner was Katherine Engle. All during the day food was served under the big tarp owned by the Boy Scouts, who served as parking attendants all day. There were brats, hot dogs, cotton candy, chips, ice cream sundaes, ice water, and ice cream treats. This was another successful Depot Day. Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Last summer it took well north of $100 to fill the tank of my beloved 1987 pickup. You may remember, too, having to adjust your household budget in light of sky-high gas prices. There’s a case to be made that the spectacular spike in petroleum prices last year was simply a financial bubble, not unlike what occurred in real estate in the previous years. When crude prices more than doubled – and then collapsed months later to their lowest prices in years – both American motorists and oil companies found themselves with widely unpredictable prices for a vital commodity. Now, this summer, you’ve noticed the price of gasoline at your local pump is much higher than last Christmas. What’s the deal? Geologists, roughnecks and engineers work hard every day to produce petroleum and refine it into gasoline and diesel. Just like you, we geologists were taught about supply and demand in school, and we want to believe that if we produce as much petroleum as we can, prices should remain reasonably predictable. But last year, when petroleum prices went sky high, worldwide supplies of crude actually were pretty strong, and that’s again the case now. Strong supply shouldn’t equal rapidly climbing prices. A lot of people make money when bubbles are growing. But using financial instruments that allow large institutions to “bet” on price changes in either direction, up or down, big players also can make money when bubbles collapse. Some folks, including innocent third parties, can get clobbered along the way. Crude oil is a commodity, like wheat. Major companies trade “futures” for commodities, which I think of as bits of paper promising to buy or sell a commodity in the future at a specific price. Futures markets such as the New York Mercantile Exchange are meant to help everybody adjust to changes in supply and demand in a smooth way. Farmers can get a better idea of the price they’ll get at harvest by looking at the futures trading of corn, and mining companies can do the same for copper. Futures are highly useful devices in many industries. Major institutions have long invested in commodities to diversify their risk. But in recent years, the futures market for oil has attracted more and more dollars from investors who neither produce nor use petroleum. My own alma mater, Harvard University, has been investing part of its endowment in commodity futures. Even though Harvard doesn’t ever want to take delivery of crude oil, it may buy and sell such futures in big chunks, as the television program “60 Minutes” has reported. Major banks, investment firms and philanthropic institutions with endowments have been in the energy futures market for a number of years. Indeed, dollars from such institutions generally dwarf the dollar figures coming from companies that actually produce or consume the goods in question. That’s right, there are more folks “betting” on the price of oil than there are folks actually producing and buying the stuff. That’s not a reassuring picture to me. All I can offer as a geologist to this financial picture is some basic natural limits. The evidence is plain: petroleum is going to become scarcer and more difficult to produce in the coming decades because we have used up the top “half” of the Earth’s oil barrel — the part that’s easiest to reach and pump. That means that if supply were our only issue, petroleum prices would rise over time. It would not mean sky-high prices this week, nor this year, nor indeed at any time while the world wallows in this substantial recession. But fairly gradually over time, the price of gas should go up. But what will happen to the price of petroleum in the next year or two will very likely be much more dramatic than that picture. And that’s tough for business and household budgets alike. Everything about oil is complex, ranging from estimates of how much we geologists still can find in the Earth to American foreign policy in the Middle East. I think we’re also faced with clear evidence that investments in the crude oil market add substantially to price volatility. Hang on to your hats. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Mental health agency earns three-year accreditation Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that Barry County Community Mental Health Authority has been accredited for a period of three years for the following programs for adults, children and adolescents: • Case management/services coordination • Crisis intervention • Outpatient treatment for alcohol and other drugs/addictions • Outpatient treatment • Prevention/division for alcohol and other drugs/addictions The latest approval is the fourth consecutive three-year accreditation the international accrediting body has awarded to the local mental health agency. This decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows conformance to CARF standards. An organization receiving a threeyear accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an onsite visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable. Barry County Community Mental Health Authority has offices at 915 W. Green St. and 206 W. Court St., Ste. 104, Hastings. The authority has been providing mental health services in the Barry County area since 1974 and merged with Barry County Substance Abuse Services in 2008. CARF commended the local organization for its merger with substance abuse, stating that the merger provides a comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health care system with the ability to address the needs of individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or other co-occurring disorders. “The staff at Barry County CMHA does a tremendous job of providing mental health and substance abuse services to county residents,” said Executive Director Jan McLean. “It is because of their hard work and dedication that we are consistently awarded threeyear accreditations.” CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1866 CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumerfocused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. Duo to play at fountain series tomorrow Pacific Lite will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, as part of the Fridays at the Fountain series. Pacific Lite is an ensemble that performs a variety of music with an emphasis on jazz. The duo, made up of Gene Englerth on keyboards and vocals and Joe LaJoye on brass and vocals, is an off shoot of the Pacific Lite Trio. The duo has played venues ranging from ballroom dancing to jazz events and summer festivals all over Michigan and the Midwest. Englerth holds a music degree from Western Michigan University and has spent many years as a music educator. As a performer, he has played professionally for more than 30 years. In addition to performing with Pacific Lite, Englerth travels throughout the nation as convention keyboardist for FFA state conventions and is the National FFA keyboardist in at the convention in Louisville, Ky., each fall. When not performing, Englerth is a consultant for Marshall Music and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. LaJoye also has a music degree from Western Michigan University, and has played professionally for 34 years. He is a retired music educator, having taught in the Hastings Area Schools, Lakewood Public Schools, and Central Montcalm Public Schools. He also serves as an adjudicator for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association in the areas of solo and ensemble, band and orchestra, jazz band, and marching band. In addition, LaJoye continues to conduct the Hastings City Band, is a founding conductor of the Thornapple Wind Band, is the coordinator of the Hastings-based jazz group called Les Jazz, and is the director of the National FFA Band. Currently he is employed by Masteller Music as a school music representative. The Fridays at the Fountain concert series is sponsored by the City of Hastings and the Thornapple Arts Council. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 9 with Esther Walton Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XV) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After supper and oratory, we came down to plain business again. Captain Smith told us that we would find very little game for the next 70 miles of our way. The hunting parties had that day secured about 1,000 pounds of fresh meat that we could easily preserve for use during the next 10 days, since meat would keep for weeks in that pure air and altitude if it were merely cut into narrow strips and hung to the loops of our wagon covers. The captain also told us that our next camping place would be near the junction of two roads, one through Salt Lake City, crossing the Green River at Fort Bridges and passing through Emigration Canyon; the other taking the most direct route which the country would permit for the northern end of the Great Salt Lake. The latter route would take us over very rough country that had been traveled only two years, but through beautiful scenery as the road passed the hot springs of the Bear River and went through the valley of the White Pyramid Rocks. The captain himself preferred the latter route both because he had been over it and knew all the camping places and also because it would save us 100 miles of travel. But he left to the members of the party by a majority vote the decision as to which route should be taken. By common consent, the determination of this question was left until the next day. When the sun rose the next morning, not a cloud was to be seen. Peaks 100 miles away were as distinct in that pure mountain air as if but a few miles off. As we started on, everyone remained with the train and all were deeply interested in watching for the spot where the waters would be found running westward to the Pacific Ocean. The road was good, and we could no longer discern with our eyes that we were any longer on an up-grade, but the water from melting snow in the ravines still ran in an easterly direction. Before noon, we came to a small mound of rocks piled around the base of an iron post to mark the exact dividing line, and soon afterward discovered the water from melting snowbanks running westward. Five miles further on, we came to Pacific Springs, where we found an abundance of the purest mountain spring water. Here, we turned the stock out to feed on the short grass and to rest while we took our lunch. We concluded to go 10 miles further before camping for the night. The vote was then taken on the choice of route, resulting in a decision to follow the shorter, but rougher and newer, road by way of the Bear River and White Pyramid Rocks. The only ones who wanted to go by way of Salt Lake City were our Southern people, and their reason was that they were curious to see Brigham Young and his multitude of wives. During the next five miles that afternoon, we passed the point where the road to Salt Lake City branched off. In beginning the descent of the mountain, a marked change came over our animals. Since leaving the North Platte River, we had been obliged to use a great deal of persuasion, expressed in the forms of oxgads, to keep our oxen on the move. Now, they kept their drivers on a sprint to keep up with them. Two men were sent ahead of the train on horseback to look up a good camping place for the night. It was getting late in the afternoon when they returned and met us with the news that we could find one of the best camping places by going off from the road about a mile to the north. We followed their advice and found it indeed an excellent place. Since we had made a 30 mile drive that day the captain said we would only attempt to make 15 miles the next day and would camp on the Big Sandy River the next night. We all rolled in early that night with the exception of the four guards, for we were very tired. It happened that I was one of the relief guard that went on duty at 2 a.m., and I do not remember ever having a harder time getting awake than I did that night. The only thing that helped me keep awake on guard was the howling of a pack of wolves not far off. The next morning while we were driving the stock into camp, a deer followed by a dozen wolves ran past us within easy gunshot but it all happened so quickly that none of us had a chance to get a shot at him. The deer’s bold strategy probably saved his life, for the wolves turned back as soon as they saw us. Wolves were so plentiful in this belt of country that elk, deer and sheep were very scarce. At nine o’clock, we were on the move, and before nightfall had crossed the Big Sandy River, after a hard drive over pulverized sandstone rock three or four inches deep. We were now penetrating a country where nearly all the streams disappeared in the loose sand or emptied into some lake that had no outlet. In fact, we crossed by one river that finally reached the ocean in the 700 miles after we left the summit. The Big Sandy was a sample of such rivers. It had a broad channel, which was evidently all used during the spring freshets, but on this day, there was not a drop of water to be seen. A few miles above us there was water fresh from the melting of perpetual snows running in its channel; 10 miles below us where the river entered the mountains again, the water came once more to the surface and formed a considerable stream which finally emptied into the Green River. (To be continued) HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 5463 S. M-43 HWY. LOCATED SOUTH OF SHULTZ ROAD. The Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals gives notice of a hearing to consider the following: A variance request made by Scott J. and Tina M. Nieko for a property located at 1157 Wall Lake Dr. Delton Mi. 49046 also known as parcel number 08-07-110-026-00 for the purpose of constructing a dwelling within the side yard setbacks as established by Article XVII Section 19.3 as supplemented by Article VIII Section 8.2(B) in the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Highway, Hastings. 616-948-2464. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above request and any other business that may legally come before this Board. 77536847 If you own a small business, you have a lot to think about: sales, expenses, marketing, cash flow, competition — the list goes on and on. However, by spending so much time on the issues of today, you may overlook the concerns of tomorrow. That’s why, if you haven’t already done so, you need to choose a retirement plan for your business. Which plan is right for you? It depends on different factors, such as how many employees you have and how much you can afford to contribute each year. Let’s take a look at some popular retirement plans for small businesses: • Owner-only 401(k) — Also known as an individual 401(k), an owner-only 401(k) offers you many of the same advantages of a traditional 401(k): a range of investment options, tax-deductible contributions and taxdeferred earnings growth. You may even be able to choose a Roth option for your 401(k), which allows you to make after-tax contributions that can grow tax free. In 2009, you can contribute up to $49,000 to your owner-only 401(k) or $54,500 if you’re 50 or older. (To make deductible contributions for the 2009 tax year, you’ll need to set up your plan by Dec. 31, 2009.) • Solo defined benefit plan — You may have thought you had to work for a big company to participate in a traditional pension plan, also known as a defined benefit plan, but you can set one up for yourself if you’re self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and your contributions are typically taxdeductible. • SEP IRA — If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no employees, and you’re looking for a low-cost, low-maintenance retirement plan, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must cover all eligible employees. (Employees themselves cannot contribute.) You can contribute up to 25 percent of compensation (if you’re an employee of your own corporation) or 20 percent of income if you’re self-employed, up to $49,000 annually. And you can fund your SEP IRA with virtually any type of investment you choose. • SIMPLE IRA — As its name suggests, a SIMPLE IRA is quite easy to set up and maintain, and it can be a good plan if your business has fewer than 10 employees. As the business owner, you must contribute in one of two ways: a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3 percent of salary or a contribution of 2 percent of employees’ salaries (up to $4,900 per year). Employee contributions are taxdeductible, and your matching contributions are generally deduct-ible as a business expense. Still, while a SIMPLE IRA may be advantageous for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions, than an owner-only 401(k), a defined benefit plan or a SEP IRA. For 2009, your annual contributions are generally limited to $11,5000, or $14,000 if you’re 50 or older by the end of the year. You can also make a matching contribution of up to 3 percent to yourself. To determine which plan is best for you, consult with your tax advisor and a financial advisor who has experience with small businesses. But don’t wait too long to get started — you’re moving closer to retirement all the time. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.58 +.25¢ AT&T 25.52 +.95¢ CMS Energy Corp. 12.63 +.20¢ Coca-Cola Co. 49.39 -.96¢ Dow Chemical Co. 20.21 +1.87 Exxon Mobil 71.89 +1.42 Family Dollar Stores 31.57 +1.18 Ford Motor Co. 7.14 +.94¢ First Financial Bancorp 8.51 +.78¢ Intl. Bus. 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Put retirement plan in place OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • — NOTICE — EDWARD JONES 77528605 A look down memory lane... • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS From TIME to TIME FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS �Page 10 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Raffle helps Trojan wrestlers get to camp The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club held a wood raffle to raise money to help with the cost of the Granby Camp that they attended in Saline June 18-20. The money raised was put to good use. It helped to cut the cost of the camp for many of the 31 wrestlers that attended. The club was also able to pay for good and drinks at the camp. The camp was a great learning experience for the TK wrestlers, many new techniques were shows which should help them during next year’s season. Many of the high school and middle school wrestlers helped with the cutting, hauling, and splitting of the wood. Parents also chipped in by bringing food and drinks for the dinner. Coach Tom Fletke said it was a great team building experience for both the wrestlers and the coaching staff. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Otto provided the generous donation of wood. The wrestlers were also helped out by donations from Scott, Brian, and Kyle McKeown which helped in the fund raising project. Janet Spears was the raffle winner. She will receive three face cords of split wood, delivered to her home. Raffle tickets were purchased at a cost of $5 each. Members of the Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club get organized during their day of cutting, splitting, and hauling wood for their 2009 raffle. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 13, 2009 All board members present. 7 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Hall Well Repair Refund of Hall Use Fee Listened to Delton EMS presentation Adjourned 7:45 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77536922 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Faith Guyott Property Address: 12925 Cleland Avenue, Wayland, MI 49348 Regarding mortgage dated 09/29/2004 in the original principal sum of $95,120.00 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 07/27/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-968-0738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09OMI00017-1 Dated: July 30,2009 ASAP# 77536926 3202128 07/30/2009 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25342-DE Estate of Raymond Edward DeMond. Date of birth: 08/04/1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Raymond E. DeMond, who lived at 1080 Wellman Road, Woodland, Michigan died 06/14/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DeLana N. Mead, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Probate Court, 206 W. Court St., STE 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DeLana N. Mead 9317 E. State Rd. 77536920 Nashville, MI 49073 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25344-DE Estate of Robert Vernon Haukom, Deceased. Date of birth: December 4, 1946. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert Vernon Haukom, Deceased, who lived at 3384 Candlewood Dr., Lake Havasu City, Arizona died June 15, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Holly Link and Tracy Vrablic, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at Suite 302, 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Cunningham Dalman, P.C. P. Haans Mulder P61842 321 Settlers Road, P.O. Box 1767 Holland, MI 49422-1767 (616) 392-1821 Holly Link and Tracy Vrablic 16 1/2 E. 19th Street 10839 Sleeper Holland, MI 49423 Grand Haven 49417 Hastings High School & Middle School Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting July 14, 2009 All Board members present; County Comm. Gibson, 8 guests. Approved Consent Agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Brownfields grant. Election Commission appointed workers for Aug. 4 election. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor 77536960 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25343-De Estate of Christopher Paul Yonkers. Date of birth: 07/01/1965. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Christopher Paul Yonkers, who lived at 2105 Ryan Road, Hastings, Michigan died 10/17/2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kari E. Yonkers, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/21/2009 David R. Durell P71685 3333 Midland SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 954-9638 Kari E. Yonkers 3333 Midland SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 77536882 (616) 954-9638 INFORMATION Due to a very generous donation for the second year in a row, there will not be any Pay to Participate fees charged for this year at either the high school or the middle school! However, athletes that have not registered still need to register prior to the first day of practice. High school athletes may stop by the high school office starting August 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to register. The first day of practice for all football teams is August 10. Boys soccer, girls volleyball, girls swim, boys tennis and boys and girls cross country begin August 13. At the middle school, girls volleyball and boys and girls cross country start Sept. 10. Middle school sports are for seventh and eighth graders. Middle school athletes may register starting the first day of school, Sept. 9. All athletes must be registered and have a completed physical on file in the school office in order to practice. Physical forms are available in the HS office, MS office and the administration office. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Varsity Football - Fred Rademacher ...................................616 827-0569 JV Football – Pat Colston ......................................................269 945-5378 Freshman Football - Marsh Evans .......................................269 795-3973 Volleyball - Mike Goggins, AD ....................................................948-4409 Girls Swim - Carl Schoessel ........................................................948-8658 Boys Varsity Soccer – Ben Conklin ............................................838-1165 Boys JV Soccer - Joel Strickland ..........................................616 889-0027 Boys Tennis – Ed vonderHoff ......................................................948-2834 Cross Country - Jamie Dixon .................................................616 656-0136 Girls Golf – Bruce Krueger ..........................................................948-2383 MS Volleyball and Cross Country ...............................................948-4409 Athletic Director - Mike Goggins............................945-5290 or 948-4409 77536844 77536915 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID (HFS) The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS) for use at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM on Friday August 14, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS)”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77536950 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS LIQUID CHLORINE The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the CHANNEL DRIVE/FORD’s POINT ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-2 benefitted by the proposed road project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $35,685. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:15 AM on Friday August 14, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Liquid Chlorine”. 77536952 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 447 PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 446 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 446 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 90-968 AND SECTION 90-973(2) REGARDING NONCONFORMING SIGNS, ILLEGAL SIGNS, AND SIGNS ACCESSORY TO NONCONFORMING USES AND GROUND SIGNS IN THE B-2 DISTRICT was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th of July 2009. was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th of July 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77536958 NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: CITY OF HASTINGS TO AMEND CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE 6 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING DIVISION 4A, SECTIONS 90-286A TO 90-293A, THE R1-A ONE FAMILY RESIIDENTIAL ZONE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of Liquid Chlorine for use at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. CITY OF HASTINGS The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 447 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 77536948 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty-five (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. 77536749 Jill Owens, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Steven Price and Erica Price, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 3701 Fruin Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021-9217. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536879 File # 209247F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sharlyn K. Musser and Sharlyn K. Musser, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2412 W State Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-8561. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536930 File # 276483F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION hereby provides notice to Shawn R. Cronkhite, 6411 Keller Road, DELTON, MI 49046 [“Mortgagor(s)”], that Shawn R. Cronkhite’s mortgage (“Mortgage”) is in default and you have the right to request a meeting with MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION through their designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Shawn R. Cronkhite also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at their website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (517) 373-8370 (Tel). If Mortgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Mortgagor(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Mortgagor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Mortgagor(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: July 30, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77536833 Southfield, MI 48075 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY hereby provides notice to Kimmy S. Jenkins and Andrew T. Jenkins, 502 East Hubble Street, HASTINGS, MI. 49058 [“Mortgagor(s)”], that Kimmy S. Jenkins and Andrew T. Jenkins’s mortgage (“Mortgage”) is in default and you have the right to request a meeting with NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY through their designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Kimmy S. Jenkins and Andrew T. Jenkins also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at their website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (517) 3738370 (Tel). If Mortgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Mortgagor(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Mortgagor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Mortgagor(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: July 30, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77536838 Southfield, MI 48075 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT DISTRICT DIVISION FILE NO. 06-0675-GC NOTICE OF SALE HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DAVID H. TRIPP, Plaintiff, vs. EDWIN COY, Defendant David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on August 24, 2006, in a certain cause therein pending wherein David H. Tripp was Plaintiff and Edwin Coy was Defendant, and a Notice of Levy having been filed in Barry County Record Number 20090316-0002401, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: An undivided 1/3 remainder interest in the following described property: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Subject to the reservation of the life estate of Juanita Coy as shown in Barry County Register of Deeds, Liber 418 page 416. Dated: 6/15/09 Mark Sheldon, Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536021 (269) 945-9585 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dustin Atkinson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008 in instrument 200805140005193, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 90/100 Dollars ($115,947.90), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 7, Samuel Roush's Addition, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536932 File #276799F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Rush O Stidham and Celia A Stidham, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 133 Oak St, Freeport, MI 493259408. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536928 File # 276465F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen L Fisher Sr, aka Allen L. Fisher, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 16, 2003 in instrument 1119328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five And 92/100 Dollars ($55,865.92), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Praireville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 74 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536873 File #258598F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin Biek and Angela M Biek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 3, 2006, and recorded on November 7, 2006 in instrument 1172498, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five And 94/100 Dollars ($78,445.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 20, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of lots 5 and 6, Block 27, Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536731 File #275531F01 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Phares H Courtney, III and Lori L Courtney, regarding the property at 417 N Main St Nashville, MI 49073. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) you are hereby notified of the following: You have the right to request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee of ¬HSBC Consumer Lending (USA) Inc, with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (517) 3738370 or (313) 456-3540. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738. Dated:July 30, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12457 ASAP# 3201407 07/30/2009 77536924 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 10, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, Treasurer Nottingham, Trustees S. Ritchie, and Trustee B. Miller. Also present were 21 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops and Mark Kik, Barry Township Police Chief. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes were approved for Joint Meeting of Barry and Prairieville Township Board on June 7, 2009 as corrected, Regular Board Meeting on May 13, 2009 as corrected, Special Board Meeting on May 26, 2009 as written, and June 3, 2009 Joint Meeting of Barry Township and Prairieville Township Board corrected. Correspondence reported. Barry County Commissioners Report given. Public comment were received. Assessor Report was received. Park’s board report was received. Fire Department’s reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerks’ report was received. Approved payment of bills as presented. Class C Liquor License Resolution passed for 15450 M43 Hwy. Channel Drive and Fort Point Resolution was discussed. Advertisement for 1999 Chevrolet 1500 Tahoe. Assessor Update and Evaluation. Motion passed for an assessor assistant advertisement in Banner and Reminder. Motion passed for Osborne Road Transfer Station and have the recycling bin removed as of October 1, 2009. CSW Job Training and Barry County Economic Development were tabled until July 2009 Regular Board Meeting. Motion passed for PLM Contract for Upper Crooked Lake management program. Trustee Ritchie discussed grants for a new Township Hall or/and Fire station. Board Comments received. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77536820 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Malinda M Powers, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 112 E Colfax St, Hastings, MI 49058-1248. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www. michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77536841 File # 275959F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on May 31, 2000, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 15, 2000, in Document No. 1045614, and a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on October 12, 2001, by New Horizon Properties, L.L.C., a Michigan Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagor, to Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co., as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 17, 2001, in Document No. 1068269 (collectively the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two and 44/100 Dollars ($1,220,862.44), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Part of the Northeast _ of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center _ post of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 276.50 feet along the East and West _ line of said Section 14 to the place of beginning of his description; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds West 586.64 feet to the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds East 755.42 feet along said centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); to the said East and West _ line of Section 14; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 468.92 feet along said East and West _ line of Section 14 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Formerly described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 365.70 feet (recorded East 361.29 feet) from the center post of said Section 14, said point lying North 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 379.72 feet from the Intersection of said East and West _ line with the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 15 degrees 16 minutes 45 seconds East 145.57 feet (recorded North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet); thence North 24 degrees 26 minutes 35 seconds East (recorded North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East) 42.47 feet; thence North 33 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East (recorded North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East) 145.20 feet to a point in the centerline of South Middleville Road (M-37) which lies North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West (recorded North 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West) 386.53 feet from the intersection of said South Middleville Road (M-37) with the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence North 39 degrees 01 minutes 07 seconds West 368.89 feet along the centerline of South Middleville Road (M37); thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 06 seconds East 586.54 feet (recorded Southerly 586.67 feet) to the East and West _ line of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 89.20 feet to the place of beginning. Also, beginning at a point on the East and West _ line of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant East 361.29 feet East from the Center post of said Section 14 and running thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 56 seconds East 145.11 feet; thence North 24 degrees 23 minutes 32 seconds East 42.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East 145.20 feet to the center of M-37 (Middleville Road); thence South 39 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds West 386.53 feet along the center of said M-37 to the centerline of M-43 (Gun Lake Road); thence West 379.72 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 490 South Middleville Road, Hastings, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: July 2, 2009 Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77536403 KZLIB:608857.1\114675-00006 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner COURT NEWS Timothy Thad Roscoe, 50, of Hastings pleaded guilty in June to assault, resisting arrest and obstructing justice. He was arrested March 10, after assaulting a Barry County Sheriff Deputy. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced Roscoe to 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation. July 23, Fisher sentenced Gary Allen Sleeman, 44, of Hickory Corners to 45 days in jail and 36 months of probation in addition to paying a total of $1,328 in court costs, fees, and fines by Jan. 31, 2010. Sleeman pleaded guilty in June to operating while impaired, third offense, after being arrested on Kellogg School Road for operating under the influence Feb. 27. In June Alexandra Marie Daniel, 18, of Kalamazoo pleaded guilty to second degree home invasion for her part in a Dec. 8, 2008, incident in Prairieville Township. Daniel testified that she accompanied two males to the home of a police officer in Prairieville Township. Fisher asked Daniel if they targeted the officer’s home because they thought they might find guns in the residence. Daniels replied that she didn’t know anything about guns being in the home. “(He) said there was a lot of alcohol and good stuff,” said Daniels. No one was home when Daniel and the other subjects arrived at the home. One of the males kicked in the door, and all three entered the residence. Daniel said she did not physically take anything from the house but the two males took a Play Station II game system, a Guitar Hero game, “a bunch of alcohol,” and a Palm Pilot from the home. Last week, Fisher sentenced Daniel to six months in jail and 24 months of probation with the balance of her jail time suspended upon successful completion of probation. Amber Nicole McComb, 28, of Hastings was sentenced by Fisher to 60 days in jail and 12 months of probation with credit for 59 days served and ordered to pay costs and restitution totaling $996 by July 11, 2010, after she pleaded guilty to one charge of uttering and publishing stemming from a Jan. 8 incident. Jamie Lee Farrah, 39, of Delton pleaded guilty to operating while impaired and operating under the influence, third offense, in June and was sentenced last week by Fisher to 30 days in jail and 36 months of probation and ordered to pay a total of $1,628 in fines, fees, costs and restitution. Delton cross country, soccer and cheer plan first practices The high school sports season gets started soon at Delton Kellogg High School. Boys and girls interested in joining the cross country team should meet for the first team practice Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the high school gymnasium. Boys’ soccer practice also starts Aug. 12. Practice will be held twice daily for the first week, from 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m. and then from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the soccer field across M-43 from Delton Elementary. Contact coach Bill Roberts at (269) 98-0881 for further information or to obtain a summer conditioning workout schedule. The Delton Kellogg sideline cheerleading team will start practice Monday, Aug. 10. Practices will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. E-mail any questions to coach Teresa Delaphiano at tdelaphi@dkschools.org. HHS senior set to wrestle Banner CLASSIFIEDS in international CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 event in Lowell Benjamin Clare Curtis, 42, pleaded guilty last month to carrying a concealed weapon. Court records indicate that during a traffic stop on April 29 on East Grand Street, Hastings, Curtis was visibly impaired due to the consumption of alcohol and was found to have been attempting to carry a concealed weapon (pistol) in his 1968 Chevy pickup. For Sale Garage Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 16X70 mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, asking $12,000 land contract or $8,000 cash. Can be moved. Call Don at (517)8529066 or 269-580-4096. HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK SALE! Huge summer sales, not to miss. To many items to list all. Friday July 31st., Saturday August 1st. 9am-?, both days. (Coats Grove east of Hastings to Ragla, then Ragla Rd. north turns into Barnum Road). 1620 Coats Grove Rd., 2965 Coats Grove Rd., 3092 Coats Grove Rd., (2287 Ragla Rd. 1 day only Friday, July 31st.), 2590 Ragla Rd., 2715 Ragla Rd., 3401 Ragla Rd., 3405 Ragla Rd., 3440 Barnum Rd., 3730 Barnum Rd., 4176 Barnum Rd. 250 gallon fuel tank-oil, Allis Chalmers WD45 tractor-blade, 3 bottom plow, 3HP Evinrude boat motor, 4HP Evinrude boat motor, 10 gallon electric water heater, propane heater, 18’ Sylvan pontoon w/18hp Johnson motor with new (never in water) float on trailer, wood rocking chair, wood school desk, bird cage, hobby horse, bikes, Disney movies VHS, walnut lumber, firewood, LP records, luggage, antique bottles, SM garden trailer, small LP tank, Kirby parts, basketball hoop exercise equipment, Avon collectibles, girls clothes from 3T to teenage sizes, some girl baby items, reloading supplies, antiques, books, puzzles, glassware, CD’s, DVD’s, old 78 Country records, knick-knacks lighthouses, Lincoln Logs, Home Interior decor, tents, stackable washer/dryer, (2) tires & wheels, clay “PC” bake ware, dining table w/chairs, Little tykes bike trailer, double stroller, China cabinet, bows, old stove, LP gas stove, 1994 red Suburban, Case tractor w/backblade, armoire, Hot Wheels, comforter, Game Boy games, camping grill, Intex pool filter & accessories. So much more quality misc. to mention all! Mark your calenders for these sales! RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: No clothes, lots of variety. Saturday, August 1st., 9am-?, 1535 N. Broadway, Hastings. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF BARBARA R. TODD would like to thank family & friends who sent cards, beautiful flowers, prayers & called during our loss. May you all be very blessed. Business Services PAINTING: exterior & interior, also power washing & deck staining. Quality work. 40 years experience. Free estimates. Senior citizen discounts. Call Chuck Norris, (269)720-9164 or (269)6727808. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 77536101 HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 National Ads Hastings senior Austin Endsley will take part in the America’s Cup International Freestyle Wrestling competition at Lowell High School next Thursday (July 30). Endsley has been wrestling this summer with the Flat River Wrestling Club, out of Lowell. Just last weekend he went and competed with the team in a set of Super Duals in Ohio. The competition also includes Team Ontario, Team Jersey, Kentucky, and the Michigan Elite Wrestling Club. The cost for spectators is $5. Matches start at 6 p.m. Endsley has been busy since the high school season ended last spring. In April he placed third in the 135-pound weight class at the MYWay State Finals which were held at Jenison Fieldhouse on the campus of Michigan State University. He followed that up by placing second in his weight class at the Junior Freestyle State Finals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek in May. Buzz Youngs Legends golf outing Sat. The annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic will be held this Saturday at the Hastings Country Club. The four-person scramble will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shot gun start. The cost to participate is $75 per person. That price includes greens fees for 18 holes of golf, a cart, and dinner. Cash prizes of $500 and $300 will be given to the first and second place teams. There will also be two blind draws for $100 each. There will also be closest to the pin and longest drive competitions, a 50/50 closest to the pin contest, optional skins game, and a raffle table. To sign up to participate in the event, which is a major fundraiser for the Hastings Athletic Boosters, call Bonnie Meredith at (269) 838-6762 or get in touch by e-mail at hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com. This year’s event honors 2009 Legend Jeff Simpson. Simpson was a long time Hastings varsity football coach, and also taught physical education and drivers-education at the high school. Simpson joins the list of legends which includes Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene Baum, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, and Tom Brighton. POLICE BEAT Employee embezzles lottery tickets Hastings City Police concluded an investigation involving a store employee suspected of embezzling several thousand dollars in lottery tickets since the middle of May. Hastings Police Detective Sgt. Tom Pennock was contacted by the manager of the BP Gas Station, 1021 W. State St., July 2. The manager reported repeated shortages of lottery tickets sold, and the investigation indicated that one employee was responsible. The suspect, identified as Jonathan Hook, 22, from Hastings, admitted to the detective that he had been taking lottery tickets to “help make ends meet.” Hook was arrested July 15 and is facing felony charges of embezzlement of over $1,000 but less than $20,000, and for larceny in a building. Unwanted guest arrested for disorderly conduct, possession Hastings Police responded to a complaint of an unwanted subject at a residence in the 100 block of Nelson Street Tuesday, July 21. The complainant told officers that the suspect, identified as Frederick Radke, 42, from Hastings, showed up at the Nelson street address in an intoxicated state and became angry when not allowed into the house. Responding officers located Radke lying on the sidewalk entrance to the house unable to get up, apparently due to his intoxication. He later measured a .46 percent blood alcohol level. Radke allegedly began yelling obscenities and threatening to assault the officers and was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person. Mercy Ambulance was called to the scene and transported Radke to Pennock Hospital for evaluation. He was later lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and for possession of marijuana that was found in his pocket after being taken into custody. ORDINANCE, continued from page 6 signs. “It seems awful long time,” he said. “Yes, it is,” said Mansfield. “But it is one of those transitional steps. We got some sign frames that have been up there for an awful long time. So, we are trying to give these people an opportunity and incentive to get their sign cleaned up and back in use again.” Hart stated that he was discussing with the planning commission an ordinance which would mandate that abandoned signs be taken care of outside of the zoning ordinance. “It’s something that we have to do outside of the zoning chapter because if it is in the zoning chapter, they are grandfathered,” he said. “But, if it’s not, and you vote it as a general ordinance, then we can go out and enforce those being taken down.” Mansfield noted that the planning commission solicited input from business owners in the B-1 district when drafting the ordinance and none were adamantly opposed to the change. “Probably the most vocal was Dave Hatfield (the president and CEO of MainStreet Savings Bank), who has now joined us on the planning commission, and he was instrumental in making some changes to this ordinance.” Hart noted that business owners in the B-1 district also were informed that were able to come to city hall and apply for a sign permit under the old, more liberal ordinance before Monday night’s meeting, but none had done so. “I believe if they felt it was a true hardship, they would have come in and applied for a sign under the current ordinance,” he said. “I don’t think that existing signs that were legal when they put them up ought to be nonconforming,” said Councilman Frank Campbell. “I think they ought to be able to stay the way they are. For example ... the Ponderosa sign, if the wind would blow that down, you would make them put in a ground sign and nobody on the highway would see that sign. That is wrong. That is so wrong.” Hart said that the new ordinance allows a non-conforming sign to be repaired and reinstalled since those costs don’t exceed 60 percent of its replacement value. “As far as non-conformity goes, this is very liberal,” said Hart. “Originally, we were a little more strict and wanted to see the signs come down and the monuments to go up. But, then we took a more relaxed approach, knowing that a lot of people have large investments in their signs.” The ordinance was approved by a 5-2 vote with Bowers and Campbell casting the dissenting votes. In other business the council: • Approved a motion, recommended by the Joint Planning Commission, authorizing Mansfield to sign a memorandum agreement with Carlton Township, Hastings Charter Township and Rutland Charter Township. The agreement allows the entities to work together as a coalition and apply for United States EPA Brownfield Hazardous Substances Assessment grant money. The city will collaborate with other partners in the coalition to develop site selection criteria and determining how EPA grant funds should be used on a particular property. The motion was approved by a 6-1 vote with Campbell casting the dissenting vote. • Approved a resolution to reroute traffic on State Street (M-43 Highway), and portions of North Broadway and Apple Street from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, for the annual Summerfest Parade. • Approved a request from Crystal Parish, on behalf of the Relay for Life Planning Committee of Barry County, to hold a parade, beginning at 10 a.m. from the corner of East State Street and South Boltwood Street, west on East State Street, north on Church Street and then west on Thorn, crossing M-43 into Tyden Park. • Approved a request to allow Charlton Park to place a banner on the Barry County Courthouse lawn advertising activities at the park. The sign will be in place from Friday, Aug. 7, through Wednesday, Sept. 9. It will be removed prior to Hastings Summerfest to accommodate activities on the courthouse lawn. • Approved a request from Ryan Rose from the Barry County YMCA, to use the softball diamonds at Fish Hatchery Park for adult coed kickball Sunday afternoons from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. — Authorized Mayor Bob May and City Clerk Tom Emery to sign a recreation agreement with Barry County YMCA. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Compostable Yard Debris Pickup City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning August 3, 2009. Residents should again limit the debris to only bio-degradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, and small limbs and brush. Residents should limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in Kraft biodegradable bags. Bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris are not acceptable and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Material may be placed for collection anytime after July 31, 2009. Yard debris pickup generally takes about two weeks to complete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1st Ward. After completion of the 1st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south of the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out prior to the August 3rd start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77536956 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — Page 13 CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 asked them to make some accommodations for the city and to promote denser urban-level development, probably not within the city. “We’ve asked them to chase the types if development we would like to see close to the urban setting, such as industrial and commercial development,” he said. “We would like them to aggregate that in much closer to the city limits or near the city of Hastings. We have the ability to service that type of development from a much more economical means than others would. We have the types of amenities that they need, and that isn’t to say that there aren’t some forms of development that shouldn’t occur in the outlying areas. We recognize and respect that, but we do think it’s important to create this zone so we can be a receiving area for future development when it does begin to occur again.” Hastings Development Director John Hart said the planning commission intentionally developed a new zoning ordinance without concurrently rezoning a particular area. “We could have come up with a new zoning district and then also come up with a place where we think that is applicable to do those both at the same time ... then what you’re wrestling with, it makes it more specific to an area, but you’re wrestling with the language of a new ordinance, what it will and won’t allow, and then you’re wrestling with the place it’s going to be,” he said. “We thought it would make more sense if we came to you with the language of what this is all about, explain it to you, then later, we come back and say, ‘We think we found a good home for it — it’s this area.’ We can ease into this — get it in place and then look at specifically for the place where we think it will be best at ... There are some areas where it may fit and some areas where it may not fit. So, we wanted to bite it off in two phases: One, create the district; and two, come back before you, and obviously the planning commission, and talk about where it likely should go first.” We are running out of land zoned properly for denser development,” said Mansfield. “We have a couple of small locations within the R-1 zone. We have nothing left in R-2. So, R-S and R-R are the other types of zoning districts that are out there, and we need something that allows something more than one-acre lots. We need some areas where developers can come in and build traditional, single-family subdivisions and need to go through the PUD (planned urban development) process each time to do that.” Councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange also noted that while Mansfield said in his memo that no farm animals were being kept in the city, she knows that poultry and horses are being kept within the city limits. “What is the density for R-1A?” asked McNabb-Stange. “It is an oversight that it is not in here, but it will be the same as R-1. “The lot size for an R1 zone is about four and half units per acre target density that developers say they need to justify the investment,” said Mansfield who later noted that lot size for development in the R-S is 2.5 per acres, and one lot per acre in R-R. “Then why don’t we just modify the R-S zoning?” asked McNabb-Stange. “This new zoning district is so similar to R-S except for the density, why don’t we just modify the R-S?” “This is actually a modification of the R-1; that is why it is the R-1A,” said Mansfield. “We took the R-1 and broadened it.” “Why not take the ordinance from the area you are going to impact and use that as the basis, instead of the other way around?” asked McNabb-Stange. “We’ve had a number of developers come to us in the past and ask us to make the R-S and RR more dense,” said Hart. “So, we’re coming at it from the standpoint that we need to create more density within the city. And, I know that, in some ways, that means less agricultural and less green fields ... less rural uses such as chickens, horses and that sort of thing.” “This isn’t making horses go away,” said McNabb-Stange, of the ordinance. “It allows you to have them if you have the land,” said Hart. “It doesn’t make sense to me to have a piece a piece of property, three acres or more ... that has horses on it. Then, right next to it, having four houses per acre,” said McNabb-Stange. “Why are you allowing horses to stay in this zone when you are basing it on the R-1 zone?” Mansfield said he knows of a property owner in the R-S district who keeps horses and whose land abuts the R-1 district. “We’ve got that same condition and we always will because of the proximity of property within the city of Hastings,” he said, “We could eliminate the allowance for horses, but we really thought that was one way to make it a little more palatable for the people in the city that we know do have horses.” “Again, you’re not taking about rezoning their property to be R-1A.,” said McNabbStange. “It doesn’t make sense to have horse in the R-1A where you want to have the denser, four houses per acre. I’m not talking about taking their property and rezoning it, that’s another argument to be made when you are rezoning it. You’re not allowing any other animals. You’re going after the zoning districts that allow the farm animals and taking the rights away from those people who have those farm animals if you rezone this way. But, you are not taking away the horse — and those are the most property-taking animals, other than cows of course, that are out there.” “In all likelihood there would be less and less opportunity, over time, to have horses and there will be, over time, less and less desire to have horses,” said Hart. “So, I think it will fix itself. We’ll allow those people who have horses now to have them. Also, we’re not telling anyone that they have to develop to this density. They can decide not to.” McNabb-Stange reiterated that she felt that problems would arise from having properties with different levels next to each other. “I’m not saying that we shouldn’t allow horses,” she said. “I’m saying that it doesn’t make sense for this zoning district to have horses.” Mansfield said there may be property owners who currently have horses who may want to have their priority rezoned to R-1A. “There’s nothing in here that says they can keep their horses,” said McNabb-Stange. “There’s no grandfathering in here.” “If its rezoned from R-S or R-R, they can have horses now,” said Mansfield. “Not if they don’t have enough property, they don’t,” said McNabb-Stange. “Not if they have under the three acres per horse (required by the R-1A zoning ordinance). There is nothing in the R-R that says they have to have three acres per horse so there’s no enforcement issue right now. But, if you change it to (R-1A), there would be.” “We were trying to accommodate the people who own horses, but if we’re going to create a problem for them, I guess they could ask us not to rezone thier property,” said Mansfield. “That’s a different issue you will have to deal with when you rezone,” said McNabb-Stange. “I’m just saying, does this make sense, to have RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE HASTINGS AREA JOINT FUTURE LAND USE PLAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan includes a detailed conceptual plan for an approximately 32 square mile area of Barry County, including all of the City of Hastings, the easterly two-thirds of Rutland Charter Township, and the westerly one-third of Hastings Charter Township and an area of less than two square miles around Leach and Middle Lakes in southwest Carlton Township. This proposed amendment to the Plan is not intended to replace the Master Plans of any of the municipalities participating in the joint planning process. Instead, it is intended to supplement those plans, and clarify and strengthen them with respect to guiding growth and development in the area covered by the Plan. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan, the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan, and the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. 77536937 Robin Hawthorne Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 horses in this zone where you want to have four or more houses per acre? You’ll have that much density in these districts and then have horses right next door. And, they’ll be closer in to the city than a subdivision.” Mansfield said that the new zoning would allow property owners who currently own horses to keep them while significantly increasing the development value of their property. Or, if the council preferred, they could take out the portion of the ordinance that allows horses. McNabb-Stange once again mentioned that it made no sense to allow horses, but not chickens, which take up far less space than horses and other farm animals. “I think that poultry may be something that the planning commission and the city council may want to consider independently,” said Mansfield. “Keeping of poultry is becoming pretty common in some communities. I know Rockford created an overlay zone to allow the keeping of poultry in residential locations.” “And the other 4-H animals, the people in the city would no longer be able to participate in,” said McNabb-Stange. “Not if they were rezoned to this denser development,” said Mansfield. “Again, there is some logic to that. When you get neighbors in close proximity to one another, it doesn’t necessarily meld well with all types of animals.” “We’re not Grand Rapids,” said McNabbStange. “We don’t have to be that close together. We’re trying to preserve the rural feel and the small-town feel for the city. I don’t think we have to have our houses on top of each other. And, it doesn’t make sense to have that kind of development. Yes, city services are provided a lot cheaper the closer everything is together. But, you want to preserve the rural feel of the county, but you don’t want to preserve the rural feel of the city, and I don’t think that it’s right to keep squeezing things down in the city of Hastings. I think it is going to take away the whole feel of the city and the whole reason the majority of the people move here in the first place.” “To get an idea of the level of development we expect with this ordinance, if you look at the newest subdivisions that we have-- Northridge Estates, any of the four phases of Northridge Estates, Southeastern Village ... they were developed in the R-1 zone,” said Mansfield. “That’s the type of lot density we’d be looking at. Much of our small town, if you will, is in the R-2 zone which has 10 units per block ... certainly not like an old downtown Grand Rapids setting, but a relatively high-in-density setting, where I live right downtown. But, it certainly has a quaint small-town feel. “We will be looking at ways — there is a demand for denser types of development because that old-style development from the 1920s, 1930s, that type of development is small town,” he added. “It does still allow for growth and development of the broader community but protection of the natural resources and the other things that are in the outlying areas ... we do need to have places for development to occur.” “Is this something they want, or something that we want to do? asked Councilman Don Bowers. “This was in our comprehensive community plan,” said Hart. “Like Jeff said, there are many trends gong back towards what are called neotraditional neighborhoods, that are being built all over. People are building downtowns and developing neighborhoods around them.” “Has anybody talked to these people to see if they want to be rezoned, or our we just saying, ‘We’re going to rezone you?’” asked Bowers. “We are not rezoning anyone right now; we are just creating a district,” said Hart. “So, we have not gone out to these individuals. But, we have had some folks come to us ... Twice one individual has come ... and off State Road, if he had utilities, he would create density out there on State Road, but he doesn’t have utilities to them. So, in the comprehensive community plan, it talked about rezoning to accommodate these new densities. Have people come to us? Yes. Will people come to us? They will. We’re just trying to be proactive now and allow for the density to occur — it doesn’t have to occur. We’re leaving some stop-gap measures so people can still have the ruralness. But, we’re not taking anything away from anybody right now.” “Is this taking away any of their rights not to have it done?” continued Bowers. “It’s not taking anyone’s rights away, currently,” said Hart. “I don’t like that,” said Bowers. “What do you mean, ‘currently?’” “I’m saying, in the way the question was posed, right now this zoning district isn’t being imposed in any particular area tonight. When we come back though, as Jeff alluded earlier, the planning commission will start to look at neighborhoods. One in particular that makes an easy subject to talk about is this area up here where all the development has recently taken place and increased density in an R-R and R-S area (the northeast portion of the city). It’s very likely that these are being marketed because of how close they are. We’ve had people come in and say, ‘I’d like to sell this land. Can I have commercial?’ and we say, ‘We really don’t want commercial there. We want commercial ... where Michigan and Woodlawn come together. But, we would talk to you about redevelopment as high density in this area,’ like this area right here. It looks good; it’s a walkable distance from downtown...” “But why not rezone it R-2? Or why not rezone it to something we already have?” asked McNabb-Stange. “We have an R-1 and we have a new, modified R-1 which would allow for cluster development and open space. We’re moving toward that,” said Hart. “This is not necessarily a hard sell. As soon as times pick up ... Hastings is a beautiful place, people want to live here for the right reasons. They want to enjoy the rural set- tings, but it’s mainly the rural setting around us. And, they want a walkable community. Likely, they’ll come into this area and ask for exactly what we’re trying to get in place today.” Mansfield said that the person who owns property at the corner of Bachman Road and Woodlawn has expressed interest in selling his land, “for much more intense residential development.” “The reason he is interested in that is it increases, significantly, the amount of money he can get for his property,” he added. “The benefit he would have is that if someone wished to purchase that, have it rezoned R-1A ... purchase it, and not necessarily develop it ... the developer doesn’t have to worry about coming in getting a PUD or worry about coming in and getting a rezoning. The zoning would be appropriate, but they could maintain it as it is for the next 20 years, and they can still keep horses on that land. They couldn’t keep chickens under this vote. That is correct, unless we modify that. They couldn’t keep poultry, but they could keep horses, which seem to be the type of animal people want to keep other than a pet.” Mansfield went on to say that the city, county and planning commission have talked at length about how to create “receiving zones,” for development, and that the R-1A district seems to be the solution. “We do want growth and development to occur, and we have to provide for it somewhere,” he said. “The R-1A zone is unique from the R-1 in that it provides for very intense development with the open space consideration. And, it also requires that pedestrian amenities are provided, and some other amenities, when development occurs that will better meet current planning and zoning standards.” “Does this take away any steps for the landowners now?” asked Bowers. “Steps in getting their land developed?” asked Hart. “Exactly,” said Bowers. “It does,” replied Hart. “Today, we’re not talking about individual properties. But, when we come back to you in the future, after we have this district, it would take a step away in the development process. It would already be written that they could do the things they wanted to do, that we want them to do.” “So, they’d have one less step to go through?” said Bowers. “They have one less hurdle, one less barrier to development, developing their property in a denser way,” said Hart. “I have to say that we don’t typically see their property owners when the development occurs,” said Mansfield. “The group that we see are the Realtors or the developers. And the developers are usually looking for land that is zoned appropriately for what it is they would like to accomplish; they need to know what is available to them ... if they have to rezone or seek PUD status. But, the property has a lot more value to the developer, and ultimately to the property owner if it has the appropriate zoning and they don’t have to seek a rezoning.” “And they, the developers, don’t have to deal with their neighbors ... because their neighbors don’t have anything to say any more because you take away their right to object,” said McNabb-Stange. “Oh no, we wouldn’t do that,” said Mansfield. “If you rezone it to R-1A, they’ve got no right to object anymore,” said McNabb-Stange. “They wouldn’t be able to come in and fight the developer.” “That would not be today’s discussion, but the next discussion when we come back and talk about,” said Hart. “We send notices to everybody within 300 feet, everybody who is impacted, everybody who is within 300 feet,” said Mansfield of potential rezoning. “They all get a notice that this is what is being considered. Please come in and tell the planning commission, and ultimately the city council, what you think. They have an opportunity to object.” “I see no urgency in doing this ordinance right now,” said Councilman Frank Campbell. “In the past, people come in, just like the Bachman Road property. Unless something happens, I don’t see any reason why we should have this in place yet because the next guy may not want that. As far as the Northridge Estates up there, we put that in place, they were going like gangbusters up there and maybe they’re twothirds done with it, and they probably have a square block that isn’t being developed. Times are tough right now. I think we ought to put a little more effort in our core city, not the outskirts of our town. There are a lot of things we could do, right in the original city, to help people at this point. Until the economy gets better, there are enough properties for sale ... I think we’re getting the cart a little bit ahead of the horse.” “One of the reasons we’re planning today is that we don’t want to get in the situation where we misrepresent who we are and what we are,” said Hart. “We need to do a lot of work in the core of the city. But there are going to be people who come to town that we just can’t convince to live in old, turn-of-the-century homes on very, very tight lots in comparison to what they could do and build new. There’s always going to be a market for that. But, we might find ourselves up against a wall in a year or two if things start to turn around and people buy up land in this area and make big parcels when we may have been able to do something ahead of time to shelter ourselves from that.” “Yeah, prevent them from being able to sell the property they way they want to — to people who want to build the big lots,” said McNabbStange. “Once again, we wouldn’t do that in this meeting. All this meeting does is set up a district, which we can come back later and use,” said Hart. “We’re just setting up the ability to talk more about this. It’s not taking rights from people at this point. This is just paperwork; this sets it up so we can come back and talk about it legitimately. “I think you bring up a good point,” said Mansfield of McNabb-Stange’s comment. “We may have a difference of opinion here, but I think that is the position that we will take as a responsible community. We have a subdivision on the southwest side of the city where there are three- and four-acre lots. It’s a beautiful subdivision. They don’t have public utilities, they pay taxes based on that level of development, but as a city, as the only urban setting for development to occur, we need to make sure we can develop in an urban fashion that doesn’t necessarily accommodate all different needs. But, we have to understand that some of the needs are going to go to other locations — to more rural locations and that is appropriate. It is appropriate for us to be a receiving zone for dense commercial residential development. We have the facilities to accommodate that. We can do it most efficiently and it keeps everybody’s tax dollars low. It protects our natural resources. It is a longterm perspective for community development.” J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 1st, 2009 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — First… 500 • Second… 300 2 Blind Draws… $100 each $ $ Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. $75.00 per person includes: greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. LEGENDS… Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton and our 2009 Legend: Jeff Simpson. To sign up please call... Bonnie Meredith at 269-838-6762 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 77536672 �Page 14 — Thursday, July 30, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Fair’s fun ends with cycles, crashes and cowboys A heat of riders tries to take a turn at the same time during Friday night’s Motocross show in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tim Muxlow gets tossed of the bull named Jump Around during the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday evening in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The grandstand was full Saturday evening as the demolition derby took center stage at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A demolition derby worker tries to extinguish the flames coming from the front end of a car during the show Saturday in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A couple riders catch some air as they make their way around the dirt track during Friday night’s Motocross event at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Barrel racing was one of the handful of events performed during the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday night at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 10-year-old sinks hole-in-one in Nashville by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Drew Allen of Nashville has achieved a feat most golfers can only dream of. On a recent trip to the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, Drew sunk a hole-in-one shot on Hole 17. “A hole-in-one is exceptional for any golfer at any age, but for a 10-year-old, it is extraordinary,” said Mulberry Fore Owner Marcia Kinney. “Many golfers go their whole life without scoring a hole-in-one. We’re very proud of Drew, who is a member along with his brother Troy and sister Carlee, and of course their dad, Bob Allen.” A 96-yard, par three hole, No. 17 features severe slopes and hills on either side of the green, a fairway that runs downhill and a grass bunker next the green. After the ball dropped into the cup, the phone lines were busy, said Drew’s mother, Teresa. “He was so excited. The group ahead of them saw the shot, and the phone calls began,” said Teresa. “I was called at work, the grandparents were called and any of our friends who golf.” Drew received a new set of clubs for Christmas last year and spends time each week on the course with his dad and siblings. The fifth grade student at Maplewood Elementary has been playing since he was 3 and said the hole-in-one helped make his “best game ever.” U10 Blue Bombers place second at Mason Tourney Drew Allen of Nashville sank his first hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore Golf Course recently. The Lakewood Blue Bombers U10 softball team placed second in the Mason Upper Division Tournament July 12 in Okemos. The girls scored wins over Holt and East Lansing to get to the finals, playing three games back-to-back-to-back. Team members are (front from left) Kennedy Geiger, Arianna Salazar, Gabie Shellenbarger, Adrianna Rodriguiez, Lauren Leazenby, (middle) Carley Bennett, Allison Thelen, Rachel Meyers, Maranda Barton, Kayla Sauers, Jamie Johnson, (back) coach George Thelen, coach Kevin Shellenbarger and coach Duane Geiger. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-08-06.pdf 6a9c51cd61ac60865e20fca1c5241476 PDF Text Text Hastings teen earns Eagle Scout rank Small business will improve economy Valley selects new varsity football coach See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 9 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 32 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, August 6, 2009 Rutland, Hastings twps. voters renew library millage NEWS BRIEFS Outdoor movie night is Friday A “Friday Nite Drive-In Theater” will be held at 9 and 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Barry Expo Center, located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. The two films shown will be “Horton Hears a Who” and “Princess Bride.” Activities at the family-oriented event are planned at the movie site, starting at 7:30 p.m., with basketball, Pop-A-Shot and face painting by artists specializing in jungle animals. Pizza and other concessions will be available. The Barry Community Foundation’s Next Generation Fund Committee is hosting the outdoor fundraiser to benefit local efforts to combat substance abuse. Admission is $10 per car for one movie and $15 per car for both movies. Aug. 7 is state furlough day All state offices, including the Secretary of State offices will be closed Friday, Aug. 7 due to a mandatory state employee furlough day. Gun Lake library sale is Saturday The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Gun Lake Area is sponsoring a used book sale at the Water’s Edge Flower and Gift Shop, 2606 Patterson Road, Gun Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8. A large selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books will be offered. Raffle tickets will be available for the Carpenter’s Star quilt made by members of the club. Funds raised from the sale of used books and raffle tickets go to support the expenses of maintaining the library. The public is welcome to visit the library and sign out items for free. Club members support literacy and education through other projects, as well, including providing premier and fine arts scholarships to the four area high schools. For more information about GFWC Gun Lake, contact President Amy Smendik at 269-795-4348. Red Cross blood drive set at COA The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Every day, about 2,000 blood products are needed by patients in Michigan hospitals. Each donation by a volunteer donor has the potential to save up to three lives. “Donating blood is safe, simple and makes a difference to patients and their families,” said a Red Cross spokesperson. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and present a donor card or valid ID upon donation. Summer blood donors have a chance to win Meijer gift cards. de i s n i See r 4-H i for fa lts resu by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Voters in both Hastings Charter Township and Rutland Charter Township approved a proposal Tuesday to extend the Hastings Public Library 1.6-mill operating levy through 2018. The millage is expected to generate approximately $350,280 in funds earmarked for the continued provision of services, materials, computers and programming for all library patrons in the service area, which also includes the city of Hastings. “We are extremely happy,” said Hastings Public Library Administrator Evelyn Holzworth of the election results. “We really want to thank the voters and the people of Hastings for supporting the library. With funding that we know will be in place for the next 10 years, we can continue with the programming everyone has come to expect and add new things as people want them.” In Rutland Charter Township, the vote was 359-167 (68.3 percent to 31.7 percent) in favor of the renewal. The numbers were similar in Hastings Charter Township, which had a 283-153 (68.9 percent to 35.1 percent) vote for the millage. “The board and the staff are truly extremely grateful to voters in Hastings and Rutland townships for their support, especially when so many people are experiencing financial difficulties,” said Lisa Wallace, president of the library board. “To be able to pass a mill- age in this economy is amazing. We want to express our appreciation to all the people who worked behind the scenes, knocking on doors, distributing information, making sure that everyone understood the ballot language. We had a lot of volunteers who reached a lot of people, and that made a difference. “We have always tried to give people what they need and want, and we hope to continue to deserve their support,” she concluded. Cook Building to get facelift and new life by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer What’s old soon may be new again. The Cook Building, located at the corner of East State Street and Church Street in downtown Hastings is slated for a renovation and makeover as a locally owned and operated upscale restaurant featuring a changing seasonal menu. Last week the Michigan Strategic Fund sent the City of Hastings that it had been approved to submit and application to receive $98,153 in funds from the Michigan Community Development Block Grant (MCDBG) for exterior facade improvements to the building. RM Cook Trust/RM Cook Realty, which owns the building, will put up $95,294 in matching funds for the facade, and The Secret Chef LLC will spend $220,000 on interior improvements. The project is expected to result in the creation of 14 permanent jobs. “We’re still in the preliminary stages, we have to wait until the grant money is in place, but we are very optimistic and excited about this project,” said Hastings Community Development Director John Hart. “It’s not a done deal yet. But it’s very close — I’d say within a number of weeks.” Once the grant money is finalized, the City of Hastings will begin seeking bids on the facade work. “We’re hoping to get local bids so this proj- ect can generate work for local contractors,” said Hart. “Because the grant is funded by the federal government, contractors are required to pay their workers “prevailing wage” or average wage for similar work in the area, which may be higher than local union wages. It pushes the cost of the project up a bit, but the federal government feels that anyone working on the a project funded by federal tax money should earn the prevailing wage.” In addition to submitting a final application for the grant to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the city will work with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Historical Preservation Society and other state agencies to complete environmental studies. An artist’s rendering of the renovated Cook Building — which has stood idle since 2007 after The Hastings Press went out of business, shows the aluminum siding removed from the second floor, arched upper-story windows, and ground-floor windows restored so the building will return to its former image at the beginning of the 20th Century, while increasing its energy efficiency. Justin Straube has been a chef for 12 years and is owner of The Secret Chef LLC, a local catering service. He described his newest COOK BUILDING, continued on page 3 This artist’s rendering shows how the Cook Building will look once the facade has been renovated. The work will be funded in part through a Michigan Community Development Block Grant. Calley announces bid for state senate This map shows the proposed “neighborhood edge district” being discussed by the Hastings Planning Commission. Hastings Planning Commission mulls creating neighborhood edge district by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings Planning Commission discussed a proposed “neighborhood edge” zoning district, which would create a transitional area between the city’s downtown business district and the neighborhoods that abut it along East Green Street, South Hanover and Broadway. The proposed N-E zone is the result of the July 6 planning commission discussion stemming from rezoning of property at the corner of East Center and South Jefferson streets from apartment-office (A-O) to B1 business edge zoning to accommodate a new city parking lot on the site. At that time, Hastings Community Development Director John Hart noted that the city’s future land-use plan designates the area in question — Democratic Hall, the Striker House and other areas where the B-1 business district abuts residential — as neighborhood edge zone. He said it would be beneficial to discuss how zoning could be used to protect neighborhoods in the area surrounding the business district. The commission then unanimously approved a motion directing Hart and other staff members to prepare a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance creating a new neighborhood edge district. According to the proposal, “The intent of this district is to implement one of the recommendations of the 2007 Comprehensive Community Plan for the City of Hastings. Specifically, the plan calls for the establishment of a neighborhood edge zone south and west of the central business district and along Hanover Street from East State Street and West Green Street. The existing physical form of much of this area is a neighborhood of single-family houses, churches, offices, and a funeral home. The area serves as a transition from the central business district (CBD) to the well-maintained single-family neighborhoods south of Green Street, west of NEIGHBORHOOD, continued on page 12 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Republican State Rep. Brian Calley this week officially announced his plans to run for the state Senate seat that Sen. Alan Cropsey will be forced to vacate in 2010 due to term limits. Calley currently represents the 87th House District, which includes of all of Barry County and much of Ionia County. The 33rd Senate District currently represented by Cropsey includes Clinton, Ionia, Isabella and Montcalm counties. Re-elected in 2008 to serve a second term in the House, Calley said he has several reasons for choosing to run for the Senate instead of pursuing a third term in the House, a pursuit in which Calley said he would have a good chance of emerging victorious. According to Calley, former state Rep. Judy Emmons’ decision not to seek Cropsey’s seat was the biggest factor in moving forward with his bid. Term limits prevented Emmons from running again for the House after her third term with the legislative body ended in 2008. “Judy has been such a close friend for a long time, I wouldn’t have run against her, and I would have supported her had she decided to run,” he said. Explaining the role of timing in his decision to run for the Senate, Calley noted that, because terms in the legislative body are not staggered, if he did not run for the Senate in 2010, he would not have another opportunity to run in such a race until 2018. The opportunity to serve more efficiently through a seat in the Senate, as opposed to one in the House, also influenced his recent bid, he said. “I’ve always looked at my time in government as a temporary assignment. And, if I’m going to take a portion out of my private-sector career in order to serve in this way, I insist that it be as productive as possible,” said Calley, who also serves as vice president of the Irwin Union Bank in Lansing. “The situation in the House today is such that, while I have been able to establish a very good working relationship with my colleagues there, conservatives serve in an extreme minority in the House, and so the role there is (one of) constantly reacting to a policy and a grand policy direction that is set by someone else. And I think there’s a real opportunity in the Senate to be in a position to set the policy direction in the first place.” Describing his platform for the election, Calley explained that jobs, government spending reform and property tax reform provide the foundation for his campaign. “Jobs would be my No. 1 and 2 and 3 priority,” he said. According to Calley, small businesses provide an extraordinarily valuable part of the state’s economy. “Big business has shed about 1 million jobs in the last decade in the state of Michigan; small businesses added a net 100,000 jobs, in spite of all the economic trouble and turmoil that we’ve faced,” he explained. In citing some of the steps he has taken to preserve the presence of small businesses in the state, Calley said his predominant efforts in passing legislation to modify the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) resulted in approximately 100,000 small businesses being exempt from the tax. He added that another 50,000 small businesses have become eligible for tax credits after additional legislation he championed was passed. Calley explained that in addition to reductions and exemptions from the MBT, small businesses also are afforded less labor difficulties and regulations than are larger businesses. If larger businesses could access the same benefits, the bigger businesses could be more successful, he said. “Take those characteristics, and, if you were able to apply them more broadly across the entire economy, I think that you could make some pretty good headway, some pretty good progress,” he explained. One of his primary concerns with govern- CALLEY, continued on page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Entry forms are available at www.capcbc.org and also may be arranged to be picked up by contacting the council at 269-948-3264. ‘Idol’ registration deadline is Friday Summerfest parade still open Barry County Idol, a singing competition to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at the United Methodist Church, located at 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. To enter, participants must submit an entry form, along with $25 (in the form of a check payable to CAPCBC) and a biography of no more than 150 words describing their musical experience. These items, which must be received no later than Aug. 7, should be addressed to “Barry County Idol” and mailed to PO Box 304 in Hastings. The committee organizing the 32nd annual Hastings Summerfest is seeking parade entries for the Saturday, Aug. 29, parade. The theme this year is “Parrot Party.” Prizes will be awarded. The parade steps off at 12:30 p.m., with lineup beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Boltwood and State streets, Hastings. Applications are available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office, by calling 269-945-2454, or online at www.barrychamber.com. Hastings Public Library weekly schedule Thursday, Aug. 6 — Movie Memories, featuring “Casablanca,” 5:30 p.m.; adult book club, The Boy in Striped Pajamas, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 — Craft of the month: needle felting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 — teen creative writing, 4:30 p.m.; Teen Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above events. COA tire vandalism topping $2,000, not covered by insurance The Barry County Commission on Aging has learned that insurance will not cover the costs to replace 20 COA vehicle tires that were slashed in the early morning hours of July 14. The final bill for tire replacement was just received by the COA and amounts to more than $2,115. “We also received notification that none of the cost would be covered by our insurance, as we had previously thought,” said COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington, noting disappointment. “Evidently, our insurance deductible applies to each vehicle, not to the group of vehicles damaged. Even though the police report this as one incident of vandalism, the insurance carrier doesn't.” The suspect(s) last month punctured the tires of five vehicles parked at the COA headquarters in Hastings. The vehicles are used for delivering food through the Meals on Wheels program to homebound county citizens. Privately owned vehicles in the area also were damaged. Anyone having information about the incidents or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 or Silent Observer at 800-3109031. Delton Founders’ Festival activities range from blues music to a pig roast and an Art Hop by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Family-friendly events are in the works at the 36th edition of the annual Delton Founders’ Festival Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8. A Delton Ribfest has been added to the lineup as well as a free blues band show and a free raffle for gift cards. The Legends in downtown Delton is having a “Karaoke Idol” contest too. Wes Kahler, president of the Delton Founders Festival Committee., is enthused about the activities being planned as well as the free events. “We try to keep it very affordable, as much as we can,” he said. Events are set for all ages and many interests. What do an Art Hop and a pig roast have in common? They are both events to be featured at the fest on Friday, Aug. 7 as well as outdoor street bowling, a Las Vegas Night, a book sale and Karaoke. Fourteen artists will be exhibiting their talents and selling their works at eight Delton businesses during a Delton Art Hop from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Nancy Pasche has organized the Art Hop, which is sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council. Free ‘Festival Trolley’ rides will be available to transport the public to the artists’ locations. Refreshments also will be offered at participating businesses during the Art Hop. Potters, painters, weavers, a glass blower, jewelry makers and a tole painter are among the artists to be featured during the Art Hop, Pasche said. Some of the artists are local and others are from out-of-town, such as the artists Pasche invited after seeing their art at a South Haven gallery. Dinner also is being planned by the Festival Committee. The pig roast takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. (rain or shine) Friday, Aug. 7 at the Barry Township Hall, located on Orchard Street, near M-43 Highway. Besides the meat, the menu will include potato salad, baked beans, a roll and ice tea and water. The meal is available for $6 per person; $4 for children under 12 and free for kids four and under. Take-out meals are available too. Marvin and Joyce Harrington, Delton area natives and outstanding citizens, have been honored with the title of parade grand marshals. “Some of the many booths include handmade jewelry, baby clothes and wood crafted items,” said Diane Asakevich, who chairs the show with her husband, William. On Saturday, Aug. 8 Duane Warner will be playing his vast collection of music from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s under the canopy by National City Bank. Kahler said it’s a chance to “sit back and reminisce of years gone by.” For people who are talented in the kitchen or have at least one specialty in the baking arena, there’s a contest called “The Taste of Homemade Goodness.” Rain or shine, the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Williams- New nature and photography group forms on Thornapple Trail by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Middleville has become a gathering spot for people interested in birding, photography and sharing knowledge about what they’re seeing out on the trail. Every week, usually Saturday mornings, more and more people are joining the group and becoming a part of the information sharing. The group is calling itself Trailbirders Group which helps to identify them with the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, said Sue Merrill. The birding and nature walks were part of the first Middleville Green Days in 2008. The event last year promoted local and natural resources in the community. “We started the nature walks again this past April, walking the Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail,” said Merrill, explaining that a group of bird watchers ended up walking together. “We began sharing what we’ve seen, sharing photos and helping each other identify all the diversity out on the trail,” she added. Since walking together, the group has seen the creatures that birders and nature lovers are clamoring to see, including black and yellow billed cuckoos, orchard orioles, the elusive spotted turtle, swans, cranes and wood duck families. Photographer Richard Schadle also reminds his group members that Middleville is the home of at least one rare butterfly, the Gorgone Checkerspot. Members of the group track changes in what they see as nature takes it course. Merrill said she believes that of most value to the group is getting questions answered about what they see and hear during their excursions. “We identify bird song, plants, flowers, and differentiate male from female plumage as well as juvenile from mature species.” The group is participating in regular counts of red-headed woodpeckers “We’re working towards recognition for an Important Birding Area through the Audubon Society,” she said. Tom Funke, director of conservation for the Michigan Audubon Society and resident manager of the Otis Sanctuary in Rutland Township, will be helping to promote this designation. The birding group also worked with the Thornapple Trail Association to provide photos and plant identification for an interactive trail guide. This guide will be made available for the local school groups to use. The new guide should be up and running by the start of the next school year. “We have all ages in the Trailbirders Group and it’s growing,” added Merrill. “ The photographers are wowing us every week with great pictures, and we’re all learning how diverse this area really is.” The summer will still hold lots of activity along the trail. Merrill invites those who are interested in walking with the Trailbirders to join them Saturday mornings along the trail in Middleville. “You can’t miss us,” noted Merrill. “We’re the group usually focused on something unfolding before us, cameras clicking, guidebooks out.” Panel seeks public policy ideas from Barry County farmers The legislative Strategic Task Force on Agriculture will stop in Ionia Monday, Aug. 10, to gather grassroots ideas on how best to strengthen Michigan’s agriculture industry. State Rep. Brian Calley, a task force member, will sponsor the public hearing at Ionia Intermediate School District, 2191 Harwood Road, starting at 10:30 a.m. The panel is seeking input from farmers and other agriculture experts on how to improve Michigan’s second largest industry and create jobs. “Agriculture is becoming the driving force that is strengthening our economy, and the state must do more to help area farmers thrive,” said Calley, R-Portland. “We want to hear from farmers about how the state can improve their bottom lines and better partner with the agriculture industry. I encourage anyone involved with agriculture to stop by and get their voices heard.” The task force, consisting of state House lawmakers, is traveling throughout the state seeking input from Michigan farmers. For more information about the task force hearing, contact Calley at 517-373-0842, or e-mail briancalley@house.mi.gov. Delton royalty will reign over the Founders’ Festival in Delton: Miss Delton 2009 is Aubrey Beeler (center). Members of her court are (from left) Cassandra Coplin, Taylor Hennessey, Lupita Perez and Lindsay Smith. The Little Miss Delton and her court will participate too. Also that evening, Bob Stannard, now of Lowery’s Music, will be performing at the organ in the William Smith Memorial Park. (He also will have a booth in front of the school on Saturday.) Outdoor street bowling starts at 7 p.m. at the north end of Scribner Street. Kahler said the event is for all ages. Registration for the bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, the Delton District Library is having a book sale at the library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second day of the sale features a bag of books for $1. The Delton Memorial VFW Post 422 opens its doors to the public from 4 p.m. to midnight Friday for a Las Vegas Night. Games include Texas Hold’em, Omaha 6th Street, seven card stud, blackjack and Let it Ride. Over at the Legends Sports Pub, the first round of Karaoke Idol competition starts at 7 p.m. Six singers will advance to the Saturday, Aug. 8 finale, which begins at the same time. First and second place winners will receive trophies and the entry fees will be awarded as prizes. The Saturday, Aug. 8 lineup of events opens with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and continues until 11 a.m. at the Delton Fire Station. This will be the 23rd year the BPH Fire Club has flipped pancakes and cooked sausage, scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy for the event. At 8:30 a.m., the 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Student Council, gets underway. Shorter distances are available to participants too. The entry fee includes a T-shirt and registration is from 7:45-8:25 a.m. For more information, e-mail deltonfoundersday5k@hotmail.com or write to 8459 Keller Rd., Delton, Mich. 49046. Exhibitors from all over West Michigan will display and sell items at the Arts and Crafts and Antiques Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in front of the Delton Kellogg Elementary School on M-43 Highway. Gores Funeral Home. Interested people may have one entry in each of the following categories: Pies, cakes, quick/fruit breads, and cookies/bars. All items have to be labeled. There is no advance registration and no entry fees. Registration begins that day at 9 and judging is at 10:30. All of the baked goods will be auctioned at 11 a.m. “There will be cash prizes and gift certificates from area restaurants,” for the winners, Kahler said. Seventeen entries were in the baking contest last year. People over 12 years old who like physical activities may want to try their skill in a Horseshoe Throwing Contest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the William Smith Memorial Park on Orchard Street (behind the fire station, township hall, etc.) The competition is advertised as “fun with a chance to win a prize and benefit local charities.” There is a $5 entry fee. Each person will have an opportunity to throw 20 horseshoes for a best point total. Prizes will be provided by the Delton branch of National City Bank, and that’s where sign up is available in the lobby. If you think you have the best rib recipe or just like to cook ribs, there’s a new contest to enter. The Delton Ribfest is going to be held from 9 a.m. until judging time at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in the William Smith Memorial Park. Contestants have to bring their own cooking equipment to participate and each will be provided with four slabs of ribs to cook. There is a $25 entry fee and advanced registration is required. Prizes will be awarded. For more information or to register, call Wes Kahler, 269/623-6742. A free blues band show will get in motion at 2 p.m. in the park right around the time the ribs start sizzling. The JR Clark Band, from the Kalamazoo area, will perform. Those who attend may want to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating. The second annual Tractor Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at the William Smith Memorial Park and around the William Wooer Walkway. The event is free. Owners of antique tractors, steam engines and new tractors are encouraged to participate. “We just want to have a good time and bring some tractors in,” Kahler said. Renda Keck is in charge of the event. There’s no entry fee and no advance registration. Registration will take place, beginning at 9 a.m., as tractor owners arrive at the event. (There is plenty of room for trailers) Keck will hold a drawing for the exhibitors. A tasty feature of the Tractor Show will be steamed corn on the cob that will be available to the public. The Dave Otto family will be bringing an antique steam engine that will be used to steam the corn. Kahler said there will be a small charge to defray the cost of the corn, but “we’ll try to make it affordable.” Children’s games, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 3050, Troop 108 and Interlakes Baptist Church, will be going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 in front of the Delton Kellogg Elementary School on M-43. More fun for children will take place across the street. Three inflatables will be set up on the soccer field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The inflatables will include a 30-foot slide, a castle and a maze. The cost will be $1 per child per inflatable or $5 for an all day wristband. Artistically inclined kids may want to enter the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, which will be held on the sidewalk by the soccer field, starting at 10 a.m. and ending with judging at 3:30 p.m. Register for a square on the sidewalk at the Information Booth. Delton royalty for 2009 will be featured during a special outdoor presentation, under the canopy by National City Bank, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. That’s when Parade Grand Marshals Marvin and Joyce Harrington will receive a plaque to commemorate their contributions and loyalty to the Delton community and Miss Delton and her court and Little Miss Delton and her court will be presented. Miss Delton is Aubrey Beeler and members of her court are Cassandra Coplin, Taylor Hennessey, Lupita Perez and Lindsay Smith. Little Miss Delton is Sarah Bassett and her court members are Lexi Parsons and Sandy Thompson. The annual parade steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 with a theme of “Christmas in August.” Becky Kahler again is in charge of the parade and welcomes decorated floats and other entries. No advance registration is necessary for the parade. For information, call 269/623-2020. After the parade, at 2 p.m. there will be a performance in the upper elementary gym by children who attended two weeks of Cheer Camp. Also at 2 p.m., the public is invited to watch area fire departments challenge each other in a waterball tournament. They will be vying for a traveling trophy and bragging rights, which the Nashville Fire Department won last year, Kahler said. All the action takes place in the Delton Kellogg Middle School parking lot (behind the upper elementary school). The Bernard Historical Museum will be open for tours from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The museum specializes in Southwest Barry County history and is located on Delton Road, between Delton and Prairieville. Everyone who attends Founders’ Festival can sign-up for the free raffle. “This year in honor of the generous businesses and community of Delton, we will be hosting a free raffle drawing,” Kahler said. “Entry tickets will be available at the Information Booth and at the pancake breakfast.” The drawing will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 and six $50 gift certificates will be awarded. “That will be a way to help people out in the community,” he said. Handicap parking for Founders’ Festival is available in the front row of the Delton District Library parking lot (across from the elementary school). Restrooms are located in the upper elementary school and various other locations. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings Rotary Club holds first disc golf outing by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Monday, the Hastings Rotary Club hosted a disc golf outing at the new course off Hammond Road in Hastings to benefit the Rotary Club’s youth leadership programs. “It was a success,” said Troy Dalman, a member of the club’s golf committee. “For the first time having an event like this, we did quite well.” According to Rotary Club Treasurer, Dave Solmes, approximately 36 people participated in the event, raising about $975 for the organization. Water and soft drinks for the outing were provided by Family Fare in Hastings, Dalman said. Nancy Goodin, another member of the golf committee, said that other local businesses also played a role in the outing, by contributing gift certificates that were used as prizes for the event. The Rotary Club also donated Barry Bucks that were given away as awards during the outing, she added. Dalman said that, of the eight groups that competed in the event, the team comprised of Dave Carr, Dave DeHaan, Patrick Fulkerson, Tom Johnson, Nate Walser and Keith Wert was the winning team. Players in the first disc golf outing to benefit the Hastings Rotary Club’s youth programs pose for a picture before play begins. Jay Logsdon takes a practice throw. (From left) Nate Walser discusses techniques with Dave DeHaan and Tom Johnson. Keith Wert (left) releases his disc as Dave Carr watches. Dave DeHaan (left) prepares to throw his disc as Patrick Fulkerson looks on. Tom Johnson takes aim. Nate Walser looks on just after throwing his disc. Cancer survivors invited to be ‘guests of hope’ at local Relay for Life A time to honor cancer survivors and a time to light candles in hundreds of luminaria bags are both important features of the upcoming Barry County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, in Hastings. The event begins at 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 and continues until 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Tyden Park in Hastings. All cancer survivors are invited to be guests of hope during a special time set aside to honor them on Friday, Aug. 14. Survivor registration is from 5 to 6 p.m. A survivor and caregiver dinner is set for 6 p.m. An opening survivor ceremony is at 7 p.m., followed by a survivor’s lap around the park. Survivors represented hope for someone newly diagnosed with cancer, said Deb May, who is in charge of public relations for the relay. “We would be honored to have survivors at our event, and we also encourage their caregivers to walk with them so all may celebrate survivorship,” she said. After the day has ended and darkness falls, around 9 p.m., hundreds of candles will illuminate the park during the relay’s Luminaria Ceremony. “Each luminaria bears the name of someone who has battled cancer,” May said. For those taken from us, this is the time when we find comfort in realizing that no one whom we have truly loved is ever lost. By placing their names on the luminaria bags, we memorialize the love for them which we continue to carry in our hearts. “For those who have defeated the disease, there is no truer symbol of the American Cancer Society’s mission than the cancer survivor. Their spirit and hope, their triumph and tears, as represented by the names we place on these flickering tributes, guide us in our quest for a cancer-free future,” she said. The Luminaria Ceremony is a moving event, May noted, and she hopes people who have experienced it before will come again and that first-timers will attend too. “One in two men and one in three women will face a cancer diagnosis in his or her lifetime. Statistics show that each one of us is likely to be impacted by the disease at some point – likely through a friend or loved one’s battle with the disease. Thanks to continually improving treatment options, many more people are surviving cancer than just a few years ago and those who survive are living richer, fuller lives,” she said. Relay for Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. In honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day, team members typically take turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there is around-the-clock action to keep everyone busy. From entertainment, food and games to touching ceremonies and stories of inspiration, there is something for everyone at Relay for Life,” May said. To find out more about the Luminaria Ceremony, call 1-800-ACS-2345. COOK BUILDING, CALLEY, continued from page 1 ment spending is the tendency of state departments to use funds in unnecessary areas simply because such funds are allowed only to be spent in those areas. Regarding property tax reform, Calley said one of his primary concerns is that property taxes be fair for property owners and reflective of the actual value of properties. When asked about legislation he plans to pursue if elected to the Senate, Calley said that while he always has been vocal in his support of reducing the amount of time the state legislature is in session, he will only further support such a reduction if he wins his election bid. “I ... plan to make a lot more noise on (a) part-time legislature,” he explained. “Every day, the legislative leadership, and I use the term very loosely, proves the case for the idea that we don’t really need as much time to do ... things. And, if you give more time, more time is taken, and that’s not a positive thing. “If we were to look at ... the other 40 states that have true part-time legislatures, they do operate cheaper, and that’s good, but that’s not my main motivation,” he said. “My main motivation is you get fewer laws. You get less laws passed, and I think that would be a big win for the people of this state. And, I think the laws that pass would be better laws.” In describing his goals as a senate member, Calley said he will continue to pursue reform to make information relating to legislative finances more readily and easily accessible to the public. Such reform will increase accountability and promote a sense of responsibility in legislators, he explained. Calley said that, as he prepares for the upcoming election, he will use his previous successes and lessons learned from them as a guide. “An election is always a hurdle,” he commented. “I think, when people take elections Dave Carr (right) watches the disc just released by Patrick Fulkerson. continued from page 1 for granted, they lose. So, I plan to approach this election the same way I have all elections. “I think, probably, the part I’m most uneasy about is that every time you take a step up in politics, the methods of running an election get uglier,” he said. “I’m not willing to go there. I’m not willing to change my method of politics. My philosophy is that I run for an office, not against another person. In my lifetime, I’ve gone through eight elections, not including the (election for) class president that I lost, but all other ... elections I won, and I’ve never once used an opponent’s name or image in any kind of political material, and that’s a distinction I’m very proud of.” Another difficulty Calley said he faces in his campaign is the prospect of no longer officially representing Barry County. “I kind of think of myself as an adopted son of Barry County,” he explained. “It was a place where I had to get to know people in the beginning from scratch, and I didn’t know very many people around here at all. And just (by working hard), knocking on doors, (I) just got to know and love this community so much. I hope that people around here will look at it like they’ll have two senators in Lansing, as opposed to one, because the values of the counties that I’ll be representing match very closely to the character and the type of economies and so forth of (this area)” Even though Calley said he will campaign heavily for the upcoming election, he stressed that those he currently represents will continue to be served by him throughout his bid. “People shouldn’t expect any difference (in) the service they see from my office,” he assured. “I’d like people not to forget that.” Calley has been married to his wife, Julie, for more than 10 years. The couple have two children, a boy and a girl, and they are expecting a third child. venture, The Seasonal Grill, as “an upscale restaurant seating with an Italian/ Mediterranean feel” that seats 100 to 120 people and offers a healthy, seasonal food. “The menu will change with every season so we can offer the best seasonal fresh, locally produced foods,” said Straube, who said he hopes to begin work on the building renovations as soon as the grant money is finalized. Hastings was one of three communities in Barry County to receive a grant for infrastructure projects through the MCDBG program. The Village of Nashville has been awarded $295,400 for repaving and surfacing Kellogg Street. Barry Township will receive $40,995 to provide a centralized location for parking in the downtown Delton business district. Combined, the three projects will receive a total of $434,548 in grant money. �Page 4 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Accentuating the positive around town To the editor: In these difficult times, when it is easy to focus on the negative, I am reminded of a song we sang in high school called “Ac-CentTchu-Ate the Positive.” It was originally released in 1944 and the chorus has a wonderful message: “You’ve got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don’t mess with Mister In-Between” With this message in mind, it helps to look at the positive things that we have in our little community of Hastings and the surrounding areas. Since I am looking at it from a physically challenged position, I may choose different things to highlight. The Barry Country Transit system, which runs Monday through Friday, allows me to shop, go to the health and wellness center, make it to doctors appointments and go to lunch if I so wish. This can also be combined with walking, in my case with a walker, to visit our very special library, which offers many wonderful services all from an environmentally friendly green building. Regarding walking, the City of Hastings must be congratulated for expanding the sidewalks in town and putting up street-crossing devices to make it easier for walkers. There really are endless possibilities. Grocery shopping is, for all of us, an important part of life, and we have a variety of options when it comes to meat, produce and health food. A local pharmacy offers prescription home delivery service, which can be so helpful to those who find it difficult to get out of their houses or run errands. A fairly new and very positive addition to our community are the new medical and dental clinics which are staffed by experts who willingly give of their time and talents. These services can benefit so many of our neighbors. Our community also has a wonderful appreciation for music and the arts. We have a community theater group, The Thornapple Players, and a music school, plus plays and musicals put on by area high schools every year. There are also wonderful festivals, such as Summerfest and the jazz festival, that bring crafters, artists and musicians to the area for all to enjoy. The monthly Art Hops showcase local artists and their work and also bring people in to the local businesses. These are just some of the opportunities and services that I enjoy and appreciate in our community. When many things seem to be going wrong and the negative seems always to be staring us in the face, it is even more important to remember these positive things that surround us. It may take a little work and a little ingenuity, but it is worth the effort to remember the positive and then to accentuate it. Phyllis Hoyer Castleman, Hastings Everyone can help stop meth To the editor: In 2004, Barry County realized methamphetamine was an emerging problem. As a result of many community agencies and law enforcement working together, the Barry County Meth Task Force was formed. Locally, regionally and statewide, people teamed together to prevent the spread of methamphetamine. As a result of working together, new laws were passed, community members became aware of methamphetamine and its dangers, and people learned to recognize and report suspicious activity. This worked. Here in Barry County and in surrounding areas, meth incidents and lab seizures decreased dramatically in 2006 and 2007. Local task forces, such as ours in Barry County, expanded their focus to include the prevention of all substance abuse issues. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force is currently working on community awareness and prevention of underage drinking, alcoholrelated incidents and prescription drug abuse. We continue to address other issues and bring them to the attention of our community. Unfortunately, methamphetamine activity continues in Barry County. In 2009, we are seeing an increase in meth-related incidents and lab seizures. This highly addictive drug takes over people’s lives. Children are neglected, jobs are lost, legal problems escalate. Additionally, methamphetamine has an increased potential to affect innocent people through environmental exposure to the toxic chemicals used in methamphetamine production. This is a call to action for all Barry County residents. Everyone can do their part — law enforcement, health care providers, social workers and most importantly, the general public. We have all made a difference in the past, and we need to do it again. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force would like to remind everyone on how they can help prevent methamphetamine issues: • If you see or smell something “strange” or suspicious, do not touch it. Stay away. Call the police and let the authorities handle it. Report activity by calling 911, Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031, or the statewide meth tip line at 1-866-METH-TIP. • Educate yourself. Visit www.michigan. gov/meth to learn the tell-tale signs of meth production. • Spread the word — tell others. If we spot it, we can report it. And if we report it, we can stop it. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force asks all Barry County residents to serve as the eyes and ears for our community. Working together is the best approach. Liz Lenz, Coordinator, and entire SATF staff Farm market is a flea market To the editor: I am writing about Hastings Farmers Market. I call it a flea market - instead of a farm market. They had jewelry stands and clothing tents, woodwork stuff, and stands of painted pictures. They upped the prices to $5 for vendors. It used to be $2 at Tyden Park. Middleville is charging $1.75 for vendors at its market. Howard Heffelbower, Hastings Middleville U12 baseball team wins Lake Orion tournament The Middleville U12 baseball team won the Lake Orion Baseball Tournament in July. After a sluggish start, losing the first game, the team fired up to win the next five games. They took a 12-1 win in the championship game. Team members are Jake Benjamin, Connor Collier, Clay Francisco, Nate Graham, Nick Iveson, Conor Leach, Donald Lenard, AJ Nye, Dalton Phillips, Scott Polmanteer, Gabe Space and Daniel Yates. Coaches are Glenn Iveson, Ken Francisco, John Benjamin, Pete Leach. Small business will help to improve this economy Over the weekend, I was reading a Chicago daily newspaper on what’s going on in the newspaper industry. It appears to some that newspapers are losing their audience, their purpose and direction in their respective markets. But based on the numbers, that’s not what really happened. According to a recent poll released by Editor and Publisher magazine, “What’s old seems to be new again.” The survey issued by MORI Research, polling more than 3,000 adults on behalf of the Newspaper Association of America, found that, “Nearly 60 percent of adults say that they use newspapers to help plan their shopping or purchasing decisions.” “More than 70 percent of respondents said they regularly or occasionally read newspaper inserts. Within the past month, 82 percent of adults said they took action on a purchase because of a newspaper insert. While new technologies have their place in any total marketing program, initial findings from this research demonstrate the enduring power of today’s newspaper ads,” said John Strum, CEO of the NAA. Further information released in the report showed that, “60 percent of those surveyed said they clipped a coupon because of newspaper advertising while 50 percent said they bought something as a result of an ad. Additionally, 41 percent of adults said when they check for advertising, they turn to newspapers. Only 14 percent said they seek out direct mail.” From a recent poll taken by Circulation Verification Council from nearly 600 local interviews, 98.1 percent indicated they receive our company’s Reminder each week. And, 91.9 percent indicated they regularly read or look through the paper each week. So why are newspapers are getting this negative publicity across the state for reducing their size, the days of publication and drastic reduction of staff when poll numbers continue strong? Some say it’s the Internet, while others blame the economy. I think it has more to do with big business than economic or competitive issues. Over the past 15 to 20 years, we’ve seen a big move away from small, independent businesses with local owners to large corporate companies. In fact, State Rep. Brian Calley recently discussed the impact small business has on the general economy. According to Calley, “Small business has continued to add jobs over the past 10 years when big businesses have shrunk their presence in Michigan and the United States.” Across the country, most of the growth continues to come from small business and industry. That’s where all the ideas continue to flow, invest and grow. In fact, this afternoon from 3 to 6 a local manufacturer Hastings Fiber Glass Products will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1959 by Earl McMullin to create a product line that he developed. Over the past 50 years, his company continues to develop new safety products for the electrical industry. Earl came to Hastings nearly 60 years ago to work at a local company called Orchard Industries, a manufacturer of fishing poles, but after coming up with a new product line for the company, he left to go out on his own to produce and sell products for utility workers for handling hot, or live, electrical wires. McMullin’s new business started with just five employees, mostly family members, and continued to grow over the years to where it now has 80 employees and manufactures more than 300 types of tools and equipment used by power and utility companies all over the world. Throughout the years, Hastings Fiber Glass has remained a family organization. Earl McMullin, Larry and Earlene (Earl’s daughter) Baum, and their son David Baum all currently hold seats on the board of directors. Virginia, Earl’s wife also served on the board until her death in 2001. The McMullins’ son, Earl W., also held had an active role in the operation until his death in 1980. Today, the company continues to grow and prosper under thirdgeneration leadership. Coming back to what Calley had to say concerning small business, “If we are going to improve the state’s economy, the best results will come from small business.” In a recent Banner column, Calley stated; “Jobs are the answer to most of our problems today. Improving the environment in which small businesses can operate is our best bet right now. Getting a job is better than any social program government ever invented.” Newspapers across this nation are seeing declines in readership and reduced revenues in their markets, but not just due to competition or economic issues; it has more to do with the downsizing and drilling for bigger profits. And there are similar situations with small business and industry. Hastings Fiber Glass continues to grow and prosper in new global marketplace because they know and understand their customers. What business and industry needs now more than ever are government leaders willing to fight the battle for legislation that supports small business and industry. Rep. Calley understands the best way to turn our economy around is to give them the tools they need to compete in the changes markets. He said, “This state is full of entrepreneurs with great ideas and strong work ethics. If given a chance, they will be part of the solution. The state has made some bad choices in the past — now they must work to make Michigan one of the best places for business and industry to grow their businesses. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Congratulations to the Hastings Public Library staff and supporters on the successful millage campaign. In this challenging economic climate, the success of the millage campaign really says a lot about the value people place on a good library. Lake Odessa The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Freight House at 1 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. There will be a speaker and the library will be open until 5p.m. Refreshments will be served. An open house will be held at 1511 Johnson Street at the home of Lester and Virginia Yonkers in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary which will follow a few days later. This date was set to accommodate a visiting granddaughter who will be returning to El Salvador within a few days for another year of service at a Christian school. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited to the open house which is being hosted by their children – Kay, Judy, Jerry and son Tom’s widow Terri. On Sunday, Tom and Karen (Kruisenga) Corneilious left for their second year of teaching in the Phoenix area. They have spent the summer with his parents in Lansing and her parents, Bob and Ginny Kruisenga, here. Monday, the women of Central United Methodist Church will hold their annual salad luncheon at noon. The morning circle will be the hostess group. Officers will be elected for 2010. Elise Jackson of So Simply will be the speaker. Wildlife at the north end of Johnson Street has increased with an abundance of rabbits. A doe and two fawns put in an appearance at times, moving very gingerly and then disappearing into the tall cornfield which has stalks higher than a man’s head. They should be well fed with such a great field of corn on which to feed. Of course, all the corn they eat, is corn the farmer cannot harvest. A hand-printed sign at Weatherwax Whistle Stop advises that it is under new ownership with different hours. Picnic tables outside add to the convenience of those eating ice cream. An item missed last week was that the 50th anniversary of Yvonne and Ron Shippy. The wife is the former Yvonne Wouters of Lake Odessa, daughter of Marie and Henry. She was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. Neil and Marjorie Southworth, of nearby Mulliken were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday in Charlotte. They were married Aug. 6 at the Mulliken United Methodist Church. She is a director of the Michigan Centennial Farms organization. They reside on a sesquicentennial farm in Eaton County. A visitor from Kenosha, Wisc., was at the depot Monday for help in her ancestor search. She was hunting Merrifields who lived in Easton Township. Darwin Bennett, research person for the county genealogy society found for her a notice of deaths of the people she was seeking from 1898. Plat mats showed where they had had a farm. She was directed to Lake Odessa by workers at the Ionia HallFowler library. Central UMC held its Sunday morning worship service on the lawn, an annual summer custom. A portable sound system, keyboard with Patricia Werdon playing, lawn chairs and adaptable lay people made it a very nice event with beautiful weather. Christy Barcroft was guest of honor at a bridal shower Saturday hosted by her four aunts. Her college roommates, Carlton Center neighbors, high school friends and cousins were guests. The annual car show took place Saturday on Fourth Avenue as scheduled. Cars were displayed on the tarmac from Third Street to First Street. The show ran until 2p.m. Ben Johnson, adult son of George and Judy of Johnson Street, is now home from teaching English in Taiwan. He will be in Michigan for a month. Both APEC and Franklin Metals have new fences, far more concealing than were their chain-link fences. The APEC fence matches in color the new trim on the building’s offices. The movie series continues at the Ionia Theater, compliments of the Ionia County Historical Society. This week’s film is on Scotland. Next week Australia will be the focus. Aug. 20, the movie will feature the history of Lyons and Muir. Tonight an ice cream social will be held at Berlin Center United Methodist Church from 4 to 7 p.m. along with hot sandwiches. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — Page 5 Freeport has new council members New faces have taken office in the Village of Freeport. Pictured are (from left) Trustee Bill Andrews, Village President Tiffany Sheely and Officer Tom Steensma. New faces are now in place on the Freeport Village Council and at the Freeport Police Department. In the public safety arena, Chief Mark Sheldon has installed Tom Steensma as a part-time police officer for the village. Steensma is a 2002 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and a 2006 graduate of the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy. Previously, he served for four sea- sons on the Barry County Marine Patrol and currently is a corrections officer for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. “I am looking forward to getting to know and serving the residents of the Village of Freeport,” said Steensma. Bill Andrews and Ryan Roseboom have been appointed to fulfill two previously vacant trustee positions on the village council. Andrews is a four-year resident of the village. He is currently employed at Republic Services in Grand Rapids. “This village has a ton of potential,” he said. “I will strive to make a difference.” Roseboom is a newcomer to the village, having moved here in the past five months. He brings a variety of experience to his position. Tiffany Sheely has been selected by the village council as the new village president. She replaces Wade Brown who moved to the Middleville area in the middle of his two-year term. Sheely is the first female and the youngest person to serve in this position since the village was incorporated in 1907. Sheely has lived in Freeport for 19 years and has been active in Barry County since high school, serving on the Youth Advisory Council and the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors. Currently she is employed as a registered nurse at Pennock Hospital. Final ‘Cupboard’ collection seeks back-to-school items by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Saturday, Aug. 8, the final week of the Cupboard to Cupboard program begins. This campaign to collect items needed to help those in the Barry County community hit hard by the recession will end Aug. 15. The program encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with “bridge” cards or food stamps. This Saturday, volunteers from UAW 1002 will staff the Bradford White trailer’s drop-off site in front of the Pennock State Street Center in Hastings from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lani Forbes, director of Barry County United Way, encourages area residents who can to help fill the semi to overflowing. People can drop off any of the items sought during the entire campaign. The focus of Week 5, the final week, is collecting school supplies, which will be used for the county’s backpack program. Donations being sought this week include backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks. Different items have been selected for the weeks leading up to Aug. 15, but all items can be dropped off at any time at any of the collection sites. Previous weeks concentrated on collecting baby-care items, household supplies, laundry products and personal care items. The United Way will oversee distribution of the items through the various food disbursal sites in the county and to agencies that work directly with people in need. In addition to the Bradford White Semi parked in front of the Pennock State Street Center, other drop-off locations include the Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Freeport’s Shamrock Tavern, Woodland’s Double D’s Pizza, Goldsworthy’s, Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville, Delton Floral and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. Longbow invitational at Charlton Park this weekend The Michigan Longbow Association will hold its seventh annual Great Lakes Longbow Invitational at Historic Charlton Park Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 and 9. The Great Lakes Longbow Invitational, the world’s largest longbow event, is in its 25th year, while the association is celebrating its 26th anniversary. Historic Charlton Park is the location for the invitational, which previously has been held in Marshall, Brighton, Berrien Springs and Grass Lake. The invitational is a weekend full of longbow shooting, browsing traditional archery vendor displays, eating and meeting with other longbow enthusiasts. There will be shooting events for all ages and skill levels. Attendees can participate in the Silver Arrow Shoot — based on the old “Robin Hood” style tournament; the clout shoot — a distance and accuracy event; three 3D courses for fun; or try their luck at the turkey novelty shoots. A range will be set up just for the young longbow shooters. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, and archery vendors will have new and used bows, arrows and all of the traditional archery supplies on hand to get prepared for the upcoming hunting season or just some backyard shooting. Guests can visit the invitation all weekend or just for a day. Either way, since this is a longbow and wooden arrow event, guests should leave their other bows at home. The association believes in passing on the tradition of archery and has “loaner” equipment for kids and also allows children to shoot recurve bows. Plus, children 16 and under shoot for free. The gate fee for the weekend if $5 per adult. For more information on the association, visit the Web site at Defanging the poisonous castor bean by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I was looking at the delightfully spiky fruit of a castor bean plant recently and speaking to the horticulturist who grows them where I work at Washington State University. Castor bean plants are an impressive annual, meaning that if you plant them in full sun and good soil, they’ll go from little beans in the spring to plants about 6 to 8 feet tall before the first frost of the fall. In warmer places, they can become even larger with leaves two or three feet across. Some gardeners grow castor bean plants simply for their dramatic height, or because of the shade they can produce for other plants. Other gardeners value the plant’s natural abilities to repel insect pests. But most castor bean plants in the world are grown commercially for the sake of the castor oil we make from the beans. Castor oil is used in everything from brake fluid (I kid you not) to the old-fashioned laxatives in which Grandpa believed. That’s quite a flexible product. And it gets even better. As you know, “oil and water don’t mix.” If you pour olive oil into a pot of water in your kitchen, it just floats to the top. But when sulfuric acid is mixed with castor oil, the result is a Turkey Red Oil – named for the historic dye-color called “turkey red.” Oil of that name has the unusual distinction of dispersing into water rather than floating to the top of it. So Turkey Red Oils mix with water, and that’s vital to detergents, shampoo and bath oils. The only trouble with growing oodles of castor bean plants to make Turkey Red Oil for humanity’s needs is that part of the bean contains ricin. Ricin is a highly toxic poison. It can make field workers in developing countries ill due to chronic exposure where lots of castor beans are grown. And here in the First World, ricin is a favorite of the more sophisticated sort of angry ex-husband because a very tiny amount of pure ricin is enough to kill a person. The most famous ricin-poisoning incident is one that sticks in my mind because it concerned a writer. Some years ago during the Cold War, Georgi Markov was a Bulgarian journalist living in London and working for the BBC. He had been well known in his native Bulgaria, and when he defected to the West, his choice embarrassed his former masters. One evening in London, as Markov waited for a bus on the sidewalk, he felt a sting in his leg. A man had poked him with an umbrella tip. The man apologized and ducked into a nearby taxi. Markov fell ill. He rapidly worsened. But he lived long enough to voice his suspicions about the incident on the sidewalk to Scotland Yard. Another Bulgarian defector then told the authorities of a similar event he’d experienced on the streets of Paris. He had been quite ill after his experience, but survived, while Markov died. Both Markov’s corpse and the Bulgarian who had lived were shown to have tiny metal pellets in them where they had received their puncture wounds. The pellets had holes in them – likely filled with ricin poison when they entered their bodies. Ricin is obviously quite a powerful chemical. That’s why if a child or Fido eats the good-looking castor beans in a backyard garden, death can result. The good news is that scientists are researching ways to bioengineer castor beans plants that simply would not infuse their valuable oil with ricin. This kind of research is part of the on-going “biotech” revolution that, in this case, could mean a less toxic cash crop for farmers, less illness for field workers in the developing world who deal with the beans all the time, and safer ornamental plants in the backyard. It’s part of the realm of GMO (genetically modified organisms) which some people fear but others welcome due to their many practical benefits. Most people agree that ricin-free castor beans will be a clear step up for everyone except Miss Marple and field workers in poor areas of the world. And I expect they will come about in your lifetime because of science’s increasing ability to manipulate the genetic code of life. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Reach over 4,000 area homes with an ad in the Maple Valley News. Call 269-945-9554 to place your ad. Paul Wierenga of Middleville gets a lesson on making flint arrowheads from Don Gilson of Muskegon at the 2008 longbow invitational at Charlton Park. The three-day event offers many hands-on activities for children and adults. michiganlongbow.org/glli.htm or call MLA Council Member Ken Scollick at 248-6340845. Auditions - Auditions - Auditions Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more information on the park, visit www.charltonpark.org, call 269-945-3775 or search Historic Charlton Park on Facebook. School Supplies Baby Care backpacks pencils notebooks folders pens crayons colored markers colored pencils pencil box scissors glue sticks Personal Care CORRECTION In an advertisement about Delton Founders’ Festival in the Aug. 1 edition of the Reminder, three incorrect events were inadvertently inserted in the schedule. There is no car show this year, and consequently no car show registration. Also, singer Ricky Russ is not part of the entertainment lineup. Thornapple Players will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling on August 12th at 7pm at the Barry County Commission on Aging located at 320 W. Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Please come prepared to read from the script. There are parts for 6 women for this production. Parts range between the ages of 19-mid 60s. Post high school age adults are welcome to audition. Jeff Goodrich is directing. Show dates are October 2, 3 at 7pm. There will be matinees Saturday at 2pm and Sunday, October 4 at 2pm. Questions? Call 269-945-2332 77536995 MICHIGAN’S MASSIVE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE I MARKET I SUN, AUG. 9 NEW HOURS 8am3:30pm • CENTERVILLE, MI • FAIRGROUNDS • (M86) I BOOTHS AVAILABLE I ZURKO • 715-526-9769 www.zurkopromotions.com N COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL E W I BUY • SELL • TRADE I deodorant feminine products toothbrush toothpaste dental floss mouth wash shave cream razors bar soap shampoo/conditioner vitamins band-aids lotion hairbrush/combs diapers wipes lotions shampoo pull-ups Q-tips cotton balls Household Care toilet paper hand soap dish soap kleenex cleaning products paper towels tin foil napkins paper plates paper cups storage/sandwich bags garbage bags Laundry Care laundry detergent dryer sheets bleach fabric softener stain remover Items will be divided and distributed by the Fresh Food Initiative and Food Pantries throughout Barry County. School supplies will be distributed by the Barry County United Way backpack program. 77536559 �Page 6 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Millennials, Gen X and baby boomers should invest for growth Is there a “generation gap” today? In some ways, it’s possible. While many baby boomers are happy just to understand the basics of Facebook, “Millennials” are busy texting and twittering. And yet when it comes to investing, baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1962), Generation X (1963 – 1981) and Millennials (1982 – 2001) may have a lot in common. Specifically, to achieve their long-term goals, these groups should structure their investment portfolios to provide some growth potential. However, due to their age differences, they may need to take different Worship Together… 77536981 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 9 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Noisy Offering for Love, Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship Service at Tyden Park. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday 8 a.m. Church carpet cleaning; 7 p.m. Transition Team. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office closes at noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 approaches in how they invest for growth. Let’s take a look at all three groups: • Millennials — One of your biggest objectives may be to save enough money for a down payment on a house. For this short-term goal, you may want an investment whose value won’t fluctuate too much. At the same time, don’t ignore the need to save for retirement, even though it’s likely decades away. Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, and if you still have money available, consider opening an IRA. And you may want to fund these accounts with an appropriate amount of growth-oriented investments, such as stocks or stock-based vehicles. (Keep in mind, though, that the value of these investments will fluctuate over time, sometimes significantly, and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose any principal.) • Generation X — Retirement is becoming more of a reality — so if you have been underutilizing your 401(k) and IRA, now may be a good time to ratchet up your contributions. And although you have less time to make up for market drops than your Millennial co-workers, you’re not out of time, either — so you still need to invest for growth potential. Nonetheless, you may want to include a higher percentage of bonds and other fixed-income vehicles in your portfolio, especially if you’re an older Gen X'er. • Baby Boomers — Retirement is coming at you pretty quickly. And it’s both a shortterm and a long-term goal, because even though you may be leaving your career in just a few years, you could spend two or even three decades in retirement, starting a new career, going back to school or pursuing other interests you haven't had time to pursue. So you’re faced with a paradox: On one hand, you don’t want to invest too heavily in highgrowth vehicles, because these are the most risky — and a market downturn could cause the value of your portfolio to drop just when you need to start tapping into your investments. But you can’t become too conservative and put all your money in fixed-income vehicles, because over time these investments may lose value to inflation — which means you’ll lose purchasing power. Consider investing in quality stocks, which have growth potential, along with a good mix of bonds, Treasury bills, certificates of deposit and other vehicles that may offer the potential for both current income and preservation of principal. Your need for investment growth never really disappears. But at different stages of your life, you’ll have to balance this need against competing interests — so review your financial situation regularly, and make the right moves at the right times. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.61 +.03 AT&T 26.27 +.75 CMS Energy Corp. 12.92 +.29 Coca-Cola Co. 49.50 +.11 Dow Chemical Co. 23.03 +2.82 Exxon Mobil 70.60 -1.29 Family Dollar Stores 31.06 -.51 Ford Motor Co. 8.30 +1.16 First Financial Bancorp 8.73 +.22 Intl. Bus. Machine 119.60 +2.32 JCPenney Co. 31.04 +1.88 Johnson & Johnson 61.06 +.14 Kellogg Co. 46.57 -1.25 McDonald’s Corp. 55.01 -1.46 Pfizer Inc. 16.07 +.04 Sears Holding 69.87 +1.80 Spartan Motors 7.00 -.03 TCF Financial 14.82 +.54 Wal-Mart Stores 49.85 +.93 Gold $969.70 +$28.00 Silver $14.70 +.96¢ Dow Jones Average 9320.19 +223.47 Volume on NYSE 1.2B Unchanged GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Area Obituaries Letha E. Buckingham MIDDLEVILLE - Letha E. Buckingham, age 98, of Middleville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at Tendercare, Kalamazoo. Letha was born on November 20, 1910 in Caledonia, the daughter of Josiah and Magdalena Bauman. She was raised in Caledonia on a farm in Gaines Township and attended Caledonia High School graduating in 1927. She was married to Fred Buckingham on January 23, 1932 and he preceded her in death January 20, 2004. She taught grades 18 in a country school near Caledonia. Letha was a member of the Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Letha loved her family down to her fifth generation and her yards and flower gardens. She lived in the old farmhouse at the corner of Bender and Green Lake Road since 1939. Letha was a caring, loving person, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her son Lyle F. (Barbara) Buckingham of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Pastor Douglas A. Reichenbach officiating. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorials may be made to the Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Carl Bierema, Jr. DELTON - Carl Bierema, Jr., of Delton, passed away July 23, 2009. Carl was born December 10, 1941 in Kalamazoo; the son of Carl and Nellie (Ampersee) Bierema. A journeyman tool and die maker for many years, Carl enjoyed hunting, gardening, collecting Native American memorabilia, and woodworking; making many toys for his grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to auctions. On November 8, 1980, he married Suzanne E. Wagner and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2006. Carl is survived by sons: Todd (Heather) Bierema and Dirk Bierema; both of Vicksburg, brothers: Richard (Nancy) Bierema. David (Mary) Bierema, Joseph (Navilla) Bierema, Gerald (Kim) Bierema, and Leonard (Pamela) Bierema, sisters: Carolyn Caswell, Janet (John) Hoag, Anne (Carl) Cetas, and Rebecca Wright, father-inlaw: LeRoy Wagner, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a son: Scott. A graveside service was conducted Monday, July 27, 2009, at Cressey Cemetery, Chaplain Dennis Moles officiating. Memorial contributions to his family will be appreciated. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Mark Berry CARLISLE, KENTUCKY - Mark Barry of Carlisle, Kentucky formerly of Hastings passed away at the age of 74 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky on August 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Christine; children, Lorri McArthur of Bellaire, Lonni (Peggy) Barry of Wyoming, Patty (Rick) Makley of Dowling, Louise (Dale) Miller of Lake Odessa, Carol Barry of Saranac; step daughter, Becky Bradley of Kentucky; his mother, Ruby Barnes of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grand-children; sisters, Mary (Joe) Ranguette of Hastings, Ruby Howell of Hastings; brothers, Roy (Greta) Barry of Hastings, Lawrence Barry of Middleville, Lynn (Peg) of AZ; several nieces, nephews and special friends, including Kristie and Don, Charlie and Shorty. Mark was preceded in death by his first wife Marsha (nee Travis), daughter Pam Perry, granddaughter Kristal, and his father Albert Barry. Most of his life he worked as a farmer and in manufacturing. He worked for Hastings Manufacturing, E.W. Bliss, Bradford Whites, and American Bumper, he retired in 1999 and shortly after that he moved to Kentucky. Mark enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. His family will receive friends Thursday August 6, 2009 at Lauer Family Funeral Home 1401 N. Broadway Hastings from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place Friday, August 7, 2009 at the funeral home at 1 p.m. with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment will follow in Fuller Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to your local Humane Society. Please share a memory with Mark’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Susie Shriber Susie Ellen Shriber, age 102, passed away July 30, 2009 at her home with her family around her. Susie was born May 24, 1907 in Cedar Creek, the daughter of William and Ethel (Bryans) Gurd. She attended Cedar Creek School on May 24, 1927. Susie married William Shriber May 28, 1927 and they lived all their married lives in Hastings. They raised two children. She worked in housekeeping at Pennock Hospital from 1954 to 1958. She loved fishing, gardening, canning, making quilts, and baby blankets. She was also involved with the Relay for Life. She is survived by her two children, Ethelyn Hilliker and Duane (Jan) Shriber, both of Hastings; grandchildren, Ross (Sue) Morrison of Hastings, Doug Morrison of Hastings, June (Tony) Sembarski of Battle Creek, Carol Palmatter of Hastings, Marty (Dena) Hull of Freeport, Michael (Kelley Shriber), Brian Shriber and Deb Shriber, all of Hastings; 12 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren; 15 step great great grandchildren; three step great great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1992; grandson, Michael Morrison in 1953; son-in-law, Gerald Hull in 1982; son-in-law, Bud Hilliker in 2003; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at Cedar Creek Bible Church at 9213 Cedar Creek Rd., Delton. Internment at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hilda I. Zerbel HASTINGS - There will be a service for friends and relatives of Hilda, a life-long resident of Hastings, held at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., in Hastings on Saturday, the 8th of August at 2 p.m., after which all who wish to attend will retire to the gravesite on Velte Road in Woodland to share memories. Contributions in lieu of flowers in Hilda’s name can be submitted to the Grace Lutheran Church or Lord of Life in Portage, Michigan. Owen James Thomas HASTINGS - Owen James Thomas, age 79, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 . He is survived by his life partner, Marsha Houghtaling; brothers, Mason (Helen) Thomas and Richard (Audrey) Thomas; his children, Rodney (Vicki) Thomas and Sandra (Larry) Madsen; son-in-law Tim Worm; five grandchildren Stacy, Mike, Jennifer, Amanda, and David; seven great-grandchildren Jeffery, Nichole, Matthew, Kimberly, Samantha, Sarah and Grace. Owen was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Pearl (Moore) Thomas and a daughter Leslie. Owen was a self employed carpenter and retired from EW Bliss Company as a machinist. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice who were a great help in his last weeks. A special thanks to Larry Madsen who helped care for Owen during his final months. No visitation will be held. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Rev. Carla Smith officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — Page 7 Marriage Licenses Brian Roy Lewis, Wayland and Serena Marie Montes, Wayland. Robert Jay Rybiski, Hastings and Shannon Michele Signeski, Hastings. Jason Duane Noble, Battle Creek and Janelle Lynn Farnum, Nashville. Michael Chad Patrick, Plainwell and Spicy Ray Swinehart, Plainwell. Nicholas James Barker, Middleville and Erica Ruth Ross, Middleville. Dustin Blair Snow, Freeport and Amber Lynn McMillan, Middleville. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings and Christal Gayle Norton, Hastings. Scott Allen Prill, Hastings and Michele Elaine Paré, Hastings. Anthony Allen Carpenter, Wayland and Sherri Lynn Pekel, Wayland. Cory William Nelson, Shelbyville and Tammy Jo Vodry, Shelbyville. David Benjamin Wickham, Hastings and Kayla Nicole Arnie, Hastings. Andrew Michael Boness, Kentwood and Sarah Jane Tobias, Hastings. Carles James Hicks, Dowling and Brandy Lynn Quick, Kalamazoo. Andrew Scott Hall, Hastings and Jesica Dawn Slagel, Hastings. Social News Willson-Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. James Willson of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Lynn Willson, to Clayton James Sheridan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Sheridan of Allendale. Ms. Willson, a graduate from Grand Valley State University, is the Event Coordinator at Haworth Inn and Conference Center. Mr. Sheridan is a truck broker for Transcorr Logistics Company. An August wedding is planned. Traver Thomas Gay, Delton and Samantha Emma Steele, Delton. Craig Lee Madden, Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Walden, Hastings. John David Heacock, Middleville and Gloria Anne Kellogg, Middleville. David Ray Bennett, Hastings and Kajean Marie Araza, Hastings. Scot Michael Higgins, Bellevue and Sarah Ellen Madry, Bellevue. Warren Allen Menck, Delton and Jamie Marie Eckhart, Battle Creek. Timothy James MacDonald, Remus and Kerri Jane Avery, Woodland. Peter Louis-Mitchell Pollett, Adrian and Christina Mary Stiemsma, Dowling. Brandon Scott Lester, Battle Creek and Jennifer Linn Ross, Battle Creek. Mitchell Thomas Shinault, Hastings and Shanell Ann Weiler, Hastings. Timothy Adam Bracy, Hastings and Tachele Marie Hall, Hastings. Williams Family to perform tomorrow in Middleville The Williams Family Band will perform its popular bluegrass music at the Music on the Riverbank concert in Middleville Friday, Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert is scheduled for the gazebo in Stagecoach Park. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Middleville United Methodist Church. A fixture in West Michigan for more than three decades, the Williams Family band and their mix of bluegrass, country, folk and Gospel continues to entertain fans and music lovers from near and far. Founded by the late Larry Williams (a Michigan Country Music Hall of fame fiddle player), his children and grandchildren carry on his legacy. The band typically consists of Rick Williams on banjo and resonator guitar; Dave Williams on mandolin and fiddle; Carl Williams on guitar; Mary (Williams) Marker on the doghouse bass; and Dave’s son Adam often joining in on mandolin, guitar and vocals. Fiddle player Jim Bradford, a charter member of the Green Valley Boys/Green Valley Jamboree, isn’t getting out as much with the band due to some health issues, but there is always a chance he could be at the performance as well. Listeners can check out the Williams Family on a free ‘Hometown Pickin’’ download online at www.archive.org/details/HPWilliams FamilyBand06-11-09.mpg. Innovation Journey! Join us on the This interactive workshop is perfect for both the independent inventor and inventors within companies seeking to clarify product ideas, move ideas to commercialization and learn from the experiences of successful innovators. August 20, 2009 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch included. Area cheer teams win national titles More than 130 cheerleading teams from across the country gathered at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids last month, and four of the very best were from right down the road. The Middleville/Ostsego Young Champions Cheerleaders dominated the sixth National Allstar/Elite Cheerleading competition July 25. The program had three division championships and one runner-up finsh from its four teams. “Our cheerleaders have earned a bid to compete at Nationals the past three years, and we have been very successful, placing second and third in the nation,” said coach Tina Joy Matison. “This year they focused very hard on skills and really blew away the judges with all four teams.” The Middleville/Otsego team which combined 126 cheerleaders for the four teams, includes girls from the two communities as well as the surrounding areas. The youngest group, Division 3, included 42 girls from 7 to 12-years-old. “This team of talent took first place large with it’s perfect stunting and very fast pom/dance work,” said Matison. “At one point in the routine they take a huge breath and scream at the top of thier lungs for four counts. I like to call that one, ‘wake-up the judges’. It definitly worked. I’m pretty sure you could hear it from outside the arena.” The Middleville/Otsego girls also took first place in the Division 4 and Division 5 Large Team competitions. The eight to 14-year-old girls in Division 4 do tougher stunts than the girls in Division 3, and had nine stunt groups performing at a time cheering and moving to their music. “That’s all 42 kids working some magic,” said Matison. The Division 5 team is a group of 20 girls, who earned spots by try-out. “The requirements from this division are really stepped up,” Matison said. “At practice we try to give them little peices, then we put it all together and they did amazing. The routine was perfect, they were right on. Not one deduction in a very hard division.” The Division 6 team took second place. “The team that took first was amazing, and has been together for a very long time,” said Matison. “This division competes at a colligiate level. This freedom gives us the opportunity to really 'wow' the crowd. Pyramids two and three people high are very visual, but takes a lot of focus and teamwork to bring it together. Our four back tuck basket tosses are a crowd favorite that our cheerleaders make look easy.” Past years Nationals have been held in Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin. “I couldnt dream up a better day full of performaces,” said Matison. “Every one of our four teams blew the crowd away. All the teams saturday were amazing. It’s Nationals, you have to be the best to even compete. We truely had a lucky, awesome day. They took the mat and remembered the real job of a cheerleader, smiles, fun, and a whole lot of entertainment.” The Young Champions Cheerleading program runs classes once a week for 45 minutes in more than 90 school districts in Michigan, for girls and boys ages four to 18. “Middleville/Otsego is the name of our team, but we really are a tight colaboration of girls and guys from everywhere around here, not just those two cites specificlly,” said Matison. “That’s just where we practice. They practice separate and compete together. It works out very well.” The Middleville/Otsego Division 3 National Championship team included (front from left) Savannah Moore, Kimberly Lanting, Taylar Harrington, Whitney Hemmes, Rianon Schnieder, Kara Burbridge, Halle Raab, Dana Amershek, Emmarie Meehan, Holly Lawton, Alexis Bovee, (second row) Alli Joy Matison, Karmin Wright, Madison Raymond, Harley Hudon, Paige Papesh, Alyssa Devore, Raniah Davis, Kami Martin, Deanna Jousma, Lauren Sheilds, Kaitlyn Morse, (third row) Emery Shephard, Grace Daley, Lauren Smith, Emily Bileth, Amelia Northern, Courtney Johnson, Brooke Strandberg, Kailey Ritzema, Lauren Wolfenberger, Samantha Berends, (back) Ashley Glumm, Aleea Temerowski, Daniela Bruinsma, Alyssa Adrion, Tia Ritzema, Kristen Miller, Elisa Russell, Donna Fry, Keagan Brown, Coda Lawson-Coffee. The Middleville/Otsego Division 4 National Championship team included (front from left) Kaitlyn Burbridge, Rylyn Judkins, Katlyn Hall, Libby Betcher, Emma Crabtree, Renee Koepke, Catherine Lemus, Paige McFanin, Courtney Worline, Gillian Galbreath, Paige Gebbe, (second row), Katie Sparks, Carolyn Huebner, Rachael Ranes, EllenSidebotham, Nichole Daugherty, Jade McIntyre, Anna Stewart, Cierra Stafford, Rebekah Bower, Bailee Martens, Harmony Yanke, Chayse Brown, (third row) Andrew Dostert, Sierra Cornett, Kacee LaMange, Anna Collins, Cerli Shellenbarger, Ashley Ostrowski, Tea Kruisenga, Kayla Platt, Tiffany Burnell, Abbie Losiewski, Samantha Cain, Jack Gebben, (back) Anna Sleeman, Cierra Pattison, Destiny Dunkelberger, Nichole Allen, Kaitlyn Shanley, Kasey Hudon, and Kelsey Adrion. The Middleville/Otsego Division 5 National Championship team included (front from left) Ashlie McEwen, Alyssa Crill, Stephanie Seigel, Brittany Wellman, Eryn Halloran, (second row) Liz Burch, Alix Hall, Emily Halloran, Katie Bowling, MacKenzie Mannisto, (third row) Jada Bates, Haley Martin, Chelsea McFanin, Brooklynn LaMange, (back) Samantha Montgomery, Tracy Lively, Chelsey Culp, Amber Burch, Kerissa Glascott, and Courtney Ward. ® Register by … Friday, August 14th – Seating is limited! Cost is:$25.00 per person in advance/$50 at the door The For more information see: www.barrychamber.com Or Contact Valerie Byrnes at 269/945-2454 or valerie@barrychamber.com Program Host … 77537243 77528605 Co-sponsorship provided by: �Page 8 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Jon Gieseler runs to his goal From TIME to TIME Jon Gieseler races along during his 20-mile run from Lake Odessa to Hastings. A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XVI) Jon Gieseler cools off after completing his run from Lake Odessa to the high school in Hastings. shifted more to field events like the high jump and long jump. He’ll be a senior this year. “I’m always running here and there, but I only trained for like two weeks before I ran,” said Gieseler. He spent a week going out on two or three mile runs every day or every other day, then a week doing six to eight mile runs. That’s pretty good training to get ready for the football camp that was coming up, but not much when leading up to a 20-mile run. “My (football) coach told me he thought I should do it when football is over (to avoid injury), “but I had it all planned and had already been doing the training,” said Gieseler. He didn’t get injured. His calves were a little sore, but Gieseler said he was barely winded at the end of the run. Gieseler had water placed strategically along his path, and his mother made up signs and placed them along the way for encouragement. The path ran from Jordan Lake Rd, then east on Martin, south down Usborne Rd., and then down M-43 to and through Hastings up to the high school, where Giesler ran all the way up and touched the front door before calling it quits. Before hand the calculations put him at the high school between three and three and half hours after his departure from home near downtown Lake Odessa. Instead, the trip had taken him closer to two and a half hours. Giesler said some of his friends tease him now when he heads into Hastings, when he pulls up in a car they look at him quizzically and say, “oh, I thought you were going to run here.” There may be more running in Gieseler’s future. He’s thinking about getting in on the Summerfest 10K, and might ask varsity track and field coach Paul Fulmer to get him back into the distance races next spring, he might even take a shot at a full marathon (26.2 miles) “when I get the time.” Hastings High School & Middle School FIRST PRACTICE INFORMATION This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Jon MV Boosters’ golf scramble will be Aug. 9 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will host their ninth annual golf outing at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Sunday, Aug. 9. The four-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $50 per person. That fee gets the participant 18-holes of golf with a cart and dinner. An optional skins game will be available for an additional $20. The day will also feature raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, a putting contest, long drive and closest to the pin competitions, and more. Prize money will be determined by the number of teams entered. To register for the event send a check payable to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, along with a team name, and four player names and phone numbers to Keith Jones; 4432 Barryville Rd; Nashville, MI; 49073. Contact Jones with any questions at (517) 852-1901, or call Mulberry Fore at (517) 852-0760. Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After crossing the dry channel of the Big Sandy River, we went up the west bank a few miles until we found water in the channel and good grass on the banks. Captain Smith told us that the next two days would be hard ones for our oxen and horses, as the road was rough, and there would be practically no grass for them to pick. At his suggestion, we employed the early evening in cutting the luxuriant grass on the river-bank with our scythes and packing it into sacks and blankets to be carried along for the use of our stock. We packed this grass in every empty place in the wagons and even tied bundles of it on the sides and on top of the covers, until some of the wagons looked almost like traveling haymows. We made an early start the next morning and since the weather proved cool and favorable, covered 30 miles before we made camp that night. Twenty miles of this distance was through country covered with sandstone rocks, which protruded above the ground in every conceivable shape and made the roads very difficult to travel. In places, our heaviest wagons would sink six inches into the sand rock. The sides of the roads were so lined with boulders that there was no possibility of turning out to make a new track, so our wagons had to follow in the deep ruts already cut into the sandstone rock. • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL We Cater! Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up After 4pm Dinner Features: • Monday thru Thursday 8-oz. Hand Cut NY Strip Steak 9.99 • Tuesday - 1/2 Lb. 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FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE INFORMATION: Varsity Football - Monday, August 10 – 7 a.m. equipment handout, practice 8-11 a.m. Meet at field house (next to high school tennis courts). Fred Rademacher: 616-827-0569. JV Football –Monday, August 10 - 8 a.m. equipment handout, practice 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at field house (next to high school tennis courts). Pat Colston: 269-945-5378. Freshman Football - August 10 - 8 a.m. equipment handout, practice 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at field house (next to high school tennis courts). Marsh Evans: 269-795-3973. Volleyball - Wednesday, August 12, freshman, JV and varsity tryouts, 4-6:30 p.m. in high school gym. Gina McMahon: 948-0171; Mike Goggins, AD: 948-4409. Girls Swim - Wednesday August 12, practice 3:30-6 p.m. CERC pool . Carl Schoessel: 948-8658. Boys Varsity and JV Soccer – Wednesday, August 12, tryouts 6-8 p.m. on Johnson Field (the turf). Ben Conklin: 838-1165; Joel Strickland: 616-889-0027. Boys Tennis – Wednesday, August 12, practice 9-11 a.m. at the high school tennis courts. Ed vonderHoff: 269-908-2965. Cross Country - For runners not attending cross country camp, practice begins August 17, 9-11 a.m. at the high school. Jamie Dixon: 616-656-0136. Girls Golf – Wednesday, August 12, practice 9:30 a.m. at the Hastings Country Club. Bruce Krueger: 948-2383. Middle School Volleyball and Cross Country sign up is Sept. 9. Practice begins Sept. 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. - 948-4409. Athletic Director - Mike Goggins: 945-5290 or 948-4409. 77537245 Signs like this encouraged Gieseler along his run. • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lori Harton of Lake Odessa expected to find her son somewhere along the side of the road near the corner of Brown and Martin roads when she set out at 8:30 on the morning of July 18. She kept heading down Brown Rd., and didn’t find him. She turned south down Usborne Rd. and there he was, halfway to M43. Jon Gieseler had been running for just over an hour, and was about halfway through his 20 mile run from Lake Odessa to Hastings High School. Gieseler moved to Lake Odessa with his mother and step father during the summer before his freshman year of high school. After a few trips in the car from Lake Odessa to Hastings, Gieseler had an idea. “It was kind of just a goal I had since my freshman year, since I moved out here. I decided I wanted to run from our house to the high school,” said Gieseler. Gieseler had been a pretty good distance runner in middle school. He set the middle school record in the 1600-meter run as an eighth grader. As a freshman at Hastings during the 2006-07 school year he ran some distance races for the varsity track and field team, but in the years that followed his focus FAMILY REUNIONS • SEMINARS • MEETINGS We all wondered that a road had ever been made through such a country and soon learned that the only reason for it was that the emigration passing through the country in 1840 was so great as to demand another and shorter route to the coast than the one via Salt Lake City. In the year just mentioned, several large transportation companies were organized which made a business of carrying passengers to California for a certain price per person, including board and lodging. They carried first-, second- and third-class passengers. The first class traveled with horse teams hitched to light spring wagons paying $200 apiece and covering the journey from the Missouri River in 60 days; the second-class passengers traveled in wagons drawn by mule teams, at a cost of $150, it taking them 80 days to make the trip; the third class traveled with ox teams, paying $100 for the trip, which took them 100 days. The first year’s experience of these companies proved that grain-fed American horses were a failure for this purpose and route, and that mule teams were little better. Only the ox teams could live and successfully endure the trip, for with proper care, they would thrive on the native grasses along the way, while the horses and mules could not do so. It was these transportation companies that cut this road through the rough sandstone country for the purpose of saving 100 miles in the trip to California. Our camp was made right on the trail that night, for we were hemmed in by rocks. We threw down the grass which we had cut the previous day, and our stock spent the night beside the wagons doing away with the necessity for a double guard. We had no water for the stock and only that which we had carried during the previous day for ourselves, so we made an early start the next morning in order to reach water and grass on the Green River which was 10 miles away. The sun rose bright and clear on this, our Uncle Sam’s birthday, July 4, 1852, and we celebrated right merrily by starting down the steep descent into the valley of the Green River. It was a beautiful and inspiring view from our elevation. The delightful valley, broad, green and picturesque in the glow of the early morning sun, looked as if it might well have been selected as a quiet and happy Eden for the home of a primitive race. It spread out for 10 miles in front of us to the river itself and then 10 miles beyond the river to another range of mountains which we must pass in order to reach the Bear River Valley beyond. The most dangerous part of the descent came soon after our start. There had originally been a bluff 50 feet in height here, and when the road was first put through, all wagons were let down over it by ropes and tackles. When the Mormons got possession of the road and the ferry on Green River, they charged $10 a wagon for lowering them over the cliff and taking them across the river on the ferry. This was little less than robbery, and the emigrants, in 1851, decided to cut a road down the soft sandstone bluff and save the charge. This was done and the Mormons lost a large source of income; they still kept the road in good repair, and published and sent a guidebook through the country explaining the advantages of this route in order to get good returns from their investment at the ferry. At this steep road down the bluff, we found two men connected with the ferry, who gave us instructions and aid in making the dangerous descent. The captain told me to go ahead and take my wagon down first, giving me directions as to how to do it. Three of the four span were unhitched and driven down the road to the foot of the bluff; the remaining and best span was left attached to the wagon to take it down while the speed was regulated by a heavy two-inch rope attached to the rear axle and running over the drum of a windlass. With this arrangement the descent which had looked so hard was made with ease and safety. (To be continued) “ S t r etchi n g ” THISS AUTO Hastings “Your repair dollars go further at” SERVICE • Collision & Auto Repair • Lube, Oil & Filter $18.95 • Laser Wheel Alignment from $35.95 • Air Conditioning System Check from $29.95 • Mechanical Repairs Up to 5 Qts. of Oil from Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic WE WILL MATCH ANY COMPETITOR’S ADVERTISED PRICE. WE WANT TO BE YOUR BEST VALUE! 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77536998 Satisfaction Guaranteed! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — Page 9 Lions tap Lincoln to take over for Mittelstaedt by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “We’re hoping to throw the ball a little bit more.” That would be a big change for the Maple Valley varsity football team, but the biggest possible change has already happened. Brian Lincoln officially took over the head coaching duties last week, from retired head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Mittelstaedt compiled a record to 173 wins and 70 losses in his 24 seasons leading the Lion varsity program. His teams reached the state playoffs 13 times, including a run of seven straight times from 1999 through 2005. The Lions reached the state semifinals in 1992, and the Class CC State Finals at the Silverdome in 1997 where they fell 6-0 to Oakridge. “Obviously he’s the one that put Maple Valley on the map,” said Lincoln. “It’s definitely scary to try to replace him. I don’t think you can replace him.” To be fair, Mittelstaedt’s teams weren’t totally ground based. He said most of his teams averaged about a touchdown pass a game. The thing was, they led so often that they were better off controlling the ball and running down the clock. Mittelstaedt took over the football program in 1985, after coach Dan Watson stepped aside. From 1981 to 2005, the Maple Valley varsity football program had just one losing season, and there were only two losing seasons on the junior varsity level. Mittelstaedt is especially proud of his teams’ 27-game regular season winning streak that stretched from 1989 to 1992 and another 25-game streak that went from 1998 to 2001. Going to the playoffs for the first time, in 1987, was nearly as sweet as getting to the Silverdome. “We were one of 16 teams in the state to make the playoffs (in 1987). One of the top 16 of 189. We won our first game versus an 11th ranked opponent,” said Mittelstaedt. “I think that showed the kids at Maple Valley that we were just as good and capable of playing with any team in the state.” Mittelstaedt taught and coached at Maple In 24 seasons as Maple Valley’s varsity football coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt compiled a record of 173 wins and 70 losses. Brian Lincoln, the new Maple Valley varsity football coach, cheers on members of his boys’ track and field team at the state finals in May. Valley for 36 years. He accepted a buyout to end his teaching career, and says he would still be teaching if it hadn’t been for that. He would also like to coach again, but had to be away from the game to care for his mother, Relscha Mittelstaedt, who passed away and couldn’t devote the kind of time a head coach needs to give a varsity program. “It was really tough, really tough,” he said. “It was a tough decision to quit teaching too. I’d been doing it for a lot of years, a lot of years, and I really enjoyed the coaching too.” It was a tough ending to his coaching career at Maple Valley for Mittelstaedt. The Lions were 4-5, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The Lions were 914 in their three years in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA). by Brett Bremer Maple Valley football meant moving ball and making playoffs Actually, if you live and breath in Lion County, the entire season has been in preparation of the playoffs, because not going to the playoffs is not an option. I'm not saying that football is all important in this little farm community, but I was told recently by a Maple Valley mother that when her son was born there was more football equipment in the crib than baby toys. In fact, in Lion Country, football equipment constitutes baby toys. When they assemble the school calendar each year, they mark down the important fall dates, such as "School Begins," "Teacher Conferences," "Playoffs Begin." “I was a little disappointed last year,” said Mittelstaedt. “I thought we had a chance to be a playoff caliber team. I had three starters out. Two were academically ineligible, and Adam Kennedy broke his neck in track.” A number of other players missed time as well, and things just didn’t pan out in the tough KVA. The Lions finished in a tie for fifth in the league. “It was just a frustrating ending, and yet if we had gotten four more yards versus Olivet and gotten the extra point, we’d have been in the playoffs,” said Mittelstaedt. Lincoln spent five seasons, beginning in 2001, coaching the Lion junior varsity with Bryan Carpenter and has been a varsity assistant the last three seasons. He was the defensive coordinator for the team last fall. He said one of the biggest things he’ll take from his time under Mittelstaedt is the ability to delegate. “He always let his assistant coaches coach,” said Lincoln. “I’ve been told that by numerous coaches. Surround yourself with good people and let them coach so you don’t have to try and do everything yourself.” Recognizing important assistants was a big part of the letter Mittelstaedt wrote to the community announcing his resignation in early July. He mentioned guys like Don Roscoe who coached at Maple Valley for 21 years, Gary St. Onge 19 years, Marty Martin 14 years, and Chris Ricketts who’d coached football with him for 15 years. Lincoln said he plans to keep Ricketts around, and his staff will also include offensive coordinator Kevin Stewart, Matt Rohde, Steve Hopkins, and Carpenter on the JV level. He’s still looking to add another coach or two to his staff. Rohde comes from Olivet, where Lincoln NOLAN G. HEATH played his high school ball before moving on to Olivet College. Lincoln teaches math at Maple Valley High School. In addition to teaching and coaching football, Mittelstaedt spent time as a baseball coach, a basketball coach, a track coach, and a softball coach. “He’s been a huge, huge asset,” said Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm. “He’s been teaching here for I don’t know how long. He’s coached it all.” Lincoln has had some coaching success himself in another arena, building the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team into one of the best in the state in Division 3. He’s had athletes win state championships in each of the past two seasons. “He definitely was qualified,” Brumm said of Lincoln. “He’s been working with Guenther these past few years. He was the junior varsity coach and then assistant varsity. He knows our kids. Our boys’ track team has been successful. He works hard with them and he’s going to bring that work ethic over to football also.” While the football team has struggled in its three years in the KVA, the boys’ track and field team has flourished, winning three consecutive conference championships. The team also won its first ever regional title in 2008. “I’ve been pretty lucky in track to get something going pretty special,” said Lincoln. “So, I’m hoping for the same thing in football, but it takes the athletes.” If the athletes aren’t there. He’ll try and build them. “You always want kids to be faster. A lot of the things we do in track I’ve been trying to implement in football the last couple years anyway,” said Lincoln “The kids are buying into our new program. They were excited with camp last week. I could see a lot of excitement. You can tell they want to win and want to work hard. I have some great assistant coaches, and they are already putting in a lot of hard work.” TYDEN PARK • It’ll take some work to learn the new schemes Lincoln wants to put in. “We’re changing the offense up a little bit,” said the coach. “We’ll have multiple formations, but we’re still going to run some of the Wing-T stuff. We’re going to add a lot of motion. We’re hoping to throw the ball a little bit more.” Mittelstaedt said that a focus on offense is something that’s very different from 25 years ago. “The biggest change is all the spread offenses, and people concentrating so much on the offensive side of the ball,” said Mittelstaedt. “There is’ a lot more exchanging of tapes, or now CD’s and DVD’s or whatever you call them. It’s a year long job now. You no longer can get away. In the spring you’re constantly doing things. There’s the emphasis on the passing leagues and the summer camps. It has never been an easy job. I don’t think people realize what’s involved until you become a head coach and experience it. I’m amazed at the longevity I’ve had. I’ve watched a lot of people come and go, a lot of great coaches.” While there are a lot of reasons that the job is a tough one, there are a lot of reasons its a rewarding one. “Love of the game,” said Mittelstaedt. “I enjoy working with the young people. We’ve had some great young people at Maple Valley. Most of them have worked very hard to become very good ball players.” Mittelstaedt has plans to sell his house in Nashville, and he and his wife Janice are moving to their retirement home west of Mount Pleasant. “I really think we’re going to be on the way up,” Mittelstaedt said of the Lion football program. “A lot of the players coming up, I had their parents. They’re good football people, and they’re going to be good kids. “I’m hoping it’s just a matter of time for Maple Valley to be up near the top again.” SATURDAY AUG. 29TH Sept. 16, 1988-Aug. 10, 2008 - Jon Gambee In loving memory of our beautiful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Nolan Gregory Heath. The calendar says a year, but my heart says yesterday. They say time heals but this kind of pain doesn’t heal, it simply becomes easier to bear. Our hearts are forever scarred and there will never be closure. We laugh a lot less and cry a lot more. We miss your beautiful face, your blue eyes and gorgeous smile. I miss your hugs and “I love yous” and your great sense of humor. You were always stirring things up! And Ruby still looks out the window for you to come home. We get peace from the knowledge that you are with our heavenly Father and that you are at peace and in comfort. The Heath and Gillons Families gather strength from each other and from our many caring, loving friends. We have always been, and will always be forever united. Nolan you are deeply missed and forever loved. God speed little man...Sweet dreams. Mom, Dad, Newell, Keith, The Heath and Gillons families and your beloved dog, Ruby M $ COST… 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 21st CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2009 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain___________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 77536775 On my calendar it just says, “Football - Districts”, but “Playoffs Begin” is probably close enough. Jon Gambee, our talented former Cops and Courts and Maple Valley football reporter, wrote those lines as the Maple Valley varsity football team prepared to head into the 2002 state football playoffs. Maple Valley’s varsity football team was in the middle of a string of seven consecutive playoff appearances. And that string, from 1999 to 2005, didn’t even include one of the best seasons ever by a local team - the one where the Lions made it to the Silverdome in 1997. At that time it was hard to fathom that there would come a day when an entire high school class might go through four years at Maple Valley without seeing its varsity football team play in a single playoff contest. That’s what will happen if the Lions don’t make it to the playoffs this fall. Lion head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, who recently resigned after 24 years as varsity head coach, wrote in a letter to the community this summer that from 1986 to 2005 every class won a league championship or made the playoffs in either its junior or senior season. That’s an amazing feat. Like many of you outside of the Nashville and Vermontville area, I read Gambee’s accounts of the contests more often than I actually got to see a Maple Valley varsity football game. He seemed to always refer to coach Mittelstaedt as “Maple Valley hall of fame head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt”, as if his mother knew he was going to be born for the job and had given him the first name “Maple Valley hall of fame head coach”. That’s one thing I’ll always remember about the coach Mittelstaedt era. The others are the way the crowds gathered at Fuller Street Field swarming around with their lawn chairs as only a little rope line held the fanatics back from the field; the way on a clear night there would always come that point where the sky would be the exact same color as the Lions’ jerseys; “We hit, we never quit!” as the players made their two-by-two march out onto the field; and the way Mittelstaedt’s teams lived up to that motto. Trying to teach my brother-in-law about the greatness of Bo Jackson the other day, we hunted down some YouTube videos of his day’s in the Raiders’ silver and black. There was also a video from the old Nintendo game “Tecmo Bowl”. Tecmo Bowl Jackson, the greatest athlete in video game history, ran from one one-yard-line to the other, then back to his own end zone, then the other way again scoring a touchdown as an entire quarter ran of the clock. Nothing similar will ever happen in real life, but my favorite Maple Valley moment used up most of a quarter. In 2002 at Olivet, the Lions dominated the Eagles. Maple Valley built a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Olivet punted on the first play of the second quarter, and the Lions went on a 21-play drive that ended in a touchdown and a 12-0 lead. Olivet had 39 seconds run three plays before the half ended. That was Maple Valley football, and with any luck - it will be again. Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY AUG. 29TH �Page 10 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James A. Berry (date of birth October 9, 1922), Grantor of the James A. Berry and Marie A. Berry Living Trust dated August 22, 1984, who lived at 8383 Huff Rd., Bellevue, MI died June 9, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to The current Trustee, Diane M. Wagner at 8383 Huff Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021, or to the attorney for the Trustee, KATHLEEN F. COOK, at 121 South Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 29, 2009 Law Office of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F. Cook P31842 121 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte, MI 48813 77537171 (517) 543-7643 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER RISON and ANISSA RISON, husband and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated November 28, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071206-0004912, as partially released by agreement dated January 18, 2008, recorded January 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080124-0000759, Barry County Records, and by agreement dated July 14, 2008, recorded September 15, 2008, as Instrument No. 200809150009167, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three and 47/100 Dollars ($111,173.47). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 3rd day of September, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 18, T3N, R10W, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 393.00 feet to point of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 247.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 330.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 287 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 110.00 feet; thence North 00º 15' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 220.00 feet to point of beginning. Except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 413.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 35.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 75.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 15.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankey Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 448.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 25.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West 25.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 235.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of the premises that exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises and property described above or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in or upon the premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Rison Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-018-013-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536989 1680608-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25367 NC In the matter of Chad Lena Snooks. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: To change the name of Chad Lena Snooks to Lena Chad Snooks. Date: 7-28-09 Carol Jones Dwyer P32669 1425 South Hanover Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 Jeremy Snooks 1043 Bridge St., Apt. 1 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 616-262-2029 Jennifer Snooks 12382 Bowens Mill Rd. Wayland, MI 49348 77536160 269-795-7988 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: William P. Hosmer and Angela M. Hosmer 207 North State Street Nashville, MI 49073 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 6, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537169 File Number: 269.2466 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael Tobin aka Mike Tobin a married man, andCheryl Tobin,a married woman, as husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Lender LTD dba City Federal Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of April, 2004 in Doc# 1126391 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Eight & 80/100 ($84,338.8), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September, 2009 at 1:00 p m o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 8, Block 15, Daniel Striker's Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page(s) 11, except the use only of a strip of land 11 feet East and West and 66 feet North and South of the SE corner of said premises to be used by the adjacent owners on the East as a driveway. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 8/6/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77537202 248-362-2600 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to David L Deyoung and Lori A Deyoung, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5565 Romeyn Woods, Middleville, MI 49333-8920. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 31, 2009. I f the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537015 File # 277028F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jacob G Baker, a married man and Jennifer Baker, as to dower rights only to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2006 and recorded November 8, 2006 in Instrument #1172515 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, by assignment dated July 14, 2009 and recorded July 20, 2009 in Instrument # 20090720007527 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Eight Cents ($148,121.08) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 3, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast one quarter of the Southwest one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Township of Irving, County of Barry, Michigan; thence North along the center line of Hammond Road, 400 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence Southeasterly 445 feet or more or less to a point in the center of Brown Road 342 feet East of beginning; thence West along the center of Brown Road to beginning. Commonly known as 7020 Hammond Rd, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/06/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77537214 Our File No: 09-11807 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael Irish, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1880 Ottawa Trl, Hastings, MI 49058-8551. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1310 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 31, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537156 File # 234783F02 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Eric L Cornwell & Lisa A Cornwell, regarding the property at 111 Lentz Nashville, MI 49073. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4) you are hereby notified of the following: You have the right to request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee of ¬Bank of America, with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (517) 3738370 or (313) 456-3540. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: August 6, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77537152 Our File No: 09-12810 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin Biek and Angela M Biek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 3, 2006, and recorded on November 7, 2006 in instrument 1172498, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five And 94/100 Dollars ($78,445.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 20, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of lots 5 and 6, Block 27, Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536731 File #275531F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R. Clark and Mary A. Clark, husband an wife, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2006, and recorded on January 24, 2006 in instrument 1159284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Seven And 01/100 Dollars ($222,677.01), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9; thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Section, 200.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section, 521.07 feet to the Shore of Hathaway Lake; thence along an intermediate Traverse line of said Lake South 88 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East 46.36 feet; thence North 82 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 154.78 feet to said East line of Section 5 and the end of said Traverse line; thence South along said East line, 543.81 feet to the place of beginning. Including land lying between said Traverse line and the Waters of Hathaway Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537183 File #273327F01 Bandits damage three local businesses by Amy Jo Parish and Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writers Several businesses and residences in the Maple Valley area have fallen victim to breaking and entering incidents over the past few weeks. The most recent occurrence happened Thursday, July 30, at about 1 a.m. in Vermontville. The front door of Independent Bank branch on Main Street was found to be smashed completely out of its frame. The bank was closed for part of the morning Thursday while the door was repaired but was open for business in the early afternoon. Messages left with the marketing director of Independent Bank were not returned, though an employee did report that it appeared as if nothing had been taken from inside the bank. This incident is still under investigation. It is not known at this time whether the breakin is connected, but MOO-ville Creamery and Ewing Landscaping in Nashville were both hit by criminals late July 14 or early July 15. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the suspects apparently used a golf club to smash the drive-through window at MOO-ville and steal a cash register sitting on the counter. A piece of the club broke off and was left at the scene. The register, which contained approximately $100, was later found broken and empty in the yard of a residence on Maple VANDALISM, continued on page 12 COURT NEWS Edward Gene Lloyd, 41, of Alto pleaded guilty June 26 to charges of operating while under the influence of liquor, third offense, stemming from a March 28 incident. Last week, Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced Lloyd to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, and 36 months of probation, with the balance of jail time to be suspended upon payment of a total of $1,828 in fines and court costs Jay Lee Allerding, 27, of Hastings pleaded guilty July 8 to possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) less than 25 grams. Last week, Judge Fisher sentenced Allerding to six months in jail with credit for two days served, 36 months of probation and ordered him to pay $828 in fines and court costs. Allerding also was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. In October 2008, Jeremy Lee Marble, 22, of Hastings pleaded guilty to fourth offense fleeing and eluding and operating while impaired. July 24, Fisher sentenced Marble to six months in jail for fleeing and eluding and three months in jail for operating while impaired. Marble is to participate in cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling while in jail. He also was ordered to pay $3,293 in fines and court costs by April 1, 2010, and serve 36 months of probation. The charges stemmed from a July 24, 2008, incident when a Hastings City Police officer attempted to pull over Marble after seeing him driving erratically. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dustin Atkinson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008 in instrument 200805140005193, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 90/100 Dollars ($115,947.90), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 7, Samuel Roush's Addition, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536932 File #276799F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage made on February 16, 2006, by PINNACLE DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagors, to BYRON BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, recorded February 24, 2006, in Instrument No. 1160534 of Mortgages, as assigned to BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company by Assignment of Mortgage of similar or even date herewith, Barry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage at the date of this notice the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and 66/100 ($76,254.66) on principal and interest. The length of the redemption period under MCL 600.3240, is 6 months from the date of the sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North Door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the lands and premises, or as much thereof as is necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows, to-wit: Unit No. 18, EAST TOWN HOMES, a Condominium according to the Master Deed, recorded in Document No. 1074113, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Property Address: 130-2 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan Parcel Number: 08-41-195-018-00 Dated: August 6, 2009 BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: John R. Grant 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Ave., N.W. P.O. Box 360 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0360 77537209 (616) 732-5000 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-086-CH NOTICE OF SALE HON. JAMES H. FISHER KEVIN J. ZASADIL and MARY ANNE ZASADIL, Plaintiff vs. JOHN ROUGH IV and SUSAN M. COBURN, Defendant. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorney at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on June 5, 2009, in a certain cause therein pending wherein Kevin J. Zasadil and Maryanne Zasadil were Plaintiffs and John Rough IV and Susan M. Coburn were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, on August 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. the following described property(ies), all those certain piece(s) or parcel(s) of land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. LOT NUMBER 11 OF PLEASANT VALLEY PLAT, SECTION 19, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PP#08-16-185-011-00 Commonly known as: 1785 S. Patterson Road, Wayland, Michigan 49348 Dated: 6/24/09 Pamela Jarvis, County Clerk Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 77536381 (269) 945-9585 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Benjamin Staton and Darcy Staton, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 104 N Shore Dr, Hastings, MI 490589277. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 31, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537154 File # 277914F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. Becki Salazar and Paul Salazar 129 West Broadway Street Woodland, mi 48897 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 6, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537173 File Number: 221.6188 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Royce T Slater, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6800 W Garbow Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-8946. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537179 File # 277822F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to David L Clark and Bonnie Clark, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1487 Clearview Dr, Dowling, MI 490509788. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537181 File # 277993F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jay Dekleine and Sharon Dekleine, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 3555. Lisa Ln, Wayland, MI 49348-9339. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1300 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from July 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after July 31, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537158 File # 256102F03 To: ANIMAL SHELTER ADDITION Hastings Community Education & Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule August 6 - Wednesday, August 12 Secretary – Alternative Education, Adult Education, Special Education Programs: School-year position. Associates Degree with educational background in Business/Office Administration preferred. Must be proficient in MicroSoft Office. Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77537001 77537188 Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for students The term of the contract will be for the year beginning November 1, 2009 and ending October 31, 2012. The closing date for the bid is August 27th at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “HVAC BID” A copy of the invitation to bid may be requested by phone or in person at the County Clerks office (269) 9451285, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. 77537162 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 07523870 Resumes must be received by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Send to Cynthia Vujea, Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Michigan 49046. For complete job description, call 269-623-9225 or email sjones@dkschools.org Weight Room Hours: 77536892 Delton Kellogg Schools Position Available FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: William Arthur Cridler 6494 West Irving Road Hastings, MI 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 6, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537013 File Number: 280.8086 THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR HVAC SERVICE INVITATION TO BID The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the construction of an addition to the Barry County Animal Shelter. Bid specifications can be obtained by contacting Barry County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058; 269-945-1284 or www.barrycounty.org. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen L Fisher Sr, aka Allen L. Fisher, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 16, 2003 in instrument 1119328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five And 92/100 Dollars ($55,865.92), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Praireville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 74 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536873 File #258598F02 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings teen earns Eagle Scout rank by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Court of Honor was held last week to commend 14-year-old Matt Johnson for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting. Matt, a member of Hastings Boy Scout Troop 74, actually earned his Eagle rank in November 2008 when he was 13, but it was decided to delay the ceremony until this summer so out-of-state family members and those out of the country could attend. Keynote speaker at the event was Michael D. Sulgrove, Scout Executive for the Gerald For Sale Garage Sale Pets HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 BIG MULTI FAMILY sale. Today, Thursday Only! Back to school items including backpacks, lunch boxes & many name brand clothes, girls size 5T-12, boys size 5T16, womens & mens clothing too. Home Interiors 50% off, (prior consultant looking to sell merchandise.) Power Gym pull up bar, stroller & bassinet. Too much to mention. 819 Mill St., Hastings. COON HOUND PUPPIES: asking $85 obo. Call after 3:30, (269)908-0133. R. Ford Council. During his presentation, he noted that astronauts Neil Armstrong and James Lovell were Eagle Scouts. Other speakers at the event included Jim Bailey, Troop 74 Scoutmaster, Doug Ashby, a former Troop 74 Scoutmaster, and Craig Hardy, Troop 74 scout leader. Matt, the son of Brad and Karin Johnson, has become well known and loved in the nonprofit circles in the area because of the service project he completed to earn the Eagle rank. He developed and organized a project to build a Charity House, a small shed-type structure where people can donate returnable bottles and cans. Each month, a different charity can cash in the cans and bottles and keep the proceeds. The Charity House is located by the recycling center on East State Street, across from Bliss, Clearing, Niagara Technical Services in Hastings. Matt credits his grandfather Tom Johnson for giving him the idea to create a place where people could donate bottles and cans to help local organizations. His grandfather had commented that he didn’t think it was worth standing in line to redeem the bottle and can refunds. That gave Matt the concept of making it easy for people to get rid of their bottles and cans and collectively help local organizations at the same time. To date, each charity usually gets an average of $250 to $300 for the month an organization maintains the Charity House, Matt said. The highest was around $450 to $500, he added. That makes him feel “pretty great to be able to make an impact on a lot of people.” Matt organized the Charity House project with help from the Leadership Barry County Class of 2008, the Hastings Rotary Club and Barry County United Way. In the fall, Matt will be an eighth grade student at Hastings Middle School. He is younger than the average age that boys usually earn the Eagle Scout rank. According to last year’s statistics, the average age was 17.3. Earning an Eagle Scout rank is a long process, which includes going through various lower ranks, earning 21 merit badges, FREE: SMALL Border Collie mix, 20/lbs, (269)209-7140. NEIGHBORHOOD, continued from page 1 A display highlighting his service project is shown here with new Eagle Scout Matt Johnson. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale ESTATE SALE! 10 years in the making! Appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing for every member of the family, kids toys, baby supplies, “big boy toys”, kitchen tools, wedding dress, art work. Too much to list, more being added everyday. 4800 E. Cooper Road, Dowling (near Lacey & North Avenue), August 5th-8th, 9am7pm. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Garage Sale 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, 8/7; Saturday, 8/8, 8am-6pm, 500 Terry Lane, Hastings, off Star School Rd. Entertainment centers, 2 Total Gyms, power lawn items, tools, home decor, DVDs, VHS, CDs, adult & girls clothing, toys, too much to list. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 115 S. Washington St, Hastings, August 8th, 8:30am4pm. Maternity clothes, baby & kids clothes, adult clothes, weight machine, double bed & dresser and lots of misc. GARAGE SALE: AUGUST 8th, 9am-3pm, 427 S. East Street, Hastings. MULTI FAMILY GARAGE sale: Friday and Saturday, 95. 5025 E. M-79 Hwy., between Hastings and Nashville. Automotive RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. In Memoriam IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN. If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday, but there is an ache within my heart that will never go away. In loving memory of Maxine Killinger May 7, 1925-August 8, 2007 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Help Wanted 3/4 TON PICK-UP truck minimum owner, operators wanted for hauling campers. CDL Class-A preferred. Must have clean driving record & experience, (269)9459833. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Community Notices HASTINGS HIGH CLASS OF ‘79 30 YEAR REUNION. August 29th. Details at http://hastingsclassof79.tripod.com/ or email your mailing address to kjfrmn@aol.com to receive your invitation Recreation 1993 17’ SYLVAN Pontoon: 18hp Johnson, runs good with 2008 Genesis Trailer, $3,000. 3hp Evinrude, $200; 4hp Evinrude, $250. (269)945-5745 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Broadway and [east] of Hanover Street. “The comprehensive community plan calls for the retention of the existing single-family structures but allowing for the conversion to offices and multi-family use. Permitted uses will be the same or similar to those allowed in the apartment-office district. Demolition of existing buildings to provide off-street parking is discouraged. New construction is to be designed to ensure compatibility with the residential scale and character of existing buildings.” According to Hart, the lot size and residential density of the proposed neighborhood edge district would be the same as the density for the current A-O district. However, members of the commission suggested that the NE district downsize from a maximum of 24 units in a multi-family dwelling to eight. The commission also discussed changes in the ordinance’s setbacks, off-street parking, roofline and other requirements to make it more compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, while allowing for change and development. At the end of the discussion, the commissioners unanimously approved a motion to have staff make changes to the proposed ordinance and bring it to next month’s meeting for further discussion. In other business, the commission: • Discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate wind energy systems within the city limits. The ordinance is designed to cover all wind turbines whether commercial or residential. After a lengthy discussion about changing some details of the ordinance regarding the height of towers, setbacks from property lines and more, the board approved a motion to hold a public hearing on the amended proposal at next month’s planning commission meeting. • Held a public hearing to solicit comment regarding an amendment to the city code to provide for multi-jurisdictional approval of zoning changes not compliant with the Joint land Use Plan. There were no questions or comments from the public, so the commission approved a motion to send the proposed amendment to City Council for approval. • Heard a status report regarding modification of the Joint Land Use Plan’s preliminary initial urban service area (PIUSA), the urban service area, the limited service agreement for Carlton Township and Hastings Charter Township, and the septic tank effluent pump sewer system agreement. The commission approved a motion to hold a public hearing on the proposed changes to the PIUSA in the Joint Land Use Plan. • Approved the site plan for municipal parking lot No. 6, located on the southeast corner of South Jefferson and East Center streets. VANDALISM, continued from page 10 Grove Road. It is believed the suspects also broke into Ewing Landscaping and Garden Center, just down the road from the creamery, the same night. The door to a small shed-type building used as the office for the business was forced open and a cash register stolen. The owners reported that the register contained approximately $145 in bills and $50 in change. serving six months in a troop leadership position, planning, developing and giving leadership to a service project for a religious com- munity, organization or a school; taking part in a Scoutmaster conference, and successfully completing an Eagle Scout board of review. Matt Johnson shows his Eagle Scout award. POLICE BEAT Hastings man arrested for assault Hastings City Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Clinton Street to investigate a report of a domestic assault Saturday, Aug. 1. The assault reportedly occurred at a residence in the 400 block of North Michigan Avenue earlier that morning. Officers spoke with 25-year-old victim who said she was assaulted by her live-in boyfriend, identified as Patrick Stephens, 25, from Hastings. Officers went to the Michigan Avenue residence and found Stephens in the process of moving his belongings into his vehicle. He was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault. Man exposes self at state park Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded July 30 to a report of a man exposing himself in the showers at the Yankee Springs State Park campground on Briggs Road. Three female witnesses reported seeing a man showering with the door open across from the women’s restroom in the campground’s restroom facility. One woman said that the man turned around, made eye contact and appeared to be fondling himself. The witnesses described the man as being approximately six feet tall, slender, and balding with light colored hair. The man was reported to be seen leaving the area on a blue mountain bike prior to the arrival of deputies. The deputies searched the area around the campground but did not find anyone who matched the description. Teens arrested for vandalism Hastings Police arrested of two area teens after they did over $200 damage inside of a residence in the 200 block of East Mill Street The suspects, Angela Christiansen, 18, from Hastings and Calvin Lustey, 17, from Middleville, are both accused of “trashing” the apartment July 5 while the resident was out of town. Officers reported that the duo is suspected of damaging interior doors, drawers, drywall and purposely plugging up a drain. Christiansen also is accused of stealing some jewelry from the apartment and is facing charges of larceny in a building and malicious destruction of property. Lustey is facing charges of malicious destruction of property. Both were lodged in the Barry County Jail. Broken window leads to arrest Hastings Police responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering of a storage facility behind Ace Hardware during the early morning hours of Aug. 2. The officers spoke to witnesses who reported that they heard glass breaking and observed an individual known to them near the building. Officers located the subject, who was identified as Anthony Benedict, 26, from Hastings, in an alley west of the building sitting on a bench. Benedict, who was intoxicated, denied breaking the large window, however, officers said that an injury to his wrist suggested otherwise. Benedict was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing additional charges of malicious destruction of property. Custom golf cart stolen from Delton home The Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a custom-painted Yamaha golf cart stolen from a Delton home July 31. The gas-powered golf cart was painted red, maroon, yellow, and green with flames, tinted windshield and Harley Davidson markings and neon light on the front. It was last seen chained to a support beam of a deck at the rear of the of the owner’s house on Wednesday, July 22. The chain and lock also were missing. No evidence was found at the scene. Messing with ‘honor system’ pays little Witnesses told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies that they saw a dark-colored van near the boat launch at Barry’s Resort on Charlton Park Road in Hastings at approximately 4 a.m. Saturday, July 24. That same night, someone reportedly pried open the “honor-system” drop box used to collect fees for the use of the boat launch. It was estimated that the suspect(s) may have made off with $6 to $8 in fees. �Barry County Fair 4-H Results Buyers are generous at large animal auction The Grand Champion Carcass Lamb raised by Corbin Angus went to John Loftus sold to John Loftus for $5 per pound. Pictured are John Loftus and Corbin Angus. The Reserve Champion Ewe raised by Lee Dean went to American Farm Mortgage for $3.50 per pound. Pictured above are Ron Dingerson and Lee Dean. The Reserve Champion Wether raised by Julie Feldpausch went to Drs. Bloom and Bloom for $5 per pound. Pictured are Julie Feldpausch and Dr. Scott Bloom. Despite lower numbers than last year, the large animal auction at the Barry County Fair July 24 still hovered near $400,000. All told, the sale brought in $382,211 from the sale of 89 steers, 76 lambs and 285 hogs. The steers brought in $175,089, the lambs $31,286 and the swine $175,836. Compared to 2008, this year’s sale had two more steers, six fewer lambs, and 53 fewer hogs. Animals donated to the Meating the Need food bank program this year included one steer, 14 hogs, two lambs and 24 small animals. The Grand Champion Carcass Hog raised by Alicia White went to John Loftus for $3.25 per pound. Pictured above are Alicia White and John Loftus. The Grand Champion Barrow raised by RJ Masselink went to Zeeland Farm Service for $6 per pound. Masselink is joined here by Shannon Claudill. The Supreme Champion Lamb raised by Ashley Kelly was bought by Chuck and Judy Skinner for $6 per pound. Pictured above are Ashley Kelly and Judy Skinner. The Grand Champion Carcass Steer raised by Nick Reigler went to John Loftus for $2 per pound. The Reserve Champion Gilt raised by Marissa Lund went to Greenstone Farm Services for $2.25 per pound. Pictured are Luke Bakker and Marissa Lund. The Reserve Champion Barrow raised by Marissa Lund went to Dr. Brian Krauss for $2.75 per pound. Pictured are Marissa Lund and Jennifer Krauss. �Barry County Fair 4-H Results The Gallon of Milk award went to Austin Petter. This year, the Gallon of Milk competition raised $16,679 for the Barry County 4-H dairy program. Pictured are Courtney Larsen, Eden Haywood, Austin Haywood, Austin Petter, Greg Zuver, Tony Barcroft, Dr. Al Eavey, Ethan Haywood, Alyssa Larsen and Devin Haywood. The Grand Champion Steer raised by Ross Masselink went to Dykstra Partners for $3 per pound. Pictured are Dave and Barb Dykstra with Ross Masselink. The Supreme Champion Hog raised by Kinsee Lettinga went to JTB Grain, Kalmbach Feeds for a bid of $3.50 per pound. Joining Lettinga are Chris Shellenbarger, Mike Crumbaugh and Daryl Kalmbach. BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton • 269-623-5115 629 W. State St., Hastings • 269-948-3720 KING’S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 130 W. State St., Hastings (269) 945-4284 PRECISION AUTO BODY 819 E. Railroad St., Hastings (269) 948-9472 BOSLEY PHARMACY South Jefferson St., Hastings (269) 945-3429 1-800-831-7597 WELTON’S HEATING & COOLING ART MEADE AUTO SALES PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 401 N. Broadway, Hastings (269) 945-5352 115 S. Jefferson St., Hastings (269) 945-9249 1633 S. Hanover, Hastings (269) 948-8111 430 W. State St., Hastings (269) 948-8558 GIRRBACH FUNERAL GREENSTONE FARM HOME CREDIT SERVICES The Reserve Champion Steer raised by Trent Neal went to the Tri-County Labor Food Bank for a bid of $1.10 per pound. Pictured are Trent and Jeff Neal with Dennis Beatty. At right: The Grand Champion Ewe raised by Ashley Kelly was purchased by Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator for $4 per pound. Pictured above are Greg Zuver and Ashley Kelly. The Hastings Banner coverage of the Barry County Fair youth 4-H was supported these sponsors. Please thank them for supporting youth 4-H! HASTINGS CITY BANK PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES HASTINGS PRO AUTO BULL CREEK VETERINARY SERVICES GO GO AUTO PARTS 150 W. Court St., Hastings (269) 945-2401 328 S. Broadway, Hastings (269) 945-3252 1611 N. Hanover St., Suite 102, Hastings (269) 945-9415 229 N. Broadway, Hastings (269) 948-2121 RADIO SHACK OF HASTINGS PICTURE THIS PHOTOGRAPHY dgogginspicturethisyahoo.com TOM’S MARKET 614 W. State St., Hastings (269) 945-4800 ED’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnston St., Caledonia (616) 891-0105 www.edsbody.com 1310 1/2 E. State., Hastings • (269) 948-4669 241 E. State Rd., Hastings (269) 945-5372 CALEDONIA KEVIN’S DRAPERIES FARMER’S ELEVATOR & FINE FURNITURE 1009 W. Green St., Hastings (269) 945-3451 3700 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-2222 www.gogoautoparts.com (616) 623-2775 GEUKES MARKET 146 E. Main, Caledonia (616) 891-8108 620 Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings (269) 945-4177 500 N. High St., Middleville (269) 795-3767 NORTHLAND OPTICAL 632 E. Main St., Caledonia (616) 891-8104 AT HOME REAL ESTATE 50 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 945-3550 Dr. Scott Bloom 1510 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings (269) 945-3906 KENT OIL & PROPANE FROST HEATING & COOLING MOOville LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION WILDER’S TIRE & AUTO CENTER SEIF OF CALEDONIA Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac 5875 S. M-66, Nashville (2 mi S. of Nashville, corner of M-79 & M-66) (517) 852-9003 • (269) 838-8017 www.MOO-ville.com 3675 W. Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa (616) 374-8213 1510 Starr School Rd., Hastings (269) 948-2192 735 S. Durkee, Nashville (517) 852-9210 M-66 TIRE 7775 Saddlebag Lk. Rd. (M-66) (616) 374-1200 �Barry County Fair 4-H Results Small animal auction brings in more than $25,000 The small animal auction at the Barry County Fair Thursday, July 23, brought in $25,855. This year, the small animal auction hosted a dinner for the buyers before the evening auction began. At right: The Reserve Champion Goat raised by Andrew Newberry sold to Railroad Street Mill for a bid of $125. Pictured are Newberry and Sherry Cheeseman. The Grand Champion Roaster Rabbit raised by Elizabeth Langshaw went to Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers for its bid of $850. Pictured are Diana Langshaw, Elizabeth Langshaw and Dave DeLano. The Grand Champion Duck raised by Blake Webb sold to James Miller for $125. The Grand Champion Pen of Three Ducks raised by David Comeau sold to Hart Animal Hospital for $200. Pictured are Comeau and Dr. Dan Hart. The Grand Champion Pen of Three Fryer Chickens raised by Ben Drach brought in $400 from Hastings City Bank. Pictured are Drach and Jane Robertson. The Grand Champion Turkey raised by Brandon Nicholas sold to the Tom Otto Turkey Farm for $325. Pictured are Tom Otto and Nicholas. The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Fryer Chickens raised by Zachary Drach brought in $250 from Hastings Surgeons. Pictured are Zachary Drach and Dr. Brigit Brennan. The Grand Champion Goose raised by Blake Webb was purchased by Webb’s Pork and Bean Farm for $400. Pictured are Blake, Doug, Bill and Jill Webb. The Reserve Champion Duck Pen of Three raised by Brandon Nicholas was purchased by Thornapple Financial Services for $200. Pictured are Nicholas and Susan Foster. The Reserve Champion Goose raised by Austin Blair went to Mill’s Landing for $225. Pictured are Roland Curtis and Blair. The Grand Champion Goat Quart of Milk winner was Sarah Vandefifer. The gallon was purchased by Hastings Surgeons for $150. Pictured are (from left) Connor Shea, Emma Shea, Dr. Brigit Brennan, Sarah Vandefifer, Fionna Shea and Hannah Wright. The Reserve Champion Roaster Rabbit raised by Emily Casarez sold to Women’s Health First for a bid of $375. Pictured are Dr. Brigit Brennan and Emily Casarez. �Barry County Fair 4-H Results The Grand Champion Dozen Eggs from Brandon Nicholas went to State Rep. Rick Jones for $200. The Grand Champion Roaster Chicken raised by Makayla Agostini brought in $225 from Barry County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger. The Reserve Champion Turkey raised by Amanda Nicholas went to Tom and Lisa Evans for a bid of $350. Pictured are Tom Evans and Nicholas. The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Fryer Rabbits raised by Doug Baker went to Hastings City Bank for $175. Pictured are Baker and Jane Robertson. The Grand Champion Fryer Chicken raised by Nathan Thomas brought in $275 from Hastings City Bank. Pictured are Thomas and Jane Robertson. The Reserve Champion Fryer Rabbit raised by Dillon Montague sold to Brian Krauss for $125. Pictured are Montague and Jennifer Krauss. Reserve Champion Roaster Chicken raised by Kira Bowden sold for $175 to Keith Ferris. The Grand Champion Pen of Three Fryer Rabbits raised by Jacob Calkins sold to Buckland Insurance for $300. Pictured are Calkins and Pat Buckland. The Grand Champion Goat raised by Aaron Newberry went to Bull Creek Veterinary Service for $150. Pictured are Jeremy and baby Owen Boge with Newberry. The Grand Champion Fryer Rabbit raised by Doug Baker went to Tractor Supply for $200. Pictured are Baker and Jill Wright. The Reserve Champion Fryer Chicken raised by Megan Thomas brought in $250 from Three Brothers Pizza. Pictured are Thomas and Paul Ordway. The Reserve Champion Duck raised by Tyler Swanson went to Gilmore Jewelers for $125. Pictured are Kathy Conklin and Swanson. �Barry County Fair 4-H Results Top winners in the beef project area at this year’s Barry County Fair are (front row, from left) Amber Pickard, Robert Endsley, Dan Dystra, Ross Masslink, Dillin Montague, Tyler Neal, Johnny Masslink, Paden Morris (back) Trent Neal, Steven Endsley, Chelsea Mullen, Nick Reigler, Mike Johnston. Winning honors in the cat division are (front row, from left) Lucy Reiser, Adam Lewis, Fiona Shea (back) Emily Foote, Sarah Glass, Chelsea Miller. Participants taking top honors in the swine project area include (front row, from left) Clare Feldpausch, Abigail Mater, Kinzee Lettinga, Hannah Buning (back) Alicia White, RJ Masselink, MacKenzie Lund. Some of the showmanship winners who competed in the Show of Champions were (from left) Lucy Reiser, Celia Salmon and Jessica Curtis. Receiving the state-fair qualifying gold ribbons this year are (front row, from left) Kaylee Wieringa, Jamie Dillon (middle) Julie Feldpausch, Stephanee Leask, Enoch Castonguay (back) Kenny Kenyon, Krylan Pederson, Amelia Hawkes, Abby Wright, Melissa Winchester, Maryn McCausey. 4-H members who received Best of Show ribbons for their non-livestock projects at the 2009 Barry County Fair include (front row, from left) Ashley Luther, Jamie Dillon, Brittany Buehler, Deagan Leask, Amber Dillon, Emily Casarez, Claire Harris, Aaron Newberry, Nic Schaefer (second row) Abby Girrbach, Becky Maurer, Kaylee Wieringa, Sammy Mitchell, Stephanie Cochran, Stephanee Leask, Nichole Arents Ketchum, Ryan Johnston, Sarah Sixberry, Mikayla Warner (third row) Emily DeZwaan, Kimi Johnson, Chelsea Miller, Lynzi Spore, Emily Luther, Alice Kinney, Julie Feldpausch, Dillon Montague, Corbin Angus, Jacob Hicks, Enoch Castonguay. Dairy project winners at the 2009 Barry County Fair include (front row, from left)Grace Reurink, Bethany Timmerman, Devin Haywood, Henry Miller, Ben Herbstreith (middle) Amber Dunkelberger, Jenea Petter, Ethan Haywood, Mason Lettinga, Austin Haywood (back) T.J. Heath, Callan Lenz, Austin Peter, Doni Meredith, Russel Ellinger, John Stanton, Courtney Larsen, Jake Miller. Winners in the 2009 communications and talent show competitions at the Barry County Fair include (front row, from left) Clare Feldpausch, Claire Harris (back) Theresa Feldpausch, Joshua Haywood, Ethan Haywood, Eden Haywood. Top winners in the dog project include (front row, from left) Nicole Weidig, Katlin Fierro, Nic Schaefer (back) Jessica Curtis, Benjamin Drach, Zach Drach. Taking top honors in the shooting sports competition are (from left) Rabbit competition winners this year included (front row, from left) Rachael Getter, Emilee Lorenz, Claire Harris, Braeden Lowell, Emily Eden Haywood, Connor Shea, Joshua Haywood, Alicia White, Conrad Casarez, Makenna Lowell, Ashley Luther, Ellie Langshaw (middle) DeRidder. Dillon Montague, Sammy Mitchell, Nic Comeau, Michaela Wachowski, Alicia White, Emily Luther, Alex Wick (back) Sarah Glass, Zac Comeau, Leah Elliston, Tia Pinner, Jacob Calkins, Josh O’Dell, Sam Fogle, Chris DeArmond. Winners in this year’s poultry competitions include (front row, from left) Megan Vander Meer, Kira Bowden, Madeline Barber, Austin Tobias, Connor Glass, Boon Basler (middle) Sarah Glass, Maki Agostini, Kenny Kenyon, Ted Rosenberg, Zach Drach, Carlos Zink, Kayla Adgate (back) Corbin Angus, Blake Webb, Amanda Nicholas, Tyler Agostini, Brandon Nicholas, David Comeau, Benjamin Drach, Trenton Bosworth. Sheep project winners at this year’s Barry County Fair include (front row, from left) Richelle Rogers, Jordyn Skinner, Brittany Buehler, Suzie Lenz (back) Ashley Kelly, Corbin Angus, Julie Feldpausch. Receiving ‘Outstanding’ ribbons for their non-livestock projects are the Barry County Fair are (front row, from left) Hannah Wright, Timbree Pederson, Sahavanuh Fletcher, Kirsten Hey, Charles Surratt, Hannah De Zwaan (middle) Chris Poland, Austin Tobias, Nick Surratt, Victoria Martinez, Joshua Cairns, Maygan McGuire, Erin Dowdle (back) Kelly Dillon, Theresa Feldpausch, Kaitlyn Estelle, Michaela Wachowski, Lauren Spencer, Cheyann Caudrill, Marie Feldpausch. Winners in the horse competitions at the 2009 Barry County Fair are (front row, from left) Trevor Vrona, Alex Milan, Kirsten Hey, Austin VanVelsen, Savanuh Fletcher, Maygan McGuire, Bailey Green (second row) Alice Kinney, Kaitlyn Estelle, Jenna Plets, Jazlin Petersen, Karissa Milleson, Megan Munger, Lynzi Spore, Logan Teunessen, Sage Kenyon, Rachel McFarland, Natalie Campbell (third row) Ally Finkbeiner, Gina Giuliano, Olivia Seamen, Kyahsondra Fletcher, Sharmen Fletcher, Celia Salmon, Michelle McDarell, Kelsey Prosch-Jensen, Amanda Brininstool, Jessica Brininstool. �Page 18 — Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Barry County Fair 4-H Results Participating in the 2009 Barry County Fair as Young Clovers, the youngest participants, are (front row, from left) Jaelynne Lowell, Christel Hoskins, Kassi Warner (middle) Hana Leask, Trinity Lorenz, Cassidy Tobias, May-cee Tait, Ava Kruisenga, Christian Grassmid, Gabe Grassmid, Alesha Schaefer, Eathan Vander Loon, Morgan Simmons (back) Makayla Buehler, Madelyn Reurink, Pyper Fenton, Modaina Angus, Madison McGill, Trenton Dutcher, Blake Harris, Makayla Casarez, Emily Mitchell, Rebecca Getter, Jonathon Vander Meer. 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Bring in your photos and let the fun begin! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-08-13.pdf 795c0de8a72ff75e6e44cde8b2b538a1 PDF Text Text Charlton Park millage to be on May 2010 ballot Next Generation gives night to remember Simpson taken aback when named legend See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 32 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, August 13, 2009 Decorative brick wall leads to clash in Freeport NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive is today at COA The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Every day, about 2,000 blood products are needed by patients in Michigan hospitals. Each donation by a volunteer donor has the potential to save up to three lives. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and present a donor card or valid ID upon donation. Summer blood donors have a chance to win Meijer gift cards. Polka band to play at Fountain series Fridays at the Fountain will welcome the sounds of the Stan Saylor Polka Band from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14. The band from Saginaw will play the favorites of polka lovers on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. For the fountain series, Saylor will appear with his entire five-piece band which includes drums, bass, trumpet, sax and accordion. The band has also recorded several CDs, which will be available at the performance. In the event of rain, the performance will be held in the community room of the Hastings City Bank. All concerts are sponsored by the City of Hastings DDA and the Thornapple Arts Council. Native Americans topic of lecture by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Those who attended the Freeport Village Council meeting Aug. 10 know first hand what poet Robert Frost wrote about in his poem “Mending Wall.” “Something there is that doesn't love a wall, ... Good fences make good neighbors.” More than 20 residents of village attended the meeting to hear, during a very loud and lively public input section of the meeting, that a wall built by Dan Fighter at the Freeport Mill did not intrude on village property and even if it did, it is attractive and should stay. There were claims and counter claims of lying to residents on what would happen if Fighter did not fill out a zoning compliance form and pay $25. Fighter started his presentation by turning in a petition with 212 names with a request to leave his wall alone. Some of those speaking in favor of the wall used loud profanity to decry the current state of the village, including bad roads and “sidewalks not fit to walk on.” Several told the members of the council that the village was no longer vibrant. Fighter, who purchased the Freeport Elevator less than a year ago, stressed that he “has been trying to do a good job. He has cleaned up the corner, has 12 employees and the removal of the former chain link fence removed an eyesore.” Several members in the audience asked the council to “find a way to solve this problem.” Council Member Lani Forbes was challenged by Fighter when she explained why she went to him with the forms to fill out. Several claims of lying were made. Others noted that the whole issue has become an “adversarial relationship” between neighbors. Others opposed council member Lyle Blough for challenging Fighter because they are competitors. Blough said, “The wall is five feet onto village property.” Fighter countered that it was built on the holes of the former chain-link fence post. Other concerns were raised by Blough that the wall was too close to a fire hydrant. Several members of the council, including Blough and Forbes, noted that the wall is attractive. Blough said his concerns were not based on competition. “I’m used to competition I’m glad to see you there,” said Blough. New council member Bill Andrews agreed that the wall looks nice and said he wants to WALL, continued on page 2 Two different flu vaccines to be available this fall by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Dr. Robert Schirmer, medical director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said that the recent widespread existence of the pandemic flu makes it important for people to be knowledgeable about the influenza vaccinations that will be available this fall. Also known as “swine flu” and “novel N1H1 flu,” the pandemic flu was first reported in the U.S. in April and has since been reported in countries around the world, hence the most recent name. Providing a local perspective, Schirmer said that while there have been no reported cases of the pandemic flu in Barry County, a total of two cases have been reported in Eaton County thus far, one resulting in death. According to the Web site for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the pandemic flu is transmitted in the same way as its seasonal counterpart and creates symptoms similar to the seasonal flu. “The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue,” the Web site states. “A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.” While similarities between the seasonal and pandemic flu have been reported, Schirmer explained that the age groups most at risk for becoming infected with the diseases are different. “Seasonal influenza causes deaths primarily in people over the age of 65; about 90 percent of deaths are in people over the age of 65,” he said. “Pandemic flu is different in that it’s younger people who are infected with it. The second Heritage Day lecture will be Friday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at 119 W. Main St. in Middleville. Longtime resident Don Williamson will present a lecture on the Native Americans who settled outside Middleville. He will show how their tools and arrowheads were made and the stones they used. The final lecture will be on Friday, Sept. 11, as a preview to Heritage Day. And, so 75 percent of infections are in people under the age of 25, 55 percent of hospitalizations are in people under the age of 25 and about 70 percent of deaths are in people between the ages of 25 and 65. With pandemic flu, there appears to be some immunity in us older people, and we seem to be fairly protected.” According to the CDC’s Web site, a vaccine for the pandemic flu will be available at an unspecified date later this year. “The novel N1H1 vaccine is expected to be available in the fall,” the Web site states. “More specific dates cannot be provided at this time as vaccine availability depends on several factors including manufacturing time and time needed to conduct clinical trials.” While Schirmer also said that he did not know exactly when the pandemic flu vaccine would be available, he added that the vaccine will likely be available to the public beginning some time in September. “We’re not sure when we’re going to get our allotment or how much,” he explained. “There are 300 million people in the U.S., so they’re projecting 20 million doses of pandemic flu vaccine the last week in September, 100 million doses in October and ... 80 million doses (per) month thereafter, until there’s enough for everybody.” Schirmer said that, because of their increased risk of contracting the pandemic flu, certain groups of people should seek out the pandemic flu vaccine. These high-risk groups include people under the age of 25, those who have regular contact with babies under 6 months old, pregnant women, people with certain chronic illnesses and those working in the health care field, he explained. VACCINES, continued on page 2 County board chairman to run for State House seat Free movies airing in Middleville The Middleville Masonic Lodge has a license to present free movies. Upcoming movies will be: Friday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m., teen movie “The Day After Tomorrow” (PG-13). Saturday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. children’s movie, “Bedtime Stories” (PG). Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m., teen movie, “Hidalgo” (PG-13). Saturday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m., children’s movie at Cheaper by the Dozen (PG). First Gun Lake Art Hop is Friday The first Gun Lake Art Hop is going to fill that area from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, with painting, photography, paper art, jewelry and more at various locations. Those wishing to visit the Art Hop may catch the trolley at Gun Lake Community Church (12200 W. M-179) at 6 p.m. and visit all exhibiting artists. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 This brick wall, which replaced a chain-link fence in Freeport, was the subject of heated discussion Monday evening. Nashville chiropractor and chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Mike Callton stands in front of his campaign headquarters in Nashville. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Nashville businessman and Barry County Board Commissioner Chairman Mike Callton has thrown his hat into the ring for the 87th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives currently held by fellow Republican Brain Calley. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and most of Ionia County. Callton previously served on the Maple Valley School Board for eight years (six as president) and the Eaton County Intermediate School District Board for seven years. He also served five years as a member of the Nashville Village Council and five years on the Barry County Board of Commissioners (three years as chairman). Callton said his campaign motto is, “Proven leadership to fix Michigan.” “Michigan is broke, and Michigan is broken, and it affects everyone whether they are a Democrat or a Republican, a liberal or a conservative,” said Callton in a recent interview. “Everything that we value such as education, health care, safe streets, the environment, good roads, et cetera — all these things are suffering because of the state’s financial condition.” Callton said it his opinion that the state’s financial situation is no accident. “The state’s budget got this way through conscious but poor fiscal planning, and it has affected everything. Our roads are deteriorating, we’re letting people out of prison, the crime rate is going up,” he said. “I was at the State of the State address and was impressed by Gov. (Jennifer) Granholm’s goal of dou- bling the number of college graduates in Michigan. But, they are just empty words if you don’t back them up financially. With what we are currently doing with schools, I’d expect that the number of our college graduates would drop.” Callton said the condition of the state finances is what led him to the decision to run for state office. “I’ve worked with over 20 yearly budgets over 10 million dollars. Barry County just had it’s bond rating improved to AA, and this is at a time when the state’s bond rating fell from AA to AA-minus,” he said. “Barry County now has a better bond rating than the State of Michigan. “I think that the state should be embarrassed,” he added. “As I said before, these things don’t happen by accident. The county has a higher fiscal standing than the state and this happened through conservative fiscal planning.” The No. 1 and No. 2 issues facing Michigan are jobs and the economy, according to Callton. “The state’s unemployment has skyrocketed the last couple of years and, again, that didn’t happen by accident,” he said. “It all comes down to the decision to take risks, play it loose, and not take control of the budget. “According to statistics from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, our state is one of the five worst places in the country to do business and that is caused by a combination of our tax structure and our regulatory structure,” he said, adding, “business equals jobs — you CALLTON, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner City council ‘plays along’ with NEWS BRIEFS sidewalk piano program continued from front page For more information about Art Hops, call the Thornapple Arts Council at 269-9452002. Student films to be shown next week Two short films created by Barry County students will be shown during special screenings slated for 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Hastings 4 Cinema. The films entitled, “Back to the 70s,” and, “100 Years Ago,” were created by 65 students from all over Barry County who participated in film classes directed and coordinated by Todd Willard. Tickets for the general public will be available at the door for $2 each. The films are unrated and suitable for people of all ages. Summerfest parade still taking entries The committee organizing the 32nd annual Hastings Summerfest is seeking parade entries for the Saturday, Aug. 29, parade. The theme this year is “Parrot Party.” Prizes will be awarded. The parade steps off at 12:30 p.m., with lineup beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Boltwood and State streets, Hastings. Applications are available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office, by calling 269-945-2454, or online at www.barrychamber.com. VACCINES, continued from page 1 According to Schirmer, the pandemic flu vaccine will be available to the public for free, but more than one dose of the vaccine might be necessary before it becomes effective. “The pandemic flu vaccine — because it’s a new strain that people haven’t been exposed to before — they’re anticipating will require two doses, about 21 to 28 days apart,” he said. Schirmer explained that schools will play a large role in the number of cases of pandemic flu that occur in the future, both because of the age of those who populate them and because of how they promote close contact between students. As such, Schirmer added that new guidelines emphasizing preventative habits and the identification of students with the pandemic flu have recently been developed for school staff. While the arrival date of the pandemic flu vaccine appears questionable, Schirmer said the seasonal flu vaccine will be shipped to locations across the country beginning Aug. 19. Also, even though most people in the county receive seasonal flu vaccinations from their primary care physicians, they will be able to begin making appointments to receive such shots at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department beginning early in September. “When it comes to seasonal influenza, we are not the major vaccinator in the county,” he said. “The private doctors are major vaccinators.” Although Schirmer explained that those over the age of 65 are most at risk for contracting the seasonal flu, he added that the CDC has more strongly encouraged that those between the ages of 6 and 18 be vaccinated against the seasonal flu than the organization has in previous years. “There are really two reasons for recommendations (for) that group,” he said. “Seasonal flu, typically, as you watch it move through a community, begins in schools. Kids then transmit it to adults or to pre-schoolers, the very young. So, one (of the reasons) is to try to interrupt transmission early. The second (reason) is that, although 90 percent of deaths due to seasonal flu are in individuals over the age of 65, there are deaths in people under the age of 18. About 60 deaths last year in the U.S. and three deaths in Michigan occurred through seasonal influenza in people under the age of 18. We didn’t have any in our jurisdiction, but every year, there are some potentially preventable deaths due to seasonal influenza in the very young.” Schirmer said he does not foresee any problems in administering the seasonal flu vaccine, but added that, because of high demand, retired health professionals, nursing students and emergency medical personnel might need to be called upon to help inoculate people against the pandemic flu. Despite the possibility of shortages in people qualified to administer the pandemic flu vaccine, he stressed that one of the biggest problems currently facing medical agencies is how to effectively educate people regarding who should receive the different influenza vaccines. “Everybody who is eligible for a pandemic shot should get a seasonal flu shot,” he summarized. “Not everybody who’s eligible for a seasonal flu (shot) needs a pandemic flu (shot).” by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council unanimously approved a request from Tom Wiswell, president of the Thornapple Arts Council, to allow the organization to install four pianos on sidewalks in downtown Hastings from Aug. 24 through the end of September. The exhibit, entitled “Pianos, Pianos, Everywhere,” was inspired by the “Play Me, I’m Yours,” program that hit the streets in London earlier this year. The four pianos, which were either donated to or purchased by the arts council at little or no cost, will be painted by local artists Shauna Swantek, Cathy Crane, Pat Sensiba and Jenny Haywood. “The idea is to create visually interesting pieces for the public to appreciate, and we hope people will take the opportunity to sit down and play. The result should be both visual and musical art filling the downtown area,” said Wiswell in a letter he read to the council. Wiswell said the arts council would handle the logistics of installing the stabilizing the pianos to make them difficult to move or tip over. Tarps would be attached to the backs of the pianos so they could be covered at night or during inclement weather. TAC Board Member Shauna Swantek, who accompanied Wiswell, noted that padlocks or other deterrents could also be installed if impromptu late-night or early morning performances become a nuisance for downtown residents. “We have minimal financial investment, so should a piano be damaged or stolen, we are prepared for the loss,” said Wiswell, who also noted that should the instruments become a nuisance or the city wish them to be removed for any reason, the arts council would pick them up as soon as possible. In other business, the city council: • Held a first reading of an ordinance which would require the City of Hastings to get approval from the other jurisdictions in the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee before it could make changes to city ordinances that would not be in compliance with the area plan. During discussion of the proposed ordinance, council members Brenda McNabbStange and Frank Campbell expressed concern over the city approving the ordinance, when Barry County decided not to adopt a similar regulation. “I don’t know why we have to take the lead on this,” said Campbell. “I’d rather this be a multi-jurisdictional agreement.” Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said that is what it was int-ended to be, and he said he is unsure why the county decided not to adopt the ordinance. He added that Hastings and Rutland charter townships have not made decisions on the ordinance at this time either. The council will conduct a second reading and consider the ordinance for adoption during its next regular meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. • Accepted the resignation of Curt Cybulski as the city’s representative on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board and approved Mayor Bob May’s appointment of Jim Cary to the post. • Approved a motion authorizing May to sign an engagement letter approving a payment schedule for the auditing services of Rehmann Robson for the fiscal year ended June 30. According to the agreement, the city will pay Rehmann Robson $13,500 Sept. 7, with a final payment of $1,500 due upon the issue of the audit report Dec. 31. • Approved a recommendation from City Clerk Tom Emery for the purchase of Hewlett Packard software totaling $13,078 and software and services from Secant Technologies for $11,213 and travel and training expenses of $2,683 for Civic Systems in order to upgrade the city’s financial software. Included in the motion to approve the purchase was an amendment to the capital improvement plan in the administrative service fund from total disbursements of $170,000 to a total of $178,000 to cover the increase in costs of the improvement not anticipated when the city’s annual budget was approved. • Authorized May to sign an application for a Community Development Block Grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund totaling $98,153 to support a downtown development facade improvement grant for the Cook building located at the corner of East State and Church streets. The building, formerly Hastings Press Inc., is scheduled to be renovated and opened as an upscale restaurant. Two air-lifted, car burns, driver on the run after two-car accident WALL, continued from page 1 see this problem resolved. Other concerns were raised about parking and where employees of downtown businesses, including the mill, should work together. New Village President Tiffany Sheely, daughter of Forbes, said, “I would like to see everyone work together on this issue.” “Everybody needs to comply with the rules,” added Andrews. Sheely noted that personalities are making finding a solution difficult. “Everyone just wants to do what they want to do,” Sheely said. Several residents during the public hearing then discussed the problems with the sidewalks. The village has budgeted $10,000 for work on sidewalks. Residents were asked to contact the Freeport Department of Public Works to get on a schedule. The village also is making an effort to perhaps get more grant dollars. Forbes reminded everyone to “be patient and everyone needs to get together in a neighborhood to work on the sidewalk repair efforts.” At the end of the public comment period, none of the issues of the wall had been resolved. The council approved the resignation of zoning administrator Chuck Aspinall and approved an advertisement in the Aug. 15 Reminder posting for a village attorney. The discussion of how to find a new zoning administrator focused on the need for someone who was impartial, lived outside the village, got paid for services and had legal support. The Village of Freeport is in tightened financial straits, with 17 percent less in revenue. Sheely suggested that the village council may need to hold a special meeting later this month because she does not want the village hindered in any possible growth. She will contact the Barry County Planning Commission to explore the possibilities of Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads ending the village’s planning commission and joining the county, to look for funds within the budget and other issues. Sheely encouraged other members of the council to think seriously about the future of the village before this special meeting. No date for the meeting has been set. Council Member Ryan Roseboom then brought to the table a suggestion for a village off-road-vehicle ordinance. He discussed how he has been “hassled by the county sheriff because his ORV is not street legal.” The cost to make golf carts and other ORVs street legal can be more than $6,000 which Roseboom said he believes is beyond what village residents can pay. He presented a first reading of an ordinance he based on ordinances from other communities which would set basic rules but allow village residents to legally use their golf carts and other off-road vehicles within village limits. Freeport Village Police Chief Mark Sheldon told the council, “I am against this ordinance because of the safety factor. There are accidents from ATVs that cause serious injuries. I will follow whatever you decide on this ordinance.” This ordinance was tabled to allow Roseboom to conduct more research and revise the ordinance before bringing it back to the council. During the second public opinion session before the end of the meeting, Barry County Commissioner Mike Bremer, who represents Irving and Thornapple townships, told the village council about recent activities at the county level. He also gave the village information about the circus coming to Charlton Park on Sept. 9 and the upcoming United Way projects in the community on Sept. 10 and 12. Bremer also invited everyone to stop by Heritage Days in Middleville on Sept. 12. The public opinion section also discussed ways to raise funds within the village, the possibility of additional taxes, and what the village has to offer its residents in services. The council also approved new regulations for the use of the community center, village parks and pavilions. The next scheduled meeting of the Village of Freeport will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. A special meeting may be scheduled before the end of August. Occupants of two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run accident Monday were airlifted to area hospitals. The driver who failed to yield at a stop sign has not been identified or located. (Photo by Casey Cheney). The Michigan State Police Hastings Post responded to a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Charlton Park and State roads Monday, Aug. 10, at 3:20 p.m. The accident involved two automobiles, one which caught on fire as a result of the crash. A vehicle traveling north on Charlton Park Road failed to yield at the stop sign and was struck by a second vehicle heading west on State Road. Aircare of Kalamazoo and LifeNet of Lansing were on the scene to airlift the driver of the second vehicle, Sara Cook of Nashville, and the passenger of the first vehicle, Katherine Gardner of Charlotte. The driv- er of the northbound vehicle fled the scene and has not been apprehended or identified. The investigation is ongoing. Any information regarding the location of the suspect driver’s identity and location should be directed to the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. CALLTON, continued from page 1 can’t have jobs and growth without business. When we make it difficult to do business, we make it difficult to retain or develop jobs. So, the answer to our state’s jobs problem is to improve the business environment in the state.” Callton said the way to improve that environment is not through cutting taxes but through changing the overall structure. “I was talking to Jim Murphy who owns Carbon Green, the ethanol plant in Woodbury, and he told me he’d like to make Woodbury, the hub of high-tech green technology by adding carbon capturing, carbon recycling, heat capture, miller’s grain production and a switchgrass converter to the ethanol plant,” said Callton. “But, Jim said that he could go to any state in the country with this. And, unless he saw some change in our state’s tax and regulatory structures, he would have no reason to bring it here.” Callton said he has been watching the progress of the federal government’s economic stimulus program. “I hope it works. In a sense, if the stimulus fails, we all fail,” he said. “But, I’m critical of the fact that the stimulus money is being channeled through government instead of businesses. Small business is the answer to our economic problems — not government. The economy can’t be saved by growing the government, but it can be saved by growing small business. “What we need right now are strong leaders with a strong business background,” he said. “Now is not the time to elect the nicest or the prettiest candidate. “I’m not that nice and I’m not that pretty, but I’m pretty sure what needs to be done. “I’ve been preparing for this for three years, and now it is showtime. I feel that I am the candidate with the answers to the problem and the personality to make change happen,” said Callton, who said that his previous government experience makes him uniquely qualified for the job. “With term limits, the people in Lansing need someone who has a lot of experience when he or she comes in.” Callton said that with his 7-0 undefeated election record, he is looking forward to the upcoming campaign and election. “I can’t wait to have the opportunity to have a vigorous debate on the issues — this is the time for new ideas and vigorous debate,” he said. Callton said that his campaign staff led by campaign manager Alan Klein and fundraising chairman, Jack Miner, also are ready for the campaign. “We had 13 people attend our first meeting,” he said. “This is going to be a modern campaign with a Web page, www.mikecall- ton.com, connected to FaceBook, YouTube, and Twitter.” However, Callton said his campaign will still rely heavily on community contact and involvement. “I’m about to begin a nine-month ‘listening tour,’ to hear what the people have to say and learn what they want,” he said. “And, if anyone would like to show their support or help, they can contact us. They can put up a yard sign, host a coffee for friends and neighbors or arrange a visit with their organization.” Callton’s term on the county board expires Dec. 31, 2010. He said he will not pursue the seat on the county board in January because he anticipates that his campaign for the House of Representatives will take up more and more of his time as the August 2010 primary and November 2010 general election draw nearer. If elected to the House, Callton will assume his seat Jan. 1, 2011. A Nashville resident, Callton has owned and operated a chiropractor clinic in downtown Nashville for 19 years. He and his wife, Shelly, have two grown sons. He has bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University and a doctorate of chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Ill. Callton also served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1985. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 3 36th annual Delton Founders Festival is a wet event by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The 36th annual Delton Founders Festival was held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, but several of the events scheduled for Saturday were canceled because of the inclement weather that plagued Delton that day. “That’s what you have when you hold an outdoor event,” said Wes Kahler, supervisor of Barry Township and president of the committee that organized this year’s festival. Canceled events included a horseshoe contest, sidewalk chalk art competition, “waterball” tournament between area fire departments and what was perhaps the most anticipated event of the festival, a Christmasthemed parade. However, activities that weren’t canceled far outnumbered those that were. Events held despite the stormy weather included a pig roast; the second annual Delton Art Hop sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council; outdoor bowling; a karaoke competition; the 23rd annual pancake breakfast sponsored by the Barry, Prairieville and Hope townships (BPH) Fire Club; the Taste of Homemade Goodness, a baking competition featuring four categories of desserts, including pies, cakes, breads and bars; the first annual rib fest; the second annual tractor show; and a book sale at the Delton District Library. “We always try to do the best we can with what we’ve got,” Kahler said. Nancy Pasche (right) talks with Margaret Wilson, a member of the Society of Decorative Painters who works primarily with acrylic paints. Pat and Bill Stovall admire the art utilizing mixed media that Ellen Kohler (left) and her fiancé, Larry Hewartson, created. Jill DeGoede stands next to her son, Ethan, as he bowls on Scribner Street. Shelby Krzebietke, who will be a second-grader at Delton Kellogg Elementary School in the fall, stands next to the jellybean topped dessert that earned her first place in the Taste of Homemade Goodness’ cake category. Frank Boyd, a photographer in various fields for more than 35 years, discusses photographic techniques and philosophies with Erin Fields while referencing one of his photographs, titled “Across Time.” (From left) Matt Potenti, along with Andrew, Alex and Lorie Beckman, admire baked goods displayed at the Taste of Homemade Goodness. Surrounded by a thick cloud of barbecue-smelling smoke, Dan Buerge lifts the lid on his grill, exposing the ribs that earned him first place in the Delton Rib Fest. (From left) Nick Keck, Amy Kahler, Wendy Kahler and Renda Keck use an antique steam engine provided by Dave Otto to prepare the steamed sweet corn that was offered at the festival. Jim Hutchins, owner of Lowrey Fun Center, plays music at the pig roast. Jim Snook, a painter who works primarily with water colors and who is becoming more involved in painting portraits of family pets, holds one of his pieces. David Barnes looks over a book at a sale at the Delton District Library. Third Coast Steel, whose members include (from left) Jake Finkbeiner, Steve Lawhorne and Timm Johnson, plays in front of Delton Kellogg Elementary School. A portion of a tree located at 157 Maple Street lies on the ground Saturday morning after falling in a storm earlier that day. Casey McCoy, who has been a glass blower for more than four years and who will be a sophomore at Delton Kellogg High School in the fall, holds one of his creations. �Page 4 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Rail fest organizers enjoyed visitors’ enthusiasm To the editor: We, the promoters of the first CK&S Railfan Festival will work to make this an annual event through that enthusiasm shown by visitors and sponsors. Throughout the course of that day, about 800 wonderful people walked, listened and talked their way around the park and railroad exhibits. The stories, pictures and artifacts some of these folks brought with them to share with strangers, were so rich in history and memories. When rail fans saw the history story boards or heard the on-site historians speak of details, facts, histories and saw longlost or forgotten photos, together they had one thing in common: They shared a bond with the CK&S Railroad and the impact on themselves or their loved ones. This event brought a new light of recognition to our common history. There were smiles, laughter and good times of reminiscing by all who attended. Because of their caring of our “fallen flag railroad,” and their optimism, these rail fans donated just over $1,200 for the first of many historical memorial markers. We, the festival organizers, set out to raise funds for this purpose, so we will proceed with accomplishing that mission. We appreciate the encouragement, validation and support from our fellow citizens. We felt more enjoyment and satisfaction from your sharing than you will ever know. We pledge to preserve the histories you shared with us for generations to come. Thanks so very much for your generosity and sharing. We look forward to seeing you next year. John Connor and Mike Madill, CK&S Railfan Festival promoters By any name, festival is appreciated To the editor: Whether you call it Delton Founder’s Weekend or Founder’s Festival, all I know is that there was a lot of work behind this event, and I want the committee to know that they are appreciated. What a disappointment to have the weather put a damper on a year of planning. I hope everyone in Delton realizes that this is not something that is planned overnight, and they should verbalize their appreciation. Cindy Glenn, Delton Next Generation group gives us a night to remember Last Friday evening, despite the continuing threat of rain, the Barry Community Foundation’s Next Generation Fund Committee held a drive-in movie fundraiser at the Barry Expo Center to combat substance abuse in the county. Whether they had never attended a drive-in movie or hadn’t been to one in years, everyone who came seemed to have a good time. It was deja vu for me, for over the years, I’ve attended many drive-in movies, and to be on hand for the special event brought back lots of memories. For the most part, the weather held out with only a few drizzles with no downpours, so the event went on as scheduled. When I first arrived around 7:30 there were already a number of cars lined up ready for the movie. Families headed to the concession stand to get popcorn, cotton candy, pizza, candy of all kinds and of course something to drink. Next Generation volunteers planned many activities for everyone to enjoy such as face painting, a basketball contest and a classic car show. Union Bank, the event sponsor, was on hand passing out Frisbees, which the kids were throwing around right up until show time. The movie was projected on a giant screen attached to the backside of the grandstand, allowing people to see the show from their cars or from lawn chairs. The only problem of the evening came from a minor technical difficulty due to moisture in the transmitter that was supposed to send a signal allowing families in their cars to pick up the sound from their car radios. But after some trial and error, they got the sound working so they could start the movie, allowing movie-goers some great family entertainment. The entire event was a great value for families. Admission was $10 a carload for one movie and an additional $5 for those who stayed for the second show. All the food and activities planned for the evening were priced at $1 each making it a great value for all. The Next Generation Fund Committee gave area residents the chance to re-live one of American’s former favorite pastimes – a night under the stars at a local drive-in movie. The group provides grants to many different community projects every year and works hard to raise the money to fund its selected projects. Last year, the group funded a grant to benefit arts through he Barry Intermediate School District. Other previous fundraisers provided grants to a local literacy program and to Thornapple Kellogg Schools for an after-school program. This year, the group is putting its emphasis on substance abuse prevention and programs to deal with the problem that seems to be growing in our communities. More than 40 members from around the county make up the Next Generation Fund. They range in age from 20-something to 40-something. The group’s goal is to provide convenient, familyminded opportunities for philanthropy from the ‘next generation.’ The Next Generation Fund Committee is just one of the groups working under the Barry Community Foundation to promote giving opportunities through the local community foundation. Cook Building to get a facelift and a new life What’s been known as the location of the Hastings Press Building in downtown Hastings for most of my lifetime will now get a new lease on life. The Cook Building, located in downtown Hastings on the corner of East State and Church streets, is scheduled for renovation and makeover to become a locally owned and operated upscale restaurant. This is good news for downtown Hastings, considering the slow economic conditions. Of all the businesses in Hastings, the local restaurant business has, over the years, been a bright spot for downtown Hastings. Other restaurants in town have continued to evolve with the times — renovating, expanding, offering buffets, banquet rooms, outdoor dining, changing menus and more. Hastings may no longer have shoe stores and men’s clothing stores, but we surely have a great selection of locally owned and operated restaurants to please just about any palate. I applaud city officials for stepping up to help put together this deal – it will help to bring even more attention to the downtown area while offering new life to a historic building in our community. Bank, quilters support Relay for Life Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. The HCB Quilters, including (from left) Beverly McDyer, Laura Strouse, Geanie Schmidt, Kathy Miller, Pam Kruger and Anne Wolf, show a quilt they created for a raffle to benefit Relay for Life. Hastings City Bank will once again support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Members of the HCB Quilters have made a pastel-colored patchwork quilt to be raffled to benefit the event. Members of the quilt group include Beverly McDyer, Laura Strouse, Geanie Schmidt, Kathy Miller, Pam Kruger, Anne Wolf, Brenda Chandler, Dawn Crapo and Ann Sutherland. The queen-sized quilt was made with several blocks representing the ribbons associated with various cancers. Tickets are available at all Hastings City Bank locations for $1 each or six for $5. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life. Tickets also will be sold at the Relay for Life event Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15, at the Hastings City Bank tent. In addition to the quilt raffle, community members are encouraged to take part in a sidewalk chalk art activity through Friday of this week. For a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society, sidewalk chalk will be provided to those who would like to color a square around the Hastings branch office. “This would be a great family opportunity to honor a friend or loved one who has been touched by cancer,” said Jennifer Kalmink. Contact Kalmink at 269-945-2401 to participate in this event. Otis Sanctuary ‘hosting’ meteor shower Saturday night The public is invited to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower at the Otis Sanctuary Saturday evening, Aug. 15. Visitors can meet Guide Greg Nelson in the parking area at 7:45 p.m. “As you walk to the observation point, enjoy the sounds of the season on a short bird walk,” encouraged Tom Funke, resident man- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE HASTINGS AREA JOINT FUTURE LAND USE PLAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan includes a detailed conceptual plan for an approximately 32 square mile area of Barry County, including all of the City of Hastings, the easterly two-thirds of Rutland Charter Township, and the westerly one-third of Hastings Charter Township and an area of less than two square miles around Leach and Middle Lakes in southwest Carlton Township. This proposed amendment to the Plan is not intended to replace the Master Plans of any of the municipalities participating in the joint planning process. Instead, it is intended to supplement those plans, and clarify and strengthen them with respect to guiding growth and development in the area covered by the Plan. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan, the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan, and the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. 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On Saturday, despite heavy rainfall, the county genealogical society met at the Lake Odessa Freight House with 36 present. There were reports from several of the member groups on summer activities. The speaker had no previous announcement but came from the east side of the state. He was Jerry Davis, a retired educator, who has written several small books on his early life in the thumb area, around Vassar. Davis started with genealogy charts. That led to his being given a stash of photographs. That in turn led to stories about the ancestors which he began putting in writing – a step beyond obituaries. Then he began writing disconnected stories about the characters. Once they were almost ready for being in book form, he did illustrations. His books are on a variety of topics. One is about life on the farm. Another is on 50 years of transportation. He had more than Hungarian singers to perform in Middleville Aug. 16 The government’s role in all of this success is quite telling. Historically, it has simply gotten out of the way in two very important areas. Michigan has a law on the books called the “Right to Farm Act.” This law protects against emotional, knee-jerk reactions and a constant desire by government to manage according to the lowest common denominator. This is an obvious factor in the success of agriculture, and yet special interest groups and government bureaucracies are trying to chip away at the “Right to Farm.” Now more than ever, state lawmakers must be vigilant about staying out of the way of success. The other important area is taxes. Michigan has exempted agriculture from the Michigan Business Tax. I am proud of this point since I had something to do with the exemption. So let’s review the agricultural equation. Hard work, innovation, low regulations and low taxes equal a growing industry. Sounds like an excellent plan to me. MSU offers pond management program for landowners Hungarian singers will perform in Middleville next week. They are expected to arrive early Aug. 13 and stay with area families. the local council came out last month. The Balassi Mixed Choir has been awarded with many golden diplomas in national choir competitions, has sung in galas at the Music Academy, and was bestowed the title of the Choir of the Year six times. Its members are proud of their Diploma for Outstanding Ensemble, and also of their success among experts and the audience as well. Recently, the choir performed Paris at he Cathedral of Notre Dame, in the Netherlands where they took part in an International Youth Music Festival, as well as in Romania, Sansepolcro, Italy and in Poland where they sang in a festival of religious music. One of the strengths of this school choir is that those members of the school who have already finished their studies often return to the choir of their alma mater for years. Their repertoire includes the works of classical composers, including Bach, Couperin, Franck and Liszt. Hastings MME results show need for emphasis on writing skills up 3 percent from 2008. However, Hastings score fell 1 percent below the 2009 state percentage of 52 percent. The biggest discrepancy was in the district’s writing scores — 36 percent in both 2008 and 2009, compared to the state average of 43 percent. “Writing is our greatest need as a district,” said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mary Vliek. “It is something we have been working on and will continue to work on beginning with elementary language arts and continuing through middle school and high school.” Vliek said she is hopeful that writing scores will begin to improve. “Because of the American Reinvestment Recovery Act (ARRA), we have funding that will allow us to put a Title I Reading and Writing teacher in the middle school to give our students more support,” she said. “All of elementaries, the middle school and the high school are doing a lot of work on writing and getting students to write more in their classes. “We’d like our scores to stay above the state averages. That is where we want to be,” said Vliek. “And, I think our scores do compare relatively well across similar districts — those that are rural, have a similar socio-economic background, size, etc. NOTICE OF INITIATION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Southern Michigan Cellular Co. is proposing the construction of a 300’ tall self-support lattice style telecommunications tower facility located at 4679 River Road, Hastings, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan 49058. The proposed construction will include 100’x100’ lease area. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed project on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Carol Sullivan, RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #: 0904048 77537389 Vliek and Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston said it would be fair to compare Hastings to districts such as Delton, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Allegan, Wayland, and Otsego. However, Johnston said that it is hard to compare a district’s MME scores from one year to the next. “It’s difficult to use the scores as a snapshot of the district because you are testing different kids every year,” he said. “I think we need to look at percentiles rather than raw numbers,” he added. “I think we test more students (222) than most schools in the area, and a percentile may be the difference of just a student or two. “In Hastings, we are focusing on overall instruction, not just teaching to the test,” he added. “We’ve been testing all students, including special education, for five years although it has only been required for the last three.” Johnston said despite the potential for MME results to be misinterpreted by the public, he feels the test provides beneficial information. “The test allows us to focus our attention on data and making educational reforms based on that data,” he said. “It’s exciting because the reforms are going to be data-driven which makes it much easier to find out where we are doing well and where we have holes that we need to fill.” Vliek said that the district has yet to receive official ACT scores from the state; however, they will be released as soon as they become available. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Dr. Don Garling, Michigan State University professor in the fisheries and wildlife department and aquatics specialist, will be the featured speaker at a pond management program. He will give tips to help property owners maintain their ponds without harming the water quality and supporting wildlife. Topics include aquatic weed management, fish management and better pond health. The program will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Clarksville MSU Experiment Station from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The experi- ment station is located on 9202 Portland Road in Clarksville. Advanced reservations are requested. Call the Ionia MSU Extension office at 616-5275357. Cost for the program is $10 per person. This program is sponsored by MSU Extension in Ionia and Barry counties and the Barry and Ionia conservation districts. Persons with disabilities may contact the Ionia Extension office at least five days in advance so that reasonable accommodations can be arranged. • GRADUATION PARTIES • CLASS REUNIONS • SPECIAL We Cater! Let us put our 26 years of experience to work for you! Our Place, Your Place or Pick Up After 4pm Dinner Features: • Monday thru Thursday 8-oz. Hand Cut NY Strip Steak 9.99 • Tuesday - 1/2 Lb. County Seat Burger 3.00 • Friday - All You Can Eat Fish Fry 10.99 • Saturday 1/2 Rack Whiskey BBQ Pork Ribs 11.99 Thirst Quenching Beverages Also Available Live Music on the Patio Wednesday, Thursday & Friday evenings South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 www.countyseatlounge.com 77536758 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Last month, the State of Michigan released the results of the spring 2009 Michigan Merit Exam. While last year’s juniors in Hastings Area Schools met or exceeded the state averages in reading, mathematics, science and social studies, they fell short in language arts and writing. Results showed that 63 percent of Hastings juniors scored proficient or above in reading, the same as in 2008 and 3 percent higher than the 2009 state average of 60 percent proficient or above. In mathematics, 53 percent of 2009 Hastings juniors were proficient or above, compared to 51 percent in 2008. Across the state, 49 percent of 2009 high school juniors tested proficient or above in mathematics. While 81 percent of juniors across the state tested proficient or above in social studies, 85 percent Hastings High School juniors tested at that level in both 2008 and 2009. In science, 58 percent of Hastings juniors tested proficient or above in 2009, down 3 percent from 61 percent in 2008, still above the statewide 56 percent. In English/language arts, 51 percent of Hastings juniors scored proficient or above, The House Republican Agricultural Task Force visited my district this week. This group was formed earlier this year to develop an agenda for Michigan’s most promising industry. I am a member of this task force. A recent study released by the Michigan Department of Agriculture revealed that the Michigan Ag Industry has grown to $71.3 billion. It is Michigan’s second largest economic sector and one we should be proud of. This is big news. The Michigan Ag Industry is still growing, and there are important lessons to be learned from this success. Many excellent examples can be found right here in mid-Michigan. So what are the characteristics that lead to such progress? Michigan has a long agricultural heritage. The longevity of successful agriculture is no accident. The 21st Century farms in midMichigan are on the cutting edge. Many are increasing efficiency and production with high-tech, environmentally friendly practices, and of course, some good old-fashioned hard work. OCCASIONS • WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNERS • BRIDAL SHOWERS • BABY SHOWERS • by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thursday, Aug. 13, families eager to welcome young singers from Hungary visiting the United States as part of a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp international group will be waiting in the parking lot of the Middleville United Methodist Church by 7 a.m. The young singers in the Balassi Bálint Gimnázium Mixed Choir are expected to arrive between 7 and 8 a.m. to meet the families with whom they will be staying. The families and singers will share brunch and then go home to unpack and plan their activities for the next few days. Some families will take their young guests on trips to nearby big cities such as Chicago, others will spend time at a Michigan beach or park. At 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, the group will sing in a free public concert at the gazebo in Stagecoach Park in downtown Middleville. The Middleville United Methodist Church will host a picnic at the church following the performance so concertgoers can meet the singers. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the church. The picnic is open to everyone for a donation. According to the information supplied by Blue Lake, the group has played an important role in the cultural life of its closer surroundings, the 17th district of Budapest, and also in the music life of the Hungarian capital for years. The group has already had many concerts, radio recordings and concert tours under Lajos Bartal’s conducting. The ensemble has made 150 recordings in the studio of the Hungarian National Radio and its third CD sponsored by Agriculture: Our past, our future • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • MEMORIAL LUNCHES / DINNERS The Tri-River Museum group will meet at the Portland library on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. There should be reports from the successful July luncheon in Belding. Also next week the Berlin Center United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social with hot sandwiches and pies besides the favorite dessert. Hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Berlin Center is due north of Lake Odessa eight miles. The date is Aug. 20. The storm overnight Sunday caused a fire at the home of William Barker Jr. and wife. He is high school principal at Lakewood. Workmen are busy this week making repairs. Lake Odessa got a real dampening on the weekend with two or more inches of rain on Saturday according to one rain gauge. Then another downpour Sunday night brought just over two more inches. The earth was very dry, so it could absorb much of the rainfall. The rain barrels were full and overflowing. The basements prone to water on the floor again a dozen enlarged prints made from snapshots or tintypes on display. The audience asked him about several of them. Pat Currigan of Holt was the registrar for the day. Two local members served refreshments. John Wickham of Indianapolis and his nephew, Anthony Wickham, of Battle Creek were in town on the weekend to work on a house project for their grandmother Leah Abbott. The Yonkers anniversary party on Sunday was blessed with beautiful weather even if a bit humid. This was really appreciated after the heavy rain on the previous day. Their far flung grandchildren came from Taiwan, El Salvador, California and Indiana. Their children are much closer to home. Friends and family, and fellow church members composed much of the crowd which found places to park within a block of the house. The honored guests were seated on the lawn with a guest book nearby, along with a basket of cards and also some flowers. Refreshments were served from the enclosed porch, and a large tent canopy gave shelter from the hot sun. Next door, in the Johnson back yard there were an inflatable slide and a bounce house to entertain the dozens of young children and youths. Among the out-of-state friends present were Sandra Robinson Bain of Illinois and Betty Colegrove of Arizona. The Lakeview Drive home of Linda Scott has been razed following a fire during the winter. 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Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above 269-9454263. Area Obituaries Barbara Marion Burkholder Orlando R. Slack Kathleen Ann Moore BATTLE CREEK - Orlando R. Slack, age 90, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at the Oaks of Northpointe Woods. Orlando was born on December 12, 1918, in Bartlett, Nebraska, the son of Thomas H. and Eliza R. (Libby) Slack. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army at Bataan. While on Corregidor he was captured and then taken to a POW camp near Nagasaki, Japan, and was a POW for three years. He has been a resident of the area since 1945, when he was released from Percy Jones Hospital. On June 1, 1952, he was united in marriage to the former Viola D. (Terpening) Harvath who preceded him in death in 1996. He retired from General Foods-Post Cereals as a millwright after 33 years. He was a member of the Post 25 Year Club and the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his children, Shirley (Mike) McNea of Virginia, Joe (Pat) Harvath of East Leroy and Betty (Robert) Knoll of Hastings; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sister, Inez Crisfield of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Trammell and Ruby Robinson. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Pastor John Fulton officiating. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. MIDDLEVILLE - Kathleen Ann (Kathie) Moore 61 of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at her home surrounded by loving family members who had comforted her through her short battle with brain cancer. Kathie was born January 21, 1948 to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Beining) Biermacher. She graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg High School. She also attended Grand Rapids Junior College. Kathie held several administrative positions at Bradford White during her 27 year career. She elected early retirement in 2000. During the winter months she worked at Above & Beyond Hair Salon in Middleville. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was funny, creative, strong willed, flamboyant and a loyal individual who left no doubt as to how much she liked you. Kathie is survived by her son Zach and Tealy Moore of Hastings, her grandchildren Logan, Hannah and Zhoe, brothers Ronald Biermacher of Caledonia, Gary (Lynn) Biermacher of Middleville, John (Sue) Biermacher of Kalamazoo, Mike (Judi) Biermacher of Middleville, a sister Janice Willette of Grand Rapids, former spouse Terry Moore of Hastings, special friend and confidant Sherry Renker of Caledonia, many nieces and nephews. Kathie was preceded in death by sister inlaw Marcia Biermacher, brother in-law Michael Willette, brother Steve Biermacher and nephew Brent Biermacher. Funeral services were held Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Spectrum Hospice 4500 Breton SE 49508 Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week Worship Together… 77537249 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Aug. 16 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Vacation Bible Experience 5:45-8:45. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship Service at Tyden Park. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Edwin Larry Schutte This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS - Barbara Marion Burkholder, age 84, of Hastings passed away at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2009. She was born in Troy, New York the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Coates) Shannon. Barbara attended school in Hudson New York before coming to Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1943 and went on to Western Michigan University where she received her teaching degree. Barbara taught school in Albion and then in Hastings for 27 years where she retired in 1985. Barbara began her next career as a volunteer. She continued her connection with Hastings Area Schools as a coordinator for Northeastern's Birthday Club as well as the coordinator of Pennock Hospital tours for area second graders. Barbara was actively involved with Pennock Hospital where she was recently recognized for serving 4500 hours as a volunteer. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings serving as former Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Presbyterian Women and served on several committees. In recognition for the volunteer hours she gave to her community, Barbara was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds award in 2003 by the Exchange Club of Hastings. Barbara loved being with friends; traveling, playing golf, and playing Bridge and MahJong. Her greatest love was her family with whom she took great pride, being an active part in her husband's, children's, grandchildren's, and great-grandchildren's lives. Barbara is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joseph V. Burkholder of Hastings, her daughters Nancy (William) Bradley of Hastings, Robin (Martin) Hawthorne of Hastings, grandchildren Matthew (Beth) Bradley of Zeeland, Erin Bradley of Denver, Colorado, Tami (Lee) Kyle of Nashville, Chris (Kikki) Hawthorne of Hastings, Shannon Hawthorne of Hastings, Shawn Hawthorne of Hastings, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Agnes Shannon and her greatgrandchild Christopher. Memorials can be made to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church or The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON - Edwin Larry Schutte, of Delton, passed away, August 6, 2009, in Kalamazoo. Larry was born on March 10, 1940, in East Grand Rapids, the son of Edwin and Edythe (Smith) Schutte. Larry was a veteran, serving his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed NASCAR, building HO scale dioramas, drafting and design. Most of all he loved his grandsons. Larry is survived by his family: Nancy, Cameron, Clay and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Eric, daughter-in-law Donna, grandson Brent, granddaughter Briana, and a brother Paul. A graveside military service was conducted Monday, August 10, 2009, at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to his family will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign Larry's online guest book. Carylen S. Spidel Delila C. Lane NASHVILLE - Carylen S. Spidel, age 72, of Nashville passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Carylen was born in Swayzee, IN on July 17, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Ada (Kelly) Petro. She was raised in Swayzee Indiana and attended area schools there. She was the wife of Gene Spidel. The couple was married on December 8, 1973 in Nashville, where they made their home together. Carylen loved the hot summer days when she could spend time in her flower gardens. For over 14 years Carylen bred and raised Sphynx cats. Along with her husband Gene, the two loved to travel and spend their winters in the "warmer" climates of Florida and Arizona. Carylen is survived by her two daughters, Sherry (Scott) Russell, Karen (Curtis) Rainwater, a son, Jerry W. (Mary) Fager, a step son,William Spidel, and 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren She was preceeded by her parents, Funeral services will be held at the Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, at 2 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2009, with Pastor Cathy Christman officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday beginning at 1 pm at Nashville United Methodist Church. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. DELTON - Delila C. Lane, age 53, of Delton, died suddenly on August 11, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1956 in Kingsport, TN, to William and Louise (Bardell) Vaughn. Delila grew up in the Middleville area and attended the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. She married Larry Lane and had four children: Larry Lane, Jr. of TN, William and Heather Lane, Penny Lane, and Tarry Lane, all of Delton. Delila’s children were her life’s work and this love and devotion carried on with her 15 grandchildren. She loved to watch her Channel 8 Soapies and cheer on her beloved Notre Dame football. Delila’s other family includes her significant other and life partner for many years, Burton “Jimmy” Colwell of Delton, a brother Don Vaughn of TN, sisters, Nancy Larsen of Freeport and Lisa Perkins of Hopkins and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Jimmy Vaughn and Doris (Dot) Eichenauer. A memorial service will be held for Delila on Saturday, August 15 at 11 AM, at the McCallum Church on Otis Lake Road. Memorial donations may be made to the family, in care of William Lane and may be mailed to the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Delton, MI 49046. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Delila’s online guest book. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 7 Renewal of Charlton Park millage to be on May 2010 ballot by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Aug. 11 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 6-2 in favor of Keith Ferris discusses Historic Charlton Park’s recent successes. Keith Murphy talks about the benefits of a millage for the park that would not need to be renewed for seven years. not only allowing the citizens of Barry County to vote in May 2010 on a proposed renewal of the millage under which the Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area currently operate, but also to allow up to $43,000 in funds reserved for the park by the county to be used for the cost of the election. Commissioners had met Aug. 6 as part of a finance committee, at which time they voted 6-2 in favor of allowing the millage renewal measure to be voted on the next time they met as a board of commissioners. In both votes, Chairman Michael Callton and commissioners Mike Bremer, Robert Houtman, Don Nevins, Craig Stolsonburg and Jeff VanNortwick formed the majority, with commissioners Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Joe Lyons dissenting. In an interview after the board meeting, Keith Ferris, director of the park, explained that even though county residents will be able to vote on whether to renew the park’s millage in May, the millage rate that they will be voting on might be different and will be determined by the guidelines set forth in the Headlee Amendment. “We won’t know that number until January of next year,” he said. Approved by voters in 1978 as an amendment to the state constitution, the “Headlee Amendment” refers to provisions added to the constitution that, among other things, place limitations on broadening tax bases. According to the amendment, if a tax base is increased, any millage rates associated with the increased base must be reduced so that they yield no more tax revenue than that which could have been collected under the original tax base. The park currently operates under a millage rate of .2259 mills. At the committee meeting, Jack Miner, chair of an ad hoc committee created to address the possible renewal of the millage for the park, said the reason the park board requested that the board of commissioners allow the millage to be voted on in May instead of during later months is because of the belief that voters will be more likely approve of such a millage if they do not also simultaneously have to contemplate the many candidates who will be running for public office in the fall. “One of the things we learned from the pre- vious elections is that the volunteers, as well as the board members of the park, by and large ... want nothing to do with politics,” he explained. “We want that park to be a long ways away from politics. “If we get into August, or we get into November, we consider this to be very risky,” Miner told commissioners. “In fact, if you choose November, I think immediately we should put together a plan on how to shut your park down, because I don’t think it’s going to pass. That’s the conclusion we came to.” VanNortwick echoed Miner, telling the commissioners that the park has done nothing but improve over the course of recent years and represents an institution that employs volunteers who now devote between 5,000 and 6,000 hours of their time annually to the park. “We’re going in the right direction, gentlemen, let the people manage this park,” said VanNortwick. “They have the will, they have the desire and they have the capability, and for us to (sit) here and hand-pick that date when they have emphatically said that (they) want May ... is a misjustice to all those people and the volunteer time.” In contrast to Miner and VanNortwick, Gibson explained that, based on informal polling of his constituents, the opinion of the park is so high that most voters would approve a renewal of its millage any time of the year. “I don’t know why everybody’s so scared about the millage passing,” he said. “I don’t see it. I’ve talked to over 30 people in my three townships, and I’ve only had four of those people that said they would vote ‘no,’ no matter when the millage was. The rest of the people would vote ‘yes,’ anytime the millage was up.” While the millage that the park currently operates under was approved for a three-year duration in November 2007, the newly proposed millage would be in effect for seven years, if adopted. Keith Murphy, a part-time employee of the park who previously served as its director, said that the increased duration of the proposed millage would help to ensure the park’s ability to maintain a regular schedule of events, by allowing representatives of the park to assure those wanting to schedule events there in advance that the park will be operational in the future. “Most of our events are 20 years plus out there, now, and we need to keep those peo- ple,” he said. “We need to keep them coming back.” Unlike Murphy, Lyons expressed concern about the duration of the proposed millage, saying that the volatility of the economy might make the length of such a commitment detrimental. “Down the road, the unknown is there,” said Lyons. According to County Administrator Michael Brown, it was necessary for the board of commissioners to allow up to $43,000 in funds reserved for the park to be spent on the election for the proposed millage because of election law. While May traditionally is a time for elections relating to school districts, if another governmental election is held at that time, the responsibility of funding the majority of costs relating to all elections held then is not the responsibility of the school districts, he said. Brown explained that those school districts within the county that are represented on ballots in May will only be required to pay for election costs associated specifically with their respective elections, such as newspaper notices. Based on discussion by the commissioners, the figure of $43,000 was calculated by County Clerk Pamela Jarvis to reflect the amount school districts would have spent on their elections in May if the proposed millage did not appear on ballots at that time. After the board meeting, Ferris said that, while he was unsure as to the amount of tax dollars that make up the $43,000 figure, he was certain that the vast majority of the amount is comprised of revenue from the park. Shirley Miner sits next to her husband, Jack, while he conveys his interest in keeping the park distanced from politics. TK disappointed in MME results this year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tom Enslen, curriculum director and assistant superintendent for the Thornapple Kellogg School district, said he is disappointed in the results of the Michigan Merit Exam scores from tests taken by high school juniors this past spring. “We are not pleased with the results in several areas,” he said. When compared to the results from 2008, the Thornapple Kellogg district is down in most areas except social studies, which showed an 89 for 2009 compared to 86 in 2008. The percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations in reading was 68 per- Area Obituaries cent in 2009 compared to 71 percent in 2008. In writing, the percentage in 2009 is 47 percent compared to 46 percent in 2008. In the English/language arts area score of 58 percent met or exceeded expectations compared to the 61 percent in 2008. In math, 61 percent met or exceeded in 2009 compared to 62 percent in 2008. In science, the district is down to 61 percent from the 71 percent in 2008. The percentage of Thornapple Kellogg juniors who met or exceeded expectations are higher than the percentage from across the state. In most areas, when compared to the other schools in the Kent Intermediate School District, TK scored higher or matched the KISD percentage. “We know we can do better,” said Enslen. Unfortunately, the state does not release examples, so it is difficult for TK to see where problems are, he added. Enslen and Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Tony Koski will be working with department heads at the high school, looking at the discrepancies in these scores. Enslen said the high school staff works with students who do not meet the expectations. Scores on the MME do not impact graduation of students. Enslen said he already is preparing for Norris B. Treadwell Jr. He was born February 2, 1942, the son of Norris and Ina Mae (Blair) Treadwell in Battle Creek. Norris is survived by sisters, Janet Treadwell and Betty Treadwell, both of Battle Creek; his aunts, Mrs. Janie Harrington of Marietta, Georgia and Mrs. Mae Blair of Hastings; cousins, Ronald (Cindy) Treadwell and Donald (Sharon) Treadwell, both of Battle Creek; several more cousins; and his beloved dog, Marsadies. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norris enjoyed animals, both domestic and wild. He also enjoyed watching television and movies, listening to the radio and reading books; singing both pop and religious songs and making many friends. Graveside services took place Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Memorials may go to the family. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule August 13 - Wednesday, August 19 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77537287 MARSHALL - Norris B. “Sonny” Treadwell Jr., 67, of Marshall and formerly of Bellevue and Battle Creek, went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2009. Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for students Luau Night Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director August 15, 2009 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted www.girrbachfuneralhome.net NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION 77528585 • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members Dinner Served 5:30 - 8:00 Save - buy tickets in advance at Hastings Moose Come Join The Fun - Aloha Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Visit our web site for: HASTINGS MOOSE LODGE 06696000 Prizes for Best Luau Outfit The Daltons Inc., their main office at 936 Eagle Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580, has been contracted by Barry County Road Commission to perform chemical brush control maintenance services along roadsides throughout the county. In doing so, they will applying DuPont “Escort” (Melsulfuron) and Dow’s “Tordon K” (Picloram) and “Garlon 4” (Triclopyr) between mid-August and mid-September. Additional information may be requested by contacting Lex Dalton at 574.267.7511. WE APPLY EXCELLENCE 77537366 77537395 changes in Michigan Education Assessment Program tests this fall for students in third through ninth grades. The State of Michigan is backing off on the writing tests, and only students in fourth and seventh grades will be tested in writing. The format of the MEAP tests will be a little different this fall which “muddies the waters,” according Enslen, when they compare results between years. Enslen said he hopes that high school staff will be able to “get to the root of the MME problem” before this year’s juniors take the ACT/MME tests in the spring of 2010. �Page 8 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Annual Gun Lake meeting covers regulations, funds, more Fran Faverman Staff Writer More than 50 people showed up on a chilly, rainy morning Saturday, Aug. 8, for the annual meeting of the Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA) at the Gun Lake Chapel. The attendance was about half of the normal turnout but did not pose a problem because the 1,000-plus-member association does not have a quorum requirement in its bylaws. Doyle Smith, president of the association, welcomed the group. He emphasized the importance of continuing the mission of the association, to protect and preserve the lake for the enjoyment of all. The mission increases in importance as personnel from the state departments of natural resources and environmental quality become less available. Smith introduced the officers and members of the board of directors: Lynn Donovan, secretary-treasurer; Gerald Molitor, vice-president; and directors Bob Nelson, Rob Heethuis, Charles Norris, Jim Riehl, Jan Schuiling, and Douglas Smendik. Three directors, Donovan, Nelson and Smendik, were up for re-election; all had agreed to serve another three-year term. They were elected unanimously. Smith turned the meeting over to Donovan, who presented the financial report. “It was a terrific year for the association, due to the membership and their support. We have 1,032 members, a decline of five from last year,” he said. “Fireworks donations were not affected by the economy; 45 percent contributed additionally to the fireworks,” he announced. The fireworks display at $14,100 is close to being the single most expensive activity supported by the membership in recent years. Total income was $48,372; $25,570 came from membership dues, $12,374 from miscellaneous donations, $9,750 from advertising, and $678 from interest income. The association also had a checking account balance of $11,676 and $61,913 invested in money market funds. Total expenses were $34,439. Besides fireworks, the other large expense was $5,566 for the GLPA directory. Donovan also receives $4,000 for his work maintaining the books, overseeing the Web site, and managing the data bases. Addressing the size of the balance, $36,916 in the checking account and the $50,606 in the money market account as of June 30, Donovan noted that some expenses are carried forward from one year to the next; being incurred in the previous year but paid in the current year. The money market account is, according to Donovan, a contingency account to provide for expenses such as legal fees when developers propose projects on the lake. Although not addressed by Donovan, one of the reasons for the amount of money on hand is due to the lack of expenses connected with stocking the lake with fish because of the outbreak of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) a few years ago. Perhaps the most time-consuming and difficult project is the annual membership directory, which includes full information on members and merely lists names, addresses, and telephone numbers of those residents who choose not to belong to the association. Donovan said that this year, 100 cards were received after the May 1 deadline and thus could not be included in the directory. He added that this year’s directory had more than 100 advertisers, the highest number in its history and produced its highest-ever advertising income. Discussed by Smith was the concern over the GLPA Web site. He began by saying the problems arose this past spring with the sale of the company with whom the association had contracted for the site. “We could not contact the new owners. The decision was made by the board to look at a new Web site. We accepted a proposal from Absolute Video in Kalamazoo for $3,200 to design and set up a new site,” he explained. “We hope to put the newsletters and membership applications on the site and a road map of the lake also. We are shooting for the fall newsletter. We don’t know if the address will be the same,” he concluded. Capt. William Johnson of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, updated the group on a change in personal watercraft rules. Under new state legislation, personal watercraft must be off the lake at sunset. The new rule replaces the previous regulation which required personal watercraft to be off the lake one hour after sunset. Johnson said the new rule removes ambiguity. “Most people don’t wear a watch on their personal watercraft,” he noted dryly. He reminded the audience that Michigan rules requiring a boating certificate for all persons born after 1978 also apply to out-ofstate residents. He went on to say there is reciprocity for certificates from other states; the certificate must be in possession of the boaters. He said a Web site provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is the best source for information. Johnson also noted that a riparian-rights issue has come up. Gun Lake deeds extend lakefront property to the center of the lake. The issue arises because of islands; some property owners have complained, and the department is enforcing complaints of trespassing. Johnson said the water is public property; the bottomland is private property. In response to a question about Orangeville Island, also known as Party Island, he said the owner is not concerned, and people may continue to anchor there. Other islands are off limits. On the subject of noise from air boats, Johnson said, “They can’t be touched. The law says ‘engine noise,’ not propeller noise.” Normally a representative from the DNR attends the meeting. When asked why a DNR representative was not present, Donovan responded that the DNR was invited but a representative was unable to come. Pamela Tyning, a marine biologist representing Progressive Engineering, the contractor employed by the GLPA to treat the lake for weeds, provided an update on the Gun Lake Improvement Board (GLIB) status. The special assessment was renewed for another five years to fund monitoring of the lake and its tributaries and weed control. Eurasian milfoil has been reduced considerably. A new weed, starry stonewort, a form of algae, is being treated with copper sulfate, which poses some toxicity problems, she said. Nashville Navy Officer helps thousands on recent mission by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer War and conflict. These two items are usually the association with the armed forces. There is another side to the military, however, and that side was demonstrated on a recent humanitarian mission involving a Nashville native. Naval Chief Petty Officer Teresa Frith took part in Operation Continuing Promise. The mission integrated both military and civilian personnel to bring medical services to seven Latin American countries. During the fourmonth mission, more than 193,960 prescriptions were filled, 1,657 surgeries performed and 4,444 teeth were extracted. Frith said the program provided many necessary services to the 100,049 patients seen during the four months and also was a way to prepare for natural disasters. “The program is a way to show these nations that the United States is committed to being in partnership with them, and the other part is training personnel in case of a natural disaster,” said Frith. Each morning, a long line of patients would be waiting outside the ship, hoping to be seen by the medical or dental personnel on board. According to the mission’s Web site, PACIFIC OCEAN – Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) receives supplies from supply ship USNS Peary (T-AK 5) as Comfort heads for its liberty port in Panama July 16 here. Teams onboard Comfort have been on a four month humanitarian and civic assistance mission called Continuing Promise 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Stratton) close to 650 medical professionals from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, non-governmental organizations and other international partners took part in the mission. The list of services provided on the mission covers everything from physical therapy, prescription fills, ophthalmologic surgery, optometry screenings and a host of other procedures. Frith joked that the crew performed just about every procedure imaginable, short of open-heart surgery. Gaining a new appreciation for the services and easily available health care in the United States, Frith said the months on the ship opened her eyes to the plight of other countries and how valuable volunteering can be. “I think the trip gave me a better appreciation of what I have. I saw a lot of people who don’t have much of anything and are thankful for what they can get,” said Frith. “What kind of amazed me a lot was just the poorness of some of these nations. People in the United States are complaining about what they have and some of our homeless people have it better than some in these countries.” The story of one mother and her son demonstrated how desperately the medical procedures are needed and the common bonds that tie all humans together, she said. After being told that doctors could fix her 8-monthold son’s crossed eyes but there were no more open appointments, the mother drove through the night to be one of the first in line when the ship docked at the next port. Doctors were able to perform the surgery aboard the ship and correct the child’s eyesight, she said. “There might be different philosophies and languages, but deep down, we’re still the same,” said Frith of the people she met. “No matter where you go, parents are parents and want what’s best for their children.” Serving as mass communication chief, Frith was in charge of 12 public affairs officers during the mission and said the time spent on board provided valuable experiences and memories she will carry with her through the rest of her Navy career. “There were some who called (the mission) Matt Kapp, Michigan Farm Bureau land stewardship specialist. “A lot of farmland is owned by non-farm investors who rent the land to agricultural producers. When the economy sours, there are fewer land speculators to push up farm real estate values.” NASS reported other contributors to the national decline are less commercial and residential development in many regions and a decrease in demand for recreational land. Increases were reported for state and national cropland cash rents. Michigan’s cropland cash rent on Jan. 1 was $83 per acre, up $5 from the previous year. U.S. cropland cash rent averaged $90 an acre, up $4.50 an acre from 2008. Kapp said rises in cash rent relative to declines in farmland value are not surprising because the majority of farmland rental contracts are secured within six months of a new year and 2008 commodity prices were much higher than they are now. If commodity from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to support the program. Jan Schuiling and her family oversee the fireworks display. She thanked the members for their donations. “It ties the community together,” she said, reminding the group that the first three shells fired in the display are a memorial to all the Gun Lake residents who passed on the previous year. She thanked the state park employees who trimmed trees on Murphy’s Point to facilitate the fireworks. She also thanked the Thornapple Township Emergency Services, Wayland Area Ambulance Services, the Barry County Marine Patrol, and the Barry and Allegan County Sheriff’s Departments for their presence during the fireworks. Closing her remarks, Schuiling announced that the next display would be July 3, 2010, with a rain date of July 4, 2010. Smith closed the meeting, thanking all attending and stressing the desire of the board to serve the membership. Maple Valley juniors continue climb toward proficiency The students of Maple Valley School District have achieved a steady climb in scores on the Michigan Merit Exam. Though they are still not quite up to par, Curriculum Director Julie Schwartz said the district will continue to see improvements as new initiatives are implemented. “We are slightly below the state average, but we have lifted scores steadily in the last three years,” said Schwartz. In writing, 38.2 percent of students scored at the proficient or advanced level, compared to the state average of 43.4. On the reading portion the juniors scored 61.2 percent, compared to the state average of 59.9. Mathematics found 47.6 percent proficient, compared to 49.3 percent statewide. In the science category, 56.3 percent were proficient, with the statewide average of 55.6 percent. Social studies showed 84.5 percent of juniors proficient, with 81.3 of students statewide scoring in the proficient or advanced level. The scores have helped the district achieve adequate yearly progress, a status needed to receive much of the funding from the state. A new district-wide writing program is helping all students be on the same page and provide standardized goals for each classroom. The plan also requires writing in each of the subjects areas taught. “It’s a district-wide initiative that ensures writing happens in every class,” said Schwartz. “It gives teachers a way to manage writing. The idea of having writing going on in each classroom has made our scores edge higher.” A new math series in the elementary schools and working to align the high school curriculum with content expectations also are helping to improve scores, said Schwartz. The district is taking a look at how it determines areas that need attention through the use of data in their research. “We are beginning to use data to drive instruction,” said Schwartz. “During the last two years, we’ve been learning how to input and interpret data, and that’s going to help. When we can see where our weaknesses are, we can fix them.” Mother Nature’s red and blue clock TUMACO, Colombia - Navy Commander Shawn Safford and Navy Lieutenant Krista Puttler perform a left thyroid labectomy on a Colombian patient onboard hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) here June 12. Comfort is on a four month humanitarian and civic assistance mission to seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean called Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09). The ship is scheduled to be in Colombia until June 17. (DoD photo by A1C Clara Karwacinski) a miracle because they wouldn’t have been treated otherwise,” reported Frith. “For some, it meant their life because of what was treated.” Frith began her military career by serving four years in the Army followed by 12 in Navy Reserve before enlisting in active duty with the Navy. Stationed in Norfolk, Va., Frith plans to retire in just over a year with 30 years of service under her belt. Declining state, national farm real estate values reflect recession Reflecting a sign of the times, the value of Michigan farm real estate, including land and buildings, has dropped 3.8 percent from 2008 to an average $3,750 per acre as of Jan. 1, according to the Michigan field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Michigan’s cropland and pasture values also are down. Cropland value dropped 3.2 percent from the previous year to $3,370 per acre, while pasture value decreased 3 percent to $2,550 per acre. The Michigan findings mirror national trends. U.S. farm real estate value averaged $2,100 per acre at the start of the year, down 3.2 percent from 2008, marking the first decline since 1987. U.S. cropland value declined 3.9 percent from a year ago to $2,650 per acre, while pasture value declined 1.8 percent to $1,070 per acre. “What we’re seeing is a reflection of lower commodity prices and a sluggish economy in general,” said The company is looking at mechanical harvesting of the algae as a possibility. Shawn McKenney, project supervisor with the Allegan Conservation District, reported that the buffer strip project is continuing with a 75/25 cost-sharing arrangement. The district has secured a grant of $1.3 million for cost sharing for best farm practices management. An urban lawn program has begun. The program offers the buffer strip plan to lawns abutting seawalls. It includes a soil test and allows a strip six feet back from the wall to be planted as a wildflower garden. It is also offered on a 75/25 cost sharing program. McKenney added that his program also is looking at water barrels as a way to capture rainfall. In his view, the single greatest cause of algae is runoff from fertilizers containing phosphorous. “One pound of phosphorous equals 100 pounds of algae,” explained McKenney. He noted that Allegan County has prohibited the application of phosphorous without a soil test. The county received a grant of $350,000 prices trend lower as they have been, it would be anticipated that cash rents would gradually decline, too, he added. “While the statistics are an accurate assessment of rental averages as of Jan. 1, 2009, they may be a bit misleading because many farmers will work to renegotiate contracts with landlords based on current market conditions,” Kapp said. “Also, some landowners and producers have shifted in recent years to crop share leasing agreements.” One silver lining to the falling farmland values might be the opportunity for farmers with the economic wherewithal to purchase land at less expensive prices. “Some farms won’t have the profit margins to take advantage, but for those who do, this could be a good opportunity,” said Kapp. “It’s also a potential opportunity for beginning farmers who may have off-farm income.” by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I worked for three years as a reporter for a daily newspaper. I loved the deadlines. I remember well the intensity of running down the courthouse hallway after the jurors who had just rendered the verdict in a murder trial. I’ll also confess to speeding after fire trucks to the local airport during an emergency there. That’s one sense of time, familiar to compulsive coffee drinkers, manic single moms, and frantic business people everywhere. But let me offer you another sense of time, one that unfolds over epochs and eons and that might give you a new appreciation of nature. Each Sunday, I walk my dog along the railroad tracks that parallel the Snake River at the bottom of the Snake River Canyon in Oregon. Clearly, the canyon was created as the river eroded the rock, bit by bit, over vast stretches of geologic time. But how do geologists get their heads around just how much time is involved in events in Earth history like the formation of everything from huge canyons to volcanic rocks or fish fossils? The answer usually depends on natural “clocks” that are imbedded in Earth materials. We geologists have learned how to read the hands of those clocks, and you can, too. Radioactive decay is the main clock Mother Nature offers us. That can sound a bit scary, perhaps, but what’s at issue can be explained in terms of a simple game I’ve played with college freshmen or even younger students using red and blue gumballs. Imagine you are given a bowl with 16 red gumballs in it and a supply of blue and red gumballs to the side. The rules of the game are that every minute on the minute, you remove half the red gumballs and replace them with blue gumballs. Here’s how things will go: You start with 16 red gumballs and no blue ones. After one minute, you replace half of your 16 reds with blues, so you have eight reds and 8 blues. After the next minute, you replace half your reds again, so you have four reds and 12 blues. After the next minute, you’ll have two reds and 14 blues. After the next minute, you’ll have one red and 15 blues. Here’s the most interesting part: If I brought my Uncle Harry into the room at some random time after the game started, he could deduce how long you’d been playing. For example, if you had two reds and 14 blues in your bowl, Uncle Harry could figure out the game had been running between three and four minutes. The gumballs are a simple analogy of radioactive elements and how we geologists can tell time based on them. The red gumballs represent the “hot” or radioactive elements (like carbon-14, a substance you hear about in the news sometimes.) The blue gumballs are the stable atoms the radioactive ones become over time as radioactive decay proceeds. Each minute in our example is called a half-life. Those are just the rules of the game that Mother Nature set up. To be honest, I’ve had students eat a couple of gumballs out of their bowl somewhere in mid-game, and Mother Nature sometimes lets reds and blues “leak” out of sample materials. Those are complications, but there are ways to adjust the mathematics if they occur. We geologists determine the ages of ancient bits of wood or volcanic minerals by finding the proportion of red and blue atoms (so to speak), and calculating how long the natural process of radioactive decay has been going on. The reds and blues are the natural “clock” that gives us a way to calculate just how long ago the Ice Age was or when the last dinosaur roamed North America. I still like short deadlines, but Mother Nature often operates differently. She’s got lots and lots of time for her stories. Lots of time is part of what makes the complexity of the fossil record and the world’s vast canyons possible. They are a richly detailed tapestry woven over deep amounts of time. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 9 Gilmore Car Museum to get ‘all shook up’ over classic cars and the King Elvis fans don’t need to travel for Graceland to get a dose of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” or search Kalamazoo for “Elvis sightings” — they only need to head to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners. The 24th annual Elvis Memorial Car Show and Tribute Concert will be held at the museum Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This popular event is a great way to relive memories — or even make a few — from the bygone era of poodle skirts, fast cars, and the King. Bring a classic car or simply enjoy the car show, and be sure to bring a lawn chair for the high-energy concert. Noted Elvis tribute artist Darrel Hagel, a past winner at the Collingwood Elvis Festival in Canada, is back this year by popular demand. Hagel will take the stage for a special Delton Kellogg students’ MME scores are up by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The results of this year’s Michigan Merit Examination (MME) were recently released by the state, and the scores of Delton Kellogg students who took the exam show a marked improvement when compared to the scores from last year’s exam. Replacing the Michigan Educational Assessment Program’s high school test in 2007, the MME is administered to 11th grade students and is comprised of assessments in five subject areas — reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies — in addition to a portion comprised of the ACT college admission and placement examination. Of the Delton Kellogg students who took the MME this year, 67 percent demonstrated proficiency on the reading assessment (up 15 percent from last year); 47 percent demonstrated proficiency on the writing assessment (up 16 percent from last year); 60 percent demonstrated proficiency on the mathematics assessment (up 22 percent from last year); 65 percent demonstrated proficiency on the science assessment (up 15 percent from last year); and 95 percent demonstrated proficiency on the social studies assessment (up 17 percent from last year). Delton Kellogg students who took the ACT portion of this year’s MME earned an average score of 19.7 points (up 2.1 points from last year) on that portion of the exam. The highest number of points attainable on the ACT is 36. According to information provided by Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea, the percentage of students in the district who demonstrated proficiency on each of the five assessment areas partially comprising this year’s MME is higher than the percentage of students at the average school within the state who were proficient in those areas. Vujea stated that the percentage of Delton Kellogg students who demonstrated proficiency in the reading, writing, math, science and social studies assessments that were part of this year’s MME were 7, 3, 11, 9 and 14 percent higher, respectively, than those found at the state’s average school. Vujea said that the average score earned by Delton Kellogg students on the ACT portion of this year’s MME also was higher than the state average score of 19 points. The Delton Kellogg school district is contiguous to six districts, including Gull Lake, Hastings, Martin, Plainwell, Thornapple Kellogg and Wayland Union. In comparing the percentage of Delton Kellogg students who demonstrated proficiency on this year’s assessments with percentages from neighboring districts, Vujea said that Delton Kellogg’s students ranked third, third, second, third and first in comparisons of the reading, writing, math, science and social studies assessments, respectively. “Rural districts are sometimes thought to be less successful and less rigorous academically than the suburban districts,” Vujea said. “This data demonstrates clearly that the percentage of students who are proficient in Delton Kellogg is competitive with those highly respected suburban districts around us.” Stewart Schofield, principal of Delton Kellogg High School, said that the high scores earned by Delton students on this year’s MME were made possible in large part by the individual and group efforts of teachers helping students to prepare for the examination, in addition to the attitude of the juniors who took it. “The staff here was enthusiastic and confident about what they could do, as far as raising scores and ... helping students, and, so, they set about talking with each other and setting some plans and working towards those with individual students,” he explained. According to Schofield, the recent rise in scores on the ACT earned by Delton Kellogg students can be attributed partially to a course designed to prepare students for the college entrance and placement examination that was offered by Jessica Barnes, Janis Dinda, Farnood Farmand and Connie High, all of whom teach at the high school. “They met together on curriculum and planning and assessments and the things that would be necessary to make the class successful,” he said. “The other staff members were very supportive of their efforts. And it was a worthwhile experience for most kids. I think the ... students really did appreciate the efforts that were made on their behalf, and they, in turn, made, I think, a really solid effort on the exam.” Schofield said that the specialized instruction demonstrated through the preparative course is a reflection of an information- driven approach to education. “I think teaching today has taken on a lot more than it did five years ago, much less 10 or 15 years ago,” he explained. “Teachers are a lot more involved with surveying and examining data and looking at individual students and how they can make those students successful.” In accordance with recently passed legislation, requirements for those graduating in the year 2011 and beyond will be more stringent than current requirements. As such, Schofield said that teachers at Delton Kellogg will have to continue to play an increasingly involved role in the design and administration of the curriculum offered at the district. “Education is kind of a new ball game,” he explained. “... Teaching done correctly, this day and age, is one of the most difficult jobs.” “Vegas Style” concert salute to the King, performing Elvis’ hits from the 50s, his movies and his live Las Vegas shows. The Elvis Memorial Car Show marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of Presley, who passed away at the age of 42 on Aug. 16, 1977. The 90-acre park-like setting of the Gilmore Car Museum will play host to hundreds of sports cars, street machines, stock and antique cars, muscle cars, and 4-by-4s, as well as custom and pro street vehicles. Presented by the Rod Benders Car Club of West Michigan for the 24th year, the Saturday car show and swap meet is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the tribute concert taking place in the afternoon. Special discounted spectator admission is $8 per day, with those under 11 admitted free. Guests will be able to tour the world-class collection of nearly 200 extraordinary vehicles in Gilmore Car Museum at no extra charge. For the remainder of the 2009 season the museum also is featuring the all-new exhibit, “History - 1/4 Mile at a Time,” featuring vehicles from some of the most iconic names in drag racing history. The Gilmore Car Museum is located south of Delton on M-43 and Hickory Road. To learn more about the Gilmore Car Museum, visit www.GilmoreCarMuseum.org or call the museum at 269-671-5089. Cupboard to Cupboard program ends Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Cupboard to Cupboard Campaign will end Saturday, Aug. 15, with the last collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bradford White trailer parked in front of the Pennock State Street Center in Hastings. The campaign is collecting items needed to help those in the Barry County hit hard by the recession. Cupboard to Cupboard encourages neighbors to help each other by donating items that cannot be purchased with ‘bridge cards’ or food stamps. Lani Forbes, director of Barry County United Way encourages area residents who can to help fill the semi to overflowing. People can drop off any of the items sought during the entire campaign. Supplies needed by community families include school supplies such as backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, colored markers, notebooks, folders, colored pencils, pencil boxes, scissors, glue and glue sticks; baby care items including diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo and other items; household items such as toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, tissues, paper towels, cleaning products, aluminum foil, plastic storage bags, paper cups, paper plates, napkins, sandwich bags, plastic wrap and garbage bags. Laundry supplies needed include such products as detergent, softeners, stain remover, bleach and others (cleaning supplies are especially needed). Personal care items sought include deodorant, feminine products, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, shaving cream, razors, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, bandages, lotion, combs and hairbrushes. Any of these items can be dropped off at the truck on State Street, Hastings. The United Way will oversee the distribution of the items through the various food disbursal sites within the county. Other locations items can be dropped at include the Cracked Pepper restaurant in Middleville, WBCH in Hastings, Shamrock Tavern in Freeport, Double D’s Pizza in Woodland, Goldsworthy’s, Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville, Delton Floral, and the Gun Lake Grind in Orangeville. Anyone with questions about the Cupboard to Cupboard program may call the United Way office at 269-945-4010. Drive-in movie outlasts the elements Despite the threatening weather conditions, the Friday night ‘drive-in’ at the Barry Expo Center Aug. 7, was deemed a success by organizers. The event, hosted by the Next Generation Fund Committee which is part of the Barry Community Foundation, raised $1,100 for substance abuse prevention. A large ‘screen’ was hung on the back of the grandstand. Cars were charged $10 for one family movie or $15 for two. Food and drinks were available for $1 each. “It was also an entertaining and affordable evening for kids of all ages to enjoy,” said Erin Welker, communications director for BCF and Next Generation Fund member. “There was an overwhelming sense of community that transpired during the family-oriented activities preceding the show time.” On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers Margo and Lee Shafer from UAW 1002 staffed the Bradford White trailer drop-off site in front of the Pennock State Street Center. Volunteers from many local organizations worked each Saturday during the Cupboard to Cupboard campaign — which ends Saturday, Aug. 15 — with volunteers from United Way. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Scam robs Woodbury couple of safe, sense of safety by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern Clare and Connie Lou Hollister are a married senior couple living on M-66 north of Woodbury. They have neighbors close by, and the road in front of their home is heavily traveled, so Connie Lou said she never expected to be robbed in broad daylight — and especially not while both she and her husband were home. But on June 10, the Hollisters were robbed in the middle of the day while they were both home, and they didn’t realize it until hours after the thieves had gone. “It makes us so mad when we start talking about it,” Connie Lou said, still in shock at being swindled in such a bold manner. At 4:30 p.m. on June 10, a white Dodge van pulled into the Hollister home (Connie Lou noted that the van had no company insignia on it) and a young man with a white hard hat and safety goggles approached Connie Lou, who was painting. The man introduced himself as an employ- ee of Consumers Energy. He told Connie Lou they were going to be putting new poles in the area and he was checking to see if any trees needed to be cut down. Connie Lou said this didn’t seem strange to her because energy companies seem to be putting in new poles all the time, and she had just seen workers doing pole work north of her neighbor’s house. She did, however, explain to the man that she was not a customer of Consumers Energy, and the man told her this work was “for everyone.” The man then took Connie Lou and Clare, who had been in the garage, out behind the garage to talk to them more. “They just insisted we were both here,” Connie Lou said. Over the next 30 or 45 minutes, the Hollisters asked the man questions, and Connie Lou said he had all the answers. After a while, he got a phone call and told the Hollisters he had to get back to the office. The man got in his van and drove away with the Hollister’s safe, which contained money they had been saving as well as personal infor- mation, and $200 from their lockbox. Connie Lou said she didn’t realize that the safe was missing until after 8:30 that night. Connie Lou noticed her craft room was disheveled. This was the room their safe had been hidden in, and though the items that had hidden the safe remained in the closet, Connie Lou said she could tell the safe was gone. Their bank and the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department are helping the Hollisters. The sheriff’s department told them that the crime could likely be traced back to someone they know, whether a friend or a family member. The department also believed the theft is probably connected an auction the Hollisters held at their home on May 29 of this year. “It went so smooth, they’re going to try it again,” Connie Lou said. She added that she is quite certain senior citizens are the targets. “I have an idea that’s who they’re aiming for,” she said. “We’re just lucky they didn’t hurt us. You never trust anyone again.” Work on new park facility nearly completed The new restroom facility and water booster pump station at Bob King Park in Hastings is scheduled to be complete by the end of August. The booster station is expected to increase water pressure east of Broadway and north of Woodlawn Avenue. The facility also will feature a new larger picnic pavilion with electrical outlets and a new drinking fountain. �Page 10 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 4, 2009 Regular meeting opened @ 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 members and 9 guests. Motions approved minutes and treasurers reports for July-09. Motions approved agenda with 1 addition. Resolution adopted to allow the clerk to determine the sufficiency of the petitions for connection to the sewer at Pleasant Lake. Motion approved to amend the budget $9,000 for the Transfer Station. Motion approved to adopt the HCFD Policy #30 Residency requirements. Motion approved to adopt Millage rates for winter taxes: Allocated 0.8689. Fire 2.0000. Police 1.0000. Motion approved bills and check register for August 2009. Adjourned @ 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler 77537290 Barry Township Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2009-25359-NC In the matter of Kaeleigh Ann Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 08/26/2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition to change the name of Kaeleigh Ann Brown to Kaeleigh Ann Favorite. Date: 07/15/2009 Dani’el Renee Hayes 291 Eldred St. 77537269 Battle Creek, MI 49015 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to James Watson and Paula Chester, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5050 Lacey Rd, Dowling, MI 490509754. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537411 File # 279133F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Kevin J. Tava and Jeannie Tava of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 476 Holes, Middleville, MI 49333. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Rosemary Bare of Bank of America, (661) 951-5722, Mediation Referrals Group Home Retention Division 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 8/13/2009 ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-4 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77537372 248-362-2600 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jacob C. Dekleine and Amy E. Dekleine, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7445 W Irving Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-8513. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 7, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 7, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537357 File # 278097F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Stacey G. Wyman and Daphne Kern 5950 Osborne Road Delton, MI 49046 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 13, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 269.4880 77537415 To: Jody Niles 235 West Amy Street Hasting, MI 49058 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 13, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537417 File Number: 618.0039 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Stephanie Stolsonburg, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11486 Lighthouse Ct, Middleville, MI 49333-8451. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537405 File # 250978F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne M. Menacher, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2007, and recorded on November 30, 2007 in instrument 20071130-0004714, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 78/100 Dollars ($213,912.78), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel beginning at a point 265 Feet North of the Southeast corner of section 32, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Thence West at right angles to the Section line 464 Feet to an iron stake on the shore of Gun Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore 68.3 Feet to an iron stake at an angle of 40 Degrees 16 Feet measured counterclockwise from the first line, thence easterly 427.8 Feet to the East line of 87 Degrees 28 Minutes with the proceeding line, thene South 64 Feet to the place of beginning. Excepting a strip of land 16.5 Feet wide adjacent the section line reserved for Highway Purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537351 File #277428F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R. Clark and Mary A. Clark, husband an wife, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2006, and recorded on January 24, 2006 in instrument 1159284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Seven And 01/100 Dollars ($222,677.01), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9; thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Section, 200.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section, 521.07 feet to the Shore of Hathaway Lake; thence along an intermediate Traverse line of said Lake South 88 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East 46.36 feet; thence North 82 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 154.78 feet to said East line of Section 5 and the end of said Traverse line; thence South along said East line, 543.81 feet to the place of beginning. Including land lying between said Traverse line and the Waters of Hathaway Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537183 File #273327F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jacob G Baker, a married man and Jennifer Baker, as to dower rights only to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2006 and recorded November 8, 2006 in Instrument #1172515 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, by assignment dated July 14, 2009 and recorded July 20, 2009 in Instrument # 20090720007527 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Eight Cents ($148,121.08) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 3, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast one quarter of the Southwest one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Township of Irving, County of Barry, Michigan; thence North along the center line of Hammond Road, 400 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence Southeasterly 445 feet or more or less to a point in the center of Brown Road 342 feet East of beginning; thence West along the center of Brown Road to beginning. Commonly known as 7020 Hammond Rd, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/06/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77537214 Our File No: 09-11807 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to John A Eash, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5375 Grange Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9432. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537368 File # 278868F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Molly A Woodside, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 241 High Ridge Ct Unit 18, Middleville, MI 49333-8168. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537370 File # 278492F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Isaac Bainbridge and Barbara Bainbridge, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1790 Starr View Ln, Middleville, MI 49333-8061. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 7, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 7, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537275 File # 277963F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to David Thompson and Kellie Thompson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 105 N M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058-9740. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537413 File # 279423F01 To: Cindy Kuester and Gary Kuester 167 Woodridge Drive Battle Creek, MI 49017 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 13, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537423 File Number: 310.4781 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Richard Robbins and Denise Robbins 11416 Bird Road Dowling, MI 49050 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 13, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 280.9976 77537421 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-5-2009 Lynette Garrett (owner) Molli Jones (applicant) Location: 1219 Cherry Lane, in Section 28 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance for the placement of a 14x60-ft single wide mobile home which does not meet the required minimum core area of 24x24-ft; in the LDR zoning district. Meeting Date: September 8, 2009. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI. Site inspection of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday, Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77537407 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): MARK EYER & DEBORAH MANN Property Address: 743 N BRIGGS RD., YANKEE SPRINGS, MI 49333 Regarding mortgage dated 07/11/2005 in the original principal sum of $138,000.00 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 08/10/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09MI00992-1 Dated: August 13, 2009 77537419 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage made on February 16, 2006, by PINNACLE DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagors, to BYRON BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, recorded February 24, 2006, in Instrument No. 1160534 of Mortgages, as assigned to BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company by Assignment of Mortgage of similar or even date herewith, Barry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage at the date of this notice the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and 66/100 ($76,254.66) on principal and interest. The length of the redemption period under MCL 600.3240, is 6 months from the date of the sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North Door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the lands and premises, or as much thereof as is necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows, to-wit: Unit No. 18, EAST TOWN HOMES, a Condominium according to the Master Deed, recorded in Document No. 1074113, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Property Address: 130-2 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan Parcel Number: 08-41-195-018-00 Dated: August 6, 2009 BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: John R. Grant 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Ave., N.W. P.O. Box 360 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0360 77537209 (616) 732-5000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin A. Davis, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006, and recorded on April 26, 2006 in instrument 1163649, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Thirteen And 17/100 Dollars ($90,113.17), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537374 File #274131F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Michael A. Brauer and Lorrie A. Brauer, husband and wife, ("Debtors") to Manufactured Homes Unlimited, dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 537, et. seq., said Mortgage being assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) ("Green Tree"), by Mortgage Assignment dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 540, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $59,437.24, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owed by Debtors to Green Tree together with interest at 9.21 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq., on September 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05’ WEST ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 465.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 25” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/8TH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 467.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’ EAST, 465.80 FEET TO SAID 1/8TH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39’ 25” WEST ON SAID 1/8TH LINE, 467.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND EXTENDING WEST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL, 660 FEET TO LANG ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is established to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. Dated: August 11, 2009 Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) By: DONALD A. BRANDT(P30183) BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Attorneys for Green Tree 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77537384 File No.: 6140.0613 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dustin Atkinson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008 in instrument 200805140005193, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 90/100 Dollars ($115,947.90), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 7, Samuel Roush's Addition, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536932 File #276799F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25373-DE Estate of Clarence D. Couts, deceased. Date of birth: 12/23/1949. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Clarence D. Couts, deceased, who lived at 3404 East Center Road, Hastings, Michigan died May 16, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michele Couts, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/11/2009 William W. Dalm P31685 3018 Oakland Drive, Suite B Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 381-8434 Michele Couts 3403 E. Center Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5058 77537431 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25367 NC In the matter of Chad Lena Snooks. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: To change the name of Chad Lena Snooks to Lena Chad Snooks. Date: 7-28-09 Carol Jones Dwyer P32669 1425 South Hanover Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 Jeremy Snooks 1043 Bridge St., Apt. 1 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 616-262-2029 Jennifer Snooks 12382 Bowens Mill Rd. Wayland, MI 49348 77536160 269-795-7988 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen L Fisher Sr, aka Allen L. Fisher, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 16, 2003 in instrument 1119328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five And 92/100 Dollars ($55,865.92), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Praireville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 74 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536873 File #258598F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lavern L. Lietzke, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to CCO Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165584, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand FiftyThree And 85/100 Dollars ($57,053.85), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 33 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds West 496.39 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 1642.15 feet, thence central angle of which is 13 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds and the chord of which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 42 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds East 223.27 feet; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds East 160 feet more or less to the Westerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said right of way line to said centerline of Nashville Road; thence Northwesterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537379 File #273919F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael Tobin aka Mike Tobin a married man, andCheryl Tobin,a married woman, as husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Lender LTD dba City Federal Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of April, 2004 in Doc# 1126391 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Eight & 80/100 ($84,338.8), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September, 2009 at 1:00 p m o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 8, Block 15, Daniel Striker's Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page(s) 11, except the use only of a strip of land 11 feet East and West and 66 feet North and South of the SE corner of said premises to be used by the adjacent owners on the East as a driveway. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 8/6/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77537202 248-362-2600 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (the Morgage) given by Andrew and Sandra Schutt (Borrower) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (Mortgagee), which is secured by property commonly known as 4110 Farrell Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of August 10, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (Agent). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after August 10, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling thef Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed by Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. August 10, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 4905825 77537409 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER RISON and ANISSA RISON, husband and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated November 28, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071206-0004912, as partially released by agreement dated January 18, 2008, recorded January 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080124-0000759, Barry County Records, and by agreement dated July 14, 2008, recorded September 15, 2008, as Instrument No. 200809150009167, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three and 47/100 Dollars ($111,173.47). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 3rd day of September, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 18, T3N, R10W, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 393.00 feet to point of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 247.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 330.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 287 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 110.00 feet; thence North 00º 15' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 220.00 feet to point of beginning. Except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 413.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 35.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 75.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 15.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankey Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 448.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 25.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West 25.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 235.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of the premises that exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises and property described above or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in or upon the premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Rison Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-018-013-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536989 1680608-1 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner TAILORING A GIFT LEGAL NOTICE to serve your charitable interests and financial goals STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25345-DE Estate of Barbara Jean Leary. Date of birth: 12/20/1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Barbara Jean Leary, who lived at 2749 Coburn Rd., Hastings, Michigan died 05/20/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Louise Bancroft, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Julia A. Nakfoor Pratt P41242 202 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-4200 Sharon Louise Bancroft 1519 Ottawa Trail Hastings, MI 49058 77537293 (269) 838-1403 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle Main, single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2005, and recorded on July 6, 2005 in instrument 1149102, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nineteen And 13/100 Dollars ($89,019.13), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning 8 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 Rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning Parcel 2: Beginning 12 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537400 File #274135F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025362-DE Estate of Harold Oliver Wright Jr. Date of Birth: April 18, 1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Harold Oliver Wright, Jr. who lived at 9059 S. M-43 Highway, Delton, Michigan died July 2, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/23/2009 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 77537425 (269) 945-2401 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Sally Anson Living Trust dated June 26, 2002, as amended. Date of birth: 5/13/1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sally Anson, who lived at 9057 Milo Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 died July 4, 2009. Creditors of the decedent, the decedent’s estate, and the Sally Anson Living Trust dated June 26, 2002, as amended, are notified that all claims will be forever barred unless presented to Dan H. Anson, Successor Trustee of the Sally Anson Living Trust dated June 26, 2002, as amended, at 9057 Milo Road, Delton, MI 49046 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Amy L. VanDyke P70333 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 632-8000 Dan H. Anson, Successor Trustee 9057 Milo Road Delton, MI 49046 77537272 (269) 623-8338 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Wesley R Lewis, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 324 E Green St, Hastings, MI 49058-1929. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 7, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 7, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537363 File # 241269F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PO Box 30458 Lansing, Michigan 48909 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE, that the Land and Water Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing at the Nashville Village Hall, 203 North Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to secure the views of interested persons concerning the following application for permit: Application for Permit 09-08-0027-P under Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, by Barry Conservation District, 1611 South Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings, MI 49058, to dredge and fill within the Thornapple River for the purpose of removing a deteriorating dam and restoring the river channel to a stable form. The project is located at 501 North Main Street and 125 Terrace Lane. A total of approximately 908 cubic yards of spoils and rock will be dredged during dam removal and bank stabilization. All spoils will remain onsite. During channel creation a total of approximately 4539 cubic yards of fill will be placed in the river, mill race, scour areas, and 100-year floodplain. The fill will create approximately 0.98 acres of adjacent wetland. Approximately 1,660 cubic yards of fill will be placed below the ordinary high water mark of the river. Mitigation is not proposed. Approximately 53 cubic yards of riprap will be used during channel restoration. The completed project will include four boulder weirs, a rock vane, and a stable channel similar to other areas on the river. The dam is regulated under the authority of Part 315, Dam Safety. The project is located in T3N, R7W, Section 35, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. The application is available for review at the DEQ website, www.deq.state.mi.us/CIWPIS, or may be reviewed in the Land and Water Management Division, DEQ, 525 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48909, by calling 517-335-3177. The public hearing record will remain open for 10 days after the public hearing date. Any written comments to be submitted for the public hearing record must be received at this address on or before the close of the record. The hearing will be held pursuant to Section 30105 of the cited statute. The hearing will not be a court-type proceeding; witnesses will not be sworn, and there will be no cross examination. Public hearings are primarily informational and are held to encourage the expression of views and presentation of facts. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will, upon written request, provide a copy of the Department's decision on this application. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Wendy Fitzner, Chief Permit Consolidation Unit Land and Water Management Division 77537266 517-373-9244 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard L Standler Sr an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2005, and recorded on December 6, 2005 in instrument 1157262, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 21/100 Dollars ($211,170.21), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Brookfield Acres, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of Section 29 Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537345 File #272976F01 The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time. You may also wish to: Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor. They can also benefit a geographical area. Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the charitable organizations and causes to be considered for grants. They can be established in two forms: Non-Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income. Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund. Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established. B C arry ommunity oundation F The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 11, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 77537162 However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the lives of others and the life of your community. 629 W. State Street • Suite 201 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-0526 • Fax: 269-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 NOTICE The term of the contract will be for the year beginning November 1, 2009 and ending October 31, 2012. The closing date for the bid is August 27th at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “HVAC BID” A copy of the invitation to bid may be requested by phone or in person at the County Clerks office (269) 9451285, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. • consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy. • make a bequest to a community foundation in your living trust or will. • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation. A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body; by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public charity status and the professional staff services of the community foundation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin Biek and Angela M Biek, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 3, 2006, and recorded on November 7, 2006 in instrument 1172498, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five And 94/100 Dollars ($78,445.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 20, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of lots 5 and 6, Block 27, Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536731 File #275531F01 THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR HVAC SERVICE Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 13 A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XVII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter After leaving the bluff, the road wound through a deep sandstone ravine for about seven miles and then emerged in the valley which was one of the finest and most beautiful I have ever looked upon. We found water for the animals in the ravine through which we passed, and while we were watering them, the captain and Uncle Billy rode ahead to the ferry to see if there was any chance of our getting across that day. I was left in charge of the train and was told that if I did not hear from them to move right on until we reached the ferry. We arrived at the ferry house at noon and found that one of the owners also owned the ferry on the North Platte. He had been at the North Platte at the time of the drowning and recognized Captain Smith as the leader of the train that had helped to search for the bodies of the unfortunates after the accident. He told us that we might cross at once and that there would be no charge for us because of the help we had given to his people in their trouble. We drove onto the ferry, all the stock except the ponies swimming the river, and in less than an hour, our outfit was across. The ferrymen and their helpers lived in log houses on the west bank of the river and were very insistent upon our coming to see their homes, seeming anxious to have us see how Mormon families lived in a country 250 miles from their nearest white neighbors. Of the women whom we met living here, four were said to be wives of the two owners of the ferry. These ferrymen were also stockmen, owning a large number of cattle which they kept at the south end of the valley, well out of reach of the passing emigrants. The beginning of their herd had consisted of the sick, lame and stray cattle which had been left behind by passing emigrants and had been supplemented by others that had been run off in the night by thieving men in the Mormon settlements and secreted in mountain valleys until the trains from which they were stolen had ceased their search for them. The man who had taken us over on his ferry free of charge went with us to show us a good camping place which we found within a half mile of a spot where about 1,000 Snake Indians from the upper waters of Green River were camped. They were on their annual visit to the Utah Indians, who were to meet them in the valley. The ferryman informed us that the Utahs would probably be in the valley before night, and advised us to stay over the next day since by so doing, we would see the greatest exhibition of bareback riding we had probably ever witnessed. He said that he and his partner were well known to the chiefs of both tribes and that he would be glad to take a crowd of us over and introduce us to them if we wished to go. All of us, including the ladies, welcomed the idea, and a party of 10 was soon ready, of which I was one. When we got to the Indian camp, the ferryman spoke to them in their own language. The chiefs gathered around him, while he told them that we were on our way to the setting sun, having come from where the sun rises, and that we had called upon them as friends in passing through their country. The eyes of every buck and squaw were fastened on the four ladies who were dressed in their brilliant red suits and mounted in fine ponies, and our guide told us that these Indians had never witnessed such as sight before. He told them that the ladies were great hunters, and had many furs with them which they had taken in the past two moons. Our captain asked him to invite them to come to our camp and see the furs which the ladies had taken and tanned on the trip. The Indians said they would wait until later since they expected the Utahs before the sun went down, and every Indian who had a pony wanted to be on hand to meet them. We bade them goodbye and rode back to our camp after arranging with the ferryman to bring some of the Snake and Utah chiefs with him to our camp at 5 o’clock that afternoon. The ladies busied themselves during the rest of the afternoon in getting their furs in shape for exhibition, not omitting the bald eagle which they had mounted, nor the two rattlesnake skins which they had dried and stuffed. They had stuffed and mounted many other small animals, such as prairie dogs, rabbits, four or five different kinds of owls, and a large catfish. Much of this exhibition was new to even the members of our train, as the work had been done by the ladies in their own tent. Promptly at 5 o’clock, the two ferrymen, with two of their helpers, their ladies and about 20 Indians from the Utah and Snake tribes rode into camp. The Mormon ferrymen interpreted for both sides. Our ladies were the center of attraction. They were dressed in their bright red suits, and appeared to be exceedingly attractive to the Indians, so much so indeed that they paid but very little attention to the exhibition of furs and stuffed animals. They were told how well the white man’s squaw could shoot with a rifle, but since they were still using bows and arrows, this statement made little impression upon them until the ladies offered to show them how well they could shoot. The target was set up about 10 rods away and the Mormon explained it to the Indians. Every time the ladies hit the bulls-eye and rang the bell attached to the target, the Indians were so pleased that they gave their savage grunt with such vehemence as to make it a howl sufficient to raise the hair on a white man’s head. They were very much interested in the target and asked permission to shoot at it with their bows and arrows, but had very little success. When the shooting was over, Uncle Billy showed the Indians the skin of the strange animal he had killed on the island of the North Platte, but they and the ferrymen all said they had never seen anything like it before, and were not sure what it was. (To be continued) Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Review financial strategies after life events If nothing ever changed in your life, you could probably chart your financial and investment strategies and then forget about them. But your life is full of changes — and many of them will require you to take a new look at how you save, invest and protect your family. Let’s run through some of the most common milestones in life and see what sort of moves you might make in response: • Marriage — It sounds obvious, but once you’re married, you have to stop thinking in terms of “one” and start thinking of “two” in most aspects of your life — including your finances. For example, if you are an aggressive investor but your spouse is more conservative, you both may need to compromise and choose an investment strategy that’s “down the middle.” At the same time, you’ll want to set some common goals, such as saving enough for a down payment on a home. • Children — When you have children, you have to protect them today — and invest for their future. Your first step, then, might be to purchase life insurance. You can typically buy a term life policy at very reasonable rates. The exact amount of coverage you need depends on your individual situation, but you’ll probably want at least enough to pay off your mortgage and send your children to college should anything happen to you. And to protect your income, you might want to consider disability insurance. Finally, it’s never too soon to start saving for college. You might want to consider opening a tax-advantaged account, such as a Section 529 college savings plan. • Job changes — When you leave a job, you may well have an important decision to make about your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you don’t need the money right away, you might want to avoid cashing out your plan, because you’ll likely face an immediate tax bill — and you’ll have fewer resources for retirement. Consequently, you may want to roll your 401(k) to an IRA or your new employer’s plan, if it allows such transfers. Before taking action, consult with your tax advisor. • Remarriage — If you ever remarry, you may need to change the beneficiary designations on your 401(k), IRA and other invest- ment accounts. You also may need to work with your attorney to revise your will, living trust and other documents related to your estate plans. • Retirement — For many decades, you saved and invested for your retirement. Once you retire, however, you should move away somewhat from the “accumulation” phase and start thinking instead of how best to manage the money you have accumulated. That means you’ll need to decide when to start taking Social Security and how much to withdraw each year from your various retirement accounts, such as your 401(k) and IRA. A professional financial advisor can help you develop a withdrawal rate that’s suitable for your individual situation. You’ll encounter many important events on the road of life. By making the right financial moves along the way, you can help make the journey more pleasant. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 269-945-2401 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Investment opportunities include non deposit investments which are: Not FDIC Insured Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value �Page 14 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Duits Memorial tourney raises $4,200 The recent fourth annual Emily Duits Memorial volleyball tournament was yet another huge success, according to Em’s mother Selena Duits. This year’s event was entitled: “For the Love of the Game” and that was what it was with 34 teams entering and approximately 500 people in attendance. The day began 8 a.m. and the last ball spiked at 9:30 p.m. to end the day. The chicken barbecue dinner was enjoyed by all and the Oesch ice cream wagon had a line up all afternoon. All the money raised goes into Emily’s scholarship fund that is given out yearly to Lakewood students. The championship game went to 2006 Lakewood graduate Chelsea Brehm’s club team from Grand Valley State University that competed against a very skilled and talented Hastings YMCA team. Jessie Buche, a 2004 Lakewood graduate and George Washington University volleyball alumnae, teamed up with Brehm’s team to go five games before deciding the outcome in a double elimination tournament under a rainbow sky that appeared at the start of the final showdown. “We couldn’t help but smile (and cry a little too) when the rainbow appeared. We were thinking Emily would be so happy with all the people who came to play for the love of the game and came to celebrate her 20th birthday that day,” said Selena. The day had a range of talent from one youth team entry that came to play to several fun-loving volleyball enthusiast to many Lakewood volleyball alumni. Emily’s FarOut volleyball team was there and loaded with talent as all play volleyball at the college level. Also, former Madonna and Cornerstone University volleyball alumni were there in competition and were amazing to watch. They too made a good run at the title. The new and improved volleyball courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds made this all possible. “Without the expansion of the volleyball courts by the King family and contributors, we would have had to turn teams away so we are very thankful for all their efforts. We are thinking of making this a two-day event next year because of the yearly growth in the tournament. We often hear players from outside our area say things about the sup- port in this community. Our sentiments and remarks are that they have no idea what this little Lakewood community is all about,” stated Em’s father Jeff Duits Even with so many teams present and all the athleticism there, it didn’t stop teams from entering. “That’s what we appreciated most was that so many came out and played and enjoyed the game and the chance to all be together again. We’ve found that each year we do this it feels more and more like a reunion of sorts and not just for our family. It’s a day set aside that everyone comes together to love on each other in the midst of life’s demands and struggles. We simply stand amazed at the love and support year after year and we hope that the one weekend held yearly in July will not only be a time to remember Em but also be a reminder of what we still have in each other,” said Selena. You can visit Em’s website www.emilyduits.com to read a more complete thank you and view tournament pictures that will be coming soon as well as thoughts and plans for next year’s event. Central Methodist hosts camp for Kalamazoo kids Tyler Beck, son of Lake Odessa’s Central United Methodist Church pastor Rev. Dr. Eric Beck, is a senior at Kalamazoo Central and on the school’s cross country team. Like most school districts in Michigan, Kalamazoo Central is looking for ways to trim its budget and funding summer camp for the cross country team was in jeopardy. In stepped Eric, Tyler, Kalamazoo cross country parents and Central Methodist Church volunteers to save the day . Working with Kalamazoo Central cross country coach Amanda Bechtel, a 2004 Hastings High School graduate, the weeklong camp was held in Lake Odessa. The parsonage was the dormitory with 14 guys on one floor and five girls on the other. Breakfast and lunch were served at the parsonage and dinner at the church. Bathing was done in Jordan Lake. The team ran on the track at Unity Field for a 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and evening run. Bechtel said collectively the team ran over 500 miles. Between runs, the team enjoyed all of Lake Odessa amenities. They play at the park, and had touch football games at the East Elementary field. There was tubing, boating, sun bathing and ice cream stores. Tyler said one of the perks in Lake Odessa was running without the traffic they experience in Kalamazoo. For the city kids, just getting out in the country with fields of corn and beans and more deer than people was like a mini vacation. POLICE BEAT Domestic violence suspect apprehended At approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, a Barry County Sheriff deputy was dispatched to Battle Creek Health System on a report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival, the deputy found that the female victim had a severe laceration to the top of her head and had been beaten about the face. Further information was received that several shots aimed at the victim had been fired by a male suspect. Barry County deputies assisted by Battle Creek’s Emergency Response Team were able to take the suspect into custody without incident. The name of the suspect, who was found at a home on Wolf Road in Assyria Township, is being withheld pending arraignment. The matter remains under investigation. Resident reports larceny from home A local resident reported to Hastings Police Friday, Aug. 7, that some money had been taken from her residence in the 800 block of Balsam Drive. The resident stated that she and her husband noticed on the previous Saturday that currency was missing from a jar in one of their bedrooms. They also noticed that some $2 bills were missing from another room. There were no signs of forced entry into the home. The complaint is still under investigation. Pair caught shoplifting, had more hiding Hastings City Police were called to Kmart on West State Street Thursday, Aug. 6, where a suspect was being detained by store security for shoplifting. The store’s lossprevention officer stated that he had witnessed a 30-year-old male open a pack of windshield wipers and stick one of them down his pants. The security officer then followed the man as he walked past the checkout. The suspect was brought back to the security office where several other apparently stolen items and a partially smoked marijuana cigarette also were found in his pockets. A 20-year old female who was shopping with the suspect had been observed entering and leaving the restroom and then leaving the store. Kmart security personnel checked the restroom and found opened packages on the floor. After the officers had arrested the male suspect and were leaving the store, they noticed the woman waiting in a car. When police questioned, her she admitted that she had taken a lighter which was in the ashtray of the car. Marijuana and other smoking paraphernalia also were found in the car. Both suspects were lodged in the Barry County Jail for retail fraud, third offense, and possession of marijuana. A report has been sent to the Barry County Prosecutor for review. Teen arrested for driving without a license Hastings Police officers stopped a 17-year-old for driving erratically and operating a vehicle with a broken tail light at approximately 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. When officers requested a driver’s license, the teen admitted that he did not have one. The driver was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail for driving without a valid license. Don’t touch that dial; TV viewing leads to altercation There was some time for smiles for Tyler Beck (right) and his coach Amanda Bechtel during the Kalamazoo Central cross country team’s camp hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Hastings Police officers responded to reported domestic argument involving injury Monday, Aug. 10, at 11:23 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found that one of the parties involved had disagreed with the television or video that the other was currently watching and had stuck him in the groin. An argument had ensued and a chair was thrown into a glass piece of furniture. Pieces of the glass allegedly had then been thrown about, causing minor injuries to one of the combatants. The incident was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review of possible criminal charges. Orangeville fire under investigation The Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police and Orangeville Fire Department responded to an explosion and fire in an out-building on Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The building was a total loss, and a nearby vehicle was damaged. A 36-year-old male was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries caused by the explosion and fire. The incident remains under investigation by the state fire marshal. Suspect sought in armed robbery at TSC A man walked into the Tractor Supply Company, located at 2490 W. M-179 Highway in Hastings Monday, Aug. 10, at approximately 6:21 p.m., displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect was described as a heavy-set white male, with a light complexion approximately 20 to 35 years of age. He was wearing an orange T-shirt, tan shorts and a tan camouflage Boonie hat. After receiving the cash, the suspect fled the business on foot. The sheriff’s canine unit responded to the scene, but was unable to locate a suspect in the immediate area. Investigators believe the suspect used a vehicle to leave the scene. Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call the Barry County Sheriff’s Department 269-948-4805. MHSAA provides hot-weather practice information for fall season 06695419 With the beginning of another high school sports season approaching, there are always concerns about physical activity in hot and humid conditions. The Michigan High School Athletic Association continues its role in providing its member schools educational information to assist them in minimizing the possibility of heat-related catastrophic injuries to student-athletes. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a lot of attention at this time of year, especially when deaths at the professional, collegiate and interscholastic levels of sport occur, and especially since they are all preventable with the proper precautions. In football, data from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows that 29 high school players have died from heat stroke since 1995 four occurring last year. Each Spring, the MHSAA has provided information to its member schools to help them prepare for hot weather practice and game conditions in the late Summer and early Fall. Football practice can begin at MHSAA member schools on Monday (August 10), followed by all other Fall sports on Wednesday (August 12). “Heat Stress & Athletic Participation” is information from the National Federation of State High School Associations which the MHSAA makes available on its website for use by all Fall sports teams. The information points out that student-athletes are subject to a variety of maladies from heat cramps to heat strokes at this time of year. Preventative steps are outlined, including hydration guidelines about what to drink and what not to drink. There are links to the Fall Sports Coaches Preseason Alerts, as well as additional information about hydration and heat illness on the Health & Safety page of the MHSAA Website. A copy of the information is available on the MHSAA Web site http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/HealthSafety Resources.aspx. “Our coaches are so much more aware of hydration and heat issues now, but you can never let your guard down. We cannot emphasize enough that water be available in unlimited quantities at all times during practices,” said John R. Johnson, communications director for the MHSAA. “Additionally, coaching staffs need to be tuned into their student-athletes and be sure they are partaking of water. There is no excuse for any number of heat stroke deaths since they are all preventable. If schools and their student-athletes follow these guidelines, then we minimize the risk for heat-related problems.” Johnson added that as student-athletes work out on their own individually or with a group of teammates in informal settings during the Summer, they also need to be aware of their hydration. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — Page 15 All sports must now practice first LHS duo helps team to championship in Petoskey Lakewood varsity softball players Courtney Thomason (left) and Carrie Endres teamed up with their summer travel softball team, Diamonds Sports Training, last weekend to win the tenth annual Petoskey Girls Softball Tournament in the 16U division. Significant rules change from a safety standpoint will be at the forefront as formal preparations for the 2009-10 fall sports season begin this week for over 110,000 students in eight sports at member schools of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Practice sessions began on Monday (August 10) in football with golf, followed by all other sports on Wednesday (August 12). A major change to the calendar that begins with the new year is that all sports now have a required number of practice days before they engage in competition, to provide a framework that promotes conditioning and a legitimate window for team tryouts to be conducted in. Practice in football must begin on August 10 for all schools wishing to begin regular season games the weekend of August 27-30. Schools must have 12 days of preseason practice at all levels before their first game, which may not occur before 16 calendar days. All football schools must also conduct at least three conditioning days of practice before beginning contact, and the conditioning sessions may not include any pads. In golf and tennis, competition may commence no earlier than after three separate days of team practice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is August 19. In all other fall sports, contests can take place after seven days of practice for the team and not before 14 calendar days. The first day competition may take place in cross country, Schipper shows she’s one of state’s best in breaststroke Alexa Schipper, a 14-year-old from Middleville who swims for the East Grand Rapids USA team, ended her summer swim season with some great races. On July 22, Schipper swam at the West Michigan Conference Meet which includes approximately 20 schools from the Muskegon, Holland, and Grand Rapids areas. Schipper was conference champion in the 50meter butterfly and in the 100-meter breaststroke. Schipper also swam the breaststroke leg of the medley relay team which took second place. From July 31 through August 2, Schipper was at Eastern Michigan University to compete in the State Championship Meet. Schipper qualified for the state meet in several events including the 100 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, the 200 breaststroke, and also swam the breaststroke leg of the 400-meter medley. Schipper swam personal best times in each race, and placed eighth in the 100 breaststroke and 14th in the 200. The 400-meter medley relay team placed fifth. She plans to join the Thornapple KelloggHastings swimming and diving team for the first time this fall. tennis soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball in the fall is August 21. This year, two football dates precede Labor Day, and Thursday varsity games will take place both weeks. In Week 1, 41 eleven-player games will be played on Thursday, 250 contests will be played on Friday, and 15 games will be played on Saturday. The following weekend, 216 games will be played on Thursday, 86 games will be played on Friday, and seven games will be played on Saturday. The major football rules change by the National Federation of State High School for 2009 is that the horse-collar tackle has been added to the list of illegal personal fouls. Effective this season, it will be illegal to grab the inside back or side collar of the runner’s shoulder pads or jersey and subsequently pull the runner to the ground. The penalty will be 15 yards from the succeeding spot. There are two other risk-minimization changes in 2009. One change will make it illegal to grasp an opponent’s chin strap, in addition to the opponent’s face mask or edge of a helmet opening. The national rules committee also made a significant change in an effort to reduce the risk of injury along the sidelines. A maximum of three coaches may be in the restricted area between the sideline and the restraining line to communicate with players during dead-ball situations. Before the ball becomes live, however, the coaches must retreat into the team box. This is to keep the six-foot zone between the sideline and the restraining line open for officials the length of the field. The restraining line is also in place outside the team bench area to keep other sideline personnel - chain gangs, trainers, media, and others -- back from the field during play. The most visible rules change in girls’ volleyball will permit head coaches to stand during play with limitations. The head coach may stand in the libero replacement zone during play, and shall not be closer than six feet to the sideline. If the team bench is carded by the official at any point during the match, the head coach will lose the privilege to stand for the remainder of the match. Additionally, a change was made to allow the ball to contact any part of the body legally. Previously, the ball was only allowed to hit a player from the waist up for the contact to be legal. Based on an increase of sponsorship by member schools in Lower Peninsula Girls Golf, the MHSAA post-season tournament expands to four divisions of plays beginning this fall. YMCA Co-ed Softball YMCA Co-ed League Softball Standings Outlaws (7) 2-0 Misfits (4) 2-1 Ross Resort/Landman Sales (5) 2-1 Shelly’s Country Daycare (2) 1-1 Gun River Inn (3) 1-2 Circle Inn Restaurant (1) 1-2 Max Rappaport (6) 0-2 Upcoming Games Aug. 13 (team listed first is home team) 6:00 - 2 v 3 Fish Hatchery 6:00 - 1 v 6 Orangeville 7:30 - 4 v 7 Orangeville Bye - 5 Aug. 20 6:00 - 5 v 2 Orangeville 7:30 - 3 v 7 Orangeville 6:00 - 6 v 4 Fish Hatchery Bye - 1 12th Annual Alumni game for Hastings Boys Soccer Friday, August 14th at 7 p.m. 06695987 Alexa Schipper TYDEN PARK • on Johnson Field SATURDAY AUG. 29TH by Brett Bremer At least someone is relying on players Lions didn’t want COST… $ 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, August 21st. CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2009 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain____________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 77537258 The best sign I’ve seen this summer that the Detroit Lions won’t go 0-16 again this year did not come out of their practice facility in Allen Park. It didn’t show up at the draft. It didn’t show up on any of the numerous stories I’ve read about the Detroit Lions in newspapers or on the Internet. Nope, it came from a little blurb on ProFootballTalk.com about the St. Louis Rams saying how defensive end James Hall has been one of the standouts of camp so far and even joked about how that might not be a good thing for the Rams. Lucky for the Lions, the Rams are on the schedule this season. They’ll play Sunday, Nov. 1, in Detroit. Its the first game following the Lions’ bye week. The Lions will have plenty of time to prepare. It seems for years that the Lions have been picking up unwanted players from bad teams, getting back-ups from Cleveland, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay. Those are the guys that aren’t good enough to start for some of the worst teams in the NFL. Hall was a Lion. For a time he seemed to be one of the least incompetent Lions on the defensive side of the ball. Detroit traded him to St. Louis in 2007. Now it’s some other team counting on cast-offs from Detroit. Sure there are draft picks the Lions passed on who flourished, and a handful of guys that were released the turned into quality players on quality teams, but every team has guys like that. St. Louis won more games than the 0-16 Lions last season, but weren’t that much better of a team. That is a game the new-look Lions might have to win. The 0-16 mark from last season could extend to 0-22 real quick if the Lions aren’t careful. The first six games of the season are against their three NFC North Division rivals (Chicago, Minnesota, and Green Bay), the New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, and the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. If you’re checking off the wins on the Lions’ schedule this season, and quickly throw a “W” next to any of those contests you’re crazy. They might pull out a win in that early stretch. I hope they pull out six. Matthew Stafford, the rookie quarterback, from all accounts has lived up to expectations so far. The defense added a couple of veteran linebackers with some talent, after passing on a very talented player at the position in the draft. The coach is new. At least half the players who were a part of the 0-16 squad are gone. There are a lot of reasons to be positive about the season. If you look at state’s newspapers and blogs, even the third-string quarterback is a star. In July I was looking forward to training camp. When training camp started, I was looking forward to the start of the season. Now that the first preseason game is upon us, I started looking to the schedule to see just how many games the Lions could win. Can’t really see a win before that date with the Rams. If they don’t win that one I don’t see how they’re going to get a win before 2010, and I don’t mean getting one in January. Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 �Page 16 — Thursday, August 13, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Simpson ‘taken aback’ by being named a legend by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It could takes weeks or it could take years, but Jeff Simpson is sure that at some point this will all settle in. Simpson was chosen by the Hastings Athletic Boosters to be the 2009 honoree at the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club Aug. 1. “Tim Johnston did my introduction at the ceremony and of course I never picked myself as being one of the elite group,” said Simpson. “When I came to Hastings in 1973 that was basically the old guard of the school.” He then listed off some of the names of previous legends such as Lew Lang, Jock Clarey, Dave Furrow and such. “They established all the traditions. All the previous legends were the people that kind of started off the athletic picture here at Hastings.” Simpson taught and coached at Hastings High School for 29 years. He taught physical education, health, and drivers’ education, and now has a job working for the secretary of state overseeing the drivers’ education program. “He was a very dedicated teacher and coach,” said Hastings High School principal Tim Johnston. “He had planned to come to Hastings and be here for five years and move on, and he spent his entire career here.” He coached football from 1973 to 2002, baseball for many years, and also spent a few seasons coaching tennis. “What I expected out of my athletes was that they worked hard and when we competed with other teams we were going to be the best,” said Simpson, “100-percent whatever it was even if maybe a victory didn’t always come out of it.” Many victories did come out of it though. Of the six varsity football teams from Hastings to reach the state playoffs, Simpson coached six of them. He guided teams into the postseason in 1979, 1990, 1992, 1999, and 2001. He also coached the Saxon varsity baseball team to a pair of district championships. “I was blessed with so many good athletes. I always felt the Hastings kids were a little different from anybody else. They’d run through a brick wall for you,” said Simpson. During a West Michigan Whitecaps minor league baseball game in the mid 1990s, Simpson brought up the idea of having a high school baseball tournament with wooden bats to Johnston. The two went to work on it, and in 1996 Hastings hosted the state’s first Wooden Bat Tournament. That first year, they worked out a deal with the Detroit Tigers to get wooden bats to use and invited some of the state’s best teams in Mount Pleasant, Coldwater, and Battle Creek Lakeview. Later on, Simpson learned just how fitting it was that the tradition of wooden bat tournaments in the state started in Hastings. In 1879 the A.G. Spalding sporting goods company moved to Hastings and built a bat factory, which was one of the biggest employers in the city. When the factory burned down in 1886, the company moved back to Chicago. “I was taken aback by it,” Simpson said of the honor. He had kind words for many of the legends that have been honored before him, including the events namesake Buzz Youngs. “He was the greatest person you could ever want to be writing articles on the children of Hastings.” Simpson joins a list of legends which also includes Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene Baum, Larry Baum, Judy Anderson, and Tom Brighton. The event raised nearly $9,000 for the Hastings Athletic Boosters. The Riverbend team of Jeff Storrs, Steve Storrs, Ty Greenfield, and Luke Warner won the day’s 18-hole scramble at the Hastings Country Club. Former Hastings High School teacher and coach Jeff Simpson (left) was honored by Bob Flikkema and the Hastings Athletic Boosters as the 2009 legend at the annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic Aug. 1. Larry Seger coaching TK boys again The Riverbend team of Ty Greenfield (from left), Jeff Storrs, Steve Storrs, and Luke Warner (missing from photo) took the championship in the 18-hole scramble at Hastings Country Club Aug. 1 during the annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic. 77537252 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All the proper steps and procedures were followed, but there was only really one phone call to be made. Thornapple Kellogg athletic director Brian Balding made that call. Larry Seger will return to coaching the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis program this fall, after a two-year hiatus. During those two years, Seger has continued to lead the girls’ program. Coach Jeff Smith, who took over for Seger in 2007, decided in the spring to take a position at West Catholic High School. “Larry was the first person I called when the job was open,” said Balding. “We posted the position we would consider any qualified person, we owe that to the community and to the kids. “In my estimation, we could not do better than Larry Seger. He is Middleville tennis, so as long as we can keep him around we will.” Seger didn’t say yes right away. “I thought about it,” said Seger. “I kind of like the falls off. I’ve got a lot to do. I’ve got the horses here I work with and train. But I’ve had two years off, and I also love tennis.” In his previous 39 seasons coaching the Trojan varsity boys’ team Seger compiled a record of 358-176-11. His teams won eight conference championships, two regional championships, and finished in the top ten in the state four times.” Championship performances like those are probably a little way off though. It’s been two years since there has been enough interest for a junior varsity team, and varsity numbers have dwindled. “I thought I’d give it a shot for another year and see if we can get the numbers back up,” Seger said. Seger ran his usual tennis camps in Middleville this summer, and also hosted a number of successful open court nights over the course of seven weeks. “We had pretty good turn out, boys and girls together,” Seger said. “We had anywhere from 14 to 25 each night. We had a really nice group of people that showed up on a pretty regular basis.” The Trojan varsity boys’ team was scheduled to begin practice for the fall season on Wednesday afternoon at the high school in Middleville. Seger said that it will be back to basics when his inexperienced team hits the courts. Larry Seger Carpenter to teach more than volleyball at the Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor She’d been waiting since she was 15-yearsold, and everything finally fell into place perfectly. Maple Valley didn’t have too look too far to find its next varsity volleyball coach. Sarah Carpenter took over the program this summer. “I’m really excited. I have wanted to coach volleyball since I was about 15-years-old,” said Carpenter. “I played in high school, in junior Olympics, and in college. I was always the most improved or the good attitude girl, but not necessarily the best girl on the team. I want to coach the sport and also the character building that goes with it.” It’s Carpenter’s first coaching position. She played her high school volleyball at Vicksburg, then joined the Olivet College Women’s program. “She’s going to bring some youth,” said Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm. “She’s really enthusiastic. When she came in she was very detail oriented and very organized.” Carpenter ran the summer camps, and has been involved already with weight lifting and open gyms. “She’s definitely raring to go,” said Brumm. She’s done more than that though. She’s already gotten a youth program going, and is working on creating a unified program from the youth program, on up through seventh and eighth grade, and into the high school levels. She plans on doing training sessions every couple months with the coaches from each level. One of the major things she’s been working on as she prepared for the start of try-outs on Wednesday is her team contracts. “It’s not just about teaching the fundamentals of the game,” said Carpenter. “The fundamentals they’re learning in high school translate into real life situations.” The contract includes focal points such as knowing fundamentals, having self-respect, being in the moment, team unity, work ethic, and positive attitude. She’s gotten ideas for the contract through years of playing experience, and partly from watching her husband Bryan Carpenter coach. Bryan coaches the Maple Valley varsity baseball team and is the junior varsity football coach. “We’ve been married ten years,” said Sarah. “He’s coached all ten, and he was coaching before that. I’ve been able to watch how he does things and I’ve bounced ideas off him. It’s awesome to have him here as a support.” She’s watched Bryan coach, and watched the past couple Maple Valley varsity coaches coach a little too. “I have seen the girls play in open gyms and such. Bill (Brenton) and Kellie (Offrink) both were solid fundamentally. They really have made a solid base I’m starting with.” Try-outs started on Wednesday, and competitions begin on Wednesday Aug. 26 when the Lions head to the home of one of their Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals for the Delton Kellogg Invitational. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-08-20.pdf 6ab33413f3ed8e334a8de9f13a06c626 PDF Text Text Maple Valley schools consider privatization Relay for Life joins battle with cancer Sign up for Summerfest sports See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 34 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, August 20, 2009 NEWS Bradford White gets $1 million tax credit from state BRIEFS Student films to air today, Saturday Two short films created by Barry County students will be shown during special screenings, the first slated for 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 20. The second showing will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Hastings 4 Cinema. The films entitled, “Back to the 70s” and “100 Years Ago,” were created by 65 students from all over Barry County who participated in film classes directed and coordinated by Todd Willard. Tickets for the general public will be available at the door for $2 each. The films are unrated and suitable for people of all ages. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Bradford White Corporation of Middleville is one of five companies that will receive funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm announced Tuesday in a press conference that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping the five companies grow in Michigan and is backing three brownfield redevelopment projects. Combined, the eight projects are expected to create 3,070 new jobs (1,453 direct and 1,617 indirect) and generate more than $138 million in new investment in the state. The projects span both peninsulas and include a next-generation chemical company focused on manufacturing bio-based materials, a start-up health care manufacturing company, and brownfield redevelopments that will transform abandoned and contaminated sites into new centers of economic growth and activity. “Our strategy to diversify and grow Gov. Jennifer Granholm meets with Eric Lannes at Middleville’s Bradford White plant this past spring to discuss upcoming projects. (Photo supplied by Bradford White) Library hosts film club event tonight The Movie Memories club will show the classic film “Key Largo” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the community room of Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. Call the library for more information about this or other programing 269-945-4263. Cardiologist to speak tonight at Pennock Dr. Sandeep Khurana, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, will speak to the Pennock Hospital Diabetes Support Group in the hospital’s conference center Thursday, Aug. 20, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Khurana will discuss diabetes and heart disease. The public is invited to attend this free presentation. For further information, contact Linda Boldrey at 269-945-1212, ext. 1415. The entrance to the Bradford White water heater plant in Middleville will soon be the goal of new employees due to a $1 million, seven-year tax credit program from the Michigan Economic Growth Authority. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hunter safety course offered at Pierce Institute Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will host See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) board this week approved state tax credits to win the projects for Michigan over competing states and countries. Bradford White, a water-heater manufacturer founded in 1881, plans to invest $3.48 million to introduce two new product lines at BRADFORD WHITE, continued on page 5 County board adopts amended 911 service plan by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Aug. 11 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt an amended version of the Barry County Enhanced 911 (E911)/Central Dispatch Service Plan, a variant of the Barry County Final E911/Central Dispatch Service Plan that it adopted in August 1991. With the implementation of the original plan, all Barry County residents have since been able to request assistance from law enforcement and emergency medical personnel by dialing 911 from landline phones. According to the amended plan, its creation was necessary to address various changes, both technological and otherwise, that have taken place since the original plan’s inception Middleville soldier killed in Afghanistan Les Jazz to appear for Fountain finale The season finale for the Fridays at the Fountain concert series will host big band jazz this Friday, Aug. 21, the Les Jazz Big Band will appear to wrap up the season. Les Jazz has been performing in and around Barry County since 1988. The group which is comprised mainly of musicians from Hastings and the greater Barry County area performs both vintage big band numbers as well as more contemporary arrangements. All Fridays at the Fountain performances take place on the Barry County Courthouse lawn near the fountain beginning at 11:30 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts move indoors to the community room of the Hastings City Bank. The entire series is sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings DDA. Michigan’s economy continues to produce results for Michigan workers, “Granholm said. “The range of companies investing and creating jobs in Michigan demonstrates that we have the competitive business climate and high-skilled workforce that companies are looking for as they compete in today’s economy.” “I think (the 911 service plan) works well for the people. I think it will work well for years to come.” – Jerry Sarver, Hastings Police Chief and that have some bearing on 911 systems. “Since that time there have been many technological and legislative changes regarding 911 systems, as well as revised requirements identified by Barry County public safety agencies and its participating municipalities,” the amended plan reads. Since February 1993, management of the 911 system has been headed by the Barry County Central Dispatch Administrative Board. Lani Forbes, vice chair of the central dispatch administrative board, said in a correspondence after the board of commissioners meeting that, as part of the amendments made to the original plan, space on the board is now reserved for one representative of firefighters and one representative of emergency medical services. In addition to Forbes, a Freeport resident, who represents the county’s villages on the central dispatch administrative board, members of the board currently include Police Chief Jerry Sarver, representing the City of Hastings; Lt. Steve Harper, representing the Michigan State Police; District 6 Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, representing the county board; Jerry Reese and Keith Murphy, both representing the Michigan Townships Association of Barry County; Sheriff Dar Leaf, representing the county’s sheriff’s department; and Lynn Anderson, representing the general public. The plan states that all telephone services offered within the county are required to have access to not only a feature that would automatically provide the 911 system with the number of any telephone that utilizes the system, but also to a feature that would provide the system with the name and address of the registered user from any phone used to dial 911. “I think it works well for the people,” Sarver said. “I think it will work well for years to come.” In other business, the board of commis- COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 14 Nick Roush is shown here in a photo titled “Nightwatch” supplied by his parents. Cpl. Nick Roush, a 2005 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate, was killed by an improvised explosive device Sunday, Aug. 16, in Herat, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the First Psychological Operations Battalion, fourth psychological Operations Group from Fort Bragg, N.C. His remains have been flown to Dover, Del., and are expected to arrive Friday at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. A special procession from the airport to the First Baptist Church in Middleville is expected to take place Friday afternoon. The procession will allow the public to stand and honor the fallen soldier. His dad, Robert, described Roush in television reports of his death as an “avid car freak” who was “really determined to serve his country.” After attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Roush signed up for a five-year Army commitment, began conditioning, and developed new language skills. While in high school, Roush played on the golf team. He was last home at Easter and left for Afghanistan right after his visit. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday morning at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. Off-premises parking will be provided at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on Green Lake Road (West Main Street), and at the MiddleVilla Inn on M-37. Shuttle buses will transport passengers to the church and later to Mt. Hope Cemetery for burial with full military honors. Besides his father, Roush is survived by his mother, Donna; brothers Bobby (Mary Elaine) of Grand Rapids and Kyle of Kentwood and grandparents Kathy and Pastor Robert Roush Sr. of Lowell and Gertrude Huisman of Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Peter Huisman. The Lauer Funeral Home in Hastings is continuing to working out details of the services. For latest information, check the Web site www.lauerfh.com. Relay for Life surpasses goal Hundred of luminaries representing cancer survivors and memorializing those who have died, line portions of the path as twilight falls on Tyden Park Friday evening. The annual walk surpassed its goal of $124,000 with a variety of activities over a 24-hour period. See page 3 for full story. �Page 2 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page a free two-day hunter safety course Friday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gary Shoffner, a certified instructor with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is slated to teach the course. The completion of a hunter safety course is required for those who purchase any type of Michigan hunting license or who are planning to hunt outside of their home state. The class size is limited to 50 people, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Anyone planning to participate may register by calling 269-721-4190 or by e-mailing names of participants to info@cedarcreekinstitute.org. Too Many Daves to perform Aug. 21 The next Riverbank music concert in Middleville Friday, Aug. 21, will feature the band, Too Many Daves. The concert will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Riverbank Park downtown. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Middleville United Methodist Church. The final concert for this summer will be Friday, Aug. 28, featuring Mid-Life Crisis. Drop-in center to host reading The Lighthouse on the Lake Center will host a public reading of poetry and prose from the first edition of Soar magazine Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Hastings Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The publication was drawn largely from work created during writing workshops sponsored by The Lighthouse on the Lake held in Hastings, Kalamazoo, and Lansing during May and June. The eclectic contributions represent more than 40 local people. Some of the authors will present their work and be available to autograph copies which can be purchased beforehand at the lighthouse or during the reception at the library. The center is located just off South Hanover/M-37, near the Hastings city limits, at 300 Meadow Run Drive, Suite F. There is no fee for the reading or for the reception. Refreshments will be served Thornapple Manor’s ‘grand’ open house is next Thursday Employees show support for custodians as MV district considers privatization by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Showing their solidarity, more than 100 teachers and staff members of the Maple Valley School District attended Monday night’s school board meeting. The group, clad in bright orange T-shirts, had a specific agenda: educate the board and public about what privatizing custodial services means to the district. In the midst of state aid cuts and decreasing enrollment, the school board has had to make a number of budget reforms during the summer months. In order to cover a portion of that shortfall for the coming year, the district is in negotiations with the union to hammer out a contract for its employees. Currently, the jobs of the 11 custodial employees are being considered for privatization to save money. Superintendent Kim Kramer said no official decision will be made until the board’s Sept. 14 meeting. The deadline for bid packages is Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. Kramer told the audience Monday that while privatization is never the first choice, the current economic situation of the district has made it necessary for the board to explore all options. “This is not an easy decision for the board,” said Kramer. “As custodians of the district’s money, it is our duty to at least investigate whether there will be savings or significant enough savings if we go to privatizing.” Kim Hansen, one of the 11 custodians, presented the board with a stack of petitions signed by 1,261 community members, showing their opposition to privatization. Mary Haley from the Michigan Education Association attended the meeting and introduced each of the custodians in attendance. Combined, the custodians have a total of 347 years as residents of Maple Valley and 166 years of work experience with the district. “So, to ask if they know your community and schools – well, I think we know the answer to that,” Haley told the board. The board also is currently negotiating contracts for the teachers of the district but has been able to establish a calendar for the first 30 days of school. The first full day for all students will be Wednesday, Sept. 9. The details of the remaining months of the calendar will be decided as negotiations continue. Food Service Director Karen Locke voiced her support of the custodial staff during the public comment portion of the meeting and said it is the small things the staff does without being asked that make all the difference. “They are the backbone of our department and many others,” said Locke. “I can’t count the things that the custodial and maintenance staff do for me on a daily basis.” Carleen Samaan told the board that she believes a millage would help the district out of its financial situation; however, there is one roadblock keeping her from supporting a millage. “Mr. Kramer, I don’t know how many times I’ve heard you say there’s a problem with getting a millage passed in this community,” said Samaan. “I would love to pass a Staff and teachers donned orange shirts and picketed outside of the Maple Valley High School before the board meeting Monday night to show their opposition to privatizing the custodial staff. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) millage, but until the administration division is willing to take cuts along with everyone else, I will say no.” The decision concerning privatization will not take place until after the board has reviewed the request for proposals submitted by companies at the Sept. 14 board meeting. In other business, the school board: • Approved coaches for the fall sports season. For football, Brian Lincoln has been named head coach with Chris Ricketts, Matt Rohde and Kevin Stewart in the assistant coaching positions. Bryan Carpenter and Steve Hopkins will coach the junior varsity team and Josh Meersma will coach the boys varsity soccer team. Robb Rosin will coach both the varsity and junior high cross country teams, and Sarah Carpenter will fill the role of head varsity volleyball coach. Mary Lesage will again coach the junior varsity volleyball team, and Dawn Yager will coach the freshman team. Jeff Byrne will coach the eighth grade volleyball team. • Accepted bids of $1,526 for each of three used buses and $126 for one used van that were put out to bid by the transportation department. • Unanimously accepted bids from Aunt Millie’s and Prairie Farms for the district’s bread and dairy products. • Heard a report from Roger Trowbridge about his plans to work on expanding the tutoring program offered through the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. For more information on the program or how to volunteer, local residents can contact the administration office at 517- 852-9699 or the Center of Hope at 517-852-0664. The board will hold its next regular meeting Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in the high school. Nashville Dam removal topic of public hearing Tuesday Coldwater Creek Rehabilitation Neighborhood Coordinator Sara Drake (left), Residents Council President Virginia Fuller (center) and Certified Nursing Assistant Annie Smart are ready to greet visitors to a special open house. Thornapple Manor will welcome guests from the community to a grand opening celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Thornapple Manor, located at 2700 Nashville Road, southeast of Hastings. The open house will include snacks and refreshments and an opportunity for visitors to view the recently completed $19 million renovation and expansion project funded by a millage approved by Barry County voters in August 2005. The improvements include a separate rehabilitation wing for both in- and outpatient rehab and 96 private rooms, 42 semi-private rooms with “neighborhood” dining and living rooms, offering more privacy when family members visit their loved ones at the manor. The work also includes a Main Street, with a few shops, as well as a playroom for children when visiting residents. Friday is state furlough day; hours extended Monday To better serve customers and alleviate the inconvenience of the state government furlough days, Secretary of State offices will remain open two additional hours on the business day immediately following the two remaining furlough days. On Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Sept. 8, offices normally open on those weekdays will stay open until 7 p.m. to accommodate increased customer numbers after the furlough days mandated by the governor. Standard hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Secretary of State offices will be closed Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, Friday, Sept. 4. and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to the furloughs, and Monday, Sept. 7 because of the Labor Day holiday. “Expanded service hours will help us reduce the inconvenience to our customers caused by the furlough days,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. The Secretary of State’s office handles an average of 60,000 transactions a day. But following a furlough day, customer traffic has climbed to roughly 75,000 transactions a day, resulting in added wait times for customers. Land added that offices have seen additional customer numbers because of new services being offered such as the enhanced driver’s license and registration histories for people looking to trade in a vehicle to take advantage of the “Cash for Clunkers” program. For more information about office locations and hours, visit www.Michigan.gov/sos. Local residents are invited to a hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, to share views on the removal of the Nashville Dam. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, to accept comments on the Barry Conservation District’s request for a permit to remove the Nashville Dam. The hearing will be held at the Nashville Village Hall, 203 N. Main St., at 7 p.m. The hearing has been scheduled at the request of the conservation district to ensure that all interested parties have an opportunity to share their views on the proposed project, said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Conservation District. The removal and restoration project will require dredging approximately 908 cubic yards of spoils and rock from the dam site. These materials will be used on site to fill in the mill race and fish ladder areas and to construct the proposed weirs, said Barnard. An additional proposed 4,539 cubic yards of such materials will be used to fill in areas on each side of the dam in order to return the river channel to its normal width. This process will create nearly one acre of wetland along the river corridor, she added. Four rock-arch weir structures will be installed in the river channel in order to “step down” the water level, which varies by approximately four feet above and below the dam, noted Barnard. The weirs will generally be submerged, creating a rock rapids which will allow for fish passage and canoe and kayak travel through the former dam area. A rock vane structure will be installed just below the M-66 bridge on the north bank of the river to prevent bank erosion, she said. The Aug. 25 hearing will focus on the second of two permits applied for by the district for the Nashville Dam Removal Project. The first permit, requesting permission to draw down the waters in the millpond impoundment, was approved in May. This second permit application requests authority to remove the dam, install weir structures and restore the river channel. The full permit application may be viewed online at the MDEQ Web site, www.deq.state.mi.us/CIWPIS using the permit application number, 09-08-0027-P. The application also may be reviewed at the Barry Conservation District office, 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings, during regular business hours. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 3 2009 Barry County Relay for Life exceeds goal From noon Friday, Aug. 14 - noon Sat. Aug. 15, An estimated 3,500 to 4,000 people from across the county and surrounding communities descended upon Tyden Park in Hastings from noon Friday, Aug. 14, to noon the following day. The walkers, teams, volunteers and guests helped 2009 Barry County Relay for Life exceed its goal and raise $127,975 for the American Cancer Society. “We were just ecstatic. We would have been happy just to raise $1 more than we did last year, but instead we exceeded our goal of $124,000 by more than $3,000,” said Hastings Mayor and cancer survivor Bob May. “It goes to prove the love and compassion of the people in our community, and that encompasses the entire county and beyond,” added May, who noted that the event also drew participants from Ionia, Kent and Calhoun counties. “To get that amount of people to come out and participate is quite a testament to our community, and when you look at the amount of money raised per capita, that is why Barry County Relay for Life is No. 2 in West Michigan. The biggest relay is in Rockford — we try to catch up with them every year.” This year, an estimated 200 to 250 cancer survivors and their caregivers participated in the survivors’ lap Friday evening. “We really wanted to put an emphasis on caregivers this year,” said May, who’s wife Debra May, served as the event’s public relations coordinator. “We know what we are dealing and have ways to cope with it; but caregivers often don’t know what to do or say, and they see us at our best and at our worst and they are there for us through it all. Some of us probably wouldn’t be here at all if it wasn’t for them.” This year, each cancer survivor could invite a caregiver to join him or her for a survivors’ dinner, with food donated by Geukes Market in Middleville. Of the 49 teams that participated in the relay, Team Aspinall, led by cancer survivor Norm Aspinall, raised the most money for the American Cancer Society, bringing in more than $16,000. “Last year the Cancer Society and Relay for Life established the Robert L. May Humanitarian Award, and named me its first recipient, which was very humbling,” said May. “I get to choose who receives the award, and I chose Norm Aspinall because of the number of years Norm and his family have participated. They had approximately 60 members on their team. They start working on fundraising year in advance. This year, they organized a huge poker run that was advertised in the Harley-Davidson magazine, which put Hastings and Barry County in front of the whole country.” May concluded by saying again that the overall participation in Barry County Relay for Life is a testament to the caring of the people in the community. Hastings Mayor Bob May (left) joins fellow cancer survivor and City Councilman Dave McIntyre to address the crowd before the Relay for Life survivors’ lap. Between 200 and 250 cancer survivors and their caregivers take part in the survivors’ lap. Walkers take a final lap during the banner walk before this year’s Relay for Life draws to a close. John Anderson, Relay for Life DJ, introduces June Sembarski, one of the endurance walkers, who adds a bit of personality with her wacky outfit. 77537587 This winners in the float contest are (from left) Jennifer Forsyth, Jennifer McCever, Jason Watson, Darci Flowers and Lee Hays of the Viking Group. On the float, a working sprinkler douses the fire of cancer. �Page 4 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Health care reform is needed now To the editor: While Congress wrangles in Washington, D.C., the majority of Americans continue to need real health care reform. In Michigan alone, 620 people lose their health insurance coverage every day. Those fortunate enough to have insurance can anticipate skyrocketing premiums in the years ahead — if our elected representatives fail to act on our behalf. We need single-payer health care for all Americans. Yes, just like Medicare, which services citizens once they reach the age of 65. And just like the health care provided to our veterans. Ask any senior citizen or veteran if these programs work for them. Every other industrialized country in the world provides health care for its citizens. Surely, we can, too. Kathleen Oliver, Middleville Reader enjoying ‘trip west’ To the editor: I want to let you folks know how much I’ve enjoyed the “From Time to Time” series on Edgar Potter. I imagine that there are a few more installments left in the series. I hope. Mr. Potter was born in Saline, and I am forwarding these columns to my brother-inlaw who lives in Saline and is a history buff, as a birthday gift. He also is enjoying them very much and looks forward to each install- ment. We are fortunate in Michigan to have Edgar Potter as such a skilled writer and citizen to document with such descriptive detail the trip westward that so many of our ancestors endured. It would make a great movie. Harry Cotterill, Kalamazoo State leaders limit chiropractic practice To the editor: I would like to encourage area individuals who are pro-chiropractic to support the legislation to expand the scope of practice for chiropractors in our state. Michigan has one of the most limited and restricted chiropractic practice scopes in the nation. Last fall, this bill was introduced and flew through the House of Representatives only to be stalled in the Senate, thanks to Sen. Majority Leader Mike Bishop, who refused to let the Senate vote on this bill. Also noted, our own representative, Brian Calley, rejected this legislation and voted against this scope restoration for chiropractors in our state. As these two gentlemen attempt to advance up their political ladders, I am hoping they limit their ties to special interests and lobbyists, as is seemingly the modern governments way of both Republicans and Democrats. Many of us are completely frustrated with our government officials and their lack of “hearing” from their constituents. We need to continue to remind them that they represent us and not the financial giants paving their ways through elections and sponsoring their vacations. Please go to www.chiromi.com (Michigan Association of Chiropractors) and click on the “Write Your Legislators” box on the top right column. Action is needed. Joanna Haddix, Hastings Drop-in center benefits regulars, volunteers To the editor: Barry County is truly a place of wonder and joy. In continuing the letter from Phyllis Castleman, “Accentuating the positive,” two weeks ago, I want to point to the wonderful job done by The Lighthouse on the Lake Center drop-in facility. The center is open to any Barry County resident five days a week. It provides members with free computer access, a food pantry, and an exercise room. There is always a jigsaw puzzle on the board. But, most importantly, the lighthouse is a source for Barry County community connections to those most severely marginalized. Those without transportation receive free bus passes from home to the drop-in center and another for the return trip, never to be stranded without a ride to take advantage of painting classes, Bible study, cooking lessons, and writing workshops. The writing group has produced a literary magazine, Soar. Walking into the lighthouse drop-in center lights my candle every time. The glow from Chad, the director, or from any one of the many regulars or volunteers always re-lights my own optimism. I cannot leave without feeling a clear shift in my attitude toward life and the world as a whole. Today, there are many things that are not as we would like them. Just 10 minutes at the lighthouse makes me feel that I am in the company of very powerful people. Mary Pierce, Lighthouse workshop leader Relay for Life joins battle against cancer in memorable way Barry County’s Relay for Life got underway last Friday at noon, beginning the countdown for the annual event that would end 24 hours later. Volunteers from the area transformed Tyden Park into a community within itself. Some groups offered fun and games as part of the battle to raise over $124,000 during the event. For others, there were vivid memories of someone lost to cancer or the victorious battle they raged against the disease. To know someone who’s been stricken with cancer or to watch him or her wage a war against the disease brings a seriousness like nothing else you can imagine. In just a short period of time, I’ve lost a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, a special friend and a former employee to cancer — not to mention all the people I’ve known over the years who lost their battles to some form of the disease. As I approached Tyden Park early Saturday morning, it gave me goose bumps to see how tranquil the park was, filled with volunteers, many of whom had spent the night and were leaving half asleep, while others were arriving to take part in the Saturday events. As dusk fell Friday evening, hundreds of candles illuminated the winding pathway in the park as part of the organization’s annual celebration. “Each luminary bears the name of someone who has battled cancer,” said Deb May, Relay for Life public relations coordinator. “The luminary ceremony is a moving event.” “One in two men and one in three women will face a cancer diagnosis in his or her lifetime. Statistics show that each one of us is likely to be impacted by the disease at some point — likely through a friend of loved one’s battle with the disease. Thanks to continually improving treatment options, many more people are surviving cancer than just a few years ago and those who survive are living richer, fuller lives,” said May. Health officials have done a good job of extending the lives of so many of our seniors. In fact, it’s not unusual to see birthdays acknowledging people reaching 90 and even 100 or more. They beat the odds or weren’t stricken with some form of cancer or were one of the lucky ones for whom the disease was caught early enough to begin the necessary treatments. Cancer is ageless, striking young children, their parents and grandparents, with no regard for age. And it strikes in many forms, Patten and high school ELA teacher Jodi Darland chose not to accept their recalls from layoff status. Patten and Darland were among several staff members who were put on layoff at the end of the 2008-09 school year. Later, during the board comment portion of the meeting, board member Tammy Pennington said, “I just want to say how much I regret losing two very talented and dedicated teachers. I’m really sorry neither one chose to take the recall; I think it is real loss to the district.” Board of Education President Patricia Endsley said that in the board’s planning sessions, they had discussed what the district could do to retain its younger teachers and added, “it is a concern for all of us.” The personnel report also included the following assignments and appointments for the 2009-10 school year: Teresta Bolo, Trisha Kietzman, and Ellyn Main, Jump Start Summer School teachers; Steve Collins, middle school cross country coach; Pat Coltson, head JV football coach; Benjamin Conklin, boys varsity soccer coach; Jeff Denny, assistant varsity football coach; Kelsey Dickenson, freshman volleyball coach; Jamie Dixon, high school boys and girls cross country coach; Brian Donnini, assistant JV football coach; Traci Downs, freshman cheer coach; Marshall Evans, head freshman football coach; Andrew Haines, JV tennis coach; Jack Hobart, assistant varsity football coach; Stephanie Hokanson, eighth grade volleyball coach; Amy Hubbell, varsity sideline and competitive cheer coach; Diane Jager, JV cheerleading coach; Jeff Keller, assistant Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Governor should take quiet road trip To the editor: News Flash: Michigan is a great state to live, great state to play, used to be to work. It’s time for Gov. Jennifer Granholm to take a break from all the hassles of being this state’s governor and take a long Michigan road trip. It’s time for her and Dan to leave their home in Okemos, and go to the Ohio state line and start north on a trip covering all of Michigan by car (their family only – no press) using as many back roads as possible, instead of interstates. This would be like Michigan’s own version of an economic town hall road trip session for our governor to find out what many Michiganders are truly feeling and thinking about certain subjects. Making as many stops along the way as possible to just ask questions of normal Michiganders who will talk to the governor, one-on-one, without reporters around. Just think, going from the state line through the Detroit area and continuing on into the Thumb area. Then by the hopefully beloved proposed Gitmo terrorist camp near Standish, and on up through Alpena and continuing on up to the Mackinac Bridge area. The first family can move over to the Drummond Island area and up to Sault St. Marie. Then it’s time to move across the Upper Peninsula to the Copper Harbor area and on down to the westernmost point of this state at Iron River. Hopefully, it won’t be snowing yet up in this part of this state, so now it’s time to start Hastings school board approves teacher transfers, reassignments by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday evening unanimously approved the August personnel report which included some teachers called back from layoff as well as transfers and reassignments. The transfers and reassignments included: Sue Allen, from Northeastern Elementary special education to Northeastern and Star Elementary special education; Jan Bowers, from elementary physical education (PE) to elementary and middle school PE; Carrie Carl, high school agri-science to middle school science; Barbara Case, middle school special education to Central Elementary kindergarten; Melissa Daniels, middle school computers to middle school English language arts (ELA); Charmaine Henke, high school media to elementary media; Rori Hornacek, Star special education to middle school special education; Kristen Laubaugh, middle school and elementary media to middle school computer; Debra McGandy, Star and Southeastern Elementary kindergarten to Star kindergarten; Steve Merring, high school science to elementary and St. Rose PE; James Murphy, elementary PE to fourth grade at Central; Kim O’Mara, middle school ELA to high school ELA; Rebecca Parker, sixth and seventh grade science to middle school Title I; Kelli Slocum, third grade to first grade at Central Elementary; Angela Stanton, Young Fives to kindergarten at Northeastern. Star Elementary teacher Loretta Kidder was recalled from layoff. However, middle school special education teacher Melissa making it even more difficult for researchers to find a cure. I’m sure if you asked a medical expert they would say that we’ve come a long way with cancer research, prolonging lives and beating the disease, but if your best friend or relative gets the news they have the disease, they’ll find it hard to accept any statistics. Relay officials said they expected over 170 cancer survivors to attend the annual event, along with over 3,500 participants helping. Bonnie Meredith, local relay chairwoman, said she “found it amazing how many people called requesting information and wanting to form teams to raise money and awareness of the dreaded disease.” According to relay officials, this year’s goal was exceeded by more than $3,000 which says a great deal about our community’s commitment to defeating cancer. “For those who have defeated the disease, there is no truer symbol of the American Cancer Society’s mission than the cancer survivor. Their spirit and hope, their triumph and tears, as represented by the names we place on the luminaries, guide us in our quest for a cancer-free future,” added May. As I sat down to write this column, I looked through my bookshelves for a book I read a few years ago about death and losing a special friend and mentor. The book is called Tuesdays with Morrie, written by a Detroit Free Press sports columnist Mitch Albom about his college professor who was dying. Albom rediscovered Morrie in the final months of the older man’s life. Knowing he was dying, Albom visited his former professor every Tuesday. Their rekindled relationship turned into a final “class” on how to live your life. It’s a great book; look for it at our local library. For those who’ve lost a loved one or best friend, the Relay for Life helps to keep their memory alive. The event also reminds us that we can go on — but we should never give up the fight against a disease that always seems to be looking for another victim who will be here one day, gone another. freshman football coach; Stan Kirkendall, girls JV golf coach; Bruce Krueger, girls varsity golf coach; Gina McMahon, varsity volleyball coach; Fred Rademacher, varsity football coach; Carl Schoessel, girls swim and dive coach; Angela Sixberry, seventh grade volleyball coach; Joel Strickland, boys JV soccer coach; Ed von der Hoff, boys varsity tennis coach; and, Kim Young, JV volleyball coach. In other business, the board: • Heard a report from driver education instructor John Zawierucha about the two Level I driver’s education programs offered by the district in June an July. Zawierucha reported that 72 students were enrolled in the first session, offered in June, and 18 students enrolled in the second session in July for a total of 90 students — 15 more than enrolled during the summer of 2008. He noted that all students passed both the written and the behind-the-wheel portions of the program. Zawierucha said that next year the district would probably have to hire more driver education teachers and increase fees to balance the budget. • Approved student handbooks for the high school, middle school and all elementary schools in the district. • Accepted the 2009 annual report which listed statistical information about the district and a brief report from each school. • Set 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, as the date for its next meeting which will be held in the multi-purpose room of Southeastern Elementary. on a long road trip back down state along US2 making their way back toward the Mackinac Bridge and back into the Lower Peninsula. Then move on down the western side of this great state through Petoskey, Traverse City, and then up into the Leelanau Peninsula to Northport. Then the family can move on down on the coast through Ludington, and on to Holland to finish at New Buffalo. Then go across to the bottom of the state to Coldwater, and start back up toward their home in Okemos to finally finish the long trip. Hopefully, the trip would have been worth the time and effort. People need to feel that they are being heard by officials, and this is a unique way to get out and find out how they feel all across this big state. Along the way during their trip, hopefully, they would stay at regular motels, eat along the way at small truck stops or restaurants like most Michigan voters do on a regular basis, getting a real sense of life outside of Lansing’s beltway and getting to ask real questions from the people in the action, the people who have been laid off, the lawman who has to deal with all the crime, the auto dealer who got that letter from the “auto czar” saying “thank you” for all your help in making our auto company better, but for now goodbye to you and your family.” The governor should talk to those state police officers that she and the legislature decided to lay off for financial reasons after helping a friend get the bid to build a new state police headquarters in Lansing. How about talking to all the people who lost taxable money from the Big Three dumping plants and to the vendor companies that supplied them with all kinds of products now not needed so now those companies are either gone or hanging on by a thread. Don’t forget all the school districts that are in deep trouble from lost taxes and the small Michigan business people who are having a hard time staying open because its hard to get money because banks are not loaning money anymore without a lot of huge demands. The idea of owning a home or an apartment is in total jeopardy all over this state. Having a good paying, private-sector job is as bad in this economy. With this state’s unemployment around the nation’s highest level, the governor would get a lot of solid questions in a full state tour. So before she decides to say “yes” to President Obama when he comes calling on the next possible selection to a U.S. Supreme Court bench seat, and she gives him her Supreme Court robe size, she needs to remember that she is still the governor of the great state of Michigan and she has a lot of work to do before finishing her term in January 2011. We don’t need to have Lt. Gov. John Cherry to finish up the work because the governor decided to jump to Washington and leave us in the economic dumpster. So will the governor pitch in and take that trip and ask those deep questions and find out the problems from the Michigan citizens who will talk to her. This state has a lot of good opinions. Can she handle them? Stephen Jacobs, Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 5 BRADFORD WHITE, continued from page 1 Anne Wolf, (left) a member of the HCB Quilters, helps Roxanna Maxson hold the quilt she won in a raffle to benefit Relay for Life. Lake Odessa woman wins Relay for Life quilt A pastel-colored queen-sized quilt, made by members of the Hastings City Bank quilt group as a fundraising project for Relay for Life, was won by Roxanna Maxson of Lake Odessa. HCB Quilters sold raffle tickets for the quilt they had pieced together in the weeks prior to the Barry County American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Tyden Park in Hastings. Funds raised from the raffle totaled $679, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. “I just never win anything that I enter into, but am thrilled to have won this most valued quilt, created by my fellow employees,” said Maxson, a teller at the Hastings branch of Hastings City Bank. “I know that much tender loving care went into it. I shall cherish it always.” Maxson bought 24 tickets in the drawing. “Making the quilt was a wonderful experience. We will be working on another one for next year,” said Anne Wolf, a member of the quilt group that has already been discussing plans for the next Relay for Life quilt. The HCB Quilters include Beverly McDyer, Laura Strouse, Geanie Schmidt, Kathy Miller, Pam Kruger, Anne Wolf, Brenda Chandler, Dawn Crapo and Ann Sutherland. TK board reaches tentative agreements with associations by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gary Rider announced at the Aug. 10 board of education meeting that the board has reached tentative agreements with both the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association and the Thornapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel on contract negotiations. Rider said that the TKEA and TKESP will be sharing details with their members, and the board will vote on the agreements at its September meeting. At the Aug. 10 meeting, the board approved hiring Steve Guikema as a high school counselor and Kristin Bailey as a fourth grade teacher at Page Elementary. Guikema has a bachelor of science degree from GVSU and a master of education degree and state certification in school counseling from GVSU, as well. He has been a guidance counselor at Central Montcalm High School since August 2006. Bailey holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Central Michigan University. She was a long-term substitute teacher at Page Elementary, Lee Elementary and in the Hastings school district. Rider explained that the district received applications from 200 individuals for the fourth grade teaching position, screened 33 in a first interview, interviewed 12 at the second interview and had Bailey and four others give a teaching demonstration. Rider said he is very excited about Bailey and believes she was definitely the best candidate. Stanley Leone from Capturing Kids hearts will be the opening day speaker for teachers before the start of school. Support staff have been invited to spend a day in training with him so that all staff members, from bus drivers to teachers, can be active within the Capturing Kids Hearts belief that “Behave In becomes Behave Out.” Rider stressed that the funds for this talk and training are not coming from the general fund of the district but from grants. The board also approved re-roofing of the English wing at the high school. The board approved the replacement of 12,500 square feet of roof at the high school by Modern Roofing Inc. in the amount of $89,380 to be paid from the 2007 capital projects fund. According to Business Manager Chris Marry, “This roof has had continuous leaking for several years. It has exceeded its expected life span and needs replacement. The district has worked with this contractor in the past and has been satisfied with their work.” The first day of school this year will be Tuesday, Sept. 8. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in room 1616 of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. COUNTY WIDE YARD SALE & SWAP MEET Saturday, August 22 9am to 3pm CHARLTON PARK Hastings, MI FREE Public Admission Vendor Space (15x30) - $10 each Call Deb to reserve your space 269-945-3775 CRAFTERS WELCOME UPCOMING EVENTS HAVOC IN HASTINGS - Soc. for Creative Anachronism (Medieval Event Saturday, September 5 • 10am - 5pm • Admission: Adults $6, Kids $4 age 4-12 CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS - ONE DAY ONLY! Wednesday, September 9 • Show Times: 4:30pm & 7:30 pm Advanced Ticket - 2 adults & 3 Kids… $25 • Day of Show - Adults $18 and Kids $8 Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 77537608 its facility in Middleville. The project is expected to create 200 jobs, including 88 directly by the company. “This is a positive announcement both for Bradford White and the Middleville community,” said Eric Lannes executive vice president and general manager. “The company is working to complete the development of two new products intended for the Middleville location.” According to the corporation’s Web site, it’s goal is to be “the manufacturer of choice in the wholesale market. The company listens to customer sand maintains flexibility in processes and procedures. Bradford White is able to provide hot water solutions for any situation. Bradford White today is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of water heating, space heating, combination heating and water storage products in the world, according to the Web site. With headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and its 800,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Middleville, the company builds all of its products strictly for wholesale distribution. Bradford White products for residential, commercial and industrial applications are designed for installation by plumbing and heating professionals. Bradford White has an expansive research and development laboratory, stated the site, and is proud to stand by its wholesale sales and professional installation philosophy. Its products are built to the highest quality and highest performance, and the company believes in safe, professional installation. Bradford White is the only major water heater manufacturer that fully supports the plumbing and heating industry. Valerie Byrnes from the Barry County Economic Alliance said, “A multi-milliondollar investment for product line expansion by Bradford White, especially in such a difficult economic climate, shows a true commitment to Barry County, the Village of Middleville and the workforce they employ. Bradford White has proven they will remain an industry leader through their innovative and forward-thinking mindset in enhancing production with new “green” product lines. “The MEGA tax credits are such a valuable economic development tool in the state of Michigan and we are thankful the MEGA board approved this project to take advantage of these credits to ensure jobs stay in Michigan and more importantly to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance that new jobs are created in Barry County,” continued Byrnes. Village Manager George Strand was one of those to speak at Tuesday’s press conference in Lansing. He called the event a “successful meeting which shows the support of the village for the company.” He said the effort are a constant reminder to be competitive in the market place. Other companies being assisted through the program are: Haworth Inc. — The designer and manufacturer of workspace solutions plans to invest $15.6 million to consolidate its wood and wall product manufacturing from its facility in Calgary to its existing facilities in Holland and Big Rapids. The project will create 1,391 new jobs, including 649 directly by the company. The MEDC estimates increased economic activity created by the project will create an additional 742 indirect jobs. Based on the MEDC’s recommendation, the MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $22.4 million over 13 years to help convince the company to locate in Michigan. The city of Big Rapids is considering an abatement valued at $193,000 in support of the project. The city of Holland also is considering an abatement valued at $900,000 in support of the project. Draths Corporation — The next-generation chemical company that combines microbio- Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-9459554 logical and chemical processes to produce chemical intermediates such as nylon precursors from bio-based materials plans to make a multi-million-dollar investment to construct headquarters housing a research facility and multiple pilot in Delhi Township, near “This is a positive announcement both for Bradford White and the Middleville community. The company is working to complete the development of two new products intended for the Middleville location.” – Eric Lannes, Bradford White executive vice president and general manager Okemos. The project will create 642 new jobs, including 200 directly by the company. MEDC estimates increased economic activity created by the project will create an additional 442 indirect jobs. The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $5.2 million over 10 years to help convince the company to expand in Michigan over a competing site in Minnesota. Delhi Township is considering an abatement to support the project. Mossberg Precision Diagnostics LLC — The startup health care manufacturing company plans to invest $1.5 million to develop new products at a facility in Kalamazoo. The project will create 110 total jobs, including 35 directly by the company. The MEDC estimates the increased economic activity created by the project will create an additional 75 indirect jobs. The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $817,579 over 10 years to encourage the company to expand in Michigan over a competing site in Indiana. The city of Kalamazoo is considering an abatement valued at $86,450 to support the project. Wolverine World Wide Inc. — One of the world’s leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear and apparel plans to expand and move its operations in Arkansas to a facility in Big Rapids. The company will continue to invest in its Big Rapids facility to accommodate capacity expansion which is expected to create 532 jobs in the area, once completed. Of the total number of jobs created, 286 are planned to be added by the company over the next three years. The MEDC estimated that the increased economic activity created by the project will create an additional 246 indirect jobs. The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $2.5 million over seven years to help win the project over the competing site in Arkansas. The city of Big Rapids is considering abatements to support the project. Brownfield projects announced by the governor included: Charlevoix County — state and local tax capture valued at $40,032 will support the redevelopment of a 2.5-acre site on Lake Charlevoix in downtown Boyne City. The development will include demolition of the remaining buildings on the site and remediation of the property in order to construct two new buildings, which will include retail, office and restaurant space. The project will generate $12.3 million in new capital investment and is expected to create up to 40 new jobs. City of Cadillac — state and local tax capture valued at $95,074 will support the development of property in Cadillac, conducting significant site improvements and constructing a new building and greenhouse for a retail operation that will offer fresh fruits, vegetables, nursery plants and related specialty items. The redevelopment will include lead and asbestos abatement. The project will generate $600,000 in new capital investment and is expected to create up to five new jobs. City of Marquette — state and local tax capture valued at $30.5 million will support the citizen initiative to secure and preserve the 29-acre property known as Founder’s Landing, which includes 3,600 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. The city of Marquette has already invested $11 million in the project, including the acquisition of abandoned railroad property along the shoreline. The project will generate $57.2 million in new capital investment and is expected to create up to 150 new jobs. “These job-creating projects are the result of innovative economic tools and successful collaboration with our exceptional economic development partners around the state to bring these projects to Michigan against some very stiff national and international competition,” said MEDC President and CEO Greg Main. MEGA, the state’s response to interstate competition for company expansions and relocations, may provide a refundable tax credit against the Michigan Business Tax to companies expanding or relocating operations in Michigan. Since January 2009, more than 70,818 new and retained jobs have been announced as a result of the MEGA program. Michigan brownfield programs provide incentives to invest in property that has been used for industrial, commercial or residential purposes and to keep that property in productive use or return it to a productive use. Brownfield incentives can be used for functionally obsolete, blighted or contaminated property. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a partnership between the state and local communities, promotes economic growth by developing strategies and providing services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life. For more information on the MEDC’s initiatives and programs, visit the Web site at www.themedc.org. “The MEGA tax credits are such a valuable economic development tool in the state of Michigan and we are thankful the MEGA board approved this project to take advantage of these credits to ensure jobs stay in Michigan and more importantly to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance that new jobs are created in Barry County.” – Valerie Byrnes, Barry County Economic Alliance �Page 6 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Sunny Crest Youth Ranch continues to grow by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Sunny Crest Youth Ranch on M-43 near Sunfield has just received $150,000 of a $350,00 grant from the Kellogg Foundation. The foundation has offered the ranch an incentive for getting even more funding: If Sunny Crest raises $50,000, the Kellogg Foundation will match it four-to-one with a $200,000 gift. “It’s a great time to give to the ranch,” said Sunny Crest CEO Ron Coppess. Sunny Crest now has three teenage ranchers who are learning life lessons of structured living and taking responsibility. The boys were recently rewarded with a special trip to Cedar Point. Coppess said the boys earned some of the money for the trip. The “ranch” part of the program has become evident with livestock and gardens. Sixteen chickens are now providing the ranch with eggs. Lakewood builder Ralph Thelen helped the boys build chicken coops for the poultry. Coppess said the boys have learned one of the hard lessons of farming when they discovered that some raccoons had attacked the flock. The boys have two ewes and a ram they feed and water. There also are two horses to Worship Together… 77537440 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. Vacation Bible School, “Marketplace 29 A.D.” Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for age 4 thru 6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug. 23 - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Mission Ice Cream Social - Sanctuary/Sharpe Hall. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. groom and ride. The garden is doing well and will soon have tomatoes and peppers to sell at Sunfield IGA. Some of the produce is also given to Manna’s Market in Woodland. Because of state food regulations, the ranch may not can the tomatoes but is looking for a chest freezer so the tomatoes can be frozen for winter use. Coppess has taken the boys to the Sunfield District Library. “It is a hidden treasure,” he said, adding that he’s pleased to see that the boys are good readers and often have their noses “stuck in a book.” The goals of Sunny Crest are to help families as well as their boys. Parents are asked to attend a weekly class on common-sense parenting. The topics include social skills and identify behavior, both positive and negative. “When you tell kids to ‘stop it,’ they need to know what they are being asked to stop,” explained Coppess. “This will be a good tool to embower the parents. It’s incredible to see the change in the boys.” The next big fund raiser for the Ranch is an Oct. 10 dinner at Forever After banquet hall in Hastings. Coppess hopes to raise $30,000 to start a ranch scholarship for boys who need homes. He said he has had over 40 calls from grandmothers who are rising teenage grandsons and need help. For more information about Sunny Crest Youth Ranch, visit www.sunnycrestyouthranch.org or call 517-5667224. Marriage Licenses Terry Lee Doubledee, Delton and Kathryn Rebecca Pulsipher, Battle Creek. Shawn Michael McManaway, Middleville and Teri Ann Stayton, Middleville. Dennis Robert Hansen, Dowling and Lisa Joanne Johnston, Wyoming. Joshua Bradley DeCamp, Nashville and Kimberly Ann Craven, Nashville. Kevin James Skinkle, Richland and Kristy Kaye Tidd, Delton. Jeffrey Peter Hesterly, Hastings and Pamela Jo Katje, Hastings. Jonathan D. Haneckow, New Smyrna Beach, FL and Meggie Ruth Hartley, New Smyrna Beach, FL. James Arthur Hillard, Freeport and Jessica Nicole Sawdy, Freeport. Brian James Devries, Hastings and Allison Nicole Bryans, Hastings. Alan L. Endsley, Hastings and Jessica Lou Sanders, Hastings. Douglas J. Shepard, Wayland and Holly Elizabeth Fenstemaker, Wayland. Derrick Jeffrey Hammond, Dowling and Jennifer Jean Peake, Dowling. Frank Daniels Glenn, Wilsall, MT and and Lander Colleen Bachert, Bozeman, MT. Jason Allen Service, Hastings and Zandra Marie Pierce, Hastings. Scott Allen Roy, Middleville and Michelle Towers, Middleville. Christopher Philip Laurenty, Dansville and Kathy Ann Parker, Hastings. Robert Frank Wolfe, Hastings and Lisa Ann Alexander, Hastings. Daniel Everett Blair, Hastings and Amanda Kay Cappon, Hastings. Randall Scott Connor, Hastings and Linda Kay Siska, Hastings. Jacob Adam Miller, Hastings and Jessica Munger Anderson, Delton. Joseph Darrell Brown, Hastings and Brenda Lynn Dickinson, Hastings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 77537443 Wilma J. Saunders Area Obituaries Harriett Cairns Proefrock NASHVILLE, MI- Wilma J. Saunders, age 85, of Nashville, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 peacefully at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Wilma was born in Nashville on Sept. 9, 1923, the daughter of the late Vernon A. and Agnes (Peterson-Curtis) Blanck. She was raised in the Nashville area and graduated from Nashville High School in 1942. Wilma married Robert G. Saunders July 12, 1944 in Aiken, South Carolina, while he was stationed at Camp Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Wilma worked in Augusta a short time before coming back to Nashville when Robert was deployed overseas. They lived at their home on Mason Road in Vermontville for 68 years, raising their two daughters, Sheila and Marcia, provided a loving home for several foster children throughout the years. In 2007 they relocated to the Village of Nashville to be closer to their daughters. Robert and Wilma celebrated 65 years of marriage in July of 2009. Over the years Wilma was employed at Hastings Piston Ring. She worked for the Pennock family, owners of the Pennock Meat Processing and Locker Plant caring for their children, Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, and the William Dean Gladiola Bulb Farm. Wilma was also a member of the Ladies Eaton County Extension Group. Along with her husband, Robert, the couple collected, restored and sold antiques. The couple worked together in this endeavor, with Robert making the necessary repairs and Wilma handling the refinishing. Wilma loved her home, where her talents and fondness of antiques were reflected. She was an excellent seamstress making her children’s clothing and formal gowns. She loved quilts and hand stitched many quilt blocks of varying patterns. Wilma made porcelain dolls from raw porcelain, having them fired and then assembled and hand painted them. She designed and sewed their beautiful Victorian costumes. Her “Doll Room” was precious to her and her family and admired by many friends and visitors. She shared many peaceful walks with her husband collecting many unusual rocks that she placed in her rock garden. Wilma is survived by her beloved husband, Robert; two daughters, Sheila (Roger) Tobias of Nashville and Marcia (Michael) Loose of Middleville; a brother, Aaron “Pete” Blanck of Coquille, Oregon; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Bristol of Hastings; a brother-in-law, Roger (Gay) Jones of Jackson; grandchildren, Kerri Tobias, Heather Tobias, Angela (Jerry) Rademacher, Travis (Meghan) Blake, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Blanck of Bronson. Funeral services will be held at the Vermontville Bible Church, Vermontville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, with Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors on Friday, Aug. 21 from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vermontville Bible Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our web site at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further information. Harriett Cairns (Babcock) Proefrock died at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, after recently having been diagnosed with cancer. Harriett was born on July 24, 1925 the second daughter of Harry B. Babcock and Florence (Cairns) Babcock. She was born in Baltimore Township in her parents’ home. Harriett attended Barney’s Mill grade school and graduated from Hastings High School in 1942. Following graduation she began her office career with Kendall Electric in Battle Creek. She also worked at Sears, Roebuck and Co. and later worked as office manager at Cheney Limestone in Bellevue. Harriett was a lifelong church worker and member first at South Maple Grove E.U.B. (later United Metho-dist), St. Paul’s Lutheran (Battle Creek), then at Hope United Methodist Church (Hastings), and later at the Dowling Country Church Chapel. She also enjoyed working at Charlton Park where she was a volunteer for over 30 years. Harriett had specialized in wedding gowns. Her hobbies including quilting and genealogy research, her passion included cats, corgis and collies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Florence; her infant sister, Alice; her husband, Donald; and her grandson, Sean Kidder. She is survived by her brother, Robert; her daughters, Suzanne Kidder and Rebecca Proefrock; her grandson, Stephen Morris; step grandsons, Joe and Todd Kidder; several great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Her niece, Christine Ayres, was her primary caregiver. Harriett’s family will receive friends on Friday, August 21 at Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel Funeral, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings from 11:30 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m., with Reverend Richard D. Moore officiating. Private interment will follow at Dowling Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Barry County Humane Society or Barry Community Hospice. Please share a memory with Harriett’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Danny Burton DELTON - Danny Burton, age 63, of Delton, died suddenly on August 14, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Thacker, West Virginia, to Homer and Lonnie (Rowe) Burton. Following his father’s death his mother remarried Leroy Kingsbury and the family moved to the Delton area. Danny was always a hard worker and worked for 38 years for Rieth and Reilly Construction in Battle Creek, followed by several years with Stap Brothers in Hickory Corners, before retiring in 2007. On March 22, 1965, Danny married Dorothy Bromley. He was a fun loving father and befriended several people who thought of him as their own father. Danny was outspoken and frequently the life of the party, creating laughter wherever he went. He often took Dorothy dancing to the Gilkey Lake Bar and the Prairie Schooner. Fishing, riding his lawn mower, and catching up every day with his brothers, also filled his time. More than anything he loved his time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Danny’s family includes his wife of 44 years, Dorothy; children, Lenona and Dave Baker of Delton and Daniel and Geili Burton of Richland; nine grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Tammy Burton of Hastings and Ray Burton of Delton; brother-in-law Carol Tobie, and several special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Frances and Ervine, and his sisters, Juanita Kingsbury, Gledis Devine, and Dovie Tobie. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at the Hickory Corners Bible Church, officiated by Pastor Jeff Worden. Burial followed in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the family, in care of Dorothy Burton. Danny and his family are being cared for by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Danny’s online guest book. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 7 Val Bauchman to celebrate 95th birthday Val Bauchman will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Sunday, August 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with an open house at Woodlawn Meadows, 1821 N. East St., Hastings. Please come and wish Val with her family a happy 95th birthday. No gifts please. Give a memorial that can go on forever Macks to celebrate golden wedding anniversary McConnells celebrated 50th wedding anniversary On June 13, Dr. Lynn and Emmalene McConnell celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their children, Shannon and Ed Venable of Virginia, and Dean and Karen McConnell of West Bloomfield, Mich. planned and treated them to a celebration with relatives and friends at The Walldorff BrewPub and Bistro Restaurant. Lynn and Emmalene were married on June 13, 1959 in Grand Ledge, Mich. They have four grandchildren – Josh Killinger, Sydney McConnell, Blake McConnell, and Hunter Venable. Robert and Arleta “Pete” (Severance) Mack will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 30, 2009. Bob retired from LifeCare Ambulance in 2002 and was formerly fire chief and township supervisor for Johnstown Township. Arleta retired from Clark Equipment in 1986 after 33 years of service. They will be celebrating their day with their children, Rob (Carol) Mack of Hastings, Trina (Mike Bialke) Mack of Battle Creek, and Kendra (Brian) Tossava of Hastings. Also flying in from Hawaii will be Bob’s oldest daughters, Linda (Ed) Martin and Laurie Troutner. Bob and Arleta also have seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Macks will be celebrating their anniversary with their family at Hunt Club in Battle Creek. Special guest at their anniversary dinner will be Bob’s father, Harold Mack, 93, of Battle Creek. Cards can be sent to Bob and Arleta at 2980 E. Hickory Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Sustans to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Smiths to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Carroll Smith and Alexandra Dexter were married in Battle Creek, Mich. on August 29, 1959. Now, they are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary hosted by their children, Alicia and Jim Rice, Mandy and Harry Myers, Mark and Terry Smith, Bart and Amy Smith and their families on August 29, 2009, 3 p.m. to ?, at their home, 9121 Butler Rd., Nashville, Mich. There will be a picnic lunch with everything provided. Your presence is the only gift they wish for. They would like all their family, friends and neighbors to join them for this special day. Correction A woman pictured in the Aug. 13 edition of the Hastings Banner in a story on the Charlton Park millage should have been identified as Shirley Barnum. Justin F. (Bud) Sustan and Lois Nelson were married on August 22, 1959 at the Mt. Greenwood Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois. They will be celebrating their anniversary with family and friends at their daughter’s home in Homer Glen, Illinois. Lois worked for Federal Signal Corporation and Bud was employed by the Electro Motive Div. of General Motors. Bud retired in 1991 and Lois retired in 1998 after which they relocated to Hastings. They have three children: Laurie (James) Gustafson of Homer Glen, Ill., Pamela (Steven) Miller of Hastings, Mich. and Thomas Sustan of Chicago, Ill. Newborn Babies BOY, Liam Scott, born to Dan and Angie Dickinson in Midland, June 17. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Carol Dickinson of Hastings. Great-grandma is Luella Hamblin also of Hastings. GIRL, Kennedi Elaine, born at Pennock Hospital on July 20, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. to Kelly and Scott Gowell of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. WOW... BOY, Connor Charles, born to Gordy and Kerry Possehn of Lake Odessa on July 10, 2009 at 7:37 a.m. Connor weighed 7 lbs. and was 22 inches long. He is welcomed home by his big brother and sisters - Kyle, Kristine, and Ellie. His grandparents are Herb and Peg Cusack and Bob and Peg Possehn of Lake Odessa. 1/2 way to 100!! Happy Birthday SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Mom & Grandma BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Love, Bill, Jessica, 07525956 Shamin & Sarah Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. NOTICE OF INITIATION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 07523870 Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 Southern Michigan Cellular Co. is proposing the construction of a 300’ tall self-support lattice style telecommunications tower facility located at 4679 River Road, Hastings, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan 49058. The proposed construction will include 100’x100’ lease area. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed project on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Carol Sullivan, RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #: 0904048 Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule August 20 - Wednesday, August 26 77537389 GIRL, Harlie Bristal, born at Pennock Hospital on July 25, 2009 at 6:57 p.m. to Bridget and D.J. James of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jessey James, born at Pennock Hospital on July 27, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. to Samantha Cary and Jessey Ellard of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Send written requests to: GIRL, Gabriel Brougham, born at Pennock Hospital on July 28, 2009 at 2:39 a.m. to Josh and Whitney Eldridge of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. BOY, Ethan Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on July 29, 2009 at 6:22 a.m. to Kyle and Kristi Langmaack of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ® Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim The Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 77537467 Open Gym: Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for students “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO GIRL, Cora Isabella Williams, born July 23, 2009, to Travis and Stephanie Williams of Hamilton. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Cora was welcomed home by brother, Joshua, and sister, Megan. Grandparents are David and Mary Williams of Hastings and Royden and Valerie Jones of Rochester Hills. GIRL, Ashlyn Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. to Jalesa Satterly and Ronald Manshum of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic GIRL, Alexis Rae, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. to Anita and Alberto Cervantez of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. 77537470 77528605 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Satisfaction Guaranteed! Very Competitive Prices! Your Best Value! A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. BOY, Dennon Keweenaw Merrick, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6, 2009 at 12:27 a.m. to Maiya and Jon Merrick of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Kayanna June Santana, born at Pennock Hospital on July 29, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. to Heather Leinaar and Carlos Santana of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Matthew Daniel Neri-Salazar, born at Pennock Hospital on July 30, 2009 at 3:51 a.m. to Melissa Salazar and Hector Neri Villa of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lucy May, born at Pennock Hospital on July 30, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. to John and Beth Schilthroat of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jax David, born at Pennock Hospital on July 30, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. to Brad Balderson and Tracy Clark of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brody Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on July 31, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. to Amanda Clark and Brandon Black of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Austin Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1, 2009 at 10:29 p.m. to Pamela and Adam Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Gauge Zion, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2009 at 8:59 p.m. to Ashley Anderson and Joseph Carpenter of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 17 inches long. BOY, Fenix Rising, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2009 at 9:48 p.m. to Maranda L. Davis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Annabelle Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:31 a.m. to Donald and Stacey Kuck of Battle Creek. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Arwyn Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9, 2009 at 6:07 a.m. to Amber and Grant Gibson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. BOY, Gavin Jeffery Swift, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10, 2009 at 4:54 a.m. to Daniel and Krista Swift of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Mallory Cate, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. to Stuart and Christina Pinkston of Portland. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. �Page 8 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Next week, Aug. 29 and 30, the depot complex will be open. Saturday, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibits from Depot Day are still in place, so if you missed the big event in July, you can still see most of the exhibits from the medical doctors who practiced in either Bonanza or Lake Odessa. Adjacent to the medical exhibit is another from the pharmacies which co-existed with the doctors. With September starting on a Tuesday, schools will begin later than usual since Michigan law now dictates they must start after Labor Day. The 91st Gerlinger/Garlinger reunion will be held Sunday at 1:30 at the Congregational Church here and will feature a potluck meal. This family is one of the many German families that emigrated to Woodland and Odessa townships in the days of early settlement. On Sunday last, several members of the Drummond family of Ashley and Gratiot County were in Lake Odessa visiting Vern and Cindy DuMond and children. They attended services at Central United Methodist Church to see and hear Rev. Eric Beck, whose TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on September 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Todd Reynolds, 11751 Fords Point, Delton MI 49046 for variance approval from minimum rear and minimum side setback requirements set forth in Section 6.1 C. Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at the above address, (Parcel number 08-12-180-028-00), and is within the “R-2”, Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density, Residential District. 2. A request by Brian and Trisha Hadfield, 12406 Sunset Point Drive, Plainwell MI 49046 for variance approval from the minimum front yard setback requirement set forth in Section 6.1 C. Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at the above address, (Parcel number 08-12-500-03100) and is within the “R-2”, Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density, Residential District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 269-623-2726 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 77537458 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a proposed Ordinance #2009-136 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its August 12, 2009 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting on September 9, 2009 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE #2009-136 (Proposed) Amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of the subject parcel located in Land Section 35 within the Township from the “AG”, Agricultural District zoning classification to the RE, Rural Estates, Residential District zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. late father was a first cousin of both Rev. Jerry Drummond and his wife Betty (Becky) Drummond. The Drummonds formerly served Freeport and Pleasant Valley United Brethren churches. Their current church is the East Washington United Brethren Church near Ashley. The countryside has many fields yellow with wheat stubble after the harvest. Most of the wheat straw has been baled. Some farmers have their big, round bales moved nearer their buildings for winter use. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, members had their anticipated summer treat with music by Ruth Bylsma of Grand Rapids and Jordan Lake and also her daughter Whitney Young. Whitney and husband have been living in Washington, D.C. since their marriage. They are now looking forward to being in New York City. Ruth plays flute and Whitney plays a bass violin. They were accompanied by Patricia Werdon on organ. Son Orry Bylsma was home from San Diego where he practices law. The TriRiver Museum group met on Tuesday at the Portland Library. The report from the July luncheon was favorable, so the treasury is in good shape. Future plans include preparation of another brochure for the spring tour. The drawing will soon be held for those who toured many of the museums in summer 2009 and had their green tags punched. A cash prize will be given to the winner. The summer and early fall plans for the many museums sound interesting. The next meeting will be at Lyons Museum. Members are invited to bring sack lunches and stay for a tour of the scenic sites and sights of Lyons, which include an island in the Grand River and Greenview Point nearby. Members Tuesday were invited to explore the host library with its beautiful rear addition which has banks of windows toward the Grand River. There are several new rooms for quiet study, genealogy, computer use and copying. The amenities also include a fireplace in the reading room overlooking the river, an elevator and additional exits. Tonight is the time for an ice cream social at Berlin Center United Methodist Church with hot sandwiches and pie along with the ice cream. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Visiting Darwin’s grave ere I die by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My Labrador-mix from the dog pound is quite a mutt, but even so, he shows Lab enthusiasm for retrieving sticks I throw into the river. (Just for the record, he’s a specialist and won’t retrieve sticks thrown on land.) The best watchdogs I ever had were two Dalmatians. The Dalmatian is an ancient dog, originally bred to loudly sound the alarm if a stranger arrived at the manor in the middle of the night. Dalmatians, as far as I can tell, live by two simple commandments. First: if something happens, a Dalmatian must bark loudly. Second: if Dalmatians are barking, they must keep on barking. The simple process of selecting which of our domestic animals gets to reproduce – choosing which critters get to be the mamas and the papas for the next generation – has long given us humans a fantastic array of domestic dogs, horses, sheep and all the rest. In the 1800s, Charles Darwin had the wit to reason about animals in the wild with our domestic breeds in mind. The core of his idea is termed “natural selection.” Natural selection operates not by fences and leashes that keep potential mamas and papas apart in the barnyard and the backyard, but simply by the processes played out in the wild each day. On average, if an animal has a characteristic that’s useful for its environment, it’s more likely to survive (and reproduce if it can). If it does all that, then it’s characteristics are likely to appear in the next generation. Here’s one example of the process. Several million years ago, elephant-like animals lived all across Asia. We know about them from the fossils they left behind. They were not exactly the same as the modern African and Indian elephant, but if one walked into your living room tonight you’d definitely say, “There’s an elephant in the room!” About two million years ago, global climate changed. The world entered the Ice Age and temperatures became absolutely bitter. Many animals may well have died due to Downtown Middleville accident takes life of Wayland man A Wayland man was killed early Tuesday, Aug. 18 in downtown Middleville. Filipe DeJesus Montero de Leon apparently crossed the center line on West Main Street at Railroad near the bridge over the Thornapple River in his 1999 Ford pickup truck at approximately 1:24 a.m. The pickup collided with a westbound 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, driven by Joshua Haywood of Middleville. The truck overturned, and deLeon, who deputies believe was not wearing a seatbelt, was pinned beneath the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Haywood and his passenger James Grantham suffered minor injuries and were released at the scene. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the accident remains under investigation, and it is not known if alcohol was a factor in this accident. the massive climate change, while others likely moved south. But some of the northern elephant species changed, as the fossil record shows. Schoolchildren know the animals that resulted as the woolly mammoth and mastodon, and they left many of their bones, tusks, and pieces of fur behind in parts of North America, Asia and Europe. It makes sense that woollier coats helped the mammoths survive the massive climate change that had engulfed the Earth. But the mammoths did not simply wish themselves hairier so that they could stay warm in their new environment. What caused them to change? Darwin had the discernment to see that natural selection was a key to the puzzle. A woolly mammoth that was a bit woollier than his cousins was more likely to survive the bitter winters of the Ice Age. Because he survived, he could reproduce, and his offspring would tend to be woollier, too, just like their daddy. Just as Dalmatians can be selected for endless barking, Mother Nature can select animals that are better suited to their colder environments. Enough change, and we’ve got a new species on our hands. Natural selection doesn’t have to work perfectly all the time to be a profound agent of change. One particular very woolly mammoth may have had some bad luck and fell down a crevasse in a glacier, snuffing out his potential impact on later generations. But, on average, if woolliness helped mammoths survive bitter climates, that characteristic was likely to become more and more common in the population. It’s unfortunate that our culture got mired down in the bog of political conflict about Darwin’s theory. Natural selection surely doesn’t seem controversial from where I sit in a church pew on Sundays, and most major Christian denominations accepted Darwin’s ideas more than a century ago. Before the good Lord calls me home, I hope to go to Westminster Abbey in Great Britain. I’d like to pay my respects to Darwin where he lies in a place of honor. And when I kneel down somewhere in that great building, I’ll think of all those long-ago generations of woolly mammoths and the Ice Age in which they lived. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Delton Kellogg Schools Position Available Delton Kellogg Schools IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR TRIM FOR THE 2008-2010 BUILDING TRADES HOUSE Bids must be received by 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009. Send to Paul Blacken, Assistant Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, MI 49046; or contact by phone at 269-623-2327 for more information. Detailed information is available on the school website: www.dkschools.org Bus Driver: School-year position. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with B-P,S must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test, must have less than 7 points on driving record and able to pass physical, including drug test. Letters of interest/resumes must be received by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Send to Cynthia Vujea, Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Michigan 49046. For complete job description, call 269-623-9225 or email sjones@dkschools.org 77537437 77537550 The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County, Michigan ORDAINS SECTION 1 REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 35 The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning from the “AG” Agricultural District zoning classification to the RE Rural Estates, Residential District zoning classification the following described property in Land Section 35, Parcel #08-13-035-005-20: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP S 338.5 FT OF E 1320 FT OF E 44 AC OF N 64 AC OF S 114 AC OF SW 1/4 SEC 35-3-9 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the placement of approximately 485 tons of hot mix asphalt paving in East Railroad Street from Jackson Street to State Street. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION II SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part of is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. SECTION III REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:30 AM, on Wednesday September 9, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package SEALED BID - HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING EAST RAILROAD STREET”. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Township Board. Robin Hawthorne Charter Township of Rutland 77537573 77537560 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS STREET LIGHTING REPAIRS The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the replacement of the existing street light cabling on both sides of East State Street from Michigan Avenue to Jefferson Street. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Wednesday September 9, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Street Lighting Repairs”. 77537554 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XVIII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter When we separated that afternoon, the Indians invited us to come to their camp that evening to attend their reception to the Utahs which would conclude with the Snake Indian dance. They also invited us to watch their horse races the next day, which the Mormons said would be the finest thing of its kind in the country. In view of their invitation, our party voted to lay over the next day. Our ladies were quite pleased with the impression they made on the “Big Indians” of two prominent tribes, and the chieftains no doubt felt that if they could capture and retain them, it would be the highest possible honor and glory they could attain. Every one in our train was anxious to witness the Snake tribe dance that night. Our captain, who was cautious and not to be put off his guard by Indian strategy, told us that it would be very necessary to keep a strong guard out that night, for there were bad white men as well as Indians in the neighborhood who were on the watch to take advantage of just such opportunities as this so steal the stock belonging to emigrants. It was arranged therefore that one-half our party should go to the Indian camp and see the dance for a period of two hours, while the other half stayed on guard and should then return and stand guard while the other half visited the encampment. All the emigrants in the valley had been invited by the ferrymen to go and see the dance, and those who were still camped on the east side of the river were given free passes across the ferry so that they could attend. Some 20 ladies in all were present to see this Snake Dance. The first dance was performed by eight Indians, four Snakes and four Utahs. The bodies of the Snakes were nearly naked and were painted in bright colors to represent the different kinds of snakes which are found in that part of the country. As they came into the large dancing ring, each one of the four Snake Indians held a live snake in his hands. At the same moment, four Utahs entered the ring, decorated with all kinds of different colored feathers and reciting a form of Indian chant. A number of other Indians were seated just outside the ring and made their kind of music – which was not extremely melodious – on different kinds of rude instruments, the dancers keeping time to the music by the movement of their feet and the motion of their bodies. In the movements of the dance, the four Snake Indians exchanged snakes with each other, and at different times had them coiled around their necks and their arms. When the dance was over, the snakes were liberated and left to go free. They were believed by the Indians to be sacred and so close to their deity and so high in his favor, that they were sought as mediators to bring the wants of the tribe before the Great Spirit. The Snake Indians also believe that the original mother of these serpents was the common ancestor of both snakes and Indians. This opening dance, which lasted a few minutes, seemed a solemn affair, but its mildness soon changed to scenes of amusement and finally almost fearful excitement. As many as a 100 Snake squaws came into the ring followed by the same number of Utah braves; all were painted in brilliant colors in every conceivable style, each one to suit his own taste and fancy, and their heads were covered with fanciful decorations of feathers in all shades of color. Each Indian selected his partner for the dance, and at a signal given on a rawhide drum, all started in at once, and the public test commenced. At the signal the Indians outside the circle struck up a peculiar gutteral chant, difficult to describe or imitate, and the dancers tried to keep step with this jumble of so-called music. This dance continued until the participants became exhausted and left the ring. When only one couple remained on the floor, the crowd gave what was intended as a cheer, in the deep gutteral grunt of Indian approval, which assured the last dancer that in their view, he had fairly won his prize. The winner received as his reward the squaw who had finished the dance with him and was entitled to take her home with him as his own. Through the Mormon ferrymen, who understood the language of both tribes, the Indians invited the white people to dance. Since we had two good violin players and a clarinet player in our party, their invitation was accepted. Twelve ladies volunteered to take part in three sets of a cotillion, a man was selected to call the changes, the dance commenced, and we had our evening Fourth of July celebration which seemed to please the Indians, for they gave us a grand grunt of approval. After entertaining them with three styles of white men’s dances, we returned to our camp and relieved our guards, who went over to the Indian camp and remained until the performance closed for the night. The next morning, we attended the great horse races. Before noon, about 500 members of each of the two tribes, mounted painted and feathered in their gayest styles, gathered at the course. The first race was on a straightaway about half a mile long. Each tribe took its position, mounted on opposite sides of the race track about six rods apart ,and at a given signal, three Indians from each tribe at the head of the column swung into line on the race track and at another signal, the race between these six began. At the end of the course, the horses were jumped over two poles fastened horizontally about three feet from the ground, turned, and raced back to the starting point. The Indians who won took as their prizes the horses of the three beaten men. Several such races took place that day, some of them quite exciting, but we soon tired of the sport although it was a fine exhibition of skill in riding. Among the redskins’ feats was to get a white man to lay a nickel or dime on the ground, when one of them would mount his pony, start him on a run and leaning over his side, pick up the coin and recover his seat. As long as the white boys would advance the money, there were plenty of Indians ready to make the running dash and pick up the coin with rarely a failure. (To be continued) Can you invest for college and retirement? You most likely need to save and invest for retirement. But if you have children, you also may want to put money away for their college education. Are these two goals mutually exclusive? They don’t have to be — but achieving them both can be challenging. Over the past generation, the responsibility of paying for retirement has largely shifted from the employer to the employee. At the same time, college prices have skyrocketed and show few signs of slowing down. Consequently, you face a delicate balance when it comes to preparing and saving for both college and retirement. Perhaps you may be facing large college bills in your prime retirement savings years. Or if your child graduates with college loans and you plan on helping to pay for them, your cash flow may fall short of the amount needed to meet your monthly bills during retirement. But as you think about the college vs. retirement issue, keep one overriding fact in mind: You have less time to save for retirement than your children have to pay for college. If your children do take out some loans, they will likely have decades in which to repay them. Ultimately, the amount of financial assistance you provide for your children's college education is a personal and emotional decision, as well as a financial one. Still, you can STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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And if at all possible, you’ll want to “max out” your IRA, which offers significant tax benefits. Your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible, and your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. Depending on your income level, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions. In 2009, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. Once you’ve earned your employer’s 401(k) match and then, if possible, contributed the maximum amount to your IRA, you can begin looking more closely at college savings vehicles, such as a Section 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account, both of which offer tax-free earnings and withdrawals as long as the money is used for qualified education expenses. (Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty.) Also, Section 529 plan contributions may be tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. To make sure you understand the tax ramifications of a Section 529 plan, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor. By committing yourself to regular investing, and by taking advantage of the various investment accounts available, you can make progress toward your retirement goals while still tackling the high costs of higher education. That’s a “win-win” situation. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. CARLTON TOWNSHIP, MI Wastewater Collection System Advertisement for Bids CLOSING DATE 9/24/2009 Carlton Township is requesting bids for Leach and Middle Lake Wastewater Collection System located in Sections 28, 29, 32 and 33, Carlton Township, T4N, R8W and Sections 5 and 6, Hastings Charter Township, T3N, R8W and Sections 8 and 17 City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The project includes construction of a septic tank effluent pumping collection system within an existing community, a pressure sewer into the City of Hastings existing gravity sewer system, the replacement of a portion of the existing gravity sewer system in the City of Hastings and construction of an oxidation facility. Carlton Township encourages all contractors to solicit bids from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Interested persons can view and order plans and specifications online at: http:planroom.commblue.com/; click on Public Jobs under Planroom Options. A special informational meeting for local contractors and material suppliers will be held on August 28, 2009 at 10:00 am. Interested persons can also direct any additional questions to Larry D. Stephens, P.E. or Eric A. Iversen, P.E. of Stephens Consulting Services, P.C., 1549 Haslett Road, P.O. Box 708, Haslett, MI 48840, Telephone (517) 339-8692. Bids are due September 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm. 77537603 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION To: The residents and property owners of the Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested person. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on August 4, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Orangeville Township Board, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 8-09, the Orangeville Township Land Division Ordinance. A summary of the ordinance appears below: CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS SITE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT #6 The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for site construction improvements to municipal parking lot #6. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 2p.m. local time, Tuesday September 1, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. The general scope of the project includes construction of a twenty space parking lot with associated access drive and site amenities. The work involves: site preparation and grading; bituminous paving and striping; concrete paving; concrete curb and gutter; storm drainage; ornamental aluminum fencing with brick columns; vinyl clad chain link fencing; site lighting; tree and ornamental planting; irrigation system; finish grading; sod; and other miscellaneous items of work. Bid documents will be available for examination at the Builder’s Exchange of Grand Rapids, 4461 Cascade Road S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506; at MHC/ReproMAX (McGraw Hill Dodge), 401 Hall Street S.W., Suite 128B, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503; and at Hastings City Hall, 220 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Bid Documents will be available for examination and distribution only at M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc., 529 Greenwood Avenue S.E., East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. A non-refundable charge of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) will be required for each bid set picked up at M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc. An additional non-refundable charge of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) will be charged for bid sets requiring shipping and handling. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond of an approved surety company doing business in Michigan in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount proposed. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Information for Bidders of the bid documents. SECTION I, TITLE This ordinance shall be known and cited as the “Orangeville Township Land Division Ordinance”. SECTION II, PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance is to carry out the provisions of the State Land Division Act, 1967 P.A. 288, as amended, formerly known as the Subdivision Control Act. SECTION III, DEFINITIONS Defines the terms and phrases used in this Ordinance. SECTION IV, PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DIVISIONS Sets out the requirements for prior review and approval of all land divisions by the assessor or other designated official. SECTION V, APPLICATION FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL Sets out the documents required to be filed with the application for land division approval. SECTION VI, PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL. Sets out the procedure to be followed by the assessor or other designated official when an application for land division approval has been filed, and states that the divisions must be approved or disapproved within 45 days after receipt of such application. The assessor may also seek advice from the Barry County planning commission director or the planning commission where conformity with the provisions of the zoning ordinance are not clear. SECTION VII, STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DIVISIONS States that a proposed land division shall be approved if all criteria in this section are met, i.e. minimum parcel, yard and area requirements; complies with the requirements of the State Land Division Act, this Ordinance; and the Barry County Zoning ordinance; all parcels have existing adequate accessibility; the depth to width ratio of any parcel does not exceed four to one; complies with minimum width and area standards set forth in this Ordinance; and complies with accessibility standards set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION VIII, SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION; CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAND DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIREMENT Sets out the penalties for violation of this Ordinance which include fines for civil infraction violations, and the consequences of non-compliance with the land division approval requirement. SECTION IX, SEVERABILITY Provides that if any portion of this Ordinance is declared invalid such invalidity shall not affect any other portion of this Ordinance. SECTION X, REPEAL Repeals all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. SECTION XI, EFFECTIVE DATE Provides that this Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the ordinance will be available for inspection and may be purchased at the office of the township clerk during regular business hours of regular business days from the date of this publication. Anticipated project start date: September 21, 2009 Project Completion: November 25, 2009 Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID - MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT #6”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services JONES 77537519 77537461 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Jennifer Goy, Clerk 7350 Lindsey Road Plainwell, MI 49080 269-664-4522 �Page 10 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 11, 2009 All Board members present; County Comm. Gibson, 3 guests. Approved Consent Agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Approved purchase of Kyocera KM2060 from D.L. Gallivan. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor 77537610 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by LAURENCE G. BAILEY JR. and LEANNE K. BAILEY, husband and wife, of 4280 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 (“Mortgagor”), to Select Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 (“Mortgagee”), dated February 22, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on February 28, 2005, in Instrument No. 1142071 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 08/100 Dollars ($82,910.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 810 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat, in Liber 0 of Plats, Page E. PPN: 08-55-201-252-00 Commonly known as: 306 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 SELECT BANK Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 77537598 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lavern L. Lietzke, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to CCO Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165584, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand FiftyThree And 85/100 Dollars ($57,053.85), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 33 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds West 496.39 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 1642.15 feet, thence central angle of which is 13 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds and the chord of which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 42 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds East 223.27 feet; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds East 160 feet more or less to the Westerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said right of way line to said centerline of Nashville Road; thence Northwesterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537379 File #273919F01 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Aug. 10, 2009 All board members present. 3 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills 2009 Audit Purchase of Monitor 3 additional Street Lights for Wall Lake Purchase back of 2 cemetery grave spaces Purchase of Weed Trimmer Adjourned 7:45 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77537527 Patricia Albert, Supervisor NOTICE OF BORROWER’S RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a WARDROP & WARDROP, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. TO: Sharon A. Mann 1921 Sheffield Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060-9744 Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4), within seven (7) days after the mailing of the Notice of Borrower’s Rights, Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), as Mortgagee, hereby informs the borrower, Sharon A. Mann, of all of the following: 1. That you have the right to request a meeting with Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) or its designee. 2. The name of the person designated under subsection (1)(c) as the person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c is Brian L. Groen, from the law firm of Wardrop & Wardrop, P.C., of 300 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 [(616) 459-1225], attorneys and agents for Mortgagee Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan). 3. That you may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website (“MSHDA”) or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. 4. The website address for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is www.michigan.gov/mshda. The telephone number for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is (517) 373-8370. 5. That if you contact a housing counselor to request a meeting with Brian L. Groen, the designee of Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) pursuant to subsection (1)(c), foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until ninety (90) days after the date the notice was mailed to the borrowers. 6. That if you and the designee of Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan) reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the loan modification agreement. 7. Finally, you have the right to contact an attorney, and the telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. Dated: August 13, 2009 Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee WARDROP & WARDROP, P.C. By: Brian L. Groen (P-56673) Attorneys for Mortgagee 300 Ottawa Avenue NW; Suite 150 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77537496 Telephone: (616) 459-1225 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael Tobin aka Mike Tobin a married man, andCheryl Tobin,a married woman, as husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Lender LTD dba City Federal Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of April, 2004 in Doc# 1126391 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Eight & 80/100 ($84,338.8), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September, 2009 at 1:00 p m o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 8, Block 15, Daniel Striker's Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page(s) 11, except the use only of a strip of land 11 feet East and West and 66 feet North and South of the SE corner of said premises to be used by the adjacent owners on the East as a driveway. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 8/6/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77537202 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R. Clark and Mary A. Clark, husband an wife, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2006, and recorded on January 24, 2006 in instrument 1159284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Seven And 01/100 Dollars ($222,677.01), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9; thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Section, 200.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section, 521.07 feet to the Shore of Hathaway Lake; thence along an intermediate Traverse line of said Lake South 88 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East 46.36 feet; thence North 82 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 154.78 feet to said East line of Section 5 and the end of said Traverse line; thence South along said East line, 543.81 feet to the place of beginning. Including land lying between said Traverse line and the Waters of Hathaway Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537183 File #273327F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made Floyd F. Williams, Married, and Diane C. Williams, Married, individually and as Trustees of the Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams Revocable Trust dated 3/19/1998, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2003, and recorded on February 24, 2003, in Instrument Number 1098190, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $40,051.84 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 11.990%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West, 2549.49 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West 100.81 feet to the center 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East, 587.19 feet to the Westerly right of way of the former C K & S Railroad; thence South 51 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds East 289.67 feet along said right of way line; thence Southeasterly, 62.42 feet along said right of way line and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 3457.78 feet, the central angle of which is 01 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds East, 62.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 785.26 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence North 33 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 141.95 feet along said centerline to the point of’ beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Spencer C. Farris P-70470 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77537562 L0240MI09 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage made on February 16, 2006, by PINNACLE DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagors, to BYRON BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, recorded February 24, 2006, in Instrument No. 1160534 of Mortgages, as assigned to BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company by Assignment of Mortgage of similar or even date herewith, Barry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage at the date of this notice the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and 66/100 ($76,254.66) on principal and interest. The length of the redemption period under MCL 600.3240, is 6 months from the date of the sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North Door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the lands and premises, or as much thereof as is necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows, to-wit: Unit No. 18, EAST TOWN HOMES, a Condominium according to the Master Deed, recorded in Document No. 1074113, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Property Address: 130-2 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan Parcel Number: 08-41-195-018-00 Dated: August 6, 2009 BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: John R. Grant 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Ave., N.W. P.O. Box 360 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0360 77537209 (616) 732-5000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 59/100 Dollars ($234,639.59), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537499 File #250201F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne M. Menacher, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2007, and recorded on November 30, 2007 in instrument 20071130-0004714, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 78/100 Dollars ($213,912.78), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel beginning at a point 265 Feet North of the Southeast corner of section 32, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Thence West at right angles to the Section line 464 Feet to an iron stake on the shore of Gun Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore 68.3 Feet to an iron stake at an angle of 40 Degrees 16 Feet measured counterclockwise from the first line, thence easterly 427.8 Feet to the East line of 87 Degrees 28 Minutes with the proceeding line, thene South 64 Feet to the place of beginning. Excepting a strip of land 16.5 Feet wide adjacent the section line reserved for Highway Purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537351 File #277428F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jacob G Baker, a married man and Jennifer Baker, as to dower rights only to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2006 and recorded November 8, 2006 in Instrument #1172515 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, by assignment dated July 14, 2009 and recorded July 20, 2009 in Instrument # 20090720007527 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Eight Cents ($148,121.08) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 3, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast one quarter of the Southwest one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Township of Irving, County of Barry, Michigan; thence North along the center line of Hammond Road, 400 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence Southeasterly 445 feet or more or less to a point in the center of Brown Road 342 feet East of beginning; thence West along the center of Brown Road to beginning. Commonly known as 7020 Hammond Rd, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/06/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77537214 Our File No: 09-11807 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 11 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Jeffrey and Angela Bower (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 1637 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of August 17, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after August 17, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. August 17, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, 77537546 Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Alan G. Toering and Lisa J. Toering, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2125 Fawn Ave, Middleville, MI 49333-8638. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537521 File # 244762F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANE E. LANCASTER (FORMERLY CHILTON), A SINGLE WOMAN, to AMERICA'S MONEYLINE, INC., Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2003, and recorded on December 29, 2003, in Document No. 1119979, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($92,105.88), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 5 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 648 FEET OF THE WEST 679 FEET OF THE WEST 96 RODS OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3228954 08/20/2009, 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 77537529 09/10/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G Vaughn, and Cassandre L Vaughn, a/k/a Cassandra f/k/a Cassandre L Byers, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co. East MI, Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2001, and recorded on December 7, 2001 in instrument 1070955, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Four And 74/100 Dollars ($53,704.74), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16, as place of beginning; thence North 3 chains; thence East 50 feet; thence South 3 chains; thence West 50 feet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537534 File #279984F01 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Rex Bryan and Sally Bryan, regarding the property at 1213 Clear Lake Rd Dowling, MI 49050. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3540. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated:August 20, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation 77537571 Our File No: 09-13463 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Klinge, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2006, and recorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175197, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 25/100 Dollars ($76,484.25), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 289 of the original plat of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 8 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537511 File #275007F01 LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Joseph S. Dunham 121 Kellogg Nashville Village, MI 49073 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537591 File Number: 617.0486 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Michael A. Brauer and Lorrie A. Brauer, husband and wife, ("Debtors") to Manufactured Homes Unlimited, dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 537, et. seq., said Mortgage being assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) ("Green Tree"), by Mortgage Assignment dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 540, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $59,437.24, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owed by Debtors to Green Tree together with interest at 9.21 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq., on September 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05’ WEST ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 465.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 25” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/8TH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 467.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’ EAST, 465.80 FEET TO SAID 1/8TH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39’ 25” WEST ON SAID 1/8TH LINE, 467.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND EXTENDING WEST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL, 660 FEET TO LANG ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is established to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. Dated: August 11, 2009 Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) By: DONALD A. BRANDT(P30183) BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Attorneys for Green Tree 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77537384 File No.: 6140.0613 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING August 4, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Supervisor Rook. All board members present. Also present: Fire Chief Boulter, County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg and 10 guests. Approved minutes from regular meeting on July 7, 2009. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Fire report received. County Commissioner’s report received. Approved Phase III for Parks. Approved Land Division Ordinance. Approved paying of the bills. Public comment received. Board member comment received. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77537464 Thomas Rook, Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER RISON and ANISSA RISON, husband and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated November 28, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071206-0004912, as partially released by agreement dated January 18, 2008, recorded January 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080124-0000759, Barry County Records, and by agreement dated July 14, 2008, recorded September 15, 2008, as Instrument No. 200809150009167, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three and 47/100 Dollars ($111,173.47). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 3rd day of September, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 18, T3N, R10W, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 393.00 feet to point of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 247.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 330.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 287 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 110.00 feet; thence North 00º 15' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 220.00 feet to point of beginning. Except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 413.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 35.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 75.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 15.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankey Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 448.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 25.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West 25.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 235.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of the premises that exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises and property described above or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in or upon the premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Rison Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-018-013-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536989 1680608-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin A. Davis, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006, and recorded on April 26, 2006 in instrument 1163649, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Thirteen And 17/100 Dollars ($90,113.17), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537374 File #274131F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle Main, single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2005, and recorded on July 6, 2005 in instrument 1149102, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nineteen And 13/100 Dollars ($89,019.13), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning 8 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 Rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning Parcel 2: Beginning 12 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537400 File #274135F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark S Warner and Rebecca S Warner, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Key Bank USA, NA, Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2002, and recorded on January 22, 2002 in instrument 1073445, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust Series ACE 2005-SD2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy And 52/100 Dollars ($54,670.52), including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 9 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 in the Village of Nashville According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 66, Also Known as: Commencing 20 rods East of the Northeast Corner of Lot Number 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; Thence East 132 feet; Thence South to the Michigan Central Railroad; Thence West along railroad line 148 feet; Thence North to place of beginning. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537504 File #074114F02 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Elvin Colon and Aurea E. Colon, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4977 S Charlton Park Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9152. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537509 File # 279853F01 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Robert Bassett Wendy Bassett Property Address: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Regarding mortgage dated 02/03/2005 in the original principal sum of $139,517.99 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 08/17/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09MI00941-1 Dated: August 20,2009 77537567 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jay N Scott and Jerome Meehan, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4950 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 490739420. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 18, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 18, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537544 File # 280629F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to James H Raths, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 469 Pollard Dr, Lake Odessa, MI 48849-9317. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537449 File # 279149F01 Notice From Foreclosing Party to Borrower Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a To: Donald Granner and Susan Granner Property located at 2752 Chippewa Tr., Hastings State law requires that you receive the following notice. Donald Granner and Susan Granner have the right to request a meeting with the holder of the mortgage Household Finance Corporation III. Household Finance Corporation III has designated the law firm of Grand & Grand PLLC, 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 ("Designee") as its agent to make loan modification agreements as provided for my MCL 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Donald Granner and Susan Granner may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority's website http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3571. If Donald Granner and Susan Granner request a meeting with Designee foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was mailed to the borrower. If Donald Granner and Susan Granner and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Donald Granner and Susan Granner abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's lawyer referral service is (800) 968-0738. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GRAND & GRAND PLLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: August 17, 2009 Grand & Grand PLLC Attorneys for Household Finance Corporation III 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 77537569 File # 75468 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMMY S. JENKINS, A MARRIED WOMAN and ANDREW T. JENKINS, HER HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2007, and recorded on July 10, 2007, in Document No. 1182761, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($138,865.34), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR'S GLASGOW ADDITION NO. 1 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 3. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 16, 2007 and recorded March 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177825, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 94/100 Dollars ($90,960.94) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of Lots 6 and 7, Block 26 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537593 File No. 362.6319 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen L Fisher Sr, aka Allen L. Fisher, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 10, 2003, and recorded on December 16, 2003 in instrument 1119328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five And 92/100 Dollars ($55,865.92), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Praireville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 74 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536873 File #258598F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dustin Atkinson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2008, and recorded on May 14, 2008 in instrument 200805140005193, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven And 90/100 Dollars ($115,947.90), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 27, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 7, Samuel Roush's Addition, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 30, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77536932 File #276799F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Howell, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2007 and recorded June 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181216, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Ninety-Five and 11/100 Dollars ($180,095.11) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Near Lane Estates Plat Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537580 File No. 285.9664 To: Nyle D. Crilly and Deloris D. Crilly 5298 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville, MI 49073 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537523 File Number: 191.4558 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda G. Ford, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2004, and recorded on December 22, 2004 in instrument 1139089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve And 17/100 Dollars ($85,012.17), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence North 300 feet for place of beginning; thence East 156 feet; thence North 266 feet; thence West 156 feet; thence South 266 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537539 File #275188F01 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77537575 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Trumpower, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on March 7, 2006 in instrument 1161008, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Midfirst Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen And 85/100 Dollars ($158,813.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Prairieville Heights, According to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537452 File #141532F02 To: Darlene Crumbaugh 11001 Cobb Delton, MI 49046 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537585 File Number: 372.0107 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard L Standler Sr an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2005, and recorded on December 6, 2005 in instrument 1157262, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 21/100 Dollars ($211,170.21), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Brookfield Acres, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of Section 29 Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537345 File #272976F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 13 POLICE BEAT Woman files charges against fellow inmate A 37-year old woman lodged in the Barry County Jail filed a complaint Aug. 3 that another inmate had used her phone cards without her permission. Fellow inmate Erin Semora, 18, admitted to the deputy on duty that she had used the cards but was afraid the woman would hurt her. She said she would reimburse the woman for the phone cards before she got out of jail when her restitution was paid. Semora was allowed to call her mother and request an additional $40 to replace the phone cards. She was also told that if she replaced the cards before she paid her restitution, the deputy would not pursue house discipline. However, Semora’s fellow inmate said she wanted to press charges since Semora “showed no remorse.” The Barry County Prosecutor’s office authorized a warrant against Semora for larceny by conversion. Flashlight is only item missing after B&E Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported breaking and entering on Lakeside Drive in Delton Aug. 10. Upon examining the scene, deputies said it appeared the suspect first attempted to enter the home through a bedroom window with an air conditioner in it and then a kitchen window before entering through the main entrance facing the lake using a flat prying tool to open the locked door. The residents noted that the suspect did not take prescription medicine or a .22 rifle, which were in plain sight. The only thing discovered to be missing was a three-cell flashlight that had been stored in the furnace room. Barry County deputies responded to a separate report of an attempted breaking and entering on Lakeside Drive in Delton. Evidence at the scene indicated that the suspect attempted to gain entry through a door on the north side of the home but was unsuccessful. Tools reported stolen from truck Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported larceny of a vehicle on Ashley Road in Delton Aug. 14. The resident said that a toolbox and several tools that he stored in the back of an unlocked Ford Explorer on his property were missing and believed to be stolen. Brawl leads to arrests of five Hastings men Hastings Police responded to a reported fight involving several subjects in the 700 block of East Thorn Street during the early evening hours of Aug. 15. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the combatants still fighting. Five subjects were placed under arrest during the melee which took several minutes to get under control. Arrested and facing charges of disorderly conduct were Enrico Plazola, 19; Brandon Cross 19; Steven Nesbitt, 19; and Joseph Czajkowski 19; all from Hastings. Also arrested and facing charges of assault was David Cook, 19, from Hastings. The incident is reported to be the result of an ongoing dispute among the group. Hastings officers were assisted by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Trailer stolen from Hastings business The owners of MC Supply, located on South M-37 Highway in Hastings reported that a trailer had been stolen from their lot some time between 6:30 p.m. July 29 and 8:30 a.m. July 30. Surveillance cameras were not working at the time. However, Barry County deputies report that evidence at the scene appears to indicate that the thief hooked up to the trailer and left the site, traveling south on the highway. Nashville couple charged with disorderly conduct Hastings Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of East Charles Street on a reported fight in progress. Responding officers made contact with the subjects involved in the fight and arrested the apparent aggressor, identified as Anthony Molson, 43, from Nashville, on charges of being a disorderly person. Prior to transporting Molson to the Barry County Jail, the suspect’s wife, Elizabeth Molson, 31, also from Nashville, was arrested for being a disorderly person after failing to heed officers’ warnings to refrain from yelling and screaming. Both Molsons were transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a contributing factor in the incident. The officers were assisted by deputies from the Barry County Sheriff Department. Thieves target autos on city’s south side Hastings Police are investigating two larceny complaints reported on Aug. 17 which occurred within blocks of each other. Both larcenies involved property taken from motor vehicles that were left unsecured. A .20 gauge shotgun was taken from a vehicle parked at a residence in the 1000 block of South Broadway and in the other incident, a GPS system was taken from a vehicle parked at a residence in the 300 block of West South Street. It is believed that the larcenies occurred during the late evening hours of Aug. 16 or early Aug. 17. The incident remains under investigation. Tools stolen from construction site Hastings Police are in investigating the breaking and entering of two construction trailers that were parked in the 1300 block of West State Street. The incident occurred between Aug. 15 and Aug. 17, when it was reported. The suspects broke into the trailers belonging to Snyder Construction and Campbell Construction and took several thousand dollars worth of construction tools. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about any of the reported thefts is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Owner of keys sought A set of keys was found last weekend in the area of South Market and West Madison streets in Hastings. The set of seven keys includes a vehicle key and remote. For more information or to claim the keys, call Trooper Brian Roderick at the Hastings state police Post, 269-948-8283. COURT NEWS Sabrina Dawn Elwen, 21, of Hastings pleaded guilty in July to motor vehicle unlawful use stemming from a Sept. 22, 2007 incident. Last week, Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced Elwen to six months in jail with credit for 29 days served. While she is incarcerated, Elwen is to participate in substance abuse counseling. When she is released from jail, she will be on 24 months of probation during which time she is to participate in cognitive behavior therapy. She also was ordered to by $1,128 in costs, fees and fines by June 1, 2011. Phillip John Mroz, 33, of Wyoming pleaded guilty to motor vehicle drive-away and was sentenced Aug. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court to five months in jail with credit for 44 days served and was ordered to pay $4,175 in court costs, fees and restitution by Sept. 1, 2010, and spend 36 months on probation. Mroz also was ordered to participate in cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling while in jail. Proposed Carlton Township sewer system to receive stimulus funding by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer While stimulus funding is a popular topic, area residents might find it difficult to point to specific areas of the community that have benefited from such aid. That may soon change, however. Carlton Township Supervisor Brad Carpenter recently announced that a proposed sewer system that would service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes has not only been allotted stimulus funding, but also has been approved for financing through the State Revolving Fund’s loan program, a program that provides low-interest loans for environmentally beneficial projects. As reported in previous editions of the Hastings Banner, the proposed system — a common septic tank effluent pump system that entails the pumping away of liquid waste and the use of tanks to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date — would be owned by Carlton Township and serviced by the City of Hastings. Carpenter said that if the proposed system is constructed, 40 percent of its construction, engineering and planning costs will be paid for with stimulus funds. “To be honest with you, 40 percent is as much as anybody has ever gotten, so there’s no better package out there than what we have,” he said. The estimated cost of the proposed system is just over $5.2 million. According to Carpenter, the utilization of stimulus funds for the proposed system requires that construction of the system begin early next year. “Of course, with the stimulus, there’s requirements,” he explained. “This project has to start February 2010, in order to keep the stimulus money, which (is) very doable. We have a lot of time to make that happen. But, if we don’t, we lose the stimulus. That’s the requirement, because it’s to stimulate the economy now, not two years from now, or three years from now.” Carpenter said that from Aug. 24 to Sept. 24, bids for construction of the proposed system will be accepted. Because of the recession, bids should be relatively low, he added. “We expect (that the bids are) going to be lower than we originally estimated because of the economy,” he explained. “We should get a lot of people bidding this project, and hopefully we get some great numbers because of that.” While Carpenter said that the use of local contractors in the building of a project funded by stimulus money is not required, he added that he will strongly encourage local contractors to pursue construction of the proposed system. “That’s something that I want to do personally,” he said. “I would love to stimulate this area — this community — as much as possible, and that’s the only way you can do it. ... This is a huge amount of money that we’re getting (with) this stimulus, and it doesn’t do our community a whole lot of good for somebody from Detroit to get it.” A presentation for local contractors on the proposed system is scheduled for Aug. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Carlton Township Hall at 85 Welcome Road. A similar presentation for all contractors, both local and otherwise, is scheduled to be held at the hall on Sept. 8, beginning at 1 p.m. Even though Carpenter is the owner of the Hastings-based Carpenter Plumbing, he said he would not be directly involved in construction of the proposed system. “I won’t be bidding on anything,” he explained. “It’s a conflict of interest. I don’t want anybody to think that I have something cornered here, because I’m not going to get involved in any portion of that, and I’ve tried to make that as known as possible.” Carpenter said he plans on presenting the results of the bidding process to residents in October. After presenting the results, petitions for construction of the system will be circulated. “We’re going to have to start releasing petitions in October for people to sign (who) are in support of it, to find out whether this is going to happen or not,” he said. According to Carpenter, before construction of the proposed system can proceed, those owning more than 50 percent of property that would be serviced by the system must be in favor of it. Public hearings on the system must also be held before construction can begin, he explained. “We won’t go forward without (at least) 51 percent,” he said. “This is going to be totally up to the people. It’s not something the township is going to force down anybody. We never have, even though we’ve been accused of that. We’re going to go with the majority.” Carpenter explained that because the proposed system can be financed through the State Revolving Fund’s loan program, the portion of the system that cannot be paid for with stimulus funds will be able to be financed over the course of 20 years at an interest rate of 2.5 percent. A previous estimate determined that an average homeowner who utilizes the proposed system would have to pay approximately $1,500 annually over the course of 20 years. That amount, however, did not include stimulus funding and was calculated with an interest rate of 3.5 percent. Describing the steps that were necessary for the proposed system to be approved for financing through the loan program, Carpenter said it was necessary to illustrate the environmental need for a sewer system in the area of Leach and Middle lakes, and that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department was integral in providing the information necessary to illustrate such a need. “A lot of people probably don’t give them credit, but they’ve been a bunch of help to us,” he said. “We had to paint a picture that made everybody believe that we needed it more than anybody else. And we did paint that picture, and the health department helped us do that.” Carpenter also credited Jeff Mansfield, Hastings city manager, with helping to make the proposed system a possibility. “It’s unbelievable the cooperation he has given us to allow this sewer to come to the city,” he said. “I can’t imagine anybody doing more than he’s done.” Carpenter said he began pursuing construction of the proposed system approximately five years ago, but he never imagined that its possible completion could be filled with so much promise. “When people first came to me and said ‘What can you do to get us sewer?’ ... I never would have dreamed that we would have the financial opportunities that we have,” he said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday-Saturday, 8/21-8/22, 8am-4pm, 505 Terry Lane, Hastings. Bar stools, organ, TV, strollers, dresser, kids/adult clothing and more. 3/4 TON PICK-UP truck minimum owner, operators wanted for hauling campers. CDL Class-A preferred. Must have clean driving record & experience, (269)9459833. SALE: COUCH, LOVESEAT, chair, grill, clothes, and lots more. 703 E. Lincoln St., Hastings. 8/22 & 8/23, 9? OFFICE HELP: Phones, filing, accounting experience helpful but not necessary. Seeking and enthusiastic person with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday, $10-$12/hour., Floorstyle Products. Fax resume to 269945-4770. EOE Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, August 30th. 400 exhibitors. Rain or shine. 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. $4.00 admission. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: water Lilies & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi, Liners, Pumps, Filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Kids clothes, back-to-school items. Fri. 9am-1pm, Sat. 8am-noon, 805 W. Green St. National Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Pets LOST. REWARD! Black male cat. Lincoln/Boltwood area. (269)945-0776, (269)9008-6845. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Community Notices HASTINGS HIGH CLASS OF ‘79 30 YEAR REUNION. August 29th. Details at http://hastingsclassof79.tripod.com/ or email your mailing address to kjfrmn@aol.com to receive your invitation PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NUMBER 081109 ORDINANCE ADDRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Woodland located in Barry County and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, Ordains: Section 1: AGENCY DESIGNATED. The Building Official of Barry County is designated as the enforcing agency. Section 2: CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Township of Woodland. Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry County, MI (all jurisdictions) and dated 5/4/09 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel numbers of 26015C; 0100C, 0215C, 0217C,. 0226C, 0227C, 0228C and 0236C and dated 5/4/09 are adopted by reference. Section 4: REPEALS. All ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. Section 5: PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the act. Adopts this 11th day of August, 2009 at a regular meeting of the Woodland Township Board and will become effective 9-4-2009. Signed by Cheryl Allen, Clerk of Woodland Township Attested by David Bursley, Supervisor of Woodland Township A true copy of the Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at Woodland Township, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland, MI 48897. 77537525 �Page 14 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton board to continue preschool program by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education voted to continue to offer a preschool program through the district. “The state is talking about cutting funding for preschool, and we won’t know until October ... what they’re going to do,” explained Andrew Stoneburner, president of the school board. “We decided to continue the program. My understanding is that some schools have cut it.” Stoneburner said that while the district will offer preschool classes for 3- and 4-year-old children, parents will be required to pay for their children to attend the classes because of the potential loss of state funding. However, he added that if the state decides in October to continue to offer funding for preschool programs, the amount spent by parents on the classes will be refunded. In an interview after the meeting, Sharon Jones, secretary to Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea, said that tuition for the classes will be $140 per month. In other business, the board voted to re-hire teacher Shasta Waller, who previously taught at Delton Kellogg Elementary School, for the upcoming school year. As reported in the May 7 edition of the Banner, the board previously voted to lay off Waller at the conclusion of the district’s 2008-09 school year. The board approved a contract between Delton Kellogg High School Principal Stewart Schofield and Good Marks for Schools encompassing the period from July 1 through June 3, 2010. According to the company’s Web site, Good Marks for Schools (GMS) is a company that provides for employees of schools who are eligible for retirement to be treated as contracted employees. “Using this solution, an administrative or management professional can retire through MPSERS (Michigan’s Public School Employees Retirement System) and receive monthly retirement and fringe benefits while the retired employee continues to provide needed services to your school district,” the Web site states. Describing the benefits offered to districts through GMS, the company’s Web site states, “The school district no longer is obligated to contribute to the MPSERS or pay any other fringe benefits of the former employee. The district now pays a fee to GMS which is significantly less than what the district paid in total compensation to the employee prior to retirement. “The district, the retired employee and GMS negotiate to determine the extent of services, the assignment and compensation level for the retired employee,” the Web site states. “Once agreed, the retired employee becomes an employee of GMS and GMS provides all payroll services, including deductions for taxes and FICA.” A contract for the district’s support staff was ratified by the board. Jones explained after the meeting that the district’s support staff includes all of its paraprofessionals, secretaries, media center clerks and bus drivers. Under the contract, which expires June 30, 2010, some of the staff members will be eligible for a 1 percent pay increase during the upcoming school year, depending upon how long they have worked for the school system, she said. Coaching positions for the district’s 200910 school year were assigned by the board, including Heather Magelssen and Aaron Tabor, seventh grade volleyball; Jim Hogaboom and Jodie Skinner, eighth grade volleyball; Mike Mohn, eighth grade football; Carla Culbert, ninth grade volleyball; and Karmin Bourdo, junior varsity volleyball. During the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Paul Blacken detailed an act of goodwill on the part of Hastings Area Schools Band Director Joan BosserdSchroeder and Barry County Lumber. “On every Friday, a different group is going to receive funds from things bought at Barry County Lumber,” he said. “On Friday, Aug. 21, our Delton Kellogg band will be the recipient of those funds. On those Fridays, they will give customers paying by cash or check 5 percent off any in-stock merchandise not already on sale and donate another 5 percent to that day’s recipient. “What’s unique about this is how we hap- pened to be selected,” he elaborated. “When the owners of Barry County Lumber were originally putting this together, they contacted the band director in Hastings to see if she was interested in participating. The Hastings band director thanked them and then told them that she was aware of several students who could not afford to go to band camp this year in Delton. She then suggested that they offer the opportunity to Delton Kellogg instead of them, and, as a result, our band program will be the recipient of that opportunity, so we want to thank the Hastings band director for that referral.” The board approved of a partnership between the district, its science teachers and the Kellogg Biological Station to build a boardwalk and nature trail on the school system’s property. An unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the district’s upcoming school year by alternative education teacher Todd Kroes also was approved by the board. Rutland township board considers expansion of township hall by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Implications of an increase in the number of registered voters residing within Rutland Charter Township anticipated in the 2010 Census was discussed by the township board at its Aug. 12 meeting. Township Supervisor Jim Carr said that because of the 2,860 registered voters living within the township, the area is comprised of a single election precinct. However, once the population of registered voters within the township reaches 2,999, the area will be required to be divided into two election precincts, he said. In an interview after the meeting, Township’s Clerk Robin Hawthorne explained that the difficulty in dividing the township into two election precincts is that such a division requires creation of two polling places, one in each precinct. Hawthorne explained that one solution to the possible dilemma of having to create a second polling place is to enlarge Rutland Charter Township Hall, the area’s current polling place, and create a second polling site in that building. According to a report from Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering available at the meeting, the remodeling necessary for the hall to properly accommodate a second polling place would entail, among other measures, an expansion of more than 780 square feet to the building at an estimated cost of between Ben Geiger announces run for county commissioner Barry County Republican Party Chairman Ben Geiger (R-Woodland) announced Wednesday his candidacy for 5th District county commissioner. The seat is being vacated by Michael Callton (RNashville) who is running for 87th District State Representative. District 5 includes Woodland, Castleton and Maple Grove townships, the village of Woodland and the village of Nashville. Geiger is currently a legislative assistant to State Rep. Brian Calley and was elected chairman of the Barry County Republican Party last year. “My campaign is about continuing positive momentum with new and fresh leadership.” Geiger said in a press release Wednesday. “Honest, open and transparent government can help to make Barry County a place that says ‘no’ to this economic recession.” On Geiger’s candidacy, Rep. Calley said “I know first hand how hard Ben works for the people of my district. He is exactly what Barry County needs in a commissioner.” $100,000 and $125,000. To finance the remodeling, Hawthorne said funds from one of two certificates of deposit belonging to the township and totaling approximately $270,000 would likely have to be used. However, the CDs represent the annual operating budget of the township, an amount auditors recommend that townships have in reserve, she said, adding that if funds from one of the CDs were used, it would be difficult to replenish those funds because of the millage restrictions created by the state constitutional provisions collectively known as the “Headlee Amendment” and recent decreases in state funding. Carr said during the meeting that because the income of the average household within the township is too high, the United States Department of Agriculture rejected a request for a grant to fund the remodeling. “Our median income is too much, according to their records, to qualify for any grants,” he explained. While Carr said that municipal buildings, such as schools and fire stations, can be used as polling places, he added that those responsible for such structures within the township are unwilling to commit to having their buildings used in elections. “It’s got to be something that we can guarantee,” he explained. “It’s not something we can move around from election to election.” Describing what would happen if the township failed to offer the required number of polling places, Hawthorne said after the meeting that such inaction could not only be classified as a misdemeanor, but could also be viewed as being an infraction of federal law. The board voted to postpone any action Hastings ACT scores improve over last year by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Wednesday, when the Michigan Department of Education released the 2009 ACT scores, Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston said he was pleased with his school’s performance. “I think our scores show a positive jump. We had an increase in every academic area, and our composite score increased nearly a full point,” he said. “However, I think we have to be realistic because each year we are testing a different group of students. To see how a particular group of students is doing is to compare data like results of the PLAN test students take in 10th grade and ACT they take when they are juniors, but we are very pleased with this group’s ACT scores.” Last year, 2008, was the first year all high school juniors were required to take the ACT test. In 2008, 230 Hastings High School students took the test, part of the 123,918 students across the state who took the exam. The district’s composite score was 19.4 and the state’s was 19.6. In 2009, 213 Hastings High School students took the ACT, numbering among the 121,982 who took it state-wide. Hastings’ 2009 composite score was 20.0, while the state’s remained at 19.6. In 2008, Hastings average English ACT score was 17.7 and the state’s was 18.7. This year, Hastings’ average English score was 18.6 as was the state’s. In 2008 the average mathematics ACT score for Hastings juniors was 19.8 compared to the state’s average score of 19.5. In 2009, Hastings juniors scored an average of 20.2 in mathematics and juniors statewide scored an average of 19.6. In 2008, Hastings’ average reading score on the Act was 20.2 while the state average was 19.8. In 2009 Hastings students averaged 20.3 while students statewide averaged 19.6. In 2008, Hastings juniors averaged 19.6 in science while the state average was 19.9. In 2009, Hastings juniors averaged 20.5 in science compared to the 20.1 state average. Johnston said it is his school’s goal to see its ACT scores improve as the district changes and improves its curriculum. ACT PROFILE REPORT - High School: SECTION I, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Graduating Class 2009 Total Students in Report: 213 Code 231910 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL HASTINGS, MI Table 1.1. Five Year Trends–Percent of Students Meeting College Readiness Benchmarks Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of Students Tested School State 124 74,307 119 72,751 103 78,135 230 123,918 213 121,982 English School State 73 70 71 70 67 71 53 55 52 54 Percent Meeting Benchmarks Mathematics Reading Science School State School State School State 44 45 59 55 27 32 49 45 59 56 32 32 47 46 54 56 23 33 33 31 46 41 18 23 37 31 41 40 24 24 Meeting All Four School State 23 25 21 25 17 26 14 17 18 18 Percent Meeting Benchmarks Mathematics Reading Science School State School State School State 21.2 21.2 22.0 21.8 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.2 22.4 21.8 21.9 21.7 21.1 21.3 21.6 21.8 21.0 21.7 19.8 19.5 20.2 19.8 19.6 19.9 20.2 19.6 20.3 19.6 20.5 20.1 Composite School State 21.5 21.4 21.8 21.5 21.0 21.5 19.4 19.6 20.0 19.6 Table 1.2. Five Year Trends–Average ACT Scores Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of Students Tested School State 124 74,307 119 72,751 103 78,135 230 123,918 213 121,982 English School State 20.5 20.7 20.4 20.7 19.9 20.7 17.7 18.7 18.6 18.6 Table 1.3. Five Year Trends–Average ACT Scores Nationwide Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Number of Students Tested 1,186,251 1,206,455 1,300,599 1,421,941 1,480,469 English 20.4 20.6 20.7 20.6 20.6 Mathematics 20.7 20.8 21.0 21.0 21.0 Average ACT Scores Reading 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.4 21.4 Science 20.9 20.9 21.0 20.8 20.9 Composite 20.9 21.1 21.2 21.1 21.1 involving remodeling of the hall until its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9. In other business, the board accepted the first readings of resolutions to adjust the terms of members serving on the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission, along with those serving on the Township zoning board of appeals. Carr said that the changes in terms are necessary for compliance with state law, which requires that the terms of members on such township boards be staggered. “What they wanted to ensure was that we wouldn’t have too much of a turnover at one time,” he explained, “so we have continuity from year to year.” Deputy Clerk Kris Slagel, explained after the meeting that, if the resolution regarding members of the planning commission is adopted after a second reading, the terms of the commission’s members will be adjusted in the following manner: the ending date of Andrew Haines’ term would change from Aug. 1, 2010, to July 31, 2010; the ending date of D. Owen Jones’ term would change from July 1, 2011, to Aug. 1, 2011; the ending date of Larry Haywood’s term would change from Aug. 4, 2012, to Aug. 1, 2012; and the ending dates of Beverly Warren’s and Brenda Bellmore’s terms would remain unchanged, expiring Aug. 1, 2012, and Nov. 20, 2012, respectively. Slagel explained that if the resolution regarding members of the board of appeals also is adopted after a second reading, the terms of the board’s members would be adjusted in the following manner: the ending date of Nicole Haight’s term would change from Sept. 1, 2011, to Aug. 1, 2010; the ending date of Barb Lyons’ term would change from Nov. 20, 2011, to Aug. 1, 2011; and the ending dates of Haywood’s, Hawthorne’s, Marlin Walters’ and William Hanshaw’s terms would remain unchanged, expiring Aug. 1, 2012; Nov. 20, 2012; Aug. 1, 2010; and Nov. 20, 2012, respectively. In a decision relating to the board of appeals, the township board approved the appointment of Patricia Hard to the board of appeals for a term ending Aug. 1, 2011. The board also approved the first reading of a resolution to rezone the agriculturally zoned property located at 3794 Tillotson Lake Road for residential use. COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 sioners approved and authorized execution of a contract regarding the Finkbeiner/Crane Road Bridge Project, which includes construction of a bridge across the Thornapple River north of Middleville that would connect Finkbeiner and Crane roads and eventually leading to a connector with US-131. “This is a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the county, the road commission, the Village of Middleville, Thornapple Township and the Middleville Local Development Finance Authority,” said attorney Jim White, developer of the contract. “This contract provides for funding from sources from these five participants.” According to the contract, the estimated cost of the project is just over $11.3 million, with funding in place for all but slightly more than $700,000 of that amount. “There are still gaps in the funding that have to be identified,” White explained. While construction of the project already has begun, White said that bids for the next phase of related construction are scheduled to be accepted beginning next spring. Until that time, necessary funding for the project not already in place can be sought, he added. • A resolution to accept a $121,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for improvements to McKeown Bridge Park was passed by the board of commissioners. The resolution stipulated that the county also must secure $121,000 in funds for the improvements. Warren Wheeler, chair of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board, said that the improvements should be completed by June of 2011 and will cost a total of $336,400. A fundraising committee has been created to obtain the funds not specifically detailed in the resolution that are necessary for completion of the project, he added. “We are pursuing donations at this point from larger donors to try to lessen the burden on the county,” he explained. In an interview after the board of commissioners meeting, Michael Callton, chairman of the board, explained that of the $121,000 that the county must obtain for the project, a portion of that amount will be provided by Thornapple Manor, because of the nature of the improvements and the park’s close proximity to the nursing facility. Callton said that the planned improvements include installation of handicap-accessible docks in addition to walking trails and picnic areas. • The board of commissioners approved an agreement between the Hastings City/Barry County Airport and airport manager, Mark Noteboom, detailing Noteboom’s offer to purchase a maintenance hangar located on the airport’s grounds for $17,000. Michael Brown, county administrator, explained that the airport commission, the governing body responsible for overseeing the airport, decided to sell the hangar because of the costs to maintain it. “The commission decided that the ... maintenance on the building was becoming more costly than the capital that they had ... to invest into it,” he said. According to Brown, the agreement only involves the sale of the hangar, not the land it rests on, which can only be leased. “The property itself cannot be sold,” he explained. “The airport commission, because it has accepted federal grants, cannot sell (the airport’s land) without the federal government and state government’s approval, which is near to impossible (to obtain).” Prior to approval of the agreement, Callton asked for an explanation of the process used by the airport commission in deciding to sell the hangar to Noteboom. “When the airport is selling property to its manager, it’s going to bring up questions,” he said. Brown addressed Callton’s concerns, explaining that Noteboom was insulated from the airport commission’s decision-making process and that the sale of the hangar was advertised in newspaper ads and on the Internet. “The commission went through the process and believes that it was a fair process and an open process,” he said. According to Brown, two offers for the hangar were received by the airport commission, one of the offers having been submitted by Skydive Hastings, a company that previously operated out of the building. The commission’s decision to pursue Noteboom’s offer instead of the alternative was based not on the amount of Noteboom’s bid, but on Noteboom’s plans to utilize the property for aviation purposes and the commission’s belief in his ability to successfully do so, he said. • The board of commissioners approved a modification to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Grant Program that will allow the playgrounds, ball fields and tracks belonging to public school districts within the county to utilize the program, which makes available $25,000 annually for the construction of new parks and recreation areas or the improvement of such spaces already in existence. Previously, funds from the program only were available for municipal property. • A bid from builder Greg Lydy in the amount of $50,301 for an addition to the Barry County Animal Shelter was accepted by the board of commissioners. Based on discussion of the bid by the commissioners, the addition will offer those animals left at the shelter while it is closed a warm place to remain until it opens. • The board also accepted a bid from Cox Masonry Restoration of $19,383 for tuckpointing repairs to the Barry County Courts and Law Building and the building occupied by the county’s Friend of the Court agency. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — Page 15 Middleville Rotary learns about, tries Terra Trikes Pair of Trojans help win AAU state championship Thornapple Kellogg juniors Kylie Buursma (left) and Alyssa Weesie helped their Rage team to the U16 Division 2 Michigan AAU Girls Basketball State Championship in Mount Pleasant in June. The team then went to a recent national Adidas Tournament in Cincinnati and finished sixth. The team is made up of girls from around the area, including Wayland, Byron Center, and Hopkins. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Middleville Rotary Club had a first-hand, and foot, experience of the Terra Trike, a recumbent tricycle, following the Aug. 11 Rotary Club meeting at the MiddleVilla Inn. Wayne Oom and Jeff Yonker gave a short presentation. Oom, one of the Co-owners with Jack Wiswell, started the company in Hastings. He described the process of creating the company, working without salaries for five years with support from their wives. The company is now located in Kentwood, and last year they had a (just barely) $2 million year. The company has about 12 employees. Terra Trikes have been ridden in the National 24-Hour Challenge in Middleville, rides in California, and one person rode on more than 4,700-mile trek from the Oregon coast to Key West, Fla. Oom described buyers of Terra Trikes as those looking for a “stable recumbent.” Many people are surprised that they don’t experi- ence head, neck or wrist pain riding the recumbent. Following the meeting, several Rotary Club members tried the trike. The Rotary Club has begun selling its duck raffle tickets. They will be for sale before the Sept. 12 Heritage Day Parade. The Rotary Club is organizing the parade for Heritage Day. Lineup for the parade will be at Lee Elementary School, starting at 9:30 p.m. The parade will step off at 10:30 p.m. The club would appreciate pre-registration. Anyone interested in being in the parade should call 269-838-0060 to sign up and give the name of the organization and the theme of the entry. The deadline to sign -up is Sept. 9. The club also is working on events for October. The annual spaghetti dinner will be Friday, Oct. 9, which will be the last Thornapple Kellogg High School home football game. The Rotary Club also is planning a bowl-athon for Oct. 24 at the MiddleVilla bowling lanes. President Susan Foster has issued a challenge to area Rotary Clubs for this event. Funds raised will go to fulfilling the Middleville club’s commitment to combating polio. Anyone who would like more information about the Middleville Rotary Club or any of these events may contact Foster at 269-8380060. (At Right) Jeff Yonker (right) gives members of the Middleville Rotary Club instrutions on how to ride a Terra Trike. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Paul Henry Trail home to Heritage Day’s 5K run/walk Fantasy football all about value, and taking kicker last Especially in the fall, I like to look forward to those local athletes and teams that I’m most excited. Which runners will lead the pack, which football teams are looking to the playoffs, and which volleyball teams could make a big postseason push. I’ll get to that next week, when it’s time for the fall sports previews once again. The local teams are on my mind, but everything else takes a back seat when it’s time to get ready for the fantasy football season. I’ve written before about how much fun I have playing fantasy football, and how nice it is to get to know some of the NFLers who aren’t a part of the Detroit Lions. My big draft with buddies from around the area is this weekend at our favorite watering hole. Knowing that there’s a chance that one or two of them could read this and steal some of my thunder come draft time, I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on the upcoming season of fantasy football. I’ve been doing a few mock (practice) drafts on-line at the various websites, and they’re all different. But none of them different enough to make them like a live draft full of masters and morons. In one of the draft rooms, I asked if everyone could please take a quarterback in the first two rounds of the draft. The answer was an “lol” (laugh out loud). Last year in my draft there were eight quarterbacks selected in the first two rounds. You might worry about nabbing one of the top quarterbacks if you were building an actual football team, but in fantasy I say you’ve got to wait. The two QB’s I drafted last year were Matt Hasselbeck from the Seattle Seahawks and Jason Campbell of the Washington Redskins. Campbell didn’t light the world on fire, and Hasselbeck hardly played. The team that drafted Peyton Manning didn’t go on to the title, or the team that took Tony Romo, or the team that had Drew Brees and Kurt Warner. Nope, it was the team that had Hasselbeck and Campbell, and closed out the year with an outstanding fantasy performance from the Kansas City Chiefs’’ Tyler Thigpen. I’ll go with Hasselbeck and Campbell again this year if I have to. Too bad Thigpen won’t be back. It was nice having a QB who could throw for, run for, and even catch a TD pass now and then. Hasselbeck is one of the most underrated guys out there. His WR are healthy this year, including newcomer T.J. Houshmandzadeh who came over from the Bengals. Hasselbeck threw for more than 20 TD passes in four of the five seasons before last year, when he only played in a couple of games. In 2007, he threw for nearly 4,000 yards and had 28 TD passes. That’s value if he’s a guy you can get later in the draft after 12 for 15 other QB’s have been taken. And that’s what fantasy football is all about, finding value in the draft. Carson Palmer from Cincinnati could be a good value this year, if he stays healthy, and I’ve got my eye on the Bills’ Trent Edwards who could put up solid numbers with a wide receiving group that includes Terrell Owens and Lee Evans and with an offense that will be running no-huddle much (if not all) of the time. While everyone else was nabbing quarterbacks, I scooped up running backs and wide receivers. Sure my top pick, Rams running back Stephen Jackson was hurt and missed some of the season, but since I wasn’t burning picks on QB’s early I had guys like the Jets’ Thomas Jones and the Bears’ Matt Forte on my roster. They ended up being two of the top five or six fantasy backs of the season. You’re not going to be able to sneak in late and grab Forte or Jones this year, but there will be new guys back there. Lots of the running backs I see slipping are guys that have some wear on the tires, but the fact remains that they’re “the guy”. While someone else might jump at a rookie like Knowshon Moreno from Denver or a back-up like San Diego’s Darren Sproles, I’ll be happy with a guy like Willie Parker from Pittsburgh, Cedric Benson from the Bengals, or even Jamal Lewis from Cleveland. They’re basically the unquestioned starters for their team, while Moreno is in the always muddled Denver back field, and a guy like Sproles can only really shine if the starter in front of him gets hurt. Even hurt last year, Sproles’ teammate LaDainian Tomlinson had a good fantasy season, but for some reason his stock seems to have dropped. Wide receivers are tougher to judge, because someone else has to get them the ball. Guys that I see who are being undervalued the most are ones who have had their troubles, but have also had great years in their past. Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals and Braylon Edwards from the Browns. Sure last year was pretty ugly for both of them, Edwards led the league in drops, but I would certainly rather have either one of those guys that receivers like Minnesota’s Bernard Berrian or San Diego’s Vincent Jackson who are being drafted in the same area. I’m not going to talk much about Defense/Special Teams units or kickers, other than to say make sure your bench has some solid running backs and wide receivers before you got chasing a D/ST and if you draft a kicker before the final round of the draft you don’t deserve to win. There is one more position in most standard fantasy football leagues, the tight end position. Haven’t made up my mind up on how to approach that one yet this year. There are the clear leaders at the position like Antonio Gates from San Diego, Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez, Dallas’ Jason Witten, and Indianapolis’ Dallas Clark. It’d be great to have one of those guys on a team, but for where you have to draft them I’d probably rather have a strong back up running back and take my chances with a TE later. After them I don’t feel much different about a guy like Greg Olsen from the Chicago Bears who’s been one of the top seven or eight tight ends taken and a guy like Minnesota’s Visanthe Shiancoe or Philadelphia’s Brent Celek who are closer to 15 or 16 on the list. I’ll probably end up going with one of the later guys. If you’re not into fantasy enjoy the upcoming actual football season. If you are good luck at your draft, and I’ll see you in the championship game. The challenging Heritage Day 5K run/walk will be run mostly on the scenic Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Saturday, Sept. 12. The race is set to begin at 8 a.m. The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to join this event. This United States Track and Field-certified event includes challenging hills and ends on a flat, paved section of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail at Stagecoach Park in Middleville. The Bradford White Corporation has provided the funds which make the electronic timing possible. Awards will be given for the top female and male racers and to the top person in each category. Registration is $20 if mailed or dropped off by Friday, Aug. 28. The cost is also $20 up to 48 hours before the event. There is a family discount of $10 for children 16 and under when included with an adult registration. The day-of-event registration cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Day-of- event registrations will be taken at the gazebo in Stagecoach Park from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. TYDEN PARK COST… • A shuttle bus will take participants to the starting line. The finish line will be near the gazebo. Parking is available at Stagecoach Park in the parking lot located behind the Village of Middleville offices. For more information call the TAPRC at 269-795-8853 or go to the Web site www.greatlakeschampionchip.com. Applications for this annual Heritage Day event are available at the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township Hall or online. SATURDAY AUG. 29TH $ 25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, August 21st. CHECK IN… 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2009 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF… 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages 12-14) Team Name ____________________ Boys & Girls (Ages 15-17) Men & Women (Ages 18-25) Men & Women (Ages 26 & up) Age brackets subject to change based on participation Team Captain____________________________________ Age _______ Send Entries to… Phone # __________________________ Team Members 77537258 by Brett Bremer Age Age ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK • Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Questions ??… Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY AUG. 23RD �Page 16 — Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Vikings fall in first of four on the road to start fall The Vikings’ Stephen Nisbet leaves his feet to hit a forehand return in the fourth singles match against Ionia’s Luke Ruthruff Wednesday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings are still a team without a home. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ tennis team opened its season without a set of home courts to play matches on, Wednesday morning, falling 7-1 in a dual at Ionia High School. The match was originally slated to be played on the eight new courts at the Lakewood High School. “They’ve got it tarred,” said Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis coach Dean Wieber. “They were supposed to put the actual layering on top, the surface I should say, but with all the rain they didn’t. It’s supposed to be done next week.” “I’m getting tired of having to wait, being able to play full singles and doubles in practice would be nice, but there’s nothing I can do about it.” For now, the Vikings continue to use the three old courts that were left at the high school for their practices. Lakewood returns just a few players at the top of its tennis line-up this fall, including first singles player Cameron Rowland and the first doubles team of Alex Hunter and Eric Enz. “I’m pumped to play at home,” said Enz. “We were ready three months ago,” said Hunter. Hunter and Enz are the only doubles team that returns in tact from a year ago for the Vikings. “We want to go undefeated at home,” said Hunter. “There are some tough matches,” said Enz, “like LCC and Williamston.” We can pull it off though. We know how they play,” added Hunter. Hunter and Enz took the lone victory for the Vikings on Wednesday morning, topping the Ionia team of Justin VanSyckle and Jeremy Marsh 6-4, 7-6(4). Being that they played together a season ago, Hunter and Enz knew the kind of things they needed to work on coming into this season. Patience is the number one thing, and they’re still working on that. They also wanted to improve their overheads, drop shots, and serves. “They volleys were better,” said Enz. “Our lobs were good,” said Hunter. “We did pretty good with our overheads,” added Enz. The Vikings won one three-setter and lost a second, as Stephen Nisbet fell to Luke Ruthruff at fourth singles 6-3, 4-6, 63. Ionia swept the singles matches, with Steve Manciu topping Rowland 6-3, 6-0 at first singles, Bob Miller besting Riley Nisbet 6-1, 6-2 at second singles, and Matt Franks defeating Adam Barker at third singles 6-1, 6-4. “He has worked so hard this summer,” Wieber said of Rowland. “He’s put in seven hour days all summer. Hopefully, it’ll show up in a match soon. He’ll put it all together.” The Viking duo of Anthony Haskin and Matt Flessner lost a tough 6-4, 7-5 match against Luke Burgun and Brent Ketchum at second doubles. At third singles, the Bulldog team of Joe Voet and David Tjalsma topped Alex Schuiling and Seth Spitzley 6-1, 6-2. At fourth doubles, Ionia’s Matt Schanski and CJ Maynard won 6-0, 61 over Lakewood’s Dan Pelfrey and Brian Foltz. Lakewood’s next few matches will all be on the road, at Lansing Waverly this Friday, at Sexton next Tuesday, and then at Everett next week Thursday. The Vikings are hoping to be able to host their Lakewood Invitational on their new courts Saturday, Aug. 29. If they’re not ready by then, the tournament will be moved to Ionia High School. Lakewood’s Eric Enz tries to duck out of the way as teammate Alex Hunter hits a low volley during the second set of their victory at Ionia on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Still time to sign up for Summerfest sports Hastings Summerfest has added to its sporting line-up again this summer. The addition this year is Sand Pit Wrestling, which will be held on the sand volleyball court at Tyden Park Saturday, Aug. 29. The wrestling is open to male and female contestants in five age groups, and wrestling experience is helpful but not necessary. The five age groups are for youth (in sixth grade and under), junior (seventh, eighth, and ninth graders), senior (tenth, 11th, and 12th graders), the open division (for those out of high school but under 35years-old), and the Old Timers division (for those 35 and older). There will be 4 block weight classes for each division, light weight, middle weight, heavy weight, and super heavy. The cost is $15 per wrestler. Weigh-in and registration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A rules meeting will be held at 10:20 a.m., and wrestling starts at 10:30. Contact Mike Goggins for more information at (269) 945-5290. This year’s events include a slow-pitch softball tournament and a 3v3 soccer tournament at Fish Hatchery Park, a tennis tournament at the Hastings High School, weight lifting in downtown Hastings, a 4-on-4 coed sand volleyball tournament and 5-on-5 roller hockey tournament at the First Baptist Church, the Jim Jensen Memorial 3on-3 basketball tournament at Tyden Park, as well as the annual 10K-5K run/walk, and the Fun Run. The 10K-5K run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Hastings Middle School at the corner of Broadway and Grand. Early registration is open until Aug. 21 and the cost is $20. Registration after that date is $25. Registration can be done online at www.classicrace.com. The Barry County Substance Abuse Services Fun Run is slated to start at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Hastings Middle School Scramble to benefit LHS golf set for Wednesday, Aug. 26 The Lakewood High School golf program will hold its sixth annual Viking Scramble on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. The event is a four-person, 18-hole scramble, with begins with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $200 per team. For $250 a group can get a team into the event and also a sponsor sign. Carts will be provided, along with lunch, and prizes. All proceeds from the event go to benefit the Lakewood girls’ and boys’ golf programs. An entry form consisting of the team captain’s name, phone number, and address and the other three players’ names can be sent along with a check payable to the Lakewood Public School to Lakewood varsity golf coach Carl Kutch at 5650 Messer Rd; Freeport, MI; 49325. Contact Kutch for more information at (269) 945-2567. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 10:00 am 10:00 am 12 noon 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Boys JV Fresh. Varsity JV Varsity Football Football Football Soccer Soccer WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Football Scrimmage Football Scrimmage Football Scrimmage Scrimmage @ Lakewood Scrimmage @ Lakewood H H H A A 8:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 3:45 pm Girls Girls Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity JV Varsity JV Volleyball Golf Tennis Swimming Golf A 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Girls Fresh. Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Volleyball Cross-Co. Cross-Co. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 8:30 am Girls Fresh. Volleyball St. Philip Fr. Invite SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 TBA Girls JV 10:00 am Boys Varsity 10:00 am Boys JV Volleyball Soccer Soccer Delton Invite Hastings Invite Hastings JV Invite Practice @ G.R. Creston Forest Hills Eastern High School Comstock Park Fr. Inv. Lakewood Invite Lakewood Invite A H H A Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 8:00 am Girls Varsity Golf 10:00 am Fall Sports Picture Day 10:00 am Girls JV Golf Jenison Inv.@ The Meadows A Hastings Invite H Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 8:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Girls Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity Fresh. JV Volleyball Tennis Volleyball Volleyball 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 GR Northview Inv. Hastings Varsity Invite Byron Center Byron Center A H H H HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77537612 MONDAY, AUGUST 24 The annual weightlifting competition during Hastings Summerfest will be held once again near Hastings City Bank downtown Saturday, Aug. 29. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and weightlifting starts at 10:30. The hockey tournament will be broken down into three divisions, a competition for first through third graders, one for fourth through sixth graders, and one for seventh through ninth graders. The cost to participate in the hockey tournament is $30 per team. Entries and money are due by Aug. 21. Check-in for registered teams in the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at Tyden Park, with games slated to begin at 9:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $25 per team, of up to four participants. Registrations Golf and tennis teams start off the high school season H A A A Times and dates subject to change. Marshall JV Invite A Hamilton Invite A Hastings Invite Johnson Field and Pierce Field H parking lot off of Church St. For the softball tournament there is a 12team limit, and teams will be included on a first-come first-served basis. The cost is $150 per team. To register, contact Aaron Snyder by phone at (269) 838-8986. The Weight Lifting begins with a weighin at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 29, and competition begins at 10:30 a.m. near Hastings City Bank downtown Hastings. There will be five weight classes in both bench press and deadlift events. The event is free, contact Ben Bowman at 838-0979 for more information. The 3V3 soccer competition will be broken up into nine separate age divisions, U8, U10, U12, and U14 groups for boys and girls as well as a high school girls’ division. There is a five player roster maximum, and age groups will be determined by the oldest player on the team. The cost to compete is $60 per team if registered by Aug. 19. Registration forms and rules are available online at www.hastingsfc.com. A tennis tournament will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, with divisions for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Play on Saturday and Sunday begins at 11 a.m. There will be six singles divisions a men’s and women’s division for 12 to 18-yearolds, one for 18 to 35-year-olds, and one for those 35-and-up. There are men’s and women’s doubles divisions, and the mixed doubles competition is an open age division. Each participant is limited to two events. The cost is $15 for one event, or $25 for two. Contact Lissie Letot at 945-4503 or Patti LaJoye at 945-9766 to sign-up or for more information. Applications must be postmarked to Lissie Letot, at 4195 Barber Rd.; Hastings, MI; 49058 by Aug. 21. Registration forms for the tennis tournament are available at www.barrychamber.com. Roller Hockey and Sand Volleyball events begin at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church on Aug. 29. The cost to participate in the volleyball tournament is $5 per person. Contact Jody Swift for more information on the sand volleyball tournament at 945-4855. Contact Amy Olsen for more information on roller hockey at 945-2884. The first high school athletic events of the fall season got underway on Wednesday, and will continue through the week and then for the rest of the school year. Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team was at the Gull Lake Invitational Wednesday. The next Saxon contest is on Saturday, as the Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team heads to the Hamilton Invitational. The defending Kalamazoo Valley Association champions, Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ volleyball team, opens the season for the Panthers on Friday at the Gull Lake Invitational. Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood’s varsity boys’ tennis teams played their first events on Wednesday, and will be back in action later this week. The Trojans head to Kelloggsville Thursday, and the Vikings visit Lansing Waverly on Friday morning. Maple Valley fans have to wait until Monday for the first varsity contests of the season. The varsity boys’ soccer team heads to Lakewood, then will be in action again Tuesday at home against Saranac. must be received by the chamber of commerce by Aug. 21. There will be four age divisions for ages 12-14, 15-17, 18-25, and 26-and-up. YMCA Co-ed Softball YMCA Co-ed League Softball Standings Misfits (4) 3-1 Outlaws (7) 2-1 Ross Resort/Landman Sales (5) 2-1 Shelly’s Country Daycare (2) 2-1 Gun River Inn (3) 2-2 Max Rappaport (6) 1-2 Circle Inn Restaurant (1) 0-4 Upcoming Games Aug. 20 (team listed first is home team) 6:00 - 5 v 2 Orangeville 7:30 - 3 v 7 Orangeville 6:00 - 6 v 4 Fish Hatchery Bye - 1 Aug. 27 6:00 - 7 v 1 Orangeville 7:30 - 5 v 4 Orangeville 6:00 - 6 v 2 Fish Hatchery Bye - 3 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-08-27.pdf fdc86d9047c04b9f2c71a4a6f79e55c1 PDF Text Text Mammoth tooth found by area grad Hastings Summerfest kicks off Fall sports previews inside See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Stories starting on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 35 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, August 27, 2009 NEWS County board votes to raise clerk’s office fees BRIEFS Thornapple Manor open house planned today Thornapple Manor will welcome guests from the community to the facility’s grand opening celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, southeast of Hastings. The open house will include snacks and refreshments and an opportunity for visitors to view the recently completed $19 million renovation and expansion project funded by a millage approved by Barry County voters in August 2005. The improvements include a separate rehabilitation wing for both in- and outpatient rehab and 96 private rooms, 42 semi-private rooms with “neighborhood” dining and living rooms, offering more privacy when family members visit their loved ones at the manor. MDOT working on South Hanover Single-lane closures are being enforced on southbound M-37 (Hanover Street) through Friday, Aug. 28, for road repairs between Marshall and Bond streets in Hastings. Single-lane closures will be enforced on northbound in the same area through Thursday, Aug. 27. This is a daytime closure only and both northbound lanes will re-open daily at 4 p.m., reported an Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman. For up-to-date information on MDOT road projects, log on to www.michigan.gov/drive. Church hosting blood drive Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church, at 912 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, will host a blood drive Monday Aug. 31 from noon to 5:45 p.m. Donors must show identification, be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health. “The summer is fast coming to a close, and as we squeak in those last vacations days, it is important to try to make time to donate blood,” said Susan Clements, donor recruitment representative with the Great Lakes Blood Services Region. All presenting donors may enter to win a $500 Meijer gift card. For more information, call Clements at 800-968-4283, ext. 434. Leadership night planned at Gilmore Leadership Barry County will hold an evening of fun for alumni of the program on Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, just east of M-43 Richards will give a short presentation of the “Past, Present and Future of Leadership Barry County.” The museum will provide an optional exhibit tour. A complimentary barbecue dinner will immediately follow the tour. “This event is for LBC alumni and their families to enjoy a Friday night together and socialize with fellow LBC graduates,” add Richards. RSVP on or before Sept. 9 by calling 269-945-9526. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to adjust certain fees for services performed by the county clerk’s office. The board voted to increase the cost of single copies of marriage licenses and birth and death certificates from $10 to $15, while also voting to increase the cost of more than one copy of those documents purchased concur- rently from $3 to $10. In other business, the board approved a resolution regarding funding for a proposed sewer system that would service properties in Hastings and Carlton charter townships located on and around Leach and Middle lakes. The proposed system, which would be owned by Carlton Township and serviced by the City of Hastings, recently was allotted stimulus funds and approved for financing at a rate of 2.5 percent over the course of 20 Humane Society gets okay to proceed with dog park by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings City Council approved a motion to allow city staff to work with the Barry County Humane Society on plans to develop an offleash dog park in the city park behind the industrial incubator on East State Street. Prior to the vote, City of Hastings intern Kelly Cavanaugh gave a presentation about the proposed dog park, and Gail Horsefield, president of the Barry County Humane Society presented her organization’s letter of request. In the letter, Horsefield said that the Humane Society has established a dog-park sub-committee which will take responsibility for the following: procuring funding for the erection and maintenance of a fence approved by the City of Hastings, erection and maintenance of a signs listing rules and guidelines for park use, leak-proof trash receptacles, and maintenance of the grass for up to five years (after five years the city will be asked to incorporate the maintenance of the dog park into the existing park budget). The Humane Society also will provide volunteer support for maintenance and monitoring, provide community awareness of the proper use of a dog park and provide funding for additions to the park such as benches and landscaping. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that the vote was not a formal approval of the dog park, only approval to proceed toward that end. City Council Member Don Bowers noted that council had previously voted not to spend any money on the development of an off-leash dog park. Horsefield said she understood the city’s stance, which was why the Humane Society was volunteering to pay for the installation and maintenance of the park for five years. “We understand about the funding and that is why we’ll look at this again in five years and see if the city is willing to fund it,” she said. Bowers asked how the Humane Society planned to police the park and enforce the rules that all dogs at the park should be licensed and be up to date on all shots. Horsefield said the park would be run on an honor system, adding “Like other parks, you enter them at your own risk.” Council Member Frank Campbell said he already had received phone calls from a couple of people who support the creation of a dog park and believe that the facility would bring commerce to area businesses. “I’ve had people call and tell me that when they go to the dog park in Lowell they stay in town and spend 50 to 70 bucks,” said Campbell. The motion to proceed with plans to establish the off-leash dog park was approved 8-1, with Bowers casting the dissenting vote. In other business the council: • Conducted a second reading of and briefly discussed a proposed ordinance that would prohibit amending city zoning regu- DOG PARK, continued on page 13 years through the State Revolving Fund’s (SRF’s) loan program, which provides lowinterest loans for environmentally beneficial projects. While the exact cost of the system cannot be known until bids for its construction are submitted, a previous estimate placed its cost at approximately $5.2 million. Jim White, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones who created the resolution, explained that the adoption of the resolution, among other things, appoints Barry County Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger as the county’s representative in all matters relating to those aspects of the proposed system involving the SRF. According to White, before the proposed system can be financed through the SRF, Yarger must first file paperwork with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality detailing the county’s ability and willingness to support the system through the issuing of bonds. “As part of the State Revolving Fund’s loan program, municipal bonds have to be issued to evidence the loan,” he said. In an interview after the meeting, County Administrator Michael Brown elaborated on White’s explanation, saying that issuing of bonds by the county will provide a source of repayment for funds issued by the state through the SRF loan program that is not contingent upon the completion of the proposed system. “The State of Michigan, in loaning their money, wants to know that, if something goes wrong, there’s an ability to repay that loan,” he said. The board also approved two agreements, one between the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) and the county’s prosecutor’s office and another between MDHS and the county’s friend of the court agency; both agreements pertain to Title IV, Part D (Title IV-D) of the Social Security Act, which allows for states to receive federal funds for the use of offsetting those costs involved in establishing paternity and enforcing orders for child support. As detailed in the agreements, the prosecutor’s office and friend of the court agency are to be allotted funds through Title IV-D in the amounts of $39,600 and $577,291, respectively, from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2010. A resolution dictating that employees and department heads of the county contribute 1.2 percent of their wages toward the cost of a retirement benefits package available to them also was approved by the board. As reported in the July 16 edition of the Banner, the retirement benefits previously offered to employees and department heads of the county did not require such workers to contribute any of their wages toward the cost of those benefits. The board also approved a grant application that, if approved the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention program, which is funded by the state and provides money for police to patrol county and local roads not located within cities and villages, is expected to guarantee $78,000 in funds to the county’s sheriff’s department from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2010. Several presenters appeared before the board, including Ginger Hentz, director of the county’s Michigan State University (MSU) Extension office, and Bonnie Lehman, the office’s parenting coordinator, both of whom spoke about the office’s Building Strong Families program. Lehman, who works within the program, explained that it allows for parenting skills to be taught not only to expectant mothers, but also to mothers with newborns or children up to 5 years in age. “MSU Extension is about education,” she said. “And that’s what I do. I go in as an educator into the home.” Providing what some might consider to be evidence of the need for such a program within the county, Lehman explained that, out of 83 counties in the state, Barry County ranks 54 in confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect on a scale wherein lower rankings represent less confirmed cases than higher rankings. Other presenters appearing before the board included Rep. Brian Calley and Nancy Bradley, president of the Hastings Exchange Club, both of whom recognized Middleville resident Celia Salmon for winning the Show of Champions at this year’s Barry County Fair. For the accomplishment, Calley presented Salmon with a certificate of recognition signed by himself, Sen. Patricia Birkholz and Gov. Jennifer Granholm, while Bradley presented her with the Exchange Club’s Dwight Newton scholarship for $600. Two celebratory resolutions also were approved by the board, including one commemorating the Village of Middleville’s 175th anniversary this year and another honoring area resident John Loftus for selflessness and devotion to the community. Cpl. Nick Roush honored for his sacrifice by Patricia Johns Staff Writer How does a community both mourn the death and celebrate the life of a 22-year-old man who made the ultimate sacrifice? Hundreds of people lined M-37 Highway Friday afternoon, Aug. 21, as a hearse bearing the body of Middleville native Army Cpl. Nicholas Ryan Roush passed by. Roush, the son of Robert and Donna Roush, was killed in an explosion Aug. 16 in Afghanistan. Cars filled with family members, and the First Baptist Church bus carrying members of his church family, traveled from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to the church, following a brief service. More than 1,000 family, friends and supporters attended visitations that lasted more than eight hours on Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the sanctuary at the church overflowed with mourners. Additional guests were seated in the gymnasium, watching the service on television. More than 1,100 attended the funeral, which lasted almost 2 1/2 hours and included special music and memories of the 2005 Thornapple Kellogg graduate. Pastor Frank Snyder and others spoke about Roush. During the service, Snyder shared some of Nicky’s own thoughts as a son and a brother. Rebecca and David Snyder presented a special song “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Come Home.” Additional music throughout the service included “Amazing Grace,” and “I am a Soldier” played as the family left the service. Some area residents who were unable to attend the ceremony watched it on the Internet. Thornapple Kellogg Schools provided buses to move people from auxiliary parking areas to the church and from the church to the cemetery. The school also provided chairs for the overflow crowd in the gymnasium. Beginning around 11 a.m. Main Street in Middleville saw families come and stand, quietly waiting for the procession to move from the church to the cemetery. Many others waited at the cemetery for that service. Following the ceremony, Cp. Roush was given full military honors at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. The procession included the Patriot Guard on motorcycles, police cars and emergency services vehicles. Veterans groups from Middleville, Caledonia and other areas stood at attention as the casket was removed from the hearse. Sam Wanner from Grand Rapids provided bagpipe music as the body was removed from its hearse. He said “Piping honors the person who has died and supports the family as well.” Roush was honored with a gun salute and a flyover by three helicopters. “Taps” was played during the ceremony by Sgt. Gregory Hoagland from the 126th Army Band in Wyoming. At the graveside, Roush’s grandfather Pastor Robert Roush told those listening to “comfort one another.” Earlier, he had given the eulogy during the service at the church. Steve Lauer of the Lauer Funeral Home in Hastings praised the members of the Patriot Guard who provided honor guards at the entrance to the church and helped protect the family from possible protesters. Gov. Jennifer Granholm ordered all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on the day of the funeral, Aug. 25. See more photos on page 3 The hearse carrying Cpl. Nick Roush travels under the flag. (Photo by Patricia Johns) �Page 2 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Mammoth tooth found at golf course by area grad Two cars collide at Broadway, Apple Hastings Police and Mercy Ambulance personnel respond to a two-car personalinjury accident Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the intersection of North Broadway and Apple Street in Hastings. The 10:15 a.m. crash occurred after a vehicle heading north on Broadway, driven by Robert Nielsen, 75, from Naperville, Ill., failed to stop for a red light, striking a westbound vehicle driven by Linda Taylor, 60, of Hastings. Both drivers were transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries. Volunteers sought for Thornapple River clean-up Individuals can help the Thornapple River Watershed Council clean the Thornapple River in Barry, Eaton, and Kent counties on Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 8 a.m. “We encourage church, community and service groups as well as individuals to participate,” said Joanne Barnard, a member of the watershed council. Canoes and kayaks will be provided for those who need them, and land lovers can help clean river banks. Teams will be meeting at four locations: Nashville, Tyden Park in Hastings, Middleville and Ruehs Park in Alaska. Onriver teams will be assigned to one of eight sections of the river. Each section should take about two hours to float and clean. Experienced canoeists who are knowledgeable about the Thornapple River are needed to act as section/safety leaders. Bank clean-ups are also scheduled for Nashville, Hastings and Middleville. The river clean-up should be completed by noon, followed by lunch at Nashville, Tyden Park or Ruehs Park. To volunteer, register by visiting the Web site at www.thornappleriver.org, e-mail TRWC@thornappleriver.org or call 269-9488056 ext. 117 before Sept. 11 to assure watercraft and T-shirts will be available. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Patrick Walker, a 2009 Lakewood graduate from Clarksville, was just doing his job, trimming weeds near a creek at Morrison Lake Country Club in Saranac last Tuesday, Aug. 18, when he spotted something that would make him a local celebrity and put his name not only in local papers and TV news but state news and even national news — he found an 11,000-year-old tooth of a mammoth. The recent rains had washed dirt away and exposed the 10-pound tooth. Walker excitedly took the tooth to the pro shop and told owner Dixie Riley what he had found. He had wrapped it in a towel to dry it off, but she had no idea what was under the towel. She said she was too busy at that moment to really understand what he had found. She only heard the “woolly” part of woolly mammoth and told him, “I don’t want anything woolly near the clubhouse kitchen. When business was slower, Riley asked Walker to once again tell her what he had found, and he explained that he believed it to be a mammoth’s tooth. He spoke with some authority, having learned about basic archeology and prehistoric animals from Lakewood science teacher Doug Schmuck. “He told us to always keep our eyes open and be curious,” repeated Walker. Schmuck later confirmed that he always tells his students to be on the look-out for the unusual, and students are always bringing their finds to class. Riley knew of a Portland couple who had been digging out a pond and found a mastodon skeleton, so she got in touch with them. They gave her the number of University of Michigan’s Museum of Paleontology and Dr. Scott Beld, a research assistant. Beld came to Morrison Lake and confirmed that it was a mammoth tooth. Riley said when he walked in, there was no doubt he was a paleontologist and not a golfer. The canvas explorer’s hat and pocket full of pens gave him away. Walker showed Beld where he had found the tooth, and Beld spotted a vertebra and parts of a tusk in the same area. “It's really in pretty good shape,” said Beld, Dixie, picturing Fred using his feet. adding that this particular mammoth was Both Charlie and Dixie agreed they have about the size of an elephant, probably a had more than had their allotted 15 minutes of female or adolescent and more properly fame and are ready to get back to a more norcalled a Columbian mammoth rather than a mal golfing life. woolly mammoth. According to Beld, As Walker left the club house after the mastodon findings are more common than interview Tuesday, Charlie called, “And don’t mammoth in Michigan. Mastodons have been bring back anything goofy.” described as the ice age cousins to mammoths. Their remains are found a couple of times each summer. The last mammoth finding was about four years ago. Beld said the department director, Dr. Dan Fisher, is in Siberia on a prehistoric dig and when he returns, they’ll evaluate possible further excavation. Beld teased that Fox had to go all the way to Siberia and Beld only went as far as Saranac. The exact location of Walker’s find has not been disclosed, and Ionia County Sheriff deputies are keeping a close eye on the golf course at night to deter trophy hunters. Walker said his parents Marty and Chris Walker were “absolutely thrilled” at their son’s discovery. “It is the coolest ever,” Chris reportedly commented. Patrick said his twin sister Valerie agreed it was “cool.” Club owner Charlie Riley spoke highly of Walker’s work as groundskeeper and amateur paleontologist. He complimented Schmuck and Lakewood for their part in Walker’s interest in the outdoors. “I would have tossed that tooth on the rock pile,” he said. Dixie and Charlie now have to decide how or if to use the mammoth tooth in their business. They certainly don’t want big excavation equipment digging up the golf course, and there are no prehistoric theme park plans. Some visitors to the course have sugPatrick Walker holds the woolly mammoth gested a logo on golf balls or some mammoth picture of a T-shirt. Someone tooth he discovered while working at the suggested a Fred Flintstone-style golf Morrison Lake Country Club north of Clarksville. cart. “It would save on the brakes,” joked Village-owned house in Middleville to be demolished by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the actions taken at the Aug. 11 meeting of the Middleville Village Council will change the look of the village. The large white clapboard home at the corner of Main Street and M-37 will be demolished shortly. The council, minus Dorothy Corson, approved awarding the demolition bid of $5,950 to Pitsch Demolition. The village will remove certain features of the home, including windows, wood trim and fixtures, for a possible future auction before demolition occurs. President Lon Myers noted the village has tried to find someone to remove the home from the site for the past two years but was unable to, and now, with the slower economy, the decision has been made to clear the site. This large home at the stoplight on M-37 in Middleville is set to be razed by the village. Members of the council also approved the tree clearing scheduled for the 20 acres formerly known as the Rock property. The contract is with Cherry Creek LLC and will be supervised by the village’s consultant. The timber contract will allow the village to establish trails in the woodlot and provide better growing conditions. This process has been under review for more than two years. The 20 acres are located at the end of Town Center Drive. Branches will be chipped to develop walking paths. Several village officials and staff members including Assistant Director of Public Works Duane Weeks will be touring the plot before the trees are removed. The village praised Thornapple Township Emergency Services for its plan to honor former Fire Chief Bob Kenyon on Heritage Day, Sept. 12. Barry County Commissioner Mike Bremer discussed activities at the county level in July and invited everyone to enjoy the circus at Charlton Park on Sept. 9. Bremer represents Thornapple and Irving townships on the county board. The council will begin its Aug. 25 meeting at 5:30 p.m. in joint session with the village planning commission to review changes to zoning ordinances. During the regular session of the meeting beginning at 7 p.m., council plans to award the trash collection contract and approve the contract with United Wastewater for operation and maintenance of the village’s wastewater treatment plant. TK Board approves one-year contracts by Patricia Johns Staff Writer At a special meeting Aug. 24, members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education approved a 1.9 percent salary increase for the 160 members of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association and the 125 members of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel Association. Board members Cindy Ordway and Kim Selleck were unable to attend the meeting. Superintendent Gary Rider explained that this year’s contract has one less day. “Teachers still have to turn in the records, but they do not have to be at school for one records day.” He told the board that “negotiations were not contentious,” adding that everyone was very thorough during the negotiations. The contract no longer has half steps, and language has been clarified. The contract also meets state requirements, he said. Rider told the board that the district had to respond to changes in state law. The members of the TKESPA also will receive a 1.9 percent increase for the year. Base salaries vary for the different positions in the TKESPA, but all received the 1.9 percent increase. One change made in this contract is that bus drivers are now paid by the hour, not by the route. Rider also told the board that union representatives told him that the “votes gave overwhelming support” to the contract. In other business, the board named Marilyn Whitney to a split kindergarten/young fives position at McFall Elementary. This was necessary due to other staff changes at McFall. Rider told the board that the school was assisting the Middleville First Baptist Church with preparations for the funeral of Nick Roush that was to be held Aug. 25. The school loaned 400 chairs to be set up in the church’s gymnasium for the more than 1,000 mourners expected. The district also agreed to supply buses to transport mourners from parking at the middle school and Middle-Villa to the church and to the cemetery following the funeral. Rider told the board that schools are ready to open Sept. 8. Following the meeting, Rider and board members toured the high school to see how the construction is progressing. The next Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting will be Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in Room 1616 at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Groundbreaking set in Middleville for skate park by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents, especially those who ride skateboards, are happy that a skate board park in the village of Middleville finally is being constructed. A ground-breaking ceremony for a new cement pad that will form the skate board park took place Aug. 20 at Calvin Hill Park. Middleville skate boarders have wanted for some time a safe place to play rather than the sidewalks and streets. The Village of Middleville received a grant from the Barry County Parks and Recreation department to pour a 30-by- 100-foot concrete pad surrounded by fencing at the park. The concrete will be poured by Aug. 31 and have to cure for 30 days. A chain link fence will be installed around the pad. No one will be allowed on the pad until the cement cures. Area skate boarders have formed a club, called “Control,” and are earning money for equipment to go on the pad. The skate boarders will be soliciting funds from businesses and community organizations for the park. Donations can be sent to Control, PO Box 15, Middleville 49333. On Sept. 12, the group will be selling Tshirts at a booth during Heritage Day. According to Jean Lamoreaux, village clerk, the skateboard park is part of the village’s ongoing effort to be able to offer outdoor activities for all ages. Already the village offers playground equipment, a disc golf course and the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Among the many attending last year’s Grandmothers’ Tea were (from left) Pat Kelley, Alice Hardin and Kay Burghdoff. Professional artist to offer watercolor classes for all levels at COA; other activities planned People who always wished they could learn to paint and those who already have painting skills are being encouraged to try watercolor classes at the Barry County Commission on Aging’s headquarters in Hastings. Those classes and a variety of other activities, ranging from a car show to a mystery trip, are being offered soon through the COA. Activities include: • Watercolor classes by professional artist Grace McKinnon will begin Monday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. for six weeks on Monday afternoons. This class is for all levels of artists and beginners. The cost is $10 for each three-hour class or $50 in advance for all six weeks. Call the COA, 948-4856, to sign up. • The sixth annual Grandmothers’ Tea takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Attending the fun tea event is a great way to celebrate Grandparents’ Day, said Virginia Payne, COA activities coordinator. “Treat Mom, your daughters, granddaughters or guests to a fun day,” she said. This years’ entertainment is Magician P.J. Weber. The event also includes an elegant light buffet lunch, a make-it-andtake-it project, a professional photograph of your group and more. The cost is $15 per person and $5 for children 10 years of age and under. Sign up is required by Sept. 5, and payment is due at sign up. Seating limited. • A Car Show at the COA will be held from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Proceeds will benefit the COA’s Kinship Care program. Call the COA and ask for Therese for further details. • A Mystery Trip is planned for Thursday, Oct. 22. It will be a day of fun surprises, Payne said. The group will leave the COA on a Transit bus at 9:45 a.m. and return at approximately 5 p.m. Minimal walking is required. The cost is $28.50, which includes lunch and all the days’ activities. Deadline for sign up is Oct. 15. Payment is due at sign up. • An AARP Driver’s Safety Class will be held at the COA Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants Professional artist Grace McKinnon will teach watercolor painting classes, starting Sept. 14. must attend both days to receive the certificate. The class teaches defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, rules of the road and much more in a classroom setting. Course participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums. (Consult your insurance agent for further details). Millions of people have taken advantage of this life saving course. This class is for people 50 years of age and older. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. AARP members will need to bring their membership number at sign up. The COA will pick up $5 of the cost of the class for any Barry County senior citizen aged 60 years of age and older. Call the COA to register. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 3 Summerfest offers sports, arts and crafts, live music and more by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A “Parrot Party” theme, with a summer beach party vibe, is the thrust of Summerfest fun in Hastings beginning this Friday and concluding Sunday. The theme was inspired by one of this year’s headline acts on the Summerfest Main Stage, Pete and the Parrot Heads, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. “Parrot Heads” are Jimmy Buffet fans who follow the singer around the country and hold beach-themed tailgate parties at his concerts where many don parrot head hats. “It’s just going to be a kind of good, fun, beach party-type theme for the whole weekend,” said Summerfest Chairman Mike Hallifax, adding that participation, particularly in the sporting events scheduled throughout the weekend, is expected to be at an all-time high. “We are more than pleased with the participation levels we are seeing for sporting events like the 10K and 5K run/walk, softball, volleyball, tennis, three-on-three basketball,” he said. “The level of participation is very high; the tennis tournament is already sold out.” A new activity, sand pit wrestling, has been added to this year’s roster of sporting events. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, on the volleyball court at Tyden Park beginning with registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Organizer Mike Goggins describes the event as a “takedown tournament.” “Any throw or shot that you can use in high school or freestyle wrestling can be used. The contestants get 1 point per takedown, and the first to get 2 points wins,” he explained. “Matches go fast and are usually over before the three-minute time limit.” The event will have five divisions: Sixth grade and under; seventh, eighth and ninth grades; 10th, 11th and 12th grades; open division, and an old-timers division (for ages 35 and up). The divisions will be broken down further into four or five weight classes, depending on the number of entries. “I’ve seen these tournaments before, and they’re a lot of fun, and high school wrestling is big in this area, so we thought we’d give it a try,” said Goggins. “Our lineup for entertainment is just great this year thanks to Steve Reid and Steve Steward,” added Hallifax. “Those two fellows worked hard on the lineup, and it shows.” During the course of the weekend, there will be not one, but three headline acts, sponsored by Hastings Fiber Glass, J-Ad Graphics, and McDonald’s of Hastings and Gun Lake, featured on the Summerfest Main Stage located at the corner of Church and Court streets. The Jessica Price Band, featuring Middleville singer and former “American Idol” contestant Jessica Price, Kyle Preslar, Matt Mitchell, Shauna Preslar, and Johnny Price, will be the first headline act to appear on the Summerfest Main Stage. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Pete and the Parrot Heads, whose name was the inspiration for this year’s theme, will bring the music of Jimmy Buffet to Hastings Summerfest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The band will perform classic Buffet songs including “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Come Monday,” and more. Billed as “The World’s Funniest Beach Party Band,” the group also play Caribbean-themed, beach party and surf music such as “Wipe Out.” Shout, A Beatles tribute band since 1996, is known for polished vocals, attention to details in both performance and persona and chemistry between its members. The band will perform on the Summerfest Main Stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The Grand Parade, which steps off from the corner of Boltwood and East State streets at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, will proceed west on Apple Street, south on Broadway, east on West State Street, and complete it’s circle by returning to the corner of Boltwood. The parade also will feature the parrot party theme and will include music by the Hastings High School Marching Band, floats and other entries from local businesses churches, and other community groups and organizations. During the Grand Parade 1,000 beach balls, sponsored by Hallifax Services and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be tossed to kids in the crowd and a confetti cannon will shoot off from the back of the trolley, sponsored by Second Hand Corners and the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro. The children’s parade, which will line up at the corner of Boltwood and East State streets at 12:30 p.m. and step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, will feature both a beach or parrot party theme and “Reach for the Stars” (movie star) theme. “Kids can dress up in their Hawaiian shirts and other beach attire if they want, but we’re hoping that a lot of them will dress up as different movie stars,” said children’s parade organizer Doug Gonzalves. All participants in the children’s parade will receive goodie bags which will include a T-shirt, coloring book, crayons, school supplies, free movie rentals and more. Also on Sunday will be the annual Hastings Car Club car show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on State Street, featuring a variety of classic and vintage automobiles. Returning to the Sunday Summerfest lineup this year is the motorcycle show, sponsored by Battle Creek Harley-Davidson and Boomers Roadhouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Court Street in front of Razor’s Edge Hair Designers. Two show-quality choppers will be on display, and a variety of motorcyclethemed vendors will be on hand to peddle their wares. The show will also feature an opportunity for three different classes of motorcycles: Shovelheads from between 1966 to mid1984, baggers of both the American and metric variety and customized motorcycles of the American and metric variety dating from 1985 to present day. They will be judged in two categories — “best in show” and “best in class.” Those who wish to participate in the competition must register by filling out paperwork available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office and many Hastings area businesses. The cost of registration is $10. “During Summerfest, there will be something for everyone; nobody will be left out,” said Hallifax. “That’s what this is all about — community involvement.” Lakewood Area Choral Society to perform at Hastings Summerfest The Lakewood Area Choral Society will perform Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11:30 a.m. on the courthouse lawn during Hastings Summerfest. The choral society has a current membership of more than 100 singers, ranging in age from 20s to 80s. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Oster, the group will perform a variety of patriotic, pop and sacred music, including “MGM Medley,” “Moon River,” and “Over the Rainbow.” The concert also will include two a cappella traditional spirituals, “Deep River” and “Walk Together, Children.” Both spirituals were written by the late Moses Hogan, an African-American composer and arranger of choral music. Founder of the Lakewood Area Choral Society, Oster is in his 24th year as artistic director and conductor. He has recently retired after 35 years of teaching music, including 26 years at Lakewood Schools and nine years at Jenison junior and senior high schools. From 1999 to 2007, he served on the executive board of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. The choir presents numerous sacred and secular concerts throughout the state each year, having performed in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Detroit, among other cities. The group is planning a 25th anniversary trip to Chicago in June 2010. The concert is sponsored by McDonald’s of Hastings and Gun Lake, Hastings Fiber Glass and J-Ad Graphics. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will perform a concert Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11:30 a.m. on the courthouse lawn. Photos continued from front page More than 1,100 family members, friends and supporters paid their final respects at the burial of Army Cpl. Nick Roush Tuesday. Flags, large and small and high overhead, honor the procession along M-37. The Caledonia Fire Department and Thornapple Township Emergency Services helped close the road to allow the procession to get through. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Residents of all ages show their support for Middleville native Cpl. Nick Roush who was killed in Afghanistan Aug. 16. Motorcycles ridden by members of the Patriot Guard are part of the procession. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The flag-draped coffin of Cpl. Nick Roush was honored during eight hours of visitation at the First Baptist Church in Middleville before his funeral at the church on Aug. 25. He was killed on Aug. 16 in Afghanistan. (Photo by Patricia Johns) �Page 4 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Reader questions county taxation To the editor: It’s that time again to bring out and dust off my Barry County millage rant. Considering the reports of surplus money in the county “generous fund,” perhaps this time it will make sense to somebody. To begin with, a surplus of tax money means only two things, and neither of them is that the county has been operating a businesslike “conservative fiscal policy.” Either our taxes are too high, or we aren’t getting all the services we are paying for. County government depends on committees to provide oversight of the departments and to use their expertise and experience to review departmental expenditures and examine departmental budgets. Departments submit their short- and long-range plans to the committees for approval. Each department has to be accountable, each and every year, for revenue projections, services to be provided and anticipated expenditures. That’s the theory, not the factual reality or the whole truth. One way the county can charge more to the taxpayer is to give special status to some favored departments and charge the taxpayers with an extra tax called a millage. If each department was allowed to have this special privilege, we could have a dozen separate millages and skip the ordinary taxation. Departments would be relieved of the burden of annual accountability, and committees would be relieved of the burden of oversight. Of course, if all departments were treated equally, and the regular taxes were charged as well as the special millages, there would be a huge surplus to crow about. The cup of the generous fund would overfloweth into the special revenue funds, but that is a different rant. If you don’t vote for operating millage checks for the favorite special departments like Charlton Park, 911 Central Dispatch, and the Commission on Aging, you will be responsible for shutting down the park, allowing houses to burn down and criminals to run wild, and you obviously hate old people. Personally, I think these departments should be required to submit their plans and budgets to a committee every year, like the underprivileged departments, before they get their blank checks. Then when the county decides to invest in more real estate, like buying a church, for example, they might have to consult with the taxpayers first. Then, if we think we really need a church, we would have a chance to vote for a real legitimate millage to pay for it. As it is, we will buy a church with the surplus from the excess taxes we were charged and won’t get a chance to vote on the deal. The county board will just announce the church purchase in the paper after the transaction is finished, and a new millage for tearing it down and rebuilding will become necessary. Maybe “conservative fiscal policy” is just another name for plucking the golden geese. Tom Wilkinson, Hastings Citizens rights would be suppressed To the editor: This is in response to Barry County Board Chairman Michael Callton running for state representative. In my opinion, he is unworthy and unfit because I believe he suppresses citizens’ rights. It cost the county of Barry a lot of money defending him in a lawsuit, even though it was dismissed as government immunity. If it cost Barry County taxpayers, what would or could it cost the state for his actions if he disagrees with you? What measures would he take against you? Then he gets people at the state level to back him. What kind of politicians do we have? Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings Editor’s Note: Shellenbarger is the person who filed a lawsuit and then an amended lawsuit against Callton. Fees for Callton’s defense in both lawsuits were covered by the county’s legal insurance plan. Shellenbarger’s original lawsuit focused on a letter Callton had written to support the filing of a personal protection order for County Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick against Shellenbarger. Callton used the county’s seal on that letter and Shellenbarger alleged in the lawsuit that use of the seal was improper and a misrepresentation of the county. An amended lawsuit filed by Shellenbarger against Callton was dismissed by Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Pamela Lightvoet. Park should be self-supporting To the editor: I am beginning to think we should rename our commissioners in Barry County to county congressmen since that is the way they are spending the taxpayers’ money. The Barry County Congress voted to spend $30,000 to fund a privately run health clinic. This clinic has no government oversight so they can spend the money as they see fit. If there is abuse, you will never know since you cannot FOIA their records. My other concern is the seven-year millage request for the funding of Charlton Park. Notice that it is seven, an odd number. The last one they did was three, also an odd number. This is the county commissioners’ way of getting it passed without a large number of Barry County voters voting on it. They know if they did it during a general election, the voters of Barry County would more than likely shoot it down. This is their way of getting their way to fund this expensive playground. I questioned my commissioner, Craig Stolsonburg, as to why the elections are held that way. I reminded him that it costs the taxpayer thousands of dollars. If the millage is a general election it does not cost a dime. At first he was against it since the money would come out of the general fund. The next thing he said sounds just like something our congress would do. Stolsonburg said they were going to take the money from the Charlton Park gate receipts, so it doesn’t cost the taxpayer. This really blew me away, and I responded that the money is the taxpayers’ to run Charlton Park so the park does not run in the red like it does every year and so we the taxpayers would not have to fund it any longer. It is also like using a charge card to pay off another charge card. I also wanted to know why the millage is not decided in a general election year. Stolsonburg’s rationalization is because the millage is put at the back of the long ballot. The average Barry County resident won’t take the time to educate himself/herself as to the issue so they just vote ‘no’. Sounds like the commissioners think we’re just a bunch of ignorant hicks so they have to do what’s best for us even if we don’t want it. This sounds like the work of County Board Chairman Callton and Commissioner Jeff Van Nortwick since I know this is their baby and I debated them at the monthly Barry County Republican meeting just before the last millage. Van Nortwick told me the reason I don’t support the millage is because I was not born in Barry County, so I don’t have a loyalty to Barry County. I have only lived here since 1977, most of my adult life (I am now 57). I wanted to know why Charlton Park always needed support and Callton said it runs in the red because it was a public entity that is necessary just like law enforcement or your local fire departments. Charlton Park is as important as law enforcement? Callton said they just needed a little bit of time, like five years, to get it to run in the black, a position that Brian Reynolds and Van Nortwick supported. So I asked them, are you saying in five years if it’s not making a profit you would close Charlton Park? Reynolds responded, “no”. The commissioners made some empty promises before the last millage, so why should we give them another seven years especially in light of the fact they are asking necessary entities in Barry County to now cut back. Charlton Park is never going to support itself, a position Callton and Van Nortwick know or they would not be asking for another seven years. I heard we are having a tea party on Labor Day on the courthouse lawn. I hope it’s true since the first tea bags that need to be thrown in the harbor are a couple of commissioners who run our county like our congress runs this country. Do you want taxpayer money for privately run health care and personal boondoggles? I don’t. I supported Stolsonburg when he ran, and at this point I still do. I think he might have learned something from this and hopefully he won’t allow himself to be swayed by empty promises in the future. I like Craig, and I really think with a little maturity and experience, he could be a good commissioner. Let’s wait and see. Vote ‘no’ when the millage goes up and send a strong message to our commissioners that we are not going to continue to fund unnecessary projects that continue to drain the taxpayers’ pockets and which they promised three years ago would start paying for itself. Funny, have you ever seen a government-run entity ever pay for itself? David Stevens, Middleville Hastings’ annual Summerfest kicks off again for the 32nd time The 32nd annual Summerfest celebration in Hastings is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28, 29 and 30 with this year’s theme a “Parrot Party.” The theme comes from this year’s headline act, Pete and the Parrot Heads. The group will bring the music of Jimmy Buffet to downtown Hastings Saturday following the grand parade. The festival has grown from its humble, yet solid beginning as an outgrowth of the Hastings Harvest Festival over 30 years ago. The annual event was an idea of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce retail committee. The original plan was to have a festival to thank local people for their patronage of the area’s merchants. Bob Johnston and Mike McKay were co-chairs of the first festival, which was small in scale, but provided the impetus for growth in the future. In the beginning, the festival had a harvest theme. The retail committee said they chose the last weekend in August “because it was a good way to wrap up the summer, and most people were back from their vacations. The focus was to bring people together downtown.” The first Summerfest took place on Jefferson Street with an entertainment stage, and arts and crafts were set up on the courthouse lawn. One block of State Street was closed off on Saturday for area farmers to sell their produce on the sidewalks. “One of our big successes that year was having an art show under the trees,” said Johnston. “The first festival was small, we had about a half dozen concessions, but we did manage to have a good lineup of entertainment.” The Ringo Swingo Square Dancers “do-si-doed” on Jefferson Street to kick off the festival entertainment. The Reminder even had a booth on Main Street and invited “Thumper and Friends,” a 10-member youth accordion group, to entertain during the festival. Steve Steward was in charge of entertainment, while John Johnston, put together the fun run. Jack Reynolds was in charge of the softball tournament ,and Pat Yonkers headed up the arts and crafts. There was also a parade the first year, which started on Railroad Street and progressed through the downtown. It was small by today’s standards, but without the foresight of a small group of dedicated Chamber volunteers, we might not be celebrating this annual festival that has stood the test of time, celebrating 32 years and still growing. The first celebration, hailed by the community as a huge success, laid the groundwork for what today is Barry County’s largest single festival, drawing an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people over the three-day period. “We knew it could bring people to Hastings,” Bob Johnston said. “We were enthused by the response. The community seemed to like the event. It did what we wanted it to do – draw people to downtown Hastings.” It didn’t take long before they had more entertainment than one stage could hold, so with the help of Rev. Steve Reid, the committee added the second stage, both of which were moved from Jefferson Street to the courthouse lawn to ease traffic congestion for the merchants. It didn’t take long for the event to see some real growth, adding a talent show hosted by Buck Matthews of WOOD Radio and featuring the Delton Sweet Adelines on the entertainment stages. The committee got local clubs involved, including the Moose offering a chicken barbecue and Elks with a beer tent on the courthouse lawn. The Hastings Rotary Club held a corn roast, and Saturday, the Knights of Columbus held an early morning pancake breakfast on the courthouse lawn along Church Street. A foot race set the pace on Saturday morning with a seven-mile run around Hastings, followed by the parade at noon, then the rest of the day had a full schedule of entertainment and events for everyone to enjoy. Playing key roles in getting the first event off the ground were local people such as John Warren, Bob Johnston, Mike McKay, and Rev. Steve Reid, John Jacobs, Ron Miller, Steve Steward, Pat Yonkers, John Johnston and Jack Reynolds, not to mention all the volunteers coming from around the area to help make the event a huge success. This year’s big event with a beach-party theme promises to be even bigger and better than ever, with something for everyone in the family, from sports competitions, arts and crafts on the courthouse lawn, kids games, car and motorcycle shows, musical entertainment, a parade and all kinds of things to eat. “It’s just going to be a kind of good, fun beach party-type theme for the whole weekend,” said Summerfest Chairman Mike Hallifax. Serving on the Summerfest committee this year are Bob Byington, Stan and Bobbie Wilkins, Vickie Ward, Karen Heath, Tia deGoa, Sharon Elzinga, Brent Cowan, Rod Newton, Doug and Samantha Gonzalves, Brett Bremer, Steve Reid, Steve Steward Mike Goggins, Ben Bowman, Chris Marlow, Sharon Nelson, Liz Lenz, Jamie VerStrate, Aaron Snyder, Lissie Letot, Patti LaJoye, Barb Denny and Sarah Smith. Watching this event grow from its humble beginnings to what it is today is a good example of what small towns are all about. Throughout the year, all over Barry County, communities put together special events to promote their communities and all they have to offer. It’s all about small-town America, community groups from across the county and the country for that matter, putting together events to draw thousands into their communities, getting together to celebrate the small-town quality of life. That’s what the first Summerfest committee had in mind so many years ago, and we continue to carry on the tradition now, more than 30 years later. Welcome to Hastings, and thanks for your support throughout the year. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Church youths to use Summerfest as mission trip fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30, following the community outdoor worship service, the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will host an all-you-can-eat chicken and barbecue pork buffet dinner in Leason Sharpe Hall, at the church. The cost will be $8 for adults, $5 for children, and children 4 and under eat free. Proceeds will support the 2010 youth mission trip. The 38 youths and adult volunteers recently returned from Marquette, where they completed their 27th home building project. “This trip is about the youth bonding together with one another, the family receiving the home, and with their personal savior Jesus Christ, as they build a home through the sharing of God's love,” said Amy Kalkman, director of youth and young adult ministries. In addition to the dinner, the Presbyterian church youths will be renting spaces for $2 each in the church parking lot on Friday and Saturday during Summerfest weekend. The church is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the courthouse. Proceeds from these sales will be used to support the 2010 mission trip. This Federally funded patrols target drunk drivers Now through Labor Day, Barry County Sheriff’s and Hastings Police departments will step up enforcement and be on the lookout for impaired drivers in Barry County during the end-of-summer drunk driving crackdown. Officers in 53 counties will join the Barry County law enforcement to crack down on impaired driving through Labor Day. “Last year, more people died in impaired driving crashes in August than in any other month. The timing of the crackdown also coincides with Michigan’s heavy summer travel season when more people are on the road,” said Sheriff Leaf. Alcohol-involved crashes tend to be more serious than non-drinking crashes and injuries more serious for drivers and passengers who have been drinking. The extra patrols are part of the national drunk driving Over the Limit. Under Arrest. crackdown and funded with federal traffic safety dollars administered by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. In Michigan, a motorist can be arrested for drunk driving with .08 blood alcohol content or higher. A first-time drunk driving conviction carries penalties, including up to 93 days in jail, up to a $500 fine, up to 360 hours of PATROLS, continued on page 5 trip is open to all senior high students, and adult chaperones are always needed. For more information, contact First Presbyterian Church at 269-945-5463. Teens on a mission trip through the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings take a break from house work during a recent trip. Fundraisers during Hastings Summerfest help support the mission trips. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 5 ‘Pianos, Pianos, Everywhere’ arriving in Hastings “Sparking creativity, community and culture” is the Thornapple Art Council’s mission in Barry County. The organization’s new project, “Pianos, Pianos, Everywhere” is designed to do that and more when this public art project hits the streets of Hastings. Just in time for Summerfest, four pianos will find temporary homes on the sidewalks of Hastings and will stay through the month of September. As part of an experimental project, the pianos will be minimally protected from the weather and will be monitored by the council. The local project is modeled after Luke Jerram’s international “Play Me, I’m Yours” idea, and the council hopes people will sit down and play. “Whether they can only play ‘Chopsticks’ or can play beautifully, we hope to see people engage with the pianos,” said TAC board member and piano painter Shauna Swantek. “I envision groups gathering. Add in a guitar and a beat boxer, and who knows what impromptu communities might form on the streets of Barry County.” Joining Swantek to paint the pianos are local artists Kathy Crane, Pat Sensiba, Jennifer Haywood, Pat Johnson and Sue Trowbridge. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County was co-founded by Sue Drummond in November 1985, with help from John Fehsenfeld and many other supporters. For more information about membership in the Rock ‘n’ roll is the theme of this colorful piano. This patriotic piano is one of four that will be placed in downtown Hastings as part of the “Pianos, Pianos Everywhere” exhibit sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council. organization or its programs, visit www.thornapplearts.org or call 269-945-2002. Costly freedom This black and white upright piano features a musical motif. KCC named a ‘military friendly school’ by G.I. Jobs Magazine Kellogg Community College was named in the 2010 list of “Military Friendly Schools” by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. Criteria for making the list included efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students and academic accreditation. “With the recent passage of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it’s very important for veterans to know what resources are available to them and how to access those resources.” said KCC’s Director of Enrollment Services Denise Newman. The college, which has a campus in Hastings, holds financial aid sessions specifi- cally structured for veteran students including how to seek, receive and maintain veteran educational benefits. The list was compiled through research starting in May when G.I. Jobs polled more than 7,000 schools nationwide. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an academic advisory committee consisting of educators and administrators from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Toledo, Duquesne University, Coastline Community College and Lincoln Technical Institute. Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Segment 1 Oct. 5 - 22 Segment 2 Sept. 1 - 3 Segment 2 Sept. 8 - 10 “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL I look forward to re-opening soon. South Jefferson Street • Downtown Hastings 269.948.4042 77537773 Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule August 27 - Wednesday, September 2 Weight Room Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic Swimming Hours: 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors swim free; Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Satisfaction Guaranteed! Very Competitive Prices! Your Best Value! Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ® 77537646 Open Gym: The Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm students; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm for adults Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for students SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Delton has openings in all grades K-12 - Application deadline September 11th. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 06696540 Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI 49046 07523870 77528605 77537652 at Summerfest booth. Sunday, Aug. 30 — Duck Race 2 p.m. on the Thornapple River in Tyden Park. Please call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above, 269-945-4263. Breakfast Menu Available 8 to 11 am THISS AUTO (269) 948-3387 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI Call us at 948-9891 7 p.m. - Midnight Friday & Saturday Open Sunday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We Partner With Parents for SAFE Teen Drivers Free Parent Meeting: Sat., September 12 (Nashville) www.greenlightdriving.net Thursday, Aug. 27 — Movie Memories, “The Caine Mutiny,” 5:15 to 8 p.m. in the community room. Friday, Aug. 28 — Friends of the Library at Summerfest booth. Saturday, Aug. 29 — Friends of the Library 07526790 Segment 1 Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule … has been in business for 29 years. Due to court order by Judge Fisher, given to the Village of Middleville, I am to cease business Friday, August 21, 2009. Live Music on the Patio 517-852-0000 — HASTINGS — community service, six points on a driver’s license and up to 180 days suspension on a license. Anyone who refuses a breath test the first time is given an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension. Last Labor Day weekend, 12 people died in crashes on Michigan’s roadways. Four of those fatalities involved alcohol. Servicing All Makes & Models GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC — NASHVILLE — PATROLS, continued from page 4 Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Our nation was founded upon two very simple, yet profound, premises. First, all men are created equal. Second, we are endowed by that Creator with unalienable rights. Those rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness are not granted by our government, but by our Creator. So they cannot be taken away by any government. They are much more sacred than that. As I stood in the doorway of my son’s room and watched him sleeping, I wondered what kind of a world he will grow up in. He is just 5 years old, and the future is so unclear. That’s where heroes like Cpl. Nick Roush come in. As long as this nation has people of such strength, faith, and character as him, our nation’s future is secure. Nick laid down his life for the nation he loved. But it would do us all well to personalize it much more than that. He laid down his life for my son and daughter whom he never even met. They will breathe free air and pursue happiness, just as I have, because of his sacrifice. Thank you, sir. I will never forget you. Robert Klinge 77537667 208 N. Main, Nashville • A full story and detailed list of Military Friendly Schools will be highlighted in the annual “Guide to Military Friendly Schools” and on a poster, both of which will be distributed to active and former military personnel in September. As debates rage on within this country, there are those still fighting to preserve the right to speak freely. Our preoccupation with Washington politics as of late has diverted attention from the sacrifices being made by real American heroes. Political discourse has been quite loud lately. During such times of massive change, Americans have enjoyed the privileges of our Bill of Rights. And what a costly price those privileges come with, a price most will never fully appreciate. Our founding fathers understood. The signers of the Declaration of Independence might as well been signing their own death warrants. But they made a value judgment — that the cause of establishing a free, just and good nation was worth the risk. So what is it about this nation that is so great that so many men and women have laid down their lives to protect it? I believe the answer to that can be found in the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, �Page 6 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Ordinance creates firestorm at Yankee Springs meeting by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A concerned crowd of about 55 Yankee Springs Township residents, reacting to a proposed outdoor, open-burning fire ordinance requested by Dave Middleton, fire chief and director of Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES), created their own firestorm of opposition to a perceived threat to their campfires. The proposed ordinance, which had been tabled following a first reading at the July board meeting, could have been passed at the Aug. 13 board meeting. Middleton introduced the topic by handing around pictures of a fire that started as a brush fire and completely destroyed five residences very close to each other and took the efforts of 16 fire departments to extinguish. Although the fire was located in Angola, Ind., he said there were distressing similarities to the configuration of homes around Gun Lake in Yankee Springs. Many older residences are very close to each other, many lanes are only wide enough to permit one vehicle to pass through, and the area has many grass and brush fires every year. He said that the Gun Lake Protective Association had purchased a pump for the fire boat, and a house had already been saved through its use. “The area is unique — homes are beside each other. I don’t want to take campfires away from people. The ordinance narrows it down to campfires and wood cooking fires as the ones that don’t need a permit,” he said. Middleton agreed that some parameters were more stringent than state regulations. He added that brush and leaves could be burned; all one had to do was call the TTES office for a permit. A major issue for many people who have Worship Together… 77537440 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Senior Pastor, Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Wednesday MidWeek programs, Pioneer Club (4 years - 5th grade) and Jr. Hi Youth (6th - 8th grade) will resume Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug. 30 - Outdoor Service at 10:00. Country Blessings Liturgy. Blessing of the Backpacks. Potluck/Cook-Out after service. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Summerfest Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Monday - 6:00 p.m. Staff Picnic. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. PW Fall Gathering Dining Room. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 Cpl. Nicholas R. Roush Catherine Elizabeth Barry Cpl. Nicholas R. Roush, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Herat, Afghanistan, age 22. Nicky was born January 19, 1987 to the parents of Robert Graham, Jr. and Donna Mae Huisman. He was very proud to serve his country and earned rank as Corporal serving in the US Army. He is survived by parents; Robert and Donna Roush Jr., Bobby Roush (Mary Elaine) brother, Grand Rapids, Kyle Roush brother, Kentwood, Pastor Robert Roush Sr. and Kathy, grandparents , Lowell, Gertrude Huisman, grandmother, Kentwood, and soul mate Kaleigh Page. He was preceded in death by Peter Huisman, grandfather. Nicky was a 2005 Thornapple-Kellogg graduate and attended KVCC. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 25. Interment with full military honors took place at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, MI 49333. Those who wish may share a memory with the family at www.lauerfh.com. The family care has been entrusted to Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS – Catherine Elizabeth Barry, age 90, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born May 12, 1919 in Briarville, Minn., the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Schroder) Wensloff. Catherine moved to Michigan in the 1930s and graduated from Woodland High School. She was married to David V. Barry May 25, 1940. He preceded her in death February 12, 1990. Catherine was a homemaker and co-owner of Barry Resort on Thornapple Lake, She also worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company for five years. She enjoyed bird feeding, reading, traveling and visiting with people. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband David V. (Vic) Barry and five brothers. Catherine is survived by her daughters, Marie L. Barry of Waynsboro, Tenn., Nancy Wotkyns of Eaton Rapids, Janis K. Barry of Hastings; a son, David N. Barry of Hastings; grandson, Alexander Barry-Ploger; sisters, Caroline Lapeyre and Marylyn Barrett; one brother, Gerald Wensloff. No visitation will be held; a memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial was held at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Special Olympics or Public Television. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). MDOT to collect travel data from Michigan households The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is updating the MI Travel Counts travel study last conducted in 2004-05. As before, MDOT is asking Michigan households to keep travel diaries that MDOT will use to better understand changes in household travel that may have occurred since 2005. Information gained from the study will help MDOT set transportation priorities for the next two decades. “MI Travel Counts will paint a picture of why people travel and how they plan their daily travel activities,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Using this up-to-date information, MDOT and its transportation partners can project Michigan’s travel needs and help identify where to invest limited transportation resources.” Beginning this week, prospective participants will receive a letter notifying them that they will be contacted by telephone and asked to participate in the study by filling out a travel diary. The diary will detail household travel activities for 24 hours. Information collected will be converted to statistical data and used only for the purposes of the study. All information will remain confidential. “Public participation is the key to effective transportation planning,” Steudle said. “These households will share information that will result in easier and safer travel, less congestion and more access and choices for every Michigan citizen.” For more information about MI Travel Counts, call 517-335-2956 or visit www.michigan.gov/mitravelcounts. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Area Obituaries Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings older lots with only 40 feet of frontage was the proposed requirement for a 25-foot setback from a structure and a 20-foot setback from a property line. If the new setbacks become effective, people with 40-foot- wide lots could not have campfires. He did note that an approved container (one that is covered with mesh on top) could be used but an open pit composed of rocks was not approved. Besides setbacks, there are also health issues for some people. The proposed ordinance would prohibit the burning outside of refuse, waste materials, debris, paper, wood products, wood boxes, garbage and other combustible or inflammable materials. Jeff Ulin, resident on Cobb Lake, said he agreed with the intent, but the problem with the ordinance was that it did not say what Middleton had said. He also wanted to know what the reference to other codes such as the National Fire Protection Association 1 Uniform Fire Code, 2006 edition meant. (NFPA is a quasi-public agency that makes rules for fire departments and writes fire codes. The agency has the ability to fine violators and most states have adopted the code as a statewide fire code.) Barry Paxton wanted to know why the Yankee Springs ordinance would have to be more stringent than any other township. Middleton said that putting the ordinance together had been an 18-month process and the necessity for it arose from complaints about fires. Steve Echtinaw, of Gun Lake Road, said, “You can’t protect us from everything. How much is this going to cost us?” When told that the fire chief has jurisdiction over what goes in the camp fire or the fire pit, he responded, “I would prefer you respond to a fire at my house but not over what I burn.” Another area that aroused discussion was a provision allowing the township board to establish fees for permits. Currently burning permits are free. A provision establishing criminal penalties, a fine of not more than $500 and/or 90 days in jail for violations led one person to claim the fire department could be funded by citations for violating the ordinance. By far, the line in the ordinance that drew the most attention was, “No fire shall be kindled or maintained in any outdoor container unless such container is an approved container.” Robert Lippert, township zoning administrator, who had participated in the drafting of the ordinance, said the paragraph needed clarity. Craig Coburn, of Gun Lake Road, said that lots of townships were passing similar ordinances. He noted that the Middleville ordinance specifies what a bonfire is. He said the setbacks concerned him. “What is the justification for excluding half the population from having a campfire? Why criminal penalties?” he asked. Middleton said the penalties were for habitual offenders. Coburn said he respected the intention and supported the distance from buildings but not the lot line provision. Following Coburn, Supervisor Al McCrumb tried to end the comment period but ran into his own firestorm when people objected strongly. He did manage to say that more language was needed. Additional speakers followed. One wanted his right to have a campfire grandfathered. Another said that leaf-burning had been taken away from him and to him, the ordinance was “the beginning of a Gestapo-like thing.” Middleton pointed out that matters of interpretation were a matter of officials. Responding to a question about process, Township Clerk Janice Lippert said, “We are not anywhere near approving this ordinance. We could have six months of work and public hearings.” Cindy Coburn said, “There is a need for a better document.” Loren Pitsch said he found the attempt to cut off public comment offensive. McCrumb said, “We will have a public meeting on a revised ordinance. We will focus on what you can do.” Additional comments were directed at establishing fees for permits. Shane Vandenberg said he wanted the local ordinance to reflect the state requirements. The proposed ordinance is unacceptable, he added. He suggested taking a look at the ordinance established by Gull Lake which also has homes located very close together. Middleton wrapped up the discussion, saying, “I apologize for raising blood pressures. We have heard you loud and clear. We will work on it and make it palatable.” The matter was tabled unanimously. �Social News Newborn Babies GIRL, Elecktra Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 3, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. to Andrea and Aaron Sholty of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kylee Ann Bos-worth, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. to Nikki and Matt Bosworth of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. BOY, Maximus William Haley, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 11, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. to Morgan and John Haley of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brenton Tyler, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. to Colette Purucker and Tim Purdum II of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. .5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Logan Jon, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12, 2009 at 8 p.m. to Nick and Alison Batchelder of Sunfield. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Collin Irvin, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2009 at 9:31 a.m. to Alicia Brown and Brandon Mann of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. Val Bauchman to celebrate 95th birthday Val Bauchman will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Sunday, August 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with an open house at Woodlawn Meadows, 1821 N. East St., Hastings. Please come and wish Val with her family a happy 95th birthday. No gifts please. Ada Reardon to celebrate 80th birthday BOY, Elisha Jacob, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 14, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. to Adam and Cydney Raffler of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cameron Keith-Brent Murray, born at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids on Aug. 13, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. to Willie and Nichole Murray of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 11.4 ozs. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES Ada Reardon’s 80th birthday is September 3. If you’d like to help her celebrate, please send a card to: 1015 Barber Road, Hastings, MI 49058. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on September 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: Healeys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary A 50th wedding anniversary party for Jan and Jackie Healey will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pat and Sheri Peavey’s, 4431 Indian Isle, Battle Creek, (269) 721-3079. Family and friends are invited to attend. No gifts necessary. 1. A request by Robert Breither, 1 Burning Oak Trail, Barrington Hills, MI IL 60010 for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review for an Accessory Building on a front yard at 10824 South Drive, Plainwell MI 49080. The subject property Parcel Number 12-180-011-00 located within the “R-2” Medium Density Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Peake-Hammond Lancaster-Tanis Ms. Darlene Lancaster of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. David Tanis of Walker are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Shanna Marie to Edward Lee. The bride is a 1998 graduate of Barry County Christian High School, Hastings. She later studied at Kellogg Community College. Ed is a 1992 graduate of Covenant Christian High School in Walker. Both are employed in hospitality. A wedding is planned for Sept. 26, 2009. Marriage Licenses Erik Michael Dayus, Dowling and Myra Lyn Fedewa, Dowling. John Austin Forte, Hastings and Candace Beth Cook, Hastings. Michael Eric Fox, Hastings and Jessica Marie Nichols, Hastings. Neil Bryce Rich, Hastings and Loni Marie Saxton, Hastings. Michael James Thompson, Hastings and Regina Marie McIntrye, Hastings. Jennifer Jean Peake and Derrick Jeffery Hammond together with their families announce their engagement. Jennifer is the daughter of Tom Peake of Hastings and Allison Kendall of New York. Derrick is the son of Norm and Kim Hammond of Dowling. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2008 graduate of Kellogg Community College with an associates degree in emergency medical services. She is currently employed at Life Care Ambulance service in Battle Creek. Derrick is a 2002 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a 2003 graduate of Northwestern University of Lima, Ohio with an associates degree in diesel mechanic. Derrick is a part owner of Hammond Dairy Farm. The couple will be married on August 29, 2009. 77537769 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 269-623-2726 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 10:00 am 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:45 pm 6:30 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys Boys Varsity JV Fresh. 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MONDAY, AUGUST 31 10:00 am Girls Varsity Golf 77537624 Northpointe Christian @ Sunnybrook A Lowell HS Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS H H H TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 10:00 am Boys JV 5:45 pm Boys JV 7:15 pm Boys Varsity Tennis Soccer Soccer Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR, INC. 819 E. Railroad, Hastings HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (269) 948-9472 Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77537691 �Page 8 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock Today is the second time for instructor B.B. Townsend to appear at the Lake Odessa Community Library for a lesson on use of a digital camera. About 20 attended the first session on Aug. 20. Today marks the birthday of retired educator Delos Johnson. Born the same year but four days later was retired superintendent William Eckstrom, born Aug. 31. The Lake Odessa Depot Complex will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Exhibits remain in place from the medical display at the end of July. On Monday, visitors from Three Rivers came, fully expecting to find the same military exhibit which they had seen in May. During most of the year, there are exhibits in place on a semi-permanent basis. Other exhibits are changed each month. The Freight House has a long space on the east side which houses the items in storage. On Monday, Aug. 31, the Red Cross Blood Mobile will again be in town to collect the precious fluid. Hours are noon to 5:45 p.m. Marian Durkee is the person in charge. Uri Makkela and wife, Vive, of Finland came for the Thelen-Chase wedding last week. (The bride was a granddaughter of the Stadels.) Uri was an exchange student at Lakewood High School in 1968 and made his home with the Dallas and Dixie Stadel family. He has returned for visits a few times in the intervening years. For some of his years, Uri’s company did a lot of work in the Middle East where he worked three weeks and had the next week off in order to escape the heat. He traveled a lot during those interludes. He reported Saturday that he has visited 60 countries. Patrick Kane, son of James and Karen Banks, came from San Antonio for the Barcroft-McDonald wedding in East Lansing on Friday. He was one of the groomsmen. With the summer drawing to a close, the gardens and flower beds of local residents are having their shining moments in the sun. Downtown businesses have spectacular exhibits in flower boxes and urns or plantings that are showy with colorful plants. On Sixth Avenue, Vern and Cindy DuMond have a colorful border with alternating red and white. Warren and Marilyn Courtney on Fourth Street have showy beds and bank plantings. Beverly and John Hynes Jr. on Fourth Avenue have a showy backyard, as well as a red and silver planting around a tree. On the same block, Ricardo Dias and wife have had stunning lilies mixed between their perennial bushes. The long-blooming roses along the front of First Congregational Church have been putting on their showiness for weeks and likely will continue until first frost. Others worth noting are those of Jane and Bob Shoemaker, rudbeckia at the Dale Jones’ home, roses and landscaped pool area at Alger Street and Harrison. Other showy yards with a multitude of flowers and foliage plants are those of Mrs. Gallardo and David and Judy Lake on Washington Boulevard and of Sue Ketchum on Sixth Avenue. Baptismal services were held on Sunday at Central United Methodist Church for the infant son of Wade and Michelle (Cobb) Endsley of Hastings. The Cobbs and Hansen family and a senior Mrs. Endsley also attended. The white barn once owned by the late Glenn Desgranges on Tupper Lake Road west of the Soho Field House has been razed. It was painted on the side facing west with a plea for organ donations – “Kids need the darndest things – hearts, lungs, livers.” Hastings schools cut liaison officer funding After 10 years of having a full-time school liaison officer at Hastings Area Schools, the position is no longer being funded due to budgeting issues on the school’s behalf, reported Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. “Although the City of Hastings and the school district felt that the position was very valuable, the budget squeeze in the school district resulted in the position not being funded this year,” Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. The school district had been paying about $35,000 per year, or half of the officer’s position over the years. The position began with a fully funded “Cops In School” grant that covered costs for the first four years. Following the grant’s expiration, the school and the city agreed to split the costs. “We are very sorry to see the position not get funded this year, Sarver said. “However, if Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and when funding becomes available, the position may be restored.” The Hastings Police Department will continue to offer the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) to all fifth graders in Hastings schools at no cost to the district. “We made the decision to eliminate the school liaison officer when we approved the budget in June, said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee. “We’re not happy that we had to eliminate the position but we are pleased that Officer Morse will continue to work with our students through the DARE program. Officer Morse worked out of the high school and had an office available to him for completing reports and talking with students. He spent time in all of the Hastings schools, and adjusted his hours so he would be on school hours, working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. According to the police department, the officer handled all criminal complaints or investigations that occurred at any of the Hastings schools, handled truancy issues, and would even go pick kids up if he could confirm they were truant. For security purposes, he attended all school events including football games, basketball games, dances, proms, graduations and expulsion hearings, dealt with parking and driving issues and at times was a mentor to many students. “Because the kids know Officer Morse, we are trying to work something out where he can continue to work at the schools for special events such as dances and so forth, but we understand that will depend on his daytime schedule,” added Satterlee. “We think Officer Morse does a fine job, but when we have to make cuts in our budget, we try to keep them as far away from the classroom as we can.” Should health care be open to debate? Citizens across the country continue to discuss the health care debate. Do you think the Obama Administration is moving too fast? Should the issue be open to public debate? Should lawmakers move swiftly? It’s your beautiful eyes by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Although Kevin R. Vixie is a mathematician who works just two doors down the hallway from me, his work is a world away from mine. I do easy stuff with rocks and words. Professor Vixie spends his days immersed in truly complicated equations. One part of the abstract and difficult mathematics in which Vixie is immersed each day can help computers recognize faces – such as those of people passing through the security areas of an airport. That practical application helps me feel I have a hold on what he is doing with his otherwise impenetrable equations. The path Vixie and colleagues are following in their branch of mathematics is just the current twist of the journey that’s taken him from some tough times to a very interesting point in professional life at Washington State University and beyond. And his life gives me hope for students and creative people everywhere, including those who don’t necessarily fit in with the crowd too easily. Vixie was home-schooled from the eighth grade onward. His family lived in rural New Mexico at the time, and he was free to “wander in the desert and become quite obsessive about playing the violin,” as he puts it. That background, he thinks, helped him stay focused and free to learn. Most 8-year-olds, both he and I agree, are naturally full of that internal freedom. All too many 18-year-olds, for whatever reason, have lost touch with it. But life deals some very tough knocks to even the young and gifted. The deaths of both of Vixie’s parents while he was young was a blow that took years to absorb. After college, Vixie spent considerable time in quite a diversity of pursuits. “I did the living-in-a-cabin-in-the-woods thing in Oregon and taught grade school for a year and ran a lab in a medical school,” he says with a laugh. Eventually, Vixie returned to graduate-level mathematics and blossomed there. That path led him to Los Alamos National Lab for intense study. And while there, he started to focus on the branch of mathematics that makes image analysis possible. Vixie put up some of the basic equations from his field on the chalkboard in my office recently. His equations don’t seem nearly so clear to me today as when he was helpfully explaining them bit by bit. But here’s one humble way I’ve thought of explaining a splinter of how abstract mathematics can help with practical matters such as face-recognition. Back in high school, your math teachers had you graph lines — and sweat a bit over the equations that describe them. (The field of algebra can fully describe a straight line. Score one for the Arabs who invented it.) To a mathematician, the image of a face cannot be fully described by equations. But it can be approximated by them. And approximations can be good enough. (Score one for Vixie and his colleagues.) The name of the game in face recognition is to improve the approximations. The face recognition business depends on both abstract math and on computer programming. Both parts of the biz are getting better over time. With enough computing power and a high-quality videotape, faces of folks at security gates can now be meaningfully compared to digital photos stored in data banks. The choice to do so or not, of course, is up to us as citizens in a democracy, Vixie said. “But even if we don’t choose to do more surveillance,” Vixie said, “there are other applications for the same types of mathematics.” Not many people can do highly technical work like Vixie. But he is adamant we all can do something well. He found a new start in mathematics at an older age than most, and he believes bright students who may struggle greatly for a time can come roaring back – even in what many of us consider difficult arenas. Vixie’s outlook renews my hope for kids soon to plunge into the new school year – and for us old biddies, too. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Kalamazoo man tries to fight his way into jail Hastings Police arrested Jeffrey Beilby, 30, of Kalamazoo early Tuesday, Aug. 25, on charges of disorderly conduct after threatening to assault and challenging a Barry County Deputy to fight. Beilby had walked into the lobby of the sheriff’s department at 2:50 a.m. and told the desk sergeant that he wanted to go to jail. A status check of Beilby found that he was wanted on a warrant out of Cass County. However, the warrant listed a 50-mile pickup radius, and Cass County would not pick him up. Insisting that he wanted to go to jail because he had had too much to drink, Beilby threatened a deputy and challenged him to fight in front of city officers who were on scene. The officers and deputy took Beilby into custody and lodged him in the jail after a short walk. Alcohol consumption is believed to have been a factor; Beilby registered a .17 percent blood alcohol level. Jeffrey Beilby, 30, of Kalamazoo was arrested for disorderly conduct after threatening a deputy who wouldn’t put him in jail. CARLTON TOWNSHIP, MI Bill Aukerman, Delton: “I think (President Obama) wanted to make a difference. But, to make a difference and change a plan like the health care plan, I think it takes time to sit down with the Democrats, Republicans and citizens. America is living too fast and too quick. We have forgotten where we came from. I just can’t see how we can afford a government-run health care system in this country.” Esther Martin, Delton: “I think that the president is moving too fast on health care. I would like to have people have more to say — a real debate on the issue.” Dorothy Corson, Middleville: “I think that people expect too much from the government on health care.” Tom Zwiep, Delton: “It seems like it’s being pushed pretty hard, pretty fast. I feel like I’m lacking some information. For me, getting near to retirement age, I’m concerned where it’s going and what’s going to happen. I just don’t know what to expect.” Wastewater Collection System Advertisement for Bids CLOSING DATE 9/24/2009 Carlton Township is requesting bids for Leach and Middle Lake Wastewater Collection System located in Sections 28, 29, 32 and 33, Carlton Township, T4N, R8W and Sections 5 and 6, Hastings Charter Township, T3N, R8W and Sections 8 and 17 City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The project includes construction of a septic tank effluent pumping collection system within an existing community, a pressure sewer into the City of Hastings existing gravity sewer system, the replacement of a portion of the existing gravity sewer system in the City of Hastings and construction of an oxidation facility. Carlton Township encourages all contractors to solicit bids from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Interested persons can view and order plans and specifications online at: http:planroom.commblue.com/; click on Public Jobs under Planroom Options. A special informational meeting for local contractors and material suppliers will be held on August 28, 2009 at 10:00 am. Interested persons can also direct any additional questions to Larry D. Stephens, P.E. or Eric A. Iversen, P.E. of Stephens Consulting Services, P.C., 1549 Haslett Road, P.O. Box 708, Haslett, MI 48840, Telephone (517) 339-8692. Bids are due September 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm. 77537603 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XIX) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter During the day, reports came to us that large numbers of stock had been missed from the camps on the east side of the river, and that no trace of them could be found. There was little doubt in our minds that they were stolen on the previous evening when the emigrants were enjoying the festivities of the Indians, and that they had now been driven into hiding places in the mountains where it would be both difficult and dangerous for the emigrants to follow the trail of the robbers. Our captain knew very well at the time that both the Mormons and the chieftains of the Indian tribes knew where the stolen cattle were. No doubt all were in the plot, expecting to share in the plunder, and would have fought to retain their booty if the emigrants had united in a determined effort to regain it. But the emigrants were helpless. They had readily fallen into the trap, and now must bear the penalty. From our camp we could see no opening in the high rocky wall that surrounded us; we seemed to have been caught in a complete cul-de-sac – bagged, as more nearly expressed it – where a few hundred Indians could have held and captured a strong force. Of our train, our captain alone knew where the trail out of the canyon was. There was nothing for the pillaged emigrants to do but to take their medicine ... The time had now come to leave this interesting valley, with its beautiful stream of pure fresh mountain water, the only one we were to cross from the Rocky Mountains to the Nevadas, a distance of 800 miles, all the other rivers and streams sinking and disappearing in the salt lakes and deserts of Nevada. The Green River heads 200 miles north of the valley we were camping in, flows through eastern Utah, then into the Colorado River and Gulf of Mexico, and is one of the most picturesque rivers of the continent. We started on our way early on the morning of July 6. After rounding a rocky bluff, we began to climb the hills again by a road similar in character to that by which we entered the valley. The upgrade was very steep, and we made slow progress winding through crooked and rough ravines for six or seven miles until we reached a spot where we could look down over the entire valley, and with our field glasses see the Indians repeating their sports of the previous day. The view was so beautiful that we halted to give our teams an hour’s rest and a light feed, while we feasted our eyes on the loveliness of the scene. Seeing it now from the West, as we had earlier from the East, added to and enhanced its charm, and we felt that the dullest intellect could not but be aroused to the deep consciousness that this was none less than the creative handiwork of God, a material and permanent expression of his supreme beneficence and goodness. (To be continued) Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale FOR SALE: CANNING to- 2ND CHANCE SALE: 505 matoes, & green peppers, Terry Lane, Hastings. Barstools, organ, adult/kids (269)671-4233. clothing, toys. NEW ITEMS HIGH QUALITY, GREAT ADDED!!!! 8/27-8/28, 9COMFORT: White Cedar 4pm. Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, Automotive porch swings, rocking ‘92 FORD EXPLORER: chairs, 2 styles Adirondack $1,000. New exhaust, brakes. chairs, side tables and more. For more information Best prices around! Your lo(269)623-3182 cal outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood National Ads Working Hastings, Mi. 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Over the past several years, you might have heard about socially responsible investing, sometimes known as “sustainable investing” or “ethical investing.” Probably the most common way to take part in this type of investing is through socially responsible mutual funds — but are these funds suitable for your overall financial goals? Before you can answer that question, you need to become somewhat familiar with how these types of mutual funds operate. Basically, the managers of socially conscious funds seek to own companies that, in various ways, may promote such things as human rights and environmental and consumer protection. These managers also typically “screen out” those companies involved with the military, tobacco, alcohol and other industries involved with products or services that may be controversial. So you may ask yourself, after these qualifications are imposed and screens are applied, can socially responsible mutual funds still find the right investments to earn a reasonable rate of return? And the answer is yes — the performance of many of these funds has been comparable to that of non-screened funds. Furthermore, the performance of socially responsible funds can be tracked and measured against other funds with similar objectives. Socially responsible funds even have their own index — the Domini Social 400 Index. While this index is not managed, and you can’t invest directly in it, you will find it a useful tool should you decide to invest in socially responsible funds. Yet, despite these factors, there is at least one potential drawback to investing in socially responsible mutual funds: lack of diversification. The problem isn’t so much that an individual socially responsible fund may not be properly diversified, although that could happen, given the necessity to screen out entire industries. The bigger issue is that the universe of socially responsible funds is much smaller than that of other funds, and socially responsible funds, by definition, resemble each other to a certain extent. Consequently, you may have a hard time achieving a diversified portfolio of socially responsible funds across different asset classes — small, midsize and large companies, “value” stocks, international stocks, etc. — that is so important when investing. Of course, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. However, the more asset classes you can diversify into, the better opportunity you have to help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. This helps explain why socially responsible portfolios tend to have more volatile returns and are more susceptible to sharp downturns during bear markets than non-socially responsible mutual funds. Before you invest in a socially conscious fund, or any mutual fund, for that matter, be sure to read the prospectus carefully, because it describes the fund’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. In the investment world, knowledge is power. Ultimately, in evaluating socially responsible funds, you will have to decide just how much your sense of social responsibility will affect your investment choices. So take your time, evaluate all the factors involved, consider the alternatives— and make the decisions that are right for you. Mutual funds are offered and sold by prospectus. You should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Your Edward Jones financial advisor can provide a prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.15 +.51 AT&T 26.30 +1.20 CMS Energy Corp. 13.53 +.48 Coca-Cola Co. 48.74 +.13 Dow Chemical Co. 21.56 +.46 Exxon Mobil 70.68 +4.19 Family Dollar Stores 29.79 +.74 Ford Motor Co. 7.59 -.05 First Financial Bancorp 8.27 +.44 Intl. Bus. 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Nearly 75 area residents attended the meeting to learn more about the board’s proposal to establish township offices and storage space in the opera house. Township Supervisor Jack Owens opened the meeting with a public comment portion, allowing local residents to share their views on the proposed changes. “I want to thank everyone for coming. We haven’t had this many people in here in a long time,” said Owens. “We were thinking about using the opera house for offices, and what we’re doing is checking into the feasibility of that thought.” Owens told the crowd was the first step in the process, and no plans had been developed prior to Monday night. Former Supervisor Russ Laverty was among the first to speak during public comment and recalled the reasons behind the renovations to the opera house that took place in the 1990s. “The purpose of the renovation was to reestablish the opera house as a meeting or gathering place for the residents of the town“The proposal to construct office space on the ballroom floor, thus removing the opportunity for the opera house to serve as a gathering place for residents of this township, is totally inconsiderate, self-serving and totally inappropriate on the part of the township board.” Former Township Supervisor Russ Laverty ship,” he said. “Since the second renovation was completed in 1992, there have been many functions conducted in the facility. If offices are constructed on the main floor, use of the facility will no longer be available to residents of Vermontville Township or residents of the village.” Laverty also emphasized that the elected officials were aware of the lack of office space when they ran for office and suggested that the storage room on the ground level be renovated for use by the board. “When the individuals ran for five elected offices — and that’s the five of you — when you did so ... they knew that no physical office came with the elected position. Secondly, they were aware that no physical office would be or should be or expected in the near future with funding limitations,” said Laverty. “The proposal to construct office space on the ballroom floor, thus removing the opportunity for the opera house to serve as a gathering place for residents of this township, is totally inconsiderate, self-serving and totally inappropriate on the part of the township board.” Vermontville resident Scott Peters also voiced his opposition to the board’s proposed changes. “This building should not be used for what it was not intended for. This is an opera house with a stage, box office, coat check area and balcony,” said Peters. “It’s important to look beyond today and recognize the long-term effects our decisions can have. We need the foresight and vision for what this building can be again.” Township Treasurer JoAnn Nehmer read a prepared statement to the audience, explaining her reasons for needing office space and wanting to use the 111-year-old building to house the records of the township. “Thank you for the public notice you’ve displayed. However, it was misleading with the terminology of construction of offices on the main floor. That says to me that the walls will be put up and the character of the building will be destroyed. That is not and never was the intent of the use of this building,” said Nehmer. “This beautiful historical site, landmark that once housed many uses. The building is the jewel of the county. The days of the Slout Players, roller skating, high school graduation and firemen dances and many other activities and most recently The Revue is long gone. Will they ever return? Most likely not.” Nehmer said the community needs a place where people can access information and records can be stored. Trustee Blair Miller addressed the audience on the issue and spoke about a flyer that had been circulated in the community announcing the special meeting. “Having read this committee thing here, I think it was probably antagonistic a little bit. There’s a lot of people. Listening to your comments, you’ve got a lot of things to say, and your comments are based really before you heard what anyone on this township board has to say. Which is kind of unfortunate, I think you’ve kind of been misled,” said Miller. “Certainly, we’re working on an idea, but this was the first meeting to discuss an idea ... I was kind of hoping that we would move the public comment until after the meeting so that we could hear — you folks could hear — what your elected officials are trying to do to improve this township.” After public comment and board discussion, Trustee Brian Moore made a motion to keep the opera house as it is and maintain its use as a rental hall and community facility. “We do need offices, because I want accountability from the treasurer, clerk, supervisor, trustee’s and assessor. I feel that you, the people, have never had a fair shake, The 111-year-old Vermontville Opera House survived a vote Monday evening to turn its main floor into office and storage space for use by Vermontville Township officials. not having the records in a place where we can find them. We do need offices, but this building was not made for offices,” said Moore. Clerk Sharon Stewart and Miller voted against the motion to continue to use the opera house as it is currently used. Stewart cited the wording of the motion as her reason for voting against it. “I don’t want to vote in favor of Brian’s motion, period. End of discussion. I would like to be able to look at other options and discuss it further down the road,” said Stewart. Under recommendations from audience members, the township board members said they will look into forming a committee to help the board come up with a solution for the lack of storage and office space. The board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in the opera house. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Page 10 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel R. Clark and Mary A. Clark, husband an wife, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2006, and recorded on January 24, 2006 in instrument 1159284, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-HE3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Seven And 01/100 Dollars ($222,677.01), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 9; thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds West along the South line of said Section, 200.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said Section, 521.07 feet to the Shore of Hathaway Lake; thence along an intermediate Traverse line of said Lake South 88 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East 46.36 feet; thence North 82 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds East 154.78 feet to said East line of Section 5 and the end of said Traverse line; thence South along said East line, 543.81 feet to the place of beginning. Including land lying between said Traverse line and the Waters of Hathaway Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537183 File #273327F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne M. Menacher, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2007, and recorded on November 30, 2007 in instrument 20071130-0004714, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 78/100 Dollars ($213,912.78), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel beginning at a point 265 Feet North of the Southeast corner of section 32, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Thence West at right angles to the Section line 464 Feet to an iron stake on the shore of Gun Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore 68.3 Feet to an iron stake at an angle of 40 Degrees 16 Feet measured counterclockwise from the first line, thence easterly 427.8 Feet to the East line of 87 Degrees 28 Minutes with the proceeding line, thene South 64 Feet to the place of beginning. Excepting a strip of land 16.5 Feet wide adjacent the section line reserved for Highway Purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537351 File #277428F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM ARTHUR HESS, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated May 5, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 6, 2008, as instrument number 20080506-0004821 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($74,747.45). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 13 of Village of Hastings Addition by H.J. Kenfield, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 9 of Barry County Records. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 820 E. Bond St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-235-079-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: August 27, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael Tobin aka Mike Tobin a married man, andCheryl Tobin,a married woman, as husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Lender LTD dba City Federal Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 26th day of April, 2004 in Doc# 1126391 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest to Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Eight & 80/100 ($84,338.8), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of September, 2009 at 1:00 p m o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 8, Block 15, Daniel Striker's Addition to the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page(s) 11, except the use only of a strip of land 11 feet East and West and 66 feet North and South of the SE corner of said premises to be used by the adjacent owners on the East as a driveway. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 8/6/2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77537202 248-362-2600 1697570-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Estelle Automotive, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, Michigan, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, as Mortgagee, dated December 24, 2004, and recorded on January 6, 2005, at Instrument No. 1139786, and modified by Mortgage Modification dated February 1, 2005, and recorded on February 9, 2005, at Instrument No. 1141277, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 46/100 Dollars ($240,829.46) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 13.64% per annum, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 892.53 feet, along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence north 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 194.00 feet, along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 194.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 350.00 feet to the point of beginning. Common Address: 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 Tax Parcel Number: 08-16-019-005-50 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 25, 2009 Fifth Third Bank PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 752-4618 (Publication 8/27/09-9/24/09) 77537703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lavern L. Lietzke, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to CCO Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165584, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand FiftyThree And 85/100 Dollars ($57,053.85), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 33 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds West 496.39 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 1642.15 feet, thence central angle of which is 13 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds and the chord of which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 42 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds East 223.27 feet; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds East 160 feet more or less to the Westerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said right of way line to said centerline of Nashville Road; thence Northwesterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537379 File #273919F01 77537727 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 25, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 77537709 — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen At Large Position. Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2009. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jacob G Baker, a married man and Jennifer Baker, as to dower rights only to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2006 and recorded November 8, 2006 in Instrument #1172515 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, by assignment dated July 14, 2009 and recorded July 20, 2009 in Instrument # 20090720007527 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Eight Cents ($148,121.08) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 3, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast one quarter of the Southwest one quarter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Township of Irving, County of Barry, Michigan; thence North along the center line of Hammond Road, 400 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence Southeasterly 445 feet or more or less to a point in the center of Brown Road 342 feet East of beginning; thence West along the center of Brown Road to beginning. Commonly known as 7020 Hammond Rd, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/06/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77537214 Our File No: 09-11807 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by LAURENCE G. BAILEY JR. and LEANNE K. BAILEY, husband and wife, of 4280 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 (“Mortgagor”), to Select Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 (“Mortgagee”), dated February 22, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on February 28, 2005, in Instrument No. 1142071 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 08/100 Dollars ($82,910.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 810 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat, in Liber 0 of Plats, Page E. PPN: 08-55-201-252-00 Commonly known as: 306 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 SELECT BANK Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 77537598 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made Floyd F. Williams, Married, and Diane C. Williams, Married, individually and as Trustees of the Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams Revocable Trust dated 3/19/1998, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2003, and recorded on February 24, 2003, in Instrument Number 1098190, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $40,051.84 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 11.990%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West, 2549.49 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West 100.81 feet to the center 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East, 587.19 feet to the Westerly right of way of the former C K & S Railroad; thence South 51 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds East 289.67 feet along said right of way line; thence Southeasterly, 62.42 feet along said right of way line and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 3457.78 feet, the central angle of which is 01 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds East, 62.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 785.26 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence North 33 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 141.95 feet along said centerline to the point of’ beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Spencer C. Farris P-70470 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77537562 L0240MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sharlyn K. Musser and James A. Musser, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178192, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to H&R Block Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Eight And 21/100 Dollars ($130,408.21), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the centerline of Old M37, which lies South 0 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1040.27 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11, thence North 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East 245 feet, thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 178 feet, thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 245 feet, thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 178 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to right of way for purposes of ingress and engress over the East driveway on said premises from West State Road on the South side of said premises to a certain barn on premises located Easterly of said above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276483F01 77537737 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 59/100 Dollars ($234,639.59), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537499 File #250201F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Warren Searles, Charlotte Searles, husband and wife and Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2005 and recorded October 20, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154900, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred FortySeven and 69/100 Dollars ($115,847.69) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: That part of the South 64 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West on the South Section line 867.54 feet; thence North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 30.26 feet to the Place of Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 491.48 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds East parallel to the South Section line 481.53 feet; hence South 1 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds West 491.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West parallel to the South section line 498.34 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land the centerline of said easement being described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 867.54 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement; thence the centerline of said easement runs North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 250.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4636 77537764 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda G. Ford, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2004, and recorded on December 22, 2004 in instrument 1139089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve And 17/100 Dollars ($85,012.17), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence North 300 feet for place of beginning; thence East 156 feet; thence North 266 feet; thence West 156 feet; thence South 266 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537539 File #275188F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Michael A. Brauer and Lorrie A. Brauer, husband and wife, ("Debtors") to Manufactured Homes Unlimited, dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 537, et. seq., said Mortgage being assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) ("Green Tree"), by Mortgage Assignment dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 540, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $59,437.24, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owed by Debtors to Green Tree together with interest at 9.21 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq., on September 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05’ WEST ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 465.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 25” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/8TH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 467.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’ EAST, 465.80 FEET TO SAID 1/8TH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39’ 25” WEST ON SAID 1/8TH LINE, 467.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND EXTENDING WEST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL, 660 FEET TO LANG ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is established to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. Dated: August 11, 2009 Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) By: DONALD A. BRANDT(P30183) BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Attorneys for Green Tree 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77537384 File No.: 6140.0613 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley 8010 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 280.6815 77537762 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Thirty-Five and 30/100 ($184,035.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North quarter post of section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19` 49" East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 232.83 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46` 34" East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46` 34" East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01` 13" West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19` 49" West, 860.67 feet to the North-South quarter line of said section 9; thence North 01 degrees 03` 31" East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof; subject to an Easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof, 20.19 acres. Less and except: Commencing at the North quarter corner of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 27` 57" West 364.49 feet along the North line of the Northwest quarter of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 07` 22" East 825.00 feet parallel with the North-South quarter line of said Section 33, to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 27` 57" East 364.49 feet to said NorthSouth quarter line; thence North 89 degrees 29` 18" East 860.66 feet parallel with the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 651.62 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of said Northeast quarter; thence South 07 degrees 01` 17" West 548.35 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 66.00 feet to the Northwest corner of the recorded Condominium of Daisy Lane No.1; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 436.99 feet along the West line of Daisy Lane No. 1; thence South 89 degrees 46` 54" West 66.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 139.05 feet to the East-West quarter line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 24.19 feet to a point being 50.0 feet Northerly of the centerline of West State Road, perpendicular measurement; thence North 73 degrees 22` 17" West 632.00 feet parallel with said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 408.56 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52` 38" West 123.46 feet to the North-South quarter line of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 52` 38" West 364.48 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 1026.09 feet along the East line of the recorded Plat of Prairie Acres, and the extension thereof, to the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of Prairie Acres; thence continuing North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 236.79 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: August 27, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09MI00610-2 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Elicio Lee Ingersoll and Marsha Ingersoll, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 628 E Grand St, Hastings, MI 49058-1973. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 25, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 25, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 231538F02 77537742 MORTGAGE SALE *THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Pandl Family Trust dated April 16, 1992, to Fifth Third Bank withan address of 1830 East Paris Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2002, recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument No. 1092325, Barry County Records, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $605,806.18 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on OCTOBER 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the east door of the Courthouse located at 220 West 8th Street, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the place for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of $89.36 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in the Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of a said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 351.55 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet ;thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 192.00 feet to the Place of Beginning, subject to Highway Right of Way for Middleville Road (M-37) over the East 50 feet thereof and over the East 60 feet of the South 74.59 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with a 20.0 foot wide utility easement, the North line of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of aid Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56’ 06” West 934.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 352.05 feet to the Point of Beginning of said North line; thence North 89 degrees 42’ 11” West 357.01 feet to the Point of Ending of said North line; except the East 50.0 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 357.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet to the Point of Ending of said centerline. Together with an easement for drainage over Sunset Park as shown on the recorded Plat of Misty Ridge, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. commonly known as: 620 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan / PP#: 08-41-027-016-20 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241(a), in which case the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. FIFTH THIRD BANK, MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC August 17, 2009 Peter D. Rhoades Date P O Box 2271 Holland MI 49422 77537627 616-355-7318 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 12, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Lee, Carr Absent: Hawthorne Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Approved appointment of Patty Hard as an Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member. Approved Resolution #2009-110, Planning Commission Terms of Office, by roll call vote. Approved Resolution #2009-111, Zoning Board of Appeals Terms of Office, by roll call vote. Appointed Treasurer to set value on each piece of surplus outdated office equipment. Postponed discussion of possible hall expansion until the September meeting. Accepted Ordinance #2009-136 for 1st reading by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77537744 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER RISON and ANISSA RISON, husband and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated November 28, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071206-0004912, as partially released by agreement dated January 18, 2008, recorded January 24, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080124-0000759, Barry County Records, and by agreement dated July 14, 2008, recorded September 15, 2008, as Instrument No. 200809150009167, Barry County Records (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three and 47/100 Dollars ($111,173.47). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 3rd day of September, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 18, T3N, R10W, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 393.00 feet to point of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 247.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 330.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 287 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 110.00 feet; thence North 00º 15' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 220.00 feet to point of beginning. Except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section, thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 413.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 35.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East, 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West, 75.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 15.00 feet; thence North 00º 07' 15" East, 40.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West, 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also except that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankey Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the Southwest corner of said section; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 660.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 448.00 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00º 07' 15" East 25.00 feet; thence North 89º 41' 05" East 235.00 feet; thence South 00º 07' 15" West 25.00 feet; thence South 89º 41' 05" West 235.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of the premises that exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises and property described above or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in or upon the premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Rison Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-018-013-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 6, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77536989 1680608-1 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25274-DE Estate of Vera Belle McCray. Date of birth: 11/18/1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Vera Belle McCray, who lived at 1335 Sheffield Road, Hickory Corners, Michigan died March 3, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gary Olson, 811 Montevideo Dr., Lansing, MI 48917, named personal representative or proposed representative, or to both the probate court 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/19/09 Donald B. Lawrence, Jr. P16463 5801 W. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 80857 Lansing, MI 48908 517-886-7176 Gary Olson 811 Montivideo Dr., Apt. 1 Lansing, MI 48917 77537655 517-886-1538 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Trumpower, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on March 7, 2006 in instrument 1161008, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Midfirst Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen And 85/100 Dollars ($158,813.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Prairieville Heights, According to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537452 File #141532F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT has occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage made on February 16, 2006, by PINNACLE DEVELOPERS, L.L.C., a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagors, to BYRON BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, recorded February 24, 2006, in Instrument No. 1160534 of Mortgages, as assigned to BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company by Assignment of Mortgage of similar or even date herewith, Barry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage at the date of this notice the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and 66/100 ($76,254.66) on principal and interest. The length of the redemption period under MCL 600.3240, is 6 months from the date of the sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North Door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the lands and premises, or as much thereof as is necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows, to-wit: Unit No. 18, EAST TOWN HOMES, a Condominium according to the Master Deed, recorded in Document No. 1074113, as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Property Address: 130-2 Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan Parcel Number: 08-41-195-018-00 Dated: August 6, 2009 BYRON ACQUISITION, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: John R. Grant 1100 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Ave., N.W. P.O. Box 360 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0360 77537209 (616) 732-5000 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. US BANK N.A. hereby provides notice to Brian S. Willson and Leslie Willson, 128 Sherbrooke Court, HASTINGS, MI. 49058 [“Mortgagor(s)”], that Brian S. Willson and Leslie Willson’s mortgage (“Mortgage”) is in default and you have the right to request a meeting with US BANK N.A. through their designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-5397401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal. com. Brian S. Willson and Leslie Willson also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at their website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (517) 373-8370 (Tel). If Mortgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Mortgagor(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Mortgagor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Mortgagor(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: August 27, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77537658 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Phares H Courtney III and Lori L Courtney, Husband and Wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007 and recorded April 23, 2007 in Instrument # 1179564 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($127,460.95) including interest 9.824% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. Commonly known as 417 N Main St, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/27/2009 Beneficial Michigan Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12457 ASAP# 3238173 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 09/10/2009, 09/17/2009 77537746 FOR PUBLICATION ONLY NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Timothy E. Allwardt Lucinda D. Allwardt 418 Phillips St. Nashville, MI 49073 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Timothy E. Allwardt and Lucinda D. Allwardt, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property located at 418 Phillips St., Nashville, Michigan, 49073. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-7711 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Klinge, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2006, and recorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175197, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 25/100 Dollars ($76,484.25), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 289 of the original plat of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 8 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537511 File #275007F01 77537721 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin A. Davis, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006, and recorded on April 26, 2006 in instrument 1163649, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Thirteen And 17/100 Dollars ($90,113.17), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537374 File #274131F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark S Warner and Rebecca S Warner, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Key Bank USA, NA, Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2002, and recorded on January 22, 2002 in instrument 1073445, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust Series ACE 2005-SD2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy And 52/100 Dollars ($54,670.52), including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 9 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 in the Village of Nashville According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 66, Also Known as: Commencing 20 rods East of the Northeast Corner of Lot Number 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; Thence East 132 feet; Thence South to the Michigan Central Railroad; Thence West along railroad line 148 feet; Thence North to place of beginning. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537504 File #074114F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. FLAGSTAR BANK hereby provides notice to Charlene A. Kling and Dennis H. Kling, 280 Powell Road, HASTINGS, MI. 49058 [“Mortgagor(s)”], that Charlene A. Kling and Dennis H. Kling’s mortgage (“Mortgage”) is in default and you have the right to request a meeting with FLAGSTAR BANK through their designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Charlene A. Kling and Dennis H. Kling also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at their website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (517) 373-8370 (Tel). If Mortgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Mortgagor(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Mortgagor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Mortgagor(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: August 27, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77537758 FOR PUBLICATION ONLY NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Timothy E. Allwardt Lucinda D. Allwardt 418 Phillips St. Nashville, MI 49073 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Timothy E. Allwardt and Lucinda D. Allwardt, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property located at 418 Phillips St., Nashville, MI 49073. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-7711 77537719 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle Main, single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2005, and recorded on July 6, 2005 in instrument 1149102, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nineteen And 13/100 Dollars ($89,019.13), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning 8 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 Rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning Parcel 2: Beginning 12 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537400 File #274135F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Matthew Schultz and Nicole Schultz, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4217 Buehler Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9573. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537686 File # 281531F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 16, 2007 and recorded March 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177825, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 94/100 Dollars ($90,960.94) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of Lots 6 and 7, Block 26 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537593 File No. 362.6319 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G Vaughn, and Cassandre L Vaughn, a/k/a Cassandra f/k/a Cassandre L Byers, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co. East MI, Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2001, and recorded on December 7, 2001 in instrument 1070955, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Four And 74/100 Dollars ($53,704.74), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16, as place of beginning; thence North 3 chains; thence East 50 feet; thence South 3 chains; thence West 50 feet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537534 File #279984F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Howell, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2007 and recorded June 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181216, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Ninety-Five and 11/100 Dollars ($180,095.11) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Near Lane Estates Plat Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537580 File No. 285.9664 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Thomas Robert Sheridan 2222 Robinwood Drive Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 310.4986 77537760 DOG PARK, continued from page 1 lations or boundaries that would be incompatible with the Hastings Area (Joint Future Land Use Plan) unless all other jurisdictions (Barry County, Hastings and Rutland Charter and Carlton townships) agree to the amendment. The proposed ordinance was tabled until the council’s next meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. • Approved a request from Liz Meek to allow city staff to work with representatives from a television station to discuss the possibility of hosting a “park party” in one of the city’s parks next summer. • Approved a request from the Thornapple Garden Club to place a Blue Star Memorial near the base of the Civil War monument in Tyden Park. The city will work with the club to find a suitable location for the monument, recognizing that improvements are planned for the park entry area. • Approved a request from Caitlyn Nosanov, a Youth Advisory Council intern to hold its annual “roof sit” on scaffolding to be erected on the sidewalk near Secondhand Corners in downtown Hastings. • Approved the appointment of Mayor Bob May and Mayor Pro Tem Don Tubbs to serve as voting delegate and alternate delegate at the annual Michigan Municipal League meeting. • Awarded Kerr Pump and Supply a contract for raw sewage pumps in the amount not to exceed $51,720 ($34,870 for two pumps with $11,850 for installation and $5,000 electrical hook-up. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, as the date for a public hearing to receive public comment regarding an application for Community Development Block Grant funds for downtown residential rehabilitation projects through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael W. Horstman and Christine A. Horstman, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 9760 Brown Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849-9437. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537700 File # 281233F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rush O Stidham and Celia A Stidham husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union Bank Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 in instrument 1058328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine And 83/100 Dollars ($41,449.83), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 3 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 22 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276465F01 77537751 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra Daniels and Scott Daniels, wife and husband, to TriBeCa Lending Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2000 and recorded October 12, 2000 in Instrument Number 1050684, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 85/100 Dollars ($57,880.85) including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 9, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17 Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 95. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: March 12, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77532620 File No. 326.2839 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard L Standler Sr an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2005, and recorded on December 6, 2005 in instrument 1157262, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 21/100 Dollars ($211,170.21), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Brookfield Acres, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of Section 29 Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537345 File #272976F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan P Aseltine and Nicole L Aseltine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ten And 57/100 Dollars ($108,610.57), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: South 57 feet 9 inches of the North 115 feet 6 inches of the South 165 feet of lots 9 and 10, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #281807F01 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 8, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk J. Owens, Treasurer D. Newhouse, and Trustee B. Miller. Absent: Trustee S. Ritchie. Also present were 17 guests. Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes were approved for, June 10, 2009 Regular Board Meeting as corrected. Correspondence reported. Barry County Commissioners Report given. Parks’ Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as presented. Barry County Economic Development Alliance, CSW Job training, Channel Drive/Ford Point Special Meeting, and Phosphorous Ordinance were discussed. Prairieville Township Police Procedures were approved. Trustee Ritchie handed out report from James White, Mikea, Meyers, Beckett & Jones PLC. Officer Mark Doster was discharged. Treasurer D. Newhouse was appointed to Library Board and Southwest Community Development. Board Comments received. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77537732 77537756 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Malinda M Powers a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred FortyEight And 96/100 Dollars ($76,948.96), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 1, R.J. Grants Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 15 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537694 File #275959F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jason Frei and Heather Frei, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1149 Charlton Dr, Hastings, MI 490589115. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537634 File # 280757F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMMY S. JENKINS, A MARRIED WOMAN and ANDREW T. JENKINS, HER HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2007, and recorded on July 10, 2007, in Document No. 1182761, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($138,865.34), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR'S GLASGOW ADDITION NO. 1 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77537575 Southfield, MI 48075 FOR PUBLICATION ONLY NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas 15466 M-66 Hwy Bellevue, MI 49021 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Carol A. Boyd f/k/a, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property located at 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-7711 77537723 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANE E. LANCASTER (FORMERLY CHILTON), A SINGLE WOMAN, to AMERICA'S MONEYLINE, INC., Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2003, and recorded on December 29, 2003, in Document No. 1119979, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($92,105.88), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 5 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 648 FEET OF THE WEST 679 FEET OF THE WEST 96 RODS OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3228954 08/20/2009, 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 77537529 09/10/2009 FOR PUBLICATION ONLY NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas 15466 M-66 Hwy. Bellevue, MI 49021 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Carol A. Boyd, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property located at 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 24, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 24, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 77537725 (616) 531-7711 �Page 14 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK looks for good start against Parchment Friday The Panthers need to start strong. Delton Kellogg opens the nine-game Kalamazoo Valley Association slate against four teams that were a combined 9-27 in the fall of 2008. The Panthers were a part of that lower tier of the KVA themselves, finishing 18. “It’s important to get off to a good start in the first four weeks when we play against three of the lower tier teams in the KVA,” said new Panther head coach Jay Carrigan. Delton opens the season at home against Parchment this Friday, then plays at Maple Valley next Thursday. “If we can start out strong we will have good momentum going into the second half of the league season when we face some of our tougher opponents,” added Carrigan There are pros and cons to that approach. The Panthers have only had a couple weeks to learn their new coach’s offensive and defensive systems. It could be a good thing that the team is putting those into use for the first time against some of the KVA teams they should be most competitive with, but it could also make it a little tougher to get off to a good start. The Panthers have a solid list of returnees that includes senior quarterback Gavin Brinley and running backs Matt Ingle, Jordan Bourdo, and Cody Warner. Ingle averaged more than seven yards a carry last year, and scored nine touch downs. Seniors David Dalm, Jake Drum, Chris Horrocks, Jarret Ford, Aaron Aukerman, and Tim Brauer return along the offensive line, and tight ends Taylor Sewell and Jake Homister return as well. “With our numbers in the 20’s, we will have to stay healthy,” said Carrigan. “Depth will be a challenge.” Many of those guys were already used to playing two ways. Horrocks had a solid year at linebacker last fall, and Ingle is a key returnee in the defensive secondary. The list of players stepping up onto the varsity this season includes senior Deon Ferris as a split end and defensive back, as well as junior running back/defensive backs Jeff Bisset, Aaron Hakes, and Rahim Neal, linemen/linebackers Chris Lane, Cody Lepper, Austin Pinks, and Harley Miller. “We’ve had a great off-season and summer of preparing ourselves physically for the upcoming season,” said Carrigan. “We have good team speed and some athletes who can make plays in space. We should be strong and quick up front on both sides of the ball. Our desire to work hard and improve every day is encouraging.” by Brett Bremer Getting set for what should be an interesting fall season More than one Lakewood football fan asked me in the past week or two how the Hastings varsity football team is looking. I had to tell them I didn’t know. It wasn’t because I was trying to avoid spilling any secrets. It’s just that the Saxon varsity football team is one of about 40 teams I’m trying to learn about at this point in the season. Hadn’t gotten to the Saxons yet. There are always those fans who think that when a team passes all the time, it needs to run more. When a team runs all the time, it needs to pass more. From what I hear, the Lakewood boys are looking to spread the field a little more, and so are the Saxons this fall. One source told me that she was glad to hear that the Saxons were tossing the ball around a little bit more than usual at their scrimmage, and maybe it would finally be the end of the “run it up the middle” days. I’ll believe that when I see it. You don’t have a student-athlete like Dewey Slaughter run for a couple thousand yards in his first two seasons and then take the ball out of his hands his senior year. Sure, he could be a good decoy now and then, but I expect the Saxons to play the kind of football that they’ve played for the last four seasons under head coach Fred Rademacher. Tough football. Playing to win instead of playing not to lose. Speaking of Rademacher, it seems like he’s been coaching at Hastings for two or three seasons. Nope. Is his fifth season on the sideline for the Saxons. He and Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch are now the dean’s of Barry County football. Veitch took over the Viking program in 2004, Rademacher the Saxon program in 2005. It’s the first fall at Maple Valley coach Brian Lincoln, at Delton Kellogg head coach Jay Carrigan, and the second for Chad Ruger at Thornapple Kellogg. It’ll be interesting to see which of these guys (if any) are able to have a run like coach Guenther Mittelstaedt had at Maple Valley and stick around for 20 years or so. Moving a little closer to the present day, there are quite a few interesting things to pay attention for this fall in the Barry County sports season. Close to the top of my list are a couple of varsity volleyball programs. Kellie Rowland is back leading the Lakewood varsity volleyball program, but the team lost star Anna Lynch to an injury this summer and she won’t be back. There are three or four freshman now that the Vikings are counting on. Rowland said Tuesday though after her team’s run at the Northview Invitational that “it’s not where you’re at in August that matters.” Just as interesting in the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team. The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team picture in this edition of the Banner has the girls’ names in the caption because I was able to look at the photo and recognize all eight of the girls (and their coach). There wasn’t a single senior on the team a year ago, and the Panthers swept through the KVA to their first ever league title. The Panthers have to contend with the defending Class C state champions from Schoolcraft in the KVA, then head to a district tournament that once again includes Lakewood and Gull Lake. What else is there to look forward to? A lot. Hastings’ Gabrielle Shipley was an all-state golfer in Division 2 as a freshman, and is back for her sophomore season. Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester ended her sophomore season by running the fastest time ever for a TK girl and placing second in the state in Division 2. To that point, she had been undefeated for the season. Can she have a completely undefeated season this year, even though she might meet up with Milan’s Jordan Tomecek (the 2008 D2 state champion) again at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn? How do the new football coaches at Delton and Maple Valley fare? We’ll get to see next Thursday when the two teams meet. Will Lakewood ever get to play a home tennis match again? Can the TK/Hastings girls’ swimming and diving team match or better last year’s season? Who can keep up with the Forest Hills Eastern cross country teams, boys’ soccer team, boys’ tennis team, or the South Christian girls’ golf team in the O-K Gold? Like I said at the top, I don’t know. But I will in November. Have a great fall. The 2009 Delton Kellogg varsity football team. DK girls will rely on young talent by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Juniors Taylor Hennessey and Renee McConahay are the only two returning members of last year’s Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team that qualified for the state finals in Division 3. Head coach Dale Grimes doesn’t expect the rebuilding process to last too long though. “Fortunately, with the success that coach William Warren has had with organizing the middle school program, this high school rebuilding should prove to be very constructive.” There are a handful of freshmen that Grimes expects his teams to rely on during the season, including Christy Boze, Brianna Russell, Molly Egelkraut, and Liz Jackson. There are also a pair of sophomores, Jolene Drum and Kelsey Sofia, that should prove to be huge assets to the team in their first go at cross country. “Both of these girls competed at the track state final in the 3200-meter relay,” Grimes said of Drum and Sofia. “Not only do they bring racing experience to the team, they also bring talent, incredible work ethic and dedication.” Drum and Sofia aren’t the only ones who aren’t afraid of hard work. Grimes has been very impressed with his team’s work ethic so far. It’s just too bad that a few girls came into the season nursing injuries. That’s one thing that Grimes said his team won’t have an easy time dealing with because of a small number of athletes. “Despite only returning two from last year’s underdog state qualifying team, it appears that this year’s team could improve on the success that was had last year,” said Grimes. One of those two returnees, Hennessey, was an all-conference honorable mention performer in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last year. Grimes called his 2008 team and “underdog state qualifying” team, because it had one of its top finishes of the season at its regional meet where it placed third. The team was just seventh in the KVA last fall, and placed fifth at the Barry County Meet. Schoolcraft returns a very talented squad that went to the Division 3 State Finals as well last year. The Eagles placed eighth with just one senior in their lineup. Delton’s girls finished 27th in the final team standings. Delton opens the season Friday at the Wayland Invitational. Cheer team ready to root on the Delton Kellogg gridders Taylor Hennessey The 2009 Delton Kellogg varsity sideline cheer team. Squad set to shout for the Saxons The 2009 Hastings varsity sideline cheerleading team. Team members are (front from left) Lindsey Williams, Holly Bomer, (second row) Brittany Morgan, Kayla Huver, Alex Wendorf, Jessica Morgan, Chelsea Falconer, (third row) Tara Baker, Brittany Cowles, Brandy Gorodenski, Haylee Rhodes, (back) coach Amy Hubbell, Megan Herbstreith, Barbara Cotton, Kayla Squires, and manager Bethany Roberts. (Photo by Casey Chaney) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 15 DK volleyball defending KVA champs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If last year wasn’t, then this is their year. Terin Norris, Hannah Williams, Kaitlin Marshall, Adrianna Culbert all earned All-Region honors during the 2008 season. Those four, and teammate Katie Searles, all earned All-KVA honors as well. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volleyball team took the top honor in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last year too, winning the school’s first conference championship in the sport with an undefeated league season. A brutal Class B district slate brought he Panthers season to an end early, and Delton had to watch as their league rivals from Schoolcraft went on to capture the Class C State Championship. The Panthers will be in a fight for the KVA championship with the Eagles once again, and look to put together a longer postseason run. Every major contributor returns for the Panthers in 2009, after going through the entire 2008 season without a single senior in the line-up. The senior Norris, who’s already verbally committed to play at Western Michigan University next year, leads the group along with the sophomore Culbert. That duo was tremendous last season splitting time between the setting position and an outside hitter spot. They both had over 500 kills, both had roughly 800 assists, at well over 100 blocks. Culbert was closer to 200 blocks. Seniors Williams and Searles are strong hitters on the outside, and Marshall is one of the best defensive players in the area. Also back in the front row are senior Abby Culbert and junior Carly Boehm, while junior Taylor Blacken returns to back row duties for Delton. The Panthers start defense of their KVA title next Wednesday at home against Parchment. Delton had a tough non-conference slate to open the season. They went to the Gull Lake Invitational last week, hosted their own tournament yesterday, and will be back in action Saturday at the Portage Northern Invitational. The 2009 Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Hannah Williams, Katie Searles, Kaitlin Marshall, Taylor Blacken, (back) head coach Jack Magelssen, Terin Norris, Carly Boehm, Adrianna Culbert, and Abby Culbert. (Delton Kellogg team photos by Mike Wertman) DK state qualifiers look to return to MIS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The duo of seniors Nick Rendon and Brandon Humphreys is back to lead the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team into the 2009 season. Both were all-conference in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last fall, and ended their season in the Division 3 State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. They intend to finish the year at MIS once again. Also back is junior Tyler Bourdo, another All-KVA performer from a year ago who just missed out on a trip to the finals. “They will have a huge impact on leading the ‘09 team through the season,” said head coach Dale Grimes. Rendon is a four-year varsity runner. This is the third year on the varsity for Humphreys and the second for Bourdo. As a team, the Panthers finished second in the KVA last year and second at the Barry County Invitational. Also back are senior Chris Dybalski, Hayden Durham, Ben Crookston, Jon Kelley, and junior Bobby Mayberry. “Each have been integral parts of the JV team in the past, but we will be looking for them to earn a spot on the varsity team this year,” said Grimes. The team could also get a boost from sophomore Kannon Hoffman, who Grimes said has had tremendous improvement since last year and is making a “strong case” for a spot on the varsity squad. The team is also looking for good things from freshman Logan Hanson and sophomore Ryan Watson. “We should have a strong pack of runners showing up at the finish line,” said Grimes. “There will be a lot of competition within the team for spots on the varsity squad. There are a lot of motivated individuals within this team. These guys have set forth some great goals for themselves this year and are practicing with the effort and attitude necessary for attaining goals.” One of those goals is getting to the state finals as a team. The Panthers were fourth at their regional a year ago, one spot short of qualifying for state. “Missing the chance to go to the state finals as a team by one place last year did not sit well with them,” said Grimes. The Panthers will face stiff competition at the top of the KVA standings. Hackett Catholic Central and Schoolcraft both went to the Division 3 State Finals, and Parchment has a program that is continuing to improve. Delton opens this season at the Wayland Invitational Friday, then will head to the Kalamazoo Central Invitational at Kalamazoo Valley Community College next Wednesday. KVA races start Sept. 16 at GalesburgAugusta. Nick Rendon Panthers aim to move up from 7th spot in KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There’s no where to go but up. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team finished seventh out of eight teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings last fall. “Finishing next to last in the conference standings provides a wealth of opportunities to improve,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Roberts, who’s entering his fourth season leading the program. “I could see us concluding the year like we did in 2007, by tying for third in the KVA whether that would be with Parchment or Galesburg-Augusta or another team is yet to be determined.” The top two teams in the league are likely to once again be traditional powers Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central. This team will be a very different one from last for the Panthers. Almost half of the lineup has turned over from last fall. “Integrating new players in our game play is always challenging, along with improving their skills and increasing game knowledge,” said Roberts. Having a solid defense and goalkeeper helps ease the transition. The Panthers return senior keeper Janson Fluty, who’ll spend most of his time in net. Richard Lindsey, another senior, anchors the defense that will also include senior TJay Petzold and junior Trevor Curtice who are new to the varsity. Up front, the Panthers return senior forward Joe Koopman and sophomore forward Mitch Wandell, who Roberts’ said he expects to be finishing drives off that come from the feeds of midfielders Jimmy Deibert, T.J. Boreham and C.J. Bromley. Roberts said he also expects contributions from back-up keeper Joey Springer, and freshmen Brandon Robbins and Zach Young. Delton Kellogg started the season on Monday afternoon, with a 9-2 win at home over Bellevue. Wandell, Fluty, and Thiago Lima had two goals each for the Panthers in the win, while Deibert, Boreham, and Koopman had one each. The Panthers moved in front of the Broncos early, as Deibert converted on a corner kick in the first minute. The Panthers then scored four more times in the first 18 minutes. 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The easy answer to that is to just hand the ball off to senior running back Darrell Slaughter, and let him carry the load. In the past two seasons, Slaughter has totaled 2,413 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns. Last year alone he had three games in which he rushed for over 250 yards. Running backs don’t come much more experienced than that. He’ll be in a backfield that also includes junior quarterback Alex Randall and junior quarterback Sean McKeough. Making holes for the backs once again are lineman Dustin Glaser, Colton Marlette, and Jacob Bailey. While there are question marks on offense for the Saxons, Rademacher feels a little better about his defense which returns seven starters including defensive backs Gage Pederson and Jon Gieseler and linebackers Kyle Griffith and Slaughter. Griffith was one of the Saxons top tacklers last season, after moving from defensive end to the middle linebacker spot. Giesler and Pederson are a very athletic pair in the secondary. “We should be competitive,” said Rademacher. Being competitive in the O-K Gold Conference in 2009 might actually mean being very good. The Saxons were just 4-5 last year, but were right there with most of the conference’s top teams including Caledonia which topped the Saxons by a single point and then went on to close out an undefeated regular season. Caledonia returns a strong squad again, led by four-year varsity quarterback Luke Wiest. Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian also return a number of players from teams that went to the playoffs a season ago. The Cougars went all the way to the state semifinals in Division 4, where they fell to the eventual state champions from Holland Christian. There’s time to get ready for those top teams, as the Saxons don’t face any of them until a trip to Caledonia Sept. 25. Hastings opens the season this Friday at home against Lakewood, then heads to Hillsdale for a nonconference contest next Thursday. The league season starts for the Saxons with a home game against Wayland Sept. 11. The 2009 Hastings varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) Nick Shuster, Kyle Griffith, Darrell Slaughter, Luke Hubbell, Jacob Bailey, Dustin Glaser, Brandon Bower, Gage Pederson, Jerry Willavize, Jason Eckley, Garret Darling, (second row) Cody Timm, Sean McKeough, Casey Shaeffer, Matt Schilds, Zack Nurenberg, Kevin Maurer, Alex Randall, Josh Coenen, Jake Stockham, Jon Gieseler, (third row) David Soya, Beau Reaser, Austin Blair, Kevin Osterink, Evan Shade, Tom Davis, Colton Marlette, Matt Mansfield, Dakota Brinkman, (back) coach Jeff Denny, coach Jack Hobert, head coach Fred Rademacher, coach Jamie Murphy, and coach Mike Dubois. Saxons inexperienced behind top two The 2009 Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Nick Peterson, John Aki, John Northrop, T.J. Heath, Jeromy Dobbin, Cody Redman, Omar Gomez, Josh Dunkelberger, Eric Kendall, Jared Bosma, (back) Matt Feldpausch, Mike Purchase, Jarred Rambin, Will Sprague, Kevin Bosma, Zack Passmore, Pat Loew, Zach Bolthouse, Richard Seres, and head coach Ben Conklin. (Photo by Casey Chaney) Saxon soccer opens today, versus FHE by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team is jumping right into the line of fire this season. The Saxons open the O-K Gold Conference season at home on Pierce Field against the defending conference champion Forest Hills Eastern Hawks this afternoon at 5:45 p.m. The league won’t let up very often, with Caledonia and South Christian also returning strong line-ups. The Saxons have some strong returnees of their own, especially up front. Senior Mike Purchase returns for his fourth varsity season at forward. His classmate Matt Feldpausch is back for a third varsity season, in the midfield. Purchase was all-conference honorable mention last year. Feldpausch was the team’s leading scorer with 12 goals in 2008. Senior Zack Passmore is back as well to CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER lead the Saxon defense. Head coach Ben Conklin said he likes his team’s chemistry so far, its size, and its speed at the forward position. Joining Purchase up front will be junior Eric Kendall. Kendall is not the only varsity newcomer that Conklin is expecting good things from. Juniors Jeromy Dobbin and Kevin Bosma will play big roles on the defensive side for the Saxons, Dobbin in the field and Bosma in goal. Conklin likes the size of his players, but not the size of his team. He said that there are a limited number of subs who can come off the bench and spell the starters. “Our goal is to improve over last year’s record, and to go as far as possible into districts,” said Conklin. The Saxons were one game under .500, at 10-11 last year. DEWEY’S AUTO BODY The 2009 Hastings boys’ tennis team. Team members are (front from left) Chris Doxtader, Tom Peurach, Logan Barrett, Calvin Case, Matt Kloosterman, Cody Hause, Simion Guenther, James Moray, (middle row) Riley McLean, Eric Pettengill, Jeremy Heinrich, Casey Martin, Steven Maurer, John Shakespeare, coach Andrew Haines, (back) head coach Ed von der Hoff, Zak Price, John Kalmink, Matt Mueller, Nate Rhoades, Stephen Krammin, and Brian Graybill. Missing from photo is John Parker. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors Riley McLean and Eric Pettengill are the only two seniors on the Saxon varsity boys’ tennis team this fall, and the only two with varsity singles experience. They return to the top of the line-up for the Hastings varsity boys’ tennis team. McLean played first singles for the Saxons last fall, and Pettengill was at number three. 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M-37 Hwy, Hastings 945-3550 “Work with the people who make you Feel At Home” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Page 17 McMahon returns to coaching varsity volleyball by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a team effort for the Saxons this season, and not just on the court. Gina McMahon returns to the bench for the Hastings varsity girls’ volleyball team this fall. She coached the varsity for six years before taking tow years off and then coaching the junior varsity a year ago. The Saxons spent much of the summer looking for a new coach, and finally chose to go with a team of McMahon, athletic director/wrestling coach Mike Goggins, and Kelsey Dickinson. “So far it has gone really well,” said McMahon. She joined the team at the end of July, at the Calvin College camp. For most of that week, the Saxon program had six to ten girls working out. McMahon said Goggins coached “years and years ago” at the middle school level. “Mostly we’re using him for a lot of the condition and the mental toughness these girls need, and a lot of pushing them to their limits and beyond because they’re not used to that. He’s letting them know that’s okay.” All the underclassmen from the 2008 team are back for the Saxons, including seniors Sam Watson, Brittany Hickey, Bethany Sams, Krystal Pratt, and Jenna Leigh Bailey. Juniors Kayla Vogel and Veronica Hayden return as well. Vogel, Hickey, and Hayden have all been a part of the Saxon varsity since their freshmen seasons. Vogel was named all-conference in the O-K Gold last year. The trio provide some decent height along the front line for the Saxons. Hastings opened the season at the Northview Invitational Tuesday, and had a rough day at the challenging tournament going 0-4. Byron Center, Grand Haven, and Holt all topped the Saxons in pool play in two games. In the quarterfinals of the Silver Bracket, the Saxons fell 25-12, 25-11 to Harper Creek to end the day. Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood both made it into the Gold Bracket, but fell in the quarterfinals, with the Trojans being topped by Grand Haven 27-25, 25-19 and Lakewood losing to Byron Center 23-25, 25-13, 15-13. Hastings was back in action at the Delton Kellogg Invitational yesterday, and will host its own invitational next Wednesday. The O-K Gold Conference season then starts up after the Labor Day break, with a home match against Wayland. Saxons in pack chasing Sailors on Gold’s greens by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s the underclassmen with the varsity experience on the Hastings varsity girls’ golf team this fall. Seniors Heather McCoy and Dena Letot have broken into the varsity line-up this season, where they’ll join sophomore Gabrielle Shipley, and juniors Jessica Kloosterman and Hannah Hodges. Shipley, Hodges, and Hodges all played a part in the 2008 team, which placed second in the O-K Gold Conference and just missed going to the state finals as a teams. Shipley did go to the Division 2 State Finals, as an individual, and earned all-state honors placing seventh overall. Behind those top three, varsity experience is the biggest thing this year’s group of girls is lacking according to head coach Bruce Krueger, who’s entering his 14th season leading the Saxon program. One youngster, sophomore Danielle Meredith, is in the mix to be a part of the varsity line-up for the first time. “Our goal is to be competitive, and improve through the year,” said Krueger. The Saxons could find themselves in a battle for second place in the league once again, although Forest Hills Eastern is looking to have a strong season as well. South Christian, the defending league champions and last year’s state runner-up in Division 3, return a lot of talented players and should finish at the top of the standings again. The league season starts Sept. 3, when The 2009 Hastings varsity volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Brittany Hickey, Sam Watson, Krystal Pratt, Beth Sams, Jenna Leigh Bailey, (back) manager Myrina Clements, coach Mike Goggins, Christina Verwys, Stephanie Warren, Taylor Carpenter, Veronica Hayden, Kayla Vogel, Gabby Eaton, Morgan Stowe, Meghan VanZyl, coach Kelsey Dickenson, and coach Gina McMahon. (Photo by Casey Chaney) Dailey back to lead Saxon pack after ‘08 trip to MIS The 2009 Hastings varsity girls’ golf team. Team members are (from left) Hannah Hodges, Jessica Kloosterman, Gabrielle Shipley, Danielle Meredith, Heather McCoy, Dena Letot, and head coach Bruce Krueger. (Photo by Casey Chaney) Grand Rapids Catholic Central plays host at Centennial Country Club in Ada. Hastings will host its league jamboree at Hastings Country Club Sept. 17. The Saxons have already been busy. They opened their season at the Gull Lake Invitational last Wednesday. Playing nine holes of best-ball and nine holes of a scramble, the Saxon duo of Shipley and Meredith shot a 74, Kloosterman and Hodges an 81, and McCoy and Letot 93. Those scores put the Saxons in third place behind Battle Creek Lakeview and Hackett Catholic Central in the 14-team event. Lakeview tallied a 221, Hackett 247, and Hastings a 248. Behind the top three, Portage Central shot a 272, Vicksburg 277, Portage Northern 292, Gull Lake 294, Kalamazoo Central 294, Holland Christian 298, Paw Paw 308, Unity Christian 315, Coldwater 321, Comstock 321, and Loy Norrix 326. On Monday, the Saxons placed seventh in the Jenison Invitational at the Meadows. Shipley was sixth overall with an 85. Kloosterman shot a 92, Meredith 105, and Hodges 106. Mona Shores took the championship with a score of 345, followed by Forest Hills Eastern 359, Reeths-Puffer 372, Hudsonville 375, Hackett 378, Forest Hills Central 382, Hastings 388, Grand Haven 390, Jenison 396, Grandville 402, Spring Lake 427, and Unity Christian 481. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team will find out which of its goals are realistic very quickly this season. Head coach Jamie Dixon said that his team lost a lot of leadership from a year ago, but senior Troy Dailey is stepping into the role of being the team’s leader this season. He led the on the course much of last year, and earned his first trip to the Division 2 State Finals at the end of the season. “He’s more comfortable being a front man this year,” said Dixon. “We’ll have to hope some other guys are able to step up and break up some teams.” That pack behind Dailey includes returning runners Mitch Singleterry, Mile Belcher, Pale Belcher, and Matt Cathcart, so there is some varsity experience there. Key newcomers include juniors Tate Miller and Mitch Brisboe and freshmen Brandon Secord and Bryce Miller. “I’m hoping at some point they’ll get themselves into the scoring pack,” said Dixon. “Their desire and ability to work hard is good.” The Saxons finished in the middle of the pack in the O-K Gold Conference, and moving up won’t be easy with teams such as Forest Hills Eastern, Caledonia, Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian expected to be at the top again. The defending league champions from Forest Hills Eastern ran four underclassmen in the Division 2 State Finals last year. “Right now there are a lot of questions that I think will be answered very quickly,” Dixon said. The Saxons open O-K Gold Conference races in the set of duals hosted by Ottawa Hills at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids Sept. 10. The only action on the slate before that was yesterday’s Lakewood Invitational. The lone race the Saxons are hosting this season is the Barry County Invitational to end the regular season. HHS will have new girls at the front by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everything is wide open for the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team this fall. The top two runners from last year’s team are gone, but behind them there was a big pack of girls that took turns contributing to the varsity scoring line-up. The list includes Lauren Anderson, Katie Ponsetto, Christy Engle, Alaina Case, Jenny LaJoye, Cherie Kosbar, and Meg Travis. A couple of those girls, who filled in the spots from three to ten all season long for the Saxons last year, need to be able to step up and be the leaders of the team. “We lost six seniors last year, and after realizing that it’ll be interesting to watch how the other ones like Lauren, and Katie, and Alaina fill in the roles,” said Saxon head coach Jamie Dixon. Hastings did get a taste of winning last fall, taking the Bangor Invitational and the Barry County Invitational. “They’d like to go after those again,” said Dixon. The Saxons head to Bangor Sept. 26, and will host the Barry County Invitational at the end of the regular season (Oct. 26). “It’s a great group. They’re fun to work with, and hopefully that’ll pay-off,” said Dixon. Hastings opened its season yesterday at the HASTINGS CITY BANK 1009 W. Green St, Hastings 945-1749 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 131 W. State St, Hastings 945-3967 “Safe & Sound Since 1886” 150 W. Court St, Hastings 945-2401 MILLER REAL ESTATE Lakewood Invitational, and is off now until starting the O-K Gold Conference season with a set of duals at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids Sept. 10. The O-K Gold is down a little bit on the girls’ side, but it will still be one of the toughest conferences around with teams like Forest Hills Eastern and South Christian. Forest Hills Eastern should return almost its entire line-up from last year’s team that placed fifth at the Division 2 State Finals. The lone individual state medallist back in the league is Thornapple Kellogg freshman Allyson Winchester, who was the state runner-up in Division 2. GOLE DENTAL GROUP THE HASTINGS BANNER Dr. Daniel Gole ~ Dr. Jason D. Gole Dr. Philip D. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings 948-2244 945-9554 SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC 149 W. State St, Hastings 632 E. 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Jefferson, Hastings 945-9549 HASTINGS NAPA 122 N. Jefferson Rd. Hastings 948-9696 J-AD GRAPHICS 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings Quality Printers & Publishers 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-3431 945-9554 ICS TRAVEL LITTLE CAESAR’S 128 E. Court St, Hastings 945-5110 www.icstravel.com Hastings 948-2824 �Page 18 — Thursday, August 27, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT BEA Nashville man arrested for drunk driving At approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Hastings Police were dispatched to a personal injury accident in the 400 block of East Walnut Street. The crash was called in by an resident who heard the crash and looked out a window and saw that an SUV had run into a tree, head on. Upon arrival, officers found an injured passenger lying on the ground and were told by a witness that the driver had left the scene on foot. A short time later, officers located the driver, Douglas Bassett Jr., 26, of Nashville. Officers said it was apparent that Bassett had been consuming intoxicants, and he admitted to the officers that he had been drinking. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported the passenger, Shandy Kloth, 26, also from Nashville to Pennock Hospital for treatment, and was later released. Bassett was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was also taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment and then lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing charges of operating while intoxicated, second offense, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. B and E reported on East Mill Street Hastings Police responded to a breaking and entering complaint at a residence in the 700 block of East Mill Street Tuesday, Aug. 18. The residents called police after being awakened by someone milling around on the main floor. Police arrived at 1 a.m. and searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects. The home owners found that the back door was propped open with a portable stereo and a BB gun belonging to them, and believe that the perpetrator got scared and left the items behind. An initial inventory of the residence found that a pump-action pellet gun was the only thing missing. The incident remains under investigation. Dolls, food, money order stolen from home A Hastings resident reportedly returned home Aug. 22 after a four-day absence to find that someone had pried open the front door and entered her home Thornapple Lake Road and stolen a $400 cashier’s check, several Indian dolls and food from the cupboards and refrigerator. Also missing was a utility trash can, the contents of which were emptied by the door. Two cited for minor in possession Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded Monday, Aug. 17, at 10:18 p.m. to a report of a minor in possession on Thornapple Lake Road. Two minors, a female from Vermontville and male from Woodland, admitted to consuming alcohol and registered .097 and .116 blood alcohol content, respectively, and were cited for minor in possession by consumption and turned over to their parents. Two Middleville men charged with cocaine possession The Barry County Prosecutor’s office has authorized a warrant for the arrest of two Middleville men ages 20 and 23 on charges of cocaine possession, stemming from a July 31 incident at the Shaw Lake public access site in Yankee Springs Township. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy entered the access site and noticed a vehicle parked in the woods with the passenger-side door open and the dome light on. Upon a quick scan of the inside of the vehicle, the deputy observed a six-pack of beer. A search for the occupants of the vehicle revealed the two men lying in the woods approximately 15 feet away. The pair complied with the deputy’s request that they return to the vehicle. The deputy, who reported that the men “appeared fidgety and nervous,” then called for back up. Deputies searched the vehicle and found a book on the passenger side dashboard covered with a white powdery substance, which was later tested and determined to be cocaine. They also found a small remnant of a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray, a pipe in the driver-side door and a pen casing in the cup holder in the console. The man told deputies that they had purchased approximately one gram of cocaine for $80 on the street in Grand Rapids. Natalie VanDenack TK/Hastings girls hoping to stay near the top of Tier III by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Natalie VanDenack was the first swimmer ever from the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings girls’ swimming and diving team to reach the state finals, last season. The O-K Rainbow Tier III record holder in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle returns for her junior campaign this year. At the Division 1 state finals last year VanDenack placed 13th, setting a schoolrecord time of 54.99 seconds in the prelims. The Trojans hope to get a few more swimmers through to the finals this fall. The list of solid returnees includes seniors Mandy Buehler, Michelle Howard, and Gretchen Christensen in the backstroke, Caroline Field and Kyle Letot in the distance races, and Wendy Todd in the individual medley. TK/Hastings is also expecting good times from freshman Alexa Schipper in the individual medley and the breaststroke. VanDenack also swims the breaststroke, giving the Trojans a solid one-two punch in that event. Head coach Carl Schoessel is happy with the depth that his team has in all the swimming events. There are 36 swimmers and divers out for the team this year. The one problem is that only one of those 36 is a returning diver. Schoessel hopes to help the girls to good personal improvements in the pool this year and to help them be good students as well. As far as team goals, the TK/Hastings girls would like to be in the top three in the conference once again. The Trojans had one of their best years ever last fall, finishing third in the O-K Rainbow Tier III with an 8-2 dual meet record overall. Overtaking the Forest Hills Northern/Eastern Co-op team and the Catholic Central Cougars in the pool won’t be easy though. The Trojans start the conference season with a dual against Catholic Central in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool Sept. 17. The Trojans have just one meet before then, a trip to Fremont Sept. 10. COURT NEWS Jeremy Lee Marble, 22, of Hastings was found guilty in July of operating while under the influence of liquor, third offense, and was sentenced Aug. 20 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Marble is to serve seven months in jail with credit for 30 days served and attend substance abuse and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. He was also ordered to pay a total of $1,328 in court costs, fees and fines by Oct. 10, 2010. Marble will be considered for release from jail after Oct. 31 and serve 36 months on probation with a curfew from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. The charges stemmed from Marble’s driving OUIL on South Church Street in Hastings June 6. 77537617 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-09-03.pdf 7de938cf7e360362d75f013bce9ebaad PDF Text Text Increases in county fees necessary? Thornapple Manor celebrates opening County football 4-1 opening night See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 36 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, September 3, 2009 NEWS Magistrate to determine duty status of late county deputy BRIEFS Prairieville Farm Days begin today Prairieville Farms, located on the corner of Milo and Parker roads in Delton, will host the 31st annual Prairieville OldFashioned Farm Days today through Monday. In addition to offerings such as a flea market, tractor pulls and displays, horse pulls, food vendors, bingo and countrystyle breakfasts, the event will feature a ceremony to induct farmers into the Michigan Farmers’ Hall of Fame scheduled for today at 10:30 a.m. and another ceremony to induct musicians into the Country Music Hall of Fame scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. For children, numerous games and activities are planned, including a performance by musician Roland James at 2 p.m. on Saturday. James’ act will be followed by a performance by 11-year-old musician Naomi Bristow. Admission to the event is $5 for adults and is free for children 12 and under. More information on the event can be obtained by calling 269-623-2485. State offices closed Friday, Monday State offices will be closed Monday, in observance of Labor Day. The closures include a mandatory state employee furlough day on Friday, Sept. 4. Secretary of State offices will stay open until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in order to reduce the inconvenience to customers caused by the furlough day. For more information on any state department, visit www.Michigan.gov. Havoc in Hastings returns Saturday Knights in armor, ladies in lace, townsfolk bustling about mean it’s time for Havoc in Hastings. Saturday, Sept. 5, members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will gather for a historical recreation at Charlton Park. Challengers will strive to unseat the champions of the kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded at the end of the tournament. Activities will include archery, rapier fencing, heavy weapons and thrown weapons, also combat with swords, maces, spears and shields. The event is hosted by the Canton of Three Walls and the Incipient Canton of Templemead, both local SCA groups based in Ionia. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775 or visit online www.charltonpark.org or on Facebook. A pre-trial hearing may help determine the fate of Justin Malik, the man accused of operating a vehicle while impaired and causing the death of Barry County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Yonkers. Malik also allegedly was driving on a suspended license Oct. 17, 2008, when he struck and killed Yonkers. Whether Yonkers, 43, was on or off duty at the time of the accident will determine what, if any, survivor benefits his widow, Kari, and five children will receive. That won’t be determined until Tuesday, Nov. 10, when Magistrate Jay. G. Quist hears the case at the Workers Compensation Agency in Grand Rapids. According to a press release from Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, dated Aug. 27, the Yonkers family has not received any compensation from federal, state or local agencies for benefits resulting from death in the line of duty. Leaf said that it will be up to the magistrate to determine whether Yonkers was on duty the night he was killed while riding his motorcycle on M-43 near Usborne Road in Hastings. “I’ve been advised by legal counsel that I can’t say any more at this time, but contrary to what has been reported, the Michigan State Police Department has never said that Deputy Yonkers was off duty when he died,” said Leaf, who mentioned in his press release that the Michigan State Police has no authority to make that determination. However, a press release from Michigan State Police Post 58, received by the Hastings Banner Oct. 18, 2008, stated, “Christopher Yonkers, an off duty Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy, was pronounced dead at the scene.” A subsequent press release to the Banner, dated Oct. 27, 2008, from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department regarding a fundraiser for Yonkers’ family, stated, “Deputy Yonkers died as the result of injuries he sustained while riding his motorcycle, while on duty on Oct. 17.” In the past week, there have been media accounts of documents revealing that Michigan State Trooper Phillip McNabnay Woodbury ethanol plant re-opens Corn farmers across the state of Michigan applauded as the Woodbury ethanol plant fired back into production June 26. The plant, previously owned by VeraSun Energy before it filed for bankruptcy last fall, was acquired by Carbon Green BioEnergy in March. “The news that the Woodbury plant is officially operating again is exciting for corn farmers,” said Tom Durand, a corn grower from Croswell who serves as president of the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA). “As a corn farmer, it is great to see fellow growers and other people investing in the future of ethanol because it will not only provide more prospects for corn grown within the state, but also generate a clean, renewable fuel for our nation which continues to struggle through its ongoing energy problems.” As production resumes at the plant, 40 Michigan residents head back to work. The plant will produce 48 million gallons of ethanol per year and will utilize approxi- mately 17 million bushels of Michigangrown corn. “This plant will increase market opportunities for our state’s corn farmers,” said Jody Pollok-Newsom, executive director of the MCGA. “The more corn we can sell and utilize in-state, the better Michigan’s economy will be.” With Carbon Green Bioenergy’s investment in the Woodbury ethanol plant, much of the corn grown in Michigan will continue to be processed in Michigan, by Michigan workers. Composed jointly of Carbon Green LLC and Energetix LLC, Carbon Green BioEnergy is dedicated to the optimization of biofuel production through operational improvements, energy efficiency and management. Also partnering with those companies on their purchase of the Woodbury plant is United Cooperative, the largest farmer owned co-op in the state of Wisconsin. The sale represents Carbon Green BioEnergy’s first ownership of an ethanol plant. Though the purchase presents a new set of hurdles and challenges for the first-time owners, Carbon Green BioEnergy’s belief in the ethanol industry is unwavering, “Restoring confidence in this great industry is what we are working to achieve every day,” said Mitch Miller, CEO of Carbon Green BioEnergy and co-founder of Energetix LLC. “Ethanol is the largest renewable resource in the U.S. transportation fuel supply and is the most viable solution we have today for reducing foreign oil imports. Ethanol is clean-burning, domestic, renewable and part of the solution to energy independence today.” Miller also commented on how pleased Carbon Green BioEnergy was to help aid the state’s struggling economy. “Our organization is very excited about the opportunity to have such a large positive impact within the Michigan economy.” See ETHANOL PLANT, page 10 Barry County Deputy Chris Yonkers received a written reprimand for submitting a report that suggested that Yonkers was working undercover for the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) when he was killed. Reports also indicate that State Police Sgt. James Richardson was demoted and removed from SWET after it was discovered that he had approved McNabnay’s report. Leaf said that the MSP’s findings should have no bearing on the magistrate’s decision. “The state police department did its own internal investigation into the conduct of its officers and determined their discipline,” Leaf said. “And, while the state police department did say that Deputy Yonkers was operating outside of the policy and practices of SWET, that does not mean Chris was not on duty. He was still our (the Barry County Sheriff Department) employee. He was assigned to SWET, but we paid his wages and benefits. He had orders from us that if he was working on something in the county and SWET didn’t authorize because of time or finances, he was to pursue it on our time. But, it will all be decided by the magistrate in November.” Groundbreaking set for Gun Lake casino by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer In the song “The Gambler,” a man shares his wisdom with a stranger, telling him, “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and know when to run.” As such, the Match-E-Be-NashShe-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, knows exactly what the man in the song is talking about. According to representatives of the tribe, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, for a proposed casino to be owned by the organization and located near US-131 and M-179 in Wayland Township on land reserved for the tribe through a federal trust. As scheduled, the ceremony will fall on the heels of approximately 10 years of victories and setbacks experienced by both those supportive of the proposed casino and those opposed to its being built. The proposed casino was bolstered early on in its development by Friends of the Gun Lake Indians, a group claiming to now have more than 10,000 members. Its construction also has been opposed through lawsuits and other means by numerous entities, including the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and groups like West Michigan Gambling Opposition and Community Partnership for Economic Growth. Richard Jean, president of the Native American gaming division of Station Casinos, explained that while the tribe intended originally to have the proposed casino built in its entirety before opening it to the public, the facility now will be completed in stages that will allow visitors to enjoy the destination sooner than they could if it was built according to previous strategies, about 10 to 12 months after the groundbreaking ceremony. “The project now will be phased,” said Jean, who has been employed by the tribe to oversee the building and eventual operation of the proposed casino. John Shagonaby, CEO of the economic BIE luncheon set for Tuesday The annual Business Industry and Education luncheon will be Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon at the high school cafeteria. The event, which draws together representatives from service clubs, industry, business, and education just before the start of the school year. For more information, call the administrative office at 269-948-4400. This rendering shows an exterior view of the proposed casino. development corporation of the Match-E-BeNash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, explained that the decision to make the proposed casino available to visitors sooner will have a positive financial impact on both the tribe and the local community. “The reason we did this is obviously the economy, the credit markets,” he said. “It boils down to two decisions: you wait until the markets get better, so you can build a full thing, or you get started now and realize some economic activity in the area.” A facility that previously belonged to Ampro Industries is located on the site of the CASINO, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Large crowd celebrates new era at Thornapple Manor by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Private rooms, dining rooms, living rooms and a children’s play area. That’s just part of the description of the assets of the renovated and expanded Thornapple Manor, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Hastings. The $19 million transformation, approved in a bond issue by Barry County taxpayers in 2005, was celebrated last Thursday afternoon during a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. More than 200 people cheered and applauded remarks made by speakers who praised the completed construction and what it means for Thornapple residents, staff and families. About 900 people toured Thornapple Manor during the two-hour open house. “This day is the culmination of seven years worth of planning, design and construction and what has become an amazing transformation of a 50 year old building into what is now, once again, one of the premier long term care facilities in the state of Michigan,” said Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung. “We as a community can be very proud of our commitment to take care of our loved ones with chronic medical conditions and those in need of inpatient rehabilitation services.” Thornapple Manor is owned by Barry County and governed by the Barry County Department of Human Services Board. “I am thankful to be part of a community that has stepped up to ensure that this facility, with such a long and proud history, will endure beyond us for generations to come for Cathy Cuddahee (right) leads one of the many tours that were held during the open house at Thornapple Manor. and loved ones to visit,” DeYoung said during his speech. “We believe that we have created an environment that is warm and nurturing to our residents and rehab patients and inviting to family members and visitors.” Each wing has a neighborhood atmosphere. The project has five dining rooms, six living rooms, a children’s play area and a lounge so that residents and their families can find places to share time with each other in an Members of Music Connections provided entertainment during the open house. Increases in county fees necessary, clerk says by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted at its Aug. 25 meeting to approve a resolution to raise the fees for certain services performed by the county’s clerk’s office, including fees for certified copies of vital records. The cost of single certified copies of marriage licenses and birth and death certificates have now increased from $10 to $15 and the cost of additional copies purchased concurrently rose from $3 to $10. In comparison with neighboring counties, Allegan, Calhoun, Ionia and Kent charge $10 for single certified copies of vital records, while Eaton and Kalamazoo counties charge $12 and $13, respectively, for such copies. For additional certified copies of vital records purchased at the same time, Kent County charges $3; Allegan and Kalamazoo counties charge $4; and Calhoun, Eaton and Ionia counties charge $5. While the fees for certified copies of vital records are now higher here than in any surrounding county, Barry County Clerk Pam Jarvis explained in a correspondence that the increases were made in an effort to have the availability of vital records within the county be part of a service that is self-sustaining. “By law, the vital records program, which includes marriage licenses, birth records and death records, is supposed to fund itself,” she said. “In other words, the users of the program should pay for the program.” She explained that while the county generates approximately $17,000 annually from services derived from vital records, costs associated with the staffing for such services totals approximately $40,000. Despite the increases were made by the board, Jarvis said she had recommended to the commissioners prior to the vote that they increase the costs of certified copies of vital records to $20 for the first copy and $12 for each additional copy purchased concurrently. “The law provides that the clerk will charge $26 for the first copy and $12 for each additional copy if the board of commissioners does not adopt a fee for the purchase of vital records,” she explained. Even though the board did not adjust the fees in the manner she had requested, Jarvis explained that the increased fees will help to ensure that certified copies of vital records are funded primarily by those who purchase such copies. “While this increase will not totally support the vital records program, it will decrease the amount of subsidy the county provides for the program,” she said. Administrator Jim DeYoung A new gift shop area is part of the renovated Thornapple Manor. the citizens of Barry County. This truly is a gift from the people of Barry County for the people of Barry County,” DeYoung said of the project. At the open house, not a negative word was heard as a reporter walked through the crowds. People were talking about how impressed they were with the renovation and especially the private rooms. Ninety-six of the 138-bed Thornapple Manor are private rooms. The others are semi-private. In the past, more than half of the beds were in fourbed wards, which have now been banished. “Throughout the design phase of this project, we emphasized that we wanted to make Thornapple Manor a nicer place for families CASINO, continued from front page 1 proposed casino, but James Nye, president of Nye and Associates, the public relations firm representing the tribe, explained that the casino will be housed in a new structure, while the abandoned facility will be recycled and used to aid in the casino’s construction in various ways. “(The casino is) going to be designed so ... you can add different phases to it when the appropriate time may be,” he said. “You just can’t do that with a pre-fab building.” According to a summary of the first phase of the proposed casino, the first phase — which is to measure 83,000 square feet and cost $157 million — will feature 1,200 slot machines, 36 table games and an entertainment lounge, in addition to a bar, 24-hour restaurant with seating for 300 and food court with three outlets. As detailed in the summary, building of the first phase will employ 750 construction workers, while operation of the first phase will utilize 600 employees earning an average annual salary of $40,000. In its discussion of secondary effects, the summary states that the first phase will indi- rectly create 1,000 jobs and increase the annual number of guests at area hotels by 60,000, generating $4.4 million for such businesses in the process. According to the summary, the first phase also is expected to generate $9.1 million annually to the state’s revenue-sharing fund. “I think the whole area is just going to see just a great appreciation (in values),” said Jean, describing the possible financial impact of the first phase. atmosphere that feels more like home than a nursing home. A new Rehabilitation Center is part of Thornapple Manor’s expansion too. State-ofthe-art equipment is featured in the Rehab Wing for inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy. For those who need to stay for therapy, perhaps after a hip replacement, stroke or other condition, 21 new private rooms with large flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and showers are included in the wing. A dining room and living room, separate from the rest of Thornapple Manor, is available for therapy inpatients during their stay. DeYoung and Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, County Department of Human Services Board chairman, both praised the staff at Thornapple Manor during their remarks before a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. “They (the staff) are truly the heart and soul of this institution,” DeYoung said. “I’ve always been proud of them. The care they provide is second to none, and now we and the community can be very proud that we have a facility that is comparable to the care that they give.” Adrounie noted that proposed plans for expansion and renovation were in the talking stages back in 2003. “I’m sure happy to see this day come by,” he said at last week’s ceremony. Now, Thornapple Manor “... is probably the best in the state if not in the country, so Barry County now owns and operates the number one facility as far as I’m concerned ... The staff here is top notch, number one... They have empathy for the people who live here, they take care of the people and they do their job first class... I do remember the old red ... brick building that used to be here when I was young. I’m sure glad that’s gone,” said 94-year-old Adrounie. The actual construction and renovation spanned three years, and DeYoung thanked everyone involved in every aspect of the planning meetings, design and construction work and transition. “There are many people who had a hand in this grand undertaking ....,” he said, mentioning many specifically by name. Local author speaks at Power of One luncheon Last week Diet Eman, the author of Things We Couldn’t Say, spoke at the annual Green Gables Haven Power of One fundraising luncheon held in the banquet room of the Walldorff Bistro and Brew Pub in downtown Hastings. Eman spoke about how she and her fiancé became involved in the Dutch resistance in order to save their Jewish friends and others from death in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II. After evading capture for several months, Eman was arrested for having falsified papers and was sent to a concentration camp. She learned after the war that her fiancé died in another concentration camp. Eman said she never felt alone or forsaken because she always remembered the words of Jesus, “Lo, I am with you always.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 3 Rain, cool temps don’t dampen Summerfest spirit Unseasonably cool temperatures, autumnal breezes and intermittent rain showers were not enough to dampen the spirit of the 32nd annual Hastings Summerfest, which was held Friday through Sunday. All sporting events and entertainment went as planned despite a few rain delays and sometimes soggy conditions. And, in spite of threatening rain clouds, hundreds of people packed State and Apple streets Saturday afternoon for the Grand Parade which featured a “Parrot Party” theme complete with beach balls tossed to children and parade-goers who lined the route. The winners in this year’s Grand Parade are as follows: Band and marching — first place Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, second place Thornapple Arts Council, third place Nu-Union Credit Union; mobile — first place Carveth Village, second place Hungry Howie’s, third place Son-Life Camp; float — first place Hastings City Bank, second place Girl Scouts, third place Thornapple Players; animal — first place, Bridles ‘n’ Bits 4-H, second place Common Gentry Carriage, third place, Society for Creative Anachronism. Temperatures rose a bit and the sun was out all day Sunday for the annual car show, a motorcycle show, the children’s parade, the last day of the arts and crafts show and more. This entry from the Thornapple Arts Council, featuring a jazz band, took second place among the band and marching entries. Gaily dressed horses and riders earn Bridles ‘n’ Bits 4-H Club first place in the animal division of the Grand Parade. Clowns entertain the crowds lining East State Street at the start of the Grand Parade. Rachel and Cole Thompson watch the hour-long Grand Parade. Hungry Howie’s takes second place in the mobile division of the parade with this entry featuring a margarita and palm tree. Hastings City Bank wins first place in the float division with this festive offering complete with palm tree and guitar music. (Photo by Katie Ponsetto). Pete and the Parrot Heads entertain the crowd at the Summerfest main stage Saturday afternoon. The Jimmy Buffet tribute band fulfilled this year’s “Parrot Party” theme. The annual car show sponsored by the Hastings Car Club features a variety of unique vehicles like this 1848 stagecoach on a Model A chassis. Crowds gathered and were momentarily kept at bay as an Army Black Hawk helicopter made a special appearance at Summerfest Saturday morning. Here, visitors get a close look at the craft. A local Girl Scout troop takes second place in the float division with an entry handcrafted from natural materials. (Photo by Katie Ponsetto). �Page 4 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Reader enjoys news from the homefront To the editor: I was born in Hastings and raised there in the late 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s, and I have fond memories of that time. I still subscribe to the Banner although I live in Connecticut. The Aug. 20 issue had a number of items that captured my interest. I agree with Kathleen Oliver of Middleville. In her letter to the editor, she favors a single-payer health care arrangement for all Americans. She concludes by saying, “Every other industrialized country in the world provides health care for its citizens, Surely, we can, too.” We can build a space station, but we can’t seem to ensure proper health care for millions of our citizens. It seems to me that we’ve got our priorities confused. In the same issue, Stephen Jacobs recommends that Gov. Jennifer Granholm take a car trip with her family and no media allowed the full length of Michigan. The purpose would be to get a feel for the people, their successes, their problems, their concerns, their hopes and dreams. I would imagine that it would have a significant impact on her point of view and her perspective as she carries on the difficult job of governing. I think that is an excellent idea. In fact, I think it would be an excellent idea for all those in local, state and national government who make significant decisions that impact (one way or another) the people they serve. Harry Cotterill of Kalamazoo wrote to the editor (“Reader enjoying ‘trip west’”) that he truly appreciated the series by Theodore Potter in the weekly “From Time to Time.” Theodore Edgar Potter was my great great grandfather. Indeed, his autobiography is very interesting, and the “stories” are very informative about early life in Michigan and on the frontier as people traveled west. I just love reading “Police Beat.” Certainly keeping the peace and ensuring that citizens are safe and secure is serious business and should never be belittled. Yet when compared with “Police Blotter” where I live near New Haven, Conn., the people of Barry County can take a measure of pleasure that life in Barry County is relatively peaceful. There always seems to be so many healthy, community-based activities for bringing people together in Barry County; the county fair, Summerfest, charitable events like the Relay for Life, etc. I miss that. The Hastings Banner is a fine newspaper, and I am so glad to continue my subscription. It restores my faith that there are such places where, as Garrison Keillor says, “the men are strong, the women are good looking, and the children are above average.” Victor Walton Ansonia, Conn. Stand united and stop wild spending To the editor: I think it’s wonderful that the two biggest Democrats in Barry County may be living in the same house now. We can expect more important insight into the ills of the country and really explain to us simpletons the value of the socialist system. The now famous saying out of the White House is “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Since last October, the federal government has spent, lent, or committed $12.8 trillion of our money to TARP bailouts. Now a big wad of cash is on loan to Brazil so they can drill offshore. Our hands are tied, no drilling here. Pay through the nose for gas here. A trillion is 1 million times 1 million, a number that should wake someone up. You have Democrats who should be in prison for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some of the biggest players in Obama’s program have had a hand in a lot of these programs, like Acorn, they have made millions. The deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan, if reported under Bush would have been loud. Under this administration nothing said, just go along. The money for each engagement is not questioned. The bombing in both countries killing soldiers and civilians is passed right over. This isn’t Bush’s no more. A letter to the editor (Banner July 2, 2009) from Chris Norton needs a reply. I’m glad she knows all about everyone. I have never used the V.A., COA, no free clinics. I get Social Security and Medicare. I should have gone to college under the GI Bill. I guess I’ve paid for some of the government workers. If Joe Lukasiewicz’s push to gut the state’s Supreme Courts and get rid of half of our state lawmakers was successful, he would have the Democrats draw up the lines for each voting area. They were to be drawn to make each area Democratic and that for years. You bet Joe is a real Democrat. If now now, he will be in the White House yet making decisions. The health issue. The people without care. How many of them have the play things and don’t care to invest in insurance? The illegals plus them and the ones they say could have programs now would cut the millions by a lot. Yes, the small amount compared to the millions uninsured today that truly need coverage should be insured. We have got to stand united to get this wild spending stopped. They had better get some courts going. About anything I said back in time about this administration has more than come true. The main thing is, can we keep from being turned into a dictator nation? Socialism can be just as bad. Track the money and you will find out the people behind it are not your friends or mine. Most Democrats don’t even know what’s going on. Donald Johnson Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Barry County celebrates renovated Thornapple Manor One of the greatest benefits of owning the local newspaper for so many years is the access it gives to all the historic documents about the people and growth in the community over the years. When I attended the ribbon-cutting celebrating completion of the $19-million renovation last week at Thornapple Manor, the Barry Countyowned skilled nursing facility, along with over 900 other people, I noticed a pride on many of faces, something I’m sure others experienced more than 55 years ago when the original facility was constructed. A headline from January 1956 reads, “County Hospital and Infirmary Here Are Ancient and Unsafe.” Numerous other articles report the proceedings of the county welfare board and its efforts to replace or repair the two-story brick facility that had been condemned, ultimately deciding to move forward with a millage. A Western Union telegram dated Nov. 20, 1954, sent to the Hastings Banner reads: “Washington DC — Public health service advises preliminary approval today under Hill-Burton Act your one hundred three bed Thornapple, Valley Home project, Hastings. Estimated federal share $62,377.32. Regards. Charles E. Potter, United States Senator.” That approval set in motion the commitment Barry County residents have for the senior population. In the months following, Barry County officials worked hard to convince Barry County voters the importance of building the upto-date facility to replace a worn-out, condemned structure three miles southeast of Hastings on Nashville Road. On April 2,1956, voters approved building the new three-wing, one-story combined infirmary and county medical care facility or nursing home, costing the county’s taxpayers $700,500 or property owners $2.40 for each $1,000 of assessed valuation, annually. At the time, the new facility was state-of-the art, said James J. Mead, chairman of the county board’s building committee. “I believe the people recognize the increasing need for a good nursing home, and I believe we will have one of the finest institutions in the state.” The proposal carried every precinct but one township, with some precincts giving the proposal majorities of more than 4to-1 and in one precinct, more than 8-to-1. At the time, Barry County was paying other counties to house some of its patients because it didn’t have enough room. Supporting the new facility would provide seniors a modern home while keeping patients closer to their families. I remember attending the grand opening with my parents in May 1958 with a ribbon-cutting, some long-winded speeches and of course cake and ice cream and a tour of the ‘new’ facility. That new 104-bed facility offered two-patient rooms and four-patient wards. There were originally only eight private rooms, which were set aside for the critically ill patients. Build it and they will come, and that’s exactly what happened because it didn’t take long to fill the new structure, forcing officials to start construction in late 1959 on the new 37-bed fourth wing expansion at a cost of over $145,000 funded with voter support and a gift from Hastings Manufacturing Company along with a federal grant. A headline from 1959, about a year and a half after the facility had opened, reads, “Barry County Has Finest Medical Facility in Nation; Residents Praised for Supporting Institution at Dedication of new 37-Bed Wing ...” Over the years, the facility has undergone several remodeling projects, but nothing like the most recent expansion and renovation of the aging structure. “When the renovation and expansion of Thornapple Manor is completed, the physical plant will be one of the best in the United States,” said Dr. Reginald Carter, president and chief executive officer of the Health Care Association of Michigan which represents 220 nursing homes in the state. “I have the opportunity to visit nursing homes throughout the state, and I’m involved with nursing homes throughout the country, so I know a good project when I see one.” Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung said the new facility “represents the renewed commitment of a community to care for its own. The new facility offers 96 of the 138 beds to be private rooms with the remainder being semi-private. Small neighborhood dining rooms with living rooms offer more privacy when families visit. A new play area has been added to provide a place for children when visiting patients. A separate rehab “wing’ with 21 private rooms surround a large rehabilitation and therapy area with its own entrance to serve both inpatient and out patient therapy clients. The facility is state-of-the-art said Supervisor Mead over 55 years ago, and we continue to show the same commitment in maintaining the same high standards for patients today. The new facility is filled with extras like a visiting dining area, large chapel, a place for family members to stay overnight when necessary, large flat-screen TVs, and the list goes on, making life more comfortable for Barry County residents of all ages. “Residents are able to wake up each morning when they want and can have whatever they want for breakfast. If they get up and want a cup of coffee first and want to hang around in their room, they can come down to the dining room later. It will be a little more like home,” said DeYoung. Barry County voters approved the millage to finance the project in August 2005. Since then, the facility has undergone a complete renovation, making it a showplace among publicly-owned facilities in the state. When you visit Thornapple Manor, you will see within minutes of entering the front door that Barry County is committed to its seniors, by providing them a great place to live while focusing on their every need and want. “This is truly a gift from the citizens of Barry County for the citizens of Barry County,” said DeYoung. Over the years, many dedicated individuals — some elected, some just interested citizens — worked hard to keep this facility on track, making changes necessary to provide our seniors a quality place when they need it most. It’s easy to find fault with many things in which government involves itself. Yet this project is one that staff, administrators, board members and anyone helping in any way to make the project possible should be proud of — because it’s first-class all the way. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Residents and dignitaries from throughout the county witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony that would replaced the condemned building in the background with a new facility that opened in the spring of 1958. What to you think of the postLabor Day start for schools? To support the tourism industry, Michigan law mandates that, with the exception of ‘yearround’ schools, no district may start the new academic until after Labor Day. Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg schools begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, with Hastings and Maple Valley schools starting Sept. 9, and Lakewood on Thursday, Sept. 10. Do you think the extended summer is good for the families and schools in our area? The Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Caleb Keech, Hastings: “I like starting after Labor Day. You have a few days to get ready for school, and you get to spend time with your family.” Chris Mol, Hastings: “I like the change. People can schedule vacations through Labor Day. In addition, the week before school starts isn’t broken up.” Kay Snowden, Vermontville: “Yes, it is a good idea because a lot of families take vacations on the holiday weekend.” Linda Zwiep, Delton: “I think it’s great. Private schools also should start at this time. Private schools share transportation with public schools, and private school parents have had to transport their children to classes themselves as a result.” Banner Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 5 Circus life may not be so magical To the editor: Circuses have long been a part of traditional activities for families all across America and around the world. Parents watch as their children’s faces light up at the sights before them, with the clowns, acrobats and of course the animals. It all seems so magical and happy. Unfortunately, there is another part to what is presented to the public, which is not at all magical. The reality of life for circus animals can be just the opposite. Elephants, when not parading for the audience, are kept on short chains. Bull hooks and electric prods are frequently used in the “training” process. Big cats and smaller animals are usually confined to small cages when not being displayed for the amusement of those attending the circus. Circuses are not in any one place for any length of time, which means constantly moving from one town to another. The animals are put in their cages and crates and transported day after day, month after month, year after year. Farmers realize how stressed an animal becomes when transported, even a short distance. The 4-H members of our community also recognize this problem when they have to relocate their animals. Even a dog or cat owner knows how difficult a once- a-year trip to the vet can be for their pet. Imagine what the constant moving about the country does to the physical and mental well being of those unfortunate animals owned by circuses. There are circuses that do not exploit animals and create a more beautiful magic for me. Kathy Wiggins, Nashville To fix health care coverage, first take it away To the editor: I don’t want any more of my tax dollars spent on someone else’s health coverage. Why should I pay for senators and U.S. representatives to have health care coverage? The same applies to state representatives, federal and state civil servants as well as city, county and township employees. Come to think of it, why should I pay for health care coverage with my electric bill, or my telephone bill? Why should I pay for health care coverage with my car payment or my grocery bill? Americans pay for health care coverage with everything we buy and every tax we pay. America has prospered when the free market has flourished through capitalism. Why can’t we create an atmosphere where that free market can address the current debate on health care coverage? Capitalism can provide health care for all, at zero cost to the U.S. taxpayer. Plus, if your employer currently provides you with health care coverage, your wages would increase. And, you can get the same health care coverage you currently enjoy at an equal or lower cost. Here is how it could work: Employers raise their workers wages by the amount it spends on their health care coverage; no employer (private or public) provide health care coverage for anyone. Every American would be required to buy health care coverage, having it deducted from their wages. Health care coverage providers would compete for your business, resulting in lower costs for all. The U.S. Treasury would see additional revenues from the raise in wages which would cover the safety-net costs. We already have a requirement to buy car insurance. It can be 100 percent coverage with zero deductible; or it can be PL/PD; or anything in between. The car insurance providers compete for your dollars allowing you to choose what type of coverage you want. This approach can work with health care coverage, too. The U.S. government should do what it does best, keep the playing field level for everyone, then get out of the way. A safety net may be needed for higher-risk-health individuals, or a cost reduction/tax credit for higher risk employment, i.e., soldiers, first responders, firefighters, police, etc. These safety net costs would be outweighed by the added revenues from the wage increase. I’ll be the first to admit that Congress isn’t likely to eliminate their own health care coverage; nor would anyone else who has coverage provided by their employer. Yet, as an automotive engineer who has enjoyed very good health care coverage for years, I see this as an opportunity to address the health care coverage issues dominating the news today. I mean, why should employers be in the health care business? Eliminating employer-provided health care would reduce costs, improve competitiveness and spur economic growth. Let capitalism work to provide health care coverage for all at affordable prices. Let’s improve health care coverage by first taking it away. John Howe, Dowling Seeking peace means not finding faults To the editor: I am writing this seeking peace in this world. But first I wish to start here in Barry County. I enjoyed reading Rus Sarver’s letters to the editor. Now that he is unable, I will follow his example. Rus was not my pastor, and I didn’t always see things as he saw them, but because of his writings, I was able to see ideas and beliefs from another point of view. In doing so, I was reminded of Mark 9:38-40. “Teacher, said John,” we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he wasn’t one of us.” “Do not stop him” Jesus said, “no one who does miracles in my name can in the moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us.” People should not find fault with other Christian religions even though they don’t agree with them. We are all parts of the body of Christ and have work to do. Jesus is the head of the body, and we are the other parts of the body. Each part is necessary in the function of Christ’s church. The body can’t travel without legs and feet to seek out those in need. The body can’t reach out to others who are seeking, without arms and hands. We are all called to be a part of God’s kingdom. Don’t fail Him or yourself. Charlton Park hosting big top event Sept. 9 Only one big-tented circus manages to maintain a traditionally demanding road schedule in America today: the all-new 73rd edition of the Carson and Barnes Circus, bringing almost 100 performers and animals to Historic Charlton Park Wednesday, Sept. 9, with shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Charlton Park will use the event as a fundraiser to support many of its local projects. This year, Carson and Barnes Circus will be traveling with its all-new, state-of-the-art tent and show to 200 towns and cities across America. Emphasis is on a new concept in circus presentation, which blends more than eight decades of circus tradition and family ownership with exciting new acts and upclose audience viewing, achieving a new height in quality family entertainment. The new first-of-its-kind circus tent is of international origin with portions manufactured in Brazil, Mexico and Italy. Partially motorized, the tent reaches a height of approximately 50 feet. Inside measurements of 144 by 180 feet allow for unique and unobstructed viewing for up to 2,000 people. When Carson and Barnes sets up circus morning, it is circus history and a sort of magic, transforming the show grounds into “Circus City USA.” The general public is invited (free), and early birds on Wednesday, Sept. 9, can watch as the first units of the caravan begin arriving about an hour after dawn. More than two dozen types of exotic and domestic animals, featuring a large traveling zoo, are unloaded, fed and watered and made available for viewing. Humans, elephants and technology will work side by side to erect the largest circus big top. The performers are artists from around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Russia and Italy. Acts consist of aerial trapeze, high wire, motorcycle acrobatic teams, jugglers and clowns, along with performing elephants, camels, dogs and horses. Carson and Barnes Circus is subject to comprehensive animal welfare regulations at the federal, state and local levels and is under constant inspection and public scrutiny. The Animal Welfare Act provides the framework for the care, handling and wellbeing of performing animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) enforces this law and visits the circus several times a year to make unannounced inspections of ani- mals both on the road and at winter quarters. In all aspects of animal care and safety, Carson and Barnes Circus exceeds all federal animal welfare standards and has never been found in violation of the Animal Welfare Act in regard to abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of its animals. Special for 2009 is an award-winning clown and world-renowned “King of Comedy” Alex, who will entertain guests with high-bounding feats on the trampoline. Advance general admission two-for-one coupons are available at some local businesses and schools. These coupons are redeemable at the box office where two adult tickets are $20 and two children’s (ages 2 to 11) are $8. Guests also may go online at www.carsonbarnescircus.com to save even more by printing and redeeming the coupons. Historic Charlton Park will offer, for advance sale only, a limited number of exclusive family tickets at $25. These tickets will admit up to three children and two adults for general admission seating. All tickets can be upgraded to preferred seating for an additional charge online or at the box office. Barry County Chamber offers first local Athena Award The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has announced the first annual Athena Award in Barry County. Nominations are now being accepted for the award, which will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Chamber’s annual dinner to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in his or her business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills. The Athena Award was first presented in 1982 in Lansing and has grown to include presentations to more than 5,000 individuals in hundreds of cities in the United States as well as in Canada, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. The award takes the form of a handcast bronze sculpture symbolizing the strength, courage and wisdom of the recipient. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce believes in the values underlying Athena International’s philosophy of incorporating the talent and expertise of women into the leadership of businesses, communities and government. The spirit of the Athena Award Program is captured in a quotation from Plato, “What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.” By honoring exceptional leaders, others will be encouraged to excel. “I am very inspired by the Chamber board of directors’ desire to recognize exemplary role models within Barry County’s business community through the Athena Award program,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance. “The Athena Award is a highly regarded recognition across the country, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to introduce this program to our local community and to present this professional acknowledgment to an esteemed leader in Barry County.” The Barry County Athena Award Signature Sponsors are Pennock Health Services and Firstbank. “Pennock Health Services is the largest employer in Hastings, of which 85 percent of our colleagues are female. As a signature sponsor of the Athena, Pennock celebrates the gifts and talents of our colleagues and applauds the diverse leadership roles in which they serve.” said Sheryl Blake, CEO/COO Pennock Health Services. “We appreciate the opportunity that the Chamber of Commerce has provided in recognizing servant leaders and the exceptional spirit of volunteerism in Barry County through the Athena Award.” “We are very proud to sponsor the Athena program. Firstbank is a community bank that truly is about benefiting our customers and the communities we serve. Our mission statement defines that, and sponsoring the Athena program in Barry County allows us to support and recognize the efforts and leadership of local professional women to improving the quality of life in their community, and hopefully, inspire others to do the same.” stated Carlotta Willard, Firstbank-West Michigan office manager. The Barry County recipient will be invited to join the thousands of Athena Award recipients worldwide along with other business owners and professionals at the annual International Athena Leadership Conference in Chicago, April 5 to 6, 2010. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Oct. 5, and forms may be obtained at the Chamber’s Web site at www.barrychamber. com or by contacting the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454. Hastings Public Library weekly schedule announced Thursday, Sept. 2 — Movie Memories – 5:15 – 8 p.m. community room; book club for adults, Saffron Dreams, by Shaila Abdullah, 6:30-8 p.m., community room. Monday, Sept. 7 — Labor Day. Closed. Tuesday, Sept. 8 — toddler story time, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call the library for more information about any of the above 269-945-4263. Jack Cross, Hastings Town meetings focus on ‘graves for geezers’ To the editor: There were three provisions in the Obama “Graves for Geezers” policy: The first was the “end-of-life counseling” provision in the House of Representatives bill the House attempted to pass prior to the August vacation break. This encountered political resistance in town meetings during the August vacation break, and the U.S. Senate leadership said they would drop the provision. Promoters of the provisions say it will be re-installed in the House/Senate conference bill. The second is the “end-of-life counseling” provision in the Veterans’ administration medical program, which the Bush administration had broomed because they feared it would encourage aged and disabled veterans to choose options other than life-saving treatment. The Obama administration re-activated the counseling, despite the fact that veterans called the provision “The Death Book.” The third is the provision that eliminates the cost-of-living adjustment from Social Security payments, freezing the dollar value of Social Security payments for two years. This, combined with the inflationary effect of the Obama and Bush administration bailout spending, will result in increasing prices for life-sustaining necessities and heating fuel, which the “geezers” will be unable to afford. In view of this “Graves for Geezers” policy, it is not rational to expect Obamacare to be as timely as the rescue of Mary Jo Kopechne, which was over nine hours after the vehicle she occupied entered the water? Those of us who remember know she was dead for hours before she was removed from the water. How long will the Obamacare-eligible have to wait for timely treatment, or is “end-of-life counseling” all they will receive? Frederick G. Schantz Hastings Groups need to continue supporting others To the editor: Delton Rotary and a Barry County business graciously agreed to fund band camp scholarships for three Delton students that otherwise would not be able to attend. This was an immediate, time-sensitive need, and they came through with support as many in our great county do time and time again. This is a prime example of community and is emblematic of the great majority of goodhearted people who are our neighbors. Obviously no one is flush with money these days, but we have each other. Acts of generosity are just a part of the character of our county that will see us through. The size, shape and form of our future may change, but our shared values will prevail. Please support Barry County businesses, service groups and schools. We are all in this together. Craig L. Schroeder Hickory Corners Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 77538113 �Page 6 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Social News Local resident enjoyed the day he met Ted Kennedy The death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy last week prompted Dave Humphrey to search his photo album for a photo he treasures of Kennedy and himself. It was during a “once in a lifetime” vacation, visiting 22 states and two Canadian provinces in 1983 with his brother, Gary, that Dave had the photo opportunity and a chance to briefly meet Kennedy. “After visiting Canada, we came down the United States east coast and made our way to Washington D.C., Dave said. “While we were under the dome in the capital building my brother shared with me this is where he saw Ted Kennedy a few years earlier ... on a church choir trip ... but no one thought to take a picture.” The two brothers, during that ‘80s visit decided they wanted to see Congress in action. While Gary was feeding the parking meter with more coins, Dave was getting the tickets and having his photo taken with Kennedy. “I got on a little subway under the capital and rode to the building where I would get the tickets,” Dave said. “Before my subway train stopped I noticed a camera flash. I looked over to see whose picture was being taken. It was none other then Senator Ted Kennedy. He then got on another subway. I thought it would be neat if I could be on the same subway train as he was, so I quickly exited the one I was on and went to get on his. As I looked all the seats were filled except one which was right beside him... “As we rode, Sen. Kennedy was reading some papers. I came up with a plan. I will not bother him on the ride, but ask him to pose with me for a picture at the end of the ride ... He said he would, but wanted to make it Worship Together… quick. As we posed, I asked the stranger who was taking the picture for me to back up. The influential United States senator said, "That's alright, take it." So who does the stranger listen to? I always got a kick out of the fact that the stranger listened to me and backed up.” 77537878 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 14th Sunday after Pentecost Sept. 6- Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Office Closes at noon. Monday - Office closed for Labor Day. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer MinistryLounge; 7 p.m. Deacons-Dining Room; 7 p.m. Personnel in Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge. Dave Humphrey, of Middleville, and Senator Ted Kennedy are pictured in this 1983 photo. Eva Stutz to celebrate 90th birthday Eva Stutz will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 12, 2009. Registration for Elks golf outing approaching On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Hastings Elks Lodge will host a golf outing to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Those who wish to participate must register and can mail their registration information and “Your repair dollars go further at” Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, September 3 - Wednesday, September 9 (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Satisfaction Guaranteed! Very Competitive Prices! Your Best Value! THE COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 4- 7 Just a few of the things we do! Weight Room Hours: • Wheel Alignment • Shocks & Struts • Wheel Bearings • Ball Joints • Tie Rod Ends • Rack & Pinion • Gear Boxes • Power Steering Pumps • Lube-Oil-Filter • Brakes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Swimming Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 am -00 9:00 pm • Batteries • Starters & Alternators • Engine Swaps • Transmission Swaps • Computer Scan & Diagnosis • Electrical Repairs • Fluid Exchanges • Windshields Replaced • Tires 77537796 COUNTRY CHAPEL’S ROBERT KLINGE is Pro Business Annual CHICKEN Vote for a Change in Middleville on September 15th ROBERT KLINGE for Village President Paid for by the Committee to elect Robert Klinge, 307 Arlington, Middleville, MI 49333 Country Chapel UMC will host it’s annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, September 19th The chicken will be cooked over charcoal and 1/2 a plain or saucy chicken served with homemade pasta or potato salad, fresh veggies, roll, drink and homemade cake for desert. Dinner will being at Noon til the food runs out. The event will take place at Country Chapel, 9275 S. M-37, Dowling, MI. Phone: 269-721-8077. Tickets are $7.00. A Silent Auction will be taking place during the dinner, from noon - 4pm. All winners to be announced by the close of the BBQ. Those not present will be contacted to pick up their items. The Women of Mission will be having a bake sale during the dinner. Barry County QDMA 5th Annual REACH Banquet Saturday, September 12, 2009 Ever After Banquet Hall 1230 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058 DOOR OPEN AT 5:00 P.M. Come out and join the fun and support the QDMA in Barry County! We will have a live and silent auction, raffles, games, a great supper and much more. This will also be your change to win a new gun, tree stand, and bow or food plot seeds and more to get ready for the 2009 deer season! ® Ticket packages available through Barry County QDMA Branch members: Single Ticket: $60.00 - Married Couples Ticket: $80.00 - Kids 13 & Under $10.00 (Includes: Admission, meal and 1 membership) Pope & Young Package: $300.00 - (Includes: 2 dinners, 2 memberships, $200 general raffle tickets plus 1 entry for a sponsor gun) Boone & Crocket Package: $550.00 - (Includes 4 dinners, up to 4 membership, $400 general raffle tickets plus 2 entries for a sponsor gun) Corporate Package: $1000.00 - (Includes: 8 dinners, up to 8 memberships, $1000 general raffle tickets, 1 reserved table plus 1 gun) QDMA National Sponsor Package: $300.00 Single, $325 Couple (Includes: Dinner, 1 National Sponsor membership, special national sponsor package and $100.00 general raffle tickets) The Seating is limited and we expect to sell out quickly, get your tickets early!!!! Order tickets or for more information call: Mike Flohr at 269-945-3866 or 269-838-6368, Dave DeHaan at 269-838-1752, Johnny Hartwell at 517-930-8448, Tony Heath at 269-838-0672 B •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 77528605 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 • A/C Service & Repair • Water Pumps • Belts & Hoses • Wiper Blades • Timing Belts • Tune-ups • Collision Repair • Auto Body Repairs • Fuel Pumps • Mufflers & Exhaust If by chance our repair prices aren’t the best, we’ll make them better! *Pick up the new fall schedule at the desk OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings Hastings 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 THISS AUTO • Collision & Auto Body Repair • A/C Service & Repair • Mechanical Repairs & Service Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings A 50th wedding anniversary party for Jan and Jackie Healey will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pat and Sheri Peavey’s, 4431 Indian Isle, Battle Creek, (269) 721-3079. Family and friends are invited to attend. No gifts necessary. “ S t r etchi n g ” This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Healeys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary fees to the Hastings Elks Lodge, Attn: Golf 102 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings MI 49058. Registration fees are $50 per person and $200 per team, if received prior to Saturday, Sept. 5; fees are $60 per person and $240 per team, if received after that date. 77538126 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Wednesday MidWeek programs, Pioneer Club (4 years - 5th grade) and Jr. Hi Youth (6th - 8th grade) will resume Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. 77537793 CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 77538134 SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Name ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City ____________State ________Zip__________ Phone # ____________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Kids 13 & Under x_____ x $10.00 = __________ Singles x_____ x $60.00 = __________ Couples x_____ x $80.00 = __________ Corporate Table x _____ x $100.00 = ________ Nat’l Sponsor x _____ x $300.00 = ________ Pope & Young x _____ x $300.00 = ________ Boone & Crocket x _____ x $550.00 = ________ Total Amount __________________________ All singles & couples include: 1 - 1 year annual membership Payment Method Cash Amt_________ Check # ______ Amt_________ Credit Card: Visa ______________________ Master Card ________________ American Express __________________________ Exp. Date __________________ Number ____________________ Vcode ____________________ Make checks payable to QDMA please. Mail payment to: Dave DeHaan, 4361 Victoria Drive, Middleville, MI 49333 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 7 Yankee Springs Golf Course closes after 46 years of operation by Fran Faverman Staff Writer A much-loved local institution, the 46year-old Yankee Springs golf course, is dying. Unable to renegotiate a significant debt load when mediation efforts proved fruitless, Evan Seifert reluctantly and sadly concluded that his only remaining alternative was to file for bankruptcy. On Aug. 6, papers were filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District, in Grand Rapids. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing means the business and its assets will be liquidated and sold in whole or in parts. On Aug. 26, bankruptcy trustee Marcia R. Meoli, with Hann Persinger PC in Holland, issued an order of abandonment of the business. The order meant that all activity at the business had to cease immediately. She informed Seifert’s attorney, who the advised Seifert to close the course. The course was shut down and people were notified to pick up their personal belongings. Groups were notified of the closure, and Seifert began to help golf leagues and parties find alternative accommodations. Closing the business means not only is it unavailable to golfers and the restaurant unavailable to diners, it also means no maintenance activities are permitted. Maintaining the turf on a course is a never-ending activity, said Seifert. The inability to take care of the course is a major source of concern for him. In an interview with the Hastings Banner, Seifert said, “We were unable to take care of our creditors properly. After a long-time haggling and as the result of some legal actions, we had no choice.” Seifert and his wife, Brenda, have taken no income from the corporation for the past few years, he said, adding “I plowed everything — our savings and retirement — back into the business. It wasn’t enough.” The corporation’s difficulties can be linked to the economy, he said, but not just the past several months. “Since 9/11, it has been horrible. Other golf courses have closed, 11 just in the Detroit area. Look at Macatawa and Holland. Our mainstay has been local customers,” he said. “Employment has declined. A round of golf and dinner afterwards is a discretionary expenditure. Discretionary income disappeared.” For Seifert, besides losing his employ- Lakewood board votes to end funding for readiness program by Helen Mudry Staff Writer In a special Lakewood School Board meeting Monday held after the scheduled workshop, the Lakewood School Board passed a resolution to not fund the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at this time. The vote was 6-1, with board member Barry Vezino voting to keep the funding. Because the state has not yet passed its budget, the board does not know what funding cuts it may face. And rather than start the program and hope funding comes through, the board voted to not allocate funds with the understanding the program could be reinstated if state funding becomes available. Superintendent Mike O’Mara said he didn’t want the youngsters to start the program in September and then have to close it in October. According to the board’s rationale, the state senate approved a budget that cut 100 percent of GSRP funding along with other cuts. The budget in now in conference committee with the state senate and house. The state’s budget is scheduled for approval the end of September. The grant would have funded 26 preschoolers in the Lakewood program. “With the potential for these significant cuts in our 2009-10 funding level, I feel we cannot risk adding an additional $62,280 that is takes to run the GSRP to the deficit,” wrote O’Mara. He said the program is worth running, but the decision to drop it is based strictly on money. David and Angela Pruitt brought their son Paul to the meeting to help plead their case to keep the program. The board and the Pruitts agreed on the importance of early education. They also conceded that all too often deci- sions have to be made based on the budget and not what is best for the students. Angela said she had moved from Lansing to Lakewood because of the schools and is now very disappointed Paul will not be in the GSRP. David, who drives bus for the district, said he would contact lawmakers and argue the importance of the program. In other business, the board: • Was assured by O’Mara the school would start on time Thursday, Sept. 10. He said furniture would be delivered to Sunfield, Woodland and the high school by Sept. 1, and floors would be waxed Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3 and 4. • Heard that an open house for the three building projects tentatively has been set for Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. The next school board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Freeport seeking centennial farms by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There will be no grand marshal for Freeport Fun Day on Sept. 19. This year, the committee decided to honor the centennial farms in the area. Deloris Dipp from the Freeport Historical Society said she is excited about honoring the farms and farmers who have served Freeport and the surrounding areas. Dipp invites centennial farm owners to stop by the Freeport Historical Society on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until noon to get information on how to create a poster about their farm. She is hoping that posters will include photos of original owners and buildings from the life of the farm. Freeport is using information from the Historical Society of Michigan to set the guidelines for the farms. One farm which will be featured is the 150year-old Buehler farm. The Buehler farm will have a float in this year’s parade and Dipp welcomes other farms to create floats as well. Freeport is using a “flexible” five-mile radius of the village for featured farms. Dipp said she would be happy to work with farm owners about their eligibility for the display. In addition to the centennial farms, the historical society will have a separate feature on Heritage Farms which are 80 or more years old. Anyone who cannot stop by the museum on Tuesdays may get more information about centennial and heritage farm posters by calling Dipp at 616-765-8571. Dipp would like responses by Sept. 12 so that a display can be set up before Freeport Fun Day. The displays will be set up outside the museum, weather permitting. The museum will have displays and paintings available on Freeport Fun Day. Quilts 100 years old and older also will be on display. Two postal cancellations celebrating Freeport also will be used this year. One will focus on the centennial farms and the other the 135 years the village of Freeport. Middleville approves three-year trash collection contract with Holland firm by Patricia Johns Staff Writer By a vote of 4-3, members of the Middleville Village Council agreed to a threeyear contract with Potter Disposal of Holland to provide one-day weekly trash pickup within the village. For an additional fee, Potter will pick up co-mingled recyclables every other week. The company also will participate in the annual spring clean-up at a significant savings to the village. Council President Lon Myers told the overflow crowd during the meeting that getting to this vote took more than a year of research by the public works committee. The village met with trash collection businesses during the research as well. Village Manager George Strand then narrated a slide presentation, showing the advantages of the contract with Potter. One slide revealed that some residents pay $46.40 per quarter. Many people in the audience stormed out in anger at the decision. Some wanted to keep their current trash collectors. Others didn’t want to be part of a decision that may force local people to lose their jobs. Janet Johnson told the council members, “We live in a democracy. They can’t dictate to us.” She told the board that she was concerned that this decision “reeks of socialism.” Council member Dorothy Corson told the audience that she was in favor of what is “cheaper.” However she decided having listened to the discussion to vote against the contract. Phil VanNoord told the audience that “Over the year, we on the council have been wrestling with this decision.” He also told the audience that he hopes this will convince more residents to recycle. “I’m for the future of the village.” He also said he is concerned over the trucks from four different companies that come into his neighborhood, one at 5 a.m. Council member James Oliver also discussed the year-long process which included very productive meetings with trash haulers. “The haulers were anxious to bid and did not too this quickly,” he said. Dan Parker then discussed how at the beginning, he had many concerns. He liked his own trash hauler, but he was convinced that using the village’s clout would benefit the community. In addition, he said he was interested in encouraging curbside recycling. BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL Robert Klinge … has been in business for 29 years. Due to court order by Judge Fisher, given to the Village of Middleville, I am to cease business Friday, August 21, 2009. 77538109 I look forward to re-opening soon. “We owed it to the taxpayers to save,” he said. Charles Pullen told the audience he did the research and that he was in favor of recycling, but he was not in favor of this contract. Voting against the contract were Pullen, Michael Lytle and Corson. Voting in favor of it were Myers, Oliver, VanNoord and Parker. The contract for 2009 will begin Oct. 6. The village is sending out information to village residents on the costs of collection and other. Residents who do not receive the information by Sept. 5 should contact the village. Prices for collection are based on either 64gallon or 96-gallon containers. The base price is $24 per quarter for a 64-gallon container and $29.25 for a 96-gallon container. Costs are slightly higher as well for those who elect to participate in curbside recycling. A 96-gallon container is $35.25 per quarter. Recycling customers will receive an 18-gallon bin but may recycle as much as they have on the recycling week Residents who pay an entire year in advance can save $10 a year. In addition, the company has trash bags for individuals who do not need such large trash cans. Bags cost $2 each as long as a minimum of 10 are purchased. Potter representatives anticipated that the cost for the spring clean-up could be about $1,920 which is significantly less than the $4,200 the village paid in 2009. The board had a difficult discussion as well on the possibilities of having restaurants get liquor licenses. Phil’s Pizza and The Cracked Pepper had been denied licenses previously. Now, state law allows communities with development authorities and investment to provide more liquor licenses. These licenses are for on-premise consumption of beer, wine and mixed drinks. The village included Faro’s Restaurant in the process because it is within the DDA, even though it has not applied for a liquor license previously. This is only the first step in the process. Voting against this process was VanNoord. Parker voted against the one for Faro’s but in favor of the other two. The next election for the village will be Tuesday, Sept. 15. Following the election TRASH CONTRACT, continued on page 8 ment, there is also the personal loss of his home. Since his home is owned by the corporation, he and his wife will soon have to find new accommodations. He was 12 years old when he began working for the late Frank J. Tichvon, who built the course. “I’ve worked here for 42 years. It’s the only job I’ve ever had. In fact, today I did something I’ve never done before — I filled out a job application. My wife, Brenda, worked here for 33 years; my son, Adam, for 16, and my daughter, Jennifer, for 19,” he commented. Reviewing the history of the course’s development, he said that it opened as a ninehole course in 1963, a second nine holes were added in 1966, and the third nine holes were added in 1986. In 1971, an addition to the clubhouse permitted the opening of a small restaurant. Later renovations expanded the space — 1991 saw a new kitchen installed and 1996 saw the facility become handicap accessible. The facility’s meeting room was a popular spot and served the Gun Lake chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs as its meeting place for several years. Fran Leonard, a past president of the club, said that it had been a warmly hospitable meeting place for the club. “It is a shame to lose it,” she said. The course also served as the home site for the Thornapple Kellogg High School golf teams. The bankruptcy papers make for grim and depressing reading. The schedules of assets and liabilities show the assets of Yankee Springs Golf Course Inc. to be $526,224 and the liabilities to be $1,297,966, a gap of $771,742. The schedules of assets are divided into two classes: real property, which is real estate and structures upon it, and personal property, which is all the equipment used to operate the business. It includes physical items such as desks and chairs and intangibles such as checking accounts, petty cash, and lines of credit. The current value of the corporation’s interest in its real property is $453,139. The current value of the personal property is $73,085. The schedules of corporate creditors are divided into three classes: creditors with secured claims such as mortgages; creditors with unsecured priority claims such as taxes, contributions to employee benefit plans (pensions) and wages, salaries and commissions; and finally unsecured claims such as debts or leases for merchandise or services sold to the business. Five creditors have secured claims. The Frank J. Tichvon Trust has the largest claim, $650,000 of which $599,000 is unsecured. The second largest creditor is the Hastings City Bank with a claim of $450,000 of which $76,142 is unsecured. The remaining three creditors, John Deere Credit ($4,807 for a lawn aerator), National City Golf Financial ($13,956 for a Toro Greens Mower) and Yamaha Motors Corporation ($49,798 for golf carts) have claims totaling $68,562. The value of the unsecured portion for those three creditors is given as “unknown” on the schedule. Yankee Springs Township is the only creditor listed for creditors holding unsecured priority claims; the corporation, according to the filing, appears to owe the township a total of $24,959 in back taxes. However, this may not be the case. The taxes fall into two categories—real property and personal property. According to the office of Barry County Treasurer Susan VandeCar, as of Aug. 31, with interest and penalties, the township was owed $15,345. Under Michigan law, Barry County will reimburse the township for the real property taxes. John Jerkatis, Yankee Springs Township treasurer, said that the unpaid personal property taxes for 2008 without interest and penalties amounted to $4,543. The summer tax bill for personal property taxes is $1,383 is also unlikely to be paid. The township’s experience with receiving personal property taxes in bankruptcy proceedings has not been salutary. (A recent ruling involving the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park, which has new owners as the result of a bankruptcy case, absolved the new owners of any responsibility for the back personal property taxes owed by the previous owner.) Jerkatis also noted that in previous years, the taxes had been paid in full. Aside from the personal tragedy that the bankruptcy represents for the Seiferts and the possible losses, especially to unsecured creditors, the next question arising is what happens to the real estate occupied by the golf course. The Frank J. Tichvon Trust and Hastings City Bank are the largest creditors. Both hold mortgages on four of the parcels that make up the golf course. Given the uncertainty of the golf course business and its history of operating losses, it seems unlikely that the business will be sold as a golf course. Although the Banner has had no success in identifying members of the trust (privacy is why people resort to trusts) and others involved are not responding to requests for information on the advice of legal counsel, it appears unlikely that for the long haul, both the trust and the bank will want to hold the property. Aside from the issues of losses, taxes will continue to have to be paid on the property, and depending upon its zoning, the highest and best-use rule of Michigan taxation is likely to apply. The result could be an expensive tax bill for the bank and for the trust since the land will be producing no income. CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO EXPAND LEACH AND MIDDLE LAKES SEWER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: The residents and property owners of the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 24, 2007 the Carlton Township Board established a special assessment district known as the Leach and Middle Lakes Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 for purposes of creating sewer improvements and for the recovery of the costs by special assessment by the properties benefited therein. The district created was for all the properties abutting and in the immediate vicinity of Leach Lake and Middle Lake within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Carlton Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Carlton Township hall located at 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI 49058 in order to expand the special assessment district to include an additional thirteen properties listed below: 2238 Bachman Road Vacant-Bachman Road 289 Coats Grove Rd. 522 Gaskill Rd. 586 Gaskill Rd. 588 Gaskill Rd. 596 Gaskill Rd. 600 Gaskill Rd. 604 Gaskill Rd. 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 08-04-032-440-00 08-04-032-449-00 08-04-032-377-00 08-04-033-277-00 08-04-090-001-00 08-04-090-003-00 08-04-090-006-00 08-04-090-008-00 08-04-090-010-00 08-04-031-468-00 08-04-031-433-00 08-04-031-466-00 08-04-031-380-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the assessment. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objections and any foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments or changes to the special assessment district which may be raised at the hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the special assessment district at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the time the Township Board accepts bids for the special assessment project then a special assessment roll will be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof with an additional hearing to be held preceded by notice to all record owners of property in special assessment district with publications in the Hastings Banner and to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment costs. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Carlton Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Carlton Township Clerk of the need for the same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writing or calling the undersigned Clerk at least five days prior to the hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion upon said expansion of sewer project special assessment district. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Michele Erb 85 Welcome Road Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 77538115 �Page 8 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa There is to be an ice cream social at the Woodland United Methodist Church as part of the Woodland Labor Day Homecoming weekend. There will be hot sandwiches and desserts along with the ice cream. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. The Woodland/Lakewood Lions Club will be hosting the annual chicken barbecue Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Herald Classic Park. This is a fine time to eat a good meal, but also to see old acquaintances and new. Ball games, raffle, afternoon parade and more bring plenty of visitors to Woodland. Thursday, Sept. 10, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. for its annual potluck meal. The entertaining feature of the evening will be a program yet to be announced. Six Best Reasons to attend Kindergarten at HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM 77538084 Summer Registration continues all summer Please call 269-948-4400 for an appointment Saxon Pride • Acedemics, Arts, Athletics Barb Case Angela Stanton Lori Kidder Northeastern Southeastern & Star Mary Hutchinson Deb McGandy Sue Kelley Central & Northeastern Star Southeastern Central CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of the Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board created the Leach Lake Public Sewer, Engineering and Construction Special Assessment District No. 1 on March 10, 2009. Said special assessment district was expanded by additional properties on June 9, 2009. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hastings Charter Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for September 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. in order to expand said District to include an additional eight properties listed below. 150 Coats Grove Road Vacant 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 08-06-005-002-00 08-06-005-032-00 08-06-006-018-00 08-06-006-027-50 08-06-006-028-00 08-06-006-031-00 08-06-006-032-00 08-06-006-033-00 Donna M. Martin Mary Jane Ainsworth FREEPORT - Mary Jane Ainsworth, age 75, of Freeport passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Carl Richard Ainsworth; children, Lisa and Derek Sisson (Middleville), Carlene and Don Converse (Middleville), James and Betty Ainsworth (Hastings), Maryjane and Todd Brobst (Fairmont, IN), Dave and Jerri Ainsworth (Markle, IN), David and Billiesue Finkbeiner (Freeport); sister, Sally and Ken Mingerink (Gun Lake); brother, Jack and Marilyn Finkbeiner (Middleville); 23 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Benjamin “Finky” and Lavina Belle (Potts) Finkbeiner. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Services were held Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings (M-43). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Please share a memory with Mary’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Wayne P. Aumick NASHVILLE, MI - Wayne P. Aumick, 68, of Nashville, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident. Mr. Aumick was born December 3, 1940 in Charlotte, the son of Cornelius B. and Edna (Hine) Aumick. He worked as a foreman for Johnson Iron Works for 17 years before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Leona (Brown) Aumick; children, Cindy M. Finch of Gaylord, Russell I. Foster, Sr. of Cincinnati, and David A. Foster of Normandy, TN; grandchildren, April, Rachael, Tonya, Jennifer, Russell, Audrey, and Isaac; greatgrandchildren, Brittany, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Lauren; sister, Karen Yarger of Lansing. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. in Nashville. Arrangements were made by www.prayfuneral.com. Corson, Myers and Oliver will not be on the council. Myers suggested that the new committees to provide a smooth transition may wish to hold a joint meetings with new and previous committee members. Eagle Scout Matt Swart was thanked for his work on bat houses on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail which everyone hopes will lead to fewer mosquitos eventually. The council approved an agreement with Barry County to help provide financial support for the Finkbeiner/Crane Road project. The next meeting of the village council will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 1 the council will meet in a joint meeting with the planning commission on the new zoning ordinances at 5 p.m. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 MIDDLEVILLE - Donna M. Martin, age 76, of Middleville, passed away August 25, 2009, at home with family present. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, John (Bud) Sheldon; her sister, Evelyn Collier and her parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Fox of Freeport. Surviving her are two sons, Rick Martin and special friend Priscilla Ladley of Middleville and Ron Martin (Jill) of Kalkaska; one daughter, Sharon (Martin) and John Wallace of Kentwood; four grandchildren, Jeffery, Nate, Nicole and Tim; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Donna was employed at and retired from Lescoa after 30 years. She enjoyed visits to Beaver Island and spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services were held on August 28, 2009 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. George E. Speas, Spiritual Care Chaplain, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Frances E. Smith TRASH CONTRACT, continued from page 7 GRAND RAPIDS - Frances E. (Kingsbury) Smith, aged 93, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord Monday morning, August 31, 2009. She was preced- — NOTICE — 08-06-005-045-00 08-06-005-029-00 08-06-005-022-00 At the hearing the Board will consider any written objections and any foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearings as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments or changes to the plans, estimates or special assessment district which may be raised at said hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the plans, estimates of costs or special assessment district at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will also cause a special assessment roll to be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof with an additional hearing to be held preceded by notice to all record owners of property proposed to be in the special assessment district by publication in the Hastings Banner and to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. (Anyone who protests in writing or at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment expansion with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring such aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested person are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place in person or by representation and to summit comments concerning the foregoing. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9690 Area Obituaries ed in death by her husband of 64 years, Claude R. Smith. She will be dearly missed by her children, Cheryl Smith Tolley, Perry (Terri) Smith of Walkerton, IN and Kirby Smith of Austin, TX. She also leaves one granddaughter, Carolyn (Louis)Smith Alamassy and one great granddaughter, Layla Alamassy of Detroit. She loved gardening, bird watching, sewing, and cross word puzzles. She was a long time member of Kent Y’s Men and Park Congregational Church. Funeral services including committal were held September 3, 2009 at Park Congregational Church with Rev. Todd Petty officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Park Church Endowment Fund or Michigan Audubon Society. Arrangements by the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. 77537709 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following three properties are to be eliminated from the original district established on March 10, 2009. Said properties are listed below: 230 Coats Grove Road 117 Coats Grove Road 127 Coats Grove Road A peaceful march is planned Thursday at the Michigan Library in Lansing to protest a proposed closing ordered by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The free travelogue today at the Ionia Theater will be on the gliders produced in Greenville early in World Ward II. The Flying Falcons museum is devoted to military history and it holds one of the gliders. They were used to transport men and materials behind enemy lines, silently. Many were used before the D-Day landing. The Ionia Theater Thursday, Sept. 10, will host discussion on paranormal findings. The group will discuss their findings and evidence. This will be at 7 p.m. for only those over age 12. It is sponsored by the Ionia library. On Saturday, Sept. 12, West Berlin Wesleyan Church on Portland Road will host a hot roast dinner, along with a car show and antiques appraisal. The Women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church will hold a meeting next weekend on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a potluck lunch at noon. They then will plan the year’s programs and agenda. The farms of the Leroys Flessners and the Carl Barcrofts are about four miles apart on M-43 in Woodland and Carlton townships. On Sunday, Joyce Flessner and the Barcrofts were at the Wharton Center on the MSU campus to witness the White Coat ceremony for their granddaughters. Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Mary Lynn (Flessner) Parker and husband, and Ashley Barcroft, daughter of Kay and Tony, were among the 156 incoming members of the first year class in the School of Human Medicine. In the ceremony, each entrant handed his or her coat to a faculty member who in turn held the coat for the student to don as a symbol of their entry into the medical program after which they took their White Coat vow. Ashley is a 2009 graduate of MSU. Elizabeth is a 2008 graduate of U of M. She spent the past year on a research project. In the coming events, the October meeting of ICGS will host Steven Lehto, author of ‘The Life of Douglas Houghton.” He will sign purchased books that day. Then in November, the ICGS will have Escanaba author Bill Jamerson who is an expert on the CCC. He appeared earlier in Lake Odessa, but a conflicting event lowered the attendance. His novel is “Big Shoulders.” His program will feature songs about Civilian Conservation Corps. Worth noting when driving on M-43 in Carlton Township are two places with flowering butterfly bushes. They are on the Barcroft farm and the south side of the road Norman and Vanessa Nash home. The Nashes have other colorful flowers near the highway. 77537915 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen At Large Position. Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2009. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings Urban Small Area Project Selection Group will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear comments regarding project selection for the use of ARRA Stimulus Funds. Written comments will be received on the subject until 8:30 AM on September 17, 2009 by the City Clerk, Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77538124 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE MSHDA HOUSING RESOURCE FUND The Hastings City Council will conduct a public hearing as part of the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the public hearing is to gain citizen input prior to submission of a Housing Resource Fund grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for downtown rental rehabilitation (DRR) funds to be used within the immediate downtown area and DDA district. The application for funds will not exceed $400,000, and, if awarded, would be used for rehabilitation of apartments within the downtown district that will benefit low to moderate income residents. All activities of the grant project will be governed by terms of local program guidelines adopted by the City Council and approved by MSHDA. Further information is available by contacting the Community Development Director at City Hall during normal business hours. Comments may be submitted in writing through September 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM or made in person at the public hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid or services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800-649-3777. 77538122 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Stumbling on good finds in odd places by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters About a decade ago, I was cruising up a 130-mile long reservoir behind America’s largest dam – Grand Coulee – built across the mighty Columbia River. The area around the reservoir is rural, but it’s hardly the isolated wilderness of the Yukon. Nevertheless, geologists are still finding some quite intriguing things that lie in such rural places, because there are many outcrops still on Earth that we just haven’t looked at seriously. What had drawn me to the reservoir was evidence of Ice Age catastrophic flooding that raced across the Northwest from Montana. The evidence for that story is abundant, with legions of outcrops telling the tale. Typically, of course, we geologists drive to those outcrops in pickup trucks – it’s part of our culture to drive everywhere in trucks. But on the particular summer’s afternoon I have in mind, I had left the world of pickups behind. The shores of Lake Roosevelt – for many miles – are steep bluffs. There are no roads above or below the bluffs. There are no trails, even, on which to hike from the top of the bluffs to the bottom. So I was in a motorboat. I had borrowed the boat from family friends – only great kindness, I suspect, allowed them to lend it to a novice boater like me. But I managed to tow the craft to the reservoir, get it in the water, and start the motor. And one fine afternoon, I cruised into an inlet and saw a big waveform embedded in the sands of the solid bluff. Because of my location that day above the confluence of certain rivers, I knew it was evidence of a catastrophic flood coming down from Canada to the north – not from Montana to the east. Viola! One wholly new suggestion to make to my colleagues about Ice Age history here in the Northwest. One hundred years ago this summer, a much bigger geological find was made by a prominent American paleontologist. Charles Walcott was looking for fossils from the specific time when animals in the sea first became large and complex. Earlier in Earth history, life in the seas had been very simple – not much more than worms and very elementary jellyfish – but all that changed in what geologists call the Cambrian Period. Near the start of the Cambrian, quite suddenly, sea creatures appear in the fossil record that were much larger, had shells and even had eyes. Walcott had spent the summer of 1909 in the Rockies of British Columbia, hiking to look for fossils in shale of Cambrian age. One late summer’s day, he hiked up to a particular high-elevation ridge – and there at his feet were pieces of shale with a cornucopia of fossils that we geologists are still studying. Walcott’s rocks are part of the Burgess Shale, and they’ve taught us how varied early life was in the Cambrian. Some Burgess animals had five eyes, others had complex pincers out their snouts. Some of the animals are so odd they seem like hallucinations – one has even been named “Hallucigenia” in honor of that idea. But, of course, each of the strange fossils were once real, flesh-and-blood animals in the Cambrian seas. We don’t know why the five-eyed animals went extinct and animals more similar to our basic body plan survived. Likely, there was a good factor of chance involved, and it could have come out quite differently. But one thing is certain, it was us two-eyed creatures that lived and became the animals that appear in all subsequent geologic periods. Walcott’s hike 100 years ago helped to propel the science of paleontology forward. It has taught us that animal life on Earth likely could have played out in many of variously different directions. Here’s wishing you a dozen more summer-evening strolls before autumn starts Sept. 22. Keep your eyes open for gems of all kinds, because you may be the first person at a particular spot to look for what will literally be laying at your feet. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of all Rock Doc columns is now available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Bristol Lake Street Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the asphalt resurfacing of Bristol Lake Street, a private road, extending about 2,600 feet from the intersection of M-37 (the “Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels which abut Bristol Lake Street from M-37 to approximately 2,600 feet east of M-37, more particularly described as including the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-009-009-009-10 08-009-009-011-10 08-009-009-016-00 08-009-120-001-00 08-009-120-004-00 08-009-120-007-00 08-009-120-009-00 08-009-120-012-00 08-009-120-013-00 08-009-120-014-00 08-009-120-016-00 08-009-120-017-00 08-009-120-021-00 08-009-120-022-00 08-009-120-023-00 08-009-120-024-00 08-009-120-025-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Assessor of the township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009 AT 6:45 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION 13641 S M-37 HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner of party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: August 27, 2009 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown 07526840 EDWARD JONES Get educated about investing If you have children at home, you’re no doubt aware that it’s the traditional back-toschool time. But even if your days of parentteacher conferences are in the past, or even in the future, you can still find a place in your life for education — and you might want to start by educating yourself about investing. To get the most out of your investment education, ask yourself these questions: * What are my goals? Your financial goals should drive your investment decisions. You probably have short-term goals, such as making a down payment on a home or paying for a vacation, and long-term goals, such as saving for your children’s college education or building resources for your retirement. Once you’ve identified your goals, you can create an investment strategy to help achieve them. * What is my risk tolerance? Self-awareness is important in every aspect of life — including your approach to investing. As you create your investment portfolio, you need to understand your own views on risk. Would you consider yourself an aggressive investor — that is, someone who can accept a relatively higher degree of investment risk in exchange for potentially higher returns? Or are you a more conservative investor — someone who is willing to take lower returns in exchange for lower potential risk? Or perhaps you’re a moderate investor, less riskaverse than some but less aggressive than others. However you’d characterize yourself, it’s essential that you factor in your risk tolerance when choosing investments. Otherwise, you’ll likely end up causing yourself needless worry over your investment portfolio’s performance. * When should I make changes to my investments? Once you’ve built an investment portfolio, you shouldn't leave it on “autopilot.” Over time, you most likely will need to add new investments or sell others. However, try to avoid selling quality investments just because their share price has dropped — they may still have good longterm prospects. In general, you should sell an investment under certain circumstances. For example, if your goals have changed, you may find the need to sell some investments STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Heath 179; Shirlee V. 201; Joanne R. 175; Tammy D. 162; Penny C. 145; Lisa T. 145; Julie C. 153; Merle S. 157; Renee B. 190; Paula R. 169; April 8 150; Vickie G. 192; Deb 91; Kim C. 192; Luanne P. 208; Carol E. 111; Opal G. 128; Tammy T. 182. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 and purchase others. You may decide to sell an investment if it’s no longer what it was when you purchased it. For example, maybe you’ve invested in a company whose products are less competitive than they once were, or perhaps the company belongs to an industry now in decline. And finally, if your portfolio has become “overweighted” with certain types of investments, you may decide to sell some of them to bring your holdings back into balance, based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. * Whom should I consult for help? You can do a lot to educate yourself about investing — but when it comes to making the right choic- es for your future, you may need help. A professional financial advisor who is familiar with your family situation, short- and longterm goals and investment preferences can help you build and maintain a portfolio that can help meet your needs. The investment world can be complex, so the more knowledge you have on your side, the better off you’ll be. Take the time to learn as much as you can about investing. It’s an education that can pay off in the long run. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XX) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter We were soon on the move again, reluctant to take the last backward look. The roads were heavy, but since our oxen had been well fed and rested for the past two days, they made good progress, and at sunset we had passed the summit between the two rivers and more than 20 miles from our camp on the Green River. We made a dry camp that night and fed our stock on the grass which we had cut in the valley before we left. No hunting parties were out that day, and no game larger than a rabbit had been seen. Our fresh meat had been used up, and we were again living on our Cincinnati smoked bacon. Since the stock were all kept in camp that night, we had out only half the usual guard. We fed out all our grass in the morning and made an early start, for it was 15 miles to the nearest grass and water. We made this distance before noon and after a two hours rest started on a downgrade over a good level road to the valley of Bear River. We camped on the banks of a small mountain stream with the best of grass near the camp. Wolves were plenty and very bold, a large pack of them attacking our stock that night and injuring a cow so badly that we had to kill her in the morning. They were so hungry and ferocious that they did not leave until the guards had killed two of their number. Trouble that we were not looking for developed that night. The two days’ drive over the sandstone rocks had made several of our oxteams foot-sore, and in the morning we found one of the best oxen we had on our Michigan team hobbling around on three legs, with the other one badly swollen. At first we thought that he might have been bitten by a rattlesnake, but on examination, we found that a large sized gravel stone had worked in between his hoofs. Another wagon had two oxen in a similar condition. We could not go on with the oxen in this shape, and we had to choose between delaying and doctoring them up, turning them out and leaving them to the wolves, or killing them and taking their flesh with us for food. The captain advised us to lay over where we were for two days and doctor the lame cattle, while the rest of our train drove on 20 miles further to Thomas’ Fork on Bear River and a better camping place, where they could wait for us. We took his advice and stayed at our camp, faithfully applying all the remedies we had to our sick oxen. We could not save the one on our team so on the second day we killed and dressed it. The two oxen belonging to the other wagon recovered from their lameness by the second day. During this stop. Uncle Billy and I put in our time hunting in the mountains, while the Doctor and Gondola were trying to heal the ox’s foot. The first day we killed an elk and several rabbits and saw a number of wolves and bears. While we were returning to camp that night we came across an ox and a cow that had no doubt been left behind by some train or had strayed away and could not be found. Our ponies were loaded with our game and we were five miles from camp; but Uncle Billy thought we had better drive the ox and cow along with us for if no one claimed them, we might use them to fill the places left by our own cripples. The second day we hunted along the banks of Bear River. We saw several elk but could not get near them and so returned to camp early, concluding to hitch up our teams and drive 10 miles that night. We hitched up the ox we had found and driven in the day before, and he made our team as good as ever. We expected however, to be called upon to give him up at any time, for during the trip we had found stock several times but the owner had always appeared to claim it. Once on the Platte River, a fine pony, saddled and bridled came into our camp early one morning and we rode him over 200 miles before his owner appeared to claim him. Up to this time we had lost no stock, our good fortune being due to the fact that our captain was continually on his guard and would allow no carelessness on the part of the men. The next morning at eight o’clock our train was all together again. Since Captain Smith had not expected us until evening, he with 15 others had gone on a hunt up the Thomas River. Our party of southern people had been out the day before and had brought back an elk and two deer. This day they had gone out for bear. When they left ,they had said they wished Uncle Billy and his two dogs were with them, and when Uncle Billy heard this he started out at once to have a hand in the bear hunt. Gondola, the Doctor, and I divided the beef we had killed the day before and spent the rest of the day fishing near the camp with good success. From our encampment, we would see clouds of steam from what was called Steamboat Springs which were nearly 20 miles away. When the party of bear hunters came in toward night, they had to their credit four mountain bear. They had seen several elk and deer during the day, but they did not try to shoot them as they had agreed to shoot nothing but bear. Uncle Billy and his dogs were responsible for the day’s success. The result was a great surprise to the captain since he had found no game in the valley two years previous. The bear meat was taken care of, and we judged there was enough to last us until we reached the Great Salt Lake, if it kept well. We had a good night’s rest and were on the road for Steamboat Springs at sunrise. As we neared the springs, we could easily distinguish one large cone-shaped mound that every few moments would send large volumes of steam spouting up from its center, the vapor driving away like a transparent cloud on the clear blue sky. On approaching still nearer, we saw a great white mound surrounded by hundreds of smaller ones, all composed of the alkali or soda which occurs so abundantly in this vicinity. At times the entire underground system would seem to be put in operation, and the whole group of mounds that looked like old-fashioned beehives would set to gaping, spouting and belching out steam and hot water in a fierce bubbling competition. Our road passed so near them that we could feel the spray from the hot water falling on us. The largest mound covered several acres and could not be approached on account of the extreme heat of the ground around it and the hot water and spray which spouted forth and fell to the ground from the cone. The center of the mound seemed like an immense boiling caldron sending forth tremendous blasts of hot water and steam as often as every 30 minutes. We were in sight of these interesting springs for two days. (To be continued) �Page 10 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark S Warner and Rebecca S Warner, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Key Bank USA, NA, Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2002, and recorded on January 22, 2002 in instrument 1073445, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust Series ACE 2005-SD2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy And 52/100 Dollars ($54,670.52), including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 9 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 in the Village of Nashville According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 66, Also Known as: Commencing 20 rods East of the Northeast Corner of Lot Number 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; Thence East 132 feet; Thence South to the Michigan Central Railroad; Thence West along railroad line 148 feet; Thence North to place of beginning. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537504 File #074114F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Warren Searles, Charlotte Searles, husband and wife and Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2005 and recorded October 20, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154900, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred FortySeven and 69/100 Dollars ($115,847.69) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: That part of the South 64 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West on the South Section line 867.54 feet; thence North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 30.26 feet to the Place of Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 491.48 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds East parallel to the South Section line 481.53 feet; hence South 1 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds West 491.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West parallel to the South section line 498.34 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land the centerline of said easement being described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 867.54 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement; thence the centerline of said easement runs North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 250.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4636 77537764 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Estelle Automotive, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, Michigan, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, as Mortgagee, dated December 24, 2004, and recorded on January 6, 2005, at Instrument No. 1139786, and modified by Mortgage Modification dated February 1, 2005, and recorded on February 9, 2005, at Instrument No. 1141277, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 46/100 Dollars ($240,829.46) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 13.64% per annum, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 892.53 feet, along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence north 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 194.00 feet, along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 194.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 350.00 feet to the point of beginning. Common Address: 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 Tax Parcel Number: 08-16-019-005-50 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 25, 2009 Fifth Third Bank PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 752-4618 (Publication 8/27/09-9/24/09) 77537703 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM ARTHUR HESS, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated May 5, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 6, 2008, as instrument number 20080506-0004821 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($74,747.45). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 13 of Village of Hastings Addition by H.J. Kenfield, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 9 of Barry County Records. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 820 E. Bond St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-235-079-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: August 27, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1697570-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by LAURENCE G. BAILEY JR. and LEANNE K. BAILEY, husband and wife, of 4280 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 (“Mortgagor”), to Select Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 (“Mortgagee”), dated February 22, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on February 28, 2005, in Instrument No. 1142071 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 08/100 Dollars ($82,910.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 810 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat, in Liber 0 of Plats, Page E. PPN: 08-55-201-252-00 Commonly known as: 306 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 SELECT BANK Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 77537598 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lavern L. Lietzke, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to CCO Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2006, and recorded on June 5, 2006 in instrument 1165584, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand FiftyThree And 85/100 Dollars ($57,053.85), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 feet along the North line of said Section 28; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 33 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds West 496.39 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 1642.15 feet, thence central angle of which is 13 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds and the chord of which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 42 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds East 223.27 feet; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds East 160 feet more or less to the Westerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said right of way line to said centerline of Nashville Road; thence Northwesterly along said centerline to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537379 File #273919F01 77537727 Michigan’s largest commodity crop. In 2008, Michigan’s corn crop averaged 138 bushels per acre, generating more than 295 million bushels of corn. Approximately 82 million bushels of Michigan’s corn crop is used for in-state ethanol production. In addition to supplying the state with a greener fuel supply, the new owners of the Woodbury plant also plan to reduce the environmental impact of the plant itself by increasing its energy efficiency through operational and technology improvements. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dianne M. Menacher, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2007, and recorded on November 30, 2007 in instrument 20071130-0004714, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 78/100 Dollars ($213,912.78), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel beginning at a point 265 Feet North of the Southeast corner of section 32, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Thence West at right angles to the Section line 464 Feet to an iron stake on the shore of Gun Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore 68.3 Feet to an iron stake at an angle of 40 Degrees 16 Feet measured counterclockwise from the first line, thence easterly 427.8 Feet to the East line of 87 Degrees 28 Minutes with the proceeding line, thene South 64 Feet to the place of beginning. Excepting a strip of land 16.5 Feet wide adjacent the section line reserved for Highway Purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537351 File #277428F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sharlyn K. Musser and James A. Musser, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178192, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to H&R Block Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Eight And 21/100 Dollars ($130,408.21), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the centerline of Old M37, which lies South 0 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1040.27 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11, thence North 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East 245 feet, thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 178 feet, thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 245 feet, thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 178 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to right of way for purposes of ingress and engress over the East driveway on said premises from West State Road on the South side of said premises to a certain barn on premises located Easterly of said above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276483F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made Floyd F. Williams, Married, and Diane C. Williams, Married, individually and as Trustees of the Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams Revocable Trust dated 3/19/1998, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2003, and recorded on February 24, 2003, in Instrument Number 1098190, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $40,051.84 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 11.990%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West, 2549.49 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West 100.81 feet to the center 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East, 587.19 feet to the Westerly right of way of the former C K & S Railroad; thence South 51 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds East 289.67 feet along said right of way line; thence Southeasterly, 62.42 feet along said right of way line and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 3457.78 feet, the central angle of which is 01 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds East, 62.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 785.26 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence North 33 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 141.95 feet along said centerline to the point of’ beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Spencer C. Farris P-70470 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77537562 L0240MI09 77537737 Labor Day tea party planned ETHANOL PLANT, continued from page 1 A recent study reported that Michigan’s ethanol industry added nearly $600 million to the state’s economy in 2007 while Michigan’s corn industry contributed more than one billion. Pollok added that one bushel of corn can be processed into 2.8 gallons of ethanol, as well as several other co-products such as dried distiller grains, a high-protein livestock feed, and carbon dioxide. More than two million acres of corn per year are planted in Michigan, representing Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 59/100 Dollars ($234,639.59), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537499 File #250201F02 They are also evaluating opportunities to replace the fossil fuel used to power the plant with sources of renewable energy. The MCGA salutes Carbon Green BioEnergy for their commitment to Michigan’s farmers, residents and energy security. For more information on selling corn to Carbon Green BioEnergy, contact Jim Kelley, the Carbon Green BioEnergy grain manager at 616-374-3641 or Debbie Blundy, commodities assistant at 616-374-3632. by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern A “Town Hall Tea Party” will take place Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse. Those who attend the tea party should bring a homemade sign voicing their opinions on a current government issue. Time also will be allowed for those who wish to speak, approximately 45 seconds, to give voice to their opinions. The meeting, expected to last a couple of hours, will feature local speakers. Additionally, there will be a phone interview with a citizen of Canada. The person will answer questions on the health care system in Canada. Rally organizers chose to hold this event on Labor Day because it is the day when working citizens celebrate what they have earned with their labor. They said that this is appropriate since the government is attempting to take away what the people have worked for and give it to those who have not earned it. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle Main, single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2005, and recorded on July 6, 2005 in instrument 1149102, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nineteen And 13/100 Dollars ($89,019.13), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning 8 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 Rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning Parcel 2: Beginning 12 rods East of the Southwest corner of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 40 rods, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537400 File #274135F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: In the case of resolution prior to or simultaneously with the aforementioned foreclosure sale, Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Michael A. Brauer and Lorrie A. Brauer, husband and wife, ("Debtors") to Manufactured Homes Unlimited, dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 537, et. seq., said Mortgage being assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) ("Green Tree"), by Mortgage Assignment dated October 26, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 7, 1995, in Liber 644, Page(s) 540, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $59,437.24, which amount may or may not be the entire indebtedness owed by Debtors to Green Tree together with interest at 9.21 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq., on September 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05’ WEST ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 465.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ 25” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/8TH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 467.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’ EAST, 465.80 FEET TO SAID 1/8TH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39’ 25” WEST ON SAID 1/8TH LINE, 467.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND LYING NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND EXTENDING WEST FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL, 660 FEET TO LANG ROAD. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is established to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of sale or fifteen (15) days from the date the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(b) was posted and mailed. Dated: August 11, 2009 Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Corporation d/b/a Green Tree Acceptance) By: DONALD A. BRANDT(P30183) BRANDT, FISHER, ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Attorneys for Green Tree 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 77537384 File No.: 6140.0613 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin A. Davis, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006, and recorded on April 26, 2006 in instrument 1163649, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WFHE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand One Hundred Thirteen And 17/100 Dollars ($90,113.17), including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537374 File #274131F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay Dekleine and Sharon Dekleine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to West MI Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2003, and recorded on March 14, 2003 in instrument 1099533, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Dollar Bank, F.S.B. ISAOA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand FiftyFive And 64/100 Dollars ($272,055.64), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 2 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 91.00 feet; thence North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet; thence South 20 degrees 09 minutes 36 seconds East 210.94 feet; thence South 44 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds West 107.47 feet; thence North 06 degrees 36 minutes 42 seconds West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above described parcel and between said parcel and the Shore of Gun Lake; together with all Riparian Rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31 a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence south 815.37 feet; thence South 05 degrees 48 minutes 01 seconds East 167.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 34 seconds East 12.66 feet; thence South 39 degrees 49 minutes 48 seconds East 49.96 feet; thence South 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds West 110.64 feet; thence North 02 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West, Wayland Township, Allegan County, Michigan; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256102F03 77537921 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G Vaughn, and Cassandre L Vaughn, a/k/a Cassandra f/k/a Cassandre L Byers, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co. East MI, Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2001, and recorded on December 7, 2001 in instrument 1070955, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Four And 74/100 Dollars ($53,704.74), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16, as place of beginning; thence North 3 chains; thence East 50 feet; thence South 3 chains; thence West 50 feet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537534 File #279984F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin W Staton and Darcy J Staton, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2002, and recorded on July 2, 2002 in instrument 1083204, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 84/100 Dollars ($71,339.84), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: From the 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake on shore of Long Lake and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet (recorded as 200 feet), North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 150 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 56 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 57.25 Degrees West, 145 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; and thence South 52.25 Degrees East, 129 feet to Place of Beginning; also from 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake at shore of Long Lake, and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet, South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet(recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 215 feet for Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 31.25 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 64 Degrees West, 134.5 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 57 1/7 Degrees East, 145 feet to Place of Beginning. Commencing at the 1/8th corner on the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on the 1/8th line, 775 feet to an iron stake at the shore of Long Lake; thence North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence South 85 Degrees East 150 feet, (recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet; thence North 56 Degrees East, 100 feet for Place of Beginning; thence North 56 Degrees East, 50 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence North 52.25 Degrees West, 129 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 53.5 Degrees East, 118.5 feet to Place of Beginning, being on the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537927 File #277914F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rush O Stidham and Celia A Stidham husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union Bank Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 in instrument 1058328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine And 83/100 Dollars ($41,449.83), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 3 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 22 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537751 File #276465F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Thirty-Five and 30/100 ($184,035.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North quarter post of section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19` 49" East, 1068.30 feet along the North line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 232.83 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46` 34" East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46` 34" East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01` 13" West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57` 47" West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19` 49" West, 860.67 feet to the North-South quarter line of said section 9; thence North 01 degrees 03` 31" East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof; subject to an Easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof, 20.19 acres. Less and except: Commencing at the North quarter corner of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 27` 57" West 364.49 feet along the North line of the Northwest quarter of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 07` 22" East 825.00 feet parallel with the North-South quarter line of said Section 33, to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 27` 57" East 364.49 feet to said NorthSouth quarter line; thence North 89 degrees 29` 18" East 860.66 feet parallel with the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 651.62 feet parallel with the East line of the West half of said Northeast quarter; thence South 07 degrees 01` 17" West 548.35 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 66.00 feet to the Northwest corner of the recorded Condominium of Daisy Lane No.1; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 436.99 feet along the West line of Daisy Lane No. 1; thence South 89 degrees 46` 54" West 66.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 139.05 feet to the East-West quarter line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 13` 06" East 24.19 feet to a point being 50.0 feet Northerly of the centerline of West State Road, perpendicular measurement; thence North 73 degrees 22` 17" West 632.00 feet parallel with said centerline; thence North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 408.56 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52` 38" West 123.46 feet to the North-South quarter line of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 52` 38" West 364.48 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 1026.09 feet along the East line of the recorded Plat of Prairie Acres, and the extension thereof, to the Northeast corner of Lot 27 of Prairie Acres; thence continuing North 00 degrees 07` 22" West 236.79 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: August 27, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 Case No. 09MI00610-2 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to William L. Dean and Rhonda K. Dean, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1835 Briar Hill Dr, Hastings, MI 49058-1071. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 31, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537943 File # 282326F01 MORTGAGE SALE *THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Pandl Family Trust dated April 16, 1992, to Fifth Third Bank withan address of 1830 East Paris Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2002, recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument No. 1092325, Barry County Records, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $605,806.18 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on OCTOBER 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the east door of the Courthouse located at 220 West 8th Street, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the place for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of $89.36 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in the Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of a said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 351.55 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet ;thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 192.00 feet to the Place of Beginning, subject to Highway Right of Way for Middleville Road (M-37) over the East 50 feet thereof and over the East 60 feet of the South 74.59 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with a 20.0 foot wide utility easement, the North line of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of aid Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56’ 06” West 934.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 352.05 feet to the Point of Beginning of said North line; thence North 89 degrees 42’ 11” West 357.01 feet to the Point of Ending of said North line; except the East 50.0 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 357.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet to the Point of Ending of said centerline. Together with an easement for drainage over Sunset Park as shown on the recorded Plat of Misty Ridge, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. commonly known as: 620 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan / PP#: 08-41-027-016-20 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241(a), in which case the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. FIFTH THIRD BANK, MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC August 17, 2009 Peter D. Rhoades Date P O Box 2271 Holland MI 49422 77537627 616-355-7318 �Page 12 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMMY S. JENKINS, A MARRIED WOMAN and ANDREW T. JENKINS, HER HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2007, and recorded on July 10, 2007, in Document No. 1182761, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($138,865.34), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR'S GLASGOW ADDITION NO. 1 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77537575 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 16, 2007 and recorded March 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177825, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 94/100 Dollars ($90,960.94) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of Lots 6 and 7, Block 26 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537593 File No. 362.6319 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda G. Ford, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2004, and recorded on December 22, 2004 in instrument 1139089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve And 17/100 Dollars ($85,012.17), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence North 300 feet for place of beginning; thence East 156 feet; thence North 266 feet; thence West 156 feet; thence South 266 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537539 File #275188F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Richard L. Vansyckle and Betty A. Vansyskle 3570 East Dowling Road Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: September 3, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77537935 File Number: 617.0664 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Scott Gates, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2540 McCann Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9487. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 31, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 31, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537941 File # 282761F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Howell, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2007 and recorded June 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181216, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Ninety-Five and 11/100 Dollars ($180,095.11) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Near Lane Estates Plat Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537580 File No. 285.9664 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Malinda M Powers a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred FortyEight And 96/100 Dollars ($76,948.96), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 1, R.J. Grants Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 15 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537694 File #275959F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Klinge, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2006, and recorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175197, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 25/100 Dollars ($76,484.25), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 289 of the original plat of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 8 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537511 File #275007F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan P Aseltine and Nicole L Aseltine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ten And 57/100 Dollars ($108,610.57), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: South 57 feet 9 inches of the North 115 feet 6 inches of the South 165 feet of lots 9 and 10, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #281807F01 77537732 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyndia Crawford, an unmarried person, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 30, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148794, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 21/100 Dollars ($106,307.21) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 1, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1028 and the East 21 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 1027 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538090 File No. 514.0112 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Trumpower, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on March 7, 2006 in instrument 1161008, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Midfirst Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen And 85/100 Dollars ($158,813.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Prairieville Heights, According to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537452 File #141532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Royce T Slater an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006 in instrument 1168744, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Four And 34/100 Dollars ($128,404.34), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 330 feet of the South 3/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538095 File #277822F01 NOTICE OF INTENDED FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT ON A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE To: SUSAN CARY (the "Borrower") Property address: 2059 Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 This notice is being published as required by MCLA §600.3201, et seq. (the "Act"). The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, which holds a mortgage on the above property. Timothy Kelly (the "Designated Person") is the person designated under Section 3205a(1)(c) of the Act to contact and that has the authority to make the agreements under Sections 3205b and 3205c of the Act. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (517) 373-8370. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Designated Person, foreclosure by advertisement proceedings under the Act will not be commenced until 90 days after the date a separate notice under the Act is being mailed to the Borrower. If the Borrower and the Designated Person reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by that firm will be used for that purpose. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Attorneys for Lender By Timothy Hillegonds, a Partner 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 77538082 (616) 752-2132 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-4-2009 Kevin & Winfield Matteson (owner), Southern Michigan Cellular Company (applicant). Location: 12001 Marsh Rd., in Section 6 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a wireless telecommunication tower, in the RR zoning district. Case Number SP-5-2009 James Gielarowski (owner), Southern Michigan Cellular Company (applicant). Location: 4679 River Rd., in Section 24 of Hastings Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a wireless telecommunication tower, in the A zoning district. Meeting Date: September 28, 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-1284. 77538078 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leonard L Standler Sr an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2005, and recorded on December 6, 2005 in instrument 1157262, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Seventy And 21/100 Dollars ($211,170.21), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13, Brookfield Acres, according to the plat thereof, being a part of the North 1/2 of Section 29 Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 13, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537345 File #272976F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANE E. LANCASTER (FORMERLY CHILTON), A SINGLE WOMAN, to AMERICA'S MONEYLINE, INC., Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2003, and recorded on December 29, 2003, in Document No. 1119979, and assigned by said mortgagee to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($92,105.88), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 5 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 648 FEET OF THE WEST 679 FEET OF THE WEST 96 RODS OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-1 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 ASAP# 3228954 08/20/2009, 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 77537529 09/10/2009 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Laurie Hallifax-Greer and Robert Greer (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 305 E Grant St, Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of August 28, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after August 28, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. August 28, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, 77537945 Hastings, MI 49058 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. FLAGSTAR BANK hereby provides notice to Corey J. Frizzell and Michelle G. Hosack-Frizzell, 225 North State Street, NASHVILLE, MI 49073 [“Mortgagor(s)”], that Corey J. Frizzell and Michelle G. Hosack-Frizzell’s mortgage (“Mortgage”) is in default and you have the right to request a meeting with FLAGSTAR BANK through their designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Corey J. Frizzell and Michelle G. Hosack-Frizzell also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at their website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Mortgagor(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Mortgagor(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Mortgagor(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Mortgagor(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Mortgagor(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: September 3, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77537933 Southfield, MI 48075 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Estate of MILDRED M. JONES. Date of birth: February 18, 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MILDRED MAXINE JONES, who lived at 595 River Road, Hastings, Michigan died July 27, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to Comerica Bank, named trustee within 4 months of publication of this notice. Date: 8/26/2009 COMERICA BANK P.O. BOX 75000 DETROIT, MI 48275-3316 77538088 (313) 222-3799 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Paul Marquard, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6957 Pike Rd, Delton, MI 49046-7829. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from August 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after August 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77537775 File # 281434F01 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Joseph Harper (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 2340 Cloverdale Rd, Delton, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of August 28, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after August 28, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. August 28, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 77538080 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Phares H Courtney III and Lori L Courtney, Husband and Wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007 and recorded April 23, 2007 in Instrument # 1179564 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($127,460.95) including interest 9.824% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. Commonly known as 417 N Main St, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/27/2009 Beneficial Michigan Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12457 ASAP# 3238173 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 09/10/2009, 09/17/2009 77537746 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Irene E. Verploegh, Deceased. Date of birth: February 17th, 1924. Irene E. Verploegh Trust. Dated December 17th, 2001. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Irene E. Verploegh, who lived at 12318 Cressy Road, Plainwell, Michigan 49080, died on August 14th, 2009. The decedent established the Irene E. Verploegh Trust Dated December 17th, 2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust and the estate will be forever barred unless presented to John A. Verploegh, Trustee of the Irene E. Verploegh Trust, Dated December 17th, 2001, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: September 3rd, 2009 John A. Verploegh, Trustee Address: 8419 North 26th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49004 77537778 Telephone: (269) 383-2905 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Robert H. Drouin Living Trust. Trust dated: February 24, 1998. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert H. Drouin, who lived at 346 East North Street, Hastings, Michigan died July 25, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of Declaration of the Robert H. Drouin Living Trust, and dated February 24, 1998, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Kathleen LaVictor was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Kathleen A. LaVictor the named trustee at 127 Sherbrooke Court, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/25/09 Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Kathleen A. LaVictor 127 Sherbrooke Court 77537918 Hastings, Michigan 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25381-DE Estate of Jeffery Miles Gustinis. Date of birth: 10/31/57. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeffery Miles Gustinis, who lived at 523 Charles St., Middleville, MI 49333, died 6/21/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to Maria J. Gustinis, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/25/2009 Jack B. Holwerda P26868 161 Ottawa NW, Suite 212 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-454-4900 Maria J. Gustinis 523 Charles St. Middleville, MI 49333 616-460-9640 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Dawn V. Harding and Todd A. Harding, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 506 Gaskill Rd, Hastings, MI 490589414. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 1, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 1, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 077538086 File # 272357F02 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. POLICE BEAT Fence dispute leads to assault A 68-year-old resident of Coats Grove Road in Hastings was taken to the emergency room at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Monday, Aug. 17, after a disagreement over a fence turned physical. Investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department found that the dispute occurred after the suspect removed trees along a fencerow and a fence apparently owned by the victim. The victim and another man were standing in his driveway when the suspect approached them and said that his mother did not believe the fence line was accurate and had had a survey done. The suspect asked the victim if he thought his mother was a liar. The victim said the next thing he knew, he was getting up off of the ground. Emergency room personnel reported that the victim’s jaw was broken on one side and cracked on the other. The suspect turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of aggravated assault. Two airlifted after hitting retaining wall Hastings Police responded to an accident in the 400 block of East Mill Street at 2:42 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28. From the initial investigation, officers said alcohol and speed are possible factors in the crash. A witness told officers that he had seen the vehicle heading east on Mill Street at a high rate of speed and seconds later heard a crash after the vehicle hit a rock wall. The driver, who was identified as Donald Falconer, 21, from Hastings, was airlifted to Sparrow Hospital by Lifenet, and his passenger, Ashley Wagner, 20, also from Hastings, was airlifted by AeroMed to Spectrum Hospital. Both were initially treated at the scene by Mercy Ambulance, and the extent of their injuries is unknown. The Hastings Fire Department assisted in the extrication of both occupants from the vehicle. The investigation is continuing. Nashville man dies in Assyria Road crash Wayne Philip Aumick, 68, of Nashville died Wednesday, Aug. 26, as a result of an automobile accident. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police responded to the two-vehicle crash on Assyria Road, north of Maple Grove Road in Maple Grove Township at approximately 6:15 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicated that Aumick’s southbound 1998 Ford Taurus collided with a northbound International heavyduty wrecker. Aumick was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Parolee assaults woman, goes where he shouldn’t Hastings Police arrested a Hastings man for violating conditions of his parole and for assaulting an 18-year-old Hastings woman. Officers responded to report of an assault in the 100 block of East State Street during the early morning hours of Aug. 27 and met with the victim who identified the suspect as Brian Snider, 43, from Hastings. The victim and witnesses said that Snider had walked up to her and assaulted her as she was getting into a car and then entered a local bar. Officers located Snider at the establishment, which was a violation of his parole conditions. He was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Snider is facing charges of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, and for violating conditions of his parole. School’s concessions stand burglarized Hastings Police are investigating a breaking an entering at the Hastings High School’s concessions booth on the south end of the football field. The incident is believed to have occurred early Aug. 27. The suspect(s), after breaking the booth made off with several varieties of candy and pop. The incident remains under investigation. Argument leads to choking and arrest Hastings Police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 500 block of East Center Street Aug. 28. Officers spoke with the parties involved and were able to ascertain that the suspect, who was identified as Adam Burandt, 24, from Hastings, assaulted a 43-year-old woman at the residence after a verbal argument got out of hand. The victim had obvious injuries to her neck and face and told officers that Burandt choked her after losing his temper. Burandt was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault, second offense. Visitor is head-butted when making a call Hastings Police responded to a reported assault in the 600 block of Hannah Lane Aug. 28. Officers made contact with a 25-year-old victim who told officers she was knocking on the door to an apartment when a neighboring tenant asked what she wanted. After telling him to mind his own business she was “head butted” in the nose. Mercy ambulance was called to the scene to treat the victim for her injuries. The suspect, Chadwick Phillips, was interviewed and admitted that he assaulted the victim after she put her hand in his face. Phillips was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of aggravated assault. Assailant claimed to be the victim Hastings Police arrested a Hastings woman for assaulting her boyfriend at an establishment in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street Aug. 29. The suspect approached an officer and made allegations that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend during an argument. Officers said further investigation revealed that it was the other way around. According to witnesses, a 48-year-old Hastings man and Christina Scobey, 41, also from Hastings, started an argument and assaulted her boyfriend by striking him in the face. Scobey was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the assault. Bike is hot-wired, ridden, left at park Hastings Police are investigating a complaint of a stolen motorcycle that was reported Aug. 29. The owner of the bike, a 27-year-old Hastings man, parked his 2007 Kawasaki in City Parking Lot 1 on Aug. 28 at around 12:30 p.m. He returned on Aug. 29 at around noon to find it missing, and at that time reported it to the police. The motorcycle was located a short time later at Tyden Park. Officers said the motorcycle had been hot wired and driven about 60 miles before being abandoned at the park. The investigation is ongoing. Nashville resident reports theft from vehicle A Nashville resident reported Sunday, Aug. 30, that overnight several items were stolen from her car, which was parked unlocked outside of a home o the 7000 block of Curtis Road in Nashville. Taken were a purse and all its contents including six Social Security cards, a Nextel phone charger, a Mason jar filled with change and prescription medication. Also reported missing was a 2008 Garmin GPS. COURT NEWS Antonio Cruz, 26, of Grand Rapids pleaded guilty to failure to pay child support Aug. 6 and was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Aug. 27 to nine months in jail with credit for three days served. Cruz also was ordered to pay a total of $378 in fees, fines and court costs. The balance of jail time is to be suspended upon successful completion of 60 months of probation. Marcia Gayle Dunnigan, 49, of Hastings pleaded guilty June 6 to operating while impaired/operating while under the influence of liquor third offense and was sentenced by Fisher to three months in jail with credit for two days served and ordered to pay court costs, fees and fines totaling $1,414 and spend 36 months on probation. Dunnigan was ordered to participate in drug court, and the balance of her jail sentence is to be suspended upon successful completion of probation. Kelly Dean Black, 43, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty July 23 to operating while under the influence of liquor, third offense. She was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for two days served, ordered to pay $1,3721 in fees, fines and costs and spend 36 months on probation. Black is to be considered for drug court after Oct. 10 and complete substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy in jail. �Page 14 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Looking For a PRINTER? 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Broadway St. Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 897-9261 Fax (616) 897-4809 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 15 Erb sets a new nine-hole record for Viking girls’ golf With the help of the best nine-hole score in the history of the Lakewood varsity girls’ golf program, the Vikings improved to 3-0 in nonconference last Tuesday (Aug. 25) at Belding’s Ridgeview Golf Course. Senior Chelsea Erb set the new school record, firing a 34 on the par-35 nine. The previous record was a 36, shot by Alison Garlinger. Erb made two birdies and six pars to go along with just a single bogie. She hit five fairways and six greens in regulation, along with a total of only 14 putts for the nine hole round. She made three up and downs. “Ridgeview golf course is very tight with woods coming into play on virtually every hole,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “She plays so smart and managed the golf course so well today. She put everything together - great ball-striking, short game and sinking the big putts. What an outstanding accomplishment.” The Viking team accomplished another victory, outscoring the Redskins 196 to 222. Kati Kauffman added a 51 for the Vikings, Faith Allen 55, and Orie Ramos 56. Lakewood took second place in the fourteam Haslett High School Lady Vikings Fall Scramble at Meridian Sun Golf Course last Thursday. Each team played three two-person scramble teams on the day. Chelsea took the championship with a 242, followed by Lakewood 253, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 255, and Haslett 264. The team of Erb and Emily Kutch had the top scramble score of the day, with a threeunder-par 68. Allen and Briana Everett teamed up to shoot a 90 for the Vikings, and the team of Melissa Michalski and Kauffman scored a 95. Farrell steps aside after 11 seasons and 8 district titles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Mark Farrell needed basketball to fill his time last winter, after the passing of his wife. Now he needs the time. The Lakewood High School athletic department announced Aug. 5 that Farrell is stepping down as varsity basketball coach. Farrell plans to continue teaching middle school physical education. Farrell ends his varsity coaching career as the winningest coach in Lakewood history, with a record of 168-63. His teams won eight district championships in 11 seasons, as well as a handful of conference titles. Those conference championships included the first one for the program in 19 years, tying Okemos for the league lead in the Capital Circuit League. “I just felt like I did not have the energy to put into the coaching for the kids and for what it takes to be a successful program,” said Farrell. “It takes a lot of time and with all the personal things, I don’t know if it’ll ever get better, but that healing process is taking place.” Those little things that go into building a successful program do eat up a lot of time. Farrell said he would spend four to five hours per game watching tape on opponents, more time writing up practice plans, preparing and running the summer program as well as the Pee Wee program in the winter. Then there were team meetings, and watching game film with players, as well as the actual practices, and games with bus rides to places like Saxons fall to defending O-K Gold champions Corunna, Perry, and Williamston. “It’s not that I didn’t like it. It’s just that’s the kind of stuff you have to do to have a successful program,” said Farrell. If he was going to expect 100-percent out of his players, he was going to expect 100percent out of himself as well. That’s how his Viking teams were known for playing, all out, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Farrell played on the 1975 Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball state championship team. He became a coach at Homer in his senior year of college, and has coached for the last 31 years. After college, he came back to Lakewood and taught, coached at the junior high, freshmen, and junior varsity levels before becoming a varsity assistant. He took coach the varsity coaching duties for the 1998-99 season. While Farrell was an assistant under Mike Maciasz he started learning more and more about the match-up zone defense. Maciasz ran it, and when Farrell took over the program he added his own style. “My staff and I worked very hard to perfect that, and I think we did. We beat a lot of teams that maybe were athletically better, but we played harder,” said Farrell. Despite all the district championships, Farrell’s teams never advanced past the regional round of competition. The Vikings more than once ran into Mr. Basketball, falling to the likes of South Christian’s David Kool and Wyoming Park’s Drew Neitzel in the regional tournaments. The Saxons’ Jared Bosma leaps up and heads the ball in front of Wayland’s Kegan Groeneveld during the first half of Tuesday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Forest Hills Eastern, the defending O-K Gold Conference champions, improved to 20 on the season in the league with a 1-0 double overtime victory over Caledonia on Tuesday evening in Ada. The Hawks started the league season with a 6-1 win over the Hastings Saxons last week. The loss was the first of the season for the Saxons, who opened play with three wins at the Aug. 22 Hamilton Invitational. In Hamilton, the Saxons took the round robin championship with a 1-0 win over Allendale, a 5-0 win over Kelloggsville, and a 3-0 victory over Hamilton. Results from Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference contest between the Saxons and Wayland were not available. The Saxons continue the conference season with a pair of tough games next week. Caledonia plays host to the Saxons on Tuesday evening, then on Thursday the Saxons host Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Johnson Field. MDOT to limit lane restrictions for Labor Day weekend The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to remove more than two-thirds of lane restrictions on state routes this weekend to accommodate Labor Day holiday traffic. 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The only loss came because two county teams had to face each other, with Hastings knocking off Lakewood in their annual season opener 27-0 in Hastings. The Saxons are the only team that doesn’t play on Thursday night this week. The Saxons have a long trip to Hillsdale slated for Friday night. The Saxons were one of five O-K Gold Conference teams to win last week, as two of the league favorites Caledonia and Grand Rapids Catholic Central fell to a couple tough opponents in East Kentwood and West Catholic. The Saxons return to the days of a former conference, the Twin Valley, this week as they face the Hillsdale Hornets. The two teams last met in the Saxons’ final season in the Twin Valley, 1994, with Hillsdale scoring a 29-0 victory. Hastings was 14-4 against the Hornets in the 18 seasons in which the two teams were a part of the Twin Valley. Hillsdale won the final three contests, but the Saxons had an 1game win streak prior to that meeting. There isn’t much history between Thornapple Kellogg and Holland Christian, the two teams were together for two seasons in the O-K Gold Conference. Those was Holland Christian’s first seasons as a football program. The Trojans lead the all-time series 3-2, but the Maroons have won the last two including a 56-20 win last year which was part of Holland Christian’s march to a Division 4 State Championship. The two teams meet in Holland this Thursday night. Lakewood is meeting up with an old rival as well, traveling to Eaton Rapids on Thursday. The Vikings and Greyhounds used to do battle on a yearly basis in the Capital Circuit League. The Vikings won the last three meetings between the two teams, from 2000 to 2002. The two teams with the shortest history against each other are Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg, who have had three meetings since the Lions joined the Kalamazoo Valley Association in 2006. Hastings half back Alex Randall (right) pushes aside Lakewood’s Aaron Hawkes on his 51-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Friday night’s 27-0 Saxon victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It’s a small sample size, but neither team has won at home. The Panthers won at Maple Valley in 2006 and 2008, while the Lions won in Delton in 2007. The Lions are home this time. Current Records Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Saxon captain Dustin Glaser (77) and Lakewood captain Ryan Steverson (60) greet each other at midfield before the coin toss Friday night in Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK girls win their own tourney, reach semi’s at Portage Central Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Jack Magelssen talks things over with his team during a break in the action against Battle Creek Lakeview at Saturday’s Portage Central Invitational. (Photo by John Hendler) Delton Kellogg took the championship at its own Delton Kellogg Invitational last Wednesday. The Panthers had a perfect day, going 4-0 in pool play, and then knocking off Hastings and Coldwater in the bracket play. Delton downed Coldwater in the championship match, 25-11, 25-13, after topping Hastings in the semifinals 25-9, 25-5. The Panthers didn’t drop a single game all day. In the pool play they defeated DeWitt 2512, 25-9; Hastings 25-12, 25-12, Coldwater 25-12, 25-13, and Allegan 25-5, 25-9. Hastings reached the semifinals by scoring a 25-3, 25-15 victory over Maple Valley in the quarterfinals. Hastings was 2-2 in pool play, with wins over Berrien Springs 25-20, 25-21 and Maple Valley 19-25, 25-14, 15-10. The Saxons other loss was to DeWitt 25-16, 25-17. “After losing all of our matches the day before (at Northview), it was nice to be able to get a few wins at the DK tourney,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “The players really needed the wins to boost their confidence. The toughest match of the day was against DK. DK looks really tough. I was in awe of their level of play, especially on defense. We are a scrappy team, but we need to be better. DK rarely lets a ball drop on defense.” The Saxons liked the way they played against Delton Kellogg early in the day, but not how things went in the semifinals of bracket play. “There were a lot of good things that hap- pened that day and not so good things,” said McMahon. “We will take both the good and the bad and work toward our next contest date. We still need to improve upon serve receive, better passes to our setters so we can set up our offense; more movement; better transition at the net; do a better job with reading the other side of the net; and communication amongst players.” Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team went 2-3 on the day. The Lions wins came against Coldwater by the scores of 14-25, 25-12, 15-13 and Berrien Springs 14-25, 25-12, 15-13. Allegan scored a 18-25, 25-23, 19-17 win over Maple Valley. “As a team I felt we played well for the most part,” said Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter. “We have some specific areas to work on, consistent serving, utilization of blocking and basic footwork to move to the ball versus waiting for it to come to us. We have begun addressing these areas already.” Delton went on to play in the tough Portage Central Invitational Saturday. The Panthers advanced all the way to the tournament semifinals, where they were downed by the Plainwell Trojans. Plainwell closed out the day by scoring a three-game victory over Portage Central to take the tournament championship. The Panthers were slated to open the KVA season last night at home against Parchment. They’re off now until visiting Maple Valley for a KVA match next Wednesday. 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 27, Lakewood 0 The Saxon defense just as familiar with Lakewood’s new spread offense as the Viking offense seemed to be Friday night. Hastings’ varsity football team shut out the Vikings on the opening night of the football season, scoring a 27-0 victory over their visitors. The Saxons, with their Wing-T offense, piled up 323 yards of offense to the 133 for the new Lakewood spread from the shotgun. “We found out at the scrimmage a while ago (that Lakewood would be spreading things out),” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. “In the O-K Gold everybody, except for us and Caledonia who does spread it out quite a bit, is running the spread. For the most part we defend spread teams. That’s what we spent most of our summer on and two-a-days a big part of it was defending the spread.” Lakewood moved the ball a bit in the middle of the field, but all the big plays came from the Saxon offense. “The point of it is to keep them out of the end zone,” said Rademacher. “That’s what we did. I have to give a lot of credit to (defensive coordinator) Mike Dubois.” The Saxons got a 49-yard touchdown run by junior halfback Alex Randall, who led the Saxon offense with nine carries for 109 yards on the night, with four minutes left in the opening quarter. “There was amazing blocking up front,” said Randall. “I hardly had to do any work. Everyone was on assignment. It made it very easy to get into the end zone.” Randall proved a nice change of pace to senior half back Dewey Slaughter, who finished the night with 12 carries for 49 yards. “He’s a very good back,” Rademacher said of Randall. “He was pretty explosive on the JV last year. He did a nice job tonight. He’s a nice compliment back there with Dewey. “They both have great vision. Dewey is a big strong back that will run you over. They both make big plays. Alex Randall, he’s a little more explosive.” Lakewood’s next possession ended with the snap flying over punter Nathan Bryans head, and the Saxons eventually taking over at Lakewood’s 13-yard-line. Four plays later, on the first play of the second quarter, the Saxons took a 14-0 lead on a one-yard run by quarterback Sean McKeough. Hastings tacked on a third touchdown late in the second quarter, as McKeough capped a 13-play drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Jon Gieseler. Zack Nurenberg’s third extrapoint of the game made it 21-0 Saxons at the half. The Vikings had two big drives into Saxon territory in the second half. The first ended at the Saxon 28 after a couple incomplete passes. Viking head coach Bob Veitch was happy with the way his team ran its new offense for the most part. “Offensively I thought we ran the ball well. We just didn’t put things together,” said Veitch. “We’re going to make things happen. It’s our first time running it. You can only do so much at a scrimmage. It’s just the little things that you’ve got to put a stop to.” Little things like penalties here and there for illegal motion, and a few too many fumbled snaps from the shot gun. With just over four minutes left in the third quarter, quarterback Jordan Smith had a 30yard run around the left side. He was popped by the Saxons’ Kyle Griffith and Jason Eckley and his helmet went flying. Smith went to the sideline, but the Viking offense used that momentum to carry it with starter Andrew Doane back at QB all the way to the Saxon five-yard-line. A penalty pushed the Vikings back from there though, and eventually facing a fourthand-goal from the nine Doane had a pass picked off just in front of the goal line by Gieseler. Hastings went 75 yards the other way for a one-yard TD run by Dewey Slaughter. Slaughter finished the night with 12 carries for 49 yards. Hastings had 275 yards rushing on the night. “We just got wore down,” said Veitch. “We don’t have a lot of replacements on our lines. They’re playing both ways, and they wore down.” Doane rushed 17 times for 40 yards to lead the Vikings on the ground. He was 5-of-15 passing for 65 yards. Smith connected on 4of-5 pass attempts for 11 yards. Thomas Ackerson had four receptions for 35 yards. Delton Kellogg 14, Parchment 13 As big as Jake Drum was at getting his hands on Parchment ball carriers, getting his hand on the football was even bigger. Drum tied for the team lead with 12 tackles, and also blocked Mike Emig’s extra-point kick in the fourth quarter, as Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team held on for a 14-13 win in the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener last Friday night. While Drum made big plays on defense and special teams, Matt Ingle was having a huge night for the Panthers on offense and on special teams. Ingle ran the opening kick-off of the second half back 94 yards to give the host Panthers a 7-0 lead, after Gavin Brinley’s p.a.t. kick. Parchment answered with a drive that ended in a one-yard touchdown run by quarterback Brysen Beals. Mike Emig’s first extra point kick of the night floated through the uprights to tie the game at seven. Ingle would add a second touchdown, in the fourth quarter, on an 11-yard run for the Panthers. Brinley’s extra point kick was good again. Beals had an answer for the other Panther team, leading Parchment to within scoring range and then connecting with Adrian Patton on a 32-yard scoring pass. Drum broke through the middle of the Parchment line and knocked the kick away to keep Delton in front though. Ingle rushed 22 times in the game for a team high 101 yards. He was the only Delton player who had much luck moving the ball against the Parchment defense. Beals led Parchment, completing 7-of-17 passes for 100 yards and also rushing 15 times for 59 yards. Joey Garcia added 37 yards on ten carries for Parchment. Drum wasn’t the only Delton defender to record a dozen tackles. Senior linebacker Chris Horrocks added 12 as well. Thornapple Kellogg 14, Wyoming Park 7 Thornapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger and his coaches told their players at half-time that they weren’t allowed to take the field unless they expected to win. They all rushed back out on the field to take the second half, and Ruger said his team looked like a different team than the one that had taken the field at Wyoming Park in the first half. The Trojans improved to 1-0 on the year with a 14-7 victory over the host Vikings. Wyoming Park had only had a 7-0 lead at the break. Coley McKeough completed a 29-yard touchdown pass to teammate Kenny Price in the third quarter to tie the game at seven, after Tyler Karcher’s extra-point kick. McKeough then connected with Price again in the fourth quarter, for a six-yard touchdown pass to give the Trojans the lead. Karcher’s kick was good again. Thornapple Kellogg’s defense took the ball away from Wyoming Park six times, and the Trojans needed all six of those turnovers to top the Vikings. The Trojans recovered five Wyoming Park fumbles, and also got an interception from sophomore Marquis Gill. Corey Carpenter had one of the more impressive fumble recoveries for the Trojans, reading a swing pass and grabbing the ball as it got away from the Viking receiver. “We chased them around pretty good, and made them cough up the football,” said Ruger. Chase Schultz led the Trojan defense with six tackles on the night, and Karcher and Price had four each. Wyoming Park’s lone touchdown came in the second quarter after a Trojan miscue. The Trojan defense put together one of its many fine stops of the evening, and forced a Viking punt. The punt though hit off a Trojan player, and the Vikings recovered near TK’s 20-yardline and they took advantage of the short field to go up 7-0. Wyoming Park had just 97 yards of offense on the night. TK finished with 222 yards, with 167 of that coming on the ground and 55 through the air. McKeough was 3-of-6 passing for the 55 yards, and had a good night running the ball as well. Jacob Bultema led all Trojan rushers with 15 carries for 52 yards. The Trojans were one of four O-K Gold Conference teams to win on the first Friday See FOOTBALL, page 18 Delton Kellogg running back Matt Ingle is hauled down along the sideline during Friday night’s football season opener against Parchment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Page 17 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tourney winners Vikes reach quarters at WMVOA The Vikings’ only two losses at the West Michigan Volleyball Official’s Association Tournament at East Kentwood High School Saturday came against teams that reached the tournament semifinals. The defending Class A state champions, and the eventual tournament winners, from Jenison ended the Lakewood varsity volleyball team’s day with a 25-17, 25-14 win in the quarterfinals. Lakewood’s only loss in pool play was a three-game defeat at the hands of Grand Haven. The Buccaneers topped the Vikings 16-25, 25-11, 15-9 . Grand Haven went on to the semifinals, where it fell to East Kentwood. Jenison wound up topping East Kentwood 25-20, 28-26 for the championship. Lakewood defeated Hamilton 25-13, 25-12 and Northview 25-22, 25-13 in pool play. In the tournament quarterfinals, the Vikings scored a 19-25, 25-19, 16-14 win against Forest Hills Central. Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland said that her team has shown improvement, but is still lacking a competitive spirit and a strong offensive play from the need of an aggressive defense. Chelsea Lake had 48 kills, 59 digs, 13 blocks, and five aces for the Vikings on the day. Kristin Hilley provided help up front with 22 kills and 48 digs. Lexie Spetoskey was a threat as a passer with 75 assists and as an attacker as she added 18 kills and 14 points at the service line. Kalli Barrone added 14 kills and four blocks. Emily Kutch had 11 kills, and Olivia Davis three. Rowland added that freshmen Brooke Wieland and Bethany Tingley had a solid day helping out defensively, and Mariah Hewitt returned to the court for the first time this season for the Vikings. Gold’s best dominate NorthPointe Invite The Arrows won the 12 to 14 age division at Saturday's Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on3 basketball tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings. Team members are (from left) Andrew Potter, Dan Dyer, Zach Huver, and Brendan Lobbezoo. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings got a look at the top couple teams in the O-K Gold Conference at Monday’s NorthPointe Christian Invitational at Sunnybrook Country Club. The Saxons couldn’t quite keep up, but neither could anybody else. South Christian took the day’s championship with a score of 335. Forest Hills Eastern was second with a 348 mark. The third place team, Kenowa Hills was 34 shots back with a 382. Things were tighter from there on down in the standings. Hastings finished fifth with a 389, behind fourth-place Big Rapids which scored a 388. Saxon sophomore Gabrielle Shipley tied for second place individually with a 79. Hastings also got a 95 from Jessica Kloosterman, a 107 from Hannah Hodges, and a 108 from Heather McCoy. Behind the top five teams, Forest Hills Central shot a 392, West Catholic 408, Holland Christian 411, Grandville 412, NorthPointe Christian 413, Grand Rapids Christian 413, Rockford A 420, Spring Lake 423, East Grand Rapids 429, Rockford B 452, Catholic Central 455, Zeeland East 488, Hamilton 492, and Calvin Christian 500. South Christian’s Jacqui DeBoer was the day’s medallist, with a 76. NorthPointe’s Erin DeVries matched Shipley’s 79 for second place. Behind DeBore for the Sailors, Heather Marks fired a 79, Rae Reinhart 88, and Morgan Leep a 92. Shipley needed one more stroke to finish the 18 at Morrison Lake Country Club Saturday during the Lakewood Invitational, but her 80 was good for medallist honors on the day. As a team, Hastings finished third behind Lansing Catholic and Hackett Catholic Central. The Cougars finished with a 348, the Irish 369, and the Saxons a 379. Haslett was fourth with a 401, followed by Lakewood 413, Mason 419, Wayland 435, Thornapple Kellogg 435, NorthPointe Christian 440, Waverly 484, Charlotte 495, and Ionia 508. Behind Shipley for the Saxons, Kloosterman shot a 92, Hodges 103, and Danielle Meredith a 104. Rocky closes out three-set Summerfest win to help TK past Rogers Weightlifting records set Delton Elite won the 15 to 17 age division at Saturday's Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on3 basketball tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings. Team members are (from left) Ryan Watson, Mitchell Wandell, Connor Wolschleger, and Adam May. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojan varsity boys’ tennis team picked up a big win Wednesday to end a busy week. Thornapple Kellogg scored a 5-3 victory over Wyoming Rogers, with Rocky VanZegeren closing out a three-set victory at second singles to clinch the victory. VanZegeren topped his opponent 6-1, 2-6, 64. Half of the matches went to three sets on the day, and that was the lone three-set victory of the day for TK. “I told the kids going in this was going to be a dog-fight. (Rogers) was fresh off a tournament win up in Grand Rapids, so I think we were fired up and ready to go,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Our kids really played hard in this match.” Tyler Postma earned the other singles point for the Trojans, scoring a 6-1, 6-2 win in the third singles flight. The other two Trojan singles players dropped three-setters. Josh Steensma was downed 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 at number one and Nick Weesie in his first singles match of the season was downed 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 at number four. The Trojans won handily in the bottom three doubles flights. At number two Josh Scott and Graham Lince scored a 6-1, 6-1 victory. At number three the team of Ian Smith and Cam Kulhanek won 6-0, 6-0. Quinn Bergstrom and Jake Francisco won 6-0, 6-0 as well at number four. TK’s top doubles team of Tyler Swanson and Justin Helmholdt dropped a tough 3-6, 63, 7-6(4) match. The Trojans had three consecutive days of tennis to open the week. On Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Trojans were third at the Hamilton Invitational. The Trojans started the week (Aug. 24) with a 7-1 win over Kelloggsville in Wyoming. Hastings Summerfest Weightlifting 2009 Winners Bench Press Weight Class Name Pressed 0-129 Tyler Dempsey 160 lbs* 130-159 Jason Bradley 290 lbs* 160-189 Steve Roe 250 lbs 190-219 Mike Ludwig 410 lbs* 220-249 Mike Taylor 365 lbs* 250-and-up Jason Weiss 555 lbs* Deadlift Weight Class Name Pressed 0-129 Tyler Dempsey 300 lbs* 130-159 David Dempsey 350 lbs 160-189 Brad Dimmick 440 lbs 190-219 Archie Leatherman 500 lbs 220-249 Mike Taylor 465 lbs* 250-and-up Jason Worden 670 lbs* * New Summerfest Record Delton boys second to Hawks at Wayland Wildcat Invitational Saxon Sports Woodland Auto Body won the 18 to 25 age division at Saturday's Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings. Team members are (from left) Bryce Stanhope, Allen Durham, Dan Dame, and Eric Laurie. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Forest Hills Eastern dominated the boys’ race and won the girls’ race as well at last Friday’s Wayland Wildcat Invitational. While the Hawks had four of the top six runners in the boys’ race, Delton Kellogg put a pretty good pack together near the top and finished second as a team. FHE ended the race with just 28 points. Delton was second with 82, followed by Plainwell 86, Hamilton 92, Wayland 140, Allegan 143, Hopkins 147, NorthPointe Christian 186, Kelloggsville 275, and Fennville 286. Delton Kellogg’s top four runners finished within 45 seconds of each other, between 11th and 16th place. Nick Rendon led the way for the Panthers in 11th place with a time of 19 minutes .8 seconds. Brandon Humphreys was 12th in 19:05.3, Ryan Watson 14th in 19:19.10, and Tyler Bourdo 16th in 19:45.5. Plainwell’s Morgan Timiney was the day’s champion, hitting the finish line in 17:10.7. Forest Hills Eastern was led by the trio of Chad Scott, Erik Bates, and Spencer Ferris which finished in second, third and fourth place respectively with times of 17:13.1, 17:18.1, and 17:59.6. The Hawks fourth runner was Garrett Cullen who placed sixth in 18:23.5, and Thomas Parlmer was the team’s fifth runner in, placing 13th in 19:13.7. In the girls’ race, 11 of the first 16 runners to finish were from either Forest Hills Eastern or Hamilton. FHE took the day’s champi- onship, with 32 points. Hamilton finished with 43. The rest of the field was a ways back. Wayland placed third with 125 points, followed by NorthPointe Christian 126, Allegan 135, Hopkins 165, Plainwell 178, Delton Kellogg 182, Grand Rapids Central 207, Wyoming Park 290, and Kelloggsville 301. Delton Kellogg had two of the five runners not from those two top teams in the top 16. Freshman Brianna Russell was 13th in 22:33.8 and sophomore Jolene Drum 15th in 22:43.3. The rest of the Panthers were spread out, with Kelsey Sofia placing 35th in 25:12.1, Renee McConahay 57th in 28:51.2, and Liz Jackson 65th in 31:20.2. Forest Hills Eastern’s Alyssa Dyer won the girls’ race, with a time of 21:07.3. NorthPointe’s Grace Campbell was second in 21:18.5, and Forest Hills’ Ellen Junewick third in 21:24.7. Forest Hills Eastern also had Margo Dixon place fifth in 21:33.10, Kristi Meyers ninth in 22:08.4, and Ann Kennedy place 14th in 22:39.3. Kenny Powers won the 26-and-up division at Saturday's Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on3 basketball tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings. Team members are (from left) Ted Greenfield, Brandon Johnson, Brad Gee, and Kent Gee. (Photo by Brett Bremer) YMCA Co-ed League Softball Standings Outlaws (7) 4-1 Ross Resort/Landman Sales (5) 3-1-1 Misfits (4) 3-2-1 Shelly’s Country Daycare (2) 3-2 Max Rappaport (6) 2-3 Gun River Inn (3) 2-3 Circle Inn Restaurant (1) 0-5 JV Football The Hastings junior varsity football team opened the season with a 26-0 win at Lakewood last Thursday. Scoring for the Saxons were, Mitch Kolanowski on a fiveyard run; Jacob Comer on runs of one and three yards; Anthony Veltre on a 26-yard pass to Tyler Stolicker; and Michael Eastman conected on two p.a.t. attempts. Bobby Leedy and Alex Nichols led the deffense in the shut-out. JV Girls’ Golf The Saxon junior varsity girls’ golf team fell 229 to 273 to Forest Hills Eastern at Hastings Country Club last Wednesday. Lindy Kloosterman led the Saxons with a 53. Amanda Sarhatt, Jenna McCoy, Katy Wallace, Abby Prill, and Nicole Rybiski also contributed for Hastings. The Saxons are off now until a Sept. 9 contest against Lakewood. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 10:00 a.m. Boys JV 3:45 pm Girls Varsity YMCA Co-ed Softball Shorts Tennis Golf WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Byron Center HS GRCC @ The Mines H A Hillsdale High School A Caledonia HS Caledonia HS A A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Football TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 4:00 p.m. Boys JV 5:45 p.m. Boys Varsity Soccer Soccer Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. HYAA Football @ Johnson Field Girls Varsity Golf FHE @ Egypt Valley Girls JV Golf Lakewood HS Boys Varsity Tennis Forest Hills Eastern HS Boys JV Tennis Forest Hills Eastern HS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 3:45 p.m. Girls Varsity Golf 4:30 p.m. Boys Fresh. 4:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Football Cross Co. 4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Cross Co. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Volleyball Soccer Volleyball Football Volleyball Soccer “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com A H H A Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Fresh. JV JV JV Varsity Varsity Middlleville TK @ Yankee Springs Wayland Union HS Ottawa Hills @ Garfield Park Ottawa Hills @ Riverside Park Wayland Union HS GRCC Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS Wayland Union HS GRCC A A A A H H H A H H HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 77537790 Times and dates subject to change. Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule �Page 18 — Thursday, September 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Some of state’s best run at Lakewood Invitational Ionia’s Bulldogs dominated the team standings at Wednesday afternoon’s Lakewood Invitational. The Ionia boys’ cross country team finished with just 19 points in the 11-team field, and the Ionia girls’ team with just 32 in an eight-team pack. The second place Saranac girls and Saranac boys both finished with over 80 points. A pair of state runners-up led the girls’ pack. Saranac senior Melinda Palinkas outraced Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester to the finish line. Palinkas finished in 19 minutes 00.9 seconds and Winchester in 19:36.5. Palinkas was the Division 4 runner-up last year at Michigan International Speedway, while Winchester finished second in Division 2. The next two runners in were Ionia juniors Amanda Brewer (20:22) and Jessi Hartman (21:18). Palinkas Saranac team finished with 87 points, one better than third place Hastings which finished with 88. Thornapple Kellogg was fourth with 96 points, followed by Wayland 100, Charlotte 143, Lakewood 179, and Blackriver 207. The Hastings girls, who finished ahead of the other two O-K Gold Conference teams in the meet, were led by Alaina Case’s 15th place finish. She hit the line in 23:18. Cherie Kosbar was 17th in 23:21, Katie Ponsetto 20th in 23:41, Taylor Carter 21st in 23:41, and Meg Travis 30th in 24:35. Behind Winchester for the Trojans, Casey Lawson was 11th in 22:33, Sara Densberger 31st in 24:38, Jessica Crawford 32nd in 24:45, and Allison Brown 37th in 25:31. Lakewood was led by Cassie Thelen, who placed 14th in 23:11. Cat Martinez was next for the Vikings, placing 39th in 26:05, followed by Maria Patrick in 42nd with a time of 26:34, Cheyenne Smith 52nd in 28:03, and Susie Quint 57th in 28:43. Maple Valley didn’t get a team score, with only four runners participating. Jessica Rushford led the Lions with a 28th place finish in 24:23. Lauren Trumble was right behind her in 29th place with a time of 24:24. The Lions’ Megan Shoemaker was 40th in 26:30 and Pantera Rider 59th in 2 9:16. The top two finishers in the boys’ race were Ionia senior Austin Alcala who hit the line in 17:11.4 and sophomore Connor Montgomery who came in at 17:14.9. Hastings’ Troy Dailey was third in 17:20.1 followed by two more Bulldogs. Saranac was second in the boys’ standings with 84 points, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 103, Hastings 119, Coldwater 136, FOOTBALL, continued from page 16 Lakewood quarterback Jordan Smith is hit by Hastings’ Jason Eckely (front) and Kyle Griffith (right) as he tries to run around the left side during the third quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Kyle Burns uses every inch of his body to take the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during Friday night’s win over Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Amy Jo Parish) night of the football season. Forest Hills Eastern topped Zeeland East 31-7, Hastings defeated Lakewood 27-0, and South Christian topped Grand Rapids Christian 18-0. Caledonia suffered a 41-34 loss to East Kentwood in overtime, Wayland was downed by Jenison 41-0, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central fell to West Catholic 28-13. The eighth league team, Ottawa Hills, opens its season today against Creston. Maple Valley 28, Galesburg-Augusta 0 by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A win is just the way a new coach likes to start the season and that’s exactly what happened when the Maple Valley Lions took on the Galesburg-Augusta Rams in the season opener Friday night. Though it was a 28-0 victory, Valley struggled with penalties and turnovers throughout the contest. On the defensive side, the Lions managed to limit the Rams passing game to just a few complete plays. Lion Zach Eddy managed to knock the pigskin out of the sky multiple times and stayed on his man when the Rams did manage to complete their passes. Another standout from the game was Kyle Burns who completed the big plays for the Lions, taking the ball into the end zone each of the four times for the Lions. The end of the first quarter found a trio of penalties called against the Lions. First Burns was called on a holding penalty for 10 yards ,followed by a five-yard penalty for a false start, and then delay of game penalty to round out the trio. In the second half the Lions didn’t fare much better, but fortunately the Rams had their share of troubles. “That was one of the ugliest victories I’ve been a part of,” chuckled Coach Brian Lincoln. “It was a big win though, being the first one, and we have a lot of kids that this was their first varsity game.” The quarterback keeper play was a big hit for the Lions with Brad Laverty racking up the yards in the first half for the team. On the other side of the field, Lincoln said the per- 77538132 formance of the Rams quarterback came as a bit of a surprise. “They ran some good routes. Their quarterback is a freshman and I thought he played a heck of a game for a freshman. We tried to bring the pressure and he stayed in the pocket pretty well.” An on target, hard tackle by offensive player Steven Creller in the second quarter on a nearly 20-yard pass by the Rams helped swing the momentum to the Lions’ side of the field though they struggled with keeping possession throughout the game. Lincoln said that in the coming week the team will do three things to prepare for their next competition. “Drill and drill and drill,” said Lincoln. “I think it was nerves a bit, but it was also a mental thing. We’ve been preaching for the last three weeks about mental toughness.” The Lions will travel to take on Delton in their next contest on Thursday, Sept. 3. Wayland 139, Charlotte 148, Lakewood 209, Blackriver 228, Maple Valley 280, and Kelloggsville 329. Dustin Brummel led the TK boys, placing sixth in 17:50. Carl Olsen was 13th in 18:42, Tim Olsen 14th in 18:46, Matt Williamson 35th in 20:10, and Dominic Bierenga 37th in 20:20. Mitch Singleterry was the second Saxon to finish, hitting the line in 19:06. Mile Belcher was 25th in 19:43, Taylor Klotz 36th in 20:16, and Matt Cathcart 40th in 20:29. Behind the top two runners for Ionia, Don Blight was fourth in 17:20, Cody Kasper fifth in 17:43, and Nick Wharry seventh in 17:54. Ionia’s boys finished eighth as a team last year at the Division 2 State Finals. Lakewood’s top runner was Tucker Seese, who was 24th overall in 19:28.6. Jason Foltz was 38th in 20:24, Eddie Barta 42nd in 20:32, Adam Senters 51st in 21:09, and Michael Kutch 60th in 22:04. Maple Valley did manage to pull together a full line-up for the first boys’ competition of the season. Joe Benedict led the way for the Lions, placing 26th in 19:48. He was followed by Brady Halliwill who was 55th in 21:21, Christian Schmadicke 68th in 23:53, Zach Melville 70th in 24:19, and Robbie Hanford 73rd in 27:48. Delton soccer falls for the first time, 9-1 to the Vikes Delton Kellogg’s C.J. Bromley slides towards the ball as teammate Brandon Robbins moves it up field during last Wednesday’s contest with Hopkins. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood snapped a 1-1 tie midway through the first half, and wound up scoring the last eight goals of the game in a 9-1 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team Monday evening. The Vikings peppered the Panther net with 23 shots. Neo Kuras converted on three of his, earning the hat-trick to lead Lakewood. Cody Brown added a pair of goals, while Kody Darnell, Sam Desgranges, Rodolfo Freitas, and Dylan Benit had one each. It was the first loss of the season for the Panthers, who had won their first two nonconference clashes. Kuras scored in the 11th minute to start the scoring, but Delton countered with a goal by Thiago Lima on a penalty kick in the 12th minute to tie the game. Lakewood broke that tie seven minutes later, on Freitas’ goal. The Vikings then went on to score two more goals in the first half. Keeper Janson Fluty had 14 saves for the Panthers. Goalies Zack Shook Willy Gross combined for seven saves for Lakewood. Delton was the team taking lopsided wins in its first two contests. Last Wednesday, the Panthers scored a 6-2 victory over Hopkins. The swamp lived up to its name after a night and day of rain. Both teams had water hazards and muddy conditions to contend with as well as their opposition. The first twelve minutes had each team struggling to set up field presence and find their grove. Hopkins took the lead on a penalty kick by Scott Kok, but Delton quickly composed itself to score on a chip shot by CJ Bromley off an assist from Mitch Wandell. The two teams were back and forth for the rest of the first half, until Joe Koopman snapped the back of the net from 20 yards out off an assist from Jimmy Deibert in the 39th minute. The Panthers started to establish dominance in the second half, getting goals by Deibert and Wandell in the first five minutes. Trevor Curtice and Lima added goals in the second half for the Panthers, while Kok tallied the second Viking goal on another penalty kick. Fluty had nine saves in net for the Panthers. On the other end, they knocked 23 shots at the Hopkins’ net. The Panthers were scheduled to face Allegan yesterday, and will return to action next Wednesday at home against Parchment to start the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. Delton Kellogg’s Mitch Wandell (left) and Thiago Lima (right) leap in the air to try and get their heads on a corner kick during last Wednesday’s non-conference contest with Hopkins. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-09-10.pdf 5a47c4d3dfd35724141e254dc81f6bd7 PDF Text Text BIE speaker talks about global economy Noise of democracy heard at tea party League play begins in OK Gold See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 37 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, September 10, 2009 Finance committee to review NEWS BRIEFS increases in clerk’s office fees Library hosting video game night Another video game night is planned for teens at the Hastings Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the library’s community room. Anyone in sixth to 12th grades is invited to join the fun. A variety of games and game systems will be set up, including Wii, Xbox 360 and Game Cubes so kids can try their hands at several competitions. Whether racing, combat or Guitar Hero, the evening will have plenty of open play, and everyone will have a chance to try new games and compete in their favorites. Call the library for more information, 269-945-4263. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Sept. 8 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, John Gores, funeral director of Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, delivered a presentation on recent increases in fees for certain services per- Heritage Days are this weekend Heritage Days in Middleville on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, will include everything from a pie contest, craft show, quilt show, pig roast, pizza-eating contest, entertainment and more. Pies for the pie contest should be dropped off on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Masons’ Hall on Main Street. Saturday begins with a tractor pull, a 5K run, and a pancake breakfast. Parade lineup will be at Lee Elementary School and the parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. Tractor and car shows will be on Main Street following the parade. Thornapple Township Emergency Services will host an open house following the parade. The Scales Prairie Farms on Bender Road will host events open to the public on both days, as well. The two-day festival this year ends with musical presentations on Sunday at the First Baptist Church and the Middleville United Methodist Church. Legislative coffee set for Monday A Chamber Legislative Coffee will be held on Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The event, which is free and open to the public, is an opportunity to hear legislative updates from state and federal officials on issues. For more information, contact the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454. Pamela Jarvis delivers a report on the Barry County Clerk’s office. formed by the county’s clerk’s office. The board voted at its Aug. 25 meeting to approve a resolution to increase fees associated with certified copies of vital records. The vote resulted in the cost of single certified copies of marriage licenses and birth and death certificates to increase from $10 to $15 and raised the cost of additional copies purchased concurrently from $3 to $10. “‘Conservative fiscal responsibility’ seems to be a phrase often heard in these troubling times,” Gores said during his presentation. “... By your approval of the increased fees for birth and death certificates and marriage licenses, this shows a lack of research on your part and the part of the county clerk.” Gores said that the vital records fees charged in Barry County now are the third highest in the state behind those of Gratiot and Sanilac counties. Those counties charge $26 and $20, respectively, for single certified copies of vital records; for additional copies of vital records purchased concurrently, Gratiot County charges $12, while Sanilac County charges $10. According to Gores, Allegan and Kalamazoo counties manage more requests for vital records than does Barry County and those counties do so with fewer employees. Gores said that in 2008 just over 800 births and deaths were recorded in Barry County, while 850 and more than 7,300 births and deaths were recorded in Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, respectively. In comparing the number of employees who manage vital records in Barry County to Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, Gores explained that FEES, continued on page 2 Just a walk in the park Elephants and their trainers walk from the Carson and Barnes Circus tent area at Charlton Park walk down to the boat launch on Thornapple Lake Wednesday morning. About 20 people watched and took photographs of the elephants while they worked and bathed. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Tea party brings opposing sides to Hastings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Labor Day Tea Party organizer Mark Hewitt said he believes about 500 people attended the event on the courthouse lawn on Monday, Sept. 7. At the end of more than 90 minutes of speeches from notables and 45second comments from many ordinary people, he closed by saying “I had a lot of fun.” He told the television reporter, “I am friends with almost everyone here.” At the beginning of the event, Hewitt asked everyone to show respect to others when voicing opinions. Speakers included Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton and State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge. Callton encouraged the state and nation to follow Barry County’s lead for economy of scale in government and to save the taxpayers’ money. He quoted Ronald Reagan’s statement that “fiscal conservatism works.” He closed by telling everyone to remember “what works in Barry County can work in Michigan and the country.” Jones told the audience, “Freedom is less government,” and told everyone about Sam Adams and the original Boston Tea Party in 1773. Jones said these gatherings by the pub- lic are important because they tell the government to listen to ordinary people. He also encouraged President Obama to stop spending taxpayer money. He thanked veterans, and suggested everyone contact their state representatives and senators to encourage them to control spending and not to control behavior by raising taxes on pop, bottled water, gasoline or cigarettes. Jones said the state senate had passed a balanced budget without tax increases. He stated that Gov. Granholm has said she doesn’t like it but has not produced her own plan. “She has not shown any leadership,” stated Jones, adding that the governor has not come up with any new ideas since February, and now the state is in a crisis. Under the Michigan constitution, the budget must be balanced by Oct. 1 or the state could face a shutdown. Jones said that during the last shutdown, all sorts of taxes passed in the middle of the night. More income tax, the new Michigan Business Tax (MBT), the service tax that lasted about 15 hours, and then the MBT surcharge. Jones stated that the new MBT and its surcharge were costing Michigan jobs. TEA PARTY, continued on page 3 Bernard Society to share video The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School in Delton. The public is welcome. The program will feature a video entitled “Best of Michigan Roads.” A meeting of the society’s board will take place at 6:30 that evening. Retirement group plans luncheon The Kellogg Community College- sponsored Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) will kick off its fall activities with a luncheon and program Friday, Sept. 25, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. Prior to a noon luncheon, participants may wish to join a session called “Birds of Southwest Michigan,” presented by Pierce Cedar Creek staff. Following the meal, award-winning author, shipwreck explorer and preservationist Valerie van Heest will give a presentation entitled “Mysteries and Histories Beneath the Inland Seas.” All Barry County seniors 50 and over are invited. The cost is $15. Registration forms are available at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College Center on West Gun Lake Road and must be turned in prior to Sept. 23. After being called up to the courthouse steps, local veterans are applauded during the tea party in Hastings on Labor Day, Sept. 7. (Photo by Patricia Johns) �Page 2 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings township board takes further action on proposed sewer system Freeport artists in ArtPrize competition Freeport artists Chad Steeber (left) holding his “Wallflower,” and Lane Cooper, kneeling behind his “O’ Fishing Hole” will be part of the ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids from Sept. 23 to Oct. 10. These pieces will be on display at Alten Place at 17 S. Division Ave. in Grand Rapids. Both artists are hoping for votes. For information about ArtPrize and how to vote see www.artprize.org. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Sept. 10 — Movie Memories, “Picnic” 5:15 to 8 p.m., community room. Friday, Sept. 11 — preschool story time, “Cows,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 — “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” party for first rough third graders, 1:30 to 3 p.m. community room. Monday, Sept. 14 — Craft of the Month: Jewelry making with Alanna Centers, 6 to 8 p.m., community room were incorporated into the district, while others that were part of the original district were removed. Hastings Charter Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden explained that as a result of the amendment, the district now is comprised of property owned by Waste Management and approximately 22 other private properties. According to a summary of the proposed system by the MDEQ available at the meeting, more than 620 people living in 220-plus homes in both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships will utilize the system once it is functional. The summary states that construction of the system is scheduled to begin February 2010 and conclude June 2012. While the cost of the system will depend on bids made for the work, $5.3 million is the estimated cost given by the summary, which is in keeping with an estimate previously given by Larry Stephens, owner of Stephens Consulting Services, the firm responsible for developing the system. However, based on a recent announcement that 40 percent of the engineering and construction costs of the proposed system would be paid for with stimulus funds, those who utilize the system will be responsible only for the remaining 60 percent of such costs. John Lohrstorfer, legal counsel for Carlton Township, explained at the meeting that as a result of the stimulus funding, owners of residential properties within the district should expect to pay approximately $960 annually over the course of 20 years for engineering and construction of the proposed system. In other action involving the proposed system, the board voted to accept a franchise and service agreement between Hastings Charter Township and the City of Hastings contingent upon the completion of final changes that meet Lohrstorfer’s approval. Describing the agreement, Lohrstorfer explained that it would allow the city to perform maintenance on the proposed system within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township. Elephants go swimming at Charlton Park by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, the two elephants from the Carson and Barnes Circus Tuesday, Sept. 15 — toddler story time, “Pirates,” 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Teen Advisory Board meeting, 6 p.m., community room. Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Teen Reader Theater, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., community room; Friends of the Library meeting – 6:30 to 8 p.m., community room. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information about any of the above events at 269-945-4263. Sept. 15 is deadline for local calendar entries The Barry Community Foundation and MainStreet Savings Bank, in partnership with Pennock Hospital and the Thornapple Arts Council, continue to accept submissions for the 2010 calendar, “A Day in the Life of Barry County.” Local residents are invited to submit their photographs to the Barry Community Foundation by Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all Barry County residents. Each entry should be an 8-by-10 original work, with a label containing the artist’s name, address, phone number and a title of the print. Color prints must be accompanied by a digital file or negative. Judges will be looking for the top 12 photos. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer After holding a public hearing on a proposed sewer system for properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes, the Hastings Charter Township Board took further action involving the system at its Sept. 8 meeting. The proposed project — a common septic tank effluent pump system that would pump away liquid waste and use tanks to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date — would be owned by Carlton Township and serviced by the City of Hastings. Leach Lake lies within both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, however only a small portion of the lake lies within the boundaries of the former. During the meeting, the board voted to amend the special assessment district within the township previously created to fund engineering and construction of the proposed system to comply with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) guidelines. As a result of the amendment, additional properties The elephants go into the water together, but it still takes them a little while to get used to it. The visiting pachyderms chased mud turtles from the boat launch site on Thornapple Lake. (Photo by Patricia Johns) were kept busy getting the site ready for the performances at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Then at about 11:15 a.m. they and their trainers, accompanied by about 20 onlookers, walked from the circus site to the boat launch on Thornapple Lake. The elephants were walking to a swim. Once at the lake, the elephants seemed somewhat reluctant since the water was a little cool. But after a few moments, both elephants walked into the shallow water, frightened a few mud turtles and began to splash about. One even sprayed one of the trainers. The elephants played in the water for about 20 minutes. One pachyderm got a little stuck in the mud but made it out of the lake okay. Then, just as the sun began to shine over Charlton Park, animals, trainers and onlookers began the short walk back to the tent area. Keith Ferris, director of Charlton Park, said he thought this was a fun part of having the circus visit Charlton Park and was glad he hadn’t missed it. Calendars may be purchased for $5 from which the proceeds will support the Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund. The Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund makes donations in the form of art to Barry County area nonprofit agencies. A monetary donation also makes funds available for the Thornapple Arts Council to jury new pieces for the Stockham collection. The fund also accepts donations of any art form that can be displayed throughout the county for residents to enjoy. Contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 with questions about the contest or for information about any of the more than 150 funds held by the foundation. Flower giveaway spreads good cheer Once the elephants get used to the water, they splash, bathe and roll over in the water. (Photo by Patricia Johns) FEES, continued from page 1 About 100 happy people each received a free bouquet comprised of a dozen flowers during Good Neighbor Day, held Wednesday at Barlow Florist in downtown Hastings. The Barlow family gave away 1,000 roses and 500 carnations in two hours during the FTD-sponsored program, supported by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. They started at 8:30 a.m. and by 10:30 a.m. all the free flowers were gone. Among the recipients of the bouquets were (from left) Val Fay, of Middleville, and Janet Boniface, of Hastings, who are pictured with Theron Barlow, manager/coowner of Barlow Florist. The purpose of the event is to spread good cheer by showing kindness and caring to others. People who received the bouquets were asked to give 11 flowers to people they know and keep one flower for themselves. four employees handle vital records for Barry County, while three manage such records for Allegan County and three full-time employees and one part-time employee handle vital records for Kalamazoo County. “Every business wants to do more with less,” he said. “It is my opinion that the clerk’s office has an excessive number of employees.” In a correspondence after the Aug. 25 meeting, Jarvis said that the increases were made in an effort to make the services selfsustaining. The clerk explained that, while the county generates approximately $17,000 annually from services derived from vital records, costs associated with the staffing utilized for such services alone totals approximately $40,000. “By law, the vital records program, which includes marriage licenses, birth records and death records, is supposed to fund itself,” she said. “In other words, the users of the program should pay for the program.” After Gores’ presentation, Commissioner Don Nevins, who also serves as chairman of the county’s finance committee, agreed to a request from Michael Callton, chairman of the board, to review and consider taking action on the increased fees at the committee’s Oct. 8 meeting. The clerk’s office also was the focus of an annual report delivered by Jarvis, who discussed the role of the office and its recent and projected operations. According to Jarvis, who was elected in November 2008 and took office in January, the office serves as clerk for the county’s board of commissioners, circuit court, election board, gun board and jury board. Jarvis explained that, in addition to many other duties, the office is involved in the approval of election ballots, filing of discharges for veterans and issuing of peddler’s licenses. “We do wear a lot of various hats,” she said. Jarvis explained that the clerk’s office is responsible for issuing receipts for payments made to the county, including those for the payments ordered by the circuit court. She said the office wrote just over 9,700 receipts in 2008, while, as of May 31 of this year, it only has written 1,555. “We write a lot of receipts in our office,” she said. “I’ve been in the county long enough to know that things are cyclical; our receipts are down, but so is the economy.” In describing the funds delivered to the county through the clerk’s office, Jarvis explained that just under $675,000 was received by the office in 2008, and it accepted just over $291,000 between Jan. 1 and May 31 of this year. While the office receives many funds on behalf of other departments within the county, $82,000 was generated in 2008 from services performed by the office, she said. In other business, the board voted to use up to $15,000 from the county’s building rehabilitation fund to reconstruct the roof of the terminal located at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. The vote was contingent upon both the City of Hastings also contributing $15,000 for the project and obtaining an additional $5,000 from private donations for construction of the new roof. The board also voted to use just over $20,200 from the county’s telephone fund to have First Telecommunications replace the voice-mail system currently in use in county offices. Business also was awarded by the board to Hurst Mechanical; the board voted to accept a bid from the company of just under $23,000 for maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in use at several of the county’s buildings over a period of three years, beginning Nov. 1. Costs associated with county-wide elections was the focus of another vote made by the board, which voted to use county funds to pay for programming ballots for county-wide elections through 2010. As part of its vote, the board authorized Jarvis to notify area townships and the City of Hastings that they should prepare to assume responsibility for paying a share of such programming costs beginning 2011. In an interview after the meeting, Jarvis said that the programming of ballots entails, among other things, the layout of ballots and preparation of voting machines to accept those ballots. Such programming, she said, is a collaborative effort between the clerk’s office and Government Business Systems, the company that writes the computer programs necessary to create and analyze the ballots. “There’s a lot behind the scenes that happens even before people go out to vote,” said Jarvis. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 3 TEA PARTY, continued from page 1 Jones said that it was un-American to try to control behavior with new taxes. “We all want the basics from state government — public safety, schools and roads, but we need the state to stop wasting tax dollars,” he said, adding that state representatives and senators can work six years and then qualify for lifetime retirement medical insurance. He said that was wasteful and wrong, and he has introduced a bill to stop it. He said that the governor ordered six Friday furlough days, but then some departments required overtime on Saturdays. He said that Department of Human Services had used overtime for training, and that was wasteful. Jones closed by discussing what he called the “boondoggle” of the new state police headquarters. He said “a boondoggle was a wasteful government project, paid for by the taxpayers, because of political favoritism.” Jones said the current proposed new Michigan State Police headquarters was a great example of a boondoggle and that the state police headquarters should stay at MSU for its cost of $1 per year. He said if the state leases the new building, it will simply be lining millionaire developer’s pockets with more millions. “The state has laid off 104 troopers,” said Jones. “The building comes out of the same budget, and it will stand as a monument to stupidity.” Jones ended his speech with a warning. “Remember, if a government is big enough to do everything you want then it is big enough to take everything you have.” Hewitt then asked veterans in the crowd to come forward for applause. He noted that there were veterans from both sides of the argument and said, “It is not liberal or conservative, but USA, to want to have real change that does not bankrupt children and grandchildren.” Hewitt called a friend in Manitoba, Canada, who spoke for a few minutes about health care there. It turns out that the Canadian system has good elements and notso- good elements. The not-so-good is having to wait for critical tests such as MRIs. Some Canadians travel to the United States so they can have such tests sooner. Hewitt then told the crowd how he got involved in the tea party movement. He talked about working for what he wanted in life and then his experience in the real estate business. In 2006, he said he paid more than $40,000 in taxes. Then in 2008, he said he did not receive the $1,800 in stimulus money he believed he was entitled to. “This was not fair. I’m an American ... and I’m not going to take it,” he said. “There needs to be patriotic, passionate people who care about the Bill of Rights who are willing to defend the flag, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.” He also told the crowd, “I am not part of the Republican Party, I am not part of the Democratic Party, I am a member of the tea party.” He told the crowd that it is “time for courage, to ask questions and make up your own mind.” After speaking, Hewitt invited members of the crowd to add their ideas and concerns. Some said they were very concerned with the cost of health care reform, the need for more self-government and concerns for children and great-grandchildren in the country. Joe Lukasiwicz from the Progressive Democratic Party was given the opportunity to speak, as well. He told the crowd that people needed to work together to solve problems. He said that members of the Democratic party are interested in cost-savings and helping those without medical care. During the impromptu speeches, there was heckling, some booing (especially when President Obama’s or Gov. Granholm’s names were mentioned) and applause as well. Hewitt closed the event by inviting everyone to talk to each other and share their ideas and experiences. Signs take one side of the debate at the tea party. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Patricia Wilson holds up this sign and others supporting medical care during the tea party. (Photo by Patricia Johns) “We all want the basics from state government — public safety, schools and roads, but we need the state to stop wasting tax dollars, state representatives and senators can work six years and then qualify for lifetime retirement medical insurance.” State Rep. Rick Jonnes, Grand Ledge Mark Hewitt, who organized the Hastings tea party, reminds everyone that concern for the future was a concern for all in the USA, not just conservatives or liberals. (Photo by Patricia Johns) At Left, Joe Lukasiewicz tries to show the audience at the tea party that members of the Democratic party are interested in cost-savings and helping those without medical care. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Barry County Commissioner Michael Callton uses Barry County as an example of how to conserve funds even in difficult economic times during his speech at the tea party on Sept. 7. (Photo by Patricia Johns) About 500 people joined the Labor Day Tea Party on the Barry County Courthouse lawn Monday to voice their concerns over a variety of government issues and decisions. (Photo by Patricia Johns) �Page 4 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Those who cry ‘socialist’ are uninformed To the editor, I am a proud former member of the “mainstream media,” a writer and an enthusiastic supporter of the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan. I hope you will allow me to record my thoughts about Monday’s “tea party” event at the courthouse, that ridiculous affair, in this space. There were many “socialist” signs insulting President Obama in the crowd, but I have a feeling few, if any, knew what they were implying. Having lived and worked for years in the former Soviet Union and most of the former Eastern Bloc countries, I believe I am qualified to correct them. These “proud members of angry mob” (yes, this was a placard) are ignorant and illinformed about socialism and communism. Believe me. I know. But let’s assume for a moment that our government is trying to turn America into a socialist regime. Of course, everyone at that rally who opposes socialism will immediate- ly renounce Medicaid and Medicare, refusing to accept such “socialist” help. Everyone there who spouted time-worn Limbaugh and Beck clichés — and shouted down and booed the speakers they disagreed with — would not accept unemployment if they had the misfortune to become unemployed. Your child drowning; your wife attacked; your loved ones hurt in a car wreck, your house burning — you would not call 911, would you? And your children do not take advantage of our excellent public schooling, right? You say you support those services with your taxes? But remember the money goes into a pot, and you get the same tremendous quality of help — every single time — regardless of how much, or how little, you pay in taxes. Everyone gets the same response. Every single time. We are all socialists. John E. Mantle, Hastings State, county should make cuts To the editor: The state and counties need to make cutbacks. The state could save, instead of making the employees who run things take cuts, why doesn’t the governor give back her wages 100 percent and all the state congress give back 50 percent of their wages – not like they do anything for us. Also, when someone wins the state lottery and opts for a payout, why does the state not put the other half in our schools’ account. Schools would not have the problems they have and our children would not suffer. The state could stop all pork-barrel spending – which still goes on. The state could also cut out some of the insurance they offer state employees – make them pay some of the premiums. A lot of their constituents who have to pay their own insurance or part of their insurance. Also the state should use chain gangs to help on road crews – make prisoners work for their keep. The county could save money by eliminating the premium benefits the commissioners get. They should only be paid per meeting – no more than that. They could make the prisoners work to cover their stay at the county jail – not just at courthouse – but work on county roads repair. Certain county departments, like child protection services, that could be eliminated. The investigated parent can sell drugs, have drugs in the home, be an alcoholic, dirty, neglectful, but it is in the best interest of the child to stay with the bad parent. I do not think so. I’m tired of going paycheck to paycheck. Why can’t the state give us all a break on taxes? Make the cuts. Deb James, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. The noise of democracy is part of tea party in Hastings In some towns across the state, communities celebrated the publicity, but has brought financial harm to most, if not all, American labor movement and the end of summer as part of the Americans. Septa 8, 2008, was the beginning of a financial crisis Labor Day holiday with parades and festivals. In Hastings, howev- that would rock the nation, a crisis that should have been averted. er, Monday morning the courthouse lawn had a large crowd of cit- There were warnings – many of which are being debated in the izens gathered with concerns over increasing taxes, health care and halls of Congress even today, yet leaders failed to heed the signs, a general frustration with how government is handling issues that failed to hear the calls from so many warning that the system was affect them. For the most part, it was democracy at its best with tra- about to collapse. Now, due to Congressional incompetence, Americans have lost ditional speakers on the issues of the day. The event began with the singing of the our national anthem by much of their wealth, their jobs and their investments. And for the 15-year-old Bridget Hemingway, followed by Mark Hewitt local most part, these are the same leaders who want to solve the health real estate agent who organized the event and had a few opening care issue. Well over 200 years ago, British leaders failed to listen to remarks on the issues of the day and introduced speakers. The crowd listened to designated speakers, then many got in line to take colonists over their right to tax the colonists for revenue. They drew the line in the sand, with the First Continental Congress demanding the microphone for a chance to say what was on their minds. County Board Chairman and candidate for state representative the British abandon its efforts to make the colonists bow to the Michael Callton appealed to the crowd with concerns over the British authority. And now again, citizens across the country are national debt. He said the present U.S. debt is $11.8 trillion dollars concerned over the tax burden brought on by a government that cannot find answers to the financial crisis, but wants to take on one or $38,000 for every man, woman and child in the nation. He cautioned how our present government is allowing the deficit of the biggest single issues in our history — that of national health to continue to grow with little or no concern for who finally ends care. There’s no question, health care needs an overhaul, but not when up paying the bill, Callton quoted former president Ronald Regan, and his concern with government spending, “We don’t have a tril- our country is facing a financial crisis like no other in its history. lion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough, we have a tril- Let’s have the debate, a national debate of experts — not the tradilion-dollar debt because we spend too much.” Callton called for fis- tional bureaucrats. Let’s hold the debate in Chicago, the center of the nation, away cal responsibility, warning bystanders of the need to get our fiscal from Washington, D.C. We need to bring in experts from the medhouse in order. Callton reminded the group about our American history when on ical profession, drug companies, legal reformers, hospital execuDec. 16, 1773, Samuel Adams spoke at a town hall meeting before tives — anyone and everyone with suggestions on how we can conthousands of people gathered at the Old South Church to protest the trol spending and improve the system while providing health care British government’s high tax on tea. During the town hall meeting, to all citizens in need. This issue should not be a Republican or Democratic issue. a small group of men boarded the unguarded ships in the bay, broke open chests filled with tea, and dumped the tea into the harbor. The Solving the financial crisis and dealing with health care is in everyBoston Tea Party, as it became known, was one of the incidents that one’s best interest — we’ve allowed it to become a special-interest led to the revolutionary war in America, a war over British issue, which means taxpayers will end up with little or nothing to demands to increase tax on the colonists. The Americans, who were say about it, but still will be expected to pay the bill. Having citizens gather in the courthouse square is refreshing, to enjoying self-government, now wanted even more freedoms. They refused to pay the increased taxes demanded by the British, which say the least. It shows that our citizens are concerned; they want to led them to dumping the incoming tea rather than paying the tax on express themselves, and most importantly – they want to be heard. it. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics I don’t think Americans are ready for another revolution, but across the country at town-hall-style meetings, citizens are voicing their concerns over taxes and out-of-control spending. Government leaders expect us to accept the spending as part of the national stimulus, hoping it will revive our country’s economy. But at what cost – and just how much will it take? State Rep. Rick Jones from Grand Ledge took the podium to inform the group that the state senate passed a balanced budget without any tax increase. He stated that Gov. Granholm didn’t like the senate version and since then has been meeting behind closed doors to produce her own plan. Under state law, the budget must be balanced by Oct. 1 or the state could face another shutdown. Jones said that during the last shutdown, all sorts of taxes were passed in the middle of the night, like the new Michigan Business Tax, a service tax that lasted about 15 hours and then became the MBT surcharge, costing the state even more jobs. Jones said he is concerned that when the governor’s new plan finally comes out, it will include a list of new taxes on gas, cigarettes, beer, pop, water bottles, possibly an increase in the income tax and higher sales taxes. He went on with some suggestions to cut spending and balance the budget. Tomorrow, Sept. 11, we will be reminded of a day that shook America, when planes hit the World Trade Center, marking the beginning of a terrorist attack that brought America to a standstill. No matter where you were, everyone was glued to the television coverage that lasted for weeks, with thousands loosing their lives. It was a tragedy we will never forSigns take another side of the debate at the tea party, as well. (Photo by get. 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I am glad the schools are getting prepared ahead of time.” Theron Barlow, Hastings: “I guess it is a concern, but as long as schools are taking precautions, I’m not really too worried about it.” Norman Barlow, Hastings: “I am, to an extent, because I’m concerned about anything that has a negative effect on people, and that type of flu is so devastating to young people.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 5 BIE luncheon speaker talks about new global economy by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Teachers, staff and administrators from Hastings Area Schools and local business and manufacturing leaders gathered in the cafete- ria of Hastings High School Tuesday for the 27th annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon, sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Hastings teachers, administrators and area business and industry leaders fill the cafeteria at Hastings High School for the 27th annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon. Wayne Beyea, associate director of citizen education and statewide coordinator of Michigan Citizen Planner at the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University, speaks at the annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon at Hastings High School Tuesday. Here we go again The next fiscal year starts Oct. 1, and the “leaders” (phrase used very, very loosely) are engaged in secret, closed-door negotiations. There is absolutely no excuse for them preventing votes right now. Times are difficult, and I am not discounting the challenges associated with passing a budget that is (thankfully) mandated by the Michigan Constitution to be balanced. However, the options do not get any easier at the end of this month. Instead of facing the music, we can see a dreadfully familiar partisan dance. It is reminiscent of 2007 when the budget was also taken to the brink. But this time, they seem to be even more interested in embarrassing the institution. Here is how the situation has unfolded. As the world economy has deteriorated since last fall, the state revenue situation has deteriorated right along with it. Setting budget targets as early as normal was pointless because no one knew where the bottom was. But as of the beginning of the summer, there were agreed-upon revenue estimates. That is when the budgets should have been negotiated and passed. The Senate did pass a balanced budget. It included many large cuts. It was not pretty, but it is one option. The House and the gov- ernor have made no public counter-proposal. That is where we sit today. You may ask a reasonable question as to why there has been no response. The governor and House leadership want about $600 million more in revenue (i.e., tax increases). But they require a deal with the Senate before they go on record supporting it. In other words, they are looking for political cover. Here are the dates in previous years when the budgets were completed; this is a very good demonstration of consistent bipartisan failures in leadership: 2005 budget signed Sept. 28, 2004 2006 budget signed Sept. 28, 2005 2007 budget signed Aug. 10, 2006 2008 budget signed Oct. 1, 2007 2009 budget signed July 17, 2008 My demand of legislative and executive leadership is: “Come out of your secret meetings. Unlock the doors. Fire up the voting board and put the options up for the entire body to consider. It is not as if the choices will get any easier at the end of this month. Your delay makes us all look foolish. If you are unwilling or unable to accomplish this, then it is time for you to move aside in favor of someone who can.” This is not rocket science. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2009 at 9:00 am during their regular Board of Commissioners meeting, in the County Commissioners Chamber at 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, to hear public input regarding the County of Barry’s Economic Development Infrastructure Project Application for federal funds under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program. The total amount of the grant application is $800,000. The project consists of Finkbeiner Road which includes the reconstruction of Finkbeiner Road from M-37 to 1000’ east of Cherry Valley Road to a “Class A - All Season Road.” Total project cost is estimated at $2,000,000. These improvements are needed to support the $3.5 million planned expansion of Bradford White Corporation, who is expected to create 50 jobs over the next 2 years, the majority of which will be held by low and moderate income persons. The public is invited to comment on the proposed project application which is available for review on Monday September 21, 2009 at 6:00am to 4:00 pm at the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 as well as at the public hearing. 77538281 “What we’re finding for small- to medium-size communities, such as you have in Barry County, attracting educated people is really the key.” Wayne Beyea, MSU Land Policy Institute Members of the Hastings High School Band opened the luncheon by playing the national anthem and the Hastings High School fight song. Gene Haas, Hastings Board of Education treasurer and deacon at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, gave the invocation. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee then introduced guest speaker Wayne Beyea, associate director of citizen education and statewide coordinator of Michigan Citizen Planner at the Land Policy Institute at Michigan State University. The focus of Beyea’s speech was what it takes to be competitive in today’s new, global economy and how Barry County fits into the picture. “I think that it is really telling that this is the 27th annual Business, Industry and Education luncheon,” he said. “I think you should be commended for keeping the momentum going for this type of an event. I think what you have been able to do, in bringing these three groups together, is in essence what this presentation is all about. Barry County is positioned well.” After talking to several people in the county, Beyea said he was impressed with the level of cooperation in Barry County to create jobs and economic development. He added that “one of the big changes to think about” is how communities are no longer competing locally, but globally. Beyea said that for 60 years after World War II, the United States experienced a period of regular, sustained economic growth, despite some economic recessions in the late 1970s, early 1980s and 1990s. “We came out of those (recessions), but this one is a little different — and a lot different in certain ways. One, is the rest of the world has caught up,” he said, noting that most of the world is currently experiencing 3 to 5 percent economic growth each year, much like the United States was in the years immediately following the end of World War II. “You look at Japan, France, Germany, they’re all exceeding that. Then when you add in China and India, you are doubling that. “When you look at the amount of economic expansion taking place, you can see that we really are in a global economy,” he added. Beyea said that this shift means that job creation, factory jobs, the quality of life that many have enjoyed for their entire adult lives is now “coming under attack,” and when the country comes out of this recession, “it will be a different ball game.” He continued explaining, using the metaphor of a game. “So, in essence, the rules have changed. What seemed to work — simply, the lowest cost being able to attract jobs — is no longer what’s going to be the driving factor. The competition can take more risks. There is a lot of different types of partnerships that are being formed in other parts of the world to make economic development happen. And, they don’t have the legacy costs that we do. By that, I mean the system that we have built in the last 60 years — we have certainly enjoyed the benefits from that — but it is now a challenge as we move forward.” Beyea compared some of differences between the “old” and the “new” economy. “When we talk about the old economy, an inexpensive place to do business was key ... simply, if we could reduce costs, we could create economic wealth,” he said. “With the new economy, being rich with talent and ideas is key — critical thinking skills. What do we do when we are not given the answer in a book? What do we come up with? Rich in talent is really key.” The second key to prosperity in the new economy, he said, is attracting educated people. “It used to be attracting business was key, now attracting well-educated people is key,” said Beyea, adding, “It’s becoming strikingly clear that attracting talent — those that have skills — creates wealth. Certainly there are going to be those businesses that bring in 50 to 100 jobs, and certainly you don’t stop their efforts there. But, what we’re finding for small- to medium-size communities such as you have in Barry County, attracting educated people is really the key.” Beyea said that in the old economy, highquality physical environment was a luxury that might have stood in the way of attracting cost-conscious businesses, but now physical and cultural amenities are key to attracting businesses. “I teach at MSU and I talk to a lot of undergrad and graduate students, some of the brightest and most talented, and I ask them where they are going after school. ‘What are you going to do?’” he said. “Most of them BIE LUNCHEON, continued on page 11 07527339 Youth Theatre Workshop for ages 8-14 at the Barry County Commission on Aging located at 320 W. Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. September 15 and September 29 (and twice each month after this) From 6-8pm Cost is $1.00 Each Session Learn theatre terms and acting techniques, see demonstrations, learn to improv and play theatre games, work on scenes and monologues for public performances. Come and join the fun. Be a part of the Thornapple Players’ Youth Theatre. Join us for our Grand Re-Opening September 12th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Whopper Sandwiches 2 for $3.00 From September 11th through September 18th! - Live radio remotes with WBCH 100.1 FM • Friday September 11th from 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm • Saturday September 12th from 9am - 11am - Nintendo Wii raffle! - Hourly giveaways! - Lots of activities for the kids! Hastings Burger King 1310 W. State St. Hastings, MI 40958 77538277 �Page 6 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner MDOT says watch for kids biking back to school Students are heading back to school, and that means more bicyclists sharing the road with motorists. The Michigan Department of Transportation cautions motorists throughout the state to be on the lookout for bicyclists and reminds bicyclists to obey the rules of the road. Bicycles have the same rights as motor vehicles on both state highways and local streets. While most bicyclists travel on the paved shoulders of state highways or on designated bike lanes in select areas, some roads have only partially paved shoulders. Urban areas with curbs generally have no separate area for bikes. As a result, many bicyclists either ride very close to travel lanes or in the lanes themselves along with motor vehicles. “Bicyclists and motorists should show each other mutual respect and courtesy when sharing the road,” said MDOT Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Only by working together can they make sure everyone travels safely to their destinations.” Additionally, bicyclists must remember to Area Obituaries Judy Lynn Stratton Gretchen Grace Kennedy Judith Mae Lindsay MIDDLEVILLE - Judy Lynn Stratton, age 49, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her mother, Julia A. Stratton of Middleville; sister, Joyce Ann Stratton of Middleville; Linda Sue Everling of Middleville and brother-in-law, Doug Everling of Middleville; three brothers, Ronald E. Stratton of Spokane, Missouri, Joey A. Stratton of Middleville and George Leo Stratton of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Gretchen Grace Kennedy was born in Rutland Township on January 12, 1923; the daughter of Ben and Johanna (Blanker) Beverwyk. Gretchen died September 6, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings while under the care of Pennock Hospice services. She married Jack L. Kennedy January 12, 1963 and lived in Hastings. She enjoyed her home and flowers, golf and bridge. Gretchen and her husband traveled extensively visiting all 50 states as well as Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Gretchen was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, the Hastings Women’s Club and The Hastings Country Club. She is survived by her husband; brother, Henry Beverwyk; sisters, Cornelia Dingerson; and Cora Marzell; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Marie Smith. Gretchen’s family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Kathy Brown, Reverend Jeff Garrison and Dr. James Spindler officiating. Interment will follow at Rutland Township Cemetery. For those who wish memorial contributions may be direct to First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green St. Hastings, MI 49058. Please share a memory with Gretchen’s family at www.lauerfh.com. NOKOMIS, FLORIDA - Judith Mae (Mulder) Lindsay passed away from natural causes on September 1, 2009 in Nokomis, Florida. Mrs. Lindsay was born on May 16, 1926 to Henrik and H. Mae Mulder in Grand Rapids. She graduated from Hastings High School, and lived in Lansing and East Lansing before retiring in Florida. Mrs. Lindsay was an avid bowler, bowling in several leagues at Holiday Lanes, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the Sparrow Hospital Guild. Mrs. Lindsay loved to dance and in retirement cruise the Caribbean Islands. Mrs. Lindsay is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas C. Lindsay Sr., of Nokomis Florida; son, Thomas C. Lindsay II and fiancée Karen J. Burgess; son, Richard H. Lindsay and wife Sally; son, Gary L. Lindsay and partner Michael Chapman; daughter, Judith Lindsay Ward and husband Michael. Mrs. Lindsay is also survived by sisters, Fern Orsborn, Mary Ellen Belson; brother, James Mulder and eight grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3383 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing presided by Pastor Richard Richard Moe on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. For those desiring to make memorial contributions the family asks that they consider TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, Venice, Florida or Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nokomis, Florida. MDOT, continued next column Worship Together… 77538151 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Wednesday MidWeek programs, Pioneer Club (4 years - 5th grade) and Jr. Hi Youth (6th - 8th grade) will resume Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 15th Sunday after Pentecost Sept. 13 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:15. Noisy Offering for Love, Inc. Call Committee 12:00. High School Youth Group 5:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Rally Sunday Brunch; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay NAPS Visitation Day. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; NAPS Visitation Day. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Clarification A statement from Carson and Barnes Circus in last week’s Banner said that Carson and Barnes is subject to comprehensive animal welfare regulations at the federal, state and local levels and is under constant inspection and public scrutiny and that “in all aspects of animal care and safety, Carson and Barnes Circus exceeds all federal animal welfare standards and has never been found in violation of the Animal Welfare Act in regard to abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of its animals.” A statement from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals stated that, “Carson and Barnes has failed to meet minimal federal standards for the care of animals used in exhibition as established by the Animal Welfare Act,” and listed on its Web site alleged examples of animal care issues. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 be very cautious in their travels on the roadways. Where feasible, it’s best for them to maintain the greatest distance possible from the road’s travel lane. Despite their greater mobility, bicyclists should avoid sudden movements that can surprise motorists and contribute to crashes, such as crossing roads where there is no intersection. For up-to-date information on MDOT projects, go to the list of statewide lane closures at www.michigan.gov/drive. Follow MDOT at www.twitter.com/MichiganDOT or visit the “Michigan Department of Transportation” page on Facebook and become a fan. Richard Behrens PRAIRIEVILLE - Richard Behrens, Prairieville Township. When the door opened and Richard heard the sound of the trumpet, he answered the call on Friday, September 4, 2009. A dearly loved man, Richard had many roles in his life; soldier, carpenter, office machine service man and farmer, but he will forever be remembered as beloved husband, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. A Godly man, Richard took every opportunity to share his faith with those around him. When the people he touched look upon his handiwork they will remember his loving, generous nature. To be surrounded by his family was his greatest joy and as his family on earth gathered to say a final farewell on the day of his passing, his family in Heaven surely gathered to welcome him home. A donation in lieu of flowers in Richard's memory to Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, West Michigan Cancer Center, or an organization of the donor's choice would be welcomed. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Richard's online guest book. George Alvin Oaks BATTLE CREEK - George Alvin Oaks, 87, (formerly of Hastings) died peacefully September 4, 2009 in Battle Creek at the home of Mrs. Heather Gore, a family relative, who had been his care provider for the past year. George was a graduate of Nashville High School in l940 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in l941. George saw action in Europe with the 554th Engineer Heavy Pontoon Battalion, Co. B and was the recipient of many awards and decorations. Following his discharge in 1945, George returned to Hastings and began work at E.W. Bliss; where he worked until his retirement in 1981. Upon his retirement, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Punta Gorda, Florida where they enjoyed bike riding, fishing, shuffleboard, and taking long relaxing walks. George was an active member of the Abundant Life Assembly of Punta Gorda, Florida for 25 years and was proud to be a Believer in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. George is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Marie Oaks, who resides at Life Care of Plainwell. George is survived by two sons, Eldon and his wife Susan (Miller) of King George, Virginia and Michael of Middleville. George is also survived by four grandchildren, John and his wife Natalie Oaks; Samantha, Michael and Christina Oaks. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings DELTON - Thomas Hayward, of Delton, passed away September 8, 2009. Thomas was born February 13, 1920 in Richland, the son of Abe and Nellie (Allen) Hayward. A park ranger for the State of Michigan since 1948 at Yankee Springs, Thomas retired in 1974 and wintered in Leesburg, Florida. Thomas enjoyed telling stories, refinishing furniture, hunting the elusive deer and fishing, but most importantly, he enjoyed his family. On February 28, 1942, Thomas married Juanita Lake who preceded him in death on February 8, 2006. He is survived by sons: Larry (Noel) Hayward and Gordon (Gini) Hayward, both of Delton, a daughter: Linda (Jerry) Courtney, of Middleville, a daughter-in-law Jean Hayward of Breedsville; 16 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son Michael; brother: Ted, and sisters: Betty Butler and Virginia Thomas. The family will receive friends Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2009, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Carvath Village or Delton District Library will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Thomas's online guest book. MDOT, continued from previous column This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Thomas Hayward ��Page 8 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope proposes upon its own motion to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Guernsey Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-017-003-10 07-017-006-00 07-017-015-00 07-017-016-00 07-018-003-00 07-018-005-00 07-018-006-00 07-018-007-20 07-018-007-21 07-018-007-22 07-018-007-23 07-018-013-00 07-018-014-00 07-019-003-00 07-019-004-00 07-019-005-00 07-019-015-00 07-019-015-10 07-019-016-00 07-020-030-10 07-020-030-11 07-020-030-12 07-020-030-15 07-020-030-40 07-100-001-00 07-100-002-00 07-100-003-00 07-100-004-00 07-100-005-00 07-100-006-00 07-100-007-00 07-100-007-10 07-100-008-00 07-100-009-00 07-100-010-00 07-160-001-00 07-160-002-00 07-160-004-00 07-160-008-00 07-160-009-00 07-160-011-00 07-160-012-00 07-160-014-00 07-160-015-00 07-160-016-00 07-160-017-00 07-160-020-00 07-160-021-00 07-160-022-00 07-160-023-00 07-160-024-00 07-160-025-00 07-160-026-00 07-160-027-00 07-160-028-00 07-160-029-00 07-160-030-00 07-160-031-00 07-160-031-40 07-160-032-00 07-160-033-00 07-160-034-00 07-160-035-00 07-160-037-00 07-160-038-00 07-160-039-00 07-160-040-00 07-160-041-00 07-160-042-00 07-160-043-00 07-160-044-00 07-160-045-00 07-160-046-00 07-160-047-00 07-160-048-00 07-160-049-00 07-160-051-00 07-160-052-00 07-160-053-00 07-160-054-00 07-160-056-00 07-160-057-00 07-160-058-00 07-160-059-00 07-160-060-00 07-160-061-00 07-160-062-00 07-160-064-00 07-160-065-00 07-160-066-00 07-160-067-00 07-160-068-00 07-160-069-00 07-160-070-00 07-160-071-00 07-160-072-00 07-160-073-00 07-160-074-00 07-160-075-00 07-160-076-00 07-160-078-00 07-160-080-00 07-160-081-00 07-160-082-00 07-160-085-00 07-160-087-00 07-160-088-00 07-160-089-00 07-160-090-00 07-160-093-00 07-160-094-00 07-160-095-00 07-160-096-00 07-160-097-00 07-160-098-00 07-160-099-00 07-160-100-00 07-160-101-00 07-160-102-00 07-160-103-00 07-160-104-00 07-160-105-00 07-160-107-00 07-160-108-00 07-160-109-00 07-160-111-00 07-160-112-00 07-160-113-00 07-160-114-00 See also accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $108,190, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by that special assessment district can- 07-160-115-00 07-160-116-00 07-160-116-50 07-160-117-00 07-160-120-00 07-160-121-00 07-160-122-00 07-160-123-00 07-160-124-00 07-160-125-00 07-160-127-00 07-160-127-04 07-160-127-08 07-160-127-18 07-160-127-26 07-160-127-28 07-160-127-30 07-160-127-32 07-160-127-34 07-160-127-38 07-160-128-00 07-160-128-02 07-160-128-04 07-160-128-06 07-160-128-08 07-160-128-10 07-160-128-12 07-160-128-14 07-160-129-05 07-160-129-10 07-160-129-20 07-160-130-00 07-160-132-00 07-160-139-00 07-160-140-00 07-160-141-00 07-160-142-00 07-160-143-00 07-160-144-00 07-160-146-00 07-160-147-00 07-160-148-00 07-160-150-00 07-160-151-00 07-160-151-50 07-160-152-00 07-160-153-00 07-160-155-00 07-160-156-00 07-160-157-00 07-160-158-00 07-160-159-00 07-160-160-00 07-160-161-00 07-160-830-00 07-240-001-00 07-240-002-00 07-240-003-00 07-240-004-00 07-240-005-10 07-240-006-00 07-240-007-00 07-240-008-00 07-240-009-00 07-240-010-00 07-240-011-00 07-240-012-00 07-240-013-00 07-240-014-00 07-240-015-00 07-240-016-00 07-240-016-10 07-240-018-00 07-240-019-00 07-240-019-36 07-240-020-00 07-240-021-00 07-240-023-00 07-240-026-00 07-240-029-00 07-240-029-60 07-245-001-00 07-245-002-00 07-245-003-00 07-245-004-00 07-245-004-50 07-245-005-00 07-245-006-00 07-245-007-00 07-019-010-00 07-245-008-00 07-245-009-00 07-245-009-50 07-245-010-00 07-245-011-00 07-320-001-00 07-320-002-00 07-320-003-00 07-320-004-00 07-320-005-00 07-320-006-00 07-330-001-00 07-330-001-50 07-330-002-00 07-330-003-00 07-330-004-00 07-330-005-00 07-330-006-00 07-330-007-00 07-330-008-00 07-330-008-20 07-330-009-00 07-330-010-00 07-330-012-00 07-330-013-00 07-330-014-00 07-330-015-00 07-330-016-00 07-330-016-10 07-330-017-00 07-330-018-00 07-330-019-00 07-330-020-00 07-330-021-00 07-330-022-00 Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Keep your money working hard for you Labor Day is upon us. We honor the contributions of working men and women — in other words, people just like you. Of course, it doesn’t have to be Labor Day for you to be aware that you work hard for your money — and you’d like to know that your money is working just as hard for you. How can you keep your money employed? Consider these suggestions: • Keep your money working for the future. The financial markets have been through some difficult times over the past two years. As a result, many people pulled money from their investments and stuck it in savings accounts — some of which paid around one percent interest — or Treasury securities —, which may have paid even less. While the need to feel “secure” is understandable, it can also be detrimental to long-term financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. To help achieve these goals, try to own an array of quality investments that are appropriate for your specific objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Don’t interrupt your money while it’s working. You want your investments working to help you achieve your long-term goals. But this work can be interrupted by short-term needs, such as expensive car repairs, large doctor’s bills or costly new appliances. To avoid dipping into your investments — and thereby reducing their growth potential — to pay for these needs, you’ll want to establish an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid account. Also, if you know you’re going to need a large amount of money within the next few years — perhaps for college tuition, a wedding or a long vacation — you may want to remove some of your investments from the ups-and-downs of the financial markets and place the money in vehicles that can protect your principal. • Have your money work for you — not your STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.52 +.41 AT&T 25.75 +.39 CMS Energy Corp. 13.15 -.06 Coca-Cola Co. 50.41 +1.88 Dow Chemical Co. 21.89 +1.61 Exxon Mobil 70.65 +2.24 Family Dollar Stores 28.18 -2.26 Ford Motor Co. 7.30 +.06 First Financial Bancorp 8.15 -.11 Intl. Bus. Machine 117.16 +.47 JCPenney Co. 30.46 +.64 Johnson & Johnson 60.57 +.63 Kellogg Co. 48.06 +1.12 McDonald’s Corp. 56.22 +.58 Pfizer Inc. 16.21 -.17 Sears Holding 62.61 +1.09 Spartan Motors 5.31 +.18 TCF Financial 13.27 +.03 Wal-Mart Stores 51.40 +.43 Gold $999.80 +43.30 Silver $16.51 +1.45 Dow Jones Average 9497.34 +186.74 Volume on NYSE 1.3B -300M creditors. Too much debt — specifically, too much of the wrong types of debt — is both a cause and a consequence of the economic malaise we’ve experienced. Try to reduce or consolidate your debts. For example, despite all the talk about a “credit freeze,” many reputable lenders are eager to help qualified borrowers refinance their mortgages. And since mortgage rates are still low, a refinance could free up hun- FINANCIAL FOCUS, continued on page 13 not be instituted unless a valid petition in favor of the proposed special assessment project has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Hope Township Hall, whose address is 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on September 22, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number specified below. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 Rabid coyotes and flu shots by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters One December’s afternoon a few years ago, I crawled through a barbed-wire fence buried in the snow. It was an experience that led me to relearn a lesson of virology — the science of viruses and their nasty effects on us bigger creatures. I wasn’t graceful getting through the barbed wire, so my hand was bleeding from a jagged cut when I staggered to my feet. A moment later, my dogs chased a sickly coyote toward me in the corner of the field. Normally, a coyote would outrun my canines, but this one couldn’t, and all the parties concerned were biting each other thick and fast, surprisingly near to my feet in the snow-bank. Then the coyote started lunging for my dogs’ faces, aiming for their eyes. I was younger then, and with visions of enormous veterinary bills in my head, I stupidly reached down to grab a dog collar. I was rewarded with another slash on my already bleeding hand, I knew not from which animal. When my canines and I had put some distance between ourselves and the coyote, we declared victory and calmed down a bit. But I didn’t know how much of the blood on my hand belonged to me, to my dear dogs, or to the coyote. One thing was sure: the spit on my hand wasn’t mine. And, reliving the scene in my memory, I was sure the coyote had been profoundly ill, judging from his emaciation and stagger. So, even though it was winter when rabies isn’t usually raging in wildlife, my doctor and I went into close consultation with public health authorities before the day was through. Rabies is caused by a virus. If you wait to see if you develop symptoms of rabies before you take action, you’ll die. The only effective treatment is to go through a series of shots right away, vaccinations that help give your body’s defenses a chance of fighting off the virus. The whole biological battle hinges on antibodies, microscopic parts of us that our bodies can “learn” to create and that bind to the problematic invaders, often neutralizing them and their effects. Louis Pasteur was the man who first figured out how to effectively inoculate people who had been bitten by rabid wildlife. His work has saved the lives of thousands by giving us bite victims a head start on producing antibodies inside ourselves. Luckily, I knew that whole story from the history of science, and believe me, I had plenty of time to feel grateful to Mr. Pasteur in the days after that walk in the snowy field. But even the modern descendants of Pasteur’s injections are not easy to experience. The first rabies shot entailed waiting around after the double injection for an hour to see if I’d collapse in a coma, and an amazing “rabies headache,” too. I ran a fever in the night and was bushed for the next two days. But, on the good side, the response meant my body was rapidly making the antibodies I needed if a coyote-rabies virus was starting to multiply in me. You likely won’t have to think about the rabies virus in your own life. But influenza is caused by a common virus, and you are bound to contract influenza at some point. The regular varieties of influenza kill 35,000 Americans each year. And this year, we have H1N1 to consider, as well. Dr. Mary Sanchez Lanier, a virology faculty member here at Washington State University, points out that the H1N1 flu is most likely to affect young adults, the very group that tends to avoid getting vaccinated. She tells me that almost everyone — no matter age or health — should be getting at least one of the vaccines, maybe both. So please, (calmly) call your doctor’s office and get advice for yourself and for family members. Trust me on this one, compared to the rabies sequence, all influenza shots are a piece of cake. And they may keep you alive, at work and able to take care of your family this winter, when others don’t manage those tricks. Not a bad return on a basic investment. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of all Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XXI) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Plains by Theodore Edgar Potter We went into camp that night near the great north bend of Bear River and here the river was deep and wide enough to be navigated by a large-sized steamboat. In looking down the river, a clear stretch of a few miles to the southwest, the valley seemed to be walled in by an unbroken cliff of white rocks. Some of our party, including the ladies, rode the next morning to the point where the river entered the rocky gorge, and said that it was a great sight to look down on the rushing, foaming torrent which struggled as if enraged at the sudden opposition and limitation forced upon it by the rocks, presenting a great contrast to the quiet calm of the waters just opposite our camp. About noon July 13 we left the valley of the Bear River and made for a small valley about 10 miles distant. Shortly after leaving Bear River valley, we came to a series of unique and beautiful natural wonders called the “White Pyramids.” These were sandstone rocks as white as the purest snow rising in the shape of regular cones and varying in height from one foot to 100 feet. We passed through this singular and beautiful formation for a distance of about three miles. That evening, we reached an excellent camping ground in a narrow valley where there was an abundance of good grass for the cattle and pure mountain water for both man and beast. Our camp was visited that evening by a number of Flathead Indians who, with their familes, were on their way to the camp of another tribe in the Bear River valley. They were all well mounted on fine mountain ponies. This tribe was not numerically strong, and its members were very friendly with other tribes and with emigrants who passed through their country. They were the first Indians we had met who were not prepared for a fight on short notice. They were not decorated in the hideous war paints of the usual Indian tribe, nor did they dangle any display of scalps to prove their valor. Instead, they claimed to be a tribe of peacemakers, visiting neighboring tribes in the interests of peace by the special direction of the Great Spirit. We found that some of them could speak English sufficiently to understand us, and they took much pleasure in showing us their squaws, pappooses, and ponies. The Flatheads cremate their dead, and some of us witnessed that evening the burning of the remains of a small child. After the burning of the body, the ashes were gathered up and mixed with pitch and plastered on the face and body of the child’s mother as a token of remembrance and a sign of mourning. The ladies of our train who had been at first anxious to go by way of Salt Lake City, were not delighted to think that they had come by this route, and two of them who had travelled abroad declared that in all their travels they had never witnessed such beautiful and splendid scenery as they had seen on this day. We were now about 100 miles from the north end of Great Salt Lake, which we were anxious to reach as soon as possible. Our captain informed us that the first 50 miles would be over a rough country with but little pasture for our stock. We were three full days in making that 50 miles. Our southern hunters and Uncle Billy were out in the hills and small side valleys all this time looking for large game. In the three days they brought in five black-tail or mule deer and a large number of jack-rabbits. Our captain told us that there would be no large game after we left the Bear River Mountains until we reached the Nevada Mountains, a distance of 600 miles or more, and that it would be well to get what fresh meat we could. (To be continued) Villages to conduct elections Tuesday Residents in villages and cities in nearly half of Michigan counties will hold elections Tuesday, Sept. 15. Locally, residents in two villages — Middleville and Lake Odessa — will go to the polls. In Lake Odessa, the three uncontested incumbent candidates seeking four-year terms are Mike Brighton, Mel McCloud and Janet Thomas. Middleville residents will elect a new village president and three council members. Running for president are Robert Klinge, David Newman, Daniel Parker and Charles Pullen. Seeking the three open seats on the council are Joyce Lutz and Susan Reyff. Two write-in candidates also have filed. (For more on the election in Middleville, see separate story.) According to a press release from the Secretary of State office, Michigan is home to 258 villages, of which 65 percent elect their officials in conjunction with the even-numbered-year November general election. Approximately 90 villages exercise a special option that permits them to hold elections on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September in odd-numbered years. Of 275 cities in Michigan, 10 cities with a charter directing the conduct of an odd-numbered year September primary have not exercised the option to move to an August primary. To find out if there is an election in their community, voters can check online at www.Michigan.gov/sos with their county clerk’s office. In addition, the Michigan Voter Information Center can help residents determine whether they’re registered to vote and find their polling locations. The Web site is www.Michigan.gov/vote. Voters who need to have their absentee ballot mailed to them must apply for the ballot no later than 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. Absentee ballots can be obtained in person anytime through 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14. Voters who request an absentee ballot in person on Monday, Sept. 14, must vote in the clerk’s office. Emergency absentee ballots are available under certain conditions through 4 p.m. on the date of the election. All voters who attend the polls must comply with Michigan’s voter identification requirement. They will be asked to present photo ID, such as a Michigan driver’s license or identification card. Anyone who does not have an acceptable form of photo ID or failed to bring it with them can still vote. They will sign a brief affidavit stating that they’re not in possession of a photo ID. Their ballots will be included with all others and counted on Election Day. EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASANT LAKE SEWER EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, received petitions to acquire, construct, install and finance sanitary sewer extensions and improvement consisting of sanitary sewer collection and transmission laterals, and related appurtenances thereto as an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System to serve properties in and around Pleasant Lake located with the Township and Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1. (the “District”) (the “Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the petitions are legally sufficient and that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: PLEASANT LAKE SEWER EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 0803-005-045-10 -005-056-00; -005-057-00; -005-058-00; -005-059-00; -005-060-00; -005-061-00; 005-063-00; -005-064-00; -005-065-00; -005065-01; 0803-005-491-00; -005-492-00; -005-493-00; -005-494-00; -005-495-00; -005-496-00; -005-497-00; -005-498-00; -005-499-00; 0803-008-001-50; -008-003-00; -008-004-00; -008-005-00; -008-006-00; -008-007-00; -008-008-00; -008-009-00; -008-010-00; -008-011-00; -008012-00; -008-013-00; -008-014-00; -008-015-00; -008-016-00; -008-027-20; -008-037-00; 0803-100-001-00; -100-002-00; -100-003-00; -100-004-00; -100-005-00; -100-006-00; -100-007-00; -100-008-00; -100-009-00; -100-010-00; -100011-00; -100-012-00; -100-014-00; -100-016-00; -100-022-00 0803-110-001-00; -110-002-00; -110-003-00; -110-004-00; -110-005-00; -110-006-00; -110-007-00; -110-008-00; -110-009-00; -110-011-05; -100012-00; -110-013-00; -110-014-00; -110-014-05; -110-015-00; -110-016-00; -110-017-00; -110-018-00; -110-018-50; -110-019-00; -110-020-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Delton Kellogg students’ AP test scores are above average by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Delton Kellogg Middle School Principal Diane Talo said that the scores for Delton Kellogg sophomores, juniors and seniors who took Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the district’s 2008-09 school year are something that parents and the community can take pride in. Offered through the College Board — the organization responsible for managing such tests as the SAT and ACT — AP exams are part of the AP Program, which offers high school students courses that are structured similarly to those at the college level. Since the courses are taught like college classes, “there’s just a certain amount of independent learning that’s required,” said Talo, who also is the school district’s curriculum director. “And one of the most important components of an AP course is that Socratic dialogue spur[s] more intellectual thinking about the issue, whether it’s history or calculus.” While enrollment in the AP Program is optional, Talo said that 57 students in the district participated in the program during the 2008-09 school year, a number some might consider to be even more noteworthy when viewed through the lens of the school system’s grading policy. “Most schools offer a weighted grade for AP courses; we do not,” she explained. “So they take the chance of damaging their GPA, and I think (that) speaks a lot to both our students and our teachers that these students are so successful in these courses that that is not something that they worry about.” According to Talo, AP courses offered in the district during the 2008-09 school year included 3-D design, art history, calculus, English composition, English literature and U.S. history. The courses were administered by teachers Jessica Barnes, Janis Dinda, Farnood Farmand and Brian Makowski. Talo explained that while students enrolled in the AP Program are not required to take AP exams, 53 of the 57 students participating in the program opted to do just that. Of the 53 students who took the exams, Talo said that 27, or approximately 51 percent, earned passing grades. By comparison, the Web site for the College Board states that about 15 percent of public high school students who graduated in 2008 and took the exams earned passing grades on the exams. In describing the recent achievements of students, Talo highlighted the scores of those students who took the AP exam for the AP calculus course, explaining that, of the 14 students who took the exam, 12 earned a passing grade, with eight, or 67 percent, of those students earning the highest score possible. “It’s so unprecedented,” she said. In a correspondence, Cynthia Vujea, superintendent of the district, put the students’ score on the AP calculus exam into a national perspective. “Nationally, only 18 percent of the kids who take the test obtain a perfect score,” she wrote. Talo said she hopes the recent success of Delton Kellogg students in the AP Program is something that will continue. “Our school is doing a lot right,” she added. “We are really taking on the challenge of rigor and meeting it and exceeding it. We are working hard to design curriculum that will prepare our students to take these kinds of advanced courses in greater and greater numbers.” Boundary of Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hold a public hearing at a special meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions, the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Dated: September 1, 2009 77538293 Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight for its annual potluck meeting. This marks the start of the 42nd year for the society. A few of the accomplishments include publication of “The Bonanza Bugle” for all 41 years with single issues in the first years but four issues each year since 1971. A major project was moving the 1888 depot from trackside to its new home on Emerson Street on land owned by the Lake Odessa Fair Association. Another major feat was building the replica Freight House with help from many people, including that of the late insurance agent David Smith who made the society a recipient of a portion of this estate. All the funded projects have come with help from many townspeople, members and nonmembers, alike. The society has also become a guardian of many items from the community’s past years. Many of these items are on display in seasonal shows. In addition, the society hosts Depot Day each July with free entertainment all afternoon and displays to enjoy between acts. The society also provides historical information to school children each year with a slide show and is part of the educational endeavor of the society. The Tri-River Museum group meets next week Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Lyons Museum, in the upstairs room. Those attending are invited to bring along a sack lunch and then stay to see three sites in Lyons which are of interest. This includes Greenview Point on Kimball Highway. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP meets Sept. 17 at the ISD office on Harwood Road. Lakewood resident Judy (Linebaugh) Huyn will be the speaker. She will be relating her experiences on her June trip to India where she was a teacher to teachers. Judy is retired from teaching at Palo. Looking ahead, there will be a hunting and sports show at the Freight House on the last weekend of September. It is time to dig out those ancient fishing lures, muzzle loaders, muskrat traps and more you might like to display. The museum exhibits are always free events. Woodland had its annual homecoming last week with good attendance at all the events. The Friday night ice cream social had a good crowd for hot barbecue sandwiches, ice cream with toppings, chips and more. On Saturday, the Lakewood Lions Club had its annual Woodland barbecue at Classic Park. Again the tables were filled with people returning for yet another year to enjoy High’s Barbecue chicken. Tom Reiser was the announcer for the raffle prizes. This had been perennially the job of Art Meade, but Tom’s voice carried well as he announced the winners for caps, gift certificates, checks, discounts on services and other goods. The donations came from Woodland, Woodbury, Sunfield and Lake Odessa merchants. A few maple trees are dropping their first red leaves. Are they trying to hurry us into autumn? In recent weeks, there have been a few stories about the man who has his skin and clothing covered with bronze paint. He stands as still a statue might and then shocks bypassers by taking a few steps. Upon inquiry of friends of the Brophy family, we learn that the living statue gentleman is none other than the husband of Rachael Brophy who spent the first few years of her life in Lake Odessa while her father Gary was a high school instructor starting in January 1958. They were here until late summer 1962 when younger son Keith was a new infant. Birthdays are coming for two venerable ladies of Lake Odessa, classmates at LOHS. They are Helen (Goodemoot) Livermore Robinson who now resides at Laurels of Lowell and Marian (Curtis) Klein who resides in her own home on M-50. Both reach the 90year mark within the next week. Nick and Elaine Ludema are parents of their second son Levi Robert, born July 31 in Clarksville, Tenn. Grandparents here are Kevin and Brynda Merrifield. Great-grandparents are Bob Jr. and Lynda Cobb. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Darwin Bennett will be the speaker. His topic will be “Journaling Your Family History. Bennett is a former newspaper editor and author of two books. His origins are in Lake Odessa, but he spent much of his youth and most of his adult life in other communities until his return about five years ago. Other coming programs for the society will be author Steven Lehto speaking on his book “Dr. Douglas Houghton,” Michigan geologist, and Bill Jamerson in November with his story “Dollar a Day Boys” about the Civilian Conservation Corps. West Berlin Wesleyan Church will host a hog roast at Ebenezer Center Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Always good food at this spot. In addition, there will be a car show and antiques appraisal. Next week’s movie at the Ionia Theater will be on the presidents from Washington to Lincoln. This will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is all set for another series of monthly dinners. First in this series comes in two weeks on Sept. 19 with roast pork as the main entree. They serve great cole slaw. Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force receives drug-free community funds Grants total more than $130,000 The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force has been named recipient of grants totaling more than $130,000 to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse. Of that money, $125,000 will be from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to involve the local community in preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug abuse among youths. Another $2,500 has been awarded by Prevention Network, $1,000 from the Pennock Foundation, and $2,000 from the CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO EXPAND LEACH AND MIDDLE LAKES SEWER PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: The residents and property owners of the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 24, 2007 the Carlton Township Board established a special assessment district known as the Leach and Middle Lakes Sewer Special Assessment District No. 1 for purposes of creating sewer improvements and for the recovery of the costs by special assessment by the properties benefited therein. The district created was for all the properties abutting and in the immediate vicinity of Leach Lake and Middle Lake within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Carlton Township Board has scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Carlton Township hall located at 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, MI 49058 in order to expand the special assessment district to include an additional thirteen properties listed below: 2238 Bachman Road Vacant-Bachman Road 289 Coats Grove Rd. 522 Gaskill Rd. 586 Gaskill Rd. 588 Gaskill Rd. 596 Gaskill Rd. 600 Gaskill Rd. 604 Gaskill Rd. 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 1899 N. M-43 Hwy 08-04-032-440-00 08-04-032-449-00 08-04-032-377-00 08-04-033-277-00 08-04-090-001-00 08-04-090-003-00 08-04-090-006-00 08-04-090-008-00 08-04-090-010-00 08-04-031-468-00 08-04-031-433-00 08-04-031-466-00 08-04-031-380-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the assessment. At the hearing the Board will consider any written objections and any foregoing matters filed with the Board at or before the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments or changes to the special assessment district which may be raised at the hearing. The Township Board reserves the right to revise, correct, amend or change the special assessment district at or following said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the time the Township Board accepts bids for the special assessment project then a special assessment roll will be prepared for the recovery of the costs thereof with an additional hearing to be held preceded by notice to all record owners of property in special assessment district with publications in the Hastings Banner and to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessment costs. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Carlton Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Carlton Township Clerk of the need for the same. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the office of the Township Clerk by writing or calling the undersigned Clerk at least five days prior to the hearing. Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation to fund a youth leadership summit in January 2010. “A healthier community benefits everyone in Barry County,” said Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator. “The Drug-Free Communities program recognizes the great potential and the hard work of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force to help reduce substance abuse risk factors and bring positive change to our community. This new funding will allow the members of the SATF to continue working together to prevent and reduce substance abuse county-wide.” The summit, planned for Jan. 22, 2010, will be held at Kellogg Community College and will include about 100 students from , Delton Kellogg, Hastings, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg high schools and is open to private and home-schooled students, as well, said Lenz. She said the day will focus on student creativity and ways they can share messages at their respective schools. “Most teens don’t drink; however, this message isn’t what people of all ages believe,” she said, adding that people hear about teens who engage in risky behavior and then incorrectly assume that all youths take part in underage drinking. At the summit, students will listen to speakers, attend workshops, demonstrate creative, positive leadership and explore ways to spread the message to their friends and peers to change attitudes and “do something” in their own communities, she said. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force began its community prevention efforts in 2004 as the former Meth Task Force, said Lenz. Since 2007, the SATF has been working to address and prevent all substance-abuse concerns in the community, such as underage drinking, inappropriate use of alcohol and the dangers of medicine abuse. The SATF membership of more than 25 community partner agencies works collaboratively to heighten awareness of problems and the need for positive change. Lenz said that the SATF will continue community partnerships to identify substance abuse issues and prevention initiatives, collect data to use as a guide to prevent youth substance abuse, and reduce access to alcohol and other substances. The 161 new grantees were selected from 417 applicants through a competitive, peerreviewed process. To qualify for matching grants, all awardees must have at least a sixmonth history of working together on substance-abuse reduction initiatives, have representation from 12 specific sectors of the community, develop a long-term plan to reduce substance abuse, and participate in the national evaluation of the DFC program. More information about the Drug-Free Communities Program is available at www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/dfc. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion upon said expansion of sewer project special assessment district. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Michele Erb 85 Welcome Road Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 77538115 Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 New staff starts the school year at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Last spring, the Thornapple Kellogg School district saw several teachers, a speech pathologist, a high school counselor and a principal retire. To start the new school year, the district has hired new staff to fill those positions. In addition, the district is sharing a food service director, Alan Walker, with the Delton Kellogg district. TK is collaborating with Delton Kellogg Schools as a means to save both districts money. Walker has been at Delton Kellogg for two years. New this year are Kristen Bailey who will be teaching fourth grade at Page Elementary School. Bailey has been working at TK Schools as a long-term substitute teacher at Lee and Page elementary schools. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Central Michigan University. Mike Birely is the new middle school principal. He replaces Jon Washburn, who is the new principal at McFall, where Bill Rich served for many years before his retirement. Birely comes to TK from Sparta Middle School where he was assistant principal for four years. He received his bachelor of science degree from Calvin College, a master of arts in education from Aquinas College and a master of arts in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Steve Guikema is the new Thornapple Kellogg High School guidance counselor. Guikema hails from Central Montcalm High School where he was a guidance counselor for three years. He received his bachelor of science and master of education degrees in school counseling from Grand Valley State University. Amy Renouf is the new speech and language pathologist, replacing Curt Johnson who served the district for nearly 40 years. Renouf recently completed a long-term substitute teaching position at Lake Center Elementary in Portage. She also completed internships at Waylee Elementary in Portage and Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center in Battle Creek. She received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and speech communications from Albion College. She also received a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Western Michigan University. Marilyn Whitney is now a Young Fives and kindergarten teacher at McFall. She has taught preschool (the Great Start Readiness program) at TK for the past nine years. She received a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University, majoring in English with a minor in elementary education and creative arts. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G Vaughn, and Cassandre L Vaughn, a/k/a Cassandra f/k/a Cassandre L Byers, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co. East MI, Mortgagee, dated November 23, 2001, and recorded on December 7, 2001 in instrument 1070955, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Four And 74/100 Dollars ($53,704.74), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16, as place of beginning; thence North 3 chains; thence East 50 feet; thence South 3 chains; thence West 50 feet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537534 File #279984F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Isaac Bainbridge and Barbara Bainbridge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 31, 2006 in instrument 1172113, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four And 30/100 Dollars ($195,174.30), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, Starr View Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document #1135575, inclusive, as amended and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 39, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the aforementioned Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538243 File #277963F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan P Aseltine and Nicole L Aseltine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ten And 57/100 Dollars ($108,610.57), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: South 57 feet 9 inches of the North 115 feet 6 inches of the South 165 feet of lots 9 and 10, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #281807F01 77537732 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark S Warner and Rebecca S Warner, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Key Bank USA, NA, Mortgagee, dated January 8, 2002, and recorded on January 22, 2002 in instrument 1073445, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust Series ACE 2005-SD2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy And 52/100 Dollars ($54,670.52), including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Number 9 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 in the Village of Nashville According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 66, Also Known as: Commencing 20 rods East of the Northeast Corner of Lot Number 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; Thence East 132 feet; Thence South to the Michigan Central Railroad; Thence West along railroad line 148 feet; Thence North to place of beginning. Being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537504 File #074114F02 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 11 BIE LUNCHEON, continued from page 5 don’t even have a job, but they know where they are going to go ... A lot of our young people choose where they want to live first and then figure out a way to make a living — particularly those who have an entrepreneurial mentality. That’s where the ball game has changed quite a bit. “In the old economy, people followed jobs. Now we have talented, well-educated people choose location first, then look for, or create, a job for themselves,” he explained. “It’s about creating quality places, and that’s an asset Barry County has, that you have here in Hastings and you have an opportunity to build on that and draw in some of those talented, educated folks.” Beyea said research indicates that if communities create a quality environment with job opportunities, young people will return to their hometowns after college to buy a home and raise their families. “Michigan has some quality places, and Barry County is a quality place, so how do we build on that asset?” he asked. “Clean, green environments, open spaces, quality recreational ... those are all going to be key. Some of the most thriving metropolitan areas in the country have figured that out.” Building regional partnerships also is an important part of prospering in the new economy, according to Beyea. “You don’t have to give up local governments and give up local control. But, it is about working across multi-jurisdictional boundaries to create some of these partnerships,” he said. Diversity is an important part of thriving in the new global economic environment, he added. “I think West Michigan, in particular, has done well because some of the diversity it has compared to some areas of Southeast Michigan that are so auto-oriented still,” said Beyea, who added that it is important to look at trends in business and industry such as “green energy” and service-sector jobs. “Firms with the highest quality of knowledge tend to be the fastest growing and the most profitable,” he said. “Those are the jobs we need to be exposing some of our school kids to through career opportunities and career fairs and getting them excited about some of the possibilities that might exist.” Beyea said it’s important to teach kids that knowledge and education are key to success in the new economy. “It used to be a couple of decades ago that if you graduated from school, you got your diploma, you certainly could get a good job and raise a family... I can guarantee that that is no longer there,” he said. “Critical thinking skills, well-educated with knowledge assets, is really key.” “Green infrastructure” also is an important part of attracting businesses and jobs to a community, according to Beyea. “We all know what infrastructure is — our roads, our airports, water and sewer lines. We are familiar with that concept, but many of us haven’t thought of green infrastructure in the same way (i.e., natural areas, wetlands, parks), those areas that might not be as easily measurable in terms of economic value but certainly play into the minds of the ‘creative class’ — those in the 25- to 35-year-old realm who are creating most of the jobs in this country and around the world. “Barry County is positioned well to capture and build on your green infrastructure,” he added. “Areas that are receptive to diversity can certainly capitalize on the economic talent, particularly the entrepreneurial spirit. One of the studies recently released in Michigan shows that on the entrepreneurial index, Michigan ranks in the bottom, not the top half. Now, that wasn’t always the case — our Fords, Dows, Kelloggs, that all came out of the entrepreneur’s new ideas. “We need to reinvigorate that and part of that is by celebrating our diversity,” he said, adding that areas that are welcoming to immigrants, have vital downtowns and a variety of events and activities will thrive. “I think there is a lot of pent-up demand for viable places. I think our strip-malls and commercial centers play a role but there aren’t very many new malls being built around the country right now and many are in bankruptcy and there is a reason for that. There is a pent-up demand for people who want to have a cup of coffee or shop or browse downtown ... places with a viable downtown are rated high in that knowledgeable-worker index, in terms of where people want to be.” Beyea said the “place-making” ties together the concepts he presented. “What we mean by place-making is having those attractive, high-quality places (they can Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation honors Christine and Rex Schad by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation selected Rex and Christine (Harrison) Schad to receive the 2009 annual community leader honor at the foundation’s annual dinner Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Middle Villa Inn. The couple has provided leadership and caring for the Middleville and greater community for many years. Both Schads are a little shy about being selected for the honor. They praise each other’s contributions to the community above their own. Rex has been active in governmental service. He served as Downtown Development Authority treasurer, on the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township planning commissions and was a township trustee for 20 years. He was elected to three four-year terms on the Thornapple Kellogg School Board and served as president for three years. Rex has been very active with the Middleville United Methodist Church and in the West Michigan Conference of the Methodist Church. He was on the TAEF board for six years and served as president for three years. He served on the Barry Community Board of Directors and its investment committee. He has been in the Middleville Rotary Club for 21 years, serving as treasurer for 14 years. Rex is a veteran of World War II, as well. Both Rex and Christine are Thornapple Kellogg graduates. She has a bachelor of arts degree from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree from Michigan State University. As an educator, she served in the Waterford School District and with the United States Department of Defense, teaching in Germany and in the Philippines. She later was a classroom teacher, tutor and TK homebound teacher for more than 17 years. Christine, as well, is active in the United Methodist Church in Middleville, Parmalee and in West Michigan. The couple also supports the Mom’s Scholarship, established in memory of Christine’s mother Virginia Root, a long-time teacher. The scholarship, offered through the foundation, is for women needing help to finish their education. “All we have tried to do is to be good citizens and contribute to the community,” said Rex. Both say they love to read, and Christine still writes letters to friends and acquaintances. “I think she is trying to keep the post office in business,” commented Rex. “I had Minnie McFall as a teacher and later helped out in her classroom when I was in high school,” of the woman for whom McFall Elementary was named. Don Williamson said he is excited about the opportunity to honor the Schads for their service to the community. In addition to tickets available at $25 each, individuals and local businesses may sponsor a table at a cost of $200 per table. Anyone who would like to attend the dinner may send a check to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, c/o Don Williamson, PO Box 164, Middleville, MI 49333. Dinner choices are chicken, scrod or sizzler steak. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour and dinner at 7 p.m. TAEF provides scholarships to both high school graduates and adults in the area. Reservation deadline for the dinner is Sept. 11. be townships or villages), ... and capitalizing on the university and college assets ... green infrastructure, public transport, highway access and tying them all together. We’re trying to make viable and attractive places where highly skilled people want to live and make their long-term investments.” It’s all about people, according to Beyea. “What we’ve found is that you certainly have to stabilize your population ... growth for growth’s sake isn’t necessarily what we want to be doing. There are certainly places that are more appropriate for certain types of development, and that is what we want to focus on,” he said. “But, we know that a state that is shrinking in population cannot grow. Each county in Michigan has to do its part. It has to do its part to retain its youth and be able create those viable places ... museums, botanical gardens, galleries and other things that knowledgeable workers are interested in having locate within their region. That doesn’t mean every community is going to have all of these; it’s about how you are working together to market these things as a region.” Beyea said that there is a direct correlation between the percentage of professional degrees and the growth of the economy in any given area of the state. “That doesn’t mean that everybody should be on the path to a doctorate degree. That’s not the message we’re trying to convey here. What we’re trying to convey is, how is that asset being built into your overall economic development strategy? And, do you have good numbers to help you understand the trends?” he explained. Beyea also touched on green energy production, such as solar and wind energy, as an economic development asset available in West Michigan. He concluded by saying that there are six pillars for prosperity: Vital, successful communities; an agricultural base; diversification opportunities; establishing an entrepreneurial culture and climate; natural resources, strong life-long learning and knowledge-based technologies. “If we are able to work with these six pillars, it’s not assured success but certainly it’s going to get you a lot closer down the path,” said Beyea. “Economic development is regional. If we’re competing with our neighbor or the next town over, we’ve missed the real opportunity. It’s all about multi-jurisdictions working together to define a strong region and then marketing and selling that. Local business, government and schools all need to work together.” He closed by saying that the good news for Michigan is that the state does have assets to build upon and move forward and prosper. “Our share of the world’s new wealth has to be created. It isn’t going to come as easy as it has, but we can get there through some small steps at the local level,” he said. Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, closed the luncheon by speaking about some of the things that are happening in Barry County such as Hometown Partners, a philosophy about community development that she said leads to economic development. She said the four pillars of Hometown Partners are charitable assets and community assets, leadership, youth and entrepreneurship. “Youth and entrepreneurship is a huge component of the new economy,” she said. “We’re currently working on an after-school program with faith-based organizations as well a libraries and looking for ways for our youth to engage and think about entrepreneurship and creating an opportunity for their future in Barry County.” She noted that the Chamber and Economic Development Alliance offer free business counseling to anyone interested in establishing a new business or expanding an existing one in the county. She said the organization is currently conducting an entrepreneurship survey to determine how it can be encouraged and retained in the county. Byrnes also spoke about the county’s new tourism council that was re-established a year ago and its projects including the Passport to Barry County program, that was designed to get people to explore their own county. • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 5463 S. M-43 HWY. LOCATED SOUTH OF SHULTZ ROAD The Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals gives notice of a hearing to consider the following: A variance request made by Henry and Coranna Schragg for a property located at 5728 Head Lake Rd Hastings Mi. 49058 also known as parcel number 08-07-016-019-00 for the purpose of constructing an addition to a dwelling within the side yard setbacks as established by Article XVIII Section 19.3 as supplemented by Article VIII Section 8.2(B) in the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Highway, Hastings, 616-948-2464. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed budget of the Barry Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009 will be presented to the District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at the Village View Room of Pennock Hospital, Hastings. The Public is invited to comment on the proposed budget at this time. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the District office located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (Secretary of State Building). 77538241 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held on SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 at Barry Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on Barry Township’s application for Community Development Block Grant funding for downtown parking lot improvements. The township is applying for $40,995 of CDBG funds. The proposed application will be available at the Barry Township office and at the meeting for review. Citizens not able to attend the meeting may submit written comments until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2009. Comments should be directed to the following address: Barry Township PO Box 705 Delton, MI 49046 Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler Barry Township Supervisor Darrell Harden Transportation Planner, Southwest Region Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E. Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Phone - 269-337-3134 Fax - 269-337-3916 77538144 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of trees to be planted in the street rights-of-way throughout the City. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Monday, September 21, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID 2009 STREET TREES”. 77538257 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services VILLAGE OF LAKE ODESSA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Lake Odessa Village Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00PM on Monday, September 21, 2009 in the council room of the Page Memorial Building at 839 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. The purpose of this hearing is to gain citizen input prior to submission of a Housing Resource Fund grant application to MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) for NPP funds (Neighborhood Preservation Program) to be used within a five-block linear area at the Jordan Lake Avenue entrance into the Village of Lake Odessa (North Gateway). The Village anticipates applying for funding from MSHDA for homeowner, homebuyer and rental assistance. In addition to housing, NPP funding from MSHDA is also being evaluated for streetscaping and signage beautification, in conjunction with funding from the Village, MDOT and MEDC for infrastructure repair and development in the downtown and DDA district. The application will be for funds not to exceed $800,000. All regulations concerning the grant will be governed by terms of local program guidelines adopted by the Village Council and approved by MSHDA. 77538297 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above request and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Jim L. Carr Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 269-948-2464 77538184 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on October 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearings include, in brief, the following: 1. Variance approval from the front (lakeside) setback requirement applicable to water-front lots as set forth in Section 4.24 C., Zoning Ordinance, is requested for property located at 11280 Long Point Drive (Lot 27, Supervisor’s Plat of Long Point - Section 7). The subject site is within the R-2 Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density, Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. 77538279 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 269-623-2726 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 �Page 12 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KIMMY S. JENKINS, A MARRIED WOMAN and ANDREW T. JENKINS, HER HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2007, and recorded on July 10, 2007, in Document No. 1182761, and assigned by said mortgagee to NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($138,865.34), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on September 17, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOT 1 OF SUPERVISOR'S GLASGOW ADDITION NO. 1 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77537575 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sharlyn K. Musser and James A. Musser, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178192, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to H&R Block Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Eight And 21/100 Dollars ($130,408.21), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the centerline of Old M37, which lies South 0 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1040.27 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11, thence North 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East 245 feet, thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 178 feet, thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 245 feet, thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 178 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to right of way for purposes of ingress and engress over the East driveway on said premises from West State Road on the South side of said premises to a certain barn on premises located Easterly of said above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276483F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Michael Harper and Ladonna Harper 308 South Grove Street Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77538232 File Number: 306.2199 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made Floyd F. Williams, Married, and Diane C. Williams, Married, individually and as Trustees of the Floyd F. Williams and Diane C. Williams Revocable Trust dated 3/19/1998, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2003, and recorded on February 24, 2003, in Instrument Number 1098190, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $40,051.84 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 11.990%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West, 2549.49 feet from the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West 100.81 feet to the center 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds East, 587.19 feet to the Westerly right of way of the former C K & S Railroad; thence South 51 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds East 289.67 feet along said right of way line; thence Southeasterly, 62.42 feet along said right of way line and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 3457.78 feet, the central angle of which is 01 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds East, 62.42 feet; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds West 785.26 feet to the centerline of Nashville Road; thence North 33 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West, 141.95 feet along said centerline to the point of’ beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire one (1) year from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Spencer C. Farris P-70470 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77537562 L0240MI09 77537737 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD Meeting Synopsis Sept. 1, 2009 All Board members present, and 1 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Long Lake 2009 weed treatment plan Resolution 2009-9 5 yr. Projected budget for Building Dept. Guard Road widening project Guernsey Lk. Aquatic Plant SA Res. 09-1 Adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77538190 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING September 1, 2009 Meeting called to order 7:00. Approved minutes from regular meeting on August 4, 2009 with addition. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Approved probationary fire fighter. County Commissioner’s Report received. Library report received. Orangeville Days report received. Public Comment received. Approved Noise Ordinance. Approved temporary road closure. Approved paying of the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77538187 Thomas Rook, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chris J. Morrison, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2006, and recorded on March 1, 2006 in instrument 1160728, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-4 Trust as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Nine And 59/100 Dollars ($234,639.59), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 of Oak Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of plats, on Page 22. A parcel of land in the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as: Beginning at a point on the East side of Cottage Drive, according to the recorded plat thereof of Oak Park, directly opposite the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of said Oak Park; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence due East 100 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the Easterly line of said Cottage Drive 50 feet; thence West 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #250201F02 77537499 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Becki Salazar, a married woman and Paul Salazar, her husband, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Fifty-Six and 6/100 Dollars ($83,056.06) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538288 File No. 221.6188 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Bruce Vinkemulder and Ana Vinkemulder, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6812 S Shore Dr, Delton, MI 49046-9411. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538160 File # 283333F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Scott Harris and Toni Skaggs of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 452 North Payne Lake Rd., Middleville, MI 49333. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Jonathan L. Engman of Bank of America, (248)362-2600, FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C., 888 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 800, Troy, MI 48084 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 9/10/2009 ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS,INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-11 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77538163 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deborah Howell, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2007 and recorded June 1, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181216, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Ninety-Five and 11/100 Dollars ($180,095.11) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Near Lane Estates Plat Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7, Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537580 File No. 285.9664 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Malinda M Powers a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred FortyEight And 96/100 Dollars ($76,948.96), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 1, R.J. Grants Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 15 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537694 File #275959F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Willson and Kaelee Willson, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2001 and recorded June 7, 2001 in Instrument Number 1060938, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyTwo and 75/100 Dollars ($81,142.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 750.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds West 297.0 feet: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 294.25 feet: thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds East 297.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 294.25 feet along the East line of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538283 File No. 310.4756 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by LAURENCE G. BAILEY JR. and LEANNE K. BAILEY, husband and wife, of 4280 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 (“Mortgagor”), to Select Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503 (“Mortgagee”), dated February 22, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on February 28, 2005, in Instrument No. 1142071 (the “Mortgage”). The sum claimed to be due and owing on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 08/100 Dollars ($82,910.08) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the east steps of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 810 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat, in Liber 0 of Plats, Page E. PPN: 08-55-201-252-00 Commonly known as: 306 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 17, 2009 SELECT BANK Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for Mortgagee Clark Hill PLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 500 77537598 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Estelle Automotive, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, Michigan, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, as Mortgagee, dated December 24, 2004, and recorded on January 6, 2005, at Instrument No. 1139786, and modified by Mortgage Modification dated February 1, 2005, and recorded on February 9, 2005, at Instrument No. 1141277, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 46/100 Dollars ($240,829.46) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 13.64% per annum, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 892.53 feet, along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence north 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 194.00 feet, along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 194.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 350.00 feet to the point of beginning. Common Address: 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 Tax Parcel Number: 08-16-019-005-50 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 25, 2009 Fifth Third Bank PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 752-4618 (Publication 8/27/09-9/24/09) 77537703 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM ARTHUR HESS, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated May 5, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 6, 2008, as instrument number 20080506-0004821 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($74,747.45). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 13 of Village of Hastings Addition by H.J. Kenfield, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 9 of Barry County Records. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 820 E. Bond St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-235-079-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: August 27, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1697570-1 77537727 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacob C. Dekleine and Amy E. Dekleine, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135523, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverHome Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five And 88/100 Dollars ($174,355.88), including interest at 3.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of section 25 and 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section 25, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 528.30 feet along the North-South 1/4 line, thence South 66 Degrees 08 minutes 07 Seconds East 506.05 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the Place of beginning, thence South 10 Degrees 01 Minute 53 Seconds West 404.71 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 41 Seconds West 125.45 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 09 Minutes 19 Seconds East 203.98 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 50 minutes 41 Seconds East 394.03 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 514.51 Feet, thence North 66 Degrees 08 Minutes 07 Seconds West 215.69 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538235 File #278097F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Warren Searles, Charlotte Searles, husband and wife and Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2005 and recorded October 20, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154900, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred FortySeven and 69/100 Dollars ($115,847.69) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: That part of the South 64 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West on the South Section line 867.54 feet; thence North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 30.26 feet to the Place of Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 491.48 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds East parallel to the South Section line 481.53 feet; hence South 1 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds West 491.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West parallel to the South section line 498.34 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land the centerline of said easement being described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 867.54 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement; thence the centerline of said easement runs North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 250.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4636 FINANCIAL FOCUS, continued from page 8 77537764 dreds of dollars per month for you — money that you could put to work investing for your long-term goals. • Make it easier for your money to work harder. By making these moves, you can help your money work harder for you. For starters, defer enough of your salary into your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan to earn the employer’s match, if one is offered. Here’s another step to consider: Reinvest any dividends you may receive from your investments back into those investments. You proba- bly won’t miss the money because you never actually had it in your pocket, and by automatically reinvesting dividends, you’ll increase the number of shares you own. Labor Day can be an enjoyable respite for you — but try not to let your money take a day off. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda G. Ford, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2004, and recorded on December 22, 2004 in instrument 1139089, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve And 17/100 Dollars ($85,012.17), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence North 300 feet for place of beginning; thence East 156 feet; thence North 266 feet; thence West 156 feet; thence South 266 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537539 File #275188F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay Dekleine and Sharon Dekleine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to West MI Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2003, and recorded on March 14, 2003 in instrument 1099533, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Dollar Bank, F.S.B. ISAOA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand FiftyFive And 64/100 Dollars ($272,055.64), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 2 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 91.00 feet; thence North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet; thence South 20 degrees 09 minutes 36 seconds East 210.94 feet; thence South 44 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds West 107.47 feet; thence North 06 degrees 36 minutes 42 seconds West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above described parcel and between said parcel and the Shore of Gun Lake; together with all Riparian Rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31 a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence south 815.37 feet; thence South 05 degrees 48 minutes 01 seconds East 167.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 34 seconds East 12.66 feet; thence South 39 degrees 49 minutes 48 seconds East 49.96 feet; thence South 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds West 110.64 feet; thence North 02 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West, Wayland Township, Allegan County, Michigan; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256102F03 77537921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2009-25382-NC In the matter of Alexander Arturo Cantu, Austin Arturo Cantu, and Adrian Librado Cantu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 9/18/2009 at 9:30 a.m. at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: Petition to change the name of Alexander Arturo Cantu to Alexander David Meade. Petition to change the name of Austin Arturo Cantu to Austin Shane Meade. Petition to change the name of Adrian Librado Cantu to Adrian Garrett Meade. Date: 8-20-09 Jocelyn Meade 6710 W. Hickory Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060 77538229 269-290-0026 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Phares H Courtney III and Lori L Courtney, Husband and Wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007 and recorded April 23, 2007 in Instrument # 1179564 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($127,460.95) including interest 9.824% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. Commonly known as 417 N Main St, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/27/2009 Beneficial Michigan Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12457 ASAP# 3238173 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 77537746 09/10/2009, 09/17/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin W Staton and Darcy J Staton, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2002, and recorded on July 2, 2002 in instrument 1083204, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 84/100 Dollars ($71,339.84), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: From the 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake on shore of Long Lake and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet (recorded as 200 feet), North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 150 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 56 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 57.25 Degrees West, 145 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; and thence South 52.25 Degrees East, 129 feet to Place of Beginning; also from 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake at shore of Long Lake, and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet, South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet(recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 215 feet for Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 31.25 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 64 Degrees West, 134.5 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 57 1/7 Degrees East, 145 feet to Place of Beginning. Commencing at the 1/8th corner on the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on the 1/8th line, 775 feet to an iron stake at the shore of Long Lake; thence North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence South 85 Degrees East 150 feet, (recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet; thence North 56 Degrees East, 100 feet for Place of Beginning; thence North 56 Degrees East, 50 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence North 52.25 Degrees West, 129 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 53.5 Degrees East, 118.5 feet to Place of Beginning, being on the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537927 File #277914F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray, husband and wife, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 16, 2007 and recorded March 23, 2007 in Instrument Number 1177825, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 94/100 Dollars ($90,960.94) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of Lots 6 and 7, Block 26 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 20, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77537593 File No. 362.6319 MORTGAGE SALE *THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Pandl Family Trust dated April 16, 1992, to Fifth Third Bank withan address of 1830 East Paris Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2002, recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument No. 1092325, Barry County Records, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $605,806.18 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on OCTOBER 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the east door of the Courthouse located at 220 West 8th Street, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the place for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of $89.36 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in the Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of a said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 351.55 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet ;thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 192.00 feet to the Place of Beginning, subject to Highway Right of Way for Middleville Road (M-37) over the East 50 feet thereof and over the East 60 feet of the South 74.59 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with a 20.0 foot wide utility easement, the North line of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of aid Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56’ 06” West 934.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 352.05 feet to the Point of Beginning of said North line; thence North 89 degrees 42’ 11” West 357.01 feet to the Point of Ending of said North line; except the East 50.0 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 357.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet to the Point of Ending of said centerline. Together with an easement for drainage over Sunset Park as shown on the recorded Plat of Misty Ridge, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. commonly known as: 620 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan / PP#: 08-41-027-016-20 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241(a), in which case the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. FIFTH THIRD BANK, MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC August 17, 2009 Peter D. Rhoades Date P O Box 2271 Holland MI 49422 77537627 616-355-7318 �Page 14 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rush O Stidham and Celia A Stidham husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union Bank Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 in instrument 1058328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine And 83/100 Dollars ($41,449.83), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 3 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 22 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276465F01 77537751 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: William R. Madden Jr. and Casandra L. Madden 12024 North Avenue Bellevue, MI 49021 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77538253 File Number: 306.3022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY In the matter of Charles Rudolph Jesiek, deceased. Decedent’s date of birth: 01/05/1916. Decedent’s date of death: 08/31/2008, and In the matter of Frances Marion Jesiek, deceased. Decedent’s date of birth: 06/15/1919. Decedent’s date of death: 12/14/2004. Name of Trust: Jesiek Family Living Trust. Date of Trust: February 5, 1997. TO ALL CREDITORS: Your interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: The settlors, Charles Rudolph Jesiek and Frances Marion Jesiek, who lived at 10150 West M-179 Highway, Middleville, Michigan 49333 died August 31, 2008, and December 14, 2004, respectively. There are no probate estates for these decedents. Creditors of the decedents are notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to James E. Jesiek, successor trustee within 4 months of the publication of this notice. This notice is published pursuant to MCL 700.7504. There is no personal representative of the settlors’ estates to whom letters of administration have been issued. Notice is further given that the trustee estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Dated: September 3, 2009 Attorney for trustee: Law Offices of Ann L. Nowak Ann L. Nowak P27943 1033 San Lucia Drive, S.E. East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 243-5788 James E. Jesiek, successor trustee 10150 West M-179 Highway Middleville, Michigan 49333 77538259 (269) 795-3831 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyndia Crawford, an unmarried person, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 30, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148794, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 21/100 Dollars ($106,307.21) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 1, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1028 and the East 21 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 1027 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538090 File No. 514.0112 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Klinge, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2006, and recorded on January 18, 2007 in instrument 1175197, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 25/100 Dollars ($76,484.25), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 289 of the original plat of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, City of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 8 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537511 File #275007F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher J. Trumpower, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2006, and recorded on March 7, 2006 in instrument 1161008, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Midfirst Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen And 85/100 Dollars ($158,813.85), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Prairieville Heights, According to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537452 File #141532F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sarah S Hussong, Shawn M Hussong and Eshah Hussong, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 3153 W Shore Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017-9220. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538157 File # 283357F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Laurie Taylor, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 9265 Bever Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9713. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538172 File # 283381F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Denna Smith, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 3500 Tanner Lake Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9291. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538166 File # 283160F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sherry L. Washburn, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5241 Ravine Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-8107. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538169 File # 282778F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Lisa Reese and Robert James Reese, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2867 Loehrs Landing Dr, Hastings, MI 49058-7683. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 8, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 8, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538255 File # 283982F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Bayard E Richardson and Nancy J Richardson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 311 Leach Lake Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9410. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538154 File # 283329F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($59,782.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538248 File #241269F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Manculich II and Jennifer Manculich, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005, and recorded on August 16, 2005 in instrument 1151208, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 32/100 Dollars ($146,789.32), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 43, Bryanwood Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538175 File #282779F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Royce T Slater an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006 in instrument 1168744, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Four And 34/100 Dollars ($128,404.34), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 330 feet of the South 3/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538095 File #277822F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 15 POLICE BEAT BEA Hastings boy injured in bicycle accident Hastings police responded to a personal injury accident Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the 400 block of East Mill Street. A 9-year-old Hastings youth riding a bicycle southbound on North Hanover Street failed to stop at an intersection with a stop sign and rode his bike into the path of a mini-van that was westbound on East Mill Street. The driver of the mini-van, Marcia Mellen, 58, from Hastings, had no time to react to avoid the collision. The boy was transported by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital for treatment and his condition is unknown. Boat motors stolen near area lakes The Barry County Sheriff Department received a report Saturday, Aug. 15, that a black Mercury 25-horsepower outboard motor was reported stolen from a duck boat in Hickory Corners. Sunday, Aug. 30, the sheriff department received a report that a 2.2-horsepower Mercury boat motor, valued at approximately $2,000, was stolen from a boat docked at Algonquin Lake. The owner of the boat reportedly last saw the motor Sunday, Aug. 23. Motorcyclist injured in Woodland crash An 18-year-old man from Charlotte was injured Thursday, Sept. 3, at approximately 1:20 p.m. when the motorcycle he was riding struck the side of pickup truck driven by a 78-year-old Woodland man. The Michigan State Police Hastings post responded to the scene. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle attempted to pass the pickup, which was turning left into the parking lot of Faith Bible Church, located on the west side of Woodland Road just north of Brown Road. The motorcycle struck the left front bumper of the pickup and subsequently veered across the lawn of the church and crashed into the church sign, causing the 18-year-old driver to be thrown from the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was initially transported to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Borgess Hospital, where he remains in intensive care. The driver of the pickup was uninjured. The 18-year-old driver was wearing a helmet and the 78-year-old driver was wearing a seat belt. While speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, alcohol is not believed to have been involved. Assisting agencies included Woodland Fire Department, Nashville EMS, Aircare Kalamazoo, Barry County Road Commission, and Barry County Central Dispatch. Thieves steal from unlocked cars at campground A camper staying at the Gun Lake Unit campground in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area reported to the Barry County Sheriff Department that overnight Saturday, Aug. 29, someone had stolen an Canon XT 8 mega-pixel OES digital camera with a two-gig card and black nylon camera case and an asthma inhaler from the cab of his unlocked Chevy Silverado truck. Monday, August 31, another camper at the Yankee Springs campground reported that between Aug. 29 and Aug. 31., someone had entered his 2002 Chevy Trailblazer and took a radar detector, GPS, i-pod and tools. The same day, another camper at the Yankee Springs campground reported a laptop stolen from her unlocked Ford pickup truck between Aug. 29 and Aug. 31. A flashlight found in the truck is believed to have been left by the perpetrator. COURT NEWS Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville was arraigned Friday, Sept. 4, in Barry County District Court on two felony charges. The first, one count of attempting to possess a controlled substance by fraud is punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $3,000 fine. The second, one count of attempting to possess Vicodin, carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or a fine of $2,000. The charges stem from an incident in late July when Chapman allegedly attempted to fill a forged prescription at the Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville. A preliminary hearing for Chapman has been set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Barry County Circuit Court. Nathaniel Scott Kinsey, 19, of Delton pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine Aug. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail with credit for 67 days served and was placed on probation for 36 months and ordered to attend cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling. Kinsey also was ordered to pay a total of $828 in court costs and fees and may be considered for drug court after Jan. 1, 2010. David Wayne Patch, 49, of Hastings pleaded guilty July 29 to the manufacture of marijuana, second or subsequent offense. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced Patch to two months in jail with credit for six days served and ordered him to pay $828 in court costs and fees. Upon successful completion of 36 months of probation and cognitive behavior therapy, the balance of Patch’s jail time may be suspended. Kevin Thomas Gately, 41, of Kalamazoo pleaded guilty in July to operating while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was sentenced Sept. 3 in Barry County Circuit Court by Fisher to serve seven months in jail with credit for 14 days served. The last six months of the jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of $1,628 in court costs, fees and fines. Gately also was sen- tenced to 24 months of probation and ordered to attend cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling at the jail. Nicholas Jay Bumford, 29, of Delton pleaded guilty to probation violation and was sentenced by Judge Fisher to three months in jail, with credit for 11 days served, and ordered to pay $728 in courts costs and fees. In October 2008, Bumford had been sentenced to serve nine months in jail with credit for eight days served and placed on probation for 24 months with the balance of his jail time to be suspended upon payment of $620 in court costs and fees after he pleaded no contest to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct as the result of February 2008 incident involving a 15-year-old girl. Aug. 2, Mark Allen Koleseik, 34, of Delton pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense, and probation violation. He was sentenced by Judge Fisher Sept. 3 to serve a minimum of 23 months or a maximum of 60 months in jail, ordered to pay $1,480 in restitution, fees and court costs. Koleseik was originally sentenced to serve 12 months in jail and placed on probation for 36 months as a result of his previous OUIL violation. Paul Allen Fay, 35, of Middleville pleaded guilty Aug. 13 to one charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a relation, and one charge of second degree criminal sexual contact with a relation. The first charge resulted in a sentence of 12 months in jail with credit for one day served. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail for the second charge with credit or three months served. Fay also was ordered to pay $1,196 in costs and fees and placed on probation for 60 months. The last three months of the jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of the court costs and fees. The charges are a result of incidents that occurred between April 1, 2007, and Feb. 22, 2009, involving a minor in his home. Assault leads to arrest on multiple charges Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 1700 block of North East Street during the late afternoon hours of Monday, Sept. 7, on a report of a domestic assault. Officers spoke with the 59-year-old victim who told officers that the suspect, whom she identified as David Helsel, 34, from Hastings, became angry when she refused to give him a ride or the keys to her vehicle to allow him to go to the store. Helsel then allegedly struck her several times and took the vehicle keys from her. Helsel, whom officers said appeared to be intoxicated and found to be in violation of his parole orders by consuming intoxicants, denied the assault. Officers placed him under arrest and he was lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing charges of domestic assault (second or subsequent offense) and violating his parole conditions after registering a .23 percent blood alcohol level. The Barry County’s Victims Services Unit was requested and responded to the residence. Woman jailed for driving while intoxicated A 23-year-old woman from Dowagiac was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop by a Barry County Sheriff deputy. The woman was stopped at approximately 2:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, when a deputy saw the sedan she was driving cross the centerline of M-37 Highway near Cook Road, cross the white line and the then the center line again. When asked if she had been drinking, the woman replied that she was the designated driver for the three passengers in her vehicle who had been drinking. She originally stated that she had had a beer and one glass of wine at approximately 8 p.m. However, she later stated that she had a beer and a glass of wine around 8 p.m. and “a few more drinks” before leaving the bar at 1:30 a.m. Her blood alcohol content was .104. She was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Purse reported stolen from car A Hastings woman reported that her purse had been stolen from her unlocked vehicle while she dined with her family at the Terrace View Restaurant at the Bay Point Inn on Marsh Road between 7 and 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The woman reported that the small brown purse contained a large black wallet and credit card holder containing less than $20 and four credit cards. She also said that it was possible that her purse could have been taken from her car while it was parked at Family Tree physicians center on Green Street in Hastings. Hastings man arrested for domestic assault Hastings police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 1000 block of Wintergreen Drive during the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 6. Officers met with the 27-year-old victim who had obvious injuries to her face. The victim told officers that the suspect, who was identified as John Parr, 54, became upset about some missing medications and grabbed her around the throat and then punched her. Parr told officers that there was an altercation but denied striking the woman. However, several witnesses substantiated the victim’s account. Parr was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail facing charges of domestic assault. Forged checks don’t pass in Hastings Hastings Police are investigating complaints involving two subjects attempting to cash forged checks at area businesses. The checks, which appear to be payroll checks from Flexfab, drawn from JP Morgan Chase Bank, were confirmed to be bogus. Two arrests were made Sept. 5, after store managers from the Express Mart and Family Fare contacted Hastings Police when the suspects attempted to cash the checks. An area broadcast, alerting Barry County Law Enforcement of the suspects’ vehicle description paid off, and the vehicle was located in Middleville. Hastings Police arrested Dwayne Walker, 28, from Grand Rapids who is being charged with two counts of attempted uttering and publishing and for being a habitual offender fourth offense. Also arrested for attempted uttering and publishing was Neil Malek, 35, also from Grand Rapids who attempted to pass one of the same checks at Family Fare, and was taken into custody by the Michigan State Police. The Barry County Sheriff Department Middleville Unit assisted in making the traffic stop. HCB executive earns banking degree Kenneth S. Krum, vice president of retail banking at Hastings City Bank, was awarded a diploma Aug. 21, at commencement exercises during the 65th annual session of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The school, sponsored by the 18 state bankers associations comprising the Central States Conference of Bankers Associations, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics and leadership. Instruction takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive sum- Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Automotive Garage Sale RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 ESTATE SALE: OLDER furniture, some antiques, miscellaneous, stove, washer and dryer. Thursday September 10th-Saturday SepLawn & Garden tember 12th, 9am-5pm., 1023 AQUATIC PLANTS: water Montgomery, Hastings. 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All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 �Page 16 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Election in Middleville for president,council members by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents of the Village of Middleville will go to the polling station in the village hall Tuesday, Sept. 15, to elect a new village council president and three members of council. Current Village President Lon Myers decided not to run for re-election. Seeking that two-year post, in alphabetical order, are Robert Klinge, David Newman, Daniel Parker and Charles Pullen. Parker’s term on the village council was up. Not running for re-election to the council are Dorothy Corson and James Oliver. Seeking the three open positions for the fouryear trustee seats are Joyce Lutz and Susan Reyff. Two write-in candidates are Sue Merrill and Ed Schellinger. Anyone wishing to vote for a write-in candidate must write the name of the candidate and fill in the circle on the ballot. Voters cannot use stickers for the name. All candidates were sent questionnaires. Below are the questions and corresponding answers they gave to the Sun and News: • What are the most important issues you see facing the Village of Middleville in the coming year? (Issues) • In August, council met with Village Manager George Strand and an advisor to see if relationships between the manager and council could be improved. In your opinion, was this a success? This meeting was open to the public, if you did not serve on council at this time, did you attend the meeting? (Meeting) • Council and the village planning commission will attend a joint meeting to discuss updating the zoning ordinance which includes a joint planning area with Thornapple Township. What elements of the zoning ordinance are important to you? What are your concerns about the joint planning area? (Zoning) • The Crane/Finkbeiner road and bridge project is going forward. Do you have concerns about this project? Do you have concerns about the condition of the Main Street bridge? (Bridges) • If cutbacks at the state level funding affecting the village, where would you like to see cuts in village services? (Cuts) Council president candidates Robert Klinge, Lem Paul Klinge has not served on council previously. He has lived in the township since 1963 and in the village since 1997. Issues — “I think that employment is the most important issue in the community. Of course, the employment situation hurts the community. We need to develop ideas to bring business into Middleville. We need to help current business expand and grow.” Meeting — “I did not attend that meeting. As far as his job as village manager, I feel that his view is the new wave and that the present council is still working their way out of the 1990s.” Zoning — “My view is that the zoning ordinances need to be written so that people can understand them when they are put to paper.” Bridges — “The project on the Crane/Finkbeiner road is going to take a lot of travel off the Main Street bridge in hopes that we, as the village, can start to fix the bridge which is in need of repair.” Cuts — “Without knowing how much funding is getting cut for the village, it would be hard to say what service would be affected. I would think that we as a village could find some way to keep all service work without cutting any of the needed services.” Additional comments — “I am a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg School. I am the owner of Bob’s Engine Hospital. In 1984, I established Bob’s Engine Hospital and continue as its owner/operator today. I have run for village president several times. “I love to go camping with my wife, plus hunting and fishing. I am a gun owner and collector. I have lived in the township since 1963 and have observed the growth of the community through the years. “I feel I am the best candidate for village president because I have watched the community grow over the years and have seen the pain and problems the community has gone through. “I believe with this knowledge, it will give me the insight needed to help the community through hard times as well as the good times.” Dan Parker, Bender Road Parker has been on the village council for four years as a trustee. He is chair of the public works and property committee. He served eight years on the planning and zoning commission, two years on the board of zoning appeals and 12 years on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education. He has lived in Middleville for 32 years. Issues— “Making sure our budget allows us to maintain our infrastructure (sewer and water system) and streets so we don’t lose ground and have to spend larger amounts later; also to keep the tax rate for our residents at a minimum. A very important part of this is to work with county, state and federal agencies in bringing new business and industries to our village. We have a lot to offer here.” Meeting — “Anytime you are able to dialogue and express your concerns with someone, and both are listening, the process is successful. However, it is to soon to tell if the results from the meeting will be successful.” Zoning — “I want the ordinance to be fair and clear to our residents, business and industry. I have no concern with the joint planning area. I welcome it. I have great confidence that if there are concerns, the planning commission will work it out. These are good people who care about the community they live in.” Bridges — “No, we are looking for a little more grant money to help with the financing of the Crane/Finkbeiner project, but we are excited about what this will do for village, businesses and the transportation savings for our industries. We are now the northern gateway to Barry County. It Robert Klinge Susan Reyff Sue Merrill is a wonderful place to live and work. I’m hopeful that the bridge will draw more interest from outside business and industry to move here. I have no concerns about the Main Street bridge. We will start reconstruction of this bridge in 2011. Our engineers and MDOT feel it’s safe until work begins. We also hope that they can keep one lane open for travel from east to west side areas.” Cuts — “Nowhere! But sometimes that’s impossible. Our department of public works and administrative staff are very creative and would probably give us some good suggestions. Capital improvements may also have to be deferred.” Additional comments — “Whether you vote for me on Sept. 15 is not as important as the fact you voted. Much sacrifice has been given to allow you that right. Please respect than and vote.” David Newman, Larkin Street Newman was elected three times to the trustee position and served on the finance, personnel, and DPW committees. He was also on the planning commission and has lived in the village for more than 29 years. Issues— “I believe that most important is the retention of local businesses and balancing the budget.” Meeting — “I did attend that meeting and could not believe an intervention like that was needed. Having said that, it’s too early to judge success or failure.” Zoning — “Safety of the citizens is my main concern and that we maintain our individual status as a village.” Bridges — “Any concern is almost a non-issue. We now have to make the least impact on the individuals adjacent to the project. The Main Street bridge is in great disrepair as the engineer reports have stated for years.” Cuts — “I would not like to see any cuts, but not having seen the budget, it is difficult to give an answer.” Additional comments — “I think people should be more aware of what is happening with local government. We need leaders who have more experience and training. I have taken courses offered by the Michigan Municipal League: ‘Working with and Hiring a Village Manager,’ ‘Freedom of Information Act’ and ‘Advanced Elected Officials Academy,’ to name a few.” Charles T. Pullen, Irving Road Pullen has served as president pro tempore for four years and has been trustee for eight years. He serves on the planning commission. He has lived in the village for about 35 years. Issues — “I think the budget, including possible state cutbacks, is the most important issue facing the village. I think having to look at taxes paid by residents will also be an important discussion.” Meeting — “I have decided that if I am elected I will hold a goal-setting session for the members of the council and the manager. This is one of the things I learned from participating in this discussion with the advisor, Terry Hoffmeyer.” Zoning — “All ordinances are important. The planning commission has worked hard to make the ordinances clear for residents and businesses. One of my concerns about the joint planning area is that the village residents pay township taxes, but township residents don’t pay village taxes. This is one of the issues we want to discuss.” Bridges — “We need to complete the Crane/Finkbeiner road and bridge project so we can then do the Main Street bridge repair. We have already begun to look at the repairs which will be needed.” Cuts — “First, I would like to look at the budget to see what we can do within it. It is difficult to make decisions when there is so much financial uncertainty at the state level.” Additional comments — “I have enjoyed living and working in the village. Serving on the council and planning commission have been eye opening for me. I enjoy working with the staff and the community to make it the best possible place to live and work.” Village trustee candidates Joyce Lutz, Hunters Trail Court Lutz has not served previously on council but has volunteered for special events. She built a home in the village beginning in June of 2005 and moved into it during May of 2008. Issues — “I think the most important issues Charles Pullen include how to address general fund, major street fund and local street fund deficits created by overspending during 2007 and 2008. I would also like to find ways to work more closely with Thornapple Township by consolidating services, creating more efficiency in village and township governments and thereby saving taxpayer dollars. “I think we need to address how to meet critical needs in sanitary sewer collection and treatment facilities, including lift station replacement and discharge at the treatment plant. “I would like council to figure out how to maintain major and local streets, given the large accumulated deficits in these funds during 2007 and 2008. I would like to continue the great work of the village council and DDA by keeping focused on community beautification projects. “I want to aggressively work to support local businesses and manufacturers and evaluate and seek all opportunities for state and federal funds to supplement village, township and other local funds.” Meeting — “I attended all interviews for a new manager during 2007. Mr. Strand presented council members with 25 years as a municipal manager with additional varied experience. I also attended council’s evaluation session with Mr. Strand. Finally, I attended the August session with the ICMA “Range Rider.’ “I find it hard to believe a person with this background needs help with communication skills including council members, staff and the general public. Was the session a success? I think not. I also think a better question is ‘Why was this type of session even necessary?’” Zoning — “As I understand zoning, its purpose is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Every property owner has a right of quiet enjoyment of his or her land. Zoning has to protect that right. I also believe that people or business cannot be allowed to conduct activities on land that pollute or hurt our natural environment. Zoning has to protect our natural environment, as well. “Based on the part of your question about the joint planning area, I reviewed online the village and township plan for the joint planning area. It seems very logical to me that two local governments should work together planning future development and making sure that a proper complement of public facilities and services are available as development and change occur. My only concern will be to make sure the joint plan does get implemented. The zoning approach now underway will help that happen.” Bridges — “Based on what I have read about this project, I consider this road and bridge improvement vital to the long-term economic health of Middleville and in fact Barry County. It has to be built. “I believe the Main Street bridge is nearly 80 years old and has weight limits. It is a villageowned bridge. That means the village must maintain, repair and eventually replace it. Given the large deficit in the major street fund, I am very concerned about the village’s ability to pay for keeping this bridge in a safe, sound condition.” Cuts — “As I indicated earlier, I really believe dollars can be saved by reviewing every aspect of local government in the village and township, identifying services that can be consolidated to save money. This is where I would begin. No service, function, program or position would go by without critical evaluation toward how to save money.” Additional comments — “I am looking forward to serving the community to the best of my ability.” Susan V. Reyff, Stadium Drive Reyff has served previously on the village council and is currently serving on the village planning commission. She has lived in the village since 1963. Issues — “We, as a village, need to continue supporting and assisting growth in our community.” Meeting — “Professional relationships are formed with consistent respectful communication. The relationship between the council and Village Manager George Strand is a work in progress. Yes, I did attend the August meeting as a concerned citizen.” Zoning — “I feel that preserving industrial David Newman Daniel Parker zones is a vital method in keeping the tax base low for residents of the village while maintaining quality village services. The planning areas do overlap, and this is fine as long as both the village and township benefit equally.” Bridges — “No, I do not have concerns about the bridge project and, actually, it will lessen the wear on the Main Street bridge. I am concerned that the Main Street bridge has been the only way to cross the Thornapple River in Middleville for many years and because of this, it will eventually need to be reworked.” Cuts — “I hope that there will never be a situation where cutbacks are required, and with effective planning, it will lessen the possibility. If the village budget became challenged with fewer funds available, then important public services such as police protection, fire protection, snow removal, spring pick-up, yard waste removal or even staffing might be affected.” Additional comments — “I look forward to continuing to serve the village and its residents.” Sue Merrill, Keeler Street Merrill has lived in Thornapple Township since 1991 and in the village since the March of 2009. She has represented the Thornapple Trail Association, the 175th Birthday Committee, coordinator of Middleville Green Days, Thornapple Watershed Council, coordinator of the Trailbirders of the Paul Henry Trail, Local Future and currently forming the first Thornapple Photography Contest and Exhibit and coordinates a section of the annual river clean-up. Issues —“The most important issues I see facing the village this year lies within the council itself. We will have a new president and several new council members. The coming year will be critical for forming an effective council that represents the village’s best interests. We will also have a new DPW assistant director. As a village resident, I know I’ll be watching the new council for a working spirit of cooperation within the council itself, village employees, the residents they represent, other government agencies and an agenda free from self-interest. Consideration for all our residents and keeping a vision of the future isn’t always easy. It’s my hope that we elect council members who will represent us with credibility and fairness.” Meeting — “I went to two specific village council meetings where the village manager’s performance was on the agenda. Your question is asking if the relationship between the council and the manager was improved as an outcome. No, I do not believe the relationship was improved. I think it ‘is what it is,’ as Dorothy Corson put it. ‘You hired him’ was her comment. The village did hire him and what I find lacking is an initial timeline for an evaluation and if there was a set of expectations set in place by the council. I mean, have you ever been employed where you didn’t have an evaluation after a year or even when things were not going well your first six months? I haven’t. The village has a history of chewing up and spitting out village managers. If the position is set up for eventual failure, then that’s what you’re going to get. The village needs to clearly define its expectations of what it wants in a village manager; if it’s networking, open-door policy, presentation skills — whatever. It needs to be presented in writing at the time of hire and reviewed the first six months as well as annually. This is a protection measure for the manager as well as the village. This has been difficult for George Strand as well as the council. Let’s hope the new council will retain the measure of grace and dignity it will need to further evaluate the situation. I’d be looking for council members with a modicum of maturity and a background of management and/or people skills on that one ...” Zoning — “I’m a big proponent of intergovernmental bodies working together, we get so little of it at the federal level, it’s great to see it happen at the local level — and with a good measure of success. Having the moniker “village tree hugger” for my natural resource efforts, you know I’ll be very interested in green space preservation, best practices for a healthy river and fairness for developers as well as conservation organizations that work on our behalf. If the planning commission keeps its focus on the big picture of how to Joyce Lutz Ed Schellinger “live well locally” with the resources we are blessed with, then I’m on board. We’ve got a river that runs through us and a trail with loads of wildlife for our kids to enjoy. My husband and I moved to the village because of these resources, and I would be diligent in making sure there was a cooperation in place that protected them.” Bridges — “The Crane/Finkbeiner road project is now even more needed in light of the growth we’ll be experiencing with the Bradford White expansion. More people employed, more trucks moving over our roads and adding to the condition of our present bridge will require this expansion to proceed. I totally support the project. I know it’s been raked over many coals of consideration, and remember, I’m the tree hugger who can’t wait to drive it, walk it and watch it divert traffic away from our residential areas. I anticipate work being done to keep the current bridge safe, as well.” Cuts — “ ... I wouldn’t like to see it at all, but would ask that all give up a percentage of something. I’d also put a template in place to have all suppliers evaluated for best pricing. How critical is it that we have a third party run our wastewater treatment plant? Do we have present employees capable of doing the job single-handedly? Even a village manager — how critical is it to have one? Are we duplicating our efforts anywhere? What about self services put in place that will empower the residents to help with service cuts? I don’t know all the answers to this, but I’m not afraid to turn over the rocks to find those cost-saving measures. I had a boss that said, ‘Business should never be ‘as usual’ but always in an evaluation process.’ I think so as well.” Additional comments —“Someone said the other day I had more pictures in the paper than Waldo in his own Where’s Waldo book. I guess that means you can find me. Somewhere, I’ll have my hands into a task or project that I find worthwhile and contributing to my community. I find satisfaction in being a part of the big picture. I play well with others, have been known to run with the scissors and learned to avoid eating the school paste. “I have implemented business plans, managed employees and learned to have grace under fire. If it’s on the trail or in the water or helping to run a community event, you’ll find me approachable and listening. I will treat you with dignity and respect and do my best to represent the village with the same.” Ed Schellinger, Charles Street Schellinger previously served on the village council, planning and zoning commission and as village treasurer. He said he is running this time “because only two candidates filed for the three open positions. I feel the residents of Middleville should elect all trustees instead of the council appointing someone.” Issues — “The village must live within its means, build an emergency fund and provide safety for the residents.” Meeting — “I did not attend the meeting. I cannot understand how an experienced village manager can be retained if the council feels he is not doing his job satisfactorily. What would happen in business or industry?” Zoning — “I feel ordinances are important if they are fair to all residents. Ordinances are worthwhile only when they are enforced.” Bridges — “I have no specific concerns regarding the Crane/Finkbeiner bridge other than the fact that it is built to specifications and if there are cost overruns, this is monitored very closely. The Main Street bridge must also be monitored and kept in very safe condition.” Cuts — “It might be necessary to place a freeze on wages and benefits and staff. All departments must use cost-effective measures to reduce overhead spending.” Additional comments — “As I mentioned earlier, I would have filed if I had known only two people filed for the three positions. The citizens of Middleville now have an opportunity to have their village maintained in a more cost-cutting fashion.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — Page 17 Saxon volleyball 2-2 at own tourney One day during the week of summer camp had 131 children participate. This group of 8- to 14-year-old camp participants have been invited to be part of the patriotic celebration on Sunday, Sept. 13. (Photo by Patricia Johns) ‘Our Flag was still there’ Sunday at FBC The First Baptist Church of Middleville at 5215 N. M-37 Highway is presenting “Our Flag was Still There,” a patriotic celebration under the skies on Sunday, Sept. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. The evenings attractions will include inflatable toys, hot dogs, popcorn, elephant ears, ice cream, cotton candy and a dessert and coffee bar. Music will be provided by the Kentwood Community Band the FBC Worship Choir, FBC Kids Choir and songs by the musical theater camp performers. The children who were part of this year’s summer musical day camp have been invited to sing at Sunday’s concert. They will be singing “Superhero,” “Let it Rise,” “A Pure Heart” and the patriotic “I Pledge.” “Come be our guests for free food, fun, and entertainment, all outside under the skies,” said music minister David Snyder, encouraging everyone to honor American soldiers. The audience should bring chairs. For more information, call the church at 269795-9726. Singing patriotic songs at the First Baptist Church in Middleville Sunday, Sept. 13, will be children who attended the musical day camp at the church. This is the group of 4- to 7-year-olds who participated in the musical camp. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The Saxon varsity volleyball team finished third at its five-team round robin tournament last Wednesday in Hastings. The Saxons and Cedar Springs both finished with 2-2 records, but the Red Hawks scored a three-game win over Hastings to finish in second place. Belding was the day’s lone undefeated team. The Saxons fell 25-13, 25-21 to Belding and 10-25, 25-19, 15-13 against Cedar Springs. West Catholic fell to the Saxons 2519, 25-18, and Hastings defeated Wyoming Park 25-21, 23-25, 15-12. Saxon head coach Gina McMahon thought here team should have been able to top Cedar Springs to earn the runner-up finish. “The team was not able to be consistent with their level of play, mental toughness and “In the last few practices the coaches have been using more drills that have to do with blocking and it paid off,” said McMahon. “There was a lot more blocking from our front row players. Blocking was a big improvement from the previous tourney.” She was also happy with her teams serving and it’s serve receive. “All in all, the players improved upon many skills in the last week,” said McMahon. “It showed when we played in our own tourney. The communication and team work was better, too.” The Saxons host Wayland Thursday to begin the O-K Gold Conference season, and then Saturday head to Battle Creek Lakeview for the Cereal City Invitational. Allegan eventually overpowers Panthers Allegan fired 30 shots at the Delton Kellogg net, and 11 of them found the back of it, in an 11-3 victory over the Panthers last Friday. Delton Kellogg pulled within a goal, at 4-3 on CJ Bromley’s shot from 20-yards out with 32 minutes left in the first half. Mitchell Wandell assisted on the score. From there on out the Tigers took over though. Allegan scored three more times in the final eight minutes of the second half, then put in four second half goals to end the game early. Michael Wallace started the scoring for the Tigers. Wallace then assisted teammate Tyler Dominowski 13 minutes into the game for a 2-0 Tiger lead. The Panthers were able to match Allegan goal for goal for a while after that. Thiago Lima got the Panthers on the scoreboard with a shot from 20 yards out on the right side in the 15th minute. After Allegan took a 3-1 lead on Wallace’s second goal, Lima scored a second goal for Delton to make it 3-2. Wallace answered again with a shot off a ball that went through the Delton Kellogg keeper’s hands, then Bromley responded for Delton with his goal. Wallace added two more goals in the first half, and Allegan got one from Michael Schmidt as well before the break. Wallace scored two more times early in the second half, and one more to end things. Cord Myers had the other Tiger goal in the second half. In all, Wallace finished with seven goals and two assists. Jansen Fluty had 19 saves in net for the Panthers. Delton was 2-2 on the season heading into yesterday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association opener against Parchment last night. The Panthers return to action tonight at home against Saranac, then face Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central next Monday and Wednesday. DK has a couple near front at Dowagiac Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team finished third at Saturday’s Dowagiac Rotary Invitational. Sophomore Ryan Watson had the top time of the day for the Delton boys, placing second in the Frosh/Soph boys’ race with a time of 17 minutes 35 seconds. Paw Paw’s Kyle Richardson won that race in 17:35. The other top runners for Delton in that race were Logan Hanson in ninth with a time of 20:01 and Kannon Hoffman 12th in 20:18.35. Nick Rendon led the Panthers in the Jr./Sr. boys’ race with an eighth-place time of 17:51. Brandon Humphreys was 13th in 18:14, and Tyler Bourdo 22nd in 18:58. Sturgis won the boys’ meet with a total of 18 points. Plainwell finished with 20, Delton by Brett Bremer South and FHE Gap between top and bottom lead Gold golfers of Gold seems to have shrunk at first jamboree It’s surprising to see that at football conference which is so often stacked with talented teams come into the first week of conference play with just two undefeated teams. Hastings and Forest Hills Eastern are both 2-0 entering league play this week in the O-K Gold Conference. A year ago, Caledonia, South Christian, and Grand Rapids Catholic Central were all 3-0 heading into the second week of the conference season when they started knocking each other off. The Fighting Scots wound up closing out a perfect 9-0 regular season by fighting off the Cougars in the final week. All three of those teams have one loss already. So, this says a couple things about the conference. One is that it’s going to be wide open. With its two wins Forest Hills Eastern has already won twice as many ball games as it did all of last season, and the 66 points the Hawks have racked up in its two non-conference games are more than half the team’s total points scored (114) from a year ago. Their quarterback, Zach Wilkerson, has already passed for two touchdowns and rushed for three this year in wins over Zeeland East and Remus Chippewa Hills. Thornapple Kellogg matched its one win from a year ago, topping Wyoming Park in the opener, but played a strong game against the defending Division 4 state champions from Holland Christian in week two. Those teams are better than a year ago. Caledonia, South Christian, and Catholic Central may be coming back to the pack a little. The Wyoming Park team that the Trojans defeated, defeated South Christian last Thursday. Hastings is moving up. Ottawa Hills clobbered Creston in its opener, then gave the Muskegon Big Reds a good game in their week two meeting Saturday. The only team that really looks like its off to a tough start is 0-2 Wayland, which has given up at least 40 points in each of its first two games. The Wildcats lost to Jenison 41-0, a team which Caledonia topped last weekend. So, the league’s pretty wide open at this point. The other thing that those records says about the league is that it isn’t filling its schedule with cupcakes. Watching the University of Michigan beat up on Western Michigan in their opener Saturday (31-7) is one thing. Seeing that Michigan State did the same kind of thing to Montana State (44-3) is another completely. At least Western is a Division 1 (or sorry Bowl Championship Subdivision) team. All Appalachian State jokes aside, why major college programs still schedule what amount to glorified scrimmages to start the season is beyond me. The teams that Forest Hills Eastern and Hastings beat aren’t powerhouses, although Chippewa Hills was a playoff team a year ago. Lakewood is in for a rough season after letting one slip away against Eaton Rapids, and Hillsdale just didn’t match up with the Saxons at all. At least Hastings and Lakewood have some kind of rivalry going, and there are still folks around who can remember all the way back to 2005 when the Vikings last beat the Saxons. Michigan State and Montana State should be able to play each other every year for the next 100 years, and Michigan State should win all of those games by at least three touchdowns. Ottawa Hills’ one loss was to a defending state champion, so was Thornapple Kellogg’s. Caledonia has played two teams from the O-K Red, which is probably the best football conference in the state. So has Wayland. The Sailors’ one win was over Grand Rapids Christian. West Catholic handed Catholic Central its lone loss so far. All three of those old City League teams were in the playoffs last year, as were the Sailors. I guess in the race for the conference championship though, everyone is 0-0 right now. Hastings and Forest Hills Eastern could both still be undefeated when they met here in Hastings in a week and a half. Hastings plays Wayland this week, and the Hawks face Caledonia. My money is on the Saxons still being undefeated and the Hawks coming into town with a loss. But that’s the great thing about the O-K Gold Conference this year, if you keep putting you’re money up you’re probably going to lose it. intensity,” said McMahon. “As a team, we gave up a few times and that allowed the other team to reel off a few points, which caught us off guard and behind. The players need to show consistency with their level of play, mental toughness and intensity in order to beat other teams. We can hang with most of the teams out there, but not if we can’t be consistent.” Despite a few hiccups, the Saxons performed well at times too. Jenna Leigh Bailey led Hastings with 13 aces on the day. Kayla Vogel had 26 kills. Veronica Hayden had 37 assists. The team also got strong serving and back row play from its Libero Meghan VanZyl. McMahon was also happy with her team’s defense at the net. The O-K Gold Conference opened its 2009 girls’ golf season with the league jamboree hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central at The Mines Thursday afternoon. South Christian took the day’s championship with a score of 158. Forest Hills Eastern fired a 163, Hastings 174, Wayland 208, Caledonia 210, Thornapple Kellogg 215, Catholic Central 216, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Hastings got a 37 from Gabrielle Shipley, which tied her with Forest Hills Eastern’s Jennifer Elsholz for second on the day. South Christian’s Heather Marks led the league on the day with a 35, and her teammate Jackie DeBoer had a 38. Jessica Kloosterman scored a 40 for the Saxons, Heather McCoy a 48, and Danielle Meredith a 49. Thornapple Kellogg got a 49 from Nicole Todd, 55’s from Jordyn Pascucci and Emmy Peacock, and 56’s from Alex Banash and Shannon Hamilton. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Lynn Denton Agency 5-3; Colmans 5-3; Trouble 4-4; Quick Resp Fire 4-4; Lu’s Team 4-4; Team 8 3-1; CBS 2-6; Super Crips 1-3. High Game - Renee 177; Paula 227; Joann 196; Tammy 170; Lisa 186; Julie 180; Deb 177. Tuesday Night Mixed Men’s High Games - C. Steeby 208; D. Blakely 195; G. Hause 180; G. Snyder 179; C. Armstrong 175; D. Risher 171; K. Beebe 170. Men’s High Series - C. Steeby 527; D. Blakely 526; S. Hause 499; G. Snyder 493; C. Armstrong 488; G. Hause 489; K. Beebe 485. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 192; D. Ware 183; M. Westbrook 177; S. Beebe 155; B. Smith 133; B. Moore 133. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 485; B. Wilkins 467; S. Beebe 447; D. Ware 419; B. Smith 362; J. Steeby 349. Kellogg 32, Bangor 46, Mendon 64, Paw Paw 66, Dowagiac 95, Berrien Springs DNP, Brandywine DNP, and Niles DNP. A pair of runners broke the 17-minute mark in the Jr./Sr. boys’ race, with Plainwell’s Morgan Timiney winning it in 16:36 and Niles’ Mark Calhoun placing second in 16:45. The Delton Kellogg girls finished with no team score, not having enough runners in the Jr./Sr. race. Renee McConahay was the only Delton runner in the race, finishing 34th in 26:26. Delton had two of the top five runners in the Frosh/Soph girls’ race. Brianna Russell was third in 21:36, and Jolene Drum fifth in 21:49. Their teammate Kelsey Sofia was 14th in 23:14. Paw Paw sophomore Paige Sutcliffe was first in the Frosh/Soph girls’ race in 19:38, and the Jr./Sr. winner was Niles Madie Rodts with a time of 19:29. Sturgis took the girls’ title too, with 17 points. Niles was second with 27 points, followed by Berrien Springs 36, Bangor 46, Plainwell 49, Paw Paw 56, Brandywine 104, Dowagiac 144, Delton Kellogg DNP, and Mendon DNP. Last Wednesday the Delton girls were fourth and the boys fifth at the Kalamazoo Invitational hosted by Kalamazoo Central. Russell led the Delton girls, placing eighth in 21:22.90. Drum was tenth in 21:37.76, Sofia 29th in 23:36.65, McConahay 44th in 27:04.07, and Liz Jackson 47th in 28:55.86. Gull Lake took the day’s title, finishing with 36 points. Harper Creek was second with 60, followed by West Ottawa 71, Delton Kellogg 130, Kalamazoo Central 135, Pennfield 149, Plainwell 153, and Parchment DNP. Harper Creek’s Amanda Weidner was the individual champion by more than 45 seconds, hitting the line in 20:12.52. Gull Lake also won the boys’ championship, finishing with 51 points. Plainwell was second with 65 points, followed by West Ottawa 73, Harper Creek 87, Delton Kellogg 96, Parchment 168, Kalamazoo Central 177, and Pennfield 239. Rendon led Delton in ninth place with a time of 17:36.38. Watson was 12th in 17:41.91, Humphreys 16th in 16:17.49, Bourdo 25th in 18:33.94, and Hanson 34th in 19:40.19. Plainwell’s Morgan Timiney was the boys’ champion in 16:18.50. He edged out Parchment’s Stuart Crowell who hit the line in 16:18.73. �Page 18 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, from page 20 Viking quarterback Mackenzie Doane completed 3-of-7 passes for 36 yards, and Jordan Smith came in to complete 1-of-6 passes for 42 yards. Nathan Bryans caught three passes for 78 yards for the Vikings. Lakewood’s defense was led by Cramer as well. He finished with 14 tackles. Lindemulder had 11 and Josh Willette had eight. Holland Christian 38, Thornapple Kellogg 21 It was a tremendous start and a tough finish for the Trojans in Holland Thursday night. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity football team took a 14-0 lead in the opening quarter against the defending Division 4 state champion Holland Christian Maroons, only to see the Maroons battle back for a 38-21 non-conference victory. The Trojans lost four fumbles and two interceptions in the second half as the Maroons battled back. Holland Christian had already closed to within a point in the first half, 14-13. TK took advantage of a Maroon turnover early, and used the good field position to score their first points. Marquise Gill rushed in from 30 yard out to put his team up 6-0. The Trojan defense came up big again on the next Maroon possession, and the TK offense took over again. This time quarterback Coley McKeough carried the ball in himself from nine yards out to put his team up by two scores. Gill ran in the two-point try to make it 14-0. The Maroons got a four-yard touchdown pass from Nic Kiekover to Alex Bakker to pull within one touchdown in the first quarter, then pulled to within a point on Jeff Vroon’s three-yard scoring run in the second quarter. The extra-point kick was no good and TK held onto a one-point lead going into the locker rooms. Kiekover connected on two more TD passes in the second half, one on a six-yard pass to Brad Rietveld to take the lead in the third quarter, then on a 23-yard pass to Bakker in the fourth. Matt Hathalter had a one-yard scoring run for the Maroons in the fourth as well, and Jon Spoelhof added a 25-yard field goal. Jacob McCarty accounted for the first Trojan points since the first quarter when he ran the ball in from a yard out after the Maroons had pushed their lead to 35-14. Tyler Karcher added the extra-point kick for the final Trojan point. The Trojans rushed for 117 yards on the night, and had 75 yards passing. McKeough was 4-of-10 for the 75 yards through the air. Patrick Bobolts had two catches for 31 yards. McCarty led TK on the ground, rushing 13 times for 49 yards and the one TD. Hastings’ quarterback Sean McKeough rolls to his right as he tries to escape the pressure from Hillsdale’s Kurtis Condon during the first half Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg head coach Jay Carrigan sends the play in with quarterback Gavin Brinley during the third quarter of the Panthers’ 7-0 win at Maple Valley Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Celebrate the S A XON SPIRIT with a Maple Valley running back Trenton Courtney is taken down by Delton Kellogg linebacker Chris Horrocks during the first half of their KVA contest Thursday evening at Maple Valley High School. 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It was a good score, but not quite enough to keep up with DeWitt’s number one Dena Droste who fired a 36 on the day to lead her team to a 171 to 181 win over the host Vikings. “It’s all right,” said Erb. “I had a couple of up and downs. The scores just didn’t add up. That’s all right. That’s golf I guess.” The Vikings as a team though did better than all right. They set a new nine-hole team record with their 171. Behind Erb’s 37 the Vikings got a 42 from Emily Kutch and 51’s from Faith Allen and Kati Kauffman. The previous team record of 182 was set in 2006. “We didn't top DeWitt, but this Lakewood team continues to make some great strides this season,” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch. DeWitt put together four great scores to beat the Vikings, also getting a 41, a 45, and a 49. While Erb was the first ever Viking to go to the state finals, last year, DeWitt has a tradition of success. The Panthers placed third in the state last year in Division 2. Lakewood is now 4-1 in duals on the season. The Vikings’ Kati Kauffman chips a shot towards the number eight green Tuesday afternoon on the Sunset nine at Centennial Acres Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion girls win first KVA match The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team dropped a tight first game, but then battled back to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the visiting Rams from Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. The Rams scored a 27-25 win in the first game. Maple Valley then took a 25-23 win game two. The Lions pulled away from there, winning game three 25-13, and game four 25-15. Tina Westendorp led the Lion attack, finishing with 13 kills. Jenn Kent had nine, Tiffani Allwardt seven, and Terri Hurosky six. Allwardt also added six aces. Elizabeth Stewart had a team high 12 assists, and Karlee Mater had four. It was incorrectly reported in last week’s Maple Valley News that the Lions lost to Berrien Springs at the Delton Kellogg Invitational (Aug. 26). The Lions were actually 2-3 on the day, with a 14-25, 25-12, 1513 win over Berrien Springs. The Lions were set to host the defending Kalamazoo Valley Association champions from Delton Kellogg last night. They head to the Olivet Invitational this Saturday, then are back at it in the KVA next Wednesday at Pennfield. Lakewood teams both third at the Saranac Invitational Lakewood’s varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both placed third at Wednesday’s Saranac Invitational. The highest placer for either Viking team was Tucker Seese, who was sixth in the boys’ race with a time of 18 minutes 10 seconds. “Saranac’s course was extremely hilly compared to most courses we run,” said Viking head coach Jim Hassett. “This made the times slow, even for this time of the year.” Adam Senters was 14th in 20:08 for the Vikings, Eddie Barta 15th in 20:10, Jason Foltz 16th in 20:21, and Michael Kutch 28th in 21:55. Saranac took both team titles on the day. The Redskin boys were first with 32 points. Bellevue was second with 49, followed by Lakewood 77, Covenant Christian 87, Beal City 123, and Sexton 132. Lakewood’s girls’ team was led by Cassie Thelen, who was eighth in 23:37. Maria Patrick finished 15th in 26:09, Susie Quint 18th in 26:58, Kati Kauffman 25th in 29:05, and Cheyenne Smith 28th in 30:52. Saranac’s girls finished with 28 points. Beal City had 35, and Lakewood 67. The other three girls’ teams didn’t have enough runners to earn team scores. Viking girls score two wins in double dual at Jackson NW Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team scored a pair of victories last Wednesday at Jackson Northwest. The Vikings topped the host Mounties 258, 25-22, 25-15, then defeated a senior laden squad from Okemos 25-19, 25-18, 25-16. Chelsea Lake led the Vikings with 29 kills, 32 service points, seven aces, four blocks, and 32 digs. Emily Kutch showed a huge gain in her game according to coach Kellie Rowland, finishing with 14 kills on the day. Kalli Barrone added 12 kills for the Vikings to go along with four blocks. Kristin Hilley contributed 17 service points and four aces. Brooke Wieland had 14 digs, 11 assists, and two aces. Olivia Davis contributed three assists and two kills. Lexie Spetoskey finished the day with 52 assists, as well as 13 kills, two blocks, three aces, and 12 service points. The Vikings also got solid defensive contributions from Bethany Tingley and Britteny Hilley. Lakewood’s girls have another CAAC double dual at Ionia this Wednesday, then Saturday head to the East Kentwood Invitational. Lakewood’s Faith Allen fires a shot towards the green on Sunset number eight Tuesday afternoon during her team's dual with DeWitt. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Banner Sports Shorts YMCA Co-ed HHS Freshman Football Hastings’ freshman football team evened its record at 1-1 last week with a 7-6 win over Battle Creek Pennfield on Wednesday. The Saxons scored before half-time on a Ken Cross touchdown run, with Greg Case kicking the extra point. Pennfield scored in the third quarter, but the Saxon defense stopped the conversion attempt and it proved to be the difference in the game. HHS JV Football The Hastings JV football team improved its record to 2-0 with a 42-14 win over Hillsdale last Wednesday. Anthony Veltre threw for two touchdown passes to Tyler Stolicker covering 19 and 13 yards. Veltre also rushed for a five-yard score. Michael Eastman, Bobby Leedy, and Mitch Kolanowski all had touchdown carries, of 3, 62, and 14 yards respectively. Alex Nichols also caught a two-point conversion attempt to round out the scoring. Leading the Saxon defense were Eric Hart Buoyed by a reformatted District and Regional tournament schedule in volleyball, attendance at Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason tournaments for girls set a new record during the 2008-09 school year, and contributed to an overall increase at the gate over the previous season. Total attendance for 2008-09 was 1,487,514 with 1,097,918 fans at boys tournaments; and 389,596 spectators at girls tournaments. Attendance is kept for all sports except golf, skiing and tennis, where admission is typically not charged. The girls attendance figure broke the old record of 384,646 in 2002-03, and was a 14.1 percent increase over 2007-08. The boys figure was a drop of 2.4 percent over the previous year, but for boys and girls combined there was an overall tournament attendance Softball YMCA Co-ed League Softball Standings Outlaws (7) 5-1 Ross Resort/Landman Sales (5) 4-1-1 Misfits (4) 3-2-1 Shelly’s Country Daycare (2) 3-3 Max Rappaport (6) 3-3 Gun River Inn (3) 2-4 Circle Inn Restaurant (1) 0-6 Schedule Tournament Opening Round Sept. 10 Aug. 20 (team listed first is home team) 6:00 - 2 v 6 Fish Hatchery 7:30 - 5 v 1 Fish Hatchery 6:00 - 4 v 3 Orangeville increase of 1.5 percent. It was the MHSAA’s work to reformat the tournament schedule by having schools play only one match per day that led to a record attendance at the District and Regional rounds of the girls volleyball tournaments, where 54,910 fans attended District matches and 17,766 were at Regionals. The Quarterfinals of the tournament also set a record with 7,463; and the tournament series hit a new high with 86,689. Ironically, the combined Semifinals and Finals attendance of 6,550 was the second lowest since the Association began compiling such figures during the 1990-91 school year; the 2007 Fall Finals total of 6,070 being the bottoming-out point. Other girls tournaments setting new overall attendance records in 2008-09 were competitive cheer with 20,752; lacrosse with 3,897, and swimming and diving with 5,009. Boys tournaments to set overall marks were baseball with 49,411; and swimming and diving with 6,539. The MHSAA Bowling Tournament, at which boys and girls compete simultaneously, also set a new spectatorship mark with 11,442. The overall attendance figure was up for the second straight year, but was still the third lowest since 1999-00, the first year of the eight-division football playoffs. Basketball was at an all-time low for boys with 340,370; and the girls mark of 153,287, while a 1.4 percent increase over the previous year, was its second lowest. The football playoffs had its second poorest year since the 256-team, fiveweek tournament began in 1999 with 449,162. 77538295 Servicing All Makes & Models 77537667 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI Call us at 948-9891 Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, September 10 - Wednesday, September 16 The Shamrock Tavern Golf Outing Saturday, September 12th Weight Room Hours: Riverbend Golf Course Swimming Hours: Sign-Up at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Teen Center: Monday-Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77538207 of weeks perform like they have been together all year. Most teams that are vying for these bids are teams that have been well established for years so this is a fantastic accomplishment for DU cheer.” Among the 13 members of the cheer team are freshmen Shari Jager and Rachel Stephans from Hastings and Amber Clark, Kasi LeVault, and Angeline VandenBout from Caledonia. The cheer team will start its inaugural year in 2009-2010 and will be seen at many of the home events for DU athletics. They made their first ever public appearance at the Davenport Employee Day on August 25 and will look to build on this for future students. “Receiving this bid will set the set the bar high for future years for our team,” added Nemmers. “We have a lot of work ahead of us between now and April but the girls are ready to work hard.” with an interception, and Tim Thompson and Jon Wright. DKHS JV Cross Country The Delton Kellogg junior varsity boys’ cross country team finished fourth at last Wednesday’s Kalamazoo Invite hosted by Kalamazoo Central. Gull Lake took the team title with 27 points. West Ottawa was second with 50, followed by Harper Creek 63, Delton 115, and Kalamazoo Central 133. Zach Haas led Delton, placing 28th in 21 minutes 30 seconds. Mike Bissett was 34th in 22:00, Ben Crookston 36th in 22:01, Travis Boze 40th in 22:24, and Jaryd Calhoun 45th in 23:05. KCC Men’s Soccer Hastings graduate Justin von der Hoff scored the lone goal for the Kellogg Community College Men’s Soccer team in its 1-0 victory over Cuyahoga Community College last Friday. Girls attendance hit all-time high last year Davenport University cheer team qualifies for NCA College Nationals In only their first year of cheer competition the Davenport University Lady Panthers Cheer squad has qualified for the National Championships to be held in April of 2010. Head Coach Rachel Nemmers will lead her team of 13 student-athletes into Nationals which will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla. from April 7-10. After three intense days of NCA Cheer camp, the Davenport team was evaluated throughout the weekend which ultimately culminated in a final routine.For their efforts the team was rewarded the superior ribbon on their performance which got them the bid for nationals. Nemmers understands that this is just the beginning of many great things to come for the team and stated, “receiving a bid to nationals in our first year is amazing. All of the girls worked so hard and performed as a team. It was so impressive to see a young team who has only been together for a couple Lakewood finished third at the Mason Invitational last Thursday, in an event which was originally rained out on Aug. 19. The format for the tournament has each team adding together the totals of two individual rounds, one best-ball team, and one scramble team. The Vikings were only one stroke out of second place. Lansing Catholic won the event with a 330. Howell was second with a 375, and the Vikings fired a 376. Okemos was fourth with a 384, followed by Haslett 385, St. Johns 387, Mason 389, Lincoln 422, and Owosso NTS. Erb had the lowest total of the day in stroke play, finishing with an 83 to lead the Vikings. Playing the second individual slot was Emily Kutch, who was tied for ninth with a 94. “Chelsea turned in another very solid round today,” said coach Kutch. “She was able to turn from her first nine with a 44 and card a 39 on her second nine.” The Viking best-ball team of Orie Ramos and Tiffani Ackerson shot a 108, and Lakewood’s scramble team of Allen and Kauffman combined for a 91. Lansing Catholic turned in the second and third lowest stroke play totals of the day, with an 84 and an 85. The Cougars also had the top best-ball team (79) and the top scramble team (82). “I am very proud of our team's efforts,” said coach Kutch. “This track, today, was quite a bit longer than what we have been playing with more hazards too.” Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am for adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm for familiesl 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm for students * Pick up the new fall schedule at the desk. Tee off at 9:00 a.m. Blind Draw - Shot Gun Start ~ Cash Prizes ~ Lunch Immediately Following at The Shamrock Tavern �Page 20 — Thursday, September 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner League play begins in the O-K Gold and the CAAC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s as much a statement about the kind of competition taken on by O-K Gold Conference teams so far this fall as anything, but Hastings and Forest Hills Eastern at the only two undefeated teams heading into the league season which begins this Friday night. The Hawks likely have a tougher test ahead of them than Hastings does. Forest Hills Eastern hosts Caledonia this Friday night, while the Saxons will be at home against Wayland. Anything can happen in a game against a close conference rival, but Wayland comes into the contest with an 0-2 record. The Wildcats have been outscored 89-12 this season, by Class A opponents Jenison and West Ottawa. Thornapple Kellogg and Ottawa Hills both enter their O-K Gold Conference opener Friday night with 1-1 marks. The Trojans eked out a win over Wyoming Park in their opener, and then saw an early lead slip away at Holland Christian last Friday. The Bengals scored a blow-out win over Creston to start the season, then put up a good fight in a 28-14 loss to Muskegon on Saturday evening. The Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season gets started Friday night too. Lakewood opens up play in the league with an 0-2 non-conference mark, and heads to Portland to see the Raiders who are also 0-2. Portland is 0-2 for the first time since 1993. The Raiders only lost two games all of last year, and haven’t dropped more than three games in a season since 2004 when they were 6-4. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season has been going for two weeks already. Delton Kellogg improved to 2-0 with its win over Maple Valley last week, and the two teams are headed in different directions in the league this Friday. The Panthers will be home against 0-2 Galesburg-Augusta, while Maple Valley (1-1) travels to take on Pennfield which improved to 2-0 with its second lopsided win of the year. Pennfield topped Constantine 40-7 in the opener, then followed that up with a 46-0 win over Hackett Catholic Central last week. Delton faces a Galesburg-Augusta team which has been outscored 73-13 by its two Delton Kellogg running back Jeffrey Bissett looks for room to run as he sweeps around the right side during the third quarter Thursday night at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) league foes (Maple Valley and Schoolcraft) so far. The Panthers will look to get their offense going. So far the Panthers are 2-0, despite the fact that the special teams have outscored the offense. Matt Ingle has a pair of touchdowns on kick returns, and also scored the team’s only offensive touchdown on a short run in week one. Current Records Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 0-2 Here’s a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action. Hastings 55, Hillsdale 13 The Saxons’ dynamic backfield duo of Dewey Slaughter and Alex Randall led the way as Hastings dominated Hillsdale in the final non-conference tune-up before the start of the O-K Gold Conference season last Friday. Slaughter scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and Randall three in the second as Hastings’ varsity football team built a 42-6 lead, then went on to a 55-13 victory to improve to 2-0 on the year. Leading the way for Slaughter and Randall was the offensive line of David Soya, Dustin Glaser, CJ Marlette, Jacob Bailey, Nick Shuster, and tight ends Brandon Bower and Nick Shuster. “Offensivley, we just executed the offense much better (than in week one),” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. “The line grew up a lot over that week, and they eliminated a lot of the mistakes they had made.” Slaughter would add a fourth touchdown, on a 66-yard run on the Saxons’ first offensive play of the third quarter. After that, the Saxon second- and third-string took over for the second half with the clock running. Rademacher said his team only ran five or six offensive plays in the second half, and two were long touchdowns. Matt Schild closed out the touchdown scoring for the Saxons, with a 63-yard run in the fourth quarter. Jason Eckley added the extrapoint kick on the final score. Schild did some kicking of his own, converting on four extrapoint attempts. “I’ve got guys that make plays,” said Rademacher. “We’re making interceptions. I’ve got running backs who when they get into the secondary they score touchdowns.” Randall paced the Saxon offense, rushing 13 times for 168 yards. In all, the Saxons racked up 415 yards on the ground. The Saxon passing game had its moments The Saxons’ Jon Giesler leaps up in an attempt to haul in a pass in front of Hillsdale’s Brandon Carrizales during Friday night’s non-conference clash in Hillsdale. (Photo by Perry Hardin as well. Quarterback Sean McKeough connected with Slaughter on a 53-yard scoring strike for their team’s third touchdown of the first quarter. Slaughter had already scored on a pair of two-yard runs. McKeough was 5-of-6 throwing the ball on the night, for 89 yards. Randall added touchdown runs of 49, 41, and seven yards in the second quarter. Hastings led 13-0 when Hillsdale got on the scoreboard for the first time, on a oneyard pass from Travis Hodos to Drew Byers. Hillsdale’s final score came on a one-yard run by Brandon Carrizales in the fourth quarter. Dan Vear added the extra-point kick after the second score. Kyle Griffith led the Saxons with ten tackles. Jon Gieseler had three interceptions, and Jason Eckley one for Hastings. The Saxons also picked up a Hillsdale fumble in the game. Hodos was 9-of-19 passing for 102 yards and the four interceptions. Byers caught five passes for 78 yards. Hodos also led the Hornets on the ground, rushing 11 times for 71 yards. Vear had eight carries for 61 yards. Delton Kellogg 7, Maple Valley 0 Delton Kellogg’s Matt Ingle was all set to let the Maple Valley punt bouncing his way roll to a stop, and let the Panther offense take over with just under eight minutes left in the first half of a scoreless ball game Thursday. The kick by Maple Valley’s Zach Eddy bounced once just inside Lion territory, but not high enough for Ingle to grab it, then started rolling towards the 50-yard-line. Then out of nowhere Delton’s Cody Warner leveled the Lion gunner racing up the right side, and Ingle realized there was no one around. It was safe to pick up the bouncing ball. He raced towards the middle of the field, then sped around the right side into the end zone. The one big block from Warner and the zigzagging run by Ingle accounted for the only touchdown in a 7-0 Delton Kellogg victory at Maple Valley Friday. Gavin Brinley added the extra-point kick, and that was how things ended on the scoreboard. “Matt (Ingle) is dangerous,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jay Carrigan, who’s team improves to 2-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “Matt is extremely dangerous any time he touches the ball. He’s fast, and he’s got such great vision.” Ingle also returned a kick-off 94 yards for a Lakewood quarterback Mackenzie Doane drops back to pass during Thursday night’s contest at Eaton Rapids. (Photo by Perry Hardin) touchdown in the Panthers’ season opening victory. Maple Valley falls to 1-1 with the defeat. Neither team had much luck moving the football on the night. The Lions finished with just 149 yards of total offense, 95 rushing and 54 through the air. Delton Kellogg had 127 yards on the ground and didn’t complete a pass. The Lions even had 13 first downs to just five for the Panthers. Maple Valley was well into Delton territory three times in the first half, but could never come away with any points. The Lions’ first drive was as far as the Delton 24-yard-line. Maple Valley marched to the Panther 36 once, and also had its final drive of the first half get to the Panther four-yard-line before it was sent backward by a couple Delton sacks. Both teams had some problems fumbling the football. After a fumbled punt return on the last play of the first quarter by the Lions, Delton moved the ball towards the end zone before coughing it up on a first-and-goal rush from the Lion two-yard-line. The Lions were left with poor field position at that point though, and the drive ended with the punt that Ingle returned 50 yards for the score. Delton’s defense was impressive at times. Tackle David Dempsey made a habit of busting up plays in the Lion backfield, he finished with 14 tackles and a pair of sacks. Chris Horrocks led Delton with 17 tackles, and Jake Drum had ten. “We emphasize special teams and we emphasize defense,” said Carrigan. “Defense right now is what keeps us in these games.” The Lions had to change some things up front to deal with the pressure from Dempsey and the Delton linebackers. “We changed the count, which slowed them down. They were keying off our count,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “We changed a tackle. The plays where we were pulling a guard was really where they were blowing us up.” The Lions started having some success running through the middle in the second half. Trenton Courtney wound up leading the Lion offense, with 11 carries for 57 yards. Kyle Burns rushed 11 times for 44 yards. Maple Valley had one drive come up short on a fourth-and-one play from the Delton Kellogg 16-yard-line in the fourth quarter, then their next stalled just inside Panther territory. The Lions turned the ball over on downs with about a minute and a half to play, but managed to get the ball back after a Delton fumble with 37 seconds left. They couldn’t take advantage though of a couple final desperate attempts. “They played as hard as you could ever play,” Lincoln said of his boys. “They never stopped, even when we gave the ball over with 1:40 to go, you could still see it in their eyes.” “I’m so proud of the way they played, and played through the end. I don’t think a kid took a play off the whole night.” Lion quarterback Brad Laverty was 5-of-11 throwing the ball for 54 yards. Cody Linehart had two catches for 27 yards, and Courtney two for 17. Steven Creller led the Lion defense with nine tackles, and Burns and Mike Caldwell had seven each. Ingle rushed 15 times for 56 yards for the Panthers, and Jordan Bourdo added nine carries for 48 yards. Eaton Rapids 13, Lakewood 3 The Vikings are still working to score their first touchdown of the season. Lakewood’s varsity football team, after being shut out in the season opener at Hastings, were downed 13-3 at Eaton Rapids on Thursday night. The Vikings took a 3-0 lead on Cody Brown’s 31-yard field goal in the second quarter, then held that advantage until the final six minutes of the game when the host Greyhounds finally answered with a pair of touchdowns. The ball bounced the Greyhounds’ way on their first touchdown drive. “There were a couple of phenomenal things that happened to us the first drive where they scored,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. Greyhound quarterback Cody Harris was drilled as he threw on one third down play, the ball floated up in the air, landed in the hands of a Greyhound receiver who took it for 20 yards. Not long after, the Vikings’ Wes Cramer tipped another Harris pass which ricocheted into a waiting Greyhounds arms. Harris connected with Alex Archambeau for a five-yard score with 5:39 to play in the game. The Greyhounds then tacked on a second touchdown on a three-yard run by Harris with 1:28 left on the clock. Neither team had much success moving the ball up to that point of the evening. Eaton Rapids finished with just 164 yards of total offense, the Vikings just 159. “We couldn’t sustain anything to control the tempo of the game,” said Veitch. “We kept it so Eaton Rapids was always hanging with us and when you do that a last quarter punch in can beat you.” Harris led the Greyhound attacking, completing 5-of-11 passes for 64 yards, and rushing 11 times for 44 more yards. Dillon Swan added 14 carries for 37 yards for Eaton Rapids. Cramer was the Vikings’ top ground gainer. He rushed five times for 42 yards. Cody Lindemulder added six carries for 20 yards. See FOOTBALL page 18 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-09-17.pdf 1d25ab07db398969f8986bb40e17e650 PDF Text Text City okays sewer for two townships State deficit grows, shutdown possible Hastings and Delton still undefeated See Story on Page 6 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 38 NEWS BRIEFS Child seat safety check is Saturday The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is urging all parents and caregivers to attend the second annual National Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 19. As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Barry County will have certified technicians available to provide free, onsite child safety seat inspections from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Barry County Transit, 1216 W. State St., Hastings (next to Pennock Wellness Center). BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 County trails meeting stresses connectivity by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Trails Information session on Sept. 15 at the Hastings Public Library allowed a roomful of people interested in future trail development to see how trails within the county connect in all directions. John Hart, community development director with the City of Hastings, also discussed the trail improvement plan which is being used to seek grants to pave the first stage of the Riverwalk Trail. Valerie Byrnes from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, opened and closed the meeting by talking about how the development of trails can impact the economy of the county. Phil VanNoord shared a slide presentation showing Middleville’s success, stressing that success is possible in other areas, “not just Middleville.” He discussed how a “buildthem-and-they-will-come” philosophy has worked in Middleville. Car show to benefit kinship program A day of motors, music and more is planned for those who attend the Kinship Classic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the grounds of the Barry County Commission on Aging in Hastings. The event is free to the public. Proceeds from classic car entries will be used to benefit Kinship Care Services offered at the COA for grandparents and other relative caregivers who are raising children. More classic cars are being sought for the show. All years of vehicles are welcome, and there is an entry fee per car. On the day of the car show, food will be available on the grounds. Call Kinship Coordinator Therese Maupin-Moore for additional information, 269-948-4856. Hazardous waste collection Saturday The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee will hold another county household hazardous waste, tire and medicine collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37, between Hastings and Middleville. County residents are being encouraged to rid their homes and garages of hazardous products, including expired medications, batteries, pesticides, used motor oil (up to 10 gallons) and tires. The only charge will be for turning in old tires and those fees vary from $1 to $27. (For details, see ad in Sept. 12 Reminder). Estate and Medicaid seminar set Hastings City Bank’s Trust and Investment Group is hosting an estate and Medicaid planning seminar Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Hastings branch located at 150 W. Court St. Attorneys will present information on planning a will and living trust; power of attorney and patient advocate designation; joint ownership; benefits, drawbacks and tax considerations. Medicaid planning information will include exemptions; spend-down provisions and planning options. Time will be allowed for questions and comments. To register for the free seminar, call 269948-5579. Veterans picnic plans changed American Legion Post 45 of Hastings will host its first annual picnic for Barry County veterans Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine) on the post’s grounds at 2160 S. M-37 Highway in Hastings. “Due to health restrictions, food prepared off the site cannot be allowed,” said Post Commander Charlie Alexander. Post 45 will provide all food. Families need only bring their own plates, cups and utensils. Activities will include games for adults and children. The Michigan Wall, a four-foot by 28foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and a Korean/Vietnam era Jeep with accessories will be displayed. PRICE 75¢ Thursday, September 17, 2009 This plan shows how the trail, when it goes along a public street, will be separated from traffic. (Photo by Patricia Johns) He noted that the current trail along the river is bringing out many users, including walkers, cyclists, skateboarders, photographers and bird watchers. He talked about the possibility of working with schools to increase use of the trails. VanNoord ended his talk by stressing future development that will allow connectivity from Caledonia to Hastings to Nashville to Vermontville and beyond. Rick Moore who holds volunteer positions with the Thornapple Trail Association, Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee and is the head of the county trails committee, gave a historical look at the development of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. He credited the “unsung hero” Craig Patterson who purchased the sections of the trail along abandoned rail lines. Moore praised the Village of Middleville for working to purchase and develop the trail, as well. “I always thought rail trails are important,” said Moore. He also spoke about why he believes trails are important for cyclists as a way to prevent accidents between vehicles and cyclists. Moore discussed the importance of non-profit organizations supporting trail development as well as new users, such as Volksmarchers (an international organization of walkers that has visited the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail) and the need to mix generations and improve health for the Barry County area. “Trails are important to the community,” said Moore. “They help create more parks and make everyone healthier.” He also showed how, using a tractor purchased by the Thornapple Trail Association, he does trail maintenance on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail on its entire length. Moore said he clears the paved section every Friday and comes out to clear fallen John Hart discusses the Riverwalk Trail in Hastings at a trail meeting Sept. 15. (Photo by Patricia Johns) branches, as well. The Middleville Department of Public Works also helps maintain the Middleville section of the trail. He TRAIL, continued on page 2 Public presence debated at Rutland meeting by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Sept. 9 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board, a motion made by Trustee Bill Hanshaw to have the board participate in an educational conference closed to the public and attended by a representative of the Michigan Townships Association failed to pass after a 4-3 vote. Supervisor Jim Carr, Clerk Robin Hawthorne, Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and Trustee Brenda Bellmore formed the majority, while Hanshaw and trustees Dorothy Flint and Rob Lee cast the dissenting votes. According to Hanshaw, the focus of the proposed conference would have been on the duties and powers held by those who occupy positions common to township boards. “I have conflicting views, or opinions, of what people actually do, based on job descriptions that I’ve received,” he said. While participation in an educational conference was not openly opposed by any member of the board, Hanshaw’s stipulation that the conference be closed to the public was a point of contention. “It scares me,” Greenfield said about the lack of a public presence. “I’m comfortable just doing it at our meeting .... It wouldn’t matter to me if it was here.” Hawthorne echoed Greenfield, saying that barring the public from any gatherings of a board always raises suspicion of wrongdoing. “Anything that can be said at a meeting should be able to be said in public,” she explained. According to a letter addressed to Carr from Craig Rolfe, legal counsel for the township, Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) — a public act that addresses, among other things, the right of citizens to attend most types of government meetings — allows for township boards to attend educational conferences closed to the public, but it does not allow for discussion had by boards at such conferences to relate to decisions that might RUTLAND, continued on page 5 Hastings DPS reports emerald ash borer damage by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During his report to the Hastings City Council Monday evening, Hastings Public Services Director Tim Girrbach said that the emerald ash borer has arrived in Barry County and more than 70 trees on city property infected by the pest are slated for removal during the winter months. After the effects of a possible infestation were noticed in his own neighborhood, Girrbach did some research and determined that the ash borer was responsible for damage to many trees throughout the municipality. “The emerald ash borer is in the city of Hastings,” he announced Monday. “I had been getting inquiries about this all summer long. I hadn’t noticed it until about two weeks ago, some neighbors called me over in the cul-de-sac in Sherbrook Court, and there were about five trees in there that were really looking poor. I got a hold of the MSU Extension agency here in Hastings and also the MSU Extension in Kalamazoo. Both of them concur it is the emerald ash borer.” Barry Conservation District Director Joanne Barnard also confirmed that the borer has been known to be in the county for about two years. ASH BORER, continue on page 2 New bishop visits St. Rose School classrooms The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley, installed in June as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, spent several hours in Hastings Wednesday morning celebrating Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and visiting all the classrooms at St. Rose School. Here, he is shown speaking to fifth grade students in Assistant Principal Sally Dreyer’s class. Dreyer had taught her students about the meaning of the symbols on the bishop’s Coat of Arms, and he seemed to enjoy discussing the symbols with them. With a personable style, Bishop Bradley asked questions of the children and they had questions for him too. Students told the bishop what they liked about St. Rose School, and their answers ranged from being close to God to being allowed to have water bottles on their desks and from studying religion to enjoying recess. Bradley plans to visit all 22 schools in the diocese within a several week span. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner ASH BORER, continue from page 1 Girrbach said that the city could either try to treat the trees or remove them. He said his department would be removing the trees due to the cost of treatment. “It’s a never-ending treatment. You’re going to treat them every year, and it’s expensive,” said Girrbach. “Just to treat the area in my neck of the woods up there on the north end was about $7,800 for probably less than 25 trees.” Girrbach said that he and department of public service employees had identified 70 trees around town, plus 12 more trees in the parking lots. “We think it is the best course of action to take. It may seem a little drastic at first, but in the long run, I think it will be the cheapest way to go. The MSU Extension office recommended that this is what we do, too,” he said. “... Most of the trees are less than 10 years old, so the caliber isn’t very big. Our crews can go around and whack those down and throw them through the wood chipper which will be a little bit of a savings for us — we won’t have to hire someone to come in and take them down.” Girrbach stated that the MSU Extension office told him that simply chipping up the trees would be an acceptable method of disposal of infected trees. “I thought we would have to burn it or something, but he said chipping it up would be fine because what they (the borers) do is leave ... they go somewhere else,” he added. “By cutting down the trees, that takes away their habitat, and they leave and go to some other area.” According to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Web site the emerald ash borer, an exotic beetle from Asia, was first discovered in Southeastern Michigan in July 2002. It is destructive because the larvae feed in the cambium tissue between the bark and wood, producing galleries, or tunnels, that eventually girdle and kill branches and entire trees. So far more than 40 million ash trees are reportedly dead or dying from the borer. The emerald ash borer has an approximate one-year life cycle in Southern Michigan. Adult emergence begins in early June, peaks in late June and early July, and continues into late July. Beetles usually live for about three weeks and are present into mid-August. Females can mate multiple times, and egg laying begins a few days after the initial mating. Females can lay at least 60 to 90 eggs during their lifetime. Eggs are deposited individually in bark crevices on the trunk or branches. Eggs hatch in seven to 10 days. According to the Web site, it is difficult to detect emerald ash borer in newly infested trees. However, jagged holes caused by woodpeckers feeding on larvae may be the first sign that a tree has become infested. When a tree has been infested for at least one year, the D-shaped exit holes left by emerging adults will become present on the branches and the trunk. Bark may split vertically above larval feeding galleries. When the bark is removed from infested trees, distinct larval tunnels that etch the outer sapwood and phloem are visible on the trunk and branches. The tunnels caused by feeding larvae interrupt the transport of nutrients and water within the tree during the summer. Foliage wilts and the tree canopy becomes increasingly sparse as branches die. Many trees appear to lose about 30 to 50 percent of the canopy after two years of infestation, and trees often die after three to four years of infestation. Property owners who notice an infestation can either opt for a yearly chemical treatment or if the tree is already too damaged, they prefer, the tree can be cut down and the wood burned or otherwise disposed of within the area. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, the white ash tree provides the wood that gives the audible “crack of the bat” at baseball games. The foundation also claims that the green ash is “a tough urban tree that shades many a parking lot and picnic table.” Charles Pullen elected Middleville village president by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With 102 votes of the 335 cast, Charles Pullen was elected to a two-year term as the president of the Middleville Village Council. Dan Parker received 89 votes, Robert Klinge 71, and David Newman, 68. Sue Reyff, with 257 votes, and Joyce Lutz, with 204 votes, were elected to trustee positions as was write-in candidate Sue Merrill with 68 votes. Ed Schellinger, the other writein candidate received 59 votes. Long-time Village President Lon Myers did not seek re-election. Parker’s term as village council trustee was up, and trustees James Oliver and Dorothy Corson did not seek re-election. Pullen, who has been a trustee, did not need to resign his position to run for president. The council will need to appoint a new trustee to fill Pullen’s post. Officers will be installed prior to the Sept. 22 meeting. TRAIL, continued from page 1 said he has maintained the non-paved sections of the trail in the rest of the county, as well. Hart then gave an overview of the trail improvement plan for the City of Hastings, including phases of the project. At this time, he said, the city is working on grant applications from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The cost of the first phase of the project would be $800,000. If grants are approved, work on the first section of the trail would begin in 2011. Hart noted that when the map of the project was printed in the Hastings Banner, some landowners along the Riverwalk wanted to know why a trail was shown on private property. Hart said that that part of the Riverwalk is the dream, but the 1.6 miles between the industrial incubator site and Tyden Park is the reality. The city will be working with landowners on perhaps making the dream a reality in the future. Hart also stressed “connectivity” during his discussion. Eventually, he said, the city would like to work on additional phases of trail development that to make the connections both north and south. He also discussed safety along the trail, which would be 10 feet wide with a two-foot berm on either side. On Thorn Street, the width of the road would be reduced, with a grassy area separating the trail from the road. In addition, the entrance to Tyden Park would be realigned and a safety light would be added. The parking lot next to Tyden Park would then be accessible from the park, not from M-43 as it is now. He encouraged anyone interested in supporting this trail project to send a letter of support to Hastings City Hall. Grants have to be submitted by the end of the month. Debbie Jensen, who is a citizen-at-large on the parks committee and is a landscape professional working with the city to develop the plan, discussed regional trails including the White Pine Trail, support of trail development by the Frederik Meijer Foundation and the need for connectivity. Suzann Flowers from the Southwest Michigan Trails group talked about the continued planning for non-motorized transportation in Southwest Michigan. She announced a meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Commission on Aging in Hastings at 6:30 p.m. to discuss trail development. Her organization works with MDOT to make sure maps are accurate. To register for the meeting call 269-9251137, ext. 17. Byrnes stressed the economic and tourism possibilities of trails in Barry County. She encouraged residents to be tourists in the county to see some of the attractions. The tourism council also is working to promote the county. One side benefit of trails is having some cyclists stay at bed and breakfast inns and motels along the route. Trail users also need bike racks so they can stop and shop or enjoy a meal or ice cream. Byrnes said she hopes more residents will want to serve on the county trails committee. The committee hopes to increase its diversity and include more communities and interests. Anyone who would like to be a member of the county trails committee may contact Byrnes at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance at 221 W. State St., Hastings. She can be reached by telephone at 269-945-2454. This is the proposed plan for the Riverwalk. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Wiegand joins chamber, alliance staff The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance are increasing services through the hiring of Andre Wiegand as the new program and membership development manger, starting Sept. 21. The change in staff is an effort to expand resources to better serve local businesses. In addition to building chamber membership, Wiegand will focus on developing and implementing programs supporting Barry County businesses. “I look forward to assisting the chamber and the alliance in accomplishing their goals and to developing and implementing new programs that will bolster business development and growth,” said Wiegand. Wiegand will work alongside President Valerie Byrnes to support several existing programs and services including entrepreneurial initiatives such as The Biz business resource center, SCORE business counseling services and strengthening a “buy local” business philosophy. Wiegand will remain active with the county-wide tourism council and continue his participation as a member of the Andre Wiegand Hastings Rotary Club. Wiegand joins the county’s business and economic development agencies after serving as the executive director of the Thornapple Arts Council (TAC). He said he looks to continue his county-wide scope that served well at the arts council. “At the TAC, I was always looking for ways to reach the entire county. We (TAC) expanded the jazz festival (to Delton and Middleville), the arts hop series (to Gun Lake and Delton) and recruited board members countywide,” he said. “All of our communities have much to offer. I’m looking forward to working with them to promote their businesses. In the long run, this will bring success for the entire county.” To go along with his new job, according to a press release, Wiegand and his wife Joy welcomed a new love into their lives, newborn baby Lance Niven. “Joy and I absolutely love being parents,” he said. “Having Lance inspires me to work for a better tomorrow for our county’s next generation.” To learn about the business services offered at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, call 269-945-2454 or visit www.barrychamber.com. Nashville Dam removal gets underway by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Removal of the Nashville Dam is underway, with more demolition scheduled for next week, reported Scott Decker of the Nashville Department of Public Works to the village council last Thursday evening. “They will be hauling fill in on Monday and later in the week, the excavator will finish demolishing,” said Decker, adding that the project is scheduled to be completed in approximately three weeks. Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek was also at the council meeting to detail a program that could bring live music to the streets of Nashville. Currently, there are four pianos located in downtown Hastings that were painted and installed by the Thornapple Arts Council. Swantek said the pianos have been an attraction for residents and visitors to Hastings and have become a focal point for the city. The council will vote on whether to allow the pianos in Nashville at the next council meeting. In other business, the council: • Heard a report from Police Chief Jerry Schray that the department received two M16 rifles through a grant from the federal government. Schray said ammunition for the rifles has been ordered, and once it is received, the department will test and train on the new firearms. He also expressed gratitude to those who helped construct the new garage. The building cost approximately $8,000 after the sale of the former police department building. • Heard a report from Swantek concerning possible funding cuts from the state for libraries. Swantek visited the capitol Work has begun on the removal of the Nashville Dam. Demolition will continue during the upcoming week. Thursday along with library directors from across the state to voice their concerns over funding cuts and how they would affect the programs offered. “Putnam may be small, but we support our community in amazing ways,” said Swantek. “Now is not the time to cut funding when we’re providing more and more services.” • Ben Geiger from Rep. Brian Calley’s office attended the meeting and gave an update to the council about state budget talks. “Talks have broken down so bad over the past couple weeks that they brought in mediators, and that didn’t work out, so now the mediators aren’t doing anything,” said Geiger. “There will be cuts ... That’s just the reality of it. The easy options are no longer available.” • Approved a route permit for the homecoming parade that will be held on Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. The Nashville Village Council will meet again Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the village hall on Main Street. Charlton Park to host pow wow this weekend The Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be held at Historic Charlton Park Sept. 19 and 20. The public is invited to experience Native American culture through a traditional pow wow with authentic dancing and drumming, arts and crafts and native foods. The pow wow honors Frank Bush, Naswa Wua Quet (Eagle Weather), of the Pokagon, Huron and Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi, Eagle Clan. When the federal government allowed Indians to have pow wows again, the first one in Lower Michigan was held at Charlton Park, were Frank Bush attended as a drummer on the first drum to return to this area. Bush was “Head Veteran,” respected elder and pipe carrier in this area He was also a combat veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1951. He left with the rank of gunnery sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received during World War II. The general public is invited to the upcoming pow wow. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grand entries are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. Flags will be retired at sundown Saturday, followed by open dancing until dark. On Sunday, following the dances, gifts will be presented to the participants. Authentic food vendors will be open throughout the event so visitors can enjoy fry bread and other special treats. Native artisans offer beadwork, baskets, leather goods, ceramics, carv- ings, blankets, statuary and jewelry. Members of the intertribal public are invited to participate in dancing. Participants will be available before and after dancing for photos, discussion and to answer questions. Admission to the pow wow is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Spectators should bring their own lawn chairs to view the event. Participants may enter free of charge. For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775, visit the Web site at www.charltonpark.org or go on Facebook. The park is at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Authentic clothing, dancing and gifts will be part of the Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday. (File photo.) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 3 Middleville’s Heritage Day draws huge crowd Following the parade, a car show fills Middleville’s Main Street on Heritage Day, Sept. 12. Michael Callton, chair of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, presents one of the many awards to veteran John Loftus for his service to the community following the Heritage Day parade in Middleville Saturday, Sept. 12. Outgoing president of the Middleville Village Council Lon Myers listens as Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Michael Callton reads a plaque presented to Myers following the Heritage Day parade. Grand Marshal Lon Myers spends one of his final days in office at Heritage Days. He was accompanied on the float by his wife, Cheryl, and grandchildren. Tractors fill the parade before going on display in Middleville Sept. 12. The village stagecoach has become an important part of every Heritage Day parade. Photos by Sandra Ponsetto Many floats make up the Heritage Day parade. It takes several vehicles to complete the McKeown family entry. The Thornapple Kellogg High School band is a colorful part of the Heritage Day parade. �Page 4 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Tea party was a shameful display To the editor: Last week’s Banner would have one think that Mark Hewitt’s Labor Day Tea Party held on the courthouse lawn was a fun way for the family to spend a holiday. Hewitt tried to make the radical right-wing event come off as a non-partisan social. It was a shameful display of hate, intolerance and ignorance. There were about 250 in attendance not 500 as Hewitt reported to the Banner. A sizable number were members of the Progressive Democrats and others like myself who showed up uninvited to counter the hatefest, only to be ridiculed and shouted down when trying to speak. I was disappointed that Barry County Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg and Mike Callton, and State Senate GOP candidate Rick Jones played to the mob by way of their active participation. It was paradoxically hypocritical listening to their anti-government rhetoric since they are all entrenched politicians. But, hypocrisy was no short commodity at the event. Joe Lukasiewicz, Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Michigan faces another budget crisis as the deficit grows As I was sitting down this week thinking about the economic situation of our state, Gov. Granholm was leaving for another trade mission to Japan. But as the governor leaves for Japan, state government faces the possibility of another unnecessary shutdown because we don’t have a budget deal. The Oct. 1 deadline is fast approaching. Maybe the governor thinks while she’s out of town for a couple of days, it will help by putting additional pressure on legislators to broker a deal. In last week’s Banner column from Rep. Brian Calley’s “Letter from Lansing,” he voiced his concern over the governor’s lack of leadership, keeping legislators out of the process to forge a budget deal of her choice, by holding the process hostage while the days to the deadline click away. Legislators and the governor have had plenty of time to produce a plan to balance our state’s budget; they continue to risk our state’s future with political grandstanding. Calley suggested that our state leaders “unlock the doors and come out of your secret meetings.” He wants the governor to put everything on the table and let legislators debate the issues. “The delay makes us all look foolish,” he continued. “If you are unwilling or unable to accomplish this, then it is time for you to move aside in favor of someone who can. This is not rocket science.” Calley is right. It’s not science; it’s about sitting down and working through the issues the state faces, knowing we have one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates, job losses and a sluggish economy. Government must adjust or go deeper in debt. Michigan faces an estimated $2.8 billion deficit next year. The state senate has held open debates over the deficit and has come up with a plan to cut the budget rather than using all the federal stimulus money or increase taxes. The senate is looking to cut the state’s schools by $174 million or $110 per pupil. They are suggesting we cut preschool programs by $104 million and college scholarships of $80 million, by eliminating the state’s Promise grants. Also on the chopping block is Medicaid, by cutting payments to doctors and nursing homes by 8 percent or $95 million, and welfare payments by $92 million while reducing day care and special payments to people in need. Then there’s revenue sharing to local governments, cutting 7 percent or $26 million. By following the senate’s proposal, the state would balance the budget and save some of the federal stimulus money rather than using it to balance one year’s budget. Now it’s time for state leaders and the governor to come to grips with the economic situation and put forth an agreement that will make Michigan competitive again. It will take guts for legislators and the governor to stand up to special interest groups, but if they’re unwilling, then they’re risking Michigan’s chances for economic recovery in the coming years. Now as the governor has just returned from another trade mission, the state continues to face the uncertainty over whether she has a plan to solve the crisis and avoid massive cuts by putting a bandage on the process once again, leaving the difficult decisions for another day, maybe for the next governor. Rather than cut from a list of selected programs, I think it’s better to reduce all programs and departments across the board by whatever amounts necessary to balance the budget. In a Wall Street Journal editorial last week, they questioned whether the governor’s plan to invest in “clean tech” or new manufacturing to drive job creation was working. In fact they cited “Many of these handout programs were started in 1995 by former Republican Gov. John Engler, with his tax incentives. They went on to say, “They have since been expanded 18 times under Granholm. Two of the most celebrated initiatives were the Michigan 21st Century Jobs Fund and the Broadband Development Authority, with Granholm’s vision, and these grants and credits would create 50,000 new jobs and $400 billion in new investment by 2010. Both programs were a flop, costing the taxpayers millions.” The editorial asked, “Why doesn’t this kind of investment work? Because someone has to pay the bill, which means existing business and industry taxes have to be increased, putting them at risk of leaving the state. Recently, Michigan was named one of the nation’s most antibusiness climates in the country, according to a CEO Magazine. If Michigan had simply cut taxes for every business, as Engler did in 1990s when the state briefly led the nation in new jobs, it’s a good bet unemployment would be lower. And that’s where Granholm and her administration failed, by focusing on “new manufacturing” rather than supporting existing business and industry and making Michigan one of the nation’s strongest business climate for all businesses — new and existing. So, where do we go from here? Hammer out a budget deal with little or no tax increases, cutting government spending across the board. Then concentrate on making Michigan’s business climate one of the best in the nation. I refer to a quote from last week’s column, by County Board Chairman Michael Callton, quoting former president Ronald Reagan, “We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough, we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.” It’s imperative this governor accepts the economic reality, that Michigan needs strong, defiant leadership, ready to do what’s necessary to put our state back on a strong a solid footing, rather than attempt to spend our way back to prosperity. When she returns, she needs to roll up her sleeves, and start the hard work of lowering the cost of doing business and concentrate on making Michigan a great place to do business once again. Next year, we will be selecting our next governor. We should listen closely in the coming months to what the candidates have to say as we vet our next governor. We should accept nothing less than a comprehensive plan to fix Michigan. If we expect a stronger Michigan in the coming years, then we need to do a better job in selecting our next leaders. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Taking ‘sides’ denies opportunities To the editor: This letter is regarding Superintendent Gary Rider of Thornapple Kellogg School District’s decision to censor (not show) the president’s speech to school children on the first day of school. I spoke with him, and he informed me that he did not have the technology to show the speech. However, since he knew in plenty of time, I think there was an opportunity to make sure the technology was there, somewhere. He told me they now have it downloaded on a server and all teachers have access to show it in their classrooms. He also said that some of the kindergarten and first grade teachers said their students wouldn’t “get it” and that only 16 parents voiced their concerns that President Obama’s speech might be “political,” which it wasn’t. I am still amazed, even after speaking with him, that he, as a leader in our community, would buy into the agenda of 16 parents in an entire school district. When I was in school and the President of the United States spoke, everyone listened. Should school districts share services? Right now more than ever, there seems to be the illusion of a division of our culture, and it is made to look very important that you are on a “side” and you speak it loudly and obnoxiously. This is an error in thinking. In truth, there is no “us” and “them;” there are no right or wrong people. When we take sides, we deny the truth that we are a human family here and what should give our lives meaning is perhaps an opportunity to live as brothers and sisters; an opportunity to embrace our differences as unique and an expression of God’s magnificent creativity on the planet. I believe this myth of duality is perpetuated by a media largely invested in creating ignorance and maintaining a consciousness of lack and an agenda of disharmony. God forbid we should all get along and accept each other as human beings with the dignity of our own process. When we teach children to respect authority, we show by our example tolerance of opinions that are different from our own. We look at information as information with which we The Hastings Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg school districts this year began sharing a food services manager. Should school districts share additional services? Where would you like to see local districts share services to save money? 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Stephen Jacobs President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Tammie Borbridge, Hastings: “I think that school districts should continue to look for ways to help with the budget, like sharing a food service director. Trisha Robbe, Middleville: “It’s a little early in the year to tell; but I think the district could save money by not offering so many lunch options at the junior high and high school. They don’t need a pizza and snack bar.” Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Lauren Bailey, Middleville: “If it saves money, I think it is a really good idea for school districts to work together. Money needs to go to students so they can succeed.” can make decisions and have debate over, not as propaganda. Should we choose to spoon feed culture to students who deserve better? Perhaps we should look at who is buying into this agenda because some kind of antiquated “mind control” through “information control” is an agenda destined to fail. Local school districts are in a great deal of trouble if this lack of tolerance, limitation and uncultured way of thinking predominates. We need open-minded, respectful, caring human beings who demonstrate a belief that each person has all the inner resources necessary to make decisions about what resonates with them, even young people. Superintendent Rider told me that nine families kept their students from hearing the speech. So everyone else missed the experience of joining with children all over the country, live, in a message of unity and encouragement. This may be a case of the tail wagging the dog. Vicki L. Shumaker, Hastings Latisha Deaton, Cinnamon Mellema, Hastings: Middleville: “I’m for it. With budget “A lot of districts in the area are already combin- cuts and everything, I just ing services. I think they think it’s more convenshould look at combining ient.” all services and joining a consortium to save money.” Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Bannon Backhus • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 5 H1N1 preparedness guide available for small businesses Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano this week joined Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Division Deputy Director Daniel Jernigan to announce a preparedness guide to help small businesses in planning for the H1N1 flu. “Small businesses play an essential role in our national effort to prepare for all disasters and emergencies — including the H1N1 flu,” said Napolitano. “This guide will help America’s small businesses maintain continuity of operations and resiliency as the fall flu season approaches.” “Small-business owners should take the time to create a plan, talk with their employees and make sure they are prepared for flu season,” added Mills. “For countless small businesses, having even one or two employees out for a few days has the potential to negatively impact operations and their bottom line. A thoughtful plan will help keep employees and their families healthy, as well as protect small businesses and local economies.” Outbreaks of H1N1 flu are occurring now across the country and will likely coincide with the return of seasonal flu this fall and winter. The preparedness guide offers small-business employers tools and information to help them plan for and respond flexibly to varying levels of severity of an H1N1 outbreak — which may lead to increased absenteeism, and, if the outbreak becomes more severe, may include restricted service capabilities and supply-chain disruptions. Additional preparations may be necessary if a more serious outbreak evolves during the fall and winter. Employers are encouraged to put strategies in place now to protect their employees and their businesses in advance of the fall flu season. Included in the preparedness guide are tips on how to write a continuity of operations plan, steps for keeping employees healthy, frequently asked questions about the 2009 H1N1 flu and a list of additional resources that employers can access online. For more information and to view the preparedness guide, visit www.flu.gov. Stay informed on local events... Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, September 17 - Wednesday, September 23 Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Weight Room Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday & Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim NO open swims on Tuesday & Thursday due to home swim meets Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm COUNTRY CHAPEL’S Annual Teen Center: CHICKEN Monday-Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 77538354 Open Gym: Saturday: No open gym due to a volleyball tournament 77538134 * Pick up the new fall schedule at the desk. Country Chapel UMC will host it’s annual Chicken BBQ on COUNTRY CHAPEL UMC Saturday, September 19th The chicken will be cooked over charcoal and 1/2 a plain or saucy chicken served with homemade pasta or potato salad, fresh veggies, roll, drink and homemade cake for desert. Dinner will being at Noon til the food runs out. The event will take place at Country Chapel, 9275 S. M-37, Dowling, MI. Phone: 269-721-8077. Tickets are $7.00. A Silent Auction will be taking place during the dinner, from noon - 4pm. All winners to be announced by the close of the BBQ. Those not present will be contacted to pick up their items. The Women of Mission will be having a bake sale during the dinner. Hosts Community Breakfasts Country Chapel UMC will be hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of the Month Trustee Bill Hanshaw ~~~~~ Snowplowing & Snow Removal for their parking lots located in downtown Hastings. The term of the contract will be for the year beginning November 15, 2009, and ending November 14, 2010. The closing date for the bid is October 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to: County Administration 220 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. ® The 77538452 cussed between the members of the board, because it’s an internal thing.” In other business, the board voted 5-2, with Hanshaw and Lee casting the dissenting votes, to include a portion of Carlton Township surrounding Leach and Middle lakes in the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan, a plan that details how the City of Hastings, Hastings and Rutland charter townships and, now, Carlton Township should partner with one another in actions involving area growth and development. During the meeting, Carr explained that work on including Carlton Township in the plan came about as a result of a proposed sewer system that would be maintained by the City of Hastings and service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes. Including the township into the plan would help limit the “red tape” surrounding construction of the system, he said. Hanshaw said after the meeting that he voted not to include Carlton Township into the plan because of what he sees as previous failures of the City of Hastings to properly administer urban services. The board also voted to approve the second reading of and adopt a resolution to re-zone the land located at 3794 Tillotson Lake Road from agricultural to residential property. is accepting sealed bids for 77538444 ~~~~~~ “I don’t think it should be public knowledge, (the) things that we’re having problems with or we need to get together on or whatever. I think we need to discuss that between ourselves, so we can make a better judgment on things that we do for the people in the township.” from 8:00-10:30 a.m. The County of Barry RUTLAND, continued from page 1 10th Annual Freeport Fun Day COME SEE FREEPORT AGAIN FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! Saturday, September 19, 2009 FOOD DOWNTOWN ALL DAY! CHECK OUT OUR NEW WALKING PATH IN THE WOODS BEHIND THE BALL FIELDS. 7-10am Firemen’s Breakfast - Fire barn 8:30-10:30am Postal Cancellation At the Post Office, sponsored by Freeport Historical Society, recognizing Freeport Centennial Farms and a cancellation commemorating Freeport’s 135th year. You can obtain cancellations up until October 3rd during regular post office hours. 8:45-9:45am Car Show, register at Munn’s For cars who wish to be in the parade meet and register at Munn’s, west of town. Car Show Starts After Parade Register at west end of Division. Dash Plaques awarded for the first 100 entries. Three trophies awarded: Popular Vote, Judges Choice and Car Owners. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite car. The winning entry that receives the most raffle ticket votes wins the popular vote trophy. Special plaques awarded. More info. call John 616-765-5154 or Jim 269-838-3210. 9:00-? Arts & Crafts on Warren Street. 9:00-3:00pm Library Book Sale & Open House On display at the Library will be Original Art work by area children. Through their efforts the kids have won art lessons from Paul Collins. For ages 8 to 18 who participated in the “Let’s Paint the Ceiling - What We Love About Where We Live” summer program. Plus Paul Collins has donated an Original painting for the Library to keep. This painting will be on display. 10:00am Parade Starting at Munn’s & Freeport Enterprise west of town and through town. Postcards, etc. on sale. John Loftus has donated a lamb to be raffled off. Tickets are $1.00 each or $6.00 for 5 (All Proceeds go to Freeport Historical Society). We are proud to have on display several metal art items from local artist Lane Cooper. There will be centennial and heritage farm photos on display. 11:00am Scavenger Hunt Sponsored by Union Bank, starts on the Bank Lawn. After the Hunt there will be a pi˜nata for the kids behind the Shamrock at Noon. 12:00am Horseshoe Competition Play begins behind Shamrock (Horseshoe Sign-Up 11AM) 1:00pm Fireman emergency extrication at Fire Barn. 2:30pm Car Show Winners Announced On the Union Bank Lawn $1.00 per Duck Number. Buy your numbers at area merchants before or day of event. First, Second & 3:00pm Pie Eating Contest Sponsored by Shamrock Tavern, Third Place Cash Prizes. Winners for Buck-A-Duck on the Union Bank Lawn. and other Raffle Winners will be announced. Do not need 4:00pm Bale Rolling is Back! After Car Show, sponsored by to be present to win! Smelker Farms. Registration fee $15 for 3-person teams. Sign-up 3:00-3:30pm in front of Shamrock. 11:00-4:00pm Freeport Historical Society Events Smaller bales for women available. For info. call Museum Opens after Parade Stacey 765-8751. Under the tent at the Historical Building: (Finger printing by the 7:00pm Karaoke begins behind Shamrock Sheriff’s Posse, represented by Bryan Dipp & Mary Walton). In the back yard garden There will be guided tours at the Museum, Note Cards & BUCK-A-DUCK River Race 07527734 be made at future meetings of those boards. “Here’s the ‘bottom line’ as I see it,” he wrote. “Section 3(10) of the OMA says the OMA does not apply to a ‘conference’ that is not designed to avoid the OMA. A gathering of the board to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the various members of the board, in a manner not specific to the particular board or its members, is clearly a ‘conference’ under this provision of the OMA; at least so long as the board cautiously avoids any discussion of any issue that could cross over the line and be considered ‘deliberating toward’ a future decision on any matter that may come before the board. “The problem here is probably obvious: it would not take much to cross the line from a purely generic and ‘sterile’ discussion of statutory duties and responsibilities, to how those duties and responsibilities either apply to Rutland Township or are actually implemented in Rutland Township,” he wrote. “Even if that line were to be crossed innocently during the discussion, the board would then be in a situation where it could be construed to be deliberating toward a potential future decision on some public policy issue.” Despite opposition to the idea of closing the proposed conference to the public, Hanshaw explained that his request for seclusion stemmed from problems he sees within the township. “I think the things that we need to discuss are specific to this township,” he said. “I don’t think it should be public knowledge, (the) things that we’re having problems with or we need to get together on or whatever. I think we need to discuss that between ourselves, so we can make a better judgment on things that we do for the people in the township.” While Hanshaw did not elaborate during the meeting on the alleged problems, in an interview after the meeting, he expanded on his motion, explaining that one of the biggest problems he sees is Hawthorne acting beyond the scope of her job description by serving as a legal representative for the township and contacting Rolfe about legal matters. “She’s contacting the lawyer about things, when it should be the supervisor,” he said. When asked after the meeting about Hawthorne acting as a legal representative, Carr explained that as a supervisor, he is able to appoint individuals to perform various duties. “Every elected official has their statutory duties, but they’re not limited to those statutory duties,” he said. “The clerk is the official keeper of the records. If I need somebody to stand in for me and answer a phone or get information from the attorney, who am I going to ask?” Carr added that he stands behind Hawthorne and all of the work she does. “I think she does her job, and I think she does her job good,” he said. “... Robbie’s a hard-working clerk.” Hanshaw explained after the meeting that, with his motion failing to pass, he is undecided as to how he will further pursue the problems he sees. “I’ve thought about it a little bit, but I really haven’t come up with a real good decision yet,” he said. “I thought (it) should be discussed between us, the board, without the public’s input. I think it should have been dis- September 19th 77528605 Lydia Parker, a sixth grade student in Amy Murphy’s class at St. Rose of Lima School in Hastings, shows a typical math lesson to The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley, new bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The 63-year-old bishop quipped that sixth graders didn’t have such difficult math problems when he was in school. Bradley was previously the titular bishop of Afufenia and auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in his native state of Pennsylvania before coming to Kalamazoo. He was ordained a priest May 1, 1971. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) 77538345 Special visitor at St. Rose School Menu will include french toast, pancakes, eggs ????, bacon, sausage, milk, juice, coffee, tea and fellowship with neighbors and friends. Cost is free, but donations will be welcomed. Come join us �Page 6 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner City okays sewer service for Hastings and Carlton townships by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With Mayor Pro-tem Don Tubbs sitting in for Mayor Bob May, the Hastings City Council approved a motion authorizing the mayor and Hastings City Clerk Tom Emery to sign agreements allowing the City of Hastings to provide sanitary sewer service in portions of Hastings and Carlton townships and to provide septic tank effluent pump (STEP) wastewater system maintenance agreement with Carlton Township. In other business the council: • Held a public hearing and approved a resolution to prepare and submit a grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for a community development block grant to provide funding for rehabilitation of rental units in the down- town business district. Downtown Development Director John Hart said that the objective is to get as many people as possible living downtown in secondand third-story apartments, to help landlords to defray costs and support merchants’ retail and service efforts while increasing property value and usable market space downtown. If awarded, the grant would help property owners redevelop their second and thirds stories into apartments. The owners would be offered up to $35,000 per unit that would be forgiven after five years. The owners would have to match the grant at a 25 to 75 ratio with the state funding 75 percent of the project cost. Fifty-one percent of the housing units in the structure would have to affordable housing for at least one tenant. • Discussed a sales agreement with Airport Worship Together… 77538307 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior and Junior High Groups and Wednesday Midweek will return in September. Wednesday MidWeek programs, Pioneer Club (4 years - 5th grade) and Jr. Hi Youth (6th - 8th grade) will resume Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 16th Sunday after Pentecost Sept. 20 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:15. Mission Team Meeting 12:00. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Manager Mark Noteboom allowing him to purchase the City of Hastings/Barry County Airport maintenance hanger as recommended by the airport commission. City Council Member Brenda McNabbStange voiced several concerns over the proposed sale, including a potential conflict of interest due to selling airport property to an airport employee. “The contract requires the seller to do certain things, which naturally fall under the responsibilities of the airport manager; but, now he’s buying it, so he’s going to be responsible for our compliance with the agreement as well as his own,” she said. “I don’t feel it is the right thing to do to sell this asset to an employee of the airport.” Other issues raised by McNabb-Stange included wording and language in the proposed contract. Although the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the airport commission had already approved the agreement, the council voted unanimously to send the proposed agreement back to the airport commission with McNabb-Stange’s comments. • Approved a resolution amending several areas of the city’s current budget. The amendments reflect a variety of changes in anticipated revenues and expenditures, including a general fund decrease due the elimination of the school district’s contribution to the cost of the former liaison officer, a corresponding reduction in police department expenses, lower than anticipated cost for new computers leading to a general fund increase, and more. McNabb-Stange objected to an item in the proposed resolution increasing the city’s contribution to airport operations to pay for roof repairs because she felt that the partnership between the city and county meant that city residents are being “double-taxed,” paying both county and city taxes to support the facility. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield agreed that the council could look at the airport creating “more of a financial burden” for city residents than for county residents, however, he noted that the repair work needed to be done soon to maintain the integrity of the building. McNabb-Stange also objected to an increased contribution to the Downtown Development Authority to cover expenses for Summerfest. Hart explained that the additional contribution was actually just a reallocation of funds within the DDA fund. • Approved a request from My Alpha Place (formerly known as Alpha Women’s Center of Barry County) to hold its annual fundraiser walk Saturday, Sept. 26. This year the walk will start at the My Alpha Place, 838 W. Green St., and proceed through portions of the city before returning to the starting point. • Unanimously approved a motion denying the adoption of an ordinance regarding changes required to be in compliance with the Hastings Area Plan until such time when other jurisdictions included in plan adopt a similar ordinance. If it had passed, the ordinance would have required that any amendment to zoning regulations or boundaries within the city that were not compatible with the Hastings Area Plan, would need the approval of all jurisdictions included in the plan. • Accepted the resignation of Brian Shumway from the zoning board of appeals. He is in the process of moving out of state. Council said anyone interested in being appointed to fill the vacant seat should contact city hall during regular business hours. • Awarded a bid for 2009-10 road salt to the Detroit Salt Company for the early fill at a unit price of $49.99 per ton and the North American Salt Company for the seasonal fill at a unit price of $62.84 per ton for an estimated total for the early fill and seasonal fill of $77,908 as recommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. • Awarded Lakeland Asphalt Corp. the contract for asphalt paving on Railroad Street for an estimated cost of $28,324 ($58.40 per ton each for top course and base course) as recommended by Girrbach. • Authorized May and Emery to sign an easement agreement with the DDA for wayfinding signs in the downtown business district. • Approved the purchase of a 2010 Dodge Charger four-door sedan for the Hastings Police Department through the State of Michigan purchasing program from Bill Snethkamp Dodge in Lansing. The car will cost $22,044. • Approved the consent agenda which included a proclamation declaring Wednesday, Sept. 16, American Legion Day. Area Obituaries Gayno Marie Westbrook HASTINGS - Gayno Marie Westbrook, age 81, of Hastings, passed away at her home on Saturday morning, September 12, 2009. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Carlton Twp., Barry County, to LeRoy and Ida (Degraw) Allerding. Gayno was united in marriage to Ivan “Curly” Westbrook in Ionia, on August 23, 1946. She had sold Stanley products and had been employed by Action Rod and for 18 1/2 years worked in the Food Service Department at Hastings Public Schools. Gayno enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, crocheting, square dancing, and card parties. She is survived by her children, Ralph (Cheryl) Westbrook, and Beth Olson; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, John (Nellie) Allerding; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Gayno was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan “Curly” Westbrook; son, Kirk Westbrook, Sr.; sister and best friend, Ada Moore; and brothers, Burton and Dennis Allerding. The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 16. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memories and messages may be left at www.koopsfc.com. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Athena Award has two signature sponsors The Barry County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its participation in the Athena Award program. Two signature sponsors have stepped up to support the nationally recognized award: Pennock Health Services and Firstbank. “Having the vision to bring the Athena Award to Barry County was the result of a proactive board of directors,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. “Bringing the vision to reality is only a result of such generous community partners in Pennock Health Services and Firstbank.” The partnership of signature sponsors will allow the chamber to honor the Athena recipient with the bronze and crystal sculpture designed by Athena International. “As a signature sponsor of the Athena, Pennock celebrates the gifts and talents of our colleagues and applauds the diverse leadership roles in which they serve” said Sheryl Lewis Blake, CEO/COO Pennock Health Services. “We are very proud to sponsor the Athena program.” “Firstbank is a community bank that truly is about benefiting our customers and the communities we serve,” stated Carlotta Willard, Firstbank-West Michigan office manager. “Our mission statement defines that, and sponsoring the Athena program in Barry County allows us to support and recognize the efforts and leadership of local professional women to improving the quality of life in their community, and hopefully, inspire others to do the same.” The award honors individuals who strive for the highest levels of professional accomplishment; women and men who excel in their chosen fields, have devoted time and energy to their communities in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow. “While that may sound like a huge undertaking, there are so many selfless men and Carlotta Willard, of Firstbank; Sheryl Lewis Blake, Pennock Health Services; and Valerie Byrnes, of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the introduction of the Athena award. women in Barry County that are living their lives doing just those things, often without giving it a second thought,” said Byrnes, “and those are the individuals we are seeking to recognize.” The Athena Award recipient will be announced at the chamber’s annual dinner Oct. 20. Call the chamber at 269/945-2454 or visit the Web site at www.barrychamber.com. Substance abuse services to move from downtown Monday, Sept. 28, Barry County Substance Abuse Services, a satellite office of Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, will be moving to the mental health clinic offices located in the Pennock Professional Building, 915 W. Green St., Hastings. The Barry County Substance Abuse Service office, currently located in the courts and law building downtown, will be closed Friday, Sept. 25, to allow for this move. The two agencies began the process of merging in the fall of 2008. The two behavioral health providers became one organization, Dec. 1, 2008, with several locations serving Barry County residents. “This move symbolizes the next steps of our journey together,” said Jan McLean, executive director. “Being able to provide all our treatment services under one roof, with staff and services in one central location, will benefit our community and the people we serve.” Beginning Sept. 28, all substance abuse services previously provided at the former location will be offered and scheduled at the main clinic at the West Green Street address. This includes substance abuse outpatient therapy, group treatment and educational services such as Alcohol Highway Safety and other substance abuse classes for court-referred individuals. “Our quality substance abuse services will stay the same — only our physical location will change,” said Christine Hiar, clinical supervisor at substance abuse services. “In fact, we will now be better able to meet the needs of our clients.” All substance abuse clinical staff will be joining their colleagues and working together to provide the best possible servic- es to those experiencing problems related to substance abuse, mental health concerns, or both. The phone number for the mental health authority is 269-948-8041; calls to the former substance abuse office will be forwarded to the main clinic to prevent any confusion during this transition. Substance abuse prevention services staff will be moving to the Positive Directions facility in the Algonquin Lake area. Substance Abuse Prevention Services will continue to be provided throughout Barry County in schools and community settings. The phone number to reach the Substance Abuse Prevention Staff will change to 269948-4200. �Social News MacLeods to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary John and Linda MacLeod will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on September 21, 2009. Married in Hastings, Mich. by Rev. Buck. They have two daughters, Susan and Kimberly. If you would like to be a part in celebrating their special day, cards and letters can be sent to 8100 Tasker Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021. Helen Gregersen celebrates 90th birthday 5 generations celebrate An open house will be held Sept. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell. Please come and visit with Helen and her family. No gifts please. Seated bottom row, great great grandma Byrdie Lopez, holding Kylee Bosworth, great grandma Blanche Brace. Top row is grandpa Brian King and mom Nikki Bosworth. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 7 Mobile meth lab discovered in Woodland Cemetery Three people — a Lake Odessa man, 34, a Comstock Park woman, 45, and a Grand Ledge man, 39 — are under investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) after a report of suspicious activity at Woodland Cemetery led to the discovery of a mobile methamphetamine lab in the car driven by the woman. At approximately 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Barry County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a suspicious subject at the cemetery on Velte Road near Barnum Road. When questioned, the woman said the car she was driving belonged to her boyfriend and she had picked up the two men who requested a ride to the cemetery to visit a gravesite. When deputies asked if they would find something that didn’t belong there if they searched the car, the woman said they would not. However, when the car was searched deputies found a mobile meth lab and narcotics paraphernalia. Deputies reported that the man from Comstock Park appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. When questioned, the man replied that he had taken heroin after being released from jail in Grand Rapids three or four days earlier. He claimed that he came to the cemetery to look for a lost cell phone. The Lake Odessa man, when questioned, told deputies he was at the cemetery to help the other man search for his lost cell phone. When asked if he was using methamphetamine, the man denied it. However, he later told deputies that he was attempting to manufacture methamphetamine. The investigation was turned over to SWET detectives who seized evidence on the scene. The Michigan State Police Mobile Meth Assessment Team was called to the scene to complete the investigation, and biohazard clean-up responders were dispatched to remove the mobile meth lab. Newborn Babies BOY, Charles Joshua, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. to Abby and Josh Mattice of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 11.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Francis Hook turns 75th Francis Dale Hook of Charlotte, Happy 75th birthday from your family and friends. GIRL, Abbigail Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. to Sheri and Matt Stovtjesdyk of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alyse Breann, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. to Mike and Lori Huebner of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Dixie Pearl, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2009 at 9:56 p.m. to Cody and Julia Wells of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Konner LaVerne, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. to Jessica L. and Patrick S. Campbell of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Parker James, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. to Jeff and Kristi Erb of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Katelynn Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. to Greg and Suzanne Shook of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. BOY, Kevin Lynn Singer, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. to Nicole Edwards and Richard Singer of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Leighton Ryan, born at Spectrum Health on Aug. 8, 2009 at 10:51 p.m. to Ryan and Jamie Leslie. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. Welcomed home by big brother Jaxon and grandparents Jim and Ellen Scobey and Audrey Leslie and the late Tom Leslie of Hastings. Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Department and Local Pharmacies Wolfe-Alexander Wedding vows were exchanged August 14 on Historic McKeown Bridge by Lisa Ann Alexander and Robert Frank Wolfe. Parents of the bride are Paul and Georgia Alexander. Parents of the groom are Doug and Brenda Woodard. Matron of honor was Anna Alexander. Bridesmaids were Darcy Morrison and Becky Grubius. Best man was Chad Loftus. Groomsmen were Jake Johnson (brother of the groom) and Jesse Alexander. The couple honeymooned in Northern Michigan. They will reside in Hastings. BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRE, AND MEDICINE COLLECTION! Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. At the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Medicine TAKE BACK Project Returns! Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Help keep Your Home, Environment and Community Safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Please keep medicine in original containers with name of drug clearly labeled. Do not pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! Do not hold on to scrap or junk tires. Bring your items to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste and Medicine Collection! WE CANNOT ACCEPT Latex Paint: when dry it can go to the landfill Propane Tank Commercially Generated Waste Radioactive Material Explosives Electronic Waste Unknown Wastes WE CAN ACCEPT Aqueous acids and bases; oil based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; prescription and over-the-counter medicines; MOTOR OIL (10 gallons per vehicle); automotive batteries. SCRAP AND JUNK TIRES There will be a charge for each* clean, scrap or junk tire brought to the collection: Tire Type Standard tires Standard Tire on Rims Truck Tire (16.5” - 19.5”) Truck Tires on Rims Tractor Tractor Tires on rims *Additional charge for soiled or dirty tires Cost $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $15.00 $27.00 For questions or for prices of tires over 19.5” call (269) 945-9516 extension 3-5 77538342 Thursday, Sept.. 17 — Movie Memories – “Bus Stop,” 5:15 to 8 p.m., community room. Friday, Sept.. 18 — preschool story time, “pirates,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.. 19 — Talk Like a Pirate Day, Anime Club, 12 to 3 p.m., community room. Monday, Sept.. 21 — Hastings Public Library Board of Directors meeting, 4 p.m., community room. The public is welcome to attend. Tuesday, Sept. 22 — toddler story time, “firefighters,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call the library at 269-945-4263 for more information about any of the above. ��The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Complex times and simple lines Then, in the sunny part of the year, sunset and sunrise will occur north of your east-west line, and the days will be wonderfully long. But there are several interesting problems that lie at the heart of telling time by the sun — and also knowing where we are on the Earth by using sunlight as our guide. Sunrise, after all, occurs minute-by-minute, moving westward across the planet, in a continuous process that goes on and on. But even though sunlight continuously blesses the Earth in this changing way, we humans want to divide Tuesday from Wednesday, and separate 2:49 from 2:50, all with what lawyers call “bright lines.” Bright lines superimposed on natural and continuous processes involve compromises. The Greenwich Meridian Line in Britain and the international date line is an enormous imaginary line that circles the whole Earth. It’s a kind of compromise, although a highly useful one. When you cross the line in the Pacific, the day of the week rather magically changes. The other part of the same line in Greenwich, Britain, is home to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is the time you’ll hear announced on BBC radio. Greenwich is also home to the prime meridian, the “zero” of the system of longitude we agreed to use long ago. Here in the U.S., we live to the west of Greenwich. That’s why our degrees of longitude are all demarked “west” on maps. In Russia, longitude lines are “east.” Greenwich was an arbitrary place to plunk down the central or zero line of longitude, but it works. This October marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Greenwich Meridian — an event that will be celebrated by amateur astronomers in Europe — and by some of us in our own backyards. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Invest in your grandchildren’s future This time of year marks National Grandparent's Day. While not as well known as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Grandparents Day is, nonetheless a reminder to us of the importance of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. If you’re a grandparent yourself, you might want to use this day as a starting point to consider how you can best help your own grandchildren on their journey through life. Of course, one of the most generous things you can do is to help your grandchildren pay for college. A person with a bachelor’s degree will earn, on average, almost twice as much over a lifetime as workers with a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And over the past several years, college costs have risen significantly. To help meet these costs, you might want to consider opening a Section 529 savings plan. Your contributions may be deductible on your state taxes, and all earnings and withdrawals are tax-free, as long as the money is used for qualified higher education expenses. Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty. And since you can open a Section 529 plan in your name, you’ll maintain control over the funds, so if the grandchild who is the plan’s beneficiary decides against going to college, you can switch the beneficiary designation to another grandchild. While saving for college may be more of a near-term goal for your grandchildren, they’ll also have other objectives, such as saving for retirement — and you can help them out in that area, too. For instance, you may want to Last year, 21 Hastings High School students took the Advanced Placement (AP) calculus board test. Nineteen, or 90 percent, of those students passed, and 11 students, or 52 percent, passed with the highest score possible. “It’s unprecedented with AP calculus AB scores. We had 11 students get 5s (the best score possible), five 4s, and three 3s,” said Hastings High School AP calculus teacher NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 15, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES INFORMED! Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... 269-945-9554 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on the amendment Chapter 90, Article 9, of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, by adding Division 7, Section 90-909 to Section 90-913 regarding the establishment of standards and procedures by which the installation and operation of Wind Energy Systems (WES) shall be regulated within the City of Hastings. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD Call relay services at 1-800649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear comments and make a determination on amending Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970 by adding Article 6, Division 10A, Section 90-456 to Section 90-464, and by adding Article 13, Division 2, Section 90-1090, regarding the establishment of the Neighborhood Zoning District south and west of the Central Business District and along Hanover Street from East State Street and West Green Street. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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They were involved in student council, community projects, sports and other things that would take time away from their studying, yet they still found time to excel.” Allan said that AP calculus has been taught at Hastings High School for 15 years, and he has been teaching it for 11. “Nationally AP calculus has a higher passing rate than other AP classes because the students who take it generally have been accelerating since eighth grade,” he said, adding, “Here in Hastings, we’re usually significantly higher than average. I attribute that to the students and the outstanding teachers they had before me. I feel very blessed and lucky to be able to work with kids who have such a strong interest in math.” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the September 9, 2009 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2009-136 was adopted. The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, 269-9482194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE # 2009-136 Amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Map ADOPTED: September 9, 2009 EFFECTIVE: September 25, 2009 An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of the subject parcel located in Land Section 35 within the Township from the "AG", Agricultural District zoning classification to the “RE”, Rural Estates, Residential District zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The Charter Township of Rutland Barry County, Michigan ORDAINS SECTION I Rezoning of Property in Land Section 35 The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning from the "AG" Agricultural District zoning classification to the “RE” Rural Estates, Residential District zoning classification the following described property in Land Section 35, The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a proposed amendment of the Preliminary Initial Urban Service District (PIUSA) in the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan to include the site of the proposed Pennock Hospital new facility. Parcel # 08-13-035-005-20: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP S 338.5 FT OF E 1320 FT OF E 44 AC OF N 64 AC OF S 114 AC OF SW 1/4 SEC 35-3-9 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD Call relay services at 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk SECTION II Severability The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any part of is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction it shall not affect the remainder of the Ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION III Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. 77538458 The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD Call relay services at 1-800649-3777. you’ll get even more satisfaction by helping them invest for their future goals. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. 77538466 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2009, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. help them fund a Roth IRA. Since your grandchildren are young, they have many decades ahead of them to take advantage of this retirement vehicle, which offers tax-free earnings, provided your grandchildren don’t make withdrawals until they’re 59-1/2. To qualify for a Roth IRA, your grandchildren just need to be old enough to earn some money. They would have to establish the Roth IRA in their names, but you could contribute to it. The contribution limit is the lesser of $5,000 per year or the amount of annual earned income. Helping your grandchildren pay for college or save for retirement will bring you great satisfaction during your lifetime. But once you’re gone, you can still provide valuable financial resources that may help your grandchildren achieve other goals, such as furthering their education or making a down payment on a home. Specifically, you might want to pass on some of your assets to your grandchildren through a living trust, which can avoid probate and gives you great control over how — and when — you want your wealth distributed. And if you name your grandchildren beneficiaries of a life insurance policy owned by a trust, the proceeds will not typically be subject to estate or income taxes. (Keep in mind, though, that you will need to consult with a qualified legal advisor before establishing a living trust, which can be a complex arrangement. Edward Jones does not provide tax or legal advice.) You may have received a card or a gift from your grandchildren on Grandparents Day. But Hastings High School reports ‘unprecedented’ AP calculus scores City of Hastings 77538462 by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters At sunset on Sept. 22, I’ll be in my backyard with a couple of stakes and twine, and I invite you to do something similar. With just those simple tools, you’ll be able to see some of the fundamentals of the solar system and part of how we humans can tell time around the planet. If it’s clear weather as the sun is going down on any night around Sept. 22, you’ll be in business. Just pound a stake into the Earth. The shadow from the stake will run due east, no matter what latitude your town may be. Then pound Stake No. 2 in the middle of the shadow of Stake No. 1. Next, connect the two stakes with a bit of twine. You now have an east-west line segment, tied off on each stake. I performed this ritual in the front yard at my previous house — just to double check it really had been laid out with respect to geographic compass points — and I was rewarded with the knowledge that it was. But I’ve moved since then, and I want to do the same task in the yard of my “new” house, just to make sure it was laid out correctly back in 1949 when its foundations were poured. (I’ll sleep better knowing my toes are pointed toward due geographic north in my bedroom. That’s just me.) Once you have the east-west line segment made of twine, you can use a carpenter’s triangle to place a north-south line at right angles to your east-west line. Then you’ll have the four geographic compass points represented on the ground: geographic north, south, east and west. (Although it amazes many people, magnetic compass points are entirely different from geographic ones; they will have to be the subject of another column.) If you preserve the east-west line segment you made on the Earth through the months to come, you’ll have a way of telling seasonal time with respect to a physical line on the Earth. From now until the spring equinox in March, the sun will both rise and set to the south of your east-west line. The absolute nadir of the whole experience will fall around Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. But, by the spring equinox, the sun will have “moved” gradually back on the horizon so that it rises and sets along your geographic east-west line. EDWARD JONES SECTION IV Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication of the Notice of Adoption by the Township Board. Robin Hawthorne Charter Township of Rutland �Page 10 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nyle D. Crilly and Deloris D. Crilly, husband and wife, to Firstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2001 and recorded August 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 1064659, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($89,747.77) including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods for the point of beginning; thence West 4 rods; thence North 20 rods, more or less, to Thornapple Lake Road; thence Easterly 4 rods, more or less, to a point North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning. Also, commencing at the center of said Section 30; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods to the point of beginning; thence South 119.91 feet; thence West 132 feet; thence North 119.91 feet; thence East 132 feet to the point of beginning. Now described for tax purposes as Lot 12, Thornapple Lake Assessor's Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538499 File No. 191.4558 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacob C. Dekleine and Amy E. Dekleine, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135523, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverHome Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five And 88/100 Dollars ($174,355.88), including interest at 3.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of section 25 and 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section 25, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 528.30 feet along the North-South 1/4 line, thence South 66 Degrees 08 minutes 07 Seconds East 506.05 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the Place of beginning, thence South 10 Degrees 01 Minute 53 Seconds West 404.71 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 41 Seconds West 125.45 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 09 Minutes 19 Seconds East 203.98 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 50 minutes 41 Seconds East 394.03 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 514.51 Feet, thence North 66 Degrees 08 Minutes 07 Seconds West 215.69 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538235 File #278097F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darlene Crumbaugh and Wade Crumbaugh, husband and wife as tenants by the entirety, to Key Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003 and recorded September 8, 2003 in Instrument Number 1112782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($17,204.97) including interest at 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the North 102.02 acres of the North 1/2 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East, on the North line of said section, 690.69 feet to the centerline of Cobb Road, thence on said centerline South 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds East, 322.64 feet to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herein described, thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East, 1051.70 feet, thence South 9 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, 328.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds West, 995.13 feet, thence North 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds, West on the centerline of Cobb Road, 328.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof for Cobb Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538509 File No. 372.0107 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by WILLIAM ARTHUR HESS, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated May 5, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 6, 2008, as instrument number 20080506-0004821 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($74,747.45). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 13 of Village of Hastings Addition by H.J. Kenfield, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 9 of Barry County Records. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 820 E. Bond St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-235-079-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: August 27, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sharlyn K. Musser and James A. Musser, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178192, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to H&R Block Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Eight And 21/100 Dollars ($130,408.21), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the centerline of Old M37, which lies South 0 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East 433.26 feet and South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 1040.27 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 11, thence North 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East 245 feet, thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 178 feet, thence South 39 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West 245 feet, thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 178 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to right of way for purposes of ingress and engress over the East driveway on said premises from West State Road on the South side of said premises to a certain barn on premises located Easterly of said above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276483F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert P Crose Sr and Kimberly D Crose, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC, DBA the Lending Center, Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2006, and recorded on May 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1164765, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four and 97/100 ($137,444.97) including interest at the rate of 9.06500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 9 West distant North 00 degree 02 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 30 second West; along said West section line, 476.00 feet; thence south 88 degree 33 minutes 30 seconds East, 244.44 feet; thence Southeasterly, 92.99 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 102.06 feet and the chord of which bears South 62 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds East, 89.80 feet; thence South 36 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East, 240.85 feet; thence Southeasterly, 112.12 feet along the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 206.98 and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East, 110.75 feet; thence South 22 degrees 36 minutes 14 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence South 55 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds West, 253.14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 333.00 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for State Trunkline M-43. Also Subject to an easement for private roadway and public utility purpose over the Northerly and Northeasterly 33 feet thereof for Brittany Woods Drive. Commonly known as: 6953 Brittany Woods Drive The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248335-9200 Case No. 09OMI00177-2 ASAP# 3261132 09/17/2009, 09/24/2009, 10/01/2009, 77538433 10/08/2009 1697570-1 77537737 77537727 Health department to hold flu clinics The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is ready to kick off seasonal flu vaccination season. Seasonal influenza vaccine is encouraged for everyone over 6 months old. In Barry County, clinics will be held at the health department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. They will be held Mondays beginning Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seasonal flu vaccine is $32 for adults. Children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vaccines can receive the flu vaccine for $15 based on ability to pay. The health department also will have FluMist vaccine for those children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vaccines. The health department can bill some insur- ance companies, including Medicare, Medicaid, PHP commercial, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Priority Health (pre-authorization is needed). The health department cannot bill Blue Care Network. Those who have Blue Care Network, should contact their physicians for flu shots. A second vaccine for the novel H1N1 influenza virus will be available later in the fall. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of THE NANCY M. SPRAGUE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nancy M. Sprague. Date of birth: May 23, 1937, who lived at 5225 Center Road, Hastings, Michigan died September 3, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Anthony M. Phenix within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 14, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Anthony M. Phenix 6900 Guy Road 77538454 Nashville, MI 49073 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Estelle Automotive, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, Michigan, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, as Mortgagee, dated December 24, 2004, and recorded on January 6, 2005, at Instrument No. 1139786, and modified by Mortgage Modification dated February 1, 2005, and recorded on February 9, 2005, at Instrument No. 1141277, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 46/100 Dollars ($240,829.46) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 13.64% per annum, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 892.53 feet, along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence north 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 194.00 feet, along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 194.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 350.00 feet to the point of beginning. Common Address: 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 Tax Parcel Number: 08-16-019-005-50 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 25, 2009 Fifth Third Bank PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 752-4618 (Publication 8/27/09-9/24/09) 77537703 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Clark a/k/a David Clark and Bonnie Clark, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179640, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Six And 89/100 Dollars ($144,656.89), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 2 and 27 of Clearview, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 61, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, together with a right-ofway for a private road 40 feet in width, being 20 feet each side of a centerline more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake set in a concrete base on the Southerly line of the recorded plat of Clearview in the West Fractional 1/2 of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 6 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, at the centerline of Cleardale Drive; thence South 32 degrees 00 minutes East, 3.89 feet; thence South 54 degrees 63 minutes East, 367.76 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes East, 368 feet, more or less, to the center of Pifer Road, for ingress and egress from the plat of Clearview to the County Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #277993F01 77538325 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2009 All Board members present; Attorney John Lohrstorfer; County Comm. Gibson, 9 guests. Public Hearing on Leach Lake Special Assessment District for Sewer Project. Adopted Resolution with 22 owners, 1 vacant lot, and Waste Management. Authorized Lohrstorfer to finalize sewer service agreement with City of Hastings. Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Authorized Brown to offer favorable opinion to County Planning Commission concerning cell tower at 4679 River Road. Approved expenditure not to exceed $1500 for Clerk’s computer upgrades. Amended budget in Twp. Board: Printing & Publishing; Twp. Board: Capitol Outlay; Supervisor: Membership dues; Cemetery: Maintenance; Leach Lake SAD for Weed Control. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77538518 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Vanhaitsma, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171758, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($61,125.76), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West, 831.00 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 minutes West, 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 272.44 along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 293.89 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East, 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East 293.89 feet; thence north 89 degrees 43 seconds 51 seconds West, 380.07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538423 File #284216F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Rex Bryan and Sally Bryan, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded August 29, 2005 in Instrument # 1151808 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3, by assignment dated May 31, 2007 and recorded June 5, 2007 in Instrument # 1181320 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Sixty-One Dollars and FortyFive Cents ($99,061.45) including interest 8.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, for place of beginning, thence South 45 feet, thence West 33 feet, thence North 45 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Plat, thence East 33 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 1213 Clear Lake n/k/a 838 Vickery Drive, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77538504 Our File No: 09-13463 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gary Lee Wiggins and Jodi Wiggins, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1968 Brookfield Dr, Hastings, MI 490589307. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 242530F03 77538334 NOTICE THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a(4) This Notice is hereby given to Rodney Nye and Elaine Nye and pertains to the property located at 11685 Manning Lake Road, Delton, Michigan 49046. You are hereby notified of the following: i. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder TCF National Bank. ii. Ranelle Tokarczyk at 1-734-542-2977 is the designated agent by your mortgage holder as the person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements under MCLA 600.3205b and 600.3205c. iii.You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. iv. The contact information for Michigan State Housing Development Authority is as follows: phone number: (517) 373-8370, website: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda. v. If you request a meeting with the person designated in paragraph (ii) above or an approved housing counselor within 14 days of the date notice was mailed to you, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until ninety (90) days after the date notice was mailed to you. vi. If you and the person designated in paragraph (ii) above reach an agreement to modify your mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of that agreement. vii.You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number for the state bar of Michigan lawyer referral service is (800) 968-0738. Dated: September 17, 2009 TCF National Bank, A national banking association Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building, 615 Griswold Street Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 77538468 (313) 963-1301 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Royce T Slater an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006 in instrument 1168744, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Four And 34/100 Dollars ($128,404.34), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 330 feet of the South 3/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538095 File #277822F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009 25338-DE Estate of RICHARD C. HINCKLEY, deceased. Date of birth: 05/13/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RICHARD C. HINCKLEY, who lived at 2420 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Michigan died 05/02/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David Dimmers, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/11/09 C. Marcel Stoetzel, III P61912 501 West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-8321 David Dimmers 1010 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3981 75538442 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($59,782.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538248 File #241269F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nathan P Aseltine and Nicole L Aseltine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006, and recorded on September 26, 2006 in instrument 1170567, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ten And 57/100 Dollars ($108,610.57), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: South 57 feet 9 inches of the North 115 feet 6 inches of the South 165 feet of lots 9 and 10, of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #281807F01 77537732 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Phares H Courtney III and Lori L Courtney, Husband and Wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007 and recorded April 23, 2007 in Instrument # 1179564 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($127,460.95) including interest 9.824% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 24, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 10. Subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. Commonly known as 417 N Main St, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 8/27/2009 Beneficial Michigan Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12457 ASAP# 3238173 08/27/2009, 09/03/2009, 09/10/2009, 09/17/2009 77537746 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cindy Kuester and Gary Kuester, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080423-0004365, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($166,072.94) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Carters Fine Lakes Park Annex, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 3 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4781 77538414 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Eyer, a single man, and Deborah Mann, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for FMF Capital LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2005, and recorded on August 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1151266, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two and 60/100 ($157,672.60) including interest at the rate of 7.24000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COM AT PT COMMON TO N LINE LOT 31 SU PV, PLAT BRIGGS SUB, TH E TO N & S 1/4 LINE SEC 8, TH N 200 FT, TH W TO LAKE SHORE DR, TH S TO BEG. SEC 8 T3N R10W. Commonly known as: 743 North Briggs Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538484 Case No. 09MI00992-2 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Melvin Rozema and Verna Rozema Property Address: 1035 David Drive, Hastings, MI 49058 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 09/11/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cf m and the toll free number is 800-968-0738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 313-583-3336 (Loan Modification Dept.) loanmods@millerlaw.biz Case No. 09OMI00318-1 Dated: September 17, 2009 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR77538438 POSE. ASAP# 3261319 09/17/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody L. Niles, to Mortgage Amenities Corporation, a Rhode Island Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006 and recorded January 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1159229, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 65/100 Dollars ($101,842.65) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 6 rods of Lot 20, Chase's Addition Number 2 Supervisor's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538404 File No. 618.0039 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Molly A. Woodside, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005, and recorded on August 2, 2005 in instrument 1150420, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six And 44/100 Dollars ($119,246.44), including interest at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 18, High Ridge Crossings Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1095283, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 26, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as show on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538319 File #278492F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 2009-25394-DE Estate of NICHOLAS R. ROUSH. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, NICHOLAS R. ROUSH, who lived at 7100 GARBOW ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333, died August 16, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT G. ROUSH, JR., named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9-11-09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 ROBERT G. ROUSH, JR. 7100 GARBOW ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 (269) 795-2592 77538440 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Manculich II and Jennifer Manculich, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005, and recorded on August 16, 2005 in instrument 1151208, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 32/100 Dollars ($146,789.32), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 43, Bryanwood Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538175 File #282779F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 1/100 Dollars ($58,582.01) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538428 File No. 280.8086 �Page 12 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Tricia Mosley and Anthony Mosley, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4175 Thornapple Hills Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-9162. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538310 File # 282924F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jon Manni and Jennifer Manni, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 434 W Walnut St, Hastings, MI 490582145. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538402 File # 091252F02 GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, #151 Farmington Hills MI 48334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Donald J. Granner and Susan J. Granner Husband and Wife to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III by a mortgage dated July 22, 2003 and recorded on July 25, 2003 in instrument No. 1109510, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($139,355.21) including interest at 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: Lot 401, 402, 403 and 404 of Algonquin Lake Properties #2 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 77538474 75468 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Larry McKelvey and April McKelvey, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6995 S Clark Rd, Nashville, MI 49073-9508. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77535419 File # 283399F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to David W Baldwin, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 546 N Hanover St, Hastings, MI 49058-1529. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538400 File # 283395F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Susan ClarkGranger, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 321 W Main St, Middleville, MI 49333-9201. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 15, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 15, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538456 File # 284713F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Diana Alexander, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1795 W State Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-8553. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538398 File # 064283F04 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Chris Parker and Lee Ann Parker, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 700 W Sager Rd, Hastings, MI 490589215. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538421 File # 284948F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Mark D. Sherman, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 12651 Pine Lake Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080-9214. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538331 File # 283851F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyndia Crawford, an unmarried person, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 30, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148794, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 21/100 Dollars ($106,307.21) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 1, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1028 and the East 21 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 1027 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538090 File No. 514.0112 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Malinda M Powers a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 21, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Nine Hundred FortyEight And 96/100 Dollars ($76,948.96), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 1, R.J. Grants Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 15 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537694 File #275959F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Eric L Cornwell and Lisa A Cornwell, Husband and Wife to Standard Federal Bank N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2003 and recorded January 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1120493 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($16,692.16) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. Commonly known as 111 Lentz, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank as successor to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A., fka Standard Federal Bank, N.A Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12810 77538489 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rush O Stidham and Celia A Stidham husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union Bank Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2001, and recorded on April 18, 2001 in instrument 1058328, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine And 83/100 Dollars ($41,449.83), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 24, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 6 and 7, Block 3 of the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 22 Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 27, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #276465F01 77537751 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 17/100 ($137,238.17) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538494 Case No. 09MI00941-2 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN S. WILLSON and LESLIE WILLSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2008, and recorded on November 6, 2008, in Document No. 200811060010794, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($182,861.22), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 15, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 7 OF NORTH RIDGE ESTATES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 14, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538479 Southfield, MI 48075 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Isaac Bainbridge and Barbara Bainbridge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 31, 2006 in instrument 1172113, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four And 30/100 Dollars ($195,174.30), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, Starr View Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document #1135575, inclusive, as amended and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 39, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the aforementioned Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538243 File #277963F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Eash, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on November 10, 2003 in instrument 1117400, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 22/100 Dollars ($134,493.22), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 514.0 feet along the North line of said section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 230.0 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West, 379.0 feet parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds West, 230.0 feet; thence North 00 degres 44 minutes 14 seconds East, 379.0 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538313 File #278868F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay Dekleine and Sharon Dekleine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to West MI Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2003, and recorded on March 14, 2003 in instrument 1099533, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Dollar Bank, F.S.B. ISAOA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand FiftyFive And 64/100 Dollars ($272,055.64), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 2 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 91.00 feet; thence North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet; thence South 20 degrees 09 minutes 36 seconds East 210.94 feet; thence South 44 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds West 107.47 feet; thence North 06 degrees 36 minutes 42 seconds West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above described parcel and between said parcel and the Shore of Gun Lake; together with all Riparian Rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31 a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence south 815.37 feet; thence South 05 degrees 48 minutes 01 seconds East 167.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 34 seconds East 12.66 feet; thence South 39 degrees 49 minutes 48 seconds East 49.96 feet; thence South 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds West 110.64 feet; thence North 02 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West, Wayland Township, Allegan County, Michigan; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537921 File #256102F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin W Staton and Darcy J Staton, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2002, and recorded on July 2, 2002 in instrument 1083204, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 84/100 Dollars ($71,339.84), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: From the 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake on shore of Long Lake and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet (recorded as 200 feet), North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 150 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 56 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 57.25 Degrees West, 145 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; and thence South 52.25 Degrees East, 129 feet to Place of Beginning; also from 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake at shore of Long Lake, and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet, South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet(recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 215 feet for Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 31.25 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 64 Degrees West, 134.5 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 57 1/7 Degrees East, 145 feet to Place of Beginning. Commencing at the 1/8th corner on the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on the 1/8th line, 775 feet to an iron stake at the shore of Long Lake; thence North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence South 85 Degrees East 150 feet, (recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet; thence North 56 Degrees East, 100 feet for Place of Beginning; thence North 56 Degrees East, 50 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence North 52.25 Degrees West, 129 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 53.5 Degrees East, 118.5 feet to Place of Beginning, being on the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537927 File #277914F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025389-DE Estate of JAMES L. PENTECOST, Deceased. Date of birth: 01-05-47. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James L. Pentecost, who lived at 4005 East M-79 Highway, Hastings, Michigan died July 19, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Becky Jo Herder, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 9, 2009 David L. Smith P20636 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-6401 Becky Jo Herder 926 Lynn Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 77538388 (269) 226-8685 MORTGAGE SALE *THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Pandl Family Trust dated April 16, 1992, to Fifth Third Bank withan address of 1830 East Paris Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2002, recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument No. 1092325, Barry County Records, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $605,806.18 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on OCTOBER 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the east door of the Courthouse located at 220 West 8th Street, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the place for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of $89.36 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in the Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of a said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 351.55 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet ;thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 192.00 feet to the Place of Beginning, subject to Highway Right of Way for Middleville Road (M-37) over the East 50 feet thereof and over the East 60 feet of the South 74.59 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with a 20.0 foot wide utility easement, the North line of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of aid Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56’ 06” West 934.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 352.05 feet to the Point of Beginning of said North line; thence North 89 degrees 42’ 11” West 357.01 feet to the Point of Ending of said North line; except the East 50.0 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 357.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet to the Point of Ending of said centerline. Together with an easement for drainage over Sunset Park as shown on the recorded Plat of Misty Ridge, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. commonly known as: 620 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan / PP#: 08-41-027-016-20 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241(a), in which case the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. FIFTH THIRD BANK, MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC August 17, 2009 Peter D. Rhoades Date P O Box 2271 Holland MI 49422 77537627 616-355-7318 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25377NC In the matter of Cassie Yvonne Clock-Fischer. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, 9/30/09 at 3:30 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition to change name of Cassie Yvonne Clock-Fischer to Cassie Yvonne Fischer. Date: 9-9-09 Michelle Yvonne Fischer 230 E. State Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 77538391 269-948-5772 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Becki Salazar, a married woman and Paul Salazar, her husband, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Fifty-Six and 6/100 Dollars ($83,056.06) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538288 File No. 221.6188 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($210,681.78) including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North 528 feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538409 File No. 269.4880 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Special Joint Board Meeting w/Carlton Twp. August 24, 2009 Six Board members present, Wetzel absent; Attorney John Lohrstorfer; Four members of Carlton Twp. Board at Carlton Twp. Hall. Adopted the Wastewater Franchise and Service Agreement Between Hastings Charter and Carlton Townships. Adopted resolution requesting Barry County’s assistance in financing the Leach Lake and Middle Lake Wastewater Collection System. Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77538516 Jim Brown, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Willson and Kaelee Willson, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2001 and recorded June 7, 2001 in Instrument Number 1060938, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyTwo and 75/100 Dollars ($81,142.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 750.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds West 297.0 feet: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 294.25 feet: thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds East 297.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 294.25 feet along the East line of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538283 File No. 310.4756 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Warren Searles, Charlotte Searles, husband and wife and Thomas J. Alvey and Christina N. Alvey, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - MI, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 10, 2005 and recorded October 20, 2005 in Instrument Number 1154900, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred FortySeven and 69/100 Dollars ($115,847.69) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C: That part of the South 64 rods of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West on the South Section line 867.54 feet; thence North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 30.26 feet to the Place of Beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 491.48 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds East parallel to the South Section line 481.53 feet; hence South 1 degree 15 minutes 00 seconds West 491.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West parallel to the South section line 498.34 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land the centerline of said easement being described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27, thence North 88 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 867.54 feet to the Point of Beginning of said easement; thence the centerline of said easement runs North 0 degrees 31 minutes 30 seconds East 534.59 feet; thence North 3 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East 250.56 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: August 27, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 200.4636 77537764 �Page 14 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Area anglers qualify for national events Two Hastings area brothers are moving on to the “Big Shows” in their bass fishing tournaments this year. Danny Sprague, age 13, and Will Sprague, age 16, each qualified for national level tournament championships. Danny recently won the Northern Regional Junior Bassmaster qualifier held in Escanaba. Michigan. He bested a field of junior state champions from six states with a total weight of 11 pounds 9 ounces for a mixed limit of five smallmouth and largemouth bass. Danny’s weight led all junior anglers in all age groups at the regional. His weight also helped boost the entire Michigan Federation team to a first place finish. For their finish, the team won a new fully rigged Skeeter bass boat. Danny will now move on to fish in the BASS Junior World Championship on Oct. 30 on Yale Lake near Orlando, Fla. He will compete against eight other regional qualifiers for a chance to win a fully rigged Triton bass boat and a scholarship. Will has qualified for the National Bass Anglers Association’s National Championship, through qualifying divisionals held on Gun Lake in Barry County this past summer. Will is one of the youngest qualifiers in the nation for this championship which draws from more than a dozen states and well over 2500 anglers. He will be fishing a team format against 150 other qualified teams next Will Sprague Danny Sprague HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope proposes upon its own motion to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Guernsey Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-160-015-00 07-160-016-00 07-160-017-00 07-160-020-00 07-160-021-00 07-160-022-00 07-160-023-00 07-160-024-00 07-160-025-00 07-160-026-00 07-160-027-00 07-160-028-00 07-160-029-00 07-160-030-00 07-160-031-00 07-160-031-40 07-160-032-00 07-160-033-00 07-160-034-00 07-160-035-00 07-160-037-00 07-160-038-00 07-160-039-00 07-160-040-00 07-160-041-00 07-160-042-00 07-160-043-00 07-160-044-00 07-160-045-00 07-160-046-00 07-160-047-00 07-160-048-00 07-160-049-00 07-160-051-00 07-160-052-00 07-160-053-00 07-160-054-00 07-160-056-00 07-160-057-00 07-160-058-00 07-160-059-00 07-160-060-00 07-160-061-00 07-160-062-00 07-160-064-00 07-160-065-00 07-160-066-00 07-160-067-00 07-160-068-00 07-160-069-00 07-160-070-00 07-160-071-00 07-160-072-00 07-160-073-00 07-160-074-00 07-160-075-00 07-160-076-00 07-160-078-00 07-160-080-00 07-160-081-00 07-160-082-00 07-160-085-00 07-160-087-00 07-160-088-00 07-160-089-00 07-160-090-00 07-160-093-00 07-160-094-00 07-160-095-00 07-160-096-00 07-160-097-00 07-160-098-00 07-160-099-00 07-160-100-00 07-160-101-00 07-160-102-00 07-160-103-00 07-160-104-00 07-160-105-00 07-160-107-00 07-160-108-00 07-160-109-00 07-160-111-00 07-160-112-00 07-160-113-00 07-160-114-00 See also accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $108,190, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition in favor of the proposed special assessment project has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Hope Township Hall, whose address is 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on September 22, 2009. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to 07-160-115-00 07-160-116-00 07-160-116-50 07-160-117-00 07-160-120-00 07-160-121-00 07-160-122-00 07-160-123-00 07-160-124-00 07-160-125-00 07-160-127-00 07-160-127-04 07-160-127-08 07-160-127-18 07-160-127-26 07-160-127-28 07-160-127-30 07-160-127-32 07-160-127-34 07-160-127-38 07-160-128-00 07-160-128-02 07-160-128-04 07-160-128-06 07-160-128-08 07-160-128-10 07-160-128-12 07-160-128-14 07-160-129-05 07-160-129-10 07-160-129-20 07-160-130-00 07-160-132-00 07-160-139-00 07-160-140-00 07-160-141-00 07-160-142-00 07-160-143-00 07-160-144-00 07-160-146-00 07-160-147-00 07-160-148-00 07-160-150-00 07-160-151-00 07-160-151-50 07-160-152-00 07-160-153-00 07-160-155-00 07-160-156-00 07-160-157-00 07-160-158-00 07-160-159-00 07-160-160-00 07-160-161-00 07-160-830-00 07-240-001-00 07-240-002-00 07-240-003-00 07-240-004-00 07-240-005-10 07-240-006-00 07-240-007-00 07-240-008-00 07-240-009-00 07-240-010-00 07-240-011-00 07-240-012-00 07-240-013-00 07-240-014-00 07-240-015-00 07-240-016-00 07-240-016-10 07-240-018-00 07-240-019-00 07-240-019-36 07-240-020-00 07-240-021-00 07-240-023-00 07-240-026-00 07-240-029-00 07-240-029-60 07-245-001-00 07-245-002-00 07-245-003-00 07-245-004-00 07-245-004-50 07-245-005-00 07-245-006-00 07-245-007-00 07-019-010-00 07-245-008-00 07-245-009-00 07-245-009-50 07-245-010-00 07-245-011-00 07-320-001-00 07-320-002-00 07-320-003-00 07-320-004-00 07-320-005-00 07-320-006-00 07-330-001-00 07-330-001-50 07-330-002-00 07-330-003-00 07-330-004-00 07-330-005-00 07-330-006-00 07-330-007-00 07-330-008-00 07-330-008-20 07-330-009-00 07-330-010-00 07-330-012-00 07-330-013-00 07-330-014-00 07-330-015-00 07-330-016-00 07-330-016-10 07-330-017-00 07-330-018-00 07-330-019-00 07-330-020-00 07-330-021-00 07-330-022-00 the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. Cougar team too deep for Vikings in tough CAAC dual The number one team in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, and the top ranked team in the state in Division 4, met up with the top player in the conference on Tuesday afternoon. The Lansing Catholic varsity girls’ golf team won by 20 strokes over the Lakewood Vikings on the Midday nine at Centennial Acres, but the Vikings’ top player Chelsea Erb was the day’s medallist with a 40. “She has 24 of 24 league points through the first two league matches and is clearly the number one player in the CAAC-White,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “She has been a great team leader and handles captain responsibilities so well.” The Cougars though had four golfers under 50 on the day, while Erb was the only one to break that mark for the Vikings. Emily Kutch finished with a 50 for Lakewood, Orie Ramos 51, and Tiffani Ackerson added a 58. “Lansing Catholic has some great depth to their team,” said coach Kutch. Liddy Albright led the Cougars with a 42. Daniel Crilley shot 44, Katie Duda 46, and Mackenzie Johnson 47. Lakewood is now 5-2 in duals on the season, and 1-1 in the league. The Vikings opened the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season with a 186 to 201 victory over Portland at Portland County Club Thursday afternoon. Erb had the top individual score of the day, firing a 42. Emily Kutch added a 46, Briana Everett a 49, and Ackerson a 49 as well. “Brianna and Tiffani both shot personal best nine-hole scores today,” said coach Kutch. “We faced some very sloped greens today and, as a team, we putted quite well.” Thursday, the Vikings will host Charlotte for a non-conference dual. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Barry County The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2009 at 9:00 am during their regular Board of Commissioners meeting, in the County Commissioners Chamber at 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, to hear public input regarding the County of Barry’s Economic Development Infrastructure Project Application for federal funds under the Michigan Community Development Block Grant Program. The total amount of the grant application is $800,000. The project consists of Finkbeiner road which includes the reconstruction of Finkbeiner Road from M-37 to 1000' east of Cherry Valley Road to a “Class A – All Season Road.” Total project cost is estimated at $2,000,000. These improvements are needed to support the $3.5 million planned expansion of Bradford White Corporation, who is expected to create 50 jobs over the next 2 years, the majority of which will be held by low and moderate income persons. The public is invited to comment on the proposed project application which is available for review on Monday, September 21, 2009, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058, as well as at the public hearing. 77538514 07-017-003-10 07-017-006-00 07-017-015-00 07-017-016-00 07-018-003-00 07-018-005-00 07-018-006-00 07-018-007-20 07-018-007-21 07-018-007-22 07-018-007-23 07-018-013-00 07-018-014-00 07-019-003-00 07-019-004-00 07-019-005-00 07-019-015-00 07-019-015-10 07-019-016-00 07-020-030-10 07-020-030-11 07-020-030-12 07-020-030-15 07-020-030-40 07-100-001-00 07-100-002-00 07-100-003-00 07-100-004-00 07-100-005-00 07-100-006-00 07-100-007-00 07-100-007-10 07-100-008-00 07-100-009-00 07-100-010-00 07-160-001-00 07-160-002-00 07-160-004-00 07-160-008-00 07-160-009-00 07-160-011-00 07-160-012-00 07-160-014-00 April on Patoka Lake in southern Indiana. First prize for the NBAA National Championship will be a new Bass Tracker with a Mercury outboard. Will also took a third place finish earlier this summer in the FLW Michigan Youth State Championship in the 16-18 age group held on Lake Neppesing in eastern Michigan. Both brothers are making plans to fish a full slate of qualifying events next season including FLW, BASS and NBAA (www.nbaa-bass.com) bass tournament organizations. POLICE BEAT All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number specified below. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 Nashville man is suspect in stabbing Battle Creek Police said a domestic dispute led to a stabbing Sunday, Sept. 6. The victim, a 37-year-old male, was cut on the hand, shin and shoulder with a pocket knife. Officers said the suspect, 17, was arguing with his former girlfriend, 17, who locked herself in a car in the 1500 block of West Michigan Avenue. The suspect was slashing at the car when the victim came from the house and told him to leave. The two men fought, and the victim was cut. The suspect, from Nashville, is being sought on two charges of assault with intent to murder. Hastings man arrested for domestic violence Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 1500 block of North East Street Saturday, Sept. 12, to a reported domestic argument. When officers arrived, they were directed by a witness to an apartment where the argument was taking place. Officers made initial contact with the 24-year-old victim who had visible injuries to her leg and face. She told them that her boyfriend, whom she identified as Donald Brubaker, 26, from Hastings, had assaulted her. Officers made contact with Brubaker who admitted to hitting the victim but said it was in a non-assaultive manner. Brubaker, who also was wanted on a warrant out of Kent County for failure to appear in court on a misdemeanor warrant, was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Officers said alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the incident. Suspect flees after victim calls 911 Hastings Police are investigating a domestic assault that was reported during the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 12, at a residence in the 200 Block of South Washington Street. Officers met with the 35-year-old victim who had some visible injuries to her face. She told them that her 28-year-old boyfriend had assaulted her after returning home intoxicated. She said that after the boyfriend realized that a 911 call had been placed, he fled the residence prior to police arriving. Officers searched the immediate area but were unable to locate the suspect. The Barry County Victims Services Unit was asked to respond per the victim’s request. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 15 DK boys fall in first two conference contests Delton Kellogg’s Mitch Wandell (left) fights with a Parchment player to get to a loose ball during the first half last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was a rough start to the Kalamazoo Valley Association season for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team. The Panthers are 0-2 in the league after suffering losses to Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment. Both teams scored in double figures against Delton. The Comets knocked Delton to 0-2 with a 10-0 victory in Kalamazoo on Monday afternoon. Kalamazoo Christian scored all ten goals in the first half, getting two goals each by Barry DeYoung and Brent Koster. Connor Van Dongen, Eric Baumgart, Sam Vanderbent, Tyler Finup, Alex DeNooyer, and Matt Severson scored the other six Comet goals. The Comets had 25 shots on net in all in the 40 minutes of play. Delton Kellogg keeper Janson Fluty made 15 saves. The Panthers were able to hold the Comets to just three goals through the first 20 minutes, before Koster sparked a rally that had his team scoring five goals in about an eight minute span. Delton Kellogg was able to hang with Parchment early in the KVA opener in Delton last Wednesday, but Parchment eventually broke loose for an 11-4 victory. Parchment got goals by Gavin Wilke and Ryan Henderson in the first three minutes. Delton answered quickly though, getting a goal from TJ Boreham off an assist from Mitch Wandell in the fourth minute. Wandell evened up the game with a goal off an assist from Jimmy Deibert 18 minutes in. Parchment though scored two more times before the end of the half, and despite an Saxon Sports Shorts HHS JV Boys’ Tennis The Hastings JV boys’ tennis team traveled to Caledonia last past Friday and were downed by a score of 3-1. The Saxon second doubles team of Tom Puerach and Calvin Case took the only win for the Saxons. Nate Rhodes stepped into a singles match and lost a close match. The first doubles team of Logan Barrett and Matt Klostermam lost in a third set tie-breaker. HHS JV Football The Hastings junior varsity football remained unbeaten with a 28-7 victory at Wayland last Thursday. The Saxons had trailed 7-6 at halftime. Anthony Veltre threw three touchdown passes, two to Alex Nichols covering 29, and 24 yards. The third found Tyler Stolicker from 15 yards out. Bob Leedy scored the last touchdown of the night on a two-yard carry, and Jacob Comer add the two-point conversion. The Saxon defense was led by Joe Krebbs, and Adam Keeler. answer by Thiago Lima two minutes before the half, was able to hold the lead for the rest of the evening. Kane Smith and Mike Emig had the two other first half goals for Parchment. The visiting Panthers got a goal from Emig to start the second half on a direct kick, then Lima answered for Delton to make it 5-4 in favor of Parchment. The final 32 minutes of the game were all Parchment though. Emig put his team back up two with his third goal of the game, and would score another ten minutes later. Ben Vandersloot, Henderson, Wilke, and Smith each added another goal for Parchment the rest of the way. Parchment only had 22 shots on goal for the game, but got half of them in the net. Delton Kellogg had 12 shots on goal. Panther keeper Joey Springer had 11 saves. In between those two contests, the Panthers scored a 2-1 non-conference victory over Saranac. Delton got the game winner in the 77th minute off the foot of Lima, who got an assist from Wandell. Delton led 1-0 at the half. Lima assisted Wandell on the first goal of the game. Saranac answered back in the 66th minute with a goal by Paul Simpson off an error by the Panther defense. Delton Kellogg is now 3-4 overall this season. The Panthers were scheduled face another tough KVA foe at Hackett Catholic Central last night. Delton returns to action Monday at home against Pennfield, then next Wednesday will play at Maple Valley. Delton Kellogg’s TJ Boreham (left) and Thiago Lima (right) come together to get the ball off the feet of a Parchment player during last Wednesday’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Dailey breaks up FHE pack a little Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team was 1-1 in its first duals of the O-K Gold Conference season last Thursday at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. The Saxons scored a 22-34 win over Wayland, but fell 17-44 to the defending league champions from Forest Hills Eastern. In the dual between the Hawks and the Wildcats, FHE came out as 16-47 winners. Troy Dailey led the Saxon team, placing fourth overall in the three-team battle with a time of 17 minutes 11 seconds. Forest Hills Eastern had the top three runners, led by Chad Scott who was the only guy in the race to break 17 minutes. He finished in 16:49. Spencer Ferris was second in 17:02 and Erik Bates third in 17:09. Scott, Ferris, Bates, and Garrett Cullen who placed fifth in 17:28 were all members of the FHE team which placed fifth at the Division 2 State Finals last year. Cullen was a state medallist. Behind Dailey for the Saxons in the dual with FHE, Mitch Singleterry was seventh in 18:54, Mile Belcher tenth in 19:36, Hastings tennis has tough time with Hawks and Scots The Saxon varsity boys’ tennis team was shut out by a couple of the best teams in the O-K Gold Conference last week. FHE and Caledonia both scored 8-0 victories over Hastings. Hastings’ head coach Ed von der Hoff said he liked what he saw from first singles player Eric Pettengill, although he lost a tough match 6-3, 6-1. The Saxons also got a solid effort from John Kalmink who was downed 6-0, 6-1 at second singles, and from the fourth doubles team of James Moray and Cody Davis which fell 6-4, 6-0. Some of the tightest matches were at the top of the line-up Friday too, when the Saxons went up against the Fighting Scots from Caledonia. Caledonia’s Eric Pell scored a 6-1, 6-3 win over Riley McLean. At second singles, Trent Pontious topped Pettengill 6-2, 6-3. In the third singles match, Kalmink was downed 6-2, 6-4 by Adam Thelen. HYAA Football Lions and Vikings chase pack at Bath Invitational Lansing Catholic’s top five runners all finished in the top 15 at Wednesday’s Ovid-Elsie Marauder Invitational to win the girls’ championship. Lakewood’s girls finished in 11th place, and the boys’ in tenth on the day. The Cougars and Vikings will meet a few times this season in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, and the Vikings saw who they’ll be chasing. The Viking girls were led by Cassie Thelen, who was 24th in 23 minutes 18.7 seconds. Maria Patrick was 59th in 22:28.1, Courtney Jenkins 62nd in 25:50.6, Roxanne Powelson 63rd in 25:55.7, and Magdalena Salowski 74th in 27:44.6. The Cougars finished the girls’ race with 47 points, led by individual champion Megan Heeder who hit the finish line in 20:07.5. Lapeer East was second with 95 points, followed by Owosso 103, DeWitt 108, Beal 134, Fowler 157, Chesaning 159, Bath 184, Durand 217, Byron 263, Lakewood 282, Maple Valley 330, and Ovid-Elsie NTS. Lauren Trumble led the Mapel Valley ladies, placing 43rd in 24:25.0. Jessica Rushford was 51st in 24:49.3, Megan Shoemaker 76th in 28:07.7, Pantera Rider 78th in 28:33.7, and Kayla Shaw 82nd in 30:33.8. Behind Heeder for the Cougars, Adrienne Powell was eighth in 22:11.9, Catherine Swiderski 11th in 22:25.5, Allie Brown 12th in 22:31.5, and Hunter Puma 15th in 22:40.1. Fowler’s Brianne Feldpausch was nearly a minute back of Heeder, placing second in 21:02.9. Chesaning won the boys’ title, finishing with 52 points. Durand finished with 71, followed by Lansing Catholic 75, Owosso 109, Byron 126, Lapeer East 172, Fowler 189, Bath 216, Ovid-Elsie 217, Lakewood 217, DeWitt 270, Maple Valley 297, and Beal 353. Tucker Seese paced the Viking boys with a 14th place time of 18:17.1. Adam Senters was 37th in 19:36.6, Jason Foltz 45th in 20:18.4, Eddie Barta 54th in 20:33.6, and Michael Kutch 67th in 21:50.5. Ovid-Elsie’s sixth and seventh runners both finished just ahead of the Vikings’ number six runner to earn the tie-breaker for tenth place. Joe Benedict led the Lion boys’ with a 23rd place time of 18:51.0. Brady Halliwill was 52nd in 20:30.7, Christian Sawon 64th in 21:36.0, Darius France 77th in 23:26.9, and Zach Mellville 81st in 23:47.1. Durand’s David Madrigal was the boys’ champion in 16:09.3, and Chesaning’s Trevor Denton was the only other runner to finish in under 17 minutes as he crossed the finish line in 16:48.4. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Taylor Klotz 11th in 19:53, and Jake Partridge 12th in 20:01. Zach Kasper was the top runner for Wayland seventh overall in 18:19. There were problems with the results in the girls’ race between FHE, Wayland, and Hastings. No results have been released as of yet. The top finishers for Hastings on the day were Alaina Case, Taylor Carter, Cherie Kosbar, Meg Travis, and Anna Banister. “I assume it is because of a mix up where one athlete went through the chute twice. My assumption is that she was DQ’ed and that is likely what messed up the results,” said Saxon head coach Jamie Dixon. The Saxons head to the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational this Saturday, then will return to league action next Wednesday at Johnson Park. The Saxons’ Mitch Singleterry (left) and Mile Belcher get off to a good start at Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference meet at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Meg Travis cruises along during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference meet at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Team sets 3 records, meets 3 state times, at first swim meet The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team set the bar high at its first meet of the season. The Trojans opened the year in the pool at Fremont last Thursday, and set three new team records and had three performances which qualified swimmers for the state meet. Natalie VanDenack was the first girl ever to earn a spot swimming in the state finals last year. She will be headed back again in Division 1 after winning the 50-yard freestyle with a team-record time of 25.60 seconds Thursday. She also met the state qualifying mark in the 100-yard freestyle which she won with a time of 55.64. Joining her there will be freshman teammate Alexa Schipper, who won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1 minute 12.10 seconds. That time is also a new team record. Those marks came in three of the Trojans’ ten victories on the afternoon in the five-lane pool. TK-Hastings took the meet by the score of 78-24. TK-Hastings started the day by setting a new team record in the 200-yard medley, as the team of Kayla Strumberger, Schipper, VanDenack, and Marissa Meyering finished in 1:59.45. The Trojan team of Mandy Buehler, Karlstyn Sheldon, Meyering, and Schipper won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:55.43. Kaylee DeMink, Meyering, Tori Cybulski, and VanDenack teamed up to close the night out with a first-place time of 4:14.93 in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Schipper also won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:07.07. Cybulski won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:28.56. Michelle Howard won the 500yard freestyle in 6:31.08. Tracy Hodges took the diving with a score of 150.70. Destiny Noordyk won the 200-yard individual medley for Fremont, touching the wall in 2:34.93, and took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:09.00. 5th & 6th Gold The HYAA fifth and sixth grade Gold football team defeated Battle Creek St. Joseph Saturday afternoon 28-14. The game was 0-0 at the half, however, the Saxon offense dominated behind the running of Andy Gee who had 154 yards on the day and one touchdown. Quarterback Owen Post rushed for 87 yards scoring two touchdowns and four extra-points. Clay Coltson had several great kickoff and punt returns and scored one touchdown. Alex McMahon, Quentin Wigg, Sam Dakin, and Daniel Hooten led the Saxon defense, which featured fifteen different players with multiple tackles. 3rd & 4th Gold The HYAA third and fourth grade Gold team defeated Battle Creek Central 34-24 Saturday, thanks to a balanced running attack led by Terry Dulls 107 yards, Nate Hubert’s 50 yards, and Pierson Tinkler and Brendan Millers 30 yards apiece. Ethan Barton, Caden Herrington, Evan Kuntz, Jackson Long, Drew Philips, Seth Ackley, and Logan Twiss helped pave the way. Scoring for the young Saxons were Hobert with three rushing and one passing touchdown, Pierson Tinkler with a touchdown reception and a rushing touchdown as well as Terrie Dull with three extrapoint conversions. 3rd & 4th Blue The HYAA third and fourth grade Blue team opened its season with a 33-12 win over Battle Creek Central. The offensive line of Jeremiah Hasty, Nick Abbott, Matt Sherman, Dayton Graham, Dylan Podbevsek, Trenton Mesecar, and Matthew Stiles took control of the game by opening up big holes for Saxon backs. Hastings started to take control when Parker Smith hit Garrett Colston for a 51yard touchdown pass on the final play of the first half. Kyler Podbevsek and Cole Hall also had nice runs and scored TD’s for Hastings. The defense led by Aaron Johns, Hayden Redmond, Hunter Prior, Austin Service, D’Angel McGregor, Andrew Miller, and Eric Baldry turned in a great effort with several good tackles against a fast team. �Page 16 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings and Delton Kellogg are still undefeated by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After Friday night there will be only one unbeaten team left in the O-K Gold Conference. The only question is whether it will be the team that grinds it out on the ground, or the team that’s been capitalizing on big plays with the passing game. Hastings and Forest Hills Eastern meet up this Friday night in a game between two 3-0 squads. Both teams won their league openers last week, with Hastings topping Wayland and Forest Hills Eastern earning an impressive win over the defending league champions from Caledonia. FHE quarterback Zak Wilkerson was 15- of-28 passing the ball on the night for 280 yards and the two touchdowns. The Hawks took advantage of a couple Caledonia mistakes as well. That’s what FHE has done all season so far. “Obviously they’re much improved,” Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher said of the Hawks. “They struggled last year. This year they’ve really got it rolling. In the victory against Caledonia last week they did what they’ve done all year, and that’s be very opportunistic. They forced other teams to have turnovers. They’ve taken advantage of turnovers. They’ve had some blocked kicks. They’ve hit some big passes.” The Hawks were just 1-8 last year, getting a victory over Thornapple Kellogg on the last Friday night of the regular season in a battle between two previously winless teams. FHE couldn’t get much going on the ground against Caledonia, rushing 26 times for just 26 yards. “It’s going to be a little bit of a systemic battle,” said Rademacher, who’s Saxons rushed for over 400 yards last week against Wayland and the previous week against Hillsdale. The county’s other 3-0 team, Delton Kellogg, faces a winless team this week when it travels to Kalamazoo to take on Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthers have been beating up on the bottom of the Kalamazoo Valley Association so far this season. The Panthers have had a hand in it, but its three opponents so far are a combined 1-8 on the season and adding the Irish makes that mark 1-11. Delton got its offense rolling for the first time last week against Galesburg-Augusta, and will look to keep it rolling against the Irish who have given up an average of nearly 57 points per game this season. Maple Valley is home to take on a tough Schoolcraft team in the KVA this week, while Lakewood is home for the first time this season when it takes on Lansing Catholic. The Vikings are the only winless team left in the county, but they finally scored their first touchdowns of the season last week against Portland. Lansing Catholic is coming in off a big victory over Corunna last week to open the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season. Current Records Delton Kellogg 3-0 Hastings 3-0 Maple Valley 1-2 Thornapple Kellogg 1-2 Lakewood 0-3 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. The Saxons’ Kyle Griffith dives over Wayland’s Jake Tobolic to get to the end zone in the first quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Hastings. 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Andrew Halderman added the point after kick. From there on out, the Saxon defense led by defensive back Jon Gieseler, linebacker Luke Hubbell, and lineman Matt Mansfield forced Wayland to work hard to move the football. Wayland finished with just 216 yards of total offense, including 33 rushing attempts for 139 yards. “We made plays,” said Rademacher. “Wayland had some success driving the ball on us, but once we got our backs to the end zone we came up with the plays.” The Saxons on the other hand rushed for 431 yards, led by Alex Randall who finished with 170 yards on 17 carries. Hubbell added 90 yards on the ground, Dewey Slaughter 71, and quarterback Sean McKeough had 53 rushing yards to go along with 33 yards passing. “We were able to hit them a couple different ways,” said Rademacher. “We had three backs up around or over 75 yards, and connected on a couple of nice passes.” The Saxons pulled to within a point on a 15-yard touchdown pass from McKeough to Kyle Griffith. The extra point kick was no good. The next two times the Saxons scored, in the second quarter on a 15-yard run by Slaughter and a 28-yard run by Randall, they went for two. McKeough completed twoponit passes to Hubbell and Slaughter, and the Saxons led 22-7 at the half. Randall finished with three touchdowns, rushing in from 42 yards out for the only score of the third quarter then adding a 26yard touchdown run in the fourth. Slaughter had a two-yard score in the fourth quarter as well. Zack Nurenberg connected on a pair of point after kicks in the fourth. Quarterback Jeremy Diller provided much of the Wildcat offense, rushing 20 times for 132 yards and completing 8-of-17 passes for 77 yards. Santonio DiCesare had six receptions for 30 yards. Delton Kellogg 31, Galesburg-Augusta 8 Galesburg-Augusta did something no other team has been able to do so far this season, keep the Delton Kellogg special teams out of the end zone. Delton Kellogg’s offense was special enough Friday night not to need a special teams score in a 31-8 win over the visiting Rams. The Panthers got a pair of one-yard touchdown runs from Jordan Bourdo in the fourth quarter to pull away. Matt Ingle added a twopoint conversion run after the first one, and Gavin Brinley converted on the extra-point kick following the second. Galesburg-Augusta had pulled to within eight points on an 86-yard touchdown pass from Dylon Davis to Jeremy Elsey in the third quarter and Davis’ ensuing two-point pass to Kyle Mallwitz. Delton Kellogg jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the game, with a one-yard touchdown run by Ingle and a 26-yard field goal by Brinley in the second quarter. The Panthers then pushed their advantage to 16-0 on Bourdo’s ten-yard TD run in the third quarter that was followed by another Brinley kick. Bourdo had three touchdowns on the night, and rushed the ball 19 times for 80 yards. Ingle led the Delton attack with 22 carries for 126 yards. Brinley had a good night throwing the ball, connecting on 4-of-7 passes for 128 yards. Deon Ferris led the Panther receivers in yardage, hauling in one pass for 51 yards. Galesburg-Augusta had 309 yards of offense, but could only find the end zone the one time. Pennfield 47, Maple Valley 6 The Lions just couldn’t get anything going at Pennfield Friday night. Pennfield improved to 3-0 on the season with a 47-6 victory over Male Valley’s varsity football team in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. The host Panthers scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to build a 34-0 half-time victory, then upped the lead to 41-0 on Adam Vanderwall’s second TD run of the night with just over four minutes gone in the third quarter. Vanderwall had the Panthers’ first touchdown as well, on a three-yard run in the opening quarter. Nicolas Acton tossed a 75-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Wenzensky two minutes into the second quarter, then hit Chris Talbon for a 34-yard score 1:31 before the half. In between those two touchdowns, Wenzensky scored on a nine-yard run. Trevor Tuttle closed out the scoring for the night with a 20-yard TD run with 4:01 to play. Maple Valley got its lone touchdown on a seven-yard run by Trenton Courtney with 8:16 left in the fourth quarter. Both teams turned the ball over three times, but it was the Panthers who took advantage. Brendon Clements and Wenzensky both covered up Lion fumbles, and Taylor Crouch had an interception. The Panther defense limited the Lions to just 173 yards of offense on the night, with 95 of that on the ground and 78 passing. Austin Pool completed 3-of-10 pass attempts for Maple Valley, connecting with Cody Linehart twice for 58 yards, and once with Zach Eddy for a 20-yard gain. Kyle Burns led the Maple Valley rushing attack with 12 carries for 59 yards, and Courtney rushed four times for 19 yards. Acton was 6-of-8 passing for Pennfield for 230 yards, and had one pass picked off by the Lions’ Michael Caldwell. Garrett Reid and Brandon Cosgrove recovered fumbles for Maple Valley. Burns and Courtney both finished with eight tackles, and Cosgrove had six. The Panthers had just three more first downs than the Lions, but big plays into the end zone meant that Pennfield didn’t get the chance to move the chains. Pennfield had 402 yards of offense, including 172 yards on the ground. Vanderwall was the Panthers’ top rusher, carrying just four times for 43 yards. Wenzensky had three catches for 105 yards, and Talbot had two for 102 yards. Tyler Grimes paced the Pennfield defense with seven tackles. The Lions are now 1-2 this season in the KVA, and will get a visit from Schoolcraft next Friday. The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a 33-3 victory over Parchment Friday night. Portland 28, Lakewood 14 Cody Lindemulder returned a Raider fumble 75 yards for the Vikings’ first touchdown of the season in the fourth quarter Friday FOOTBALL, continued on page 17 Thornapple Kellogg quarterback Coley McKeough has a pass attempt disrupted by Ottawa Hills’ Javon Phillips during the first quarter Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bowling Scores Tuesday Trios Colman’s 8-4; Lynn Denton Agency 7-5; CBS 6-6; Quick Resp. Fire 6-6; Lu’s Team 66; Team 8 6-2; Trouble 5-7; Super Cirps 3-5; Team 9 1-3; Team 10 0-4. High Game - Shirlee 197; Tammy 179; Renee 208; Paula 179; Deb 180; Marry 197; Vickie 170; Luanne 192; Margaret 165; Penny 177; Julie 167; Opal 166; Heather 154. Tuesday Night Mixed Men’s High Games - K. Beebe 233; G. Heard 182; K. Armstrong 170; C. Steeby 170; G. Hause 168. Men’s High Series - K. Beebe 588; G. Heard 528; G. Hause 466; L. Porter 448; C. Armstrong 467. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 189; M. Westbrook 165; B. Smith 149; S. Beebe 147; D. Ware 136. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 511; M. Westbrook 462; S. Beebe 433; B. Smith 399; D. Ware 389. Friday Night Mixed All But One 4; Matt’s Bunch 4; The 4 B’s 3; Shirlee’s Family 3; 9 N-a-Wiggle 3; Haldan 2; Spare Time 2; Dum Schitz 1; Spencers Towing 1; Heads Out 1; Ten Pins 0; Oldies But Goodies 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 256-705; P. Ramey 204-536; R. Murrah 181-481; C. Thomson 177-443; J. Gasper 219; K. Becker 194; J. Bowman 174; M. Sears 167. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 226-644; J. Daniel 204-566; B. Madden 201-560; D. Sears 177-489; B. Taylor 237; M. Kasinsky 225; A. Miller 224; M. Eaton 198; D. McKee 190. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 4; Heath Gang 3; Team Ate 3; Pin Chasers 3; Sandbaggers 2; Lanes Divided 2; Late Arrivals 1; Funky Bowlers 1; Shelly’s Country Daycare 1; Straight Lines 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 224-599; K. Becker 212-556; M. Daniels 210; A. Hubbell 192; N. Shafer 191; N. Mroz 188; F. Ames 152; S. Henry 140. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 245-650; B. Rentz 233-586; B. Churchill 232-575; E. Bartlett 215-574; B. Shafer 198554; Ty Heath 190-542; J. Haner 244; T. Heath 218; DJ James 213; M. Bassett 123; JJ Britten 167; T. Cooley 146. Thursday Angels Varney’s Const. 7-1; Newton Const. 6-2; Miller Farm Repair 6-2; Viking 4-4; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 4-4; Maude’s Team 4-0; Hastings Bowl 3-5; Moore Apts. 2-6; Allure 2-6; Hastings City Bank 1-7. High Games and Series - J. Baker 134; B. Franks 176; S. Day 180; D. Curtis 174; C. Hurless 165; J. Gasper 211; J. Madden 184; D. Bartimus 188; R. White 157; C. Shellenbarger 213-594; K. Russell 129; M. Miller 150; M. Gdula 227-558; C. Curtis 134; J. Magoon 170; T. Thomas 132; M. Roobol 121; L. Clements 162; N. Taylor 155; L. Apsey 174; K. Kendall 189; B. Cuddahee 205; D. McMacken 132; M. Weiler 132. J. Baker picked up the 3-7 split. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 17 FOOTBALL, continued from page 16 night at Portland. Later, the Vikings ran a perfect two-minute drive which was capped off by an eight-yard touchdown run by Josh Willette. Those two TD’s came a little too late for the Vikings though in a 28-14 defeat to open the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season. The Vikings are now 0-3 on the year. Portland’s lines dominated the game, completely smothering the Viking rushing attack. “Portland is way too big and way too strong,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. Lakewood did gain 123 yards through the air, with Jordan Smith completing 11-of-21 pass attempts for 101 yards. He did throw two interceptions though. Mackenzie Doane completed 2-of-4 passes for 22 yards. The Raiders scored one TD in each of the first two quarters, then upped their lead to 280 with two scores in the third. The Viking defense was solid much of the night. The second Portland score, a two-yard touchdown run by John Caleb, came after a blocked punt gave the Raiders good field position. One of Smith’s two interceptions set the Raiders up in good position for a score in the third. Wes Cramer had 16 tackles for Lakewood, Lindemulder 15, and Ryan Steverson had ten. Portland quarterback John Kenyon started the scoring for his team with a 30-yard TD pass to Travis Moss. He added two touchdown passes to Bill Feldpausch in the third quarter, one of 45 yards and another from three yards out. The Raiders finished with 350 yards of total offense, with 220 of that coming on the ground and Kenyon completing 10-of-14 passes for 126 yards. Willette had six catches for the Vikings on the night, for 39 yards. Nathan Bryans had three catches for 71 yards, and Lindemulder had three catches for ten yards. Despite some struggles, Veitch was happy with the improvement in his team’s offense. “We were not confused tonight. I thought we did a great job with that,” Veitch said. “We had just one play that we had some miscommunication on. People went where they were supposed to. (Portland just beat us up in the middle tonight. They were bigger and stronger than us.” Ottawa Hills 36, Thornapple Kellogg 13 For the second week in a row the Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team hung with a good team early, only to see the game slip away. Turnovers hurt TK again. The Trojans gave up the ball to Ottawa Hills four times in a 3613 loss Friday in Middleville to open O-K Gold Conference action. “We can’t fight two teams, ourselves and the other team, and expect to win games,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. TK turned the ball over six times the previous week against Holland Christian. Like the Maroons, the Bengals capitalized. “We’ve had a problem with it. We focused on it in practice,” said Ruger. “We try hard not to make it the only issue, because we’ve got other fundamental issues, but shoot - you can’t turn the ball over like we did tonight.” The Bengals had problems of their own, and also turned the ball over four times. “It was very sloppy offensively,” said Ottawa Hills head coach Chuck Ruffin. “Tons and tons and tons of blown assignments, but I think the point total shows we do have weapons. We can be a good football team if we put it all together.” The Bengals made up for their mistakes with size and athleticism. Devon Ivy finished the night with seven rushes for 90 yards and two touchdowns, and added four receptions for 53 yards. Quarterback Chris Pulley was 14-of-24 throwing the ball for 168 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed 13 times for 108 yards and two more scores. “Devon Ivy is a weapon. He’s a weapon on punt returns, running the football, catching the football. We’re trying to find more ways to get him the football,” said Ruffin. The Bengals took a 6-0 lead in the ball game. After an interception by Ed Hardy, they needed to cover just 27 yards to get to the end zone. Pulley completed the drive with a fiveyard run. The extra-point kick was no good. Ottawa Hills then made it 12-0 on Ivy’s 42yard touchdown run with 10:36 left in the first half. The Trojans did battle back. Jesse Aubil had the first of two fumble recoveries for TK, to get the Trojan offense the ball just inside Ottawa Hills territory. A big run by Matt Raymond sparked the offense, and TK would eventually score on a four-yard run by Marquise Gill. Tyler Karcher added the extra point. TK then took a 13-12 lead on a ten-yard run by quarterback Coley McKeough with 2:52 left in the first half. The Trojans got the ball at the ten-yard-line after a shotgun snap came before Pulley was ready for it, and rolled back into TK territory where Aubil recovered. It didn’t take long for Pulley and Ivy to pull the Bengals back in front. With just under 40 seconds left in the first half, Pulley tossed a pass to a wide open Ivy along the left side for a 22-yard score that made it 18-13 at the break. “I’ve got to give my seniors credit,” said Ruffin. “When we went in at half-time the seniors said ‘relax. We’ve just got to sit down and relax, and play football’. I didn’t say anything. They said it.” The Bengals never trailed again. The Trojans were successful on an on-side kick attempt to start the second half, but two plays later Bengal linebacker Romario Allen busted out of the Trojan backfield with the football and wasn’t hauled down until he was inside the TK 25-yard-line. It only took three plays for the Bengals to push their lead to 24-13 on a five-yard run by Pulley. They pushed that advantage to 30-13 midway through the third quarter on a 19-yard TD pass from Pulley to Jerald Bell, and then to 36-13 early in the fourth Ivy’s second 42-yard scoring run. “We came out strong and it’s a thing where we know we can compete with people now, but then all of a sudden we start making mistakes,” said Ruger, who’s team falls to 1-2 on the season. McKeough was just 2-of-8 passing on the night for 22 yards. TK had 145 yards of total offense, with 123 coming on the ground. Jacob McCarty rushed six times for 32 yards, and Raymond had 11 carries for 44 yards. EXHIBIT B TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASANT LAKE SEWER EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, received petitions to acquire, construct, install and finance sanitary sewer extensions and improvement consisting of sanitary sewer collection and transmission laterals, and related appurtenances thereto as an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System to serve properties in and around Pleasant Lake located with the Township and Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1. (the “District”) (the “Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the petitions are legally sufficient and that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: PLEASANT LAKE SEWER EXTENSION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 0803-005-045-10 -005-056-00; -005-057-00; -005-058-00; -005-059-00; -005-060-00; -005-061-00; 005-063-00; -005-064-00; -005-065-00; -005065-01; 0803-005-491-00; -005-492-00; -005-493-00; -005-494-00; -005-495-00; -005-496-00; -005-497-00; -005-498-00; -005-499-00; Bengal receiver Jerald Bell pushes TK’s Jacob Bultema out of his way on his way to the end zone in the third quarter of Ottawa Hills’ 36-13 win in Middleville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 0803-008-001-50; -008-003-00; -008-004-00; -008-005-00; -008-006-00; -008-007-00; -008-008-00; -008-009-00; -008-010-00; -008-011-00; -008012-00; -008-013-00; -008-014-00; -008-015-00; -008-016-00; -008-027-20; -008-037-00; 0803-100-001-00; -100-002-00; -100-003-00; -100-004-00; -100-005-00; -100-006-00; -100-007-00; -100-008-00; -100-009-00; -100-010-00; -100011-00; -100-012-00; -100-014-00; -100-016-00; -100-022-00 0803-110-001-00; -110-002-00; -110-003-00; -110-004-00; -110-005-00; -110-006-00; -110-007-00; -110-008-00; -110-009-00; -110-011-05; -100012-00; -110-013-00; -110-014-00; -110-014-05; -110-015-00; -110-016-00; -110-017-00; -110-018-00; -110-018-50; -110-019-00; -110-020-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Maple Valley’s Cody James is turned on his head at the end of a play in the Lions’ loss at Pennfield High School Friday night. (Photo by Michele Schultz/axiomphotobiz@yahoo.com) Boundary of Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hold a public hearing at a special meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, the 23rd day of September, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions, the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Saxon quarterback starts to look down field after a play fake on a two-point try against Wayland in the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Dated: September 1, 2009 77538293 Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk �Page 18 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Scots, Pioneers, Sailors and Hawkeyes win at TK again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All four teams were repeat champions Monday. The East Grand Rapids girls, Caledonia boys, and Hamilton girls dominated their respective races in the Thornapple Kellogg The Saxons’ Troy Dailey cruises along in second place during Monday afternoon’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Invitational at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area at Gun Lake. The closest of those three races was Thornapple Kellogg’s Casey Lawson picks up her pace as she closes in on a tenth place finish in the Thornapple Division girls’ race at Monday’s TK Invite. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Caledonia’s 33-72 victory over second-place Byron Center in the Thornapple Division boys’ race. The East Grand Rapids girls won the Thornapple Division girls’ race by a score of 21-80 over second-place Byron Center. Hamilton’s girls scored just 22 points, in the Kellogg Division girls’ race, with West Catholic finishing in second with 77 points. South Christian’s boys edged out Saranac’s by a single point, 72-73 to win the Kellogg Division title. All four championship teams on the warm sunny day were the same teams that took home titles a year ago on a cold wet afternoon. For the Fighting Scot boys this is their fifth straight championship at the event. While they team standings were never in doubt, the Thornapple Division boys’ race was the tightest individually at the top. Byron Center’s Jeff Sattler edged out Hastings’ Troy Dailey by three seconds. Sattler came in in 16 minutes 33 seconds, and Dailey in 16:36. “Byron Center looked good. Middleville looked good. Dailey from Hastings looked great,” said Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson. “It was a nice race today. Good competition. We’re still working on getting those five, six, seven guys up there.” Caledonia had four of the top ten runners, and Thornapple Kellogg two. Behind Sattler and Dailey, Caledonia’s Kort Alexander was third in 16:54 and Mason Przybysz fourth in 17:12. Their teammate Evan Zych was sixth in 17:16, and Brian Farhadi ninth in 18:14. TK was led by Dustin Brummel who was fifth in 17:16, and Carl Olsen eighth in 18:00. Dailey’s Saxons were third as a team with 109 points, followed by East Grand Rapids 112, TK 119, Rogers 124, Lowell 158, and Wayland 176. Delton Kellogg had a strong showing in the Kellogg Division boys’ race, placing third with 91 points. West Catholic was fourth with 100 points, followed by Hamilton 114, Comstock Park 127, Freedom Baptist 171, Lakewood 192, Maple Valley 242, and Fennville 299. The Panthers had four runners in the top 23, and two in the top ten. Nick Rendon led the way for Delton with a fifth-place time of 17:46. Ryan Watson finished tenth in 18:02. “I think Ryan’s still figuring this 5K out,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. “He’s right there. It’s pretty good for a sophomore, his first time running.” Saranac’s James Vance had the top boys’ time in the race, finishing in 16:58. Saranac’s Melinda Palinkas won the Kellogg Division girls’ race, finishing in 19 minutes and 12 seconds. She was never pushed in the race, as Hamilton’s Anna Sall finished second in 20:19. Sall led a wave of Hawkeyes to the finish line. Seven Hamilton runners placed in the top ten. With Sarah Oren placing third in 20:40, Molly Oren fourth in 20:56, Emily Oren sixth in 21:02, and Coryell seventh in 21:08. Meg Thompson was eighth in 21:13, and Jacquelynn Overbeek ninth in 21:26. Delton Kellogg had two girls near the top in the scoring, with freshman Brianna Russell just edging out sophomore teammate Jolene Drum at the finish line. They finished in 12th and 13th places respectively. “Jolene has been sneaking up on Brianna lately, so that’s going to be fun,” said Grimes. “Drum is a competitor. She doesn’t want to give up that number one spot.” Behind Hamilton and West Catholic in the team scoring, Freedom Baptist was third with 131 points, South Christian 133, Saranac 147, Delton Kellogg 163, Comstock Park 187, Maple Valley 221, Lakewood 275, and Fennville 307. East Grand Rapids was nearly as dominant as Hamilton. The Pioneers had five girls finish in the top ten in the Thornapple Division girls’ race. Lauren Grunewald led the way, winning the race in 18 minutes 19 seconds. Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester was second in 19:16, in a battle of two state medallists. Behind Grunewald for EGR, Jessie Baloga was third in 19:32, Katie Samuelson fourth in 19:36, Kat Stubbs sixth in 20:17, and Jill McClain seventh in 20:48. TK had a second runner in the top ten, Casey Lawson, who was tenth in 20:56. Caledonia had two runners in the top ten, with Emily Hazelbach placing eighth in 20:49, and Lisa Schultz ninth in 20:53. Caledonia placed third as a team in the girls’ race, with 102 points. The Scots were followed by Lowell with 110, Thornapple Kellogg 117, Hastings 131, Wayland 144, and Rogers 237. Saxons come up short a few times The Saxons need to find their confidence. Hastings’ varsity volleyball coach Gina McMahon sees the talent on her team, but its still learning how to win. Wayland scored a 3-1 victory over the Saxons in O-K Gold Conference action Tuesday by the scores of 25-6, 17-25, 25-14, 25-19. “I have no doubt in my mind that we could have beaten Wayland,” said McMahon. “Wayland is not any better than we are. We started off very slowly and got beat very badly the first game. I believe the team was embarrassed by how they played in the first game, so they fought back the rest of the night, but came up short.” Kayla Vogel had a team-high 12 kills for the Saxons. Sam Watson had six aces. Veronica Hayden contributed 19 assists. “As the night went on, all the skills improved,” said McMahon. “The team started doing a better job with blocking and serve receive. Brittany Hickey and Beth Sams did a good job with blocking the ball or at least getting their hands on the ball to slow it down, which helps our back row diggers. Sam Watson did a great job coming into the games and putting up a strong serve.” McMahon thought there were some more teams her team could have beaten at Saturday’s Cereal City Tournament in Battle Creek, but Hastings finished the day with a 13 mark. “I strongly believe we could have beaten every team we played on Saturday,” McMahon said. “I know I sound like a broken record, and people are going to start questioning the fact that if the coach can say the team can beat these teams then why aren’t they? The coaches have all the confidence in these players, but the players themselves have to have the confidence. The players need to learn how to win. The players need to start out on top, feel good about it and then push forward to the end.” In the beginning Saturday, the Saxons lost two tough games to league rival Caledonia 25-23, 25-22. North Muskegon then topped the Saxons 25-23, 25-18. The Saxons’ lone win on the day came against Battle Creek Central 25-23, 25-8. In tournament play, Grand Ledge topped the Saxons 18-25, 2510, 17-15. “Even though most of the scores were close, we did not play to our potential, the players would agree with this,” said McMahon. “The players didn't have to say anything at the end of the day, it was written all over their faces. They knew they should be coming home with more wins. Again, we can only learn from our mistakes and move forward. If this team has the willingness to keep working hard, the wins will come, I just know it.” The Saxons return to action tonight at home against Forest Hills Eastern, then are off until heading to Caledonia next Thursday. The Saxons’ Kayla Vogel rises up for an attack during Thursday evening’s O-K Gold Conference dual with Wayland in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Brianna Russell (right) hits the finish line just ahead of teammate Jolene Drum Monday afternoon at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:15 pm Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Varsity JV Fresh. Fresh. JV Varsity JV JV Varsity Varsity Golf Golf Football Volleyball Soccer Swimming Volleyball Football Volleyball Soccer Hastings Country Club Hamilton HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS South Christian HS GRCC Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS South Christian HS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 H A A H H H H A H H FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Football Forest Hills Eastern HS H SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 TBA 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:45 am Christian/Home School Football Girls Varsity Swimming Raider Springs @ GRCC Boys Middle Cross Co. Sparta MS Invite Girls Middle Cross Co. 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H Delton Inv. @ Gilmore A Delton Inv. @ Gilmore A Portland HS H Portland HS H Caledonia HS H Wayland Union HS A Caledonia HS A Caledonia HS A Caledonia HS H Wayland Union HS A Caledonia HS A The Panthers’ Nick Rendon nears the finish line Monday at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C. “Quality Care with Compassion” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule The BANNER 77538357 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Hastings’ Veronica Hayden looks on as the ball falls towards the floor during Thursday evening’s 3-1 loss to the Wayland Wildcats. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Page 19 Lions can’t block DK from getting to 2-0 in KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions put up a single block. They tried a double block. Still, they didn’t get many blocks. The defending Kalamazoo Valley Association champions from Delton Kellogg came to Maple Valley Wednesday night, and scored a 3-0 win over the Lion varsity volleyball team. Delton, which returns virtually its entire line-up from last season, won by the scores of 25-12, 25-16, 25-11. “I thought that they played well there. They’re good,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter said of the Panthers. “They hit. They hit hard. We worked on a few things to prepare for that. I think we need to work on a few more. I still think out girls are good. I think we have a lot of potential.” Panther coach Heather Magelssen, who was leading the team in her father’s absence on the night, saw the potential as well. “I really think that Maple Valley is a good team,” said Magelssen. “They’re a very good team. They can dig. They were digging everything.” Carpenter said she struggled with the choice of how to defend the Panthers at the net. Even with two blockers, the Lions had a tough time knocking down attacks by the Panthers. And having two girls there at the net meant one less defender trying to stop balls before they hit the floor. The Lions didi keep the ball alive for a number of great rallies against the Panthers. “I felt that our girls kept it together as a team,” Carpenter said. “Their defense looked good. I as a coach have a decision to make with our blocking. It’s something I’ve been struggling with.” Samantha Bissett had 33 digs to lead the Lions in that category, and Tina Westendorp added 27 to go along with a team high seven kills. Tiffani Allwardt had four kills, and Jennifer Kent added two kills and three aces. The Lions are now 1-1 in the league. Delton Kellogg improves to 2-0 in the conference with the win. “For the most part I’m happy with how they played. We’re working on some things. We’re working on being fast, and quick,” said Magelssen. “Just trying to keep other teams off their heels.” Terin Norris led the Panthers on the night with 26 assists, seven aces, six kills, and five blocks. Adrianna Culbert had eight kills and five aces. Katie Searles chipped in seven kills, and Hannah Williams and Carly Boehm had five kills each. Boehm added five blocks. Kaitlin Marshall paced the Panthers defensively with 18 digs. The Panthers’ Adrianna Culbert tips a quick ball over the net against Maple Valley Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan boys win a dual, Winchester wins a race who was tenth in 25:01. Jessica Crawford was 11th in 25:16, and Allison Brown 12th in 25:54. The Cougars had the next six runners to finish in the scoring after Lawson. Erin O’Neil was fourth in 21:32, Allison Danhof fifth in 22:47, Zoe VanHeest sixth in 22:59, and Haley Rosenbach seventh in 23:09. The Trojan boys were 1-1 on the day, falling to the Cougars but topping Ottawa Hills. The Bengals did not have a girls’ team. The Cougars topped the Trojans 23-35, and the Bengals 15-50. TK bested the Bengals 1548. Thornapple Kellogg had two of the top three runners in the race. Catholic Central’s Patrick Kneibel won in 18:07.8. Times were not available for the Trojan runners, but Dustin Brummel was second and Carl Olsen third. They both finished less than 30 seconds behind Kneibel. “They looked good,” TK head coach Josh Reynolds said of his runners. “The times didn’t reflect it. There were a couple kids out there that looked like they were working hard though.” In the dual with the Cougars, Matt Williamson was eighth, Tim Olsen tenth, and Dominic Bierenga 12th. “We’ve got a little bigger group, with more packs,” said Reynolds. “They’re pretty tight there from five to ten. I think every time we race our number ten could be our number five in some races, which is nice for me to have.” Ottawa Hills was led by Kevin Grant, who was sixth overall in the race with TK. The O-K Gold Conference gets together again Sept. 23, at Johnson Park. Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! Lakewood tennis wins one, drops one on its new courts Lakewood’s varsity boys’ tennis team fell to 0-2 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 7-1 loss to Lansing Catholic Tuesday. Riley Nisbet at third singles scored the only victory of the afternoon for the Vikings, defeating Tom Cummings 6-4, 6-4. Those were the only two sets Lakewood players won, and the only other flights were the Vikings weren’t blanked in a set came at fourth singles and third doubles. Alex Hunter fell to Mitch Moore at fourth singles, 6-2, 61. At third doubles, the Lakewood duo of David Parks and Stephen Nisbet fell to Ethan Archer and Shane Guysky 6-2, 6-3. There was a cook-out to celebrate last week Tuesday (Sept. 8), but it was the Orioles who were smoked. Lakewood, playing its first match on the new courts at the Lakewood High School, scored an 8-0 victory over visiting Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. The closest match of the afternoon was at first doubles, where the Lakewood duo of Matt Flessner and Anthony Haskin defeated A group of Thornapple Kellogg boys that includes Carl Olsen (from left), Dustin Brummel, Matt Williamson, and Tim Olsen breaks to the front at the start of last Wednesday’s O-K Gold race at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There have been reasons for Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester to be happy , and reasons for her to be unhappy early in the cross country season. The state runner-up from last year in Division 2 was also the runner-up in each of the Trojans’ first two races of 2009. Saranac’s Melinda Palinkas, the state runner-up in Division 4 last year, bested her at the Lakewood Invitational to open the season. Grand Ledge’s Jennifer Snellgrove, a state medallist in Division 1 last year, outran her at the Rockford Invitational. It’s probably a good thing though to be pushed early in the season. Winchester was hardly challenged until the state finals at Michigan International Speedway in 2008, She won every race last year until that one. “The first two races I lost, but they were better than my times from the beginning of last year,” said Winchester. Winchester did win Wednesday, in the Trojans’ season opening O-K Gold Conference dual with Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday afternoon. The Trojan girls though fell to the Cougars 24-37. Winchester finished the looping course at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids with a time of 19 minutes 49 seconds. TK’s Casey Lawson was third in 21:06, behind Catholic Central’s Mallory Ursul who hit the finish line in 20:34. “We have more improvement to do, you bet,” said Thornapple Kellogg girls’ coach Tammy Benjamin. “We have a big gap still between our second and third runners, but they’re working on that.” TK’s number three was Sara Densberger, Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams digs a ball up against Maple Valley Wednesday night, during the Panthers’ 3-0 KVA victory at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brady Roys and Tyler Allen 6-0, 4-6, 6-3. That second set was the only one Charlotte took all afternoon long. Leading the singles sweep was Cameron Rowland at first singles, who downed Trevor Marquart 6-1, 6-1. Eric Enz defeated Ethan Clark at number two 6-1, 7-6(2). At third singles, Riley Nisbet beat Joe Vasquez 6-0, 63. Alex Hunter won by default at fourth singles. Alex Schuiling and Adam Barker at second doubles and the fourth doubles team of Dan Pelfrey and Seth Spitzley both won 6-0, 6-0. At third doubles, Lakewood’s team of David Parks and Stephen Nisbet scored a 6-2, 6-0 win. Lakewood opened the CAAC-White season last Thursday with an 8-0 loss at Portland. The closest match in the dual with Portland came at third singles, where Riley Nisbet was downed 6-4, 6-3 by Cannon Strzalka. The Vikings will host the Lakewood Invitational this Saturday, after a league dual at Corunna on Thursday. Celebrate the S A XON SPIRIT with a PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester closes in on the finish line during Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference race at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fall family soccer league begins Maple Valley fall (family) soccer has begun. This is a free, informal league that welcomes anyone 10 years of age and older. The group meets at the Fuller Street Elementary School soccer field in Nashville every Saturday at noon. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. This is a great opportunity to spend quality family time while getting good exercise. Shin guards and cleats are recommended but not required. For further information, please call Cris Fisher at 517-726-1049. To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Hastings Athletic Boosters are sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Forest Hills Eastern, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field. SAXON SPIRIT ... let it show! 77538460 �Page 20 — Thursday, September 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Freshman’s hat-trick leads Hastings past Trojans Hastings’ Josh Dunkelberger steps in to take the ball off the foot of a Cougar attacker during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference victory for the Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons could use another great start Thursday night. Hastings has an important O-K Gold Conference contest on Johnson Field tonight, against the South Christian Sailors. Hastings improved to 3-1-1 in the league jumping out to quick early leads against Catholic Central and Thornapple Kellogg in the last week and holding on for victories. Freshman Max Clark scored in the opening minutes for the Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team at Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday evening, then tallied two more goals in a 5-1 Saxon victory. Clark joined the varsity for its 3-2 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central last Thursday in Hastings, and scored his first goal in that game. He now has four in just three varsity contests. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin said he waited to call up Clark to the varsity because he wanted to “see how our team was going to play with each other, and what we had for Hastings’ Pat Loew (right) battles with Thornapple Kellogg’s Ali Shaw for possession of the ball late in the first half of Tuesday's O-K Gold conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) available subs. Then Pat (Loew) got hurt, this was his first game back. I just saw the potential to use (Clark). He’s a real smart player for his age, and we wanted to take advantage of it.” Clark made a habit of being in the right place in the right time in Middleville. His second goal was the second Saxon attempt at a header inside the Trojan goal mouth. Matt Feldpausch’s header ricocheted to Clark, who headed the ball past TK keeper Max Kiel midway through the first half for a 2-0 Saxon lead. Eric Kendall sent a nice ball through the middle of the Trojan defense that a streaking Clark tap into the back of the net for his third goal, and a 3-0 Saxon lead with 19:19 left in the opening half. Kendall got a goal of his own less than ten minutes into the second half, knocking in the rebound off a shot from teammate Josh Dunkelberger. Kendall would also add the final Saxon tally of the evening on a penalty kick. The Trojans turned up the pressure in the second half, and created a number of scoring chances but couldn’t get many shots on the Saxon net. Steven Cung Bik sent a chip across the front of the Saxon goal mouth, that teammate Jordan Workman settled and knocked past Hastings’ keeper Kevin Bosma for their team’s lone goal. “We let off a little bit. I think people were tired,” said Conklin. “Overall they played pretty well.” Hastings had 12 shots on goal for the night, to the Trojans’ two. Bosma made one save, and Kiel had seven at the other end. Clark had one goal, and Feldpausch and Kendall both added tallies in the Saxons’ 3-2 win over Catholic Central last week in Hastings. Zack Passmore had the only assist for Hastings, on Feldpausch’s goal. All three Saxons found the back of the net in the first half, and Hastings led 3-0 at the break. “GRCC came out strong in the second half to score two goals, but we were able to keep the lead,” Conklin said. In between the two conference contests, the Saxons scored a 6-0 victory at Battle Creek Central on Saturday. Saxon freshman Max Clark (17) heads the ball past Thornapple Kellogg defender Grant Weesie and goalkeeper Max Kiel for his second of three goals Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Feldpausch had two goals, and Jon Aki, Dunkelberger, Mike Purchase, and Zach Bolthouse had the other Hastings’ goals. Cody Redman had a pair of assists, and Bosma and Kendall had one each. After the meeting with South Christian tonight, the Saxons play a non-conference contest at home against Creston Saturday. Tuesday, Hastings returns to league action with a trip to Ottawa Hills. The Trojans had things under control until the second half started against WaylandThursday night. Thornapple Kellogg held the Wildcats without a shot for the entire first half, but Wayland just needed six shots in the second half to get three goals and go onto a 3-1 win. The Trojans had four shots in the first half, but then just one in the second. Trevor Dalton put the lone second half shot for TK in the back of the net, off an assist from Matt VanDongen. “We have a great group of kids on our team and everyday we will strive to develop the confidence we need in the team and ourselves,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “We are fortunate and excited about the second chances we will get with every team in our conference.” The Trojans are now 1-4 in the O-K Gold this season. Lakewood girls split matches in their double dual at Ionia The young Lakewood varsity volleyball squad is still struggling to find the perfect line-up, with injuries and illness being a bother early on as well as youth. “They still need to find the desire to put games away when they have the chance,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “There are still many errors at pressure times. Each player needs to find a way to step up big when they are needed the most.” Lakewood got off to a great start in their match with DeWitt at Ionia High School on Wednesday. The Vikings took game one 2519, then game two 25-11. Once again though, the Vikings found it difficult to stay intense and focused when things got tough. Some questionable line calls let in game three helped DeWitt take a 25-23 win. The Panthers then took games four and five 25-22 and 15-13 for the win. “We missed serves that could have scored, and not only did the youngest of players struggle but the juniors did not play their best either at the end,” said Rowland. Kalli Barrone did a good job of keeping the Vikings in the five-game match. She had 14 kills in the contest. Chelsea Lake had a teamhigh 24 kills, to go along with 19 digs and four blocks. Emily Kutch added two blocks, while Lexie Spetoskey had 35 assists and 13 kills. The Vikings then went on to beat Ionia with ease, 25-17, 25-5, 25-13. Barrone finished with six kills and three blocks. Lake had 11 kills. HHS golfers trail South and FHE in Gold 77538385 South Christian is now four-for-four in winning O-K Gold Conference jamborees this season. The Sailor varsity girls’ golf team took the fourth league jamboree at Broadmoor Country Club in Caledonia Tuesday afternoon with a score of 157. Forest Hills Eastern was ten strokes back with a 167. Hastings placed third with a 185, followed by Thornapple Kellogg 214, Catholic Central 218, Wayland 221, Caledonia 222, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Gabrielle Shipley led the Saxons with a 40, and Jessica Kloosterman added a 44. Dani Meredith added a 48 and Hannah Hodges a 53 for Hastings. Heather Marks paced the Sailors with a 36. Jackie DeBoer and Morgan Leep both scored 39’s, and Montana Leep added a 43. Nicole Todd paced Thornapple Kellogg with a 49. Emmy Peacock shot a 52, Shannon Hamilton 55, and Alex Banash a 58. The Sailors finished 14 strokes ahead of second place Forest Hills Eastern at Egypt Valley last Wednesday, 164 to 178. Hastings was third with a 191, followed by Wayland 217, Caledonia 228, Thornapple Kellogg 231, and Catholic Central 231. Rae Reinhart led South Christian with a 38 while teammates DeBoer added a 39, Marks a 43, and Montana and Morgan Leep both shot 44. The only other golf under 40 on the day was Forest Hills Eastern’s Jennifer Elsholz who tallied a 39. Hastings got a 43 from Meredith, a 46 from Shipley, a 49 from Kloosterman, and a 53 from Hodges. Thornapple Kellogg’s Todd shot a 53, Hamilton a 56, Alex Banash 56, and Whitney Lavire and Peacock both scored a 66. The standings were the same at the top, but a bit mixed up at the bottom again when the league got together for the jamboree hosted by Thornapple Kellogg at Mullenhurst Golf Course Thursday. South Christian took first with a 154, followed by FHE 173, Hastings 179, Wayland 201, Thornapple Kellogg 211, Caledonia 223, Catholic Central 224, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Marks led the league with a 35, while her teammate Morgan Leep shot a 39, and DeBoer and Montana Leep added 40’s. Hastings’ Gabrielle Shipley also broke 40, firing a 39. Behind Shipley for the Saxons, Kloosterman and Meredith shot 46’s and Hodges and Heather McCoy scored 48’s. Peacock led the fifth place Trojans with a 50. Hamilton shot a 52, Banash 54, and Lavire a 55. The league gets together again Thursday, as the Saxons play host at Hastings Country Club. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-09-24.pdf f19c73705205adf07af3c3e1d4bd6aa1 PDF Text Text County ranks high in ag areas Tribe begins new economic chapter Swimmers remain undefeated See Story on Page 20 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 19 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 39 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, September 24, 2009 NEWS Middleville fires manager at council meeting BRIEFS Hastings Art Hop is this Friday Live music and plenty of art will be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, when the Thornapple Arts Council Art Hop returns to Hastings. Throughout the event, establishments in the West State Street business district will host several local artists. Hurry the Jug will provide live music at River Bend Travel, 533 W. State St., throughout the evening, and Kenneth Demich will display his paintings. Dennis O’Mara’s pastel paintings and Kathleen Crane’s watercolor pieces will be on display at the Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St. At MainStreet Savings Bank, Evelyn Brunsting will display her photography; Lane Cooper, metal sculpture; Sue Wynalda, china painting; and Laura Valentine will give a painting demonstration. Lindsey Johnson will display her paintings at Union Bank, 529 W. State, and Karen Morgan will show her paintings at Walker, Fluke and Sheldon PLC 525 W. Apple St. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After being elected just last Tuesday, three new Middleville Village Council trustees confronted a difficult task at this week’s meting Tuesday, Sept. 22. The three newly elected trustees — Joyce Lutz, Sue Merrill and Sue Reyff — along with the new Village President Charles Pullen and trustees Michael Lytle and Phil VanNoord, voted to fire Village Manager George Strand. This action came after a 45-minute long closed session with the manager and Village Attorney Mark Nettleton of Mika, Myers, Beckett and Jones. Reasons given for the dismissal were Strand’s failure to cooperate with staff, department heads and employees of the village and the “possible misuse of village resources.” The village interviewed candidates for the manager’s position in the fall of 2007. Strand was offered the position on Oct. 6 of that year, with a starting date of Oct. 29 and a salary of $55,000. At the time he was hired, he had 23 years of experience managing communities, small and large. When he was hired, he had been the manager of the village of Homer and from December 2001 to June 2003, he had been the city manager for Battle Creek. In November 2007, then village president Lon Myers welcomed Strand to the village. At that meeting Strand said, “I am grateful for the opportunity and I want to help the village of Middleville progress.” However during 2009, the relationship County board approves raises for corrections officers Cider Time fests set at Bowens Mills American Legion Post 45 of Hastings will host its first annual picnic for Barry County veterans Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, on the post’s grounds at 2160 S. M-37 Highway in Hastings. “Due to health restrictions, food prepared off the site cannot be allowed,” said Post Commander Charlie Alexander. Post 45 will provide all food. Families need only bring their own plates, cups and utensils. Activities will include games for See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 MANAGER FIRED, continued on page 5 Middleville Village manager George Strand was fired at the Sept. 22 village council meeting. He is shown here removing the keys to the village from his key ring. Village Trustees Sue Merrill and Phil VanNoord are in the background. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The Hastings Rotary Club will host a blood drive Friday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the community room of Hastings City Bank at Jefferson and Court streets. Food will be provided for donors, and some prizes will be awarded. Anyone who is 17 or older, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated in the past 56 days is eligible to give blood. Veterans picnic plans changed have his performance evaluation given in closed session. Strand chose to have his eval- Local doctor becomes lay pastor Commissioning is Sunday Rotary blood drive is tomorrow Bowens Mills kicks off the first of three “It’s Cider Time Festivals 2009” from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. The event will include making cider on the old press, grinding corn meal, tours of the old mill, horse-drawn wagon rides, food and live music. This special weekend also will include the added feature of steam and gasoline engines on display along with many oldtime demonstrations. There will be a large display of antique tractors and a full schedule of events, beginning at noon both days. Gate fee is $5 per adult, and children 12 years and under are $3 each. Bowens Mills is located at 55 Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more information, visit www.BowensMills.com or call 269795-7530. between the village council and the manager deteriorated. At the June 9 Middleville Village Council meeting, Strand was given the opportunity to Dr. James Spindler (right) will be commissioned Sunday as a lay pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. He is pictured with the church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor He has had a career as a medical doctor and then a few years as a consultant for large pharmaceutical companies. Now, Dr. James Spindler has earned a new title: lay pastor. “I never was one to just play golf everyday. I enjoy playing golf, but not everyday,” said the retired physician. “Some of my friends think I’m crazy – that I should be out seeing See PASTOR, on page 4 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its meeting Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners authorized Chairman Michael Callton to sign an agreement between the board, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the county’s fulltime corrections sergeants. Detailed in the agreement are many specifics concerning the terms of employment of corrections sergeants, including wages. In addition to granting such employees an hourly wage of $21.74 beginning retroactively on Sept. 1, the agreement also entitles corrections sergeants to hourly wages of $21.96, $22.18, $22.40 and $22.62 beginning Jan. 1, 2010; July 1, 2010; Jan. 1, 2011; and July 1, 2011, respectively. As part of the agreement, corrections sergeants also will have paid days off. In addition to allowing such employees six paid days off per year beginning retroactively on Jan. 1, 2009, the agreement also affords them seven paid days per year beginning Jan. 1, 2010 and eight paid days off per year beginning Jan. 1, 2011. Health insurance also is detailed in the agreement. Corrections sergeants are able to enroll individually, with a dependent or with his or her family in a program that provides hospitalization coverage of up to $387.53, $871.94 and $1,046.37 per month, respectively. The agreement also provides for corrections sergeants to receive $425 per year for dental, optical and hearing expenses. In other business, the board approved a resolution, directing County Administrator Michael Brown to apply for an $800,000 community development block grant to be used for the Crane/Finkbeiner Road Project, a project primarily involving the construction of a bridge across the Thornapple River to connect Finkbeiner and Crane roads north of Middleville. According to Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, money from the grant would be used to complete construction of a road located just east of Cherry Valley Road that would allow for easier access to Bradford White Corp. “Part of the reason we’re eligible for these funds is due to the fact (that) Bradford White (needs) this route for their business, and their (commitment) to ... hiring a minimum of 50 new positions if this route is completed,” he said. The board also approved of an easement between the county and the City of Hastings that allows the city to construct a sign on the corner of Court and Broadway streets in Hastings that will provide passersby with directions to parking and other points of interest. Gun Lake Tribe breaks ground for new casino by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer It was a simple act: shoveling dirt. But for the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, the groundbreaking ceremony held Sept. 17 for a $157 million casino to be owned by the tribe and located near US-131 and M-179 in Wayland Township represents one of the first signs of fruition after nearly 10 years of legal battles. While the proposed casino was supported early on in its development by Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI) — a group claiming to now have more than 10,000 members — its construction also has been challenged through lawsuits and other means by numerous entities, including the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and groups such as West Michigan Gambling Opposition and Community Partnership for Economic Growth. Thursday’s ceremony featured numerous speeches and recognitions and was attended See CASINO, on page 2 (From left) Marcia Halloran, Ann Kilmartin, Judy Bott, Kathy Bowerman, Elise DeYoung, Ken Trevan, Melissa Brown, John Bush, Sid Smith, Jim Fabiano and Richard Sprague break ground at the ceremony. �Page 2 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local children safer after NEWS BRIEFS second annual car seat check continued from front page adults and children. The Michigan Wall, a four-foot by 28foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and a Korean/Vietnam era Jeep with accessories will be displayed on the grounds. Local foods tour set for Sept. 28 Barry County MSU Extension will host the 2009 local foods tour, offering a look at some local producers and a boxed meal prepared by The County Seat using local foods. The tour will depart from the south side of the courthouse in Hastings via Barry County Transit bus at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The featured stops are in the Nashville area and include Jennings Brothers Stone-Ground Grains, Hilltop Maples, The Four Acres (produce) and MOO-ville Creamery. The cost is $10 per person and includes the meal. Reservations are requested by Sept. 25 and can be made by calling the Barry County MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Classes resume for 50-plus group New programs at the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) begin next week at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld campus on West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Bonnie and Bruce David will share highlights of their recent elderhostel trip to Morocco on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Ethical Dimensions,” a discussion of today’s issues and ethical dimensions with Michael Anton will be held Wednesdays, Sept. 30 to Oct. 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. “Churchill” with Jim Erwin is set for Thursdays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. These low-cost classes are available to anyone 50 and over. Information may be obtained by calling 269-948-9500, ext. 2803 or by stopping at the Hastings KCC office. The second annual Child Safety Seat Check of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department was a great success. n connection with Child Safety week, the Sheriff’s Department held a child safety seat check and booster seat giveaway Saturday, Sept. 19. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research, three out of four car seats are improperly installed, and this proved itself true at this event. “Seventy-two percent of the car seats checked Saturday had to be replaced because they were not safe, and others needed to be reinstalled and adjusted by the technicians,” said Sheriff Dar Leaf. “Three of our deputies are certified through the Safe Kids Coalition to fit all types of seats in all types of vehicles and to know what to look for to make the children as secure as possible.” Fifty car seats were checked and 36 car and booster seats were supplied to those who came with improper, outdated or broken car seats. All were checked for proper installation and size, and parents were shown how to properly secure their children in the safety seats. “I am thankful for everyone who had a hand in putting this event together,” said Sheriff’s Assistant Cindy Tietz. A senior technician was on site from Safe Kids of Holland. Booster seats were provided by Rep. Brian Calley’s office through a grant by Wal-Mart and car seats were provided by the Sheriff’s Department through a grant by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. Barry County Deputy Kevin Erb from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department checks the installation of a car seat Saturday. Transit provided the location and J-Ad Graphics provided the banner and publicity. Volunteers came together from the Sheriff’s Victim Service Unit, posse, staff and spouses. Car seat checks and booster seats will continue to be made available through the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Call the Sheriff’s Department at 269-948-4801 to set up an appointment with one of the car seat certified deputies. The vehicle, child and car seat all must be present at the time of the appointment to provide an adequate fit. For more information on Child Passenger Safety Week, a national effort to remind parents and caregivers of the lifesaving effect child safety seats have in protecting young children, visit www.nhtsa.gov. Ingle to compete in Sweet County board may cut department expenses Adelines ‘Big 50’ show Ashley Ingle The Battle Creek Sweet Adelines are commemorating 50 years of barbershop harmony with their “Celebration Show — the Big 50” Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. As part of the show, the five local people who were chosen as winners of the Adelines ‘Small Town Idol’ contests in the past five years will return to compete in a sing-off. Among those five contestants competing for the grand prize of $500 will be Ashley Ingle, a 2005 graduate of Hastings High School. She was the 2006 Small Town Idol winner. After graduating from Western Michigan University in 2008, she now works as a communication specialist at Girl Scouts of Michigan in Kalamazoo. Ingle, who was in performances while in high school, has been singing since she was 4 and enjoys theater, writing and dance. For more information on Saturday’s show, call 269-979-2208. TK schools evacuate after gas leak by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A gas leak across the road from the Thornapple Kellogg high school library at around 8:50 a.m. yesterday forced the district to evacuate students from two of its buildings. The leak occurred when Village of Middleville employees hit an unmarked gas line during excavation at the intersection of Bender Road and Greenwood Street. As an extra precaution, the district bussed the high school students to the middle school gym and Page (a fourth and fifth grade building) students to the Lee Elementary School (second and third grades). More than 1,300 students and staff were evacuated. Page students doubled up in Lee class- rooms, and the high school students were housed in the gym and cafeteria at the middle school. Students ate lunch and then were returned to their original buildings. The district had considered sending students home early, but many of them would go to empty homes and so the decision was made to move students. Prevailing winds from the west helped ease the situation. Consumers Energy notified the district at 10:40 a.m. that the leak had been capped. Secretary of State branches collecting food donations Michigan residents can again donate nonperishable food items at Secretary of State branch offices to benefit needy families as part of the 19th annual Michigan Harvest Gathering. Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land kicked off the effort at the state Capitol alongside Don Koivisto, Department of Agriculture director and state appeals Judge Bill Schuette, a founder of Michigan Harvest Gathering. Spencer Johnson, president of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association and Jane Marshall, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan also joined in the announcement. “Your generosity helps put a meal on the table for some of our most vulnerable populations,” Land said. “Of the people expected to visit a food bank in Michigan this year, 38 percent are children and 14 percent are senior citizens. In fact, need for emergency food assistance this year is expected to increase 30 percent over last year. I encourage you to donate to Michigan Harvest Gathering.” Donated items may be dropped off at any Secretary of State branch through Friday, Dec. 11. The campaign is coordinated by the Food Bank Council of Michigan, which supplies by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Attendees of the Labor Day Tea Party held Sept. 7 in Hastings might have heard Michael Callton, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, speak about measures he would like to take to decrease costs within the county. In a recent interview, Callton elaborated on the thoughts he shared at the tea party, saying that he’s discussing various cost-saving ideas with the other seven commissioners. Callton explained that not only would he like to reduce the budget of every county department by 3.65 percent, but also modify the structure of the county’s standing committees in a way that would reduce the salaries of the commissioners by about 10 percent. While the county now encompasses five separate standing committees (finance; personnel and human services; county development and planning; facilities and property; and law enforcement, public safety and courts), Callton said he would prefer to see those groups adopt a “committee-of-thewhole” structure, wherein separate committees or other such bodies come together to form a single group. According to Callton, a total of about six standing committee meetings within the Girls Night Out in Hastings set for Oct. 8 The Hastings Downtown Business Team, a committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, is organizing the downtown event Girls Night Out for Thursday, Oct. 8. The event is held in October and May of each year and attracts more than 500 visitors to shop, dine or simply to visit the downtown area. The Hastings Downtown Business Team supports Girls Night Out as a way to show what the downtown and Hastings area merchants have to offer. “This is a great time of year to come out and enjoy the downtown area and get to know local business owners and employees,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, adding that Girls Night Out is one more way to encourage a shop local, buy local thought process. “The more we can adapt our buying habits to include support of local merchants, the healthier our local economy will become,” she said. This fall’s event will include numerous downtown businesses along with others in the area joining in on the fun and partnering with local downtown establishments to showcase all that the area has to offer. Hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. and will include special events such as fashion shows and demonstrations. Most participating businesses will have goodie bags, special giveaway items or discounts to enhance the festive feeling of the event, said Byrnes. Businesses may register to participate through the Chamber Web site at www.barrychamber.com or call Lynn Hatfield at 269945-2454 for more information. CASINO, continued from page 1 by more than 600 members of the tribe, area community leaders and interested citizens. As part of the ceremony, Roger VanVolkinburg, supervisor of Wayland Township, thanked the tribe for bringing economic development to the area and presented the organization with a proclamation of congratulations. The proposed casino will be built in three phases, with construction of the first phase to provide jobs for 750 construction workers. Operation of the first phase is expected to utilize 600 employees earning an average annual salary of $40,000. At the ceremony, John Shagonaby, CEO of the economic development corporation of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, appeared before attendees and recognized Marcia Halloran, a member of FOGLI, for her support of the tribe. After being recognized, Halloran presented the tribe with a plaque dedicated to past members of FOGLI who died before being able to see the proposed casino become a reality. Shagonaby also honored the tribe and its accomplishments by performing a traditional Native American song with members of the tribe Sam Austin, Angus Bush, John Bush, Junsun Bush, Phil Francisco, Dave Shananaquet and Eric Trevan. Also appearing at the ceremony was Scott Nielson, chief development officer of Station Casinos, the organization employed by the tribe to oversee the construction and eventual operation of the proposed casino. Nielson congratulated the tribe for its work on the project, saying that it entailed more “money and patience” than anyone had anticipated. While they did not make any speeches, investors Jim Fabiano, Bart LaBelle and Sid Smith also were present at the event. When asked about the involvement of the three individuals in the proposed casino, “Of the people expected to visit a food bank in Michigan this year, 38 percent are children and 14 percent are senior citizens. In fact, need for emergency food assistance this year is expected to increase 30 percent over last year. Terri Lynn Land the state’s regional food banks through donations of food and money. The regional food banks serve food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in every Michigan county. People are asked to donate food items such as canned meats, dry beans, soups, beef stew, pasta products, peanut butter and tuna. Envelopes will be available for mailing cash donations, which are used to cover the cost of collecting and distributing the food. Donations also may be made online to Harvest Gathering’s “Fill Michigan’s Fridge” food drive at www.feedmichigan.org. In 2008, Michigan Harvest Gathering collected more than 242,000 pounds of food and $679,000. The 2009 goal is 300,000 pounds of food and $650,000. county are held each month, but a committeeof-the-whole structure would reduce that number by half. Since the commissioners are paid a per diem amount of $50 for each meeting they attend, such a restructuring would result in each commissioner earning approximately $1,000 less per year, he said. Callton said the proposed changes will be discussed at an organizational meeting for the commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. If adopted, such changes likely would be incorporated into the county’s budget for next year. D.K. Sprague addresses attendees at the ceremony. Sam Austin, Angus Bush, John Bush, Junsun Bush, Phil Francisco, John Shagonaby, Dave Shananaquet and Eric Trevan perform a traditional Native American song at the ceremony. James Nye, president of Nye and Associates, the public relations firm that represents the tribe, explained in a correspondence that their roles do not extend beyond that of investor. “They invested in the project ...,” he wrote. “Other than that, they will not actually manage the casino, that is a function of Station Casinos.” In a speech that some might consider to be a reflection of the thoughts of all members of the tribe, D.K. Sprague, tribal chairman, told attendees that the first phase of the proposed casino, which is scheduled to open the middle of next year, will be well worth the wait. “We finally made it,” he said. “Look behind me. The construction has already begun. Just keep that picture in your mind, and 10 months from now, we’ll see something beautiful and something we can all enjoy.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 3 Freeport Fun Day is everything from pancakes to hay bales Patrick Humphrey celebrates 100 years of Humphreys in farming on this tractor in the Freeport Fun Day parade. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hailey Abbott, 3, eats corn steamed by Dave Otto at Freeport Fun Day. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Flossie the Clown creates a balloon animal for 5-year-old Wyatt Shinaver at this year’s Freeport Fun Day Sept. 12. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Freeport Postmaster Diane Gilson cancels a letter for Ellen Near as artist Colleen Smelker who created this year’s designs looks on. The special cancellations on Freeport’s 135th birthday and centennial farms are available until Oct. 3. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hastings board refinancing to save homeowners tax dollars On Sept. 12 during the hay bale rolling competition, the Buehler Farms Ol’ Gals, consisting of Colleen Smelker, Bonnie Ranguette and Barb Buehler, were the winners on the women’s side. This team won $45 with the other half being donated to Love Inc. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The day began with the Freeport Fire Department pancake breakfast. Here, J.D. Forbes flips pancakes. The breakfast brought in $2,500 in donations for the department. (Photo by Patricia Johns) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education unanimously voted 6-0 Monday, Sept. 21, to approve refinancing of the 1998 and 1999 school bonds. Trustee Terry McKinney was absent from the meeting. Jeff Soles from the Thrun law firm has worked with the district since February on the refinancing and said it should save taxpayers in the district $580,000. Soles told the board that the bonds will close out next week. Praising the refinancing process were board members Eugene Haas and Scott Hodges. “The district has been a good steward of resources entrusted by area voters,” said Haas. Hodges noted that refinancing from a lower interest rate of the bonds was definitely a good thing for the district. Patricia Endsley noted that previous refinancing of these two bonds has saved taxpayers 1.5 mills. The refinancing process will be finished by Nov. 1. In other business, the board accepted a donation from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company of $1,371 to purchase the Hastings High School handbooks this year. The board approved the lay off of Northeastern’s B4 program instructor Amy Herrema and the appointments to the following positions: Substitute bus drivers Phillip Herminett and Tammy Sanders; transportation receptionist Sandra Mikolajczak; assistant band director Joan Bosserd-Schroeder; Science Olympiad advisors Martin Buehler, Teresa Heide and Richard Nauta; FFA advisors Carrie Carl, Edward Domke and Sue Murphy; student council advisors Michael Engle, Lynn Gibson and Cheryl Goggins; BPA advisor Tracy George; TV production advisor Jason Hoefler; yearbook advisors Laura Kingma and Kristen Laubaugh; choral director Patricia LaJoye; operetta directors Patricia LaJoye and Todd Willard; newspaper advisor Kristen Laubaugh; business/tech/media co-chair Kristen Laubaugh; drama director Todd Willard; and drivers education director John Zawierucha. Superintendent Rich Satterlee noted that this year the district has three student teach- Krystal Pratt accepts a Michigan State University award for being Hastings High School’s outstanding junior last year from Principal Tim Johnston at the Hastings Board of Education meeting Sept. 21. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Southeastern Principal Judy Johnson tells members of the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education about programs such as “Wordy Wednesday” and “filling the bucket” which are part of education at the school during Monday’s board meeting. (Photo by Patricia Johns) ers. Star has Katie Stiensma from Spring Arbor University working with Deb McGandy. Grand Valley State University students Katie Pomeroy is working with teacher Tanya Haney and Lisa Hamilton is working with Delores Garland. Both GVSU students are at Northeastern. Resignations were accepted from Henrietta Coenen from her food service position at Southeastern, Tracy Preslar with child care and CERC, and Kim Young as junior varsity volleyball coach. At the beginning of the meeting, Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston presented Krystal Pratt with the MSU Outstanding Junior Award. Pratt is now a senior and was praised for her leadership and academics. The meeting took place at Southeastern Elementary School, and host principal Judy Johnson told the board about the “Wordy Wednesdays” to help students at the school become familiar with unusual vocabulary. She also talked about the “filling the bucket” process at the school which she said, “gives back to students powerfully” and allows adults at the school to make connections to BOE, continued on page 5 �Page 4 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Tea party was no ‘hate fest’ To the editor: The last couple of weeks, the Banner has carried a couple of letters with a number of distortions from the “progressive Democrats” regarding the Labor Day Tea Party. I wish to correct the record. By way of introduction, I once was a “progressive Democrat.” I was an active and founding member of an organization in Grand Rapids. I am familiar with how they think and react and observe many of their methods in the Obama administration. I observe in the letter from Joe Lukasiewicz one of the tactics they use. If someone disagrees with them, rather than confront the issue, demonize them. What evolves is a lot of name-calling and loaded rhetoric. With Joe it became a “radical right-wing event.” It also became a “hatefest.” His people were supposedly “ridiculed and shouted down.” With the Democrats in power you are a “racist” if you disagree with the president. With Nancy Polosi, you are a “fascist.” Never mind the fact these people are on the far left of the political spectrum. And because the mainstream of America wants to preserve the rights our founders fought for and won and not give them all away to be controlled by the government, the label “racist” and “fascist” is hung on the opposition. Mainstream America wants less government control, not more. Sorry, but one is not a racist or right-wing radical for wanting to ensure the future of our children and their future offspring in the midst of the spending frenzy controlling Washington. Nor do they want government eroding the freedoms that founded America and made it the lighthouse of the world. Joe said there were only 250 people there. I don’t know why he sought to diminish the number, but the number had to be closer to the reported 500 people there. People were coming and going the whole time. Joe and his “sizable group” had to know before they came that the tea party philosophy was bound to clash with his views. I stood amongst the 15 to 20 progressive Democrats on the west side of the crowd, and despite his contention that they were mistreated, the organizer let anyone speak who wished to and several of his people did. I thought they received fair treatment. Joe referred to the rally a couple of times using the word “hypocritical.” Progressives know a lot about being hypocritical. They talk a lot about how tolerant and open-minded they are – just don’t challenge their tolerance with an opposing view. This is why they hate Fox News so much, and “talk radio.” They only want one side presented – not one that challenges them; this, despite the fact that the only ones “radical” are progressives and not mainstream Americans who don’t want to see their country “remade” in the image of California or Eastern Europe. Finally, being situated amongst these people, I did witness a lot of this “hatefest” that Joe was talking about. I did see speakers being “ridiculed and shouted down.” But much of it was coming from Joe’s crowd, in particular one woman. It was fine for these people to be there as an opposing viewpoint, but what did they expect? Not a “hippie love fest,” I am sure. They were treated quite well and allowed to speak, but it was what they should have expected. So Joe, get the facts straight next time and stop demonizing those neighbors who honestly are concerned about the future direction of this country. 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Gun Lake Tribe breaks ground on new casino project After nearly 10 years of legal battles, the Match-E-Be-NashShe-Wish band of Pottawatomi Indians held a ground-breaking ceremony last Thursday morning for its $157 million casino project located off the US-131 Bradley exit. When you use the rural exit today, along a state highway, you’ll find no hotels, gas stations or major restaurants. But it all will soon be part of a major entertainment venue. More than 600 community leaders, tribe members and interested residents attended the long-awaited event that began more than 12 years ago in a Mt. Pleasant restaurant with a few tribesmen discussing a dream to build a facility bringing people, along with providing jobs as part of an economic expansion, to their community. “We finally made it,” said D.K. Sprague, tribal chairman of the Gun Lake Tribe, after all the legal battles and now an economic slowdown. “Look behind me, the construction has already began.” Due to economic conditions, the tribe made the decision to build in stages, starting with phase one of a three-stage process, which is now underway, that will provide 750 construction jobs along with plans to hire 600 full-time employees along with 1,000 spin-off jobs. Sprague had a list of people he thanked for their continued support over so many years. “I never got too excited” said Sprague, so he never was disappointed when the tribe found themselves in another battle. “It’s finally happened, here it is” said John Shagonaby, CEO of MBPI, turning to acknowledge the construction already underway. Behind Shagonaby, you could see the old warehouse was coming down while construction equipment was piling dirt and concrete to be taken from the site. He said the casino will include 83,000square-foot facility, featuring 1,200 slot machines, 36 table games along with an entertainment lounge, casino bar, 300-seat restaurant and a food court. According to tribal spokesmen James Nye, under the tribe’s revenue-sharing compact, they are expected to produce around $9 million for the state and another $2.3 million to the local revenuesharing board. Some question whether casinos are the kind of economic development needed in the region. West Michigan is in dire need of economic development bringing good jobs to the area. The tribe is filled with local community members looking for ways to provide opportunities for their people. Take a look at the information from their Web site. The Pottawatomi have occupied the Great Lakes region from prehistoric times through the early 1800s. During the mid-1650s, French traders visited the tribe and found them growing corn, gathering wild rice and harvesting an abundant supply of fish and waterfowl from the western waters of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. The Pottawatomi later relocated to the western shore of southern Lake Michigan. At the height of the fur-trading era, the Pottawatomi controlled a tribal estate that encompassed Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and a small portion of Ohio, or more than five million acres. “This was accomplished through long-standing leadership Public presence debated at Rutland township board meeting As part of the Rutland Charter Township board meeting, a motion was made by Trustee Bill Hanshaw for the board to participate in an educational conference closed to the public. The motion failed on a 4-3 vote, but there’s a bigger issue that should concern taxpayers. During the discussion over the motion, Hanshaw said, “I don’t think it should be public knowledge, (the) things that we’re having problems with, or we need to get together on, or whatever. I think we need to discuss that between ourselves, so we can make a better judgment on things that we do for the people in the township.” I hope Mr. Hanshaw has had some time to think about what he said during the meeting. Elected representatives at all levels of government are doing the people’s business, not their own. The law regarding when governmental bodies can go into closed session is very clear. The conversations Rutland township officials were about to undertake didn’t meet those guidelines. In fact, I think local governing bodies should carefully consider any time they decide to go into closed session and weigh their options carefully. They must remember that they are doing the people’s business, and we have a right to know what they’re discussing. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Representing the Barry County Chamber of Commerce (from left) Ken Radant, Bob Byington, Jenny Olsen, Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague, Valerie Byrnes and Kathy Sheldon break ground at the site of the proposed casino. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and savvy business skills,” state Web site. “Using their entrepreneurial skills, they began to hire other local tribesman to collect and trap furs that they once procured. In turn, they would sell or trade the furs to the French, expanding their tribal control and estate over a vast area.” The Pottawatomi were among Michigan first entrepreneurs. Today, the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation is the largest of eight federally recognized Pottawatomi tribes and the ninth largest tribe in the nation. The Gun Lake Tribe is identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs as The MatchE-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan as of Oct. 14, 1998. As you can see, the tribe has a rich history as savvy businessmen, learning the skills necessary to make a better life for their people. Today, tribes play major roles in many business enterprises from grocery stores, banks, museums and other businesses to benefit their people. In Gun Lake, the impact on the local economy will be felt for years to come. Due to their patience and dedication for the project, they will help transform the area economically along with providing badly needed jobs for thousands of our neighbors for years to come. Is the recession over? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Michigan had been experiencing a one-state recession for a few years before the finance industry collapse put the rest of the country and much of the world into an economic slump. Some news reports now claim that the recession is over. Do you agree? If not, where do you believe problems remain? Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 5 Delton Kellogg Middle School classroom to be updated Philosophical budget goals While the budget is the hottest topic going in Lansing these days, things are moving so fast that anything I write about now would be outdated before it is print. Therefore, I will focus on some philosophical goals for this year’s budget that are essential, in my opinion. Reality has finally set in. The amount of resources to run state government has gone down – by a lot. It has gone down by enough that virtually every line item in the budget will be negatively impacted. No amount of wishing or gnashing of teeth is going to change this fact. We saw in 2007 that increasing taxes on a decreasing tax base is a losing scenario. Exactly as I predicted back then, the 2007 budget “fix” would balance the budget through 2008 and leave us right back in the same position by 2009. Of all the budgets, schools will be impacted the least for two reasons. First, the school aid fund revenue streams are down, but not as much as the general fund. Second, much of the federal “stimulus” money must be dedicated to schools. Even so, it will still be less than last year. The school aid fund is an excellent case study in how I am approaching this year’s budget. My goal for the school aid is simple in concept, but difficult to get passed. In light of the fact that there is less money, it is more important than ever that the available resources be distributed evenly. Lansing loves to play favorites. But now is not the time – not that it ever was. The impact of the deficit should be distributed evenly across the entire state. Anything less is unacceptable. While I do support reducing spending so that it is in line with revenue, I will not support budgets that play favorites. My schools should not be impacted more than those in suburban districts. Putting this year’s budget behind us will allow the state to focus on broad reforms and expanding jobs. That cannot happen soon enough for me. Jobs are the answer to our problems from a standpoint of both expenses and revenue. The best social program is a job. Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Sept. 24 — Movie Memories, “Splendor in the Grass,” 5:15 to 8:30 p.m., community room. Friday, Sept. 25 — preschool story time, “firefighters,” 10:30; Project Homework begins from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 — toddler story time, “autumn,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. Woodland plans meeting for Main Street Woodland merchants and interested residents are invited to a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 30, at Double D’s Pizza in Woodland. Jari Collins from New Image is organizing the meeting. Lake Odessa Village Manager Mark Bender will talk about grant writing to fund projects for street enhancement. Lake Odessa has obtained various grants to beautify its downtown. Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton and State Rep. Brian Calley’s assistant Ben Geiger plan to attend. For more information, call Collins at 269367-4528. Area Obituaries Beatrice Irene Miller HASTINGS - Barbara A. Bowman, age 77, of Hastings and formerly of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her residence. Barbara was born on December 6, 1931 in Van Wert, Ohio to Vivian (Jerome) Anderson and Francis Anderson. She retired in 1996 after 42 years of service from Federal Mogul, Van Wert, Ohio. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Her memberships included being a member of the church choir, taught Sunday School, was a youth leader, United Methodist Woman. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and volunteered for the Pregnancy Life Center and the Crisis Care Line. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Teresa (Terry) Kohn of Hastings; Gary (Valerie) Bowman of Van Wert, Ohio; brothers, James (Helen) Anderson of Van Wert, Ohio; Janice Roesner of Bellefontaine, Ohio; sister-in-law, Shirley Partin of Van Wert, Ohio; grandchildren, Tanya Martin, Tracy Vandermade, Trent Kohn, Tiffany Offord, and Shelly Bowman; and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009 and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Van Wert, Ohio. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio. Rev. Jay Nesselroad officiating. Memorials may be made to the church or Pregnancy Life Center. Condolences may be sent to agfhe@embarqmail.com. Arrangements were made by AlspachGearhart Funeral Home and Crematory. ROCKFORD - Beatrice Irene (Mead) Miller, age 89, of Rockford passed away peacefully and without pain at the Northview Manor, Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Her daughter, Gale Nelson and granddaughter, Jennifer Burnham wished her a safe journey. She was born on December 25, 1919 in Rutland Township. On the other side were her father and mother, James and Bertha Mead to welcome her with open arms. Also there to greet her were her sister, Donna Baldwin; her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and many friends and pets. While on this earth, she grew up on a farm in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. She got her teaching certificate at WMU and taught in several one room schools in the Hastings area. Later, she moved to Battle Creek and worked at the Battle Creek Gas Company until she retired. She was a lifetime member of the Master Gardeners Association and was considered their wildflower expert. She enjoyed volunteering at the Aboretum, loved to quilt, watch birds, and walking with her “walker friends”. Her family would like to thank Faith Hospice for the loving care they gave her, especially Mel, Carol and Ruth. Also, the kind people at Northview Manor in Grand Rapids. She was cremated and a private family graveside service took place Wednesday at Rutland Township Cemetery, Hastings. Pastor Dick Riley officiated. A guest book and online condolences may be made at www.blisswitterspike.com. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters and Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. work on the remodel will be carefully documented and used in a presentation from which other school systems can benefit. “They’ll actually use this model as an example across the country for what you can do,” she said. The remodel is to be completed by the end of this year. In other business, the board approved graduation dates of Jun. 6, 2010, and May 27, 2010, for the Delton Kellogg High School and Delton Kellogg Alternative High School classes of 2010, respectively. The board also voted to continue to employ teachers Jennifer Ferguson, Monique Reed and Janine Smith for the current school year. The board previously had voted to lay off the three teachers at the conclusion of the 200809 school year. Paraprofessionals Beth Lepird, Casandra McGuire and Linda Tuftedal also were recalled from layoff status by the board to their respective positions within the school system for the current school year. Numerous non-athletic positions within the district were assigned by the board, including Sara Knight as band director for Delton Kellogg middle and high schools, Jessica Barnes as director of follies and plays, David Kidd as assistant director of follies and the Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company, Rhonda Sturgeon as the middle school stu- dent council sponsor, Janis Dinda as the high school student council sponsor, Karmin Bourdo and Barnes as senior class sponsors, Tammy Grabowski and Denny Bouchie as junior class sponsors, Laura Hufford and Mary Collier as sophomore class sponsors, Jodi Brevich and Christine Kyle as freshmen class sponsors, Kyle and Amanda Kanaziz as yearbook sponsors and Connie High as National Honor Society sponsor. Positions on the District School Improvement Team — the organization responsible for areas such as development of curriculum within the school system — were given by the board to several individuals, including Bouchie, Jodi Brevich, Amy ButchBaker, Stephanie Diller, Michelle Frederick, High, Hufford, Sara Mast, Andrew Newington and Sturgeon. The board also voted to appoint Mast as the middle school’s games manager and to hire Chris Harrington as the school system’s food service production coordinator. During the meeting, “Nice Job Notes” were announced for the following people: Theresa Burbank, ButchBaker, Mary Cleveland, Mark Goodrich, Mary Guthrie, Knight, Christine Mabie, Todd Shipley, Sturgeon and Aaron Tabor. Yankee Springs deer check station closed Due to reductions in funding, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has eliminated several deer check stations across the state, including the one located in the Barry State Game Area in Yankee Springs. Although the station checked in an average of 800 to 900 deer each year, the DNR made the decision to close the Barry County check station. “The check station in the Barry State Game Area is so close to the one in Plainwell that it seemed redundant to keep them both open,” said DNR Southwestern Michigan Management Supervisor Sara Schaefer. Schaefer said that Barry County deer hunters now need to take their kill to the check station located at 621 North 10th Street, across the road from the Plainwell airport. Information gathered at DNR check stations is used to develop population models that aid biologists in making recommendations for future deer seasons. The age of each animal is determined, antlers are measured and the deer are checked for disease. This data is used to determine the overall health of the deer herd. Hunters do not need to bring the entire animal to the check station, the head will do since it provides biologists with all the information they are seeking. Deer check stations are open during regular deer firearm season, which runs Nov. 15 to 30. During all other deer seasons, deer can be checked at DNR operations service centers during regular business hours. For further information, visit the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/DNR. MANAGER FIRED, continued from page 1 uation discussed in open session. Trustee Lytle, head of the personnel committee, reviewed the evaluation. Scores ranged from a low of 51 percent in his ability to work with village employees to a high of 70 percent in intergovernmental relations. At the July meeting, Lytle told his fellow council members that the combined score of 65 percent was in the acceptable range. At that meeting, Strand asked the council to give him “goals to work on.” Also at that meeting, Trustee Dan Parker suggested working with a mentor. Other council members told Strand at the July meeting that they considered 65 percent a “failing grade.” On Aug. 11, members of the village council except for Dorothy Corson met in a special session with Strand and Terry Hofmeyer. Hofmeyer is what is known as a “rangerider” and came to Middleville courtesy of The International City Mangers Association and the Michigan City Managers Association. Hofmeyer discussed ways for Strand to improve his performance. He told the council that this was a “three-way conversation, both informal and casual, that could lead to change.” Strand was told by council members that they had heard from village residents that he was neglectful in returning calls and that he had a “closed-door policy.” During the discussion, Hofmeyer suggested that “managers should be as open as possible” and that “public contact is very important.” At the end of this special meeting Hofmeyer told council that Strand was taking their suggestions to heart and reminded them that change would take time. It was suggested that a goal-setting session be set with the manager following the Sept. 15 election. Instead, at the Sept. 22 meeting, the council decided to fire the manager. Following the decision, Strand was given an opportunity to speak. BOE, continued from page 3 the students. Fifth grade teacher Trisha Kietzman told the board about a trip that the two fifth grade classes will make to the Detroit Science Center Sept. 28. Board member Kevin Beck asked his fellow board members to look at the meeting schedule and perhaps change school board meetings slated for days when the schools will be closed. The next meeting of the Hastings school board will be Monday, Oct. 19, in the multipurpose room of Star Elementary School at 1900 Star School Road. “I appreciate the opportunity to respond,” Strand told the council. “I believe these charges are without merit. I would like the village council to implement the recommendations of the rangerider first.” Strand also told council members “I have tried to establish goals and have provided documentation. I will respond to comments and criticism ... I have made good decisions for the village.” He also told the council that he had contacted the State Attorney General May 15 and July 19 because he believed he needed protection under the “whistleblower act” because of concerns about activities in the village. New trustee Sue Reyff moved that his contract be terminated immediately. All six current council (one vacancy on council remains following the Sept. 15 election since former trustee Pullen was elected president.) The vote was unanimous. You Can’t Be Hip… “This was not an easy decision for me at all,” VanNoord told Strand after the vote. “I have tried to be more open. I had to vote for the termination because this was a decision for the good of the community and the council.” “This was a good enough baptism to council,” said Merrill. Lytle commented that “It is not fun to have someone lose their job.” “This was a difficult decision,” said Reyff. Strand turned in the keys he held for village buildings and was escorted by a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy to clear his personal items from his village office. Thornapple Kellogg High School sophomore Jerry LaBay who was attending the meeting for the TKTV class had a front-row seat on the action. Once the video is processed it will be available on the Thornapple Kellogg Web site at www.tkschools.org. Without the Hop! Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 5-8 P.M. Live Music at River Bend Travel: Hurry the Jug Displays at … (Please Note Time Change) Apple Street Area Sue Wynalda China Painting Barry Community Foundation 629 West State Street Dennis O’Mara Pastel Painting Kathleen Crane Watercolors River Bend Travel 533 West State Street Kenneth Demich Painting MainStreet Savings Bank 629 West State Street Evelyn Brunsting Photography Lane Cooper Metal Sculpture Laura Valentine Painting (Demonstration) Walker, Fluke, & Sheldon, PLC 525 West Apple Street Karen Morgan Painting Union Bank 529 West State Street Lindsey Johnson Painting TAC information booth located at River Bend Travel 77538660 Barbara L. Bowman by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At Monday’s Delton Kellogg Board of Education meeting, Mick Barney, a representative of the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI), detailed the council’s plans to bring one of the classrooms at Delton Kellogg Middle School into the 21st Century. CEFPI is a nonprofit organization devoted to making classrooms and similar spaces as academically supportive and welcoming as possible. “... There’s a lot of things that are going on in classrooms, today, from technology to furniture, sound, lighting, day-lighting and so forth,” said Barney. “It’s about ideas, ... it’s about giving, it’s about seeing what we can do and being a sparkplug to help improve Delton Kellogg schools.” In an interview after the meeting, Barney explained that CEFPI will provide labor and, with the help of Steelcase, design work for the remodel. The cost of the project and the specifics of what it will entail are both unknown, but funds for the remodel will be provided by both local and national sponsors through CEFPI, he said. “Cost is actually not a driving force, here,” he explained. Cynthia Vujea, superintendent of Delton Kellogg schools, said during the meeting that �Page 6 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Marriage Licenses Bradley Steven Balderson, Woodland and Tracy Lynn Clark, Woodland. Lonn Douglas Beaver, Middleville and Teresa Sue Vandenhout, Grand Rapids. Michael Jason Bekker, Hastings and Kristine Lee Scott, Hastings. Dennis Bolshakov, Logan, UT and Virginia Lynn Jennings, Logan, UT. Roberto A. Casarez, Hastings and Denise D. Shafer, Kalamazoo. Brian Joseph Casari, Dowling and Hillary Anne Hopkins, Dowling. Robbie Lee Case, Hastings and Kelli Gielarowski Vaughan, Hastings. Nicholas Elliott Dion, Cary, NC and Amber Kay Hunter, Freeport. John Merrill Douthett, Middleville and Peggy Jean Taggart, Hastings. Christopher Lee Edlin, Seattle, WA and Sue Ellen Bunzendahl, Seattle, WA. Jacob Espinosa, Lansing and Bambi Sue Sinkler, Delton. Clinton Maurice Evans, Plainwell and Doreen Marie Mills-Bloomquist, Plainwell. Chad Dewayne Greenfield, Hastings and Melissa Kay Thompson, Hastings. Jerry Lynn Greenfield, Hastings and Katherine Ann Kingsbury, Hastings. Gavon Glenn Gorendyke, Middleville and Amanda Ruthanne Brown, Nashville. George Richard Guthrie, Delton and Jeanna Yuvon Taylor, Delton. Alan Anton Hanson, Traverse City and Joyce Ann Snow, Hastings. Jeffrey George James, Hastings and Leslie Ann Martuch, Hastings. Kristopher Lou Kelley, Hastings and Vanessa Onease Lynch, Hastings. Dale Leroy Kidder, Freeport and Linnia Worship Together… Area Obituaries Lester R. Lord of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler care (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youth and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Sr. Hi Youth 6:30 p.m. Wednesday MidWeek programs, Pioneer Club (4 years - 5th grade) and Jr. Hi Youth (6th - 8th grade) 16 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m. lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 17th Sunday after Pentecost Sept. 27 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Call Committee Meeting 12:00. High School Youth Group 6:30. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Menders. Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast; 11 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Lounge. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS - Lester R. Lord was born February 24, 1917 in Hastings. He was born to Robert S. Lord and Ruth (Peterson) Lord. He resided in the Hastings area for about five years then moved to Battle Creek where he attended several schools. He moved back to the Hastings area and attended the Otis and McCallum Schools, and worked on a farm in Onion Marsh at Gun Lake. He married Edith Wilcox November 1935; they had two children Robert Lord and Yvonne (Lord) Allen. His places of employment included a year with the Civilian Conservation Corps starting in October 1935, tenant farmer for Ezra Morehouse, and the McIlvains. In 1937 he joined the Hastings Table Company and worked there until they closed. After closing he went back to the farm until March 12, 1941 where he began working at E.W. Bliss Company performing such tasks as assembly machinist, inspection and plant protection for 20 years. The last 20 years with the Bliss he serviced and set up machines; traveling all over the world working in the countries of Russia, Iran, Mexico, Peru, and Taiwan as well as many others. His marriage to Edith ended in divorce. On August 2, 1969 he married Margaret Wilcox, after his retirement from the E.W. Bliss Co on March 12, 1981 they became snowbirds, spending six months out of year in their home in St. Cloud Florida. Lester enjoyed golfing, baseball, hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne (Richard) Allen of Brooksfield, FL; son, Robert (Janet) Lord Jr. of Hastings; stepdaughter, Carol (Larry) Burd of Jacksonville, FL; step-sons, Robert (Rebecca) Wilcox Jr. of Delton and Bill Wilcox of Hastings; sister, Phylis (Ralph) Barton of Athens; brother, William (Larae) Lord of Grand Rapids and half-brother, Larry McNutt of New Baltimore, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Lord; sisters, Erma Wright, Pat Sandusky and Beverely Beck; and brother, John Lord. Lester’s family will receive friends on Friday September 25, 2009 from 10:00AM until services at 11:00AM at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings with Pastor Ronald Watterly officiating. Private interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Please share a memory with Lester’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Janette E. Sutherland LAKE ODESSA - Janette E. Sutherland, age 82, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on September 18, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Janette was born on August 6, 1927 in Sunfield, to Ethol and Lela (Shaffer) First. She grew up in Portland, graduating with honors from Portland High School in 1945. Janette was united in marriage to Merle Sutherland on October 16, 1948, and had resided in Lake Odessa for over 60 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa. Janette enjoyed traveling, yard sales, casino trips, and most of all her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and Merle, her husband of over 50 years. Janette is survived by her sister, Lucille (Robert) Walters; children, Sam Sutherland, and Joel (Liz) Sutherland; grandchildren, Jason, Sasha, Eric, Merwin, and Christopher; and many great grandchildren. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Fire Department, or the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa . Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memories and messages may be left at www.koopsfc.com. HASTINGS - Winona Marie Chandler, age 91 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Cornerstone Living Center in Hastings. She was born August 19, 1918 the daughter of Welton and Hazel (Hine) Brooks. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. Winona furthered her education at Western State Teachers College and graduated from there in 1939. At age 21 Winona taught swimming, sailing, diving, and life saving at the National Red Cross Aquatic School. She was also the Waterfront Director at Camp Marywood on Warner Lake in Doster. Winona was married on November 2, 1940 to John A. Chandler. Winona was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings and Pennock Hospital Guild. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, travel, mushrooming, and playing bridge. She enjoyed her winters in Brownsville Texas and summers at Long Lake Cloverdale. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers and hummingbirds. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Chandler on July 2, 2005, a son Geoffrey in 1990, her parents, a great-granddaughter Abby, sisters Priscilla Karmes and Blanche Lewis. Winona is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Shellane) Chandler of Hastings, Thomas (Nancy) Chandler of Battle Creek, five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way, her sister Vivian Flower, brother Robert (Beverly) Brooks , and several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kathy Brown officiating and burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Edgar H. Sansom HASTINGS - Edgar H. Sansom, age 78 of Hastings, passed away Friday September 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1930 in Wayne West Virginia, the son of Herchel L. and Elsie M. (Frasher) Sansom. He served in the United States Army from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952. Edgar worked 33 years for Grand Trunk Railroad and retired in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and sports. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn in 2008. Edgar is survived by two sons Stephen Sansom of Florida, and Jeffrey Sansom of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother, his step-sons Hillard Carr and Dennis Carr and five step-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. No services will be held and burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - John Jay Hendershot, age 29, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Barry County when he was helping his father take down a tree. He was born April 7, 1980 in Battle Creek, the son of Larry G. Hendershot and Theresa M. (Mikolajczyk) Miller. John was a hi-lo driver for Quality Aluminum of Hastings for eight years. He had previously worked at the Hastings Four movie theater during his high school senior year. John is survived by his father and step mother: Larry G. and Tery A. Hendershot of Grand Rapids; his mother and step father: Theresa M. and Carl Miller of Hastings; his sister - Brenda and Chris Borchardt of Hastings; three step sisters - Krystal Miller of Hastings; Kelsey DeVries and Megan DeVries both of Grand Rapids; two step brothers: Ben and Jason DeVries of Grand Rapids; three nieces: Tarra Smitherman of Hastings; Emily and Mia Green of Battle Creek; two sets of grandparents - Sandra and Norris Mikolajczyk of Bellevue and Bob and Dollie Godfrey of Grand Rapids; his great grandmother: Elizabeth Shearer of Bellevue. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, and great friends from all over Michigan. John is also survived by his former girl friend - Dawn Peake of Battle Creek, all her family and his unborn baby girl. John was preceded in death by his grandfather: Merle Hendershot; great grandparents: Leo and Irene Hendershot; Herman and Iris Mikolajczyk; and Lyle Shearer; great-great grandparents: John and Bernice Mikolajzyk; also by his good friend, neighbor, father-figure and mentor: Dick Richardson. John graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 2000. When John was four or five years old he had a little mini bike he would ride around the trailer park where they lived. John was in 4-H for awhile. When he got older he was in Venturing which is a branch of scouting, they hosted a day hike for eager Scouts from all over the area. The Venturing group went to Arkansas doing rock climbing and caving, camping. He really didn't like going down into the caves very well, but he liked everything else a lot. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 24, 2009 after 4 PM at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service where the family will be present from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, 10:30 AM in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Lay Pastor Michael V. Reid of Grace Community Church - Nashville officiating. Burial will follow at the Dowling Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial tributes may be made to the Family. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269) 965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com. Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, MI Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings John Jay Hendershot 77538307 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Winona Marie Chandler �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 7 Area Obituaries Martha Mae Wellfare Etta B. Van Leuven ALTO - Martha Mae Wellfare, age 76, of Alto, passed from this life on Monday, September 21, 2009 and is now in full possession of life eternal. After living a full life filled with many joys, she has now followed Jesus in victory. It is because of His life, His death, His resurrection and His ascension, that we rejoice in the midst of our tears. Martha was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Albert and Marvin Porritt. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 53 years, Elwyn; children, Ellen and Rev. Dan Clemons, Kyle Wellfare; grandchildren, John Clemons, Sheri Colling, Tim Clemons; great-grandchildren, Steven, Isabella, Victoriah, MacKenzie, Laura, Kevin and Amber; sisters, Elizabeth and Kenneth Palmer, Marilyn Johnson; sister-in-law, Gloria Porritt; brother-in-law, Max Wellfare; and many nieces and nephews. Martha enjoyed singing and playing guitar with her cousin, Irene Porritt, as a young lady in various community events. She was very active in her church as custodian, Sunday School teacher, head trustee and former president of the United Methodist Women. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Bowne Center United Methodist Church, 12051 – 84th St. SE with visitation from noon until 2 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Michigan, St. Mary’s Doran Foundation or Bowne Center UMC Building Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. LAKE ODESSA - Etta B. Van Leuven, age 89, of Lake Odessa and formerly of Lansing, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday morning September 18, 2009 while surrounded by her family. She is survived by two daughters, Evon Beech of Lansing, and Coleen Iskra-Stuart (Robert) of Hastings; her twin brother, Andrew Gager of Middleton; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Etta was predeceased by her spouse, John Van Leuven; a loving daughter, Lola B. Prowdley; parents, William and Ruth (Bell) Gager; and brother, James Gager. She was retired from the State of Michigan. Etta loved her family, church family, flower gardens, camping trips and all of nature’s beauty. She was a long time member of the Faith Bible Church in Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Faith Bible Church, 7455 Woodland Road, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Bruce Barker officiating. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Bible Church, or Eaton Community Hospice. Memories and messages may be left at www.koopsfc.com. Jane Hinkley, Freeport. Jeremy Uriah Kincade, Shelbyville and Amanda Louise-Gladys Marshall, Shelbyville. Jay Jack Lantinga, Middleville and Ashley Elizabeth Dunn, Middleville. Leon Haskell Madden, Hastings and Sandra Louise Williams, Hastings. Kyle Adam Manszewski, Lake Odessa and Jamie Gayven Hostler, Lake Odessa. Eric Michael Reck, Battle Creek and Alicia Yvonne Shankster, Hillsdale. Matthew David Rose, Nashville and Tina Marie Nelson, Nashville. Marcos Salazar, Hastings and Sarah Jo Uptgraft, Hastings. Michael Lee Sartor, Muskegon and Shelby Madonna Bryant, Hastings. Lavern C. Trantham Marriage Licenses DELTON - Lavern “Vern” C. Trantham, age 58, of Delton, died at Borgess Medical Center on September 20, 2009. Vern was born on February 5, 1951, in Hastings, to Othnel and Ellen (Lantz) Trantham. He grew up in the Delton area and graduated from Delton High School in 1969. Vern loved to work and had been employed with Battle Creek Glass as a fabrication specialist for the last 30 years. Vern was a man who enjoyed life and the friends he shared laughter with along the way. He enjoyed mowing his lawn, working in his garden, watching NASCAR or the Red Wings. Above all Vern loved to spend time with his family who include: his long time companion, Christine Sonicksen of Delton; children: Mitch Trantham of Colon, John and Jodi Trantham of Delton, and Kaylee Trantham of Battle Creek; grandchildren: Ashley, Justin and Allie; step-children: Mindy Oliverez, Tom Moore, and Matt Moore, all of the Grand Rapids area; and several step-grandchildren; siblings: Joe and Loli Trantham of Colorado, Gene and Kay Trantham of Delton, Margaret Sweetland of Lansing, and Wendell and Nancy Trantham of Delton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 24, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton, Rev. Matthew Fedewa, celebrant. Burial will take place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Please visit www.williams goresfuneral. com to view or sign Vern’s online guest book. Scott-DeMott Mark and Cindy Scott are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jo, to Teddy DeMott, son of Janet DeMott and Ted DeMott, all of Hastings. Amy is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a Dental Hygiene student at Kellogg Community College preparing for graduation in May 2010. Teddy is a 1994 graduate of Hastings high school and a 2003 graduate of National Hardwood lumber Inspection School and is employed as a lumber inspector at Buskirk Lumber in Freeport. An October 24th, 2009 wedding is planned. Ritchies to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Kenneth and Cora Ritchie will celebrate their 50th golden wedding anniversary on October 3, 2009 at 5 p.m. It will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080. They were married January 16, 1960. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Please join us to celebrate this special occasion. Michael David Stonehouse, Hastings and Alicia Elaine Cosme, Hastings. Walter Anthony Joseph Straksys, Sarasota, FL and Kimberly Marie Roberts, Sarasota, FL. Joshua Thomas Stuk, Hastings and Sequoyah Rene Rabbers, Hastings. Theodore Sullivan Jr., Caledonia and Dawn Marie Tuffelmire, Caledonia. Judd Ross Sybesma, Hastings and Takytha Marie Redman, Hastings. Alex James Voogd, Middleville and Cassandra Lynn Hale, Middleville. David Ross Welton, Hastings and Ashley Lynn Van Eck, Lowell. Tony Lane Westworth, Hastings and Ellie Jean Fitzgerald, Hastings. Adam Rae Wrubel, Woodland and Sarah Elizabeth Duits, Sunfield. 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Main, Nashville • 517-852-0000 — NASHVILLE — — HASTINGS — Segment 1 Oct. 26 - Nov. 12 Segment 1 Oct. 5 - 22 Segment 2 Oct. 26 ,27 & 28 Segment 2 Nov. 2, 3 & 5 POOL CLOSINGS We Partner With Parents for SAFE Teen Drivers Free Parent Meeting: Hastings - Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. • Nashville - Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. www.greenlightdriving.net NOW SCHEDULING Hot Tub Maintenance 15 Years Experience Local & Reasonable (269) 623-5888 77538610 HICKORY CORNERS BIBLE CHURCH ANNUAL MISSIONARY CONFERENCE “MISSIONS MELTING POT” – OCTOBER 2-4, 2009 5:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Pizza Night Everyone Welcome 6:30pm . . . . . . . . . .Main Speaker: FRIDAY, Jeff Minniear OCTOBER 2ND (Ice Cream Social to Follow 5:30pm-6:30pm .Spaghetti dinner Evening Service) 7pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .Main speaker: Pastor Jeff Minniear. ***There will be programs HCBC Missionary Church Planter in for youth of all ages with guest speakers during the New York State SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD 8am . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s Breakfast Speaker: TBA 11am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ladies Tea Speaker: Deb Minniear entire conference except for during the Men’s Breakfast and Women’s Tea*** All people are welcome to attend and hear how Christ is working and impacting our world. Hickory Corners Bible Church 13720 Kellogg School Rd - (269) 671-4505 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH Jeff Minniear will be speaking during the following services: 10am . . . . . . . Christian Life Hour 11am . . . . . .Worship Service with Communion 2pm . . . . . . . . .Afternoon Service (There will be a carry-in luncheon immediately following the 11am service so please bring a dish to pass if you are able to. All are welcome, please feel free to stay and mingle until the 2pm service) COST IS FREE 77538530 Marriage Licenses On September 26, 2009, Pat and Mauri Greenfield will celebrate their 67th anniversary. Join their children and families in honoring this occasion with a card shower. The couple reside at 615 Cypress Drive, Hastings. 77538598 NASHVILLE - Wade A. Carpenter, age 94, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 peacefully at his Nashville home. Wade was born in Angola, IN on November 15, 1914, the son of the late Henry and Mryite Carpenter. He was raised in the Fremont area and attended area schools graduating from Fremont High School in 1931. He was the husband of Mary (Miller) Carpenter. The couple was married in LaGrange IN, on September 14, 1937. Wade and Mary moved to Nashville 1947 where they raised their family together. In September 2009 the couple celebrated 72 years of marriage. In 1946 Wade started Nashville Products, a cleaning supply business which he operated for over 20 years. Also during that time, Wade worked as a Supervisor at E.W. Bliss retiring in 1976 after 26 years of service. Wade loved to work; he always kept himself busy working around the house and enjoyed working on his yard. He also enjoyed travelling with his wife Mary. On one work related trip they had the opportunity to spend 11 months in Ireland where Wade was helping open a new factory. During that trip they also visited Paris, London, and Scotland. Wade and Mary spent over 25 years wintering in Punta Gorda Florida. Wade's family was his true source enjoyment; he loved to have his family close. Wade is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years Mary, two daughters, Karla Murphy, Barbara (Stephen) Bouwens, two sons Larry (Vanessa) Carpenter, James (Sandy) Carpenter and 14 Grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren He was preceeded in death by his four brothers and 3 sisters, and his son-in-law Mike Murphy. Graveside funeral services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville at Noon on Friday, September 25, 2009, with LeRoy Mast officiating. The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 25, 2009 beginning at 10:30 AM until funeral time at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. Sunday, September 6, 2009 Mildred Wiley celebrated her 100th birthday with family members and friends at her daughter’s home. The party began with a cook out on the grill, following that were two birthday cakes displaying lots of candles, and finally many gifts and well wishes. Mildred’s granddaughter ordered a certificate from the state of Michigan congratulating her on becoming a centurion. Mildred has been a resident of Middleville for more than 60 years. The occasion was a time for everyone to look back and reminisce about all of the things that have happened in this family, community, state, and country. Mildred had five generations of family members together, the youngest one was Mildred’s 5 year old great great grandson. Greenfields to celebrate 67th wedding anniversary 77538618 Wade A. Carpenter Mildred Wiley turns 100 ��The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Do you have enough insurance — and the right type? Real-life star trek by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I’m old enough to remember early reruns of the very first “Star Trek” programs. But it was the second series, “The Next Generation,” that many of us remember most clearly. TNG (as fans call it) was masterful at blending real physics and fiction. Once, Stephen Hawking, the great British physicist, made a cameo appearance. He has been crippled by Lou Gehrig’s disease, and sits in a special wheelchair. Essentially, he cannot move or speak, but he communicates via computer and a synthesized voice. He is an active scientist – and a Trek fan. Besides the real-life Stephen Hawking, TNG introduced millions of people to some fundamental physics, including the concepts of black holes, quantum fluctuations, event horizons and more. TNG was hardly the end of “trekking.” Other television series and movies were made based on the core idea of “Star Trek,” until the whole great mission finally petered out in deep space (to the great relief of some innocent parties married to Trekkies, I’m sure). Naturally, the real parts of Star Trek – the fundamental truths of physics – are both alive and well. Here’s how I think of them: our universe is made of everyday matter and forces we can directly see, but it’s also made of invisible or larger-scale things that only modern physics and mathematics can describe and help us understand. When I drop my coffee cup off the edge of my desk (which happens all too often), it falls to the floor. Clearly, gravity is at work. Beyond that, the cup exists in three-dimensional space, and the whole falling process occurred in time. But, as Einstein knew, gravity is much more than a simple force tugging at coffee cups. Here’s an analogy that may help a little with the core idea – but be patient and work with me on this one, because it will be strange at first. Imagine that the space and time around me and the coffee cup are a bit like fabric – with threads in one direction representing space, and threads the other direction representing time. The gravity made by the Earth can be pictured as a depression in this fabric. So, when the coffee cup falls, it moves downhill into the depression that’s in the “fabric of space/time.” The really cool thing – as TNG fans know well – is that there can be ripples in space/time fabric. These are called gravitational waves, and they cross the vast empty space of the whole universe. On “Star Trek,” the gravitational waves were represented by shuddering space ships. In the realm of science, they are described by the elegant mathematics of Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Some gravitational waves are the leftover echoes of the Big Bang, the event that started it all. Those are the waves of most interest to scientists. There’s a facility near where I live in Washington state that’s built on a large scale to detect the waves. Imagine two arms of a very special pipe, laid out on the ground at right angles to each other, each more than two miles long. Inside the pipe are lasers and mirrors to detect the slightest distortion of length – distortions based on gravitational waves passing through them. Professor Sukanta Bose of the physics department at Washington State University is one of many hundreds of physicists around the world who collaborate on all the complex work needed to make sense of the signals they get from detectors such as the one here in Washington and another in Louisiana. Because although Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicts them, and tiny movements in large objects confirm them, scientists still have never actually seen gravitational waves. “I want to see them in the flesh,” Bose said to me recently. “Until we detect them, they are a belief, not yet turned into truth.” Bose and others who work in the realm of fundamental physics reflect the core of the scientific spirit. It’s abstract work, but I’m hoping to report someday soon that gravitational waves crossing space/time have been detected by Bose and his colleagues around the world. It’ll be a great day for science, and for Trekkies too. “Make it so.” Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center Schedule Thursday, September 24 - Wednesday, September 30 September has been designated as Life Insurance Awareness Month — so you may want to take this opportunity to learn more about your life insurance needs and determine if you’re adequately covered. In fact, helping people understand the necessity of being properly insured and the need to seek professional advice regarding those needs is the ultimate goal of Life Insurance Awareness Month, which is coordinated by the nonprofit Life and Health Foundation for Education (LIFE). Some 68 million adult Americans have no life insurance at all, according to LIMRA International, a worldwide association of insurance and financial services companies. And many people with insurance have far less coverage than they need. If you have loved ones depending on your income, it's important to discuss how life insurance may protect them. But choosing the right amount of coverage, and the right type, is not quite that simple. So let’s take a look at two key questions you need to ask: How much insurance do I need? And what type of insurance is right for me? There are many factors to consider when determining how much insurance you need. That’s why you’ll need to look at some key variables in your life, such as: How many children do you have? Do you plan for them all to go to college? Do any of them have special needs? How many years left on your mortgage? What other debts do you have? An experienced financial professional will be able to use the answers to these questions and others to help determine how much life insur- The challenge to overcome hunger and poverty demands everyone’s best efforts, and participating in the Delton Area Community CROPWalk is one way to make a difference in the lives of local and global neighbors, organizers said. Delton’s CROP event is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, rain or shine, beginning and ending at Faith United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 1:15 p.m. with music by singer/guitarist Mike Madill. After the walk, everyone is welcome to stay for entertainment by musician Tim Tilbury, refreshments and the awarding of door prizes and prizes for top walkers who raise the most funds for CROP. “People of all faiths and those who don’t have a church home are warmly welcomed to take part in the event and collect donations for CROP and/or give a contribution to the cause to defeat hunger and poverty,” said Elaine Gilbert, co-coordinator of the Delton CROP Walk with Dee DeFields. The walk is sponsored by Church World Service (CWS), which, because of its humanitarian work, is a beacon of hope to people in some 80 countries, including the U.S. The co-coordinators are looking forward to having Lary Jackson, associate director in the Lansing office of CWS, attend the kick-off of the Delton walk. • NOTICE • Weight Room Hours: Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim Teen Center: Life Insurance Awareness Month secure in the knowledge that you’ve taken the right steps to help protect your family. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 6, 2009. 77538573 Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ance you need. Your next step is to decide which type of coverage best fits your needs. Essentially, your choice is between term insurance, which offers a death benefit for a specific period of time, and permanent insurance, which can provide lifetime protection plus the potential to build cash value tax-deferred. Keep in mind that all guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company and that certain features come at additional costs. There’s no hard-and-fast rule as to which type of coverage to choose. However, when you’re starting out in your career, and your children are young, you might find that term insurance could be a cost effective way for covering a short-term need (generally 20 years or less). On the other hand, if you choose a permanent insurance policy, such as whole life or universal life, you can potentially build cash value that you can access during your life on a tax-advantaged basis. Since permanent insurance has a cash value component, the premiums may initially be more costly than those for term insurance. Which choice — term or permanent — is right for you? It depends on a variety of factors, including your cash flow, your investment portfolio and how many years you plan on keeping your coverage. Also, you’ll need to review your insurance coverage regularly to make sure it still meets your needs and addresses any changes in your situation. A financial advisor can help you make the right selections. Taking steps today allows you to celebrate Twenty-five percent of the funds raised from the walk will be used to provide food for Delton area neighbors who are struggling financially. Half of those funds go to the St. Ambrose food bank and the other half to Faith United Methodist Church’s Emergency Food Cupboard. Hundreds of Delton area people were given groceries last year through those two groups with help from CROP Walk funds. Throughout the world, CWS’s outreach encom- passes signs of hope when a young Kenyan woman learns how to read, when a homeless Brazilian child learns a trade, when an Angolan village builds a well, and when a Cambodian farmer gets the seeds she needs, said DeFields. These are all projects that CROP helps fund. “When a Sudanese child gets enough to eat, a Burmese refugee finds safe shelter, Rwandan CROP, continued on page 14 • NOTICE • REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the City of Hastings who is not already registered to vote may register with the City Clerk or the Secretary of State during normal business hours up to and included Monday, October 5, 2009 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER to be eligible to vote in the City General Election to be held on November 3, 2009. The purpose of the election is to elect candidates for the following office: BOARD OF REVIEW 1st WARD COUNCILMEMBER 2nd WARD COUNCILMEMBER 3rd WARD COUNCILMEMBER 4th WARD COUNCILMEMBER Qualifications to vote: Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age before November 3, 2009 Residents of Michigan and the City of Hastings Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD #1-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! 77538625 Thomas Emery, Hastings, City Clerk 201 East State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058, Phone: 269-945-2468 Monday-Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: 77538545 Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Students REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for Snowplowing & Snow Removal for their parking lots located in downtown Hastings. The term of the contract will be for the year beginning November 15, 2009, and ending November 14, 2010. The closing date for the bid is October 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. PUBLIC NOTICE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is accepting proposals for Professional Landscape Architectural Engineering Services for the Conceptual Design of South Hanover Street between Green Street and State Street as an entryway to the downtown business district. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning October 5, 2009. Debris picked up is limited to bio-degradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, and small limbs and brush. Proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 5:00 PM on Tuesday October 6, 2009. 77538444 Bids shall be submitted to: County Administration 220 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS Friday, September 25 NO SCHOOL Special Open Swim and Open Gym from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularity in any proposal, and to award the proposal in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Consultants will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All proposals shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Professional Landscape Architectural Services - South Hanover Street Conceptual Design”. 77538629 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Residents should limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle. Residents are requested to place all loose materials in Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris is acceptable and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Residents should not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Material may be placed for collection anytime after October 1, 2009. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1st Ward. After completion of the 1st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south of the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so all material should be placed out prior to the October 5th start of the pickup to allow its removal in a timely fashion. 77538627 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 10 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Andrew M. Berg, an adult married and Betty Jo Berg of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 5194 Lindsey Rd., Delton, MI 49046. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Jonathan Engman at Fabrizio & Brook, P.C. counsel for Greentree Servicing LLC as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 9/24/2009 ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Greentree Servicing f/k/a Greenpoint Credit Corp. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 77538652 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-7-2009 Connie Foreman (owner), Robert Dods (applicant). Location: England Dr., in Section 5 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a personal storage building in the RL zoning district. Meeting Date: October 26, 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.mm. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77538633 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, #151 Farmington Hills MI 48334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Donald J. Granner and Susan J. Granner Husband and Wife to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III by a mortgage dated July 22, 2003 and recorded on July 25, 2003 in instrument No. 1109510, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($139,355.21) including interest at 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: Lot 401, 402, 403 and 404 of Algonquin Lake Properties #2 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 77538474 75468 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Chad Troutner and Amie J. Troutner, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 12859 9 Mile Rd, Shelbyville, MI 49344-9656. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 18, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 18, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538521 File # 284013F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Dana Marie McMillon, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6876 Cambridge, Shelbyville, MI 49344-9600. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538580 File # 151487F0 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by COREY J. FRIZZELL, HUSBAND OF and MICHELLE G. HOSACK-FRIZZELL, WIFE OF, JOINT TENANCY WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2007, in Document No. 1174793, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($86,038.30), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 94 FEET OF LOT 45 OF THE PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 10 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538662 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 17/100 ($137,238.17) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538494 Case No. 09MI00941-2 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN S. WILLSON and LESLIE WILLSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2008, and recorded on November 6, 2008, in Document No. 200811060010794, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($182,861.22), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 15, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 7 OF NORTH RIDGE ESTATES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 14, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538479 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lyndia Crawford, an unmarried person, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005 and recorded June 30, 2005 in Instrument Number 1148794, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 21/100 Dollars ($106,307.21) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 1, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1028 and the East 21 feet of the North 1/2 of Lot 1027 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538090 File No. 514.0112 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Robert Sheridan, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2007 and recorded September 13, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0002001, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Fifty-Eight and 24/100 Dollars ($103,058.24) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of the Plat of Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538645 File No. 310.4986 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody L. Niles, to Mortgage Amenities Corporation, a Rhode Island Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006 and recorded January 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1159229, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 65/100 Dollars ($101,842.65) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 6 rods of Lot 20, Chase's Addition Number 2 Supervisor's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538404 File No. 618.0039 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following : Case Number V-6-2009 Diane Parker. Location: 11270 East Shore Dr., in Section 7 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to construct a 20x36-ft detached garage too close to the side yard (5-ft), the minimum required is 6-ft, and too close to the road (10-ft), the minimum required is 20-ft; in the RZ zoning district. Meeting Date: October 13, 2009. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77538631 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Eric L Cornwell and Lisa A Cornwell, Husband and Wife to Standard Federal Bank N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2003 and recorded January 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1120493 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($16,692.16) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. Commonly known as 111 Lentz, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank as successor to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A., fka Standard Federal Bank, N.A Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12810 77538489 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Troy A. Searver and Penny Seaver 11427 East Shore Drive Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77538585 File Number: 221.6197 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cindy Kuester and Gary Kuester, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080423-0004365, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($166,072.94) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Carters Fine Lakes Park Annex, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 3 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4781 77538414 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Scott E Manning of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 136 Irving Rd. #5, Middleville, MI 49333. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Torey Anderson of HomEq, (877)256-6934, 4827 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 9/24/2009 ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77538594 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($59,782.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538248 File #241269F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Isaac Bainbridge and Barbara Bainbridge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 31, 2006 in instrument 1172113, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four And 30/100 Dollars ($195,174.30), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, Starr View Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document #1135575, inclusive, as amended and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 39, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the aforementioned Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538243 File #277963F01 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Andrew Dreisbach (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 12315 Oakwood Shores, Wayland, MI 49348. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of September 21, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after September 21, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. September 21, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, 77538596 Hastings, MI 49058 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 1/100 Dollars ($58,582.01) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538428 File No. 280.8086 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. Dunham, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2002 and recorded September 3, 2002 in Instrument Number 1086660, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($63,728.72) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point 178 feet East of the East line of Main Street on the North side of Kellogg Street; thence North 132 feet; thence East 55 feet; thence North 6 feet; thence East 56 feet; thence South 138 feet; thence West 111 feet to the place of beginning, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538587 File No. 617.0486 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Lenny Dyer, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 304 Lakeside Dr, Delton, MI 49046-9730. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538583 File # 271128F03 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. Brenda Wymer 311 Queen Street Nashville, MI 49073 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77538650 File Number: 241.7493 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Richard L. Morley and Linda Morley, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7440 N Whitneyville Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9450. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 21, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 21, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538592 File # 285455F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Royce T Slater an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded on August 17, 2006 in instrument 1168744, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Four And 34/100 Dollars ($128,404.34), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 330 feet of the South 3/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538095 File #277822F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Manculich II and Jennifer Manculich, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005, and recorded on August 16, 2005 in instrument 1151208, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 32/100 Dollars ($146,789.32), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 43, Bryanwood Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538175 File #282779F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Lee Frei and Heather Frei, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160763, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2006-WF2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 95/100 Dollars ($62,230.95), including interest at 7.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19, of Block F of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538555 File #280757F01 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Sharon B. Wyman a/k/a Sharon Wyman & Kevin M. Wyman a/k/a Kevin Wyman, regarding the property at 9585 Bayne Rd Woodland, MI 48897. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: September 24, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation 77538654 Our File No: 09-14695 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Molly A. Woodside, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005, and recorded on August 2, 2005 in instrument 1150420, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six And 44/100 Dollars ($119,246.44), including interest at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 18, High Ridge Crossings Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1095283, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 26, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as show on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538319 File #278492F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Eyer, a single man, and Deborah Mann, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for FMF Capital LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2005, and recorded on August 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1151266, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two and 60/100 ($157,672.60) including interest at the rate of 7.24000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COM AT PT COMMON TO N LINE LOT 31 SU PV, PLAT BRIGGS SUB, TH E TO N & S 1/4 LINE SEC 8, TH N 200 FT, TH W TO LAKE SHORE DR, TH S TO BEG. SEC 8 T3N R10W. Commonly known as: 743 North Briggs Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538484 Case No. 09MI00992-2 To: �Page 12 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert P Crose Sr and Kimberly D Crose, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC, DBA the Lending Center, Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2006, and recorded on May 18, 2005, as Document Number: 1164765, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006HE3 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four and 97/100 ($137,444.97) including interest at the rate of 9.06500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 9 West distant North 00 degree 02 minutes 30 seconds West, 200.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 30 second West; along said West section line, 476.00 feet; thence south 88 degree 33 minutes 30 seconds East, 244.44 feet; thence Southeasterly, 92.99 feet along the arc of a curve to the right the radius of which is 102.06 feet and the chord of which bears South 62 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds East, 89.80 feet; thence South 36 degrees 21 minutes 30 seconds East, 240.85 feet; thence Southeasterly, 112.12 feet along the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 206.98 and the chord of which bears South 51 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East, 110.75 feet; thence South 22 degrees 36 minutes 14 seconds West, 33.00 feet; thence South 55 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds West, 253.14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 333.00 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for State Trunkline M-43. Also Subject to an easement for private roadway and public utility purpose over the Northerly and Northeasterly 33 feet thereof for Brittany Woods Drive. Commonly known as: 6953 Brittany Woods Drive The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., As Trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc., Asset- Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE3 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248335-9200 Case No. 09OMI00177-2 ASAP# 3261132 09/17/2009, 09/24/2009, 10/01/2009, 77538433 10/08/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 12, 2005 and recorded January 19, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140373, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 51/100 Dollars ($233,391.51) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 1295.38 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 565.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 107.08 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF NORRIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 159.30 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A 633.95 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 158.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 639.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 00 DEGREES EAST 257.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538635 File No. 280.6815 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage described below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) made by Estelle Automotive, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, of 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, Michigan, as Mortgagor, to Fifth Third Bank, of 111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, as Mortgagee, dated December 24, 2004, and recorded on January 6, 2005, at Instrument No. 1139786, and modified by Mortgage Modification dated February 1, 2005, and recorded on February 9, 2005, at Instrument No. 1141277, in Barry County Records, Barry County, Michigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Nine & 46/100 Dollars ($240,829.46) at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the sale proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 13.64% per annum, all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure is all of that real estate and improvements situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 19; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 892.53 feet, along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence north 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 194.00 feet, along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds East 194.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 350.00 feet to the point of beginning. Common Address: 12223 West M-179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348 Tax Parcel Number: 08-16-019-005-50 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: August 25, 2009 Fifth Third Bank PLUNKETT COONEY Michael E. Moore (P57315) Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank 333 Bridgewater Place, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 752-4618 (Publication 8/27/09-9/24/09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Clark a/k/a David Clark and Bonnie Clark, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179640, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Six And 89/100 Dollars ($144,656.89), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 2 and 27 of Clearview, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 61, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, together with a right-ofway for a private road 40 feet in width, being 20 feet each side of a centerline more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake set in a concrete base on the Southerly line of the recorded plat of Clearview in the West Fractional 1/2 of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 6 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, at the centerline of Cleardale Drive; thence South 32 degrees 00 minutes East, 3.89 feet; thence South 54 degrees 63 minutes East, 367.76 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes East, 368 feet, more or less, to the center of Pifer Road, for ingress and egress from the plat of Clearview to the County Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #277993F01 77538325 77537703 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($210,681.78) including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North 528 feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538409 File No. 269.4880 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay Dekleine and Sharon Dekleine, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to West MI Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2003, and recorded on March 14, 2003 in instrument 1099533, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Dollar Bank, F.S.B. ISAOA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand FiftyFive And 64/100 Dollars ($272,055.64), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 2 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West 91.00 feet; thence North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds East 36.88 feet; thence South 20 degrees 09 minutes 36 seconds East 210.94 feet; thence South 44 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds West 107.47 feet; thence North 06 degrees 36 minutes 42 seconds West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above described parcel and between said parcel and the Shore of Gun Lake; together with all Riparian Rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31 a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence south 815.37 feet; thence South 05 degrees 48 minutes 01 seconds East 167.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 34 seconds East 12.66 feet; thence South 39 degrees 49 minutes 48 seconds East 49.96 feet; thence South 62 degrees 45 minutes 43 seconds West 110.64 feet; thence North 02 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West, Wayland Township, Allegan County, Michigan; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #256102F03 77537921 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLENE A. KLING and DENNIS H. KLING, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2008, and recorded on September 3, 2008, in Document No. 200809030008789, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($118,046.50), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE NORTH 10 RODS; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538640 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin W Staton and Darcy J Staton, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2002, and recorded on July 2, 2002 in instrument 1083204, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine And 84/100 Dollars ($71,339.84), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 1, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: From the 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake on shore of Long Lake and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet (recorded as 200 feet), North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 150 feet for the Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 56 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 57.25 Degrees West, 145 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; and thence South 52.25 Degrees East, 129 feet to Place of Beginning; also from 1/8th corner North side of Northwest fractional 1/4 said Section 15, run South on 1/8th line, 775 feet to iron stake at shore of Long Lake, and along shore of lake North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet, South 85 Degrees East, 150 feet(recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet and North 56 Degrees East, 215 feet for Place of Beginning; thence along shore of lake North 31.25 Degrees East, 65 feet; thence North 64 Degrees West, 134.5 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 57 1/7 Degrees East, 145 feet to Place of Beginning. Commencing at the 1/8th corner on the North side of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South on the 1/8th line, 775 feet to an iron stake at the shore of Long Lake; thence North 60.75 Degrees East, 625 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence South 85 Degrees East 150 feet, (recorded as 200 feet); thence North 52.25 Degrees East, 215 feet; thence North 56 Degrees East, 100 feet for Place of Beginning; thence North 56 Degrees East, 50 feet along the shore of Long Lake; thence North 52.25 Degrees West, 129 feet; thence South 44 Degrees West, 50 feet; thence South 53.5 Degrees East, 118.5 feet to Place of Beginning, being on the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77537927 File #277914F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25403 DE Estate of Ransom Larry Misner, Decedent. Date of birth: 08/10/1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ransom Larry Misner, who lived at 492 West Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Michigan died 11/06/2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia Ann Misner, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/22/09 Michael B. Walling P55771 131 East Columbia Avenue, Ste. 100 Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 (269) 968-1101 Patricia Ann Misner 21085 Pine Lake Road Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 77538667 (269) 223-6051 MORTGAGE SALE *THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS: THE SALE MAY BE RESCINDED BY THE FORECLOSING MORTGAGEE. IN THAT EVENT, YOUR DAMAGES, IF ANY, WILL BE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE RETURN OF THE BID AMOUNT TENDERED AT SALE PLUS INTEREST. Default having occurred of a certain Mortgage made by The Pandl Family Trust dated April 16, 1992, to Fifth Third Bank withan address of 1830 East Paris Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2002, recorded November 25, 2002 in Instrument No. 1092325, Barry County Records, County of Barry, State of Michigan, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $605,806.18 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on OCTOBER 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the east door of the Courthouse located at 220 West 8th Street, Hastings, Michigan, (that being the place for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with interest at the rate of $89.36 per day and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are situated in the Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of a said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 351.55 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet ;thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet; thence South 89 degrees 43’ 11” East 292.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12’ 47” West 218.80 feet along the centerline of Middleville Road (M-37); thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 192.00 feet to the Place of Beginning, subject to Highway Right of Way for Middleville Road (M-37) over the East 50 feet thereof and over the East 60 feet of the South 74.59 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with a 20.0 foot wide utility easement, the North line of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of aid Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 56’ 06” West 934.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 352.05 feet to the Point of Beginning of said North line; thence North 89 degrees 42’ 11” West 357.01 feet to the Point of Ending of said North line; except the East 50.0 feet thereof. Also subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 27; thence North 00 degrees 09’ 56” West 1313.52 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 52’ 06” West 1126.95 feet along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 357.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43’ 11” West 100.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 00 degrees 12’ 47” East 218.80 feet to the Point of Ending of said centerline. Together with an easement for drainage over Sunset Park as shown on the recorded Plat of Misty Ridge, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. commonly known as: 620 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan / PP#: 08-41-027-016-20 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241(a), in which case the property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale. FIFTH THIRD BANK, MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE PC August 17, 2009 Peter D. Rhoades Date P O Box 2271 Holland MI 49422 77537627 616-355-7318 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of JILL M. MOORE TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jill M. Moore. Date of birth: February 12, 1956, who lived at 11099 Hastings Point Road, Middleville, Michigan died September 1, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to James D. Moore and Hastings City Bank, co-Trustees within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 22, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 James D. Moore 11099 Hastings Point Road Middleville, MI 49333 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street 77538656 Hastings, MI 49058 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nyle D. Crilly and Deloris D. Crilly, husband and wife, to Firstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2001 and recorded August 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 1064659, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($89,747.77) including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods for the point of beginning; thence West 4 rods; thence North 20 rods, more or less, to Thornapple Lake Road; thence Easterly 4 rods, more or less, to a point North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning. Also, commencing at the center of said Section 30; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods to the point of beginning; thence South 119.91 feet; thence West 132 feet; thence North 119.91 feet; thence East 132 feet to the point of beginning. Now described for tax purposes as Lot 12, Thornapple Lake Assessor's Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538499 File No. 191.4558 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Eash, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on November 10, 2003 in instrument 1117400, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 22/100 Dollars ($134,493.22), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 514.0 feet along the North line of said section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 230.0 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West, 379.0 feet parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds West, 230.0 feet; thence North 00 degres 44 minutes 14 seconds East, 379.0 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538313 File #278868F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025,393 DE Estate of JOHN M. VAN VOSSEN - Deceased. Date of birth: March 9, 1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JOHN M. VAN VOSSEN, who lived at 4104 Parkway Drive, Shelbyville, Michigan died June 25, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Diana F. Van Dam, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 16, 2009 McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. Ben A. Fowler P28137 99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 732-5000 Diana V. Van Dam 1369 Briarcliff Drive Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 682-0313 77538570 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan G Toering and Lisa J. Toering, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Prime Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003 in instrument 1110930, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine And 80/100 Dollars ($97,359.80), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27 of Sandy Knolls, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page(s) 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538524 File #244762F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-466-CH ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF BARRY, a Michigan Municipal Corporation Plaintiff vs Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Pauline McOmber, deceased and the Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Gertrude Enid Holly. Defendant. ROBERT L. BYINGTON, P-27621 Depot Law Office, PLC Attorney for Plaintiff 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ph: (269) 945-9557 At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings Barry County, Michigan on the 21st day of September, 2009 PRESENT: James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge On the 21st day of September, 2009, an action was filed by the County of Barry, Plaintiff, against Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly, Defendants, in this court to quiet title to a certain parcel of land. Upon hearing and consideration of the verified Motion of plaintiff, attesting to the fact that the Defendants whereabouts and their heirs are unknown, that therefore service upon defendant of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the defendant can best be apprised of the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly and their unknown and unascertained heirs, shall serve their answer on Robert L. Byington, attorney for plaintiff, whose address is 222 West Apple Street, Hastings, Michigan, answer or take such other action as may be permitted by lawn on or before the 22nd day of October, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against this defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week with three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, in Barry County, Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order. 77538604 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge P 26437 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 All board members present. 5 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes. Standing Reports. Bills. Certification of 2009 Tax Roll. Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineers to prepare Legals and Dry Hydrant Easements letters. Consumers Energy Resolution oF Additional Streetlights at Wall Lake. Attendance and expenses to MTA Educational Conference, MTA Workshops & MSU Workshop. Re-seal and Repairs at Hope Township Park. Adjourned 8:00 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77538658 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Willson and Kaelee Willson, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2001 and recorded June 7, 2001 in Instrument Number 1060938, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyTwo and 75/100 Dollars ($81,142.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 750.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds West 297.0 feet: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 294.25 feet: thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds East 297.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 294.25 feet along the East line of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538283 File No. 310.4756 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Rex Bryan and Sally Bryan, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded August 29, 2005 in Instrument # 1151808 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3, by assignment dated May 31, 2007 and recorded June 5, 2007 in Instrument # 1181320 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Sixty-One Dollars and FortyFive Cents ($99,061.45) including interest 8.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, for place of beginning, thence South 45 feet, thence West 33 feet, thence North 45 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Plat, thence East 33 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 1213 Clear Lake n/k/a 838 Vickery Drive, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77538504 Our File No: 09-13463 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Lee, Carr Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Accepted Ordinance #2009-136 for 2nd reading and adoption by roll call vote. Accepted Resolution #2009-112, Master Plan Amendment, as legally noticed, by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77538608 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacob C. Dekleine and Amy E. Dekleine, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135523, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverHome Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five And 88/100 Dollars ($174,355.88), including interest at 3.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of section 25 and 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section 25, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 528.30 feet along the North-South 1/4 line, thence South 66 Degrees 08 minutes 07 Seconds East 506.05 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the Place of beginning, thence South 10 Degrees 01 Minute 53 Seconds West 404.71 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 41 Seconds West 125.45 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 09 Minutes 19 Seconds East 203.98 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 50 minutes 41 Seconds East 394.03 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 514.51 Feet, thence North 66 Degrees 08 Minutes 07 Seconds West 215.69 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #278097F01 77538235 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Becki Salazar, a married woman and Paul Salazar, her husband, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Fifty-Six and 6/100 Dollars ($83,056.06) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538288 File No. 221.6188 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Vanhaitsma, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171758, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($61,125.76), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West, 831.00 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 minutes West, 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 272.44 along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 293.89 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East, 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East 293.89 feet; thence north 89 degrees 43 seconds 51 seconds West, 380.07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538423 File #284216F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darlene Crumbaugh and Wade Crumbaugh, husband and wife as tenants by the entirety, to Key Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003 and recorded September 8, 2003 in Instrument Number 1112782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($17,204.97) including interest at 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the North 102.02 acres of the North 1/2 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East, on the North line of said section, 690.69 feet to the centerline of Cobb Road, thence on said centerline South 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds East, 322.64 feet to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herein described, thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East, 1051.70 feet, thence South 9 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, 328.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds West, 995.13 feet, thence North 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds, West on the centerline of Cobb Road, 328.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof for Cobb Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538509 File No. 372.0107 �Page 14 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BBB warns of debt-reduction offers mailed to consumers The Better Business Bureau of West Michigan warns consumers that questionable offers are circulating in West Michigan with phrases as “Need help with a revolving credit payment reduction?” The government “look-a-like” form is called Form 009-E Payment Reduction Notification 2009 and states it is RE: HR5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The BBB warns consumers that this offer has nothing to do with free “stimulus” money. Two companies have had inquiries at the BBB-WMI. • Complete Debt Settlement, PO Box 33, Cannonsburg MI 49341, Phone 888-879-2599, Fax 888-289-1506 The company name affiliated with Web site is www.perfectnetbranch.com; contact is Dean Sundrla, listed office phone: 616-6222456. The BBB contracted this company and asked them to register with the BBB; to date, nothing has been received. • Consumer Debt Relief Program, PO Box 96503, 21555 Washington DC 20090-6503, phone number 877-345-1942 Mails same type of form, with the promise of debt negotiation settlement. The BBB warns consumers that both of these offers are debt negotiation/settlement programs, and both use the “look-a-like” governmenttype form to appeal to consumers with high revolving credit debt. While there are small print disclaimers, the BBB believes the mailings to be intentionally misleading. Go to www.bbb.org to see the reports the BBB has on both companies; both which are rated ‘F’ as of Aug. 4. “Our local BBB has received over 25 inquiries regarding this locally based company’s mailings, and to date, no background information about the company and the offer has been provided,” said Ken Vander Meeden, BBB of Western Michigan president. Consumers are being battered on all fronts, and offers from companies to help get them out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling times, said Vander Meeden Offers of debt negotiation, debt settlement and debt elimination are three different options available to consumers. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to make sure they understand these critical differences before enlisting the help of a company to manage their debt, or they could end up making their current financial situation worse. More families are struggling to make ends meet. While the unemployment rate continues to rise, so do complaints filed with BBB against companies that claim to help consumers manage their debt. In fact, complaints against debt consolidation and negotiation companies rose by almost 19 percent in 2008 over the previous year, he added. “Consumers are bombarded every day with ads and e-mails offering services to manage or reduce debt, and it’s hard to know which offer will work for them — let alone if the company can be trusted,” said Vander Meeden. “Families in debt may think their situation can’t get any worse, but trusting the services of some debt negotiation, consolidation or elimination firms can actually lead to increased debt and bigger headaches.” To help consumers understand various options for dealing with debt, the BBB offers a brief explanation of debt negotiation, consolidation and elimination services and tips on finding help to deal with debt. Debt-negotiation companies claim that they will negotiate with a consumer’s lenders to lower the total amount of debt owed for an up-front fee. Unfortunately, some consumers who paid for debt negotiation services have found out that the company never contacted their lenders, but instead, took their money and ran. Because the debt-negotiation company made it sound like they had everything under control, the consumer stopped talking directly with their lenders and ended up slipping deeper into debt. Relying on debt-negotiation firms also could put a dent in a consumer’s credit report. Debt-consolidation companies offer to roll up various debts, allowing the debtor to make Both Saxon teams sixth at B.C. Lakeview Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Household Help Wanted HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Happy Ad HAPPY 57 BIRTHDAY Vickie McLaughlin with love Dad & Mom. Recreation FOR SALE: 18’ 5th Wheel Camper, good condition, stored inside. (269)948-4100 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. The Hastings’ varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both placed sixth overall at Saturday’s Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational. Troy Dailey was second overall in the boys’ race, with a time of 16 minutes ten seconds. The top 30 in each race earned medals on the day. The Saxons’ Mitch Singleterry also earned a medal, placing 26th in 17:24. The rest of the top five for the Saxon boys included Taylor Klotz who hit the line in 18:37, Mile Belcher who finished in 18:40, and Jake Partridge who came in in 18:59. Alaina Case led the Saxon girls, placing 23rd in 21:29. Cherie Kosbar was 30th in 21:52. The Saxon girls’ team also had Taylor Carter finish in 22:07, Meg Travis in 22:33, and Jenny LaJoye in 23:13. The Saxon girls were third in their division, and the boys’ fourth. The Saxons were slated to get together with the rest of the O-K Gold Conference for a set of duals yesterday at Johnson Park. They head to the Bangor Invitational this Saturday. YMCA Volleyball YMCA Women’s A-League Standings Aged Wisely Winebrenner Construction MacLeod Chiropractic TK Ladies Progressive Graphics Eager Beavers Blarney Stone Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon La Bella Vida Balls of Fury Women’s B-League Standings Trend Setters Net Results Cascade Home Improvement Parker Storage Northside Pizza Co-Ed Standings Mental Block Hungry Howies TriClor - Dirty Hastings Mutual 6-0 5-1 5-1 4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6 0-6 6-0 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-0 6-0 3-3 3-3 0-6 CROP, continued from page 9 AIDS orphans discover they are not alone, a hungry family in our community receives food, these are signs of life,” Gilbert said. “That’s what our CROP Walk is all about.” DeFields noted, “When our community joins together to make a difference; when young and old, from many churches and traditions commit to a common goal, joining compassion and action; these are signs of both life and hope. “Every little bit counts,” she said. “We know it’s tough (economic times), but there are some people who are able to give. “We spend so much on junk food that could help others. If we put all our junk food money in a container, what would that be?, questioned DeFields, estimating that she spends at least $5 a week on junk food. “The words I recently saw on a T-shirt are really true and worth pursuing: “Live simply so that others may simply live.” For more information about the Delton CROP Walk or to sign up to be a walker, call Dee DeFields at 269-721-3646 or Elaine Gilbert, 269623-8763. one lower payment to the company, rather than many payments to the different lenders. While debt consolidation can make paying monthly bills more manageable, some companies tack on high fees and charge exorbitant interest rates, said Vander Meeden, which means the consumer is paying much more in the long run. Companies that offer debt elimination rely on many different schemes, but they all hinge on the notion that credit lines are illegal, he added. Debt-elimination companies typically provide, for an up-front fee, a document for the lender that supposedly absolves the consumer of the debt. Unfortunately, said Vander Meeden, the document has no bearing whatsoever on the debt owed, and consumers paying for such services have found that they’ve wasted money on a debt-elimination scheme that would have been better spent on actually paying back their debts. Before enlisting the help of a business to manage debt, the BBB says to stay in contact with lenders and try to work out a plan with them first before enlisting outside help and always check the company out first with BBB. BBB reliability reports on debt negotiation, consolidation and elimination companies are available online for free at www.bbb.org. Vander Meeden said consumers should start with a credit counseling service, which are often nonprofits that offer financial guidance for a small fee, or even for free. Click here for more advice on choosing a credit counseling agency. Beware of offers that sound too good to be true, he warned. “There is no easy fix for reducing debt and any company that makes huge claims and guarantees, probably can’t deliver,” he said. For more advice on dealing with debt, including how to manage a budget, go to www.bbb.org. POLICE BEAT Nashville Police investigating stolen mowers The Nashville Police Department is asking for help and any information in locating two mowers taken from Maple Valley Implement at 735 Sherman St. in Nashville. The machines were taken sometime between late August and Sept. 10 when they were noticed missing. They are red, Country Clipper zero-turn mowers. Both have a decal reading JAZee on the back of the mower. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nashville Police Department at 517-852-9866. Vandalism, property damage reported in Middleville and Delton Two Middleville residents and one Delton resident reported that their mail boxes had been damaged between Friday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, Sept. 9. Sept. 4, the Barry County Sheriff Department received a report of a mailbox being smashed on Woodland Road in Middleville. That same night, an Adams Road resident reported that the windshield had been smashed out of a car parked in the front yard; a piece of concrete was found nearby. Saturday, Sept. 5, a Delton resident heard a loud noise and looked out the front window to see that someone had smashed his mailbox. He also saw a black pickup truck with two or three boys in it by the mailbox. He was able to obtain a partial license plate number BXB14; however, deputies were unable to trace the license plate to a local vehicle. On Sept. 9, another mailbox was damaged on Bassett Lake Road in Middleville. Counties crack down on underage drinking at Gun Lake The Barry County Sheriff Department implemented an underage drinking enforcement project on Gun Lake this summer in response to complaints from Gun Lake area citizens. A grant provided through the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) funded both Barry and Allegan County sheriff’s departments officers for extra patrols in areas believed to be ‘safe zones’ for underage drinkers and adult providers. Road, marine and undercover deputies from both agencies, with the help of area citizens, shared information and resources for the ongoing zero-tolerance enforcement project. Due to the support and information from private citizens in the Gun Lake community, deputies reportedly witnessed a significant decline of underage drinkers on the beaches and waters of Gun Lake East. In addition, adult alcohol-related arrests, particularly over Labor Day weekend, and a variety of other hazardous misdemeanor marine violations citations have been a byproduct of the project, according to the Barry County unit. On Saturday, Sept. 5, while a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the southwest side of the state park, she observed two pontoon boats operating too fast. Marine deputies responded but could not locate the suspect vehicles, However, they continued to patrol the area and issued a citation for reckless use of a watercraft to the driver of another vessel. While patrolling for underage drinkers that same day, deputies stopped a watercraft for a safety inspection and the adult driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol and subsequently registered a blood alcohol content of .11 percent. The male suspect was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail for operating while under the influence. Another adult male was arrested Sept. 5 for operating while under the influence near Orangeville Island and England Point. After he was pulled over, deputies noticed signs of intoxication and observed several beer cans scattered through the boat and two 30-packs of beer. Hastings man arrested for domestic assault Hastings Police responded to a residence in the 900 block of Wintergreen Drive Saturday, Sept. 19, to a reported domestic assault. Upon arrival, responding officers could hear a woman screaming from inside the residence. Officers made contact with the parties involved and were told by the 49-year-old victim that she had been assaulted by the suspect, whom she identified as Neil Wells, 54, of Hastings, as she tried to leave the residence during a verbal argument. Officers spoke with Wells who admitted he was wrong but did not want her to leave. Wells was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault. Multiple agencies help with eviction Hastings Police were requested to assist a Barry County Sheriff’s Department civil process server at a residence in the 400 block of South Hanover Street Tuesday, Sept. 22. Officers were advised that a subject who had been ordered by the court to vacate the residence was refusing to do so. Officers made contact with the subject, who was identified as Paris Walker, 45, from Hastings and advised him that he needed to comply with the court order. Walker at that time ran into the house and attempted to barricade the entry door with objects within the residence. As officers tried to enter the home through the back door, Walker began pushing the door in on the officers to prevent them from entering. After officers gained entry, Walker fought and resisted them as they attempted to take him into custody. After a brief struggle, he was subdued. Walker was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing four counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer and one count of resisting and obstructing a public process server. Hastings officers were assisted by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Several hours later, Hastings Police were dispatched to the same area after it was reported that Walker had returned to the residence. Responding officers confronted Walker who was in violation of his bond conditions that he was not to return to the residence. Walker again was placed under arrest without incident for violating the bond conditions, and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 15 Looking For a PRINTER? 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Dr. John Best, general presbyter for the Presbytery of Lake Michigan will preach, and the commissioning will be performed by the church’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, and Elder Zoe Wilcox, moderator of the Presbytery. “All are welcome to attend, and a special invitation is extended to friends of Dr. Spindler,” Garrison said. “It’s great to have Jim on staff and that he’s completed his studies. It’s an accomplishment for him, and we’re looking forward to continuing working with him,” Garrison said, calling Spindler’s assistance a “great asset.” Spindler, an ordained elder in the church, has been part of the church staff on a parttime basis for several years, providing visitation to shut-ins and congregational care. His new privileges can include officiating with Communion, baptism, weddings and funerals now that he has graduated from a three-year Commissioned Lay Pastor Program and received approval by the Presbytery of Lake Michigan’s Committee on Preparation for the Ministry and the Committee on Ministry. “I see my role as to help support him (Garrison) and to help support the staff here in what they do,” Spindler said. “I do have this ministry to the elderly, and I call on 30 to 35 people a month, at least once. Not all are members of our church. I’ll run into people who I know ... and I just add them to the list. “It is a joy. It is an absolute joy to do it. God calls us to ministry and actually sends us out, and we respond by being obedient, and that obedience is a joy. It’s a duty, but it’s a joy. It’s not something we dread; it’s something we look forward to,” Spindler said. “Commissioned lay pastors are actually trained to do most, if not all, of the tasks in ministry of the church.” Because he already has been through the commissioning process with the Presbytery, Spindler called this Sunday’s events more like an installation and a celebration. Throughout his adult life, his faith has always been interwoven into his career and his passion for helping the poorest of poor in other countries. In the 1980s, he began volunteering for short term missions, first with the Christian Medical and Dental Society and later with the Luke Society, an organization of medical professionals who provide medical care, in the name of Jesus, to the world’s poor. Spindler has traveled to Kenya on a Luke Society mission trip and also served on its board of directors. For more than the past 20 years, he has led many people on mission trips to share the gospel and help make life better for folks in Honduras and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Spindler is excited about his current lay pastor calling at the 400-member Hastings church. “When I made a decision to follow Christ in undergraduate college, I felt a call to the ministry at that time. I prayed a lot about whether to be a physician involved in missions or whether to be a pastor. What I found out through my experience in medical practice and doing missions was that I was really doing pastoral care ministry,” he said. “After retirement, I felt called by God to a deeper ministry in pastoral care at the local level, at the church. I thought about how best to do that and Jeff (Garrison) encouraged me to look into the lay pastor’s training program.” Following that track meant becoming a student again – writing term papers, taking exams and lots of traveling. He drove thousands of miles during the three years of taking classes at the Presbytery of Wabash Valley in northern Indiana (a five-hour round trip) and at Western Theological Seminary in Holland. Spindler’s classes were nearly equivalent to the seminary curriculum of someone becoming an ordained pastor. His classes included theology, Bible, preaching, the Sacraments, worship, church history, church government and more. Both experiences were enjoyed, and he said, “they both were an encouraging, supporting, loving community of believers seeking to learn more about their faith, and it was exciting.” Spindler compares commissioned lay pastors to being similar to physician’s assistants who work in doctor’s offices. “Both seek to meet the needs of people in unique and similar ways. Commissioned lay pastors have met a little resistance when they first started to appear in churches and so did physician’s assistants. What really got me over the hump with physician’s assistants was looking out in the waiting room and seeing 30 people coughing their heads off and blowing their noses.” Spindler’s family medical practice in Hastings began in 1967 with Dr. Larry Blair. The two physicians were the first doctors in the Pennock Hospital Physicians Center, built two years later. Spindler served as the hospital’s chief of staff in 1974, and the following year he helped recruit four family physicians to Hastings. “We had 11 physicians on the staff of Pennock Hospital at the time. These physicians began their practice by joining with me to form Thornapple Valley Family Physicians in the Physicians’ Center,” Spindler has said. He made a career switch in 1983, overseeing the research and development of Rogaine at the former Upjohn Pharmaceutical Co. in Kalamazoo. “I was able to use that experience to teach medical students and family practice residents the principles of doing clinical research when I joined the faculty at the Grand Rapids Family Practice Residency (at St. Mary’s Hospital) in 1993,” Spindler has said. He served as part of the faculty for five years. In 1994, he assisted Pennock Hospital in opening rural family practice clinics in Delton and at Gun Lake. Spindler retired from practice in those clinics five years later. From 2000-05, he served as a part-time consultant in conducting clinical research for Pfizer. Though Spindler has finished all his required classes for lay pastor, he’s already enrolled in another class at Western Theological Seminar. “It’s a class on how the church, and we as believers, can reach out to people in our society today, which is quite different than it was a few years ago. The mission of the church is changing along with society as it changes. The primary mission of the church – to spread the Good News of the Gospel – hasn’t changed, but how we go about it has. So, it’s an interesting course and I’m learning a lot from that,” he said. He plans to continue leading mission trips “as long as my health holds up.” “It’s really changed this church in some ways ... Mission is really the fire in the furnace of ministry at the church. That ministry, of course, is to the world which includes where we’ve been going in Central America, but it also includes our state and our community and it includes each other within the church,” Spindler said. “My whole family has been very supportive of my doing the commissioned lay pastor program,” Spindler said. He and his wife, Ellarie, who has been part of several mission trips with her husband, have four daughters and six grandchildren. “Usually commissioned lay pastors have a mentor, and Jeff Garrison has been a mentor to me and been an encouragement and been there whenever I had any questions so I really appreciate his help,” Spindler said. Others who have given key encouragement include a close friend, Ron Naylor, senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Muncie, Ind., and a commissioned lay pastor at that same church, Carrie Jo Miller. Spindler is pleased that two other members of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings are in training to become commissioned lay pastors. Deb Winkler and John Johnston are in the Maumee Valley Presbytery Commissioned Lay Pastor Training Program. ”They have a couple more years to go. “I do sense the responsibility of being a commissioned lay pastor and what that all means and feel it is a privilege,” Spindler said. “God calls imperfect people to do his work, and I’m one of those imperfect people. I guess we all are, in a sense. This is really awesome that He’s given me this opportunity, and all the praise and glory goes to Him.” The Hastings Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Broadway (M-37) and Center Street, just south of the Barry County Courthouse. For more information, contact the church at 269/945-5463. Results from Mullenhurst Club tourn. Mullenhurst Club Championship Results 1-Chet VandenBerg 76 (won in playoff) 2-Craig Funk 76 3-Josh Newhouse 77 4-Barry Haas 78 4-Kevin Marshall 78 4-Bob Bogema 78 (1st Senior) 7-Ken Osgood 79 7-Tom McCormick 9-Mike O'Donnell 10-Jeff Pratt 10-Jim Sprague 12-Dave Geisbrecht 12-Ken Langford 79 (2nd Senior) 80 81 (1st Low Net) 81 (3rd Senior) 82 82 DK boys chasing top two in KVA A short-handed Delton Kellogg girls’ cross country team couldn’t match its second place finish from the first Kalamazoo Valley Association jamboree of the season when the league got together again Tuesday. The Panther girls dropped to fifth when the league got together at Pennfield. Delton Kellogg’s boys have finished third behind Hackett Catholic Central and Schoolcraft at each of the two league meets. Delton Kellogg had four girls in the top 20 at last Wednesday’s league opener hosted by Galesburg-Augusta. Jolene Drum was third overall in 22 minutes 10.0 seconds. Brianna Russell was 12th in 24:03.7, Kelsey Sofia 15th in 24:03.7, and Renee McConahay 19th in 24:22. Rounding out the scoring for the Panthers was Liz Jackson in 50th with a time of 28:19.8. Schoolcraft’s top five were among the top 11 finishers, and the Eagles had seven in the top 24, as they took first place with a score of 35 points. Delton Kellogg’s girls finished with 99 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central 111, Kalamazoo Christian 127, Pennfield 127, Maple Valley 148, Constantine 181, Parchment 184, Galesburg-Augusta 209, and Olivet 212. Schoolcraft’s Krista Broekema was the day’s individual champ with a time of 21:36.4. Olivet’s Katy Barkley was second in 22:09.6. Maple Valley was led by Jessica Rushford who was 20th in 24:30.0. Lauren Trumble was 23rd in 25:18.8, Megan Shoemaker 27th in 25:55.3, Kaytlin Furlong 37th in 26:25.3, and Pantera Rider 41st in 27:01.6. On Tuesday at Pennfield, Schoolcraft won again this time with 40 points. Pennfield jumped up to second with 100, followed by Hackett 103, Kalamazoo Christian 140, Delton Kellogg 141, Maple Valley 158, Constantine 184, Parchment 185, GalesburgAugusta 205, and Olivet NTS. The host Panthers’ Haily Traxler moved into first place, finishing in 22:00.48. Broekema was second in 22:05.10, and Barkley third in 22:11.76. Drum finished fifth in 22:55.85 to lead Delton. Russell was eighth in 23:12.99, McConahay 19th in 25:04.48, Jackson 47th in 29:29.25, and Molly Egelkraut 62nd in 34:44.76. Maple Valley’s Furlong was 26th in 25:57.06, Rider 27th in 26:12.76, Trumble 29th in 26:22.44, Rushford 34th in 27:03.18, and Shoemaker 42nd in 28:33.98. Hackett won a tight boys’ competition on the first afternoon of league races at Pennfield. The Fighting Irish finished with 55 points, while Schoolcraft needed a tie-break to edge Delton Kellogg after they both finished with 58 points. Olivet was fourth with 112, followed by Constantine 132, Parchment 133, Pennfield 175, Maple Valley 197, and Kalamazoo Christian 204. Delton Kellogg had four of the top ten runners, with Ryan Watson sixth in 18:44.7, Nick Rendon seventh in 18:46.1, Brandon Humphreys ninth in 19:45.0, and Tyler Bourdo tenth in 19:49.8. DK’s fifth runner, Kannon Hoffman, was 26th in 20:38.5. Parchment’s Stuart Crowell won the race in 17:45.9. Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig was second in 18:05.8, followed by Hackett’s Peter Herzog (18:25.6) and Brendan Molony (18:31.5). Maple Valley’s Joe Benedict was 12th in 19:54.4, Brady Halliwill 17th in 20:20.7, Christian Schmadicke 51st in 23:02.1, Darius France 57th in 23:44.1, and Zach Mellville 60th in 24:39.8. Tuesday at Pennfield, Hackett had a little more breathing room at the top. The Irish finished with 44 points, to 54 for second-place Schoolcraft and 83 for Delton Kellogg. Parchment was fourth with 110 points, followed by Olivet 114, Kalamazoo Christian 187, Pennfield 163, Constantine 203, and Maple Valley 205. Craig topped Cowell at the front of the pack, finishing in 17:38.57. Cowell hit the line in 18:25.07. Delton Kellogg had three in the top ten this time. Watson was fifth in 18:33.54, Rendon sixth in 18:47.18, and Humphreys seventh in 18:53.36. Logan Hansen was 31st in 21:04.52 and Bourdo 34th in 21:21.21. The Lions were led by Benedict’s 12th place time of 19:38.78. Halliwill finished 24th in 20:37.53, Schmadicke 52nd in 24:13.32, and France 60th in 25:33.59. Delton Kellogg hosts its own Delton Kellogg Invitational this afternoon at the Gilmore Car Museum. The Panthers then are off until Sept. 3 when they head to the Otsego Invitational. The KVA doesn’t get together again until Schoolcraft plays host Oct. 6. Jeff Davies, (from left) Jeff Pratt, and Ken Langford led the Net Division at the Mullenhurst Club Championship. Delton Kellogg still seeks its first conference victory Pennfield pulled away with three goals in the final seven minutes of the first half, and went on to a 6-4 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over the Delton Kellogg Saxon Sports Shorts JV Football The Hastings junior varsity football team improved its record to 4-0 by defeating Forest Hills Eastern 30-28 last Thursday. The Saxons fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter and battled back to score the winning touchdown with just over a minute left. Anthony Veltre threw two touchdown passes. The first went to Tyler Stolicker from 13 yards out, and the second went to Michael Eastman from three yards. Bobby Leedy scored on a 61-yard run, and Veltre scored the final touchdown running behind Michael Pewoski, and Dillion Thomas from 27 yards out. Tim Thompson and Adam Keeler led the defense in a second half shut out. Freshman Football The Saxon freshman football team chalked up its third win of the season with a 24-6 win over Forest Hills Eastern last Thursday. The Saxons scored twice in the opening period and converted both two-point plays after scoring to open up a 16-0 lead. They then made it 24-0 early in the second quarter and cruised to their third win in a row, improving to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Leading rushers in the game for Hastings were Ken Cross, Chris Dittman, John French, and Ed Kosta. The previous week the Saxons downed Wayland 27-0 in Wayland, scoring once in each of the quarters. The coaching staff thought the improved line play made the difference in the game. The line is anchored by ends David Pierce, John Dinges, Travis Sixberry and Alex Pohl. Interior linemen include Jeff Todd, Stefan Horvat, Brad Rivett, Cody Newton, Tony Gibson, and Jake Swartz. Cross and Greg Case both scored twice in the win. JV Girls’ Golf The Hastings junior varsity girls golf team scored a 214-250 win over Comstock Park on Monday afternoon. Lindy Kloosterman led the Saxons with a 47. Abby Prill, Cindy Tebo, Katy Wallace, Nicole Rybiski, and Jennah McCoy also contributed for Hastings. Last Wednesday, the Saxons were downed by South Christian 263 to 229. The Saxons got a 55 from Kloosterman to lead the way. varsity boys’ soccer team Monday. Tied 3-3 with time winding down in the first half, Pennfield got goals from Blake Ireland in the 33rd minute, Andre Ramos in the 36th minute, and one from Dakota Fletcher in the 38th minute. Those were the second goals of the game for Ramos and Ireland. Brad Bennett had the other first half Pennfield goal. Thiago Lima had three goals for Delton Kellogg, including the first one of the game off an indirect free kick which was sent his way by Jimmy Deibert three minutes in. Pennfield pushed the lead to 3-1 before Lima answered again with an unassisted goal and then another in the first half. Joe Koopman scored the lone goal of the second half for Delton. The Delton boys are now 3-6 overall this season and 0-4 in the KVA. Last Wednesday in league action, Hackett Catholic Central topped the Panthers 9-1. Andrew Robitaille and Alex Randall had two goals each for the Fighting Irish. As a team Hackett fired 21 shots on the Delton Kellogg goal for the game. Janson Fluty had 12 saves for the Panthers. Delton’s lone goal came off the foot of CJ Bromley. He was assisted by Mitch Wandell. Bob Bogema, (from left) Jim Sprague and Tom McCormick led the Senior Division at the Mullenhurst Club Championship. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Barry Haas, Josh Newhouse, Craig Funk, and Chet VandenBerg led the Championship Division at the Mullenhurst Club Championship. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 17 Valley takes tourney title by winning twice in three games The Lions had to go the distance twice in tournament play, and pulled out wins in both to win the Sept. 12 Olivet Invitational. The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team split games with Olivet and then St. Louis. In game threes that were decided by the first team to 17 points, the Lions defeated Olivet in the semifinals 17-16 and then knocked off St. Louis in a third game 17-15. “The entire team played as one, and it was inspirational to be a part of,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. The Lions won three contests and split in three during pool play. They saw both the teams they would see in the tournament bracket in pool play, going 1-1 against Olivet and St. Louis. They also split with Potterville. During pool play, the Lions were 2-0 against Montrose, Bellevue, and Colon. Tina Westendorp had a team high 43 kills to go along with 13 aces. Jennifer Kent had 39 kills and 19 blocks. Tiffani Allwardt had 16 kills and a team-high 17 aces and 143 digs. Hannah Young chipped in 11 blocks. Sam Bissett had 117 digs. The Lions couldn’t carry the momentum into their Kalamazoo Valley Association match against Pennfield last Wednesday though. They are now 1-2 in the league after a 3-0 loss by the scores of 25-13, 25-12, 2518. Kent had seven kills and Westendorp six. Stewart had six assists. Bissett had 29 digs. “As a team, we were flat,” said Carpenter. “We didn’t come rearing to go and we were unable to defend against Pennfield’s two star hitters.” Things weren’t going to get any easier in the league. Maple Valley hosted the defending Class C state champions from Schoolcraft last night. “We have re-grouped and identified our weak areas,” Carpenter said. “We are focusing on digging up the hard hits and footwork for our middles this week.” “We have watched the Schoolcraft tape and identified our game plan for next Wednesday.” Lakewood shakes up line-up, leaves Haslett with a victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior libero Mariah Hewitt was out with an injury to start the season, tried to come back, and is now done for the season. That caused a big shake-up to happen for the Viking varsity volleyball team last week. Junior setter Lexie Spetoskey moved back to the libero position, and freshman Brooke Wieland took over the setting duties. The moved worked for Wednesday, as the Vikings scored a win over the Haslett Vikings in Haslett 3-0. Lakewood won by the scores of 25-14, 25-12, 25-20. “The team looked a bit different with Lexie Spetoskey leading the defense as libero, allowing great down ball options and allowing her to score at the service line still with five points,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. Spetoskey began the match with some great hustle, digging 12 balls, which helped Wieland finish with 14 assists. Wieland added nine service points. Kalli Barrone led Lakewood with five blocks and five kills. Chelsea Lake had a team high seven kills, 15 passes, two blocks, and seven service points. Wieland wasn’t the only freshman with a big impact. Emily Kutch had just one kill, but played her best defensive game of the season finishing with six digs. Olivia Davis stepped up her game to help with two blocks and three kills. Rowland said that sophomores Kristin Hilley and Britteny Hilley, and freshman Beth Tingley are getting more comfortable on the varsity floor, which is helping the young team to gel as one unit on the court. Kristin had eight service points, Britteny 15 points, and Tingley eight. Lakewood was slated to start the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season at Portland Wednesday. The Vikings head to the Northwood Invitational Saturday, then will be home for a CAAC-White dual with Lansing Catholic next Wednesday. Saxons progress in tough league loss to F.H. Eastern Hastings’ Veronica Hayden turns her back to the net to pass the ball Thursday against Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The evening turned into another O-K Gold Conference defeat, but the Saxons played well in their loss to Forest Hills Eastern’s varsity volleyball team Thursday. The Hawks won by the scores of 25-18, 25-13, 25-15. “As the games progressed, we showed improvement with our blocking and defense,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “We had to be at our very best to be able to compete with Forest Hills Eastern. They were a very good team. Forest Hills Eastern was a better team than us. We just tried to play our game and do our best. This time, the opposing team beat us, it wasn’t us beating ourselves.” Kayla Vogel led the Saxons with seven kills on the night. Veronica Hayden had ten assists. Brittany Hickey finished with two aces. “We will continue to work hard and improve on all of our skills,” McMahon said. “The players look forward to playing against Caledonia. We played against them in a recent tourney and the scores were close. It should be a good match.” The Saxons travel to Caledonia to take on the Fighting Scots tonight. Saturday, Hastings heads to the Kelloggsville Invitational. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold Hastings third and fourth grade Gold Team won 6-0 against Lakeview I on Saturday. The young Saxon’s lone score came from Terry Dull. Nate Hobert also connected on a 65-yard pass play to Pierson Tinkler. The Saxon defense came up with several key tackles to secure the win. Leading the way were Nate Hobert, Terry Dull, Cayden Herrington, and Evan Kuntz. Tackles also came from Jimmy McDermott, Pierson Tinkler, Jackson Long, Brendan Miller, Drew Philips, Devins Haywood, and Patric Garber. 3rd & 4th Grade White The Hastings third and fourth grade White Team was on the road this weekend against Lakeview and suffered a 19-0 loss. The young Saxons had an outstanding defensive game with several tackles made by Wyatt Smith, Justin McManamey, Carter Tomko, Phillip Morris and James Wezell III. Tobin Haines Jr and Chase Mesecar both recovered fumbles. Positive yardage was gained by Austin Wilder and Carter Tomko, and Brandon Mesecar who carried the ball for 25 yards. 5th & 6th Grade Gold The HYAA fifth and sixth grade Gold Team lost a tough decision at Lakeview 1 Saturday 27-7. The Gold played a good first half leading Lakeview 7-0, led by offensive lineman Austin Twigg, Ethan Hart, and Cody Beck. Andy Gee punched in the touchdown for Hastings and finished with 97 yards on the day. Clay Coltson added the extra point and finished with 40 yards rushing and 25 yards receiving. Lee Stowe led the defense with five tackles, and Robbie Davis and David Hause had four tackles each. Kip Beck and Austin Stephens each had three tackles. Quentin Wigg had one sack for the Saxons. 5th & 6th Grade White After a strong back and forth battle with Lakeview, the HYAA fifth and sixth grade White Team fell 26-19 Saturday. The Hastings offense, led by Cal Cappon, had 248 yards rushing due to great blocking by the offensive line of John Hasty, Ian Bleam, Tyler Youngs, Matt Craven, Thomas Furrow, Ethan Klipfer and Ryan Smelker. The rushing attack was led by Gage Pearson who scored three touchdowns, and Mark Feldpausch and Drew Westworth. The Hastings defense, led by Dillon Heath, Jake Mudgett, Tony Thompson, Devin Planck and Jacob Baldry, had several tackles for losses and two fumble recoveries. 7th Grade Gold The HYAA seventh grade Gold Team lost its first game of the year, in a close match-up against Wyoming Park, 18-14. Leading the Hastings team in rushing was Evan Hart with 60 yards and two touchdowns. Jason Slaughter ran for 19 yards and Travis Hoffman carried the ball for another 12. Zach Carpenter kicked the extra point for the team. The team did an excellent job on defense. Slaughter led the team in tackles with nine, while Mike Johnston had eight, Adam Post six, and Draven Pederson, Ben Herbstreith, and Travis Hoffman five each. Hart picked off one interception, while Caleb Engle and Adam Post each picked up a fumble. 8th Grade Gold The Hastings eighth grade Gold Team scored a 6-0 win over Wyoming Park at home in its first game of the season. Hastings got an early TD on a punt return for the game’s only points. The defense kept the Gold in the game the entire way. Hastings got fumble recoveries by Aubrey Woren, Nate Stevens, and Mike Mansfield that stalled Wyoming’s running attack. Stephen Shaffer and Nate Stevens led Hastings with six tackles each. Other Gold teammates to record multiple tackles were Casey Demink, Dan Soya, Nate Pewoski, Mac Clisso, and Mike Mansfield. Hastings could only muster 111 yards of total offense. The ground game was led by Mansfield with 43 yards. Shaffer was close behind with 34 yards. Ben Schilz added 19 yards along with nine yards from Zach McMahon. Offensive turnovers plagued the Gold all evening, including a drive near the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Pessell joins coaching hall of fame by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It would be impossible to know all of the names and the exact number, but Fred Pessell did some of the math recently and figured he must have coached some 3,000 student-athletes. Pessell was inducted to the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Sunday in Mount Pleasant. Pessell taught biology and health at Delton Kellogg High School for 30 years, and spent time as the varsity boys’ track and field coach and as the varsity football coach. He was inducted into the Delton Kellogg Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. “I thanked the association for first of all selecting me,” said Pessell. “That was quite an honor. My family for the tremendous amount of time they’ve given up throughout the years, and my assistant coaches, and then last but not least the hundreds of athletes I had throughout the years.” Pessell coached the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team to 16 Kalamazoo Valley Association championships. His teams at one point compiled a record string of 74 consecutive victories in league dual meets. His ability to recruit athletes to be a part of the program was a big part of its success. “Basically you just talk to kids and tell them the benefits of running track,” said Pessell. “If you’ve had success you can sell them on the fact that they can be a part of a winning program.” Pessell started coaching track and field and varsity football at Eau Claire High School. “I took over a (football) program that had been 0-24, and in my second year we had some good success. We didn’t win a league championships, but we lost it by two touchdowns,” said Pessell. From there he moved on to Union City where he coached football for two years, spent time as the athletic director, and as an assistant track coach. His football program there won a Little C Conference championship “There was an administrator, Bill Baker, a principal,” said Rob Heethuis, who spent a number of years coach football and track with Pessell at DKHS. “He had a vision. He wanted to get better in a little bit of everything. Fred was a byproduct of that kind of philosophy. You hire a good educator and you get a good coach. He kind of brought football into respectability.” Pessell spent 12 seasons coaching the Delton Kellogg varsity football team, beginning in 1972. The program had its first winning season in 1974, and in 1977 won its first Kalamazoo Valley Association championship. Heethuis was an assistant for Pessell, on those football teams and also an assistant track and field coach. Heethuis took over the football program after Pessell stepped aside, and one of the first things he did was ask Pessell to be one of his assistants. Pessell was an assistant coach when the Panthers won the KVA championship again in 1987. “Fred was a fundamentally sound coach,” Heethuis said. “He built a football program that was based on the way it should be done. At eighth grade, and ninth, and all the way through the system they were all running his program and following his plan and that brought stability. It was the same in track.” Pessell said the biggest difference between coaching football and track is the time football takes up to prepare for the season. “It takes a lot more time in football, particularly with the preseason types of things,” Pessell said. “There’s a lot of similarity as far as you’ve got to be well organized and you’ve got to teach the basic fundamentals to the kids.” Trojan doubles teams make strides by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After coming up a point short of a victory against Wayland last week, the Thornaple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team bounced back to beat Hastings 8-0 Wednesday afternoon. Josh Steensma won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles. Rocky VanZegeren won 6-0, 6-0 at number two. At third singles, Tyler Postma scored a 61, 6-0 win. At fourth singles, Ian Smith scored a 6-2, 6-1 win. The Trojans’ Rocky VanZegeren springs wide to his forehand side to return a shot Monday afternoon during the second singles match at Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Brittany Hickey (left) and Beth Sams go up to try and block a Hawk attack during Forest Hills Eastern’s 3-0 win in Hastings Thursday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thornapple Kellogg third doubles player Cam Kulhanek spins around to hit a backhand volley during the second set of his match against Forest Hills Eastern Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) On the doubles side, Tyler Swanson and Justin Helmholdt won 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-1 at number one. Josh Scott and Ben Delger won 6-3, 6-2 at number two. In the third singles match, Cam Kulhanek and Graham Lince scored a 6-0, 6-1 win. Nick Weesie and Quinn Bergstone won 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 at fourth doubles. “They really had some great hustle points and that kind of saved the day there in their match,” TK head coach Larry Seger said of Weesie and Bergstone. “I think our doubles teams are hitting more aggressive ground strokes now. We are getting to the net. We’re starting to get more pace on the ball, and we’re starting to finish the points. They’re just getting more confidence as we go along here with getting to the net and finishing their shots.” The team of Helmholdt and Swanson played their best match of the year Thursday against Hamilton, despite a loss. The Hawkeyes topped the Trojan team 7-1. “It kind of shows finally that things are starting to click with these two and I think they’re going to be very competitive down the stretch here,” Seger said of his first doubles duo. “I was really proud of these two. They were really aggressive getting to the net. Their angles were much better. They were just quicker. Everything, everything really came together tonight.” Postma had the lone victory on the afternoon for the Trojans, winning 6-2, 6-2 at third singles. The Trojans returned to action Monday, and were downed 8-0 at Forest Hills Eastern. The Hawks didn’t drop a single set all afternoon. The Trojans did get a few solid games from the second doubles team of Delger and Scott which was downed 6-1, 6-3 and from the third doubles team of Kulhanek and Lince which fell 6-3, 6-0. TK was slated to take on Caledonia Wednesday afternoon, and are back on the courts today against Plainwell. �Page 18 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton football give fans reason to return home by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After Friday night, varsity football teams are more than halfway through the regular season. Delton Kellogg is off to its first 4-0 start in 15 years, but the Panthers still have their five toughest tests of the season ahead of them starting with this Friday night’s homecoming contest against the 2-2 Olivet Eagles. The Eagles have more Kalamazoo Valley Association wins so far this season than all the rest of the Panthers’ opponents so far combined (1-15). Delton is one of three unbeaten teams remaining in the KVA, as Pennfield and Schoolcraft are both off to 4-0 starts as well. Kalamazoo Christian is the lone 3-1 team in the league. The Comets will look to keep pace with the league leaders when they host Maple Valley Friday. The Lions have dropped three in a row since an opening week win against Galesburg-Augusta. While the Panthers hope to celebrate homecoming with a 5-0 start, the Hastings Saxons will be looking for revenge in Caledonia. The Fighting Scots spoiled the Saxons’ home coming last year with a 43-42 come-frombehind victory. The Fighting Scots are just 2-2 so far this year, but both Caledonia and Hastings are 1-1 in the O-K Gold Conference with that one loss coming against league leader Forest Hills Eastern (4-0, 2-0). The Saxons have lost six in a row against the Fighting Scots, dating back to 2002. Delton Kellogg is the only Barry County team at home this weekend. Thornapple Kellogg travels to face Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday. The Cougars are 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the league to this point. Lakewood makes the long trip to Corunna to face the 2-2 Cavaliers. Current Records Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood 4-0 3-1 1-3 1-3 0-4 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Forest Hills Eastern 50, Hastings 40 Hastings scored back-to-back touchdowns to start the game. Forest Hills Eastern scored back-to-back touchdowns to close it out. The Hawks improved to 4-0 on the season with a 50-40 win in O-K Gold Conference action at Hastings High School Friday night. In between those four scores, the Hawks scored five touchdowns and the Saxons four. Forest Hills Eastern took its first lead of the night on a one-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Zach Wilkerson to tight end Dylan Banagis, and the ensuing extra-point from Spencer Elliott, with 2:59 left in the third quarter at 35-34. Hastings took the lead back on an 11-yard run by quarterback Sean McKeough with 11:06 to play in the fourth quarter, at 40-35. The Hawks answered with a 1 minute 7 second drive that covered 55 yards in three plays. Elliott scored on a 40-yard touchdown run and then Wilkerson ran in the two-point conversion to give their team the lead for good. Elliott’s 40-yard scoring run was one of the longest plays of the night for the Hawks, who had made a living on big plays through the first few weeks of the season. “They’re a good football team. They make plays. They were able to drive the ball on us all night long,” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. “I haven’t seen that from them much this year, but they did that tonight.” The Saxons ensuing drive ended with a punt from near midfield. It was just the second punt of the night, and the first for Hastings. “I was thrilled when they brought the punter out. We were yelling ‘fake’. I didn’t know they had a punter,” said FHE head coach Tim Gibson. FHE tacked on an insurance score on a three-yard run by Elliott with 2:02 to play. Elliott ended the game with four touchdowns, rushing seven times for 63 yards and three scores along with three receptions for 51 yards and another touchdown. The work of the Forest Hills Eastern offensive line and the running of Elliott, Wilkerson, and Alex VanSlyke were key in Saxon defensive end Brandon Bower drags down Forest Hills Eastern quarterback Zach Wilkerson in the backfield for a three-yard loss during the first quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Varsity JV Middle Middle Varsity JV Fresh. JV Fresh. JV JV Varsity Varsity Golf Golf Cross Co. Cross Co. 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(269) 948-PEDS (7337) Fax (269) 948-9976 Business Hours 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77538548 3:45 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm the game. The Hawks easily had their best rushing night of the season, carrying the ball for 267 yards on the ground. “We were able to run the football. We haven’t been able to run the football the first three weeks,” Gibson said. Wilkerson rushed 18 times for 107 yards, and connected on 15-of-23 pass attempts for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Jantz had the other TD reception for the Hawks. Banagis finished with six catches for 79 yards. Hastings was the team making the big plays. The Saxons’ took a 14-0 lead on a 91yard touchdown run by McKeough with 4:10 to play in the opening quarter. Hastings scored on its first two drives, also getting a 19-yard TD pass from McKeough to Kyle Griffith to start things off. FHE evened up the game midway through the second quarter. The Hawks got a five-yard TD pass from Wilkerson to Jantz with 9.4 seconds left in the first quarter, then a two-yard TD run from Elliott with 6:30 left to play before the half. The teams then traded touchdowns from then until the fourth quarter. Hastings got seven- and 44-yard TD runs by Dewey Slaughter, and a 44-yard TD run by Alex Randall. Nate Fatum also had a one-yard TD run for the Hawks let in the first half, that cut a Saxon lead from 21-14 to 21-20 at the break. Hastings had 539 yards of offense on the night, with 447 of that coming on the ground. McKeough led the attack with 13 carries for 157 yards. He was 4-of-10 throwing the ball for 92 yards. He threw the one TD pass, and had two intercepted. Slaughter rushed 16 times for 136 yards, Randall 18 times for 126 yards, and Luke Hubbell eight times for 28 yards. Delton Kellogg 23, Hackett Catholic Central 13 Hackett Catholic Central was just one-yard away from a double-digit second half lead when the Delton Kellogg defense stiffened and stopped the Irish. The Panther offense was able to move the ball out of the shadow of its own goal, and soon Jordan Bourdo was breaking free on an 85-yard touchdown run that would give Delton Kellogg the lead for good Friday night. The Panthers scored a 23-13 win over the Irish in Kalamazoo, to improve to 4-0 this season in the KVA. Hackett Catholic Central falls to 0-4 on the year. Bourdo led a Delton Kellogg rushing attack that piled up 363 yards. He carried it 15 times for 145 yards and scored two of the three Panther touchdowns, both in the second half. The second came on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter. Delton Kellogg jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the contest on a four-yard run by Matt Ingle, and Gavin Brinley’s extra-point kick. Ingle was sidelined with an injury later in the first half, and Hackett Catholic Central was able to slow down the Panther attack. The Fighting Irish got a one-yard TD run from Eddie Martin and an 11-yard TD pass from Mac Simotes to Mason Shepherd in the second quarter to take an 11-7 lead. Brinley pulled the Panthers to within three points at 13-10 with a 33-yard field goal in the third. All of Delton’s offense on the night came through the running game. Brinley was 0-for4 throwing the ball with two interceptions. Behind Bourdo for Delton, Cody Warner finished with six carries for 80 yards. Simotes led the Hackett offense with 13 rushes for 59 yards to go along with his 16-of28 passing performance for 91 yards. He threw one interception. Geovante Weston rushed four times for 58 yards. Alex Shinar had five receptions for 30 yards. South Christian 34, Thronapple Kellogg 28 The Trojans kept coming up with big plays, but they came up one big play short Friday night. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity football team fell to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 34-28 loss to South Christian in Middleville. The Trojans scored on plays of 68, 85, and 48 yards, tacking on a one-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. The Sailors had enough big plays of their own though to hold off the Trojans and improve to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the league. “The offense was really special tonight,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “We had some big plays, obviously. That helped us gain confidence. Our quarterback (Coley McKeough) played just a great game. He was a running threat. He was a passing threat. Both him and Jacob Bultema.” McKeough connected with Bultema on a 68-yard touchdown pass to put their team up 6-0 early on in the first quarter, but South Christian’s Garrison Gaddy returned the ensuing kick-off 82 yards for a touchdown. The game was tied at 6-6 until Jordan Haan tossed a one-yard touchdown pass to teammate Cory Veenstra later in the first, then the same duo connected on the two-point try. Bultema hauled in his second and final reception of the evening, for an 85-yard touchdown that accounted for the only points of the second quarter, other than the two-point pass from McKeough to Jacob McCarty. The two teams were tied at 14 at the half. Veenstra scored on a 16-yard run in the third quarter, then Gaddy added a six yard TD run later in the period, and a five-yarder in the fourth to keep South Christian in front. “We just couldn’t slow them down. We Saxon quarterback Sean McKeough races around the left side of the Forest Hills Eastern defense during his 91-yard touchdown run in the first quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) would bend, and bend, and bend, and bend. We had a few decent stops, but we just didn’t stop them enough times,” said Ruger. In between the two third quarter TD’s for the Sailors, TK scored on a 48-yard run by Marquise Gill. Tyler Karcher added the extrapoint kick. McKeough would tack on six more points for TK, with a one-yard score late in the fourth. Karcher’s extra-point try was good again. The Sailors took over with about three minutes left, and marched down toward the Trojan end zone. TK’s defense came up with a big stop on the goalline, allowing the TK offense to get the ball back with just under 100 yards to travel. TK’s offense moved the ball all the way down to the Sailor 18-yardline before two shots at the end zone came up empty and the clock read 0:00. “We cleaned up some of the things offensively we knew we wanted to fix,” said Ruger. “The offense was what we’ve all been hoping and believing we could be. It was nice to have the offense be dynamic.” It was a big night for McKeough, who completed 13-of-23 attempts for 321 yards. “Tonight was his finest. I was really impressed with his leadership out there, his drive. He really, really played the kind of quarterback we knew he could play. We just had to cut him loose and let him do it.” Gill led the TK rushing attack with four carries for 69 yards. Bultema had the two receptions for 153 yards and two TD’s. Bultema also had a huge night on defense for TK, intercepting one Sailor pass. Kenny Price had a team high seven tackles for TK. Thomas Tabor and Gill had four each. Haan connected on 16-of-30 pass attempts for South Christian, for 258 yards. Lansing Catholic 19, Lakewood 0 The Vikings are still figuring out how to finish. Lakewood’s varsity football team had a couple good drives going against Lansing Catholic Friday night, but just couldn’t finish any of them off they way they wanted to. The Cougars took advantage of two Lakewood fumbles and one interception, and scored a 19-0 win in the Vikings’ home opener. Lakewood falls to 0-4 on the season with the loss. “We hadn’t fumbled the ball all year, and we fumbled it twice tonight and threw one interception. All three on good drives going in, just when we had the tempo,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. The Cougars got two one-yard touchdown runs from Jon Lopez in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring. Lopez also had the only first quarter points of the game, scoring on a fouryard run in the first quarter to put his team up 6-0. He finished the night with 13 carries for 77 yards. Lakewood had its best night of the season running the football, finishing with 150 yards on the ground. Quarterback Mackenzie Doane led the way with 16 carries for 80 yards. Josh Willette had six carries for 28 yards, and Lucas Porter six for 20. “It was a hard hitting game,” said Veitch. “I thought the kids hit. We had nine first downs. The game just flew tonight. It went by like lightning.” Lansing Catholic finished the night with 200 yards on the ground, and 113 passing. Quarterback Jon Rush completed 9-of-20 passes for all 113 yards. Doane connected on 4-of-13 passes for the Vikings, for 50 yards. Jordan Smith completed his only attempt, for seven yards. Nathan Bryans had two catches for 14 yards, and Willette two for 43. Cody Lindemulder led the Lakewood defense with 14 tackles, and Wes Cramer, Willette, and Lewis Frizzell had seven each. “It’s tough,” said Veitch. “It’s tough. It’s been a long time since we had a start like this. We’ve got to finish. We’ve got to learn to finish.” Schoolcraft 24, Maple Valley 0 Schoolcraft shut down the Lion offense on the field, and shut out the Lions on the scoreboard to score a Kalamazoo Valley Association victory Friday night. Maple Valley’s varsity football team man- Hastings’ Jon Gieseler leaps up to intercept a pass at the goal line, in front of Forest Hills Eastern tight end Dylan Banagis (24) and Saxon teammate Josh Coenen, during the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) aged just 62 yards of total offense in a 24-0 loss at the home of the Eagles. The Lions didn’t help themselves, losing five fumbles to the Eagles. Zack Ragen had a pair of recoveries to lead the Schoolcraft defense. The Eagles scored one touchdown in each quarter, getting a pair of touchdown runs from Evan Stoddard in the first half. Stoddard rushed in from two-yards out midway through the first quarter to put his team up 6-0, then added a 46-yard run for a score early in the second. Jacob Lenning tossed a 27-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Wehner with 2:03 left on the clock in the third quarter. Trent Marnell put a cap on the scoring for the Eagles, rushing in from a yard out with 2:05 remaining in the game. Stoddard led the Eagle offense, rushing 20 times for 192 yards. Marnell added ten carries for 24 yards. In all, the Eagles had 238 yards on the ground. Lenning was 2-of-3 throwing the ball for 41 yards. The Lions had just 38 yards rushing, and 24 yards passing. Austin Pool was 4-of-7 throwing the ball for 27 yards. Trenton Courtney had six carries for 26 yards, and Kyle Burns eight for 20. Burns also led the Lion defense with nine tackles. Brandon Cosgrove had seven. Bryan Jones led the Eagle defense with 13 tackles, and Brandon McNees added 12. The Eagles are now 4-0 on the season. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Page 19 Swimmers undefeated through duals, one invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The tide continues to rise for the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team. The Trojans improved to 3-0 in duals on the season, and are perfect overall having also won Saturday’s Raider Sprints at Grand Rapids Community College, with a 110-73 win over visiting Wayland Tuesday evening. The TK-Hastings team mixed shooting for individual goals with the team accomplishment. Natalie VanDenack qualified for the Division 1 state meet in a third individual event, racing to a first-place finish in the 100yard butterfly against the Wildcats. Her time of 1 minute 1.28 seconds set a new school record. “The one we were really looking for was Natalie VanDenack. We wanted to see two things - if she could break her team record and qualify for state. She did. She missed the pool record by eight hundredths of a second,” said TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. VanDenack hasn’t been pushed in any of the individual races where she’s met state qualifying times. The others were the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle, which she met in the first meet of the year. She also teamed with Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, and Marissa Meyering to meet the state qualifying mark in the 200-yard medley relay last Thursday in the Trojans’ win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central. “This is only our sixth year,” said Schoessel. “We’ve worked hard a becoming a program. When a program gets to a point where those types of things happen, you’re on the right track.” Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Emma Anderson (front) chases after Wayland’s Lindsay Polenga on the final leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay Tuesday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Natalie VanDenack races towards a new schoolrecord and the state meet qualifying time in the 100-yard butterfly Tuesday, during the Trojans’ dual with Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK-Hastings had seven different girls win individual events against the Wildcats. Meyering was the only girls to win two, taking the 50-yard freestyle in 29.63 and the 100yard freestyle in 1:06.58. Tracy Hodges won the diving competition with a score of 167.20. Brie Ricketts won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:24.13. Tori Cybulski took the 500-yard freestyle in 6:20.77. Patricia Garber edged out Kathryn Garber in the 200-yard individual medley 2:43.95 to 2:45.49. In the closest race of the evening, TK-Hastings’ Taylor Rabbai out touched Wayland’s Lydia Steenhoek in the 100-yard breaststroke by a quarter of a second, to win in 1:24.25. “It was a good meet. A lot of our kids got their best times, which is important,” Schoessel said. TK-Hastings also got a victory from the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Kaylee DeMink, Mandy Buehler, Strumberger, and VanDenack which finished in 1:52.06. Wayland’s Michele Ary won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:15.51. The Wildcat team of Ary, Steenhoek, Lindsay Polenga and Becca Inverso won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:18.08, and the team of Cassie Mulder, Sydeny Hooker, Ary, and Polenga won the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:33.94. TK-Hastings swimmers upped some of their team records and state qualifying marks, and added another state qualifying performance, last Thursday against Catholic Central. The Trojans also scored another team victory, topping the Cougars 97-89. The 200-yard medley relay team reset the team record, and qualified for the state meet in winning its event. Strumberger, Schipper, VanDenack, and Meyering combined for a time of 1:58.22. Schipper was second in the 200-yard individual medley to Catholic Central’s Jorgi Watson (2:22.14), but her time of 2:25.83 is a new team record for TK-Hastings. Watson also took the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.40, with Schipper setting a new team record in second place at 1:10.77. VanDenack set team and pool records in Hastings in winning the 50-yard freestyle in 25:35, and later added a pool record time in the 100-yard freestyle at 55.24. Other winners for the TK-Hastings team were Hodges in the diving with a score of 1:55.35, Buehler in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:14.80, and the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Patricia Garber, Schipper, DeMink, and VanDenack which finished in 1:47.39. Last Saturday, the Trojans won the Raider Sprints hosted by Creston with 388 points. West Catholic was second with 318, followed by Catholic Central 296, Mason 198.6, Ionia 168, Wayland 88.5, Creston 58, SouthfieldLathrup 46, Union 16, and Ottawa Hills 8. Strumberger, Schipper, VanDenack, and DeMink won the 200-meter medley relay in 2:14.56. The team of Buehler, Kaitlyn Telfor, DeMink, and VanDenack won the 200-meter butterfly relay in 2:19.64. The 200-meter breaststroke team of Patricia Garber, Emma Anderson, Rabbai, and Schipper won in 2:43.94. VanDenack won the 50-meter freestyle in 25.41, and the 50-meter butterfly in 30.60. Schipper won the 50-meter breaststroke in 36.26. Saxons set to start second swing through Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team ended the first half of the O-K Gold Conference season with a 4-2-1 mark Tuesday evening, scoring a 15-1 win over Ottawa Hills. That game was on the heels of a 6-0 nonconference win over Grand Rapids Creston on Saturday. Things will get tougher real quick. The Saxons visit Wayland tonight to start the second half of the league season, then head to Forest Hills Eastern on Tuesday. Next Thursday, the Saxons host Caledonia. “I’m very happy with our performance. The only game where I think we could have done better was our first game against Forest Hills Eastern,” said Saxon head coach Ben Conklin. “It was our first league game. We just played kind of slow in that one. If we are able play the way we have been lately, I feel we can compete with anyone in our league.” Against the struggling Ottawa Hills Bengals, the Saxons got three goals from Zach Bolthouse and two each from Kevin Bosma and Jeromy Dobbin. Matt Feldpausch, Josh Dunkelberger, Nick Peterson, Will Sprague, TJ Heath, Max Clark, and Rizzo Seres added single goals. Last Thursday in league action, the Saxons were handed their second conference defeat as South Christian came to Hastings and scored a 3-1 win. The Sailors scored once in the first half, then pushed their lead to 3-0 in the second half before Max Clark finally hit the back of the net for the Saxons with a shot in the final minute. “We played well,” said Conklin. “I think my guys realized that they were never out of that game, even though we were down 3-0. That showed with us getting a goal there at the end.” The Saxons had just a couple of shots on the Sailor net, while South had nine on goal at the other end. “Nobody had a lot of shots at either keeper,” Conklin said. “They just got a couple more opportunities than we did.” In between those tow league contests, the Saxons got three goals from Dunkelberger, two from Eric Kendall, and one from Bolthouse in the win over Creston. Feldpausch and Redman both had assists. “We were getting the ball wide to our wings, and getting into space behind their defense and getting good crosses into the center,” said Conklin. Hastings had 18 shots on goal against the Polar Bears. Creston managed just two. Vikes 2nd, Saxons 3rd at Lakewood Invite Ionia won seven of the eight flights to take the championship at Saturday’s Lakewood Invitational. The Bulldog varsity boys’ tennis team finished with 31 points on the day. Lakewood was second with 24, followed by Hastings 17, and a team made up of players from Lakewood and Hastings junior varsity teams finished with eight points. Lakewood was second at every flight, except third singles where Riley Nisbet took the championship for the Vikings and at fourth singles where Hastings’ Steve Krammin was second. The singles champions for Ionia were Steve Mancui at number one, Bob Miller at number two, and Luke Ruthruff at number four. In winning the flight title at third singles, Nisbet defeated Hastings’ Brian Graybill 6-3, 7-5, and Ionia’s Matt Franks 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. “Riley Nisbet has really turned up his game the last two weeks,” said Lakewood head coach Dean Wieber. “He has figured out how to win the close matches and has won four straight.” Mancui topped Lakewood’s Cameron Rowland 7-6(6), 6-1 for the title at number one. At number two, Miller downed Lakewood’s Eric Enz 6-4, 6-2. Enz then had to survive for a 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-3 win over Hastings’ John Kalmink to place second. In the fourth singles flight, Krammin scored a 64, 0-6, 6-4 win over Lakewood’s Alex Hunter. Ruthruff downed both Krammin and Hunter. Ionia’s Jeremy Marsh and Justin VanSyckle topped the Lakewood first doubles team of Adam Barker and Alex Schuiling 6-1, 6-1. At second doubles, Lakewood’s Matt Flessner and Anthony Haskin fell to the Bulldog team of Luke Braun and Brent Ketchum 6-3, 6-0. The Ionia duo of Joe Voet and David Tjalsma topped Lakewood’s third doubles team of Steven Nisbet and David Parks 6-2, 6-3. At fourth doubles, Ionia’s Matt Schanski and CJ Maynard topped Lakewood’s Spencer Schuiling and Kyler Clark 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-1. Lakewood scored its first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division victory of the season last Thursday, with a 7-1 win at Corunna. The Vikings swept the four singles flights. Rowland beat Inigo Azqueto 6-1, 6-0 at number one. At number two, Enz downed Jon Elliot 6-2, 6-3. Riley Nisbet beat Kody Hetfield 7-6(4), 7-5 at number three. At fourth singles, Hunter downed Ryan Gilbert 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. “The team is improving as the doubles line-up is getting in order,” said Wieber. “Adam Barker and Alex Schuiling have stepped up and claimed the number one doubles position. David Parks and Stephen Nisbet have really improved their game and communication. Spencer Schuiling and Kyler Clark also put their claim on the fourth doubles spot.” On the doubles side Thursday, Barker and Alex Schuiling beat Luke Edington and Lance Braid 6-2, 7-5 at number one. Steven Nisbet and Parks topped Zach Newman and Zach Kish 6-4, 6-0 at third doubles. At fourth doubles, Spencer Schuiling and Clark scored a 6-1, 6-2 win. Hastings came off the tournament to face a tough South Christian team Monday afternoon in O-K Gold Conference action. The Saxons were downed 7-1 by the Sailors. Krammin had the lone win for Hastings, topping Brandon Faber 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. The Saxons’ Jon Aki breaks through the center of the Polar Bear defense during Saturday’s non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Eric Kendall rises up to tip a shot over the goal against Creston on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Zach Bolthouse battles South Christian’s Kyle Kok for a ball along the sideline during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon Fans We need your help! Our local businesses are having a spirit decorating contest in conjunction with homecoming week. Contest Begins Sept. 26 and ends Oct. 1st Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 YOU will decide the winner by donation. Check it out! Look for a big blue star in the window of participatin businesses. Vote for your favorites. The Theme: Saxon Fever Catch It Winner to be announced at the Varsity football game on Friday Oct. 2nd All monies collected will be given to the United Way for “Operation Christmas Gifts” Come on out and support your community Join in the fun! Catch the Fever! �Page 20 — Thursday, September 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxon golfers have strong hold on third in Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There’s luck and there’s making ones own luck. Jessica Kloosterman had a little bit of each as she tied for the Saxon lead at last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree hosted by the Saxons at Hastings Country Club. Kloosterman tied teammate Gabrielle Shipley with a 44 to lead their team to another third place finish, behind South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern, in the league. Kloosterman closed out her nine-hole round with back-to-back pars. On number eight, her second shot slammed off an old oak tree on the right-hand side of the green and rolled to a stop just a few feet off the green right in the center of the fairway. She took advantage of the bounce to close out the hole with her second par of the round, her first came on number three, then added a par on number nine. “I was totally aiming right at the tree,” said Kloosterman with a smile. “I made a good putt on nine. On three I had a really good second shot.” She had some work to do to get back on track after struggling early on. “I started really bad. I got a seven on number two,” said Kloosterman. “My putting was really bad. It was bad until the third to last hole, but everything else was on.” Just about everything was on for the South Christian Sailors, who remained undefeated in the league with a 170 on the day. Jackie DeBoer shot a 37, Heather Marks 42, Montana Leep 44, and Rae Reinhart 47. Forest Hills Eastern was second with a 173, followed by Hastings 194, Thornapple Kellogg 207, Caledonia 214, Wayland 223, Catholic Central 229, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Jennifer Elsholz shot a 37 for Forest Hills Eastern, and teammate Soleil Singh added a 40. Behind the top two for Hastings, Hannah Hodges shot a 52 and Heather McCoy a 54. Thornapple Kellogg received a 49 from Alex Banash, a 50 from Emmy Peacock, a 52 from Nicole Todd, and a 56 from Shannon Hamilton. The top three teams remained the same as the league got together again Tuesday at Orchard Hills in Wayland. South Christian led the way with a 161, followed by Forest Hills Eastern 174, Hastings 180, Wayland 199, Caledonia 208, Catholic Central 211, Thornapple Kellogg 226, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Shipley led the Saxons with a 40. Hastings’ Jessica Kloosterman hits a chip shot from in front of the green on number eight during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) this afternoon, with South Christian playing host at Railside Golf Club. The conference championship is slated for Monday morning at The Meadows. Thornapple Kellogg’s Emmy Peacock hits an iron shot from off the edge of the number nine fairway at Hastings Country Club Thursday during the O-K Gold Conference jamboree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Study shows Barry County near top in some ag areas The Saxons’ Hannah Hodges taps a putt towards the hole on number three Thursday during the O-K Gold jamboree at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Punt, Pass and Kick contest will be held at HHS Saturday The YMCA of Barry County and Hastings High School will host a Punt, Pass and Kick contest for kids ages 8 to 14 Saturday, Sept. 26, sponsored by the NFL. Winners in each age bracket will be eligible to move on to regional and even national competitions. Competitions will be held at Pierce Field located behind Hastings High School. Times will be as follows: Age 14 and 15 — 10 a.m. Age 12 and 13 — 11 a.m. Age 10 and 11 — noon. Age 8 and 9 — 1 p.m. Those wanting to Kloosterman shot a 43, Danielle Meredith a 46, and McCoy a 51. The final league jamboree of the season is participate will need to bring a birth certificate, baptismal record or some other form of verification of birthdate For more information, check out the Punt, Pass, and Kick Web site at http://ppk.nflyouthfootball.com. Or contact Ryan Rose from the YMCA at rrose@ymcaofbarrycounty or Jamie Murphy from Hastings football at jmurphy@hassk12.org with questions about the local competition. To print a registration form, visit the YMCA’s Web site at www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org and click on the ‘youth programs’ link. The Michigan Department of Agriculture this week unveiled a set of food and agricultural profiles for each of Michigan’s 83 counties and nine agricultural regions. The report ranks Barry County sixth in the state for revenue from horses and ponies ($856,000), seventh for revenue from cattle and calves ($14,168,000), eighth in revenue from poultry and eggs ($3,853,000), ninth in total revenue from livestock ($68,982,000) and 10th in revenue from milk and other dairy ($47,910,000). The report, which can be accessed online with results by county, region or state, ranks the top 20 counties in each category. Other areas where Barry County was in the top 20 among Michigan counties included: all animal operations (12th), sheep and goat operations (14th), number of farms using organic production (15th) cropland in organic production (15th), poultry operations (18th) and dairy farms (19th). The 40 dairy farms in Barry County account for 1.7 percent of all dairy farms in the state. The 1,164 farms in the county placed it 20th in the state, while total farmland, at 168,172 acres (47.5 percent of total area here) placed Barry County in the 18th spot. Barry County also is home to 10 wholesale food processing plants and three food warehouses. Barry County ranks sixth among Michigan’s 83 counties for revenue from horses and ponies. The report also listed agriculture-related processing facilities, warehouses, markets and retail facilities. Barry County has 71 retail food establishments, according to the report, and 177 food service establishments which, according to the report, includes “all facilities selling food” that are licensed by the health department. The estimated total yearly amount spent by consumers on food in the county was $137.8 million. A total of 2,532, or 32.5 percent, of students in the county receive free or reduced school lunch, according to the report. Also included is a local food production index, which “describes both the quantity and diversity of agricultural production in a county.” The figure, according to the MDA, is obtained by comparing county per capita production of major food groups with national per capita consumption of those crops. Barry County had an index of 42. The highest possible score of 100, indicates that sufficient quantities of all included crops are produced within a county to meet local demand. The statewide production index score is 30. The profiles highlight the diversity of Michigan agriculture and the economic impacts of the agri-food industry, said MDA Director Don Koivisto. The profiles also include information on current food and agricultural trends such as locally produced and organic foods. “These county profiles can be used by policymakers and private sector partners looking for opportunities to bolster the already successful food and agriculture industries in Michigan,” said Koivisto. “As the state’s second-leading industry, there are numerous entrepreneurial prospects and expansion possibilities for the state’s established agri-food businesses to create new jobs and economic growth in Michigan.” Michigan produces more than 200 commodities and is second in the nation in terms of agricultural diversity. The Thumb area is No. 1 in the state for dry beans and edible grain production, he said, while West Michigan is tops for fruit and vegetable production. As one of nine regions included in the report, the South Central District includes Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Shiawassee and St. Joseph counties. Collectively, the region ranked No. 1 in the following categories: total number of farms and farmland; number of animal operations; number of dairy farms; number of hog and pig operations; number of poultry and egg operations; acres of corn, soybeans and wheat; and number of livestock auctions. The region ranked second in the state for the total market value of agriculture production, total livestock sales, acreage of potatoes, acreage of snap beans, number of farms using organic production; and cropland in transitioning to organic production; as well as revenue from hogs and pigs and revenue from poultry and eggs. Compared to other states, Michigan ranked first in acreage devoted to growing cucumbers, tart cherries and blueberries. Other areas where Michigan lead in production were edible dry beans (second); apples (third); revenue from Christmas trees (third); sweet cherries (fourth); sugarbeets (fourth); revenue from greenhouse, nursery, floriculture and sod (sixth); vegetables (seventh); revenue from dairy farms (seventh); potatoes (eighth); dairy farms (eighth); and hog and pig operations (10th). Michigan ranks 11th for grain corn production, 12th for soybeans and 17th in wheat production. The state’s total market value of agriculture production and its total crop sales both put Michigan in the 15th spot for both categories. A total of 56,006 farms operate in the state. When combined, its 10 million acres of farmland, 1,000 licensed food processors, and more than 50,000 retail and food service establishments, Michigan’s food and agricultural systems are a potent economic driver and jobs provider, said Koivisto. “With the recent increase in consumer demand for local food and ag products, these profiles are a tremendous marketing tool for municipalities,” said Koivisto. “Agriculture has long been the state’s economic workhorse and MDA is proud to be able to help communities identify and capitalize on additional opportunities to unlock its economic potential.” The profiles combine data drawn from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) 2007 Census of Agriculture and other public sources. The county and region profiles also contain food processing and distribution data, and information about local sources of food such as farmers markets and food banks. For a complete listing of the county profiles, visit www.michigan.gov/mda. For additional information, visit USDA-NASS at www.nass.usda.gov. The 64 local sheep and goat operations rank Barry County 14th in the state for those ruminant species. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-10-01.pdf 8bcde22f851d497caaf9eba3a1673414 PDF Text Text Delton celebrates homecoming 2009 Good neighbor not against the law? See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 40 NEWS BRIEFS Churches to host pet blessings Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m., Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church will honor St. Francis of Assisi by hosting a blessing of animals at the church. Pet owners should bring their pet(s) on leashes, in cages or haltered. The church is located at 159 131st Avenue near Gun Lake. Pet owners should bring their pets to the front of the church. The ceremony will take place outside. On Sunday, Oct. 4, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church at 11850 9-Mile Road in Orangeville is including the blessing of animals during its celebration of its 60 years in the church. The service begins at noon and will be followed by refreshments at 1 p.m. Picnic shelter dedication set A dedication of the Yankee Springs Township Park picnic shelter will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee will take part in a presentation at 11 a.m. Entertainment will include music by Mike Key and Company and clowning fun by members of the “Truth 2 Tell” ministries team from the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Refreshments will include hot dogs, chips, water and apples. The park is on Parker Drive in Yankee Springs just south of M-179. Mountain men to be at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will have the second of three, “It’s Cider Time” Festivals” Saturday and Sunday Oct. 3 and 4. Activities at the 19-acre park include cider making and water-powered cornmeal grinding demonstrations, Fork River Free Trappers living history encampment, barnyard horse pulls, spinning demonstrations and fiber-related activities, along with horse-drawn wagon rides and food. Events begin at noon and last until 5 p.m. both days. Live music will take place on the grounds in the Bowens Mills Gathering place. On Saturday, The Rangers will perform, and Sunday, Terry Pennepacker of Hastings will be singing many oldtime country and Gospel songs for all to enjoy. The festival gate fee for adults is $5. The cost is $3 for children 12 years and under. Bowens Mills is located at 55 Briggs Road, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. Thornapple Trail group to meet The Thornapple Trail Association will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Middleville Village Hall. Topics for the evening will include encouraging new members, trail activities and more. Anyone interested in volunteering with the association or learning more about the Thornapple Trail Association and the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail is encouraged to attend the meeting. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, October 1, 2009 Moms’ plight gains national attention by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Being a good neighbor resulted in a Middleville woman receiving a letter from the state threatening her with imprisonment and fines if she did not “cease and desist” watching a few children before and after school. The response from the state brought national media to Barry County before resulting in a form of retraction from the governor’s office. Lisa Snyder, a stay-at-home mother of two, had been watching children of friends for a short time before and after school each day when she received a letter from the Michigan Department of Human Services dated Sept. 11 that said, “We have received information that you may be providing care to unrelated children in your home. “Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, provides that a person shall not provide care for unrelated children in their home unless licensed or registered by the department. It is required that you be licensed or registered if you provide care for any unrelated minor child for more than four weeks during a calendar year. “Any person who provides care for unrelated children in their home without a license or certificate of registration is in violation of Act. No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, and is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, or imprisonment, for not more than ninety (90) days, or both.” The letter was signed by Katrice Sweet, consultant. State Rep. Brian Calley issued a press release Sept. 24, entitled “With budget in ruins, MOMS’ PLIGHT, conitinued on page 2 State Rep. Brian Calley and Lisa Snyder are interviewed during the Sept. 29 NBC Today Show about their experience during a recent controversy on keeping children safe while waiting for the school bus. Standing from left are mothers Mindy Rose, Francie Brummel and Lori Forbes who lent Snyder support during the interview. (Photo by Patricia Johns) County’s most vulnerable could be impacted by budget by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor At the same time that more people than ever before need assistance for day-to- -day necessities, Barry County citizens who already are receiving help through the county’s Department of Human Services may be left in precarious positions if proposed state budget cuts are approved. In jeopardy because of proposed budget slashing are a multitude of programs in school systems and in the community, ranging from prevention help for at risk families and children to cash assistance for low income households and day care costs for the working poor, said Jerome Colwell, director of both the Barry and Eaton counties Department of Human Services (DHS). “We (DHS, the court system and community organizations) have spent a long time developing these programs to meet the needs of the families here in Barry County. If we drastically reduce the numbers and the money that goes to those programs with the amount of people and people who provide these contracted services, we’re worried that we’re going to increase the number of people who come under care, and increase the number of people whose homes are foreclosed because they can’t pay their bills. And we’re worried about the nutrition of the children by reducing the cash assistance to families, and the homes that they are going to live in ... It just keeps compounding and compounding.” In addition, each month, around 85 to 90 more people are running out of unemployment benefits and are eventually seeking assistance at Barry’s DHS. Because of the seriousness of the proposed cuts in the state budget for DHS, Colwell met Monday afternoon with representatives from local agencies and organizations who have been community partners with DHS in a variety of programs. “We just want to make sure we advocate with our legislators to take a closer look at these programs,” he said. A new balanced state budget for the next fiscal year or an interim budget has to be in place by today (Oct. 1). “One of the things we are trying to do is just advocate to see if we can come up with other ideas, other solutions to the revenue shortfall rather than reducing services to the most vulnerable families that we have, the people who come through our doors and through the doors of the court and other service providers in our community. Those vulnerable citizens include the disabled, those who are involved with protective services, children, families, the people who need cash assistance,” Colwell said during a Tuesday interview. Legislators are looking at cutting $1.4 billion out of the budget, he said. “That means $169 million that are proposed cuts out of the Department of Human Services budget. “We may be saving some dollars now, but we are going to be paying a lot more later by not providing the services,” Colwell said. “...These are very necessary services. Barry County has done a wonderful job of developing these services to families and good working relationships within the community work groups that we have. They (Barry County Resource Network members) meet on a regular basis. It’s a good group of people. We work closely together so we’re not duplicating services so that there isn’t the waste. It’s making sure that we are having good outcomes with families that we’re working with as opposed to just continuing services just for the sake of continuing them. We reevaluate them every year to make sure this is a successful program, and we want to continue it. So there are a lot of programs that are at risk here ... and we really want to make sure the word gets out there to people... DHS CUTS, continued on page 5 City approves laptops for council members, upgrades to AV system by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings City Council unanimously approved motions to purchase 11 laptop computers and related software for Hastings City Council members, totaling $16,584, and upgrades to the city hall meeting room audio/visual system totaling $15,516 from Secant Technologies. “We are trying to move toward a paperless information exchange. We feel that by going paperless, it will allow us to exchange information faster and more efficiently,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, who noted that eliminating the paper packets of information distributed to council members and staff prior to the city’s twice monthly meetings would save time and money. “I think that this will pay for itself in a relatively short period of time,” he said. “The way it is done currently, our staff has to prepare about 25 packets for council members, the media and staff before each meeting. It takes one staff member at least a day to reproduce and compile all the documents. Also, since we want council members to have the packets before the meetings and the packets aren’t always complete before Friday, we’ve had to use our police officers to deliver them because the mail would be too slow. So, we will save money there, as well. Going paperless will be much more efficient and costeffective.” Improvements to the meeting room will include Smart Boards which will make it easier for those who wish to make computerized presentations to the council and the presentations will be sent directly over the cable feed so those viewing the meeting on cable access at home will be able to see the presentation, as well. Upgrades also will be made to the room’s sound system to improve clarity. In other business the council: • Heard Mayor Bob May read a proclamation declaring Sunday, Oct. 11, through Saturday, Oct. 17, Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week. “We need to take time to recognize more of our citizens and employees for what they do,” said May. • Approved a request from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance to hold a harvest festival at the Hastings Farmers Market on the east side of the Barry County Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The chamber expects that there will be between 10 to 20 vendors, and activities will include a pumpkin-carving contest, a small hay maze for children and tractor show on Church Street. In addition, a scarecrow contest is planned for the downtown business area. Merchants and businesses are invited to register to participate in the contest, with the scarecrows attached to the light poles along State street Oct. 15 to 25. • Approved a resolution to amend the city’s standard street lighting contract with Consumers Energy to allow replacement of a damaged mercury vapor streetlight on North Broadway with a new high-pressure sodium streetlight. • Awarded a bid to Landmark of Dowling to provide 110 trees to be planted in the city’s CITY LAPTOPS, continued on page 15 Saxons select 2009 homecoming court Hastings High School has named members of the 2009 homecoming court. They are (front row, from left) Brittany Hickey, Ashley Purdun, Jena Bailey, Bethany Roberts, Katie Ponsetto, (back row) Gage Pederson, Justin Bailey, Dustin Glaser, Darrell “Dewey” Slaughter and Troy Dailey. See story page 2. �Page 2 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Antarctica, author on tap for ILR “Antarctica” and “A Writer’s Life” are the October topics in the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) fall series of classes at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center at 2950 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Programs are open to anyone 50 and over. Monday, Oct. 5, Bill and Laurie Miller will take participants on their trip to the Antarctic. The “Antarctic Experience” will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Chris Meehan, former professor, published author and former religion editor for the Grand Rapids Press and Kalamazoo Gazette, will share his experiences that provide a glimpse into the life of an author, including how he found a publisher for his work. “A Writer’s Life” will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Registration for the classes may be made by visiting the office at the KCC Fehsenfeld Center or by calling ILR Coordinator Connie Dawe at 269-9489500, ext. 2803. Tree sale, pick-up is Oct. 9 and 10 The Barry Conservation District’s fall tree sale and distribution will be held Friday, Oct. 9, from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Historic Charlton Park. Pre-orders may still be placed at the Barry Conservation District until Oct. 2. Included in the sale and available for pickup or purchase will be spring-flowering bulbs and evergreens, tree planting supplies, wildlife books and locally made bird feeders. District staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer planting and maintenance questions. For more information, contact the Barry Conservation District office at 269-948-8056 ext. 3. Hastings marching band invitational set for Saturday Saturday, the Hastings Saxon Marching Band will host the ninth annual marching band invitational. Performances will begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue all day at 15-minute intervals as area high school marching bands perform and compete for top honors. A total of 22 high school bands will converge at Johnson Field in Hastings. The bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judges who are trained in specialty areas such as music, marching or visual effect. Awards also will be presented in special captions such as field commanders, color guard and percussion. The schedule of bands includes: River Valley, Gobles, Constantine, Delton-Kellogg; noon, Maple Valley, Olivet, Caledonia, Lakewood, Gull Lake, Comstock, Kenowa Hills, Mattawan, Ionia, Springport, East Kentwood, Kalamazoo Central, Coloma, Newaygo, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Bryon Center, Otsego and Hastings at 4:30. The final band of the day will be the Central Michigan University Marching Chippewa Band, set to take the field at 5:15 p.m. “This is a phenomenal day of excellent high school bands and an outstanding college marching band,” said Hastings band director Joan Schroeder. “I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to watch these outstanding groups march right here in Hastings.” This fall classic not only involves more than 2,000 high school musicians but also rallies involvement from all over the community and the Hastings area. More than 60 high school band parents work to produce the invitational, and 40 businesses have supported this event. The festival is sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters, and all proceeds go toward the Hastings band program. Admission for the entire day is $5 for adults and students, seniors are $4, family price of $20, and children under 5 are free. The festival will be held, rain or shine. A member of the Maple Valley High School Band flag corps practices a routine during summer band camp. Maple Valley, along with Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Caledonia, Gull Lake and several other schools will perform their respective halftime shows at Saturday’s marching band invitational in Hastings. (Photo by Miller’s Photographic Studio.) Hastings names homecoming court, grand marshal A fall chill is in the air and students have been busy decorating the halls of Hastings High School and in local barns and garages, building floats with a board-game theme as the school celebrates 2009 homecoming. Throughout the week, students have been participate in a variety of activities including Wednesday’s annual senior vs. junior girls powder puff football game, a school-wide pep assembly Friday afternoon featuring games, presentation of fall sports teams, members of the homecoming court and more. The homecoming parade will line up at 5:30 p.m. in the high school parking lot for a 6 p.m. step-off. The parade will wend its way east on West South Street, turn north on South Church Street, then proceed west on Clinton Street before turning south on South Young Street to return to the high school. At 7 p.m. the Hastings Saxons will take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Half-time activities will include a performance by the Hastings High School Marching Band, the presentation of the court and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen. Members of this year’s homecoming court include: JenaLeigh Bailey has served on the student council for three years and is the current student body president. She has participated in Pride Club for one year, Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) club for two years and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club for two years. Bailey has played volleyball for four years and club volleyball for one, as well as basketball and soccer for four years each. She has also been in concert choir, women’s honor choir and varsity singers for one year. Brittany Hickey has been a member of TATU club for four years, Pride Club for two years, Key Club for one year and SADD. She has served on student council for two years and was the freshmen class president. Hickey also has been on the yearbook for one year and has played volleyball for four years, basketball for four years and soccer for two years. She is also a one-year member of the women’s honors choir and varsity singers. Katie Ponsetto is a two-year member of the National Honor Society who has served on the student council for two years, one year as treasurer. Ponsetto has been a member of the varsity girls cross country team for four years and is currently co-captain; she will also be a four-year member of the girls varsity track team. Ponsetto Former Hastings High School Band Director Joe LaJoye. is a one-year member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a member of the marching band color guard for two years. She will take part in musical for the third time this year. Ashley Purdun has played varsity soccer for three years, serving as captain for two years. She has been on the student council three years and was the secretary for one. Purdun has also been a member of Pride Club for two years and Key Club for one year. She has also participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters for two years and community service class for two years. Bethany Roberts has been in cheer for four years and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two years. She also has been in choir for four years, musical for three years, television production for three years and Pride Club for one year. Jacob Bailey has served on student council for one year. He has played football for four years, been a member of the swim team for four years, club swimming for two years, and ran track for three years. He is also been in concert choir for two years and varsity singers for one year. Troy Dailey has been a member of the boys varsity cross country team for four years and is currently a captain. He will also be a fourth-year member of the boys varsity track team in the spring. Dailey has also played basketball throughout high school. He has participated in community service class for one year and is currently serving his first year on the student council. Dustin Glaser has played basketball and football for four years each and has been on the student council one year. Gage Pederson has been on the wrestling and football teams for four years. He has also been a member of TATU club for one year, ski club for one year and television production class for two years. Darrell Slaughter has played football for four years, was on the track team for four years and on the wrestling team for one year. The grand marshal of 2009 Hastings High School Homecoming Parade will be Joe LaJoye. LaJoye, who earned his Bachelor of arts degree in music education at Western Michigan University and his master of the arts degree in K-12 administration from Michigan State University, taught instrumental music for 30 years before he retiring from his post as the Hastings High School band director in 2006. A 1972 graduate of Hastings High School, he first taught instrumental music at Lakewood and Central Montcalm public schools before returning to Hastings as a teacher in February 1984. During his tenure, which lasted until his retirement in 2006, the school’s concert, jazz and marching bands earned consistent first division ratings at Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) festivals. LaJoye is a member emeritus of the MSBOA. He has held several offices in MSBOA District 10 including medals and trophies, solo and ensemble, band and orchestra and district president. He is also the director of the MSBOA Middle School Honors Bands for districts 3, 10 and 11. His other musical endeavors include serving as the director for the National FFA Band since 1992, director of the Hastings City Band since 1984, founding director of the Thornapple Wind Band, a professional vocalist and trumpet player for Pacific Lite since 1974, a performer and leader of Les Jazz since 1987, being a partner in UPD Recording Services, maintaining a private trumpet studio, originating and coordinating the Thornapple Jazz Festival since 2004, and currently serving as an educational service representative for Masteller Music Inc. LaJoye, who is married to the former Patti Aumick, has six children and one son-in-law. MOMS’ PLIGHT, conitinued from page 1 state decides to crack down on illegal baby-sitting.” In the release, he cited an “extreme case of government intrusion, or maybe ‘Big Mother’ tactics.” Legislation he unveiled that day would exempt families from state day care rules for what he called “essentially baby-sitting.” Snyder and three other mothers appeared on the Sept. 29 Today Show on NBC to discuss the choices they made for the safety of their children before and after school. Snyder and mothers Mindy Rose, Francie Brummel and Lori Forbes and their children were interviewed and filmed by the Today Show Monday, Sept. 28, to provide background for the next day’s program. Then Tuesday morning before 7 a.m. field producer Chris Benjamin, with Reid Riddell, Joe Kilimovitz, Joe Leo and Bob VanTigum, worked to make the interview with host Matt Lauer in New York City a reality. Benjamin encouraged everyone to “smile at the camera and look pleasant.” Snyder stressed that she was not “the menace of Middleville” she had been called on some Internet blogs. The cameras were turned on and off for teasers several times and then just before 7:40 a.m., the group got the word the interview would begin. During the interview, Snyder told Lauer, “I was a little ‘freaked out’ when I received the letter from the Department of Human Services. I called my husband first, then the other mothers, and my mom. At first, I thought it was ridiculous.” Usually the children waited outside for the bus, but would go inside if it rained or snowed, said Snyder. She added that when she told the DHS this, she was instructed to “tell the parents to buy an umbrella.” One of the children now waits at his grandmother’s home for the bus. Two still go to Snyder’s, but since their mother joins them, Snyder is not liable if they go in the house. Calley said during interview, “I found this very difficult to believe when one of the parents contacted me.” He did call the DHS office and was told that a license was necessary for children to wait in the house. “I understand the 1973 law is really regulating business,” he said. “Parents can determine what’s safe for their children.” Calley said he hopes his legislation keeps the law from being taken out of context. He added that he wants to clarify the law so it doesn’t apply to friends helping friends. “This has been a little stressful but it will be rewarding once everything is completed,” said Snyder. The mothers do not know who reported the children at the bus stop coming into the house but believe it must be someone who could see the bus stop. During a second interview with MSNBC, Calley said, “There is a book called It Takes a Village to Raise a Child. This incident shows DHS believes it should be “It Takes a Licensed Village ...” Snyder, who takes no money for watching the children each day, said the gesture is based on friendship. “I think this is what friends do for each other,” she said. “My friends and their children are welcome in my house any time, any day. I know I am welcome in theirs.” After the interviews were finished, Calley went to what he predicted might be 50 hours of working on the budget in Lansing. The mothers went off to work and home, and children went off to school. The DHS sent the following to J-Ad Graphics the afternoon of Sept. 29. Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed today issued the following statement: “Being a good neighbor means helping your neighbors who are in need. This could be as simple as providing a cup of sugar, monitoring their house while they’re on vacation or making sure their children are safe while they wait for the school bus. “In 1973, the Michigan Legislature passed a law intended to regulate unlicensed day care providers, not good neighbors, to ensure the health and safety of children. Our department is charged with ensuring children are safe and secure when they’re in child care. “Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has instructed me to work with the state legislature to change the law to enable good neighbors to help each other while also ensuring children are safe.” Note: The reporter working on this story attempted to call the Michigan Department of Human Services for comment Monday. She was put on hold for more than one hour and 45 minutes, waiting to talk to a representative, but no one from the office responsed. She received the above quote the next day. Producer Chris Benjamin gives Brian Calley and the mothers information on what to expect during the televised interview. (Photo by Patricia Johns) This NBC truck telecast an NBC Today Show interview with Middleville resident Lisa Snyder and State Rep. Brian Calley Tuesday, Sept. 29. (Photo by Patricia Johns) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 3 Delton Kellogg High School celebrates homecoming Delton Kellogg High School held its homecoming festivities last week. The theme of this year’s homecoming was ‘warriors of the past,’ and the school’s freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior classes competed against one another with floats featuring everything from pirates to ninjas. But in the end, it was the juniors’ gladiators who proved to be triumphant in the float competition. While the Delton Kellogg Panthers lost 2942 to the Olivet Eagles on the football field that evening, the festivities ended on a high note with food and fun at the homecoming dance. (From left) Homecoming Queen Katie Searles and Homecoming King Matthew Ingle are joined by junior court members Shelby Douglas and David Dempsey, sophomore court members Amy High and Nickolas Peters and freshman court members Jaime Risner and Zachary Meyers. A crowd gathers along M-43 in Delton before the parade. The school’s color guard performs with flags during the parade. Delton Kellogg High School honors homecoming royalty The junior class of Delton Kellogg High School created this float, which is judged to be the best in the parade with its ‘gladiator’ theme. Seniors Matt Ingle and Katie Searles were named the 2009 homecoming king and queen at Delton Kellogg High School Friday evening during the Panther varsity football team’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest against Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Deadline approaches; homebuyers still learning about tax credit by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer While radio advertisements, billboards and television commercials might have made almost every American aware of tax credits currently available to homebuyers, the specifics of those credits have caused some confusion. As detailed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, an individual or a couple who meets certain criteria and buys a home before Dec. 1 of this year is entitled to a tax credit from the federal government, totaling either 10 percent of the home’s purchase price or $8,000, whichever amount is less. Although the tax credits often are advertised as credits for first-time homebuyers, they also are available to an individual or a couple who does not currently own a home, but who owned one more than three years prior to the purchase of another. For individuals or couples to qualify for the tax credits, they also must purchase homes that they will use as primary residences. Those who receive the credits are required to live for no less than three years in the residences that made them eligible for the benefits, otherwise they are required to re-pay the government the amount they received. Carol Lee, a loan originator for Mainstreet Savings Bank, said she has completed work on loans for two clients who plan to receive tax credits through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and currently is working with two other clients who also plan to receive such credits. Lee added that she also worked last year with two clients who planned to take advantage of the tax credits available through the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. That act applied only to home purchases in 2008 and was similar to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in that it offered tax credits to first-time homebuyers. However, unlike the tax credits offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, those awarded through the Housing and Economic Recovery Act must be re-paid. Describing the familiarity with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act her clients have demonstrated, Lee said that, while most have come to her aware of the act, the majority were unaware that it only applies to purchases made before Dec. 1. “A lot of them aren’t clear on the deadline of it, although people are becoming more and more aware of that through media outlets,” she explained. Bonnie Backhus, a real estate agent with Boris Realtors who specializes in properties in and around the Delton area, said she currently is working with five clients who intend to receive tax credits through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. However, due to a lack of detailed marketing about the available tax credits, clients were unaware Delton Kellogg preschool students are along for the ride during the parade. TAX CREDITS, continued on page 15 By horse and by wagon, youngsters make their way through the festivities. �Page 4 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Forgive and reach out to those in need To the editor: Be wise in your righteousness and judge not others (their sin is between them and God). Just as our sin is between us and God. Jesus didn’t judge the woman caught in adultery, (John 8:17) He just said “go and sin no more.” If you see someone doing wrong, offer help to guide them away from sin if you can. If you can’t, pray for their need and put the person in God’s hands. You have done what you could. Prayer is no small thing, there is nothing greater. I have a friend who has nerve damage in his spine, and sometimes his leg will give out and he will fall, so he walks with a crutch. But one time, he went into the store without his crutch with him, and sure enough, he fell to the floor. Two elderly women walked around him and called him a drunk. He was hurt and embarrassed. They didn’t ask him if he was sick, about his health condition or if they could help. They just walked away. What was the right thing to do? You decide. Reach out to those in need; they are loved by God just as you are. God loves us always, even when we are in the wrong. God doesn’t like our sins, but He still loves us. As an example, our children sometimes learn by trial and error. We don’t hate them, but because we love them, we show them right from wrong and forgive them. If we, being sinners, can love our children when they are wrong, how much more then can God, our Father and Creator, forgive us our sins and still love us? Jesus reaches out to us with loving arms calling us to Him – all of us (read Luke, chapter 15, all of it). Also if we can’t love our neighbors and enemies, we are not worthy of God’s love (Luke 17:3-4). Jack Cross Hastings Government intrusion is outrageous To the editor: A recent local story that grabbed national attention is a very disturbing example of excessive government intrusion in the private lives of individuals. A Middleville mom is currently being unfairly persecuted for allowing a few of her neighborhood friends to drop their children off at her house early to wait for the bus. As the story goes, she was sent a letter from the Michigan Department of Human Services telling her to cease this practice because it is considered running an unlicensed day care, even though the mother is watching these children for free. Therein lies the problem, if we as a society do things for each other for free that otherwise a company would be charging for, we are taking fee and tax money away from the state. If the state can force mothers who have alternative options to put their children in day care, the result is an increase in revenue for the day care centers. That revenue, of course, is taxed, so more day care revenue means more tax dollars for the state. Additionally, because day care centers have regulations on the number of children per caregiver, an increase in children attending would require an increase in paid employees. More paid employees means more income tax for the state, deducted from each employee’s pay. Even better, if the state could force every person who has an agreement with another to watch their children before or after school daily to send their child to day care instead, there could be a need for more day care centers to become licensed and that means more licensing fee income for the state. It’s just a win-win all around – if you’re Big Brother. Of course this isn’t the only example of governmental intrusion unfairly costing the private individual, but simply one that seems so outrageous that a lot of people took notice. Sarah Hall, Hastings Clean-energy investment would boost economy To the editor: While the rest of the economy may be beginning to show signs of recovery from the recession, Michigan’s unemployment rate keeps going up. We lead the nation in unemployment at 15.2 percent, and over the past year, we’ve lost more than 136,000 manufacturing and construction jobs. We need to find a way to jump start our economy and get people back to work. The best way to do that is an investment in clean energy. Earlier in the summer, the U.S. House passed a bill called the American Clean Energy and Security Act. A report from the Center for American Progress shows that Michigan stands to gain more than 53,000 jobs, many of them in manufacturing and Correction Joe Lukasiewicz is not a member of the Progressive Democrats, as was stated in the Sept. 10 issue of the Hastings Banner. construction, by investing in clean energy. Manufacturing components for wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy production would be a great way to retool and redevelop our state’s strong industrial infrastructure. Additionally, thousands of jobs in construction to redevelop and create energy efficiency would be created. The U.S. Senate now has the ball in its court. We need U.S. Senators Levin and Stabenow to take the lead in creating the clean energy jobs that will get us out of recession and put Michiganders back to work. Our state has been the backbone of American manufacturing, and despite the terrible losses we’ve seen over the past decade, we can once again become a great center for industry. Please join me in contacting Senators Stabenow and Levin to let them know that clean energy jobs are too important to Michigan to be put on the Washington, D.C., backburner. Camey Smith, Hastings Being a good neighbor should not be against the law Middleville stay-at-home mom gets into trouble for helping her friends by watching their kids while they wait for the bus In a small neighborhood in rural Middleville, much like many neighborhoods, a couple of moms leave their kids at friend’s house to wait for the bus. The moms need to get to work, so for their convenience and the safety of their children, they drop off them off at Lisa Snyder’s house. It appears that one of Snyder’s neighbors contacted the Michigan Department of Human Services with concerns that Snyder was operating an unlicensed day-care facility. They didn’t take into consideration that someone was just trying to help neighbors. Apparently they didn’t understand the concept. According to a letter sent to Snyder from the Department of Human Services, “a person shall not provide care for unrelated children in their home unless licensed or registered by the department. Any person who provides care for unrelated children in their home without a license or certificate or registration is in violation of the act and is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.” Talk about over the top! This is why people detest government and its heavy-handedness when dealing with people. First of all, why wouldn’t the state investigate the situation before sending such a threatening letter? These are just moms trying to work together to solve a problem many parents all over the state face. They need to work, and getting help of any kind can make a big difference in their daily lives. State Rep. Brian Calley was notified by one of the parents and is already preparing legislation to change the law, allowing “Michigan residents to be good neighbors.” Without such measures, it allows the state to do as Calley said to me, “No good deed goes unpunished.” More than 40 years ago, when Wayne Sackett was our state representative, school systems wanted to change the bus routes in Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Health insurance industry is in ‘death spiral’ To the editor: I reviewed my company’s health insurance premium records for the past 19 years and the tale of the facts below for three plan participants is not exciting unless one happens to be the underwriting health insurance company or another participant in the medical industrial complex: • Health insurance premiums paid for tax year ending Dec. 31, 1990 — $6,484. • Health insurance premiums paid for tax year ending Dec. 31, 2009 — $24,951. The growth from 1990 through 2009 is not palatable unless one exists in the same inflationary environment as the aggregated medical industrial complex. My argument for change from the existing system would run along the following path due to health insurance premiums increasing by 284.8 percent since 1990; therefore, health insurance premium cost cannot generally continue to increase into the infinite future at this rate without bankrupting employers, employees, individuals and governments. Another way of looking at this change, the yearly compound rate of growth from 1990 to 2009 was 7.35 percent. Also, how many employers, employees, individuals and governments have experienced this compound rate of growth in their income? Not many, I would guess. The State of Michigan would not have budget problems today assuming tax revenue had increased at this compound growth rate since 1990. Salt was rubbed into this financial wound again when the health insurance premium renewal for 2010 arrived with a proposed premium of $28,695, which is a 15 percent Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. rural areas to reduce stops, requiring kids to walk greater distances to board a bus. Well, it didn’t take long for a group of Hastings moms to call a meeting with Sackett to educate him of the potential danger of kids walking along highways. Within a few weeks, legislation was introduced to accommodate kids and ensure their safety, rather than a few dollars saved by reducing the stops. So often, government talks a good line but doesn’t do the follow-through with a better understanding of their actions. I’m sure the Department of Human Services can justify its response based on the law. However, if someone at the department really had thought about the issue, they would have followed a different path. If they only would have made a few phone calls or sent a representative to Snyder’s house before sending the threatening letter to a mom who was just trying to be a good neighbor and friend, the whole incident could have been avoided. And to the person who notified state offices, I would ask if they ever called Snyder with some questions on what she was doing. Did they really think Snyder was operating a day-care facility? It just goes to show you how important it is to know what’s really going on before you jump to conclusions. Kudos to Lisa Snyder for her willingness to give her time and help friends without taking anything in return. With more twoparent working households, today, more than ever, we need ways to reduce the number of “latchkey” kids. One of the best ways to do this is by neighbors helping neighbors, a philosophy that’s been around for centuries. We need to express our displeasure with government when it exercises its muscles without due process. Good neighbors are priceless – and should be treated as such. Late Tuesday afternoon, after the story made the Today Show, Gov. Granholm was reported telling the Department of Human Services to change the law and resolve the issue because “neighbors should be allowed to help their neighbors.” increase for 2010 over 2009. (I cannot imagine how high these premiums would have been without my decisions to increase the health insurance plan’s deductible from $100 to $1,000, prescription co-pays from $10 to $30 and office visit co-pays from zero to $20 over the past 19 years.) Thus, the compounding rate has more than doubled from the 7.35 percent average rate in existence for the past 19 years. When I attended the Young Executives Institute at the University of North Carolina, Director Dr. Richard Levin said this type of continuing growth rate is not sustainable from an expense or income perspective for any entity or individual. An article published by the Grand Rapids Press Sept. 16, indicated that premiums nationally have increased 131 percent over the past 10 years, and wages have only increased 38 percent. It is no longer possible for anyone to claim that they cannot see the headlight on the train as it starts to come around the curve in the track, since it has been visible for many years. This issue can be ignored until the health care system collapses, but it will not go away because of denials that change is not needed. Assuming employees are paying a fair share of health insurance premiums, they are experiencing the same bone-jarring results to their disposable income that their employers have been and are continuing to experience. In a simple ice skating term, we are all in a death spiral. I would be interested in hearing the details of Congressman Vern Ehlers’ plan to ameliorate this situation for employees, individuals, governments and employers in this country. Donald M. Wiggins, Nashville Clarksville man killed in Friday car crash A single-vehicle accident early Friday morning took the life of a Adam Lucas, 26, of Clarksville. According to a press release from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred at 1:27 a.m. Sept. 25 on 92nd Avenue SE, west of Alden Nash in Kent County. Lucas was the sole occupant of the vehicle. His 2007 Nissan was westbound on 92nd Is ArtPrize affecting your view of the arts? The ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids includes the work of more than 20 local artists. Are you paying more attention to the arts now because of this new competition? Are you planning to view the more than 2,000 works on display? Street when it left the roadway and struck several trees. The vehicle was damaged extensively, and Lucas was ejected from the car. Emergency personnel said he was deceased when they arrived. The Kent County Sheriff Department said speeding is believed to be a contributing factor in the accident. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 5 DHS CUTS, continued from page 1 out there working, starting out in entry level jobs and building their way up so then they can be self-sufficient,” Colwell said. Since day care is expensive “the worry is ... that people will then not be able to work or their children will be in inappropriate day care,” Colwell. Families First is another program that may be affected by budget cuts. Families First provides intensive counseling with a family, and counselors might spend as much as 20 hours a week for four to six weeks in the family’s home. “We usually use those programs to try to avoid removing children from their home ... and try to keep the family together. That’s another goal of ours that we’d like to achieve, but we’re not always able to do that. But without this program we’ll certainly have more kids in foster care than we already have. It is more expensive to have children outside their homes and paying for foster care. It is important that these prevention programs continue because we already have more children in care this year than we had last year at this time and that’s with these programs (in place).... Another proposed cut is the elimination of the Early Investment Corp., which Colwell describes as “a lot of different programs, usually within the school systems. A lot of funding for Great Start comes out of that. The program helps children have a good start in school or extra work before they are prepared for school. It’s an early intervention type of thing for kids who are identified as high risk. A lot of those are prevention programs within the school setting to help children. We rely on those very strongly. Those prevention programs are the ones that keep us from having to intervene at the Child Protective Services level. “Hopefully if you intervene at an earlier level with intervention to the family then it won’t get as far as having to be reported as an abuse and neglect situation. If people don’t have early intervention, then it tends to escalate and the problems get more difficult,” he said. “... We all agreed at the meeting yesterday if we don’t intervene in the community with these three programs in Barry County to help work with families at an earlier level then when they get into school, then you are talking about extra work with those children in the school system, and it’s much more expensive to do it because then you have the Intermediate School District becoming involved and the extra testing involved with that. For every year a child falls behind, the harder it is to get them brought back up,” Colwell said. Strong Families/Safe Children is one of the DHS prevention programs that could be a victim of state budget cuts. This program provides counseling for children and their families who are involved with Children’s Protective Services and foster care cases. The federal government matches state dollars to put into the community to provide such prevention services. “It’s a significant resource to the community. We were already reduced 20 percent this summer in the amount we can spend in that and now they (legislators) are talking about reducing those even more. Those are important programs that we are looking for funding. It’s important to us that those programs continue. “We have a Strong Families/Safe Children Committee that decides which different programs are going to receive funding for that year to help strengthen families,” he said. Some of those are early intervention in the home when a child is first born, providing help through age thre and counseling for children who are involved with abuse and neglect cases. Reducing DHS staffing might also be an outcome of state budget cuts. “That’s concerned us because we have larger case loads than we’ve ever had before,” Colwell said. “In the state of Michigan, we already have 1.57 million people who are on food assistance and 1.7 million people are on Medicaid. Those are huge caseloads at this point ... If you reduce the amount of staff you have to deal with those cases, then it’s harder to give them service. We’re already struggling to try and get services to them with the increased caseloads we have. It is unknown if staff would be cut in Barry, he said. “They are talking about 180 employees statewide.” DHS staff cuts in the county would have an adverse effect on the local community and complicates efforts to provide services, he said. “Because of the money that passes through DHS to the community to provide the prevention services, and that’s the one piece we really wanted to talk about, wanting people to understand that these cuts would affect this community directly. Our CPS (Child Protective Services) staff across the state investigated 5,814 cases last year ... We average about 612 investigations (per year) within this office. We average about 51 investigations a month. That’s not all the referrals we get; those are the ones that meet the criteria... It’s pretty normal for a county our size... “This county does a very good job to make sure there are appropriate expenditures and the money is well spent, and the programs have very good outcomes with the families we are working with. We work very closely with United Way, Salvation Army, Love, Inc., the CASA group, Work First ... the counselors we have working with families. “We’ve developed that over the last 15 to 20 years working very closely trying to develop these programs, and we know that they have good outcomes and it just feels like we’re taking a huge step backwards to say we’re not going to do these things or we’re going to greatly reduce these things and not do the things that we know are successful. That’s our biggest concern...” Colwell said. “We’re seeing a lot of people come into our offices who have never had services before because they have always had employment, and they’ve never been out of work. They come to our office, and I think they are just stunned to find out the level of poverty or below poverty that you have to be at to be eligible for the services that we do provide ... Adults who don’t have children and aren’t disabled are not eligible for any type of Medicaid coverage. If you don’t have insurance you know how difficult that can be. That’s been a huge issue right now with the Tuesday’s celebrity server night will support United Way Diners can help the Barry County United Way while enjoying dinner out from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, during celebrity server night at Fall Creek Restaurant, 201 S. Jefferson in downtown Hastings. Stormy the Magician will be traveling from table to table entertain the entire family with his wit and sleight of hand. The wait staff for the evening will include maitre’dess Tammy Pennington from the Commission on Aging. Serving dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. will be Dr. Carrie Wilgus, Hastings Pediatrics; Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy; Alissa Hall, CASA; WBCH Morning Guy Jeff Goodrich; Tom Wilt, YMCA; and Dave Hatfield, MainStreet Savings Bank. Serving from 7 to 9 p.m. will be Liz Lenz, Barry County Substance Abuse; Tina Eaton MI Works; Sally Schoff, BISD; Pat Buckland, Buckland Insurance; Jim Yarger, emergency management director; and Sgt. Donna Thomas, Michigan State Police Hastings Post. “This group is trying to beat the servers from the Hastings Big Boy celebrity server night that raised $630,” said Lani Forbes, Barry County United Way executive director. “Last year, over 56,000 times, United Way and its member agencies provided services to our residents. Please join us by supporting the Barry County United Way and its member agencies by contributing to this year’s campaign.” Those who wish to support the United way but are unable to join the dinner are invited to visit Fall Creek for lunch Oct. 6 since 10 percent of the day’s entire proceeds will be donated to the 2009 Live United campaign. Savings for county would be a loss for citizens To the editor: Barry County Commissioner Mike Callton has proposed an idea to consolidate the five standing committees of the county commission into one grand “committee as a whole” under the command of the chairman of the board. The report claims that this change will reduce the expenses of the county by $1,000 per commissioner, or $8,000. It probably would. Most cities and villages operate this way, and some very large counties with staffs of experts also can function this way, as well. A small rural county like Barry has a big responsibility to develop extensive knowledge in many social fields that villages, townships and cities don’t get involved with. Expecting all eight commissioners to become experts on every single issue in every field is unrealistic and would lead to manipulation by special interests. Not only are commissioners expected to make budget decisions on personnel, maintaining property and other local concerns, but they are responsible for attending meetings with other counties and outside boards and commissions. Often, our commissioners are respected and elected to serve as officers of area and regional organizations and agencies. This doesn’t usually happen with city councilmen, township supervisors or school boards. When a commissioner is assigned to a board, etc., that organization will produce vast amounts of financial data, agendas, minutes, studies and other information that requires hours of research, study and reading to prepare for every meeting. Some meetings can require travel far out of the county and take hours of time. It would be reasonable to have an easy survey taken of how other counties reimburse their commissioners for this expense. After the meetings, it is expected that the commissioners will analyze how the decisions affect Barry County, and report back to a standing committee. Some time is required to determine how other commissioners see their districts being affected. Rarely would all eight commissioners agree perfectly, so education and discussion are valuable to the process. There simply is not enough time in a meeting of the entire county board to discuss any issue of importance in great depth, so a “committee as a whole” would merely react with little or no discussion of any issue. Decisions would become mere lockstep rubber stamps labeled “AIFSA” (all in favor say “Aye”). Eventually, anything the county administrator recommended would be accepted as great wisdom, even if he had never attended one meeting of any other organization. The county Web site has been vastly improved, but we haven’t reached the point where a citizen can get all of the detailed information involved in every issue. The annual budget is confusing, if not misleading, but it is at least available right now for study online. Each line item is an issue worth studying. Take a look at the 2010 draft budget at www.barrycounty.org (county departments) (board of commissioners) (standing committee packets) (finance) (packet 9-12-091pdf). At this point, some of the standing committees do a wonderful job of posting their agendas, supporting documents, minutes and recommendations, but others provide scant and late information, at best. If the county Web site allowed a commissioner, and citizens, to become fully informed of every issue before each meeting of the “committee as a whole,” the concept might have a little merit (assuming that each commissioner was willing to do the homework required). If you would prefer to save $8,000 in place of quality governance, this would be the way to go, but then you might ask why we have commissioners at all. All of the deciding could be made by an administrator. The savings from not having democratic elections of commissioners would be huge. Tom Wilkinson, Hastings public ... People come here and they have illnesses and they don’t have any insurance and they apply... There are certain times of the year we open up those adult Medicaid programs, but I don’t know that they will be opening next year. And it was a very short window this year and we only take so many and close it right away again,” he said. Colwell also is concerned about proposed cuts to the Department of Community Health because it would put its proposed local dental clinic in jeopardy. “People who don’t have dental care will have health problems later so that’s a huge issue...,” he said, noting with regret that the Department of Community Mental Health is facing significant cuts as well. “We know the cuts are necessary. We know that no matter where they make the cuts somebody is going to be hurt as a result of that. We’re just advocating by saying our county’s most vulnerable people are truly going to be hurt by those proposed cuts ... We really want to share this with the public. These aren’t people that are choosing the situation they are in because of the economy and the way it is. Our children and vulnerable adults are not able to protect themselves, and they rely on the agencies and the programs that are funded to be taken care of or to get the help that they need. If we don’t have those programs to help, who is going to help? We’ll have to deal with it at some point later down the road,” he said. “If we have a child who is neglected over many years, the risk is much higher that the child is not going to complete school and is probably going to get involved with some type of delinquency problems and then later on may be involved with law enforcement as an adult and probably end up in a correctional facility. So we’re paying for them then, even more later, as opposed to trying to do some preventative things now. We’ll be paying a whole lot more to be housing them later. “I’m not saying our legislators have an easy decision to make, we’re just advocating by saying please take a closer look,” Colwell said. “These are important services to families. I think Barry County does an excellent job in providing services. All the community organizations provide excellent service here in Barry County. It’s a great network of people here, and we really would hate to see that disrupted.” Attending this week’s meeting were representatives from Family Court, outreach counselors in private practice, health department, Strong Families/Safe Children, contract people including foster home recruiter, Child Day Care Resources, Child Abuse Prevention Council, MSU Extension, County Commission on Aging, the Barry Intermediate School District, the Great Start initiative, Green Gables Haven and the Barry Community Foundation. “It was a good representative group of people who were interested in discussing what we can do to get the word out about advocating for our community. They’ve committed to continue to meet. We’re hoping to meet on a quarterly basis and continue to talk about this and what we can do to make sure we’re making the best use of the resources we have,” Colwell said. Life Chain is Sunday in Hastings On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 4, National Life Chain Sunday 2009 will occupy sidewalks in more than 1,400 U.S. and Canadian cities, including Hastings. That’s when “earnest defenders of human life seek divine help to end the legalized killing of pre-born fellow citizens,” said Joanna Haddix, area promoter of the event. The Hastings event takes place rain or shine from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Street and Broadway in downtown Hastings. Participants are asked to follow a strict code of conduct because it is a peaceful event. She urges all family members, young and old, to attend. “Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome and encouraged.” Life Chain is a public display of participants who deem abortion perilous to any nation and who, with humility and boldness, will enter into a time of solemn prayer, meditation, and public witness for the unborn, their parents/families and those who have already experienced an abortion, she said. Participants’ signs usually have a variety of slogans, such as "Abortion Kills Children," "Life - the First Inalienable Right," "Pray to End Abortion," "Adoption - the Loving Option," "Lord, Forgive Us and Our Nation," and "Abortion Hurts Women." “Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing in the gap for one hour,” Haddix said. “The battle to end legalized abortion rests foremost with persons who will equip themselves to reach out to area families, love without condition, and stand boldly against the forces destroying our youth and culture.” As part of the battle to end abortion, pro-life residents in the Barry County area are being invited to attend a one hour “peaceful and prayerful public witness” during a Life Chain event Sunday afternoon, Oct. 4 in Hastings. Some of participants signs in a past Life Chain are shown here. “...Web sites (such as www.NationalLifeChain.org or www.LifeChain.net) offer contact information, cities involved and purpose behind this community outreach, if anyone needs more information. If you or someone you know is involved in a crisis pregnancy or need confidential help locally you may contact My Alpha Place at 269-948-9013 or log on to www.myalphaplace.org,” Haddix said. Hastings Public Library schedule Thursday, Oct. 1 — Movie Memories, 5:15 to 8 p.m., community room; Library Book Club, Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Ngugen, Michigan Room. Friday, Oct. 2 — preschool story time about “autumn” – 10:30 a.m.; Project Homework — 4 to 6 p.m., community room. Monday, Oct. 5 — Teen Read to Feed event begins. Tuesday, Oct. 6 — toddler story time about “monsters and wild things” 10:30 to 11 a.m., community room; teen creative writers group, 77538598 “We talked a little bit more about working within our BCRN network trying to make sure we advocate with our legislators and other people just so they can make informed (budget reduction) decisions about what we are talking about. Because if you reduce these prevention programs you are impacting generations to come ...,” he said. “These children who don’t get the services they need are eventually going to need services at some point in time. When they become adults, are they going to be able to be self-sufficient or are they always going to be dependent on the services that are given? ...(Regarding) our children who are at risk of abuse and neglect, if we’re not giving services to them, then at some point in time they are going to be parents also. We are worried about the impact on the community by these cuts.” Legislators are contemplating reducing cash assistance to families by $10 per person in the home, Colwell said. The average family of four who receives such help from DHS currently receives a little more than $400 to $450 a month in cash assistance. “If you’re talking about taking $10 per person, that’s $40 off of that for them. Can you can imagine trying to pay your bills on that little bit of money that they get?” In Barry County, the caseload at DHS has jumped drastically from approximately 4,800 cases last year to 5,699 cases this year. “That’s people who have applied for cash assistance, food stamps or day care or Medicaid or those types of things,” he said of the caseload. “For a county of this size, it’s a significant amount of people. It’s interesting to see that it (budget reduction) comes at a time when we have more people coming to our door than ever before. A year ago, our average case loads were probably about 100 less per worker than they are this year... He and other human services providers also are concerned that legislators are talking about eliminating the Child Day Care Program, which is a reimbursement DHS gives to eligible families, who are usually low income and trying to work “We help reimburse day care for them so they can work. They (legislators) are talking about eliminating the program altogether or reducing it by a certain percentage. That’s really difficult because people are not going to be able to afford to work (if they have to pay for day care on low incomes), and they’ll have to stay home and then the income isn’t coming into the home,” Colwell said. “Some of the discussion yesterday (at the meeting) was that for every dollar that someone makes, it generates into $3 in the community. As it gets spent, it usually gets turned over three times so it gets spent three times within the community whether they are buying groceries or gas or whatever ... When you reduce the amount of income coming into a household, you also reduce the amount of income and revenue coming in for the community.” Noting that most people receiving help with child care costs hold low paying jobs, he added, “they are entry level jobs, and they could lead to something else. But if they are not out there working, and they don’t build a resume then they are probably not going to be good paying jobs. The idea is we want people 4:30 p.m., Michigan Room; sustainability series begins with “Architecture and the Environment” presented by Stephanie Neal of Grand Rapids Museum — 6:30 to 8 p.m., community room. Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Terrific Tweens meeting, “Play with Pumpkins,” 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., community room. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. �Page 6 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Health department to hold clinics for seasonal flu shots The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is ready to kick off seasonal flu vaccination season. Seasonal influenza vaccine is encouraged for everyone over 6 months old. In Barry County, clinics will be held at the health department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seasonal flu vaccine is $32 for adults. Children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vaccines can receive the flu vaccine for $15 based on ability to pay. The health department also will have FluMist vac- cine for those children with no insurance or insurance that will not pay for vaccines. The health department can bill some insurance companies, including Medicare, Medicaid, PHP commercial, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Priority Health (pre-authorization is needed). The health department cannot bill Blue Care Network. Those who have Blue Care Network, should contact their physicians for flu shots. A second vaccine for the novel H1N1 influenza virus will be available later in the fall. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Shirley Faith Knauss Mark A. Penninton Aaden Isaiah Hayes 77538691 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct. 4 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Menders. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Lounge. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Shirley Faith Knauss, 76, formally of the Middleville area of Grand Rapids passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital. She was born August 31, 1933 in Wyoming Park, to Ralph and Sena (Slot) Boerema. She graduated from Howard City High School where she played the saxophone in the band. Shirley met Richard Knauss while she was singing at the Gull Lake Conference Center and eventually married in June of 1953. She was an accountant with Wolverine Worldwide in Rockford, and retired in 1976. She loved to sew and made the majorette uniforms for the Howard City High School. Her other hobbies included flower gardening and traveling. She and Richard were foster parents for two years. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Her children know her as a very loving mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother and sister. Surviving are daughters, Marcia (Ron) Welton of Nashville and Linda (Daniel) Frasier of Hastings; sons, Richard (Dianna) Knauss Jr. of Middleville and Mark (Penny) Knauss of Lake Ann; foster daughter Tammy Painter; two sisters, Evelyn Zwyghuizen of Hudsonville and Gladys Peterson of Cadillac; two brothers, Gerald (Edith) Boerema of Byron Center and Raymond (Millie) Boerema of Sand Lake; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard; and foster son, Michael Stout. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Hastings. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Christian Rest Home of Grand Rapids. Please share a memory with Shirley’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Marjorie Grant VERMONTVILLE - Marjorie Grant, of Vermontville, formerly of Delton, passed away, September 30, 2009, in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Friday, October 2, 2009, 11:30 AM, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton, with visitation at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Church will be appreciated. Marjorie and her family are being cared for by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign Marjorie's online guest book. KINGSLEY - Mark A. Pennington, of Kingsley, formerly of Hastings, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at home September 29, 2009. Mark was born January 4, 1963 in Clearwater, Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother Suzanne Nickerson, maternal grandparents:Kenneth and Kathryn Nickerson an uncle: Charles Nickerson and an aunt: Linda Nickerson Mast. He is survived by a daughter: Marlisa Kay Pennington, a son: Malyc Allan Pennington, adoptive parents: Dean and Angie Nichols, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Mark was a correction officer at the Pugsley Correction Facility in Kingsley. Mark loved to travel, ride his Harley and spend time with his family and friends. Mark will be remembered for his generosity, his infectious laughter, his love of life and devotion to his children and family. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Williams - Gores Funeral Home, 133 E Orchard St, Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 5, 2009, at 3:00 PM at Hickory Corners Bible Church, 13720 Kellogg School Road, Hickory Corners, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment will take place. Memorial contributions to a Scholarship Fund for his Children which will be established or ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) will be appreciated. please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Mark's online guest book. Aaden Isaiah Hayes was born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on September 23, 2009 at 6:24 a.m. to Jami Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring 20 3⁄4 inches long. Heaven’s gain was our loss when he was called by our Lord. Aaden Isaiah is deeply loved by his mother, his grandparents: Frederick Hayes (Karen Greenfield), Denise Hayes (Ron Phifer), and family: John Briggs, Erin Hayes, Kimberly and Craig Melegari (children, Mason and Myles) and Travers Todd (Jennifer McAllister). “A short time in our arms, Forever in our hearts.” The family will receive friends at Riverview Church, 3585 Willoughby Rd, in Holt, for a memorial service on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made through the Aaden Isaiah Memorial Fund and sent to Riverview Church. Checks should be made out to Back2Back Ministries, which serves internationally by caring and providing for orphan children. (www.back2backministries.org. Arrangements are being made though Daniels Funeral Home. Messages may be left to the family at danielsfuneralhome.net. Betty Gray to present living drama ministries Betty Gray, director of Encourage Me Ministries, will be performing at four churches in Barry County the weekend of Oct. 2 to 4. Gray is nationally known for her living dramas of Women of the Bible and Great Women of Faith. In 2001, she was invited to entertain troops in South Korea with her drama presentations. The widow of a retired pastor, Gray researches and writes her own scripts, of which she now has 19 different dramas she performs. Her performances, designed for the whole family to enjoy, are done in costume of the time period of the person she is portraying. Friday, Oct. , at 7 p.m. Gray will begin the county circuit at Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, performing a living drama portraying the story of Gracia Burnham. In 2001 Martin and Gracia Burnham, New Tribe missionaries in the Philippines, were captured and held captive for 376 days by Islamic terrorists. During that time they were deprived of even the most basic needs. Martin and Gracia had to endure 17 gun battles when the nationalists tried to free them. During the final gun battle, Martin was killed and Gracia received a bullet in her leg. Gray’s portrayal of Gracia tells how she endured the storm of her life. Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. Betty will perform at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, 3185 N M-43 Highway, about three miles north of Hastings. During the evening drama Gray will portray Dale Evans. Although she was Hollywood’s ‘Queen of the West’ and a household name, her life was filled with heartache. Her first child was born impaired and two more of her children died tragically. Sunday morning, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. Prairieville Bible Church will host Gray as she portrays Rahab. Rahab is the Biblical story of a prostitute, who, when given a second chance, found the Lord. Prairieville Bible Church is located at 12711 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), just south of Delton. Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Gray will again portray the story of Gracia Burnham at First Baptist Church of Hastings, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Contract Awarded for fish-passage improvements on Thornapple River U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that a $74,900 grant has been awarded to the Barry Conservation District for the removal of Nashville and Maple Hill dams on the Thornapple River. The project will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The economic recovery investments that the department of the interior is making will create jobs by building trails, restoring habitat, upgrading visitors’ centers and protecting national treasures in communities across America, while leaving a lasting legacy for our children and grandchildren,” said Salazar. Removal of the Nashville and Maple Hill dams will open up 60 mainstem and 105 tributary stream miles and reconnect five inland lakes to the Thornapple River, which will benefit fish and other aquatic resources. Habitat fragmentation has caused loss of species diversity upstream of the dams. “The Midwest region has a long tradition of enjoying the fish, wildlife, lakes, rivers and prairies we are so fortunate to have,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Regional Director Tom Melius. “The projects we will undertake in the Midwest as part of ARRA will provide jobs, increase the energy efficiency of government buildings, protect and enhance our natural resources, provide greater opportunities for people to enjoy those natural resources and perhaps most importantly, help current and future generations understand and share our passion for the natural world.” Future grant awards will be announced when known. Grant opportunities for all ARRA projects are announced on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov. More information about this and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service projects is available at http://recovery.doi.gov/press/bureaus/us-fish-andwildlife-service. Funding for these projects and hundreds more across the nation comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Of the $3 billion appropriated to the Department of the Interior, the Act provides $280 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – which includes $115 million for construction, repair and energy efficiency retrofit projects at service facilities, and $165 million for habitat restoration, deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects. The service will benefit from an additional $10 million, which is administered by the department of transportation and is not included in the service’s $280 million appropriation that will be used to rebuild and improve roads on several national wildlife refuges. Projects will immediately create local jobs in the communities where they are located, while stimulating long-term employment and economic opportunities for the American public. The Service worked through a rigorous merit-based process to identify and prioritize investments meeting the criteria put forth in the Recovery Act: namely, that a project addresses the department’s highest priority mission needs; generates the largest number of jobs in the shortest period of time; and creates lasting value for the American public. For a full list of funded projects nationwide, go to the Department’s Recovery Web Site at http://recovery.doi.gov/ <http://recovery.doi.gov/_> . For a list of Service projects, click on the Service’s logo at the bottom of the page. Secretary Salazar has pledged unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Department of the interior’s economic recovery projects. The public will be able to follow the progress of each project on the recovery Web site, which will include an interactive map that enables the public to track where and how the department’s recovery dollars are being spent. In addition, the public can submit questions, comments or concerns at recoveryact@fws.gov. �Area Obituaries Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 7 October is time to curb domestic violence Elizabeth Kay Westphal 80th Birthday Party for Betty Campbell HASTINGS - Elizabeth “Betty” Kay Westphal of Hastings passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids after a courageous and stubborn 15 month battle with cancer. Betty had a very strong will to live, striving to make it to her 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 19th of September. She was born in Stewartville, MN on November 19, 1941 to Alvarez and Cyrilla (Lang) Francis. Growing up in Stewartville, she graduated from Stewartville High School where she played clarinet in the band to get into the football games for free to see her high school sweetheart Gerald “Jerry” Westphal play. They met at the age of 13 and grew up together. On September 19, 1959 she married the love of her life and lived in Stewartville until moving to Minneapolis, MN in the late 60’s. They moved to Cottage Grove, MN in the 70’s, raising her family, she was quite involved in PTA groups, the School Board and was a Cub Scout Leader for many years. In 1987 she and Jerry moved to Byron Center and then bought a retirement home on Middle Lake in Hastings. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother; attending many of her grandchildren’s school activities. In the past 10 years she studied and became a Certified Master Gardener through the University of Michigan and was manager of the ACE Hardware Greenhouse. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, antiques but most of all her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Westphal; daughters, Andra (Kevin) King of Kentwood and Amy (Jake) DeKleine of What Cheer, IA; sons, Brian (Bette) Westphal of Woodbury, MN, Mark (Carol) Westphal of Savage, MN and Scott (Kathy) Westphal of St. Paul Park, MN; sisters, Wava J. (LaVerne) Larson of Kasson, MN, Ruth M. Percario of Lake Delton, Wisc, and Cyrilla M. Vessey of Fairfax, VA; brother, Richard “Dick” (Helen) Francis of Denver, Co; 14 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Everette L. Francis, Avison “Bud” Francis, Robert E. Francis, Rodney “Dean” Francis, James G. Francis and George “Ken” Francis. A celebration of her life took place on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Middleville Wesleyan Church 1664 N. M-37 Hwy. in Middleville with Rev. Mark Patchett officiating. According to her family’s desire cremation will follow. Please share a memory with Betty’s family at www.lauerfh.com. There will be a surprise birthday party for Betty Campbell on October 10, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Joe Breeding’s house, 1312 Winthorne, Nashville, TN 37217. Your attendance would be the greatest gift of all. If unable to attend, please, call and wish her well on Oct. 10 at 615-361-7623. Cards may be sent to Betty Campbell, 907 Kipling Drive, Nashville, TN 37217, but please don’t mention the party - it’s a surprise. Marriage Licenses Sterling Neill Beavers Jr., Longwood, FL and Judith Marie Daily, Birmingham, AL. David Craig Bergstrom, Dowling and Ciara Lynn Garrett, Stillman Valley, IL. Todd Matthew Cahill, Elkhart, IN and Emily Ann Martin, Elkhart, IN Alexander Brendan Culhane, Freeport and Anna Leigh Symonds, Hastings. Louis Johnathan Delorenzo, Middleville and Meredith Lynn Carr, Middleville. Theodore Edward Demott Jr., Hastings and Amy Jo Scott, Hastings. Frank Russell DeYoung, Delton and Natasha Nikole Sanchez, Delton. Kenneth Joseph Feist, Middleville and Alicia Marie Hogue, Middleville. Glen Leroy Guernsey Jr., Nashville and Melinda Sue Smith, Nashville. Darrick Lee Jackson, Middleville and Courtney Marie Dewent, Middleville. Stephen Jay Johncock, Delton and Laci Dawn Owen, Delton. Steven Alan Kaiser, Hastings and Mary Lynn Gless, Hastings. Michael Eugene Kieffer Sr., Shelbyville and Lacey Star Beard, Shelbyville. William Richard MacDermaid, Middleville and Alice Mobley Emery, Middleville. Greely Marshall, Plainwell and Carol Jean Risner, Shelbyville. Scott Kristian Pearson, Hastings and Jennifer Lenee Gilbert, Hastings. Joshua James Permoda, Phoenix, AZ and Jessica Ann Emelander, Middleville. Joe Buck Proctor, Hastings and Megan Louise Wickham, Hastings. Thomas William Sigler II, Delton and Chelea and Ann Stephens, Delton. Lucas Jeffery Slagel, Freeport and Melissa Sue Douds, Freeport. Edward Lee Tanis, Kentwood and Shanna Marie Pion, Hastings. Skylen Bo Tripp, Hastings and Lauren Mia Stineman, Hastings. Edward James VanWinkle, Middleville and Jessica Lynn Lewis, Kentwood. Janie Begeron, executive director of Green Gables Haven, listens while Hastings Mayor Bob May reads a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Hastings City Council, Mayor Bob May read and presented Green Gables Haven Executive Director Janie Bergeron, with a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “It’s too bad we need a shelter, but thank God we have one,” said May after reading the proclamation. During the month of October, Bergeron asked the community to recognize and realize how prevalent domestic violence is in Barry County. “Domestic violence remains a silent crime in many cases that destroys the lives of millions of American individuals each and every year. Whether out of fear or embarrassment, many individuals fail to take action or wait too long to get out of an abusive relationship,” said Bergeron. “This problem is all too common, yet the good news is that there are services available right here in our community to help women who are suffering physical and emotional abuse. My hope is that by raising awareness of domestic abuse, we can empower victims to free themselves of their abusers and reclaim their lives.” Bergeron said she wants to remind victims in Barry County that no one has to live with abuse and encouraged those in crisis situations to contact Green Gables Haven. “Seek the assistance you deserve,” she said, “Calling Green Gables Haven truly could be the first day to the remainder of one’s life.” Green Gables Haven opened its doors on April 1, 2004, and since that time has provided life-changing services to 858 individuals, with 411 of those being children in crisis. Green Gables Haven, Barry County’s only Fall bird walks offered at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Whether an avid birder or a beginner, everyone is invited to the fall bird walks at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Guests can enjoy the fall colors while watching for migrating birds as they pass though Southwest Michigan, and see residential birds as they prepare for the long winter months. Fall bird walks are planned for Saturday, Oct. 3 and 17 and Nov. 7. Walks will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and will be led by sanctuary staff and volunteers. Walks will focus on bird identification, including both migrant and residential species, along with some natural history. Birders will explore behind-thescene areas of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Biological Station and the Kellogg Forest. Sanctuary members may attend the walks for free. Cost for non-members is Sanctuary general admission, ($4 for adults and $2 for senior citizens.) Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars (a few pairs will be available for loan). The bird sanctuary is located south of Hickory Corners at 12685 East C Avenue. For more information, contact the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at 269-671-2510 or e-mail birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu. Additional information on KBS special events can be found online at www.kbs.msu.edu. domestic violence service, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 269-945-4777 or 800-304-5445. The mission of Green Gables Haven is to provide a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and support to enable victims of domestic violence in Barry County to make appropriate life-altering changes. The organization’s Web site is www.greengableshaven.org. “The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed in October 1987. Domestic Violence Awareness Month isn’t one of the most popular awareness months. It certainly isn’t one to celebrate, but it should be one that is on the minds of each of us every day,” said Bergeron. “Education and prevention is the key to changing this incredible cycle of abuse. While Barry County is small, and we are very mindful of pride in our community, we need to remember that across the country, the state of Michigan, the county of Barry, and in our cities and towns, domestic violence is real and it is happening.” According to Bergeron, more than 4 million individuals experience a serious assault by a partner during an average year, and one in three women are murdered by their significant other every day. About one in five high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner, one in three teens reports knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, slapped, choked or physically hurt by his or her partner. Thirty-seven percent of all women who sought care in hospital emergency rooms for violence–related injuries were injured by a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend. Thirty percent of women who experience abuse, report that the first incident occurred during pregnancy. Violence against women costs companies $72.8 million annually due to lost productivity. “Remember you can make the much-needed difference. Stop, look and listen for signs of this type of abuse, believe a victim if they confide in you, and most importantly, encourage them to seek assistance,” said Bergeron. “Abuse comes in all degrees of severity, regardless of the type of abuse — emotional, physical, or sexual — none of it is okay or acceptable.” “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” !” E ON “SAV THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair by Dennis Thiss • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service by Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Quality Repairs • Competitive Prices! 77539032 GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL LLC 208 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-0000 — HASTINGS — — NASHVILLE — Segment 1 Oct. 5 - 22 Segment 1 Oct. 26 - Nov. 12 Segment 2 Nov. 2, 3 & 5 Segment 2 Oct. 26 ,27 & 28 Seg. 1 - $285 PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE Seg. 2 - $40 www.greenlightdriving.net Hastings Community Education & Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule October 1 - Wednesday, October 7 By Popular Demand FLEA MARKET Outdoor Sale Weight Room Hours: Rain or Shine Sat., Oct. 3 • 9 am - 4 pm Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Welcome crafters/collectors/farmers/flowers Bring your stuff - rent a spot - put extra $$$’s in your pocket Vendor space 20x20… $15.00 More information contact Steve at 269-945-2224 or 269-945-2487 Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Open Swim 06698081 77539022 Barry Expo Center & Fairgrounds Teen Center: 77538688 Monday-Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 Open Gym: The Hastings Rotary Club cordially invites you to attend our special If rain forces the band invitational inside on Sat., Oct. 3, then the weight room will have to close Trees of Remembrance Ceremony 77538887 Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Students to be held Monday, October 5, 2009 at noon ® The service to be held is in honor of former Rotary members or their immediate family members. This year’s ceremony will be held in honor of: The • Donald L. Haywood • Bonnie A. Cove • James E. Coleman • Jerry R. Jacobs • Herm F. Bottcher • Joseph B. Hubert • Raymond D. Wieland The special luncheon and ceremonies will be held as part of our club’s regular Rotary meeting at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro 105 E. State Street – Hastings 77528605 with services immediately following at Charlton Park, weather permitting, after the meeting. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by telephone before October 1, 2009, with the number of family members attending or if you would like more information contact: Sandy Nichols at 269-838-6212 Fred Jacobs at 269-945-9554 Larry Neil at 269-945-5547 Lynn McConnell at 269-945-9614 07528292 �Page 8 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Thursday, Oct. 8, the local historical society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. Saturday, Oct. 10, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. An author will be speaking. Tomorrow and Saturday, the women of Central United Methodist Church will hold their annual rummage sale. Evan Coates, age 11, was a lucky hunter on the weekend with his bow and arrow. He shot his first buck. He is the son of Joe and Yvetta Coates, grandson of Kay and Gary Coates. Over the weekend, members of the Hamp family were at Farmington Hills for the wedding of Jason Hamp, son of Jerry and Janet, and the late Barbara Hamp. An item missed last week, is the notice of the death of Clarence Morrow, 88, of Grand Rapids, retired from city fire department in 1979 where he had served for 32 years. He was the son of Wallace Morrow and Gertrude (Pull) Morrow. His mother was a Lake Odessa native, sister of the late Edire McCartney and grandson of Emerson Pull, who was a key figure in the development of Lake Odessa. He bought a brick-making machine and with his new skills, produced all the blocks for building the Nye drug store which is now Dr. Barnett’s Family Care center and also the West Sebewa store. By making smaller bricks, he produced the bricks for the Miner store which is now the Licari build- ing. Clarence Morrow and wife Marian (Tursky) were parents of Fr. Dennis Morrow, a former pastor of St. Edward’s parish here. Emerson Street was named for Emerson Pull. Fr. Morrow was keenly interested in local history during his tenure at St. Ed’s. The hunting and fishing exhibit at the depot complex on the weekend was very successful. Again, there were mounts of big animals as well as hand-carved duck decoys, hunting camp photos from the turn of the 20th century when there was no limit on the take, photos of the many mounts in the den of the late Dr. Tom Yonkers from his several Western hunts, a red hunting outfit worm before orange was required or camo invented. On Sunday, the guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church was John Funk of Alabama, one of the missionary couple who are partially supported by the church. His assignment for the past three years has been the Rio Colorado Agricultural School for grades 7 to 12 in Bolivia. His wife and two teenage sons were speaking in Alabama churches the same weekend. The green bean season at Twin City Foods is rapidly drawing to a close for the season. On the weekend past, the outstanding crops were less than 1,000 acres. New Family Resource Center holds open house by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer An open house at the newly established Family Resource Center of Barry County Sept. 25 allowed visitors to learn about the services available at the center. The offices of three organizations — including the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County; Child Care Resources, Southwest Michigan 4C; and Court Appointed Special Advocates for Kids — recently moved from 430 Barfield Drive and formed the center, located at 520 Church St. in Hastings. Situated next to Central Elementary School, the annex building that now houses the organizations is owned by the Hastings Area School System. At their previous location, the organizations were hosted by the Barry County Department of Human Services (DHS). But, as Karen Jousma, executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County explained, the space that Barry County DHS was able to afford the organiza- Attendees of the open house enjoy a free meal while visiting with each other. (From left) Dawn Weeks, transition coordinator for the Barry Intermediate School District; Terri Bourdo, president of the board of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County; and Linda Fuhr, a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates, talk at the open house. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-1 benefitted by the proposed aquatic plant control project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 South M-43, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $92,740. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 South M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan on October 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirtyfive (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77538902 Mary Chapman, resource and referral specialist for Child Care Resources, Southwest Michigan 4C, discusses the Family Resource Center of Barry County with Tammy Price (right) at the open house. tions before their recent move was not practical for their needs. “(Barry County) DHS had been required to re-configure their office space, and we kept getting smaller and smaller spaces,” she said. “We felt that it was a sign that we needed to branch out in the community and maybe be more accessible to the public and have a more public face.” Conservancy using grant to designate property by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer A tract of land south of Gun Lake is expected to receive protection from development, made possible with a grant to The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC). The conservancy and several other organizations recently received a $500,000 grant awarded through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989. A nonprofit organization, the SWMLC is dedicated to preserving land in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. In addition to educating the public and purchasing real estate, the SWMLC preserves land by working with landowners who voluntarily want to establish conservation easements on their properties that will prohibit development. Emily Wilke, director of land protection for the SWMLC, said that the conservancy is entitled to 50 percent of the grant money and will use a portion of that amount to purchase a parcel of unimproved land approximately 280 acres in size located within county. The majority of the property, which has frontage on Wildwood Road, is wetlands, and most of it is forested, she said. “Two-hundred thousand dollars is going to be (used) to (purchase) a property just south LAND GRANT, continued on next page New twist on natural MRSA by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Twice a week, I slog through some reps at the gym to keep my core muscles and arms strong enough so that I can do basic outdoor tasks. I assure you, my workout regime is modest, based on small “ladies” weights – some of them even colored pink. But whether you use pink weights or contortion machines that defy description, gyms ask you to wipe down your equipment with alcohol when you’re done. The main reason for that rule is a type of bacteria called staph, and a strain of staph called MRSA (pronounced ‘mersa’ by the medicos). Here’s the basic picture about staph. Whether we work at a desk or in the great outdoors, all of us human beings have simple bacteria living on our skin. One set of bacteria belongs to the group called staph organisms. They are pretty tolerant of salt – so they live happily on our skin where many other bacteria die off. And, normally, the staph stay on the outer parts of our skins, coexisting with us without drama. But, occasionally, a cut or scrape introduces staph into the interior of our bodies, and a significant infection results. Hospitals have long struggled with staph infections in patients after surgeries or procedures. Because staph is a bacterium, it can be combated by antibiotic drugs. But some staph strains are resistant to antibiotics, and a few are resistant to pretty much our whole arsenal of antibiotics. The abundance of antibiotic-resistant staph on our skin was really driven home to me when I was recently an instructor in a class here at Washington State University. Like Doubting Thomas, I had to see to really believe – but see I did. Other instructors and I had 120 willing freshmen swab their skin and then smear the swab on slightly salty “gelatin” that lay in Petri dishes. We gave each student six tiny paper disks to place on the gelatin. Each of the six disks had been soaked in a different antibiotic, so the gelatin near each disk was influenced by penicillin, amoxicillin and four other common antibiotics. Then we covered the dishes and kept them in a nice, warm place for a week. What the students saw when we examined the dishes again was that most of them had staph strains on their skin that had grown over much of the gelatin, some grown happily right up to several of the little disks, and sometimes staph even growing on top of some of the antibiotic-rich papers. Staph on our innocent freshmen was indeed resistant to many antibiotics. It was quite impressive. The most drug-resistant sort of staph is MRSA, and it can cause infections that are life-threatening. But my friend Phil Mixter, an immunologist on the faculty of Washington State University, just told me about MRSA that has been found not in hospitals – where we might suspect long-term use of antibiotics would select for it – but out in the natural environment of the world. A recently announced study shows that MRSA lives at the beach, up and down the Pacific coast. It’s no surprise that mildly salty samples of sand – they’re salty like your skin – have staph bacteria in them. But it did take scientists by surprise to learn the sands also have MRSA in them. “This is natural MRSA,” Mixter said to me. “It suggests that antibiotic-resistant staph is not a new thing, and it’s everywhere, more than can be due to human overuse of penicillin and similar drugs.” One way to think of how this came to be is that penicillium fungi have been around in the natural world a long time, making “penicillin juice” (as I think of it) that kills microbes near the fungi. Staph bacteria, over equally long periods, have been selected for resistance to the natural antibiotic makers. There’s a microscopic arms race and an ongoing war out there, one that can promote a lot of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But don’t you get caught in the crossfire at the gym. Wipe down the equipment. Shower with soap and warm water before you return to work. Let the microbes fight it out among themselves. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of earlier Rock Docs is at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Special Exception/Land Use application from Halliday Sand & Gravel for a permit renewal to quarry and process sand and/or gravel on the property located on the West side of Hubble Road, behind 2400 Hubble Road, Parcel #08-13-028-001-00 and part of Parcel #08-13-028002-00 which are currently zoned AG, Agricultural District. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104.603 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. 77538980 Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XXIIII) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter about his trip west in 1852 age the age of 20. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Desert by Theodore Edgar Potter On the morning of the Aug. 15th we broke camp bright and early and with both men and oxen well fed and rested retraced our steps past our old camping ground, and made 25 miles before going into camp for the night. Our course was now almost due north around the great bend of the river, which we passed the next day and arrived at the point at which the Little Humboldt River, after flowing 200 miles from the Humboldt Mountains, disappeared in the sand. Since the roads were good and the weather cool, we made another 25 miles the next day and on the three succeeding days totalled 65 miles. Our fresh meat was keeping well, owing to the cool weather, and so we sent out no hunting parties but pushed on as rapidly as possible, taking full advantage of the cool weather and the excellent food which we found for our stock. When we went into camp on the evening of the 24th, eight days after leaving our camp on the Reese River, no one had been on a hunt during the time nor had a gun been fired by anyone of our company. We were now about 100 miles from the Humboldt Meadows, which the captain said we could reach by the evening of the 29th provided the weather continued cool. At the meadows we planned to take another two days’ rest in preparation for the trip across the 60-mile desert which lay to the west. On the morning of the 25th, Uncle Billy headed a hunting party to the neighboring mountains, and this party was very successful, killing two deer and a young mountain bear, which furnished us with fresh meat for the next two days. This success so aroused Uncle Billy’s story-telling spirit that that evening he entertained us all with Michigan hunting yarns, one of which I still remember. This was the story of a neighbor who lived about three miles from him and who invited Uncle Billy to come to his place one evening in September and shoot the deer that were eating his new sown wheat. Uncle Billy accepted the invitation and told his wife and son, Paul, that he would come home in the morning with fresh venison. He shouldered his gun after dark that night and started for his neighbor’s house by a short-cut through the woods. As he neared the house he heard a rustling in the leaves and saw a large black animal moving slowly through the brush with its head down, evidently eating acorns and beechnuts. He heard the animal grunt and concluded it was a bear, and since it was five or six rods off and coming towards him, Uncle Billy slipped behind a tree and waited for it to come nearer. It was too dark for Uncle Billy to see the sights on his gun, but he felt perfectly cool and putting three buckshot on top of the ball, he leveled his gun at the animal and fired. The bear gave a grunt and was out of sight in an instant. He reloaded his gun and went forward to where the bear had been, but since he could find no signs of it, went on to the neighbor’s house and told his story. They went back together, taking two dogs with them, and found the bear, which proved to be his neighbor’s only hog which had been feeding on beechnuts in the woods. Two of the buckshot had proved fatal, so he was bled and dressed on the spot. The next morning, Uncle Billy surprised his wife and boy with fresh pork instead of the venison which he had promised them. This story was greeted with shouts of laughter and led me to repeat a similar incident in my own experience when I had killed my mother’s only cow, leaving our family of seven children without milk and butter for a period of two years. We were on the road early the morning of the 25th with the determination to reach the great Humboldt Meadows at the sink of the river as soon as possible. The roads were good, the weather delightful, and since no hunting party went out that day, we made a 25-mile drive before camping. A large number of Digger Indians visited us that evening. They were engaged at this season in gathering their winter supply of food. This consisted of mansoneto berries and acorns, gathered from the nearby mountains, ground in stone mortars by the squaws, and the meal obtained from them mixed with the flesh of frogs and large white grubs which they secured in the loose black soil along the river. Their way of getting these oily grubs was to take a sharp pointed stick about three feet in length which they pressed into the loose soil and whirled around until the hole became larger than the stick. The worms and grubs came out of the soil and clung to the stick, and the squaws carrying woven willow baskets, carefully drew out these sticks, scraped the grubs off into the basket with their hands and replaced the sticks for another catch. When grasshoppers were plenty, they used them instead of the grubs, since they could get them very quickly by driving them into the water, and scooping them out in long pointed baskets made for the purpose. These grubs or grasshoppers were mixed with acorns and mansoneto berries and then ground together and baked into bread, which was stored away in mounds along the river bank. During the winter months, the tribe moved from one storehouse to another as the supply of food dwindled. The Digger Indians never use ponies or horses for any purpose. The Doctor offered to drive the team on the morning of the 27th, and, since the roads were good and his arm nearly well we thought it would be safe for him to do so, so Captain Smith, Uncle Billy and his dogs, Gondola and myself arranged to make up a hunting party that day, keeping along in the scattering timber of the foothills. We borrowed two of the ladies’ horses and taking our noon lunch and canteens filled with cold coffee, made for the hills. We rode all day through brush and timber, over hills and through deep ravines and travelled nearly 40 miles before reaching camp that night, but failed to find any game worth shooting. We had trouble finding water for our horses, but finally discovered a little lake of brackish water which was hardly fit for use even by animals. Ten miles farther back in the mountains we could have found plenty of game and pure water, but all of the streams that formed in the mountains soon disappeared after reaching the dry sandy plains below. Other trains that camped here for a few days and sent parties into the mountains found plenty of game, as we heard later. That night we decided to send out no more hunting parties until we had crossed the desert and reached the timber in the Nevada Mountains. We were now about 40 miles from the Meadows, the objective point of this stage of our journey. The next morning, we were on the road before sunrise, but by 10 o’clock were forced by the extreme heat to go into camp. At 5 o’clock that afternoon, we broke camp and after a 10 mile drive went into camp about 10 that night, it being understood that we would start out again at daybreak and after making 10 miles would lay by during the middle of the day. This plan was followed out to the letter, and we arrived at the Meadows late in the evening of the 29th of August. On the 30th, we held a council and decided to abandon four of our heaviest wagons and load their contents into the other five wagons. This arrangement would give us seven yoke of oxen to each wagon on the trip across the desert instead of five yoke as we had had previously. We had planned to delay at the Meadows for two days but with the weather becoming cooler, we decided to start on the evening of the first day and to make the first 20 miles to the boiling springs that night. A ton of hay was cut and loaded on one of our five wagons for we knew we would not find any feed for our stock for the next two days. We bade a final farewell to the four wagons that had served us so well for the past four months and started on our night drive for the Hot Springs, our next camping place, 20miles nearer our final destination. We passed many booths that night, built of cedar and spruce boughs, where whisky and water were sold at the same price for a drink. Our Michigan contingent invested four dol- Continued next columnm Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Lessons from a bear market If you invest for many years, you’ll eventually encounter both bull and bear markets. Although you obviously prefer seeing the bull, you may actually learn more from the bear — and when it’s “hibernating,” you can put these lessons to good use in making investment moves for the future. Here are some of the key “bear market lessons” to consider: • Purchase quality investments. A bear market tends to drag everything down with it. But quality investments — those with strong fundamentals and good prospects — have the potential to bounce back quickly once the bear market ends. That’s why you’ll want to consider owning these quality vehicles in all investment climates. In fact, try to avoid owning investments today that you wouldn’t want to own in a bear market tomorrow. * Maintain realistic expectations. Many investors look back fondly at the mid-to-late 1990s, when we frequently experienced double-digit stock market returns. Unfortunately, these results “raised the bar” in terms of what investors expect — and these elevated expectations led to problems for people whose long-term financial goals were based on overly optimistic projections. By anticipating more modest returns, you’ll be able to set more realistic, achievable goals. At the same time, don’t be surprised at the recurrence of bear markets, which are a normal part of the investing process. • Know your risk tolerance. If you find yourself losing sleep over the fate of your investments in the midst of a bear market, you may need to review your risk tolerance and adjust your portfolio accordingly. But keep things in perspective. Instead of fretting over daily or monthly downturns, ask yourself this: “How much can I afford to lose and still meet my financial goals, such as achieving a comfortable retirement?” You’ll come up with different answers at different stages of your life. • Base investment decisions on principles — not predictions. Everybody can make investment predictions — and they usually do. But many of these prognosticators have poor track records. So, instead of acting on predictions, base your investment decisions on principles, such as buying quality investments, maintaining a long-term perspective and diversifying your portfolio. While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help reduce risk when the market is volatile. • Maintain adequate liquidity. If you are planning on cashing out a long-term investment to pay for a major expense, such as a down payment on a home or college tuition for a child, you could run into difficulty if a bear market is raging and the value of your investments have dropped. To avoid this problem, maintain a portion of your portfolio in liquid investments. Although these vehicles won’t provide you with a high return, they offer greater preservation of principal — which is just what you need when you need the money now. • Look for good investment opportunities. During a bear market, you can almost always find quality investments. While their prices may be down, these investments can still offer good growth potential — and typically, the best time to buy them is when their value is down. By following these lessons, you can prepare yourself for a bear market — and help avoid getting “clawed” by it. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.90 +.01 AT&T 27.20 +.70 CMS Energy Corp. 13.51 +.13 Coca-Cola Co. 53.31 +.46 Dow Chemical Co. 26.35 -.60 Exxon Mobil 69.07 -.76 Family Dollar Stores 25.95 -.74 Ford Motor Co. 7.45 +.44 First Financial Bancorp 12.04 -.03 Intl. Bus. Machine 118.81 -2.80 JCPenney Co. 33.71 -.15 Johnson & Johnson 60.93 -.15 Kellogg Co. 49.45 +.94 McDonald’s Corp. 57.17 +1.36 Pfizer Inc. 16.77 -.03 Sears Holding 65.80 -1.88 Spartan Motors 5.27 -.32 TCF Financial 13.30 -1.46 Wal-Mart Stores 49.23 -1.76 Gold $994.40 -22.04 Silver $16.18 -.94 Dow Jones Average 9742.20 -87.67 Volume on NYSE 1.1B -100M Continued from previous columnm lars in a gallon of water, agreeing to leave the wooden cask encased in the cloth that held it at the Truckee River. During the night, we passed hundreds of wagons abandoned by the roadside, and thousands of dead oxen whose lives had been sacrificed on the desert for greed of gold. Some of these animals had died three years before, but such was the influence of the dry atmosphere that their carcasses remained in form, instead of decaying. We saw some of these carcasses propped up with gun barrels or with gun barrels thrust in their bodies and looking like small arsenals or forts, for years before, guns and everything else that could possibly be dispensed with by the emigrants were thrown away to lighten their burdens and save their lives. Hundreds of human lives were lost on this desert in the year 1849. The night was cool, and a gentle breeze was blowing from the Nevada Mountains to the west. Had it not been for the deep sand, and the entire absence of every green and growing thing, we could hardly have imagined that we were in the middle of a great desert. At 12 o’clock, we halted for 30 minutes to feed our stock from the bundles of grass tied to the wagons and at 5 o’clock on the morning of August 31, we went into camp at the boiling springs. Not a living thing was in sight except emigrants and their stock. All was dry, bare, dreary desolation. The springs consisted of clear hot water boiling out from between deep and wide openings of solid rock, the water running over the rocky basins and disappearing in the sand. Wagon boxes had been sunk in the sand, corked tight, and the hot water turned into them to cool for the cattle to drink, but the rays of the sun were so hot that it never really became cool. During the day, we lay in the shade of our wagons, feeding our stock twice from the wagon load of hay. Not a spear of hay was left when we were ready to start at evening, so we used our hayrack for fuel to cook by and left the empty wagon to keep company with thousands of others abandoned near the Hot Springs of Nevada. (To be continued) LAND GRANT, continued from previous page of Gun Lake,” she explained. According to Wilke, once the SWMLC purchases the land, it will work to establish a permanent easement that will limit development on the property to a single residence and then put the land up for sale. Grants awarded through the act are reserved for projects involving the conservation of wetlands in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Several organizations partnered with the SWMLC to receive matching and nonmatching donations to leverage the funds, including Boy Scouts of America, Ducks Unlimited, Fort Custer Training Center, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Nature Association, the Nature Conservancy, Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development, R. T. Groos LLC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service. Several properties in Barry County have easements through SWMLC. To learn more, call the office at 269-324-1600 or visit the Web site at www.SWMLC.org. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2010, at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. THE PROPOSED TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77538896 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HASTINGS AREA JOINT FUTURE LAND USE PLAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: • A proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area to include the following text; “A further criteria related to the sequencing of development will include an evaluation of the extent of development that has occurred in the most recent adjoining area that is proposed to receive urban services. In most cases, the urban services area should not be extended until the adjoining area has achieved about 75% build-out. For the purposes of this standard, a parcel may be considered “built-out” if it is developed (or committed to be developed) with an economically viable land use, consistent with this plan and receiving urban services. When about 75% of the developable area is considered built-out, adjoining parcel may be considered for a further expansion of the urban services area. This standard should be carefully considered, but may need to be applied flexibly as many factors can influence the rate of buildout.” • A proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area by expanding the “Preliminary Initial Urban Services Area” within Rutland Charter Township including developed or developing parcels along either side of M-37 west of the City to Tanner Lake Road and extending north and west to include approximately 30 acres at Tanner Lake and M-37. These proposed amendments to the Plan are not intended to replace the Master Plans of any of the municipalities participating in the joint planning process. Instead, it is intended to supplement those plans, and clarify and strengthen them with respect to guiding growth and development in the area covered by the Plan. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan, the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan, and the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. 77538963 Robin Hawthorne Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 �Page 10 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner New Virginia National Guard Center named for former Hastings fallen soldier The new Virginia National Guard Readiness Center in Winchester, Va. will be named the Cherry-Beasley Readiness Center in honor of the late Staff Sgt. Craig W. Cherry, formerly of Hastings, and the late Sgt. Bobby E. Beasley. The two Virginia Army National Guard soldiers were killed in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan in 2004. “It is fitting that the new readiness center in Winchester be named in honor of two soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country and defending the ideals of freedom,” said Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. “This new readiness center is the kind of facility that will help our soldiers better prepare for challenging missions both here in Virginia and overseas, and naming it in the honor of these two soldiers will serve as a reminder of the serious nature of those missions.” A formal dedication ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at the new facility. Attending the ceremony will be Staff Sgt. Cherry’s son Daniel Cherry, daughter Kaitlyn Cherry, mother Jill Turner, all from Hastings; and brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Amy Cherry, of Herndon, Va. Speakers at the ceremony will include Gov. Kaine, Senator Warner, other state dignitaries, and family members of both deceased sergeants. Beasley and Cherry, both infantrymen assigned to the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device destroyed their vehicle Aug. 7, 2004, during a patrol near Ghazikel in eastern Afghanistan. The Winchester Readiness Center is the headquarters for the 3rd Battalion. Sgt. Cherry, of Winchester, was 39 at the time of his death and was married with three children. He served in the U.S. Army from 1983-1987, then served in the Michigan Army Guard from 1987-1998 before transferring to American troops deliver school supplies to children in Iraq. The late Craig Cherry’s mother, Jill Turner and his Hastings children collect school supplies for Iraqi children in memory of Cherry. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Barry County Michigan ORDINANCE NUMBER CT2009-10 ORDINANCE ADDRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE An ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Carlton located in Barry County and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, Ordains: Section 1: AGENCY DESIGNATED. The Building Official of Barry County is designated as the enforcing agency. the Virginia Guard in late 1998. To honor the sacrifice and memory of these two soldiers, their operating base in Afghanistan was renamed from “Camp Bulldog” to “Camp Cherry-Beasley.” In addition, an Afghan training village located at Fort Pickett VA was named “Cherry Village” in 2008 in honor of Cherry. “Of course, its a lovely memorial to Craig that the Army and the state of Virginia have named the village and now the new armory after him. As his mother I would rather there was no need to,” said Turner. “As one mother among the mothers of over 5,000 (4349 in Iraq, and 1,425 in Afghanistan) troops that have died in the years of these two wars, I would only wish for an end to it, so more mothers don't join us. Pray for peace and a peaceful resolution.” In memory of Craig Cherry, Turner and Cherry’s children in Hastings collect school supplies for “Operation Iraqi Children,” the nonprofit organization that provides school supplies to American troops for children in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Craig had spoken to his mother of his concerns about the lack of education facilities and supplies for the children he came in contact within Afghanistan. Donations of school supplies are accepted at Hastings Antiques/Lady Peddler store in downtown Hastings. Each school supply kit includes one pair of blunt-end scissors, one 12-inch ruler with metric markings, 12 new pencils with erasers, An operating base in Afghanistan was renamed from “Camp Bulldog” to “Camp Cherry-Beasley” in honor of a fallen former Hastings soldier, Craig Cherry, and another man. one small pencil sharpener, one large eraser, one box of colored pencils (Crayons melt in the Iraqi summer heat!), one package of notebook paper, one composition book, three fold- ers with inside pockets, one zippered pencil bag. (Pack only the listed supplies in a twogallon sized zipper seal plastic bag). CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RAISED CONCRETE PLANTER BOXES AND CONCRETE BRICK COLUMNS WITH DECORATIVE METAL FENCING FOR AN APPLICATION TO THE MEDC FOR CDBG GRANT FUNDS FOR THE HASTINGS PRESS BUILDING FACADE PROJECT The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority is soliciting bids for the construction of three (3) raised concrete planter boxes, six (6) concrete and brick columns, and approximately forty-five (45) feet of decorative metal fencing to be placed at locations in the downtown business district. This work is to be bid on a lump sum basis per concrete planter box, per concrete brick column, and per foot of decorative metal fencing with payment based on the total of the quantity constructed. Specifications are available at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 . The Hastings City Council will conduct a public hearing as part of the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the public hearing is to gain citizen input prior to submission of an application to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used in support of the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the former Hastings Press building in downtown Hastings. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Monday October 12, 2009 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Further information, including a copy of the City of Hastings’s community development plan, a project description, and the Notice of Intent to apply for CDBG funding, is available for review. To inspect the documents, please call John Hart, Community Development Director, at City Hall during normal business hours. Comments may be submitted in writing through October 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM or made in person at the public hearing. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package Sealed Bid - “Concrete Planter Boxes and Concrete Brick Columns”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77538999 The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77539001 Section 2: CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the enforcing agency within the Township of Carlton Section 4: REPEALS. All ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed. Section 5: PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the act. Adopted this 10th day of August, 2009 at a regular meeting of the Carlton Township Board and will become effective 08/10/2009. Signed by Michele R Erb, Clerk of Carlton Township Attested by Brad Carpenter, Supervisor of Carlton Township A true copy of the Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 77538893 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on October 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Thomas Trombley 13264 S. M43 Highway, Delton MI 49046 for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review for an Accessory Building on a front yard at the above address. The subject property 12-024-016-00 is located within the “A” Agricultural District. 2. A request by David Hyde, 6543 Crestwood, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review for an Accessory Building on a vacant lot at the end of North Drooked Lake Drive, Delton MI 49046. The subject property 12-001-014-01 is located within the “A” Agricutlural District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. 77538961 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 269-623-2726 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 29, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The Department of Public Services work crews will be flushing fire hydrants on Wednesday October 14, 2009 and Thursday October 15, 2009. 77538996 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of receiving public comment and making a determination on the creation of an Industrial development District of parcel number 08-55-265-022-00, commonly known as 1018 Enterprise Drive, Hastings, as permitted by Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended. For additional information about this potential Industrial Development District, contact the Community Development Director at 269.945.2468 or at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.7777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77539003 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen At Large Position. Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 6, 2009. 77538573 PUBLIC AUCTION to be held on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH at Daniels Towing Service 123 Maple Street in Delton at 1:00 p.m. Following Abandon Vehicle: 2001 Honda Quad Runner 1977 Honda Motorcycle 1987 Yamaha Moped 1986 Honda Moped 2003 Panda Moped Vehicles to be sold as “as in condition”. 77538982 Section 3: DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry county, MI (all jurisdiction) and dated 05/04/09 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel number(s) of 26015C, 0100C, 0191C, 0200C, 0215C, and dated 05/04/09 area adopted by reference. Any questions, contact either the Barry Township Police Department or Daniels Towing Service CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Hastings seeks candidates for appointment to boards and committees. There are current openings on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Cable Access Committee. Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The deadline to complete an application is Wednesday, October 21, 2009. 77539012 Thomas Emery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gerrin L. Gonsalves and Sonya Gonsalves, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1111 S Hanover St, Hastings, MI 49058-2540. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 25, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 25, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538942 File # 286360F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Mark Holton, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 9200 Cox Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021-9630. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 29, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 29, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538972 File # 287424F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet A. Sherk, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2008 and recorded June 17, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806170006319, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight and 14/100 Dollars ($69,778.14) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538991 File No. 310.5022 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wesley R. Lewis, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2005, and recorded on June 13, 2005 in instrument 1147997, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($59,782.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 92 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 2 and the North 92 feet of the West 7 feet of Lot 1 of Block 6, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538248 File #241269F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Isaac Bainbridge and Barbara Bainbridge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2006, and recorded on October 31, 2006 in instrument 1172113, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four And 30/100 Dollars ($195,174.30), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 17, Starr View Estates Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document #1135575, inclusive, as amended and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 39, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the aforementioned Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538243 File #277963F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Eash, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on November 10, 2003 in instrument 1117400, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 22/100 Dollars ($134,493.22), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 514.0 feet along the North line of said section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 230.0 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West, 379.0 feet parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds West, 230.0 feet; thence North 00 degres 44 minutes 14 seconds East, 379.0 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538313 File #278868F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN S. WILLSON and LESLIE WILLSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2008, and recorded on November 6, 2008, in Document No. 200811060010794, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($182,861.22), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 15, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 7 OF NORTH RIDGE ESTATES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 14, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538479 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William L. Dean and Rhonda K. Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2005, and recorded on May 17, 2005 in instrument 1146627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($149,475.68), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, North Ridge Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 56, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538949 File #282326F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Eyer, a single man, and Deborah Mann, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for FMF Capital LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2005, and recorded on August 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1151266, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two and 60/100 ($157,672.60) including interest at the rate of 7.24000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COM AT PT COMMON TO N LINE LOT 31 SU PV, PLAT BRIGGS SUB, TH E TO N & S 1/4 LINE SEC 8, TH N 200 FT, TH W TO LAKE SHORE DR, TH S TO BEG. SEC 8 T3N R10W. Commonly known as: 743 North Briggs Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538484 Case No. 09MI00992-2 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jason Strotheide and Melissa Strotheide, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 704 Reed St, Nashville, MI 490739326. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 25, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 25, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538931 File # 285810F01 GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, #151 Farmington Hills MI 48334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Donald J. Granner and Susan J. Granner Husband and Wife to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III by a mortgage dated July 22, 2003 and recorded on July 25, 2003 in instrument No. 1109510, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($139,355.21) including interest at 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: Lot 401, 402, 403 and 404 of Algonquin Lake Properties #2 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 77538474 75468 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan G Toering and Lisa J. Toering, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Prime Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003 in instrument 1110930, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine And 80/100 Dollars ($97,359.80), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27 of Sandy Knolls, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page(s) 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538524 File #244762F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLENE A. KLING and DENNIS H. KLING, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2008, and recorded on September 3, 2008, in Document No. 200809030008789, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($118,046.50), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE NORTH 10 RODS; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538640 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Gates, a single man as his sole and separate property, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178187, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred FiftyThree And 38/100 Dollars ($127,353.38), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan Except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West also EXCEPT the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538965 File #282761F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. Dunham, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2002 and recorded September 3, 2002 in Instrument Number 1086660, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($63,728.72) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point 178 feet East of the East line of Main Street on the North side of Kellogg Street; thence North 132 feet; thence East 55 feet; thence North 6 feet; thence East 56 feet; thence South 138 feet; thence West 111 feet to the place of beginning, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538587 File No. 617.0486 �Page 12 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 12, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk J. Owens, Treasurer D. Newhouse, Trustee B. Miller. Absent: Trustees S. Ritchie. Also present were 46 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes were approved for June 17, 2009 Special Board Meeting as written. Minutes were approved for June 22, 2009 Special Board Meeting as written. Minutes were approved for July 8, 2009 Regular Board Meeting as corrected. Minutes were approved for July 16, 2009 Special Board Meeting as written. Correspondence reported. Barry County Commissioners Report given. Public comments were received. Assessor’s report received. Park’s Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as presented. Discussion regarding Assessor Assistant wages. Resolution to adopt Poverty Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test was passed. Motion approved for budget of Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Clerk. Motion approved for Supervisor Stoneburner to be FOIA Coordinator. Public comment received. Trustee Miller comments received. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77538978 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Robert Sheridan, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2007 and recorded September 13, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0002001, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Fifty-Eight and 24/100 Dollars ($103,058.24) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of the Plat of Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538645 File No. 310.4986 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Clark a/k/a David Clark and Bonnie Clark, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179640, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Six And 89/100 Dollars ($144,656.89), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 2 and 27 of Clearview, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 61, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, together with a right-ofway for a private road 40 feet in width, being 20 feet each side of a centerline more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake set in a concrete base on the Southerly line of the recorded plat of Clearview in the West Fractional 1/2 of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 6 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, at the centerline of Cleardale Drive; thence South 32 degrees 00 minutes East, 3.89 feet; thence South 54 degrees 63 minutes East, 367.76 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes East, 368 feet, more or less, to the center of Pifer Road, for ingress and egress from the plat of Clearview to the County Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538325 File #277993F01 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Eric L Cornwell and Lisa A Cornwell, Husband and Wife to Standard Federal Bank N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2003 and recorded January 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1120493 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($16,692.16) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. Commonly known as 111 Lentz, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank as successor to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A., fka Standard Federal Bank, N.A Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77538489 Our File No: 09-12810 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by COREY J. FRIZZELL, HUSBAND OF and MICHELLE G. HOSACK-FRIZZELL, WIFE OF, JOINT TENANCY WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2007, in Document No. 1174793, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($86,038.30), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 94 FEET OF LOT 45 OF THE PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 10 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538662 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nyle D. Crilly and Deloris D. Crilly, husband and wife, to Firstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2001 and recorded August 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 1064659, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($89,747.77) including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods for the point of beginning; thence West 4 rods; thence North 20 rods, more or less, to Thornapple Lake Road; thence Easterly 4 rods, more or less, to a point North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning. Also, commencing at the center of said Section 30; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods to the point of beginning; thence South 119.91 feet; thence West 132 feet; thence North 119.91 feet; thence East 132 feet to the point of beginning. Now described for tax purposes as Lot 12, Thornapple Lake Assessor's Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538499 File No. 191.4558 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Vanhaitsma, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171758, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($61,125.76), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West, 831.00 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 minutes West, 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 272.44 along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 293.89 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East, 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East 293.89 feet; thence north 89 degrees 43 seconds 51 seconds West, 380.07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538423 File #284216F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77538989 File Number: 326.3052 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 17/100 ($137,238.17) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538494 Case No. 09MI00941-2 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Willson and Kaelee Willson, husband and wife, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2001 and recorded June 7, 2001 in Instrument Number 1060938, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred FortyTwo and 75/100 Dollars ($81,142.75) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 750.00 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds West 297.0 feet: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 294.25 feet: thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 15 seconds East 297.00 feet: thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 294.25 feet along the East line of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538283 File No. 310.4756 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Rex Bryan and Sally Bryan, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded August 29, 2005 in Instrument # 1151808 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3, by assignment dated May 31, 2007 and recorded June 5, 2007 in Instrument # 1181320 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Sixty-One Dollars and FortyFive Cents ($99,061.45) including interest 8.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, for place of beginning, thence South 45 feet, thence West 33 feet, thence North 45 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Plat, thence East 33 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 1213 Clear Lake n/k/a 838 Vickery Drive, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77538504 Our File No: 09-13463 To: Wesley P. Wilkins and Charity A. Wilkins 522 East Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry Coalition warns to watch for deer As the two most dangerous months for vehicle/deer crashes in Michigan, now is the time for drivers to “think deer” whenever they are on the road. To help educate drivers, the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition (MDCC) has launched its new Web site, www.michigandeercrash.org, which provides Michigan motorists with tips for preventing vehicle/deer crashes. Such collisions account for at least $130 million in damages annually in Michigan. “There are approximately 167 vehicle/deer crashes each day in Michigan, and motorists can visit the Web site to learn how to lessen their chances of becoming one of those statistics,” said Lori Conarton, MDCC chair. The MDCC encourages motorists to drive defensively whenever they are behind the wheel, as if a deer could appear at any moment — because it can. Seat belts often make the difference in surviving a serious crash. “Most motorist deaths and injuries occur when drivers swerve to avoid hitting the deer and strike a fixed object, such as a tree or another vehicle,” said Conarton. “No one wants to see a deer injured or killed, but striking the animal is often the safest way to prevent injuries.” According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, Michigan had 61,010 deer/vehicle crashes in 2008, down from the 61,907 crashes reported in 2007. However, officials note that many crashes also go unreported, so actual crash numbers are much higher. Barry County had 1,064 reported collisions between vehicles and deer. Of those 1,030 resulted in property damage, 33 caused injury, and one was a fatality. Among those reported crashes, 389 occurred on local state highways and 675 happened on local roads or streets. More than 19 percent of all crashes in Michigan involve deer. Last year, 12 motorists were killed and 1,648 were injured as the result of a vehicle-deer crashes, compared to 11 fatalities and 1,614 injuries the previous year. Nearly half of all car/deer crashes occur in the October-to-December mating season when deer are very active, and crashes spike again in spring when the season’s first grass appears along highways. If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, the MDCC recommends drivers: • Don’t swerve. • Brake firmly. • Hold the steering wheel with both hands. • Come to a controlled stop. • Steer the vehicle well off the roadway. The MDCC says motorists can help avoid dangerous encounters with deer by heeding the following tips: • Slow down, especially after seeing deer along the roadway. • Watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk when they are most active during the fall. • If one deer is visible, assume more deer are nearby. • Deer that appear calm can dart into the road without warning. • Be alert all year long, especially on twolane roads. Voter registration deadline is Monday Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election. The only race in Barry County will be elections for the City of Hastings. The following individuals have submitted valid petitions for the following elected offices for the city and will appear on the Nov. 3, ballot: Board of review, Gordon Ironside; 1st Ward council member, Barry Wood; 2nd Ward council member, Brenda McNabb-Stange; 3rd Ward council member, Jeri Adair Depue and Steven Van Ooy; 4th Ward council member, David Jasperse. To register to vote, applicants must be at least 18 years old by election day and be U.S. citizens. Applicants must also be residents of Michigan and of the city or township in which they wish to register. Voters may register in person at a Secretary of State office or by mail. The mail-in form and additional information is available on the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody L. Niles, to Mortgage Amenities Corporation, a Rhode Island Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006 and recorded January 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1159229, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 65/100 Dollars ($101,842.65) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 6 rods of Lot 20, Chase's Addition Number 2 Supervisor's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538404 File No. 618.0039 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cindy Kuester and Gary Kuester, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080423-0004365, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($166,072.94) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Carters Fine Lakes Park Annex, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 3 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538414 File No. 310.4781 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on January 18, 2008 by Frank J. Tichvon, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of the Frank J. Tichvon Trust, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 23, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document No. 20080123-0000687. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Note, which is secured by the Mortgage, the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 89/100 Dollars ($455,719.89). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with default interest, as provided by the Note and Mortgage, legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 541.71 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 778.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" WEST 2513.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" EAST 14.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 1597.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" EAST 763.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 915.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE 129.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FENCE IN A TREE ROW; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID CENTERLINE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST TO WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 2052.28 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 433.70 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 160.48 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" WEST 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" EAST 433.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" EAST 235.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59'29" EAST 1468.22 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'49" EAST 149.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24'06" WEST 123.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 30'00" WEST 36.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 40'18" WEST 139.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 12'03" WEST 250.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 20'24" WEST 28.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 36'49" WEST 481.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'37" WEST 334.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53'57" WEST 105.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 55'33" WEST 101.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10'01" WEST 173.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09'18" WEST 191.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 34'54" WEST 209.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19'10" WEST 191.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 26'27" WEST 197.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" WEST 387.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 17'22" WEST 329.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 19'46" WEST 170.34 FEET' THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 19'57" WEST 230.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47'29" WEST 52.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'51" WEST 133.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52'21" EAST 131.07 FEET (THE LAST 21 CALLS WERE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A FENCE IN A TREE ROW); THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32'48" WEST 111.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16'56" WEST 128.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 25'44" EAST 2642.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ON THE SECTION LINE 320.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 408.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 408.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 640.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" WEST 350.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" EAST 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON, Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: September 28, 2009 By: /s/ J. Patrick Hackett J. Patrick Hackett 250 Monroe Avenue Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77539006 (616) 831-1700 BUS AND PICKUP FOR SALE The following bus and pickup are offered for sale to the highest bidder: BUS #12 1994 INTERNATIONAL - CARPENTER - 65 PASSENGER 1984 CHEVROLET PICKUP Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to: Assistant Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046. Mark the envelope Bid. Bids must be received by 3:30 p.m., October 12, 2009, to be considered. Successful bidders must pay for the merchandise, and remove same from Delton Kellogg Schools within five (5) days of notification. Notification will be made after the Board meeting of October 19, 2009. The bus may be seen at the Delton Kellogg bus garage between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. 77538680 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elicio Lee Ingersoll and Marsha Ingersoll, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 3, 2007 in instrument 1178267, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 10/100 Dollars ($137,550.10), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 10 of H.J. Kenfields Addtion to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538671 File #231538F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Lee Frei and Heather Frei, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160763, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2006-WF2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 95/100 Dollars ($62,230.95), including interest at 7.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19, of Block F of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538555 File #280757F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Bosworth, a single man, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2006 and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166234, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($111,687.45) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All of Lot 14 and the South one-half of Lot 13 and the North 14 feet of Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538984 File No. 362.6725 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($210,681.78) including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North 528 feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538409 File No. 269.4880 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 16, 2009 as Document Number: 200909160009263, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve and 30/100 ($185,012.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1101.29 feet along the North Line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.3 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; The radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds West, 860.67 feet to the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 33; thence North 01 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: October 1, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538956 Case No. 09MI00610-3 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 12, 2005 and recorded January 19, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140373, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 51/100 Dollars ($233,391.51) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 1295.38 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 565.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 107.08 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF NORRIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 159.30 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A 633.95 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 158.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 639.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 00 DEGREES EAST 257.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538635 File No. 280.6815 KBS hosting ‘Share the Harvest’ Saturday Celebrate autumn, the season of harvest, at MSU’s W. K. Kellogg Biological Station and W. K. Kellogg Experimental Forest on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. This year’s ninth annual Share the Harvest program features activities for the entire family during open houses at the Kellogg Manor House, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Farm Dairy Center, LTER Field Lab and Kellogg Forest. Visitors can tour the manor house and learn about W. K. Kellogg. Visitors will see the manor house restored to its original grandeur, as the Kelloggs saw it when they moved in. Manor tours are about 45 minutes long and start every 15 minutes from 1 to 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 4 p.m.). Kellogg Manor is located near Hickory Corners at 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive. Enjoy cider and doughnuts, face painting, duck banding demonstrations and test bird identification skills at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Bring a food item for donation and receive a free bag of corn to feed to the birds. The bird sanctuary is located at 12685 E. C Avenue. Ride a wagon to the new pasture-based dairy center and see cows being milked by robotic milking machines. The Kellogg Farm Dairy Center is located south of Hickory Corners at 10461 N. 40th Street. Stop by the Long-Term Ecological (LTER) Field Lab for fun with science. See what soil looks like three feet underground and make an edible soil cup. Learn the difference between field corn and popcorn and receive a popcorn sample. Meet the Kalamazoo Snake Man and learn about snakes in Southwest Michigan. Find out about biofuels and test strength of producing renewable energy. The LTER Field Lab is located at 10378 N. 40th St. Enjoy the spectacular fall colors while hiking through the heart of Kellogg Forest on Lemmien Loop. Decorate a tree cookie medallion and walk the tree identification trail to learn how to identify 31 tree species. The forest entrance is located near Augusta at 7060 N. 42nd Street, one mile south of M-89. This event is free, but a non-perishable food item donation for the Food Bank of South Central Michigan is encouraged. W. K. Kellogg believed people should use their gifts and knowledge to help others. In this spirit, those attending the day’s activities can help replenish local food banks by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate. Suggested donations are high-protein items, such as tuna, macaroni and cheese, beef stew, soup, canned goods, pasta, etc. Food Bank of South Central Michigan collection boxes will be located at each site. For more information, call 269-671-2263 or e-mail events@kbs.msu.edu. Additional information about special events held at KBS can be found on the Web site www.kbs.msu.edu. �Page 14 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Molly A. Woodside, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005, and recorded on August 2, 2005 in instrument 1150420, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six And 44/100 Dollars ($119,246.44), including interest at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 18, High Ridge Crossings Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1095283, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 26, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as show on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538319 File #278492F01 NOTICE OF DEFAULT IN MORTGAGE AND OF INTENT TO ACCELERATE LOAN FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Nancy Homrich 675 Welcome Road Hastings, MI 49058-9519 State law requires that you receive the following notice: You are in default of your Mortgage and Note dated January 31, 2007, to NuUnion Credit Union of 501 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933-2320, by reason of your default in the payment of said Mortgage and failure to pay your payments for October 8, 2008 to September 8, 2009, and that the payoff of the Mortgage as of September 25, 2009 was $24,136.39. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact (“Mortgage Holder Designate”) and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Sam Patel and Enrico Zanich, 501 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933-2320, (888) 267-7004. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), Telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the Mortgage Holder Designate within 14 days of September 25, 2009 to attempt to work out a modification of the mortgage loan, foreclosure will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. You may request that a housing counselor attend this meeting. If you and the Mortgage Holder Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact an attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number of the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. The local legal aid office in your area is Legal Aid of South Central Michigan, telephone number (800) 968-0044. Dated: September 25, 2009 JACKSON, JACKSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Edward W. Jackson (P56973) Attorneys for NuUnion Credit Union 120 East Walker, P.O. Box 246 St. Johns, MI 48879 77538954 (989) 224-6734 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of JOHN A. CHANDLER and WINONA M. CHANDLER. Trust dated December 23, 1993. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, WINONA M. CHANLDER, who lived at 1311 S. Hanover St., Hastings, Michigan died September 19, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of JOHN A. CHANDLER and WINONA M. CHANDLER TRUST, and dated December 23, 1993 wherein the decedent was the Settlor and KENNETH J. CHANDLER was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Kenneth J. Chandler the named trustee at 2212 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 25, 2009 Robert L. Byington, P-27621 222 W. Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Kenneth J. Chandler 2212 S Broadway 77538976 Hastings, Michigan 49058 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 1/100 Dollars ($58,582.01) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538428 File No. 280.8086 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-466-CH ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF BARRY, a Michigan Municipal Corporation Plaintiff vs Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Pauline McOmber, deceased and the Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Gertrude Enid Holly. Defendant. ROBERT L. BYINGTON, P-27621 Depot Law Office, PLC Attorney for Plaintiff 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ph: (269) 945-9557 At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings Barry County, Michigan on the 21st day of September, 2009 PRESENT: James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge On the 21st day of September, 2009, an action was filed by the County of Barry, Plaintiff, against Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly, Defendants, in this court to quiet title to a certain parcel of land. Upon hearing and consideration of the verified Motion of plaintiff, attesting to the fact that the Defendants whereabouts and their heirs are unknown, that therefore service upon defendant of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the defendant can best be apprised of the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly and their unknown and unascertained heirs, shall serve their answer on Robert L. Byington, attorney for plaintiff, whose address is 222 West Apple Street, Hastings, Michigan, answer or take such other action as may be permitted by lawn on or before the 22nd day of October, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against this defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week with three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, in Barry County, Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order. 77538604 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge P 26437 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Fredrick L. Drobny Jr., the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 11820 LEWIS ROAD, PLAINWELL, MI 49080 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-5397401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal. com. Fredrick L. Drobny Jr. also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: October 1, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77538945 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua D Hill a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2008, and recorded on May 6, 2008 in instrument 200805060004823, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($106,108.52), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1063 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538934 File #286726F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jacob C. Dekleine and Amy E. Dekleine, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135523, and assigned by said Mortgagee to EverHome Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five And 88/100 Dollars ($174,355.88), including interest at 3.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of section 25 and 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said section 25, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 528.30 feet along the North-South 1/4 line, thence South 66 Degrees 08 minutes 07 Seconds East 506.05 feet along the centerline of Irving Road to the Place of beginning, thence South 10 Degrees 01 Minute 53 Seconds West 404.71 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 41 Seconds West 125.45 Feet, thence South 00 Degrees 09 Minutes 19 Seconds East 203.98 Feet, thence North 89 Degrees 50 minutes 41 Seconds East 394.03 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 09 minutes 19 Seconds West 514.51 Feet, thence North 66 Degrees 08 Minutes 07 Seconds West 215.69 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to Right of Way for Irving Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538235 File #278097F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jon E Freeman and Rebecca Freeman, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1622 N M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058-9583. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 25, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 25, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538899 File # 285892F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Donald P. Wood and Roberta L. Wood, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2689 W State Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-8915. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from September 29, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after September 29, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77538970 File # 248096F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Manculich II and Jennifer Manculich, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005, and recorded on August 16, 2005 in instrument 1151208, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine And 32/100 Dollars ($146,789.32), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 8, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 43, Bryanwood Estates No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538175 File #282779F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darlene Crumbaugh and Wade Crumbaugh, husband and wife as tenants by the entirety, to Key Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003 and recorded September 8, 2003 in Instrument Number 1112782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($17,204.97) including interest at 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the North 102.02 acres of the North 1/2 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East, on the North line of said section, 690.69 feet to the centerline of Cobb Road, thence on said centerline South 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds East, 322.64 feet to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herein described, thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East, 1051.70 feet, thence South 9 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, 328.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds West, 995.13 feet, thence North 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds, West on the centerline of Cobb Road, 328.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof for Cobb Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538509 File No. 372.0107 To: Eldon C. Cerny and Margaret A. Myers 2990 Eckert Road Freeport, MI 49325 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 200.5286 77538947 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Becki Salazar, a married woman and Paul Salazar, her husband, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2006 and recorded September 27, 2006 in Instrument Number 1170611, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Fifty-Six and 6/100 Dollars ($83,056.06) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 8, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 19 Rods and 9.50 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence West 40 feet, thence North 18 Rods and 13.50 feet, thence East 40 feet to the place of beginning, in Town 4 North, Range 7 West, also commencing 18 Rods 12 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, thence South 13 Rods, thence West 8 feet, thence South 5 Rods, 13.5 feet, thence West 6 feet, thence North 18 rods 13.50 feet, thence East 14 feet to place of beginning. Also, the East 4 feet of the following described premises: Commencing 22 Rods West of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence South 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence West 4 Rods, thence North 18 Rods 13.50 feet, thence East 4 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538288 File No. 221.6188 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 15 CITY LAPTOPS, continued from page 1 street rights of way at a cost not to exceed $13,640. The trees are to be 25-gallon container grown with a two-inch minimum caliper. The proposal includes delivery and planting of the trees and backfill of the plant- ing pits with a planting soil mixture to ensure proper growth and root development, a hardwood mulch ring, four inches deep around each tree and the trees staked as needed to ensure straight and proper growth. POLICE BEAT Family shoplifting spree put to an end Two Hastings teens were caught shoplifting Thursday, Sept. 17. A Walmart security employee became suspicious after he noticed the 17-year-old female entering the store carrying a large tote-bag style purse which appeared to be empty. The employee followed the girl and her 16-year-old brother around the store and watched the girl put a pair of jeans and a shirt in the bag. The boy put a men’s shirt in the bag, as well. The pair were attempting to exit the store without paying for the merchandise when the employee stopped them and called the sheriff’s department. The 17-year-old was issued a citation by the sheriff’s department and the 16-year-old was turned over to his parents. Walmart security personnel said they would pursue shoplifting charges against the siblings. School security camera catches thief Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser contacted the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday, Sept. 16, saying he had a security camera video that showed a 17year-old male suspect allegedly committing a larceny in the school building around 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. The video shows the suspect, a student at the high school, apparently going through the gym bag of another student and taking a wallet and approximately $25 in cash. The victim had left his gym bag in the lobby of the building near the concessions stand for approximately five to seven minutes when the incident occurred. When asked about the surveillance video, the student denied taking the wallet and money. However, when deputies questioned him about previous larcenies in the building, the suspect admitted going through unlocked lockers and wallets during the prior week and taking a wallet containing approximately $5. The case was turned over to the Eaton County Prosecutor’s office for review of possible charges of larceny of a building. Ionia, Lansing men involved in shooting An Ionia man allegedly was shot in the hand by a Lansing resident in Lake Odessa late Thursday evening in what police say may be a drug-related incident. According to a press release issued by Lake Odessa Chief of Police Mark Bender, at 11:06 p.m. Sept. 24, the Lake Odessa Police Department responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Fourth Avenue on a report of a shooting in progress. Bender said that upon arrival, officers found a 43-year-old Ionia man suffering from a gunshot wound to his hand. The shooting apparently occurred at his mother’s house. The victim was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was treated for his injuries, said Bender. The investigation led officers to alert the Lansing Police Department to be on the lookout for an 18-year-old Lansing man who was identified by the victim as the suspect. The suspect, located later at a residence in the 500 block of Jason Court, Lansing, was taken into custody by the Lansing Police Department before being transported to the Ionia County Jail. The case has been referred to the Ionia County Prosecutor. The Lake Odessa Police Department was assisted by the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police. Argument turns physical, leads to arrest Hastings City Police responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 200 block of East North Street Wednesday, Sept. 23. Officers met with the 28-year-old victim who told them that she and her boyfriend, identified as Kenneth Harris, 21, from Battle Creek, had been in a verbal argument that turned physical. The victim told officers that Harris slammed her into a wall and choked her. Harris had left the residence prior to police arriving but returned later. Officers returned to the residence and placed Harris under arrest on charges of domestic assault. He was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Deputy dog sniffs out marijuana Monday, Sept. 21, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a request from the Barry Township Police Department for assistance in locating marijuana plants growing in a wooded location. The Barry Township officer reported that he had been apprised that there were marijuana plants growing in the woods near the intersection of Delton Road and Stoney Point Drive in Delton. Officers located three plants, then PSD Kyro located a fourth. All four plants were scattered around a pond and hidden in dense foliage. Failure to dim lights leads to arrest Hastings Police officers stopped a vehicle Saturday, Sept. 26, in the 300 block of East Woodlawn Avenue after the driver failed to dim his headlights and for a vehicle defect. The investigating officer made contact with the driver who was identified as Bryan Williams, 42, from Hastings. While talking with Williams, it became apparent to the officer that Williams had bee consuming intoxicants. After further investigation, Williams was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was transported to the Barry County Jail. He was found to have a blood alcohol level of .17 percent and is facing charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, resisting arrest and for possessing metallic/brass knuckles, which were found in his vehicle. Stolen dump truck recovered in Battle Creek Hastings Police are investigating a motor vehicle theft that was reported by the owner on Saturday, Sept. 26. The vehicle, a 1990 Chevrolet dump truck, had been parked at a residence in the 500 block of East Green Street. A witness reported seeing the vehicle leave the area at around 12:30 a.m. The vehicle was found abandoned at a bar by the Battle Creek Police Department the following day. Anyone with information about the theft of the truck is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department 269-945-5744 or Silent Observer 1800-310-9031. Shelbyville man found sleeping in car Hastings Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Park Street after the home owner found a man passed out inside his son’s vehicle during the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 27. Officers made contact with the subject whom they said was extremely intoxicated and passed out in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Officers woke up the man, who was identified as William Barker, 38, from Shelbyville. Barker had no recollection as to how he ended up inside the car or where he was. Barker was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Hastings man arrested for domestic violence Hastings Police responded to a reported domestic dispute at a residence in the 1600 block of North East Street Monday, Sept. 28. Officers spoke with the 20-year-old victim who told them that the suspect, whom she identified as Thomas Gieseler, 24, from Hastings, came to the apartment intoxicated, and a verbal argument ensued. Gieseler would not let the victim leave, she said, and physically restrained her when she tried. He denied assaulting her but admitted grabbing the victim by the arms. Gieseler was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. • Awarded A-1 Asphalt Sealing and Repair of Wayland a contract for removal of the existing asphalt pavement and placement of the top and base courses of bituminous asphalt paving for the parking lot of the north water pressure booster station at Bob King Park for a tot al of $9,778. • Approved a motion authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign a release of easement with property owners of 309 S. Jefferson St. The Downtown Development Authority, which is funding the construction of a new parking lot at the corner of South Jefferson and Center streets, has agreed to pave a driveway for the businesses located at 309 S. Jefferson in return for the release of an existing ingress/egress easement across the site of the proposed parking lot. • Awarded a contract estimated at $7,737 to Williams and Works for engineering services needed to prepare an application to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the use of stimulus funds (up to $155,000) to reconstruct two blocks of South Jefferson Street from Green to Grand Street, including the replacement of the water main; complete reconstruction of the street, including new curb, gutter, sidewalk, asphalt paving, structure adjustments; and utility pole relocation. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, as the date for a public hearing on the proposed grant application for the Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the renovation of the former Hastings Press Building located at the corner of Church and State streets in downtown Hastings. • Set 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, as the date for a public hearing on creating an industrial development district at 1018 Enterprise Drive for the purpose of a tax abatement. • Heard comments from Ron Holley, a member of the Hastings/Barry County Airport board of directors. Holley urged the council to approve the sale of the facility’s maintenance building to airport manager Mark Noteboom. Holley said that the airport did not have funds to repair the aging building, and if it wasn’t sold to Noteboom who had plans to repair it, the building was likely to condemned. The issue was brought before the council earlier this month and was sent back to the airport board for more work on the wording of the contract. Council is expected to revisit the proposal next month. TAX CREDITS, continued from page 3 that the act did not allow them to receive a credit up front, she said. “People hear about the $8,000, and they think that it can be used toward downpayments and ... closing costs,” she explained. “I don’t think the government has done a good job of informing the public about the rules and regulations of this program.” While Backhus said she has had to educate her clients about the details of the act, she added that, until recently, she did not have any clients who planned to utilize the credit. “Nobody wanted to pursue this until last month, and now everybody’s calling,” she explained. According to Backhus, the procrastination of potential homebuyers who want to take advantage of the available tax credits has put an unreasonable deadline on the sale of those homes that might offer the best deals. “Buyers have heard from the media about all of the bargains they can get,” she explained. “But the bargains are on foreclosures and homes that banks are accepting short sales on and, on average, those take a minimum of 90 days to close. That’s one of the biggest problems with the tax credits. But that’s not the government’s fault; that’s just human nature.” Matt Bilin, a 24-year-old client of Backhus’ who currently is looking for a home in Kalamazoo County, said that after learning he would not receive up-front credits through the program, he was forced to seek financing that would allow him to put less down on a home. “I was going to go with a conventional loan, but I have to go with an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan, now,” he explained. Bilin added that despite having to change his financing plans, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will have a positive impact on the purchase of his future home. “It will help me out,” he said. While the tax credits available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will no longer be available after Nov. 30, both Backhus and Lee said that they have heard rumors of the federal government continuing to offer similar credits next year. “There’s still a lot of foreclosed properties out there and a lot of good buys out there; I’m hoping that they extend it, so there’s at least another year on it,” said Lee. “I can see where it’s going to stabilize the market.” Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 COURT NEWS Tron Ariel Robinson, 27, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty July 23 to assault and resisting and obstructing an officer. Thursday, Sept. 24, Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced Robinson to 30 days in jail with credit for four days served and ordered him to pay a total of $1,128 in costs. The last 15 days of Robinson’s sentence may be suspended upon payment of the court assessments. Nicolas Emil Bueker-DeCamp, 25, of Hastings pleaded guilty July 22, to possession of a loaded weapon in a vehicle and operating while impaired. Thursday, Sept. 24, DeCamp was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for two days served on each count and ordered to pay $1,281 in court costs and placed on probation for 36 months. DeCamp was ordered to participate in drug court starting Oct. 7, 2009 as part of his probation. The balance of DeCamp’s jail time will be suspended upon payment of court assessments by Oct. 30. Valerie June Reigler, 57, of Hastings pleaded guilty in August to welfare fraud exceeding $500. She was sentenced Sept. 24 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served. Reigler was also ordered to pay a total of $4,299 in court costs and restitution and placed on probation for 24 months. The balance of her jail time is to be suspended and discharged from probation upon payment of the court assessments by April 1, 2010. Marvin Kent Verus, 73, of Hastings pleaded guilty in August to first degree criminal sexual contact with a child under 13 and second degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13. The charges stem from incidents which occurred between Jan. 1, 2007, until Feb. 17, 2009. On Sept. 24, Fisher sentenced Verus to 12 months in jail with credit for two days served and ordered him to pay a total of $2,076 in costs and restitution and placed him on probation for 60 months. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads Help Wanted HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. CASE MANAGER POSITION: This position provides the opportunity to work with in a growing mental health agency to serve the developmentally disabled and mental ill populations. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a BSW, LBSW is preferred and three years of experience working with families and children. Responsibilities include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons in community settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of rerecords. A car is required. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 W. Green St., Hasting, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Garage Sale ANNUAL UMW RUMMAGE sale, Lake Odessa Fellowship Hall. Friday, October 2nd, 9am-5pm and Saturday, October 3rd, 9am11am, bag day. Also baked goods in the foyer. NICE YARD SALE! Large wood chipper, microwaves, antique table, etc., nice clothes tires & wheels, antique RCA Victrola, ‘77 Mustang hatchback, ‘59 yellow Thunderbird (both are driven & in really good condition). 3577 N. Solomon Rd, Middleville, October 9th10th, 9am-5pm. Automotive RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS: Cleaning cars for over 40yrs. (269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. In Memoriam THE FAMILY OF Jennette Sutherland would like to invite all family & friends to a celebration of her life at the V.F.W. in Lake Odessa, MI, Saturday October 3rd, 2009, 2PM5PM. Lost & Found LOST FROM LOCAL farm: Black Angus calf. Has halter and #7 ear tag. Last seen near Tillotson Lake Rd. and Tanner Lake Rd. Reward possible for safe return. (269)838-8565 Business Services CHAD’S MOBILE RV SERVICES. We come to you for your trailer needs. We do repairs. Insurance jobs welcomed. State certified. RV winterizing special $75 includes supplies. Call for an appointment (517)490-5870 or (517)852-0254. Ask for Bernie or leave message. Real Estate FLORIDA DREAMS CAN come true. Mobile homes under 8k. Pleasant 55+ community south of Tampa. (269)223-9137. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Sporting Goods 12GA. REMINGTON 870 Wingmaster with scope and smooth bore slug barrel (some rust), $250; Mossberg 500 12ga. with smooth bore slug barrel (some rust), $150; Ithaca 12ga. Deerslayer smooth bore, beautiful condition, $300. (269)838-3210. �Page 16 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local schools report decreases in student numbers Wednesday, Sept. 30, was “Count Day” for 5th & 6th Grade Gold schools across the state of Michigan. While staff and administrators were busy tallying yards for the day. HYAA Football The HYAA fifth and sixth grade Gold football team amassed almost 500 yards total offense and scored 44 points yet it still wasn’t enough to beat a very good Battle Creek Lakeview 2 team. Lakeview won 58-44. Leading the Saxons on offense were Owen Post with two touchdowns and two extra points on 96 yards rushing and 64 passing. Clay Coltson also had two touchdowns on 117 yards total offense. Andy Gee scored three touchdowns on 177 yards rushing. David Hause had 86 yards total offense on several nice runs and catches. Connor Pierce, Keegan Spencer, and Quentin Wigg did a nice job with their blocking assignments up front. Defensively, the Saxons struggled. Alex McMahon and Ethan Hart each had quarterback sacks. Tackling leaders were Robbie Davis with five, Daniel Hooten with four, and Zach Mesecar and Kip Beck each with two tackles. 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seventh grade Gold team lost a tough match up against Middleville 12-6. Jason Slaughter scored the sole Saxon touchdown. Evan Hart rushed for 61 yards; Travis Hoffman rushed for 24; Mike Johnston rushed for 12, and Slaughter had 11 Key tackles for the Saxons were put up by Logan Gray and Adam Post, both who had two tackles for the day. Slaughter and Hart both had seven tackles. Mike Johnston added five tackles, and Draven Pederson and Hoffman both had four. Pederson picked off an interception, and Johnston picked up a fumble recovery at the end of the game giving the Saxons one last chance. 3rd & 4th Grade White The Hastings third and fourth grade White time played a very intense game against Harper Creek that ended with a 26-19 victory. Leading the Saxons to victory were Tate Ulrich with three touchdowns and Austin Wilder with one touchdown. Extra points were made by Carter Tomko and Austin Wilder. Tomko also had a ten-yard run while carrying multiple Harper Creek players on his leg. Phillip Morris had an outstanding defensive gave with several tackles. Tackles were also made by Tobin Hains, Wilder, Bryce Darling, Carter Tomko, James Wezell III, Justin McManamey, Chase Mesecar and Ulrich. Fumbles were recovered for Hastings by Wyatt Smith and Carter Tomko. Maple Valley announces homecoming court enrollments, state legislators were finalizing the budget for the year. Although other districts receive more, most schools in this area receive $7,316 per pupil. At press time, the state was projecting a $218 reduction in the per-pupil state aid to districts. Since the number reported by districts on Student Count Day directly affects the amount of per-pupil funding they receive from the state, the importance of the count is financially paramount. Delton Kellogg reported that 1,643 students currently are enrolled at the district for its 2009-10 school year. This is 16 less than the number enrolled during the previous school year. Currently, 121 students are enrolled in Delton Kellogg’s alternative education program. The number of students attending the alternative education program can be altered for a 30-day period beginning Wednesday. The preliminary count for Hastings Area Schools showed an 83-student decrease compared to a year ago. Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee reported that the preliminary count shows a total of 2,950 students enrolled in the district’s four elementary schools, middle school and high school. However, Satterlee said that the district’s 2009-10 budget is based on a student count of 2,950, so the apparent reduction should not hurt the district as much as it might have if the board of education had budgeted for a higher number of students. “Part of the reason we are losing kids is a decrease in the birth rate. Over the last few years, we have been watching our kindergarten classes get smaller,” said Satterlee. “And, as those smaller classes progress through school, their numbers tend to drop, as well. “People leaving the area is also a factor,” he added. Satterlee said that while the overall numbers are consistent with what the district anticipated, the number of students enrolled in the high school was lower than expected. “Our current count at the high school is 923, which is down from the 940 to 950 we predicted,” he said, “Still, our overall numbers are right where we thought they would be. A decrease in the number of students has been a trend over the last several years.” Lakewood Superintendent Mike O’Mara reported Wednesday’s count was 2,164, which is 22 fewer students than last year. The per-school count was: Sunfield, 166; Clarksville, 140; West, 504; Woodland, 153; middle school, 512; and the high school, 689. O’Mara said the loss of 22 students had been anticipated and was already worked into the budget. The unofficial numbers show that 66 students have left the Maple Valley district since the September 2008 count. At the Sept. 14 school board meeting, Superintendent Kim Kramer said the district had planned for a 56student loss from February’s count of 1,408. In the high school, the preliminary count is at 648, down 44 from the September 2008 count of 692. Alternative education is down just two students, with 73 compared to last year’s 75. Maplewood Elementary saw the smallest decline, with 290 students compared to 291 last year. Fuller Street has 384 students, compared to 403 last year, not including students in the Early 4s program. Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gary Rider explained that the preliminary count of 2,991 is essentially flat and down slightly from the 3,003 counted last year. “I want to stress that this is an initial count and may be adjusted in the next 10 days,” Rider said. “We anticipated that the school count would be essentially flat, and that is what we see today, Sept. 30.” The preliminary count for the Caledonia Community Schools is 4,167 which is 106 more than last year’s count. The second official count for the 2009-10 school year will be in February. The official numbers for all districts won’t be finalized for another month. Students on suspension have 10 days from Wednesday to report back to school and be counted, while those who are ill have 30 days to do the same. Satterlee said that as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, he had not heard what had been determined regarding the proposed state budget. Staff Writers Bannon Backhus, Patricia Johns, Amy Jo Kinyon, Helen Mudry and Sandra Ponsetto contributed to this story. TK-Hastings girls dominate invitational The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team added a second invitational championship last Saturday as they won the Ottawa Hills Invitational. The TK-Hastings girls finished with 204 points, topping second-place West Catholic which finished with 177. Wayland was third with 111 points, followed by Ottawa Hills 44, and Union 31. West Catholic topped the Trojans in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay, but the Thornapple KelloggHastings girls won every other event. The Trojans had at least two medal winning performances (top six) in every event as well. While the Falcons bested TK-Hastings in the final two relays, the Trojans had the top two teams in the first one of the day. TKHastings’ team of Natalie VanDenack, Marissa Meyering, Mandy Buehler, and Alexa Schipper won the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes .5 seconds. The team of Kayla Strumberger, Patricia Garber, Kaitlyn Telfor, and Alexis Kelly was second in 2:13.43. Kaylee DeMink followed up that performance with a win in the 200-yard freestyle, hitting the wall in 2:17.53. Tori Cybulski was third in 2:24.80, and Brie Ricketts fourth in 2:25.18. TK-Hastings also had three medallists in the diving competition, the 100-yard butter- fly, the 100-yard freestyle, and the 500-yard freestyle. Schipper took the 100-yard butterfly in 1:06.94; VanDenack won the 100-yard freestyle in 55.99 seconds; and Michelle Howard the 500-yard freestyle in 6:23.31. Buehler was the 100-yard backstroke champion in 1:10.74, and Garber the 100yard breaststroke champion in 1:22.52. Other girls winning individual medals for the Trojans were Matie Gutgsell, Tracy Hodges, Allexxa Herman, Kathryn Garber, Emily Borden, Taylor Rabbai, Emma Anderson, Karistyn Sheldon, and Caroline Fild. Lakewood tennis outduels Eaton Rapids, wins 5 to 3 The homecoming court for Maple Valley High School includes (back row, from left) prince candidates Tyler Hickey, Alex Reid and Taylor Owens; king candidates Jordan Sprague, Ross Smith and Zac Eddy; (front row) princess candidates Maggie Semrau, McKenna Mater and Mollyann Morehouse; and queen candidates Elizabeth Stewart, Hannah Young and Lauren Trumble. The presentation of crowns and sashes will be held Friday, Oct. 2, during the half-time show of the varsity football game against Kalamazoo Hackett. Viking girls’ golf team resets program’s 9-hole mark in win Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team improved to 3-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with another team nine-hole record round on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres Thursday. The Vikings shot a 178, to Perry’s 210. Chelsea Erb had the low round of the day to lead the Vikings, scoring a 37. “Chelsea struck the ball very well, hitting seven of nine greens in regulation, and added two up and downs. She had an amazing approach shot on number nine where she punched it low to stay below some tree branches, knocking it within ten feet of the hole and then sinking the birdie putt,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. Erb’s nine-hole average for the season now stands at 38.9. She was followed on the day by Emily Kutch with a 43, Faith Allen 48, and Orie Ramos 50. Emily Kutch also had a very good round, hitting four of seven fairways and five of nine greens in regulation. Allen and Ramos hit well off the tee. For Allen, it was her second consecutive round in the forties. Lakewood is now 9-2 overall this season, and added a fourth league victory Tuesday as the Vikings topped Williamston 185-282 in their final home match of the season in Sunfield. On the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres, the Vikings got a 38 from Erb, a pair of 48’s from Emily Kutch and Allen, and a 51 from Brianna Everett. The Vikings head into today’s 18-hole league tournament at WillowWood in second place in the league behind Lansing Catholic. The Viking varsity boys’ tennis team scored its fourth win of the season last Thursday, coming from behind for a 5-3 win over Eaton Rapids. The Greyhounds had a 3-1 lead after four matches had been completed. Cameron Rowland overcame two racquets with broke strings, and two court violations, to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 against Cody Moore at first singles. Lakewood won at three of the four singles flights, with Eric Enz scoring a 7-6(6), 6-1 win over Colton Wolfe at number two, and Alex Hunter topping Zach Laginess 6-3, 6-4 at fourth singles. The Vikings’ two doubles victories came from the number two team of Matt Flessner and Anthony Haskin and the fourth doubles team of Spencer Schuiling and Kyler Clark. Flessner and Haskin topped Joe Latham and Mike Risner 6-1, 6-3. Spencer Schuiling and Clark downed Dan Cole and Max Mitsekki 63, 6-4. Lakewood is now 4-7 on the season. The Vikings lost a tough Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual with Williamston Tuesday afternoon, 8-0. The Hornets didn’t give up a single set all Art hop brings art to West State Panther boys win DK Invite Street businesses by 37 points over Hopkins Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team had four of the top six runners last Thursday as it hosted its own invitational at the Gilmore Car Museum. Those four leaders helped the Panthers finish with just 25 points, in first place. Hopkins was a distant second with 62 points, followed by Comstock 68, Union City 74, Kelloggsville 127, and Mt. Olivet 151. Ryan Watson took the day’s individual championship for the Panthers, hitting the finish line in 17 minutes 16.9 seconds. Teammate Nick Rendon was second in 17:28.4. The Panthers’ Brandon Humphreys was fourth in 18:03.0, and Tyler Bourdo sixth in 18:22.0. Rounding out the scoring for Delton Kellogg was Kannon Hoffman, who was 12th in 19:00.4. Breaking up the Delton Kellogg pack at the front were Hopkins Alex Holshoe who was third in 17:28.4 and Comstock’s Neal Edwards who placed fifth in 18:15.7. The Delton Kellogg girls were second on the day to Hopkins, just one point behind the Vikings. Hopkins finished with 39 points and the Panthers 40. Comstock was third with 64 and Galesburg-Augusta fourth with 85 points. Delton Kellogg’s top two runners came in before the first finisher for Hopkins, but the Vikings had its five scorers all finish in the top 13. Brianna Russell led Delton Kellogg with a time of 20:28.3, edging out teammate Jolene Drum who was third in 20:28.6. Comstock’s Katie Jones was the individual champion, finishing in 20:15.2. Hopkins’ Kathleen Lieffers was fourth in 20:43.8. Behind the top two for the Panthers, Christy Boze was eighth in 22:26.2, Taylor Hennessey 14th in 23:37.7, and Kelsey Sofia 15th in 23:57.6. Delton Kellogg heads to the Otsego Invitational this Saturday, then will return to Kalamazoo Valley Association action next Tuesday at Schoolcraft. Last Friday, blue skies and balmy weather gave art lovers an opportunity to park their cars and stroll between businesses and offices on West State and Apple streets to enjoy light refreshments, music and a chance to meet local artists who displayed their work during the most recent Hastings Art Hop. Local Celtic band Hurry the Jug performed live music at Riverbend Travel, where artist Kenneth Demich displayed his paintings. Dennis O’Mara’s pastel paintings and Kathleen Crane’s water colors were on display at Barry Community Foundation. Meanwhile, at MainStreet Bank, Evelyn Brunsting displayed her photography, Lane Cooper his metal sculpture, Sue Wynalda, her china painting, and Laura Valentine gave a painting demonstration. Lindsey Johnson displayed her paintings at Union Bank. Karen Morgan showed her paintings and Jon Crane his photographs at Walker, Fluke and Sheldon PLC. The art hop was sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Buckland Insurance Agency and the City of Hastings. afternoon. The closest match of the day was at fourth doubles, where the Lakewood team of Schuiling and Clark was downed 6-2, 6-3 by Williamston’s Nate Clark and Alex Mullen. The only games the Vikings won on the singles side came at number three, where Riley Nisbet was downed 6-1, 6-1 by Brett Graham. The CAAC-White hosts its league championship tournament today at Williamston. Lakewood then has a non-conference dual with Pennfield in Battle Creek next Tuesday to close out the regular season. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Men’s High Game - K. Armstrong 222; G. Hause 218; P. Scobey 210; M. Yost 209; T. Graham 201; D. Risher 194; K. Beebe 191; L. Porter 190. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 557; G. Hause 534; P. Scobey 559; M. Yost 511; T. Graham 515; C. Steeby 482; K. Beebe 533; L. Porter 481. Women’s High Game - B. Wilkins 212; M. Westbrook 176; B. Smith 153; S. Beebe 149; R. Gross 147; J. Steeby 141; D. Ware 138; V. Scobey 138. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 566; M. Westbrook 496; B. Smith 394; S. Beebe 431; R. Gross 371; J. Steeby 381; D. Ware 377; V. Scobey 359. Mixerettes Kent Oil 9-3; James Process Service 8-4; Dean’s Dolls 7-5; Sassy Babes 6-6; NBT 6-6; Dewey’s Auto Body 5-7; Good Friends 4-8; Nashville Chiropractice 3-9. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 158; T. Shaeffer 180-485; E. Ulrich 210-506; T. Drake 183; N. Bechtel 180; K. Fowler 166-476; N. Potter 167; V. Carr 196; D. Kelley 165; D. Worm 190-510; M. Kill 182; S. Merrill 176-485. Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 13-3; Usedtobe #1 12.5-3.5; Kuempel 10-6; Three Gals & a Guy 10-6; Butterfingers 9-7; Be Happy 8-8; Sun Risers 8-8; King Pins 7.5-8.5; Early Risers 6-10; Just Friends 5-11; Ward’s Friends 5-11; M&M’s 2-14. Women’s Good Games and Series - G. Otis 168-486; E. Dunham 181; D. Larsen 176480; C. Stuart 165; K. Moore 122-327; N. Boniface 175; A. Tasker 151-416; Y. Cheeseman 163-773; G. Scobey 180-512; J. Gasper 235-577; S. Merrill 194; B. Maker 167-476; N. Bechtel 160; S. Krystiniak 180-478. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Boniface 190-480; C. Purdum Sr. 215-582; L. Brandt 185-533; W. Mallekoote 177-500; D. Kiersey 184; C. Atkinson 220-588; H. Gibson 160; G. Waggoner 197-563; B. Akers 215-574. Wednesday P.M. Four Pals 9.5-2.5; The River 9-3; Hair Care 7-5; Eye and ENT 6.5-5.5; NBT 3-9; Mill’s Landing 1-11. Good Games and Series - L. Friend 130-158; K. Moore 125-334; S. Drake 196-454; Y. Cheeseman 194-482; D. Huver 170; S. Beebe 183; J. Pitch 149-387; T. Christopher 189-518; E. Ulrich 181-515; R. Murrah 167. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 10; Haldan 8; Dum Schitz 8; Shirlee’s *#@+ Family 7; Heads Out 7; The 4 B’s 6; Spare Time 6; All But One 5; 9 N-A-Wiggle 5; Spencers Towing 5; Ten Pins 4; Oldies But Goodies 1; Team 13 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 218-593; A. Hall 213-552; D. James 214-551; M. Daniel 227-543; T. Bush 210-492; T. Pennington 222; L. Potter 217; T. Phenix 198; B. Roush 188; R. Murrah 178; N. Taylor 135. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 224-639; D. McKee 247-633; J. Bush 214593; A. Rhodes 214-592; H. Pennington 212; J. Barnum 199; T. Heath 196; M. Hall 191; B. Madden 189; S. Abbott 160. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 11; Team Ate 9; Sandbaggers 8; The Heath Gang 7; Lanes Divided 6; Late Arrivals 6; Funky Bowlers 6; Straight Liners 5; Pinchasers 4; Shelly’s Country Daycare 3; Sunday Snoozers 3. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 219; A. Hubbell 192; A. Churchill 172; J. Shoebridge 157. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 252-623; B. Rentz 213-604; T. Heath 247-582; J. Haner 175-506; E. Bartlett 231; B. Churchill 228; M. McKee 220; DJ James 217; S. Olin 203; T. Demott 163; B. Kelley 149; M. Bassett 119. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 17 Saxon singles players sweep Rockets in 5-3 win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The sooner the better for the Saxons. Hastings’ varsity boys’ tennis team scored a 5-3 non-conference victory over Kelloggsville in Hastings Tuesday afternoon, sweeping the singles flights and getting a win from the fourth doubles team as well to secure the victory. Those five flights were all decided in two quick sets. None of the Saxon singles players dropped more than one game in any set. The three doubles flights where Hastings fell were all three-setters that lasted nearly two and a half hours. The Saxons won the first set at all three flights, but wound up falling in tight third sets. Riley McLean at number one led the Saxon singles sweep, winning 6-1, 6-1 over J.J. Butts. “I think Riley McLean hit smarter shots, more consistent shots, and didn’t let his opponent extend the match,” said Saxon head coach Ed von der Hoff. “Eric (Pettengill) did the same thing. He played with confidence.” Pettengill scored a 6-0, 6-1 win over Bill Haynes. At third and fourth singles, the Saxons received 6-0, 6-0 victories from Brian Graybill and Steven Krammin over Keith default. The tightest match on the singles side was number four, where Krammin suffered a 6-4, 7-5 loss against Matt Hinkel. The O-K Gold Conference holds its championship meet this Saturday. The Saxons then have a non-conference dual with Wyoming Park slated for next Tuesday. Saxon second singles player Eric Pettengill hits a backhand as he moves up towards the net during the second set of his win over Kelloggsville’s Bill Haynes Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Cody Davis hits a serve during the second set of his fourth doubles win with teammate James Moray against Kelloggsville on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wood and Morris Bledsoe. Cody Davis and James Moray scored the lone doubles win for the Saxons, by the scores of 6-3, 6-1 against Jason Taurins and Danko Stanojevic. The other doubles matches were tight all the way through. Hastings’ Matt Mueller and Casey Martin fell 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 against Brandon Dulyea and Chris Strom at first doubles. At second doubles, John Kalmink and Steven Maurer were downed 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 by Connor Nickelson and Josh Kies. In the third doubles match, the Saxon duo of Jeremy Heinrich and John Parker were downed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 by Josef Weber and Nathan Kies. Monday’s O-K Gold Conference dual with Wayland was postponed because of rain. That match will be made up this afternoon. Last Wednesday the Saxons finished in a 44 tie in a league dual with Ottawa Hills in Hastings. The Bengals won the four singles flights, and the Saxons took the four doubles matches. Mueller and Martin won 6-0, 6-3 for the Saxons at Jeffery Oard and Andrew Lowell at first doubles. At number two, Maurer and Kalmink won 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 against Nate Sherman and Stephen Lim. At the third doubles flight, Simon Guenther and Heinrich teamed up for a 6-2, 6-2 win. Hastings won the fourth doubles match by Hastings first singles player Riley McLean leaves his feet as he hits a forehand return from the baseline Tuesday afternoon in a 6-1, 6-1 win over Kelloggsville’s J.J. Butts. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon cross country teams Delton undefeated in KVA so far, trip to Schoolcraft next score wins over Ottawa Hills The Saxon varsity boys’ cross country team scored a 17-44 victory over Ottawa Hills in its dual at Johnson Park on Wednesday afternoon. Hastings had five of the top six runners, and seven of the top nine overall. Troy Dailey led the way for the Saxons, hitting the finish line in 17 minutes 28 seconds. Mitch Singleterry was second in 19:04, Taylor Klotz third in 19:51, Mile Belcher fifth in 19:56, and Pale Belcher sixth in 20:11. The only Bengal to break up the five scorers for the Saxons was Kevin Grant, who placed fourth in 19:54. Ottawa Hills also had Curtis Walker place seventh in 20:24, Daniel West tenth in 21:12, Donshae Vance 11th in 21:26, and Norvon Cottingham 12th in 21:48. The Saxon boys are now 2-1 in the league. The Hastings girls own by default against the Bengals, as Ottawa Hills had just four runners. Teams need five finishers to earn a score. The first seven finishers were all from Hastings, led by Alaina Case who hit the finish line in 23:04. Cherie Kosbar was second in 24:07, Taylor Carter third in 24:14, Jenny LaJoye fourth in 25:07, and Katie Ponsetto fifth in 25:21. Ottawa Hills was led by Marsha McGill’s eighth place finish with a time of 29:20. The Saxons will be a part of the Otsego Invitational this Saturday. The O-K Gold Conference gets together for another set of duals next Wednesday, at Johnson Park. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ volleyball team improved to 4-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 3-0 victory over Hackett Catholic Central last Wednesday. They’ll face the defending state champions from Schoolcraft, at Schoolcraft, next Wednesday in a KVA match. The Panthers topped the Eagles in conference play a season ago, before the Eagles made their run through the state tournament in Class C. The Panthers are now 33-5-2 overall this Hastings’ Cherie Kosbar runs along at last Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference meet held at Johnson Park. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Boys Girls Girls Boys Girls Varsity JV Varsity JV Fresh Fresh Varsity Varsity JV JV Varsity Golf Soccer Tennis Tennis Football Volleyball Soccer Swimming Volleyball Football Volleyball H H H A H H A A H H H Grand Rapids Catholic H Boys Varsity TBA A A A A A 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Football SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Marching Band Festival at Johnson Field and HS TBA Boys Varsity Tennis Conf. @ FH Eastern 9:00 am Boys Middle Cross Co. 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HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com Thornapple Kellogg had the first two girls across the finish line in their O-K Gold Conference dual with Caledonia at Johnson Park Wednesday afternoon, but after that it was a wave of purple and gold. The Fighting Scots had the next seven finishers in their dual with TK to take a 25-36 win. Caledonia’s girls are now 2-1 in the league, having also fallen to Forest Hills Eastern Wednesday 24-32. Forest Hills Eastern scored two wins on the day, also topping the Trojans 23-38. TK’s Allyson Winchester had the best time overall in the race, winning in 19 minutes 31 seconds. The next two in were Hawks. Ellen Junewick finished in 20:42, and Alyssa Dyer in 20:42. TK’s Casey Lawson was next in 20:51, just ahead of Caledonia’s Lisa Schultz who finished in 20:53. In the dual with TK, Caledonia’s Courtney Stauffer was fourth in 21:26, Emily Hazelbach fifth in 21:56, Hannah Schroeder sixth in 22:53, and Amanda VanLaar seventh in 23:15. TK’s Sara Densberger was tenth in 24:51, Allison Brown 11th in 24:59, and Jessica Crawford 12th in 25:17. The results were the same on the boys’ side. Caledonia topped the Trojan boys 20-41, Forest Hills Eastern downed the Scots 22-35 and TK 19-40. Forest Hills Eastern had four of the top five Groups to discuss trails at Oct. 8 meeting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:45 pm Northpointe Christian Caedonia HS Wayland Union HS Byron Center HS Grand Rapids Catholic Grand Rapids Catholic Caledonia HS Calvin Christian HS Grand Rapids Catholic Grand Rapids Catholic Grand Rapids Catholic 77538890 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Panthers in pool play in three games 10-25, 25-14, 15-4. In their other pool play contests, Delton Kellogg downed Hudsonville 25-18, 25-19, East Kentwood 22-25, 26-24, 15-12, and Gull Lake 25-6, 25-17. To open tournament play in the Gold quarterfinals, Delton Kellogg scored a 25-10, 2522 win over Fruitport. The Panthers were scheduled to host Olivet last night for a league dual. FHE teams best Trojans and Scots SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 season, ranked second in the state in Class B. The Panthers got to see nine other ranked teams last Saturday, at the Portage Central Invitational. Delton Kellogg reached the Gold semifinals, where it fell to Portage Central 28-26, 25-17. The only two teams to beat Delton Kellogg all day long were the top two teams in the state in Class A, Portage Central and number one Birmingham Marion. Marion downed the Anyone who wants to see trails, bike lanes and non-motorized facilities in Barry County can share input at a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will help create a vision of connected trails in Southwest Michigan, discuss priorities for projects and test the usability of the existing Southwest Michigan bike map. Input from this meeting will contribute to the progress of the Nine-County Non- TRAILS, continued on page 20 finishers in the race overall. Chad Scott won in 16:53. Spencer Ferris was second in 17:09, Erik Bates third in 17:10, and Garrett Cullen fifth in 17:15. TK’s Dustin Brummel was fourth overall in 17:11. In the dual between the Trojans and Scots, Caledonia’s Kort Alexander was second, behind Brummel, in 17:27. Mason Przybysz was third in 17:39, followed by Evan Zych in fourth in 18:00, Brian Farhadi fifth in 18:01, and Kieran Wyma in sixth in 18:22. Tim Olsen was eighth for TK in 18:38, Carl Olsen ninth in 18:43, Matt Williamson 11th in 19:36, and Dominic Bierenga 12th in 19:38. Celebrate the S A XON SPIRIT with a HOMECOMING PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, HEA - Hastings Area School Teachers are sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the Homecoming game with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field. SAXON SPIRIT ... let it show! 77538974 �Page 18 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Scots jump out to 13-0 lead in win over Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was only one goal for the Caledonia varsity girls’ volleyball team as it played its first home O-K Gold Conference match of the season Thursday against Hastings. “We talked about getting off to a fast start. That was our sole goal,” said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz-Johnson. The Fighting Scots met that goal, winning the first 13 points of the contest, and went on to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Saxons. The Scots won by the scores of 25-9, 25-13, 2514. After taking a 1-0 lead on the Saxons’ first service of the contest, Paige Rogers stepped behind the line and rattled off 12 consecutive service points for the Scots. The closest the Saxons were able to pull in the first game after that was within nine points, at 15-6. The Saxons’ Meghan VanZyl digs a Fighting Scot serve during game one in Caledonia on Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Soon after that, the Scots started another run on the serve of Nicole Chase that pushed their lead to 23-7. “I’m really proud of the seniors and their leadership,” said Ritz-Johnson Paige Rogers started us off. She went back and served tough and passed the way a Libero should pass.” Rogers had 11 digs on the night. Chase led the team with 14 digs, three aces, and tied Kelsey Steketee for the team lead in kills with six. Lindsee Weis had 24 assists for the Scots. “We played them really close at a tournament early in the year,” Ritz-Johnson said. “I think that its good for us when we see a team twice. I’ve got some smart kids who prepare well.” The Saxons came into the match with high hopes, after battling the Scots in the first meeting. “We worked on serve receive for two days, and that’s what hurt us the most (today), our passing to our setter,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. Hastings had four kills from Brittany Hickey, six assists from Roni Hayden, and one ace from Jena Bailey. “We passed better tonight, so we were able to run our offense more effectively,” said Ritz-Johnson. The Fighting Scots are now 2-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. They travel to Grand Rapids this Thursday to take on South Christian. Hastings is now 0-3 in the league. They host Grand Rapids Catholic Central this Thursday. On Saturday, West Catholic was the only team better than the Saxons at the Kelloggsville Tournament. “Both matches against West Catholic were very close,” McMahon said. “We beat them earlier in the season. They did not play their best middle player earlier in the season. She was a key player for them on Saturday. West Catholic’s defense was very scrappy, they picked up a lot of balls.” The Saxons finished second to the Falcons, falling 25-19, 24-26, 15-9 in the champi- Saxon setter Sam Watson puts the ball up as teammate Roni Hayden breaks towards the net and Caledonia’s Amber Martin and Alyssa Yonker look on. (Photo by Brett Bremer) onship game. “The players were very excited to advance to the finals,” McMahon said. “In all my years of coaching varsity, this is the second time we reached the finals of a tourney. The players talked about how Brittany Hickey was very excited because she has been on the varsity team for four years and this is her first trophy. She sat with it the whole way home from the tourney.” In the semifinals of the tournament, the Saxons topped Saugatuck 25-20, 25-13. Hastings had been 2-1 in pool play, fallling only to West Catholic 25-20, 25-21. The Saxons beat Muskegon 25-9, 25-23, and Lee 25-19, 25-14. We played very well as a team, the whole day,” McMahon said. “The team showed more intensity and mental toughness throughout the whole day. It was less up and down. More consistency with our level of play. A great improvement was serve recieve. The passing was right on, therefore we were able to run many different offensive plays.” Krystal Pratt had 31 assists and ten aces on the day for the Saxons. Bailey added ten aces too. Kayla Vogel had 23 kills. McMahon also said that Morgan Stowe did a great job of playing in the back row, passing well to set up the offense. Saxons close Gold golf in third place South Christian finished its sweep through the O-K Gold Conference season Monday, winning the conference championship meet at The Meadows in Allendale by 17 strokes over second place Forest Hills Eastern. Hastings closed out a third-place conference season by shooting a 397. The top three teams were the only ones to break 400 on a cold, windy day on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Sailors fired a 337, and the Hawks a 354 to lead the league. South Christian had three of the top four scorers on the day, led by medallist Montana Leep who scored an 81. Jackie DeBoer and Heather Marks both fired 82’s. Forest Hills Eastern’s Soleil Singh matched Leep’s 81. Hastings’ sophomore Gabrielle Shipley finished tied for seventh place with a 92. The Saxons also got a 96 from Jessica Kloosterman, a 104 from Danielle Meredith and a 105 from Dena Letot. Behind the top three for South Christian, Rae Reinhart and Morgan Leep both scored 92’s. Forest Hills Eastern also got an 88 from Jennifer Elsholz, a 91 from Jordan DuVall, and a 94 from Anne Palmer. Wayland earned the fourth spot on the day, with a 422. Caledonia shot a 445, Thornapple Kellogg 457, Catholic Central 469, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Caledonia had the only other player under 100 on the day, as Stacie Moll scored a 99. Courtney Corson added a 104 for the Fighting Scots, Meghan Hendricks 116, and Lilly Switzer 126. Nicole Todd led the Trojans with a 109. Emmy Peacock and Shannon Hamilton both scored a 113, and Alex Banash added a 122. Wayland was led by Sarah Arendsen’s 102 and a 103 from Morgan Henry. Catholic Central got a 103 from Ella Rossi. The league’s final jamboree of the season was last Thursday at Railside Golf Club. South Christian, the day’s host, won with a score of 160. Forest Hills Eastern scored a 172, Hastings 179, Thornapple Kellogg 214, Caledonia 216, Wayland 225, Catholic Central 243, and Ottawa Hills NTS. Shipley fired a 39 to lead Hastings. That tied her with Elsholz from FHE for the second best score of the day. South’s Morgan Leep scored a 37. Hastings also got a 43 from Kloosterman, a 47 from Letot, and a 50 from Hannah Hodges. Thornapple Kellogg’s Hamilton scored a 49, Peacock 52, Banash 56, and Becca Campeau a 57. Hastings hosts a non-conference dual with NorthPointe Christian this afternoon, then heads to Eagle Eye in Lansing for its regional tournament Oct. 8. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Football The Hastings freshmen football team put together a complete effort Thursday afternoon to defeat Caledonia 35-14, and improve its record to 4-1 (3-0). The Saxons scored twice in the first half to open a 14-0 lead, but Caledonia cut the lead to 14-6 before half-time and then tied it early in the second half. After that score the young Saxons came right back with a score of their own to go up 21-14 and then added two scores in the final frame to pick up the win. Ken Cross , Greg Case , Chase Huisman, Ed Kosta and Chris Dittman led the runners while the defensive unit for the Saxons was led by David Born, Case, Mac Hammond, Travis Sixberry, David Pierce , John Dinges, John French , Jake Swartz and Tyler Williams. JV Football The offensive line of Chase Williams, Jacob Gray, Eric Hart, Adam Keeler, and Mike Pewoski led the Saxon JV football team in its victory over a tough Caledonia team 3128 last week, improving the team’s record to 5-0. Jacob Comer scored two touchdowns on runs of 31 and 18 yards. Bobby Leedy also found the end zone twice on runs of two and 63 yards. Alex Nichols led the Saxon defense in tackles, and Hart had a tough recovery of an on-side kick with a minute to play to preserve the win. JV Girls’ Golf The Hastings junior varsity girls’ golf team placed fourth at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Match at The Mines Tuesday afternoon. The Saxons were led by Lindy Kloosterman’s 51, which was good for fourth overall. The Saxons also got contributions from Nicole Rybiski, Cindy Tebo, Katy Wallace, Jennah McCoy, and Abby Prill. The Saxons won a third-consecutive dual match last Thursday, topping Thornapple Kellogg at Hastings Country Club 247 to 285. Kloosterman led the Saxons with a 60. by Brett Bremer Swim program almost ready for a move to a bigger pond They’re starting to be big fish in a little pond. The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team had a long winning streak to start the 2008 fall season, and is back at it again in 2009. The Trojans already have dual meet wins over Fremont, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, and Wayland. They’ve won the GRCC Raider Sprints and the Ottawa Hills Invitational. TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel told me last week during his team’s win over Wayland that when a program gets to a point where swimmers are starting to shoot for, and reach, state qualifying times early in a season “you’re on the right track.” The Trojans certainly are on the right track. It was terrific that the team finally got a swimmer to the state finals last fall, and Natalie VanDenack will be back at the state finals this year along with freshman teammate Alexa Schipper who have both qualified in individual events. They also qualified for the state meet along with teammates Marissa Meyering and Kayla Strumberger in the 200-yard medley relay too. In swimming there isn’t a district or regional competition. There are certain state meet qualifying marks that athletes can meet any time during the season to earn a spot in the state meet. Divers must finish at the top of a regional meet to get to the state finals, and TK-Hastings has a couple state qualifying divers in its past. This is only the sixth season the two school have been combined into a program. That’s something not to forget going forward. It is the two schools combined into one program. The only team on the Trojans’ schedule which has as bigger overall enrollment than TK and Hastings combined is the Forest Hills Eastern and Forest Hills Northern combined squad. Many of the schools that the TK-Hastings girls are swimming against have had programs for longer, but they don’t have as big a talent pool to pull from. Look at the TK-Hastings schedule. Wayland, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Calvin Christian, Otsego, and Unity Christian are all Division 3 schools. The FHE/FHN combined team is the only Division 1 team that the Trojans have a dual with. Much of that is the conference slate, but TK-Hastings might need to begin finding some “bigger fish” to go against sometime soon. Sure there are a lot of exceptions out there, but the big schools tend to win out. It’s been a while since Caledonia wasn’t at or near the top of the O-K Gold Conference football standings, the Fighting Scots have a good program and 270 more students in the school to choose from. Forest Hills Eastern leads the O-K Gold in football at the moment, has the second best girls’ golf team behind South Christian, the top boys’ tennis team, the top boys’ and girls’ cross country teams, the top boys’ soccer team, and a pretty good volleyball team. That whole school has only been around for a few years, but what they do have is more students than anyone else in the league than Caledonia and Wayland. There is strength in numbers. In the pool right now, the Trojans have numbers on most of their opponents. Coach Schoessel does a great job of making sure lots of girls get involved, and making sure his top swimmers can push for a few great performances rather than blowing other teams out of the pool on many nights. But he also told me the other night that when VanDenack was busting her own school records and hitting state qualifying marks that she wasn’t really being pushed by anyone other than herself. She was winning the races by half a length or so. At some point before too long, the TK-Hastings swimmers might need to start looking for bigger fish to swim against just for the competition. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Page 19 Homecoming at four county schools this Friday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Four of Barry County’s five football playing high schools will host homecoming this Friday night, and hope that the extra enthusiasm will help snap losing skids. All five county teams fell last Friday night in conference games. Lakewood has now lost five in a row, Maple Valley and Thornapple Kellogg four, and Hastings two in a row. Even Delton Kellogg, which hosted its homecoming contest last Friday night, fell for the first time this season. “You just keep plugging away,” Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher said. “As I told them (after Friday’s loss to Caledonia), I wish I had some magic words to say. You have take how you feel right now and take those negative feelings and turn them into something productive.” Hastings has the tough homecoming task as the Saxons host Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Cougars are also 3-2 on the season, having topped Thornapple Kellogg last week The Saxons have had a run of talented quarterbacks facing them so far in the league season, including Zach Wilkerson from Forest Hills Eastern, Luke Wiest from Caledonia, and now they go up against Nick Ens and the Cougars. Ens tossed four TD’s against Thornapple Kellogg. The Trojans get a visit from winless Wayland for homecoming Friday. The Wildcats have struggled to score points this season. They scored just 19 points through five games and have been shut out three times, including in their last two against Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern. Lakewood is another winless squad, looking to celebrate homecoming with a win this Friday over Perry in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action. “We’ve got a good group of kids that are working hard to put it together, and we’re regrouping on Monday to get ready for homecoming,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “We know our alumni and past players will be coming back.” “We’ve got four hard games coming up. Perry is a good team this year, that has a good quarterback and an all-area type receiver. It’s going to be a tough homecoming game.” In the Kalamazoo Valley Association, Maple Valley hosts a winless team for homecoming, Hackett Catholic Central. Hackett is one of three winless squads left in the KVA this season, joined by Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta at 0-5. The Lion offense will look to get on track, after getting just one early touchdown last week. The Irish have given up more points than anyone this year in the KVA, over 43 per game. There is a chance that all three winless teams in the KVA come out of this weekend still looking for a victory. Parchment takes on Olivet, while Galesburg-Augusta faces 5-0 Pennfield. Pennfield is joined at the top of the KVA standings by 5-0 Schoolcraft. The Eagles host Delton Kellogg this week. The Panthers fell for the first time this season, against Olivet last Friday. The Saxons’ Dewey Slaughter (bottom left), Dustin Glaser (77), and Josh Coenen (right) swarm as Caledonia running back Steve VanderVeen goes down during the first quarter of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Dan Goggins) While Hackett has given up the most points in the KVA so far this season, Schoolcraft has allowed the fewest. Only 30 points have been scored against the Eagles in five games so far this season, an average of six a game. Current Records Delton Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood 4-1 3-2 1-4 1-4 0-5 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Saxon tight end is hauled down after hauling in a pass during Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest at Caledonia. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Delton Kellogg running back Jordan Bourdo is wrapped up by an Olivet defender as he heads up field during Friday night’s homecoming contest at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia 21, Hastings 7 Two things stood out in the Caledonia varsity football team’s two early season defeats. The Fighting Scots turned the ball over too many times on offense. On defense, the Scots allowed too many big plays. Caledonia limited both of those problems, and picked up a second O-K Gold Conference win to improve to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the league Friday night. The Fighting Scots scored a 21-7 victory over visiting Hastings (3-2, 1-2) on homecoming night. “Our defensive coordinator, Pat Gillies, had a tremendous game plan,” said Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl. “He coached our kids up. On the defensive side of the football, we were outstanding. To hold a Hastings team to seven points, it’s outstanding.” Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher felt the same, about his defense and his defensive coordinator. “The defense played outstanding tonight,” Rademacher said. “Coach (Michael) Dubois, the defensive coordinator, did a nice job. The kids came up and hit and played physical.” Caledonia came into the contest averaging over 31 points per game. Hastings averaging 41 points per contest. “You never lose confidence. We’ve played good defense this year, we’ve given up some big plays, but we’ve played good defense,” Uyl said. “It takes time to gel. Our defense, certainly they played their best game of the year tonight.” Hastings lone score came on their lone big play of the game, a 55-yard touchdown run by Alex Randall with 5:53 remaining before the half. Zack Nurenberg’s kick made it 13-0 Scots. Caledonia had two huge offensive drives on the night. The Scots took the opening kickoff and drove 81 yards in 17 plays, culminating in a one-yard touchdown run by Justin Dixon. Collin Hoffman’s extra-point kick was good for a 7-0 lead. The Scots’ had a big play of their own, a 37-yard touchdown pass from Luke Wiest to Matt Russo, to give themselves a 13-0 edge with 3:18 left in the first quarter. Caledonia then put the game away with an 11-play 56-yard drive in the fourth quarter that ate nearly six and a half minutes off the clock. Brett McCarty plunged into the end zone from two yards out with 2:12 left to play, and Weist completed the two-point pass to Brad Bennett on the back line of the end zone. The Scots turned the ball over twice, but once was on a fourth down pass in Saxon territory. Hastings took over, but was stuffed by the Fighting Scot defense and had to kick away their first punt of the game. The Scots’ one fumble of the night also came in Saxon territory, and Randall sprang free on a four-and-two play just four plays later for Hastings’ lone score. That wasn’t the first fourth down play the Saxons tried to convert. Mark Donohue stopped a run by Colton Marlette short of the first down midway through the first quarter, and on the Scots’ first offensive play Weist hit Russo for a touchdown down the left side. “It’s one of those where that’s what we do,” said Rademacher. “We go for it from anywhere on the field. It didn’t work out this time and unfortunately, the next play they scored a touchdown.” Each team punted just once in the game. The Saxons were 3-of-9 on fourth down conversions, and the Fighting Scots 1-of-3. Wiest finished the game with 15 rushes for 63 yards, and McCarty carried the ball 13 times for 63 yards. Wiest also connected on 5of-8 passes for 65 yards. Russo led the Caledonia defense with ten tackles. Timothy Jones had seven and Kevin O’Hagan six. The Saxons’ Alex Randall rushed 19 times for 135 yards, and Dewey Slaughter had 13 carries for 65 yards. Hastings’ quarterback Sean McKeough was 6-of-13 throwing the ball for 45 yards. Olivet 42, Delton Kellogg 29 Delton Kellogg jumped out to a 17-7 lead in a first quarter filled with big plays, but Olivet came back with 22 points before the half and went on to a 42-29 victory last Friday in KVA action. Tyler Stutzman rushed 31 times for 269 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Eagles. He scored the first two touchdowns in the Eagles’ second quarter rally, first from ten yards out and then from three. He would add a two-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. Eagle quarterback Jay Cousineau added an eight-yard scoring run before the half to give his team a 29-17 lead at the break. Delton had started off the scoring with a 63-yard touchdown pass from Gavin Brinley to Jordan Bourdo. The excitement didn’t last long though, as the Eagles tied things up at seven when Aaron Kelly returned the ensuing kick 84 yards for a score. The Panthers tacked on a 36-yard field goal by Brinley, and a 32-yard touchdown pass from Brinley to Jeff Bissett to close out the first quarter. Those two long touchdown passes accounted for two-thirds of Brinley’s complete passes on the afternoon. The Panthers didn’t have to throw too much tough, they actually outgained the Olivet offense on the night 377 to 363. An interception did stop one Delton drive short. The Eagles pounded out 309 yards on the ground, led by Stutzman. Cousineau was a perfect 5-for-5 passing for 54 yards. Cousineau connected with Kelly on a 19-yard TD pass to start the scoring in the third quarter. Bourdo scored both of the second half touchdowns for Delton Kellogg, the first in the third quarter on a one-yard run then the second on an eight-yard run in the fourth. Bourdo finished the night with 12 carries for 56 yards. Matt Ingle rushed 19 times for 150 yards to pace the Delton attack. Chris Horrocks led the Delton Kellogg defense with 17 tackles, Jake Drum had 13, and Jake Homister 12. Catholic Central 35, Thornapple Kellogg 7 Grand Rapids Catholic Central got four touchdown passes from quarterback Nick Ens, and the Cougars built a 35-0 lead, before closing out a 35-7 win over Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity football team Friday night in O-K Gold Conference action. Both teams moved the football, but a trio of turnovers helped do in the Trojans. TK didn’t get its points until early in the fourth quarter on a 22-yard touchdown run by quarterback Coley McKeough. Tyler Karcher added the extra point kick. By that time, Ens had connected on TD pass of 61 yards to Nate Lowe and ten, seven, and 63 yards to Austin Mead. “We did play pretty well defensively, we just didn’t slow them down enough” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “We had a hard time tackling them. They’re a very talented team. With their team speed, we just couldn’t slow them down.” The Cougars’ first score came on the ground, on a 40-yard touchdown run by Dan Quinn with 7:51 remaining in the opening quarter. Ben Ertl, the Cougar kicker, was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point tries for the night. Catholic Central pushed its lead to 28-0 at the half, on Ens’ 61-yard strike to Lowe, and then ten and seven-yard TD strikes to Austin Mead. Ens would connect with Mead again in the third quarter for a 63-yard score to push the lead to 35 points. McKeough did connect on 11-of-22 pass attempts for 227 yards. TK had 311 yards of total offense on the night, but lost one fumble and had two passes picked off. He also finished with 35 yards rushing. “Coley is a playmaker, and he had to scramble around a little bit, but he found the space where he could sling it,” Ruger said. “Jacob Bultema, and (Patrick) Bobolts did a good job receiving, and Marquise Gill did a nice job receiving and finding space.” Bultema led the way with 135 yards receiving on the evening. Ens connected on 13-of-18 passes for 292 yards. The Cougars added 133 yards on the ground. The Trojan defense was led by Kenny Price who had seven tackles. Karcher and Corey Carpenter had six tackles each. Carpenter also had an interception, that gave the Trojans some momentum early in the second half. Corunna 27, Lakewood 13 The Lakewood varsity football fell to 0-5 with a 27-13 loss at Corunna Friday night in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action. The Vikings spotted the Cavaliers a 27point lead, before getting a pair of touchdowns late. Lucas Porter cut into the Cavalier lead with a seven-yard touchdown run in the third. Nathan Bryans added a 24-yard touchdown reception off a pass from quarterback Jordan Smith in the fourth, and Cody Brown tacked on the extra-point for the game’s final score. Quarterback Brennin Adkins had two rushing touchdowns and running back Ryan Butcher tacked on one for the Cavaliers, and Adkins added a two-yard touchdown pass to Sage Smalley in the second quarter. Adkins scored on a 14-yard run for the only points of the first quarter, then added a oneyard scoring run in the second. The Cavaliers led 21-0 at the half. Butcher opened the second half scoring with a three-yard TD run. Butcher would finish the night with 25 carries for 113 yards. Adkins rushed nine times for 74 yards, and also completed 5-of-10 passes for 52 yards. It was a tough night for the Viking defense, but there were a few solid performances. Cody Lindemulder had 15 tackles, Ryan Steverson added 11, and Josh Willette had seven. “Cody had a great game. He did a great job,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “He came up and had three solo stuffs throughout the game. He came through on a blitz or on a read and came right up in the hole. Those were just impact hits.” Lakewood was hurt by three turnovers in the game, losing two fumbles and tossing one interception. Jordan Smith was 7-of-17 pass- FOOTBALL, continued on page 20 Panther running back Matt Ingle races around the right side of the Olivet defense Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 20 — Thursday, October 1, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lion soccer defeats Delton Kellogg in overtime by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The players and coaches from the bench poured on to Fuller Street Field. The Lions shook hands with the Delton Kellogg players. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team then celebrated its 6-5 overtime victory over the Panthers with a team photo. In the center of the back row, Ethan Hicks and Ross Smith lifted freshman Robbie Welch off the ground. Welch broke the 5-5 tie with a golden goal 3:44 into the first overtime session, giving the Lions their first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season. Welch fired the ball in front of the Delton Kellogg net, then waited outside as the ball bounced around. It shot back out to him and he fired the rebound into the open net. “We’ve got to capture the moment, because we’ve got so many that have just slipped away, in our minds,” said Maple Valley head coach Josh Meersma. “We lost about five games by a point.” Delton Kellogg took one-goal leads twice in the second half, on goals by Thiago Lima and Jimmy Deibert. Ethan Hicks tied up the game the first time, at 4-4, heading in a cross from Smith. The next answer didn’t come until the final minutes. Ross again earned the assist, knocking a pass to the center for teammate James Brown who broke free for a one-on-one opportunity with the Delton Kellogg keeper Joey Springer. He tapped a shot off the far post and into the net. Brown had two first half goals for the Lions, and Marcos Canizales one. Canizales scored in the first minute of the game, and the Lions didn’t trail until the second half. Deibert, Lima, and Joe Koopman had first half goals for Delton Kellogg. “I really love playing against Delton because for some reason we don’t get along,” said Meersma, but the intensity is always high and it brings out the best in both teams.” Maple Valley improved to 2-8-1 on the season with the win. The Lions’ celebration was so big Wednesday because it was such a relief to finally win a close one. A victory over Saranac had accounted for the Lions’ lone victory to the season until Wednesday. “When we came into the season we had a big group of seniors, and it was disappointing because they expected more out of themselves,” said Meersma. “All their work wasn’t paying off, and tonight it did.” “In those early games, it was really emotionally devastating for them to lose those close games.” Delton Kellogg bounced back to defeat Gobles 7-2 on Thursday afternoon to improve to 4-7 on the year. Lima scored on a shot three minutes into The Lions’ Cody Brumm turns to chase a loose ball in front of the Delton Kellogg net during the second half Wednesday night, as the Panthers' Brian Wilder (11) and Brandon Robbins (10) stay between him and the goal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the match, and notched his hat-trick just before the conclusion of the first half. He went on to score two more goals, and finish with five for the afternoon in the win. Mitch Wandell added a first-half golf for the Panthers, and Brogan Smith added one in the second half off an assist from Wandell. Delton continued to pressure Gobles with Ray Hettwer and Bruce Manly had the two goals for Gobles, both in the second half. The Panthers managed 25 shots on goal for the night, with Springer making 11 saves and Lima five at the other end in net for the Panthers. LHS spikers take Northwood tourney Delton Kellogg’s Thiago Lima (left) heads the ball over Maple Valley defender Ross Smith for a goal to tie Wednesday’s KVA contest at 3-3 late in the first half. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lakewood varsity volleyball team had a terrific week last week, opening up league play with a win and then taking the championship at the Northwood University Huskie Tournament. The Vikings knocked off Portland on the road last Thursday to start Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play 25-8, 25-12, 25-13. The Lakewood girls hosted a league dual for the first time this season last night, against Lansing Catholic, and return to action in the league at Corunna next Wednesday. Lakewood knocked off Flint Kearsley in the championship match Saturday at Northwood, 25-17, 25-22. “The victory gave the girls a taste of how it should feel at the end of every Saturday,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. In the semifinals, the Vikings dropped their only game of the day but still downed Reese 25-20, 23-25, 15-7. The Vikings were 3-0 in pool play. They topped Garber 25-6, 25-11, Cass City 25-10, 25-8, and Lansing Christian 25-15, 25-16. Chelsea Lake had 64 kills 17 blocks, 38 digs, 12 aces and 25 service points on the day to lead Lakewood. Kalli Barrone pitched in, slamming the ball for 35 kills, and stopping the opponents from hitting by putting up nine blocks. Rowland said “it all starting with libero Lexie Spetoskey”, who had 43 digs and 48 passes to begin the offense. Bethany Tingley and Madison King defensively dug 44 balls. Brooke Wieland did not shy away as she had 11 aces, 39 service points and dished out 102 assists. Kristen Hilley outjumped the opponents by slamming 15 kills. Emily Kutch found her timing and put down 15 kills, and six blocks. Olivia Davis balanced out the floor with three blocks and five kills. Britteny Hilley was a threat at the service line scoring 26 points. Dani Sczcepaniak also helped to set up the front line. The Lakewood varsity volleyball team celebrates its championship at Saturday’s Husky Invitational hosted by Northwood University. FOOTBALL, continued from page 19 ing for 64 yards for the Vikings. Bryans had three catches for 41 yards. Willette rushed the ball 11 times for 69 yards to lead the Vikings on the ground, and Porter carried the ball eight times for 51 yards. “We tried to mix it up this week,” said Veitch, “with being able to throw and run. I thought the kids did a great job.” Kalamazoo Christian 27, Maple Valley 7 Maple Valley got a big touchdown run from Brad Laverty in the second quarter, but that was all the scoring the Lions could muster in a 27-7 loss at Kalamazoo Christian Friday night. Laverty scored on a 71-yard run to tie the game at seven, but the Comets scored the next 20 points unanswered. Comet quarterback Jordan DeHaan connected on three touchdown passes, one in the second quarter from 36 yards out to Michael Visser to give his team the lead back at 14-7, then on one from eight yards away to Ben Brouwer with one minute left in the first half and one from ten yards away with 5:48 left in the third. Brouwer also had the Comets’ first touch- down of the night, on a one-yard plunge just over three minutes into the game. Laverty provided most of the Lion offense, rushing 19 times for 98 yards. He also completed 2-of-5 passes for 13 yards. The Lions had just 173 yards of total offense on the night. Kyle Burns contributed seven carries for 21 yards. DeHaan finished the night 16-of-29 passing for 220 yards. Zack Razenberg had five catches for 73 yards, and Visser three for 59. Mark Fletcher had 13 tackles for the Comets, and Gilbert Asafu-Adjaye 12. The Lion defense was led by Trenton Courtney and Kyle Burns who had ten each. Maple Valley is now 1-4 on the season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, while the Comets improve to 4-1. The number of undefeated teams in the league dropped by a third Friday, as previously unbeaten Delton Kellogg was downed by Olivet 42-29. Pennfield and Schoolcraft both improved to 5-0. The Pennfield boys downed Parchment 40-7, while Schoolcraft downed Hackett Catholic Central 41-7. TRAILS, continued from page 17 06698005 Motorized Transportation Plan for Southwest Michigan. The nine-county plan will be used by the Michigan Department of Transportation, local officials and advocacy groups to prioritize non-motorized investments in the region and will provide a vision for a non-motorized transportation network that will be used to secure private and governmental funding for implementation. Plan development is being funded by MDOT. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is facilitating and writing the nine-county plan with assistance from the Southwest Michigan Alliance for Recreation Trails. The commission is working with several partners to develop the plan, including Barry County Parks and Recreation, Barry County Road Commission, and the Thornapple Trail Association. For more information about the project, visit www.swmpc.org/smart_plan.asp or contact Suzann Flowers at flowerss@swmpc.org or 269-925-1137 ext. 17. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-10-08.pdf a2b7521ef2972218f72df6b7fa40ea81 PDF Text Text Chamber names Athena nominees Time to ignore gloomy forecast Saxons, Panthers push toward playoffs See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 19 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 41 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, October 8, 2009 NEWS Citizens seek recall of four Prairieville Township officials BRIEFS Girls Night Out returns tonight Ladies can enjoy special dining and shopping opportunities from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 8, when Girls’ Night Out returns to downtown Hastings. More than 30 downtown and Hastings area businesses will be rolling out welcome mats for the event and will offer discounts, demonstrations, give-aways, refreshments and more. Participating businesses will be identified by hot pink balloon bouquets displayed outside their doors. Downtown area business maps and Girls Night Out event listings can be picked up at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. State St. For more information, log on to www.barrychamber.com. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Earlier this month, the Prairieville Recall Committee filed a request with the Barry County Clerk’s office to hold a recall election for several members of the Prairieville Township Board, including Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens, and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie. Rebecca Gray, chairwoman of the recall committee, explained that the committee was formed in August and in addition to herself is comprised of Sharon Ford, Bill Robinson, Haley Vickery, Barb Cichy and Jim Varney, who act as the organization’s treasurer, cotreasurer, secretary and trustees, respectively. Among other allegations, the recall committee has alleged that township board members have repeatedly spent public funds in an unauthorized manner, committed numerous violations of the Open Meetings Act, violated the Freedom of Information Act and, overall, have poorly managed the township. Gray, who served as a trustee on the township board from 1999 to 2003, said the impetus behind the recall committee’s formation was the board’s decision to discharge Mark Doster from his position as an officer of the Prairieville Township Police Department during its July 8 meeting. According to the draft minutes of that meeting, the board entered into a closed session to discuss a police matter before re-opening the meeting to the public and discharging Doster. Gray alleged that Doster’s discharge was the focus of the closed session and, as such, violated the Open Meetings Act because Doster never requested a closed session to discuss his dismissal and was on duty while the closed session was held. In effect since 1977, the Open Meetings Act “They’re making all of these decisions outside the public eye, and they can’t tell me they’re not,” Rebecca Gray details, among other things, the transparency of actions and information that government bodies are required to facilitate. If Gray’s allegations are accurate, the Open Meetings Act supports her position regarding Doster’s discharge. The act states that “a public body may meet in a closed session only ... to consider the dismissal, suspension, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, or to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of, a public officer, 4-H open house is this evening The Barry County MSU Extension 4-H Program invite youths 5 to 19 years of age and their families to an open house Oct. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the MainStreet Savings Bank community room (629 W. State St., Hastings). Families can celebrate National 4-H Week and learn about the variety of programs offered to youths through 4-H. Several 4-H clubs will have displays showing different projects and programs. The open house gives families an opportunity to find out what clubs are close to them and what projects and programs they offer. A special presentation at 6:30 p.m. will include 4-H members sharing the differences that the 4-H program has made in their lives. For more information, call the Extension office at 269-945-1388. Groups to discuss trails tonight Anyone who wants to see trails, bike lanes and non-motorized facilities in Barry County can share input at a public meeting this evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will help create a vision of connected trails in Southwest Michigan, discuss priorities for projects and test the usability of the existing Southwest Michigan bike map. Input from this meeting will contribute to the progress of the Nine-County NonMotorized Transportation Plan. The plan will be used by the Michigan Department of Transportation, local officials and advocacy groups to prioritize non-motorized investments in the region and will provide a vision for a non-motorized transportation network that to secure private and governmental funding for implementation. Plan development is being funded by MDOT. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is working with several partners to develop the plan, including Barry County Parks and Recreation, Barry County Road Commission, and the Thornapple Trail Association. For more information about the project, visit www.swmpc.org/smart_plan.asp or contact Suzann Flowers at flowerss@swmpc.org or 269-925-1137. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 employee, staff member or individual agent, if the named person requests a closed hearing.” Doster could not be reached for comment. Gray alleged that, in addition to the July 8 meeting, board members violated the Open Meetings Act at the June 17, June 22, June 27, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and Sept. 16 meetings. According to Gray, e-mails she has obtained from the township illustrate that the board members also have violated the Open Meetings Act by discussing matters outside of meetings that can only legally be discussed during meetings. “They’re making all of these decisions outside the public eye, and they can’t tell me they’re not,” she claimed. Detailing one of the unauthorized purchases she believes the board has made, Gray explained that the panel voted at its March 23 meeting to issue a $16,900 check to CRT, a computer networking company located in Battle Creek, for the purchase of equipment and services to upgrade the township’s computers. However, Gray alleged that the board did not agree at that meeting or any held prior to it that the purchase of computer equipment and services from CRT should be pursued in the first place. While the minutes of the March 23 meeting show that the board did vote to issue such a check to CRT, an invoice from the company dated March 24 showed that the township owes $16,877 — not $16,900 — for “New Server BSA Project.” Gray also elaborated on several violations to the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) which she alleged township board members have made, saying that such violations were made in an effort to keep public information private. The state FOIA was adopted in 1976 and established guidelines for what information can be obtained from the government by the public and how the public can obtain such information. Under the FOIA, public bodies have five days to reply to requests for information, unless unusual circumstances exist, in which case public bodies can request extensions of up to 10 business days. The act allows government bodies to charge “reasonable fees” to make information available. According to Gray, one of the ways in which the township board members have attempted to keep information from her is by continuously requesting extensions without Supervisor Jim Stoneburner reasonable cause. “I had to wait 15 days for one piece of paperwork,” she claimed. “I was asked for a 10-day extension on one sheet of paper.” Gray also alleged that township board members have attempted to keep information from her by charging her for copies of frivolous information. Gray said that her requests for e-mails pertaining to business within the township resulted in her being charged for and receiving 200 documents, each containing no other message than the one commonly found at the end of emails informing recipients that “no computer viruses have been found.” “I’ve gotten 200 of these and paid 20 cents a piece for them,” she said. Gray added that her requests for copies of emails also have resulted in her receiving nearly 20 documents containing only page numbers, in addition to nearly 300 pages’ worth of e-mails of which she had already received copies. As with her other requests, the charge for this information was 20 cents per page, she added. “They’re trying to financially break me is what they’re trying to do,” she claimed. According to a copy of a statement from Bauckham, Sparks, Lohrstorfer, Thall and Seeber PC, a Kalamazoo-based law firm that PRAIRIEVILLE RECALL, continued on page 15 Planning commission sends three items to city council for approval No citizens make comments during three hearings Twins named Hastings homecoming king and queen Twins Jacob and Jenaleigh Bailey, the children of Jim and Deb Bailey were named king and Queen during half time of Hastings homecming game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Friday evening. It is the first time in Hastings High School history that siblings have been named homecoming king and queen. For more homecoming photos and results of the game, look inside this edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin). The Hastings City Planning Commission held three public hearings Monday evening on proposed ordinance amendments. No questions or comments were made by the public, and after a brief discussion on each, the commission approved motions to pass them along to the Hastings City Council for approval. The first proposed ordinance amendment, discussed by the commission, would create a neighborhood edge (NE) zoning district which was recommended in the city’s 2007 community comprehensive plan. The new district would serve as a transition from the central business district to the well-maintained residential districts. Commissioners discussed the required setbacks and a requirement that primary entrances for existing buildings face the street on which the addresses are located. Commissioner David Hatfield said that the ordinance should require the same of any new structures built within the proposed district. The commission unanimously approved a motion recommending that the city council adopt a proposed ordinance creating the NE zone after revisions were made regarding primary entrances of both new and existing buildings minimum rear setbacks of 12 feet and minimum side setbacks of six feet, with language allowing the planning commission permit deviations from those dimensions under certain conditions. An additional requirement calls for solid fencing surround- ing Dumpsters. The second public hearing, which once again garnered no comments or questions from the public, was a proposal to amend the preliminary initial urban service area (PIUSA) in the joint future land use plan to include the proposed site of the Pennock Hospital facility at the corner of M-37 ad M43 and the properties between that parcel and the existing PIUSA in the plan. The commissioners unanimously approved a motion that the proposal be adopted as presented, contingent upon all of the jurisdictions participating in the joint planning effort adopting identical amendments. The third public hearing regarded a draft ordinance to regulate wind energy systems within the city limits. Once again, there were no questions or comments from the public, and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Jim Wiswell questioned whether the proposed ordinance sufficiently regulated potential noise levels created by wind energy systems. The other commissioners said they felt that the draft ordinance addressed the issue adequately. Discussion also included the necessity of having a permit before installing a wind energy system of any size. The commission approved a motion to recommend the proposed ordinance to the city council after the language was clarified regarding the requirement of permits for wind energy systems. Commissioner David Jasperse cast the sole dissenting vote, stating that he was voting ‘no,’ not because he was opposed to anything in the ordinance, but because he did not support the installation of wind energy systems in residential zones. �Page 2 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Youth Advisory Council elects NEWS BRIEFS officers, planning roofsit continued from front page COA hosting fiddlers jamboree Next Chamber ‘coffee’ is Monday The Michigan Fiddlers Association will return to the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings Saturday, Oct. 10, for a day of music, food and dancing. Musicians from all over Barry County and West Michigan are expected to attend. Fiddlers will be showing their stuff from 2 to 5 p.m. Sign-up sheet will be available for open microphone, which will be from 5 to 6 p.m. From 6 to 9 p.m., plentiful music will include fiddles, guitars, dulcimers, bass fiddles, piano and more. Beginning at 6 p.m., the floor will be open for round, square and couples dancing. The Commission on Aging will be offering a dinner of barbecued beef sandwiches, pasta salad, chips, dessert and beverage. Dinner will be available from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at a cost of $6 for adults. All proceeds from dinner will go toward COA services for homebound seniors. Admission to the jamboree is free of charge, but freewill offerings will be appreciated. Proceeds at the door are split evenly between the fiddlers association and the COA. For more information, call Nellie at 517-628-2108 or Bob at 269945-2500. A legislative coffee, hosted by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Monday, Oct. 12, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The event is an opportunity to hear legislative updates from state and federal officials on issues that affect the area. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Chamber at 269-945-2454. Civil War to be reenacted at Historic Bowens Mills The sights and sounds of the War Between the States will come alive at Historic Bowens Mills Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, during the park’s “It’s Cider Time Festival.” The annual Civil War Days and living history encampment will be held along with tours of the old mill, cider making, live music and horse-drawn wagon rides. Activities begin at noon and continue until 5 p.m. both days. Civil War Days’ activities for both days include from noon to 1 p.m. artillery demonstrations and military drill; 1 p.m. cider pressing and corn meal grinding demonstrations; 3 p.m. battle on the village green; 4 p.m. cider pressing and corn meal grinding demonstrations. The gate fee is $5 per adult, and children 12 and under are $3 each. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park, at 55 Briggs Road. For more information, visit BowensMills.com or call 269-7957530. Barry CROP Walk steps off Sunday in Hastings Fourteen area churches are participating in the Sunday, Oct. 11, Barry County CROP Hunger Walk, which will begin and end at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway. More churches, walkers and donors are being encouraged to join the event which steps off at 2 p.m., rain or shine, followed by a celebration pizza party at around 3 p.m. with music by the praise team from Dowling Country Chapel. Registration starts at the Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. Twenty-five percent of the walk proceeds will be divided at various rates to help four food assistance programs through Love Inc, Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, Middleville Food Pantry and the Freeport Food Truck. In more than 80 countries, including the United States, Church World Service uses 75 percent of the proceeds to help the poorest of poor become more self-sufficient and to provide assistance after disasters. For additional information about the walk or to participate, call Nolan or Joan Hudson, 517-852-1821. Sen. Birkholz to hold office hours State Sen. Patty Birkholz or key staff members will hold office hours open to everyone who resides in the 24th District which includes Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. Birkholz or her staff will be at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State St., Monday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Someone from her office also will be in Eaton County at Charlotte City Hall, 111 E. Lawrence Ave., Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Birkholz or a representative will hold office hours at the Delta Charter Township Hall, from 4 to 5 p.m. That office is at 710 W. Saginaw Highway, Delta Township. The senator or her staff will be in Allegan County Monday, Oct. 26, at the Fillmore Township Hall, 4219 52nd St., Holland, from 9 to 10 a.m., and later that same same day at the Allegan City Hall, 112 Locust St. from 2 to 3 p.m. Youth Advisory Council officers for the 2009-10 year are (from left) President Caitlin Nosanov, Vice President Kayla Vogel, Secretary Connar Loew, sergeants at arms Dallas Swinehart and John Kalmink and press officer Nicole Rybiski. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Dating old photos on tap for Bernard Historical Society The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome. The program will be on “dating old pictures,” presented by Gordon Mitchell, of Hickory Corners. Those who attend may bring their vintage, undated photos, and Matchell will give his opinion on the dates. At 6:15 p.m. that same day, the society’s board of directors will meet. HCB, TradeMark offer homes tour Hastings City Bank and TradeMark Realty are partnering to offer a bus tour of currently available and affordable homes in the Barry County area Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A bag lunch will be provided afterward in the community room of Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. The tour is free and open to the community. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis, so reservations must be made at 269-948-5579. Barry County Transit will provide transportation. AYSO team raking leaves for trip The U-12 Boys National Team, affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Organization in Hastings, is gearing up to travel to West Palm Beach, Fla., to play in the AYSO National Games 2010. They will be competing with teams from all over the U.S., including Hawaii, during their July 4 tp 11, 2010, trip. The team’s first project to earn funds to offset costs of the trip will be a leaf-raking venture. They will rake leaves Oct. 10, 17, 24 and Nov. 7 in the Barry County area. Leaves will be raked by team members in exchange for donations. Call Assistant Coach Brad Tolles at 269-838-0701 or Carrie Larabee at 269838-6590 to schedule an appointment. At least two adults will be at each house to help the boys with the raking. Hastings Public Library events Thursday, Oct. 8 — Movie Memories, “The Women,” 5:15 to 8 p.m., community room. Friday, Oct. 9 — preschool story time, monsters and wild things, 10:30 a.m.; Project No Homework from 4 to 6 p.m., community room. Saturday, Oct. 10 — sustainable home and business tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pick up a free ride to Pierce Cedar Creek at the library); Prekindergarten through first grade “Where the by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation held an orientation meeting Oct. 3 at which they elected officers for the 2009-10 year. This year’s officers are president Caitlin Nosanov, vice president Kayla Vogel, secretary Connar Loew, sergeants at arms Dallas Swinehart and John Kalmink and press officer Nicole Rybiski. During the orientation, the group worked on leadership skills and began planning this year’s activities. The first scheduled activity will be a roofsit Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Second Hand Corners on State Street in Hastings. “For the past couple of years, the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council has hosted a fall roofsit. Over the years, we have raised thousands of dollars for Walk for Warmth, Love for Lennon, Green Gables Haven and so many more,” said Nosanov. This year, YAC is raising money for its endowment fund; which the group uses to grant money to different people and groups. YAC grants presented through June 2009 have totaled $294,413. “Every little bit helps us reach our goal, which is to help others reach their goal,” said Nosanov. “ We hope to see you there.” This year the group has $26,600 to grant over the entire year. The group will be reviewing the first series of grant requests they have received following the roofsit. Jennifer Richards directs the program and said YAC membership is open to youths age 13 to 21 attending public or private schools or homeschooled in Barry County. Anyone who would like more information about YAC may contact Richards at 269-9450526. Wild Things Are” party, 1:30 to 3 p.m., community room. Monday, Oct. 12 — craft of the month, pumpkin carving, 6 to 8 p.m., community room. Tuesday, Oct. 13 — toddler story time about apples, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; sustainability series continues with “Money and Debt” presented by Aaron Wissner of Local Future. For more information about any of the programs, call the Hastings Public Library at 269-945-4263. YAC members and advisors for 2009-10 are (front row, from left) Caitlin Nosanov, Connar Loew, and Brianna Daws (middle) Program Director Jennifer Richards, Paige Downs, Nicole Rybiski, Meghan VanZyl, Jenny LaJoye, Krystal Wensawer and Jordan Dimock, (third row) Advisor Mark Sheldon, Salla Swinehart, Kayla Vogel, Patricia Garber, Nick Peterson, John Kalmink and Advisor Karen Heath. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Homecoming decorating contest raises money for United Way During Hastings High School’s homecoming week, several local businesses raised a total $1,038 for the Barry County United Way’s Operation Christmas Gifts by participated in a decorating contest or having their windows painted by the high school cheer teams, which sponsored the fundraiser. Pizza Hut of Hastings won the contest, raising $347 by donating 20 percent of all sales on Sept. 29 and through monetary “votes” left by patrons in a specially marked canister. Members of the community helped determine which business would win the decorating contest by visiting participating businesses displaying a blue Saxon star in their windows and casting votes for their favorite displays illustrating the theme, “Saxon Fever — Catch It” and placing donation in canisters inside the businesses. Representatives from Pizza Hut were on hand to receive their prize (two season passes to all 2009-10 Saxon sporting events, spirit beads, megaphones and two “biggest fan of the week” T-shirts) between the first and second quarter of the homecoming game Friday. Participating in this year’s contest were Allure Hair Studio, City of Hastings, Coleman Agency, Pizza Hut, Walker Fluke and Sheldon and WBCH Radio. Businesses that did not participate in the contest but made donations to Operation Christmas Gifts and had their windows painted by the Hastings cheerleaders were Hodges Jewelry, King’s Appliances and Bedding, and Union Bank. Hastings High School cheerleading coaches Traci Downs and Diane Jager from the Coleman Agency, Aaron Winegar and Suzie VanHorn from Pizza Hut and Hastings High School cheerleading coach Amy Hubbell pose for a photo after it was announced that Pizza Hut had won the second annual Hastings Homecoming Business Decorating Contest. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings High School celebrates 2009 homecoming The Hastings High School cheer teams perform a dance routine during the pep assembly Friday afternoon. The senior float is based on the board game “Candyland.” Hastings High School homecoming court members (from left) Katie Ponsetto, Troy Dailey and Bethany Roberts smile and greet the crowd as they ride in the homecoming parade preceding the football game Friday evening. Patti LaJoye accompanies her husband, Joe LaJoye, as her serves as grand marshal of the homecoming parade. The Hastings High School color guard costumes include yellow raincoats, which they did not need during the parade or the game, despite a wet forecast. “Clue” is the theme of this float created by the junior class. (Front row, from left) Senior Matt Cathcart, junior Brandon McConnon, sophomore Josh Wheeler and freshman David Pierce compete in the Bosco Stick eating contest, coached by their classmates (back row, from left) Dustin Glaser, Taylor Simpson, Joey Longstreet and Katy Garber. Cathcart won the contest for the seniors. Hastings High School homecoming court members (from left) Ashley Purdun, Brittany Hickey and Jenaleigh Bailey wave to people lining the parade route on South Street. The Hastings High School Marching Band parades down South Street. The sophomore float, featuring a ‘Mousetrap’ theme, earns first place in the float building competition. Not in the parade since they were warming up for the football game are king candidates (from left) Dustin Glaser, Gage Pederson, Dewey Slaughter and Jacob Bailey. The fifth candidate was Troy Daily (not pictured), who accompanied the queen candidates in the parade (Photo by Dan Goggins). The freshmen float has a “Battleship” theme, complete with sound effects and smoke. �Page 4 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner It’s time to ignore the gloomy forecast Budget compromise Perhaps the hardest part of being in the legislature, especially during budget season, is that you can never get exactly what you want. Sometimes, all the options presented for a vote seem like bad options. I am amazed at how many times the only thing I hate more than voting “no” is voting “yes.” Other times, the right direction seems so clear, and yet the best ideas (in my opinion) never see the light of day. If the speaker of the house does not favor an idea, it never gets a vote. While I voted in favor of some pretty deep cuts in overall state spending, the speaker could have improved the budget bills before the body. In most cases, ideas are torpedoed in private, and the public never gets a look at the real options that were ruled out. But it is never too late. There are two areas I want to see modified. Revenue sharing (funding to local governments) was cut by 11 percent overall, and the Michigan Promise Scholarships are not yet funded at all. Some modest changes would accommodate restoration of these items, at least partially. A few years back (before I held state office), the state legislature passed a very big earned income tax credit (EITC). Without going into too much detail, this is a lowincome tax credit, tied to the federal tax code, which results in tax refunds that exceed the total tax liability. In 2010, the EITC is set to double from 10 percent of the federal credit to 20 percent. This comes with a pricetag of another $160 million. In other words, we will be giving $160 million more out in “refunds” to people who do not actually have any state tax liability in the first place. It is a clever form of wealth redistribution. I’d rather put that money into scholarships. Better to teach a man to fish than to give a man a fish. Michigan also has a new film credit equal to 42 percent of movie production costs. Most of the time, this credit also exceeds the total tax liability of the company. In 2009, the state gave away about $48 million in production credits. The 2010 budget assumes that this number will jump up to $150 million. Since the refunds to the movie companies exceed the total tax liability (by a lot), perhaps we should consider capping the cost of this credit at, say, $75 million. These two modest changes would accommodate significant restoration of funding for scholarships and revenue sharing. If the speaker put this up for a vote, I believe it would get bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. 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I’ve been thinking about a story I heard several years ago, while attending a seminar in Grand Rapids, featuring one of the nation’s top sales trainers Zig Ziglar. He’s written books, tapes and has taken the stage around the world to help people become better at what they do every day. He’s written: See You at the Top and Sell Your Way to the Top, Selling; a Great Way to Reach the Top; Goals: Setting and Achieving Them on Schedule and How To Be A Winner, just to name a few. One story he references at most of his seminars is “Acres of Diamonds,” and with so many people in an economic slump, it’s good to think about. The story is about an African farmer who heard about other farmers who made it big mining for diamonds. The tales so excited the farmer that he sold his farm and spent the rest of his life wandering the African continent searching unsuccessfully for the gleaming gems. Finally, worn out and in a fit of despondency, he threw himself into a river and drowned. Meanwhile, the man who eventually purchased his farm happened to be crossing a small stream in the middle of the property one day, when he noticed a bright flash of blue and red light coming from the stream bottom. He bent down and picked up a stone. It was a good-sized stone, admiring it; he brought it home and put it on his fireplace for decoration. Several weeks later, a visitor picked up the stone, looked at it closely and nearly fainted. He then asked the farmer if he knew what he’d found. When the farmer replied ‘no,’ that he thought it was just a piece of crystal, the visitor told him he had one of the finest diamonds ever discovered. The farmer had trouble believing him. He told the visitor that there were many more sprinkled generously throughout the creek bottom. The land the first farmer sold, to give him the time he needed to search for diamonds, turned out to be one of the most productive mines on the entire African continent. The first farmer owned the land free and clear but sold it to look for diamonds elsewhere. The moral of the story is clear: If the first farmer had only taken the time to study and prepare himself to learn what diamonds looked like in their rough state, and had a plan to thoroughly explore the property he owned before looking elsewhere, all of his wildest dreams may have come true. In Ziglar’s seminars, he teaches attendees to learn to avoid looking for greener pastures making sure what they already have is just as green or perhaps even greener than their neighbor’s. Maybe your neighbor is just giving it more care, some thought and a better understanding. Whether it’s a local business, job, or state and Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Chamber to laud exemplary customer service, investment at annual dinner The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will recognize chamber members going above and beyond the call of duty in two areas of business: customer service and capital investment. Awards will be made at the chamber’s annual dinner on Oct. 20. The Brick Award is an annual recognition presented to a chamber member who has made a commitment to Barry County through substantial capital investment in improving an existing facility or in building a new facility within Barry County. This chamber member demonstrates vision, commitment, growth and stability for the community, the workforce and future sustainability. The 2008 Brick Award recipient was the Middleville Downtown Development Authority in honor of the downtown improvement projects including streetscaping, renovation of the village hall and the multitude of facade improvements downtown. The Exemplary Customer Service Award is a new recognition for chamber members. Barry County is rich with companies committed to doing business locally. “Attention to details matter and service excellence is a top priority, said Valerie Byrnes, chamber president. “The recipient of this award, a person or business, exemplifies the highest standards, giving priority attention to every customer, client or guest. I like to call it the ‘Wow’ factor. It’s the difference between a transaction and an experience. It Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. local government, the best way for us to turn our economic problems around is to appreciate what we have to put together a solid plan to improve the situation. It’s easy for us to get caught up in the “sky-is-falling” propaganda of the national media. Yes, there are problems in the financial system, the automotive industry and business across the state. Money is tight, and times seem to be getting worse for many of our residents. But now, more than ever, we must take the time to look for the diamonds around us. I’m disgusted with many of the journalists in the national media. The national broadcast networks and many area metro papers spent the past two years convincing us about this financial disaster. In many cases, they were looking the other way while people and agencies on their watch dipped into public, corporate and investor’s funds for personal gain. Now many of those same news outlets have become victims of their own press. Metro readership is down. Some of the national television media’s credibility is in question. Daily newspapers across the country are cutting publication days, reducing staffs and downsizing their papers to stay under the guise of remaining competitive. Some media experts blame the Internet. I believe it was really their own fault because they were looking for excuses and greener pastures elsewhere, and they took their most important customers for granted – their local readers. In Barry County, our community papers are maintaining circulation while continuing to cover local government, community events, schools and local sports. Every week we scour the county for the diamond miners, the businesses, organizations that make Barry County a better place for all of us – greener pastures for all of us to do business. Sure, times are tough, but it’s no time to sit around dreaming about the people who appear to have it better than we do. It’s time to step back, concentrate on your work from another’s prospective and look for the diamonds. Think about it, some of the most successful businesses in Barry County today, grew out of what was at one time a simple idea many years ago, growing to what they’ve managed to build today. We can’t allow ourselves to get caught up in the “sky-is-falling” mentality. There are still plenty of opportunities all around us. We have a lot to be proud of. With the right skills and determination, we can make it all possible, one diamond at a time. could be the difference between losing a customer and gaining a customer for life.” With the addition of the Athena Award this year, the chamber is taking a sabbatical from awarding both the Chamber Member of the Year Award and the Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award and instead will make special note that all chamber members and volunteers are worthy of recognition and praise. “These are the businesses and individuals that are the lifeblood of the Chamber,” said Byrnes, “and we wish to celebrate our entire chamber member family at this year’s annual dinner. This is the time to come together to solidify the value of chamber membership and celebrate our business community.” The 2008 Chamber Business of the Year was County Seat Restaurant and the 2008 Chamber Volunteer of the Year was Mark Paradowski. Invitations to the dinner are available online at www.barrychamber.com. Prospective chamber members are welcome to attend the dinner. “We encourage you to come see what the chamber has to offer your business, get to know peer business owners and managers and join us in supporting local business in Barry County,” said Byrnes, adding, “Please be sure to nominate your candidate for the above awards.” Nomination forms are available by calling Lynn at the chamber at 269-945-2454. Give the gift of NEWS! Send friends and family a gift subscription to The BANNER! To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Wait ‘til next year? The Detroit Tigers lost a one-game play-off with the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night, 6-5 in 12 innings, for the American League Central championship and the right to face the Yankees in the first round of the playoffs. The Tigers had a seven-game lead in early September, and still led the division by three games with four to play. What do the Tigers need to do in the off-season to make the playoffs next year? 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 5 Chamber of Commerce honors Athena nominees The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is honoring exemplary Chamber members through the Athena Award. The award celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. Athena honors women and men who excel in their chosen fields, have devoted time and energy to their communities in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow. The Chamber of Commerce will honor the nominees at its annual dinner Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Hastings Country Club. The recipient will be announced at the dinner, along with the winners of the Brick Award and the Exemplary Customer Service Award. “The Athena Award is not meant to serve as a competition, but to serve as a celebration of excellence,” said Valerie Byrnes, executive director of the Chamber. The following information was submitted for the 2009 nominees, who are listed in alphabetical order: Lani Forbes, executive director Barry County United Way; nominator: Congressman Vern Ehlers. During Lani’s tenure with the United Way, she has invited women to take on leadership roles in activities such as mentoring for financial literacy and Youth United Way. Lani is a part of the HomeTown Partnerships Youth Pillar, a graduate of the Barry County Leadership Program and a founding board member of Green Gables Haven Domestic Violence Shelter. She has challenged the Barry County Local movie club celebrates first anniversary by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Movie Memories and Milestones (MMM), a local movie club that meets weekly in the Community Room at the Hastings Public Library, celebrated its first anniversary last week at a special party with a room full of attendees. The club is comprised of a group of people (called cast members), who have a passion for film and meet to watch and discuss classic films and other movies from the 1930s, ‘40s and 50s. The club also has occasional parties. Purple is the club’s signature color, and refreshments, including a special cake, reflected that at last Thursday’s anniversary party. “It is still so amazing and unbelievable to me that MMM is celebrating its one year anniversary,” said Charles Yost, founder and creative force behind the club. “How exciting it is for me, the newsletter staff, and all our faithful cast members. Without each and every one of them, MMM would not be the success it is today. My heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation alone cannot express the joy I have experienced this past year knowing that one of my lifelong passions has been realized. I cannot begin to put into words what this has meant to me personally, and so I want to thank everyone again...” Susan Hustwick, a journalism major who handles lay-out and design of MMM’s quarterly publication, The Reel Revue, and also writes articles for it, said the club has been a good outlet for her. “I have never been real involved in a whole lot; I just worked. I don’t work anymore, and it’s just been really good to be part of something social that I haven’t done in many years. I have a passion for old films. I love the older stuff. I watch everything, unfortunately, but I like the old stuff the best. Probably the 1930s are my favorite time frame; it was kind of a glamorous time.” Sandra Johnson, who writes a “Cooking With the Stars” column for the club newsletter, said she enjoys coming to watch movies every week and being part of the club. “I’ve learned a lot about the movies that I’ve seen before, but a lot of the trivia that goes with it and the different movie stars. Like Susan, I have always worked so I’ve never had much of a chance to really be able to sit and see the movies and enjoy them. Now, I can sit and relax and enjoy them and the social time with the people. The little gettogethers and little parties that we have, it’s all real nice. I enjoy it very much,” Johnson said. Yost, who writes the editorial for the newsletter and is editor-in-chief, noted that Johnson is the only one who has been to every movie, newsletter meeting, party and get-together the club has had. “She’s the glue,” he said. “She helps to set-up and cleans when the parties are over... She’s just been a wonderful asset. Both Susan and Sandra have been (wonderful assets) ... It’s just a wonderful group ... the newsletter staff is just wonderful...” Ann Kuhlman, another feature contributor to the MMM newsletter, said she also has enjoyed being part of the club. “Like Sue (Susan) and Sandy, I worked all my life. I knew Sue from nursing. We worked together years ago. I’ve enjoyed it (MMM) because not only have I made new friends, but I’ve become reacquainted with some old friends,” Kuhlman said. “I’ve always enjoyed old movies – not the extent that maybe they have – although I always watched them on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, like you would when you were growing up. My folks were older so they knew and appreciated the older movies to begin with, so those were what I was more familiar with. I enjoy just getting together and being able to get out a little bit and enjoy people,” she said. MMM newsletter contributor Terry Dennison, who handles public relations and advertising, and Donna Mooney, another newsletter contributor, were not available for the interview. The movie club meets from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday. There are no dues to belong to the MMM club, and there are no admission fees to movies. All are welcome. October has been designated as Joan Crawford Month for the club. On Oct. 15, there will be a special presentation of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Those who attend MMM’s movie sessions may acquire a copy of MMM’s newsletter for a $1 donation. Some of the many people attending the first anniversary of Movie Memories and Milestones group are pictured here (from left) Amy Kuhlman, Ann Kuhlman, Sandra Johnson, Dora Yost, Susan Hustwick, Ruth Rust, club founder Charles Yost holding the anniversary cake, Janine Kasinsky, Joyce Towne, Phylis Anderson, Bill Towne, Marilyn Ridenour and Nate Kuhlman. Bob May Jan Hartough Lani Forbes Elaine Gilbert David Hatfield Bonnie Hildreth community to provide greater support for women through her work to create programs such as the Volunteer Center, the Fresh Food Initiative, the Family Mentoring Program and the United Way’s Backpack Program. Lani also serves as a first responder for the Freeport Fire Department and for 12 years has served as a Freeport Village Council member. “Lani wants to know that every day she is making a difference, large or small, in someone’s life by giving them the right tools to succeed,” wrote Ehlers. Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor J-Ad Graphics Inc.; nominator: Fred Jacobs J-Ad Graphics Inc. As a dedicated reporter and assistant editor with J-Ad Graphics for more than 31 years, Elaine likely has written more than 15,000 stories, very frequently featuring women and girls in all aspects of their lives. She puts people at ease during interviews and very willingly puts others in the spotlight. Yet as a professional journalist, she will take on hard news stories, presenting information in the fair and honest manner that is her nature. Elaine gives of her time to the community through her work with the Delton CROP Walk, Barry County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, extensive work at her church, the Hastings Women’s Club, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Board of Directors, Love Inc., the Hastings Public Library’s reader mentoring program and more. Elaine was the 2005 recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award. “Elaine approaches her work — whether paid or unpaid — with the same amount of dedication and always with a sense of humor. She is truly an unsung heroine who is deserving of this award,” wrote Jacobs. Jan Hartough, state coordinator for public deliberation, Michigan State University Extension; nominators: Nancy Goodin, Hastings City Bank, and Jennifer Richards, Leadership Barry County. As one of the first female Extension directors in the sate of Michigan, Jan began her career by breaking new frontiers and has supported and mentored other colleagues as they entered the profession. Jan served Barry County as MSU Extension director for 25 years. Jan is the founder of the leadership program in Barry County which was established in 1990 and is still going strong today with more than 330 graduates. Jan has been instrumental in developing programs throughout Barry County, providing opportunities to many individuals over the years and providing mentoring and guidance POKER RUN October 10, 2009 • Sign Up Starts at 9:00 a.m. Bikes will Leave Approximately 11:30 a.m. COUNTY SEAT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (Breakfast will be available) Come celebrate with us Margaret “Maggie’ Converse 80th Birthday Saturday, Oct. 10 77539067 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week OPEN HOUSE • 2-4 p.m. at COUNTRYVIEW APARTMENTS 435 Scribner, Delton Call for directions 623-2921 or 664-3537. No gifts please! Busy family practice is seeking a FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST Tracey… 269-838-0844 or Deb (269) 908-8061 The weather forecast is looking chilly - PLEASE COME LET YOUR HEART KEEP YOU WARM!! CHLOE CASE a beautiful 10 year old girl from Barry County - diagnosed with Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s immune system. There are only 300 cases diagnosed worldwide. There is no cure - and also now diagnosed with Pyroderma Gangrenorauos a rare skin disorder causing recurrent painful scarring skin sores that require hospitalization for treatment - this may be related to the LAD. We are sincerely hoping that Barry County and surrounding areas will come together and give this little girl some hope, happiness, strength and if nothing else the power of love and heart to help her overcome this horrid disease and resume being a normal, healthy, free, happy little girl able to run and giggle and be silly like all little girls with no pain or fear. Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, verifying insurance, collection of co-pays, etc. Average 35 hours per week; experience in a medical office needed, electronic practice management systems a plus. Servicing All Makes & Models Please send resumes to Family Tree Medical Associates Attn: Dr. Garber 77539177 of trustees, HomeTown Partnerships chair, and many more. Bonnie stays involved in community service projects and engages women in the work of the community foundation in addressing community issues through open forums and collaborative dialogue. She shows women how to keep their “eyes on the prize” and overcome hurdles to reach a goal. “Bonnie leads by example. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious as she articulates her vision for projects that make the community a better place to live,” wrote her nominators. Robert May, mayor, City of Hastings; nominators: Deb May, wife; Lori Parmenter, City of Hastings. Bob has supported women in leadership for many years and each year presents a proclamation for Equal Pay Day to the Business and Professional Women Foundation. He is active within the community, serving on multiple boards and organizations including the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, city planning commission and the nature area board. Bob was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds Award in 2008 and was also recognized as the advocate of the year by the Michigan Association of Mayors during that same year. Bob has served on the Hastings City Council since 1992 and mayor since 2004. “He is the No. 1 promoter and advocate of the city of Hastings, the citizens that live here and those that come to visit.” The Athena Award was first presented in 1982 in Lansing and has grown to include presentations to more than 5,000 individuals in hundreds of cities in the United States, as well as in Canada, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. The award takes the form of a handcast bronze sculpture symbolizing the strength, courage and wisdom of the recipient. Signature sponsors for the local award are Pennock Health Services and Firstbank. To attend the annual dinner and celebration of accomplishments, contact the Chamber at 269945-2454 by Monday, Oct. 12. Seating is limited. 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI 49058 Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads 1375 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 NO PHONE CALLS along the way. Jan was a key leader in helping to form the collaborative human services connections of the Barry County Resource Network. “Jan has led the way for many women in the county by being the first, or one of the first, women to accept leadership roles and responsibilities and has opened the door for others to follow,” wrote her nominators. David Hatfield, president and CEO, MainStreet Savings Bank; nominators: Melody Bowman, Sandy Nichols, Patty Woods MainStreet Savings Bank,, Dave has spent his entire career in the financial services industry and contributes to the community through dedicated involvement through Hastings Rotary Club, Barry County United Way and the Barry Community Foundation to name just a few of the organizations where he contributes his time and talents. He was instrumental in building the new partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Alliance in an effort to propel the organizations to a new level of community leadership and collaboration. Dave serves as the leader of an organization with a 90 percent female workforce and provides a flexible environment, allowing working moms to find the balance to juggle work and home. Dave serves as a mentor to employees, colleagues and peers, alike. “Dave’s leadership creates ‘opportunities to achieve’ through a work environment that includes challenge, self-motivation and inventive thinking,” wrote his nominators. Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO, Barry Community Foundation; nominators: Ginger Hentz, Barry County MSU Extension, and Janie Bergeron, Green Gables Haven. Bonnie builds leadership through engagement, consensus and ‘sharing the prize.’ Her tireless efforts have led to the implementation of a countywide asset-based community development initiative, HomeTown Partnership. Over the years, Bonnie has been involved in myriad community boards and service organizations including the Jaycees, Pennock Hospital board 77537667 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI Call us at 948-9891 Single Rider… $10.00 • Couple… $25.00 NO Bike - just please come and be a part at her family home for a pig roast, games, silent auction and live music by AmpRage a classic rock band. $10.00 800 W. Drake Road, Dowling, MI. �Page 6 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Marriage Licenses Area Obituaries Elvert Wilson Mott Freddie Franklin Brown Jr., Bellevue and Jennifer Kay VanKoevering, Bellevue. Jacob Hadley Cole, Nashville and Jamie Lynn VanBoven, Hastings. Jessey James Ellard, Dowling and Samantha Lynn Cary, Delton. Donald Wayne Finney, Hastings and Jennifer Fileccia, Stockbridge. Dale Wayne Hastidt, Plainwell and Lorraine Sue Robinson, Plainwell. Duane Alan Knight, Martin and Debra Jeanne Dewey-Perry, Delton. Russell James Mawby, Hastings and Samantha Jo Nyberg, Hastings. Daniel Ryan Porter, Denver, CO and Alexa Lussier Kellogg, Denver, CO. Brian David Syswerda, Middleville and Sara Kay Prusakiewicz, Middleville. Jason Alan Vanderwall, Middleville and Michelle Lynn Bivens, Middleville. Nicholas Richard Williams, Hastings and Ann Marie Mancini, Hastings. Max William Wilson, Nashville and Lisa Michelle Hamilton, Nashville. Worship Together… 77539064 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 19th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct. 11 - Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45. Noisy Offering for Love Inc. Sunday School 9:30. Handbell’s at both services. Call Committee 12:00. Crop Walk, Presbyterian Church. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; Menders. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Lounge. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Mildred (Olin) Payne Mildred (Olin) Payne passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. She was born in South Boardman, MI in 1915, the daughter of Duras and Evelyn Olin. She attended St. Mary's school of nursing in Grand Rapids and married Bert A. Payne after her graduation. Mildred and Bert moved to Hastings in 1943 where they raised their children Jackie, Bert, Janet and Tom. Mildred and Bert were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. After working as a nursing supervisor for more than 30 years, Mildred retired from Pennock Hospital to travel with her husband. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Auburn Olin, and her beloved husband of 59 years, Bert. Mildred is survived by her children: Jackie (Ron) Lewis of Hastings, Bert Payne of San Ignacio, Belize, Janet (Sam) Mitchell of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, Tom Payne of San Diego, CA. She also leaves behind 12 grand children, 23 great grandchildren, one greatgreat granddaughter, her very good friend Val Bauchman, her sister-in-law Francis Olin of Lowell and many nieces and nephews. Millie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Thornapple Manor. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Officiating the service was Dr James Spindler. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. MIDDLEVILLE - Charles K. Miller of Middleville passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at his home at the age of 76. He was born December 12, 1932 in Battle Creek to David and Peggy (Wood) Miller. He graduated from Hastings High School where he met JoAnne Burr and they were married in the First Methodist Church of Hastings on October 24, 1952. Charles was an entrepreneur most of his life He and his wife were former owners of American Fire Protection Inc. He was known as a prankster and jokester and loved to make people laugh. He was a collector of many things. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling, family and friends; but most of all his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Cindy Miller of Lugoff, SC, Matthew (Sandra) Miller of Middleville, Mark (Danielle) Miller of Portland, Tom (Laurie) Miller of Charlotte and Rebecca (Eric) Greisinger of DeWitt; brother, Ray Miller of Hastings; sisters, Ann Welton of Hastings and Linda Craig of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnn; and sister, Mary Kerr. Charles is at the Lauer Family Funeral Home- Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where the family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Friday 9-10 AM with Funeral Services following at 10 AM. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis society. Please share a memory with Charles’ family at www.lauerfh.com. Marjorie Grant VERMONTVILLE - Marjorie Grant, of Vermontville, formerly of Delton, passed away September 30, 2009 in Hastings. Mrs. Grant was born November 25, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Louis and Angie Machalak. She enjoyed, knitting, crocheting, reading, fishing, making her silver dollar pancakes and going for drives on Sunday. She is known for baking pies, especially apple pies. On September 8, 1951 Marjorie married Harry D. Grant and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents. Mrs. Grant is survived by her daughters, Angela (Ralph) Walker or Oregon, OH and Josephine (Terry) Klotz of Vermontville; sister -in-law: Iva LeVally of Temperance; grandchildren, Ralph Eric (Nichole) Walker Jr., Robert (Raquel) Walker, Jennifer (JJ) Triik, Amanda McClendon and Taylor Klotz; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated October 2, 2009 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Fr. Robert Creagan officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 11137 Floria Rd, Delton, MI 49046 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 Sunrise DR Tucson, AZ 85718. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Marjorie's online guest book. Mabel Dolores Boylon HASTINGS - Mabel Dolores Boylon, age 89, of Hastings passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 3, 1920 in Parnell, the daughter of John and Rose (Myers) McGann. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School and went on to Western Michigan University Teacher's College for two years where she received her teaching degree. Mabel was married on June 6, 1942 to Robert G. Boylon. She taught in a one room school house and at St. Mary's Elementary School in New Salem. Mabel was born and raised in Parnell, and moved to Dorr, two years after her marriage to Robert Boylon. In 1962 Mabel, Robert and her three children moved to Freeport, where they owned and operated the Shamrock Tavern until 1978 when they moved to Hastings. Mabel became an active volunteer, she was a dedicated member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and regularly visited and took communion to the sick and home bound. She arranged Masses for residents at Thornapple Manor, taught CCD to children and was a member of many church guilds. Mabel was also a committed volunteer in many other capacities. She volunteered at Thornapple Manor for over 40 years, at Love Inc. for 23 years and also with Habitat For Humanity for many years and was a long time patron of the Hastings Public Library. For this and many other community services she was awarded the Barry County Senior Award in 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, December 28, 1993, her parents and eight siblings. Mabel is survived by her daughters, Anne M. Boylon of Brooklyn, NY., Marylou Rewa of Allegan, and Patricia Boylon of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Molly Buist of Grand Rapids, Dennis Boylon of Seattle, Washington, Dena Negrelli of Hickory, North Carolina, Brian Rewa of Fennville, and Kate Aro of Kalamazoo, and her seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday from 58pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 11:00am with Fr. Alfred J. Russell and Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will take place at 2:30pm on Friday at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Parnell. Memorials can be made to Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI. 49058, Habitat For Humanity 1220 W. State St. Hastings, MI. 49058 or Love Inc. 305 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, MI. 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY LAKE WALES, FL - Elvert Wilson Mott, of Lake Wales, FL, former long-time resident of Delton, passed away in Lake Wales, Florida on October 4, 2009, at the age of 90. The only son of the six children of Russell and Blanche (Clark) Mott, Elvert was born on January 30, 1919, in Barry Township. He was president of the Kellogg High School graduating class of 1937. A veteran of WWII, Elvert proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following the war, Elvert returned to Delton, where he married Kathryn B. Horton, raised two children, Nancy and Russell, and lived in the same house on Grove Street for over 50 years. He was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, where he coached church baseball and little league teams. A former Boy Scout leader and member of the Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge, Elvert will be also remembered as a respected journeyman carpenter. He loved maps, travel, crossword puzzles, gardening, and the Detroit Tigers. He and Kathryn were once honored as Grand Marshalls of the Founders’ Day parade in Delton. Kathryn died in 1993 and Elvert’s daughter, Nancy Mott Lawson, passed away in 2007. On September 10, 1994, Elvert married Mildred (Smith) Gay. In addition to Mildred, he is survived by his son Russell Mott (Adrienne Ressler) and granddaughter Elisa Mott of Plantation, FL; step-children Richard (Jeannie) Gay, of Montana, Joan (Larry) Lester of Florida, and Robert (Lois) Gay of Kalamazoo; his sisters LaVera Johncock, Thelma Rhem (Chet Carter), Marjorie Willbur, and Merlyn (Gordon) Duisterhof; seven step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his close friends from Delton. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m., David Hills officiating at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Following a luncheon at the church, interment will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or Dove Healthcare in Lake Wales will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral. com to view and sign Elvert Mott’s online guest book. Charles K. Miller �Social News Ingersoll-Schluckbier John Ingersoll of Lowell and Teresa Morgan of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Marie to Don Schluckbier, son of Vicky Frontiera of Ludington and John Schluckbier of Ionia. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Lowell High School and is currently employed at Grace Haven. The groom-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Ionia High School and is currently employed at Bennett Industries. The couple will be married on October 10, 2009 and will reside at their home in Ionia. Frances Schneider to celebrate 100th birthday Frances Schneider will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with an open house at First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Please come and wish Fran, with her family, a happy 100th birthday. No gifts please. Cards may be sent to Carveth Village, 690 W. Main, Middleville, MI 49333. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 7 Hastings Rotary Club honors the deceased with Trees of Remembrance by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On Monday, members of the Hastings Rotary Club visited Historic Charlton Park as part of Trees of Remembrance, a service that memorializes both deceased members of the club and immediate family members of Rotarians with the planting of maple trees at the park. Honored Monday were Rotarians Herman Bottcher, Jim Coleman, Donald Haywood, Sr., Joseph Hubert, Jerry Jacobs and Raymond Wieland. Bonnie Cove, wife of Rotarian Gordon Cove, also was honored. Before members of the club visited the park, Dave Wren, a member of the committee responsible for creating Trees of Remembrance, discussed the history of the service. “Prior to 1982, when a death occurred in the Hastings Rotary Club family, the club’s expressions of condolences to the (families) was in the form of flowers and memorial contributions, which were and still (are), to this day, very honorable things to do,” Wren explained. “While these expressions were appropriate, it became known that club members overwhelmingly believed that more should be done to publicly honor club members who had served this community so faithfully for so many years and also to acknowledge the death of ... club members’ immediate families.” Dave Wren discusses the history of Trees of Remembrance. Bissetts to celebrate 25th anniversary Vera Tasker to celebrate 90th birthday The family of Vera Tasker invite you to an open house in celebration of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Caledonia. Mark and Karen will celebrate 25 years of marriage on Oct. 13, 2009. They are very loving parents to Boe, Britt, Jeffrey and Shelby. They own and operate the Legends Sports pub in Delton. They participate in community projects in Delton and are wished many more happy memories to come. Newborn Babies GIRL, Violet Marie Kidder. Proud parents are Jacquelyn Helsper and Harry (Chad) Kidder Jr. Born on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. Weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., 20 inches long at Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids. GIRL, Lillian Evelyn, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. to Jessica Fischer and Travis Robinson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Trey Anthany, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. to Amber Laurin and Robert Brown III of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Jeffery Eugene, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18, 2009 at 9:41 p.m. to Steven and Kristen Maple of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Landon Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 9, 2009 at 5:35 a.m. to Brad and Amanda Currier of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Shaun Micheal, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 19, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. to Becky and Lee Strimback of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Mattias Jadon, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16, 2009 at 12:58 a.m. to Brandy McKelvey and Jedidiah Wieland of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Gavin Micheal James, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 22, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. to Brittney and Randy Silsbee of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Faith Rai, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16, 2009 at 3:53 a.m. to Shellie Silverhtorne and Jason Spencer of Sunfield. Weighing 3 lbs. 9 ozs. and 16 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Kate, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 22, 2009 at 9:24 p.m to Zack and Kellie Norton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Leeland Alejandro, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. to Chantel Gerber and Steven Dinger of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. String instrument ensemble forming Music Connections, an ensemble of bowed string instruments is open to anyone of any age who is able to read music and play notes in the first position (violin and viola) or have the equivalent mastering for students of cello and bass. The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from now through May 20 at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. The tuition is $125 per year per person. Tuition for a second family member is $62.50. Need-based scholarships may be available. Sign-up for the program is through the Battle Creek Youth Orchestra, 269/966-2527 or bcyouthorchestra@aol.com. For more information call Director Beth Lepak, 269/948-9327. Rev. Michael Anton addresses attendees of Historic Charlton Park during a ceremony for Trees of Remembrance. Skedgells celebrate 60th anniversary Gerald and Joyce Skedgell will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15, 2009. Gerald retired from Hastings Mutual and Joyce retired from Federal Housing Administration. They have three children, Linda (Jim) Titze of Minnesota, Brenda Lockwood and Steve (Michelle) Skedgell, both of Hastings. They have six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Those wishing may send cards to Gerald and Joyce at 628 W. Clinton Street, Hastings, MI 49058 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. According to Wren, the deceased were honored for the first time through Trees of Remembrance on Oct. 3, 1982. Two boulders found at Historic Charlton Park also were made part of the service and placed among the trees at the park, he added. “Large bronze plaques were attached to the boulders,” he explained. “The first boulder would memorialize club members and families from the founding of the Hastings Rotary Club from 1920 through 1980. The second boulder would memorialize individual mem- bers and families with appropriate nameplates. Sugar maples would be planted thereafter. To this date, including today’s honorees, 36 individual loved ones have been memorialized since 1982.” The motto of the service is, “When a life ends, a new life begins.” Wren said that, in addition to honoring the deceased, one of the goals of the Trees of Remembrance site is “to bring beauty to the landscape, provide a home for wildlife and pleasure to all those who pass by it.” This boulder at Historic Charlton Park memorializes Rotarians and their families. �Page 8 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Put these estate planning moves to work Like everyone else, you want to leave a legacy. To make it happen, though, you need to do some estate planning. For most of us, that sounds like a scary task, but it doesn’t have to be — as long as you break it down into a few key moves. Here, in a nutshell, are some of the broadbased moves you’ll want to consider: • Communicate your wishes. When drawing up your estate plan, you can’t leave anything to chance — so you need to communicate your wishes in writing. This means you need to draw up the appropriate legal documents, such as a will and a living trust. If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings will be distributed to your “heirs” as defined by state laws — and these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind. If you want to avoid probate and possibly draw up more complex instructions —, for instance, leaving different amounts of money to different heirs at different points in their lives — you may also need to create a trust. • Protect your family. When you hear the words “estate planning,” your first thoughts may be of what you can leave behind to grown children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. But if you develop your estate plan while your children are young — and you certainly should — you should name a guardian for them in case both you and your spouse were to die prematurely. Of course, you’ll also need to consider having the right type and amount of life insurance for survivor income and loan repayments. • Position your investments to benefit your heirs. You can arrange for some of your investments to provide significant benefits to your heirs. For example, you can stretch your IRA to extend the key benefit of IRAs — taxdeferred earnings — over a period of several years. You should also make sure you’ve updated beneficiary designations on various accounts, such as annuities and 401(k) plans, to make sure the assets go to the right people. These designations are very important, as they can supersede even the instructions in your will. • Protect against incapacity. None of us can predict the shape of our physical and mental well-being in the years to come. But to protect your family, you’ll certainly want to be prepared for everything. That’s why you’ll want to make the appropriate arrangements, such as establishing a power of attorney and health care directive, while you’re still healthy. These types of documents will empower family members, or other people close to you, to take the necessary steps to carry out your wishes even if you become incapacitated. As with other aspects of your estate plan, however, you’ll want to review these arrangements periodically to make sure they still reflect your current thinking. To make any of these moves — in fact, to make any moves at all related to estate planning — you’ll need to work with a team of professionals, including your tax, legal and financial advisors. Comprehensive estate planning can be complex and time-consuming — but it’s worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones does not provide tax or legal advice. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 17.81 -.09 AT&T 27.15 -.05 CMS Energy Corp. 13.35 -.16 Coca-Cola Co. 54.32 +1.01 Dow Chemical Co. 24.96 -1.39 Exxon Mobil 68.66 -.41 Family Dollar Stores 28.48 +2.53 Ford Motor Co. 7.14 -.31 First Financial Bancorp 12.67 +.63 Intl. Bus. Machine 121.35 +2.54 JCPenney Co. 34.87 +1.16 Johnson & Johnson 60.29 -.64 Kellogg Co. 49.30 -.15 McDonald’s Corp. 57.44 +.27 Pfizer Inc. 16.78 +.01 Sears Holding 65.89 +.09 Spartan Motors 4.92 -.35 TCF Financial 12.89 -.41 Wal-Mart Stores 49.48 +.25 Gold $1039.70 +45.30 Silver $17.30 +1.12 Dow Jones Average 9731.25 -10.95 Volume on NYSE 1.2B +100M Michigan posts ‘four-peat’ for improved retail sales The Michigan Retail Index, a gauge of the health of Michigan’s retail industry, moved higher during August for the fourth consecutive month — a “four-peat” — since retail sales and short-term outlook both improved. The index is a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. “August was slightly better than July and the best month in more than a year,” said MRA President and CEO James P. Hallan. “This four-peat suggests that retail sales hit bottom in early spring. While we cheer this long-awaited improvement, we must also caution that a majority of retailers in this state are still hurting. We have a long way to go, but it’s heartening that the arrows continue to point in the right direction.” The Michigan Retail Index survey for August found that 35 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 53 percent recorded declines and 12 percent saw no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted performance index of 46.6, up from 45.0 in July, 41.2 in June, 35.2 in May and 32.8 in April. Index values above 50 generally indicate an increase in positive activity, while values below 50 indicate a decrease. Looking ahead, 43 percent of retailers said they expected higher sales from September through November over the same period last year, while 35 percent projected a decrease and 22 percent no change. That puts the seasonally adjusted outlook index at 53.5, up from 52.7 in July, 48.7 in June and 45.6 in May. General merchandise retailers fared the best, as did stores in northern Michigan. Tonight’s meeting of the Lake Odessa area Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. Visitors are always welcome. The topic will be “A Review of 1959, viewpoint from 50 years later.” Come and see what the Lake Odessa was reporting. There will be on update on the painting project and other activities. Future plans include an invitation dinner and Christmas Round the Town in late November. Saturday’s meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society will feature author Steven Lehto who wrote “The Life of Douglas Houghton: Michigan’s Columbus.” Houghton, an explorer and geologist, was a pivotal figure in the development of the Upper Peninsula. A dinner Saturday evening will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. This is always a great evening not only for the good food but a chance to see people from the surrounding countryside and beyond. A large sign posted on a vacant lot at the east end of Fourth Street indicates the site of the next Habitat house. The Lake Odessa Community Grief Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p. at Central Church in Lake Odessa. This is a program of Hospice. There will be a lasagna dinner at LeValley Church Sunday, Oct. 11. Serving is from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kelsey Highway location. St. Edward’s Family Center is the site of a benefit dinner Sunday, Oct. 18, for Ben Teachworth and family. This is because of major injuries he had after falling from a roof at his mother’s farm, breaking both legs and other injuries. Workers will be serving baked potatoes and chili. Each Friday and Saturday, a flea and farm market is held at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Fall is here. Soybean fields have pretty well turned yellow. Corn stalks are changing color and show signs of dryness. Fall flowers are at their best. Downtown, the McCartney Agency has a beautiful row of mums on the south side of the building. Dr. Freeman’s office has a very colorful display of flowers. Koops Funeral Chapel has beautiful mums in urns out front and the north side. Jerry and Betty Bennett has a colorful display on their porch – eight figures made from small brooms in child-size garments with a variety of hair styles. Two other spots for seeing beautiful flowers are at the home of Keith and Priscilla Hampel on lower Fourth Avenue and the planter at the post office with its alternating yellow and white mums. The former Hausserman/Dillon house on Johnson Street is getting an upper story added. On narrow lots, one can hardly spread sidewise, but with alot of sky above, one can build up. This has been done on many of the “ S t r etchi n g ” Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule October 8 - Wednesday, October 14 “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings Weight Room Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm !” E ON “SAV Swimming Hours: by Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm NO Teen Center on Wednesday, October 14 due to College Night 77539049 by Dennis Thiss • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim NO OPEN SWIM on Tuesday, 10/13 or Saturday 10/10 due to swim meets Teen Center: • Collision & Auto Body Repair Quality Repairs • Competitive Prices! 77539046 Open Gym: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Students ® 77528605 The original cottages turned into year-round homes on Jordan Lake. Along the lakefront on Lakeview Drive, footings are in place for a dwelling on the site of the Swift home, which burned several months ago. Work continues on Lakeview Drive and lower Sixth Avenue on road improvements as well as new water mains. People borrow their neighbors’ street sides for parking space for their cards. Rows of mailboxes have replaced home delivery. Arrangements also were made for garbage pickup. On Monday, one could drive cautiously on Lakeview Drive west of Fourth Avenue a short distance before encountering gravel with stones about one inch in diameter. At that point, it seemed wise to walk and not drive. Curbs are in place all along the street. Work remains where driveways meet the curbs. There has been much publicity about the huge art project in downtown Grand Rapids. Fifth Avenue’s Anthony Jackson is one of the exhibitors. His piece is welded from discarded pieces of motorcycles. Looking ahead, there is to be a beef and noodle dinner at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church Saturday, Oct. 17. One of the biggest sales of the year is to be held Saturday when the Lake Odessa Livestock auction has its annual horse and tack auction. Then Oct. 23 will be the annual draft horse auction and Oct. 24, the fall saddle horse auction. These horse sales bring in many buyers from Indiana and Ohio. Amish farmers hire their English neighbors to drive for them. Women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. in the church dining room. The program will be in the Chelseas Milling Company, makers of Jiffy Mix. Pam Swiler will be the hostess. The Pitsch Company, which did the remarkable job of removing the 1923 high school building and later a part of Smith Bros. Elevator (by then owned by Caledonia Farmers’ Elevator Company) is now removing the tall block silos on the west side of Fourth Avenue on what was Smith Bros. property. A story in Lakewood News stated that they had not been used for the past two years and cost of razing them would be less than the cost of repairs. The high equipment has sometimes been placed in one of the streets for access to the tall units. The pincers which do the actual destruction look like the jaws of a prehistoric monster. One has to admire the skill of the equipment operator as he precisely uses the jaws to “bite” into a layer of concrete blocks or some metal equipment used in handling grain. One of the units which stood on a tall tripod also has been removed. The long pipes are stored on the spot where the depot once stood. As the blocks were removed from the silo, they were simply dropped inside the silo so they could end up in a confined heap, ready to haul away. Dynamite brains by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters People are unusual animals. We spend a lot of time watching mediocre TV, but we also describe our thoughts in written language. We pour beer on our heads at football games, but we also study the whole history of life on Earth preserved in fossils. It’s not our biceps that make us people special, but our thoughts. What makes our thinking so complex, able to soar with the poets and solve problems with an engineer? In the 1800s, a number of scientists spent considerable effort trying to determine a biological basis that they assumed made some people “smarter” and “more civilized” than others. We can learn something of vital importance about science and scientists from the history of their projects. Craniology, as the science of head size and brain structure was called, had two basic ideas: bigger brains were smarter brains, and any structures that were toward the front of the brain were more developed in smarter or more civilized people. The first major craniologist was an American named Samuel George Morton. Skulls give a good measure of brain volume, and they keep much better on a shelf over time than brains do. So Morton collected more than 1,000 skulls from all over the world. He examined them in the best scientific and objective spirit of the day. In one of his techniques, he poured shot into skulls, then poured the shot out to measure its volume. Morton’s published papers argued that the skulls of whites were larger than those from subjects with red, yellow, brown or black skin. Women, Morton simply assumed, were so intellectually ungifted he barely mentioned the fact that their brains were smallest of all in his measurements. Morton was confident enough of his work he published his raw data – the measurement of each skull or set of skulls. And that made possible a “double check” of his work more than a century later. Stephen Jay Gould, the famous professor of geology and paleontology at Harvard University, for whom I once worked as a teaching assistant, plowed through all of Morton’s measurements and the arithmetic he published. (You can find a forceful treatment of the story in Gould’s, The Mismeasure of Man, available at libraries everywhere in the nation.) Gould found that Morton – and other scientists who followed in his footsteps such as Robert B. Bean – consciously or unconsciously fudged their data to support the conclusions they fully expected to find. Just as one example, women of every race are, on average, of smaller stature than men of that race. I’m a woman five feet, six inches tall. My friend Peter is of my race, and he is six feet, six inches tall. Guess who has a larger hat size, Peter or me? Here’s the kicker: Morton’s tables sometimes had only women’s skulls for races he viewed as inferior. He didn’t view that as a problem. But for “Englishmen” (whom he viewed as a category worthy of separate record-keeping even from other whites), he measured only male skulls – no female skulls allowed in the data. Morton cooked the books in many other ways, too. His arithmetic is wrong in several places where he computed averages – and his errors elevate the brain size of white males and depress the brain size of non-whites. It’s easy to mock craniology now, but it was a serious pursuit in its day. The point of remembering it is that we should always be on guard for the errors any of us professionals can make, due to the climate of the times. Science is a profession pursued by human beings, not objective robots. As readers of this column know well, I’m a committed believer in science and all around us the evidence is clear that scientists make great discoveries each day. But, it’s worth remembering that we scientists also make some real mistakes. After all, if craniologists had thought clearly for even a moment, they would have abandoned their work. Brain size cannot explain much, if anything, about intelligence. Neanderthals had modestly bigger brains than we do. And what about elephants and blue whales? As my fourth grade teacher used to say, “Put your thinking caps on.” Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of earlier Rock Docs is at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XXV) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter about his trip west in 1852 age the age of 20. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Desert by Theodore Edgar Potter At sunset we were on our way again. Our captain told us that the sand would now be much deeper than during the past 20 miles and said that we should be very thankful if we reached the Truckee River by noon of September 1st. Before starting, we invested in another supply of mountain water, paying $2 a gallon for it. Two booth saloons were selling whisky at 25 cents a drink and pure Truckee River water for one bit a glass, a drop in the price of water of 50 percent from prices of the day before. As we neared the mountains that night, the air became fresher and cooler, but the sand grew deeper and deeper. When daylight came we had passed the highest point of the desert and could see the timber which skirted the banks of the Truckee River 10 miles away. Our wagon wheels rolled in sand from six to eight inches deep, but our oxen now took on new life for they seemed instinctively to know that they would soon reach good food and water. The head of each ox and horse was lifted high as it sniffed the cool and moist mountain air, laden with the scent of fresh water and grass so that although the sand grew deeper around our wheels, our teams only travelled the faster, and at 10 o'clock, we were on the banks of the Truckee River, a gift of pure water without price. We struck the river within five miles of Pyramid Lake, where it loses itself in the sands of the desert. After watering our stock drove on down near the lake, where we found good feed and made camp. Some of our party visited the lake that evening and caught a nice string of fish besides killing two deer. This locality was very interesting, for the two great lakes, one at each end of the river, are indeed most beautiful. Lake Tahoe, six thousand feet above the level of the sea, is without doubt the most beautiful body of water to be found in the Nevada Mountains. Walled in by high mountains on the south and west, it opens to let out the Truckee River, a large stream of pure mountain water, which rushes through deep canyons and gorges with a fall of nearly 2000 feet in the first 20 miles; it soon widens into a narrow valley where it slumbers until it reaches Pyramid Lake, a body of water more than 30 miles long and 14 wide walled in on all sides by solid rock, leaving no outlet. The two lakes are about 60 miles apart. The mother lake which is the smaller of the two, is located on the eastern line of California and sends its pure cold waters down into the greater lake to keep it alive; there the massive rocky barriers rise up before it and seem to say imperatively, "Thus far shalt thou go and no farther," thereby constituting for his arid country one of the most splendid reservoirs of water ever created. The morning of September 2nd dawned beautifully with a clear sky radiant with soft golden hues, and soon the rising sun cast brilliant glories over the rocky walls of the lake, giving us a sight so entrancing and magnificent that I believe the members of our train could not forget it as long as they live. From this point we had before us more than 100 miles of upgrade travel to reach the summit of the Nevada Mountains, and of this distance, about 40 miles lay up the narrow valley of the Truckee River toward Lake Tahoe. We started from camp about nine o'clock that morning, making a good 10 miles' drive and then camping for the night on the river bank. The mountain slopes on each side of the river were covered with a fine growth of fir and pine. We planned to make 15 miles up the valley the next day, and since we now had only four wagons, more of us were able to join the hunting parties although the large teams of oxen required two drivers to each wagon. I was one of the hunters on that first day and as deer were plentiful we brought in four that night. The following morning the captain ordered every man to stay with the teams all day, since the river had to be forded many times in going the 15, miles and this was not now an easy matter since the water was high on account of recent rains in the mountains. We were up early that morning and started in advance of all the trains camped near us. We forded the river soon after starting and repeated the experience 17 times during the day. That evening, we came to a creek and valley entering the Truckee Valley from the northwest, which we were to follow until we reached Beckwith Valley, which in turn would lead us to the summit of the Nevadas. We camped for the night at the mouth of this creek, and here met parties from California who offered to buy all our stock and wagons and to allow those of us who wished to do so to keep on with the train until it reached Sacramento. The opportunity being a good one, we sold out to them. Some of these men were miners and had plenty of gold dust with them. One of them told us of rich mines at Poor Man's Creek and said that we would pass within five miles of the diggings. I made up my mind then and there that I would stop at Poor Man's Creek. It was nearly 150 miles to that point and would take at least 15 days to reach it, for travelling over the mountains was very slow. One of the stock buyers kept with the train in order to pick out camping places with good grass and to see that we did not drive more than 10 miles per day, this being one of the conditions of the purchase, for the buyers intended to keep the stock in good condition so that they could readily dispose of them in California. (To be continued) MDA has closed all regional offices In a move to shave off approximately $600,000 from its budget, Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Don Koivisto this week announced the permanent closure of the department’s regional offices located in Detroit, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Saginaw, St. Joseph and Traverse City and its district office in Marquette. MDA will still continue to have field staff working around the state using their homes as office bases. The main difference, he said, is that customers no longer will have a brick and mortar location to go to for service. “MDA’s regional offices are an important part of the department’s ability to deliver its programs to our customers; however, budget realities are causing us to look at different ways of doing business,” said Koivisto. “While we anticipate there will be some bumps in the road as we transition to this new business model, MDA will work hard to maintain the high level of customer service we have always provided.” Effective Oct. 1, customers calling MDA’s regional and district offices have been redirected to a toll-free number in Lansing (800292-3939.) Staff are no longer available at those locations. MDA’s regional offices provided a variety of services to consumers and industry representatives such as: • Serving as a base of operations for investigations, product sampling, plant pest and disease eradication, emergency incident management and response, foodborne illness outbreak response, staff training, field equipment, evidence storage, etc. • Accepting consumer complaints about food products, conditions of food establishments, nursery plants, insect pests, etc. • Administering 16,000 pesticide applicator exams annually. • Handling licensing and regulatory questions, including accepting fee and fine payments. In addition to the phone number above MDA’s new regional contact information is Michigan Department of Agriculture, PO Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909; e-mail: mdainfo@michigan.gov; food and nursery licensing fees: MDA, PO Box 30746, Lansing, MI 48909; other money, MDA, PO Box 30776, Lansing, MI 48909; and online complaint form, www.michigan.gov/mdacomplaints. For information on licensing or starting a business in Michigan, visit www.michigan. gov/business. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System to serve properties in and around Pleasant Lake located within the Township and Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”) (the “Improvements”), has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered: 03-005-045-10 03-005-061-00 03-005-492-00 03-005-498-00 03-008-006-00 03-008-012-00 03-008-037-00 03-100-006-00 03-100-012-00 03-110-003-00 03-110-009-00 03-110-015-00 03-110-017-00 03-005-056-00 03-005-063-00 03-005-493-00 03-005-499-00 03-008-007-00 03-008-013-00 03-100-001-00 03-100-007-00 03-100-014-00 03-110-004-00 03-110-011-00 03-110-016-00 03-005-057-00 03-005-064-00 03-005-494-00 03-008-001-50 03-008-008-00 03-008-014-00 03-100-002-00 03-100-008-00 03-100-016-00 03-110-005-00 03-110-012-00 03-110-020-00 03-005-058-00 03-005-065-00 03-005-495-00 03-008-003-00 03-008-009-00 03-008-015-00 03-100-003-00 03-100-009-00 03-100-022-00 03-100-006-00 03-110-013-00 03-110-018-00 03-005-059-00 08-005-065-01 03-005-496-00 03-008-004-00 03-008-010-00 03-008-016-00 03-100-004-00 03-100-010-00 03-110-001-00 03-110-007-00 03-110-014-00 03-110-018-50 03-005-060-00 08-005-491-00 03-005-497-00 03-008-005-00 03-008-011-00 03-008-027-20 03-100-005-00 03-100-011-00 03-110-002-00 03-110-008-00 03-110-014-05 03-110-019-00 Map of Special Assessment District First-time home buyer contributes to United Way campaign When Kyle Svoboda of Middleville bought his first home, little did he know that he would be helping other people. While working on his home loan, his lender asked which nonprofit organization he would like their donation of $250 to go to. Svoboda chose Barry County United Way. “It was the first organization that I thought of,” he said. “I have seen how many families benefit from their services because of my work running fire and ambulance calls at Thornapple Township Emergency Services.” Barry County United Way partners with all 10 of the area fire departments in a free smoke detector program through an application process. “Once an application is filled out by the homeowner, an appointment for the responding fire department is set, and the firefighters install as many smoke detectors as are needed to provide protection to NFPA standards,” said Svoboda. Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry County United Way, said she was surprised by a phone call from lending company. “I had not heard about their charitable giving program but ... it is a win-win situation for everyone,” she said. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 27, 2009, AT 7:00 PM, AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 155 EAST ORCHARD, DELTON, MICHIGAN, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Dated: September 23, 2009 77539165 Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet A. Sherk, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2008 and recorded June 17, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806170006319, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight and 14/100 Dollars ($69,778.14) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538991 File No. 310.5022 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Bosworth, a single man, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2006 and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166234, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($111,687.45) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All of Lot 14 and the South one-half of Lot 13 and the North 14 feet of Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538984 File No. 362.6725 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua D Hill a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2008, and recorded on May 6, 2008 in instrument 200805060004823, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($106,108.52), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1063 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538934 File #286726F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darlene Crumbaugh and Wade Crumbaugh, husband and wife as tenants by the entirety, to Key Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003 and recorded September 8, 2003 in Instrument Number 1112782, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($17,204.97) including interest at 9.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the North 102.02 acres of the North 1/2 of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East, on the North line of said section, 690.69 feet to the centerline of Cobb Road, thence on said centerline South 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds East, 322.64 feet to the place of beginning of the parcel of land herein described, thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 03 seconds East, 1051.70 feet, thence South 9 degrees 16 minutes 05 seconds West, 328.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 04 seconds West, 995.13 feet, thence North 0 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds, West on the centerline of Cobb Road, 328.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof for Cobb Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538509 File No. 372.0107 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. GEHL, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 17, 2008, as instrument number 20080617-0006304 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Two and 99/100 Dollars ($84,002.99). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00°47'33" West 1021.86 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89°42'19" West 718.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89°42'19" West 159.99 feet; thence South 01°12'42" East 33.0 feet; thence South 89°42'19" West 140.01 feet; thence North 01°12'42" West 330.58 feet; thence North 89°42'19" East 300.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01°12'42" East 297.58 feet to the place of beginning. This parcel is subject to a storm water retention easement. Also subject to and together with an easement as described: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°39'11" West 1310.70 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 1; thence North 01°12'42" West 1023.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of the cen- terline of said 66 foot wide easement; thence North 89°42'19" East 1050.0 feet along the South line of the North 297.58 feet of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the place of ending of said 66 foot Easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described place of ending. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the above-described premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; and (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Eagle Ridge Drive, Middleville, Michigan P.P. # 08-14-001-013-02 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1712848-1 77539119 City of Hastings POSITION AVAILABLE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings invites applications for the position of Director of Public Services. The Director oversees the operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City’s facilities. Specific focus on streets and related infrastructure and the provision of water and sewer services. Supervises enforcement of the Code of Ordinances. Assists with zoning administration and community development initiatives. Manages a staff of 13. Responsible for budget development, administration, and control in relevant areas. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred with substantial experience (at least 5 years) in directly related work, preferably with a municipal employer. Successful supervisory experience; computer literacy, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and commitment to a team approach are all required. Additional education and experience are preferred. Complete job description available on request from City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.2468. To apply, submit letter of interest and resume by November 1, 2009. 77539170 Jeffrey P. Mansfield City Manager/City Engineer BUS AND PICKUP FOR SALE The following bus and pickup are offered for sale to the highest bidder: BUS #12 1994 INTERNATIONAL - CARPENTER - 65 PASSENGER 1984 CHEVROLET PICKUP Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to: Assistant Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046. Mark the envelope Bid. Bids must be received by 3:30 p.m., October 12, 2009, to be considered. Successful bidders must pay for the merchandise, and remove same from Delton Kellogg Schools within five (5) days of notification. Notification will be made after the Board meeting of October 19, 2009. The bus may be seen at the Delton Kellogg bus garage between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. 77538680 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The Department of Public Services work crews will be flushing fire hydrants on Wednesday October 14, 2009 and Thursday October 15, 2009. 77538996 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Rex Bryan and Sally Bryan, Husband and Wife to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded August 29, 2005 in Instrument # 1151808 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3, by assignment dated May 31, 2007 and recorded June 5, 2007 in Instrument # 1181320 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Sixty-One Dollars and FortyFive Cents ($99,061.45) including interest 8.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of Vickery's Lakeside Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, for place of beginning, thence South 45 feet, thence West 33 feet, thence North 45 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13 of said Plat, thence East 33 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 1213 Clear Lake n/k/a 838 Vickery Drive, Dowling MI 49050 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT3 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77538504 Our File No: 09-13463 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Denna M Smith, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 5, 2008, and recorded on September 15, 2008 in instrument 20080915-0009163, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred SeventyThree And 94/100 Dollars ($87,773.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South 16 rods, Thence West 20 rods, Thence North 16 rods, Thence East 20 rods to beginning. Except beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 36, a distance of 264 feet; Thence West 153 feet, Thence North 194 feet; Thence West 47 feet; Thence North 70 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 36, Thence East along said 1/4 line 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539094 File #283160F01 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on January 18, 2008 by Frank J. Tichvon, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of the Frank J. Tichvon Trust, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 23, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document No. 20080123-0000687. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Note, which is secured by the Mortgage, the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 89/100 Dollars ($455,719.89). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with default interest, as provided by the Note and Mortgage, legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 541.71 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 778.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" WEST 2513.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" EAST 14.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 1597.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" EAST 763.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 915.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE 129.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FENCE IN A TREE ROW; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID CENTERLINE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST TO WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 2052.28 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 433.70 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 160.48 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" WEST 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" EAST 433.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" EAST 235.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59'29" EAST 1468.22 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'49" EAST 149.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24'06" WEST 123.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 30'00" WEST 36.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 40'18" WEST 139.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 12'03" WEST 250.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 20'24" WEST 28.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 36'49" WEST 481.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'37" WEST 334.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53'57" WEST 105.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 55'33" WEST 101.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10'01" WEST 173.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09'18" WEST 191.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 34'54" WEST 209.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19'10" WEST 191.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 26'27" WEST 197.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" WEST 387.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 17'22" WEST 329.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 19'46" WEST 170.34 FEET' THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 19'57" WEST 230.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47'29" WEST 52.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'51" WEST 133.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52'21" EAST 131.07 FEET (THE LAST 21 CALLS WERE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A FENCE IN A TREE ROW); THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32'48" WEST 111.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16'56" WEST 128.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 25'44" EAST 2642.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ON THE SECTION LINE 320.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 408.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 408.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 640.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" WEST 350.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" EAST 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON, Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: September 28, 2009 By: /s/ J. Patrick Hackett J. Patrick Hackett 250 Monroe Avenue Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77539006 (616) 831-1700 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Brenda Moore and Cameron Moore, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7689 W State Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9469. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 2, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 2, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539070 File # 286463F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Anthony Stan Mosley and Tricia Mary Mosley 921 Bryanwood Court Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539163 File Number: 225.3012 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Lee Frei and Heather Frei, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160763, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2006-WF2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 95/100 Dollars ($62,230.95), including interest at 7.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19, of Block F of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538555 File #280757F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Carrie Woody and Michael Woody, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 9133 SOUTH M-37, DOWLING, MI. 49050 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-5397401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Carrie Woody and Michael Woody also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 9467432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: October 8, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 Southfield, MI 48075 77539103 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Eric L Cornwell and Lisa A Cornwell, Husband and Wife to Standard Federal Bank N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 30, 2003 and recorded January 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1120493 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($16,692.16) including interest 3.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 103, J. Mix Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 69. Commonly known as 111 Lentz, Nashville MI 49073 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 9/17/2009 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank as successor to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A., fka Standard Federal Bank, N.A Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-12810 77538489 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan G Toering and Lisa J. Toering, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Prime Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003 in instrument 1110930, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine And 80/100 Dollars ($97,359.80), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27 of Sandy Knolls, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page(s) 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538524 File #244762F02 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING Sept. 22, 2009 4 Board Members present, 16 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes. Resolution 09-1 Special Assessment District for Guernsey Lake. Scheduling of 2nd Public Hearing. Adjourned 7:34 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77539142 Patricia Albert, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 09-25375NC In the matter of Crystal May Colley. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on October 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Name change from Crystal May Colley to Crystal May Nichols-previous married name. Date: 09/28/2009 Crystal May Colley 5909 Hilltop Drive Middleville, MI 49333 77539100 (269) 795-7328 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Bruce L. Reges 723 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539148 File Number: 617.1476 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by COREY J. FRIZZELL, HUSBAND OF and MICHELLE G. HOSACK-FRIZZELL, WIFE OF, JOINT TENANCY WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2007, in Document No. 1174793, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($86,038.30), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 94 FEET OF LOT 45 OF THE PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 10 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538662 Southfield, MI 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 17/100 ($137,238.17) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538494 Case No. 09MI00941-2 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederic J. Saint Amour, II, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005 in instrument 1154234, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen And 86/100 Dollars ($116,218.86), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Craig-Garwood Plat, thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 150 Feet to the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 Degrees 16 Minutes East 83 Feet, thence North 48 Degrees 14 Minutes East 125, Thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 207.3 Feet, thence North 40 Degrees 16 Minutes West 33 Feet to a Point in the center of Hammond Road, thence in a South and West Direction to the Point of Beginning, being the Southeast 1/4 fo Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539073 File #287197F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Jay D. DeKleine and Jacob C. DeKleine 136-3 Irving Rd., Unit # 11 Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539150 File Number: 241.7100 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Marie E. Timmons and Maryann L Timmons 1005 Gerke Drive Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-3824568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1800-968-0738. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539146 File Number: 225.1119 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 27, 2009 at 9 am the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2010 County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, 220 W State St., Hastings, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2010 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse 220 W State St., Hastings, MI 49058 Pamela A. Jarvis, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners 77539181 �Page 12 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Robert Sheridan, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2007 and recorded September 13, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0002001, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Fifty-Eight and 24/100 Dollars ($103,058.24) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of the Plat of Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538645 File No. 310.4986 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Michael Bernier and Sandra Bernier 8714 Big Bend Court Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539144 File Number: 617.1455 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cindy Kuester and Gary Kuester, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080423-0004365, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Seventy-Two and 94/100 Dollars ($166,072.94) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3, Carters Fine Lakes Park Annex, as recorded in Liber 5, Page 3 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 310.4781 77538414 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jody L. Niles, to Mortgage Amenities Corporation, a Rhode Island Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006 and recorded January 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1159229, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 65/100 Dollars ($101,842.65) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 6 rods of Lot 20, Chase's Addition Number 2 Supervisor's Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 Plats on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538404 File No. 618.0039 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN CARY, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 29, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080529-0005661 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred One and 58/100 Dollars ($55,201.58). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 12th day of November, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The North 100 Rods of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT the West 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30, ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears North 11°40' West 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Also, Beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, running thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears 11°40' West 270 feet to the place of beginning. Also (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the abovedescribed premises and which may hereafter attach thereto; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights, conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Act of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: 2059 Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-06-030-012-00, 08-06-030-013-00, 0806-030-014-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539124 1711649-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Clark a/k/a David Clark and Bonnie Clark, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2007, and recorded on April 23, 2007 in instrument 1179640, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Six And 89/100 Dollars ($144,656.89), including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 2 and 27 of Clearview, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 61, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, together with a right-ofway for a private road 40 feet in width, being 20 feet each side of a centerline more particularly described as follows: Commencing at an iron stake set in a concrete base on the Southerly line of the recorded plat of Clearview in the West Fractional 1/2 of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 6 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County, Michigan, at the centerline of Cleardale Drive; thence South 32 degrees 00 minutes East, 3.89 feet; thence South 54 degrees 63 minutes East, 367.76 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes East, 368 feet, more or less, to the center of Pifer Road, for ingress and egress from the plat of Clearview to the County Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538325 File #277993F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Vanhaitsma, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 23, 2006 in instrument 1171758, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($61,125.76), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West, 831.00 feet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 minutes West, 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 272.44 along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West 293.89 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East, 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East 293.89 feet; thence north 89 degrees 43 seconds 51 seconds West, 380.07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes Kingsbury Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538423 File #284216F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nyle D. Crilly and Deloris D. Crilly, husband and wife, to Firstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated August 3, 2001 and recorded August 13, 2001 in Instrument Number 1064659, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Aurora Loan Services, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($89,747.77) including interest at 8.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods for the point of beginning; thence West 4 rods; thence North 20 rods, more or less, to Thornapple Lake Road; thence Easterly 4 rods, more or less, to a point North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning. Also, commencing at the center of said Section 30; thence West 45 rods and North 2 rods to the point of beginning; thence South 119.91 feet; thence West 132 feet; thence North 119.91 feet; thence East 132 feet to the point of beginning. Now described for tax purposes as Lot 12, Thornapple Lake Assessor's Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538499 File No. 191.4558 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven and 97/100 Dollars ($20,657.97), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77539088 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC C. ANDERSON, THOMAS S. ANDERSON and MARK ANDERSON, as joint tenants (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, a division of First Financial Bank N.A., of 450 W. Lincoln Highway, Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated September 9, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 13, 2005, as instrument number 1152665 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank N.A. assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by assignment dated September 14, 2009, recorded September 29, 2009, as instrument number 200909290009655, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Three Thousand One Hundred Forty and 82/100 Dollars ($83,140.82). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The East 1/2 of Lot 7 and the West 1/2 of the lot 8 of Block 2 of James Dunnings Addition to the City, according to the recorded plat thereof. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 721 W. Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-035-016-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1705583-1 77539137 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 85/100 Dollars ($47,923.85), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77539082 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to James W. Sutherland, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 3311 EAST M-43 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. James W. Sutherland also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: October 8, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23100 Providence Dr., Suite 450 77539156 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sherry Kane, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5150 N Whitneyville Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-8687. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 2, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 2, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539079 File # 287499F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. Dunham, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2002 and recorded September 3, 2002 in Instrument Number 1086660, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($63,728.72) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point 178 feet East of the East line of Main Street on the North side of Kellogg Street; thence North 132 feet; thence East 55 feet; thence North 6 feet; thence East 56 feet; thence South 138 feet; thence West 111 feet to the place of beginning, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538587 File No. 617.0486 NOTICE OF BORROWER RIGHTS UNDER M.C.L. SECTION 600.3205 LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Borrower Name(s): Sharon A. Mann Property Address: 1921 Sheffield Rd. Hickory Corners, MI 49060 ATTENTION BORROWER: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder, or mortgage servicer. Fifth Third Bank has designated Likens & Blomquist, PLLC as the designated person under M.C.L. section 600.3205a(1)(c). You may contact a housing counselor to request a meeting by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website http://www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by phone at (517) 373-8370. If you request a meeting, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was/is mailed to you. If you and the designated agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. Please be advised that you can contact an attorney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-968-0738. Dated: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77539152 L0437MI09 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by BRIAN S. WILLSON and LESLIE WILLSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2008, and recorded on November 6, 2008, in Document No. 200811060010794, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($182,861.22), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 15, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 7 OF NORTH RIDGE ESTATES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 3 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 14, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538479 Southfield, MI 48075 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cridler, a single man, to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin dba West Michigan Financial Services, Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2002 and recorded February 22, 2002 in Instrument Number 1075309, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Two and 1/100 Dollars ($58,582.01) including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point 3 rods 7 feet 6 inches East and 75 feet North of the center post of said Section 31; thence East 8 rods; thence North to the South line of the Mill Race; thence Westerly along the South side of said Mill Race to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538428 File No. 280.8086 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Herman and Gail R. Herman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2004, and recorded on November 29, 2004 in instrument 1137827, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($63,649.94), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1033 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, thence West 58 feet; thence South 4 1/2 Rods, thence East 58 feet; thence North 4 1/2 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539114 File #287162F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 16, 2009 as Document Number: 200909160009263, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve and 30/100 ($185,012.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1101.29 feet along the North Line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.3 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; The radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds West, 860.67 feet to the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 33; thence North 01 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: October 1, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538956 Case No. 09MI00610-3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Molly A. Woodside, Unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005, and recorded on August 2, 2005 in instrument 1150420, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six And 44/100 Dollars ($119,246.44), including interest at 5.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 18, High Ridge Crossings Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1095283, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 26, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as show on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538319 File #278492F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Gates, a single man as his sole and separate property, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178187, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred FiftyThree And 38/100 Dollars ($127,353.38), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan Except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West also EXCEPT the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538965 File #282761F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004 and recorded June 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128516, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2004-HE2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One and 78/100 Dollars ($210,681.78) including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 15, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 412.5 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of Section 17, a distance of 330 feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 feet; thence North parallel with said West Section line 715 feet, more or less, to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 feet to the West line of said Section 17; thence South along said West Section line 792 feet, more or less, to a point which lies North 528 feet from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 feet; thence South parallel with said West Section line 528 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement over the South 33.00 feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538409 File No. 269.4880 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 12, 2005 and recorded January 19, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140373, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 51/100 Dollars ($233,391.51) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 1295.38 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 565.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 107.08 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF NORRIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 159.30 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A 633.95 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 158.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 639.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 00 DEGREES EAST 257.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538635 File No. 280.6815 PUBLIC NOTICE 77539028 Barry County Ebay Surplus Auction When: October 5, 9:00am-October 12, 2009, 9:00am (Follow the link at www.barrycounty.org) The following items (and more) are scheduled to be auctioned: 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Crown Victoria 1999 Chevy Tahoe 1999 Chevy Tahoe 1989 Dodge Caravan 1996 S-10 Pickup Plymouth Mini Van Conn minuet organ w/bench Boats Several Cameras Computer Equipment Autos and boats are available for review at: Barry Sheriff’s Department 1212 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 All items are sold AS-IS and MUST be claimed by 4:00 pm October 16, 2009. NO SHIPPING Barry County reserves the right to add/remove items up for auction before start of Auction. �Page 14 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William L. Dean and Rhonda K. Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2005, and recorded on May 17, 2005 in instrument 1146627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($149,475.68), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, North Ridge Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 56, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538949 File #282326F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLENE A. KLING and DENNIS H. KLING, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2008, and recorded on September 3, 2008, in Document No. 200809030008789, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($118,046.50), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE NORTH 10 RODS; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538640 Southfield, MI 48075 GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, #151 Farmington Hills MI 48334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Donald J. Granner and Susan J. Granner Husband and Wife to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III by a mortgage dated July 22, 2003 and recorded on July 25, 2003 in instrument No. 1109510, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($139,355.21) including interest at 6.74% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 pm on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: Lot 401, 402, 403 and 404 of Algonquin Lake Properties #2 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of plats on page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 11, 2009 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 77538474 75468 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kenneth D Babcock and Dawn Babcock, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7195 Solomon Rd, Freeport, MI 49325-9780. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 2, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 2, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539106 File # 287777F01 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this meeting include the following, in summary: 1. Site Plan Review Application received from Southern Michigan Cellular Company/Barry County Telephone, for a proposed Communications Tower on the property located at 4131 Goodwill Road, Hastings, Parcel # 08-13-028-003-00, currently zoned AG, Agricultural District. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Site Plan Application along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this meeting, and may further be examined at the meeting to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, at any time up to the date of the meeting and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this meeting. 77539154 Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark Eyer, a single man, and Deborah Mann, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for FMF Capital LLC, Mortgagee, dated July 11, 2005, and recorded on August 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1151266, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two and 60/100 ($157,672.60) including interest at the rate of 7.24000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 15, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COM AT PT COMMON TO N LINE LOT 31 SU PV, PLAT BRIGGS SUB, TH E TO N & S 1/4 LINE SEC 8, TH N 200 FT, TH W TO LAKE SHORE DR, TH S TO BEG. SEC 8 T3N R10W. Commonly known as: 743 North Briggs Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: September 17, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538484 Case No. 09MI00992-2 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine and Jacob Dekleine, Husband and Wife, to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. nka CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174496, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 97/100 Dollars ($74,756.97) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 20 of East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1074113, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539158 File No. 241.7187 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 09-466-CH ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF BARRY, a Michigan Municipal Corporation Plaintiff vs Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Pauline McOmber, deceased and the Unknown and Unascertained heirs of Gertrude Enid Holly. Defendant. ROBERT L. BYINGTON, P-27621 Depot Law Office, PLC Attorney for Plaintiff 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ph: (269) 945-9557 At a session of said court held in the City of Hastings Barry County, Michigan on the 21st day of September, 2009 PRESENT: James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge On the 21st day of September, 2009, an action was filed by the County of Barry, Plaintiff, against Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly, Defendants, in this court to quiet title to a certain parcel of land. Upon hearing and consideration of the verified Motion of plaintiff, attesting to the fact that the Defendants whereabouts and their heirs are unknown, that therefore service upon defendant of the Summons and a copy of the Complaint in this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and it appearing to the court that the defendant can best be apprised of the pendency of this action by the publication of this Order in a newspaper, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, Pauline McOmber and Gertrude Enid Holly and their unknown and unascertained heirs, shall serve their answer on Robert L. Byington, attorney for plaintiff, whose address is 222 West Apple Street, Hastings, Michigan, answer or take such other action as may be permitted by lawn on or before the 22nd day of October, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against this defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week with three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, in Barry County, Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be made within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order. 77538604 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge P 26437 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah C. Hussong, a woman, and Shawn M. Hussong, a married man, each an undivided one-half (1/2) interest as tenants in common, of the second part, joined by Eshah Hussong, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 2006, and recorded on November 20, 2006 in instrument 1172956, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 25 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 13/100 Dollars ($167,809.13), including interest at 8.93% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of West Beach according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2, of plats, page 67, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539109 File #283357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elicio Lee Ingersoll and Marsha Ingersoll, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 3, 2007 in instrument 1178267, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 10/100 Dollars ($137,550.10), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 10 of H.J. Kenfields Addtion to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538671 File #231538F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Eash, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Charter One Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003, and recorded on November 10, 2003 in instrument 1117400, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three And 22/100 Dollars ($134,493.22), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 15, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 514.0 feet along the North line of said section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds East 230.0 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West, 379.0 feet parallel with the West line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 52 seconds West, 230.0 feet; thence North 00 degres 44 minutes 14 seconds East, 379.0 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538313 File #278868F01 HYAA Football 5th & 6th Grade Gold The HYAA fifth and sixth grade Gold team held a 13-8 lead over Marshall 1 at the half, but was unable to hang on losing to the Redhawks 32-26. Four different Saxons scored touchdowns including quarterback Owen Post, who finished with 78 yards rushing and 15 passing. Clay Coltson had one touchdown and an extra point, finishing with 57 yards rushing and 15 receiving. Andy Gee had a touchdown on 93 yards rushing, and David Hause had his best day on offense this year scoring his first touchdown and an extra-point on 32 yards rushing. Many Saxons had multiple tackles on the day including leaders Alex McMahon with six tackles and several sacks, Robbie Davis with four tackles, linebacker Caleb Hartman with three tackles, and Zach Mesecar and Chase Reaser each with two tackles. 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seventh grade Gold team got back on track last week, with a 39-6 win over Wayland White. After an early score by Wayland, the Saxon defense held strong. Jake Zimmerman had three key tackles for the team. Adam Post and Jason Slaughter both picked up a fumble recovery, and Travis Hoffman picked off a Wayland pass for an interception. Leading the defense in tackles were Slaughter with 11, Post and Hoffman with seven, Mike Johnston with five, Draven Pederson, Evan Hart, and Ryan Johnston each had four tackles for the night. Ben Herbstreith and Austin Clow had three each. The Saxon team had a great night on offense. Bringing in touchdowns for the team were Hart with two rushing TD’s and 94 yards rushing for the night; Draven Pederson ran in another Saxon score and had 43 yards rushing for the night; Slaughter ran in another TD and had 30 yards rushing for the night. Slaughter also connected with Post in the end zone for another two Saxon touchdowns. Post caught four passes for the night with a total of 64 yards. Herbstreith ran in one extrapoint, and Zach Carpenter kicked an extra point for the team. 8th Grade Gold The Wayland White team was able to wear down the Hastings eight grade Gold team, and got a late touchdown to secure a 14-12 win at the end of the game, with a late touchdown to secure a 12 – 14 victory. Hastings’ offense rolled out 250 total yards for the evening. The ground attack was led by Mike Mansfield, who pounded out 78 yards. Stephen Shaffer added 82 yards, and the Gold’s first touchdown, on a 60-yard run. Zach McMahon guided the offense with 30 yards of rushing and was 4-of-12 passing. McMahon threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Mac Clisso to give the Gold the lead in the middle of the fourth quarter. Hastings defense was worn down late in the fourth quarter and couldn’t stop a late score by Wayland. Mansfield stopped an early drive by Wayland, with a fumble recovery. The Gold’s defense was led by Stephen Schaffer with a total of eight punishing tackles. Multiple tackles were also recorded by Clisso, Mansfield, McMahon, Aubrey Woren, Nate Pewoski, Mitchell Brooks, Trevor Zimmerman, Day Soya, Casey Demink, Bo Morgan, and Dayton Carter. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 15 PRAIRIEVILLE RECALL, continued from page 1 represents the township in legal matters, the township incurred over $8,400 in fees from the firm from July 28 to Aug. 25, with over half of the itemized descriptions making up the statement pertaining to FOIA requests. J-Ad Graphics requested copies of documents through the Freedom of Information Act in early August. The township directed its legal counsel, Kevin Sparks, to review the requests, resulting in bills to the township from the law firm in the amounts of $170, $75, $750, $750, $575 and $750, totaling $3,070. In return, J-Ad Graphics received a five-page letter stating why the township could not provide the requested information, signed by Stoneburner, the township’s FOIA coordinator. In addition to the request made to the county clerk’s office for a recall election, Gray said that, in pursuing allegations made by the recall committee, she filed a complaint in August with the state police against the township board members and the violations of the Open Meetings Act she claimed they have made. After filing the complaint with the police, she said she met with Thomas Evans, the county’s prosecuting attorney, about the alleged violations. While Gray said that Evans has not taken any action on the alleged violations despite her insistence that there is more than enough proof to warrant his personal attention, Evans explained that the violations currently are under investigation by the state police, and he is unable to take any action until the police conclude their review. When asked if he knew when the state police would conclude their investigation of the alleged violations, Evans explained that he was unable to say. “I really shouldn’t comment any further on when their investigation should be completed,” he said. When asked Tuesday about the possible recall election, Stoneburner said he was both unavailable to talk about the matter and not ready to make a statement on the topic. “I’m still trying to put together a statement,” said Stoneburner, who was elected in 2006, after replacing the township’s former supervisor, Tom Guthrie, who died in March 2005. While Stoneburner said that he was unprepared to talk about the possible recall election, both Owens and Ritchie submitted written statements about the matter. In her statement, Owens said some members of the recall committee might be fueled by an inability to accept the change she represents. Elected in 2008, Owens currently is serving her first term on the board, after defeating incumbent Normajean Nichols, who previously served as clerk for the township for more than 15 years. “The residents of Prairieville Township wanted a change when I was elected as their township clerk,” she wrote. “As the township clerk, I have strived to serve the community as a whole and treat all members of the community equally. We strive to keep a profes- Lakewood boys’ tennis team fourth at CAAC-White meet Williamston edged out second-place Portland by three points Thursday, as the Hornets hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division boys’ tennis championship meet. The Hornets finished with 35 points, to 32 for the Raiders. Lansing Catholic was third with 27, followed by Lakewood 17, and Corunna nine. “We did as well as I expected us to do in the league considering the number two, five, and six teams (in the state) in Division 4 are all in our league,” said Lakewood head coach Dean Wieber. Lakewood had a pair of third place finishes on the day, at third and fourth singles. The Vikings’ number three Riley Nisbet scored a 6-3, 6-2 win over Lansing Catholic, after falling to Portland 6-0, 6-1 to start the day. At number four, Alex Hunter was 2-1, topping Corunna 6-2, 6-2 and Lansing Catholic 6-3, 6-1. In between those two matches, he lost a tight two-setter 6-4, 6-3 against Portland. Nisbet was seeded third at his flight, while Hunter moved up one position from his seeding with the two wins. The Vikings’ top two singles players, Cameron Rowland and Eric Enz, both finished fourth by earning wins over Corunna. “Three of the four doubles flights played their best tennis of the year,” Wieber said. “(David) Parks and (Stephen) Nisbet almost pulled a huge upset over Williamston before bowing out in three sets.” At third doubles, Parks and Stephen Nisbet scored a three-set win over Corunna to start the day, then fell 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-5 to the Hornet duo. Lakewood’s first doubles team of Adam Barker and Alex Schuiling scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over Corunna to finish fourth. At fourth doubles, Lakewood’s team of Kyler Clark and Spencer Schuiling placed fourth with a 63, 6-3 win over Corunna. by Brett Bremer Detroit season full of ups, downs, turns, turns, turns Maybe it was in honor of their former closer, Todd “Roller Coaster” Jones. For every up there was a down in the Detroit Tigers’ 2009 season. The season started slow, like a roller coaster with its click, click, click creeping up a hill. There was anticipation, but it was also a little boring and somewhat tense. Ace pitcher Justin Verlander had a rocky first start or two. Magglio Ordonez lost his bat at the World Baseball Classic. New reliever Brandon Lyon blew a game, or two. They lost three of four against the Blue Jays. By early May they were as far out of the AL Central lead as they would ever be, and that was only three games. After that they won ten out of 13 ball games, of course we all really should have taken notice when all three of those losses were in one series against the Twins at the Metrodome. I kept wondering why no one was taking them seriously. It must have been all the ups and downs. Rick Porcello had one of the best seasons by a rookie starting pitcher for the Tigers in a long time. But they traded for a veteran, Seattle’s Jared Washburn, who was one of the league ERA leaders until he came to Detroit and forgot how to get guys out. Brandon Inge finally started hitting, earned himself an All-Star berth and a spot in the home run derby. But Inge didn’t hit a home run in the home run derby and battled a sore knee throughout the second half. Miguel Cabrera has as much talent as anyone else in baseball, including guys like St. Louis’ Albert Pujols and the Twins Joe Maurer (my two MVP’s for the season). But he apparently likes to go out drinking with the White Sox, come home late wake up the kid, get in a fight with his wife, and end up at the police station where the GM has to come pick him up the morning before a game in the final weekend of the season. The Tigers had help from the injury bug. The Twins were without their All-Star catcher Maurer at the beginning of the year and without All-Star first baseman Justin Morneau at the end of it. But Morneau carried the team at the start of the season, and Maurer carried them at the end. The Tigers had a seven-game lead, their biggest of the year, in early September. But they only had a three-game lead with four games to play in the season. Then a two game lead with three to play, a one game lead with two to play, and then no lead with one to play. The Tigers led the American League Central Division for nearly the entire season, for 164 days. But the Tigers didn’t lead the American League Central on the last day of the season. It feels like I’ve been on a roller coaster just remembering all that. A little exhilarated, a little sick to my stomach. And ready to get on and do it again and see if the feeling changes at the end. How many days until pitchers and catchers report? sional and friendly office atmosphere and have received many compliments. ... I believe some members of Prairieville Recall Committee were not ready for change or willing to give the board time to set in motion our goals.” Owens addressed a desire by the board to update the township’s computer system in her statement, saying that such updates will allow the township’s assessor, Sheri Armintrout, and the township’s treasurer, Deb Newhouse, to better perform their duties. “The board has been striving to update the computer system to allow the assessor and treasurer to get the latest updates from their software company,” she wrote. “We are working towards having the assessor completely computerized; therefore the community will be able to go online for information.” Owens also commented on the number Freedom of Information Act requests the township has received. “Because there has been extreme Freedom of Information Acts request and scrutinizing of our actions the township had to depend on legal council,” she wrote. Ritchie, who was elected to the township board in 2004 and re-elected in 2008, said in her statement that, during her time on the board, she has worked to make informed decisions. “Since my election five years ago, I have sought clarification and information to make the best decisions possible for Prairieville Township and respond to citizens’ concerns,” she wrote. “I will continue to do so. Although saddened by the notification of reasons for recall, and the clarity hearing Oct. 22, I understand that it is one method for residents to express their interest in township issues.” A message left for Miller about the possible recall election was not returned. Miller was appointed to his current position in March, after former trustee Michael Herzog resigned. He previously served on the board for four years prior to his latest appointment. Herzog’s resignation is not the first within the township this year. The resignations of Vickey Nottingham, the former treasurer, and Karen Felicijan, the former deputy treasurer, went into effect July 1. As of June 1, Judy Heid, the former deputy clerk, also resigned. As a result of the request submitted to the county’s clerk’s office, a clarity hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Barry County Courts and Law Building, located at 206 W. Court St. in Hastings. County Clerk Pamela Jarvis explained that the hearing will be presided over by an election committee comprised of herself, Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty, and County Treasurer Susan VandeCar, all of whom will decide whether the language submitted by the recall committee to the clerk’s office can be understood by the general electorate. If the language is deemed clear enough, the recall committee will be allowed to circulate petitions to hold a recall election for Stoneburner, Owens, Miller and Ritchie, she said. According to Jarvis, the signatures of 402 residents of Prairieville Township who support having such a recall election must be collected before one could be held. Jarvis said that, if the recall committee submits the required number of signatures to the county by Nov. 20; Jan. 29, 2010, or April 30, 2010, a recall election would be held Feb. 23, 2010; May 4, 2010; or Aug. 3, 2010, respectively. This is one of the 200 documents that Rebecca Gray alleges Prairieville Township charged her 20 cents apiece for under the Freedom of Information Act. GREAT GIFT ! LOST STREAM MAP The STREAM & LAKE MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map—known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.” The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania” was completed in 1965 after a thirty-year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible—a map that shows every stream and lake. 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Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lansing man charged in Lake Odessa shooting Mark Shawndell Howell, 18, of Lansing has been charged with multiple felonies as a result of a shooting incident that occurred in Lake Odessa Sept. 24. Howell was arraigned in the 64-A District Court on the following charges: Assault with the intent to murder, first degree home invasion, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and a felony firearms violation. He faces up to life in prison. Police alleged that the incident was drugrelated. According to a press release from the Lake Odessa Police Department, prior to the shooting, Howell and the victim, Gordon Skidmore, 43, of Ionia, left a Lansing hotel where Skidmore had been staying and entered a cab at approximately 10 p.m. The cab driver was originally asked to drive the men to Lake Odessa but was later redirected to an area close to Skidmore’s residence in Ionia. It is alleged by the investigators that Skidmore was going to obtain money to pay for drugs he had received earlier. At this time, it is believed that Skidmore’s vehicle, a 2001 Chevrolet Impala, was taken by Howell’s associates as collateral for the money Skidmore apparently owed Howell. When Skidmore was unable to produce enough money to pay his alleged drug debt, Skidmore and Howell drove Skidmore’s wrecker to his mother’s house located in the 1600 block of Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. Upon arrival, Skidmore told Howell to remain in the wrecker while he tried to obtain money from his mother. Howell apparently became impatient and approached the residence. He forced his way into the front porch where Skidmore attempted to hold the second door closed to prevent Howell from entering the home. After a brief struggle, Howell fired a single shot through the door, hitting Skidmore in his left hand. After the shooting, Howell fled the scene in Skidmore’s wrecker, traveling east on M-50 where the wrecker ran out of gas at the intersection of M-50 and M-66. Howell then attempted to flag down cars for a ride. A short time later, a Lake Odessa man gave Howell a ride to an address in Lansing, close to where he later was arrested without incident. A pre-trial hearing for Howell has been set for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, and a preliminary examination has been set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Ionia County 64-A District Court. Howell remains lodged in the Ionia County Jail on a $100,000 bond. POLICE BEAT Drugs and driving don’t mix Hastings Police stopped a vehicle in the 900 block of W. State St. for driving erratically during the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 4. The 4:24 a.m. traffic stop occurred after an officer observed the vehicle traveling southbound on Broadway without its headlights on. The vehicle proceeded west on West State Street and was traveling in the in the eastbound lane prior to being stopped. The driver was identified as Enrico Plazola, 19, from Hastings, who appeared to be confused and was unaware that his headlights were off or that he had been traveling in the wrong lane. Plazola was unable to perform several physical agility tasks and admitted that he had taken some prescription medications that could have affected his ability to drive. Plazola was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, and was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Stereo equipment stolen from vehicle Hastings Police are investigating the theft of stereo equipment from a vehicle in a parking lot in the 100 block of East Court Street. The theft was reported by the vehicle owner who found that two Fosgate brand speakers and amplifier were taken from the rear hatch compartment of her Chevrolet Suburban sometime between 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and 2:45 a.m. Oct. 3. Hastings woman injured in accident Hastings Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of East Grant Street and North Michigan Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 29. The accident occurred when a southbound vehicle driven by Jarrett Lyles, 30, from Hastings, stopped on Michigan Avenue to turn eastbound on to Grant Street, when another southbound vehicle driven by a Hastings teen failed to stop in time and crashed into the back of Lyles’ vehicle. Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Lyles’ wife Rebecca, 25, to Pennock Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Delton Kellogg employee is embezzlement suspect A Delton-Kellogg Middle School staff member has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave after discrepancies were found in the accounting records of a Scholastic Book Fair held at the school March 9 to 12. The employee who was in charge of the book fair did not turn in the money to the administration office each night after the fair, as requested. It was not after several emails from school administrators that the staff member turned over $536 in cash and $595 in checks, for a total of $1,131 in funds, to the school on July 11. She later submitted $254 in funds electronically. Accounting records indicate that the book fair grossed $2,031 and the school should have profited $496 ($366 after taxes) from the sale of books. Instead, the school ended up with a deficit of $532. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutors office for revue. Canine deputies working like dogs A driver was arrested on the 100 block of Division Street in Freeport around 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, after PSD Gina located marijuana in a vehicle that had been involved in a chase. Gina was requested to sniff the vehicle and gave a positive alert at the exterior of the vehicle’s passenger door. Gina was then permitted to enter the vehicle where she gave a positive alert on a bag of suspected marijuana on the floor of the passenger side. Friday, Sept. 25, around 5 p.m. Gina was requested to sniff a car in the Felpausch parking lot in Delton. The passenger of the vehicle had been apprehended by store personnel for shoplifting items suspected to be used for the manufacture of methamphetamine. The officer said that occupants of the vehicle admitted to being methamphetamine users and consented to the search. Gina gave a positive alert to a black leather purse in the back seat of the vehicle. The purse was searched, but no narcotics were found. However, the woman said that she is a user and had transported narcotics in her purse. The woman was arrested for retail fraud. At 6:40 p.m. that same day, Gina was called to the 800 block of Bond Street in Hastings to assist with a search warrant of a residence. Gina sniffed the inside of the residence and gave six positive alerts inside the residence for narcotics and items suspected to be contaminated with or associated with narcotics. Monday, Sept. 28, at approximately 10:04 p.m. PSD Kyro was requested to assist with a search of a residence in the 10000 block of Sprague Road in Delton. Kyro gave a positive alert in a bedroom where five mason jars where found hidden under a mattress. Kyro also gave a positive alert for the area under the couch in the living room where several jars of loose marijuana and pieces marijuana paraphernalia were found. Bowling Scores Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 12; Dum Schitz 12; Haldan 9; Shirlee’s ¢@#* Family 9; 9-n-a-Wiggle 9; Spare Time 9; Spencers Towing 8; Ten Pins 8; The 4 B’s 7; Heads Out 7; All But One 5; Oldies Not Goodies 1; Team 13 0; Team 14 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - J. Madden 189-563; M. Mathis 201-487; L. Smith 150-429; J. Bowman 138-387; S. Vandenburg 211; P. Ramey 205; K. Matthews 159; N. Taylor 149. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee 221-630; M. Kasinsky 203-585; B. Madden 216-575; H. Pennington 214-564; F. Thompson 219-543; M. Kidder 183-528; J. Smith 171-483; A. Miller 224; B. Taylor 222; J. Barnum 213; J. Bush 212; A. Rhodes 192; A. Taylor 192; M. Hall 187; M. Albert 160. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 15; Team Ate 12; Funky Bowlers 10; Lanes Divided 9; Sandbaggers 8; Pinchasers 8; The Heath Gang 8; Straight Liners 8; Late Arrivals 7; Shelly’s Country Daycare 4; Sunday Snoozers 3. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Shafer 208-599; M. Daniels 213-576; K. Becker 200-549; F. Ames 166-450; C. Demott 140-385; M. Heath 198; B. James 182; S. Henry 151. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 236-634; M. McKee 221-607; J. Shoebridge 223-594; C. Merica 209-549; S. Farlee 192-525; JJ Britten 167-457; T. Cooley 176-447; T. Demott 155-424; M. Bassett 134356; B. Rentz 245; B. Shafer 245; J. Mroz 235; A. Miller 226; M. Eaton 215; DJ James 215; S. Olin 199. Mixerettes Kent Oil 13-3; James Process Service 11-5; NBT 10-6; Sassy Babes 9-7; Dean’s Dolls 88; Good Friends 5-11; Dewey’s Auto Body 5- 11; Nashville Chriopractic 3-13. Good Games and Series - S. Nash 142; K. Fowler 167; S. Dunham 161-460; N. Potter 176-456; S. Smith 163; M. Kill 200-531; J. Alflen 184-503; L. Elliston 211-523; T. Christopher 186-535; N. Bechtel 184; L. Greer 168-429; N. Shafer 197-551. Senior Citizens Usedtobe #1 15.5-4.5; Just Having Fun 155; Three Gals and a Guy 14-6; Butterfingers 13-7; Be Happy 12-8; Kuempel 11-9; King Pins 9.5-10.5; Sun Risers 9-11; Early Risers 9-11; Ward’s Friends 5-15; Just Friends 5-15; M&M’s 2-18. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. Maker 163-459; N. Bechtel 166; M. Wieland 179-474; L. Friend 121-321; K. Moore 149; G. Otis 193-531; S. Krystiniak 151-423; E. Dunham 172; Y. Cheeseman 167-488; G. Scobey 164; J. Gasper 198; S. Patch 213-518. Men’s Good Games and Series - P. Krystiniak 171-449; G. Yoder 184; G. Forbey 158-421; W. Talsma 197-555; R. McDonald 210; R. Walker 199-536; H. Gibson 198-461; G. Waggoner 214-531; B. Akers 206-570; P. Gasper 245-563; R. Boniface 217; C. Purdum Sr. 230-569; L. Brandt 209-583; W. Mallekoote 169. Wednesday P.M. The River 13-3; Hair Care 11-5; Four Pals 9.5-6.5; Eye and ENT 9.5-6.5; NBT 3-13; Mill’s Landing 2-14. Good Games and Series - E. Moore 152395; S. Beebe 176-493; N. Boniface 185-495; D. Seeber 182; B. Hathaway 156-451; D. Huver 171; K. Moore 132-335; J. Pitch 151; L. Elliston 200-575; T. Christopher 198-506. Thursday Angels Bowling Varney’s Const. 14-6; Miller Farm Repair 12-4; Newton Const. 12-4; Hastings Bowl 11- 9; Viking 10-10; H.C.B. 9-11; Maude’s Team 8-8; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 7-13; Allure 7-13; Moore’s Apts. 6-14. High Games and Series - J. Magoon 145; A. Metzger 121; D. Baker 133; R. White 165; Cathy S. 165; Collen S. 213-529; C. Kuhlman 162; M. Gdula 225-630; N. Taylor 141; L. Apsey 172-500; L. Kendall 178-502; W. Barker 161; D. Curtis 167; C. Hurless 180; C. Cooper 235-583; J. Madden 166; D. Staines 211; A. Bartimus 221; J. Moore 216-525; K. Ward 136. Tuesday Trios Coleman’s 20-4; Quick Resp. Fire 13-11; Lucky Strikes 13-7; Super Crips 12-12; Lu’s Team 11-13; Ann Denton Agency 10-14; Trouble 10-14; Twisted Sisters 10-6; CBS 812; Sister’s 7-9; Latecomers 1-3; Team 12 08. High Games - Shirlee 183; Joanne 203; Tammy D. 213; Margaret 212; Esper 171; Renee 185; Heather R. 180. Tuesday Mixed Men’s High Games - K. Armstrong 195; P. Scobey 193; S. Hause 193; D. Blakely 186; C. Steeby 183; L. Porter 181; T. Graham 171; K. Beebe 170. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 546; P. Scobey 551; S. Hause 520; G. Hause 510; C. Steeby 522; L. Porter 539; T. Graham 508; K. Beebe 491. Women’s High Games - B. Smith 189; M. Westbrook 187; J. Steeby 161; S. Beebe 160; B. Wilkins 160; D. Ware 155; V. Scobey 148; R. Gross 145. Women’s High Series - B. Smith 543; M. Westbrook 442; J. Steeby 432; S. Beebe 448; B. Wilkins 443; D. Ware 450; V. Scobey 375; R. Gross 363. Lion spikers lose a close one against the Comets in K-zoo Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team dropped a heart-breaker in Kalamazoo Wednesday, falling to the Christian Comets in four games. Kalamazoo Christian won by the scores of 17-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-17, to bump the Lions’ Kalamazoo Valley Association record to 1-4. “We worked on our serving and passing and have seen great improvements, now it's time to fine tune the execution of our points with our set and attack,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “That will be our focus this week.” The Lions were good on the attack in game one, making just two errors on 29 total attacks. They couldn’t keep that pace up all evening though. “In terms of all around play, Sam Bissett and Tiffani Allwardt played very well on Wednesday,” said Carpenter. Tina Westendorp led the Lions with 15 kills on the day, and Allwardt and Jennifer Kent had seven each. Allwardt added nine digs and four aces as well. Elizabeth Stewart had 18 digs, and Samantha Bissett 12 for the Lions. Stewart had 15 assists and Terri Hurosky ten. The Lions followed that up with a 2-3 day at the Harper Creek Invitational Saturday in Battle Creek. Maple Valley started the day with a 25-20, 27-26 win over Battle Creek Central. The Bearcats had beaten the Lions at their invitational in Battle Creek earlier in the year. “We not only played well, we had a little bit of fun along the way,” said Carpenter. The Lions also had a 25-21, 23-25, 15-12 win over Union city and a 25-13, 25-6 win over Lake Michigan Catholic. St. Phil defeated the Lions twice on the day, first 25-13, 25-15, and then 25-14, 25-8. The Lions’ other loss was a 25-17, 25-23 decision against Harper Creek. Barry County College Night is Oct. 14 The Barry County College Night program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Hastings High School gymnasium, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. More than 50 colleges and universities will be present to answer questions. Financial aid presentations will be given at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Students may want to follow these steps to prepare for College Night: • Reduce and define career choices. Participate in some form of structured, career-search program, and then consult with parents and guidance counselor and consider past experiences, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes and interests. • Develop a written description of the college of most interest. The field of academic interest will automatically reduce choices, but there is much more to a college experience than academics. • Develop a list of questions. Focus on admissions requirements, high school course work, academic performance, testing, interviewing and application procedures. Also, consider cost, financial aid, housing availability, student activities, campus facilities and residency requirements. All students are encouraged to attend the Barry County College Night. For more information prior to or after the program, students should see their guidance counselor. Westendorp had a team high 36 kills on the day, and Kent added 21. Westendorp also added 34 digs and a pair of aces. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 17 Runners encouraged to wear costumes in 1st Pumpkin Trot Thornapple Kellogg graduates Audrey Depenbrok and Janine Dekker are still working on bringing the Girls on the Run organization to Barry County, and to help raise funds they will be holding the First Annual Barry County Pumpkin Trot in Middleville Oct. 24. The 5K walk/run will start at 8 a.m., with sign-in beginning at 6:30 a.m. The course will follow the Paul Henry Trail in downtown Middleville. “I think it’s the same course used at Heritage Days,” said Dekker. The cost to participate is $20, or $25 for race-day registration. Participants will receive a T-shirt, which can be picked up on race day. “We are encouraging runners to wear family friendly Halloween costumes, and want to make mention that the Firebarn in Middleville is having a pancake breakfast the same morning (for their own fundraiser),” said Dekker. More details and on-line registration can be found at www.barrygotr.com. Payments can be made on-line, or sent with a completed registration form and a check or money order made payable Barry County Pumpkin Trot to Janine Dekker; 2005 Plymouth Avenue SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Girls on the Run is a prevention program for pre-teen girls. This after school program focuses on providing healthy development in areas of social, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being. Using running as an anchor for the program, girls learn to have positive body image, self respect and self esteem; while training for a 5k. DK girls get fifth win in 5 tries in KVA The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team swept to a 3-0 win for the fifth time in Kalamazoo Valley Association action in a win over Olivet last Wednesday. The Panthers topped the Eagles by the scores of 25-12, 25-8, 25-12. Adrianna Culbert had nine kills and three blocks to pace the Panther attack. Terin Norris dished up 22 assists. Hannah Williams and Kaitlin Marshall tied for the team high in digs with eight. Taylor Blacken had a team-high four aces. Delton Kellogg was 5-0 in the KVA heading into last night’s big league dual at Schoolcraft against the defending Class C state champions. The Panthers were 34-5-2 overall on the year. Delton Kellogg heads to the Sturgis Invitational this Saturday, then will be back in action in the league at Constantine Tuesday evening. Hastings cross country has tough day at Otsego Invite The Saxons had a tough time keeping up with the pack in the Blue Division at Saturday’s Otsego Bulldog Cross Country Invitational. Hastings’ boys were eighth and the girls ninth in the ten-team field. Only three girls broke the 19-minute mark in the girls’ race, and two of them were from the championship team from Grandville. Rachael Steil was first in 18 minutes 27 seconds, and teammate Sammy Mondry second in 18:33. Otsego’s Taylor Smith finished in 18:59. Grandville took the team title with 54 points. Otsego was second with 66, followed by Sparta 74, Allegan 103, Vicksburg 147, Harper Creek 158, Mattawan 169, Coldwater 198, Hastings 213, and Plainwell 245. Alaina Case led the Saxon girls with a 29th place time of 21:38. Meg Travis was 40th in 22:11, Taylor Carter 43rd in 22:14, Cherie Kosbar 47th in 22:30, and Lauren Anderson 54th in 23:02. Behind the top two for Grandville, Raychel Figurski was 11th in 20:23, Carlie Snoap 16th in 20:37, and Madie Risher 24th in 21:09. Otsego and Allegan both had two runners in the top ten. Otsego’s Kayla David was second in 19:50. Allegan was led by Jessica Shaw’s fourth place time of 19:20, and teammate Aziza Ahmadi was fifth in 19:43. Sparta’s top five all finished within 43 seconds of each other, between tenth and 20th palces. Mattawan’s Alex Standiford broke 16 minutes to win the boys’ race, in 15:54, but it was Vicksburg and Mark Beams who took the team title. Beams was second in 16:02, and his teammate Ryan Bowman was foruth in 16:37. Vicksburg finished with just 42 points. Portage Central was second with 77, followed by Otsego 88, Sparta 109, Mattawan 126, Harper Creek 146, Plainwell 150, Hastings 242, Coldwater 242, and Allegan 259. Mitch Singleterry led the Saxons, in 25th place with a time of 17:46. Mile Belcher was 47th in 18:48, Taylor Klotz 53rd in 19:04, Mitch Brisboe 58th in 19:22, and Jake Partridge fifth in 19:28. Delton Kellogg’s Taylor Blacken digs an Olivet shot as teammate Katie Searles looks on from the side of the court Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Adrianna Culbert sets the ball up during last Wednesday’s 3-0 KVA victory over Olivet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK holds Comets in check, for a half For a half, the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team played with one of the best teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Monday. The Panthers finished the first half in a 11 tie with Kalamazoo Christian. The Comets came out strong in the second half though, and earned a 9-1 victory in the opening round of the KVA tournament. Delton’s defense held the Comets for seven minutes before Sam VanderBent found the net with a blazing shot from the center of the field. He was assisted by Connor VanDongen on the play. The Panther’s refocused and continued to pressure the Comets, and Mitch Wandell tied things up off an assist from Jimmy Deibert in the 18th minute. The two teams were held scoreless for the rest of the first half It didn’t take the Comets long to get rolling in the second half. VanderBent scored off an assist from TJ DeHaan in the first minute of play, then the Comets would score seven more times in the next 31 minutes. Tyler Finup and Eric Baumgart both finished with two goals, as did VanderBent. Alex DeNoyer, Andrew Dykstra, and VanDongen had one each. The Comets had 26 shots on goal, with Delton Kellogg keeper Janson Fluty making 17 saves. Delton Kellogg had seven shots at the other end. The Panthers were 5-9 overall and 1-7 in the KVA heading into their second round tournament game at Pennfield Wednesday evening. Delton Kellogg scored its first league win, 5-2, over Olivet last Thursday. The Panthers trailed 2-1 at the half, after a pair of goals by the Eagles’ Cam Colson. DK head coach Bill Roberts said that his team came out with a “redefined outlook on the game” in the second half, and rallied to find the net early. Thiago Lima netted the first second half goal for the Panthers, then assisted Joe Koopman as Delton took a 3-2 lead. Lima had also scored the first goal of the game for the Panthers, early in the match. He capped off his hat-trick with a goal off an assist by Wandell later in the second half. Koopman added the final tally in the final minute of the game for Delton. Delton outshot the Eagles 25-10 on the night. Fluty had eight saves. Jake Maas made 20 saves for Olivet. Last Wednesday, the Delton boys dropped a 5-0 decision against GalesburgAugusta in league play. Brendt Greene scored off an assist from Daniel Kinas 11 minutes into the game, and then the Rams added a pair of goals by Jon Puente in the next ten minutes. Kinas and Jacob Nantz added second half goals for Galesburg-Augusta, with Nantz’s coming on a header on a corner kick from teammate Max Vanderpool. TK-Hastings girls rely on relay depth Hastings’ Mitch Brisboe races through the rain during Saturday’s Otsego Bulldog Cross Country Invitational. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Lauren Anderson races along during Saturday’s Otsego Invitational. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) The top two teams had been done for nearly 30 seconds when Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Brie Ricketts touched the wall for the final time on the anchor leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay at Calvin Christian last Thursday. The Squires took first in the race, finishing less than a half second ahead of the TKHastings foursome which placed second. The battle for third, and the final two points of the meet, went to the Trojans. The TK-Hastings foursome of Alexis Kelly, Emma Anderson, Caroline Fild, and Ricketts closed out a 92-91 win for the Trojans, and pushed the team’s record in duals this season to 4-0. The group finished in 4 minutes 37.43 seconds. DK frosh wins KVA jamboree Delton Kellogg freshman Brianna Russell edged Olivet’s Katy Barkley by two and a half seconds to win Tuesday afternoon’s Kalamazoo Valley Association jamboree at Schoolcraft. Russell hit the finish line in 20 minutes 5.6 seconds, and Barkley in 20:08.0. Her performance helped the Panthers finish in second place behind Schoolcraft on the day. The Eagle girls finished with 48 points. Delton Kellogg scored 100, followed by Hackett Catholic Central 110, Maple Valley 114, Pennfield 136, Kalamazoo Christian 140, Olivet 162, Constantine 185, Parchment 203, and Galesburg-Augusta 228. Jolene Drum was second for Delton, placing fifth overall in 20:34.9. Renee McConahay was 25th in 22:52.7, Taylor Hennessey 33rd in 23:26.9, and Kelsey Sofia 36th in 23:28.2. Schoolcraft’s top five girls were all in the top 14. Krista Broekema led the Eagles with a third-place finish in 20:21.9. Sarah Hartlieb was eighth in 21:15.1, Leah DeVoe 11th in 21:38.4, Madeline Hartlieb 12th in 21:41.1, and Monica Lawrence 14th in 21:47.4. Maple Valley’s girls placed fourth with a solid pack behind freshman Jessica Rushford who was ninth in 21:25.7. The Lions’ Lauren Trumble was 21st in 22:34.1, Panterra Rider 23rd in 22:40.3, and Kaytlin Furlong 24th in 22:49.9. Finishing fifth for Maple Valley was Megan Shoemaker, who came in 37th overall in 23:45.6. Delton Kellogg’s boys were third on the day, behind Hackett Catholic Central and Schoolcraft. The Fighting Irish won Tuesday with 51 points, ahead of Schoolcraft 72, Delton Kellogg 83, Parchment 91, Pennfield 137, Olivet 164, Constantine 184, Kalamazoo Christian 187, and Maple Valley 188. The Delton boys weren’t quite as deep as the Eagles and Irish. Delton’s Brandon Humphreys was sixth overall in 17:54.5 and Ryan Watson seventh in 17:58.9. Behind them for the Panthers, Tyler Bourdo was 11th in 18:29.0, Kannon Hoffman 20th in 19:06.5, and Logan Hansen 39th in 20:02.9. The individual champ was Parchment’s Stuart Crowell, who came in in 16:54.0. Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig was second in 17:06.8, Hackett’s Peter Herzog third in 17:30.4, and his teammate Brendan Molony fourth in 17:35.4. The league gets together again Oct. 20 as Parchment hosts the league championship meet. The Panthers head to the Portage Invitational this Saturday. Last Saturday, Delton Kellogg’s boys were second to Bangor at the Otsego Bulldog Cross Country Invitational in the Gold Division. Bangor finished with 55 points, to 75 for the Panthers. Watson was seventh overall in 17:39, Humphreys eighth in 17:44, Bourdo 14th in 18:17, Nick Rendon 16th in 18:21, and Hoffman 30th in 18:56. Marshall’s team was third with 82 points, followed by Hamilton 98, Mendon 113, Parchment 150, West Catholic 151, Comstock 179, Kalamazoo Christian 260, Kalamazoo Cougars 282, Gobles 288, and Decatur 349. Hamilton’s Taylor Compton won the boys’ race in 16:32, and Crowell was second in 16:40. Delton Kellogg’s girls were fifth. Russell led the way in ninth place with a time of 20:21. Drum was 11th in 20:33, Sofia 31st in 23:33, Hennessey 37th in 24:30, and Danielle Heger 46th in 33:21. Hamilton won the girls’ race with just 24 points. Hamilton’s seven runners were all in the top 12 on the day, led by individual champ Molly Oren who hit the line in 19:13. Marshall was second with 52 points, followed by Kalamazoo Cougars 124, Kalamazoo Christian 133, Delton Kellogg 136, Comstock 146, Gobles 148, and Mendon 163. TK-Hastings had an 86-83 lead heading into the final race of the evening. The Calvin Christian team of Breanne Dekryger, Hillary Glover, Chelsea Klomp, and Martha Veldkamp won the 400 free relay in 4:05.58, earning eight points for their team. When the Trojan team of Kaylee DeMink, Marissa Meyering, Mandy Buehler, and Natalie VanDenack finished in 4:05.99, the Trojans trailed by a point. The top three relay teams scored in the races. The second Squire foursome finished fourth in 4:44.20. The Trojans got great performances in each of the final two individual races to give themselves a chance to win. Kayla Strumberger won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:10.78, and Alexa Schipper followed that up with a win in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:11.64. Buehler, Megan Miller, Patricia Garber, and Taylor Rabbi also scored in those events for the Trojans. In those two events, the Trojans outscored the Squires 21-10. Calvin Christian won all three relays on the evening, but the deeper Trojan team finished second and third in all three. Schipper won both her individual events, also taking the 200-yard individual medley in 2:29.05. Natalie VanDenack won the 50-yard freestyle in 25.52 seconds, and the 100yard freestyle in 55.73. The TK-Hastings team also made up some points in the diving competition, with Tracy Hodges taking first with a score of 168.65 points, and Marie Gutgsell second at 148.65. The TK-Hastings girls have another big meet ahead for them tonight, as they travel to take on the Forest Hills Eastern/Northern team. Saturday, the Trojans host their own TK/Hastings Relays in Hastings. Next Tuesday, the Trojans host Otsego for a non-conference dual. Some young Vikings set new PR’s at Chelsea Invite The top three underclassmen all ran their personal bests times for the Lakewood varsity girls’ cross country team at Saturday’s Chelsea Invitational. There were freshman/sophomore and junior/senior boys’ and girls’ races at the event. The top three runners for each team scored in each race. The Lakewood girls were fifth in the race for underclassmen, finishing with 76 points. Dexter took the title with a score of 18 points, followed by Gabriel Richard 30, Chelsea 32, Manchester 60, Lakewood 76, Tecumseh 91, Whiteford 95, Clinton 134, and Dundee, Adrian, Lincoln, and Whitmore Lake NTS. The Vikings’ Roxanne Powelson was 22nd in 23:12, Courtney Jenkins 23rd in 23:15, and Cheyenne Smith 31st 24:08. Dexter won the junior/senior girls’ race as well, with just eight points. Chelsea was second with 27, followed by Gabriel Richard 38, Tecumseh 40, Whitmore Lake 54, Adrian 75, Dundee 93, Lakewood 95, Clinton 126, Lincoln 148, Whiteford 156, and Manchester NTS. Cassie Thelen led the Vikings in 20th place with a time of 23:13, Maria Patrick was 36th in 24:47, and Susie Quint 39th in 24:53. Lakewood’s top individual race of the day came on the boys’ side, where Tucker Seese placed 12th in the junior/senior race with a time of 17:41. His teammate Jason Foltz set a new personal record time of 18:43, which was good for a 30th place finish. Adam Senters was third for the Vikings, and 38th overall, in 19:26. Dexter won the race with 29 points, edging Whitemore Lake on the tie-breaker. Chelsea was third with 34 points, followed by Adrian 36, Tecumseh 41, Lincoln 63, Gabrial Richard 75, Lakewood 80, Dundee 80, Whiteford 111, Clinton 123, and Manchester NTS. �Page 18 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Freshmen spark Lakewood to win over Cougars by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team had to lean on its youth even more than usual Wednesday. Trailing Lansing Catholic 12-7 in game one Lakewood varsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland had to use a time out to get things straightened out. A couple of kills from freshmen Emily Kutch and Olivia Davis later, the Vikings had pulled into 14-14 tie, and went on to win game one 25-17. Lakewood then swept through games two and three, winning 25-14, 25-10 for their second Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win of the season. Kutch led the team in kills on the day, with a season high of ten. Davis added nine kills and two blocks. Davis started in the middle for the Vikings for the first time this season, because of an injury to junior Chelsea Lake. Lake did take a couple of turns later on in the back row. “That left me with five freshmen and a junior on the floor at the same time,” said Rowland. “It was making me a little nervous. Less than a year ago, these girls were playing eighth grade volleyball.” Davis was nervous a the start as well, although she has seen plenty of action this season on the right side of the front line for the Vikings. She said she started to feel better once she got her first kill. “It’s tough playing teams that have worked, and been on varsity for so long,” Davis said. “We’re just getting into it.” The speed of the game has been the biggest thing the Viking freshmen have had to try and adjust to. The speed of the game from point to point, the speed needed to move around on offense, and the speed of opponents attacks over the net. “It’s more mental now, than just going through the motions in eighth grade,” Davis said. “It really makes you think how to end a point, how to get the point.” The one junior in that group that Rowland talked about being on the floor, Libero Lexie Spetoskey, was a freshman on the varsity two said of the switch. “I always liked playing defense. When Kellie came to talk to me to say she wanted me to play Libero, I said ‘okay, we’ll see how it goes.’ She said the same thing. So far, it’s gone pretty good.” The Vikings started going pretty good after the slow start Wednesday. Sophomore Brittney Hilley finished the game with seven kills, and had 15 service points including a string of 12 in a row to help close out game three. Freshman setter Brooke Wieland had 25 assists. Lakewood freshman setter Brooke Wieland puts up a pass during game two of the Vikings’ 3-0 win over Lansing Catholic Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) years ago playing the setter position. “Play hard and be aggressive,” is the advice Spetoskey has given to the freshmen this season. “Play like you’re sophomores. That’s what Kellie says. If you’re a junior, play like you’re a senior. Sophomores play like juniors. If you’re a senior, play like you’re a freshman in college.” Spetoskey has made a smooth transition to the Libero position so far. She had a teamhigh 16 digs on the day, to go along with seven aces. “It was interesting, but I like it,” Spetoskey The Vikings’ Britteny Hilley digs a ball in the back row during game three of her team’s 3-0 win over Lansing Catholic Wednesday night in CAAC-White action. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking girls take third at tourney, second in CAAC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One stroke was all that separated Lakewood’s Chelsea Erb from perfection in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season. Erb was the medallist at all five of the Vikings’ conference duals this season, and fired an 80 at Thursday’s conference championship meet at Willow Wood Golf Club in Portland. That score, which was her best ever 18-hole round, put her in third place for the day behind Lansing Catholic’s MacKenzie Johnson and Perry’s Esther Durling who both fired a 79. Erb still ends the season as the league’s top golfer, and an all-conference honoree. “I was kind of upset,” Erb said of finishing third. “It made me just think of those threeputts, three of them. I would have had her. You can’t got back. I’ve just got to be happy with what I’ve got.” Johnson’s Cougars got the league championship trophy. Lansing Catholic was 5-0 during the league duals, and won Thursday’s 18- Lansing Catholic got three kills each from Molly Peterson and Miranda Munford. Tayler Campbell had 13 assists. Meghan Royster had 14 digs. The Vikings were slated to visit Corunna Wednesday night, and are back at it in the league next Wednesday when they play host to Perry. This Saturday, the Vikings will be a part of the Cristi Curtis Memorial Tournament at Byron Center High School. hole round by 54 strokes over second-place Perry. The Cougars finished with a 336. Perry shot a 390, Lakewood 392, Portland 421, Corunna 442, and Williamston a 501. Despite the third-place finish on the day, the Vikings still ended the year in second place overall in the league thanks in part to their 4-1 record in duals. Tiffani Ackerson shot a 101 for the Vikings, Orie Ramos 105, and Brianna Everett a 106. Lansing Catholic had six of the top ten scores on the day. Behind Johnson, Danni Crilley shot an 82, Liddy Albright 83, and Katie Duda 92. Lucy Johnson and Janie Fineis both fired a 102, but didn’t count in the team scoring. The other two golfers to break 100 on the day were Perry’s Katie Aldrich who shot a 92 and Portland’s Megan Blaschka who finished with a 95. Erb became the first Lakewood golfer ever to reach the state finals last year, going as an individual in Division 3. She’ll be looking to Lakewood’s Olivia Davis hits a kill past Lansing Catholic’s Meghan Royster during Wednesday’s CAAC-White dual at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons start strong against Cougars, but fall in 4 games The Saxons got off to a great start and played hard, but fell 3-1 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central 3-1 in O-K Gold Conference action last Thursday. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team won game one 26-16, then fell 25-19, 25-20, 2522. “They played a great first game,” Hastings head coach Gina McMahon said. “The players were full of intensity, showed mental toughness, played hard and did no wrong. All of the skills were on. We were able to make a lot of noise, set up our offense and put up some big blocks. “We were able to cause a lot of frustration on the other side of the net. That was nice to see because we usually have the frustrations. I think we surprised our opponents the way we were playing.” Jena Bailey led the Saxons on the night with nine kills. Krystal Pratt had five aces. Roni Hayden finished with 25 assists. McMahon said her team struggled with serve receive, transition from offense to defense, and with serving in the next three games, but continued to fight. “All three games were very close, but close isn’t good enough when playing volleyball,” McMahon said. “The coaches believed that the players played very well. They were told to keep their heads up high and keep moving forward.” The Saxons have a match with Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville Thursday evening. Saturday, the Saxons head to Byron Center for the Cristi Curtis Memorial Tournament. Next Monday, Hastings is back in action again at the Potterville Tri. The Saxons’ Gabby Eaton hits an attack over Catholic Central blockers Elizabeth Faber (9) and Jillian Bramble (2) during Thursday night’s contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood’s Chelsea Erb follows through on her swing from the tee box of number 13 at Willow Wood Thursday during the CAAC-White Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings’ Briana Everett hits a putt on number nine Thursday, to close out her day at the CAAC-White Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) earn a trip to the 2009 finals Thursday, when the Vikings play their regional tournament at Eagle Eye. “We definitely can do it,” Erb said of the team earning a spot in the finals as well. “Our region, we can come through in our region. It’s not even that we have to play our best. We have to have solid rounds and we can get to state’s as a team, which would be amazing just a cherry on top of a great season. “From here on, everything’s gravy. We got the school record, and we’re second in the league.” Placing second behind the Cougars is nothing to be ashamed of. Lansing Catholic was third in the state last year in Division 3, and will be one of the favorites in Division 4 this fall. This is the first season a fourth division has been added to the girls’ golf state tournament. Hastings’ Kayla Vogel passes a ball from the back row during Thursday night’s contest with Grand Rapids Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — Page 19 Saxons and Panthers still pushing towards playoffs Current Records Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg 4-2 4-2 1-5 1-5 1-5 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 48, G.R. Catholic Central 38 The Saxons broke open a close ball game with three fourth quarter touchdowns, and improved to 3-2 overall with a 48-38 victory over visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central oh homecoming night in Hastings last Friday. Alex Randall had a 49-yard run for a touchdown and quarterback Sean McKeough scampered off on a 45-yard TD run in the fourth quarter, after the Cougars had pulled to within four points at 35-31 early in the period. Big plays that the Saxons have made, allowed, or prevented have been a big story for the team this season. When it mattered most Friday, Hastings made the big plays like those two long TD runs and prevented the Cougars from picking up chunks of yardage. “We played pretty good defensively the whole night,” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. “It was one of those at the end where we were up by 17 points, a three-score difference, so making them drive the field was all right.” The Cougars did get a late touchdown, on a six-yard run by Dan Quinn, but that just pulled them within ten points of the Saxons. Quinn had three touchdowns in the game, the first two came in the first quarter. He started the scoring with a 19-yard TD run, then added a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown after Hastings had tied the game at seven on a two-yard scoring run by Dewey Slaughter and Zack Nurenberg’s ensuing kick. The teams were back and forth in the first half, with the Cougars striking first and last to take a 24-21 lead into the break. The Saxons got a 20-yard touchdown pass from McKeough to Luke Hubbell late in the first quarter to tie the game at 14, then added a 28yard touchdown run from Randall in the second. Working to break the hold of a fighting Irishman, Maple Valley running back Kyle Burns gains some yards for the Lions Friday night. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Lakewood’s Mackenzie Doane (5) breaks up a pass intended for Perry’s Conor Murphy on the Ramblers’ first drive of the game Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In the second quarter, Bronson Hill scored on a 17-yard run for the Cougars who also got a 25-yard field goal from kicker Ben Ertl. Hill led the Cougars on the ground with 19 carries for 101 yards. Catholic Central quarterback Dominick Ens was 24-of-39 passing for 258 yards, but was held without a touchdown pass. “Their quarterback set the state record for most touchdown passes last year. He is the real deal,” Rademacher said. “Our defensive backs did a good job of not letting their receivers get behind them. Our front four, they did a really nice job of getting pressure on him. And our guys did a good job of being physical. They made tackles and weren’t letting them get many yards after the catch.” The Saxons pulled in front for the first time in the game on a 12-yard TD run by McKeough in the third quarter, then pushed their lead to 35-24 on a two-yard run by McKeough early in the fourth. Hill pulled Catholic Central back to within three points with a three-yard scoring run on the Cougars’ next possession. Randall led the Saxon offensive attack, rushing 20 times for 249 yards. In all, the Saxons had 49 rushes for 430 yards. “Offensively, our offensive line was playing as a unit. They were taking care of business up front, and being aggressive,” said Rademacher. McKeough completed both of his pass attempts, for 35 yards. Schoolcraft 14, Delton Kellogg 0 The Panthers struggled to move the ball, and a couple of times when they made big plays penalty flags wiped the out. Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team fell to 4-2 on the season with a 14-0 loss at Schoolcraft Friday night. Schoolcraft got a 17-yard TD run, and a two-point conversion run, from Trent Marnell early in the second quarter, then added a three-yard touchdown run by Dan Meadows early in the fourth for the only points of the game. Twice late in the fourth quarter the Panthers appeared to break onto the scoreboard, but first an offensive pass interference penalty and then a penalty for an illegal block nullified scoring plays. Delton Kellogg quarterback Gavin Brinley still had a good game, despite those two throws missing from his final statistics. He connected on 6-of-17 pass attempts for 141 yards. Matt Ingle had one big 31 yard reception. Jordan Bourdo led the Panthers on the ground with six carries for 15 yards. Delton Kellogg’s offense was limited to just 25 yards rushing all evening long. Schoolcraft ate up yards and ate up clock on the ground, although the Panther defense did a good job of holding the Eagles well under their rushing average for the season. The Eagles ran the ball 49 times for 162 yards. Marnell led the way with 20 caries for 101 yards. Evan Stoddard added 19 carries for 62 yards. Schoolcraft quarterback Jacob Lenning completed 3-of-5 passes for 39 yards. He was picked off once by the Panthers. Schoolcraft improves to 6-0 with the victory, meaning the Eagles have once again earned a spot in the state postseason tournament. Lakewood 25, Perry 6 Things came together physically and emotionally for the Vikings on homecoming night. Lakewood’s varsity football team scored its first victory of the season Friday, topping Perry in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action 25-6. Instead of spreading out the offense the Vikings pulled things in tighter, in part due to the cold wet conditions, putting three backs in the back field on many plays and pounding the football against the Ramblers. The offensive line of Lewis Frizzell, Tyler Boger, Bob Leonard, Mike Hancock, and Hayden Acker led the way. “It was just staying with the blocks basically, and working hard at what we were doing,” Frizzell, the Vikings senior right tackle, said. “We got more fired up because of homecoming. A lot had to do with running the powers and traps and stuff like that.” Lakewood rushed for 291 yards on the night with Lucas Porter, the homecoming king, rushing 12 times for 84 yards and one of the Vikings three rushing touchdowns. He scored on a 16-yard run with 3:34 to play before the half. “We’ve been putting it in a little bit every week,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “It’s just for weather conditions like this and short yardage stuff. Our line keeps getting better and better and our backs are running harder.” Quarterback Mackenzie Doane rushed 10 times for 63 yards, while completing just 1of-2 pass attempts for five yards. Josh Willette carried the ball 11 times for 62 yards, Thomas Ackerson rushed 14 times for 54 yards. Willette had a seven-yard TD run in the third quarter, as the Vikings pushed their lead to 25-0. Ackerson scored the first touchdown of the game on a one-yard run in the second quarter. The Lakewood defense didn’t let the Ramblers into the end zone until early in the fourth quarter, when quarterback Ross Richard scrambled in from seven yards out. “We told them we needed to have two or three turnovers in order for us to win,” Veitch said “They have a great quarterback and I thought we just kept the heat on him. They’re Hastings quarterback Sean McKeough races up field ahead of the Cougars’ Andrew Peterson (20) and Daniel Quinn (5) during Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood halfback Javon Player pulls away from Perry linebacker Nick Goodman on a second quarter run Friday night at Unity Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a passing team and when it’s wet like this things are tough.” Richard was 14-of-32 throwing the ball for 160 yards, but was intercepted three times, once by Doane and twice by Travis Ackerson. Doane’s interception got the Vikings the ball late in the first quarter, and the Lakewood offense took over and went on an 84-yard, 15play drive that ended in Thomas Ackerson’s TD run. On Perry’s ensuing possession, Travis Ackerson intercepted the ball at the Vikings’ 42 yard-line, and this time it took the Viking offense just nine plays to march the 58 yards to the end zone. Porter’s TD run put Lakewood up 12-0 at the half. Travis Ackerson then took the second half kick-off and handed the ball to teammate Javon Player on a reverse. Player cut back to the right side, found a hole up the middle, then beat everyone down the left sideline for a touchdown and a 19-0 Lakewood lead after Cody Brown’s extra-point kick. Paul Ferraiuolo was the Ramblers’ leading rusher, carrying the ball 13 times for 51 yards, and he also caught four passes for 66 yards. Jeff Elshoff had four receptions for 60 yards, and Scott Ruzinsky had three for 57. Lakewood’s defense was led by Cody Lindemulder and Wes Cramer who had eight tackles each. Willette added five. “Our defense was outstanding. Our running backs were running hard. As long as we keep FOOTBALL, continued on page 20 SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 TBA 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Girls Varsity Golf MHSAA Regions @ Eagle Eye/Lansing DeWitt Hosts A Boys JV Soccer Thornapple-Kellogg HS H Boys Fresh Football Thornapple-Kellogg HS H Boys Middle Cross Co. Maple Valley Invite A Girls Middle Cross Co. Maple Valley Invite A Girls Fresh Volleyball Thornapple-Kellogg HS A Boys Varsity Soccer Thornapple-Kellogg HS H Girls JV Volleyball Thornapple-Kellogg HS A Boys JV Football Thornapple Kellogg HS H Girls Varsity Swimming Forest Hills Eastern HS A Girls Varsity Volleyball Thornapple-Kellogg HS A Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Tennis Football Tennis Reg. @ Holland Chris. A TKHS A SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 11:30 am Girls Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Varsity Fresh. Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity Volleyball Volleyball Tennis Swimming Cross Co. Cross Co. Byron Center Inv. A BC Lakeview Invite A Tennis Reg. @ Holland Chris. A TK/Hastings Relays H Portage Invite A Portage Invite A MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Middle Middle 7th “B” 8th “B” 8th “A” 7th “A” Varsity JV Soccer South Christian HS Swimming Otsego HS Soccer South Christian HS A H A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm HYAA Football @ Johnson Field Girls 7th “A” Volleyball Wayland Middle Boys Varsity Cross Co. Wayland @ Wayland HS College Night Girls Varsity Cross Co. Wayland @ Wayland HS Girls 8th “A” Volleyball Wayland Middle H A H A H THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 9:00 am 7:00 pm Boys JV Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Cross Co. Cross Co. 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HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule H A A H H H H A H Phone: (269) 948-2244 77539034 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first varsity football teams around the state to earn playoff spots did it by improving to 6-0 last weekend. Those teams included a pair from the Kalamazoo Valley Association, league leaders Schoolcraft and Pennfield. Pennfield topped Galesburg-Augusta 53-6, while Schoolcraft scored a 14-0 win over Delton Kellogg. The KVA is the only area conference that has a team, or two, into the playoffs already. A couple of the top teams in the O-K Gold Conference and the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division look to secure spots this week. Ottawa Hills leads the O-K Gold Conference at 4-0 in league play and 51 overall. The Bengals are at Caledonia Friday night. In the CAAC-White, 5-1 (3-1) Williamston will be at Lakewood. The Lakewood Vikings scored their first win of the season last Friday night, over Perry. Lakewood, Thornapple Kellogg, and Maple Valley are all sitting at 1-5 this season. That means the only two county teams that still have playoff hopes with three games to play are Hastings and Delton Kellogg. The Panthers have one of four teams tied in second place in the KVA at 4-2. Delton meets up with another of those Friday, as it heads to Constantine. The Falcons squeaked out a 2928 win over Kalamazoo Christian, another 42 KVA team, last Friday night. Constantine has the second highest scoring offense in the league so far this season, behind league leading Pennfield, averaging 38.5 points per game. At the other end of the scoring spectrum in the KVA is Maple Valley. The Lions are averaging just under nine points per game so far this season. The Lion offense will try and get things turned around against 0-6 Parchment this Friday night at the home of the Panthers. Hastings looks to get one step closer to the playoffs when it heads to Middleville to face the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans Friday night. The Saxons won another high scoring game last week, over Grand Rapids Catholic Central, to improve to 4-2 on the year. Wayland scored its first win of the season last week at TKHS, and the Trojans have now dropped five in a row. �Page 20 — Thursday, October 8, 2009 — The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from page 19 that up, it will be easy winning those next three games,” Frizzell said. Wayland 30, Thornapple Kellogg 6 The start couldn’t have been much better, but the ending couldn’t have been much worse for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity The Saxons’ Gage Pederson tackles Catholic Central’s Daniel Quinn, as teammate Luke Hubbell chases the play down from behind, Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) football team on homecoming night in Middleville Friday. Wayland Union scored its first victory of the season, 30-6 over the Trojans who fall to 1-5 on the year. In the first minute of the game, Thornapple Kellogg quarterback Coley McKeough connected with Patrick Bobolts on an 11-yard touchdown pass. The extra-point was no good, and the Trojans had a 6-0 lead. The Trojan defense came up with a big stop on the Wildcats’ first offensive series, and TK moved the football down to the Wayland nine-yard-line. TK head coach Chad Ruger said that at point he thought, “this is going to be a great football game for us.” A holding penalty wiped out what looked like the Trojans’ second touchdown of the night, then another penalty pushed the Trojans back even further. TK wound up missing a long field goal, and started losing some confidence. Wayland took a 7-6 lead on quarterback Jeremy Diller’s five-yard touchdown pass to Santino DiCesare, then pushed the lead to 136 as Chris Kraima returned the second half kick-off 95 yards for a touchdown. “That’s when the turnovers started, and the offense didn’t move the ball much after that,” said Ruger. The Trojans turned the ball over five times on the night. McKeough tossed two interceptions, and TK fumbled the ball away three times. Thornapple Kellogg’s defense was solid, but was eventually worn down. The Wildcats scored 17 points in the fourth quarter on an 11-yard TD pass from Diller to DiCesare, a 16-yard Diller run, and two extra-point kicks and a field goal by Andrew Halderman. “We made them punt several times. We were just out there a lot (on defense) tonight,” Ruger said. “We couldn’t get the offense to click. We had to stop them a lot and we had to stop them on a short field.” Kenny Price and Thomas Tabor led the Trojan defense with eight tackles each. Corey Carpenter and Bultema had six each. McKeough did hit on 12-of-19 passes for 119 yards. Bultema had four catches for 48 yards. Marquise Gill led the Trojan rushing attack with six carries for 57 yards. TK finished with 91 total yards rushing. The Wildcats had 183 yards on the ground, and 21 passing. Hackett Catholic Central 13, Maple Valley 12 by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Three teams took to the field Friday night. There was the opponent Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central and then there was Maple Valley’s first half team and also its second half team. The same players were on both squads for the Lions, but it was a whole different ball game. “The first half was a good as we’ve played ball on both sides of the line all year,” said Maple Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. “We were making plays as good as we made them at the beginning of the year then, second half I don’t know what happened.” It was a second half full of starts, but never a finish. Maple Valley scored all of its points in the first half and allowed Hackett to eke out a 13-12 victory with two fourth quarter touchdowns. The Lions held Hackett to near the fiveyard-line for four plays in a row at the end of the third quarter, but a hole in the defense proved their undoing. It took just five yards and five seconds into the fourth quarter for the Irish to get on the board with a carry by running back Joe Wood. Hackett’s second touchdown came on a two-yard run by Mac Simotes, followed by the extra-point kick from Kevin Hammer, the only successful extra-point attempt of the game. Senior Kyle Burns opened the scoring for Maple Valley, taking a 16-yard run into the zone, ten minutes into the second quarter. An interception by Josh Burd with a tenyard return seemed to shift the momentum momentarily to the Lions’ side. Junior Cody Leinhart snatched a 13-yard pass from Brad Laverty to add six more points for the Lions with just over a minute to go in the first half. Laverty was 6-of-9 throwing the ball on the night for 76 yards, but was intercepted twice by Hackett’s Colin Dilworth. Burns led the Lions on the ground with 14 rushes for 120 yards. The key to night seemed to be fumble recovery, with Hackett managing to snatch possession of four out of five fumbles for the contest. The Lions racked up 245 total yards of offense, compared to Hackett’s 198, but it wasn’t enough to take the contest. The Irish were led by Wood, who rushed 23 times for 108 yards. Quarterback Mac Simotes completed 5-of-11 passes for 45 yards. Penalties hurt the Lions throughout, with five penalties totaling 43 yards. Burns paced the Lion defense with 11 tackles, and Steve Creller had ten. Though it was a tough loss, Lincoln said this next week will determine the character that makes up his team. “We’re going to find out what kind of young men they are,” said Lincoln. “They can turn it or they can come back like men next week. I think they’re going to come back. They are a very resilient group.” This was Hackett’s first win of the season. Maple Valley is now 1-5 heading into next week’s competition against Parchment. Wayland scores 3-0 win over TK volleyball team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The best game the Trojans played Thursday night was the one where the score was the most lopsided, in Wayland’s favor. Wayland’s varsity volleyball team scored a 3-0 victory over the host Trojans in O-K Gold Conference action, winning by the scores of 25-12, 25-16, 25-19. Despite falling in an early hole, the Trojans passed the ball well in game one, and played very good defense. They couldn’t keep that up all evening though. The Trojans had at least 15 serve receive errors. “In practice, we scrimmage each other and they kill each other. They do not want to lose to each over. They’re diving all over the floor, and they hit as hard as they can,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Stacey Woodall. “We’re definitely a practice team I guess, ‘cause they do so many amazing things. Then in a game, it’s dead silent.” At Left: The Trojans’ Erin Ellinger sets the ball up during game two against Wayland Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The combo of senior setter Amber Getty and senior outside hitter Kelly Fliestra was too much for the Trojans in the first two games. Fliestra had five kills in the first game, she sat out the entire third game. Sophomore middle hitter Molly Lameyer ended up leading the Wildcats in kills with nine. Getty had 29 assists, and three aces as well as a handful of kills. Hana Hunt led the Trojans with five kills, and Cassie Holwerda had three. Stephanie Betcher had a team-high 19 digs, leading the defensive effort, and also added two aces. Nicole Humphrey added six digs, and Alyssa Weesie five. Katie Lark had five assists for TK and Erin Ellinger two. Woodall said she was pleased with the play from some of her girls off the bench late in the game, especially Emma Bishop and Shelby Tedrow along the front line. The Trojans are now 1-3 in the O-K Gold Conference this season, with another home league date on the schedule for Thursday against Hastings. The Trojans then head to the Hopkins Invitational Saturday (Oct. 10). HHS girls’ golf tops Mustangs by 32 strokes The Saxon varsity girls’ golf team defeated NorthPointe Christian in its final dual of the season. The Saxons shot a 179 at Hastings Country Club last Thursday, compared to a 211 for the Mustangs. Gabrielle Shipley led Hastings with a 37 and Jessica Kloosterman added a 39. The Saxons also got a 51 from Dena Letot and a 52 from Danielle Meredith. The Saxons will be a part of today’s regional tournament at Eagle Eye in Lansing. Thornapple Kellogg’s Stephanie Betcher reaches down to pass a ball in front of teammate Nicole Humphrey during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon soccer tops Cougars 4-1 in league Hastings’ John Northrop pushes up field against Caledonia, as the Scots’ Phillip Brown chases him from behind during Thursday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team scored its second win of the O-K Gold Conference season over Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Tuesday evening in Grand Rapids. The Saxons got two goals from Eric Kendall, and one each from Jared Bosma and Max Clark in a 4-1 victory over the Cougars. “We pretty much controlled the game,” said Hastings head coach Ben Conklin. “They were pretty good, but we were just able to dominate with our possession. With the weather, that was difficult.” Hastings has three league contests remaining on the schedule, at home against Thornapple Kellogg this evening. Next week, the Saxons visit South Christian Tuesday then play host to Ottawa Hills Thursday. Last Thursday, Caledonia topped the Saxons 3-1 in Hastings. Dale Domer scored twice for the Fighting Scots, starting the scoring in each half. Evan Mazcka scored the Scots’ second goal of the game, to put them up 2-0 at the half. Kendall scored the lone goal for Hastings. Blake Higley had six saves for Caledonia. The Saxons’ Jared Bosma heads the ball during the first half of Thursday’s contest against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-10-15.pdf a4bab30eaab2c817b535ddc9db3a2211 PDF Text Text Companies to benefit from sewer Governor needs new formula for state Hastings golf girls going to state See Story on Page 6 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 42 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, October 15, 2009 NEWS County board reconsiders increases in vital records fees BRIEFS Habitat dinner is set for Saturday Barry County Habitat for Humanity will hold its next Swiss steak and baked chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. In addition to the two meats, the menu will include mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, homemade desserts and beverages. A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity's house building mission in Barry County. Habitat is celebrating 20 years of serving Barry County, both in building houses and in serving Swiss steak, said local Habitat Executive Director Cindy Collins. Area volunteers are currently helping to build Habitat’s 31st house on Cooper Road in Dowling. Anyone who would like to make a taxdeductible donation to Habitat who cannot attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 234, Hastings, 49058 or call 269-948-9939 for more information. Film to focus on solar power The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will show the film “The Power of the Sun” at a free viewing Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the EMS building, 128 High Street, Middleville. The documentary is about the discovery of the power of light, the genesis of solar energy technologies and their potential. “The Power of the Sun” gives insight into the logic of solar energy, its efficiency and its many applications. Chuck Ammond, director of engineering for Bauer Power, will present information on current systems available for solar electricity, solar water heating, and wind electricity. He also will answer questions from the audience. Delton garden club to meet Oct. 21 The Inland Lakes Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Barry Township Hall in Delton at 6 p.m. This month’s meeting will be a harvestthemed gathering. Members should bring a dish to pass and a decorated pumpkin to be displayed in Delton area businesses. Also a fall craft will be offered to members who would like to particulate. To join the Inland Lakes Garden Club, contact Tracy Park at 269-721-3351. The club is a member of the District 2B Michigan Garden Club. Applications accepted for help at Christmas ‘Help for the Holidays,’ an annual local program coordinated by Love Inc. of Barry County to help those in need at Christmas time, has begun taking applications. Anyone interested in applying should go to the Love Inc. office, 305 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings, anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays through Nov. 25. People who apply need to bring a driver’s license or other picture identification. Each family must personally apply. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Less than two months ago, the Barry County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to raise fees charged by the county clerk’s office for certified copies of vital records. However, the board passed a different resolution at its Tuesday meeting to reduce the amount of those increases. The resolution previously passed by the board raised the cost of single certified copies of marriage licenses and birth and death certificates from $10 to $15 each. It also increased the cost of additional copies of such records purchased concurrently from $3 to $10 each. As a result of the resolution passed at this week’s meeting, a single certified copy of a vital record now costs $13, with $7 now being charged for an additional copy. In comparing Barry County to its neighbors, Allegan, Calhoun, Ionia and Kent counties charge $10 for each single certified copy of a vital record, while Eaton and Kalamazoo counties charge $12 and $13, respectively, for such copies. For each additional certified copy of a vital record purchased concurrently, Kent County charges $3; Allegan and Kalamazoo counties charge $4; and Calhoun, Eaton and Ionia counties charge $5. After Tuesday’s meeting, Michael Callton, chairman of the board, said the primary impetus behind the fees being raised in the first place was that they had not been reviewed for many years prior to Barry County Clerk Pamela Jarvis filling the position after she was elected in November 2008. She requested the increase after reviewing the costs, which by state law are supposed to be selffunding for such services. “The biggest problem was they hadn’t been reviewed in 15 years,” Callton explained. “ If it would have been reviewed, it could have been raised, little by little.” While Callton credited John Gores, director of Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, with eventually convincing the board that the increases were too excessive, he added that Jarvis’ support of the increases were part of a well-considered effort to have the availability of vital records to the public be part of a service that is entirely self-sustaining. “Both sides made a good point,” he said. In other business at Tuesday’s meeting, the board approved an agreement between Barry County and the Barry Community Free Clinic, awarding the clinic $30,000 in county funds for the purchase of dental equipment and other medical supplies. As part of the agreement, the clinic is required to “provide 16 hours of free dental services each month for one year, to lowincome uninsured residents of Barry County.” According to the Web site for the clinic, its services include free medical and dental care to uninsured “adults ... who have an income of less than twice the poverty threshold as defined by the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau ...” The clinic is located at 1230 W. State St. in Hastings. An agreement between Barry County and the Thornapple Kellogg School District, detailing the county’s commitment to award a county parks and recreation grant in the amount of $5,000 for construction of a playground at Lee Elementary School also was approved. Barry County Parks and Recreation Grants are part of a program that allows school districts and municipalities to apply for funds for construction of new playgrounds or parks or the improvement of existing facilities. According to information submitted to the county on behalf of the district, the playground is expected to be completed by May COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 4 Preliminary exam date set for prescription fraud by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer A preliminary examination will be held Nov. 20 in 56B District Court for Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville. The charges of possessing a controlled substance by fraud, attempting to possess Vicodin and driving while on a suspended license stem from a July 21 incident at Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville. Chapman’s lawyer stated in court Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, that a plea bargain will be discussed with the prosecutor’s office. According to a report filed by Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray, he received a call in July from Shane McNeil, owner and pharmacist at Maple Valley Pharmacy. McNeil detailed a call he had received on the phone line used by doctors to relay prescriptions to the pharmacy. After listening to the message, McNeil became suspicious that the person leaving the message was not a Dr. Horton as he claimed to be and that the request for 60 Vicodin tablets was fraudulent. McNeil then called Dr. James Horton’s office and discovered that Horton had not called in the prescription. He, in fact, was in surgery at the time of the call. Soon after McNeil had spoken with Horton, Chapman called the pharmacy to inquire if the prescription was ready for pick up. Chief Schray and a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy waited at the pharmacy for the pre- scription to be picked up. In his statement, McNeil said that he and the two officers were the only ones on the premises when Chapman picked up the prescription. Upon entering the store, Chapman identified himself and signed for the prescription, and his movements were caught on a surveillance camera located behind the counter. Once the prescription was in Chapman’s hand, the officers approached and placed him under arrest, with no resistance. Reports were filed with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office after the incident to seek felony charges in the case. Initially, the charges were denied by his office, said Prosecutor Tom Evans, in order to seek further evidence. According to Schray’s report, Chapman had filled two prescriptions for Vicodin at a Rite-Aid Pharmacy in Caledonia during the month of July. An empty bottle for hydracodone was found in Chapman’s vehicle. During an interview with Chief Schray after the incident, Chapman said the prescription was for his brother, and that his brother had made the initial call to Maple Valley Pharmacy. After phone records from other pharmacies were gathered, Evans authorized the charges of the felony warrant. Evans summed up the case and the charges saying, “Basically, here’s the deal. A guy shows up and picked up some prescription medication, and in the car is his amputee brother who apparently has set up his brother before.” In response to why the charges were initially dropped, Evans said it is not unusual for charges to be denied in order to seek further evidence in a case. Evans said that although polygraphs are not admissible in court, Chapman has asked for a polygraph test. In a felony case, if the defendant requests the test, accommodations are usually made to administer the polygraph, explained Evans. In his interview with Schray, Chapman maintained that he was not the one who initially phoned in the prescription, though he admitted to picking up prescriptions for his brother in the past. In a letter written as part of a Freedom of Information Act request, McNeil claimed that Evans “allegedly accused the officers of having performed a ‘bad arrest,’ and Mr. Evans apparently expressed concern for this defendant’s civil rights as a result of said ‘bad arrest’ despite the involvement of a former undercover SWET officer and a chief of police ...” Evans denied making any “bad arrest” statements or expressing concern over the victim’s civil rights. “I did not make that statement,” said Evans in a phone interview. “You’ll have to ask that butthead about it.” Hastings man and his Army unit to receive prestigious award at the White House Sheriff department investigating gas use at local airport According to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, investigators with the Barry County Sheriff Department are looking into the use of manual cards to pump gas at the Hastings/Barry County Airport between February 2007 through Dec. 31, 2008. During that time, gas worth a total of $33,411 was dispensed at the airport using manual cards that recorded the amount of fuel pumped by the card holders. However, current airport Manager Mark Noteboom, who assumed the post in February of this year, said during that time there are no records of invoices or payment for the fuel. Noteboom said the discrepancies came to light when he was going over airport records, and they were later verified by the airport’s accounting firm. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown concurred with Noteboom’s findings, and the matter was then turned over to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for further investigation in April. “We found discrepancies ... there were four entities not making payment on fuel being pumped,” said Noteboom. He noted that when the information came to light and those involved were sent invoices for the gas, the first immediately paid the balance owed, and the second paid half of the $7,029 owed and paid the remaining balance after being taken to small claims court. According to Noteboom, the third entity has paid $3,000 of the total $10,617 owed, and a civil suit may be pending for the balance. However, he said records show that the fourth entity owes a total of $24,424 and has made no payments despite numerous invoices and telephone calls. Former airport manger Jason Blair said in a telephone interview Monday that he had no knowledge of discrepancies regarding fuel at the airport. According to Noteboom, each entity had an electronic card or cards, and each time the card was used to pump fuel, the amount was recorded by BP Aviation; however, it was the airport manager’s responsibility to generate invoices and collect payments. Noteboom said there are no records indicating either were done during the time in question. He said that to improve accounting practices and eliminate further discrepancies, the airport manager no longer handles cash sales of gasoline at the airport. All fuel sales are now handled by exclusively by BP Aviation. When a patron uses a card at the pump, the amount of gas pumped and the cost is recorded electronically, bills are generated and payments are received by the company, not the airport. James Lancaster shows the suit, made in South Vietnam, that he will be wearing to the White House ceremony. All the veterans of Alpha Troop have been asked to wear their “old medals” too. For heroism 39 years ago by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Plowing through nearly impassable jungle terrain in Vietnam, a Hastings man and others in his U.S. Army Alpha Troop, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment volunteered to attack a heavily fortified North Vietnamese bunker and successfully rescued 100 American infantrymen who were being surrounded and overwhelmed three-to-one by the enemy. That hellish scenario was 39 years ago. James Lancaster, who lives on Star School Road, and his buddies were lucky to survive. If not for their heroic actions, the infantrymen they rescued would have been killed or captured. Some of the troop’s veterans still find it hard to speak about that combat nightmare. However, next week, they will be in the national spotlight. Lancaster and others in his troop will receive the rare and prestigious Presidential Unit Citation for their brave and extraordinary heroic actions on March 25-26, 1970 against an armed enemy. President Barack Obama will be presiding at the award ceremony as Lancaster and his fellow soldiers are honored in the East Room of the White House during ceremonies Tuesday, Oct. 20. The event, expected to last about 30 minutes, will be televised live that day, beginning at 11:45 a.m. on CNN, Fox, CSPAN and other networks. “It’s an honor, but it hurts,” said Lancaster. Months ago when he first received a letter that the award was to be conferred, he explained that it opened up a floodgate of WHITE HOUSE HONORS, continued on page 5 �Page 2 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Individuals, churches or other groups who are interested in “adopting” a family in need for Christmas may call Love Inc. at 269-948-9555 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Charlton Park Halloween event is Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 24, the annual “All Hallow’s Eve” celebration will take place at Historic Charlton Park from 3 to 6 p.m. This family-oriented event begins with a trick or treat through the historic village. Visitors can sample old-fashioned candies, treats or cider, go on a hayride and paint a tiny pumpkin. The annual costume parade will be followed by costume judging and awards. Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jacko-lantern contest. Other vegetables also are welcome – be creative. All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at the park or at the gate Oct. 24. Admission is $3 per person, with children 2 years and under admitted free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775 or visit the Web site at www.charltonpark.org. The park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Toothbrush sale funds go to child abuse prevention council Importance of non-motorized trails discussed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thursday, Oct. 8, more than 25 area residents attended the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission meeting held at Commission on Aging in Hastings to give input on the need for non-motorized transportation in the nine-county region served by the commission. Those attending the meeting discussed scenarios of how to improve the current Michigan Department of Transportation non-motorized access map. The emphasis was on regional connections, not on foot trails in parks. It was also pointed out that when the revised map is completed, there should be some way to connect it to other maps from the other regions in the state. Suzann Flowers from the SWMPC told the group that some regions are just now beginning to work on their first maps. The current map of the nine-county region is now five years old and updating it is important, she said. The group also looked at different ways to provide information on existing and planned non-motorized facilities. The consensus was that the map and information are important to tourism in the county. Flowers left the meeting with many ideas on how to include access points for equestrian trails in the county, the need to put hiking trails such as the North Country Trail on the maps even if they are more recreational than transportation-based, and the future need to have the maps available online. Flowers explained that the efforts of the SWMPC are funded through MDOT which is Citizens from throughout Barry County add their input to a discussion of non-motorized trails in the Southwest Michigan area, here under the guidance of Marcy Colclough from the SWMPC. (Photo by Patricia Johns) why the maps and information need to have a transportation focus. The SWMPC is holding county input meetings to discuss non-motorized transportation throughout the nine-county area. The first was held in Kalamazoo, shortly before the Barry County meeting. In October Flowers also will hold meetings in Van Buren and Cass counties. She said she anticipates holding a meeting in the spring showing the updates to the map for final input from the entire ninecounty area. Information about this project can be found online at www.swmpc.org/smart_plan.asp or by contacting Flowers at flowerss@swmpc.org or by phone at 269-925-1137, ext. 17. ‘Key to Barry County’ prize package offered at annual Chamber dinner To celebrate Barry County tourist destinations, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Dinner is offering a chance to win a "Key to Barry County" prize package. The winner of the “key” will receive gifts and certificates for attractions in Hickory Corners, Gun Lake, Hastings, Middleville and Nashville, including four tickets to the Gilmore Car Museum, stays at the Inn at Mill Pond and the Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake, Phil’s Pizzeria and the MiddleVIlla Inn and Micro Brewery. Once the winner has enjoyed great food, they may walk it off with a guided tour of the Paul Henry Trail with Michigan Audubon Society member Cal Lamoreaux (free pedometer from the Village of James C. Peurach, DDS, (from left) joined Exchange Club Treasurer Joan Heffelbower in presenting a check for $980 to the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County Executive Director Karen Jousma and board member Nancy Bradley. The mission of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County is to prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect through awareness, advocacy and education. The Exchange Club raised $830 in its annual toothbrush sale earlier this year. James C. Peurach and Associates donated the toothbrushes for the sale, allowing the club to add an additional $150 it had raised from club membership that was designated for the purchase. The local Exchange Club meets weekly in Hastings with a mission to serve and honor local youths. For information on joining Exchange, contact Nancy Bradley at 269-9482763 or Joan Heffelbower at 269-945-2401. Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Oct. 15 — Movie Memories, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” 5:15 to 8 p.m., community room (come and hear what it was like to be an extra on the set). Friday, Oct. 16 — pre-school story time about apples, 10:30 a.m.; Project No Homework from 4 to 6 p.m., community room. Saturday, Oct. 17 — Anime Club, 1 to 3 p.m., community room; Magic Card Club, 3 to 6 p.m., community room. Monday, Oct. 19 — Hastings Public Library Board Meeting, 4 to 6 p.m., community room Tuesday, Oct. 20 — toddler story time about cows, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; sustainability series continues with “Converting Organic Waste Using Worms” presented by Tom Wilkinson. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — ‘Tween Royal Readers enjoy “Beauty Is the Beast,” 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., community room. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above events. Middleville included). Traveling south down M-37 into Hastings, a variety of options are available to the key holder including; tickets to Charlton Park, the 7th Annual (2010) Thornapple Jazz Festival, Barry County Chamber of Commerce 2010 Annual Dinner, Pierce Cedar Creek Institutes Sunday Brunch, $50 in Barry Bucks, eight games at Hastings Bowl, Inc., a four hour kayak rental for two from Whispering Waters Campground and a canoe rental and guided tour of the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary. Heading east, the key to the county also opens two rounds of golf at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The prizes may be redeemed throughout 2009 and 2010 with some restrictions applicable and need not be redeemed in this order. The chamber’s Andre Wiegand says, “The total value of this prize package is more than $700!” In addition 50 keys furnished by Middleville based Security Lock and Safe will be available for purchase at the Barry County Annual Chamber Dinner on Tuesday, October 20 for $10 each. Anyone who would like to attend the dinner which will also include the announcement of the first ever Barry County Chamber of Commerce 2009 ATHENA Recipient, held at EverAfter Banquet Hall in Hastings, should call Lynn Hatfield at 269-945-2454. Budget concerns, appointments focus of Thornapple Twp. meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township trustees were able to finish their Oct. 12 meeting by 9:20 p.m. 10 minutes before the set 9:30 p.m. closing time. The trustees have had to extend meetings during the past two months and are working to complete each meeting by 9:30 p.m. to be more efficient. During the meeting, Clerk Susan Vlietstra reported that portable toilets supplied for Heritage Day suffered some vandalism and ended up costing the township more than anticipated. The cost this year was $684 which is about $120 more than anticipated. She said she will be talking with the Heritage Day committee to see if fewer portable toilets are needed because of the public restroom facilities at the village hall. She also received the approval of three write-offs from emergency services treatments that totaled slightly more than $1,000. These are write-offs suggested by a collection agency the township uses when people are billed for services for ambulance calls and other emergency services. After some time, the collection agency notifies the township when they cannot contact the person originally billed. One write-off from 2005 for an illegal burn that cost $800 was not approved. Treasurer Deb Buckowing said she will do some research into the cost of challenging the person not willing to pay the fees and will report to the Nov. 9 board meeting. “I don’t know why they don’t pay the bill,” she said. Vlietstra also discussed the current budget and the anticipated cut in revenue-sharing that is part of the State of Michigan budget discussion now underway. She said she anticipates that the revenue sharing funds received by the township will be reduced 5 percent to $234,500 from the $269,700 which the township budgeted for 2009-10. “We’ll need a frank discussion of the current budget year,” said Vlietstra. She told trustees that funds are available that can be used this year to meet requirements of the paving of Rita Drive approved at the September special meeting. Trustees will meet Oct. 28 for a special budget review for the 2009-10 budget. They will then look at beginning work for the new 2010-11 budget which goes into effect in March of 2010. Buckowing reported that the township’s investments are not even getting 1 percent interest. She is going to look to see if other banks, outside of Middleville have better interest rates. The township is continuing to collect taxes. The delinquent percentage is not higher but more residents are on payment plans. The township will know by March — when delinquent taxes will be reported to the county — the real impact of the current economy on local residents. Supervisor Donald Boysen encouraged the trustees to attend the Michigan Townships Association annual meeting in Grand Rapids in January. Classes are available, and the meeting provides the opportunity to meet with other township representatives. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Dave Middleton then gave his report, which included 104 calls in September. He discussed an opening on the Barry County 911 board. He encouraged area residents to contact the Barry County Board of Commissioners for information on applying to serve on the board. He announced that John Loftus had donated the supplies for a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the fire station Oct. 24. Donations for the breakfast will go toward training and equipment. Middleton thanked Loftus for his generosity and excitement about helping the community. Township Planner Geoff Moffat reported that the Finkbeiner/Crane Road bridge project is going forward. The Barry County Road Commission should learn by the end of October if the Michigan Economic Development Council has granted an $800,000 community block grant for the M37 to Cherry Valley Road portion of the project. He noted that work on Finkbeiner Road to Cherry Valley Road should be completed soon. In addition, the project is still waiting for a ruling on the bridge portion from an administrative judge. This has delayed bid-seeking. An individual has challenged the legality of the bridge project, and it was heard by an administrative law judge who was expected to rule by Oct. 15. Moffat said he anticipates that the judge will rule in the project’s favor. He said he will let the township know the results as soon as he hears. Vlietstra then reported to the trustees that the Federal Trade Commission is requiring the township to provide a plan for identity theft prevention, adding that it is difficult to combine both the emergency services and the Duncan Lake Sewer authority billing on a plan. She said she received approval to get legal advice on the best way to do the “Red Flag Rules Policy” for the district. The policy is to set guidelines for the privacy of people billed by the township and identity theft protection. If necessary, she said she also can talk to organizations setting up policies, as well. The trustees appointed Catherine Beyer to be the township’s representative on the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. She is replacing Rhonda Fisk who decided not to serve for another term. The township will advertise for open positions on the Thornapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals. The three terms were held by Mark Sevald, Dick Ridderikhoff and Everette Boggs. Boysen said he anticipates that at least one new position will need to be filled and that Sevald and Ridderikhoff may ask to serve again. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf gave his annual report. He discussed the need for a new jail facility but said the current economy is keeping that from becoming a reality. County Commissioner Mike Bremer also reported on current county board activities. At the end of the meeting, Trustee Pat Harrison discussed how the economy may reduce the revenues available to support TTES. Ongoing discussions will cover benefits and downfalls of perhaps going to a “fire authority.” Harrison noted that everyone should focus on the needs of the community, and said it may be necessary to make sacrifices. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Trustees will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the township hall. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES INFORMED! Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 3 Largest crowd in recent years turns out for Barry County CROP Walk by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor One-hundred forty-four walkers rallied for the cause of helping the hungry by walking in the 27th annual Barry County CROP Walk last Sunday. While the temperature was only 42 to 43 degrees, the generosity of all the donors and walkers took away all the chill with $12,990 in pledges being tallied and more expected. “These are not final figures,” commented Barry CROP Treasurer Dave Doozan. “There will more pledges coming in the next few weeks ... In 2008, we collected $14,398. We should come close to matching or exceed- These tots in the stroller were probably the youngest at the event. ing that number this year.” Nolan Hudson, co-coordinator of the walk with his wife Joan, said they were pleased with the turnout, especially since the number of walkers was the highest it has been in recent years. Thirteen churches participated. He also thought it was “fantastic” to have so many young people take part. “We are really pleased...” Youth groups from Grace Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, and the Presbyterian Church were involved, plus other young people. “Most people said it was a nice walk (despite the temperature). It was a little brisk, but people dressed for it,” Hudson said, noting that last year’s walk was hot. He expressed appreciation to all donors, including corporate gifts. Rollie Oaster, of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings was the top individual walker, raising $775 in pledges, according to Hastings CROP Treasurer Dave Doozan. Oaster has walked in nearly every CROP Walk since the beginning of the local event in the early 1980s. Other top walkers were Joan and Nolan Hudson, $760, Hastings Hawks Pathfinders from the Seventh Day Adventist Youth Group, $680; Avis Geren, $665; Marcia Bell/Summerfest booth, $645; Grace Lutheran Church Youth Group of Hastings, $635; Harriet Willbrandt, $531; Mike Bromer, $506; Suzan Foster, $500; Margaret Hollenbeck, $365; Trudy Tobias, $350; Bruce and Katie Estes, $320; Jeff Arnold family, $290; Sue and Steve Radant, $285; Matt, Shannon, Chloe and Kate Powers, $270; Angie, Cal, Todd, Madeline, Kendra, $210; Deb Cleveland, $205; Marcia Varney, Pam Dawson and Darcy Woodard, $204; Jack Brown, $200; Gordon Yoder, $200; Deanne Guber, $187; Vallory Bunday, $180; Janine Stafford, $180; Mary Kleinbrink, $172; Lois Elliston, $170; Doris Brogan, $165; Dave and Sue Doozan, $155; Keith, Scott, Patricia and Katie Gardner, $125; and Pastor Jeff Garrison, $125. First Presbyterian Church of Hastings raised the most funds and had the most walkers among the participating churches, with 32 bringing in $2,739 in pledges, according to preliminary figures. Middleville United Methodist was second with 23 walkers collecting $2,337 in pledges; and Peace United Methodist Church of Nashville had eight walkers who brought in $1,945. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc., spoke briefly to the crowd and told them that the hugs received from people in need when they come to the Love Inc. office for help “are for you.” He said Love Inc. continues to see many new faces – people who never thought they would need help. “This year, the CROP Walk was a good experience,” Nolan Hudson said. He noted that there were 10 CROP walks in the state last Sunday and 25 on the last Sunday of September, telling the crowd that Michigan is the number one provider of funds to help families. He praised the compassion of Michigan citizens who “are out there helping families” even though the state is struggling economically. Twenty-five percent of all the funds raised in the Barry County CROP Walk will be divided at various rates to help four food assistance programs through Love Inc., Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, Middleville food pantry and the Freeport Food Truck. The remaining funds go to Church World Service, sponsor of the walk, to provide assistance to victims of disasters and other humanitarian assistance. The walk was hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, and afterwards, walkers returned to the church for pizza and music by Under the Influence, a praise band from the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Prizes were awarded to top walkers. A number of businesses donated incentives, including gift certificates for meals. Some of the 144 walkers who participated in the Barry County CROP Walk last Sunday are pictured here. Walkers gathered inside the First Presbyterian Church before the event started and returned there for a celebration afterwards. Roland Oaster, of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, raised the most funds for CROP for the second consecutive year. Many young people were part of the event. Staffing the registration effort on CROP Walk day were (from left) Trudy Tobias, Harriet Willbrandt, Laura Lykins, Doris Brogan, Mae Ellsworth and Mary Jane Bradfield. Five of them are from Peace United Methodist Church and Brogan is from Hope United Methodist Church. Joan Hudson (left), co-coordinator of the Barry County CROP Walk, hands a bottle of water to Carole Garlinger before the walk began. A canopy of autumn leaves towers over walkers as they leave the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings to participate in the 27th annual Barry County CROP Walk. �Page 4 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Prairieville Township Supervisor said recall statements are inaccurate To the editor: I am writing in response to requests for comment on the recall petition submitted to the Barry County Clerk’s office and the Oct. 8 article in the Hastings Banner. There are some inaccurate statements included in the recall petition and the article that I would like to address. I respect the right of the citizens of Prairieville Township to express their concerns, however the final decision needs to be based on complete and accurate information. Members of the Prairieville Township Board have no hidden agendas and work hard to ensure that the business of Prairieville is handled in a fair and professional manner. I take the responsibility and honor of being Prairieville Township Supervisor very seriously, and I treat all residents of Prairieville Township fairly and with equal respect. While it’s unfortunate that some pages of requested information may seem useless (emails), we fulfilled the request and printed out everything just as it appeared in our computer system. Some requests for information took longer based on the content of the information requested because we wanted to make sure that in fulfilling the request, we did not violate the privacy of others. Some records, by law, are not able to be given out. There were some, but not all, FOIA requests by JAd Graphics that Prairieville Township was unable to fulfill based on counsel from our Attorney Kevin Sparks. The information that we were able to provide to J-Ad Graphics was never picked up, even after several attempts to notify them that the information was ready. With regard to claims of nepotism, I would like to simply state that I am proud of the willingness of my family to serve the residents of Prairieville Township. My daughter was elected by the residents of Prairieville Township to her position on the Prairieville Township Parks Commission. I had one vote as a regular citizen in that election but no other influence regarding her position on the parks commission. Julie Stoneburner was appointed to the position of deputy treasurer by Prairieville Township Treasurer Deb Newhouse, based on her qualifications. Again, I had no influence on that decision. Her basic job function is a clerical position, and she has no voting authority regarding township matters. Glen Stoneburner has worked for Professional Code Inspections for many years and has been doing inspections in Prairieville Township for a long time, long before I became involved in Prairieville Township politics. It is not uncommon for local townships to have the family of board members in various positions at the township level. There is also a history in Prairieville Township of board member’s family members working at varous levels within the township. One of the recall committee members and several of her relatives worked for Prairieville Township while her mother served as clerk. I don’t feel that the Prairieville townshp board members have participated in any wasteful spending. Improvements to our computer system were necessary in order to help the clerk, treasurer and assesor be more efficient and accurate in their jobs. I understand that we are in tough economic times, but there are situations where some spending is necessary. We attempt to spend within our budget, but a realistic person would recognize that there are situations that can’t be predicted. Those situations require tough decisions that not everyone is going to agree with. I am proud to be a member of a board that works well together, even though we don’t always agree. If we participated in special meetings, it was for the best interest of the township. Some situatons require more attention than the monthly board meeting will allow. Notices for all special township meetings have been posted in accordance with the law. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to the recall petition. I will continue to work hard to keep Prairieville Township on the right course. Jim Stoneburner, Prairieville Township Supervisor Editor’s Note: A Prairieville Township official apparently notified our summer intern that the FOIA information was ready to be picked up, but unfortunately he had returned to college. No attempt was made by the township to notify anyone else in the newsroom that the information was available. J-Ad Graphics did receive a letter from the township detailing why other FOIA requests were denied. Many of the reasons, given by the attorney to the township, for denying the FOIA requests could have been circumvented if private information merely had been blacked out, or redacted, on such documents, as is common procedure. Governor needs a new formula for Michigan’s future During Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s first term, she blamed many of the state’s economic problems on her predecessor, John Engler. Now, nearing the end of her second term, she really has no one to blame despite the national economic climate but her inability to respond and make the necessary cuts to keep Michigan competitive. For the first time in years, Michigan legislators seem be willing to work together for necessary budget reform to avoid another government shutdown, by working to bring spending in line with revenue. The governor is still fixed on finding revenue necessary to meet government expectations rather than accepting the financial realities of the state’s present economy. In simple terms, it can’t be a question of from whom and where the new tax revenue should come; the reality is where can we adjust the budget so that government can live within expected revenues? Yet, she vows to use her veto power to free up money in the state budget so she can restore cuts in selected programs. From my conversations with business owners, industry officials and workers around the state, they are in no mood for new taxes. They have worked hard to find ways to cut their expenses by adjusting to reductions in business, and they expect their government to do the same. According to University of Michigan economists, the state is expected to lose 310,000 jobs during 2009. The report stated, “... 2009 will be the worst year in more than a half-century, and that 2010 does not look great, either.” The report went on to suggest that there could be moderate gains in 2011. I think it’s possible to see some gains as early as next year, but not unless state leaders change their approach. They need to cease drilling for new money from the same old mines and instead dedicate themselves to go after new jobs, one job at a time. Just a few years ago, Michigan was an industrial powerhouse. During Granholm’s tenure, she has continued to focus on her “new economy for Michigan,” while our state has lost more than 600,000 jobs since she took office. I’m not suggesting we put all the blame on her or her administration; much of what’s happened to the nation’s economy has impacted Michigan along with the auto industry’s decline. Michigan has experienced a 30 percent drop in tax revenues since 2002, so it must change the way we operate — now before it’s too late. It seems the House of Representatives is willing to take the necessary steps to control state spending, rather than spreading the shortage with new taxes on whoever is left to pay the bills. State leadership needs a new approach to a worn-out effort of raising taxes while revenue continues to decline. Our elected officials need to concentrate on jobs, jobs and more jobs. Michigan has lots to offer: fresh water, parks and recreation areas, good roads and plenty of empty industrial and retail locations at drastically reduced prices — lower than they’ve been in a decade. The only thing Michigan lacks are structural changes in Lansing needed to attract more business keep jobs at home. Just this week, a Muskegon-based wind turbine company announced it would be building a new assembly plant in Ontario, despite a nearly $4 million dollar tax break from the State of Michigan. Windtronics CEO Reg Adams told Michigan Radio that he wanted to build the turbine in Michigan, but he said the Michigan incentive was spread out over 12 years. Ontario offered money up-front. He went on to say that he “delayed his launch to give Michigan time to match the offer, but it never happened.” We need to look at our tax structure and all the laws that affect employment with all of our neighboring states and Canada. It’s imperative that Michigan be competitive in every way with our neighbors. Where our weaknesses arise, we have to make the necessary changes or justify the reasons why we’re different to our potential customers. Everything needs to be on the table — no sacred cows. We can’t look for stop-gap measures to get us through another year, because next year might be even worse. I suggested some weeks ago in my column that the state should determine what the deficit is expected to be, then cut all programs across the board by the same percentage needed to balance the budget. Most departments would feel the cut, but it wouldn’t be as drastic if every department shared the load equally. It doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. So, now the responsibility rests on the legislature and the governor to make the necessary cuts to balance the budget and avoid any new tax increases. In recent weeks, Grand Rapids has been the focus for the arts due to the generous donation of $449,000 in total prize money provided by the Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation for ArtPrize. Throughout the state and around the world, Grand Rapids received a level of attention that, if the city were operating a promotional campaign, would have cost millions with little or no more success. Let’s take a page from their playbook by promoting Michigan with a new approach. The possibilities are here, we just need a new game plan: selling our competitive advantage of doing business in a state that is dedicated to making the business climate second to no other state in the nation. Throughout the state, in every community big or small, there are empty industrial buildings, retail space and plenty of skilled workers ready to produce whatever product or service is required. We just need to challenge government by demanding they make the same decisions we’ve faced over the past two years: adjust to the reality of economic conditions around them. Even though there’s been a hint that change is possible in Lansing, it will take a groundswell of support across the state to guarantee that our elected officials get it done. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter once said, “You must accept that you might fail; then, if you do your best and still don’t win, at least you can be satisfied that you’ve tried. If you don’t accept failure as a possibility, you don’t set high goals, you don’t branch out, you don’t try, you don’t take the risk.” Finding the right formula for Michigan’s new business-friendly climate isn’t risky; it’s the only thing that will bring us success. We need to put together a “BusinessPrize” promotion with a commitment that we can be as successful as Grand Rapids has been with its new event. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 of next year and cost a total of approximately $81,000. A motion to approve an amended agreement between the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) and Barry County’s Michigan State University Extension department also was passed. After the meeting, Ginger Hentz, director of the local MSU Extension office, explained that the agreement allows the department to receive nearly $26,000 in funding from the state DHS during each of the following two periods: Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2010, and Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011. According to Hentz, the funds are federal money funneled through the state DHS and will be used for the local department’s pro- gram, Building Strong Families, which seeks to educate parents about how to help their children to reach their fullest potential. Two resolutions pertaining to construction projects also were adopted by the board. In addition to adopting a resolution detailing an intergovernmental agreement between Barry County, the City of Hastings and Carlton Township for a proposed sewer system that would service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes, the board also adopted a resolution regarding the Crane Road/Finkbeiner Road Bridge Project, a project entailing, among other things, the construction of a bridge across Thornapple River that would connect Finkbeiner and Crane Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. roads in Thornapple Township. After the meeting, Barry County Administrator Michael Brown explained that the resolution establishes prerequisites necessary for an annexation of property, which is integral to the completion of the project. By a 6-2 vote, the board passed a motion allowing those who rent space from the Commission on Aging at its 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. location in Hastings for receptions and similar events to consume alcohol. Commissioners Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Joe Lyons cast the dissenting votes. The board also approved an amendment to an agreement between the Michigan Supreme Will state lawmakers meet deadline? Court State Court Administrative Office and the 5th Circuit Court in Hastings that would provide an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award in the amount of $15,000 for Barry County Drug Court. According to a memorandum from Gary Secor, a representative of the Michigan Supreme Court, the $15,000 grant is intended to support the drug court through Dec. 31, until the federal government disperses Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Awards for its 2010 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30. Without the additional grant, the drug court has received $85,000 worth of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Awards this year, he The Hastings Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 1351 N. 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Students are our future and it is important to protect our future.” Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Work continues on the state budget. Are you concerned that it will not be approved by Oct. 30? Which programs would you like to see cut to balance the budget? Do you see areas where additional taxes are needed to balance the budget? wrote. The drug court is designed specifically to process those people who have committed felonies involving the non-violent use of drugs and alcohol. According to the Web site for the county, the drug court “treats addiction as a complex, relapsing disease and provides a comprehensive, sustained continuum of therapeutic interventions, treatment and other services to increase clients’ periods of abstinence and reduce the rate of relapse, re-arrest, and incarceration.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 5 Music school benefit party is Saturday, Oct. 17 The public is invited to enjoy the classic rock band “Grumpy Old Men” and more musical fun this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Community Music School’s annual Cabaret benefit party. Held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro, the event will also feature hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a cash bar. Proceeds provide scholarships for music students of all ages at the music school. The school’s coordinator, Steve Youngs, said the Cabaret provides opportunities for area residents of limited financial means to experience the personal growth that comes with learning to make music. Youngs noted that music lessons and classes build important intellectual and social skills and promote a sense of wellbeing. The Walldorff is located on 105 E. State St. Tickets to the CMS Cabaret are $15 per person and are available at the school. Call 269 948-9441. For information on the Music School, visit www.MusicCenterSCMI.com. The Community Music School is a program of the Music Center and is funded in part by the Messer Trust. Two men were seriously injured after the apparatus they were working on at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator in Lake Odessa collapsed last Thursday, hurtling them to the ground. Community Music School instructor Doug Acker and his band “Grumpy Old Men” will entertain at the school's “Cabaret” benefit Saturday at the Walldorff Bistro in Hastings. The public is invited. Bank hosting long-term care, Medicaid planning seminar Hastings City Bank’s Trust and Investment Group will host a long-term care and Medicaid planning seminar Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Hastings branch, located at 150 W. Court St. Attorney Robert Longstreet will present information on how Medicaid pays for a nursing home; the four major Medicaid eligibility factors; what assets and income may be kept and while receiving Medicaid; special rules for spouses; the “estate recovery” law; and planning techniques for estate preservation. The average cost of one month in a nursing home is $7,000. “If you, or a loved one, are concerned about how to pay for nursing home expenses without losing your hard-earned assets, this seminar will be of interest to you,” said Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director with Hastings City Bank. “There will be an opportunity for questions and comments.” The seminar is offered at no charge to the community. Reserve a place by calling 269948-5579. Refreshments will be served. WHITE HOUSE HONORS, continued from page 1 awful memories he had pushed away decades ago when he made the decision to focus on the present and his peaceful life in Barry County. “When I was discharged, I put all that stuff behind me. Whew! Now, it’s like opening the gates of hell,” he said of the painful recollections of serving in Vietnam and returning to what seemed like an ungrateful country. “We (Vietnam veterans) have a code of ethics: We never talk about it. “I’m starting to get used to it,” Lancaster said about Alpha Troop receiving the Presidential Unit Citation and being able to discuss it. He’s also recently contacted a few friends whom he served with in Vietnam. “It is a great honor, he said of the award. However, he doesn’t think of himself as a hero. The heroism belongs to the entire unit, he said. The Presidential Unit Citation should be given to each and every American who served in Vietnam, Lancaster said, and to each and every person who has ever served in a foreign war. Lancaster’s wife of 38 years, Jackie, will accompany him to Washington D.C. for the award ceremony and a few days of sight-seeing. They have a daughter, Tiffany Newman, of Middleville, and four grandchildren. Lancaster is an arc welder at Bradford White where he has been employed for 41 years. He said he is grateful for all the support he has received in Barry County, including the bake sale UAW 1002 at Bradford White and its Veterans’ Committee held recently to raise funds to help defray the cost of his trip to Washington D.C. Guests at the ceremony are expected to include the secretary of defense, the secretary of the Army, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senators, congressmen and others. Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, in a letter to Obama, said about 100 of the original 180 men in 1970 Alpha Troop are currently living. Rodriguez noted that 68 in Alpha Troop sustained injuries, and four were killed in the rescue, but the soldiers were able “to successfully penetrate and repel the enemy force and rescue the 1st Cavalry unit.” It took them four hours just to navigate through the dense jungle foliage to reach the 1st Cavalry unit. He also pointed out that the day before the rescue, Alpha Troop “experienced a devastating explosion of a defective mortar round, causing a chain of explosions and vehicle fires and ultimately killing three soldiers and wounding five others. The next day, exhausted from events, the unit volunteered to stage a rescue mission for a 1st Cavalry ...” The official wording of the award includes a description of the valor and heroism of Alpha Troop (called Troop A): “Troop A, 11th Armored Cavalry distinguished itself on 26 March 1970 by extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry against an armed enemy. After being exhausted by months of continuous combat operations, the troop volunteered to rescue Company C, 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry, a 1st Cavalry Division unit surrounded by an overwhelming enemy force near the Cambodian border, in The Dog’s Face, War Zone C, in Tay Ninh Province of the Republic of Vietnam. Company C was decisively engaged by a battalion of the 272d North Vietnamese Army Regiment which was sheltered in a large, fortified bunker complex. The determined enemy had resisted hours of aerial and artillery bombardment was expected to destroy or capture the 100 American infantrymen within hours. Company C’s ammunition was low and declining, it was immobilized by numerous casualties and due to a lack of landing zones, it could not be extracted or relieved. Troop A skillfully pene- trated four kilometers of nearly impassable jungle terrain and unhesitatingly mounted a fierce assault directly in the heavily fortified North Vietnamese Army position. Outnumbered three to one, the troop’s attack thrust it into lethal, close-range combat with tenacious defenders concealed in entrenchments under dense foliage. In the face of withering machine gun, automatic rifle, rocket-propelled grenades and recoilless rifle fire, the troop courageously forced the enemy away from Company C and inflicted heavy casualties on the North Vietnamese Army battalion, thereby rendering it combat ineffective. At dusk, following the daring assault, the troop adroitly disengaged from the numerically superior North Vietnamese force and executed a tactically challenging night march to evacuate the dead and wounded. In spite of great sacrifice and against all odds, the unit fought with a tenacity and fervor that was truly extraordinary. Troop A, 11th Armored Cavalry’s exemplary performance of duty is in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflects distinct credit upon the unit and the United States Army.” Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, in a congratulatory letter sent to Lancaster, said, “This is a very rare and prestigious citation, so you are the company of a remarkable group of service personnel who have been recognized for performing their duties with great determination under extremely hazardous conditions. For many of us, the outstanding heroism and valor of the Americans who served in Vietnam will never be forgotten. “This award serves to recognize the great sacrifices that you and the other members of Alpha Troop willingly made to protect your family, your community and your country,” he said. “You epitomize the very best of America – devotion, commitment, bravery and valor,” Ehlers said in the letter to Lancaster. Because seating in the East Room of the White House is limited, Lancaster said Alpha Troop members who were at the rescue battle or the mortar explosion or a representative of a veteran, if deceased, will definitely be in the East Room and are classified as “Category 1.” That will include Lancaster. Category 2 Alpha Troop veterans who served in War Zone C from Jan. 1 to March 24, 1970 will be going to the White House if there are available seats. They will be going to a reception in the Pentagon and watching the ceremony live via a cable broadcast if White House seats are not available. Category 3 veterans (who served in that zone after March 25 to May 1, 1970) also will be invited to the Pentagon. After the ceremony is over all Alpha Troop veterans and their guests will celebrate together at the Pentagon. The day before the ceremony, Lancaster said he and the others will have a day-long briefing, including security clearances to go through. “As near as we can tell, this award has only been conferred 127 times since it was originated for Pearl Harbor Day, 1941, said a letter from Captain John Poindexter to Lancaster and other Vietnam War-era veterans of Alpha Troop. Poindexter, who now lives in Houston, Texas, was commander Alpha Troop when the March battle and rescue took place. “Just imagine that in all of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and Iraq and Afghanistan, plus actions involving foreign military unites, only 127 times. And almost never for small, troop-sized units like us ... (“By comparison, there have been more than 800 Congressional Medals of Honor awarded in the same time frame.) “It almost sounds like the country is really Two men injured in accident at Lake Odessa grain elevator Two men were injured Thursday morning, Oct. 8, in a construction accident at the Caledonia Farmers Elevator located at Fourth Avenue and First Street in Lake Odessa. Workers from Agri-Equipment Service were installing a new downspout, lifting the 2,200-pound piece from what is called a head section 135 feet in the air, to a 30-foot tall grain bin, reported Lake Odessa Police Chief Mark Bender. Jason Mark Radke, 37, of Plainwell was on a safety platform on the head section. Shawn William Babbitt, 27, of Allegan was on top of the grain bin when something went wrong, said Bender, causing the head section to collapse and the downspout to fall to the ground. Radke fell approximately 125 feet to the ground. Babbitt was knocked off the grain bin and fell about 30 feet. Radke, a part owner in the company, was airlifted to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, he remained in critical condition. Babbitt was transported to Butterworth where he was listed in serious condition. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) was called in to investigate the incident. Bender met Friday with a MIOSHA representative. Foul play is not suspected, said Bender, who closed the case but added that he will continue to assist MIOSHA in its investigation. Equipment owned by Reliable Internet of Lake Odessa and located on top of the silo was destroyed in the accident, resulting in loss of service to local residents. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Department and Lake Odessa Fire Department assisted the Lake Odessa Police Department at the scene. Rep. Calley introduces baby-sitting bill This photo was taken shortly after James Lancaster joined the U.S. Army. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, James Lancaster, of Hastings, and other members of Alpha Troop will be honored in the East Room at the White House for receiving the Presidential Unit Citation, given for heroic actions almost 40 years ago. ready to recognize your sacrifices and your long ago achievements at last. And, we stand not just for ourselves, but for the Regiment as a whole and to some extent for a whole generation of Vietnam veterans,” he said. Poindexter worked tirelessly for years seeking the Presidential Unit Citation for his soldiers after he found out that many in the Alpha Troop never received the medals he had requested for them. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Michigan residents can help friends or neighbors without facing repercussions from state government under legislation formally introduced this week by Rep. Brian Calley that exempts baby-sitting from the state’s day-care regulations. In a case that started a national conversation about government intrusion, Calley learned the state had ordered a Middleville mother to stop watching neighborhood children before they got on the school bus because she was not a licensed day-care provider. Lisa Snyder had kept an eye on neighborhood children for a few minutes each day, without pay. Shortly after the start of school this year, she received a letter from the state department of human services, ordering her to cease and desist, lest she be fined and possibly jailed. Under Calley’s bill, Michigan residents who baby-sit a non-dependent child are exempt from day care rules as long as they are not engaged in a child care business. “This is a simple change in Michigan law that prevents government from intruding on our everyday lives,” said Calley, R-Portland. “I think everyone agrees that the law was taken out of context, and it was never meant to apply to friends helping friends.” Calley said parents are in a much better position than the state to determine a safe environment for their children, especially when it comes to their friends and neighbors. A total of 55 Republican and Democrat lawmakers have co-sponsored the legislation. �Page 6 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local companies to benefit from proposed sewer system by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Tuesday, the latest developments on a proposed sewer system that would service properties on and around Leach and Middle lakes were discussed at an informational presentation hosted by Brad Carpenter, supervisor of Carlton Township. The proposed system — a common septic tank effluent pump system that pumps away liquid waste and uses tanks to store solid waste for retrieval at a later date — would be owned by Carlton Township and serviced by the City of Hastings, while Hastings Charter Township would contract with those municipalities for use of the system. Leach Lake lies within both Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, however only a small portion of the lake is within the boundaries of the former. Carpenter recently announced that the proposed system had not only been allotted stimulus funding for 40 percent of its construction cost but had been approved for financing through the State Revolving Fund’s loan program, which provides low-interest loans for environmentally beneficial projects. “If I smile a lot tonight it’s because I’m doing it on your behalf,” Carpenter said, addressing residents of Leach and Middle lakes at the presentation. Speakers at the presentation included Eric Worship Together… of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 20th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct. 18 - Healing Service 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Organ dedication and Hymn Fest 3 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 1-7 p.m. Rummage Sale; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 9 a.m. Golfer’s Group; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale.. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team; 3 p.m. Color Walk at New Property. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge;12 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• Miriam Ann Wirsch HASTINGS - Faye Iris McCulligh, age 80, of Hastings went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2009. She was born on August 13, 1929 in Gwinn, Michigan, the daughter of Iris and Raymond Tolman. She graduated from Hulbert High School. She married Clarence "Bud" McCulligh, February 14, 1947. Bud and Faye moved to Hastings in 1961 where they raised their family of five children. Faye spent many of her years babysitting for many families in the Hastings area. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting along with spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she spent numerous hours serving in many different areas. Faye was preceded in death by her parents Iris and Raymond Tolman, son-in-law Larry Higgins and her grandson Tylor James Watson. Faye is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bud McCulligh and five children: Herb McCulligh and wife Diane of Middleville, Linda Higgins of Honor, Wayne McCulligh of Del Rio, TX, David McCulligh of Oklahoma City, OK, Karen Watson and husband Jason of Hastings. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Spurgeon and her husband Tom of Phelps, WI and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Rev. Rich Moore officiating and burial was held at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pennock Home Care and Hospice of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). HASTINGS - Miriam Ann Wirsch of Hastings passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Thornapple Manor. She was born on July 17, 1937 in Dear Park, Ohio to Anthony and Alma (Grote) Ottke. She is survived by her children, Ann (Brian) Kumia of Maryland, Norbert (Kristy) Wirsch and Jennifer (Russ) Dunlop of Oklahoma, Nicholas Wirsch and Mark Wirsch of Freeport, Aaron Wirsch of Hastings; grandchildren, Nash Kumia, Ian Dunlop, Daylon Wirsch, Lonnie Wirsch, Shyanne Wirsch and Nick Steele; sisters, Joan (Brad) Bodney, Alice (Rocky) Zeizer, Phyllis (Jack) Ottke, Elaine (Roger) Vest and Eloise (Hugh) Lynch; brothers, Norbert (Liz) Ottke, Paul (Donna) Ottke, Larry Ottke and David Ottke. Her parents preceded her in death. Miriam lived in Oklahoma for a while before moving to Hastings in 1988. She worked at Charlton Park as a Secretary for many years and was a member of the Mid Lakes Choir of Sweet Adeline’s. She is at the Lauer Family Funeral HomesWren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where her family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Rose of Lima Church Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Alfred Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Please share a memory with Miriam’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Brad Carpenter discusses successes that have been achieved in pursuit of the proposed sewer system. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Faye Iris McCulligh 77539206 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Area Obituaries 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Larry Stephens explains costs associated with the proposed sewer system. Pessell and Regina Young, representing the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, and John Lohrstorfer, legal counsel for Carlton Township. Also present was Larry Stephens, owner of Stephens Consulting Services, the company responsible for planning the proposed system. According to Stephens, eight contractors recently submitted bids for construction of the proposed system. GVL Excavating proposed the lowest bid, totaling just over $2.6 million, while Midwest Trenchless Services submitted the highest bid, at more than $5.6 million, he said. “We always see quite a range of bids, but this is surprisingly dramatic,” Stephens explained. Carpenter said that GVL Excavating, based in Moline, has tentatively been awarded a contract for construction of the proposed system, adding that the company will sub-contract with several Hastings-based businesses, including Dig-It, Lyons Septic and Morgan Electric, to complete the project. “There’s a lot of local people involved in this,” he said. The bid from GVL Excavating is approximately $2.5 million less than the estimate for the cost of construction of the proposed system previously given by Stephens. Referring to the impact that both the bid from GVL Excavating and stimulus funding have had on the proposed system, Stephens explained that residents should expect to pay far less for the system than was originally estimated. Due to the limited information available at the time, previous estimates projected that homeowners would have to pay more than $1,500 annually to utilize the system. Stephens explained that the average owner or owners of a home in Hastings Charter Township who utilizes the proposed system would be liable for paying a total of just over $12,500 for its engineering and construction and could finance that amount with annual payments averaging approximately $830. According to Stephens, many residents of Carlton Township already have paid assessments for engineering of the proposed system. As such, Stephens said that the average owner of a home in the township who already has paid such assessments would be liable for an additional charge of just over $10,000, if the system is constructed, and could finance that charge with annual payments averaging approximately $680. Stephens added that the average owner of a home in Carlton Township who utilizes the system, but who has not already paid assessments for its engineering, would be liable for paying a total of just over $12,200 for its engineering and construction. Such a cost could be financed with annual payments averaging approximately $810, he explained. While Carpenter previously announced that residents would be able to finance the costs of the proposed system through the State Revolving Fund’s loan program at a rate of 2.5 percent, he said that, because of a recent Continued next column Continued from previous column request made by Barry County, the costs would have to be financed at a rate of 3.5 percent, with income generated by the additional 1 percent being deposited into a fund that would eventually be used to pay for the project. “That does come back to this project in the end,” he said. “That fund doesn’t go anywhere else.” Carpenter explained that because Barry County bonds are being used to facilitate financing of the proposed system, the additional 1 percent provides assurance to representatives of the county that those bonds will paid back in a timely manner. While an assessment district has been established within Hastings Charter Township to fund both the engineering and construction of the proposed system, Carpenter said that in order for the system to become a reality, an assessment district to fund its construction must be created within Carlton Township, too. In order for that to happen, signatures in support of construction must be collected from owners of properties making up at least 51 percent of the land within the proposed assessment district, he explained. In an interview after the meeting, Carpenter said that those signatures must be collected by Oct. 25. Providing that the assessment district within Carlton Township is created, construction of the proposed sewer system is scheduled to begin in February of next year. Wilbur C. Marsh VERMONTVILLE - Wilbur C. Marsh, age 90, of Vermontville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. Wilbur was born Aug. 16, 1919 in Albion, the son of Wilbur and Fern (Dunn) Marsh, Sr. Wilbur graduated from Litchfield High School and Wayne State Mortuary College in Detroit. He served in the U. S. Navy as a Corpsman during World War II and the Korean Conflict. At 14, he started working for his father at the Marsh Funeral Home in Litchfield. After becoming a licensed mortician, he worked for Leonard’s Funeral Home in Hastings and then moved to Vermontville where he manage d the Vogt Funeral Home for many years. After retiring as a mortician, he worked for Stanton’s Real Estate and Auctioneering and then as a rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for 60 years. He was also a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion. Surviving are: his wife, Kay, daughter, Becky (Dennis) Marsh Day; son, Tom Marsh; son-in-law, Alan Hamlin; grandson, Mark (Cindy) Hamlin; two great grandsons, Devin and Aaron Hamlin; sister, Marjorie Whitehead, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Hamlin; two sisters, Dorothy (Harvey) Griffiths and Verl (Bob) Young and a brother, Fay (Madge) Marsh. My husband, my father, my friend will be greatly missed for his kind heart, ready smile and quick wit. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Grace Lutheran Church. Friends are invited to visit with the family before, as well as after, the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, Hastings, Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte or Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! �Social News Bud and Mary Reavis to celebrate 31st wedding anniversary Richard and Carolyn Jones celebrated 50th wedding anniversary Bud and Mary Reavis will celebrate their 31st anniversary on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Richard and Carolyn Jones celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 10, 2009. They were married at the Bedford Bible Church in 1959 and have resided in the Delton area throughout their marriage. The couple have five children: Richard Jr., Christopher (Christine), Cheri (Steve), Matt (Jody), Craig (Kris), and 16 grandchildren: Jonathan, Cynthia, Hannah, Stephanie, Britton, Carson, Austin, Dustin, Shauna, Mitchell, Hunter, Nicholas, Jordyn, Jadyn, Katelyn and Josie. The family celebrated together with a dinner at the Walldorff in Hastings. Newborn Babies GIRL, Jasmine Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. to Greg and Jessica Matthews of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mya Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. to Roberto and Cheryl Luna of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Briggs Anthony, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26, 2009 to Tony and Janie Schelter of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Braden Gale, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 2009 to Heather and Tommy Slocum of Freeport. 18 inches long. BOY, Owen Ray Duane, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 28, 2009 at 5:42 a.m. to Amber Hamilton and Shane Hickey of Nashville/Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Zoey Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. to Angela Williams and Bryan Belles of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 7 White Cane Day focuses on ability, independence for the visually impaired The white cane was introduced to America in 1930 by the Lions Club. In 1963, the National Federation for the Blind, an advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired, sought recognition for the growing independence of the blind, and in 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared Oct. 15 as White Cane Safety Day. Since that time, the white cane has become a symbol of independence for the blind and visually impaired. Hastings High School senior Osman Koroma is an example of the freedom and independence a white cane gives the blind. Osman lost his sight when he was 14 years old and living in a refugee camp in Guinea, after his family fled civil war in Sierra Leone. Through the U.S. Refugee Program and Church World Service, the Koroma family was sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Hastings and came to live in Hastings in September 2005. Through the Michigan Commission for the Blind, Osman was taught how to use a white cane to navigate his way around the community and beyond. Koroma said that since learning to use his cane, he is much more independent and has even helped some of his sighted classmates find their way to classes. “No one expected me to do what I do,” said Koroma. “I think a lot of people have stereotyped ideas about the blind — that they need sighted guides and they can’t do the things that others do,” said Colleen Acker, a paraprofessional at Hastings High School who works with visually impaired students. “But, with a white cane, they can travel around as well as anyone else. As for the students here at Hastings High School, they have been used to seeing Osman speed around the halls like nobody’s business. It’s because he has been trained and he uses his skills well.” Koroma explained, “When my cane is to the right, I have to step with my left foot, and when my cane is to the left, I step with my right, and I need to bend my wrist. The movement of my body has to go with the movement of the cane.” The cane allows Koroma to move faster by providing him with information landmarks that identify an area and allow more direct movement and provide information about potential obstacles, such as the location of fellow students or dropped backpacks, and helps him measure the depth of stairs. It also gives him extra security when traveling with an experienced sighted guide. Koroma passes to and from class at the same time as the rest of the students do, and he adapts how he uses his cane, depending on where he is and how may people are around. When he is going around a corner or when a lot of people are in the hall, he holds his cane closer to his body and keeps it upright so he doesn’t trip other people. People in the school and the community Hastings High School senior Osman Koroma and Colleen Acker, a paraprofessional for the visually impaired, stand next to a display near the school’s cafeteria explaining the significance of White Cane Day. also have to accommodate Koroma or anyone who uses a white cane. “Part of White Cane Day is about increasing awareness about the White Cane Law, which says that if drivers see a person crossing the road with a white cane, they have to stop for them,” said Acker. “That’s important information for people to get out there because we have a lot of kids going through driver’s training right now.” Acker said that to increase awareness of White Cane Day in the high school, students in the community service class have made posters that have been hung around the school, and the television production class has made a video demonstrating how to be a sighted guide for the visually impaired in case of a fire or other emergency situation. Acker said that while it is important for everyone to be aware of the White Cane Law, it is also important for them to be aware and extend other courtesies to the blind and visually impaired. “It’s always important to introduce yourself when you’re talking to someone who is blind or visually impaired. Osman knows a lot of people by voice, but not everyone,” she said. “It’s also important to give them verbal cues such as, ‘I’d like to shake your hand,’ and things like that. And, it’s okay to say, ‘I saw,’ or, ‘See what I mean.’ It’s really not a big deal.” Tobiases to celebrate ruby wedding anniversary “ S t r etchi n g ” Eugene and Linda Tobias will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, on Sunday, October 25, 2009. They will be celebrating with their children, Brian, Tina (daughter-in-law) and April, and their grandchildren, Seth, Tristan, Gabriel and Garrett, at a dinner in their honor. “Your repair dollars go further at” THISS AUTO Hastings ® The N!” • Collision & Auto Body E O • A/C Service & Repair V A “S Repair • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service by Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic Marriage Licenses (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Quality Repairs • Competitive Prices! y p p Ha 77539197 77528605 Neva Brandt to turn 90 Neva Brandt will turn 90 on October 22, 2009. Cards may be sent to 1310 Wagner Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49445. THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE possible. The pianos seemed an interesting way to accomplish this.” After seeking donations on Craigslist and volunteer artist time, the group ended up with four painted pianos ready to debut during Hastings Summerfest. The pianos spent nearly a month on the sidewalks of Hastings and were featured in local papers. In an effort to reach the corners of Barry County, the pianos moved to Nashville last week just in time for Maple Valley’s homecoming parade. Putnam District Library director and arts council board member partnered with Maple Valley artist Sue Trowbridge to create their ART COUNCIL, continued on page 8 October 20th 77539321 Arts council pianos migrate to Nashville Residents of Nashville this week have been asking each other why a piano is on the sidewalk. Answers have varied, but one thing is certain: the pianos have sparked conversation — which is exactly what the Thornapple Arts Council had in mind when it embarked on the public art project entitled “Pianos, Pianos, Everywhere.” “Public art pianos have popped up in metropolitan cities around the world. When some TAC members saw clips of the London project on TV, we wondered what would happen if we tried it in Barry County,” said Tom Wiswell, president of the organization. “As an organization, we are known for the jazz festival, Fridays at the Fountain, and art hops, but we want to reach as broad of an audience as Molly Birman 6350 W. Irving Rd. STILL TIME TO BUY THIS REMODELED 2 BEDROOM 1228 SQ. FT. RANCH AND RECEIVE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! Main floor laundry room, new kitchen, Pergo floors, ceramic tiled dining room overlooks deck and view of river frontage. Living room freshly painted, brand new carpet, clean dry basement, 1 1/2 car garage. Gorgeous park-like yard, extensive decking, Thornapple-Kellogg Schools. Zero down rural development mortgage available. Priced reduced to $123,900. www.stephaniedufford.com 616-531-2971 4249 Parkway Pl., Grandville Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule October 15 - Wednesday, October 21 Weight Room Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Special Open Swim on Friday, October 16 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm (1/2 day of school) Tuesday & Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Swim NO OPEN SWIM ON Thursday, October 15 or Monday, October 19 due to home swim meets Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Open Swim Teen Center: Monday - Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Students Special Open Gym on Friday from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (1/2 day of school) 77539203 Richard James DeMann, Dorr and Samantha Joy Petter, Middleville. Lyndon Frederick Denny, Hastings and Jodi Lynn Pennington, Hastings. Raymond Herbert Lindsey, Battle Creek and Jennifer Rachelle Arkwright, Shelbyville. Cory Jack Middlemiss, Wayland and Tyfani Starr Lamkin, Wayland. Robert Allen Nicolai, Middleville and Jean Marie Rusco, Fremont. Brian John Pruess, Delton and Rebecca Dawn Crockett, Delton. James Len Welch, Hastings and Shane L. Bassett, Hastings. 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings �Page 8 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Keep inflation in mind when investing As an investor, you’re always aware of the potential effects of market volatility on your portfolio. But you also need to pay attention to another factor that could impact your investments’ return — inflation. If you look back over the last few decades, you might not think inflation is much of a threat. Since the double-digit rates of the early 1980s, inflation has fallen significantly and, for the most part, has stayed low. Still, over time even a mild annual inflation rate can eventually erode your purchasing power. Obviously, if you’re a retiree, or close to retiring, you need to plan for the impact of inflation on your income stream, which may, to a large degree, depend on the types of investments you own. But even if you’re at an earlier stage in life, you need to think about inflation because it can reduce the “real” rate of return you receive on your investments. In any case, you can find investments that may be able to help you cope with inflation. When you own stocks, for example, you’ve got an ownership stake in companies that have the ability to raise prices — which make them effective inflation-fighting investments. Keep in mind an investment in stocks fluctuates and you can lose your money. But one of the biggest inflation-fighting benefits of stocks is the dividends that they may pay. Well-run companies may reward investors by paying them back with dividends — and some companies have increased their dividends annually for decades. A word of caution, though: Companies can reduce or eliminate them at any time, without notice. In fact, during the long market slump we experienced, some companies did cut back on their dividend payments. Not all stocks pay dividends, of course. In any case, if you’re going to maintain a balanced portfolio, you’ll also want to own other types of investments, such as bonds. But many bonds — along with other fixed-income vehicles, such as Certificates of Deposit — are not good “inflation fighters” because the fixed rate of return they offer simply may not keep up with inflation. However, if you built a “bond ladder” — that is, a group of bonds with varying maturities — you’d have more flexibility in combating inflation, because your longer-term bonds typically offer higher interest rates. What about the so-called “inflation hedges,” such as commodities and real estate? Actually, these “hedges” are extremely volatile and should be approached with great caution. You need look no further back than the bursting of the housing “bubble” to see that real estate, for instance, can go down just as fast as it goes up — and once down, it can take years to recover. In your efforts to invest wisely for the future, inflation is only one of the variables you need to consider. But it can be an important one — so make sure you choose the investments that both address inflation and can help you make progress toward all your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.06 +.25 AT&T 25.90 -1.25 CMS Energy Corp. 13.63 +.28 Coca-Cola Co. 54.80 +.48 Dow Chemical Co. 25.93 +.97 Exxon Mobil 70.26 +1.60 Family Dollar Stores 28.11 -.37 Ford Motor Co. 7.62 +.48 First Financial Bancorp 13.14 +.47 Intl. Bus. Machine 127.02 +5.67 JCPenney Co. 35.68 +.81 Johnson & Johnson 61.01 +.72 Kellogg Co. 49.58 +.28 McDonald’s Corp. 57.05 -.39 Pfizer Inc. 16.78 -Sears Holding 69.72 +3.83 Spartan Motors 5.37 +.45 TCF Financial 14.00 +1.11 Wal-Mart Stores 50.34 +.87 Gold $1065.00 +25.30 Silver $17.84 +.54 9871.06 +139.81 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.1B -100M Ionia company issues recall of alfalfa sprouts Out of an abundance of caution, Living Foods Inc. of Ionia is initiating a voluntary market withdrawal of alfalfa sprouts in response to a Salmonella Typhimurium investi- — COMBINED NOTICE — NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Hastings (Name of Applicant) October 15, 2009 (Date Published) 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 (Street, City, Zip Code) 269-945-2468 (Telephone Number) TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about November 2, 2009 the above named City of Hastings will request the state of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Hastings Press Building Facade Project (Project Title or Name) Facade Improvement and Rehabilitation (Purpose or Nature of the Project) 150 & 152 W. State Street, City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan (Location - City, County, State - of Project) $588,829 (Estimated Cost of Project) Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named City of Hastings has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). The reasons for such decision not to prepare an EIS are as follows: 1.) Completion of Environmental Check List and Record with a Finding of NO Significant Impact 2.) Receipt of Letter from SHPO finding no Adverse Effect 3.) An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above named City of Hastings which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at The Community Development Department between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of federal funds. Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the City of Hastings to Mayor Robert L. May, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 on or before October 30, 2009. All such comments so received will be considered and the City of Hastings will not request the release of federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. Release of Funds The City of Hastings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant Funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City of Hastings is certifying to the State of Michigan that City of Hastings and Robert L. May in her/his official capacity as Mayor consent to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval Robert L. May may use the Block Grant funds and the state will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Objections to State Release of Funds The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation 300 North Washington Square, 4th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the state. No objection received after November 17, 2009 will be considered by the state. 77539327 Robert L. May Mayor 201 E. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 gation being conducted by the Michigan departments of community health and agriculture. To date, 12 cases of salmonella in Michigan, between Aug. 17 and Sept. 18, have been associated with this outbreak strain. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The sprouts were distributed to retail and food service facilities through wholesale produce suppliers in Michigan. The following list of sprouts are sold under the Living Foods label with a “sell by” date of Oct. 22 or earlier: alfalfa sprouts, five-pound box; one-pound bag; four-ounce bag; fourounce cup; spicy sprouts, four-ounce cup; seven sprout, four-ounce cup; alfalfa/onion, four-ounce cup; and alfalfa/garlic, four-ounce cups. Living Foods is working closely with state officials to determine the exact cause of this problem. To date, neither Living Foods nor state officials have any laboratory test data linking the sprouts to the illnesses or to the microorganism. Living Foods follows all FDA guidelines including seed sanitization and microbial testing on every growing container. If consumers have any sprouts in their possession, they should discard the produce. Wholesale retailers should remove the product from sale and cease distribution. Questions should be directed to the company at 616-527-0911. ART COUNCIL, continued from page 7 piece entitled “Rock the Piano” which now sits in front of Maple Valley Pharmacy. “The vision of the arts council is to spark creativity, community, and culture throughout Barry County, and we feel strongly about being visible in all of the communities in the county,” said Shauna Swantek. “We’ve hosted art hops in Delton, Gun Lake, and do many Hastings-based activities. Bringing the pianos to Nashville is a big step toward making the arts community more visible in Nashville.” Other pianos are being hosted by All That Glitters Florist, Green Light Driving School, and Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. The pianos are expected to stay as long as the weather cooperates and the community enjoys them. For more information on the council, visit www.thornapplearts.org www.thornapplearts.org or call 269-945-2002. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Laws we don’t ever break by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I was surprised by how terribly hot the engine smelled. On a recent Saturday, I drove my 1987 pickup truck home with a “new” camper on its back. I bought the camper for $800, about right for one built in 1975. I’m pleased (and surprised) to report the propane fridge and stove still work, so I was in high spirits as I started up the highway from the Snake River to the plateau where I live – some 1,500 feet higher. When I smelled the hot engine, I also instantly realized that I had no water with me. (You can trust a Ph.D. to not bring water when it would obviously be wise to do so.) I turned on the cab’s heater to draw heat away from the engine, and pulled over repeatedly along the side of the highway to let the engine cool at idle. I made it to the top of the grade with a hot engine, hot legs, but no boiling-over. Pulling over along the highway gave me plenty of time to reflect on why we physical scientists have studied and loved engines ever since Europe’s first great energy crisis. Here’s the story: By the mid-1600s, the good people of Great Britain were in serious trouble. They had, essentially, burned most of the wood they possessed in their cool and wet country. They were staying alive huddled over peat fires, but soggy peat is just about the world’s worst fuel. Where could the Brits get the heat energy they desperately needed? The answer lay under their feet. The British started to seriously mine coal, following the seams into hillsides and down into the Earth, with most all the work done by hand. One problem with underground mining is that you have to get the “good stuff” up to the surface, which is a lot of work in itself. And you also have to pump water, 24/7, up and out of the mine so your miners don’t drown before dinner. The British used both horse and human muscles to do all that hard work – until an ironmonger (no Ph.D. he) had a much better idea. Thomas Newcomen came to realize he could build a piston-driven machine that could use the heat from burning coal to do the most brutal labor of mining itself. His was the first modern steam engine, a special type of heat-to-work machine about the size of a small house. The power stroke came from atmospheric pressure, the kind of air pressure in which we all “swim” each day. That engine, in time, was replaced by high-pressure steam engines you’ve seen in historic locomotives. These were heat-to-work machines so greatly decreased in size they could move around on a track, literally hauling the world into the modern era. Pure science, which had been lagging behind during parts of this story, caught up quickly in the 1800s. Work and heat – which had been thought of as quite separate stuff – were soon understood to be forms of just one thing. The idea came to be named “energy,” a single concept that had not existed earlier. This was revolutionary physical science at its best. Soon, electrical and chemical energy were added to the list of forms of energy that can be transformed, one to another, but not created or destroyed. That’s the often-quoted First Law of Thermodynamics, a formal way of describing energy science. Hauling my camper up 1,500 vertical feet of highway, my engine had to use a lot of heat from chemical energy (gasoline) to do a whole lot of work. And because, sadly enough, engines are only about 25 percent efficient, three-quarters of the gasoline’s heat ended up roiling out of the radiator and engine block – and on my bare legs. The science of energy explains much of the natural world around us, from the biochemical reactions in your cells to what happens in high-tech electronics. But it was the study of desperately needed, if crudely constructed, heat-to-work engines that first led us to truly understand energy – the greatest and most flexible of all our resources. Hats off to ironmongers. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HASTINGS AREA JOINT FUTURE LAND USE PLAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: • A proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area to include the following text; “A further criteria related to the sequencing of development will include an evaluation of the extent of development that has occurred in the most recent adjoining area that is proposed to receive urban services. In most cases, the urban services area should not be extended until the adjoining area has achieved about 75% build-out. For the purposes of this standard, a parcel may be considered “built-out” if it is developed (or committed to be developed) with an economically viable land use, consistent with this plan and receiving urban services. When about 75% of the developable area is considered built-out, adjoining parcel may be considered for a further expansion of the urban services area. This standard should be carefully considered, but may need to be applied flexibly as many factors can influence the rate of buildout.” • A proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan for the Hastings area by expanding the “Preliminary Initial Urban Services Area” within Rutland Charter Township including developed or developing parcels along either side of M-37 west of the City to Tanner Lake Road and extending north and west to include approximately 30 acres at Tanner Lake and M-37. These proposed amendments to the Plan are not intended to replace the Master Plans of any of the municipalities participating in the joint planning process. Instead, it is intended to supplement those plans, and clarify and strengthen them with respect to guiding growth and development in the area covered by the Plan. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The proposed amendment to the Joint Future Land Use Plan, the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan, and the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. 77539224 Robin Hawthorne Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Early pioneer tells of trip west (part XXVI) This is a continuation of a series of stories taken from The Autobiography of Theodore Edgar Potter about his trip west in 1852 age the age of 20. The Potter family migrated from Saline, to near what is now known as Potterville in 1845. In his later years, Mr. Potter farmed in the Vermontville area. On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Theodore Edgar Potter ***** Across the Desert by Theodore Edgar Potter We made only eight miles on the fifth of September and camped that night at the foot of Beckwith Valley, which was hemmed in with a heavy growth of timber. In this eight miles journey, we had increased our altitude by 1,500 feet. On the sixth, the road was rough and stony, and we went into camp in the same valley after a 10-mile drive. We were now entering a country where large game was plentiful. Uncle Billy had seen a grizzly bear and the sight had worked upon his nerves until he talked of little else. On the seventh, all the good hunters in our train were scouring the mountains on each side of the road for grizzlies, but not a bear was seen by us, although we found fresh signs of them and killed two deer. The next day 20 of our number renewed the quest, but again failed to find any grizzlies; because of the thick timber and steep mountain sides, the hunting all had to be done on foot. That night, we camped near the first and at that time the only settler in Nevada. With his family of wife and nine children, this pioneer had emigrated from Missouri and settled in the valley in 1849. Since then he had accumulated a fair fortune by picking up worn out stock from the passing emigrants, caring for them until they were in good condition and then driving them over the mountains to the California markets. We met this interesting character that night and when he heard that we were anxious to hunt grizzlies, he invited us to camp for a day and promised that he would take us on a grizzly hunt where we could both see and shoot them. The captain let us decide the question and we voted unanimously to take a day off and try real big game hunting. Our pioneer friend informed us that it was nearly five miles to the place where bear could be found and that this distance could be traversed only on foot. Ours was the first party having lady hunters, he said, that had ever camped in that valley and he was sure that his 20-year-old daughter, who was the best shot in the family, would welcome the chance to go hunting grizzlies with some of her own sex. He told us that it would be necessary to start by sunrise, and since this would require very early rising, suggested that the ladies spend the night with his wife and daughters at their home and take breakfast with them. The ladies were glad to accept the invitation and were seemingly happy of the chance to get a breakfast that had been cooked within doors. We were up early the next morning and just as the sun was rising, 34 persons from our train, together with the pioneer, his daughter and four of his sons, started to the hunting place. Our guide was made our captain for the day and it was understood that everyone should implicitly obey his orders. We found the way rough and difficult, but the thought of CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT To: The Residents and Property Owners of Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, the Owners of Land Within the Leach and Middle Lakes Special Assessment District No. 1 and any Other Interested Persons: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Leach and Middle Lakes Special Assessment District No. 1 benefited by the proposed sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the proposed Leach and Middle Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs by the Township Engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total estimated cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is $10,350.00 per parcel. (Without ARRA funds it would be $18,162.00 per parcel.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment per parcel cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is as follows: For parcels who have paid their engineering special assessment: For those who have not paid the engineering special assessment For vacant parcels: $10,350.00 $12,212.00. $832.00 At 3.5% interest for 20 years, average annual cost is as follows: For those who have paid the engineering special assessment For those who have not paid the engineering special assessment For vacant parcels $687.12 $810.70 $55.21 For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Ever After Conference Center located at 1230 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk (at the Township Hall) during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Carlton Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Carlton Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. 77539331 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Michele Erb, Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 the sport ahead made us disregard all obstacles. The valley where we were to begin our hunt was finally reached and our guide and captain, after noting the direction of the wind and the bear signs, stationed us in certain positions which we were to maintain while he and his sons beat up the game in a cross valley and drove them past our stations. The hunter and his boys had horns which they were to blow in case they started a bear. Orders were given that no one was to leave the spot where he was stationed, and that no shots were to be fired except at bear or mountain lions. Perfect quiet was necessary since the grizzly bear is always very suspicious and on the lookout for danger and trouble, ready to run and hide at any unusual sight or sound. Contrary to general opinion, the grizzly is extremely timid, a characteristic which is due, doubtless, to the fact that it is the most hunted of any of our mountain animals. Every hunter of any ambition wants to kill a grizzly sometime in his life. That was really the matter with us. What else but this ambition could have induced men who had killed almost all other kinds of game on the continent to stop a train of 40 men a whole day, while 35 of them went out into the roughest kind of mountain country over five miles of rock and cliffs. For two hours we lay quiet, scarcely speaking a word, our ears keyed to catch the first sound that should tell us of the approaching game. The wait seemed never-ending to us, but at last we heard the sound of a horn, seemingly not more than a half mile away, followed quickly by a rifle shot. A herd of five deer passed us on the trot, but not a shot was fired at them, for we were after bigger game. A few moments later, we heard a half dozen shots from the point where the ladies were stationed and in another instant a bear and two cubs dashed up the ravine directly toward us only to turn a short distance away and make off down the mountain. Several of us saw them and fired as they turned, while Uncle Billy and the captain of our train started down after them, forgetting the orders of the guide in the excitement of the chase. A few moments later, shots rang out again, and the two cubs came into sight once more again making toward us. We fired as they came into range and one of them fell dead, but the other escaped down the mountain. There was no more firing and soon we heard three blasts on our guide's horn which was a signal for all of us to come to them. As we passed down the mountain, we cut the throat of the cub which we had killed and found Captain Smith and Uncle Billy standing proudly over the body of a big grizzly which they claimed that they had killed. The guide and his boys had a large mountain lion which they had shot, and when we reached the ladies we found that they had killed one large grizzly and wounded another, which had escaped into the woods. Several of us started in pursuit of the wounded bear whose trail was easily followed by the drops of blood. We were convinced that he was mortally wounded and soon came to him and found him in his death agony. The five shots fired by the women had all found their mark. Two struck the wounded bear and three struck the one which was killed on the spot. The wounded one was said by our leader to be the largest bear that had been killed in that vicinity, and the five ladies received the honors of the day. The large bear killed by Captain Smith and Uncle Billy had been badly wounded by our leader and his sons earlier in the chase. No one knew which of us killed the cub. We dressed the game in short order, and soon had it ready to pack. The captain and I, with two of the boys, went to camp to get teams and wagons to bring back the game. We made the trip easily, met the party with the game at a previously designated point, and by four o'clock in the afternoon were all on our way back to camp. While we had been gone for the teams, the hunters had found the other cub which had been wounded, and had killed it as well as two deer, so that our bag for the day's hunt consisted of five grizzly bears, one mountain lion and two deer. The skins of the five bears were given to the ladies, making a splendid addition to the collection of trophies which they had secured on the trip. We were royally entertained that evening by our Missouri host and his family, who related to us some of their experiences during the past three years in this wild mountain country. They described vividly the terrible winter storms and told us how two years before they had been snowbound for nearly half the year, when snow fell three feet deep in the middle of September and did not go off until April of the next year. Only a short distance from this spot, a Missouri wagon train of 52 persons was caught in a snow storm only a month after our visit, so we learned later, and all perished. Evidence was discovered to indicate that in their sad and desperate sufferings, they cast lots to decide which one should be sacrificed for food, in the hope that one or more might live to tell of their sufferings and fate to the world. This party had been detained on the road by sickness and death, and only two days before the storm had camped near the house of our host who warned them of their danger in attempting to proceed further. In the blinding storm, they wandered 10 miles off from the main road, and consequently were not found until the snow had disappeared the next spring. Their camp was only 30 miles from the Missourian who had warned them of their danger and who had plenty of provisions to have kept them all during the winter. He and his boys, during the early part of the winter, spent many days searching for them but never found their out-of-the-way camp where all had perished until the early part of April, 1852, when they discovered evidence that two of the party were still alive as late as the 20th of March. (To be continued) Lake Odessa Saturday, the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will have a beef and noodle dinner. On the same evening the Ionia County Genealogical Society will hold its First Families banquet at the Ionia County Church of Christ near the I-96 Freeway. Saturday, Oct. 17, the Woodland Women’s Study Club will host its annual homes tour. Details have been in previous articles in the Lakewood News and elsewhere. The home range from a condo to a newly built home southeast of Woodland. Others are on the lakefront of Jordan Lake and in Woodland township. The Tri-River Museum group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Freeport Museum at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, will be held for a benefit dinner at St. Edward’s Family Center, for the Ben Teachworth family. He fell several weeks ago and broke both legs and did other damage to his body. The main course will be baked potatoes and chili. The dinner runs from noon to 4:30 p.m. The weekly movie at the Ionia Theater will be a Visit to Versailles. A male quartet called Half a ton of Praise will be in concert at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. A legislative coffee for Ionia County will be held at Green Acres Retirement Center near Meijer, off Tuttle Road at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Planters which have graced the business section of town, thanks to the village and volunteers, have been beautiful all summer with their combination of tall grass, almost-black sweet potato vine, lime green foliage plants and a few colorful petunias. Now the colors are faded a bit, but the new view is of cornstalks tied to every lamp post downtown. What is coming next? Maybe it will be Christmas lights. The site of the industrial accident at the west location of Caledonia Farmers Elevator has been roped off with yellow tape. The long pipes which once were upright are a tangled mess on the ground. Bruce and Janet Garlock of Big Rapids spent the weekend in Ann Arbor to see a Green Bay hockey team play in a three-game tournament. Their son Brian is equipment manager for the team. En route home, the stopped in Lake Odessa to see his brother and wife and also his mother. Mrs. Iris Club hosted members of her family Sunday at a dinner held at fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday, Oct. 8, with 25 present. Thelma Curtis presided in the absence of the president. The program chairman had secured dozens of reprints of Lake Odessa Waves from 1959 and distributed them among those attending to review. Then the members reported what they had found in the “50 years Ago” newspapers. Among the events was the resignation of Maxwell Hamilton as school superintendent. The next week it was reported that high school principal William Eckstrom had been elevated to the superintendent’s post. The following week had a report that math teacher Gerritt Klomp would be the new high school principal. Another item was the six-mile section of freeway had been opened at Portland so now I-96 would be continuous for many miles, bypassing the business district of Portland. Before this, US16 came into Portland from the east, continued across Ionia County on what is now Grand River Avenue and then Cascade Road once it reaches Kent County. The Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Lake Odessa for a game at Lakewood High School Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. This will be a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball featuring dunks, tricks and comedy routines. Coach Lade Majic says they invite as many kids as they can to sit on the bench, have a front-row seat and get involved in all the fun stuff. The game will benefit the Chamber of Commerce with a portion going to Suny Crest ranch. Come and see Tal Thompson, Mike O’Mara, Scott McNeal, Randy Blair, Stacey Bosworth, Glen Davis, Brian Potter, Tom Pollock, Andrew Roberts, Christa Richmond, Mark Farrell, Dave Young, and Melissa O’Gorman. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday, Oct. 10, with a good attendance. Speaker of the day was author and attorney Steve Lehto who had written the book Michigan Columbus, the Life of Douglas Houghton. This was a fascinating story of a man who explored on foot much of the Upper Peninsula. He also was a medical doctor, a geologist, mayor of Detroit, college professor and surveyor. He drowned in Lake Superior at age 46. He and another explorer were commissioned to find the headwaters of the Mississippi, this was located in what is now Minnesota, but at that time, it was the westernmost portion of Michigan Territory. This was a most enjoyable meeting. Refreshments were provided by Rosie Hickey, Maureen Cross, Janis Kenyon, Bernadine Carr and Gyle Peacock. Next month, the singer-writer Bill Jamerson will be performing his program on the “Dollar-a-Day Boys story of the Civilian Conservation Corps program. Sunday, there will be a workshop to take inventory of all the holdings in the library including the new acquisitions from the Sebewa Township Hall, which is to be razed. Let us process your COLOR FILM... Quickly! PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request by James VanTil, owner, to rezone 232 East Mill Street, Hastings, from D-1 to R-2. The Planning Commission will also consider whether two parcels across Mill Street and a portion of a parcel to the west should also be rezoned. The area being considered for rezoning is indicated on the map below: Legal description of property considered for rezoning from D-1 to R-2 is: All of Parcel Number 08-55-001—123-00 232 East Mill Street East 66 feet of the parcel of land west of Boltwood Street, south of Mill Street, east of Michigan Avenue, and north of the Thornapple River. Original Plan of the Village (now City) of Hastings. All of Parcel Number 08-55-001-114-00 Lot 308, Original Plan of the Village (now City) of Hastings. 235 East Mill Street All of Parcel Number 08-55-001-113-00 Lot 307, Original Plan of the Village (now City) of Hastings. 217 East Mill Street That portion currently zoned D-1 of Parcel Number 08-55-001-124-00 222 East Mill Street All that parcel of land west of Boltwood Street, south of Mill Street, east of Michigan Avenue, and north of the Thornapple River, except east 66 feet, and except west 132 feet. Original Plan of the Village (now City) of Hastings. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77539301 �Page 10 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Exchange Club announces October Young Citizens Andee Gerber (left) and Dakota Harrington, pictured here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, are the Young Citizens for October at Southeastern Elementary School. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for October are (from left) Ryan Carlson, Laura Shinavier, Jillian Zull and Haley Cooley. Named Young Citizens for October at Star Elementary School are Jack Longstreet (left) and Aaron Gibson, joined here by teacher Dawn Secord. Library ‘friends’ holding book sale St. Rose sixth graders Laura Brasseur and Matthew Maurer, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of October, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT To: The Residents and Property Owners of Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, the Owners of Land Within the Special Assessment District No. 1 and any Other Interested Persons: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Leach Lake Special Assessment District No. 1 benefited by the proposed engineering costs of a sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the engineering costs of proposed Leach and Middle Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs of the engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 885 River Rd. Hastings, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total estimated cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is $12,558.00 per parcel. (Without ARRA funds it would be $20,587.00 per parcel.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment per parcel cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is as follows: For connected parcels For vacant parcels $12,558.00 $3,053.00 At 3.5% interest for 20 years, average annual cost is as follows: For connected parcels For vacant parcels $833.66 $202.67 For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk (at the Township Hall) during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hastings Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Hastings Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. 77539336 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 Abby Czinder (left) and Amanda Pyrzinski are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for October. They are joined by teacher Alice Gergen. The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will hold their fall book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. tol 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the community room of the library, located at 227 E. State St. In addition to the “like-new” books, the Friends will be selling a collection of Civil War and World War I books, romances, many books on tape and video cassettes. Hard covers sell for $1 and paperbacks for 50 cents each. Angel Tree host sites sought for annual drive Now through Oct. 31, businesses, churches, schools and other organizations may sign up as an Angel Tree Toy Drive drop-off locations. From Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, participating locations will display a holiday tree decorated with Angel Tree tags that represent a child or teenager who might not otherwise receive any gifts this holiday season. “It’s easier than ever to sign up as an Angel Tree site,” said Marcie Gothard, Salvation Army Angel Tree coordinator. “The Salvation Army now has an online registration form. Just go to our Web site at www.usc.salvationarmy.org/battlecreek. Click on the Angel Tree logo on the top of the page and fill in the form.” Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for October are Zach Sanders (left) and Emily Turashoff with teacher Steve Laubaugh. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 13, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an ACCURACY TEST will be conducted on October 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of testing the equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the November 3, 2009 City General Election. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. (telephone number 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777). Thomas Emery City Clerk City of Hastings POSITION AVAILABLE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings invites applications for the position of Director of Public Services. The Director oversees the operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City’s facilities. Specific focus on streets and related infrastructure and the provision of water and sewer services. Supervises enforcement of the Code of Ordinances. Assists with zoning administration and community development initiatives. Manages a staff of 13. Responsible for budget development, administration, and control in relevant areas. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred with substantial experience (at least 5 years) in directly related work, preferably with a municipal employer. Successful supervisory experience; computer literacy, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and commitment to a team approach are all required. Additional education and experience are preferred. Complete job description available on request from City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.2468. To apply, submit letter of interest and resume by November 1, 2009. 77539170 77539325 Jeffrey P. Mansfield City Manager/City Engineer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 11 TK-Hastings girls win their relays by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team won seven of the ten events Saturday and won the TKHastings Swim & Dive Relays with a total of 460 points. Allegan was a distant second with 304 points, followed by Calvin Christian 256, Unity Christian 205, Muskegon Catholic Central 204, and Wayland 166. The Trojan team of Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, Natalie VanDenack, and Marissa Meyering started the day by winning the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes .15 seconds. Schipper and Strumberger teamed up with Alexis Kelly and Patricia Garber to win the 400-yard medley (Individual) Relay in 4:53.01. “Everything went real well. We had some good races,” said TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. The TK-Hastings girls won the 200-yard relay in all four styles. Kaitlyn Telfor, Kaylee DeMink, Mandy Buehler, and VanDenack won the 200-yard butterfly relay in 2:02.78. Garber, DeMink, Schipper, and VanDenack won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.51. The team of Michelle Howard, Strumberger, Megan Miler, and Buehler won the 200-yard backstroke relay in 2:12.87. Emma Anderson, Garber, Taylor Rabbai, and Schipper won the 200-yard breaststroke relay in 2:26.22. The Trojans also added a win in the diving competition, where Tracy Hodges and Marie Gutgsell combined for 174.6 points. Muskegon Catholic Central was the only other team to win a race, taking the distance events. Catholic Central’s team of Marissa Bleakley, Aubrey Meier, Carolyn Neville, and Alissa Jones won the 800-yard free relay in 8:55.14. That same foursome won the 500yard free progressive relay in 5:10.33, and the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:59.91. The TK-Hastings girls followed up that performance by winning Tuesday’s dual with Otsego 107.5 to 72.5. One of the objectives of the evening for the Trojans was to try and qualify VanDenack for the state finals in the 200-yard freestyle. She just missed the qualifying mark, but broke her own school record with a time of 2:03.87. “We’ll probably take another run at it on Thursday,” said Schoessel. The Trojans host Ottawa Hills for an O-K Rainbow dual this evening. VanDenack led a sweep of the top three places in the 200-yard freestyle for the Trojans Tuesday. Garber was second in 2:21.13 and Brie Ricketts third in 2:25.38. TK-Hastings had the top two participants in the diving competition and in the 100-yard breaststroke. Schipper won the breaststroke in 1:13.22, with Rabbai placing second in 1:23.38. Hodges was the diving champion with a score of 174.50, and Gutgsell was second in 140.85. Buehler won the 100-yard butterfly for the Trojans in 1:12.42 and Strumberger the 100yard backstroke in 1:13.14. TK-Hastings won the last two relays as well, with Ricketts, Meyering, DeMink, and Tori Cybulski teaming up to take the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:56.54 and the team of DeMink, Schipper, Buehler, and VanDenack winning the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:07.34. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 09-1 benefitted by the proposed aquatic plant control project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 South M-43, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $92,740. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 South M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan on October 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirtyfive (35) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77538902 LEGAL NOTICES TK-Hastings’ Taylor Rabbai swims towards a runner-up finish in the 100-yard breaststroke, behind teammate Alexa Schipper, during Tuesday’s meet with Otsego in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brie Ricketts leads off the 200-yard freestyle relay for the TK-Hastings team in the CERC pool in Hastings Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HYAA Football 5th & 6th Grade Gold Featuring a balanced attack and solid defense, the Hastings fifth and sixth grade gold team defeated the Battle Creek Central Bearcats 2 31-12 Saturday. Four different Saxons scored on offense led by quarterback Owen Post with three touchdowns on 66 yards rushing and one TD passing on a 42 yard reception by Alex McMahon. Clay Coltson added an extra point and had 90 yards rushing on 13 carries. David Hause chipped in with 55 yards rushing on seven carries and one touchdown. Andy Gee had a good game setting up the touchdowns with 35 yards rushing on ten carries from his fullback position. Austin Twigg and Cody Beck led the Saxon offensive line. Defensively the Saxons had a good day containing the Bearcats with thirteen players having multiple tackles. Nyime Chaib, Austin Stephens, Zach Mesecar and Justin Voshell led the defensive front with tackles and the defensive unit added three sacks on the day. Connor Pierce had an outstanding on-side kick for the special teams in the second half, which was recovered by a hustling Coltson. 5th & 6th Grade White The Hastings fifth and sixth grade white team played its best game of the season defeating Union City 39-7 on Saturday. Scoring TD’s for the young Saxons were Gage Pearson, Cal Cappon, Skyler Brower and Drew Westworth. The offensive line, anchored by Jake Mudgett, Dillon Heath and Tony Thompson, had a great day allowing the offense to rush for more than 300 yards. The defense had an outstanding game, allowing only one TD, while recording several tackles for losses and three fumble recoveries. Leading the way on defense for Hastings were Ryan Zimmerman, Ryan Smelker, Joe and Mark Feldpaush and Jacob Baldry. 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seventh grade gold team defeated Wayland at home last Wednesday night, 14-6. Saxons leading the team on offense were Evan Hart, who had ten carries for 73 yards rushing and one touchdown. Mike Johnston had 13 carries for the team and 70 yards rushing, and Draven Pederson had six carries for 39 yards for the day. Ben Herbstreith had one carry for the other Saxon touchdown. Zach Carpenter kicked the extra-point for the team. On defense, the team was led by Adam Post with eight tackles. Ryan Johnston picked up five tackles, and Herbstreith, Hart and M. Johnston all had four tackles. Pederson had two Saxon fumble recoveries. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN CARY, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 29, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080529-0005661 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred One and 58/100 Dollars ($55,201.58). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 12th day of November, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The North 100 Rods of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT the West 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30, ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears North 11°40' West 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Also, Beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, running thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears 11°40' West 270 feet to the place of beginning. Also (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the abovedescribed premises and which may hereafter attach thereto; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights, conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Act of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: 2059 Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-06-030-012-00, 08-06-030-013-00, 0806-030-014-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539124 1711649-1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 27, 2009 at 9 am the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2010 County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, 220 W State St., Hastings, MI. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2010 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse 220 W State St., Hastings, MI 49058 Pamela A. Jarvis, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners 77539181 �Page 12 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Robert Sheridan, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2007 and recorded September 13, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0002001, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Fifty-Eight and 24/100 Dollars ($103,058.24) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of the Plat of Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538645 File No. 310.4986 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua D Hill a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2008, and recorded on May 6, 2008 in instrument 200805060004823, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($106,108.52), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1063 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538934 File #286726F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Herman and Gail R. Herman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2004, and recorded on November 29, 2004 in instrument 1137827, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($63,649.94), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1033 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, thence West 58 feet; thence South 4 1/2 Rods, thence East 58 feet; thence North 4 1/2 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539114 File #287162F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William L. Dean and Rhonda K. Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2005, and recorded on May 17, 2005 in instrument 1146627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($149,475.68), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, North Ridge Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 56, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538949 File #282326F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juliet M. Bourdo, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 13, 2003 in instrument 1097560, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 51/100 Dollars ($55,349.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 25 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of Marsh Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539281 File #289223F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Bosworth, a single man, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2006 and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166234, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($111,687.45) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All of Lot 14 and the South one-half of Lot 13 and the North 14 feet of Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538984 File No. 362.6725 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan G Toering and Lisa J. Toering, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to The Prime Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2003, and recorded on August 14, 2003 in instrument 1110930, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine And 80/100 Dollars ($97,359.80), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27 of Sandy Knolls, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page(s) 59 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538524 File #244762F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry L Washburn, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006, and recorded on April 27, 2006 in instrument 1163677, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($159,748.88), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Boulder Creek Estates according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 23 of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539296 File #282778F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elicio Lee Ingersoll and Marsha Ingersoll, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 3, 2007 in instrument 1178267, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 10/100 Dollars ($137,550.10), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 10 of H.J. Kenfields Addtion to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538671 File #231538F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Baldwin, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in instrument 1108739, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 72/100 Dollars ($77,703.72), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 57 feet and 9 inches of the South 10 rods of Lots 9 and 10 of the Original Plat of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539264 File #283395F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Kevin Samis and Kathy J. Samis 10706 Pleasant Lake Road Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 15, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539275 File Number: 306.3097 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLENE A. KLING and DENNIS H. KLING, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2008, and recorded on September 3, 2008, in Document No. 200809030008789, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Forty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($118,046.50), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 / 2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS; THENCE WEST 16 RODS; THENCE NORTH 10 RODS; THENCE EAST 16 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538640 Southfield, MI 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Mays and John E. Mays, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2006, and recorded on November 30, 2006 in instrument 1173313, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Three And 23/100 Dollars ($106,903.23), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1220 and 1221 of The City (Formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539218 File #288451F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Lee Frei and Heather Frei, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2006, and recorded on March 2, 2006 in instrument 1160763, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for CMLTI 2006-WF2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty And 95/100 Dollars ($62,230.95), including interest at 7.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 22, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19, of Block F of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59, Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538555 File #280757F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet A. Sherk, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2008 and recorded June 17, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806170006319, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight and 14/100 Dollars ($69,778.14) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538991 File No. 310.5022 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Arloa Raffler, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1827 S Jefferson St, Hastings, MI 49058-2547. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539329 File # 269116F02 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Gerry Lucas Vickie Lucas Property Address: 5286 Stimpson Road, Middleville, MI 49333 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 10/09/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING October 6, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00. Approved minutes from regular meeting on September 1, 2009. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Approved promotion of fire fighter. Approved fire department Standard Operation Guidelines for retired/inactive reserve. County Commissioner’s report received. Library report received. Public comment received. Approved purchase of playground equipment. Approved retention of snow removal contract until December 1, 2009. Approved paying of the bills. Approved rescheduling of November board meeting. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77539227 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine and Jacob Dekleine, Husband and Wife, to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. nka CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174496, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 97/100 Dollars ($74,756.97) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 20 of East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1074113, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539158 File No. 241.7187 77539279 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 16, 2009 as Document Number: 200909160009263, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve and 30/100 ($185,012.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1101.29 feet along the North Line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.3 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; The radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds West, 860.67 feet to the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 33; thence North 01 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: October 1, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538956 Case No. 09MI00610-3 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Shanley and Bonnie A. Shanley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 12, 2005 and recorded January 19, 2005 in Instrument Number 1140373, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by US Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 51/100 Dollars ($233,391.51) including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 1295.38 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST 565.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 107.08 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF NORRIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 159.30 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE ALONG A 633.95 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 17 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST 158.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 639.60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 00 DEGREES EAST 257.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538635 File No. 280.6815 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25402 DE Estate of Carl Bierema, Jr. Date of birth: 12/10/41. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Carl Bierema, Jr., who lived at 10994 Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046, died July 23, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Todd R. Bierema, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/6/09 Owen D. Ramey (P25715) 117 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-381-4950 Todd R. Bierema 6111 East W Avenue Vicksburg, MI 49097 77539212 269-649-5596 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. Sherman, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156663, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($139,859.53), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 6; thence North along the West line of said Section 6, 1528 feet; thence North 48 degrees 10 minutes East 2318 feet; thence South 39 degrees 0 minutes East 11.5 feet; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East 469.7 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 26 degrees 1 minute East, 175 feet; thence South 48 degrees 25 minutes West, 75 feet; thence North 26 degrees 1 minute West to the center of County Highway; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East along the centerline of said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539241 File #283851F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Gates, a single man as his sole and separate property, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178187, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred FiftyThree And 38/100 Dollars ($127,353.38), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan Except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West also EXCEPT the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538965 File #282761F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. GEHL, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 17, 2008, as instrument number 20080617-0006304 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Two and 99/100 Dollars ($84,002.99). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00°47'33" West 1021.86 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89°42'19" West 718.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89°42'19" West 159.99 feet; thence South 01°12'42" East 33.0 feet; thence South 89°42'19" West 140.01 feet; thence North 01°12'42" West 330.58 feet; thence North 89°42'19" East 300.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01°12'42" East 297.58 feet to the place of beginning. This parcel is subject to a storm water retention easement. Also subject to and together with an easement as described: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°39'11" West 1310.70 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 1; thence North 01°12'42" West 1023.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of the cen- terline of said 66 foot wide easement; thence North 89°42'19" East 1050.0 feet along the South line of the North 297.58 feet of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the place of ending of said 66 foot Easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described place of ending. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the above-described premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; and (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Eagle Ridge Drive, Middleville, Michigan P.P. # 08-14-001-013-02 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539119 1712848-1 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on January 18, 2008 by Frank J. Tichvon, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of the Frank J. Tichvon Trust, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 23, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document No. 20080123-0000687. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Note, which is secured by the Mortgage, the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 89/100 Dollars ($455,719.89). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with default interest, as provided by the Note and Mortgage, legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 541.71 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 778.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" WEST 2513.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" EAST 14.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 1597.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" EAST 763.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 915.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE 129.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FENCE IN A TREE ROW; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID CENTERLINE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST TO WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 2052.28 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 433.70 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 160.48 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" WEST 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" EAST 433.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" EAST 235.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59'29" EAST 1468.22 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'49" EAST 149.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24'06" WEST 123.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 30'00" WEST 36.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 40'18" WEST 139.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 12'03" WEST 250.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 20'24" WEST 28.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 36'49" WEST 481.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'37" WEST 334.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53'57" WEST 105.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 55'33" WEST 101.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10'01" WEST 173.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09'18" WEST 191.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 34'54" WEST 209.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19'10" WEST 191.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 26'27" WEST 197.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" WEST 387.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 17'22" WEST 329.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 19'46" WEST 170.34 FEET' THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 19'57" WEST 230.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47'29" WEST 52.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'51" WEST 133.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52'21" EAST 131.07 FEET (THE LAST 21 CALLS WERE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A FENCE IN A TREE ROW); THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32'48" WEST 111.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16'56" WEST 128.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 25'44" EAST 2642.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ON THE SECTION LINE 320.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 408.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 408.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 640.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" WEST 350.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" EAST 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON, Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: September 28, 2009 By: /s/ J. Patrick Hackett J. Patrick Hackett 250 Monroe Avenue Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77539006 (616) 831-1700 �Page 14 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jeffrey Bauer and Elizabeth A. Bauer, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4920 Grange Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9433. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 12, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 12, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539271 File # 289651F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 in instrument 1028695, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 16/100 Dollars ($101,533.16), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lying In The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 12, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described As Follows: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section; Thence West Along The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 394.00; Thence South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 50.00 Feet To The True Place Of Beginning; Thence Continuing South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 200.00 Feet; Thence West Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 228.41 Feet To The East Bank Of The Thornapple River; Thence North 09 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds West 10.11 Feet; Thence Northerly Along The East Bank Of The Thornapple River To A Point 230.00 Feet West Of The Place Of Beginning; Thence East Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 230.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Together With And Subject To An Easement For Driveway Purposes Over A Strip Of Land 33.00 Feet Wide, 16.50 Feet Each Side Of A Centerline Described As: Beginning At A Point On The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 12, Said Point Lying West 394.00 Feet From The Northeast Corner Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4; Thence South, Parallel With The East Line Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 250.00 Feet To The End Of Said Described Centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539286 File #064283F04 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Peter John Dzioba Jr and Bridgette Magee, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 320 W Drake Rd, Dowling, MI 49050-7781. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539215 File # 288007F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gloria A Mann, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1279 E Mill St, Hastings, MI 49058-9185. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539308 File # 289357F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michelle Cook and Geoffrey Cook, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 216 S East St, Freeport, MI 49325-9762. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 12, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 12, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539269 File # 286350F01 Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate In the Matter of EDGAR H. SANSOM AND EVELYN L. SANSOM TRUST u/t/a dated September 5, 2007. Date of birth: December 30, 1930 – Edgar H. Sansom. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Edgar H. Sansom, surviving Trustee, who lived at 2650 Bull Run, Hastings, Michigan died September 18, 2009 leaving the above Trust entitled “Edgar H. Sansom and Evelyn L. Sansom Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Dennis Carr within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 8, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Dennis Carr 40 Sherman Road 77539247 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah C. Hussong, a woman, and Shawn M. Hussong, a married man, each an undivided one-half (1/2) interest as tenants in common, of the second part, joined by Eshah Hussong, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 2006, and recorded on November 20, 2006 in instrument 1172956, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 25 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 13/100 Dollars ($167,809.13), including interest at 8.93% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of West Beach according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2, of plats, page 67, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539109 File #283357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederic J. Saint Amour, II, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005 in instrument 1154234, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen And 86/100 Dollars ($116,218.86), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Craig-Garwood Plat, thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 150 Feet to the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 Degrees 16 Minutes East 83 Feet, thence North 48 Degrees 14 Minutes East 125, Thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 207.3 Feet, thence North 40 Degrees 16 Minutes West 33 Feet to a Point in the center of Hammond Road, thence in a South and West Direction to the Point of Beginning, being the Southeast 1/4 fo Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539073 File #287197F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert M. Encinas Jr. and Katherine A. Encinas, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2006 and recorded August 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168013, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($81,150.89) including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 10, Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 17; thence East 88 feet to center of cement wall; thence North 57 feet 4 inches; thence West to the West line of Lot 10; thence South to beginning. Except beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 5.5 feet along the South lot line; thence Northwesterly to a 5.5 feet North of beginning; thence South 5.5 feet along West lot line to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539303 File No. 213.4304 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael T Harris, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7350 Westlake Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021-9240. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539259 File # 289092F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Peggy Long and Bruce Long, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7040 W Parmalee Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-8732. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539250 File # 289055F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bayard E Richardson and Nancy J Richardson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on June 12, 2006 in instrument 1165860, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWHEQ, Inc., Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-S3 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree And 67/100 Dollars ($12,293.67), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 Feet North Find 550.28 Feet West Of The Southeast Corner Of The Northwest Fractional 1/4 Of The Southeast 1/4 Of Section 32, Thence Due North 185 Feet, Thence Due East 200 Feet, Thence Due South 185 Feet, Thence Due West 200 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Also The Rights Of Ingress And Egress Over The Original And New Roads To Leach Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539253 File #283329F01 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATION This Notice is given to Tony A. Nielsen whose address is 12719 Valley Dr, Wayland, MI. 49348, and concerns a real estate mortgage (“Mortgage”) granted by the Borrower to Isabella Bank, a Michigan Banking corporation (“Mortgage Holder”), whose address is 139 E Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. The Mortgage covers property commonly known as 12719 Valley Dr., Wayland, MI. 49348, which is legally described as follows: Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, Lot # 34 of Valley Park Shores, According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plat, Page 24. Tax Parcel # 08-16-225-042-00 Certain defaults have occurred under the Mortgage and the Mortgage Holder has or concurrently is mailing a Notice to Borrower (the “Notice by Mail”) pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(3) notifying Borrower of rights Borrower may have to request a meeting with the Mortgage Holder to negotiate certain types of modifications to the mortgage loan documents. Mortgage Holder gives further notices herby in accordance with MCL 600.3205a(4). THE BORROWER IS HERBY NOTIFIED THAT: (a) Borrower has the right to request a meeting with Mortgage Holder. (b) Mortgage Holder has designated Bob Byram as the person (“Contact Person”) that the Borrower may contact about the Mortgage and the matters that are described in this Notice. The Contact Person has authority to make the agreements described in this Notice on behalf of Mortgage Holder. The Contact Person’s contact information is as follows: Bob Byram, Isabella Bank Stanton Branch Manager 131 State St., Stanton, MI. 48888 Telephone: 989-831-5248 ext. 2052 (c) Borrower may contact a housing counselor (“Housing Counselor”) by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The website address and telephone number of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is: Website: www.michigan.gov/mshda Telephone: 1-866-946-7432 (d) If the Borrower wishes to participate in an attempt to work out a modification of the mortgage loan, the Borrower must contact a Housing Counselor within 14 days. (e) If the Borrower requests a meeting (using a Housing Counselor) with the contact Person within the time period provided in the Notice by Mail, Mortgage Holder will not start foreclosure proceedings until 90 days after the date the Notice by Mail was sent to the Borrower. (f) If the Borrower and the Contact Person reach a written agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed so long as the Borrower abides by the terms of the modification agreement. ( g) The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is: 1-800-9680738. Dated: October 9, 2009 __________________________________ By: Dan Sanders Its: Collections Officer 77539273 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Vinkemulder, a married man a/k/a Bruce D. Vinkemulder and Ana Vinkemulder, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12, 2006, and recorded on June 19, 2006 in instrument 1164861, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred TwentyFour And 67/100 Dollars ($219,224.67), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Poplar Beach according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539291 File #283333F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 85/100 Dollars ($47,923.85), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77539082 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph S. Dunham, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 21, 2002 and recorded September 3, 2002 in Instrument Number 1086660, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($63,728.72) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 22, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point 178 feet East of the East line of Main Street on the North side of Kellogg Street; thence North 132 feet; thence East 55 feet; thence North 6 feet; thence East 56 feet; thence South 138 feet; thence West 111 feet to the place of beginning, Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: September 24, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538587 File No. 617.0486 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC C. ANDERSON, THOMAS S. ANDERSON and MARK ANDERSON, as joint tenants (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, a division of First Financial Bank N.A., of 450 W. Lincoln Highway, Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated September 9, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 13, 2005, as instrument number 1152665 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank N.A. assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by assignment dated September 14, 2009, recorded September 29, 2009, as instrument number 200909290009655, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Three Thousand One Hundred Forty and 82/100 Dollars ($83,140.82). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The East 1/2 of Lot 7 and the West 1/2 of the lot 8 of Block 2 of James Dunnings Addition to the City, according to the recorded plat thereof. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 721 W. Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-035-016-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1705583-1 77539137 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Notice of Meeting Change Orangeville Township monthly meeting is rescheduled from November 10th 2009 to November 3rd 2009. 77539209 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Denna M Smith, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 5, 2008, and recorded on September 15, 2008 in instrument 20080915-0009163, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred SeventyThree And 94/100 Dollars ($87,773.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South 16 rods, Thence West 20 rods, Thence North 16 rods, Thence East 20 rods to beginning. Except beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 36, a distance of 264 feet; Thence West 153 feet, Thence North 194 feet; Thence West 47 feet; Thence North 70 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 36, Thence East along said 1/4 line 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539094 File #283160F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven and 97/100 Dollars ($20,657.97), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 77539088 (616) 531-7711 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by COREY J. FRIZZELL, HUSBAND OF and MICHELLE G. HOSACK-FRIZZELL, WIFE OF, JOINT TENANCY WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated January 4, 2007, and recorded on January 8, 2007, in Document No. 1174793, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Thirty Cents ($86,038.30), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on October 22, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 94 FEET OF LOT 45 OF THE PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 10 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 21, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77538662 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certain mortgages executed by Joseph A. Harper, a single man a/k/a Joseph Alan Harper, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, on August 20, 2007, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 17, 2007, in Document No. 20070917-0003058, and a mortgage dated July 31, 2008, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 31, 2008 in Document No. 20080731-0007752 [collectively referred to as the “Mortgages”], on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Four and 69/100 Dollars ($138,964.69), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgages as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 650 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence East 600 feet parallel with the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 530 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to the true point of beginning; thence South 530 feet; thence West 600 feet to said 1/4 line; thence South 650 feet to said South 1/4 corner; thence East 520 feet, more or less to a point on said South line of the Southeast 1/4 distant West 800 feet from the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 250 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence East 300 feet parallel with said South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 300 feet parallel with said East line, thence East 300 feet parallel with said South Section line; thence South 300 feet parallel with said East line; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to said Section line; thence East along said Section line 434 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North along said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, 1180 feet more or less to the Southeast corner of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence West along the South line of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, a distance of 660 feet more or less to the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence Westerly 60 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southernmost 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. Also subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes over Westernmost 66 feet thereof for Angie’s Run Drive, including an easement for ingress and egress appurtenant thereto over the West 66 feet (easement running North and South) of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence West 434 feet along the South line of Section 23 for the true point of beginning; thence West 66 feet along said South line of Section 23; thence North 550 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as 2340 Cloverdale Road, Delton, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: October 15, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77539316 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 443 River Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Torey Anderson of HomEq, (877)256-6934, c/o HomeEq Servicing, 4827 Watt Ave., North Highlands, CA 95660 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 10/15/2009 ____________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 77539277 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rodney L. Nye and Elaine Nye, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March, A.D. 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2006, in Document Number 1161087, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late charges, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Twenty and 04/100 Dollars ($223,020.04). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2009, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to said west line, 319.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.7 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Public Utilities, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 2221.40 feet to the place of beginning of the easement herein described; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West second line, 68.16 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 999.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line, 706.16 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 638.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 933.40 feet to the place of beginning. Also, that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West line, 319.00 feet; thence East at right angles to said West line, 466.70 feet; thence South parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 09-007-001-15 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. TCF National Bank, a national banking association Dated: October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building 615 Griswold Street 77539310 Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons start to shake out of slump on Monday The Saxons finally broke out of an extended slump in their second match at the Potterville Tri on Monday evening. Hastings varsity volleyball team beat Bellevue 21-10, 21-10. That victory came on the heels of a loss to host Potterville Monday, and 0-4 day at the Cristi Curtis Memorial Tournament at Byron Center High School Saturday, and a 3-0 loss to Thornapple Kellogg last week in O-K Gold Conference action. “The players were able to pull things together and play a little more to their potential,” Saxon head coach Gina McMahon said of the win over Bellevue. “We had a lot of good, strong serving and Bellevue could not pass the serves. We were able to set up our offense a little bit more.” Roni Hayden led the Saxons on the day with 17 assists. Kayla Vogel had 12 kills, and Sam Watson contributed four aces. Potterville downed the Saxons 13-21, 2117, 15-5 to start the day Monday. McMahon said she thought that her team took the Vikings a little too lightly, weren’t intense enough, and struggled to pass the ball to its setter. “We have been struggling more than usual this past week,” McMahon said. “I don’t think the players are burned out or giving up. They are disappointed in their level of play. They know they can do better. We need to pick ourselves up and move forward.” The Saxons have a tough league dual ahead this Thursday at home against South Christian. The Sailors put a negative exclamation mark on the Saxons’ day at Byron Center Saturday, topping Hastings in the first round of the Silver Bracket 25-17, 25-2. “Our weakness on Saturday was serve receive,” McMahon said. “We did a terrible job of passing the ball to our setters. Additionally, the players had a defeated look about them and we just couldn’t pull it off. The intensity, aggressiveness and mental toughness was not there all day long.” The Saxons faced tough competition all day, but McMahon said that usually her team plays up to the level of its competition and has some of its best days when challenged. Saturday was not one of those days. Forest Hills Eastern downed the Saxons 25-11, 25-13, Grandville beat Hastings 25-18, 25-17, and Byron Center won 25-18, 25-6 against Hastings in pool play. Hayden had 25 assists on the day. Jena Bailey added three aces, and Vogel 16 kills. Lakewood also had a tough day at Byron Center Saturday. The Vikings were downed in the semifinals of the Silver Bracket by even- tual champion Unity Christian. Lakewood started bracket play with a 25-15, 25-12 win over Hamilton. The Vikings were third in their pool, behind Grand Rapids Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Vikings split with Catholic Central 25-20, 21-25, and fell to the Eagles 25-20, 25-5. Lakewood topped Coopersville though, 25-18, 25-12. Grand Rapids Christian went on to the Gold Bracket, where it topped Wayland and Gull Lake before falling to Rockford 17-25, 25-13, 15-11 in the tournament’s championship match. POLICE BEAT Wallet, cell phone stolen from locker at Delton Kellogg High School A Delton Kellogg High School student reported that on Wednesday, Sept. 23, his wallet was stolen from his locker in the boys’ locker room. He reportedly had placed the items in the locker around 3:30 p.m. and locked it. However, when he returned after practice around 5:30 p.m., the locker was open and the cell phone and wallet were missing. The wallet, contained one dollar in cash, a driver’s permit, lunch account card, Delton Kellogg sports pass and computer password. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department has no leads on the case since their were no witnesses and no surveillance cameras in that area. It might be easier to get a library card Lakewood’s Lexie Spetoskey (1) gets her fingers on a shot by Hamilton’s Asleigh Overbeek (4), as she’s helped on defense at the net by teammate Chelsea Lake, during a Silver Bracket quarterfinal match Saturday at Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Stephanie Warren digs a Bulldog serve during game two against Grandville Saturday at Byron Center High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale In Memoriam HUGE POLE BARN SALE. Thursday-Saturday, 9am6pm, 5538 E. Orchard, Delton. Man’s sale! Tools, compressor, guns, etc. Lots of Craftsman. IN MEMORY OF Bonnie Carol Sears October 12, 2004. We think about you everyday, God took you by the hand it seems to quickly; but we know he holds you close and there is no more pain, and for that we are grateful. We miss you so. Your family HIGH QUALITY, GREAT COMFORT: White Cedar Adirondack style outdoor furniture, yard swings, porch swings, rocking chairs, 2 styles Adirondack chairs, side tables and more. Best prices around! Your local outdoor furniture supplier. Crooked Creek Wood Working Hastings, Mi. (269)948-7921 Garage Sale ANTIQUES DEALERS GARAGE SALE: Thursday, October 15th and Friday, October 16th, 9am-6pm. 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In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Henry “Hank” Arens September 4th, 1930October 16th, 2008. Sadly missed by your loving family. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Cousins may have been reunited in jail Help Wanted RNS/LPNS- LAKESHORE HOME Health Care has part-time positions in Vermontville, Middleville & Wayland. Please call 800348-2660 ext. 108. SEEKING A LEAD guitarist to strenthen praise music at local church. For info. call 269-945-5463. Applications in promptly. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 K-9 trooper tracks armed robbers Hastings Police responded to a reported armed robbery in the 200 block of West Grand Street early Sunday, Oct. 11. Two Hastings teens, who were sitting in a parked car talking, were approached by two suspects described as being in their teens wearing hooded sweatshirts that covered the lower portion of their faces. One of the suspects, who was also wearing a camouflage jacket, pointed a dark-colored handgun at the victims and demanded all their money. One of the victims handed over a handful of change which the suspect dropped to the ground, and then demanded cigarettes and marijuana, which neither victim had. Both suspects then fled the area on foot in a southwest direction. A Michigan State Police K-9 unit responded from the Wayland Post, and the suspects were tracked to residence in the 1400 block of Bridle Path. Officers made contact with the residents as well as two suspects who matched the description given by the victims. The handgun, which turned out to be a BB pistol replica of a small semi-automatic handgun, was recovered from the residence. The suspects, who were identified as Charles Roscoe, 17, and Zachary Yoesting, 18, both from Hastings were placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail and are facing charges of armed robbery. City officers were assisted by the Michigan State Police and Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs office. Banner CLASSIFIEDS AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Hastings Police responded to a report of a larceny at the Hastings Public Library Friday, Oct. 9. Officers were told by library staff that several empty DVD cases had been found on the shelves with corresponding security stickers found inside several trash cans inside the library. After investigating further and checking security video, the staff was able to pinpoint a suspect, who was identified as Jonathan Armour, 21, from Hastings. When officers went to Armour’s residence to talk to him about the theft, he at first denied stealing the DVDs, but recanted after the officer told him that he was seen taking the DVDs on a security camera. All of the DVDs were recovered. Armour was placed under arrest on charges of larceny from a building and lodged at the Barry County Jail. The Saxons’ Kayla Vogel hits an attack against Grandville Saturday during the Cristi Curtis Memorial Tournament at Byron Center High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Hastings Police stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of West State Street early Saturday, Oct. 10, after the driver failed to dim his headlights to oncoming traffic. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Morgan Howlett, 22, from Battle Creek, who said he was unable to dim his lights since the dimmer switch was broken. He also told the officer he was trying to find the jail to bond out his cousin. While conversing with Howlett, officers said it became evident that he had been consuming intoxicants, and after further investigation he was found to have a blood alcohol level of .08 percent and was driving on a suspended operator’s license. Howlett was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of operating while intoxicated, second offense; driving on a suspended license, second or subsequent offense; and possession of open intoxicants that were found inside his vehicle. Police seeking tips in break-in Hastings Police are investigating a breaking and entering of an apartment in the 600 block of Hannah Lane, which was reported Tuesday, Oct. 6. Officers were told by a resident that the break-in occurred some time between 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. when he returned home to find his apartment had been ransacked, and several thousand dollars worth of property was missing. There were no signs of forced entry, and a sweep of the area netted no witnesses. The thieves made away with a 43-inch flat-screen television, a nebulizer, jewelry, several personal DVDs, a rented DVD, camera, GPS system, Blu-Ray disc player with several movies, a small amount of cash, food and a Wii game system. Anyone with information about the theft is urged to contact the Hastings City Police, 269-945-5744 or Barry County Silent Observer, 1-800-310-9031. The incident remains under investigation. Accident remains under investigation Barry County Sheriff deputies responded to a single-car accident at approximately 11:22 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, on Heath Road, approximately a quarter mile west of M-43 Highway. Initial investigation revealed that a Ford pickup truck traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed, lost control and left the roadway and rolled over several times, coming to rest approximately 600 feet from the road. The sole occupant was the driver, a 27-year-old male from Hastings, who was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. The extent of his injuries was unknown, and it is unknown whether alcohol was involved. The accident remains under investigation. Law enforcement agencies seek help in jewelry thefts The Barry County Sheriff’s department is seeking help in finding individual(s) involved in several area burglaries. Jewelry has been stolen in nine separate incidents in the county since Aug. 1. The cases were reported to the Barry Township and Nashville police, as well as to the sheriff’s department. “We are also asking that the public be on the lookout for any suspicious vehicles, especially any older white car, possibly an Escort,” said Undersheriff Bob Baker. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 17 DK girls win battle of No. 2s at Schoolcraft Viking boys and Valley’s girls victorious non-conference dual Nearly every single Viking runner had their best time of the season Thursday afternoon, at their cross country dual at Maple Valley. Every Lakewood boy did, and their team scored a 20-41 victory over the Lions. The Lion ladies topped the Vikings 17-41. Lakewood had four of the top five runners in the boys’ race, led by champion Tucker Seese who finished in 17 minutes 11 seconds. The Lions’ Joe Benedict was second in 17:36. The next three finishers were Vikings. Jason Foltz was third in 17:42, Eddie Barta fourth in 18:09, and Adam Senters fifth in 18:24. Lakewood’s fifth scorer was Nick Blocher, who finished seventh in 19:56. Behind Benedict for the Lions, Brady Halliwill was sixth in 18:44, Christian Schmadicke tenth in 20:31, Zach Mellville 11th in 20:57, and Darius France 12th in 21:01. The top three finishers were Lions in the girls’ race, and Lakewood had just one girl among the top six. Jessica Rushford was first in 21:01, Lauren Trumble second in 21:55, Kaytlin Furlong third in 22:03, Panterra Rider fifth in 22:23, and Megan Shoemaker sixth in 22:28. The only Viking to break up that pack was Roxanne Powelson, who was fourth in 22:07. Lakewood’s Cassie Thelen was ninth in 23:05. She was the only Viking scorer who didn’t set a new personal record on the day. Maria Patrick tenth in 24:30, Susie Quint 11th in 24:49, and Mariah Dye 12th in 24:56. Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 18-6; Usedtobe #1 17.56.5; Butterfingers 16-8; Kuempel 14-10; Three Gals and a Guy 14-10; Be Happy 1410; Sun Risers 13-11; King Pins 11.5-12.5; Early Risers 11-13; Ward’s Friends 6-18; Just Friends 6-18; M&M’s 3-21. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 192-544; B. Maker 170; E. Ulrich 169; D. Larsen 175; Y. Markley 128-316; S. Pennington 167. Mens Good Games and Serie s- P. Gasper 214; R. Walker 170; G. Forbey 158; L. Markley 183-433; D. Murphy 168-410; R. Boniface 182; C. Purdum Sr. 213-613; N. Thaler 165; L. Brandt 223-547; W. Mallekoote 178. Mixerettes Kent Oil 15-5; NBT 13-7; James Process Service 12-8; Sassy Babes 10-10; Dean’s Dolls 10-10; Dewey’s Auto Body 8-12; Nashville Chiropractic 6-14; Good Friends 614. Good Games and Series - K. Fowler 179; J. Pitch 147-400; J. Rice 191; T. Shaeffer 184; C. Hurless 177-432; D. James 208; G. Scobey 167; T. Redman 141-379; S. Merrill 209-578; V. Carr 183; B. Anders 171; S. Nash 148-409; N. Bechtel 172; E. Bond 126-301; S. Smith 159-442; W. Gilman 124. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 18; Funky Bowlers 14; Team Ate 13; Sandbaggers 12; Lanes Divided 12; Pinchasers 9; Straight Liners 9; The Heath Gang 8; Shelly’s Country Daycare 8; Late Arrivals 7; Sunday Snoozers 6. Womens Good Games and Series - M. Simpson 230-566; K. Becker 227-563; B. James 239-559; A. Hubbell 209-513; A. Churchill 167-456; N. Shafer 216; M. Heath 197; F. Ames 164; J. Shoebridge 163; S. Symonds 114; H. Helmer 91. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Churchill 254-589; B. Allen 191-547; B. Heath 181-467; JJ Britten 162-440; S. Wilkins 159-436; T. Cooley 153-428; B. Rentz 246; E. Bartlett 233; B. Shafer 230; Ty Heath 212; M. Eaton 197; J. Shoebridge 195; M. Kidder 191. Tueday Trios Colmans 24-4; Super Crips 15-13; Quick Resp Fire 14-14; Lu’s Team 14-14; Lucky Strikes 14-10; Lynn Denton Agency 13-15; Twisted Sister’s 12-8; Trouble 11-17; CBS 10-14; Sister’s 7-13; Latecomers 4-4; Team 12 0-12. High Games - Shirlee 187; Joanne 181; Tammy D. 210; Vickie 182; Kim 162; Luanne 186; Merl 164; Paula 174; Heather 208; Lisa 170; Julie 167; Mary 203. DK teams both 16th at Portage Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both just snuck into the top half of the standings in Division 3 at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. The Panther teams both placed 16th in a 33-team field. Panther freshman Brianna Russell had the top finish for any Delton individual, finishing 26th in 20 minutes 2 seconds. Jolene Drum wasn’t far behind, placing 35th in 20:14. Renee McConahay was 122nd in 22:40, Kelsey Sofia 139th in 23:00, and Taylor Hennessey 164th in 23:35. Hanover-Horton had its top five runners all place in the top 20 to take the girls’ team title with 72 points. Leslie was second with 81, followed by Benzie Central 94, Allendale 106, Jackson Lumen Christi 175, Kent City 187, Schoolcraft 195, Caro 257, Stockbridge 258, and NorthPointe Christian 285 in the top ten. Allendale had the top two finishers, with Devan John coming in in 18:00, and her teammate Ali Wiersma finishing in 18:01. The next two finishers were from Benzie Central, Michaela Carnegie (18:54.3) and Taylor Nye (18:54.9). Hanover-Horton was led by Lindsey Burdette who was seventh in 19:10. Rounding out the team scoring Calvin Christian finished with 345 points, Shepherd 412, Kingsley 437, Hillsdale 462, Bangor 466, Delton Kellogg 486, Hopkins 494, Buchanan 503, Berrien Springs 523, Elk Rapids 551, Durand 613, Whitmore Lake 665, Hackett Catholic Central 666, Newaygo 667, Albion 686, Gobles 695, Jonesville 702, Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team had there of the top four finishers Wednesday at the South Christian Athletic Complex in their O-K Gold Conference dual with Wayland. That trio at the top led the TK boys’ team to a 22-34 win over the Wildcats. Dustin Brummel took first overall with a time of 17 minutes 53.1 seconds. His teammates Carl Olsen and Matt Williamson were third and fourth overall. Olsen hit the finish line in 18:48.9, and Williamson in 19:35.6. Behind them, the teams took turns crossing the finish line. TK’s Dominic Bierenga was sixth in 19:59.0, and Neil Bergsma eighth in 20:10.5. Wayland was led by Zach Kasper, who placed second in 18:37.6. The Trojan girls’ team had the first two finishers, but the next five girls across the finish line were wearing Wayland’s green and Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 15; Dum Schitz 14; 9-n-aWiggle 13; Shirlee’s *@#* Family 13; Ten Pins 12; Haldan 11; Spencers Towing 11; Spare Time 9; The 4 B’s 8; Heads Out 8; All But One 5; Oldies But Goodies 4; Part Time 1; Team 13 0. Womens Good Games and Series - A. Hall 221-548; T. Phenix 179-518; M. Daniel 194-494; L. Smith 173-469; N. Taylor 141384; N. Shafer 203; T. Pennington 202; J. Gasper 189; E. Johnson 188; M. Mathis 172; E. Vanasse 168; C. Thomson 150; C. Etts 120. Mens Good Games and Series - K. Phenix 222-633; B. Taylor 229-619; J. Bush 219-618; J. Daniel 241-604; H. Pennington 212-581; M. Eaton 212-574; A. Taylor 212572; L. Porter 197-554; T. Heath 224-541; J. Smith 193-519; M. Albert 181-469; B. Bowman 246; M. Kasinsky 234; M. McKee 224; J. Barnum 222; R. Chaffee 194; F. Thompson 192; T. Ramey 174; D. Sears 167. Tuesday Mixed Men’s High Games - D. Blakely 221; K. Beebe 219; K. Armstrong 217; P. Scobey 193; G. Hause 185; S. Hause 184; C. Steeby 168. Men’s High Series - D. Blakely 612; K. Beebe 518; K. Armstrong 549; P. Scobey 554; G. Hause 489; S. Hause 528; C. Steeby 492. Women’s High Games - S. Beebe 184; B. Smith 181; B. Wilkins 180; D. Ware 180; L. Whiteman 172; M. Westbrook 147; B. Moore 142. Women’s High Series - S. Beebe 516; B. Smith 470; B. Wilkins 522; D. Ware 441; L. Whiteman 429; M. Westbrook 425; B. Moore 409. hometown rival type of thing.” Woodall said her team did a great job of hitting the ball in practice this week, and a lot of extra work was put in with the setters to make good passes up to the hitters. Erin Ellinger had a big night passing the ball for TK. She had 22 assists to go along with 17 digs. Ellinger also had five aces. Stephanie Betcher led the Trojans in digs with 18. “We did not play up to our potential or ability,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “We beat ourselves. TK plays a slow paced game and I tried many times to get the players to pick up the pace in order to control the pace of the game, but they could not do it. TK controlled the pace of the game.” Brittany Hickey led the Saxons in kills with nine. Roni Hayden had 35 assists for her team, and Kayla Vogel two aces. The Trojans return to league action with a trip to Forest Hills Eastern Thursday, while Hastings hosts South Christian. Constantine 744, Coloma 777, Grass Lake 788, Parchment 809, Hartford 813, Belding 842, and Galesburg-Augusta 936. Delton Kellogg’s boys’ team was led by Ryan Watson, who was 42nd in 17:19. Brandon Humphrey was 58th in 17:39, Tyler Bourdo 89th in 18:17, Kannon Hoffman 127th in 18:58, and Logan Hansen 142nd in 19:18. Calvin Christian was the only boys’ team under 100 points, finishing with 91. Hillsdale was second with 145, just edging Benzie Central which finished with 146. Kent City was fourth with 183 points, followed by Jackson Lumen Christi 194, Durand 222, Albion 240, Stockbridge 267, Shepherd 273, Hanover-Horton 306, Allendale 325, Whitmore Lake 336, Bangor 340, Hackett Catholic Central 382, Kingsley 385, Delton Kellogg 458, Parchment 471, Schoolcraft 511, Clare 521, Belding 541, Caro 552, NorthPointe Christian 562, Elk Rapids 595, Jonesville 597, Leslie 604, Hartford 641, Constantine 689, Newaygo 720, Hopkins 723, Buchanan 742, Grass Lake 905, Berrien Springs 1047, and Gobles 1063. Durand’s David Madrigal won the individual championship in 15:36. Albion’s Paul Lewis was second in 15:55. The top four finishers were all seniors. Whitmore Lake’s Zach Carpenter was third in 15 :56 and Hanover-Horton’s Taylor Heath fourth in 16:04. The Delton Kellogg runners return to action at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet hosted by Parchment on Tuesday afternoon. TK boys take down Wayland in Gold cross country duel Bowling Scores Wednesday P.M. The River 15-5; Eye and ENT 13.6-6.5; Four Pals 11.5-8.5; Hair Care 11-9; Mill’s Landing 6-14; NBT 3-17. Good Games and Series - A. Tasker 141; D. Huver 178-460; J. Pitch 141; N. Potter 159; J. Shumlow 138; S. Beebe 188-512. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team made it a point of emphasis to not play as much defense during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference dual with Hastings. Instead of just getting the ball over the net to opponents, their focus was on ending points, and it led to a 3-1 Trojan victory. The Trojans improved to 2-3 in the O-K Gold with a 24-26, 25-21, 25-16, 25-18 win over the visiting Saxons. “Everyone was hitting the ball. Every single person on our team,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. “That made a huge difference. We weren’t just serving the ball over to them, we were hitting it.” Hana Hunt led the way for TK with 12 kills. Alyssa Weesie had ten, Lara Dahlke five, and Cassie Holwerda five. The Trojans hit themselves to a big lead in game one, before the Saxons put together a come back to steal the win. From then on though, the Trojans controlled the match. “They were fired up,” Woodall said. “It was exciting. Obviously, Hastings is kind of a white. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls fell 25-30 to the Wildcats. Allyson Winchester was the individual champ for the Trojans on the day, coming in in 19:30.6. She was followed in by teammate Casey Lawson, who hit the finish line in 20:43.0. Wayland though had a pack for five runners come in within two minutes of each other in the next five spots. Alex Forsythe led the way for the Wildcats, coming in third at 21:12.3. Behind the top two for TK, Olivia LaJoye was eighth in 24:05.1, Jessica Crawford ninth in 24:14.2, and Allison Brown tenth in 24:15.5. The final four scorers for Wayland were Melissa Russo who was fourth in 22:09.8, Sarah Zywicynski fifth in 22:46.7, Duna Buttner sixth in 23:30.0, and Ashleigh Miling seventh in 23:59.8. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers missed Carly, but they didn’t miss a beat. Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team improved to 6-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with their sixth 3-0 victory of the league season last Wednesday night at Schoolcraft. Delton has since improved to 70 in the league, thanks to Tuesday night’s win over Constantine. The Delton Kellogg girls learned Wednesday morning that their eight-girl roster would be one short because junior middle Carly Boehm’s grandfather passed away. The Panthers, ranked second in the state in Class B, added a freshman to the line-up, mixed things up a little, and scored a 25-15, 25-13, 25-20 over the Eagles who are ranked second in the state in Class C. “They went out and they played hard,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen. “I threw a lot of different defense and stuff at them that they haven’t ever practiced.” Katie Searles had a great all-around game for the Panthers, finishing with ten kills and nine digs. There were even moments where Searles was setting the ball up while setter/hitter Adrianna Culbert was trying to focus on shutting down Schoolcraft’s big attacker Ashley Wolthuis. “(Coach) told us he was going to be switching some stuff up, but we didn’t really know what was going to happen,” said Culbert. “Just some changes to try and stop some of their routine.” The Panthers were pleased with how they were able to slow down Wolthuis, and how they defended the Eagle setter Alisha Laing. That pair for Schoolcraft earned All-State honors as juniors last year, playing for the team was second to Delton Kellogg in the KVA and went on to win the Class C state championship. “We tried to change some things up on them so they wouldn’t take advantage of that, but I pretty much knew where the ball was going to go,” said Magelssen. Wolthuis finished with ten kills. Terin Norris had ten kills and 15 assists for the Panthers, and Culbert had 12 kills and 14 assists. Hannah Williams added eight kills. Kaitlin Marshall led the Delton Kellogg defense with 23 digs. Boehm came back and had a big night for the Panthers as they knocked off Constantine in KVA action. She finished with 11 kills and three blocks as Delton won 25-2, 25-7, 25-8. Norris added 26 assists and seven aces. Taylor Blacken had 13 digs. Delton improved to 42-6-2 overall on the season with the two wins. The Panthers head to the Coloma Invitational this Saturday, then take on Kalamazoo Christian at home in KVA action on Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg volleyball team hits its way past Saxons �Page 18 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner If Saxons sink the Sailors they’re in the playoffs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings needs one more win and Delton Kellogg two, to get into the MHSAA’s 2009 postseason football tournament. The Saxons improved to 5-2 with a lopsided win over Thornapple Kellogg last week, while Delton Kellogg fell to 4-3 as it was shut out by Constantine Friday. Hastings can clinch its playoff spot, with a sixth win, at home this Friday night against South Christian. The Saxons would rather do it sooner than later, as O-K Gold Conference leader Ottawa Hills will host Hastings in the final game of the regular season. South Christian is 3-4 on the season, and had lost two in a row before besting Forest Hills Eastern 20-6 last week. The Hawks were still in the conference lead coming into the game, but after impressive wins over the Saxons and Fighting Scots of Caledonia have fallen in back-to-back weeks now to Ottawa Hills and the Sailors. Caledonia knocked off Ottawa Hills 36-7 last Friday, and now those two teams are tied atop the O-K Gold Conference standings with 4-1 league marks. Thornapple Kellogg has a tough task ahead of it as it looks for its second win of the season, and first in O-K Gold Conference play. The Trojans are on the road for their final two, at Forest Hills Eastern this week then at Caledonia to close out the year. The Trojans won their first ball game before dropping six in a row. Delton Kellogg had a better start, going 4-0, but has now dropped three straight and a playoff appearance is on the line as the Panthers host Kalamazoo Christian Friday. The Comets and Panthers are both 4-3 in the KVA, so a playoff spot is on the line for Kalamazoo Christian as well. The Panthers will be celebrating Senior Night Friday. Maple Valley makes the trip to Constantine this Friday, that Delton made last week. Like Thornapple Kellogg, the Lions won their opener and have since dropped six in a row. The Lakewood Vikings are 1-6 as well, and are in a tough stretch to close out the season. This week the Vikings are home against DeWitt. The Panthers are ranked second in the state in Division 3, behind East Grand Rapids, and are 7-0 on the year. Current Records Hastings Delton Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg 5-2 4-3 1-6 1-6 1-6 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 54, Thornapple Kellogg 20 “Dewey did what Dewey does.” Those were the words of Hastings varsity football coach Fred Rademacher after Saxon senior running back Dewey Slaughter rushed 18 times for 263 yards and four touchdowns in a 54-20 victory over Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville. Hastings didn’t throw a single pass all game, amassing 569 yards of offense on 43 rushing attempts. Alex Randall added 13 carries for 162 yards. The Trojans led 20-7 at one point in the second quarter, only to see the Saxons come back with 47 unanswered points including a 33-0 second half run. “It took us a while to figure out what to do,” said Rademacher. “I’ve got to give TK credit. But once we figured it out, we figured it out.” The Saxons scored six times on runs of The Saxons’ Jason Eckley intercepts a pass intended for Thornapple Kellogg’s Jacob McCarty early in the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Celebrate the S A XON SPIRIT with a PRE-GAME Hastings offensive linemen Dustin Glaser and Colton Marlette (from left) greet running back Alex Randall in the back of the end zone after his seven-yard touchdown run in the first quarter Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) over 40 yards against the Trojans, with five of those coming in the second half. Hastings ran just six offensive plays in the fourth quarter, lost three yards on a fumble once and still amassed 254 yards of offense in the quarter. Alex Randall scored on a 78-yard touchdown run; Dewey Slaughter on an 80-yard touchdown run; and Matt Schild on a 95-yard touchdown run. “We didn’t allow them to do that the first half,” said Ruger. “I just think they were able to wear us down, and they were able to get under our defensive line and then those guys got to the next level which was out linebackers and safeties.” Slaughter’s four touchdown runs on the night covered 70, eight, 51, and 80 yards. Randall had three TD runs, a seven yarder, one of 41 yards, and the 78 yarder. “The line did an awesome job. It was perfect,” said Slaughter. “We executed our offense great.” All that after the Trojans jumped out to a two touchdown lead. Quarterback Coley McKeough had two huge runs on the Trojans’ first offensive series to start the game. He broke free on a 40 yarder, then two plays later raced 51 yards for a touchdown. Tyler Karcher’s extra-point kick made it 7-0 TK. “They came out with such emotion,” Ruger said. “What a great rivalry with Hastings. They were just jacked. They were as jacked tonight as they were for the first game of the season.” TK then got an 11-yard TD run from Jacob Bultema with 8:16 left in the second quarter, and Jesse Aubil returned a fumble 35 yards on the Saxons’ ensuing possession to put his team up 20-7. Slaughter’s first TD run though came on the Saxons’ first play of their next possession, covering 70 yards. After a Trojan punt Hastings put together one of the few touchdown drives for either team, marching 67 yards in eight plays to score on an eight-yard run by Slaughter. Zack Nurenberg’s third extra-point kick of the first half put his team up 21-20 at the break. Nurenberg was 6-of-8 on extra-point tries for the night. TK kicker Tyler Karcher was 2-of-3. In the battle of the McKeough cousins, TK quarterback Coley had the better individual numbers while Hastings quarterback Sean took the team honors. Coley rushed 14 times for 150 yards, and also connected on 4-of-12 passes for 122 yards. Coley was also inter- TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Larry and Earlene Baum are sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with South Christian, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field. SAXON SPIRIT ... let it show! 77538974 The Saxons’ Dewey Slaughter rushes towards the end zone late in the second quarter Friday in Middleville. The ensuing extra-point kick gave Hastings a 21-20 lead heading into the half. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Matt Raymond is swarmed by Saxon defenders as he looks for yardage in the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) cepted twice, once by Jon Gieseler and once by Jason Eckley. Sean never got to throw the ball, but rushed four times for 40 yards and did a fine job of running the Saxons’ Wing-T attack. Bultema led the Trojans’ in receiving, catching four passes for 84 yards. Constantine 20, Delton Kellogg 0 Constantine and Delton Kellogg passed each other headed in the opposite direction in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Friday night. After an 0-2 start to the season, the Falcons improved to 5-2 on the year with a 20-0 victory over the visiting Panthers. Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team is now 4-3 on the season after a 4-0 start, and needs to win its final two tough KVA contests to earn a trip to the postseason. Shawn Tucker rushed for 115 yards to lead Constantine, which scored all of its points in the first half. The Falcons got a 31-yard touchdown pass from Jake Bower to Ron Fancher in the opening quarter, and went up 7-0 on Troy Williams extra-point kick. Tucker added a six-yard TD run midway through the second quarter, then Zach Mallo scored on a two-yard run with just 25 seconds remaining in the first half. It was the first shut out of the season for the Constantine defense. The Delton Kellogg defense didn’t play poorly itself, especially in the second half. The Panthers held the Falcons to about half their season scoring average. Williamston 19, Lakewood 2 Williamston improved to 6-1 on the season with a 19-2 victory over Lakewood on a soggy Unity Field Friday night. The Hornets started off the game with an 85-yard kick-off return by Reggie Duncan, and never really looked back. Nick Schultz scored once on either side of the ball for Williamston. He tossed a five-yard touchdown pass to Rob Monette with 4:33 left to play in the second quarter, then returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown with 20 seconds left to play in the first half as the Vikings tried to make something happen before going into the break. The interception was the only one that led directly to points, but both teams had trouble holding onto the football turning it over five times each. “They hit hard tonight,” Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch said of his players. “It was a sloppy mess and they played hard for four quarters.” Zack Innes had three interceptions to lead the Viking defense. Linebacker Cody Lindemulder finished with a team-high 17 tackles, while lineman Ryan Steverson added six. The Hornets were able to move the ball a bit on the ground, rushing for 202 yards. Jason Duncan carried the ball 18 times for 160 yards, and found the end zone from six yards out for the only score of the third quarter. Schultz was 6-of-14 throwing the ball for 103 yards. He connected with Monette three times for 35 yards, and Nik Jump had two catches for 53 yards. The Vikings struggled to move the football all night long. Nathan Bryans led the offense thanks to his two receptions for 57 yards. “It was a sloppy night, and we didn’t get anything going. They controlled us,” said Veitch. “They beat us up on the line of scrimmage. They were a big team and they manhandled us pretty much at the line offensively and we couldn’t get much of anything going against them.” Hayden Acker was responsible for the Vikings’ lone score, the safety in the fourth quarter. Parchment 21, Maple Valley 0 Maple Valley’s offensive struggles in the Kalamazoo Valley Association continued Friday night, as the Lions were shut out and shut down at Parchment in a 21-0 loss. Neither team had that much success moving the football. While the Lions had just 89 total yards of offense and six first downs, Parchment had just seven first downs and 156 total yards. The Parchment defense kept coming up big. The Panthers intercepted Lion quarterback Brad Laverty four times. The only offensive points that came in the regular flow of the night came from the combo of quarterback Brad VanderWeele to Adrian Patton. VanderWeele hit Patton with a 17-yard touchdown pass with 2:15 remaining in the first half. That duo hooked up again as the Panthers sealed the win early in the fourth quarter, on a 14-yard scoring strike. Parchment also got a touchdown from Zack Weber on a fumble recovery. VanderWeele was just 4-of-12 passing the ball, for 46 yards. The Panthers had 110 yards on the ground, led by Brysen Beals who carried 15 times for 50 yards. Jose Garcia added 12 carries for 47 yards, including a two-point run after the Weber TD. Laverty led the Lion offense, rushing 20 times for 46 yards. He completed 2-of-nine passes for 28 yards. The Lion defense was led by Mike Caldwell, who had 12 tackles. Kyle Burns added eight. Trevor Rinehart was the top Parchment tackler with ten. Beals, Garcia, Adrean Cole, and Rob Draves had the four interceptions for Parchment. Both teams are now 1-6 in the KVA this season. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Page 19 Saxons in back of the pack at Portage Invitational The competition was tough on the Hastings’ varsity cross country teams Saturday in the Division 2 races at the Portage Invitational. The Saxon girls placed 32nd and the boys 36th. The top individual finisher for either team Hastings’ Mitch Singleterry hits the finish line at Wednesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Conference race hosted by South Christian. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) was Mitch Singleterry, who led the Saxon boys’ team with a 111th place time of 17 minutes 44 seconds. He was followed in by teammate Mile Belcher who was 187th in 18:32, Taylor Klotz 208th in 18:43, Mitch Brisboe 247th in 19:30, and Pale Belcher 250th in 19:32. Four boys broke the 16-minute barrier on the day, with Culver’s Alejandro Arroyo winning the race in 15:31. Celina’s Andrew Goodwin was second in 15:49, Linden’s Jake Hord third in 15:50, and Ogemaw Heights’ Martin Melkie fourth in 15:57. Austin Alcala led the Ionia Bulldogs, with seventh place time of 16:05. His team had its top five finishers place in the top 30 to earn the boys’ team title. Teammate Nick Wharry joined him in the top ten, placing ninth in 16:10. The Bulldogs finished with just 78 points. Vicksburg was second with 120, led by Mark Beams who came in at 16:01 in fifth place. Linden was third with 205 points, followed by Forest Hills Northern 209, Forest Hills Eastern 216, West Catholic 243, Williamston 267, St. Clair 274, Culver 278, Gaylord 284, Dexter 322, St. Joseph 329, Grand Rapids Christian 336, Chelsea 370, Gull Lake 396, Fremont 463, South Christian 486, DeWitt 487, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 560, Tecumseh 606, Chippewa Hills 606, Ogemaw Heights 614, Harper Creek 624, Mattawan 632, Byron Center 649, Spring Lake 656, Holland Christian 747, Carleton Airport 782, Ypsilanti 793, Whitehall 812, East Grand Rapids 829, Edwardsburg 875, Unity Christian 939, Milan 944, South Haven 971, Hastings 991, Lakeshore 1003, Grant 1011, Wayland 1048, Comstock 1121, and Three Rivers 1133. The Saxon girls’ team was led by Meg Travis’ 146th place time of 21:53. Alaina Case was 170th in 22:15, Katie Ponsetto 171st in 22:19, Cherie Kosbar 177th in 22:24, and Lauren Anderson 219th in 23:05. East Grand Rapids’ Lauren Grunewald edged Milan’s Jordan Tomecek for the individual title. Grunewald came in in 18:14 and Tomecek in 18:25. Grand Raids’ Christian’s Julia Bos was third in 18:40. While Grunewald edged Tomecek for the individual title, the Pioneers had to fight off Christian for the team championship. East Grand Rapids finished with 76 points, and Christian 86. Dexter was a distant third with 159. Forest Hills Eastern finished fourth with 221 points, followed by Milan 257, Culver 283, DeWitt 295, Gull Lake 306, Gaylord 332, Ionia 339, Holland Christian 387, West Catholic 433, Linden 442, Marshall 447, St. Clair 487, Chippewa Hills 497, Vicksburg 501, Forest Hills Northern 507, Mattawan 513, St. Joseph 520, Spring Lake 525, Lakeshore 532, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 591, Byron Center 613, Harper Creek 620, Grant 629, South Christian 638, Whitehall 691, Comstock 793, Unity Christian 827, Three Rivers 842, Hastings 860, Ypsilanti 901, Carleton Airport 930, Wayland 943, Tecumseh 998, Warren Regina 1003, South Haven 1051, and Edwardsburg 1182. A three-point win for the Caledonia girls’ cross country team over Grand Rapids Catholic Central was the closest of any of the duals for the Fighting Scots last Wednesday at the South Christian Athletic Complex. The Caledonia boys’ and girls’ teams both scored wins over the Cougars and the Hastings Saxons. The girls topped Catholic Central 27-30 and Hastings 16-46. The boys bested Catholic Central 23-35 and Hastings 16-46. Catholic Central’s boys and girls both scored wins over Hastings on the day as well, with the Cougar girls beating the Saxons 1548 and the boys winning 18-43. In the dual with the Cougars, Caledonia’s girls’ team had four of the top six finishers. Courtney Stauffer led the way, coming in in 20:49.7. Lisa Schultz was third in 21:18.3, Emily Hazelbach fifth in 22:12.2, and Hanna Schroder sixth in 22:21.7. Caledonia’s number five runner on the day was Alexandra Bunce, who was 12th in 23:02.5. The Cougars were led by Mallory Ursul, who was second in 20:54.6, and Allison The Saxons’ Meg Travis (left) leads a pack of runners across the course at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Danhof who came in fourth in 22:09.6. The top four for the Scots from the dual with the Cougars were the top four finishers in the dual with Hastings. Case led the Saxons, coming in with a time of 22:47.9. Catholic Central’s Geoffrey Albaugh was the top boys’ runner on the day, coming in in 17:43.5. Behind him was a wave of purple and gold. The Fighting Scots’ Kort Alexander was second in 17:55.8. Evan Zych was third in 18:07.0, followed closely by teammate Brian Farhadi at 18:13.9. The Scots’ Kieran Wyma was sixth in 18:15.9, less than a second behind Catholic Central’s Brad Perschbacher who hit the line in 18:15.0. Lee Southerton rounded out the top five for Caledonia, placing ninth in 18:31.8. Hastings’ fastest finisher Wednesday was Troy Dailey, who came in at 18:31.2. That put him behind the first four Fighting Scots. Saxons make the most of chances in win over TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The goal posts and crossbar took a beating Thursday at Pierce Field in Hastings. Each team had a number of chances glance just wide of the open net. The only shot that got a kind bounce for the offense came from Hastings’ Max Clark early in the first half, clipping the goalpost before finding the net. That gave the Saxons a 1-0 lead, and they went on to a 3-1 O-K Gold Conference victory over Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team. Early in the second half TK’s Caleb Scheidel had a shot clip off the outside of the goal post, after it got away from Hastings’ keeper Kevin Bosma. Soon after that, the Saxons’ Matt Feldpausch blasted a shot off the corner of the goal. The Trojans kept the pressure on early in the second half, and eventually evened the score on a penalty kick by Ryan Irwin. TK’s Steven Cung Bik was taken down in the Saxon goal box as he tried to get a shot off in a scramble after a Trojan corner kick. “They came out (in the second half) very intense and we came out a little flat-footed,” said Saxon head coach Ben Conklin. “I think they just needed to realize we weren’t controlling that game as much as they thought we were.” On the restart after the Trojan goal, the Saxons got the ball to the right side to Josh Dunkelberger who sent a great crossing ball over the Trojan defense to Eric Kendall on the other side. Kendall chipped the ball into the middle of the field, where Feldpausch settled it and ripped a shot off a bounce past TK keeper Max Kiel. Hastings then added a third goal with 15:11 to play, on a shot off a corner kick by Feldpausch. “It’s an up and down roller coaster ride,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “They did come out aggressive. They’ve got to shake off the disappointment when they get scored on.” The Trojans put themselves in a position to score a couple more times late, but couldn’t get a solid shot off inside the Hastings’ 18. “We struggle with our striking, our finishing, and we work on those things, but it comes natural with some and others it doesn’t,” said Jachim. Hastings is now 12-5-1 overall with the win, and 7-5-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. Hastings’ Matt Feldpausch fights to keep his balance as he maneuvers around Thornapple Kellogg’s Brandon Reigler during Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ~ Auditions ~ Thornapple Players will be holding auditions for A Christmas Carol on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm. The Hallmark Building (formerly Czinder Pharmacy) located at 110 W. State Street in downtown Hastings) Any post high school age adult is welcome to audition. * Youth roles will be filled from Thornapple Players youth workshops and Community Music School’s Kid’s Choir. Show dates are December 3, 4, 5 and 6 The Saxons’ Eric Kendall fires a shot from outside during the first half of his team’s 3-1 win over Thornapple Kellogg Thursday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Questions? Call Doug or Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332 07528923 The Trojans are now 3-13 overall, and 2-11 in the league with two very tough contests ahead. The Saxons close out the O-K Gold Conference season at home against Ottawa Hills this afternoon. The Saxons are expecting a fourth-place finish in the league this season, behind South Christian, Forest Hills Eastern, and Caledonia. “Our record improved tremendously since last year,” said Conklin. “We were 10-10 at the end of the regular season last year. Assuming a win (Thursday) we’ll be 8-5-1 in the league. That’s pretty respectable. We had that big tie with Caledonia and we were never completely out of any game.” South Christian scored a 5-0 victory over the Saxons in Grand Rapids on Tuesday evening. The Saxons were playing without injured defender Jeremy Dobbin, who was hurt during the contest in Middleville. Drew Lockwood scored three times in the first half for the Sailors, in the first 25 minutes of the game. “We changed up our defense, and you could tell right out of the gate,” said Conklin. “We were a little wary, a little unconfident with our ability and the changes we made.” After the early outburst by Lockwood, the Saxon defense settled down though. South Christian got a goal from Mitch Huisman before the break. Mitch Torres added the lone second half goal for South Christian. Hastings opens action in its Division 2 District tournament Monday afternoon, at Allegan at 5 p.m. The winner of that game faces the winner of Monday’s contest between Loy Norrix and Gobles at Loy Norrix next Thursday at 7 p.m. �Page 20 — Thursday, October 15, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons and Viking frosh headed to the D3 Finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor As a freshman Hastings’ Gabrielle Shipley made the trip across the state to Eastern Michigan University to the Division 2 girls’ golf State Finals. This weekend she’ll be a bit closer to home as she closes her sophomore season in the Division 3 State Finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University, and she’ll have some company. The Saxon varsity girls’ golf team is heading to the state finals for the first time under head coach Bruce Krueger, thanks to its runner-up finish at last Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Eagle Eye Golf Club. “It’s a tough golf course with tough competition,” Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger said of Eagle Eye. “We didn’t shoot the kind of score we wanted to, but when you compare to other teams, they didn’t either.” “We would have loved to have won, but being in the top three gets you there.” The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams earned spots in the state finals. The three individual qualifiers included Lakewood freshman Emily Kutch. DeWitt took the top team honors, scoring a 378, led by individual medallist Dena Droste who shot a 78. Hastings was second with a 402, led by Shipley’s 79. “I’m happy,” Shipley said. “My putting kind of disappointed me today, but I kept it together. My long game was good all the way through.” Hannah Hodges fired a 101 for Hastings, which also received a pair of 111’s from Danielle Meredith and Jessica Kloosterman. “I’m really proud for Hannah, and happy for Hannah,” Krueger said. “She’s struggled a bit lately, but she came in today with a lot of confidence and the right attitude.” That attitude was “have fun”. “I didn’t let it get to me,” Hodges said. “I decided to have fun today. That’s what I did, plus Krueger told us we were number one, so I was like I’ve got to give a little more.” Hodges said that she hadn’t used her driver in four weeks, and pulled it out Thursday because she needed a little more club and it worked for her. “If you’re hitting the ball straight, this course isn’t any more difficult (than most of the ones the Saxons play on),” said Krueger. “If you don’t hit the ball straight, you’ll pay a price on almost every shot. You’ll either be in the tall grass, the sand, or the water.” DeWitt had three girls break 100. Kayla Fournier shot a 98 and Alyssa Duguay a 99. The Panthers also got a 103 from Anna Barrett. Linden was third in the team standings with a 422 to earn the final team spot at the finals. Haslett finished fourth with a 431, followed by Lakewood 435, Wayland 442, Thornapple Kellogg 483, Corunna 511, Alma 515, Ionia 608, Bay City John Glenn 612, and Flint Southwest and Charlotte with no team scores. Third place Linden was led by Kaley Holloway’s 97. Julie Guckian shot a 107, Miranda Day a 108, and Jamie Juhl a 110. There was a round to forget and one to remember for Kutch late in the season. After struggling mightily at the previous week’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship, Kutch bounced back Thursday. “Monday I went out and shot a round at Centennial (Acres),” Kutch said. “I was doing good, and I thought I could have a chance to go to state. It was just smile, and don’t cry, and do your best.” Her performance at the conference meet brought her to tears, but Thursday’s round just brought out smiles. She finished with a 97, even after taking a nine on number 18. “I thought I went pretty well,” Kutch said. “I was hoping for better on the last hole, but actually I’m pretty happy with it.” “I hit two good shots, then I pulled it left and that got me out of the routine and I got a nine on it.” Viking senior Chelsea Erb did have some tears in her eyes, as her terrific high school golfing career came to an end Thursday. The first Viking girl ever to go to the state finals a year ago, fired a 105 on the tough 18 on a cold, windy day at Eagle Eye. Behind the top two for Lakewood, Orie Ramos fired a 108 and Tiffani Ackerson a 125. Haslett’s Erin Lawrence who shot a 95 and Alma’s Paige Coleman who fired a 97 were the other two individual state qualifiers on the day. The Saxons’ Hannah Hodges blasts her drive off the tee on number 15 during Thursday's Division 3 Regional Tournament at Eagle Eye Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK boys winless in KVA tourney The Saxon varsity girls’ golf team celebrates its runner-up finish at Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament, which earned it a spot in this weekend’s Division 3 ft) Jessica Kloosterman, Hannah Hodges, Danielle Meredith, Heather McCoy, and Gabrielle Shipley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood freshman Emily Kutch watches as a chip shot from the fairway on number 15 flies towards the green Thursday afternoon at Eagle Eye Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In the final 14 minutes five goals were scored, the lead changed hands a couple times, and finally Olivet earned a 5-4 overtime victory over Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team. In the final game of the KVA tournament Monday, the Eagles got a golden goal from Dean Kronner to clinch the victory in the 83rd minute. Cam Colson scored the first two goals of the contest, in the first 21 minutes of play, then completed his hat-trick with a score in the 69th minute that tied the game at three after a Delton comeback. Sean Harr them put the Eagles up one two minutes later, but Delton Kellogg’s Javier Rios knotted the score with just under six minutes to play by putting in his second goal of the game. Rios put the Delton boys on the scoreboard with four minutes left in the first half, then the Panthers added a second goal to tie the score off a header by Thiago Lima with two minutes before the break. Lima’s header goal came off a corner kick from teammate Jimmy Deibert. Olivet outshot Delton Kellogg 20-16 on the night. The Panthers’ Janson Fluty made 15 saves in net. In game two of the conference tournament, Delton was downed 4-0 at Pennfield last Wednesday. Darrin Blocker finished off a corner kick in the first 13 minutes of the game to put Pennfield in front, and added a second score late in the first half on another corner. Peng Hnin and Andre Ramos added the other Pennfield goals, both also in the first half. Pennfield had 14 shots in the game, while keeper Brian Dregne had seven saves at the other end of the field. Fluty made ten saves for Delton. Delton Kellogg was slated to host Fowlerville Wednesday night, and tonight will be in action again at home against Lawton. District play starts next week for Delton. The Panthers host Comstock for the first round of play Monday at 6 p.m. The winner of that game plays in the district semifinals next Wednesday at Pennfield at 7 p.m. Delton Kellogg’s Brian Wilder boots the ball ahead during Wednesday’s KVA Tournament game at Pennfield High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 06698005 Delton Kellogg goal keeper Janson Fluty leaps up to knock the ball away from Pennfield’s Cody Boughton during the first half of last Wednesday’s KVA Tournament contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-10-22.pdf b0346493f4ec1795172435046d2ca59b PDF Text Text First Athena Award winner announced Stop abuse with predator list Gold’s golf girls shine at state See Story on Page 10 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 22 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 43 NEWS BRIEFS Harvest Bingo to benefit projects The fourth annual Harvest Bingo, sponsored by the GFWC–Hastings Women’s Club is ready to be played and will be open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave. Two grand prizes and many other prizes will be awarded. Seating is limited and sale of tickets will start at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10 per person and include four bingo hard cards and a variety of refreshments. There will be no pre-sale tickets this year; tickets can only be purchased at the door. This is a non-smoking event, and players must be at least 18 years old. The event will benefit the Hastings Women’s Club’s Hastings High School and nursing school scholarship program, “Jump-Start Your Future” for women with limited financial resources. Some proceeds will be used for donations to organizations the club supports. Bank hosting retirementplanning seminar Hastings City Bank’s Trust and Investment Group will host a long-term care and Medicaid planning seminar Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room at the Hastings branch, located at 150 W. Court St. Attorney Robert Longstreet will present information on how Medicaid pays for a nursing home; the four major Medicaid eligibility factors; what assets and income may be kept and while receiving Medicaid; special rules for spouses; the “estate recovery” law; and planning techniques for estate preservation. The average cost of one month in a nursing home is $7,000. “If you, or a loved one, are concerned about how to pay for nursing home expenses without losing your hard-earned assets, this seminar will be of interest to you,” said Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director with Hastings City Bank. “There will be an opportunity for questions and comments.” The seminar is offered at no charge to the community. Reserve a place by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. Soccer team raking leaves to raise funds The U-12 Boys National Team, affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Organization in Hastings, is gearing up to travel to West Palm Beach, Fla., to play in the AYSO National Games 2010. They will be competing with teams from all over the U.S., including Hawaii, during their trip next July. The team’s first project to earn funds to offset costs of the trip is a leaf-raking venture. They will rake leaves Oct. 24 and Nov. 7 in the Barry County area. Leaves will be raked by team members in exchange for donations. Call Assistant Coach Brad Tolles at 269-838-0701 or AYSO Regional Commissioner Carrie Larabee at 269838-6590 to schedule an appointment. At least two adults will be at each house to help the boys with the raking. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, October 22, 2009 Hastings school board makes $700,000 in undisclosed cuts by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a K-12 budget for the 220910 school year featuring a $165 cut in perpupil funding. That, and the specter of further cuts in state funding in January 2010, prompted the Hastings Board of Education to unanimously approve a budget amendment reducing revenues and expenditures by $700,000 Monday night. However, Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee and board members declined to detail where cuts would be made, saying they were waiting for the official word from the state. Administrators were involved in the budget cuts approved by the board, but teachers and other staff members have not been told where cuts will be made. The preliminary student count for Hastings Area Schools Oct. 7 was 2,950 which, at $165 per pupil, means a $486,750 loss in state funding for the district. However, Hastings administrators are making steeper cuts, antic- “We have chosen not to release details of the budget cut at this time because it would be unfair to our teachers.” Rich Satterlee, Hastings Superintendent of Schools ipating further reductions in state funding in January, said Satterlee. “At this time, we have a budget amendment based on a couple of beliefs, the crux of which is that the $165 (per-pupil) cut will increase in January, the MBOEA, MESB and MEA are all saying that,” he said. “The numbers that members of legislature are acting off of our numbers from last May. Revenues are down ... so we have cut and/or changed revenue sources through categoricals by over $700,000. Which, according to what the treasury department was saying Friday afternoon, SCHOOL BOARD, continued on page 11 City narrowly approves sale of hangar to airport manager by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings City Council at its Oct. 12 meeting approved a motion to adopt a sales agreement with Mark Noteboom, manager of the Hastings/Barry County Airport, for the airport maintenance hangar by a 5-4 vote. Council members Barry Wood, Don Bowers, Dave Jasperse, and Brenda McNabb-Stange voted against the sale. Mayor Bob May and council members Don Tubbs, Dave McIntyre, Dave Tossava and Frank Campbell voted in its favor. During a discussion before the vote, McNabb-Stange said she had “a large number of problems” with the agreement, including contradictory statements in the lease contract regarding possession of the building at termination of the lease of the property on which it sits; no stipulation as to what repairs need to be made to the building; and a conflict of interest since as owner of the building, he would need to get approval for maintenance and repairs from the airport manager, or himself. “Therefore, he could put us at fault because he doesn’t do something on our behalf, and I don’t that is the right circumstance to have,” said McNabb-Stange. “I doesn’t put him on an even par with anybody else who is out there as a hangar owner, and it also puts us in bad situation. He’s acting in both capacities, and I don’t think that’s the right way to have it.” McNabb-Stange said the lease attached to the buy/sell agreement does not allow a commercially licensed maintenance facility. Earlier in the meeting, after hearing a presentation by Rick Hammond from the Michigan Department of Transportation “This was drafted by the airport commission without the use of counsel,” Brenda McNabb-Stange. Bureau of Aeronautics about the value and importance of airports to a community, McIntyre stated that the Hastings/Barry County Airport has strived to provide quality service that reaches beyond the borders of the community. “One of the things that we need is a FBO, or a fixed-base operation, with a certified aviation technician,” he said, “and that is what Mark Noteboom is trying to do by purchasing this building that has already been approved by the airport committee as well as the Barry County Board of Commissioners. “We really have three choices here: We can sell him that facility, let him move forward with his plans to put in an operational service center; let the building sit there and deteriorate; or, we can spend $20,000 to $25,000 to have it torn down. I’m almost positive that if we elect to tear that building down and spend taxpayer money like that, taxpayers, when they find out we had an opportunity to sell that building and make some money, will not be very happy with that decision. I think it would be prudent for this council to move forward and let Mr. Noteboom purchase the building and put in a qualified technician center.” McNabb-Stange suggested that the sale agreement should be turned over to the city’s attorney for review. “This was drafted by the airport commission without the use of counsel,” explained McNabb-Stange. “I think this should be handed over to counsel to resolve all problems — the conflict between agreements — so it is consistent.” Bowers said there had been two bids on the building, both for approximately $25,000, but unlike the other bid, Noteboom’s contract did not require him to make periodic upgrades to the buildings, and he had since come to the airport board and requested that certain repairs be made to the building. “Now he’s going to buy it for 17 (thousand dollars), you know, $8,000 less, so in essence, the airport board is paying $8,000 to fix up this thing and reduce the price,” said Bowers. “That just doesn’t seem right.” McIntyre said that during an inspection, fire damage was found that needed to be abated. Bowers countered that if the airport board decided it was going to sell the building for $8,000 less, the board should have let it out for bids again. “Also, there are no restrictions in there, that I can read, that says that if the building isn’t upgraded each year, by such-and-such a month, that there is a penalty,” said Bowers. “I’m sorry, but that was in there originally. You can bring in all the flyers that you want to (gripe) at me, if you want. But, you have the constituency in Barry County and Hastings that don’t fly, going, ‘What the heck is going on with you guys?’” Noteboom, who was in the audience, took the podium and offered to answer questions from the council. “I have pages,” said McNabb-Stange. Noteboom said the buy-sell agreement and the lease agreement were two separate documents. “The lease agreement is attached and made a part of the agreement,” countered McNabb- CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 12 Nearly 100 attend Prairieville Recall Committee presentation Attendees gather before the recall committee’s informational presentation begins. Three area school districts closed due to influenza by Sandra Ponsetto and Patricia Johns Staff Writers Hastings Area Schools and Delton -Kellogg Schools closed their doors Tuesday afternoon after influenza, or influenza-like illnesses, caused attendance to drop. Wednesday, the Thornapple Kellogg School District announced that it would be closed Thursday. The district had already to be closed for a professional development day Friday. “There are two reasons to dismiss school,” said Dr. Robert Schirmer, medical director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. “The first is a reactive or business reason — when there are too many students absent that it’s not conducive to learning. The second reason is a proactive public health strategy to prohibit gatherings and keep students, teachers and others from congregating and spreading the virus. The closing of Hastings and Delton schools are a purely reactive reason because of the number of students absent.” Schirmer said that contaminated droplets from a person infected with influenza within a six-foot radius and can live on surfaces for up to eight hours, and the usual duration of the illness is two to four days. “It usually takes five to seven days from when it starts to work its way through a community. I know the administrators at the schools discussed the impact of the closings and decided that by “Unless their symptoms are severe, we don’t want them going to the doctor’s office, emergency room or urgent care ... Robert Schirmer, MD Medical Director, BEDHD Monday they should be able to have enough students and staff to resume education,” said Schirmer, who added that the virus appears to be working its way across the state from a southern or southwestern direction, so communities to the north and east are likely to see an increase in illness in coming weeks. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee reported that as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 25 H1N1 CLOSES SCHOOLS, continued on page 11 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Prairieville Recall Committee gave an informational presentation Oct. 15 at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in Delton. Nearly 100 people were in attendance. Earlier this month, the recall committee filed a request with the Barry County Clerk’s office to hold a recall election for several members of the Prairieville Township Board, including Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie. The recall committee is comprised of Rebecca Gray, Sharon Ford, Bill Robinson, Haley Vickery, Barb Cichy and Jim Varney, who act as the organization’s chairwoman, treasurer, co-treasurer, secretary and trustees, respectively. Bill Robinson, who also serves as the committee’s spokesman, alleged during the presentation that among other things, the board members have on numerous occasions spent public funds in an unauthorized and wasteful manner, violated the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information acts and deliberately concealed public information. Regarding allegations of the board members spending public funds in an unauthorized manner, Robinson said that without first voting at any meeting to pursue the purchase of equipment and services from CRT, a computer networking company located in Battle Creek, the board voted to issue a $16,900 check to CRT for equipment and services that already had been ordered to upgrade the township’s computers. While the minutes of the March 23 meeting show that the board did vote to issue such a check to CRT, no record of a vote to pursue a $16,900 purchase from the company could be found in the minutes of previous meetings. When asked about the possible lack of a vote by the board to purchase equipment and services from CRT before such a purchase was made, Stoneburner said in an interview Tuesday that a motion for such an action was made and that he would attempt to provide minutes detailing that claim. “I think that I can provide that to you,” he said. “... I know there’s a copy of the minutes that tells who made the motion and who seconded the motion to make that purchase.” Robinson expressed concern that the board did not accept bids for the equipment and services bought before making the purchase. While Stoneburner said bids were not accepted from companies other than CRT, he explained that other bids were not sought “What we see from the financials is that most, if not all, of the FOIA requests are being submitted to Ken Sparks, the township’s lawyer, who works at a nominal — or you might say, phenomenal — fee of about $300 an hour.” Bill Robinson, Prairieville Recall Committee because of the township’s relationship to the company, which has been in existence since before he was elected. “We have a contract with CRT,” he said. “We have used CRT for quite a few years, and that’s who takes care of our system for us.” Discussing allegations of wasteful spending, Robinson said the township has spent an inordinate amount of money on legal counsel from Ken Sparks, an attorney with the Kalamazoo-based law firm Bauckham, Sparks, Lohrstorfer, Thall and Seeber PC, regarding requests for information sought under the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “What we see from the financials is that most, if not all, of the FOIA requests are being submitted to Ken Sparks, the township’s lawyer, who works at a nominal, — or you might say, phenomenal — fee of about $300 an hour,” he said. “To date, we have more than $7,000 in FOIA review moneys that have been charged to the township.” Adopted in 1976, the state FOIA estab- RECALL COMMITTEE, continued on page 18 �Page 2 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Focus of 400 Dinner is on economy, leadership by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Oct. 10, Barry Community Foundation President Bonnie Hildreth welcomed and celebrated the contributions of those who contributed at least $400 to the foundation this year. The meeting and dinner at the Hastings Country Club included a serious look at conditions in the county and gave the 130 participants ideas to help the local economy by spending and saving money. In addition, the focus of the meeting allowed everyone to learn how local foods are important, how the county is growing its economy from within, the future of leadership and how young people here are working to make the county better. Ginger Hentz, director of the MSU Don Haney Extension office in Barry County, reviewed the effort to encourage people to purchase and use local foods. Valerie Byrnes, director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, discussed the local economy and efforts to improve tourism. Don Haney of Leadership Barry County discussed how important the effort is to improve the leadership skills in the county and Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, discussed a symposium that young people are organizing in January to address drug and alcohol abuse in the county. Fred Jacobs, a past chairperson of the foundation board, thanked outgoing chair Kim Norris for years of service. Norris also discussed her three years as chairperson. Participants were able to see a premiere of the seven minutes about the Barry Fred Jacobs Ginger Hentz by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters This year is the 400th birthday of science and engineering. It’s an occasion worth noting and giving thanks for, because each day those twin disciplines improve the lives of billions of people around the world. (Beyond that, science and engineering are awfully fun, so their total effect is sort of like combining doing good all around the planet with the pure joys of playing chess.) The game all got started in 1609 when a number of people in different parts of Europe started to put two glass lenses together in a new way. One lens was concave (depression going into the lens), one convex (domed outward from the lens). If you join the two by a leather tube, you have a simple telescope – a device made by at least 1609 in the Netherlands and likely in several other countries around the same time. Galileo Galilei jumped into the telescope game with both feet as soon as the new device turned up – which doubtless contributes to the false notion that he invented the device entirely on his own. He didn’t invent the telescope, but he did most certainly see the important applications to which the “best” telescope of the day could be turned – a device about as powerful as a cheap telescope I’d give a grade-schooler for Christmas today. With that as a starting place, Galileo went to work making night observations of the moon, the stars and the planets. His progress was rapid, and the implications of his findings launched the scientific revolution and the modern era – the centuries that are marked by us ‘geeks’ shaping so much of the way humans live. The key to the whole transformation we’re celebrating on this 400th anniversary was to look outward at physical evidence to answer a question rather than looking back at tradition or looking inward to revelation to settle disputes. With his telescope, Galileo quickly demonstrated that the moon was not a perfect, spherical body as the ancients had thought, a nicely smooth bowling-ball left over from the first moments of Creation. It was a complex planetoid, with highlands, dark lowlands and major craters crisscrossed by little craters – everything that made it “imperfect” to people of 1609, just like the Earth itself. It was as if perfection itself had fallen to the ground, and old traditions died with the crash. More remarkably still, even the Sun was found to be imperfect. The brightest, seemingly most pure body in the sky was round enough, but it had moving blemishes — spots right on its face. The foundations of the ancient way of looking at the universe crumbled, never to be revived again. Galileo also soon made observations of Venus, the planet so bright it’s easy to pick out in the sky before the Sun has even fully set some evenings. He showed that Venus waxes and wanes a bit like the moon as seen from the Earth. That was a crucial observation about the solar system, because tradition and the Church taught that all bodies in the sky revolve around Earth. Galileo’s diagrams of how Venus waxed and waned like the moon made it clear that Venus was not revolving around Earth, but was, indeed, revolving around the Sun. (A nice diagram of the waxing and waning of Venus that Galileo saw is available along the righthand margin of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei . You can see it all in the sky, too, if you’d care to verify the evidence in the modern scientific spirit.) Galileo also looked at Jupiter in the night sky – which his telescope revealed had bodies orbiting around it. Again, the visual evidence made it clear that the Earth was not the center of the solar system. To be sure, Galileo stood on the shoulders of others. Copernicus was one obvious giant who had come before Galileo. Good work always depends on a network of earlier efforts. But it’s also true a crucial corner was turned in 1609, and nothing has been the same since. Let’s make a heck of a big birthday cake – with 400 miniature telescopes on top of it. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Valerie Byrnes Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. The Barry Community Foundation staff (front, from left) Erin Welker, Jennifer Richards (back) BCF Director Bonnie Hildreth and Laurie Black welcomed more than 130 people to the annual 400 Club dinner Oct. 10. New eyes and new ideas Community Foundation included in the WGVU production of “For Good For Ever Community Foundations in the 21st Century. WGVU has not yet set an air date for the film. The 130 attendees also were encouraged to make their own improvements to the local economy. They all received a “Passport” to Barry County from the Barry County Tourism Council and a Passport to Savings Book with coupons from restaurants and businesses throughout the county. For more information about the 400 Club or other Barry Community Foundation activities, call 269-945-0526. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Liz Lenz �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 3 �Page 4 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Show veterans your appreciation To the editor: Thank you so much for the story of James Lancaster and his comrades from A Troop, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment (Banner Oct. 15). What amazing men our American service men are. Most are unassuming in everyday life, yet heroes in the face of extreme dangers and conditions. I’m thrilled that our country chose to honor them for their brave actions. Readers should take time to thank the veterans they come across in their daily lives; the veterans need to know that we appreciate the sacrifices they made for all of us. I am a proud wife of a Vietnam veteran, proud mother of a deployed soldier, honored to be friends with many veterans and a thankful American citizen. I hope Mr. Lancaster finds great comfort in spending time with the men from A Troop. Rekindling these old friendships could help heal old wounds. Welcome home, soldier! Debra Geiger, Lake Odessa Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Public predator list needed to stop abuse of taxpayers After working and running a newspaper for more than 40 years now, I think I’ve become more jaded in regard to political leadership and its respect of the general public. We all know that special interests and huge lobbying organizations maintain a strong influence over elected officials and how they deal with the “people’s business.” As taxpayers, we should demand a “public predator list” like we have for sexual predators, listing anyone taking advantage of the public’s trust. When I looked up ‘predator’ in the dictionary I found: “One who plunders or abuses other people for his own profit.” How appropriate; I don’t think I could have said it better myself. It grinds me to read about national leaders on the take at taxpayer’s expense. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, from 1998 to 2008 numerous industries spent millions seeking influence for and against legislation that would impact their clients. Pharmaceutical and health products industries spent more than $1.5 billion; the insurance industry spent $1.1 billion; electric utilities spent more than $1 billion; computer and Internet companies spent $820 million; education lobbies spent $727 million, excluding money spent by teacher unions; real estate spent $696 million; oil and gas, $687 million; hospitals and nursing homes, $649 million and miscellaneous manufacturing and distributing spent more than $613 million, just to name a few. When Barack Obama entered the White House, he vowed to rein in the industry, to clean up the system, creating a central Internet database for reports and finance filings along with ethics records. The database should include Jack Abramoff, former high-powered lobbyist who pleaded guilty to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials. If you remember, Abramoff was a lobbyist who accepted payment to help slow down or stop the expansion of additional casinos in West Michigan, especially the Gun Lake operation. And, recently, U.S. Congressman from New York Charlie Rangel has come under fire over allegations and ethical breaches that caused some to question whether he’s up to his job as chairman of the House tax writing committee. The ethics committee is currently probing Rangel’s failure to pay taxes on a villa in the Dominican Republic, questions surrounding his ownership and use of the rentcontrolled apartments in Harlem, and the use of Congressional stationery to raise money for a school of public affairs at City College of New York. The school of public affairs bears his name, but the Congressman did not name the school himself. For his part, Rangel paid the back taxes he owed. But that’s not the only issue here. This is the guy who drilled officials from the financial industry over their misdealings while at the same time was scamming taxpayers. It doesn’t matter, whether you’re focusing on problems in Washington, Lansing or here in Barry County, we need to change the way we deal with public officials and make them accountable to the general public. A list of predatory public officials who take advantage of taxpayers for the officials’ personal gain could be maintained as a national Internet list of any public official convicted of a crime against taxpayers. Along with being added to the list, they would be banned from serving in a public capacity the rest of their lives or until they complete a rigorous training program and fulfill a courtordered community service sentence. It doesn’t make sense to fill our prisons with public abusers. Yet, these opportunists must be stopped or sentenced to something as serious as spending some time in jail. “The amount of money involved ... distorts our politics and undermines our government. Perversely, it makes addressing our big national problems very difficult,” said Robert G. Kaiser, author of So Damn Much Money. In a recent Reader’s Digest article entitled “Worst of America 2008,” Michael Crowley named a few leaders capitalizing on regulatory gaps and financial gimmicks to engineer quick profits at taxpayers’ expense. Like Joe Cassano, president of AIG’s financial products division, Cassano pioneered the sale of credit-default swaps, allowing investors to buy insurance on packages of risky sub-prime loans they didn’t even own. Cost to the taxpayers: $180 billion. Cassano made $300 million before leaving AIG. Angelo Mozilo lured thousands under Countrywide Financial into adjustable rate, sub-prime mortgages they couldn’t afford and often didn’t understand. In 2007, Mozilo unloaded $121 million in options. That same year, the company announced it has lost $704 million, and its share prices tanked. The Securities and Exchange Commission launched an insider-trading investigation in which Mozilo denied any wrongdoing. The new corporate owner agreed to pay up to $8.7 million to settle the massive predatory-lending suit. Some politicians got caught up in the process, like Sen. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. Dodd was behind the bailout language that protected bonuses for Wall Streeters, including the shocking $218 million given to AIG executives. He also accepted two special “VIP” mortgages from Mozilo’s Countrywide, reportedly saving him more than $70,000. Dodd still maintains he wasn’t aware he had received a special deal. Others were listed in the article, but as you can see, we expected these executives and elected leaders to do the right thing, but their personal greed got the best of them. If we want to prevent future disasters, we must require public officials at all levels to be held to higher standards when doing the people’s business. In the past three weeks, our newspaper office has received more complaints over public officials than at any time in recent memory. You would think with all the struggles taxpayers are facing every day, that public officials would be working overtime to make government work for us. Yet, some appear to know best, and they seem to be operating as they were running their own private companies without accountability to anyone else. If you haven’t read the stories about your local elected officials misrepresenting local taxpayers, you’re missing out. If you have read of their bumblings, misappropriations, ignorance or laziness, speak out. Attend a meeting, write a letter, send a letter to the editor of this paper. Public officials will continue to misrepresent taxpayers as long as the taxpayers allow them to. A change is needed now more than ever. By not paying attention, we risk the strong influence of greed working into the decisions affecting local taxpayers. Remember, no matter what your elected officials do, ultimately you will get the bill. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics KRAMER, continued from page 7 had been going on for nearly two full years. In spite of a minor interruption by a tornado, we accomplished this and have enjoyed contract settlements that have been unprecedented in the history of the Valley,” said Kramer. He urged the unions and district to work together in the coming months to overcome financial obstacles facing schools in Michigan. “While working on these things, the district has endured five years of the worst economic times in the history of the state. Together, we have cut over $3 million from the district’s budget,” remarked Kramer. With school aid on a continued slope downhill during the past few years, Kramer said the number of employees has been reduced by 25 percent, and the district has witnessed the fund equity account dip to 11 percent from 34. During those cuts, the district has worked to minimize the effects of budget reductions on the students. Currently, only one employee is on layoff and only one program has been cut. Through heavy emotion, Kramer encouraged the district to strive to succeed despite the financial situation. “I would love to lead you through this and would seek ways to join the two villages in this endeavor. Together you can succeed,” said Kramer. No official timeline has been set to find Kramer’s replacement, and Curtis said the process could prove difficult, given the economic situation. “It’ll be tough finding someone. It depends on what type of candidates are out there right Should county consider cutting salaries? now. We could get a rookie for less money but that’s not what the Valley needs,” said Curtis. “When you start over with a new superintendent, things could go down in a hurry or you could get someone perfect for the district.” In his closing remarks, Kramer explained his reason for giving his resignation this early in the year. “With an eight-month notice, you, the board, should have sufficient time to come together and, involving the district, select someone you all can support who will help you achieve your goals. I will help you any way I can,” said Kramer. “Good luck and may God continue to bless the Valley.” The Hastings Banner The Barry County Board of Commissioners is working on its budget for 2010. Programs that serve the public may be cut by up to 2 percent. Several weeks ago, the county approved raises for employees. Do you think the county should consider salaries as well as services to taxpayers as it looks at ways to balance the budget? 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 5 Flexfab presents 2009 President’s Award The school aid budget relies on all four of these revenue sources. And while the 2010 budget is officially settled, the relief of having that behind us only lasted a few days. The treasurer and the governor have now indicated that new data on tax collection is indeed much lower than assumed. And believe me, the assumption was very low in the first place. This means more changes are ahead of us. This revelation came just as the governor received the recently passed school aid budg- et. She signed it, but only after line-item vetoing the dreaded 20J funding. This is the line item that gives some schools more money than others. It gave a total of $54 million extra to 10 percent of the state’s schools. There is a whole sordid story behind where that originally came from. But in any event, if further cuts need to be made, I am thankful that it came from this area. I have always advocated for equal funding of schools. Today, for the first time in the history of this state, all schools are funded equally in the per-pupil allowance. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for that. For the sake of background, understand that school funding is based on two components. The first is non-homestead property taxes assessed locally, and the second is state support through general tax collections. Both run through and are distributed by the state. While the property tax revenue portion can still lead to variations between schools, state support will no longer pick favorites. But that veto does not free up enough of the budget to balance the books according to the governor. According to what I have been told, those revenue drops given earlier in this article will look good compared to this year. Out of crisis comes opportunity. For the first time in a long time, there really seems to be a serious desire to restructure government. It cannot wait any longer — and many of things I have been pushing for all along must be discussed and debated now. Call me naive, but I cannot help but be optimistic. Hard times require big thinking and major changes. Who would have thought equal school funding would ever have happened this year? Truly, anything is possible. Keep your chin up, Michigan. Hastings Public Library events announced Thursday, Oct. 22 — Movie Memories, “Susan and God,” 5 to 8 p.m., community room. Friday, Oct. 23 — preschool story time about cows, 10:30 a.m.; Project No Homework from 4 to 6 p.m., community room. Saturday, Oct. 24 — Beehive Collective Interactive Visual Tour on “The True Cost of Coal,” 3 p.m., community room; teen lock-in and movie night, 8 p.m. to midnight, commu- nity room. Tuesday, Oct. 27 — toddler story time about Halloween, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; sustainability series continues with “The Difference $1 Can Make,” presented by Elissa Sangalli, executive director of Local First of Grand Rapids. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun repairing one mile of concrete and updating pavement markings on M-66 (Saddlebag Lake Road) from M-50 (Brown Road) to the Barry/Ionia county line. The work, which begins today, is expected to continue through Monday, Nov. 9. While MDOT works on the highway, traffic will be regulated by a flagging crew, and vehicles wider than 8.5 feet will be prohibited in the construction zone. This capital maintenance project is expected to extend the life of the pavement by five years, according to MDOT. Applications for Barry County United Way allocations are available for the 2010-11 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be health and human services charitable organizations 501(c)3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c), incorporated in the state of Michigan. The not- for-profit agency must provide services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: • Helping youths achieve their full potential. 77537667 “Your repair dollars go further at” !” E ON • “SAV County United Way office, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058. More than 30 local volunteers will then meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human services care programs, including how successful they are in improving the lives of residents through measurable results. For more information, call Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes at 269-945-4010. Hastings Community Education &Thursday, Recreation Center Schedule October 22 - Wednesday, October 28 575 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, MI Call us at 948-9891 “ S t r etchi n g ” THISS AUTO Hastings Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service by Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings Dennis Thiss, Owner Weight Room Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Swimming Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 am - Lap Swimming Hastings Seniors Swim Free Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open Swim NO OPEN SWIM on Thursday, October 22 due to a home swim meet Saturday: 12:00 pm -0 3:00 pm Open Swim Teen Center: Monday - Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Gym: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:30 am - Adults; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Families; 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Students Play Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply Quality Repairs • Pleasing Prices! GFWC Hastings Women’s Club sponsors its annual Harvest Bingo • PUBLIC NOTICE • Saturday, October 24, 2pm - 5pm 77539376 Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP USED OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALE Doors open 1:30 pm $10 tickets sold only at door Includes 4 hard cards, bingo chips, and refreshments Extra hard cards purchase 3 for $1.00 and $.50 each Paper specials purchase $1 each WHEN: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 26th, 27th, and 28th, 10:00am to 2:00pm WHERE: Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings GREAT PRIZES PER GAME The following items (and more) will be for sale: Two grand prizes: $130 meat package and $100 food package Computer Towers/Monitors/Keyboards Paper Shredder Okidata Printer Multi-line Telephones Fax Machine Monies benefit the club’s nursing school and general scholarships No smoking room - Must be 18 to play All items are sold AS-IS and must be claimed by 3:00pm October 29, 2009. 77539475 Sat., October 24 • 3 to 6 pm Old Fashioned Treats • Fresh Cider • Fishing for Doughnuts • Popcorn balls • kids paint tiny pumpkins • take a hayride • come and see the Headless Horseman • Supporting families to achieve well being and success. • Assisting senior adults find support and maintain independence. • Addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Last year, residents of Barry County utilized services of United Way and its partner agencies more than 56,000 times through the allocations process that begins with submitting applications. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Dec. 3 and are available at the Barry Servicing All Makes & Models A l l H a l l o ws E v e n i n g C e l e b r a t i o n Celebrate Halloweeen in a Victorian Setting Kathy Hine, shown here with her husband, Leo, and grandchildren, Sarah and Landon, was presented with the 2009 President's Award from Flexfab. Barry County United Way allocation applications now available (269) 948-3387 Repair work on M-66 underway Kathy as she received the award were her husband, Leo, and two grandchildren, Sarah and Landon Heney. Any questions contact Ruth Hokanson 269.369.4439 or Donna Brown 269.948.2790 License #V05889 Organization ID #113861 ® THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE The Bring Your Own Trick or Treat Bag Jack-O-Lantern Contest… Costume Contest Use your imagination and bring your own carved or decorated pumpkin, gourd 6350 W. Irving Rd. STILL TIME TO BUY THIS REMODELED 2 BEDROOM 1228 SQ. FT. RANCH AND RECEIVE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! All this for $3.00 per person… Adult & Child Main floor laundry room, new kitchen, Pergo floors, ceramic tiled dining room overlooks deck and view of river frontage. Living room freshly painted, brand new carpet, clean dry basement, 1 1/2 car garage. Gorgeous parklike yard, extensive decking, ThornappleKellogg Schools. Zero down rural development mortgage available. Price reduced to $126,900. Children 2 years & under… FREE CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT 77528605 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings For more info call 269-945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org 07529184 77539479 The ever-changing revenue streams of the state government will provide for much drama over the next year. In the month leading up to the budget deadline, it became clear that many of the pessimistic projections were not quite pessimistic enough. In the final month of the previous fiscal year (September 2009), the state raised about $130 million less than what was assumed. This was quite a curveball late in the process. It really slowed down the final agreement. We had to cut that much more from the budget on fairly short notice. Those trends are continuing, and the school aid budget is a good case study of what is happening today. In total, the school aid fund was passed at just under $12.9 billion. $10.8 billion of that is from state resources. $1.6 billion is recurring income from the federal government, and $450 million is from nonrecurring stimulus money. In case you missed it in the news, this totals 2.9 percent less than last year’s budget. The four major revenue streams fell by the following amounts in 2009 compared to 2008: Income tax down 18.6 percent Sales and use taxes down 11.4 percent Business taxes down 2.3 percent All other state revenue down 6.1 percent Flexfab for the less fortunate. The award was presented to Hine by Doug and Matt Decamp during the meeting. Joining 77539379 State budget drama continues Kathy Hine, a manufacturing inspection associate in the aerospace business unit who has worked for Flexfab for 26 years, was awarded the 2009 Flexfab President’s Award at the quarterly communications meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. This award is given once a year to the employee who most embodies the Flexfab creed in the following ways: Value for customers; quality of life for employees; service for community; and benefit for shareholders. All full-time employees are eligible for the award and may be nominated by fellow employees. Nominations are submitted to a selection committee which makes a recommendation to Flexfab Chairman Doug DeCamp and CEO/President Matt DeCamp, who make the final decision. Recipients receive recognition for excellence, a crystal trophy, a place in Flexfab’s permanent display cabinet and a $1,000 cash award. Hine was recognized particularly for taking the lead to ensure the company is on time with its sales demand and rising to the occasion whenever there is a need to take care of a customer; being a supporter of special activities and events; suggesting many improvements during her 26 years at Flexfab; for an “efficient, hardworking, dedicated employee;” helping others, training many individuals and using situation to develop skills in others. She is always ready to help others; investing many hours with her husband visiting and entertaining the elderly at local nursing homes; and helping with fundraisers at www.stephaniedufford.com 616-531-2971 4249 Parkway Pl., Grandville �Page 6 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Asset-based community development seminar is Nov. 6 The next in the series of workshops for Barry County leaders learn to develop assets with collaboration among other leaders will be Friday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Villa Brew Pub and Grille which is part of the MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch and afternoon snacks. The event is limited to 60 people. Everyone must pre-register by contacting the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. Lisa Hadden, president and CEO of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, will facilitate the meeting. She has more than 30 years of leadership and executive experience in organizational management, community and economic development, health care administration and grassroots community capacity building. Hadden is recognized as a national expert in the field of asset-based community development. She will be assisted by Dr. Janalou Blecke, dean of the college of nursing and health sciences at Saginaw State University. For more information, contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Roy Blough Jr. Evadene Loraine Fox Velma I. Humphrey 77539370 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 21st Sunday after Pentecost - Oct. 25 - Healing Service 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Call Committee 12:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Calvin Series and Supper; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thurdsay - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 5 p.m. Apple Pie Making; 6 p.m. Menders. Saturday - 8 a.m. Apple Pie Making; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge;NAPS Hallowee Party. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Robert C. Rose LAKE ODESSA - Robert C. Rose, age 68, of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly at Pennock Hospital late Monday evening, October 19, 2009. Bob was born in Hastings on August 30, 1941 to Carl and Alice (Curtiss) Rose. He had served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. On September 7, 1963, Bob was united in marriage to Sandra Towns. He had retired from General Motors after 38 years of service. Bob loved photography, and for 25 years he owned The Photo Gallery in Lake Odessa. Bob also loved NASCAR, antique tractors, and classic cars. He and Sandy enjoyed camping throughout Michigan. Bob was a family man and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was important to him. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Teresa and John Simon of Lake Odessa, and Rob Rose and fiancée Jody Lake of Belding; grandchildren, Zackery, Jordan, and Gabe Simon; mother, Alice Rose of Hastings; sister, Sharon Augst of Houston; sister-inlaw, Arlene Rose; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Carl Rose; brother, Larry Rose; nephew, Troy Augst; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doris and Lloyd Towns. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Transplant Department at the University of Michigan. HASTINGS - Evadene Loraine (Struble) Fox, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 into the presence of her beloved Saviour. She was born July 1, 1919, the daughter of Arthur and Alene (Hall) Struble of Hastings. Evadene graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1937 and then attended Mercy College of Nursing in Detroit. She was married to Charles Duane Fox for 65 years. As entrepreneurs, she and Charlie owned and operated the following in Hastings: a radio repair service (1940s) and later TVs Built, operated the first local motel (1950s), started the National Farm Agency (1950-70). Together they invented and distributed an FDA approved liquid multi-vitamin and also started a magnetic sign business. Evadene loved music and played a variety of musical instruments. She sang in the Grand Rapids Symphonic Choir and many musicals. She arranged music for and sang in a Ladies Quartet. As a talented artist, she was a member of the Battle Creek Art Society and was involved with the Thornapple Arts Council in Hastings. Evadene attended the First Baptist Church for a number of years, also the Thornapple Valley Church and more recently, Confessions of Truth Ministries. She taught a Ladies Bible Study for 18 years and traveled with her husband in the Mobile Missionary Assistance Program for 10 years. At age 65 she and Charlie took 25 kids to Austria on a mission trip through Teen Missions of Florida. She was instrumental in starting the Barry County Christian School where she taught music and theory. Evadene is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Duane Fox; parents, Arthur and Alene Struble; sister Clarabelle Apsey and daughter-in-law Julia (Vincent) Fox. She is survived by her daughter April (Don) Tubbs of Hastings; sons, Charles A. Fox of Delton, Jon (Linda) Fox of Soldotna, Alaska, Stephen (Donna) Fox of Hastings; brother, Charles (Loraine) Struble of Rochester Hills; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and many beloved friends. Visitation for Evadene will be at Girrbach Funeral Home, Thursday, October 22, 2009, 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Thornapple Valley Church, M-43, Hastings on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Carla Smith and Rev. Jane Woodmansee. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions can be made to Thornapple Arts Council or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). FREEPORT - Velma I. Humphrey, age 85, of Freeport, passed away on October 21, 2009 just one day shy of her 64th wedding anniversary. She was born “the middle child” of Forrest and LuVada (Karcher) Buehler. Velma attended the one room Jones School until the ninth grade when she then began Freeport High School, graduating in 1940. She went on to Davenport College in Grand Rapids. During WWII, Velma worked for WOOD radio, then later Michigan Bell Telephone, the National Bank of Hastings, E.W. Bliss, Freeport High School secretary and a gardener for Martin B. Verhake. Marrying Robert on October 22, 1945, Velma was a homemaker and the mother of three children. The Humphrey’s are members of the Moose Lodge and St. Rose-Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. In past years, Velma was a member of the VFW Ladies auxiliary, a member of the Freeport Historical Society, and a 4-H leader for over 10 years. Velma will be remembered for her love of flowers, dancing every Saturday night, her ability to sew anything, speed reading, being a sharp card player, and a great cook. Her first love was for her family, even though the last few years life has shifted back in time as the Alzheimer’s progressed and we all gradually faded away from her memory. Velma leaves behind her husband, Robert A.; children, Robert H., Thomas (Kathy), Colleen (K. Jon) Smelker; four grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Patrick and Erin Humphrey; a brother, Keith (Nyla) Buehler; sister, Betty Usborne; brothers-in-law, Martin Vierk, James (Anne) Humphrey, Philip Humphrey, Henry (Aline) Humphrey; sisters-in-law, Agnes Rein (Ron), Mary Williams, Edna Corrigan, Grace (John) Neubacker, Anne (Brinker) Humphrey and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded her in death besides her parents are her mother and father-in-law, George and Marcella Humphrey; brother and sister-inlaw, Milton and Joyce Buehler; sister, Vivian Vierk; brother-in-law, John Usborn II; sister and brothers-in-law, John and Frances Richards III, Robert Rein, George Humphrey, Jr., Richard Corrigan; nephews, John Usborne III, John Richard III, and one great nephew, Jason Rein. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose-Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Rev. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Interment at the Freeport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. RoseLima building restoration project or the Freeport Historical Society utility fund may be made. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY Roy Blough Jr., at the age of 84, passed way on October 16, 2009. Roy was born May 30, 1925 in Bowne Township, Kent County to Roy Sr. and Beatrice (Clum) Blough. He attended the Logan Lake School until he moved to Freeport at the age of seven. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1944, and then he also graduated from Argubright business school in 1946. He married Patricia Houvener April 23, 1949 at her parent’s home in Freeport. They lived in the Hastings area since 1949, living in the same home since 1954. Roy worked in the office of The Galloup Pipe and Supply for five years in Battle Creek. Then he worked in the office of Viking Corp for 38 years, retiring in 1990. He has a great love for his Creator and served him faithfully, through his life in many ways. Roy was a long time member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, both Freeport and Hastings. Later on became a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. He was interested in wood working, raising flowers, especially roses and lilies. On Sundays he would visit nursing homes with bouquets. And he also enjoyed collecting agates and fossils. He was a 4-H leader for 15 years and was on the Martin Corners school board, until the school closed. He was also a member of the NRA and life member of Handyman of America. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Russell and Robert and four sisters, Bonita as an infant, Dorothy Groenwold, Betty White and Vivian Potter. Surviving is his wife Patricia of 60 years; daughter, Susan (Brian) Stuart of Portland; son, Philip (Susan) Blough of South Haven; seven grandchildren, Timothy (Allison) Stuart, Thomas Stuart, Erin, Megan, Owen, Katie, and Jeremiah Blough; sister, Mary Gallup of Zephyr Hills, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place Thursday, October 22 at Lauer Family Funeral HomeWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. A private interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and/or The Gideon’s International. Please share a memory/memory with Roy’s family at www.lauerfh.com . �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 7 Four more public school districts open checkbooks Four more public school districts — Gladwin, Clare, Frankenmuth and Coleman have joined a growing transparency effort by publishing their checkbook registers online, said Ken Braun, director of the Mackinac Center’s “Show Michigan the Money” project. Braun has been encouraging all 551 public school districts, every charter public school, municipalities and legislators in Michigan to regularly provide this data on Newborn Babies Benedicts to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Stuart Benedict and the former Joyce Pennock will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on October 29, 2009. They were past owners of Northside Grocery in Hastings and later of Acme Bedding Company in Kalamazoo. They now reside at Gun Lake. Their children are Michael (Dawn) Benedict, both deceased, Tim (Jean) Benedict of Mishawaka, Indiana, David (Kris) Benedict of Fennville, and Todd Benedict of Shelbyville. They have six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Neva Cordray to celebrate 80th birthday Neva (Ball) Cordray will celebrate her 80th birthday on November 7th. She is a member of the local Dulcimer Club and member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. Those wishing may send Neva a card at 3903 E. Dowling Rd., Dowling, MI 49050. Marriage Licenses 06698081 Myles Samuel Eldred, Hastings and Deanna Dee Carpenter, Hastings. Julio Miranda Garcia, Hastings and Lacey Marie Wells, Hastings. Thomas Anthony Wagner Jr., Bellevue and Kelley Irene Crosslan, Bellevue. Mark Alan Wenger, Nashville and Terra Shea Elliott, Nashville. Wayne Francis Wiand, Hastings and Nancy Jo Morgan, Hastings. Glenn-Wilkinson Bud and Cindy Glenn of Delton wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Glenn to Christopher Wilkinson, the son of Christina Wilkinson of Greenwich, CT and Donald Wilkinson of Escondido, CA. The bride-elect is a graduate of Delton Kellogg (1998) and Western Michigan University (2003) with a degree in education and is currently employed with NCCS Camp Newaygo. The groom-elect is a graduate of Greenwich High School and Florida Tech (2001) with a degree in marine biology and aqua culture and is currently employed with Project FOCUS. Nicole is assistant camp director and he is an adventure based specialist. A September, 2010 wedding is being planned in Newaygo. GIRL, Sydney Joy Patterson, born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, on Sept. 30, 2009 at 11:56 p.m. to Dr. Laura Kota and Tom Patterson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Hunter Steven Chase, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. to Stephanie Vipond and Harley Monk of Hastings and Lawton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Damian Edward, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30, 2009 at 12:15 a.m. to Rachelle and Peter Bouchard of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lynde Anna, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 1, 2009 at 11:18 a.m. to Jessica Carns and Justin Malik of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Payton Leigh, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5, 2009 at 4:57 to Debby Lamance and Paul Dull of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jaidyn Michelle, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3, 2009 at 3:44 a.m. to Kori Jenkins and Richard B. Card of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. GIRL, Emma Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10, 2009 at 4:04 a.m. to Teresa and Josh Weller of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Caleb Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. to John and Peggy Douthett of Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. their Web sites. “It’s very simple,” said Gladwin Superintendent Rick Seebeck. “It’s not my money. It’s the taxpayers’ dollars. They have a right to see how it is being spent, and I have a responsibility to share it with them.” In Clare, local attorney Ghazey Aleck launched a Web site to push the school district toward transparency. “I noticed a disturbing trend,” said Aleck. “The school was holding kids responsible in the classroom, but they weren’t being held accountable for their own actions.” His efforts paid off, and the district now posts expenditures on its own site. With these additions, 58 public and two intermediate school districts statewide are now providing this information online, including half of the largest 20 districts. More than one in five public school students now attend a district that has an online check register. “On the day after his inauguration, President Obama said, ‘The way to make government accountable is to make it transparent, so that the American people can know exactly what decisions are being made, how they’re being made and whether their interests are being well served,’” said Braun. “It’s encouraging to see school districts in midMichigan, and throughout the state, fulfilling the spirit of this ideal.” Links to all school district checkbook registers open to the public are available at www.showmichiganthemoney.org/9329. Maple Valley superintendent Kramer resigns Though the Maple Valley School Board passed a motion to extend Superintendent Kim Kramer’s contract for one year, the extension will not be used. Kramer submitted his resignation to the board at the Oct. 12 board meeting. The resignation will be effective at the end of the current school year, in an effort to give the board time to search and select a new leader for the district, explained Kramer. Wayne Curtis is the only current board member who was part of the hiring process for Kramer and said the resignation took him a bit by surprise. “I’m probably to only member left that hired him and the reason we hired him was for his educational strengths,” said Curtis. “Our test scores have gone up, and our curriculum is aligned. He made our curriculum a priority because he knows that’s the only way to advance the district.” Curtis was one of the four members to vote in favor of Kramer’s contract extension and cited the superintendent’s recent evaluation as one reason for the extension. “He’s doing everything he has been asked to do,” said Curtis. “His evaluation showed him to be above adequate so, why wouldn’t you extend his contract?” Kramer said his decision to leave the position stems from the opinions of some members of the board that were brought to light during that same evaluation. “As I reflect on all this, and following my evaluation where some members of the board feel that I may be an impediment, my wife, Anne, and I have talked, and we feel that it is probably time for us to move on to a different challenge,” said Kramer. “I thank the board for the extension of my contract, but I have said more than once that I will not stay if I am not fully meeting the expectations of the district and community. So, it is with a saddened heart that I must tender my resignation as your superintendent, effective at the end of this current year, June 30, 2010.” In his speech, Kramer encouraged the board to find ways to work together to weather the current economic storm. “I encourage you, the board, to find a way to set aside your differences and work more closely together to set lofty goals and seek innovative ways to move this district and community forward,” Kramer told the board. “Maple Valley is a wonderful community with so much potential. It just needs to hang on to some wholesome family things that, in the past, have set you apart and been a drawing card. Now though, you need to be creative and find some niche that you can latch onto and develop, which will be a new drawing card in this modern-day time.” Upon returning to open session after a closed session to discuss contract negotiations, the board voted 4-3 to extend Kramer’s contract. Board members Anthony Shaw, April Heinze and Kevin Rost cast the dissenting votes on the motion. Rost said that while Kramer did bring improvements to the district, in order to move forward, a change was needed. “Kim’s strength is curriculum, and I think he has brought improvement there,” said Rost. “I think the way he connected with the community wasn’t received necessarily the way he intended it to be ... For me, I don’t think the community can move forward unless we’re all on the same page and everybody gets along.” Heinze echoed Rost’s sentiments and said her vote was influenced by the community members. “Ultimately, community support, that’s what it boiled down to. He had a lot of good qualities, but I was elected by the community and I have to do what they want me to do,” said Heinze after the meeting. During his remarks, Kramer cited three goals he was given when he took the position almost six years ago. Settling a contract dispute, improving community relations and improving curriculum were given top priority. “I was asked to settle a contract dispute that KRAMER, continued on page 4 Area Obituaries Lorraine (Calvin) Stanton Lorraine (Calvin) Stanton, age 95, passed from this earthly life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 19, 2009. Lorraine was born February 25, 1914 in Muskegon. She was married at age 17 to her sweetheart, William Stanton of Middleville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents, Henry Calvin and Augusta Anna (Zech) Schermerhorn and her siblings, Clara Dietz-Perry, of Lansing; Clyde Dietz of Lansing; her twin sister, Irene Leonard of Otsego; Ernest "Bud" Calvin of Charlotte and Sara Kidder of Elkhart, IN. She is survived by her children, Stanley (Susie) Stanton of Fort Myers, FL; Clyde (Katherine) Stanton of Middleville; and Sharon (Richard "Dick") Morgan of Hastings; four grandchildren, Scott (Susan) Miller of Whitehall; Michele (Matthew) Funk of Middleville; Cheryl Dehn of Shelbyville; and Kimberly (Timothy) Westlake of Olivet; four step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Lorraine worked several years as the Housekeeping Supervisor for Pennock Hospital. After retiring in 1980, she continued to work part time at the hospital along with nurturing her flower gardens, vegetable and fruit gardens and excelling at creating homemade crafts of various sorts (painting, making teddy bears) and playing with her great grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville for over 30 years. Funeral services will be held noon, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at Lorraine's visitation at the funeral home Thursday 1 hour prior to the service time. Burial will follow the funeral service at Yankee Springs Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Victor L. Griffeth MIDDLEVILLE - Victor L. Griffeth, age 68, of Middleville, passed away October 17, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn C. and Charles L. Griffeth, also his brother, Kenneth R. Griffeth. He was a much loved brother and uncle. He will be missed by his brothers, Leon E. Griffeth of Alabama, Vernon L. Griffeth of Hastings and sisters, Rosamond C. Herzbrun of Hastings and Gloria A. Griffeth of Middleville. He is also survived by four nieces and one nephew. He loved spending time with and talking about his grandnieces, Kylie and Rebecca. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had many interests including tractors, toys and talking to people. He was a cancer survivor and enjoyed participating in the Barry County Relay for Life. He enjoyed going to tractor shows and was a member of The Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association. He greatly enjoyed the tractor events at the Historic Bowens Mill. Per his request he will be cremated. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Historic Bowens Mill. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Page 8 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Plan for retirement – this week and every week You might not see it on your calendar, but Oct. 18 – 24 is National Save for Retirement Week. This event, endorsed by Congress, is designed to promote the benefits of saving for retirement and to encourage workers to take full advantage of their employer-sponsored retirement plans — so you may want to use this week as a starting point to do just that. For many of us, the need to boost our retirement savings is critical. In fact, some 53 percent of Americans report that the total value of their household’s savings and investments, excluding the value of their primary home and any defined benefit plans, is less than $25,000, according to the 2009 Retirement Confid-ence Survey, sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Also, the decline in popularity of these defined benefit plans — the traditional pension plans that make payments based primarily on years of service — is one reason that saving for retirement has become such a major issue. From 1986 to 2008, participation in defined benefit plans among full-time workers in private industry declined from 76 percent to 24 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In many cases, these defined benefit plans have been replaced by defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans — which means that much of the responsibility of adequately funding retirement has shifted from the employer to the individual. Given these factors, it’s clear that you must be proactive in building resources to achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. So, consider taking the following steps: • Contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan. If possible, try to put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other tax-advantaged, employersponsored plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). It’s a good idea to spread your 401(k) dollars among the available investments in a way that reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon. And as your income increases, try to increase your 401(k) contributions. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. Due to the prolonged economic slump, some employers have cut back or eliminated their 401(k) matching contributions, but if one is offered, take advantage of it. • Open an IRA. Even if you contribute to a 401(k), you are probably still eligible to open an IRA. . A traditional IRA can grow on a taxdeferred basis, and a Roth IRA grows taxfree, provided you’ve had your account for at least five years and don’t begin taking withdrawals until you’re 59-1/2. Plus, you can usually find that an IRA provides more investment options that a 401(k) plan. • Rebalance your investment portfolio regularly. During the long bear market, many new retirees faced difficulties when they were forced to tap into investment portfolios whose value had dropped significantly. You can help avoid this problem by periodically reviewing and rebalancing your investments. So for example, if you know you’re going to retire within the next five years, you may want to consider shifting some of your assets into shorter-term investments that may not be as susceptible to market volatility. You can speak with a financial advisor, who can help you review your specific situation. By making the right moves, you can turn every week into a “Save for Retirement” week. And you’ll probably be glad you did, once your actual retirement week arrives. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.66 +.60 AT&T 25.99 +.09 CMS Energy Corp. 13.92 +.29 Coca-Cola Co. 54.07 -.73 Dow Chemical Co. 26.82 +.89 Exxon Mobil 73.02 +2.76 Family Dollar Stores 29.18 +1.07 Ford Motor Co. 7.71 +.09 First Financial Bancorp 12.78 -.36 Intl. Bus. 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On the dust jacket of the 1978 Michigan Heritage Library reprint of this book, historian John Cummings is quoted as commenting that, “Few men enjoyed such a variety of adventures over such a long period of time, extending from the pioneer days in Michigan into the 20th Century, as well as the pioneer period of California and Minnesota. The fact that Theodore Edgar Potter was an active participant in bringing about many of these changes makes his narrative even more significant.” Maple Valley ratifies contracts; privatization no longer an option by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer After a closed session at its Oct. 12 meeting, the Maple Valley School Board returned to regular session and ratified two contracts for the district. Teachers and support personnel are now operating under two-year contracts. Before the unanimous vote, Superintendent Kim Kramer said tentative agreements were reached at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, after a 12- CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT To: The Residents and Property Owners of Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, the Owners of Land Within the Leach and Middle Lakes Special Assessment District No. 1 and any Other Interested Persons: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Leach and Middle Lakes Special Assessment District No. 1 benefited by the proposed sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the proposed Leach and Middle Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs by the Township Engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total estimated cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is $10,350.00 per parcel. (Without ARRA funds it would be $18,162.00 per parcel.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment per parcel cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is as follows: For parcels who have paid their engineering special assessment: For those who have not paid the engineering special assessment For vacant parcels: $10,350.00 $12,212.00. $832.00 At 3.5% interest for 20 years, average annual cost is as follows: For those who have paid the engineering special assessment For those who have not paid the engineering special assessment For vacant parcels $687.12 $810.70 $55.21 For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Ever After Conference Center located at 1230 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk (at the Township Hall) during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Carlton Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Carlton Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. 77539331 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Michele Erb, Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 hour discussion between both unions. During the life of the new support personnel contract, no privatization of custodial services can take place. Board Member Tim Burd and committee members had been exploring the privatization option and received three bids for the proposal. In the contract, staff agreed to change health insurance plans, saving the district almost $100,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year, according to the superintendent’s office. A salary schedule freeze, reducing one custodial position to part-time and other changes under the contracts will save the district close to $300,000. Third and fifth grade teachers in the district will receive some assistance after the board authorized the district to move forward with hiring two aides at Maplewood Elementary. The aides will divide six hours a day between three classrooms, helping the teachers work with full student counts. Each of the third and fifth grade classes in the district has between 29 and 31 students, making space and individualized teaching scarce. At last month’s meeting, the board voted to delay the decision until after the state aid budget was finalized. In its budget, the state cut the per-pupil funding by $165, lower then the proposed $218 cut but still a blow to many districts. The two aides will cost the district $27,000 per year as opposed to hiring two new teachers at a cost of $120,000 per year. At the meeting, Kramer recognized senior Brittany Snook for achieving the highest scores in Eaton County on a series of tests. The Work Key tests are administered as part of the Michigan Merit Exam each year and are designed to determine if a student is ready to enter the workforce. Employees or students who take four of the tests and score high enough earn national certification. After scoring high enough on the three initial tests, Snook took advantage of an opportunity to take the fourth test. She not only passed all of the exams, she achieved the highest scores in the county. The next regular meeting of the school board will be Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the administration office. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Theodore Edgar Potter ***** by Theodore Edgar Potter The stories of early snows made us all mindful that it was now the eighth of September, and that it would be extremely well for us to be on the move and over the mountains just as soon as we could, if we wished to escape the serious consequences of a possibly early winter. We were now camped about 30 miles east of the California line, which was the summit of the Nevadas, and at the rate we were travelling, it would take us three more days to pass into California, the golden state, to reach which we had been on the long weary road over five months. That night we resolved to spend no more time hunting but to push rapidly on to our goal. We agreed that the day's hunt with its excitement and success would never be forgotten by any of us, but that it would be remembered by all as a grand wind up of a 2,000-mile trip with ox teams and the best of all the many hunts that we had had. The morning of the ninth we were on the road early and made 15 miles to the head of the valley, where we entered a dense forest of pine, spruce and hemlock. The next 100 miles of our way was to be over the roughest country we had covered on our whole route. On the 10th of September we made another 10 miles over this very heavy road and camped that night five miles from the California border. Our camp was now 6,000 feet above the sea, and after another five miles of up grade, our trail would be downward for the remainder of our journey. All our talk that evening centered on the cheering fact that we would pass the summit of the Nevadas the next day. The night was cool and we secured a good rest. The grass was thin and scattering, and since we let our stock feed until late in the morning, we were slow in starting, but about noon we could see that we were on the down grade, and felt very happy at the prospect of soon ending our long journey. We camped that night on the head waters of a small creek that emptied into Feather River. All about us stood the heavily wooded mountains. The sole subject of conversation that evening was the question of where best to locate for mining. Some had decided to go on down into the California valleys. The ladies of our party were going to San Francisco, but most of the men were anxious to try their hand at mining for the first thing. They had come for gold, and gold they intended to get. Nothing of special interest occured during the next four days. The roads were very rough, running through unbroken forests of pine and spruce timber, the trees towering from 100 to 200 feet high. On the 17th, we came to a place called Eureka where there was a small sawmill run by water power. Gold has been found in quartz rock here and a company had been formed to put in a crusher with which to pulverize the rock and extract the gold, but the plant was abandoned the following year since the ore was too poor to pay for working. We camped on this branch of the Feather River and most of the 100 young men located at the mine visited our camp, each one eager to give advice as to the best place for us to go, which advice was offered free to all and without asking. But, while they were so free with advice as to what it would be best for us to do in California to make money, it struck me from their appearance that it was doubtful if a single one of them in the whole crowd had made enough since coming to pay his way back to his former home in the states. The one little saloon in the place seemed to be the great attraction for them all and was probably the depository of most of their earnings. The next settlement on our route was Onion Valley, 30 miles away, and five miles from Onion Valley was Poor Man’s Creek, the place I had selected 15 days before as the spot where I would try my fortune at gold mining. The road for the first two miles out of Eureka lay through one of the worst mountain gorges we had anywhere found. The grade was steep and very sidling, so that in some places we had to hold our wagons with ropes to keep them from turning over. We were a full half day in making the distance of two miles. We could distinctly see Pilot Peak, its top clad in perpetual snow; and above the timber line toward the foot of the mountain lay the little village of Onion Valley, the supply station for the mining camps in that vicinity. We made eight miles more that day and camped for the night in a small open space where our cattle could find a little grass. They were so hungry after the day's hard trip that they trimmed and ate all the green brush around as high up as they could reach, and we cut down the willow bushes bordering the brook near us to feed to them. That evening our talk was largely upon the probability of our meeting again after the separation that was soon to come. We had learned to esteem and care deeply for each other during the varied and trying experiences of the long journey, and the thought of parting was painful. Since I had talked of Poor Man's Creek for the last 15 days, all had come to look upon me as the first one who would leave the train. One of them said, possibly to discourage me from stopping there, "Now, Bully, if you settle down there, you will always be poor." I replied that as I had been brought up in poverty, it wouldn't make any difference anyway but that I construed the name of the locality just the other way, and that it was so named because it was the only place for a poor man to get rich. Most of the party discouraged me saying that if I stopped up there in the high mountains, I would soon be snowed in and could do no mining for six months, for we had been told the night before that the snow had been 30 feet deep during the past winter. But I held to my purpose and said that unless something unforeseen happened before reaching Onion Valley I would leave them there. On the night of September 20th, we camped within five miles of the village, and several miners from Nelsons and Poor Man's Creek visited our camp to induce us to locate at the mining camp. They showed us their buckskin sacks well filled with gold nuggets. Some of them were willing to sell their claims to us since they were now ready to return to their homes in "The States." I was the only one of our party who told them that I was going to do my first mining on Poor Man's Creek. The man who had bought our Michigan teams and wagons had agreed to pay us in full at Onion Valley. The next morning I packed what few clothes I had in my carpet sack, rolled up my two blankets and was prepared to leave the train as soon as we reached Onion Valley and received our pay for our teams. We made an early start and reached the village by 10 o'clock. I sold my gun to a man in Onion Valley for five dollars and after receiving my share from the sale of our teams, pony and cow, found that I was about $60 richer than when I left home 167 days before without counting the knowledge, experience and pleasure I had gained on the journey. It was the largest sum of money I had ever possessed. The train halted long enough for our financial transactions and then all the members pressed up to give me a shake of the hand and wish me luck. The four young ladies insisted that, since I was the youngest of the crowd and had been considered by all as the boy of the train, they could not part with me with a mere shake of the hand, but must give me a farewell kiss, and this I received to the great merriment of the other members of the train although I have no doubt each one wished he might have filled my boots that day. It is now 51 years since I stood and watched that little train leaving Onion Valley and slowly disappearing from my sight, and I have never since met but two of its members. These were Ed Spears (the doctor) and William Sherman (Uncle Billy), both of whom did well in California, returned to their families in Michigan and lived and died among their old friends, respected and esteemed. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 9 Lake Odessa The Depot Complex will be open this weekend. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 25. There are always permanent exhibits in place. Much of the medical display from summer in still in place. On Monday, October 26, the Red Cross Blood Mobile will returns to Central United Methodist Church to collect that vital life substance from noon to 5:45 p.m. Come and give blood before the flu season kicks in. There are always good foods waiting so you can replenish your liquids. The newly formed Kiwanis Club is hosting a Halloween party at the fairgrounds with games, treats and contests following a parade of costumed youngsters starting at Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue, with the route northward. Citizens are invited to bring their treats, packed in their car trunks so the youngsters will go from truck to trunk and not have to chase all over town to get their treats. This should be a safer venture than the usual going from street to street. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met Oct. 13 at the home of Max and Phyllis Decker. The speaker was Gale Kragt, director of the LifeLine program at Pennock Hospital. The homes tour sponsored by the Woodland Women’s Study Club had many takers. One home reported 200 visitors. The tour was confined to four hours Saturday afternoon. The weather was beautiful for such an outing. Many men were noted in the traffic. Homes ranged from two-story houses with more than 2,000 square feet to a tiny cottage on the lakefront, which made excellent use of its space. That spot had the largest tree on the tour. This year, there were no houses north or west of Lake Odessa, a departure from previous years. Members of the host club served as hostesses at each spot, registering guests and checking tickets. Shoe covers were available at each stop to minimize damage to floors from so many shoes. Decorating styles ranged from country to mission to antique furnishings and all manner of newer styles. Many homes had printed mottos and sayings on their walls. The annual First Families Banquet of the Ionia County Genealogical Society was held Saturday evening. The name of the church has been changed from Ionia County Church of Christ to Outreach Christian Church. In due time, the outdoor display sign will be changed. The catered meal was served at 6 p.m. Photos were taken of each set of guests. There were nine new inductees this year who had submitted the written proof of their ancestors being in Ionia County by1880. Three Calhoun brothers, son of Larry and Marilyn of Tannis Road, Clarksville, were among the group. A set of sisters from Orleans was present to get their certirficates. The Cahoon brothers, using ancestry of both parents, had 19 ancestors on their list. Bonnie Mattson of Lake Odessa was the evening’s speaker. she gave an presentation on history of the U.S. postal system. She also had much background on county’s post offices. The number kept increasing as one settlement after another was established. Finally, about the turn of the 20th century, the rural free delivery system was put into place and that reduced the need for so many post offices such as Kidville, Rosina in Sebewa Township, Soth Cass in Odessa Township, Nickellate in Ronald Township, Patterson’s Mills in Otisco Township which became Belding, Montrose in Lyons Townshp which became Muir, and Bonanza in Odessa Township. A display case had samples of many of the old postmarks. One letter had no envelope. It had been folded and sealed with sealing wax. It was about 1855 when the shift was made from collecting postage from the receipient to prepaid postage. Ford and Evelyn Wright of Lansing were in charge of the book table. President Pam Swiler presided. This was the 14th First Families recognition. Barbara (Hunt) Strong of Lake Odessa was a recipient of the award from her Hunt family ancestry. As of Saturday, Sixth Avenue was a very bumpy street, still several stages away from completion. However, Lakeview Drive from Pineview to Fourth Avenue was quite smooth with new gutters in place, driveway connections in progress and all the underground projects covered. The Habitat dinner held at Zion Lutheran Church Oct. 10 was well attended. Local organizers reported that more people were served than in the previous year. Dozens of quilts made by Lutheran ladies were draped over pews in the sanctuary for diners to see. These are more coverlets than quilts since they are not of a pieced design. Their chief purpose is to provide warmth for needy people but the workers make them as attractive as possible. Thrivent Financial for Lutheran’s is a factor in the venture with funds matched on a basis of $1 for each $2 erned. Last week, six ladies who graduated in 1953 met for lunch at a Nashville restaurant and enjoyed their time together. The pre-retirement seminar for Ionia County schools is to be held at the intermediate school office on Harwood Road Oct. 27 at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Call 616-522-1495 for reservations. This is sponsored by retired school personnel. It covers many pertinent areas of concern for those approaching retirement. Also Oct. 27, the Commission on Aging in Ionia will host a session on “Strageties for Navigating the Dementia Journey.” This will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at 115 Hudson Street. Last week’s Women’s Festival was somewhat different than this column announced. The ladies made a journey to Chelsea to the Milling Company to see where the Jiffy mixed are produced. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of an extension of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System to serve properties in and around Pleasant Lake located within the Township and Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”) (the “Improvements”), has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Pleasant Lake Sewer Extension Special Assessment District No. 1 Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield and Lois Barton of Lake Odessa were among the dozens of diners at the Habitat dinner. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 03-005-045-10 03-005-061-00 03-005-492-00 03-005-498-00 03-008-006-00 03-008-012-00 03-008-037-00 03-100-006-00 03-100-012-00 03-110-003-00 03-110-009-00 03-110-015-00 03-110-017-00 03-005-056-00 03-005-063-00 03-005-493-00 03-005-499-00 03-008-007-00 03-008-013-00 03-100-001-00 03-100-007-00 03-100-014-00 03-110-004-00 03-110-011-00 03-110-016-00 03-005-057-00 03-005-064-00 03-005-494-00 03-008-001-50 03-008-008-00 03-008-014-00 03-100-002-00 03-100-008-00 03-100-016-00 03-110-005-00 03-110-012-00 03-110-020-00 03-005-058-00 03-005-065-00 03-005-495-00 03-008-003-00 03-008-009-00 03-008-015-00 03-100-003-00 03-100-009-00 03-100-022-00 03-100-006-00 03-110-013-00 03-110-018-00 03-005-059-00 08-005-065-01 03-005-496-00 03-008-004-00 03-008-010-00 03-008-016-00 03-100-004-00 03-100-010-00 03-110-001-00 03-110-007-00 03-110-014-00 03-110-018-50 03-005-060-00 08-005-491-00 03-005-497-00 03-008-005-00 03-008-011-00 03-008-027-20 03-100-005-00 03-100-011-00 03-110-002-00 03-110-008-00 03-110-014-05 03-110-019-00 Map of Special Assessment District Servers from the Habitat board and others were ready for the next customers. They were Bruce Deland of Sunfield, Jerry Southgate of Lake Odessa, Phil Everett of Woodland, Mike McCartney of Lake Odessa and Diane Kneb. Richard and Mary Kimble, Manuel Rodriguez, Betty Hynes and Marie Brodbeck were patrons of the Habitat dinner. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 27, 2009, AT 7:00 PM, AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 155 EAST ORCHARD, DELTON, MICHIGAN, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Dated: September 23, 2009 Penny Dahms shows one of the many coverlets created by the Lutheran Ladies. 77539165 Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Forbes wins Chamber’s Athena Award; Bosley, Thornapple Manor receive honors She is a firefighter, a village trustee, a vice chairman of the 911 Board, executive director of Barry County United Way, and now Lani Forbes is the recipient of the first Athena Award given by the County Chamber of Commerce. Forbes received a standing ovation Tuesday evening after the presentation of the prestigious award by Chamber Executive Director Valerie Byrnes at the Ever After Banquet Hall in Hastings where the chamber’s annual dinner was held. Byrnes presented Forbes with an original bronze and marble Athena Award sculpture, inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology who was known for strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment. Forbes also received a miniature replica of the sculpture to wear as a pin. “I am honored to receive this award,” she told the audience. The Athena Award is a celebration of excellence. “By honoring exceptional leaders, the Athena Award Program fulfills the Athena mission of supporting, developing and honoring leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential and creating balance in leadership worldwide,” Byrnes said. The award honors men and women who excel in their chosen fields, have devoted time and energy to their communities in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow. Besides working full time for United Way, Forbes finds time to serve the community in many ways. For the Freeport Village Fire Department, Forbes is a lieutenant. She also has the distinction of being the only female fire department officer in the county. Forbes is a founding board member of Green Gables Haven, the county’s domestic violence shelter. She helped organize the “Extreme Cupboard to Cupboard” initiative, working to address extreme community needs. Forbes also created programs such as the Volunteer Center, Fresh Food Initiative and the Backpack Program. She serves as a trustee on the Freeport Village Council where her daughter Tiffany Sheely is the council president. She was nominated for the award by U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers. Forbes told the audience that she wondered why she was nominated for the award when she saw the list of the other nominees, whom she called “absolutely amazing. What they have done for our community is absolutely phenomenal. “I am ever so touched by what my children had to say,” Forbes said, referring to a personal testimony given by daughter Laci and the reading of a letter from daughter Tiffany Sheely before the award was presented. “I think every single one of us (nominated for the award) is so successful because of the community that we live in,” Forbes said, complimenting the people of the community, including chamber members and guests, for being supportive to the efforts of others. “It is truly amazing. It is only because of each and every one of you that any of us can do any of the things that we are able to do. I want to thank you for enabling all of us to be successful.” The other Athena Award nominees were Jan Hartough, state coordinator for public deliberation, Michigan State University; David Hatfield, president and chief executive officer of MainStreet Savings Bank; Bonnie Hildreth, president and chief executive officer of Barry Community Foundation; Hastings Mayor Bob May; and Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor of the Banner and Reminder. Sheryl Lewis-Blake and Carlotta Willard introduced each nominee and talked about the accomplishments of each. They represented the signature sponsors of the local Athena Award, Pennock Health Services and Firstbank, respectively. Other awards during the evening were presented to Bosley Pharmacy, which received the Exemplary Customer Service Award, and to Thornapple Manor, which was given the Brick Award. Dave Jasperse accepted the Exemplary Customer Service Award. He and his wife, Emily are co-owners of the Jefferson Street business in downtown Hastings. Bosley Athena Award nominees are pictured with representatives of signature sponsors Pennock Health Services and Firstbank. From left, they are Sheryl Lewis Blake, of Pennock; David Hatfield, Bonnie Hildreth, Jan Hartough, Athena Award winner Lani Forbes, Elaine Gilbert, Bob May, and Carlotta Willard, of Firstbank. of a customer service guarantee based on a five-point pledge and for professional ‘secret’ shoppers visiting branches several times to evaluate customer service; King’s Electronics & Appliances, for going above and beyond for their customers and always willing to take the time with customers to make sure they can operate their purchases. Other nominees for the Brick Award were Family Fare, for reviving an outdated store and plaza; Pennock Hospital, for its renovation in the former Viatec building; and Middle Villa Inn & Micro Brewery, for exterior and interior renovations. Chamber and County Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Valerie Byrnes discussed many highlights for the chamber during the past year, including the transition of combining the County Economic Development Alliance and the Chamber. She said that merger was “difficult, but successful and we’re seeing progress.” The chamber and the alliance partnered to Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way, is the winner of the first Athena Award given by the County Chamber of Commerce. She received the prestigious honor at the chamber’s annual dinner Tuesday evening. The Athena Award is a celebration of excellence by honoring exceptional leaders. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) receive $20,000 in grant funds to hold training classses for entrepreneurs and new businesses, Byrnes said. Three new businesses have emerged as a result and 16 have gone through growth venture class, creating business plans, etc. Telling the chamber’s stories is a critical piece of the organization’s goals, Byrnes noted. She wants to make sure communities in the county know what the chamber represents. She said it’s also time for the chamber to have an issues agenda, and it will be drawn up in November and presented to chamber members for next year. Promoting member businesses to the community at-large is also an ongoing goal, along with increasing countywide participation in the chamber. “Each and every one of you bring a distinct quality to the chamber...,” she told members in the audience. Entertaining with music at the Chamber dinner were Beth Lepak and Doug Acker. Representatives of the nominees for the Brick Award included (from left) Jim DeYoung, administrator of Thornapple Manor; Sheryl Lewis Blake, chief executive officer of Pennock Health Services; and Steve Wiersum, owner of Middle Villa Inn & Micro Brewery. Mike Martin, not shown, manager of Family Fare, was also present. Pharmacy earned the award by going “the extra mile for everyone.” Specifically noted were Bosley’s commitment to the community and to its customers. Administrator Jim DeYoung received the Brick Award on behalf of Thornapple Manor’s win for its $19 million expansion and renovation project to benefit the residents and community. The Brick Award is an annual recognition presented to a chamber member who has made a commitment to Barry County through substantial capital investment in improving an existing facility or in building a new facility within the county. Other nominees for the Exemplary Customer Service Award, a new award this year, included Sisters Fabrics, “for giving person-to-person TLC to each customer;” Hodges Jewelry, for being great with customers and for treating them fairly like they are best friends; Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro, for always supporting the community and helping to revitalize downtown Hastings with special activities; The Hanger, “for being helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and for the willingness to look for requested products; Hastings City Bank, for implementation Dave Jasperse (left), co-owner with his wife Emily of Bosley Pharmacy; receives the Exemplary Customer Service Award. Pictured with him are presenters Scott Ommen and Lyn Briel, both Chamber board members. Nominees for the Exemplary Customer Service Award were (from left) Kristina Laux, The Hanger; Deb Button and Patti Jacobs, both of Hodges Jewelry; Nancy Goodin, Hastings City Bank; Dave Jasperse, Bosley Pharmacy; and Peggy Pierce and Patty White, both of King’s Electronics & Appliances. Not pictured were representatives of Sisters Fabrics and the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro. Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung receives the Brick Award. He is flanked by Chamber Executive Director Valerie Byrnes (left) and Chamber Executive Board member Deb Button. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 11 H1N1 CLOSES SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 percent of students at Hastings High School were absent due to illness, 17 percent at the middle school, 10 percent at Central Elementary, 11 percent at Northeastern Elementary, 13 percent at Star Elementary and 8 percent at Southeastern Elementary. “We were at 17 percent absenteeism at the high school on Monday, so to go to 25 percent the next day is a significant increase, and the numbers were climbing in the other buildings as well,” he said. Hastings Area Schools canceled all classes and day care, sporting events and practices and closed the community center for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sporting events planned for Thursday afternoon have been postponed, with the exception of the district varsity soccer game against Loy Norrix. The varsity football game against Ottawa Hills, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. As of press time Wednesday, all Saturday athletic events were continuing as planned. (See advertisement on page 20 for revised schedules.) The ACT test scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the high school cafeteria will be held as planned. Satterlee said that according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, once school reopens, students who are sick should remain at home until they have been without a fever for 24 hours without taking ibuprofen, acetaminophen or other fever suppressants. “I’ve been told that the virus dies on surfaces within 24 hours but, just the same, our custodians will be disinfecting high-contact surfaces such as desktops and doorknobs,” he said. The Delton Kellogg School District closed because with more than 25 percent of students absent, the district could not provide an adequate educational experience. Superintendent Cindy Vujea sent a letter home to parents Monday, Oct. 19, explaining the process. At the end of the school day Tuesday, the number of absences exceeded 25 percent, leading to the close of the schools in the district through Thursday afternoon. A telephone survey of Delton Kellogg school families will be conducted Thursday afternoon to determine how many students are still ill and whether the schools will re-open Friday. Vujea said the district has kept in close contact with Schirmer and the health department. She wrote that the district has asked the health department to allow the district to be a school-based vaccine clinic when the vaccine becomes available in the area. “Student safety is always our No. 1 priority,” she said. “We have done several things to address the potential spread of the flu this year.” The district has increased daily cleaning of classrooms and frequently used spaces; begun frequent disinfecting (at least daily) of student desk tops, light switches, door handles, lockers and drinking fountains; provided hand sanitizer which is used multiple times a day in classrooms and at the entry to the cafeterias; and dismissing students periodically during the day to wash their hands. In addition, she said elementary children are receiving instruction in their technology class through online activities about how to wash their hands properly; students in computer labs are wiping the keyboards prior to use; and bus drivers are wiping down the buses after the morning runs and any other time the bus will be used in less than eight hours, said Vujea. Students and staff who appear to have a flu-like illness upon arrival at school or who become sick during the school day are being sent home, she said. Because the flu closing is not part of a community health issue, practices for athletic events including the home football game Friday, Oct. 23, against Pennfield have not been canceled at Delton, she added. “The Delton Kellogg School District is taking every precaution to assure that the classrooms are clean and ready for the students to return on Monday,” said Vujea. Christine Marcy told the Banner Wednesday, “due to a higher percentages of absences on Wednesday, the decision was made to close the schools on Thursday.” Parent/teacher conferences scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, will still take place as will the professional development day Friday. All TK high school practices and events for Thursday and Friday have been canceled. The fitness center and pool are closed through Monday. All Saturday events are on, including ACT and athletics. High school volleyball games originally scheduled for Thursday for TK have been postponed until Monday. Thursday and Friday night’s football games against Caledonia have been moved to Saturday. The freshmen will play at home Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by the junior varsity. The varsity football game will be at Caledonia at 3 p.m. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed Thursday but will open Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information about the school closing and its impact on students was posted on the www.tkschools.org Web site by the end of the school day Wednesday. Schirmer said that there have been no “confirmed” cases of H1N1 in Barry County. “The difficulty here is that there has been no lab confirmation of H1N1 in Barry County because the testing is done by the state and only on people who have been hospitalized,” he said. “The rapid tests used in emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and doctors’offices can give false reports. However, we are seeing a lot of people in the county who have tested positive on the rapid test and have influenzatype symptoms. And of the people tested in the state, 99 percent have H1N1, so you put those things together and it is likely that what we are seeing in Barry County is H1N1, but we just don’t have lab confirmation.” Schirmer added that the vast majority of people who contract H1N1 flu do not need to seek medical care; in fact it is discouraged unless symptoms are severe. “Unless their symptoms are severe, we don’t want them going to the doctor’s office, emergency room or urgent care because if they do have influenza they could spread it. Or, if they don’t have it, they might catch it from someone who is there that does have influenza,” he said. “Ninety-five percent of influenza can be treated at home.” As of Wednesday afternoon, Lakewood and Maple Valley school districts had no plans to close their doors. “District-wide are absentee rate is averaging less than 10 percent right now,” said Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer. “Right now the Valley seems to be very healthy, but I suspect the flu will eventually come our way, so we’re monitoring absenteeism on a daily basis.” Connie Sines, administrative assistant for Lakewood Superintendent Mike O’Mara, reported that as of Wednesday morning, attendance in the district was averaging around 95.42 percent. “Last year at this time, attendance was 96 percent, so we’re down a little but not a significant amount,” she said. Rutland township board approves new purchase agreement for proposed hotel by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Rutland Charter Township Board unanimously passed a motion to approve a purchase agreement for approximately 2.9 acres of land currently owned by the township and located along M37/M-43, east of Green Street. According to the motion, the purchase agreement will remain in effect for one year and will allow Mike Moyle, a private developer, to purchase the land within that time frame for $200,000, as long as the land is used for a hotel. Involved in the development of the proposed hotel for approximately four years, Moyle explained that, while he originally intended to purchase approximately seven acres from the township on which to build a hotel, he now prefers to focus on only the land necessary for a hotel. Purchasing less land would decrease the amount of tax and maintenance expenses, he added. “I don’t want any more land than I need for the hotel,” he said. The proposed hotel, which is to be three-stories tall and feature 60 rooms, will be part of the Comfort Inn and Suites franchise, he said. While the proposed hotel has been in development for several years, Moyle said that if the economy makes such a project viable, it will be open for business by the end of next summer. The creation of a positive image for the township and surrounding area is one of the reasons given by Moyle for the cautious approach taken with the starting date of its construction. “I think it would be a disgrace to have people drive into town and see a half-built hotel,” he said. In other business, the board held a hearing and discussed the township’s requested budget for 2010. The township’s estimated revenues for next year total just over $888,000, while its estimated appropriations are expected to total a little over $921,000. The township’s actual revenues and appropriations for 2008 were nearly $893,000 and more than $861,000, respectively. Township Treasurer Sandy Greenfield said that with the exception of wages, nearly every item in next year’s budget is 20 percent less than those corresponding areas of this year’s budget. “We needed to make some cuts, and the only fair way was to try to do it equally among everybody,” she explained. “We didn’t do any raises or add on anything, and the easiest place to cut was people’s classes. We just won’t go to as many educational classes or conferences and that sort of thing.” Also during the hearing, Township Supervisor Jim Carr said that while he SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 may not be enough — we could expect to see twice or more than that $165.” Categoricals are special programs for groups of students such as vocational education and programs for at-risk students. Satterlee told the board Monday night that based on contractual obligations and expected cuts in state funding, the finance committee recommended that the board adopt the budget cuts at this time. In a later interview, Satterlee said the district needs to make cuts in personnel and programming at this time because its contract with the teacher’s union states that mid-year layoffs need to be made by early December to avoid a contract violations and legal penalties. Also, reducing funding in categoricals gives the district more flexibility. Barb Hunt, the district’s financial manager explained that by decreasing funding in categoricals means that the general education program won’t take the full brunt of the state funding cuts while the categoricals remain fully funded. She said it could be described as, “sharing the pain.” Before the vote, board member Kevin Beck said that the finance committee had met last Thursday to look over the proposed budget amendment in detail. “I just want to thank the administration for putting this together. There’s a lot of hard choices in here. This is not a small cut,” he said. “These are deep cuts and there’s not a lot in there to start with. Not that we can do a lot about it, but, I am disappointed that we have to make these cuts. “It seems that the state has failed us,” added Beck. “When we have to go into the year not knowing, and we end up making changes like this mid-year, it’s a horrible thing.” Beck said that he hopes the current budget amendment is also looking ahead to possible decreases in state aid in January so more cuts won’t have to be made at that time, “It’s terrible making them now, it’s even worse when the year is shorter and you have less chances to make any changes.” Satterlee said Finance Administrator Barb Hunt, Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek, school administrators and supervisors had worked very hard on the budget amendment. Board of Education President Patricia Endsley said that she suspects that the district’s budget cuts have only just begun. “It’s really, really tough. The cuts that are in here are pretty hard to swallow,” said Endsley. “What comes next is gong to be worse.” After the meeting, Satterlee refused to discuss specifics as to where the cuts were going to made in expenditures. “We have chose not to release details of the budget cuts at time because it would be unfair to our teachers,” he said. “We hope it is something we don’t have to do, and why get people upset when we don’t know what is really going to happen,” added Endsley. Wednesday Satterlee said he was meeting with building administrators about whose teachers and staff may be affected by the cuts. “We are meeting with administrators and preparing to meet with teachers,” he said. However, Satterlee still declined to outline where the staffing cuts could be made, stating that the deadline for mid-year retirements is Nov. 1 and voluntary retirements might offset the need to lay off other teaching staff. In February, the Hastings Board of Education and the Hastings Education Association reached a contract agreement which was approved by a 5-2 vote, with Beck and Treasurer Eugene Haas casting the dissenting votes. The contract gave teachers a 1.5 percent increase for the 2008-09 school year, a 1.25 percent increase for the 2009-10 school year and a 1.5 percent increase for the 2010-11 school year. At that time, Beck noted that with step increases (built-in pay raises) the salary increase meant an average 3 percent annual raise in compensation. The agreement included a starting salary of $35,022 to the highest salary of $75,110. Haas said at the time of the vote that when adding total compensation including wages, benefits and taxes, the district’s average cost per teacher for the 2009-10 school year would be $99,809. When asked why the board approved a contract giving teachers raises when state funding is being cut, Satterlee said he and the board had no way of knowing the state would cut school funding so steeply. “The current reductions have nothing to do with the contract,” he said. “In creating its budget, the state is using numbers from May that we know are faulty. And, over the summer, things got much worse with the economy ... nobody knew the stock market was going to crash and the economy was going to take the nosedive that it did. The economy has a big impact on schools; if the state is not gathering revenues they pass it on to us.” When the school board approved its budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year in June, it budgeted for a $59 per-pupil decrease in state aid. “Based on projections, we thought we could cover the loss of revenue ($59 per pupil) because the decrease of X amount of students would mean the loss of X amount of staff,” said Satterlee. reduced the millage rate that township residents pay to operate the BIRCH (Baltimore, Irving, Rutland, Carlton, Hastings) fire association by .5 in 2004, that reduction will be lifted in 2010 because there will no longer be enough funds in reserve to provide such funding. “I just chose to relax it when we didn’t need it, because I was trying to not take money we didn’t need,” he said. According to Carr, the increase will result in the homeowners in the township paying an additional $22 to $33 per year. During the meeting, the board also passed resolutions to adopt two agreements pertaining to the Hastings Public Library. In addition to limiting the number of years a person may serve on the library’s board to two three-year terms, the agreements detail the partnership in the library’s operation between Rutland and Hastings Charter townships and the City of Hastings through 2018. The board also approved its yearly re-evaluation of the weed control program administered at Algonquin Lake by Professional Lake Management, which currently is operating under a seven-year contract to service the lake. Thornapple Wind Band children’s concert is Sunday The Thornapple Wind Band will present its annual children’s concert, featuring the Hastings Kids Choir Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Children are encouraged to dress up the kids in their Halloween costumes and join the Thornapple Wind Band for its annual concert for children (and anyone else who enjoys music). The adult volunteer band and the kids choir will perform musical favorites, including excerpts from “The Lord of the Rings,” “National Emblem” march, “When the Saints” and “America the Beautiful.” Children will be invited to participate in a costume parade during the concert, and there may even be a special visit from some favorite Star Wars characters. The afternoon of music will be followed by a reception. The band is directed by Wisconsin native Dan Braker. He has a degree in music education from Wheaton College in Illinois and taught band in Chicago for four years. He conducted the Marquette City Band before moving to the Hastings area four years ago and joining the Thornapple Wind Band as codirector and French horn player. The Hastings Kids Choir is made up of local third through sixth grade students and is directed by Cindy Olson. Co-director and coordinator for the group is Steve Youngs, and Nancy Brown is the accompanist. The choir rehearses at the Community Music School at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, and has performed with the Battle Creek Girls Chorus and Sojourner Truth Choir. The Thornapple Wind Band was formed in 1996 to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding community by offering free concerts several times a year. All adult musicians are encouraged to join. The group, which includes people from throughout the county and beyond, practices each Thursday at 7 p.m. in the band room of Hastings High School. Practices for the second session begin Oct. 29, in preparation for a holiday concert Dec. 6. Interested adults can just show up for practice with their instruments or, for more information, contact Bill Johnson at 269-795-3729 or johnsonbill1971@sbcglobal.net. The Hastings Kids Choir will join adults from the Thornapple Wind Band to perform the annual children’s concert Sunday, Oct. 25. Children attending the concert are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. H1N1 influenza vaccine beginning to arrive, says health department Vaccine to protect against H1N1 influenza virus is arriving slowly to vaccine providers in the district, according to Kellie Banko, RN, immunization coordinator at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Vaccine supplies are projected to increase in the next few weeks, she said. To obtain H1N1 influenza vaccine, individuals may check with their usual vaccine providers to determine if they have received H1N1 influenza vaccine. Mass immunization clinics also are an option for anyone unable to obtain H1N1 influenza vaccine from their providers. “Mass vaccination clinics are planned for the first part of November, if vaccine arrives,” said Banko. Those clinics will be held in Barry County at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays noon to 7 p.m., and in Eaton County at the Assembly of God church on Mondays from 12-7 and Fridays from 105. Dates will be announced when vaccine supply is assured. Initial vaccine supply will be distributed to those who care for the individuals in the first priority group as identified by the Centers for Disease Control. These people are pregnant women, persons who live with or provide care for infants aged less than 6 months (e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers), health care and emergency medical services personnel, persons aged 6 months to 24 years, and those age 25 to 64 who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. These conditions include chronic lung (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), kidney, liver, cognitive, neurologic or neuromuscular, blood or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus) or immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus) As supplies increase, enough H1N1 influenza vaccine should be available by the end of November for everyone who wants it, said Banko, adding that he full supply of seasonal influenza vaccine should also arrive by December. Influenza illness is increasing in the community. Almost all of the influenza occurring now is due to the H1N1 strain. H1N1 influenza will be causing widespread illness during the vaccination campaign. It takes two weeks for the vaccine to work and immunity to develop, said Banko. Children under age 10 need two doses of vaccine 28 days apart, so six weeks from the first dose is needed for an immune response in most children, she explained. If flu develops after vaccination, it may be that not enough time has passed to develop an immune response, she said. Also although vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza infection and the vaccine works in up to 90 percent of people, it is not 100 percent effective. “Although you receive H1N1 vaccine, continue to practice habits to prevent influenza and plan what to do if you or a loved one catch the flu,” advised Robert Schirmer, MD, medical director at the health department. To help prevent the flu: • Use a tissue to cover up when coughing or sneezing. • Wash hands often. • Avoid touching eyes or mouth because germs can spread that way. • Avoid close contact with ill people. • Get vaccinated against seasonal influenza. Those who have a condition that increases risk for complications from the flu should talk to their doctors before to plan what to do if they do get sick. People at risk for complications include persons of any age who have the chronic conditions described above, children under 5 years old, people 65 years and older and pregnant women. Individuals at risk for complications may be candidates for early use of antiviral medications. Those between 5 years and 65 years who are otherwise healthy are not at increased risk for complications and generally do not need antiviral medications. Anyone who gets the flu should stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without fever-reducing medication. Aspirin-containing medications should not be given to persons under age 19. Most people who get the flu recover without needing medical care, said Banko, but warned that urgent medical care should be sought for children who have rapid breathing or trouble breathing, bluish skin color, are not drinking enough fluids, not waking up or interacting, are so irritable that they do not want to be held, have fever with a rash, or when flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough. Urgent care should be sought for adults who encounter difficult breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion or severe or persistent vomiting �Page 12 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Burning ordinance continues to flame in Yankee Springs Township by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Folks at the Yankee Springs Township board meeting Oct. 8 continued to let Dave Middleton, fire chief and director of Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES), know what they think of the proposed open-burning ordinance. The proposed ordinance has undergone four revisions since it was first presented earlier this summer. Definitions of approved containers, fire pits, and fire rings are now included. Different setbacks from property lines and structures, depending upon the size of the lot, also were added. Further specifications cover the size and kind of items that can be burned. Major questions addressed to Middleton by members of the audience were about how the ordinance would affect people on waterfront property, the need for the ordinance, enforcement and interpretation. Addressing how the ordinance affects people on the lake, Middleton said that depended on the type of container and explained that an approved container would have one-half-inch screen mesh on the top and sides and would be 10 feet from the property line and 15 feet from structures, including decks. He added that this was for people who did not have the luxury of lots of space. A fire pit or other open container needed to be 10 feet from the property line and 20 feet from structures. When Middleton replied that Yankee Springs was the only township in his service area that did not have such an ordinance, he was asked, “Are we doing it because every- “This ordinance is intended for the person burning 20 trees and smoking everybody out. It is aimed at people doing it improperly.” Al McCrumb, Township Supervisor body else is doing it?” According to Middleton, the local ordinance is needed to give him the authority to enforce the existing state law, a point he has consistently maintained throughout the discussions. In short, residents of Yankee Springs Township have to obey the state law. Many in the audience questioned why the state or the county were not providing enforcement of a state law. Middleton said that the statute gives the enforcement authority to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Is the state park going to have to follow the ordinance?” asked an audience member. The speaker’s point was that if congestion along the lakefront was a concern, then the campsites at the park were an obvious area of potential hazard. Middleton’s response that the park is exempt from the proposed ordinance was greeted with low-voiced muttering. “When was the last time a house caught fire (as the result of a campfire)?” someone asked. Middleton said that he did not know. Al McCrumb, township supervisor, entered the discussion, saying, “This ordinance is intended for the person burning 20 trees and New Metaldyne sale does not include Middleville site The sale of Metaldyne properties to MD Investors does not include the idle Middleville plant. Metaldyne Corporation announced in an Oct. 16 press release that it had completed the sale of substantially all of its assets to MD Investors Corporation. The 110 employees of the Middleville facility were notified in May that the site would close Aug. 31. A few employees remain, however, as the company works through bankruptcy proceedings. The purchase was made under a courtsupervised Bankruptcy Code, section 363 auction process. MD Investors paid approximately $40 million in cash, subject to adjustments under the asset purchase agreement, plus the assumption of certain debt and liabilities, and credit bid more than $425 million of secured term debt. The new company will operate under the name Metaldyne, LLC. “These Metaldyne operations have solid product portfolios, advanced technologies and an experienced workforce,” said Shary Moalemzadeh of MD Investors. “We have created a powertrain-focused company that will be a stable supplier to the global automotive industry, which we believe will benefit Metaldyne’s customers and other stakeholders.” MD Investors was formed by a group of Metaldyne’s existing term lenders led by The Carlyle Group, one of the largest global private equity firms with just over $85 billion of assets. The new Metaldyne will be headquartered in Plymouth and retain technical/commercial offices in Dieburg, Germany, and in Tokyo. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT To: The Residents and Property Owners of Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, the Owners of Land Within the Special Assessment District No. 1 and any Other Interested Persons: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Supervisor has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared covering all properties within the Leach Lake Special Assessment District No. 1 benefited by the proposed engineering costs of a sewer project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs of the engineering costs of proposed Leach and Middle Lake Sewer Project Special Assessment District as more particularly shown on the plans and estimates of costs of the engineer on file with the Township Clerk at 885 River Rd. Hastings, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total estimated cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is $12,558.00 per parcel. (Without ARRA funds it would be $20,587.00 per parcel.) smoking everybody out. It is aimed at people doing it improperly.” Middleton said the ordinance enforcement was “100 percent complaint-driven. Wet grass smoke in neighboring houses, health problems — there is no way of taking care of the person being violated without the ordinance.” He added that there were between 50 and 75 complaints about the burning of trash and other substances. Enforcement alternatives are the DNR and the Michigan Department of For connected parcels For vacant parcels $12,558.00 $3,053.00 At 3.5% interest for 20 years, average annual cost is as follows: For connected parcels For vacant parcels $833.66 $202.67 For further information you are invited to examine the Roll. Stange. “There’s numerous leases,” said Noteboom. “We have leases out there (at the airport) that at 30 years or 20 years the buildings revert back to the commission and they pay no ground leases. There are ground leases ... there are people out there that pay a certain square footage per year that they renew after a certain amount of years — that is the lease we will have if I purchase the building. It will be on a per-square-foot basis” McNabb-Stange insisted that a lease agreement was attached to the sales agreement, and if council approved the sale, they would also be approving the terms of the attached lease agreement. “That is not correct, that is not how this is set up,” said Noteboom. “The wording right in here,” said McNabbStange. “That is not how this is set up,” said Noteboom. “If you’re not going to sell that building, then why would you waste the time going into the rest of the contract. First you’ve got to agree to sell the building. If you’re not willing to do that, then I’m not going to enter into a lease, either.” Noteboom once again said that the lease agreement McNabb-Stange had was not attached to the sales agreement. He reiterated that the lease agreement would be a persquare-foot lease, and the airport commission would not have to buy the building back at the end of the lease. McNabb-Stange said that the lease agreement attached to the buy/sell agreement does not allow a commercially licensed maintenance facility. May interrupted the discussion between Noteboom and McNabb-Stange and called for a vote. “We can’t change the agreement now, you’ve just approved it as written,” said McNabb-Stange after the roll-call vote was taken. “If you find any discrepancies as you are reviewing it, you can always bring back an amended agreement for review and approval so that those discrepancies, if any exist, can be remedied,” said Stephanie Fekkes, the city’s attorney. “And, I can tell you, if there are any, we will fix them,” said Noteboom. Jasperse said that he voted no because, “if you can’t agree on the agreement ... I have nothing against selling it to you (Noteboom) ... I would certainly support a motion that said we’re going to sell it to you and that we were going work out the terms.” In other business the council: • Held a public hearing and then approved a motion to create an industrial development district (IDD) at 1018 Enterprise Drive in the Hastings Business Park as requested by Tom Shaw of Michigan Green Products LLC. In his request, Shaw stated that his company would bring in approximately 30 jobs during the next two years and would expand operations in another three to five years. The IDD designation would allow Shaw to apply for an industrial tax abatement for new equipment and facilities at the site in the future. • Held a public hearing and later approved a motion to apply to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for a community development block grant totaling $98,153 for improvements to the facade of the former Hastings Press building at the corner of Church and State streets in downtown Hastings. The portion of renovations not cov- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hastings Township Board will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon reasonable notice to the Hastings Township Clerk of the need for the same at least five days prior to the aforesaid hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concerning the foregoing. 77539336 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield displays a loss-control achievement award from the Michigan Municipal League Workers Compensation Fund while Hastings Mayor Bob May reads a letter from the organization recognizing the city for its safety record. ered by funding from the grant will be covered by private sources. The city does not have to provide a local match. • Approved a request from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual Christmas Weekend Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5. Events will include a nativity scene dedication, tree-lighting ceremony, art hop, holiday open houses at participating downtown businesses and the annual Christmas parade at 2 p.m. Dec. 5. • Approved a request to allow the residents of Thornapple Manor, accompanied by an aide, to fish at Fish Hatchery Park as long as they follow all applicable game laws. • Held a first reading of an ordinance that would create a neighborhood edge (NE) zone. The Hastings Planning Commission recommended creation of the NE zone in accordance with recommendations in the city’s comprehensive community plan (CCP), which calls for the NE zone to replace existing apartment/office (AO) zoning in certain residential neighborhoods near the downtown. The intent is to maintain existing neighborhoods near the downtown business district while allowing conversions to multi-family or office use. The ordinance would create a NE zoning district but not rezone any property at the time of its adoption. The actual rezoning of property would occur in the near future. • Conducted a first reading of an ordinance that would regulate wind energy systems in the city. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP SNOW PLOWING POSITION AVAILABLE Orangeville Township Hall every 2+ inches of snow Snow plowing Orangeville Fire Station - From the front of the building to the road - Side parking area to the south, so you will have one row of parking - Vlear both entrances to the lot - Clear to the doors and by the gas pump behind the building - Every 2+ inches of snow Please contact Thomas Rook at 269-978-0804 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Joint City/Township Library Board Applications will be taken to fill a 3-year term on the Library Board. They can be obtained by calling or writing the Township Hall. Deadline for return is 4:00 pm November 10, 2009. Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9690 • Approved a resolution authorizing Consumers Energy to replace several mercury vapor lights with high-pressure sodium fixtures. Consumers requires such a resolution each time it upgrades a fixture in the system, even if there is no cost to the municipality. • Approved a motion authorizing May and City Clerk Tom Emery to sign a joint library board agreement reflecting the terms of the library service millage passed in August by both Hastings and Rutland charter townships. • Approved amendments to the service and maintenance agreements for the sewer system for Leach and Middle lakes in Carlton and Hastings Charter townships. The amendments would allow Carlton Township to pursue funding for the sewer project. Fekkes said the amendments regard provisions for termination of service and the agreement between the city and Carlton Township, should the township fail to follow through on requirements. Mansfield noted that there has to be appropriate 150 days’ notice to the township that service and the agreement are to be terminated if the situation arises. And, if the township is taking steps to rectify the problem, the city would not be allowed to terminate the service and agreement. He also noted that for the 20-year duration of the bond, the county would own the sewer system serving the lakes, including the parts inside the city of Hastings. However, after 20 years the city would assume ownership of the City of Hastings is taking bids for 77539387 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and thereafter confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended. Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk (at the Township Hall) during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. some gung-ho person looking to make a reputation?” he asked. He closed asking for common sense. Following the closure of the discussion of the ordinance, Middleton delivered his monthly report, noting that there were two fire calls in the township; one was a grass fire, and in the other, a residence was destroyed. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment per parcel cost with 40% forgiveness per ARRA funds is as follows: Environmental Quality (DEQ). Cathy Strickland, resident and member of the township’s planning commission, noted, “These kinds of laws and rules lead to more aggravation among neighbors.” It was suggested there might be tax consequences, although the speaker did not explain what he meant. It was also noted that apparently one could burn materials next to the roadway. The rigor of interpretation by a successor to Middleton concerned him: “What if we get DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings invites applications for the position of Director of Public Services. The Director oversees the operation, maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City’s facilities. Specific focus on streets and related infrastructure and the provision of water and sewer services. Supervises enforcement of the Code of Ordinances. Assists with zoning administration and community development initiatives. Manages a staff of 13. Responsible for budget development, administration, and control in relevant areas. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred with substantial experience (at least 5 years) in directly related work, preferably with a municipal employer. Successful supervisory experience; computer literacy, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and commitment to a team approach are all required. Additional education and experience are preferred. Complete job description available on request from City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.2468. To apply, submit letter of interest and resume by November 1, 2009. 77539485 77539170 Jeffrey P. Mansfield City Manager/City Engineer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Douglas Sanker and Jennifer A Griffin, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 762 Green Meadows Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-8181. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 16, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 16, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539367 File # 290044F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael K Raber and Betty J Raber, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 212 Meadowlark Ct, Middleville, MI 49333-9403. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 16, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 16, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539399 File # 289885F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Phillip Welch and Denise Welch, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 39 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville, MI 49073-9794. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 16, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 16, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539355 File # 288970F01 To: Shawn Rosenberger and Ruth Rosenberger 987 Gerkie Drive Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539473 File Number: 283.0423 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: James C. Deitz 145 Manor Drive Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539471 File Number: 617.0308 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Baldwin, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in instrument 1108739, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 72/100 Dollars ($77,703.72), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 57 feet and 9 inches of the South 10 rods of Lots 9 and 10 of the Original Plat of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539264 File #283395F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Wymer fka Brenda L. Pywell, single, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2003 and recorded June 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107219, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 38/100 Dollars ($40,916.38) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66, except the North 10 feet thereof, the original Plat of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.7493 77539461 NOTICE OF INTENDED FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT ON A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE To: Susan E. Cole, a single woman (the "Borrower") Property address: 11928 Lakeridge Drive, Yankee Springs, Michigan 49348 This notice is being published as required by MCLA §600.3201, et seq. (the "Act"). The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with, CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, which holds a mortgage on the above property. Nadine Miller (the "Designated Person") is the person designated under Section 3205a(1)(c) of the Act to contact and that has the authority to make the agreements under Sections 3205b and 3205c of the Act. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (517) 373-8370. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the Designated Person, foreclosure by advertisement proceedings under the Act will not be commenced until 90 days after the date a separate notice under the Act is being mailed to the Borrower. If the Borrower and the Designated Person reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by that firm will be used for that purpose. October 22, 2009 Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Attorneys for Lender By Timothy Hillegonds, a Partner 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 77539426 (616) 752-2132 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage given by TONY NIELSEN and VALERIE NIELSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagor; to ISABELLA BANK (a/k/a ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION, f/k/a GREENVILLE COMMUNITY BANK), a Michigan Banking Corporation, as Mortgagee, the Mortgage being dated June 19, 2001 and recorded July 19, 2001 as Instrument No. 1063281 of Barry County Records. By reason of such Default, as of 10/9/09 there is claimed due, for principal and interest at 6.990% percent per annum, the sum of $35,932.85. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof. Under the Power of Sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses (including the attorney fee) and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagee as provided by Law, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, at public venue at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, the place holding the Circuit Court, located at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 1 of Pleasant Valley Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 13. PP# 08-16-270-001-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be reduced as provided by said statute. 10/16/09 /S/ Steve Lobert (P56590) LOBERT & FRANSTED, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 119 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 77539428 (231) 796-7609 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Scott Pearson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 610 S Park St, Hastings, MI 49058-2140. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 16, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 16, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539396 File # 290225F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Mark Edger and Brenda Edger, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 412 W Clinton St, Hastings, MI 490582103. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539444 File # 290575F01 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on January 18, 2008 by Frank J. Tichvon, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of the Frank J. Tichvon Trust, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 23, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document No. 20080123-0000687. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Note, which is secured by the Mortgage, the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 89/100 Dollars ($455,719.89). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with default interest, as provided by the Note and Mortgage, legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 541.71 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 778.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" WEST 2513.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" EAST 14.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 1597.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" EAST 763.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 915.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE 129.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FENCE IN A TREE ROW; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID CENTERLINE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST TO WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 2052.28 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 433.70 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 160.48 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" WEST 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" EAST 433.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" EAST 235.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59'29" EAST 1468.22 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'49" EAST 149.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24'06" WEST 123.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 30'00" WEST 36.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 40'18" WEST 139.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 12'03" WEST 250.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 20'24" WEST 28.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 36'49" WEST 481.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'37" WEST 334.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53'57" WEST 105.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 55'33" WEST 101.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10'01" WEST 173.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09'18" WEST 191.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 34'54" WEST 209.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19'10" WEST 191.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 26'27" WEST 197.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" WEST 387.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 17'22" WEST 329.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 19'46" WEST 170.34 FEET' THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 19'57" WEST 230.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47'29" WEST 52.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'51" WEST 133.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52'21" EAST 131.07 FEET (THE LAST 21 CALLS WERE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A FENCE IN A TREE ROW); THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32'48" WEST 111.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16'56" WEST 128.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 25'44" EAST 2642.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ON THE SECTION LINE 320.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 408.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 408.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 640.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" WEST 350.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" EAST 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON, Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: September 28, 2009 By: /s/ J. Patrick Hackett J. Patrick Hackett 250 Monroe Avenue Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77539006 (616) 831-1700 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Real Estate/Developmental Interest Position and the Agricultural Interest Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 12, 2009. 77539492 �Page 14 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederic J. Saint Amour, II, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005 in instrument 1154234, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen And 86/100 Dollars ($116,218.86), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Craig-Garwood Plat, thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 150 Feet to the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 Degrees 16 Minutes East 83 Feet, thence North 48 Degrees 14 Minutes East 125, Thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 207.3 Feet, thence North 40 Degrees 16 Minutes West 33 Feet to a Point in the center of Hammond Road, thence in a South and West Direction to the Point of Beginning, being the Southeast 1/4 fo Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539073 File #287197F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert M. Encinas Jr. and Katherine A. Encinas, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2006 and recorded August 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168013, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($81,150.89) including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 10, Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 17; thence East 88 feet to center of cement wall; thence North 57 feet 4 inches; thence West to the West line of Lot 10; thence South to beginning. Except beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 5.5 feet along the South lot line; thence Northwesterly to a 5.5 feet North of beginning; thence South 5.5 feet along West lot line to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539303 File No. 213.4304 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN CARY, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 29, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080529-0005661 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred One and 58/100 Dollars ($55,201.58). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 12th day of November, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The North 100 Rods of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT the West 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30, ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears North 11°40' West 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Also, Beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, running thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears 11°40' West 270 feet to the place of beginning. Also (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the abovedescribed premises and which may hereafter attach thereto; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights, conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Act of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: 2059 Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-06-030-012-00, 08-06-030-013-00, 0806-030-014-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539124 1711649-1 • REQUEST FOR BIDS • REPLACE/REPAIR ROOF ON THE TERMINAL BUILDING The Hastings City Barry County Airport is accepting bids for the repair and replacement of the roof on the terminal building at the airport. Specifications will be available at the Hastings Airport by appointment. Please call 269-838-5874 or 269-804-9588 and talk to Mark. Bids will be received at The Managers office at the Hastings City Barry County Airport until 11/06/2009 at 3:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read out loud at the Hastings Airport Commission meeting, held at the Hastings City Barry County Airport. The Airport Commission has the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Terminal roof repair Hastings Airport”. Mark Noteboom, Airport Manager 77539502 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine and Jacob Dekleine, Husband and Wife, to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. nka CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174496, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 97/100 Dollars ($74,756.97) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 20 of East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1074113, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539158 File No. 241.7187 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. Sherman, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156663, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($139,859.53), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 6; thence North along the West line of said Section 6, 1528 feet; thence North 48 degrees 10 minutes East 2318 feet; thence South 39 degrees 0 minutes East 11.5 feet; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East 469.7 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 26 degrees 1 minute East, 175 feet; thence South 48 degrees 25 minutes West, 75 feet; thence North 26 degrees 1 minute West to the center of County Highway; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East along the centerline of said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539241 File #283851F01 SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2009 All board members present; Library Administrator Evelyn Holtzwarth, 2 guests. Approved two library agreements. Approved consent agenda and dept. reports. Adopted Resolution Scheduling the Hearing on Final Assessment Roll for Leach Lake Sewer: October 27 at 7 p.m. Adopted Resolution to Approve Leach Lake Sewer Bond Contract. Set date for Budget Hearing: December 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. Adopted Budget Amendments totaling $7,540. Paid the outstanding bills. Adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Submitted by: Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77539483 Jim brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah C. Hussong, a woman, and Shawn M. Hussong, a married man, each an undivided one-half (1/2) interest as tenants in common, of the second part, joined by Eshah Hussong, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 2006, and recorded on November 20, 2006 in instrument 1172956, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 25 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 13/100 Dollars ($167,809.13), including interest at 8.93% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of West Beach according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2, of plats, page 67, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539109 File #283357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bayard E Richardson and Nancy J Richardson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on June 12, 2006 in instrument 1165860, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWHEQ, Inc., Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-S3 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree And 67/100 Dollars ($12,293.67), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 Feet North Find 550.28 Feet West Of The Southeast Corner Of The Northwest Fractional 1/4 Of The Southeast 1/4 Of Section 32, Thence Due North 185 Feet, Thence Due East 200 Feet, Thence Due South 185 Feet, Thence Due West 200 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Also The Rights Of Ingress And Egress Over The Original And New Roads To Leach Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539253 File #283329F01 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Lee, Carr Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Public Hearing for the 2010 Budget was held. Accepted Resolution #2009-113 to approve the redetermination of costs for the 2009 special assessment district for the Algonquin Lake weed abatement program. Hallifax Services contract was renewed for another 3 year term by roll call vote. Accepted the Purchase Agreement for 2.9 acres of township property for a hotel, will review in one year if construction has not started. Accepted Resolution #2009-114 approving the Library Service Agreement for a ten year term. Accepted Resolution #2009-115 approving the Amended and Restated Joint Library Board Agreement. Instructed the Clerk to prepare the proper document to rescind Ordinance #2005-106, Cost Recovery Fees. Meeting Adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77539481 www.rutlandtownship.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Gates, a single man as his sole and separate property, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2007, and recorded on April 2, 2007 in instrument 1178187, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred FiftyThree And 38/100 Dollars ($127,353.38), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan Except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West also EXCEPT the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538965 File #282761F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Denna M Smith, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 5, 2008, and recorded on September 15, 2008 in instrument 20080915-0009163, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred SeventyThree And 94/100 Dollars ($87,773.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South 16 rods, Thence West 20 rods, Thence North 16 rods, Thence East 20 rods to beginning. Except beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 36, a distance of 264 feet; Thence West 153 feet, Thence North 194 feet; Thence West 47 feet; Thence North 70 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 36, Thence East along said 1/4 line 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539094 File #283160F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kirk Robert Reed and Candace Kay Reed, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2003 and recorded February 11, 2003 in Instrument Number 1097473, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Three and 0/100 Dollars ($162,643.00) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 92 and 93, Valley Park Shores Number 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539451 File No. 426.0423 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 85/100 Dollars ($47,923.85), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77539082 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Herman and Gail R. Herman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2004, and recorded on November 29, 2004 in instrument 1137827, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($63,649.94), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1033 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, thence West 58 feet; thence South 4 1/2 Rods, thence East 58 feet; thence North 4 1/2 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539114 File #287162F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Vinkemulder, a married man a/k/a Bruce D. Vinkemulder and Ana Vinkemulder, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12, 2006, and recorded on June 19, 2006 in instrument 1164861, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred TwentyFour And 67/100 Dollars ($219,224.67), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Poplar Beach according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539291 File #283333F01 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention William J. Stanley and Michelle Stanley, regarding the property at 808 Greenwood St Middleville, MI 49333. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: October 22, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation 77539438 Our File No: 09-15534 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon Manni and Jennifer Manni, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2004, and recorded on June 14, 2004 in instrument 1129226, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($77,532.65), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 945 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539349 File #091252F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST 60.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77539466 Southfield, MI 48075 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. GEHL, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 17, 2008, as instrument number 20080617-0006304 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Two and 99/100 Dollars ($84,002.99). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00°47'33" West 1021.86 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89°42'19" West 718.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89°42'19" West 159.99 feet; thence South 01°12'42" East 33.0 feet; thence South 89°42'19" West 140.01 feet; thence North 01°12'42" West 330.58 feet; thence North 89°42'19" East 300.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01°12'42" East 297.58 feet to the place of beginning. This parcel is subject to a storm water retention easement. Also subject to and together with an easement as described: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°39'11" West 1310.70 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 1; thence North 01°12'42" West 1023.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of the cen- terline of said 66 foot wide easement; thence North 89°42'19" East 1050.0 feet along the South line of the North 297.58 feet of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the place of ending of said 66 foot Easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described place of ending. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the above-described premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; and (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Eagle Ridge Drive, Middleville, Michigan P.P. # 08-14-001-013-02 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 1712848-1 77539119 MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDRICK L. DROBNY JR., A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2007, and recorded on September 4, 2007, in Document No. 20070904-0001578, and modified on December 17, 2008, recorded January 14, 2009, in Document No. 20090114-0000328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred TwentySix Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($166,126.52), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 Charlton Park hosting annual Halloween celebration Oct. 24 Hayrides, cider, trick-or-treating and contests will be part of the annual All Hallow’s Eve at Charlton Park Saturday, Oct. 24. Saturday, Oct. 24, the annual “All Hallow’s Eve” celebration will take place at Historic Charlton Park from 3 to 6 p.m. This family-oriented event begins with a trick or treat through the historic village. Here visitors can sample old-fashioned candies and treats and enjoy a drink of fresh cider, take a hayride and paint a tiny pumpkin. The annual costume parade will be followed by costume judging and awards. This year’s categories for the costume contest are: most frightening, most creative, most unique, most historically accurate, most adorable, best of the animal kingdom and best entourage. Everyone is encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin for the jack-o-lantern contest. Other vegetables also are welcome – be creative. All entries can be taken home at the end of the day. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at the park or at the gate Oct. 24. Admission is $3 per person, with children 2 years and under admitted free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Historic Charlton Park at 269-945-3775 or visit the Website at www.charltonpark.org. The park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. �Page 16 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William L. Dean and Rhonda K. Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2005, and recorded on May 17, 2005 in instrument 1146627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five And 68/100 Dollars ($149,475.68), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 61, North Ridge Estates No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 56, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538949 File #282326F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry McKelvey and April McKelvey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2001, and recorded on March 16, 2001 in instrument 1056869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five And 55/100 Dollars ($96,465.55), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East along the Section line 472.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 40 seconds East 218.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 188.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds East 1088.24 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds East 658.48 feet to the South line of Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds West, along the Section line 1310.94 feet to beginning EXCEPT: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East, along the Section Line, 545.88 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East along the Section line 765.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds West 658.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds West 765.06 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East, 658.08 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539420 File #283399F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann Gray and Dorman Gray, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008 and recorded August 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 200808110008140, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,415.26) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Southeastern Village Number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539446 File No. 310.6208 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott E Manning, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Lender Fremont Investment & Loan, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of September, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of January, 2005 in Instrument #1153221 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven and 86/100 ($86,627.86), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Unit No. 13, East Town Homes Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document # 1074113 as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/22/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77539358 248-362-2600 Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Bosworth, a single man, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2006 and recorded June 20, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166234, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven and 45/100 Dollars ($111,687.45) including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All of Lot 14 and the South one-half of Lot 13 and the North 14 feet of Lot 15, Block 44, of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538984 File No. 362.6725 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Janet A. Sherk, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 30, 2008 and recorded June 17, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806170006319, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight and 14/100 Dollars ($69,778.14) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 29, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 4 of Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 1, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77538991 File No. 310.5022 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juliet M. Bourdo, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 13, 2003 in instrument 1097560, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 51/100 Dollars ($55,349.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 25 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of Marsh Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539281 File #289223F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sally Lue Stanton, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2006, and recorded on November 6, 2006, as Document Number: 1172399, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 16, 2009 as Document Number: 200909160009263, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Twelve and 30/100 ($185,012.30) including interest at the rate of 8.39000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds East, 1101.29 feet along the North Line of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West 233.3 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence Southeasterly 110.17 feet along the arc of a curve to the right; The radius of which is 549.95 feet and the chord of which bears South 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East, 109.99 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 317.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 13 seconds West, 231.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 57 minutes 47 seconds West, 57.42 feet; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 49 seconds West, 860.67 feet to the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 33; thence North 01 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, 825.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to the Private Easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 33 feet thereof, Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as: 4443 West Grange Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: October 1, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for The Lending Group, Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77538956 Case No. 09MI00610-3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Morley and Linda Morley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to FMB-First Michigan BankGrand Rapids, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1992, and recorded on March 24, 1992 in Liber 538 on Page 383, and modified by agreement recorded on May 11, 1999 in instrument 1029379, and assigned by said Mortgagee to FMB-First Michigan Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyFive And 54/100 Dollars ($56,755.54), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 13 seconds West 1888.91 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the South line of the North 650 feet of said Southeast 1/4 which lies South of the North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 60.99 feet along said line to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 236.0 feet along said centerline to place of beginning; thence continuing North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 379.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 382.34 feet parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds West 379.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West 382.34 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Whitneyville Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539433 File #285455F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver and Penny Seaver, husband and wife, to Ross Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146953, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument No. 200804160004150, Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two and 7/100 Dollars ($86,372.07) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058.43 feet East of the West one-quarter post of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Poplar Beach Plat as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.00 feet; thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kline Street 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 seconds East, along said Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.6197 77539456 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua D Hill a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 29, 2008, and recorded on May 6, 2008 in instrument 200805060004823, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($106,108.52), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1063 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber A of Plats, page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538934 File #286726F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Mays and John E. Mays, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2006, and recorded on November 30, 2006 in instrument 1173313, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Three And 23/100 Dollars ($106,903.23), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1220 and 1221 of The City (Formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539218 File #288451F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elicio Lee Ingersoll and Marsha Ingersoll, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2007, and recorded on April 3, 2007 in instrument 1178267, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 10/100 Dollars ($137,550.10), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 29, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 10 of H.J. Kenfields Addtion to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 1, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77538671 File #231538F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry L Washburn, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006, and recorded on April 27, 2006 in instrument 1163677, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($159,748.88), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Boulder Creek Estates according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 23 of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539296 File #282778F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven and 97/100 Dollars ($20,657.97), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 77539088 (616) 531-7711 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC C. ANDERSON, THOMAS S. ANDERSON and MARK ANDERSON, as joint tenants (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, a division of First Financial Bank N.A., of 450 W. Lincoln Highway, Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated September 9, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 13, 2005, as instrument number 1152665 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank N.A. assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by assignment dated September 14, 2009, recorded September 29, 2009, as instrument number 200909290009655, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Three Thousand One Hundred Forty and 82/100 Dollars ($83,140.82). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The East 1/2 of Lot 7 and the West 1/2 of the lot 8 of Block 2 of James Dunnings Addition to the City, according to the recorded plat thereof. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 721 W. Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-035-016-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539137 1705583-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 in instrument 1028695, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 16/100 Dollars ($101,533.16), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lying In The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 12, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described As Follows: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section; Thence West Along The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 394.00; Thence South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 50.00 Feet To The True Place Of Beginning; Thence Continuing South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 200.00 Feet; Thence West Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 228.41 Feet To The East Bank Of The Thornapple River; Thence North 09 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds West 10.11 Feet; Thence Northerly Along The East Bank Of The Thornapple River To A Point 230.00 Feet West Of The Place Of Beginning; Thence East Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 230.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Together With And Subject To An Easement For Driveway Purposes Over A Strip Of Land 33.00 Feet Wide, 16.50 Feet Each Side Of A Centerline Described As: Beginning At A Point On The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 12, Said Point Lying West 394.00 Feet From The Northeast Corner Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4; Thence South, Parallel With The East Line Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 250.00 Feet To The End Of Said Described Centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539286 File #064283F04 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certain mortgages executed by Joseph A. Harper, a single man a/k/a Joseph Alan Harper, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, on August 20, 2007, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 17, 2007, in Document No. 20070917-0003058, and a mortgage dated July 31, 2008, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 31, 2008 in Document No. 20080731-0007752 [collectively referred to as the “Mortgages”], on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Four and 69/100 Dollars ($138,964.69), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgages as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 650 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence East 600 feet parallel with the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 530 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to the true point of beginning; thence South 530 feet; thence West 600 feet to said 1/4 line; thence South 650 feet to said South 1/4 corner; thence East 520 feet, more or less to a point on said South line of the Southeast 1/4 distant West 800 feet from the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 250 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence East 300 feet parallel with said South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 300 feet parallel with said East line, thence East 300 feet parallel with said South Section line; thence South 300 feet parallel with said East line; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to said Section line; thence East along said Section line 434 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North along said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, 1180 feet more or less to the Southeast corner of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence West along the South line of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, a distance of 660 feet more or less to the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence Westerly 60 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southernmost 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. Also subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes over Westernmost 66 feet thereof for Angie’s Run Drive, including an easement for ingress and egress appurtenant thereto over the West 66 feet (easement running North and South) of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence West 434 feet along the South line of Section 23 for the true point of beginning; thence West 66 feet along said South line of Section 23; thence North 550 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as 2340 Cloverdale Road, Delton, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: October 15, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77539316 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 TK boys’ cross country beats Saxons, falls to the Sailors Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team split its duals with Hastings and South Christian Wednesday afternoon at Wayland Union High School. The Trojans scored a 22-37 win over Hastings, but fell 23-34 against South Christian. South Christian was 2-0 on the day, also topping Hastings 19-42. In the dual with Hastings, TK’s Dustin Brummel was first in 17 minutes 46.0 seconds. Hastings’ Mitch Singleterry was second in 18:01.0, and the Trojans were able to have the next two finishers. Tim Olsen was third in 18:09.0, and Carl Olsen fourth in 18:23.0. TK’s Matt Williamson was sixth in 19:16.3, and Austin LaVire eighth in 19:33.1. Hastings had Taylor Klotz place fifth in 19:06.7, Mile Belcher seventh in 19:29.8, Pale Belcher 11th in 19:56.2, and Matt Cathcart 12th in 19:58.0. The overall champion in the race was South Christian’s Ben Bosch, who came in in 17:24.0. Thornapple Kellogg’s girls fell to both the Saxons and Sailors. South Christian topped the Trojans 25-36. Hastings beat TK 25-30. The Trojans’ had the top two runners, with Allyson Winchester first in 18:43.7 and Casey Lawson second in 20:08.8. The top five South Christian and Hastings runners were both able to finish before the third Trojan. TK’s Sarah Densberger came in in 23:10.9, Jessica Crawford in 23:15.6, and Olivia LaJoye in 23:18.9. Emma Bykerk led South Christian with a time of 21:48.7, and Kelley Tuinenga was next across the line in 21:54.0. Hastings’ leader was Alaina Case, who came in in 22:04.0. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Hop and Deborah L. Hop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to NPB Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on October 6, 2004 in instrument 1135069, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Leader Financial Services as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four And 50/100 Dollars ($90,594.50), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Supervisors Plat of Sunset Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539390 File #289925F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rodney L. Nye and Elaine Nye, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March, A.D. 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2006, in Document Number 1161087, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late charges, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Twenty and 04/100 Dollars ($223,020.04). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2009, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to said west line, 319.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.7 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Public Utilities, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 2221.40 feet to the place of beginning of the easement herein described; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West second line, 68.16 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 999.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line, 706.16 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 638.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 933.40 feet to the place of beginning. Also, that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West line, 319.00 feet; thence East at right angles to said West line, 466.70 feet; thence South parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 09-007-001-15 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. TCF National Bank, a national banking association Dated: October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building 615 Griswold Street 77539310 Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 �Page 18 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner RECALL COMMITTEE, continued from page 1 lished guidelines for what information can be obtained from a government body by the public and how the public can obtain such information. When asked about the amount of money spent on the review of requests for information submitted through the state FOIA, Stoneburner, who is the township’s FOIA coordinator, said counsel was sought to avoid mistakes. “I’m the person responsible for the legal happenings in our township, and any time I feel that it’s necessary to use Ken Sparks on something like this, I certainly will do that because I don’t want to make a mistake,” he said. “... I’m not a professional politician. I’ve only done this for a short time.” Stoneburner was elected in 2006, after replacing the township’s former supervisor, Tom Guthrie, who died in March 2005. Regarding allegations of violations of the Open Meetings Act, Robinson said the act was violated during the board’s July 8 meeting, when Mark Doster, a former officer of the Prairieville Township Police Department, was terminated from that position. In effect since 1977, the Open Meetings Act details, among other things, the transparency of actions and information government bodies are required to facilitate. The act states that a public body may enter into a session closed to the public to discuss the termination of a person holding a position like Doster held only if that person requests such a session. Robinson alleged that the board went into closed session to discuss Doster’s termination without Doster’s permission or presence at the July 8 meeting. “He had the right to be present,” he said. “He had the right to determine whether he wanted an open or a closed forum, and he also had the right to have counsel present. None of these things happened. He was out on patrol that night.” According to draft minutes of the July 8 meeting, the board entered into closed session that night and, after once again opening the meeting to the public, immediately discharged Doster. The heading on the minutes that is attributed to these details reads “Police Internal Discussion.” When asked about Doster’s termination, Stoneburner said the matter was never discussed during any meeting closed to the public. “We did not discuss the firing during the closed session, but I’m not going to elaborate on any or make any comments on a personnel issue,” he said. Responding to a question from an attendee of the meeting about the reason for Doster’s termination, Gray said the only information given to the public was that “he was terminated based on a review and recommendation letter prepared by a criminal justice expert.” Detailing the recall committee’s allegations regarding violations of the FOIA and attempts to conceal information, Gray said that in requesting copies of e-mails pertaining to township business, she never received copies of the attachments that were part of those emails. As previously reported, Gray said her requests for documents pertaining to the township resulted in her being charged 20 cents apiece for numerous documents containing only page numbers, along with 200 other documents, each containing no other message than the one commonly found at the end of e-mails: “No virus found in this incoming message.” However, at the informational hearing, Gray said that, at the request of Ritchie, the township board voted at its Oct. 14 meeting to refund the money Gray spent on the unrevealing documents. “I will commend Miss Ritchie as being the one who prompted the rest of the board to do the right thing and refund my money for that paperwork,” she said. In discussing allegations relating to concealing information, Gray said that after attempting to subscribe to a service offered by the township that allows people to be notified when special meetings of the township will be held, her subscription request was denied. Gray’s request, dated Sept. 9, reads, “Subscription for notification of all township board meetings (regular, special and budget) from this date forward,” and is titled, “FOIA Request.” Stoneburner said he referred the matter to the township’s attorney. A copy of a Sept. 16 letter to Gray from Stoneburner addresses, among other things, Gray’s request, and reads, “With respect to the portion of your request seeking a subscription for notification of all township board meetings (regular, special and budget) from this date forward, please note that the Freedom of Information Act provides a right to subscribe to future issuances of public records that are created, issued or disseminated on a regular basis. ... As such, I have made available a copy of the notices of all regularly scheduled township board meetings for 2009. I must decline your request to provide a subscription for special meetings or budget meetings, as those meeting notices are not ‘ ... created, issued or Bill Robinson addresses attendees, while Rebecca Gray looks over paperwork. disseminated on a regular basis.’” While Gray’s request originally was denied, she said in an interview Tuesday that the denial had been reconsidered and her request approved. In an appeal to Stoneburner dated Oct. 16, Gray wrote, “Again, under the Open Meetings Act ... ‘Upon the written request of an individual, organization, firm or corporation, and upon the requesting party’s payment of a yearly fee of not more than the reasonable estimated cost for printing and postage of such notices, a public body shall send to the requesting party by first class mail a copy of any notice required to be posted pursuant to section 5[2] to 5[5].’” A copy of a letter in response to Gray’s appeal from Stoneburner dated Oct. 19 reads, “... in your appeal dated October 16, 2009, you have now rephrased your original FOIA request pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. Specifically, your FOIA appeal is now requesting, under the Open Meetings Act, that Prairieville Township provide you a copy, via first class mail, of any notice required by sections 5[2] through 5[5] of the Open Meetings Act. Notably, any such notice would be provided by the township upon payment of an estimated cost for printing and postage for such notice. ... Pursuant to your request (via FOIA appeal) under the Open Meetings Act, Prairieville Township will provide you with a subscription for such notices, via first class mail, as required by Sections 5[2] through 5[5] of the Open Meetings Act, upon your payment of $10 to the township clerk. This fee is an estimate of the cost for printing and postage for such notices.” Based on comments made during the informational presentation, some attendees were in favor of the proposed recall election, and others were not. Attendee Phil Bosma addressed the crowd, saying, “As you listen to the various things that are going on, you run into a situation where you say, ‘Hey, there’s a bigger picture, here.’ We’re looking at something that just doesn’t look right. It doesn’t look like our best interests as taxpayers are being met by the board that’s in there right now. ... I think a lot of the board members are trying to do the right thing, but they’re not going about it in a way that preserves our best interests, in my opinion.” Another attendee said that a recall election was not necessary and that the community should rally around the board members and help them in correcting the mistakes they might be making. “They need help from all of us, if they’re making mistakes,” the attendee said. Attendee Susan Bosma identified herself as a one-time skeptic of the recall election who became convinced of its necessity after looking through information the recall committee had collected. “They have lots of evidence of wrongdoing, and they’ve tried very hard to have cooperation with the board, and it has not been supported,” she said. “So, I have gone from a skeptic to supporting the recall.” Of the recall committee’s efforts, Stoneburner said that he and the board would serve its members in their efforts just as it serves every member of the township. “Our township board is trying to work on the best behalf of the residents of Prairieville Township, and we’ll continue to do that,” he said. As a result of the request filed at the county clerk’s office by the recall committee, a clarity hearing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., today, at the Barry County Courts and Law Building, located at 206 W. Court St. in Hastings. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Agriculture Society had from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to re-elect Tom Bolo, Steve Converse and Don Geukes to the board of the society. At 8 p.m., these three were declared winners since they had been unopposed. Others currently serving on what is more commonly known as the fair board are Ron Tobias, John Mater, Dan Pickard, Duane Werner, Dennis Redman and Lee Wieringa. The main part of the annual meeting was a presentation by Dave DeHaan from Walker, Fluke and Sheldon PLC of the compilation of the society’s finances. Revenues of the fair were down because the State of Michigan eliminated much of its funding for this year’s county fairs. The society received only $2,501 in 2009, compared to the $94,100 received in 2008. DeHaan remarked that the weather must have been good at this year’s fair because even with the lack of state funding, the event made slightly more than $22,000. There was about $60,000 in depreciation of buildings on the Expo site. During the annual meeting, Tobias discussed the importance of all the members for helping to create a successful fair. He also said, “we won the weather game this past year.” Tobias announced that the only contract that has been made for the 2010 fair is with Jules & Beck, which provided rides for the first time in 2009. The 2010 fair will run from July 19 to 24, with 4-H events beginning July 17. Following the annual meeting, the board met to elect officers and organize for the coming year. Re-elected to their offices were President Tobias, Vice President Geukes, Secretary Mater and Treasurer Pickard. The next meeting of the Barry County Agriculture Society Board will be Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center. Officers of the Barry County Agriculture Society were elected by the members of the board following the annual meeting Monday, Oct. 19. Re-elected for the coming year are (seated, from left) President Ron Tobias, secretary John Mater, (standing) Vice President Don Geukes and Treasurer Dan Pickard. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Hearing scheduled for residents who failed to return juror questionnaires by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Barry County Clerk Pamela Jarvis said that as of Tuesday, Oct. 20, approximately 100 county residents who were mailed questionnaires in May to determine their eligibility for jury duty have failed to return those questionnaires to her, even though the return of such forms is required by state law. As a result, residents who did not return the questionnaires have been mailed notices to appear at a show-cause hearing Tuesday, Oct. 27, to determine what, if any, civil penalties all or some of the residents might face, she explained, adding that those who do return the questionnaires before the hearing will not be required to attend it. While Jarvis said she was unaware of what penalties might be imposed upon the residents, she added that in other counties, residents have been ordered to pay fines or perform community service. Jarvis said the county usually mails 3,500 questionnaires pertaining to jury duty each year, but it only mailed 2,000 this year as part of an effort to have the number of jurors sought more accurately reflect the number needed. She explained that the decision to lower the number of jurors sought was reached by Deputy Clerk Sarah Vandenburg, Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, Court Administrator Kathy Holman and herself. “We’re trying to be more efficient,” said Jarvis. She explained that because the number of jurors formerly sought by the county were far greater than necessary, the need for the county to pursue show-cause hearings like the one scheduled for next week has not existed for many years. “We haven’t done it in a while,” she said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 19 Saxons still in hunt for Gold, DK chasing sixth win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons’ playoff fate has been decided. They’re in. The O-K Gold Conference championship though is still up in the air. At 4-2 in the conference, the Saxons are just one game back of league leading Caledonia and Ottawa Hills. As of Wednesday afternoon the plan was for the Saxons to face Ottawa Hills at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. Caledonia will host Thornapple Kellogg Saturday at 3 p.m. Wins by the Saxons and Trojans would created a three-way tie for the O-K Gold Conference championship between the Saxons, Fighting Scots, and Bengals. “They’re a very good football team,” Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher said of Ottawa Hills’ Bengals. “They’re athletic. They’re well coached and disciplined. It should be a pretty good match-up. It’s for the conference title. If they win they can be cochamps, if we win depending on how Caledonia does we could be co-champs.” Needing 6-2 (5-1) Caledonia to fall to 2-6 (1-5) Thornapple Kellogg would seem like a stretch, but anything can happen in the O-K Gold Conference this fall. “For the size of schools we have, the Class B and Class A schools, the Gold is as good a football league as you’re going to find,” Rademacher said. “It’s very well balanced. If you don’t show up to play, it’s been proven the past couple weeks, anybody can beat anybody.” Case in point is last Friday’s 25-7 win by the Trojans over Forest Hills Eastern in Ada. The Hawks beat both Hastings and Caledonia earlier in the season. Delton Kellogg is still battling for a playoff spot at 5-3. To get there the Panthers would have to beat Kalamazoo Christian and Pennfield in the same season for the first time since 2000, which is also the last time Delton downed Pennfield. Pennfield comes into the contest battling Schoolcraft for the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship, both of those teams are 7-1 in the league. The Eagles take on Constantine this weekend. As of Wednesday Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, and Lakewood were all still scheduled to play their final regular season game at home on Friday night at 7 p.m. Maple Valley closes out its season at home against rival Olivet Friday. The Eagles improved to 6-2 on the season with a 53-31 win over Galesburg-Augusta last week. Lakewood looks for win number two at home against Ionia Friday. The Vikings are 17 on the year and the Bulldogs 2-6. Current Records Hastings Delton Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley 6-2 5-3 2-6 1-7 1-7 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 34, South Christian 22 Hastings ran nearly 90 plays on offense and ran the ball 81 times, piling up 523 yards on the ground in a 34-22 O-K Gold Conference victory over South Christian Friday night. The victory improved the Saxons to 6-2 on the season and guarantees them a spot in the MHSAA’s post-season tournament. Alex Randall and Dewey Slaughter combined for 58 rushing attempts. Randall rushed 34 times for 219 yards and scored the first three Saxon touchdowns. Slaughter had 24 carries for 83 yards and two scores. “The big three carried the load most of most of the night, Dewey, Randall, and (quarterback Sean) McKeough,” said Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher. McKeough added 15 rushes for 157 yards. The Saxons don’t worry about anybody wearing down from all that work. “You think about it, but Dewey’s been doing it a lot of years now,” said Rademacher. “He’s one of those guys who’s bigger and stronger, and a lot of times the more carries he gets the better he is. So you think about it, but he’s proven that he can get it done.” Randall, a junior, is beginning to prove it. He has a team-high 147 carries for 1,338 yards in eight games this season. He scored on runs of 12 and 21 yards in the second quarter for Hastings Friday, as his team built a 2014 half-time lead. Slaughter had the Saxons’ first score on a one yard run in the opening quarter. South Christian took the lead at 22-20 momentarily in the third quarter, on the sec- ond of two TD passes from Jordan Haan to Josh Sinnema, but Randall got the lead back for Hastings with a 20-yard scoring run before the end of the period. Slaughter added a second TD run, from three yards out, in the fourth. “It was a good feeling. It’s nice to have the sixth win and to have that out of the way and know we get to play some extra football,” Rademacher said. Haan connected on 17-of-29 pass attempts for 279 yards, with Matt Deppe hauling in six receptions for 142 yards to lead the Sailor offense. David DeJong led South Christian on the ground with 11 rushes for 100 yards. The Sailors had 144 total rushing yards for the game. “Defensively we played pretty well,” Rademacher said. “We made some mistakes, had some bad penalties especially on defense. They stepped it up the second half, being smarter and being on assignment.” DeJong pulled his team to within a point at 7-6, with a five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, and had two-point conversion runs following the final two South Christian touchdowns. Delton Kellogg 23, Kalamazoo Christian 21 One streak is snapped, now its on to the next one. Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team one victory of a guaranteed spot in the MHSAA’s post-season tournament with a 23-21 victory over Kalamazoo Christian Friday night in Delton. It was the first victory of the Panthers over the Comets since 2003. Delton Kellogg, which is now 5-3 on the year, closes out the regular season at home against Kalamazoo Valley Association leading Pennfield Friday night. Pennfield has not lost to the Delton Kellogg Panthers since 2000. If the Delton running game works as well against Pennfield as it did against Kalamazoo Christian, the host Panthers will have a chance. Delton Kellogg rushed for 313 yards in its victory over the Comets. Matt Ingle led the way carrying 23 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Bourdo had 15 carries for 82 yards and a score. The Panthers took a 10-0 first half lead thanks to a five-yard touchdown run by Ingle, and Gavin Brinley’s 32-yard field goal. Brinley, the Panther quarterback, did more work with his legs than his arms. He was also 2-of-3 on extra-point kicks. Delton Kellogg then held on in the second half, answering each of the Comets’ first two touchdowns. Kalamazoo Christian pulled to within three points in the third quarter on a 15-yard scoring run by Lorenzo Haskin and Zack Razenberg’s ensuing extra-point kick. Razenberg was 3-for-3 on extra-point tries. Ingle answered with a one-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter. Jorden DeHaan connected with Michael Visser on a 13-yard TD pass later in the quarter, but this time Bourdo answered for Delton with a 17-yard TD run. The Comets tacked on a one-yard Kurt Moddenman touchdown run late in the contest. DeHaan finished the game 10-of-22 passing for 97 yards. Visser finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Ben Brouwer had a team-high 16 rushes for 77 yards. Delton Kellogg’s defense was led by Cody Warner with 12 tackles and Chris Horrocks with 11. Thornapple Kellogg 25, Forest Hills Eastern 7 “We had a quick celebration, got on the bus, and went home.” That wasn’t something that Thornapple Kellogg varsity football coach Chad Ruger had been able to say this season, until Friday night. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity football team improved to 2-6 overall and 1-5 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 25-7 victory in Ada that spoiled Forest Hills Eastern’s homecoming. Trojan quarterback Coley McKeough con- nected on 11-of-20 pass attempts for 212 yards and three touchdowns, and added another touchdown and 120 yards on the ground. “The offensive line just had a breakout game tonight,” Ruger said. “They did a real nice job for Coley when he was trying to pass and opened up lanes for our runners.” Leading the way up front for TK were Corey Carpenter, Tyler Karcher, Adrian Foster, Austin Koehl, and Kenny Price. Price also had a huge defensive game, recording six tackles, a sack, and an interception. “We put a new stunt in for him tonight, and it seemed to work. He was getting through,” Ruger said of Price. The Trojans were able to rattle Hawk quarterback Zach Wilkerson a bit. Thomas Tabor added eight tackles, including one sack of Wilkerson. Other tackle leaders for TK on the night were Karcher with six and Robbie Enslen with five. “What we wanted to do tonight was pressure their quarterback as much as we could. They started out running the football, and finally we had to make a change that we didn’t expect to have to do tonight,” Ruger said. TK’s defense limited Wilkerson to a 16-of30 passing night, for 105 yards and no TD’s. The Hawks managed 127 yards on the ground, with nearly half of that coming on a 60-yard TD run by Jeshurun Washington in the first quarter. That TD run tied the game at seven. TK took the lead on its first possession, getting a 51-yard TD pass from McKeough to Jacob Bultema. McKeough and the Trojans then found the end zone three times in the second quarter, to push the lead to 25-7 by the half. McKeough had a 17-yard TD pass to Bultema, a ten-yard TD run of his own, then a 51-yard TD pass to Jesse Aubil. “We’ve been looking forward to a night like this for a while,” Ruger said. The loss for the Hawks means that their play-off hopes come down to the final week of the season. Forest Hills Eastern is now 5-3 overall, and 3-3 in the O-K Gold. DeWitt 52, Lakewood 6 DeWitt showed the Vikings why they're the number two state in Division 3 Friday night. The Panthers came to Lakewood and scored a 52-6 non-conference victory to improve to 8-0 on the year. The loss drops the Vikings to 1-7. “They're ranked number two in the state there,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “They're a good football team. Offensively they run the same offense as us and they run it proficiently passing wise and they run the ball too. And play defense. They're the best team I've seen here in a long time.” The Panthers jumped on the Vikings early, scoring two touchdowns within five minutes of each other to take a 14-0 lead, then added a third before the end of the first quarter two minutes after the second to go up 21-0. “I thought our kids started to surrender for a second, but they picked their heads back up and came back poppin'.,” Veitch said. “We were down 45-6 at the half, and they kept on hitting.” DeWitt quarterback Jimmy Williams tossed five touchdown passes on the night, accounting for the first five Panther scores. Williams tossed one each to Keifer Carson, Jordan Johnson, and Joel Stiffler in the opening quarter. He added a second to Johnson and a second to Stiffler in the first two minutes of the second quarter to push his team's lead to 35-0. Williams was 13-of-17 passing for the night, for 143 yards. Carson had two catches for 35 yards, Johnson five for 50, and Stiffler four for 53. Lakewood's big play came just after that fifth Panther TD. Jordan Smith hooked up with Nathan Bryans on an 80-yard TD pass that made it 35-6. Nathaniel Deak and Caleb Higbie added TD runs for the Panthers the rest of the way, and DeWitt also got a 40-yard field goal from Cody Ballard late in the first half. Ballard was also a perfect 7-for-7 on extra-point kicks. COURT NEWS Sept. 2, Cassidy Lee Sias, 23, of Freeport was found guilty in Barry County Circuit Court of retaining a financial transaction device (ATM card) without permission in June and July. Sias was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for one day served, ordered to pay costs and fees of $378 and was placed on probation for six months. The balance of the jail time will be suspended upon payment of the assessments. In July, Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher found Leon Haskell Madden, 26, of Hastings guilty of receiving and concealing stolen property. Madden was sentenced to 11 months in jail, with credit for one day served, and 36 months of probation. He also was ordered to pay costs and restitution totaling $7,509, the last eight months of his jail sentence to be suspended upon payment of assessments. Madden is to attend substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail or upon release. Jeffrey Jasper Waffle, 39, of Vermontville was found guilty of larceny of more than $1,000 but less than $2,000 by Judge Fisher in circuit court Sept. 24. Waffle was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 60 months of probation and was ordered to pay $628 in costs and restitution. John Brad Weddington, 36, of Hastings was found guilty Aug. 27 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with credit for three days served, 36 months of probation and was ordered to pay $1,528 in fees and restitution. The balance of Weddington’s jail time is to be suspended upon successful completion of drug court. Deak scored on a 15-yard run in the second quarter, and Higbie on a 12-yard run for the only score of the second half. On the ground, DeWitt totaled 208 yards. Higbie had six rushes for 47 yards and Dan Neteiverten for 65. Jason Parson added seven rushes for 74 yards. The Lakewood defense was led by Cody Lindemulder with 14 tackles. Wes Cramer and Ryan Steverson had nine tackles each. Smith completed 2-of-10 passes for 102 yards for the Viking offense, and was inter- cepted once. Bryans had two catches for 102 yards and the TD. Constantine 42, Maple Valley 7 Falcons may fly everywhere else, but in Constantine Friday night they stuck to the ground. Constantine's varsity football team became one of four Kalamazoo Valley Association teams to have a spot in the MHSAA post-season tournaments by scoring a 42-7 win over FOOTBALL, continued on page 21 Lion volleyball team able to string together a couple wins The Lions are on a roll. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team has won back-to-back Kalamazoo Valley Association contests, and last Saturday (Oct. 10) won the Saranac Invitational. The Lions knocked off Parchment 25-19, 25-18, 20-25, 25-21 Wednesday night to improve to 3-4 in the KVA. Maple Valley is now 22-12-6 overall on the year. “Our lead hitter, Tina Westendorp, is out with a hamstring injury,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “Coming in to assist were Lindsay Mudge and June Fasting. Both girls came ready to play and did a fantastic job.” Fasting had five digs, and Mudge four kills and three assists. After dropping game three, the Lions had to battle back from behind in game four. Westendorp isn’t so injured that she couldn’t help out. “In the fourth set I put Tina in to change the pace of the game, the team rallied and came back from being down 0-6 to win.” Westendorp finished with five kills. Jennifer Kent led the Lions with 13, and Tiffany Allwardt and Terri Hurosky had eight each. Hannah Young added seven, and Elizabeth Stewart six. Stewart had 17 assists on the night, and Karlee Mater 12. Allwardt led the Lions in digs with 17 and Sam Bissett had 13. “This team continues to prove their strength physically, but so much more importantly - mentally,” said Carpenter. Comstock ends Delton boys’ soccer season in D3 district Thiago Lima set a new Delton Kellogg school record with his 26th and 27th goals of the season, but that wasn’t enough for the Panthers in a 10-2 Division 3 district opening defeat against Comstock Monday. Adam Eggleston and Justin Derhammer each scored in the first ten minutes of the game for the Colts, before Lima answered for the Panthers 15 minutes into the game. Derhammer added his second goal of the game just before the half though. Comstock’s Jonathon Ellis and Lima both scored goals in the first ten minutes of the second half which made the score 4-2, but the remainder of the game was dominated by the Colts. Derhammer completed his hat-trick with a third goal, Colin Taylor scored three times for the Colts, and Michael Wiliams, and Matt Callan added single tallies the rest of the way. Comstock fired 32 shots at the Delton Kellogg net over the course of the game, with Janson Fluty making 22 saves for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg had just eight shots on goal. With the loss, Delton Kellogg ends the season with a 5-14 overall record. The Panthers lost two non-conference games to close out the regular season last week. Lawton topped Delton 7-2 Thursday, and Fennville scored a 2-1 win over the Panthers Wednesday. Lima had both goals against Lawton, and Joe Koopman had the only tally for Delton in the game against Fennville. Bowling Scores Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 19.5-8.5; Grove Street Cafe 17-11; Barry County Red Cross 15-13; Boyce Milk Hauler 15-13; Hurless Machine Shop 10-18; J-Bar Antique Tractors 7.5-20.5. Men’s High Game - K. Armstrong 214; D. Blakely 202; L. Porter 199; C. Armstrong 198; K. Beebe 196; P. Scobey 191; G. Hause 189; S. Hause 181; M. Yost 174. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 585; D. Blakely 573; L. Porter 555; C. Armstrong 493; K. Beebe 557; P. Scobey 499; C. Steeby 491; S. Hause 505; M. Yost 482. Women’s High Games - M. Westbrook 180; S. Beebe 170; D. Ware 168; B. Smith 158; J. Steeby 154; B. Moore 129; L. Whiteman 123. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 469; S. Beebe 451; D. Ware 440; B. Smith 452; J. Steeby 421; B. Moore 368; K. Moore 321. Tuesday Trios Colmans 28-4; Super Crips 17-15; Lu’s Team 16-15; Quick Resp Fire 15-17; Lynn Denton Agency 14-17; CBS 14-14; Lucky Strikes 14-14; Twisted Sister’s 13-11; Trouble 11-21; Sister’s 10-14; Latecomers 66; Team 12 0-16. High Games - Shirlee 202; Joanne 177; Tammy D. 202; Kim 162; Luanne 185; Merl 169; Renee 179; Paula 190; Sandi 164; Deb 167; Mary 162; Jerica G. 174; Lisa 167; Julie 179. Mixerettes Kent Oil 18-6; NBT 16-8; James Process Service 13-11; Dewey’s Auto Body 12-12; Dean’s Dolls 11-13; Sassy Babes 10-14; Nashville Chiropractic 10-14; Good Friends 6-18. Good Games and Series - B. Anders 169451; S. Nash 153-418; D. Kelley 174-456; T. Drake 168; L. Greer 163-437; M. Rodgers 159; K. Eberly 169; D. Snyder 192; T. Christopher 190; C. Hurless 157-433; E. Ulrich 176-483; J. Alflen 186-541; J. Rice 187; S. Merrill 220-589; K. Fowler 169; S. Dunham 192. Senior Citizens Usedtobe #1 19.5-8.5; Just Having Fun 199; Butterfingers 18-10; Three Gals & a Guy 17-11; Kuempel 16-12; Be Happy 16-12; King Pins 15.5-12.5; Sun Risers 15-13; Early Risers 13-15; Ward’s Friends 6-18*; Just Friends 6-18*; M&M’s 3-25. * games to be made up. Women’s Good Games and Series - R. Pitts 146-408; S. Pennington 189-473; S. Patch 213; Y. Markley 122-331; A. Tasker 146; J. Gasper 201-539; S. Krystiniak 160436; D. Larsen 169-477; S. Merrill 183; N. Bechtel 178-426. Men’s Good Games and Series - L. Brandt 206-547; W. Mallekoote 176-499; L. Markley 168; P. Gasper 202; G. Forbey 161; R. Walker 169; D. Kiersey 190-526; R. Hart 181; H. Gibson 168-500; B. Akers 214; P. Krystiniak 183-468. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 16.5-7.5; The River 15-5*; Four Pals 12.5-11.5; Hair Care 11-9*; Mill’s Landing 9-15; NBT 4-20. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - L. Friend 129; R. Pitts 124; S. Beebe 178-497; R. Murrah 180; A. Tasker 144; N. Boniface 173. Thursday Angels Miller Farm Repair 8-10; Varney’s Const. 17-11; Newton Const. 16-12; Hastings Bowl 15-13; Viking 14-14; Hastings City Bank 1315; Allure 12.5-15.5; Moore Apts. 12-16; Maude’s Team 11.5-16.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 11-17. High Games and Series - C. Cooper 191; B. Olson 128; J. Power 156; C. Hall 131; M. Chase 168; J. Madden 180; D. Staines 201; V. McGuire 133; L. Watson 175; J. Magoon 145; T. Wattles 130; D. Baker 135; D. Curtis 192466; C. Hurless 181; J. Gasper 186-521; C. Kuhlman 165; S. Davis 147; M. Gdula 224577; M. Moore 168; L. Kendall 183. Friday Night Mixed Dum Schitz 18; Matt’s Bunch 17; 9-n-aWiggle 15; Spencers Towing 15; Ten Pins 14; Haldan 13; Shirlee’s *@#* Family 13; Heads Out 12; Spare Time 12; Oldies Not Goodies 9; The 4 B’s 8; All But One 7; Team #13 2; Part Time 1. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 226-616; J. Gasper 205-575; L. Potter 201-561; M. Daniel 202-547; A. Hall 215545; J. Madden 170-509; M. Mathis 183-495; K. Matthews 150-410; L. Clark 138-365; B. Roush 202; S. Vandenburg 198; O. Gillons 182; F. Bell 172; C. Thomson 145. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Barnum 256-647; M. Pennington 243-610; M. Eaton 230-584; A. Taylor 205-559; J. Barnum III 200-522; T. Ramey 164-474; M. Kasinsky 233; B. Taylor 223; F. Thompson 211; J. Smith 180. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 20; Sandbaggers 16; Lanes Divided 16; Team Ate 15; Funky Bowlers 14; Straight Liners 13; Pinchasers 12; Late Arrivals 10; The Heath Gang 9; Shelly’s Country Daycare 9; Sunday Snoozers 6. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 229-559; M. Daniels 189-550; M. Heath 188-549; N. Mroz 189-515; A. Churchill 185-514; S. Symonds 118-290; H. Helmer 100-256; S. Vandenburg 212; D. Roberts 153; M. Olin 148; C. Demott 138. Men’s Good Games and Series - E. Bartlett 264-609; B. Shafer 211-591; T. Heath 204-583; C. Merica 212-551; S. Farlee 196537; T. Cooley 178-496; T. Demott 147-421; B. Rentz 256; DJ James 214; M. Eaton 204; B. Heath 192; J. Lesick 189; JJ Britten 160; B. Kelley 153. �Page 20 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Vikings earn shot at No. 1 South with district win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took more than two halves for the Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team to figure out how to attack Godwin Heights Monday in its Division 3 District Opener in Wyoming. When it finally clicked for the Vikings not only did they win a district game for the first time in the history of the program, they finally broke the school record for wins in a single season. Lakewood improved to 9-9-1 on the year with a 1-0 overtime victory over the host Wolverines. The victory earned the Vikings the right to take on top ranked South Christian (19-1-1) at South Christian in the district semifinals Wednesday night (Oct. 21). The winner of that game will face either Calvin Christian or Otsego in Saturday’s District Championship game. “I saw the record. It just had to go in,” said Lakewood’s Neo Kuras, who scored the game’s lone goal Monday on a header in the 95th minute of play. The Vikings’ Cody Brown sent a pass from the middle to the right side, where teammate Sam Desgranges corralled it. Desgranges crossed a chip shot into the middle, where it found the head of Kuras. “He took a good angle and was looking up the field,” Kuras said of Desgranges. “He saw me and it was just right. It was perfect.” Just 41 seconds remained in the first overtime session when the ball hit the back of the net. Godwin Heights had outshot the Vikings to that point 8-5, and had been doing what Lakewood head coach James LeVeque would have liked to see his team doing a little more of - playing offense from the outside in. “I preached, and preached, and preached, Lakewood’s Neo Kuras attempts to kick a loose ball away from Godwin Heights’ goalkeeper Victor Leyva during the second half of Monday's Division 3 district opener in Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings’ Sam Desgranges turns away from Godwin Height’s Nestor Rivera with the ball during Monday afternoon's Division 3 district opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and preached it. Get it outside,” LeVeque said. “This team’s defense consisted of four guys in a diamond that was no wider than the center circle. They just kept trying to bang it through the middle. It’s not a big team, so we should have had plenty of chances on crosses like that.” The Wolverines had actually been the ones creating chances like that, and had a couple of good opportunities on corner kicks late in the game where headers by Aaron Villafuerte went just wide. “Godwin was kind of like us, more of a speedy body type team,” Kuras said. “We were more of a hard working position on the field type team.” Zack Shook had a fine game in goal, earning the shut out. He was helped greatly by sweeper Genaro Salgado. Salgado actually started the game at stopper, was moved up to the center of the midfield, then spent some time at forward before going back to the sweeper spot where he could lead the Lakewood defense. “Genaro played a hell of a game today,” LeVeque said. “He kept them together. He moved back to sweeper by himself.” In the other district contests Monday, South Christian scored a 6-0 win over Fennville, Calvin Christian topped Kelloggsville 3-0, and Otsego scored a 4-2 win over Hopkins. Lakewood tied the school record for wins Last Thursday by closing the Capital Area Activities Conference Tournament with a shoot-out victory over Lansing Sexton. After two periods of regulation in the CAAC tournament, games jump right to a shoot out. Kuras, the Vikings’ fifth shooter, knocked a shot off the cross bar with a chance to win the game for Lakewood. Jake Thole, the Vikings first extra-shooter put his turn past the Sexton keeper though, and the final Sexton shooter fired his kick over the goal. Lakewood ended up winning the shoot out 5-4. The two teams were tied 3-3 after regulation time. Sexton jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the early minutes of the game. Lakewood got its first goal, on a corner kick from Brown to Dylan Benit, before the end of the first half. Lakewood tied things up on a free kick by Brown two minutes into the second half, then seven minutes later took the lead on a goal by Kuras off an assist from Tyler Ferrier. “We changed up the formation to try and get some more offense. Our offense has been struggling lately. It spread out our defense, and we gave up those two early goals, but it did help our offense,” said Lakewood head coach James LeVeque. Sexton was able to tie things up with 18 minutes left in regulation. Lakewood goal keeper Zack Shook gets his hand on a high centering pass as teammate Genaro Salgado (13) defends the Wolverines’ Aaron Villafuerte on the play during the second half Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fighting Scots survive against Trojans’ best effort and improve to 13-5-2 overall and 10-3-1 in the league, but it was the Trojans who felt like they played their best game of the season. “They came out with a little different ambition,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Larry Jachim said of his players. “They played with a lot of heart. Everyone on the team contributed. It’s the last game of the conference season. They had nothing to lose.” A big shake-up in the Trojan line-up helped Thornapple Kellogg limit the For further information about displaying and selling your unique items call 616-292-6134 119 E. Main St.,Middleville Fighting Scots’ offense. Steven Cung Bik made the switch from the midfield to the sweeper spot during the Trojans 8-0 loss to Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday. Jachim kept him there on Thursday. “He’s great with vocals. Steven is a very good ball handler,” said Jachim. “He’s my guy in the middle moving the ball. He surprised me how well he did back there.” The Caledonia defense was solid too, getting beat just the one time. The Trojans tied the game at one less than four minutes into the second half, as Murilo Santos sent a nice cross pass from the right to the left. Matt VanDongen settled it and beat Scot keeper Blake Higley low to the short side as he crashed towards the net. The Trojans and Fighting Scots finished the second half with five shots each in the period, which was a bit concerning for their coach. “They came out Tuesday with a completely different mindset than they did today,” said Caledonia head coach Blair Lincoln. “When you’re not consistent every night, you get exposed to a team that wants it more than you. That’s what I told them here tonight. You still won, but they wanted this game more than you did.” Caledonia topped Grand Rapids Catholic Central 7-0 last Tuesday. The Scots were on their way to another high scoring game, as they found the net for the first time Thursday less than six minutes. Sam Stearns sent a crossing pass into the middle of the field that Mike Birkmeier connected with and put into the back of the net. The second goal never came though for the Scots, until Birkmeier lofted a high arching shot from the right side to the far post that sailed over the head of TK keeper Max Kiel. Kiel had made a number of outstanding saves in the second half to keep the score tied. Thornapple Kellogg saw its season end Tuesday evening, in a 3-1 loss to Wayland in the first round of the Division 2 District Tournament. VanDongen got the Trojans on the scoreboard first, with a goal off an assist from Brandon Nichoals, but Wayland answered back twice before the end of the first half to take the lead. Chase Burgess and Alex Stoddard had first half goals for the visiting Wildcats, and Burgess added a second goal for the only tally of the second half. Wayland advances to play Unity Christian, which scored a 2-0 win over Holland Christian in their district opener Tuesday, in the district semifinals Thursday. Thornapple Kellogg’s Grant Weesie (right) tries to slow down Caledonia’s Mike Birkmeier as he heads up field during the first half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 4:30 pm Boys Fresh. Football Postponed-GR Ottawa Hills 5:00 pm Girls Fresh. 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(269) 948-PEDS (7337) Fax (269) 948-9976 Business Hours 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77539382 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia finished behind only South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern. Thornapple Kellogg fished ahead of only Ottawa Hills. Two teams on opposite ends of the O-K Gold Conference boys’ soccer standings played a contest that was much closer than anticipated Thursday evening to close out the league season. Caledonia came away with a 2-1 victory to extend a winning streak to six games �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — Page 21 Two TK girls in top three at O-K Gold Meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Of the four, only one is still pushing for her first state medal. Thornapple Kellogg freshman Casey Lawson was the only top four finisher in the girls’ O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet Tuesday at Johnson Park who has yet to win a medal at the state finals. She finished third in a pack that included teammate Allyson Winchester and Forest Hills Eastern’s Alyssa Dyer and Ellen Junewick, who are all juniors. Winchester, a two-time state medallist, won her third straight O-K Gold Conference individual championship with a time of 19 minutes 16.3 seconds. She was the only runner to finish the girls’ race in under 20 minutes, and would have liked to have been under 19. “I kind of want to be in the 18’s more. I think I’ve only been in the 18’s once this year,” Winchester said. “This is 15 seconds faster than my last time here, so that’s a good thing.” “I felt like I pushed myself, but I probably could have a little more.” Dyer and Junewick both earned medals at the state finals as freshmen. Dyer was second Tuesday in 20:01.5, and Junewick fourth in 20:45.2. They led their team to its second straight O-K Gold Conference title Tuesday, and the Forest Hills Eastern boys’ were also team champions. Lawson placed third in 20:10.9. “Back in the beginning she ran with the pack, the second pack that’s two or three minutes back,” Winchester said of Lawson. “Then she realized what she could do, and she’s been a lot better since then.” Lawson said she placed 11th in her first race of the season, which was also her first cross country race ever. Now she’s not too far behind her teammate, who was a state runnerup last fall in Division 2. “Me and Ally, we run together during practice and stuff. Like two practices ago we were talking about state and she just told me I should work at it,” Lawson said. Now she has her sights set on a top 15 finish at regionals, and a spot in the Division 2 State Finals which will be held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Nov. 7. The Trojans will try to earn spots in the state finals when they take part in the Division 2 Regional race at Carson CityCrystal a week from Saturday. Hastings will be a part of those regional races as well. Forest Hills Eastern won the girls’ title with 27 points. Caledonia was second with 82, followed by South Christian 88, Thornapple Kellogg 104, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 105, Wayland 116, and Hastings 191. The Saxons were without four of their top seven runners on the girls’ side, and state qualifier on the boys’ side. “With the injuries and illness at the end of the year, this isn’t the way I would have drawn it up,” said Hastings’ head coach Jamie Dixon. “There are things you can and can’t do, and you just have to take the good with the bad.” Alaina Case led the Saxon girls’ with a 17th-place time of 22:20. Katie Ponsetto was Hastings’ seniors Lauren Anderson (left) and Katie Ponsetto run up hill together during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Johnson Park in Walker. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Taylor Klotz (from left) and Matt Cathcart run along in a pack that also includes Thornapple Kellogg's Dominic Bierenga and Neil Bergsma at Johnson Park on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Casey Lawson makes her way along the first mile of the course at Tuesday's O-K Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton teams finish near top of KVA Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ cross country team moved from third to second in the Kalamazoo Valley Association final standings thanks to a runner-up finish at Tuesday’s league championship meet hosted by Parchment. The Panthers’ Ryan Watson and Brandon Humphreys earned All-KVA honors thanks to top 14 finishes, and Tyler Bourdo earned honorable mention all-league. Watson was third overall with a time of 17 minutes 33 seconds, and Humphreys came in seventh at 18:11. The only runners in the boys’ race ahead of Watson were Schoolcraft’s Charlton Craig who finished in 17:12, just ahead of Parchment’s Stuart Crowell with came in with a time of 17:26. Hackett Catholic Central had four All-KVA runners, and earned the league championship by finishing with just 51 points. Delton Kellogg was second with 87, followed by Parchment 96, Schoolcraft 99, Pennfield 133, Constantine 151, Olivet 152, Kalamazoo Christian 157, and Maple Valley 196. Bourdo came in at 19:05, in 15th place. Spots 15 through 21 earned honorable men- tion all-league. Kannon Hoffman was 25th for the Panthers in 19:33, and Logan Hansen 37th in 20:25. Hackett was led by Peter Herzog, who was fourth overall in 17:44. Brendan Molony was fifth in 17:45, Michael Myers eighth in 18:25, Philip Herzog 12th in 18:55, and Jonah Mathieu 22nd in 19:24. Joe Benedict earned All-KVA honors for the Lions, placing ninth in 18:36. Maple Valley’s Brady Halliwill was 19th in 19:16, Christian Schmadicke 54th in 22:27, Darius France 56th in 23:36, and Robbie Hanford 58th in 26:23. Delton Kellogg’s girls were third Tuesday, and finished third in the overall standings behind Schoolcraft and Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthers’ Brianna Russell beat Olivet’s Katy Barkley to the finish line, to be the league’s runner-up behind Schoolcraft’s Krista Broekema who came in at 20:08. Russell finished in 20:43, and Barkley in 20:45. The only other girl in under 21 minutes was Pennfield’s Jessi Lewis who finished in 20:57. Schoolcraft had all seven of its girls finish in the top 24, and its top five were all in the top 11. Behind Broekema, Katilee Bensley was fifth in 21:10, Sarah Hartlieb sixth in 21:13, Madeline Hartlieb tenth in 21:29, and Monica Lawrence 11th in 21:40. Jolene Drum was the second Delton Kellogg girl to earn all-league honors, placing seventh in 21:19. Taylor Hennessey was 28th in 23:58 for Delton, Kelsey Sofia 30th in 24:02, and Liz Jackson 45th in 26:12. Schoolcraft’s girls had just 27 points on the day, compared to 92 for second-place Hackett Catholic Central. Delton finished with 99, followed by Pennfield 101, Maple Valley 106, Kalamazoo Christian 116, Constantine 171, and Galesburg-Augusta 193. Like Delton, Maple Valley was led by a freshman. Jessica Rushford paced the Lions with a time of 22:19 in 15th place. The Lions’ Panterra Rider 23rd in 23:39, Kaytlin Furlong 25th in 23:50, Lauren Trumble 29th in 23:59, and Megan Shoemaker 33rd in 24:24. Both Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg will be a part of the Barry County Meet this Monday at Hastings High School. Trojans well in front of Ottawa Hills and Unity Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Natalie VanDenack just missed the state qualifying mark in the 200-yard freestyle Thursday, but did reset her team record and a new pool record in Hastings with a time of 2 minutes 2.51 seconds in the Trojans’ O-K Rainbow win over Ottawa Hills. The Trojans topped the Bengals 102-46, winning every event but two on the night. The team of Megan Miller, Aimee Ellinger, Alexis Kelly, and Lexi Sensiba took the 200yard medley relay in 2:27.95. Brie Ricketts, Marissa Meyering, Tori Cybulski, and Kayla Strumberger teamed up to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:57.90. The Trojan team of Patricia Garber, Mandy Buehler, Kaylee DeMink, and VanDenack won the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:06.46. Alexa Schipper was the only swimmer to win two individual races on the night for TKHastings. She took the 50-yard freestyle in 26.84 and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:15.53. Ottawa Hills’ Monika Steffens won two races, finishing the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02.07 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:22.90. Other winners for TK-Hastings were Wendy Todd in the 200-yard individual medley (2:56.38), Emily Borden in the 500-yard freestyle (6:43.49), DeMink in the 100-yard butterfly (1:14.43), and Tracy Hodges in the diving competition (187.35 points). The Trojans went on to win eight individual events and a relay in a 118-64 victory over Unity Christian Tuesday evening in Hastings. VanDenack and Schippwer won two individual races each for TK-Hastings. VanDenack took the 50-yard freestyle in 25.76, and the 100-yard freestyle in 55.85. Schipper won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:31.91, and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:14.34. Unity Christian won the 200-yard medley relay to start the night, but TK-Hastings had the second and third place teams in the race. In the first two individual events, TKHastings girls were first, second, and third. DeMink won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:19.18, with Cybulski second (2:23.20) and Ricketts third (2:28.72). Behind Schipper in the 200 IM were Alexis Kelly (2:47.01) and Garber (2:48.50). The same thing happened in the 500-yard freestyle, with Cybulski winning in 6:26.59, and Michelle Howard placing second in 6:28.55 and Kathryn Garber third in 6:41.96. TK-Hastings also swept the top three spots in the 400-yard freestyle relay, with DeMink, Patricia Garber, Meyering, and VanDenack winning in 4:10.37. Other winners for TK-Hastings on the day were Hodges in the diving with a score of 182.75 and Strumberger in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:13.58. DK tops Schoolcraft in invite final Delton Kellogg got to face league rival Schoolcraft an extra time this season, besting the Eagles in three games in the championship match Saturday at the Coloma Invitational. The Panthers won 2-1 by the scores of 2325, 25-16, 15-11 over the Eagles. Delton’s girls won 3-0 in the league dual with Schoolcraft. The game they dropped to the Eagles Saturday was the only game they lost all day long. Delton Kellogg downed Coloma 25-23, 25-14 in the semifinals, after starting tourna- ment play with a 25-8, 25-8 win over Lawton. In pool play, the Panthers topped Three Rivers 25-7, 25-9, Niles 25-13, 25-14, and St. Joe 25-11, 25-18. Adrianna Culbert led the Panthers in kills on the day with 47, and also had team-highs in aces with 11 and blocks with seven. Katie Marshall had 58 digs, and Terin Norris 112 assists. Delton Kellogg is now 48-6-2 overall this season. 40th in 23:58, Lauren Anderson 41st in 24:06, Kayla Pohl 46th in 26:35, and Cherie Kosbar 47th in 28:12. Behind the top two for Thornapple Kellogg, Jessica Crawford was 27th in 22:47, Olivia LaJoye 34th in 23:23, and Allison Brown 39th in 23:37. Forest Hills Eastern’s boys dominated their race, with the top four finishers being Hawks. They finished with 34 points. Caledonia was second with 48, followed by South Christian 85, Catholic Central 95, Thornapple Kellogg 129, Wayland 171, Hastings 186, and Ottawa Hills 212. Erik Bates led the Hawks with a time of 16:56.5. Garrett Cullen was second in 17:03.7, Chad Scott third in 17:04.0, and Spencer Ferris fourth in 17:08.2. The first finishers from another team were Caledonia’s Kort Alexander and Thornapple Kellogg’s Dustin Brummel. Alexander came in in 17:09.4 and Brummel in 17:09.7. After Brummel for the Trojans was Tim Olsen in 17th place with a time of 18:11. Carl Olsen was 30th in 18:54, Matt Williamson 32nd in 18:56, and Austin LaVire 44th in 19:40. Hastings was led by Mitch Singleterry’s 13th-place time of 17:59. Mile Belcher was 38th in 19:26, Taylor Klotz 42nd in 19:38, Matt Cathcart 45th in 19:43, and Pale Belcher 48th in 20:03. Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings will both be a part of Monday’s Barry County Meet, which the Saxons are hosting at Hastings High School. FOOTBALL, continued from page 19 Maple Valley. The Falcons improve to 6-2 with the win, while the Lions fall to 1-7. The Falcons rushed the ball for 336 yards on the night, and only missed having three 100-yard rushers by a single yard. Zack Mallo led the way with 17 carries for 103 yards. Payton White rushed ten times for 100 yards, and Shawn Tucker added 15 carries for 99 yards. Constantine jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter, thanks to a 15-yard TD run by Tucker, and a one-yard scoring run by Mallo that came within three minutes of each other in the first half of the period. The Lions' answered back before the break, scoring on an 89-yard rumble return by Zack Eddy, but the ensuing extra-point kick by Steve Creller accounted for the Lions' final point. Quarterback Jake Bower pushed Constantine's lead back up to two touchdowns before the half, with a one-yard scoring run. He then tossed the two-point pass to teammate Tucker. Chris Rentfrow scored on a 35-yard run for the Falcons with just under eight minutes to play in the third quarter, then Tucker added ten- and nine-yard TD runs late in the third and early in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Bower completed 4-of-7 pass attempts for 37 yards. While Constantine nearly had three players rush for 100 yards, the Lions managed just over 100 yards of total offense. They rushed for 33 yards and Brad Laverty was 6-of-19 throwing the ball for 77 yards. He was intercepted twice, once by Constantine's Rob Balentine and once by Tucker. Josh Burd had an interception for the Lions. Kyle Burns led the Maple Valley defense in tackles with 18, and Riley Fisher added 11. Fisher also caught three passes for 44 yards. Cody Linehart had six rushes for 39 yards for Valley, and added two receptions for 30 yards. • NOTICE • To the Qualified Electors of the CITY OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 8:00 PM For the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: BOARD OF REVIEW 1ST WARD COUNCILMEMBER 2ND WARD COUNCILMEMBER 3RD WARD COUNCILMEMBER 4TH WARD COUNCILMEMBER All precincts will vote at the following location: Multi-Purpose Room, Hastings Middle School 232 West Grand Street, Hastings Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 PM on October 31, 2009. The City Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for this purpose. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election may vote in person in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours (or on Saturday, October 31, 2009 as noted above) until 4:00 PM on November 2, 2009. Thomas Emery, Hastings City Clerk 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, Phone: 269-945-2468 77539373 �Page 22 — Thursday, October 22, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons golf fourth at state, behind 2 league rivals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Teams from across the state got to see last weekend what Hastings has had a close up view of all season long. South Christian is excellent. Forest Hills Eastern is great. The Saxons weren’t bad themselves, finishing fourth out of 15 teams Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals held at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Saxons’ O-K Gold Conference rivals from South Christian, after runner-up finishes at the state finals each of the past two years, won the title this year with a team score of 652 over the course of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. The Sailors were 61 strokes better than second place Forest Hills Eastern, which finished with a 713. DeWitt was third Lakewood freshman Emily Kutch watches her putt roll towards the hole on number 14 Saturday during the Division 3 State Finals at The Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at 777, and Hastings fourth with an 802. Of the top eight golfers at the tournament five were from those three teams from the OK Gold Conference, including Saxon sophomore Gabrielle Shipley who earned her second state medal by shooting an 82-82-164 which put her in seventh place. “I grinded good all day,” Shipley said Saturday. “My irons weren’t very good, but my putting was good. I know what to work on now.” Shipley said the course at The Meadows was tougher than the one she played on at the Division 2 State Finals at Eastern Michigan University as a freshman last fall, and although she was one place lower than a season ago she had a better score this time around. South Christian’s Jackie DeBoer was the weekend’s medallist with a 75-74-149. Lindsey Lammers from Milan tied South Christian’s Heather Marks for second place. Lammers shot a 73-78-151 and Marks a 7675-151. Behind those top two for the Sailors, Morgan Leep shot an 84-87-171, Rae Reinhart 94-88-182, and Montana Leep 9987-186. Forest Hills Eastern’s Jennifer Elsholz was fourth with a 79-80-159, and Soleil Singh eighth at 82-83-165. The Saxons got used to playing against competition the caliber of that at the state finals during the eight different O-K Gold Conference events during the season. “I can learn from what they’re doing, if they’re doing something different and playing better than me,” Shipley said, “maybe I can learn something. And, they’re all good friends so that always makes it fun.” Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger said he thought the caliber of courses the Saxons played on all year helped them out as well, including the two previous tournaments they played at The Meadows. “It was a great experience,” Krueger said. “The goal was to get to state, because the team was so close last year.” “I think they did well today. I think we could have done better, but it was a great finish to the season.” The Saxons’ Jessica Kloosterman shot a 96-94-190, Danielle Meredith a 109-114-223, Hannah Hodges 109-116-225, and Heather McCoy 124-130-254. 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We reserve the right to limit quantities. Hastings’ Gabrielle Shipley hits her tee shot on the par-3 number 13 Saturday afternoon during the Division 3 State Finals at The Meadows. Shipley, a sophomore, earned her second state medal with a two-day, 36-hole total of 164. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood freshman Emily Kutch, an individual state qualifier, fired a 109-103-212. “Learning how to deal with pressure and making the best of situations is huge coming out of these two days,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. There was a lot of pressure on Emily the first day, as at least 30 of her classmates took the day off from school to watch her compete. “Today was much better than yesterday,” Emily said Saturday. “I think I’ll be much more relaxed and I’ll know what’s coming (if she makes another trip to the state finals in the future).” Behind the top four teams in the tournament, Chelsea scored an 803, Marshall 805, Detroit Country Day 815, Big Rapids 815, Holland Christian 823, Jackson Northwest 825, Dearborn Divine Child 825, Cedar Springs 830, Whitehall 838, Linden 838, and Vicksburg 884. Rounding out the top ten individual performances, Big Rapids’ Elizabeth Dawkins shot an 82-81-163 to finish in sixth place, Milan’s Anette Silas was ninth with an 82-84166, and Otsego’s Brittany Haigth (80-88168) and Holland Christian’s Kristina Bosch (87-81-168) tied for tenth. The Saxons’ Danielle Meredith (left) and Jessica Kloosterman share a secret handshake as they wait for their turn on the number 12 tee box Saturday at the State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons in district semi’s tonight by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings had 30 shots that were either saved by Allegan’s goalkeeper or flew wide of the net during its Division 2 District opener at the home of the Tigers Monday. The two that found the back of the net, off the foot of Eric Kendall, proved to be enough though in a 2-1 overtime victory. The win earns the Saxons the right to face district host Kalamazoo Loy Norrix in the semifinals tonight. Game time is slated for 5 p.m. Loy Norrix scored a 7-0 win over Gobles in their opener Monday. Hastings had a 1-0 lead for most of the game, as Kendall scored his first goal off an assist from Josh Dunkelberger midway through the first half, but with 37 seconds remaining in the second half the Tigers found the back of the net for the first time to tie things up. “You could tell it really deflated them,” Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said of his team. “I think they thought they had the game in the bag. After regulation when it was tied and they knew it was going to overtime we just told them ‘you’ve been doing all the things you need to be doing except putting the ball in the net. Go get a goal.’” Midway through the first overtime session Max Clark put a ball into the middle of the field for Kendall, who stepped through two Allegan defenders and hit a shot past the Tiger keeper. Kendall had a number of the Saxons’ 32 shots, and had a couple that sailed just wide of the net right before each of his two goals. “We dominated in shots and shots on goal,” said Conklin. “We just weren’t able to get any of them in. Their goalie was doing a very good job stopping our shots.” The Saxons had a 32-7 shot advantage, and had ten chances on corner kicks during the game compared to only four for the Tigers. On the other half of the district bracket on Tuesday, Vicksburg topped Mattawan 2-0 and Plainwell downed Gull Lake 2-1. Those two winners will play in the first district semifinal Thursday at 5 p.m. The district championship game is slated for 11 a.m. Saturday. Hastings closed out the regular season with an 8-0 victory over Ottawa Hills. The Saxons got three goals from Clark, and one each from Omar Gomez, Jon Aki, Dunkelberger, Kendall, and Zach Bolthouse. Hastings is now 14-5-1 overall, and ends the O-K Gold Conference season with an 8-51 mark. Saxons redeem themselves against South The Saxons were a little embarrassed by their showing against league rival South Christian at the Oct. 10 Cristi Curtis Memorial Tournament in Byron Center. It was good motivation for their league meeting Thursday. South Christian scored a 3-1 victory in Hastings, but the Saxon varsity volleyball team showed great improvements in its game. The Sailors won by the scores of 25-13, 1-25, 25-18, 25-21. “We played really well,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “Although, we struggled a bit in the first game, we improved upon our serve receive, blocks, and mental toughness. The players wanted to redeem themselves against South Christian based on the scores at the tourney the prior week. The players played hard and went all out.” It was senior night for the Saxons, their last home match, and the seniors stepped up big. Jena Bailey led the Saxons with three aces. Sam Watson came off the bench and did a good job of passing the ball from the setter position. Brittany Hickey and Beth Sams tied for the team lead in blocks with four each. “The intensity level would always go up a notch when we put up some good blocks,” McMahon said. Junior Kayla Vogel led the Saxons in kills with 17, and junior Roni Hayden had 30 assists. McMahon said she was pleased with the way Vogel mixed things up at the net, a few times hitting the Saxons’ second ball over and throwing off the Sailor defense. “We decided to run a different offense, a 51 rather than a 6-2,” McMahon said. “So, things were different for the players out on the court. They only practiced this offense twice in practice.” The Saxons followed that performance up by going 3-0 in the Leslie Quad on Saturday, scoring wins over the host Blackhawks, Vandercook Lake, and Portland. The quad featured three best-of-5 game matches, and the Saxons were a perfect 3-0 in all three wins. They topped Leslie 25-20, 2520, 25-17, Vandercook Lake 25-19, 25-16, 25-15, and Portland 25-11, 25-15, 25-19. “We again did a good job with serve receive, blocking was right on again, and we did a good job with serving very aggressively,” McMahon said. “Both Jena Bailey and Brittany Hickey did a great job with their serving. Kayla Vogel was strong both in the front row and back row - very smart play all day long. Kayla’s level of play saved us in some situations. The players went out and played hard, had fun and came home with all the wins.” Hastings will look to keep that momentum up as it closes out the O-K Gold Conference season against Ottawa Hills. That match has been postponed from Thursday due to the recent flu outbreak. The Saxons are currently slated to head to the Grand Rapids Union Quad this Saturday, then next Wednesday will be a part of a quad at Hamilton. Trojans hit back at Hawks, but still fall in three games The outcome wasn’t what the Trojans wanted, but they continued some of the good things they’ve been doing lately in a 3-0 loss at Forest Hills Eastern Thursday. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team fell to 2-4 in the O-K Gold Conference this season with a 25-9, 25-12, 25-14 loss to the Hawks, but head coach Stacey Woodall was happy with the way her girls hit the ball. “We didn’t play that bad,” TK head coach Stacey Woodall said. “They’re just really good. I didn’t want us to go in the game and just get hit at, and hit at, and hit at and not do anything back. When we did hit back at them, it threw them off a little.” Lara Dahlke led the Trojan attack with seven kills. Erin Ellinger had three and Hana Hunt three. Ellinger also had a team-high eight assists, while teammate Katie Lark added five. Stephanie Betcher led the Trojans on defense with ten digs, and Lark had six. TK is off this weekend, and will return to action at Caledonia for the final O-K Gold Conference match of the season Monday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-10-29.pdf 220e68a961cd486e33118259309acfb9 PDF Text Text Pennock celebrates acheivements Leaders earn ‘Shame on You Awards’ HHS football to face Byron Center See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 20 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 45 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, October 29, 2009 NEWS Hastings cuts counseling, at-risk programs, more BRIEFS Change clocks, check batteries this weekend Daylight saving time ends Saturday, Nov. 1. In addition to moving clocks back one hour, residents are reminded to test their smoke detectors and replace batteries, if necessary. According to a federal law established in 2007, daylight saving time will again be enforced at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March. Wind band practices begin tonight Local adult musicians are invited to join the Thornapple Wind Band as it prepares for its holiday concert. Rehearsals for the Dec. 6 annual holiday concert begin Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room. “If you play or have played brass, woodwind or percussion instruments, we invite you join us,” said Mike Scobey, trumpet player and co-founder of the local, all-volunteer band. “To join the band, just show up at the rehearsal with your instrument.” The band boasts adult players of all ages and capabilities, and there are no auditions or long-term commitments. Five Thursday night rehearsals will precede the Dec. 6 concert, which will feature seasonal favorites. All adult musicians are encouraged to join. Camp hosting free fall family day Saturday, Nov. 7, YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin on Barlow Lake will offer a family day open to all from 2 to 4 p.m. Activities will include wagon rides, outdoor cooking, archery, fall crafts and rock climbing. A drawing also will be held for a free week of summer day camp in 2010. Camp Manitou-Lin is located at 1095 Briggs Road, southwest of Middleville. Applications accepted for help at Christmas by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Last week, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a budget amendment reducing revenues and expenditures by $700,000 in response the Gov. Jennifer Granholm signing a state budget that included a $165 per pupil cut in state funding for public schools. Wednesday, Oct. 28, approximately 50 people, mostly Hastings Area Schools teachers and staff, attended the special meeting held in the high school lecture hall at 4 p.m. to detail what those cuts would mean for the district. Before the meeting Hastings Area Schools superintendent Rich Satterlee sat down with a Banner reporter to explain how the budget cuts were being made. By multiplying the $165 by the district’s blended student count of 2,969.08, administrators determined the cut meant a $489,898 in state funding for the district. In order to minimize impact on students, school officials said they decided that rather than letting the entire amount come out of the district’s foundation allowance (per-pupil budget funding by sales tax, property tax, etc.) it would decrease its state revenue in “categoricals” such as the Great Start Readiness Program (Young Fives), vocational education and at-risk (counseling, summer school, after school tutoring programs and middle school Catch Up program). The district is cutting general state aid revenues by $79,201, the Great Start Readiness Program by $190,400, vocational education by $35,000, and at-risk programs $185,297. “It’s kind of like getting a check but you don’t cash it,” said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee. “You show it (the funds) at the top coming in. At the bottom we’re not spending it; we’re notifying the state we would like our $165 to reflect us not spending any money in Great Start Readiness — so take that money back. We’re doing the same with vocational; we’re telling you, ‘We have $35,000 left on a grant; but we’re not going to spend it. You keep it ...’ We’re saying, ‘Since you are giving us this money, you take that money back out of the $165.’ When you add those up, you come up with $559,422 that we’re cutting.” Because it now appears that the state may make additional $127 per-pupil cuts for a total decrease of $292 in per-pupil funding, school officials built in a small $185,297 buffer by cutting expenditures by $674,422. The Young Fives is not being offered by Hastings Area Schools this year, reducing expenditures by $190,400. The budget for vocational education supplies has been cut by $35,000. One of the biggest reductions, said Satterlee, is in general state aid expenditures where expenditures are being reduced $148,725. This will be achieved by eliminating one administrator, middle school assistant principal, and personnel reductions from midyear retirements. The rest of the savings will come through a reduction in miscellaneous expenses and supplies by freezing the budgets at all buildings in the district. All expenditures now need to go through central administration for approval. The biggest budget expense reduction is $185,297 in the at-risk category. The counseling department is being eliminated at all schools as are summer school, the MASH tutoring and middle school Catch Up program. Satterlee said that one current counselor each at the middle school and the high school will provide student services focusing solely on academics and scheduling. The other four counselors will not be laid off, instead they are expected to be reassigned to fill classroom positions vacated by teachers opting for midyear retirements. Additional expenditure cuts totaling $115,000 include the elimination of a band consultant, three paraprofessionals (two layoffs and one retirement), and the elimination of a technology assistant, one custodian and one maintenance staff person. Satterlee said that while the elimination of counseling at all the schools will definitely have an impact on students, the current round of budget cuts should have little or no impact on classrooms. “This plan won’t be enacted until mid-year at semester time,” said Satterlee. However, at least one person, the band consultant was notified Monday afternoon that the position had been eliminated, effective immediately. “We’re going to see displacements. We’re cutting counseling because we can get at that at-risk money to write off that $165 and more. Am I thrilled with that? Not at all. But, those teachers will still be employed here because of mid-year retirements. If we didn’t have those retirements, we would see layoffs. Satterlee said it is getting harder and harder to keep budget cuts from impacting the classrooms. “With the governor saying $127 (additional per pupil budget cuts), she also didn’t also rule out, with the January revenue consensus, BUDGET CUTS, continued on page 2 County board still mulling budget cuts by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed county budget for 2010, which shows revenues and expenditures totaling $14,121,329. County Administrator Michael Brown said that work on the proposed budget began earlier this year with requests for funding that gave rise to a deficit of nearly $1.25 million needing to be reconciled. He said cuts were made to each of the county’s departments. “Ultimately, we settled on a 2 percent across-the-board cut,” he explained. “There Annual Halloween events canceled by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor There will be fewer options for trick or treating and Halloween fun for kids in the Hastings area this year. Thornapple Valley Church is not holding its traditional Fall Carnival on Halloween and Tendercare and Thornapple Manor have canceled their trick or treat events for area children. Thornapple Valley Church, which for the past 22 years has hosted a huge free carnival that has attracted around 2,000 kids, is redirecting its funds to community needs. “We have an increasing passion for helping and resourcing people in need and joining with existing organizations in the community,” explained Pastor Jeff Arnett, of Thornapple Valley Church. “That’s caused us to change our focus a bit. “It was a great event for the years we did it,” he said of the carnival. “It was fun to be a part of.” “Our hope now is becoming even more effective in serving our community. We’re not letting up. We’re just becoming more focused,” Arnett said. Tendercare nursing home will not be inviting children to trick or treat this year. Unfortunately, because of the widespread flu virus, Tendercare officials have decided not to have the children visit for Halloween treats, said a spokesperson. In fact, Tendercare is asking that children under 18 not come to visit patients either. People who are ill in any way are being asked not to come to Tendercare to see patients. Doors of the Barry County-owned Thornapple Manor, a skilled medical care facility, will not be open to children for trick or treating either. The reason for canceling the annual candy giveaway, “is not specifically due to the H1N1 (flu) strain, but rather because we want to keep our residents as safe as possible from any illnesses that are currently infecting our population,” said Lyn Briel, director of support services at Thornapple Manor. For more than two decades, Tendercare and Thornapple Manor previously hosted a time for kids to trick or treat with residents. were some departments that received a little bit more, but, in general, it was a 2 percent across-the-board cut to get us back to that balanced budget.” Elaborating on Brown’s comments, Board Chairman Michael Callton explained that, while the proposed budget reduces funding for the county’s departments, such reductions would not translate into layoffs or furloughs. “There was a public misconception that we cut county services 2 percent,” he said. “Our budget cut of 2 percent does not translate into a 2 percent cut in services.” While Callton explained that the proposed budget would not lead to a decrease in services, Brown added that similar cuts made for the county’s 2011 budget might not be as positively ineffectual. “It will be a challenge, come 2011,” he said. “You can only continue to cut into supplies and some of those types of things so long before you begin to affect services.” Of the budgeted cuts greater than 2 percent, the reduction in funding for the Barry County Economic Development Alliance is approximately 20 percent, from $89,000 to $71,000. Gene Haas, treasurer of the alliance, appeared before the board Tuesday, requesting that commissioners alter the proposed budget to reflect a reduction in the alliance’s funding similar to most of the other cuts. “We would like a capital reduction of 3 to 4 percent, and part of the reason for that is that we’ve begun to gain a certain amount of momentum that allows us to return, if you will, some of the investment that you’ve made in the alliance ...” Haas explained. Founded approximately a decade ago, the alliance seeks to develop the local economy in a way that positively impacts the public and businesses. “The mission of the economic development of Barry County is to promote and pursue activities which will create both public and private revenues, employment opportunities, and business development consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life,” according to the Web site for the alliance. Fred Jacobs, vice chairperson of the alliance, also spoke on behalf of the organization, stating the positive impacts it has had on the community. According to Jacobs, the alliance not only has increased the level of tourism within the county, it has played an integral role in numerous undertakings that have benefited the area, including construction of the ethanol plant in Woodbury, institution of “job shadowing” programs hosted by local employers, creation of an economic evaluation of M-37, and many others. In his listing of the alliance’s accomplishments, Jacobs spoke about the organization’s hosting of a yearly summit on economic development in the county and how the function is not only educational, but affords the general public and business people an opportunity to build positive relationships with a variety of leaders. “We’ve done the economic development summit, and that’s probably one of our biggest focuses that we’ve put on every year, because it really is an educational program for businesses and industry,” he explained. “... COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 9 Hastings man charged with home invasions ‘Help for the Holidays,’ an annual local program coordinated by Love Inc. of Barry County to help those in need at Christmas time, has begun taking applications. Anyone interested in applying should go to the Love Inc. office, 305 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings, anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays through Nov. 25. People who apply need to bring a driver’s license or other picture identification. Each family must personally apply. Individuals, churches or other groups who are interested in “adopting” a family in need for Christmas may call Love Inc. at 269-948-9555 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. An alleged break-in and high-speed chases eventually led police officers to this garage and home on West Marshall Street in Hastings. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) Friday, Jeffery Scott Travis, 50, of Hastings was arraigned in Barry County District Court on charges of alleged home invasion in the second degree and alleged fleeing and eluding, fourth degree. Both are 15-year felonies. However, with previous felony convictions, Travis could be sentenced up to a maximum of life in prison. “It looks like we have got all of the breakins solved— 100 percent of our sheriff department ones; I don’t know what percent of the state’s,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf. Travis was arrested by the Michigan State Police Thursday afternoon after allegedly being caught in the act of home invasion, leading law enforcement officers on two highspeed chases, and fleeing on foot before being arrested at a Prairieville gas station. A warrant was issued and, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police, a search of Travis’ home in the 500 block of West Marshall Street in Hastings yielded a large amount of property reported stolen during a series of home invasions throughout the county. His capture and arrest all began Thursday afternoon when troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post were dispatched to a home invasion in progress on East Center Road in Hastings Charter Township. The homeowner reportedly had returned home and interrupted the suspect who then fled the scene in a white Cadillac. While responding to the call, a trooper observed the suspect’s vehicle and attempted to stop it. A pursuit ensued. Due to the high speeds involved, the trooper lost sight of the vehicle and ended the chase. A radio broadcast was made of the suspect’s last known direction of travel. A short time later, a deputy from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department spotted the suspect’s vehicle in Orangeville Township, and a second pursuit ensued. Once again, due to the speeds involved, the deputy lost sight of the vehicle. The deputy found the suspect’s vehicle abandoned in Prairieville Township. Meanwhile, an 18-year-old Hastings woman called the Hastings City Police to HOME INVASION, continued on page 7 �Page 2 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BUDGET CUTS, continued from page 1 that we might see another proration then,” he said, noting that the district would not address the additional $127 per-pupil cut until the district amends its budget again in January. “We need to wait until the January revenue consensus. If Granholm says we’ve had a horrible Christmas shopping season, you may see another proration. We may be looking at even further reductions.” “Honestly, had (the state) just made a proration in the foundation we would be talking completely different stuff. But the ability to use categoricals, we’re able to go in and say, ‘I don’t want to cherry pick at-risk funding and eliminate counseling, but it affects very few of our programs district-wide.’ Not that it’s good ... “I’m really concerned about next year, though,” added Satterlee. “If they don’t allow us to continue to use categoricals, and they just make a foundation proration, and at-risk is back in the budget, we may have counseling in the fall, and we’ll have to come up with $200,000 somewhere else. Satterlee said he wants the public to be aware that state budget cuts are having a serious impact on their local schools. “We keep trying to keep things away from the classroom which leads the public to incorrectly believe there isn’t an issue. There is an issue,” he said. “Right now, we have the right number of teachers in front of the right number of kids; and we are as thin as we can be. If we continue to get prorations, where does it come from? “Monday evening, we had a joint meeting for school boards in Barry County, and they were talking as much as $600 a kid (reductions) next spring. That’s $1.8 million dollars (for Hastings). We’ve been cutting for seven years; we can’t keep $1.8 million out of the classrooms,” said Satterlee. “I think the public sometimes gets a false sense of security.” After the meeting Wednesday afternoon, Satterlee opened the floor to questions from the audience. One woman asked if the current budget cuts would have an impact on the community center. Satterlee replied that at this time, one custodial position at the community center had been cut, but he qualified that by adding that more state budget cuts could have a bigger impact on the community center in the future. “There are a few things that could really give this community a black eye, and one of them would be closing the community center,” he said, noting that former Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel had volunteered to work at marketing the community center and look at ways to generate funds to keep it open. Another person questioned whether classes would be cut when the second semester starts in January. Satterlee said that at this point no classes would be cut; however, the classes may be taught by different teachers. Only one race in Hastings City Council election Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The City of Hastings will be the only municipality in the Barry County to hold an election Tuesday, Nov. 3. And, while one seat in each of city’s four wards is up for grabs, the Third Ward is the only one with a race. Incumbent First Ward council member Barry Wood, Second Ward council member Brenda McNabb-Stange, Fourth Ward Council member David Jasperse are all running unopposed as is newcomer Gordon Ironside, who is running for the board of review. Vying for the Third Ward seat are Jeri Depue and Steven VanOoy. Jeri Depue works as a waitress at Big Boy and is a student at Kellogg Community College who will be transferring to Michigan State University in the fall. She has been married to Arwin Depue since 2001 and has two children, a 13-year-old who attends Hastings Middle school and a 9-year-old who attends Central Elementary. This is Depue’s first time running for public office. “I believe that the most important issues facing the city are jobs, property taxes, wasteful spending and school safety,” she said. “I am the best candidate because I am driven, organized ... I have strength of character; I stand by my convictions. I want to serve my community and be a part of the decisions that shape our great city.” Depue said she and her husband moved to Hastings because they wanted their children to grow up in a small town that embraces traditional values. “The good, hard-working people that make up this community are some of the best I have ever met,” she said, adding that she feels she understands what people are going through during this recession. “My family has struggled with this economy just like other working-class families. I understand what it is like to struggle to make ends meet,” she said. “I understand the mother who worries about her childrens’ safety when they leave her home. I have a unique Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closed in November This sign is posted at the McCann Road entrance to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The trail will be closed during the month of November. The one-half mile section of the trail from Riverbank Park to the second bridge in Middleville will remain open with access to the fishing pier and views of the pond. Walkers and cyclists are asked to comply with the closing for their own safety. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Jeri Depue perspective on what the common people of this community want because I am one of them. “The people of Hastings don’t need ‘business as usual.’ We need innovative thinkers who are not just practicing politics, but truly want to make our city better,” said Depue. “I believe that what the city council needs is a fresh outlook. I would provide that.” Steven VanOoy said he grew up in Baltimore Township where he enjoyed living in a small community. When he was 18, he moved to Indiana and attended Lincoln Technical Institute and graduated in 2002 with a degree in diesel technology. He said he returned to Hastings in 2004 because, “big city life (was) just not for me.” This is his first time running for public office. “I believe I am the best candidate because I have to gather all the information before making a decision on any topic,” said VanOoy. “I do believe that the most important issue facing this city is its people and with the lack of gainful employment. And, by this I mean a job that can support a family of four. I believe we are in danger of losing this town’s greatest asset — the wealth of talent this town’s residents possess. “I will end in saying that I don’t have all the answers but am willing to start at the bottom and with your help do my best to help in any way the citizens would like,” he added. ‘Christmas Presentation’ to benefit Pennock Foundation The 43rd annual “Christmas Presentation,” sponsored by Penn-Nook Gift Shop, will be held Nov. 4-6 in the conference center at Pennock Health Services. On Nov. 4 and 5, the show will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours on Nov. 6 are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It will be an adventure for anyone interested in finding that special gift for someone,” said Jeanne McFadden, advertising manager for the shop. The show will feature many new items to help people with holiday gift giving. Those items include children’s toys, games, puzzles, add-a-kid onesies and T-shirts. For the adults, the items include men’s and women’s Harley mugs, Red Wings and Detroit Tigers mugs, women’s seasonal clothing, handbags, scarves and hats, holiday decorations, ornaments and gifts. On Nov. 4 only, Bobbi O’Brien will bring Gold Standard Jewelry to the Christmas Presentation. This trunk show is always very popular, McFadden said. Sara Putney Smith will also be in attendance on Nov. 4, and will be demonstrating her lines of kitchen-related items, including Zyliss, Kuhn Rikon, Koko lunch bags, Mario Batali and Totally Bamboo. “The Christmas Presentation ... is part of the method the 60 volunteers, who man the gift shop, use to raise funds for the Pennock Foundation, which benefits the entire community and its outlying area. It is a way the whole community can come together and support our health system,” said McFadden. Donna Mathews and Martha Edger are chairpersons of the shop and show. Light refreshments will be served at the event. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 3 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner �Page 4 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Stop the Prairieville recall effort To the editor: A few people in our township are trying to recall four members of our township board based on “... misuse of township funds, Open Meetings and Freedom of Information (acts) violations and nepotism.” Several parts of this fail the smell test. First, can you imagine that all four have committed the same acts? Second, these board members were duly elected less than a year ago. Most were re-elected. (Jim Stoneburner and Sharon Ritchie were re-elected. Jill Owens was new. Bill Miller was appointed to fill a seat vacated by Mike Herzog who had been elected in November, but quit. Bill had been a township trustee before that.) Does it make any sense that they have served for years, only to be committing these charges in the last 11 months? Third, “misuse of township funds” includes things like upgrading their computer system from the ages of DOS. Do these recall petitioners have any idea how outdated and poorly served our whole tax, banking and voter systems are when serviced by DOS? To suggest the decision to upgrade this outdated computer system was done in secret is false; the township board meeting of March 23 duly discussed and voted on this issue. Fourth, many on the recall committee are among the group asking for information using the Freedom of Information Act. There is not a single confirmed act of failure to supply that information. In fact, it takes time and money to supply that information. That time and money was not expected and not budgeted for. So, no wonder legal expenses are up. This recall group is driving that. Fifth, nepotism is defined as “favoritism shown in hiring a relative.” This recall group suggests that all the people named Ritchie or Stoneburner are guilty of nepotism when the record shows that all Ritchies are elected by the public. (The only exception is Joe Ritchie, who was appointed to the parks committee years ago by a previous set of board members, none named Ritchie.) Jim Stoneburner, township supervisor, has a cousin who has worked for the zoning company for years before Jim ever got elected. Also, Jim has a cousin whose wife is now assistant township treasurer. I was at the interview when this gal applied for the job of treasurer. Jim refused to become involved because of the possible misinterpretation of nepotism. He wanted to stay away from the issue because of how it might look. So, no, there is no nepotism with this board. So, what is going on? Why go through this lengthy legal and personal effort? Why put the community through this expense and turmoil of a recall effort and election? Because a few people are upset that one of their own lost her re-election bid for township clerk last November. So, this pitiful and nasty public effort should be pursued based the lost election effort of one of their own? To do this based on a series of lies and misleading pieces of information is wrong and borders on libel. If you are considering signing their recall petition, get all the facts for yourself first. Consider each of their claims. Come to your own conclusion. Go their township meetings like I have. Get on a committee or other public effort to see them in action, like I have. I think you will see that we don’t often get dedicated, selfless public servants like Jim Stoneburner, Jill Owens, Sharon Ritchie and Bill Miller. We need to keep them on board and stop the recall effort for all our sakes. Dave Baer, Prairieville Township Recall is a waste of time and money To the editor: One would think a responsible person wouldn’t sign a recall petition without questioning whether the accusations are both factual and of serious consequence to the township. We just presume they are. When we learned that the only criteria for a recall petition to be legal is that it be worded understandably, but not necessarily accurate or truthful, we became concerned. This means that any of our township officials can be recalled without substantiated accusations. We will not sign the Prairieville Township recall petition. It is important to us that we not endorse any action that could be construed as libel and slanderous, misrepresentation of facts or judging persons guilty without due process. To us, a recall should be reserved for serious offenses, not of the petty kind listed on this petition. The punishment here is too severe for the alleged offenses. Recalls are insidious procedures that have many destructive results to both our elected officials, their families and to the township as a whole. We do not need this recall — especially during these trying times. Let’s retain the officials we elected who capably conduct township business for us. They are not perfect people; none of us are. But we can do the right thing by not endorsing the recall. Ken and JoAnn Eddy, Prairieville Township Hastings Public Library lists activities Thursday, Oct. 29 — Movie Memories, “Mildred Pierce,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 — preschool story time about Halloween, 10:30 a.m.; Tweens’ mystery party 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween at the Library; anyone in costume can claim a treat. Monday, Nov. 1 — November Reading Club begins for kids pre-kindergarten to 12th grades. Sign up today. Tuesday, Nov. 2 — toddler story time about bubble gum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information. Leaders have earned ‘Shame on You’ Awards As I was sitting down this weekend thinking about what happened over the past week, I was reminded of some important issues affecting Barry County residents and I came to the conclusion that it’s time to issue a few “Shame on You” Awards. The first Shame on You Award goes to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for her handling of the budget process. State legislators and her administration had plenty of time to work through the budget, and again this year they waited to the last minute, playing games until they had to extend the deadline. Now they again find themselves near another deadline, and the governor is using education as a pawn in the negotiation process. State legislative leaders on both sides worked through the budget process looking for ways to cut spending due to projected revenue reductions. As part of their plan, public education’s per-pupil funding was cut by $165 a student, which was more than the governor was hoping for. Her proposal gave more money to local school districts while adding tax increases on items such as water bottles, entertainment and services, in hopes of squeezing enough money out of taxpayers to continue funding a list of programs, including K-12 education. Legislators felt this was no time to increase taxes on Michigan’s taxpayers, so the governor and legislature are discussing how to balance the budget. To put even more pressure on state lawmakers, Granholm late last week cut the per-pupil funding by an additional $127, which would take effect in January, making it even more difficult for in-formula school districts. In her weekly radio address, the governor said she was forced to order the cuts because lawmakers are willing to pass a budget falling short on revenues. Republican leaders say the additional cuts aren’t needed and the governor should have waited until an official revenue estimating conference released new numbers in January. The state is in the worst financial crisis in its history, It’s time for all public sectors to share the pain. Don’t threaten us, Governor; we need strong, sound leadership now more than ever. The next Shame on You Award goes to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf for not actively warning the public about recent break-ins around the county. Last Thursday night law enforcement troopers nabbed Jeffery Scott Travis after he allegedly burglarized nearly 30 residences in Barry County. I applaud law enforcement personnel for finally capturing Travis, but under Sheriff Leaf’s administration, residents throughout the county were vulnerable because the sheriff’s office failed to warn residents of the potential dangers. Not getting information from local law enforcement agencies is a problem we’ve dealt with for years. Most departments do a poor job in notifying the general public about crime throughout the county. We receive press releases from surrounding agencies and counties, on a daily basis, reporting accidents, alerting citizens of criminal activity, missing persons, and other information important to citizens. One detailed report on break-ins received last week from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department concluded with the following: “If it wasn’t for the action of these residents, these dangerous suspects would probably still be out in the community. No one is better prepared to identify suspicious activity than those that live in the neighborhood. We encourage all communities to band together, to look out for one another, keep an eye on one another’s property and report suspicious activities to the sheriff’s office.” If nearly 30 residences have been burglarized in Barry County To the editor: At an informational meeting at the Michigan Farmer’s Hall of Fame, Bill Robinson and Rebecca Gray members of the Prairieville Township Recall Committee, made several accusations about the current Prairieville Township Board. One of the most emphasized discussions focused around the purchase of a computer upgrade system. Both Robinson and Gray repeatedly accused the township board of meeting outside a public meeting and approving $16,900 for a computer upgrade system. They also stated that the $16,900 was just part of a $60,000 computer package and accused the township board of spending money without any type of discussion at a public meeting. That is what they told the group of 100 people. If you carefully read the minutes (March 23, 2009) as I have, you will see that those accusations are not true. You will see that indeed, the board discussed purchasing a computer upgrade and approved the money. Responses to our weekly question. Betty King, Vermontville: “Yes, oh yes, they should reopen contracts. We all have to make sacrifices in this economic crisis. “ Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics Prairieville Township board is being proactive Public Opinion: Don Ketchum, Woodland: “Yes, they should reopen contracts — better yet, they should negotiate for only one year at a time.” in the past several weeks or months, why have we not been warned? In contrast, one of the very few press releases sent by the local sheriff’s department was sent out only because a television station heard of break-ins. The press release read as follows: “The sheriff wanted me (Undersheriff Bob Baker) to get his info to you. Channel 8 was in asking about B&Es involving theft of jewelry. I advised them that there has been 9 cases in the county since August 1, 2009 covered by Barry Township P.D., Nashville P.D. and our department. We are also asking that the public be on the lookout for any suspicious vehicles especially any older white car, possibly an Escort.” Shouldn’t the sheriff’s department issue such warnings on its own? Isn’t public safety the top priority? When one of our reporters asked the undersheriff earlier this summer if the department was doing anything to crack down on lewd behavior and illicit activity on an island on Gun Lake (which the sheriff’s department regularly patrols), proposing that a family with young children might unexpectedly anchor at that beach and witness such activities, Baker replied, “You’d have to be from another planet not to know what’s going on.” It was only after the family who owns the property heard of the displays and activities at the island that the sheriff’s department began cracking down on underage drinking. Again, shouldn’t the sheriff’s department be enforcing the law when laws are being broken — not just after being prompted by someone other than the general public? Now, after a prime suspect has been arrested in a string of local burglaries, the sheriff was quick to proclaim (even before all of the evidence had been cataloged) that this arrest solves 100 percent of the burglaries recently reported to the sheriff’s department. So now everyone should let their guard down? The sheriff’s slate for burglaries is wiped clean? The sheriff has an obligation to educate county residents on what’s going on so they are better informed and prepared to deal with potential threats. Having someone break into your home is a serious violation of personal space, an incident most people never get over. Sheriff Leaf has shirked his responsibility. If his office would have been reporting break-ins earlier, maybe we could have avoided some of these burglaries. I would also remind you of a story that appeared two weeks ago on the front page of the Banner in which the sheriff’s department was investigating gas use at the local airport. One of the suspects in the incident reported that he hadn’t heard from anyone at the sheriff’s department since April. A reported $33,411 dollars’ worth of gas was taken from the airport tank with discrepancies in payment records, with little or no investigation from the county sheriff’s office. This newspaper plans on running what we get each week from area law enforcement offices, and when they fail to report criminal activity from their offices, we will inform you that no information was given to this newspaper in the police beat section. You have a right to know what’s going on in and around the county — in fact you have a responsibility as a good citizen to be informed and cooperate whenever possible. Keith Murphy, Hastings: “I would think there were other cuts that would not impact pupils in school, but, if this is going to happen, I would not be opposed to them opening contracts.” Mike Callton, Nashville: “I think they need to work together with their unions, as partners, to work with this problem.” You also will see that a public meeting was held, it was posted appropriately, the computer system was discussed, it was voted on and approved as required by the Open Meetings Act. There was no mention of $60,000, and none has been spent on a computer system. Trustee Sharon Ritchie submitted five project proposals for federal stimulus funding. One of those proposals included a computer system that cost $60,000. This was a proactive attempt to benefit from the federal government stimulus package. However, the township did not receive any of the federal monies, so the $60,000 was a moot point. This computer issue was one of the major topics of discussion at the meeting, so I felt the need to explore it myself, and this is what I found. So far, contrary to what the recall committee claimed, the board held a public meeting, it was properly posted, they voted on a $16,900 upgrade to the computer system to help them get in compliance with state regulations, and no $60,000 was approved in some type of secret meeting. This was a 6 1/2-hour budget workshop that lasted past midnight. There was only one resident who attended part of it. So to those who criticize our officials, I ask, ‘Where are you during those long, painstaking budget workshops? Why are you selectively choosing information and feeding bits and pieces to the public out of context and without proof of any wrong-doings?’ Let our township board do their jobs without dissecting every move, criticizing every word and trying to ruin their reputations. They are honest, hard-working individuals who are committed to serve the best interests of the residents of Prairieville Township, and they were elected by the majority because people wanted change. I encourage all Prairieville residents to support the officials that they elected and let them continue the improvements they have already made in our township. This team has had less than a year to work together, and they need our support. I also ask that the recall committee tell the truth. Kathy Mutschler, Delton Should schools re-negotiate contracts? Schools across the state are expected to see budget cuts of $165 per pupil. The governor also has notified schools of an additional $127 cut, for a total cut of $292, in the middle of the 2009-10 school year. The largest expense to school districts is employee wages. Do you think all schools should open contracts and move to make cuts in salaries proportional to the cuts handed down from the state? Nick Herr, Middleville: “I do not think the cuts in funding should cut programs like sports and music. I would hope that school districts would not cut teacher salaries but instead try to find other options.” Morgan VanderKolk, Middleville: “I think this legislation should be opposed. Education is important for Michigan’s future, and if activities and teacher salaries or positions are cut, students will suffer.” Daniel Bird, Freeport: “I do not think that school districts should respond to this budget by cutting salaries. I think the legislature should find a way to replace these funds. Schools are important and should be supported.” �Page 5 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Volunteering is core of great community, nation, speaker tells Pennock volunteers Jody Swift, president of the Pennock Volunteer Auxiliary Board, introduced other board members and led the group in “A Volunteer’s Prayer.” change the direction. I think we could do that if we all work together. We can make a difference.” When introducing Fred Jacobs, Lewis Blake told the audience that he grew up in Hastings and that the two are fellow Rotarians. “He does an incredible job. When I came here (in July 2007) people told me: ‘He’s Mr. Hastings and Mr. Barry County,’” she said. Jacobs credited his parents for being “probably more instrumental in the way I turned out than anything I’ve ever done or where I went to school ... because they were Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, spoke to Pennock Health Services volunteers and concluded his message with a song. all about giving back and about leadership and making a difference in the community. They were always instrumental about making a difference in Barry County. Don’t let things just be the way they are; if something’s not right, expose it; let the people know and get the people active. If you sit on the sidelines, you get frustrated and you people especially ... you have history to look back on where so many young people don’t have that history, so it’s easy for them to say let’s do this or let’s do that. The history is what makes the difference.” He noted that he sits on many committees and commented that he brings “history” to those groups. As an example, Jacobs said he has been a director on the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Board for more than 35 years. He often has thought that he shouldn’t continue to serve on that board, but then something comes up and he’s glad he’s still there to suggest a direction the chamber might want to go. Pennock volunteers certainly have done just that, Jacobs commented, pointing to the Reminder’s coverage of Pennock’s annual volunteer award program. “I’m amazed how many hours you people give. It’s anywhere from a couple hundred hours to as much as 30,000 hours, he said. “... When I saw that Merna Wolfe had given 30,000 hours, I had to say, how could a person do that? That’s a lot of time to give. To be so compassionate about what you do, that’s what is so amazing.” Before preparing his talk on volunteerism, Jacobs said he reviewed the past six weeks of The Reminder, which J-Ad Graphics publishes in addition to eight other papers. Cutting education, agriculture hurts everyone To the editor: For far too long, the state legislature, as well as the general population, has had its head in the sand about the impact agriculture and education have had on our lives. Those two systems have been running “well enough” that we all take for granted how important The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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He quoted Teddy Roosevelt, who once said, ‘What a man does for himself dies with him. What a man does for his community lives long after he is gone.’ “And that’s really what it is when you think about it,” Jacobs said. “All the things that you do now will live on. The impact you have had on this hospital is phenomenal.” Researching on the Internet, he came to the conclusion that “Pennock Hospital has more volunteers actively volunteering than any hospital of your size in the state of Michigan that I could find. And I went to a lot of them (hospital Web sites). That says a lot about Pennock and the difference you make. I know if you went up and talked to the patients, all the patients would have nothing but the highest praise for the volunteers because you make their stay so much brighter, so much different. You participate in making their time shorter, just to stop in and say hi to make a difference,” Jacobs said. Lewis Blake agreed, saying, there isn’t any compensation for volunteers, but yet they “bring a spirit of caring and concern ... and you touch so many of our patients’ lives. You make such a difference. I admire you. I thank you and actually I commend you for giving your time and talents and coming here to make a difference in our community. “On behalf of the hospital, on behalf of the patients we serve and on behalf of our community, thank you, thank you so much for coming and giving of yourself ...,” she told volunteers. Lewis Blake told the audience she started her healthcare career as a director of volunteer services, “and volunteers have been and still are near and dear to my heart.” Jacobs told about a volunteer effort, called Gilmore Garage Works, in which he is involved at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners. The project offers six high school students, who are at risk of dropping out of school, the opportunity to restore an antique automobile under the supervision of volunteer mentors. Three students are from Delton and three from Hastings. The program is offered twice a week for two hours at each At the Pennock Volunteer Fall Fellowship Luncheon, everyone was treated to a turkey meal, prepared by the dietary staff. TAKE THE MONEY & RIDE FALL EVENT GET UP TO A $75 VISA REBATE CARD BY WHEN YOU BUY 4 NEW QUALIFYING TIRES. ® MAIL With Cooper, you don’t have to give up a thing. Grab four eligible tires right now and get unbeatable performance. – $75 OFF DISCOVERER CTS, ATR, H/T, STT, S/T, S/T-C and LSX= tires – $50 OFF CS4 Touring tires – $40 OFF Lifeliner GLS, Cooper GFE and Cooper Response== tires Pork and Dressing Harvest Dinner Country Chapel will again be hosting a Pork and Dressing Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. 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The event offers a safe, free place to entertain your little ones. session. “In just two meetings, we could see the difference in the way they (students) acted ... just because somebody cares.” Jacobs noted that Michigan and states around the nation changed their educational directions a couple of years ago with a “tremendous movement to send kids to college. I understand the importance of going to college, and I don’t discount that whatsoever. “... It was frustrating to me, but there was not a lot I could do” about the decrease in career and technical training offered in high schools, he said. Barry County statistics in the past 40 years reveal that an average of 50 percent of the county’s high school students go to college each year, Jacobs said. “So, what do we do with the other 50 percent?” he asked. When he was a high school student in the 1960s, he said young people who didn’t go to college found jobs at local industries and in factories in larger neighboring cities. “There were all kinds of jobs, all kinds of opportunities (back then),” Jacobs said. In fact, some of the young people working in industry made more than recent college graduates in the 1960s era. That has changed dramatically, he noted. If the Gilmore Garage Works program is successful, “we’re going back to the state of Michigan, and we’re really going to push hard to dump the curriculum problem that we have here about focusing on college and say we want to go back to a career prep and a college prep program for kids,” Jacobs said. “Give them (the 50 percent who don’t go to college) the skills they need. That’s what those kids need so they can get good jobs. And that’s how we’ll turn this country back around when people have skills ... We’ll have some factories back in Michigan again. It will take some time, but you’ll see a difference.” To conclude his message, Jacobs sang what he called an unusual song, “Thankful,” written by David Foster and recorded on a CD by Josh Groban. Accompanied by Holly Bolthouse, Jacobs dedicated the song to Pennock volunteers “for all the things you do” for the hospital and other people. He encouraged the audience to listen carefully to the words, which included this thought: “It’s up to us to be the change and even though we all can do so much more, there’s so much to be thankful for.” 77539578 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com they are. We put our kids on the bus in the morning, and schools are able to service students K-12, providing emotional and social opportunities that prepare students for a lifetime. Cutting education will ensure joblessness, high teen pregnancy rates, and of course a soar in major crime rates. We go to the grocery store, and we are able to purchase a variety of foods at a reasonable price. Food is our most basic necessity, and without further research and education about food and the food system, we are creating a maelstrom of destruction. Cutting education and MSU Extension and experiment stations will ensure that life as we know it is going to change. The basic framework of our society is going to unravel, and it is not going to come back. I urge you to absorb the fact that these issues are more important than black or white, left or right, pro-life or pro-choice, gay or straight. These issues affect us all. I implore our lawmakers to figure out a way to fund these programs or we will be forced to lose the safest, most plentiful, most nutritious food system in the world. The United States, as well as other countries are able to feed themselves and help fight global poverty because of advances in agriculture that our universities, in particular MSU, have made. Even though the current education model is not perfect, you can imagine a day when we view what we have now as an unimaginable luxury? That day could be near. Sherri Snyder, Hickory Corners “When you look at the Reminder on a weekly basis, or any of our publications for that matter, what you see is that our papers are filled with all kinds of articles about people volunteering, making a difference in our community,” he said. One of the recent stories was about two sisters who have volunteered their time since 1998 to document data from area cemeteries. “That’s an amazing thing to happen in your community, and we sometimes take those things for granted. And I’m sure people take you for granted,” Jacobs said. Just like Pennock volunteers, those sisters “had a passion to do something that nobody else would do, and we wanted to capture that. That’s what we do weekly in our publications is capture all the stuff that people do,” he said. Other recent articles showcasing the variety of tasks tackled by local volunteers were about Habitat for Humanity/Barry County building its 31st home for a family in need of decent housing, the annual Barry County CROP Walk which “seems to get bigger every year,” a Poker Run to benefit a young girl with a rare blood disorder, the benefit for a family man who broke both legs, and the Celebrity Server Nights at the Hastings Big Boy Restaurant with “people who are willing to give their time to go down and be waitresses (and waiters) to be helpful in a restaurant for a charity in Barry County. That’s another amazing thing,” Jacobs said. A different type of volunteerism with excellent merits is the talent embodied by the Thornapple Players. Jacobs said, “They volunteer to give us some entertainment; it’s an enjoyment in this community. “Week after week, all over Barry County, we cover all of those ... It’s amazing when you sit back and look at it ... to see how many there were – that people are giving back.” He noted all the clubs that exist in the area and how those club members “donate their time to give back to make a difference ...” Jacobs also pointed out that all the events held in the county are the result of volunteers giving of themselves “to make this a better place to live.” Those events range from Summerfest to the Delton Founders Festival, from Middleville’s Heritage Days to Woodland’s Homecoming and from the Barry County Fair to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. “Volunteering is really what is in the core of what makes a community great, and what makes this country great. In town, after town, after town people are giving back,” Jacobs said. “They are doing things that really make a difference. “...We did some research a couple of years ago because people would come into Hastings and say, what is it about this town, why is it so much different? One of the reasons, I think, is because you see more active volunteerism in Barry County than a lot of the counties around us. We own nine newspapers ... We cover a lot of areas and really of all the areas we cover, this Hastings area of Barry County is an area of giving back, of volunteering and making a difference in people’s lives. That’s why we find Hastings to be just a little better, just a little distinctively different than a lot of places. And I think we (at JAd Graphics) add an awful lot to that.” In addition, he said, J-Ad Graphics prints other publications distributed in the West Michigan area and none publish as many stories and photos about volunteers as J-Ad. “A lot of times publishers will ask me, how come you do all of that stuff? And I say because it builds readership, it builds your Main floor laundry room, new kitchen, Pergo floors, ceramic tiled dining room overlooks deck and view of river frontage. Living room freshly painted, brand new carpet, clean dry basement, 1 1/2 car garage. Gorgeous parklike yard, extensive decking, ThornappleKellogg Schools. Zero down rural development mortgage available. Price reduced to $126,900. 77528605 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Pennock Health Services’ volunteers gathered for their annual Fall Fellowship, they were treated to a turkey luncheon and food for thought as well. Plus, volunteers heard words of praise from two speakers and even a unique song. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Lewis Blake and speaker Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, both touted volunteers for making a difference in the lives of the patients they touch. Jacobs also encouraged Pennock volunteers and other citizens to become involved in issues that affect Michigan and the nation. “Today in this country we’re debating whether to feed our children and provide medical coverage to our citizens while our country has the best medical facilities in the world and grows enough food to feed most of it,” he said. “Yet many of our citizens are homeless and are malnourished and some of our elderly are choosing today between paying their bills or purchasing their medicine. That’s what America is really faced with today. These are issues that touch all of us, and to solve these issues and other problems, it will take citizen involvement at every level – something we shouldn’t leave to our political leaders. A lot of times, we think they know best. I’ve always had the opinion that they don’t know best, and that they need our direction. They need our input. To stay on the sidelines and watch this whole thing unfold with national healthcare is a tremendous mistake for all of us, and you people especially. “...Our country is going through massive change right now,” Jacobs said, recalling how his late parents, Mel and Alice Jacobs, used to talk about the Great Depression “... I think we are closest today to Depression-era problems than we’ve ever been in America’s history, and we didn’t have to be here. We could have made adjustments not to be there. But, we’re here now so it’s going to take people like yourselves, like Barry County people, all over this country it’s going to take people to rise up and say this is not acceptable, we need to www.stephaniedufford.com 616-531-2971 4249 Parkway Pl., Grandville �Page 6 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Classroom renovation discussed at Delton school board meeting Elaborating on how the renovations will be completed without funding from the district, Dick Pratt, a representative of the architectural and engineering firm Tower Pinkster Titus Associates who is involved in the project, said the material and labor necessary to complete the renovations will be donated primarily by area businesses and individuals. “We are trying to get as much ... product from local suppliers as we can,” he explained. John Davids, a representative of the architectural and engineering firm Fanning/Howey Associates who also is involved in the project, said that because Delton Kellogg’s classrooms were built during a time when teaching and lecturing were synonymous, the results of the renovations will be presented at a CEFPI conference in Grand Rapids next year to illustrate how similar cost-effective improvements can be made to other school systems of Worship Together… 77539524 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. the same age. “What we’re finding is that ... because of computer skills and also because of the way they interact with each other electronically now, learning is much different, and most kids don’t learn best in that environment; they learn better in a collaborative environment, where they can collaborate with each other and a teacher ...” he explained. Davids said that several design charrettes attended by both adults and children have been held to determine what form the renovations will take. In addition to various technologies, such as a voice-enhancement system, the members of CEFPI who are directly involved in the project would like to introduce a science area, increased levels of natural light, carpet, movable storage containers, comfortable seating and many other features to the space, he said, adding that the number of improvements made to the classroom will depend on the prevalence of donations and volunteerism. “We just don’t know yet where it’s going to end up, and it’s kind of an evolving process,” he explained. Todd Shipley, the teacher who is to utilize the classroom once the renovations are complete, said the project has been dubbed “Operation 16” by his students, in honor of the year they are expected to graduate, 2016. In other business, the board made appointments for the 2009-10 school year, assigning individuals to numerous positions, including those that make up Delton Kellogg’s District School Improvement Team. The board appointed Danny Bouchie, Amy ButchBaker, Carla Culbert, Elisha Hatton, Val Heethuis, Christine Maybe and Andrew Newington as the team’s special education co-chair, mathematics chair, technology chair, counseling chair, art chair, special education co-chair and industrial arts chair, respectively. Assigning coaches to the district’s basketball teams, the board also appointed Michelle Martin to the eighth grade girls “B” team, Jim Hogoboom to the eighth grade boys and girls “A” teams, Kevin Lillibridge to the seventh grade boys “A” team, Mike Mohn to the boys varsity team, Mike Nebozny to the eighth grade boys “B” team, Norm O’Meara to the boys junior varsity team, Rick Williams to the girls varsity team and Kelly Yoder to the girls junior varsity team. Amanda “Zoe” Reynolds and Samantha Rhoda were appointed coaches of the varsity and junior varsity competitive cheerleading teams, respectively. During the meeting, Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea also delivered a by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dizzy Warren, a partnership specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau, came to Barry County Oct. 23 to talk about how important it is for Barry County to be ready to “be counted in 2010.” Warren began her meeting with community leaders from throughout the county with the fact that the power to count “every single Dizzy Warren talks about the importance of the 2010 census to Michigan and Barry County. (Photo by Patricia Johns) “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” 945-4700 Hastings Lube, Oil & Filter up to 5 qts. Tire Rotation Brake Inspection •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 } • Wheel Alignment • Shocks & Struts 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Fundraiser to refurbish the Manger scene for Hastings. QUILT AUCTION AT 9:30 AM, quilts made by the Thornapple River Rippers Loaner Car Available Insurance or Customer Pay In Memory... 2995 $ most cars 3495 $ most cars Buy one at regular price Get 2nd for 1/2 Off “SAVE” • Mechanical Repairs & Service OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings THISS AUTO Hastings Presbyterian Church 231 S. Broadway • Collision & Auto Body Repair B Warren stressed that the partnership in the county and throughout the state is to keep from losing two seats. She talked briefly about how boundaries are redrawn after the census and that this may impact state and local governments, as well. The numbers also impact how much federal funds are distributed to states for education, human services, services to senior citizens and roads. Warren also talked about the jobs that will be available and the Census Bureau’s desire to hire locally as much as possible. Anyone interested in applying for census jobs may call 866-861-2010 or go online to www.2010censusjobs.gov for more information. Every applicant will have to take a 30minute test and pass security requirements. The 2010 Census will have only 10 questions, and the surveys will be delivered to home addresses, not post office box numbers. Warren told the group that there will also be “be-counted sites” for those who think they have been missed. She hopes to work with schools and local organizations and churches to make sure that as many people as possible answer the 2010 census. The Census Bureau also has designated a 72-hour period to count the homeless on March 29, 30 and 31, 2010. Warren said she hopes to work with the Barry Community Foundation to organize local groups to support return of the census questionnaires. Saturday, November 14th 7am - 11am Fiberglass Products 945-2471 DOWLING - Voight Alton VanSyckle, age 87 of Dowling, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born September 25, 1922 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the son of Henry E. and Eula B. (Stevens) VanSyckle. He attended Barney Mill Rural School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1940 then went to Michigan State College and completed the Ag Program. Voight married Bernadene Schantz March 29, 1946. Voight and his family were life long farmers, that was his passion throughout his life, he loved his farming and all aspects of that life. Their farm has been in the family for more than 100 years. He was still able to assist his daughter and son-in-law on the farm until recently his health forced him to stop. He was a family man who dearly loved his family. Voight worked at Eaton’s in Battle Creek where he retired after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping in Pigeon River. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Ernest VanSyckle. Voight is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Bernadene VanSyckle of Dowling; his daughters, Connie (Dennis) Case, Nancy (Neil) Wilder; a son, Jim (Dianna) VanSyckle; his grandchildren, Jim (Allison) Case, Brandon (Brenda) Wilder, Rob (Kelli) Case, Bryan (Amy) Wilder, Lindsey (Tim) VanSyckle, Beth and Chez Neal, Sarah Lynch, David Pasche, Jeremie Pasche; many great-grandchildren, and a sister Nyla (Keith) Buehler. Memorial contributions can be made to Chloe's Wings Of Hope Foundation, 800 Drake Rd., Dowling, Michigan 49050, or Pigeon River County Association, P.O. Box 122 Gaylord, Michigan 49734. No visitation will be held. A celebration of life memorial gathering was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Rd., Dowling. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Steve Olmstead officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). PANCAKE BREAKFAST This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings person, regardless of status,” comes from the United States Constitution. She noted that Michigan has a true understanding of the impact census numbers have on the number of representatives. “Forty years ago, Michigan had 19 representatives,” she cited. “We are hoping that following the 2010 census the state has 14 representatives, not 13. Right now, it is a given that Michigan will lose one seat.” GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH All Saints Sunday - November 1- 8 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 3 p.m. Faithbooking; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - NAPS Halloween Party; 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team; Trunk or Treat Event. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge. Voight Alton VanSyckle Upcoming 2010 Census important to Barry County • Service Lauer Family Funeral Homes presentation on the amount of funding the district is expected to receive from the state for its 2009-10 school year. Because the state has not yet finalized its budget for the current fiscal year, Vujea was unable to give exact figures in regard to state funding. However, she said the district is expected to receive approximately $7,150 per pupil. For its previous school year, the district received just over $7,300 per pupil in state funding, she added. In a correspondence sent Tuesday, Oct. 27, Vujea said that based on the latest developments surrounding the state’s budget, the district might receive approximately $290 less per pupil in state funding than it did in the 2008-09 school year. “That equates to a $480,000 reduction for (the) Delton Kellogg school district,” she wrote. “If this happens, we will be operating with state and local revenues that are as low as what we received in the 1999-2000 school year ....” Vujea said during the meeting that while Delton Kellogg is no stranger to financial difficulties, its students continue to be a source of pride. The superintendent discussed many achievements they made during the 2008-09 school year, some of which involved their scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), Michigan Merit Examination (MME) and ACT. When compared to scores earned by Delton Kellogg students during the 2007-08 school year, the most recent scores were higher in 20 of the 28 areas comprising the MEAP, she explained, adding that the students also achieved similar improvements on the MME and ACT that exceeded state averages. “We’re doing one heck of a job, in spite of our legislators and in spite of our governor, who continue to inadequately fund our school district and the school districts in Michigan,” she said. At the meeting, “Nice Job Notes” were announced for the following people: Louise Angelo, Marsha Bassett, Paul Blacken, Terry Bourdo, Amy ButchBaker, Deb Butterfield, Sandy Dancy, Kris Harrington, Elisha Hatton, Val Heethuis, Sharon Jones, Amanda Kanaziz, Mike Marcinek, Paula Molitor, Monica Moore, Nancy Morsman, Sarah Pate, Robin Polack, Robin Reynolds, Janine Smith, Aaron Tabor, Diane Talo, Heidi Tyner, Bill Warren, Denise Quick-Cook and the district’s maintenance department. 07529470 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer While meetings of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education regularly are held in Room 32 of Delton Kellogg Elementary School, the board held its Oct. 19 meeting in Room 7 of the middle school, providing attendees with the opportunity to see that space recently that was selected by the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) to receive renovations that will bring it into the 21st Century. A nonprofit organization, CEFPI is devoted to making classrooms and similar spaces as academically supportive and welcoming as possible. The renovations, which are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, will be made possible with funds provided through CEFPI by both local and national sponsors. Area Obituaries by Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77539527 Quality Repairs • For Less ! “Save $$ on Parts & Labor” David K. Eltzroth 11/6/84-10/30/01 Adam J. Lake 2/24/85-10/30/01 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure. �Page 7 — Thursday, October 29, 2009— The Hastings Banner Newborn Babies GIRL, Lylah Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. to Amber Shattuck and Dustin Kopf of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jaelynn Alisabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 2009 at 9:10 a.m. to Amy Hall and Terry Neymeiyer Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Gavin William David, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 13, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. to Amanda and William Fields of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ryan Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14, 2009 at 10:05 p.m. to Colleen Fox and Cory Faunce of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Kathrin Kay, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. to Andrea and Billy Lampart of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. Gregg-Wasserman Jeff Gregg of Sarasota, FL and Lynn and Andy Wichman of Schoolcraft are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Gregg, to Brad Wasserman, son of Mark and Tammy Wasserman of Delton. Courtney and Brad are 2005 graduates of Delton Kellogg High School and Brad is a 2007 graduate of Ferris State University. Courtney is currently a homemaker and Brad is currently an apprentice of Millwright Local 1102. A December 5th wedding is being planned. GIRL, Alyssa Makaylee, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. to Sara Hout of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Emmy Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17, 2009 at 3:11 a.m. to Sunni and Corey Lake of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 1.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jase Lynn, born at Spectrum Health on Oct. 9, 2009 to Andrea Johnson of Shelbyville. HOME INVASION, continued from page 1 report that someone had stolen her boyfriend’s Cadillac Seville sometime during the late evening hours of Oct. 21 or early morning hours of Oct. 22, and that the keys had been left in the center console. During the time the report was being filed, Hastings Police were able to make a connection of the alleged victim to the suspect being sought by the state police. The woman was brought into police headquarters, where she admitted to filing a false police report. Responding agencies surrounded the Prairieville and Orangeville areas, and police canine units were called to the scene to track the suspect. A state police helicopter also was used, but the suspect was not located at that time. Travis was later taken into custody at a gas station in Prairieville by the Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. The investigation continues to determine whether others are involved. Troopers from the Hastings post were assisted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Hastings City Police Department, Prairieville Township Police Department, Michigan State Police Wayland Post, Wayland City Police Department, Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, the Michigan State Police 6th District Hometown Security Team, Michigan State Police Aviation Unit, Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team and canine teams from the Michigan State Police, Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Travis waived his right to have a preliminary pre-trial hearing within 14 days of arraignment as requested by Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans. Evans made the request, citing the additional property from up to 30 homes found in Travis’ residence during the search, subject to the warrant, the need to determine where it came from and Travis’ link to those items. Petitions approved in Prairieville Township recall effort by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer A panel comprised of Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty, Clerk Pamela Jarvis and Treasurer Susan VandeCar presided over a clarity hearing Oct. 22 to determine whether language submitted for petitions in support of recall elections being held for four Prairieville Township officials would be understandable to the average voter. After voting on the proposed language for each of the four petitions, the panel unanimously determined that the language met the standards of clarity required by law. The language was submitted earlier this month to the county’s clerk’s office by the Prairieville Recall Committee, an organization seeking the recall of Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie. Of the township officials whose recalls are being sought, only Owens was not present at the hearing. “I support the Prairieville Township Board with our decisions and the way we conduct ourselves,” said Stoneburner at the hearing. “I feel we’re doing it properly and within the law. We work with our attorneys and try to provide the best answers for the Prairieville Township residents, and we will continue to work hard on their behalf.” According to the approved language, the recall committee alleges that the four township officials, together, have committed violations of both the Open Meetings Act and the state Freedom of Information Act, spent public funds in both wasteful and unauthorized manner, poorly managed the township and practiced nepotism. While the panel’s ruling currently ensures that the proposed language cannot provide grounds for the dismissal of petitions that utilize it, Doherty explained that the ruling has nothing to do with the truth of the allegations. “Such a review is limited to a determina- Susan VandeCar, (left) William Doherty and Pamela Jarvis discuss the language used in the petitions. tion of whether the petitions present a sufficiently clear statement,” said Doherty, reading a summary of a court case. “And the standard for clarity is lenient; the truth is not a consideration in judging the clarity of the petition’s language. The accuracy of the statements in the petition is a political question for the voters, not one for the courts to decide.” Detailing the recourse available to the four township officials, Jarvis said that they have until Nov. 2 to appeal the panel’s decision through the county’s circuit court. According to Stoneburner, as of Wednesday, he and the other three township officials had not decided if they would pursue any appellate action. In an interview after the clarity hearing, Rebecca Gray, chairwoman of the recall committee, said that, based on her research of previous recall elections, the cost for recall elections for the four township officials would be between $3,000 and $6,000. As reported in the Oct. 8 edition of the Hastings Banner, Jarvis said that, before a recall election could be held for any one of the four township officials, the signatures of 402 residents of Prairieville Township who support holding such an election for the official in question must be collected. Annual economic development summit set for Nov. 5 Jeffrey Scott Travis Evans said Travis was a high risk of flight due to his six previous felony convictions for home invasion and allegedly leading two departments on chases with speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour and asked for a $150,000 bond. Travis’ bond was set at $150,000 for home invasion and $25,000 for fleeing and eluding. A preliminary exam pretrial hearing has been set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. The prosecutor’s office is reviewing charges for the false report of a felony against the 18-year-old Hastings woman who reported Travis’ car stolen. The Barry County Economic Development Alliance will host its seventh annual economic development summit Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Ever After Banquet and Conference Center in Hastings. A feature presentation on next year’s “Barry County Economic Outlook” will be provided by George Erickcek, senior analyst with the W.E. Upjohn Institute. He will provide business and community leaders with an oddly entertaining economic perspective, including data supporting economic trends and current realities of Barry County and the state as a whole, said Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. “Michigan is addressing economic development challenges that put us at a disadvantage as a highly sought after location to establish a business,” she said. “In addition to our state challenges, Barry County businesses must also consider the impacts of the changes mak- cies that will support long-term economic success while maintaining the high quality of life residents are accustomed to in Barry County. The summit is the forum to begin this countywide community dialogue.” Business and community leaders are encouraged to attend. The summit is offered at no cost to attendees. Platinum sponsorship of this year’s summit is provided by Consumers Energy. Barry County Telephone and J-Ad Graphics serve as gold sponsors. Silver sponsors include Ever After Banquet and Conference Center, MainStreet Savings Bank, Firstbank, NuUnion Credit Union and Pennock Health Services. Invitations will be available shortly at www.barrychamber.com. In the meantime, for more information or to RSVP for the summit, call the economic development alliance at 269945-2454. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lake Odessa church makes kneelers for troops by Helen Mudry Staff Writer They’re only wooden boxes, eight inches wide by 16 inches long and five inches high — not high enough to reach much, but when U.S. troops in Iraq kneel on them in prayer, they feel much closer to Heaven. The kneelers project was inspired by Jim McCormick, son of Marsha and Bob Stadel of Woodland. Jim is a career chief warrant officer 4 Army pilot stationed in Iraq. Marsha said her son flies officers around to bases in the country. He was sharing his war experiences with Marsha, and the topic of prayer came up. He mentioned when the soldiers pray in their makeshift church services, they drop to their knees on a hard cement floor or in the sand. He asked Marsha if she could find something better, something more conducive to a prayerful state of mind. Marsha looked in catalogs and online. Bob is skilled at working with wood and has a well-equipped wood shop. “I think I can make kneelers that will work,” he said. He enlisted the help of the Knights of Columbus at St. Edward’s Church in Lake Odessa, and after three long days, the men had Marriage Licenses This is some of the evidence seized from the home of Jeffrey Scott Travis by the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. ing up what is known as the ‘new economy’ on a global level and prepare to adapt.” Addressing the ‘new economy’ at this year’s Summit will be Dr. Soji Adelaja, director of the Land Policy Institute with a presentation entitled “Finding Our Place in the Global Economy.” Adelaja will share research-based strategies for community success. In addition to profiling information on global, state and county level economic issues, a joint planning committee will share information on the overlay plan for a region representing Carlton, Hastings and Rutland townships and the City of Hastings in partnership with Barry County. “To be successful in developing communities that are economically stable consideration must be given to the long-term outcomes of decisions made today through effective planning,” said Byrnes. “Community and business leaders continue to address and update poli- Kevin Daniel Alberta, Hudsonville and Heather Lynn Palmer, Middleville. Matthew Joseph Bennett, Middleville and Sarah Beth Schut, Middleville. Justin Michael Alan Bouchard, Carson City and Katherine Grace Sutherland, Hastings. Thomas Leland Herbst, Hastings and Alicia Marie Vanhorn, Hastings. made 45 kneelers. The kneelers were covered with a thick foam, and Mary James fastened carpeting on the top. Each kneeler also had a personal note from the St. Ed’s Knights. The next step was how to get them to Iraq. Bob explained his dilemma to the Lake Odessa Post Office personnel. He was told how to pack them with cardboard cushioning. The 45 kneelers were then placed in eight boxes, shrink-wrapped and sent off to a joint base in Balad, Iraq. Postage was $200. The kneelers were shipped on a Monday earlier in October and less than a week later, arrived in Iraq in time for church on Sunday. The Stadels were sent two pages of handwritten ‘thank-you’ notes from the troops, expressing such sentiments as, “My knees and I thank you,” and, “My prayers are answered.” A staff clergy wrote “The kneelers help us pray better and more.” The Stadels also were sent an American flag in appreciation of their work. It was flown over Iraq Oct. 13, 2009, by Col. William DeHaes, deputy commander U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon joint base in Balad Iraq. Bob will present the flag to the St. Edward’s Knights of Columbus for their meetings as soon as he makes a flag pole. It should be much simpler than 45 kneelers. �Page 8 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Saturday, an exciting game of basketball will be played at 2 p.m. at the Lakewood High School gym between the Lakewood Legends, mostly former varsity players and the Harlem Ambassadors. This will give those who attend a chance to see the many features of the remodeled building. On Nov. 7, Friends of the Library will host a tea time from 2 to 4 p.m. at the local library. This is a day to bring your own tea cup and be prepared to sample a wide variety of teas and other treats. A coming event for the Depot Museum will be the monthly meeting of the county-wide genealogy society Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. when Bill Jamerson returns to Lake Odessa with his singing program “Dollar-A-Day Boys.” This will be a musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal program in the early Roosevelt years. The CCC replanted thousands of trees in Michigan, cleared fire lanes, built bridges, fought forest fires, built miles of roads and participated in soil conservation projects. Jamerson wrote and produced the PBS film “Camp Forgotten,” recorded “Dollar-A-Day Boys,” and in 2007 published a novel Big Shoulders. All visitors are welcome. The framing for the new house for Linda Swift on the lakefront is nearly finished. This is to replace her home which burned several months ago. The Tri-River Museum group met last week at the Freeport Museum south of the post office. Those who came enjoyed seeing the variety of exhibits along with the graduation photos from Freeport High School. The local ladies provided plenty of goodies for the visitors to enjoy as they met and also afterward. Friends of the Library had an open house on Oct. 20 at the Lake Odessa Community Library with goodies to eat and drink and an exhibit of bookmarks made by young readers. Visitors were invited to cast their votes for their preference in each age group. The Red Cross Bloodmobile was in town on Monday. They took back to Lansing pints of blood from willing donors. Many donors make a practice of donating blood every six weeks or so. Having three trees removed from one’s lawn opens big chunks of sky. Trees planted nearly 50 years ago had to give way to a chainsaw. They produced lots of chunks and mounds of brush which were promptly fed into a chipper. The trees had served their purpose. The homeowner who planted some even 20 years ago said he never supposed he would live to see the trees as tall and wide as they had become. Two were gifts from a neighbor whose soft maple often produced shoots growing on his lawn for which he had no need. The stumps exceeded 50 inches in diameter. A neighbor commented that now maybe we can grown from grass along our alley. No more will our leaves fill his yard. The big urns which have graced the streets downtown have been removed for winter storage. They added many spots of beauty to the street scene. Roofsit will benefit Youth Advisory Council endowment fund The Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council is sponsoring a roofsit to benefit its endowment fund held by the Barry Community Foundation. The roofsit will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Secondhand Corners in downtown Hastings. YAC’s mission statement is “Representing the youthful voices of Barry County to better the lives of our generation and generations that follow.” YAC is comprised of more than 40 Barry County youths age 13 to 21 from all over Barry County. Students represent Thornapple Kellogg, Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley schools. Barry County’s YAC started when the W.K. Kellogg Foundation challenged Michigan community foundations to raise $2 million. For every $2 raised by the Barry Community Foundation for other funds, the Kellogg Foundation provided $1 for the youth fund. The Kellogg Youth Challenge came to an end in December 1998. The BCF board and staff raised the $2 million that they were challenged, which in turn provided the Barry County YAC with the $1 million match. The youth endowment now stands at approximately $1.2 million. Every year the interest is used toward youth programs. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 27, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 Since then, the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council has given $292,113 through mini-grants (money under $300 and awarded all year around) and through other $300-plus grants that are awarded in the fall and spring. These grants benefit young people and are written by the youths. Anyone interested in helping YAC increase the funds they have available to grant may drop off donations at the roofsit or send a check to YAC, Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings 49058. For more information, call 269-945-0526 and ask for Jennifer Richards. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Joint City/Township Library Board Applications will be taken to fill a 3-year term on the Library Board. They can be obtained by calling or writing the Township Hall. Deadline for return is 4:00 pm November 10, 2009. Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road Hastings, MI 49058 269.948.9690 City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE 77539485 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 450 City of Hastings The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 450 PUBLIC NOTICE TO AMEND CHAPTERR 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING DIVISION 7, SECTION 90-909 THROUGH 90-913, REGARDING WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS (WES) was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th of October 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77539652 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer City of Hastings REQUEST FOR BIDS 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and 2001 Ford Crown Victoria The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and one (1) 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. Both vehicles are four door sedans. These vehicles will be sold AS-IS. The Grand Prix has approximately 43,250 miles and the Crown Victoria has approximately 98,598 miles. Arrangements to view these vehicles can be made by calling 945-5083 weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The winning bid(s), if any, will be approved at the City Council meeting on November 23, 2009. Winning bidder(s) must be prepared to take possession with certified funds between November 24 and December 1, 2009. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids must be in writing and sealed. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelop as follows: “SEALED BID 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX” OR “SEALED BID - 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA”. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77539656 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 449 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 449 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 10A, SECTION 90-456 to SECTION 90-464; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 2, SECTION 90-1090, REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD EDGE DISTRICT was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th of October 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. 77539654 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will again be providing fall leaf pickup, scheduled to begin the week of November 2, 2009. City crews will begin picking up leaves in the Second Ward, then progress through the First Ward, Third Ward, and finish in Fourth Ward. Residents should place the leaves to be picked up either very near the curb if a parking lane in present or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Leaves should not be placed in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where they might present a vision obstruction. The fall leaf pickup generally takes City crews from four to six weeks to complete so we ask that residents have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pickup to allow us to complete the project in an efficient and timely manner. We will only be making one pass around the City. There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing citizens of the location of the City work crews including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed the next day. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77539602 Plants easily outwit geologists by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I often don’t think about the world from the point of view of plants. I mostly consider our friends in the plant kingdom as the stationary green stuff around me when I’m outdoors, and possibly the makings of salad in the summers. But plants are also teaching me a thing or two as I grow older. I’ve taken to planting trees in middle age, I guess because of the emotional connection between trees and spans of time that are beyond those of a human lifetime. Nothing quite satisfies me as much as planting a hardwood. Plants have still more to teach. They are experts in nanotechnology, it turns out. I’m trying to learn more about that realm – so I have good reason to pay attention to the lessons that can be drawn from plants’ tiny pieces. Just like us animals, plants need a circulation system. That’s partly because they distribute the calorie-bearing “phloem sap” they make in their leaves when those leaves are bathed in sunlight. I think of that good stuff as a bit like diluted Gatorade, the material that fuels other plant cells. If you are an insect like an aphid that’s intent on eating the circulating Gatorade, it might seem all you’d need to do is fly over, land on a small stem, bite into the cells that are circulating the good stuff and drink your fill. But some plants are actually able to mount a serious defense against the attacks of insects. Recently I got to see first-hand the microscopic changes inside a living plant cell that attempts to block the circulation of the good stuff of a plant under attack by an aphid. That amazing detailed imaging work is done by professor Michael Knoblauch of Washington State University with highly advanced microscopes. Knoblauch showed me a video clip of a legume cell’s response to being punctured by an aphid intent on a meal. (Through the miracle of the Internet, you can see the video anytime you’d like at rockdoc.wsu.edu/forisome.) The aphid’s attack makes a tiny chemical change in the cell. That tiny chemical change alters a nano-sized part of the interior of the cell. The nano-part changes in size — a lot — and as it changes, it blocks the circulation of the natural “Gatorade” in the plant that the aphid is after. Or, at least, that’s what would happen if the aphids were not just as sophisticated as the nano-defenses of the plant. Over the epochs aphids have developed a chemical “spit” they add to the cell just after they puncture it. That helps neutralize the poor plants’ nano-defenses and keep the Gatorade flowing. It’s a bit like mosquitoes biting my arm in the summer: as soon as they pierce my skin, they add an anticoagulant fluid to the area to keep my blood flowing freely toward their nefarious “beaks.” Plants perform many daily miracles on a nano-scale in ways scientists are now learning about in detail. And there’s plenty of room for practical applications from the new knowledge. We could potentially use genetic engineering to put the protective nano-pieces into the cells of crop plants that don’t have them. Their aphids are not the same type as the legume aphids, so the bugs might well miss their lunch. In one stroke, those plants would have a new and better defense against insect attack than anything Mother Nature has given them up to this point. Harvest yields could increase greatly — always useful for a hungry planet. No matter how I slice the nano-particle story, the main lesson for me, as a pretty ignorant animal, is that plants are not just passive victims of anything or everything we animals can do to them. They look like they are just standing around, but that’s far from the truth. Some plants produce poisons to ward us off, and some even shut down a part of their circulation system to thwart our desires. We can learn a lot more from our silent, green neighbors on the Earth. And that knowledge, potentially, could have practical benefits as well as scientific rewards. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Youth entrepreneurship training offered in Barry County The HomeTown Partners Youth Pillar is working to increase entrepreneurship training and education available to Barry County youths. The intent is to expand existing youth entrepreneurship education within the local school systems and through after-school, summer, faith-based, library or communitybased programs. In 2008, seven Barry County educators were certified to teach the Generation E youth entrepreneurship program. A number of those certified implemented the Gen E curriculum within an existing school course. Thornapple-Kellogg Schools took the lead and implemented a program both at the high school and middle school levels, training more than 50 students. The students at TK Middle School were successful in hosting market venues before school and during lunch to showcase their business ventures. The Barry Intermediate School District hosted a two-week summer program for middle school-aged youths with 10 participants. Youth-run businesses from this training participated in Summerfest 2008, the 2009 Hastings Farmers Market and most recently at the 2009 Hastings Harvest Festival. A grant awarded in 2008 to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance by the Barry Community Foundation the Generation E Training Program is again being offered in Barry County to certify local educators and community members. The purpose of the training is to become certified as a Generation E instructor. The funding allows for 10 people to be trained as instructors free of charge. The training is specific for those working with middle and high school aged youths. The middle school training program is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 3 and 4, and the high school training will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11 and 12. Both programs will be held at the Camp Algonquin YMCA from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with lunch included. Participants may attend one or both programs to become certified at the middle and high school levels, and all materials are provided. To register to participate in either training program, call Laurie at the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 by Friday, Oct. 30. Pennock Hospital limiting visitors due to flu outbreak Pennock Hospital in Hastings has enhanced precautions to prevent spreading influenza to hospital patients by limiting visitors. As schools continue to close in Barry County, the hospital is now requesting “visitor restriction” for hospital inpatients. Because children ages 14 or younger have been the primary source of influenza in Michigan, hospital officials are discouraging the public from bringing children to the hospital or Urgent Care unless they are in need of medical attention. “We are encouraging the limitation of two visitors per patient in the Emergency Department and immediate family only to the Family Birthing Center,” said Pennock’s Chief Nursing Officer RoseAnne Woodliff, RN. People with influenza who experience “difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, pain, or pressure in the chest, dizziness, con- fusion, severe or persistent vomiting should seek medical attention immediately,” she stressed. “In addition, continuation of flu-like symptoms that worsen within a few days or return should also be seen by medical professionals.” Citizens in the community are asking questions regarding the H1N1 testing process, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend testing for H1N1 unless a person is hospitalized with serious symptoms, said Beverly Spoelstra, Pennock’s infection control coordinator. “Influenza treatment is similar regardless of strain. Pennock care givers may suggest you have H1N1 because seasonal influenza is not generally seen this early. Treatment is not dependent on test results.” For more information regarding influenza, visit the Pennock Web site at www.pennockhealth.com or log on to www.flu.gov. �Page 9 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS Extension service battles Great Depression Avoid these scary investment moves A look down memory lane... by Esther Walton The following information about Extension work was stored in the attic of the Barry County Courthouse until the spring of 1989, when renovation of the courthouse required its removal. The records were given to the Extension office, and the Banner is using them with the Extension's permission. It was a tough time for Extension work in the 1930s, tough and hardscrabble as the Depression times were all over the country. Banks had closed, money was tied up in failed banks, farms and homes were sold for back taxes, jobs were non-existent or hard to find, and if that wasn't enough, there was a drought. Even governments were having a hard time and trying their level best to hold down costs and lower taxes. Things were so bad in Barry County that it did not have a county fair in 1930. Most of the back issues of the annual reports turned over to the Extension office had nice covers and carried page after page of black and white photographs. A comparison of salaries is helpful to follow the text; a teacher in the 1930s made about $800 a year. From Harold Foster’s annual report to the Barry County Board of Supervisors dated 1933: “Ten years ago (1923) the Extension work was closely tied up with the Barry County Farm Bureau, as it paid, from general fund taken from Farm Bureau memberships, a considerable portion of the County Extension expenses. By 1926, we find the county Farm Bureau membership had dropped to the point that it could no longer pay this amount and went before the Barry County Board of Supervisors and asked them to appropriate the money to carry on this much-needed and worthwhile work." "The supervisors saw fit, in January 1926, to appropriate 1/10th mil of the county's assessed valuation due to the inability of the Farm Bureau to finance the program further. For the past three years. the county supervisors had appropriated one-quarter of the assessed valuation of the county, thus making the work entirely independent from the Farm Bureau organization for its financial support at least. "In April 1930, the Extension issue was referred to the people of the county. The vote, by a small majority, showed that the people wanted the work carried on. Mr. Paul Rood, County Extension Agricultural Agent for the past four years, resigned, and Harold Foster was appointed to fill the vacant office in June (1930), Mr. Rood having left in April. "In October 1930, the board of supervisors decided to cut the appropriation for the Extension work, from one-quarter mill on the county's assessed valuation to one-sixth mill on the assessed valuation, thus making the money appropriated cut from $4,828 (1930) to $3,854 (1931). All the money appropriated in 1930 was not used for work. This was turned over on the 1931 budget, which made it possible to carry on as large a program as was carried on during the past years. "The board of supervisors met in October1931. A meeting of the agricultural committee was arranged, and a program and budget for the coming year’s Extension work was agreed upon. The chairman then walked into the board meeting and presented a minority committee report calling for the discontinuation of the Extension work in Barry County by not raising money for it. His report carried by an 11-8 vote. “The following day, a motion for reconsideration of the Extension question was made. This motion lost by a 10-8 vote. The last day of session, I went before the board and asked to continue the work as long as the money would last after Jan. 1, 1932. This request was granted. Unless something different was done, work would stop in Barry County sometime in the summer of 1932. “Farm organizations, home economics groups, local 4-H club leaders, local papers and individual people talked over this move by the board of supervisors from October to January, at which time about 60 interested people carrying petitions with over 600 names met with the board to talk over Extension work. “Appropriations had been made in October. None was made for Extension work in October, therefore, if the work was to continue, something else had to be done. “On a check of the books it was found that small amounts had been left over from appropriations of 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1931, and members of the board reasoned that this money had been raised for Extension work and could be given back to Extension work. This was in January 1932 and the check showed that around $1,600 was left for the work in 1932. This sent all the people home, satisfied that the work would go on as long as the past appropriated money would last. I assured them it would surely go through 1932. “In July 1932, I checked the books with the county clerk and found a mistake had been made in January. Instead of $1,600 at that time, there was $3,020 left for the work. I had set my expenditures to stay a year at $1,600, so I continued to do so. And in October 1932, Iwent before the board, stating that no money needed to be raised for 1933, that I had enough money to continue the work as I had been and would plan to do so as long as this money would last. “This report was welcomed because they wished to cut taxes as much as possible, yet did not want to vote the work out. Such was the status of Extension work in Barry County up to October 1933. “In October 1933, the board met to make up the county budget for 1934. I met with the Agricultural Extension Committee and went over the office's financial situation. We will (Foster was writing this in October 1933) still have about $400 left on Dec. 31, 1933. “This is not enough for the year 1934, so an appropriation had to made made in October if the work was to go on. Due to the extra work given the county agricultural agent by the national government in carrying on the farm emergency program of wheat, hogs, farm mortgage loans, seed loan, codes, corn and hogs, etc., the Agricultural Extension Committee of the board agreed that $800 should be raised to carry on the office in the county. “In making this first recommendation for appropriations in three years, the committee recognized the success of these programs for the farmers of Barry County. They further recognized the that the present setup of a known agent was preferable to the appointment of an unknown emergency agent in the county by the national government. (The federal government was sending in this kind of help and paying the costs), and the present setup should add much to the success of these programs in the county. “The resolution was presented to the board. A member questioned the existence of a County Extension office in Barry County, since they had voted to discontinue it in October of 1931, and even though it had been allowed to run until all available funds had been used up, they had never reinstated the office, therefore nothing existed to which an appropriation could be made. “A friendly chairman of the board, seeing the trend of the board, did not favor the recommendation of the committee in its present form, did not allow a vote, but sent the recommendation back to the committee. “The whole proposition was then a battle over this one point for three days until a member from the floor of the board presented a motion that the board raise by taxes $800 to assist Harold Foster in carrying out the government emergency programs, and all the different phases were enumerated in the motion, in the county for the year 1934. This motion carried the board by an 11-8 vote, one member asking to be excused. This motion allows Extension work to go on in Barry County through the year 1934. "This leaves the status of the work in Barry County in the best shape it has been in since 1931, as the board has again raised money to carry on the work. On the other hand, the battle is only half won, due to the fact it was impossible to get the board to reinstate the office, so as soon as this money is gone, the work is voted out, unless a reinstating vote can be had next October.” T h i s ends Harold Foster’s 1933 report to the Barry County Board of Supervisors. The next year of County Extension work was a little better, as Foster secured more money from the County Board. How it came about is in his 1934 report, it says “For the past four years I have been a member of the Hastings Commercial Club and count this membership very worthwhile in making a tie between the farmer and the merchant. This group of business men are in a large way responsible for the continuation of the Extension office in the county. Because of my membership and the opportunity to address them, they have understood the program that we have been carrying on with the farmer and are able to see a real benefit from it. “When I needed help on my budget before the board, they got behind 100 percent and instructed the four city supervisors to back the work on the board. Through this organization, I have been able to put on projects of interest and value to the community and county ...” The times were still difficult. There was no 4-H agent nor home management agent from 1930, and the fair had been closed since 1929. These services were not resumed until 1935. Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of It’s Halloween time again, so you’ll probably be seeing a lot of ghosts, goblins, witches and werewolves. While you may find these sightings more amusing than fear-inducing, you don’t have to look far to find things that really are frightening — such as scary investment moves. Fortunately, by recognizing these sinister steps, you can help avoid them. Here are a few to consider: • Scary Move No. 1: Trying to “time” the market — If you always knew when to “buy low and sell high,” you’d be a tremendously successful investor. Unfortunately, no one can accurately predict highs and lows — and if you try to jump in and out of investments in response to speculation about where the market is heading, you could end up missing good opportunities. You’re typically better off by staying invested and investing based on your individual risk tolerance, time horizon and need for diversification. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss.) • Scary Move No. 2: Chasing after “hot” tips — You can get “hot” investment tips from anybody — your neighbor, your brother-in-law or even that guy you always see at the bus stop. But while these tips may be well intentioned, they may be flawed, f or a couple of reasons. First, if an investment really was “hot,” by the time you hear about it and get around to purchasing it, it may already be cooling off. But more importantly, it might not be suitable for your individual needs. Look for investments that you understand and that can help you meet your goals. • Scary Move No. 3: Investing too aggressively — or too conservatively. If you invest too aggressively, you could be taking unnecessary chances. On the other hand, if you invest too conservatively, you may never achieve your long-term objectives. Try to find a mix of investments that fits your individual risk tolerance. * Scary Move No. 4: Leaving your portfolio “unbalanced” — Over time, your individual situation will change, as will the fundamentals of some of the investments you own. That’s why it’s important that you regularly rebalance your portfolio, possibly with the help of an experienced financial professional. • Scary Move No. 5: Failing to take advantage of investment opportunities — To help meet your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, it's important to take advantage of suitable investment opportunities. Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, as well as your IRA and other retirement accounts you may have. As an investor, your greatest ally is time, so the more years you invest — especially when you’re investing in tax-advantaged accounts such as a 401(k) and an IRA — the greater your prospects for achieving your financial objectives. You can’t elude all the pitfalls that life may hold in store. But by avoiding these terrifying investment moves, you can help improve your prospects for long-term success — and that’s not a scary thought at all. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.14 -.52 AT&T 25.60 -.39 CMS Energy Corp. 13.52 -.40 Coca-Cola Co. 53.46 -.61 Dow Chemical Co. 24.85 -1.97 Exxon Mobil 74.91 +1.89 Family Dollar Stores 29.20 +.02 Ford Motor Co. 7.33 -.38 First Financial Bancorp 13.30 +.52 Intl. Bus. Machine 120.65 -2.17 JCPenney Co. 33.91 -1.99 Johnson & Johnson 60.02 -.57 Kellogg Co. 50.42 -.26 McDonald’s Corp. 59.02 +.10 Pfizer Inc. 17.26 -.67 Sears Holding 70.93 +.41 Spartan Motors 5.21 -.63 TCF Financial 12.57 -1.75 Wal-Mart Stores 49.87 -1.83 Gold $1035.40 -21.70 Silver $16.54 -1.02 9882.17 159.31 Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1.4B +200M Health department making limited appointments for vaccine FluMist, a vaccine for influenza H1N1, will be available by appointment at the BarryEaton District Health Department. FluMist will be administered to healthy persons aged 2 to 24 years, especially healthy 2- to 4-yearolds, and healthy persons aged 2 to 49 years old who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months old, according to a press release from the health department. Vaccine is being offered to target groups, as identified by Centers for Disease Control, until more vaccine is available. FluMist is indicated only for healthy people in the target groups. The mist is given by nasal spray, not injection. The health department does not have the H1N1 flu shot yet. Those who call for an appointment may need to leave a message if phones are busy. A short health screen will be conducted by phone. The health department allocates vaccine to each county office based on the population in the county. More vaccine is expected in upcoming weeks, and appointments will resume when more vaccine arrives. Call 269-945-9516, ext. 660, to make an appointment. COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 We’ve invited all government officials, at every level, to be there to understand what the impact of economic development in Barry County is going to be and what we can do to impact it in the future.” Jacobs also detailed the recently instituted Gilmore Garage Works, a program that allows students who are identified as being most at risk of dropping out of school the opportunity to attend class at the Gilmore Car Museum twice every week to work on restoration of antique automobiles under the supervision of several adult mentors. The program was created, in part, by the alliance and now involves six youths, he said. “I guarantee you, today, from seeing what these kids have done, that we will have a shining star out of those six kids,” said Jacobs, who also is vice-president of J-Ad Graphics. “And one of those kids, someday, I’ll report on in my newspaper (for having) done great things.” After discussing the cuts to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, the board entered into an open meeting and voted to not adopt the proposed budget until such cuts could be reassessed. In other business during the meeting, the board approved a resolution to establish millage rates for property owners in the county for 2010. The resolution establishes millage rates of .4907, .8750, .2481, .2259, 5.4296 and .6841 to be levied next year and used to fund the Commission on Aging, central dispatch and E911, transit operations, Charlton Park, the county’s general fund, and debt associated with Thornapple Manor, respectively. After the meeting, Brown explained that the millage for Thornapple Manor will be used to repay debt that was incurred to renovate the facility. The first payment on the debt was made in 2007 and the last payment will be made in 2027, he said. According to Brown, none of the millage rates, except for the one associated with Thornapple Manor, represent an increase. This year, the millage rate for repayment of the debt was .6784, he said. The board also approved an agreement pertaining to the 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program that would make the county eligible to receive funds through the program. According to a summary of the program available at the meeting, “The purpose of the grant program is to prevent, deter, respond to and recover from incidents of national significance including, but not limited to, threats and incidents of terrorism.” Also approved by the board was an application to the Barry County United Way from the county’s sheriff’s department for funding for a program involving liaison officers in schools. According to the application, the Mitch Kolanowski and Joe Krebs each had an interception to lead the defense in the shut-out. Freshmen Football The Hastings freshmen football team ended its season with a 29-6 win over Ottawa Hills to finish the year with a 6-3 record , and a 5-2 mark in the conference. The young Saxons continued to show improvement as the offense controlled the tempo of the game and the defense featured several outstanding plays that shut down the Ottawa attack. amount requested was $10,000 and would be utilized in 2010 and 2011. The board also approved a resolution to oppose the possibility of the state adopting a budget for its current fiscal year that would result in cutting all state funding for Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) programs. According to the resolution, “in 2008, MAES and MSUE funds generated a total economic impact for the state of Michigan of $1.062 billion; and, for every $1 provided by the state, MAES and MSUE generated another $2.33 for research and Extension work in Michigan ...” 7th Annual Barry County Economic Development Summit Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:00 PM²6:00 PM Registration at 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP by November 2, 2009 to Summit Presenters 2010 Economic Outlook Barry County and Beyond George Erickcek W.E. Upjohn Institute 269.945.2454 or lynn@barrychamber.com ««��� The Summit will be held at Ever After Conference Center, 1310 N. Michigan in Hastings +RUV�G¶2HXYUHV�6HUYHG Finding our Place in a Global New Economy Dr. Soji Adelaja Professor John A Hannah Distinguished Chair in Land Policy Director± Land Policy Program Planning for Growth Joint Planning Committee Jim Carr and Jeff Mansfield Joint Planning Committee Members Saxon Sports Shorts JV Football The Hastings JV football team finished 63 on the season after defeating Wyoming TriUnity Christian on Saturday 51-0. Scoring for the Saxons were, Bobby Leedy with a 22-yard run, Jacob Comer with a 12yard run, Joe Krebbs on a 48-yard run, Jon Wright with a 12-yard carry, Tyler Stolicker on a 36-yard rush, Chase Williams on a fiveyard carry, Adam Keeler with a six-yard carry, Jacob Grey with a 46-yard scamper, and Mike Eastman who connected on three extra points. EDWARD JONES Economic Developmen in Barry County Valerie Byrnes, President Fred Jacobs, Board Member Barry County Economic Development Alliance The Summit is offered free of charge thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors �Page 10 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Troutner and Amie J. Troutner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170807, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 56/100 Dollars ($147,816.56), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 893.04 feet along said North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 271.13 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds East 330.01 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds West 271.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds West 330.0 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539506 File #284013F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. Sherman, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156663, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($139,859.53), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 6; thence North along the West line of said Section 6, 1528 feet; thence North 48 degrees 10 minutes East 2318 feet; thence South 39 degrees 0 minutes East 11.5 feet; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East 469.7 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 26 degrees 1 minute East, 175 feet; thence South 48 degrees 25 minutes West, 75 feet; thence North 26 degrees 1 minute West to the center of County Highway; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East along the centerline of said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539241 File #283851F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah C. Hussong, a woman, and Shawn M. Hussong, a married man, each an undivided one-half (1/2) interest as tenants in common, of the second part, joined by Eshah Hussong, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 2006, and recorded on November 20, 2006 in instrument 1172956, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 25 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Nine And 13/100 Dollars ($167,809.13), including interest at 8.93% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28 of West Beach according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 2, of plats, page 67, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539109 File #283357F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 in instrument 1028695, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 16/100 Dollars ($101,533.16), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lying In The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 12, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described As Follows: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section; Thence West Along The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 394.00; Thence South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 50.00 Feet To The True Place Of Beginning; Thence Continuing South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 200.00 Feet; Thence West Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 228.41 Feet To The East Bank Of The Thornapple River; Thence North 09 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds West 10.11 Feet; Thence Northerly Along The East Bank Of The Thornapple River To A Point 230.00 Feet West Of The Place Of Beginning; Thence East Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 230.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Together With And Subject To An Easement For Driveway Purposes Over A Strip Of Land 33.00 Feet Wide, 16.50 Feet Each Side Of A Centerline Described As: Beginning At A Point On The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 12, Said Point Lying West 394.00 Feet From The Northeast Corner Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4; Thence South, Parallel With The East Line Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 250.00 Feet To The End Of Said Described Centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539286 File #064283F04 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Board, Communications Media Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2009. 77539574 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederic J. Saint Amour, II, A Married Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 4, 2005, and recorded on October 10, 2005 in instrument 1154234, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen And 86/100 Dollars ($116,218.86), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Craig-Garwood Plat, thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 150 Feet to the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 Degrees 16 Minutes East 83 Feet, thence North 48 Degrees 14 Minutes East 125, Thence North 1 Degrees 44 Minutes East 207.3 Feet, thence North 40 Degrees 16 Minutes West 33 Feet to a Point in the center of Hammond Road, thence in a South and West Direction to the Point of Beginning, being the Southeast 1/4 fo Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539073 File #287197F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 85/100 Dollars ($47,923.85), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77539082 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Denna M Smith, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 5, 2008, and recorded on September 15, 2008 in instrument 20080915-0009163, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred SeventyThree And 94/100 Dollars ($87,773.94), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South 16 rods, Thence West 20 rods, Thence North 16 rods, Thence East 20 rods to beginning. Except beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Thence South along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 36, a distance of 264 feet; Thence West 153 feet, Thence North 194 feet; Thence West 47 feet; Thence North 70 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of Section 36, Thence East along said 1/4 line 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539094 File #283160F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry McKelvey and April McKelvey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2001, and recorded on March 16, 2001 in instrument 1056869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five And 55/100 Dollars ($96,465.55), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East along the Section line 472.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 40 seconds East 218.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 188.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds East 1088.24 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds East 658.48 feet to the South line of Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds West, along the Section line 1310.94 feet to beginning EXCEPT: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East, along the Section Line, 545.88 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East along the Section line 765.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds West 658.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds West 765.06 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East, 658.08 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539420 File #283399F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25400-DE Estate of Eunice Lawrence, Deceased. Date of birth: 11/20/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Eunice Lawrence, who lived at 5144 Sheffield Road, Hickory Corners, Michigan died 07/30/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ricky L. Lawrence, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/16/2009 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Ricky L. Lawrence 5141 Sheffield Road 77539612 Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certain mortgages executed by Joseph A. Harper, a single man a/k/a Joseph Alan Harper, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, on August 20, 2007, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 17, 2007, in Document No. 20070917-0003058, and a mortgage dated July 31, 2008, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 31, 2008 in Document No. 20080731-0007752 [collectively referred to as the “Mortgages”], on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Four and 69/100 Dollars ($138,964.69), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgages as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 650 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence East 600 feet parallel with the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 530 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to the true point of beginning; thence South 530 feet; thence West 600 feet to said 1/4 line; thence South 650 feet to said South 1/4 corner; thence East 520 feet, more or less to a point on said South line of the Southeast 1/4 distant West 800 feet from the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 250 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence East 300 feet parallel with said South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 300 feet parallel with said East line, thence East 300 feet parallel with said South Section line; thence South 300 feet parallel with said East line; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to said Section line; thence East along said Section line 434 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North along said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, 1180 feet more or less to the Southeast corner of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence West along the South line of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, a distance of 660 feet more or less to the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence Westerly 60 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southernmost 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. Also subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes over Westernmost 66 feet thereof for Angie’s Run Drive, including an easement for ingress and egress appurtenant thereto over the West 66 feet (easement running North and South) of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence West 434 feet along the South line of Section 23 for the true point of beginning; thence West 66 feet along said South line of Section 23; thence North 550 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as 2340 Cloverdale Road, Delton, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: October 15, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77539316 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 �Page 11 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25420-DE Estate of John Pope Forester. Date of birth: 7-161923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John Pope Forester, who lived at 223 Debbie Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189 died 12/14/07. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marjorie E. Morrison, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 14, 2009 Marjorie Morrison 3328 Gulliford Drive Lowell, MI 49331 616.897.6138 77539544 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rodney L. Nye and Elaine Nye, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March, A.D. 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2006, in Document Number 1161087, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late charges, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Twenty and 04/100 Dollars ($223,020.04). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2009, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to said west line, 319.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.7 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Public Utilities, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 2221.40 feet to the place of beginning of the easement herein described; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West second line, 68.16 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 999.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line, 706.16 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 638.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 933.40 feet to the place of beginning. Also, that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West line, 319.00 feet; thence East at right angles to said West line, 466.70 feet; thence South parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 09-007-001-15 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. TCF National Bank, a national banking association Dated: October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building 615 Griswold Street 77539310 Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. GEHL, a single man (the “Mortgagor”), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 17, 2008, as instrument number 20080617-0006304 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Four Thousand Two and 99/100 Dollars ($84,002.99). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 00°47'33" West 1021.86 feet along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89°42'19" West 718.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89°42'19" West 159.99 feet; thence South 01°12'42" East 33.0 feet; thence South 89°42'19" West 140.01 feet; thence North 01°12'42" West 330.58 feet; thence North 89°42'19" East 300.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 01°12'42" East 297.58 feet to the place of beginning. This parcel is subject to a storm water retention easement. Also subject to and together with an easement as described: an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West; thence South 89°39'11" West 1310.70 feet along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 1; thence North 01°12'42" West 1023.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning of the cen- terline of said 66 foot wide easement; thence North 89°42'19" East 1050.0 feet along the South line of the North 297.58 feet of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the place of ending of said 66 foot Easement. Also over a 50 foot radius circle, the radius point of which is the above described place of ending. Together with (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the above-described premises; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Acts of 1953, as amended; and (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: Vacant land on Eagle Ridge Drive, Middleville, Michigan P.P. # 08-14-001-013-02 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539119 1712848-1 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST 60.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77539466 Southfield, MI 48075 MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDRICK L. DROBNY JR., A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2007, and recorded on September 4, 2007, in Document No. 20070904-0001578, and modified on December 17, 2008, recorded January 14, 2009, in Document No. 20090114-0000328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred TwentySix Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($166,126.52), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 Delton still undefeated in its conference Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ volleyball team improved to 8-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tuesday with a 3-0 win over Pennfield. Pennfield will be the host this Saturday as the Delton girls go for their second straight KVA title at the league tournament. Delton has one more KVA dual ahead, at home against Kalamazoo Christian tonight. The Panthers have yet to drop a single game in KVA action so far this season, winning 24 of 24 so far. Pennfield pushed Delton in the third game Tuesday, 27-25. Delton won the first two games 25-17, 25-15. Adrianna Culbert and Terin Norris had 13 kills each to lead Delton. Norris led her team in blocks with four and aces with three. Katie Marshall had a team-high 19 digs. The Panthers are now 49-6-2 on the season. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN CARY, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 13, 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 29, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080529-0005661 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred One and 58/100 Dollars ($55,201.58). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance to the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 12th day of November, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The North 100 Rods of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT the West 5 acres of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30, ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears North 11°40' West 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Also, Beginning at a point in the center of the Highway 251.2 feet East and 190.8 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 30, running thence East 231.2 feet, thence South 264.3 feet, thence West 200 feet to the center of the Highway, thence Northwest along curve of Highway, the chord of which bears 11°40' West 270 feet to the place of beginning. Also (a) all privileges, appurtenances, improvements, buildings, tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights of way, licenses, riparian and littoral rights, mineral/oil/gas/water rights, rights to adjoining land, and all other rights belonging to the abovedescribed premises and which may hereafter attach thereto; (b) all rights to make divisions of such premises that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as amended; (c) all rents, issues, profits, revenues, proceeds, accounts and general intangibles arising from or relating to the premises or any business conducted thereon by the Mortgagor including, without limitation, all rights, conferred by Act No. 210 of Michigan Public Act of 1953, as amended; (d) all equipment, other goods, and fixtures of every kind and nature whatsoever, located in or upon such premises or any part thereof and used or useable in connection with any operation of such premises, including, without limitation, all heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, incinerating and power equipment, engines, signs, security systems, fences, hoists, cranes, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, plumbing, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, apparatus, elevators, escalators, shades, awnings, screens, storm doors and windows, appliances, attached cabinets, partitions, carpeting, ground maintenance equipment, and similar types of equipment. Commonly known as: 2059 Cook Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-06-030-012-00, 08-06-030-013-00, 0806-030-014-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539124 1711649-1 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in a mortgage made on January 18, 2008 by Frank J. Tichvon, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of the Frank J. Tichvon Trust, as Mortgagor, to Hastings City Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on January 23, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, at Document No. 20080123-0000687. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Note, which is secured by the Mortgage, the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 89/100 Dollars ($455,719.89). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, November 5, 2009, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with default interest, as provided by the Note and Mortgage, legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 541.71 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" WEST 778.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" WEST 2513.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" EAST 14.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 1597.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 23'31" EAST 763.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 15'02" EAST 915.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE 129.15 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FENCE IN A TREE ROW; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID CENTERLINE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST TO WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 2052.28 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" WEST 433.70 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT 160.48 FEET EASTERLY OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" WEST 235.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 29'01" EAST 433.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 30'59" EAST 235.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59'29" EAST 1468.22 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28'49" EAST 149.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 24'06" WEST 123.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 30'00" WEST 36.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 40'18" WEST 139.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 12'03" WEST 250.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 20'24" WEST 28.51 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 36'49" WEST 481.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'37" WEST 334.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 53'57" WEST 105.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 55'33" WEST 101.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10'01" WEST 173.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09'18" WEST 191.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 34'54" WEST 209.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19'10" WEST 191.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 26'27" WEST 197.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 41'59" WEST 387.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 17'22" WEST 329.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 19'46" WEST 170.34 FEET' THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 19'57" WEST 230.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 47'29" WEST 52.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 44'51" WEST 133.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 52'21" EAST 131.07 FEET (THE LAST 21 CALLS WERE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A FENCE IN A TREE ROW); THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32'48" WEST 111.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 16'56" WEST 128.88 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 25'44" EAST 2642.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3: THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH ON THE SECTION LINE 320.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 408.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 320.00 FEET; THENCE EAST 408.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 640.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" EAST 250.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" WEST 350.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 06'22" WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 13'08" EAST 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be one (1) month from the date of sale. MILLER JOHNSON, Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: September 28, 2009 By: /s/ J. Patrick Hackett J. Patrick Hackett 250 Monroe Avenue Suite 800 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77539006 (616) 831-1700 �Page 12 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Pennock celebrates ‘superior’ achievements at awards banquet by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A celebration of excellence and superior achievements by Pennock Health Services’ physicians and other professional colleagues was the focus of the second annual Quality and Culture Awards event at the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro in Hastings. Eighteen people received special “P” Awards, presented by Pennock Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Lewis Blake and Chief Operating Officer Carla Wilson-Neil. Winners of the Pennock Professional Partner Award during the past year also received special recognition. “This evening symbolizes our mission in action which is to “provide quality services in a personal, professional, progressive manner, in partnership with our community,” Lewis Blake told the audience. The special “P” Awards, symbolize the four words that begin with ‘P’ in Pennock’s mission statement. “Tonight, we take time to celebrate and to recognize superior achievement. It is a time for recognizing each other as we journey together. Tonight, we tell our story of exceptional quality patient care and commitment to excellence to our community. “Our organization is small; but mighty,” she said. “We are extremely successful and have the combination of energy, vision, innovation and vision. This community… the community of Pennock partners excels by creating extraordinary value – quality and cost effect care to those we serve.” Maggie Coleman, vice chairman of the Pennock Board of Directors, told the gathering that the evening illustrates her long-held belief that “Pennock provides excellent quality patient care in a setting of compassion and caring. Our ability to ‘take care of each other’ is never more illustrated than by this evening’s honorees.” She emphasized the word ‘partnership’ that is one of the four P’s in Pennock’s mission statement. “Our amazing physicians partner with us to provide exceptional patient care. Our colleagues live the mission through daily actions; our leadership team brings their passion and expertise to expand services and improve the patient experience; and our Board of Trustees spend hundreds of hours in stewardship activities,” Coleman said. “This organization is comprised of exceptional people doing exceptional work. “Thank you and God bless you for touching thousands of lives and for improving the health of community. You make Barry County a better place to live and to raise our children,” she told the honorees. The first awards of the evening were presented to Anita Henderson, director of human resources, and Sue Kolanowski, human resources generalist, for their roles in securing Pennock’s award for being designated as one of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. This is the second consecutive year Pennock has been a recipient of that award, which is bestowed by the Michigan Business & Professional Association to businesses who establish Jeffrey Staple, Pennock pharmacist, was an honoree for submitting an innovative CONCEPT idea. unique processes for several categories, including: communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, recruitment and selection and work-life balance. “Judges for the award review all nominations, searching for above-average programs, services, and solutions for employees given their work environment,” Lewis Blake said. “In addition to the application, a random survey of employees is conducted by the association in order to validate the submission. The winning companies demonstrate remarkably innovative human resource practices and set high standards for all of West Michigan's businesses, and we are proud to be included in this prestigious group.” Jeffrey Staple, Pennock pharmacist, was an honoree for submitting an innovative CONCEPT idea. Pennock colleagues recently launched a program designed to engage our physicians colleagues and allow the opportunity to be creative and share ideas that may improve a process, procedure, service or system, or provide cost efficiencies,” Wilson-Neil explained. “The CONCEPT program, which stands for Colleagues Opinions Notions Characteristics Expectations Plans or Perceptions and Thoughts ... CONCEPT, has been very successful in its few months of operation, and we have implemented a number of original and innovative ideas. “Tonight, we are honoring Jeff Staple, for his submission. As a pharmacist, Jeff and his colleagues are involved in supplying the irrigation solution for total knee and total hip surgeries. Jeff recognized that there may be a better option for the irrigation solution we Tony Frith, interface architect, helped to implement a two-way information exchange QUALITY AWARDS, continued on page 13 Karrie Halliday, RN, was honored by the Southwest Michigan Perinatal Association in recognition of her talents in perinatal care. use, and suggested some research be done to consider alternatives. As a result of Jeff’s submission, we have since switched the solution to a more cost effective solution and maintained excellent patient care,” Wilson-Neil said. 2008 Model Community linking EMS and Public Health Award Lori Meindertsma, RN, director of Emergency Services, and Bev Spoelstra, RN, infection control coordinator, received an award for their roles in having Pennock recognized as a “model community” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a member of the Southwest Michigan 5th District Medical Response Coalition, Pennock received that honor as a result of its participation in the Terrorism Injuries: Information, Dissemination and Exchange project. “The 5th District is one of only seven locations nationwide receiving recognition for the effective collaboration between emergency medical services and other public health agencies in times of a disaster,” Wilson-Neil said. “Pennock has a long history of participating in disaster preparedness, and our work with the 5th District has only strengthened our efforts. This national recognition is a testament to the many valuable partnerships between Pennock and the various area public health and emergency response organizations.” Because Pennock Health Services has received accreditation in adult echocardiography and stress echocardiography, awards were given to Steven Wildern, MD, internal medicine physician and medical director; Larry Winkler, director of radiology; and Ted Spoelstra, diagnostic medical/cardiac sonographer. The accreditation was granted by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiographic Laboratories. Pennock’s “lab is one of the first small hospitals in North America to be recognized for the commitment to a higher quality of patient care and provision of quality diagnostic testing,” Lewis Blake told the audience. “Achieving this designation required a multidisciplinary approach, and took almost a year to complete. The accreditation status signifies that Pennock has been reviewed by an independent agency which recognizes our efforts to provide high quality exams, and that our tests meet uniform high standard criteria. Last year, Dr. Wildern was recognized for achieving his board status in echocardiography.” Four family practice physicians, all MDs, – Troy Carlson, Diane Ebaugh, Matthew Garber and Douglas Smendik – were recognized with the “P” Award for receiving Quality Awards for Excellent Patient Care Lori Meindertsma (left), RN, director of Emergency Services, and Bev Spoelstra, RN, infection control coordinator, received an award for their roles in having Pennock recognized as a “model community” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Anita Henderson (left), director of human resources, and Sue Kolanowski, human resources generalist, were honored for their roles in securing Pennock’s award for being designated as one of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Family practice physicians, all MDs, from left, Douglas Smendik, Matthew Garber and Diane Ebaugh were recognized for receiving Quality Awards for Excellent Patient Care from Priority Health. Dr. Troy Carlson, also received that honor but is not in the photo. Because Pennock Health Services has received accreditation in adult echocardiography and stress echocardiography, awards were given to (from left) Ted Spoelstra, diagnostic medical/cardiac sonographer; Steven Wildern, MD, internal medicine physician and medical director; and Larry Winkler, director of radiology. from Priority Health. “The individual physicians and groups selected for Priority Health Quality Awards have achieved the highest overall scores for a wide range of measures that include preventive care, control of chronic diseases and patient satisfaction. Priority Health rewards these primary care physicians through the Partners in Performance incentive program and honors the top performers through these annual Quality Awards,” Lewis Blake said. Karrie Halliday, RN, was honored because she received an award from the Southwest Michigan Perinatal Association in recognition of her talents in perinatal care, Wilson-Neil said. “Karrie was nominated by her fellow colleagues and physicians, who recognize her dedication to patients, the Family Birthing Center staff, and to Pennock Hospital. “Those involved in perinatal care are dedicated to the common goal of providing excellent health care to women, infants and families in an ever-changing health care environ- Linda Steenwyk, RN, who is the clinical coordinator for Pennock Hospice, was honored during the evening for receiving the 2009 Clinical Patient Coordinator. Dr. Ken Merriman, MD, medical director, and Cindy Poort, RN, director of Pennock Homecare and Hospice were honored for receiving the 2009 Homecare Elite Award. �Page 13 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner QUALITY AWARDS, continued from page 12 ment,” Wilson-Neil said. “Karrie has demonstrated her commitment to this with her knowledge, skill, and positive and caring attitude. Her contribution ensures our patients in the Family Birthing Center receive high quality care delivered in a safe and caring environment.” Linda Steenwyk, RN, who is the clinical coordinator for Pennock Hospice, was honored during the evening for receiving the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s 2009 Michigan Award of Excellence for Clinical Patient Coordinator. “This award honors Hospice employees who are performing quality initiatives and working with ‘Best Practices’ to improve the quality of life, safety and comfort for hospice patients,” Lewis Blake said. “The award honors employees and agencies like Pennock Hospice that are actively engaged in improving care in many areas including: patient comfort, alleviation and control of symptoms like pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and other symptoms that hospice patients encounter. The award committee looks for employees that are passionate about their work and have a mission and vision for hospice care.” Tom Herbstreith, director of information technology, and Tony Frith, interface architect, were honored, with special recognition to Drs. Garber and Carlson and Family Tree Medicine, for completing implementation of a two-way information exchange between a physician office and the hospital. “Physicians and health care facilities nationwide are moving toward an electronic medical record. This is an immense undertaking, and we are proud to be among the first hospitals in Michigan to implement a twoway information exchange between a physician office and the hospital utilizing the EClinical Works product,” Wilson-Neil said. ‘Working with Family Tree Physicians, Pennock has successfully established Computerized Physician Order Entry, allowing the physician to electronically send orders for lab tests directly to Pennock. An electronic health record can have a dramatic effect on quality, including reduction of errors, improved preventive care and potential health care cost savings. This significant accomplishment is only the first step on our journey to fully implementing the electronic record, and we are excited to see all of the successful developments in the coming year,” WilsonNeil said. Dr. Ken Merriman, MD, medical director, and Cindy Poort, RN, director of Pennock Homecare and Hospice were honored for receiving the 2009 Homecare Elite Award. QUALITY AWARDS, continued on page 14 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D. Dekleine and Jacob Dekleine, Husband and Wife, to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. nka CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006 and recorded January 2, 2007 in Instrument Number 1174496, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 97/100 Dollars ($74,756.97) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 5, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 20 of East Town Homes Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Document Number 1074113, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan Number 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 8, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539158 File No. 241.7187 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian Southworth, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2006 and recorded June 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166024, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($113,503.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point where the highway crosses the line between Sections 17 and 18, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, said intersection being approximately 574 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18; thence Northwesterly 66 feet; thence South to Highwater Mark of Lake; thence Easterly along shore of Lake to section line; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539642 File No. 617.1398 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 5, 2004 in instrument 1124645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 55/100 Dollars ($78,842.55), including interest at 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence East 13 rods; Thence South 12 1/2 rods; Thence West 13 rods; Thence North 12 1/2 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539584 File #291641F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott E Manning, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Lender Fremont Investment & Loan, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of September, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of January, 2005 in Instrument #1153221 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven and 86/100 ($86,627.86), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Unit No. 13, East Town Homes Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document # 1074113 as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/22/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77539358 248-362-2600 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Carol A. Boyd f/k/a Carol A. Thomas, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2002, and recorded on December 26, 2002, at Instrument no. 1094378 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven and 97/100 Dollars ($20,657.97), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Said premises is situated in Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at point on the East and West 1/4 (previously recorded as 14) line of section 34, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees, 32’ 09” East, 1943.12 feet from the West 1/4 post of said section 34, said point of beginning also being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West, 215 feet from the old centerline of highway M-66, as previously located in 1934, and being South 89 degrees 32’ 09” West 253.18 feet from the centerline of highway M66, as relocated in 1966, thence North 08 degrees 36’ 26” West, 113.14 feet (previously recorded as 105 feet), to the Southwest corner of lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, Barry County Records, thence North 86 degrees 27’ 05” East, along the South line of said lands conveyed in Liber 244 of Deeds, on Page 174, a distance of 173.21 feet to the Northwesterly line of a clear vision area for highway M-66, as conveyed in Liber 307 of Deeds, on Page 375, of Barry County Records, thence South 40 degrees 04’ 25” West, along said Northwesterly line, 159.64 feet, to said East and West 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees, 32’ 09” West along said East and West 1/4 line, 53.18 feet, to the place of beginning. PPN: 08-001-034-007-00 More Commonly Known As: 15466 M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, MI 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 77539088 (616) 531-7711 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC C. ANDERSON, THOMAS S. ANDERSON and MARK ANDERSON, as joint tenants (collectively “Mortgagor”), to SAND RIDGE BANK, a division of First Financial Bank N.A., of 450 W. Lincoln Highway, Box 598, Schererville, Indiana 46375, dated September 9, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 13, 2005, as instrument number 1152665 (the “Mortgage”). First Financial Bank N.A. assigned the Mortgage to Chemical Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, of 2185 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 ("Mortgagee"), by assignment dated September 14, 2009, recorded September 29, 2009, as instrument number 200909290009655, Barry County Records. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty Three Thousand One Hundred Forty and 82/100 Dollars ($83,140.82). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The East 1/2 of Lot 7 and the West 1/2 of the lot 8 of Block 2 of James Dunnings Addition to the City, according to the recorded plat thereof. Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described above. Commonly known as: 721 W. Walnut Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. # 08-55-035-016-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) stating that the premises are considered abandoned unless Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them gives the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: October 8, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77539137 1705583-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bayard E Richardson and Nancy J Richardson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on June 12, 2006 in instrument 1165860, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWHEQ, Inc., Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-S3 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree And 67/100 Dollars ($12,293.67), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 Feet North Find 550.28 Feet West Of The Southeast Corner Of The Northwest Fractional 1/4 Of The Southeast 1/4 Of Section 32, Thence Due North 185 Feet, Thence Due East 200 Feet, Thence Due South 185 Feet, Thence Due West 200 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Also The Rights Of Ingress And Egress Over The Original And New Roads To Leach Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539253 File #283329F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert M. Encinas Jr. and Katherine A. Encinas, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2006 and recorded August 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168013, and An affidavit of scrivener's error to correct the legal was sent to record., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-CB2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($81,150.89) including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 10, Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 17; thence East 86 feet to center of cement wall; thence North 57 feet 4 inches; thence West to the West line of Lot 10; thence South to beginning. Except beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 5.5 feet along the South lot line; thence Northwesterly to a 5.5 feet North of beginning; thence South 5.5 feet along West lot line to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539303 File No. 213.4304 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Morley and Linda Morley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to FMB-First Michigan BankGrand Rapids, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1992, and recorded on March 24, 1992 in Liber 538 on Page 383, and modified by agreement recorded on May 11, 1999 in instrument 1029379, and assigned by said Mortgagee to FMB-First Michigan Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyFive And 54/100 Dollars ($56,755.54), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 13 seconds West 1888.91 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the South line of the North 650 feet of said Southeast 1/4 which lies South of the North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 60.99 feet along said line to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 236.0 feet along said centerline to place of beginning; thence continuing North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 379.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 382.34 feet parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds West 379.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West 382.34 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Whitneyville Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539433 File #285455F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver and Penny Seaver, husband and wife, to Ross Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146953, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument No. 200804160004150, Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two and 7/100 Dollars ($86,372.07) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058.43 feet East of the West one-quarter post of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Poplar Beach Plat as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.00 feet; thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kline Street 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 seconds East, along said Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.6197 77539456 �Page 14 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25418-DE Estate of GRETCHEN G. KENNEDY. Date of birth: 01/12/1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, GRETCHEN G. KENNEDY, who lived at 1881 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan died 09/09/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will forever barred unless presented to Jack L. Kennedy, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 1881 Heath Road, P.O. Box 284, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/22/2009 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Jack L. Kennedy 1881 Heath Road P.O. Box 284 77539610 Hastings, Michigan 49058 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Keith R. Gilbert, a single man has defaulted on a Mortgage for the real property known as: 4422 Carr Drive, Hastings, MI 49058 This Notice is to inform you that you have the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Stephanie Mense has been designated by them as the person to contact who has authority to determine your eligibility for a mortgage modification. Keith R. Gilbert may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) website at www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (866) 946-7432. That if Keith R. Gilbert requests a meeting with the person designated above, within 14 days, foreclosure proceedings will not commence until 90 days after the date a notice was mailed to them. That if Keith R. Gilbert and the designated person reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Keith R. Gilbert abides by the terms of the agreement. Keith R. Gilbert has the right to contact an attorney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer referral service (800) 968-0738. Dated: October 29, 2009 By: Michael I. Rich (P41938) Attorney for Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10029093 ASAP# 3318551 77539606 10/29/2009 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Gayno M. Westbrook (“Decedent”). Date of Decedent’s Birth: 8/8/1928. Name of Trust: Gayno M. Westbrook Trust dated February 9, 1995. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Gayno M. Westbrook, who lived at 1241 Barber Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died September 12, 2009. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against Decedent’s trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to the co-Trustees Ralph O. Westbrook of 5200 Upton Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and Kevin Allerding of 620 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 12, 2009 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) WESSELING & BRACKMANN P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 Ralph O. Westbrook 5200 Upton Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-0574 Kevin Allerding 620 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 77539581 (269) 945-4177 STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO QUIT TERMINATION OF TENANCY Landlord-Tenant TO: William Panter 5329 Mick Avenue S.E. Kentwood, Michigan 49548-5815 1. Your landlord/landlady, Hastings City/Barry County Airport, is terminating your tenancy and wants to evict you from: Brown Hangar Space N4, E1 West Airport Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 because Mr. Panter has failed to pay rent for the past six (6) years and currently owes the Hastings City/Barry County Airport approximately Three Thousand Five Hundred and no/100 ($3,500) in back rent. 2. You must move by December 1, 2009 or your landlord/landlady may take you to court to evict you. 3. If your landlord/landlady takes you to court to evict you, you have the opportunity to present reasons why you believe you should not be evicted. 4. If you believe you have a good reason why you should not be evicted, you may have a lawyer advise you. Call him or her soon. Date: 10/22/09 Stephanie Fekkes 150 West Court Street, Suite A Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-1921 77539604 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25417-DE Estate of JACQUELINE LEE THOMPSON. Date of birth: 8/30/1957. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JACQUELINE THOMPSON, who lived at 821 N. EAST STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN died 5/16/09. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to RANDALL L. THOMPSON, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT ST., HASTINGS, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/16/09 JAMES J. GOULOOZE 137 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, MI 49058 269-945-2255 RANDALL L. THOMPSON 821 N. EAST ST. HASTINGS, MI 77539614 269-945-3684 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Case No.: 09-302-CH Hon.: James H. Fisher NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Monte K Sauers, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11840 Guy Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021-9628. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 23, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 23, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539590 File # 290314F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Paul Spongberg and Summer Spongberg, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 45 State St, Middleville, MI 49333-9267. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1305 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 23, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 23, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539547 File # 223532F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Teresa M Doxtader and Richard Doxtader, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 603 E Bond St, Hastings, MI 49058-2403. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 23, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after October 23, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 223016F04 77539595 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kirk Robert Reed and Candace Kay Reed, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2003 and recorded February 11, 2003 in Instrument Number 1097473, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Three and 0/100 Dollars ($162,643.00) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 92 and 93, Valley Park Shores Number 2, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539451 File No. 426.0423 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CARRIE WOODY and MICHAEL WOODY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 8, 2005, and recorded on January 17, 2006, in Document No. 1158988, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($58,928.07), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 3, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT A POINT 40 RODS SOUTH OF WHERE THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, CROSSES THE HIGHWAY THAT LEADS FROM BATTLE CREEK TO HASTINGS IN THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY; RUNNING THENCE EAST 11 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 15 RODS; THENCE WEST 11 RODS TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 26, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77539629 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dana M. Shoemaker, Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 1999, and recorded on October 19, 1999 in instrument 1036810, and rerecorded on April 19, 2000 in instrument 1043318, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Michigan State Housing Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 20/100 Dollars ($75,831.20), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 97 and 98 Original Plat of Village of Orangeville, According to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539512 File #151487F02 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Dennis Boze 12893 Burroughs Road Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539638 File Number: 310.6325 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry L Washburn, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006, and recorded on April 27, 2006 in instrument 1163677, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($159,748.88), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Boulder Creek Estates according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 23 of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539296 File #282778F01 BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS 2002-28, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-28 Plaintiff, v ROBERT J. MCCRATH, TACY J. MCCRATH, MARY E. KELLEY A/KA/ MARY E. WARNERS, BRAD ZOET, MICHELE ZOET, and MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Defendants. ________________________________________/ TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Jienelle R. Smith (P71924) Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48344 248-341-4606 T&T# 175359L03 ________________________________________/ ORDER FOR SUMMONS ON DEFENDANT MARY E. KELLEY A/K/A MARY E. WARNERS At a session of said court, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan on:10/14/09 PRESENT: HON.James H. Fisher CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court by exparte motion of counsel for Plaintiff, and the court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Summons issued on June 24, 2009 is extended to 03/24/2010 so that counsel may serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant, Mary E. Kelley a/k/a Mary E. Warners, in the following manner: By publication pursuant to MCR 2.106(D). IT IS SO ORDERED. This is not a final order. James H.Fisher 77539539 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juliet M. Bourdo, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 13, 2003 in instrument 1097560, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 51/100 Dollars ($55,349.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 25 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of Marsh Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539281 File #289223F01 QUALITY AWARDS, continued from page 13 “Organizations named to the 2009 Homecare Elite list are among the nation’s leaders in providing quality homecare services,” Lewis Blake said. “The Homecare Elite is the definitive compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the U.S. This review recognizes the top 25 percent of agencies based on an analysis of quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance. The Homecare Elite is the only performance recognition award of its kind in Homecare, and we applaud the efforts of the home care colleagues who provide the quality care and financial stewardship that afforded us this recognition,” she said. Winners of the Pennock Professional Partner awards during the past year were recognized during the evening. They included Sherry Clem, medical surgery nursing; Nate Fisk, pharmacy; Angie SpidleGrummet, patient registration; Wanda Relaford, environmental services; Andrea Wright, surgery; Chad Hammontree, information technology; Dawn Goodrich, rehabilitation services; Janet Blessing, family medicine offices in Nashville/Caledonia; Mary Jo Kietzman, outpatient surgery; and RoseAnne Woodliff, executive team. “The Pennock Professional Partner awards are presented quarterly to colleagues who demonstrate excellence in carrying out our mission to provide personal, professional, progressive care in partnership with our community,” Lewis Blake said. During the program, she also recognized “an outstanding community member and an honored guest” – Sam Watson, of Hastings, senior vice president of the Michigan Hospital Association. He is responsible for patient safety and MHA’s Keystone Quality Initiative. Watson “has gained recognition nationally and internationally,” Lewis Blake said. She also thanked members of Pennock’s Board of Trustees for their many hours of service to the hospital and community, and introduced the members who were present: Bonnie Hildreth, Nancy Goodin, Jack Walker and Maggie Coleman. • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Real Estate/Developmental Interest Position and the Agricultural Interest Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 12, 2009. 77539492 �Page 15 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT BEA Intruder strikes good Samaritan Hastings Police responded to a reported assault at a residence in the 300 block of West Woodlawn Avenue Saturday, Oct. 24. Officers arrived at the residence and arrested the suspect, Harold Upgraft, 41, from Hastings. Upgraft had entered the apartment without permission and refused to leave. The tenant called a friend who responded, and upon entering the residence was assaulted by Upgraft. The 42-year-old victim told officers that he was hit in the head as he walked through the door. Upgraft was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail and is facing charges of trespassing and assault and battery. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the assault. Man assaulted in Hastings parking lot Hastings Police were dispatched to an assault and battery complaint Saturday, Oct. 24, in a parking lot in the 400 block of West State Street. Officers met with the victim and witnesses, who said that they had been in the store and as they were leaving were approached by the suspect whom they identified as Enrico Plazola, 19, from Hastings. The 19-year-old victim who knew Plazola exchanged words. Then, as the victim sat in his car with the window down, Plazola allegedly struck him three times in the face. Two witnesses to the assault corroborated the victim’s account as to what happened. Plazola was located a short time later and placed under arrest on charges of assault and battery and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Police investigating B&E at repair shop Hastings City Police are investigating the breaking an entering of a business in the 1500 block of Star School Road. Officers were dispatched to Wilder’s Auto Service at 9:48 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, after a silent alarm was activated. Responding officers found that entry had been gained on the west side of the building by smashing a window and prying their way into the building. Once inside the suspect(s) attempted to pry open some locked storage containers but were unsuccessful. A search of the building revealed they had fled prior to the arrival of the officers. A Michigan State Police K-9 unit responded to the scene but was unable to locate a track on the suspect(s), and it is believed a vehicle was involved. Police are asking anyone with information about the break-in to contact the Hastings Police Department at 269-945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. State marshal looking into Gun Lake fire The state fire marshal is investigating a fire that broke out before daybreak Friday, Oct. 23, on England Drive on Gun Lake. The Orangeville, Hastings, Martin, Wayland and Thornapple fire departments, Thornapple EMS, and Michigan State Police responded to the blaze which reportedly started around 2:20 a.m. in a duplex. Half of the duplex was destroyed in the blaze, the other side sustained smoke damage. Two people who were at the residence were transported to Kalamazoo hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation; their names and condition were not available at press time. Stolen items recovered after arrest Hastings Police responded to a breaking and entering complaint at a residence on Ironside Drive Wednesday, Oct. 21. The homeowners told officers that they believed the break-in had occurred sometime between 6:50 and 9 p.m. The suspect(s) entered the residence after breaking through a back door to the residence. After gaining entry, the intruders ransacked the home, taking several thousand dollars’ worth of property. A Sheriff department K-9 unit responded to the scene to assist but lost the track after a short distance, leading officers to believe that the suspect(s) utilized a vehicle to flee the area. The next day most of the property was recovered at a residence in the 500 block of West Marshall Street, Hastings, during the execution of a search warrant, which was obtained by the Michigan State Police who, earlier in the day, had arrested a suspect who resided there. Hastings Police will be seeking charges against the 50-year-old Hastings man, Jeffery Scott Travis, for home invasion. (See related story.) Thieves targeting unlocked vehicles in Nashville The Nashville Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables. The department has been investigating a string of recent breaking and entering incidents. Chief Jerry Schray said there has been a rash of car break-ins, most involving unlocked vehicles. The department has been successful in recovering some of the stolen property, he said. “Do not leave valuables in your vehicles,” urged Schray. “We have retrieved some property in the latest B&Es that had occurred on the morning of Oct. 19.” Electronics stolen from Green Street home Hastings Police are investigating a larceny at a home in the 500 block of East Green Street which occurred Friday, Oct. 17. The resident told officers his flat-screen television and Playstation III were stolen from his home. The victim said he had left his home at 8 a.m. and returned around 1 p.m. when he noticed that the two items were missing. Police found no forced entry into the home. The incident remains under investigation. . Dropped tweezers land man in jail Thursday Oct. 15, Hastings Police officers were called to Pennock Hospital for a reported theft of medical equipment from the emergency room. Upon arrival at Pennock Hospital, officers said they were met by an emergency room nurse who stated while that taking stitches out of an individual, she had dropped a pair of hemostat tweezers on the floor; and since they were no longer sterile, the nurse proceeded with a new pair. After she left the room and returned, she saw that the first hemostat was no longer on the floor. She asked the man if he had taken them and he answered “Yes, I wanted to used them to pluck my nose hairs,” and that he just wanted to borrow them for a moment. After officers spoke to the suspect, they learned that he had an outstanding bench warrant. He was then placed under arrest for obstructing justice and taken to the Barry County Jail. A copy of this report was sent to the Barry County prosecutor’s office for review of charges for larceny in a building. Four injured in accident on Broadway Wednesday, Oct. 14, Hastings Police were called to a personal injury accident at the intersection of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. A Dodge Stratus, driven by 18-year-old Ashley Bignall, ran a red light at the intersection, striking a 2006 Buick driven by 72year-old Howard L. Wilson. Four passengers in the Buick were taken to Pennock Hospital emergency room for treatment of minor injuries. Thieves hit several homes in county Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10:29 p.m. the Barry County Sheriff’s department responded to a report of a breaking and entering on the 2000 block of Barber Road in Hastings. Among items reported stolen were a computer and software, jewelry, binoculars, artwork, and fishing gear. Investigators said it appeared the suspect entered the house through a window over the kitchen sink at the rear of the house. The front door was left open. The sheriff’s department also reported that Sunday, Oct. 11, a Battle Creek resident returned to her home on the 15000 block of M-37 around 6 p.m. to find that someone had entered her garage and breezeway and then kicked in the door leading to the house. The woman’s dog, which was found tied to the leg of the kitchen table, was unharmed. The intruders took a jewelry box filled with items estimated at $1,200 and plastic tote bag, which investigators believe was used to a carry the jewelry box and its contents. Also taken were 24 cans each of green beans, cream-style corn and peas. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department also responded to a reported breaking and entering that apparently occurred between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, on the 3000 block of Shultz Road in Hastings. The house was known to be secure when one of the homeowners left for work at 8 a.m. When her husband returned home from work at 5:30 p.m., he found that the front door of the residence was standing open and had been kicked in. The thieves took a wooden jewelry box filled with jewelry and plastic bucket containing approximately $10 in change, a $50 bill and a $20 bill. The wife’s birth certificate, Social Security card and her son’s Social Security card were in the jewelry box and also were reported missing. The sheriff’s department also responded to two break-ins Wednesday, Oct. 14. The first break-in was reported at 12:18 a.m. in the 400 block of Willits Road in Hastings. The garage service door was kicked in as was a door leading from the garage to the house. The thief took only jewelry. A camera and other electronics in the same room from which the jewelry was taken were left behind. The second breaking and entering was reported at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the 3000 block of North M-43 Highway in Hastings. Deputies said it appears the suspect entered the home through a window in the rear of the house and took cash and jewelry. Burglars ransack Hastings home A Hastings man returned to his home in the 2000 block of East State Road at approximately 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, to find that someone had broken into his house and garage and made off with several large, high-ticket items including a riding mower, pop-up camper and an xBox game system. Barry County Sheriff deputies report that the incident occurred sometime between 1:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 and the time the resident returned home the following day. The reports states that it appears that the suspects entered the house and garage by kicking in doors. Due to the extensive vandalism inside the home, deputies advised the homeowner to report any further items discovered to be missing as the home is cleaned. Police department urges safety during Halloween Halloween is just days away and will be celebrated within the City of Hastings with trick or treating between 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday Oct. 31. The Hastings Police Department wants to make ensure a safe and fun time for all kids, who are reminded to wear costumes that make it easy to walk, see and to be seen. The police department recommends using reflective tape on costumes, carrying flashlights or glow sticks and always using the buddy system by trick-or-treating with friends or family members. “Only go to homes with a porch light on and always use the sidewalk,” said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “If there is no sidewalk available, walk at the farthest edge of the street facing traffic. Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat.” He also urged children and adults to cross the street at the corners and never between parked cars. Parents or responsible adults should accompany younger children on their neighborhood rounds, and then parents should inspect treats afterward to make sure they are safe. He said parents should notify the police immediately of any suspicious findings. COURT NEWS Sept. 24, Jonathan Scott Hook, 23, of Hastings pleaded guilty to larceny of a building. Last week, he was sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to three in months in jail with credit for one day served and was ordered to pay a total of $7,597 in costs and restitution by Oct. 31 with one month of jail time suspended for every $500 paid. Hook also was placed on probation for 60 months. Steven Justin Brown, 25, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty Sept. 24, to domestic violence, third offense and was convicted in Barry County Circuit Court as a habitual offender. He was sentenced by Judge James Fisher to 12 months in jail with credit for one day served and ordered to pay $378 in costs by Nov. 1. He also was sentenced to 24 months of probation with the balance of jail time suspended upon the successful completion of probation. Dale Louis Sprague, 48, of Shelbyville pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, in September 2008. On Oct. 22 of this year, he pleaded guilty to a probation violation and was sentenced to eight months in jail with credit for 194 days served and ordered to pay costs and fines totaling $1,620 and continue probation as previously sentenced. Last week Jayme Lynn Shut, 34, of Kentwood pleaded guilty to possession of contraband (Darvocet, Diazapan, and/or Clonozepam, a controlled substance) while in the Barry County Jail April 17. Shut was sentenced to six months of probation and was ordered to pay $628 in court costs. Neil James-Ho Malek, 35, of Grand Rapids pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to charges of uttering and publishing. Judge James Fisher sentenced him to 47 days in jail with credit for 47 days served and ordered Malek to pay $128 in costs for attempting to write and cash a counterfeit payroll check for $478.63 on Sept. 06699136 4. Ronald Robert Belbrey, 34, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to controlled substance use, narcotic or cocaine, second offense. He was sentenced to three months in jail with credit for 13 days served, ordered to pay $628 in costs, was placed on probation for 18 months and his driver’s license suspended for one year and restricted after 60 days. One month of jail time will be suspended for every $200 paid. � ��� +RPH�6HFXULW\�6\VWHP &DOO�7\�*UHHQÀHOG�DW� �������������� Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Automotive National Ads Estate Sale FOR SALE: 1986 Chevy Celebrity runs great, has many new parts, 28 miles/gallon, $800 obo. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Allen R. Childers and Felisha J. Childers 424 Kellogg Nashville, MI 49073 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539640 File Number: 241.5644 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Keith D. Joerin, regarding the property at 12813 Goldenrod Ct Wayland, MI 49348. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: October 29, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation 77539634 Our File No: 09-16073 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 55/100 Dollars ($186,859.55), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539518 File #271128F03 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage given by TONY NIELSEN and VALERIE NIELSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagor; to ISABELLA BANK (a/k/a ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION, f/k/a GREENVILLE COMMUNITY BANK), a Michigan Banking Corporation, as Mortgagee, the Mortgage being dated June 19, 2001 and recorded July 19, 2001 as Instrument No. 1063281 of Barry County Records. By reason of such Default, as of 10/9/09 there is claimed due, for principal and interest at 6.990% percent per annum, the sum of $35,932.85. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof. Under the Power of Sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses (including the attorney fee) and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagee as provided by Law, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, at public venue at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, the place holding the Circuit Court, located at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 1 of Pleasant Valley Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 13. PP# 08-16-270-001-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be reduced as provided by said statute. 10/16/09 /S/ Steve Lobert (P56590) LOBERT & FRANSTED, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 119 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 77539428 (231) 796-7609 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Jonathan A. Hurless and Lori A. Hurless 1425 Hammond Road Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539636 File Number: 269.5225 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Wymer fka Brenda L. Pywell, single, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2003 and recorded June 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107219, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 38/100 Dollars ($40,916.38) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66, except the North 10 feet thereof, the original Plat of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539461 File No. 241.7493 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Baldwin, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in instrument 1108739, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 72/100 Dollars ($77,703.72), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 57 feet and 9 inches of the South 10 rods of Lots 9 and 10 of the Original Plat of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539264 File #283395F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann Gray and Dorman Gray, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008 and recorded August 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 200808110008140, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,415.26) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Southeastern Village Number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539446 File No. 310.6208 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Hop and Deborah L. Hop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to NPB Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on October 6, 2004 in instrument 1135069, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Leader Financial Services as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four And 50/100 Dollars ($90,594.50), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Supervisors Plat of Sunset Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539390 File #289925F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Hess, a single woman and Wanda Mennega, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2003 and recorded November 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1117367, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight and 31/100 Dollars ($100,958.31) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Hastings Heights, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539647 File No. 310.5807 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Mays and John E. Mays, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2006, and recorded on November 30, 2006 in instrument 1173313, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Three And 23/100 Dollars ($106,903.23), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1220 and 1221 of The City (Formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539218 File #288451F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon Manni and Jennifer Manni, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2004, and recorded on June 14, 2004 in instrument 1129226, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($77,532.65), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 945 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539349 File #091252F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Strotheide and Melissa Strotheide, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2004, and recorded on March 12, 2004 in instrument 1123557, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($66,172.43), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 92, Hardendorf Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539660 File #285810F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Vinkemulder, a married man a/k/a Bruce D. Vinkemulder and Ana Vinkemulder, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12, 2006, and recorded on June 19, 2006 in instrument 1164861, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred TwentyFour And 67/100 Dollars ($219,224.67), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Poplar Beach according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539291 File #283333F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L. Herman and Gail R. Herman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2004, and recorded on November 29, 2004 in instrument 1137827, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 94/100 Dollars ($63,649.94), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 5, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1033 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village of Hastings, thence West 58 feet; thence South 4 1/2 Rods, thence East 58 feet; thence North 4 1/2 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 8, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539114 File #287162F01 �Page 17 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Sluggish Scots edge TK in 3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The edge in inspiration was enough for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team to push Caledonia Monday night, but not enough for the Trojans to pull out a win. The Fighting Scots improved to 5-2 in the O-K Gold Conference, keeping themselves in a three-way tie with Wayland and South Christian for second place in the league standings, with a 3-0 win over the Trojans at Caledonia High School. Those three games were close games. Caledonia won by the scores of 25-21, 25-20, 26-24. “It’s Monday,” said Caledonia head coach Missy Ritz-Johnson. “We don’t have any excuse. It’s been a long ten-day break, but they haven’t practiced for five days, so we don’t have any excuses. We definitely are very happy to be walking out of the gym with a win.” A Caledonia attack sailed long, giving the Trojans a 24-22 advantage late in game three, but the Scots battled back to win the next four points. “Considering we’ve had a week off basi- Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 20; Dum Schitz 18; Shirlee *@#* Family 17; Spencers Towing & Tire 17; Ten Pins 16 1/2; 9-N-A-Wiggle 15; Haldan 14; Heads Out 14; Spare Time 13; Oldies Not Goodies 12; All But One 10; The 4 B’s 9 1/2; Party Time 2; Team #13 2. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 255-694; J. Gasper 220-571; S. Vandenburg 212-570; C. Thomson 156-426; T. Pennington 212; P. Ramey 208; A. Hall 192; M. Sears 183; B. Roush 178; E. Johnson 160. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Daniel 242-622; M. Kasinsky 222-616; M. McKee 234-614; J. Barnum 225-601; L. Porter 214592; H. Pennington 202-586; M. Kidder 233578; R. Chaffee 204-520; M. Albert 156-436; S. Abbott 167-406; D. McKee 213; B. Taylor 213; T. Heath 201; J. Smith 201; T. Ramey 173; K. Matthews 153. Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 20; Sandbaggers 19; Team Ate 19; Lanes Divided 18; Funky Bowlers 17; Straight Liners 17; Pinchasers 12; Late Arrivals 11; Shelly’s Country Daycare 11; The Heath Gang 10; Sunday Snoozers 10. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 219-597; N. Mroz 223-571; N. Shaver 204-549; D. Roberts 138-405; S. Symonds 162-373; M. Heath 202; B. James 191; A. Hubbell 185; B. Heath 174; F. Ames 156; H. Helmer 103. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Eaton 235-674; B. Hubbell 225-646; B. Shafer 235-593; J. Shoebridge 229-591; B. Churchill 191-558; S. Olin 206-549; S. Wilkins 174-457; T. DeMott 164-439; M. Massett 168-337; E. Bartlett 226; B. Allen 192; B. Kelley 142. Thornapple Kellogg’s Alyssa Weesie digs a shot against Caledonia during game two Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK’s Katie Lark sets the ball up during game two of the Trojan’s 3-0 loss at Caledonia High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES cally, I felt like we did awesome,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. “They definitely put the effort in at home to be in shape for today. We hit the ball.” Cassie Holwerda and Alyssa Weesie led the TK attackers with seven kills each. The Trojans trailed by as many as 11 points in game one, and were down 20-9 before battling back to make things close in the end. In game two, the Trojans led 12-9 before the Fighting Scots went on a five point run to overtake them. “We wanted it more than they did” Woodall said. “I felt like they weren’t getting pumped up and they were just going through the motions.” The Trojan defense did a decent job of slowing down the Caledonia attack. Stephanie Betcher led the Trojans with 19 digs. Erin Ellinger contributed 16 digs as well as 16 assists. Caledonia got 15 kills and 15 digs from senior Nicole Chase, on senior night. Paige Rogers had three aces and 12 digs. Lindsee Weis had 21 assists. Michelle Nemmers also added six kills. The tie-breaker system for working out which of the O-K Gold Conference’s three second-place teams would be the number two seed at Saturday’s conference tournament hadn’t been worked out as of Monday night. Forest Hills Eastern heads into the tournament as the top seed, with a perfect 7-0 mark. The Fighting Scots will host the league tournament. “The mistakes we made tonight, I don’t feel are mistakes we need to go practice tomorrow,” said Ritz-Johnson. “I felt like we played uninspired, with very little energy, and those are things we can make the decision to change.” Thornapple Kellogg ends the regular season in sixth place in the conference with a 25 mark. “I’m excited for Saturday,” said Woodall. “I’m hoping we play (Caledonia) again.” Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 23-9; Butterfingers 21-11; Be Happy 20-12; Usedtobe #1 19.5-12.5; Three Gals and A Guy 18-14; Sun Risers 1814; King Pins 16.5-15.5; Kuempel 16-16; Early Risers 15-17; Ward’s Friends 8-20*; Just Friends 7-21*; M&M’S 6-26. *Games to be made up. Women’s Good Games and Series - Y. Markley 123; R. Murphy 161; J. Gasper 194543; R. Pitts 139-385; S. Pennington 184532; S. Merrill 213; N. Bechtel 173; M. Kingsley 127-293; B. Benedict 155-427; D. Larsen 180-503; L. Yoder 133. Men’s Good Games and Series - L. Markley 153; D. Murphy 143; R. McDonald 256-614; N. Thaler 173-476; W. Mallekotte 188-490; R. Walker 189-508; R. Hart 173488; R. Boniface 198-518; C. Purdum Sr. 229-590; B. Akers 210; K. Schantz 171-496; G. Forbey 158. Mixerettes NBT 19-9; Kent Oil 19-9; James Process Service 17-11; Dewey’s Auto Body 15-13; Sassy Babes 13-15; Dean’s Dolls 11-17; Nashville Chiropractic 11-17; Good Friends 7-21. Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 158; N. Goggins 165-417; T. Redman 175-467; S. Merrill 199; J. Rice 205; L. Elliston 203; T. Drake 182-476; N. Bechtel 167; D. Worm 201; M. Kill 170; W. Gilman 149-400; V. Carr 177; B. Anders 161; D. Kelley 164; M. Rodgers 165; E. Bond 113-319. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 17.5-10.5; The River 16-8*; Four Pals 15.5-12.5; Mill’s Landing 12-16; Hare Care 11-13*; NBT 8-20. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 201536; T. Christopher 187; J. Shurlow 143-423; Y. Cheeseman 167-478; D. Huver 179-458; E. Moore 149; J. Pettengill 130-337; R. Pitts 135-370; R. Murrah 168; S. Pennington 183. Thursday Angels Newton Const. 20-12; Miller Farm Repair 18-14; Varney’s Const. 17-15; H.C.B. 17-15; Hastings Bowl 16-16; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 1517; Allure 14.5-17.5; Maude’s Team 14.517.5; Viking 14-18; Moore’s Apts. 14-18. High Games and Series - C. Nurenberg 177; C. Hurless 160; T. Phenix 163; K. Ward 149; N. Shafer 190; M. Moore 163; J. Madden 182; D. Staines 176; D. Bartimus 204-553; A. Bartimus 204-535; K. Russell 125-34; C. Shellenbarger 211-581; C. Curtis 130; J. Magoon 163; C. Cooper 202-570; J. Power 165; J. Baker 177; B. Franks 224-515; V. McGuire 127; D. McCollum 215-515. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 22.5-9.5; Barry County Red Cross 18-14; Grove Street Cafe 18-14; Boyce Milk Hauler 16-16; Hurless Machine Shop 14-18; J-Bar Antiques & Tractors 7.524.5. Men’s High Games - K. Armstrong 204; K. Beebe 202; D. Blakely 201; L. Porter 194; S. Hause 194; C. Steeby 191; G. Hause 183; P. Scobey 182. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 563; K. Beebe 528; D. Blakely 582; L. Porter 482; S. Hause 479; C. Steeby 516; G. Hause 521; P. Scobey 521. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 287; D. Ware 192; B. Smith 178; S. Beebe 174; B. Ramey 157; J. Steeby 155; B. Moore 153; M. Westbrook 147; K. Moore 139. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 616; D. Ware 468; B. Smith 515; S. Beebe 485; B. Ramey 427; J. Steeby 425; B. Moore 428; M. Westbrook 411; K. Moore 396. Tuesday Trios Colman’s 29-7; CBS 19-17; Lynn Denton Agency 18-17; Super Crips 18-18; Lucky Strikes 18-14; Lu’s Team 17-18; Trouble 1521; Quick Resp Fire 15-21; Twisted Sister’s 13-15; Sister’s 13-15; Latecomers 11-9; Team 12 0-20. High Games - Shirlee 172; Joanne 169; Tammy D. 191 Deb 181; Mary 170; Merl 156; Paula 171; Peg 150; Esper 168; Luanne 184; Penny 158; Lisa 194; Julie 171; Vickie 174. Three team records set at MISCA Lions finish 5-4 in the KVA with wins in final two duals The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity swimming and diving team set three new team records Saturday at the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Meet at Eastern Michigan University. Natalie VanDenack was a part of all three performances. She was 11th in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 54.71 seconds and 17th in the 50-yard freestyle in 25.34. She teamed with Alexa Schipper, Patricia Garber, and Kaylee DeMink to place 22nd in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:45.71. As many as 76 competitors took part in single events Saturday at EMU. The TK-Hastings 200-yard medley relay team of Kayla Strumberger, Schipper, VanDenack, and Marissa Meyering was 23rd Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team improved to 24-12-6 overall and 5-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by scoring wins over Olivet and Constantine in the final two league matches of the regular season The Lions won by the scores of 25-15, 2513, 25-13 at Constantine last Wednesday. “We are looking forward to facing Olivet next week and we are focusing now on keeping our intensity high for the KVA tournament and districts the first week of November,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter after the win over the Falcons. The KVA Tournament will be held next Saturday at Pennfield. Jennifer Kent led the Lions in their win over the Falcons with nine kills, two aces, and in 1:58.41. Schipper also finished 14th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:10.79. The TK-Hastings girls followed up that performance with a 121-63 victory over the Grand Rapids Central/Creston team in Hastings on Monday evening. The Trojans close the regular season at home against West Catholic tonight, then will head to Forest Hills for the conference meet next weekend. TK-Hastings started the night off strong against Creston/Central Monday, with teams placing first and second in the 200-yard medley relay. The foursome of Michelle Howard, Mandy Buehler, Wendy Todd, and Gretchen Christensen won in 2:22.79, and Megan Miller, Taylor Rabbai, Kathryn Garber, and Lexi Sensiba was second in 2:24.62. TK-Hastings won all three relay races on the night, and had seven different girls win individual events. The team of Schipper, Patricia Garber, DeMink, and VanDenack won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:49.11. The team of Meyering, Brie Ricketts, Howard, and Patricia Garber won the 400yard freestyle relay in 4:26.71. VanDenack took the 200-yard freestyle in 2:02.95; Alexis Kelly the 200-yard individual medley in 2:46.00; Tracy Hodges the diving competition with 174.95 points; Patricia Garber the 100-yard freestyle in 1:01.73; Howard the 500-yard freestyle in 6:23.86; Miller the 100-yard backstroke in 1:19.83; and Schipper the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.05. HYAA Football 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seven grade gold team defeated Rogers 26-0 Oct. 14. The Hastings team had a strong defensive game with multiple tackles by Ryan Johnston, Mike Johnston, Draven Pederson, Jake Zimmerman, Zach DeJong, Travis Hoffman, Owen Post, Richard Barbee, Logan Gray, Caleb Engle, Austin Clow and Kelton Peabody. Pederson also picked off a pass and picked up a fumble recovery. Engle and Ryan Johnston both picked up a fumble for the team. The Saxon offense was led by Evan Hart who scored two of the Saxon touchdowns and had 108 yards rushing for the day. Pederson picked up another 85 yards rushing and one Saxon score, while Mike Johnston had the other Saxon touchdown and 21 yards rushing for the day. Zach Carpenter kicked one extrapoint for the team. 5th & 6th Grade Gold Hastings fifth and sixth grade gold team rolled to a 40-12 decision over Coldwater 1 Saturday Oct. 17. Six different Saxons scored on offense led by Clay Coltson’s two TD’s on eight carries for 170 yards rushing. Andy Gee added two TD’s on eight carries and 83 yards rushing. David Hause had extra point, and three carries for 23 yards. Quarterback Owen Post threw two touchdowns to ends Alex McMahon and Lee Stowe and finished with 54 yards passing and added two extra points rushing. Ethan Hart, Keegan Spencer, and Austin Twigg led the Hastings offensive line creating wide running and cutback lanes. Defensively, Hastings forced three fumbles and had six sacks on the day to slow Coldwater’s spread offense. Tackling leaders for Hastings were Quentin Wigg (5), Danny Hooten (4), Kip Beck (3), Sam Dakin (3), and Chase Reaser and Caleb Hartman with (2) each. 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team lost a tough contest against an undefeated Union City 2 team 18-13 on Saturday, Oct. 17. Hastings was dominant in the first half, limiting Union City to just ten yards. The defense was led by Nate Hobert, Terrry Dull, Caden Herrington. Hastings also had key contributions from Drew Philips, Patric Garber, Seth Ackley, Cameron Sprague, Jackson Long, Devin Haywood and Evan Kuntz. Scoring for Hastings, Terry Dull had two touchdowns and several key runs. Nate Hobert also was 5-7 on pass attempts to Brendan Miller and Pierson Tinkler. The offense line led by Ethan Barton, Tyler Johnson, Logan Stover, Logan Twiss and Evan Kuntz opened up huge holes in the first half to pave the way for a 13-0 half-time score. Hastings’ gold team is now 4-2 on the season. The third and fourth grade gold team also participated at half-time of the Lions/Steelers game Oct 11th. The young Saxons had an experience of a lifetime playing in front of 70,000 Lions fans and being able to shake hands with many Lions players. Hastings played the Fremont Junior Packers and were able to move the ball down the field very well before taking over on defense. The Saxons held Fremont to a total of five yards on offense. five digs. Tiffani Allwardt and Terri Hurosky added four kills each. Allwardt led the Lions in digs with six, and Hurosky had four. Karlee Mater had eight aces to go along with 12 assists. The Lions were focused Tuesday as they topped Olivet in five games 25-23, 25-20, 2325, 13-25, 15-12. “Our girls played hard and they never gave up,” Carpenter said. “Olivet is a well coached, solid team.” Tina Westendorp pounded 18 kills to lead the Lions attack, and Kent added 11 of her own to go along with six blocks. Elizabeth Stewart had 27 assists and Mater 12. Mater and Westendorp both had six aces. The Lion defense was led by Sam Bissett who had 18 digs, and Stewart with 16. Saxon girls get their first league win at Ottawa Hills Hastings’ varsity volleyball team closed out the O-K Gold Conference season by scoring its first league win of the year, 3-0 at Ottawa Hills Tuesday. The Saxons won by the scores of 25-8, 2510, 25-17. The conference championship meet will be held this Saturday at Caledonia High School. “The players did a good job,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “They played to their potential, when given the opportunity. Ottawa Hills had a very difficult time passing our serves.” Jena Bailey, Kayla Vogel, and Sam Watson each had double digit service points on the night for the Saxons. “We were able to run some offensive plays that we normally don’t run because of our serve receive,” McMahon said. “Morgan Stowe did a good job on passing the ball, both on offense and defense. It was nice to end on a good note.” Vogel also had five aces. Bailey finished with a team-high five kills. Roni Hayden had 15 assists for the Saxons. “The players will have to work hard in practice on Thursday and Friday in order to go into Saturday with a good attitude, mental toughness, aggressiveness and confidence,” McMahon said. “All the skills need to be on. The players really need to focus on serve receive, this is where we struggle the most.” The Saxons were slated to close out the regular season in a quad at Hamilton on Wednesday evening. Hastings starts play in the Class B District Tournament hosted by Eaton Rapids High School next Monday, taking on Charlotte at 5:30 p.m. The winner of that contest will meet Delton Kellogg in the semifinals next Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. On the other half of the district bracket, Gull Lake faces Eaton Rapids in the second opening round game Monday. The winner of that contest meets Lakewood in the second semifinal contest Wednesday. The district championship match is slated for next Friday night at 7 p.m. �Page 18 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake leads Vikings to their fifth CAAC-White win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood took a big step towards its 17th consecutive conference championship by winning the battle between the two previously unbeaten Capital Area Activities Conference White Division teams Wednesday. The Viking varsity volleyball team improved to 5-0 in the conference with a 3-0 win over Williamston at Lakewood High School. The Vikings enter this weekend’s league tournament at Corunna as the top seed, with the Hornets number two after a 4-1 league regular season. “That’s one of our best played matches,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland after the 25-22, 25-21, 25-21 win over the Hornets. Williamston had an early lead in all three games, and all three times the Vikings battled back getting a spark from junior Chelsea Lake. Lake had the Vikings’ first kill of the match, pulling her team within two points at 7-5 early in game one then took over at the service line and put her team ahead with a pair of aces. Lake also had a couple of big kills in each of the next two games that helped the Vikings shake out of an early funk. “She’s never had to be the one they relied on hit after hit after hit,” Rowland said of Lake. “She’s not making many errors. For a middle where they camp on her and camp on her, she’s getting a lot of kills.” Lake led the Vikings with 15 kills on the evening, and also had a team-high 22 digs and five aces to go along with six blocks. She’s relishing her role as a team leader. “It’s different, but I like it a lot,” said Lake . “I like the adrenaline rush.” “You get set more, so you know you have to put it away. There’s more pressure on you.” Kalli Barrone had 11 kills and eight blocks for the Vikings, as well as a team high 14 service points. Most of those service points came in two big runs, one in game one and one in game two. She served the Vikings from an 11-10 advantage to a 18-10 edge in game one. Lexie Spetoskey, who’s changed positions once again to an outside hitter, finished with ten kills and 17 digs. Brooke Wieland had 28 assists and ten digs. Bethany Tingley added seven digs and Madison King had six. “I always worry going into a third game,” Rowland said. “We’re always strong for two. The third game, keeping focused becomes a challenge.” Lakewood is 31-17 overall this season after going 1-2 Saturday at Grand Haven against three tough Class A opponents. The Vikings never trailed in the fifth game after a back-and-forth contest with Rockford to start the day. Lakewood knocked off the Rams 25-15, 11-25, 27-25, 13-25, 15-11. “This was great effort and determination with Olivia Davis not there and Chelsea Lake playing very sick,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. The next two matches were just a battle to stay alive for the Vikings. Grand Haven topped Lakewood 25-20, 25-18, 25-18, and Jenison scored a 25-13, 25-15, 25-11 win. “Overall, I was pleased with the entire play for the day,” Rowland said. “However, we still need to work on a quicker offense and continue to try to have all players bring a competitive spirit on the floor.” It has just been the last quarter of the season that Barrone has begun to serve and play in the back row. She contributed ten service points and three aces Saturday, as well as 13 digs. Up front, she had 19 kills and five blocks. Lake finished with 33 digs, 32 kills and six blocks. Spetoskey added 12 kills, 28 digs, and three blocks. Wieland finished the day with 64 assists. Emily Kutch added seven kills and three blocks, and King 12 digs. Kristin Hilley had 14 service points and 14 digs. Lakewood’s dual with DeWitt that was planned for Wednesday was canceled because of illness at both schools. The Vikings return to action in the Class B District Semifinals at Eaton Rapids next Wednesday. They’ll face the winner of Monday’s opening round game between Gull Lake and Eaton Rapids. Lakewood’s Lexie Spetoskey hits an attack past the block of Williamston’s Molly Maynard (6) and Alexa Maser (1) for a kill during game one Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings’ Brooke Wieland leaves her feet to set the ball up during game two against Williamston Wednesday evening at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Brad Laverty Hustle. The junior quarterback rushed through the line of Eagles play after play to gain yardage for the Lions. On each play, it took a minimum of three Eagles to take him down. Laverty ended the night with 16 rushes for 81 yards, and connected on 5-of-9 passes for another 22 yards. Kyle Burns added 12 rushes for 40 yards for the Lions. In addition to scoring the Lions’ lone touchdown, Caldwell led the defense with 14 tackles. Burns had five, and Garrett Reid also had an interception. Cousineau was 7-of-16 throwing the ball, for 79 yards and the two interceptions. Tyler Stutzman led the Eagles on the ground, with 11 rushes for 45 yards. Maple Valley limited the Eagles to just 115 total yards of offense all night. For five seniors, it was their last time taking to the field with the Lions and Lincoln is looking to next season to build on what the team has developed during his first year at the helm. Lincoln gave the team a little last minute encouragement to help them earn the win. “I told them they were on the brink and if you don’t do it tonight, you’ll have to wait until next year,” said Lincoln. The wait is over and the Lions end the season with a 2-7 record. Olivet ends the regular season at 6-3. Lakewood 27, Ionia 14 Lakewood varsity football coach Bob Veitch apologized to his players after Friday night’s 27-14 victory over Ionia to close out season. The Vikings needed a new offense. It was going to be put in this year, or the next, or the next. Veitch thought that with the speed the team had going for it, this was as good a year as any to make the change. “It took longer to get it going than I anticipated,” Veitch said. But Friday night it was going. The Vikings rolled up 268 rushing yards in the win over their rivals from the northeast. Quarterback Mackenzie Doane led the way with 11 rushes for 80 yards, Travis Ackerson had 14 carries for 77 yards, and Thomas Ackerson rushed seven times for 66 yards. “The kids ran the offense unbelievably all week,” Veitch said. “I told some parents, ‘whatever you’re feeding your kids, keep feeding them.’” Travis Ackerson saw his first extended work in the backfield, trying to provide a little extra speed behind Doane. He scored the touchdown that put the Vikings up for good, from 15 yards out with 5:17 remaining in the first half. “He was the difference,” Veitch said of Travis. “Him hitting the hole so fast was just unbelievable.” For as well as the offense played, the special teams defense was what got things going. Nathan Bryans blocked a Bulldog punt on Ionia’s first drive of the game, and picked it up and carried it into the end zone for the game’s first score. Cody Brown’s extra-point kick made it 7-0 Lakewood. The Bulldogs tied the game up on Josh Burns’ two-yard TD run late in the quarter and Tyler Spoon’s kick. Travis Ackerson got the lead back for the Vikings with his TD run before the half, then Wes Cramer made it a two touchdown lead for Lakewood with a one-yard TD run three minutes into the second half. Brown’s kick was good again after Cramer’s run. After a three-yard run by Jake Nelson pulled the Bulldogs to within seven points later in the third, Hayden Acker sealed the victory for the Vikings by recovering a teammate’s fumble in the end zone for a touchdown with 6:46 left to play. Ionia managed 200 yards of total offense, with 131 of that on the ground. Jared Scheurer led the way for the Bulldogs with 14 rushes for 58 yards. Cody Lindemulder had a huge game for the Vikings defensively. He finished with 26 tackles. Aaron Hawkes added 15. “We changed our offense a little. We did everything under center tonight,” said Veitch “Against Ionia it’s always going to be wet, nasty, and cold.” Lakewood closes out the season with a couple of pizza party’s thanks to their big plays Friday, a trip to the Big Boy in Ionia for breakfast thanks to the win, and the team banquet Nov. 10. “Pizza is the key, and breakfast,” said Veitch. The Vikings were 2-7 overall this season. Caledonia 41, Thornapple Kellogg 7 The Caledonia varsity football team stopped its trek out of Ralph E. Meyers Stadium for a moment on Saturday afternoon, to inquire about a trophy. It wasn’t on hand, but thanks to Hastings the only hands that will be on the O-K Gold Conference championship trophy will be the Fighting Scots’. Caledonia closed out a 7-2 regular season, with a 6-1 conference mark, by besting Thornapple Kellogg 41-7 Saturday afternoon. Caledonia head coach Steve Uyl said that his team didn’t have any special plans to take in the Hastings and Ottawa Hills contest, which the Saxons won to finish in a tie for second place in the league with the Bengals at 5-2. “We always worry about what we can control, and we can’t control any part of that outcome. We’re just going to enjoy it,” Uyl said. Caledonia controlled the Trojans Saturday, racking up 478 yards of offense on the afternoon compared to th 155 for Thornapple Kellogg. Fighting Scot quarterback Luke Wiest rushed for three touchdowns in the first half, and had 13 rushes for 77 yards on the night to go along with a 5-for-5 passing day for 88 yards. Wiest had two three-yard and one eight-yard touchdown run. “These kids have played in a lot of big games,” said Uyl. “There are few of them who have been a part of four conference titles in a row. Wiest, Steve VanderVeen, and (Dan) Oster were up as freshman. That’s something that’s really impressive.” VanderVeen rushed seven times for 49 yards, and scored the Scots’ fourth and final touchdown of the first half on a four-yard run with 22 seconds before the break. Brett McCarty pushed Caledonia’s lead to 35-0 with a 35-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, and Shane Williams closed out the scoring for the Scots with a 33-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter. McCarty paced the Caledonia rushing attack with 10 carries for 121 yards. Williams had five carries for 80 yards. In all, Caledonia had 11 players with at least one rushing attempt. “The offensive line played really well,” Uyl said. “They’re getting better every week. They’re just so smart. Middleville threw a bunch of different looks at us, and they made the adjustments on their own.” The Trojans got a late touchdown on a 24yard run by Thomas Tabor. Marquise Gill led TK on the ground with seven carries for 36 yards. Quarterback Coley McKeough was 8-of-14 passing for 63 yards, and was intecepted once by Williams. FOOTBALL, continued from page 20 the night, and added a fifth two-point conversion by pulling in a pass from McKeough. That was the only pass McKeough threw all game long. The Saxons ended the night with 73 rushes for 518 yards. Jalen Couch, Javon Phillips, and Jerald Bell added touchdowns for the Bengals in the contest. Pennfield 27, Delton Kellogg 18 There was a gap in the line for handshakes after Pennfield closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 27-18 victory at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. Delton senior Matt Ingle wasn’t just tapping hands with the visiting green and gold Panthers, or shaking hands. He was stopping for hugs. They didn’t last as long as the ones he shared with his senior teammates on the south end of the field later though. While Pennfield celebrated an 8-1 season and an outright KVA championship with the victory, Delton Kellogg came up one win short of a guaranteed spot in the MHSAA state playoffs by ending the year at 5-4. “We’re a football team that’s growing, and they’re at that point already,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jay Carrigan. Delton Kellogg built a 10-0 first half lead, but Pennfield came back with 27 unanswered points including a pair of touchdowns that gave them the lead in the first 4:15 of the second half. “They’re a great football team. I think we had some opportunities we squandered in that first half,” Carrigan said. “We thought we could have been up 21-0, leaving the ball inside the ten-yard-line a couple of times.” Delton Kellogg’s first drive to start off the game marched 61 yards to the Pennfield 13 before stalling out with a field goal attempt that sailed wide left. Later with a 7-0 lead, Delton Kellogg had to settle for a 21-yard field goal from Gavin Brinley after being turned away from the end zone despite having a first-and-goal at the Pennfield five. Ingle had the Delton boys’ first score, on a seven-yard reception from Brinley with 1:02 left in the opening quarter. Brinley’s kick was good. Ingle finished the night with 21 carries for 96 yards to lead the Delton offense. Jordan Bourdo rushed 14 times for 47 yards, and Aaron Hakes ten for 64. Brinley was 4-of-11 passing for 62 yards and the one TD. Pennfield’s first drive of the second half lasted only 1:19, and ended in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Nicolas Acton to Chris Former Maple Valley varsity football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, pictured with his wife Janice, was honored with a special sign commemorating his years at Maple Valley High School Friday during night’s contest against Olivet. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Talbott. Aaron Fox added the extra-point kick to pull his team within three. After a three-and-out by the Delton offense, Pennfield pulled in front 13-10 with 7:45 left in the third on a 20-yard touchdown run by Dupree Nunnally. “They made some good adjustments there in the third quarter,” said Carrigan. “It was mostly the one play, the off-tackle play. They just blocked it differently, it took until the second drive until we figured it out and by then they were rolling.” Nunnally rolled up 98 yards on 13 rushes, and fullback Adam Vanderwall added six carries for 111 yards. Nunnally would find the end zone again, with 10:09 left to play, on a five-yard run. The TD was set-up by a fumbled snap on a fake punt by Delton. Acton added a two-point pass to Fox to go up 21-10. After a three-and-out by Delton, Nunnally added his third TD on a two-yard run with 7:29 to play. That score was set up by a 44yard run by Vanderwall. Brinley added Delton’s final score, on a three-yard run with 2:35 left, and tacked on a two-point conversion pass to Cody Warner. Acton was five-of-nine passing for Pennfield, for 91 yards. He was intercepted once, by the Panthers’ Deon Ferris. Talbott SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Girls 7th “B” Volleyball Kraft Meadow Girls 8th “B” Volleyball Kraft Meadow Athletic Boosters - Sub Sale pick up @ HS Cafeteria Girls 8th “A” Volleyball Kraft Meadow Girls 7th “A” Volleyball Kraft Meadow Girls Varsity Swimming West Catholic H H 5:30 pm H H H 7:30 pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Football Playoffs - Byron Center @ Jenison HS A Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Boys Varsity 8th “A” 7th “A” 7th “B” Varsity Varsity Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Cross Co. Cross Co. Conf. @ Caledonia OK Gold - Wayland Northview Middle School Northview Middle School Regionals Regionals A A A A A A Volleyball Eaton Rapids HS A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Hastings Ath. Booster Meeting Rm. B125 HHS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TBA Girls Varsity Swimming Conference Dive Prelims @ FHC A Times and dates subject to change. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 TBA TBA TBA TBA 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Girls Varsity Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery 1310 E. State Street – Hastings (on the corner of State Street & Star School) HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule Good Luck Saxons! 77539533 Ph:(269) 948-2811 fax: (269) 948-4275 had three receptions for 46 yards. Delton outgained Pennfield offensively on the night, 332 yards to 315. Maple Valley 8, Olivet 7 by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer It is one of the biggest games of the year, not because it means a higher standing in the league for the winner or a chance in the playoffs. It is all about who is taking to the field. In their biggest rivalry of the season, the Maple Valley Lions took on the Olivet Eagles in their last game of the season. Fortunately for the Lions, they went out the same way they came in - with a win. It was a nail-biting, edge of your seat 8-7 win that had the crowd and players on their feet. “It was Olivet,” said Coach Brian Lincoln. “I don’t care what the records are, when Olivet comes to town it’s going to be a ball game.” With just 31 seconds left, Maple Valley senior Zach Eddy snatched the pigskin from the air on a desperate Eagle pass from Jay Cousineau that proved to be the end for Olivet. Trailing 7-0 for more than two quarters, the Lions had just scored the go-ahead points on a seven-yard touchdown run by sophomore Mike Caldwell and the ensuing two-point conversion try. The Lions went for the win with just 42 seconds remaining in the game, and quarterback Brad Laverty connected with Cody Linehart on the two-point pass. The Lions were able to keep momentum through each of the quarters, something they had struggled with earlier in the season, despite Olivet taking a 7-0 lead on a one-yard TD run by Cousineau late in the first half. “These kids have never quit,” said Lincoln. “They were one and seven coming into the night and they never quit. This is an awesome group of kids.” Former Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt was honored during half-time for his 23 years of coaching and predicted the outcome to the crowd. “I hope, I know Maple Valley can come back and beat Olivet,” said Mittelstaedt. “I always told my team on Friday night that there was no other sideline I would rather stand on.” If the first quarter had a title, it would be �Page 19 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lion girls and Trojan boys fourth to first in county by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg had two, Delton Kellogg had two, and Hastings had one runner finish before the first Maple Valley girl crossed the finish line at Monday afternoon’s Barry County Cross Country Meet in Hastings. The Lions were the first to have five finishers though and won with three fewer points than Thornapple Kellogg, 47-50. The Thornapple Kellogg boys took an 18-point victory over Delton Kellogg in their race. The championships were a big step up for both teams, which placed fourth out of five teams in the meet a year ago. Maple Valley head coach Robb Rosin must have done his own fair share of running. “Our coach really encouraged us today,” said Maple Valley’s Pantera Rider, who was one of five Lion girls to earn first or second team all-county honors by placing in the top 14. “He was everywhere. He was at the mile, the two-mile, the last hill, then at the finish.” Teammate Kaytlin Furlong agreed. “It was good encouragement today. You had me all excited,” she said to Rosin. Jessica Rushford led the Lion ladies, placing sixth overall in 23 minutes 23 seconds. The next four of her teammates all finished within 44 seconds of her. Rider was eighth in 23:42, Furlong tenth in 23:59, Megan Shoemaker 11th in 24:01, and Lauren Trumble 12th in 24:07. “We’ve had four all year, and then our fifth runner has been lagging behind,” said Rosin. “And it’s been a different one every time. We finally got all five of them up there.” The top ten runners were medallists on the day, and the top seven earned first team AllBarry County honors while the next seven finishers are second team all-county. Thornapple Kellogg junior took individual honors at the meet for the third consecutive season, winning in 20:07. Her teammate Casey Lawson was second in 21:07. The next two finishers were from Delton Kellogg, as Brianna Russell hit the finish line in 21:11 and Jolene Drum in 21:11. Hastings’ Alaina Case was fifth in 23:12. Rounding out the top ten were Hastings’ Katie Ponsetto in seventh place with a time of 23:31 and Lauren Anderson in ninth at 23:52. Behind the top two teams, Hastings was Hastings’ Jake Partridge sprints towards the finish line Monday afternoon during the Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) third with 57 points, Delton Kellogg 67, and Lakewood 125. Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Crawford was 14th in 24:17, Olivia LaJoye 16th in 24:21, and Sara Densberger 17th in 24:23. The last two Hastings’ scorers were Meg Travis who was 15th in 24:17 and Jenny LaJoye who finished 21st in 25:22. Delton had Kelsey Sofia place 13th in 24:10, followed by Taylor Hennessey 19th in 24:55, and Liz Jackson 28th in 26:56. Lakewood’s leader was Roxanne Powelson who came in 20th in 25:09. Susie Quint was 24th in 25:56, followed by Cassie Thelen 25th in 26:20, Courtney Jenkins 27th in 26:55, and Maria Patrick 29th in 27:04. Tim Olsen, Dustin Brummel, and Carl Olsen came in one right after another, in fourth, fifth, and sixth place respectively to lead Thornapple Kellogg’s boys to their title. “In that front group, Dustin was about a minute and a half from where he was at the OK Gold Meet,” said TK head coach Josh Reynolds. “Part of that was the conditions, and part of that was I told them to really be smart. Have a good race and don’t take too much out of ourselves for (regionals) Saturday.” Tim led the pack to the finish in 18:45. Brummel came in in 18:46, and Carl Olsen in 18:47. “It was good to have those three guys running together,” Reynolds said. “I was really proud of Matt Williamson too. It was a very good way for a senior to run his last race before regionals.” Williamson placed tenth in 19:33, and Dominic Bierenga rounded out the scoring for TK with a 19th place time of 20:27. Delton Kellogg had two of the top three runners, including individual champion Ryan Watson who came in in 18:05. Brandon Humphreys was third in 18:30. Lakewood’s Tucker Seese split up the duo, placing second in 18:18. Thornapple Kellogg won the event with 44 points. Delton Kellogg finished with 62, Lakewood 66, Hastings 67, and Maple Valley 110. Behind those first two for Delton Kellogg, Kannon Hoffman was 15th in 20:16, Tyler Bourdo 16th in 20:16, and Zach Haas 30th in 22:02. After Seese for the Vikings, Jason Foltz was ninth in 19:20, Eddie Barta 12th in 19:46, Adam Senters 20th in 20:44, and Nick Blocher 24th in 21:18. Maple Valley’s Lauren Trumble races down hill just past the mile mark Monday, with teammates Kaytlin Furlong and Megan Shoemaker right behind her. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Medallists in the girls’ race at Monday afternoon’s Barry County Meet in Hastings were (from left) Kaytlin Furlong, Lauren Anderson, Pantera Rider, Katie Ponsetto, Jessica Rushford, Alaina Case, Jolene Drum, Brianna Russell, Casey Lawson, and Allyson Winchester. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Medallists in the boys’ race at Monday afternoon’s Barry County Meet in Hastings were (from left) Matt Williamson, Jason Foltz, Joe Benedict, Carl Olsen, Dustin Brummel, Tim Olsen, Brandon Humphreys, Tucker Seese, and Ryan Watson. Missing from photo is Mitch Singleterry. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings was led by Mitch Singleterry, who came in seventh with a time of 19:00. The Saxons’ Mile Belcher was 11th in 19:43, Taylor Klotz 14th in 19:54, Jake Partridge 17th in 20:24, and Pele Belcher 18th in 20:27. Maple Valley’s Joe Benedict was eighth in 19:08, followed by teammates Brady Halliwill 13th in 19:47, Christian Schmadicke 32nd in 22:39, Darius France 33rd in 22:54, and Zach Mellville 40th in 24:32. The boys’ leaders, (from left) Delton Kellogg’s Ryan Watson, Brandon Humphreys, and Lakewood’s Tucker Seese start their second mile Monday at the Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Taylor Hennessey runs along during the final mile at Monday's Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Plainwell’s two late goals down HHS Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team was one of five O-K Gold Conference teams to play in a district championship game this weekend. Unfortunately for the Saxons, they were one of two of those teams that didn’t walk off the field with a district championship trophy in their hands. Plainwell ended the Saxon soccer season with a 2-1 victory at Otsego High School Saturday. Hastings took a 1-0 lead against the Trojans early in the second half on a goal by Matt Feldpausch. Josh Dunkelberger sent a cross to teammate Eric Kendall, who chipped the ball in front of the Trojan net where Feldpausch was waiting to head it in. The Saxons held their lead until the final eight minutes of the ball game. Yellow cards to stopper Zach Bolthouse and midfielder Eric Kendall left the Saxons a bit shorthanded, and soon after the card to Bolthouse Plainwell struck to tie the game at one. The Trojans then added the game winner tapping in a rebound of a hard shot. “We played a really good fundamental game,” said Hastings head coach Ben Conklin. “They were able to capitalize late and get that winning goal.” The defenses had controlled the game until those final minutes. Plainwell had just six shots on goal all game long, and Hastings just five. Kevin Bosma made four saves in net for the Saxons. The Hastings’ defense was strong all the way through the Division 2 District Tournament. Hastings defeated Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 4-0 in the semifinals at Loy Norris High School Thursday evening. Max Clark had a goal midway through the first half, then put his team up 2-0 12 minutes into the second. Cody Redman and Kendall added scores for the Saxons. Kendall also had one assist, while Dunkelberger had two. “They weren’t very strong defensively, but they counterattacked very well,” Conklin said of Loy Norrix. “We were just able to get it out before they got any shots on goal.” Any shots on goal. The Saxon defense led by Bolthouse, Zack Passmore, Jerred Rambin and Jared Bosma held Loy Norrix without a single shot on goal in the game. The Saxons end the season with a record of 15-6-1. Also this weekend, Caledonia won a Division 1 District Championship, Forest Hills Eastern a Division 2 District Championship, and South Christian a Division 3 District Championship. Catholic Central was the other O-K Gold Conference team to make a district final. �Page 20 — Thursday, October 29, 2009 — The Hastings Banner HHS opens playoff run against Byron Center Fri. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings and Delton Kellogg played parts in the O-K Gold Conference and Kalamazoo Valley Association championships last weekend. The Saxons knocked off Ottawa Hills Saturday night, helping Caledonia to the league championship and themselves to a tie for second place in the O-K Gold with the Bengals. Pennfield earned the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship Friday night. While the Panthers were scoring a 27-18 victory over Delton Kellogg, which improved Pennfield’s season record to 8-1, Constantine was downing Schoolcraft 20-13 to leave those two teams tied for second place in the league at 7-2. There are two O-K Gold Conference teams in one district in Division 2, 3 this season, and another team in the playoffs in Division 4. Hastings starts the postseason tournament at Jenison High School Friday where the Saxons will take on Byron Center at 7 p.m. The winner of that Division 3 pre-district game will take on either Forest Hills Eastern or East Grand Rapids next week. Forest Hills Eastern was one of 22 5-4 teams from across the state to earn a spot in the playoffs this fall. Byron Center is 8-1 on the year, and shared this year’s O-K Green Conference championship with Hamilton. The Bulldogs earned that share on the final night of the regular season, topping Holland Christian 18-13. Ottawa Hills and Caledonia qualified in Division 2, and face Portage Central and Portage Northern respectively this Friday. Grand Rapids Catholic Central takes on West Catholic in a Division 4 pre-district contest. Pennfield finds itself in a tough Division 4 district that also includes 8-1 teams from Williamston and Marshall, as well as Lansing Catholic. The Cougars visit Marshall Saturday afternoon, while Pennfield travels to Williamston Friday night. Also in Division 4, the CAAC-White champions from Portland will host Saginaw Swan Valley Friday. Constantine and Schoolcraft will have a rematch of last week’s game in a pre-district game in Division 6, at Schoolcraft Saturday, while a third KVA team in Division 6, Olivet, will host NorthPointe Christian Friday at Olivet College. Current Records Hastings Delton Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley 7-2 5-4 2-7 2-7 2-7 Here’s a round-up of last weekend’s local gridiron action. Caledonia’s Kyle Madden hauls in a pass in front of Thornapple Kellogg’s Thomas Tabor during Saturday afternoon’s regular season finale. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings 52, Ottawa Hills 42 Hastings moved into a tie with Ottawa Hills for second place in the O-K Gold Conference this season by scoring a 52-42 win over the Bengals at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Saturday night. Dewey Slaughter had four touchdown runs, including three in the second quarter, to lead the Saxons to the victory. He finished the night with 32 rushes for 206 yards, and was still a ways back from the Saxon rushing leader Alex Randall who had 31 rushes for 274 yards and two touchdowns of his own. Quarterback Chris Pulley had three touchdown runs of his own for the Bengals, and added a touchdown pass as well. The first TD run gave Ottawa Hills a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter, but the next two came in mop-up time in the fourth quarter. Hastings bounced back from the opening touchdown drive by the Bengals to score the games’ next 22 points. The Saxons then ended the first half with a 36-14 lead. Slaughter scored on runs of 25, 12, three, and 17 yards. Quarterback Sean McKeough snuck in a one-yard TD run of his own to start the scoring in the second quarter. Randall did his damage in the second half, scoring on a 54-yard run in the third quarter and on a 68-yard run in the fourth. Slaughter followed each of those scores with a twopoint conversion run. He had four of those on Hastings’ running back Alex Randall is wrapped up by a trio of Ottawa Hills defenders during a run Saturday night at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) FOOTBALL, continued page 18 Pennfield’s Adam Vanderwall is lifted off the ground by Delton Kellogg’s Cody Warner after a reception in the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Boosters will sponsor rides to Jenison HS 77539597 Delton Kellogg’s Jake Homister hauls in a pass in front of Pennfield’s Aaron Fox during Friday night’s KVA contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxon Varsity Football team will play Byron Center Friday night Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the first round of the MHSAA playoffs. Due to the poor condition of Byron Center’s Field, the game will be held at Jenison High School. The Hastings Athletic Boosters will be providing free spectator busses to the game for anyone wishing to ride over. There will be a Chaperoned student bus for Middle and High School Students and a Senior/family bus for adults and children with parents. The busses will depart from the High School front parking lot at 5:15 on Friday night. There is no charge to ride the bus, but you must sign up to ride either bus at the High School or Middle School office or call the Hastings Athletic Dept. at (269) 948-4409 to reserve a spot. Tickets for the game are $5 and are available at the game. Hastings Athletic Dept. will not be selling tickets in advance. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-11-05.pdf 17c7bd233ea0f918c057bfe6b2b7b912 PDF Text Text Veterans to be honored Wednesday Health care could threaten financial stability Local runners headed to state finals See Story on Page 8 See Editorial on Page 4 See this week’s sports section THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 45 NEWS BRIEFS Ten Thousand Villages sale begins Handmade items by artisans and crafts people from all over the Third World will be offered at a “Ten Thousand Villages” Festival sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, at the First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. The “fair trade” event will take place in the church’s Leason Sharpe Hall from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Items to be featured will include gifts, home decor, art pieces and accessories including hand-painted ceramics, intricately woven basketry, handcrafted jewelry, textiles and more. The church’s adult ministries is sponsoring the sale for the second consecutive year. Ten percent of the proceeds from the Ten Thousand Villages event will go to Living Laura’s Hope Mission 2010 and to the First Presbyterian Youth Mission Trip. ‘Needy Feets’ boot drive underway The fifth annual “Need Feets” boot drive is underway across the county. The drive, organized by the staff of Dr. David Mansky’s podiatry office in Hastings, collects new or gently used boots, and money, to provide winter boots for families in need. Several county businesses are joining the drive this year by hosting collection boxes. Those businesses include Dr. Mansky’s office (at Family Tree Medical Associates), Hungry Howie’s, Family Fare, Thornapple Trading Post, Bob’s Gun and Tackle, Bosley Pharmacy, Gole Dental Group, Hastings Pediatrics, Eye and ENT Specialists and Rolle Chiropractic in Hastings; Nashville Family Practice, Nashville Shell Station and Hometown Lumber in Nashville; Delton Family Medicine, Delton Hardware, Delton Family Pharmacy in Delton; Gun Lake Family Medicine; and all Hastings elementary schools and the middle school. Boots will be collected until Nov. 28. Next Chamber coffee at Gun Lake The next Barry County Chamber of Commerce legislative coffee will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 8 a.m. at Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake. The event provides an opportunity to hear legislative updates from state and federal officials on issues that affect this area. Anticipated speakers include Connie Jiarmo from Congressman Vernon Ehlers’ office, Sen. Patricia Birkholz and Rep. Brian Calley. Speakers will give updates from their offices and then the floor will be open for questions. The legislative coffees are free and open to the public, with no need to register. The events are held on the second Monday of every month at various locations throughout the county. The next program will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Contact the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454 for more information on future locations. ‘New York’ topic of program for 50+ group “New York City: A Tour Guide’s Perspective” is the topic for this month’s program for the Institute for Learning in Retirement. Dave Macqueen will share See NEWS BRIEFS, page 4 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, November 5, 2009 Open Meetings Act unintentionally violated, county prosecutor says by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Evans said that an investigation by the Michigan State Police has led him to believe that the Prairieville Township Board unintentionally violated the Open Meetings Act on two separate occasions. The board is comprised of Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Treasurer Deb Newhouse, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie. Evans said he will not be prosecuting the township officials because he is unable to prove that the violations were intentional. An intentional violation of the OMA is a misdemeanor offense and punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, he explained. Evans said that while the township officials will not be prosecuted, he has placed them “on notice” and sent each of them a letter of warning. “It appears that the violations were not intentional; therefore I will not be prosecuting you for the alleged violations,” the letters read. “Please consider yourself on notice that given this letter, any subsequent violations of the act likely will be considered intentional and could result in criminal prosecution and civil damages.” Enacted more than 30 years ago, the Open Meetings Act (OMA) details, among other things, the transparency of actions and information that government bodies are required to facilitate. According to Evans, the board violated the OMA on June 27, when, without a roll call vote, it entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing attorney/client communications. “A two-thirds roll call vote of members elected or appointed and serving is required to call a closed session for this purpose,” Evans stated in the letters. The second violation detailed in the letters pertained to the board’s decision to discharge Mark Doster from his position as an officer of the township’s police department. “On July 8, 2009, the board went into closed session to consider the disciplining of an employee without the request of the employee,” the letters read. “A public body may meet in closed session to discuss the discipline of an employee if the named person requests a closed hearing.” In a press release from the Prairieville Recall Committee, Bill Robinson, the spokesman for the committee, wrote, “I am disappointed in the Barry County prosecutor’s decision.” Robinson claimed that the decision ignores the training that the township officials have had and sends the wrong message to other such officials. “The township officials have had training regarding the Open Meetings Act ... by the Michigan Townships Association,” he wrote. “... The local prosecutor apparently is saying, ‘Ignorance of the law excuses the breaking of the law.’ It would appear the prosecutor is attempting to set a new precedence for all township officials in the county by not enforcing the Open Meetings Act.” Formed several months ago, the Prairieville Recall Committee is seeking to recall Stoneburner, Owens, Miller and Ritchie. The organization has alleged that the four township officials, together, have committed violations of both the Open Meetings Act and the state Freedom of Information Act, spent public funds in both wasteful and unauthorized ways, poorly managed the township and practiced nepotism. According to Evans, representatives of the Prairieville Recall Committee were responsible for making him aware of possible violations of the OMA within the township. When asked Tuesday about Evans’ decision, Miller said he had not yet read any letter from the prosecutor about the matter and preferred not to comment until he had. Ritchie said that she was pleased with the action Evans had taken. “I’m grateful for Prosecutor Tom Evans’ decision and am ready to move forward,” she explained. Messages left for Stoneburner, Newhouse and Owens were not answered. TK superintendent sending out ‘SOS’ to parents Group heading to Lansing to meet with legislators by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School Superintendent Gary Rider has sent out a call to parents in his district to join him in Lansing Tuesday, Nov. 10, to talk to legislators about fixing the school funding problem. “Legislators are getting a bit tired of hearing from superintendents, alone,” said Rider. For Thornapple Kellogg parents, Tuesday may be a long day since Rider said he hopes to have the group meet with State Sen. Patty Birkholz and Rep. Brian Calley. He stressed, “It will be a very, very important day for schools.” Parents who can go to Lansing may call Rider at 269-795-5521. The trip to Lansing is the result of work being done in response to the current funding crisis in Michigan that threatens the quality of education children will receive. A state-wide grass roots group called “SOS” (Save Our Schools) was formed. The group is going to Lansing Tuesday to let legislators know how much funding cuts jeopardize children getting a quality education. On Nov. 2, Rider, posted a letter to parents of students on his blog. The letter gave parents more background about the Save Our Schools movement. “Recent events in Lansing have put stu- dents, schools and our state in extreme financial danger. Funding for schools and other essential services are being slashed, and the legislature has failed for 10 years to develop a plan that would provide a structural fix to the problem,” he wrote. He explained that the statewide movement. SOS was established by three professional organizations: Michigan Association of School Administrators, Michigan Association of School Boards and Michigan Association of School Business Officials as a vehicle to aid schools in dealing with the funding crisis and create solutions from within the school community. The group has a short-term goal of reversing the recent cuts made at the state level that will reduce funding to nearly $300 per student for the current school year. “Our kids deserve a better future than Lansing is offering,” said Rider. “We urge you to continue communicating with your legislators to send the message: ‘No more broken promises. Restore the cuts.’” SOS also is developing a proposal that will address the needs of schools and Michigan to provide a stable and equitable funding system. According to Rider, this effort will happen over the next few months. They will also work to develop an effective grassroots network of public education supporters within communities who will help force needed change and provide schools with the tools they need to communicate and manage this difficult situation. Rider stressed to parents the urgency and importance of the crisis the district is facing. The message Rider said he hopes going to Lansing will send is to restore the funding cuts to Michigan public schools for 2009-10. Then he would like the legislature develop a long-term, sustainable and equitable funding solution for Michigan's public schools. Rider explained to parents when notifying them about the trip to Lansing on Nov. 10, “Legislators have told us many times that community members will have a greater impact than visits from school personnel.” This Nov. 10 event is designed to have school administrators bring community members to Lansing to help legislators understand the local impact of school funding reductions. Rider says, “Our intention is that community members will support the messages given by school districts that we can't keep cutting school budgets, and we need to provide the revenues now to reverse the Governor's vetoes and Executive Order cuts. While this is a frustrating situation, we encourage all visitors to lay out the facts and their opinions in a respectful and professional manner when talking with their legislators.” Depue wins seat on Hastings City Council The City of Hastings was the only polling place open in Barry County Tuesday, and only one city council race was contested. Newcomers Jeri Depue and Steven VanOoy were vying for a seat on the Hastings City Council, representing the Third Ward. Depue defeated VanOoy by a 24-16 vote and will begin her term Jan. 1, 2010. David McIntyre did not seek reelection to the Third Ward seat. Other candidates who ran unopposed were incumbent First Ward council member Barry Wood, 34 votes; incumbent Second Ward council member Brenda McNabbStange, 11 votes; incumbent Fourth Ward council member David Jasperse, 30 votes; and Gordon Ironside, board of review, 108 votes. A total of 118 ballots were cast in the city. Committee formed to oppose recall efforts in Prairieville Township by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Paperwork was filed Oct. 27 with the Barry County Clerk’s office to declare the formation of a committee, named Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township. According to a press release from the group, it was formed in response to the Prairieville Recall Committee’s efforts to recall four members of the Prairieville Township Board, including Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie. Ken Eddy, who has been a member of the township’s department of planning and zoning since 2001, said that Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township is comprised of himself and Phil Kinney, who serve as the group’s chairman and treasurer, respectively. While the Prairieville Recall Committee has alleged that the four township officials together have committed violations of both the Open Meetings Act and the state Freedom of Information Act, spent public funds in both wasteful and unauthorized ways, poorly managed the township and practiced nepo- COMMITTEE, continued on page 6 Delton girls win KVA, again The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volleyball team celebrates its second consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship after downing host Pennfield 3-0 in the championship match Saturday afternoon at the league tournament. Delton, ranked second in the state in Class B, was scheduled to open play in the state tournament at Eaton Rapids Wednesday night against Hastings. Team members are (front from left) Katie Searles, Taylor Blacken, Terin Norris, Hannah Williams, Katie Searles, Kami McCowan, (back) manager Ashton Norris, head coach Jack Magelssen, Alisha VanderWoude, Abby Culbert, Carly Boehm, Adrianna Culbert, and coach Heather Magelssen. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner �Page 3 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner �Page 4 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page his experiences and point out the “hot spots” and places tourists won’t want to miss. The program will be Monday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. The program is open to anyone 50 and over. The cost is $5 for ILR members or $10 for nonmembers. The registration fee includes refreshments. Additional information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center at 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. Bernard group to meet next week The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is welcome. The program will be a video entitled “Bryce Canyon: Shadows of Time.” The society’s board will meet at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Blood drive to be held in Hastings The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Leason Sharpe Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The church is located at 231 S. Broadway. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Gifts sought for foster children Wanting children to have a Merry Christmas, Keith Behm, community resource coordinator and volunteer services supervisor at the Department of Human Services in both Barry and Eaton counties, is ready to take phone calls and e-mails from people who want to provide gifts for foster children. “We would like to be able to assist our children who are in the care of relatives (through court orders) and some of our other foster children. This year is especially challenging because one of our major donors who has assisted us is not available this year,” Behm said. “There are about 60 kids in (foster care) placement in Barry County. We are working very hard to match the needs of our children most in need with our generous donors.” People, churches, businesses and organizations who want to purchase gifts for the children are asked to call Behm before the end of November at 269-948-3200 or leave a message. He also may be reached by email to behmk@michigan.gov. Those who sign up to give gifts to children should plan to take them to DHS by Dec. 15. The presents do not have to be wrapped. Volunteer drivers, office help needed The Barry County Department of Human Services (DHS) needs volunteer drivers to take people to medical appointments and drive foster children to various appointments. Also needed are volunteers to work in the office. Help in the DHS office would include supervising visits with children and assisting with some of the clerical duties, said Keith Behm, community resource coordinator and volunteer services supervisor at the Department of Human Services “We’re always in need of volunteers,” he said. “They can do as much or as little as they want.” Call Behm at 269-948-3200 or e-mail to behmk@michigan.gov if interested in volunteering. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Set aside difference and move forward To the editor: My name is Bill Aukerman. My wife, Maggie, and I hosted the Prairieville Township recall committee at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame building. First of all, I want to acknowledge Becky Gray, BIll Robinson and other members of the recall committee for their concern about our township government. Many issues were brought before the township residents, about possible wrong doing by the township board. I am not sure all the things that were brought against them are right. But remember we are not all perfect. I served on the township board for many years under three different supervisors. It’s not an easy job. Back then, there were likes and dislikes with the board, and as we continued forward, there will be more of the same. Is this recall fueled because certain ones didn’t get re-elected to the board, also the dismissal of Mark Doster? I think it is, and other issues of township government are being added to keep the fire burning. So let’s put out the fire, remove the weight hanging over their heads so the board can move on and do its job. Remember we voted them in on trust and to work for us. Let’s keep it that way. Jim Stoneburner is a good man and needs our support. Bill Miller – how could anybody say anything bad about this very honest man? Sharon Ritchie and Jill Owens will always make good decisions for the township. Why put a black mark on them. Keep in mind we are going to need a new township hall. We have outgrown the present one. At this time I am asking the recall committee to put aside its differences, and let’s all come together for the good of the township. Nothing good comes from something bad. Bill Aukerman, Prairieville Township National health care could threaten our financial stability On my desk I have hundreds of clippings from various sources about national health care and the concerns experts have over the cost and potential impact it could have on our world as we know it today. Just over a year ago, our national financial system was in danger of falling apart, followed by a rapid decline in the stock market and plummeting housing prices, producing a sluggish market and massive job losses. There were signs of problems in the preceding years, but government leaders and their agencies neglected those signs because so much money was being made. Now the Obama Administration continues to push forward its national health care bill as though it was imperative to the stability of our nation. The president calls it a national crisis, “a ticking time bomb,” we must react because the current system is “unsustainable.” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus recently offered a bill of nearly 2,000 pages, which I’m sure very few in Congress have read. Government officials estimate the new program cost will be nearly $900 billion over the next 10 years. The first issue that should concern Americans is where will the money come from. Administration officials say it will come from various sources: raising fees for medical services, charging taxes on certain plans, reducing Medicare expenses and reducing fraud and abuse in the system, just to name a few. These are many of the same leaders who tinkered with financial regulations a few years ago and eventually brought on the financial collapse. Looking back to the financial crisis that started last year, you should consider who was at fault. You don’t have to look any further than Washington, D.C., and legislative leaders from both parties. It wasn’t a market failure that ignited the financial crisis. The system came tumbling down after Congress approved legislation that virtually repealed the Depression-era barriers to control the banking system. Now, Democrats in Congress want to tweak health care, not to clean up the system — it’s more about getting credit for finally passing national health care legislation. Experts in the financial system said deregulation would bring lower interest rates and that more affordable mortgages and would allow more buyers to become homeowners. It all sounded good, yet we ended up with higher interest rates, rising consumer debt and a financial crisis unmatched by anything in recent memory. Plus, while the financial sector was growing out of control due to less oversight, huge banking institutions made matters worse by gobbling smaller, regional banks. Our nation spends more money on health care than we do educating our kids, building roads or feeding ourselves. Both the Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Sheriff was elected by the people To the editor: In response to “In My Opinion” Leaders have earned “Shame on You” Awards. Shame on You should go to you also. First you identified only one of the law enforcement agencies in this county, the sheriff’s department, leaving out the state police and the city police, did they not have B and E complaints? Second: Maybe if you would stop bashing our sheriff every chance you get, they might be a little more forthcoming with information. I remember my husband was working a muder case and the arrest had not been made. Buzz Youngs was the reporter at that time; he was hounding Ken about the case. Ken told him if he promised not to release the information until he said he would give him the story now but he could not print a word until he said so, and that is exactly what Mr. Youngs did. When the arrest was made Ken called Mr. Youngs, he kept his word and a long-respected friendship was made. The bashing also causes a discontent between departments. The state, the county and the city police department need to work Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. president and Congress agree we don’t have the money to finance another program that will add to the national debt — now measured in trillions. What is in the pages of this massive legislation should concern all of us. Sure, everyone would like to deal with national health insurance, but at what cost? Voters are looking for relief from health reform measures, but will they end up sorely disappointed? Democrats in Congress continue to find fault with the current system, which I think most Americans would agree is not perfect. Then why don’t we concentrate on fixing what’s wrong before we turn the entire system upside down. What’s likely to happen is that Congress will push through its insurance reform package and then government will deal with the problems as they surface in the coming years. Meanwhile, small business and millions of middle-class taxpayers will be faced with picking up the tab for any shortfalls as we bring millions of uninsured citizens into the system. The only way to guarantee this won’t happen is for the government to frontload the system, or to come up with a funding mechanism that takes care of the additional cost as we move into the new system. Across the nation, small business and industry have taken the brunt of the recession. This is no time to add to their misery by increasing the cost of doing business. What legislators fail to discuss is that as government raises the cost of insuring workers, companies will continue to shed employees or move their plants out of the country to avoid the increases, driving deficits even higher. As I see it, the best way to handle this massive problem is to deal with the issues that drive the increases. If you don’t fix the system allow it double or triple it in size, the monster will just get bigger and harder to deal with. Experts from across the country are willing to offer suggestions on the best way to fix the system, getting costs under control while making it available to more people. We should demand that Congress start by reforming the present system before we dismantle it. We’re coming out of one of the worst economic slowdowns in our country’s history. This is no time to add massive changes with potential tax increases to the health care system. It’s a problem this country must deal with, but it could end up causing us more pain than all the suggested benefits we’ll ever receive from it. together, but when you show favoritism toward one, the other feels so much superior to the other. So why do they have to work together? So Shame on you. You have a tendency to report what you want. A local bank had a little trouble we read about that in the GR Press, not a word in our local paper. It looks like you like to stir up trouble to sell papers instead of helping to keep the citizens of Barry County informed and protected. You have a responsibility too, report the correct news, and get the news – good, bad and ugly. The citizens of Barry County elected Dar Leaf as our sheriff, we do not elect the state police post commander or the city police chief. Have a little respect for the citizens and earn the respect of the sheriff in the future, maybe you could get the news first. Dar is out in the public, hearing our likes and dislikes the others aren’t. Pam DeMott Hastings Editor’s note: We have and will continue to work with law enforcement and serve as their Will census results affect the county? The next federal census will be taken in 2010. The U.S. Constitution requires a national count every 10 years. The census will show state population totals and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Some people are concerned that Michigan’s population will have decreased enough to lose one or even two representatives. Do you have any concerns about the census and its impact on Barry County? voice to the public. But when we encounter cover-ups, strong-arming and apathy from law enforcement, we speak up on the public’s behalf. The purpose of this newspaper is, as you said, “to keep the citizens of Barry County informed and protected.” We can’t print the information if we don’t get it from the source. In regard to the story on the bank, see the front page of the June 11 issue of the Banner. I’m sure you’ll see more than the Grand Rapids Press published. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Mike Evans, Delton: “The thing that concerns me is that Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes and, with the economic condition, I feel it puts those bodies of water at risk. ... 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Everyone wants an easy fix, but sometimes time is the only fix.” Brittany Snook, Nashville: “We need as many people as we can get to represent our county and express our concerns about what’s going on with unemployment and the economy.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $30 per year in Barry County $32 per year in adjoining counties $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 5 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Recall is valid; worth the time and effort To the editor: I believe there is misinformation or distortion of facts being spread across Prairieville Township in regard to the recall committee. If you are not aware, Alamo, Bloomingdale, Comstock, Dorr and Prairieville are or have recently been in recall for one reason or another. Why? Maybe people are sick and tired of being lied to, hearing denials, excuses and more excuses from our federal, state and in this case, local governments. When enough people start standing up for their rights, someone will take notice and realize the voters are revolting. Last week in letters to the editor it was stated the recall couldn’t pass the “smell test.” Please read the four individual recall petitions for yourself. Nowhere do we state that the four people have committed all the same acts. The letter to the editor also stated, “Trustee Ritchie submitted five proposals for the federal government funding. One of the proposals included was for a computer system at $60,000. Our township doesn’t qualify for any federal monies.” When did Ritchie acknowledge that her motive was not only to have a new computer system (which is without board approval) but also a brand new township hall? All five project proposals are not what we should be looking at. The “capi- tal improvement bonds” (note bonds) is the big picture we should be noting. The Prairieville Township board will be making excuses about having its facts in order before they presented the “stimulus plan/capital improvement bonds” for a new $1 million township hall, police fire station is what doesn’t pass the “smell test.” Public officials are saying that the recall is nothing but “sour grapes.” I take affront to this statement, because we wouldn’t be recalling this board if we didn’t think it needed to be done. A lot of work, donations of private money, and time go into a recall effort. The recall committee has gone through all this effort so we can prove these allegations. If the $1 million, over a 30-year period, doesn’t mean anything to you, maybe your children or grandchildren will inherit the debt. Doing the math, the total will be, with principal and interest, $1,797.366. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying,”If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.” Our forefathers seem to have had a better grasp of the importance of honesty and straight-forwardness and lack of deceit. Sharon Ford Plainwell Show your appreciation on Veterans Day To the editor: As an American, I have to wonder these days of the new “hope and change.” Are we allowed to give thanks to men and women in the military? Can we give a moment of silence to all who have given their lives in service to this country’s defense? Are we allowed to put a flower or a flag by a grave on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 to say “thank you” to a veteran or is not now policy to make sure you get permission from some government bureaucrat before you take such action. Growing up, we used to have parades celebrating Veterans Day in many areas. Now, most kids have to have school assemblies just to know what a veteran is all about. It’s about time all card-carrying American citizens who care stand up for the U.S. military and say “thank you” in some big way. It’s time to show that old American pride. To the younger generation, I would say this country of yours is not that bad. This century of yours does have problems. Historically, the people here have been able to work through them and find workable solutions. So quit listening to the talk of how bad your country is and how bad your country has been to the world. We have been the leaders to bring relief supplies to every problem area for decades. We have been at the forefront of every peace-keeping session around the world when we were needed. How many of this country’s citizens have been at the forefront of technology first to help the world out of every problem? Our citizens are the most generous when a need arises. Yet, you never hear about this in the big media or in the classroom when they want to make a point on how bad this country truly has been through its history. I have been around this country for 62 years and have seen a lot of information being spread around just to make their point. It’s time to set the table straight. The United States of America and its military need your support. Veterans Day is coming up. Mark Nov. 11 on your calendar and make sure that you find a veteran and say to them, “thank you for your service.” To the younger generation, the country is still free to roam because of what others did for you. That’s enough reason to say “thank you.” Stephen Jacobs, Hastings Minutes do not defend board’s actions To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor “Prairieville Township Board is being proactive,” Banner, Oct. 29, I have read the approved minutes of March 23, 2009. The minutes reflect that a motion was made to pay the bill from CRT. That is all that is indicated. Following is a quote from those minutes, line item 89, 90 and 91. “Clerk Owens moved to send check to CRT for the amount of $16,900 for upgrading computer service, software and service for upgrading the computer system.” The motion was supported. All ayes. The motion carried. The above quote does not constitute a board-approved expenditure. The services had already been provided and the approval was for payment of the bill. Who, on the board authorized the work and equipment? It is a significant expenditure, were bids taken? Is the need for updates documented? There was no mention of the $60,000 at the meeting, but that figure is referenced in an e- mail, from a second-term trustee, dated Feb. 24, at 9:54 p.m. to a member of the Michigan Townships Association. Futher, it is mentioned that the township does not have the funding for the new computer system. It is also mentioned within that e-mail that “today we learned the importance of a capital improvement fund, long-range plans, and not taking money from the general fund.” Where was this person residing during the previous four-year period in office? Two people on the township board were reelected and one was appointed to fill out the term of Mike Herzog who resigned. It is very hard for me to believe that after a four-year term in office and starting into a new fouryear term that these people do not understand how to conduct a proper township meeting. The recall committee deals in facts supported by documentation acquired through the Freedom of Information Act. These facts came from the records at your township hall. Jim Barney Prairieville Township Recall committee is responding for good reason To the editor: This is in response to the letter to the editor entitled “Recall is a waste of time and money” in the Oct. 29 Banner. One would tend to think that responsible people would at least take the time to investigate documentation that led to the wording for recall petitions, which were approved unanimously at a clarity hearing Oct. 22, 2009. The people on the recall committee would much rather spend their time, effort and money on other endeavors. The letter states, “It is important to us that we not endorse any action that could be construed as libel and slanderous, misrepresentation of facts or judging persons guilty without due process.” The recall committee would not want anyone to endorse any action that could be construed as meeting the above quote. In all fairness, if you truly believe in the statement you wrote, why didn’t you come forward and look over the documentation that was available at the informational meeting conducted at the Prairieville Farmers Hall of Fame. The recall committee considers the cata- logued incidence to be of sufficient magnitude to necessitate this recall; we do have the facts. The statement “many destructive results to both our elected officials, their families and to the township as a whole” should also apply to the township board you are so proud of. Your township board doesn’t appear to be concerned about the destructive results that their actions bring to other families. I have attended several meetings and personally don’t like what I am seeing. If you are so bent on keeping these people in place and those people are so dedicated, what happened at the township hall that caused the resignation of a newly re-elected treasurer and two deputies to resign almost simultaneously. Again, I ask what happened and why? Gary Hayward Prairieville Township Know the facts before signing a petition To the editor: I will not tell you not tob sign a recall petition if someone approaches you, for that is not my place to tell you what to do, but I would ask you to make sure you have all the facts before signing such a petition. I would hope that you would want more than just someone’s “say so” before you sign such an important petition as a recall. These are people who were voted into this position by the people, for the people, and a small band of political-minded trouble-makers should not be allowed to undermine them. Ask to see proof of the accusations that are being made against the board. Do they have their facts straight? Ask how much it will cost taxpayers to have a recall and then a special election to find new board members? And is it true that the governor could step in and appoint a board between the recall and the election of new members? What would that expense be? How much would that cost the Prairieville taxpayers? Have the board members done any thing that warrants putting you and I through the upheaval and expense of a recall? This is what you should know before signing a recall petition. Mary Geiger Delton Crimes would continue, even with warning To the editor: Fred Jacobs’ second award in his editorial went to Sheriff Dar Leaf for not informing the public of the break-ins in Barry County. Everyone I know was fully aware of these. Every restaurant, coffee shop and discussion group knew. All places are susceptible to burglary 100 percent of the time. I believe everyone is aware of this. It’s why they lock their doors, even if a locked door will not deter a burglar. What would have people done if they had been informed? What would they have changed? Nothing because it will happen to the other guy, not me. In my opinion, Dar Leaf has done an excellent job, and I will definitely vote for him if he runs again. He runs a very good operation and is available for anyone to talk to at any time. Last question: what is a man convicted of six felonies doing on the street? You should have put more thought into award No. 2. Norman Pugh Hastings State budget is a never-ending story So is the budget done or not? This question comes up a lot. The simple answer is “yes.” But the process really continues all year long. When the voters approved an amendment to the state constitution requiring a balanced budget, a process was put into place to ensure that it stays balanced all year long. So if there are mid-year shortages in revenue, mid-year adjustments are made to the budget through executive order cuts. There is a formal process for these types of changes. Normally, it starts with a revenue estimating conference. This is where the nonpartisan house and senate fiscal agencies and the treasury department agree on budget assumptions. A ton of economic modeling is required in this process. To estimate revenue, state economists in the legislature and the executive branch must agree on how much economic activity will occur. For example, to estimate income tax revenue, unemployment rates and wage levels have to be predicted. To estimate sales tax revenue, the economists have to estimate how much stuff you are going to buy this year. The same is true for real estate values, business income, sales levels and even lottery ticket sales. These revenue estimating conferences happen twice each year, automatically — once in May and again in January. At each conference, the current year estimates are reviewed for accuracy, and the next two years are predicted. These consensus predictions are used to set the budgets. These agencies are truly nonpartisan. As proof of this assertion, Mitch Bean has remained the director of the house fiscal agency, even though the house has flipped back and forth between Republican and Democrat majorities. The fiscal agencies are essential to the balanced budget amendment working as well as it does. If the various players (governor, house and senate) do not agree on how much revenue is available, how can a balanced spending plan be reached? This year’s budgets were funded based on the most recent (May) consensus revenue estimates. It was not an easy process, and none of the options were good, but in the end there was a bipartisan agreement. And while the governor held on to several of the budgets until the last minute, she did eventually sign them. So why is school funding still in the news as unfinished business? After all, the budget passed was based on the May revenue estimates, and everyone signed off on those estimates. This is because the governor decided to issue an executive order cut of $127 per student, immediately upon the completion of the school aid budget. She said it is because she has reason to believe that the May revenue estimates are incorrect. Throwing the consensus revenue estimating process out the window is a very bad idea. If the governor believes the May estimates to be out of date, then the three agencies should arrive at a new consensus, through the existing process. Otherwise, the executive order cut just looks political. Just think if the house and the senate followed suit next time. What if everyone just did their own thing, disregarding the assumptions of the other agencies? Reaching a balanced budget would be impossible if there were no consensus on available revenues. Even if the governor’s new numbers are correct, there was enough money left in the budget as a rainy day fund to cover almost 90 percent of it. Plus, a handful of changes already passed by the senate would further bridge that gap with a lot left over. So maybe the revenue estimates need to be updated before January, when the next regularly scheduled conference is held. If so, then hold a conference between the agencies to reach a new consensus. The governor’s new numbers will either be confirmed or rejected in an objective process. But the bottom line is that this executive order cut to schools is not necessary under either scenario. Students should be first, not salaries To the editor: Today, I am responding to the Hastings Area School System’s proposed budget amendment as reported Oct. 29 in your paper. After carefully reading and considering the article, an old-time adage comes to mind, “You reap what you sow.” For the past three years, the administration, Hastings Education Association and the board of education have made fundamental choices to continue pay increases for employees that were unreasonable, considering the economic decline in this state over the same period. If you look back, you will see that administrative raises were given and approved by the board shortly before Pleasantview School was shuttered. The ill-advised shuttering drove many students out of the district eroding any ‘savings’ from that foolish plan and leading to a second millage failure this past year. Concurrently, the administration, board and HEA leadership came up with a contract that again gave salary raises to the teaching staff in the face of the economic decline in Michigan. Do you see a pattern here? It is not about the students first. You can draw your own conclusions about what is really important to the folks inside the district while giving lip service to the needs of the district’s children and families. I have drawn mine, and they are not pleasant at all. Now these ‘seeds’ have grown ripe to become a bitter harvest since state funding declined to crisis proportions with proration cuts coming now and perhaps again in the next year. How does the administration and board deal with the mess they helped create over the past few years? After reading the article, I am not sure. The language used by the school official was vague, incomplete and futuristic in nature — almost like having the head in the sand, wishing the storm would go away. Short on specifics other than gutting counseling services to the children, no mention of cuts at the top (I hope everyone notices this), the central office suffers little under this reduction while we are encouraged to think that ‘surprise retirements’ of the teaching staff at midyear will somehow solve the crisis. Without conscience, the administration continues to be protected by an isolated and insulated few who just happen to make up the board of education. Has the decline become such a failure that now we even resort to fundraisers to generate money for the general operating fund? How far the district has fallen. Finally in closing, another old saying comes to mind, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” I don’t think too many readers will be fooled twice. Larry Gibson, Retired Hastings teacher Public effort is neither pitiful nor nasty To the editor: In a letter to the editor entitled “Stop the Prairieville Recall Effort” in the Oct. 29 Banner, the statement was made by those against the recall that “several parts of the recall fail the smell test.” I don’t know what this person is talking about. The recall committee does not challenge the need for new computers or software, although we have not seen any discussions documenting the need. Our concern is the process by which the equipment was obtained. There is no evidence of a board discussion or designation of the individual authorized to exceed his or her expenditure authority without prior board approval. Further, there is no evidence to indicate that any consideration was given to soliciting competitive bids for this obviously expensive purchase. Finally, the expenditure was not reflected in township budget documents obtained under The Freedom of Information Act requests, although this could have been an administrative error. The committee agrees that nepotism is a difficult issue. Some related individuals were elected, and we assume the electorate is aware of these family relationships. Others were appointed under an earlier board. We do not know if the new treasurer received undue influence from the supervisor in the appointment of her new deputy. However, there is a perception of nepotism and even conflict of interest with relatives in other township positions. It is commonly recognized that in areas such as conflict of interest, any perception is a conflict. The party writing this article references “The Freedom of Information Act,” which is in place so as we the residents may review “our records” and monitor the township board’s actions. The term “pitiful and nasty public effort” also was used against those of us who support a recall. Our effort is not being pursued on behalf of one person who lost an election. Those writing such phrases as are quoted above should obtain more specific information before rendering judgment on the reasons for the information of a recall committee and the undertaking of this important task. As to “lies and misleading pieces of information being wrong and bordering on libel,” the information presented at the Prairieville Farmers Hall of Fame was based on information gathered from township meetings, hand- written minutes, typed minutes, e-mails and other data that has been acquired through Freedom of Information Act requests. It is available to any who want to read them. Bill Robinson Prairieville Township Football, fans, food make for a good season To the editor: Congratulations to the Hastings Saxons football team and coaching staff for a rewarding season. It would have been nice to go one with the season, but wasn’t to be. Also, the fan turnout was great. Hats off to the Terry McKinney family for the tailgate parties and to all the help and sponsors providing the goods. I tried to do my share of eating. Bob Reaser, Hastings �Page 6 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner COMMITTEE, continued from page 1 tism, Eddy claimed that such allegations are erroneous. “I believe these people have been given an injustice,” he said. “They are just heartbroken by this action. They don’t even relate to these accusations. I know them well enough and have watched them operate long enough that they’re not capable of this stuff.” According to the press release from Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville, the recall of the four township officials could result in Barry County forming an election commission to appoint replacements to the board who would serve there until other board members were elected in a special election comprised of candidates chosen by political parties. “A recall could result in three different township boards in one year,” the release reads. “For example, if four board members are recalled in February, the county election commission appoints four temporary replacements and the political parties select other candidates for the special election, this could result in up to 12 different board members in a time span of one year. “... In addition to the dramatic turnover and chaos, the cost for these elections will be an exorbitant drain on the finances of residents already affected by our national recession,” the release adds. According to Becky Gray, chairwoman of the Prairieville Recall Committee, the cost for recall elections for the four township officials would be between $3,000 and $6,000. Eddy said that Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township will oppose the recall efforts by making its message known to the public through letters to the editors of newspapers. When asked about other methods that the group might employ, Eddy declined to elaborate. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Philip Wayne Armstrong Tom A. Finn III 77539686 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 23rd Sunday after PentecostNovember 8 - 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Call Committee 12:00 High School Youth Group 6:30. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. Women’s Al-Anon 7. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 3 p.m. Faithbooking; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 11:30 a.m. Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday 3 p.m., 10,000 Villages Sales Begins. Saturday - 9 a.m., 10,000 Villages Sale; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge; 6 p.m. Great Start Meeting. Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Thelma Irene Bleam HASTINGS - Thelma Irene Bleam, age 86, of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Hillside Acres in Hastings. She was born September 23, 1923 in Hastings, daughter of Arthur and Florence (Hanford) Bleam. She graduated from Godwin High School and later attended college receiving her registered nursing degree from Butterworth School of Nursing. Thelma worked for Butterworth Hospital for four years and then as the company nurse for the Heckman Keebler Company in Grand Rapids for 30 years. Thelma attended the Banner United Brethern Church in Grand Rapids and volunteered at the church for many years. She was preceeded in death by her parents, sister Marian Bleam and brothers Almon and Arthur Bleam. Thelma is survived by sister-in-law Dolores Bleam, niece Lorri (David) Kirby, nephew Joseph (Melissa) Bleam, five grand nephews and two grand nieces. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Rose Church Building on Faith Fund, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058. The funeral service was held Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Donald Brail officiating. Burial was at Bowne Menninite Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). In loving memory of our... This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes HASTINGS - Philip Wayne Armstrong, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, age 74. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, of 51 years; daughters, Brenda (Cliff) Morse of Hastings, Mary (Daniel) Clark of Hastings, Lisa Armstrong (David Miholer) of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law, Margaret Armstrong; grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney, Morse, Linsey, Dustin, Cassie, Bryce, Clark; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Wesley and Mildred Armstrong; brothers, Jackie and Norman Armstrong. Philip graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1953. He worked at Kellogg’s for six months before entering the service where he served from 1954 to 1956. He returned to Kellogg’s and remained there until he retired in 1993. Philip loved hunting, fishing and gardening and was fastidious with his lawn. He also enjoyed tinkering with his tractor machinery and cars. He adored his family and lived for his grandchildren. Philip was known as the bread-man, making homemade bread for those he knew and anyone who helped him. He loved visiting with family and friends as well as eating out. He was a member of the Kellogg’s 25 year club, American Federation of Grain Millers, and the First Methodist Church in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Lauer Family Funeral Home - Wren Chapel, Hastings with Reverend Paul Deal officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lack’s Cancer Center at St. Mary’s Hospital. Friends may share a memory with the family at lauerfh.com. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 JENNIE HAUSE Who passed away Nov. 3, 2007 We still miss you more than ever Love Always, Your Family 77539911 HASTINGS - Tom A. Finn III, age 75, of Hastings choose to leave for his heavenly home Thursday, October 29, 2009. He was born November 13, 1932 in Oakpark, IL, the son of Thomas A. II and Helen (Shine) Finn. He attended high school in Toledo, Ohio. He married Betty Jean Nevendorf on August 23, 1954. Tom served four years in the Navy as Petty Officer, 2nd class, Specialty Radio Electronics. He was honorably discharged in 1956. He became a private pilot and loved it so much that he became a flight instructor, working in Sparta. He ended up with 6600 hours of flight command time. He gave lessons for private pilot licenses, instruments and commercial licenses. Tom was also an avid golfer. Tom retired from the State of Michigan (MDOT Aeronatics) in 1991. He also worked at the Capital City Airport in Lansing. and for Bendix in Mishawaka, IN, developing Instruments for the Space Craft (1956), Lear Siegler in Grand Rapids, RC Allen, helping to develop the Automatic Scoring Machines for Bowling Alleys, Stanford Institute of Reasearch, Sparta Aviation Service and also set up Computer Tech. for the Military to use in the field. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years Betty Jean Finn; his children, Michael (Cathy) Finn, Debra (Chuck) Purdy, his special children Charles M. Nevendorf and Kris Davis and families; five grandsons Charles and Christopher Purdy , Anthony And Ryan Finn, and Anthony Gorsski; one granddaughter Nicole (Ben) Shirey; two great-grandsons Cameron and Benjamin Shirey and two great-granddaughters Hailey Jade Finn and Gabriela Nicole; brothers Ed (Pat) Urquhart, John (Pam) Urquhart, Bill (Gloria) Urquhart; sister, Patsy (George) Keferlis; foster brother Rev. Carl (Joyce) Satre; foster sister, Mary (Bob) Ensign, many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to charity of ones choice. Visitation will be held Monday November 2, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev Scott Manning officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). DEQ encourages alternatives to leaf burning The Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging Michigan families to explore alternatives to burning leaves this autumn. Leaf burning creates air pollution, contributes to breathing problems, is a serious fire hazard and is illegal in many Michigan cities and communities. Burning leaves releases fine particles, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into the air. These pollutants are particularly harmful to children and people with allergies, asthma or heart disease. Mulching and composting are simple and environmentally sound ways to manage most yard waste. The easiest option, said DEQ representatives, is to simply mow over leaves with a lawnmower to chop them into fine mulch. When left on a lawn, the mulch provides nutrients for the lawn that will keep it looking healthy. Many communities also offer municipal composting programs. Residents can contact their waste haulers or local city, township or county department of public works offices to learn whether they collect leaves and yard waste for composting. In rural locations where responsible burning of yard waste is allowed, permits are required to burn leaves and brush. Homeowners are reminded to obtain a permit before burning and that they are responsible for damage caused by a fire they start. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/deqair and select ‘open burning information’ under spotlight or contact the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center at 1800-662-9278. Loretta Long HASTINGS - Mrs. Loretta Long, age 85, of Hastings passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. Loretta was born in Magoffin, KY on September 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Smith and Cora (Miller) Bailey. Loretta spent her childhood in the Salyersville, KY area and attended local schools there. She was the widow of Homer Long. The couple was married on August 30, 1941 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. They spent their early married lives together in Kentucky before moving to the Sunfield area in late 1940s. The couple settled in the Hastings area in the early 1950s on Wall Lake Rd. where they raised their family together. After Homer retired in the early 1970s the couple relocated to Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa and also wintered in Tarpen Springs, Florida. Loretta and Homer loved to spend time together fishing; while in Florida they would frequent the Tarpen Springs Power Dam, where they would fish from the banks with their cane poles. Homer and Loretta were married 47 years when Homer passed away in 1988. Loretta spent several years cooking specialty items part-time at Bobs Restaurants in Lake Odessa, and occassionally at the Hastings location. She was also employed at Orchard Industries in Hastings for a few years before joining Pennock Hospital in the Housekeeping Department where she was employed for over 15 years. Loretta finally retired in 1998 at the age of 74. Loretta is survived by her children, Rotha Murphy, her three sons Carmon Long, Ricky (Jean) Long, and Smith (Myranda) Long. She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeeded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years Homer, and her eight siblings. Funeral services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009, with Pastor Roger Claypool officiating. The family will receive visitors also on Friday, November 6, one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Commission On Aging. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Matthew John Cipcic Matthew John Cipcic went to be with his Lord on November 1, 2009. He was born on March 24, 1975 in Battle Creek, grew up in Hastings and made his home with his family in Manistee. He leaves behind wife Jermaine; son Sullivan Matthew; his mother and father Lynne and Joe; brother Joel and sister-in-law Mandie; grandmothers Ruth Cipcic and Carolyn Henke; grandfather Merle Schley; step grandfather Bob Henke and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Matt was a big man with a gentle heart who loved his family and loved his Lord. Visitation will be between 8:30-10:30 a.m. with funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Herbert Funeral Home located at 706 Kosciusko St., Manistee, MI. A memorial service will also be held at Brightside Church in Caledonia at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Sullivan Matthew Cipcic has been established. Checks may be made payable to Mrs. Jermaine Cipcic and mailed to: 307 3rd Street, Manistee, MI, 49660. Chamber’s November after-hours event will be at Villa Brew Pub The Barry County Chamber of Commerce invites the local business community to the November after-hours event at the newly renovated Villa Brew Pub and Grill. Local business persons can join the Chamber Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Villa Brew Pub and Grill. Owners Steve and Susan Wiersum are hosting the event and providing a selection of appetizers and other refreshments. The Chamber will award $20 in Barry Bucks at 4:45 p.m.; individuals must be present to win. The Villa expansion offers a smoke-free environment along with new couches and tables. The Villa Brew Pub and Grill officially opened to the public Sept. 28. Anyone interested in attending this event should RSVP by contacting Andre Wiegand at 269-945-2454 or e-mail andre@barrychamber.com. To learn more about the services offered at the Middle Villa Inn banquet facility call 269-795-3640. �Social News Reisers to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Ed and Carole Reiser of Woodland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 8, 2009. They have four children: Kathy (Tim) Warren, Tom (Shelly) Reiser, Marla (Tim) Matthews, and Lori (Shane) McNeill. They also have nine grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. They will be celebrating this wonderful occasion with a special family dinner. Friends and neighbors are welcome to send a card or note to Ed and Carole, congratulating them on the first 50 years of wedded bliss, and encouraging many more! Mabel Lavender to celebrate 96th birthday Page 7 — Thursday, November 5, 2009— The Hastings Banner Local student is ‘Rep for a Day’ in Lansing A Hastings student served as a “Rep for a Day” with Rep. Brian Calley Tuesday in Lansing after being named a winner of Calley’s third annual summer reading contest. Fourth grader Reilly Former of Hastings met with Rep. Calley, participated in a mock committee hearing, took a ceremonial oath of office, had her picture taken inside the Michigan House chamber, and toured the capitol. Other area students also participated. “The event is a great civics lesson for students because they get a first-hand look at how the legislative process works,” said Calley, R-Portland. “With election day on Tuesday, the event was given special significance. I hope the experience in Lansing encourages young people to take an active role in their government.” Calley sponsors the contest every year to help retain and improve students’ reading skills during the summer break. Local students picked up special contest bookmarks at libraries and kept track of the books read over the summer. Another summer reading contest is planned next year. At right, Rep. Brian Calley gives the oath of office to new “Rep” Reilly Former of Hastings as part of Tuesday’s “Rep. for a Day” event in Lansing. Mabel (Lipkey) Lavender will be 96 on Nov. 14, 2009. She appreciates being remembered as the years pass. Her address is 2410 River Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Extension, experiment stations spared in state cuts Newborn Babies GIRL, Olivia Kaylon, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. to Claud (Jack) and Amy Rosenberg of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Alayna October, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. to Suzanne Gillihan and Kevin Pahl of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Gage Jayden, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. to Kim Sanborn and Dean McCallum of Allegan. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Carter Lewis, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18, 2009 at 10:43 p.m. to Scott and Addie Hayes of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Grant Nathan, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19, 2009 at 7:50 a.m. to Tyler and Casey Tossava of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Cailyn Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. to Jeremy and Carrie Johnson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Riley David, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. to Kelly Wilson and Christopher Hildebrant of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Alexander Steven, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 2009 at 11:53 p.m. to Steve and Amanda Hildabrand of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Carol Mead to turn 100 Carol J. (DeGolia) Mead will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Nov. 15, 2009. She is doing fine and would enjoy cards from friends and relatives at P.O. Box 167, Cloverdale, MI 49035. ‘Pollyanna’ opens tonight in Delton The classic tale of a vibrant young lady, Pollyanna, who comes to a dreary town and turns it upside down with her "Glad Game," is being performed times by the Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company. “Pollyanna will be presented tonight (Thursday, Nov. 5), Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Each performance is at 7 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale in the high school office, but tickets also can be purchased at the door. Pollyanna’s ‘Glad Game’ causes her to look for the good side of every person and situation that she encounters. Her game inspires a town and makes it a much "gladder" place to live, said show director Jessica Barnes. “This year's cast is very young with only three senior cast members,” she said. The lead role of Pollyanna is played by sophomore Megan Boer. She is joined by senior Emily Hardy as "Aunt Polly Harrington," junior Megan Bortle as "Nancy," senior Luke Hatfield as "Dr. Chilton," and junior Dylan Bouchie as the play's narrator "Jimmy Bean." “DKTAC (Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company) has been working hard this season through a number of set-backs, including days out of practice because of illness, to pull this production together, and I am very proud of their efforts,” Barnes said. “I am excited to bring this show to the stage because it is a feel good story that reminds us to look at the bright side of life even when things are difficult. Even though the play is set in the early 1900s, I feel that the message is an important one for our time, and the story is one that can be enjoyed by young and not-so-young alike,” she said. During the performances, there will be a brief intermission for cookies and punch in the middle of the 90-minute show. All proceeds are earmarked to support DKTAC. strategic planning process the organization undertook to maintain its responsiveness to meeting the state’s needs during challenging economic conditions. In response, MSU Extension will be focusing its resources across Michigan around initiatives that will help build a “green” economy, continue to offer valuable support for the agriculture sector, develop community practices for energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, support urban centers to revitalize businesses and communities, and build urban farming and regional food systems. It also will offer expertise to restructured state and local agencies and foster interjurisdictional cooperation for regional prosperity. “This is an exciting new chapter in our work, and I’m looking forward to the great things that will come as we engage with new and existing partners and create new initiatives with our existing network,” said Thomas Coon, MSUE director. “We have had long and successful interactions with our partners in state government, communities and agriculture and natural resources, and those relationships will only get stronger and provide more benefits to the people and communities of the state in the future.” “The MAES has one goal — to work with all of its partners to make Michigan’s economy as viable, environmentally sound and as sustainable as possible,” said Steven Pueppke, MAES director. “We’re particularly pleased to partner with the state to help grow green industries in Michigan, especially related to the emerging bioeconomy.” While the $63 million budget for these two lines appears to represent the same .04 percent cut as all parts of the higher education budget for this year, both MAES and MSUE are actually facing 44 percent cuts that are being absorbed in the current budget by federal stimulus dollars, but will be applied in the 2010-11 budget. “As this process continues, we will be engaging our stakeholders and the legislative branch to assure that MAES and MSUE are treated like the rest of higher education,” said Armstrong. Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Nov. 5 — Movie Memories, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” 5 to 8 p.m.; library book club discusses The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 — preschool story time about bubble gum, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 — craft of the month is calligraphy — learn how to teach yourself. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 — toddler story time, stories of Laura Numeroff, 10:30 to 11 a.m. teen advisory board meeting, 6 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 At right, the Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company is presenting three performances of “Pollyanna,” starting tonight and concluding Saturday. The lead role of Pollyanna is played by sophomore Megan Boer. She is joined by senior Emily Hardy as "Aunt Polly Harrington," junior Megan Bortle as "Nancy," senior Luke Hatfield as "Dr. Chilton," and junior Dylan Bouchie as the play's narrator "Jimmy Bean." Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the state’s budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year Friday which included funding for the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and Michigan State University Extension. This followed several days of concern on the part of MSU officials about the possibility of a line-item veto to those programs. Of the state’s 15 agriculture experiment stations, three are in or near Barry County. More than 160 people are employed at these research and Extension offices. The Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners and Delton, is MSU’s largest off-campus education complex and is considered one of North America’s premier inland field stations. The station, which employs 100 year-round employees and 50 additional seasonal employees, comprises more than 4,000 acres among the education and research center, bird sanctuary, farm, conference center and Lux Arbor Reserve. Research at the sites includes numerous branches of science. The nearby Kellogg Experimental Forest in Augusta conducts a variety of research and demonstration projects in forestry. The Clarksville Horticultural Experiment Station hosts research on small fruits and tree fruits for Michigan growers. The Barry County Extension office serves as a resource for farmers, parents, teachers and others through its numerous programs. More than 730 children were involved in county 4-H in 2007. “We are very pleased that the budget was signed and that it reflects the governor and the legislature’s support for our programs,” said Jeffrey Armstrong, dean of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We look forward to mobilizing and even more tightly focusing our already strong research and education programs to help move Michigan’s economy forward, support our communities and build on our strengths in agriculture and natural resources to support the burgeoning green industries.” MSU released a statement Oct. 28 announcing MSU Extension’s realignment as part of the university-wide “Shaping the Future” initiative. It highlighted results of a �Page 8 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, for the annual Memory Tree program. This has become a growing event with many townspeople as well as members on hand for the reading of names on the Christmas Memory ornaments. Family members are invited to hang the ornament as the name is read. Refreshments will be served. The next event will be Christmas ‘Round the Town Nov. 27 and 28, with both the museum and depot open with crafters in each building. Saturday, Nov. 14, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Museum to host singer Bill Jamerson with his program on the “Dollar-A-Day Boys” of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The library will be open until 5p .m. The meeting opens at 1 p.m. First United Methodist Church will host an organ festival at 3 p.m. Ann Slowins will be one of the performing artists. Music in the Barn, a medicine show, will take place at 1417 Johnson Street, home of the Thunder Floor Cloggers, with acoustic jam and dance from 2 to 5 with open mic and potluck at 5 p.m. Lester and Virginia Yonkers now have their 30th great grandchild. The new baby girl was born in El Salvador to Treena Yonkers and her husband Talz. She is the couple’s fourth daughter. Her maternal grandparents are Patricia Thiery of Hastings, the late Dr. Tom Yonkers DVM and his wife Terri of Cloverdale. The basketball game on Saturday afternoon brought lots of laughs to the audience as the Harlem Ambassadors showed off their high style basketball maneuvers along with plenty of high-jinks. The players ranged in height from 6 feet, 7 inches to a diminutive lady player of 5 feet two inches. All are in college or are new graduates. The Lakewood Legends and the referees were local people. This occasion was the first for many of those attending to see the finished construction in some areas of the building. There is a totally new parking lot on the west of the building. There is also a drive which curves around to the north and comes to the north parking lot. This was in case one had entered by the Velte-Brown Road route into the parking lot. At half time, the Harlem score of 41 was added to the home team score of 14. Still the scoreboard showed the visiting Harlem players ahead by several points. Sunday, Rev. Keith Laidler was guest speaker at Central United Methodist Church. The day marked All Saints’ Day as well as the monthly communion service. The memorial portion of the service honored Kay Creighton, Orville Decker and Shirley Hemming. Candles were lit for each by a family member. At a shared meal following the service, Rev. Laidler spoke on the PET project of Holland First United Methodist Church. They have a facility where transportation devices are built to benefit people in Third World countries who lack mobility because of amputations, chiefly caused by land mines. It appears that the former sales building at the lumber business on M-50 at Eaton Highway has been razed. The property has been for sale in recent months. At one time, this was a thriving business with lumber, prebuilt truss rafters made on the premises and also floor coverings. Owners have been Haddix, Scharcy and others. Many Lake Odessa residents attended the Monday funeral of Menifee Miller in Hastings. His wife was the former Helen Balduf. Her nephew Rev. Joe Spachman, husband of Nona (Miller), of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church assisted with the service, along with Rev. Eric Beck. Recall committee’s concerns related to pursuit of stimulus funds, trustee says by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer Last month, the Prairieville Recall Committee, an organization seeking the recall of four members of the Prairieville Township Board, including Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees William Miller and Sharon Ritchie, hosted an informational presentation on why the recalls were being sought. One of the topics of the meeting was the board’s decision to purchase approximately $16,900 of computer equipment and services for the township. The committee has alleged that the four township officials have committed violations of both the Open Meetings Act and the state Freedom of Information Act, spent public funds in both wasteful and unauthorized ways, poorly managed the township and practiced nepotism. At the presentation, Bill Robinson, spokesman for the committee, claimed that the approximate $16,900 purchase was unauthorized. He alleged that before voting to issue a check to CRT, a computer networking company located in Battle Creek, for the purchase, the board failed to make any prior motion to pursue an upgrade. In an interview for the Oct. 22 edition of the Hastings Banner, Stoneburner claimed that there was nothing improper about the purchase. When asked Monday about the allegations and the apparent lack of any motion being cited in the minutes of the board’s previous meetings, Ritchie responded, saying that not “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” only were the equipment and services purchased necessary for the township to continue to function normally, but that the purchase was proper and that a lack of specificity in the minutes does not necessarily reflect the absence of discussion and action at meetings. “It was out of necessity,” she said. “... You know that all things are not captured in minutes.” Also discussed at the presentation was a suspicion that the $16,900 purchase was the first of a series to upgrade the township’s computer system for a total cost of $60,000. Members of the recall committee alleged that such an expenditure would be wasteful and exorbitant. Ritchie claimed that the $60,000 figure discussed at the presentation was in regard to a request for stimulus funds she made on behalf of the township earlier in the year. According to copies of applications for stimulus funds provided by Ritchie, she applied earlier this year for funds to finance several projects, including upgrading of the township’s computer system; construction of a new township hall; road repairs; hiring of additional firefighters and purchase of firefighting-related equipment; and hiring of an additional police officer and the purchase of police-related equipment. “All five of these were a vision to try and move us forward and get some free money ...,” she said. While Ritchie said that the requests for stimulus funding had been listed for possible consideration of approval by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, she THISS AUTO added that, based upon communications with Rep. Brian Calley, it was unlikely that any of the requests would be granted because of the volume of requests that have been made. Ritchie said that once it became apparent that the township likely would not receive any stimulus funding, the board decided to set aside the projects. “We aren’t pursuing any of these, because we don’t have any funding,” she said. “... We voted as a board to stop pursuit of the stimulus project.” While Ritchie said that the board is not pursuing any of the projects, Becky Gray, chairwoman of the recall committee, alleged in an Oct. 22 interview that the township officials have made efforts to conceal their pursuit of construction of a new township hall by not openly referring to such an undertaking at board meetings. “I think it’s deceitful that they don’t come right out and call it at the board meetings what it really is,” she said. While Gray claimed that the possible construction of a new township hall never was detailed at any of the meetings she attended, the minutes of the board’s June 10 meeting reference the possible use of a grant for either the construction of a new township hall or a new township hall and fire station. Ritchie claimed that, while the possibility of stimulus funds for construction of a new town hall might not have been explicitly mentioned at the meetings Gray attended, it was discussed frequently and in-depth at many meetings. “Anybody who’s been to our township hall RECALL COMMITTEE, continued on page 12 Hastings • Auto Body Repair • A/C Service & Repair • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE Seizing the sunlight by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Nothing is sweeter than a powerfully sunny Saturday in autumn. And rock-heads think that perhaps the very finest way to spend such a fall Saturday, one stolen from the relentless turn of the seasons, is looking at gravel that reveals Ice Age history. On just such a Saturday, several friends and I recently loaded my car with cold chicken, hot coffee, and a few topographic maps. The object of our quest was the evidence of violent change authored by Mother Nature a few thousand years ago. I’ve made the trip we had before us many times — far too many to count. But each time I go, I see something new, and I’m genuinely glad to show the tangible geologic evidence to others. There was a day we geologists were confidant natural change was always gradual. Rivers and glaciers, we figured, must always move as slowly and predictably as we see them around us today. The shape of the land’s surface — the ups and downs around you wherever you live in the U.S. — could be explained mostly by the gradual erosions of streams. The slow erosion of glaciers completed the picture in the northern tier states, New England, and at high elevations in the Rockies. It was a perfectly good way of looking at the world, at least for a long time. But the evidence of the land and gravels in the central portions of the state of Washington don’t fit into that picture. Essentially, I happen to live next to one of the most interesting places on the planet for studying how unkind the affects of climate change were roughly 14,000 years ago. In my neck of the woods, every gravel pit or river bar can show the interested observer the effects of cataclysmic change, forces that revolutionized the landscape on the scale of hundreds of miles over just a few days. The Mother-of-All-Surface-Change, if you will, stemmed from an enormous glacial lake that existed in the late Ice Age in what’s now Montana. Called Glacial Lake Missoula, the lake held about as much water as Lake Superior. But Lake Missoula was at high elevation — in the Rockies — and it was held in place not by the earth but by a dam in the Clark Fork Valley of Idaho that was made of glacial ice. Veterans to be honored at various events Wednesday Just a few of the things we do! • Power Steering Pumps • Lube-Oil-Filter • Brakes • A/C Service & Repair • Water Pumps • Belts & Hoses • Wiper Blades • Timing Belts • Tune-ups • Collision Repair • Auto Body Repairs • Fuel Pumps • Mufflers & Exhaust • Batteries • Starters & Alternators • Engine Swaps • Transmission Swaps • Computer Scan & Diagnosis • Electrical Repairs • Fluid Exchanges • Windshields Replaced • Tires • Clutches Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77539882 6350 W. Irving Rd. STILL TIME TO BUY THIS REMODELED 2 BEDROOM 1228 SQ. FT. RANCH AND RECEIVE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! 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At first, the water depth was measured in thousands of feet, such was the depth of the former lake. The torrent carried boulders, gravel, sand and ice, all in the waters’ moving downhill at the speed of a freight train. When the waters hit my native Washington and started to spread out, they were still hundreds of feet deep. They stripped away our soil and carved down into the bedrock creating “coulees,” or flat-bottomed gashes into the earth. To this day, the coulees crisscross what we call the Scablands, a landscape that only a native can love (but that I surely do). The floodwaters continued on their journey, hitting the valleys of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. The tremendous erosional power of the mega-flood helped to enlarge the Columbia River Gorge that cuts through the Cascade Mountains. Finally, the floodwaters were discharged into the sea. Mother Nature wasn’t sweet and gentle in the late Ice Age. If you want to learn more about the tangible evidence for her fiercest moods yourself, spend some winter evenings reading by the fire about the events just sketched. (There are both books and zillions of Internet offerings on the topic, too many to list here.) Then, next summer or early fall, come to the Inland Northwest and see for yourself. With glorious sunny days and cold chicken lunches thrown into the mix, what’s not to like? Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Doc columns can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Veterans Day, once called Armistice Day, is held on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Local schools and groups have planned a variety of events to honor and thank veterans. All Barry County veterans are once again invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Hastings Middle School. According to Principal Chris Cooley, the Saxon Pride Club will serve the veterans lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. Following lunch, an assembly will be held in the west gym to honor and recognize the veterans, who are free to bring their service uniforms, medals, mementos and other points of pride to be displayed. The Hastings Middle School band and choir will perform at the assembly. Dr. Jim Atkinson, who was a captain in the Air Force Medical Corps and a flight surgeon for three years during the Vietnam War, will be the assembly’s keynote speaker. He is the current adjutant of Hastings American Legion Post 45 and will speak about the history of Veterans Day. To get an accurate count of veterans attending the assembly at the middle school, Cooley requested that interested veterans contact the school by Thursday, Nov. 5. “I sincerely hope you can join us in this special event,” Cooley said of the veterans. Caledonia Caledonia Memorial Post 305 American Legion will hold its Veterans Day ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the post on M-37 in Caledonia. The public is invited. Delton The Delton Kellogg choirs and high school band will perform music to honor and celebrate veterans Nov. 11, beginning at 1:45 p.m. in the middle school gym. Certificates will be presented to veterans in attendance to thank them for their service. For more information, contact Sara Knight or Aaron Tabor at 269-623-9237 or 269-623-9200. Gun Lake Members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club will hear from local veteran Gerald Page during their meeting. The club also will collect items for Grand Rapids area veterans at the meeting at the Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Road, Orangeville. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Lake Odessa Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461 will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Veterans Day. Area veterans and those wishing to thank them are invited to stop in to share “war stories” and a light meal. The ladies auxiliary continues to send goodie boxes to area soldiers overseas. They are seeking names and addresses of military personnel to whom they can send boxes. Addresses should be sent to VFW Hall Post 4461, 3600 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Hastings Members of American Legion Post 45 will hold a flag-raising observance at 11 a.m. at the Barry County Courthouse where Barry Wood will provide a patriotic message. A second flag-raising will be held at the post immediately following the celebration at the middle school. The public is invited to visit the post on M37 south of town at 5 p.m. for a traditional bean soup and cornbread supper. Middleville Two Veterans Day observances will be held in Middleville. Resident and veteran John Loftus has planned a traditional ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month at Stagecoach Park in Middleville. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the gazebo. American Legion Post 140 and the veterans committee of UAW 1002 will hold an evening ceremony at 7 p.m. at Stagecoach Park overlooking the river. Again if it rains, the ceremony will be in the gazebo. To add a free Veterans Day event to be added to this list in the Nov. 7 Reminder, send an e-mail to news@j-adgraphics.com. �Page 9 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner From TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS Students look back in time at early Hastings by Esther Walton The following are excerpts from “Hastings Yesterday and Today” a booklet crated in 1971 by sixh grade students. Our Central sixth grade English classes made the booklet with the help of the teacher, Mrs. Tucker for the Hastings Centennial. We have used the old Centennial Banners, several new and old books, and many of the students interviewed people for information. After gathering this material, we put it together to form this book. On behalf of the sixth grade, I would like to give Mrs. Dorothy Hoke a special thanks for an outstanding job of typing out our book. We appreciate it very much. We would also like to give our thanks to Alfred Lowe, our principal, for the many ways he helped us. Morgan This report is about a lumbering community called Morgan, but in the olden days Morgan was called Meadville. Meadville was located by Thornapple Lake. It had three sawmills, two general stores and a large grain elevator and other businesses. This community had a man called John Morgan who changed its name to Morgan. One of the outstanding attractions besides the lumbering was the Morgan Tracks. People from all around came to watch some of the best harness racing in the country, but that ended because his horses were not good enough anymore. Another big attraction was a popular outing spot at Thornapple Lake, just west of Morgan. The three sawmills were not located within the present site of Morgan. The largest mill was owned by the Bently brothers, it employed 200 lumberjacks. The next mill was owned by the P.G. McClure, and the third mill was the Harley mill. Then it happened that the three sawmills went out of business. Later the post office was closed, the Free Methodist Church was discontinued, and the Morgan School consolidated with Nashville schools. Morgan is only a group of houses today. – John Burdick Stagecoach Arrival It was an important day in Hastings when the four-horse stagecoach arrived in town. The driver’s, Wm. Seavy, Kurt Munger, Ben Burr and Hy Merrill, as they came into town cracked the whip and made the horses run. When they yelled “Ho” everyone was excited to see the passengers and to hear their reasons for coming to Hastings. –Morris Curtis City Police The Chief of Police of Hastings is Richard Sunior. The Assistant Chief is Robert Ritter. They have 14 other officers working there. They have four shifts, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4 to 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. and 2 to 8 a.m. They all agreed that they liked their jobs for the self satisfaction they get from it. In cars they have two marked units, one unmarked unit and scout used by the meter division. The starting pay is $6,000 a year. They make an average of eight arrests a week. These are types of felonies and misdemeanors. The penalties are set by the judge, not by the police officers. They give on an average of 25 moving violations and 300 meter tickets a week. No, they do not have to shoot their guns. I interviewed at the City of Police Department for my information. –Tammy Sutton Games of Long Ago It was a gray, overcast day on July 13, 1873, and tomorrow was my birthday. I would be 13. Today, though, I had to go to school. As usual I was a little late and I sat down on my bench just as the bell was ringing. Next, roll call was said. “Jane Salborn!” called the master. “Here!” I practically yelled, I was panting so. Finally classes were over and it was time for recess. Usually I played hockey in the winter, but it was summer, so first we had calisthenics and then we played baseball. In the afternoon we had the spelling match. As I came home, it started to rain. On a rainy day we played either hide-and-seek, blind man’s bluff, train with chairs, or we marched. I listened. “Good,” My mother was playing the organ, “that meant we would march.” We played the other games in succession and soon it was time for supper. After supper we played darts, bean-bag-board, and when it was time for bed, Papa told us a story. The next morning even before we could eat we had to walk around the house five times with a book on our heads. Mother said this was for good posture. After we ate and got dressed we went outside and played a game of cowboys and Indians. It was almost time for the party now. Most of the time we made up our own party games, but this year we were going to use some neighbor’s ideas. The first game we played was that you had a matchbox and the object was you had to get the box on another person’s nose without using your hands. Next we played spin the platter. In this everyone had to get in a circle and have a number. The person who was “it” spun the platter and called a number. Whoever had that number had to get the platter before it dropped. Soon it was time for presents and ice cream and cake. From my papa and mother I received a wooden doll that papa carved. My guests gave me perfume, games, clothes and other things. As night descended, we played post office. As my guests left for home, I had a wonderful feeling of mixed pleasure, pride and a bit of womanliness. It was because that now I was 13 I would be outgrowing that childish desire to do childish things, and I would be going into a more advanced world of teenagers and adults. Playing more advanced games, thinking more advanced thoughts and best of all showing that I could be a little woman in all ways. (My grandmother, Mrs. William Bradford, told me about the games played long ago). –Sue Bradford Planning commission recommends rezoning of Mill Street parcels Brick work closing Middleville’s Main Street The Village of Middleville learned Tuesday that work to repair the brick inlays on Main Street will be done, weather permitting, on Friday, Nov. 6. The work was originally scheduled to be done Saturday, Oct. 24, but was canceled due to rain. Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic will be reduced on the downtown Main Street between High and Church streets. Bricklayers will be redoing the Main Street brick circle located at High Street, primarily on the east bound side of the street. One way, flagged traffic will be during that time. Drivers should plan trips through Middleville accordingly. West of High Street will be two-way traffic, and parking will be available for businesses. The village hall parking lot will be accessible from St. James Circle. The High Street entrance will be closed. It’s election season. Although you won’t be selecting either a new president or a new Congress, you may well have the opportunity to vote on something that can affect your city or state: municipal bonds. However, just because you vote to give your state or local government permission to issue municipal bonds doesn’t mean you have to invest in them. But should you? Before you can answer that question, you need to know what municipal bonds are and how they work. General obligation bonds are backed by property taxes and finance projects from cities, counties, school districts and states. Revenue bonds are backed by a specific revenue source and finance hospitals, utilities, airports, affordable housing and other public works. So when you invest in a revenue bond, you are being somewhat civicminded, although you aren’t confined to bonds issued by your city or state. You can get other tangible benefits from investing in municipal bonds, or “munis.” First, you’ll receive regular interest payments. Just as importantly, these payments typically are exempt from federal income taxes — and possibly state and local income taxes as well. Keep in mind, however, that they may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Consequently, if you’re in an upper tax bracket, you may be especially interested in munis. Still, before investing in a muni, you’ll want to determine its yield. Basically, a bond’s yield is the rate of return it promises at any given price; when a bond’s price rises, its yield usually falls, and vice versa. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the greater its interest rate risk. To compare the yield of a tax-free muni to that of a taxable bond, you must calculate its tax-equivalent yield, which is based on the muni’s interest rate and your individual tax bracket. For example, let's say you are considering a tax-free muni that pays 4% interest, and you’re in the 28% tax bracket. To determine the bond's tax-equivalent yield, subtract your tax rate (.28) from 1, giving you .72. Then divide the bond's rate, or .4, by .72, giving you 5.5%. This means you would need to find a taxable bond that pays at least 5.5% to equal the yield of a tax-free muni paying 4%. Even if you’ve determined that a tax-free muni’s yield compares favorably to that of a taxable bond, you need to assess some of the potential risks of owning munis. For one thing, municipalities are clearly not exempt from the effects of the long and harsh recession we’ve experienced. Consequently, some projects funded by munis may have trouble generating the revenue needed to repay the bonds’ investors. Another potential issue to consider with munis is their liquidity. Some states, such as New York and California, issue a great many bonds, which are traded regularly. But some municipalities operate in more illiquid markets, so if you buy a muni from one of these issuers, you may need to hold it until it matures. Also, munis are traded “over the counter” rather than on an exchange, so it can sometimes be difficult to get a price quote for your bond, not to mention a buyer. These liquidity issues may not matter to you, however, if you intend to hold your bond until maturity, collecting regular interest payments along the way and eventually receiving your principal back. There is also credit risk when investing in bonds, where if the issuer defaults you could potentially lose all of your principal. In any case, as long as you’ve done your research and gotten help from a qualified financial professional, you may find that municipal bonds can benefit you — so give them some thought. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 18.46 +.32 AT&T 25.36 -.24 CMS Energy Corp. 13.13 -.39 Coca-Cola Co. 53.12 -.34 Dow Chemical Co. 23.87 -.98 Exxon Mobil 71.74 -3.17 Family Dollar Stores 28.43 -.77 Ford Motor Co. 7.44 +.11 First Financial Bancorp 12.37 -.93 Intl. Bus. Machine 121.16 +.51 JCPenney Co. 32.79 -1.12 Johnson & Johnson 58.93 -1.09 Kellogg Co. 51.11 +.69 McDonald’s Corp. 59.24 +.22 Pfizer Inc. 16.89 -.37 Sears Holding 68.09 -2.84 Spartan Motors 5.08 -.13 TCF Financial 11.65 -.92 Wal-Mart Stores 49.90 +.03 Gold $1085.20 +49.80 Silver $17.19 +.65 Dow Jones Average 9771.91 -110.26 Volume on NYSE 1.4B Unchanged Copy of health care bill available at library Due to a high level of interest from constituents, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers has made copies of 1,990-page health care bill available for reference at libraries in Kent, Ionia and Barry counties. Copies of the proposed bill are available at the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St., Hastings. The bill may be viewed at the library but may not be checked out. The bill may also be viewed online at http://docs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa. pdf. A link to the bill is also displayed on the main page of Ehlers’ Web site (www.house.gov/ehlers/). Sheriff reminds drivers to Northside offers more be alert during deer season than just pizza Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said car/deer accidents increased over the weekend, and he reminds motorists that with fall and the hunting season in full swing, deer populations are on the move. Such activity heightens the chance of a car/deer crash occurring. Last year, more than 60,000 automobile accidents in Michigan involved deer. Barry County reported 1,064 crashes in 2008, including one of the state’s 12 fatalities, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “Most often, you’ll see a deer near dawn or dusk,” said Leaf. Motorists are encouraged to look beyond the beam of their headlights for eyes of deer that may be near the vehicle’s path. Trying to dodge a deer is not a good idea, he added. Deer often move erratically, and swerving may cause loss of control. “The best way to avoid a deer/car collision is to slow your car down, flash your headlights and/or blow your horn to try and scare the animal,” said Leaf. “Deer travel together. If you see one, chances are others are coming, so please proceed with caution.” Remember to heed deer crossing signs, he added. “If you do hit a deer and your airbags deploy, keep your car as straight as you can and stop. Your airbag only works once. If you or a passenger are injured or the vehicle is inoperable, please call 911,” said Leaf. “If the vehicle is operable, and no one is injured, please go to your local law enforcement agency or sheriff’s department to make a report.” Under the ownership of Nathan Winick for the past two years, Northside Pizza, located at 829 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings, continues the restaurant’s 35-year tradition of handmade pizza. According to Winick, the eatery’s most popular specialty pizzas are the Everything, which is topped with every ingredient the restaurant offers, and the Mega Meat, which features ham, pepperoni, bacon, sausage and ground beef. Thursdays are family days at Northside Pizza, with 16- inch one-topping pizzas offered for $10. In addition to pizza, the corner restaurant offers hand-battered deep-fried chicken and fish. Northside Pizza is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is open for dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Mondays; 4 to 11 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; and 4 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Delivery is available. More information can be obtained by calling 269-9453418. 829 N. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS, MI 945-3418 Delivery Available Over 36 Years Serving Hastings! In Memory of… Cathi Sue Bowerman Hand Battered EVERY THURSDAY Family Special $ 16” 1-Item Out the door pricing If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug & kiss and call you back for one more. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone young or old alike, and today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. The Coopers; The Earls; Nicole & Andrea; 4 Grandsons; Grandaughter - Chloe Cathi Sue & Sis Pork and Dressing Harvest Dinner Country Chapel will again be hosting a Pork and Dressing Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 7th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. The cost will be $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for children 6-12 years and children 5 years and under for free. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. Dinner will be at County Chapel UMC located at 9275 S. M-37 Highway, Dowling, Michigan. For more information ph. 269-721-8077 10 Buckets of FRIED CHICKEN! DELTON FALL CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 14 9am-3pm DELTON-KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL 269-270-4326 smth0927@aol.com • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Board, Communications Media Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2009. 77539574 08805903 rezoning properties for the newly created R1A and neighborhood edge (NE) zones. The R1A district would be much like the singlefamily residential (RS) and rural residential (RR) districts except that there would be no open-space requirements, which would allow a higher density of residential development. Like RS and RR zones, it would be primarily single-family residences, with some uses such as adult and child daycare, and foster care for under six clients. Permitted special uses would include churches, synagogues, hospitals, parks, public or private golf courses, bed and breakfast establishments and crisis shelter homes. The NE zone was created to create a buffer between the B1 (downtown) business zone and the residential neighborhoods that abut it while allowing conversions to multi-family or office use. The planning commission also discussed a possible amendment to the ordinance that would allow temporary installation of fencing for snow and animal control. The commission also directed city staff to work on drafting an ordinance regulating abandoned signs and another to allow wayfinding signs for schools and hospitals. EDWARD JONES Should you add ‘Munis’ to your portfolio? 77540012 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday night, the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing to solicit comments on a request from James VanTil of 232 E. Mill Street to rezone current residential properties on East Mill Street from D1 Industrial to R2 one-family residential. VanTil said that the current zoning would make it difficult for him to sell his home, and he was concerned that should his house be destroyed by fire or natural disaster, he would not be able to rebuild. The commission voted unanimously to approve a motion to recommend that the Hastings City Council approve the rezoning request during its next regular meeting slated for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. A public hearing regarding a possible amendment to rezone a portion of property located at 305 N. Michigan Ave. from D1 to B1 was not held Monday evening due to a failure to publish the required notice. However, the hearing and possible determination are now slated for the next regular meeting of the planning commission, which will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7. The planning commission also discussed Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of 07529740 A look down memory lane... �Page 10 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Troutner and Amie J. Troutner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170807, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 56/100 Dollars ($147,816.56), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 893.04 feet along said North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 271.13 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds East 330.01 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds West 271.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds West 330.0 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539506 File #284013F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Morley and Linda Morley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to FMB-First Michigan BankGrand Rapids, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1992, and recorded on March 24, 1992 in Liber 538 on Page 383, and modified by agreement recorded on May 11, 1999 in instrument 1029379, and assigned by said Mortgagee to FMB-First Michigan Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyFive And 54/100 Dollars ($56,755.54), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 13 seconds West 1888.91 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the South line of the North 650 feet of said Southeast 1/4 which lies South of the North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 60.99 feet along said line to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 236.0 feet along said centerline to place of beginning; thence continuing North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 379.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 382.34 feet parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds West 379.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West 382.34 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Whitneyville Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539433 File #285455F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Loris M. Doud. Date of birth: August 22, 1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Loris M. Doud, who lived at 641 E. Shore Drive, Battle Creek, Michigan died August 22, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustee of the Living Trust of Loris M. Doud within the 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 30, 2009 Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C. James A. Fisher P13467 67 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 312 Battle Creek, MI 49017 (616) 965-7000 Trustee: Robert R. Doud 641 E. Shore Drive 77539917 Battle Creek, MI 49017 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A11CB, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-K under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated September 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six and 91/100 Dollars ($103,346.91) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539988 File No. 225.1119 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATION This Notice is given to Pamela S. Marsiglia, (“Borrower”), whose mailing address is 12895 Valley Drive in Wayland, Michigan 49348, and concerns a real estate mortgage (“Mortgage”) granted by the Borrower to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation (“Mortgage Holder”), whose address is 900 East Paris Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. The Mortgage covers property commonly known as 12895 Valley Drive in Wayland, Michigan 49348. Certain defaults have occurred under the Mortgage and the Mortgage Holder has or concurrently is mailing a Notice to Borrower (the “Notice by Mail”) pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(3) notifying Borrower of rights Borrower may have to request a meeting with the Mortgage Holder to negotiate certain types of modifications to the mortgage loan documents. Mortgage Holder gives further notice hereby in accordance with MCL 600.3205a(4). THE BORROWER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT: (a) Borrower has the right to request a meeting with Mortgage Holder. (b) Mortgage Holder has designated Cynthia Lowman as the person (“Contact Person”) that the Borrower may contact about the Mortgage and the matters that are described in this Notice. The Contact Person has authority to make the agreements described in this Notice on behalf of Mortgage Holder. The Contact Person’s contact information is as follows: Website: www.unitedbankofmichigan.com Telephone: (616) 559-4509 (c) Borrower may contact a housing counselor (“Housing Counselor”) by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The website address and telephone number of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is: Website: www.michigan.gov/mshda Telephone: (517) 373-8370 (d) If the Borrower wishes to participate in an attempt to work out a modification of the mortgage loan, the Borrower must contact a Housing Counselor within 14 days. (e) If the Borrower requests a meeting (using a Housing Counselor) with the Contact Person within the time period provided in the Notice by Mail, Mortgage Holder will not start foreclosure proceedings until 90 days after the date the Notice by Mail was sent to the Borrower. (f) If the Borrower and the Contact Person reach a written agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed so long as the Borrower abides by the terms of the modification agreement. (g) The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service is: 1-800-9680738 and Local Legal Aid is: (800) 968-0044 Dated: November 2, 2009 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY Kelli L. Baker (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 77539903 (616) 752-4624 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of the Charles K. Miller Living Trust. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Charles K. Miller, date of birth 12/19/1934, who lived at 3392 Elmwood Beach Rd., Middleville, MI 49333 died on October 4, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Charles K. Miller Living Trust will be forever barred unless presented to William M. Wright, Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 29, 2009 William M. Wright, Trustee 1605 Pinecone Dr. 77539915 Hastings, MI 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Babcock, a married person and Dawn Babcock, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106457, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six And 20/100 Dollars ($72,436.20), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lying South and Westerly of the highway running through same, now located; except the part described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 4; thence North 300 feet; thence East 145.2 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 145.2 feet to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539888 File #287777F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Bernier and Sandra Bernier, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2005 and recorded July 14, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149498, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS,INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Seven and 27/100 Dollars ($188,577.27) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 Thornapple Bend Estate as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539993 File No. 617.1455 HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING SYNOPSIS OCTOBER 20, 2009 All Board members present, and 9 guests Approved: Previous Minutes Guernsey Lk. Aquatic Plant SA Res. 09-1 Roll Amending Resolution Purchase of spring bulbs for hall & cemetery Non purchase of snowblower for cemetery Adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77539853 Patricia Albert, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald P. Wood, a married man and Roberta L. Wood, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($104,162.77), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwesterly 100 feet of Lot 13 of the plat of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 2, also described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 13 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, thence South 41 degrees 43 minutes East along Southerly boundary of West State Road 100 feet; thence South 48 degrees 17 minutes West 165.44 feet; thence North 60 degrees 47 minutes West 105 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13; thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540003 File #248096F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver and Penny Seaver, husband and wife, to Ross Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146953, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument No. 200804160004150, Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two and 7/100 Dollars ($86,372.07) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058.43 feet East of the West one-quarter post of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Poplar Beach Plat as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.00 feet; thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kline Street 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 seconds East, along said Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.6197 77539456 HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2009 4 board members present 4 guests Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills 2009-10 snow removal with Guernsey Snowplowing 2010 Wall Lake Weed Treatment plan 2 Budget Amendments Adjourned 7:29 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77539850 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bayard E Richardson and Nancy J Richardson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 26, 2006, and recorded on June 12, 2006 in instrument 1165860, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWHEQ, Inc., Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-S3 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree And 67/100 Dollars ($12,293.67), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 586.75 Feet North Find 550.28 Feet West Of The Southeast Corner Of The Northwest Fractional 1/4 Of The Southeast 1/4 Of Section 32, Thence Due North 185 Feet, Thence Due East 200 Feet, Thence Due South 185 Feet, Thence Due West 200 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Also The Rights Of Ingress And Egress Over The Original And New Roads To Leach Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539253 File #283329F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark D. Sherman, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 24, 2005, and recorded on November 23, 2005 in instrument 1156663, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aurora Loan Services, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($139,859.53), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 6; thence North along the West line of said Section 6, 1528 feet; thence North 48 degrees 10 minutes East 2318 feet; thence South 39 degrees 0 minutes East 11.5 feet; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East 469.7 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 26 degrees 1 minute East, 175 feet; thence South 48 degrees 25 minutes West, 75 feet; thence North 26 degrees 1 minute West to the center of County Highway; thence North 48 degrees 25 minutes East along the centerline of said highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539241 File #283851F01 �Page 11 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Holton, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2008, and recorded on August 18, 2008 in instrument 200808180008343, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Nine And 65/100 Dollars ($81,439.65), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 720.57 feet along the North line of said Section 14 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 821.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 19.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 259.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 7 seconds West 841.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 265.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539671 File #287424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Cross, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 16, 2007, and recorded on October 14, 2009 in instrument 200910140010145, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Six And 11/100 Dollars ($156,546.11), including interest at 9.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Following described premises situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan to-wit: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 27 Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 645.00 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 225.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds West 384.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East 225.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds East 384.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539858 File #268206F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert M. Encinas Jr. and Katherine A. Encinas, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2006 and recorded August 2, 2006 in Instrument Number 1168013, and An affidavit of scrivener's error to correct the legal was sent to record., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-CB2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($81,150.89) including interest at 9.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 12, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 10, Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 17; thence East 86 feet to center of cement wall; thence North 57 feet 4 inches; thence West to the West line of Lot 10; thence South to beginning. Except beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 5.5 feet along the South lot line; thence Northwesterly to a 5.5 feet North of beginning; thence South 5.5 feet along West lot line to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539303 File No. 213.4304 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott E Manning, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Lender Fremont Investment & Loan, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of September, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of January, 2005 in Instrument #1153221 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven and 86/100 ($86,627.86), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Unit No. 13, East Town Homes Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document # 1074113 as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/22/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77539358 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry McKelvey and April McKelvey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2001, and recorded on March 16, 2001 in instrument 1056869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five And 55/100 Dollars ($96,465.55), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East along the Section line 472.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 40 seconds East 218.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 188.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds East 1088.24 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds East 658.48 feet to the South line of Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds West, along the Section line 1310.94 feet to beginning EXCEPT: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East, along the Section Line, 545.88 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East along the Section line 765.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds West 658.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds West 765.06 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East, 658.08 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539420 File #283399F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 1999, and recorded on April 27, 1999 in instrument 1028695, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three And 16/100 Dollars ($101,533.16), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lying In The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 12, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described As Follows: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section; Thence West Along The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 394.00; Thence South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 50.00 Feet To The True Place Of Beginning; Thence Continuing South Parallel With The East Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 200.00 Feet; Thence West Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 228.41 Feet To The East Bank Of The Thornapple River; Thence North 09 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds West 10.11 Feet; Thence Northerly Along The East Bank Of The Thornapple River To A Point 230.00 Feet West Of The Place Of Beginning; Thence East Parallel With The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 230.00 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Together With And Subject To An Easement For Driveway Purposes Over A Strip Of Land 33.00 Feet Wide, 16.50 Feet Each Side Of A Centerline Described As: Beginning At A Point On The North Line Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Said Section 12, Said Point Lying West 394.00 Feet From The Northeast Corner Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4; Thence South, Parallel With The East Line Of Said Southwest 1/4 Of The Southwest 1/4, 250.00 Feet To The End Of Said Described Centerline. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539286 File #064283F04 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Scott E. Sackrider Lisa J. Sackrider 1068 Cherry Ln. Battle Creek, MI 49017 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter Borrower) regarding the property located at 1068 Cherry Ln., Battle Creek, MI 49017. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 27, 2009 foreclosure proceedings will not be commercial until 90 days after October 27, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3966 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-7711 77539677 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of certain mortgages executed by Joseph A. Harper, a single man a/k/a Joseph Alan Harper, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, on August 20, 2007, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 17, 2007, in Document No. 20070917-0003058, and a mortgage dated July 31, 2008, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 31, 2008 in Document No. 20080731-0007752 [collectively referred to as the “Mortgages”], on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Four and 69/100 Dollars ($138,964.69), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale having become operative by reason on the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at the Courthouse at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, or the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgages as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 650 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence East 600 feet parallel with the South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 530 feet parallel with said North and South 1/4 line to the true point of beginning; thence South 530 feet; thence West 600 feet to said 1/4 line; thence South 650 feet to said South 1/4 corner; thence East 520 feet, more or less to a point on said South line of the Southeast 1/4 distant West 800 feet from the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 250 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence East 300 feet parallel with said South line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 300 feet parallel with said East line, thence East 300 feet parallel with said South Section line; thence South 300 feet parallel with said East line; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to said Section line; thence East along said Section line 434 feet to the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North along said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, 1180 feet more or less to the Southeast corner of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence West along the South line of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23, a distance of 660 feet more or less to the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the North 1460 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 23; thence Westerly 60 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southernmost 33 feet thereof for Cloverdale Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record. Also subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes over Westernmost 66 feet thereof for Angie’s Run Drive, including an easement for ingress and egress appurtenant thereto over the West 66 feet (easement running North and South) of the following described parcel: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence West 434 feet along the South line of Section 23 for the true point of beginning; thence West 66 feet along said South line of Section 23; thence North 550 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 234 feet; thence South 250 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as 2340 Cloverdale Road, Delton, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with Michigan law, in which case the redemption period shall be shortened accordingly. Dated: October 15, 2009 PURKEY & ASSOCIATES, PLC Attorneys for MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. 2251 East Paris Avenue, SE, Suite B 77539316 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Thomas X Peck and Sandra L Peck, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1011 Bachman Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-8947. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 2, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 2, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539907 File # 291986F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rodney L. Nye and Elaine Nye, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March, A.D. 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2006, in Document Number 1161087, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late charges, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Twenty and 04/100 Dollars ($223,020.04). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2009, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to said west line, 319.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.7 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Public Utilities, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 2221.40 feet to the place of beginning of the easement herein described; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West second line, 68.16 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 999.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line, 706.16 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 638.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 933.40 feet to the place of beginning. Also, that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West line, 319.00 feet; thence East at right angles to said West line, 466.70 feet; thence South parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 09-007-001-15 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. TCF National Bank, a national banking association Dated: October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building 615 Griswold Street 77539310 Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 �Page 12 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner RECALL COMMITTEE, continued from page 8 knows that we have a need for a new township hall,” she said. According to one of the applications for stimulus funds, Ritchie requested almost $1,125,000 for construction of a new township hall. The application states that a design for a new hall was completed in 2005. If stimulus funds had been received, Ritchie said that the new township hall likely would have been located at the site of the township’s current hall or on property on Cressey Road that the township owns. That property was purchased by the township in 2005 for $100,000. When asked if the township bought the land to be used as the site for a new township hall, Ritchie, who served on the board when the land was purchased, said that without a review of previous minutes, she was unable to remember specifics. Michael Herzog, supervisor of the township at the time, could not be reached for comment. In a July 8 letter to Ritchie from James White, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones PLC that was provided by the com- mittee, White discussed several financing options involving bonds and loans that were available to the township for the construction of a new township hall. “As you can see, the selection of one of these ... options to best fit the needs of the Continued next page LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Chad A. Schondelmayer and Bowerman 10426 Cottonwood Court Unit 42 Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry Lorie K. State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539927 File Number: 617.1880 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Case No.: 09-302-CH Hon.: James H. Fisher BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS 2002-28, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-28 Plaintiff, v ROBERT J. MCCRATH, TACY J. MCCRATH, MARY E. KELLEY A/KA/ MARY E. WARNERS, BRAD ZOET, MICHELE ZOET, and MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Defendants. ________________________________________/ TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Jienelle R. Smith (P71924) Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48344 248-341-4606 T&T# 175359L03 ________________________________________/ ORDER FOR SUMMONS ON DEFENDANT MARY E. KELLEY A/K/A MARY E. WARNERS At a session of said court, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan on:10/14/09 PRESENT: HON.James H. Fisher CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court by exparte motion of counsel for Plaintiff, and the court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Summons issued on June 24, 2009 is extended to 03/24/2010 so that counsel may serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant, Mary E. Kelley a/k/a Mary E. Warners, in the following manner: By publication pursuant to MCR 2.106(D). IT IS SO ORDERED. This is not a final order. James H.Fisher CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 77539539 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) Scott E. Sackrider Lisa J. Sackrider 1068 Cherry Ln. Battle Creek, MI 49017 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE is hereby provided to Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, the borrower(s) and/or mortgagors (hereinafter Borrower) regarding the property located at 1068 Cherry Ln., Battle Creek, MI 49017. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Mark D. Hofstee, Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C., 3996 Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, MI 49418, (616) 531-7711. The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from October 27, 2009 foreclosure proceedings will not be commercial until 90 days after October 27, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. For more information, please call: Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Attorneys for Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union 3966 Chicago Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-7711 77539680 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Judith Ann Mishler, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4401 Barryville Rd, Nashville, MI 49073-9720. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 3, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 3, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539925 File # 292711F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES W. SUTHERLAND, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 19, 2005, in Document No. 1145092, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($157,118.93), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 3, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 1320 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EXCEPT THE WEST 230 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77539998 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dana M. Shoemaker, Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 1999, and recorded on October 19, 1999 in instrument 1036810, and rerecorded on April 19, 2000 in instrument 1043318, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Michigan State Housing Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 20/100 Dollars ($75,831.20), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 97 and 98 Original Plat of Village of Orangeville, According to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539512 File #151487F02 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Bobbi Ashdon 420 West Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539984 File Number: 283.0440 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann Gray and Dorman Gray, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008 and recorded August 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 200808110008140, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,415.26) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Southeastern Village Number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539446 File No. 310.6208 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Hess, a single woman and Wanda Mennega, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2003 and recorded November 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1117367, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight and 31/100 Dollars ($100,958.31) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Hastings Heights, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539647 File No. 310.5807 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David W. Baldwin, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2003, and recorded on July 16, 2003 in instrument 1108739, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 72/100 Dollars ($77,703.72), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 57 feet and 9 inches of the South 10 rods of Lots 9 and 10 of the Original Plat of the City formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539264 File #283395F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage given by TONY NIELSEN and VALERIE NIELSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagor; to ISABELLA BANK (a/k/a ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION, f/k/a GREENVILLE COMMUNITY BANK), a Michigan Banking Corporation, as Mortgagee, the Mortgage being dated June 19, 2001 and recorded July 19, 2001 as Instrument No. 1063281 of Barry County Records. By reason of such Default, as of 10/9/09 there is claimed due, for principal and interest at 6.990% percent per annum, the sum of $35,932.85. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof. Under the Power of Sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses (including the attorney fee) and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagee as provided by Law, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, at public venue at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, the place holding the Circuit Court, located at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 1 of Pleasant Valley Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 13. PP# 08-16-270-001-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be reduced as provided by said statute. 10/16/09 /S/ Steve Lobert (P56590) LOBERT & FRANSTED, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 119 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 77539428 (231) 796-7609 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Hop and Deborah L. Hop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to NPB Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on October 6, 2004 in instrument 1135069, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Leader Financial Services as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four And 50/100 Dollars ($90,594.50), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Supervisors Plat of Sunset Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539390 File #289925F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Wymer fka Brenda L. Pywell, single, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2003 and recorded June 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107219, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 38/100 Dollars ($40,916.38) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66, except the North 10 feet thereof, the original Plat of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539461 File No. 241.7493 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kathy Roseboom, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4749 Walnut Rdg, Battle Creek, MI 49017. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 2, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 2, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77539905 File # 220890F03 To: George E. Owen and Jane E. Owen 2222 Ernest Lane Nashville, MI 49073 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77539986 File Number: 617.1903 �Page 13 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner township is dependent upon the township’s considerations of several different factors including available funds on hand, whether or not the township has sufficient capacity within its current and future budgeted revenues to pay debt service on the bonds, whether or not the township would like to institute a millage levy to repay the debt, whether or not the township wants to submit the question of borrowing the money and undertaking the project to a vote of the people, or, in the alternative, whether the township wants to avoid a vote of the people, thereby keeping the decision at the township level,” White wrote, summariz- ing the letter. Ritchie explained that the letter was in response to inquiries she had made about the possibility of the township qualifying for a grant for construction of a new township hall. “All of his options were none that would benefit the township where we were at,” she said. “... I didn’t want a low-interest loan. I wanted free money or a grant. ... There’s no way that we could put another expenditure on our citizens at this time.” According to a repayment schedule provided by White with the letter, the issuance of a 30-year bond for construction of a new town- ship hall could be financed at an interest rate of approximately 4.375 percent for an annual payment of nearly $60,000 and with interest totaling just over $790,000 at the end of the 30-year period. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Robert Brown, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property known as 7100 NORTH MOE ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333, that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. ("Designated Agent"), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-5397400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Robert Brown also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) has/have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: November 5, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 77539909 ASAP# 3328811 11/05/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Debra A. Mays and John E. Mays, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 16, 2006, and recorded on November 30, 2006 in instrument 1173313, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Three And 23/100 Dollars ($106,903.23), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1220 and 1221 of The City (Formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539218 File #288451F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon Manni and Jennifer Manni, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2004, and recorded on June 14, 2004 in instrument 1129226, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($77,532.65), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 945 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539349 File #091252F02 Notice From Foreclosing Party to Borrower Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a To: Jeff Schantz Property located at 227 West South St, Hastings State law requires that you receive the following notice. Jeff Schantz has the right to request a meeting with the holder of the mortgage HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. HSBC Mortgage Services Inc has designated the law firm of Grand & Grand PLLC, 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 ("Designee") as its agent to make loan modification agreements as provided for my MCL 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Jeff Schantz may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority's website http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3571. If Jeff Schantz requests a meeting with Designee foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was mailed to the borrower. If Jeff Schantz and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Jeff Schantz abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's lawyer referral service is (800) 968-0738. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GRAND & GRAND PLLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated October 29, 2009, Grand & Grand PLLC Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services Inc 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 77539894 File # 75841 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Juliet M. Bourdo, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 13, 2003 in instrument 1097560, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine And 51/100 Dollars ($55,349.51), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 25 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, lying West of Marsh Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539281 File #289223F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Strotheide and Melissa Strotheide, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2004, and recorded on March 12, 2004 in instrument 1123557, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($66,172.43), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 92, Hardendorf Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539660 File #285810F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-0025437-DE Estate of Charles K. Miller, deceased. Date of birth: 12/19/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charles K. Miller, who lived at 3392 Elmwood Beach Rd., Middleville, Michigan died 10/04/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to William M. Wright, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at Suite 302, 206 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/30/2009 William M. Wright P23110 1605 Pinecone Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-6325 William M. Wright 1605 Pinecone Dr. Hastings, MI 49058 77539913 (269) 945-6325 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce Vinkemulder, a married man a/k/a Bruce D. Vinkemulder and Ana Vinkemulder, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 12, 2006, and recorded on June 19, 2006 in instrument 1164861, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred TwentyFour And 67/100 Dollars ($219,224.67), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Poplar Beach according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539291 File #283333F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Moore and Cameron Moore, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chemical Bank West, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2004, and recorded on April 9, 2004 in instrument 1125111, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($114,539.54), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the West 1/2 of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Section 25, then West 14 rods, thence South 40 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539896 File #286463F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025432 DE Estate of Lavern Claude Trantham, Deceased. Date of birth: 02/05/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lavern Claude Trantham, who lived at 7182 Kingsbury Road, Delton, Michigan died 09/20/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to John Trantham, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/29/2009 Thomas R. Blaising P24868 2861 Capital Avenue SW, Suite B Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 962-9058 John Trantham 7485 Herman Drive Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-6170 77539919 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 55/100 Dollars ($186,859.55), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539518 File #271128F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 5, 2004 in instrument 1124645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 55/100 Dollars ($78,842.55), including interest at 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence East 13 rods; Thence South 12 1/2 rods; Thence West 13 rods; Thence North 12 1/2 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539584 File #291641F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Kenneth Coulter, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property known as 1702 NORTH M-43 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058, that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. ("Designated Agent"), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-5397400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Kenneth Coulter also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) has/have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: November 5, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 77539901 ASAP# 3327748 11/05/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry L Washburn, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 19, 2006, and recorded on April 27, 2006 in instrument 1163677, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($159,748.88), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 12, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Boulder Creek Estates according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 23 of Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 15, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539296 File #282778F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian Southworth, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2006 and recorded June 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166024, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($113,503.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point where the highway crosses the line between Sections 17 and 18, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, said intersection being approximately 574 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18; thence Northwesterly 66 feet; thence South to Highwater Mark of Lake; thence Easterly along shore of Lake to section line; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539642 File No. 617.1398 �Page 14 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner City council approves land use, zoning and wind turbines by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer At its Oct. 26 meeting, Hastings City Council approved a recommendation from the Hastings Planning Commission and the Joint Planning Commission (JPC) to amend the pre- liminary interim urban service agreement (PIUSA) of the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan to include the site of the proposed hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43 highways. The amendment also included all the properties on M-43 and M-37 between the proposed POLICE BEAT Domestic violence suspect shoots self A 79-year-old Lake Odessa man, suspected of domestic violence, remains in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids in stable condition after apparently shooting himself in the chest. Friday, Oct. 30, Michigan State troopers from the Ionia post were dispatched to a domestic violence complaint the 13000 block of South State Road in Odessa Township. The suspect reportedly was wielding a gun and threatening the caller. Upon arrival, troopers located the female caller hiding in an outbuilding on the property and were able to move her to a safe location. The woman reported that she had heard at least one gunshot come from inside the residence before the police arrived. Joined by deputies from the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department, troopers surrounded the residence. The Michigan State Police Emergency Service Team was called in to attempt to get the suspect to surrender. At approximately 6:35 p.m., the suspect walked out of the residence and was taken into custody. The man appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest, and paramedics from Life ambulance began treating him for injuries. He was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids were he remains in stable condition. The incident remains under investigation. Also assisting the state police were members of the Ionia Public Safety, Ionia County Victims Advocates group, Lake Odessa Police Department, Lake Odessa Fire Department, Life EMS-Ionia and Grand Rapids, and the Ionia County Road Commission. Three Battle Creek residents charged with home invasion in Barry County Wednesday, Oct. 21, a Barry County Sheriff Deputy arrested two men and one woman in connection with a home invasion after responding to a reported suspicious situation in Johnstown Township. A resident who lives in a remote area of Johnstown Township, became suspicious and called the sheriff’s department when a young female knocked on his door and asked for directions to Battle Creek. The caller was able to give a description of a small white vehicle and provide a license plate number. The deputy located the vehicle, which he stopped for speeding. During the traffic stop guns, wrapped in a blanket, were discovered in the back seat. All three of the occupants in the car were interviewed, and it was discovered that they had just broken into a home where they had stolen the guns, a safe and a lock box. All items were recovered, and the three occupants of the car, James Anthony Broestler, 26; Michael Paul Knapp, 26; and Jessica May Olney, 25; all of Battle Creek, were arrested and arraigned on charges of home invasion. hospital and the existing PIUSA. In a memo to the council, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that although Rutland Charter Township had previously requested the amendment that would allow the City to provide municipal services to the hospital site under an urban services agreement, Rutland is now considering another option to provide services to the site. “The JPC and the Hastings Planning Commission have recommended that the city council adopt the amendment modifying the PIUSA as previously requested by Rutland Township as a proactive way to potentially accommodate future managed growth and development along the West M-37/M-43 corridor,” he wrote, noting that any amendment to the joint land use plan must be approved by all entities participating in he JPC before it goes into effect. “It is my understanding that Rutland Township Planning Commission has recommended to the Rutland Township Board that the PUISA amendment be adopted, but the Rutland Township Board has not yet acted on the amendment. It is also my understanding that Barry County has suspended consideration of the PIUSA amendment until such time as the Rutland Township Board takes formal action on the amendment.” “Why does the City always have to take the lead on these things, and the jurisdiction that is involved is sitting on its hands?” asked Council Member Frank Campbell before the vote. “I have a real problem with that. We’re just supplying the needs out there ... but sure as the world, what’s going to happen, it’s going to hit the press that we’re taking the lead on this thing and doing it. I’m getting tired of it. The City is not trying to do anything outside of its jurisdiction. Until such a time as Rutland Township does their part, implements the program, then asks us to implement it, I’d be the first one to vote for it right after they did it. At this point, I’m not in favor of taking the lead on it.” Hastings Mayor Bob May said the Joint Planning Commission the joint land use plan are group efforts. “It’s us, along with the rest that they (the JPC) are asking,” he said. “I don’t see a reason why we can’t step up to the plate. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into this, and I don’t think we should be ashamed of speaking out.” “I would think it would be more appropriate to have Rutland Township approve it first, saying they are requesting it. But I see no reason why we shouldn’t get it out of the way and have them know we are willing to do it before they take the action,” said Council Member Brenda McNabb-Stange. Mansfield reiterated that the amendment would only go into effect if all entities approved it. “This may all be for naught ... but I think it shows good faith on the City’s part, and I think it shows a proactive stance in trying to accommodate and plan for regional development, as does the JPC,” he added. The amendment was approved by a 6-2 vote with Council Member Don Tubbs absent and Campbell and fellow Council Member Dave Tossava casting the dissenting votes. The council unanimously adopted an ordinance creating a neighborhood edge zone. COURT NEWS Royden Ivan Howard, 36, of Hastings pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was sentenced Oct. 29 by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to 12 months in jail, with credit for two days served, ordered to pay $1,628 in fines and costs and placed on probation for 36 months. Howard was placed on work release, and the last 10 months of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of costs and fines. Christopher David Murray, 35, of Bay City pleaded guilty to domestic violence/aggravated assault Oct. 9 and was sentenced last week to nine months in jail with credit for 106 days served. He is to be released upon payment of $1,095 in court cost. Sex offenders spotted at Delton football game Thomas John Ulrich, 19, of Hastings pleaded guilty to failure to comply with the sex offender registration act and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for nine days served, ordered to pay $378 in court costs and placed on probation for 24 months. Barry County Sheriff deputies recently responded to two reports of registered sex offenders violating their probation by attending a football game at Delton-Kellogg High School. The incidents occurred Friday, Sept. 18. When approached by a deputy, the first man, who had been observed sitting in his car and later standing near the track which surrounds the football field, said he was waiting to pick up his child after the game. The second man was in the stadium, sitting in the first row of the bleachers in front of the cheerleaders with a video camera. He said he was there to watch his child participate in the event. In each case, the deputy reminded the men that it was a violation for them to observe or attend games or sporting events and said that a report of the incident would be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Hastings woman arraigned for false felony report Hastings man arrested for domestic assault Hastings police officers responded to a reported domestic assault Sunday, Nov. 1, at a residence in the 400 block of South Jefferson Street. Officers met with the 22-year-old victim who said that she had been in a verbal argument with her boyfriend over personal matters and during the course of the argument, she was grabbed around the neck and choked. The suspect, who was identified as Kyle McCracken, 25, from Hastings, was confronted by officers a short time later, and he admitted to being involved in an argument but denied assaulting the victim. However, injuries to the victim were consistent with what she said had occurred. McCracken was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic Assault. Failure to dim lights leads to arrests A Hastings Police officer arrested two Battle Creek residents during a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Michigan Avenue at approximately 10:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. The officer, traveling southbound on Michigan Avenue, stopped a northbound vehicle after the driver failed to dim her headlights. During the stop, it was learned that the driver, identified as Brenda Graham, 52, and her passenger Morgan Howlett, 22, were both wanted on outstanding warrants out of Battle Creek. During the course of their arrest, the women also were found to be in possession of marijuana and crack cocaine. Graham and Howlett were both transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail and are facing additional charges for possessing narcotics. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Hastings man arrested on variety of charges Hastings Police arrested a Hastings man on charges of disorderly conduct after he failed to comply with an officer’s requests to refrain from yelling obscenities and attempting to start a fight. During the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 1, officers were in the area of the 900 block of South East Street when they observed the suspect, who was identified as David Mcbrayer, 37, from Hastings, who was also wanted for questioning in a malicious destruction of property complaint that occurred earlier in the day. When officers made contact with Mcbrayer, he began yelling obscenities and fled on foot. During a brief chase, Mcbrayer was confronted by a citizen and was in the act of instigating a fight with that person when the officer took him into custody. Mcbrayer was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol consumption appears to have been a factor in the incident. Ashley Vincent, 18, of Hastings was arraigned in Barry County District Court Friday, Oct. 30, on a charge of false report of a felony. Vincent allegedly filed the false police report Thursday, Oct. 22, when she told a Hastings officer that someone had stolen a Cadillac Seville belonging to her boyfriend Jeffrey Scott Travis, sometime late Oct. 21 or early Oct. 22, and that the keys had been left in the center console. While the report was being filed, the vehicle was used in a breaking and entering incident followed with a pursuit by the Michigan State Police. Hastings Police were able to make a connection of the alleged victim to Travis, who was subsequently arrested by the Prairieville Township Police and arraigned on a charge of home invasion for several breaking and entering incidents throughout Barry County in recent months. Vincent was brought into to police headquarters where she admitted to filing a Ashley Vincent false police report. Her pre-exam hearing has been set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. Couple arrested and arraigned for criminal sexual conduct Tuesday, Oct. 27, Hastings Police arrested a Hastings couple on a criminal sexual conduct complaint involving a minor child. Robert Smelser, 49, and Jennifer Carlile, 35, were arraigned in Barry County District Court Wednesday, Oct. 28, for their involvement during the incidents, which appear to have taking place at their residence over the past several months. The 7-year-old victim has been taken into protective custody and placed in foster care. Smelser was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and three counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. Carlile was charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. Smelser waived his right to a pre-exam hearing within 14 days; his pre-exam is set for Wednesday, Dec. 2. Carlile’s pre-exam hearing was set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Hastings Police report safe Halloween The Hastings Police Department reports that it was a safe Halloween weekend, and that no major incidents were reported during the weekend. “It appears that a good time was had by all within the city during the annual trick-ortreating event,” said Sgt. Mike Leedy. Residents reminded of parking ordinance The Hastings Police Department is reminding citizens that city ordinance prohibits parking on city streets between 2 and 6 a.m. The ordinance is in effect year-round, but is enforced more strictly during the winter months, when the city’s department of public works is likely to be out early in the morning snowplowing. Cars left parked in the streets are a hazard and prevent the city crews from doing their jobs efficiently. Over the next couple of weeks, officers will be writing warning tickets and will then begin citing violators. Robert Smelser Jennifer Carlile Before the vote, Campbell questioned the boundaries of the new zone. “The language that’s in (the proposed ordinance) gives an idea of where it will be located,” said Mansfield. “But the limits and the actual properties that will be rezoned will be resolved by the planning commission and the property owners as we move forward. There will be public hearing to determine exactly where it’s located. The language that is in here was the suggested location developed in the comprehensive community plan, but its for information only, essentially.” Campbell expressed concern that some of the city’s older homes between Court Street and Green Street west of Broadway might be negatively impacted if that area is not included in the neighborhood edge zoning district. “That neighborhood is zoned residential, which would be even more restrictive than this neighborhood edge,” replied Mansfield. “That is an R-2 zone which is more protected than this NE (neighborhood edge) zone. The NE zone is to provide a little more latitude for development that wouldn’t be traditional residential development in areas that were previously zoned typically apartment/office (A/O) so that there were some other types of commercial uses. This is a combination, transitional use between those two zones. “I think we are protecting even stronger those neighborhood to the south of Court Street. The planning commission was absolutely adamant about that; they wouldn’t be compromised one bit,” Mansfield added. Campbell said he was concerned that the new zone wouldn’t protect owners of older homes with smaller lots. Hastings City Development Director John Hart said the comprehensive community plan took that into account, and the neighborhood edge zone would help to preserve the historic flavor of the area. “What we are doing is creating an ability to take an area and rezone it this way; we are not rezoning anything tonight. There is no effect on the properties that are used as examples,” said Council Member Dave Jasperse. “I think this gives them (property owners in a neighborhood edge zone) more flexibility in using their property. Their property is not necessarily residential ... it’s between the two things. It’s designed between the residential and the downtown area, but there may be other areas you can do that. But, we’re not rezoning them at all tonight. We’re just creating a district that we could rezone, should that opportunity arise. “I think the planning commission’s goals are very consistent with yours,” said Mansfield. I think they want to protect the neighborhood yet facilitate development that makes sense.” The council also adopted an ordinance regulating installation and use of wind turbines within in the city as recommended by the planning commission. The ordinance allows the placement of wind energy systems (WES) in any zoning district in the city as long as it meets all the requirements and conditions set forth in the ordinance. The new ordinance requires the owner to acquire a permit before installing the WES less than 35 feet in height and a special landuse permit with more stringent requirements for a WES greater than 35 feet in height. According to Mansfield, the ordinance is designed to provide standards to reduce or eliminate adverse off-site impact such as noise, falling hazards or electrical shock. “We don’t feel there is any likelihood of getting any large-scale turbines in the city of Hastings because the winds we have here are not conducive to real energy development,” he said. “There may be some people that just want to make a ‘green’ contribution or want to offset a very small portion of their energy cost and want to do it through a wind turbine.” “There’s a lot of new development in this area and a lot of new technology. I don’t think this takes into account a lot of the new stuff, but I think its a good start” said McNabbStange. “As those new things come along, we’ll just have to be flexible and modify this as need to accommodate what makes sense.” The motion to adopt the ordinance was approved by a 7-1 vote with Jasperse casting the dissenting vote. The council set a workshop for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to hear a report from auditors relating to the City’s financial records for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Page 15 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Bulldogs bull their way past HHS For the past few weeks it had been the Hastings’ Saxons running over their competition in the O-K Gold Conference. That didn’t continue in the Division 3 state playoffs. Byron Center ended the Hastings varsity football season Friday night, with a 41-6 victory over the Saxons in a Pre-District contest at Jenison High School. Byron Center outgained the Saxons 317 yards to 183 on the ground for the night, limiting Hastings to just over four yards per carry. That number was bumped up nearly a yard by back-up quarterback Gage Pederson, who had four rushes for 65 yards including a 22-yard touchdown run in the final minutes for the Saxons. The Bulldogs’ Derek Sievers rushed 16 times for 113 yards, and two touchdowns. He scored on a three-yard run in the opening quarter, then added a 25-yard TD run early in the second. Byron Center built a 28-0 half-time lead, on a five-yard TD run by Zac Cross and a 10yard TD pass from Matt Giarmo to Aaron VanderHuevel. Byron Center started both of those possessions in a good spot after picking up fumbles by the Saxons. The Bulldogs eventually pushed their advantage to 41-0. Giarmo scored on a one-yard run for the Bulldogs in the third quarter, then Derek Ansley added a 24-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs advance to face East Grand Rapids this weekend in the Division 3 District Championship game, at EGR. The Pioneers are 10-0 on the year, after topping Forest Hills Eastern 43-0 Friday. Byron Center improves to 9-1 with the win over the Saxons, and Hastings falls to 7-3. There weren’t many pass attempts in the wind and the rain, but the Saxons ended up throwing more than twice as many passes as their opponents. Of course, Giarmo only attempted two passes, completing the one for a TD. Saxon quarterback Sean McKeough was 0for-4 through the air. The Saxons’ Gage Pederson races around the right side of the Byron Center defense at the start of his 22-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLING SCORES Mixerettes Kent Oil 22-10; NBT 19-13; James Process Service 18-14; Dewey’s Auto Body 18-14; Nashville Chiropractic 15-17; Sassy Babes 14-18; Dean’s Dolls 14-18; Good Friends 824. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 168; K. Eberly 173; D. Snyder 187; T. Christopher 187-525; N. Goggins 155-437; K. Fowler 167-464; B. Anders 171-473; D. James 199; J. Rice 197-543; S. Smith 176-478. The Saxons’ Tom Davis trips up Byron Center running back Derek Sievers during Friday night’s Division 3 Pre-District contest in Jenison. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDRICK L. DROBNY JR., A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2007, and recorded on September 4, 2007, in Document No. 20070904-0001578, and modified on December 17, 2008, recorded January 14, 2009, in Document No. 20090114-0000328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred TwentySix Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($166,126.52), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST 60.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77539466 Southfield, MI 48075 Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 25-11; Usedtobe #1 22.513.5; Be Happy 22-14; Butterfingers 22-14; Three Gals and a Guy 20-16; King Pins 19.516.5; Kuempel 18-18; Sun Risers 18-18; Early Risers 18-18; Ward’s Friends 15-21; Just Friends 9-27; M&M’s 7-29. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 183-488; S. Krystiniak 157; S. Merrill 196-546; C. Stuart 178; Y. Markley 124; E. Moore 140; S. Patch 197; L. Yoder 150-371. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Boniface 174; D. Murphy 176; C. Atkinson 193-524; M. Schondelmayer 170; W. Mallekoote 171; P. Gasper 215-568. Country Daycare 14; The Heath Gang 13; Late Arrivals 112; Sunday Snoozers 10. Women’s Good Games and Series - A. Hubbell 183-507; M. Olin 168-434; K. Farlee 148-426; D. Roberts 146-397; S. Henry 139374; B. James 181; H. Helmer 105. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 257-634; M. Eaton 241-601; M. Kidder 233-567; B. Heath 193-520; T. Cooley 161-443; JJ Britten 149-439; M. Bassett 153356; DJ James 244; S. Olin 220; E. Bartlett 207; T. Heath 203; B. Shafer 201; B. Allen 196. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 24.5; Grove Street Cafe 21; Barry County Red Cross 20; Boyce Milk Hauler 17; Hurless Machine Shop 15; J-Bar Antique Tractors 10.5. Men’s High Games - T. Graham 234; K. Armstrong 211; P. Scobey 221; D. blakely 203; C. Steeby 191; G. Hause 179; K. Beebe 178; D. Risher 177; L. Porter 170. Men’s High Series - T. Graham 557; K. CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 For Sale National Ads Real Estate AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. 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(269)948-0958 8:00-5:00 d Sunday Night Mixed Skabbs 23; Sandbaggers 22; Funky Bowlers 21; Team Ate 20; Lanes Divided 19; Straight Liners 18; Pinchasers 15; Shelly’s Hornets share championship with Vikings Lakewood’s 17th consecutive volleyball conference championship will be shared with the Hornets of Williamston. Williamston knocked off the Viking varsity team 3-1 in the championship match Saturday afternoon at Corunna High School. The Hornets won by the scores of 25-17, 2527, 25-23, 25-20. The Vikings were slated to open the Class B district tournament at Eaton Rapids in the semifinals Wednesday night against Gull Lake. The winner of that match takes on either Delton Kellogg or Hastings in the district championship match Friday night at 7 p.m. Tuesday Trios Colman’s 29-7; CBS 21-19; Lucky Strikes 21-15; Lynn Denton Agency 20.5-19.5; Lu’s team 19.5-20.5; Trouble 19-21; Quick Resp Fire 19-21; Super crisp 18-18; Twisted Sister’s 14-18; Sister’s 13-19; Latecomers 1113; Team 12 0-24. High Games - Shirlee 222; Tammy D. 225; Deb 190; Mary 191; Heather K. 178; Peg 168; Esper 161; Merl 173; Renee 172; Paula 183. Kim 151; Penny 150; Lisa 172; Julie 182; Barb 160; Heather R. 156; Cathy H. 151. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 19.5-12.5; Four Pals 16.515.5; The River 16-12*; Mill’s Landing 1418; Hair Care 14-14*; NBT 12-20. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - J. Pettengill 114-311; R. Pitts 167-443; G. Potter 159-386; E. Moore 146-402. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 23; Spencers Towing & Tire 21; Shirlee’s *@#* Family 19; Dum Schitz 18; 9 N-A-Wiggle 17; Ten Pins 16 1/2; Heads Out 16; Oldies But Goodies 16; Spare Time 15; Haldan 14; The 4 B’s 13 1/2; All But One 11; Team #13 4; Part Time 4. Women’s Good Games and Series - F. Bell 206-540; C. Thomson 187-471; S. McKee 235; L. Potter 211; J. Madden 205; M. Daniel 192; R. Murrah 183; M. Sears 180; K. Matthews 143; L. Clark 136; N. Taylor 133. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 223-631; M. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. �Page 16 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Delton Kellogg girls tip their way to another title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hitters abound up front for the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team. Terin Norris, Adrianna Culbert, Hannah Williams, Katie Searles, and Carly Boehm all have the ability from time to time to dent gymnasium floors. Those big hits were few and far between though in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament championship match Saturday afternoon at Pennfield High School. Pennfield was trying to prevent them, so the maroon and white Panthers took what Pennfield was offering. “Instead of just staying with what we wanted to do, we were tipping short. (Pennfield) just never came out of it, so we took it,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen. “That’s all they have to do. They get a little impatient sometimes, because they want to hit, hit, hit.” Delton Kellogg, ranked second in the state in Class B, won its second consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association championship with a 25-20, 25-11, 25-17 win over the host Panthers. “I think we’re quicker (than Pennfield),” said Delton Kellogg’s Williams. “We’re smaller, so we have to be quicker. We took what they gave us, the short tips. They didn’t change, and we abused it really.” Culbert and Norris led the way with 14 kills each. Norris also had three blocks and 34 assists in the championship match. Culbert had a team-high five aces. Katie Marshall led the defense in the back row with 11 digs. Pennfield got 22 assists and eight digs from Megan Either, and ten kills and eight digs from Cassie Pelleni to lead the way. Kristen Erikson had a team-high 11 digs. Everyone played well in the championship match for Delton, which was by far the team’s best performance of the day. “You’re always looking for leaders,” Magelssen said. “I thought (Williams) was just very vocal, and telling the kids where to go and where to hit. She was just a little louder (than normal). Her energy level was higher.” The Delton team could have used even more energy early in the day. “In the morning, we were playing Hackett. They’re an okay team, but we were just going through the motions,” said Williams. Delton started out with a 25-13, 25-20, 257 win over the Fighting Irish, then downed Kalamazoo Christian 25-17, 25-18, 25-15. Magelssen wasn’t happy, especially after the first match. “It was not good,” Williams said. “He was just disappointed in our effort.” “I don’t really care about winning and losing here,” Magelssen said. “All I care about is playing as hard as we can with some enthusiasm, and having fun. If we do that we’re going to win.” Culbert led the Delton girls on the day overall with 35 kills and 13 aces. Norris had 88 assists and nine blocks. Marshall led the team in digs with 36. Delton Kellogg was slated to start the Class B state tournament in the district semifinals against Hastings Wednesday evening at Eaton Rapids High School. The winner of that contest will play in the district championship match Friday at 7 p.m. against either Gull Lake or Lakewood. Schoolcraft was third at the league tournament, topping Kalamazoo Christian in the match for third. Delton Kellogg’s Adrianna Culbert tips a shot over the net for a kill Saturday against Pennfield as teammate Abby Culbert watches the play. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams fires an attack between a pair of Kalamazoo Christian blockers during their semifinal round match at Saturday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament hosted by Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dux down Trojans in district by Brett Bremer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There’s a time and place for trickery. That time wasn’t Monday night, and the place wasn’t Allegan High School. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team was bounced from the Class B District Tournament with a 3-0 loss against Zeeland West. The Dux won by the scores of 25-16, 25-20, 25-20. “We just didn’t finish any of the plays. Every time we got a great set, we tipped it. Obviously, it wasn’t working,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. Dux’ setter Taylor Kraai was a bit more deceptive, and successful with her few quick tips over the net. She finished with four kills and 21 assists. Many of the Trojans’ tips weren’t quick surprise attacks, they were just sending a free ball over the net for the Zeeland West offense to play. Thornapple Kellogg had a 13-11 lead in game one, before a string of eight straight points for the Dux on the serve of Kraai put her team in command. The Trojans battled back from big deficits in game two and three to make things interesting, but couldn’t overtake the Dux. Alyssa Weesie was one of the few attackers pounding the ball for the Trojans at the net. She ended the night with seven kills and 20 digs too. Hana Hunt added seven kills. Erin Ellinger had 14 assists for the Trojans, League will change hoops slate rather than put up stink It funny what people will put up a stink over, and what they won’t. Walking into the impressive Quest Center on the campus of Grand Rapids Christian High School for a Class A volleyball district match Tuesday evening I passed a man and who I assume were his three daughters. They were talking to some people in a car, and heard him mention that they were here to see the volleyball match, even though Grand Rapids Christian wasn’t playing that first contest of the night. The family had passed me by the time I had gotten in line to get into the gym, and I just caught the tail end of a conversation again. The lady with the tickets was saying she was sorry, but all spectators had to pay $5 to get in because it was an MHSAA Tournament contest. Dad had to say sorry to the girls, who looked to be between about five and 13, it was too expensive. I wanted to plunk down $20 onto the table, so the girls could see the volleyball game, but the couple of ones in my pocket weren’t going to cover that. I felt a little guilty flashing my media badge as they walked away, and wanted to put up a stink and ask why the lady at the counter couldn’t have just let them sneak in. I suppose that wouldn’t have been fair to the next person, who did have their five dollars and was forking it over to watch the high school girls do their thing. And that’s what high school sports is all about now right? Being fair. The Michigan Women’s Commission (MWC) put up a stink this summer, filing a complaint with the state Department of Civil Rights saying that the Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) is discriminating against girls. The CAAC for the past two seasons has been holding its girls’ basketball games and then boys’ basketball games on Friday nights. Rather than put up a stink of its own, the CAAC has relented and will start playing girls basketball games second beginning with the 2010-2011 school year and then alternate who goes first from one year to the next. I saw a quote from a representative from the MWC wondering how college basketball recruiters would struggle to see girls’ basketball games that started so early (at about 6 p.m.). To me the easiest solution to that problem would be to move girls’ basketball to the fall, so that coaches aren’t as busy during the high school season. Maybe they could switch the season with volleyball. But that’s another stink, kind of. I wondered how long it would be before someone complained about the CAAC doing it the way it has been? It didn’t take long. Once again the system is shaken up for the privileged few. I had this talk with Hastings athletic director and wrestling coach Mike Goggins at the end of the Division 3 girls’ golf finals a few weeks ago. He said he’s been asked how many wrestlers he’s had go on to college with Division 1 scholarships. Matt Watson, who’s now at Buffalo, is the first. Goggins said that when he gives that answer people are surprised because of how good the Saxon wrestling program has been. The truth is having one isn’t too shabby. Out the last seven or eight years Watson makes the third D1 wrestler I can think of, after Lakewood’s Alan O’Donnell and Eddie Phillips. Think of how good Lakewood, Thornapple Kellogg, and Hastings’ wrestling programs have been recently. Think of how big they have been most of the time. Between the three of them there are 100 to 150 kids out for wrestling in a given year. Out of all those wrestlers, three have gone on to wrestle at the D1 level. Shouldn’t the stink be that all those other basketball playing girls are now having their schedules jerked around to make things easier on those four or five girls who are going to play at the next level? Stephanie Betcher 22 digs, and Katie Lark added five assists. “The underclassmen, I told them that this should get you fired up for next year,” said Woodall. “Whatever it is, you have to have the desire to win and not be a mediocre team. That’s something you can’t coach. You can have all the talent in the world, and unless you do it in a game it doesn’t mean anything.” There are plenty of underclassmen for the Trojans to consider those words leading into next fall. The Trojans had just four seniors on their roster. “(They need to remember) the feeling of losing to a team like this, which is an okay team, but they don’t have any huge weapons. That should fire you up, that horrible feeling we just lost to that team we could have beat.” Mallory Otten was the top weapon for the Dux, finishing with ten kills. Samantha Borst added six, and Allie Hassevoort four. The Trojans’ Hana Hunt blocks an attack by Zeeland West’s Samantha Borst during game two Monday at Allegan. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s Cassie Holwerda meets up with Zeeland West’s Taylor Kraai high above the net during game two of Monday’s Class B District opener at Allegan High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HYAA Football 7th Grade Gold In its last game of the year, the Saxon Gold team defeated Leslie 29–8. The Gold defense shut down the Leslie team after the first quarter, holding them to one TD for the night. Leading the team on defense were Jason Slaughter with five tackles; Adam Post and Evan Hart both picked up three each; and Ben Herbstreith, Logan Gray, Ryan Johnston, and Travis Hoffman each had two each. Picking up solo tackles for the team were Mike Johnston, Jake Zimmerman, and Richard Barbee. Draven Pederson picked off two Blackhawk passes and Herbstreith picked off another one. The Saxon offense, behind lineman Ryan Johnston, Hoffman, Jaleel Richardson, Jared Bailey, Zach Carpenter, Post, and Austin Clow rushed for over 200 yards and added 77 yards passing. Slaughter rushed for 65 yards, had two touchdowns and one extra point. Hart picked up another 63 yards rushing; while M. Johnston picked up 43 yards and another Saxon touchdown, and one extra point for the team. Pederson ran for 29 yards. Hoffman had eight rushing yards, and Herbstreith and Caleb Engle both picked up six yards rushing. Post scored another Saxon touchdown on a 50-yard TD pass from Slaughter. Post had a total of two catches with 76 yards for the team. Zach Carpenter kicked one extra point. �Page 17 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Rendon returns, helps Panthers to State Finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was supposed to be a joke. After not running in a race since Oct. 2 because a stress fracture in his left tibia, Delton Kellogg senior Nick Rendon brought a pair of crutches Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Race at Portage West Middle School. “I was going to take them to the starting line and then throw them away. It turned out I really needed them at the end,” said Rendon. Rendon needed help getting out of the chute Saturday, and was on the crutches as he headed over to the team tent to celebrate the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team’s third place finish, which earned the team a spot in the Division 3 State Finals this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Rendon will return to the state finals for the second consecutive year, along with senior teammate Brandon Humphreys. Rendon was 20th in the race in 18 minutes 6 seconds, just behind teammate Tyler Bourdo who came in 19th in 18:05. “This kid is a beast,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. “Oh my goodness. His last race was at the Otsego Invitational.” “He was begging to run races. He gave up All-Barry County. He gave up All-KVA. He had one race left.” “I think it was worth it,” Rendon said. Rendon also gave up a lot of time, spending hours and hours in the pool and on the elliptical at the Sherman Lake YMCA. Ryan Watson led the Panthers, placing sixth in 17:24. Humphreys was eighth in Delton Kellogg’s Nick Rendon (center) is helped out of the chute by teammates Brandon Humphreys (left) and Taylor Bourdo at the end of Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 17:30. Kannon Hoffman rounded out the scorers for the Panther boys, placing 39th in 19:06. The top 15 individuals in each regional race around the state this weekend, and top three, or four, teams earned spots in the state finals. Delton Kellogg freshman Brianna Russell and sophomore Jolene Drum both earned spots in the girls’ state finals based on their individual performances. “Kannon Hoffman was out there alone, our number five,” Grimes said. “He had the weight of the world on him, and I think it was a big inspiration for these guys to have Nick out running with them again.” Delton’s boys finished with 91 points, behind regional champion Hackett Catholic Central and Bangor. Both of those team’s top five runners combined for 79 points, with the Irish coming out on top thanks to the sixthrunner tie-breaker. Bloomingdale was fourth with 100 points, and will also head to the state finals thanks to the rule that provides a trip for any fourthplace regional team that has four runners finish in the top 20. Schoolcraft was fifth with 135 points, followed by Parchment 144, Buchanan 192, Hartford 216, Gobles 229, Constantine 234, Dowagiac Union 268, Maple Valley 335, Watervliet 357, and Berrien Springs 371. Parchment’s Stuart Crowell was the individual boys’ champion, coming in in 16:31. Bangor’s David Watson was second in 16:44, and Schoolcraft’s Craig Charlton third in 16:49. Maple Valley had Joe Benedict place 22nd in 18:09, Darius France 73rd in 21:05, Christian Schmadicke 79th in 21:27, Zach Mellville 81st in 21:36, and Robbie Hanford 96th in 24:43. The regional champions from Hackett were led by Brendan Molony, who was fifth in 17:19. Michael Myers was 13th in 17:43, Peter Herzog 15th in 17:51, Philip Herzog 21st in 18:07, and Connor Bresnahan 25th in 18:26. It was a big day for the KVA, which also had its girls’ championship team Schoolcraft take a regional title. The Eagles won with 52 points, led by individual champion Krista Broekema who finished in 19:47. On her heels for much of the race was Russell, who earned a spot in the state finals with her runner-up time of 20:05. “I was really trying to pace her there,” said Russell of Broekema. “I got the pace on her and was hoping to sprint it out at the end. Then she got away.” Russell ran two years of middle school cross country at Delton Kellogg, but still gets nerves before big races. She said she wasn’t sure before Saturday that she wanted to go to the state finals because of how big a race that is. The Panthers’ Ryan Watson turns through the woods just ahead of Bloomingdale's Joe Sapp during the second mile Saturday in Portage. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Running with the upperclassmen, and I knew everyone would be really good,” Russell said. “I’m just a freshman. I was nervous. I don’t like nervousness at all.” “It just really comes and goes. I just tell myself I’m going to do good, but they come right back when I start thinking about it.” The nerves didn’t bother her much at the regional race. Buchanan’s Torrie Eger was 15 seconds back in 20:20, and Schoolcraft’s Katilee Bensley fourth in 20:32. They’ll be joined at the state finals by Drum, who was ninth in 21:03. “I’m so happy for that,” Russell said. “I told her if I made it to state, you better make it too.” Maple Valley’s Lauren Trumble just missed a spot, placing 16th in 21:38. Neither the Lion girls’ or Delton girls’ team was far from the top three. Behind Delton Kellogg freshman Brianna Russell cruises along towards a runnerup finish at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Meet in Portage. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Schoolcraft, Berrien Springs was second with 80 points followed by Bangor 112, Buchanan 123, Maple Valley 143, Delton Kellogg 172, Coloma 180, Hackett Catholic Central 185, Gobles 201, Hartford 242, Constantine 274, Parchment 296, Watervliet 372, GalesburgAugusta 381, and Dowagiac Union 402. Behind the top two for Delton’s girls, Taylor Hennessey was 44th in 23:23, Kelsey Sofia 48th in 23:34, and Renee McConahay 74th in 24:46. Maple Valley had Pantera Rider place 29th in 22:35, Kaytlin Furlong 30th in 22:38, Megan Shoemaker 32nd in 22:43, and Maggie Otholt 40th in 23:12. A Saxon surprise at Gold tourney Maple Valley teammates Lauren Trumble (630) and Megan Shoemaker (629) race along together during the early stages of Saturday morning’s Division 3 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘Christmas Presentation’ continues to benefit Pennock Foundation Every team wants to be playing its best heading into the postseason tournament. That’s exactly what the varsity volleyball team is doing. The Saxons advanced to last night’s Class B District semifinals against Delton Kellogg by scoring a 3-0 win over Charlotte in the opening round of the tournament Monday at Eaton Rapids. That win came on the heels of a fourth place finish at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference Tournament in Caledonia, where the Saxons entered the day as the seventh seed. Hastings started the day at Caledonia Saturday by defeating second seeded South Christian 16-25, 25-17, 15-13. “This game was definitely the highlight of the day, and the season,” said Hastings head coach Gina McMahon. “The girls were on the whole match. We did a great job with every skill, serve receive, a great job passing the ball to our setter, running many offensive plays due to Roni’s setting, aggressive serving, and big blocks.” “Like I said last week, we had to go into Saturday with a good attitude, mental toughness, aggressiveness and confidence. We did all of that plus more.” There was still more volleyball to play. Wayland downed the Saxons in their next match 25-20, 25-20, but Hastings bounced back to beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central 25-23, 25-18. “Even though we lost, we still played very well,” McMahon said of the loss to Wayland. “The girls were still up and showed a lot of intensity, but not on a consistent basis. Sometimes, we were flat and could not control the pace of the game.” The Saxons pulled together to earn the win over the Cougars, who came into the tournament seeded fifth. Then in the match to determine third and fourth place, the Saxons saw South Christian again. “By this time, the girls were exhausted,” McMahon said. “They were mentally, physically and emotionally drained. You could see it in their faces even before the match started. However, they fought hard and gave it their Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Joyce Guenther (left) and Kathy Carter, volunteers at Penn-Nook Gift Shop, model some of the jackets that will be available at the annual Christmas Presentation, which continues today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The window display features some of the unique items at the sale, which is being held in the conference center of Pennock Hospital in Hastings. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Varsity Singers Jazz Night at Middle Villa Inn The Hastings High School Varsity Singers will hold their third annual Jazz Night 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Greenery Room at the Middle Villa Inn, 4611 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville. The program will feature a variety of jazz tunes sung by members of the Varsity Singers as well as big band numbers performed by Les Jazz. The evening also includes a buffet dinner and a silent auction. Tickets for the event are $20 per person and are still available at King’s Appliances, State Grounds, Family Fare, Bosley Pharmacy, or from any Varsity Singer. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction benefit the Varsity Singers to cover program costs and trips. Thornapple Manor is now accepting applications for: ~ 2 nd Shift Certified Nursing Assistants (You must be available to work any day of the week as we are unable to coordinate with special schedules) ~ 2 nd Shift Custodial We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in our business office. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 No phone calls please. EOE 77540016 best shot.” The Sailors scored a 25-13, 25-14 victory. “It was a great day and a great experience for the players,” McMahon said. “Saturday’s level of play was a big ego booster for the players. I knew they had it in them. It just took a while to find it.” Kayla Vogel had 38 kills for the Saxons on the day, Roni Hayden 63 assists, and Jena Bailey four aces including one that capped the win over the Sailors. In the district opener at Eaton Rapids Monday night, the Saxons topped Charlotte 25-17, 25-14, 25-18. “The players played well last night, but not to their potential or ability,” McMahon said. “They were a little flat and slow, but they pushed it to the end and were able to finish strong - something we have been struggling with all season long.” Hayden had 34 assists on the night. Brittany Hickey led the team in kills with nine. Sam Watson had four aces. City of Hastings REQUEST FOR BIDS 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and 2001 Ford Crown Victoria The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and one (1) 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. Both vehicles are four door sedans. These vehicles will be sold AS-IS. The Grand Prix has approximately 43,250 miles and the Crown Victoria has approximately 98,598 miles. Arrangements to view these vehicles can be made by calling 945-5083 weekdays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The winning bid(s), if any, will be approved at the City Council meeting on November 23, 2009. Winning bidder(s) must be prepared to take possession with certified funds between November 24 and December 1, 2009. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids must be in writing and sealed. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelop as follows: “SEALED BID 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX” OR “SEALED BID - 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA”. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77539656 �Page 18 — Thursday, November 5, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Trojans’ Winchester and Lawson headed to finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One third of the top 15 at Saturday’s girls’ Division 2 Cross Country Regional hosted by Carson City-Crystal came from the O-K Gold Conference, and so did the boys’. Thornapple Kellogg and Forest Hills Eastern were the two teams represented in that group of five finishers on the girls’ side. Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester won her second consecutive regional championship, finishing the race at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club in 18 minutes 32.0 seconds. Her freshman teammate Casey Lawson was ninth in 19:33.1. The top three teams and top 15 individual finishers at regional races across the state last weekend earned spots in this Saturday’s State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Winchester was the regional champion a year ago, and went on to a runner-up finish at the Division 2 State Finals. Forest Hills Eastern’s Alyssa Dyer was second in 18:52.8, while the Hawks also had Clara Cullen place 12th in 19:54.2 and Ellen Junewick 13th in 20:00.3. Rounding out the scoring for the Trojans were Jackie Lane in 14th place with a time of 20:04.9 and Patty Fahey in 16th at 20:12.9. DeWitt was third despite not having a single runner in the top 15. The Panthers had all seven of its runners finish in the top 37 though, led by Kayla Hanses who was 17th in 20:16.2. The Forest Hills Eastern boys were the regional champions, with four Hawks placing in the top ten. They ended the race with 64 points, compared to 78 for second-place Ionia. Forest Hills Northern was third with 99 points, followed by East Lansing 100, Haslett 104, St. Johns 160, DeWitt 185, South Christian 194, Charlotte 275, Lansing Waverly 280, Thornapple Kellogg 281, Lakewood 324, Wayland 334, and Hastings 348. The top local finisher was Thornapple Kellogg’s Dustin Brummel, who was 26th in 17:11.8. Hastings’ Mitch Singleterry was 31st in 17:23.8, and Lakewood Tucker Seese 32nd in 17:24.8. Behind Brummel for TK, Carl Olsen was 47th in 17:47, Matt Williamson 66th in 18:34, Neil Bergsma 70th in 18:53, and Dominic Bierenga 72nd in 18:54. Lakewood’s Tucker Seese (left) and Hastings’ Mitch Singleterry sprint towards the finish at Saturday’s regional meet. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) The Saxons’ Mile Belcher runs along during Saturday’s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) East Lansing took the girl’s championship with its first five runners finishing in the top 16 overall on the day. The East Lansing Trojans finished with just 45 points. Forest hills Eastern was second with 70, followed by DeWitt 113, St. Johns 124, Ionia 144, Haslett 155, Forest Hills Northern 159, Thornapple Kellogg 193, Wayland 194, South Christian 242, Hastings 293, Lansing Waverly 359, Charlotte 385, and Lakewood 396. Behind the top two for the Thornapple Kellogg ladies, Jessica Crawford was 55th in 22:13.2, Sara Densberger 63rd in 22:25.5, and Allison Brown 65th in 22:28.8. The Hastings girls were led by Alaina Case, who was 39th in 21:33.6. Katie Ponsetto was 54th in 22:12.0, Meg Travis 59th in 22:20.1, Jenny LaJoye 69th in 22:39.5, and Lauren Anderson 72nd in 22:54.0. Cassie Thelen led Lakewood, placing 61st in 22:23.7. The Vikings’ Roxanne Powelson was 73rd in 23:09.1, Susie Quint 84th in 24:01.3, Maria Patrick 88th in 24:44.7, and Cheyenne Smith 90th in 25:07.9. Behind the top three for Forest Hills Eastern, Margo Dixon was 18th in 20:17.6, and Angela Otenwess 25th in 20:44.5. East Lansing had Margaret Lindman finish fourth in 19:21.8, Alex Tracha fifth in 19:22.3, and Carla Jones sixth in 19:26.8. Lakewood’s Roxanne Powelson (from left), Hastings’ Cherie Kosbar, and Thornapple Kellogg’s Sara Densberger race along in a pack during Saturday’s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson City-Crystal. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Thornapple Kellogg’s Allyson Winchester races towards a regional championship Saturday at the Fish Creek Sportsman Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood had Jason Foltz place 57th in 18:18, Eddie Barta 65th in 18:32, Adam Senters 78th in 19:13, and Nick Blocher 92nd in 20:36. After Singleterry for Hastings, Matt Cathcart was 71st in 18:53, Mile Belcher 76th in 19:06, Mitch Brisboe 83rd in 19:25, and Pale Belcher 87th in 19:50. Haslett’s Ian Hancke was the individual champion on the day, finishing in 16:05.2. St. Johns Morsi Rayyan was second in 16:07.7, and East Lansing’s Matt Hoshal third in 16:14.7. Forest Hills Eastern had Garrett Cullen place fourth in 16:14.9, Chad Scott sixth in 16:31.4, Erik Bates eighths in 16:34.3, Spencer Ferris ninth in 16:37.7, and Rance Carpenter 37th in 17:28.4. Ionia’s leaders were Nick Wharry who was fifth in 16:26.7 and Don Blight who placed seventh in 16:33.5. South Christian’s Ben Bosch placed tenth in 16:38.2 to lead the Sailors. Swimmers end best regular season won the 100-yard freestyle herself in 55.21 and the 50-yard freestyle in 25.46. Schipper took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:29.89 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:12.62. “We were close to a couple of team records,” Schoessel said. “I though overall the girls, with a couple of exceptions, got very good times.” The Trojans’ Michelle Howard won the 500-yard freestyle in 6:23.45, and Mandy Buehler took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:10.60. Meghan Arbanas was a part of three wins for the Falcons, taking the 200-yard freestyle in 2:12.21, the 100-yard butterfly in 1:07.49, and teaming with Megan Harkema, Allison Grifka, and Mary Elise Jachim to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:08.99. Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Wendy Todd races along through the breaststroke leg of the 200-yard individual medley Thursday against West Catholic. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 06699485 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was a prep rally planned for Friday at Hastings High School last week, honoring fall sports teams including the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team. Head coach Carl Shoessel was asked for the team’s record, so it could be annoucned at the assembly. Thursday the Trojans decided 9-1 had a much nicer ring to it than 8-2. Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings closed out the regular season with a 116-68 win over West Catholic in the CERC pool in Hastings Thursday, ending the O-K Rainbow season with a 6-1 record. The TK-Hastings girls head into the conference meet this weekend, hosted by the Forest Hills Eastern/Northern team, in second place in the league behind the hosts who were 7-0 in league duals. The Trojans’ 9-1 overall mark is the best regular season record in the history of the program. “We’ve never had a losing season, but this is our best,” said Schoessel after his team’s win over West Catholic. Natalie VanDenack and Alexa Schipper were both a part of four victories. They teamed with Kayla Strumberger and Marissa Meyering to win the 200-yard medley relay in 1 minute 58.70 seconds and with Patricia Garber and Kaylee DeMink to win the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:47.69. VanDenack Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Marissa Meyering swims through the pool during the 400-yard freestyle relay at the end of Thursday night’s dual meet victory over West Catholic in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-11-12.pdf 86a4dd0f75f21def40f1730b2c3fa698 PDF Text Text Summit speakers disagree on economy Heroes make impact on lives Winchester All-State for 3rd time See Story on Page 20 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 17 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 47 NEWS BRIEFS Blood drive is in Hastings today The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Leason Sharpe Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The church is located at 231 S. Broadway. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. Benefit will fund nativity restoration A group of volunteers, led by Bill Medendorp, are inviting the public to a pancake breakfast and quilt auction from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The quilt auction for two donated quilt tops begins at 9:30 a.m. The meal is available for a freewill offering. Proceeds from the event will help cover the cost to repair and repaint the life-size nativity figures that have been on display in downtown Hastings every Christmas season for the past 40 years. Bronner’s of Frankenmuth is handling the restoration and the $6,552 cost includes transportation to and from Frankenmuth. Donation also can be sent to the Barry Community Foundation, designated for “manger scene,” at 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings 49058. Craft show set for Saturday About 40 booths, with items ranging from Christmas tree skirts to handmade cabinets, will be featured at the Craft and Holiday Gift Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Barry Expo Center. The public is being asked to bring used and unwanted winter coats to the event to help people in the community. Organizer Sharon Elzinga said, “We will give coats to anyone that needs a warm coat.” She also said that the donated coats will be available at the Toys for Tots distribution Dec. 19. Dems to show ‘Coal Country’ The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will present the regional premiere of “Coal Country” Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the EMS Building, 128 High St., Middleville The film presents a look at the reality of coal. Admission is free. Historical society to meet Nov. 19 The Barry County Historical Society will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. The public is invited. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect officers for 2010 and discuss plans for the coming year. In October, the society marked its 45th year of service to the people of Barry County. The organization’s first project, in 1964, was to urge the county board of supervisors to establish a parks and recreation commission to oversee management of Charlton Park. The book, Barry County Veterans of the World War II Era, one of the group’s most recent accomplishments, remains available and may be purchased from any member of the historical society. BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, November 12, 2009 County approves budget, airs concerns with Alliance leadership by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After discussing a 3.65 percent funding cut for the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved its budget for the 2010 fiscal year. The budget shows revenues and expenditures totaling $14,121,329, including $85,752 in funding for the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, approved by a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Joe Lyons cast the dissenting vote. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg was absent. During a public hearing on the proposed budget last month, it was revealed that while the county was generally making 2 percent cuts across the board, funding for the alliance would be cut from $89,000 to $71,000, nearly a 20 percent decrease. At the request of alliance treasurer Gene Haas and vice chairperson Fred Jacobs, the commissioners voted not to approve the budget until those cuts could be re-assessed. “I’ve been on this board six, seven years and this was probably one of the hardest years budget-wise,” said Barry County Commissioner and Chairman of the county finance committee Don Nevins during the discussion before Tuesday’s vote. “We wanted to do 3 1/2 percent; we busted it down to 2 percent... I have nothing against the economic alliance. Two or three years ago, I voted ‘no’ as part of our committee as a whole only because we have non-essential and non-mandated programs. I think it would have been fair that we look at each one of them and cut them 3.6 percent. We asked our departments to take a two percent cut. “We have veterans that we have to look at. “I feel like we purchased a Cadillac and its performing like a Yugo.” Barry County Commissioner: Joe Lyons We’ve had a lot of calls from veterans lately saying, ‘What are you going to do for us? What are you going to do for us this winter?’ I just want to let the rest of this board know that I back the economic alliance, but I just think it just would have been fair. We cut Green Gables probably 30 percent. We cut the airport 30 percent. I think we should have took a look at every non-mandated or nonessential program. Next year is going to be worse,” continued Nevins. “I back the economic alliance, and I am going to vote ‘yes’ on this because we worked so hard on this 2010 budget, but I just think we should have looked at everything else.” “I have the same feelings Mr. Nevins does, only I won’t vote to approve this budget under the circumstances,” said Lyons. “With economic development — I think it is a necessary tool for the community, no doubt. My problem is with the leadership ... I don’t know what is expected of this director, but I would certainly think she would report to this board and be held accountable to this county for $89,000. “I’ve heard concerns that she doesn’t even live in the county,” he said. “Do we get a financial statement from economic development ... where is their money being spent? We expect that out of all our other departments. I don’t look at economic development, the board, as being out there wasting money; my problem is with the leadership. The other departments came up here and stated their case, they didn’t want to be cut but they accepted it. While at the 11th hour, I see the director up here ... heard nothing — no statistics on where the money is going? Does she get mileage? Car allowance? What are our dollars going for? This certainly shouldn’t have been going on for, what is this, the third year now?” Nevins asked Lyons if his concern was the fact that the Barry County Economic Development Alliance director Valerie Byrnes, doesn’t make a quarterly report to the county board. “Why can’t she come up here? Other people do and give reports; we know where they stand. Are these dollars being directed the way they should?” queried Lyons. “Has she been up here since January? It’s not required of her. It’s not in her contract, ‘You be here, or else.’ Maybe she has nothing to report ... I don’t know. Without knowing that, I can’t allocate $89,000 when other departments are getting cuts (and) we do know what is going on with them ... I don’t think it is asking too much to know how our dollars are being spent.” At the request of Board Chairman Mike Callton, Commissioner Mike Bremer said that as a member of the economic alliance board he would communicate Lyons’ concerns to them. “At this point, I am going to apologize to Joe, because I have obviously not been doing my job of reporting back to you guys what is going on there,” said Bremer. Nevins interjected that it was not Bremer’s responsibility. “I understand that; but, I am a representative on that board, and I hear and see what’s going on,” said Bremer. “This is a time in the life of Barry County where they need as much of our support as we can possibly give them. COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 4 Hastings auditor reports ‘healthy fund balance’ by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Nov. 6 meeting of the City of Hastings City Council, Stephen Blann, a representative of the accounting firm Rehmann Robson, presented results of the firm’s audit of the city’s 2008-09 fiscal year, which ended June 30. Blann explained that the city had net assets totaling approximately $27 million, with much of that figure representing buildings and infrastructure. According to the audit, the city’s general fund had a balance of about $1.1 million, or 26 percent of the municipality’s operating budget for the year. “That is what we would consider a healthy fund balance,” he said. “Really, the only number a fund balance needs to be is positive; anything above zero is technically legal.” When asked by Hastings Mayor Bob May about the audited balance, Tom Emery, clerk for the city, explained that, while the balance was unusually large, it was a product of projects not completed by June 30 and planning for the future. “Things that happened before June 30 are reflected in that fund balance number,” Emery said. “Things that are known and are in the process, but haven’t yet occurred, will affect that number. ... We know that the 200910 budget calls for spending $363,000 of that in ordinary operation in 2009-10, so while the June 30 number’s big, we know where a fourth of it is scheduled to go. “... The number that we, by policy, sort of aim at is $600,000, and we’re really not too far off of that,” he added. While Blann said the city did not have any issues with compliance that would have a significant effect on its record-keeping, he recommended that it establish a better method for tracking the mechanical parts it stores for later use in maintaining its water and sewer systems. “During our audit, we observed the city’s inventory count of water/sewer collection and distribution parts and performed several test counts along with city personnel,” the audit reads. “The actual inventory counts used to record the year-end balance in the financial statements disagreed with the initial counts we observed. Through subsequent procedures, we were able (to) reconcile the yearend counts to the inventory on-hand to within a reasonable variance. However, the recordkeeping over the receipt, usage and location of these items is such that there is a more than remote likelihood that inventory could be misplaced or misappropriated and not detected and corrected by management in a timely manner.” Blann explained that the recommendation is not evidence of any transgression, saying that, “It’s important to point out, this did not mean we found anything wrong with the inventory.” Summarizing the audit, Blann complimented the council on the city’s performance. “We are always very pleased with the city’s audit and how well-prepared everything is,” he said. “It’s hard to point out what’s not in the report, but there are a lot of findings that are very common for local governments that you don’t have in here, and what’s not written up actually speaks volumes about how good of an operation that you have from a financial perspective, so you should be commended for that.” In other business, the council adopted a resolution to recommend to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that it grant Justin Straube a Class C liquor license for a restaurant to be located at 150 and 152 W. State St. in Hastings (the former Hastings Press building). A Class C liquor license would allow beer, wine and mixed drinks to be served at the proposed restaurant. The first reading of an ordinance to zone four parcels for residential use also was made during the meeting. The parcels, which currently are zoned for industrial use, are located at 217, 222, 232 and 235 E. Mill St. in Hastings. According to a written summary of the ordinance prepared by City Manager Jeff Mansfield, James VanTil, owner of the land, requested the change in zoning to aid in the possible future sale of the parcels and prevent possible damage to his residence located at 232 E. Mill St. from being irreparable. “Mr. VanTil explained that the industrial zoning made it difficult for potential buyers to obtain financing for the purchase of his residence and also caused concern because the home could not be reconstructed if damaged beyond a certain extent (residential uses are a legal but non-conforming use in the D-1 zone, and therefore cannot be reconstructed if dam- CITY COUNCIL, contiuned on page 4 No salary increases for Hastings township officials by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Hastings Charter Township Board adopted a resolution detailing the salaries of officials, employees and others for the township’s 2010 fiscal year. The board did not approve any raises. According to the resolution, Supervisor Jim Brown, Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden and Treasurer Jenee Phillips will earn annual salaries of $14,685, $17,135 and $13,469, respectively. Trustees Ron Mennell, Keith Murphy, James Partridge and Bill Wetzel each are to earn $85 per diem. Owen Smith, assessor for the township, is to earn $24,360 annually. Deputy Clerk Bill Cruttenden and Deputy Treasurer Eric Phillips each are to be paid $10 per hour and have the ability to earn a maximum of $750. Members of the township’s board of review John Lenz, Mike Smith and Bob Stockham each are to be paid for the time they conduct business at a rate of $100 per day and $50 per half-day. Hilby Medendorp and Lenz, members of the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee, each are to receive $55 per diem. Judy Greenleaf, the contractor who provides housekeeping services to the township’s hall, is to earn $17.50 per hour. Delton Kellogg volleyball in regionals for the first time Delton Kellogg’s Katie Searles (8) beats Plainwell’s Alyssa Davis (2) to a ball above the net for a kill late in game one of her team’s 3-0 win Tuesday night at Gull Lake High School in the Class B Regional Semifinals. The Panthers, ranked second in the state in Class B, will take on Pennfield in the Regional Championship match tonight at 7 p.m. The winner of that match heads to Tuesday’s State Quarterfinals in Vicksburg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 3 �Page 4 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 They are not getting their full $89,000. It is a 3.65 reduction this year, but who knows what it is going to be up the road? But I can certainly make sure we get more input from the leadership, here. And, I will make every effort to do a better job of letting this board know what’s going on there.” “I think Joe would like to see someone from the board, or the director, here at a meeting once in a while,” added Commissioner Robert Houtman. “I just feel like we’ve purchased a Cadillac, and it’s performing like a Yugo,” said Lyons, who said he doesn’t feel Bremer should be responsible for reporting the alliance’s actions to the county commissioners. Bremer said, regarding a previous comment by Lyons, that he felt it may be an advantage that Byrnes doesn’t live in Barry County. “I will admit that that was, and sometimes is, a hard pill for myself to swallow,” he said. “However, I do know that sometimes, when you are caught in the middle of a forest, it is hard to identify the trees. And, for her to be outside of the county, and travel through other counties to get here, may be to our advantage that she is bringing outside stuff in here and seeing what is going on elsewhere. But, I would be much happier to see her living here. If I had the superintendent of schools having his kids go to a different school district, I (wouldn’t be) happy with that, and it’s the same kind of a situation here.” “We’re required to live here,” said Lyons. “How does that affect her performance? Does that affect her performance?” asked Callton. “I do have an issue in that I think one of the most important meetings that she should be at is the Regional Workforce Development meeting that takes place every two months and rotates between Branch, Barry, and Calhoun County ... it is probably the most relevant meeting to workforce development as far as how we are competing, how we are working within the job market, how are we educating the unemployed to fit into the modern workplace ... she hasn’t been attending and it’s a very important meeting ... I have talked with her about it, and she says she gets their communications. I don’t know, it seems like we’d want to have our economic development person at the table and not just reading the communications.” Bremer asked if one of the members of the economic alliance board could go in her place. “That would be better than what is taking place,” said Callton. However, Nevins noted that while a representative from the economic alliance could attend as a visitor, they would not be able to vote like Byrnes. “We lose that vote; we lose that power at the table, and there are dollars being divided up; it is an important meeting,” said Callton. Later, during the additional business portion of the meeting, Commissioner Jeff VanNortwick noted that if anyone from the county board or the community at large wants more information about the activities of the economic alliance, they can attend the alliance’s regular monthly board meetings, which are open to the public. “There’s nothing restricting you from going there. We’re all in this together ...” he said. “I do not let the barriers that Michael gives me, as committee assignments, hold me back from other interests that I have ... I don’t know that we have to wait for the information. Sometimes I think we need to be assertive enough to find that information for ourselves.” Houtman made a motion to authorize Callton, as the chairman of the county board to contact the economic development alliance board to request that the director give the commissioners a quarterly report starting in December and continuing every quarter thereafter through December 2010 in regard to how the funds allocated by the county to the alliance are expended — what goals are met, what benchmarks are set and the overall status of the organization. Commissioner Howard Gibson noted that the county supports other agencies that are not required to give quarterly reports. “This isn’t a matter of picking on them. This is a matter that we have funded this agency specifically, differently than the other ones,” said Houtman. “And, we’ve had longstanding concerns about the fact that we are not receiving information. This isn’t chastising them. This is just asking them to account to us how our dollars are being spent. I don’t have concerns about other agencies and how they spend their money, obviously, or I would be asking about them.” “I think the economic development alliance expects that they are going to give us better accounting of how they spend their money,” he added. “I don’t think they misspend it at all. But, I think there were a lot of surprises ... we didn’t know about a lot of those things that they were doing. The Gilmore Car Museum apprenticeship is a classic case — didn’t know a thing about it. I think that is something we should have known up front. I think it is a good thing; so, this isn’t retribution, it is just accountability.” The motion requesting a quarterly presentation by the director passed in a roll-call vote of 5-2, with VanNortwick and Gibson casting the dissenting votes. In other business, commissioners approved motions reappointing Warren Wheeler the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board as a citizen at large for three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and expiring Dec. 31, 2012; Kraig Leathers to the Historical Charlton Park and Museum Board for a three-year term as a citizen at large member beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and expiring Dec. 31, 2012; and Dave Tripp to the building authority for a threeyear term beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and expiring Dec. 31, 2012. Questions remain to be answered To the editor: I have been a resident of Prairieville Township for over 25 years. For 14 years I was chairman of the planning commission. I am no longer a member of the township government but continue to provide service to the township as an active board member of the Four Township Water Resource Council. During this time, there have been seven township supervisors and many more township officers, trustees and employees. And there have been at least three major efforts to recall a supervisor and other officers. There have been many times when I have disagreed with the positions or policies of township personnel, but it has almost never been the case that I believed that these people were not acting honestly and trying to provide service and value to the citizens of the Prairieville Township. And I do not believe that is the case now. I have frequent contact with Supervisor Jim Stoneburner through my activities with the Four Township Water Resources Council. He has always seemed to be thoughtful, considerate and interested in the welfare of our township. I have had some contact, although less, with other members of the township board and still wonder why people are so upset that they cannot wait for the next election to voice their displeasure and turn these folks out of office. The right to recall public officials is a legitimate mechanism provided to citizens to ensure that their government representatives serve the interests of the people who put them in office. But I think it should be reserved for clear ethical breaches and serious failures which will lead to immediate problems. The complaints that have been voiced in public might be divided into three categories: disagreements about financial expenditures, concerns about the level of transparency and personnel matters. The disagreements about financial expenditures seem as much complaints about the openness of the decision-making processes as the validity of the expenditures themselves. The most important financial matter is the cost of replacing the current township hall, but this question is still very much a work in progress, more desire and exploration than decision so far. I think that there are some legitimate questions about the level of transparency. As the planning commission chairman, I found that it was essential to make sure that our meeting minutes were complete and available to the public in a timely manner. We were very concerned about making sure that our meetings were properly noticed and that no discussions about matters that came before us were con- Watch Next Weeks’ Banner for our special CELEBRATIONS SECTION ing tertain day En li o H uide to Your G 9 ys 200 Holida 1for 0 1 Ideas e: Is it ? Outsid Take It Grill the Bird to e Tim t Pout: tter No ike e B u o Y Party L How to 9 It’s 200 Trend: Taste a ons Macar un Party F Dinner s Dough for Les Images Getty A holiday section with helpful hints about entertaining on a budget. 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In small communities, it’s pretty common for relatives to work together. Being related to another official doesn’t qualify you to get a job, but it doesn’t disqualify you either, especially if you are elected. I did have questions that weren’t answered to my satisfaction about why the treasurer resigned earlier this year after years of service and recent re-election. And this was soon followed by the resignations of two other longstanding township staff. I wondered why people would quit good jobs they’ve had for a good while in the face of the worst job market in memory. And there has been little in the pubic record about the reasons for the dismissal of Prairieville Township Police Officer Mark Doster and questions with how that was handled. Personnel matters are confidential, and office politics can be tricky. So this did bother me a bit, but no one has made any statements for the public record of any misconduct in the township hall by those who left or those who remain. Hopefully, there will be enough public discussion of all the issues and concerns for the citizens of Prairieville Township to decide whether a recall election is in their best interests. It can be tough to find good people to serve in local office, given the moderate pay and high exposure to pubic criticism. Dr. Kenneth M. Kornheiser, Plainwell CITY COUNCIL, contiuned from page 1 aged beyond 60 percent of their real value),” he wrote. Also during the meeting, May announced that, after working for the city for 34 years, Tim Girrbach, who has been the director of public services since 2000, would retire Friday. To commemorate the retirement, May issued a proclamation, declaring Nov. 13 to be “Tim Girrbach Day.” “It’s going to be very unusual not to see you down there and not to be able to ask questions of you and have you hold my hand through the projects that we’ve done throughout the years,” May told Girrbach. “You’re quite a gentleman and have been a tremendous person to work with.” Holding back tears, Girrbach explained that his time with the city was both lengthy and brief. “Thirty-four years, a long time,” he said. “But it went by pretty fast.” Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Government leaves consumers ‘used up’ To the editor: Have you been feeling used lately? I imagine so. With price increases in food, gas, utilities and almost all the necessities for living increasing monthly, how we can truly believe that we are in a deflationary cycle. Yes I know checking and savings and money market accounts are paying little, if any, interest on our money. I truly believe this is a sign of designed deflation. You see, this had to happen. With the vast amount of the world’s wealth concentrated in the United States, Europe and China, it was apparent that it must be confiscated through means such as TARP, cap and trade, stimulus packages to further drain the “have” nations of their wealth and resources and (manufacturing base) to redistribute to the new and growing economies of the world. Yes, the customer base in the United States and Europe has been tapped out. Excessive use of credit and our vicious appetite for goods will no longer be fed by the banks, credit card companies and other lenders. Yes sir, there are new prey, I mean consumers, out there ripe for the taking. So Americans will just have to suck it up and learn to live within their means now that they are through with you. There are a lot more potential future consumers who, if they had a little cash in their pocket or a taste of easy credit, could buy all those products that used to be produced in America, Japan and Germany that are now produced in India, Vietnam, China etc. You get it; a new customer base was badly needed. Our government and big business realized this long ago. The government allowed big business to move offshore and set up tax shelters to fund the transfer of wealth to move factories and other assets to the areas of their new customer base. So no wonder we feel so used. Our standard of living, our means of production, our American way of life has been slowly and methodically stripped away, bit by bit. Why did we not see this coming? I will tell you why. We were too concerned with our own greed. We failed to see that many of the things that our parents taught us, showed us by example were sacrificed for the want of Things. Not saving and paying cash. Not being responsible in paying our own way for the things that we wanted are just as much to blame as the government and financial institutions that allowed the flow of easy credit and the lowering of lending standards and regulations. So hunker down. It’s going to get tougher, sorry to say. With unemployment rising, tight or no credit for most, costs rising and savings being consumed for everyday living, there won’t be much left over for spending on stuff that we really don’t need anyway. Don’t worry, though, just remember big business and our government does not really care about the American citizen. The milk has run dry. There are fresh pickings out there, and they are going to get their fair share with your money and mine. And with whatever they can print and print and print. When was the last time the government stimulated you? Just wait a while and you will get another offer that you just cannot refuse. Yep, guaranteed to improve your lot in this good old United States of America. You better hide your wallet because they won’t stop until they have taken not only your house, your car, your job, your savings, but the clothes off your back. Robert C. Taylor Hastings Sheriff is doing a good job To the editor: Could Fred Jacobs please be more explicit about the accusations he is aiming at the sheriff? He alleges that Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf took too long to notify the community that there were daytime thefts happening here. He (Fred) makes it sound like this was a dire emergency. My son is a deputy, and he never called me to tell me to install extra locks on my doors or to take any other security precautions. I heard about the thefts at the local coffee shops. I am very proud of our local law enforcement for apprehending the thief. I have another question on Fred’s rant, why is he making issue on how long it is taking for the sheriff to finish an investigation on $33,000 of missing gas at the airport? The question should be “Why did the airport board not catch this earlier?” Fred should be asking the board where the checks and balances were. From what I read in the Banner this has been going on for several years. Maybe it is time to replace this board like the 911 board. My last comment is about Party Island. Again, the paper is wrong about the Sheriff not acting on this problem. Dar Leaf is the only sheriff that I know who has ever made an attempt to take care of the problem out there. I personally spoke to a marine deputy on Gun Lake this summer who confirmed the fact that a couple of attempts were foiled due to bad weather and people finding out before the patrol boats were even in the water. One attempt involved teaming up with Allegan County Marine Division to go to the island. It does not sound to me that the sheriff is being negligent in his duties. I am very happy with our sheriff and the entire department. They are a great group of dedicated and responsible people. I don’t want to argue with someone who buys their ink by the barrel, but I feel he should use the ink more wisely. Patti Walton, Rutland Township — NEW — FALL/WINTER MENU 25 NEW ITEMS — NEW — APPETIZERS SANDWICHES ENTREES Winter Warmers New Cozy Cocktails 5 Menu Beers Plus 4 Seasonal Beers on Tap • Candysnatcher Pumpkin • Fir Tip Pale Ale • Hopnoxxxious IPA • Kenny’s Downtown Brown Check out our full menu online at… www.walldorffbrewpub.com 105 E. State St., Downtown Hastings 269-945-4400 — Open Everyday — �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Officials chosen through election, not recall To the editor: We have lived in Prairieville Township for over 60 years. Our family has lived on our farm for five generations. During our time here, we have seen many township governments come and go, some good and some not so good. We believe our current officials are very good indeed. We think they have done an excellent job taking care of our township cemetery and have generally done a wonderful job of meeting the needs of township residents. We are distressed about the talk of a recall election for public servants who are simply doing their jobs. A recall election would be an unnecessary waste of township resources. We have the chance to recall our officials every four years, it’s called an election and the last one was held just a year ago. Now we need to respect the wishes of a majority of Prairieville Township voters and let our officials do what they were elected to do. Bob and Iva Osborne, Prairieville Township Recall spokesperson is instructive To the editor: Bill Robinson has been identified as the spokesperson for the Prairieville Recall Committee. I don’t know Robinson personally, but I would like to assume he is a good and honorable man. That said, however, I found his response to the Barry County Prosecutor’s recent ruling regarding procedural errors allegedly made by our township board very instructive. Apparently Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Evans failed (in the judgment of the recall committee) to exact the pound of flesh they expected regarding the great miscarriage of justice they would have us believe the board performed. After noting the committee’s disappointment, Robinson then proceeded to lecture the prosecutor about sending the wrong message to all (count them – all) township officials in the entire state of Michigan. But that’s not all. He goes on to accuse the prosecutor of having the “appearance” of “attempting to set a new precedence for all (count them again – all) township officials in the county by not enforcing the Open Meetings Act.” (Not just a provision, mind you — the whole act.) I think this response by the spokesperson for the recall committee is instructive in several ways. First, it is a clear example (among numerous others) of a minor issue being identified by this group and then inflated into one of supposedly enormous significance requiring immediate and extraordinary punishment. In this case Prosecutor Evans clearly did not agree when he ruled that the sky above Prairieville was not falling and the alleged violations were not “intentional” and therefore required no further attention. Second, instructive also is the reaction of this group when rational and factual reasoning is applied to their allegations and their positions are found wanting. In this case, instead of acknowledging the prosecutor’s legal find- ings (which in effect said “Look folks, this issue is a ‘fly’ which in no way merits the sledge hammer you apparently want me to use”), the committee deemed it necessary to compose a negative press release in which the prosecutor was accused of ignoring pertinent information, and creating a scary new legal precedence (of enormous importance, of course). Careful, Mr. Prosecutor, you too could become a target of this recall group for perpetuating such a grave injustice upon the good people of Prairieville. So, here we have, in my opinion, a group of people who appear prone to taking minor issues and subjecting them to exaggeration and generalization. And, when confronted with the leveling power of reason and factual information, they still have the audacity to insist that four of our township officials (one last time – count them) FOUR of our township officials have deliberately gone to the trouble of getting themselves elected so that they could then: a) conduct township meetings in violation of the Open Meetings Act, b) refuse to release requested information to the electorate as required by law, c) spend enormous sums of public funds wastefully, and finally d) poorly manage the township. And, oh yes, recruit family members to assist them in their efforts. Oh, please. Given all of the foregoing, I find nothing that singly or in combination justifies consideration of a recall action by the voters in Prairieville. I therefore sincerely urge every eligible voter to carefully examine the charges being made by Robinson and his group. Perhaps then you too will support our duly elected officials and refuse to sign the recall petitions. Isn’t it time for common sense to prevail? John Hoek, Prairieville Township Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule Thursday, Nov. 12 – library closed 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for staff training; Movie Memories, “Harvey,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 — preschool story time featuring stories by Laura Numeroff, 10:30 a.m.; Project No Homework, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 — library board meets, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 — toddler story time about Thanksgiving, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Tweens’ Royal Reader Theater enjoys “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War.” 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information. Heroes make impact on lives The heroes are all around us, we sometimes just get too busy in our daily lives to take the time to think about all the men and women dedicated to our protection and making the world a safer place. Every day in locations all over the globe, and even here at home, men and women risk their lives in the line of duty for our country. Yesterday was Veterans Day, and most of us went on with our lives with little or no thought of our veterans and how they give or gave of themselves. Americans and our military personnel continue to pay a big price to serve as the world’s policemen. According to a recent Global Network report, the U.S. “presently spends more on its military than the rest of the world combined – and nearly 10 times more than the No. 2 nation, China.” In an interview earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates reported some dramatic changes in the defense budget, outlining deep cuts to many of the military’s biggest weapons programs — halting production of the F-22 fighter jet, scrapping a new helicopter for the president and others. Gates said, “the proposals represent a fundamental overhaul” in defense spending and shifts in priorities from fighting conventional wars to new threats U.S. forces face from insurgent wars. Last Thursday, at FortHood, Texas, one of our own, Maj. Nidal Malik Hason, an Army psychiatrist allegedly turned on military personnel by going on a shooting rampage, leaving 13 dead and 30 injured on the military base. The greatest threats are no longer coming from armed aggression by another nation’s military, but from rebel groups and radical behavior from individuals filled with hate. The wars we face in the future will be different and demand a better understanding of how we view our enemies. On Monday, I received this e-mail from a long-time friend. He’s a veteran and was impacted by a story sent to him about the death of one of our country’s heroes. Along with the e-mail was a note; he doesn’t want us to forget veterans like Ed Freeman. The note said: You’re a 19-year-old kid. You’re critically wounded and dying in the jungle in the Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam, Nov. 11, 1965. Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 to 200 yards away, that your own infantry commander has ordered the Medi-Vac helicopters to stop coming in. You’re lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns, and you know you’re not getting out. Your family is halfway around the world, 12,000 miles away, and you’ll never see them again. As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day. Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear the sound of a helicopter. You look up to see an unarmed Huey. But, it doesn’t seem real because no Medi-Vac markings are found on it. Ed Freeman is coming for you. He’s not Medi-Vac, so it’s not his job, but he’s flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire anyway. Even after the Medi-Vacs were ordered not to come yet, Freeman came anyway. He proceeds to drop it in and sits there in the line of fire, as they load 2 or 3 of you on board. Then he flies you up and through the gunfire to the doctors and nurses. And he kept coming back — 13 more times! He took about 30 of you and your buddies out who would have never gotten out. He was a true hero willing to risk his life, no matter how dangerous the situa- Ed Freeman tion.” Medal of Honor Recipient Ed Freeman died last Wednesday at the age of 80, in Boise, Idaho. The danger is that we forget about the Ed Freemans of the world and all the people like him willing to give of them selves to save others. Last week, during the shooting rampage at FortHood, within an instant, many came to the rescue to help the wounded and to warn others of the danger on base. It will take months, maybe years, if at all, before we get the information we need to understand this tragic event. Yet in the meantime, the incident should remind us that we are living in a more dangerous world than ever before. To survive, we can’t take our military for granted, knowing we are dealing with a different enemy, one like we’ve never seen before, we must focus and be prepared for the possible conflicts in our future. Thank God for the all heroes among us. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics P.S. The story about Ed Freeman was a great example of bravery and perseverance. Even though Ed Freeman didn’t live in Barry County, his story was appropriate to retell around Veterans Day. A few weeks ago, we ran an article on Jim Lancaster who, after decades, finally received recognition for his exemplary service in the Vietnam. These and other stories like them easily could be forgotten without the proper acknowledgment. If you have story ideas on local people you want to pass along, contact us at J-Ad Graphics. Coles to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Forty years of marriage will be observed by Middleville’s Richard and June (Lamb) Cole on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Family and close friends will gather for a brunch to celebrate and honor this occasion. Children of the couple are Kevin and Julie (Dierksheide) Cole and Ashley Cole. We all send love and support for continued strength for Richard. Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad. The Coles LIVESTRONG. Public Opinion: Is it important for students to hear veterans stories? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Responses to our weekly question. As they reach their 80s and 90s, the number of veterans of World War II is quickly diminishing. Do you think that it is important to make sure students hear their stories? Do you do anything to commemorate Veterans Day? Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Helen Mudry Fran Faverman Patricia Johns Sandra Ponsetto Brett Bremer Bannon Backhus Jonathan Schotts, Hastings: “Yes, I think it is important that students hear the stories of those who serve. I go to Fort Custer in Battle Creek for Veterans Day services. Gary Wieczorek, Hastings: “Everyone should pay attention to the stories veterans have to tell. It is important. On Veterans Day, I go to the flag-raising at the courthouse, the Hastings Middle School for luncheon and other ceremonies. Bill Wetzel, Hastings: “Definitely. I think it’s important that they know history and know what veterans went through to secure the freedoms we have.” Ron Mennell, Hastings: “Certainly. It’s part of our history; it’s what got us to where we are today.” Becky Harris, Delton: “I think it is absolutely important that kids hear their stories; we learn from the past. The Hastings Middle School community is holding a luncheon and assembly in honor of Veterans Day.” Kathy WaltersSurrat, Hastings: “I think it is very important that the students hear the stories because the veterans were the ones that are making history. My son invited my dad, a World War II veteran, to the assembly at Hastings Middle School.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 6 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Chamber holds first after-hours event in Middleville At left, Valerie Byrnes (center) from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce joins Middle Villa owners Sue and Steve Wiersum in hosing the after-hours event. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Worship Together… 77540096 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 24th Sunday after PentecostNovember 15 - 8:00 and 10:45. Noisy Offering for Love, Inc. Sunday School 9:30. Evangelism Committee 12:00. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. Women’s Al-Anon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discovergrace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group; 6 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 1 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 7 a.m. Community Nativity Fundraiser; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study Adult Ed. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Lounge; 12 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. Members of the Middleville Lions Club and local scout troops are working together to clear the oldest part of the Mt. Hope Cemetery on State Road in Middleville. Brian Appel, president of the Lions Club said volunteers will be cutting, hauling and chipping brush on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. until noon. The groups began tidying up the old cemetery earlier in the fall and hope to clear another large section this weekend. “We are looking for as many volunteers as we can get,” said Appel. “Our intent is to clean out all the brush so that the natural prairie can thrive once again.” Removing the brush also will expose some of the oldest headstones in the cemetery, restoring a place of honor for them. Volunteers should bring gloves, saws and brushhogs to the cemetery. Able bodies, young and old, will be put to work. “There are easy jobs and hard jobs,” he said, “and this is a great community project.” Appel also is looking for a wood chipper the group could use. Anyone who has one they could use may contact Appel at 269795-9767. Newborn Babies BOY, Justus Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. to Bethany and Matthew Aznoe of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 20 inches long. BOY, Paxton Levi Richard, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2009 at 12:56 a.m. to Bryan Parmer and Valerie Parmer of Saranac. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Elmerna Jean “Myrt” Hager Elmerna Jean “Myrt” Hager, born Dec. 10, 1938 to Olive and Warren Soules, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. Myrt put up a brave fight against cancer. She was an inspiration to her family and friends always remaining positive, saying tomorrow would be a better day. Myrt appreciated time spent with family, and her friends at the round table. She enjoyed trips up north, often stopping by the casinos with family. She was a member of the Woodland Eagles where she played bingo with her sister and friends. Myrt is survived by special friend Mike Barton; sister, Margy (Dave) Makley; children, Kelly (Richard) Courtney, Gary (Diana) Hager, and Tina Teike, special friend, Ralph Livingston; grandchildren, Dustin Courtney, Cassidy Courtney, Cassandra (Jake) Goodner, William Hager, fiancee Cierra Royston, Kendra Hager, Trevin Teike, Kalli Mier, and known to great grandson Chanse Courtney as GG. The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009 with Pastor Darryl Bosworth officiating. For further information please visit the website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice. Michael J. Woodbury Jr. LOWELL - Michael J. Woodbury, Jr., age 35, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice, in Byron Center. Michael was born in Lansing on September 6, 1974, the son of the late Marcia (Yeasley) and Michael Woodbury. He was raised in the Ionia area where he attended area schools. Michael continued his education taking college courses with an emphasis in hotel management. He worked many years before becoming ill in 2007. Michael was an avid NASCAR fan and was especially fond of Dale Earnhart Sr. and Jr. He also loved to build computers, play online computer games, board games and collected Wizard and Dragon memorabilia. Michael is survived by his father, Michael Woodbury Sr.; a sister, Melinda (Brent) Rozema; his grandparents, Willard (Etta) Gleason; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his beloved niece, Paige Rozema. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcia Woodbury and grandmother, Frances Yeasley. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009. The family will receive visitors also on Friday beginning at 11 a.m. until the funeral at the Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Michael Woodbury Jr. for the purchase of a memorial leaf to be placed at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further information please visit the website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Hospital on Oct. 31, 2009 at 7:46 a.m. to Katie Sutherland and Justin Bouchard of Hastings. 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, William Jerod, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 1, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. to Angela Hilbert of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Adyson Kay Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. to Amy Dean and Josey Curcio of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Owen Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 2009 at 12:32 a.m. to Julieanne Kubek and Larry Spicer of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Benjamin William, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 25, 2009 at 12:41 a.m. to Natalie and David Goran of Kentwood. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Liam Henry, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 2009 at 7:38 a.m. to Cassie and Eric Fradette of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, James Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. to James and Callie Henney of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. TWIN BOYS, Rachael A. Wolfe and William B. Kirby of Hastings announce the birth of their twin boys at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28, 2009. Cayden Michael Kirby was born at 6:58 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. Braxton Lee Kirby was born at 6:59 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter Joshua, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. to Ashley Jensen and Josh Stafford of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 945-4700 Clearing at Mt. Hope Cemetery continues Saturday BOY, Gavin Lucas, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 29, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. to Shaynne D. Mays and Cody L. Ward of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has begun hosting “after-hours” events at local businesses. The first was held Nov. 6 at the Villa Brew Pub and Grille at the Middle Villa Inn. Participants could sample some of the brews made on site, including root beer, as well as Villa-style pizzas, freshly made. This was an opportunity for everyone to see the site, share ideas and ask questions of Director Valerie Byrnes or Andre Wiegand from the Chamber of Commerce. Deb May was the winner of $20 in Barry Bucks at the event. The Chamber is planning to hold after-hours events on the second Thursday of each month. Anyone who would like more information about the Barry County Chamber of Commerce or future after-hours events may call 269-945-2454 or e-mail Wiegand at andre@barrychamber.com. Area Obituaries GIRL, Natalie Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. to Melissa and Bradley Bruce of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Caitlyn Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:25 a.m. to Ryan and Nicole Markley of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 18 inches long. BOY, Daniel Keaton, born at Pennock Marriage Licenses Kenneth Scott Callighan, Hickory Corners and Teresa Sue Stoud, Hickory Corners. William Howard-Taft Davis, Hastings and Miranda Kay Fay, Hastings. Michael D. Rischow, Lake Odessa and Jodie D. Perry, Delton. Chadwrick Mark Walden, Vermontville and Tracy Lynn St. John, Nashville. Buddy Dale Green HASTINGS - Buddy Dale Green, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Hastings Tendercare. He was born April 30, 1924 in Evart, the son of Edward and Bertha (Vance) Green. He moved to Hastings from Evart and attended Hastings High School. Buddy served in the United States Navy from 1941 until his honorable discharge in 1945. He worked for Consumers Power Co. and then retired from EW Bliss Company in 1982. Buddy was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Masonic Lodge and was a life member of the VFW Post 8260 in Nashville. He was married to Retha Savacool on September 18, 1944 and she preceded him in death November 13, 2008. They enjoyed many winters in St. Cloud, Florida. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. Buddy is survived by his son, Robert (Vicki) Green of Hastings; two grandchildren, Natasha (Tom) Simmons and Heather Foote; two great grandchildren, Austin and Alana. He was preceded in death by his wife Retha, parents and brothers, Karl Rosencrants and Bob Rosencrants. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Kemper officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Betty Marilyn Fisk Miller HASTINGS - Betty Marilyn Fisk Miller passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Thornapple Manor at the age of 86. She was born in Delton on June 2, 1923 to Freeman W. and Thelma (Burkert) Fisk. She married Glenn Forest Miller in Bryan, Ohio on January 25, 1941. Betty was known for her bright smile and her gentle kindness. She was a woman of great faith and a member of Woodgrove Christian Brethren Parish. Her children all agree that she was the best mother anyone could ask for; even though she had 12 children she never played favorites. While tending her large family she found time to do needlework, crocheting doilies and tablecloths. She also found time to do volunteer work throughout her life at both the Recreation Center and at Tendercare. She loved jewelry, nail polish and hummingbirds. Betty is survived by her children, Vern (Kris) Miller of Hastings, Lyle (Laura) Miller of Freeport, Alton (Rhoda) Miller of Hastings, Alvin (Liz) Miller of Hastings, Wilna (Robert) Bertrand of Hastings, Jean (Robert) Shoemaker of Millersburg, IN, Marilynn (Bruce) Wright of North Syracuse, NY, Arlene (James) Maloney of Hastings, Elaine (Patrick) Eckman of Rapid City, SD and June (Terrance) Miles of Hastings; sister, Nancy (Hillis) Lepard of Hastings; brother William Fisk of Hastings; 29 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years Forest; children, Loren and Richard; granddaughter, Leah Miller; great grandson, Benjamin Micklatcher; special aunt, Wilma Miller. Betty's family will receive friends on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 4:30 until 7 p.m. at Lauer Family Funeral HomesWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. A celebration of her life will take place at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Taylor and Pastor Randall Bertrand officiating. Private interment will follow in Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. Please share a memory with Betty’s family at www.lauerfh.com. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 7 Barry County veterans celebrate special day Wednesday, Nov. 11, the nation honored all those who have served in any branch of the United States military in all wars and conflicts, both the living and the dead with observances in the community and schools. Members of the American Legion Post 45 fire a salute as part of Veterans Day activities on the Barry County Courthouse lawn Wednesday. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) Two Simple Words Jennifer D. Moore Have you thanked a soldier lately For everything they’ve done? For all their work and sacrifice; For battles lost or won? Have you ever passed a moment in quiet solitude, Thinking of a way to show support and gratitude? What about two simple words? Thank You Remember those who came before us, And those who stand with us today, And to those whose time is not yet here, Veterans Bill Roush, Clarence Hunter, and Tom Straley demonstrate proper flag etiquette during an assembly at Hastings Middle School. I have two words to say — Thank You You have the Heart to stand and fight The Soul to stand for what is right. You stand for Freedom, day and night. For all this and more — Thank You Two simple words you may not hear enough When the good is hard to see, or the battle is getting rough. Although your heart may break. Still you remain tough. For all that and more — Thank You.2 World War II veteran John Loftus, organizer of the Veterans Day observance at Stagecoach Park in Middleville at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, stands at attention at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Band plays the national anthem at the start of the ceremony. (Photo by Patricia Johns) The Thornapple Kellogg High School Band, under the direction of Ray Rickert, plays at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in Stagecoach Park in Middleville Wednesday. (Photo by Patricia Johns) Lady swimmers challenge football teams in special meet Friday The eighth grade band plays in a special Veterans Day assembly at Hastings Middle School Nov. 11. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) Showing their muscles before the Chicks vs. Bricks event this Friday are Hastngs students (front row, from left) Patricia Garber, Natalie VanDenack, Katy Garber, Emily Borden (back) Jake Stockham, Kyle Griffith, Dustin Glazer, Jake Swartz, Eric Hart and Josh Coenen. Veterans stand at attention and salute during the playing of the national anthem during an assembly at Hastings Middle School. Dr. James Atkinson, a veteran of the Vietnam War, speaks about the history of Veterans Day during an assembly at Hastings Middle School. The Saxon and Trojan boys can play football, but can they swim? Football players from both school will take it to the pool in the second annual “Chicks vs. Bricks” swim meet Friday, Nov. 13, at 4:30 p.m. in the community center pool at Hastings High School. The boys are answering a challenge by the Thornapple Kellogg Hastings girls swimming and diving team in a match designed to be competitive and fun. Events will include the 25-yard kickboard paddle, diving (including best cannonball) and the individual football medley relay. Admission of $1 will go to the swim program. �Page 8 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Tonight is the meeting time for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at the Freight House at 7 p.m. Members of the community who have given funds for the memory ornaments are invited to attend so they may hang the ornaments that bear the name of departed loved ones. Visitors are always welcome. Refreshments will be served. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. This is a special meeting with singer Bill Jamerson with his program on the Dollar-aDay Boys, members of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Roosevelt era. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Retired school personnel, whether custodians, cooks, secretaries, teachers or spouses of such will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Ionia First United Methodist Church. There will be a musical program. The Ionia Chapter of MARSP has about three places where they meet in the course of a year. This is a first time at this downtown location. The noon lunch will be catered by Class Act of Ionia Heartlands. Central United Methodist Church held its annual turkey dinner on Nov. 5. A group of loyal workers prepared the turkey, squash, dressing and potatoes while volunteers baked the assorted pies. After the meal, the assembly moved to the sanctuary for a celebration of the church family. Hymns were sung and Scripture was read. Someone had found a stash of commemorative plates bearing the church picture from about 1965. These were awarded to random winners of lucky numbers. The five newest members of the church were recognized with photos on the projection screen. Then there was similar recognition of the five members of longest standing. Colorful mum plants went to the first four and an arrangement of cut flowers went to the longest-standing member of 82 years, Iris Tasker. The others were Pauline Wolverton, Helen Robinson, Marian Klein, Phyllis Decker and Peg Faulkner. Programs listed all members of the church and the date on which they had joined. The newest members are James and Holly Banfield, Randy and Judy Freidhof and Mark Corston. The Woodland United Methodist Church is having its fall festival Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with baked goods and crafts. The Lake Odessa Community Library was the setting for a lovely tea Saturday afternoon. Each table was centered by a three-tiered plate bearing a variety of fancy sandwiches and fruit. The speaker was Polly Kragt, owner of a shop in Portage named Chocola Tea where she sells 180 varieties of tea along with chocolate and other goodies. She related many stories about tea culture as teen-aged servers poured tea into cups the guests had brought from home. This way, each guest had a time to sample a variety of teas. The country which has the highest per capita tea consumption of tea is Ireland. There were door prizes and a raffle drawing for a lovely purse made by former library member Lori French of Grand Rapids. Local residents are overjoyed to finally have some Indian Summer with mild to warm temperatures. These days are fine for doing those chores needed in one’s yard to get things ready for winter – stash the porch furniture, mount storm panels in the doors and windows, take in the garden hose, and more. Pennock partners with area hospitals on “Project Upstart” Pennock Health Services, based in Hastings, is participating in a national program aiming to optimize care of patients who arrive at its emergency room with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). The initiative, coordinated regionally by Spectrum Health, is entitled Project Upstart. The project is a no-cost quality improvement (QI) tool designed to help individual hospitals design and implement efficient ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) treatment programs and shorten patients’ time to treatment. Originally developed at the University of Virginia, Project Upstart is a cooperative effort between emergency medicine, cardiology, emergency medical services (EMS) and the QI department. To facilitate this process, Project Upstart aims to coordinate and streamline the care of patients with symptoms of heart attack, providing a large number of standardized processes, protocols and educational resources. Because the program is easily adaptable to any treatment strategy, Pennock was able to develop a rapid STEMI transfer process and protocol with hospital staff and local EMS providers. Key elements included a customized provider checklist and data collection sheet and staff education program. In addition, a work group meets on a regular basis to monitor the program and implement measures for quality improvement as Pennock receives rapid feedback after each STEMI transfer and regular reports on overall Give the gift of NEWS! You’re Invited to… Send friends and family a gift subscription to DELTON KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FORUM Date: Time: Place: The BANNER! To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 November 16, 2009 7:00 PM High School Auditorium Schools of Choice by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Dogs pant with their tongues hanging out, young men sweat by the bucket, and aging geologists just fall over on our faces in the shade on a hot summer’s day. But is there a way we could choose to cool the whole planet in a few decades if we really needed to? Global warming may or may not be our greatest problem in the 21st Century. But if it is, there are two ways we could potentially lessen warming. One is exotic but would address the worldwide problem of warmth. The other is more closely attuned to practical matters and common sense — and would help us limit heat increase that’s so prevalent in and around cities, where most Americans live. Here’s the global picture: Astute readers of the news media know that each time there is a major volcanic eruption — like Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991 or Mount St. Helen’s in my own fair State of Washington in 1980 — the Earth cools. Pinatubo, for example, cooled the whole world by about 1 degree Fahrenheit. The effect lasted about a year. In strong cases, the volcanic cooling impacts agriculture and generally decreases crop yields — which is why it shows up in the news and normal people, not just us rockheads, hear and care about it. Volcanoes act as year-long cooling agents primarily because of the sulfate in their eruptions, tiny bits of which make it up to Earth’s stratosphere with the force of the blast. We humans also create sulfate particles in the air when we burn coal. That’s because coal, especially nice, cheap coal us geologists love, has quite a bit of sulfur impurities in it. Our coal-based sulfate in the air sometimes stays much closer to the ground and contributes to acid rain just downwind of smokestacks, but some of it gets carried upward, too. In either case, it acts as a bit of sunscreen that lowers temperatures. There are now a few serious proposals about adding more, not less, sulfate “pollution” of the upper atmosphere. If global warming becomes severe, the argument goes, we could launch sulfate into the stratosphere to mimic the natural volcanic effect and lower global temperatures. The “solution” would tend toward the global. The work would have to be done each year, again and again, but all sorts of launching devices could be employed, including relatively cheap devices such as airplanes, balloons, and perhaps even battleship guns. I doubt it would ever come to that, partly because we could expect crop yields to drop. But I do think we could become smarter about a simple matter that would make our cities and suburbs cooler — and actually cool the planet just a bit as well. Here’s a simple fact: dark colored objects warm up a lot more in sunlight than light colored ones. And, as you know, many roofs are dark; gray-black or dark brown asphalt shingles are popular on houses, black tar on flat roofs, and my own personal favorite, dark slate on a few roofs of historic stonewall houses back East. What all these roofs have in common is that they warm up greatly when they are bathed in sunlight. That makes for hot roofs, but also for hot air all around the roof during the summers — thus contributing to hot cities and suburbs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You can actually see the effect in weather reports during the summer. Temperatures in the country on scorching days in July are routinely lower than in the suburbs and landlocked cities. That occurs for several reasons, including that the country is full of plants that are pumping water up into their leaves where it evaporates (and us country bumpkins stay cool because of it). Meanwhile, cities and suburbs show mostly roofs to the sun — and bake all afternoon long because of it, achieving higher and higher temperatures. If summer heat turns out to be our greatest trouble, we might be well advised to think about light-colored roofing. One white roof is like one small bit of snow lingering on the Earth’s surface all summer long, reflecting a great deal of light and energy. So, one roof at a time, we could actually help the whole Earth. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of earlier Rock Doc columns is available at RockDoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Roofsit helps YAC reach out Delton Kellogg Schools Delton Kellogg Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Delton has openings in all grades K-12. Applications deadline is November 25, 2009. “Save Our Students, Schools, State” Send Written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046 77540190 77540182 Learn about: • how the State budget crisis is impacting public education in Michigan. • how it is impacting Delton Kellogg School District. • what the school district has already done and is currently doing to address this challenge. • the things you can do to help your student, your school district and the state. Nashville United Methodist Church Annual Turkey Supper DELTON FALL CRAFT SHOW Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, November 14 9am-3pm Ticket Prices Adults $8.00 • Children 6-12 $6.00 Children 5 and under FREE Tickets available at the door 07529740 77540143 performance. “We chose to participate in Project Upstart because it is based upon proven best practices for treating heart attack patients,” said Amy Poholski, DO, emergency medicine physician at Pennock. “Time to treatment is the single most important variable, improving patient outcomes and maximizing survival rates.” Besides Pennock, other regional community hospitals participating in the STEMI network include United Memorial Greenville, Zeeland Community, Kelsey Hospital Lakeview and Gerber Memorial Fremont. Two ways to think cool DELTON-KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL 269-270-4326 smth0927@aol.com ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS ® Country Chapel UMC The will be sering a Hunter’s Brunch on November 21 from 10:30 to Noon Cost is free, but donations are welcome Located at 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling 77540133 So come and get armed for the rest of the day’s hunt with great food and good fellowship Country Chapel UMC HOSTS COMMUNITY BREAKFASTS Country Chapel UMC will be hosting breakfast on the de Menu will inclu French Toast, Pancakes, Eggs to usage, Cost is free, but donations will be welcomed Order, Bacon, Sa ffee, Co , ice Ju , ilk M Come join us Nov. 21st from 8:30 - 10:30 hip ws llo Fe Tea and 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling d an rs with Neighbo Friends 77540131 77528605 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Members of the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council were out Saturday, Nov. 7, in front of Second Hand Corners in Hastings on scaffolding from Barry County Lumber and raised $2,873 through their annual “roofsit.” This year, the group is raising money for its endowment fund. Funds raised will help the YAC members award grants to the community. Anyone who didn’t have a chance to donate Saturday may mail a check made out to the Barry Community Foundation with a note designating it to the roofsit to Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St., Suite 201, Hastings, MI 49058. (Photo by Patricia Johns) In Memory of… Bryan Mellinger 11-13-2007 Bryan, you will never be forgotten. We will always love you. We don’t have any closure but still believe someone knows the true story. We pray each day that person will step forward and tell the true story, so we can have the closure we need. L v �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Hunters concentrate in Barry Game Area; kill high Yankee Springs Yields 40, 50 Bucks as 500 Move Herd; Reports from 100s in Northland Meager During 1st Days This is a column from the Hastings Banner from Nov. 18, 1948. Michigan’s annual deer season opened Monday with hundreds of Barry County nimrods encamped in the State’s vast northern areas inhabited by whitetails and, while reports filtering down from the hinterlands on the extent of the kills there have been meager, that has not been true in local areas where the take on the opening day was greater than anticipated by most sportsmen. With practically the only concentration of hunters in all of Southwestern Michigan located in the Yankee Springs area – Conservation Officer George Sumner figured the number of hunters there at around 500 Monday – it is estimated by officers that between 40 and 50 bucks were bagged in the county. It was the first open gun season here in 22 years and the first buck honors for the county – as far as it is known – go to Linden Cunningham, 19, who downed a six- point buck at 7:10 Monday morning on the Henry Frost Farm in north Irving Township. Linden went out with his brother-in-law, George Bedford, and Carl VanSyckle, about 6:30 on the Henry Frost farm. He works at the Bliss. Linden’s buck was not among the 20 actually checked by Officer Sumner and Officer Wayne Blanchard during the opening day’s slaughter. The devastating power of a shotgun loaded with buckshot was demonstrated by local hunters throughout the day. Joe Beck, 22, Consumers Power Co. employee, brought down a nine-point buck in Section 33 of Yankee Springs Township at 8:15 Monday morning with one shot fired at a range of from 60 to 75 yards. The buck, which dressed out at 161 pounds, was struck in the front shoulder with pellets hitting the neck. He traveled about 20 yards before he dropped. An ex-Marine, Beck was hunting for the first time and went out alone at 5 a.m. He was able to drive his car up to the buck and load it in. He jokingly reported that he had “half a mind” to drive up to Bill James’ camp near Prudenville and take the boys some venison. Leon “Sammy” Young, 37, who lives at Podunk Lake, dropped a dandy 195-pound, 11-point buck in his tracks about 5 p.m. Monday hunting on the north end of Otis Lake. Young was using No. 1 buckshot in his 16-gauge gun and fired at about 25 yards. He saw the horns on the deer first and when the deer raised up, he let him have it. He had hunted all day and the one he took home was the 11th he had seen – including four with horns. Howard Ferris dropped his 10-pointer in Section 21 of Rutland Township at 9 a.m. Ferris, a farmer, bagged his buck about three and a half miles from his home. More proof to the power of buckshot was shown when Kenneth Brott, 19, of Middleville, brought a grizzled granddaddy with 15 points into town. Ken knocked the unwary animal down about 12:30 with one shot at a distance of about 90 feet – he had sneaked up on Ken. Brott used a 12-gauge with 00 shot and one of the pellets went right through the some 220-pound deer. Brott was hunting with Ray Rider, 27, of Middleville, and the two found him about four rods from where he had been shot dead. George R. Foote, Delton, was home before noon with a 10-point, 230-pound buck taken in Orangeville Township. Another buck taken before noon was shot by Roger Wilcox, 31, Route 1, Freeport, who downed a six-pointer at 11:20 on the townline road between Rutland and Yankee Springs townships. Elwyn Courtney, 36, 625 E. South Street, bagged his 11-pointer at 9:30 about a mile and a half west of Otis Lake in Yankee Springs. The big fellow weighed about 225. Courtney fired one shot from his 16-gauge using No. 1 buck at a distance of about 45 yards. The deer walked right toward Elwyn, and then the old chap turned broadsides to give him a better target. Courtney blasted him in back of that front shoulder on the right side. Courtney, a Royal Coach worker, was hunting in back of his father’s farm with his father, LeRoy Courtney, and Zel Courtney, of Plainwell, an uncle. The three worked from 9:30 to noon to get the deer to the car. Courtney reported that he had had the runway spotted. The heavy concentration of hunters in a relatively small area and the fact that the deer were not too wild – several were reported shot while looking at the woodsmen – helped account for the heavy kill here which without a doubt accomplished the objective of the Conservation department in keeping the local herd from “exploding” into a rampaging, damaging herd. The kill dropped off to almost nothing Tuesday – with fewer hunters and fewer bucks. Officer Sumner knew of only one taken the second day, and he stated categorically that he did not believe that the Barry herd could stand two more days like Monday. If there is another concentration of hunters like there was on opening day – when 187 cars were checked by the two officers alone – the herd, as far as bucks are concerned, may be wiped out. Some bucks may be left in the sanctuary. Hunters were present from all over Southwestern Michigan, Sumner said. Officer Sumner, who “processed” nine nimrods through justice court Tuesday to give them a more liberal education, reported that he had heard of no rifles being used and believed the illegal kill was low. The officers found one “button” buck slaughtered but not the chap who shot the deer. Most of the bucks killed here have had big halltrees, mainly because they’ve had time to grow ‘em since the last season. From the north, few reports have been received and by the looks of things, The Banner staff will go without venison with only Superintendent Russ Kimmel, Harry Foster and George Willard in the hinterlands. Deer Tracks - Dec. 2, 1948 The Banner also published bits of follow-up news during the remainder of the 1948 deer hunting season. Among the lucky Barry County nimrods to return home with venison was Jesse Larabee, who shot his dandy seven-pointer about 1 p.m. on Nov. 18. He was hunting north of Manton, not far from the Manistee River. Three years ago, he and his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Lavinas Campbell and their son got four bucks – right in the same locality. ***** An incident in the forests of Gogebic County (that’s north and east of Florence, Wisc.) that gave Russell “Bus” Cleveland a new nickname occurred at Greens Siding. Bus made his first deer hunting trip with Dutch Hoevenair, Keith Fox and Dan Hall. They were in one tent near Bun McPharlin, Lyle Rockhill, Aaron Steeby and Art Howe. It was Cleveland’s night to take care of the fire, so he filled it up good. Then, to do even a better job, he piled the snow-covered timbers along side the stove and one pitchypiece, he set on top. The men turned in. It wasn’t too long before the pitchy-piece was belching smoke and it wasn’t much longer before the four men were doing the same thing. Bus’ new name is “Puff Smoke.” By the way, Bus returned the 20th on the same logging train that brought in the girls, Lois Hall, Jerry Fox and Agnes Hoevenair with 10 inches of snow on the level. Of the party, Lyle brought home an 8-pointer, Aaron knocked over a spike. Keith got a 9-pointer and Dutch got a spike. ***** Hugh Champman, of Hickory Corners, hunting with his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Dewey, also of Hickory Corners and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Aldrich, of Lake Odessa, at Ralph near Escanaba, knocked over an 8-pointer the first morning. Hugh’s son, Ken, also hit the first day and brought in a 4-pointer. ***** One of the many unusual stories to come out of the north woods is this one worth repeating: Gordon Lovell of Vermontville; Theo Yager and Cecil Richmond of Lake Odessa and Roy Freemire of Sunfield were up near Lupton hunting. The first weekend of the season, Gordon’s dad, Arby, and his son-in-law, Harry Wright, of Potterville decided to join the group. They left one morning at 6:30. A few hours later, at 10:15, Gordon’s younger brother, Ellis, decided to fly in. Ellis soon arrived over the camp, circled it a few times, then flew back to a landing strip near the highway. He set the plane down, staked it out and walked to the road to thumb a ride out to camp. A car came along, stopped to pick him up. Who was it? His dad and Harry! ***** An 11-point doe with a freak rack still in the velvet, shot northeast of Rapid River in Delta County by Charles Malek of Ashley, is reported by conservation officer Harold Barrow on duty in the Upper Peninsula. While making a close inspection of the antlered doe, Barrow noted that the rack was not well formed. He said the points had sprouted out from all sides of the main beam of antlers. Deer Tracks - Dec. 9, 1948 The 1948 whitetail season is over, but the tales aren’t. Around many a coffee pot during the coming months the experiences of the season which ended last week will be rehashed over and over again and among them will be continued expressions of amazement at the number of bucks taken out of Barry County and the Yankee Springs area. Conservation Officer George Sumner said yesterday that he estimated that 106 bucks were shot in the game area – and that doesn’t include the rest of Barry. He adds that an estimated 2,500 hunters took part in the deer hunt in the Yankee Springs vicinity. And one of the saddest parts of cleaning out the deer herd of bucks was the estimate that 25 does were left to spoil in the woods. Officer Sumner said he actually knew of 10 illegally killed. Continued next column Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES What should you do with 401(k) after a layoff? As you’re no doubt aware, the long and deep recession has resulted in the highest unemployment rate in decades. But if you’ve been laid off, or if you fear a layoff may soon be coming, you’re less interested in statistics than in your immediate financial future. How will you get by until you land a new job? This is a scary question, of course. And it can cause you to look at all your available financial resources — including your 401(k), which may well be the largest single financial resource you have. But before you cash out your 401(k), make sure you understand what’s involved. Your former employer is required to withhold 20% of your account balance to prepay federal taxes. Also, all your 401(k) proceeds will be taxed as ordinary income. And if you’re under age 591⁄2 when you liquidate your 401(k), you may also be subject to a 10 percent penalty. And worst of all, the money may not be available to you when you retire. Obviously, if you have no other financial resources, you may have no choice but to tap into your 401(k) plan. However, if you can find an alternative way to tide yourself over until you’re working again, you may be better off in the long run by not cashing in your plan. If you decide against the “cash-out” option, what can you do with your 401(k)? Here are two possibilities: • Keep the money in your former employer’s plan. If your former employer permits it, you may able to leave your money in your 401(k). You won’t have to pay any immediate taxes, and your money can continue to grow tax deferred. But you may no longer be able to add funds to your account. • Roll your money over to an IRA. If you roll over your 401(k) assets to an IRA, you’ll avoid paying immediate taxes, and your money can continue to grow tax deferred. Furthermore, you can fund your IRA with many types of investments, as opposed to a 401(k), which may offer only a handful of choices. And when you can afford it, you can make additional contributions to your IRA. Also, when you retire, you may find that an IRA gives you more flexibility in making withdrawals than a 401(k). While there are some clear benefits to keeping your 401(k) with your former employer or moving it to an IRA, neither choice helps you answer the question of how you’ll make it, financially speaking, until you’re working again. If you’ve built up a cash cushion in the preceding years, you can turn to it now, of course. And if you’ve created an investment portfolio outside your 401(k), take a close look at it. You can consider adjusting your investment mix to add more income-producing investments, if appropriate. Keep in mind that your portfolio should reflect your risk tolerance, long-term goals and time horizon. A layoff is never easy — and it can force you to make some tough choices. But if you can help protect your 401(k) today, you’ll be helping yourself tomorrow. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 19.07 +.61 AT&T 26.36 +1.00 CMS Energy Corp. 14.09 +.96 Coca-Cola Co. 55.81 +2.69 Dow Chemical Co. 25.96 +2.09 Exxon Mobil 72.61 +.87 Family Dollar Stores 29.60 +1.17 Ford Motor Co. 8.24 +.80 First Financial Bancorp 12.77 +.40 Intl. Bus. 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Barry County was selected from 14 applicants for this “great journey” in community development. Blecke and Hadden reminded everyone that it was important to have a “cup-half-full” focus. They showed examples from the Saginaw area where community change was built on the strength of family, friends and neighbors. The also stressed that community development can take time. The group looked at assets of the Barry County area listing schools, the community foundation, various groups, natural resources and the Yankee Springs Recreation area. The afternoon ended with a vision of “future steps,” from heeding the experience of “wisdom keepers” to harnessing the energy of the young. Anyone who would like more information about asset-based community development, or ABCD, may contact Hildreth at the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. FROM TIME TO TIME, continued from previous column Lisa Hadden (left) from the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce and Jan Blecke, dean of the College of Nursing and Human Services at Saginaw Valley State University, chair the asset-based community development training session Nov. 6 at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. (Photo by Patricia Johns) CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the provision of one (1) Model Year 2010 Vacuum Street Sweeper with Broom Assist for use by the Department of Public Services. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday December 8, 2009 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. This pamphlet, Exension Bulletin 253 from October 1943, gives instructions and illustrations on dressing out and cooking venison. The booklet was produced by Michigan State College and the Michigan Department of Conservation. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “Model Year 2010 Vacuum Street Sweeper”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77540147 �Page 10 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of THE WILBUR R. COOK REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST u/t/a/ dated March 25, 2004. Date of Birth: October 23, 1907. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Wilbur R. Cook, who lived at 3090 Beatrice Avenue, Middleville, Michigan died October 9, 2009 leaving the above Trust entitled “The Wilbur R. Cook Revocable Living Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: November 3, 2009 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 77540059 (269) 945-2401 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Rodney L. Nye and Elaine Nye, husband and wife, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 1st day of March, A.D. 2006, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2006, in Document Number 1161087, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal, interest and late charges, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Twenty and 04/100 Dollars ($223,020.04). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2009, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Six and one-half percent (6.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to said west line, 319.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 466.7 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Together with a 66 foot wide Easement for Ingress, Egress and Public Utilities, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West line of said Section 7, 2221.40 feet to the place of beginning of the easement herein described; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on the West second line, 68.16 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 999.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line, 706.16 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 638.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 933.40 feet to the place of beginning. Also, that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, T1N, R8W, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North on the West line of said Section 7, 1583.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North on said West line, 319.00 feet; thence East at right angles to said West line, 466.70 feet; thence South parallel with said West line, 319.00 feet; thence West, 466.70 feet to the place of beginning. Tax I.D. No. 09-007-001-15 The redemption period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. TCF National Bank, a national banking association Dated: October 12, 2009 ______________________________ Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building 615 Griswold Street 77539310 Detroit, Michigan 48226-3993 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter John Dzioba, Jr., an unmarried man and Bridgette Magee, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005 in instrument 1141551, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three And 63/100 Dollars ($113,353.63), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence East 215 feet; thence North 520 feet; thence West 215 feet; thence South 520 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540090 File #288007F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 24, 2002, given by JAY DONALD DEKLEINE and SHARON KAY DEKLEINE, as Mortgagor, to WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK, as Mortgagee, as recorded on April 29, 2002 as Document No. 1079562 of Barry County Records, Pages 1 through 5 and on April 30, 2002, in Liber 2234 of Allegan Records on Pages 30 through 34, together with all amendments and modifications, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 1, 2009, for principal and interest, the sum of $204,957.06; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage; the power of sale in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; and the Mortgagee having exercised and hereby exercising its right of acceleration as a result of the default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Barry County Circuit Court, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying amounts due and unpaid under said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, and any and all other lawful charges and expenditures from the date of this notice until said date of sale, the lands in said mortgage is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County (as to Parcel 1) and Township of Wayland, Allegan County (as to parcel 2) and commonly known as 3555 Lisa Lane, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence South 2º 21’03” West 91.00 feet; thence North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet; thence South 20º 09’ 36” East 210.94 feet; thence South 44º44’ 20” West 107.47 feet; thence North 06º 36’ 42” West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above-described parcel and between said parcel and the shore of Gun Lake; together with all riparian rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31, a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence South 815.37 feet; thence South 05º 48’ 01” East 167.97 feet; thence South 88º 14’ 34” East 12.66 feet; thence South 39º 49’ 48” East 49.96 feet; thence South 62º 45’ 43” West 110.64 feet; thence North 02º 21’ 03” East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Dated: November 10, 2009 West Michigan Community Bank, Mortgagee CUNNINGHAM DALMAN, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee /s/ Ronald J. Vander Veen Ronald J. Vander Veen 321 Settlers Road, P.O. Box 1767 Holland, MI 49422-1767 (616) 392-1821 This notice is given in efforts to collect a debt owed to West Michigan Community Bank. Any information provided in response to this notice will 77540171 be used for that purpose. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Troutner and Amie J. Troutner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170807, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 56/100 Dollars ($147,816.56), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 893.04 feet along said North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 271.13 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds East 330.01 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds West 271.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds West 330.0 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539506 File #284013F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry McKelvey and April McKelvey, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2001, and recorded on March 16, 2001 in instrument 1056869, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five And 55/100 Dollars ($96,465.55), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East along the Section line 472.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 40 seconds East 218.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 188.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds East 1088.24 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds East 658.48 feet to the South line of Section 13; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds West, along the Section line 1310.94 feet to beginning EXCEPT: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East, along the Section Line, 545.88 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 18 minutes 43 seconds East along the Section line 765.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 05 seconds West 658.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds West 765.06 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds East, 658.08 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539420 File #283399F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arloa M. Raffler, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Co. DBA Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 13/100 Dollars ($128,775.13), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36, Glasgow Addition, to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, except that part lying East of CK and S Railroad, Also except commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 35, Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings; thence West 66 feet, thence South to the North line of Lot 37; thence East 66 feet, thence in a Northerly Direction to the Place of Beginning, all in Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540109 File #269116F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Babcock, a married person and Dawn Babcock, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106457, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six And 20/100 Dollars ($72,436.20), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lying South and Westerly of the highway running through same, now located; except the part described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 4; thence North 300 feet; thence East 145.2 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 145.2 feet to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539888 File #287777F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J Stanley and Michelle Stanley, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2005 and recorded November 30, 2005 in Instrument # 1156902 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006W1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($116,118.39) including interest 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 13, Barry County, Michigan. Also, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 13, Barry County Records; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West 26.50 feet along the North line of said Lot 28; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.90 feet; thence South 83 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East 98.07 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of Lot 24 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 30.00 feet from the said Northwest corner of Lot 28; thence South 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West, 30.00 feet to the place of beginning. All in the Northwest one quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Note: Taxes are assessed for tax purposes as follows: Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 13, Barry County Records, also, beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East along the North line of said Lot, 56.83 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.40 feet; thence South 01 degree 01 minute 30 seconds West 36.23 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 808 Greenwood St, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/12/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77540166 Our File No: 09-15534 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott E Manning, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Lender Fremont Investment & Loan, Mortgagee, dated the 20th day of September, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of January, 2005 in Instrument #1153221 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven and 86/100 ($86,627.86), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock PM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.125% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Unit No. 13, East Town Homes Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document # 1074113 as amended, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in the general common elements and the limited common elements as shown on the Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/22/2009 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 Mortgagee ___________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-FR1 Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR1 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77539358 248-362-2600 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Sixty Five & 36/100 ($62,065.36), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of Land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, T3N, R8W, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47' 30" West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12' 30" West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39' 30" East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45' 30" East 134 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 11/12/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee ______________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77540084 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Bernier and Sandra Bernier, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 30, 2005 and recorded July 14, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149498, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS,INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Seven and 27/100 Dollars ($188,577.27) including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 Thornapple Bend Estate as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539993 File No. 617.1455 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver and Penny Seaver, husband and wife, to Ross Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 6, 2005 and recorded May 23, 2005 in Instrument Number 1146953, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument No. 200804160004150, Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two and 7/100 Dollars ($86,372.07) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the West one-half of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058.43 feet East of the West one-quarter post of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Poplar Beach Plat as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.00 feet; thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kline Street 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 seconds East, along said Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 221.6197 77539456 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Morley and Linda Morley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to FMB-First Michigan BankGrand Rapids, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 1992, and recorded on March 24, 1992 in Liber 538 on Page 383, and modified by agreement recorded on May 11, 1999 in instrument 1029379, and assigned by said Mortgagee to FMB-First Michigan Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyFive And 54/100 Dollars ($56,755.54), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 13 seconds West 1888.91 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4 to the South line of the North 650 feet of said Southeast 1/4 which lies South of the North 6 acres of said Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 60.99 feet along said line to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 236.0 feet along said centerline to place of beginning; thence continuing North 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds East 379.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East 382.34 feet parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 10 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds West 379.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West 382.34 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Whitneyville Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539433 File #285455F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Holton, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2008, and recorded on August 18, 2008 in instrument 200808180008343, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Nine And 65/100 Dollars ($81,439.65), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 720.57 feet along the North line of said Section 14 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 821.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 19.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 259.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 7 seconds West 841.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 265.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539671 File #287424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald P. Wood, a married man and Roberta L. Wood, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($104,162.77), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwesterly 100 feet of Lot 13 of the plat of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 2, also described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 13 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, thence South 41 degrees 43 minutes East along Southerly boundary of West State Road 100 feet; thence South 48 degrees 17 minutes West 165.44 feet; thence North 60 degrees 47 minutes West 105 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13; thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540003 File #248096F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Cross, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 16, 2007, and recorded on October 14, 2009 in instrument 200910140010145, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Six And 11/100 Dollars ($156,546.11), including interest at 9.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Following described premises situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan to-wit: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 27 Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 645.00 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 225.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds West 384.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East 225.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds East 384.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539858 File #268206F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie Lucas, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006, and recorded on August 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1169004, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five and 67/100 ($168,455.67) including interest at the rate of 9.12500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Commencing at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet to the Place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 245.87 feet, thence North 86 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds East 428.00 feet to the centerline OF M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said center line 263.18 feet, thence South 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds West 555.54 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel C: Beginning at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 Seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet, thence North 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 555.45 feet to the centerline of M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said centerline 224.06 feet, thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds West on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 662.39 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5286 Stimpson Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: November 12, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77540149 Case No. 09MI01807-1 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST 60.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 113.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 17.33 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS REFERENCE POINT "A" AND THE POINT OF ENDING, INCLUDING AN AREA FOR CUL-DE-SAC PURPOSES, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, CENTERED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED REFERENCE POINT "A". The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 19, 2009 MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 77539466 Southfield, MI 48075 MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FREDRICK L. DROBNY JR., A SINGLE MAN, to MORTGAGE PLUS OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 28, 2007, and recorded on September 4, 2007, in Document No. 20070904-0001578, and modified on December 17, 2008, recorded January 14, 2009, in Document No. 20090114-0000328, and assigned by said mortgagee to MVB MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred TwentySix Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($166,126.52), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL B: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 390.06 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 141.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 155.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 184.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 161.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 304.35 FEET ALONG SAID SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 304.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE SOUTHERLY 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, 66 FEET IN WIDTH, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 29, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST 764.07 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 694.57 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LEWIS ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 80.79 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 66.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 249.94 FET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 �Page 12 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NuUnion to merge with Detroit Edison Credit Union The boards of directors of Detroit Edison Credit Union headquartered in Plymouth and NuUnion Credit Union headquartered in Lansing have approved an “intent to merge agreement” between the two organizations, the first formal step in the merger process. NuUnion has an office on North Church Street in Hastings. The name of the combined credit union would be Lake Trust Credit Union – a repre- sentation of the organization which would stretch from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron and Lake Erie, based on the combined fields of memberships of both organizations and the continued priority of building strong trustbased relationships with members. Both boards of directors, nine members each, would be combined to form a board of directors of 18. NuUnion’s CEO Stephan L. Winninger would be the CEO of the new organization and Detroit Edison Credit Union’s CEO William J. Thiess would be the president. Like other mergers, when two credit unions come together, they do so after recognizing the benefits that can be realized as a result of joining forces. However, unlike typical bank mergers, no money is exchanged and, in this case, the two organizations would partner to form a new organization which best serves both sets of members. Detroit Edison Credit Union and NuUnion bring diverse geographical community charters, which would create wider access for both memberships. NuUnion’s 28-county community charter extends membership eligibility to nearly everyone in the southern half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, excluding the metropolitan Detroit area. Detroit Edison Credit Union’s community charter includes the metropolitan Detroit area as well as eight surrounding counties. State and national regulators, the Office of Finance and Insurance Regulation and National Credit Union Administration, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Justice, and NuUnion Credit Union members must approve the agreement before it can be finalized. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Strotheide and Melissa Strotheide, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2004, and recorded on March 12, 2004 in instrument 1123557, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($66,172.43), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 92, Hardendorf Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539660 File #285810F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Moore and Cameron Moore, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chemical Bank West, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2004, and recorded on April 9, 2004 in instrument 1125111, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($114,539.54), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the West 1/2 of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Section 25, then West 14 rods, thence South 40 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539896 File #286463F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56B DISTRICT COURT FOR BARRY COUNTY CASE NO. 09-1684 SP MILLER MESSENGER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. OGULBE M. and DANYNA EICHHOLZ, jointly and severally, DEFENDANT. __________________________________/ James N. Rodbard (P38328) James N. Rodbard P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 405 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 130 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 342-6000 __________________________________/ AMENDED ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 9th day of November, 2009, PRESENT: HONORABLE Gary R. Holman, District Judge On September 22, 2009, Plaintiff Miller Messenger Properties, LLC filed a Complaint for Possession After Land Contract Forfeiture against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz in this Court concerning a parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant Easterly 454 feet from the Northwest corner of the East 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28; thence Southerly 587 feet parallel with the West line of said East 50 acres; thence Easterly 371 feet more or less to the East line of said East 50 acres; thence Northerly 587 feet along side East line being the East 1/8 line Section 28, to the East-West 1/4 line thereof, thence Westerly 371 feet more or less to the place of beginning, Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 66 feet thereof appurtenant to land adjoining the South side of described parcel, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan (the “Premises”). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignees, legatees, devisees and/or heirs shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law, as the District Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on or before the 31st day of December, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by default against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignee, legatee, devisee and/or heir for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Honorable Gary R. Holman District Court Judge 77540104 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A11CB, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-K under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated September 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six and 91/100 Dollars ($103,346.91) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539988 File No. 225.1119 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 10, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D Dekleine, a Married Person and Jacob Dekleine, a Married Person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007 in instrument 1174492, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five And 03/100 Dollars ($75,455.03), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 12 of East Town Homes Condominium, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of Barry County of Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540122 File #273914F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian Southworth, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2006 and recorded June 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166024, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($113,503.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point where the highway crosses the line between Sections 17 and 18, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, said intersection being approximately 574 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18; thence Northwesterly 66 feet; thence South to Highwater Mark of Lake; thence Easterly along shore of Lake to section line; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539642 File No. 617.1398 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS POSITION AVAILABLE Nurse for Special Needs Student: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and Licensed from the State of Michigan to practice as a RN or LPN required. Cynthia Vujea, Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Michigan 49046. Resumes must be received by 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2009. For job descriptions, call 269623-9225 or email sjones@dkschools.org 77540139 SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2009 • 7 P.M. All Board members present, John Lohrstorfer, Brad Carpenter, 6 guests. Closed meeting, opened public hearing on Final Roll for Special Assessment for Leach Lake Sewer. Asked for public comment; there was none. Closed hearing, resumed meeting. Adopted Preamble and Resolution Concerning Leach Lake Special Assessment District for Sewer No. 1. Meeting adjourned at 7:20. Submitted by: Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77540180 Jim Brown, Supervisor SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 3, 2009 Meeting called to order at 7:00. Approved minutes of regular board meeting on October 6, 2009 and special board meeting on October 13, 2009. Treasurer’s Report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Approved disposal of old fire truck. Commissioner’s Report received. Public comment received. Approved Allied Waste for recycling. Approved contract with Todd Ketchum Lawn Care Service for plowing. Approved paying of the bills. Approved transfer of $20,000 to park fund. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77540162 Thomas Rook, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jon Manni and Jennifer Manni, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2004, and recorded on June 14, 2004 in instrument 1129226, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two And 65/100 Dollars ($77,532.65), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 945 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539349 File #091252F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Sharon A. Mann, Single, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003, and recorded on September 15, 2003, in Instrument Number 1113309, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $62,411.14 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 3.250%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 20 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 12 rods; thence West 20 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence East 20 rods to the place of beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77540157 L0437MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 5, 2004 in instrument 1124645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 55/100 Dollars ($78,842.55), including interest at 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence East 13 rods; Thence South 12 1/2 rods; Thence West 13 rods; Thence North 12 1/2 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539584 File #291641F01 DLNP Notices Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peggy Long and Bruce Long, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 10, 2004 in instrument 1133734, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($131,428.06), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 660 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 except the West 210 feet of the South 350 feet, also except the East 300 feet of the South 633 feet of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540099 File #289055F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 12, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540155 File Number: 618.2012 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michelle D Haywood, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 139 Sheridan St, Middleville, MI 49333-9414. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540078 File # 292040F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Darin W. Johnson and Cheryl L. Johnson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 12955 Cleland Ave, Wayland, MI 49348-9344. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540041 File # 292027F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Deann Gray and Dorman Gray, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 1, 2008 and recorded August 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 200808110008140, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen and 26/100 Dollars ($154,415.26) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 29 of Southeastern Village Number 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539446 File No. 310.6208 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Hess, a single woman and Wanda Mennega, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2003 and recorded November 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1117367, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight and 31/100 Dollars ($100,958.31) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Hastings Heights, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539647 File No. 310.5807 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Gregory Gay 10079 Kingsbury Road Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas A Hop and Deborah L. Hop, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to NPB Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2004, and recorded on October 6, 2004 in instrument 1135069, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Leader Financial Services as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four And 50/100 Dollars ($90,594.50), including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 19 of Supervisors Plat of Sunset Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 48 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 22, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539390 File #289925F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Wymer fka Brenda L. Pywell, single, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2003 and recorded June 26, 2003 in Instrument Number 1107219, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 38/100 Dollars ($40,916.38) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66, except the North 10 feet thereof, the original Plat of the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 22, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539461 File No. 241.7493 To: Daryl L. Brodbeck 7451 Cunningham Road Lake Odessa, MI 48849 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 12, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540081 File Number: 241.5569 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dana M. Shoemaker, Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 1999, and recorded on October 19, 1999 in instrument 1036810, and rerecorded on April 19, 2000 in instrument 1043318, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Michigan State Housing Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 20/100 Dollars ($75,831.20), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 97 and 98 Original Plat of Village of Orangeville, According to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539512 File #151487F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Case No.: 09-302-CH Hon.: James H. Fisher BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS 2002-28, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-28 Plaintiff, v ROBERT J. MCCRATH, TACY J. MCCRATH, MARY E. KELLEY A/KA/ MARY E. WARNERS, BRAD ZOET, MICHELE ZOET, and MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Defendants. ________________________________________/ TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Jienelle R. Smith (P71924) Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48344 248-341-4606 T&T# 175359L03 ________________________________________/ ORDER FOR SUMMONS ON DEFENDANT MARY E. KELLEY A/K/A MARY E. WARNERS At a session of said court, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan on:10/14/09 PRESENT: HON.James H. Fisher CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court by exparte motion of counsel for Plaintiff, and the court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Summons issued on June 24, 2009 is extended to 03/24/2010 so that counsel may serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant, Mary E. Kelley a/k/a Mary E. Warners, in the following manner: By publication pursuant to MCR 2.106(D). IT IS SO ORDERED. This is not a final order. James H.Fisher CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 77539539 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES W. SUTHERLAND, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 19, 2005, in Document No. 1145092, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($157,118.93), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 3, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 1320 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EXCEPT THE WEST 230 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77539998 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE: PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY. Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Laura E. & Jay T. Dowdle (“Borrower”[s]”), to Omni Community Credit Union, (“Mortgage Holder”), which mortgage secures the property located at 7087 Huff Rd., Bellevue, MI 49201. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4), Mortgage Holder Informs the Borrower[s] of all of the following: 1. That the Borrower[s] have the right, to request a meeting with Mortgage Holder or its designee; 2. The name of the person designated under subsection (1)(c) as the person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 400.3205c is Shirley Ferguson, Omni Community Credit Union, P.O. Box 1537, Battle Creek, MI 49017, telephone (269) 4411434 (“Designee”). 3. That he Borrower[s] may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority; 4. The website address for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is www.michigan.gov/mshda. The telephone number for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is (517) 373-8370; 5. That if the Borrower[s] contact a housing counselor to request a meeting with Designee, foreclosure will not be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice was mailed to the borrowers; 6. That if the Borrower[s] and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower[s], abide by the terms of the loan modification agreement. 7. That the Borrower[s] have the right to contact an attorney, and the telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968-0738. November 6, 2009 Omni Community Credit Union By Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77540129 (269) 382-3703 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage given by TONY NIELSEN and VALERIE NIELSEN, husband and wife, as Mortgagor; to ISABELLA BANK (a/k/a ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION, f/k/a GREENVILLE COMMUNITY BANK), a Michigan Banking Corporation, as Mortgagee, the Mortgage being dated June 19, 2001 and recorded July 19, 2001 as Instrument No. 1063281 of Barry County Records. By reason of such Default, as of 10/9/09 there is claimed due, for principal and interest at 6.990% percent per annum, the sum of $35,932.85. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof. Under the Power of Sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses (including the attorney fee) and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the Mortgagee as provided by Law, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, at public venue at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse, the place holding the Circuit Court, located at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 1 of Pleasant Valley Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 13. PP# 08-16-270-001-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of said sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be reduced as provided by said statute. 10/16/09 /S/ Steve Lobert (P56590) LOBERT & FRANSTED, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 119 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 77539428 (231) 796-7609 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 55/100 Dollars ($186,859.55), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539518 File #271128F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa A. Short, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2003, and recorded on June 17, 2003 in instrument 1106627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen And 53/100 Dollars ($94,517.53), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 13 of H. J. Kenfield Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540053 File #292956F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner POLICE BEAT Police investigate Barry Transit’s fuel theft Hastings Police are investigating a larceny complaint that was reported the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Barry County Transit. Police were contacted by the director of the Barry County Transit after he learned that an employee had siphoned about 90 gallons of diesel fuel from the tanks of six retired transit buses waiting to be sold. The employee allegedly transported and stored the fuel in a tank at his residence. After being confronted about the theft, the employee admitted to taking the fuel. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review and authorization of charges for larceny. Delton couple arrested for embezzlement Hastings Police arrested a husband and wife for their involvement in an alleged embezzlement of money from an elderly relative. The investigation began June 10 after two family members learned what had occurred and reported the incident to the police. John Montes, 44, and Renee Montes, 42, both from Delton, are accused of obtaining a loan in the name of a 77-year-old relative to purchase a $45,000 fifthwheel trailer. They convinced the victim that he was only co-signing a loan for them which transpired at a lending institution in Hastings on June 2. In reality, the loan was made out entirely in the victim’s name. The investigation was concluded Oct. 29, when warrants were authorized. The pair were arrested Nov. 4 and are facing felony charges of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult and for obtaining money under false pretenses, $20,000 or more. Breaking and entering reported in Hastings Last month, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported breaking and entering on the 2000 block of East M-43 Highway in Hastings. The victim returned home from work at approximately 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and found the front door of the home had been kicked in. The master bedroom was torn apart. Jewelry, jewelry boxes, toys, coins and loose change were reported stolen in the incident. Larceny from automobiles reported near Middleville The Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of larceny from a motor vehicle in the 7000 block of Loop Road in Thornapple Township at 8:08 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. The owner of the vehicle reported that he had parked it in the driveway at 10 a.m. Oct. 29. Reported stolen was a red Dale Earnhardt NASCAR duffle bag containing a red flannel jacket, a shaving kit, mechanics uniform and gym shorts. Also reported stolen was a Taurus .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, Model PT 140, two magazines and a holster. Saturday, Oct. 31, another resident in the 7000 block of Loop Road in Middleville reported that a compound bow, valued at $1,300, was stolen from the trunk of his vehicle which was parked in front of his residence. Correction: Jeffery Scott Travis is not Ashley Vincent’s boyfriend. According to Hastings City Police, “Travis borrowed the car, which belongs to Vincent’s boyfriend, who is also a friend of Travis’, and Travis was at one time involved with (married to) Vincent’s mother, and that’s how we made the connection. (Ashley’s) boyfriend had her file the report that his car was stolen.” COURT NEWS Kendall Jamar Gillespie, 22, of Grand Rapids pleaded no contest to charges of operating under the influence causing serious injury, habitual offender and was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge James Fisher Nov. 5. Gillespie, who was convicted Aug. 21, 2006, for the delivery/manufacture of cocaine, was sentenced to 12 months in jail with credit for two days served and was ordered to pay a total of $2,008 in costs and restitution. The last five months of his jail time would be suspended upon payment of the $2,008. In addition, Gillespie was sentenced to 36 months of probation for a Dec. 12, 2008, accident on M-37 Highway in which he was found to have marijuana in his body. Holly Marie Lang, 39, of Nashville pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 5 to welfare fraud less than $500. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for one day served and also was ordered to pay $453 in cost and restitution by Nov. 13. The balance of her jail time will be suspended upon payment of the court assessments. Terri Jo Colthurst, 41, of Shelbyville pleaded guilty Feb. 18 to delivery and manufacture of marijuana, second offense and was sentenced Nov. 5 to two months in jail with credit for 41 days served and ordered to pay costs totaling $628. Truck dedicated to former fire board chairman by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Outstanding coaches are honored with fields or stadiums named after them. Superb civic leaders may get a park in their honor. Exceptional firefighters get, well, a truck. The Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove Fire Department gathered Monday, Nov. 3, to honor one of its own at a special ceremony. Justin Cooley of Nashville has been an almost permanent fixture on the fire department for nearly all of his life. In recognition of not only his years of service but his dedication to the department, he was honored with a plaque that will hang on a newly purchased tanker truck. For 35 years, Cooley was the chairman of the fire board, and previous to those decades, served as a fireman himself. He still has a certificate awarded to him in March of 1964, naming him as an honorary member of the department for his years as a firefighter. Bill Wilson said Cooley’s commitment to the department made the decision to dedicate the truck an easy one. “We appreciate all his years of service to the department,” said Wilson before the plaque was presented. “He put in a lot of years down here and always saw to it that the equipment was kept up and they had what they needed to work with. He is a good man to have around.” Through the years, Cooley said he worked to do all he could with the resources the department had to ensure that the most up-todate equipment and gear were available to the men and women who put their lives in danger. “It’s been a long time since I started on here,” Cooley told the crowd that had gathered to honor him. “I’ve seen a lot of changes since then, most of them have been good. It has been nice working with all the guys I’ve worked with. I’ve had some wonderful experiences these past 35 years or more.” The 3,000-gallon tanker carries twice the amount of water as the previous vehicle. The last time the department purchased a new vehicle was more than 10 years ago. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to William K. Hola, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1129 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, MI 49058-1216. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540116 File # 293388F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Donald B Kahler and Linda K Kahler, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 12782 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, MI 49046-9427. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540120 File # 293081F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gilbert Encinas and Katherine Encinas, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 315 E Main St, Middleville, MI 49333-9408. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://ww.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540050 File # 291806F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kevin L Quist, . and Katherine V Quist, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1289 Oxbow Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-8488. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 9, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 9, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540118 File # 293231F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Leslie Saintamour and Frederic J. Saintamour Jr., the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1624 Oakgrove Dr, Hastings, MI 49058-9768. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540044 File # 292719F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael P McLaughlin and Debra A McLaughlin, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 1730 N Broadway St, Hastings, MI 49058-1011. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 10, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 10, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540145 File # 292393F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sally J Hicks, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 730 W Walnut St, Hastings, MI 49058-2030. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540075 File # 292763F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Heather Bush and Jason B. Bush, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7290 N Broadway Rd, Freeport, MI 49325-9714. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 6, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 6, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540072 File # 292392F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of Dorothy G. Kurr. Trust dated November 20, 2007. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dorothy G. Kurr, born August 11, 1929, who lived at 1001 South Dibble Street, Hastings, Michigan died May 30, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of Dorothy G. Kurr, and dated November 20, 2007, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Karey J. Potter was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Karey J. Potter the named trustee at 4025 East Dowling Road, Dowling, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/23/2009 Robert L. Byington P.O. Box 248, 222 West Apple Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Karey J. Potter 4025 East Dowling Road 77540127 Dowling, Michigan 49050 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Daniel James Johnson and Julie Ann Johnson 777 South M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 12, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540164 File Number: 241.5568 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 15 Lions enjoy road to district final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions have already learned that its more fun when you win, but this year they also know that its easier to win when you’re having fun. There was a tight stretch late in game two, but for the most part the Lions handled Pewamo-Westphalia in the district semifinals Thursday night winning 25-17, 28-26, 25-19. The Lion fun came to an end though as the team was denied its second district championship in the past three years as it fell to Potterville 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 21-25, 15-11 in the Class C District Championship match Saturday. “I have had fun every flipping second of this season,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter said Thursday. “This has been the most amazing season, just the most wonderful experience second to being a mother. Every challenge I’ve given to them, they’ve risen to it and they’ve asked for more. They’re amazing. Their talent is their own, I didn’t teach them that.” Senior Tina Westendorp, who was a sophomore who was called up to the varsity in 2007 when the Lions won the program’s only district championship, got the chance to showcase all her talents against the Pirates in the semifinals. She led the Lions with 18 kills, five aces, and eight digs. “It was a big change,” Westendorp said of being a sophomore on the varsity who saw just a little time in the postseason, to turning into the team’s go-to girl, “but it was amazing. I don’t know how else to describe this year. Just phenomenal.” Senior Jennifer Kent, who was also a part of the 2007 district championship team, had five kills and two blocks for the Lions. Among her five kills were two back-to-back to turn a 23-24 edge for P-W into a 25-24 lead late in game two. “I think our back row played phenomenal,” said Kent. “When ever the back row is having a good game, it translates. It makes it easier for us to have good hits.” Tiffani Allwardt matched Kent’s five kills, and also added six digs. Sam Bissett had seven digs, and Elizabeth Stewart had six. Stewart also led the Lions with 15 assists, while Terri Hurosky had nine and Karlee Mater four. “When we play our best, that’s what we look like,” said Carpenter. “I am so proud of these girls.” Pewamo-Westphalia was led by freshman Madison Smith, who had seven kills, three blocks, and two assists. Potterville advanced to this week’s Class C Regionals at Leslie High School, thanks to the win over the Lions Saturday. Potterville earned a spot in the district final by coming from behind to down Dansville in the first semifinal match Thursday, 24-26, 25-23, 2125, 25-22, 15-7. In their second straight five-game match, Potterville pulled out the fifth and deciding game against the Lions too. Kent led the Lions with 13 kills in the final, while Westendorp added ten. Mater and Stewart both had 11 assists. Bissett led Maple Valley in digs with 13, while Allwardt added 12, Westendorp 11, and Stewart ten. Potterville got 17 kills and 17 digs from Kaila Cook. Jessi Ritchey had 28 assists, as well as six aces. Maple Valley ends the year with a record of 28-14-6. Maple Valley’s Hannah Young (10) and Tina Westendorp (13) leap up to try and block an attack by Pewamo-Westphalia Megan Smith during the Class C District Semifinals at Maple Valley High School Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) YMCA Volleyball The Lions break their huddle following their 3-0 victory over Pewamo-Westphalia in the Class C District Semifinals Thursday night at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lions’ Elizabeth Stewart turns her back to the net to pass a ball Thursday against Pewamo-Westphalia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) YMCA Women’s A-League Standings MacLeod Chiropractic TK Ladies Aged Wisely Eager Beavers Progressive Graphics La Bella Vida Winebrenner Construction Blarney Stone Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon Balls of Fury Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 29-11; Butterfingers 2515; Usedtobe #1 23.5-16.5; Three Gals & a Guy 23-17; Be Happy 22-18; Sun Risers 2119; King Pins 20.5-19.5; Kuempel 19-21; Ward’s Friends 18-22; Eary Risers 18-22; Just Friends 13-27; M&M’s 8-32. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Moore 138; M. Kingsley 110; E. Ulrich 184; S. Krystiniak 163-463; A. Tasker 181-476; G. Otis 179-485; R. Pitts 143-407; N. Bechtel 159; Y. Markley 124; R. Murphy 191-455. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Atkinson 174; H. Gibson 168; M. Schondelmayer 156-385; L. Brandt 213; W. Mallekoote 189-523; R. Boniface 183-518; N. Thaler 154; W. Talsma 210-549; D. Murphy 159; R. Walker 172; D. Kiersey 191; M. Saldivar 193-538; R. Hart 234-597. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 20.5-15.5; Four Pals 19.516.5; Hair Care 17-15*; The River 17-15*; Mill’s Landing 15-21; NBT 15-21. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - J. Pettengill 133-369; R. Pitts 155-432; E. Moore 170-401; G. Scobey 149-398; S. Pennington 178; L. Elliston 202-548; A. Tasker 158-419. Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 23 1/2; Skabbs 23; Lanes Divided 21; Team Ate 21; Funky Bowlers 21; Straight Liners 19; Shelly’s Country Daycare 18; Pinchasers 17 1/2; The Heath Gang 16; Late Arrivals 12; Sunday Snoozers 12. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Shafer 192-560; F. Ames 158-444; D. Roberts 160-433; A. Hubbell 193; B. James 188; M. Simpson 176; C. Kuhlman 172; M. Olin 149. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. McKee 278-665; T. Heath 258-601; S. Olin 208-587; J. Reffett 186-544; T. Cooley 199499; E. Bartlett 225; T. Demott 156; M. Bassett 124. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 26; Spencers Towing & Tire 24; Ten Pins 20 1/2; Dum Schitz 20; Shirlee’s *@#* Family 19; 9 N-a-Wiggle 19; Heads Out 18; The 4 B’s 16 1/2; Spare Time 16; Oldies Not Goodies 16; Haldan 14; All But One 12; Team #13 6; Part Time 5. Women’s Good Games and Series - L. Potter 202-558; N. Shafer 193; J. Madden 244-549; D. James 220-542; F. Bell 216-525; L. Smith 179-508; T. Bush 164-468; M. Sears 170-465; E. Johnson 155-434; C. Thomson 144-408; K. Becker 196; B. Roush 186; N. Taylor 140. Men’s Good Games and Series - T. Heath 199-546; D. McKee 225; M. Eaton 212; B. Taylor 209; M. Kasinsky 204; H. Pennington 203; M. Pennington 197; F. Thompson 188; S. Abbott 145; K. Matthews 134. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 25 1/2-14 1/2; Grove Street Cafe 23-17; Barry County Red Cross 20-20; Boyce Milk Hauler 20-20; Hurless Machine Shop 19-21; J-Bar Antique Tractors 12 1/2-27 1/2. Men’s High Games - P. Scobey 224; L. Porter 214; M. Yost 204; T. Graham 201; K. Armstrong 195; K. Beebe 194; G. Hause 191; G. Snyder 189; C. Steeby 186. Men’s High Series - P. Scobey 586; L. Porter 582; M. Yost 488; T. Graham 540; K. Armstrong 510; D. Blakely 469; G. Hause 547; S. Hause 487; C. Steeby 465. Women’s High Games - B. Wilkins 199; S. Beebe 197; M. Westbrook 176; D. Ware 171; B. Smith 152; B. Moore 149; R. Gross 140; K. Moore 139; J. Steeby 136. Women’s High Series - B. Wilkins 498; S. Beebe 528; M. Westbrook 441; D. Ware 422; B. Smith 428; B. Moore 369; R. Gross 392; K. Moore 329; J. Steeby 381. Tuesday Trios Colman’s 32-8; Lu’s Team 23.5-20.5; Trouble 23-21; Lucky Strikes 23-17; Lynn Denton Agency 22.5-21.5; Quick Resp Fire 20-24; Super Crisp 18-22; Twisted Sisters 1422; Sister’s 14-22; Latecomers 14-14; Team 12 0-28. High Games - Shirlee 206; Joanne 203; Tammy D. 189; Sandi 154; Deb 242; Mary 176; Kim 175; Luanne 182; Peny 158; Lisa 186; Julie 155; Esper 165; Merl 150; Renee 171; Paula R. 221; Deb 161; Barb 155; Tammy T. 167; Heather R. 169; Cathy H. 158. clients. Sandy Kozan, the clinic’s executive direc- When sending a special package, insist on a shipping company you can trust. Our friendly staff will ensure your shipment is professionally packaged and reaches its destination in pristine condition – on time. • • • • • • Expert packing Any size shipping Corrugated boxes Custom boxing Freight shipping Fax and copy service FF 15% MO PACKING ANY CUSTO mber 18, 2009 Now through Dece “We’re really excited, the grant gives us confidence to continue services in the future.” Chairman of the Free Clinic Board Dr. David Parker tor, said the lab will be beneficial to the clinic’s clients because they won’t have to go to a hospital to pay for blood, urine and other tests needed for their healthcare. Most can’t afford to pay for such tests. “It’s terrific,” she said of the grant. “Everybody’s excited.” Calley, R-Portland, said, "Many people are struggling during Michigan's economic recession, and the Barry Community Free Clinic is doing outstanding work to help local residents in need. I applaud Blue Cross Blue Shield for offering this grant, as well Barry County government officials for working hard to secure the funding." About 2.5 million Michigan residents under 65 years old went without health insurance at some time between 2007 and 2008, according to Blue Cross. Access to free clinics also helps curb the rising cost of health care. (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert contributed to this article.) 45-0 22-23 21-24 2-43 Don’t leave your holiday shipping up to just anyone. Make sure your gifts arrive on time... and in the condition you expect. Free health clinic receives special grant The Barry Community Free Clinic in Hastings can continue to provide free health care for area residents under a special Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan grant announced by State Rep. Brian Calley. The Barry Community Free Clinic, located at 1230 W. State St. in Hastings, will receive a $25,000 grant. The grant helps clinics provide important services like primary care, case management, dental services, specialty and diagnostic care and prescription drugs. “We’re really excited,” said Dr. David Parker, chairman of the Free Clinic Board of Directors. “The grant gives us confidence to continue services in the future.” Parker, who wrote the grant, said the funding will be used to help improve the clinic’s infrastructure, such as plans to set up a full laboratory, which will improve its services to 40-2 20-16 16-26 12-24 9-27 We Deliver BOWLING SCORES Mixerettes Kent Oil 25-11; James Process Service 2214; NBT 21-15; Dewey’s Auto Body 19-17; Nashville Chiropractic 18-18; Dean’s Dolls 15-21; Sassy Babes 14-22; Good Friends 1026. Good Games and Series - D. James 185; L. Elliston 191; S. Nash 176; M. Rodgers 173; E. Bond 118-322; D. Snyder 179; T. Christopher 194; K. Fowler 177-495; S. Dunham 169; N. Goggins 173-460; S. Merrill 180-519; T. Drake 178; N. Bechtel 178-454; L. Greer 183-526. 39-3 37-5 34-8 21-21 16-26 16-26 16-26 15-27 11-31 5-37 Women’s B-League Standings Trend Setters Net Results Cascade Home Improvement Parker Storage Northside Pizza Co-Ed Standings Mental Block Hungry Howies TriClor - Dirty Hastings Mutual 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings (269) 948-9610 • Fax (269) 945-2680 Open Mon-Fri 8:30 to 6:00 • Closed Saturday & Sunday �Page 16 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Speed carries Delton to district win over Vikings Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its first ever district championship Friday night, after topping Lakewood 3-0 in the Class B District Championship match at Eaton Rapids High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers’ pace was too quick for the rest of the teams in the Class B girls’ volleyball district at Eaton Rapids last week. Delton Kellogg, ranked second in the state in Class B, downed Hastings 3-0 in the semifinals Wednesday then knocked off the Lakewood Vikings 3-0 Friday night in the district championship game. In those six games, Delton never gave up more than 15 points as it won the first district championship in the history of the program. “It was fast. Delton played a hell of a game Our freshmen just didn’t adapt fast enough to what was happening on their offense,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland after her team’s 25-15, 25-11, 25-15 defeat. Hastings head coach Gina McMahon sounded similar after her team was downed by Delton Kellogg Wednesday in the semifinals, 25-10, 25-7, 25-10. “We couldn’t keep up with them, plain and simple. I hope they win it. I like seeing them as the underdog for so many years being such a great program now.” The Panthers aren’t underdogs this season, the win earned them a spot in the regionals hosted by Gull Lake this week. “We had the match of our life,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen of Friday’s win over Lakewood. The Panthers were nearly perfect on the attack, making only a couple of errors all night long. Setter Terin Norris had 12 attack attempts, and finsihed with ten kills. The two misses came on tips. Katie Searles and Hannah Williams both had a 100-percent hit- by Brett Bremer Delton pushes to play its best, not just beat its foes I love the standard that’s been set by Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball program, or at least by this group of coaches and girls going through the program at the moment. More often than not, after as big, seemingly lopsided victory head coach Jack Magelssen will tell me, “we played okay.” He did it again Tuesday night after his team’s 3-0 victory over fourth ranked Plainwell. The Trojans rallied late in game one to pull within a point at 21-20 after being down as many as ten points in the game, but a quick tip by Terin Norris and a big block by Abby Culbert later and the Panthers were on to game two. That game two was close until about half way through it. In game three, the Panthers held a 16-15 edge then pulled away for a 25-17 victory. Delton Kellogg isn’t just judging itself by wins and losses. It’s judging itself by how well it plays. I saw a great example of that at the state cross country finals this weekend. Rochester’s Megan Goethals defended her state title in the Division 1 girls race, but winning wasn’t enough. She was the only girl to break 17 minutes on the day, winning her race with a time of 16 minutes 54.8 seconds. Not only was she the only girl to break 17 minutes, she was the only girl to break 18 minutes. Her closest competitor in all four races on the day was Hartland’s Avery Evenson in the Division 1 race, who finished in 18:10.3. Winning by a minute at the state finals is something special. Goethals, and every other runner at Michigan International Speedway Saturday, ran into a stiff wind over the course of the final half mile towards the finish. She never let up and thought, first is good enough. She was going to be her best. That’s what these Delton Kellogg girls are doing. They’re not just doing it now, they’ve been doing it for months and years, otherwise they never would have gotten to this point where no other Delton Kellogg volleyball team has been. In the history of Delton Kellogg volleyball the team had won one district game. They matched that on the opening night, then won the school’s first ever district title against Lakewood Friday. I’ve never heard Magelssen praise his girls as much as he did for their performance against the Vikings. It was probably the first time I’d heard him say they’d played better than “okay”. I was sorry I couldn’t be in two places at once to see it. Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent asked me, after her team’s win over PewamoWestphalia in the Class C District Semifinals Thursday, who I thought would win the cross-county district final. I told her that I thought Delton Kellogg could do it. The only thing possibly holding the Panthers back would be that they hadn’t been there before where as Lakewood had a couple girls who played in the state quarterfinals just last year. Not being through a long playoff run hasn’t slowed the Panthers down yet. There shouldn’t be anything unfamiliar about playing Pennfield in the regional championship match tonight at Gull Lake. The Delton girls have been in the gym before. The Delton girls have beaten Pennfield before (three times this season including in the KVA Championship match). A look at the road ahead for the winner sees a trip to the state quarterfinals in Vicksburg Tuesday, then the state semifinals and finals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek next weekend. Every opposing coach I’ve talked to since this playoff run began has had nothing but high praise for the Panthers. Now all they need to do is give their own coach reasons to smile. ting average. Searles finshed with eight kills, and Williams seven. Adriann Culbert led the team with 13 kills, and Carly Boehm added six and Abby Culbert four. Norris ended the night with 19 assists, and Adrianna Culbert had ten. Kaitlin Marshall had 23 digs. Delton had a team full of underclassmen a year ago, not quite as young as the Vikings, but now with a senior laden team is looking to make a long run through the postseason. Lakewood will be looking to do the same next year. “Overall not an awful season for us,” Rowland said. “I know that I have nothing to lose, and in fact getting Anna (Lynch) back next year we have everything to gain.” Chelsea Lake led the Vikings in the loss to the Panthers, scoring nine kills, 11 digs, two blocks, and an ace. Lexie Spetoskey added four kills and eight digs. Emily Kutch also had four kills. Kristen Hilley tied for the team lead in digs with 11. Madison King added seven digs. Brooke Wieland finished with 21 assists. District Semifinal Lakewood vs. Gull Lake Gull Lake looked to be pushing Wednesday’s district semifinal with the Vikings to a fifth game, until late in the fourth. At 5-4 in game three, Gull Lake held its last lead of the match. After a huge block by Lakewood sophomore Dani Szczepaniak to break a 9-9 tie, the Vikings built a small lead and then lost it again. The Blue Devils tied the match at 14, but from then on it was all Vikings. Lakewood won six consecutive points on the serve of Hilley, and went on to a comfortable win in the game 25-16. The Vikings also took solid victories in the first two games of the night, 25-16, 25-10, but the Blue Devils came roaring back in game three as the Vikings let up a little. “I liked it when it was two our of three,” Rowland said. “Just keeping them focused and intense with young players, there’s no where to go but down when you get too high. When they win that second game they get a little too high.” Gull Lake head coach Karyn Furlong attributed some of the turn around for her team in that third game to getting senior Elena Perri more involved. “We made a little bit of a line-up change. Elena, who’s been injured all season, she’s finally starting to get a little bit healthy. To keep her on the court all the time is huge for us. The kids dug in and I think they did great.” For much of the season she had been playing only in the back row, especially against good teams. Gull Lake jumped out to an 11-2 lead in game three, and went on to a convincing 25-10 win. “They can’t sit back,” Rowland said. “They’re too young to sit back. Even my bench got too quiet.” The Vikings had been nearly as dominant in the first two games as the Blue Devils were in that third. Lake got the Vikings off to a great start, with a few early kills and big blocks. Wieland had a couple off assists on her first turn in the serving rotation, and Lakewood built a 12-5 lead in game one. In game two, the Vikings jumped out to a 9-0 lead on the serve of Kalli Barrone who was helped to all those points by some good play at the net from Kutch. Wieland finished with 27 assists, to go along with four aces. Lake led the Vikings in kills with 14 and Kutch added 13. Lake also had 12 digs, seven blocks, and two aces. Kutch chipped in three blocks. Spetoskey added six kills, 15 digs, and a pair of aces. Lakewood also got ten digs from Hilley, and 13 service points from Barrone. Katoe Schau had 28 assists for the Blue Devils. Leah Perri led the offense with eight kills, and Elena Perri added seven and Claire Ranly seven. District Semifinal Hastings vs. Delton Hastings’ varsity volleyball season came to an end with the loss to the Panthers in the Class B Distrcit Semifinals at Eaton Rapids The Saxons’ Kayla Vogel hits an attack towards a Panther block as teammates Roni Hayden (15) and Gabraelle Eaton look on during game three Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Terin Norris tips the ball over the block of Lakewood’s Chelsea Lake during Friday’s Class B District Championship match at Eaton Rapids High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Brittany Hickey digs a Delton Kellogg serve during game three Wednesday at Eaton Rapids in the district semifinals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wednesday night. The Panthers played quickly and won quickly. “We could not put up two blocks, because they run their offense so quickly,” said McMahon. “We definitely struggled with serve receive. We couldn’t pass their serves.” That made it hard for the Saxon setter to put up good passes for the Saxon attackers to hit. Norris fired aces on each of her first three serves in game three, highlighting the Saxon problems. She finished the night with five aces, as well as 31 assists. Adrianna Culbert had ten kills, four blocks, seven aces, and three assists. Hannah Williams matched that ace total, with seven, and added five digs. Boehm had eight kills, and Searles seven. Marshall added seven digs. “I think we just had them off guard the The Panthers’ Carly Boehm passes the ball near the net during Friday night’s Class B District Championship game against Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) whole time,” Magelssen said. “We played okay. We did the things we needed to do, and Hastings was just on defense the whole time pretty much.” Hastings to five kills from Brittany Hickey, and three from Kayla Vogel. Roni Hayden had ten assists. Sam Watson had the Saxons’ lone ace. “I really don’t think they should walk away with their heads down, because of how they improved this season,” said McMahon. “I think we peaked Saturday (at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament).” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — Page 17 Winchester All-State 3rd time, despite slower time by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Taylor Pogue, a senior from Goodrich, raced out to a 12-second lead in the first mile of Saturday afternoon’s Division 2 State Final. With that, the chances of Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester improving on last year’s runner-up finish at the cross country state finals were nearly gone. Thornapple Kellogg freshman Casey Lawson closes in on the finish line Saturday at Michigan International Speedway during the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Winchester hung with the other leaders, East Grand Rapids’ Lauren Grunewald and Otsego’s Taylor Smith for a while, but eventually fell back to seventh place. Pogue won the race in 18 minutes 11.0 seconds. Grunewald led East Grand Rapids to its second straight Division 2 State Championship at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, placing second in 18:18.7. Smith was third in 18:32.9. “I really thought I could catch them, but they kept getting further ahead,” Winchester said. “I was dead. I gave it everything.” The seventh place finish is her lowest placing at MIS, after finishing sixth as a freshman and second last year. It was also her slowest time on the course, as she crossed the line in 18:58.7. “It’ll encourage me to do better next year,” Winchester said. “I want to win it really bad.” Four of the six girls ahead of her were seniors. Smith is s junior this year, and Zeeland West’s Rachele Schulist who was fourth in 18:36.2 is a sophomore. Although Winchester wasn’t thrilled with her finish, she did help freshman teammate Casey Lawson to a strong showing. Lawson wasn’t too far away from earning All-State honors, placing 40th in 19:53.4. The top 30 finishers in each race Saturday are All-State. The 30th finisher was Three Rivers’ Morgan Stuut, who finished in 19:41.9. “She told me to run with my elbows out and to just when you’re going by a corner take the shortest route, and don’t get blocked in,” Lawson said of Winchester. “I always run with my elbows out, so it was easy.” The course and the crowd, both on and off the course, can be intimidating for first time participants. “I was really nervous, and there’s just a lot of people and everyone was cheering when the gun went off,” Lawson said. The Grand Rapids area dominated the Division 2 girls’ team standings, with Hamilton finishing second to the Pioneers 96 to 108. Grand Rapids Christian was third with 146 points. Behind Grunewald for East Grand Rapids, Jessie Baloga was ninth in 19:01.7, Kassidy Clark 27th in 19:34.6, Kathleen Stubbs 47th in 19:57.3, and Breezy Clifford 60th in 20:12.0. Hamilton had four girls in the top 30. Molly Oren was 14th in 19:08.8, Emily Oren 24th in 19:23.3, Cathy Coryell 25th in 19:26.6, and Sarah Oren 28th in 19:37.9. Williamston was fourth as a team with 153 points, followed by East Lansing 199, Otsego 225, Forest Hills Eastern 282, Dexter 287, Cedar Springs 291, Jackson Northwest 300, Spring Lake 347, DeWitt 350, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 367, Sturgis 367, Dearborn Divine Child 396, Sparta 410, Gaylord 424, Mt. Pleasant 455, St. Clair 472, Marine City 481, Flint Powers Catholic 485, Bloomfield Hills Marian 525, Grosse Ile 554, Linden 601, Yale 603, Trenton 622, and Lapeer East 647. Ionia bounced back from a rough day at regionals to win the Division 2 boys’ state championship with 92 points, finishing well ahead of second place Dexter which finished with 184. The Bulldogs were led by Austin Alcala’s 13th-place time of 16:22.7. Pontiac Notre Dame’s Christopher Burns was the individual champion on the day, finishing in 15:47.8. The led a trio of seniors at the front of the pack, with Linden’s Jacob Hord second in 15:50.2, and Vicksburg’s Mark Beams third in 15:57.5. Flint Powers Catholic was third with 201 points, followed by West Catholic 204, Vicksburg 217, Gaylord 221, Linden 222, Forest Hills Eastern 225, Williamston 226, St. Joseph 248, Forest Hills Northern 253, Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester (center) stands between Williamston’s (left) Lauren Halm and Emma Drenth after receiving their medals Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sturgis 281, Alma 287, Croswell-Lexington 377, St. Clair 401, Chelsea 413, Grand Rapids Christian 414, Fremont 419, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 425, Big Rapids 441, Ogemaw Heights 485, Dearborn Divine Child 570, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 573, Trenton 643, Yale 646, Carleton Airport 678, and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 764. Rochester senior Megan Goethals ran an amazing race to win the individual championship in Division 1. She was the only girl all day to break the 18-minute mark, and the 17minute mark, finishing in 16:54.8. Her closest competitor was Hartland’s Avery Evenson, a freshman who was second in 18:10.3. Saline took the Division 1 girls’ team championship with 141 points. Rockford was second with 192, followed by Grosse Pointe South with 212 and Traverse City Central with 218. Detroit Catholic Central had its top five boys’ finish in the first 36, including three All-State performances, to win the championship with 68 points. Ann Arbor Pioneer was second with 96, followed by Pickney 155, Highland-Milford 167, and Rockford 228. Troy’s Nick Atchoo won the D1 boys’ race in 15:28.5, with Swartz Creek’s Jeremy Dickie second in 15:50.2, and Detroit Catholic Central’s Ricardo Galindo third in 15:51.2. Russell six spots short of All-State at D3 finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Division 3 Cross Country State Finals were a beginning and an end for the Delton Kellogg varsity teams Saturday. A good group of underclassmen in their first trip to run at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn led the way. Panther freshman Brianna Russell was 36th in the girls’ race, finishing with a time of 20 minutes 11.0 seconds. She was the fifth fastest ninth grader in the race. Her sophomore teammate, Jolene Drum, was 101st in 21:14.7. “It’s exciting to see Brianna come in there in 36th place,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes, “so close to All-State. She’s a hard worker and I think this is going to encourage her to achieve more next year. The same thing with Jolene.” The top 30 runners in each race Saturday earned All-State honors. The Delton Kellogg boys’ team, which finished 29th in the team standings, was led by sophomore Ryan Watson. He was 100th in 17:40.3. “He’s just a great natural born competitor,” Grimes said of Watson. “I don’t care what it is, whether it’s in biology class, to get the best grade, out here, or on the basketball court.” Watson was one of three sophomores for Delton Kellogg’s boys’ team running their first race at the state finals. Delton Kellogg also had one junior and a freshman in its line- up along with seniors Brandon Humphreys and Nick Rendon. It was the second trip to MIS for Humphreys and Rendon, who qualified as individuals a year ago. Rendon tried to give his young teammates some pointers. “I told them a lot of nots,” said Rendon. “Don’t go out too fast. Don’t go out too slow. Don’t get stuck on the outside. Don’t get stuck on the inside.” Both felt like the experience helped them, although it didn’t show in the final results. Rendon was still slowed by the time he missed with a stress fracture in his leg, and was 172nd in 18:28.9. “I think I was having a better race (than last year),” said Humphreys, “a more steady, confident race. I knew it was my last race. I was giving it everything I had.” Humphreys suffered from a cramp late in the race, and that slowed him up. He finished 140th in 18:05.6. “Those two seniors, they’re disappointed with their times, but I think there’s not really much of a better way to close out their career than with the team at the state finals,” said Grimes. Delton’s Tyler Bourdo was 194th in 18:52.8, Kannon Hoffman 234th in 19:59.4, Mike Bassett 239th in 20:12.0, and Zach Haas 248th in 21:33.8. Benzie Central won the Division 3 boys’ team title on the day, finishing with 164 points. Calvin Christian was second with 180, followed by Hillsdale 212, Kent City 232, Mason County Central 259, Jackson Lumen Christi 267, Whitmore Lake 280, Freeland 281, Chesaning 286, Lansing Catholic 334, Durand 350, Stockbridge 360, Charlevoix 360, Albion 368, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic Central 374, Ida 379, Byron 407, Allendale 408, Armada 445, Erie-Mason 467, Bangor 471, Frankenmuth 483, Hackett Catholic Central 515, Roscommon 526, Almont 550, Caro 552, Bloomingdale 597, Clare 616, and Delton Kellogg 630. The top five runners in the race were all seniors, led by Durand’s David Madrigal who Delton Kellogg’s Kannon Hoffman sprints towards the finish line Saturday at MIS during the Division 3 boys’ State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Tyler Bourdo (942), Nick Rendon (947), and Ryan Watson (948) run together in a pack as the Division 3 boys’ race gets started Saturday morning at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. 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Delton Kellogg’s Jolene Drum (1275) and Brianna Russell (1276) work their way through the pack at the start of Saturday morning’s Division 3 State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) came in with a time of 15:42.3. Harrison’s Blake Allison was second in 15:45.9, and Albion’s Paul Lewis third in 15:49.8. Devon John from Allendale won her third consecutive individual state championship on the girls’ side, finishing in 18:30.6. Lansing Catholic’s Megan Heeder was second in 19:05.3, followed by John’s Allendale teammate Ali Wiersma in third with a time of 19:08.3. Hanover-Horton had its top five runners all earn All-State honors, and won the team title with just 63 points. The team was led by Megan Hubbard, who was seventh in 19:27.3, and Lindsee Burdette who was ninth in 19:29.9. Allendale was second with 74 points, followed by Benzie Central 110, Leslie 120, Jackson Lumen Christi 199, Kent City 210, Macomb Lutheran North 232, Lansing Catholic 275, Caro 283, Schoolcraft 285, NorthPointe Christian 386, Freeland 395, Portland 400, Essexville Garber 431, Ida 41, Leroy Pine River 452, Berrien Springs 459, Hillsdale 479, Manchester 489, Kingsley 519, Blissfield 531, Bad Axe 536, SanfordMeridian 540, Bangor 555, Almont 596, Whitmore Lake 649, Durand 729, and Lake Fenton 755. Concord’s boys and Harbor Springs’ girls won Division 4 state championships during the morning session at MIS Saturday. Concord had the top two boys, with Kyle Stacks winning in 15:54.8 and teammate Spencer Nousain placing second in 16:09.7. Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart’s Bridget Bennett won the girls’ race in 18:35.9. �Page 18 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK defeats Plainwell in regional semi’s Palace will host Saxons and Vikings on December 12 A handful of Hastings and Lakewood High School wrestlers and their coaches are used to spending at least a couple days a year at the Palace of Auburn Hills for the individual state finals, but the basketball players finally get their shot at the home of the Detroit Pistons in December. Hastings and Lakewood have been invited to play their varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball contests against each other at the Palace Dec. 12. The girls’ varsity game will start at 1:30 p.m., and the boys’ con- test at 3:15. Teams and fans will be able to stay and watch the Pistons take on the Golden State Warriors at 7:30 p.m. that evening. Tickets are on sale now at both the Lakewood High School and Hastings High School athletic departments. The cost is $45 for a Lower Bowl ticket, which is normally priced at $65 for a Pistons’ game alone. Proceeds will benefit Hastings and Lakewood’s athletic departments. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 The Panthers’ Kaitlin Marshall digs a ball in the back row during game two against Plainwell Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Practice can make perfect, sometimes even without perfect practice. At one point last week, during the Class B district tournament hosted by Eaton Rapids, Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Jack Magelssen sent his team home early. That didn’t stop the Panthers from winning their first district championship in school history. It hasn’t slowed them down in the regional tournament yet either. Delton Kellogg scored a 3-0 victory over Plainwell Tuesday night at Gull Lake High School to earn a spot in the Class B Regional Championship match Thursday, against Pennfield. “This week we had, and last week, the worst practices all year,” Magelssen said. “I’ve got myself set up so I’m going, ‘this could be really bad,’ and then they play the best they’ve ever played.” The coach doesn’t have an answer for it so far, and neither does senior setter Terin Norris. “We always thought we had bad practices right before big tournaments,” Norris said. “We always play really well. We don’t know what it is.” The Panthers certainly started off really well in the regional semifinal Tuesday, racing out to a 14-5 lead in game one. Plainwell battled back, but the Panthers held on for a 25-20 victory then won games two and three 25-16, 25-17. “I think they came out tight, and made a lot of errors,” Magelssen said of the Trojans. “They were on their heels, and that helped us.” In the Delton run at the start, Plainwell had as many attacks sail wide or long as it had turn into kills. “They just came after us,” Plainwell head coach Carolann Davis said of the Panthers. “We didn’t play like our normal selves, and got tight. Kids that normally do things right weren’t.” Norris did nearly everything right for the Panthers, making passes, digging balls, firing attacks. She finished with 16 assists, six kills, two blocks, and six digs. “She’s the best setter in the state,” said Davis. “Nobody can touch her. She’s great, very athletic.” “The kid is just a great kid,” Magelssen said. “I’d love to have her set just all the time, but we need to have her attacking.” Norris had plenty of help on the attack. Adrianna Culbert finished with ten kills, Carly Boehm eight, and Katie Searles six. Everyone contributed again for the Panthers. Kaitlin Marshall had 33 digs. Hannah Williams chipped in ten digs and a pair of aces. Taylor Blacken led the Panthers with three aces. Abby Culbert had a teamhigh four blocks. “I feel very fortunate,” Magelssen said. “We just beat one heck of a team. They’re a real cohesive team.” For Rent Pets HOME FOR RENT: Special reduced move in rates! 3 bedroom/2 bath, full finished basement, 2+ car attached garage w/lake access. Call today 269-838-5837 or 517852-1514. BE A LITTER Quitter! Fix your pet. C-SNIP, a reducedcost, non-profit spay/neuter clinic. Transportation available from Hastings area to CSNIP. Call Kalenda at (269)792-9363. BUDWEISER RACING BARSTOOL Go-cart, brand new, sells for $2,400, asking $1,800. 2002 Polaris 120 kids snowmobile, mint condition, $1,500; 1952 Case VAC tractor, 3. Eagle hitch w/backblade. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams hits an attack over Plainwell’s Alyssa Davis during game one of Tuesday’s Class B Regional Semifinal match at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Swimmers tie for 2nd in Rainbow Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team had its best ever finish in the O-K Rainbow this fall, scoring a second-place finish behind the Forest Hills Northern-Eastern team at the league meet this weekend. The Forest Hills Northern-Eastern team finished the weekend with 577 points Saturday at the Forest Hills Community and Aquatic Center. The Trojans were third at the meet with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which finished with 339 points to TKHastings’ 305. TK-Hastings and Catholic Central finish in a tie for second overall, thanks to the Trojans win over the Cougars in the league duals. 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Calvin Christian was third in the team standings with 268 points, followed by West Catholic 253, Wayland 128, Creston 118, and Ottawa Hills 92. Schipper also had a third-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:04.47, behind Forest Hills Northern-Eastern’s Sarah Legault (1:02.58) and Paige O’Dowd (1:03.45). Schipper, VanDenack, Garber, and Kaylee DeMink placed third in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:46.85. Forest Hills Northern-Eastern’s Riley Smith won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:07.96 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:47.42, Kate Scott the 200-yard individual medley in 2:20.24, Abigail Bruinsma the diving with a score of 351.50, and Kelsey Muma the 100yard backstroke in 1:03.32. In the final two relays, the Forest Hills Northern-Eastern team of Scott, O’Dowd, Kalie Heydenberk, and Legault won the 200yard freestyle in 1:43.70 and the team of Legault, Heydenberk, Muma, and Nicki Byl won the 400-yard event in 3:51.21. 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The arts council’s board of directors president, Tom Wiswell, gave a brief overview of the past 24 years of the arts council and encouraged everyone to look forward to more as the group supports the arts in its 25th year. The corporate underwriter, FlexFab Horizons International LLC, was praised as were the sponsors who brought the evening to life. David and Deb Hatfield were the master and mistress of ceremonies and kept the evening moving, from the “street food” buffet to the conclusion of both silent auctions and the live auction with auctioneer Steve Stanton. “Bid often and bid high” was their advice. The evening had a fun problem. Attendees could purchase a key for a “door” prize for a day in the life of Barry County. Unfortunately, the right key didn’t open the door, and finally to pick a winner, the old-fashioned raffle tickets donated by the Hastings Rotary Club had to be used to pick a winner. Tish Cohoon was the excited winner of the day worth more than $250. Entertainment for the evening was silent, with a mime; musical, with songs by the group Maiden Voyage; artistic, with caricaturist Tom Garland; and filled with laughter in a radio show from the Village Players of Middleville. Members performing were Darleen Schellinger as Gracie Allen, Ed Schellinger as George Burns, Mike Bremer as Lou Costello, John Bremer as Bud Abbott, Doug Brinks as Jack Benny and Mary Brinks as Mary Livingston. They even had an “applause” sign. The real fun of the evening was bidding on the more than 80 silent auction items and the more than 16 (really more than 25) items in the live auction. When Steve Stanton got the bidding going during the live auction, he and others encouraged everyone to bid high for the arts. Auction co-chairs Kari Orcasitas and Lauren Tripp kept everyone happy with popcorn, cotton candy, corn dogs and bid encouragement. Information about upcoming arts council events also was available. Holiday art hops will be held in Delton Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 4, in downtown Hastings. Call 269-945-2002 for more information about the Thornapple Arts Council or go to the www.thornapplearts.org website. The Village Players of Middleville bring their style to a “radio” drama. Performing are Darleen Schellinger as Gracie Allen, Ed Schellinger as George Burns, Mike Bremer as Lou Costello, John Bremer as Bud Abbott, Doug Brinks as Jack Benny and Mary Brinks as Mary Livingston. Maiden Voyage provides “street music” at the start of the evening. Auctioneer Steve Stanton keeps the live auction moving, and the bids growing. Former executive director Andre Wiegand who helped plan the Nov. 7 event and newly selected executive director Megan Lavell worked together to make the Have a Heart for the Arts event a success. A special part of each year’s auction for the past several years has been the Art for a Cause. Steve White donated two prints of Hyde Park in London. The bidders for these pieces don’t get to take them home. The prints are being donated to the Commission on Aging for their newly refurbished dining room. Pictured are winning bidders Maggie Coleman (left) from the Coleman Agency and Beth Hannapel (right) who bid with her husband, Eric, flanking COA executive director Tammy Pennington. Courier Banking One of the “street fair” entertainers is this mime. Under the white face paint, is it Andy Tobias or Jake Scott? Dave and Deb Hatfield are the master and mistress of ceremonies for the evening. Intern Allison Danis from Hastings High School worked with the Thornapple Arts Council during the summer and is back to help Nov. 7. The Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation volunteered to help. This year’s YAC volunteers include Rachael Kingsbury, Maggie Shuster, Shauna Hoffman and Nicole Rybiski. Designed exclusively for Hastings City Bank business customers, this pick up and delivery service is the ultimate in convenience. Our Hastings City Bankmobile will pick up your deposits, deliver petty cash, and transport legal documents safely and securely, saving you time and money. Fees The first four trips per month are FREE. Each additional pick up per month is $4.00. Fees can be offset by the earnings credit earned on your average business account balance. Ask your Hastings City Bank representative for complete details. 77540186 1-888-422-2280 �Page 20 — Thursday, November 12, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Sponsered by the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Summit speakers disagree on economy, needs, local resources by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Barry County Economic Development Alliance hosted the seventh annual Barry County Economic Development Summit Nov. 5. Speakers at the summit included Dr. Soji Adelaja, a professor of land policy at Michigan State University, and George Erickcek, senior economic analyst for the W. E. Upjohn Institute. Both are known throughout the country for work in their respective fields. A presentation on the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan also was given at the summit. Founded approximately a decade ago, the alliance seeks to develop the local economy in a way that positively impacts the public and businesses. “Think of businesses the same as you think of you and me: we grow old ... The one thing about companies, though, that we can’t do, is they can get young again,” George Erickcek, senior economic analyst, W. E. Upjohn Institute Valerie Byrnes, president of the alliance, began the summit by explaining how the organization has begun to achieve its goals in a new way. She said that the alliance’s mission statement was modified this year to reflect a “progressive approach” that it has adopted to increase its focus on being proactive. “Utilizing a progressive approach, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance will create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life,” the mission statement now reads. According to Byrnes, the alliance will achieve its goals in the coming years by helping the county to be recognized as a desirable place for both businesses and consumers, promoting cooperation between local governments, receiving the funding necessary to function, driving entrepreneurism, developing relationships to promote opportunities originating from outside the county and partnering with schools to prepare children for the economy that awaits them. Byrnes said the alliance’s commitment to achieving its goals is something that members of the organization will continue to stand behind. “All in all, I just want to say that ‘accountability’ is the key word on the tip of my tongue for 2010,” she explained. Following Byrnes’ speech, Adelaja spoke about his theory of how the “Old Economy” Attendees gather prior to the first presentation of the summit. previously drove the world’s businesses and has been replaced by the “New Economy.” According to Adelaja, the new economy came into effect several years ago and is distinguished by a number of features, including global competition, innovative production, digitization, collaborative relationships, insecure employment and others. “I really do believe that a whole new economic landscape has taken root,” he explained. Talking about how Michigan has responded to recent economic changes, Adelaja said the state is one of only two — the other being Rhode Island — that saw a decrease in population from 2006 to 2008. “Michigan is in very bad shape today, and we should all be very concerned,” he explained. “We’ve lost half of our manufacturing jobs. Why? The world’s changing, and we didn’t pat attention to it.” According to Adelaja, one of the keys to improving those areas negatively affected by the new economy is to make those areas as attractive as possible to people who will create prosperity: people who are talented, creative and educated. This approach differs from the kind routinely employed in the old creates dynamics of success for communities, today.” Describing youth as one of the best classes of people for driving economic growth in an area, Adelaja specified Hastings, saying that it does not offer much to attract young adults. “You don’t have enough bars in this town; you need some,” he explained. “Young, talented people want to be able to ride and bike downtown and stop at a pub and have something to drink.” Adelaja said that, for towns, cities and counties to best prosper in the new economy, they must become part of a region comprised of other municipalities that share assets. Barry County belongs to a region accommodating to tourism and steeped in heritage, he pointed out, adding that, if the county became a place “You don’t have enough bars in this town; you need some. Young, talented people want to be able to ride and bike downtown and stop at a pub and have something to drink.” Dr. Soji Adelaja, Professor of land policy, MSU economy, which entailed areas attempting to attract industry instead of a certain type of person, he said. “Economic agents move around the landscape today, unlike in the past,” he explained. “... People choose where they want to live first and then look for a job, and that’s what George Erickcek shares his outlook for Barry County. that complemented others within the region it belonged to while having its own unique identity, it would experience great growth. “The little town of Hastings will never become anything more than what it is today, unless it’s a functional place in the context of a region that people want to come to in the first place,” he explained. Before ending his speech, Adelaja encouraged area officials to break down municipal boundaries and begin working together on a plan to bring success to Barry County in the new economy. “(The) old economy is dead; it’s not coming back,” he said. Erickcek gave a presentation on the national and local economies. He compared efforts by the federal government to promote growth with stimulus funding and programs such as “Cash for Clunkers” to the use of propellants in the making of campfires. “We put a lot of lighter fluid on this economy,” he explained. “The question, though, you have to ask is, will it stick?” Detailing the unfavorable aspects of the national economy, Erickcek said that one of the biggest obstacles in the way of economic improvement is that banks lend out less money than they did in the recent past. According to Erickcek, the amount of total reserves that the country’s banks are required to maintain totals less than $100 billion, while the amount they now have in reserves totals approximately $800 billion. “This has a major factor in our ability to go forward,” he explained. Erickcek described Michigan as a “onehorse town with a sick pony,” saying that, while theories surrounding the “New Economy” place less emphasis on manufacturing than the “Old Economy,” manufacturing still is and can continue to be an important part of the state’s economy. “We’ve lost a lot of good service jobs ...,” he explained. “Those service jobs are also connected with manufacturing. When we talk about the new economy and the old economy — and it’s easy to talk new and old — we have to remember how important manufacturing is to us. And it’s something that is so important — I think still has a lot of life in it On December 12 Hastings and Lakewood Varsity Teams will play each other at the Palace of Auburn Hills prior to the Pistons game! The Girls Varsity game between the SAXONS and the VIKINGS will start at 1:30 p.m., with the Boys playing at 3:15 p.m. Then the PISTONS take on the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 77540114 at both Lakewood HS and Hastings HS Athletic Depts. Cost is $45 for a Lower Bowl Ticket (normally priced at $65) for all three games. 77540194 Proceeds to benefit Hastings and Lakewood Athletic Departments — I personally cannot let it go. And when it does go, it affects not only manufacturing and not only retail, but also affects professional services, financial services — it affects all of us.” Erickcek went on to disagree with Adelaja’s view of the old economy and its alleged death. “I think it’s too easy to divide the world into the ‘Old Economy’ and ‘New Economy,’ he said. “I think that we always have the old economy among us, and we always have a new economy among us ... Think of businesses the same as you think of you and me: we grow old. “... The one thing about companies, though, that we can’t do, is they can get young again,” he said. “So, the key is not whether or not we’re part of the ‘Old Economy’ or the ‘New Economy.’ The real key I would leave for you is that we always want to strive to make our companies young again. We always want to Dr. Soji Adelaja gives a presentation on the “New Economy.” strive to try and get them thinking new products.” Focusing on Barry County, Erickcek said that, while 600 of its residents lost their jobs in 2008, more than 500 jobs also were created within the county last year. While Adelaja said that one of the best ways to improve Barry County’s financial standing would be to transform it into a place where people would come and drive the economy, Erickcek said that the county already is populated by entrepreneurs who, given the right opportunities and encouragement, could transform the area. By investing in entrepreneurs instead of ways to attract economic drivers, time and money would not be wasted on creating an area that might be conducive to business endeavors that have little hope of succeeding, he said. “It avoids the problem of picking winners,” he explained. Even though Erickcek presented some theories that were different from Adelaja’s, he agreed with Adelaja in that people should always look to the future. “I would argue that, as a community, the one thing we should never say is, ‘we should have,’” he explained. The presentation on the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan was begun by Jim Carr, supervisor of Rutland Charter Township, who explained why he decided to help develop the plan in the first place. “My whole kick was, the (City of Hastings) had what we needed, which was utilities and administrative and organizational abilities, in my opinion, and we had what the city needed,” said Carr. “We had, at Rutland, the ability to grow .... And, to me, it made more sense to coordinate the growth patterns for the township to enhance the city as well as improve the township’s position in the region.” The Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan is overseen by the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee, which is comprised of representatives from each of the areas it encompasses, including Barry County, Carlton Township, the City of Hastings, Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships. “Essentially, the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan is a policy statement that indicates the intention of the entire community — including the participating jurisdictions — to encourage sequential growth within the area defined by the plan, and conversely, to promote the protection of large areas of contiguous rural lands outside the plan’s boundaries,” the plan reads. “It seeks to direct growth to those portions of the region best able to accommodate it and, as a result, to minimize the unplanned and inefficient intrusion of development into areas not targeted for growth.” Jeff Mansfield, manager of the City of Hastings, said that the focus of the plan is partnership. “This is not the City of Hastings, it’s not Rutland Township, it’s not Carlton Township, it’s much more than that,” he explained. “It’s Barry County — it’s all of us working together as partners.” � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-11-19.pdf 04232b53ac8f2c6919f0dd1446b42bfc PDF Text Text Board gets earful over budget cuts Jobs are the real economic drivers DKHS spikers into state semifinals See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 2 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 48 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, November 19, 2009 NEWS Parents air concerns over disciplinary decisions BRIEFS Prairieville group to host public forum Tonight at 7 p.m., Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township will host a public forum at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, located at 7990 W. Milo Road in Delton. Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and trustees Bill Miller and Sharon Ritchie, all of whom are facing the possibility of being recalled, will address allegations made in the petitions calling for their dismissals from public office. Chili dinner to benefit Spiritual Care Consultants On Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will host a chili dinner fundraiser for Spiritual Care Consultants (SCC) of West Michigan. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison will serve as head chili chef, and a number of local pastors will help with serving. Donations for the meal will be accepted, and proceeds will help Hastingsbased SCC provide for direct and indirect patient care, training and education of consultants and coordination of services. The nonprofit work of SCC supports the medical community by providing free services to advance the health of the mind and body of patients through spiritual care. For more information, call 269-929-2901. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer More than 50 people attended the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday evening, many of them parents concerned about the board’s decisions at two disciplinary hearings within the past year. In both instances, which involved students allegedly selling or delivering drugs on school grounds, the board went against the principal’s recommendation that the student be expelled and opted for suspension instead. During the public comment portion of the meeting, parent Rob Longstreet, who addressed the board on behalf of other parents in the group, said the decisions appear to reveal a disconnect between the board and the district’s administrators, which sends the wrong message to students, teachers, parents and the community at large. “I know most of you, if not all of you, and respect all of you and appreciate the hard work that you do. I know that, especially in these times that there are some things you just don’t have control over. I do have an issue to discuss with you that you do have some control over, and I would like to express my concerns,” he said. “This is an issue that has do with student discipline, and I know there is a delicate issue of confidentiality that goes along with this. So, I will do my best to not go into an area that is confidential. If you feel that it is confidential, please either stop me, or you don’t have to answer.” Longstreet said there has been a lot of discussion and concern in the community that the current board of education has broken with “historic” policy on how it handles discipline of students found to be dealing drugs on campus. A large group of parents, teachers and administrators listen Monday night as parent Robert Longstreet addresses the Hastings Area Board of Education regarding concerns about recent disciplinary actions. “The discussion in the community goes as follows: First of all, the last few students that were brought before the board for selling drugs on campus were given so-called longterm suspensions,” he said. “Secondly, the school administration ... prior to the vote ... gave a recommendation for expulsion of these students and that, contrary to the historical pattern of this board, the board actually went against the recommendation of the administrator and decided to long-term suspend both of these students instead of expulsion. If that is in any way correct, and again ...” “I’d like to address that ... are you done?” asked Board of Education President Pat Endsley. “No, I’m not done at all,” Longstreet replied. “If you’re saying I need to stop due to confidentiality reasons ...” “I am very concerned that when we have student disciplinary hearings, 99.9 percent of them are held in a closed session,” said Endsley. “When we come out of that closed session, we make a vote based a motion made by one of our members. There is no reason that anyone should know what the recommendation of administration was in that closed session. So, someone is violating the due process rights, the confidentiality rights of our students, if it’s out in the community that we are not doing what the recommendation is, and that really concerns me. “I’ve been on this board for 24 years,” she continued. “I’ve set through more student discipline hearings than I ever dreamed possible. It is the absolute worst part of this job. Consistently, you have to sit and look at what happens to one child and weight it against what happens to the rest of the student body. There have probably been, in that 24 years, a dozen times that the board has not followed recommendations — I’m not going to say why. “We are elected by this community to be there for all students. It is our responsibility to follow the guidelines that we have voted on and established; it is not the administration’s responsibility,” continued Endsley. “If somebody is going out into this community and saying, ‘You’re not doing what the administrators tell you to do ...’ I’m sorry. The public tells me to do, what’s best for students. And, I’ve been on both sides of these votes. Almost always, when we don’t follow the recommendation, it’s not a unanimous decision; it’s a split decision. But, that’s what we’re here for as elected people. We are here for all students, and I am very concerned at this point in time that somebody has violated our students’ right to due process and to confidentiality. If you can proceed without doing those two things, proceed.” Longstreet again started to speak, referring to the high school’s written guidelines. “Again, with the discussion that is going on in the community at the present time, this board approved a student handbook this year, and that student handbook states that if a student is found distributing drugs on campus, that the child will be referred to the superintendent of schools for possible expulsion,” said Longstreet. “What I would like to know, in the last two cases that came before this board, did anyone in the school administration make a recommendation to expel?” “I can’t answer that question; that would violate the student’s right to due process and to confidentiality,” said Endsley. “I’m not asking about any specific student ...” said Longstreet. “I can’t answer that question,” said Endsley. “Can anybody on the board answer that BOARD, continued on page 8 Viking merges with German firm, expects business to increase Breakfast will benefit folks affected by cancer An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for $5 per person will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Applebee’s in Hastings to raise funds for the annual Christmas banquet in memory of Joann Yates. Proceeds raised at the breakfast will be used to defray the costs of the banquet, which is free to cancer survivors, people still undergoing cancer treatment, caregivers and those who have lost a spouse or a loved one to cancer. Family members are welcome to the banquet, too. The breakfast is being held by the Barry County Cancer Support Group and the Angel Wings Cancer Support Group for Women, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Thanksgiving dinners offered Some area churches, restaurants and groups are serving dinner to anyone on Thanksgiving. The Middleville United Methodist Church, at 111 Church St., will host a community-wide Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. There is no charge. Take-out dinners will be available. Contact Sue at the MUMC office at 269795-9266 to make reservations, donate food or to help with the event. The Bib restaurant on Patterson Road and 126th Avenue is offering a free feast between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day. The Bib also will deliver dinners to those who cannot get to the restaurant. For more information call The Bib at 269-792-8181. The Viking Group’s largest production facility is on Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. Despite the merger with Minimax, a German firm, Viking will retain its name. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two leaders in fire protection and life safety systems – the local Viking Group and Germany-based Minimax – are joining forces by combining their activities in a new company. Everyone wants to know if the merger of Viking Group and Minimax will result in job cuts or wage reductions for employees at Viking in Hastings and its other locations, said Tom Groos, chairman of the Viking Group. The one thing that is undeniable is “in business the future is always uncertain,” he said, and that’s why there are no guarantees in the job arena. Groos is highly optimistic, however, about the potential for growth because of the merger. “It is a good deal for the company and its people for several reasons,” he said. “Minimax is a large, multiform fire protection company with a global reach. Viking Group is a fire sprinkler company with a primary focus in North America. They need what we have. So this is a good deal for the people and the company because the relationship will increase our sales and, hence, production and employment in our Michigan plants in Hastings and Holland.” Viking, headquartered in Grand Rapids, and Minimax employees were told about the merger on Tuesday. Meetings were held with Viking employees to explain the merger. Employees’ first reaction was, understandably, concern, Groos said. “Once they heard the entire story, the reaction was quite positive.” The Hastings plant has more than 300 employees. There are more than 800 total in the Viking Group. The Hastings plant is Viking’s largest facility. Other locations are in Huntsville, Alabama, Luxembourg in Europe, and more than 25 fabrication facilities in North America plus 12 in Europe and Asia. The potential for growth is at the heart of the merger and the reason Viking started looking for a partner business more than two years ago, he said. “...Minimax is an ideal partner, enabling Viking Group to offer an expanded line of non-water based products to our customers and to effectively service more markets outside of North America. We believe this transaction will be beneficial for our customers, employees, and shareholders," Groos said. Currently, Viking Group’s markets are primarily focused on North America. Minimax is “an international leader in the provision of complete fire protection services. The company group generated sales of 788 million euros in the year 2008 and employs a staff of around 5,200 employees worldwide,” according to a press release. Minimax was founded in 1902 and has headquarters in Bad Oldesloe, Germany where the merged company will be based. “Minimax is renowned for its installation, service, and engineering capabilities and the complete range of fire protection systems including gas-based and fire detection systems, whereas Viking Group’s technology, production capabilities, and distribution network involving fire sprinklers and related MERGER, continued on page 6 Better than a needle? Barry-Eaton District Health Department Nurse Anita Pyle administers a nasal spray H1N1 vaccine to Eva Corson of Hastings as her brother Ashton Corson, looks on. Tuesday, more 378 Barry County residents received the H1N1 vaccine when the health department held its first H1N1 vaccine walk-in community clinic at the Fehsenfeld Center at Kellogg Community College in Hastings. The next walk-in community clinic for the H1N1 vaccine is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Fehsenfeld Center, 2590 Gun Lake Road, Hastings. An appointment-only clinic is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the health department located at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Call 269-945-9516 ext. 660 to schedule an appointment. �Page 2 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV USS Ford honors president who kept us on an even keel To the editor: Recently, I had the honor of attending an event that should bring great pride to all Michiganders: the keel-laying ceremony for the USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier that will proudly carry the name of the former president and Michigan native around the world. A keel-laying ceremony signifies the formal beginning of a ship’s construction, when, in an earlier era, shipbuilders laid down the beam that held together its hull and upon which everything else depended. Not so long ago, Gerald R. Ford was the sturdy beam that held our nation together. He assumed our highest office at a time of great anguish and confusion. Amid danger and instability, Jerry Ford kept our country on an even keel. For those familiar with President Ford’s life before politics, that accomplishment is no great surprise. For in his previous service to our nation, as an officer in the United States Navy, he demonstrated the same kind of firm, steady leadership he would later bring to the White House. Like millions of young Americans at the outbreak of World War II, Jerry Ford put his life on hold to serve his nation, receiving his Navy commission in April 1942. In May of 1943, he joined the crew of a ship still under construction, the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey. The Monterey and its crew served in many of the crucial battles in the Pacific theater. As an anti-aircraft battery officer, Ford and his crew faced the danger of Japanese air raids and the terror of kamikaze attacks. But the sea herself would present the Monterey, and Ford, with their greatest challenge. In late December of 1944, a typhoon struck the fleet. Three destroyers were sunk by the power of the storm, and nearly 800 sailors lost their lives. Strapped into his bunk, Ford was awakened by the call to general quarters. The rough seas had torn aircraft stored on the Monterey’s hangar deck loose from their moorings, and the aircraft soon caught fire. Ford raced to make his way to the bridge and was nearly tossed overboard as the ship rolled. The crew was caught between a raging fire and the raging seas. If they could not douse the flames, they would have to abandon ship. Of course, in seas tossed by waves 70 feet high, that would mean likely death. As the officer of the deck when the Monterey was at general quarters, Ford played a crucial role in the crisis. Capt. Stuart Ingersoll ordered Lt. Ford to the hangar deck, where he faced the flames to assess the situation and reported back to the captain, providing vital observations and advice at the time of grave danger. Ford and the rest of the Monterey’s crew saved their ship. Ford himself saw the parallel between the fire aboard the Monterey and the flames that engulfed our political system as he assumed the presidency in 1974. Recalling the storm and fire many years later, Ford said, “I considered it a marvelous metaphor for the ship of state.” After 13 terms as a popular and respected member of the House of Representatives, he came to the presidency amid the greatest political crisis in generations, the Watergate scandal. The nation needed a healer, a unifying force. And just as he had in the stormtossed Pacific, Gerald Ford helped beat back the flames. The ship that will bear his name is the lead ship of a new class, the most advanced of its type in existence. Thirty-four years ago, President Ford attended the commissioning of another ship, also the first of its class, the most advanced of its day, the USS Nimitz. President Ford said: “As each of us looks upon this great ship, a single thought must seize our minds: Only the United States of America can make a machine like this. There is nothing like her in the world today. We have witnessed the magic moment when an intricate mass of steel and cable and sophisticated marvels of engineering suddenly become a living thing with a unique personality.” I know that all who serve aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford will take inspiration from the unique personality of the man for whom she is named. That courage, that commitment, and that steadiness in crisis will carry her through the roughest of seas and the most dangerous of battles. I know that the memory of Gerald Ford will guide the efforts of those who serve aboard the carrier. Jobs, jobs, jobs are the real economic drivers Just a few years ago, when you got into a conversation on the economy, the discussion usually centered around jobs and business issues. Today, whenever the economy is mentioned, the conversation usually ends up in a debate over the new versus the old economy. Last week, during the Barry County Economic Alliance’s seventh annual economic summit, the presentation turned into a debate of sorts with the two featured speakers. Dr. Soji Adelaja, a professor of land policy at Michigan State University, and George Erickcek, senior economic analyst for the W. E. Upjohn Institute. Both men are known throughout the country for work in their respective fields. Adelaja gave his presentation centering on the new economy saying, “Michigan is in very bad shape today, and we should all be very concerned. We’ve lost half of our manufacturing jobs. Why? The world’s changing, and we didn’t pay attention to it.” Adelaja went on to explain, “One of the keys to improving those areas negatively affected by the new economies is to make those areas as attractive as possible to people who will create prosperity: people who are talented, creative and educated. This approach differs from the kind routinely employed in the old economy, which entailed areas attempting to attract industry instead of a certain kind of person,” he said. Erickcek disagreed and said “while theories surround the ‘New Economy’ place less emphasis on manufacturing than the ‘Old Economy,’ manufacturing still is and can continue to be an important part of the state’s economy. We’ve lost a lot of good service jobs; those jobs are also connected with manufacturing. When we talk about the new versus the old economy, we are thinking manufacturing versus a service-based economy. According to Erickcek, we shouldn’t give up on manufacturing because it will impact retail sales, professional services and financial services — which affect all of us. Michigan’s growth and its continued success will be determined on how we treat business and industry in the future. State legislators continue to debate the alternatives of cutting existing programs or increasing taxes in order to maintain the status quo. Which brings me to the discussion on what the new economy is all about. It’s not just determining what a community needs to make up a strong economy or manufacturing versus a service base. It’s about competing in a global marketplace. Just a few years ago, most of our state’s competition came from within the country. Today, Michigan struggles to compete with other states — and nations around the world, as well. Countries like India and China have siphoned off much of our industrial growth due to lower wages and less government regulation and the lack of unionization. As their middle classes have grown, they’ve increased their competitive advantage to gain more of the manu- facturing base. So what do we do now? First of all it’s imperative that we require structural reform in state government. We should contact our legislators and let them know we support the necessary changes that will make Michigan competitive again. Government officials should identify areas where Michigan isn’t competitive including taxes, government red tape, labor rules and zoning, just to name a few. Michigan was a leader in industrial manufacturing, and it still has the potential to come back if we focus on our weaknesses. A U.S. Department of Labor report estimates that today’s youths will have 10 to 14 jobs in their lifetime. The report also states, “The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didn’t exist in 2004. ...We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist … using technologies that haven’t been invented.” If you look back to 1970 or 1980, you might find similar statistics reported more than 40 years ago. As an economy grows, jobs change, technology advances and opportunities become available. Since the early 1950s, the U.S. was a world leader in jobs and expansion. We just let our guard down. As Dr. Adelaja said, “We’ve lost half of our manufacturing jobs. We just didn’t pay attention to it.” If we’re serious about the new economy, then America needs a renewed commitment to manufacturing at all levels. Job training skills should be part of our high school curriculum, with an emphasis on learning skills, so no matter how many jobs a student might have, he or she will have the basic skills needed to tackle them. According to a recent report, more than 7,000 students drop out of school each work day in this country. That equates to more than 1.5 million young people leaving school unprepared for the world of work each year. In the interest of the nation, we should keep these students in school and teach them to be intrepreneurs (those who work for entrepreneurs with the same spirit to succeed) ready to participate in local business or industry. If these students drop out, it won’t matter what jobs are available, they will end up taking what they can get, or end up in trouble. Last week, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to continue its support to economic development for the county. By doing so, commissioners took a big step in determining their fate by supporting a full-time economic development office in downtown Hastings. The office is a cooperative venture with the Barry Chamber of Commerce. Bottom line: if we don’t continue to promote economic development throughout the county, our economic base will continue to erode. It looks like we’re paying attention. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan Recall committee is making false accusations Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov To the editor: I am a very proud and fairly new citizen of this wonderful country. Last election was the first time I was legally able to vote. I took this responsibility very seriously and as such I read and watched everything I could pertaining to all the elections. When casting my vote for the various Prairieville Township positions, I voted for people I believed would best serve our community and its needs, based on the materials I had read. Recently it was brought to my attention that a recall committee had been formed as the newly elected officials were mismanaging our money, guilty of nepotism and many other things. Since I had voted for this team, I went along to the recall public information meeting to learn more about the accusations made and how I could correct my error in this situation. At this meeting, I was alarmed to discover that although there were many serious allegations, there was nothing to support the allegations. I was expected to accept the word of the committee, even though they used such words as “I am suspicious,” “I think,” and “I sus- Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. pect.” This recall committee stated that they had requested thousands of pages of documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Yet they could not produce one requested page of evidence for us to view to prove just one of the many claims they were making. Because I had attended a recent township meeting, I became aware that the recall committee’s report on that meeting was biased and unfair, so I made it my business to seek out the truth myself. I have now seen minutes of township meetings, which prove to me that many lies were told at the recall meeting and in subsequent newspaper articles. I do not understand how it is possible for a committee to be formed, to make false accusations, to enable a recall without first having to prove their allegations. This is America. Can we falsely accuse someone without proof? Why is this happening? Is this an American way for those who were beaten in the election to be rid of those elected by the citizens, in the hope that the governor or someone else will temporarily reassign them to their old positions until they can once again run in an election and be re-elected? Is this recall all being politically motivated? I do not have the answer to that. I do know when the recall committee was questioned at its meeting about whether any of them had taken such an interest when previous township board officials were in office that they would not answer. They were asked several times whether they had requested thousands of FOIA documents of former township boards and meetings. And again this recall committee would not answer. So I sought out the answer myself. The answer is “no.” This recall group’s interest in attending meetings and asking for documentation is new to this particular board’s term. As a result of my inquiries and subsequently learning the truth, I urge all citizens to do likewise and find out the truth for themselves before signing any petition or voting for a recall. It is un-American to tarnish another’s reputation without proof of the accusation. This is a desecration of democracy. Kathy Dydalowicz, Prairieville Township Feeling the recovery yet? The Hastings The stock market is going up while the unemployment rate in the U.S. is still more than 10 percent. Do you think the country is in economic recovery, as some have said? How long will recovery be delayed in Michigan, compared to the rest of the United States? Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Banner Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Mike Rudisill, Lake Odessa: “Michigan is still trying to recover from the 2002 recession under George W. Bush. The car industry won’t come back. Michigan has to diversify. At best, it will be 10 years before the economic climate changes.” Mike Bremer, Middleville: “I’d like to hope that the country is in an economic recovery. How long will it take for Michigan to recover? As long as it takes us to re-think the way we do things and however long it takes us to embrace alternative fuels.” Mike Ponsetto, Hastings: “It’s encouraging news to see the stock market going up. But, I’m not sure that spells the end to Michigan’s economic troubles. It’s impossible to tell.” Tom Evans, Middleville: “Probably not. The health of American companies as measured by stock values does not correlate with domestic unemployment, at least in the short run, because short-term costs may be cut through the use of a lowpaid foreign work force. (Michigan’s recovery) depends on private industry and government response to the catastrophic results that come from marginalizing loyal workers, who also are consumers, in exchange for short-term profits.” Chuck Jaquays, Lake Odessa: “The recovery is beginning to take place in other parts of the nation, but it will be slower and take longer in Michigan.” Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Sandra Ponsetto Helen Mudry Bannon Backhus Patricia Johns Amy Jo Kinyon Brett Bremer Fran Faverman • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 3 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Alliance director is trying to do more, not less The numbers are in, and they’re not pretty The 2009 revenue picture is pretty ugly. When the final tallies came in, the cause of the challenges in the budget became clear. As of fiscal year end Sept. 30, income tax revenue is down 18.2 percent compared to 2008. Over that same time period, sales and use tax revenue was down 11.8 percent. Business tax revenue was down 7 percent and the “other revenue” category, including basically everything else, was down 7.4 percent. Overall, total revenue from the state’s 13 major taxes and lottery was down 12.4 percent from the previous year. All these percentages translate into billions of dollars. And so the epic struggle begins between the various needs and wants of all the different service areas. No matter how you look at it, we are heading into a tough year in 2010. The decline in state revenue was severe enough that it impacted virtually every area funded by the state. Nothing came out unscathed. Ironically, if your favorite area of the budget was cut less than 12.4 percent, then it was protected from the total impact of declining revenue. If your favorite area was cut by more than 12.4 percent, then those resources were used to preserve something else. This whole situation is frustrating for everyone involved. No one likes the realities of this global economic storm, but cool heads, reforms and reasonable sacrifice must prevail. The first instinct of many in government is to blame the tax system. Somehow, many have been led to believe that government funding would have been better if only some other, more resilient, tax base would have been developed. I have studied this possibility extensively, and I can assure you that all tax bases known to man are declining right now. And Michigan is not alone in that. Around the country, the 50 states are expected to experience deficits in the neighborhood of $250 billion over the next three years. This economic storm is hitting every corner of the country. Surely there are ways to modernize the tax system, and long term, we can do better for both the taxpayer and the government service levels. But in the short term, no shift in tax bases will bail out the budget. And as for tax increases, you can see that the taxpayer has already experienced declining personal income and purchasing power by the income tax and sales and use tax collections. How can we go back to them now? Instead, we must turn to some serious reforms that are long overdue. These are never comfortable to administer, and specialinterest groups will fight them every step of the way. But the harsh economic realities of our time leave no other option. As for which reforms, there are good lists to work from. The Center for Michigan and Public Sector Consultants have very comprehensive inventories of well-developed reform ideas, to name a couple. Some of these reforms may impact you in ways you do not like. Others will look like no-brainers, depending on your background and geography. These ideas are not new, but they are feared. Big changes in the way we do things can be scary for some. And I fully expect that there will be literally hundreds of thousands of people lined up to aggressively lobby for the status quo. But these reforms cannot wait any longer. There may be new and better ways to deliver services. There are some services we can no longer afford to provide. And there are some we may be able to provide cheaper in another way. All these angles need to be explored. Looking in on government To the editor: I was dismayed and disappointed at the discussion concerning Economic Development Alliance funding by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The comments concerning the director were inappropriate and show a lack of knowledge of her job. First, she is director of the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Alliance. Serving two masters is a very tough assignment. There is a joint board of members of both organizations, and yet still has two separate boards to report to in addition to the joint board. Now she has to report to the county commissioner, as well. I am reminded of the days when we had a JEDC or Joint Economic Development Commission and the director spent much of his time keeping track of phone calls and visits to justify his existence. The boards, through their director, have recently compiled operating plans that are starting to be actioned. They must be given a chance to bear fruit. I found it ironic that in the same issue of the Banner was a picture of the director at the first after-hours event in Middleville. This was in the same issue that devoted nearly all the back page to the economic development summit hosted by the director. I wonder how many commissioners attended. Second, it is essential that we understand job creation. All the experts agree that the road to prosperity for Michigan is through new businesses or new products created by entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are risk-takers and there aren’t a lot of them. Some estimate about 3 percent of the population are willing to take the risk to start a business. Our goal should be to attract those folks to Barry County. The director has done much to make that happen. She has established a satellite office for SCORE counselors to advise new businesses. She obtained a grant to train approximately 30 possible startups this summer that actually netted new businesses. She is constantly involved in these activities. The EDA was established as a separate board to make it more nimble. The director shouldn’t report to the commission. The chairman of the EDA should report to the commission so the director can go about the business of supporting business new and old throughout Barry County. The commission member on the EDA board should report to the commission as do commission members on the multitude of boards supported by the commission. Instead of doing less, we should be doing more. Don Drummond, Hastings Commissioner should mind the money To the editor: In the Nov. 12 Hastings Banner, Robert T. Houtman, commissioner from District No. 8, made a very disturbing statement about not having any concerns about other agencies and how they spend their money. I thought that was one of the duties of a commissioner – to keep track of how taxpayers’ money is spent, to make sure the money is spent wisely. Elections are next year. There must be someone else in District No. 8 who would be more concerned about the millions of dollars that are being spent by other agencies. John Bucher Hastings To: The residents and property owners of the Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: Division 1. DEFINITIONS AND COMPLIANCE, provides the following: Definitions; Supervision; Responsibility for maintenance and repair; Connections; permit; bond; insurance; Unsanitary disposal of sewage prohibited; Discharge to natural outlet; Privy, Privy vault, septic tank, cesspool; Connection required; exceptions; reports; powers of director of public services; notice; remedies; Compliance with construction and capacity requirements; Authority to enter premises and conduct inspection, measurements; Observance of safety rules; Unlawful to damage or tamper with facilities of system; Notice of violation; Penalty; Liability for additional expenses; Division 2. Private Sewage Disposal, provides for the following: Connection to private disposal system; Connection to sanitary sewer when available; abandonment of private disposal system; Operation and maintenance; Compliance with additional requirements; Thursday, Nov. 19 – Movie Memories, “Rear Window,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 – Project No Homework, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 – Ed Englerth Band inhouse concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 – Movie Memories, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 – library closed for Thanksgiving. Friday, Nov. 27 – Library closed for Thanksgiving. Saturday, Nov. 28 – holiday recipe exchange begins. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. Let your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! NOTICE OF ADOPTION CARLTON TOWNSHIP WASTEWATER ORDINANCE Hastings Public Library announces weekly schedule The Department of Environmental Quality released its Measures of Success yesterday, defining the expected outcomes for many of the known issues facing Michigan’s water protection programs. Measures of Success outlines the mission of the DEQ’s Water Bureau and identifies five major goals deemed critical to those efforts. Those goals are to ensure safe drinking water; protect groundwater; enhance recreational waters; ensure safe consumable fish; and protect and restore aquatic ecosystems. For each major goal, measurable outcomes are identified to determine whether the department is being successful in those efforts. The DEQ intends to use these goals and measurements to enlist external assistance, encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors and enhance discussion of strategic adjustments and priority trade-offs. The goals set here are expected to be reviewed and modified as necessary. The Measures of Success document can be found online at www.michigan.gov and click on ‘Water.’ CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 9, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Carlton Township Board, the Board adopted a Wastewater Ordinance, No. CT-2009-12. A summary of the newly adopted ordinance appears below: After receiving a letter from the state in September ordering her to “cease and desist” watching neighbors’ children while they waited for the school bus lest she face fines and jail time, Lisa Snyder of Middleville (front, left) found herself on another side of the law Thursday. She and her husband, Eric, (back, right) and neighbor Francie Brummel witnessed law-making in action as they sat in the gallery awaiting the Michigan Senate's vote on House Bill 5514. That bill was introduced by State Rep. Brian Calley (back, right) after he learned of Snyder’s good deeds being punished. Having received approval by both the House and Senate, the measure, which exempts child care from the state's day care regulations, now moves to the governor’s desk for consent. DEQ sets goals for protecting state’s water resources Division 3. Building Sewers and Connections, provides for the following: Permit required; application; Costs borne by customer; Separate building sewers required; exceptions; Use of old building sewers; Types of pipe; Size and slope; Elevation of building sewer; excavations, pipe laying and backfill; Artificial flow inducement; Connection at wye branch; Notification of readiness; supervision of connection; Excavations to be guarded; property restored; Connection contingent upon available capacity; On-Lot Easement Requirements; Excavations, Pipe Laying and Backfill; Connection of Building Sewer; Connection of Certain Drains is Prohibited; Public Safety Requirements; Restoration; Cost of Installation of Building Sewer and Connection to Public Sewer; Indemnification; Inspection; Township’s Responsibility for Repairs, Operation and Maintenance; Property Owner’s Responsibility for Repairs, Operation and Maintenance; Division 4. Use of the Sanitary Sewers, provides for the following: Prohibited use of sanitary sewers; Discharge of stormwater and unpolluted drainage; Prohibited discharges; Township’s option in handling excessive strength waste; Information to be filed by industrial customer; Grease, oil and sand interceptors; Maintenance of pretreatment and flow equalizing facilities; Control manhole; Sampling, analysis and monitoring. Division 5. Industrial Waste Control Program, provides for the following: Responsibilities of industrial customer; Discharges exceeding limits of normal strength waste; Industrial customer to provide plant layout sketch; Treatment of spent concentrates and toxic waste; handling of sludges; Protection of floor drains; secondary containment; Sampling vault or manhole; Surveillance fee; Division 6. Industrial Pretreatment Program, Subdivision I. In General, provides for the following: Abbreviations; Purpose and policy; Operation and management of POTW; Powers of the Township Supervisor; Subdivision II. Enforcement and Administrative Review, provides for the following: Monitoring, inspections, and surveillance; Orders; Administrative fines; Service of orders, notices of violations and notices of assessments; Permit suspension and revocation; Imminent danger; Administrative review of decisions; Finality of administrative action; Appeal from determination of Township Board. Subdivision III. Permits, provides for the following: Industrial user requirement of permit; Application deadlines; Permit application; Permit issuance; Permit denial; Reserved; Permit conditions; Permit duration; Permit reissuance; Continuation of expired permits; Permit transfer; Permit modification; Permit fees; Permit appeal; Permits not stayed; Duty to provide information. Subdivision IV. Discharge of Sewage and Wastewater, provides for the following: General prohibitions; Specific prohibitions; Compliance with categorical pretreatment standards: New source compliance; Special discharge allocation; Pretreatment standards and requirements; Township’s right of revision; Dilution; Accidental discharges; Bypass; Operations upset; Subdivision V. Reports and Notifications, provides for the following: Requirements for industrial users regarding categorical pretreatment standards and requirements; Notice of potential problems including slug loading; Requirements for industrial users regarding notifications, reports and standards; Signatory and certification requirements; Requirements applicable to all reports and notifications; Confidential information; Maintenance of records and reports. Subdivision VI. Sampling, analysis and monitoring, provides for the following: Sampling, analysis and monitoring; Subdivision VII. Fees, provides for the following: Purpose; Charges and fees shall be set forth by Township resolution to recover costs from users of the system. Subdivision VIII. Violation, provides for the following: Violation; municipal civil infraction; Criminal penalties; imprisonment; Continuing offense; Nuisance; Reimbursement of Township; Cumulative remedies; Judicial relief. Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect 30 days following publication of notice of its adoption. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. If any part, section or clause is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is hereby provided that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the complete ordinance may be inspected, and copies purchased, by writing Michele Erb, Township Clerk, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, or by calling 269-945-5990, at any time during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. CARLTON TOWNSHIP Michele Erb, Clerk 85 Welcome Road Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-5990 77540233 �Page 4 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Thanksgiving, Advent begin local church holiday season Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, 269-945-3014, will host a St. Nicholas brunch Sunday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Gury Parish House following the 10 a.m. Holy Communion service. Middleville Peace Reformed Church on M-37 Highway between Middleville and Caledonia will hold a Thanksgiving service Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 616-891-8119 On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m., the Middleville United Methodist Church will present “Are you Coming?” a time of song and drama by the children and youths of the church. The church is located at 111 Church St.. Call 269-795-9266 for more information. Continuing a J-Ad Graphics tradition the community papers and the Reminder will list, on a space-available basis, events open to the public in area churches. Information should be sent via e-mail to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. Information will be listed on a weekly basis and must be received by Tuesday at 10 a.m. each week. Information should include the type of event, date and time and only events that are open to the public. Churches hosting fund-raising events are encouraged to purchase advertising for those events. Since these events will be published on a space-available basis, organizers also may want to consider purchasing advertising. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Norma Jean Varney Gladys Lula Schnackenberg NASHVILLE - Norma Jean Varney, age 74, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 peacefully at Battle Creek Health Systems, in Battle Creek. Norma was born in Marshall on April 15, 1935, the daughter of Albert and LaVerna Boden-VanScyoc. She was raised in the Marshall area and attended area schools graduating from Marshall High School in 1953. She was the wife of Lyle Varney. Lyle and Norma Jean were married on Valentine’s Day 1966. The couple made their home together in Castleton Township where they have spent the past 43 years together. Norma Jean was a world class Avon Representative for over 40 years. During that time she also worked on the election board for Castleton Township. She was a member of the Stoney Point Women’s Club, the Hastings Moose Lodge, Michigan Harness Horse Assoc., the United States Trotters Assoc., and the Northern Michigan Fair Assoc. for over 40 years. Norma Jean’s family and friends were the joy of her life. Those close to Norma Jean knew they could count on receiving a card for those special days in their lives like birthdays, or anniversaries every year. Norma’s cards were anything but ordinary, she knew each individual’s birthday, or anniversary and would make sure to indicate that specific day with each card. Doing things for others was what made Norma Jean so special to everyone who knew her. If it was your birthday and you came to Norma Jean’s home you had your very own birthday cake; and store bought ice cream was never an option. Norma made sure that the ice cream served on your birthday was ice cream she had made herself. Her family was always very special to Norma Jean, and family gatherings were cherished events every time. During Christmas Norma Jean would begin cooking and planning the holiday meals sometimes days in advance to ensure that there was plenty for everyone. Along with her husband and family, Norma Jean followed the Michigan County Fair Circuit racing harness horses. Even after they stopped racing, she remained active helping the local fairs with registration, entry fees and administration for the racers which she had done for over 40 years. Norma Jean loved to spend time in her garden and loved to feed and watch the birds as they ate in the backyard. She was a proud American and displayed her love of country through the red, white and blue theme she used to decorate her home. Norma is survived by her beloved husband Lyle; her mother, LaVerna VanScyoc; daughters, Patty (Jack) Cook, Barbara (Carl) Woodard, Carol (Patrick) Lewis, Deborah Jean Seeber; two sons, Steven Varney and Scott (Jodi) Varney; her sisters, Geraldine Brinkert, Donna (Ernie) Morgan; brother, George Boden; and two very special neighbors, Yvonne Eckelbecker and Pat Ehret. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Boden; son, William VanNortwick and son-in-law, Doug Seeber. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 with Pastor Carla Smith officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Stoney Point Cemetery in Castleton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings or a charity of donors choice. HASTINGS - Gladys Lula Schnackenberg, age 98, of Hastings, passed away November 15, 2009 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Gladys was born November 2, 1911 in Port Huron. She married Sidney Schnackenberg on April 15, 1930. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Sidney; brothers, Harold Downing and Lowell Downing. She is survived by sons, Richard Schnackenberg, Marysville and James (Jackie) Schnackenberg, Hastings; daughter, Linda Schnackenberg, Detroit; grandchildren, Eric (Jody) Schnackenberg, AnnMarie Schnackenberg, Ryan Schnackenberg and Matt Schnackenberg; sister, Waive Kennedy, Kalamazoo; great-grandson, Sawyer Schnackenberg and many special nieces and nephews. Gladys was a homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, S.H. Schnackenberg Inc. She was blessed with loving friendships grown from her interests in others. An accomplished artisan, Gladys created wonderful hooked rugs of the Pearl McGowan School as well as paintings of a wide variety. Her cooking skills were renowned as were her beautiful flower beds. Later in life, Gladys enjoyed opportunities to visit a number of countries around the world including China, Scotland, England, Ireland and Egypt. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff of Carveth Village and Barry Community Hospice. Memorial services for Gladys will be held at noon, Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the First Congregational Church, 723 Court St., Port Huron. Memorial Contributions may be made to Blue Water YMCA Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program, 1525 Third St., Port Huron, MI 48060. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net) Inez Lucille Miller 77540197 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. Friday 8-10 p.m. Sr. High Youth (October thru May). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Christ the King, November 22 8:00 and 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Call Committee 12:00. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. Women’s AlAnon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group; 6 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday -5 p.m. Spiritual Care Consultants Chili Dinner; Youth Grace Climb Kalamazoo. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Ilah L. Englerth This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Wilma Catherine Carothers HASTINGS - Wilma Catherine Carothers of Hastings passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Alexandria, Indiana on October 15, 1925 to David A. and Ida A. (Mahoney) Hensley. Wilma survived the Great Depression and many other challenges in her life including becoming deaf as a small child. She was a homemaker for the majority of her life but did many odd jobs throughout her life as well. During her lifetime she had lived in Indiana, California, Texas, Utah and Michigan. She loved to tell a good joke and share a laugh with family and friends, as well as, painting, doing word search and sharing testimony from the bible. Wilma is survived by her sons, Robert (Kathy) Smith of Hastings, Clayton (Dorothy) Stevens of Howe, Indiana and Clinton (Iris Oelsner) Carothers of Hastings; daughter, Martha Jean of Indiana; several grand children and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Alfred Carothers; sons, Sam Dorsey and Sumner Dorsey; step son, Danny Hensley. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Graveside services took place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Please call Lauer Family Funeral HomesWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings at (269) 945-2471 for time of service. Please share a memory with Wilma’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY HASTINGS - Ilah L. Englerth, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Funeral arrangements for Ms. Englerth are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for complete obituary information. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Inez Lucille (Fountain) Miller, age 95, of Hastings, passed away November 15, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. Inez was born December 26, 1913 in Lake City, daughter of Arthur and Lilas Coleman. She married Orval Fountain January 10, 1931, who preceded her in death on October 9, 1978. She subsequently married George Miller December 11, 1983. Inez was preceded in death by husband Orval Fountain; husband George Miller; her parents, Arthur and Lilas (Huntley) Coleman; sisters, Myrtle Bryans, Nita Martz; brother, Aldon Coleman; son, Donald Fountain and great- grandson, Barrett Sherwood. She is survived by daughters, Beverly (Jack) Lambka, Shirley Tobias; grandchildren, Cindy (Brent) Markley, Karen (Dave) Spoltman, Linda (Jim) Wright, Brenda (Brad) Sanders, Teresa (Teri) Fountain and Donald (Jackie) Fountain; seven great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Donna (Larry) Bigalow and JoAnne Hanson; stepchildren, Carolen (Arden) Wilder and Ronald (Janet) Miller; special family, Debra Steeb and her family, Joseph, William and Dominic. Inez worked at Hastings Manufacturing for 28 years, retiring from there in 1975. She attended the Fisher school. Inez attended the Lutheran Church. Her interests included deer hunting and fishing and she loved to dance. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Commission on Aging. Arrangements weres by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �Social News Five generations gather (Back row, left to right) Debra Erb, grandmother, Kaden Lenhart, Lyndsey Lenhart, mother. (Front Row) Judy Laurie, great grandmother and Wilma Day, great great grandmother. Marriage Licenses Roberto S. Gallardo Jr., Gold Canyon, AZ and William Bernice Barbara-Jean Hough, Apache Junction, AZ. Jason Patrick Allen, Nashville and Robin L. Peters, Nashville. Eric Jay Bush, Hastings and Catrina Marie Richardson, Middleville. Travis Allen Traister, Bellevue and Jennifer Ann Smith, Hastings. Timothy Arthur Wood, Hastings and Nichole-Arlene Brown-Moser, Hastings. Area Obituaries Snowden-Dart Dennis (Carol) Snowden of Middleville, and Charyl (Eric) Blakeslee, and David Dart, of Kalamazoo are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kyle David Dart and Jessica Leigh Brierly-Snowden. A June 19, 2010 wedding is being planned in Ann Arbor, in the presence of close family and friends. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and is employed by Toyota in Ann Arbor. Jessica is currently a senior at the University of Michigan studying political science and English. Newborn Babies Harry Brunck BOY, Grayson Josef Velte, born at North Ottawa Community Hospital on Nov. 9, 2009 to Jerrid and Sabrina Velte of Spring Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. BOY, Grady James, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2, 2009 at 8:29 a.m. to Courtney Fortier and Jesse Sweeney of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Brayden Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. to Sarah Dillon and Nick Haney of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. HASTINGS - Harry Brunck, often known as "the man who always walked his beagle on Green St", age 85, of Hastings passed away Friday November 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. He was born September 18, 1924, in Alden, New York, son of Harvey and Lillian (Roecker) Brunck. He graduated from Lancaster High School, Lancaster, New York and later attended the University of Buffalo. Harold served in the US Navy, basic training Great Lakes Naval Base. He was sent by US Navy to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1946. Harold was employed as a chemical engineer for multiple companies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. He especially loved his Lord, his wife of 62 years, Barb, and his family. His special interests were his dogs, hunting, fishing, and water skiing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lillian Brunck, and special aunt and uncle, Mary and William Brunck. Harold is survived by his wife Barbara (Whittaker) Brunck; daughter Patricia (Eldon) Cassell, Hastings; son, Terence K. (Lauretta Orosco) Brunck, Santa Fe, New Mexico; sister, Ruth L. (Ernest) Meyer, Starkville, Mississippi; grandchildren Matthew E. (Donna) Cassell, Chicago, IL, Emily R. (James) Dixon, Grand Rapids, MI, Elizabeth Leigh (Libby) Cassell, Chicago, IL; great grandchildren, Bradley and Marcus Dixon; several nieces and nephews; cousins, Dorothy (Franklin) Forster, Buffalo, NY, Robert (Marian) Roecker Geneseo, NY and Richard Roecker. His family is grateful for the loving care provided by Doctor Paul DeWitt, Pennock Home Care and Hospice, and Woodlawn Meadows. Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland, MI 48897 or a charity of ones choice. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland, with Pastor Jonathan Reid officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, New York. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). BOY, Braun Cameron, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:47 p.m. to Leslie and Brant Bender of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Rebecca Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. to Lindsey and Steven Snyder of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Bella Kay, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. to Kacey Cheney and Brian Thompson of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. BOY, Brody Andrew, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. to Shanna Eckley and Asa Potter of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Maliya Simone, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 6, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. to Brittany Burandt and Jeffery Johnson of Battle Creek. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 18 inches long. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 5 Delton Kellogg discusses funding crisis at public forum by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The impact of recent and probable future cuts in state funding for Delton Kellogg was the focus of a public forum held at the district’s high school Monday. According to Cynthia Vujea, superintendent of the district, the state is slated this week to reduce the amount of Delton Kellogg’s funding for its current school year by $292 per student, which would translate to a total reduction of $480,000. For the 2009-10 school year, the state currently grants Delton Kellogg funding at a rate of $7,316 per student, but the proposed reduction would reduce that amount to $7,024. “We are over a third of the way through the school year,” Vujea explained. “The budgets were established by July 1. An active cut at this point in the year is unreasonable and unacceptable.” She said that the proposed cut is a symptom of a problem in Lansing, not Delton. “Our school board did not make any poor decisions, in terms of budget,” she explained. “They didn’t make any poor decisions in terms of programming. Our teachers didn’t do anything wrong; they continue to provide the best possible education, with five to 10 years of very steady reductions in funding.” As part of the forum, a film was presented about why state funding for education has become problematic. According to the film, Proposal A has played a significant role in the reduction of such funding. Approved in 1994, shortly after the state legislature voted to no longer fund education with property taxes, Proposal A is an amendment to the state constitution that raised Michigan’s sales tax from 4 to 6 percent and established funding for schools from this and other sources. “Since 1994, when Proposal A shifted most of the school funding to the state, the legislatures continued to make tax cuts that reduced school-operating funds,” the film states. “... Studies have shown that, since voters approved Proposal A in 1994, there have been billions of dollars in tax cuts across Michigan, resulting in millions of dollars in cuts to the School Aid Fund.” According to the film, state funding of schools has failed to keep pace with inflation, and the amount of money regularly transferred from the state’s general fund to the School Aid Fund has significantly decreased since almost 15 years ago. “In the last six years, per-pupil education funding from the state has risen just about 9 percent, while inflation has risen approximately 16 percent,” the film states. “... In 1995, when Proposal A was implemented, the general fund transfer to the School Aid Fund stood at $665 million and, over time, has been chiseled down to $41 million in fiscal year 2009-10.” While the state lottery often is promoted as being synonymous with education funding, the film states that only a small portion of state funding for schools comes from the sale of lottery tickets. “Today, the lottery profits make up less than 6 percent of the School Aid Fund,” according to the film Comparing Delton Kellogg to other public school districts, Vujea said that, based on revenue, it is in the bottom 3 percent, ranking 751 out of 773. “In terms of expenditures, we’re in the bottom 12 percent,” she added. According to Vujea, the district’s fund balance in 2004 was just under 14 percent of its total budget, while its projected fund balance for the current school year is much lower. “Our projected fund balance for the end of this year will be at a meager .5 percent,” she said. “Our auditors suggest 15 percent.” Vujea explained that to compensate for decreases in state funding, staff and administration in the district have been significantly reduced. Over the past five years, those areas have been cut by 20 percent, she said. Other recent reductions detailed by Vujea involved, among others, the privatization of the district’s custodial staff, privatization of Stewart Schofield’s position as principal of Maple Valley sign is teaching moment for nimrods, others by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “The short words are the best and the old words are the best of all.” Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport used a word both short and old to stir up discussion in the Maple Valley community recently. Using the marquee sign in front of the school, Davenport wished local hunters a successful season with the phrase, “Good luck nimrods.” Though the word may have a negative connotation and was used by Bugs Bunny to describe Elmer Fudd as “Poor little nimrod,” the actual definition is a bit different. The word is defined by Merriam Webster as “a person expert in or devoted to hunting.” Its earliest use can be found in the book of Genesis in the Bible where a man named Nimrod is described as “the first on Earth to be a mighty man. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord.” Though it is no longer used commonly today, the word nimrod still has at least one claim to fame. Students in the Michigan town of Watersmeet in the Upper Peninsula use nimrod as their mascot. The town has a popu- lation of 1,472 and features a hunter as its logo and mascot. “You may be offended if someone calls you a nimrod, but in Watersmeet to be called a nimrod is a badge of honor,” reads the school’s Web site. Seizing the opportunity to use the sign as a learning tool in the Maple Valley district, Davenport announced to the fourth, fifth and sixth grade student body the phrase he was going to put on the sign and offered prizes to those who used the word correctly in a sentence. The inspiration for using the word, he said, came from a National Public Radio program he heard on the way to school one day. The commentators were discussing words that were used 50 years ago but are no longer part of everyday vocabulary. The word nimrod was brought up and piqued Davenport’s interest. Davenport previously used the word on the school sign to send a message to hunters and said he has enjoyed the discussion it has created both times. He said he’s had many inquiries into the sign and the use of the term “nimrod.” “It gets a lot of discussion going in the community, and that’s what I like,” said Davenport. Cynthia Vujea explains how state funding cuts will affect Delton Kellogg. the high school, consolidation of Alan Walker’s duties as the district’s food service manager with Thornapple Kellogg and elimination of Delton Kellogg’s freshman football and middle school cheerleading programs. “What else can we cut?” Vujea asked. “Well, not much. Eighty-four percent of our budget is salary, benefits and compensation for staff.” According to Vujea, average annual compensation for administrators and teachers of the district is $112,831 and $91,671, respectively. Despite the district’s recent budget problems, Vujea explained that its students have excelled in a variety of areas, including their most recent performance on the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) and ACT. Of the mathematics, reading, science, social studies, writing and combined English and language arts portions of the MME, 60, 67, 65, 95, 47 and 59 percent, respectively, of participating Delton Kellogg students demonstrated proficiency. Compared to the Gull Lake, Thornapple Kellogg, Wayland Union, Hastings, Plainwell and Martin school districts, the scores of Delton Kellogg’s students year’s Write Away Contest, which was open to all of Barry County, went to Delton Kellogg students. “We are kicking butt,” she said. “In every single competition we had in Barry County last year, our students came in first.” Vujea added that, last year, Delton Kellogg students also succeeded in Odyssey of the Mind. A Delton Kellogg team earned first place in the statewide Odyssey of the Mind competition, going on to place ninth out of 54 in the program’s worldwide competition. In an interview after the forum, Kim O’Meara, spokeswoman for the Delton Kellogg Education Association, the district’s teachers union, said that Delton Kellogg’s recent budget problems have made it increasingly difficult for teachers to do their jobs. “I think we’re still a group of really dedicated people going to extraordinary lengths to make sure that the job gets done every day. It just seems like it’s getting harder and harder, and we really just want to do everything that we can do,” she explained. “We want what is best for our kids. We want what is best for our district.” According to O’Meara, the recent budget difficulties have led to the average teacher for the district spending between 15 and 20 hours per week outside of scheduled work days on tasks necessary for the proper performance of their jobs. “As staff is reduced more and more, we all take on more and more to fill those gaps,” she explained. Vujea encouraged attendees of the forum to contact their legislators and the governor in support of increased state funding for schools before they vote to make the proposed cuts. She explained that legislators and the governor are more likely to listen to community members than they are to those people directly associated with school districts. Rep. Brian Calley can be contacted at briancalley@house.mi.gov. Sen. Patricia Birkholz can be contacted at SenPBirkholz@senate.michigan.gov. Gov. Jennifer Granholm can be contacted at either 517-373-3400 or 517-335-7858. Delton school board assigns coaches, others by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Nov. 16 meeting, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education assigned numerous coaching positions for Delton Kellogg’s 2009-10 winter sports season. The board appointed Chris Gilfillan, John Britton and Karmen Bourdo to the seventh grade boys “B” team, ninth grade boys team and ninth grade girls team, respectively. Dan Phillips was appointed to the varsity wrestling team, and Eric Curtice and Tim Miller were assigned as assistant coaches for the team. The board also appointed Sara Mast and Tracy Webster to serve as games managers for Delton Kellogg Middle School’s 2009-10 early winter sports season. Non-athletic positions for the district’s current school year also were assigned by the board. Dan Devries was hired as a special education paraprofessional for the elementary school, and Jim Delaphiano was hired as a paraprofessional for the district’s building trades program. In other business, the board adopted a resolution to be delivered to Lansing to show its disapproval of the recently proposed cuts to state funding for education. According to Cynthia Vujea, superintendent of the district, Delton Kellogg is slated to receive cuts in state funding for its current school year totaling approximately $480,000. “... the board of education for Delton Kellogg Schools encourages the governor and legislature to immediately find the revenues necessary to reduce the cuts to the education budget to meet their constitutional responsibility to the children of this state ...,” the resolution reads. Also during the meeting, exceptional contributions to the district were recognized with the reading of “Nice Job Notes” for the following people: Stu Bassett, Jennifer Bever, Jodi Borowicz, Denny Bouchie, Mindy Brundage, Tommie Conrad, Sandy Dancy, Deb Dobbs, Deb Finedell, Ray Foster, Melanie Gan, Julie Grimes, Rob Groesbeck, Kris Harrington, Val Heethuis, Connie High, Michelle Homister, Laura Hufford, Elisha Hatton, Jen Kalee, Shannon Kalee, Amanda Kanaziz, Tim LaVasseur, Brian Makowski, Mike Marcinek, Carol Niemann, Terasa Reurink, Jessica Rider, Greg Smith, Rhonda Sturgeon, Aaron Tabor, Troy Taylor, Darcy Tryles, Heidi Tyner, James Walker, Wendy Weaver, Mike Wertman and volunteers of a recent book fair. place the district in second, third, third, first, third and second places in terms of high scores on the mathematics, reading, science, social studies, writing and combined English and language arts portions, respectively. Detailing other recent achievements, Vujea Notice is that hereby given that the Hastings Planning explained a Delton Kellogg student was Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan the49058. winner of last year’s county-wide spelling bee and that 15 of the 23 awards for last CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a rezoning proposal by the City of Hastings to rezone a portion of parcel number 08-55-001112-00, commonly known as 305 North Michigan Avenue, from D-1 to B-1. The portion of this parcel proposed for rezoning is indicated on the map below. The legal description of the parcel is: Parcel Number 08-55-001-112-00 305 North Michigan Avenue City of Hastings lots 306 and S 1/2 lots 304-305, except commencing NW corner lot 304, S 96 feet for beginning, southeast corner lot 306 northwest 12 rods north 36 feet to beginning. Written comments will be received on the proposed rezoning at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77540330 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 6 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock Signs of the season: daily we see and hear flocks of honking geese overhead flying in their V formation. One would wonder when they are heading south or are they fattening their bodies in the abundant corn fields before taking off for the South? Maybe this is their fall stopover to ready their bodies for the long, strenuous trip to their winter quarters. The big item for anticipation is Thanksgiving weekend next week. Newspapers and magazines are full of yummy recipes for the big feast, and some are including cheaper versions of the traditional food items. At the Nov. 10 meeting of Alethians of Central United Methodist Church, Robin Barnett spoke on the Lakewood Educational Foundation, its beginnings and its function. All grants are used for classroom purposes in order for the greatest number of students to benefit. Art projects, Spanish language lessons, production costs of a major musical, cameras and other items are typical of the uses for grant money. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held its annual memory tree program Nov. 12, with a large number in attendance. More than 500 names were read as a small cadre of helpers hung the ornaments on the tree. Some used a tall ladder to reach the top of the first tall tree. The trees for later years are shorter and easier to reach. If family members were present they were invited to hang the colorful balls on the trees. Punch and cookies were served. More than 60 attended the Saturday meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society at the freight house. The big attraction was speaker/singer Bill Jamerson with his enter- taining program on the Civil Conservation Corps. Many visitors were drawn by the topic. One was Gerard Perry of Ionia who had been in the CCC. His comments added much to the topic, with some of them funny but others poignant. One of his episodes involved his having to render first aid of great magnitude for a fellow corpsman who accidentally split his boot and his foot with an ax. There was no medical help available, so Perry did what had to be done with telephone instructions from a distant doctor. When the doctor later saw the injured man, he asked where Perry learned to sew stitches like that. Perry replied that he had done some taxidermy. Several in the audience knew men who had served in various camps in Michigan. A primitive camping area in the Yankee Springs area was the site of a CCC camp. This explains the perimeter of same-size evergreen trees in straight rows and the concrete remains of a filling station for camp vehicles. Jamerson spoke about the abundant food on hand. For many of the men who came in poverty circumstances, this was the first time ever for them to have ample food for every meal. Their hard work gave them hearty appetites, so they could use all that food. They all went home with new muscles. Many of them soon went into military services in the early days of World War II. They were well equipped to be the non-commissioned officers of their new military units. The society has a December recess and will reconvene in January. Bonnie (Gilliland) Mattson will be the new secretary. Debra Stadel Eddy will be the new chairman of the First Families committee since James Moses of Lyons is moving to Lansing. Member Peter Burns is moving to Arizona. Congratulations to the birthday “girls,” both former residents, Betty Beeler Frost of Hastings and Orpha Enz-Desgranges now in Ionia. Betty turned 90 and Orpha is now 92. Youth members and several adults from Central United Methodist Church combined efforts on Saturday to make from raw ingredients more than 150 apple pies. This has been an annual fundraising event with proceeds going toward work camps in selected summers. Apples come from the MSU experimental station at Clarksville. Pie crusts are made on site. The pies are oven ready or ready for the freezer. Orders were taken in advance. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church met last Wednesday and heard Lila April Swartz explain the services of Freedom Living, a home health care agency based on M-50 west. Allen and Mary Hunt of Leslie and their exchange students spent the weekend with his mother, Bernice Hamp. The visiting girls are from Switzerland and Latvia. The Hamps have hosted foreign exchange students ever since their own children were teenagers back at Fulton High School, when they lived near Middleton. The spur line of the CSX railway, which runs to the Caledonia Elevator Lake Odessa branch on Third Avenue was repaired last week Friday at the Fourth Avenue crossing. This part of the track has been in bad shape for months with much of the wooden members parallel to the track very rotten leading to a very bumpy crossing for motorists. It now is very smooth. Among the lucky hunters, the opening day of deer season, was Raini Osborne, age 13, hunting with her grandfather west of Woodland. She shot a 13-point buck. She is a great granddaughter of Betty McMillen and granddaughter of Lorraine McMillen. Her parents are Marlene and Brian Harkey. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday morning at the Blanchard House in Ionia. The historical society had prepared a lovely tea for the guests. As is usual, members reported on upcoming events being held at their home museums. The next meeting will be at Bowne Center. Thornapple Arts Council has new director The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County welcomed a new face to its organization in October, hiring Megan Lavell of Hastings as the new executive director. “We’re really excited to have Megan on board,” said Tom Wiswell, president of the Thornapple Arts Council Board of Directors. “She’s a great fit for the organization, and we look forward to working with her. At the arts council, we talk about ‘sparking creativity, community and culture.’ Megan’s love of the arts, and especially of our community, make her incredibly well-suited to take on the role of executive director.” Before joining the arts council, Lavell worked as a vet assistant for Green Street Vet Clinic and as a staff writer for J-Ad Graphics. She has a bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University in journalism and history. Lavell also has been involved with community activities, including the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors, the Barry County Humane Society Board of Directors, the Gun Lake Winterfest Committee and the Hastings Farmers Market. “Megan’s active involvement with organizations like the Barry County Humane Society, Green Gables Haven, the Hastings Farmers Market and many more speak to her commitment to our community and making it a better place for residents,” said Wiswell. “I am excited to be working for the Thornapple Arts Council,” said Lavell. “It’s a great organization that brings a lot to the Barry County community.” Lavell said supporting arts in the commu- Megan Lavell nity is becoming more and more important because of the decreased funding art, music and theater programs get in schools. “The Thornapple Arts Council sees art as a valuable part of every community,” she said. “Art in any medium sparks creativity, provides culture and provides personal enrichment. We are dedicated to those things because we see their value in well-rounded people.” Lavell said as executive director, one of her goals is to work on rehabilitating the arts council building in Fish Hatchery Park. “That’s a beautiful old building,” said Lavell. “It’s been a great asset to the Thornapple Arts Council, and I would love to see the organization help rehabilitate the structure.” She said another goal is to expand arts council programs to all areas of the county, including the Middleville, Nashville and Gun Lake areas. “The Thornapple Arts Council is a great asset to Barry County, and we want to work to make sure the whole county benefits from it,” said Lavell. “Through the generous support of members, corporate sponsors, the City of Hastings and all the volunteers, our organization has experienced expediential growth in the last decade,” said Wiswell. “It takes a special talent to be able to manage all our programs, as well as keep an eye on the future. We feel Megan is uniquely qualified for this role, and we look forward to where she takes us in the years to come.” Lavell went on to say that she has a very supportive board that is the true strength of the organization. Former Thornapple Arts Council Executive Director Andre Wiegand joined that board in October when Lavell accepted the position. “It will be great to have Andre on the board,” she said. “He has a lot of passion for the arts and the community, as well as the experience serving as the director. He’ll be a great asset not just to me, but to the board as well.” Wiegand currently works as the program and membership development manager for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance. For information about upcoming Thornapple Arts Council events and programs, visit the organization’s Web site at thornapplearts.org. Eating our experiments by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My 84-year-old mother bent over the cookbook one day recently and read aloud as I wolfed down a chicken sandwich I’d made at lunchtime. The reading was a lesson in how to make a traditional — and very fine as it turned out — pork roast. Personally, I suspect it would be morally responsible to live as a vegetarian, and certainly good for my family’s health and for the nation’s medical-care bills. But I’m a sinner, and my kitchen produces meat and poultry meals on a daily basis. My mother read the part of the recipe we both knew well concerning what happens when you take a beef or pork roast out of the oven. For a good bit of time, the meat will continue to cook as it rests on your countertop. And, indeed, the temperature inside a roast actually rises for about five to 10 minutes after you take it out of the oven. Why? While it’s cooking in the oven, the roast experiences a moving “wave” of intense heat that’s coming from the oven into the roast from all its surfaces. At first, only the outermost smidgen of the roast is warmed. Then it becomes hot and a smidgen more inside the roast becomes warmed — and so on. Over a couple of hours, the wave of heat that started on the surface of the roast has penetrated further and further into the roast. When you take the roast out of the oven, that wave of moving heat starts to collapse. But the decline takes a bit of time, and the wave is still moving inward. So the inner portion of the roast can and does warm further. Geologists love heat waves on a much bigger and slower scale. Here’s why: Last summer, the solid rock and soil around your home was warmer than it is now. That wave of warmth went down into the Earth all summer long, growing like the heat-wave in the roast in the oven. The wave that’s down under our feet got launched going into the Earth, and it will continue to move downward. By mid-winter, it will be about 60 feet below the surface. Yes: last July is really down there, about six times the depths of my basement’s floor. And the heat wave from the summer of 2008 is down in the Earth, about 120 feet deep. I like that idea very much. I’m not sure why, but the history of old heat waves is pretty cool. Yet it’s also true the waves are getting a whole lot smaller in size. Really smaller, and rapidly so. This winter, last summer’s heat wave will be only 0.002 as big as it was at its peak. And the summer of 2008 warmth will be reduced to four parts in a million of what it was. The numbers just mentioned came to me from Fred Gittes, a physics faculty member here at Washington State University. Because he’s not a rockhead, but a clearthinking physicist, he worked out the mathematical details as formulas and graphs for my pork roast, just for fun. But he had to use basic figures for the conduction of heat and the like, assuming that the pork roast would behave as water does. That’s because physicists and geologists, at least, don’t have a completely detailed picture of just how heat gets into the meat in your oven. That’s clearly our loss. The roast that inspired this train of thought is long since gone. The next roast in my house is coming up shortly, but it’s going to be a fancy “crown” roast with a big, gaping hole in the middle. But bear with me, and later in the fall I’ll take some measurements on a solid beef roast and a stuffed turkey – and report back on the heating-in-the-center effect. No matter what the calculations of physicists may be, as a rockhead I trust the simple measurements of thermometers. Luckily, Fred is an easy-going fellow who takes an interest in this project and agrees with me in some ways. “All food experiments are good,” he said. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Middleville returning to daytime Christmas parade by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Christmas parade, after two twilight starts, will return to a daytime event Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. The parade is being sponsored by the Middleville Lions Club, and prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place floats in the parade. Grand marshals of the parade will be World War II veterans who will ride on a special float. Lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the McFall Elementary School parking lot. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Band will march in the parade, weather permitting. As always, Santa will make a special trip to meet children in the area in the Stagecoach Park gazebo following the parade. Rod Kenyon from the Lions Club invites everyone to join in the Christmas celebration. Anyone who wants to be in the parade should be at the McFall parking lot by 10:30 a.m. the day of the parade. capital for the purchase. In the transaction merger, Minimax is the parent company and Viking is a wholly-owned subsidiary, he explained. There will not be a new company name because of the merger; each firm will retain its own name, Groos said. Viking is the second largest fire sprinkler manufacturer in the world. “In Hastings, we have excellent leadership, world class engineering talent, the most productive workforce in the industry, and a state of the art production facility. These assets are highly valued by Minimax,” Groos said. With the merger and great potential to generate more business, he said it may be possible to increase the number of Viking employees in the future. Minimax was acquired by IK and its management team in 2006. Since 1989, IK has acquired 68 companies. IK’s current portfolio includes 19 companies. Klaus Hofmann, CEO of Minimax who will remain CEO of the new company, said "... Viking is in all critical aspects far ahead of its competitors. This combination will create a real global player with strong product, service, and distribution skills based on Minimax’ focus on installation and service and sophisticated non-water products and Viking Group’s focus on production and distribution of highquality water sprinklers and sprinkler systems. With the expanded capabilities of both firms, the combined company will be better positioned to take advantage of the opportunities not only in its existing markets, but also across the globe." The proposed merger transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close at the end of the year, according to the press release. With the merger, it’s not an end of an era for the Groos family and Viking. In addition to being significant stockholders in the new company, family members are actively involved. Tom Groos will become chairman of the new company’s Advisory Board. His brother, Nick Groos, will have a key role in strategic planning and product development in Europe. The Groos brothers’ great-grandfather, the late Emil Tyden, founded Viking in Hastings in October, 1897 as the International Seal and Lock Company, which produced the Tyden Seal that he developed to reduce thefts from railroad cars. Tyden, an immigrant from Sweden, also had a long-term interest in the fire sprinkler business and in 1920 organized the Viking Corp. Tyden invented “his way into the business,” according to the “City of Hastings, Michigan 1871-1971” history book. Asked what Tyden would say about the merger of Viking and Minimax, great-grandson Tom Groos said, “Emil Tyden was a very intelligent and practical man. He took care of his shareholders, customers, employees and community also, which Viking Group has done for 90 years. I think that he would be amazed at what Viking Group has become and would think that this was a great move for all concerned. He would be glad to see us with a major ownership stake in the new company.” MERGER, continued from page 1 products is among the best in the industry. The new group will also benefit from a complementary geographic footprint,” the press release said. Because Minimax, in the past, has purchased products from Viking’s competitors, Groos said the merger will substantially increase business in Hastings and Holland since Minimax will be using Viking’s products now. With the merger, Groos said, “there will be expanded international markets where our This aerial photo of the Viking Corp. in Hastings was taken in 1963. products made here can be exported ... We could not do that on our own.” The merger “completes our transition to becoming a truly international company. Great opportunities await us in the fire sprinkler industry around the world. This will help us get there,” he said. Because of the overall poor economic climate, starting in 2010, the merger will be “a nice boost in this business,” Groos said, adding that he considers the merger “fortunate” for the company as a means of increasing sales and possibly increasing employment in the future. The new company will likely bring expanded career growth opportunities for employees in the future. The merger transaction “will create a global leader with over $1.1 billion USD in sales and 6,000 employees. Importantly, the combined company will be able to leverage the strengths of their respective firms to enhance the products and services available to its existing and future customers across the globe,” the press release said. Minimax purchased Viking because “we have what they need,” Groos said. Minimax is owned by shareholders, including IK Investment Partners, a European private equity firm, which is the largest shareholder. The Groos family is the largest shareholder of Viking Group and “the Groos family is a significant investor in the new company” along with other investors, he said. “The transaction is a combined cash and stock deal where existing shareholders will remain shareholders in the new company, with IK remaining as the largest shareholder,” the press release said, because IK furnished extra �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 7 Angie Thornburgh, parent we were told that. Why were the pay raises approved for staff members, knowing full well that the money was not going to be there to cover those expenses? “... I would like to know the total cost of the pay increase, given across the district for the 2009-10 school year and how does that compare to the dollar amount being made in staff reductions effective in January,” she added. “I would like to know the plan that will be in place to provide for the safety and well-being, both the physical and emotional well-being, of our children and our schools, given the recent cuts. “Specifically, I’m talking about the reduction in counseling staff and the reduction of one administrator at the middle school level. How will one person — the middle school administrator — be able to monitor three floors of a building that covers two city blocks and still do all the other duties assigned to him? “What is the plan for support for students with special behavioral needs? What is the plan to deal with any potential fights or other forms of aggressive behaviors? “Do you at all think you will be negligent when one child is put in harm’s way due to overt lack of supervision? “Who will support students in times of true crisis? And, are we prepared to deal with that one child who feels they have no person to turn to, no person to connect to, and no area of safety to go to when they are in crisis? And, last but not least, please explain how you will cover similar needs at the high school level, specifically in a year when you have had multiple aggressive acts and drugrelated conflicts.” Assistant Principal Steve Hoke also expressed his concern over the elimination of the counseling department in the schools. “Unfortunately, I have had to deal with a dozen deaths of students ... I am talking about the worst of times. The best of times are things our counselors get to do with our kids on a daily basis, things that cannot be replaced. Things they do on their own, not even out of professional obligation ... I hope you look at bringing back our counseling department as fast as possible.” During the two board comment portions of the meeting, members of the board of education did address some of the issues raised by the parents. Trustee Tammy Pennington said she appreciated the comments and concerns expressed by the people who attended the meeting. She added that none of the decisions the board has made regarding the budget have been easy but, “I haven’t had one member of this community call me and say, ‘You know what you could do instead of cutting counseling? What about this?’... We’re really trying to do what’ best for as many kids as we can possibly impact. “But, I do want to really scold, and I’m sorry that Mrs. Gray has left because for her to use the phrase, ‘mishandling of funds,’ two times in an open meeting is a terribly irresponsible characterization of what’s happening. Are they easy board budget decisions? Absolutely not. Are they irresponsible handling of funds? Clearly, our audit is backing us up on this, there has been no accusation to that point brought forward. I think it is an irresponsible choice of words and I would caution you that that is a gross misrepresenta- BUDGET CUTS, continued on page 14 Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Have you built your investment pyramid? Of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” the only one still in existence is the Great Pyramid of Giza. This tells you something about the strength of the pyramid structure, but it also suggests that the pyramid may be a good metaphor for other endeavors that you wish to endure — such as your investment strategy. In fact, by creating an appropriate “investment pyramid,” you could address your key financial needs and goals. What might this pyramid look like? Consider the following “layers”: • Cash and cash equivalents — The “base” of your pyramid should consist of cash and cash equivalents — short-term investment vehicles that are highly liquid. Without sufficient cash available, the rest of your pyramid could crumble because you might be forced to liquidate longer-term investments to pay for short-term or emergency needs. • Income — The next level up of your pyramid might contain income-oriented investments, such as bonds and Certificates of Deposit (CDs). While these investments may not offer sizable rates of return, they can offer reliable income. • Growth and income — The middle layer of your pyramid should include investments, such as dividend-paying stocks, that offer the potential for both growth and income. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends and can reduce or eliminate them at any time.) • Growth — The second layer from the top of your pyramid is reserved for growth-oriented investments, such as the stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow at an above average rate, relative to the rest of the financial market. As you’ll note, though, the key word is “expected,” because growth stocks can, and do, produce negative returns as well as positive ones. • Aggressive — At the very top of your pyramid are the most aggressive investments. While these investments may offer the highest growth potential, they also usually carry the greatest risk level. Your total investment mix may include investments from every part of the pyramid, but how much should go into each layer? There’s no one right answer for everyone. In filling out your investment pyramid, you’ll need to consider your risk tolerance, time horizon, short- and long-term goals and other factors. So, if you are a fairly conservative investor, you might place fewer investment dollars in the “aggressive” layer than someone who was willing to take more chances in exchange for potentially higher returns. However, the various weightings within your investment pyramid will likely change over time. As you near retirement, for example, you may want to move some — but certainly not all — of your investments from the “growth” layer to the "growth and income" or “income” layers. An investment professional can help you review your evolving family and financial situations and make recommendations on what changes you may need to make to your pyramid. Pyramids last a long time. And if you build and maintain your investment pyramid with care, you can keep it working efficiently for many years to come. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eligible to be accepted. Delton has openings in all grades K-12. Applications deadline is November 25, 2009. Send Written requests to: Choice Superintendents Office Delton Kellogg Schools 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046 77540416 “Specifically, I’m talking about the reduction in counseling staff and the reduction of one administrator at the middle school level. How will one person — the middle school administrator — be able to monitor three floors of a building that covers two city blocks and still do all the other duties assigned to him?” Financial FOCUS Come Join Us for the 2nd Annual A heartfelt thank you to all my friends who have always been there for me; making my 90th celebration a blessed fun time by attendance, phone calls and cards. God bless you all. Love, Betty Holiday Open House Friday, November 20th 6:00 - 9:00 pm at NOTICE OF INITIATION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ever After Banquet Hall 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastingsi Vendors Include: • Close to My Heart • Tastefully Simple • Silpada • The Perfect Pucker • Pampered Chef • Usborne Books • Avon • Purseonality Purses • and More! Southern Michigan Cellular Co. is proposing the construction of a 300’ self-support lattice style telecommunications tower facility located at 4131 Goodwill Road, Hastings, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan 49058. The proposed development will include a 100’ x 100’ fenced compound. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed project on historic properties include in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Carol Sullivan, RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #: 09101606 77540366 07530342 ® The New & Used HOLIDAY FLEA MARKET & TACK SALE 2 Events - 1 Location - Indoors Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Welcome Collectors/Farmers/Flowers Bring Your Stuff - Rent A Spot - Put Extra $$$’s In Your Pocket OVER 70 VENDORS • FREE ADMISSION 77528605 She compared the band program to a sports camp with 90 participants, saying such teaching events have several coaches or assistants. “I keep hearing that kids are important. But what happened here? What happened this time ... the kids were not even thought about as there was no communication and no arrangements made ...” said Rhodes. “Don’t let our Hastings students, who need band, be overrun in hard economic times by letting this program evaporate or become a second-rate program by not having enough qualified help.” Angie Thornburgh, another parent and teacher for almost 20 years and a building administrator with another district, told the board she is, “terribly bothered by multiple decisions made by the board of education in recent months and feels strongly the need to voice those concerns publicly and request that you give some explanation for the actions taken. I understand not tonight possibly, but I can provide you with my concerns in writing and you can respond later. “My specific concerns are as follows, and again, as an educator, this is hard for me to say, but it needs to be said,” said Thornburgh. “When contract negotiations were going on, and those heated discussions were taking place, why was it approved that teacher increases, salary increases were given, knowing full well budget cuts were coming? The budget cuts were not a surprise; the governor has been talking about them for months ... this year was supposed to be worse than last year, More Information Contact Steve, 269-945-2224 or 269-945-2487 BARRY EXPO CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49068 269-945-2224 77540360 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer In addition to a group of parents concerned about the Hastings Board of Education’s recent disciplinary actions regarding two students caught selling drugs at the high school, the board Monday evening also heard from parents and staff concerned with the district’s recent budget cuts. Last month, the board of education approved an approximately $700,000 cut in revenues and expenditures in response to the state’s $165 cut in per-pupil funding. The district decreased its state revenues in “categoricals” such as the Great Start Readiness Program ($190,400), vocational education ($35,000) and at-risk programs such counseling, summer school, after-school tutoring and middle school Catch Up ($185, 297) and general state aid revenues by $79,201. The cuts resulted in the elimination of the counseling departments in all schools in the district, with one counselor remaining at each the middle school and high school to serve as academic advisors. The other counselors would be reassigned to classrooms, which would mean shifting and reassigning other teachers as well, based on seniority. During the public comment portion of the meeting, parent Titia Gray asked if the reassigned teachers would be qualified for their new positions and about the counselors’ qualifications to teach in the classroom. “They will all be highly qualified ... with one possible exception,” replied Superintendent Rich Satterlee. “And, even though I say exception, I think we still can do it. If it’s not a core subject area, in certain circumstances, if they don’t have highly qualified status, I think that is true.” When asked about further undisclosed cuts, Satterlee replied that all cuts had been made public and added, “Now we’re in a situation where we will wait and hopefully we will not see a proration following the January revenue census. But, we have enough to cover the cuts currently.” Gray said that, as a parent and a taxpayer, she has lost faith in the district. “With the actions being taken by this administration and school board, I don’t see how any decision that is made is in the best interest of our students. There are just too many secrets and too much covering up in my opinion,” she said, adding, “Why is it we are two months into the school year and funds to purchase necessary supplies to run a class are already gone? Shouldn’t this have been a part of the budget meeting the previous school year to decide what classes are to be offered and how to pay for them. I believe there is a complete mishandling of educational funds for the students ... “It was brought to my attention by my nephew who is freshman at the high school and taking a nutrition class that there is no money for the class to be run. The students spend their class time reading because the district cannot provide money for supplies to do what this class was intended to teach our students. The parents, I now understand, are being asked to donate items so these students can do what they are in the class to do. “Again, asking parents for more support when the funds that should have been there to begin with were inappropriately handled. In addition, the district is paying a teacher a full salary that doesn’t have the means to teach the students what they are supposed to learn because of the mishandling of funds by the administration. If there is not enough funds to run the educational need of the students, the cuts must be at all levels including administration pay and excluding all funds set for educating our students.” Gray concluded that she feels the decisions made by the board show it is “concerned only about what is best for the administration and not the students” and reiterated her disappointment in the board’s decision to close Pleasantview Elementary after the 2007-08 school year as a cost-cutting measure, and that she didn’t feel parents were duly notified. Band parent Kailyn Rhodes gave the board a report on the activities and accomplishments of the middle school and high school band programs, on behalf of the band boosters. She added that Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Hastings High School band students learned that Dave Macqueen, who had been hired by the district to serve as a band consultant, was laid-off, effective immediately. “I, as a parent, was sadly disappointed,” she said, going on to detail how it was next to impossible for one person to manage a regular classroom with 90 students much less one where the teacher would be expected to keep up with questions and demands such as the repair of instruments, the purchase of reeds and valve oil and a host of other details — and that was just at the high school. She further mentioned that the eighth grade band has 38 students, seventh grade band, 55 students, and sixth grade band, 90 students. “(In sixth grade) brass and woodwinds have always been taught separately because they are brand new band members and they need (lessons on) fingering, the embouchure. When Dave Macqueen was laid off, there were no arrangements made for the sixth grade class he was teaching. Mrs. Schroeder was not aware of this, nor was Mr. Cooley, apparently. Now there are 45 students with no teacher and no arrangements being made to cover the class. Where was the communication? I understand that the Hastings Area School District is having a hard time financially ... but at least be considerate enough to inform the staff that you do have.” 77540190 Hastings school board gets an earful over recent budget cuts �Page 8 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner New Barry Township Police Chief ready to take helm by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer With 30 years of experience behind him, Victor Pierce said he is ready to begin working with the residents of Barry Township as their new chief of police. Pierce said he is also ready to help the community and department move forward after the apparent suicide of former police chief Mark Kik. “I was saddened when Barry Township lost their chief,” said Pierce. “Call it fate, call it faith, I felt a strong desire to place my hat into the ring. I believe I can complement everything that Chief Kik did and help move the community forward.” Eight candidates originally applied for the position, and after the first round of interviews, four were recommended to the Barry Township Board for a further interview. The first interview panel was comprised of Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans, Lt. Edington of Michigan State Police and two Barry Township Board members. Barry Township Supervisor Wesley Kahler said of the four recommended to the board, Pierce stood out because of his enthusiasm and his vision for the department’s future. “What really stuck out with me with Victor was his zeal for the position and his thoughts and vision lined up with what the township board was looking. It was a tough decision because of the acting chief, but it was a unanimous decision by the board. I continue to believe he can take the department where it’s at and move it forward.” Acting Chief Chris Martin will stay with the department full time, three part-time officers and two temporary positions make up the rest of the department. Martin will remain acting chief until Pierce officially takes over the position on Jan. 4, 2010. Leaving little time to enjoy retirement, Pierce will become chief just two days after his last day with the Battle Creek Police Department. Pierce said his decades of service as a patrol officer, detective, firearms instructor and sergeant provide him with the experience and knowledge to help Barry Township have an effective police force that has the community’s best interest at heart. “It’s important for the police to be involved and interact with the community,” said Pierce. “Citizens need to know their police department.” Pierce praised the acting chief’s performance over the past few months and expressed his eagerness to work with all of the officers in the department. Looking toward the future of the department, Pierce said it is important to keep the staff prepared with up-to-date training. “Training is a vital part of police operations. With everything we deal with today, from meth problems to critical incidents, we want the community to feel assured that our officers are the best equipped to handle any emergency that is put before them,” said Pierce. More than just a position, Pierce said becoming chief is an opportunity to put his energy and enthusiasm to use in a way that will positively benefit the community. “I believe I have a lot of gas left in the tank and can help complement the other officers and help them succeed,” said Pierce. “I realize that becoming chief is not about me, it’s about the community having trust in me. I believe there will be a lot of success, and the community as a whole will feel very, very proud about their department.” Pierce hails from the Kalamazoo area, is a Loy Norrix High School graduate and has three children with his wife, Sandi. He said his desire to go into law enforcement stemmed not only from many positive interactions with officers but also a desire to pursue the same virtues as his favorite superhero - Superman. “I am an avid collector of the older Superman comics, and he has always stood for truth, justice and the American way. Growing up, I thought it would be pretty awesome to be a policeman,” said Pierce with a chuckle. Working with officers through the Kalamazoo Youth For Christ organization and a stint in security at Bronson Hospital fostered Pierce’s desire to become an officer. “I got a chance to interact with Officer Knapp of the Portage Police Department and hear his story about how he became an officer. Also, working at Bronson in the emergency room, I was able to interact with a lot of officers. I had the strongest desire that that was the career for me. I did a lot of praying about it, and doors were opened for me, and I joined on Jan. 2, 1980.” When not in uniform, Pierce enjoys working with the Michigan High School Athletic Association and a baseball umpire. Along with his three children; Courtney, Tyler and Victoria, the Pierce family owns a few ‘Puggles,’ a Pomeranian, one cat and three Victor Pierce will don a new uniform in January when he takes over as the Barry Township Police Chief. He has served in the Battle Creek department for 30 years. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) horses. An open house will be held Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. The open house is designed to give the community a chance to meet its new police chief and his family before he officially takes over in January. Kahler said anyone with questions concerning Pierce or the open house may call the township hall at 269-623-5171. BOARD, continued from page 1 Barry Township Supervisor Wesley Kahler welcomes Victor Pierce as the new chief of police. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) — COMBINED NOTICE — NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Date Published 11/19/2009 Village of Nashville (Name of Applicant) 203 N. 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No objection received after December 16, 2009 will be considered by the state. Frank Dunham (Name) President (Title) 203 N. Main, PO Box 587 (Address) 06700134 Nashville, Michigan 49073 question?” asked Longstreet. “Because anything we do is done in a closed session,” said Endsley. “... With all due respect, that’s not technically true — you’re vote is public ...” said Longstreet. “Our vote is public,” interrupted Endsley. “We don’t even use the student’s name. We use the student’s ID number because...” “I’m not asking you ... this is not about any particular student,” said Longstreet. “It is our responsibility to protect the student’s due process and right to confidentiality,” said Endsley. “With all due respect, it is also your responsibility to protect all the students that are in the school,” said Longstreet, eliciting a round of applause from the audience. “I’d like to ask you — you can say yes or no, or just refrain from answering — did anybody in the administration make a recommendation that the last two students caught dealing drugs on campus were to be expelled?” “I don’t know that any of us can answer that question because the recommendation was made in closed session,” said Endsley. “... It is my belief, that the confidentiality, if I answer that question or one of the board members do, you are clearly asking about specific cases, therefore, by process of elimination, we would violate the confidentiality,” said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee. “I’m not trying to be evasive, honestly ...” “I understand it is a delicate balance between confidentiality and the safety of the students,” said Longstreet. “And, I am not trying to breach that ...” “I understand that,” said Satterlee. “And, I hope you understand we’re not trying to ...” “And we’re not trying to tell you are not right for being concerned,” interjected Endsley. “Because, I think as a board, this is something we are in the process of discussing.” “I’ll have to assume then, that because of the disappointment of your actions by the community that there was a recommendation for expulsion and it wasn’t followed,” said Longstreet. “Can you tell us, in the last two cases ...” “We’re not going to discuss the last two cases, so drop it!” said Endsley. “We can’t do that.” “Can you tell the community what the difference between a long-term suspension and an expulsion is?” asked Longstreet. “The difference between an expulsion and a long-term suspension is with a long-term suspension, a student can walk back in the door without having to request anything after a certain date,” said Endsley. “And expulsion is permanent; if they want to come back, they have to ask, and that is basically the only two differences.” In an interview Tuesday afternoon Satterlee clarified that expulsions only last 180 days, and at the end of that time, the student and his or her parents may make an appeal requesting that the student be allowed to return to school. The board and administration will then review the student’s grades, attendance at another school, if applicable, and behavior to determine whether he or she will be readmitted. However, said Satterlee, while the length of a long-term suspension may exceed the 180-day limit of an expulsion, the student can return to the classes at the end of his or her suspension with no questions asked. During that interview, Satterlee stated that in one case, he felt the suspension was more severe than the expulsion because of its length. He also provided information regarding the two disciplinary hearings in question. (Students in disciplinary hearings are identified only by ID numbers to protect their confidentiality). The first hearing in question was held April 1, when it was moved by board vice president Scott Hodges and seconded by trustee Tammy Pennington that a student be expelled for violating school codes by allegedly selling a controlled substance to a former student while on the grounds of Hastings High School. The motion failed due to a lack of majority (a tied vote) when Endsley, Hodges and Pennington voted in favor of expulsion while trustees Kevin Beck, Terry McKinney and Treasurer Eugene Haas voted against it, with Secretary Jeff Guenther abstaining. The second motion, to suspend that student for the same violation from April 2, 2009, through January 1, 2011 was passed by a 4-2 vote with McKinney and Haas casting the dissenting votes and Guenther abstaining. The second hearing in question was held Oct. 19. At that time, is was moved by Beck and supported by Endsley that another student be expelled for violating school code by allegedly delivering and selling marijuana while in school. The motion failed for a lack of majority when, with Haas absent, Beck, Endsley, and Hodges voted in favor of the motion while McKinney, Pennington, and Guenther voted against it. A second motion, to suspend the same student for the same violation from Oct. 20 through Jan. 1, 2011, passed by a 4-2 vote, with McKinney and Guenther casting the dissenting votes. At Monday’s board meeting, Longstreet asked if there was a difference in the financial burden to the district for a long-term suspension compared to an expulsion. “In other words ... does the Hastings Area School System take on an added financial responsibility for a long-term suspended student such as online teaching because they can’t attend school ...” “It depends on the student,” interjected Endsley. “In the last two cases, have you taken on added responsibility ...” asked Longstreet. “I can’t answer that,” interrupted Endsley. “That is confidential as well?” asked Longstreet. “I would have to be pointing out who it is, so I can’t answer that question,” said Endsley. “I’m not asking you to point out...” “I will not make any statement that would have you say, ‘Well, I know who that kid is,’ I can’t do that,” interrupted Endsley. “I won’t violate that law.” “I understand that,” said Longstreet. “... My question is, has the school taken on ...” “I can’t answer that,” said Endsley. “That wouldn’t point out any student, with all due respect,” said Longstreet. “But, again, I’ll have to assume. Do you know the answer as to whether or not the school takes on any added financial responsibility?’ “It depends on the student,” said Endsley. “And, to give you a case in hand, if it’s a special ed student that is expelled, we are still responsible for their education.” “For a non-special ed student, you are still responsible for their education, though, if they are suspended, not expelled,” said Longstreet. “If they are not special ed?” asked Endsley. “Yes,” said Longstreet. “Examples would be online teaching, teaching at home, providing other extra educational opportunities for that child. Is that correct? And that could be an additional financial cost to the school?” “It could be,” said Endsley. In the interview Tuesday afternoon, Satterlee said that while the district is responsible for the education of students on longterm suspension, the cost of in-home teaching, and online courses does not exceed the foundation allowance from the state which the district still collects for that student, even though they do not attend classes on campus. “It depends on the child’s ability and where we are in the school year when the suspension occurs,” said Satterlee. “But, the costs are similar to the cost for students taking regular classes. I haven’t seen the costs go higher than the foundation allowance. Even with a year’s suspension, it wouldn’t exceed the allowance.” At the meeting, Longstreet tried to learn the school board’s normal course of action in disciplinary hearings involving students. “Would you agree that, historically, there has been a pretty clear and cut policy of this board to follow the recommendation of the administration when it comes to expelling students for dealing drugs,” he asked. “And, if you don’t agree with that statement ...” “I don’t agree with that statement,” interjected Endsley, “because I think as a board, and I have set on this board the longest and have set with the most people, I feel that when we walk into a student disciplinary hearing, we look at the facts presented in that case, and I don’t feel that we have a long-standing policy, unless that policy is to look at each individual. There are a lot of boards of education that don’t have student disciplinary hearings; they allow it to be done totally by administrators. This board has traditionally felt that we need to be the final hearing for the kids, both sides. And, it is very difficult when you have a student sitting in front of you. You have to look at how that impacts every other student in the district and that is probably very hard. In many cases what you want to do for the child in front of you is not what is best for the district.” “That speaks to my concern that if you have an administrator telling you that it is best for his or her school to have this child expelled, what message is the board sending by undercutting that administrator and saying, ‘No, you’re wrong; we’re going to keep this child as a student and possibly provide them extra services’?” asked Longstreet. “Again, this doesn’t go to any specific child ...” “I would like to talk about something that happened ...” Endsley cut in. “Can I finish my question?” asked Longstreet. “ ... about something that happened 15 years ago,” continued Endsley. “Can I finish my question? I’m talking about the last eight months,” said Longstreet. “Were does that leave you the next time? I have spoken to past administrators, I have spoken to past board members, who have told me, contrary to your recollection, that it has always been very cut and dried that if the administrator comes and says, ‘This child should not be at the school,’ that they cannot recall a time that the board did not follow that recommendation. My question ...” “I can think of two...” interrupted Endsley. “My question is why, two times now, the board has not followed the recommendation?” continued Longstreet. “My concern ...” “I would like ...” interrupted Endsley. “My concern is ...” continued Longstreet. “I can think of two instances ...” interjected Endsley. “My concern is that it undercuts the ability of the administrator, whether it be the high school principal, the middle school principal, or any of the elementary schools,” continued Longstreet. “It totally undercuts their ability to keep our kids safe because the message you are sending to the principal and to the families is that, ‘the principal may think that it’s best that the student not be in the school, but we’re not going to listen to that; we’re just going to do what we think is right.’ Why is the principal making a recommendation then? The principal is the person that walks the halls, that knows the students, that sees what’s going on, that has a temperature of what’s going on. “You’ve probably heard that things are getting pretty rough at the high school right now because of drugs. Things are rough at home right now because of drugs,” said Longstreet. “My neighbor was just robbed by a drug dealer. To have the administrator say that that child is not safe, or the kids are not safe — for whatever reason — and then have this board say, ‘we think differently,’ is very concerning to me and I think it is very concerning to a lot of other people.” After the applause from the audience died down, Endsley said, “I have two instances where the recommendation brought to us was BOARD, continued on next page �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 9 Assessor’s salary, burning draw fire at Rutland township board meeting by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Rutland Charter Township Board adopted a resolution to establish board member salaries for 2010. Jim Carr, township supervisor, explained that the proposed compensation is equal to what was granted to the board members for this year. According to the resolution, Carr, Clerk Robin Hawthorne and Treasurer Sandy Greenfield are to earn annual salaries of $21,500, $25,000, and $22,000, respectively. The resolution also entitles trustees Brenda Bellmore, Dorothy Flint, Bill Hanshaw and Rob Lee to be paid at a rate of $80 per diem. Addressing other fiscal business, the board reviewed a resolution to adopt a proposed budget for the township for 2010. Of the various items detailed in the resolution, the $44,600 amount budgeted for Dennis McKelvey, assessor for the township, elicited the most discussion. Hawthorne said that $34,000 of the budgeted amount represents McKelvey’s salary, while the remainder represents costs for his benefits, which include a pension, life insurance and a health insurance plan through Aflac. The clerk added that McKelvey, who is paid for working 30 hours per week, is the only person who receives such benefits from the township. According to Carr, the benefits McKelvey receives were granted to him approximately 20 years ago when he first became the township’s assessor. Greenfield elaborated, saying that McKelvey originally was offered benefits by the township’s former supervisor, Bob Edwards, who used them to entice McKelvey to leave the employ of Barry County, where he also worked as an assessor. “From my understanding, (after) talking with Dennis, ... he and Bob worked it out to make it ... worth Dennis’ while to come out here and leave the county ...,” she explained. Discussing McKelvey’s salary and working hours, Hawthorne said his duties do not warrant his compensation, which has become a waste of taxpayer dollars. “There’s not enough work for Dennis to do to keep him busy for 30 hours,” she explained. When reductions to McKelvey’s salary and working hours were discussed, Greenfield pointed out that, according to the rules of the township, he would no longer be eligible to receive the pension if he worked less than 30 hours per week. Further addressing the possible reductions, Carr, Hawthorne and Greenfield explained that none of them could be certain if McKelvey was guaranteed either a minimum salary or level of benefits from the township, since none of them had been able to find a contract detailing such specifics. “I’ve looked everywhere,” Carr said. Prior to postponing adoption of the proposed budget until a later meeting, the board directed Carr to ascertain whether McKelvey was in possession of a contract detailing an arrangement between himself and the township. In an interview Tuesday, Carr said that McKelvey did not possess such a contract. The supervisor explained that he would recommend to the board at its next meeting that the annual amount of McKelvey’s salary and benefits be reduced by approximately $14,000. McKelvey likely would choose to remain employed with the township, despite such a reduction, Carr added. Also during the meeting, the board voted 61, with Carr casting the dissenting vote, to approve the first reading of an ordinance to no longer implement a cost-recovery measure that allows the township to charge its residents a minimum of $350 for starting illegal fires. Greenfield said that because the township’s residents already pay for fire protection from BIRCH Association, a cost-recovery fee for illegal burns is akin to them being charged twice for the same service. BIRCH Association is an organization that provides fire-fighting services primarily to Baltimore, Irving, Rutland Charter, Carlton and Hastings Charter townships. Carr disagreed with Greenfield, equating her argument to the notion that a person should not have to pay for a speeding ticket, since he or she already has paid to have a driver’s license. The supervisor added that, while he has been able to do so since the costrecovery ordinance was passed in 2005, he has not taken anyone to small claims court for not paying the cost-recovery fee. “I disagree with thinking that’s not worth having,” he said. “... It’s a tool laying there that I can judiciously use.” Describing the recent history of the costrecovery fee, Hawthorne explained that three bills for such cost-recovery fees had been issued this year, with none of them having been paid so far. In other business, the board adopted a resolution to approve a modification to the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan and incorporate the modified plan into the township’s master plan. Those municipalities encompassed by the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan include Barry County, Carlton Township, the City of Hastings, Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships. “Essentially, the Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan is a policy statement that indicates the intention of the entire community — including the participating jurisdictions — to encourage sequential growth within the area defined by the plan, and conversely, to promote the protection of large areas of contiguous rural lands outside the plan’s boundaries,” the plan reads. “It seeks to direct growth to those portions of the region best able to accommodate it and, as a result, to minimize the unplanned and inefficient intrusion of development into areas not targeted for growth.” According to the resolution, the modification made to the plan specifies that areas catalogued on the National Wetlands Inventory Map may not contribute to the land mass of an area when it is being determined whether there is sufficient development in that area to properly warrant its receipt of urban services. ing to a better partnership (between the schools and the community),” she said to the applause of the audience. Debbie Mays, another parent in the audience, said she wanted to address Endsley’s comments concerning a breach of confidentiality regarding student disciplinary hearings. “I learned more about this issue, alone, from my daughter and her friends than I learned here tonight about any of it,” said Mays, who added that she is concerned that children are being exposed to drugs at an earlier and earlier age in the school district. “Do they have to be worried about being presented with drugs in the elementary schools? Because that is where it is heading. I’ve watched these kids daily getting younger and younger and younger ... let’s just look at those facts for a while and make our decision based on those things ... I love this town, but it is becoming a high-risk place to be.” Later, during the board comment portion of the meeting, Trustee Terry McKinney said, “I really appreciate all the comments tonight — all the way around. I implore people to get involved in all our meetings, not just when something is under their skin. But, it’s going to give us a lot to think about and a lot to answer for. Along with that, what sticks in my craw the worst, that it was referred to tonight that because a principal might say one direction on a child, that the board automatically follows that. You are taking away the dueprocess rights of the poor child coming before us, and his family. That’s kind of what the entire country is based on. That we should just follow one person, instead of coming before jury? I find that appalling that you would even begin to think like that with a bunch of misinformation.” During interview Tuesday afternoon, Endsley said the board is currently analyzing how it handles all disciplinary hearings, not just those related to drugs. And, while she said she understands parents’ concerns, she doesn’t believe the current situation at the high school is anything new. “When I first came on the board it was August. In February (the following year) the police came in and busted 15 students. It wasn’t what I was expecting when I was seated on the board, but you have to deal with it as it comes,” she said. “As a school system, we are looking at how we deal with drug issues,” added Endsley. “But it is a society problem that has been there for years, and it is nothing new — like everything else it goes in circles.” “It’s not an infestation; we’ve had two cases in a two-year period,” said Satterlee, Tuesday afternoon, referring to the disciplinary hearings in April and October. “I always say that things like this are like deer: For every one you see in the woods, there are five more that you don’t see. However, while I don’t want to diminish the problem, I don’t think it is as rampant as people seem to believe. I think the answer lies in the middle someplace.” Both Satterlee and Endsley said that they feel that the board tries to be as fair as possible and consider all factors involved when a student comes before them in a disciplinary hearing. “Even good kids make dumb mistakes, and they are the ones that are more likely to get caught,” said Endsley. “We operate on the idea that they are kids and they make mistakes,” said Satterlee. “Does that mean we shut the door forever? That is why we want our students to be able to reinstate. I think there has only been one case, with somebody who was expelled came back and did it again, that we closed the door and said the student could never return.” In an interview Wednesday morning, Carlson said she and would like to help the district set more clear-cut rules or boundaries as to what is and is not acceptable on school grounds, make the consequences for breaking those rules clear to students, staff and the community at large and then enforce those rules consistently. Carlson added that she realizes that a school board meeting is essentially a business meeting and therefore there isn’t a lot of time for discussion of these issues in an open forum. However, she said she hopes that concerns expressed by her and others at the meet- ing will open a dialogue between the community and the school board and administration and lead to a forum and cooperative effort to create a safer and healthier environment in the district. Printed copies of the questions by parents were presented to Satterlee and the school board at the conclusion of the meeting. Those questions were as follows: • What is the stance of the board of education in regard to the selling/distributing of illegal substances on school grounds? • What are the consequences for a student found to have distributed illegal substances on campus? • What is the procedure for discipline of a student found to have sold/distributed illegal substances on campus? • Historically, the board of education has expelled students who have sold/distributed illegal substances on campus. However, the last two students brought before the board for selling/distributing drugs on campus were not expelled. Why? • In regard to selling and/or distributing illegal substances on campus, what has prompted this board, on the two most recent occasions, to change historical policy and not expel a student at the recommendation of school administration? • In regard to selling and/or distributing drugs on campus, has the board’s expectations of student behavior changed? • Please define for the community the differences between a long-term suspension and expulsion. • Is there an increased financial burden for the school district as between a suspended student vs. an expelled student? • What message are you sending to the school community and the community at large? • Do you believe a decision like this fosters a trusting/working relationship between the community/parents and district leaders during a time when there has never been a greater need for unity and partnership? • Did the board consider the impact of these decisions on the marketability of future business development/partnerships and the ability to sustain growth/viability in this community? • Please define a “drug-free school zone” as it relates to Hastings Area Schools. BOARD, continued from page 8 expulsion and because of our questioning and our investigation into the situation ... what came up front wasn’t really maybe what happened. I can also think of two instances where the recommendation was for long-term suspension and as a board, we made the decision for expulsion. So, to say that we are arbitrary, yeah, in a way we are, because we stopped and looked at the facts that were presented to us. Do I agree with every decision that is ever made? No .... We have a lot of 4-3 votes or 35 votes, or 3-2 votes. But, we’re trying to do what is best for the system every time. I disagree that we’re not following our administrative backers. I’ve backed them more times than I can believe, for more reasons than not, and I don’t appreciate being accused of not backing my administrators.” Kathy Carlson, another concerned parent addressed the board. “I will try to be positive because I think, ultimately, that is what needs to occur,” said Carlson. “I came with a lot of thoughts and ideas but as the evening has gone on — you have to change your thought processes. But I ... am here in support of what Mr. Longstreet has posed to the board. I would ask that we be able to hand, in writing, to you these questions and then would love a response, either in written form or verbal form by the next board meeting.” Carlson noted that she brings multiple perspectives to her search for answers to the questions posed. She told the board that she is a 15-year resident of Hastings, a mother, business owner, health care provider and member of the board’s own strategic planning committee. “I do feel that I can come from different perspectives in trying to look at this issue of safety and decision-making,” she said. “I won’t rehash what Mr. Longstreet has posed; I think we have heard, and I hope to have more comments from the board at a later date. But, if it is true, that the handling of a situation like this — when it comes to selling drugs — that there can be any gray areas. “Boundaries need to be placed,” Carlson continued, “I wish I could line up a lot of the students we have come in contact with, either as a health care provider or the youth group leader at our local church. Drugs are a significant issue in the Hastings school system. If we give any boundaries of, ‘Well, maybe ...’ I don’t think that is productive. I don’t think that meets the mission statement of Hastings High School. The fist line of Hastings High School’s mission statement, all capitalized, is, ‘Providing a safe environment to develop productive citizens.’ “I’m all about forgiveness. I’m all about giving people opportunities and chances. But, I do not believe it sets the tone when we make decisions that are gray — especially when it comes to a situation such as selling drugs,” she said. Carlson noted that when the strategic planning committee met in December 2008, Satterlee named three areas of concern: Contracts, perception of the Hastings Area School System, and changing the cultures. “I do not believe that if this decision was done, as we perceive in the community that it was, that does not bode well for two out of those three issues,” she said. “Perception of the Hastings Area School System as laissezfaire as related to drug use and selling does not bode well for perception. I don’t think it also helps cultural change when ... we don’t have the boundaries in place and the informed decision-making and the accountability that “In many cases what you want to do for the child in front of you is not what is best for the district.” Patricia Endsley, President Hastings Board of Education needs to take place. “I feel that if we continue in this type of decision-making where it is potentially behind closed doors and there is not a partnership ... we are looking at a school system and therefore a community — because our schools really define our community whether we want to admit it our not — that a weak school system makes it difficult to attract businesses and families and retain families already in the district. It is hard to attract viability and support within the community when there’s discourse and decision-making that does not make sense. “... this is a golden opportunity to be proactive and set the record straight and be firm with our decisions and keep our integrity about our school system because it is the integrity of our community,” concluded Carlson, noting that she has approached the board previously and will continue to offer assistance. “Will we be able to send our kids to a safe environment? Yes, they are your decisions; we elect you and you make those decisions. But, I ask you, are we truly looking at the impact of these decisions, not student by student, but by the community impact?” Carlson said she hoped the board would answer the questions presented to the board in writing after the meeting and pledged to return until they were answered. “I look to have a response to those (questions). I think the community deserves that, and it would be an excellent step toward mov- Delton Kellogg elementary students show off their support for members of the Panther varsity volleyball team along M-43 Tuesday as the team heads out of town towards its Class B State Quarterfinal match against Holland Christian at Vicksburg High School. The Panthers won 3-1 over the Maroons, and will face Livonia Ladywood in the Class B State Semifinals Friday at 7:15 p.m. in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. The winner of that match plays in the State Finals Saturday at 4 p.m. (Photo by Sue Boehm) Delton community shows Panther pride Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent Cynthia Vujea shows off her Panther pride on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Sue Boehm) Delton community members wish their varsity volleyball team good luck as it heads out of town towards its Class B Regional Quarterfinal match Tuesday against Holland Christian at Vicksburg High School. The Panthers were escorted out of town by local fire and police vehicles. (Photo by Sue Boehm) LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Case Number SP-8-2009 William Dean (applicant); Dorene Dean (owner). Location: 1414 Cogswell Rd., in Section 19 of Castleton Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation for small engine repair, in the A zoning district. Meeting Date: December 14, 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St., Hastings, MI. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The special use application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 9451290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77540400 Pamela Jarvis, Barry County Clerk �LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Loretta Halsey and Stephen Halsey, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property known as 404 EAST MARSHALL STREET, HASTINGS, MI 49058, that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. ("Designated Agent"), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Loretta Halsey and Stephen Halsey also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) has/have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: November 19, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 ASAP# 3344134 77540318 11/19/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter John Dzioba, Jr., an unmarried man and Bridgette Magee, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005 in instrument 1141551, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three And 63/100 Dollars ($113,353.63), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence East 215 feet; thence North 520 feet; thence West 215 feet; thence South 520 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540090 File #288007F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marian Southworth, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2006 and recorded June 15, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166024, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Three and 96/100 Dollars ($113,503.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point where the highway crosses the line between Sections 17 and 18, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, said intersection being approximately 574 feet South of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18; thence Northwesterly 66 feet; thence South to Highwater Mark of Lake; thence Easterly along shore of Lake to section line; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539642 File No. 617.1398 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Russell Scobey and Linda Scobey 12228 Southgate Drive Plainwell, MI 49080 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540394 File Number: 617.2075 To: Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David E Neeson, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2004, and recorded on April 5, 2004 in instrument 1124645, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust 2004-2 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 55/100 Dollars ($78,842.55), including interest at 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29; Thence East 13 rods; Thence South 12 1/2 rods; Thence West 13 rods; Thence North 12 1/2 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539584 File #291641F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES W. SUTHERLAND, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 19, 2005, in Document No. 1145092, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($157,118.93), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 3, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 1320 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EXCEPT THE WEST 230 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77539998 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda Hess, a single woman and Wanda Mennega, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 23, 2003 and recorded November 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1117367, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight and 31/100 Dollars ($100,958.31) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Hastings Heights, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 41 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: October 29, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539647 File No. 310.5807 Matthew J. Ribble and Cassey A. Ribble 6654 Lafountaine Drive Plainwell, MI 49080 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540398 File Number: 200.5608 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Strotheide and Melissa Strotheide, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2004, and recorded on March 12, 2004 in instrument 1123557, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($66,172.43), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 92, Hardendorf Addition, Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539660 File #285810F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D Dekleine, a Married Person and Jacob Dekleine, a Married Person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007 in instrument 1174492, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five And 03/100 Dollars ($75,455.03), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 12 of East Town Homes Condominium, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of Barry County of Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #273914F02 77540122 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Babcock, a married person and Dawn Babcock, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106457, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six And 20/100 Dollars ($72,436.20), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lying South and Westerly of the highway running through same, now located; except the part described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 4; thence North 300 feet; thence East 145.2 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 145.2 feet to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539888 File #287777F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25408-DE Estate of Jan William Prieur. Date of birth: 07/10/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jan William Prieur, who lived at 235 E. High Street, Hastings, Michigan died 07/04/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Starr Lawrence, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11/10/2009 Timothy L. Tromp P41571 501West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9400 Starr Lawrence 235 E. High Street 77540302 Hastings, MI 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Cross, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 16, 2007, and recorded on October 14, 2009 in instrument 200910140010145, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Six And 11/100 Dollars ($156,546.11), including interest at 9.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Following described premises situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan to-wit: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 27 Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 645.00 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 225.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds West 384.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East 225.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds East 384.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539858 File #268206F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald P. Wood, a married man and Roberta L. Wood, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($104,162.77), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwesterly 100 feet of Lot 13 of the plat of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 2, also described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 13 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, thence South 41 degrees 43 minutes East along Southerly boundary of West State Road 100 feet; thence South 48 degrees 17 minutes West 165.44 feet; thence North 60 degrees 47 minutes West 105 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13; thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540003 File #248096F02 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOV. 11, 2009 All board members present 5 guests Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Amending of Cemetery Ordinance Setting of specific floor care dates November Holiday hours Obtaining prices for utility trailer Hiring on call maintenance worker Adjourned 8:15 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77540250 Patricia Albert, Supervisor �LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dana M. Shoemaker, Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 15, 1999, and recorded on October 19, 1999 in instrument 1036810, and rerecorded on April 19, 2000 in instrument 1043318, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Michigan State Housing Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 20/100 Dollars ($75,831.20), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 97 and 98 Original Plat of Village of Orangeville, According to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539512 File #151487F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Moore and Cameron Moore, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chemical Bank West, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2004, and recorded on April 9, 2004 in instrument 1125111, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($114,539.54), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the West 1/2 of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Section 25, then West 14 rods, thence South 40 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539896 File #286463F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to William Thayer and Sally Thayer, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 9360 E M 79 Hwy, Nashville, MI 490738703. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540200 File # 294346F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Sixty Five & 36/100 ($62,065.36), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of Land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, T3N, R8W, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47' 30" West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12' 30" West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39' 30" East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45' 30" East 134 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 11/12/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee ______________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77540084 248-362-2600 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa A. Short, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2003, and recorded on June 17, 2003 in instrument 1106627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen And 53/100 Dollars ($94,517.53), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 13 of H. J. Kenfield Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540053 File #292956F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56B DISTRICT COURT FOR BARRY COUNTY CASE NO. 09-1684 SP MILLER MESSENGER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. OGULBE M. and DANYNA EICHHOLZ, jointly and severally, DEFENDANT. __________________________________/ James N. Rodbard (P38328) James N. Rodbard P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 405 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 130 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 342-6000 __________________________________/ AMENDED ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 9th day of November, 2009, PRESENT: HONORABLE Gary R. Holman, District Judge On September 22, 2009, Plaintiff Miller Messenger Properties, LLC filed a Complaint for Possession After Land Contract Forfeiture against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz in this Court concerning a parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant Easterly 454 feet from the Northwest corner of the East 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28; thence Southerly 587 feet parallel with the West line of said East 50 acres; thence Easterly 371 feet more or less to the East line of said East 50 acres; thence Northerly 587 feet along side East line being the East 1/8 line Section 28, to the East-West 1/4 line thereof, thence Westerly 371 feet more or less to the place of beginning, Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 66 feet thereof appurtenant to land adjoining the South side of described parcel, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan (the “Premises”). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignees, legatees, devisees and/or heirs shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law, as the District Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on or before the 31st day of December, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by default against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignee, legatee, devisee and/or heir for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Honorable Gary R. Holman 77540104 District Court Judge DLNP Notices Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peggy Long and Bruce Long, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 10, 2004 in instrument 1133734, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($131,428.06), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 660 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 except the West 210 feet of the South 350 feet, also except the East 300 feet of the South 633 feet of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #289055F01 77540099 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arloa M. Raffler, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Co. DBA Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 13/100 Dollars ($128,775.13), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36, Glasgow Addition, to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, except that part lying East of CK and S Railroad, Also except commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 35, Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings; thence West 66 feet, thence South to the North line of Lot 37; thence East 66 feet, thence in a Northerly Direction to the Place of Beginning, all in Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540109 File #269116F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A11CB, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-K under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated September 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six and 91/100 Dollars ($103,346.91) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539988 File No. 225.1119 Everyone welcome to attend community Thanksgiving dinner at Hastings church by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The welcome mat is out for individuals, couples and families to attend a community Thanksgiving feast on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov. 26. The meal will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck and a crew of volunteers are once again putting on their aprons and rolling up their sleeves to prepare an array of food for the event. The meal is available free of charge. Donations to help defray the costs of the dinner are accepted from those who would like to contribute. The couple have been organizing and preparing Thanksgiving dinner for others for many years. The Hollenbecks don’t want anyone to have to eat alone or go without a turkey dinner because they can’t afford it or aren’t able to prepare it. Sometimes large families don’t have space in their homes to celebrate so they attend the annual feast too. People who need transportation are asked to call the church in advance. Last year about 220 had Thanksgiving dinner at the church. This year’s menu will again include turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, homemade bread, homemade pies and other foods. Margaret usually makes an assortment of pies, including pumpkin, pecan, apple, cherry, blueberry, peach and chocolate. Larry makes the bread, carves the turkeys and helps with other tasks. Volunteers are always welcome to help prepare the food and are most needed a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Margaret is especially grateful that she has a volunteer this year to coordinate volunteer help. People who want to volunteer may call Marcia at 9482169. “We want to offer something to the community and to provide fellowship and a good meal, Margaret said of the reason she and her husband are so devoted to feeding others on Thanksgiving. The annual Thanksgiving meal at the church was actually started by another couple who prepared the dinner specifically for people who could not afford to purchase all the fixings for a traditional feast. “When they (the other couple) left, we started doing it and opened up the meal to anybody who wanted to come. It’s just grown ever since,” Margaret said. “I enjoy doing it. We have a good time doing it. It’s nice to see all the people ... It’s a time to be thankful for what you have and for family and friends ... “I’m thankful for all the people who support us and for the volunteers who help with preparations, serving and cleanup. It’s not something we could do by ourselves,” she said. In order to know how much food to prepare, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reservations by calling the church office at 945-9574 with their last name and the number of people attending. The church is located at 209 W. Green St. FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie Lucas, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006, and recorded on August 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1169004, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five and 67/100 ($168,455.67) including interest at the rate of 9.12500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Commencing at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet to the Place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 245.87 feet, thence North 86 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds East 428.00 feet to the centerline OF M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said center line 263.18 feet, thence South 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds West 555.54 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel C: Beginning at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 Seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet, thence North 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 555.45 feet to the centerline of M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said centerline 224.06 feet, thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds West on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 662.39 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5286 Stimpson Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: November 12, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77540149 Case No. 09MI01807-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Holton, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2008, and recorded on August 18, 2008 in instrument 200808180008343, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Nine And 65/100 Dollars ($81,439.65), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 720.57 feet along the North line of said Section 14 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 821.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 19.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 259.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 7 seconds West 841.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 265.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539671 File #287424F01 �Page 12 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny J. Dyer, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 28, 2006, and recorded on August 4, 2006 in instrument 1168097, and assigned by said Mortgagee to OneWest Bank FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine And 55/100 Dollars ($186,859.55), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 22 and 23, Oakridge Shores, as recorded in Liber 3 Page 89 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539518 File #271128F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael K Raber and Betty J Raber, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 1136250, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 13/100 Dollars ($99,362.13), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 111, Middleville Downs Addition Number 5 to the Village of Middleville, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540325 File #289885F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Daniel Rininger and Michelle Rininger, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6364 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073-9507. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540339 File # 295850F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J Stanley and Michelle Stanley, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2005 and recorded November 30, 2005 in Instrument # 1156902 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006W1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($116,118.39) including interest 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 13, Barry County, Michigan. Also, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 13, Barry County Records; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West 26.50 feet along the North line of said Lot 28; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.90 feet; thence South 83 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East 98.07 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of Lot 24 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 30.00 feet from the said Northwest corner of Lot 28; thence South 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West, 30.00 feet to the place of beginning. All in the Northwest one quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Note: Taxes are assessed for tax purposes as follows: Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 13, Barry County Records, also, beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East along the North line of said Lot, 56.83 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.40 feet; thence South 01 degree 01 minute 30 seconds West 36.23 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 808 Greenwood St, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/12/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77540166 Our File No: 09-15534 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Sally Peterson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 716 E Main St, Middleville, MI 49333-8048. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 16, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 16, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540332 File # 294309F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Rosenberger and Ruth Rosenberger, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110929, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Four and 91/100 Dollars ($75,934.91) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Block C, Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540407 File No. 283.0423 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN E. COLE, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 8, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 24, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071024-0003436 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Thirty Three and 95/100 Dollars ($136,033.95). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 17th day of December, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 42, Gackler's Payne Lake Plat, part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 72 Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 11928 Lakeridge Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-085-042-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: November 19, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77540341 1728509-1 Thanks to you… Your Barry County United Way gift enabled 4,401 youth the opportunity to participate in sport and leadership activities last year. 100% of your contribution stays right here in Barry County! GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. & Volunteer Center Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad Troutner and Amie J. Troutner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 25, 2006, and recorded on October 2, 2006 in instrument 1170807, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Huntington National Bank as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 56/100 Dollars ($147,816.56), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West fractional 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 893.04 feet along said North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds East 271.13 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds East 330.01 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds West 271.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds West 330.0 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539506 File #284013F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Joseph M. Yates and Catherine R. Yates 6532 Mapleview Drive Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540392 File Number: 617.2037 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Alfredo SalasRodriguez, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 377 Snowy River Dr, Freeport, MI 49325-9473. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 17, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 17, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540369 File # 226725F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James C. Deitz, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded October 31, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155439, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 40/100 Dollars ($122,069.40) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1896.02 feet along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section to a point which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 766.10 feet for the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 473.00 feet along the West line of Middleville Manor Addition and its Northerly extension thereof; thence Southwesterly 62.74 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 62.61 feet; thence Southwesterly 49.29 feet along a 220.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 49.19 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 284.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 60.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.02 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 98.90 feet; thence Northeasterly 21.12 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 87 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds East 21.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 131.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 131.44 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540402 File No. 617.0308 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott K. Pearson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2005, and recorded on June 17, 2005 in instrument 1148217, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Thirty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($93,031.01), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 58 feet off and from the Northside of the South one half of Lots 1012 and 1013 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540371 File #290225F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Evita R. Waybrant and Daniel C. Waybrant 7420 Moe Road North Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540390 File Number: 514.0139 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mildred J. Martin, a married woman and Donald Martin, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in Liber 1985, Page 1260, Eaton County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-WMC2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($92,516.88) including interest at 7.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the or inside of the main entrance to the Courthouse Bldg. in Charlotte, MI in Eaton County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: the part of Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 6 West, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as follows: commencing 907.1 feet South of Northeast corner of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 46 degrees East 217.5 feet along the center of the Highway, thence North 34 degrees 20 minutes West 144.5 feet more or less to Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwesterly along said lake to the West line of said Section 19, thence South to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Lot 1, plat of Sandy Haven, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 26, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540275 File No. 269.5242 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to John Balyeat and Lauretta Balyeat, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 821 S Church St, Hastings, MI 490582211. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540288 File # 294927F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 66/100 Dollars ($145,883.66), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540320 File #268975F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Sanker, a single man and Jennifer A. Griffin,a single woman, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007, and recorded on May 17, 2007 in instrument 1180681, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty And 72/100 Dollars ($130,420.72), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 60, Misty Ridge No. 3, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540282 File #290044F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Bonnie A. Shanley and David Shanley of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 6574 La Fountaine Dr., Plainwell, MI 49080. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Jonathan L. Engman, counsel for of Bank of America, (248)362-2600, c/o FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C., 888 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 800, Troy, MI 48084 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan. gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 11/19/2009 ________________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 77540269 BOA Shanely Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leroy B. Fox, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2006, and recorded on August 28, 2006 in instrument 1169153, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One And 20/100 Dollars ($104,271.20), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26, a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East line of Market Street Plat, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 89; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East 241.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 17 of the plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 42; thence South 01 degrees 05 minutes 04 seconds West, along the Southerly extension of said West line of Lot 17, a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line, 164.33 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16.5 feet either side of a line described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the above described parcel and running thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East along the West line of said parcel and the Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feet the South line of Market Street and the point of ending; together with all the improvements erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances and fixtures which are part of the property The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540334 File #293207F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Harris, Jr., a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 12, 2007 in instrument 1181606, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($95,028.54), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly for 220 feet; thence Southerly 198 feet; thence Easterly 220 feet; thence Northerly 198 feet to the point of beginning, Assyria Township, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point 220 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence continuing West 5 feet; thence South 294 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 96 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540209 File #289092F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to John Klesko, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6683 Elizabeth St, Delton, MI 49046-9408. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 13, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 13, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540272 File # 294344F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski and Melissa Jaworowski 216 Dayton Street Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 285.8314 77540396 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geoffrey S Cook and Michelle L Forman nka Michelle L Cook wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003 in instrument 1097436, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 31/100 Dollars ($50,735.31), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 7, Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540203 File #286350F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 24, 2002, given by JAY DONALD DEKLEINE and SHARON KAY DEKLEINE, as Mortgagor, to WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK, as Mortgagee, as recorded on April 29, 2002 as Document No. 1079562 of Barry County Records, Pages 1 through 5 and on April 30, 2002, in Liber 2234 of Allegan Records on Pages 30 through 34, together with all amendments and modifications, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 1, 2009, for principal and interest, the sum of $204,957.06; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage; the power of sale in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; and the Mortgagee having exercised and hereby exercising its right of acceleration as a result of the default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Barry County Circuit Court, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying amounts due and unpaid under said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, and any and all other lawful charges and expenditures from the date of this notice until said date of sale, the lands in said mortgage is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County (as to Parcel 1) and Township of Wayland, Allegan County (as to parcel 2) and commonly known as 3555 Lisa Lane, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence South 2º 21’03” West 91.00 feet; thence North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet; thence South 20º 09’ 36” East 210.94 feet; thence South 44º44’ 20” West 107.47 feet; thence North 06º 36’ 42” West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above-described parcel and between said parcel and the shore of Gun Lake; together with all riparian rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31, a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence South 815.37 feet; thence South 05º 48’ 01” East 167.97 feet; thence South 88º 14’ 34” East 12.66 feet; thence South 39º 49’ 48” East 49.96 feet; thence South 62º 45’ 43” West 110.64 feet; thence North 02º 21’ 03” East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Dated: November 10, 2009 West Michigan Community Bank, Mortgagee CUNNINGHAM DALMAN, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee /s/ Ronald J. Vander Veen Ronald J. Vander Veen 321 Settlers Road, P.O. Box 1767 Holland, MI 49422-1767 (616) 392-1821 This notice is given in efforts to collect a debt owed to West Michigan Community Bank. Any information provided in response to this notice will 77540171 be used for that purpose. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Sharon A. Mann, Single, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003, and recorded on September 15, 2003, in Instrument Number 1113309, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $62,411.14 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 3.250%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 20 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 12 rods; thence West 20 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence East 20 rods to the place of beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77540157 L0437MI09 �Page 14 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BUDGET CUTS, continued from page 7 tion of tough budget decisions to call them mishandling of funds.” Trustee Scott Hodges also thanked the members of the audience for sharing their questions and concerns. “I would like to make a response for my dear friend next to me, the superintendent,” he added. “Some unfortunate things have happened in the past. Some unfortunate timing things that sometimes our decisions look as if they are made behind closed doors. Superintendent Satterlee gave out some information to the press about Pleasantview and asked that information be withheld until the parents and students at Pleasantview could be notified. Unfortunately, the press released the information before.” Hodges went on to say that the board did not immediately release information about how the budget cuts affected staffing in the schools because the administration wanted to inform the employees affected by the decision before it was made public. “We have to make our cuts that will impact people within our family here — we’re going to have to lay them off, or we’re going to have to ... take them out of their normal place and put them in a different place. And, I’m sorry to the community that we can’t come out and tell you ahead of time because of some contract obligations that there some certain times to do that,” he continued. “... The poor people that that was going to affect hadn’t even had an opportunity to know who they were to be communicated to because of restrictions. And this poor gentleman (Satterlee) has to take the heat for that. “So, sometimes our decisions, although they appear behind closed doors, they really have to do with timing and loving care for the people we work with ... Unless you are involved in all of it and you see all the little nuances and the information that happens, then maybe you don’t understand the pressure that administration is under to do those things and do them rightly and correctly... but, we love each of you, and we appreciate each of you, and your questions and concerns are very valid. But, sometimes it’s like a parent with a child or student, There are certain things you just can’t say at certain times, but yet you still have to make decisions, and your hands are kind of tied.” During board comments at the beginning of the meeting, Trustee Kevin Beck said he wished that all his thoughts and energy could be focused on the good things that are happening in Hastings schools, such as a clean audit report for the administration and student programs, but he said circumstances are keeping him focused on the budget and financial issues. “It seems like finances keep springing front and center ...” he said. “I want to applaud the administration on all the work they have done, but I also want the administration and everyone to start working already for next year. When we did this last month (approved mid-year budget cuts), it seemed to me that it was sprung a little fast. I know we didn’t have all the numbers, but we know the state’s finances are a challenge right now. We’re going to have a huge cut coming our way, and we have to have some kind of collaborative effort with the administration, the HEA (Hastings Education Association), the support staff, the parents — we have to have the community together to figure out what we are going to do. We can’t wait until the numbers are firm, we can’t wait until the summer. We need to start it now .... “We’ve cut a lot of stuff. We’re bare bones. Simply cutting teachers, making class sizes larger can’t be the only answer,” he added. “There are lots of innovative ideas out there. We need to tap into some of them. There are things out there we can look at. There’s virtual classes. Someone was talking about graduated class sizes where they are smaller for younger levels, and maybe a few lectures at the high school. That kind of mimics what they do at some colleges. “I don’t know what the answer is, but I think we need to start the discussion early. I’m urging the administration to start that soon. And, I’m the first one to volunteer to be on that. I want that to get started soon,” concluded Beck to a round of applause from the audience. Later, while discussing the board’s recent POLICE BEAT Online autos too good to be true Dennis Thiss, owner of Thiss Auto in Hastings, filed a police report Nov. 10 with the Barry County Sheriff’s department concerning an online scam using his business address. A Web site, set up using information from Thiss’ dealership, has allegedly been selling cars to online shoppers and directing them to Thiss Auto for pickup of their vehicle. Thiss said he became aware of the scam after several calls came into his business from consumers believing they could pick up their newly purchased car at his business. The customers were instructed to wire payment for the vehicles and to call Thiss to confirm pickup arrangements. Thiss reported the incidents to the Better Business Bureau and was advised by a sheriff’s deputy that the investigation may prove to be difficult due to the nature of the scam. Driver chooses utility pole over deer Steven Michael Brown of Hastings was driving near the intersection of 9 Mile and Boysen roads in Orangeville Township Nov. 13 when a deer made its way onto the road. Attempting to miss the deer, Brown served the Ford Taurus he was driving, exited the roadway and collided with a utility pole. When sheriff’s deputies arrived, they learned that the plate on the Taurus was registered to a Monte Carlo and Brown’s license was suspended out of Allegan County. Brown was cited for driving with a suspended license, improper registration and for not wearing a seatbelt. No injuries were reported. ItHastings is allPoliceabout who you know made a traffic stop of a vehicle Nov. 11 at 8:52 a.m., in the 900 block of West State Street after the officer observed the driver who was known to have a suspended operator’s license. After stopping the vehicle, the driver, identified as Shane Bassett, 37, from Hastings, was unable to produce her license and admitted that it had been suspended. The officer confirmed the suspension through the Law Enforcement Information Network, and Bassett was placed under arrest and transported to the Barry County Jail. She is facing charges for operating a vehicle on a suspended operator’s license, second or subsequent offense. Victim assaulted for refusing to fight Hastings Police responded to a reported assault that occurred at the skate park on North Hanover Street Nov. 11. Officers spoke with a 17-year-old victim who had been assaulted by another teen for refusing to get involved in a fist fight. As the victim attempted to leave the park, the suspect, identified as Dylan Jiles, 17, from Hastings, began taunting the victim to fight and struck him in the head and facial area. The victim was able to seek help at an area residence and called the police. Officers made contact with Jiles who was still at the park and arrested him for assault and battery and on a warrant for contempt of court out of Barry County. Jiles was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Resisting an officer, not a bright idea Hastings Police stopped a bicyclist at 11:38 p.m. Nov. 16 in the 100 block of East Center Street that was not equipped with lights. While running a file check on the teen, who was identified as Adam Branch, 17, from Hastings, the officer noticed that Branch was fidgeting with an object inside his pocket. The officer asked Branch if he had anything illegal in his possession and was told by Branch that he did not and Branch consented to a search. While the officer conducted the search, Branch grabbed the officer’s wrist. Branch was told to let go, but refused to do so. The officer then told Branch he was under arrest. Branch began resisting, and after a brief struggle was taken into custody. Branch later told the officer that he was attempting to hide an OxyContin tablet inside a cell phone because he did not want to go to prison. A search of the area yielded no drugs. Branch was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Branch is facing charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer. Computer use leads straight to jail Hastings Police, along with the Michigan State Police Hastings Post, assisted the State Police Computer Crimes Task Force and a detective from New Baltimore Police in the execution of a search warrant and arrest of a Hastings man on Nov. 12. Police responded to 410 W. State St. and arrested the suspect, John Ward, 41, on a six-count felony warrant for enticing children for immoral purposes and for using a computer to commit a crime, in which he is accused of sending child pornography to a location within the City of New Baltimore, which is northeast of Detroit. Ward thought he was communicating with a 12-year-old girl in New Baltimore but in reality was communicating with a police officer. Ward was transported by the MSP Task Force back to New Baltimore and lodged at an area jail. audit report, Beck said that although the audit was clean, the board has done, “a poor job of keeping its fund balance at a reasonable level,” because while it is recommended that school districts maintain a fund balance of 15 to 20 percent, Hastings fund balance is at 1.5 percent. He said that while he realizes that now is not a good time to try to build a fund balance, living paycheck to paycheck is no way to run a household, and in the long term, that is not the way to run a school district, either. In other business, the board: • Heard a request from Satterlee that board members to check their schedules to determine if they would be available for a special meeting Monday, Dec. 14, to discuss, among other things, moving the district’s tax levy from the winter to the summer, which would alleviate some of the district’s cash flow problems. • Approved a consent agenda which included approval for travel study trips of the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America to the state conference in Grand Rapids March 18 to 21, 2010, and the national conference in Anaheim, Calif., May 5 to 9; and the proposed curriculum-related travel study trip of the Hastings Middle school Youth in Government class to Lansing Nov. 22 to 24. • Approved the lay off of custodians Robert Henry (day care and field house), Isa Shultz (district-wide utility maintenance), and Paul Thomas (middle school). • Approved the appointment of Molly Koutz as the cardio and weight room clerk at the community center and Ryan Rose as a lifeguard at the community center • Assigned the following winter coaches: Scott Allan, JV boys basketball; Dustin Bowman, freshman boys basketball; Pat Coltson, seventh grade boys basketball; Mike Goggins, varsity wrestling; Amy Hubbell, varsity cheer team; Lindsey Jacinto, seventh grade cheer coach; Diane Jager, assistant cheer coach; Richard Long, eighth grade boys basket ball coach and eighth grade girls basketball coach; Dennis Redman, assistant wrestling coach; Don Schils, varsity boys basketball coach; Angela Sixberry, freshman girls basketball coach; Darrell Slaughter, assistant wrestling coach; Jonathan Vertalka, seventh grade girls basketball coach; and Connie Williams, eighth grade cheer coach. • Accepted the 2008-09 audit report as submitted by the accounting firm of Norman and Paulsen P.C. • Waived the eighth semester attendance requirement for Hastings High School stu- dents Becky Armour, Hayley Bishop, Jenna Connor, Christina Jorgenson, Ashley Knight John Nichols, Ashleigh Redmond, Kali Romaine, Derick Trudgeon, so their last day of attendance will be in January 2010 They will not officially graduate until they participate in graduation ceremonies May 28, 2010. • Accepted a donation of $6,000 from the Richard B. Messer Trust to be used in the drama, musical and film class in Hastings Area Schools. • Accepted an anonymous donation of $7,000 from an Northeastern Elementary family and a $7,000 employer match to be used to purchase Smart Boards and equipment for the school. • Held a first reading on policy revisions presented for review and to be approved at next month’s regular meeting of the board of education. • Recognized the Hastings High School Counseling Department for receiving an Award from Direct EDU and the success of its recent College Fair. The next regular meeting of the board of education is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale For Rent National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 HOME FOR RENT- Special move in rates! 3 bedroom/2bath ranch w/finished walk-out basement. 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M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Brian Appel, president of the Middleville Lions Club, was one of the more than 20 volunteers cutting, hauling and chipping brush Saturday, Nov. 14, in the third day of clearing the Mount Hope Cemetery on the east side of the village. The goal was to finish clearing out all the brush so that the natural prairie grass can thrive once again. In addition, volunteers exposed some of the oldest headstones in the cemetery, a cross at the top of the hill and some gravestones of those who had served in the military, still with American flags. One headstone was that of Mary Paul, 1834-1914. Another marked the final resting place for Lizzie Gordon Stoff, born April 12, 1846, and died Sept. 7, 1878. It reads, “He giveth His beloved sleep.” Some headstones were unreadable, their etchings giving way to the elements of 120 or more winters and summers that have come and gone. According to Sara Colburn, who with her sister, Ruth McGonigle, has recently walked this and other Barry County cemeteries to record information that they then share online with genealogists, Mount Hope has more than 3,200 burial records. The cemetery originally was two separate burial grounds. The oldest section, where volunteers worked Saturday, rises up a steep hill. “The IOOF section is very old and no longer used for burials. Some older records might refer to it as a cemetery, but no new burials are done under that name,” wrote Colburn in her entry at www.Internment.com. “There is now no way to record the sections in the area where they abut, because the line is not distinct between them.” The IOOF section was maintained at one time by the Oddfellows, or IOOF, lodge. Both sections are now maintained as Mount Hope Cemetery by Thornapple Township. Among the volunteers Saturday were six scouts from Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105. In the spring, the group may hold another volunteer clean-up before an approved burning is conducted. This is one of the ways the natural prairie will be restored. Anyone who drove by the cemetery Saturday could see volunteers wearing protective glasses, using chain saws, cutting down overgrown trees, putting branches into the chipper and raking chips. Appel called it “a great community project the Lions Club is proud to be a part of.” Anyone who would like to be notified when the spring work day is set may contact Appel at brianappelblder@yahoo.com. 77524024 On December 12 Hastings and Lakewood Varsity Teams will play each other at the Palace of Auburn Hills prior to the Pistons game! The Girls Varsity game between the SAXONS and the VIKINGS will start at 1:30 p.m., with the Boys playing at 3:15 p.m. Then the PISTONS take on the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! at both Lakewood HS and Hastings HS Athletic Depts. Cost is $45 for a Lower Bowl Ticket (normally priced at $65) for all three games. 77540194 Proceeds to benefit Hastings and Lakewood Athletic Departments �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 15 ‘Important’ Prairieville Creek protected through easement The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) has purchased the development rights on 13 acres of land on M43 in Barry County, creating 86 acres of contiguous protected open space along a halfmile segment of Prairieville Creek, the headwaters of Gull Lake. The 86 acres are protected through three separate conservation easement donations to SWMLC. In late 2008, Don and Jerre James conserved their 13 acres of land, while the Boudeman and Vander Molen families conserved a 60-acre parcel. SWMLC’s recent purchase of the conservation easement from Jim and Alice Fish links two of the other three properties to create one large unbroken swath of protected land. “Prairieville Creek is the most important stream in the Gull Lake watershed,” said Joe Johnson, president of the Four Townships Water Resources Council and former director of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. “The creek is almost entirely groundwater-fed. It remains cold in the summer and almost never freezes in the winter. But if the land uses around it change, the creek could very easily become impaired.” Located at the north end of Gull Lake, the two-mile-long creek is a critical source of water flowing into Gull Lake, supplying 60 percent of the stream flow into the lake and 20 percent of the lake’s annual water. Prairieville Creek is also Gull Lake’s only cold-water fish-spawning area and provides winter habitat for large numbers of waterfowl and shore birds. The project, supported by a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is a collaborative effort to work with landowners along the creek to protect land that provides groundwater recharge and contains the seeps and springs that supply water to the creek. A conservation easement creates a permanent protection of the land, restricting development and changes to the habitat while the land remains privately owned. “The people who own property along this creek understand how important Prairieville Creek is to wildlife and the health of Gull Lake, and they’ve been willing to work with SWMLC to protect their land,” said Jim Fish, a retired farmer who sold his development rights to SWMLC and has been a long-time advocate for the conservation of Prairieville Creek. The conservation approach to protecting the creek was developed through a planning process supported by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in which SWMLC, Gull Lake Quality Organization, Four Townships Water Resources Council, Kellogg Biological Station and Prairieville Township worked together to craft a comprehensive conservation plan. Working with landowners to protect their land with a conservation easement was identified as the highest priority. “We are extremely pleased to be able to work with forward-thinking landowners willing to protect their land with SWMLC for a greater good,” said Peter Ter Louw, SWMLC executive director. “Hopefully, the proactive work of these individuals and organizations in protecting this creek before it is damaged will make a difference in protecting the water quality in this region.” To learn more about SWMLC, call the SWMLC office at 269-324-1600 or visit its Web site at www.SWMLC.org. Though just two miles long, Prairieville Creek is considered the most important stream in the Gull Lake watershed. Area cyclists compete in Iceman Greg Parker rides into the Iceman finish on Nov. 7. (Photo by Jerry Mathias) MV looks for girls’ frosh hoops coach Maple Valley High School has enough girls’ interested in playing basketball this winter to add a freshman girls’ basketball team. The Lions are now looking for a freshman girls’ basketball coach. Anyone interested in applying for the position should do so in writ- ing to Duska Brumm, at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, MI 49096 or e-mail at dbrumm@mvs.k12.mi.us. The position will be accepting applications until Nov. 25, 2009. Turkey Trot returns in style More than 40 runners and walkers took part in the Turkey Trail Trot 5K in Middleville on a sunshiny morning last Saturday. Organizer Roxanne Potter explained to the participants before the start of the race that this year the event was only a 5K but perhaps in the future there would be both a 5K and 10K event. Potter told the runners before the start of the race that the support of the Otto Turkey Farm was appreciated. All proceeds from the event will be used for the local cross country and track teams in Middleville. Originally the event was called the Turkey Trail, but in its third manifestation it is the Turkey Trail Trot. The course was entirely on Thornapple Kellogg school property. Runners did not have to go out on the roads, but volunteers were posted at places where the trail crossed driveways on school grounds. The runners and walkers also got to circle the water tower during the event. Awards went to the top overall female, Allyson Winchester, and male, Dustin Brummel in the run as well as the top walker Karen Barber. The overall Master division awards went to Rori Curths and Roger Meeusen. All participants received a finisher award. Other awards were presented. Results: 66 to 75 Men Melvin LaJoye 37:05 56 to 65 Men Mike Bremer 19:33 Bud Elve 25:12 Jerry Jendrick 26:35 46 to 55 Women Dawn Brackmann 25:31 Lisa Sinclair 25:53 Cheryl Gillson 26:02 Ella Parker 28:18 Judy Olsen 29:04 Men Roger Meeusen 19:03 David Gaikema 19:52 Greg Gillson 21:16 Patrick Bartlett 25:43 36 to 45 Women Rori Curths 19:44 Janette Dean 25:38 Robin Kidder-DeWent 25:54 Vicki MacKellar 27:00 Julie LaJoye 31:47 Shawna Osbun 35:08 Debbie Dewey 35:21 Heather Bedker 47:13 Men William Johnson 19:27 Chris Eager 19:32 Allen Gulch 19:45 Todd Summerhays 21:25 Nathan LaVire 25:02 26 to 35 Women Brooke Brenner 21:47 Andrea Gearhart 23:11 Marianne VanHoven 25:04 Vikki Boersma 25:52 Alexis Snyder 27:09 Lisa Buist 27:16 Keri Bufka 27:16 Kelly Albini 34:39 Men Adam Nelson 25:27 Matthew Eldred 47:12 16 to 25 Women Allyson Winchester 17:03 Men Kurt Huntington 19:53 15 and under Women Casey Lawson 17:43 Olivia LaJoye 25:06 Sara Densberger 25:07 Alex Wilkinson 25:56 Men Dustin Brummel 16:34 Austin LaVire 17:42 Mac Gaikema 19:43 Joshua Cairns 23:54 Nick Holwerda24:55 Brendan Miller24:56 Gordon Hayward 28:08 Walkers Karen Barber 39:46 Deb Jeurink 42:18 Gayle Welz 49:05 Beth Blocksma 49:51 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Every Tuesday evening a group of adult bicyclists, mostly men, from the Barry County and Caledonia areas get together to ride the trails and roads. Then they share a potluck meal and stories. On Tuesday, Nov. 10 some of them had some good stories to tell about their experience in the “Iceman Cometh” in Traverse City on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Iceman Cometh is a 28 mile point to point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City. This was the 20th year for the event. More than 20 of the Tuesday night riders competed on Nov. 7 including Jeff Jacobs and Ryan Olthouse who competed on a tandem. Below are the names of the riders, their time, the class they were in, their place in the class, the number of other riders in the class and their overall standing. This year there were more than 3372 participants in the Iceman. This year the temperature at the start was 44 degrees. Results Terry Sensiba:1:46:54, Expert Men 4044, 4, 149, 88 Dale Carley: 1:49:21, Expert Men 4549 , 7, 135, 116 Eric Kimber: 1:53:53, Expert Men 4044 , 24, 149, 189 Tim Curtis: 1:57:05, Pro Men, 65, 69, 262 Jeff Jacobi/Ryan Olthouse : 1:58:00, Tandem, 2, 19, 301 Al Northouse: 2:00:54, All Men 60-64, 2, 76, 394 Pete Hall: 2:02:20, Expert Men 19-24, 17, 25, 436 Brad Dejong: 2:02:52, Expert Men 4549, 42,135, 453 Earl Adams: 2:03:30, Sport/Exp Clydesdales, 10, 100, 475 Rick Plite: 2:03:52, Expert Men 50-54, 21, 94, 490 Rick Watson: 2:04:16, Expert Men 4549, 45, 135, 503 Bert Reynolds: 2:06:20, Men's Singlespeed 40+, 28, 81, 567 Greg Parker: 2:07:17, Expert Men 4549, 54, 135, 604 Terry Bochenek: 2:10:12, Sport Men 40-43, 25, 185, 744 Brian Ernst: 2:14:05, Men's Singlespeed 40+, 81, 47 Charles Robertson: 2:14:14, All Men 6064, 6, 76, 922 Martin Hall: 2:15:34, Men's Singlespeed 40+, 53, 81, 969 Scott Roerig : 2:19:56, Sport Men 4749, 27, 113, 1146 Brian Parker: 2:20:46, Sport Men 47-49, 29, 113, 1185 Dave Roerig: 2:28:41, Sport Men 47-49, 52, 113, 1547 Steve Muenzenmeyer: 2:30:56, Sport Men 47-49, 57, 113, 1633 Dave Echelbarger: 2:34:26, Sport Men 40-43, 112, 114, 1795 Dan Vankalker: 2:36:26, Sport mem 2529, 49, 73, 1896 Anyone who would like to learn more about the Iceman Cometh event can check the website www.iceman.com. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 27 1/2; Lanes Divided 25; Skabbs 25; Team Ate 21; Funky Bowlers 21; Shelly’s Country Daycare 20; Straight Liners 19; Pinchasers 171/2; The Heath Gang 16; Late Arrivals 15; Sunday Snoozers 13. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Heath 223-592; N. Mroz 238-580; A. Churchill 210-513; F. Ames 160-455; H. Helmer 128-270; M. Simpson 178. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 237-631; B. Shafer 231-619; M. Eaton 242591; B. Allen 209-540; T. Cooley 187-474; T. Demott 149-426; B. Kelley 152-403; B. Hubbell 223; T. Heath 204. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 30; Spencers Towing & Tire 28; Dum Schitz 24; Shirlee’s *@#! Family 23; 9 N-A-Wiggle 22; Ten Pins 20 1/2; Oldies Not Goodies 19; Heads Out 18; The 4 B’s 171/2; Spare Time 16; Haldan 14; All But One 13; Part Time 9; Team #13 6. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 256-704; J. Shoebridge 162-434; E. Johnson 164-425; L. Clark 144-374; T. Pennington 213; M. Heath 191; D. James 186; L. Smith 178; E. Vanasse 167; N. Taylor 139. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. McKee 245-672; D. McKee 212-602; F. Thompson 229-586; M. Eaton 202-582; J. Smith 190-513; B. Bowman 221; J. Daniel 217; R. Chaffee 208; J. Shoebridge 205; M. Pennington 205; L. Porter 194; M. Hall 180. Mixerettes Kent Oil 25-15; NBT 24-16; James Process Service 23-17; Dewey’s Auto Body 22-18; Nashville Chiropratice 21-19; Dean’s Dolls 16-24; Sassy Babes 15-25; Good Friends 1426. Good Games and Series - K. Fowler 176; J. Pitch 146; S. Nash 176-439; S. Smith 164; D. Worm 173; M. Kill 190-502; W. Gilman 138-354; N. Goggins 157-427; T. Redman 151-437; S. Merrill 196-547; J. Rice 179-525; T. Drake 253-568; D. Snyder 186-504; T. Christopher 207-561; C. Hurless 157. Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 31-13; Butterfingers 2717; Be Happy 25-19; Usedtobe #1 24.5-19.5; Three Gals & A Guy 24-20; King Pins 23.520.5; Sun Risers 23-21; Kuempel 22-22; Early Risers 19-25; Ward’s Friends 18-26; Just Friends 15-29; M&M’s 12-32. Women’s Good Games and Series - D. Larsen 172; S. Patch 183; G. Otis 191-532; E. Moore 144; S. Merrill 192-542; N. Bechtel 159; Y. Cheeseman 186-508; J. Gasper 206- 552; Y. Markley 133-367; R. Murphy 179480; S. Krystiniak 163-434. Men’s Good Games and Series - W. Mallekoote 189-491; N. Thaler 158; G. Yoder 183; C. Atkinson 174; H. Gibson 158-448; B. Akers 219; R. Walker 172-498; D. Kiersey 177; M. Saldivar 191; M. Schondelmayer 171-428; P. Krystiniak 160; L. Markley 180511; D. Murphy 150-381; G. Forbey 155; R. McDonald 228-645; R. Boniface 191; C. Purdum Sr. 234-609. Wednesday P.M. Eye and Ent 24.5-15.5; Four Pals 25.5-17.5; Hair Care 20-16*; The River 17-19*; Mill’s Landing 16-24; NBT 16-24. Good Games and Series - B. Smith 155441; S. Beebe 177; R. Pitts 146-401; Y. Cheeseman 190-492; D. Huver 164; G. Scobey 156; R. Murrah 175; S. Pennington 176-489; G. Potter 146-401. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 28 1/2-15 1/2; Grove Street Cafe 27-17; Hurless Machine Shop 2321; Barry County Red Cross 20-24; Boyce Milk Hauler 20-24; J-Bar Antique Tractors 13 1/2-30 1/2. Men’s High Games - K. Armstrong 215; D. Blakely 211; P. Scobey 204; L. Porter 203; G. Hause 197; K. Beebe 181; C. Armstrong 181; M. Yost 181. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 592; D. Blakely 532; P. Scobey 599; L. Porter 539; G. Hause 564; K. Beebe 501; C. Armstrong 490; M. Yost 453. Women’s High Games - S. Beebe 211; B. Wilkins 179; M. Westbrook 173; J. Steeby 173; B. Smith 166; R. Gross 160; B. Moore 151; B. Ramey 146; L. Whiteman 145. Women’s High Series - S. Beebe 542; B. Wilkins 503; M. Westbrook 496; J. Steeby 414; B. Smith 426; R. Gross 407; B. Moore 418; B. Ramey 392; D. Ware 417. Tuesday Trios Coleman’s 37-11; CBS 28-20; Trouble 2622; Lu’s Team 25.5-22.5; Lucky strikes 25-19; Lynn Denton Agency 23.5-24.5; Quick Resp Fire 22-6; Super Crips 20-28; Twisted sister’s 17-23; Latecomers 17-15; Sister’s 15-25; Team 12 0-32. High Games - Stacey 226; Joanne 178; Tammy D. 184; Sandi 159; Deb 185; Mary 195; Penny 166; Lisa 165; Julie 180; Kim 197; Luanne 153; Peg M. 204; Esper 167; Merl 167; Renee 182; Paula R. 172; deb. 164; Tammy T. 179; Heather R. 221; Jerica G. 161; Brenda S. 157; Cindy 157. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: 3:30 pm MS Dance MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Gordon Hayward sprints towards the finish of Saturday’s Turkey Trail Trot in Middleville. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Thornapple Kellogg track and field and cross country teams. Boys Boys Girls Boys Boys 7th “B” 8th “B” Middle 8th “A” 7th “A” Basketball Basketball Cheer Basketball Basketball T-K Middle T-K Middle sideline cheer at game T-K Middle T-K Middle A H H H A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6:00 pm Girls Swim/Dive Banquet @ TKHS 819 E. Railroad, Hastings (269) 948-9472 A THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8:30 am Turkey Trot PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR, INC. H Times and dates subject to change. HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 77540261 �Page 16 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Somber celebration for DK as it wins regional title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior middle Abby Culbert accepted her regional championship medal with a smile, and got in the line with her teammates as the fans of the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team cheered. The smiles were few and far between along the row though. Their classmates Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Jack Magelssen heads towards his team with the regional championship trophy after its 3-1 win over Pennfield in the Class B Regional Championship match Thursday at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) waited to rush onto the court and celebrate behind them, but the Panthers weren’t really in the partying mood. Delton Kellogg survived a scare against its Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals from Pennfield in the Class B Regional Championship match at Gull Lake Thursday, pulling out a 25-19, 2518, 23-25, 25-23 victory. That third game was the first one the Delton Kellogg girls had dropped to Pennfield all season long, sweeping them in their league match and in the KVA Tournament Championship. “We were lucky, but we need to just go back to practice, prepare better, and really be ready and mentally prepared,” Culbert said. Culbert had a kill and a couple of key blocks down the stretch in game four, as Delton narrowly avoided being pushed to a fifth game. Delton led 14-6 at one point, only to see Pennfield race back to eventually take a 21-20 lead. A big block by Culbert got her team back even, and then the Delton girls won three straight points on the serve of Katie Searles. Terin Norris capped off the win with a big kill that sailed off a Pennfield block high and wide of the court. “We’ll get over it,” Culbert said. “We’ll do better next week. We got our one bad game out of the way.” Pennfield led game one 19-18, before a kill by Norris and an ace from Taylor Blacken moved Delton Kellogg in front for good. A couple kills by Carly Boehm and Katie Searles late in game two helped the Delton girls pull out the victory in that one, a game which had been tied at 16-16. “It’s a coach’s job to prepare them, and I didn’t do it obviously,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen. “We had no spark, no life, and Pennfield took us apart.” Delton Kellogg’s Abby Culbert (13) ties game four at 21-21 with a kill through a Pennfield block Thursday in the regional championship match at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “It was a team I haven’t seen in a month, but I have seen it before.” Adrianna Culbert led Delton Kellogg on the night with 16 kills. Norris, Boehm, Searles, and Hannah Williams had nine each. Norris also added five aces. Katie Marshall had a team-high 25 digs. Pennfield got 13 kills from Ashley Driscoll, and eight each from Breanna Pelloni and Cassie Pelloni. Setter Megan Etheri finished with 31 assists. It’s the first regional championship for the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball program, which had one just one postseason match heading into this season. The victory earned Delton Kellogg the right to face Holland Christian in the Class B State Quarterfinals Tuesday at Vicksburg High School. At Right: Delton Kellogg senior Katie Marshall dives down to try and dig a ball during game two of her team’s 3-1 win over Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kent chooses to hoop it up at Findlay by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Tennessee and Clemson wanted me really bad,” joked Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent before signing her National Letter of Intent Tuesday afternoon to join the University of Findlay Women’s basketball program. While the top Division 1 programs in the country weren’t beating down her door, she did have plenty of options and feels she made a good choice. Kent called it the “worst day” in early July when she made her decision. She planned on calling Findlay and telling them she planned on joining their program. An hour before the planned call, she got a call from Northwood with a scholarship offer, then an hour later got a call from Saginaw Valley State University, and later still an email from the University of Pennsylvania. “I was still happy, and didn’t regret my decision” said Kent. “The coaches at Findlay are amazing, and the girls are the type of girls I fit in with. They remind me of the girls I play AAU with.” Kent started on traveling teams in fourth grade, in 8th grade played AAU ball out of the Lansing area for the first time, and also has been a member of the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team since her freshman year. There have been ups and downs in those three seasons at Maple Valley. Because of her size, Kent has been a post player for most of her time on the varsity team. She expects to play a forward or even a guard spot in college. “I would rather play the two or the three,” said Kent. “My freshman and sophomore years I resented (playing center), because I knew in college I wouldn’t be playing center. “But it will benefit me. I have that experience.” Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent celebrates signing her National Letter of Intent to join the University of Findlay Women’s basketball program Tuesday afternoon, joined by her parents (from left) Denise and John Kent and Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Even away from her natural position, Kent has earned all-conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association in each of the past two seasons. As a junior, she led the Lions in scoring at 11.7 points per game and rebounding at 6.6 per contest. She also blocked nearly three shots a game. Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes has seen Kent’s growth both on and off the court. “Maturity. She’s matured.” said Wilkes. “You have to put it out there for them in black and white. In an ideal situation you’d get to play a 2-3-4, and in a small school like ours the team needs you down there (in 07530000 and you’ll find there’s more D iscoverto Hastings, explore this holiday season. Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! the post).” Kent will need to continue to mature and grow at Findlay. “They’re going to demand a lot more from here than I ever have,” Wilkes said. Kent has already heard about some of that. “I need to get bigger, which is what every coach says,” said Kent. “I need to get in the weight room, and work on my ball handling.” In the classroom, Kent said she plans on studying business at Findlay with an eye on accounting at the start. HHS basketball plans events, including fifith alumni game The Fifth Annual Hastings Boys’ Varsity Basketball Alumni Event will be held Dec. 18-19 at Hastings High School. The Saxons play Forest Hills Eastern in an O-K Gold Conference contest Friday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The program will honor former coach Dennis O’Mara at half-time of the game. All former Hastings boys’ varsity basketball players and their families are invited to attend the game free of charge. There will be a reception room available before the game, as well as a post-game reception. The event continues Saturday, Dec. 19, with the basketball program hosting its annual Alumni Game beginning at 9 a.m. The game is open to all Hastings varsity boys’ basketball alumni. Contact Steve Storrs for more information or to RSVP by e-mail at hastingsbasketball@hotmail.com. The Hastings basketball program is also planning to host its Third Annual Future Saxon Night on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Hastings High School gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students in grades K-6 are invited to come play basketball, volleyball, sing karaoke, do arts and crafts, and more. The cost is $5 per student. Pizza and pop will be available for $1 each. It’s a great opportunity for children to enjoy fun games and activities while parents get in holiday shopping, a date night, or just time alone. Fliers will be handed out at local schools, or contact Storrs at the e-mail address above. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — Page 17 �Page 18 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK gives fans reason to cheer as it returns home by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ volleyball team is headed to the Class B state semifinals Friday night, and the entire community is along for the ride. “In all my coaching years, this is absolutely the best support I’ve ever seen,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen after his team’s 3-0 victory over Holland Christian in the state quarterfinals Tuesday. Those years include ten state championship seasons at Portage Northern. “I was in tears leaving town. They let the schools out. All the kids were lining the roads for over a mile. We had police. We had fire trucks. Every little elementary kid had a sign with a player’s name on it. People were coming out of stores. It was unbelievable. That’s a tribute to these kids.” Delton Kellogg, ranked second in the state in Class B, made quick work of the defending state champions in Vicksburg, topping the Maroons by the scores of 2514, 25-13, 25-19. “They were cheering us on your way out of town,” Magelssen said with a smile. “I didn’t know if they’d be cheering us when we came back in to town.” The Panthers will get the chance to leave town to cheers at least one more time. They take on Livonia Ladywood in the state semifinals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena Friday night at 7:15 p.m. The Class B State Finals will be played there Saturday at 4 p.m. No Delton Kellogg team has ever won a state championship. Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams (right) races towards teammates Terin Norris and Katie Marshall (1) to celebrate after serving match-point against Holland Christian in the Class B State Quarterfinals at Vicksburg High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Carly Boehm (right) goes up to block an attack by Holland Christian’s Ally Rooks during game one Tuesday night at Vicksburg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg students wait to celebrate with their classmates following the Panthers’ 3-0 win over Holland Christian in the Class B State Quarterfinals Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers’ Taylor Blacken digs a pass in the back row as teammate Adrianna Culbert looks on during game two Tuesday against Holland Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “That was awesome,” Delton Kellogg senior Katie Searles said of the ride out of Delton Tuesday. “It was really cool. Everyone lined up across the streets and stuff. It was real nice to see all the support. Our coach, Mags, was crying. (Assistant coach) Heather (Magelssen) was crying.” After a regional championship match in which the Panthers weren’t impressed with their own play against Pennfield, Delton Kellogg came out and did nearly everything it needed to do against the Maroons. “It was really fast,” Searles said. “We just knew we had to come out and play good, and we did that. We didn’t have to play any harder than we had all year.” A kill by Searles gave Delton a 6-5 lead in game one, and they held the lead for the remainder of that game. Terin Norris helped extend the game-one lead with a a string of three aces in one turn of serve. The Maroons’ inability to pass Delton Kellogg’s service attack was key to the entire match. Norris finished the night with eight aces. The Panthers had 16 as a team, with Hannah Williams, Katie Marshall, and Carly Boehm adding two teach, and one each from Kami McCowan and Adrianna Culbert. “I just thought it came down to defense and serve receive, and we were off on both tonight,” said Holland Christian coach Kara Sall. “When our passes were on you could tell we put up some good hitters, but we were on defense the whole time.” The Panthers raced out to a 7-2 lead in game two, went on to the win, and carried the momentum into game three. Delton led game three 18-8 before the Maroons started a late push to make the game interesting. “I kept telling the kids, ‘they’re going to make a run,’ and they did,” Magelssen said of the Maroons. “We’ve still got to learn how to put people away.” The Panthers did a fine job of putting the ball away much of the night. Culbert led the team with 11 kills, Williams had eight, Norris seven, and Searles five. Marshall and Williams led a strong defensive effort for Delton, with Marshall finishing the evening with 18 digs and Williams 15. Abby Culbert had a team-high three blocks. “They trust each other. They play well together,” Magelssen said. “There’s nobody here that hasn’t grown up together. I’ve been here five years. Only two of them play club ball.” Kristen Etterbeek led the Maroons with 11 kills on the night, and Allison Brower had 12 assists. North Branch faces Cadillac in the first Class B Semifinal at Kellogg Arena Friday, at 5:30 p.m. Sweaters, clothing sought for vets There is an additional urgency in this year’s Operation Sweaters for Veterans, now underway by the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. “There is an urgent need for women’s clothing as well as sweaters for men at the veterans home in Grand Rapids,” said Bill Roush, Americanism chairman at the post. “Because of an increase in residents, there’s a shortage of women’s winter coats, hats and gloves,” he said. The annual drive, co-sponsored by Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel of Hastings, runs now through the middle of December. Donors are asked to drop off new or gently used sweaters and women’s wear at Lauer or at the American Legion, located at 2160 S. M-37 in Hastings. Give a memorial that can go on forever 77540376 A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Sprague second in nation, wins new boat and motor Danny Sprague, from Hastings, shows off the catch that earned him a second place finish in the BASS National Junior World Championship Oct. 30 in Florida. Michigan angler Danny Sprague recently placed second overall in the BASS National Junior World Championship held on Lake Yale near Tavares, Florida. This finish also placed him first overall in the Alliance Contingency Program, which awarded Sprague a new Triton boat with a Mercury outboard and Lowrance electronics. BASS also awarded Danny a $2,500 scholarship for the finish. The tournament was held on Oct. 30. on Lake Yale, part of the Harris Chain near Tavares, Florida. Fishing conditions were difficult for all anglers with record high temperatures in the mid 90’s and a very tough bite. Sprague weighed in just over 4.5 pounds total for his three largemouth bass, holding on to his second place finish by just two ounces. He will be awarded his boat in early January through D Sports in Kalamazoo. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-11-26.pdf 5c294ace14eec621225ace99285c1a60 PDF Text Text Township officials speak at forum School board ‘racing to the bottom?’ DK girls Class B State Runners-up See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 18 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 49 NEWS BRIEFS Delton Hometown Christmas is Tuesday A “Hometown Christmas” celebration, including an art hop and a soup dinner, will take place in Delton Tuesday, Dec. 1. The art hop, which will feature a dozen artists at eight locations, and the soup dinner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, both start at 5 p.m. Hometown Christmas activities begin at 6, and all events conclude at 8 p.m. Next flu clinic set for Dec. 3 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold an appointmentonly H1N1 flu clinic Thursday, Dec. 3, at the health department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, for persons in the target groups for receiving the H1N1 flu vaccine. To make an appointment, call 269945-9516 ext. 660. For additional information, log on to www.barryeatonhealth.org. COA to hold 35th anniversary party A 35th anniversary open house for the Barry County Commission on Aging will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. The public is invited to join in celebrating 35 years of assisting senior citizens in the county. Light refreshments will be available. The COA is located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Entries sought for Hastings parade The Hastings Christmas Parade will return to downtown Hastings at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec 5. This year’s theme is “Rhythm of the Season,” and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging parade entries and spectators alike to help fill downtown Hastings with the sounds of the season. Everyone is invited to bring a homemade noise maker or join the Thornapple Arts Council from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library prior to the parade for a make-and-take noisemaker project. Parade lineup will start at 1 p.m. at Bliss Manufacturing on East State Street. Participants must fill out a parade application available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 221 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. Contact the Chamber at 269-945-2454 for more information. Silent auction is underway The annual Christmas wreath and stocking silent auction to benefit senior services through the Barry County Commission on Aging began Monday and concludes at noon Dec. 10. The COA is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, November 26, 2009 Judge upholds former commissioner Englerth’s civil violation by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer A civil infraction against former County Commissioner Mark Englerth was upheld in court Nov. 19 by Judge Paul Bridenstine. Bridenstine upheld the civil infraction against Englerth and imposed $75 in court costs. Englerth has 30 days to pay the fines or appeal the violation. A judge in the 8th District of Kalamazoo County, Bridenstine was assigned to preside over the case by the Michigan State Supreme Court. Bridenstine ruled that actions taken by Englerth were in violation of statue 46.30 which states: “A member of the county board of commissioners shall not be interested directly or indirectly in any contract or other business transaction with the county, or a board, office or commission thereof, during the time of which he is elected or appointed, nor for one year thereafter unless the contract or transaction has been approved by threefourths of the members of the county board of Prairieville trustee resigns over ‘discussion’ issues by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At a special meeting of the Prairieville Township Board Nov. 17, Sharon Ritchie resigned from her position as a trustee for the township. She was first elected to the position in 2004, before being re-elected in 2008. Ritchie was one of three township officials — along with Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and Trustee William Miller — to be the focus of recall efforts by the Prairieville Recall Committee. However, in a written statement, Ritchie explained that her decision to resign was not fueled by the threat of being recalled. “One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a trustee for Prairieville Township for the past five years was having citizens share their concerns with me, researching the issue, discussing items as a board, and providing a solution in a prompt, effective manner,” she wrote. “Although I will miss the interaction with citizens, the inability to have concerns discussed at board meetings caused me to resign. It meant I was unable to effectively serve the citizens of Prairieville Township. I feel that I don’t have the proper words to express my gratitude; yet, I appreciate the concern, support and encouragement I have received during this stressful, emotional time.” Former Barry County Commissioner Mark Englerth (left) speaks with Detective Jay Olejniczak and Contractor Jim Dull after the hearing. Sharon Ritchie appears at a recent forum to discuss her work as a trustee for Prairieville Township. When asked about Ritchie feeling unable to discuss her concerns at board meetings, Stoneburner said he was unaware of what she was referring to, adding that he and Ritchie always have had a good working relationship. In a joint statement released by Owens and Deb Newhouse, township treasurer, they said, “Trustee Sharon Ritchie will be missed, and we wish her the best of luck.” commissioners ...” The infraction against Englerth stemmed from a construction project that took place in October of 2008 at the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The project included installation of a walk-in cooler that required masonry work. Due to the cold weather, a structure needed to be built around the site or the project would have to be delayed until spring. Jim Dull, one of the contractors on the project, was paid $1,200 to erect the structure. The amount was approved by County Administrator Michael Brown. Detective Jay Olejniczak of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department said both Dull and Englerth confirmed that $1,000 of the payment was given to Englerth to pay for materials he provided for the structure. “In this case, it is clear that Mr. Englerth received $1,000 indirectly from the county ... for some activity involving the county while he was a commissioner. That has certainly been shown by the preponderance of evidence,” said Bridenstine. “I have no doubt that Mr. Englerth’s intention was to do what’s in the best interest of Barry County.” In his closing comments, Englerth said he has worked on multiple projects for the county and was an integral part of developing the inmate work program at the sheriff’s department. “I’ve devoted hundreds of hours to the county above my role as commissioner,” Englerth told the judge. “At the end of the day, I’m the guy that has to look at myself in the mirror. I believe in my heart that I did the right thing. It’s unfortunate that its been made into a big deal and spectacle.” Englerth said he bought plastic and nails for the structure, along with plastic tarps and provided heaters with three 100-pound LP gas tanks for the construction site. When Judge Bridenstine asked Englerth if he supplied receipts for the materials purchased, Englerth replied, “Nobody asked.” Under questioning, the former commissioner said has never received reimbursement or payment for other work he has completed or for materials he has previously supplied. “What I’m trying to figure out is why this was done differently this one time,” said Bridenstine. “There’s no doubt that there was CIVIL VIOLATION, continued on page 2 Hastings gets $2.2 million grant to replace Michigan Avenue bridge by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When it rains it pours. After more than a decade of applying for state funding to replacement of the North Michigan Avenue bridge over the Thornapple River, the City of Hastings recently received a letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) stating that the project was selected to receive a $2 million grant from the Local Bridge Program. The bridge replacement is slated to occur during the 2012 fiscal year, the same year MDOT has scheduled to replacement of the M-43/North Broadway bridge over the Thornapple. Both projects require the complete replacement of the bridge deck, so city officials are now looking at delaying one bridge replacement until 2013 to prevent lengthy detours and traffic back-ups during construction. They plan to discuss the issue in a plan review meeting scheduled with MDOT representatives Tuesday, Dec. 1. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the grant for the Michigan Avenue bridge allows for the work to be done the year it is awarded or the following year. Mansfield said the city had been pursuing state funding for replacement of the Michigan Avenue bridge for more than a decade, but since funding is determined by need, it wasn’t until recently when that the project qualified for state funds. “As the bridge deteriorated and we reduced the posted load, we moved up on the list, and the state changed some of its guidelines so we finally reached the point where we qualified for the funds,” he said. Mansfield reported that in the near future, the city also will look to develop a fund to cover the local share of the cost for the Michigan Avenue bridge project which is 5 percent of construction costs, plus engineering and other construction-related professional services. The total cost of the project is $2,677,110. The state grant is for $2,101,863 leaving the city with an estimated cost of $575,247. According to old Banner files, the current Michigan Avenue bridge, which replaced a trestle bridge, was constructed in 1949 at a cost of $98,327. At the time of its construction, the city had $55,000 in its bridge fund and $26,097 in its streetpaving fund, which had been earmarked for the job. The city sold $15,000 in tax anticipation notes at an interest rate of 2.5 percent and used other funds to make up the difference. In 1970, the bridge was repaired and resurfaced and a new expansion joint added at a cost of $45,521. CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 2 Happy feasting at St. Rose School Pilgrims and Native Americans, also known as St. Rose School students, gather for the school’s annual Thanksgiving feast last week to get an early taste of holiday foods. Ella McFadden (left) and Jennifer Logan wait their turn in line for a plateful of turkey and all the trimmings. About 20 volunteers, under the leadership of Renee Haywood prepared the feast and served it to about 100 people, including teachers, rectory staff and guests. See inside for more photos. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner County board approves cost of new roof at airport NEWS BRIEFS by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Nov. 24 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to spend money from the county’s building rehabilitation fund, the City of Hastings and a private donation on replacing the roof of the terminal located at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport at a cost of just over $38,000. In September, the board voted to contribute $15,000 in county funds for the project, provided the city contributed another $15,000 toward the project, and a private donation of $5,000 also was utilized. “While you have already authorized the funding, you now have to authorize the actual expenditure,” said Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, explaining continued from front page bids. Also, new this year, people may view and bid online at www.barrycounty.org/health-and-community/commission-on-aging/. Bids collected during the day will be posted a the end of each work day. This type of bidding will be available only until 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Anyone who would like to place a bid on the final bidding morning of Dec. 10 should call the COA at 269-948-4856. Top bidders will be announced at the annual COA Christmas party that day. Filled stockings, decorated wreaths and a few three-foot Christmas trees have been decorated by area businesses, groups and individuals. Soccer team collecting bottles, cans Organization in Hastings, is offering “home service” in its efforts to collect returnable bottles and cans to raise funds to travel to West Palm Beach, Fla., to play in the AYSO National Games in 2010. They will join teams from all over the U.S. during their July 4 to 11, 2010, trip. To have the boys pick up bottles or cans at a residence, call Assistant Coach Brad Tolles, 269-838-0701 or AYSO Regional Commissioner Carrie Larabee, 269-8386590. People may also return their own bottles and cans and give the receipts to the boys. The U-12 boys are just starting to collect bottles and cans and will continue to do so until further notice. They hope to raise $500. They have already raised $1,700 by raking leaves. All the funds will help reduce costs of the trip for each family involved. why the board was required to vote on the issue once more. Brown said four bids were received for the work, with the lowest two quotes of $36,800 and $38,427 having been given by Jon Mitchell Builders in Vermontville and Varney Construction in Hastings, respectively. The county administrator added that, if the references for Varney Construction check out, the company likely would be awarded the work by the airport commission. In other business, the board voted to reappoint numerous people to their positions on the Barry County Commission on Aging Board of Directors. Located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, the commission on Aging provides a variety of services to the elderly, including in-home personal care, minor home repairs, transportation, tax preparation and many others. Those re-appointed to the board of directors for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and ending Dec. 31, 2012, included Robert Nelson, Don Bowers, Dawn Horton and Debbie Massimino. The board also appointed Willard Redman to a position as a citizen at large on the Barry County Central Dispatch E911 Administrative Board for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and ending Dec. 31, 2013. As a department within the county, Central Dispatch provides services for 11 fire agencies, 10 law enforcement agencies and numerous emergency medical personnel. Kiwanis names students of the month The U-12 Boys National Team, affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Good grief..guess who’s coming to town Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club honored two students of the month at their meeting Wednesday. The September Student of the Month, JennaLeigh Bailey, is donating her gift to Share the Light Soup Kitchen in Hastings and October Student of the Month, Troy Dailey, is donating his gift to Green Gables Haven. Pictured (from left) are Jennifer Dailey, Troy Dailey, JennaLeigh Bailey, Debbie Bailey and Kiwanis member Bonnie Meredith. (Photo by Patricia Johns) CIVIL VIOLATION, continued from page 1 no malicious intent on your part. There’s no doubt you donated your time to help out the community. Had a couple of different turns occurred along the way, you still could have received the money.” At the start of the informal hearing, Englerth asked the judge to adjourn the hearing due to a lack of witnesses appearing in court because of the short notice they given when subpoenas were served just two days prior. Bridenstine denied the adjournment request on the grounds that there had been enough time to prepare for Thursday’s hearing since Englerth’s request for an informal hearing on Sept. 30. The original informal hearing, scheduled in October, was adjourned until November. “Notice was sent on Oct. 7 for the date of today, Nov. 16. A request was sent to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office to sign several subpoenas. There was ample time before Nov. 16 to serve those subpoenas,” said Bridenstine. Englerth also requested that witnesses be Hastings High School will bring a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” to Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 6. Pictured are cast members (front row, from left) Brian Graybill as Linus, Jordan Swinkunas as Charlie Brown, Katy Etts as another neighborhood kid, (middle) Kaitlyn Graybill as Lucy, Steven Rosario as Schroeder, Amber Slagel as Sally and (back) Evan Ramsey as Snoopy. Advance tickets are $6 each and are available at King’s Appliances, State Grounds Coffeehouse, Family Fare, Bosley Pharmacy and all Hastings Area School offices. NEW HOLIDAY HOURS MON., TUES. & WED. 10-6 THUR. & FRI. 10-8 Celebrating our 3rd year! SAT. 10-3 Save 30% - 50% on 06700596 Selected Merchandise 1117 W. Green Street (Across from Dairy Queen) Hastings 269-945-5660 sequestered, or excluded from hearing others testify. Former Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeill was the first witness called to the stand and the reason behinds Englerth’s request to sequester. “There has been historic behavior of McNeill bullying people, and we believe that will happen again,” said Englerth. The request to sequester was denied by Bridenstine, due to the proceedings being an informal hearing, not a trial. On the stand, McNeill said he had filed a complaint with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department concerning inappropriate conduct on the part of Englerth. He said he had heard complaints from other residents about Englerth and had no first-hand knowledge of the incident in question. Englerth questioned how McNeill obtained the information for the complaint and his motives for filing the initial report. Bridenstine stopped the questioning, addressed Englerth and summarized his duty at the hearing. “Why is that relevant?” asked Bridenstine. “Mr. Englerth, I think you need to appreciate that I don’t care how it got here. I am in no way interested in how or why it is you are sitting in that chair; it is of no consequence. I am here to determine whether or not you violated the statute. People who have no personal knowledge or whether this event took place are really irrelevant to this informal hearing.” Englerth then struck several people from his witness list whom he said were brought in to detail incidents they have had with McNeill. Before the judge’s ruling, Englerth said that not all of his prepared evidence and witnesses had been allowed to be part of the hearing. “I think we did as good of a job as allowed (proving their case),” said Englerth. “I think there was a lot more to this case than we were allowed to show ... If you twist and turn this and try to fit it into a box — which they have been trying to do — I guess I’m guilty of something.” CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 The original two-lane bridge on North Broadway was built in 1921. Traffic was detoured over the Michigan Avenue bridge when the M-43/North Broadway bridge was replaced by the current four-lane bridge in 1963 at a cost of $224,000. The 2012 bridge replacement is part of larger project which included resurfacing of M-37 and M-43 from M-179 to Messer Road. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Carl Schoessel on behalf of the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro to close the intersection of State and Jefferson streets from approximately 10:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. for a New Year’s Eve event. In addition to live, outdoor music provided by a 17-piece jazz band on a temporary outdoor stage set up in the intersection, the event will feature a countdown and the dropping of a ball designed and manufactured by Hastings High School mechanical engineering, drafting and metals classes. • Approved rezoning of three parcels on East Mill Street from D-1 (industrial) to R-2 (residential district) at the request of James Van Til, owner of one of the parcels. In his request, Van Til explained that the industrial zoning made it difficult for potential buyers to get financing to purchase his residence and was cause for concern because he would not be able to reconstruct his home if it was damaged beyond a certain point because homes are a legal but non-conforming use in an industrial district and therefore cannot be reconstructed if damaged beyond 60 percent of real value. The Hastings Planning Commission used the opportunity to rezone three other residential properties in the industrial district which were facing similar issues. Councilman Frank Campbell said he felt it was unfair for Van Til to have to pay the $250 application fee to have his property rezoned when the other three property owners had their parcels rezoned at no expense and suggested that the City refund Van Til’s money. Mansfield said that the application fee covers administrative costs and that Van Til himself had not complained about the cost and seemed to be pleased with the city’s response to his request. • Amended the capital improvement plan by increasing its equipment fund $6,050 to allow the Hastings Department of Public Services to purchase road salt distribution controllers for the city’s two salt spreaders. The automatic controllers will help eliminate waste of road salt and reduce costs by decreasing distribution of salt as the trucks slow down or stop at intersections. • Approved the sale of the Hastings City Police Department’s 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix to Bryan Tobias for $1,627 and its 2001 Ford Crown Victoria to Bay Ridge Motors for $815. • Approved a construction engineering proposal, not to exceed $25,683 not including $4,000 materials testing costs, from Williams & Works for the South Jefferson Street reconstruction project, which will include resurfacing the block Grand to Green Street, and upgrading the sidewalk ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards and the replacement of existing water main with new eight-inch water main. • Approved the bid of $38,427 that was expected to be awarded to Varney Construction of Hastings by the airport commission during its Nov. 25 meeting for replacement of the roof of the terminal at the Hastings/Barry County Airport. Both the city and the county have pledged $15,000, and a private donor has contributed $5,000 toward the project. The joint operating agreement between the city and the county for operation of the airport requires approval from both entities for expenditures exceeding $5,000. • Approved a liquor license for the Seasonal Grille, which will be located at the corner of Church and State streets downtown, in the former Hastings Press building, which is currently undergoing renovations. • Set a workshop for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in council chambers to discuss the taxincrement financing, or TIF, capture request from Charlton Park Director Keith Ferris. In his communication to the council, Mansfield explained that Ferris is requesting that the Local Development Finance Authority and the Downtown Development Authority “optout” of capturing the special millage levied on behalf of Charlton Park. In early 2010, Charlton Park is preparing to place the millage request, which would provide continued funding for park operations. Charlton Park’s primary concern is that the language that must be included on the ballot informing voters that a portion of the proceeds from the millage must be distributed to eligible taxincrement financing authorities, would prompt some voters to vote against the millage. Mansfield told the council, “While we certainly understand and are sympathetic to Charlton Park’s position on this matter, there are a number of factors to be considered that could have long-term impacts for the community. We want to make sure you have a full understanding of all the factors which must be considered prior to making a big decision.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 3 St. Rose students celebrate Thanksgiving About 85 students attended the annual feast. Every school family donated food for the event. Among the crowd, in the foreground on the left side of the table, are Elaina James, Ethan Caris and Grace Green; on the right side are Olivia Cappon and Paige Zellmer. Parent volunteers pictured are Kelly Feldpausch and Bob Flikkema. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Alex Zimmerman looks pleased with his tray full of traditional Thanksgiving foods at the annual feast at St. Rose School in Hastings. Drew Gleeson and other students in his kindergarten class made their Native American-style garb for the pre-Thanksgiving feast at St. Rose. Fifth grade students at St. Rose School were pilgrims for the day when the annual Thanksgiving feast was held. From left are Reilly Former, Emily Casarez, Brenagan Murphy and Mark Feldpausch. Turkey decorations abounded on the tables to set the theme for the event. Pictured here are students Arthur Kinsington, Eric Rosser, Brady Zellmer and Ryan Flikkema. Sporting pilgrim hats (from left, in the foreground) are Ethan Klipfer, Joe Feldpausch and Justin Schaefer. Besides enjoying the meal, children at St. Rose School donated a huge assortment of canned goods which will be given to families in need through a local food pantry. A crew of about 20 volunteers made the St. Rose School Thanksgiving feast possible. They helped decorated the tables the night before, prepared and served the food and helped with cleanup. Renee Haywood, who is not pictured, was the chairperson of the feast. Some of the volunteers are pictured here (from left): Sarah Remenar, Peter Remenar, Katie Hawthorne, Deb Huver, Tammy James and Becky Zellmer. On the far right is student Justin Schaefer. Hastings school board sets Holiday bereavement support offered locally special meeting for December Getting through the holiday season after the loss of a loved one can be difficult. Area organizations will offer a variety of opportunities for free bereavement support throughout November and December. A bereavement coffee hour will be held at the Barry Community Hospice offices Thursday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will provide those who have lost loved ones with an opportunity to meet in a safe, supportive environment with other grievers and discuss the difficulties of managing the demands of the holidays. Those inter- ested must contact 269-948-8452 to register. Pennock Home Care and Hospice will host “Making it Through — A Holiday Grief Support Gathering,” Thursday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will be an open forum, and attendees are encouraged to bring their thoughts and questions. More information can be obtained by contacting Joyce at 269-948-2425, ext. 1288. Thornapple Valley Church will hold a meeting of its grief support group Monday, Dec. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group will discuss ways to deal with the intense days surrounding Christmas and the new year from a faith-based perspective. More information can be obtained by contacting Sandy JamesAshley at 269-948-2549. First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will offer its annual “Blue Christmas” presentation Saturday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The event will honor the memory of loved ones who have died and recognize the role they continue to play in people’s lives. The church is located at 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. More information can be obtained by contacting the church at 269-945-5463. The Hastings Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street. The board will discuss the possibility of a summer, rather than winter, tax levy to help alleviate some of the district’s cash-flow issues. Hastings Superintendent of Schools Rich Satterlee said that other topics and discussion would include answering questions and concerns posed by parents at the November board meeting regarding discipline and budget cuts and the district’s financial health compared with other school districts. “This is one of the things that came out of our strategic-planning committee. We decided to have four to six non-business meetings a year, and since we just had our first quarterly budget adjustment of the (2009-10 fiscal) year, this seems to be a good time to have one,” said Satterlee who added that the board will welcome and attempt to answer questions and concerns from the public regarding the proposed summer tax levy and other issues facing the district. �Page 4 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Let elected board do its job To the editor: It’s time to stop and think about the recall of the Board of Prairieville Township. Get the facts – these charges of misdoing need to occur during the tenure of this board – not what occurred prior to their taking office. The property they quote as “misappropriations” for $100,000 was purchased by a previous board in 2005. This board ran on a “platform for change.” You voted them into office – let them do their job. If you are unhappy with them, vote them out next election. Be informed before you sign a petition with false statements. Attend the board meetings at the Prairieville Township Hall. This recall has some people from other townships making accusations, and it will only cost Prairieville Township residents for the costs for the elections. It’s your money. Let’s spend it for the total good of our community. Beverly Remington, Plainwell Allegations are not convincing To the editor: Before signing the Prairieville Twp. recall petitions, I need to be certain that the accusations they contain are accurate and convincing. Having attended a presentation by the recall committee, and after examining their comments in recent newsprint, I have come to the conclusion that their allegations are neither accurate nor convincing. Let’s consider a few examples. First, let us examine the issue of alleged nepotism. To do so, we need to consider the case of the five “Rs.” The recall committee would have us believe that Ritchie No. 1 appointed Ritchie No. 2. in turn appointed Ritchie No. 3. Or was it Ritchie No. 1 who appointed Ritchie No. 3 who then appointed Ritchie No. 2? Or did Ritchie No. 4 appoint them all? Reality check: Although related, Sharon, Bob and Bill Ritchie were all elected (duh, as in got the most votes) by the good people of Prairieville Township. Joe Ritchie, moreover, was employed by action of the parks board before the seating of our current board. (Oh, yes, then there’s the fifth “R.” Not only is the accusation by the recall committee inaccurate and certainly not convincing it clearly borders on the ridiculous). Next, let’s examine the allegation of wasteful spending. I attended the recall committee’s meeting at the Farmers Hall of Fame, fully expecting to hear scathing exposes that included such things as new Cadillacs for each of the trustees, mahogany desks inlaid with gold, a marble fountain in the foyer for ambience, etc. What I heard was an incomplete (as in left out the pertinent facts) presentation about a bidding procedure, money paid to trustees for their attendance at legally convened and necessary meetings and something about excessive attorney fees. This was followed by a question raised by recall spokesperson Bill Robinson who employed a typical scare tactic by making an all-condemning general inference that if they have knowledge of these “catastrophic” things you just imagine how much more is being wastefully spent without our knowledge. (Surely it must be an amount at least equal to the current national debt). Reality check: The bid in question was not awarded to the lowest bidder. That’s not how the bidding process always works. After careful consideration, it was awarded to the bidder whose response specifications clearly addressed the requirements that necessitated letting the bid, and in the judgment of the board represented the best value for the taxpayers of Prairieville Township. How, by any stretch of logic, is doing the people’s business in this competent and fully transparent man- ner an offense meriting recall? Is this contention accurate and convincing? I think not. Now, how about the allegation that would have us believe our trustees are lining their pockets with our gold by calling numerous unnecessary meetings? Reality check: The recall folks neglected to report that whenever such meetings are legally convened, regulations rightly provide that compensation be paid to those non-salaried officials in attendance and each meeting that was convened – regardless of its duration – was done to consider an issue of importance to the people of Prairieville Township that needed to be addressed in a timely manner (like the budget, for example). So, once again, I find the recall committee’s allegation lacking accuracy and anything but convincing. Finally, let’s consider the allegation that this board is willfully incurring excessive attorney fees. Reality check: Isn’t it interesting that the recall committee’s spokesperson Mr. Robinson, neglected to reveal that this money is being drained from our pockets primarily because of the dozens (yes, dozens and dozens) of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests being made by members of his group. Such requests often contain information (about you and me) which the law requires be kept confidential. Confidentiality judgments are often difficult to make and require the expertise of a licensed attorney. The recall committee naively contends that our FOIA coordinator – not the township’s attorney – should make all such calls. Fact is most FOIA coordinators - like ours – are laypersons who do not have (and are not expected by the act to have) the degree of legal training to make many confidentiality decisions. Therefore, I for one am very pleased that our current FOIA coordinator Jim Stoneburner, supervisor – has the wisdom and solid good judgment to know when his level of expertise regarding confidentiality is exceeded and the assistance of legal counsel is required. (Would Robinson have the good sense to do the same or would he – in the interest of saving dollars – put our township in legal jeopardy by assuming a Perry Mason posture?) I could continue, but I think the point has been made. The allegations put forward clearly lack accuracy and are hardly convincing. Given that, I will not be signing any recall petitions. It’s past time for common sense to trump the divisive and non-constructive tactics of this recall committee. Mary Meagher Prairieville Township Is Hastings school board ‘racing to the bottom?’ A large group of parents, teachers and administrators attended the Hastings Board of Education meeting last Monday night to discuss the board’s policy on drug use and to voice their concerns over budgetary situations the school system finds itself. The school board should have been happy to see so many community members present to discuss school policy, financial situations and the district as a whole. Governing is what we do together. Selecting people to represent us and to determine the day-to-day activities of running the district is the job of the school board. In recent months, the board dealt twice with students caught selling drugs on school property. In Michigan, schools are considered “drug-free zones.” Most people think of the policy as: we do not tolerate the use or sale of drugs on our school campus. But think about it for a moment – throughout the state, it is against the law to possess or sell drugs to anyone of any age, anywhere in the state. The school handbook states: “As a participant in the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program, Hastings High School emphasizes the maintenance of an orderly, secure, and drug-free school environment that is conducive to learning with an emphasis on the authority of teacher and administrators to identify and discipline students or employees who are either possessing, using or selling drugs or alcohol. Accordingly, the Hastings Area Schools have developed a firm policy aimed at eliminating the sale, use or possession of drugs and alcohol on school premises, enforcing disciplinary procedures and teaching students and staff that drug use is both wrong and harmful.” As you can see, the handbook doesn’t have a clear-cut policy on drug use, other than what’s listed for athletes in a later section. I found some of the comments of the school board rude, objectionable and condescending. These are the people who were elected to represent the citizens of the district. One of the parents, Rob Longstreet, spoke on behalf of numerous parents, sharing concerns on how the board was handling the drug enforcement and was careful not to ask questions having anything to do with specific students. However, School Board President Pat Endsley continued to hide behind the rule of confidentially, completely ignoring the problem in question, and interrupting Longstreet 17 times as he was trying to ask questions during the public-comment portion of the meeting. Endsley tried to make the point to Longstreet, that parents don’t have the right to know what administrators are thinking or positions they might have on specific issues. That’s just not acceptable — especially coming from the board president. First of all, the school board sets the policy in which administrators are expected to operate, so when a student breaks the rules, no matter who they are, who they know or who their parents are, the rules can be applied the same. Endsley stated “I’ve been on this board for 24 years, and set through more student discipline hearings than I ever dreamed possible.” After 24 years, she should know how to conduct herself as a board member and what’s expected of her without avoiding the question in the first place. She went on to state that “It is our responsibility to follow the guidelines that we have voted on and established; it is not the administration’s responsibility. It’s not their responsibility to set the policy, it’s their job to operate the school within the guidelines set and approved by the board.” There you have it, most parents would agree with her analogy, but if the school board isn’t willing to follow its own guidelines, it ends up sending conflicting messages to school administrators, staff and the community as well. The community has the right and the responsibility to question anything the board does — be it rules and regulations, budgetary issues — and parents have the responsibility to be concerned for their kids and anything that affects their education. The U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Rev. Al Sharpton and Newt Gingrich, a trio of political opposites, have been on a tour of school districts across the nation as part of a new federal educational program, “Race to the Top.” The Obama Administration is looking for ways to entice local school districts to compete “all out” to raise the status quo of schools by looking for better ways to improve educational opportunities. In fact, the federal government is offering more than $4 billion in grants to school districts offering programs focused on increasing excellence in education. One of the first issues the group agreed has to happen before any positive outcomes are possible is demanding discipline in the schools, raising the achievement gap and dealing with social behavior by requiring a no-tolerance policy for student violence of any kind. They also mentioned that parent involvement was crucial if you expect to achieve any positive results. If you attended last week’s school board meeting, you could have seen for yourself: this board isn’t working to raise any of the standards – we seem to be on a course of educational complacency. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. At the meeting several parents raised the concerns over increasing violence, aggressive behavior and fighting in the high school. Yet, the board had no response on what they planned to do to deal with the issue. How should the school deal with these troubled students? “One student at a time.” The board should have listened to the parents, then after some discussion, offered to bring in knowledgeable experts who have dealt with similar issues the district is facing. Then, together with parents and interested community members, working together, formulate a plan that everyone feels is acceptable in dealing with the drugs, alcohol and aggressive behavior before it permeates our schools. If budget cuts are forcing the board to reduce counselors and administrators while at the same time increase the student to teacher ratio, it is even more important to curb violent behavior. If the board was caught off guard and didn’t know of the increase in violence, then they should have acknowledged it to parents with the promise to deal with the issue in the coming weeks. Trustee Tammy Pennington said she “appreciated the comments and concerns expressed by the people,” yet she later went on to say, that she “wanted to ‘scold’ Titia Gray because she accused the board of ‘mishandling funds’ two times in an open meeting” of which she said is a “terribly irresponsible characterization of what’s happening.” I think Gray was right on in her assessment over the board’s handling of the funds. If Pennington wants to ‘scold’ anybody, it should be her own board for its actions — not a concerned parent saying she has “lost faith” in the district due to how the board has “too many secrets” and has not listened to the public and questioning decisions to cut counseling, close Pleasantview elementary, freeze necessary classroom supplies. This board gave away the store knowing state budget cuts were inevitable. Earlier this year, the board signed contracts with teachers with a fund balance short of 1.8 percent (15 to 20 percent is recommended), when the governor’s budget reduction was estimated at $59 per student or $179,000 less for our district, leaving an estimated paltry $265,054 fund balance — the lowest in all the neighboring school districts. In the first year, increases were estimated at $369,398, with the only bright spot being the teachers’ insurance cap, which was held at $1,500 per month per teacher, far more than other wage earners in Barry County, if not the entire state. Raises also were approved across the board for administrators and support staff throughout the district. So here we are, now just three months into the new school year and the board is issuing drastic cuts throughout the system that will impact every student in some way. It appears this board is not concerned about the “Race to The Top” for Hastings Schools when it can’t even maintain the status quo. Should parents be concerned over the way this board is handling the issues? Yes, they should be appalled! Especially when you account for all the years of service most of these board members bring to the table. If Hastings schools are going to turn the district around, the board and superintendent need to listen to parents and formulate rules of accountability that everyone fully understands and accepts. It’s not likely the Hastings Area School System will receive any of the $4.3 billion “Race to the Top” money set aside by the federal government for local grants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make our schools the best they can be. Part of the compliance for schools to submit federal grants rests on their determination to create a road map to make their schools a better place for kids to achieve and to get a better education for all its students. This community has always supported its schools. In fact, our district has no lack of supporters – each May a couple hundred volunteers are recognized and thanked as school volunteers. Gifts to the school, whether monetary or material, are consistent and usually amount to thousands of dollars each month. A donor paid $60,000 to the school each of the past two years so that students do not have to pay to participate in athletics. The district has plenty of people ready to roll up their sleeves and help get through this budget crisis. But, rather than the board and superintendent welcoming and encouraging input from the community, the superintendent dismisses two cases of drugs being sold on school property as typical teenage behavior (comparing the presence of drugs in school to deer — “for every one you see in the woods, there are five more you don’t see). What message are we sending to parents, students and school staff? As we celebrate Thanksgiving it’s my hope we take the time to be thankful for what we have, while at the same time plan to set higher standards for our educational institutions. They are dealing with the most important thing we possess — our young people — and we should demand their attention and action! For what are you giving thanks? Amid the turkey, potatoes and yams, Thanksgiving for centuries has given Americans the opportunity to pause and consider that for which they should be thankful. At the first ‘American’ Thanksgiving in 1621, those who gathered around the table were grateful for having survived, their health, a good harvest, shelter and more. So is the ‘thankful’ list for Americans today much different than it was a few hundred years ago? What are you most thankful for today? Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Lisa Mulvany, Vermontville: “My family, because they bring me great joy.” Don Tubbs, Hastings: “There’s so much to be thankful for. One thing I am really thankful for is a really good doctor following my wife’s eye injury. We have been really blessed; even though business has been slow, God always provides.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 5 Kellogg Foundation, OFL create new fellowship program to improve math and science education Members of the Barry Community Foundation and school districts in Barry County have learned of a new statewide teaching fellowship program to address the critical shortage of math and science teachers in Michigan. This program is being established through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and the work of the Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) to the governor. The $16.7 million grant will provide 240 future teachers with an intensive master’s degree program in education and help place the fellows in difficult-to-staff middle and high schools in the state over a five-year span. State education leaders say the new program means almost 20,000 public school students will now receive high-quality instruction in the areas of science, technology, science, engineering and math. Helping spark the initiative by bringing together state leaders with officials of the Kellogg Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Program was Michigan Foundation Liaison Karen Aldridge-Eason who saw the potential, positive impact the collaboration could bring about for school children in the state. “The OFL worked with the governor’s office to bring this before CMF’s (Council of Michigan Foundations) K-16 funders and to have Woodrow Wilson Foundation President Arthur Levine present his ideas to them,” said Aldridge-Eason. “From there, we also made contact with Kellogg Foundation President and CEO Sterling Speirn to say we would like for him to talk with Levine and his staff,” she added. “We also worked closely with Levine to put him in touch with the Michigan schools.” Aldridge-Eason said the new fellowship program presents an opportunity for expansion. “It could eventually be placed in all schools of education in Michigan, if the resources are there. “The beauty of this program is once you start to change how teachers are prepared to go into the classroom, that will have a ripple effect not only on math and science teachers, but reading, music and arts teachers as well,” she added. “It can be transforming across the board as to how we prepare our teachers to go into the classroom today.” An additional opportunity is for “encore career” individuals – those with expertise and experience in fields such as engineering or accounting – “to become a fellow and then go into the classroom to help better educate our children,” noted Aldridge-Eason. Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined in the praise for the Kellogg/Woodrow Wilson foundations’ efforts. “This grant is an investment in Michigan’s future, in the future of our workforce and in the future of our children,” said Granholm. “We must develop a workforce that is prepared for the high-tech careers of tomorrow. The new math and science teachers who emerge from this fellowship will inspire our kids to be excited about careers in science, math and technology.” Levine said the new fellowship program will recruit a diverse mix of high-achieving candidates who show promise as future teachers. Fellows can be college seniors, recent pare a new breed of teacher, ready to teach the most diverse population of students in our history to the highest levels of skills and knowledge ever required – all in an outcomes-based system of education,” he said. “This fellowship emphasizes intensive practical preparation, rigorous grounding in the subject matter and extensive supervised teaching experience in the same kind of highneed urban and rural schools where fellows will later teach.” Michigan State Superintendent Mike Flanagan voiced his appreciation of the groups for bringing the initiative to fruition as a way to help all students — regardless of where they are being taught — gain the best education possible. “The foundation community once again has stepped up to help our most vital and important resource – our children,” said Flanagan. “And having enough great teachers, especially in the math and sciences, shouldn’t depend on where a child lives. This program will help heal that disparity.” The first statewide Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship, inspired by Levine’s research, is already underway at four universities in Indiana. The first group of fellows began their studies this past summer, and the project is being independently evaluated by the Urban Institute. Like Indiana’s fellowship, the Michigan program will serve as a model for improving teacher education across the country. Universities that participate must match a $500,000 grant and redesign their teacher education programs in science and math within a 21-month timeframe by creating a collaborative relationship between the schools of arts and sciences and education. Instead of simply What happened to zero-tolerance policy? education you will never get a job in today’s world. Fred Jacobs noted in his editorial that a person will have a10 to 14 jobs in a lifetime. Newt Gingrich has been working with the federal government to impress the need to establish discipline back in the schools, and the children must respect the teachers. There should be no 800 number to call, and administration of the schools should have total authority. I do not know how, over the years, that this was changed. In the 1950s and 1960s, when I went to school, we had total respect for the teachers and leaders. If we got in trouble, when we got home, we would get in real trouble with our parents. In college, it was different since you were paying for the education, and the teachers really did not care if you came to class or not. I realize that many children do not have two parents. I appreciate the written questions. I certainly hope the answers are made available to The Banner so the community can see the answers. Theodore F. Bustance, Hastings The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27, has been designated the National Day of Listening by a group that urges everyone to set aside one hour to interview someone — an older relative, a friend, teacher, relative and hear about their childhood, ‘the old days,’ military service, schooling or significant accomplishments or milestones. As a newspaper publisher, J-Ad Graphics is particularly interested in preserving stories about Barry County and its people. We urge our readers to step up to the challenge on the National Day of Listening and e-mail those transcribed stories to news@j-adgraphics.com or send or deliver a copy to our office, 1351 N. M-43, Hastings MI 49058. We feel it is important to record the tales of Barry County’s earlier years and want to preserve the stories of how major and minor events impacted residents: life during the Great Depression or World War II (both here and abroad), learning in a one-room school house, recreation, farming, clubs, entertainment, special programs such as the Civilian Conservation A member of the “Michigan Militia” I met many years ago reported at the time that the organization consisted mostly of a Web site which informed the membership of potential trespassers on their individual rights, such as Second Amendment rights, property rights, and personal freedom. If such potential trespasses developed, the members were instructed to write their concerns to their elected representatives. At that time, potentially dangerous moonbats of the Major Hason type were expelled from the organization to prevent abuses and injuries that would generate the type of civil liability the Southern Poverty Law Center feeds upon. I assume the “Michigan Militia” of today is organized in a manner to prevent organizational liability generated by irresponsible individuals. Frederick G. Schantz, Hastings The Thornapple Players Corps, preparing for changing seasons, traveling, etc. We want to hear about it. Along with the stories, please provide names of the storyteller and recorder, along with contact information, and provide any additional notes or explanations. We will accept stories recorded any day, but are using the National Day of Listening to launch this effort. The Web site www.nationaldayoflistening.org has several sample questions that may be helpful when interviewing. Prairieville Township officials speak at public forum by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer On Nov. 19, just over one month after the Prairieville Recall Committee held a presentation at the Michigan Farmers’ Hall of Fame in Delton, Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township held a public forum at the same venue. Members of the Prairieville Township Board who are under threat of being recalled addressed allegations directed at them by the recall committee. Formed in August, the recall committee is seeking the ouster of Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and Trustee William Miller. The committee also previously pursued a recall election for Sharon Ritchie. However, Ritchie resigned last week as a trustee for the township, saying, “the inability to have concerns discussed at board meetings caused me to resign.” (See related story.) Ritchie’s resignation marks the sixth for the township this year. Treasurer Vickey Nottingham, who was elected in November 2008, resigned July 1 after 17 years with the township. Deputy Treasurer Karen Felicijan also resigned July 1, and the former deputy clerk Judy Heid, resigned June 1. Citizens for Common Sense for Prairieville Township was formed in October to oppose the recall committee’s efforts. Ken Eddy, chairman of the latter committee, Newscasts try to project racist view To the editor: Some television newscasts are simply too fun to watch. The most recent example was a TV news story reporting an increase in the membership of the “Michigan Militia.” It was not a coincidence, in my opinion, that one of the members interviewed was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. The reporter was attempting to persuade the TV watchers to infer that members of the “Michigan Militia” are individuals who have “gone postal.” I had my perception of the inference-promotion confirmed when the main desk newsreader told TV listeners that the telephone numbers of the Southern Poverty Law Center (a group of lawyers who sue the Klu Klux Klan, White Supremacists, and such like) was available on the TV broadcaster’s Web site. The TV viewer is thus expected to infer that the “Michigan Militia’ is a racist group, organized to violate minorities’ rights. adding a pilot project, these model math and science teacher education programs completely replace the existing programs and are to be sustained for years to come. Field experience for the fellows also starts early in the process, as they begin work in high-need schools and gradually take on more teaching responsibilities, similar to the training a medical student would receive in a teaching hospital. Mentoring support for the fellows continues throughout their first three years in the classroom. The success of the program will be judged by the learning of the students in the fellows’ classrooms, retention of the teachers and changes at the university, said Levine. Targeting the initiative to middle school students as well as high school students is a key strategy for improving student performance in these subjects, he added. The recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics results show that eighth graders have made slight gains since 2007, from an average of 281 to 283. But still, just 34 percent of students are scoring at or above the proficient level. In addition, students eligible for the federal student lunch program gained just one point over 2007, and the average score for English learners dropped this year by three points. “All this data points to the incredible need for a fellowship initiative such as this,” said Aldridge-Eason. “And it is the great collaborative role of the foundation community and engaged state leaders that is making this all possible.” Anyone interested in more information may contact Bonnie Hildreth at the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. Share stories on National Day of Listening IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV To the editor: I want to publicly thank Rob Longstreet and Kathy Carlson and others for making it known to the community the drug problem in our schools. I have heard of the problem, but I always thought it was not in Hastings or our schools. Maybe I had my head in the sand, and maybe I’m a little naive. From the reporting of the Banner it certainly appeared that school board president Patricia Endsley was rude to Rob Longstreet. I thought Hastings had a zero-tolerance policy to guns, knives and drugs, like Delton and Middleville. I talked to a couple of ladies in Delton and that’s what they said was the policy in Delton. I believe drugs are just as deadly as guns. Not too long ago, a young lady was charged with murder because her girlfriend died from taking drugs. Thank goodness the jury found her not guilty. If caught, I thought you were gone from the school. The children must understand that education is expensive and is a privilege paid for by their parents and the community. Without an graduates or ‘career changers.’ “The current market downturn in Michigan has forced many experienced engineers and professionals out of the workforce, making available a talented pool of workers who can share their knowledge and depth of experience with students,” said Levine. Speirn said he is proud of his organization’s investment in the initiative which will allow fellows – who will be announced in spring 2011 – to receive a $30,000 stipend to complete the master’s program and to commit to teach for at least three years in a high-need school. “The Kellogg Foundation has worked across the country to improve educational opportunities for vulnerable children from the early years through high school,” said Speirn. “But it’s especially important to invest in a promising initiative in our home state that will match well-qualified teachers with students most in need.” Speirn said the fellows will receive intensive support and mentoring to encourage them to continue teaching as a long-term career instead of making it a brief assignment. As integral partners in the fellowship program, several Michigan participating universities also will undergo important changes, said Levine. The adjustments, he noted, will be necessary to provide the fellows with the best combination of content knowledge and classroom expertise to most effectively address the challenges of their specific student populations. “Research has shown again and again that the most important element in a student’s success is the teacher,” said Levine, a national expert on teacher education. “America’s schools of education are facing the extraordinary challenge of having to pre- Holiday began the public forum by addressing an advertisement in the Oct. 31 edition of the Reminder taken out by the recall committee. The ad claims that Stoneburner, Owens, Miller and Ritchie discretely pursued construction of a new hall for the township that would cost $1,000,000 and be located on a parcel of land already owned by the municipality. On Oct. 22, an election committee comprised of Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty, County Clerk Pamela Jarvis and County Treasurer Susan VandeCar reviewed petitions created by the recall committee in support of recall elections being PUBLIC FORUM, continued on page 8 FREE Money ed! Extend For Your Down Payment Take advantage of FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT $ Up to 5000* * see office for details 4 months FREE Lot Rent when you purchase by 12/15/09 AVAILABLE NOW TAKE A TOUR TODAY 742 Redwood 1997 Dutch singlewide 14'x70', completely remodeled, new flooring throughout, storage building. & central air. Price Reduced! Only Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner considers an allegation. Plus lot rent $15,300 payment of $125 per mo.* 4 months FREE Lot Rent when you purchase by 12/15/09 746 Redwood This 36'x56' home is like brand new. Enjoy a large landscaped corner lot. 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MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY 840 Barfield Drive • Hastings, MI 49058 06700511 December 5, 2009 at 4 pm & 7:00 pm (Santa will be there between shows) December 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm Limited seating for all shows Tickets - $6 for children, students, & senior citizens $8 for adults available at the door and at Progressive Graphics Plus lot rent $43,900or payment of $492 per mo.* 269-945-0906 Mon., - Fri. 9-5 �Page 6 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hunter becomes victim in shooting Barry County 911 reported a shooting incident at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Nov. 19 at a hunt club in the area of the 10000 block of Ford Road, east of Enzian Road, according to a report from Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. Upon arrival, Prairieville Township Police found a hunting camp in a wooded area, several hundred feet off the road. The 58-yearold victim from Farmington Hills, was being treated by Pine Lake Fire Medical First Responders. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left chest from a 12-gauge shotgun slug. He was conscious and alert and advised officers that it was an “accidental shooting.” The victim was transported to Borgess Hospital by Pridecare Ambulance. His injuries were determined to be non-life threatening. First responders could not drive their emergency vehicles back to the scene due to the extremely muddy terrain, said Gentry. Four-wheel drive vehicles were quickly found and the victim was reached. The victim was brought out to the ambulance by a four-wheel drive pickup, properly managed by on-board paramedics. The victim was standing near a lean-to close to a camping trailer when he was shot. The shot came from a 51-year-old hunter in an adjacent wooded lot to the east, 300 to 400 yards away, said Gentry. The hunter was shooting at a fleeing deer. A heavily wooded area separates the two properties. Prairieville Police were assisted by officers from Barry Township, Barry County Sheriff and the DNR. The victim was expected to be held overnight for observation and released the following day, said Gentry. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Julie Marie Gillons Delila J. Rine Nancy J. Gilmore SAND LAKE - Mrs. Julie Marie Gillons (Bacon), age 54, of Sand Lake went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Bacon. Surviving are her husband, Greg; her children. Jodi (Dennis) Harwood, Corey Adams, Zeb Gillons; grandchildren Jena, Luke and Logan; her mother Maxine "Tootie" Bacon; brothers, Mark Bacon, Douglas (Christina) Bacon; mother and father-in-law Opal and Wes Gillons; a very special niece, Karen Bacon; her special friend, Jodi; sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Julie loved flowers, her flower garden and being outdoors, she especially loved being with her grandchildren. She was an employee of Rockford Public Schools. A memorial service was held Friday, November 20, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Sand Lake. Memorial contributions to Spectrum Hospice or to the family will be appreciated. Arsulowicz Brothers, West Mortuary, 585 Stocking, NW, Grand Rapids, www.arsulowiczbrothers.com HASTINGS - Delila J. Rine, age 79, of Hastings passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Thornapple Manor. She was born February 5, 1930 in Rutland Township, the daughter of Lemuel Roy and Alice May (Burghdof) Oaks. Her employment included Hastings Manufacturing, the Child Care Center, Department of Social Services and Hastings Public Schools. Delila was a person who enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was married to Gordon L. Rine on November 22, 1957. He preceded her in death, July 24, 2003. She is preceded in death by one sister, Reathel Douglas; two brothers, Lemuel R. Oaks Jr. and Melvin Oaks; a daughter, Nancy Jean and her husband Gordon L. Rine. Delila is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Jerry) Phillips of Hastings; her grandchildren, Jonathan and Trisha Phillips and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Ronald Watterly officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net) KALAMAZOO - Nancy J. Gilmore, of Kalamazoo, died Thursday afternoon, November 19, 2009. Nancy was born September 24, 1936 in Hastings, a daughter of Norval and Kathryn (Matthews) Nielsen. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was a graduate of Nazareth College in 1957. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Noragene Miller and Mary Sutherland. She is survived by three children, Michael Johnson of Altoona, IA, Cathy (Mike) Baldwin of Mattawan, and Jennifer (Curt) Orr of Galesburg; two grandchildren, Jacey and Jolie; a brother, Robert (Nancy) Nielsen of Oak Brook, IL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice Services or Inter Act of Kalamazoo. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 77540425 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The First Sunday in Advent, November 29 - 10:00. Sunday School 8:45. Quarterly Mission Ingathering, ELCA World Hunger Chili Cook-off after 10:00 Worship. Jail Worship 1:00. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. Women’s AlAnon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. http://www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages/Special Event for Children; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Youth Group; 6 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday and Friday Office Closed. Happy Thanksgiving! Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Fiberglass Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Gladys M. Wiesenhofer GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Melvin A. LaJoye WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS - Melvin A. LaJoye, age 94, of Hastings passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. He was born May 27, 1915 in Baraga, Michigan the son of Telesphore and Amelia (Sirard) LaJoye. Melvin attended school in Baraga. He moved to Hastings in 1971 from Sandusky, Michigan. Melvin worked for Buskirk Lumber from 1960 until his retirement in 1983. Melvin married Martha A. DeCormier, September 16, 1935. She preceded him in death October 6, 2002. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Melvin enjoyed woodworking. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha; a daughter Colleen Sinnaeve; a brother, Louis and sister, Emmaline. He is survived by his children, Jeanne (Scott) Seavoy of White Lake, Mary Ann (Tom) Bernard of Flint, Sandra LaJoye of San Francisco, CA, Nancy (Kevin) Cuncannan of Hastings, Melvin Jr. (Mary Jane) of Hastings, Clyde (Melody) LaJoye of Levering, A. James (Colleen) of Durand, Michael (Kristine) LaJoye of New Baltimore, Joseph (Patricia) LaJoye of Hastings, and Richard LaJoye of Chicago, IL; 56 grandchildren; 100 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Laura Johnson and Betty Holso of Baraga. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Father Alfred J. Russell celebrant. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Rose Education Fund, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net) GRAND RAPIDS - Gladys M. Wiesenhofer, age 85, of Grand Rapids and formerly Hastings, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Clark Retirement Community. The daughter of Jerry and Anna (Kuhtic) Malina, Gladys was born March 28, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Wayland High School, moved to Hastings in 1950, and lived at Clark Retirement Community for the past eight years. Gladys married Maurice M. Wiesenhofer on September 7, 1946, after his service in World War II. Gladys worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1962 until 1983, and was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Eastern Star and Vivian's. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and also enjoyed cooking and canning. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, her parents, and a sister, Violet Lutostanski. She was a devoted wife and proud mother, and her pride in her two daughters was only outweighed by the sheer joy she experienced as a grandmother. The tenderness and enthusiasm she had for her grandchildren was something special to behold. Gladys is survived by her daughters, Janice (Robert) Price of Wyoming and Lorie (Thomas) Nicholson of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Kerry (Dan) DenBraber, Chad Nicholson, and Katey Price; her siblings, Gerrie Pirkola of Ludington, Dolores (Bud) Bottum of Grand Rapids, and Nick (Jan) Malina of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, and funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Faith Hospice, in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are being made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, and you may leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneralhome.net Dorothy T. Eagon HASTINGS - Dorothy T. (Hill) Eagon, age 90, of Hastings passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Boyne City, on January 29, 1919, the daughter of James M. and Reva (Davis) Hampton. Dorothy was the oldest daughter of seven children. She spent her young childhood in Boyne City while later the family moved to the Detroit area. Dorothy attended Redford Area Schools. On November 24, 1938 she married Lyle E. Hill. Dorothy and Lyle were married nearly 42 years when he passed on August 22, 1980. They spent their married lives in Royal Oak, before moving Boyne City in 1971. Dorothy worked for Hudson's (now known as Macy's) and Grand Steel in the Detroit area after her children were of school age. Dorothy's passion for children was apparent in how she lived the majority of her life. She and Lyle spent many years caring for a variety of children, always being the first to raise their hands when they learned a child needed a place to call home. Dorothy along with her second husband, the late Ross B. "Barney" Eagon moved together to Hastings after their marriage in November of 1981. Dorothy and Barney enjoyed seven wonderful years together before he passed in March of 1988. Dorothy was known as a favorite grandma, aunt, sister and certainly friend. Her happiest moments were those spent with those she loved. Dorothy's gift for gab and love of cooking and crafts found many longing for their opportunity to visit her. Her grandchildren's friends never knew Dorothy's name, they simply knew her as grandma. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Carol J. Hill of Ferndale and Sharron E. Hill of Hastings, along with four granddaughters, Janie (Mike) Bergeron, Amy (Dan Nash) Temby, Jennifer (Doug) Dailey and Sarah Thunder, along with eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Connor, Jenna Connor, Greg Bergeron, Isobelle Bergeron, Madeline Dailey, Troy Dailey, Sophia Thunder, and Cecilia Thunder, and numerous nieces, nephews and many, many special friends and honorary grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lyle E. Hill, Ross B. "Barney" Eagon of seven years, her mother and father and six siblings. Funeral services for Dorothy T. (Hill) Eagon were held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Interment services took place at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Boyne City on Friday, November 27, 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Gables Haven Endowment Fund, PO Box 388, Hastings, MI 49058 or c/o Barry Community Foundation, 629 West State Street, Suite 201, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 7 Hastings Exchange Club announces November Young Citizens Hiding the past in plain sight by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters The other day, the forecast near my home included winds up to 50 miles per hour. That’s a strong wind, to be sure, but not something I’d write home about. One forecaster I heard, however, presented the news in a shrill voice, as if we might have to stay in the basement all day. I considered calling his station and explaining that, when I was a small child, we walked to school (and back) in winds of 50 mph without a second thought. But I suppose every profession must be forgiven certain types of errors. Geologists have ours, I know. So a bit of hype from weather folks is better than their being so relaxed we don’t get the message when a hurricane is arriving. But the greatest windstorms sweeping over the U.S. in our era are nothing compared to those that created the landscapes some of us live on. For wind, in times past, did not just move through the air, it shaped the solid Earth as well. When I look out of my windows, I see dramatic evidence of Ice Age windstorms. That’s because I live and work in a veritable sea of dune-shaped hills made of windblown silt. Storms and weather catastrophes, with great shifts of regional and global temperatures, are the threads woven together and draped over the landscape that grace my home. Driving through my part of the world is a bit like a sea-going journey. The road goes up and down over the hills, as dune-like mounds are popping up and then falling away behind the car all around. Think of driving through a sea of sand dunes and you’ll have part of the picture. Replace the sand grains themselves with finer silt, and you’ve got it nailed. Even geologists are in awe of just how much silt was in the air when the hills formed — doubtlessly going a good way toward gagging every animal around. The soils are of the most fertile types in the world, and create regions known as “breadbaskets” for their production of cereal grains. The conundrum shows how nature works — old problems like choking windstorms can lead an epoch later to abundant blessings of plant growth even in areas not known for gentle winters or mild summers. Silt is a prime ingredient in this soil type known as loess (a word with German origins, which Americans can get away with pronouncing as if it rhymes with “dose”). Loess covers a good bit of the inland Northwest, where I live, but also the Great Plains and the upper Midwest. It forms a blanket of soil in eastern Europe and Russia, and also inland China. In all those locations — except my own — the blanket of loess makes flat plains, not undulating hills. We don’t know for sure, but the hills around my house may have meant the wind direction here in the inland Northwest varied a lot, while in those other places it was more constant. One thing is sure: thick blankets of loess are indirect geologic evidence of the Ice Age, that geologically recent epoch when global climate was so very different. The reason for that is that great windstorms create loess, and major expanses of ice on Earth help shape weather systems that generate such windstorms. Here’s one way to think about it: Greenland or Antarctica shape the weather around them because, especially in the summer, the seas near them are relatively warm (relatively) but ice and snow — of necessity — are always below 32. Winds, as you may recall from some earth science lecture, are often the result of differences in temperature. So it makes sense that winds near the glaciers that once covered Canada in the Ice Age were fierce indeed, just as gales near Greenland and Antarctica are always in danger of springing up today. Just a couple of centuries ago, people had no inkling that the Ice Age and its dramatic effects on the world were all around to be seen. Today, if the forecast near you doesn’t call for much in particular, it’s a good day to get out and look at the evidence of past climates all around us. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Named Young Citizens for November at Star Elementary School are Jenelle Bailey (left) and Katherine Weinbrecht, joined here by teacher Julie Carlson. St. Rose sixth grader Amanda Thomas, named her school’s Young Citizen for the month of November, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Madison Smith (left) and Kourtney Hubbert are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for November. They are joined by teacher Don Schils. Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for November are Samantha Richardson (left) and Matt Westbrook, joined by teacher Michelle Benningfield. Woodland man recovering from tree accident by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Some may say Tom Blocher of Davenport Road in Woodland is a most unlucky man, especially after they hear about his accident while cutting firewood. But Blocher chooses to think on the positive side as he considers what might have been — and how lucky he is. Blocher, a 1980 Lakewood graduate, was cutting wood Nov. 1. He was by himself and hadn’t told anyone where he was going. He cut a 20-inch tree limb, thinking it would fall a certain way. The limb had other intentions and fell on his foot, driving it 12 inches into the ground against a root. Blocher was pinned, and his cell phone was sitting on his John Deere Gator just 10 feet away. All he could do was pray and call for help. But his calls went unanswered for two hours until a neighbor, Steve Stanger, heard the distant cries. Stanger raced to Blocher’s parents, Raymond and Karolyn, who live near Tom and would have a better idea where to start the search. Together they went into the woods to follow Tom’s call for help. He was finally located, and the rescue began. The first call was to 911. Woodland First Responders came and put their chainsaws into action to cut the branch so Blocher’s foot could be freed. An ambulance crew from Nashville came to assess the injury. In the meantime, Raymond went to his son’s house to get a skid steer to lift the tree. But the tree was too big. The ambulance crew told Karolyn that Tom would need to be airlifted or he would lose his foot. So a landing spot was cleared, and Tom was flown to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He spent a week in the hospital and has since had outpatient surgery. Karolyn spoke very highly of the first responders and the ambulance crew. “They worked so well together and seemed to know just how to handle the emergency,” she said. The injury included broken toes and a broken ankle, a steel plate and four pins. It will take months for Tom’s bones to recover, and his skin was so compressed, it may give him problems for years to come. Hearing of his plight and knowing he heats with wood, 27 Woodland friends recently spent an afternoon, armed with chainsaws, and cut 47 cords of wood, enough to last a couple years, or at least until Tom is back on his feet. And the next time he cuts wood, he won’t do it alone — and he’ll keep his cell phone handy. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 National Ads Farm AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. 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Tuesday, Dec. 1 – toddler story time about sight, touch and hearing, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 2 – Tweens meet for a “handmade holiday” – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. baby-sitting bill Michigan residents can now help a friend or neighbor with child care without facing repercussions from state government under legislation signed into law by the governor. Public Act 155 of 2009 exempts child care from the state’s day-care regulations. State Rep. Brian Calley introduced the legislation after learning that the state ordered a Middleville mother to stop watching neighborhood children before they got on the school bus because she was not a licensed day-care provider. The case received national attention. The state had ordered Lisa Snyder of Middleville to “cease and desist” watching her neighbors’ children briefly before they got on the school bus each day or face fines and possible jail time. “While it’s unfortunate that a law was actually needed to allow Michigan residents to be good friends and neighbors, I’m extremely pleased common sense has prevailed,” said Calley. “This embarrassing episode should discourage government from attempting to intrude on our everyday lives.” Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Barry County 4-H has had more than 1,000 members for several years, although not all of them exhibit items at the fair. A lower number, based on 2007 fair participation by 4-H members provided by the state, was used in a Nov. 5 article about Michigan State University Extension being spared from state budget cuts. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. 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Clarification Banner CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Josh Ulrich (left) and Aulbany Kaufman, pictured here with teacher Dan Benningfield, are the Young Citizens for November at Southeastern Elementary School. �Page 8 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa By Elaine Garlock Christmas ‘Round the Town is taking place this weekend with stops from Clarksville to Woodland. Lunch is available at the VFW and Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Besides, there are fine restaurants and fast food places in Lake Odessa and restaurants in Clarksville and Woodland. The blue flyers provided at each stop have a map on the reverse side. Each flyer also has a coupon for the door prize drawings. All last week, corn harvest was taking place. The temperatures were mild and the ground was dry. Even if the moisture content was still high, it seemed the right time to be in the fields. If one saw black tracks on a roadway, though, it was a sign to be wary. Mud tracked from the fields on massive tractor tires is a hazard. The mud on a hard-surface road combined with the speed of vehicles makes travel in such spots treacherous. With the soy beans harvested and now the fields of corn being reduced to stubble, where will the deer hide? The whitetails, for recent months, have been able to simply slide into the tall corn to escape humans. The squirrels in Lake Odessa have been reaping their own harvests. The edges of a cornfield are littered with corncobs with the husks intact. Neighbors find plenty of such cobs on their lawns. Karen Bates of Lincoln, near Alpena, was a weekend guest of grandparents Theron and Joan King. A student at MSU, Karen is the daughter of Dale and Diane Bates. In anticipation of Nov. 29 being the first Sunday of Advent, Central United Methodist Church had its hanging of the greens on the Sunday past. The creche is now in place on the marque of the fellowship hall, and the sanctuary is decorated. Workers enjoyed lunch together at the finish of their pleasant task. Nov. 22 was observed as Christ the King Sunday. Death came to Maurice Armstrong last week. He was a longtime mail carrier in the village and an avid golfer. He was also a loyal member of the Lions Club with its many fundraising events. He and his late wife, Mary Fran, were graduates of Western Michigan University when it was Western State Teachers College. Earlier this month, there was a house fire on Goodemoot Road in the second mile east of Jordan Lake Road. The former VanPolen home of 2 1/2 stories with its open stairway was badly damaged. This once elegant home was built on the farm of Thomas Ainsworth on the north (Berlin) side of the road. At the time, it was considered the house of highest valuation in the township. In the past 50 years, it has had many uses such as private dwelling and adult foster care home. The house is still standing, but the upper floors show major damage. The Depot Complex will be open all this weekend. Both Depot and Freight House will be open with many vendors in place Friday and Saturday but both will also be open on the usual Sunday hours of 2 to 5 p.m. If you have out of town visitors, why not bring them to see the museum with its permanent exhibits. Hours on Friday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Blanchard House at Ionia will be open to visitors Sunday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Four rooms have been decorated by local businesses, floral shops and others. This is an elegant house. Looking ahead, there will be a Christmas concert at the Ebenezer Center of West Berlin Wesleyan Church on Portland Road at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. This is the musical portion of the Clarksville Bethlehem Village service. The November meeting of Michigan Association Retired School Personnel was held at First United Methodist Church in Ionia. Lunch was catered by Class Act of Ionia Heartlands. The entertainment feature was a musical treat just before lunch by 10 singers from Ionia High School. They were billed as barbershoppers, but their music was different than the usual close harmony of the adult groups. This is a volunteer group which meets after school, with no credit for their efforts scholastically. A music teacher was their accompanist for some of the numbers. All were dressed in white shirts with neckties and black trousers. Those present contributed more than $200 for donation to EightCap. The table decorations were the door prizes, with each member attending taking home one of the colorful felt trees. Ben Merchant gave his report on insurance matters. Otto Laabs of Saranac gave a legislative update. Lakewood retirees numbered 15. News from the Ionia County Road Commission is that Grand River Avenue from Jordan Lake Road west will soon be opened to through traffic after being closed for months except to local traffic. The road project is being put to rest for the winter months, and work will resume in the spring. The stretch is for five miles between Jordan Lake Road north of Lake Odessa and Nash Highway north of Clarksville. The road is being rebuilt to handle the traffic to and from the latest Herbruck project of free range hens. So far, the work has included extensive ditching, shoulder reconstruction, new culverts along with crushing and shaping of existing and new asphalt. The current road commissioners are Frederick Chapman of Ionia, chairman with board members Herbert Cusack, vice-chairman, and civil engineer Earl Strater also of Lake Odessa, a current member. In their list of projects completed in 2009 is the replacement of a bridge over Tyler Creek on Hastings Road west of Clarksville. The new bridge is 40 by 34 feet and made of concrete. This is in Campbell Township. On Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. there will be a committal service at Woodland Memorial Park on Velte Road for the cremains of Ward “Arch” VanLaanen who died September 2008, with Fr. Tom Boufford officiating. PUBLIC FORUM, continued from page 5 COURT NEWS Ryan David Benedict, 21, of Middleville pleaded guilty to one count of failing to register as a sex offender. Benedict failed to change his address and was sentenced to three months in jail. He also was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, $60 to the crime victims rights fund and $68 in state minimum costs last week by 5th Judicial Court Judge James Fisher. The balance of his jail time may be suspended upon payment of the $628. He was credited with four days in jail. Perry Andrew Service, 39, of Nashville was sentenced to six months in jail stemming from an incident that took place May 6. Service pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, second or subsequent offense. Service was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs, $60 to crime victims rights and $68 in state minimum costs. He also was ordered to participate in cognitive behavior class at jail. The last three months of his jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of the $1,128 in fines and courts costs. Nathan Jeremy Rackley, 21, of Hickory Corners entered a guilty plea in front of Judge Fisher last Wednesday on one misdemeanor count of attempted larceny from a building. He was sentenced to three months in jail and 36 months of probation. The charges stem from a July 20 incident. The warrant states that silver coins were stolen from a pole barn/detached garage. Rackley also was ordered to pay $500 to the drug court fund, $60 to crime victims rights, $200 in court costs, $68 state minimum costs and $600 in restitution. POLICE BEAT Mailbox victim of hit and run A mailbox in the 1700 block of McCann Road will never be the same after an encounter with a maroon sedan on Oct. 31. The vehicle struck the postage receptacle then veered into the ditch on the opposite side of the road before making its way back onto the roadway and continuing north. Deputies searched for the vehicle but were unable to locate it or the driver. Deal that seems too good to be true, is When a Hastings resident purchased a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on the auction Web site, eBay, he expected to be out driving the machine in just a few short weeks. Instead of receiving his vehicle, however, he received nothing but silence. After mailing a $4,000 money order to San Jose, Calif., he contacted the source that was supposed to ship the vehicle, only to find that the transaction was nowhere in the records. He failed to receive any further response from the seller after numerous attempts. The agreement to purchase the machine was made with the seller after the auction had ended, freeing eBay from any responsibility. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are working with the San Jose Police Department on the case. One headlight equals one citation Michael Luaren Baadke, 36, of Middleville was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a sheriff’s deputy attempted to make a traffic stop because one of the headlights on his vehicle was not working. After turning on his lights, the deputy watched Baadke crossing over the center line, and he did not stop the vehicle until after the deputy activated the siren. Baadke registered a .120 percent in the Breathalyzer and was charged with his second OWI on record. Unwelcome homecoming gift Trustee William Miller addresses attendees of the forum Ken Eddy references a newspaper advertisement taken out by the Prairieville Recall Committee. held for the township officials, determining that the language of the allegations in the petitions met the standards of clarity required by law and would be understandable to the average voter. While the election committee approved the language of the petitions, Eddy stressed that the allegations made in the ad were not specified in the petitions. “I remind you that this is not one of the allegations in the recall, but it is strongly implied that it is,” he said. “And, so, I think it needs to be addressed and put to rest.” Even though Ritchie already had resigned as a trustee of the township by the time the forum was held, she attended the event and spoke about the allegations regarding the possibility of a new township hall. Ritchie claimed that the allegations stemmed from a request for stimulus funds she made earlier this year on behalf of the township. In addition to having requested funds for a new township hall, Ritchie said she had applied for stimulus funds to upgrade the township’s computer system, repair area roads, hire additional firefighters and an additional police officer and purchase fire-fighting and police equipment. According to the application for stimulus funds for a new township hall, Ritchie requested nearly $1,125,000 for its construction. The former trustee said that the figure used in the application was based on designs that were completed in 2005. Of the four people whose recalls originally were sought by the recall committee, Ritchie is the only person who was serving on the Prairieville Township Board in 2005. Describing the events that led to her submitting the requests, Ritchie explained that she and the other board members did not learn that the township could receive stimulus funds until shortly before the submission deadline. “Even though I had already heard that we were past the due date for submission, it was such a wonderful opportunity that I wanted to go ahead with it, and, until they told me that we didn’t succeed, we were going to try for Prairieville to do so,” she explained. Ritchie said that, shortly after she had submitted the requests, she learned that they were eligible for approval by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. “On March 10, I received notification that all five projects were included on the governor’s approved list,” she explained. “It didn’t mean that we were gonna get any money, it just meant that all five of our projects were on the list to be eligible for disbursement.” According to Ritchie, her extensive communications with State Rep. Brian Calley regarding the requests have led her to believe that approval of the requests is unlikely, due to the volume of requests. “I still don’t know if we’ll receive any money ...,” she said. “If we do, great. If not, we know that planning and budget will mean success.” A significant portion of the ad in the Reminder is devoted to quotes taken from a July 8 letter addressed to Ritchie from James White, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones PLC. In the letter, White explained that, while the township was not eligible to receive grants for the construction of a new township hall, it would be able to finance such a project by utilizing one of several options involving bonds or loans. “As you can see, the selection of one of these ... options to best fit the needs of the township is dependent upon the township’s consideration of several different factors including available funds on hand, whether or not the township has sufficient capacity within its current and future budgeted revenues to pay debt service on the bonds, whether or not the township would like to institute a millage levy to repay the debt, whether or not the township wants to submit the question of bor- rowing the money and undertaking the project to a vote of the people, or, in the alternative, whether the township wants to avoid a vote of the people, thereby keeping the decision at the township board level,” White wrote, summarizing the financing options available in lieu of a grant. Ritchie said that the letter was in response to a conversation she had with the attorney about availability of grants that could be used for construction of a new township hall if stimulus funds were not awarded. In an interview for the Nov. 5 edition of the Hastings Banner, Ritchie elaborated, saying that none of the alternatives to a grant detailed by White were desirable. “All of his options were none that would benefit the township where we were at,” she said. “... I didn’t want a low-interest loan. I wanted free money or a grant. ... There’s no way that we could put another expenditure on our citizens at this time.” At the forum, Stoneburner echoed Ritchie’s comments, responding to a question from resident Phil Bosma about the board’s preferred approach for the financing of a new township hall. “We have no preferred approach, because we hadn’t looked for any ways,” he answered. “There were a couple of low-interest loans that were talked about through the other stimulus work, but there was nothing done by our board to suggest that we should do this in any way.” In another question related to possible new township hall, Bosma asked what role area residents would play in the consideration and undertaking of such a project. “I would think, any time a township board goes into a project like this, there would have to be committees, there would have to be questionnaires and possibly even a vote to see if it was something that the residents of Prairieville Township wanted us to proceed PUBLIC FORUM, continued on page 14 Driver in Delton hit-and-run still sought The Barry Township Police Department is asking citizens who may have information concerning a hit-and-run accident to contact the department. Police responded to the 6000 block of Delton Road Monday, Nov. 23, at 5:50 p.m. after being notified of the accident. The vehicle involved, a dark-colored sedan or mini-van, was last seen traveling south on M-43 Highway through Delton after striking a 50-year-old female who was walking along Delton Road. The vehicle may have damage to front end or hood area. No description of the driver was obtained. The pedestrian was taken to Borgess Hospital and was admitted for non-life threatening injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Barry Township Police Department at 269623-5512 or Silent Observer at 800-310-9031. A Delton resident returned home from Florida in May to discover that an unknown subject had gained access inside his home through a bathroom skylight. A collection of state quarters and a jug of pennies were taken from the residence. The sheriff’s department report said it was unclear whether the thief had used a weapon to open the skylight. Is the beer bottle half empty or half full? Michael Lee Wolowicz was arrested on his second offense of operating while intoxicated after an accident Nov. 10. The accident, at 108th Street and Harris Creek Road caused no injuries. Deputies found half a bottle of beer behind the front seat of the truck that was resting off the road against a tree. Wolowicz was charged with OWI, driving with a suspended license, open intoxicants in a vehicle and for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test. Keys left in ignition proves too tempting Hastings City Police officers were called to a reported larceny of a vehicle from the 600 block of E. Bond Street Saturday Nov. 21, at 5:06 a.m. Upon arrival, officers were met by two individuals who were out delivering the weekly Reminder paper. It was reported that the two had parked their vehicle and walked down the block delivering papers to the area. As they were returning, they noticed their vehicle driving away without its headlights on, heading east toward State Street. They said the keys had been left in the vehicle. A description of the vehicle was sent out to all area police units. At 11:30 a.m., the vehicle was spotted by the owners to be parked in the same area from which it had been taken. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle, and no damages were noted. The victims did not wish to pursue further investigation. Double drugs equal double arrest On Sunday Nov. 22, Hastings City Police were dispatched on a complaint of suspicious driving. A concerned citizen had reported following a car that was weaving in and out of traffic lanes heading toward Hastings. Hastings Police were able to locate the vehicle and also saw the driver weaving across the traffic lanes. The vehicle was stopped by officers on South M-37 Highway. Officers approached the driver and asked for his driver’s license and registration. An officer noticed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and his speech was slurred. The driver was asked to perform a few field agility tests, and a Breathalyzer test revealed that the driver’s alcohol level was over the legal limit. The driver was placed under arrest for operating under the influence. The passenger in the vehicle was subsequently placed under arrest for possession of marijuana after he dropped a bag of a leafy substance outside the window. The substance was tested and found to be marijuana. Both men were from Battle Creek and were lodged at the Barry County Jail. The report is being reviewed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Scam hits a snag: An honest seller A Hastings resident reported to the Hastings City Police Nov. 17 being targeted in a suspected scam. The reporting party stated that they had attempted to sell something on Craig’s List, for $1,000. They received a check from Texas for $4,800. Being honest, they had attempted to return the check via certified mail. The check was returned and they then called the police. “This is but one of the frauds that is running rampant involving Craig’s List, Face Book and eBay,” said Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. “Here’s how it works. Someone contacts you and negotiates a price for the item you are attempting to sell. This price negotiation makes the seller believe that the offer to purchase is valid. Once the selling price has been established, the purchaser sends a cashiers check but includes an extra amount in the check to cover incidental costs, i.e., taxes, license and insurance (if the purchase is a vehicle), etc. The buyer really doesn’t want your item, only the extra cash that you will send them. “If they can make one deal per day for several hundred or thousand dollars, they make a pretty good return for their effort,” explained Sarver. “And guess who has to pay back your local bank when your signed cashiers check is determined to be bogus? You guessed it. Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) or, in this case, let the seller beware.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 9 Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of with Esther Walton Snow aids hunters for opener, initial kill here light Weatherman gives tracking as cover spreads over state This is an article from the Hastings Banner from Nov. 17, 1949. Concentration of Nimrods in Barry areas greater than in 1948; estimated first day’s take at 20-25 Barry County’s deer hunters had a near perfect opening – both in their own “back yards” and in Michigan’s great northern whitetail areas. Daylight broke Tuesday with a light tracking snow spread over the local game areas. In the Upper Peninsula and the State’s game country in the northern part of the lower peninsula, a heavier white blanket had fallen. Temperatures dropped to the satisfaction of Tuesday’s successful hunters who had worried prior to the opening of the 16-day season about keeping their bucks for any period of time in the woods. Snow Tuesday night made yesterday’s hunting even better. While over 2,000 Barry sportsmen made their annual trek into the north country from nearly every cross road in Barry, the concentration of hunters in Barry’s own game areas was estimated at over 1,000 nimrods by Conservation Officer George Sumner. The number of hunters was even greater than last year. Despite the heavy concentration in the Yankee Springs area, the kill was light compared to last year’s harvest, Officer Sumner estimated, because of the reduced herd. Estimates of the kill Tuesday ranged from 20 to 25 in the game area, while more may have been taken in other sections of the county. Officer Sumner inspected nine bucks the first day and State Trapper Bill Hummel inspected seven at another point. The estimates of from 20 to 25 was made from additional information sources. Hunting pressure was particularly great in the Otis Lake area and there was even a substantiated report of a near fight over who shot what deer. The first deer to be displayed at the Banner office was brought in by a proud man by the name of Ernest Rice, 15, a freshman at Hastings High, who bagged a fat seven-pointer at 7:58 Tuesday morning. Ernest, hunting with his dad, Oscar, and his mother, who have a farm six miles out at State Road, used a 16-gauge shotgun and a slug to bring down his buck about three-quarters of a mile northwest of the fire tower in the area. The buck dropped struck in the back on the first shot. Ernest dressed him out himself but his Dad helped drag him in. An accommodating six-point buck was brought in by Dale Tobias, 22, who shot him at 9:30 off M-37 on the Robert Garrison farm near Scotts Oil station. Using a 12-gauge with slugs. Tobias knocked the buck down but the buck got up. He trailed him about two miles before finishing him off. When he first hit the buck, he was two miles from his car. When he finished him, the buck was 60 rods from the machine. Ted O’Laughlin helped drag him in. Tobias got his first shot at the deer from a distance of 18 rods. He got him three miles from his home and seven miles south of Hastings. Don Reynolds, 33, who operates the grocery store at Cressey, shot a dandy six-pointer at 1:45 Tuesday west and south of Otis Lake. Hunting with Les Enzian, 39, a carpenter, he used a 16-gauge with slugs and dropped his buck at a distance of 90 yards. The buck weighed about 150 pounds. Alfred Lake knocked down an eight-pointer about 8 a.m., also in the Otis Lake area. Neither Officer Sumner nor Hummel received any reports of illegal kills the first day. However, three men were arrested for hunting on the game sanctuary and three others for carrying loaded guns in their cars. The arrests were made by Officer Hummel and Jack Galbraith. Conservation department experts anticipate a deer harvest this year that will exceed the 100,000 taken last season which will end a two-year period of declining kill. The take has tapered down from the 1946 high point of 115,000 due mainly to starvation in the heavily hunted but browsed out areas of Crawford, Oscoda, Roscommon and Montmorency counties. However, these same counties still should provide more deer than others, according to I.H. Bartlette. As in past seasons, hunters operating in the northern lower peninsula were expected to harvest 75 percent of their take Tuesday, Wednesday and today, while Upper Peninsula hunters are expected to accomplish that score by the end of this week. Only in southern Michigan is the bow hunter out of step with the rules. Hunting here, is limited to buckshot, ball or slug loads. Hunters hunting away from home and who have bagged their deer, may avoid spoilage in the event of warm weather by obtaining a special permit from Conservation officers authorizing them to have deer processed and stored at locker plants for future transportation home. Hunters planning to save venison for some special occasion more than 60 days after the end of the season are advised by the Conservation Department to get storage permits when they pack the meat away. In the 60-day period no permit is needed. The Conservation Department has also requested that no more applications to hunt in the Western Michigan anterless deer season be submitted. Drawings were completed October 20. Everyone wins when you make charitable gifts It’s Thanksgiving time again. Like everyone, you have many things in your life for which you are thankful. And you may want to show your appreciation for what you have by making a gift to a charitable organization. If you do, both you and the charitable group can come out ahead. Of course, it’s no secret that 2009 has been a pretty rough year, with most of us feeling the effects of the recession in one way or another. Consequently, you may feel that you can’t really afford to make charitable gifts right now. But there’s probably never been a more urgent need for these gifts, as the distressed economy has led to a decline in contributions for charities across the country. Further-more, your charitable gift can provide you with some distinct economic advantages. Specifically, by making charitable contributions, you can gain these tax benefits: • You can take an immediate tax deduction. If you itemize your taxes, you can deduct your contributions to charitable organizations, as long as they are “tax qualified.” (Be sure to ask the organization if it has tax-qualified status.) Your tax deductions for charitable contributions are generally limited to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income. (If you want to claim a deduction for the 2009 tax year, you’ll need to make your contribution before Jan. 1.) • You can avoid capital gains taxes. If you want to support a charitable group, you’re not limited to making cash contributions — you can also donate other assets, such as stocks or real estate. If you’ve held these assets for a long time, their value may have risen considerably, despite the volatility of the financial and real estate markets the past couple of years. If they have appreciated, and you wanted to sell then, you’d have to pay capital gains taxes on your profits. But if you donate these assets, you can avoid the capital gains liability while still claiming the tax deduction. • You can remove assets from your taxable estate. In 2010, the estate tax is repealed, but it will be back in 2011. Estate taxes can be heavy, and if your heirs aren’t prepared for them, they may have to sell assets to pay them. To possibly help avoid this problem, you may want to reduce the value of your taxable estate. One way of doing this — and of also receiving an immediate income tax deduction — is to donate assets, such as investments and property, to a charitable group. If you want to still enjoy the benefits of these assets while you’re alive, you could transfer them to a charitable remainder trust, which can then sell them and reinvest the proceeds, out of which you could receive an income stream for life. Upon your death, the charity you have designated will receive the remainder of the trust’s assets. (To properly establish this type of trust, you’ll need to work with a qualified legal advisor.) As you can see, the old saying “when you give, you also receive” is certainly true when it comes to making charitable donations. So, during the upcoming holiday season, be as generous as possible — to charitable groups Southern Michigan Cellular Co. is proposing the construction of a 300’ self-support lattice style telecommunications tower facility located at 4131 Goodwill Road, Hastings, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan 49058. The proposed development will include a 100’ x 100’ fenced compound. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed project on historic properties include in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Carol Sullivan, RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #: 09101606 77540366 “ S t r etchi n g ” THISS AUTO Hastings Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77540636 Quality Repairs • Best Value! MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE CONSULTING Tim Rittersdorf GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. & Volunteer Center Birthdays come but once a year, So this year it should be clear You’re the best, there’s no debating So hope you have a “Happy Eighty” Love, Jim & all your kids! Send Jerilee Hostetler a card to celebrate on her day Nov. 27! 7601 Bayne Rd, Woodland MI 48897 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR FLOORING FOR THE 2008-2010 BUILDING TRADES HOUSE TCRittersdorf@aol.com COUNTY OF BARRY REQUEST FOR BIDS (estimated mileage listed) 100% of your contribution stays right here in Barry County! Happy 80 Jerilee • NOTICE • Licensed Insurance Counselor P.O. Box 42, Lowell, MI 49331 BARRY COUNTY WILL ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES 845,000 lbs. of food through food pantries and fresh food initiatives throughout Barry County last year. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 19.30 -.06 AT&T 27.10 +.82 CMS Energy Corp 14.05 -.66 Coca-Cola Co 58.19 +1.32 Dow Chemical Co 27.98 -1.44 Exxon Mobil 75.97 +.94 Family Dollar Stores 31.05 +1.16 First Financial Bancorp 13.60 +.76 Flowserve CP 101.97 -4.51 Ford Motor Co 8.81 -.17 Intl Bus Machine 127.93 -.70 JCPenney Co 29.23 -.63 Johnson & Johnson 63.18 +.99 Kellogg Co 53.91 +.51 McDonald’s Corp 64.22 +.65 Pfizer Inc 18.31 +.37 Sears Holding 71.06 -5.26 Spartan Motors 5.25 -.02 TCF Financial 13.11 +1.14 Walmart Stores 54.85 +1.19 Gold $166.60 +$26.10 Silver $18.49 +.12 Dow Jones Average 10433.71 -3.71 Volume on NYSE 951M -21M NOTICE OF INITIATION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings Your Barry County United Way gift helped deliver over STOCKS The • Auto Body Repair • A/C Service & Repair • Wheel Alignment • Mechanical Repairs & Service Thanks to you… and to yourself. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ® “Your repair dollars go further at” Sixty years ago, opening day of deer season, like today, was prefaced with days of preparation and plenty of anticipation. As reported last week, opening day in 1948 was the first time since 1926 that hunting with a gun was allowed in Barry County. Many hunters had formed the habit of heading north -- some to the northern parts of this peninsula and others across the straits. But since the Mackinac Bridge wasn’t opened until Nov. 1, 1957, hunting in the U.P. in 1949, for local residents, meant long lines at ferry boats and an even longer commute. While the state can still regulate how many deer a hunter can take, and human ingenuity has allowed quick access to the Upper Peninsula, one thing over which man has no impact is the weather on opening day. Snow, on Nov. 15, 2009, was a distant memory. But not Nov. 15, 1949. EDWARD JONES 77528605 A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS 07530441 From TIME to TIME 2004 Ford Crown Victoria - 131,841 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #1 - 238,103 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #2 - 155,229 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #3 - 195,785 miles; 1984 GMC Gruman - 268,286 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Malibu - 123,600 miles. These vehicles will be sold AS-IS. Vehicles are available for review at: Barry County Sheriff’s Department, 1212 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID” AND THE YEAR/MAKE /DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE THAT YOUR BID IS FOR. All sealed bids must be sent to: County Administration, Barry County, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM on DECEMBER 7, 2009. Barry County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the County deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. 77540767 Bids must be received by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Send to Paul Blacken, Assistant Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, MI 49046; or contact by phone at 269-623-2327 for more information. Detailed information is available on the school website: www.dkschools.org 77540718 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 10, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 �Page 10 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael K Raber and Betty J Raber, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 1136250, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 13/100 Dollars ($99,362.13), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 111, Middleville Downs Addition Number 5 to the Village of Middleville, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540325 File #289885F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Rebecca J. Bobilya 7433 South M 43 Highway Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540699 File Number: 401.0400 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Ben Meehan & Kelly Meehan, regarding the property at 1021 W Main Middleville, MI 49333. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 9467432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738. Dated: November 26, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation Our File No: 09-17023 ASAP# 3351465 11/26/2009 77540675 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Kevin L. Oly and Marie A. Oly 12262 Oakwood Shores Wayland, MI 49348 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 5021331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540729 File Number: 310.7033 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa A. Short, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2003, and recorded on June 17, 2003 in instrument 1106627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen And 53/100 Dollars ($94,517.53), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 13 of H. J. Kenfield Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540053 File #292956F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Michael D Harvey and Sandra Harvey, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8361 S Clark Rd, Nashville, MI 49073-9518. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540434 File # 296090F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Jack Grizzle and Nancy Grizzle, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property known as 7869 COUGAR DRIVE, DELTON, MI 49046 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. ("Designated Agent"), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-5397400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Jack Grizzle and Nancy Grizzle also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") at its website www. michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738 (Tel). Pub Date: November 26, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 ASAP# 3352358 77540702 11/26/2009 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): Robert Bassett Wendy Bassett Property Address: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 11/23/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 313-583-3336 (Loan Modification Dept.) loanmods@millerlaw.biz Case No. 09MI00941-4 Dated: November 26, 2009 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PUR77540736 POSE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason D. Brinkhuis and Jennifer L. Brinkhuis aka Jennifer Brinkhuis , husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2003 and recorded February 10, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121993, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($196,795.63) including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, excepting therefrom the South Four Hundred Eighty feet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540731 File No. 241.5597 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Rosenberger and Ruth Rosenberger, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110929, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Four and 91/100 Dollars ($75,934.91) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Block C, Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540407 File No. 283.0423 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Steven Ehrhardt 11900 Bird Road Dowling, MI 49017 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540678 File Number: 326.0371 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JAMES W. SUTHERLAND, A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005, and recorded on April 19, 2005, in Document No. 1145092, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($157,118.93), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 3, 2009 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE SOUTH 1320 FEET OF THE WEST 1 / 2 OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, EXCEPT THE WEST 230 FEET THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 2, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77539998 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 66/100 Dollars ($145,883.66), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540320 File #268975F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Jose E Morin and Debbie Morin, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6522 Lindsey Rd, Delton, MI 490468770. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540428 File # 295811F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Rick Fuller and Nancy Fuller, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 5505 Keller Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9768. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 20, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 20, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77540431 File # 293705F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Duane Van Buren and Robin Van Buren 14675 South Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority ("MSHDA") website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer's designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer's Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800968-0738. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 356.3214 77540672 ASAP# 3351573 11/26/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter John Dzioba, Jr., an unmarried man and Bridgette Magee, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005 in instrument 1141551, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three And 63/100 Dollars ($113,353.63), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence East 215 feet; thence North 520 feet; thence West 215 feet; thence South 520 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540090 File #288007F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arloa M. Raffler, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Co. DBA Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 13/100 Dollars ($128,775.13), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36, Glasgow Addition, to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, except that part lying East of CK and S Railroad, Also except commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 35, Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings; thence West 66 feet, thence South to the North line of Lot 37; thence East 66 feet, thence in a Northerly Direction to the Place of Beginning, all in Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540109 File #269116F02 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP DLNP Notices Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure REGULAR BOARD MEETING Sale NOVEMBER 11, 2009 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Allegiance. Present: Flint, Greenfield, Hanshaw, Bellmore, WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Hawthorne, Lee, Carr. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Approved the Agenda as presented. MILITARY DUTY. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Postponed action on Resolution #2009-116, rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In Budget Resolution by roll call vote. Approved Resolution #2009-117, Compensation that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tenResolution by roll call vote. dered at sale, plus interest. Approved Resolution #2009-118, 2010 Board MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Meetings & Holiday Schedule. Approved Resolution #2009-119, to approve the conditions of a mortgage made by Peggy Long modifications and amendments to the Hastings and Bruce Long, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Area Joint Land Use Plan by roll call vote. Agreed to no longer implement Ordinance Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's #2005-106, Cost Recovery Ordinance by roll call successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 10, vote. 2004 in instrument 1133734, and assigned by said Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as Respectfully submitted, assignee as documented by an assignment, in Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Attested to by, there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Jim Carr, Supervisor 77540727 sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four www.rutlandtownship.org Hundred Twenty-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($131,428.06), including interest at 5.5% per Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale annum. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTUnder the power of sale contained in said mortING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION gage and the statute in such case made and proWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place MILITARY DUTY. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In Said premises are situated in Township of that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit- Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten- described as: The East 660 feet of the South 660 dered at sale, plus interest. feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 except the MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in West 210 feet of the South 350 feet, also except the the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D East 300 feet of the South 633 feet of Section 1, Dekleine, a Married Person and Jacob Dekleine, a Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Married Person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN The redemption period shall be 12 months from AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated the date of such sale, unless determined abanDecember 20, 2006, and recorded on January 2, doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in 2007 in instrument 1174492, in Barry county which case the redemption period shall be 30 days records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is from the date of such sale. claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Dated: November 12, 2009 Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five For more information, please call: And 03/100 Dollars ($75,455.03), including interest FC X (248) 593-1302 at 7.25% per annum. Trott & Trott, P.C. Under the power of sale contained in said mort- Attorneys For Servicer gage and the statute in such case made and pro- 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, File #289055F01 77540099 or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at MORTGAGE SALE 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. This firm is a debt collector attempting to Said premises are situated in Village of collect a debt. Any information we obtain will Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are be used for that purpose. Please contact our described as: Unit 12 of East Town Homes office at the number below if you are in active Condominium, a Condominium, according to the military duty. Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1074113, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be in the Office of Barry County of Register of Deeds rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In and designated as Barry County Condominium that event, your damages, if any, shall be limitSubdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in gen- ed solely to the return of the bid amount teneral common elements and limited common eledered at sale, plus interest. ments as set forth in said Master Deed and as MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage Amended. made by Kay Property Partners, LLC, a Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from limited liability company of 99 Monroe Avenue NW, the date of such sale, unless determined aban- suite 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Mortgagors to doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Pierson-Gibbs Homes, Inc., a Michigan corporation which case the redemption period shall be 30 days of 8706 Gratiot, Box 488, Richmond, MI 48062, Mortgagee, dated the Second (2nd) day of April, from the date of such sale. 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Dated: November 12, 2009 Deeds for the County of Barry and State of For more information, please call: Michigan on the Twenty-Ninth (29th) day of April, FC C (248) 593-1301 2008 in Instrument 20080429-0004595, Barry Trott & Trott, P.C. County Records, on which mortgage there is Attorneys For Servicer claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 sum of Nine Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Five Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Hundred Fifty-Four and 56/100 ($954,554.56) 77540122 File #273914F02 Dollars. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity havNOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by This firm is a debt collector attempting to col- said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, by virtue of lect a debt. Any information we obtain will be the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort- such case made and provided, notice is hereby gage made by SUSAN E. COLE, a single woman given that on Thursday, the 7th day of January, ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan 2010 at One o’clock p.m. local time, said mortgage banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the highest bidder, on the East steps of the Barry "Mortgagee"), dated October 8, 2007, and recorded County Courthouse located at 220 W. State Street, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Hastings, Michigan 49058, of the premises County, Michigan on October 24, 2007, as described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as Instrument No. 20071024-0003436 (the may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore"Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the said, on said mortgage with interest thereon at ten Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares percent (10%) per annum and all legal costs, the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to probe due for principal and interest on the Mortgage tect its interest in the premises. Which said premisthe sum of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Thirty es are described as follows: All certain pieces or Three and 95/100 Dollars ($136,033.95). No suit or parcels of land situate in the Township of Yankee proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the Springs, in the County of Barry and State of debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Michigan, and described as follows: to wit: Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of Units 18, 19, 20 and 21, Whispering Pines sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in Condominium, a Condominium according to the such case made and provided, and to pay the Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1161320; above amount, with interest, as provided in the First Amendment to the Master Deed recorded in Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens- Instrument No. 1164262 in the Office of the Barry es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under- County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 46, signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed together with rights in general common elements by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue and limited common elements as set forth in said to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Master Deed and as described as Act 59 of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Public Acts of 1978 as amended. More Commonly Thursday the 17th day of December, 2009, at one Known as: Units 18, 19, 20 and 21 Whispering o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by Pines Condominium. the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Tax I.D.: #08-16-370-018-00; 08-16-370-019-00; 08-16-370-020-00; & 08-16-370-021-00. Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of During the six months immediately following the Michigan, and are described as follows: sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in Lot 42, Gackler's Payne Lake Plat, part of the the event that the property is determined to be Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the prop10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, erty may be redeemed during the 30 days immediMichigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 72 ately following the sale. Together with all the improvements erected on Dated: November 23, 2009 the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, Cheryl A. Cameron (P52497) and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace- D’Luge, Miles, Miles & Cameron, P.L.C. ments and additions. 67 N. Walnut Commonly known as: 11928 Lakeridge Drive, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Wayland, Michigan 49348 (586) 468-7511 P.P. #08-16-085-042-00 Pierson-Gibbs Homes, Inc. Notice is further given that the length of the Mortgagee redemption period will be six (6) months from the 8706 Gratiot, Box 488 date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If Richmond, MI 48062 77540763 the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: November 19, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77540341 1728509-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Knauss, a single man and Laura Denisty, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2008, and recorded on October 10, 2008 in instrument 200810100009957, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to Member First Family of Companies, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Fifty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($115,055.32), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Fifteen (15) and the South Fofty-two (42) feet of Lot Thirteen (13) of Block Nine (9) of the Lincoln Park Addition to-the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. according to the recorded Flat thereot; The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540704 File #294532F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 24, 2002, given by JAY DONALD DEKLEINE and SHARON KAY DEKLEINE, as Mortgagor, to WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK, as Mortgagee, as recorded on April 29, 2002 as Document No. 1079562 of Barry County Records, Pages 1 through 5 and on April 30, 2002, in Liber 2234 of Allegan Records on Pages 30 through 34, together with all amendments and modifications, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 1, 2009, for principal and interest, the sum of $204,957.06; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage; the power of sale in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; and the Mortgagee having exercised and hereby exercising its right of acceleration as a result of the default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Barry County Circuit Court, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying amounts due and unpaid under said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, and any and all other lawful charges and expenditures from the date of this notice until said date of sale, the lands in said mortgage is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County (as to Parcel 1) and Township of Wayland, Allegan County (as to parcel 2) and commonly known as 3555 Lisa Lane, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence South 2º 21’03” West 91.00 feet; thence North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet; thence South 20º 09’ 36” East 210.94 feet; thence South 44º44’ 20” West 107.47 feet; thence North 06º 36’ 42” West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above-described parcel and between said parcel and the shore of Gun Lake; together with all riparian rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31, a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence South 815.37 feet; thence South 05º 48’ 01” East 167.97 feet; thence South 88º 14’ 34” East 12.66 feet; thence South 39º 49’ 48” East 49.96 feet; thence South 62º 45’ 43” West 110.64 feet; thence North 02º 21’ 03” East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Dated: November 10, 2009 West Michigan Community Bank, Mortgagee CUNNINGHAM DALMAN, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee /s/ Ronald J. Vander Veen Ronald J. Vander Veen 321 Settlers Road, P.O. Box 1767 Holland, MI 49422-1767 (616) 392-1821 This notice is given in efforts to collect a debt owed to West Michigan Community Bank. Any information provided in response to this notice will 77540171 be used for that purpose. SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING NOV. 10, 2009 Five Board members present, Phillips & Partridge absent, County Comm. Gibson, 3 guests. Approved consent agenda. Adopted 2010 Salary Resolution. Accepted Walker, Fluke & Sheldon audit proposal. Established a sewer fund and transferred $50,000 to it. Advanced $20,000 to Carlton Township for sewer engineering. Amended budget in Street Lights and Treasurer’s FICA accounts. Meeting adjourned at 8:05. Submitted by: Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor 77540716 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Boze, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2008 and recorded November 20, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081120-0011222, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 54/100 Dollars ($138,911.54) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Except Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 1,148.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet for the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 396 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540748 File No. 310.6325 �Page 12 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marie E. Timmons, a single woman and Maryann L. Timmons, a single woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 8, 2005 and recorded July 15, 2005 in Instrument Number 1149542, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A11CB, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-K under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated September 1, 2005 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six and 91/100 Dollars ($103,346.91) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 3, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 16 and 17 of Block C of Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77539988 File No. 225.1119 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Babcock, a married person and Dawn Babcock, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 4, 2003, and recorded on June 13, 2003 in instrument 1106457, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six And 20/100 Dollars ($72,436.20), including interest at 4.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, lying South and Westerly of the highway running through same, now located; except the part described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 4; thence North 300 feet; thence East 145.2 feet; thence South 300 feet; thence West 145.2 feet to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539888 File #287777F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonathan A. Hurless and Lori A. Hurless, husband and wife, to First Franklin a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 18, 2005 in Instrument Number 1144979, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2005-FFH1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($253,874.08) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East, 4063.14 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East, 644.53 feet along the North line of Chippewa Trail according to the recorded plat of Alegonquin Shores as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 54 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East 254.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 248.06 feet; thence Southerly 83.71 feet along the centerline of Hammond Road and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 256.82 feet and the chord of which bears South 10 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West, 83.34 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds West, 171.94 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West, 234.55 feet along said North line of Chippewa Trail to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540743 File No. 269.5225 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Harris, Jr., a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 12, 2007 in instrument 1181606, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($95,028.54), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly for 220 feet; thence Southerly 198 feet; thence Easterly 220 feet; thence Northerly 198 feet to the point of beginning, Assyria Township, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point 220 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence continuing West 5 feet; thence South 294 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 96 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540209 File #289092F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($181,997.89), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 396.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3351615 11/26/2009, 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009, 77540693 12/17/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Cross, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Saxon Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 16, 2007, and recorded on October 14, 2009 in instrument 200910140010145, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Six And 11/100 Dollars ($156,546.11), including interest at 9.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Following described premises situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry and State of Michigan to-wit: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of section 27 Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 645.00 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds West 225.00 feet along said North line; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds West 384.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East 225.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 01 seconds East 384.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539858 File #268206F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mildred J. Martin, a married woman and Donald Martin, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in Liber 1985, Page 1260, Eaton County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-WMC2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($92,516.88) including interest at 7.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the or inside of the main entrance to the Courthouse Bldg. in Charlotte, MI in Eaton County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: the part of Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 6 West, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as follows: commencing 907.1 feet South of Northeast corner of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 46 degrees East 217.5 feet along the center of the Highway, thence North 34 degrees 20 minutes West 144.5 feet more or less to Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwesterly along said lake to the West line of said Section 19, thence South to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Lot 1, plat of Sandy Haven, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 26, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540275 File No. 269.5242 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Sixty Five & 36/100 ($62,065.36), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of Land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, T3N, R8W, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47' 30" West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12' 30" West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39' 30" East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45' 30" East 134 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 11/12/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee ______________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77540084 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A. Milbourn, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2007 and recorded July 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1183076, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 73/100 Dollars ($91,388.73) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 22, Town 22 North, Range 7 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 112 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 22; thence North 20 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West 148.91 feet along the Northeasterly line of lands deeded to the State of Michigan for highway purposes; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds West 330.71 feet along the East line of M-66; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 368 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 470 feet to the South line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds West 316.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540753 File No. 617.1795 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald P. Wood, a married man and Roberta L. Wood, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 9, 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161316, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC4 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Two And 77/100 Dollars ($104,162.77), including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Northwesterly 100 feet of Lot 13 of the plat of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 2, also described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 13 of Smith's Lakeview Estates No. 1, thence South 41 degrees 43 minutes East along Southerly boundary of West State Road 100 feet; thence South 48 degrees 17 minutes West 165.44 feet; thence North 60 degrees 47 minutes West 105 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 13; thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540003 File #248096F02 Advent services begin in local churches Caledonia Caledonia United Methodist Church invites everyone to join them as they move into the Advent season full of “unexpected” events. Worship services are Sundays at 10 a.m. with nursery and Sunday School during the service. The church is located at 250 Vine Street in Caledonia. For more information, call 616891-8669. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center Street, 269-945-3014, is hosting a Saint Nicholas brunch at 11 a.m. in the Gury Parish House following the 10 a.m. Holy Communion service Sunday, Dec. 6. On Saturday, Dec. 12, a celebration of new ministry will be held at 2:30 p.m. for Rev. Gretchen Weller with Bishop Robert Gepert presiding. A reception will follow the service. Middleville Sunday, Dec. 6, the First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, will host the Thornapple Wind Band which will present its Christmas concert at 2 p.m., with a reception following the performance. Admission is free. At 6 p.m. “One Small Child” will be performed by the Senior Servants Choir. Music in this musical comes from the rich history of Christian music. Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 269-795-9726. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville will host matins, or morning prayer, at 8:45, followed by Divine Service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Each Wednesday, the church hosts a potluck at 6, followed by evening prayer at 7 p.m. The potluck Dec. 2 will be Italian; Dec. 9, casserole; Dec. 16, Mexican; and Dec. 23, soup and bread potluck. The church is located at 908 W. Main St. Call 269-795-2391. The Middleville United Methodist Church will present “Are you Coming?” a time of song and drama by the children and youths of the church Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. The church is located at 111 Church St. Call 269795-9266 for more information. Orangeville Orangeville Baptist Church will host a Christmas meal Thursday, Dec. 3, at noon and on Sundays Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 11:00 a.m. The services include Christmas messages. The children’s program “The Christmas Carol” will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. A caroling service will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south of Gun Lake, 269-664-4377. Continuing a J-Ad Graphics tradition The Banner, the community papers and the Reminder will list on a space-available basis events open to the public in area churches during this holiday season. Information should be sent via e-mail to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. Information will be listed on a weekly basis and should be sent by Tuesday at 10 a.m. each week. Please include the type of event, date and time and only events that are open to the public. Churches which are having fundraising events are encouraged to purchase advertising for those events. Since these events will be published on a space-available basis, organizers also may want to consider purchasing advertising. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen R. Childers and Felisha J. Childers, his wife, to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23, 1998 and recorded August 13, 1998 in Instrument Number 1016462, and re-recorded to correct legal 10/16/1998 in Instrument Number 1019485, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 92/100 Dollars ($65,127.92) including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point on the North Section line South 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 second West 758.00 feet from the North one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds West 199.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 seconds West 252.39 feet to the centerline of Kellogg Road; thence along the centerline of Kellogg Road North 34 degrees 21 minutes 55 seconds East 235.53 feet to the North line of Section 36; thence along said Section line North 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 seconds East 122.02 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540738 File No. 241.5644 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, and Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal description submitted to and recorded by Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($259,127.90) including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, commencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540709 File No. 356.3007 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56B DISTRICT COURT FOR BARRY COUNTY CASE NO. 09-1684 SP MILLER MESSENGER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. OGULBE M. and DANYNA EICHHOLZ, jointly and severally, DEFENDANT. __________________________________/ James N. Rodbard (P38328) James N. Rodbard P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 405 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 130 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 342-6000 __________________________________/ AMENDED ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 9th day of November, 2009, PRESENT: HONORABLE Gary R. Holman, District Judge On September 22, 2009, Plaintiff Miller Messenger Properties, LLC filed a Complaint for Possession After Land Contract Forfeiture against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz in this Court concerning a parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant Easterly 454 feet from the Northwest corner of the East 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28; thence Southerly 587 feet parallel with the West line of said East 50 acres; thence Easterly 371 feet more or less to the East line of said East 50 acres; thence Northerly 587 feet along side East line being the East 1/8 line Section 28, to the East-West 1/4 line thereof, thence Westerly 371 feet more or less to the place of beginning, Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 66 feet thereof appurtenant to land adjoining the South side of described parcel, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan (the “Premises”). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignees, legatees, devisees and/or heirs shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law, as the District Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on or before the 31st day of December, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by default against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignee, legatee, devisee and/or heir for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Honorable Gary R. Holman 77540104 District Court Judge FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie Lucas, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006, and recorded on August 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1169004, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five and 67/100 ($168,455.67) including interest at the rate of 9.12500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Commencing at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet to the Place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 245.87 feet, thence North 86 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds East 428.00 feet to the centerline OF M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said center line 263.18 feet, thence South 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds West 555.54 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel C: Beginning at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 Seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet, thence North 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 555.45 feet to the centerline of M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said centerline 224.06 feet, thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds West on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 662.39 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5286 Stimpson Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: November 12, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77540149 Case No. 09MI01807-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Holton, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2008, and recorded on August 18, 2008 in instrument 200808180008343, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Nine And 65/100 Dollars ($81,439.65), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 720.57 feet along the North line of said Section 14 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 821.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 07 seconds East 19.59 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds East 259.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 7 seconds West 841.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 265.00 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539671 File #287424F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Doxtader and Teresa M. Doxtader, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on February 6, 2007 in instrument 1176107, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Loan Trust 2007-8XS as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Four Hundred Three And 04/100 Dollars ($90,403.04), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot(s) 6, Block 10, H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the Village, now City, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9; thence North 67.50 feet along the West line of said Lot 6; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 67.50 feet to the South line of Lot 7 of said Plat; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540681 File #223016F04 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James C. Deitz, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded October 31, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155439, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 40/100 Dollars ($122,069.40) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1896.02 feet along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section to a point which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 766.10 feet for the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 473.00 feet along the West line of Middleville Manor Addition and its Northerly extension thereof; thence Southwesterly 62.74 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 62.61 feet; thence Southwesterly 49.29 feet along a 220.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 49.19 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 284.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 60.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.02 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 98.90 feet; thence Northeasterly 21.12 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 87 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds East 21.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 131.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 131.44 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540402 File No. 617.0308 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J Stanley and Michelle Stanley, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2005 and recorded November 30, 2005 in Instrument # 1156902 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006W1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($116,118.39) including interest 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 13, Barry County, Michigan. Also, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 13, Barry County Records; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West 26.50 feet along the North line of said Lot 28; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.90 feet; thence South 83 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East 98.07 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of Lot 24 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 30.00 feet from the said Northwest corner of Lot 28; thence South 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West, 30.00 feet to the place of beginning. All in the Northwest one quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Note: Taxes are assessed for tax purposes as follows: Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 13, Barry County Records, also, beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East along the North line of said Lot, 56.83 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.40 feet; thence South 01 degree 01 minute 30 seconds West 36.23 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 808 Greenwood St, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/12/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77540166 Our File No: 09-15534 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Spongberg, a married man and Summer Spongberg, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004472, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Four And 93/100 Dollars ($92,324.93), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 6, Block 62, excepting therefrom the South 47 feet, Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The South 47 feet of Lot 6, Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540687 File #223532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leroy B. Fox, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2006, and recorded on August 28, 2006 in instrument 1169153, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One And 20/100 Dollars ($104,271.20), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26, a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East line of Market Street Plat, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 89; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East 241.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 17 of the plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 42; thence South 01 degrees 05 minutes 04 seconds West, along the Southerly extension of said West line of Lot 17, a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line, 164.33 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16.5 feet either side of a line described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the above described parcel and running thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East along the West line of said parcel and the Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feet the South line of Market Street and the point of ending; together with all the improvements erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances and fixtures which are part of the property The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540334 File #293207F01 �Page 14 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner PUBLIC FORUM, continued from page 8 “Well, I agree that the fees are excessive,” he said. “... We’ve spent over $20,000 in legal fees just on the Freedom of Information (Act) requests made by the recall committee. ... I have a responsibility to protect the privacy of the township residents and employees, and I’m not a lawyer. Anything that was questionable was given to the attorney for review, and, now that I have a little more ... experience, that number of items sent to attorney Sparks is lessening.” While Bill Robinson, chairman of the recall committee had previously alleged that Sparks charges an hourly fee of about $300 for his services, Stoneburner claimed that Sparks’ fee for reviewing information is $180 an hour. The state FOIA is referenced a second time in the petitions, wherein it is alleged that the board committed numerous violations of the act by abusing its allowance for extensions and denying certain information. “The only requests that were denied involved information that, by law, could not be given out or items that we did not have,” Stoneburner claimed. Responding to allegations involving FOIA violations, Miller said that, while the petition for his recall specifies that he has denied information contained in e-mails, he said his lack of familiarity with computers prevents him from honoring any requests that might have been e-mailed to him. “My granddaughter set up e-mail for me,” he said. “I have not used it. I don’t wanna use it. At this time, I can’t even recall how to get on it. ... I will tell you, right now, I am computer-illiterate.” LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Sanker, a single man and Jennifer A. Griffin,a single woman, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007, and recorded on May 17, 2007 in instrument 1180681, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty And 72/100 Dollars ($130,420.72), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 60, Misty Ridge No. 3, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540282 File #290044F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Sharon A. Mann, Single, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003, and recorded on September 15, 2003, in Instrument Number 1113309, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $62,411.14 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 3.250%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 20 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 12 rods; thence West 20 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence East 20 rods to the place of beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77540157 L0437MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brenda Moore and Cameron Moore, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chemical Bank West, Mortgagee, dated March 26, 2004, and recorded on April 9, 2004 in instrument 1125111, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine And 54/100 Dollars ($114,539.54), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 3, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel in the West 1/2 of Section 25, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of Section 25, then West 14 rods, thence South 40 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 5, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77539896 File #286463F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott K. Pearson, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 9, 2005, and recorded on June 17, 2005 in instrument 1148217, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Three Thousand Thirty-One And 01/100 Dollars ($93,031.01), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 58 feet off and from the Northside of the South one half of Lots 1012 and 1013 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof subject to easements, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540371 File #290225F01 Of the allegations regarding violations of the Open Meetings Act (OMA), it is contended in the petitions that the board violated the OMA during its July 8 meeting, which saw the board discharge Mark Doster from his position as an officer of the Prairieville Township Police Department. Enacted more than 30 years ago, the OMA details, among other things, the transparency of actions and information that government bodies are required to facilitate. Earlier this month, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Evans determined after an investigation by the Michigan State Police that the board unintentionally violated the OMA on two separate occasions, including one instance during its July 8 meeting. In letters from Evans to the board, Evans explained his determination, writing, “On July 8, 2009, the board went into closed session to consider the disciplining of an employee without the request of the employee. A public body may meet in closed session to discuss the discipline of an employee if the named person requests a closed hearing.” Stoneburner claimed that the decision to go into a closed session was erroneous, but done to protect Doster’s privacy. “According to Prosecuting Attorney Tom Evans, the board made an unintentional, procedural error by going into closed session without officer Mark Doster being present, and I agree with that,” Stoneburner said. “It was done to read a letter from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. We wanted to protect his privacy, and we only read the letter, we did not have any discussion or make any votes in that (closed) meeting.” According to the draft minutes of the July 8 meeting, the board entered into a closed session at 9:15 p.m. and returned to a session open to the public 47 minutes later, at 10:02 p.m. Regarding allegations of poor township management, the petitions suggest that the township lacks policies and procedures for its various departments. Miller refuted the allegation. “We do have a set of policies and proce- LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geoffrey S Cook and Michelle L Forman nka Michelle L Cook wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003 in instrument 1097436, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 31/100 Dollars ($50,735.31), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 7, Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540203 File #286350F01 dures, but they’re old,” he said. “I think they ... came into being about 1970 or the ‘70s. We are now in the process of updating that. We have a committee that are working on new policies and procedures.” Of the allegations regarding nepotism and conflicts of interest, the petition for Stoneburner’s recall alleges that both of these allegations are evidenced by Jennifer Van Overloop, Stoneburner’s daughter, being the vice-chairwoman of the township’s commission that oversees its parks and recreation department; Glen Stoneburner, Jim Stoneburner’s cousin, being employed by Professional Code Inspections, a company that provides administrative services to the township; and Julie Stoneburner, Glen Stoneburner’s wife, being the township’s deputy treasurer. “I’m very proud of my family and how they are involved,” Stoneburner said. “Julie Stoneburner was appointed by the treasurer, Deb Newhouse. ... I had no influence over Deb in her selection. ... Glen Stoneburner’s worked for PCI longer than I’ve been township supervisor. I have no control over his employment at PCI, nor did ... his working for PCI ever influence my decision to hire their company. We did that as a board to get them to do work for us as they do for Barry County and many other townships across Michigan. ... And my daughter, Jennifer, is on the parks board, and I’m very proud of that, but ... my only influence was one vote, the same as many of you in the room had.” Van Overloop was one of five people elected to five seats on the parks board in the November 2008 election. Before the forum concluded, Stoneburner, Owens and Miller were given the opportunity to make closing statements. “I’m very proud of our board,” Stoneburner said. “... I feel that our board is very proactive, and we’re not afraid of change. Change is tough, and it’s hard to accomplish change. I’m proud of our accomplishments, and I will continue to work hard for all the residents of Prairieville Township.” Owens echoed Stoneburner, saying, “I’m very proud of our board. I think all five of us have done a great job. I think we’re proactive. We have a vision. We want to improve the township. I hope you support us and our changes. That’s what we were trying to do. It’s all improvement. We’ll try to keep costs down and do a good job for you.” In his closing statement, Miller reflected on the democratic process. “This meeting is a perfect example of democracy in its finest,” he said. “We came here, tonight, as friends; I hope we leave as friends. All we want is what’s best for Prairieville Township, Barry County, the state of Michigan and this fine country.” Eddy concluded the forum by urging people not to sign the petitions and to write letters to the editors of newspapers in support of the township officials. He claimed that, while the recall is based on “minor issues that have been inflated into supposed significance by the recall committee,” the recall committee’s efforts, however erroneous, could bring about positive results. “Our committee thinks that a lot of good can result from this recall effort,” he said. “Because we know that the allegations have been taken seriously by the board members. And that provides an opportunity for improvement, which will not only benefit them but we, too. For instance, the board members see a need for better communication, not only between themselves, but also with us, the people whose business they conduct. “... Let’s all get back to using common sense and use recall only for serious offenses,” he added. “These offenses are not biggies.” Public Hearing HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Proposed 2010 Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Township hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2010 township General Fund and Library Fund Budgets. The Board may not adopt the proposed 2010 budgets until after the public hearing. The proposed property tax rate to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for inspection after December 1 by appointment with the Clerk. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 269-948-9690 office Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77540440 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 451 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 451. TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS FOR PARCELS ON EAST MILL STREET BETWEEN BOLTWOOD STREET AND MICHIGAN AVENUE was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the 23rd of November 2009. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77540765 CELEBRATE!! 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While the possibility of a new township hall provided some of the forum’s focus, much of the forum was devoted to the township officials addressing the allegations specified in the petitions, which contend that, together, the officials have committed violations of both the Open Meetings Act and the state Freedom of Information Act, spent public funds in both wasteful and unauthorized ways, poorly managed the township, practiced nepotism and have conflicts of interest. Regarding allegations of wasteful and unauthorized spending, it is alleged in the petitions that the board members have spent excessive amounts of money on attorney fees to review requests for information made under the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The state FOIA was adopted in 1976 and established guidelines for what information can be obtained from the government by the public and how the public may obtain such information. Under the state FOIA, public bodies have five days to reply to requests for information, unless unusual circumstances exist, in which case public body can request extensions of up to 10 business days. The act allows government bodies to charge “reasonable fees” to make information available. Stoneburner, who also serves as the township’s FOIA coordinator, said that any excessive amount of bills received by Ken Sparks, an attorney with Bauckham, Sparks, Lohrstorfer. Thall and Seeber PC who provides legal counsel for the township, can be traced back to the recall committee’s own requests for information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 15 Norris set to set for Western by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Michigan High School Athletic Association Volleyball Finals moved from Western Michigan University to Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena just in time for the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team to make its first appearance in the championship. Delton Kellogg senior Terin Norris will still get to spend plenty of time on the court in University Arena though. Norris recently signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University Women’s Volleyball program next fall. The decision was made last fall, but it wasn’t made official until last week. Norris just finished leading her Delton Kellogg team to a runner-up finish in the Class B state tournament. She’s already spent quite a bit of time in University Arena, attending Bronco matches each of the past two seasons. “Sometimes I’d go early and go in the locker room with them before their game and watch the little film they make for their pregame,” said Norris. Norris has been the Panthers’ setter for the past three seasons, after spending most of her time as the right-side hitter on the varsity as a freshman. She has earned All-Kalamazoo Valley Association first-team honors in each of the past three seasons as well as All-State honors. She was honorable mention All-State as a sophomore, second-team All-State as a junior, and earned first-team All-State honors this fall. She played seventh and eighth grade volleyball at Delton Kellogg. Before her freshman year, she joined the Dead Frogs volleyball program, where she played under current Delton Kellogg head coach Jack Magelssen, who’s coached her during all four of her varsity seasons. He said he saw as a freshman that the setter position was the place for her, and by her sophomore season knew Division 1 college scholarships could be in her future. “The kid just put in a ton of work,” Magelssen said. “I started in seventh grade for fun,” said Norris. “I never really thought I’d go anywhere with it. My freshman year I played Dead Frogs just to try it out, and I really liked it and kept playing.” Delton Kellogg senior Terin Norris signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Western Michigan University Women’s Volleyball program as her father Troy Norris (left) and coach Jack Magelssen look on. (Photo by Brett Bremer) She’s not going too far with it, just down the road to Kalamazoo, and she’s happy about that. “She kind of reflects this community,” Magelssen said. “It’s a very close knit place. I don’t think she wanted to go very far away.” The Delton Kellogg program has come along way in the four years Norris has been on the varsity. The varsity program had its first ever winning season in Magelssen’s first season as coach when Norris was in eighth grade. Last year, the Panthers won their first ever conference crown and repeated that feat this fall in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The district and regional championships won by the Panthers this fall were the first ever for the program. “It’s been amazing,” Norris said of her senior season at Delton Kellogg. “It’s been great playing with my best friends. I’m going to miss them. It was really great going as far as we did.” “Without her, the program could have sputtered because you’ve got to have a great setter,” said Magelssen. “She was that.” Norris led her team in assists this season with 1,189, averaging more than eight every game. She also led her team in blocks with 303 and aces with 243. She was second on the Panther team in kills with 636, and third in digs with 450. “She still has a lot of areas to grow,” Magelssen said. “Physically they’ll make her stronger. She’s ready to play at a faster level, so I’m happy about that.” “I’ve been told if they can make it through me, they can make it through most college programs.” Palace hosts Saxons and Vikings Dec. 12 A handful of Hastings and Lakewood High School wrestlers and their coaches are used to spending at least a couple days a year at the Palace of Auburn Hills for the individual state finals, but the basketball players finally get their shot at the home of the Detroit Pistons in December. Hastings and Lakewood have been invited to play their varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball contests against each other at the Palace Dec. 12. The girls’ varsity game will start at 1:30 p.m., and the boys’ contest at 3:15. Teams and fans will be able to stay and watch the Pistons take on the Golden State Warriors at 7:30 p.m. that evening. Tickets are on sale now at both the Lakewood High School and Hastings High School athletic departments. The cost is $45 for a Lower Bowl ticket, which is normally priced at $65 for a Pistons’ game alone. Proceeds will benefit Hastings and Lakewood’s athletic departments. Lions restoring the roar with spirit club by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It started strong with the beginning of the football season, and now the new Maple Valley Spirit Club is looking to liven up the gymnasium as it prepares for the winter sports season. The brainchild of Maple Valley High School athletic director Duska Brumm, the Spirit Club is looking to promote school spirit and sportsmanship by the Lions’ student fans during upcoming basketball and wrestling events. “I just want to bring back the pride for the kids,” said Brumm. “They’re doing awesome. I’ve had nothing but positive comments from the community.” Students can get involved and find out more by talking to Brumm in the high school office. Members of the club take part in different spirit centered committees. Plans are underway for theme nights during the upcoming basketball season, things like a 70’s night or a 50’s night, camo night, a black-out, and such. “It’s coming along pretty good,” said Brumm. “The kids are enjoying it and are positive about it.” Bleachers were set up just beyond the south end zone for the club during football season. The high point of the club so far has been its cheering on the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team as it made its way to a district championship contest at MVHS earlier this month. “It feels nice,” said Maple Valley senior Jennifer Kent after her team’s victory over Pewamo-Westphalia in the Class B District semifinal volleyball match. “It just motivates you that much more to play better when you have that support.” The club is planning some future fund raisers, including doing things like half-court Harvey brings his intensity to Valley varsity basketball by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trent Harvey has spent a little bit of time coaching a lot of different sports at Maple Valley High School. He gets his chance to be a varsity head coach for the first time this winter as he takes over the varsity boys’ basketball coaching job from Keith Jones, who is still heavily involved with the Maple Valley youth program. “I love basketball. I love the kids here at Maple Valley. That’s pretty much it. These kids are awesome. They really are,” said Harvey. Harvey has spent four seasons coaching junior varsity boys’ basketball at Maple Valley High School, a year coaching girls’ JV basketball, two years as a varsity football assistant, three years at the JV football coach, a year as a track assistant, and two years as the JV baseball coach. “The kids enjoy Trent’s style of coaching,” said Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm. “He’s got experience coaching from football and baseball.” “Trent brings youth and energy to the program.” Harvey teaches at the Kellogg Center. He is a 1998 Maple Valley High School graduate, and a 2003 graduate of Olivet College. He’s learning now what kind of a time commitment it is to be a varsity head coach. “I’m up here four hours a day, five days a week,” Harvey said. “It’s a lot different than being up here two hours for JV or for a freshman team. Then I’m up here watching the seventh and eighth grade program.” Harvey has been putting in the time for a while now. He took over the program in the spring, and ran the summer program including a very successful weightlifting program. “We did two months of summer lifting,” Harvey said. “We had 16 of 25 kids show up all summer long and lift. That’s the first time in a long time we’ve had the summer program really go.” Trent Harvey Practices started last week for boys’ basketball programs around the state. “He expects 100-percent from the kids,” Brumm said of Harvey. “He’s intense. I think he gets the kids to believe they can be successful with the hard work put forth.” Harvey played two years of varsity basketball at Maple Valley, and played for one year at Olivet. He said his teams will play hardnosed man-to-man defense. “Tough defense. We’ll play a lot of tough defense,” said Harvey. “Win, lose, or draw we’re going to get after it.” The Lions’ first chance to get after it comes Friday Dec. 11, as they open up their season on the road against Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Pennfield. TK-Hastings girls reach D1 meet finals in three events The first Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving relay team to ever take to the pool at the state finals made it into the finals Saturday at the Holland Aquatic Center. The Trojan team of Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, Natalie VanDenack, and Kaylee DeMink swam to a 15th place finish in their event at the Division 1 State Meet, touching the wall for the final time in 1 minute 54.53 seconds in the finals. All four can give it another go next fall, as Schipper and Strumberger are freshmen, DeMink is a sophomore, and VanDenack a junior. VanDenack also reached the finals in her two individual events. She matched her 13th place finish from her sophomore trip to the finals in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing in 54.84 seconds. She was 14th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.17. In the other two events where the Trojans qualified for the state meet, they didn’t reach the finals. Schipper placed 17th in the 100yard breaststroke. The team of Schipper, VanDenack, DeMink, and Patricia Garber placed 28th in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Those performances put the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings team in 29th place out of all the Division 1 teams in the state. The top 16 in each preliminary event make it to the finals. Schipper was less than two tenths of a second from a spot in the breaststroke final. She touched the wall in her preliminary race in 1:10.08. Byron Center’s Angie Diorio earned the 16th and final spot in 1:09.95. The 200-yard freestyle relay team finished its race in 1:44.72. Saline earned the state championship, piling up 244 points. Bloomfield Hills Marian was second with 215, followed by West Ottawa 199, Ann Arbor Pioneer 196, Ann Arbor Huron 169, Novi 169, Bedford 127, Zeeland 116, Livonia Stevenson 104, South Lyon 91, L’Anse Creuse 80, Rockford 67, Hartland 56, Highland-Milford 41, Monroe 35, Brighton 35, Grand Blanc 34, Traverse Alexa Schipper City West 34, Salem 33, Saginaw Heritage 30, Lake Orion 29, Dakota 26, Livonia Franklin 19, Grand Haven 17, Forest Hills Northern 17, Utica 17, Grandville 12, East Kentwood 12, Utica Eisenhower 11, Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings 11, Jackson 11, Byron Center 10, Northville 8, West Bloomfield 8, Howell 8, Rochester 6, and Clarkston 3. Ann Arbor Pioneer junior Hanna Cowley and Ann Arbor Huron sophomore Anna DeMonte both won a pair of individual events on the weekend. Cowley took the 100-yard freestyle in 51.55 and the 200-yard freestyle in 1:51.75. DeMonte won the 200-yard individual medley in a Division 1 State Meet record time of 2:00.72, shattering the old record by two and a half seconds, and also won the 100-yard butterfly in 54.92. Cowley also anchored Ann Arbor Pioneer’s two freestyle relay teams. She was joined by Paige Kostishak, Molly Shanley, and Mari Isa in winning the 400-meter freestyle relay in 3:32.96, and teamed with Kostishak, Michaela Betts, and Juilia Lovejoy to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:38.08. Saline didn’t win a single event, but had top 16 finishers in every single event led by runner-up finishes for its 200-yard and 400yard freestyle relay teams. Members of the Maple Valley Spirit Club cheer on their varsity volleyball team during its Class B District Semifinal contest against Pewamo-Westphalia. (File photo) shots for prizes and possibly 50/50 raffles at sporting events. For their participation in the club, students will be admitted to sporting events for free and they can also purchase club T-shirts. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES INFORMED! Send them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER To order your subscription, call... 269-945-9554 Natalie VanDenack �Page 16 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — Page 17 Veitch resigns football post as wrestling season nears Delton Kellogg senior Hannah Williams hits the ball over the block of Ladywood’s Katy Rooney (10) early in game two of Friday night’s Class B State Semifinal match in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) STATE FINALS, continued from page 18 kills, six assists, and three aces to help lead the Panthers to the victory. “She needed that,” said Magelssen. “She struggled here the last couple weeks, not that she’s been playing awful.” Her nine kills included one final attack that closed out the victory in game three. Norris and Boehm were strong as well. Norris led her team with 12 kills and 21 assists. Boehm matched Culbert’s nine kills. Marshall had 12 digs and Williams 10. Marshall, Norris, and Culbert had three aces each. Those serves were a big weapon for the Panthers. Marshall had a pair of aces in her first turn over serve. The Panthers raced out to a 6-1 lead in game one against the Blazers. “I thought they came out and were a little tight, and we were just so tough and took them out of their game a little bit,” said Magelssen. The Panthers didn’t appear to have any nerves in their first trip to the state semifinals, except for the one who had been there before. “They’re handling this far better than I am,” Magelssen said, “and I’m the one with Panther senior setter Terin Norris passes the ball up during the Class B State Semifinals against Livonia Ladywood Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the experience. I’m not used to the smalltown fire truck escort in and out of town, and pep assemblies at elementary schools. It’s unbelievable.” “I’m not sure I could go through many more like this.” He meant the season, not the match. The Panthers stretched a four-point lead to eight by winning seven of the last ten points in game two. Game three was tight early on, until the Panthers rattled off eight straight points on the serve of Marshall - getting a kill from Boehm to cap off the run. “I knew they could make it to the state finals,” said Magelssen. “I don’t know if they believed me, but they did it.” PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 31 1/2; Skabbs 29; Lanes Divided 26; Shelly’s Country Daycare 23; Team Ate 22; Straight Liners 22; Pinchasers 21 1/2; Funky Bowlers 21; Late Arrivals 18; The Heath Gang 16; Sunday Snoozers 14. Women’s Good Games and Series - A. Hubbell 198-514; K. Farlee 178-479; F. Ames 209-467; B. Heath 166-440; C. Demott 162401; S. Symonds 112-327; S. Henry 137. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 264-676; B. Shafer 235-637; Tr. Heath 234597; B. Hubbell 211-596; M. Eaton 208-593; B. Allen 200-582; C. Merica 212- 566; T. Cooley 173-467; JJ Britten 166-446; M. Bassett 143-596; DJ James 213; Ty Heath 213; S. Olin 213; S. Farlee 183; B. Kelley 152. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 32; Spencers Towing and Tire 30; Shirelee’s *@#! Family 26; Dum Schitz 26; 9-n-a-Wiggle 23; Ten Pins 21 1/2; The 4 B’s 20 1/2; Heads Out 20; Oldies Not Goodies 20; Haldan 17; Spare Time 17; All But One 14; Part Time 12; Team #13 9. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Shafer 211-581; J. Madden 203-517; T. Bush 181-497; E. Johnson 152-441; J. Bowman 163-378; S. McKee 223; K. Becker 191; B. Roush 180; T. Thompson 169; E. Vanasse 166; K. Matthews 153; L. Clark 133; C. Etts 126. Men’s Good Games and Series - M. Hall 255-632; J. Daniel 215-619; L. Porter 212606; D. McKee 232-606; H. Pennington 222604; M. Eaton 213-596; J. Barnum III 243582; J. Shoebridge 203-562; B. Bowman 268; M. Kasinsky 225; M. McKee 224; B. Taylor 215; B. Shafer 195; T. Heath 189; F. Thompson 184; J. Smith 180; D. Sears 163; S. Abbott 146; K. Matthews 137. Mixerettes James Process Service 26-18; Kent Oil 2618; NBT 25-19; Dewey’s Auto Body 25-19; Nashville Chiropractic 24-20; Dean’s Dolls 20-24; Sassy Babes 15-29; Good Friends 1529. Good Games and Series - D. Snyder 220528; L. Greer 163; S. Drake 173; T. Saheffer 166-476; K. Fowler 203-495; S. Dunham 174485; N. Potter 162; M. Kill 173; V. Carr 184; S. Nash 149. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Less than two years removed from coaching three varsity sports at Lakewood High School, Bob Veitch is down to one. Lakewood High School’s athletic department announced Wednesday that Veitch has resigned from his position as varsity football coach, a position he held for six seasons. His teams compiled a record of 21 wins and 33 losses in those six years, with a top mark of 54 in 2005. “I think we’ve made a lot of good steps as far as our lifting, as far as everything else,” Veitch said. “I just felt, I’ve done it seven years. We were always 4-5, 5-4. We never could break the ice as far as getting to the play-offs and I’d like to see us get there.” A statement from the Lakewood athletic department said that coach Veitch stated that this decision was made out of his love for Lakewood Athletics, and the realization that the program needed to move in a new direction and to have a fresh start. Veitch will continue coach varsity wrestling, which he has done for the past 29 seasons. He coached the Lakewood varsity baseball team for 11 seasons, until Keith Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 27.5-16.5; Hair Care 24-16*; Four Pals 23.5-20.5; The River 20-20*; Mill’s Landing 17-27; NBT 16-28. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - K. Moore 119321; L. Elliston 210-525; E. Moroe 151; B. Smith 157; S. Beebe 182-500; Y. Cheeseman 164. A $45 ticket gets you into all three games lower bowl seat ($65 value) with the girls starting at 1:55, the boys at 3:30 and Pistons playing Golden State at 7:30 A Hastings spectator bus will be available (if enough sign up in the office). Tickets are available in both the Athletic Depts. of Lakewood and Hastings High School. 77540758 SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 8:30 am Turkey Trot @ YMCA April 1, 2010 and not turn 14 by same date. Trophies will be awarded to the top shooters. Free hot dogs will be served to all hoopsters following the competition. For any questions please Contact Mike McLean with any questions at (269) 9489561. Carpenter took over last spring. “The spring was nice,” Veitch said. “I got to mow my lawn on time. I got to play with my kids, and go to the lake a lot. In the fall, I can hunt.” “(My wife) has been an angel through all this time, same as my kids,” he added. “I’m even going to be able to take her out on a date now in the fall.” Lakewood’s varsity football team had a 27 record this fall, and part of the struggles were from the decision to try and install a new offensive system. “It takes more seasons than seven years to build (a program),” Veitch said. “I remember in wrestling it took me ten years to get my first team going where it was good year to year.” Veitch did say that he would be willing to stay on with the football program in any capacity asked of him by a new head coach, or even return if the search for a new head coach runs into any problems. The athletic department will begin the search for our new varsity football coach in the next couple of weeks. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the superintendent of schools Mike O’Mara. r the Tickets fo irls and 12 G Decembersity Games Boys Var ood are vs. Lakew ast! going f Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 32-16; King Pins 27.520.5; Three Gals and A Guy 27-21; Sun Risers 27-21; Butterfingers 27-21; Be Happy 25-23; Usedtobe #1 24.5-23.5; Early Risers 23-25; Kuempel 22-22; Ward’s Friends 21-27; Just Friends 16-32; M&M’s 12-32. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Boniface 197-467; S. Krystiniak 56-442; M. Kingsley 106; D. Larsen 199-552; M. Wieland 161; Y. Cheeseman 173-479; E. Moore 152-420. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Hart 175; R. Boniface 195-562; G. Forbey 164422; P. Krystiniak 200-499; L. Brandt 210563; W. Mallekoote 183; N. Thaler 153; G. Yoder 188; P. Gasper 181; M. Schondelmayer 143. Hastings Elks will host Hoop Shoot on Dec. 5 Local competition for the 37th Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for the boys and girls ages eight through 13, will be held at the Hastings High school gym Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Participants must be eight years of age by Bob Veitch resigned from his position as the Lakewood varsity football coach last week. (File photo) H FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 7:00 pm Boys Varsity Ice Hockey South Christian HS A MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 4:15 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 p.m. 5:30 pm Boys Boys Boys Boys 7th “A” 7th “B” 8th “A” 8th “B” Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Newhall-White A Forest Hills Cent.-White H Newhall-White A Forest Hills Cent.- White H TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 5:30 pm Girls JV Basketball Godwin Heights HS 6:00 pm Girls Fresh. Basketball Pennfield HS 7:00 pm Girls Varsity Basketball Godwin Heights HS A A A Times and dates subject to change. 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Now that we’re here, it seems like a short season.” “He just kind of told us at the beginning of the year we had the talent, and if we believed in how he was going to coach us, we could do it. He was obviously right,” said Norris. Delton Kellogg earned a spot in its first ever state championship match by knocking off Livonia Ladywood 25-10, 25-17, 25-18 in the Class B Semifinals at Kellogg Arena Friday night. “We were pretty nervous,” Adrianna said, “but it was excited nervous. We weren’t scared to go out there. We were excited to show what we could do.” Adrianna Culbert did a lot. She had nine �Page 18 — Thursday, November 26, 2009 — The Hastings Banner DK ends ‘the most fantastic season’ 2nd in state The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team applauds for the North Branch girls after accepting their Class B state runner-up trophy Saturday in Battle Creek. The Broncos topped the Panthers 3-0 to earn the state title. Delton Kellogg team members are (from left) Hannah Williams, Katie Marshall, Taylor Blacken, Kami McCowan, Terin Norris, Alisha VanderWoude, Katie Searles, Adrianna Culbert, Carly Boehm, and Abby Culbert. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball program has had its first winning season, it’s first conference championship, its first district championship, and its first regional championship, all in the past five seasons under head coach Jack Magelssen. There is only one first left. Delton Kellogg came up one victory short of the first team state championship in any sport for the Panthers, as the second ranked Delton girls were downed by the top ranked North Branch Broncos Saturday in the MHSAA Class B Volleyball State Finals 3-0. This season’s team had the program’s fifth consecutive winning season (58-7-2), its second straight conference championship in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and had triple the number of postseason wins (six) as the program had in all its previous seasons combined (two). Magelssen, a ten-time state champion as the coach at Portage Northern High School and the winningest high school volleyball coach in the country said, “it was the most fantastic season I’ve ever had.” That reaction had as much to do with what happened off the court as on it. The Delton community rallied around its girls, packing first Vicksburg High School’s gymnasium for the state quarterfinals last week Tuesday, and then its half of Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek for the semifinals Friday night against Livonia Ladywood and again on Saturday for the final match against North Branch. Members of the Delton Kellogg volleyball family cheer on their team during the Class B State Finals Saturday afternoon in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) For the eight girls (five seniors, two juniors, and a sophomore) who made up the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team a year ago and returned this fall it’s the end of an outstanding career together. “It’s absolutely unreal,” said Delton Kellogg senior Libero Katie Marshall. “In eighth grade we all played together. We went to a quarterfinal match with our eighth grade coach. I remember thinking we would never get that far.” “Now, I just can’t believe it’s all over.” Marshall’s fellow seniors this season were outside hitter Hannah Williams, setter Terin Norris, outside hitter Katie Searles, and middle Abby Culbert. Sophomore Adrianna Culbert and juniors Taylor Blacken and Carly Boehm round out the group of eight. Sophomore Kami McCowan and freshman Delton Kellogg junior Taylor Blacken accepts her medal after her team’s 3-0 loss to North Branch in the Class B State Finals Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Adrianna Culbert (9) and Terin Norris celebrate match-point at the end of their 3-0 victory over Livonia Ladywood in the Class B State Semifinals Friday night at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Alisha VanderWoude joined the varsity late this season. Most of the Panthers held back, or tried to hold back, tears as they accepted their runnerup medals Saturday evening. Coach Magelssen accepted the runner-up trophy, and held it high and proud, passing it off to Searles then motioning for his team to turn and to be saluted by its community and then its classmates. North Branch took it to the Panthers early in the final, racing out to a 6-0 lead in game one. The Broncos went on to win that game 25-19, fought off a Delton rally to win game two 30-28, then took game three 25-23. “They came out hard. They served tough, and we struggled a little passing,” said Marshall. After that disappointing first game the Panthers and Broncos played an amazing second game. An aced by sophomore Adrianna Culbert gave Delton Kellogg a 20-18 lead. The Broncos eventually battled back, tying the contest at 22-22 then after falling back behind by two points tied it again at 24-24. Senior outside hitter Katie Owens had the two kills that tied the match for the Broncos, then a block that put her team up 25-24. “Whoever won the second game was going to win a state championship,” said North Branch head coach James Fish. “There was no doubt in my mind.” The teams traded points back and forth, a kill by Williams for Delton, one by Owens for the Broncos, one for Adrianna Culbert, then another for Owens. The teams were eventually tied at 28-28 before the Broncos were able to pull out the victory by taking back-to-back points. Owens finished the contest with 11 kills for the Broncos. Kara Stuewer led the Broncos with 12 kills. Jordan Fish, the Broncos’ junior setter, had 32 assists as well as seven kills. Adrianna Culbert led Delton with 14 kills and four aces, while Norris added seven kills to go along with 22 assists. Marshall had a team-high 15 digs for Delton. Boehm, the Panthers’ junior middle, had six kills and just one error on the night to go along with a pair of aces. “Carly played well,” said Magelssen. “We just couldn’t get her the ball enough.” Williams added ten digs for Delton and four kills. Adrianna Culbert’s final ace tied game three at 23, but the Broncos tallied the final two points to earn their team’s first ever state championship. “I am disappointed, but I’m certainly not unhappy,” Magelssen said. “I’m happy I got to work with these kids. They taught me a lot.” He said that a lot of coaches carry their feelings on the shirt sleeves for the world to see, and expect their teams to do the same. He learned from this group of girls that you can have a tremendous will to win without putting it out there for the world to see every second. see STATE FINALS, page 17 77540722 Delton Kellogg’s Carly Boehm hits an attack before North Branch’s Danika Racknor can get off the floor during game three Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-12-03.pdf f9318ad770c3f4f15ec9370e4ca606c0 PDF Text Text City prepares for Christmas festival Shop at home See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 2 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 49 All-county results announced See sports section BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, December 3, 2009 NEWS Construction of proposed hospital on ‘indefinite hold’ BRIEFS COA celebrating 35 years today A 35th anniversary open house for the Barry County Commission on Aging will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 3. The public is invited to join in celebrating three and a half decades of assisting senior citizens in Barry County. Light refreshments will be available. The COA is located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Orangeville to light up Sunday Orangeville Township will hold its fourth annual lighting of the Christmas tree at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the township hall at 7350 Lindsey Road. This annual celebration features refreshments, including cookies from the bakers at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, words to familiar Christmas carols from the First Baptist Church of Orangeville, and singers from the Fountain of Truth Church to lead the singing. Organizer Mark Paradowski said, “All are welcome to start the Christmas season with friends.” Transit shares Holly Trolley schedule A ride on Barry County Transit’s Holly Trolley to see Christmas decorations, listen to festive music and maybe even visit with Santa has become an annual tradition for many area families. Barry County Transit has announced its Holly Trolley schedule for the 2009 Christmas season. The trolley will pick up riders on West State Street in front of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, during the holiday art hop. On Saturday, Dec. 5, the trolley will give tours from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. From Dec. 6 to 23, the trolley will give rides from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with the exception of Thursday, Dec. 10, when it will be in Freeport from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 21, when it will be in Middleville from 6 to 9 p.m. Santa will make appearances on the trolley Monday, Dec. 7; Wednesday, Dec. 9; Saturday, Dec. 12; Monday, Dec. 14; Tuesday, Dec. 15; Wednesday, Dec. 16; Thursday, Dec. 17; Tuesday, Dec. 22; and Wednesday, Dec. 23. For more information, call Barry County Transit at 269-948-8098. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee, Jim Wincek, vice president of support services for Pennock Health Services, announced that plans to construct a new Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43 in Rutland Charter Township have been put on “indefinite hold.” According to Wincek, Pennock Health Services experienced a financial loss in the operation of its hospital in the past year which would make it difficult for the organization to secure the financing necessary for construction of a new facility. Before that financing could be obtained, the financial loss would need to be corrected, he added. Janine Dalman, executive director of marketing for Pennock Health Services, said after the meeting that the decision to postpone construction was influenced by the time that had elapsed before the Rutland Charter Township Board voted to allow Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to construct and maintain a sewer pipeline to service the proposed hospital, in addition to the state of the national economy. “With the delay in utilities we’ve had and the economy, we still have a need for a new hospital, but we’re moving forward more “With the delay in utilities we’ve had and the economy, we still have a need for a new hospital, but we’re moving forward more slowly.” – Janine Dalman, executive director of marketing for Pennock Health Services slowly,” she explained. The 5-2 vote to allow Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to provide sewer services to the proposed hospital was made June 10, following months of public debate by members of the Rutland Charter Township Board over whether the sewer See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 pipeline to the proposed hospital from taking place this year, additional deliberations by the board would be acceptable. “The construction schedule will not allow the sewer to be constructed until next year,” she explained to the township board. “... Although we are disappointed — very disappointed — that the sewer cannot be constructed this year, that fact has tempered our sense of urgency. Therefore, this evening, we do not want you to feel pressured from the hospital to make a decision if you’re not comfortable in doing so. If you choose to take a period of time to evaluate all of your options to make the best decision possible, we want you to know that the hospital won’t suffer additional harm.” Carr, who also serves as chairman of the planning committee, said after the meeting that he understood the decision to postpone construction. “I believe the hospital made the best decision for themselves and one that was fiscally responsible,” he explained. “That’s business.” ‘Snow angels’ ready to plow forward by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer For many children, snow angels are represented by winged shapes in white powder. But, for adults racing to get somewhere in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a snow angel might take the form of a large, orange truck with flashing lights. Winter is fast approaching, and Bradley Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, said his department is ready. According to Lamberg, area residents can expect to receive the same level of service from the road commission in the coming months as was delivered by the organization this past winter. “I don’t think anyone will notice any service changes,” he said. Regarding recent changes to the service the road commission provides during winter months, Lamberg explained that the most significant change took place last winter, when reductions in state funding forced the reduction of tandem-axle trucks used for snow plowing from 20 to 18. He added that the reduction went unnoticed by many area residents because nine of the trucks used were fitted with snow wings, which are plows designed to be affixed to the sides of trucks to increase the amount of snow that can be pushed at any one time. “Eventually, as we get new trucks, they’re all going to have them,” he said. “But we’ve got every truck retro-fitted now that possibly can be.” According to Lamberg, 13 of the 18 trucks that will be used this winter will feature snow wings. The managing director said that, until a truck must be replaced, retro-fitting it with a snow wing is a relatively economical option, since the $8,000 to $10,000 cost of retro-fitting a truck with a snow wing pales in comparison to the $170,000 cost of a new tandem-axle vehicle. In addition to the 18 trucks, Lamberg added that, as with previous years, approximately 4,000 tons of salt will be used this winter to maintain the 1,065 miles of road for which the commission is responsible. While snow can cause concern for drivers, Lamberg explained that the majority of calls he receives during the winter pertain to mailboxes that have been damaged by either the road commission trucks or the snow that they PLOWING, continued on page 2 Doggone good time in Delton Santa Claus welcomed children of all ages and even a Yorkie Maltese to sit on his lap Tuesday evening during Delton’s Hometown Christmas celebration. The dog, Pookie (above), eagerly greeted Santa and then settled down to be photographed. Santa and Mrs. Claus were hosted by Smith & Doster. See inside for more photos. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Barry County Road Commission keeps the county moving Local trail group to meet Monday The Thornapple Trail Association will meet Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Middleville Village Hall meeting room. The group oversees the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Barry County. Members will discuss upcoming projects on the trail. No complaints were received during November, the month the trail is closed in Middleville for hunting season. Anyone interested in helping with the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail or who would like to join the TTA is invited to attend the meeting on Dec. 7. authority or the City of Hastings should provide such service. Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and trustees Brenda Bellmore, Dorothy Flint, Bill Hanshaw and Rob Lee formed the majority, with Supervisor Jim Carr and Clerk Robin Hawthorne casting the dissenting votes. While many specifics regarding sewer service to the proposed hospital were discussed by township board members prior to the vote, one of the most debated topics was whether having the sewer authority provide services to the proposed hospital would violate the township’s master plan and the related Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan, which details how the township should partner with surrounding municipalities in actions involving growth and development. Even though Dalman attributed the postponement of construction partially to the time taken by the township board to decide on an entity to provide sewer services to the proposed hospital, Sheryl Lewis Blake, CEO of Pennock Health Services, said at the township board’s May 13 meeting that, while the board’s pace prevented construction of a Hastings High School presents “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” Amber Slagel as Sally talks with Linus played by Brain Graybill in a scene from the Hastings High School production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The play, based on Charles Schultz’s “Peanuts” comic strip, opens at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Dec. 3, with repeat performances at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets for all seats are $6 each in advance and are available at King’s Appliances, State Grounds Coffee House, Family Fare, Bosley Pharmacy, and all Hastings Area Schools offices. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer While a lot of rubber meets a lot of road in Barry County, many might not be familiar with the Barry County Road Commission, the organization responsible for ensuring that the area always has road for rubber to meet. Bradley Lamberg, managing director of the couty road commission, explained that a board of commissioners, currently comprised of Dave Dykstra, Frank Fiala and David Solmes, determines the overall direction of the organization. “One of their main responsibilities is that of policy-setting,” he said. According to the Michigan County Road Commissioners’ Handbook, commissioners like Dykstra, Fiala and Solmes are responsible for appointing administrative personnel, adopting annual budgets, awarding contracts and authorizing equipment and facility purchases, among other things. Lamberg explained that the county’s road commissioners each are appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for six-year terms and earn annual salaries of $3,400, which has not increased in more 10 years. While the road commissioners receive health insurance, they are not entitled to either pensions or life insurance, he added. “All compensation is set by the county board of commissioners,” he said. According to Lamberg, premiums for the road commissioners’ health insurance are identical to those available to full-time road commission employees. Current monthly premiums are approximately $825 for couples and approximately $990 for families, or annually $9,900 and $11,880, respectively. Detailing the time involved in serving as a road commissioner for the county, Lamberg explained that the road commissioners attend between 80 and 130 meetings every year, including the board’s regularly scheduled biweekly meetings, which take place at the headquarters of the road commission, located at 1725 W. M-43 Highway in Hastings, on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. As the managing director of the road commission, Lamberg explained that while road commissioners are responsible for the overall direction of the organization, he is responsible for its “day-to-day operations and management.” “Selecting a person to serve as (managing director) is one of the key actions that the (county road commissioners) board has to take,” the handbook for county road commissioners reads. “This is the person with whom the board will have a very close working relationship and one on whom the board will rely heavily. The person will be representing and speaking for the board in a variety of contexts and will be directing the agency on behalf of the board on a day-to-day basis.” Describing the current state of the road ROAD COMMISSION, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Wreaths, stockings up for bid The annual Christmas wreath and stocking silent auction to benefit senior services through the Barry County Commission on Aging began last week and will conclude at noon Dec. 10. The COA is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive bids. Also, new this year, people may view and bid online at www.barrycounty.org/health-and-community/commission-on-aging/. Bids collected during the day will be posted a the end of each work day. This type of bidding will be available only until 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Anyone who would like to place a bid on the final bidding morning of Dec. 10 should call the COA at 269-948-4856. Top bidders will be announced at the annual COA Christmas party that day. Filled stockings, decorated wreaths and a few three-foot Christmas trees have been decorated by area businesses, groups and individuals. Charlton Park hosting nostalgic Christmas Historic Charlton Park’s turn-of-thecentury motif is the setting for Of Christmas Past, a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The public is invited to attend the Christmas festivities and tour the village Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, from noon to 5 p.m. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles, and tour the village in a mule-drawn wagon. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Of Christmas Past is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 4 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. The park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. St. Rose history, renovation to be topic for retirees This month’s Learning in Retirement (ILR) luncheon will be at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Friday, Dec. 18. Guests will have the opportunity to hear about the history of the church and about the recent restoration efforts, including refurbishing the stained-glass windows. The program will be at noon, followed by lunch. Both ILR members and nonmembers are welcome. Reservations must be made by Monday, Dec. 14, by calling ILR Coordinator Connie Dawe at 269948-9500, ext. 2803. PLOWING, continued from page 1 ‘Rhythm of the Season’ is theme of Hastings’ Christmas festival Everyone is invited to visit downtown Hastings and catch the rhythm of Christmas time during the city’s annual Christmas festival Friday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec. 5, for a tree lighting and manger-dedication ceremony, Christmas caroling, an art hop, free rides on the Holly Trolley, a Christmas parade and more. The theme of this year’s festival, sponsored by Bliss Clearing Niagara, is “Rhythm of the Season.” Friday The celebration kicks off Friday, Dec. 5, with a holiday art hop from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Hastings. The event, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, Buckland Insurance Agency Inc., City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority and Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, will feature the work of local artists hosted by downtown merchants and business people. James Frazier will display his landscape and portrait paintings, and authors Josh Clark, Mary Mueller and Skip Coryell will hold a book signing at Barlow Florist and Christian Book Store, 109-111 W. State St. Tom Roos will exhibit his outdoor photography and woodcarving and Samuel Zylstra, his paintings at Lynn Denton Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, 139 W. State St. Susan Sawyer will display her ceramic creations at Hastings Antiques/Lady Peddler, 142 E. State St. Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., will host painter Jeffrey Furrow, jewelry maker Diane Grundy with freshwater pearl jewelry, photographer Mandy Watson, woodturner Richard Wilson, and woodcarver David Wilcox. Hodges Jewelry and Gifts, 122 W. State St. will feature Troll Beads. Hastings Public Library, 227 W. State St., will host Christyl Burnett who will display her ceramics, as well as Barbara Wright’s felting, and Alana Centers’ jewelry exhibit. Lindsey Johnson will display her paintings at Jami’s Craft Supplies, 130 E. State St. Fiber artists Pat Johnson and photographer Andrew Johnson will hold an artists’ opening reception at the Jefferson Street Gallery, 205 S. Jefferson St. Other artists who will have work on display at the gallery include Dennis O’Mara, Clayton Damren, Cindy Bender, Richard Jordan and Kathleen Crane. Linda Reynolds will display her handmade cards at Reynolds Land Surveying, 138 W. State St. Sandra Shelly will display her mixed media art at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 E. State St. And painter Louise Diehl will display her work at The Shanty, 139 W. State St. Holiday Art Hop brochures will be available at the Thornapple Arts Council information booth in front of Second Hand Corners, located at the corner of South Jefferson and State streets. Music will fill the air at the County Seat Restaurant and Lounge as Bill Young pro- The nativity on the Barry County Courthouse lawn will be dedicated Friday evening after having been restored through efforts by local residents. vides live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Strolling carolers will provide a festive atmosphere and spread holiday cheer in downtown Hastings throughout the evening. Barry County Transit will offer free rides on the Holly Trolley from 5 to 8 p.m. A free hot chocolate station will be set up from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hastings City Police garage on East State Street and another near the corner of East State Street and Broadway on the courthouse lawn at approximately 6:30 p.m. Hastings Public Library will host a magic show starting at 5:30 p.m. At approximately 6 p.m., Hastings Mayor Bob May will conduct a tree-lighting ceremony at city hall, located at 201 E. State Street. Following the tree-lighting ceremony a flashlight processional will move to the nativity scene on the Barry County Courthouse lawn at the corner of West State Street and Broadway, where there will be a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated manger scene. (Participants are asked to bring their own flashlights for the processional). At 7 p.m. Friday, the Thornapple Players will present a production of “A Christmas Carol” based on the work of Charles Dickens at their new home located at 110 W. State St. Saturday To help everyone celebrate Christmas in Hastings, the Thornapple Arts Council and Hastings Public Library will host a Christmas noise-maker party at the library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Children of all ages are invited to the library to make their own noisemakers for the Hastings Christmas parade to be held that afternoon downtown. The event is free and open to the public. Children are invited to bring containers such as oatmeal canisters, pop bottles and other containers with lids to create the noisemakers. They also are welcome to bring beans or beads to put in the containers. (Donations of such items are being accepted at the library.) Participants can make noisemakers for themselves, as well as extra noisemakers that will be distributed before the parade. For more information, call the arts council at 269-945-2002. The Christmas parade will step off at 2 p.m. led by Grand Marshal Lani Forbes, the executive director of United way and winner of this year’s Barry County Chamber of Commerce Athena Award. Parade check-in will be at Bliss Clearing Niagara on East State Street, and participants will line up beginning at Boltwood Avenue. The parade will make its way west on State Street turn south on Church Street and then left on Center, ending in the parking lot of the former Felpausch Food Center. After the parade Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Hastings Public Library to visit with youngsters who can have their photos taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Also following the parade, the Holly Trolley will resume picking up festival-goers in front of the courthouse from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. and giving free rides around the town to see the holiday lights and decorations. For more information about the festival or events, contact the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce 269-945-2494. ROAD COMMISSION, continued from page 1 A snow wing is attached to one of the road commission’s trucks. have plowed. Citing the road commission’s policy regarding damage to mailboxes, Lamberg said that if a mailbox is damaged from snow that has been plowed, the organization is not responsible for such damage. However, Lamberg added that, if a mailbox is damaged from contact with a truck, the road commission will either provide a new post and mailbox to the owner or compensate the owner $20. commission, Lamberg explained that, like many other government entities, the organization currently is in the midst of financial hardship. According to Lamberg, the road commission is primarily funded by the Michigan Transportation Fund, which is maintained by revenue from the state gas tax, state diesel tax and state vehicle registration fees. Because such revenue is based upon people driving their automobiles, annual funding received from the transportation fund by the road commission has gone from approximately $5 million in 2004 to approximately $4.5 million in 2008, he elaborated. “With the economy going down, people are conserving,” he said. “When you don’t have to work, because of the unemployment rate, you drive less. And you don’t perhaps register that extra vehicle, when times are tight.” Lamberg explained that in addition to the income it receives from the transportation fund, the only other significant source of revenue for the road commission comes from the 16 townships within the county, which con- tribute approximately $1.5 million annually to the organization. Such funding is at the discretion of township boards, and funds contributed by a township are used only for construction within that municipality, he added. “Townships help us out a lot,” he said. “It’s our biggest non-mandated revenue source.That’s just wonderful. We appreciate that very much.” According to Lamberg, while funding for the road commission has decreased, the organization’s costs have increased. The managing director explained that, over the past 10 years, the cost of asphalt has risen by more than 280 percent, from approximately $17 per ton in 1999 to approximately $56 per ton this year. The per-gallon cost of diesel fuel for the road commission has increased by nearly 160 percent over the past decade, from approximately 60 cents in 1999 to $2.25 in 2009, he added. “We use approximately 150,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year at the road commission,” he said. “A Christmas Carol” opens tomorrow The play is being co-directed and produced by Norma Jean Acker and Doug Acker. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., Dec. 5 at 4 and 7 p.m., and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Audiences also are invited to attend a dress rehearsal today at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will make appearances between the shows scheduled for Dec. 5. Tickets are available at Progressive Graphics in Hastings and also will be available at the door. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children, students and seniors. Tickets for the dress rehearsal are $5. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Lamberg explained that such increases have led to the cost to properly maintain the more than 1,000 miles of road for which the road commission is responsible to rise from just under $2 million in 2005 to approximately $7 million this year. Comparing the recent reductions in funding from the transportation fund to the recent cuts experienced by other government entities, Lamberg explained that the cuts to the road commission are among the most severe. “I haven’t talked to another government agency that’s declined 10 percent,” he said. “There’s been some businesses that have declined more than that, but they’ve made cuts. We still have 1,065 miles of road. We still get 70, 90, 100 inches of snow — whatever we’re gonna get. Nothing’s gonna change of what people expect and what they want. All we can do is cut services.” According to Lamberg, it is expected that funding from the transportation fund to the road commission will be reduced by 5 percent in 2010 and another 5 percent in 2011. A mound of salt awaits winter at the headquarters of the Barry County Road Commission. Surrounded by fellow cast mates, Frank White (center) portrays Ebenezer Scrooge for a Thornapple Players’ production of “A Christmas Carol” to open Dec. 4 at the theater company’s performance space, located at 110 W. State St. in Hastings. Doug Acker, Macey Acker, Lori Beduhn, Erin Carney, Kathy Conklin, Richard Curtis, Terry Dennison, Joey Faubert, Angie Greenfield, Gene Greenfield, Julia Hawkes, Barb Howard, Janine Kasinsky, Mike Kasinsky, Jeff Kniaz, Claudia McLean, Kevin Moore, Levi Ryfiak, Carol Satterly, Justin Schaefer, Terri Schray, Angela Seeber, Cameron Seeber, Griffin Seeber, Joel Shinavier, Laura Soule, Andy Tobias, Jeri Weinbrecht, Sage Winters, Shawn Winters and Steve Youngs round out the cast. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Located in the gray barn �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 3 Hundreds attend Delton’s Hometown Christmas event A huge spread of hors d’oeuvres was served at Smith & Doster in Delton in celebration of Hometown Christmas. At Delton’s senior citizens’ housing, known as Countryview Apartments, Pat Hicks displays the American Girl doll clothes she makes. She was one of several who participated in a bazaar during the Hometown Christmas celebration. Holden Rick, 7, was one of 625 visitors at the Delton District Library during the Hometown Christmas event. Here, he makes a pine cone bird feeder under the supervision of Bernard Historical Society members, who sponsored several craft projects for children. Laura Brown and seven-week-old Adelyn Brown were among the many who visited the Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union in Delton where all ages seemed to enjoy frosting and decorating sugar cookies. At Left Joan Browne, Maggie Converse and Pat Maxson were other bazaar participants at Countryview Apartments during Delton’s Hometown Christmas. They had created everything from scarfs to quilts, like the one being held by the trio. Kassi Harrington creates a Christmas ornament at National City Bank during Tuesday night’s Hometown Christmas celebration. A full moon helped light up the town. A Holiday Art Hop was part of Hometown Christmas, and here Sylvia Goebel displays handpainted Christmas ornaments she created. Mrs. Claus snuggles 13-month-old Keith Ryan who was one of the many Hometown Christmas visitors at Smith & Doster in Delton. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Claudette Filiputti shows handmade cards she makes. She was one of the artists in the Holiday Art Hop, held in conjunction with Hometown Christmas in Delton. Mona Chamberlin helps two-year-old Erika Wolowicz make an angel ornament. With Erika is her mom, Monica Wolowicz. A soup dinner was held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton to raise funds to benefit the Delton Friends’ project, which helps local families at Christmas. Decorating cookies at Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union in Delton are (from left) Abigayle Coy, Jazzmine Harmon and Alexis Blain. Miss Delton Aubrey Beeler (left) paints a candy cane on Ruby Keck’s cheek during Delton’s Hometown Christmas event Tuesday night. �Page 4 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV School district needs new leadership To the editor, I appreciate the in-depth coverage of the November Hastings school board meeting (Banner, Nov. 19). Again, as we have become to expect, a dysfunctional and enervated board/administration has failed the children and the taxpayers of this district. The latest chapter being what appears to be a double standard as how the high school student discipline code is carried out. Thank goodness Rob Longstreet, Titia Gray, Angie Thornburgh and others appeared on the scene with well-thought-out questions for a cross-examination in an attempt to get to the bottom of this matter and the continued history of mismanagement of the school’s finances over several years. Unfortunately the board stood mute or attempted to spin responses in a whitewash of what really had happened behind closed doors. Gratefully, while engulfed in the third year of this district’s “dark night,” we have three individuals who have had enough of the arrogance and “let-them-eat-cake’ attitude that permeates from the current board and central administration. I think this community has found three individuals who should consider running for trustee in the next election cycle. I urge readers of this paper to thank each one for summoning the fortitude to stand up and demand the truth at this meeting. As both a parent and grandparent, I keep asking myself this question: How would my children be treated in similar circumstance? We already know how the country children of Pleasantview and their community had the door slammed in their faces by this leadership clique while being sacrificed on the altar of employee salaries. Sheltering an incompetent administration is one thing, but creating a blatant double standard for school discipline is another. It slams right into the face of what we all know about common sense and good practice in education. It is also pretty obvious, by the newspaper accounts, that a ‘good old boys network’ is at work here as seen in the board voting patterns. Apparently, if you are a member of the club, your children get special treatment and that, too, is a slap in the face to the remaining families of the district. It is now December and time once again to write your property tax checks. What are your children receiving for your payment with this leadership in place now? Are you satisfied with the condition and course your school district is on today? It is most disgusting to watch the lifetime work of dedicated present and retired school staff members be destroyed by those who are unfit to hold positions of public trust. It is long since time for leadership change at the Hastings Area School System. Larry Gibson, Charlotte Retired Hastings teacher Don’t forget to go holiday shopping here at home The holiday shopping season officially got underway last Friday when retailers saw huge crowds of bargain shoppers, starting early on “Black Friday.” According to preliminary figures released Saturday by an industry research firm, more than 50,000 outlets showed sales were up over last year’s figures. After suffering the biggest sales decline in more than four decades, the nation’s retailers pulled out all the stops to keep the momentum going throughout the holiday weekend. Nationwide, the report said, shoppers turned out more than 195 million strong, compared to 172 million last year, but ended up spending an average of $343, down from $372 last year. Top sellers included on many Christmas shopping lists were toys, small appliances and winter clothing. There’s no question this is good news, since it appears that our economy is showing some signs of optimism around the nation. However, before you throw the spouse and kids into your vehicle for a trip to one of the nearby metropolitan areas, stop and think for a moment about the local, independently owned stores and restaurants in our community. Which one of them would you miss if it was gone, having shut its doors while local residents drove by on their way to some “big-box” store or mall? Whenever you purchase goods and services locally, you make an investment in your community. When you buy goods and services from large corporations, you’re only lining the pockets of faceless “suits” who really don’t care about Barry County. They don’t live around here, and despite their misleading feel-good commercials about being in our neighborhood, they only want your money – that’s the bottom line. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, if just half the employed people in the U.S. spent $50 each month at one of their local independently owned stores, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 million in revenue. For every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to our community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. In a national chain, only $43 stays in that store’s immediate area. And if you spend that same $100 online (unless the store is local), nothing comes back to your community. So, if you want your community to grow and prosper in the coming years, spend locally and strengthen the local economy. Getting new businesses and keeping the ones we already have is our responsibility. If we don’t support the businesses we already have, they eventually will close, leaving us with less selection and a much reduced tax base. Plus, it makes it even more difficult to attract new businesses to replace them. The best way to maintain and eventually grow new business is through regular support from the people who live here. Remember, these local merchants are the people who continue to contribute to community activities throughout the year. Local business and industry continue to support local festivals and events, church programs, schools and charitable giving. They are the people who serve on local boards and councils, and are willing to do what they can to make this a better community for all of us. Without a strong business base, many of the events we’ve come to enjoy throughout the year would probably go away, unless residents were willing to pick up the costs themselves. I hope you’ll join me in looking over your shopping list with a determination to find at least three things you can purchase from one of our independent businesses throughout the county. If you can’t find exactly what you need on the shelf, many local merchants can special items. Don’t forget, if you’re looking for something to give for that hard-to-buy-for person, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce offers “Barry Bucks” gift certificates that are redeemable at any of the more than 140 Chamber member businesses (talk about selection!) throughout the county. The certificates make great gifts for anyone on your shopping list and guarantee that your money will remain in the county. If you’re truly concerned about local employment and keeping our economy strong, make an investment in your future — by shopping locally whenever possible and saving the brick-and-mortar businesses our nation was built on. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics Situation has just ‘gotten worse’ Efforts of committee are ‘unconscionable’ To the editor: After teachers raises a couple of years ago, I put the blame on Pat Endsley, head of the Hastings school board. Nothing happened; same old reasoning. The high-priced dental representative on board boasted that raises were good, since he had given his help raises. Now Endsley has the gall to bad-mouth anyone who would question her. Just because someone has a title that doesn’t make me want to vote for them. There are a bunch of over paid staff in Hastings School Systems. How about a 10 percent reduction in school pay. To remedy shortage of money, they should cancel all sports. To the editor: Although I live in Barry Township I have been gravely concerned about the efforts to recall members of the Prairieville Township Board. I have worked very closely with Prairieville Township on various projects throughout the years and am appalled by the false claims of the recall committee. As an active member of the Citizens for Common Sense in Prairieville Township, I wish to set the record straight. Apparently, members of the Prairieville recall committee strongly believe in the strategy that if you repeat misinformation enough times and use highly charged words like “unconscionable,” support will follow. Take, for example, the statement made in a recent Kalamazoo Gazette article by recall committee chairperson Rebecca Gray regarding interest dollars that Prairieville Township taxpayers would encumber if a capital improvement project was to somehow be foisted upon them by the current board. Sell the so-called community building built for the local folks. Paid and being paid for by the folks, but by sleight of hands, it’s being run and taken over by the schools. This has been coming for years, but it only got worse. Get a program and stick to it. If some of the greedy didn’t like it, they could work in the summer for the road commission or something mutual. The head of the union should be gotten out. Watch every move he makes, he will make a mistake. Donald Johnson, Middleville Airport commission awards roofing contract for terminal building Wednesday, Nov. 25, the Hastings/Barry County Airport Commission unanimously approved a motion awarding a contract for the terminal roof replacement to a Vermontville builder who submitted the lowest bid for the project. Earlier that same week, both the Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved a motion allowing Correction Due to production errors, an article in the Nov. 26 Banner, “Prairieville Township officials speak at public forum” should have stated that the resignation by Trustee Sharon Ritchie was the fourth resignation from the township board this year. Also, the identities of Supervisor Jim Stoneburner and Trustee William Miller were reversed. the expenditure of up to $38,427, the amount of the second lowest bid, to replace the roof. The city council and county board took that action because it allowed the airport commission, which had yet to formally decide which firm would be awarded the contract, to approve either of the two lowest bids, so the work could begin before weather became more inclement. Both the city and the county have pledged a $15,000, and a private donor has contributed $5,000 toward the project. The joint operating agreement between the city and the county for the operation of the airport requires approval from both entities for expenditures exceeding $5,000. that no such funding was or likely would be available, all discussion regarding capital improvements came to an end. Period. I find it interesting that Gray and her recall committee even raised this issue, then gave it a 10-point rating of “unconscionable,” yet failed to even make the slightest mention of it in any of their recall petitions. Finally, I do agree with Ms. Gray that the taxpayers of Prairieville Township are being “saddled” – saddled by the recall committee’s relentless manufacture of misinformation and unsubstantiated attacks against the integrity of people who are widely known and deeply respected in this community. Sign the recall petitions by this committee? I think not. Instead, let’s put common sense in the saddle. To do anything less would be – here’s an appropriate word – unconscionable. Chuck Nieves, Delton Gather information before making decision To the editor: As a citizen of Prairieville Township, I have a desire to express my concern regarding the proposed recall of township officials. Having served as an officer for numerous organizations and having served on as many committees, I have learned that to obtain the results anticipated by the electorate, one needs to organize time and information gathering to offer the information to the electorate in a systematic manner. This aids the public in making decisions to benefit the entire organization. Since there is a concern about the spending of monies of the township for “special meetings” and obtaining bids for equipment and potential construction, I would ask what the concerned would do if they realized how much time and monies would be wasted if all the work was done only during meeting time Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. “I find it unconscionable,” Gray states, that “they would try to saddle the people with that kind of debt. The interest alone for 30 years would be $782,000.” What I find unconscionable is that chairperson Gray failed to mention that at no time was such an encumbrance ever considered or proposed by the board.” What the current change-oriented board did proactively pursue, however, was the exploration of the availability of federal stimulus dollars or other grant dollars that would pay for the entire cost of any capital improvement. Former Trustee Sharon Ritchie who, on behalf of the board and at its direction, worked tirelessly pursuing what she termed “free money” (as opposed to tax money, bond money, etc.) has both publicly and in print repeatedly and consistently rejected the consideration of any funding approach that would increase taxes. Her fellow board members are and always have been in full agreement with this position. And, when it became evident and under the direct observation of the public. Nothing would ever get done. This is why the township board was elected by the electorate. To do the job for which they were elected. I would ask how the concerned would react if one of them was part of a discussion/situation pertaining to the township, and someone from the public asked, under FOIA, for the records of your situation/discussion and were given the said papers without regard for your privacy or lawful protection? I think the community would be appreciative of the protection that the board offered by researching the appropriateness of the release of information to prevent the township from being sued. As for contacting the attorney for legal advice, if one would check the records, the attorney had not been contacted so frequently until the request for 2000 documents were requested under FOIA by the recall commit- What’s the solution for more jobs? Unemployment in Michigan is hovering around 15 percent. What can state and local governments do to encourage new job creation? tee. These documents included information that could compromise individuals. The township was trying to protect citizens from potential lawsuits. As for the computer system, the old DOS system has been outdated for years. The township has not been able to exchange information with other townships, the county, or the state, except by mail. The assessor will now be able to update the information needed to function correctly and timely, for our benefit. Please, for the unity of the community and the standing of the township, gather all the information you need to make an informed decision and support of the township board. Lorraine Brown Plainwell The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Stephen Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Sandra Ponsetto Helen Mudry Bannon Backhus Patricia Johns Amy Jo Kinyon Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Marcia Grant, Vermontville: “Tax incentives for small businesses, particularly, instead of giving big corporations tax breaks. Let’s help small businesses which are the majority of businesses in Michigan.” Brianne Courtney, Hastings: “Offer tax incentives to businesses. Give tax breaks to current small businesses.” Trey Mahon, Middleville: “I think we need to return to some of the programs of Roosevelt’s New Deal. We need a new Civilian Conservation Corps to work on streets, parks and state land. This would provide jobs and meet needs.” Destinee Krouse, Middleville: “I think it would be great if we expanded the teacher corps. This would create jobs and help schools and students at the same time.” Sarah Karrar, Clarksville: “I really don’t know what can be done, but something needs to be done and done quickly.” Kirt Peterson, Hastings: “Government help with start-up small businesses would be a start. We’re not going to make a recovery based on the auto industry.” • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Chris Silverman Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 5 Advent services begin in local churches ‘Race to the Top’ dom would indicate that teacher unions would oppose much of the application criteria. That part of the story will unfold over the next two weeks. Washington has given Michigan until Jan. 19, 2010, to pass these reforms and submit an application. To have a real chance at receiving the money, the state must pass the following legislation: • Create an alternative teacher-certification process. This one looks like it will be the most controversial piece for the traditionally trained teachers to accept. The basic concept here is to allow people who are not formally trained as teachers, but are experienced in a particular field, to teach in public schools. • Create a teacher performance tracking database. This part could lead to some sort of merit pay system. • Lift the cap on new charter schools. Doing so essentially would allow for more charter schools to be created. Given the legislative battles on this subject going back to the Engler Administration, there is surprisingly little opposition surfacing to this part. • Provide legislation to turn around failing schools. This is perhaps the least defined requirement, but could very well end up being very controversial. The speaker of the house, the senate majority leader and the governor all have made public statements supporting this application and the requirements that go along with it. But things get harder when the ideas are reduced to legislation. If this package goes, it will go fast. Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Each Wednesday, the church hosts a potluck at 6, followed by evening prayer at 7 p.m. The potluck will be Dec. 9, casserole; Dec. 16, Mexican; and Dec. 23, soup and bread potluck. The church is located at 908 W. Main St. Call 269-795-2391. Middleville United Methodist Church will present “Are you Coming?” a time of song and drama by the children and youths of the church Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. The church is located at 111 Church St. Call 269-7959266 for more information. Peace Church on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia has scheduled a children’s Christmas program beginning at 6 p.mSunday, Dec. 6. On Dec. 13, the ladies’ Christmas program, Encore, will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a Christmas carol sing will begin at 6 p.m., and the Dec. 24 Christmas Eve candlelight service will start at 7 p.m. Call 616-891-8119 for more information. Orangeville Orangeville Baptist Church will host a Christmas meal Thursday, Dec. 3, at noon and on Sundays Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 11:00 a.m. The services include Christmas messages. The children’s program “The Christmas Carol” will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. A caroling service will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south of Gun Lake, 269-664-4377. Continuing a J-Ad Graphics tradition The Banner, the community papers and the Reminder will list on a space-available basis events open to the public in area churches during this holiday season. Information should be sent via e-mail to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. Information will be listed on a weekly basis and should be sent by Tuesday at 10 a.m. each week. Please include the type of event, date and time and only events that are open to the public. Churches which are having fundraising events are encouraged to purchase advertising for those events. Since these events will be published on a space-available basis, organizers also may want to consider purchasing advertising. MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE CONSULTING Pre-Parade BRUNCH BUFFET 77540911 SAT. DEC. 5TH 10AM-1PM Pancakes • Biscuits & Gravy Ham • Potatoes • Eggs Fruit & more Tim Rittersdorf Licensed Insurance Counselor P.O. Box 42, Lowell, MI 49331 TCRittersdorf@aol.com All proceeds benefit community projects Hastings THISS AUTO MOOSE Lodge #628 “S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g” Michigan & Apple, Downtown Hastings Your Repair Dollars Go Further at Thiss Auto FALL CREEK & SILENT BARK Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance Work or Customer Pay FREE Estimates! Mechanical Repairs & Service Work Best Value! invite you to an evening of great dining and music to benefit Life Song For Orphans SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic Restaurant opens at 4pm ~ Band starts at 8pm Lube Oil & Filter Proceeds from the evening will be matched by Life Songs for Orphans and donated to Mike & Karen Bowles of Hastings to help in their effort to adopt 3 sisters from Mexico up to 5 qts oil Wheel Alignment most cars 201 S. JEFFERSON ST. HASTINGS Professional Electrolysis 616/891-2400 $ 3 00 OFF Everyone’s Gift appointment tificates booked in Cer Available December Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies 269-945-0100 DECEMBER APPRECIATION MERRY CHRISTMAS! 2995 $ Call Us at (269)948-3387 2295 South M-37 Highway, Hastings (corner of Jefferson & Court St.) 77540905 The ONLY Permanent Solution 9175 Cherry Valley • Caledonia 1488 $ from & MC Supply fallcreekdining.com ® Kristi Hanshaw COUNTY OF BARRY Registered Electrologist REQUEST FOR BIDS Time to FREE yourself from unwanted hair. FREE Confidential Consultations 77540862 The Thornapple Players BARRY COUNTY WILL ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES (estimated mileage listed) present A Christmas Carol by Michael Youngs based on the novel by Charles Dickens “Give em the Dickens” Where: Downtown Hastings in the Czinder/Hallmark Bldg. at 110 W. State St. When: December 4, 2009 at 7:00 pm December 5, 2009 at 4 pm & 7:00 pm (Santa will be there between shows) December 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm Limited seating for all shows Tickets - $6 for children, students, & senior citizens $8 for adults available at the door and at Progressive Graphics 2004 Ford Crown Victoria - 131,841 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #1 - 238,103 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #2 - 155,229 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe #3 - 195,785 miles; 1984 GMC Gruman - 268,286 miles; 1999 Chevrolet Malibu - 123,600 miles. These vehicles will be sold AS-IS. Vehicles are available for review at: Barry County Sheriff’s Department, 1212 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID” AND THE YEAR/MAKE /DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE THAT YOUR BID IS FOR. All sealed bids must be sent to: County Administration, Barry County, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM on DECEMBER 7, 2009. Barry County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the County deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. 77540767 Dec. 3 - DRESS REHEARSAL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ALL SEATS $5 !!!!!! Questions? Call Doug or Norma Jean Acker at 269-945-2332 07530656 The Blarney Stone Live Music Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Support Your Best Local Country Band Legacy Saturday Nights Starting at 8:00pm Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Come Listen to Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Jordan Lunardini and Amanda Hoffman Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Sunday Evenings 6pm until 9pm Located at the corner of M-179 and Whitmore Rd. About 5 miles west of Hastings 07531250 • 269-945-5499 • 77540907 • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members With some blues and country 77528585 Visit our web site for: www.girrbachfuneralhome.net The 77528605 This year’s state budget was pretty dramatic. Anytime revenues are down, tensions run high. With the governor’s recent executive order cut to schools taking effect in December, the ensuing battle over school reforms will come to a head this month. The governor’s cut does not create the direct motive for these reforms, but it does, perhaps unwittingly, set the stage for them. The real thrust for these reforms comes from the Obama Administration. A new federal program called “Race to the Top” is built on the idea to incentivize states to implement a specific set of reforms. Many of these reforms pushed by President Obama would traditionally be considered conservative. There are several sacred cows among them. Some are surprised that the president, a Democrat, would favor such a conservative agenda in education policy. However, Democrats from large inner cities often favor nontraditional efforts because traditional education does not work well in their areas. The motivation provided by Washington to pass these reforms is money. And given the revenue picture and recent cuts, that is a powerful tool. Out of the stimulus money, several billion dollars was set aside for additional aid to states for schools. But unlike previous school money sent from Washington, this has major and specific strings attached. In order to make a credible application for as much as $400 to $600 million, the state must pass several pieces of legislation that implement large reforms. Conventional wis- Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center Street, 269-945-3014, is hosting a Saint Nicholas brunch at 11 a.m. in the Gury Parish House following the 10 a.m. Holy Communion service Sunday, Dec. 6. On Saturday, Dec. 12, a celebration of new ministry will be held at 2:30 p.m. for Rev. Gretchen Weller with Bishop Robert Gepert presiding. A reception will follow the service. Middleville Sunday, Dec. 6, the First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, Middleville, will host the Thornapple Wind Band which will present its Christmas concert at 2 p.m., with a reception following the performance. Admission is free. At 6 p.m. “One Small Child” will be performed by the Senior Servants Choir. Music in this musical comes from the rich history of Christian music. Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 269-795-9726. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville will host matins, or morning prayer, at 8:45, followed by Divine Service at �Page 6 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School announces honor roll Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2009-10 school year. An asterisk (*) indicates 4.0 grade point average. High honors are those with a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0, and honors indicates a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Sixth grade High honors — Macey Acker, Benjamin Anderson, Alex Beauchamp, Dennis Bell, Jade Boersma, *Justin Carlson, Jordyn Coats, Clay Coltson, Lynlee Cotton, *Madeline Dailey, *Aaron Denny, Emily Dezwaan, Sarah Dittman, Sarah Ellwood, *Scott Garber, Caroline Garrison, Andrew Gee, Abigail Girrbach, Aaron Hamlin, Taylor Harding, Destiny Hartke, Lezlie Herrington, *Daniel Hibma, Daniel Hooten, Ryan Horton, *Katie Jacob, Michael James, *Brittney Johnson, Caleb Keech, *Anna Kendall, Dakota Laurenty, Hannah Leary, Christopher Lewis, Thomas Lindsey, Maria Lopez, *Shelby Mack, Alexander Maurer, Rebecca Maurer, *Maryn McCausey, Clayton McClelland, Todd McConnon, Abigail McKeever, *Emalee Metzner, Brittany Moore, Connor Musculus, Margaret Nicholson-Marsh, Cora O’Brien, Tanner Olmsted, Alyssa Olsen, Raelee Olson, *Sarah Olson, Thomas Patterson, Anna Pattok, Krylan Pederson, *Kylie Pickard, *Owen Post, Kelsy Potter, Jacqueline Rosenberg, *Adam Shaffer, *Megan Slagel, Samantha Slatkin, *Jessalyn Slaughter, Rachel Smith, *Lee Stowe, Kaetlynne Teunessen, *Antonio Tompson, Kaitlyn Vanier, Zachary Vaughan, Mikayla Warner, Quentin Wigg, Katherine Wilcox, *Jacob Wilgus, Madeline Youngs, Jacob Zech. Worship Together… 77540843 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd., 2 miles south of Gun Lake, Plainwell. Phone 269664-4377. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday - 9 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 4 yrs. old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m. Prayer together; 9 p.m. Men’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M- 66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Second Sunday in Advent, December 6 - 8:00 & 10:45. Sunday School 9:30. Frederick Meijer Gardens 12:00-7:00. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00. Women’s AlAnon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. http:// www.discovergrace.org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. 6 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 6 p.m. Menders - Dining Room. Saturday - 9 a.m. Youth Group Christmas Shopping Trip; 10 a.m. Praise Team. Monday - 7 p.m. Prayer Ministry Meeting. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. Great Start Meeting; 6:30 p.m. NAPS Bedtime Stories.. Honors — Zachery Allyn, Jacqueline Anderson, Nicholas Baum, Jeanne Bekampis, Emily Borton, Dakota Briggs, Richard Buskirk, Timothy Campbell, Andres Carmona, Megan Carpenter, Joshua Clous, Haley Cooley, Elijah Flood, Thomas Furrow, Faith Garber, Kristen Gillespie, Ashley Glumm, Zlatko Granzow, Jennifer Hay, Madison Hayes, Kendra Hermenitt, Jordon Hoffman, Lance Horton, Haley Johns, Raymond Johnson, Kaitlyn Keeler, Kimberly Landon, Dylan Lawrence, Alex McMahon, Adam McVay, Emma Morawski, Robert Perry, Sara Porter, Abel Ramirez, Andreanna Reese, Mason Rittenberg, Mckenzie Rudesill, Noah Satterlee, Leah Thompson, Morgan Tolles, Cody Ulrich, Phillip Van Noty, Renee Walden, Brittney Wellman, Noah Wilson. Seventh grade High honors — James Avery, *Jared Bailey, Kaitlyn Bancroft, Matthew Banister, Kathleen Beauchamp, Nicholas Beauchamp, *Peter Beck, Karan Bhakta, Bethany Bridgman, *Emilie Caris, *Robert Carlson, *Marshall Cherry, Christine Clark, Ronald Collins, Damon Cove, Sarah Debolt, Autumn Demott, *Kourtney Dobbin, Samuel Eastman, Brandi Ellwood, Caleb Engle, Drew Engle, Mary Feldpausch, Erin Goggins, Logan Gray, Alec Harden, Cold Harden, Evan Hart, Skyler Henion, Benjamin Herbstreith, Nicole Hunt, Atricia Johnson, Michael Johnston, *Ryan Johnston, Jesse Kinney, Hannah LaJoye, Tillery Larsen, *Abigail Laubaugh, Kayla Loew, Kaylie Lumbert, Grace Meade, Abby Miller, Chancelor Miller, Jay Molette, Mackenzie Monroe, *Adam Post, *Jacob Pratt, Alexis Price, Braxton Prill, Christina Ramsey, Erica Redman, Jaleel Richardson, James Senard, Jacob Sherman, *Caleb Sherwood, Sarah Sixberry, Jason Slaughter, Victoria Smith, Ryan Thornburgh, Samantha Traister, Parker Tyson, Naomi VanDien, Abbey VanDiver, Samantha Wezell, Drew White-Tebo, Ashliegh Wiersma, *Jacob Zimmerman, *Jillian Zull. Honors — Selinda Archiga, Hannah Bagley, Cheyenne Childers, Ashley Cranmore, Chelsea Craven, Riley Cusack, Kara Gonzalez, Selene Gonzalez, Bradley Hall, Laura Hause, Amy Hobert, Duane Kissinger, James Kubek, Skyler Lesh, Avery Lomas, Johnathan Matzen, Mackenzie Maupin, Travis Miller, Patrick Murphy, Sarah Norton, Jessica O’Keefe, Taren Odette, Tyler Owen, Draven Pederson, Zachary Pennington, Joshua Pifer, Devin Preiur, Elizabeth Shilton, Alexandrea Shumway, Alexis Smith, Drew Stolicker, Mckenzie Teske, Levi Trick, Maxwell Troutman, Kaylea Trowbridge, Madalin Trumbull, Alyssa Turashoff, Deanna Turashoff, Clay VanderKodde, Karlee Vaughan, Danielle Watson, Amanda Woodmansee, Christa Wright. Eighth grade High honors — Sarah Alspaugh, Rebecca Barnard, Matthew Birman, Logan Bleam, Grace Bosma, *Katherine Brown, Brianna Buehler, Mikayla Calvert, *Marshall Christiansen, Logan Clements, Katherine Cybulski, Margeau Donavan, Anna Ellege, Raven Gaiski, Mitchell Gee, *Devin Hamlin, Emily Hayes, *Ethan Haywood, Taylor Horton, Gabrielle Hubbell, Kylie Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Stephen Kendall, Kara Krebs, Suzannah Lenz, Caprice Lowinski, Brody Madden, Alexander Morgan, Marlee Morris, *Kylee Nemetz, Alison Porter, Marko Rabe, Nicholas Schaefer, Melany Schwab, McKayla Sheldon, Laura Shinavier, Joseph Smith, Mara Speer, Daniel Sprague, Trista Straube, Kaylee Tapscott, Allison Taylor, Anne Teunessen, Logan Teunessen, Shelby VanderMel, Dexx VanHouten, Connor von der Hoff, Kailyn Wales, Ashley Weinbrecht, Amanda Wilgus, Carson Williams. Honors — Cassandra Baker, Mitchel Brooks, Dayton Carter, Mackenley Clisso, Drew Cooley, Kelly Courtney, Jake Dalman, Ashley Davis, Katy Delcotto, Dakota Gaskill, Lennon Gildea, Michelle Howlett, Devin Hughes, James Isola, Lanie Johns, Michaela Kalmink, Samantha Kobe, Stephanee Leask, James Lee, William McKeever, Zachary McMahon, Alexandra Mills, Saska Radulovic, Rachel Rimer, Tara Rowe, Rachael Senard, Brad Smith, Taylor Sordillo, Austin Speer, Ashley Stanton, Sarah L Taylor, Hannah Tebo, David White, Mallory White, Jon Wilcox, Zachary Wilcox, Monique Williams, Aubrey Woern. In Loving Memory 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Fiberglass Products 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 James E. Hagedorn MIDDLEVILLE - James E. Hagedorn, age 63, of Middleville, passed away November 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jolene Hagedorn; two daughters, Eleanor (Otis Perry) of Battle Creek and Lynn Hagedorn of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, Shawany and grandson Ty of Battle Creek; three brothers, Earl (JoAnne) Hagedorn from Lansing, Leo (Nora) Hagedorn from Newaygo and Dale (Sherrie) Hagedorn from Mason; two sisters, Cora Fezatte of Oregon and Julia Straton of Middleville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Memorial visitation will be held Friday, December 4, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. Pastor Frank P. Snyder of the First Baptist Church officiating at 7 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Memorial contributions to the family will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Leota M. Robinson Warrick NEWARK, OHIO - A funeral service for Leota Warrick, age 100, of Newark, Ohio, was held Friday at the Criss-Shoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, OH, 43055, with Pastor Barb Sholis officiating. Interment followed at Newark Memorial Gardens. Leota passed away November 22, 2009 at Alterra Assisted Living. She was born June 26, 1909 in Hastings to the late Fred L. and Flossie (Stowell) Robinson. Leota loved reading, traveling, and was actively involved in her church. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Newark, Ohio since 1934. She was church secretary, a member of the sanctuary choir, UMW, and the Candle Lighters. Leota also worked at the Roe Emerson Men’s Clothing Store and Edmiston’s Book Store. She is survived by nieces, Roberta Pryor of Newark, Jean Whittington of Mt. Vernon, and Jean DeMott of Kalamazoo; nephews, Homer Warrick and Glenn Warrick, both of Newark, and Charles Warrick of Barnesville; cousins, Wayne Robinson of Middleville, and Grant Robinson of Hastings; and many grand nieces and nephews. Leota was preceded in death by her husband Clyde of 68 1⁄2 years, by her parents, two sisters, and one brother. The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church in Newark, Ohio. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a story about Leota or to sign an online guest book. Linden F. Cunningham GRAND RAPIDS - Linden F. Cunningham passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids at the age of 79. He was born December 16, 1929 in Hastings to Archie and Margaret (Lester) Cunningham. He graduated from Hastings High School and then entered the Air Force in 1948 where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. On August 20, 1955 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings he married Gloria Brockway. He attended Ferris State University from 1957 until 1960 receiving an Electronics Technician Degree. He went on to work for the FAA at the Gerald Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 45 and his hobbies included hunting, fishing, golf and hiking. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; son, Todd (Amy) Cunningham of Grand Haven; grandchildren, Caitria and Savannah Cunningham, Nicholas Kamp; brother, Ron (Louise) Cunningham of Hastings; sister, Agnes (Otis) Earl of Hastings. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark; and brother, Rick. Linden’s family received friends on Monday, November 30, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings until time of services with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the Red Cross. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings is serving the family’s needs. Please share a memory at www.lauerfh.com. of our This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Lauer Family Funeral Homes Area Obituaries Raymond Hause Sr. who passed away Dec. 5, 1996 •PHARMACY• Love Always, Your Family 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 77540887 Dustin Brace DOWLING - Dustin Brace of Dowling, passed away November 30, 2009. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Cleo C. Buskirk SHEBOYGAN, WI - Cleo C. Buskirk, age 84, of 919 Wisconsin Ave, Sheboygan, WI, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2009, with her daughter Mary and granddaughter Cindy by her side. Born April 14, 1925 in Sheboygan, WI, Cleo was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hildegard (Graf) Kuehl. In the late 1950s, Cleo moved to Michigan, where she met and married Kenneth Buskirk who preceded her in death in August 1988. Cleo lived in Hastings from May 1971 until September 2007 when she moved back to Sheboygan to be with her family. She enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Cleo was a long-term member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. She is survived by her daughter Mary (Andy) Clark, Sheboygan, WI; two sons, Howard (Mary) Buskirk, Laurel, MD and Edward (Amy) Buskirk, Santa Cruz, CA; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; one brother, Roger Kuehl, Waukesha, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents Hildegard and Joseph; three brothers Victor, Joseph, and Sylvester; one son David Rathsack; one grandson, Kenneth Bower; one great great grandson, “Little Ricky” Urbina; and special friend Richard Greiner of Hastings. A memorial service was held on December 1, 2009 at Lippert-Olson Funeral Home in Sheboygan, WI. An additional memorial service will be held in Michigan in the summer of 2010 (at a time to be announced). A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be emailed to the family at: cleobuskirk@lippertfuneralhome.com Robert L. Beadle BRADENTON, FL - Robert L. Beadle, who was born April 14, 1920 to Louis and Alison McClure Beadle in Hastings, passed away November 19, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. He was a resident of The Inn at Surrey Place in Bradenton, Fla. The family wishes to express their profound gratitude for the excellent care he received from their superb nurses and staff. Bob married Ruth Munton June 29, 1941. After serving in the Army in WWII, he was employed by the E.W. Bliss for many years. Ruth passed away April 5, 1992 in Bradenton. He married Martha Turner of Bradenton. She survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Anne (Charlie) Jordan; step-daughter, Mary Ann (Jim) Maxwell; step-son, By Turner; granddaughter, Amy; grandsons, Michael and Matthew; daughter-in-law, Denna; two great grandsons; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife he was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jim; three babies; and his three brothers, Lyle, Lawrence, and Hubert. He was buried privately at the National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida. Memorials may be made to The Inn at Surrey Place, 5525 21st Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34209 c/o Shelley Christian. Marriage Licenses Kyle Anthony Ritchie, Delton and Leanna Marie Sockol, Delton. Steven Monroe Rosenberg, Middleville and Sherri Michelle Maxlow, Middleville. Donald William Hoover, Hastings and Antonette Marie Meyers, Hastings. Daniel Lee Fox, Middleville and Amber Ranea Fain, Middleville. Bradley Edward Wasserman, Delton and Courtney Lynn Gregg, Delton. Dennis Michael Ayers, Middleville and Melissa Maria Nixon, Middleville. Thomas Howard Wiswell, Hastings and Allison Noel Troyer, Hastings. Charles Stanley Tomszewski, Hastings and Abbey Susan Coon, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 7 HMS students attend Youth in Government conference Twenty seventh and eighth grade students from Hastings Middle School attended the Middle School Youth in Government Conference in Lansing Nov. 23 and 24. At the conference, Hastings Middle School fielded its first-ever debate team and also allowed seventh graders to participate for the first time. Eighth grade participants had lunch with Rep. Brian Calley on Monday. During the conference, a bill that was written by students Ethan Haywood and Alec Harden passed the mock legislature and will be sent to the Michigan Legislature for consideration. Their bill would require all communities throughout Michigan to maintain recycling facilities. The contemporary issues team or debate team focused on a difficult public policy issue. Their question was on whether the fed- eral government spend more money to substantially increase social services for the poor. After five rounds of debate, the team was given a tour of the Michigan Supreme Court Building. “Overall, the Hastings Middle School participants excelled,” said Hastings Middle School teacher Mike McCann. “Despite the economic troubles, many students were able to participate. This was in large part to the generosity of the middle school community network and the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) who both donated generous amounts to cover the additional costs of the program. Without these contributions, many students would not have been able to participate.” Five bands showcase holiday music at concert This Sunday, Dec. 6, the Maple Valley High School gym will be filled with the sounds of the Christmas season when five bands play a variety of holiday favorites. The sixth grade, junior high, high school and jazz bands will showcase their talents with special holiday selections. The bands, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, have been working on their pieces for the past few months in preparation for the first performance of the concert season. The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band also will entertain the crowd with songs they have selected for the Christmas season. The community band will feature a vocalist, Ionia High School senior Haley Hildebrandt for the Irving Berlin classic, “White Christmas.” Rev. Larry Brown from the Ionia United Methodist Church will join the band as narrator for “The Bells of Christmas.” The arrangement is based on the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and will feature a hand bell choir. Hastings Middle School Youth in Government attendees include (front row, from left) Marshal Cherry, Alec Hardin, Emily Hayes, Shelby VanderMel, Alison Porter, (middle) chaperone Amy Cherry, Devin Hamlin, Cole Hardin, Conner von der Hoff, Abby Campbell, Ethan Haywood, Peter Beck, Suzie Lenz, Sam Kobe, Kylee Nemetz, teacher Mike McCann, (back row) teacher Teresa Heide, Dex VanHouten, Ashley Weinbrecht and Kylie Johnson. Missing from photo is chaperone Jon Kobe. For more than 20 years, the Ionia-Maple Valley Community Band has entertained crowds across Michigan with its music. The group is currently gearing up for a full schedule of holiday events in local communities. All of the concerts are free and open to the public. The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band is comprised of musicians young and old who enjoy creating music. The band is open to new members, and there are no auditions to join. Musicians travel from Belding, Ionia, Vermontville, Greenville, Grand Rapids and many other surrounding areas to take part in the tradition of the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. To find out more about the band and its upcoming events, visit www.ioniamvcommunityband.blogspot.com or e-mail communityband@hotmail.com. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Ionia High School band room. Youth in Government Conference eighth grade participants from Hastings Middle School pose for a photo. Pictured are (front row, from left) Alison Porter, Shelby VanderMel, Ashley Weinbrecht, Kylee Nemetz, Hannah Tebo, Katie Brown, Cassandra Baker, (back) Rep. Brian Calley, Kylie Johnson, Sam Kobe, Ethan Haywood, Dex VanHouten, Devin Hamlin, and teacher Mike McCann. The Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band will showcase its holiday spirit at the Maple Valley High School gym. Here, members of the band play during the Ionia Free Fair Parade. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) Health dept. continues H1N1 flu clinics The Barry-Eaton District Health Department continues to receive H1N1 influenza vaccine in limited quantities which it distributes to vaccine providers in the district. H1N1 influenza vaccine for all of the target groups is available from many Barry and Eaton county health care providers. For a list of physicians providing vaccine to established patients, see "H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Information" at www.barryeatonhealth.org Several appointment-only clinics will be held in December for those without a primary health care provider or whose provider cannot obtain the vaccine. Additional clinics will be scheduled when vaccine supplies increase. In Barry County, the appointment only clinics will be held at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. These clinics are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7; Wednesday, Dec. 9; Monday, Dec. 14; and Monday, Dec. 21. Call 269-945-9516, ext. 660, to schedule an appointment. Greens sale Friday and Saturday in Delton The Bernard Historical Society will hold its annual Greens Sale Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5 at National City Bank in Delton. Besides holiday greenery, the event will included baked goods and other items. The sale takes place during regular bank hours. Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads �Page 8 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa An upcoming event is the monthly meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. This will be held at the Freight House at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. This will be the annual show-and-tell event. The items brought can be either a Christmas item or otherwise unique. Visitors are always welcome. The December “Bonanza Bugle” will soon be in the mail for members, fellow societies and libraries in Lakewood school district. The Bugle is one of the fringe benefits of being a member. The 18th annual Christmas ‘Round the Town has come and gone. It was a common sight to see people carrying a blue paper as they went from store to store or stop to stop to visit the 14 locations that were open to visitors.At some of the stops there were multiple vendors so there were far more than 18 artisans showing off their wares. The Depot complex also had baked goods for sale. We will wait for an overall appraisal but some of the vendors felt they had done well. Visitors came from far and near. The Thanksgiving Eve service at First Congregational Church was well attended. Pastors Jonathan Reid, David Flegel, Eric Beck and the host pastor Mark Jarvie shared the program with alternating Scripture readings which were interspersed with seasonal hymns. Each of the pastors gave one meditation based on the Bible passage he had read. Pastor Beck concluded his with singing “Give Thanks and Sing,” playing his own accompaniment on guitar. He had the request from his fellow pastors to repeat the music he shared last year. Following the service, the host ladies served cookies and beverages. People lingered well after the service to enjoy the company of those from other churches. Lola Haller was organist for the service. Members of the Decker family held their Thanksgiving dinner Sunday using their church dining room. Work commitments on Thursday prevented some from meeting on the customary day. Women’s Fellowship will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the First Congregational Church at 7 p.m., a departure from the usual hour. This is the time for the annual cookie exchange. Lola Haller will have the program. Roxie Hazel and Sue Elliott will be the hostesses. Most churches in the area have been given assignments for gifts to accompany food boxes prepared under the direction of Lakewood Community Council. Socks, mittens and hats (knitted) in any size are welcome and much needed. Canned goods will be gathered by students in all schools. Workers are needed on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 9 for setup; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for shorting and packing; Thursday 9 to 3 for more packing and Saturday at 9 a.m. until noon for delivery. Help is most needed on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Service groups from Sunfield and Clarksville come in good numbers. Last year, there were ample workers from Woodland, but they are needed again this time. Boxes of food plus toys, socks, etc. for children go to needy persons in the Lakewood Schools District. Central United Methodist Church will hold a dinner theater program for its 2009 Christmas event, Saturday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are needed. The church is now using its new parking lot on Third Avenue with steps and a ramp leading up to the alley and the rear entrance of the church. The lot is finished except for lighting. On the past two Sundays, there were long lines at the Lake Odessa branch of Caledonia Farmers Elevator with tractors and wagons loaded with newly harvested corn. The fields are now pretty much bare. This was an unusually late harvest year because of high moisture content of the grain. This afforded the deer population good hiding places during daytime hours so the count for deer harvest seemed to be less than in normal years. Some fields also have been chisel plowed after the initial harvest. State’s water-withdrawal tool wins award Michigan’s water-withdrawal assessment process has received a 2009 Innovations Award from the Council of State Governments. Signed into law in the summer of 2008, the purpose of the landmark assessment process is to evaluate the impacts of proposed large water withdrawals. The tool was part of a water protection legislative package that adopted the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact and was sponsored by Sen. Patty Birkholz. “Michigan has led the way for other states that are looking to protect their waters by developing our own specialized sciencebased water management system,” said Birkholz, chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. “Our common sense system Public Hearing HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Proposed 2010 Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Township hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2010 township General Fund and Library Fund Budgets. The Board may not adopt the proposed 2010 budgets until after the public hearing. The proposed property tax rate to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for inspection after December 1 by appointment with the Clerk. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 269-948-9690 office Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77540440 Hastings Public Library events Courier Banking Thursday, Dec. 3 — Movie Memories features “I’ll Be Seeing You” — 5 to 8 p.m.; library book club discusses Censoring an Iranian Love Story by Shariar Mandanipour, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 4 — Christmas celebration begins with a magic show from 5:30 to 6 p.m. after the lighting of the Christmas tree and manger dedication, the library also will be an art hop site, featuring the ceramics of Christyl Burnett-Evans, the felt whimsy of Barbara Wright and the jewelry of Alana Centers. Saturday, Dec 5 — create noise-makers for the parade from 10 a.m. to noon; watch the Christmas parade at 2 p.m.; pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 — toddler story time: “smell and taste,” 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 9 — “Taste of the Holiday” 6 to 7 p.m., bring a treat and recipe, taste and take home recipes. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above or visit its Web page at www.hastingspubliclibrary.org. Designed exclusively for Hastings City Bank business customers, this pick up and delivery service is the ultimate in convenience. Our Hastings City Bankmobile will pick up your deposits, deliver petty cash, and transport legal documents safely and securely, saving you time and money. For color copies, 1-hour photo processing and all your printing needs see the experts at Fees The first four trips per month are FREE. Each additional pick up per month is $4.00. Fees can be offset by the earnings credit earned on your average business account balance. Ask your Hastings City Bank representative for complete details. 77540899 1-888-422-2280 ensures that science is the measure to determine when a water withdrawal is harmful and when it is not.” The automated point-and-click computer tool, fully implemented in July of this year, allows new, large-volume water users to determine if a proposed withdrawal will have an adverse resource impact on state water levels and other natural resources. The tool specifically examines detailed impacts of water withdrawals on characteristic fish populations. “The computer system has helped Michigan regulate large water withdrawals but still allows manufacturers, farmers and other businesses to use our water wisely,” said Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township. “It offers quick approval for water uses that are crucial to many industries in areas where water is plentiful, in contrast to a lengthy and restrictive permit process.” The tool was created by a team of scientific experts and was peer-reviewed by a panel of nationally renowned researchers. “I am pleased that Michigan was recognized with this award,” Birkholz said. “All of the states in the Great Lakes Basin rely on healthy waters and natural resources. Michigan’s water-withdrawal assessment program is a great example for other states to follow.” The Council of State Governments Innovations Award was established to recognize exemplary state programs throughout the country. The award acknowledges states that have found creative solutions for significant regional issues. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. just north of Hastings Break the glass, douse the flames by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As everyone who watches the evening news knows, in the western United States, wildfires and forest fires are common enough in the late summer. Young people work diligently on fire crews here in the West, fighting one of nature’s great forces. Out-ofcontrol blazes in our national forests are all but an annual event, with only the number and intensity of the fires varying from year to year. Wildfires in grasslands often last just a couple of hours or days, and forest fires in trees are generally measured in days to weeks. In other words, all such fires are relatively short-lived. And that, as my young friends would say, is a “clear positive.” A clear negative must be acknowledged for another type of uncontrolled fire, a kind that burns year-round, not just for a season — and, in fact, generally blazes for decades. These are the fires geologists know best, and it’s time others learned about them. The fires I have in mind are made of burning coal. Such unwanted coal fires rage or smolder in the United States, South Africa, Australia, China, India and beyond. They are burning in huge volumes in rural China and blazing in a district of India to such a great extent the flames from some surface coal fires are more than 20 feet high. Here in the U.S., they are burning in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Colorado and Wyoming as you read these words. People who have limited experience with coal may think it should be a simple matter to put out a coal blaze. Buckets of water, some would guess, should quench the flames, like water on a charcoal grill. But, in fact, coal can burn very hot (when oxygen is available at the surface) or smolder slowly (when little air is around under the surface). And once a major coal seam is ignited underground or near the surface of the Earth, it’s quite difficult to control. Putting out a significant coal blaze by hand is almost impossible. The public also might be surprised to learn the total effect of these unwanted coal fires. Carbon dioxide production from unwanted coal fires around the world is enormous. And because coal underground burns incompletely to a variety of gases, other greenhouse gases are an issue, such as methane and carbon monoxide. According to one technical paper from the U.S. Department of Energy I’ve been studying lately, about 2 percent of all annual industrial global emissions of carbon dioxide come as a byproduct of unwanted coal fires in China alone. In other words, coal fires in China — which are legion because their mines are often hand-dug into near-surface coal seams, a practice going back to antiquity — are adding a couple of percent to our total global production of carbon dioxide from industrial sources such as power plants and auto engines. But I’m not picking on China. We’ve got coal fires burning here in America including one near Laurel Run, Pa., that has been burning since 1915. Perhaps you’ve heard the story of a hamlet called Centralia that’s also located in coal country in Pennsylvania? Centralia is basically unlivable today because of a coal blaze. The ground itself in the town is hot, the air is tainted with smoke and toxic gasses, and the ground collapses from time to time. The cause? When the town’s landfill trash was burned off in 1962, it lit a coal seam just under the trash pit. From that day to this one, the fire has been burning. At the end of the first Gulf War, readers may remember that Saddam Hussein’s forces left Kuwait’s oil fields ablaze when they retreated to Iraq. It was said at the time that putting out the oil field fires would take many years. But in fact, due to the work of an American company and the best technology of the day, most of the fires were out within months. Coal fires pose some different problems than oil fires, but it’s time we rolled up our sleeves to address the blazes that we most likely can douse. We would be helping the folks living near the fires today, as well as our posterity tomorrow. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 75, was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on November 9, 2009. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF HOPE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 22, AS AMENDED Subsection B of Section VII of the Hope Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22, as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: B. No flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetation of any type shall be planted within the Township cemetery except for (1) urn plantings placed on a foundation; or (2) plantings made by the cemetery sexton. Any plantings made in violation of this provision may be removed by the Township or the cemetery sexton. Artificial flowers and wreaths not removed by April 1 of any year shall be removed by the cemetery sexton. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any clause, sentence, word or provision hereof is declared void or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any portion of this Ordinance other than said part or portion thereof. SECTION 3. REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication following its adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. 77540816 Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 9 WAITING FOR SHOTS — Saturday morning was really busy at Pennock Hospital where Dr. Joseph Heaslip, M.D., director of the Barry Health Department and hospital, gave first, second and third shots to 467 Barry County youngsters. The ‘clinic,’ scheduled from 9 to 11, began at 8:30 and continued until 1:30. Dr. Heaslip was pleased with the number of parents who brought children for the Salk vaccine and said the next clinic would be Sept. 20. The clinics are for children whose parents would not be able to have them receive the anti-polio vaccine. Photo by Lewis Hine. (Reprinted from Hastings Banner, Aug. 30, 1956.) Poliomyelytis, infantile paralysis, or polio, as it became more commonly known, was frequently in bold print on the pages of the Hastings Banner in the late 1940s and 1950s. After 27 cases and two deaths occurred in 1940, only about a dozen cases were reported over the next seven years until 1948 when statistics began to climb. Headlines would give the latest tallies for the year from various towns or burgs, share news of recoveries, or somberly announce deaths caused by the disease. “Third polio case in Freeport area,” “Polio continues to strike Barry County residents,” “Hastings youth hospitalized, polio suspected,” “Barry teenage girls latest polio victims.” Since health privacy guidelines were not as limiting as they are today, the status of children from toddlers to teens was printed, along with their condition, prognosis and where they were hospitalized. A few young parents in their 20s or 30s were stricken, as well. The disease seemed to hit in the summer months, also called “polio season,” but lingered as the year waned. Schools were closed and reopened. “Barry has second death from polio, close Delton School” read a headline from Nov. 18, 1948. The Dec. 2, 1948, edition followed with “Sixth polio case is reported in Barry; school reopens.” “Nashville School opens, Stevens School is closed,” announced the Sept. 22, 1949, Banner. (The 10-pupil Stevens School was in the Lacey area of Johnstown Township.) The Nashville Board of Education, acting on a recommendation of the Barry County Health Department, ordered the reopening of the Nashville school after the death of a 16-yearold girl, stated the article. “However, parents who would rather not have their children attend school may keep their children at home, and absences will not be counted against the youngsters.” Sometimes the paper reported that a second or even third child in a family had been stricken with the disease while the parents were still reeling from the death of one. A headline from the Aug. 25, 1949, Banner doesn’t fully convey the dashing of many collective hopes with “First polio case in 8 days reported,” until the reader takes in the first line: “The confidence which had been developing in this area during the eight days in which no new cases of infantile paralysis were reported was shattered Tuesday” afternoon when Dr. Vergil Slee, director of the health department, reported that a 3-year-old girl from Nashville had been admitted to a Battle Creek hospital, suffering from the disease and with “evident weakness in one leg.” Recommendations were issued by county, state and federal health agencies: “If polio is reported in your neighborhood,” wrote Dr. F. S. Leeder, state health department director of disease control in a press release, “it is wise to keep children within their usual circle of relatives and playmates since new contacts mean new chances to get polio germs; see that children do not get chilled by staying in swimming too long; see that they do not become overtired; and be sure they wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet.” A nationwide outbreak hit in 1952 and 1953 as Dr. Jonas Salk was testing and readying his vaccine against polio. An April 1954 press release from a state health official reported some of the best news: the new vac- cine offered “a strong hope of protection against the disease.” Children and pregnant women were among the target groups. A series of three shots was recommended. The vaccine was widely distributed in the county and state among first and second grade students in early to mid1955. The April 26, 1956, Banner proclaimed “No Barry child gets polio after having vaccine.” Statistics from State Health Commissioner Dr. Albert E. Heustis, backed that up. “The Michigan Department of Health reaffirms reductions in paralytic polio among Michigan first and second graders who marched through spring and early summer immunization clinics held in 1955,” stated the article. “About 90 percent of the first and second graders had at least one dose of vaccine, and Dr. Heustis says only 13 cases of paralytic polio turned up during the year the in the thousands vaccinated; in the 10 percent who did not get vaccine, he reports there were 22 paralytic cases. “‘From every indication,’ he declared, ‘the vaccine is holding up as a wonderful measure of protection against the crippling caused by polio.’” A June 14, 1956, Banner headline announced, “Urge parents to have children from 1 to 15 vaccinated now.” Dr. Joseph Heaslip, director of the county health department and Pennock Hospital, which at the time housed the health department, said he believed that the vaccine was “responsible for the low incidence of the disease here.” Mention of the disease nearly disappeared from the Banner headlines in the next few years, listed only in couple of stray cases or to publicize the fund drive. That fund, which started out as 1938 as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then became known as the March of Dimes. After the success of the polio vaccine, the March of Dimes continued to help those who had been crippled by polio but also changed its focus in 1958 to the prevention of premature births. Stories in the early 1960s Banner still mentioned events from area villages, but by then, the news was no longer about the latest polio victims but instead told of the monetary success of each town’s ‘Mothers March.” Newborn Babies GIRL, Gabrielle Sophia, born at Sparrow Hospital on Nov. 12, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. to Lynn and Nick Taylor of Mason. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. BOY, Keaton Xavier, born at Metro Health on Nov. 8, 2009 at 1:40 a.m. to Katlyn and Matt Shaw of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. EDWARD JONES Changing ‘seasons’ of life may require changes in investment strategy As we make the transition from autumn to winter, you may be reminded that seasons don’t just change on the calendar — they also change in your life. And as you move from one season of your life to another, you’ll find that some of your goals may have changed. Consequently, as time goes by, you may need to adjust your financial strategies as well. To illustrate the “seasonal” nature of your investment strategies, let’s quickly go through a typical life cycle and look at the differing financial goals at each stage: • Starting out — When you are beginning your career, you may not have a lot of money with which to invest, but it's important to try to put away something each month. If you have a 401(k) where you work, take advantage of it — your money is deducted, pretax, from your paychecks, so it’s an easy way to start investing. And at this stage of your life, consider investing primarily for growth. Of course, when you invest in growth-oriented vehicles, you typically assume an above-average degree of risk because the price of these investments can fluctuate greatly over time. However, if you buy quality investments and hold them for many years, you may be able to overcome the “blips” along the way and benefit from the growth prospects these vehicles can offer. • Middle years — During this season of your life, things have likely changed. Your kids may have already graduated from college or otherwise left home, so you may need to re-evaluate your life insurance needs. You’re likely earning more money and have more available to invest — which means, among other things, that you should consider “maxing out” on your IRA and also putting as much as you afford into your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Because you may have a decade or more until you retire, you still may need considerable growth potential from your investments. At the same time, though, you might not want to invest quite as aggressively as you did when you started out, so you may want to increase the percentage of bonds and other fixed-income vehicles in your portfolio. • Retirement years — Many people assume their expenses will drop when they retire. And some will drop — but others, such as health care, will increase. Furthermore, it’s not at all unusual for people to spend two, or even three, decades in an active retirement — and during those years, inflation can be a factor. Consequently, even as a retiree, you'll find that growth-oriented investments are important, balanced with others that provide income. Furthermore, you’ll want to manage the withdrawals you take from your IRA, 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan to help make sure you don’t outlive your resources. At the same time, you should consider exploring estate-planning techniques, such as life insurance trusts, that can help you leave the legacy you want without burdening your heirs with heavy estate taxes. To help you meet these needs, work with your tax advisor and estate-planning professional. The seasons of the year change every three months. The seasons of your life change much more slowly, but these changes can have a big impact on your financial situation. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Christmas photos will be taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (before the annual Christmas parade) Saturday, Dec. 5 in the lower level of the church, located at 209 W. Green St. No pets are allowed in the photos. There will be two backdrops/screens from which to choose. The cost for having a photo taken is $5, which includes receiving a disk with copies of the photos. Price sheets will be available so each family/person can have additional prints or Christmas cards printed at Printing Plus, located at the J-Ad Graphics headquarters on North Broadway (M-43) in Hastings. The church is located just two blocks from the parade route, and a church spokesperson said people who have their photos taken can park free in the church parking lot and walk down to the parade. The spokesperson said a few church members got together for the photo project because of the poor economy, and they didn’t want families to cut out the tradition of having family photos traditionally taken for the holidays. Proceeds will go to the on-going ministries of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Stop in & see our New Look! 77540903 Middleville Christmas celebration begins Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Christmas fun will begin in Middleville Saturday, Dec. 5. The Middleville United Methodist Church will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., featuring pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverages. The annual cookie walk at the church will be from 9 a.m. to noon or until all the cookies are sold. Anyone who wants to find a book to read on cold winter nights is invited by members of the Beacon Society, the Friends of the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library, to stop by the book sale Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and see the new library. The entrance to the library is at the front of Thornapple Kellogg High School, off Bender Road. The Middleville Christmas parade, after two twilight starts, will return to a daytime event Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. The parade is sponsored by the Lions Club and will award prizes to the first, second and third place floats in the parade. Grand marshals of the parade will be World War II veterans; a special float will be designated for them. Parade lineup will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the McFall Elementary School parking lot. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Band will march and play, weather permitting. As always, Santa will make a special trip to meet children in the area in the Stagecoach Park gazebo following the parade. Bill Kenyon from the Lions Club invites everyone to join in the Christmas celebration. Anyone who wants to be in the parade should be at the McFall parking lot by 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5. For more information about this year’s Christmas parade, call Kenyon at 269-7953669. 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Battle Creek FARM BUREAU SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1920 Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5:00 Open Saturday 8:30 to 12:00 I-94 Jackson MN Ave Hamblin Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Battle Creek FARM BUREAU Dickman Rd OP Ave Washington Worries, vaccination clinics centered on polio Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of Kendall with Esther Walton 44th St A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS 42nd St From TIME to TIME 14325 OP Ave. Climax 269-746-4286 295 Hamblin Ave. Battle Creek 269-962-4025 No sales to retailers or wholesalers. Good while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. �Page 10 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Doxtader and Teresa M. Doxtader, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on February 6, 2007 in instrument 1176107, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Loan Trust 2007-8XS as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Four Hundred Three And 04/100 Dollars ($90,403.04), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot(s) 6, Block 10, H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the Village, now City, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9; thence North 67.50 feet along the West line of said Lot 6; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 67.50 feet to the South line of Lot 7 of said Plat; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540681 File #223016F04 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William J Stanley and Michelle Stanley, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2005 and recorded November 30, 2005 in Instrument # 1156902 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006W1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($116,118.39) including interest 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on Page 13, Barry County, Michigan. Also, beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 28, Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 13, Barry County Records; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West 26.50 feet along the North line of said Lot 28; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.90 feet; thence South 83 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East 98.07 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of Lot 24 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 30.00 feet from the said Northwest corner of Lot 28; thence South 29 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West, 30.00 feet to the place of beginning. All in the Northwest one quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Note: Taxes are assessed for tax purposes as follows: Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 13, Barry County Records, also, beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 28, of Middleville Downs Addition No. 2; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds East along the North line of said Lot, 56.83 feet; thence North 56 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 67.40 feet; thence South 01 degree 01 minute 30 seconds West 36.23 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 808 Greenwood St, Middleville MI 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 11/12/2009 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 77540166 Our File No: 09-15534 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A. Milbourn, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2007 and recorded July 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1183076, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 73/100 Dollars ($91,388.73) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 22, Town 22 North, Range 7 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 112 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 22; thence North 20 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West 148.91 feet along the Northeasterly line of lands deeded to the State of Michigan for highway purposes; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds West 330.71 feet along the East line of M-66; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 368 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 470 feet to the South line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds West 316.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540753 File No. 617.1795 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., DBA The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of December, 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of January, 1999 in Document No. 1023541 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Sixty Five & 36/100 ($62,065.36), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.850% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: A parcel of Land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, T3N, R8W, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47' 30" West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12' 30" West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39' 30" East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45' 30" East 134 feet to the point of beginning, Barry County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 11/12/2009 Wachovia Bank, NA Mortgagee ______________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wachovia Bank, NA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 77540084 248-362-2600 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN E. COLE, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 8, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 24, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071024-0003436 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Thirty Three and 95/100 Dollars ($136,033.95). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 17th day of December, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 42, Gackler's Payne Lake Plat, part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 72 Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 11928 Lakeridge Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-085-042-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: November 19, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77540341 1728509-1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonathan A. Hurless and Lori A. Hurless, husband and wife, to First Franklin a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 18, 2005 in Instrument Number 1144979, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2005-FFH1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($253,874.08) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East, 4063.14 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East, 644.53 feet along the North line of Chippewa Trail according to the recorded plat of Alegonquin Shores as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 54 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East 254.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 248.06 feet; thence Southerly 83.71 feet along the centerline of Hammond Road and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 256.82 feet and the chord of which bears South 10 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West, 83.34 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds West, 171.94 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West, 234.55 feet along said North line of Chippewa Trail to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540743 File No. 269.5225 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($181,997.89), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 396.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3351615 11/26/2009, 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009, 77540693 12/17/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, and Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal description submitted to and recorded by Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($259,127.90) including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, commencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540709 File No. 356.3007 Synopsis Hope Township Special Board Meeting Nov. 24, 2009 All Board members present, and 2 guests. Approved Previous Minutes Terminating Sexton and Assist. Sexton Work Agreement to be replaced by job description. Paying for 1/2 replacement cost of broken angel statues at Cedar Creek Cemetery Adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor 77540860 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mildred J. Martin, a married woman and Donald Martin, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in Liber 1985, Page 1260, Eaton County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-WMC2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($92,516.88) including interest at 7.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the or inside of the main entrance to the Courthouse Bldg. in Charlotte, MI in Eaton County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: the part of Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 6 West, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as follows: commencing 907.1 feet South of Northeast corner of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 46 degrees East 217.5 feet along the center of the Highway, thence North 34 degrees 20 minutes West 144.5 feet more or less to Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwesterly along said lake to the West line of said Section 19, thence South to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Lot 1, plat of Sandy Haven, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 26, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540275 File No. 269.5242 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Harris, Jr., a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 12, 2007 in instrument 1181606, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($95,028.54), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly for 220 feet; thence Southerly 198 feet; thence Easterly 220 feet; thence Northerly 198 feet to the point of beginning, Assyria Township, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point 220 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence continuing West 5 feet; thence South 294 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 96 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540209 File #289092F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen R. Childers and Felisha J. Childers, his wife, to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23, 1998 and recorded August 13, 1998 in Instrument Number 1016462, and re-recorded to correct legal 10/16/1998 in Instrument Number 1019485, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 92/100 Dollars ($65,127.92) including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point on the North Section line South 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 second West 758.00 feet from the North one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds West 199.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 seconds West 252.39 feet to the centerline of Kellogg Road; thence along the centerline of Kellogg Road North 34 degrees 21 minutes 55 seconds East 235.53 feet to the North line of Section 36; thence along said Section line North 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 seconds East 122.02 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540738 File No. 241.5644 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James C. Deitz, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded October 31, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155439, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 40/100 Dollars ($122,069.40) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1896.02 feet along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section to a point which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 766.10 feet for the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 473.00 feet along the West line of Middleville Manor Addition and its Northerly extension thereof; thence Southwesterly 62.74 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 62.61 feet; thence Southwesterly 49.29 feet along a 220.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 49.19 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 284.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 60.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.02 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 98.90 feet; thence Northeasterly 21.12 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 87 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds East 21.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 131.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 131.44 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540402 File No. 617.0308 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter John Dzioba, Jr., an unmarried man and Bridgette Magee, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005 in instrument 1141551, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three And 63/100 Dollars ($113,353.63), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. aid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land commencing at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence East 215 feet; thence North 520 feet; thence West 215 feet; thence South 520 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540090 File #288007F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Spongberg, a married man and Summer Spongberg, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004472, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Four And 93/100 Dollars ($92,324.93), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 6, Block 62, excepting therefrom the South 47 feet, Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The South 47 feet of Lot 6, Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540687 File #223532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arloa M. Raffler, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Co. DBA Commonwealth United Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2003, and recorded on July 24, 2003 in instrument 1109364, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Five And 13/100 Dollars ($128,775.13), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 36, Glasgow Addition, to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, except that part lying East of CK and S Railroad, Also except commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 35, Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings; thence West 66 feet, thence South to the North line of Lot 37; thence East 66 feet, thence in a Northerly Direction to the Place of Beginning, all in Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540109 File #269116F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerry Lucas and Vickie Lucas, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2006, and recorded on August 23, 2006, as Document Number: 1169004, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five and 67/100 ($168,455.67) including interest at the rate of 9.12500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on December 10, 2009 Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel B: Commencing at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet to the Place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 seconds West 245.87 feet, thence North 86 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds East 428.00 feet to the centerline OF M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said center line 263.18 feet, thence South 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds West 555.54 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel C: Beginning at the center 1/8 post of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, town 4 North, range 10 West, thence North 1 degree 04 minutes 27 Seconds West on the North and South 1/8 line of the Southwest 1/4 167.25 feet, thence North 85 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 555.45 feet to the centerline of M-37, thence South 29 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East on said centerline 224.06 feet, thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds West on the South line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 662.39 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5286 Stimpson Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: November 12, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC8 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77540149 Case No. 09MI01807-1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leroy B. Fox, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2006, and recorded on August 28, 2006 in instrument 1169153, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One And 20/100 Dollars ($104,271.20), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26, a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East line of Market Street Plat, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 89; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East 241.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 17 of the plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 42; thence South 01 degrees 05 minutes 04 seconds West, along the Southerly extension of said West line of Lot 17, a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line, 164.33 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16.5 feet either side of a line described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the above described parcel and running thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East along the West line of said parcel and the Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feet the South line of Market Street and the point of ending; together with all the improvements erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances and fixtures which are part of the property The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540334 File #293207F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage dated April 24, 2002, given by JAY DONALD DEKLEINE and SHARON KAY DEKLEINE, as Mortgagor, to WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK, as Mortgagee, as recorded on April 29, 2002 as Document No. 1079562 of Barry County Records, Pages 1 through 5 and on April 30, 2002, in Liber 2234 of Allegan Records on Pages 30 through 34, together with all amendments and modifications, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of October 1, 2009, for principal and interest, the sum of $204,957.06; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage; the power of sale in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; and the Mortgagee having exercised and hereby exercising its right of acceleration as a result of the default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Barry County Circuit Court, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying amounts due and unpaid under said mortgage, together with legal costs and charges of sale, including attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, and any and all other lawful charges and expenditures from the date of this notice until said date of sale, the lands in said mortgage is situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County (as to Parcel 1) and Township of Wayland, Allegan County (as to parcel 2) and commonly known as 3555 Lisa Lane, Wayland, Michigan 49348 and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence South 2º 21’03” West 91.00 feet; thence North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 62º 45’ 43” East 36.88 feet; thence South 20º 09’ 36” East 210.94 feet; thence South 44º44’ 20” West 107.47 feet; thence North 06º 36’ 42” West 259.20 feet to the place of beginning, together with an irregular strip of property lying adjacent to the Southeast edge of the above-described parcel and between said parcel and the shore of Gun Lake; together with all riparian rights to Gun Lake. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress to the above described land over the following described property; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 3 North, Range 10 West; thence North along the West line of said Section 31, a distance of 980.95 feet to a point 1669.85 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence East 33.00 feet; thence South 815.37 feet; thence South 05º 48’ 01” East 167.97 feet; thence South 88º 14’ 34” East 12.66 feet; thence South 39º 49’ 48” East 49.96 feet; thence South 62º 45’ 43” West 110.64 feet; thence North 02º 21’ 03” East 91.00 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 2: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 11 West; thence South 50 feet along the East line of said Section 36 to the place of beginning; thence South along said East line 50 feet; thence West 100 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 50 feet to a point 100 feet West of the place of beginning; thence East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line 100 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Dated: November 10, 2009 West Michigan Community Bank, Mortgagee CUNNINGHAM DALMAN, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee /s/ Ronald J. Vander Veen Ronald J. Vander Veen 321 Settlers Road, P.O. Box 1767 Holland, MI 49422-1767 (616) 392-1821 This notice is given in efforts to collect a debt owed to West Michigan Community Bank. Any information provided in response to this notice will 77540171 be used for that purpose. STATE OF MICHIGAN 56th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION EATON COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 09-17420-NA PETITION NO. 2009-01 TO: REGINA HOWARD IN THE MATTER OF: TRISHA SAENZ and ALAINA SAENZ A hearing regarding a petition to terminate your parental rights will be conducted by the court on January 11, 2010 at 9:00 am in the Probate Courtroom, Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI before Michael F. Skinner (P36261). IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Regina Howard personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of your parental rights. 77540897 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Boze, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2008 and recorded November 20, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081120-0011222, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 54/100 Dollars ($138,911.54) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Except Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 1,148.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet for the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 396 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540748 File No. 310.6325 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Charles R Wiltse, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4109 E Joy Rd, Shelbyville, MI 49344-9652. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296341F01 77540802 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Debra Erway, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4800 Cedar Creek Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-8640. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 221980F02 77540877 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Trent M Kohn, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 121 W Grand St, Hastings, MI 49058-2223. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296675F01 77540798 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Dennis L Campbell and Janis Campbell, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 10076 Bever Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9715. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296538F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Randy Walden and Barbara Walden 7400 Lawrence Nashville, MI 48073 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 225.4353 77540883 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Stanley G Norris Sr and Karen S Norris, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 9315 Wertman Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9615. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 1, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 1, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 297366F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Lyle M. Huyck and Janet L. Huyck, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8994S S Norris Rd, Delton, MI 490468749. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 295125F01 77540808 77540853 77540804 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa A. Short, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2003, and recorded on June 17, 2003 in instrument 1106627, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen And 53/100 Dollars ($94,517.53), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 13 of H. J. Kenfield Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 9. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540053 File #292956F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason D. Brinkhuis and Jennifer L. Brinkhuis aka Jennifer Brinkhuis , husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2003 and recorded February 10, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121993 and an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($196,795.63) including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section, except the South 460 feet of the East 460 feet of said Section; also, except the South 460 feet of the West 330 feet of said Section. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5597 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. 77540873 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Rosenberger and Ruth Rosenberger, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110929, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Four and 91/100 Dollars ($75,934.91) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Block C, Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540407 File No. 283.0423 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Cay Velderman 750 Coats Grove Road Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 285.9732 77540800 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Murray Stuck and Angilynn Stuck 1139 South Church Street Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 356.3229 77540885 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Denise D. Farley-Renkel and Charles W. Renkel 5097 Herbert Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 207.9064 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on October 16, 2007, by Andrew T. Dreisbach, a single man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 18, 2007, in Instrument No. 200710180003198 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen and 34/100 Dollars ($141,218.34), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 40, OAKWOOD SHORES NO. 2, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 79, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 12315 Oakwood Shores, Wayland, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77540881 77540855 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110976, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial Services by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred TwentyThree and 34/100 Dollars ($83,923.34) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540879 248-502-1400 File No. 283.0440 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Scott Prill and ., the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 719 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058-8455. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from November 30, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after November 30, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296616F01 77540806 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 66/100 Dollars ($145,883.66), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540320 File #268975F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas X Peck and Sandra L Peck, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2004, and recorded on May 13, 2004 in instrument 1127507, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six And 94/100 Dollars ($184,166.94), including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Thence North 220 feet, Thence West 620 feet, Thence South 220 feet, Thence East 620 feet to place of beginning, all in Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291986F01 77540868 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-025454-DE Estate of Thelma Irene Bleam. Date of Birth: September 13, 1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Thelma Irene Bleam, who lived at 348 Willits Road, Hastings, Michigan died October 28, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and the Thelma I. Bleam Trust u/t/a dated 2/8/01 will be forever barred unless presented to Joseph A. Bleam and Lorri L. Kirby, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11/24/09 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 Joseph A. Bleam Lorri L. Kirby 855 Sisson Road 9712 East CD Avenue Freeport, MI 49325 Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-4098 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Trust of: JACK FLOYD ANDERSON SR. Date of Birth: December 18, 1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JACK FLOYD ANDERSON SR., Grantor of the Jack Floyd Anderson Sr. Living Trust dated March 26, 2001, as amended by a First Amendment on October 23, 2001, who lived at 4370 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan died October 21, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Diane Lynn Anderson, Trustee of the Jack Floyd Anderson Sr. Living Trust dated March 26, 2001, as amended by a First Amendment on October 23, 2001, at 4370 Village Edge Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 24, 2009 Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Lynwood P. VandenBosch P24512 1700 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 726-2200 Diane Lynn Anderson 4370 Village Edge Drive Middleville, MI 49333 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 2009-25455-DE Estate of CAROL A. HEATH, DECEASED. Date of birth: 3/10/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, CAROL A. HEATH, DECEASED, who lived at 5350 GUERNSEY LAKE ROAD, DELTON, MI 49046, Michigan died October 23, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to BRIAN T. HEATH, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11/24/09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 BRIAN T. HEATH 13367 CAREFREE DRIVE BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017 (269) 721-3284 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 2009-25445-DE Estate of ALICE L. FREDERICKSON. Date of birth: 1/19/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ALICE L. FREDERICKSON, who lived at 5900 N. BROADWAY, FREEPORT, MI 49325, Michigan died March 2, 2006. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to SHIRLEY M. BLAKELY, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. COURT STREET, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11/24/09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 SHIRLEY M. BLAKELY 5890 N. BROADWAY FREEPORT, MI 49325 (269) 948-4172 77540814 77540812 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LIKENS & BLOMQUIST, P.L.L.C, IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER BELOW IF EITHER MORTGAGOR IS ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage made by Sharon A. Mann, Single, Mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Bank (Western Michigan), Mortgagee, dated August 18, 2003, and recorded on September 15, 2003, in Instrument Number 1113309, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on said mortgage there is $62,411.14 due at the date of this notice. There is no suit proceeding at law or in equity to collect the sums due under the Mortgage described above. Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in the above-described Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public venue, in order to satisfy the unpaid portion of said Mortgage, together with interest at a rate of 3.250%, all costs of sale permitted by law, and taxes, the property situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing 20 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 12 rods; thence West 20 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence East 20 rods to the place of beginning. All rights of redemption shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned as defined by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Likens & Blomquist, P.L.L.C. By: Jeffrey T. Goudie P-66254 Attorneys for Servicer 3290 W. Big Beaver Rd. Ste 315 Troy, MI 48084 Telephone: 248-593-5106 77540157 L0437MI09 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Sanker, a single man and Jennifer A. Griffin,a single woman, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007, and recorded on May 17, 2007 in instrument 1180681, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty And 72/100 Dollars ($130,420.72), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 60, Misty Ridge No. 3, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540282 File #290044F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geoffrey S Cook and Michelle L Forman nka Michelle L Cook wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003 in instrument 1097436, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 31/100 Dollars ($50,735.31), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 7, Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540203 File #286350F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Knauss, a single man and Laura Denisty, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2008, and recorded on October 10, 2008 in instrument 200810100009957, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to Member First Family of Companies, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Fifty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($115,055.32), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Fifteen (15) and the South Fofty-two (42) feet of Lot Thirteen (13) of Block Nine (9) of the Lincoln Park Addition to-the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. according to the recorded Flat thereot; The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540704 File #294532F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jay D Dekleine, a Married Person and Jacob Dekleine, a Married Person, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 20, 2006, and recorded on January 2, 2007 in instrument 1174492, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Five And 03/100 Dollars ($75,455.03), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 12 of East Town Homes Condominium, a Condominium, according to the Master Deed Recorded in Document No. 1074113, in the Office of Barry County of Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 23, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #273914F02 77540122 77540810 77540819 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael K Raber and Betty J Raber, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 1136250, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 13/100 Dollars ($99,362.13), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 111, Middleville Downs Addition Number 5 to the Village of Middleville, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540325 File #289885F01 DLNP Notices Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peggy Long and Bruce Long, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 27, 2004, and recorded on September 10, 2004 in instrument 1133734, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($131,428.06), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 660 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 except the West 210 feet of the South 350 feet, also except the East 300 feet of the South 633 feet of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 12, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #289055F01 77540099 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 56B DISTRICT COURT FOR BARRY COUNTY CASE NO. 09-1684 SP MILLER MESSENGER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. OGULBE M. and DANYNA EICHHOLZ, jointly and severally, DEFENDANT. __________________________________/ James N. Rodbard (P38328) James N. Rodbard P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 405 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 130 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 342-6000 __________________________________/ AMENDED ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, State of Michigan, this 9th day of November, 2009, PRESENT: HONORABLE Gary R. Holman, District Judge On September 22, 2009, Plaintiff Miller Messenger Properties, LLC filed a Complaint for Possession After Land Contract Forfeiture against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz in this Court concerning a parcel of land situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant Easterly 454 feet from the Northwest corner of the East 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 28; thence Southerly 587 feet parallel with the West line of said East 50 acres; thence Easterly 371 feet more or less to the East line of said East 50 acres; thence Northerly 587 feet along side East line being the East 1/8 line Section 28, to the East-West 1/4 line thereof, thence Westerly 371 feet more or less to the place of beginning, Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 66 feet thereof appurtenant to land adjoining the South side of described parcel, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan (the “Premises”). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignees, legatees, devisees and/or heirs shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law, as the District Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on or before the 31st day of December, 2009. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by default against Defendants Ogulbe Eichholz and Danyna Eichholz, and persons claiming under them as assignee, legatee, devisee and/or heir for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Honorable Gary R. Holman 77540104 District Court Judge �Page 14 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Groups to give free holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 6 The Thornapple Wind Band and its special guest, the handbell choir of Middleville United Methodist Church, will offer an afternoon of holiday music beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the First Baptist Church on M-37 north of Middleville. The 43-piece Thornapple Wind Band will be directed by Tracy Texter. She has a degree in music education from Michigan State University and worked as an instrumental music teacher in the Waterford School District. Texter has lived in Middleville since 1994 and plays French horn in the Thornapple Brass. The handbell choir is directed by Vicki Marsh, a graduate of Western Michigan University’s School of Music. The choir, which was started in 1983 for Middleville’s sesquicentennial, has performed in many local venues. Members include Carolyn Steensma, Beth Bauer, Sue Enders, Julie Coon, Kris Selleck, Francy Tobin, Pat Baragar, Diane Hoskins, Mary Cisler, Peg Fox and Sue Wilkins. The group will perform a variety of music and will be joined by Thornapple Kellogg High School junior, Tyler Swanson, on violin. They will conclude their portion of the concert with Haydn’s “The Heaven’s are Telling.” The concert will provide an afternoon of Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Business Services Automotive For Sale CHAMPAGNE’S WRIGHTWAY HANDYMANS SERVICE. Free Estimates, (269)838-9363. 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT, 37,000 miles, $10,500. (269)623-4408. 6 STRING ACOUSTIC FENDER, F-35 series guitar with hard case, stand and strap, $300. Great holiday gift. (269)838-8361. CONCRETE STOP LEAK LLC Affordable Epoxy Pressure Injection. Stop leaking basements from the INSIDE! Concrete Crack Repairs. Horizontal & Vertical. No Digging. No Excavating, the permenit fix. Licensed and insured. References Available. Call Tim (269)758-3312. DARREN’S TREE SERVICE. Trimming/removal. Give us a call anytime, (269)823-7134. Pets BLOODHOUND PUPPIES, $250 each; (517)852-9162 or (269)838-5025. Real Estate FOR SALE: MUST SELL! 1997 Redman, 16x70, Mobile home, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. Land Contract available, $12,000 with down payment or $8,000 cash. Can be moved. Call (269)580-4096 or (517)852-9066 ask for Don. Jobs Wanted GREAT CLEANING RATES! Christian mother looking for small businesses to clean nights or weekends. Melissa (269)623-2423 Help Wanted FOUNDRY & WAREHOUSE WORKER wanted for Lake Odessa metal recycling plant. Only dependable, hard working individuals with reliable transportation need apply. Starting pay $10/hour. Call Andrea at (616)374-7171. Farm EARTH SERVICES is in urgent need of HAY DONATIONS. We will come pick it up, clean out your barn of old hay - (Any type of hay that isn’t moldy). We are also looking for pasture land and hay fields. EARTH SERVICES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. PLEASE CALL (269)9622015 FEEDER CATTLE: 500600LBS, black Angus. (269)721-3277 HAY FOR SALE, approximately 600 lb. round bales, 2nd & 3rd cutting, stored inside. (269)945-3646. Recreation ATV 700 CAMOUFLAGE, 4x4, Kawasaki. (269)721-9830 ‘94 GMC CONVERSION Van, $2,200 (269)579-9910. FOR SALE: 1993 Dodge Dakota 4x4. Runs good, $750 obo. Phone (517)852-9119. RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS. Try our ever popular Gift Certificates. 8:00am5:00pm, Monday-Saturday. Leave message at (269)9480958. National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 FOR SALE: FORD Industrial 4000 tractor, $2,500; 1991 Buick Park Avenue, new tires & battery, 25-30/mpg., $1,000, (517)852-9162, (269)838-5025. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. FOR SALE: HOOVER Wind Tunnel bagless vacuum, very good condition, paid $190, asking $95. Printer- HP Photo Smart C4200 all in one series, gently used, $50. Official Gene Audtry Club badge, excellent condition, will take best offer. 269-4254977 Card of Thanks 1 BEDROOM IN MIDDLEVILLE: New appliances, newly remodeled. Close to stores. Different lease options available. (616)2926134 or (269)795-4930 CARD OF THANKS The family of Norma Jean Varney would like to express our sincere appreciation for the food, flowers, cards and prayers from family, friends and neighbors. Special thanks to the Battle Creek Health System Critical Care Unit, nurse Nancy; also Daniels Funeral Home and to Carla Smith for the comforting words and the beautiful remembrance. In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH LEE BEKKER You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he comes back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love that he has shared. But I wanted more. Love always and forever, Dad, Ma, Mike & family. IN LOVING MEMORY OF Myrtle M. Cuddahee 2/19/1938 - 12/2/2005 ClaraBelle Apsey 7/12/1924 - 12/24/2004 Mom and Grandma: With every beat of our hearts we love and miss you both so much words cannot describe. We know you are looking out for us and are with Dad and one day we will reunite. Love you! Brian & Brenda, Brenda Gale, Cathy, Felicia, Glen, Jeremy, Andrew & Dylan PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 FUTON MATTRESS AND roll up wooden frame, $100, great for company. (269)8388361. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cottage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 For Rent ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT 1 bedroom, 1st months rent & security deposit required, $450 a month. Call Michelle (616)293-3104 ATTRACTIVE 1 bedroom riverside apartment. $415 + deposit, utilities. (269)9482347. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house located on a large lot at Algonquin Lake. Walkout basement refrigerator/stove. $475 per month plus utilities. No smoking no pets. Deposit & references required. Call (269)948-8267 HASTINGS: LARGE 1ST floor, 1 bedroom apartment, Has stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Rent, $490/month, plus security deposit. Includes trash and water. No smokers, no pets. (269)945-6245 ROOM FOR RENT, $300/month, or $75/week No pets/no smoking. Close to downtown Hastings. Could trade house work for some rent. (269)945-9706 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: 6416 Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Clothing & misc. November 28thDecember 12th, 9am-5pm. Automotive 1995 LUMINA, HIGH miles, $400, (269)317-5028. 22” TRUCK SHOW rims, $700, (269)317-5028. holiday favorites and some musical surprises, followed by a reception. The Thornapple Wind Band was formed in 1996 to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding community by offering free concerts several times a year. All adult musicians are encouraged to join the band for their winter session. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Hastings High School band room. To join the band, just show up at the rehearsal with an instrument. Or, for more information, contact Bill Johnson at 269-7953729 or johnsonbill1971@sbcglobal.net. Bowling Scores Mixerettes Kent Oil 30-18; James Process Service 2919; Dewey’s Auto Body 27-21; NBT 26-22; Nashville Chiropractic 26-22; Dean’s Dolls 20-28; Sassy Babes 17-31; Good Friends 1731. Good Games and Series -V. Carr 177506; D. Kelley 157; S. Drake 177; M. Rodgers 158; K. Eberly 201-537; S. Smith 157-439; M. Kill 185-481; W. Gilman 156403; T. Shaeffer 165; C. Hurless 166-448; D. James 188; S. Merrill 190-531; K. Fowler 170-484; N. Potter 162-438; J. Rice 163-438; L. Elliston 205. Senior Citizens Just Having Fun 33-19; Three Gals and A Guy 31-21; Sun Risers 30-22; King Pins 29.5-22.5; Butterfingers 29-23; Usedtobe #1 28.5-23.5; Be Happy 27-25; Ward’s Friends 23-29; Early Risers 23-29; Kuempel 22-26; Just Friends 20-32; M&M’s 12-36. WomenÕs Good Games and Series - E. Dunham 167; M. Kingsley 120-303; M. Wieland 167; Y. Cheeseman 180-471; L. Yoder 149-408; E. Moore 192-466. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Atkinson 172-481; G. Waggoner 194; P. Gasper 192; C. Purdum Sr. 225-573; R. Walker 178; D. Kiersey 191; M. Saldivar 256-624; M. Schondelmayer 149-429; G. Forbey 186. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 30.5-17.5; Hair Care 28-16*; Four Pals 24.5-23.5; Mill’s Landing 20-28; The River 20-24*; NBT 17-31. *Games to be made up. Good Games and Series - N. Boniface 165-464; Y. Cheeseman 174; A. Tasker 154; J. Pettengill 130; R. Pitts 148-419; E. Moore 165-432; B. Norris 132-337; G. Scobey 153; N. Potter 169-440; T. Christopher 179. Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 33 1/2; Skabbs 29; Lanes Divided 28; Straight Liners 26; Late Arrivals 25; Shelly’s Country Daycare 24; Funky Bowlers 24; Team Ate 23; Pinchasers 22 1/2; The Heath Gang 19; Sunday Snoozers 17. Women’s Good Games and Series - Tr. Heath 229-585; Ty Heath 203-577; S. Farlee 198-559; B. Shafer 234; B. Rentz 231; C. Merica 214; B. Allen 213; S. Olin 199; T. Cooley 189; B. Heath 170; B. Kelley 158. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 33; Spencers Towing & Tire 30; Shirlee’s *@#! Family 27; Dum Schitz 27; The 4 B’s 24 1/2; Ten Pins 24 1/2; 9-N-AWiggle 24; Spare Time 21; Oldies Not Goodies 21; Haldan 20; Heads Out 20; All But One 17; Part Time 15; Team #13 12. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 232-587; J. Gasper 224-575; F. Bell 215-565; D. James 180-528; B. Roush 184-516; E. Johnson 171-528; L. Clark 159432; N. Taylor 140-383; C. Etts 138-366; M. Heath 228; S. McKee 221; T. Phenix 175; M. Mathis 173; R. Murrah 172; E. Vanasse 166; M. Sears 159; O. Gillons 159; K. Matthews 153. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 267-686; B. Taylor 237-642; K. Phenix 212-606; T. Heath 232-569; F. Thompson 208-537; A. Taylor 196-510; T. Ramey 201-495; D. Sears 184-489; M. Clark 174-474; K. Matthews 171-414; S. Abbott 142-414; H. Pennington 228; J. Bush 214; L. Porter 196; J. Smith 180; M. Albert 173; B. Bell 167. Tuesday Mixed Men’s High Game - K. Armstrong 229; P. Scobey 203; L. Porter 192; G. Hause 191; K. Beebe 178; T. Graham 169; D. Blakely 167; C. Armstrong 163. Men’s High Series - K. Armstrong 604; P. Scobey 556; L. Porter 515; G. Hause 523; K. Beebe 464; T. Graham 448; D. Blakely 490; C. Armstrong 441. Women’s High Game - M. Westbrook 177; B. Wilkins 174; S. Beebe 168; B. Benedict 152; D. Ware 151; B. Ramey 146; L. Whiteman 144; R. Gross 139. Women’s High Series - M. Westbrook 428; B. Wilkins 471; S. Beebe 457; B. Bendict 445; D. Ware 434; B. Ramey 404; L. Whiteman 399; R. Gross 390. Tuesday Trios Coelman’s 42-14; CBS 36-20; Trouble 3125; Lynn Denton Agency 29.5-26.5; Lu’s Team 28.5-27.5; Lucky Strikes 28-24; Quick Resp Fire 27-29; Super Crips 23-33; Twisted Sisters 21-27; Latecomers 21-19; Sister’s 1731. High Games - Shirlee 199; Joanne 195; Tammy D. 193; Deb 194; Mary 189; Lisa 178; Merl 160; Renee 184; Paula R. 169; Luanne 175; Esper 166; Heather R. 174. Cassi Lydy (from left), Kaylee Kidder, Dylan Downs and Nicole Gardner prepare to deliver food boxes collected by Hastings High School service clubs. Hastings students collect, deliver holiday food Hastings High School students held a Thanksgiving food drive organized by the school’s Interact Club. Saxons brought in lots of food items to give to area families. Half of the food was given to various families for their Thanksgiving dinners, and the other half was donated to the food panty housed at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. The families also received turkeys donated by the Hastings High School Key Club. POLICE BEAT Trio of home invaders nabbed Three subjects were apprehended Oct. 21 by Barry County Sheriff Deputies and have been charged with home invasion. The trio, Michael Paul Knapp, 26, James Anthony Broestler, 26, and Jessica May Olney, 25, are from Battle Creek and were arrested after their vehicle was observed speeding through a residential area in Delton. Deputies discovered six long guns, a safe, metal lock box and several other items in the vehicle. Items found in the trunk of the car were identified by victims of the home invasion. A burglary that occurred on M-37 also may have been the work of the trio. A door was kicked in, and the casing and door jamb destroyed at a vacant residence. Ò This has the same method of operation as several other B&Es which occurred in the southern part of the county,” stated the police report. “The suspects responsible have been apprehended and this incident will be brought to their attention to determine if they are responsible for this incident as well.” On Nov. 13, Knapp was bound over for circuit court on charges of home invasion, second degree and larceny of guns. Olney accepted a plea agreement from the prosecutor’s office Nov. 18 and was charged with home invasion, third degree, in 5th circuit court. Nov. 20, Broestler waived his right to a preliminary exam and pleaded guilty to home invasion, second degree, and second habitual offender notice. Thieves with dislike for doors steal tools A garage and home in Woodland were broken into Nov. 19. The thieves gained entry through a basement door they forced off its foundation. The intruders also kicked in a second door and had to remove wooden planks to enter the house. A door on the garage was forced open, and several items were taken. A wheelbarrow full of tools, toolbox, and vacuum were a few of the items stolen. Gas-n-go nets full tank The Woodland Express Mart was the victim of a “gas-and-go” incident Nov. 19. A female, driving a red car, wearing a tan vest and blue jeans pumped $36.19 worth of gas into her car before leaving the scene. Surveillance cameras were unable to reveal a license plate. The driver is described as approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build and between 18 and 25 years old. Arson suspected in house fire A fire at a vacant house in Bellevue is believed to be the work of arson. Fire and police officials responded to the blaze Thursday, Nov. 20. Barry County Sheriff deputies discovered that glass had been broken out the back door and were able to determine where the blaze started. It appears the fire was started when a flammable liquid was poured onto carpet and ignited. The motive for the blaze is unclear, though insurance money may have been a factor. Pooch pathway to friendship thwarted Hastings Police responded to a complaint involving the theft of a puppy that occurred Nov. 26 in the 1500 block of North East Street. The 48-year-old victim told officers that she had left her apartment to deliver a Thanksgiving dinner to a friend and upon returning home found that her puppy was missing. Officers were able to identify the suspect as Linda I. Hill, 52, from Hastings. Officers located Hill at her residence, along with the missing puppy. Hill told officers that she did enter the apartment and took the puppy in an attempt get the victim to contact her. Hill was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of home invasion, second degree. Unlocked vehicles create easy targets Hastings Police are investigating several complaints involving thefts of property from automobiles that were reported Nov. 27. The thefts occurred during the hours of darkness, and the suspect(s) targeted unlocked vehicles on the northeast side of the city. Items taken included tools, two GPS systems, bowling ball, various CDs, and an iPod. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact the Hastings Police Department, 945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Mobile ‘blockbuster’ nabbed Hastings Police responded to a reported retail fraud complaint at Kmart Nov. 25 after lossprevention officers apprehended a suspect as she tried to leave the store with merchandise that had not been paid for. Officers met with loss-prevention personnel identified the suspect as a 19-year-old Hastings woman who was caught trying to leave the store with more than $60 worth of DVD movies. The woman admitted to taking the movies and told the officer that she had no intention of paying for them. She was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of retail fraud, third degree. Smart shopping: more than good deals The Hastings Police Department reminds citizens to take caution while shopping for Christmas. Shoppers should lock purchased items in the trunks of their cars, saying it only takes a few seconds to do so. Out-of- sight packages are out of mind to would-be thieves. If a trunk is not an option, the police recommend some type of covering to put over packages. Always be sure to lock vehicle doors, they said. Roving RV causes fatal accident Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatal accident on private property in the 700 block of South Shaytown Road in Vermontville Township at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 1. Lydia Fox, 57, of Vermontville was run over by her motor home in her driveway. It appears she slipped as she exited the vehicle and was run over by the front tires. The accident remains under investigation. Fido and Fluffy rescued from flames The Hastings Fire Department, assisted by the Freeport Department, responded to a structure fire at 928 Balsam Drive Monday, Nov. 30. According to Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris, the fire completely destroyed one room of the double-wide home and cause smoke and heat damage to the rest of the structure. Fire officials were able to rescue three pets from the residence, and no injuries were reported. Caris estimated the fire caused $25,000 in damages. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 15 Freshmen fill nearly half of all-county first team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ cross country team took the Barry County Championship this fall, winning the county meet in Hastings Oct. 26 by three points over second-place Thornapple Kellogg. The Trojans had the top two runners in the race, but Maple Valley was the only county school to have five girls earn all-county hon- ors by placing in the top 14. The top seven runners at the Barry County Meet earned spots on the all-county first team, while the next seven finishers earned all-county second team honors. Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester won her third straight county title, then went on to win her third straight state medal at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. At MIS, Winchester was joined by a pair of local freshman, her teammate Casey Lawson and Delton Kellogg’s Brianna Russell, and one sophomore, Delton’s Jolene Drum. There are actually three freshmen on the All-Barry County First Team this fall, with Maple Valley’s leader Jessica Rushford the other. While the Lions put five runners on the allcounty teams this fall, the other nine spots are filled by three girls each from Thornapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg, and Hastings. She was the number two runner for the Saxons at their other two big meets to close out the season as well, placing 40th in 23:58 at the O-K Gold Meet and 54th in 22:12 at regionals. Jessica Rushford, Maple Valley: Rushford led the Maple Valley Lions to their county meet championship, placing sixth overall in 23:23. A freshman, she led the Maple Valley girls Girls’ Cross Country Girls’ Cross Country Brianna Russell First Team Alaina Case, Hastings: Case led the Saxons all season long, including at the Barry County Meet where she placed fifth in 23:12. She was the first Saxon in at the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Carson CityCrystal, placing 39th overall in 21:33.6. Jolene Drum, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore, she placed ninth at the Panthers’ Division 3 Regional race in Portage with a time of 21:03 to earn her first trip to the State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Drum placed fourth at the Barry County Meet in 21:53. Casey Lawson, Thornapple Kellogg: A freshman, Lawson was third at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet and earned a spot a the Division 2 State Finals later by placing ninth at the Trojans’ Division 2 Regional Meet in 19:33.1. Lawson placed second to her teammate Allyson Winchester at the Barry County Meet, hitting the finish line in 21:07. Katie Ponsetto, Hastings: Ponsetto was the seventh place finisher at the Barry County Meet, coming in with a time of 23:31. at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship as well, placing 15th in 22:19. Brianna Russell, Delton Kellogg: She had a great freshman season, earning a trip to the Division 3 State Finals with her runner-up finish at the Panthers’ regional meet. She finished 36th in Division 3 with a time of 20:11. Russell was the first girl not from Thornapple Kellogg to finish at the county meet, coming in third with a time of 21:11. Allyson Winchester, Thornapple Kellogg: The Barry County Meet champion for a third consecutive season, Winchester won the race hosted by Hastings in 20:07. She also repeated as an O-K Gold Conference and Division 2 Regional Champion in her junior season, ending the year by winning her third state medal. She placed seventh at MIS with a time of 18:58.7. Alaina Case Second Team Lauren Anderson, Hastings: A senior, she placed ninth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 23:52. Her time at the county meet was just a bit better than it had been the previous week a the O-K Gold Meet, then she cut into it some more at regionals where she finished 72nd in 22:54. Jessica Crawford, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ number three runner for most of the fall, Crawford was 14th overall at the Barry County Meet in 24:17. She placed 27th at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at Johnson Park with a time of 22:47. Kaytlin Furlong, Maple Valley: She was the third Lion to cross the finish line at the county meet, coming in at 23:59 in tenth place. Furlong was 30th at the Lions’ Division 3 Regional Meet in Portage, coming in with a time of 22:38. Pantera Rider, Maple Valley: Rider raced to an eighth place finish at the Barry County Meet, hitting the finish line in 23:42. She was the Lion team’s second finisher at its Division 3 Regional race in Portage, placing 29th in 22:35 . Allyson Winchester Megan Shoemaker, Maple Valley: Shoemaker placed 11th at the Barry County Meet, coming in with a time of 24:01. She was the fourth Lion to finish at their regional race the following weekend, coming in 32nd in 22:43. Kelsey Sofia, Delton Kellogg: Running number three for the Panthers, Sofia placed 13th at the county meet in 24:10. The following weekend at the Panthers’ Division 3 regional race in Portage, she placed 48th in 23:34. Lauren Trumble, Maple Valley: The fifth of five Lions to finish with all-county honors at the Barry County Meet, Trumble placed 12th overall in 24:07. Trumble just missed earning a spot in the Division 3 State Finals as she placed 16th at the Lions’ regional race with a time of 21:38. Lakewood hits a dozen triples in win over TKHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team hit nine three-point shots against Thornapple Kellogg last year, averaged seven a game. The Trojans knew they would be flying, and still couldn’t slow down the Vikings outside. The Vikings opened up their season with a 69-41 victory over the Trojans at Lakewood High School Tuesday, knocking down 12 three-pointers in the process. “The baseline girl knew she has to get to the corner, but she was just hedging out and she didn’t understand what getting in their face meant I guess,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Andy Kopf. The Trojans’ zone defense wasn’t getting out to the corners fast enough, and the Trojan’s man defense was having trouble stopping penetration by the Viking guards. “When you have a team that has as many shooters as we’re capable of having, you pick your poison,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. “How do you want to attack our shooters?” Kati Kauffman and Kristin Hilley knocked down four threes each for the Vikings, and led the team in scoring. Kauffman had all 12 of her points on the four threes, and Hilley finished with a team-high 14 points. Emily Kutch also knocked down a pair of triples, and ended up with ten points. Lakewood got one three from Hilley and one from Kauffman in the first two minutes of Lakewood point guard Emily Kutch drives around Thornapple Kellogg’s Andrea Penfield during the first quarter of Tuesday night’s season opener at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the ball game, helping the Vikings to a 10-0 lead. They’d extend that advantage to 20-9 after one quarter, and then to 36-18 by the half. “In the first half, the girls just executed so well,” Thompson said. “They switched to a zone, a 3-2. I told them the corners are going to be open. I told them to recognize who our shooter is too. Our shooter is Kati Kauffman.” Kauffman is one of just three seniors on the Viking varsity this winter. The Vikings got the bulk of their scoring from their freshman point guard Kutch, and sophomores Hilley and Maddie King who ended the night with 11 points. Thompson was also impressed with the physicality his girls played with against the larger Trojan line-up. Kalli Barrone finished with five points and 13 rebounds, including seven offensive boards. “The first half was the hardest that group of girls has ever played,” said Thompson. TK pulled to within four points at 13-9 late in the second quarter, but the Vikings went on a 7-0 run to end the half which was sparked by a three from Dakota Spitzley. Thornapple Kellogg junior Kiley Buursma hit three threes of her own, and finished with a game-high 15 points. The Trojans also got nine points from Alyssa Weesie and six from Cassie Holwerda. “Our strength should be inside this year. We just need to figure out how to get the ball inside. We need better movement,” said Kopf. Lakewood returns to action with a home game against Haslett this Friday night. Thornapple Kellogg is off until hosting Ionia next Tuesday at 6 p.m., as the first game of a double header that also includes the TK varsity boys against Ionia. Thornapple Kellogg’s Cassie Holwerda (left) and Lakewood’s Jessica Hilley battle for a loose ball along the baseline during the second quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Turkey Trot includes 66 more runners than last year The YMCA of Barry County, Pennock Health & Wellness Center, and the Barry County United Way are all very pleased with the turn out for the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning. There were 214 people who participated in the event Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m., well over the 148 that participated in last year’s event. At left, Runners race down the road during the annual Turkey Trot hosted by the YMCA of Barry County, Pennock Health & Wellness Center, and the Barry County United Way on Thanksgiving morning. As part of the registration, all participants were required to bring in one new, non-perishable food item for the United Ways Fresh Food Initiative. When all was said and done, five large boxes of food items were donated to the cause. Ryan Bosma took the top spot for the male runners in the race, and Molly Smith was his equal on the female side. Theresa Sheldon was the top female walker, and Jim Sheldon took first for the male walkers. Several other participants won turkeys as part of the raffle that all participants were entered in, giving everyone an equal chance to win. Viking sophomore forward Hannah Dejong pulls down a defensive rebound in front of Thornapple Kellogg’s Molly Dahlgren Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 16 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Local netters faced some of state’s best all fall by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things don’t ever seem to get any easier on the local varsity boys’ tennis teams. The Trojans and Saxons continue to battle in one of the tough conferences around the Grand Rapids area while the Vikings take on top competition from around Lansing. The three teams that finished ahead of Lakewood in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this year all placed in the top ten at the Division 4 State Finals, with the league champions from Williamston ending up as the state runnersup. Williamston was fourth in the state in D4, and Lansing Catholic seventh. Two of the top teams from the O-K Gold Conference ended their seasons at the Division 3 State Finals, where Forest Hills Eastern and Grand Rapids Catholic Central finished in a tie for 11th place. The county teams didn’t see each other too often this year. The Trojans topped the Saxons in their O-K Gold Conference dual, and finished ahead of them at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. Lakewood and Hastings met up and teamed up at the Lakewood Invitational, with the Vikings placing second to Ionia and the Saxons third, while a team made up of Saxons and Vikings finished fourth. Boys’ Tennis First Team Singles Eric Enz, Lakewood: Playing second singles for the Vikings, up from first doubles a year ago, Enz finished fourth in his flight at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament. He was second at his flight at the Lakewood Invitational. Riley McLean, Hastings: McLean came on strong at the end of the year, playing in the first singles spot for the Saxons most of the time. Eric Pettingill He won a big match at the regional tournament for the Saxons, and his coach Ed von der Hoff said, “Riley is a very talented tennis player that rarely gives points away.” Riley Nisbet, Lakewood: Nisbet finished third in his flight at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship. He was the tournament championship at third singles at the Lakewood Invitational in September, and scored the Vikings’ lone win in their league loss to Lansing Catholic. Eric Pettingill, Hastings: A senior, he was named the Saxons’ Most Valuable Player this fall playing both first and second singles at times during the year. “Eric was an excellent leader on the team and will be missed immensely next year,” said coach von der Hoff. Tyler Postma, Thornapple Kellogg: Postma had the best record of any player on the Trojan team, going 18-5 for the season at third singles. He won flight championships at both the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational and the Hamilton Invitational, then finished third at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. Cameron Rowland, Lakewood: Returning at first singles for the Vikings this fall, Rowland was the fourth-place finisher in the top flight at the CAAC-White Tournament. He was the runner-up at the Lakewood Invitational at first singles this year. Josh Steensma, Thornapple Kellogg: An honorable mention all-conference performer in the O-K Gold Conference as a senior this year, Steensma was 8-14 at first singles for the Trojans. “Josh has a 3.8 GPA and works exceptionally hard on his tennis game,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “He made a number of changes in his game to reach a higher level of play. This was especially evident the last three weeks (of the season).” Rocky VanZegeren, Thornapple Kellogg: Playing second singles nearly all of the season, VanZegeren moved up to first singles and was the runner-up at the Hamilton Invitational this year. He won the TK Invitational back at second singles. A player coach Seger calls an “outstanding athletic talent”, he finished the season with a 13-9 record. Doubles Adam Barker and Alex Schuiling, Lakewood: The duo scored a win over Corunna in the first singles flight at the CAAC-White Tournament, and finished fourth overall. They also placed second at first doubles at the Lakewood Invitational. Riley Justin Helmholdt and Tyler Swanson, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ first singles duo just missed earning a winning record this season, falling in a few tight matches to end the year at 11-12. Swanson and Helmholdt teamed up to win a pair of matches at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. Boys’ Tennis Second Team Singles Brian Graybill, Hastings: A sophomore in his second season on the varsity, Graybill was named the Most Improved Player on the Saxon varsity team this fall. Coach von der Hoff said that Graybill is a tough person to hit winners against, and that he continues to gain confidence with each match he plays. Alex Hunter, Lakewood: He placed fourth at fourth singles at the CAAC-White Tournament, beating his opponent from Corunna. He also placed second at the Lakewood Invitational this September, and had a big win in the Vikings’ team victory over Eaton Rapids. Steve Krammin, Hastings: Krammin played very well in the O-K Gold Conference Tournament and at Regionals, after scoring a McLean big win for the Saxons over South Christian earlier in the year. “Steven is a creative player that out-thinks his opponents,” said coach von der Hoff. “He will be counted on heavily next year.” Doubles David Parks and Stephen Nisbet, Lakewood: The team pulled out a three-set victory over Corunna at the CAAC-White Tournament to finish in fourth place at third doubles. They also had a big thee-set victory which helped them to a runner-up finish at the Lakewood Invitational. Ben Delger and Josh Scott, Thornapple Kellogg: Delger and Scott ended the season together with a 7-7 record at second doubles for TK. Coach Seger said that he saw “good improvement by both players”, who had key wins during the season for the Trojans over Wayland and Ottawa Hills. Cam Kulhanek and Graham Lince, Thornapple Kellogg: The senior Kulhanek and sophomore Lince teamed up to record the Trojan’s best doubles record this year at 12-7. They were the runners-up at the Hamilton Invitational. “They were our most consistent team,” said coach Seger. Top local golfers ended their year at state finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Gabrielle Shipley earned a spot in the Division 2 State Finals as a freshman, and then scored a trip to the Division 3 finals this fall. The biggest difference between the two seasons was that in 2009 the rest of the Saxon varsity girls’ golf team got to come along to The Meadows with her after their runner-up finish at regionals. The Saxons scored a strong fourth-place finish at the Division 3 State Finals, finishing behind a pair of their conference rivals who ran away with the top two spots - South Christian and Forest Hills Eastern. “It was a great experience,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger. “The goal was to get to state, because the team was so close last year.” “I think they did well today. I think we could have done better, but it was a great finish to the season.” The Saxons were third to those two teams nearly season long in the O-K Gold Conference. Meanwhile, Lakewood was chasing just Lansing Catholic in the Capital Area Activities White Conference thanks to senior Chelsea Erb who was the best player in the league all season long and freshman Emily Kutch, who would join the Saxon girls at the D3 State Finals. Girls’ Golf First Team Chelsea Erb, Lakewood: Erb was an allconference performer in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division for the third straight year, and the league’s points leader for the second year in a row. She set a Lakewood school record for low nine-hole round with a one-under 34 at Ridgeview in Belding. “She has been an outstanding leader, has worked so hard, and achieved so much over these past four years,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. Jessica Kloosterman, Hastings: She fired a low nine-hole round of 39 during the Saxons’ final dual of the regular season at Hastings Country Club. Kloosterman broke 100 both days a the Division 3 State Finals at the Meadows, finishing with a two-day total of 190. Emily Kutch, Lakewood: A freshman, she earned a trip to the individual state finals in Division 3 by finishing in a tie for fourth place at regionals. Kutch as honorable mention all-league in the CAAC-White and was named to the Division 3 Lansing All Area team along with her teammate Erb. Danielle Meredith, Hastings: Meredith earned honorable mention all-conference in the O-K Gold this fall, finishing with the 13th best league average in one of the toughest leagues in the state. She turned in her low league round of a 43 when the girls’ played at Egypt Valley in early September. Orie Ramos, Lakewood: Ramos earned honorable mention all-league honors in the CAAC-White this fall. She had the third best nine hole average on the season for the Vikings, at 51.5 strokes per nine. Gabrielle Shipley, Hastings: A sophomore, she earned All-State honors for the sec- ond time this fall placing seventh at the Division 3 State Finals with a two-day, 36hole total of 164. She was a regional runner-up, firing a 92 at Eagle Eye, after placing fifth in the O-K Gold Conference’s final standings individually. Girls’ Golf Second Team Tiffani Ackerson, Lakewood: Ackerson turned in the Vikings’ second best score at their CAAC-White Championship Meet hosted by Willow Wood Golf Club in Portland, a 101. Just a sophomore, she earned all-league honors this year and had a final nine hole average on the season of 56.1. Gabrielle Shipley SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Faith Allen, Lakewood: A senior, Allen was honorable mention all-league in the CAAC-White. She had a nine hole average of 51.8 on the season. Hannah Hodges, Hastings: Hodges helped the Saxons to their runner-up finish at their Division 3 Regional Tournament by firing a 101 at Eagle Eye. She broke 50 once during league play, firing a 48 at the league jamboree hosted by Thornapple Kellogg Sept. 10. Dena Letot, Hastings: A senior, Letot closed out her season by firing a 105 for the Saxons’ fourth score at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet. She had the 11th best score in the league at the final conference jamboree hosted by South Christian, firing a 47. Nicole Todd, Thornapple Kellogg: Todd was the Trojans’ leader all season long, firing a 109 at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet at the Meadows. She cut into that score later as she paced her team at its Division 2 Regional Meet, shooting a 105 at Eagle Eye. Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 4:00 pm Girls Fresh. 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Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com 07530924 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Jessica Kloosterman �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — Page 17 Schools all put at least two on county cross teams While the Panthers were having success in Division 3, Thornapple Kellogg didn’t challenge for an O-K Gold Conference title or make it to MIS in Division 2 but did earn the Barry County Meet Championship. The Trojans bested the second-place Panthers there by 18 points, despite Delton Kellogg having two of the top three finishers. The trio of Tim Olsen, Carl Olsen, and Dustin Brummel led the way for TK. A couple of the county’s top runners didn’t make this list, as injuries cost Delton’s Nick Rendon and Hastings’ Troy Dailey much of their senior seasons including an appearance in the county meet. The top seven runners at the Barry County Meet hosted by Hastings Oct. 26 earned first team all-county honors, while the next seven finishers make up the second team. Four of the five teams from the county meet put at least one runner on the All-Barry County first team this year, and every school has at least two honorees. to finish at the O-K Gold Conference Meet placing 17th in 18:11. He led the Trojans at the Barry County Meet with his fourth place time of 18:45. Tucker Seese, Lakewood: His time of 18:18 earned him a runner-up finish at the Barry County Meet. Seese led the Vikings at their Division 2 Regional race hosted by Carson City-Crystal, placing 32nd in 17:24.8. Mitch Singleterry, Hastings: Singleterry was the Saxons’ leader for the rest of the season after senior Troy Dailey went down with an injury. He placed seventh at the Barry County Meet with a time of 19:00. He finished the year as one of the top runners in the O-K Gold Conference, placing Boys’ Cross Country Ryan Watson by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was an up and down year for the local varsity boys’ cross country teams. The top performance of the season came from the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ team at its Division 3 Regional Meet in Portage. The Panthers placed third, earning the entire team a trip to the State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. That performance came on the heels of a runner-up finish in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter. The Panthers were the only boys’ from Barry County to run at MIS. It was a return trip for Brandon Humphreys and Nick Rendon. First Team Dustin Brummel, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan leader for much of the season, Brummel was an All-Conference performer in the O-K Gold. He placed sixth at the conference meet at Johnson Park with a time of 17:09.7. Brummel placed fifth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 18:46. Brandon Humphreys, Delton Kellogg: A senior, Humphreys made his second appearance in the Division 3 State Finals this fall after placing eighth in the Panthers’ regional race with a time of 17:30. Humphreys placed third at the Barry County Meet with a time of 18:20. Carl Olsen, Thornapple Kellogg: Olsen was sixth at the Barry County Meet, hitting the finish line in 18:47. He was the second Trojan to finish the race at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational early in the year, placing eighth overall in 18:00. Tim Olsen, Thornapple Kellogg: Right near the front of the pack for the Trojan team all fall long, Olsen was the second TK runner HHS basketball plans events, including fifth alumni game The Fifth Annual Hastings Boys’ Varsity Basketball Alumni Event will be held Dec. 18-19 at Hastings High School. The Saxons play Forest Hills Eastern in an O-K Gold Conference contest Friday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The program will honor former coach Dennis O’Mara at half-time of the game. All former Hastings boys’ varsity basketball players and their families are invited to attend the game free of charge. There will be a reception room available before the game, as well as a post-game reception. The event continues Saturday, Dec. 19, with the basketball program hosting its annual Alumni Game beginning at 9 a.m. The game is open to all Hastings varsity boys’ basketball alumni. Contact Steve Storrs for more information or to RSVP by e-mail at hastingsbasketball@hotmail.com. The Hastings basketball program is also planning to host its Third Annual Future Saxon Night on Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Hastings High School gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students in grades K-6 are invited to come play basketball, volleyball, sing karaoke, do arts and crafts, and more. The cost is $5 per student. Pizza and pop will be available for $1 each. It’s a great opportunity for children to enjoy fun games and activities while parents get in holiday shopping, a date night, or just time alone. Fliers will be handed out at local schools, or contact Storrs at the e-mail address above. Kayla Vogel added 11 points and six rebounds. Gabrielle Shipley had ten points and nine boards. Gabby Eaton and Brittany Hickey both added nine points. The Saxons also got four assists from Meghan VanZyl, and three steals and three blocked shots from Taylor Carpenter. The team had 12 steals overall, and six blocked shots. Laubaugh was happy with his team’s shooting percentage, the Saxons were 54-percent from the floor, but were too close to that same number from the foul line where they went 10-of-19. Hastings also had 20 turnovers of its own, a number the coach would like to see cut in half. “This was a nice start, but we have a long ways to go to get ready for league play,” said Laubaugh. “Our conference is difficult, but they are learning to win and committing to being a team.” The Saxons return to action Friday night when they play host to Hopkins. Delton Kellogg allowed just two points in the opening quarter, and only eight more in the second, in a run away victory over Allegan to open the varsity girls’ basketball season Tuesday night. The Panthers led 34-10 at the half, and went on to a 67-41 victory over the host Tigers. The Panthers got 21 points from Andrea Polley, 13 from Brooke Martin, and 11 more from Kali Tobias. Martin added five assists, five steals, and six rebounds in her first varsity contest The Delton Kellogg team had 18 steals in the game, with another five coming from Polley and four by Katie Marshall. The Panthers forced a number of Tiger turnovers with their zone pressure defense, which led to easy buckets on the other end of the floor. The Delton girls were on the fast break for much of the night. Delton had a few too many turnovers itself, giving up the ball 32 times. Adrianna Culbert chipped in eight points, and a team-high ten rebounds. Jasmine Wright led Allegan with ten points, and Shelby Smith and Cori Steinman had eight points each. Delton Kellogg opens up the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at home on Friday against Parchment. Second Team Eddie Barta, Lakewood: Barta was 12th at the Barry County Meet, finishing in 19:46. He was one of a number of runners to greatly push their times down the following weekend on fast tracks at regionals. He was 65th in the Vikings’ Division 2 Regional Meet with a time of 18:32. Mile Belcher, Hastings: Belcher placed 11th at the Barry County Meet with a time of 19:43. He was the second Saxon to finish at the OK Gold Conference Championship Meet at Johnson Park, placing 38th in 19:26. Joe Benedict, Maple Valley: He earned All-Conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this fall thanks to his ninth place time of 18:36 at the conference championship meet. Benedict led the Maple Valley boys’ team all season long, including at the Barry County Meet where he paced eighth in 19:09. Jason Foltz, Lakewood: Foltz helped the Vikings to their third place finish at a team as the Barry County Meet, placing ninth individually in 19:20. Foltz was more than a minute faster than that as he was the second Viking to finish at their regional race the following weekend. He placed 57th at Carson City-Crystal in 18:18. Brady Halliwill, Maple Valley: Halliwill was the second Lion to hit the finish line at the Barry County Meet, coming in at 19:47. He finished 19th at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet with a time CAROLLING Brandon Humphreys of 19:16. Taylor Klotz, Hastings: Klotz’s time of 19:54 put him in 14th place at the Barry County Meet, which the Saxons hosted. He placed 42nd with a time of 19:38 at the O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet, making him the third Saxon to hit the finish line. Matt Williamson, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojan senior headed into regionals on a strong note, placing tenth at the Barry County Meet with a time of 19:33. He placed 32nd at the O-K Gold Conference Meet this season, fourth for the Trojans, in 18:56. ATE HOT CHOCONL STATIO MAGIC SHOW Christmas Weekend in Hastings FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 ART HOP! 5PM 8PM TH to FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Thornapple Players present “A Christmas Carol”.....7:00pm Holiday Art Hop . . . . . . . . . . 5-8pm Enjoy free Hot Chocolate Stations at the City Garage and at Manger Dedication. Magic Show at the Library . 5:30pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Mayors Tree Lighting Ceremony . . . . . . . . approx. 6:15pm (immediately following magic show) Manger Dedication . approx. 6:45pm (immediately following tree lighting) Family Christmas Photos at the Hastings First United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am-1pm Make you own Noise Makers at the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-1pm Christmas Parade . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm “Rhythm of the Season” Parade sponsored by Bliss Clearing Niagara Pictures with Santa at the Library . . . . . approx. 3:15pm (immediately following the Parade) Free Holly Trolley rides . . . . 3-5pm and also . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8pm Thornapple Players present “A Christmas Carol” . . . . . . . . . 4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .& 7pm Victim's Services Unit Holiday Ball at Walldorff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7pm Parade! SATURDAY, DEC. 5 @ 2P.M. TH MAYOR’S G TREE LIGHTIN EVERYONE IS INVITED UR TO BRING YO MANGER DEDICATION MAKE & TAKE PROJECTS AT THE LIBRARY NOISES MAKEHER 77540895 Delton Kellogg’s girls blow out Allegan on opening night Boys’ Cross Country Y TROLLEY L L O H E H T E RID Free Holly Trolley rides . . . . 5-8pm Saxons double up Wolverines Hastings had five different girls with at least nine points, and three in double figures, as the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team opened the 2009-10 season with a 62-31 win at Godwin Heights Tuesday. The Saxons shot the ball well, rebounded well, played solid defense, and also found a couple things to work on like free throw shooting and protecting the basketball on offense. The Saxons held a 29-6 lead at the half, after allowing the Wolverines just two points in the opening quarter and four in the second. “Teamwork was the key to this victory as there was great balance in our individual statistics,” said Saxon head coach Steve Laubaugh. “We don’t need anybody to go monstrous for us. As we look to move the ball, be patient, and trust in the team, then these girls can be successful. Different girls have different roles, and we will continue to improve.” Veronica Hayden led the Saxons with 14 points, and also had a team-high six assists. Mitch Singleterry 13th at the league meet with a time of 17:59 at Johnson Park. Hastings was led by Mitch Singleterry’s 13th-place time of 17:59. Ryan Watson, Delton Kellogg: Watson paced the Delton Kellogg boys’ pack for much of the season, including at the Barry County Meet where he was the champion with a time of 18:05. He led the Panthers to the Division 3 State Finals as a team, with his sixth place time of 17:24 at their regional race in Portage. He also was third at the KVA Championship. TO T PARADE! PICTURE WITH SANTA RIDE THE HOLLY TROLLEY �Page 18 — Thursday, December 3, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-12-10.pdf 219480a175bdb023598eba79d5d69bb9 PDF Text Text H1N1 vaccine now available to everyone Christmas brings out the best in us See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 50 Winter sports previews See this week’s sports section BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, December 10, 2009 Commissioners ‘stamp out’ smoke-free ordinance NEWS BRIEFS Charlton Park presenting ‘Of Christmas Past’ Historic Charlton Park’s turn-of-thecentury setting is the site for Of Christmas Past, a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The public is invited to attend the Christmas festivities and tour the village Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, from noon to 5 p.m. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles, and tour the village in a mule-drawn wagon. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Of Christmas Past is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 4 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call 269-945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. The park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. ‘Home for Christmas’ musical this weekend “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” a Christmas musical celebration, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Hastings Baptist Church. The public is welcome, and there is no admission free. The production features music and drama by the church’s Christmas ensemble and children’s choir. The church is located at 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Dec. 8 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, support for a proposed smoke-free ordinance smoldered with a 4-3 vote against holding a public hearing on the ordinance, a step that would have been necessary for its adoption. Chairman Michael Callton and commissioners Robert Houtman, Joe Lyons and Don Nevins formed the majority, while commissioners Mike Bremer, Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Jeff VanNortwick cast the dissenting votes. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg was absent. The proposed ordinance would have prohibited smoking at all private work sites and recreation areas. It would have allowed smoking only at private residences, restaurants, bars, casinos, tobacco specialty stores and other such locations. Callton explained that the proposed ordinance came before the board as a result of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners adopting a similar ordinance. Because both counties are serviced by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the ordinance would have had to be approved in Barry County in order for it to have gone into effect in Eaton County, he said. “Because we share a joint health department with Eaton County, we’re somewhat like Siamese twins connected at the hip,” he elaborated. Much of the discussion on the proposed ordinance involved differing views on personal freedoms and government control. “I just personally think it’s a decision that an employer, a business owner should maintain over their business,” said Callton. Lyons echoed Callton, saying that such an ordinance would pave the way for other ordinances that would negatively affect people’s ability to make personal choices. “Where do we draw the line on government intervention?” Lyons asked. “ My point is just that I don’t know how much government intervention we should have. We can’t keep taking things away from private businesses.” VanNortwick argued that, with smoking as a contributing factor to environmental contamination, a ban on such activity could not be viewed simply as an issue involving individual liberties. “To sit there and to say that it’s all about personal rights is certainly your opinion, but I’m not buying into that, as this is a message that we by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Delton Area EMS was issued an emergency order Dec. 3 revoking its emergency medical services license. Delton EMS is a branch of Eaton Rapids Fire and EMS Services. The company also operates Island City EMS based in Eaton Rapids in Eaton County. The revoked license covered both the Delton and Island City branches. The company is owned by father and son, AJ DeWaele and Al DaWaele. The order states that on Nov. 10 and 23, the Michigan Department of Community Health received several complaints about the company. The complaints alleged “that they have missed several EMS calls due to mechanical issues with their life support vehicle as well as inadequate staffing, although they provide the primary 911 services to both Barry and Prairieville Townships.” The complaints also allege that personnel were not trained properly, the company was without appropriate liability insurance, lacked proper supplies, and non-emergency patient transfers were turned into advanced life sup- hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, located at 232 W. Grand St. The board will discuss the possibility of a switching to a summer tax levy to help alleviate some of the district’s cashflow problems. Other topics of discussion are expected to include answers to questions and concerns posed by parents at the November board meeting regarding discipline, budget cuts and the district’s financial health. Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The event is an opportunity to hear legislative updates from state and federal officials on issues that affect the area. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 COUNTY BOARD, continued on page 7 port calls by the owner to increase reimbursement, among other complaints. The state department completed an inspection of both the Delton and Island City units and listed 19 areas in which the company was found to be non-compliant. Eight of the non-compliant items were specific to the Island City station, while two were specific to the Delton unit. A drug box that was not locked or secured was found on the Delton rig. Required equipment also was missing. The other nine findings were found at both stations. Several of the inspection findings addressed personnel and training issues. No documentation could be found that the 15 employees on staff were properly licensed or that they completed clinical competency assessments before providing medical services. Also missing was proof that the employees had completed orientation or were trained in the operation of equipment carried in the ambulance rigs. Though residents of Barry and Prairieville Townships are without their primary ambulance service, Barry County 911 Director Phyllis Fuller said the area will have coverage. Lansing Mercy out of Pennock Hospital in Hastings, LifeCare which has a station in the Gull Lake area, PrideCare which has a substation in Richland, Plainwell Mercy and Wayland Ambulance can all respond. Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner said the townships were covered before the state had even revoked the license. “I received a call from the state, giving a heads-up that the license was going to be revoked. I was close to Barry Township, so I pulled in there,” said Stoneburner. He said he was able to hold a conference call with Barry Township Supervisor Wesley Kahler and the official from the department of community health. After the call, the duo phoned other ambulance services in the area to ensure coverage for residents. “We immediately called two ambulance services in the area, and they were willing to cover our areas,” said Stoneburner. “We then called Phyllis Fuller at 911, and she contacted the other agencies who all agreed to cover the townships. This all happened within 30 minutes of receiving that call. We had everything covered before they actually pulled the permits.” Stoneburner said Mercy and PrideCare have already responded to calls within the township and some of the agencies have moved their rigs to a more central location to cut down response times as much as possible. Cindy Vujea, superintendent of Delton Kellogg Schools said she is certain the district will be covered with ambulance service but said response times may be longer due to the change. “I feel like we’re adequately covered, however, I think the response time is going to be longer because they’ll have to come a greater distance,” said Vujea. Barry Township has sent a letter to the company, canceling its contract. Prairieville Township was expected to approve canceling the contract during its board meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 9, said Stoneburner. DELTON EMS, continued on page 7 Local employee accused of embezzling over $100,000 Next legislative coffee is Dec. 14 The next legislative coffee will be Michigan, based in Hastings, invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, to learn about the services the nonprofit organization offers. The event will be held at Hastings City Bank’s Community Room (main branch), financing of the project by the county and construction of the project by the townships,” explained Jim White, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones who has provided legal counsel on the project. “The contract also provides the financial support and contractual obligations in the two townships to pay the county bonds as they come due every six months. Carlton Township is responsible for about 85 percent of the bond debt; Hastings (is responsible for) about 15 percent of the bond debt.” According to the contract, the estimated cost of construction of the planned sewer system is just over $4.95 million. White explained that, while 40 percent of the cost of the project is to be reimbursed with stimulus funds, for the planned sewer system to move forward, it was necessary for the county to evidence the approximate entire cost of the project up front. A second resolution involving the planned sewer system also was adopted by the board and allows the county to issue $4.64 million in bonds for the project. Several actions involving the county and the area Michigan State University Extension Non-compliance shuts down Delton EMS Board sets special meeting for Monday The Hastings Board of Education will Spiritual care group hosting open house Spiritual Care Consultants of Western care about everybody in our society, and the air belongs to everybody, the water belongs to everybody,” he said. “It’s not somebody’s individual right to sit there and contaminate that which we all have a share in.” Bremer also argued for the potential environmental benefits that the ordinance might have brought. “I think that any time that there’s an issue that can positively or negatively affect the health, whether it be personal health, economic health or environmental health of our county, that we can take a step in the direction of supporting that health and that we should do that,” he said. In other business, the board adopted a resolution to approve and authorize execution of a contract between Barry County and Carlton and Hastings Charter townships allowing the county to issue bonds to evidence a state revolving fund loan for construction of a sewer system around Leach and Middle lakes. The majority of Leach and Middle lakes lie within the boundaries of Carlton Township, however, a small portion of Leach Lake lies within the boundaries of Hastings Charter Township. “It provides the legal framework for Coming soon to a theater near you? Barry County’s 1893 courthouse in Hastings has gained the attention of an independent film site locator, who is seeking a historic courthouse as a potential filming location for an upcoming movie by Dreamworks. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) See story inside on page 5. Over the past three years, Jessica Harmon of Lowell managed to re-direct more than $100,000 from her employer’s accounts into her own pocket. Harmon was arraigned on embezzlement charges Wednesday, Dec. 2, and was released on a personal recognizance bond of $25,000. She worked as an administrative assistant in the Hastings office of attorney Tim Tromp for nearly a decade before discrepancies were noticed in bank records. The discrepancies were first noticed in May of this year, according to the Hastings Police. During a lengthy investigation, officers discovered that Harmon, 32, had made unauthorized withdrawals from various accounts and had been writing extra paychecks for herself. Due to Harmon’s close relationship with law firms and legal personnel in the county, a special prosecutor was brought in from Kent County to oversee the case. Harmon was arrested Dec. 2 and is facing charges of uttering and publishing, embezzlement over $20,000 and use of a computer to commit a crime. A preliminary examination has been set for Dec. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Jessica Harmon is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from a local law firm where she worked. (Photo provided by Barry County Sheriff) �Page 2 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page 150 W. Court St., Hastings. The open house is a prelude to the organization’s annual banquet, which will celebrate its second year in Barry County. Led by Pastor Gale Kragt, Spiritual Care Consultants will share stories of personal growth and change at the 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, banquet at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro. To learn more about Spiritual Care Consultants or to RSVP for the banquet, visit www.spiritualcareconsultants.com or call 269-929-2901. Military groups start this month Two Barry County support groups for the mothers and wives of military personnel will be held on the fourth Monday of every month beginning Monday, Dec. 28. To accommodate the schedules of working women, there will be both a morning and evening meeting each month. The meetings are slated for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the community room of Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. For more information, call organizer Linda Curtis 269-945-0251. Soccer team will pick up bottles, cans The U-12 Boys National Team, affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Organization in Hastings, is offering “home service” in its efforts to collect returnable bottles and cans to raise funds to travel to West Palm Beach, Fla., to play in the AYSO National Games, joining teams from all over the U.S., during their July 4 to 11, 2010, trip. To have the boys pick up bottles or cans at a residence, call Assistant Coach Brad Tolles, 269-838-0701, or AYSO Regional Commissioner Carrie Larabee, 269-8386590. People may also return their own bottles and cans and give the receipts to the boys. The U-12 boys will continue to collect bottles and cans until further notice. They hope to raise $500. They have already raised $1,700 by raking leaves. All the funds will help reduce costs of the trip for each family involved. YAC members give to Maple Valley families More than 30 members of the Youth Advisoy Council of the Barry Community Foundation purchased gifts for seven of the families served by the Maple Valley Alternative Education day care center. Gifts included clothing such as socks and shirts as well toys. Sunday, YAC members got together to wrap the gifts and celebrate with pizza and their December meeting. The gifts were delivered to the day care center Dec. 10. Pictured are (front row, from left) Alexis Arens, Erik Smendik, Ally Finkbeiner, Sara Olsen, Avery Blackburn, Jordan Dimock, Sydney Smith (second row) Katy Kesler, Erika Thornton, Karlee Mater, Josh Lloyd, Katy Garber, Mike Bassett, Michael Shockley, Simion Guenther (third row) McKenna Mater, Matt Johnson, Brianna Dawe, Nicloe Rybiski, Paige Downs (back) Mitchell Brisboe, Nick Paterson, Patricia Garber, Joey Longstreet, Kayla Vogel, Dallas Swinehart, Connar Loew, Laura McKeown and Jared Smendik. (Photo by Patricia Johns) County clerk’s office has new licenses The Barry County Clerk’s office recently purchased equipment that will allow individuals obtaining concealed pistol license to receive a poly/vinyl license. The new system imprints, or burns, the picture and signatures onto the card, which is the same size as a driver’s license, according to Clerk Pam Jarvis. The clerk’s office processes approximately 60 licenses per month, including new and renewed requests. “It is estimated that the new system will reduce the monthly processing time for creating the licenses from five hours of staff time to approximately 40 minutes,” said Jarvis, adding that that estimate does not include time spent with the applicant initially or when he or she picks up the license. This system also will capture the signature of the applicant when they apply, so the license will be mailed to them after approval by the gun board, she said. Currently, applicants must appear in the office to sign the license once it is approved. The clerk’s office will continue to offer the service of taking photos, which can now be stored digitally, at a cost of $10. If the customer brings in a passport-quality photo taken within the past six months, the clerk’s office will scan the picture into the system for use on the new license, she said. Anyone who currently has a paper-laminated license may obtain a replacement license utilizing the new system. The cost is $10 for the replacement license and $10 for taking the picture unless the individual has a recent passport-quality photo. H1N1 influenza vaccine now available to all residents The novel H1N1 flu vaccine is available to all Barry and Eaton County residents who would like to be vaccinated. “Demand for the vaccine among the initial target groups appears to have been satisfied, so vaccine is now available for all residents,” said Robert Schirmer, MD, medical director for the health department. “Even if you think that you had the flu, you should still receive the vaccine. Although flu activity has lessened since October, the community is still seeing more flu than usual for this time of year. Most flu infections occur in the winter, so another increase in influenza activity is expected.” Residents who would like to be vaccinated against novel H1N1 influenza should contact their health care providers to see if they are offering the vaccine. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offering vaccination by appointment for those people whose care providers are not offering vaccine. In Barry County, appointment-only clinics will be held at the health department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 269945-9516, ext. 660, to schedule an appointment. In Eaton County, the appointment-only clinics will be held at the health department in Charlotte at 1033 Health Care Drive. Call 517-541-2660 to schedule an appointment. For additional information, see www.barryeatonhealth.org, since clinics may be added depending on demand for vaccine. Yankee Springs Golf Course is back in business by Fran Faverman Staff Writer About 20 people, members of the Tichvon family and friends, gathered Dec. 2 at the site of the former Yankee Springs Golf Course to begin a cleanup project in preparation for reopening the golf course in the spring. The course will reopen under the name, Yankee Springs GC LLC. According to Sandy Marcukaitis, who has been deeply involved in the reorganization process. The reason for the name change and reorganization as a limited liability company is to avoid being encumbered with debt from the former corporation. The new phone number is 269-795-0030. She also said the grounds have been prepared for winter by family members, who have professional knowledge in the maintenance of golf courses, and that a new management team and staff have been hired. Additional staff members will be hired as needed. Truckloads of old records and outdated goods have been removed from the clubhouse which housed offices, a restaurant and a meeting room. Cleanup of the food preparation areas and equipment has begun; Marcukaitis said she will be consulting the Barry-Eaton District Health Department with a view to getting the restaurant into shape to be relicensed. The facility’s liquor license is being transferred to the new organization. The financial difficulties of the former Yankee Springs Golf Course Corporation did not surface until the death in December 2008 of Frank J. Tichvon, founder of the course. At that point, the two trustees, Sandy Marcukaitis and Alice Jansma, learned that the land contract and stock-redemption agreement were in default due to nonpayment and that the Hastings City Bank also held an additional mortgage on the land and was owed $450,000. Ultimately, the Tichvon Trust was granted control of the majority of the assets. Hastings City Bank then issued a notice of default on the mortgage it held. Efforts by family members led to an agreement with the bank to assume the debt owed to the bank. Both Marcukaitis and Jansma said that without the help of bank officials, Rob Raines and Neil Gardner, they would not have been able to save the property. Also in place is new insurance coverage; the new coverage replaces that canceled for nonpayment. Since the trust assumed control of the property, and using working capital raised from other investors, the delinquent real property taxes of 2008 ($15,639) and the 2009 summer taxes ($4,950) have been paid. Personal property taxes on equipment used to operate the business are in litigation since the previous owner filed a bankruptcy on the provisions of Chapter Seven, which requires liquidation of the existing business. Inquiries as to the terms of a settlement agreement with the former owner, Evan Seifert, were unavailing. Marcukaitis confirmed the existence of an agreement but noted that there was a confidentiality provision which bars all parties from discussing the agreement beyond the fact that it does exist. New arrangements are being reached with purveyors of equipment such as golf carts and services such as the repair of lawn mowers and other equipment needed to continue maintaining and operating the course. Community organizations are being welcomed back to the course. The Michigan Snowmobile Trail Association will use the parking lot as a staging area for loading and unloading snowmobiles. Both Marcukaitis and Jansma noted that Frank Tichvon had been a snowmobiling enthusiast and had helped to promote the activity. A trail enters the course. Marcukaitis said she hopes to welcome back school golf leagues whose activities were disrupted when the course was padlocked Aug. 26. She said various promotional activities are underway and that members and former members will receive letters informing them of what is happening at the facility. Gun Lake sewer authority hears charges of alleged hunting by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Allegations that employees of the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority are hunting on its 72-acre property were made at the Dec. 2 meeting of the authority’s board. Three persons, whose property abuts the authority’s land and that of the Ruffed Grouse Society, appeared at the meeting of the GLASWA board last week with their complaints and what one described as “evidence.” All of the affected properties are in Orangeville Township on March Road; the subject had been addressed at the Orangeville Township Board meeting the preceding evening, Dec. 1. Linda Ribble, a trustee of Orangeville Township, appeared at the GLASWA board meeting as did Orangeville Township Supervisor, Tom Rook, who is also a member of the GLASWA board. In 2006, the sewer authority passed a resolution forbidding hunting on its property. Employees, according to Robert Monroe, manager of the authority, were required to sign a statement saying they understood the policy. However, while the resolution banned all forms of hunting on the property, it did not address the ability of employees to park their vehicles on the property while they hunted on the Ruffed Grouse Society property after working hours. Doug Bailey, whose land abuts some Ruffed Grouse Society property, complained that a tree stand on the property infringes on his property. Although the tree is definitely on the society’s property, however a portion of the seat hangs over his fence. Pictures were produced showing the existence of tree stands on GLASWA property that had not been removed after the hunting ban was introduced. Rook said he wanted the stands taken down and destroyed. He also wants files established on employees and discipline records established regarding violations of the hunting ban. “Part of the problem is enforcement,” explained Rook. He also noted that he had received a letter of complaint from Kevin Matteson, a landowner with abutting property. Matteson said he had found shotgun shells near a tree stand. Following some discussion, the board agreed to add a provision banning parking on the authority grounds after normal working hours except when GLASWA business makes it necessary. The language will now be reviewed by the board’s attorney. Terry Sturgis, chairman of the board and supervisor of Martin Township, commented that neighbors would certainly keep an eye on the property. Al McCrumb, Supervisor of Yankee Springs Township, said Monroe should have kept a closer eye on the employees’ hunting activities. Moving on to the formal agenda, the board reviewed its proposed contract with Yankee Springs Township to operate and administer the township’s water system. The hourly labor rate was increased from $28 per hour to $29 per hour to reflect a recent increase in labor costs due to an increase received by unionized GLASWA employees. Roger VanVolkinburg, Wayland Township supervisor, suggested the adjustment. The board approved the motion. The board tentatively adopted a budget of $999,992 for the 2010 fiscal year, which begins Jan. 1, 2010. The proposed budget represents an increase from the $999,750 budgeted for its current year. The meeting schedule for 2010 also was adopted. Authority board meetings are held at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the GLASWA facility, 12588 Marsh Road, Orangeville. Planning commission recommends rezoning of parcel on North Michigan Ave. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings Planning Commission held a public hearing to solicit comments about proposed rezoning of 305 N. Michigan Ave., the parking lot of Johnson & Co., from D-1 industrial to B-1 central business district. There were no questions or comments from the public, and the planning commission approved a motion to forward the proposal to the Hastings City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. If approved, the zoning for the parcel in question would be more consistent with its current use. The commission also discussed a zoning waiver granted to the owners of a home locat- ed at 646 W. Green Street, which allowed them to have a satellite dish mounted on a pole in the front yard of their home near the city sidewalk. While the zoning code prohibits the installation of satellite dishes, antennas and other such devices on the front of a home or near the city right-of-way, such items are allowed if the homeowner can prove that it is the only site on the property that allows reception. Members of the planning commission Jim Wiswell and David Hatfield said that while exceptions, such as the one on Green Street, are allowed under the current ordinance, they would like the commission to review and possibly amend the ordinance. “Now that we’ve seen an exception, I hate to see a whole city of exceptions,” said Hatfield. The commission approved, by a 4-3 vote, a motion to have the ordinance put on the February agenda. Wiswell, Hatfield, Mayor Bob May and chairperson Elizabeth Forbes voted in favor of the motion, and commissioners David Jasperse, Sylvia Treadwell and William Cusack voted against it. Commissioner Harry Adrounie was absent. The commission also received the resignation of Wiswell, who has served on the planning commission for more than 30 years. Wiswell said he had originally planned to “retire” from the commission six years ago, but was asked to stay on by May. Kellogg Foundation awards grant to Sunny Crest Youth Ranch by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Sunny Crest Youth Ranch on M-43 in Sunfield recently received a $350,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation. The money will be used for operations, equipment and scholarships to the ranch. The grant was received in two parts; $150,000 to be used for operating expenses for the 2008-09 fiscal year and $200,000 to be used for operating expenses for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Sunny Crest was established to provide a safe, loving environment for at-risk boys with the influence of core values, and physical, spiritual, academic and social support. It is designed to be a working ranch operation that will house as many as 48 young men, ranging in age from 10 to 17, who deserve a new start and a place to learn from mistakes without fear of rejection. Educational programs, mentoring, and skilled adult intervention coupled with cutting edge methods create the Sunny Crest environment – a safe place to explore the opportunities needed to meet the challenges life has presented them. Each ranch home is a family unit with two house parents living within the home 24/7 with up to eight boys. As a member of this family, each rancher has assigned responsibilities that could involve household duties, care and feeding of animals, gardening, recycling or other day-to-day aspects of maintaining a ranch. The Honorable Michael Skinner, Eaton County Probate Judge, said, “I am thrilled that Sunny Crest Youth Ranch is being built here in Eaton County. I firmly believe that community-based treatment has a much greater chance of rehabilitating boys in trouble than does distant institutional treatment. There is something about animals and agriculture that helps young people develop into responsible adults.” “The ranch is doing what we set out to do,” said Executive Director Ron Coppess. “We’ve been in operation since February, and it is a great success.” The ranch currently has three boys. Board member Glen Rairigh worked extensively with the family of one rancher and was able to reunite him with his family. The boys are learning responsibility in school and on the ranch. Each morning, they have farm chores to do before they are off to school. As far as livestock, the ranch currently has a ram and ewe, two horses and 14 chickens. Coppess hopes to get 12 steers in the spring. “We want to have some sustainability,” he said. The ranch currently leases land for hay, and last summer the ranchers learned how to bale hay, he said. “It was hot, hard work, but the boys will always remember the experience and have stories to tell the rest of their lives,” he added. For additional information on SCYR, visit the Web site, www.sunnycrestyouthranch.org. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 ��Page 4 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV End mistruths in Prairieville Twp. To the editor: We need truth in Prairieville Township. The truth, as we know it, is being twisted and tweaked to fit each objective. Over the past 13 years, studies and polls in the United States suggest that (often people ages 12 through 62 years) 62 percent admit that they lie to get their own way. Unfortunately, this attitude is seen abroad by other world powers. It seems that these people do not trust government agencies, from the county level to the federal level. It seems these people do not like government and stick their head in the sand — not facing reality. Reality is what all of us have to live with. Those of us who live in six square miles of Prairieville Township decided in last year’s election that we wanted change. We got a change all right. In less than six months, four of our regular township employees (loyal people with many years of longevity) were harassed and intimidated enough to bring about their resignations. Now I write to ask: Why do we no longer have a quorum of elected officials? Why is not the township office running as smoothly as it did two years ago? Common sense suggests that we can no longer stand for mistruth. We need the truth in Prairieville township, especially from supposedly elected officials. Joe Gabos, Prairieville Township Teens need to speak up To the editor: ‘Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk’ was once the rallying cry for an army of young people campaigning to curb impaired driving among their peers. In it lies a simple proposition: friends have a special responsibility to keep each other safe and alive. And it worked. From the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, alcohol-related crash deaths among youths plummeted by 60 percent. Thousands and thousands of lives were saved through the selfless act of speaking up to protect another What a concept. And one that research from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance suggests could play an equally effective role in decreasing other threats to young drivers – and passengers – on the roadway. What are those threats and how prevalent are they? According to SADD and Liberty Mutual, among teens: • 91 percent say they speed. • 90 percent talk on a cell phone while driving. • 73 percent read and send text messages while driving. Yikes. And what about the passengers? Well, almost the exact same percentages report riding in cars with drivers who engage in those behaviors behind the wheel. That’s the bad news. The good news is that a clear majority of teen drivers say they would change their habits if their friends asked them to: • Speeding: 79 percent. • Talking on a cell phone: 68 percent. • Text messaging: 89 percent. Unfortunately, many teens are reluctant to speak up when a friend is driving dangerously. For example, less than half report they would say something to the driver about speeding (41 percent), talking on a cell phone (18 percent), or text messaging (46 percent). Further complicating this already difficult problem is the fact that teens experience significant physical changes in their brains (pruning of gray matter) — particularly in areas linked to the processing of information and judgment. Marisa Silveri, Ph.D., of the Neuroimaging Center at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts points out that it is during this very time that a young person’s ability to “put the brakes” on quick, less thought-out responses, may be compromised. All the more reason the voice of a friend can be a lifesaver. It’s time to change some social norms once again, just like almost 30 years ago when young people forcefully rebranded impaired driving as decidedly “uncool.” Social norms, being the commonly held or understood expectations for behavior, are powerful tools through which we define appropriate beliefs, thoughts and, perhaps most important, behaviors. Conforming to those norms is one way teens seek inclusion — as opposed to exclusion — from the allimportant peer group. Remaining connected to one’s peer group and, more to the point, accepted by it is a significant motivator for teens embarking on the long journey of establishing an identity to call their own, becoming independent from Mom and Dad, and developing close, more adultlike relationships with others their age. Through the “Speak Up or Else” campaign sponsored by the Ad Council and a coalition of state attorneys general and consumer protection agencies, young people are encouraged to change social norms related to driving behaviors by, well, saying something. The campaign asks, “Why speak up?” And answers, “Because reckless driving is the No. 1 killer of 15- to 20-year-olds.” A key point of the campaign is to make sure young people understand that how they communicate is up to them, since most kids likely don’t want to appear preachy or alarmist. Saying things in their own way works just as well, probably better, than someone else’s way. Whatever way, the scourge of distracted, dangerous driving among teens must be addressed – and who better to address it than teens themselves? And at what better time? December, which also happens to be National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, is a great time to spread some holiday cheer with the intangible but priceless gift of caring for a friend. And preventing senseless automobile-related tragedies is the best present going; one that can last a lifetime. Friends don’t let friends drive dangerously. Stephen Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of SADD Inc. Christmas season brings out the best in all of us When I sat down to write my column this week, I was planning to write about the arrogance of leadership. In the past few months, I’ve seen leaders taking advantage of their positions, letting greed determine decisions rather than what’s best for their constituents. But this is Christmas; it should be a time of giving and appreciation of all we have in our lives. So I turned my attention to people in our community and what they’re doing to help their less fortunate friends and neighbors throughout the county. When I was much younger, I used to think that once we got through the Thanksgiving holiday, we were on the home stretch to Christmas. As I became older, I found out that once you eat the turkey and get through the parades, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to get shorter and shorter as you get older. When you’re young, time passes as if it’s in slow motion. As you get older, the day and weeks move swiftly, leaving us with less time to enjoy all the activities during the holiday season. This year, however, seems different from so many I remember. During the Christmas holiday season, we get requests to support families in need. In fact, for several years now, our office staff has adopted a few families, bringing food and presents to people less fortunate than we are. But this year, the need seems to be greater than in any year I can remember. We print in our papers lists from local agencies, the requests for families they serve, for clothes, food, financial support and more. In 2009, those requests seem to be at an all-time high. This everpresent need should remind us to be thankful for what we have. So often, people measure success by the houses they live in, the car they drive or the material things they possess. We should measure our lives by our health, family and friends, and especially that we do for others. Helping others — whether friend or stranger — gives everyone a better understanding of the real meaning of Christmas. In our recent publications, many of the stories have been about people helping people — serving dinners, holding fundraisers and promoting events of all kinds to help support local organizations and their activities. In last week’s Reminder, several Barry County non-profit organizations had on their wish lists items such as gas cards, groceries, clothes, paper products and volunteers needed for all kinds of duties. Three of the agencies had diapers on their wish lists. I think more people are in need of our help now than I’ve seen in my lifetime, but more people also seem to be willing to give than I’ve seen in recent years. Maybe it’s because we live in a small town and know many of our neighbors, so we’re are willing to give what we can. One way we’ve been lucky so far in Michigan is that weather Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics It’s time to stand up for military To the editor: Born in 1948, a baby boomer, I was a product of World War II. Back then, all people wanted was to have a place to call home, a ride and food. After coming out of the Depression and the war, ordinary people were ready to relax and begin post-war lives. Then came the Korean War that put this country back into protecting another area of this world. We were tired of war. Our citizens just wanted to relax, start families, start jobs, earn incomes, and not have to worry about protecting everyone else around the world for a long while. That happened until the late 1950s and early 1960s and the Vietnam War showed up on the radar screen, thanks to President Eisenhower and then Kennedy. Then President Johnson really put us into the mix to stay for a long time with many problems and deaths. Then came other smaller waring conflicts for us also as members of the United Nations just to help countries around the world. Now we are up to the first Iraq War and then Bosnia, then came Sept. 11, 2001, with a terrorist attack on our beloved land. Yes, that’s a different matter – it’s time to handle the situation for ourselves and go after Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. has been unusually warm. That helps control heating bills and aids getting around with older vehicles. Here we are now in the first week of December, and we’ve had little or no snow or ice storms. By the time you read, this column that may have changed. Let’s hope the weatherman is wrong again, and we can avoid the predicted blizzard-like conditions. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy Christmas, start by giving of yourself — contribute money, food and products for someone’s special wish list. When you give to others, you get the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference in someone’s life. Don’t let yourself get caught up in a Depression mentality that haunted our parents or grandparents for decades; a state of mind that could easily be adopted by so many of us. Hard times can bring out the best in people, and that’s what I think is happening all around Barry County. People from every corner understand the situation we’re in, and they are willing to step up to help their friends and neighbors through this difficult time. When you look back at recent history, we’ve experienced economic slowdowns before, yet with the right frame of mind it can make us better parents, influence our friendships and make us stronger citizens. It becomes a cleansing process, where we throw out the bad habits to become more community-minded while helping others. It’s good for you, our community and all the people we impact with our contributions. Don’t look for the “half-empty” glass, look for the one that’s half full; it will keep you and the people around you in better spirits. Catch the spirit — take part in holiday events, shop local, give some food, money (“Barry Bucks” are a great option, and you know your money stays local) or your time. Make sure you find enjoyment from the holidays and all it has to offer. When you get involved by helping others, you’ll find you feel better and will forget some of the difficulties you may have. We should measure our “quality of place” by how we respond to the needs of our community, its volunteers, financial support and our determination to solve the problems we face as a community. In every study that’s ever been done about Barry County, we’ve come to the conclusion that we live in a quality community with a strong sense of place, one that will survive the economic hardships and should come out stronger than before. Time is passing, and before you know it Christmas will be here and gone again for another year. But just as the seasons pass us by, this economic crisis will pass, probably not measured in weeks or months, but in years. Regardless, it will pass, and hopefully we will come out of it as a better community for all of us. the enemy and kill them. So back to Iraq. Our military has been at the forefront of protecting this country since Day One. It was the job of the finest military in the world to take action right to the homeland of those who wish this country and its citizens harm. But lately, all one hears from the national media is just trash about the military. Very few feelgood stories ever show up anywhere in the news. It’s like the old Vietnam War protest days all over again where the military is evil. Why would anyone want to be part of that tradition? It was always an honor to be a volunteer member of this country’s military, in any of the branches one decided to choose. Young people volunteered to become part of a tradition that goes back to the first days of this country’s history of service, honor and duty. Currently, the young men and women in the military, all levels of police and levels of national intelligence bureaus, the Secret Service are getting a very bad rap and deserve a lot better for the splendid job that they do to protect this country in these difficult times. It’s time for all card-carrying American Citizens to stand up for these hard-working people. Why should they stand for all this What’s the best bang for the education buck? Schools continue to look at their budgets and the impact of state cuts on current programs. What do you think is the best idea for making sure area students get the best education possible? trash that’s going on? Put all our men and women of the military in action in your thoughts and your prayers because they need them to get through current conflicts and hopefully get back home in one piece. It’s time for all veterans groups to stand up for these brave fighting members of our military and quit standing by the sidelines keeping quiet. These young men and young women are so far keeping this country from having a Pearl Harbor attack or a Sept. 11 attack, but forces around the world are laying plans to always keep the military and our intelligence agencies nervous. It’s time that our schools taught this generation of students about what happened on Dec. 7, 1941 and Sept. 11, 2001, so that they can get a sense of what service, honor and duty brings to a person. Allow anyone who serves in defense of this country (military, intelligence, any level of police) a salute of honor. It’s a huge job that very few people take on but from which many people benefit. It’s holiday time. Don’t forget why you are safe so far here in this country. Stephen Jacobs, Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 5 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Commissioners discuss re-structuring, role in sewer systems by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At a strategic planning meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Dec. 3, commissioners discussed the possibility of adopting a committee-of-the-whole structure as a way of lowering costs associated with legislative management of the county. “I’m an advocate for committee of the whole,” said Michael Callton, chairman of the board. “One of the reasons I’m an advocate (is because) I think we’ve become too expensive as a county. I think what it costs us to run Barry County is a lot more, for instance, than what it costs Ionia to run Ionia County, in terms of commissioner pay.” Currently, the board operates under a standing-committee structure, in which the commissioners form five separate committees that are largely responsible for creating motions, resolutions and ordinances on which they later vote. The five committees oversee development and planning; facilities and properties; finances; law enforcement, public safety and courts; and personnel and human services. According to a written summary provided at the meeting by Commissioner Robert Houtman, on average, members of the board collectively attend 26 committee meetings each month. As detailed in the summary, for each committee meeting a commissioner attends, he earns an average per diem salary of more than $48 and is reimbursed an average of just over $8 for travel expenses. Figuring for 26 committee meetings, those costs total nearly $1,500 monthly or $18,000 yearly. Under the committee-of-the-whole structure being considered by the board, all of the commissioners would meet as a single committee twice every month to discuss issues that currently come before five separate committees. According to Houtman’s summary, which is based on committee meetings lasting between one and four hours, such re-structuring would result in the commissioners collectively earning monthly per diem salaries of $800 and travel-expense reimbursements of just over $134 for their attendance at committee meetings. Compared to the current structure, that would result in savings of more than $550 per month, or more than $6,600 per year. “We actually end up with more time to prepare,” said Houtman, addressing the proposed committee-of-the-whole structure. “We wind up with more transparency with the public, as well as more opportunity for the press to attend our meetings and be transparent in that direction.” Callton explained that, compared to boards of commissioners serving counties comprised of properties with state equalized values and populations similar to those of Barry County, members of the Barry County Commissioners are among the highest paid. According to Callton, in 2007, the combined base and per diem salaries of Barry County commissioners totaled over $13,750, while the boards of commissioners of Newaygo, St. Joseph, Clinton, Tuscola, Hillsdale, Ionia, Shiawassee, Isabella and Sanilac counties earned combined base and per diem salaries of $13,716; $13,621; $13,513; $12,021; $10,769; $9,562; $8,499; $7,286; and $7,102, respectively. As chairman of the board, Callton earns an annual base salary of $9,050, while the other members of the board earn annual base salaries of $8,000 each. In addition to Callton and Houtman, commissioners Mike Bremer, Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Joe Lyons, Craig Stolsonburg and Jeff VanNortwick said that they would support trying out a committee-of-the-whole structure. “I think we’ve got to move into a position where, if we can make it more efficient and save and keep the transparency and the accessibility to our constituents, I don’t have a problem with going to committee of the whole,” said VanNortwick. Anonymous donor opens local Red Cross fund An anonymous donation of $10,000 has opened an American Red Cross fund through the Barry Community Foundation, allowing local residents to support American Red Cross services in Barry County provided through the Greater Grand Rapids chapter. The fund aims to provides a more visible presence for the Red Cross in Barry County, said Cheryl Bremer, chief executive officer of the Grand Rapids office, and includes both an endowed portion and a currently funded portion. The goal is to reach $50,000 per year in the endowed portion to continue to provide increasing Red Cross services in the community. “The need for transportation services has increased dramatically in the past year and continues to increase at the rate of 30 percent,” said Bremer, adding that the fund will be used to provide rides at no cost for clients to medical appointments and food pantries. “We have been given donated space by Miller Real Estate for our office in Hastings. Volunteers and donors pitched their time, talents and funds together to build out the space into a wonderful space for us to call home,” said Bremer. The office will be staffed by volunteers. Residents may contribute to the fund by sending a check, made payable to the Barry Community Foundation (noting American Red Cross on the memo line), to: Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St., Hastings MI 49058, noting either ‘endowed’ or ‘current.’ For more information about the fund, contact the Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526. The local Red Cross services provided through the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids are not possible without the nearly 30 volunteers in Barry County. To become a volunteer, call 616-456-8661 or visit online at www.redcrossggr.org. Advent services continue in local churches Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 12, will host celebration of new ministry at 2:30 p.m. for Rev. Gretchen Weller, with Bishop Robert Gepert presiding. A reception will follow. Sunday, Dec. 13, Rejoicing Sunday, roses will be hung on the altar. Sunday, Dec. 20, the church will be decorated and everyone can gather round the wassail bowl to toast the coming of the Christmas season following the 11 a.m. service. The candlelit Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m. and include a Holy Communion Service. Christmas Day service will be at 11 a.m., followed by dinner at the church at noon with dessert at the rectory at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 children and adults are invited to bring a favorite toy or Christmas gift to be blessed at the 11 a.m. service. On Thursday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, there a Holy Communion service will begin at 7 p.m. The Christmas season at Emmanuel will end Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. with the Feast of the Epiphany which commemorates the visit by the magi. The church is located at 315 W. Center Street. Call 269-945-3014 for more information. Middleville Sunday, Dec. 13, the First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Highway, the worship choir and the Lakewood Area Choral Society will hold a concert at 6 p.m.. A mass choir of 150 voices will perform Christmas carols. Admission is free. For more information, call the church at 269795-9726. Sunday, Dec. 20, there will be a family breakfast at 9:15 a.m. in the Koinonia Konnection Cafe’ followed by the musical presentation “Only Love” featuring the Matt Spencer’s FBC Worship Choir as well as the Birdsong Family at 10:30 a.m. At 6 p.m. “The Best Christmas Present Ever” children’s musical will be performed. There will be a reception following the performance. Admission is free. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville will host matins, or morning prayer, at 8:45, followed by Divine Service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Each Wednesday, the church hosts a potluck at 6, followed by evening prayer at 7 p.m. The potluck will be Dec. 16, Mexican; and Dec. 23, soup and bread potluck. From Thursday, Dec. 17, through Wednesday, Dec. 23, O Antiphon Vesper services will begin at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 24, the children’s service will be at 5 p.m.. with a Christmas Eve divine service at 11 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 25, the divine service will begin at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 908 W. Main St. Call 269-795-2391 for more information. Middleville United Methodist Church will present two Christmas Eve services. At 7 p.m. will be a family service of candles and carols. The “Three Questions” by John J. Muth will be the story discussed. At 11 p.m., the service will be “O Holy Night: A Service of Reflection and Candlelight.” The church is located at 111 Church St. Call 269-795-9266 for more information. Parmelee United Methodist Church will hold a country Christmas Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. The little white church is located at 9266 Parmalee Road in Middleville. The program will include Scripture, special music and carol singing and will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. Peace Church on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia has scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 13, the ladies’ Christmas 24 HOUR TOWING (269) 945-7777 77541021 Snowplow Parts & Service 384 Haynes Loop Drive MATT SPENCER, Owner program, Encore, it begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a Christmas carol sing will begin at 6 p.m., and the Dec. 24 Christmas Eve candlelight service will start at 7 p.m. Call 616-891-8119 for more information. Orangeville Orangeville Baptist Church will host services on Sundays Dec. 13 and 20 at 11 a.m. The services include Christmas messages. The children’s program “The Christmas Carol” will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. A caroling service will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south of Gun Lake, 269664-4377. St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 11850 Nine Mile Road, will have a special service with Bishop Robert Gepert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. followed by brunch. The Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 begins with fellowship time at 7 p.m. followed by the service at 7:30 p.m. There will be refreshments following the service. Continuing a J-Ad Graphics tradition The Banner, the community papers and the Reminder will list on a space-available basis events open to the public in area churches during this holiday season. Information should be sent via e-mail to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. Information will be listed on a weekly basis and should be sent by Tuesday at 10 a.m. each week. Please include the type of event, date and time and only events that are open to the public. The final publications for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day events are the Dec. 17 Hastings Banner and the December 19 community papers and Reminder. Information for these papers must be sent to patricia@jadgraphics.com by 10 a.m. by Tuesday, Dec. 15. Churches that are having fundraising events are encouraged to purchase advertising for those events. Since these events will be published on a space-available basis, organizers also may want to consider purchasing advertising. Hastings Public Library announces events Thursday, Dec. 10 – Movie Memories featuring “Christmas in Connecticut,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 – preschool story time on the smells and tastes of Christmas, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 – toddler story time: Christmas stories, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Tween Royal Readers present “Peggy the Pint-Sized Pirate,” 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the events. Lyons echoed VanNortwick, saying, “I think we owe it to ourselves to try it. I mean, if it didn’t work, we don’t have to stick with it. But, if it saves the county money and is more informative — I think, personally, it’d be more informative for myself.” Commissioner Don Nevins said he was not comfortable enough with the idea of a committee-of-the-whole structure to give it his full support. In an interview after the meeting, Callton explained that the board would decide whether to adopt a committee-of-the-whole structure at an organizational meeting scheduled for Jan. 5, 2010. The board also discussed its involvement in the planning and management of sewer systems throughout the county. “Right now, in the county, we have these disparate and separate sewer organizations,” Callton said. “It kind of seems to be growing, as it serves more people, in kind of a disjointed manner. And we were wondering if, at a county level, there should be some sort of oversight or authority for coordination. That’s a concern we have.” Mark Nettleton, an attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones, spoke at the meeting, explaining that, while the county’s involvement with sewer systems currently is limited to providing assistance with financing, the board could pursue a more active, “top-down” approach that would involve the county in the planning, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of sewer systems. According to Nettleton, in pursuing a controlling interest in sewer systems, county boards usually face opposition from the cities and townships wherein sewer systems are located. “That can get sticky, in terms of the politics ...,” he said. Callton explained that the board was not interested in an adversarial relationship with other municipalities, but one that would allow the county to work with local governments to facilitate the development of sewer systems where they are needed and stay better informed on the development of such systems throughout the area. Nettleton explained that the county currently has no legal authority over sewer authorities and could only develop one if commissioners served on the boards of such authorities. “The authority’s ability to do projects really depends on financing and local support,” he said. “And, so, the only way that the county can kind of be involved and have a seat at that table, necessarily, is by joining that authority.” Reiterating an earlier comment, Nettleton told the board, “The thing you’re going to run up against is the concept of local control, people saying, ‘I don’t want people in Hastings making decisions about what I do and don’t do.’” All of the board members agreed that it would be best for the county and its residents if they were more involved in sewer systems. In an interview after the meeting, Callton said the board members still are deciding on what type of assistance with sewer systems they would like to offer municipalities. County’s historic courthouse draws interest for possible Dreamworks film site The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and County Economic Development Alliance have been working in partnership with the West Michigan Film Office for the past year or more as the film incentive programs offered through the State of Michigan begin to take hold. An independent site locator has connected with the chamber indicating that a historic courthouse is one of the locations he is seeking, and the courthouse in Hastings is what drew his attention to Barry County. "The site locator contacted me requesting information about the courthouse as a potential site location for an upcoming movie by Dreamworks," said Valerie Byrnes, president of both the county chamber and economic development alliance. "I offered to spend time with the site locator, touring Barry County to scout out potential rural locations that might fit the needs for this film and perhaps future productions as well," she said. "We spent the entire day on Wednesday, Nov. 25 touring the county seeking out photo opportunities for the site locator.” The day was spent touring numerous sites in the county with the site locator indicating that he felt the day was well spent and saying a "few sites" in Barry County might gain additional review. “The movie details are still private, but it was indicated that filming is anticipated in both the Detroit and the Grand Rapids areas in 2010 with no other specific details disclosed,” Byrnes said. “Barry County is being considered because of the rural setting. "I do not believe the production is at a point where specific selections have been made nor has the company applied for film credits through the state to my knowledge," she said. "At this point, I simply see the opportunity to spend the day with a site locator as one more beneficial way to promote all of the unique and beautiful assets in Barry County with the hope that we are considered for future filming opportunities," Byrnes added. The West Michigan Film Office is in close contact with the Michigan Film Office as well as with all West Michigan partners, including the Barry County Chamber office, as requests for site locations arise. The City of Hastings also partners with the chamber to help promote various locations in Barry County through reel-scout.com, a site often used for initial location searches in Michigan. American Legion Post is serving Christmas Day dinner The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will serve its annual Barry Community Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 25, said Legionnaire Bill Roush, who is in charge of preparations. “No one should be alone on Christmas Day. Anyone who doesn’t have a place to go, single people or families who do not have the resources to prepare their own dinner are invited to attend,” Roush said. “Because we expect a larger attendance than last year, we can use some extra help.” Volunteers from the public, as well as Legion members, are welcome on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day Friday morning, Dec. 25, to help with preparations and assist with serving and busing tables. Anyone wishing to participate can sign on by calling the American Legion at 945-4973 or Bill Roush at 804-9126. “Thanks to an outpouring of support from many businesses and individuals again this year, providing food and essentials, there will be plenty of turkey, ham and the usual trimmings for everyone to share,” Roush said. The dinner is free to everyone, but donations will be accepted, he said. …of Christmas Past Historic Charlton Park’s turn-ofthe century village is the setting for … Of Christmas Past, a recreation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800’s. On Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., visiholiday toys, games and keeptors are invited to tour through sakes for all ages. the village in a mule-drawn Admission to Christmas Past wagon and also visit St. is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for Nicholas in the Upjohn House. children 4 to 12. There is no Adults and children are wel- additional cost for crafts. For come to try their hands at tradi- more information on the … Of tional crafts and ornaments, Christmas Past celebration, conincluding hand-dipped candles. tact Historic Charlton Park at Our volunteer artisans will 269-945-3775 or visit our webdemonstrate their skills in the site www.charltonpark.org village buildings. Everyone is Historic Charlton Park is encouraged to sample tradition- located at 2545 S. Charlton al holiday fare, wassail, and Park Road, just north of M-79, fresh roasted chestnuts. The gift between Hastings and shop will feature an array of Nashville. Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org 07531199 �Page 6 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Cause unknown in crash that kills Plainwell man Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred Monday, Dec. 7, around 6 p.m. The one-vehicle crash happened on Doster Road near Day Road, in Prairieville Township. Initial investigation indicates that the vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Eric Seibert from Plainwell, was traveling north on Doster Road, ran off the pavement and struck a tree. Preliminary findings point toward a possible medical condition contributing to the cause of the accident, said troopers. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Seibert, the lone occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 1998 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, he was the son of Peter and Kathryn Seibert. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Sarah Hokenson, children Ethan and Claire, and his parents, among others. Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Radiant Church, 8157 East DE Ave., Richland. Troopers investigating the accident were assisted by Allegan and Barry County Sheriff’s Departments, Pine Lake Fire Department and Pride Ambulance out of Richland. Worship Together… Area Obituaries 77541071 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd., 2 miles south of Gun Lake, Plainwell. Phone 269664-4377. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday - 9 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 4 yrs. old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m. Prayer together; 9 p.m. Men’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M- 66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS, MI – Maurene (Willitts) Hamp, age 93, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was raised in Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School in 1934 and attended Western Teaching College. She married Lee Hamp, June 21, 1937. They spent most of their married life in Hastings raising their four children, Larry Hamp, Willo (Gordon) Fuhr, Kenneth (Corky) Hamp, Leo (Charlene) Hamp and special friend Nancy Kennedy. She leaves nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Maurene was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Vivian's. She was an outstanding bowler and golfer. She loved to bake, knit and play Scrabble. She especially loved the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maurene was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; parents, William Willitts and Maude Post; and sisters, Virginia, Willo, and Lucile; brother, Bill; and grandson, Lee. Maurene had spent the last three years at Tendercare in Hastings. The family would like to thank the staff for their loving care during that time. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Rev. Gretchen K. Weller will officiate. The family invites friends and family to join them at a reception after the service in the Gury Parish Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc., 305 South Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI 49058 or Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 West Center St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net) Gary A. Bristol GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Third Sunday in Advent, December 13 - 8:00 & 10:45. Sunday School 9:30; Noisy Offering for Love, Inc.; Bell Choir Concert in Dutton 7:00; Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00; Women’s Al-Anon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discover-grace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. 6 p.m. Youth Group Christmas Party - Sharpe Hall. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday - 12 p.m. HCB Horizons Club. Saturday 10 a.m. Praise Team. Monday Knit Wits. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. LOVE Tree Distribution. •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Frank G. Albright II Maurene (Willitts) Hamp DELTON, MI – Gary A. Bristol of Delton passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Borgess Hospital at the age of 62. He was born May 21, 1947 in Hastings to Gaylen and Jennett (Doxey) Bristol. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and served his country in the Air Force in Vietnam. He married Lynette Soya in Dowling on July 16, 1967. Gary was a retiree of Kellogg’s and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He loved hunting and fishing and was a doting grandfather; he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Lynette; sons, Jeffrey (Cintra) Bristol of Nashville, Tenn. and Andrew (Dana) Bristol of Schoolcraft; grandchildren, Bret and Serena; father, Gaylen Bristol of Dowling; sisters, Jean (Ron) Selleck of Hastings, Linda Bristol of Dowling and Kathy (Jeff) Bruce of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennett Bristol. He is at the Lauer Family Funeral HomesWren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where a celebration of his life will took place Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Rev. Kimberly Tallent officiated. Interment followed in Banfield Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Please share a memory with Gary’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Arrangements by Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, Hastings. Retired Lt. Col. Frank G. Albright, 52, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was unexpectedly taken home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Frank’s ability to understand, forgive and loyally serve his family had a deep impact on their lives, and his legacy of love and compassion is one his wife and children will never forget. In ways we will never fully know or understand in this world, he has inspired them to live out the Godly principles he so firmly held to. Frank graduated from Cassopolis High School in Cassopolis, Michigan, in 1975. He continued his education by earning a bachelor of science degree in business from Indiana University in 1979, and a master of arts in crime in commerce from George Washington University in 1988. In September of 1979, Frank was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Air Force and became a special agent, working for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations until April of 2000, when he retired as a Lt. Col. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Frank took a job with the Department of Defense. Frank worked for the Inspector General’s Office in Arlington, Virginia, until the time of his death when he held the position as the Director of Investigative Policy and Programs. Besides loving and caring for his family, two of Frank’s greatest passions included water skiing and playing his Martin guitar. He enjoyed sharing these passions with others, especially during the Albright family’s annu- al trip to the Wisconsin Northwoods. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carol Albright; and his children, Eric Albright, Jackie Albright-Dickerson and her husband, Eddie Dickerson, Stephanie Portch who joined the family in 2003, Steven Albright, Christopher Albright, Richard Albright II and Aaron Albright. In addition to his wife and children, Frank will be greatly missed by parents who loved him more than words can say. He is survived by his father, Richard Albright and his wife, Viola Albright; his brother, John Albright; his mother, Patricia Einfalt and her husband, Ronald Einfalt of Hastings, as well as numerous extended family members who loved him and will miss him dearly. Frank will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. He had a great down to earth sense of humor that all enjoyed, and he was a committed husband, father, friend, and coworker. He enriched the lives of all who knew him, providing a Christ-like example. We love you! We’ll miss you! A service was held Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Grace Church of Fredericksburg with the Pastor Kenneth Delage officiating. Burial was Tuesday, November 24 in Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Vision, 1-888-5116519 in reference to the Frank Albright Memorial. Online guest book at covenantfuneralservice.com. Louis Neeb Phyllis Maxine Pence LAKE ODESSA, MI – Louis Neeb of Lake Odessa went to be with his Lord and Savior December 4, 2009. He was born February 8, 1934 in Blissfield, Mich. to Ray and Ethel (Allerding) Neeb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ethel Neeb and special friends, LaVerne Grunwald and Jim Hickey. Louie is survived by the most important thing in his life, his family. They are his wife of 55 years, Anne Sheffield Neeb, whom he married December 11, 1954 in Hastings; children Douglas (Diane) Neeb, Timothy (Lisa) Neeb, David Neeb and Teresa Neeb; grandchildren, Craig Neeb, Scott and Tiffany Neeb, Michelle and Chris Blough, Staci and Randy Neff, Allison and Brianna Neeb; great-grandchildren, Dekota Blough, Jacob Neff and Gizele Neeb; sister Gloria (Leon) Sutherland; nieces, nephews; cousins, Dorothy Taggart and Merla Neeb; special friends, Roger Daniels, Char Grunwald and family; special animal friend, Jake. He was an avid University of Michigan fan and a fan of the Detroit Lions. He started little league football in Woodland in the late sixties and coached for many years. He also played some pro-football for a year after he graduated from high school. He retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Corrections after 30 years. He enjoyed building houses, woodworking, motorcycle riding, his Mustang convertible and traveling. He traveled through most of the United States, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean. His most favorite activity was having extended family get-togethers to enjoy everyone who mattered to him the most. Louis and his family hosted a German Exchange Student, Antje Woelk, for a year and she became special to him. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings for many years and just recently changed his membership to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia. His faith was very important to him and he practiced it faithfully. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009, 11 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the building funds at Grace Lutheran Church or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia would be greatly appreciated. Please share a memory with Louis’ family at www.lauerfh.com. Arrangements are by the Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Phyllis Maxine Pence, age 87 of Middleville, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1922, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of Ercel and Zena (Havens) Fausey. Phyllis graduated in Old Fort, Ohio in 1940. She worked at a battery factory during the war. She also worked at the Old Fort Bank and Standard Federal Savings in Southfield until she retired. Phyllis was married to Thomas D. Pence on August 30, 1939. She was a member of the Gun Lake Community Church, Gun Lake Women's Club, Gun Lake Church Senior Ministry Group and was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital. She loved feeding the birds, baking cookies and enjoyed the Gun Lake sunsets. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Pence, on May 10, 1995; also a sister, Gladys Semer. She is survived by her daughters; Cheryl (Michael) Cravero of Middleville and Rebecca (Rob) Eran of Middleville; granddaughters, Amy (Chuck) Christensen, of Mattawan, Emily Cravero of Middleville; great grandchildren, Claire and Kyle Christensen; brother, Franklin Fausey of Fremont, OH; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Gun Lake Community Church, Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. There was also be a funeral service held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Old Fort United Methodist Church in Old Fort, OH. Burial was at Decker Cemetery in Ballville Township, Fremont, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to R.P. Foundation for Fighting Blindness, 11435 Cranhill Dr., Owings Mills, MD 21117 or Pennock Hospice, 1108 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). �Page 7 — Thursday, December 10, 2009— The Hastings Banner DELTON EMS, continued from page 1 Both townships are exploring other options for future coverage. “We are looking at all avenues right now,” said Kahler. Stoneburner said the Barry/Prairieville/Hope Township joint fire authority is looking into the possibility of developing a first responders unit, something already in place at the Pine Lake station. “If we have first responders on the scene, they can have good communication with dispatch and the other ambulance units,” said Stoneburner. “That’s probably the way we could go, though that could change. That’s just my vision for how things could go.” The townships contracted with the company in February of this year, and Kahler said he was optimistic about the company and the services they offered when the agreement was Barry Township Supervisor Wesley Kahler, Prairieville Township Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Delton Area EMS Operations Manager Michael Strong and EMT Mike Huska pose for a photo in July. COUNTY BOARD, continued from pg. 1 also were taken by the board, which adopted a resolution to convert nearly 40 acres of county-owned property located on Norris Road in Orangeville Township into a living classroom to be managed by Extension through its 4-H program. In addition, the board passed two motions, allowing MSUE to apply for funds from Barry County United Way in the amounts of $17,800 and $48,800 for its Building Strong Families and 4-H programs, respectively. With a focus on parenting, the Building Strong Families program teaches parents skills necessary to raise children in healthy, supportive environments. The 4-H program offers youths the opportunity to connect with mentors and learn about a variety of subjects, including diversity and leadership. The board also approved an application made by Castleton Township residents David and Celia DeMond for just over 150 acres of the couple’s farmland to be preserved through the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. Several methods of preservation are offered under the program. According to the motion, the application is for an available option that would allow the couple to receive tax benefits for not utilizing the land for any purposes other than those relating to agriculture. NEW HOLIDAY HOURS ys Open Sunda for the Holidays Dec. 13 & Dec. 20 Noon - 5PM MON., TUES. & WED. 10-6 THUR. & FRI. 10-8 Celebrating our 3rd year! SAT. 10-3 Save 30% - 50% BOY, Landyn Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7, 2009 at 7:48 a.m. to Mistye and Dustin Williams of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emalee Grace, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9, 2009 at 6:48 a.m. to Savannah Bryson and William Hartke of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Ronald Ellis, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10, 2009 at 10:43 a.m. to Tachele and Tim Bracy of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Clair Peggy-Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10, 2009 at 4:34 p.m. to Dan and Renee Gresly of Battle Creek/Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Haley Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. to Eric Tomlinson and Kiena Lambright of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. 1117 W. Green Street (Across from Dairy Queen) Hastings 269-945-5660 BOY, David James, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 16, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. to Warren and Jamie Menck of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Ailed Airam, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. to Patricia Garcia and Francisco Sanchez of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Johnathan Jay, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:03 a.m. to Heather Helmer and Thomas Cooley of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dylan Lyle, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 24, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. to Laurie Karrar and Raymond Steele of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cooper Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25, 2009 at 4:51 a.m. to Matthew and Stephanie Hokanson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Elliana Jayde Henney, born at Spectrum Hospital (Butterworth campus) on Nov. 21, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. to Sara DeMull and Paul Henney of Cedar Spring. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs., 19 1/2 inches long. She is welcomed home by big sister, Haileigh. Grandparents are Robert and Karen Henney of Hastings, Dawn DeMull of Howard City and Sam DeMull of Sand Lake. Hurry … Sale Ends Saturday, December 12th, 2009 S OF 5 BLEND SALE D ON E E S D R I B E THISTL K OIL BLAC WER LO SUNF $ 99 12 Stop in and see our New Look! Nutri Source Dog Food 30 lb. bag or larger - instore coupon $ 5.00 OFF 10% OFF SEED ALSO LE ON SA . 50 Lbs ALL PET TOYS Some up to 50% off! In-Store Specials for Lawn & Garden, Pets, Wildlife & Bird 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! 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They have five children: David of Zeeland, Randy and (Sharon) of Holland, Rob, who passed away in 2002, Corey and (Jennifer) of Hastings and Nick of Hastings. They also have 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. They will be celebrating by going north for a few days and their children will be taking them out to dinner. first drawn up. “His business plan at that time was a good plan and would have been good for the community,” said Kahler. Though the rigs allegedly were without proper equipment, and the staff lacked training credentials, care given by the service was not part of either the complaint or the order. “There was excellent paramedic care given,” said Stoneburner. “I can find no fault with the care that was given.” A hearing is currently taking place in Lansing over the license revocation. For more than 2 1/2 hours Tuesday, the state presented its inspection findings. The hearing is set to continue Friday and is likely to last into next week, said Stoneburner. Bannon Backhus contributed to this report. on Newborn Babies Wilsons to celebrate golden wedding anniversary morning to deliver dozens of boxes and bags. Snowfall Thursday night made a quick change in the weather. With a warm September, a cold October and a mild November, residents were not yet prepared for the sudden change in temperature. Time to get out the shovels, the gloves and the boots. Time to pack the car trunk with that emergency shovel, scrapers and brushes. How about a blanket, just in case. Time to add the mats which add traction for the tires stuck in snow or mud. It is also time to keep the top half of the gas tank filled and not risk having an empty tank in an emergency. Back when Larry and Eileen (Speas) Lepard lived near Lake Odessa, they had two daughters and son John. The whole family sang to entertain others and were often speakers. John thus had an early introduction to the stage. Today he is a resident of Williamston Washington Social News give if possible. Women of Central UMC held their annual December breakfast at the church Thursday morning. Andrea Gentner and others prepared the food which was enjoyed by more than 20 members and husbands. With Pat Werdon at the piano the group enjoyed singing several carols. All this week the fellowship hall will be a beehive of activity, with workers from several area churches doing the running, sorting, and packing needed to prepare dozens of food boxes and plastic bags stuffed with socks, caps, mittens and toys for families with children. Names have come from the Department of Social Services and other referrals. This is done under the auspices of the Lakewood Community Council which had representatives from many churches in the Lakewood district. Many helpers are needed Saturday Kendall HASTINGS, MI – Maurice L. Greenfield, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Otsego, Mich. on January 22, 1923 to LaFloy and Inder (Nettles) Greenfield. He lived most of his life in the Hastings area. Maurice graduated from Hastings High School in 1940. He married Patricia J. Calkins on September 26, 1942 in Hastings. He was a barber during World War II at Fort Custer in Battle Creek. He worked most of his life as a printer in the following areas: Howell, Mich., Beaumont, Texas, Mt Pleasant, Mich., Midland, Mich., Port Huron, Mich., and Monroe, Mich. and retired after almost 30 years from the Battle Creek Enquirer. He was president of the local International Printers Union for over 12 years. Mauri drove school bus for the Hastings area schools for 25 years and Barry County Transit. He had an Associate Real Estate License. He attended the First Baptist Church in Hastings, since 1955, where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, Boys club and was also a deacon. Mauri and Pat had three children, Kenneth Maurice (Linda) Greenfield, Gene Lawrence (Sandra) Greenfield and Jody Sue (Stan) Stockham; seven grandchildren, Brandon Kenneth, Angela Elisabeth, Nicole Patricia, Theodore Gene, twins; Tara Louise and Patti Kristine and Tracy Marie. He also had eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Love, Inc, 305 S. Michigan, Hastings, MI 49058. Visitation will be held Friday 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneral home.net). Tonight is the meeting for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the Freight House. This is the annual show-andtell evening. Bring an item, either Christmassy or antique. Guests and visitors are always welcome. Central United Methodist Church will hold a dinner theater Saturday, Dec. 19. Actors in the program “In Bethlehem Inn” will be serving beef stew in bread baskets plus other items. Call the church office for reservations. At the Sunday service just past, Pastor Eric Beck appeared at sermon time dressed in red robe to portray the story of Nicholas, and the origins of the stories that evolved from his charity and good deeds. A blood drive will be held Monday, Dec. 21, at Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall from noon to 5:45 p.m. The donor list is always shorter in December, so 44th St Maurice L. Greenfield Lake Odessa 42nd St Area Obituaries where he has the Williamston Theater. Last Friday evening he was on stage in a one-man show, a new twist on “It’s a Wonderful Life”, a classic film with a story of George Bailey who felt the world would be a better place if he had never been born. In the weekend show, John portrayed several characters of the story in turn with narrative between segments to set the stage for the next monologue. The show was to run Thursday through Sunday. Lakewood’s Chelsea Lake and Lexie Spetoskey made the Class B All-State team released by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association. The Christmas extravaganza at Lakewood United Methodist Church was another success. The script was written by John Waite, the choreography by Kelly Sanderson, staging by Dan Mattice, puppetry directed by John and performed by The Living Stones. With two performances on Saturday and Sunday evenings, this amazing story of “three stinking camels” was a joy to behold. The puppetry was clever with the camels having their mouths open for the long notes of the songs, the intricate hand movements of the chorus of dancers under subdued lighting, the lengthy speaking parts for actors who also had to memorize their dance movements. Alethians of Central UMC had their annual Christmas meal together at Lamplight Inn at Ionia Tuesday afternoon. �Page 8 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Smart financial moves can help brighten holiday season The best record-keepers by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As a record-keeper, I’m pathetic. I often can’t keep track of where my checkbook is, let alone the balance in the account. The chief problem determining the balance isn’t my arithmetic skills, it’s that I don’t enter all the checks that I write to merchants in the ledger. No wonder the amount I show I have becomes a tad different from what the bank feels I have in my account. As I say, I’m not a good record-keeper. So I marvel at people who can keep highly ordered tax papers, favorite family recipes, instructions on how to run their appliances, notes on when they last had the furnace serviced, etc. But in some ways Mother Nature keeps better records than we ever will, at least when she wants to. And she keeps them, potentially, for billions — literally billions — of years. I’ll explain this feat by way of my favorite seasonal analogy: food. Consider the last time you bellied up to a long and varied brunch buffet. I recently did this at church. (I may miss midnight services, but never brunch buffets.) You may have done it at a commercial establishment of the all-you-can-eat variety. In any such place, if you are lucky, you had an egg-and-bread based entry called strata. Besides eggs and cheese, strata ingredients may be ham, Canadian bacon, a few select veggies such as spinach, onions and tomatoes, or (if you are particularly lucky), all of the above. Strata gets its name from the layers of bread in it. It’s like a layer cake, except hot and full of protein rather than sugar. What could be better, in particular as late autumn slips away toward the first day of winter? To a geologist, each bread layer in the dish is a stratum (singular). The more strata (plural), the better. Naturally, you place the lowest stratum into the pan first. Next the middle one, finally the top one. When Mother Nature makes sedimentary rock — the greatest of all record books on Earth — she “lays down” a single stratum first. It’s likely to be a layer of sandstone (made of sand grains) or shale (made of mud) or limestone (which may be made almost entirely of shells) or coal (made of ancient plant remains). The next stratum, of necessity, goes on top the earlier one. So the second stratum is younger than the first. Similarly, a third stratum above is younger than the first two, etc. If you can conjure up an image of the Grand Canyon in your mind’s eye, you know that there are places on Earth where dozens of layers are piled up, one atop the next. Those places are heaven to geologists. They are strata-meccas where we go to get inspiration — and to retire when we are just too old for any work beyond baking and eating strata (the egg dish, I mean). It’s the basic ordering of the sedimentary layers — oldest, middle, youngest — that gave geologists our first way of fully unraveling the history of the Earth. Essentially, we dated (and named) all the sandstone and mud layers, listing them out in terms of which happened first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and so on, all around the whole Earth. (Yes, we did the work patiently and carefully, and it really worked. Some geologists can keep much more careful records of their work than others) It’s because the strata of sedimentary rocks contain fossils that we developed not just a history of mud and sand, but of swimming and crawling and even flying creatures, as well. That’s how we “got the picture” that great fishes came first in the fossil record, followed by amphibians and reptiles, later followed by dinosaurs and mammals and birds. And that’s what impresses me so much about Earth’s strata. They taught us the grand story of life. The record of life, sometimes including delicate fossils, was maintained over epochs, eras and eons in those layers. Although the record of fossils and sedimentary rocks have to be interpreted carefully, no paper records or programming on DVDs could ever compare in full and rich complexity to what Mother Nature preserved — and that we can study whenever we wish. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of past Rock Doc columns is available at www.rockdoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. If you’re like many people, you’re watching your dollars extra carefully this year as you do your holiday shopping. And that’s a good thing, because even in the best of times, it’s never wise to go overboard on gifts. But by making the right moves during this holiday season, you can also help ensure that you stay on track toward your long-term financial goals. Specifically, what steps should you be taking during these weeks? Here are a few suggestions: • Avoid racking up big debts. In a time of economic uncertainty, the last thing you want is to take on a new debt load. Everyone in your life who is important enough to receive a gift from you will understand if you don’t splurge on presents you can’t afford. And winter can be pretty gloomy when you’re trying to pay off big credit card bills from the past holiday season. • Establish a gift fund. For next year’s giftgiving season, you may want to open a special “gift fund.” Of course, it’s not easy for any of us to find “extra” money after we’re done paying our bills, so the best way to set up your gift fund may be to have the money moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account to another liquid account — one that you wouldn’t normally touch for your day-to-day expenses. Even if you can only afford to put in a small amount each month, you might be surprised at how much you’ll accumulate in a year. • Don’t touch long-term investments to pay for gifts. Some people tap into their long-term investments to pay for holiday gifts, telling themselves they’ll re-fund the investment when they “get caught up” — but that rarely happens. In fact, once you cash out part of an investment to pay for a gift or an everyday expense, you’ll set yourself back in your pursuit of your financial objectives — so do whatever you can to help preserve those investments. Apart from setting up a gift fund, you’ll also want to make sure you have a reasonable amount of “cash” and cash equivalents in your investment portfolio. • Protect yourself from identity theft. Victims of identity theft can testify that it’s an enormous — and possibly expensive — hassle. Unfortunately, identity theft seems to go up during the holiday season, so take steps to protect yourself. When you go out shopping, just take one debit or credit card with you — and look around whenever you use it. Identity thieves have been known to copy down credit card numbers and even photograph credit cards with cell phones. Also, if you’re shopping online, make sure you’re on a secure web site. One way to check for a secure site is to look for “https” in the Web address, along with the icon of the locked padlock on your browser’s status bar. • Shop early for bargains. As you probably know, some of the best bargains come during stores’ “after-holiday” sales. By taking advantage of these sales, you can stock up on gifts for the next holiday season. By following these suggestions, you may be able to remove a lot of the financial stress that often accompanies the holidays — and that, by itself, can help you enjoy the season even more. • NOTICE • This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 77540913 • Scotch Pine • Blue Spruce OPEN NOV. 27 - DEC. 24 REGULAR HOURS Tuesday thru Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Closed Monday Grove Hill Tree Farm 77541006 1994 N. M-66 Hwy., Woodland, MI 48897 Corner of M66 & Coats Grove Rd. We donate to Adopt-a-Family MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE CONSULTING ATTENTON BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Barry Township will be hosting an Tim Rittersdorf OPEN HOUSE Licensed Insurance Counselor P.O. Box 42, Lowell, MI 49331 December 10, 2009 TCRittersdorf@aol.com at the Barry Township Hall at 155 E. Orchard, Delton from 6 to 8 p.m. to introduce the new Police Chief ® VICTOR PIERCE Please join us! Refreshments will be served.07531239 The Holiday Sale & Craft Show Saturday, December 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm — Free Admission — Barry Expo Center FREE The baby (sister) Jesus My favorite Christmas memory was back in the year 1929 when the Hastings Presbyterian Church put on a live manger scene of the birth of Jesus. They asked to borrow our baby to appear as Jesus. That baby was Barbara E. (Newton) Pennington Estep, who now lives in Freeport. She played the part perfectly, and I was very proud of her. Even though she was under bright lights and surrounded by strangers in costumes, with live farm animals, she did not cry, just like the real baby Jesus also did not cry. From Perceous E. (Newton) Batch, One of her five living sisters, Battle Creek Send your favorite Christmas memory to the Hastings Banner by mail to 1351 N. M43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; by fax to 269-945-5192; or by e-mail to news@jadgraphics.com. Reason for the Season JESUS 77528605 77541031 1350 N. 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Main, Nashville 06701050 Call Us at (269) 948-3387 2295 South M-37 Highway, Hastings Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77540935 �Page 9 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings township uses extra funds to balance budget by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Hastings Charter Township Board adopted a 2010 budget that features expected revenues of just over $307,500 and expected expenses of slightly more than $312,000. Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden explained that the expected difference of just over $4,500 would be covered with money from the township’s general fund. “This is what we’ve been saving for,” she said. “This is why we’ve been putting away the extra that we didn’t actually need every year.” According to a written summary available at the meeting, the township’s general fund had a balance of slightly under $380,000, as of Nov. 10. Supervisor Jim Brown credited past and present members of the board with taking the fiscally responsible steps necessary to ensure that the township would have the funds necessary to cover future shortfalls. “We just didn’t do anything crazy,” he explained. “... There are some townships that are right on the line, every year, or less. We’ve just been fortunate.” According to the summary, the township’s revenues and expenditures for the period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 8 total just over $311,600 and just under $317,000, respectively. In other business, the board voted to appoint Richard Hart to a three-year term as the township’s representative on the Hastings Public Library Board. Hart will replace Kim Domke, whose term will expire at the end of this year. Hart, a graduate of Delton Kellogg, explained that he has lived in Hastings Charter Township since 1972 and has participated in community-based activities in the past, previously serving as a Scoutmaster and officiating football games. “I thought, ‘Why don’t I get up and do something for the township?’” he said, explaining why he decided to apply for a position on the library board. Lakewood students hear case for abstinence at assembly by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Noted sex education lecturer Pan Stenzel kept Lakewood middle and high school students glued to their seats last week, as she talked about the many consequences of premarital sex. Stenzel’s experience includes nine years working in a teen crisis center in Chicago. She also has spoken in hundreds of schools around the nation and many countries such as Mexico, Australia, Ireland and Canada. Her talk was intended for students in grades seven through 12. Parents were advised of the content of the lectures and invited to a preview presentation and the opportunity to have their children excused from the talk. Only four parents in the middle school and four in the high school asked that their children be excused. “Many teens don’t have a clue about sex,” she said. “Pregnancy is the least of your worries.” She then went on to discuss the many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). “Pregnancy is not a disease — you can live through it. But a STD may infect you for the rest of your life. And girls, it may mean you won’t be able to have children when you are older.” Some parents put their daughters on birth control pills if they are sexually active, said Stenzel. “Those girls are 10 times more likely to have sex and more exposure to STDs,” she said. For those girls who get pregnant, their choices are “bad, worse and terrible.” Stenzel then gave statistics: 80 percent of teen parents live in poverty, and the No. 1 indicator of poverty is a single-parent household. “Abortion is something you can’t take back. Having babies is not a game; it’s not like a new puppy,” she told the students. “Your best choices are made before you have sex.” Adoption is an option, and Stenzel related that she was given up for adoption by a 15year-old who had been raped. She then spoke to the boys about the 18 years of child support they could face. “Girls, would you want to marry someone who is paying child support?” One boy with whom she previously spoke blamed the pregnancy on alcohol. “If I hadn’t been drinking, I would have been sober enough not to do it,” the teen had said. The focus of the talk then switched to STDs. “On any given day, 14,000 teens will contract a STD,” she said. In 1950, there were five known STDs, now there are 30, and 30 percent are incurable. “I hear teens say, ‘If I don’t get AIDS or get pregnant, I’ll be okay,’ but there are many more consequences,” she warned. In most high schools, one out of four students has an STD. Of the 30 STDs, 26 harm women because they have an open system and are easy to infect. Chlamydia is one of the more common STDs and it has no symptoms. “I am sick of hearing people making excuses for boys saying ‘boys will be boys.’ I know there are young men out there who care too much to put pressure on their girlfriends for sex,” Stenzel said. “High school boys should date high school girls. If a high school boy is dating a junior high school girl, I want it over. There is only one way to avoid sex, and that is to put the boundaries down. Boys, if an aggressive girl comes on to you, run. Don’t get involved.” Some STDs, such as herpes, are not transmitted by fluid but by skin contact, and consequently condoms provide no protection. Stenzel then defined sex and virgin: it means no genital contact by hand, mouth or genitals. She used the bikini rule: “If the sun doesn’t touch it, the son doesn’t touch it. Keep your pants on. The only safe sex is with a safe partner.” “I wish someone had told me, before I had sex,” is a cry she often hears. “Many of the teens don’t have a clue,” she repeated. “Your school wants you to hear this so you can make an informed choice. If you have sex outside of marriage or with more than one partner, you will pay, emotionally or physically.” Stenzel’s talk was made available by an anonymous donor. Area farmers report poor corn harvest by Helen Mudry Staff Writer This year’s fall harvest has been one of the worst, according to Tim Marlin, grain manager at Caledonia Co-op Elevator in Lake Odessa. “The wheat harvest in the summer was good, although there were 15 percent fewer acres planted,” he reported. There were no vomit toxin issues. Yields were 60-plus bushels an acre and prices were $4 a bushel (60 pounds). But the cold, wet fall of 2009 will affect the 2010 wheat harvest. Many farmers could not plant their winter wheat because the ground was too wet or the fields still had beans and corn waiting to be harvested. The bean yield was good at 50 bushels an acre. Normal is 40 bushels an acre, so farmers were getting 10 bushels better than normal per acre. Prices were about $9.50 a bushel. The quality was okay, he said. Because of the wet spring, farmers were late getting the beans planted. Marlin said this year the beans had moisture at 16 percent and 13 percent is normal. This is the first time in several years the beans had to be dried, he added. The corn harvest had a good yield at 180plus bushels per acre but quality was poor. The corn had 22 to 25 percent moisture, nor- mal is 17 to 18 percent. Test weights were low, at 50 to 51 pounds a bushel; normal is 56 pounds. There were some vomit toxin issues with the corn. The local crop did not meet one customer’s standards, and another purchaser had to be found. “The corn just didn’t mature,” Marlin said. “We didn’t really have a summer; it wasn’t hot enough for the kernels to mature. Anything not at full kernel is considered foreign matter (FM).” The dryers ran non-stop from Nov. 1 to Thanksgiving, he said. “Because the dryers were full, we had some storage issues. On many days, we had to stop taking corn at noon and then dry all night,” added Marlin. “Some farmers just left their wagons, and we took care of them.” Marlin said the Lakewood area harvest was similar to harvests across the country. Every farm state had the same issues. “The weather has played havoc on the grain harvest.” Adding to the difficult harvest, was the accidental collapse of equipment at the elevator late in the summer, injuring two workers. Jason Radke who fell 130 feet is now at Mary Freebed Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is walking and getting his memory back. His friends report he is becoming “the old Jason they knew.” The other worker fell 30 feet. He spent five days in the hospital, and Marlin said he home recovering. Nashville gearing up for Christmas events For the second year in a row, the streets of Nashville will be filled with festive cheer as the Christmas parade makes its way downtown on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. The parade, organized by Nashville Village Council Trustee Mary Coll, will feature local businesses and organizations. Anyone interested in entering a float or otherwise taking TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on January 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Cynthia Fenton, 10882 South Drive, Plainwell MI 49080 for a variance approval from the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in Section 6.1 C., Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at the above address, Lot 6 of Supervisor’s Plat of Ford’s Point (Parcel #08-12180-006), and is within the “R-2”, Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density, Residential District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 269-623-2726 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 part in the parade should contact Coll at 517852-0271. Along with the parade, the village is partnering with the Maple Valley Kiwanis Club to host a day of holiday activities. Residents will be able to make several ‘stops’ throughout town and participate in activities or giveaways. Guests will find hand-outs or hands-on activities at such places as Maple Valley Pharmacy, MOO-ville Creamery, Good Time Pizza, Putnam District Library, All that Glitters Floral and Gifts, Mike Callton Campaign Headquarters, Green Light Driving School, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe, Nashville Police Department and Central Park. Fire destroys Pine Lake residence Captain Jeff DeGoede of the BarryPrairieville-Hope Fire Department said they received a call Monday, Dec. 7, just after noon, reporting a house on fire in the 800 block of Flower Drive in Prairieville Township. The fire was spotted by someone on the opposite side of Pine Lake. When officials arrived, the structure was fully involved. No one was home at the time of the blaze, and the one cat in residence at the two-story house was able to escape. Fire personnel were able to keep the blaze contained to that structure, though it was a complete loss. The house was listed for sale at a price of $189,000 and the cause remains under investigation. Mutual aid on the call came from Orangeville, Pine Lake and Hastings fire departments. POLICE BEAT Wrong plate leads to arrest Hastings Police stopped a motorist Dec. 1 in the 100 block of North Jefferson for having an improper registration plate on his vehicle. After the officer explained the reason for the stop, the driver, Bryan Williams 42, of Hastings, retrieved a temporary license plate from behind the seat of his truck that had been issued to him after a previous alcohol offense. As the he conversed with Williams, it became apparent to the officer that Williams had been consuming intoxicants and after further investigation, Williams was found to have a blood alcohol level of .12 percent. He was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Grieving friend charged with home invasion Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to a suspicious-person call and discovered Andrew Ordway, 17, of Delton, walking alongside the road, dressed all in black with a duffel bag and skull Halloween mask. A resident made the initial call after spotting Ordway walking around his neighbor’s residence. When he was approached, Ordway gave his name and said he was looking for the homeowner and had been friends with her son who had died the previous day. The deputy discovered an X-box gaming console, video games and a credit card among other items in the duffel bag. Ordway admitted to entering the residence and taking the items. In the report, he said his intentions were to ask the mother for the gaming console since he had often played games on the system with her son. Ordway has been lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of home invasion. Pair arrested after furnishing minors Laura Szczepanek, 43, and Michael Calabrese, 24, both of Woodland were each cited for two counts of furnishing alcohol to minors on Nov. 24 by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The duo admitted to purchasing vodka and other alcohol on two separate occasions and giving the liquor to two under-age females. Lock up vehicles, no matter the parking place A string of auto larcenies in Johnstown and Assyria townships occurred Tuesday, Dec. 8, between 5 and 9 a.m. Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker said the incidents could be the work of the same person(s) though at this point, there is not evidence to support the theory. “I would think it’s a good possibility that they are related, but I can’t say for certain,” said Baker. The vehicles were unlocked when the thefts occurred. Residents are encouraged to lock vehicles, even when they are parked in a driveway or inside a garage. Hastings man faces more charges for criminal sexual conduct Additional charges have been authorized against a Hastings man who has been in custody since Oct. 27 after being arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct. Robert Smelser, 49, was arrested originally on a five-count felony warrant for having inappropriate contact with a 7-year-old girl. The investigation had been ongoing, and the additional charges were authorized by the prosecutor’s office Dec. 2. The additional charges came after evidence seized from the suspect’s residence was reviewed, including video forensically recovered from the Smelser’s phone. Smelser has been charged additionally with three counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree, four counts of CSC in the second degree, two counts of aggravated indecent exposure, two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes, one count of possession of child abusive material, one count of child sexual abusive activity, and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. He remains in the Barry County Jail. Smelser, along with Jennifer Carlile, 35, were arrested Nov. 3 for sexually abusing a 7year-old after medical personnel became suspicious during a call to the house. Smelser was originally charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and three counts of second-degree CSC. Carlile was charged with one count of second-degree CSC. Robert Smelser Hastings Police responded to a medical call as the child was being put into an ambulance, she made some statements that were peculiar and raised the suspicions of the officers. The police then questioned the man and the child. The child, whom police believe was sexually abused over a period of months, was removed from the home. COURT NEWS Joshua Douglas Cook, 24, of Nashville pleaded guilty last week to one misdemeanor count of attempted larceny from a building in 5th Circuit Court under Judge James Fisher. Cook was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation stemming from a Sept. 21 incident in which he stole a plasma TV and alcohol. He was also ordered to pay $688 in restitution, $60 to the crime victims rights fund, $500 in court costs and $68 in state minimum costs. Shelly Wiersma, 31, of Wayland pleaded guilty to one felony count of welfare fraud, failure to inform, $500 or more. While receiving food stamps between October 2008 and June 2009, Wiersma failed to report income or the existence of income to the welfare agency. Judge Fisher in 5th Circuit Court ordered Wiersma to 30 days in jail and 12 months on probation, the balance of jail time to be suspended and discharge from probation upon payment of the court assessments. She was ordered to pay $2,281 in restitution, $68 in state minimum costs, $500 in court costs and $60 to crime victims rights. Julie Kay Madden, 32, of Hastings pleaded guilty to one count of larceny and a probation violation. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest Aug. 25, and she was sentenced to 12 months in jail by Judge Fisher of 5th Circuit Court. She was also ordered to pay $200 in drug court costs, $60 crime victims rights, $500 court costs, $69 state minimum costs and $164 court assessment late fee. Jonathan Alan Armour, 21, of Hastings pleaded guilty to one count of larceny from a building in front of Judge Fisher in 5th Circuit Court. The misdemeanor charges stem from an Oct. 9 incident when Armour was caught stealing DVDs and/or video games from Hastings Public Library. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 12 months of probation. He also was assessed $250 in court costs, $60 crime victims rights fees, $202 in restitution and $68 in state minimum costs. He also was required to attend cognitive behavior sessions and day reporting for six months or until employment is obtained. The balance of his jail may be suspended upon payment of the $452.35 assessed. Thomas Elwyn Hoyt, 33, of Nashville found his misdemeanor charge bumped up to a felony due to its third-offense status. Hoyt was charged Oct. 7 with operating under the influence of alcohol after a breath test registered his blood alcohol level at .08. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail, 36 months of probation and required to attend cognitive behavior and substance abuse counseling while in jail. He also was assessed $500 in court costs, $60 crime victims rights, $500 library fund fines and $68 in state minimum costs. �Page 10 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kay Kremsreiter and Carol Ginder, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11885 Saddler Rd, Plainwell, MI 490809297. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1300 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296870F01 77540954 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert Encinas aka Gilbert M Encinas and Katherine Encinas husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2003, and recorded on July 7, 2003 in instrument 1107957, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 19/100 Dollars ($143,165.19), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 4, Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 27, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291806F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LORETTA HALSEY and STEPHEN HALSEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2005, and recorded on January 9, 2006, in Document No. 1158708, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($81,184.93), including interest at 8.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ALSO THAT PORTION OF VACATED HANOVER STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3366972 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009 77540999 77540965 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott M. Oakes, a single man and Heather Bellows. a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2003 and recorded May 15, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104392, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 33/100 Dollars ($125,609.33) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 72, 73, 84 and 85 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 60 of Plats Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77540960 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0870 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally J Hicks, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 06/100 Dollars ($72,922.06), including interest at 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 3 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on Page 55, excepting therefrom the East part of said Lot described as; beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees West 73 feet; thence South 10 degrees 15 minutes East 83.95 feet to point on South line of said Lot 1 which lies 55 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due North along the East line of said Lot 1, 106.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292763F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald B. Kahler and Linda K. Kahler, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 28, 2008 in instrument 200802280001829, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($156,124.98), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 412 feet of the following description: A parcel of land in the East 26 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 13 which lies 1220 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 13; thence due South 812 feet; thence West 429 feet; thence due North 812 feet; thence due East 429 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293081F01 77540970 77541014 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Brian Knapper and Lisa Knapper, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 14717 Manning Lake Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017-9219. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 296859F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RIGHTS PURSUANT TO MCL §600.3205(a) This notice is published pursuant to MCL 600.3205(a) to inform Jay S. Veltman and Jennifer Veltman of certain rights under the statute relating to property located at 12814 Theris Dr., Wayland, MI 49348. The above borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The mortgage holder or servicer has designated Jonathan L. Engman, counsel for of JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, (248)362-2600, c/o FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C., 888 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 800, Troy, MI 48084 as the person to contact regarding resolving your default. The borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/ mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at 517-373-8370. If the borrower requests a meeting with the designated person above, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice is mailed to the borrower. If the borrower and the designated person above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The state bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service number is 800-968-0738. Dated: 12/10/2009 FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 WAMU FNMA Veltman 77540943 77540975 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Harry L. Osenbaugh and Tomi Osenbaugh, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 304 E Francis St, Nashville, MI 49073-9237. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 298153F01 77540947 STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE; PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY. Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Daniel M. Hill and Bobbi Ann Hill (“Borrower[s]”), to First Community Federal Credit Union, (“Mortgage Holder’), which mortgage secures the property located at 11144 East Shore Dr., Delton, MI 49046. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4), Mortgage Holder Informs the Borrower[s] of all of the following: 1. That the Borrower[s] have the right, to request a meeting with Mortgage Holder or its designee; 2. The name of the person designated under subsection (1)(c) as the person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 400.3205c is Kelli Felmenden, First Community Federal Credit Union, 550 S. Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004, telephone (269) 382-9845 ext. 1167 (“Designee”). 3. That the Borrower[s] may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.; 4. The website address for the Michigan State Housing, Development Authority is www.michi gan.gov/mshda. The telephone number for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is (517) 373-8370; 5. That if the Borrower[s] contact a housing counselor to request a meeting with Designee, foreclosure will not be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice was mailed to the borrowers; 6. That if the Borrower[s] and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower[s], abide by the terms of the loan modification agreement. 7. That the Borrower[s] have the right to contact an attorney, and the telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service Is (800) 968-0738. December 4, 2009 First Community Federal Credit Union By Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 382-3703 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on October 16, 2007, by Andrew T. Dreisbach, a single man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 18, 2007, in Instrument No. 200710180003198 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen and 34/100 Dollars ($141,218.34), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 40, OAKWOOD SHORES NO. 2, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 79, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 12315 Oakwood Shores, Wayland, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77541010 77540855 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($181,997.89), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 396.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3351615 11/26/2009, 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009, 77540693 12/17/2009 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Doxtader and Teresa M. Doxtader, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on February 6, 2007 in instrument 1176107, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Loan Trust 2007-8XS as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Four Hundred Three And 04/100 Dollars ($90,403.04), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot(s) 6, Block 10, H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the Village, now City, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9; thence North 67.50 feet along the West line of said Lot 6; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 67.50 feet to the South line of Lot 7 of said Plat; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540681 File #223016F04 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Ralph Allen Ondersma 543 West Brown Road Freeport, MI 49325 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 356.3280 77541065 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen R. Childers and Felisha J. Childers, his wife, to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23, 1998 and recorded August 13, 1998 in Instrument Number 1016462, and re-recorded to correct legal 10/16/1998 in Instrument Number 1019485, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 92/100 Dollars ($65,127.92) including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point on the North Section line South 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 second West 758.00 feet from the North one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds West 199.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 seconds West 252.39 feet to the centerline of Kellogg Road; thence along the centerline of Kellogg Road North 34 degrees 21 minutes 55 seconds East 235.53 feet to the North line of Section 36; thence along said Section line North 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 seconds East 122.02 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540738 File No. 241.5644 �Page 11 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Gary D Wear, regarding the property at 135 W Walnut St Hastings, MI 49058. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C. within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated: December 10, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation Our File No: 09-18269 77541067 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leroy B. Fox, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2006, and recorded on August 28, 2006 in instrument 1169153, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One And 20/100 Dollars ($104,271.20), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 26, a distance of 693.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 759.00 feet to a point on the East line of Market Street Plat, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 89; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 164.33 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East 241.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds East 164.61 feet to a point on the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 17 of the plat of Holes Subdivision, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County, Michigan in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 42; thence South 01 degrees 05 minutes 04 seconds West, along the Southerly extension of said West line of Lot 17, a distance of 240.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes 55 seconds West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line, 164.33 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to be used jointly with others over a strip of land 33 feet in width East and West and lying 16.5 feet either side of a line described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the above described parcel and running thence North 01 degrees 02 minutes 07 seconds East along the West line of said parcel and the Northerly extension thereof 483.46 feet the South line of Market Street and the point of ending; together with all the improvements erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances and fixtures which are part of the property The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540334 File #293207F01 Lost Puppy 027080039 Brown, Female Puggie, Pink Collar, 269-832-2437 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geoffrey S Cook and Michelle L Forman nka Michelle L Cook wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to SBC Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2003, and recorded on February 11, 2003 in instrument 1097436, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five And 31/100 Dollars ($50,735.31), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 7, Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 1 of plats, page 23, Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540203 File #286350F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC B. PRYOR and SHARON L. HABIN, MARRIED, to UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2002, and recorded on May 13, 2008, in Document No. 20080513-0005151, and re-recorded on June 8, 2009 in Document No. 200906080006030, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($41,585.59), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AT SHORE OF LONG LAKE AND ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 AND 1 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 215 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE NORTH 56 DEGREES EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES WEST 109 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 65 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 66 AND 1 / 4 DEGREES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1, OF THE NORTHEAST BLOCK OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF KENYON'S OAK GROVE. ALSO A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4THS DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES, EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 1 / 4 DEGREES, EAST 215 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 66 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 53 1 / 2 DEGREES, WEST 118 1 / 2 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES, EAST 109 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77541060 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Sanker, a single man and Jennifer A. Griffin,a single woman, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007, and recorded on May 17, 2007 in instrument 1180681, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Twenty And 72/100 Dollars ($130,420.72), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 60, Misty Ridge No. 3, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 53. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540282 File #290044F01 NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt secured by this property was discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that debt. You are presently in default under your Mortgage Security Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may be contemplating the commencement of foreclosure proceedings under the terms of that Agreement and Michigan law. You have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan modification may not serve to revive that obligation. However, in the event you wish to explore options that may avert foreclosure, please contact our office at the number listed below. Attention: The following notice shall apply only if the property encumbered by the mortgage described below is claimed as a principal residence exempt from tax under section 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention William J Kowske and Reagan Kowske, regarding the property at 7805 Cougar Delton, MI 49046. You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may also contact a housing counselor. For more information, contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan.gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If you request a meeting with Potestivo & Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not commence until at least 90 days after the date said notice was mailed. If an agreement to modify the mortgage loan is reached and you abide by the terms of the agreement, the mortgage will not be foreclosed. You have the right to contact an attorney and can obtain contact information through the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738. Dated:December 10, 2009. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 information may be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Loss Mitigation Our File No: 09-17923 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bonnie A. Shanley and David Shanley, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of March, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of June, 2007 in Liber Document No. 1181243 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Four & 42/100 ($307854.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.6250% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2 WHISPERING PINES ESTATES, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1023989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NUMBER 12 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 12/10/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA Shanely 77541045 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James C. Deitz, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2005 and recorded October 31, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155439, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Sixty-Nine and 40/100 Dollars ($122,069.40) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1896.02 feet along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section to a point which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 766.10 feet for the North 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 473.00 feet along the West line of Middleville Manor Addition and its Northerly extension thereof; thence Southwesterly 62.74 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 62.61 feet; thence Southwesterly 49.29 feet along a 220.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 83 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 49.19 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 284.12 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 60.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 165.02 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 98.90 feet; thence Northeasterly 21.12 feet along a 280.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears North 87 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds East 21.11 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 131.73 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 30 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 131.44 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540402 File No. 617.0308 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 9451284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 77541025 77541069 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Mental Health Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 77541033 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting December 1, 2009 Regular meeting opened @ 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 members and 9 guests. Motions approved minutes and treasurers reports for Nov.-09. Motion approved agenda with 2 additions. Motion approved to adopt Resolution 09-10. Motion approved to accept the employment agreement with corrections. Motion approved to pay Waste Management. Motion approved to retain (2) part-time officers until 2-28-2010. Motion approved bills and check register for December 2009. Adjourned @ 9:07 p.m. Respectfully, Debra J. Knight Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler Barry Township Supervisor 77540956 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Knauss, a single man and Laura Denisty, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2008, and recorded on October 10, 2008 in instrument 200810100009957, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to Member First Family of Companies, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Fifty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($115,055.32), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Fifteen (15) and the South Fofty-two (42) feet of Lot Thirteen (13) of Block Nine (9) of the Lincoln Park Addition to-the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. according to the recorded Flat thereot; The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540704 File #294532F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by SUSAN E. COLE, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 2185 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (the "Mortgagee"), dated October 8, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 24, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071024-0003436 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Thirty Three and 95/100 Dollars ($136,033.95). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 17th day of December, 2009, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 42, Gackler's Payne Lake Plat, part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 72 Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 11928 Lakeridge Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 P.P. #08-16-085-042-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. Dated: November 19, 2009 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 77540341 1728509-1 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Kyle Collins and Donna Collins, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 143 Philadelphia , Nashville, MI 49073. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 8, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 8, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 297929F01 77541019 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Rosenberger and Ruth Rosenberger, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110929, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Four and 91/100 Dollars ($75,934.91) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7, Block C, Pleasant Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 19, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540407 File No. 283.0423 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mildred J. Martin, a married woman and Donald Martin, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in Liber 1985, Page 1260, Eaton County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-WMC2 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and 88/100 Dollars ($92,516.88) including interest at 7.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the or inside of the main entrance to the Courthouse Bldg. in Charlotte, MI in Eaton County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on DECEMBER 17, 2009. Said premises are located in the Township of Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: the part of Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 19, Town 4 North, Range 6 West, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as follows: commencing 907.1 feet South of Northeast corner of Section 24, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 46 degrees East 217.5 feet along the center of the Highway, thence North 34 degrees 20 minutes West 144.5 feet more or less to Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwesterly along said lake to the West line of said Section 19, thence South to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Lot 1, plat of Sandy Haven, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 26, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 15, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540275 File No. 269.5242 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Charles C. Reese, III and Michele Reese, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 422 EAST COURT STREET, HASTINGS, MI 49058 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Charles C. Reese, III and Michele Reese also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: December 10, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 77540958 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael K Raber and Betty J Raber, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 19, 2004, and recorded on October 28, 2004 in instrument 1136250, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two And 13/100 Dollars ($99,362.13), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 111, Middleville Downs Addition Number 5 to the Village of Middleville, Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540325 File #289885F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A. Milbourn, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2007 and recorded July 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1183076, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 73/100 Dollars ($91,388.73) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 22, Town 22 North, Range 7 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 112 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 22; thence North 20 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West 148.91 feet along the Northeasterly line of lands deeded to the State of Michigan for highway purposes; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds West 330.71 feet along the East line of M-66; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 368 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 470 feet to the South line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds West 316.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540753 File No. 617.1795 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Jeffrey and Kathy Burger (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 5310 Coats Grove Rd, Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of December 7, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Melody Bowman (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after December 7, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. December 7, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 77541043 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Steven Frenthway (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 233 N. M-37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of December 7, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Angie Musser (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after December 7, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. December 7, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 77541041 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO FORECLOSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage (“the Mortgage”) given by Karen Hawthorne (“Borrower”) to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB (“Mortgagee”), which is secured by property commonly known as 1795 W Pifer Rd, Delton, MI 49046. Borrower has the right to request a meeting within fourteen (14) days of December 7, 2009 with the following agent of Mortgagee: Melody Bowman (“Agent”). Agent has the authority to make agreements under MCL Sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c. If Borrower requests a meeting with Agent, foreclosure will not begin until ninety (90) days after December 7, 2009. Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website, www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 1-800-382-4568. If Borrower and Agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the Mortgage will not be foreclosed if Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. Borrower has the right to contact an attorney and may contact the State Bar of Michigan lawyer referral service at 1-800-968-0738. December 7, 2009 By: MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB 629 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 77541039 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Heckman, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2006, and recorded on May 30, 2006 in instrument 1165273, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 66/100 Dollars ($145,883.66), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540320 File #268975F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L Quist and Katherine V Quist, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007, and recorded on March 13, 2007 in instrument 1177443, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Five And 44/100 Dollars ($141,905.44), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Old Farm Village, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293231F01 77541050 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason D. Brinkhuis and Jennifer L. Brinkhuis aka Jennifer Brinkhuis , husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2003 and recorded February 10, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121993 and an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($196,795.63) including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section, except the South 460 feet of the East 460 feet of said Section; also, except the South 460 feet of the West 330 feet of said Section. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5597 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, and Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal description submitted to and recorded by Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($259,127.90) including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, commencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540709 File No. 356.3007 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael T. Harris, Jr., a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 12, 2007 in instrument 1181606, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($95,028.54), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 17, 2009. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A parcel of land lying in the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Westerly for 220 feet; thence Southerly 198 feet; thence Easterly 220 feet; thence Northerly 198 feet to the point of beginning, Assyria Township, Barry County Records. Parcel 2: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point 220 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence continuing West 5 feet; thence South 294 feet; thence East 225 feet; thence North 96 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540209 File #289092F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonathan A. Hurless and Lori A. Hurless, husband and wife, to First Franklin a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 18, 2005 in Instrument Number 1144979, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2005-FFH1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($253,874.08) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East, 4063.14 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East, 644.53 feet along the North line of Chippewa Trail according to the recorded plat of Alegonquin Shores as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 54 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East 254.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 248.06 feet; thence Southerly 83.71 feet along the centerline of Hammond Road and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 256.82 feet and the chord of which bears South 10 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West, 83.34 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds West, 171.94 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West, 234.55 feet along said North line of Chippewa Trail to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540743 File No. 269.5225 77540873 �Page 13 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110976, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial Services by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred TwentyThree and 34/100 Dollars ($83,923.34) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 283.0440 77540879 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle D Haywood, single, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2006, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 1175629, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Six And 25/100 Dollars ($75,126.25), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 Assessor's Plat Number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, on page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292040F01 77540977 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2002, and recorded on October 2, 2002, at Instrument No. 1088561 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight and 55/100 Dollars ($30,638.55), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540982 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Marianne Krupp 3790 Grange Road Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 617.2325 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Paul Zoet and Andrea Zoet, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7870 Larry Ln, Middleville, MI 493338358. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 4, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 4, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 295566F01 77541012 77540945 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas X Peck and Sandra L Peck, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2004, and recorded on May 13, 2004 in instrument 1127507, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six And 94/100 Dollars ($184,166.94), including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Thence North 220 feet, Thence West 620 feet, Thence South 220 feet, Thence East 620 feet to place of beginning, all in Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291986F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daryl L. Brodbeck, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2008 and recorded June 30, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806300006729, and An Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five and 26/100 Dollars ($159,885.26) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, thence North along the East line of said Section 2105 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 725 feet; thence North 430 feet; thence East 725 feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line 430 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77541055 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5569 77540868 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Spongberg, a married man and Summer Spongberg, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004472, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Four And 93/100 Dollars ($92,324.93), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 6, Block 62, excepting therefrom the South 47 feet, Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The South 47 feet of Lot 6, Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540687 File #223532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Ann Mishler, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135515, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy And 69/100 Dollars ($52,370.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner, Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence North along the West line of said Section 5, a distance of 450 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing North along said line 424.50 feet; Thence East 264 feet; Thence South 424.50 feet; Thence West 264 feet to the West line of Section 5 and the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292711F01 77540938 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Bart Weslow and Julie Weslow 6655 Crane Road Middleville, MI 49333 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 618.2384 77541004 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, at Instrument No. 1073607, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 66/100 Dollars ($60,633.66), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540987 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason B. Bush and Heather Bush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 26, 2006 in instrument 1171909, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight And 79/100 Dollars ($122,008.79), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing on the East side of the Highway 57 rods 14 links South the West 1/4 post; thence East 11 1/2 rods; thence South 22 rods 11 links more or less; thence West 13 1/2 rods to the center of the Highway; thence North 15 rods 23 links; thence East 2 rods to the East side of the highway; thence North 6 1/2 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292392F01 77540992 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Zandra M. Pierce, a single woman has defaulted on a Mortgage for the real property known as: 2825 North Martin Road, Hastings, MI 49058 This Notice is to inform you that you have the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. Phil Provost has been designated by them as the person to contact who has authority to determine your eligibility for a mortgage modification. Jason Service and Zandra M. Pierce may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) website at www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (866) 946-7432. That if Jason Service and Zandra M. Pierce request a meeting with the person designated above, within 14 days, foreclosure proceedings will not commence until 90 days after the date a notice was mailed to them. That if Jason Service and Zandra M. Pierce and the designated person reach an agreement to modify the mort¬gage loan, the mortgage will not be fore¬closed if Jason Service and Zandra M. Pierce abide by the terms of the agreement. Jason Service and Zandra M. Pierce have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer referral service (800) 968-0738. Dated: December 10, 2009 By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10030780 ASAP# 3366768 12/10/2009 77540997 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Boze, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2008 and recorded November 20, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081120-0011222, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 54/100 Dollars ($138,911.54) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Except Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 1,148.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet for the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 396 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540748 File No. 310.6325 �Page 14 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Saxons improve execution in opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Even in a 55-point victory, the Saxons could see they were doing some small things better than they had been in previous practices and scrimmages. Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team opened the season with an 84-29 victory over the Benton Harbor Dream Academy Tuesday, The Unity Knights’ Dylan Downs races up the left side on a power play early in the first period of Saturday’s contest against Lowell-Caledonia at the Southside Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Unity Knights’ comeback bid stalls despite late chances by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Dylan Downs raced behind the net from left to right, and fed a pass in front to teammate Brandon Sopjes who flipped a shot into the open side of the net for a power play goal with 5:06 remaining to play in the third period Saturday. That goal pulled the Unity Knights to within a goal of Lowell-Caledonia, but despite three more penalties against LowellCaledonia the rest of the way the Knights couldn’t get the equalizer in a 4-3 loss at Southside Community Ice Center. Unity had at least a man advantage for all but six seconds of the final 3:01 in the third period. With goalie Brandon Johnson pulled in the final minutes, the Knights had a 6-3 edge on the ice for the final 55 seconds after a pair of penalties to Lowell-Caledonia. Cam Steger had a pair of goals for LowellCaledonia in the opening period, the first coming as he knocked in a rebound at 5:55 of the first period. He got his second goal off a nice centering feed from teammate Karson Arnold at the 13:32 mark. Lowell-Caledonia led the rest of the afternoon, pushing the advantage to as many as three goals with 3:06 to play in the second period on a rebound tap in by Tyler Bitterman. But Unity kept fighting back. Josh Pogodzinski raced from his own defensive end, beat the last Lowell-Caledonia keeper, and then the Red Arrows goalie for a score just over a minute after Bitterman’s goal to make it 4-2. Brandon Giguere scored the first Unity goal, at the 2:45 mark of the second period, off an assist from Pogodzinski. Aaron Schuitema assisted on the Pogodzinski goal. Arnold had the third goal of the game for the Lowell-Caledonia team, at the 9:24 mark of the second period. It was the O-K Conference Tier III opener for both teams. Lowell-Caledonia improved to 2-1 on the year with the victory. Unity is now 1-2 on the year. The Knights are back in action this weekend, hosting West Ottawa Friday and Grand Rapids City Saturday. Hastings’ Zack Passmore has a shot altered as he floats through the lane during Tuesday night’s non-conference season opener against Dream Academy at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Jason Heinrich lays the ball up against Dream Academy Tuesday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Unity Knights’ Aaron Schuitema (21) is whistled for a penalty as he trips up Lowell-Caledonia’s Billy Watson along the boards late in the second period Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 36.5; Skabbs 32; Lanes Divided 29; Straight Liners 29; Team Ate 26; Late Arrivals 26; Pinchasers 25.5; Shelly’s Country Daycare 25; Funky Bowlers 25; Sunday Snoozers 25; The Heath Gang 19. Women’s Good Games & Series - M. Heath 201-584; B. James 307-513; M. Olin 199-509; A. Churchill 194-489; C. Kuhlman 170-481; K. Farlee 163-430; N. Mroz 1989; F. Ames 161; D. Roberts 151; C. DeMott 145. Men’s Good Games & Series - J. Mroz 247-694; B. Rentz 245-660; B. Churchill 211582; S. Farlee 211-562; B. Madden 215-559; R. Snyder 197-541; J. Haner 192-538; S. Wilkins 169-483; DJ James 225; B. Hubbell 214; S. Olin 211; B. Allen 206; J. Shoebridge 205; E. Bartlett 204. Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 37; Spencer’s Towing & Tire 30; Shirlee’s *@#! Family 30; Ten Pins 28.5; 9 N-A-Wiggle 27; Dum Schitz 27; The 4 B’s 25.5; Spare Time 23; Oldies Not Goodies 22; Heads Out 21; Haldan 20; All But One 20; Part Time 19; Team #13 14. Women’s Good Games & Series - F. Bell 202-555; K. Becker 186-543; E. Johnson 193-512; T. Bush 172-480; N. Taylor 155436; N. Abbott 140-355; S. McKee 238; N. Shafer 201; P. Ramey 193; J. Madden 182; M. Sears 164; J. Bowman 134; C. Etts 127. Men’s Good Games & Series - M. McKee 257-641; H. Pennington 234-630; M. Eaton 213-606; B. Madden 234-581; J. Varnum 223-581; R. Chaffee 233-577; A. Taylor 204574; M. Pennington 203-565; T. Ramey 181478; B. Bell 157-451; K. Matthews 139-376; B. Taylor 247; B. Bowman 232; J. Barnum III 223; D. McKee 223; T. Heath 202; F. Thompson 185; D. Sears 173; M. Albert 172. Wednesday P.M. Eye and ENT 34.5-17.5; Hair Care 32-16*; Four Pals 28.5-23.5; Mill’s Landing 20-32; The River 20-28*; NBT 17-35. *Games to be made up. Good Games & Series - B. Norris 130366; S. Beebe 179; E. Ulrich 180-471; G. Scobey 177-447; J. Shurlow 147; A. Tasker 147; S. Drake 169-484; R. Pitts 143-395. Senior Citizens Three Gals & A Guy 35-21; Just Having Fun 34-22; Sun Risers 34-22; Butterfingers 33-23; King Pins 30.5-25.5; Usedtobe #1 28.5-23.5; Kuempel 28-28; Be Happy 27-29; Early Risers 26-30; Ward’s Friends 23-33; Just Friends 20-32; M&M’s 13-43. Women’s Good Games & Series - B. Maker 155; N Bechtel 187-453; G. Otis 194; Y. Cheeseman 175; G. Scobey 186; S. Krystiniak 162; Y. Markley 147-359; R. Murphy 159; R. Pitts 181-433; E. Dunham 205-465; A. Tasker 166-423; B. Benedict 153-414; D. Larsen 184; C. Stuart 180-488; M. Wieland 170-477. Men’s Good Games & Series - L. Brandt 218-597; W. Mallekoote 173; C. Atkinson 181-507; B. Akers 236; D. Kiersey 183-517; M. Saldivar 229-614; R. Hart 179; P. Gasper 209-569; G. Forbey 173-446; L. Markley 163-460; C. Purdum, Sr. 213-610. Mixerettes Kent Oil 32-20; James Process Service 3121; Dewey’s Auto Body 31-21; NBT 29-23; Nashville Chiropractic 29-23; Dean’s Dolls 21-31; Good Friends 18-34; Sassy Babes 1735. Good Games & Series - N. Goggins 160; S. Merrill 215-541; J. Pitch 140; L. Greer 184; S. Drake 172-476; M. Rodgers 162-429; T. Christopher 215-568; S. Smith 163; V. Carr 200-544; S. Nash 170. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 36-20; Hastings City Bank 32.5-23.5; Hurless Machine Shop 3026; Boyce Milk Haulers 27-29; Barry County Red Cross 25-31; J-Bar Antique Tractors 17.5-38.5. Men’s Good Games - K. Armstrong 245; P. Scobey 218; C Steeby 205; D. Blakely 196; G. Hause 185; S. Hause 181; C. Armstrong 177; L. Porter 177. Men’s Good Series - K. Armstrong 658; P. Scobey 574; C. Steeby 459; D. Blakely 514; G. Hause 514; S. Hause 490; C. Armstrong 501; L. Porter 490. Women’s Good Games - B. Wilkins 211; S. Beebe 185; D. Service 168; B. Smith 161; R. Gross 157; D. Ware 155; BG. Benedict 151; L. Whiteman 150. Women’s Good Series - B. Wilkins 546; S. Beebe 482; B. Norris 356; B. Smith 440; R. Gross 390; D. Ware 371; B. Benedict 407; L. Whiteman 399. Tuesday Trios Coleman’s 46-14; CBS 38-22; Trouble 3327; Lynn Denton Agency 32.5-27.5; Lu’s Team 31.5-28.5; Quick Response Fire 31-29; Lucky Strikes 28-28; Super Crips 24-36; Delton Pole 22-22; Twisted Sister’s 21-31; Sister’s 18-34; Team 12 00-44. High Games - D. James 273; P. Ramey 271; Heather 268; L. Martin 263; Peg M. 263. a school in its second year with a basketball program for the first time. “We had no idea what to expect. We hadn’t found anything on them, and hadn’t seen them play,” said Hastings’ head coach Don Schils. “It’s always nice to start the season out with a win, there’s no doubt about that.” Hastings was in a tight ball game through one quarter, 19-13, but outscored the Dream Academy 30-6 in the second quarter. “We definitely turned up our defense, which gave us some turnovers and got us some easy scores. We felt like our kids got into a groove and executed the offense,” Schils said. Of the nine Saxons who took the floor in the second quarter, eight of them scored. Zack Passmore and Dustin Glaser led the way for the night with 18 points each. Glaser also added a team-high five rebounds. Jason Heinrich chipped in 12 points and Matt Cathcart ten. “We though in our scrimmages we weren’t executing the way we need to execute to be successful this year,” Schils said. “We don’t have any great starts, so we have to do it as a group of five on the floor both offensively and defensively.” Jared Bosma had a team-high five assits for Hastings, while Tate Miller finished with four steals. The win was also something of a confidence booster for the inexperienced Saxons as they head into the meeting with rival Lakewood at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday. Schils said he thinks its a good thing that the Saxons are playing Lakewood. “It keeps everybody’s concentration a little bit better.” by Brett Bremer DK tries to transfer winning attitude into a new season There are two ways this can go, and the Panthers look like they’re going in the right direction so far. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team, which includes six members of the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volleyball team which went to the state finals this fall, is off to a 3-0 start which includes a pair of conference wins in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Having a team go deep into the state tournament at the end of the fall season means that the team is having a great season. It also means that the girls (or guys) who play winter sports could end up missing out on a few (or a lot) of the preseason practice slate for their winter sport. Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams said after Tuesday night’s KVA victory at Maple Valley that he’s had his daughter Hannah Williams and teammate Taylor Blacken for just four practices this season. The other volleyball team members, Katie Marshall, Adrianna Culbert, Abby Culbert, and Carly Boehm had been around for seven practice dates. The other girls on the team, and other teams around the state, were able to start practice Nov. 9. That was one day before the start of the regional tournament in volleyball meaning the Panthers still had two full weeks of volleyball left. I don’t know for sure, but with the record of the volleyball team the past couple years and the record of the girls’ basketball team I’d be willing to bet a few of them are spending more time working on volleyball in the offseason than basketball. Although there isn’t a lot of offseason for most of them, all six participate in either track or softball in the spring. Looking for something different to ask a couple of the Panthers following their loss to North Branch in the Class B Volleyball State Finals, I wondered what good could come out of the tournament run beyond the volleyball court. “Hopefully, just a winning attitude,” said senior Hannah Williams. “We had seven losses this season out of 60 some games. The seniors had two years where we won 114 matches.” Not only could it bring a winning attitude to the girls, but also to the Panther community. “I think now people know about girls sports, and they know we can be good,” said Marshall, another senior. “The support can make all the difference.” The town doesn’t have to shut down every Tuesday and Friday night. But just so fans know, it does make a difference to the players to know that they have support of the community. In fact, not just to know it - but to see it. Good luck carrying on the winning girls, and to all the rest of the winter sports teams across the county who are getting their seasons underway. �Page 15 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner TKHS has no trouble with Martin or Maple Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With 50 athletes out for wrestling and 14 seniors, Thornapple Kellogg coach Tom Fletke and the rest of the staff knew the Trojans would be deep this season. In wins over overmatched Martin and Maple Valley squads during last Wednesday night’s TK Quad. They learned things could be a little better than expected even. “I think we have more depth in our line-up than we originally thought,” said Fletke. “Last year we had four or five really talented seniors, but we also had soft spots and we don’t have those spots this year.” Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team started the night off with a 67-9 win over Martin and then defeated Maple Valley 67-6. The Trojans lost just one decision all evening long, and had one three pins against. “They wrestled with a lot of heart and didn’t give up any matches,” said Fletke. Joseph Pawloski at 135 pounds, Cody Lydy 140, Peter Westra 215, and Adrian Foster 285 all won both their matches by pin on the night. Other 2-0 wrestlers for the Trojans were Ryan Flynn at 103, Trevor Dalton 125, Steven Cung Bik 145, Thomas Tabor 152, Donovan Scott 160, Nicholas Tape 171, and Chase Schultz 189. Stevan Ling at 112 and J.J. Johnson at 130 both won once. Fletke thought they win by Johnson was the highlight, or one of the highlights, of the night. “He took it to a whole different level. I asked him after the match (against Martin), ‘did you learn anything.’ He said, ‘I can take the pain coach.’” “As a senior, he’s finally moved to where he needs to be with toughness - mental toughness.” The Trojans were scheduled to host a quad, which included league foe Ottawa Hills as Thornapple Kellogg’s Pete Westra (top) nears a pin against Maple Valley’s Jon Reid in the first period of their 215-pound match Wednesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Automotive Garage Sale Lost & Found RICK TAYLOR’S DETAIL WORKS. Try our ever popular Gift Certificates. 8:00am5:00pm, Monday-Saturday. Leave message at (269)9480958. PRE-MOVING SALE. We’ll be out in the Spring and these items need a new home now. 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Tyler Franks at 145 pounds, Niko Rose at 152, and James Samann at 160 all stuck their opponents, before the Vikings closed out the dual with a pin at 171. Lion foreign exchange student Luis Coach started in Brazil, to Japan, now LHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s new varsity boys’ basketball coach Vitor Imbuzeiro slipped into his native Portuguese during his introduction, in front of what he guessed were 300 parents at the Lakewood High School athletic department’s Meet the Team Night Nov. 23. The response? “Dead silence in the gym,” said Imbuzeiro. Imbuzeiro comes to Lakewood High School from Brazil, by way of Japan. He played professionally in Brazil for eight seasons, and went on to coach youth there and then in Japan at the high school level for 11 seasons. “If you want to know if you’re good at soccer, go to Brazil,” said Imbuzeiro. “If you want to know if you’re good at Judo, go to Japan. If you want to know if you’re good at basketball, you go to the states.” He didn’t just come to America for basketball, his wife Beth is originally from Potterville and got a job near Northville where they now live. When that happened, Imbuzeiro started looking for coaching jobs in Michigan at any level. Imbuzeiro had come to the United States a few times during his time in Japan, to study with Syracuse University coach Jim Boeheim. He had written Boeheim for advice, and was eventually invited to follow the team. “I really like the Syracuse (2-3) zone defense,” said Imbuzeiro. In a statement from the Lakewood athletic department announcing his hiring, Lakewood director of athletics Wayne Piercefield wrote, Vitor Imbuzeiro “when called for a reference Bernie Fine (Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach) said, ‘coach Imbuzeiro is a very dedicated and detailed coach who has an electric personality.’” Imbuzeiro hopes his team will have an electric offense as well. He wants his boys to get rebounds and push the ball up the floor. He thinks the Lakewood boys are excited to be picking up the tempo on offense a little bit, but reminds them often “if you run a fastbreak and score, now the ball is with the other team.” That’s where the Syracuse zone comes in. In Japan, Imbuzeiro started out at a public school in the Nagasaki Prefecture and in three seasons won the school’s first state title in 31 years. He spent the next eight seasons at a private school, where his team won that school’s first state title in 26 years in his fourth season. During the past four seasons, his teams won three state championships and had one runner-up finish with a combined record of 88 wins and 14 losses. During the 2008-09 campaign at Kaisei Gakuen his team was 231. Imbuzeiro said he was an all-star at one point in Brazil, but could never match his older brother who was a national champion and one of the top three-point shooters in the country. He got into coaching in part because of his older brother, relating a story from Michael Jordan about how the NBA star knew he could beat anyone once he started beating his older brother. “Well, I’m never beating my older brother,” Imbuzeiro said. “I spent so much time thinking about how I could beat him, I was really coaching myself back then.” There’s some rebuilding to do in the program, but he couldn’t have arrived at a much more exciting moment. His first game as head coach will be against Hastings, at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday. In January, the Vikings will start playing in a brand new gymnasium at Lakewood High School. Hastings girls improve to 3-0 The Saxons did their best to get some benefits other than a win on their record Tuesday night. Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team scored a 60-7 victory over the Benton Harbor Dream Academy. “This was a difficult game to manage,” said Hastings’ head coach Steve Laubaugh. “You have to feel for a program that is just starting up like they are. This is their second year as a school, and first year with athletics. Our girls played with class, and we tried to focus on executing to perfection.” Shooting 50-percent from the field is near perfection, as were the 16 assists on the 25 baskets made by the Saxons. Hastings had five players finish with at least seven points. Veronica Hayden finished tied for the team lead in points and rebounds, with 12 and seven respectively. Kayla Vogel added 12 points too. Gabby Eaton, Gabrielle Shipley, and Jena Bailey had seven points each. Brittany Hickey tied for the team lead in rebounds with seven. Meghan VanZyl chipped in three assists and three steals. Vogel led the Saxons with four assists. The Dream Academy only managed two points in the first half. “Obviously not the type of team we are going to see going forward, but now we can really start to focus on getting ready for teams like Lakewood and the Gold opponents,” said Laubaugh. “This game Saturday at the Palace is going to be fun.” The Saxons head into Saturday’s meeting with Lakewood, which tips off at 1:30 p.m., with a 3-0 record. Last Friday, Hastings knocked off Hopkins 42-23. The Saxons pulled away in the second half, with a 14-3 run in the third quarter. “We were pleased to come out and play well in this game,” Laubaugh said. “We were focusing on some key things, and we reacted nicely. Our defense was outstanding. We had For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Hastings junior forward Kayla Vogel goes up for two of her 13 points Friday night against Hopkins. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Saxon sophomore forward Gabrielle Shipley drives around Hopkins center Cassondra Church during Friday night’s game in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 77524024 Morales won the first match of his wrestling career at 125 pounds, a major decision over Wyoming Park’s Roberto Lopez 21-9. The Lions’ Cody Myers also won his first match at 112 pounds, pinning Damian Breen in 1:27. Maple Valley got its first points thanks to a void at heavyweight against Steve Creller, after Wyoming Park built a 12-0 lead with pins in the first two bouts. After both teams voided at 103 and Myers got his win, Baird pinned his opponent at 119 pounds in 2:42. identified their best threat, and Veronica Hayden was absolutely focused in stopping their leading scorer. “Holding a team to six field goals is fantastic.” Hayden also had a nice offensive game, leading the Saxons with 15 points. Vogel finished with 13. Eaton had a team-high six rebounds, and Bailey added four. Hickey had a pair of steals and two blocked shots. The Saxons did have 20 turnovers in the game, and despite shooting 50-percent from the floor they also shot 50-percent from the foul line. “Obviously, we need to improve on some things,” Laubaugh said. “We bogged down a bit in the last 12 minutes, and our turnovers continue to be a concern. And we should be a better free throw shooting team than we have been the first week of the season. We need to execute those things better to compete in our league.” League play begins Tuesday when the Saxons travel to Wayland. �Page 16 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Winter Sports Previews Top players return for the Saxon varsity girls’ program by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Finishing at the top will be tough, finishing well is possible. Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team returns its top players from last season, and despite having only three seniors there is a ton of varsity experience. This will be the third varsity season for senior forward Brittany Hickey and junior forward Veronica Hayden. It’s the second varsity season for junior forward Kayla Vogel, junior guard Taylor Carpenter, and sophomore forward Gabrielle Shipley. Vogel as the Saxons’ leading scorer last year at 11.4 points per game, and also averaged 7.5 rebounds per contest. Hayden averaged nearly seven points a game and Shipley nearly six, and were also a couple of the team’s top rebounders. “This team believes they can win now, and the mental aspect of the game is critical,” said new Saxon head coach Steve Laubaugh. “We have focused on simplifying the game for them. They are talented enough to compete, they now need to get over the hump and finish games.” There will be chances for them to pull out wins in the O-K Gold Conference this winter. “Grand Rapids Catholic Central returns SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Fresh. Fresh. 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Meet @ MTK Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS East GR MS East GR MS Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS Lowell Middle School Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS H H A A A H H H A A H A A H A Times and dates subject to change. Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Amy Beck, MD Carrie Wilgus, MD Dawn Rosser, MD Board Certified Pediatricians 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite 2 Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. (269) 948-PEDS (7337) Fax (269) 948-9976 Business Hours 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday The 2009-10 Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Tauri Schils, Christy Engle, Brittany Hickey, Jenaleigh Bailey, Meghan VanZyl, (back) coach Bill Wallace, Taylor Carpenter, Gabby Eaton, Kayla Vogel, Gabrielle Shipley, Veronica Hayden, manager Reka Dolonai, and head coach Steve Laubaugh. (Photo by White’s Photography) TK-Hastings boys coming together to build a program 77540932 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 loaded from its run to the state championship game last year,” Laubaugh said. “Beyond them, I expect some parity within the league.” Carpenter returns, and Hayden has spent some time playing the point in the past, but the Saxons will also be relying on juniors Gabby Eaton and Tauri Schils in their back court. “We expect to be very competitive in our games this year,” Laubaugh said. “We will be in position to win ball games. We just need to get that proverbial ‘ball rolling’. Our league is incredibly tough, but we can compete, which will prepare us very well for our district.” The Saxons head to the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday to take on the Lakewood Vikings at 1:30 p.m. They then return to action on Tuesday night at Wayland to start the O-K Gold Conference season. DEWEY’S AUTO BODY by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Whether there are opponents in the pool or it’s just practice, there is good competition for Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings boys’ swimming and diving teammates Tyler Swanson and Jacob Bailey. Bailey, a senior, is the former team record holder in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard butterfly. He is the former record holder because Swanson bested his times in both of those events, and also holds the team records in the 200-yard and 500yard freestyle events. “He and Tyler are neck and neck,” said TKHastings coach Crystal Frens, who is in her third year as the team’s diving coach. Tyler Bultema also returns for his sixth season as the team’s swim coach. Joshua Wheeler returns for his sophomore BOSLEY PHARMACY season, after becoming the only TK-Hastings boy to ever go to the state finals after qualifying in the diving competition a year ago. It takes more than a couple talented swimmers and divers to make a team though. That’s where junior Brad Gagnon comes in. He’s is among the swimmers to set team records in relay events throughout his career, but he’s had a new mission lately. “(Gagnon) has spearheaded an effort to recruit and organize team members this year,” said Frens. “Brad had more than 20 team members participating in preseason swimming drills and workouts during open swim at the CERC, has created a Facebook (TK Hastings AQUABOYZ) group to raise awareness and boost attendance at the swim meets.” “The dedication and effort put forth by new and returning team members on their own time is a testament to their personal invest- COLEMAN AGENCY ment in the team as a whole this year.” The whole team includes a couple of other key returnees as well, like seniors Bret Miller, Dylan Pennington, Jon Gieseler, and sophomore Carl Olsen. 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M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-3431 945-9554 ICS TRAVEL LITTLE CAESAR’S 128 E. Court St, Hastings 945-5110 www.icstravel.com Hastings 948-2824 �Page 17 — Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Winter Sports Previews Saxons going for eighth league title in nine years by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O-K Gold Conference Championship Meet won’t be held until February, but what happens in January will go a long way to determining whether or not the Saxon varsity wrestling team wins its eighth league title in nine years. Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg, the two teams that shared last year’s league crown should be battling it out again at the top. The two teams are slated to meet Jan. 20. The Saxons have a big dual two weeks before that as well, Jan. 6 against the Fighting Scots from Caledonia, as they return from the holiday break. The Scots are looking to get back into the conference title mix after sharing the league championship with Hastings three years ago. The Saxons dropped their dual with the Trojans from Middleville during the league season, but came back to win a share of the title at the league tournament and then topped Thornapple Kellogg in districts to win their third district championship in four years. Back from that Saxon squad are six regional qualifiers, including senior Gage Pederson who returns at 140 pounds after placing sixth in the state at his weight class a year ago. Senior Austin Endsley returns at 135 pounds, and was a state qualifier a year ago himself. Other returning regional qualifiers include junior Colton Marlette at 215 pounds, junior Collin Ferguson at 145 or 152, Brian Baum at 130, and Micah Huver at 171. That group of returnees gives the Saxons a solid middle of the line-up. “We have plenty of experience on the mat, especially in the middle and upper weights,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins who returns for his 13th season. The Saxons also return junior Mike Cross (152/160 pounds), senior Colby Wilcox (145), junior Beau Reaser (215/285), and junior Matt Mansfield (189). “They all saw limited starting time last year, but have worked hard in the off-season to earn key spots in the line-up this year,” said Goggins. The Saxons were supposed to open the OK Gold Conference season Wednesday at home against Wayland, but that match was postponed due to the weather. The Saxons will be at home against Forest Hills Eastern next Wednesday. The 2009-10 Hastings’ wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) manager Lexie Wolcott, Matt Schild, Joe Siska, Chase Huisman, Brian Baum, Gage Pederson, Austin Endsley, Collin Ferguson, Mike Cross, Brett Stephens, Bethany Roberts, (second row) Jessie Finch, Alex Auer, Aaron Moore, Kyle Mikolajczyk, Austin Moore, Mitchell Brisboe, Osman Koroma, Kenny Cross, Callan Lenz, Sam Ackels, (third row) Cassi Lydy, Chris Feldpausch, Joe Krebs, Davey Case, Bret Thomas, Shane Tossava, Bobby Leedy, John Parker, Ben Aki, Raven Brown, (fourth row) James Maine, Dylan Kelmer, Beau Reaser, Colton Marlette, Brandon Bower, Matt Mansfield, Bruce Krouse, Doug Baker, (back) Dillian Thomas, Colby Wilcox, Jake Stockham, Micah Huver, Garret Darling, Jason Eckley, Tony Gibson, coach Dennis Redman, and coach Mike Goggins. Missing from photo are Cody Newton and Logan Smith. (Photo by White’s Photography) Saxon cheer looks to have its best ever tumbling year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Of the ten girls that are out for the varsity competitive cheer team at Hastings this winter, nine of them were a part of the team last year. They’ve been working. “Our strength is gymnastics for the first time ever,” said Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell. “80-percent of the team can tumble, with the other 20-percent coming along very nicely.” That should help the Saxons push their scores up, even with the smaller number of athletes this season. “Our stunting won’t look as strong, with only two stunt groups, but what they do they do very well,” Hubbell said. The group of ten is made up of six seniors and four juniors. The lone newcomer is Brittney Cowles, who has cheered in the past and Hubbell calls a “great addition”. The 2009-10 Hastings’ varsity competitive cheer team. (Photo by White’s Photography) “We are confident. We are experienced and talented,” Hubbell said. “We feel good about our chances in the league this season.” The Saxons finished fourth in the O-K Gold Conference a year ago, and went on to place eighth in their Division 2 District Tournament. Hastings opens its season at the Barry County Invitational, which Thornapple Kellogg is hosting on Dec. 16. “Lakewood is always a treat to watch at that one,” Hubbell said. Lakewood edged Thornapple Kellogg for the championship at the meet last year, but the Trojans went on to win the O-K Gold Conference championship by finishing ahead of top competitors Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Caledonia in the league. The Hastings’ girls don’t cheer at home this year until their annual Saxon Cheerfest on Feb. 6. Schils says his seniors must lead the way for the Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A handful of seniors return from the team that went to the Class B State Quarterfinals at the end of last season for the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team. Head coach Don Schils said that this year’s team “will go as far as our seniors lead.” The group is led by point guard Riley McLean, center Dustin Glaser, and small forward Matt Cathcart. While they weren’t the key players, all three provided valuable min- utes during the Saxons’ postseason run a year ago. Also returning is senior power forward Zach Passmore. With the likes of Glaser, Cathcart, and Passmore back, Schils said he expects this to be a solid rebounding team as well as a good defensive team (as usual). Experience is lacking somewhat in the group overall, and the Saxons need juniors like Grant Heide and Sean McKeough to contribute. Schils said that this team could have trouble scoring the basketball. Saxons a part of recently renamed Unity Knights team The Wayland Co-op varsity hockey team which also includes players from Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, and Hopkins has been renamed this season as the Unity Knights. Members of the team from Hastings this winter are (from left) Brandon Johnson, Taylor Klotz, Dylan Downs, and Chad Reedy. The Unity Knights participate in the OK Conference and play home games at Southside Ice Arena (off 100th St. just west of US 131). The team will play home games against West Ottawa on Friday and Grand Rapids City Saturday. Hastings students with school ID are admitted free to all home games. The Saxons were 19-6 a year ago, and 9-5 in the O-K Gold Conference. They would like to finish in the upper tier of the league once again. Schils tabs Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian as the top teams in the conference this season, but adds that “I do not feel there are any weak teams this year.” The Saxons opened their season with a victory over the DREAM Academy from Benton Harbor on Tuesday night, and will be in action again Saturday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills against the Lakewood Vikings. Tip-off is slated for 3:30 p.m. for the boys’ game, which follows the varsity girls’ contest which is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. start. The 2009-10 Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) manager Hannah Hodges, John Kalmink, Tate Miller, Jared Bosma, Jerred Rambin, Riley McLean, Grant Heide, Brad Merritt, (back) manager Jessica Kloosterman, manager Katie Secord, coach Steve Storrs, Matt Cathcart, Rizzo Seres, Kevin Bosma, Jason Heinrich, Dustin Glaser, Zack Passmore, Sean McKeough, coach Jeff Storrs, and head coach Don Schils. (Photo by White’s Photography) Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! �Delton Kellogg Winter Sports Previews DKHS basketball will rely on DK wants to stay atop SMCCC quick bigs, young backcourt by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The season starts Friday night for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team, on the road at Galesburg-Augusta. It’s also the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener. And the boys’ teams in the league will play the early games, beginning at 6 p.m., for the first half of the season. Head coach Mike Mohn, who’s entering his eighth season leading the program, said that his team is “looking to break into the top half of the league, and compete at a high level on a nightly basis.” How the Panthers fare in games against teams like Galesburg-Augusta will go a long way into determining whether or not they’re able to get into the top half of the KVA. There’s a pretty solid group at the top, led by the likes of Parchment, Kalamazoo Christian, and Schoolcraft. They Panthers will have a rather inexperienced back-court early on, although the group will be led by senior captain Jordan Bourdo. The Panthers will also need key contributions from sophomore guards Ryan Watson and Mitchell Wandell. “We will be young in the backcourt, but this summer’s schedule was a real key to the team’s development,” Mohn said. In the front court, Delton does have some leaders back including senior captain, forward Cody Anderson. He was an honorable mention All-KVA performer last winter, averaging 7.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Also back are fellow senior foward/centers Dion Ferris, Gavin Brinley, and Taylor Sewell. “Our bigs are able to run the floor, and hopefully we will be able to utilize those skills,” said Mohn. The game against Galesburg-Augusta is just one of three KVA contests that the Panthers will play before the holiday break. Their first home game is next Tuesday, against Olivet. Next Friday (Dec. 18), the Panthers travel to Hackett Catholic Central. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers are hoping to pick up where they left off last winter. Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team won the first ever Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference championship at the end of the 2008-09 season, breaking its own school record for top point total several times over the course of the season. “This season looks very promising for us,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds. “We really want another conference title, and to make it past districts this year.” Back from that team are senior gymnasts Cara Phelps and Ryann Risner, along with senior flyers Sara Osborne and Shalyn Vandegriff, and senior base Jen Heney. Phelps and Vandegriff are also back spots and Risner spends time as a base. Junior returnees include back spot Amanda Mikolajczyk, gymnast/base Chaleah Gherman, and base Brooke Gaylor. “We have a lot of girls working on gymnastics for this season,” Reynolds said. So far, the Panthers are learning that they should have a very clean third round this season and also that their first round performance is looking good. “Not too strong in the second round yet, but we are working towards greatness,” Reynolds said. Adding their talents to the team this winter are senior back spot Paige Robinson and junior back spot Kaleigh Robinson, as well as sophomore bases Mikayla Hackler and Caylie Hudson, sophomore flyer Taylor Earl, and sophomore gymnast Kami McCowan. At right, the 2009-10 Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Charlie VanHoose, Aaron Hakes, Jordan Bourdo, Ryan Watson, Nick Rendon, Tyler Bourdo, (back) Cody Anderson, Taylor Sewell, Deon Ferris, Gavin Brinley, Thiago Lima, and Mitch Wandell. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Athletes need to become basketball players for Delton by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Rick Williams is trying to make some basketball players, but some of the girls were a little too busy lately. Practice started with just seven girls for the Panthers this winter, but it’s a full slate now that the varsity volleyball season is over. As evidenced by their accomplishments on the volleyball court, the track, the softball diamond and such, Delton Kellogg has some great athletes. But the girls are still working on becoming basketball players. Leading the group is senior Hannah Williams who’s entering her fourth season on The 2009-10 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Andrea Polley, Brooke Martin, Alea Hammond, Katie Marshall, Taylor Blacken, Hannah Williams, (back) Abby Culbert, Paige Green, Amber Saurers, Shelly NeSmith, Adrianna Culbert, Carly Boehm, and Kali Tobias. (Photo by Mike Wertman) the varsity, and third season as a starter. She was the team’s MVP a season ago, and will be the first four-year varsity letter-winner for the program since Kortni Matteson in 2004. Kali Tobias is another senior three-year varsity starter who was all-conference in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last winter, and led the Panthers in scoring at nine points per contest. The big question for the Panthers this winter is where will their points come from? Behind Tobias, no one averaged more than six points per game last year and the team is made up of top eight girls from that team including all five starters. Looking to put the ball in the hoop a little more often will be sophomores Adrianna Culbert, Andrea Polley, Alea Hammond, and senior Paige Green. Hammond, Green, and Culbert were all starters last winter. Culbert and Williams were a part of the varsity volleyball team which finished second in the state in Class B this fall, as was senior point guard Katie Marshall who’ll be on the varsity girls’ basketball team for the first time this winter. The Delton Kellogg girls are already off to a 2-1 start, and a 1-0 league mark. League play continues this Friday when the Delton Kellogg girls head to Galesburg-Augusta. Next Tuesday, the Panthers will be home against Olivet. The 2009-10 Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are (front from left) Jennifer Heney, Sara Osborne, Cara Phelps, Shalyn Vandegriff, Ryann Risner, Paige Robinson, (middle row) head coach Zoe Reynolds, Amanda Mikolajczyk, Chaleah Gehrman, Brooke Gaylor, Kaleigh Robinson, (back) Caylie Hudson, Mikayla Hackler, Kami McCowan, and Taylor Earl. (Photo by Mike Wertman) The Panthers open their season at the CCCAM Meet at Otsego this Saturday, then Delton has new coach and many new faces in its line-up by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a fresh start for the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team this winter. The Panthers finished second in the Kalamazoo Valley Association to Schoolcraft last winter, with a 6-1 league mark and a 218 record overall, then went on to earn a district championship in Division 3. There are only two returning seniors from that squad, and only three total on the roster. Those two returning seniors are 189-pounder Jansen Fluty and 215-pounder David Dalm. Even the head coach is new, as Dan Phillips steps in to take over for Rob Heethuis. A pair of regional qualifiers return for the Panthers in 130-pound junior Jeffrey Bissett and 145-pound junior David Dempsey. Those two were also runners-up at their weight classes in the KVA last season. 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Delton Kellogg had ten different players score in the ball game, led by senior guard Hannah Williams who tossed in 13 points, and also had three steals. Kali Tobias finished with eight points and a team-high six rebounds, while Paige Green and Andrea Polley added seven points each. The Lions never led after an offensive put-back by Delton Kellogg’s Amber Saurers in the first minute of the second quarter, that put the Panthers up 11-10, but Delton didn’t really start to pull away until going on a 17-2 run in the third quarter. Maple Valley is now 1-2 on the year, and 0-2 in the KVA, having also lost a league contest against Galesburg-Augusta last Friday. The Lions turned the ball over 21 times, compared to 17 for the Panthers. “They’ve just got to play basketball,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “I’m at a loss for words.” The Panthers’ Amber Saurers shoots the ball over Maple Valley’s Mikaela Bromley for two points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s KVA contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Williams (3) gets around Maple Valley’s Kayla Shaw as she goes up for two points in the second quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg changed its full-court pressure to a diamond in the second half. “That got us up with that first group,” said coach Williams. The Lions played a part in doing themselves in too. “I don’t know how much other teams are affecting us. It’s us affecting us,” Wilkes said. “There’s a difference between thinking you’re working really, really hard, and actually working really, really hard,” Wilkes said. “As coaches, we have to right the ship and fix the problems.” Jennifer Kent led Maple Valley with seven points, while Mikaela Bromley and Jordan Beachnau chipped in four each. Delton Kellogg has a date with the Galesburg-Augusta team, which topped Maple Valley 83-32 last Friday, this Friday night on the road. “I told the girls, it’s coming,” coach Williams said. “We kind of passed some quizzes so far. We’ve got a big test against Galesburg. We’re going to find out if we’re really in the thick of it, or just dancing around on Friday.” Delton opened the KVA season with a 45-44 victory over Parchment last Friday night at home. Tobias hit a lay-up, off an assist from Williams, with four seconds left for the game winner. Delton had led by as many as six points in the fourth quarter, before having to come from behind in the final seconds. Delton had already had to come from behind in the second half once, trailing by seven points in the third quarter. Polley led Delton with 11 points on the night, and Tobias had eight points and seven rebounds. The Galesburg-Augusta Rams pulled away in the second quarter with a 23-8 run, after the Maple Valley Lions trailed by only four after one quarter 16-12 last Friday. “We put ourselves in a hole. We had a little bit of a dry spell for about a four minute period in the second quarter,” Wilkes said. “It wasn’t one of our better nights, but we’ll regroup and come back Monday.” The Lions weren’t moving the ball well on offense during the stretch, and had a tough time stopping the Rams from moving the ball on the dribble. “We allowed too much dribble-drive penetration, then on the other end we didn’t do enough of it,” Wilkes said. “We got rattled early. Even with a senior team that sometimes happens.” Wilkes wanted to apologize for a technical foul that he was whistled for late in the third quarter, joking that he thought it was 06701430 Tax questions? We can help! the first of his varsity coaching career. The Rams shot ten more foul shots than the Lions did for the night, going 12-of-22 at the foul line compared to Maple Valley’s 7-for-12 night. And the Rams never let off the gas. They knocked down 12 three-pointers on the night, with a third of those coming in the fourth quarter pushing their lead over 40 points. Jenny Loveland hit three on the night and led Galesburg-Augusta with 14 points. Page Bell and Haley Lytle had two each. Amber Born finished with 12 points, while Cassie Rodheaver and Nicole Born had ten each. The Lions never quit, as evidenced by one defensive play in the fourth quarter by Hurosky where she chased down Loveland on a fast-break and blocked her lay-up attempt even getting the ball back for the Lions in the process. “I’m proud of the kids,” Wilkes said. “They worked hard, but we didn’t work as hard as we need to. You have nights like this.” “I told them after the game, ‘it’s a life lesson. We have them all the time out here. You learn from them. You grow from them.” Kent and Catara Briggs had seven points each to pace the Lions. Terri Hurosky added six and five rebounds, while Kaitlyn Petersen and Beachnau had four points each. Briggs added five rebounds, and Page Semrau and Bromley had three assists each. “Bottom line is, we’re going to win with class and lose with class. I don’t think that happens all the time,” Wilkes said. The Lions host Pennfield Friday. Delton Kellogg’s Brooke Martin is surrounded by the Lions’ (from left) Zoanne Siple, Mikaela Bromley, and Page Semrau as she tries to get through the lane Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER 269-945-9452 To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 77540926 and you’ll find there’s more D iscoverto Hastings, explore this holiday season. Make your shopping and dining experience a very special one this season by discovering the vibrant charm of our unique shops & restaurants. Shop Downtown Hastings ... where the Holidays begin! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-12-17.pdf d75d452853a3f2837818467396d6b565 PDF Text Text Hastings board may try new forum Hastings hails local industry ... 50 years ago All county athletes announced See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See this weeks sports section THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 50 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, December 17, 2009 NEWS Charlton Park ballot language likely to stand BRIEFS Spiritual care open house is tonight Spiritual Care Consultants of Western Michigan, based in Hastings, invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, to learn about services the nonprofit organization offers. The event will be held at Hastings City Bank’s community room, 150 W. Court St., Hastings. The open house is a prelude to the organization’s annual banquet, which will celebrate its second year in Barry County. Led by Pastor Gale Kragt, Spiritual Care Consultants will share stories of personal growth and change at the 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, banquet at the Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro. To learn more about Spiritual Care Consultants or to RSVP for the January banquet, visit www.spiritualcareconsultants.com or call 269-929-2901. Library hosting teen party Friday Teens can start their holiday celebration at the Hastings Public Library from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. With Christmas music as background, the library will offer cookies to decorate, hot cocoa and more. Part of the evening’s fun will be seeing who can stuff the most marshmallows in their mouth when they play Pudgy Bunny. The movie based on Chris Van Allsburg’s Polar Express will be the featured film. The event is open to any student in sixth through 12th grade who is at the library when the doors open at 6:45 p.m. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Attempts to change the language on the Charlton Park millage renewal ballot next year apparently won’t happen. The Hastings City Council Monday indicated it would adopt a formal motion at its next meeting to declare it will not approve any requests from entities, such as Charlton Park, that want to have tax increment financing authorities, such as the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, forego the capture of their entitled tax increment revenues when the entities have special millages. The issue of having the financing authorities ‘opt out’ or agree to a tax increment revenue sharing agreement surfaced in recent weeks when Charlton Park Director Keith Ferris asked the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and the DDA to consider opting out from capture of the special millage levied on behalf of Charlton Park, said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield in a memo to city officials and staff. A workshop to discuss the legal ramifications of Ferris’ request and to discuss the issue in more depth with city officials, the city attorney and Ferris was held for about 40 minutes before Monday’s council meeting. Ferris stressed to council members several times that his request was not about wanting more millage money from LDFA and DDA for Charlton Park, but to increase the chances of having a May 2010 millage renewal request approved by voters to fund operation and maintenance of the park. He said he feared voters around the county might not vote for the millage because the state of Michigan requires ballot language notifying voters that a portion of the Charlton Park millage revenue would be captured by DDA and the other TIFs. If the TIFAs would agree to forego their millage capture funds from Charlton Park’s millage, that language would not have to be on the ballot. Ferris said people who live in the town- ships have told him they weren’t going to vote for the millage because they didn’t want their money to go to the City of Hastings and Village of Middleville. Middleville’s DDA captures millage from Charlton Park too. They had those feelings because of the ballot language, he said. “These are people who didn’t live in either one of these jurisdictions. They live in the townships, so it’s a matter of confusion as to what the language that’s required by state statute is saying,” Ferris said. Councilman Dave Jasperse and Councilwoman Brenda McNabb-Stange said people in Hastings pay Charlton Park taxes too, and he noted that non-residents use city parks. After the workshop, John Hart, the city’s community development director, pointed out that in Hastings, for example, only people living in the TIFA jurisdictions or owning businesses or property in the DDA and industrial LDFA zones would have a portion of their BALLOT, continued on page 2 City council hears details of ‘ball drop’ for New Year’s Eve by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Carl Schoessel and Jim Brown gave additional details during Monday night’s Hastings City Council meeting about the community “Ball Drop” at the intersection of State and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings on New Year’s Eve. The event had previously received the support of the city and DDA. “Our plans are pretty well finalized,” said Schoessel. “It’s not intended to be a Walldorff event; it’s intended to be a community event,” he said in response to a question. “The lighted ball and dropping apparatus has been designed and fabricated by the students in Hastings High School teacher Ed Domke’s drafting class and adult volunteers from the community,” according to a press release. The Rotary Club is providing free hot chocolate for the kids, and the Thornapple Arts Council is giving noisemakers to children. Brown, a pyrotechnics expert, answered questions about the proposed sound and light display that will take place off the roof parapet of the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro under the supervision of Brown and chief technician Tom Katsul, both representatives of Colonial Fireworks. The sound will include approximately six cannon shots and the light will be “illuminations” after the ball drops at midnight to ring in the New Year. “It’s called close proximity. You could literally fire those inside this room if you wanted to. It’s more glitz and glamor and very little substance when it comes to explosives or burning things ..., Brown said. “It doesn’t CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 2 A historic moment at Hastings City Council’s meeting Monday night was when council members received instructions about the software on their new laptop computers. Attorney Jessica Wood reminded them that since the city owns the computers anything put on them is subject to the Freedom of Information Act. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Community Christmas Concert set for Sunday Hastings Manufacturing, union ratify contract “Christmas Stories of Faith, Hope and Love” is the title of this year’s annual community Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Admission is free. Contemporary Christmas music presented by “Fish Headz” will weave around the readings of Christmas stories of life and hope. The church is located at 209 W. Green St. Public invited to Legion’s Christmas Day dinner Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion and Auxiliary Post 45 are inviting the public to “Christmas Day dinner and trimmings” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 25. The meal will be served at the post, 2160 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings. Dinner will include ham, turkey and other favorites. Freewill donations will be accepted for the meal. No reservations are needed. Volunteers who would like to help bus or serve dinner are asked to call 269-9454973. Charlton Park millage earmarked for the TIFAs. People around the county who do not live in TIFA jurisdictions would not have to be concerned about the issue because all of their Charlton Park millage funds are earmarked for the park. During 2009, the millage capture amount from Charlton Park millage for the DDA totaled $5,374 and for LDFA, $158, according to financial data from Hart and the city assessor. At the current time, Charlton Park is proposing a renewal of .2259 mills for seven years, from 2010 through 2016. “It is estimated that a property located in Barry County with a taxable value of $100,000 will pay $22.59 in the first year of the levy,” according to the proposed 2010 ballot. McNabb-Stange pointed out that only 22 cents of that amount would go to the City of Hastings’ TIF. Ferris said the Barry County Board of Princes and Princesses of the Palace for an afternoon The Hastings (white) and Lakewood (blue) varsity boys’ (pictured) and girls’ basketball teams took to the floor Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills for their high school basketball games prior to the Detroit Pistons’ game against the Golden State Warriors. Hastings’ boys scored a 56-49 victory over the Vikings, while the Lakewood girls topped the Saxons 31-25. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Monday afternoon, Dec. 14, at the Hastings Moose Hall, hourly workers of the local Piston Ring Company ratified a contract bargained between Hastings Manufacturing management and the bargaining committee of Local 138 of the United Auto Workers by a vote of 67-50. “The contract was about ensuring long-term stability in the work force and keeping jobs in Hastings,” said Frederick Cook, president and CEO of Hastings Manufacturing Co. LLC. “What made this collective bargaining process constructive was that both management and union leadership came to the table with the same objectives: to grow and add jobs, a fair living wage with a full benefits package, a safe working environment and, ultimately, continued profitability for the company.” Randy Hughes, president of Local 138 and a Hastings Manufacturing Company employee since May of 1974 added, “While we would always want more money, the UAW understands better than most the economic realities of the automotive business and of Michigan and Barry County. We are pleased that we were able to work with management to achieve what we believe is a fair contract. This contract positions the company and the employees for future success.” Negotiations began in late August and continued up until Dec. 9. A representative of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service observed part of the negotiations once all non economic issues were decided. Mike Tomko, director of global operations and a member of the management negotiations team, concluded, “I’m pleased with the effort and aggressive advocacy exhibited by Randy Hughes and Laurie Newton, bargaining chairman as well as Sam Beardslee and Jeff Beegle, international representatives of Region 1D of the United Auto Workers. The ability to come at a problem from different perspectives and ultimately agree upon a resolution is paramount to our continued success. In my opinion, Randy and Laurie brought a level of integrity and honesty to the negotiations, while passionately putting forth the concerns and desires of the workforce which allowed us to focus on core issues and not on non-value-added rhetoric.” �Page 2 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Alliance director shares accomplishments, goals with commissioners by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Dec. 8 meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Valerie Byrnes, director of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, delivered a presentation on some of the organization’s recent accomplishments. Founded approximately a decade ago, the alliance seeks to develop the local economy in a way that positively impacts the public and businesses. “Utilizing a progressive approach, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance will create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life,” the mission statement for the organization reads. Detailing the alliance’s involvement in a project that has been in the public eye for some time, Byrnes began her presentation by explaining how the organization was responsible for helping to secure $420,000 from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and $820,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to cover a shortage in necessary funding for the Finkbeiner/Crane Road Bridge Project that was identified in late 2008. “There was a shortfall of funding for this project, and I was called in to try to figure out where ... there (were) additional funds,” she said. “So, I worked with the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Alliance), and we worked with MDOT to bring them back to the table with the Barry County Road Commission.” While Byrnes also listed a plethora of other projects in which the organization has been involved, much of the presentation focused on the alliance’s efforts in assisting local entrepreneurs. “In addition to retention and business growth and expanding some of the assets that we have business-wise in the town, one of the things that we want to do is bring entrepreneurs up to the next level, whether they have an idea, whether they’re at first-stage growth, whether they’re trying to advance what it is they do,” Byrnes explained. “Utilizing a progressive approach, the Barry County Economic Development Alliance will create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life” Mission Statement She said the organization has developed a relationship with SCORE of Grand Rapids to make its services more readily available to the people of Barry County. “The SCORE Association, founded in 1964 Prairieville Township Board appoints new trustee by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Prairieville Township Board appointed Jim Grundy to the position of a trustee for the township, an appointment made necessary by the recent resignation of former trustee Sharon Ritchie. Grundy currently works as a real estate agent with the Jaqua Realtors in Portage and serves on the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals. He has served on the board of appeals for approximately four years and will continue to hold that position while serving as a trustee. Prairieville Township Supervisor Stoneburner, who explained that Grundy holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, said that the appointee brings much to the table as a trustee. “I’m very happy that he has willingly accepted the position of trustee,” Stoneburner said. When asked for thoughts on his appointment, Grundy reflected on the future and the recent efforts made by the Prairieville Recall Committee. “In my view, the township board has recently been unfairly subjected to a recall effort,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to serving as a trustee on the township board as it meets and exceeds its responsibilities to the citizens of Prairieville Township.” Grundy’s term on the board will expire in November, when he will have the opportunity to retain his new position through an election. Stoneburner explained that Grundy was one of four or five people he considered appointing to the vacancy, but declined to name the others who were considered. Ritchie, who resigned at the board’s Nov. 17 meeting, was first elected to her former position in 2004, before being re-elected in 2008. While Ritchie was one of three township officials, along with Supervisor Jim Stoneburner, Clerk Jill Owens and Trustee William Miller, to be the focus of recall efforts by the Prairieville Recall Committee, in a written statement, Ritchie explained that her decision to resign was not fueled by the threat of being recalled. State Rep. Brian Calley has received the 2009 Economic Impact Award from the Michigan Bankers Association. The award recognizes public officials for their leadership on matters of public policy that support and encourage a vibrant Michigan economy. “I’m honored to receive this award from Michigan bankers and will continue to work hard to turn our economy around,” said Calley, R-Portland. “Creating a positive busi- ness environment in the state of Michigan will help strengthen our economy and grow jobs.” Calley was recognized for his decade as a community banker, assisting hundreds of small businesses and his understanding of the challenges facing small businesses in Michigan. The MBA is comprised of Michigan financial institutions with more than 3,400 branches located throughout the state. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 hurt anything if you do it right. It will be done right ... It should be a nice little display. It will be very safe ... It should be a lot of fun.” Colonial Fireworks provides $10 million of insurance coverage, he said. City Community Development Director John Hart said he wanted to make sure everyone understood that at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 part of the intersection (the north third of Jefferson Street between the Second Hand Corners building and the Gilmore Jewelers building) will be closed in order for a stage to be placed at that location. The entire intersection will be closed at 10:30 p.m. Pre-recorded music by emcee David McIntyre of WBCH starts at 11 p.m., followed by live music by Joe LaJoye and Les Jazz at 11:45 p.m. Hastings Mayor Bob May will preside at the countdown to 2010. After the ball drops, the crowd will sing Auld Lang Syne and there will be more music by Les Jazz. The event is expected to end at 12:15 a.m., but Hart said it might be longer before the intersection can be re-opened. Councilman Dave Jasperse said he appreciated all the work that has gone into the planning of the event. Council members discussed a proposed policy to permit parking for downtown Hastings residents. The purpose of the policy is to attract new residential units in the upper floors of the downtown commercial buildings, Mansfield said in a memo. “This policy would allow the residents and visitors to park their cars overnight in the downtown municipal parking lots. Normally, these lots are used very little during the overnight hours. We will have to make accommodations for snow removal and possibly other parking lot maintenance on occasion, but we believe that this is manageable,” he said. The proposal provides for overnight and all day parking by permit in municipal lots. The draft policy states: “Each dwelling unit will be issued two parking permits and a visitor’s permit. The permit holders will be allowed to park during the evening and overnight in any municipal lot from 5 p.m. until 9 a.m. All time restricted parking lots will be required to be vacated by the permit holder by 9 a.m. “It is expected that between the times of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. that downtown residents/permit holders will park on the street or within municipal lots that allow all day parking. “It is expected that the residents and property owners will work with the city to assist in the efficient removal of snow from the lots by accommodating the Department of Public Service crews’ needs during heavy snow falls by removing their vehicles to cleared areas,” states the proposed policy. “Permit holders will be allowed to park all day and evenings on Saturday and Sunday.” Mansfield noted that the policy will have to be a “live and learn” situation that the city can work through. Jasperse said he didn’t think three parking spaces should be provided for each downtown apartment unless they were needed. “We need to have the ability to do that,” Hart said. Councilman Frank Campbell said, “I don’t think a resident should take up space in front of a merchant.” In other business, the council: • Adopted a resolution to accept the extension of East North Street from East Street to Bachman Road as part of the City of Hastings’ local street system. • Accepted, with regret, the resignation of Jim Wiswell from the City of Hastings Planning Commission. “Because of my age and extended absences from the community, I am tendering my resignation ...,” Wiswell said in a letter to Hastings Mayor Bob May. “As I’ve said many times, everyone has an obligation to give back, and in so doing you receive so much more than you ever give. It has been my privilege to serve for 30-plus years,” he said in the letter. May told the council that Wiswell has put a lot of time and effort into serving on the Planning Commission for approximately 39 years. Mansfield, in a memo, said Wiswell “has CITY COUNCIL, continued on page 3 our regional connectivity, I was able to bring this workshop to the community for only $25 per participant; (the) same workshop was held in the Grand Rapids area for $165,” she said. “So the value to our business community starts to quantify over time. The cool thing about this one though, I’d like you to know, is that as a result of this, the Barry Community Foundation has stepped up to work with us and InnovationWorks to create a scholarship fund in the amount of $3,000 that allows our entrepreneurs or inventors, those with good ideas looking to commercialize a product, to take advantage of the resources out of InnovationWorks in Grand Rapids.” Speaking of the alliance’s future goals, Byrnes said that, in addition to other pursuits, next year, the organization will host an expo that will allow local businesses to showcase their products and form relationships with one another. “The alliance will be moving forward to host a business-to-business expo,” she explained. “One of the goals is really to showcase what we have to offer in Barry County and not just to celebrate it, but to allow those businesses to make that connectivity with each other, to really start to understand what it is they have to offer.” Consumers Energy cautions customers about credit card scam Jim Grundy Michigan bankers honor Calley with impact award and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide,” the Web site for SCORE reads. “Its public service mission is to provide free face-to-face, telephone and e-mail business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed.” Byrnes explained that due to alliance’s efforts, more than 50 area residents have taken advantage of SCORE’s services, since last year. In further regard to entrepreneurship, Byrnes detailed how, since 2008, more than 100 young people have participated in entrepreneurship training provided by the alliance. “I wrote a grant for youth entrepreneurship training in Barry County,” she said. “The Barry Community Foundation funded the grant for $12,000. We’ve since trained 12 educators to teach youth entrepreneurship.” Byrnes talked about how the organization partnered with InnovationWorks, a Grand Rapids-based business that provides resources to people with original ideas, to offer a workshop for local inventors in November. “We had 11 participants for the workshop, and, again, because of our partnerships and Consumers Energy cautions customers that individuals posing as utility employees have called customers to gain access to credit card account information. For example, calls have been received by customers who are senior citizens from a person claiming to be a Consumers Energy employee offering a special program. The imposter indicated that seniors only had to pay a small sum and provide a credit card number to the caller to be enrolled in the program. Consumers Energy does not offer this type of billing program and does not contact customers directly to enroll them in energy bill payment programs. Consumers Energy offers the following precautions: • Do not give credit card information to anyone for work that was not requested. • If someone calls asking for credit card payment and claims to be from Consumers Energy, do not provide the information and hang up. Then call Consumers Energy at 1800-477-5050 to discuss the account with a customer service representative. • Call local law enforcement officials for assistance if feeling threatened. • Report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement officials. “Every year there seems to be a new scam that attempts to victimize customers and targets the most vulnerable audiences, such as seniors. We ask customers for their assistance in reporting and helping to prevent these incidents,” said Michael J. Williams, director of corporate security for the utility. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Consumers Energy’s security office at 1-800-760-3295 or their local law enforcement agency. BALLOT, continued from page 1 Commissioners’ attorney basically has said if the city council agrees to grant Charlton Park’s request regarding the TIFs, it could be done. Returning revenue to Charlton Park would have to be a three-party agreement between the city, county and the TIF involved. The county owns Charlton Park. “I’m here basically under the authorization of Michael Callton (county board chairman),” Ferris said. “It’s the county you would actually have the TIF agreement with, not directly with Charlton Park. “The attorney who represents the county has said very plainly that if a tax revenue sharing agreement can entered into with the City of Hastings, the DDA and the LDFA in the City of Hastings and the (Middleville’s) DDA and the Village of Middleville’s council, the language can come off the ballot,” Ferris said. Mansfield suggested several times that a proposed policy be drafted regarding the millage capture issue, unless there were comments to the contrary. City attorney Jessica Wood, of Law Weathers Attorneys and Counselors, said “... From a legal standpoint, it’s always sound to have a policy in place. It doesn’t open the door to more requests. You are going to get more requests regardless ... The important thing is to treat all requests the same and not arbitrarily ...” Jasperse said he didn’t see the benefit of developing such a policy. “I don’t think this is anything we should do. I vote for Charlton Park (millage). The bottom line here is: I don’t want a policy; I don’t want people coming here asking for TIF money back,” he said. Don Tubbs said he also was concerned about opening the door for more people to make that same request. “We’re getting less revenue everyday from the state and federal government – just like everybody else,” he said. Councilman Frank Campbell said, “It costs money to get a policy in place ... ” He also noted that it costs more to operate city parks than it does to run Charlton Park. “I’m opposed to changing the policy we have right now” – perhaps in 10 years when the DDA runs out,” he said. Hastings DDA President Patty Woods said she thought it would be better to educate voters on what part of the millage goes to Charlton Park. “It passed before with the language in there. It’s such a small portion (of millage that goes to the TIFs). Ferris said that the portions to the TIFs will be spelled out in the ballot language. Councilman Don Tubbs estimated that only a small percentage of people would vote against Charlton Park’s millage for the reason that a portion of that millage is captured for the TIFs. Councilman Don Bowers said he thought opponents to Charlton Park’s millage, the last time it was on the ballot, were “upset with the (previous) management and the workings of the park, how things were done. They had heard so many bad things. So, I don’t think you are going to lose anything; I think you are going to gain ... You’re not going to run into that this time. Those issues are basically gone.” Jasperse added that the perception of Charlton Park has improved 100 percent since the last millage was approved. One of the complications noted during the workshop is that the TIFs have to receive tangible benefits stemming from a revenue sharing agreement with an entity, such as Charlton Park, “and the benefit must be identified in the TIF Plan as a benefit for which the TIF can share revenue or make an expenditure (sharing of revenue),” according to a memo prepared by Mansfield with the consultation of attorney Jessica Wood. In simplified terms, the TIFs can’t share taxes without getting something in return, Jessica Wood said during the workshop. “The revenue sharing agreement must be accommodated in the officially approved budget for the TIF (approved by the City Council),” the memo said. Mansfield, during the workshop, said the LDFA, for instance, would have to amend its plan and budget if it returned millage to Charlton Park. He said there is nothing in the current LDFA plan to allow it to return funds to Charlton Park since its purpose is to promote industrial development. In response to a question, Ferris said the last Charlton Park millage passed with 63 percent of voters approving the ballot proposal with the millage capture language on it. Bowers asked him, “Why can’t it work like it did before? You got your money before by just putting it on the ballot ... Why don’t you do it the same way? ... I’m not against Charlton Park; don’t get me wrong.” If the Charlton Park millage fails in May, Bowers suggested that it be placed on the ballot again “like the school board (does).” Times are different now, Ferris responded. “...It’s too bad the law doesn’t allow me to get the language off and leave you the money. By state statute we can’t,” Ferris said. Acknowledging that the City Council was not in favor of his request for the return of captured millage and elimination of the ballot language, Ferris said, “I understand what everybody has said and I understand where this needs to go and it (discussion) needs to stop, in my opinion, at this point just because of the thought processes going on. “I would like to challenge all of you to get involved and help pass the Charlton Park millage that’s going to be on the May 4 ballot. There will be ample opportunity in many different ways in January, February, March and in April to help – talk to your neighbors, support the millage campaign financially. There’s lots of different ways to do that. Get the upcoming millage approved by supporting the millage request and voting for it,” Ferris said. “You’ve got my vote (for the millage),” Tubbs said. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown, a DDA board member, said, “Actually, I agree with Patty. There are some things we could do, information-wise, from the DDA to get behind this thing that would help overshadow the situation.” He also noted that some people will always complain. Mayor Bob May said he would like to know how many city residents voted in favor of the Charlton Park millage the last time, wondering if the city’s voters carried the millage approval. Ferris said, “Every precinct was a positive vote three years ago ... People who don’t live in the city need to vote too. “...My object here is not to create a rhubarb or to create a rift or anything else. My object was specifically to see if it was logical to get that language off the ballot,” he said. Some City Council members indicated it would be expensive and complicated to pursue all the legal avenues necessary to agree to Charlton Park’s request to eliminate the ballot language by agreeing to tax increment revenue sharing. Jasperse also said the city could be bogged down with similar requests from other entities that have special millages. That’s why he started to make a motion, at the beginning of the council meeting, to deny all such requests and then decided to have attorney Wood draw up a formal motion to be presented for a vote at the next council meeting. Hastings Public Library gives schedule Thursday, Dec. 17 – Teen Pizza and Pages Club discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; Movie Memories features “Come to the Stable,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 – preschool story time about Christmas, 10:30 a.m.; teen Christmas party, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 – Anime Club, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 – Hastings Public Library Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 – No toddler story time. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269945-4263 for more information about any of the above. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings school board holds special informational meeting by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Monday evening, the Hastings Board of Education held a special informational meeting to address issues and concerns raised by parents during last month’s regular board and also to provide information about the State of Michigan’s financial status and how it affects the public school system including Hastings. At the beginning of the meeting, Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee said that the board has realized that just having regular monthly meetings does not encourage a lot of comments from or dialogue with the community and therefore would like to start holding at least four or five informational meetings each year. “Being as things are financially, and with concerns from the community, we felt that this was a good time to have the first one of those meetings,” he said. “I’d just like to echo that this is a new type of meeting,” said Board Trustee Scott Hodges, during the board comment portion of the meeting. He added that the board is trying to get members of the community, “involved in the process.” “It’s just exciting to see people here,’ he added. “There’s been a lots of board meetings over a number of years, but no one comes. It’s exciting to see community participation and (people) getting excited about our educational process.” Trustee Kevin Beck asked that from now on, when minutes are recorded for board meetings where roll call votes are taken, the vote of individual board members is recorded instead of the number of, “yeas and nays and abstains.” “I was unhappy after the last board meeting, reading The Hastings Banner and not having it correctly reported how everyone voted,” said Beck. “We spend the time to take roll call votes. I know it’s to meet our legal obligation, but it is also to make a record.” Satterlee took responsibility for the error that appeared in the newspaper. “I tried to recall from memory ...” he said. “I’m not sure if it was the loss of personnel in my office or if it was the loss of recording here in closed session at the board meeting. But one set of votes came up as a roll call by individual members. The other came as, ‘ayes and nays,’ and I would agree with Kevin that it needs to be done as a roll-call vote.” During the roll-call vote, which followed the discussion, Beck’s motion to record roll call votes was passed unanimously. After the vote, Beck continued his comments by saying that he had people ask him how they could come and talk to board members, not just one-on-one or with the superintendent, but as a group, without having to stand up in formal meeting or have to write down and submit questions. “The first thing I did was suggest they come to this meeting, and I explained some of the legalities of the Open Meetings Act,” he said. “... I would like to consider having a public, or community relations, committee that maybe just three of the board members can be at where people can come and talk to when they don’t want to make a public comment at a board meeting but want to come and actually talk to them. Maybe that would make communication more informal for some people who don’t want to stand up in front of a board meeting but just want to have some questions answered. It’s just something to consider ...” Board President Patricia Endsley said that she felt people with concerns would ask to talk to one of the existing committees. “I know it’s been done, but not recently,” she said. “I know there are people who are awkward and would like to talk to more than one person at a time ... it’s something we need to talk about. The options are there.” When the floor was opened to the public for comment, Titia Gray said she wanted to respond to being “scolded” by board member Tammy Pennington during last month’s board of education meeting. During that meeting, Pennington said she wanted to “scold,” Gray for saying that the board had, “mishandled funds,” saying that it was, “A terribly irresponsible characterization of what’s happening.” Gray defended her characterization of the board by saying that she had contacted AT&T, the district’s Internet service provider and was told that someone from the district had declined to sign a new contract for Internet service to the former Pleasantview Elementary, which raised the monthly service from $600 per month to almost $1,800 a month. “This almost tripled the amount to be paid by the district. Again I ask, was this the best way to properly handle funds or a mishandling of funds in this district when things were already tight and building closures were being looked at without public knowledge?” Gray went on to say that since the district did not renew its Internet contract with AT&T in February 2008, the board and administration knew at that time that they would vote to close Pleasantview in June of the same year. Gray also said that she felt the board’s decision to close the school cost the district over $300,000 in lost students. She also said that she had been told that school policy is always followed regarding discipline, and that she felt the board’s decision regarding the discipline of two students caught selling drugs on school property belied that statement. No one on the board responded to Gray’s comments. Angie Thornburgh spoke next. She stated that after last month’s board meeting, she had e-mailed Satterlee and members of the board questions and concerns she had raised during that meeting. She wanted to know why she had not received a response. Satterlee replied that he had e-mailed the board’s collective response to her e-mail address. When asked in a later interview why the board’s collective response to the written questions presented to them at the last board meeting by Robert Longstreet and Cathy Carlson were typed up and attached to the agenda at Monday’s special meeting, and the board’s response to Thornburgh’s questions were not handled the same way, Satterlee replied that he felt that Thornburgh did not submit her questions on the public’s behalf and therefore were answered privately. “It will be up to her if she wants to make them public or not,” he said. During last month’s regular board meeting, Thornburgh said she was “terribly bothered by multiple decisions made by the board of education in recent months and feel strongly the need to voice those concern publicly and request that you give some explanation for the actions taken. I understand not tonight possibly, but I can provide you with my concerns in writing and you can respond later.” Thornburgh then proceeded to publicly ask the board why it approved salary increases for teachers, knowing full well budget cuts were coming. She then asked the total cost of pay increases given across the district for the 2009-10 school year and how that compares to the dollar amount being made in staff reductions effective in January. Finally, she asked what plan will be in place to provide for the safety and well-being, “both the physical and emotional well-being of our children and our schools, given the recent cuts. Specifically, with regard to the reduction in counseling staff and the reduction of one administrator at the middle school level.” “How will one person, the middle school administrator, be able to monitor three floors of a building that covers two city blocks and still do all the other duties assigned to him? And, last but not least, please explain how you will cover similar needs at the high school level, specifically in a year when you have had multiple aggressive acts and drugrelated conflicts?” she asked. Later in the meeting, Satterlee referred members of the audience to the board’s written response to the questions pertaining to student discipline regarding drugs on campus which were presented to the board after the November meeting. “I would request that you review the responses and if you have further concerns or questions or input that you would like to provide that you contact either the board, and or I, myself that is, and we’ll get back to you,” he said. “Take some time to review those. Mull it over ... maybe we can discuss those at another opportunity.” Bob Dwyer was the next parent to speak. He said that he did not feel the district offered enough programing for academically gifted students and that the administration did nothing to encourage students who wished to pursue advanced programing through other venues. “I don’t see any vision, any thought, coming forth from the board to create schools of excellence as opposed to schools of requirement,” he said. “Putting every 7-year-old in the second grade is as smart as making every 7-year-old wear the same size shoe. We do not, and have not, as far as I can see, make any effort whatsoever to advance students to places where they belong.” Dwyer went on to say he felt that public school districts that will survive and thrive despite the continued reduction in state funding are those that find ways to be “Schools of excellence, rather than districts of loss ... What this board needs to do is find out how to make yourselves a system of excellence, a system that attracts people to you as opposed to a system that is just in the trenches fighting the legislature — which you are not doing — in order to get the money you require.” Satterlee replied that the district does have kids enrolled in a gifted and talented program at Western Michigan University, but added, “We are limited on the number of students that can be involved.” He went on to say that he feels the district’s teachers do a good job in teaching students of all abilities including those who struggle with reading and math and those who would be considered “advanced” in reading or math and, “anything and everything in between.” However, Satterlee added that since 2003 the district has, “50 some less of those people,” and that the remaining staff has less opportunity make one-on-one connections with the students. “That is reality, and that is related to budget,” he said. “We go into every single year with a certain amount of uncertainty whether or not there will be a gubernatorial pro-ration, whether or not there will be a legislative reduction. So, you make your best guess every spring ... before they finalize what they are going to give you. But, we are required by law to have a budget finalized.” Satterlee then introduced a 15-minute presentation put together by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District about the State of Michigan’s current financial crisis, the system of school funding for public schools in Michigan and the impact on local schools. “Though we are not in the same situation exactly as Washtenaw is; it’s very similar in how schools are funded, where the control of the money is, and what we can do locally,” said Satterlee at the end of the presentation. He added that Hastings Area Schools are looking at an approximately $600 decrease in per-pupil funding from the state’s school aid fund, “That’s a reduction of about $1.8 million out of our budget. “Realistically, we are going to need ideas,” he said. “None of this is going to be pleasant. If you have ideas where you think we should look at reductions, please contact me, contact a board member, let us know what it is. That is part of the reason why the information was put out there. We have 1 to 1 1/2 percent fund equity. That is $150,000; that doesn’t go very far in covering our $1.8 million.” Satterlee said parents, teachers and administrators should contact their legislators with concerns regarding state funding for schools. “I hate to say this, but Brain Calley, of late, has been lukewarm. We need to knock on his door,” he said. “Patti Birkholz is cold as ice; we need to beat on her door. We need to let her know, and Brian, and the governor, that if we want to solve the problems in the state, then solve the problems in education, and we need to have the resources to do it. “... I encourage you to let us know what to do. Call Congress, call your legislators, call the governor and let them know,” Satterlee concluded. He asked that a proposed resolution to col- Business decorating contest winners named lect the school’s entire tax levy in the summer, rather than splitting the collection between the summer and winter tax cycle, be moved from the action to the discussion portion of the agenda. Satterlee said that collecting all the taxes in the summer would be good for the district because then it would have to borrow less money to get through the summer until it receives its state aid payment. “That would be beneficial to the district. But, looking at this, I am somewhat concerned that our constituents may have escrowed money and it may not be there right now for them. It may put some of our constituents into a pinch,” he said. “So, I’d kind of like to put out there a notice that, a year from now, we can only do this once a year by January 1, that we are looking at doing this — collecting all of our taxes at summer time. So, if you have an escrow, you can contact your mortgage company and let them know that that’s on the horizon, so all of a sudden they are not blindsided by a larger bill than you might have expected.” In other business, Beck stated that while the last two proposed millages were turned down by voters, it does not mean that district doesn’t need the money. “That doesn’t necessarily mean we should vote for another one if it is going to fail. But, I would like some discussion as to whether we should go forward and do that again and, if we do, how we should go about doing that,” he said. “In the past, it has been said that they failed due to lack of communication from the board; which, of course, I don’t necessarily agree with. But, somehow, we need to look at that. I know it has failed twice, but we’re in times when we need it. Just because it has been voted down doesn’t mean that we don’t need it.” “This is our first try at a meeting like this to share with the community, to understand the whole body of information, we need all the players participating,” said Hodges. “We can agree to disagree agreeably that there is a major problem with our state legislature and funding for our schools and the finances. Because we are feeling pinches or hurts we can become emotional and tear each other down, or we can decide to get on the same bandwagon and work together to make the best collective decisions to do what is right for the children in as positive way as we can.” In an interview Tuesday afternoon, Satterlee said he felt that the board’s first informational meeting went well. “For the first time trying to do something new, I think it went okay,” he said, “We had between 40 to 50 people there; I would have liked to see more. But, I think it is a good start.” Satterlee added that in the future, the board may experiment with different, more informal, types of formats for its special meetings in an attempt to facilitate more conversation and dialogue between members of the board and the public. Carlson, who was in the audience Monday night, said she was pleased with the first meeting, but, like Satterlee would like to have seen a different form of meeting, one more conducive to dialogue. “I appreciate the tone the board took, and I appreciated the feedback they gave us on the questions we asked. And, along with some other parents, I would like to return to the regular school board meeting Monday night. I look forward to the dialogue at upcoming meetings... However, I don’t think the form of a board meeting is the right form to create that dialogue and exchange. I’d like to see a more open community forum.” CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 2 Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore took first place in the business Christmas decorating contest. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) These windows, painted by Hastings High School senior Mandy Buehler earned the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro the runner-up title in the business decorating contest. This display in the window of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street earned the store second place in the Christmas decorating contest. (Photo by Rose Hendershot). This window display earned the Lynn Denton Agency third place in the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’s business Christmas decorating contest. (Photo by Rose Hendershot). been a valued member ... and will be greatly missed.” • Learned from Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris that Assistant Fire Chief Rick Krouse has received recognition for 25 years of service. • Appointed John Hart, the city’s community development director, to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors to serve another term as the city’s representative. • Received a first reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning of a parcel of land on North Michigan Avenue from D-1 Industrial to B-1 Central Business District. The land is used as a parking lot for a building that houses Johnson & Company, Mansfield said in a memo. “The property owner is in favor of the proposed rezoning,” he concluded, noting that two of the company’s other lots are already zoned B-1. • Heard Mansfield report that a replacement is being sought for the position of the city’s director of public services due to the retirement of Tim Girrbach, who served in that post for about 15 years. Mansfield expects to be able to announce the replacement at the council’s first meeting in January. • Amended the Hastings Public Library’s budget to show an increase of $28,300 in the estimate of revenue for operating purposes, which now totals $448,800 and increases the expenditures for operating by $24,300 to $760,290. The increase is due to the passage of library millage, said Library Administrator Evelyn Holzwarth. She also noted that penal funds the library receives have declined. In her library report, she told the council that solar panels have generated nearly five percent of the library’s electricity during their first year of use. “On a sunny day, the panels provide almost all of that day’s electrical needs,” Holzwarth said in her report. �Page 4 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lack of first responders leaves glaring gap in Barry, Hope townships IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Prairieville Township officials being fiscally responsible To the editor: I want to take a few moments to thank our township officials for their professionalism and fiscally responsible management of Prairieville Township. These past few months have been difficult, at best, for our elected officials as well as many of the residents of this township, but I would like to take a few minutes of the readers’ time to identify some positive moves already implemented by this board. First, because of the new computer system, we now have a cost-effective, accurate payroll program that cuts “man” hours by over half. It allows residents to view taxes online (the online bills are available not only to the township residents, but to mortgage and banking systems that need to access that information). We have a new treasurer with 20 years of professional banking experience who has been active in getting the accounting practices updated. She has obtained free online banking for the township. She helped complete the process of getting the automated pay station at the Gull Lake entrance completed. The board has explored and implemented a new pension plan available to township employees that will allow them to invest in a 457 defined-contribution plan at no cost to any of the township residents. They have developed a committee made up of township residents to review and update the old job descriptions that have been used for the past 30 years. They have improved the watering system in the cemetery, fixed the Pine Lake pump and developed a maintenance program to keep the pump functioning. They have made improvements to the township hall, replaced ceiling tiles, installed a new furnace and air conditioner in the offices. They worked jointly with Barry Township to enable the residents of Upper Crooked Lake to establish a seven-year lake management project and developed several other special assessment districts to fund different projects (Upper Crooked Lake Weir, Ford Point Channel Drive, etc.). They have managed to submit five very complicated and labor-intensive stimulus packages to the state to fund projects — projects that would benefit every resident in Prairieville Township — at no cost. This board has faced some difficult challenges and will continue to do so. They are not afraid of change. They are fiscally conservative individuals who are responsive to the needs of the township residents. They are also working with the knowledge that every cent they spend is under intensive scrutiny. That’s the way it should be. So far, they have done nothing but make intelligent gradual cost-effective improvements to the township. Imagine what they could do if they were spending less time running around filling Freedom of Information Act requests from the recall committee. These are well-intentioned elected officials. They are honest and professional. I challenge those who want to learn accurate information to attend the township meetings, read the meeting minutes (in hard copy or online), call the board members and ask questions, and, most of all, support them. Michael Mutschler, Prairieville Township Climate change legislation should not be about wealth distribution To the editor: Last month, as a Senate committee was considering climate change legislation, Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow stood with 12 other Democratic Senators to demand fair treatment for Michiganders under any potential cap-and-trade law. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others, Levin, Stabenow and their Senate colleagues recognize that addressing climate change will increase electric bills for many American consumers because there is no method of reducing carbon dioxide for free. Unfortunately, some proposals in Congress will result in significant regional disparities, with some consumers unfairly forced to shoulder more than their fair share. As a result, other consumers will get to enjoy a free ride. Mindful of this disparity, senators Levin and Stabenow demanded that any legislation fairly and equitably allocate the credits that would be used to monetize carbon dioxide and reduce emissions. This is an essential correction that must be made to the climate change legislation currently before Congress. We appreciate the stand senators Levin and Stabenow are taking against these proposed rules since they will pit regions of the country against one another while doing nothing to reduce emissions. Under the bill passed by the house and currently under consideration by the Senate, consumers in parts of the Midwest, Great Plains and the South would pay more than necessary to address climate change. Those of us in Michigan should not be forced to subsidize consumers in California, but that is exactly how the legislation currently works. Everyone is going to have to pay the costs of addressing climate change, but climate change legislation should only be about reducing CO2 emissions – not redistributing wealth across the country. The electric cooperative members in Michigan greatly appreciate senators Levin and Stabenow for standing for fairness on this important issue. We remain committed to finding a solution that is fair, affordable, and achievable and welcome their leadership. Mark Keppler, General Manager/CEO Tri-County Electric Cooperative To the editor: This letter is in response to last week’s Banner article titled “Non-compliance shuts down Delton EMS.” As a former employee, I saw the “writing on the wall” and resigned from there in September for many of the same reasons cited in the state’s investigation. As far as that investigation citing that there was no proof of employees’ proper licensure and training, it was more of an internal documentation-and-orientation issue than an actual licensing-and-training issue. A handful of us are actually some of the most well trained and experienced EMS personnel in the county. The patients who called 911 and received care from us (the actual licensed personnel), received top-notch patient care. Two reasons I quit the service are that I have my own personal and professional reputation to maintain and the fact that in the six months I worked there I had not received any payment for the patient care I provided. My story is echoed throughout the organization. You see, I care about my community which is the main reason I went to work there. Had I hired in with the understanding that it was a volunteer position without compensation, I still would have worked there. However, I was told I would be receiving a certain amount on a per-call basis. The ownership of Delton EMS has far more to worry about than the State of Michigan. It begs the question: Since Delton EMS was not paying its employees, were they paying the required taxes, including withholding? The IRS is sure to hone in on that issue. I have said enough about Delton EMS and its ownership. On to a far more pertinent topic for the citizens of Barry and Hope township. We live in what I have termed a “dead zone” for quite some time now – far too long. We residents of these two townships are the only taxpayers of this county who are not covered by medical first response service. We live in an area that is about 20 years behind the ball on providing basic emergency medical needs to its citizenry. Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I went into EMS, most municipalities that did not already provide basic medical first response services to its citizenry began to provide those services. As a man of 21 years, I started a new basic medical first response service from the ground up for the township I lived in at the time. The fact is, even if your ambulance service is based in Delton or is coming from somewhere else [which is the case now, and in theory may be from Richland, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Hastings or Wayland] that ambulance is not going to be in the area 24/7/365. If they are on a call or are coming from a distance, you are going to be waiting. All of us to resident needs. Even if you the public were not aware of the boards’ deficiencies in medical response, the township board members were very aware. “What have you done to respond to the basic emergency medical needs of myself and my family?” that is what residents need to ask their township officials from Barry and Hope; they need to make their voices heard. Otherwise the boards may do exactly as they have done – which is nothing. Please, residents owe it to themselves and the people they care about to make sure this issue does not slip away into nothingness like it has before. I am only one person; I have tried to make my voice heard, but in this case, the booming sound of many voices is needed to ensure that action is taken. Otherwise, I fear that the boards will continue to do just what they have done – nothing. On a similar note, I understand that the Delton and Hickory Corners fire departments may finally be “smelling the coffee” and coming around to fact that we need medical first response. Taxpaying citizens need to contact every volunteer firefighter they know from these two departments and encourage them to do so when they see them. Residents contact township officials and demand that they take notice of this very important issue and let them know that residents are now aware of these deficiencies just as they have been and that taxpayers will not allow board members to remain inactive any longer. Lives depend on it and even more so now in light of the Delton EMS situation. Emergency medical service (EMS) has always been the proverbial stepchild of public safety. Law enforcement and fire have been the polished, bright and shiny standouts. As someone who has worked in all three fields of public safety, I know that most police officers and firefighters are relieved when the medical folks arrive. This is not the first time I have written a letter to the editor about the state of matters in EMS within Barry County or Barry and Hope townships, nor is this the first time I have asked for public outcry over the inadequacies we are experiencing. But with the recent headlines about Delton EMS, I am hoping more citizens are paying attention to what is going on in their community and I hope more citizens will get involved and say “We will be heard and you will take action for us.” Our lives are depending on it – maybe even literally. J.T. Cross EMT-specialist/ certified firefighter (Barry Township resident) Delton American Legion works hard to support veterans To the editor: While we pretty much agree with and commend the thoughts and concerns Steve Jacobs expressed in his letter “It’s time to stand up for military” (Dec. 10, Banner) there is one disturbing comment that begs a response. Steve writes, “It’s time for all veterans groups to stand up for these brave fighting members of our military and quit standing by the sidelines keeping quiet,” which we must assume references all military support “groups” including American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, as opposed to membership in same. We sincerely feel, without prejudice, that all 445 chartered Michigan American Legion Posts are doing the very best they can under extremely limited resources including lack of volunteerism and age – not uncommon even among most public groups and organizations. Post 45 is hyper-active, as Steve ought to know by the many appreciated news articles regularly printed in his publications whose clippings, we might add, were recorded in the Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. who know anything about true life-and-death emergencies know that minutes gone by without CPR, stopping major bleeding, administration of epi-pens in anaphylactic shock (such as bee stings) means that there is a far greater likelihood that you or your loved one, friend, neighbor, or what have you will die. With a medical first response service qualified, licensed people live in your community who are ready to respond to your medical needs 24/7/365. They do not leave the area, and they respond to and care for your emergency medical needs until an ambulance arrives. Statistics related to timelines and outcomes of both trauma and critical medical patients are irrefutable. In a caradic arrest, the quicker you receive CPR and rapid defibrillation, the greater your chance of survival. The same applies to bee sting victims who are truly allergic, trauma victims who are bleeding profusely and so on. Rapid action from first responders can and does make a difference overall. I am troubled by the fact that Barry County’s EMS system is still a conglomerate of numerous private and municipal EMS agencies from at least four different counties. That is bad enough however, the thing that truly makes me sick is the fact that I personally, diligently worked on a realistic, feasible plan [keep in mind I had already successfully done the same thing before some 10 years earlier] for a medical first response service to provide coverage for Barry and Hope townships [which would have been a shared cost between the two townships]. I personally presented each board member with a portfolio detailing all facets: A breakdown of costs for the proposed service, several letters, including one from the Barry County medical director, indicating that medical first response is a critical component of pre-hospital emergency care. The regular board meeting of both townships in mid-2006 received this presentation. What I met was resistance – the same kind of stubborn, backward, small-minded thinking that has crippled rural areas throughout this county, state and country. I acknowledged to the board members that I understood that Delton Fire did not want anything to do with MFR service and that I was proposing a separate entity [as I had also done 10 years earlier when faced with the same issue in my previous community.] These township boards (Barry and Hope) have not acted responsibly in regard to safety of its residents. From the very day that I made them all personally aware of the glaring gap in our basic emergency medical needs, they became responsible and accountable to the taxpaying public, and for over three and a half years they have done nothing. They have not bridged the gap and they have not responded Historian book that won first place three of the past four years in state competition, mainly due to the public relations content. Without going into the long list of projects, suffice it to say that our performance is quite remarkable considering the small core of volunteers who have worked their fannies off in support of veterans since moving to our new location. These are the dozen or so veterans who brave the elements to lead our parades and perform service funerals, 42 last year and 23 so far this year, sometimes in extreme weather conditions and on short notice. The average age of this group is 70-plus, with one member in his 90s and several others 76 to 82. There are just two other American Legion Posts in Barry County, Hickory Corners and Middleville, neither of which has the manpower to support an honor guard. Nashville’s VFW Post can no longer muster an active guard. In addition, under the direction of our Americanism chair, Bill Roush, members find time to visit Barry County elementary Did you fight the storm or fall for the forecast? Monday, Dec. 7, television and radio weather forecasts were already predicting a heavy snow, sleet and ice event for our area Tuesday through Thursday, warning residents to stock up on essentials. Many area schools were closed Wednesday through Friday. Was your experience last week as bad as predicted? What did you do to survive this chilly snowy start to winter? schools providing a history of America’s Quest for Freedom, proper flag maintenance and disposal education. Roush also organized and oversees our (Operation Military Kids) chapter. We publish a monthly newsletter for our members and are currently looking to organize a “Blue Star Program” for families with soldiers in the military as a goal to build long-term membership. We do not seek praise; it is our sworn obligation to give aid and comfort to all veterans everywhere, and we sincerely believe we deserve due respect from the media for our efforts. If Mr. Jacobs has better ways or ideas about how to improve our efforts to promote volunteerism and patriotism, we are all ears. Meanwhile, Post 45 members are not “standing on the sidelines nor keeping quiet.” Neil Braendle, historian American Legion Post 45, Hastings The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 5 Hastings hails local industry — nearly 50 years ago As I was going through some old files written about business and industry in Barry County, I noticed a story that appeared in the Banner on May 18, 1961. The story noted that “Hastings and Barry county residents will join with their fellow citizens throughout the state in observance of the 8th annual Michigan Week.” The highlight of the observance was the Hastings Chamber of Commerce “Salute to Industry” banquet held at the Hastings Presbyterian Church’s Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. The story went on to say, “Hastings’ industries will be cited for their value to individuals and the community.” Nearly 50 years ago, community leaders recognized the importance of promoting business and industry throughout the county. In fact in 1957, city leaders launched a program they titled “Invest in Hastings” to aid local plants and attract new factories to the city. The industrial investment program managed to put together around $17,000 to be used for local development. Dr. Norbert BUY SITE FOR PLANTS — Members of the Hastings Schowalter, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce board of Chamber of Commerce, Roger Wiswell (left), Norbert trustees, was named chairman for the fund. Other prominent leaders from the community were Thomas Stebbins, president of the Schowalter, president, and Frank Ritchie, were phoHastings City Bank; Roger Wiswell, of Barry County Lumber tographed Saturday inspecting the 50-acre tract east and Company and former Chamber of Commerce president; John south of the E. W. Bliss plant, purchased by the Chamber of Lennon, sales manager of Hastings Aluminum Products; and Commerce for $12,500. The Chamber of Commerce, interRichard Birke, president of the Chamber of Commerce and local ested in having new industries locate in Hastings, took this retailer. Businessmen, factory workers and others were encour- major step to insure fine locations for companies desiring to aged to invest in the project, which would become an “investment locate in Hastings. For lack of a site, a firm interested in in all of our futures” said Schowalter. moving here found another spot several weeks ago. These leaders understood nearly 50 years ago that if Hastings (Hastings Banner April 26, 1956) and Barry County were going to grow and prosper, then the com- consumers frequenting larger metropolitan areas, shopping at ‘big munity had to take a pro-active role in making that happen. In box’ stores, which became the final nail in the cofexplaining the need to the community, the group fin for many of small-town retailers. Many of the “While the Chamber is talked about a sound, economic organization that industries that were honored at the banquet in 1961 interested in new industry, could assist local industries and entice new ones still remain in Hastings or are versions of the origthe first concern of everyto locate here. Dr. Schowalter said, “Hastings is inal company: E. W. Bliss, Hastings Manufacturing one is for the welfare of the particularly fortunate in having stable industries, Company, International Seal and Lock (later industries we already have but to grow, and in many cases take care of the Tyden), Viking Corporation, Hastings Aluminum here.” present labor market, new factories are a must.” Products, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Roger Wiswell, May 1961 He went on to say, “Many of our young people Plastics Inc., Hastings Corporation (later Grand are forced to go elsewhere for jobs, and many Rapids Bookcase Company), Hastings Fiber Glass others must work in nearby metropolitan areas,” which is still true Products, Chenoweth Machine Company, Action Dynamics, today. “ The ‘Invest in Hastings’ group didn’t want to wait until Actionflex and the Pet Milk Company. the local economic conditions became worse; they began their As part of the Salute to Industry banquet, Hastings Mayor John work of “building jobs now” to support a growing industrial sec- W. Hewitt pointed out the “stability and diversification of tor. Hastings’ industry and the vital part the companies themselves, as AREA DEVELOPMENT — Members of the newly formed board of trustees of the Greater Hastings Industrial Development Committee are working diligently to help industries already located here and to also bring other manufacturing concerns to this area. Members were recently photographed with a Detroit industrialist (left) discussing the possibility of his moving a plant here. Others in the picture (from left) are Don Murphy, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce; Richard Birke, president of the Chamber of Commerce; Clifford Kleier, representative of the Detroit office of the Michigan Economic Development Commission; Thomas Stebbins, president of Hastings City Bank; and Dr. Norbert Schowalter, past president of the Chamber. Trustees not in the picture are Roger Wiswell, Barry County Lumber; and John Lennon, a sales manager for Hastings Aluminum Products. Richard Waite photo. (Hastings Banner Jan. 24, 1957) The industrial committee went on to form a legal entity as part of the Chamber of Commerce with the help of attorneys Paul Siegel and J. Franklin Huntley, which included five trustees, four named by the Chamber of Commerce and the fifth to be the current Chamber president. Within months, the Chamber purchased 49.5 acres on Osborne Road (now called Star School Road), adjacent to the former E. W. Bliss property. Their sole purpose was to make the land available for industrial growth. Dr. Schowalter, citing U.S. Chamber of Commerce statistics, pointed out that for every 100 new factory workers, a community can expect to benefit by 296 citizens, 112 more homes, $590,000 more in personal incomes, 174 more workers in other spin-off jobs, 107 more automobiles, four more retail stores and more than $360,000 annually in additional retail business. Today the numbers would be different, yet these community leaders had a clear understanding of the source of economic development. It’s about jobs — it was then and it still is today. Look up and down main street. We’ve lost many of our retailers over the years, partly because we didn’t support them, while other businesses didn’t keep up with the changing times. Small towns also compete for well as their personnel, play in all phases of the community’s life. Hastings is grateful to you, community builders, I salute you!” he said. Past president of the Chamber, Wiswell pointed out that “while the Chamber is interested in new industry, the first concern of everyone is for the welfare of the industries we already have here.” The featured speaker for the event, Walker L. Cisler, president of the Detroit Edison company, said, “The more we learn about initiative enterprise, the more we realize that it is one of the truly great developments in the history of human endeavor. Tracing the origins of modern business back to the dawn of civilization,” Cisler went on to say, “the greatness of nations has coincided with their period of economic success, when men had the surplus over subsistence needs that permitted them to develop intellectually, artistically and politically. Military success was short-lived,” he said, “unless the victors learned to be productive, to beat swords into plowshares.” Cisler declared “America has the, highest standard of living in the world, the greatest surplus over basic subsistence needs, which gives us the leverage for constructive action both home and abroad. I consider the future of the American people to be most promising because we have large productive capacity per capita and a degree of political freedom that, if we protect it, will enlarge further our capacity for individual achievement in a rapidly changing world.” Community leaders realized a half-century ago the importance of a strong business and industrial sector in maintaining a stable economy. Now, just like they did so many years ago, we must devote the time and investment necessary to promote jobs throughout the county. If we expect to keep the area economic climate sound and stable, then it’s up to us to make it possible — not government at any level. As I continued to pore through the files, I found other activities our local Chamber of Commerce identified as issues needing their attention if they expected to grow jobs throughout the county. The committee looked at consolidating the chamber as a county-wide organization, something our local Chamber did just a few years ago. They also worked to form a tourism committee promoting Barry County’s lakes, streams and parks and open spaces, again an activity our current chamber is focused on as a part of economic development. In looking over all the stories about our community, you could see that these leaders so many years ago understood the community’s needs and weaknesses and were prepared to deal with them. They had a strong sense of community and went on to create a road map to produce the results necessary in maintaining a stable community – if we expect to learn from history, we should do the same today. The files were filled with interesting ideas that community leaders used in promoting a strong local economy, some of those stories I plan to discuss in more detail in the coming weeks. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Home for Christmas Recently, I had the privilege to attend a ceremony in which the Greenville community honored the men and women of the Michigan National Guard 1073 Maintenance Company. Shortly after that, they left for intensive training in Mississippi. In less than two months, they will be deployed to Iraq. Thankfully, they are to receive six days of leave time between the Dec. 22 and 28. While I was at the ceremony, I overheard a few soldiers talking of the difficulty they were having finding affordable travel arrangements to get home. It turns out that they are on their own for transportation, and many cannot afford the trip back. I decided to look into travel options for large groups. There are 145 soldiers in this unit. Plane tickets were terribly expensive, and so I started researching buses. As luck would have it, one of the soldiers is married to an employee of Dean Transportation. That company has agreed to supply the buses and drivers at a greatly reduced rate. I then contacted the lieutenant in the 1073rd and asked that he offer up a free round trip to all of the soldiers and see how many want or need free transportation home for Christmas. Ninety-one did. Given that the capacity of the buses is 55, we need two of them. The total cost of this project is $12,100. This is very doable for communities as generous as those in west and mid-Michigan. The Belding VFW agreed to accept donations and act as the fiduciary. I started the fund out with $3,000 and asked the community to help cover the rest. Not surprisingly, you did. He cost of the trip has been totally covered through donations. These families are sacrificing so much for us. This community effort is one small ‘thank you’ to those who defend our way of life. Well done. Area Obituaries Raymond Henry Tobias Joseph J. Moser CARLTON TWP. - Raymond Henry Tobias, age 91, of Carlton Twp., was called Home to be with his Lord on Sunday evening, December 13, 2009. He was born in Barry County on January 9, 1918 to Archie and Bertha (Sheltz) Tobias. Raymond grew up on his grandparent’s farm in the Cedar Creek area, and learned to work hard and to love the land while working the farm with his grandfather. He learned to love gardening and flowers from his grandmother. During that time he also attended the Hendershot School. Later, Raymond also worked with his father as a trapper and fur trader. He continued his love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life. He took his last deer, an eight point buck, at the age of 90. Ray also continued his love for flowers until the last summer of his life, faithfully and carefully tending his beloved roses and dahlias, and maintaining a large garden. His home was well known for its colorful displays of flowers, and was admired by those that drove by. Ray also found time to work at E. W. Bliss for 40 years as a skilled machinist, and loved his job. He was united in marriage to Dora Thomas on October 1, 1937; she passed away on May 21, 1977. Ray is survived by his son, Roger and Carol Tobias; grandkids, Greg (Gail) Tobias, Cathy Tibble (Jim), and Diann (Gregg) Davis; great grandkids, Nate (Melissa) Tobias, Clint (Angie) Tobias, Justin (Christy) Tibble, Cody Tibble (Chelsea), Joe Davis (Natalie), and Jeff (Dallas) Davis; great great grandkids, Eastin Tibble and Isaiah Tobias; numerous family members in the Reigler family; and special friends, Julia Dukes, Mitzi Carroll, and Ed Tibble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Bertha Tobias; stepmother, Ada Tobias; stepfather, Otis Boulter; wife, Dora Tobias; second wife, Cleone (Reigler) Tobias; two infant sons; daughter, Barbara Tobias; brother, Lawrence Tobias; and an infant brother. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, or to the American Diabetes Association. Memories and messages may be left at www.koopsfc.com. HASTINGS - Joseph F. Moser, age 60 of Hastings passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1949 in Watervliet, the son of Frank and Nellie (Burkette) Moser. He served in the United States Army from 1968 until he was honorably discharged in 1973. He married Joyce A. Brown, September 16, 1973. He was a supervisor in a packing company until ill health forced his retirement. Joseph is survived by his wife, Joyce Moser, of Hastings; his children that they are very proud of, Michael Brown (Kelly Sullivan) of Kalamazoo, Mark (Carol) Brown of Indiana, Tamara (David) Morin of New York, Shannon (Greg) Ganz of Alabama, Nichole (Timothy) Wood of California; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Jim Moser and Ron Moser; one uncle and the Devita family in Ionia. He was preceded in death by his parents. Respecting his wishes no services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Th.-Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-3 Sun. 12-3 Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 1117 W. Green St. Hastings - Across from Dairy Queen 269-945-5660 Unique Gifts & Collectibles Home Crafters – USA Made Products 77541406 More than 250 packed the Leason Sharpe Hall in May 1961 for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Salute to Industry’ dinner. Sunday Sale From 12-5 50% Off All Handbags, Totes, Flat Wallets, and Men’s Wallets! �Page 6 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Area Obituaries Harry Tabberer HASTINGS - Harry Tabberer, age 88, passed away December 11, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Harry was born on February 25, 1921 in Kingsley to Hollis and Mary (Knight) Tabberer, who preceded him in death. He is survived by Grace, his wife of 59 years and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom (Ruth) Tabberer and Keith (E.J.) Tabberer; sisters, Helen (Gerald) Getman, Ada (Harold) DeBoer, Laura (Harvey) Fausett, Flora (Albert) Priester. Harry was born and raised on a farm near Kingsley in Grand Traverse County; he attended a neighborhood country school and was graduated from Kingsley High School. He joined the Navy in 1942 and was discharged in 1945. After the Navy Harry worked on the farm and also worked at E.W. Bliss in Hastings and retired in 1983. Harry was a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel, Hastings, with Pastor Robert Clinton officiating. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church or Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village of Hastings. Please share a memory with Harry’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Worship Together… Donald Howard Cook Jack (John Raymond) Shay Russell O. Smith SCHOOLCRAFT - Jack (John Raymond) Shay of Schoolcraft and formerly of Hastings made his transition on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born in Hastings to his loving parents, Dan and Madeline (Mary Madeline Durbin) Shay on May 9, 1943. Jack graduated from Hastings High School and lived in Hastings until moving to Schoolcraft four years ago. Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and then served with the National Guard. He (and his dad prior) owned and operated Shay Heating and Cooling in Hastings and for 12 years worked in the Specialty Garage for MDOT doing highway and bridge work. He retired from MDOT in May, 2008. Jack is survived by his wife, Martha A. Stewart (Copeland) whom he married January 1, 1991 and their children, Tammy (Bill) Whipple with grandson Dillon and Craig (Jennifer) Copeland with grandchildren Paige and Kaleb. Jack is also survived by his four children, Keely Shay of Grand Rapids with grandchildren Matthew, Grant and Garrett DeCamp, John R. Shay Jr. of Seattle, Washington, Nicole (Tim) Housler of Mattawan with grandchildren Annie and Luke, and Ryan Shay of Hastings with grandchildren Austin Koning, Danny and Natalie. Jack is also survived by his four siblings, Sharon Duffy of Hastings, Mike (JoAnn) Shay of Battle Creek, Susie Shay, and Shirley Shay-Keeler of Hastings. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. Jack was a member of Hastings American Legion Post #45 and The Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks. Jack took great pride in his country and in serving. Jack loved his friends and family. He is affectionately known as “Gramps” to his family. Jack loved life. He loved music and he loved to sing - especially to John Denver. “He loved to fly kites, build things, fix things, and gave the best hugs.” He loved being outdoors and experiencing it all. He was always thankful. He loved to celebrate and enjoyed everything that brought joy. He loved being Irish. He had a beautiful appreciation and sense of awe for the Universe and everything God has created - especially thunderstorms, “space,” eagles and hawks. He loved to learn and explore and was a teacher by nature. Most of all, he loved to laugh, have fun and to see everyone happy. Services to celebrate Jack were held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 and were officiated by Reverend Vivian Love Kyle at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Military honors were performed by the United States Army at Hicks Cemetery in Battle Creek. Jack is lovingly remembered each day with more thankfulness than words can express for the time that we were blessed to have with him “here” and the wisdom and love that he continues to share with everyone connected to him… VERMONTVILLE - Russell O. Smith, age 92, of Vermontville passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at his Vermontville home. Russell was born in Vermontville on December 16, 1916, the son of the late Frank B. and Sarah (Snore) Smith. Russell was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Vermontville and Nashville Public Schools, graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1933. Russell began his working career working his family farm in Vermontville. He later took over his father’s bus driving position with Nashville Schools. In the early 1960s Russell began working in the custodial department where he faithfully served for 20 years before retiring in 1980. He was the husband of Mary (Dillenbeck) Smith. The couple was married on June 22, 1941 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland. The couple made their home on Russell's family farm in Vermontville where they raised their family together. The couple has been married for over 68 years. Russell loved to help others. His work ethic was more than evident in his willingness to help anyone who was in need. After Russell retired in 1980 he and his wife Mary spent their winters together volunteering at the Youth Haven Ranch in Picacho, Arizona, where Russell contributed to countless hours doing volunteer work. His volunteer work was not limited to just the winters; his summers in Michigan where spent volunteering his skills at Vermontville Bible Church, Youth Haven Ranch in Michigan, and the Ao-Wa-Kyia camps in Stoney Lake, Michigan. Russell is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Mary; a daughter, Carolyn (Larry) Trumble; his sons, Doug (Sue) Smith, Donald (Joan) Smith, Dave (Sheryl) Smith and Duane (Rebecca) Smith; a foster son John (Isla) Harris; four sisters, Marie Fisher, Madelyn Davidson, Donna (Louis) Hickey and Sharon Helliwell; a brother, J. Edgar (Sandy) Smith; 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at The Vermontville Bible Church, in Vermontville at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009 with Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. A private family interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Hosmer Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Youth Haven Ranch, 3796 Perrine Rd., PO Box 97, Rives Junctions, MI 49277. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. 77541227 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd., 2 miles south of Gun Lake, Plainwell. Phone 269664-4377. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday - 9 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 4 yrs. old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m. Prayer together; 9 p.m. Men’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 20 - 10:00 Christmas Around the World program, International Dinner 12:00. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00; Women’s AlAnon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 9452645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r- g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10 a.m. NO Coffee Hour today; 10:05 a.m. Called Congregational Meeting; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 6 p.m. NO Youth Group today. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice. Saturday - 10 a.m. Christmas Play Practice; 5:30 p.m. Blue Christmas Worship Service. Monday - Knit Wits. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M- This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Lillian V. Spencer ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA - Lillian V. Spencer, age 92, Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born in Byron Township, Michigan and moved to this area over 25 years ago from Hastings. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl and daughters, Marilyn and Carolyn. She was a loving mother, who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Robert E. (Susan), Fairfield Glade, TN, James R (Althea), Zephyrhills, FL and Gary L. (Nancy), Hastings; two daughters, Dawn (Michael) Balent, Leesburg, FL and Gwendolyn (Larry) Winans, Zephyrhills; 24 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY DOWLING, MI – Donald Howard Cook, age 87, of Dowling, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Ocala, Fla. after a brief illness. Donald and his wife Louise had wintered for a number of years in Florida, most recently in Silver Springs and had made many friends at the Tall Timber Park and throughout the area. Donald was born at home to Cora (Armstrong) and Fred Cook in Bugbee Corners near Cloverdale on January 3, 1922. He attended Blake Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Donald married M. Louise Arentz in Grand Haven in the Methodist parsonage on March 21, 1941. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and after the war he worked at a number of businesses in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo area as a machinist and millwright at Duplex, Kalamazoo Industrial and Hackett Construction. Don retired in 1984 and he and Louise have since divided their time between Michigan and Florida. Don will be remembered as a man who always had a story. He was able to repair or build most anything. He was blessed with a fine sense of humor and enjoyed music. Donald is survived by his wife of 67 years, Louise; and by his three children, Cora (Bill) Gray of Dowling, Ron (Sandy) Cook of Dowling and Larry (Pam) Cook of Hastings; and his sister, Sarah Anders of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Cook; and brothers, Ralph, Millard, Leon, Burl, Walter and Gerald. Don attended Faith Baptist Church in Forest, Fla. and Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton. Graveside service was held Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Brush Ridge Cemetery near Schultz. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral. com to view and sign Donald's online guest book. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. ��Page 8 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa Saturday, Sebewa Center, United Methodist Church will host a ham and escalloped potatoes dinner at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, the Red Cross blood mobile will be in town again for its bi-monthly visit. Hours are from noon to 5:45 p.m. They are always glad to see donors come through the door. Thursday, Dec. 24, Central United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve service. The Chancel Choir will sing. The service closes with candlelight. A communion service will be part of the evening’s order of worship. Visitors are welcome. First Congregational Church, with Rev. Mark Jarvie, the pastor, will have its annual Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. St. Edwards Church will have 10 p.m. mass with carol singing at 9:30 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist Church will have an open communion service at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Due to the snowstorm and miserable weather last week, the monthly meeting of the local historical society was cancelled, a rare happening. Twenty-five Alethians enjoyed a winter meal together Dec. 8 in Ionia. This was held at 1:30 p.m. so their big rush was over when the Alethians arrived. The women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church met last Wednesday evening for its annual cookie exchange. Lola Haller read a Christmas story. Fellowship hall at Central United Methodist Church was a beehive of activity all week with food stockpiled, boxes folded and sealed, canned goods collected at school, and busy work days on Wednesday and Thursday as workers from several churches came together to sort the hundreds of cans of food and deposit them into the waiting boxes that were marked with the number in each recipients family. On Friday the boxes were wrapped in red cellophane, bows attached, meat certificates and a greeting in an envelope was supplied for each family, and then Saturday was delivery day. The usual group came from the Sunfield SPYs to handle all those boxes marked for Sunfield people and a few on the way there. The Clarksville Lions group had two loyal men who had to make more than one trip. Many boxes were delivered to Woodland. Teams of workers made multiple trips to finish the task before noon. Some groups filled their vehicles and delivered three times and some even made a fourth trip to get everything out of the room. Each family was to get a bag of potatoes. The Community Council had a ton plus 70 pounds of potatoes stacked in the hall on Sunday. Some family groups made multiple trips. Among them the Raynors, Brightons, Brodbecks and Barcrofts. Some teams of men from Central United Methodist Church also made multiple trips. Last week’s attack of a corrections officer at the Carson City facility had two Lake Odessa ties. Sam Olivo grew up here, living with his mother and brothers in the home of his maternal grandparents Felix Sr. Galaviz and wife. A local wrestling tournament is named in memory of his brother, Danny Olivo. The lady to whose home he went for help was Beth Palmer, wife of Rev. Lee. The Palmers were at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church for 14 years in the 1970s and thereabouts and Beth taught in the Lake Odessa Junior High School during some of those years. The Palmers live at the Carson City Christian campground, formerly the United Brethren campground where many retired United Brethren pastors have homes. Many of the homes were formerly summer cottages for the pastors to use during the annual summer camp meeting and annual conference. The campground is on Mt. Hope Road, just over two miles north of Carson City. The prison is three miles south, at the south end of Garlock Road at Boyer Road. The attack on Sam Olivo was very near the death date of Danny Guitterez. Eligio Galaviz and wife Becky were double affected with Dan being a nephew of Becky and Sam being a nephew of Eligio. The Galaviz couple spent time at Sparrow Hospital with Sam until his mother and husband, Margarito Salazar returned from Florida. According to newspaper reports, Sam is slowly improving.; The Rev. Lee Palmer reportedly went to the site of the attack and found the bloodied pick ax. He could see from telltale places on the way back to the campground that Sam had fallen a number of times. His face was not only bloodied but also dirty from his falls when he arrived at the Palmer home. Middleville man to be sentenced next month in prescription case Pleading guilty to one felony count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, Charles Chapman, 34, of Middleville will find himself in court again Jan. 20, 2010, for sentencing. Chapman also pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts, one for operating a motor vehi- cle without security and another for unlawful use of a registration plate. He faces a maximum penalty of four years in jail and a $30,000 fine for the felony charge, one year in jail and/or $500 fine for the motor vehicle security violation and up to 90 days in jail and/or a $100 fine for the registration violation. Chapman said his brother, Cory Chapman, Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Corrections Board, Communications Media Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541414 PUBLIC NOTICE On December 3, 2009, there was tendered for filing with the FCC an application for assignment of the license of FM translator W225BA, Hastings, MI, from Horizon Christian Fellowship to World Radio Link, INC. The translator operates on 92.9 MHz with an effective radiated power of 10 W from a transmitter site at 42° 38' 55.00 North, 85° 17' 13.00" West. The translator will rebroadcast the signal of Station WEMU(FM), 89.1 MHz, Ypsilanti, MI. 77541293 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Mental Health Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 77541033 COUNTY OF BARRY REQUEST FOR BIDS posed as a doctor and called in a Vicodin prescription in his name, something he was unaware of until he picked up the medication at Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville. “At the time, I didn’t know what it was,” Chapman told Judge Fisher Wednesday morning in court. “It was actually for my brother.” • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541408 • NOTICE • The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2010 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 3:00 P.M. on December 22, 2009. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 77540913 All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope as follows: “Sealed bid” and the year/make /description of the vehicle that your bid is for. All sealed bids must be sent to: County Administration, Barry County, 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058, NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM on DECEMBER 22, 2009. Barry County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the County deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. 77541329 by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I wasn’t quite sure I had heard correctly. My friend, a fellow geologist, and I were standing in the swimming lanes of a lap pool where we had stopped to give each other greetings of the season. “My hearing in this ear is a whole lot better,” he had said. Or so I thought. “The surgery replaced the tiny, tiny third bone — the innermost bone — of the ear,” he went on. “It had become ossified, sort of cemented to the rest of my head over the years, so it couldn’t vibrate like it should.” From high school biology, I vaguely remembered three tiny bones in a little chain in the ear, bones that have the task of amplifying sound waves as they enter the ear. Sound waves in air don’t pack nearly the “oomph” as pressure-waves in water, so if you want to hear in air (and most of us do), you need little mechanical amplifiers — which is what the three ear bones are. The third and final tiny bone gives the last boost of amplification and also separates the air we live in from the water that fills and conveys sounds within the inner ear. It’s in that fluid that tiny, tiny hairs respond to pressure-waves and translate them into electrical signals that flow to our brains. That’s the whole goal of an ear, from my point of view as a physical scientist, to translate sound waves into electrical signals. But the system doesn’t work if that last, and most tiny of all, bone cannot flex and move. “The implanted piston goes in and out in place of that last bone. And it works.” my friend said with evident pleasure. “I can hear sopranos again.” Now, in truth, my own hearing, standing in the swimming pool, was problematic because I had misplaced my good earplugs that day. My outer ears — the part you can reach with a Q-tip (although you are not supposed to do so) — had water in them, and shaking my head wasn’t doing much to get the water out. All of that started me thinking about air and fluid in different parts of my ear. But only when I talked to my friend Ken Kardong, biology professor here at Washington State University, did I start to understand that my almost random questions about the matter were unearthing a bit of the long history of life on Earth. Ears are nothing new. Many fish have pretty complicated ears, including fluid-filled inner ears. Fish go back to the Paleozoic Era, the oldest era in the history of life that has complex vertebrate fossils (proper animals with backbones). There was one part of the Paleozoic in which there were many, many fish species in the seas — as we know from the fossil record — but still no complex species at all on land. That’s how early and simple was what we geologists mean by “the early Paleozoic.” When land-loving vertebrates first show up in the fossil record they are amphibians — animals that move from the water to land and back. Reptiles follow amphibians near the end of the Paleozoic, again a fact we know from the fossil record. It’s no surprise that the inner ears of fish would be filled with fluid. And since the inner ear is separated from the other parts of the ear by a bone and seal, you can see how the inner ears of amphibians and then reptiles would likely remain fluid-filled while the outer parts of the ears started to become air-filled. When us fully land-loving mammals come on the scene in the Mesozoic Era — the era dominated by the dinosaurs — we naturally enough have air-filled outer ears and fluidfilled inner ears. We still do. That’s why swimmers need to drain our ears so the outer parts are filled with air. But we also display each day that fluid-filled inner ear that suggests our ancient lineage with earlier animals in the long chain of vertebrates that have lived on Earth for so very long. May your holiday season be filled with nothing but good sounds — that you can well and truly hear. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. A library of earlier Rock Doc columns is available at www.RockDoc.wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. POLICE BEAT Gas ‘n’ go suspect nabbed Hastings Police have identified a suspect responsible in the theft of gasoline from two Hastings gas stations. The suspect, a 48-year-old Hastings man, was caught on a surveillance camera obtaining $35 worth of gas at the Family Fare gas station and then leaving without paying for it on Dec. 10. He is the same suspect in a gas theft at the Shell station Nov. 24 from which he obtained $51 in gas and left without paying. The investigating officer posted the suspect’s photo at area police agencies, and he was identified by a Barry County corrections officer. The suspect was interviewed and admitted to police that he had stolen the gas. A warrant request has been forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. Flying feathers lands double citation • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Tax Allocation Board, General Public Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 9451284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 77541025 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Agriculture Interest Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541417 Barry County will accept bids for the sale of the following vehicle (estimated mileage listed) 1984 GMC Gruman - 268,286 miles. Vehicle will be sold AS-IS. Vehicle is available for review at: Barry County Sheriff’s Department 1212 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Now Hear This NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 15, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. 77536574 Nicholas Crump, 39, of Delton was issued two citations by Barry County Animal Control when a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to his neighbor’s house after several ducks and chickens had been killed. According to the report, multiple trails of dog prints were found in and around the coop, and a plywood section of the structure had been broken. The deputy followed the tracks to an outside fenced-in dog pen. Crump admitted that his dogs had been loose and voluntarily turned over three puppies to animal control. Thieves make easy work of unlocked vehicles Barry County Sheriff Deputies received several reports Dec. 8 of larceny from vehicles in the 4000 and 7000 blocks of Walnut Ridge Road in Johnstown Township. A white Ford Explorer was reported in the area of the thefts. All the vehicles were unlocked at the time of the crimes, which occurred around 5 a.m. A GPS unit, tool box and wallet were among the items stolen. The thieves also removed a CD player from the dashboard of one of the vehicles before stealing the system. Hastings man arrested after driving erratically Hastings Police stopped a motorist for driving erratically during the early morning hours of Dec. 12 in the 100 block of East Green Street. After making contact with the driver, identified as Robert Marcusse, 25, from Hastings, the officer said it was immediately obvious that Marcusse had been consuming intoxicants. After further investigation, Marcusse was found to have a blood alcohol level of .22 percent. He was placed under arrest on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Pair not arrested for offenses An incorrect headline was published in last week’s Banner Police Beat due to a production error. Laura Szczepanek and Michael Calabrese were not arrested, but were ticketed for their offenses. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 9 Schools face more homeless students than ever before by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer A true recession has no selection process. People in all walks of life are affected. That has certainly been true recently. The number of students classified as homeless has more than doubled for some area school districts. How the districts are dealing with these increasing numbers is a source of concern for many administrators. Under the McKinney-Vento Act through the Michigan Department of Education, districts are required to report the number of homeless students and remove any obstacles that would interfere with their education. During the past few years, only three or four students have been put into the “homeless “category in the Maple Valley School District. This year, those numbers have not just doubled, it has multiplied nine times. Currently, 36 students are classified as homeless, though that number changes almost daily said Superintendent Kim Kramer. Most of those students are in families that have doubled up with friends or relatives. Teenagers who no longer live at home make up the majority of those who are not doubled-up. Kramer said helping those students both in and out of the classroom is a focus for the district. “It’s pretty hard to sit and learn when you don’t know where you are going to sleep or where you’ll get your next meal,” said Kramer. The McKinney-Vento Act also requires that districts make equal education available to those students and have a designated employee in charge of managing homeless students and their education. For Maple Valley, Linda Gaber became the homeless-student liaison this year. She retired from the district in the spring after a career as kindergarten teacher. Kramer said part of Gaber’s role, along with reporting to the state, is to help the students in the most inconspicuous way possible. “There are a variety of things we can do to help them, such as transportation or clothing assistance,” said Kramer. “We can help them without making a big deal of it.” The reporting paperwork for the act is turned in to the Michigan Department of Education and includes more than a dozen categories for homeless status. Living with family, separated from family, foster care pending, runaway, abandoned and throwaway are some of the categories. Throwaway students include those who are kicked out of their home for any number of reasons, including pregnancy, family conflicts or drug and alcohol abuse. Steve Scoville is the homeless coordinator in the Delton School District and is working to help 53 students who are currently categorized as homeless. He said the main purpose of a homeless liaison is to ensure that students have access to the same quality education, regardless of their status. That often means working out transportation for the students, a pricey obligation. “The frustrating part of the McKinney-Vento with the requirements is that they’re really unfunded mandates. The act requirements far exceed the funding,” said Scoville. Up from 25 homeless students last year, Scoville said the increases many districts are seeing are due in part to the economy and in part to training staff on the McKinney-Vento Act. “Awareness and training have added to that number, but certainly the economy has added to it as well,” said Scoville. In Hastings, Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek serves as the liaison and said there are between four and six students in the district who are technically considered homeless. This number has doubled from last year. Looking at families who are doubled up, however, brings that number up to around 41 students, said Vliek. Along with free or reduced meals and helping the students keep track of immunizations, Vliek said the district is fortunate to have another resource to turn to when they are in need. “We’re lucky enough in the Calhoun Intermediate School District that we’re in a grant consortium, so if we need additional help such as backpack supplies or even bedding, we can apply for it through the grant,” said Vliek. Community organizations have eased the burden on the district, said Vliek, by bringing their resources into the schools. Two nights a week, sack lunches are packed for families, providing meals for students who may otherwise go without. Working with their intermediate school districts and local organizations on the students’ behalf, the liaisons in the districts are charged with providing a consistent education to each student. “Our goal is to ensure that these students have access to the same education and any barriers because of their homeless situation are removed or lessened,” said Scoville. Mari Price is the homeless liaison for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. She said that district has between 10 and 12 homeless students currently. She said she is uncertain if the district is counting these students better now, but she thinks it is a stable number. The Thornapple Kellogg district interviews students, provides free breakfasts and lunches, provides supplemental services and provides these students access to existing community support services. Middleville company receives patent for 360-degree imaging system LumenFlow announced Wednesday that it has been granted a U.S. patent for its 360Degree View Imaging System which offers single-image analysis of the interior or exterior of any cylindrical surface. The device is being utilized in quality control for automotive and engineering applications and has potential in the medical device and medical quality and safety industries, according to a press release from the Middleville company. By utilizing a ring of LEDs to illuminate the surface, a specially integrated camera and a compound conical reflector lens, the 360-Degree View Imaging System allows for inspection of the full circumference of any cylindrical surface area in one high-resolution image. This enables automated systems to check for quality measures down to 40 microns as verification for quality assessments or for use in a variety of applications where a precise view and measurement is required, according to the press release. “We are happy to have the recognition and protection for our proprietary invention offered by the patent process,” said Brain Zatzke, director of manufacturing for LumenFlow. “Our system is a unique advancement for this type of application. Existing systems share problems of low resolution, optical distortion and aberrations. The benefit of our 360-Degree View Imaging System is the ability to view and measure areas of interest at a speed and accuracy not possible with other devices.” The imaging technology was originally designed for use in a quality-control device for examining the underside of valve seats for General Motors to ensure the seats are pressed properly in the cylinder heads. The technology has potential applications for use in other industries, including the medical field. For example, the 360-Degree View Imaging System could allow pharmaceutical packing companies to ensure that the tamper-proof seal on pill bottles are properly fixed or whether the tabs on locking pill bottle caps are intact. Another promising application LumenFlow is actively pursing is to create a miniature-scale version of the device that would allow physicians to see 360-degree views inside the body via a borescope. Current technology only provides physicians with a forward view. The device won an honorable mention from NASA Tech Briefs Create the Future Design Contest earlier this year. The patent is U.S. Patent No. 7636204. Established in 2000, LumenFlow (www.lumenflow.com) is a photonic engineering and manufacturing company that provides design, development and manufacturing services across a variety of photonics disciplines including optical, mechanical, electronic and manufacturing. Foundation gives $15,000 grant to Red Cross for transportation services The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids has received a $15,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The grant, given to the Red Cross Transportation services, will pay to maintain and operate two vans to transport Barry County residents to medical appointments. Red Cross Transportation Services transport nearly 1,500 clients each year in Kent and Barry counties, driving more than 365,000 miles on over 22,000 trips. This is the second year of the program in Barry County. “We are so grateful for the generosity of the Barry Community Foundation so that we may continue to provide exemplary service to the residents in Barry County,” said Cheryl Bremer, CEO of the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids. An anonymous donor contributed $10,000 recently to begin a local fund for transportation services. Local Red Cross services would not be possible without nearly 30 volunteers in Barry County, she said. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or who would like more information on the transportation services may call 616-456-8661 or visit online at www.redcrossggr.org. Space heater possible cause of fire Thornapple Township Emergency Services responded to the scene of a structure fire at 2308 Vista Point Drive early Sunday morning, De. 6. Once on the scene, firefighters discovered Please note our special HOLIDAY HOURS: the house trailer at the address to be fully engulfed in flames. No one was home at the time, and it appears the fire was caused by an electric space heater that was left on. No injuries were reported, though the trailer was a complete loss. Hastings Fire, Martin Fire, Hopkins Fire, Orangeville Fire, Wayland Fire, Woodland Fire departments and Thornapple EMS assisted on the call. It took more than four hours to completely extinguish the flames. Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve Day – Close at 1 pm Friday, December 25th Christmas Day – CLOSED Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Day – Close at 5 pm Friday, January 1st New Year’s Day – CLOSED 150 W. Court Street (269) 945-2401 HastingsCityBank.com Hastings City Bank Member FDIC ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! 77541401 COURT NEWS Brandon Alan Hammond, 29, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to one count of larceny from a building and for a probation violation. Hammond was sentenced Dec. 10 in 5th Circuit Court under Judge James Fisher to 60 months of probation and 11 months in jail. He was also assessed $500 in court costs, $428 in reimbursements, $60 to the crime victim rights fund, $742 in restitution, $60 in state minimum costs and $200 toward the drug court fund. The balance of the jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of $250. Daniel Jay Wright, 43, of Nashville pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, less then 25 grams, second offense. On Oct. 15, Wright was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was sentenced last week to six months in jail by Judge Fisher. Wright also was ordered to spend 36 months on probation and to attend substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. He was assessed $60 crime victim rights fund, $68 state minimum costs, $500 court costs and $360 in probation fees. The last 90 days of the jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of $628. Angela Maria Christiansen, 18, of Hastings, was sentenced for attempted larceny from a building by Judge Fisher in 5th circuit court last week. The charge stems from an incident when Christiansen aided and abetted the crime of larceny in a dwelling by stealing DVDs. She was sentenced to 12 months of probation, 45 days in jail, $60 in crime victim rights fees, $68 state minimum, $250 court costs and $18 in restitution. Michael John Heany, 21, of Middleville pleaded guilty to one count of breaking and entering into a garage with intent to commit larceny on Aug. 9. Heany was sentenced last week to six months in jail, 36 months of probation, $60 crime victim costs, $68 state minimum costs and $200 in court costs. He also was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. James Anthony Broestler, 26, was sentenced to spend 38 to 180 months in prison for home invasion, second degree, habitual offender status. This was Broestler’s second conviction for home invasion. The felony charge resulted in $60 in crime victim rights fines, $68 state minimum costs, $500 in court costs and $2,321 in restitution. On Oct. 21, Broestler entered a dwelling on Leinaar Road with the intent to commit larceny. The defendant was lodged at the Barry County Jail until sentencing last week under Judge Fisher in circuit court. Derrick Lee Brewer, 27, of Allegan pleaded guilty to one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and one count of larceny from a building before Judge Fisher in circuit court last week. Brewer was sentenced to six months in jail for each count and 24 months of probation. He was assessed $60 crime victim rights fees, $68 state minimum costs for each count, $500 court costs, $7,174 restitution and $240 in probation fees. The balance of the jail sentence may be suspended upon payment of $2,000, and the defendant is allowed to reside in Ohio. Charles Alan Davis, 19, of Dowling, was sentenced last week to three months in jail and 12 months of probation for possessing the controlled substance Alprazolam Sept. 17. He also was ordered to pay $60 in crime victim rights, $68 state minimum costs, $500 court costs and $120 in probation fees. Probation may be terminated if the defendant enlists in the military and no further violations occur. The last two months of jail time may be suspended upon payment of $628. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale In Memoriam Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 In Loving Memory of HEATHER RICHIE You are in our hearts always! We love you & miss you everyday! 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 77524024 �Page 10 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Ginger L. Adgate, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 1666 MCCANN ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-539-7400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Ginger L. Adgate also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: December 17, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77541382 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Roger L Bird and Michele R Bird, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11958 Lakeridge Dr, Wayland, MI 49348-8844. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 298748F01 77541263 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas X Peck and Sandra L Peck, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2004, and recorded on May 13, 2004 in instrument 1127507, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six And 94/100 Dollars ($184,166.94), including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Thence North 220 feet, Thence West 620 feet, Thence South 220 feet, Thence East 620 feet to place of beginning, all in Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291986F01 77540868 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Bernard Hause and Katherine Paulsen, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4013 Swift Rd, Nashville, MI 490739710. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 174291F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Corey L Bumford and Tonya Bumford, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8442 E M 79 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073-8707. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 298297F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Theresa Bloomberg and Todd A. Bloomberg, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8666 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080-9220. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 193371F02 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Troy Hill and Stacey L Hill, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2917 Beaver Trl, Middleville, MI 493339109. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 298699F01 77541266 77541257 77541325 77541254 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Stacy Johnson and Dean R Johnson, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 122 W Francis St, Nashville, MI 49073-8529. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 297864F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Steven J Vander Kam and Jeanine Vandekam, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 12073 W M 179 Hwy, Wayland, MI 49348-9311. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 298942F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Brian Speck and Amy Speck, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 7794 Bowens Mill Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-8262. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1304 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 297518F01 77541323 77541272 77541248 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LORETTA HALSEY and STEPHEN HALSEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2005, and recorded on January 9, 2006, in Document No. 1158708, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($81,184.93), including interest at 8.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ALSO THAT PORTION OF VACATED HANOVER STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3366972 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009 77540999 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY BORROWER(S): Steven E. Forbes 4168 Thornapple Hills Dr. Middleville, Michigan 49333 Borrower is in default on a Mortgage dated March 7, 2008. Pursuant to State law, MCLA 600.3205a, please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the person to contact and who has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification is: UNION BANK, 933 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849, (616) 374-8829. You may bring an action in Circuit Court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date of this notice mailed to you on even date herewith. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan, the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. If you have previously agreed to modify your loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. You have the right to contact an attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney you may contact the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-968-0738. Notice given by: Timothy L. Tromp, 501 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, (269) 948-9400. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: December 7, 2009 Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY: TIMOTHY L. TROMP, P.C. P41571 501 West State Street Hastings, MI 49058 C:timclient/realestate/foreclosure/modnotforbes1 BY: Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel C. Waybrant and Evita R. Waybrant, husband and wife, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2004 and recorded August 27, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133102, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 83/100 Dollars ($137,550.83) including interest at 9.83% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the center of Moe Road, 20 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 for place of beginning; thence South 10 rods; thence East 32 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541391 File No. 514.0139 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven G. Ehrhardt, a married person, to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 2, 2002 and recorded September 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1087317, and Re-recorded to add legal description on April 4, 2003 in Document Number 1101481, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen and 70/100 Dollars ($112,818.70) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing the Southeast corner of the East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnston Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 feet, thence North 371 feet, thence East 244 feet, thence South 371 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541361 File No. 326.0371 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally Jo Peterson, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2006, and recorded on December 4, 2006 in instrument 1173429, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dba Americas Servicing Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($91,229.90), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Easterly 66 feet of Lot 6, Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541333 File #294309F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Linda Garbow, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 3240 N M 37 Hwy, Middleville, MI 49333-9249. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1312 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 14, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 14, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 297869F01 77541321 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott M. Oakes, a single man and Heather Bellows. a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2003 and recorded May 15, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104392, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 33/100 Dollars ($125,609.33) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 72, 73, 84 and 85 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 60 of Plats Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0870 77540960 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 200707270000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and 95/100 Dollars ($115,994.95) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 40, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 285.8314 77541371 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of DELILA J. RINE, Trust dated April 7, 2003. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DELILA J. RINE, born February 5, 1930, who lived at 359 North M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan died November 19, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of DELILA J. RINE TRUST, and dated April 7, 2003, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Dawn M. Phillips was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn M. Phillips the named trustee at 588 Gaskill Road, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: December 11, 2009 Robert L. Byington 222 W. Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Dawn M. Phillips 588 Gaskill Road 77541345 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert Encinas aka Gilbert M Encinas and Katherine Encinas husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2003, and recorded on July 7, 2003 in instrument 1107957, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 19/100 Dollars ($143,165.19), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 4, Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 27, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291806F01 77540965 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karl L. Golnek and Suzanne Golnek, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded March 10, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142532, and Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal description submitted to and recorded by Barry County Records., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-R3, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R3 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($259,127.90) including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 34 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, except commencing 46 rods West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8, thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 4 rods to beginning. Also except, commencing 145 feet East of the North 1/4 post of said Section 8 for a point of beginning; thence East 66 feet; thence South 800 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 500 feet; thence East 134 feet; thence North 300 feet to beginning. Also, the East 28 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8, except commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 8; thence West 470 feet, thence South 663.4 feet; thence East 470 feet; thence North 663.4 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540709 File No. 356.3007 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Donna Miller, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11393 3 Mile Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080-8802. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 299564F01 77541251 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L Quist and Katherine V Quist, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007, and recorded on March 13, 2007 in instrument 1177443, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Five And 44/100 Dollars ($141,905.44), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Old Farm Village, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293231F01 77541050 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2002, and recorded on October 2, 2002, at Instrument No. 1088561 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight and 55/100 Dollars ($30,638.55), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540982 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Scott D. Buskirk and Amanda J. Livingston 6750 Keyes Road Bellevue, MI 49021 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 426.0906 77541354 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on October 16, 2007, by Andrew T. Dreisbach, a single man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 18, 2007, in Instrument No. 200710180003198 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen and 34/100 Dollars ($141,218.34), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 40, OAKWOOD SHORES NO. 2, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 79, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 12315 Oakwood Shores, Wayland, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 77540855 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew A. Milbourn, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2007 and recorded July 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1183076, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight and 73/100 Dollars ($91,388.73) including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 22, Town 22 North, Range 7 West, distant South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 112 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 22; thence North 20 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West 148.91 feet along the Northeasterly line of lands deeded to the State of Michigan for highway purposes; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds West 330.71 feet along the East line of M-66; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds East 368 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 470 feet to the South line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds West 316.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to easement, reservations, restrictions and limitations of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 617.1795 77540753 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Edward J Porter, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2826 Panama Dr, Delton, MI 49046-9109. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 299109F01 77541269 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110976, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial Services by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred TwentyThree and 34/100 Dollars ($83,923.34) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 283.0440 77540879 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jonathan A. Hurless and Lori A. Hurless, husband and wife, to First Franklin a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2005 and recorded April 18, 2005 in Instrument Number 1144979, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2005-FFH1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Four and 08/100 Dollars ($253,874.08) including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East, 4063.14 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 1; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East, 644.53 feet along the North line of Chippewa Trail according to the recorded plat of Alegonquin Shores as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 54 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East 254.02 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 248.06 feet; thence Southerly 83.71 feet along the centerline of Hammond Road and the arc of a curve to the left, the radius of which is 256.82 feet and the chord of which bears South 10 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West, 83.34 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds West, 171.94 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds West, 234.55 feet along said North line of Chippewa Trail to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540743 File No. 269.5225 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, at Instrument No. 1073607, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 66/100 Dollars ($60,633.66), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540987 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Yates and Catherine R. Yates, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2003 and recorded October 21, 2003 in Instrument Number 1115968, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificate holders CWMBS 2003-59 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Forty-One and 96/100 Dollars ($119,041.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 100 feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 34 seconds East 292.76 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds East 285.87 feet along the South line of the North 22.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 6; thence South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 190.84 feet along said North-South 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 387.60 feet to the place of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541386 File No. 617.2037 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daryl L. Brodbeck, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2008 and recorded June 30, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806300006729, and An Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five and 26/100 Dollars ($159,885.26) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, thence North along the East line of said Section 2105 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 725 feet; thence North 430 feet; thence East 725 feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line 430 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77541055 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5569 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($222,308.94), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #220890F03 77541230 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE CONSULTING Tim Rittersdorf Licensed Insurance Counselor P.O. Box 42, Lowell, MI 49331 TCRittersdorf@aol.com SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING December 1, 2009 Meeting called to order 7:00. Approved minutes of regular board meeting held on November 3, 2009. Treasurer’s report received and put on file. Correspondence received. Approved transfer of $2825.00 from contingency fund. Fire received and put on file. Public Comment received. Commissioner’s report received. Approved 2010 calendar. Approved Mike Linsea for Board of Review member. Approve paying of the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77541278 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald B. Kahler and Linda K. Kahler, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 28, 2008 in instrument 200802280001829, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($156,124.98), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 412 feet of the following description: A parcel of land in the East 26 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 13 which lies 1220 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 13; thence due South 812 feet; thence West 429 feet; thence due North 812 feet; thence due East 429 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293081F01 77541014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Doxtader and Teresa M. Doxtader, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2006, and recorded on February 6, 2007 in instrument 1176107, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Loan Trust 2007-8XS as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Four Hundred Three And 04/100 Dollars ($90,403.04), including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot(s) 6, Block 10, H.J. Kenfield's Addition to the Village, now City, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9; thence North 67.50 feet along the West line of said Lot 6; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 11 seconds East 83.10 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 67.50 feet to the South line of Lot 7 of said Plat; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540681 File #223016F04 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 0925449-DE Estate of Miriam A. Wirsch, Deceased. Date of birth: 07/28/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Miriam A. Wirsch, who lived at 614 Barfield Drive, Apt. 10, Hastings, Michigan died 10/10/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ann C. Kumia, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, MI and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/11/2009 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Ann C. Kumia 496 Pitt Court 77541347 Odenton, Maryland 21113 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William T. Quick Individually and as Attorney in Fact for Tonette C. Quick, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage a Division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005 in instrument 1145482, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Six And 22/100 Dollars ($138,306.22), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 13 of Hickory Grove, a Condominiom, According to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 660 on Page 303, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and Designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan N0. 7, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The Described land also included the Mobile/Manufactured Home Affixed thereto and More Particularly Described as Fallows:1997 Fleetwood, Serial Number: NFLV55AB04166BJ13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #299307F01 77541316 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Oly and Marie Ann C. Oly, husband and wife, to Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2000 and recorded November 27, 2000 in Instrument Number 1052302, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument Number 1102321., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand FiftyFour and 68/100 Dollars ($199,054.68) including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C-1: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 08 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along the East line of Lot 3 of said plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 degrees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerly line of Oakwood Drive; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183.00 foot radius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly line of Lot 1 of said plat of Pinewood Estates; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said plat to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541366 File No. 310.7033 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to George Kent, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4301 W Joy Rd, Shelbyville, MI 49344-9425. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 299394F01 77541275 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Balyeat and Lauretta Balyeat, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2006, and recorded on December 26, 2006 in instrument 1174336, and rerecorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174590, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Maiden Lane Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2008-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 75/100 Dollars ($114,335.75), including interest at 8.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1171 and 1172 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294927F01 77541236 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen R. Childers and Felisha J. Childers, his wife, to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 23, 1998 and recorded August 13, 1998 in Instrument Number 1016462, and re-recorded to correct legal 10/16/1998 in Instrument Number 1019485, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Seven and 92/100 Dollars ($65,127.92) including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as beginning at a point on the North Section line South 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 second West 758.00 feet from the North one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds West 199.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 seconds West 252.39 feet to the centerline of Kellogg Road; thence along the centerline of Kellogg Road North 34 degrees 21 minutes 55 seconds East 235.53 feet to the North line of Section 36; thence along said Section line North 89 degrees 30 minutes 01 seconds East 122.02 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540738 File No. 241.5644 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 09-25469-DE Estate of DONNA JEAN JOHNSON. Date of Birth: September 26, 1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DONNA JEAN JOHNSON, who lived at WOODLAND MEADOWS, HASTINGS, MI 49058, Michigan died November 10, 2008. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to KATHY WARNER, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 10 Dec 2009 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 948-2900 KATHY WARNER 7494 BURRSTON COURT CALEDONIA, MI 49316 (616) 299-3434 77541327 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua Knauss, a single man and Laura Denisty, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2008, and recorded on October 10, 2008 in instrument 200810100009957, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Member First Mortgage, LLC successor by merger to Member First Family of Companies, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Fifty-Five And 32/100 Dollars ($115,055.32), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Fifteen (15) and the South Fofty-two (42) feet of Lot Thirteen (13) of Block Nine (9) of the Lincoln Park Addition to-the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. according to the recorded Flat thereot; The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540704 File #294532F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a Future Advance Mortgage (hereinafter “Mortgage”) and various related Notes (hereinafter “Notes”) made by RICHARD L. TERPSTRA, a married man (hereinafter “Mortgagor”), whose address is 1251 146th Avenue, Wayland, Michigan 49348, to SELECT BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (hereinafter “Mortgagee”) whose address is 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, which Mortgage is dated October 14, 2004, and recorded on October 26, 2004, in the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, at Document No. 1136148. As of December 17, 2009, the amount due under the Mortgage and related loan documents, made by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee (collectively “Loan Documents”) is the sum of THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 75/100 ($340,376.75) DOLLARS including interest on the Notes at rates of interest as provided in the Notes. This sum will increase as additional interest, costs, expenses, and attorneys fees accrue under the Loan Documents and which are permitted under Michigan law after the date set forth below. Forty-five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars of the total principal amount due under the Loan Documents is secured by the Mortgage, plus any interest, fees and charges, and any protective advances paid by the Mortgagee. Under the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan, on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. The parcel subject to the Mortgage which is being sold is located at and commonly known as 4772 Torsten Drive (fka 4762 Beatrice Street), Shelbyville, Michigan, said parcel being located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and legally described as follows: Parcel No. 08-11-040-006-00 Lot 8 of Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 68, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Section 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 MORTGAGEE: SELECT BANK 60 MONROE CENTER GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 Drafted by: R. Ryan McNally Attorney for Mortgagee Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. 171 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 900B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77541376 (616) 254-8400 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE OF BORROWER’S RIGHTS THIS NOTICE CONCERNS Harvey F. Leaf and Dawn C. Leaf (“BORROWER”) REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9240 Cox Rd Bellevue MI 49021. YOUR DEBT MAY HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING. THIS PUBLICATION IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPED TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY NOTICE OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW.THE BORROWER HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A MEETING WITH INDEPENDENT BANK AND SHOULD CONTACT Coni B AT 616.642.6111 TO SCHEDULE A MEETING IF DESIRED. THIS PERSON HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE AGREEMENTS UNDER MCL 3205b AND MCL 3205c. THE BORROWER MAY CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR BY VISITING THE MSHDA WEBSITE (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/) OR BY CALLING THE MSHDA (1-866-946-7432). IF THE BORROWER REQUESTS A MEETING WITH THE PERSON DESIGNATED ABOVE WITHIN THE STATUTORY PERIOD, FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS WILL NOT BE COMMMENCED UNTIL 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THAT NOTICE WAS MAILED TO THE BORROWER. IF THE BORROWER AND THE PERSON DESIGNATED ABOVE REACH AN AGREEMENT TO MODIFY THE BORROWER’S MORTGAGE LOAN, THE MORTGAGE WILL NOT BE FORECLOSED IF THE BORROWER ABIDES BY THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. THE BORROWER HAS THE RIGHT TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY. THE MICHIGAN STATE BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 1-800-9680738. 77541314 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle D Haywood, single, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2006, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 1175629, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Six And 25/100 Dollars ($75,126.25), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 Assessor's Plat Number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, on page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292040F01 77540977 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE -- Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Desiree L. Newburn to Omni Family Credit Union n/k/a Omni Community Credit Union dated February 10, 2004, and recorded on February 17, 2004 as Document No. 1122324 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $151,762.32. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on January 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East door, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, MI. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6.65 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33‚45" EAST 1107.18 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 04'30" EAST 996.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51‚ 45" EAST 221.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 04'45" WEST 997.27 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34'45" WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 221.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 1265 Luce Rd., Battle Creek. MI., 49017. During the one year immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324!(a), in which ease the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Omni Community Credit Union Dated: December 13, 2009 By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo. MI 49009 77541349 269/382-3703 John and Debra Mays, Husband and Wife have defaulted on a Mortgage for the real property known as: 620 West Madison, Hastings, MI 49058 This Notice is to inform you that you have the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage serv¬icer. Jamie Stauffer has been designated by them as the person to con¬tact who has authority to determine your eligibility for a mortgage modification. Debbie Mays and John Mays may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michi¬gan State Housing Development Author¬ity's (MSHDA) website at www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at (866) 946-7432. That if Debbie Mays and John Mays request a meeting with the person designated above, within 14 days, foreclosure proceedings will not commence until 90 days after the date a notice was mailed to them. That if Debbie Mays and John Mays and the designated person reach an agreement to modify the mort¬gage loan, the mortgage will not be fore¬closed if Debbie Mays and John Mays abide by the terms of the agreement. Debbie Mays and John Mays have the right to contact an attor¬ney. You may contact the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer referral service (800) 9680738. Dated: December 17, 2009 By: Michael I. Rich (P-41938) Attorney for Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 77541384 WWR# 10029178 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Heather Hoffman, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 4407 E Orchard St, Delton, MI 49046-9527. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 15, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 15, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541343 File # 300210F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Ronald Traylor, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6278 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, MI 49344-9657. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1311 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 11, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 11, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 299914F01 77541260 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Spongberg, a married man and Summer Spongberg, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2007, and recorded on November 21, 2007 in instrument 20071121-0004472, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Four And 93/100 Dollars ($92,324.93), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 6, Block 62, excepting therefrom the South 47 feet, Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. Parcel 2: The South 47 feet of Lot 6, Block 62 of the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77540687 File #223532F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Ann Mishler, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135515, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy And 69/100 Dollars ($52,370.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner, Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence North along the West line of said Section 5, a distance of 450 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing North along said line 424.50 feet; Thence East 264 feet; Thence South 424.50 feet; Thence West 264 feet to the West line of Section 5 and the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292711F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory Vanderwal, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2005, and recorded on May 26, 2005 in instrument 1147121, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 97/100 Dollars ($88,496.97), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Section 17, 363.5 feet East of the North one-quarter post thereof for the Place of Beginning, and running thence South 0 degrees 55 minutes West, 222.2 feet; thence East 310.4 feet, thence North 0 degrees 55 minutes East 222.2 feet; thence West 310.4 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541242 File #156895F03 77540938 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Klesko, a Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 1, 2005 in instrument 1142108, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand One And 22/100 Dollars ($20,001.22), including interest at 12.12% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron stake which is North 61 Degrees 00 Minutes East 22.00 Feet from the Southeast corner of the plat of the First Addition of Gwin's Grove; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes 87.0 Feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes East 62.0 Feet; thence South 45 Degrees 00 Minutes West 122.00 Feet; thence North 28 Degrees 30 Minutes West 62.0 Feet to the Southwest corner of the land recorded in Liber 129 of Plats for Barry County on Page 637; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly line of said land 122.00 Feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. Subject to easements, use building and other restrictions of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294344F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally J Hicks, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 06/100 Dollars ($72,922.06), including interest at 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 3 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on Page 55, excepting therefrom the East part of said Lot described as; beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees West 73 feet; thence South 10 degrees 15 minutes East 83.95 feet to point on South line of said Lot 1 which lies 55 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due North along the East line of said Lot 1, 106.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292763F01 77541296 77540970 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason B. Bush and Heather Bush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 26, 2006 in instrument 1171909, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight And 79/100 Dollars ($122,008.79), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing on the East side of the Highway 57 rods 14 links South the West 1/4 post; thence East 11 1/2 rods; thence South 22 rods 11 links more or less; thence West 13 1/2 rods to the center of the Highway; thence North 15 rods 23 links; thence East 2 rods to the East side of the highway; thence North 6 1/2 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292392F01 77540992 �Page 14 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason D. Brinkhuis and Jennifer L. Brinkhuis aka Jennifer Brinkhuis , husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 1, 2003 and recorded February 10, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121993 and an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five and 63/100 Dollars ($196,795.63) including interest at 5.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section, except the South 460 feet of the East 460 feet of said Section; also, except the South 460 feet of the West 330 feet of said Section. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5597 77540873 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alfredo Salas-Rodriguez, married, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2007, and recorded on February 28, 2007 in instrument 200702280002482, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 05/100 Dollars ($217,784.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 1324.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 528.00 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 858.00 feet along the East line of the West 528 feet of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 59.67 feet; thence Easterly 149.82 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 18 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds and a chord bearing South 80 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 149.14 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 833.51 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 206.93 feet along said South line to the point of beginning, together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes described as a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 466.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement centerline description; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet; thence Southeasterly 356.65 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347.55 feet to the radius point of a 60.00 foot radius turn-around and the point of ending of said easement centerline description. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541338 File #226725F02 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT BROWN, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006, and recorded on April 7, 2006, in Document No. 1162326, and assigned by said mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($181,997.89), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1 / 4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 1310.70 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 396.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST 594.14 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST 440.01 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST 330.55 FEET FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST 593.74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 440.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY OVER THAT PART LYING WEST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 FEET EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF MOE ROAD. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 18, 2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3351615 11/26/2009, 12/03/2009, 12/10/2009, 77540693 12/17/2009 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E. Van Buren and Robin L. Van Buren, husband and wife as tenants by the entireties, to National Mortgage Network, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179458, and re-recorded to amend legal description 5/10/2007 in Instrument Number 1180345, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-6 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three and 88/100 Dollars ($163,823.88) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point in the center of the highway 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, running thence East 20 rods; thence South 5 rods; thence West 20 rods to the center of the highway thence North along the center of the highway, 5 rods to the place of beginning subject to easement of the center of the highway, 5 road to the place of beginning subject to easement of the public in use of the highway on the west side thereof excepting therefrom commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, thence East 120.73 feet parallel with continuing East 21.04 feet, there South 3.64 feet, therence West 21.94 thence North, 3.94 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3214 77541356 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC B. PRYOR and SHARON L. HABIN, MARRIED, to UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2002, and recorded on May 13, 2008, in Document No. 20080513-0005151, and re-recorded on June 8, 2009 in Document No. 200906080006030, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($41,585.59), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AT SHORE OF LONG LAKE AND ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 AND 1 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 215 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE NORTH 56 DEGREES EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES WEST 109 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 65 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 66 AND 1 / 4 DEGREES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1, OF THE NORTHEAST BLOCK OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF KENYON'S OAK GROVE. ALSO A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4THS DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES, EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 1 / 4 DEGREES, EAST 215 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 66 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 53 1 / 2 DEGREES, WEST 118 1 / 2 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES, EAST 109 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca J. Bobilya, a single woman, to National City Mortgage Services Company, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded October 31, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090652, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank NA by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Three and 84/100 Dollars ($70,103.84) including interest at 7.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, and the centerline of Highway M-43 as now exists; said point lying 2653.16 feet East and 959.05 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21; thence 359.70 feet along the arc of a curve right and center of M-43 whose chord bears South 58 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds West, 357.78 feet and whose radius measures 1002.26 feet; thence South 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds West, along said center line 212.30 feet to the Northwest corner of property owned by "Noud": Recorded in Liber 401, Page 139, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West, parallel with the North-South 1/4 line and on Noud's West line, a distance of 417.24 feet; thence South 82 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West, 828.93 feet to a point which intersects the existing center line of Highway M-43 and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section; thence 74.68 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 1878.15 feet and chord bears North 39 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds East, 74.67 feet; thence North 38 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.23 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right; thence 482.80 feet along the arc of said curve right, whose radius measures 889.81 feet and chord bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 40 seconds East, 476.90 feet; thence North 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds East along said centerline, 369.63 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for road purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541396 File No. 401.0400 77541060 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Thayer and Sally Thayer, husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 200710100002915, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($89,988.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The East 1/2 Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As Follows, Commencing At The South 1/4 Post Of Said Section 35, Thence North 89 Degrees 22 Minutes West 658.82 Feet To The 1/16th Line; Thence North 0 Degrees 24 Minutes East 764 Feet Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning, Thence South 78 Degrees 4 Minutes East 87 Feet, Thence North 59 Degrees 8 Minutes East 153.65 Feet To The Right Of Way Marker On The South Side Of M79, Thence Northwesterly Along Said Right-Of-Way To The Aforesaid 1/16th Line, Thence South Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294346F01 77541301 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bonnie A. Shanley and David Shanley, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of March, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of June, 2007 in Liber Document No. 1181243 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Four & 42/100 ($307854.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.6250% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2 WHISPERING PINES ESTATES, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1023989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NUMBER 12 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 12/10/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA Shanely 77541045 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 2009-DE Estate of WENDELL E. STUDT, DECEASED. Date of birth: 6/25/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, WENDELL E. STUDT, DECEASED, who lived at 4539 N. CLARK ROAD, WOODLAND, Michigan died May 29, 2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to SARAH STUDT, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 12-11-2009 ROBERT L. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 SARAH STUDT 4539 N. CLARK ROAD WOODLAND, MI 48897 (269) 367-4011 77541309 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Boze, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2008 and recorded November 20, 2008 in Instrument Number 20081120-0011222, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven and 54/100 Dollars ($138,911.54) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 13, a distance of 1148.07 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 771.00 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 120.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. Except Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 1,148.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet for the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 396 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 659.07 feet from the South 1/4 post of Section 13; thence continuing North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 489.00 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 375.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 396.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds East 120.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds West 489.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 891.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the North 66 feet of the West 375 feet thereof, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 26, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77540748 File No. 310.6325 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 15 Barry County’s very best soccer players honored by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The local varsity boys’ soccer teams play in some very tough conferences. The teams from Barry County pushed each other in their meetings with one another, and even pushed some of the teams in their own conference who were among some of the best in the state. One of the highlights of the season was the Hastings Saxon’ 0-0 tie with Caledonia. The Fighting Scots had one of their best squads ever, and went on to win their program’s first ever Division 1 District championship at the end of the regular season. The Trojans and Saxons had a couple of good battles themselves in the O-K Gold Conference, while Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley proved once again that they have a strong rivalry in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Boys’ Soccer First Team Zach Bolthouse, Hastings: Bolthouse was a strong defensive captain for the Saxons in his third year on the varsity team. He was named to the all-district team in Division 2 this fall. Kevin Bosma, Hastings: The Saxons’ goal keeper had a 1.6 goals against average this fall, and earned all-district honors. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said he “improved greatly and kept our team in some very close games.” Cody Brown, Lakewood: The Vikings’ center midfielder was an all-conference honorable mention selection in the CAAC-White this fall. He tied for the team lead at Lakewood with 13 goals on the season, and also had six assists. Jimmy Brown, Maple Valley: Brown, a senior, earned first team all-conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this falls. He was the Maple Valley goal scoring leader on the year, and was named the team’s most valuable player. Steven Cung Bik, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior that played several positions for the Trojans, he finished the year with three goals and three assists. He could be counted on on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field. “He was a very good communicator, has great acceleration and endurance,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. Jimmy Deibert, Delton Kellogg: A second-year captain in his senior season for the Panthers, Deibert finished the year with five goals and seven assists. A midfielder, he also led his team with 28 defensive steals. He was named first team all-conference in the KVA and first team all-district, as well as co-MVP by his teammates. Matt Feldpausch, Hastings: Feldpausch earned honorable mention All-State honors in Division 2 this fall, also being named an allconference performer in the O-K Gold and the Saxons’ team MVP. Coach Conklin called him “the glue of our team, a great all-around player, and a team leader.” Max Kiel, Thornapple Kellogg: Kiel earned all-conference honors in the O-K Gold Conference this fall, leading the Trojans as a captain from his spot in goal. He made 113 saves on the season. “When things became tough, he always maintained great composure and became tougher,” said coach Jachim. Neo Kuras, Lakewood: The speedy forward was an all-conference performer in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. He tied for the Lakewood lead with 13 goals on the year, and also added a pair of assists. Thiago Lima, Delton Kellogg: A Brazilian exchange-student, Lima set a Delton Kellogg record with his 27 goals this season. He also had three assists on the year. Lima was named first team all-district and honorable mention all-conference in the KVA, as well as co-MVP of the Panther team. Zach Passmore, Hastings: On defense for the Saxons this fall, Passmore was named allconference in the O-K Gold this fall and to the all-district team in Division 2. He was called a great defender and team leader by coach Conklin. Matt VanDongen, Thornapple Kellogg: VanDongen started the season as a defensive stopper and ended the year as a starting forward for TK. One of the Trojans’ captains, he finished the year with nine goals and six assists. Boys’ Soccer Second Team Trevor Dalton, Thornapple Kellogg: Dalton ended his senior season, his second year on the varsity, with five goals and a pair of assists. He moved into the starting line-up for the Trojans when he picked up his aggressiveness and intensity this season. Jeromy Dobbin, Hastings: Another Jimmy Deibert Matt Feldpausch important member of the strong Saxon defense. Dobbin was named honorable mention allconference in the O-K Gold Conference this fall. Josh Dunkelberger, Hastings: Dunkelberger was an all-district performer for the Saxons this fall. His specialty was taking care of the corner kicks and free kicks for the Saxons, as well as providing a strong presence in the midfield. Eric Kendall, Hastings: A forward with strong ball-control skills. Kendall was named honorable mention alldistrict this fall. Jarod Kent, Lakewood: An all-around player for the Vikings, taking on duties on both offense and defense, Kent earned honorable mention all-conference in the CAACWhite this fall. He had two goals on the season as well as a pair of assists. Joe Koopman, Delton Kellogg: A senior forward/midfielder, Koopman scored seven goals this season and was an honorable mention all-conference performer in the KVA. “Joe really turned on his game this year,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Bill Roberts. “He improved the number of goals and improved dramatically in his skills and speed.” Genaro Salgado, Lakewood: He earned all-conference honorable mention in the CAAC-White this fall, finishing the year from his defensive spot with two goals and four assists. “He was definitely our best defensive player, by far,” said Lakewood head coach James LeVeque. Ross Smith, Maple Valley: Lion head coach Josh Meersma said that Smith, a senior, showed an excellent work rate and an outstanding attitude this fall. He earned honorable mention all-conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this year. Mitch Wandell, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore, he was named all-district and honorable mention all-conference in the KVA this fall. He had seven goals and seven assists on the year. “Mitch is a player to watch in the next two years,” said coach Roberts. “He demonstrates game knowledge and is improving on his ball skills and tactics. He may be the next player to gain the DK most goals in a season record.” Dale White, Maple Valley: White was named the Lion’s most improved player this fall, showing “outstanding skill for a player his age” according to coach Meersma. A sophomore, he was named honorable mention all-conference in the KVA. Swimmers finish outstanding season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the first time not one swimmer or one diver went to the state finals from the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings Co-op swimming and diving team. Instead a group of swimmers made it to the state finals. The list included a pair of relay teams for the first time, as well as a couple of girls in individual events. The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings team finished in 29th place out of all the Division 1 teams in the state. During the conference season, the Trojans finished second in the O-K Rainbow to Forest Hills Northern-Eastern and had four conference championship performances at the league’s championship meet. Here are the 2009 All-Barry County girls’ swimming and diving teams. Girls’ Swimming and Diving First Team Kayla Strumberger, TK-Hastings: She was fourth in the O-K Rainbow in the 100yard backstroke this season. She was also a part of the 200-yard medley relay team which went to the state finals, and finished in 15th place after winning a confer- ence championship in that event. Alexa Schipper, TK-Hastings: A freshman who was the TK-Hastings leader in the breaststroke. She was also the conference leader in the event, setting team and conference records while winning the league championship. Schipper was also a part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which was third in the conference and 28th in the state and the 200yard medley relay team which set a team record and placed 15th in the state. Natalie VanDenack, TK-Hastings: VanDenack returned to the state finals in her junior season, in individual and relay events. She was the O-K Rainbow champion in the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard freestyle, and with the 200-yard medley relay team. She set team, pool, and conference records in the two individual events. She placed 13th at the state meet in the 100 freestyle and 14th in the 50 free. Kaylee DeMink, TK-Hastings: DeMink placed fourth in the O-K Rainbow in the 200yard freestyle. She was also a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which placed 28th in the state and third in the O-K Rainbow. Tracy Hodges, TK-Hastings: The top Kaylee DeMink diver for the TK-Hastings team. She placed fourth in the O-K Rainbow. Mandy Buehler, TK-Hastings: One of the top individuals in the 100-yard butterfly for the TK-Hastings team. She placed ninth in the O-K Rainbow in the event, and was also a part of the sixth-place 400-yard freestyle relay team. Michelle Howard, TK-Hastings: One of the Trojans’ top long distance swimmers. She placed 11th in the O-K Rainbow this year in the 500-yard freestyle. Patricia Garber, TK-Hastings: A strong relay contributor. She was a part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team that was 28th in the state and third in the O-K Rainbow. She also was a part of the sixth-place finish in the O-K Rainbow in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Brie Ricketts, TK-Hastings: Another solid long distance freestyler for TKHastings. Ricketts was part of the sixth-place finish in the O-K Rainbow in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Marissa Meyering, TK-Hastings: Meyering was a part of the 400-yard freestyle relay team which placed sixth in the O-K Rainbow this fall. Kayla Strumberger Girls’ Swimming and Diving Second Team Emma Anderson, TK-Hastings: A member of the Trojan’s number two 200-yard medley relay team. Emily Borden, TK-Hastings: One of the TK-Hastings team’s top 200-yard freestyle swimmers. Gretchen Christensen, TK-Hastings: A relay contributor for TK-Hastings, especially in the 200-yard medley relay. Tori Cybulski, TK-Hastings: Another solid long distance swimmer, she placed 14th in the 500-yard freestyle at the O-K Rainbow meet. Caroline Fild, TK-Hastings: A solid part of relay teams for the TK-Hastings program including the 200-yard medley relay. Katy Garber, TK-Hastings: She placed 15h in the O-K Rainbow in the 200-yard individual medley this fall. Marie Gutgsell, TK-Hastings: The number two diver for the Trojan team during the season. She was sixth at the O-K Rainbow Meet. Alexis Kelly, TK-Hastings: Solid member of the 200-yard freestyle relay teams for the TK-Hastings program. Kyle Letot, TK-Hastings: Member of the 200-yard medley relay team for the TKHastings girls. Casidee Martin, TK-Hastings: She placed 17th in the O-K Rainbow conference in the 50-yard freestyle. Megan Miller, TK-Hastings: A strong performer in the backstroke, she placed 17th in the event at the O-K Rainbow Conference meet. Taylor Rabbai, TK-Hastings: One of the top breaststroke swimmers for TK-Hastings, she placed 17th at the conference meet in the event. Lexi Sensiba, TK-Hastings: Another solid relay performer for TK-Hastings, especially in the 200-yard freestyle. Karistyn Sheldon, TK-Hastings: Contributed to the team in the relays, including the 200-yard freestyle event. Kaitlyn Telfor, TK-Hastings: One of the top butterfly swimmers for TK-Hastings, she was 17th in the event at the O-K Rainbow meet. Wendy Todd, TK-Hastings: Todd contributed to the TK-Hastings 200-yard medley relay teams especially this fall. �Page 16 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Many gridiron stars play both ways in Barry Co. Matt Ingle by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was an up and down year for many of the local varsity football teams. The big winner on the season was Hastings, which finished the regular season at 7-2, but fell in the first round of the state play-offs against a tough Byron Center team. The Saxons only two losses during the regular season were to Forest Hills Eastern and Caledonia, a pair of play-off teams as well. Forest Hills Eastern just squeaked into the play-offs though thanks in part to the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans, who earned their second win of the season in besting the Hawks. Delton Kellogg got off to a great start, but just missed the postseason at 5-4. The Panthers played many of the top teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association tough, but couldn’t quite keep pace in the standings with the likes of play-off bound Pennfield, Constantine, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo Christian, and Olivet. Maple Valley lost a tough contest to Delton Kellogg during the KVA season, under new head coach Brian Lincoln. The Lions did though earn a win over rival Olivet to close out the season. Lakewood struggled with coach Bob Veitch’s new offensive game plan, but ended the season like the Lions with a big win over rival Ionia. Football First Team Offense Sean McKeough, Hastings: Running and throwing, McKeough directed the offense for the Saxons this fall. He was third on the team in rushing with 69 carries for 638 yards. McKeough completed 27 of 43 pass attempts for 628 yards. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the O-K Gold. Running Backs Matt Ingle, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ offensive MVP and a team captain, he stared as a linebacker and defensive back. He led the Panthers with 910 yards rushing on 159 attempts and scored four TD’s. He also caught four passes for 97 yards and a TD. He also returned two kicks for scores. Ingle was named first team All-KVA. On defense had 24 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Alex Randall, Hastings: The Saxon junior running back was named first team all-conference in his first varsity season. He led the Saxons in rushing with 178 carries for 1612 yards, and also scored 19 TD’s on the season Dewey Slaughter, Hastings: A senior, he eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the third season in a row totaling 1018 yards on 143 carries this season. He scored a team-high 21 touchdowns on the year, and was the team’s top receiving threat with eight catches for 167 yards. He was named first team all-conference in the OK Gold. Ends Kyle Griffith, Hastings: Another first team all-conference performer for the Saxons in the O-K Gold, Griffith tied for the team lead in receptions with eight for 95 yards. He was also a solid blocker and one of the Saxons’ playmakers on defense finishing the year with two sacks. Jake Homister, Delton Kellogg: A Panther captain, he averaged 30.6 yards per reception on the season as a tight end. As an outside linebacker on defense, Homister had 70 tackles, an interception, and two forced fumbles. He earned first team allconference honors in the KVA this fall. Offensive Line Jacob Bailey, Hastings: A senior, Bailey earned first team all-conference honors in the O-K Gold this year. Steve Creller, Maple Valley: Creller started each of the past two seasons at left tackle for the Maple Valley Lions. Playing at linebacker on the defensive side of the ball, he had 9.5 tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries, and 65 total tackles despite missing the final two games. David Dempsey, Delton Kellogg: Starting both ways at center and nose guard for the Panthers, he was second on the team in tackles with three fumble recoveries and two sacks on defense. He was named first team all-conference in the KVA. Bobby Leonard, Lakewood: The Viking junior moved from a receiver position to star at center for his team this fall. He earned first team all-conference honors in the CAAC-White. Head coach Bob Veitch calls him a “hard worker”. Dustin Glaser, Hastings: The leader of the Saxon offensive line, Glaser earned first team all-conference honors in the O-K Gold during his senior year. Kicker Gavin Brinley, Delton Kellogg: Brinley connected on five field goals this year, including a season long of 47 yards. He was 14-of16 on extra-point attempts. Also the Panthers’ quarterback, Brinley threw for 558 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 90 yards and another score. Football Second Team Offense Quarterback MacKenzie Doane, Lakewood: An honorable mention performer on offense and defense in the CAAC-White this fall. He led the Vikings in rushing with 264 yards on 84 attempts. He also completed 20of-52 pass attempts for 183 yards. He had 29 total tackles on defense. Running Backs Jordan Bourdo, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ second leading rusher, he finished with 536 yards on 102 carries and had seven touchdowns to go along with 97 receiving yards with another TD through the air. Bourdo had 19 tackles as a defensive back, and four pass break-ups. He was named allconference in the KVA. Josh Willette, Lakewood: The number two rusher for the Lakewood offense, he had 59 carries for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Willette was also second on the Vikings in receptions with 15. Offensive Line Tyler Boger, Lakewood: A senior tackle, Boger was another hard worker up front for the Vikings who earned honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Coach Veitch said that Boger will be “hard to replace”. Cory Carpenter, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior along the offensive line and at linebacker for the Trojans. He was solid throughout the year. Mike Hancock, Lakewood: A senior guard who turned a great off-season into a very good year. Hancock was honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White. Coach Veitch called him a good pulling guard. Tyler Karcher, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior who played on the offensive line and at linebacker for the Trojans. He also took care of the kicking duties. David Soya, Hastings: A junior in his first year on the varsity, Soya was strong up front for the potent Saxon offense. Ends Jacob Bultema, Thornapple Kellogg: A solid performer on offense and defense for the Trojans. He was one of the team’s top rushing and receiving threats. Riley Fisher, Maple Valley: A two-year starter at tight end for the Maple Valley Lions. “When we needed yardage, we ran behind him,” said Maple Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. Kicker Cody Brown, Lakewood: Honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC-White this year, after earning all-league honors last year. Brown’s long field goal this fall was from 31 yards out. He was 7-of-12 on extra-point kicks. Football First Team Defense Defensive Line Ryan Steverson, Lakewood: A senior tackle for the Vikings, he earned first team all-conference honors in the CAAC-White this fall. Steverson had 53 total tackles this season, and was a team captain in his second year as a starter along the front of the defense. Colton Marlette, Hastings: An honorable mention all-conference performer in the O-K Gold as a junior this fall. Marlette Brandon Bower, Hastings: A senior defensive end for the Saxons, made solid plays all season long for his team. Linebackers Kyle Burns, Maple Valley: Burns earned all-conference honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, totaling 11 tackles, three sacks, three fumble recoveries, and 9.5 tackles for loss, also blocking one PAT. Burns also rushed for 438 yards on offense and four touchdowns. Jake Drum, Delton Kellogg: A team captain, he was second on the Panthers in tackles with 81, and had three sacks and two forced fumbles. He also started as the right offensive guard for Delton, and earned first team all-conference honors in the KVA. Chris Horrocks, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ defensive MVP, Horrocks earned first team all-conference honors in the KVA with 134 tackles, three forced fumbles, and a pair of interceptions. Horrocks was also a strong left tackle on the offensive side of the ball for Delton. Cody Lindemulder, Lakewood: A junior inside linebacker, Lindemulder led the Vikings in tackles with 109 total. He had a pair of fumble recoveries and a pair of pass break-ups. Kenny Price, Thornapple Kellogg: One of the leaders of the Trojan defense, he was a playmaker at his linebacker spot. Price also had a strong season as a receiver for the Trojans. Defensive Backs Nate Bryans, Lakewood: Bryans was the Vikings’ scoring leader on offense with three touchdowns, and led the ream with 17 receptions for 391 yards. Defensively, he had 25 total tackles. Brandon Cosgrove, Maple Valley: Playing both linebacker and safety for the Lions, he recorded 52 tackles on the season, and one sack and one fumble recovery. Coach Lincoln said that his two-year starter and All-KVA honoree did an excellent job on contain all year. Jon Gieseler, Hastings: A playmaker in the secondary for the Saxons, he was named first team all-conference in the O-K Gold. He finished the year with seven interceptions. Offensively, he had six receptions for 77 yards and a TD. Coley McKeough, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior starting for the second year on the varsity. McKeough was a solid performer in the defensive secondary. He made his real mark on the offensive side at quarterback, where he led the TK offense on the ground and through the air. Punter Jeff Bissett, Delton Kellogg: Bissett set a school record in his junior year with an average of 43.7 yards per punt, earning All-KVA honors in the process He also had 137 yards rushing and nine receptions for 191 yards as a flanker for the Panthers. “His punting ability allowed us to control field position throughout the season,” said coach Carrigan. Football Second Team Defense Defensive Line Lewis Frizzell, Lakewood: He had 24 total tackles for the Vikings this fall, including four for a loss. He is a senior this year, who was a two-year starter for the Lakewood varsity. Matt Mansfield, Hastings: A junior, Mansfield was strong in the middle of the Hastings’ defensive front all year long. Andy Pierson, Maple Valley: A sophomore who played on the line on both sides of the ball, was the tackle next to teammate Riley Fisher who the Lions loved to run behind. Defensively at tackle, Pierson had 38 tackles, a fumble recovery, a sack, and six tackles for loss. Alex Randall Linebackers Wes Cramer, Lakewood: The number two tackler for the Vikings this fall, he finished with 76 total along with 11 tackles for loss. He also rushed for 79 yards on 17 carries and one TD on offense for Lakewood. Trent Courtney, Maple Valley: Playing both at linebacker and safety, Courtney had 65 tackles, an interception, and 3.5 tackles for loss. He earned honorable mention All-KVA this fall. Offensively, he rushed or 199 yards and a touchdown. Luke Hubbell, Hastings: A senior leader from his linebacking spot for the Hastings defense. Hubbell also had a good year on offense, rushing 52 times for 221 yards and catching a few passes. He was honorable mention allconference in the O-K Gold. Thomas Tabor, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior linebacker how had a strong final varsity season for the Trojans. He also got some chances rushing the ball out of the backfield for TK. Defensive Backs Travis Ackerson, Lakewood: A senior defensive back who earned honorable mention all-conference honors in the CAACWhite. He had 26 total tackles on the year, as well as three interceptions. Josh Coenen, Hastings: A junior safety for the Saxons, he was one of the team’s top tacklers in the secondary. Jason Eckley, Hastings: Eckley made some big plays for the Saxons this fall, including a pair of interceptions. Cody Warner, Delton Kellogg: Starting all nine games at cornerback for the Panthers this fall, Warner recorded 48 tackles and had a pair of interceptions. He also rushed for 90 yards on offense on 13 attempts. “Cody is pound for pound one of the toughest guys in the KVA,” said coach Carrigan. Punter Zac Eddy, Maple Valley: He averaged over 32 yards per punt this fall for the Lions. Also playing corner for the Maple Valley defense, Eddy had 38 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries. He returned one of those fumbles 89 yards for a touchdown. He also had ten pass break-ups and an interception. Saxon girls suffer first two losses by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons need to work on getting off to a better start. Saturday it wasn’t entirely their fault. Tuesday it kind of was. Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 3-2 on the season as it dropped its O-K Gold Conference opener at Wayland Tuesday The Saxons’ Veronica Hayden tries to keep control of the basketball as she’s tripped up by Lakewood’s Madison King during the third quarter Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Tauri Schils races the ball up past Lakewood’s Madison King during the fourth quarter Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) night 50-41. The two teams were pretty evenly matched after the first few minutes of the contest, but Wayland put the Saxons in a big hole by outscoring them 19-6 in the opening quarter. “This game boiled down to one simple thing that we did not do well,” said Hastings’ head coach Steve Laubaugh. “We knew that Wayland would bring a ton of pressure at us at the beginning. We didn’t handle that at all. We let them dictate the tempo and got killed the first four minutes.” The Saxons turned the ball over 13 times in the first quarter alone, and 38 times for the night. Hastings pulled to within nine points by the end of the third quarter, at 41-32. “After regrouping, we played them pretty evenly,” Laubaugh said. “We handled things better in the second half. Our defense was okay in the half-court, but we let them score too easily off our turnovers.” Gabrielle Shipley led the Saxon defense, holding the Wildcats’ 6-2 post player in check. She also chipped in seven points on the offensive end. Veronica Hayden led the Saxons on offense with 16 points, and had six steals. Kayla Vogel had 12 points, ten rebounds, four steals, and a pair of blocked shots. Hastings actually outrebounded the Wildcats for the night, 26-15, and had one of its better free throw shooting nights of the season so far by knocking down 11-of-14 attempts. The Saxons were done in by turnovers at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday as well, The Saxon girls turned the ball over 29 times, and shot just 23-percent from the floor in a 31-25 loss to the Lakewood Vikings. The Saxons arrived late, because of a traffic jam, and had limited time to prepare and warm-up in the unfamiliar arena. “It’s not the ideal environment, but it’s still just playing basketball,” Laubaugh said of the troubles. Still, the Lakewood defense was what forced many of the Saxon problems. “Our stats matched up pretty well,” Laubaugh said. “They just got more shots off because they didn’t turn it over.” Neither team scored much early on. It was just 6-6 after one quarter, and 15-12 in favor of Lakewood at the break. The Vikings then went on a 12-5 run in the third quarter to take control of the game. “Our press, which this is the first time we’ve really run it this year, they came out and played really aggressive with it,” said Lakewood head coach Tal Thompson. The Saxons chipped away at that as they became a bit more aggressive in the fourth quarter. Laubaugh was pleased with his team’s defensive effort, saying that if he’d have been told before the game that his team would hold Lakewood to 31 points - he’d have though the Saxons would be able to secure the victory. His team even outrebounded the Vikings’ 34-19. Hayden led the Vikings with 13 points and nine rebounds. Shipley and Vogel had eight rebounds each, and four points each. The Vikings had their own struggles getting shots off, firing up just seven three pointers which is a season low so far. “They’re in awe,” Thompson said of his players. “This is a heck of an experience. During time outs, I’m talking to them and they’re looking at the championship banners and looking up at the big scoreboard.” Lakewood got seven points from Kristin Hilley, and six each from Emily Kutch, Jessica Hilley, and Madison King. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — Page 17 Top spikers were some of the best in the state by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The six girls that make up the 2009 AllBarry County girls’ volleyball team are not just the top players in the county, but also some of the best in the state. All six of them earned All-State honors of some kind. Delton Kellogg had its best volleyball season ever, and one of the best seasons ever by any Delton athletic program, finishing second in the state in Class B. The Panther season ended with a loss to North Branch in the Class B State Finals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. On the road to Battle Creek, the Panthers won their second straight Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship, and the program’s first ever district and regional titles. Lakewood, which shared the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship this fall, and was knocked out of the state tournament when it fell to Delton Kellogg in the Class B District Championship match at Eaton Rapids High School. While Delton Kellogg pointed to this fall, with a senior heavy group that had been together for a long time, Lakewood can look to the future as the roster included six freshmen, three sophomores, and three juniors. Maple Valley started focusing on having fun a bit more under new head coach Sarah Carpenter this fall, and succeeded in that as well as nearly pulling out a district championship in Class C. The Hastings Saxons and Thornapple Kellogg Trojans continued to battle in the OK Gold Conference, with the Saxons pulling off the upset of the year in the conference by knocking off South Christian in their teams’ first meeting at the league tournament. Girls’ Volleyball First Team Adrianna Culbert, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore setter/outside hitter, Culbert earned All-State First Team honors in Class B this year after being named to the third team last fall. She had 5.1 kills, 1.5 blocks, 2.2 aces, and 4.5 assists per game this season, and earned All-KVA honors for the second season in a row. Chelsea Lake, Lakewood: Playing all the way around for the first time this year as a junior, Lake had 4.2 ills, .8 aces, 1.5 blocks, and 4.5 digs per game for the Vikings. She was named first team all-conference in the CAAC-White this fall, and was also chosen second team All-State in Class B. Katie Marshall, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior Libero was third team AllState this winter in Class B, after earning an honorable mention All-State nod as a junior. She led the Panthers with 7.1 digs per game. She was also All-KVA for the second season in a row. Terin Norris, Delton Kellogg: A senior who’s already signed to continue her volleyball playing days at Western Michigan University, she was named First Team AllState in Class B for the first time. She was second team All-State last year, and honorable mention as a sophomore. Norris, a setter/outside hitter, averaged 4.2 kills, 2.5 blocks, 2.7 aces, 8.3 assists, and 3.5 digs per game during her senior year. Lexie Spetoskey, Lakewood: Playing some setter, some Libero, and some outside hitter during her junior year, Spetoskey was named first team all-conference in the CAAC-White and second team All-State in Class B. She had 168 kills on the year, averaging 3.8 per game during her time as an outside hitter. She also averaged .4 aces, .3 blocks, 5.5 digs as a libero and outside hitter, and 9.2 assists per game as a setter. Tina Westendorp, Maple Valley: Westendorp, a senior outside hitter, earned honorable mention All-State in Class C this season. She led the Lions with 285 kills, and also had 52 aces, 281 digs, and was named the team MVP. “Tina is the epitome of an all-around leader within a team,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. Hannah Williams, Delton Kellogg: Williams earned honorable mention All-State in Class B this year, and was All-KVA for the second year in a row. She averaged 3.2 kills, .8 aces, .3 blocks, and 3.4 digs per game for her senior season. Adrianna Culbert Girls’ Volleyball Second Team Kalli Barrone, Lakewood: The Vikings’ middle blocker went from just playing in the front row at the start of the season to playing all the way around at the end. She averaged 2.3 kills, .8 aces, .8 blocks, and 2.3 digs per game this fall as a junior. Stephanie Betcher, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior Libero earned honorable mention All-Conference honors in the O-K Gold this winter, leading the Trojans with 120 digs and connecting on 96-percent of her serves during league play. “She was the most consistent player on our team this year, and carried our team defensively,” said TK head coach Stacey Woodall. “Stephanie is an encouraging team player and very coachable.” Carly Boehm, Delton Kellogg: A junior middle for the Panthers, Boehm averaged 3.7 kills and 2.2 blocks per game. She also chipped in 1.2 aces and .5 digs per game. Erin Ellinger, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore right side hitter/setter she did a little bit of everything for the Trojans. In league matches she had 120 assists, 81 digs, 14 aces, and 22 kills. “She is the first one to show up to practice and the last one to leave,” said coach Woodall. “Erin is a huge motivator on our team and someone that even the older girls look up to.” Brittany Hickey, Hastings: The Saxons’ senior captain playing in the middle, Hickey was honorable mention all-conference in the O-K Gold in her third season on the varsity. Hickey finished the year with 24 aces, 207 kills, 49 total blocks, and 184 digs. Jennifer Kent, Maple Valley: The Lions’ senior middle hitter was named honorable mention All-KVA this winter who had 214 kills, 38 aces, 71 digs, and 41 blocks on the season. “Jenn is a talented athlete who brought humor and competitiveness to our team,” said coach Carpenter. “She was a top performer for our team.” Katie Searles, Delton Kellogg: A senior outside hitter for the Panthers who earned AllKVA honors for the second year in a row. Searles averaged 2.8 kills, .3 aces, .8 blocks, and 3.3 digs a game for the season. Kayla Vogel, Hastings: In her third season on the Saxon varsity, the junior Vogel earned all-conference honors in the O-K Gold Conference for the second year in a row. She finished the year with 286 kills, 37 aces, 41 total blocks, and 173 digs. Playing all the way around for the Saxons, head coach Gina McMahon called Vogel a smart, hard-working player who was the Terin Norris Saxons’ go-to player. Brooke Wieland, Lakewood: The Vikings’ young setter averaged 7.1 assists per game this fall, finishing with a total of 648. She also contributed 59 kills, 328 digs, and 63 service aces. She connected on over 93percent of her serves. Wildcats bring Saxons back down after Palace high girls’/boys’ double header. The Hawks also dropped their conference opener Tuesday, 6255, against Caledonia. “We know exactly what things we need to work on. With winning our first two games, you don’t always learn the lessons you need to learn,” Schils said. The Saxons learned Saturday at the Palace that they have a couple big men with soft hands and good vision in their 56-49 non-conference win over the Lakewood Vikings. Glaser finished with a game-high 21 points and Zack Passmore added 11. “We did a great job of getting the ball inside. We obviously had a strength and size advantage with Dustin and Zach,” Schils said. Not only were the Saxon guards able to get the ball inside to their big men, the post players themselves did an excellent job of moving the ball around to one another in the lane to create easy scoring looks. “They have good vision, both Zack and Dustin. The Lakewood game, it was sort of their turn,” said Schils. Lakewood hit ten three-pointers in the contest, in its first game under new head coach Vitor Imbuzeiro, and led for much of the first half. “They shot the ball from outside a little better than I expected, especially in a gym like that,” Schils said. Shooters generally struggle in a new arena with lots of open space behind the basket, but the Vikings didn’t have too much trouble. Nathan Bryans led Lakewood with 19 points, and Ryne Musbach added ten. Hastings took its first lead on a bucket by Glaser off a Viking turnover in the final minute of the first half. The Saxons never looked back, holding a slim lead for much of the second half until DK boys able to cling to lead in win Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team opened up the season with a 48-45 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over Olivet Tuesday night. “A good first game of the year against a pretty formidable opponent,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. The Panthers led 34-22 at the half, but then managed just five points in the third quarter and only nine in the fourth. “They stepped up their defense and we didn’t match it just from an intensity level,” Mohn said. “We kicked it around and didn’t make good decisions with the ball, but we managed to kind of put it together.” Deon Ferris had a big offensive rebound late for the Panthers, and Ryan Watson hit a pair of free throws in a one-and-one situation with seven seconds left to turn a one-point Delton lead into a three-point edge. Cody Anderson led Delton Kellogg on the night with 17 points and five rebounds. Mitch Wandell had 11 points to go along with four rebounds. Ferris finished with four points and seven rebounds. The Panthers also got a spark from Gavin Brinley off the bench. He had six rebounds on the night and “really played well for us,” said Mohn. Delton Kellogg returns to action at Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. Olivet handily hands Delton girls first defeat of the year Great defensive pressure and great offensive skill have the Olivet varsity girls’ basketball team off to a 5-0 start to the season. The Eagles scored their fifth win Tuesday night, topping Delton Kellogg in Delton 6935. The Eagles outscored the Panthers 23-6 in the opening quarter. “Olivet was hitting on all cylinders,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams. “If they play like this, nobody in the league can touch them.” It was the first loss of the season for the Delton Kellogg girls, who are now 3-1 over- all and 2-1 in the KVA. The Panthers turned the ball over 27 times, and hit on just 11 of 54 field goal attempts. Alea Hammond led the Panthers with seven points. Adrianna Culbert had six points and seven rebounds, and Hannah Williams added six points of her own. Kelsey Campbell led Olivet with 16 points, and Paige Richmond added 12, and Jackie Cousineau 11. Delton Kellogg returns to action at Hackett Catholic Central Friday. pushing their edge to double figures late in the fourth quarter. The team also got nine points from Tate Miller, and seven from Jared Bosma. Schils was also impressed with what his student-athletes learned behind the scenes at the Palace, as they were being whisked from the floor to their locker room and such - all that goes into hosting a Detroit Pistons game and all the different people it takes to make that happen. “They were calling and texting about things that were going on in the game and the people around them. I know for a fact our boys had a great time,” Schils said. At right, the Saxons’ Jared Bosma beats Lakewood’s Nathan Bryans to a loose ball early in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team learned some things about life at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday, but learned more about what they need to do to improve as basketball players in Hastings on Tuesday. Wayland opened the O-K Gold Conference season with a 58-39 win over the Saxons Tuesday evening. The Wildcats led by just two points, 18-16, after one quarter, then went on a 19-2 run in the second to pull away. “Overall, we told our players there after the game that as coaches we weren’t shocked,” said Hastings’ head coach Don Schils. “We knew Wayland would put a lot of pressure on us. We were hoping we’d respond to it, and we struggled.” The Saxons played mainly three juniors in their first season on the varsity in the backcourt against the Wayland pressure. They learned they weren’t ready to handle that quite yet. As a team, Hastings turned the ball over 28 times. The Wildcats extended their lead to 54-24 after three quarters before letting off the gas a bit. Hastings is now 1-2 on the season. Dustin Glaser led the way for Hastings with 12 points. Grant Heide and Jon Kalmink chipped in nine points each. Kalmink scored all nine of his points in the fourth quarter, including a 5-for-5 performance at the free throw line. “He always plays with a tremendous amount of energy,” Schils said of Kalmink. “It would have been real easy for him to come in and be frustrated like a lot of us were.” The Saxons will look to get on track in the league on Friday night when they host Forest Hills Eastern in the second half of a �Page 18 — Thursday, December 17, 2009 — The Hastings Banner � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/536/HastingsBanner_2009-12-24.pdf 0332add69869cff46b74bd3ebd6ffa1c PDF Text Text Board silent to parents concerns My special Christmas list Saxon grapplers win first league dual See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 51 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, December 24, 2009 NEWS Delton board accuses teachers union of unfair labor practices BRIEFS Public invited to Legion’s Christmas Day dinner Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion and Auxiliary Post 45 are inviting the public to “Christmas Day dinner and trimmings” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 25. The meal will be served at the post, 2160 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings. Dinner will include ham, turkey and other favorites. Freewill donations will be accepted for the meal. No reservations are needed. Volunteers who would like to help bus or serve dinner are asked to call 269-9454973. Military wives and mothers support groups start this month Two Barry County support groups for the mothers and wives of military personnel will be held on the fourth Monday of every month beginning Monday, Dec. 28. To accommodate the schedules of working women, there will be both a morning and evening meeting each month. The meetings are slated for 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the community room of Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. For more information, call organizer Linda Curtis 269-9450251. Hastings Public Library reduces schedule Thursday, Dec. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 26, Hastings Public Library will be closed. Tuesday, Dec. 29 – Movie Memories features “We’re No Angels,” 5 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library at 269-945-4263 for more information. by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At the Dec. 15 meeting of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, the board adopted a resolution to file charges of unfair labor practices against the Delton Kellogg Education Association, the district’s teachers union. The resolution alleges that the union, among other things, refuses to accept coverage for the teachers from any health insurance provider other than one that would not allow Delton Kellogg to act as a policyholder for the coverage it offers. “The Delton Kellogg Education Association ... has engaged in conduct which was contrary to the requirements of goodfaith bargaining mandated by the Public Employment Relations Act, and the board of education believes that such conduct by the Delton Kellogg Education Association has impeded, delayed and frustrated the bargaining process, has refused to bargain over mandatory terms and has maintained a health insurance proposal that requires the district to have a third-party holder of the health insurance, contrary to PA (Public Act) 112,” said Delton Kellogg Board of Education President Andrew Stoneburner, reading from the reso- lution. “This board of education determines that it is advisable and necessary to institute unfair labor practice charges to secure compliance by the Delton Kellogg Education Association and its officers with the requirements of good-faith bargaining under the Public Employment Relations Act.” The Public Employment and Relations Act and Public Act 112 detail how public employees are allowed to negotiate and handle disputes with their employers. Larry Etter, president of the teachers union, said that adoption of the resolution stems largely from the union’s insistence that the district provide teachers with a health insurance plan offered by the Michigan Educational Special Services Association (MESSA), an insurance provider that only offers coverage in relationships where it serves as policyholder. According to the minutes of a special meeting held Nov. 11 by the board, the board adopted a resolution to designate Delton Kellogg as the policyholder for any health insurance allowed for teachers by the district. “They’ve declared themselves policyholder,” Etter said. “Okay. That’s their right. But they’re still obligated to bargain the carrier and all the specifics of that, which is going on right now. And that’s the problem; they’re saying that they won’t talk about MESSA.” A representative of the teachers union explained that the teachers have been employed without a current contract between themselves and the district since August. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Cynthia Vujea could not be reached for comment. Etter claimed that the district never has served as policyholder for a health insurance plan. “They’ve got their hands full educating kids,” he said. “Why do they want to get into the insurance business? They haven’t for ever. Why would they want to now, would be my question.” When asked to provide his perspective on the board’s decision to file the charges, Etter claimed that the decision might have been fueled by the teachers union filing charges of unfair labor practices against the district on Dec. 9, charges claiming that among other things, the board failed to provide specific information on an insurance issue. “I think it’s a little bit of a tit for tat,” he said. According to Etter, one of the concerns held by the teachers about the district being a policyholder is that personal medical information would be easily accessible to employ- ees. Because of the district’s small size, even the omission of names is not enough to protect identities, he claimed. Etter said that both of the charges involving unfair labor practices will be reviewed and ruled on by an arbitrator for the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. In other business, Mike Wilson, an accountant representing Norman and Paulsen PC, delivered an audit report on the district’s previous fiscal year, which ended June 30. “You’ve received a clean opinion on your financial statements,” he said. “By a ‘clean opinion,’ I simply mean that the financial statements are in conformity with the accounting standards that are in place, whether they be national accounting standards, federal accounting standards and state accounting standards. I always like to point out, especially over the last year or so, that a clean opinion on your financial statements does not indicate that the entity is in good financial condition or poor financial condition. Entities that are bankrupt can still receive a clean opinion on their financial statements, so that’s important for you to note.” TEACHERS ACCUSE, continued on page 9 Extensive changes made halfway through school year Administrator spared layoff by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern The Hastings Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved six retirements, 12 transfers and reassignments and several other staff changes at its meeting Monday. The changes stem from the board’s decision in October to cut $700,000 from the school budget, in response to projected reductions in state funding. Superintendent Rich Satterlee said then that cuts would be made in all counseling departments, at-risk programs, support services, staffing, miscellaneous expenses and supplies. At the time, Satterlee said that the board chose not to release details of the budget cut because it would be unfair to staff members. At its meeting Monday, Dec. 21, the board officially announced specific personnel changes. One position headed for the chopping block was spared after two students moved into the district. Though the board made no mention of it Monday, Satterlee told The Banner Wednesday morning that Middle School Assistant Principal Mark Martin will not be laid off. The board, in October, had approved the layoff of a middle school administrator. Parents at subsequent board meetings had shared concerns for safety and well being of students in a building that is three stories high “and covers two city blocks” being monitored by one administrator. Although the board has made no announcement to address such concerns, the middle school will continue to have two administrators, with Martin’s job altered somewhat. Along with his current duties, Martin will be responsible for transporting a specialneeds student. The district is required by law to provide transportation to special-needs students. After looking at the costs associated with hiring a bus driver, para-professional and fuel, Satterlee said Wednesday that it was more cost effective to keep Martin and assign him the extra duties. “Using a bus with a para-pro costs about the same as saving Mr. Martin’s job,” said Satterlee. Among the retirements announced and approved Monday are Nancy Bradley, district-wide elementary counselor, after 24.5 years of service; Joyce Brandt, transportation receptionist, after 19.25 years of service; Sue Murphy, eighth grade science teacher , after 20 years of teaching; Laura Sharpe, first grade teacher at Southeastern Elementary, after 33 years of service; Patrick Sharpe, special education teacher at Central Elementary, after 34.25 years of service; and James Sutherland, industrial arts teacher at Hastings High School, after 25 years of service. Patricia Bellgraph and Bruce Krueger will now serve as the student services coordinator at the middle school and high school, respectively, for the rest of the school year due to the elimination of the counseling department. Their positions now will be limited to academic guidance and scheduling. Other counselors have been reassigned to classrooms. Lori Johnston will teach world history, work experience and physical education at the high school; Catherine Longstreet will teach first grade at Southeastern Elementary; and Sheree Newell will teach special education at Central Elementary. Kristen Laubaugh will replace Murphy as the CHANGES MADE, continued on page 6 50 kids in Delton preschool play County Board expects budget surplus for 2009 by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer At its Dec. 22 meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt an amended budget for the county’s general fund for 2009. According to a summary available at the meeting, the amended budget is balanced, with the same expected revenue and expenditure totals of the previously adopted budget, just over $14.27 million. The summary shows that the amended budget features expected increases in revenue from taxes; rentals and interest; fines and forfeitures; and miscellaneous sources of $19,500; $10,100; $8,000; and just under $39,000, respectively. It also shows expected decreases in revenues from licenses and permits; the federal and state governments; and charges for services totaling $4,000; just under $7,500; and just under $65,000, respectively. Also included in the summary is an expected increase in expenditures for law enforcement, public safety and courts of just over $15,500, in addition to an expected increase in expenditures for development and planning of just under $15,000. The summary also shows an expected decrease in expenditures for personnel and human services of just over $450, along with an expected decrease in expenditures made by the county’s finance committee of just under $30,000. While Michael Brown, administrator for the county, said that the actual ending balance for the general fund for 2009 will not be known until around May of next year after an audit is completed, he said he anticipates the fund to reflect a surplus. “I expect that there probably will be some surplus this year,” he said. “... That would be probably from departments not spending what they’ve been granted. I don’t expect revenues at this point to be any more than what we have budgeted, and, in some cases, revenues may come in less than what was actually budgeted. That’s pretty typical of what we’ve seen in the past years. Our revenues have been pretty spot on. It’s departments that choose not to spend everything they’ve been given is where we see some surplus, and, as you recall, what we’ve done in the past is taken any of those funds, and, instead of building the general fund balance, appropriating them to the data processing, building rehab and vehicle replacement fund.” In other business, the board approved the purchase of nine in-car digital cameras for just over $38,500 to be paid from the budget for the county’s sheriff’s department. Commissioner Don Nevins explained that at least half of the cost will be reimbursed with BUDGET, continued on page 2 The Delton Community Preschool last week presented its 24th annual Christmas program, based on the book “Animals’ Christmas Eve,” in which the author, Gale Wiersum, tells the animals’ version of what happened in Bethlehem. Above, Alyson Tack dressed as Mary, and Tyler Storm was Joseph. Teacher Jenny Bever gets a closer look at Jesus in Mary’s arms. In the background are Carly Ritchie wearing a dog costume and teacher Cindy Malachowski. Fifty students were involved, and they performed to a packed house in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. �Page 2 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner BUDGET, continued from page 1 a grant. The board also approved a grant application for over $133,000 in funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for use by the sheriff’s department to pay for wages and supplies associated with its marine operations, along with the possible purchase of a patrol boat that would cost just over $14,500. Nevins said, if approved, the county would be required to pay for only 25 percent of the amount received. Also approved by the board was a $49,900 expenditure for the purchase of a one-ton truck and trailer, both of which would be used in potential decontamination situations and for the handling of hazardous materials. Nevins explained that, while the expense initially will be covered by the county’s vehicle fund, that amount will be reimbursed with money from the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program. “This will come out of our vehicle fund, but will be 100 percent reimbursed by the Homeland Security Grant,” he said. A resolution to object to the costs associated with the license fees for GEMS Election Management Systems, the company that provides the software used by the county in facilitating its elections, also was adopted by the board. Barry County Clerk Pam Jarvis explained that the state has entered into a contract with the company that will require all counties utilizing the software to pay the same licensing fees for its use. The clerk argued that this is unfair to counties such as Barry that do not utilize all of the program’s features. “The state’s been paying for the licensing, and, starting in 2011, the county will get billed for the maintenance for the software that you use for elections,” she said. “Our particular software will cost us about $6,700 a year or about $257 per precinct per year to maintain the licensing.” The board also approved a motion to end a program, titled “Inmate Pilot Program,” which existed for just over a year and provided opportunities for inmates to learn work skills while incarcerated. “The program did not become self-funding, as was hoped for,” said Commissioner Robert Houtman, explaining why the program had to be discontinued. In an interview after the meeting, Brown explained that the board allocated nearly $33,000 to initiate the program. Prior to ending the meeting, the board entered into a closed session, which, according to the agenda for the meeting, was to consult an attorney on issues regarding “trial and settlement strategy in connection with pending litigation.” Schoessel named lifetime member of United Way Board Carl Schoessel has been given a lifetime membership on the Barry County United Way Board of Directors. The honor was bestowed upon him at United Way’s Dec. 17 annual meeting. The by-laws of the Barry County United Way allow for a board member with exemplary service of 25 years or more to be granted lifetime board member status Schoessel has served on the board since 1984. “During his tenure, Carl has served in many capacities, including chairperson of last year's United Way campaign. It was the pleasure of the Membership Committee to induct Carl Schoessel as a lifetime member of the board,” said Lani Forbes, United Way executive director. "Carl is a wonderful person to work with. He has a great sense of humor and a spirit of kindness. His valued leadership has shaped the United Way into the organization that it is today," Forbes said. The executive committee was also elected at the meeting: President of Union Bank Cort Collisson, president; Linda Watson, of Barry County Real Estate, vice president; Chris Fluke, of Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, treasurer; and County Commission on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington, secretary. Two new board members were elected to three year terms, expiring in 2013. They are Substance abuse services names new grant coordinator The Barry County Substance Abuse Prevention Team is excited to introduce Stacey Graham as the newly hired project coordinator for the Drug-Free Communities Grant awarded to the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force. Graham joins Liz Lenz, community preventionist, and Marc Zimmerman, schoolbased preventionist in the efforts to prevent and reduce substance abuse risk behaviors in Barry County. A lifelong citizen of West Michigan, Graham currently resides in the Hastings area and was formerly employed with Pennock Health Services. She has a bachelor of arts degree in communications from Grand Valley State University and has many ties within the community. “We are thrilled to have Stacey join our team,” said Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force. “She is well-suited to community coalition work and will serve Barry County very well as we work to make positive changes for our youth and families.” The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force has recently been awarded Drug-Free Community status in the highly competitive, peer-reviewed grant process, said Lenz, Stacey Graham receiving $125,000 in federal funds. Nationally, only 161 communities received Drug Free Community grants in 2009, she added. This new funding will allow the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force to con- tinue utilizing best-practice, evidence-based programming to prevent and reduce substance abuse, county-wide. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, a coalition of community partners, began in 2004, with the goal of addressing substance abuse issues in the community through education, awareness and community change. “This DFC grant is an honor and an incredible opportunity for making important community changes in Barry County,” said Lenz. “With the addition of Stacey to our prevention team, we will continue to work to make Barry County a healthier and safer place.” “I am fortunate to be a member of this great community and looking forward to strengthening local partnerships and furthering the efforts of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force,” stated Graham. The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force is coordinated through Substance Abuse Prevention Services, Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. BCCMHA is a licensed and accredited behavioral health agency providing treatment and prevention services to all Barry County residents. For more information, call 269-9484200 or e-mail llenz@bccmha.org. Circle of Giving reaches into the community by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Monday, Dec. 14, members of the Barry Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council treated three fifth grade classes at Page Elementary School to a pizza lunch following the conclusion of a four-week exploration of the “Circle of Giving.” The Circle of Giving is a book filled with stories of how the writers have been impacted by giving. Erin Welker from the Barry Community Foundation said, “All of the Page fifth grade classes will be doing the ‘The Circle of Giving’ program, with the next group starting after the Christmas break and the final group in the spring. The Foundation would welcome hearing from other school districts about this program.” This past summer the Circle of Giving held programs at libraries throughout the county. Celeste Wolverton, a member of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation which is a geographic affiliate of the Barry Community Foundation, was one of those who created the Circle of Giving program. As part of the program, students interview representatives from local charities, select a charity and raise money for those charities. Helping with the program are volunteers from the foundation’s Youth Advisory Council. These three classes a Page raised funds for two different charities. Fifth graders in Laura DeWitt’s and Teresa Mihalski’s classes raised funds for Barry County Animal Control, and students in Molly Formsma’s class raised funds for the Humane Society. Anyone who would like more information about bringing the Circle of Giving program to their school may contact Welker at 269945-0526. Nashville denies motorcycle group’s clubhouse Carl Schoessel Pat Buckland, of Buckland Insurance; and Sheryl Lewis Blake, chief executive officer of Pennock Health Services. Others re-appointed to three year terms are Jan Hartough, David Hatfield, Keith Murphy and Chris Fluke. by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer The Avengers Motorcycle Club was denied a zoning variance Thursday night by the Nashville Village Zoning Board of Appeals. The club had submitted an application and other necessary paperwork to obtain a permit for its clubhouse at 105 N. Main St. Ron Bracy, zoning administrator for the village, denied the initial permit, citing ordinance 3.14(d) which states that any principal building shall not be located less than 50 feet from any other lot. The ordinance applies to churches, schools, clubs or lodges in the business district of downtown Nashville. There was a bit of confusion concerning the purpose of Thursday’s public hearing. Jim Willett, president of the Avengers was under the impression that the board would decide if a variance would be granted to the club at the meeting. The board members, however, said they believed the purpose of the meeting was to determine if Bracy had followed the ordinance and completed his job accurately. “We are here to decide, did he (Bracy) follow the ordinance, and did he do due diligence,” said board member Orvin Moore. “In all reality, we’re not here to hear whether that’s an allowable use or not. The purpose of this hearing is to see if he did his job or not.” Willett said he was under a different understanding concerning the purpose of the hearing. “I understand he was doing his job, he was following what he was supposed to do. There’s no question of that,” said Willett. “We were under the impression that we could come here today and get it settled.” After much discussion, the board made two motions. The first confirmed by a unanimous vote that Bracy had followed the ordinance when he denied the initial request. The second motion unanimously denied the request for variance, based on ordinance regulations. Section 18.05 of the ordinance code lists provisions for granting a variance. Those include special features of a building that make a structure unusable for any other purpose than the one proposed. Moore said the building at 105 N. Main St. is similar to others in the district which makes granting a variance for its use as a clubhouse impossible. “Usually, in most cases, there’s something substantial that makes it so that building could not be used for a different business or different uses,” said Moore. “I just don’t see anything there that would allow us to grant a variance.” Toward the end of the nearly three-hour meeting, Willett questioned whether he could open a motorcycle repair shop in the same space under the ordinance. Bracy said he would handle that application as a new proposal and would need to take a look at the ordinances but that it might be a possible option. Business hours and other criteria would have to be detailed in the application, said Bracy. The village placed the following legal advertisement in the Nov. 28 Maple Valley News: “Public Hearing — The Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. Subject: The purpose of this hearing is to hear public discussion on a request to allow a private club operated by the Avengers Motor Cycle Club at 105 N. Main. (General provision, section 3.14(d). If you wish to comment in writing on this request, you must do so by Dec. 17 and turn it in to the Village of Nashville, 203. N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI.” Two letters, expressing opposition to the club locating in Nashville, were received prior to the hearing, one from Shane McNeill of Maple Valley Pharmacy and the other from Eaton Federal Savings Bank President Tim Jewell. BCF gives $5,000 to local food bank ‘Just like a Christmas card’ A long-forgotten Christmas tradition was reactivated Tuesday evening in Woodland as 20 friends gathered to go caroling. They dressed as carolers from the late 1800s — the gentlemen in top hats and long coats, the ladies in long skirts, bonnets and scarves tied in bows. They carried lanterns and used decorated staffs to steady their steps as they walked along Woodland’s 10 village blocks. They sang two or three songs at each stop from the standard carol repertoire. “I opened the door, and it was just like a Christmas card,” said resident Arlene Forman. “We’ve lived here 50 years and I’ve never had anything like this before.” Organizer Sarah Piper said the carolers were warmly received as they traveled from house to house. After two hours of caroling, the singers went to Sarah and Dale Piper’s home to enjoy the rest of the evening in a very un-1800 activity: They ate sloppy joes and sang karaoke. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 The Barry Community Foundation, with the Helping Hands Fund, recently granted the Food Bank of South Central Michigan $5,000 for the purpose of supporting its hunger-relief network in Barry County. “The food bank supports 18 different nonprofits in Barry County, serving as a consistent supplier of food. During these harsh economic times, providing food to struggling families is a priority for us,” said Bonnie Hildreth, CEO of Barry Community Foundation. “By accessing the food bank’s hunger-relief network in Barry County, local households in need are getting the food they need to avert financial crisis, “ said Bob Randels, food bank executive director. “At the same time, the agencies we serve in Barry County are saving significant money by procuring food from us.” Last year, the food bank distributed 845,302 pounds of food in Barry County through its hunger-relief network. So far this year, the food bank has distributed 862,681 pounds. This distribution has saved Barry County nonprofit agencies some $1.1 million, said Randels. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a United Way agency and is a member of Feeding America and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. The Barry Community Foundation works with its donors in reaching their philanthropic goals. For more information the Barry Community Foundation, call 269-945-0526 or e-mail info@barrycf.org. Representatives from Barry Community Foundation, MSU Extension of Barry County and Food Bank of South Central Michigan gather around check from Barry Community Foundation. Pictured are (from left) Linda Fisher, Kathy Walters Surratt, Bonnie Lehman, Kathy Pennington, Dan Salerno, Bonnie Hildreth, Jennifer Richards, Ginger Hentz, Bob Randels. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 3 Hastings Middle School students experience the joy of giving The Saxon Pride Club of Hastings Middle School participated in a school-wide collection effort the past several weeks. Students collected both non-perishable food items and money for about three weeks. To encourage participation, a friendly competition was held between homebase classrooms to see which could collect the most food and the most money. Students collected hundreds of food items that were delivered to the United Methodist Church Wednesday, Dec. 16. On that day, students from the HMS Pride Club helped work at the food bank, handing out food to families in need. Food that had been on display in the HMS lobby that morning was distributed that day to cupboards across the area, said Cheryl Goggins, HMS teacher and Saxon Pride Club advisor. Students in Rich Nauta’s seventh grade homebase won the competition for the most food collected after they gathered more than 342 items. Students from that room will get to help work at the food bank after the holiday break so they can see how much their effort has helped others. As a school, students collected and donated just over $1,000, said Goggins. With that, Pride Club members purchased nearly $500 worth of toys for the Toys for Tots campaign, focusing on toys that would appeal to middle school-aged kids. Students also made a donation of $500 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Because of a corporate sponsor matching donations made before Dec. 31, that $500 Allysa Turashoff, Emilie Caris and Laura Shinavier show some of the toys purchased for the Toys for Tots campaign. Sarah Olson, Timothy Hall, Autumn Ackels, Alyssa Turashoff, Emilie Caris, Mike Johnston, Damon Cove, Laura Shinavier and Karan Bhakta help shop for the Toys for Tots campaign. Students from the HMS Saxon Pride Club, including Maryn McCausey (foreground) get food ready to hand out items at the food bank. donation will actually be a $1,000 donation. This donation to St. Jude’s was made in loving memory of Bryce Worthington, a Hastings Middle School student who lost his battle with cancer during this time last year. Mike McCann’s eighth grade homebase collected $166 of that money, and their prize was getting to donate $100 to a charity of their choice. They chose the Ronald McDonald House. The students, their families and the staff of Hastings Middle School collected a substantial amount of food and money, said Goggins. The HMS Pride Club members appreciate the group effort and were proud to make the donations on behalf of the middle school. “Every year, I am so impressed by our students’ efforts to help others. I think people underestimate how much middle school-aged kids are capable of, and this year’s collection effort proves that their hearts are big,” she said. “Again, I’m reminded how lucky we are to live in a place where donations like these can have immediate impact on people you know and care about.” Board remains silent to parents’ concerns by Casey Cheney J-Ad Graphics Intern The concerns of Hastings parent Kathy Carlson were met with silence from the Hastings school board during the regular monthly meeting Monday. Carlson is not the first parent to receive this same reaction during the public comment portion of these meetings, Titia Gray received no response to her comments made during several recent board meetings. “I think both the board and the public are in a tough situation because of the nature of the meetings,” Carlson said. “They [the board members] don’t feel that that’s the opportunity to have a back-and-forth dialogue.” In her comments to the board, Carlson suggested that the board adopt a consistent form of punishment for all students caught selling drugs on campus: expulsion. “The punishment must fit the behavior,” she said. She pointed out that the current method, reviewing the student’s behavioral record, academic record, parent involvement in the child’s life and the likelihood of the incidence occurring again, might lead to a too lenient punishment for students whose records looked good in spite of their illegal behavior. The consistency of an established punishment for students guilty of selling drugs would, she said, send the right message to the other students and keep the board out of a “difficult situation.” Carlson said the recent suspension of two students, the cause of much controversy in the two meetings beforehand, is a sign where the “punishment... did not appear to fit the crime.” The expulsion of the students, she said, should be coupled with the board working “with other schools and districts to formulate how to best help these students in an alternative environment so we are not seen as kicking them out onto the streets, yet sending a “We need to create action, not words, and be led by our leaders to develop strong partnerships, to reach for excellence, and only accept achievement.” Kathy Carlson Hastings parent clear message of no tolerance, no matter what family [you are a part of] or what your ACT score is.” What she asks of the board, she said, is to be open-minded to new solutions and ideas and to listen to both sides of an argument. Her comments follow two previous meetings at which many parents voiced their dissension regarding the board’s choice to suspend rather than expel two students caught selling drugs on campus. “It’s okay for people to disagree,” Carlson said in a later interview. “But if we’re ever going to make a situation better, we have to be open to [the question], ‘What were you thinking when you made that decision?’ Silence doesn’t help.” Thus, she said, concerned parents and community members are seeking to create a community forum with the board that will offer open, progressive discussion to “work toward transparency” — not to be mistaken for a time to complain. The forum, seeking “raw truth” over “basic answers,” will have a moderator to ensure that the purpose of the forum is being fulfilled. “I ask that we all seize this time of economic strain and culture stress as an opportunity not to point fingers or make excuses but to work together openly and not behind so-called business meetings,” Carlson concluded in her comments to the board. “We need to create action, not words, and be led by our leaders to develop strong partnerships, to reach for excellence, and only accept achievement.” At this point, she said, the board meetings do not allow for an open discussion. While she said she recognizes the need for structure, there needs to be “a happy medium” where new ideas and thoughts can be brought forth. “I’m not saying I have the best answers, but someone in the community might,” she said in the interview. In other business, the board approved all of its action items, which included retirements and reassignments of several staff members and five donations to the school totaling $10,350. The donations came from the Hastings Athletic Boosters, who gave $7,600 for athletic equipment and supplies for the 2009-10 winter athletic season; Dr. David Mansky, DPM, who gave 50 pairs of winter boots, estimated worth $1,000, for students who have none; Hastings Middle School Parents, who gave $650 to offset the cost of the Middle School Youth In Government trip to Lansing; Kristina A. Wilson-Rapson, who donated $500, in memory of her late husband, William Rapson, for the purchase of a SMARTboard for Star Elementary School; and middle school language arts teacher Lynn Gibson, who gave $600 to purchase a multimedia projector for her classroom. Also approved was the Great Start Readiness Program allocation award agreement, which will “allow Hastings Area Schools to absorb a reduction in the 2009-10 per pupil foundation allowance.” Board Secretary Jeff Guenther said this agreement just shows the kinds of “ridiculous hoops” the board has to jump through to survive the financial strains. The board also approved that the 2010 collection of property taxes for the board of education not take place in the summer, “but authorize the superintendent of schools to sign tax collection and remitting agreements with the City of Hastings, Carlton, Hastings, Hope, Irving and Rutland townships.” This decision comes out of Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Rich Satterlee’s concern for constituents who may have escrowed money. “I don’t want to put someone in a bind just because we’re making a decision here,” Satterlee said. 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The need is great – but so is the giving Local residents had begun lining up around 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Barry Expo Center for the 9 a.m. distribution of gift items collected in the Toys for Barry County Kids and the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaigns. By 8:55 a.m., when this photo was taken, the line had stretched across the parking lot. More than 310 families were able to select presents for more than 900 recipient children. While parents selected gifts, children were able to visit with Santa. See Saturday’s Reminder for complete story. (Photo by Patricia Johns.) �Page 4 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV ‘Tis the season to believe, accept’ To the editor: Once again, another year has passed. Has it been a hard year? Most people will think about a hard time or sad time in their life this year. During those hard or sad times, did you think to open up the Bible and read in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) how God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to be born in near obscurity to become a personal Savior to anyone who believes and accepts him as Lord of their life? In spite of the rhetoric of those who refuse to submit to God’s word and try to stamp Him out of every facet of life, the Bible says God will not be mocked (this world can only tem- porarily mock Him). As the carol says: “God is not dead nor doth He sleep. The wrong shall fail, the right prevail.” God’s word declares “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5 and 6. I urge each person to believe, accept and acknowledge God in all areas of life. There is peace that passes the understanding of this sinful world. You’ll never regret it. Em Johnson, Barry Township ‘Free’ credit reports aren’t so free To the editor: In these tough times, a good credit record is essential for consumers seeking a loan, a better credit card, a new apartment, sometimes even a job. Federal law gives consumers the right to check their credit reports for free once a year so they can review and fix any problems, but scams promising “free” credit reports that often turn out to be expensive are making a mockery of that federal right. I’m pleased that federal regulators taking steps to end these abuses. You probably have seen ads for Web sites promising to help you obtain your credit score at no cost. In some ads, you’ll hear catchy jingles; others use endorsements from well-known media figures. But none of these ads will prominently mention that your “free” credit report may not be so free. These companies use the promise of a free report to lure consumers into buying credit monitoring services for a hefty monthly fee. Thousands of consumers have been trapped in this scheme. Just one company, FreeCreditReport.com, has been the subject of 10,000 complaints to the Better Business Bureau over the past three years. In 2007, two University of Utah researchers analyzed 58 sales pitches for credit reports or scores; 41 of those advertised “free” access to reports or scores that actually required purchase of a product or service. Especially troublesome is the fact that many consumers think they are getting the truly free credit report they are actually entitled to once a year under federal law. Federal regulators are taking steps to end these abuses, and they’re using the provisions of Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. This legislation includes a section I authored that requires clear and honest disclosure of just what these “free” credit report marketers are selling. The Federal Trade Commission recently released a proposed rule for implementing these requirements, and the FTC’s proposal will do much to protect consumers. The rule would require advertisements to disclose that they are not advertising the free, no-strings-attached annual credit report man- dated by federal law. Web sites for these services would have to make the same disclosure and provide a clear, easily readable link to the government-sponsored site providing truly free reports. And the rule would improve that government-sponsored Web site, AnnualCreditReport.com, restricting commercial advertisements and eliminating complicated and confusing “terms and conditions” requirements of the three commercial credit bureaus from which consumers have the right to obtain their free annual report. Companies that profit from these deceptive offers, those that offer credit reports linked to the purchase of a service or product, are fighting the FTC rule, so its fate is still up in the air. But I am hopeful consumers will prevail. In the meantime, keep in mind: You are entitled to one free, no-obligation credit report each year from each of the three commercial credit reporting bureaus: Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. You can get those reports online at AnnualCreditReport.com, by phone at 877-322-8228, or by mailing the request form to Annual Credit Report Request Service, PO Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 303485281. You can get a copy of the form at www.ftc.gov or from many consumer protection organizations. Remember that your free annual credit reports do not include a credit score — the number many lenders and other businesses use to assess your creditworthiness. Consumer advocates say obtaining these scores can often be useful if you’re considering a major purchase, such as a home or vehicle. But you will have to pay for them. If you’re looking into a commercial creditreport service, make sure you read the fine print closely. Make sure that before you give a commercial service your credit card number, you’re absolutely sure what you might be charged for. You can learn more about credit reports, credit cards and other credit issues on the Federal Trade Commission’s Web site at ftc.gov/credit. Carl Levin, Senior U.S. senator from Michigan Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read The BANNER! My special Christmas list for 2009 For more than six years now as the holidays approached, I’ve sat down to write my special Christmas list reflecting on the past while looking toward the new year. Some years I followed a format with a top 10 list, while other years I’ve just offered a listing of things I wanted to remember or hoped to see changed in the coming new year. Most of my ideas have been in jest, but some are serious issues I thought needed special attention. This year I have a mixture of serious and funny, along with some valid concerns on issues that could impact all of us in the coming year. In former President John F. Kennedy’s book, Profiles in Courage, he discussed courage as a virtue he’d most admired. In the book he sought out people who had demonstrated in some way, whether it was on a battlefield or a ball field, in a speech or fighting for a cause, they had courage and were willing to stand up and be counted on. Quoting Andrew Jackson, Kennedy wrote, “One man with courage makes a majority.” That was the effect Kennedy had on others. President Kennedy would have been over 90 years old if he were alive today. He spent only 1,000 days in office; instead of the 3,000 days he could have served had he not been assassinated, yet he accomplished much. So many years later, we’re still faced with problems that require leaders with a sense of courage. It brings me to the question: Where have all the heroes gone? Today, many of our leaders are focused on winning at all costs, regardless of the impact on citizens. In story after story throughout 2009, you can see that many of our leaders make their decisions for all the wrong reasons. Watching any national broadcast about the issues of today — such as the international climate conference in Copenhagen or the two wars in which we are still involved, national health care or the dire economic conditions we still face — we are faced with many serious issues that impact most Americans. Other issues are closer to us — economic issues being front and center, which impact jobs, home ownership, school funding and a list of programs that could everyone, from preschool kids to senior citizens. • To get started on my holiday wish list, I first want to thank all of our country’s military service men and women and their families. Some have given their lives, while others have been injured for life — not to mention the pressures felt by their families. But more importantly, all have given of themselves so that we might we safer here at home. I wish them a safe and blessed Christmas. • To the 544 people responsible for America’s woes: A special broom for a clean sweep of 100 senators, 435 congressmen and nine Supreme Count justices – 544 men and women out of the 300 million citizens who are directly, legally, morally and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this county. Begone! We can do better – join me in the national “Clean Sweep Campaign” to rid Washington of the scoundrels! • A special “thank you” to all the volunteers we’re so lucky to have in our community, from helping the sick, raising funds for the needy, working at a shelter or cutting wood to help a neighbor. Each week, our publications are filled with stories about people willing to do whatever is necessary to make someone’s life a little better. Thanks for all you do. • To the Hastings School Board and other boards throughout the county, I would like to give you a copy of Dale Carnegie’s special book, How to Win Friends and Influence people. In his book, Carnegie acknowledges that, “Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face.” Looking back throughout 2009, there were many situations where elected officials could have benefited from such advice. Other Carnegie books that would make good follow-up reading include An Easy Way to Become a Good Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Conversationalist and How to Get Cooperation, just to name a few. • Speaking of the Hastings board of education, now would be a good time to acknowledge Pleasantview parent Titia Gray and give her with a ‘badge of courage’ for her fearlessness and bravery to repeatedly stand up at the meetings and address the board, getting little or no response in return. Month after month, she has expressed her worries and concerns, reported research and has continued to be an advocate for Hastings students and their parents. • To the Hastings City Council members now that they’ve spent $16,000 on new laptops, I wish for them computer games so they might become proficient with the new technology. • To Gov. Jennifer Granholm, I give “courage” to do the right thing for Michigan, rather than bowing to political pressures and powerful lobbyists. The state has lost more than 1 million jobs — along with thousands of our residents. The problem isn’t that we don’t tax enough, it’s really more about over-taxing the businesses, industries and residents who remain here. • And for the more than 140 homeless students recently reported throughout the county, the knowledge that they can contact their schools’ designated representative to get help. No kid should be without a home to go to; we can’t allow economic conditions to determine our actions – this is an issue for which we all need to bear some responsibility. • To the Prairieville Township officials facing recall, I’d like to offer classes on a common-sense approach to running small government. MSU offers such classes as part of its community development program. This isn’t the first time local township officials have been under threat of recall — usually brought on when officials operate governments as though they were their own companies. Open transparent government works best — when you make a mistake, take responsibility for it, admit it openly. People understand that no one is perfect, but cover-ups, complacency and uninformed decisions are not an acceptable way of representing local taxpayers. • To Kalamazoo attorney Ken Sparks, I give a ‘Shame on You’ award for so eagerly representing the Prairieville Township board by ‘reviewing’ and then billing more than $20,000 in legal fees for simple, routine Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. • I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of volunteers who helped in any way to put on some of the holiday programs, dinners and special fundraisers that make Christmas special. Churches and local organizations all over Barry County work hard every year to hold program and perform concerts and plays that so many people anticipate, making these activities a part of their holiday traditions. • A special thanks to the Hastings Manufacturing Company and their employees, for agreeing on a long-term contract of maintaining local jobs with the potential for more employment in the future. Kudos to Fred Cook, president and CEO of Hastings Manufacturing Company and all the employees for a job well done. • We have a lot of challenges before us — in our cities, farms, schools and governments — and if we expect to deal with our problems, then we must maintain a good mental attitude and move forward together. As we celebrate Christmas, we should remind ourselves of the season’s significance and work hard to become ‘Santas’ of sorts, with a renewed spirit and a sense of caring and concern for each other. Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year to all. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 5 Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Put unused vacation days to work - in your 401(k) Is it bread or is it cheese? by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters We Scandinavians have several strange customs, including our hallmark fish dish, which is cod that’s been processed for days in caustic lye. This truly imaginative creation is known as “lutefisk,” which means lye-fish. Lutefisk is a jelly-like material with a pH so high it must be soaked in water for days before you stand a prayer of being able to choke it down. Even after the lutefisk has soaked a week, however, with daily changing of the water bath, never let silver touch the lutefisk, or the silver will be permanently ruined. And, as a final warning, if lutefisk remains on a pot or dish overnight, it’s all but impossible to ever remove. Would you like a second helping? Although taste and smell are the factors we think about first when it comes to cooking, the texture of food is also a key factor in how we experience the process of eating. From that point of view, the interesting thing about lutefisk is the transformation of fish-texture to jelly-texture. And that leads me to explain that we Scandinavians have contributed another, quite different, food to the world, one that has some potential to be quite useful for certain people with special dietary needs. Here’s the story. Some people become profoundly ill if they eat wheat. Folks with celiac disease have an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine sparked by gluten in grains. If you have the disease but avoid gluten, you’re fine. If you eat gluten-bearing wheat, you become sick — sometimes very, very sick. But if you’re fond of wheat products, you know how discouraging it would be to give up the chewiness of pasta or the light texture of bread. Enter a food science technician, one Michael Costello by name, at Washington State University. Costello has the bright idea to borrow a traditional Scandinavian food – a good one let me quickly add – and retool it to help replace pasta and bread with a gluten-free substitute. Finns long ago created a cheese called juustoleipa, meaning bread-cheese. Some say the best bread-cheese is made from reindeer milk, but these days, cow milk is the standard ingredient. Juustoleipa is a fresh cheese, meaning that it isn’t aged. Unlike most cheeses, the milk used for juustoleipa isn’t fermented. The cheese-maker just curdles the milk and then bakes or grills it to give it a crispy crust. That unusual approach to cheese-making is possible because, unlike virtually all cheeses you have known, juustoleipa doesn’t melt when heated. Swedes like the cheese with coffee (true, we like everything with coffee, but this cheese in particular). The custom is to put a few pieces in the bottom of a cup, pour your coffee over them, and enjoy it as what we cleverly call “coffee cheese.” The cubes stay firm and chewy and don’t melt, hence the idea behind the custom. Juustoleipa can become bread-like when it’s prepared in an oven – air gets worked into the cheese as tiny bubbles as it bakes. So, depending on how the cheese is prepared, it can be chewy and pasta-like or chewy but more bread-like. Because it’s really just a fresh cheese, it has a mild flavor that doesn’t detract from any prepared dish. And, of course, cheese doesn’t trigger gluten intolerance. Costello teaches cheese-making techniques and has whipped up juustoleipa from time to time for years. But lately he had the idea of using it in ways to help those with celiac disease. He has made several dishes to test out how the juustoleipa might substitute for wheat-products in prepared meals. His most successful concoction is probably his wheatfree lasagna. The juustoleipa, sliced thin, takes the place of pasta – it’s good, chewy, and the richness and oils of cheese is to be expected in lasagna. Actually, I like Costello’s juustoleipa “bread,” too. It’s a bit like eating bread that has been spread with nicely browned butter. Perhaps it’s obvious, but we’re not talking low-cal meals. A full slice of juustoleipa “bread” will stave off hunger for a good, long while. But it’s sure better than lutefisk. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native of the rural Northwest, but was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Questions about science or energy for future Rock Docs can be sent to epeters@wsu.edu. This column is a service of the College of Sciences at Washington State University. Now that the year is almost over, you may want to explore some last-minute steps you can take to potentially boost your financial fortunes and improve your tax returns for 2010. And one good place to look is your 401(k). Your 401(k) is a great retirement savings vehicle. You typically fund your plan with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your money can grow faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. Also, you can spread your 401(k) dollars among a range of investments to match your risk tolerance, time horizon and retirement goals. Clearly, then, it would be nice to “max out” on your plan each year. But during difficult economic times, it may not be easy for you to defer more of your salary into your 401(k). Fortunately, there may be a way in which you can boost your 401(k) contributions — without cutting into your take-home pay. Specifically, you may be able to convert any unused vacation and sick time to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 457(b) or 403(b). Many employers have offered this conversion option for years, but relatively few employees have taken advantage of it. Now, however, the Obama administration has asked the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS to issue new rulings on the topic in the hope of getting more people to increase their retirement savings. And this is an important goal, because many of us still need to put away much more money on a regular basis if we’re going to enjoy the type of retirement lifestyle we’ve envisioned. The ability to convert vacation or sick time to your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plan can help you make progress toward that lifestyle. “ S t r etchi n g ” “Your repair dollars go further at” While the conversion feature won’t enable you to exceed the contribution limit for your plan —which for 2009 is $16,500, or $22,000 if you’re 50 or older — it may make it easier for you to beef up your contributions for this year, particularly if you have unused vacation or sick time you can’t carry over. Not all employers are willing or able to turn vacation or sick hours into retirement plan contributions, so check with your human resources or benefits office to see if you can make this move. If it is allowed, though, consider taking action. Once you know how many retirement plan dollars can result from your unused vacation or sick days, go over your 401(k) or other plan, perhaps with the help of your financial advisor, to determine an appropriate allocation of your money. For example, you may have accounts within your plan that are currently under-funded. Or you might benefit from “rebalancing” your plan by adding some new money into different accounts. Keep in mind, however, that diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. In any case, consider this opportunity to add to your retirement plan. The more you save today, the brighter your outlook could be for tomorrow. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. THISS AUTO Hastings • Collision & Auto Body Repair Insurance or Customer Pay • Mechanical Repairs & Service Best Value! up to 5 qts oil 1488 $ • Lube, Oil & Filter from • Wheel Alignment $ from 2995 Jerry Lancaster, Master Mechanic 2295 South M-37 Hwy., Hastings (269) 948-3387 Dennis Thiss, Owner Across from Glen’s Gas & Welding Supplies & MC Supply 77541606 ® Hastings City Bank earns five-star rating Tony Rubleski, president of Mind Capture Group, helps businesses, sales professionals and entrepreneurs move beyond ordinary marketing to a much higher level of bonding with clients. Learn from this expert how to meet the marketing and sales challenges of 2010! Tony's best selling book Mind Capture: How You Can Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Deficit Disorder is his second book on marketing and sales. A third book is scheduled for this coming summer. Hastings City Bank has passed BauerFinancial’s stringent stress test with flying colors. Not only is it a vital part of its community, it is a prime example of what all community banks should strive for.” Established in 1886, Hastings City Bank has been serving the banking needs of its neighbors and friends for 123 years. It operates through six offices in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland or online at www.hastingscitybank.com. Please note our special HOLIDAY HOURS: Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve Day – Close at 1 pm Friday, December 25th Christmas Day – CLOSED Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Day – Close at 5 pm Friday, January 1st New Year’s Day – CLOSED Hastings City Bank Member FDIC ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! 77541401 NOTICE Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Michigan, 49058, is posting this notice to locate the owner(s) of two P.D. Beckwith Round Oak Stoves c.1870, left on the museum premises on or about early 1996. If you have proof of ownership, please come forward and claim your property by contacting Claire Johnston, at 269-945-3775. If this property is unclaimed after one year from the date of this notice, the museum will take ownership of the property as authorized in the Museum Disposition of Property Act, signed into law January 1, 1993. Village, Museum & Recreation Area 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, MI 49058-8102 Ph: 269-945-3775 Fax: 269-945-0390 www.charltonpark.org "This is a value added service we are providing to our customers at no charge" says Mark Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank. " We are constantly looking for ways to help our business customers become even more successful." "We had a great response last time we brought Tony to Hastings" says Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director. "The time is right for another visit from Tony to help us meet the challenges of the new year.” This will be a new and timely message. We expect this seminar will be well attended, and seating is limited. Those who would like to attend the morning session from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. should RSVP to Hastings City Bank at 269-945-2401. The seminar will take place in the community room of the Hastings branch, 150 West Court Street. Attention business owners! If you want a bank that works harder for your business, contact Rob Ranes at 269-945-9535. Ad-itorial 77541470 150 W. Court Street (269) 945-2401 HastingsCityBank.com Hastings City Bank brings best selling author to Hastings! Hastings City Bank is bringing No. 1 Amazon best selling author Tony Rubleski back to Hastings on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Rubleski will share proven methods of success by Referral Magic: How to Capture & Grow More Sales in 2010! The 77528605 Hastings City Bank has been awarded a 5Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla. The five-star rating is based on the overall financial condition of the bank and is the highest rating attainable from BauerFinancial (the nation’s bank rating firm for over a quarter of a century). “Sheila Bair, chairman of the FDIC, said recently that community banks are the lifeblood of our financial system, and that certainly is true,” said Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “What she doesn’t say is that not all community banks, or all banks for that matter, are created equal. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 19.87 +.17 AT&T 27.90 +.30 CMS Energy Corp 15.63 +.17 Coca-Cola Co 57.27 -1.79 Dow Chemical Co 26.98 +.21 Exxon Mobil 68.57 -.60 Family Dollar Stores 27.93 -.05 First Financial Bancorp 15.08 +1.08 Flowserve CP 97.35 -1.31 Ford Motor Co 9.90 +.51 Intl Bus Machine 129.93 -1.44 JCPenney Co 27.48 -.21 Johnson & Johnson 64.53 -.21 Kellogg Co 52.84 -.72 McDonald’s Corp 62.97 +.97 Pfizer Inc 18.61 +.32 Sears Holding 79.81 +4.67 Spartan Motors 5.11 -.10 TCF Financial 13.62 +.40 Walmart Stores 53.34 -.64 Gold $1086.70 -$36.00 Silver $17.00 -.47¢ Dow Jones Average 10464.93 +12.93 Volume on NYSE 956M -144M 77541439 �Page 6 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa depot complex will not be open this weekend but it will be available by appointment. If you have a desire to visit, especially if you have out-of-town guests, call (616) 374-8420 to make arrangements. The next open house will be on the final weekend of January with the annual quilt and fabric show. The dinner theater at Central United Methodist Church was well attended Dec. 19. Performers were seated on an elevated platform, complete with table and chair for their dining. Servants were seated close by. Chief actors were Tom Reiser and wife Michelle who were the innkeeper and wife. Their children were played by Tabitha Landon, Shawna Adams, George McNeil. The meal began after the opening scene. Performers served as waiters except for the innkeeper and family. Others in Biblical costume helped serve. Worship Together… 77541502 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd., 2 miles south of Gun Lake, Plainwell. Phone 269664-4377. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday - 9 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 4 yrs. old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m. Prayer together; 9 p.m. Men’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH First Sunday after Christmas, December 27 - Worship 8:00 & 10:45. Sunday School 9:30; Jail Worship 1:00. High School Youth Gathering. Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00; Women’s Al-Anon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645; fax 269-945-2698. h t t p : / / w w w. d i s c o v e r- g r a c e . org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 10 a.m. Combined Worship Service; 6 p.m. NO Youth Group today. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Thursday - 7 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service; 11 p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve Service. Saturday - 4:00 p.m Wedding. Monday - Knit Wits. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 B OSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Water glasses were filled from tall jugs. After guests consumed the main course, the play continued with the hired servants, shepherds and a few angels playing their roles. Following the dessert, which came after much of the play, the assemblage was invited by the innkeeper to go to the stable to see the wondrous thing that had happened. The crowd moved to the sanctuary where Randy and Judy Friehoff and infant son Jonathan were seated with a manger nearby and the play continued. Sydney Klynstra was a very convincing little lamb carried on the shoulders of a shepherd. There was a lot of humor in the dialogue between the innkeeper and his bumbling servants. It was a delightful way of telling the old story with some possible scenarios of what might have been. On Thursday of last week, Mrs. Ward VanLaanen accompanied her brother Gary and wife Kathy Nickel from Nashville to St. Ignace to attend the Friday funeral of their aunt, a younger sister of their mother from the Swiss Wiese family who lived in the Upper Peninsula. They returned home Saturday. For those who know how to Google, it might be worth your while to visit “bat at a hockey game.” This funny video took place while the Green Bay Gamblers were playing against the team at Ottumwa, Iowa. Brian Garlock of Big Rapids is the equipment manager for the Gamblers. The Gamblers had an 11-hour bus ride to Iowa for their series of games that weekend. The bat episode added some excitement to their trip. Members of the Garlock family gathered from Texas, Big Rapids, Woodland, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Grand Rapids at the home of Michael and Karen Morse near Galesburg Sunday for their annual Christmas meal. While assembled they had a phone call from grandson Brian from Marinette, Wisc., just about to enter Michigan for the long drive home via the Mackinac Bridge. One of his team players lives in Mt. Pleasant so the route was to accommodate him. On Sunday evening on Martin Road, just south of Brown Road a bobcat was seen crossing the road in the swamp area. There have been other sighting of some wild animal in that area, possibly the same animal. Dec. 20 was a cold day but a bunch of cousins, ranging from age 16 to 25 ventured into their hosts’ hot tub for a soak. On a dare, they all jumped out and made snow angels on the lawn and then quickly got back into the hot tub. CHANGES MADE, continued from page 1 eighth grade science teacher for the rest of the school year. Richard Pohja will replace Sutherland as the industrial arts teacher at the high school for the remainder of the school year. Sandra Chewing will be a general health care para-pro at the Southeastern Elementary; Robert Glasgow will be transferred to the middle school; Amy Hubbell will teach Title I/general para-pro at Star Elementary for the rest of the school year. Robin Stoepker-Girrbach will work in shipping-receiving and utility maintenance for 12 months as of Dec. 4, due to job consolidation. Debra Densberger will be a general health care para-pro at Central Elementary for the rest of the school year. Nancy Jenks, a para-professional at Central Elementary, was laid off for the remainder of the school year. Angela Sixberry, computer teacher for eighth grade, was recalled for the remainder of the school year due to teacher retirements. The board approved the appointments of Joseph Fox and Robert Frost as bus drivers, Darlene Nelson in food service at the middle school and Jill Walther as an early childhood teacher at the child care center. Go (chest)nuts for the holidays With the phrase “Chestnuts roasting on a open fire” frequently heard this time of year, here are a few facts about chestnuts to consider. • Chestnuts are one of more than 200 commodities grown on a commercial basis in Michigan. • Chestnuts ripen in Michigan in mid- to late September and are harvested through mid-October. • Unlike other nuts, Michigan-grown chestnuts must be refrigerated and should not be allowed to dry out. They can be roasted over an open fire, in an oven, on the grill, and even in the microwave. They also can be boiled or steamed. • Chestnuts have about half the calories of other nuts and have the lowest fat content of all the main edible nuts. They have only 4 to 5 percent fat as compared to 62 percent for the hazelnut and 71 percent for the pecan. • In composition and food value, the chestnut, with its high carbohydrate content of about 78 percent, is more akin to cereal grains, such as wheat, than to nuts. Source: Chestnut Growers Inc., Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan Farm Bureau. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Area Obituaries John J. McLean HASTINGS – John J. McLean, of Hastings passed away suddenly Friday, December 18, 2009. He was born July 11, 1931 in Rogers City. He was the son of John E. and Alta (Knight) McLean. He graduated from Rogers City High School in 1949 and attended Eastern Michigan University. He served in the US Army in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he spent two summers sailing the Great Lakes for the Bradley Transportation Line, part of the US Steel operation of the Calcite Limestone Quarry in Rogers City. He joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, then known as the Michigan Department of State Highways, in 1956. He retired in June of 1989. He married Judith A. Johnson at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings on June 29, 1957. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3447, Life Member of the Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, and the Rogers City Service Men’s Club. He was especially active in the Knights of Columbus, serving twice as Grand Knight, was Financial Secretary for more than 20 years, and for many years coordinated the annual Tootsie Roll drive, benefiting mentally handicapped children. As a “Knight” he volunteered countless hours catering special events for private companies in fundraising efforts for the Knights of Columbus. He hunted for many years with friends and family at the Little Cut Lodge in Hawks. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and avidly supported them at their various sporting events. In retirement, he wintered in California, and also made annual trips to Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Mark of San Diego, CA; daughter, Mary Ann (Steve Shoup), sons, Mike (Michelle) and and Brian (Jacquie), all of Hastings; brother, Patrick “Duke” McLean, of Rogers City; sister, Rosalind (Ed) Brunsman, of St. Clair Shores; grandchildren, AFC Kyle Pierce, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Riley, Claudia, Joey , Julia, Kali and Kara Gonzalez, all of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Amy, Jo; sister, Fae Hanson, sister, Zora Osborn; brother, Merle McLean. A memorial mass was held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings. Please visit their website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net for further details. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Building Fund and the Hastings Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 41-23; Hastings City Bank 37 1/2-26 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 3232; Hurless Machine Shed 32-32; Barry County Red Cross 27-37; J-Bar Antique Tractors 22 1/2-41 1/2. Men’s Good Games - K. Armstrong 217; P. Scobey 191; L. Porter 189; G. Hause 185; M. Yost 181; S. Hause 177; D. Blakely 171; K. Beebe 167; C. Armstrong 166. Men’s Good Series - K. Armstrong 558; P. Scobey 506; L. Porter 521; G. Hause 523; M. Yost 495; S. Hause 498; D. Blakely 474; K. Beebe 469; C. Armstrong 425. Women’s Good Games - B. Wilkins 197; D. Ware 169; M. Westbrook 166; K. Moore 159; B. Smith 150; B. Benedict 150; D. Service 149; B. Norris 141. Women’s Good Series - B. Wilkins 504; D. Ware 458; M. Westbrook 456; K. Moore 371; B. Smith 434; B. Benedict 388; D. Service 393; B. Norris 351. Tuesday Trios Colemans 52-16; CBS 41-27; Trouble 3830; Lynn Denton 37.5-30.5; Quick Response Fire 37-31; Lu’s Team 36.5-31.5; Lucky Strikes 32-32; Super Crips 26-42; Twisted Sister’s* 26-34; Delton Pole 24-28; Sister’s* 23-37; Team 12 0-52. * Games to be made up. High Game - D. James 242; P. Ramey 227; T. Daniels 225; Shirlee V. 222. High Series - T. Daniels 587; Shirlee V. 582; L. Potter 573; Heather 570. Thomas R. Steward EATON RAPIDS - Thomas “Tom” R. Steward, age 55, of Eaton Rapids, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Ingham Regional Medical Center with his family by his bedside. He was born May 26, 1954 in Hastings, the son of Arthur and Betty (Wight) Steward. Tom served 19 years with the Dept. of Corrections as Food Service Director for the State of Michigan and had to retire from the State Police in Dimondale as Food Service Director with a medical retirement. Tom was a member of the Duck Lake Country Club, an avid golfer, boater, and camper who enjoyed cooking for his family. Tom was the definition of a family man, his life was driven by taking care of and loving his family. His few but significant words touched many even beyond his family. Tom’s ability to love unconditionally was inspirational and unforgettable. He was preceded in death by his sister, Geri Lynn Steward. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Sue; children, Annie of Raleigh, N.C., Natalie of Eaton Rapids, Wayne of Austin, TX., Christopher of Eaton Rapids, John of Eaton Rapids and Lisa (Nathan) Pray of Dimondale; grandchild, Esek Pray; parents, Arthur and Betty Steward of Hastings; brother, Steven (Debbie) Steward of Hastings; and numerous nieces and nephews; Tom’s best friend and loyal companion, his dog Lucy. Funeral services for Tom were held Sunday, December 20, 2009 from the Skinner Funeral Home at 315 S. River St., Eaton Rapids, MI, 48827. For online condolences go to www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com Chris (R. Christopher) Gould TYRON, NC - Chris (R. Christopher) Gould, age 94, of Tryon, NC, formerly of Grand Rapids and Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He is survived by his three sons, Jeffrey (Debbie) Gould of DeWitt, Roger Gould of Grand Rapids and Curtis Gould of Tryon, NC; four grandchildren, Doris (Bradley) Bancroft, Jeffrey Gould Jr., and Rose Gould, of DeWitt, and Carin (John) Bowman of Malibu, CA; two great-granddaughters, Eddie Wren Bowman and Lydia Bowman, of Malibu, CA, one great-grandson, Jackson Bancroft, of DeWitt; and one sister, Laura (Warren) Hermes, of Bay City, TX. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne Cincebeaux Gould. He was born in 1915 in Alvin, TX, and graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston, TX. In the late 1930s, he managed a branch of his family's laundry and dry cleaning business in Houston. In 1940, he moved to Detroit. There, he met Jeanne Cincebeaux, and in 1943 they were married. He worked in aircraft manufacturing during World War II and later made his career as a die cast engineer and plant manager in the tool and die industry in Michigan. After retiring in 1982, he and his wife moved to Tryon, NC. It was his wish to be cremated. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 3 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC. Online guest book at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. �Social News The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 7 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... with Esther Walton Christmas pageant ‘54, puts Christ in back Christmas The following is an article written by Joyce F. Weinbrecht and published in the Hastings Banner on December 23, 1993. Preparation for the Hastings Yule Pageant Dec. 11, 1954, began several months earlier when in October 1954, 14 area churches joined together to present the Christmas spectacular under the leadership of W.O. Best, president of the Hastings Chamber of Kalamazoo and Channel 8 of Grand Rapids for televising on their stations, this a relatively new process in 1954. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1954, dawned clear and cold, with a light dusting of snow on the ground. As evening approached, the 14 floats assembled in Tyden Park. Between 6:45 and 7:15 p.m. there was such scurrying about, as participants garbed in the clothing suitable to Mary Weiler celebrates 95th Mary Weiler of Hastings will celebrate her 95th birthday on December 28, 2009. She has lived her entire life in Hastings and resided in the same home she shared with her now deceased husband Ward for 67 years. She now lives at Cornerstone Assisted Living Center, 2900 Kellens Drive, Hastings, MI. She would thoroughly enjoy hearing from family and friends. Her children are Beverly Stutz, Patricia Walton, Ward Weiler II, Louise (Nelson) Replogle, Terry (Merrit) Weiler. Cushmans to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Barry and Grace (Gruber) Cushman were united in marriage January 1, 1960, at East Main Methodist Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have two children, Deanna (Jim) Hasler, Danville, Ind. and Eric (Carol) Cushman, Parchment, Mich. and three grandsons, Aaron Reynolds, Jacob, and Zachary. They will be celebrating at a later date with an open house. Marriage Licenses Roland Oaster celebrates 80th birthday Friends and relatives of Roland Oaster are invited to a celebration of Roland’s 80th birthday on January 3, 2010 between 2-5 p.m. at Leason Sharpe Hall, First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Your presence is the only gift requested. Ryne William Germinder, Hartford and Michelle Lynn Martin, Plainwell. Kenneth Dale Hamming II, Middleville and Jamie Hamming, Middleville. Michael Lynn Laster, Middleville and Candy Sue Richards-Laster, Middleville. Edgar Estuardo Marroquin Fajardo, Hastings and Jessica Lee Newton, Hastings. Travis Allen Traister, Bellevue and Jennifer Ann Smith, Hastings. Newborn Babies GIRL, Viera Rain, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. to Ashley E. Tobias and Mike Branch Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Weston Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. to Lindsey Meinke of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Carol, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9, 2009 at 10:51 a.m. to Melissa and Darin Stuart of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Haven Ray, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1, 2009 at 1:16 a.m. to Jessie Fitzhenry of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Tre Delonte, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11, 2009 at 5:45 a.m. to Allison and Eli Bush of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Zachary Todd, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 26, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. to Amanda Davis of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Karleigh Michelle, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 10, 2009 at 12:11 a.m. to Kelseay Hallifax and Chad Snell of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Ashland, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. to Julie and Craig King of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jaden Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. to Nicole Furlong and Joey Welch of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Levi Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. to Christine and Steven Pytzynski of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Aaliyah Yvonne, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30, 2009 at 8 a.m. to Dasha Cousins and Joseph Voss of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dominick Jason, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 26, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. to Jolene and Scott Willett of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Volunteers from area churches took over barns and garages where they spent many hours constructing the floats that would illustrate a part of the Christmas story Commerce and chamber manager Phil Schubert, the theme “Put Christ back in Christmas,” suggested by Schubert, was adopted and not only were local churches ready to respond, but the merchants and the townspeople rallied to make this a great event. Plans for the floats were drafted by the 14 clergymen designing them to tell the Christmas story in sequence. Then the church groups began to build the floats. Costumes had to be made to appropriately clothe the participants to represent the characters being depicted. Each church group was responsible for producing its own float and the costumes needed. This truly became a community effort. The store windows of Hastings came alive, depicting the scenes of the first Christmas. All businesses, including the restaurants, closed during the two-hour-long event. All advertising signs and lights were turned off to observe the celebration of the birth of Christ. Nearly10,000 people filled the streets and the courthouse square. An elevated platform had been erected on the courthouse lawn. It had words announcing “Christ Back in Christmas” across its front. From this platform the Rev. Russell Houseman read the narrative for the pageant as each of the floats came past the platform. A check of the license plates on cars parked on streets indicated that people came to watch the parade from many places, near and far away. All the surrounding towns and cities were represented and people came from as far as Detroit and Lansing. Teams of photographers from metropolitan papers as well as the local papers were present to record the parade. It was filmed from the marquee of the Strand Theatre by both Channel 3 of their roles in the pageant made final adjustments to their costumes and to the floats. At 7:15 p.m., the first chimes rang out to give notice that the program was about to begin. A few minutes later the bells in every church belfry began to ring to announce the coming event. State Street was soon filled with spectators. Forty-five American Legionnaires policed the lines of people to keep them from crowding the path of the parade. The city police and the sheriff’s department channeled traffic away from the parade area. The Pageant Parade began promptly at the Hundreds of people gathered on the courthouse lawn for the early Christmas pageant. BOY, Darren Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30, 2009 to Holly and Keith Carpenter of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Grady Irwin, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29, 2009 at 3:33 a.m. to Andy and Erin Heyboer of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. BOY, Caleb Ryan, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. to Corey and Tina Williams of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Aliayaha Marie Rocky, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14, 2009 at 8:06 a.m. to Caitlin and Johnathon Ayers of Nashville/Detroit. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kaitlyn Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 13, 2009 at 2:20 a.m. to Jessica Wines and Darin Card of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. scheduled time of 7:30 p.m., led by a city police car with its flashing red light. The First Baptist Church float paused as it made the turn around the soldier’s monument from Broadway onto State Street. Six trumpeters dressed in medieval garb sounded fanfare and played “Joy to the World” as the float proceeded down State Street. The next float was the “Prophecy of Isaiah” by the First Methodist Church. “The Word Became Flesh” was third, done by the Episcopal Church. The fourth float was “Annunciation,” presented by the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Next, in fifth place, the Grace Lutheran Church had the float “Glorious Proclamation,” followed by “Journey to Bethlehem”, sixth place, done by the Church of the Nazarene. The Pilgrim Holiness Church was seventh position with “No Room in the Inn.” Number eight was presented by the Hastings Methodist Circuits and was titled “Shepherds in the Fields.” The First Methodist Church Choir came next, singing Christmas Carols. The United Brethren Church showed the “Holy Family and Nativity” on float number 10. Christmas carolers from the First Presbyterian Church were in number 11 spot. Number 12 was “Shepherds at the Manger,” depicted by the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The Church of God had float number 13, showing the “Wise Men at the Manger with Gifts.” The last float presented by St. Rose Catholic Church was “Christ, the Hope of the World.” The 14 floats moved from Tyden Park, south on Broadway, turning at the soldier’s monument, heading east on State Street, to Boltwood, south to Court Street passed the crowds of spectators, to the courthouse square, where 700 singers from 33 Barry County churches and school groups were gathered for a Christmas Chorale. Scouts from all area troops distributed 10,000 copies of the words to the Yule hymns so that the people watching the pageant could join in and become participants in the event. Choirs who were part of the Christmas Chorale included Maple Grove, Nashville and Cloverdale United Evangelical Brethren churches; Orangeville Episcopal, Stoney Point Free Methodist, Dowling, Carlton Center, Woodland, Delton, Freeport, Goodwill, Hickory Corners, Middleville, Nashville and Quimby Methodist churches; Among the 14 floats which were in the Christmas pageant in Hastings in 1954 was the one prepared by members of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. On the float at left side were Eleanor Gallup, 11, and her brother, Keith, 5, and at right, their sister, Sharon Gallup. Looking at the float, which was constructed in a barn, are Mrs. Ruth Gallup and her husband, Rev. Charles Gallup, pastor of the church. Baltimore, Freeport and Irving United Brethren churches; Hickory Corners and North Irving Wesleyan Methodist churches, and Cedar Creek Bible Church. In addition to W.O. Best, and Phil Schubert of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, the planning committee of the “Put Christ Back into Christmas” pageant included the Rev. Leon Manning, First Methodist Church; the Rev. Don Gury, Episcopal Church; the Rev. Charles R. Fox, First Evangelical United Brethren Church; the Rev. Leason Sharpe, First Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Charles F. Gallup, Free Methodist Church; the Rev. Alfred Silvernail, Church of the Nazarene; the Rev. Fr. Joseph A. Reitz, St. Rose Catholic Church; the Rev. Russell Houseman, First Baptist Church; the Rev. Roy E. Palmer, Church of God; the Rev. Royal Satterlee, Methodist Circuit churches; the Rev. Laurence Jewett, United Brethren Church; the Rev. Lila Manker, Pilgrim Holiness Church; the Rev. O.H. Trinklein, Grace Lutheran Church; and the Rev. L.M. Owen, Wesleyan Methodist Church. The “Put Christ Back Into Christmas Pageant” and the Christmas Chorale were declared successful by the committee, the business, religious and community leaders of the city of Hastings and Barry County. For several hours the City of Hastings turned away from the commerce of Christmas FROM TIME TO TIME, continued on page 8 �Page 8 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Excitement builds for first New Year’s Eve “ball drop” in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An idea that started with Hastings residents Carl and Loretta Schoessel has mushroomed into a first-time community New Year’s Eve “ball drop” in downtown Hastings. To have an event like that locally, complete with a countdown to midnight by Hastings Mayor Bob May, is generating excitement. “Times Square has nothing on Jefferson COURT NEWS Ramiro Miguel Tijerina, 22, of Kentwood was sentenced in 5th Circuit Court Dec. 17 to 48 days in jail. He pleaded guilty to Judge James Fisher for possessing a controlled substance, second or subsequent offense and operating while impaired. The charges also caused Tijerina to be in violation of his parole. He was ordered to pay $500 in court costs, $60 to the crime victim rights fund, $300 library funds fines, $121 in state minimum costs and $196 for a court assessment late fee. For the probation violation, he was ordered to continue probation as previously sentenced. He also was ordered to pay $20 a week toward the court assessments, and his bond was forfeited toward assessments. Amanda Sue Coger, 30, of Battle Creek was sentenced for failure to pay child support dating back to May 6, 2008. In 5th circuit court last week, Judge Fisher assessed Coger $250 in court costs, $60 crime victim rights and $68 state minimum costs. She also was ordered to serve three months in jail and 60 months on probation. The balance of jail time may be suspended upon payment of $300, and 50 percent of any payments are to be applied to child support. Michael Aaron Durecka, 20, of Hastings pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to possessing a controlled substance on school property. The charge also resulted in a probation violation. Judge Fisher sentenced Durecka to three days in jail, $500 in court costs, $60 crime victim rights and $68 in state minimum costs. For the probation violation, he was ordered to continue on probation as previously sentenced. Urian Tait Spotts, 27, of Charlotte pleaded no contest to two counts stemming from an accident Aug. 10. Spotts was sentenced to 47 months in jail on each count, to be served concurrently. The first count was operating with a suspended, revoked or denied license and causing serious injury. The second was for failure to stop at the scene of an accident, resulting in serious impairment or death. The accident occurred at the intersection of East State Road and Charlton Park Road. David Wayne Helsel, 35, of Hastings pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence before Judge Fisher in 5th circuit court. Helsel was sentenced to 18 to 36 months in prison and assessed $500 in court costs, $60 crime victim rights and $68 in state minimum costs. Fisher ordered that Helsel’s sentence is to be served consecutive to any parole violation sentence. According to court documents, Helsel assaulted his wife Sept. 9, six days after he was released from prison. Dwayne Franklin Walker, 28, of Hastings pleaded guilty to one felony count of uttering and publishing. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 24 months on probation under Judge Fisher in 5th circuit court. He also was assessed $1,000 in court costs, $60 crime victim rights, $496 restitution and $68 state minimum costs. Court documents state that Walker presented a forged or counterfeit check for $491.56 on Sept. 5. Adam Michael Harig, 23, of Delton pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence with a passenger 16 years of age of younger on Oct. 19. He was ordered last week to serve 12 months in jail and 42 months of probation. He also was assessed $68 state minimum costs, $500 library fund fines, $500 drug court, $60 crime victim rights, $200 court costs and $467 in restitution. He also was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling while in jail. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Card of Thanks Card of Thanks AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 THE FAMILY OF Philip Armstrong would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our family, friends and neighbors for all of their love and support and prayers during the last five years of Philip’s illness and passing. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, food and monetary gifts we received. 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Hastings Downtown Development Authority President Patty Woods said, “I’m really happy to see it get started. I’m excited. I think it’s a good thing.” She also likes the aspect that so many different groups and people are participating, such as Hastings students and their teacher and alumni, the Rotary Club and Arts Council. She said the DDA Board “thought it would be grea t ... and sounded like fun.” People won’t have to drive long distances to take part in a New Year’s Eve celebration, Woods pointed out. She also commented that perhaps people would want to have dinner at one of the local restaurants and make a night of it. “Everybody I know is pretty excited about it,” she said of the ball drop. The ball drop celebration is free to the public. Musician Joe LaJoye calls the ball drop a “great event for the community. “It’s really cool to have the chamber (of commerce), city, DDA, arts council and school all involved,” he said. LaJoye and the Les Jazz band will be performing at 11:45 p.m., before the ball drops. “We, of course, will be playing Auld Lang Syne on the stroke of 12 (midnight) complete with an audience sing-along. Other tunes will include several Big Band classics,” he said. At 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, part of the Jefferson and State streets’ intersection (the north third of Jefferson Street between the Second Hand Corners building and the Gilmore Jewelers building) will be closed in order for a stage to be placed at that location. The entire intersection will be closed at 10:30 p.m. Pre-recorded music by emcee David McIntyre, of WBCH, starts at 11 p.m., followed by live music by Les Jazz. After the countdown and the ball drops, a sound and light display will take place off the roof parapet of the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro. The sound will include approximately six cannon shots and the light will be “illuminations.” The event will conclude with the crowd singing “Auld Lang Syne” and more music by Les Jazz. The event is expected to end at 12:15 a.m. “The lighted ball and dropping apparatus has been designed and fabricated by the students in Hastings High School teacher Ed Domke’s drafting class and adult volunteers from the community,” according to a press release. The Thornapple Arts Council is giving noisemakers to children at the event. When asked about Rotary’s involvement in the New Year’s Eve event, Johnson said, “One of the Rotary's world missions is providing clean water to underdeveloped countries. The Hastings Rotary Club's funding of the drinking fountain at the Barry County Courthouse lawn and providing hot chocolate for New Year’s Eve seems like a nice tie into our global mission as a club.” POLICE BEAT Double green means double damage A Chrysler mini-van driven by 81-year-old Henry Vandenburg from Byron Center was northbound on Alden Nash Avenue at Cascade Road when it collided with a 2003 Chevy SUV, driven by 35-year-old Nathan Phillip Hardman from Clarksville, who was eastbound on Cascade Road. Both drivers claimed to have had the green light at the intersection at the time of the accident. Driver of vehicle one was transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with serious injuries. The driver of vehicle two was treated at the scene and released. Four pediatric patients in vehicle two were transported to Butterworth Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and the crash remains under investigation. Fighting all the way to jail Hastings Police responded to a reported domestic assault in the 800 block of North Church Street on Dec. 20. Officers made contact with a 56-year-old victim who had an obvious facial injury and told officers that she had been in al argument with the suspect who she identified as Bobby Jo Wagner, 52, of Hastings. The victim as well as a witness at the residence said the argument had escalated and Wagner struck her in the side of the face. Officers spoke with Wagner who admitted to “back handing” the victim during the argument. As Wagner was being arrested for domestic assault, he resisted and fought with officers as they took him into custody. Once secured, Wagner was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. He is facing charges of domestic assault fourth offense, resisting and obstructing a police officer and for violating probation conditions ordered by the court. Alcohol consumption appears to have a been factor in the incident. Pedestrian signals motorists and officers Hastings Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Broadway after motorists traveling through the area called Barry Central Dispatch to report a male subject standing in the middle of the highway “flipping off” motorists. A responding squad car observed the subject in the middle of North Broadway who was still gesturing to passing motorists, and after seeing the squad car walked toward a neighboring parking lot. As the officer approached him, the individual, later identified as: Gregory Brochue, 56, of Hastings, began yelling obscenities and refused to comply with the officer’s request to quiet down. Brochue was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person and lodged at Barry County Jail. Police say that his .18 percent blood alcohol level may have contributed to his disorderly behavior. Chilled firearm, recipe for arrest Hastings Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of W. Walnut Street on a report of a man threatening another man with a handgun. Responding officers were advised that the suspect, Calvin Lustey, 17, from Hastings, was inside the garage of the residence and no longer had the gun. Officers confronted Lustey and did not find the gun in his possession and were told by him that it was hidden in the house. Officers spoke with the 19-year-old victim who said that he and Lustey had been in a heated argument in the garage and Lustey left, returned a short time later and pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened him. Officers, with the cooperation of the suspect, located the gun hidden underneath a refrigerator inside the residence. Several witnesses corroborated the victim’s account of what had occurred. Lustey was placed under arrest on charges of felonious assault and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Unwrapping ticket for Christmas Barry County Sheriff deputies arrested Angelica Loree Smith, 18, of Hastings for trespassing after a Walmart employee called to report she was in the store. According to the report, Smith was issued a notification of restriction from the property on April 28, after she was caught shoplifting. Smith told deputies she was shopping for a Christmas present with her boyfriend and was aware that she was not supposed to be on the property. Complaint turns up more drugs, selling paraphernalia Lake Odessa Police Officer Anthony Foster and Reserve Officer Patrick Herson responded to the Emerson Manor Apartments Nov. 29 on a complaint from residents reporting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the hallway. Upon investigation, the officers determined the odor was coming from apartment B3, and knocked on the door. They were met by resident Venolia Figel. Officers were given permission to enter the apartment and conduct an “officer safety search.” They immediately noticed a variety of narcotics equipment. At this time, a second occupant arrived at the apartment, identified as Jan Figel, Venolia’s husband. He was patted down for officer safety and was found to have a quantity of crack cocaine in his pocket. Jan was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, and both occupants agreed to a voluntary search of the apartment. That search revealed one pound of marijuana, packaged in both large and smaller-quantity, individual plastic baggies, several rocks of crack cocaine and a large quantity of narcotics equipment, including scales used to facilitate the delivery of drugs. The Ionia County Prosecutor’s office has formally charged Jan Figel with two felony counts, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession with intent to deliver cocaine. FROM TIME TO TIME, continued from page 7 and paid homage to the Christ Child and the first Christmas. The event was chronicled in the Dec. 23 Hastings Banner as such: People Throughout the Nation Laud Christmas Pageant “Appropriateness of Idea Praised; Many Extend Hope ‘Hastings’ Plan’ Becomes National December Event” “Town Puts Christ Back in Christmas.” “Michigan City Tries Religious Christmas.” “U.S. Town Hangs Out ‘Santa Unwanted’ Sign.” United States newspapers and Canadian publications hailed Hastings’ Dec. 11 Christmas Pageant and the unselfishness of the city’s merchants in news stories and editorials. The desire of Americans to turn their thoughts more to the Birth of Christ and its meaning to the world was also reflected in the dozens of letters still being received here from all parts of the nation praising this town’s emphasis on the religious aspect of the Nativity. Hastings residents received in their Christmas cards clippings from other newspapers telling of the event, some heard from friends for the first time in many months after they had seen the story of their “home town” in their own periodicals. Mrs. Amelia Goodyear Hull wrote of being thrilled to read about the pageant in the New York Times, one of the most highly respected newspapers in the world. The Tulsa Tribute, the Milwaukee Journal, the Victory (British Columbia) Daily Tribune and hundreds of other papers headlined news of the pageant on their front pages. From Peru, Ind., G.E. Goodyear received a letter from W.L. Redmon which said in part: As a Christian layman, I want to congratulate you on advocating ‘Putting Christ back into Christmas.’ It is indeed a blessing to see all of you take time on a busy Saturday night to have your parade of Christmas floats... I know that God willing, you people in Hastings will receive many blessings.” Rev. Russell Houseman and others received personal notes from Chicago, Detroit, New Mexico, Oregon, Missouri, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek as well as from other points in this area. Robert Q. Lewis, of CBS, wrote: “It is truly gratifying to know that there are communities in this country that realize this growing need for more emphasis placed on the true meaning of Christmas...” Miss Lynn Arnold, of KSL’s radio and TV station at Salt Lake City, Utah, sent a script of her program for Dec. 10. Miss Arnold, on the air, said in part: “Tomorrow night, Dec. 11, these people (6,400 in Hastings) will witness the turn-off of their gaudy Christmas lights; they will put away all the paper Santa Clauses and try to forget how many shopping days remain until Christmas. Instead, everyone will try to remember Bethlehem... the gospel according to St. Luke... an old, old, message of ‘Peace on earth, good will toward men...’” Mrs. Leondard A. Merrill wrote from Rogers, Minn.: “I heard a news broadcast concerning your decision of putting ‘Christ back into Christmas.’ I would appreciate a write-up from your newspaper editor so we can put it in our Minneapolis paper and our local papers. We desire to have the real Christmas honored.” Mrs. Lou Richards wrote: “It was with joy I read in the Louisville Times, a Kentucky daily, of your very worthwhile, much needed and Christian undertaking to have Christ in your town this Saturday night...” Mrs. John Startzel, of Falls City, Neb., wrote: “We wish to congratulate you upon the effort in your town to honor the Lord. May He richly bless and may many be turned to The Saviour.” Mrs. Edith Hamilton, of Grand Rapids: “There was a mighty fine write-up in our G.R. Press last week on your ‘Real Christmas Spirit’ plans and want to say ‘May the Lord richly bless you’...” Ed Baldwin of LaPort, Ind., wrote: “I pray that every community in our Great Nation will follow your example...” Roscoe A. Trunkey, state chaplain of the Utah dept. of DAVs: “It does my heart good to know there are people who not only think but act. I hope this sort of thing can spread to all parts of the nation as well as the world...” From Waco, Texas, V.E. Norwood wrote: “It is my sincere hope and prayer that it shall be nationwide in its scope and that we shall honor our Lord and Master in the proper manner...” From Medford, Ore., Josephine Smith wired: “Congratulations and best wishes on your Christmas observance.” A card “To the People of Hastings” from Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wanden, Hayward, Calif., extended the hope for a blessed Christmas. Dozens of letters from Long Island City, N.J.; West DePere, Wis.; Gasquet, and numerous other communities in California; Roanoake, Va.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Fairfield, Iowa, to name a few have arrived at the Chamber of Commerce office. One woman from Sacramento, Calif., wrote that she and her husband want to move to Hastings. Sources: Newspapers from the family files of Don Hughes. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Sunday, 12/12/1954. Hastings Banners, 11/25/1954 and 12/9/1954. The Reminder, 11/30, 1954, 12/14/1954. The Grand Rapids Press 12/14/1954. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 9 Rutland Charter Township Board adopts budget, reduces assessor’s salary by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board, at its Dec. 9 meeting, adopted a 2010 budget for the township that features projected revenues and expenses for the municipality’s general fund of $367,638 and $411,988, respectively. According to a budget report available at the meeting, in 2008, revenue in the township’s general fund totaled just over $457,000, with expenses at slightly more than $376,000. The same report states that, as of the end of this year, revenue for the general fund is expected to reach approximately $389,000, with expenses expected to total around $325,000. Among the items detailed in the budget, the amount budgeted for Dennis McKelvey, assessor for the township, elicited the most discussion, with members of the board directing Supervisor Jim Carr to reduce the number of hours per week that McKelvey will be paid for in 2010 from 30 to 24. As reported in the Nov. 19 Hastings Banner, McKelvey is paid approximately $34,000 per year for working 30 hours per week, a weekly number of hours that makes him the only person who receives about $10,000 per year from the township for a benefits package consisting of a pension, life insurance and health insurance. At the meeting, Carr explained that, despite rumors to the contrary, McKelvey, who was hired nearly 20 years ago by the township’s former supervisor, Bob Edwards, was unable to produce a contract between himself and the township that allowed him to receive benefits indefinitely. According to Clerk Robin Hawthorne, the reduction to the number of hours that McKelvey is paid for will bring his annual salary down to just under $28,000. The reduction also means that McKelvey will not receive any benefits from the township in the future, she added. Echoing discussion had by the board at its Nov. 11 meeting, board members explained that the reduction to the number of hours for which McKelvey is paid was prompted by their belief that his duties did not require 30 hours per week to perform. Board members claimed that they have routinely found McKelvey in his office playing computer games. “I’ve had more than one complaint from more than one person about (McKelvey) wasting time,” said Carr. “... And I’ve caught some major time being wasted myself, if we’re being honest, here.” Resident Sandra Freese spoke at the Dec. 9 meeting, alleging that McKelvey very rarely works the 30 hours per week necessary for him to earn his benefits and that he should reimburse the township accordingly. “He was supposed to have put in 30 hours per week, correct, to get his pension paid for?” she asked the board. “What about the years since you people came on board that he only worked 24 hours a week and his pension was still paid for? ... I feel that he cheated the township, and I think you gave more of a break to him than what he should have gotten, because I feel he stole from the township.” Carr addressed Freese’s concerns, saying that if he had a way of proving that McKelvey had not been working 30 hours per week, he would consider pursuing reimbursement from him, but not otherwise. “I have no way of proving it,” Carr explained. “If I had a way of proving it, Sandy, I wouldn’t have a big problem with it. ... My opinion of that is it’s not possible. We paid it, we did it, a board before us committed us to it, we didn’t change it. I don’t think we would stand a prayer.” In an interview after the meeting, McKelvey claimed that, while board members have accused him of not having enough work to warrant his pay, he works an average of 32 hours per week as an assessor for the township. “I’m the only person that typically worked 30 hours or more,” he said. “All the others worked less hours, and I think the township board felt that they needed to cut the hours to make it more consistent with everyone else.” Responding to allegations from board members and Freese that he often performs work for other townships from his office at Rutland Charter Township Hall, McKelvey, who also is an assessor for Assyria and Bowne (in Kent County) townships, said that such claims were false. “It’s untrue,” he claimed. “Those allegations have existed for years. ... I have my own office at my home, and I have a township computer at my home for the other town- Dennis McKelvey ships.” After the meeting, Freese elaborated on the concerns she had voiced to the board, explaining that since Carr serves as the township’s head assessor, he has control over McKelvey’s employment and conduct and should have addressed the alleged problems involving the assessor long ago. “Jim is his employer,” she said. “He’s the one who can hire or fire him, but he don’t want to do it by himself; he wants the board to be involved.” When asked why he brought the matter before the board, instead of handling a reduction to McKelvey’s hours by himself, Carr Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN mometer taking your temperature,” Scoville elaborated. “It doesn’t tell us everything ... It doesn’t give us all the information; it gives us a snapshot of where they are.” Also during the meeting, “Nice Job Notes” were announced to recognize exceptional contributions to the district made by Leslie Ivens, Katie Keene, Nikki Massanari, Jodi Skinner and a teacher for the district who wished to remain anonymous. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Schedule of Regular Board Meetings 2010 January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 rect the corrupted data.” In other business, the Rutland Charter Township Board voted 5-1, with Trustee Bill Hanshaw absent, for Carr to approach the City of Hastings about the municipality providing sewer services to the site of a proposed Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43. Carr, Hawthorne, Treasurer Sandy Greenfield and trustees Brenda Bellmore and Dorothy Flint formed the majority, with Trustee Rob Lee casting the dissenting vote. Jim Wincek, vice president of support services for Pennock Health Services, announced at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Hastings Area Joint Planning Committee that plans to construct the proposed hospital had been put on “indefinite hold.” “How long am I supposed to sit around and wait for indefinitely to come around?” Carr asked the board. “I don’t know.” A 5-2 vote to allow Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to provide sewer services to the proposed hospital was made June 10, following months of public debate by members of the Rutland Charter Township Board on whether the sewer authority or the City of Hastings should provide such services. Carr and Hawthorne cast the dissenting votes. Lee said that as far as he was concerned, the board already had decided that Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority would service the proposed hospital. “My understanding was we had already ... voted on that and already supported Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority,” he said. Carr said the board’s previous vote committed it to entering into a contract with Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority that would allow them to service the hospital. Because the sewer authority must receive various approvals, including approvals from every township that would house the pipeline connecting the proposed hospital to the sewer authority’s other pipelines, and since the board was not aware of any such approval having been given, Carr, along with the majority of the other board members present, said that it would be beneficial to have the city be a ready alternative. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TEACHERS ACCUSE, continued from page 1 According to Wilson, as of June 30, the district’s general fund had a balance of $640,000. Throughout the previous fiscal year, the district generated $14.28 million in revenues and had expenses totaling $14.53 million, he said. Providing a comparative retrospective, Wilson said that, in 2005, 2,010 students attended the district, while, in 2009, 1,681 students were enrolled. In 2005, the district received just over $12.6 million in per-pupil funding from the state, but only slightly more than $10.2 million of such state funding was received in 2009, he added. “That’s a decrease of $185 per student,” he noted. Wilson also addressed expenses relating to salaries and benefits. “As in most school districts, a major expenditure is payroll — payroll and employee benefits,” he said. “It’s obviously a personrun entity. In 2005, your total payroll and employee benefits was $6,900 per student. In 2009, it was $7,850 per student, so that was an increase of $950 per student in total payroll and employee benefits, which was about a 14 percent increase.” He added that, in both 2005 and 2009, salaries and benefits accounted for 84 percent of the district’s total budget. Another presentation was delivered by Steve Scoville, principal of Delton Kellogg Elementary School, and Julie Osgood, a reading instructor at the elementary school. Scoville spoke about the steps teachers at the school are employing to better prepare third and fourth grade students for Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. “One of the challenges we have with MEAP at the elementary school is that only third and fourth grade elementary students take the MEAP test, so we don’t know how our kindergarten students are doing, based on standardize tests,” he explained. “We won’t know until they get to third grade, and we usually find out about six months later, so that MEAP data really isn’t valuable to us at that point.” Of the steps discussed, a program entitled “Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills” (DIBELS), provided much of the focus of the presentation. Osgood explained that, utilizing DIBELS, kindergarten students are assessed in four different areas, which include initial sound fluency, letter-naming fluency, phoneme segmentation fluency and nonsense-word fluency. Osgood said that, since DIBELS was introduced to the elementary school in 2005 by herself and Deb Butterfield, a reading instructor at Delton Kellogg Middle School, it has been easier for teachers to gauge students’ success at reading. “We like to think of DIBELS like a ther- said his discussion of the matter with board members was an “attempt to keep the public advised.” Of the other concerns Freese raised after the meeting, she claimed that Carr did not properly investigate McKelvey’s resignation from his position as an assessor for Baltimore Township in March 2008. “I don’t think there was anything said or spoken of, or anything,” she said. When asked if he had investigated McKelvey’s resignation from Baltimore Township, Carr said that McKelvey’s relationship to that township was not his concern. “I had no reason to investigate any allegations or accusations made by any other board,” he said. “I very rarely follow the lead of other township supervisors.” According to the minutes of the April 8, 2008, meeting of the Baltimore Township Board, McKelvey appeared before the State Tax Commission in March 2008 and was placed on a one-year probation. The minutes state that, in addition to being placed on probation, he also was required to attend educational classes and have his assessing work monitored by the commission. Explaining his decision to resign, McKelvey said it was based on incidents involving “unauthorized access” and “sabotage” to his computer at Baltimore Township that took place from 2007 to 2008. “During this whole fiasco from 2007 into 2008, I kept my township board members of my other townships informed of my status, so if they so chose to do something, they would have the information to make a decision,” he said. “... No other township has considered releasing me from employment due to whatever happened to me at Baltimore Township. It was a setup.” In the April 8, 2008, minutes from Baltimore Township, the clerk reported that the assessor’s data had been corrupted during board of review hours. She further asked the board of review members why a former member had been on Mr. McKelvey’s computer during a board of review meeting. The minutes stated, “No response,” and continued, “Due to the data being corrupted, it cost the township taxpayers $490 to reinstall and cor- May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on January 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing include: 1. Numerous proposed non-substantive amendments of various provisions of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance associated with the pending recodification of the ordinances of the Township, including the Zoning Ordinance. These proposed amendments include all of the following types of changes not intended to affect the substantive requirements of the existing Zoning Ordinance: September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 a. Correcting grammatical and typographical errors. b. Renumbering/relettering sections and subsections. c. Reorganizing/relocating/reformatting existing content. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hall 885 River Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. 269-948-9690 d. Correcting/adding/deleting references to a provision in another provision. e. Updating references to certain state laws, and references to the state agencies involved with the administration of such laws. f. Conforming terminology to be used correctly and consistently. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 77541505 2. The following proposed amendments of the existing Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance are also associated with the pending ordinance recodification project, but are listed here separately as they may be considered substantive in nature: a. In various sections adding a reference to the present statutory authority for zoning pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, 2006 Public Act 110, as amended. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Barry County TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2010 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM with exception to the dates as noted below. January 5 February 9 March 2 April 6 May 11 June 1 February 2 May 4 July 6 August 10 September 7 October 5 November 9 December 7 ELECTION DAYS: August 3 November 2 SUPERVISOR & ASSESSOR ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS FOR THE CLERK AND/OR TREASURER WEDNESDAYS 9:30 AM - 11:30 & 12:30 - 3:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW DATES: March 2, Tuesday 4:00 pm • March 8: Monday 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 pm March 9: Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00 & 6:00 - 9:00 pm • July 21: Wednesday 4:00 pm December 15: Wednesday 4:00 pm b. In various sections replacing references to certain outdated specific public hearing notice requirements with more generic language requiring notice as provided “by applicable law”. c. Throughout the Zoning Ordinance changing “special exception use” terminology to “special land use”. d. Revising the specific “penalties” provision in existing Section 26.01 to instead reference a Schedule of Fines for violations of the Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances, as set forth in Chapter 45 of the ordinance Code as proposed to be adopted pursuant to the pending ordinance recodification project. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-referenced proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment(s), in the form of proposed Chapter 220 of the ordinance Code pursuant to the pending ordinance recodification project, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendment(s) to the Zoning Ordinance/Map/Master Plan at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 Americans with Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk, Jennifer Goy at 8810 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 or phone, 269-664-4641. 77541532 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Corrections Board, Communications Media Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541414 77541554 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board, Agriculture Interest Position. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541417 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. 77541408 �Page 10 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2009-7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint, Greenfield, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Lee, Carr. Absent: Hanshaw. Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Instructed the Supervisor to reopen negotiations with the City for public services by roll call vote. Approved Resolution #2009-116, approving the 2010 Budget as amended by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77541546 www.rutlandtownship.org Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally J Hicks, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 06/100 Dollars ($72,922.06), including interest at 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 3 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on Page 55, excepting therefrom the East part of said Lot described as; beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees West 73 feet; thence South 10 degrees 15 minutes East 83.95 feet to point on South line of said Lot 1 which lies 55 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due North along the East line of said Lot 1, 106.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292763F01 77540970 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E. Van Buren and Robin L. Van Buren, husband and wife as tenants by the entireties, to National Mortgage Network, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179458, and re-recorded to amend legal description 5/10/2007 in Instrument Number 1180345, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-6 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three and 88/100 Dollars ($163,823.88) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point in the center of the highway 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, running thence East 20 rods; thence South 5 rods; thence West 20 rods to the center of the highway thence North along the center of the highway, 5 rods to the place of beginning subject to easement of the center of the highway, 5 road to the place of beginning subject to easement of the public in use of the highway on the west side thereof excepting therefrom commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, thence East 120.73 feet parallel with continuing East 21.04 feet, there South 3.64 feet, therence West 21.94 thence North, 3.94 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3214 77541356 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25478-DE Estate of Marilynn B. Miller, deceased. Date of birth: 06/02/1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Marilynn B. Miller, who lived at 725 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings, Michigan died 11/09/2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to June Miles and/or Alvin Miller, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/18/2009 Timothy L. Tromp P41571 501 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-9400 June Miles and/or Alvin Miller 644 E. Mill St. 527 W. South St. 77541540 Hastings, Michigan 49058 SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING DEC. 8, 2009 All Board members present, County Comm. Gibson, 6 guests. Approved consent agenda. Appointed Richard Hart to Library Board. Received Treasurer’s Report. Conducted Budget Hearing 2010. Adopted Budget 2010 for General Fund, Library Fund, and Sewer Fund. Adopted Resolution to Approve and Authorize Execution of Leach and Middle Lakes Area Sanitary Sewer System Bond Contract. Adopted Supplemental Agreement Regarding $4,640,000, County of Barry, State of Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Bonds (Leach and Middle Lakes Area). Limited Tax General Obligation, Series 2010. Advanced $30,000 to Carlton Township for sewer engineering as needed. Amended Budget $400 in the Planning Account. Paid outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:00. Submitted by: Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: 77541508 Jim Brown, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Ann Mishler, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135515, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy And 69/100 Dollars ($52,370.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner, Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence North along the West line of said Section 5, a distance of 450 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing North along said line 424.50 feet; Thence East 264 feet; Thence South 424.50 feet; Thence West 264 feet to the West line of Section 5 and the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292711F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory Vanderwal, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2005, and recorded on May 26, 2005 in instrument 1147121, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 97/100 Dollars ($88,496.97), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Section 17, 363.5 feet East of the North one-quarter post thereof for the Place of Beginning, and running thence South 0 degrees 55 minutes West, 222.2 feet; thence East 310.4 feet, thence North 0 degrees 55 minutes East 222.2 feet; thence West 310.4 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541242 File #156895F03 77540938 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE -- Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Desiree L. Newburn to Omni Family Credit Union n/k/a Omni Community Credit Union dated February 10, 2004, and recorded on February 17, 2004 as Document No. 1122324 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $151,762.32. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on January 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East door, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, MI. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6.65 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33‚45" EAST 1107.18 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 04'30" EAST 996.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51‚ 45" EAST 221.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 04'45" WEST 997.27 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34'45" WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 221.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 1265 Luce Rd., Battle Creek. MI., 49017. During the one year immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324!(a), in which ease the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Omni Community Credit Union Dated: December 13, 2009 By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo. MI 49009 269/382-3703 77541349 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jose E. Morin, married, and Debbie Morin, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2003, and recorded on September 9, 2003 in instrument 1112946, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eighty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($76,082.37), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence West 640 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 200 feet; thence East to centerline of Lindsey Road; thence Southwesterly along center of Lindsey Road to a point 200 feet East to point of beginning; thence West to point of beginning. Subject to building and use restrictions, reservations, and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541487 File #295811F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25471-DE Estate of LINDA D. HARGIS. Date of birth: 1/28/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Linda D. Hargis, who lived at 7711 Day Road, Bellevue, Michigan died October 27, 2007. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffery Glen Hargis, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: December 17, 2009 KREIS, ENDERLE, HUDGINS & BORSOS, P.C. Stephen L. Simons P33047 One West Michigan Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 966-3000 Jeffrey Glen Hargis 23486 M-66 North Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 968-2697 77541525 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING TO IDENTIFY FATHER AND DETERMINE OR TERMINATE HIS RIGHTS FILE NO. 2009-003034-AF In the matter of BRIANA LYNN YORK, adoptee TO: PUTATIVE FATHER OF MINOR CHILD. TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday, 1/20/10 at 3:30 p.m. in the Barry County Probate courtroom, 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, MI 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty, Probate Court Judge a hearing will be held to determine the identity of the father of the child named above who was born 06/12/2004 at Portsmouth, VA to Racheal E. York who has signed or intends to sign a release or consent relinquishing permanently her parental rights to the child. At the hearing the rights of the father shall be determined or terminated. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, WHICH SHALL RESULT IN THE COURT’S TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. Judith C. Singleton (P65134) 207 E. Main St., Ste. B, P.O. Box 205 Middleville, MI 49333 77541542 (269) 795-9422 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason B. Bush and Heather Bush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 26, 2006 in instrument 1171909, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight And 79/100 Dollars ($122,008.79), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing on the East side of the Highway 57 rods 14 links South the West 1/4 post; thence East 11 1/2 rods; thence South 22 rods 11 links more or less; thence West 13 1/2 rods to the center of the Highway; thence North 15 rods 23 links; thence East 2 rods to the East side of the highway; thence North 6 1/2 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292392F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William T. Quick Individually and as Attorney in Fact for Tonette C. Quick, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage a Division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005 in instrument 1145482, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Six And 22/100 Dollars ($138,306.22), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 13 of Hickory Grove, a Condominiom, According to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 660 on Page 303, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and Designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan N0. 7, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The Described land also included the Mobile/Manufactured Home Affixed thereto and More Particularly Described as Fallows:1997 Fleetwood, Serial Number: NFLV55AB04166BJ13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #299307F01 77540992 77541316 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald B. Kahler and Linda K. Kahler, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 28, 2008 in instrument 200802280001829, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($156,124.98), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 412 feet of the following description: A parcel of land in the East 26 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 13 which lies 1220 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 13; thence due South 812 feet; thence West 429 feet; thence due North 812 feet; thence due East 429 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293081F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Klesko, a Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 1, 2005 in instrument 1142108, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand One And 22/100 Dollars ($20,001.22), including interest at 12.12% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron stake which is North 61 Degrees 00 Minutes East 22.00 Feet from the Southeast corner of the plat of the First Addition of Gwin's Grove; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes 87.0 Feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes East 62.0 Feet; thence South 45 Degrees 00 Minutes West 122.00 Feet; thence North 28 Degrees 30 Minutes West 62.0 Feet to the Southwest corner of the land recorded in Liber 129 of Plats for Barry County on Page 637; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly line of said land 122.00 Feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. Subject to easements, use building and other restrictions of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294344F01 77541014 77541296 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($222,308.94), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #220890F03 77541230 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Yates and Catherine R. Yates, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2003 and recorded October 21, 2003 in Instrument Number 1115968, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificate holders CWMBS 2003-59 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Forty-One and 96/100 Dollars ($119,041.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 100 feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 34 seconds East 292.76 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds East 285.87 feet along the South line of the North 22.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 6; thence South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 190.84 feet along said North-South 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 387.60 feet to the place of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541386 File No. 617.2037 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Oly and Marie Ann C. Oly, husband and wife, to Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2000 and recorded November 27, 2000 in Instrument Number 1052302, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument Number 1102321., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand FiftyFour and 68/100 Dollars ($199,054.68) including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C-1: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 08 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along the East line of Lot 3 of said plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 degrees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerly line of Oakwood Drive; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183.00 foot radius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly line of Lot 1 of said plat of Pinewood Estates; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said plat to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541366 File No. 310.7033 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bonnie A. Shanley and David Shanley, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of March, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of June, 2007 in Liber Document No. 1181243 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Four & 42/100 ($307854.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.6250% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2 WHISPERING PINES ESTATES, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1023989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NUMBER 12 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 12/10/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA Shanely 77541045 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Harvey and Sandra Harvey, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 21, 2004, and recorded on July 26, 2004 in instrument 1131310, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Forty And 13/100 Dollars ($186,040.13), including interest at 5.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Maple Grove, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the West 1/4 of said Section 25, thence run North along the West Section line a distance of 679.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following described parcel of land; thence continuing North along the said West Section line a distance of 339.50 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East a distance of 1285.82 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 339.50 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 06 minuges 59 seconds West a distance of 1285.66 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541520 File #296090F01 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC B. PRYOR and SHARON L. HABIN, MARRIED, to UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2002, and recorded on May 13, 2008, in Document No. 20080513-0005151, and re-recorded on June 8, 2009 in Document No. 200906080006030, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($41,585.59), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AT SHORE OF LONG LAKE AND ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 AND 1 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 215 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE NORTH 56 DEGREES EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES WEST 109 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 65 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 66 AND 1 / 4 DEGREES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1, OF THE NORTHEAST BLOCK OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF KENYON'S OAK GROVE. ALSO A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4THS DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES, EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 1 / 4 DEGREES, EAST 215 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 66 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 53 1 / 2 DEGREES, WEST 118 1 / 2 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES, EAST 109 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77541060 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a Future Advance Mortgage (hereinafter “Mortgage”) and various related Notes (hereinafter “Notes”) made by RICHARD L. TERPSTRA, a married man (hereinafter “Mortgagor”), whose address is 1251 146th Avenue, Wayland, Michigan 49348, to SELECT BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (hereinafter “Mortgagee”) whose address is 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, which Mortgage is dated October 14, 2004, and recorded on October 26, 2004, in the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, at Document No. 1136148. As of December 17, 2009, the amount due under the Mortgage and related loan documents, made by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee (collectively “Loan Documents”) is the sum of THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 75/100 ($340,376.75) DOLLARS including interest on the Notes at rates of interest as provided in the Notes. This sum will increase as additional interest, costs, expenses, and attorneys fees accrue under the Loan Documents and which are permitted under Michigan law after the date set forth below. Forty-five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars of the total principal amount due under the Loan Documents is secured by the Mortgage, plus any interest, fees and charges, and any protective advances paid by the Mortgagee. Under the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan, on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. The parcel subject to the Mortgage which is being sold is located at and commonly known as 4772 Torsten Drive (fka 4762 Beatrice Street), Shelbyville, Michigan, said parcel being located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and legally described as follows: Parcel No. 08-11-040-006-00 Lot 8 of Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 68, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Section 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 MORTGAGEE: SELECT BANK 60 MONROE CENTER GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 Drafted by: R. Ryan McNally Attorney for Mortgagee Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. 171 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 900B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77541376 (616) 254-8400 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alfredo Salas-Rodriguez, married, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2007, and recorded on February 28, 2007 in instrument 200702280002482, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 05/100 Dollars ($217,784.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 1324.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 528.00 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 858.00 feet along the East line of the West 528 feet of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 59.67 feet; thence Easterly 149.82 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 18 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds and a chord bearing South 80 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 149.14 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 833.51 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 206.93 feet along said South line to the point of beginning, together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes described as a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 466.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement centerline description; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet; thence Southeasterly 356.65 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347.55 feet to the radius point of a 60.00 foot radius turn-around and the point of ending of said easement centerline description. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541338 File #226725F02 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2009 All board members present. 8 guests. Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Sexton/Maintenance Job Descriptions Hope Township Logo Resolution 2009-11 Walker, Fluke & Sheldon as 2009-10 Auditors Liability Insurance with Burnham & Flowers Refund of Special Ex. Use fee Adjourned 7:50 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by 77541538 Patricia Albert, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Thayer and Sally Thayer, husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 200710100002915, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($89,988.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The East 1/2 Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As Follows, Commencing At The South 1/4 Post Of Said Section 35, Thence North 89 Degrees 22 Minutes West 658.82 Feet To The 1/16th Line; Thence North 0 Degrees 24 Minutes East 764 Feet Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning, Thence South 78 Degrees 4 Minutes East 87 Feet, Thence North 59 Degrees 8 Minutes East 153.65 Feet To The Right Of Way Marker On The South Side Of M79, Thence Northwesterly Along Said Right-Of-Way To The Aforesaid 1/16th Line, Thence South Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294346F01 77541301 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca J. Bobilya, a single woman, to National City Mortgage Services Company, NKA PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank NA, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded October 31, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090652, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Three and 84/100 Dollars ($70,103.84) including interest at 7.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, and the centerline of Highway M-43 as now exists; said point lying 2653.16 feet East and 959.05 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21; thence 359.70 feet along the arc of a curve right and center of M-43 whose chord bears South 58 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds West, 357.78 feet and whose radius measures 1002.26 feet; thence South 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds West, along said center line 212.30 feet to the Northwest corner of property owned by "Noud": Recorded in Liber 401, Page 139, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West, parallel with the North-South 1/4 line and on Noud's West line, a distance of 417.24 feet; thence South 82 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West, 828.93 feet to a point which intersects the existing center line of Highway M-43 and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section; thence 74.68 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 1878.15 feet and chord bears North 39 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds East, 74.67 feet; thence North 38 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.23 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right; thence 482.80 feet along the arc of said curve right, whose radius measures 889.81 feet and chord bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 40 seconds East, 476.90 feet; thence North 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds East along said centerline, 369.63 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for road purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541396 File No. 401.0400 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25480-DE Estate of JESSE E. GARLINGER, DECEASED. Date of birth: 2/23/1914. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JESSE E. GARLINGER, DECEASED, who lived at 10459 E. FRONTAGE ROAD, YUMA, MICHIGAN died November 1, 2007. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to WILLIAM WILSON, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET, STE. 302, HASTINGS, MI 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/21/09 ROBERT J. LONGSTREET P53546 607 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 (269) 945-3495 WILLIAM WILSON 9549 THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD NASHVILLE, MI 49073 (517) 852-1664 77541548 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Balyeat and Lauretta Balyeat, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2006, and recorded on December 26, 2006 in instrument 1174336, and rerecorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174590, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Maiden Lane Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2008-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 75/100 Dollars ($114,335.75), including interest at 8.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1171 and 1172 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294927F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daryl L. Brodbeck, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2008 and recorded June 30, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806300006729, and An Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five and 26/100 Dollars ($159,885.26) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, thence North along the East line of said Section 2105 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 725 feet; thence North 430 feet; thence East 725 feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line 430 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77541055 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5569 77541452 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of PHYLLIS M. PENCE TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, PHYLLIS M. PENCE, who lived at 2808 BEATRICE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 died December 3, 2009 leaving a certain trust under the name of PHYLLIS M. PENCE TRUST dated August 2, 1995, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and REBECCA L. URAN and CHERYL D. CRAVERO were named as the Successor Co-Trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to CHERYL D. CRAVERO and REBECCA L. URAN the name Successor Co-Trustees at 2061 FAWN AVENUE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 or 2919 BEATRICE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 25, 2008 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, MI 49058 269/945-9585 CHERYL D. CRAVERO AND REBECCA L. URAN 2061 FAWN AVENUE 2919 BEATRICE MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 (269) 795-7868 (269) 795-4945 77541236 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas X Peck and Sandra L Peck, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 11, 2004, and recorded on May 13, 2004 in instrument 1127507, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six And 94/100 Dollars ($184,166.94), including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 31, 2009. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Thence North 220 feet, Thence West 620 feet, Thence South 220 feet, Thence East 620 feet to place of beginning, all in Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291986F01 77540868 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 200707270000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and 95/100 Dollars ($115,994.95) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 40, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541371 File No. 285.8314 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Allen Ruthruff and Fayetta Ruthruff, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6375 Rose Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9737. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 18, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 18, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 300211F01 77541464 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William Morey and Johanna Morey, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2001 and recorded July 2, 2001 in Instrument # 1062384 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Five Cents ($128,884.85) including interest 10.649% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 21, 2010 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, block 7 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23. Subject to Easements, Reservations, Restrictions and Limitations of Record, if any Commonly known as 206 S East Street, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 12/24/2009 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-17457 ASAP# 3381107 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009, 77541493 01/07/2010, 01/14/2010 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven G. Ehrhardt, a married person, to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 2, 2002 and recorded September 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1087317, and Re-recorded to add legal description on April 4, 2003 in Document Number 1101481, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen and 70/100 Dollars ($112,818.70) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing the Southeast corner of the East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnston Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 feet, thence North 371 feet, thence East 244 feet, thence South 371 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541361 File No. 326.0371 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally Jo Peterson, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2006, and recorded on December 4, 2006 in instrument 1173429, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dba Americas Servicing Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($91,229.90), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Easterly 66 feet of Lot 6, Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541333 File #294309F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle D Haywood, single, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2006, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 1175629, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Six And 25/100 Dollars ($75,126.25), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 Assessor's Plat Number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, on page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292040F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2002, and recorded on October 2, 2002, at Instrument No. 1088561 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight and 55/100 Dollars ($30,638.55), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540977 77540982 Notice From Foreclosing Party to Borrower Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a To: Mark Claypool Property located at 5368 Barnum Rd, Middleville State law requires that you receive the following notice. Mark Claypool has the right to request a meeting with the holder of the mortgage HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. HSBC Mortgage Services Inc has designated the law firm of Grand & Grand PLLC, 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 (248) 538-3737 ("Designee") as its agent to make loan modification agreements as provided for my MCL 600.3205b and 600.3205c. Mark Claypool may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan state housing development authority's website http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the Michigan state housing development authority at (517) 373-8370 or (313) 456-3571. If Mark Claypool requests a meeting with Designee foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after the date notice was mailed to the borrower. If Mark Claypool and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Mark Claypool abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan's lawyer referral service is (800) 968-0738. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT GRAND & GRAND PLLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: December 21, 2009 Grand & Grand PLLC Attorneys for HSBC Mortgage Services Inc 31731 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 151, Farmington Hills MI 48334 77541544 File # 76055 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel C. Waybrant and Evita R. Waybrant, husband and wife, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2004 and recorded August 27, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133102, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 83/100 Dollars ($137,550.83) including interest at 9.83% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the center of Moe Road, 20 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 for place of beginning; thence South 10 rods; thence East 32 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541391 File No. 514.0139 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, at Instrument No. 1073607, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 66/100 Dollars ($60,633.66), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540987 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bobbi L. Ashdon, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2003 and recorded August 14, 2003 in Instrument Number 1110976, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American National Bank DBA Leader Financial Services by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred TwentyThree and 34/100 Dollars ($83,923.34) including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1011 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 3, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 283.0440 77540879 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 14, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk J. Owens, Treasurer D. Newhouse, Trustee B. Miller, and Trustees S. Ritchie. Also present were 65 guests. Pledges of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes were approved for, September 9, 2009 Regular Board Meeting as corrected. Minutes were approved for September 24, 2009 Special Board Meeting as corrected. Correspondence reported. Barry County Commissioners Report given. Public comments were received. Assessor’s report received. Park’s Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Treasurer Report was received. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as presented. Motion approved to set up a 457 Pension plan for employees. Motion approved to Nominate Clerk Jill Owens for Barry County 911 Commission. Discussion took place regarding a Capital Improvement Pan. Motion approved Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments. Public comment received. Supervisor Stoneburner comments received. Trustee Ritchie comments received. Trustee Miller comments received. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77541552 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott M. Oakes, a single man and Heather Bellows. a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2003 and recorded May 15, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104392, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 33/100 Dollars ($125,609.33) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 72, 73, 84 and 85 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 60 of Plats Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0870 77540960 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. INITIAL FORECLOSURE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 30 OF 2009. Notice is hereby provided to Glen L. Guernsey Aka Glen L. Guernsey Jr. and Lisa Guernsey, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter “Borrower”) regarding the property known as 9500 MAPLEGROVE ROAD, NASHVILLE, MI 49073 that the mortgage is in default. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer through its designated agent, Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. (“Designated Agent”), 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, 248-5397400 (Tel), 248-539-7401 (Fax), email: designatedagent@sspclegal.com. Glen L. Guernsey Aka Glen L. Guernsey Jr. and Lisa Guernsey also has/have the right to contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) at its website www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling MSHDA at (866) 946-7432 (Tel). If Borrower(s) requests a meeting, no foreclosure proceeding will be commenced until the expiration of 90 days from the date Notice was mailed to the Borrower(s) pursuant to Section 3205(a) of HB 4454, Public Act 30 of 2009. If Designated Agent and Borrower(s) agree to modify the mortgage, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower(s) abide by the terms of the modified mortgage. Borrower(s) have the right to contact an attorney or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 9680738 (Tel). Pub Date: December 24, 2009 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77541499 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage executed on October 16, 2007, by Andrew T. Dreisbach, a single man, as Mortgagor, to MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 18, 2007, in Instrument No. 200710180003198 (the “Mortgage”), on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Forty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighteen and 34/100 Dollars ($141,218.34), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 40, OAKWOOD SHORES NO. 2, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 79, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as 12315 Oakwood Shores, Wayland, Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Danielle Mason Anderson, Esq. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 277 South Rose Street, Suite 5000 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. David Vanluke 8884 Cory Drive Delton, MI 49046 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 24, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77541517 File Number: 426.0921 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Travis Williams and Jessica A Williams, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 11901 Schreiner Rd, Bellevue, MI 49021-9216. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 18, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 18, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541455 File # 299389F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred FiftySeven and 83/100 ($139,557.83) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on January 21, 2010 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: December 24, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77541527 Case No. 09MI00941-4 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Borrower(s): KEITH MCNETT LISA MCNETT Property Address: 4727 WALLDORFF RD, DELTON, MI 49046 Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please be advised of the following: You have a right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The name of the firm designated as the representative of the mortgage servicer is: Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. and designee can be contacted at the address and phone number below. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's website at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. If a meeting is requested with the designee shown above, foreclosure proceedings will NOT be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice mailed to you on 12/17/2009. If an agreement is reached to modify your mortgage loan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. The website for the Michigan State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is http://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyerreferral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-9680738. You may bring an action in circuit court if you are required by law to be served notice and foreclosure proceedings are commenced, without such notice having been served upon you. If you have previously agreed to modify your mortgage loan within the past twelve (12) months under the terms of the above statute, you are not eligible to participate in this program unless you have complied with the terms of the mortgage loan, as modified. Notice given by: Randall S. Miller Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 313-583-3336 (Loan Modification Dept.) loanmods@millerlaw.biz Case No. 09MI02821-1 Dated: December 24, 2009 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L Quist and Katherine V Quist, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007, and recorded on March 13, 2007 in instrument 1177443, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Five And 44/100 Dollars ($141,905.44), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Old Farm Village, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293231F01 77541050 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Lynn Clark-Granger, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 8, 2004 in instrument 1136899, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One And 63/100 Dollars ($90,971.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one half of Lot 1 and the East one half of Lot 2 and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541458 File #284713F01 To: 77540855 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert Encinas aka Gilbert M Encinas and Katherine Encinas husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2003, and recorded on July 7, 2003 in instrument 1107957, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 19/100 Dollars ($143,165.19), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 4, Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 27, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291806F01 77540965 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LORETTA HALSEY and STEPHEN HALSEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2005, and recorded on January 9, 2006, in Document No. 1158708, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($81,184.93), including interest at 8.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ALSO THAT PORTION OF VACATED HANOVER STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3366972 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009 77540999 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor J. Stoneburner, Clerk J. Owens, Treasurer D. Newhouse, Trustee B. Miller, and Trustees S. Ritchie. Also present were 36 guests. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Agenda was approved as amended. Minutes were presented to the Board, but not approved. Correspondence reported. Barry County Commissioners Report given. Public comments were received. Assessor’s report received. Park’s Board report was received. Fire Department reports received and placed on file. Police Department report received and placed on file. Treasurer Report was received. Clerk’s report was received. Approved payment of bills as corrected. Motion approved accept the engagement letter from Siegfried Crandall PC for the dates of April 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Motion approved to renew Burnham & Flower Agency, Inc. Insurance Policy. Motion approved for Assessor Assistant Job Description. Motion approved from recycle bin delivered for Friday to Monday the first and third weekend of the month starting November 20, 2009. Ford Point Road Assessment tabled until December 2009 Regular Board Meeting. Public comment received. Trustee Ritchie comments received and she turned in her resignation. Trustee Miller comments received. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Submitted by: Jill Owens, Clerk Attested to by: 77541550 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor NOTICE OF DEFAULT PURSUANT TO MCLA 600.3205a WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The real estate mortgage of Gary Groff and Cynthia Groff, husband and wife, of 890 Beech Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 with Northpointe Bank, assignee of Bond Corporation, 2007 Eastern, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 on property located at 890 Beech Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 is currently in default. Mr. and Mrs. Groff have the right to request a meeting with Bond Corporation, which is servicing this loan for Northpointe Bank. The name of the bank representative/agent designated as the contact person with authority to discuss loan modification under MCLA 600.3205b and 3205c is Mr. Greg Runnels, and his telephone number is (616) 243-7362, ext. 3016. Mr. and Mrs. Groff may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) website at www.michigan.gov/mshda or by calling the MSHDA at 1-800-382-4568. If Mr. and Mrs. Groff request a meeting with the designated bank representative/agent, foreclosure proceedings will not commence until ninety (90) days after the date that Northpointe Bank mailed notice comporting with MCLA 600.3205a to Mr. and Mrs. Groff. If Mr. and Mrs. Groff and the designated bank representative/agent reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if Mr. and Mrs. Groff abide by the agreement. Mr. and Mrs. Groff have the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan’s lawyer referral service is 1-800-9680738. This notice is intended to comport with the requirements of MCLA 600.3205a. Dated: December 17, 2009 Northpointe Bank, assignee of Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Drafted by: Grand Rapids, MI 49507 William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for NPB Mortgage, LLC 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77541514 (616) 458-1315 �Page 14 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Sailors slip past TK ladies late Friday Thornapple Kellogg’s Alyssa Weesie gets around South Christian’s Jessica Decker on her way up for two points in the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian took its first lead of the second half on a three-pointer by guard Angelique Gaddy in transition with 3:15 left to play in the fourth quarter, and was able to hold on for a 32-29 win in Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference with the three-points loss at home Friday. The Trojans led by as many as seven points, 19-12 at the half, but never got the lead back once they lost it to the Sailors. The Trojans were just 2-of-7 from the foul line in the fourth quarter, and Kenzie Webster hit their last field goal of the game with 5:23 remaining off a nice assist from Cassie Holwerda. “I’m kind of leaning to get a little English to get a few of those shots,” said TK head coach Andy Kopf after the game. The Trojans’ last gasp attempt to stay in the game, a contested three by Kylie Buursma glanced off the rim and out as the horn sounded. “That’s the best we’ve played, in the first half,” Kopf said. “They gave 100-percent the whole game, but the first half was the best we’ve played.” The Trojans led 8-7 heading into the second quarter, and outscored the Sailors 6-0 in the last four minutes of the half. Thornapple Kellogg’s full-court defense was effective at times in the first half. “We caught them early with it, and got some steals or they just threw it away a little bit,” Kopf said. In the second half, the Sailors were able to beat the pressure a couple times and the Trojans decided it’d be better just to settle back into their half-court defense. Buursma led the Trojans with ten points on the night. Weesie finished with seven, Holwerda six, and Webster five. South Christian got nine points each from The Trojans’ Kenzie Webster collides with a South Christian defender as she goes in for two points during the fourth quarter Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bethany Hulst and Rae Reinhart, as well as seven from their speedy freshman point guard Gaddy. “We’re doing more than competing now,” said Kopf. “We’re getting to the point where we’re going to get some of these wins.” TK tops Vikings at county cheer meet It was a rough opener for the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team. The Vikings still managed a second place finish at the Barry County Invitational though at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Wednesday. Viking head coach Kim Martin said that her team had way too many motion errors in the first two rounds of the competition. They still managed to be in second place, behind the eventual champions from Thornapple Kellogg, heading into round three. Lakewood scored a 207.7 in the first round and 197.5864 in round two. The Vikings’ round two score was the best of the day. In round three, Lakewood scored a 269.8, which was second only to the host Trojans. “We had an incomplete round three, due to my main flyer and most valuable player from ‘09 being out with mono so that automatically put us down 18 points,” said Martin. The Vikings would up finishing just over 15 points behind Thornapple Kellogg in the final standings with a total of 675.0864 to 690.5428. Thornapple Kellogg scored the highest total in round one, a 214.6, then added a 194.5428 in round two and a 281.4 in round three. Hastings was third with a final tally of 662.1656, including the second best round two score of the day a 195.6656. The Saxons tallied a 206.3 in round one, and a 260.2 in round three. Rounding out the varsity scoring, Delton Kellogg finished with a total of 558.9740 points, and Maple Valley 302.2472. The Panthers scored a 185.6 in round one, 156.9740 in round two, and 218.4 in round three. The Lions had a 171.5 in round one, and a 130.7472 in round two, but didn’t take part in round three. Hastings won the junior varsity championship with a score of 558.9740, and the evening’s middle school title went to Thornapple Kellogg’s Orange squad with a tally of 110.880. Lakewood senior Carrie Endres recently signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Northwood University Women’s Softball program. She was joined at her signing by parents John (back right) and Jennifer Endres (back left), and her Diamonds Sports Training coach Ellie Neidhamer. Delton’s girls pull out win over Irish in final seconds The lead went back and forth in the final minute, but Delton took it last. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 44-42 victory over Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. Adrianna Culbert made a lay-up with four seconds left which proved to be the game winner. She finished the night with team highs in points with 14 and rebounds with eight. Delton led 28-20 with three minutes left in the third quarter, but foul trouble and turnovers by the Panthers allowed the Fighting Irish back in the ball game. The score was tied at 40-40 with 1:16 left to play in the fourth. Delton went up one on a free throw by Kali Tobias, then the Irish took the lead with 17.5 seconds left on a bucket by Michelle Leewa, who led her team with 16 points on the night. Margaret Grossa and Sammy Emery chipped in eight points each for Hackett. Behind Culbert for the Panthers, Andrea Polley had ten points. The Panthers shot just 18-of-68 (26-percent) from the floor, but pulled down 19 offensive rebounds on the evening. Wrestlers prove better than handful of ranked opponents Hastings’ Gage Pederson (top) nears a pin during his 140-pound match against Forest Hills Eastern on Wednesday night in the first O-K Gold Conference dual of the season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings wrestlers handle Hawks in first league match The Saxons didn’t have any trouble in earning their first O-K Gold Conference victory of the season. Hastings’ varsity wrestling team opened up league duals with a 67-11 win over visiting Forest Hills Eastern last Wednesday. “Overall, we wrestled well, but against a young team that didn’t really show us where we are at yet,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. Scoring wins for the Saxons were John Parker at 103 pounds , Kenny Cross 125, Brian Baum 130, Austin Endsley 135, Gage Pederson 140, Colby Wilcox 145, Collin Ferguson 152, Jason Eckley 160, Mike Cross 171, Matt Mansfield 189, Beau Reaser 215, and Colton Marlette at 285. Last Saturday the Saxons were 4-1 at the Coldwater Duals, placing third in the 12-team tournament. Hastings scored wins over Union City, Harper, Creek, Chelsea, and Bronson. The Saxons’ lone loss came against Allegan. “We wrestled our best so far this year,” Goggins said. “Allegan might be the best Division 2 team in the state right now, but we were very competitive.” Alex Auer, Pederson, Endsley, Eckley, and Reaser all had four wins for the day. Hastings returns to action after the holiday break, Jan. 2, at Belding. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team is heading into the holiday season on a high. The Vikings finished better than they expected, ahead of a trio of ranked teams, at the Temperance-Bedford Invitational Saturday, Dec. 12, then defeated tenth ranked (in Division 2) Eaton Rapids in a quad at Ionia last Wednesday night. “We’re excited,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “Mason (Blackmer) hasn’t been in our line-up. We get him back right after Christmas. We’re excited. Our line-up is coming together.” The Vikings were second to Dundee at Temperance-Bedford. Dundee finished with 265 points. The Vikings with 196, and Temperance-Bedford which was ranked eighth in the state in Division 1 was third with 165 points. Lakewood also placed ahead of Division 1’s number nine team Canton, and Division 3’s number nine team Ida, as well as Roseville from Division 1. “We went there expecting to be fourth or fifth, and we were second,” Veitch said. “I think some light bulbs went up saying ‘hey, we’re not a bad team.’ Now the kids are thinking that if we work hard and wrestle well we’ve got a shot of winning our league and getting to Battle Creek if we can get through Allendale.” Viking wrestlers finished in the top six in their weight class in 11 of the 14 flights at Temperance-Bedford. The lone Lakewood champion was heavyweight Ryan Steverson, who knocked off Temperance-Bedford’s Toby Cole 3-1 in the championship match. Lakewood’s Jarod Kent was second at 130 pounds, and Laran Muhqueed at 135 and Tucker Seese at 140 were both third. Fourthplace finishers for Lakewood were Willy Gross at 112 pounds and Jeff Baillargeon at 125. “That was a huge weekend,” Veitch said. The Vikings are 8-0 in duals on the year after scoring a pair of wins Wednesday at Ionia. They knocked off Calvin Christian 786, then pulled out a 42-22 victory over Eaton Rapids. Lakewood got big back-to-back pins from Tucker Seese at 145 pounds and Lucas Porter at 152 early in the match. The Greyhounds won the next four flights to secure a 19-18 lead, but Viking heavyweight Ryan Steverson won by DQ against Jason Kibiloski to put his team back in front. The Vikings also got pins in the dual from Joey Jackson at 103 pounds and Dylan Shoup at 119. Darren Eaton won by injury default at 125. Lakewood also got decisions from Baillargeon at 130 and Muhqueed at 140. Maple Valley wrestlers win their first conference dual Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Endres inks plans to join Northwood U. softball team The Saxons’ Kenny Cross (left) works on top of his opponent from Forest Hills Eastern during the 125-pound match Wednesday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Only one match ended with less than six points going up on the scoreboard in the Lions’ conference opening dual with Parchment Wednesday evening. It was a Lion loss, but it was enough to help the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team to a 42-41 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory. Maple Valley wrestlers earned three pins in the dual, and got six points four times from voids in the Parchment line-up. Parchment had six pins and one technical fall from Andy Cafery at 112 pounds. The Lions’ Cody Myers was able to keep from getting pinned though, allowing the Panthers’ just five points at the flight - and it turned out to be the difference in the match. Zack Baird at 119 pounds, Jesse James at 171, and Jon Reid at 215 had the four Lion pins. Winning by forfeit for the Lions were Vicente Arajuo (130 pounds), Waylon Eaton (135), Tyler Franks (145), and James Samann (152). Parchment got pins from Greg Bosma (140), Andrew Lorio (160), Joe Perry (189), Calvin Kortz (285), Dakota Ogilvie (103), and Travis Van Deerveen (125). Maple Valley was 1-1 in its two duals on the night, while Parchment was 0-2. Battle Creek Lakeview downed both of them in non-league duals. The Spartans topped Parchment 72-10 and Maple Valley 69-3. The Lions’ lone win came at 119 pounds, where Baird decisioned John Kaminski 10-6. Maple Valley’s Eaton at 135 and Samann at 152 both lost tough one-point decisions. Samann was downed by Dylan Louis 6-5, while Eaton fell to Jake Baker 4-3. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — Page 15 Bulldogs bring too many weapons to LHS finale by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “16, 22, 12, 13.” Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Vitor Imbuzeiro read those numbers off the scoreboard following his team’s 71-59 loss in the final varsity sporting even in the old Lakewood High School gymnasium Tuesday night. Those were the four point totals for Byron Center’s Zac Cross, Ryan Sabin, Collin Heyne, and Aaron Hilleshiem. “That’s a pretty good stat for a high school team, those four kids,” said Imbuzeiro. Lakewood’s Sam Desgranges (14) drives by Byron Center’s Aaron Hilleshiem during the first quarter of Tuesday night’s non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Nathan Bryans matched Sabin’s game-high 22 points, but the Vikings didn’t get quite enough scoring the rest of the way around. The Bulldogs didn’t pull away until the final four minutes. They knocked down their last ten free throw attempts, going 8-of-8 from the line in those final four minutes. The Vikings trailed by six points early in the fourth quarter, but went on a 6-0 run to tie the ball game at 55-55 with 4:42 left to play. Bryans had the first four points in that run, then Sam Desgranges knotted the score on a transition lay-up. “It’s sad to say this in a loss, especially in an event like this our last game out here, but we’re 1-3 and that was our best game this year besides those last four minutes,” said Imbuzeiro. “We got to a point where we’re tied, then we make two bad plays and they score four points out of that. At that point, every time we miss we have to foul.” Until those final minutes, the largest lead for either team had been five points. Lakewood held that advantage midway through the second quarter, but Byron Center battled back to hold a 38-34 lead at the half then used its press to push that edge to 45-40 midway through the third. Behind Bryans for the Vikings, Dylan Benit added 11 points, and Ryne Musbach and Desgranges had eight each. Byron Center improves to 3-1 with the victory. Lakewood is off now until a trip to Lowell for a non-conference contest on Jan. 5. Musbach was fouled pulling in a defensive rebound, and managed to knock down the second of two free throws with nine tenths of a second left to give Lakewood its first win of the season last Friday night. Lakewood improved to 1-1 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with the win, knocking off Corunna 53-52. Lakewood outscored the Cavaliers 24-19 in the fourth quarter. “The fourth quarter was a crazy quarter,” said Imbuzeiro. “It was great.” “We played a crazy press in the fourth quarter, and the game came to us.” Lakewood trailed 29-33 heading into the fourth quarter, after falling into a big hole early. The Cavaliers came out and outscored the Vikings 20-9 in the first quarter. It was the Viking defense that allowed them to get back into the game. “We pressed them a lot, and we were able to hold them to seven and six (points in the second and third quarters),” Imbuzeiro said. “We started attacking the ball instead of just trying to stop their set plays.” Bryans led the Vikings on the night with 22 points, and Desgranges chipped in eight. Wes Cramer got his first start of the season scoring six points, led the Vikings on the glass with eight rebounds, and led the Vikings in intensity. “He was the spirit of the team today,” Imbuzeiro said. “It was pretty cool for Wes. He was the guy yelling at everybody and even at himself.” Glen Hitchcock led Corunna with 15 points, and Tristan Garbowski added 14. “We are playing more confident right now,” Imbuzeiro said. “I think the size of Portland scared us a little bit.” “Today it was a ‘we’re not going to lose at home’ kind of thing.” A big part of the not losing at home on that night was only having seven turnovers. The Vikings’ Ryne Musbach is fouled by Byron Center’s Brian Buist as he puts up a shot late in the first quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings girls lose a pair of close ones Playing games on back to back nights, the Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team did something it hadn’t done all season long. It was outrebounded. Shelby scored a 55-53 overtime victory over the Saxons in Hastings Saturday, pulling down 12 offensive rebounds and outrebounding the Saxons on the night. “What an exciting game,” said Hastings head coach Steve Laubaugh. “This was extremely close. My girls came back after losing Friday night in a heartbreaker, and finally played a first half worth mentioning. “Our offense was better, we took care of the ball pretty well, but in this game it was our defense that broke down too much. We aren’t really built to win the 50- and 60-point games. We need to keep the score lower. Our rebounding this season has been strong, even in our losses, but Shelby really controlled the boards tonight.” Hastings jumped out to a six point lead in the first five minutes of the ball game, but after that neither team held more than a threepoint edge for the entire night. In a physical contest, the Saxons had a pair of starters foul out in the fourth quarter. Veronica Hayden managed to stay on the floor for Hastings, and made a couple key buckets in the fourth quarter and overtime. But Laubaugh said that his team’s defense allowed the Tigers to win the game at the free throw line. Shelby didn’t help itself much there knocking down 10-of-31 attempts, but hit just enough when it mattered most. Hayden finished the night with 21 points and six rebounds as well as five steals. Kayla Vogel added 15 points and eight boards. Gabby Eaton had four assists for the Saxons. “These girls are so close to winning these games now,” Laubaugh said. “They are much more competitive this year, but they need to learn how to finish these games. It is a skill and a mindset to expect to win, as opposed to being surprised that you can win. That’s a hurdle we still need to cross.” The Saxons are now 3-4 overall on the year. They dropped an O-K Gold Conference contest with Forest Hills Eastern at home Friday night, 36-30. After a first quarter in which the Saxons were outscored 17-4, Hastings battled back to take a 27-26 lead in the fourth quarter. The Hawks though made nine free throws in the fourth quarter, including their final six, to secure the win. The Saxons struggled on offense, shooting just 24-percent from the floor and turning the ball over 20 times. Seven of those 20 turnovers came in the first quarter. They had just five assists all game. Hastings outscored the Hawks 10-3 in the third quarter to pull back into the contest. “At half-time we talked about adjustments we needed to make, and I have to credit the girls with battling like crazy,” Laubaugh said. “We stopped turning the ball over, and in fact took the lead half way through the fourth. But the effort we expended to get there was just too much to maintain down the end.” Hayden led the Saxons with 18 points. Vogel chipped in seven as well as 14 rebounds. Sailors break away from TK in second Hastings guard Tate Miller is trapped in the corner by a pair of Hawks during the Saxons’ contest against O-K Gold rival Forest Hills Eastern Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings boys’ team splits a pair of tight weekend games Hastings rallied from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to score a 58-55 non-conference victory over Shelby Saturday night. The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team outscored the Tigers 18-6 in the final quarter, getting four late free throws from senior Matt Cathcart to put them over the hump. He was 6-of-6 from the line for the night, and finished with a team-high 14 points. Hastings was 16-of-20 from the free throw line as a team for the night. Zach Passmore added 11 points, and Dustin Glaser ten as Hastings’ did most of its damage down low. Grant Heide also chipped in nine points. The Saxons led 12-11 after one quarter, but the Tigers exploded for 22 more points in the second to take a 33-29 lead into the break. They added to their lead in the third quarter, pushing it to 49-40. The Tigers got 11 points from JR James and ten from Taylor Herin. Forest Hills Eastern handed the Saxons their second O-K Gold Conference loss in as many tries Friday night, winning 46-39 in overtime. Again the Saxons had to rally in the second half, after falling behind 23-17 in the first 16 minutes of the game. Hastings though could only manage two points in the extra session after the two teams ended regulation knotted at 37-37. Cathcart led the Saxons with 12 points, while Kevin Bosma and Glaser added four each. Heide and Sean McKeough both had five. Forest Hills Eastern got 16 points from Adam Hoffines, and nine from Mike Gordon. Hastings is now 1-2 overall this season. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian snapped a 22-22 tie, which had lasted nearly three minutes, with a threepointer by Michael Wierenga midway through the second quarter Friday in Middleville. The Trojans continued to struggle to score points the rest of the half, and South Christian did not. The visiting Sailors pushed their lead to 38-25 by the half, and went on to a 61-47 O-K Gold Conference victory. “We knew with this youth we were going to have these games,” said TK head coach Thornapple Kellogg’s Greg Hamilton (12) fires a short jumper over South Christian’s Dan Miedema during the second quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Kevin Bosma rises towards the rim during Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest against Forest Hills Eastern. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Trojans’ Jared Stolicker (20) looks to get a shot over South Christian’s Mitchell Huisman in the post during the third quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lance Laker. “I think we’re going to peak by game ten or 11. By then hopefully we can iron these things out and be the team we want to be.” The Trojans looked like the team they want to be early on. They stayed with the Sailors point for point, getting some good work under the basket by Jesse Aubil and Jared Stolicker. South Christian led 20-16 after one quarter, but TK quickly tied up the ball game. Stolicker knotted the score with 7:23 left in the opening quarter, and no one scored against until Wierenga’s three with 4:31 left before the half. TK only had one more field goal the remainder of the half, a three by Samuel Thaler with 2:53 left. The South Christian defense started squeezing in on TK’s big man Stolicker in the paint, and the Trojan guards couldn’t take advantage outside. Laker said afterwards that shooting somewhere in the 20-percent range from three, like his team did, “isn’t going to win games like this.” The Sailors’ Mitchell Huisman hit a pair of threes during that 16-3 run to close out the half. He hit seven of them on the night, and led all scorers with 17 points. Michael Wierenga and Cory Veenstra both had ten points for South Christian. Veenstra was 6-of-6 from the free throw line for the night, hitting all of them in the fourth quarter as the Sailors’ clung to their lead. Stolicker led the Trojans with 14 points, and Aubil finished with 12. Sophomore guard Greg Hamilton had six points before going down in the second half with an ankle injury. The Trojans are now 1-3 overall, and 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference. They dropped a 69-45 non-conference decision at Okemos Tuesday night. The Chieftains went on a 19-8 run to start the night, and led the rest of the way. Stolicker led TK with 13 points, and Aubil added nine and Coley McKeough eight. Okemos got 23 points from Mack McKearney and 12 from Chris HarrisonDocks. �Page 16 — Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Leadership Barry County welcomes participation in annual training by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Leadership Barry County Director Jennifer Richards is hoping to hear from a few more community residents who may have always wanted to participate in the LBC program but have been hesitating. The program begins Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, with the opening weekend at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The cost is $375 per person but Richards said, “some employers will pay this if they are asked.” In addition the fee charged by Barry County is meant to cover expenses and is much less than that charged by other leadership programs, she said. Participating in the next class are Janine Dalman who is executive director of the Pennock Foundation and in charge of marketing for the hospital. Also taking the class will be Ross Sprague, a staff accountant with Walker, Fluke and Sheldon PLC. “I would like to learn more about county government and leadership,” said Dalman, adding that she also sees being part of the 2010 class as another avenue for networking expanding her leadership skills. She said she is looking forward to meeting more people, the class trip to the state capitol and the tour of Barry County. Dalman has lived in Barry County for most of her life. “Overall, it is very important that Leadership Barry County offers community members both personal growth and an overview of the community,” she said. She hopes to share her interest in non-profit health care and other information with fellow participants. She was formerly with the Felpausch administrative team and is known for her work on bicycle safety and the helmet distributions. Sprague, a native of Middleville, also said he is looking forward to the tour of Barry County. He is a 1988 graduate of the Thornapple Kellogg High School and is more familiar with the northern half of the county. “I am hoping to see some southern parts of the county with which I am not so familiar,” said Sprague, adding that he is looking forward to meeting people, “especially decisionmakers, networking and furthering my education.” Recently he was also named as a member of the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission for a four-year term. He also said he is looking forward to the overview of current events, which the class explores on its last day. Sprague and his wife, Rojean, an eighth grade teacher at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, have three children. Both 2010 Leadership Barry County participants said they are looking forward to meeting their fellow classmates Jan. 22. Richards explains that an optional dinner has been to the program and is purely a social outing. Class members will go to the Middle Villa Brew Pub and for dinner in February. “The Class of 2009 wanted to have some unstructured social time together, so we Janine Dalman added that in for the Class of 2010,” explained Richards. “It should be fun.” Openings are available for the class of 2010 Leadership Barry County. Contact Richards at 269-945-0526. The schedule for the 2010 Leadership Barry County class is as follows: Ross Sprague Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22 and 23, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The class begins at 2 p.m. Friday and ends at 5 p.m. Saturday. Participants will stay at Pierce Friday night. The focus of the weekend will be on answering the question. “What is your leadership style?” Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center from 4 to 9 p.m. This evening is on local and state government. Thursday, Feb. 4, starts at 8 a.m. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center and ends at 5 p.m. This is the day the class focuses on Barry County and includes a tour on a Barry County Transit bus. Wednesday, Feb. 10, is at the Commission on Aging from 4 to 9 p.m. This class will focus on facilitation and conducting effective meetings. Thursday, Feb. 18, is the “Dutch treat” social dinner at MiddleVilla Brew Pub from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, is the “Capitol Experience” which focuses on state issues in Lansing. The class will meet at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center at 8 a.m. to take transit to Lansing. 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Beat it three or four times for easy buckets, and a team will back off. “We were never able to convince them it was a good decision to come out of that press,” said Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball coach Tal Thompson Tuesday after his team’s 60-45 loss to Byron Center on the final night of varsity athletics in the old Lakewood High School gymnasium. After the Vikings tied the game at 14-14 on a three-pointer by Kati Kauffman in the first ten seconds of the second quarter, the visiting Bulldogs went on a 21-9 run the rest of the first half to lead 35-23 at the break. Three-point shooting gave the Vikings some life here and there the rest of the night, but the offense didn’t come consistently enough against the Bulldog pressure. There were a few stretches where the Vikings and their young guards struggled just to get the ball beyond half-court, let alone run the offense. “They’re very long,” Thompson said of Byron Center, “and we struggled with the press. When we get past the press and into the half-court setting we can compete.” An 8-0 run by the Vikings that included threes by Kauffman and Kristin Hilley pulled their team to within 36-34 with three and a half minutes left in the third quarter. But the Bulldogs scored the game’s next five points off Lakewood turnovers, and would go into the fourth quarter up 43-36 and then extend that lead early in the period to 52-37. “That’s a top ten team in the state, no doubt when the rankings come out,” Thompson said. The Bulldogs got 13 points from Sarah Susan, 12 from Amber Nyssen, and ten from Kelly Wineka who knocked down three threepointers. Lakewood was led by Hilley, who finished with 12 points on four threes. Maddie King was 6-of-8 from the foul line, and finished with 11 points. Emily Kutch added eight points and a team-high 11 rebounds and three assists. “We didn’t give up,” Thompson said. “That’s the big thing. There were a lot of situations where we could have folded, and we hit a couple threes because we attacked.” Lakewood is now 2-4 overall on the year. A rough start to the second half hurt Lakewood as it fell to 0-2 in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division last Friday night. Corunna limited the Vikings to a single field goal by Kalli Barrone in the third quarter, pushing a 24-22 half-time advantage to a 39-24 edge heading into the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers went on to a 53-43 victory at Lakewood High School. “We kind of had an intensity melt down,” said Thompson. “One of our focal points all week long was working on our toughness, the intensity and the hatred of losing. We just had a melt down of too many turnovers, and I guess we just lost focus is the best way to put it.” Lakewood had a tough time keeping the Cavaliers off the offensive glass, and also struggled from the free throw line all night connecting on just 13-of-27 attempts. “Finally we stopped the bleeding of them scoring with two minutes left in the third, but they also spread the floor and got real patient and when they did take a shot we didn’t get the rebound,” Thompson said. Corunna pushed the lead to as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter, before Lakewood battled back to cut the deficit to eight late. “We made big strides we’re getting better every game. That’s a pretty good basketball team we played, Megan Birchmeier is a great basketball player we’ve been dealing with her for four years. She had 14 points and had opportunities to have more than that,” Thompson said. Megan Birchmeier led the Cavaliers on the night with 16 points, including seven in her team’s third quarter charge. Morgan Cnudde chipped in nine points, and Cheyenne Kersjes had eight. Lakewood got 13 points from Hilley, who hit three threes in the first half, nine points from Cassie Thelen, and seven from Kauffman. The Vikings kept the game close in the first half in part with Hilley and the rest of the Lakewood guards doing a good job of attack- Too many mistakes in last minute for the Delton boys by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team used some zone and some man-to-man defense against Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. The problem was they didn’t play enough of either in the final seconds, and the Fighting Irish scored a 42-40 victory at the buzzer on a lay-up by Jack Rider. The Panthers showed a zone as the Irish went to inbound the ball for their last possession, then jumped in to man defense after the first pass. Rider was able to split the Delton guards, and the bigs down low didn’t get over in time to close off the lane. It was the last of a handful of mistakes in the final minute that cost Delton the Kalamazoo Valley Association contest. Delton is now 1-1 in the league heading into the holiday break. The Panthers fell behind 10-2 in the opening quarter, then spent most of the rest of the game battling back into it. Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn pulled out starters Jordan Bourdo, Deon Ferris, and Cody Anderson early, and they responded to the benching to lead the comeback. Anderson finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Ferris chipped in eight points, all in the second half, and five rebounds. The Panthers also got a great allaround game from Ryan Watson who finished with six points, five rebounds, four steals, and three assists, while only turning the ball over three times. Delton finally pulled in front in the second half, and held a three-point lead with just under two minutes to play. Down the stretch though, the Panthers allowed the Rider layup, turned the ball over while they should have been playing for the last shot, and had a ten second call against them which led to Hackett tying the game at 40-40. “What disappointed me was we started so slow, came back and did some really good things that got us back in front, then made three unbelievably poor decisions in the last minute that cost us the game,” said Mohn. The Panthers lost a number of close games a season ago, and came into this season with the mantra of “finishing the task”. “We didn’t,” Mohn said. Rider finished the game with 21 points for the Irish. The Vikings’ Maddie King is hit by Byron Center’s Kelly Wineka (23) as she tries to put a shot up in the lane during the third quarter Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ing the rim. Along with Hilley chipping in her teamhigh point total, as well as five rebounds and three assists, King had a good night with six assist sand four steals to go along with four points. “She’s kind of the spark plug for our team when she plays hard it inspires all the girls around her,” Thompson said of King. BOWLING SCORES Friday Night Mixed Matt’s Bunch 40; Spencers Towing & Tire 37; Ten Pins 34 1/2; Shirlee’s *@#! Family 31; Dum Schitz 31; The 4 B’s 29 1/2; 9 N-AWiggle 29; Heads out 26; Spare Time 25; All But One 24; Oldies Not Goodies 24; Part Time 24; Haldan 23; Team #13 22. Women’s Good Games and Series - J. Madden 180-532; O. Gillons 189-454; S. McKee 230; S. Vandenberg 200; F. Bell 192; P. Ramey 184; M. Sears 166. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Barnum III 200-567; M. Clark 165-478; D. Sears 167-469; B. Bell 153-424; B. Bowman 241; McKee 227; J. Barnum 225; K. Phenix 218; H. Pennington 215; J. Smith 203. 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County rallies around achievements See Story on Page 15 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 THE HASTINGS VOLUME 156, No. 52 BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75¢ Thursday, December 31, 2009 NEWS City council reviews airport budget for the first time in years BRIEFS Inside this issue~~ Under sheriff may finally be recognized Barry County Under Sheriff William Scudder, who was gunned down in 1884 in Rutland Township, may finally be recognized as an officer who was killed in the line of duty. See story on page 2. Read about the pocket watch he carried, which later lay buried 20 years in a farmer’s field and is today in the hands of his great-grandson. Learn how the murderer’s headstone was uncovered by a reporter. Read testimony given at the murder trial. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Downtown Hastings drops the ball tonight Everyone is invited to come to the intersection of Jefferson and State streets in downtown Hastings tonight, Thursday, Dec. 31, for the city’s first community New Year’s Eve countdown and ball drop. The family-friendly event will feature pre-recorded and live music, a countdown and ball drop, a sound and light display and more. The intersection will be closed off starting at 10:30 p.m., and the program will start at 11 p.m. with pre-recorded music emceed by Dave McIntyre, WBCH newscaster and on-air personality. Beginning at 11:45 p.m. Les Jazz and Joe LaJoye will provide live music on the stage provided by Rick Moore of the Thornapple Trail Association. At 11:59, Hastings Mayor Bob May will start the ball drop and countdown to 2010. At midnight a two- to four-minute sound and light display will begin, including six canon shots, provided by Jim Brown and Tom Katsul, of Colonial Fireworks. The celebration will wrap up with Les Jazz leading the crowd in a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” and other musical numbers. The Hastings Rotary Club will provide free hot chocolate throughout the event. Flu clinics continue Seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine is available to all Barry and Eaton county residents who would like to be vaccinated. Residents who would like to be vaccinated against influenza should contact their health care provider to see if the provider is offering the vaccine. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offering vaccination by registration for people whose health care providers are not offering vaccine, as well as for those who have no medical home. In Barry County, the registration-only clinics will be held at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 269-9459516 ext. 660 to register. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The City of Hastings and Barry County agreed to joint ownership of the assets and operation of the City of Hastings-Barry County Airport effective Jan. 1, 1978. Part of that agreement calls for the city council and the county board of commissioners to approve a draft of the annual budget before expenditures could be made from that budget. Monday evening, for the first time in many years, the Hastings City Council reviewed and took action regarding the airport’s annual budget. “Unfortunately, (the) practice has not been followed for some time. Quite honestly, I do not know when it was last followed, but I don’t recall the city council formally approving the airport’s budget during my tenure with the city,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield in a memorandum to the council. Mansfield said that in recent history, instead of both entities approving the budget, the airport manager and airport commission would draft a budget and present it to the county board for adoption, since the county acts as the fiduciary agent for the airport and airport commission. The county then submits a request to the Hastings City Council for an appropriation matching the amount that the county agrees to contribute for operations and improvements. City staff then incorporates the requested amount into the draft budget for the city’s upcoming fiscal year. Although the airport’s fiscal year begins Jan. 1, the city’s begins July 1, and the city traditionally forwards its contribution for the airport to the county shortly after that date. “To my knowledge the city council has then always approved the requested contribution in the adoption of the city’s annual budget,” said Mansfield. However, Mansfield noted that this year the airport’s requested contribution is significantly higher than in past years ($32,600 plus $15,000 each from the city and county for the replacement of the terminal roof). In the past, annual payments have included $15,000 for operations and $6,350 for annual taxi-way loan payment, with the remainder used as the local match for various capital improvement projects at the airport (to secure state and federal funds which cover the largest share of the cost for such projects). The airport’s proposed 2010 budget reflects anticipated capital improvement projects requiring a local match of $20,750 ($10,375 each from the city and county). However, the airport commission has explained that the state and federal funding for capital projects may not be as great as anticipated, so the local match could be lower as well. The airport commission said it would like to reserve the anticipated $29,821 in revenue exceeding expenditures to pay for unbudgeted improvements to buildings and equipment at the airport. Furthermore, a representative from the airport commission would attend a council meeting in February or March, before the city adopts its budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year, to explain the airport’s budget request. Monday, the Hastings City Council approved a motion to grant final approval of an amount equal to its “standard” annual contribution of $21,350 ($15,000 operating and $6,350 taxi-way loan payment) along with half of the five-year-plan local match of $10,375) in order to ensure eligibility for federal grant funding for capital improvements at the airport, resulting in a current total commitment of $31,725 by the city. The motion allows the council to consider approving additional contributions to the airport when it prepares its budget. In other business, the council: • Unanimously adopted an ordinance rezoning part of the parcel at 305 N. Michigan Ave. near Mill Street. The parcel was zoned D-1 industrial but is currently used as a parking lot for the building that houses Johnson and Company and several other businesses. The ordinance rezoned the property from D-1 to B-1 central business district. The two adjacent lots were already zoned B-1, and the property owner supported the zoning change. • Approved a request from John Conor, on behalf of CK&S Railfans to place a historical marker near the site of the former CK&S Railroad on the south side of the Thornapple River near the trestle bridge. City staff will work with Conor to identify the appropriate location for the marker, considering utilities, infrastructure and future development plans, including the proposed riverwalk trail and report back to the council. • Authorized May to sign the MSHDA Downtown Housing Grant agreement, with Mansfield and City Clerk-Treasurer Tom Emery serving as signatories for reports. • Received the results of Mansfield’s annual evaluation. With six of the council’s eight members returning the evaluation form, Mansfield consistently received “excellent” and “good” ratings in all categories, which included organizational and fiscal management, program development and followthrough, intermediate and long-range planning, intergovernmental relations, public and employee relationships and relationships with the mayor and council, professional development and personal characteristics. Mansfield thanked council members for taking the time to fill out the forms and for their constructive comments, which he said he will use to help improve his job performance. • Honored retiring council member Dave McIntyre for 12 years of service on the Hastings City Council. May said that working with McIntyre was “an extreme pleasure” and added, “Dave is a good friend and a good member of the community.” For his part, McIntyre thanked his fellow council members, commended them for their service and said that serving with them had been a pleasure. Casino, economy top 2009 list of stories %When it comes to Barry County, some might remember 2009 as a year of sewers, slot machines and supermarkets. Others might remember it as a year of privatization, pay raises and postponement. However individuals remember this year, it cannot be denied that for the county, 2009 represents a time of numerous and diverse events. The following are summaries of the top 10 news stories in Barry County for 2009, as voted on by staff at J-Ad Graphics: Gun Lake Tribe breaks ground for new casino On Sept. 17, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a casino to be owned by the tribe and located near US-131 and M-179 in Wayland Township. The casino will be built in phases, with the first portion scheduled to be completed at a cost of $157 million and open to the public by either the middle or end of next year. Features of the first phase are to include 1,200 slot machines, a restaurant and food court, an entertainment lounge and more. The September ceremony fell on the heels of approximately 10 years of victories and setbacks by both those for and against construction of the casino. While the proposed casino was supported early on in its development by Friends of the Gun Lake Indians — a group claiming to now have more than 10,000 members — it also has been challenged through lawsuits and other means by numerous entities, including the Grand Rapids Area Hastings Public Library gives weekly schedule Thursday, Dec. 31 – Nearly New Year’s party for first through fifth graders, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 – Library closed. Tuesday, Jan. 5 — toddler story time about winter, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6 – Terrific Tweens “Stress Not,” 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library 269945-4263 for more information. Retiring Hastings City Council trustee Dave McIntyre (left) receives a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Bob May recognizing him for 12 years of service on the council. After being called up to the steps of the Barry County Courthouse, local veterans are applauded during the Labor Day Tea Party. After more than a decade of roadblocks and legal battles, the Gun Lake Tribe finally broke ground at the site of its casino on M-179 near Bradley. Chamber of Commerce and groups such as West Michigan Gambling Opposition and Community Partnership for Economic Growth. Hastings Area School finances The second top 10 story of the 2009 is actually a combination three factors involving Hastings Area Schools: the Hastings Board of Education’s approval of raises for administrators, teachers and staff in the face of looming budget cuts; the second failure of a millage proposal; and continued budget cuts including nearly $700,000 in mid-year budget cuts due to a decrease in state funding. In February, after almost a year of negotiations sometimes peppered with flare-ups, the school board and the Hastings Education Association reached agreement on a three-year contract for the district’s 156 teachers, by a 5-2 vote. Casting the dissenting votes were Board Trustee Beck and Treasurer Eugene Haas, both of whom said the district couldn’t afford the monetary provisions. HEA teachers previously ratified the agreement by a vote of 135-15, according to a school official. The pact granted an average 3 percent hike per year in total compensation, including salary and step increases, according to School Board Trustee Kevin Beck. Salary increases amount to 1.5 percent for the current school year; 1.25 percent for the 2009-10 school year; and 1.5 percent for the 2010-11 school year. The new contract was retroactive to July 1, 2008, and continues through June 30, 2011. The agreement runs the gamut from a starting salary of $35,022 to $75,110. When adding up total compensation, including wages, benefits and taxes, Haas said the district’s cost per “average teacher” would be $97,106 for this school year. 2009’s TOP STORIES, continued on page 3 As the clock approaches midnight, a brand-new year is about to dawn. We wish all of our customers the very best at this time of new beginnings! Have a safe and happy New Year! �Page 2 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Under sheriff may be honored 125 years after death in line of duty by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Newspaper clippings carefully stitched together but yellowed and worn thin by time, old family photographs, a broken gentleman’s gold watch that still gleams despite being buried in a farmer’s field for 20 years nearly a century ago, and family stories handed down from generation to generation. These are all that have been left to memorialize William Scudder, a Barry County Under Sheriff who was killed in the line of duty more than 125 years ago. Gary Shafer of Battle Creek, Scudder’s great-grandson, hopes that, with the help of the current Barry County Sheriff, he can add a bit more to the history of William Scudder. “All my life, I have known this story. My mother told me this story since the day I was born, and I grew up thinking that everyone knew about it. It’s been kept alive in the family all these years; but, I am afraid that when I die, it dies with me,” said Shafer, 69, a retired employee of Ralston-Purina. When Shafer’s aunt Mary Scudder died, his uncle William Lyle Scudder gave Shafer a worn leather coin purse containing the gold watch and a book, an 1880 history of Barry County. When his uncle died in 1966, Shafer talked the man administering the estate into allowing him to retrieve the newspaper clippings and other family papers from the home so they could be preserved. One of the newspaper clippings he saved is this account of his great-great grandfather’s murder which ran in the Friday, May 16, 1884, edition of The Hastings Banner: “TERRIBLE CRIME UNDER SHERIFF WM. M. SCUDDER Murdered While in the Discharge of His Duty Stephen DURFEE, of Rutland, the Murderer He Makes His Escape, but Officers are in Hot Pursuit Full Details Yesterday (Wednesday) Under Sheriff William M. Scudder met his death at the hands of Stephen Durfee, a resident of Rutland Township, who lived on the premises known as the Washington Graham Farm, the same being six miles west of the city. The facts as we glean them amid the excitement incident to the tragic event are as follows: Some time since, a man named Orvin Thorp sued Durfee in justice court for money claimed to be due from him for labor. The case was decided against Durfee, who appealed to the circuit court. The case was heard at the present term of court Tuesday afternoon, and the judgment of the lower court affirmed. While Durfee was in the city yesterday forenoon, Deputy Sheriff Geer served upon him notice of bill of costs when Durfee became very angry and threatened to kill any officer that stepped onto his farm for the purpose of making a levy on his property, grabbed a stick of stove wood and told Geer that he had a good mind to lay him out then and there. Soon thereafter, Durfee purchased a revolver and cartridges in Greble and Powers’ hardware store, stating that dogs were bothering his sheep and that he wished the weapon for the purpose of killing the dogs. Mr. Powers’ suspicions were aroused when Durfee attempted to load the pistol in the store, and he asked Durfee to let him load it. This Durfee refused to do and went across the street in front of Evans & Brooks’ store where he loaded it and started for home in his carriage. Deputy Sheriff Geer swore out a warrant for Durfee for assault and threats, and he and Under Sheriff Scudder went to Durfee’s home for the purpose of serving the same upon him, arriving there about noon. Below we give a diagram of the premises: While Geer was hitching the team at the fence marked on the diagram, Scudder went to where Durfee and a hired man named Porter were grinding an ax. When Durfee saw the officer approaching, he walked toward the house with ax in hand, and when they were about 30 feet apart and near the wood pile, Scudder told Durfee to put down his ax, which Durfee refused to do. Both men immediately drew pistols and commenced firing. Shots were rapidly exchanged, and Geer ran to assist Scudder, but before he reached the combatants, they had both emptied the chambers of their revolvers and clinched. Geer drew his revolver at Durfee but it missed fire. Scudder then called upon Geer to take the ax from Durfee, which he succeeded in doing. Durfee, being a powerful man broke loose from Scudder, who fell over dead, wrenched the ax from Geer, who was obliged to flee or be brained. Durfee pursued him some distance to where the team was hitched, throwing stones at him; he then cut the strap, threw his ax into the carriage and drove west at a Barry County Under Sheriff William Scudder and his daughter, Lillie, are buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Barry County Under Sheriff William Scudder was killed in the line of duty in Rutland Township May 14, 1884. furious rate. Geer ran to N.G. Bruss’ house, but a short distance away, and Mr. Bruss returned with him. When they reached the wounded man at (7) [See accompanying illustration] they found life extinct. Word was at once sent to this city, and Geer and Bruss, each taking one of the murderer’s horses from the stable, started in pursuit, being about 15 minutes behind him. Since Geer’s horse was an inferior animal, and the criminal had one of Parker’s best teams, he doubtless gained upon his pursuers until such time as they could secure a better conveyance. Upon the receipt of intelligence of the crime, large numbers of our citizens repaired to the scene of the tragedy, and the remains of the dead officer were conveyed to this city and placed in the sheriff’s office, where a coroner’s jury was summoned and a post mortem on the body held. The testimony on the inquest will be taken tomorrow. Sheriff Cressy and James D. Benham at once started in pursuit, being about two hours behind Durfee. Marshal Nims and Orrin Thorp are also in pursuit of Durfee. It is thought Durfee has no firearm with him, since he threw away his pistol when he and Scudder clinched. When the latter was found, it was discovered that he was shot in the right breast, the ball entering a little above the nipple. From blood found upon stones thrown by Durfee at Geer, it is thought that he is wounded. From the facts as we learn them, it is apparent that Stephen Durfee’s crime was that of willful murder and nothing short of it. Mr. Scudder was armed with authority — a criminal warrant — to take the person of Stephen Durfee. Mr. Scudder was an officer of the law and was in discharge of his duty when he called upon Durfee to put down the ax and surrender himself to the law’s claims upon him. Durfee had threatened to shoot the first officer who stepped upon his premises. He carried out his threat. Doubtless he was angry because of the two judgments against him in justice and circuit court. His only excuse for his criminal act was anger, and that is no excuse. In these days, a man in the heat of passion sometimes does kill a fellow man and escape on the insanity dodge. But Hastings is not Cincinnati; and we have no fears but that, when captured, the severest penalty of the law will be visited upon Stephen Durfee. Surely no fate, no punishment under the law can be too hard to mete out to him. From all that we can learn, Officer Geer did all that a man could do to prevent the sad culmination of the affray. He showed pluck, but Durfee being the more powerful man of the two, he was obliged to flee or share a like fate with Scudder. Had Geer’s revolver not missed fire, there would have been a worthless, instead of a valuable, life taken. The murderer is a man of about 45 years of age, tall and muscular. His hair and whiskers are gray. For some time, he lived near Lacey, in this county, and is spoken of as a man of ungovernable temper and vicious disposition. It is alleged that he so cruelly treated his wife that she was compelled to leave him; she is now a resident of Parma, Jackson County. He is ignorant, mean, stubborn and mulish, just such a man as would be liable to do the atrocious deed he did. William M. Scudder was born in Farmington, Oakland Co., Michigan, August 12th, 1844. He removed to Prairieville in 1861, where he resided until 1876, when he was elected register of the deeds and removed to this city, and has since made this his home. In the spring of 1862, when but 18 years of age, he was drafted, and was a member of Co. K., 2nd Mich. Infantry. At the Battle of Jackson, Miss., he was wounded in the right leg, the Rebel bullet he then received being carried to the day of his death. He served nine months and then returned to his home in Prairieville. In August 1864, he enlisted with Co. E, of the new 3rd Michigan, and served with his company until his discharge in May 1866. During the latter part of his military career, he held the position of orderly sergeant. He was known as a most gallant and trusty soldier, and on many a hard-fought field showed he possessed a true soldier’s courage and bravery. He was a prominent member of the Grand Army Post here, and at the time of his death was captain of the Barry County This monument marks the Scudder family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. arriving there at 6:30. Deputy Sheriff Geer and Mr. Ed. Otis of Rutland [Township], arrived about 15 minutes later. Durfee was locked in a room, having the ax in his possession. While Geer and others were parleying with Durfee, Marshal Nims drove up. Durfee was told that if he did not throw the ax out the window and come out with his arms raised, he must take the consequences, and that at once. He surrendered and was at once brought to the county jail, where he now lies in a critical condition. He has received five wounds, one ball entering near the navel and passing out near the spine, another struck him on the shoulder, another on the right wrist, and two others in the hand. It is thought he can survive but a few hours. There were in the house with Durfee his brother and mother. Mr. Geer says that as Scudder approached Durfee, the latter fired his revolver and inflicted the death wound as Scudder was drawing his weapon. Scudder fought nobly until he dropped dead. When Geer’s pistol missed fire, the muzzle was close to Durfee’s head. Geer was unable to strike Durfee for fear of hitting Scudder, the two changing positions with such rapidity. As Durfee was chasing Geer, the latter fired two shots, doubtless wounding Durfee who retreated to his carriage and drove away as before stated.” arriving at Durfee’s place, they perceived their man coming from the barn toward the house. Scudder at once leaped from the buggy and started for the house, leaving Geer to tie the horses and was coming up to the house in a hurried walk, and this is his version of the affair: Scudder said to Durfee, “I’ve a warrant for you, throw up your hands.” Durfee made a reply, unintelligible to Geer, and at the same time drew a pistol from his pocket with his right hand, and sticking it out commenced to fire, the first shot (in Geer’s opinion) being the fatal shot. Both then commenced firing, and after emptying both revolvers clinched. By this time, Geer reached the spot and placing his revolver close to the head of Durfee, snapped it twice, in the meantime jerking the axe out of Durfee’s hand and throwing it away. Seeing that his own pistol was of no use, Geer picked up Durfee’s, who had dropped it in his struggle with Scudder, but [Geer] found it empty. At this juncture, Scudder said, “Will, take the axe,” and immediately fell over dead. Durfee was now free of one, and being nearer the axe, picked it up and with it raised, came for Geer, who commenced to retreat toward the road, twisting the cylinder of his revolver with his fingers, he raised it, and fired, hitting Durfee, as he thinks, in the left shoulder. The infuriated man still came on and Geer, going toward the road, again turned the cylinder and again attempted to shoot, but his pistol failed him. He gave it one more turn to the last barrel and, bringing it up, fired the second shot. [Geer] does not know whether he hit The Battle Creek Daily Journal ran this account on May 16, 1884: Glossary of 1884 terms BARRY COUNTY TRAGEDY ~~~~~~ The Murder of Deputy Sheriff Scudder ~~~~~~~~ Murderer Fatally Wounded ~~~~~ Full Account of the Affair ~~~~~~~ Hastings Journal, 15th. — The causes by which a brave and efficient officer lost his life in the discharge of his duty are briefly these: In March last, Stephen Durfee of Rutland was sued by Orv. Thorpe, before Justice Hayford, for wages due Thorpe for last summer’s work, and a judgment rendered for $75. Durfee appealed to the circuit court, although informed by his attorneys Messrs. Knappen & Van Arman, that he had no case. His cause came up Tuesday, and the judgment was affirmed with costs. Yesterday morning, Deputy Sheriff Geer served the notice of taxation of costs on Durfee, in this city, and Durfee then said that he would kill any man who levied on any property of his to satisfy the judgment. Durfee used very violent, strong language, and caught up a stick of wood and swore he would brain Geer then and there. He then crossed the road, and stepping into Greble & Powers hardware store, bought a revolver and cartridges. Appearing on the streets, flourishing the weapon, he declared himself ready for the visit of any officer. Prosecutor Colgrove, seeing and hearing the threats, went to his office, drew up a warrant for Durfee’s arrest and placed it in Deputy Geer’s hands; and Geer and Scudder started after Durfee who had gone home. On Perusing late 1880s and early 20th Century newspaper accounts will reveal words that have lapsed out of common use. Here is a short list of some of the words or terms included in the numerous stories that followed the death of Undersheriff William Scudder that may cause confusion for modern readers: Chip pile: A pile of wood chips left over from cutting wood Clinched: To hold an opponent at close quarters with one or both arms. Hason: (a definition of this word could not be found). Messrs./Mssrs.: An abbreviation and plural of mister. Rail across the door: Used a stout wooden beam to attempt to open a locked door. Replevin: 1. The recovery by a person of goods claimed to be wrongfully taken or detained upon the person’s giving security to by the matter in court and return the goods if defeated in action. 2. The writ or common law action whereby goods are replevined. Rods: An unit of length 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet. Snapped: a colloquialism for a misfire; as in “the revolver snapped.” Threw a revolver: To draw and aim a gun rapidly. Sur-rebuttal: The reply in common law pleading of a plaintiff to a defendant’s rebuttal. Viz.: This is; namely. Under Sheriff William Scudder’s only surviving child, Burwell, who was orphaned shortly after Scudder’s death, raised a family and is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Battalion, G.A.R. Mr. Scudder filled many positions of public trust and honor during his lifetime, always with credit. For many years, he was town clerk of Prairieville, and in 1876 was elected register of deeds for Barry County. This office he filled so acceptably, that in 1878 he received the largest majority of any county official. The state senate of ‘81 chose him as Sergeant at Arms, and the senate of ‘83 again elected him to that position. When Sheriff Cressy assumed the duties of his office, he made Mr. Scudder under sheriff, and while in the faithful discharge of his duties as such officer, he was cut down by the murderous bullet. Mr. Scudder was a prominent member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges of this city, and was a prime mover in all that contributed to their prosperity. From these as well as from the Grand Army post he will be sadly missed. In politics, he was an ardent Republican. By that party and by the suffrages of the voters of Barry County, he was honored with positions of trust. In every station, he was faithful to the people, serving their interests creditably to both himself and to them. In the party of his choice, he was one of the most active in all honorable efforts to secure success. November 14, 1866, Mr. Scudder was married to Alice S. Perkins, daughter of John J. Perkins, of Prairieville. To them, two children were born, a son of five years now living, and a daughter who died a few years since. Mr. Scudder was one of the most genial and social of men. He was the kind a man one could “warm up to.” There was about him no reserve, no coldness. He had a warm handshake and a cheerful word for every friend. He enjoyed a wide popularity because he deserved it. He had many friends because he merited their friendship. In all the walks of life he was a man, and of men, one of the most generous spirited. By the community in which he lived, by hosts of friends in and outside of Barry County, he will be missed, sadly missed. Hastings loses a good citizen by his death; and a good man has “joined the majority” through his untimely taking-off. The general sorrow everywhere expressed over his unfortunate and terrible death is sufficient testimony of the sincere respect and friendship felt for him as a man and a citizen. His sorrowful end casts a gloom over the entire community and upon the streets all the afternoon and evening, groups of earnest men bemoan the sad fate of so good a man; and indignation is mingled with sorrow that such as he should be cut down in the prime of life by a murderer’s hand. In their affliction, the wife, son and other relatives of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The May 16, 1884, paper includes the following account, which likely happened while the above article was being typeset: DURFEE CAUGHT — THE VERY LATEST Thursday morning. — At an early hour this morning, officers returned with Durfee. It seems that he drove by a circuitous route to his brother’s house one mile east of Lacey, SCUDDER, continued on page 8 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 3 2009’s TOP STORIES, continued from page 1 Three months later, at the May 5, election, voters in the Hastings school district soundly rejected a proposed building and site sinking fund by a 750-1,141 vote. The proposed 1mill, five-year levy would have generated approximately $534,000 per year for a fiveyear total of approximately $2.5 million for repairs and improvements to all school buildings in the district. The same levy was proposed and rejected by Hastings voters in the May 2008 school election by a 522-787 vote. After cutting staff members, libraries and the Young Fives program during the summer, the board in October unanimously approved a budget amendment reducing revenues and expenditures by $700,000 in response the Gov. Jennifer Granholm signing a state budget featuring a $165 per-pupil cut in state funding for public schools. Approximately 50 people, mostly Hastings Area Schools teachers and staff, attended a special meeting Oct. 28 hall to detail what those cuts would mean for the district. Before the meeting Hastings school super- intendent Rich Satterlee sat down with a reporter from The Hastings Banner to explain how the budget cuts were being made. In order to minimize impact on students, school officials decided that rather than letting the entire amount come out of the district’s foundation allowance (per pupil budget funding by sales tax, property tax, etc.) it would decrease its state revenues in categoricals such as the Great Start Readiness Program, vocational education and at-risk (counseling, summer school, after-school tutoring programs and Middle School Catch Up). Because it appeared that the state would cut an additional $127 per pupil, for a total decrease of $292 in per-pupil funding, school officials built in a $185,297 buffer by cutting expenditures by $674,422. One of the biggest reductions is in general state aid expenditures where expenditures are being reduced $148,725 through personnel reductions and mid-year retirements. The rest of the savings will come through a reduction in miscellaneous expenses and supplies by freezing the budget for each building in the district. All expenditures now need to go through central administration for approval. Counselors were eliminated at all schools with the exception of one each at the middle and high school to provide student services focusing solely on academics and scheduling. Additional cuts included the elimination of a band consultant, three paraprofessionals , and the elimination of a technology assistant one custodian and one maintenance staff person. Satterlee said that while the elimination of counseling at all the schools would definitely have an impact on students, that round of budget cuts should have little or no impact on classrooms. “Honestly, had (the state) just made a pro- 2009’s TOP STORIES, continued on page 3 Bob King, whose community service spanned many decades, received the Liberty Bell Award in May. Lisa Snyder (second from left) is joined by her husband, Eric, neighbor Francie Brummel, and State Rep. Brian Calley as they sit in the gallery in November awaiting the Michigan Senate’s vote on the “baby-sitting bill.” Eva Corson of Hastings gets a full dose of the nasal mist at the first H1N1 flu clinic held by the Barry Eaton District Health Department at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center. Anita Pyle is one of the nurses who administered vaccines to target groups which included pregnant women and children. Trainers with the Carson and Barnes circus take one of their elephants for a stroll and a swim in Thornapple Lake before performing at Charlton Park in September. 2010 RULES: 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2009. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2010 born in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phone 945-9554 • 945-9105 BARLOW FLORIST & BARLOW CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE BOSLEY PHARMACY Photo Package for Your New Baby 109 W. State., Hastings Phone 945-5029 118 S. Jefferson., Hastings Phone 945-3429 Gift Certificate Vaporizer McDONALD’S ADVANCED EYECARE PROFESSIONALS WOMEN’S HEALTH FIRST, PC 1215 W. 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I want to know how many members of the CCS have taken the time or effort to look at the copies of hard evidence obtained by the Prairieville Recall Committee (PRC) through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The PRC has put in long hours and research, not to mention, our own money to obtain these records. Not one cent has come from the township or county coffers. I would like to address one of the ladies who has been writing letters to the editor. She states she is a new citizen, however, she doesn’t seem to realize what “civil rights” mean to us. In order to graduate from high school I had to have at least one year of American history and one full semester (half a year) of government. I remember the Civil Rights Movement and the people who were arrested and even killed for the cause. These people gave of themselves so other people of the world would still want to become citizens of the USA. Therefore, when someone says they can’t understand what this recall is all about (example: “A few meetings held wrong”) or they don’t think the public should have the right of recall or FOIA, I just cannot believe their attitude. Our township officials knowingly held an illegal closed session — no mention of a motion of a vote to go into closed session, no membership vote, not notifying the proper people what was about to transpire. They just excused themselves and proceeded to terminate Officer Mark Doster using substantiated or insubstantial allegations while he was on duty. The board called him in and told him he was through. This was a gross violation of his civil rights. These meetings have been held illegally and in essence stripped us of our own civil rights. That is why we have a democracy not a monarchy. This whole recall started over the illegal firing of Officer Doster. The more our committee looked into the situation, we found more violations of the Open Meetings Act and mismanagement than was ever thought of. These laws are how John Q. Public can keep an eye on the management of our grassroots government. As to the financing of a recall, I just saw a friend who is the clerk of a two-precinct township, about the same size as Prairieville. I asked if she knew what the cost might be for an election. “Yes. Allegan County just had a 911 election.” She admitted she only used one precinct and three workers (that is by the state law) and it was “bare bones” because she knew there would be a small turnout. Her total was the grand sum of $866. Her workers are paid about $11 per hour and the printing of the ballot is the only other expense. By doing some simple math and being very generous, say multiplying by three, the most I can figure it should cost might be around $2,500. I’ll even be more generous and say $3,000 to $5,000 — a far cry from the $16,000 given by the CCS own advertisements. I want to ask the chairman of the CCS, who is the stellar scholar who is giving him figures he is publishing against the Prairieville Recall Committee? As the treasurer of the PRC, I know what costs we have incurred. As of this date, at no time have I had a balance over $1,000, and I haven’t paid out more than $600. As far as I know not one statement from the members of the PRC is a lie. Everything said is backed up by hard copy gathered from the township, police departments, etc. I realize that if the township board said the sky was going to have purple polka dots tomorrow, there are those who would believe it. I choose to seek the truth for myself. My books are open to anyone who wants to see them. This includes the book of the committee’s hard copies. Please, call for an appointment. My number is 269-664-6594 Sharon L. Ford, Plainwell Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Brian Calley, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: briancalley@house.mi.gov What’s ahead for all of us in the new year? I don’t have to spend a great deal of time reviewing the past year to remember some of the problems we face in this country, state and Barry County. Yet, much of what was wrong over the past year had a great deal to do with weaknesses in leadership. The good bad and the ugliness we’ve experienced throughout 2009 at various levels of government could stall our economic turnaround well into the new year. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago my concerns over the arrogance of leadership and the impact it can have on us. There are examples close to home, in larger cities around us, in Lansing and of course, Washington, D.C. Over the weekend, I viewed a film about former President Jerry Ford. The biographical work showed how Ford rose to become the 38th president of the United States. It helped me to better understand what has happened to politics in recent years and showed the dramatic difference of leaders who allowed openness and candor along with a determination to make honesty the best policy. Ford was chosen to become President Richard Nixon’s vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned his position over kickbacks and bribery charges. Nixon needed someone people trusted, a person who could also help him deal with his troubles over a break-in to the national Democratic headquarters, which later became known as Watergate. Ford had a spotless record as Congressman and was the best candidate to breeze through a confirmation process, not to mention Nixon knew Ford’s reputation could help in the coming months. It didn’t take long for Nixon’s presidency to fall apart, and on Aug. 8, 1974, the president summoned Ford to the Oval Office, informing him that he was stepping down the next day at noon, and that Ford would have to assume the duties of the president. Ford only served the balance of Nixon’s term, losing the 1976 election to Jimmy Carter. Experts still feel today Ford lost the presidency because he pardoned Nixon, casting a shadow on Ford’s election bid. The nation wouldn’t realize the importance of Ford’s decision until years later, after he left office. In all reality, it was the best thing for the nation at the time; Ford understood that, and did the right thing knowing it could affect his election possibilities. In 1988, a biographer asked Ford how he wanted to be remembered. He replied, “I want to be remembered as a nice person who worked at the job and who left the White House in better shape than when I took it over.” That’s what we should expect from all of our leaders — to aspire to do their best in public office, running a company or taking on any leadership position, to be a good person and to leave the job in better shape than they found it. Ford was a tested leader who came to the presidency because of his unwavering ethics and dedication to his country as a long-time Congressman, he helped to heal the nation when we needed it most — and left the White House with grace and dignity. Now, fast-forward 33 years, to our current president. In my opinion, the jury is out on President Barack Obama. He came to office less than a year ago as a freshman senator with a determination to make a difference in Washington. Advocating his willingness to “bring all sides of an issue to the table and you make them feel they are being listened to.” His youthful looks and optimistic tone appealed to voters at a time when the nation was reeling from two wars, desperate economic conditions and the memories of Sept. 11 — the nation was ready for change. But, will we get it from this young candidate? Only time will tell. So far, his determination to bring both parties to the table to solve issues most Americans care about hasn’t gone very well, and it’s showing up in the president’s polling. The Democrats passed a national health insurance reform before Christmas, but it took some of the worst political prostitution to get the bill passed. It seemed every vote for support of the bill was a trade-off for some special deal that will need to be paid in the coming years. This young president wanted to solve health care, global warming, two wars and the worst economic issues since the Great Depression, and he wanted to solve them all in his first year in office. To get any or all of them done, it appears he’s lost his determination to do them for the good of the nation over his political partyism. He said in his inauguration speech, “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout history.” Both Ford and Obama talked about openness, candor and transparency in government as have many other presidents have before them. But the proof is in their governing. From what we experienced in the past few weeks, Obama’s leadership is not what he professed during his campaign — it’s come down to winning at all costs — putting a check in the win column like a basketball game, regardless whether the legislation was good or bad. There are so many questions with his health care bill. Will it solve some of our serious issues or will it just bring more government intervention into the process, costing taxpayers more money while causing permanent damage to the system as we know it? Why didn’t we concentrate on fixing the system first, then over time tweak the system to make it work for more of our citizens? With out-of-control spending and trillions in deficits, will health care be the legislation that will break the camel’s back, or will it turn out to be the fix we needed? It’s an important issue, one that needed the nation’s overwhelming support to make it work. The danger is in the details of the thousands of pages of legal mumble-jumble, most of which Congress had little or no idea how it will impact our lives. In 1986, Congress passed the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings deficitreduction act. Senators Ernest Hollings, a Democrat from South Carolina, Warren Rudman, Republican from New Hampshire, and Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas were chief sponsors of the bill. The legislation set goals over five years to eliminate the federal budget deficit by 1991. At the time, the deficit was around $2 trillion and growing. The act said that if the goals for the year were not met through the normal appropriations process in Congress and the White House, then automatic budget cuts would go into effect throughout the government. Gramm-Rudman eventually failed to prevent the large budget deficits, due to new legislation, the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, which displaced the fixed deficit targets. Earlier this week, President Obama signed legislation expanding the debt ceiling to nearly $13 trillion. This is a number that should scare every man, women and child in the country — while the administration is trying to take on a number of important issues, the one issue that will impact us all, will be the national debt. We need to get our spending under control, focus on economic issues, put people back to work and our eliminate our position as the world’s largest debtor nation. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Legal advice for seniors The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested seniors Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. A short presentation on “mortgage foreclosure/LLT” also will be provided. Legal Services of South Central Michigan is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun and Barry counties. The agencies seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. Sarah Anders celebrates 97th birthday Sarah Anders will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Jan. 9, 2010. Family and friends can send their birthday greetings to Sarah at Carveth Village, 690 W. Main, Rm. 134, Middleville, MI 49333. The Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What are your hopes for the coming year? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Published by... A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, MI 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 5 IURP�RXU�UHDGHUV Washington doesn’t commit crimes, it just commits politics To the editor: I’ve been marveling at the mess in Washington, D.C., and thought I’d write you about it to see if I’m the only one. Though not a youngster by any stretch, I’ve never seen anything transpiring in our government like this before. I’d guess mindless conduct such as this may have occurred from time to time over the years. If so, it surely has never been so blatantly unethical, unconscionable, and ‘in your face.’ I’m talking about the ‘governance’ of our current Congress and the ‘leadership’ of our president – and no, I’m not a disenfranchised Republican. It’s not that easy. I’ve never been a member of or affiliated with a political party. Strictly independent, I am, and have voted both ways. Because of the constraints of space and time, I won’t go into the idiotic decision by the attorney general to try terrorist prisoners of war in a U.S. civilian court under the rules of our justice system. Suffice to say that such a decision was not his alone to make, and anyone who believes it was doesn’t understand the workings of the executive branch of government. Neither will I go into the thoughtless push for ‘cap and trade’ or the idiotic notion that our ships, trains, planes, military and industry are going to run on windmills and solar panels – which is at least inferred by refusal to advocate nuclear power and natural gas as energy. Drilling for oil as an interim measure is, of course, a shocking concept. The ‘D’ word has become an expletive. There’s also the silent reluctance to take on the community organizing group called Acorn by our President who was, himself, a community organizer and did a bit of work for them. The list goes on, but I’d like to focus on just one travesty. A really good one. It involves “our representatives’ in Congress - the senate and the House. Assume for a moment that some of us in Hastings wanted something for our city council which was all right with some of its members, but not enough of them for us to get a positive vote. So, we pooled our money, raised a tidy sum, and made gifts to the relatives and families of just enough of the members who weren’t impressed with our propos- al to induce them to vote yes – and they did, because of our largess. That would be criminal conduct on our part and on the part of the council members accepting the bribe. We’re talking a fine and/or prison. Now, the highest officials of our nation, the president and the leaders of the Congress want something which is all right, in theory, with many of those who make our laws. Not enough of them though, so a few of them lock themselves in a room and quietly come up with something to assuage the sensibilities of the ‘no’ voters. It’s far too lengthy for the rest of ‘our leaders’ to read and understand, but those who already agreed to vote yes aren’t concerned with that anyway. There are, however, a few things buried in it to bring the foot-draggers around. Our Congressional leaders, speaking for us, of course, will take some of our money from us and bribe just enough senators, who, incidentally, will take the bribe, to get that ‘something,’ which is the health care bill, passed. The money our leaders took from us and paid them with doesn’t go directly into the pockets of those senators, of course, but it’s purpose is to benefit them – to get them reelected by folks they are trying to bribe with it. What would be comical about this, were it no so disgusting, is that even those senators don’t know exactly what it is they passed, or, at least as of this writing, agreed to vote the passage of. Now, the few of you who went along with me and bribed a couple of our council members are sitting with me and those council members in jail because we committed a crime. The members of Congress and the leaders who bribed them are all right though. They didn’t commit a crime, they just committed politics. You may say there’s a differ- ence, but there certainly isn’t. We would have given the money to our council, as a whole, to pass on to the family of the recalcitrant council members. The senate leaders are giving the money to the Congress, as a whole, to pass on to, or for the benefit of, the extended family (constituents) of the recalcitrant senators – an act intended to benefit those Senators in the next election. I spent 35 years in law enforcement. If Congress, or more properly its leaders, can commit a crime in their official capacity – boy, that sure looks like one to me. What really rubs a bit of sodium chloride in the abrasion, though, is that our elected representatives don’t even try very hard to hide what they did. Their mindset is that this is okay if done in Washington. Different rules. I understand, only through the news media, that Michigan got something out of this colossal screwup, too. Something to give a leg up to Michigan’s Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. I don’t know the details, and I may be misinformed on that but, if not, my one small voice votes not to accept it. Our elected officials are supposed to work for us – to reflect the will of the majority. Well, they don’t seem to even understand that concept. I suppose that, even though Michigan residents’ money goes to pay all those in Congress, and the Senate in particular, we can’t expect to have much influence over any but our own. In that vein, then, I, as one Michigan resident, would like to hereby inform my employees, senators Levin and Stabenow of the following: You’re fired. Bill Voigt, Hastings Race to the Top begins Like most legislative proposals, the passage of the “Race to the Top” legislation came with much drama. But in the end, a compromise was reached and the entire legislative package passed. This proposal had many parts, some significant, some not. I will focus on the parts I consider to have the most impact. Recall that the federal government has pooled billions of dollars in grant money to entice states to pass educational reforms. Now that Michigan has completed these reforms, we are eligible to apply for grants that could total as much as $400 to 600 million. The most important piece of this legislation is how to deal with failing schools. Most schools in Michigan do a fine job, but there are some that consistently fall behind any reasonable standard of success. The first step is to specifically define what a failing school is in the first place. This reform package lays out the criteria for a failing school and sets up a process wherein those schools are fixed. Generally speaking, this is the bottom 5 percent of schools based on test scores and those with graduation rates below 60 percent. Once a district falls into this category, there are several potential models that could be employed to deal with them. These options include turnaround, restart, closure and transformation. Each would be under the supervision of the state. Another part of the package implements two limited statewide cyber-schools with up to 1,000 students. This is a new concept, and I view this as a pilot program. This will be part of the charter system. Additionally, as many as 32 more charter schools could be started under a new “Schools of Excellence” program, plus another 10 charter high schools in public school districts where the graduation rate is lower than the statewide average (75 percent ). A very swift and strict accountability standard was implemented for charter schools and a system to deal with failing charters. A tracking system will be established that will collect student growth information. This system is to be designed to track students all the way through their educational experience. Such student growth information is collected for use in professional annual evaluations of teachers and administrators. This opens the door for a merit pay system. But the real value in keeping track of student performance is identifying issues and failures in the system. Perhaps the most controversial part of the package is a change in labor laws. The legislation allows for modification of collective bargaining agreements in failing schools that have reached the point of being redesigned or taken over by the state. In other words, the state can modify union contracts in failing schools to implement corrective action. There are many other parts to the legislation, but these are the most consequential aspects. It won’t be perfect, and as the reforms are implemented, we will need to modify it. But if all the players in education buy in and really give these reforms a shot, this could mark a new day for education in Michigan. Free credit reports available online Charlton Park request prompts change in city resolution Vermontville library gets big check in the mail by Amy Jo Kinyon Staff Writer Christmas came a little early this year for the Vermontville Township Library. A $25,000 check from the Robert C. Reinhardt Library Fund was unwrapped after it arrived in the mail Tuesday afternoon. The grant will be used to renovate the children’s section of the library, install a new ceiling throughout the facility and replace the carpeting, among other items. Library Director Carla Rumsey said she could not be happier with the grant and the positive changes it will create in the coming months. “It’s going to create a much more userfriendly kid’s section,” said Rumsey. New shelves that will better accommodate books and allow for displaying select titles will make items more accessible to students. The new shelves will be built 42 inches high so children will be able to reach titles more easily, she added. Rumsey said the current carpet was installed nearly 15 years ago when the previ- To the editor: This is response to Sen. Carl Levin’s letter. Anyone can get a free credit report on themselves by going to www.annualcreditreport.com. You do not have to buy anything. You can ous green and white striped shag carpet was replaced. Unlike other grants, the funds can only be applied for on an invitation basis; the Reinhardt organization contacted the library. After that initial phone call, Rumsey said the library decided to send a proposal, not truly believing they would be successful. “They called and wanted to know if we owned the building since libraries who lease their facility are not eligible for the grant. We had never heard of them before,” said Rumsey. “At that time, they didn’t say what the grant was for or how much it was for. We thought, ‘Well, we’ll do this, but what are the chances?’” Turns out, the chances were in the library’s favor. The library received the application via e-mail near the end of October, and Rumsey said she worked on the application through most of November. Along with the application, Rumsey had to provide plans and cost estimates for the projects included, something she had to start from scratch. “We had no plans for renovations, so we view it and print it. All three reporting agencies will give you your report. Annualcreditreport.com is the only free credit report site. Deb James Hastings had to decide what we could do if given the money,” said Rumsey. “We have no budget for improvements of that kind, anyway.” The library also had a bit of help from its patrons. Brooklyn Scott, a fourth grade student at Maplewood Elementary, wrote a letter and included a picture of the library. “Will you please re-do the children’s part of the library? I would really appreciate it if you would, pretty please. I like all the stuff we do at the library. I like to read all the books the library has so please re-do the children’s part,” Scott wrote in her letter. The Reinhardt fund provides grants to libraries in comparatively isolated rural and less populated areas in Michigan, according to information on the grant application. Building improvements or library components such as computers or other technology fall within the grant parameters. The library is housed in the lower level of the Vermontville Opera House located at 120 E. First St. West Michigan Heart to join Spectrum Health System The Spectrum Health Board of Directors and West Michigan Heart shareholders have each approved resolutions that would integrate West Michigan Heart into the Spectrum Health system in Grand Rapids. Based on the resolutions, West Michigan Heart will become a wholly owned, nonprofit subsidiary of Spectrum Health, effective Dec. 31, pending execution of final legal documents. The agreement states that West Michigan Heart would become part of the Spectrum Health Medical Group in five years. “Spectrum Health and West Michigan Heart have partnered to serve patients for many years. This agreement formalizes our relationship and creates new opportunities for collaboration,” said Matt Van Vranken, executive vice president, Spectrum Health and president, Spectrum Health Hospital Group. “West Michigan Heart has played a significant role in helping to create an award winning, nationally recognized cardiology program at our Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. We look forward to working with West Michigan Heart, along with the other physicians who serve our heart patients, to build on and expand the excellent program that has been developed. Our patients and families will benefit from a heart program that provides the most advanced treatment and care, and sets the stage for more research and medical education.” As West Michigan Heart becomes part of the Spectrum Health family in 2010, patients will experience the same level of care they have come to expect from West Michigan Heart. Services will continue at sites throughout the West Michigan region. “Formalizing the long-standing collaborative relationship between West Michigan Heart and Spectrum Health is the next logical step in advancing our services for the patients of West Michigan,” said Suzette Jaskie, chief executive officer of West Michigan Heart. “The integration will allow us to continue our pursuit of specialized and advanced cardio- vascular services, access to the most contemporary devices and therapies, as well as the recruitment of talented young cardiologists. We look forward to working with Spectrum Health to build on the exceptional clinical program already established at the Meijer Heart Center and to increase research and medical education opportunities for long term success of the program.” The integration of West Michigan Heart marks the beginning of a larger effort to expand the Spectrum Health cardiovascular program through more robust research and academic affiliations with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Van Andel Institute. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, West Michigan Heart serves 10 regional hospitals, has five primary offices, along with nine cardiovascular satellite locations throughout West Michigan. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council unanimously approved a resolution to decline revenue sharing agreements of tax increment finance (TIF) captured millages Monday evening. Since the council has determined that such arrangements are not in the best interest of either the city or the TIFs, such as the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the resolution states that the city will not enter into tax revenuesharing agreements with taxing jurisdictions not created or administered by the city or its component units or authorize its TIF boards to enter into such a agreements through the adoption of plans or budgets accommodating such agreements. The resolution was adopted in response to attempts to change the language on the Charlton Park millage renewal ballot next year, as proposed by Charlton Park Director Keith Ferris. Ferris recently requested that the LDFA and DDA to consider opting out of the capture of the special millage levied on behalf of the park. During a special workshop earlier this month, Hastings City Council discussed the legal ramifications of the request and heard from Ferris who stressed that his request was not about wanting more millage money from the LDFA of DDA for Charlton Park, but to increase the chances of having the operating and maintenance millage renewal request approved by voters when it is put on the ballot May 2010. Ferris explained that people who live in townships had told him they would not approve the millage renewal request because they didn’t want their money to go to the City of Hastings and the Village of Middleville, whose DDA and LDFA also capture a portion of the Charlton Park millage as well. Hastings City Community Development Director John Hart said that during 2009 the Hastings DDA captured $5,374 from the Charlton Park millage and the LDFA $158, according to information from the city assessor. One of the complications noted during the workshop is that the TIFs have to receive tangible benefits stemming from a revenue-sharing agreement with an entity such as Charlton Park, “and the benefit must be identified in the TIF plan as a benefit for which the TIF can share revenue or make an expenditure (sharing of revenue),” according to a memo prepared by Hastings City Council members indicated it would be expensive and complicated to pursue all the legal avenues necessary to agree to Charlton Park’s request to eliminate the ballot language by agreeing to tax increment revenue sharing, and the city could be bogged down with similar requests from other entities that have special millages. Mansfield with the consultation of attorney Jessica Wood. In other words, TIFs can’t share taxes without getting something in return. During the workshop Mansfield said the LDFA, for instance, would have to amend its plan and budget if it returned millage to Charlton Park. He said there is nothing in the current LDFA plan to allow it to return funds to Charlton Park since its purpose is to promote industrial development. During the workshop, some city council members indicated it would be expensive and complicated to pursue all the legal avenues necessary to agree to Charlton Park’s request to eliminate the ballot language by agreeing to tax increment revenue sharing, and the city could be bogged down with similar requests from other entities that have special millages. The council then directed city staff to draw up the resolution which was presented for consideration and approved during Monday’s regular meeting of the Hastings City Council. The last Charlton Park millage was approved in November 2007 by 63 percent of voters using the current millage capture language. Mansfield suggested that it may behoove the Charlton Park Board of Directors and the county to educate the public as to what the ballot language really means regarding millage capture by TIFs. �Page 6 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner Snowmobile goes for swim, riders reach shore Barry County Central Dispatch was called on a report of two snowmobile riders who had broken through the ice on Gun Lake Monday morning. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the Orangeville Township Fire Department responded to the call. Both male subjects were on one snowmobile, crossing the lake from the Allegan County Park around England Point. They noticed open water and turned away, toward “Party Island,” according to the sheriff’s department. They continued toward the island, but the ice was too thin, and the snowmobile sank near the island. The subjects fell in the water but were able to get out and walk to a store on Marsh Road. One subject was ahead of the other and when he reached shore, he had lost sight of the other. Medical first responders and fire responders located the second subject who made it to the shore. Both were treated and released at the scene. The snowmobile is still submerged in the lake near the island. Worship Together… Area Obituaries Margene B. Smiley Helen D. Hoffman Gerald R. “Jerry” Ziegler The wings of God’s angels lifted Margene B. Smiley up to the house of her Lord on Dec. 14, 2009, as she was surrounded by her loving husband, Roger, of 50 years, son Mark, her pastor Greg Mattson and wife, Vonda. Margene was born Feb. 11, 1940, in the family farm house in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Oren and Behulah (Austin) Daniels. She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry A. Daniels and father, Oren W. Daniels. She is survived by sons, Mark A. Smiley of Lake Odessa, Scott (Krystel) Smiley of Soso, MS and daughter, Lorie Ann (John) Dailey, of Dallas, GA; brothers, Dallas (Jane) Daniels of Lake Odessa, Gary (Sharon) Daniels of Hastings and mother, Beulah Daniels of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She raised her voice in song and praised her Lord and Savior at the First Baptist Church of Sebewa. Any memorial contributions may be made to her church. + CLEVELAND, TN -Helen D. “HD” Hoffman, age 86, formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2009 at her son’s home in Cleveland, TN. HD was born in Lathrop, Ohio the daughter of Delbert and Helen (Davis) Ogg. She was married to Richard T. Hoffman on June 15, 1947 in Athens, Ohio. HD is survived by her sons, David (Deborah) Hoffman of Tuscan, AZ, Daniel (Linda) Hoffman of Cleveland, TN, and five grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard, her parents; brother Charles Ogg, and sister Mary Ellen Mingus. HD attended and was very active in the Hastings First Baptist Church for many years, a member of the Algonquin Lake Association. She loved to cook and spend time entertaining her family at their home on Algonquin Lake. In her spare time HD would also volunteer at Pennock Hospital, she did this for many of years. Services were held Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Dan L. Currie officiated. Burial followed at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. For those who wish memorial contributions may be directed to Hastings First Baptist Church or charity of one’s choice. Please share a memory with HD’s family at www.lauerfh.com MARTIN - Gerald R. ‘Jerry’ Ziegler, of Martin, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Ziegler was born October 29, 1935, in Hastings to Theodore and Ella (Manning) Ziegler and was a lifelong resident of the area. For 16 years he was employed with Lockshore Farms, then 12 years with Pet Corp., then four years with Deans Foods and then 12 years with Safari Technology. On October 10, 1964 in Delton he married Irene Willcutt, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Connie (Mark) Bellgraph of Otsego and Kathy Tripp of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Kim (Kyle) Bowe, Chelsea Bellgraph, twins, Nick Bellgraph and Rachel Bellgraph and Sierra Dalrymple; two great grandchildren, Hailey Bowe and Hayden Bowe; siblings, Marilyn (Don) Elterman of CO, Jim Ziegler of Grand Rapids, Jane (Bob) VerPlunk of Saugatuck, Dick (Cathy) Ziegler of Hastings, Barb (Thomas) Lake of Delton and Greg (Elaine) Ziegler of Linden; his step-mom, Betty ‘Jean’ Ziegler of Hastings; two favorite aunts, Kay Ziegler of Grand Rapids and Dolly Stedge of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 3, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Watson, Rev. Fr. Alan Jorgensen, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Sacred Heart Church. 77541560 ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Paul Osborn, Minister of Music. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11 a.m., Celebration Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Family Night; Awana Jr. High Group, Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Office for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, P.O. Box 95, Woodland, MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Jim Fox. Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11 to 11:30 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 904 Terry Lane, Hastings (or on the corner of Starr School Road and Terry Lane.) Phone: (269) 945-2170. Pastor Michael Wise. www.hastingssda.com Sabbath (Saturday) School 9:30 a.m.; worship service 10:50 a.m. Mid-week meetings informal study and prayer service, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth ministry clubs, Adventurers for pre-school to 4th grade students and Pathfinders for 5th grade students through high school, meet on the first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. respectively. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD A full gospel church. 1240 W. State Rd., Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. 269-948-9740. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday School and Youth Group for all ages. Come and worship the Lord with us! ORANGEVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 6921 Marsh Rd., 2 miles south of Gun Lake, Plainwell. Phone 269664-4377. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Children, teen and adult Sunday School classes; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Word of Life Clubs. Tuesday - 9 a.m. Men’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 4 yrs. old through 6th grade Word of Life Clubs; 7 p.m. Prayer together; 9 p.m. Men’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Phone 269-721-8077. Rev. Kim-berly A. Tallent. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 11 a.m. Praise Worship Service; Noon alternate weekends Youth Group Tuesday. Covenant Prayer Group, Wednes-day 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice. Thursday 7 p.m. Praise Band Practice. 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Friday 6:30 p.m., CPRChrist’s Plan for Recovery (meal served). For more information small groups, special evnts or if you have a prayer requst, call the church office and see postings on WEB site: www.countrychapel. umc.org. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sr. Hi. Youth 5 to 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Pioneers (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 6 pm - Jr. High Youth (meal served) (October thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 9459574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:15 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments, 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-7315194 or -517-852-1806. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell, Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-9459121. Pastor Daniel Graybill, Pastor Brian Teed, and Pastor of Senior Adults and Visitation, Don Brail. Sunday: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. for children, youths and a variety of classes for adults. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Junior Church, 4 years through 4th grade dismissed prior to offering. Senior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pioneer Clubs, age 4th to 5th grade, and Junior High Youth Group, 6th-8th grade. Thursday: 10 a.m. Senior Adult Discussion and 11:30 a.m., lunch at Wendy’s. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 - Worship 8:00 & 10:45. Sunday School 9:30; Men and Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00; Women’s Al-Anon 7:00. 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-9459414 or 945-2645; fax 269-9452698. http://www.discover-grace. org. Rev. Mike Kemper. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services – 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Coffee Hour; 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 2 p.m. Birthday PartySharpe Hall; 6 p.m. Youth Group today. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during both services. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at: http://hastingspresbyterian.blog spot.com/. Saturday - 10 a.m. Praise Team Practice. Monday Knit Wits; 6:30 p.m. Prayer Ministry Meeting. Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday - 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Lauer Family Funeral Homes 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 •PHARMACY• 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Michigan State Police Troopers from the Hastings Post are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on M-179 near Airport Road in Rutland Township Christmas Day. According to the investigation, the vehicle was apparently traveling east when it left the road on the north side and hit a tree just off the edge of the roadway. Occupants were 17-yearold Cassandra Lydy and Dylan Downs, also 17. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. Both occupants needed to be extricated from the vehicle due to the extensive damage from hitting the tree. Both occupants were flown from the scene to area hospitals for treatment. The driver was flown by Air Care to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and the passenger was flown by AeroMed to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Troopers were assisted on scene by deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Ardith M. Bliss GRAND RAPIDS - Ardith M. Bliss of Grand Rapids passed away on December 24, 2009 at Metropolitan Health Hospital at the age of 82. Ardith graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and then married Howard C. Bliss March 30, 1951 at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Surviving are her step-daughter, Judy (Arthur) Cottrell of Wyoming; step-son, Ronald (Barbara) Bliss of Anchorage, Alaska; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bonnie Sherman; several loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Vida Sherman; husband, Howard Bliss; brother, Richard Sherman; sisters-in-law, Barbara Blough, Ruth Mary Lightfoot and Fern Cook. She was blessed with a wonderful husband, family, friends, health and jobs. She enjoyed golfing, bowling and skating as well. Ardith was at the Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 with Rev. Mike Kemper officiating. Interment followed at Irving Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to the Barry County Hospice. Please share a memory with Ardith’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Florence L. Comp HASTINGS - Florence L. Comp, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born September 22, 1919 in Vermontville. She worked at the Canning Factory in Lake Odessa, and The Court Street Grill. Florence was a former member of the Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her two sons, Jack (Carol) Comp of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and Larry (Bonnie) Comp of Hastings; five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 siblings and her husband, Musser E. Comp in 1963. Respecting her wishes no services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 42 years Offering Traditional and Cremation Services Hastings Only Locally-Owned Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated for 3 Generations Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Pre-arrangement transfers accepted Visit our web site for: • Pre-planning on line • View current Funeral Service information • Leave a memory message to family members www.girrbachfuneralhome.net 77528585 B OSLEY Teens flown to hospitals after hitting tree �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 7 Lake Odessa Happy New Year everyone. The Hastings event sounds like fun. See the big round ball drop at the stroke of midnight. What a great project for students and others to pull off this event. It all starts with an idea. If Grand Rapids can do it, why not Hastings? On Sunday at Central United Methodist Church members Karl Klystra and Robert R. Kruisenga led the service of lessons and carols, a traditional service using Scripture and Genesis to the Epistles. Organist Patricia Werdon played for the many carols and Ginny Kruisenga was hymn leader. Weather had its effect on attendance on Christmas Eve, but still there scores of people attended the Christmas Eve service at Central United Methodist Church. The program included the bell choir, the chancel choir, liturgy, the fifth message in the series, Uncovering the Christmas Presence and communion. Icy sidewalks were a hazard by the end of the evening. Marty Kretovic at Caledonia Farmers’ Elevator reports that the gentleman partner of the Pitsch Company who fell 130 feet from the concrete silo at the former Smith Bros. Elevator has been released from the hospital and will now continue with his rehab. The next meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society will be Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. There will be election of directors/officers and a program. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet in two weeks on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Freight House, and have a program. Visitors are always welcome. The next major event for the society will be a quilt and textile show the last weekend of January. Plan now to exhibit that paisley shawl or the quilt Grandma made using pieces of her aprons or maybe it is a quilt made from new fabric. Mr. and Mrs. John Stassek and daughter Larissa who came from Seattle were guests on Christmas Day of their parents at Carlton Center along with her brother’s family. Bryon Zelmer on Cherry Street entertained his parents, his sister Marlene and husband brian Harkey and their children on Christmas Eve. Alan Goodemoot and Dora Healey were Christmas morning guests of Dan and Cherith Goodemoot and their girls to see the little girls open their gifts. POLICE BEAT Winter break too long for some Hastings Police were dispatched to a breaking and entering complaint at Hastings High School shortly after 7 a.m. Dec. 29. A school maintenance employee found that the storage garage near the practice football field had been broken into. The suspect(s) forced open a door on the north side of the building to gain entry, but the police said it does not appear that any property was taken. The suspect(s) used a shovel to break out a window of the school’s salt truck prior to fleeing the area. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Hastings Police Department, 269-945-5744 or Barry County Silent Observer 800-310-9031. Repeat offense gets repeat penalty Hastings Police stopped a vehicle in the 600 block of West Apple Street Dec. 22 after noting that the registration plate was expired. The driver, identified as Clifford Pease, 42, from Middleville, did not have a driver’s license. Further investigation revealed that Pease has six prior offenses for driving on a suspended license over the past several years. He was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle on a suspended license, second or subsequent offense, and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Pease is facing additional charges for no proof of insurance and an expired registration plate. Missing three papers costs $100 Jason Edward-Allen Cotton, 30, of Battle Creek was arrested by a Barry County Sheriff deputy Dec. 24. Cotton was driving on M-43 when the deputy observed his vehicle cross over the center line several times. Cotton told the deputy he was aware his license was suspended and that he did not have the vehicle’s registration or proof of insurance. Cotton was charged with driving while his license was suspended, second or subsequent offense, and given $100 personal recognizance bond at the Barry County Jail. Suspect loses round of hide-and-seek After being notified that two subjects with outstanding warrants were staying at a residence on M-37, Barry County Sheriff deputies found Paul Vaughan, 22, of Hastings and picked him up on a warrant for a probation violation Dec. 23. Deputies found the second subject, Connie Jean Vaughan, 48, of Hastings hiding behind the furnace in the basement. She had three valid warrants out of the Hastings Police Department and was placed under arrest by deputies. The first warrant was for failure to appear in court on charges of possession of marijuana, second offense. Warrant No. 2 stemmed from her failure to appear in court for a pre-trial on charges of domestic violence, second offense. The third warrant was for failure to pay fines and costs associated with the use of marijuana offense. Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Start planning now to cope with estate taxes Throughout your life, you strive to provide financial security to your family. And your efforts can extend beyond your lifetime — if you work to control estate taxes. It’s always challenging to create financial strategies that are somewhat dependent on tax laws, because these laws are always changing. In 2009, your estate could have passed up to $3.5 million to your heirs before incurring federal estate taxes at a maximum rate of 45 percent. In 2010, the estate tax was scheduled to be repealed, but in 2011, it was supposed to return, with a maximum exemption of $1 million and a top rate of 55 percent. But this may change, as Congress is considering extending the 2009 exemption and tax rate figures into 2010, 2011 and possibly even further. You might think you’ll never have enough wealth to incur these taxes, but virtually every asset — your home, cars, life insurance policy, IRA and 401(k) — may be included in your taxable estate. These assets could push your estate over the exemption amount, costing your heirs a substantial amount in estate taxes. To help address this potential problem, you might want to think about some of the following estate considerations. For example, if you owned a $1 million dollar life insurance policy, and it was subject to an estate tax rate of 45 percent, your beneficiaries would receive a death benefit of just $550,000. But if you established an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) with a new insurance policy, the trust would own the policy and distribute the proceeds to the beneficiaries you’ve chosen. By using an ILIT, you’d keep the life insurance out of your taxable estate. Another estate planning consideration is a charitable remainder trust, which might be useful if you have a sizable amount of assets, such as stocks, that have significantly appreciated since you bought them. If you kept these assets in your estate, your heirs would inherit them on a “stepped-up” basis, which, in plain English, means the value of the stocks would be the same as their fair market value on the date of your death. (However, in 2010 — and 2010 only — the step-up basis is limited to $1.3 million for your children or other heirs and $3 million for your surviving spouse. Beyond those figures, your heirs would assume, or carry over, your basis — the amount you paid for the assets. In 2011, full step-up is scheduled to return.) All stocks, and especially those that receive step-up treatment, could add to your heirs’ estate tax burden. But you could remove the stocks from your taxable estate by placing them in a charitable remainder trust. Furthermore, you could receive an income stream for life once the trust sold the stocks. You could then use this income to make gifts to your loved ones, further reducing the size of your taxable estate. You can give up to $13,000 per year to as many individuals as Social News you like without incurring gift taxes, up to $1 million over your lifetime. Before making any decisions related to estate taxes, consult with your estate planning professional and your tax advisor. Vehicles such as life insurance trusts and charitable trusts are complex and don’t lend themselves to “do-it-yourself” solutions. Start thinking soon about estate tax issues. By putting your estate plans in order early, you could be helping your loved ones far into the future. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Hastings City Bank brings best selling author to Hastings! Hastings City Bank is bringing No. 1 Amazon best selling author Tony Rubleski back to Hastings on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Rubleski will share proven methods of success by Referral Magic: How to Capture & Grow More Sales in 2010! Tony Rubleski, president of Mind Capture Group, helps businesses, sales professionals and entrepreneurs move beyond ordinary marketing to a much higher level of bonding with clients. Learn from this expert how to meet the marketing and sales challenges of 2010! Tony's best selling book Mind Capture: How You Can Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Deficit Disorder is his second book on marketing and sales. A third book is scheduled for this coming summer. "This is a value added service we are providing to our customers at no charge" says Mark Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank. " We are constantly looking for ways to help our business customers become even more successful." "We had a great response last time we brought Tony to Hastings" says Nancy Goodin, marketing and training director. "The time is right for another visit from Tony to help us meet the challenges of the new year.” This will be a new and timely message. We expect this seminar will be well attended, and seating is limited. Those who would like to attend the morning session from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. should RSVP to Hastings City Bank at 269-945-2401. The seminar will take place in the community room of the Hastings branch, 150 West Court Street. Attention business owners! If you want a bank that works harder for your business, contact Rob Ranes at 269-945-9535. Double citation equals double bond Jeremy James Shriver, 31, of Middleville was arrested last week for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. He was lodged at Barry County Jail without incident and was ordered a $100 personal recognizance bond for operating while intoxicated and another $100 bond for driving with a suspended license. Shriver was issued citations for both offenses. Barry County deputies discovered that Shriver had two prior alcohol violations and two prior suspensions/revocations and is currently denied and revoked. A blood alcohol test showed Shriver’s level to be .08 percent. Ad-itorial Skittish suspects leave items behind Residents in the 8000 block of East Baseline Road awoke in the middle of the night Dec. 18 to discover to subjects loading items from their garage into a vehicle. The complainants saw a vehicle drive by on the road, and deputies believe it scared the suspects into leaving the items behind. Barry County Sheriff Deputies found several tools in the bushes next to where the suspect’s vehicle was parked. They were able to gain entry into the building by using a pry tool on the main door after failing to gain access through a window. 77541439 When it’s time to make tough decisions for your loved ones, choose... River Ridge Minor contact is major problem The discovery of a 12-year-old boy in his residence led to the arrest of Jason Christopher Haskin on a parole violation. Haskin, 33, of Hastings was lodged at Barry County Jail Dec. 12 by sheriff deputies who investigated a complaint that a young boy was visiting him. Haskin is a registered sex offender, and a condition of his parole restricts him from having any contact with minors. Deputies made contact with the boy’s mother who said she was aware of his sex-offender status when she dropped her son off at his house. Thieves return for instructions A resident in the 2600 block of East State Road returned from work Nov. 5 to discover 269-948-9842 VanderHeide-Dykstra Paul and Denise VanderHeide of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi VanderHeide to Travis Dykstra, the son of Eric and Melissa Dykstra of Middleville. Heidi is currently attending Saginaw Valley State University, majoring in Criminal Justice. Travis is currently a Medic, serving a yearlong tour in Iraq. A Spring wedding is being planned after his return. www.river-ridge.biz All the amenities you need with the beauty you’ll love, all overlooking the Thornapple River. Careful Medicine Administration Insulin Shots Home Cooked Meals Assist with Bathing, Dressing, and other Personal Care Needs Laundry Cable Television Lifeline Bracelet and Service Home Nursing Available Private Room with Bath Transportation provided Reasonable rates 77541572 that his house had been visited by unwanted guest(s). The visitors destroyed multiple items after kicking in a back door to gain entry. The resident reported that the items stolen seem to be related to a break-in that occurred in October. The thieves stole an owner’s manual for a lawn tractor that had been stolen in October and Xbox controllers, among other items. Assisted Living Family Home 2301229-01 ��The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 9 Digging up history unearths valuable lesson by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer One of my co-workers likes to tell people that I “found God under the dandelions” while digging up a gravestone in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. While her statement is technically true, I don’t want to leave anyone with the impression that I had a religious experience while committing a felony in a local cemetery. I was actually in the cemetery doing research for the story I was writing about the murder of Barry County Under Sheriff William Scudder in 1884. Scudder was killed in the line of duty when he went to Stephen Durfee’s Rutland Township farm on Wednesday, May 14, 1884, to serve an arrest warrant after Durfee had made threats against Deputy Sheriff William Geer. There was an altercation, guns were drawn and shots were fired. While Durfee was hit five times, his first shot was sufficient to kill Scudder. Now, nearly 126 years later, Scudder’s great-grandson, Gary Shafer of Battle Creek, is seeking a permanent memorial of his ancestor’s sacrifice in the line of duty. While curiosity is a good thing, especially for a reporter, I recently discovered that when doing historical research curiosity can lead to obsession and obsession can lead to doing strange things, like using my hands and fingernails to dig up a gravestone in a cemetery. Details of Scudder’s life and achievements and his funeral were well documented in the newspapers of the day, and his story carefully preserved and passed down through generations. And, three generations later, his grave in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings is still well-tended by his descendants. However, newspaper accounts of Durfee’s fate were inconsistent to say the least. An undated newspaper clipping gives this description of the wounds Durfee received from Scudder, “ ... He has received five wounds, one ball entering the near the navel and passing out near the spine, another struck him on the right wrist and two others in the hand. It is thought he can survive but a few hours...” The May 16, 1884 edition of The Battle Creek Daily Journal reported, “The doctors say Durfee cannot live and instructed the sheriff to allow no one to disturb him, and but a few days, perhaps not many hours, will suffice to close his earthly career...” Another clipping from an unknown newspaper believed to have been published around 1910 reported that Durfee, “... was convicted and given a life sentence at Jackson. It soon became evident that he was insane. He was transferred to the Ionia Asylum for the criminally insane and died there ...” Still another undated newspaper clipping from the early part of the 20th Century adds a little more detail. It reports Durfee “was sentenced to life imprisonment but had not long been confined before he refused to eat. The prison officials said he tried to starve himself to death. The voluntary attempt at slow destruction coupled with the severity of the wounds he received in the pistol fight with Scudder soon caused his death.” So, what really happened to Durfee? Did he die soon after the murder? Did he live? And, if so, how long? Through 1884 newspaper accounts, it is obvious that Durfee survived until his arraignment and trial in August of 1884, where he testified on his own behalf. Once convicted, Durfee filed a 10-point appeal of his conviction with the Michigan Supreme Court, which rejected the appeal and upheld Durfee’s conviction during its June term in 1886. So we know Durfee was still alive two years later. He definitely lived more than the few hours or days initially predicted by the doctors, including Hastings physician and pharmaceutical pioneer William Upjohn. Reliable records of what happened to Durfee after the murder seem to be almost non-existent. While my initial search into the fate of Stephen Durfee turned up nothing, my co-worker who is a genealogy buff, went to the Barry County MIgenweb.net site which led to www.interment.net and found that a Stephen N. Durfee was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. His date of death was listed as May 13, 1888, one day short of the four-year anniversary of the murder of William Scudder. My curiosity piqued, I decided to go out to see the grave myself and try to determine if it was indeed the Stephen Durfee who murdered Scudder. I spent most of a cold, wet September morning wandering up and down the rows of gravestones without finding a single Durfee. Thoroughly wet and discouraged, I stopped in downtown Nashville for a much-needed caffeine fix where I ran into Nashville Village Treasurer Lois Elliston. She recommended that I go to the village office and have Clerk Cathy Lentz look up the cemetery records. Cathy said there was no record of a Stephen Durfee being buried in Lakeview Cemetery. From a 1884 Hastings Banner about Durfee’s trial story, I knew he had a married sister who lived in Nashville. “How about Fannie Everet?” I asked, spelling the name the way it had been printed in the newspaper. “I have a Fannie Everet, and there’s an unmarked grave in the plot; but it’s spelled differently. It’s Everett with two Ts,” she said. “Close enough. I’ll bet they had typos in the 1880s, too,” I said. Cathy gave my a map of the cemetery and directions, and less than five minutes later, I spotted the Everett family marker. As I neared the monument, I noticed what appeared to be a small, approximately four-by- six-inch slab of granite half buried in a patch of clover. I stopped to take a closer look. “S. N. Durfee Dec. 28, 1836. May 13, 1888.” A Durfee buried in an unrecorded grave in an Everett family plot. “This has to be my man,” I thought as knelt to take a closer look. The stone was flush with the ground, halfcovered by vegetation and appeared to be considerably smaller that the stones of Fannie Everett and her husband. When I brushed back some of the clover at the base of the stone to get a closer look, I noticed a small curving line that looked like Italic script at the base of the stone. I glanced at the other stones on the plot, none of them had an inscription other than “Father” or “Mother” across the top, the name of the deceased and dates of his or her birth and death. This one seemed different. I pulled back the clover and brushed away some of the dirt that had gathered at the base of the stone. That’s when I found God, or rather his name, inscribed on marble. Somehow This might be the clue I had been seeking. A quick mental inventory of my car assured me that I didn’t have anything that would help me unearth the inscription, so I started pulling back the weeds and digging the earth with my fingers. Two lines of text appeared, but they were so worn and filled with dirt they were impossible to read, even with my glasses. A rubbing. I need to make a rubbing, I thought. Another mental inventory revealed that outside of a fairly clean sheet of paper (the cemetery map Cathy had printed off for me) I had little to work with. I didn’t have a crayon, chalk or pencil to use to make a rubbing. Frustrated and hopeless, I looked down at my hands and fingernails which were caked with dirt from my frantic digging. That’s when I started thinking. Dirt. Dirt is kind of soft and chalky, right? I could do a dirt rubbing. I put the map over the stone, blank side up, and grabbed a handful of the semimoist dirt I had dislodged while uncovering the inscription. They say necessity is the mother of invention. Sometimes its just the mother of a mess. And, that’s what I ended up with this time — a dirty sheet of paper and an inscription on a tombstone I still couldn’t read. (A week later, I interviewed Sara Colburn, who with her sister, Ruth McMonigle, has recorded the names and dates on all the graves in virtually every cemetery in Barry County, including Lakeview Cemetery, and put them on www.interment.net. She said there a much easier way to read a worn inscription: shaving cream. “It really makes the letters stand out,” she said. I made a mental note to keep a can of shaving cream, as well as a trowel, in the trunk of my car from now on.) However, that morning I was still operating in not-so-blissful ignorance, so I washed my hands as best I could at one of the spigots in the cemetery, pulled out my camera and took some photos of the grave and the Everett family plot before I left. I came back later in the afternoon with my youngest daughter, a bucket for water, some rags and a small toothbrush. After several trips to the spigot and a lot of careful brushing and wiping, we were just barely able to make out the inscription. Now, I was absolutely certain that this was indeed the grave of Stephen N. Durfee, murderer. “Remember that God is just and more merciful than man” seemed like exactly the kind of Victorian-era inscription a sister might put on the grave of a brother convicted of murder, to remind those who passed by that a merciful God is the final judge. When I interviewed Sara and Ruth about their avocation of recording graves in Barry County, neither could say how S. N. Durfee on the gravestone became Stephen N. Durfee on interment.net. I knew they couldn’t have found his death record at the Barry County Courthouse because I had searched for the record online. I had also called the Jackson County Clerk’s office and drove out to Ionia County Courthouse (counties in which Durfee may have been incarcerated at the time of his death) without any luck. I kept searching for information online. I even managed to contact a Durfee via e-mail through on a genealogy Web site. Even the descendants of his closest kin didn’t know what became of Stephen Durfee. “I read an article about the murder online but that’s all I know,” the man wrote. “But, I’m happy to note that the rest of the family turned out much better. We’ve had doctors, lawyers — even a judge.” The story kept growing as I unearthed more and more vintage news articles and the publication date kept getting pushed back. First we were going to save it for Thanksgiving week, then Christmas. During that time I kept up my online searches trying to find when and where Durfee died and the cause of his death. The State of Michigan’s Vital Records Office seemed like a sure bet, but they charge $26 for a search and it can take up to four weeks to get the results by mail. The cost and the wait seemed prohibitive. So, in the meantime, I decided to see if I could find information about where the murder occurred. Shafer had told me that when he was child his uncle, William Lyle Scudder, told him where it had happened but he couldn’t remember. The Friday, May 16, 1884, edition of The Hastings Banner reported that the incident occurred in Rutland Township at, “... the Washington Graham Farm, the same being six miles west of the city.” I went to the Hastings Public Library and looked up Rutland Township plat maps from 1873 but was unable to locate a Washington Graham farm. Next, I went to the mapping and land information office in the Barry County Courthouse. GIS technician Rose Anger pulled out maps circa the 1880s but couldn’t find the farm in question, either. She suggested I go upstairs to the county Register of Deeds office and look through the grantor/grantee index, which is basically a record of every transfer or sale of property that has every occurred in Barry County. I knew from the 1884 newspaper accounts that Durfee had lived in Barry County for approximately four years before the murder and at the Washington Graham farm for about a year. When I explained to Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff what I was looking for, she went into a back room and pulled out a huge handwritten volume listing all transfer of property during the early 1880s including 1883 and 1884. Working backward from May 14, 1884, I found that Durfee had purchased a farm from Washington Graham in April of 1883. I showed the entry to Darla who compared the 1873 plat map with a current one and was able to pinpoint the location of the property six miles west of town on M-179, or the former Chief Noonday Road. I contacted the current owners who said they had never heard of the incident that had occurred on their property more than 100 years ago. They also said that they live in a newer home and that there were no foundations or remains of an old house, barn or shed on their property. However, there was what appeared to be the stone foundation of a small cottage or house next to a nearby creek. I was excited about finding the location of Durfee’s farm and was about ready to jump in my car and go out and look for it— until one of my co-workers reminded me that firearm season had just started. Suddenly thrashing around in the brush looking for an old stone foundation didn’t seem like such a good idea. I went back to obsessing about where and how Durfee died almost four years to the day after he killed William Scudder and finally I couldn’t stand it anymore, I had to know. I had learned that the State Vital Records Office offers same day results for those who are willing to drive into Lansing, walk into the office, fill out the form and pay a $26 nonrefundable fee, which by the way, did not guarantee that the requested record could be found. Still, I was feeling lucky. After all, by all accounts Durfee was incarcerated when he died; that meant he was a ward of the state, and therefore the state should have a record of his death. So, on a recent cold and blustery Tuesday morning, I hopped in my not-so-trusty 1992 Oldsmobile and drove toward Lansing. After getting lost somewhere east of Vermontville, twice, I chugged into Lansing, paid $5 to park my car, walked up three flights of stairs, filled out the form and forked over $36 (There was an additional $10 fee for same-day service. I guess I should have read the fine print) and waited. Three hours later, I was called up to the window and handed a form letter that stated that no record could be found for Stephen Durfee. So, I trudged back down the stairs, got my car out of the garage and headed back to Hastings, $36 poorer and still morbidly curious about how Durfee died. Was it possible in 1888 to die of gunshot wounds received four years earlier? Did he starve himself to death as was hinted at in the undated newspaper article from the early 20th Century? Or, did Durfee die of natural causes and the date of his death is merely a strange coincidence? Was the omission of any record of burial at the local cemetery an oversight, or was it intentional? I guess I will never know. A few weeks prior to my excursion to Lansing I had gone back to Lakeview Cemetery to retake the photos of his grave since the ones I had taken earlier had been accidentally deleted from my computer. Maybe the grasses had withered more due to the changing of the seasons. Maybe a cemetery caretaker had cleared away more of the long grasses. But, either way, I could see that my initial assessment of Durfee’s tombstone was wrong. It was not a small ground-mounted marker. Durfee’s tombstone was the same size as his sister’s and his brother-in-law’s markers. Visible now, carved into the top of the stone in capital letters was one word, “Brother.” It seems that despite everything, Durfee’s sister apparently loved him enough to not only bury him in a family plot, but also give him a gravestone of equal prominence to those of the rest of the family. But, at some point in time, perhaps after Fannie died in 1911, his gravestone was broken off at the base and was left to sink into the earth and become covered with grass and clover. I thought about the difference between Scudder and Durfee both in death and in life. The Hastings Banner described Scudder as “a prominent member” of the community, a veteran described as “a most gallant and trusty soldier” who “filled many positions of public trust and honor during his lifetime, always with credit ...” The same newspaper accounts describe Durfee as “a man of ungovernable temper and vicious disposition ... he is ignorant, mean, stubborn and mulish — just such a man as would be liable to do the atrocious deed he did.” Scudder’s funeral was described as, “..One of the most largely attended ever held in this city.” Scudder was the kind of man who three generations later, his descendants want to make sure that the memory of his sacrifice in the line of duty is never forgotten. Durfee spent the rest of his life locked Stephen Durfee was buried near his sister in the Everett family plot at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. This shows the grave of Stephen N. Durfee at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville after the accumulation of dirt and weeds were removed. An inscription on the tombstone of the man who was convicted of murdering Barry County Under Sheriff William Scudder reads, “Remember that God is just and He showeth more mercy than man.” away from society. There is no record of where, when or how Durfee died. There’s no way of knowing whether a funeral was held on his behalf. It is likely that he was buried without ceremony in his unrecorded grave. His final resting place left untended, forgotten and sinking into obscurity after the death of his sister. His memory and his grave were resurrected — not by a loved one, someone who cared about preserving his memory — merely a curious reporter who wanted to know how the story ended. Durfee’s story is nothing if not a cautionary tale about the choices we make and how they impact the course of our lives. Durfee could have paid his employee the wages owed him, but he didn’t. He could have chosen to admit he was wrong and obeyed the court the court order to pay the debt, but he didn’t. Durfee could have left town without threatening the sheriff, but he didn’t. He didn’t have to buy a gun, but he did. One bad choice led to another until he decided to pull a gun on Scudder and became a murderer. Although we may not realize it at the time, how we react and the choices we make not only determine the course of our lives but how, or even if, we are remembered by generations to come. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn �Page 10 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2009-25457-DE Estate of DANIEL E. HUTCHINGS, SR. Date of birth: 3/4/1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, DANIEL E. HUTCHINGS, SR., who lived at 9950 S. CLARK RD., NASHVILLE, Michigan died 9/5/09. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DANIEL E. HUTCHINGS, JR., named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, HASTINGS, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/21/09 JAMES J. GOULOOZE P44497 137 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 269-945-2255 DANIEL E. HUTCHINGS, JR. 5522 USBORNE RD. FREEPORT, MI 49325 77541608 269-945-0280 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patti Deline and Nicholas Deline, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 2, 2009 and recorded March 11, 2009 in Instrument Number 20090311-0002256, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentySeven Thousand Nine Hundred Four and 8/100 Dollars ($127,904.08) including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 28, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48 and the South 1/2 of Lot 49 of Smith's Lakeview Estate Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 2, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 31, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541656 File No. 200.5678 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael D Harvey and Sandra Harvey, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 21, 2004, and recorded on July 26, 2004 in instrument 1131310, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Forty And 13/100 Dollars ($186,040.13), including interest at 5.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this commitment, situated in the County of Barry, Township of Maple Grove, State of Michigan, is described as follows: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the West 1/4 of said Section 25, thence run North along the West Section line a distance of 679.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following described parcel of land; thence continuing North along the said West Section line a distance of 339.50 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East a distance of 1285.82 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 339.50 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 06 minuges 59 seconds West a distance of 1285.66 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541520 File #296090F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Gregory A Olmstead, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 8290 Guy Rd, Nashville, MI 49073-8512. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 31, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541644 File # 300983F01 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Bryon L. Thornton and Tamara Thornton 1831 North Jefferson Street Hastings, MI 49058 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 31, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File Number: 393.0324 77541614 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Timothy Ederer and Brenda Ederer, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 920 Bryanwood Ct, Middleville, MI 49333-9074. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1313 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 31, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541584 File # 300248F01 STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY. Default has occurred in 2 Mortgages made by Tracy C. and Paul I. Rine (“Borrower[s]”), to Omni Community Credit Union, (“Mortgage Holder”), which mortgage secures the property located at 12801 Holden Rd., Bellevue, MI 49201. Pursuant to MCL 600.3205a(4), Mortgage Holder Informs the Borrower[s] of all of the following: 1. That the Borrower[s] have the right, to request a meeting with Mortgage Holder or its designee; 2. The name of the person designated under subsection (1)(c) as the person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and MCL 400.3205c is Shirley Ferguson, Omni Community Credit Union, P.O. Box 1537, Battle Creek, MI 49017, telephone (269) 4411434 (“Designee”). 3. That the Borrower[s] may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority; 4. The website address for the Michigan State Housing, Development Authority is www.michigan.gov/mshda. The telephone number for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is (517) 373-8370; 5. That if the Borrower[s] contact a housing counselor to request a meeting with Designee, foreclosure will not be commenced until 90 days after the date the notice was mailed to the borrowers; 6. That if the Borrower[s] and Designee reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower[s], abide by the terms of the loan modification agreement. 7. That the Borrower[s] have the right to contact an attorney, and the telephone number for the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 968- 0738 December 24, 2009 Omni Community Credit Union By Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. 6146 W. Main St. Ste. C Kalamazoo, MI 49009 77541667 (269) 382-3703 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert C. Bassett and Wendy L. Bassett, husband and wife to Beneficial Michigan Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 3, 2005, and recorded on February 17, 2005, as Document Number: 1141570, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred FiftySeven and 83/100 ($139,557.83) including interest at the rate of 6.58000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on January 21, 2010 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 150 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 580 feet; thence North 450 feet; thence East 580 feet; thence South 450 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. Dated: December 24, 2009 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Beneficial Michigan Inc. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-335-9200 77541527 Case No. 09MI00941-4 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHARLES C. REESE, III, A MARRIED MAN and MICHELE REESE, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004, in Document No. 1130462, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Twenty-Three Cents ($88,155.23), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 28, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 610 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 23, 2009 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 77541638 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Thayer and Sally Thayer, husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2007, and recorded on October 10, 2007 in instrument 200710100002915, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($89,988.87), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That Part Of The East 1/2 Of The East 1/2 Of The Southwest 1/4 Of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan, Described As Follows, Commencing At The South 1/4 Post Of Said Section 35, Thence North 89 Degrees 22 Minutes West 658.82 Feet To The 1/16th Line; Thence North 0 Degrees 24 Minutes East 764 Feet Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning, Thence South 78 Degrees 4 Minutes East 87 Feet, Thence North 59 Degrees 8 Minutes East 153.65 Feet To The Right Of Way Marker On The South Side Of M79, Thence Northwesterly Along Said Right-Of-Way To The Aforesaid 1/16th Line, Thence South Along Said 1/16th Line To The Place Of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294346F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a Future Advance Mortgage (hereinafter “Mortgage”) and various related Notes (hereinafter “Notes”) made by RICHARD L. TERPSTRA, a married man (hereinafter “Mortgagor”), whose address is 1251 146th Avenue, Wayland, Michigan 49348, to SELECT BANK, a Michigan banking corporation (hereinafter “Mortgagee”) whose address is 60 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, which Mortgage is dated October 14, 2004, and recorded on October 26, 2004, in the Barry County Register of Deeds, State of Michigan, at Document No. 1136148. As of December 17, 2009, the amount due under the Mortgage and related loan documents, made by Mortgagor in favor of Mortgagee (collectively “Loan Documents”) is the sum of THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 75/100 ($340,376.75) DOLLARS including interest on the Notes at rates of interest as provided in the Notes. This sum will increase as additional interest, costs, expenses, and attorneys fees accrue under the Loan Documents and which are permitted under Michigan law after the date set forth below. Forty-five Thousand and 00/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars of the total principal amount due under the Loan Documents is secured by the Mortgage, plus any interest, fees and charges, and any protective advances paid by the Mortgagee. Under the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan, on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. The parcel subject to the Mortgage which is being sold is located at and commonly known as 4772 Torsten Drive (fka 4762 Beatrice Street), Shelbyville, Michigan, said parcel being located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and legally described as follows: Parcel No. 08-11-040-006-00 Lot 8 of Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on page 68, Barry County records. The redemption period shall be SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Section 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be THIRTY (30) DAYS from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 MORTGAGEE: SELECT BANK 60 MONROE CENTER GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503 Drafted by: R. Ryan McNally Attorney for Mortgagee Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. 171 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 900B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 77541376 (616) 254-8400 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jose E. Morin, married, and Debbie Morin, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 14, 2003, and recorded on September 9, 2003 in instrument 1112946, and assigned by mesne assignments to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eighty-Two And 37/100 Dollars ($76,082.37), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of said Section 17; thence West 640 feet for the place of beginning; thence North 200 feet; thence East to centerline of Lindsey Road; thence Southwesterly along center of Lindsey Road to a point 200 feet East to point of beginning; thence West to point of beginning. Subject to building and use restrictions, reservations, and easements of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541487 File #295811F01 77541301 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LORETTA HALSEY and STEPHEN HALSEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns,, Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2005, and recorded on January 9, 2006, in Document No. 1158708, and assigned by said mortgagee to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($81,184.93), including interest at 8.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ALSO THAT PORTION OF VACATED HANOVER STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 5, BLOCK 31, EASTERN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 3, 2009 The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-4 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 ASAP# 3366972 12/10/2009, 12/17/2009, 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009 77540999 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert Encinas aka Gilbert M Encinas and Katherine Encinas husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2003, and recorded on July 7, 2003 in instrument 1107957, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five And 19/100 Dollars ($143,165.19), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 4, Village of Middleville as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 27, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #291806F01 77540965 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally J Hicks, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded on July 15, 2003 in instrument 1108481, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two And 06/100 Dollars ($72,922.06), including interest at 3.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 3 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plats, on Page 55, excepting therefrom the East part of said Lot described as; beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees West 73 feet; thence South 10 degrees 15 minutes East 83.95 feet to point on South line of said Lot 1 which lies 55 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due East 55 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence due North along the East line of said Lot 1, 106.5 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC L (248) 593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292763F01 77540970 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathy Roseboom, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2007, and recorded on February 21, 2007 in instrument 1176657, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eight And 94/100 Dollars ($222,308.94), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 377 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 33 degrees 12 minutes West, 214 feet to the shore of Fine Lake; thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West along the shore of said lake, 82 feet; thence North 31 degrees 24 minutes East, 148.55 feet; thence due East 103 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. Also Commencing at a point 194 feet South and 480 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence South 31 degrees 24 minutes West, 148.55 feet to the shore of Fine Lake, thence North 50 degrees 25 minutes West, along the shore of said lake 68 feet; thence North 44 degrees 45 minutes East, 117.58 feet; thence due East, 47 feet to the place of beginning together with an easement for ingress and egress over a strip of land 50 feet in width North and South by 527 feet East and West, the Northerly line of said easement lying 144 feet South of the Northeast corner of said section. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #220890F03 77541230 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph M. Yates and Catherine R. Yates, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 17, 2003 and recorded October 21, 2003 in Instrument Number 1115968, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificate holders CWMBS 2003-59 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Forty-One and 96/100 Dollars ($119,041.96) including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 100 feet; thence North 0 degrees 27 minutes 34 seconds East 292.76 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds East 285.87 feet along the South line of the North 22.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 6; thence South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 190.84 feet along said North-South 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities 33 feet each side of a centerline described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan; distant South 0 degrees 5 minutes 3 seconds West 937.57 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 83 feet; thence South 46 degrees 7 minutes 57 seconds West 145.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 3 seconds West 387.60 feet to the place of ending. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541386 File No. 617.2037 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE -- Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Desiree L. Newburn to Omni Family Credit Union n/k/a Omni Community Credit Union dated February 10, 2004, and recorded on February 17, 2004 as Document No. 1122324 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $151,762.32. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on January 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East door, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, MI. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 6.65 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 33 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST DISTANT SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33‚45" EAST 1107.18 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 04'30" EAST 996.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51‚ 45" EAST 221.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 04'45" WEST 997.27 FEET TO SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 34'45" WEST ALONG SAID SECTION LINE 221.44 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Which has the address of: 1265 Luce Rd., Battle Creek. MI., 49017. During the one year immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324!(a), in which ease the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Omni Community Credit Union Dated: December 13, 2009 By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo. MI 49009 269/382-3703 77541349 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E. Van Buren and Robin L. Van Buren, husband and wife as tenants by the entireties, to National Mortgage Network, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded April 18, 2007 in Instrument Number 1179458, and re-recorded to amend legal description 5/10/2007 in Instrument Number 1180345, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-6 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-6 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three and 88/100 Dollars ($163,823.88) including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point in the center of the highway 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, running thence East 20 rods; thence South 5 rods; thence West 20 rods to the center of the highway thence North along the center of the highway, 5 rods to the place of beginning subject to easement of the center of the highway, 5 road to the place of beginning subject to easement of the public in use of the highway on the west side thereof excepting therefrom commencing at a point on the North and South 1/4 line 31 rods South of the center of said Section 28, thence East 120.73 feet parallel with continuing East 21.04 feet, there South 3.64 feet, therence West 21.94 thence North, 3.94 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 356.3214 77541356 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Oly and Marie Ann C. Oly, husband and wife, to Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2000 and recorded November 27, 2000 in Instrument Number 1052302, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument Number 1102321., Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand FiftyFour and 68/100 Dollars ($199,054.68) including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel C-1: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 08 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along the East line of Lot 3 of said plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 degrees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerly line of Oakwood Drive; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183.00 foot radius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly line of Lot 1 of said plat of Pinewood Estates; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said plat to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541366 File No. 310.7033 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Bonnie A. Shanley and David Shanley, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS), Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of March, 2007 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 4th day of June, 2007 in Liber Document No. 1181243 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Four & 42/100 ($307854.42), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.6250% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2 WHISPERING PINES ESTATES, A RESIDENTIAL SITE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1023989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NUMBER 12 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 12/10/2009 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-OA8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA Shanely 77541045 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca J. Bobilya, a single woman, to National City Mortgage Services Company, NKA PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank NA, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002 and recorded October 31, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090652, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Three and 84/100 Dollars ($70,103.84) including interest at 7.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the intersection of the North and South 1/4 line of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, and the centerline of Highway M-43 as now exists; said point lying 2653.16 feet East and 959.05 feet North of the West 1/4 post of said Section 21; thence 359.70 feet along the arc of a curve right and center of M-43 whose chord bears South 58 degrees 59 minutes 19 seconds West, 357.78 feet and whose radius measures 1002.26 feet; thence South 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds West, along said center line 212.30 feet to the Northwest corner of property owned by "Noud": Recorded in Liber 401, Page 139, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 51 seconds West, parallel with the North-South 1/4 line and on Noud's West line, a distance of 417.24 feet; thence South 82 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West, 828.93 feet to a point which intersects the existing center line of Highway M-43 and the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section; thence 74.68 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 1878.15 feet and chord bears North 39 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds East, 74.67 feet; thence North 38 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East, 75.23 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right; thence 482.80 feet along the arc of said curve right, whose radius measures 889.81 feet and chord bears North 53 degrees 43 minutes 40 seconds East, 476.90 feet; thence North 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds East along said centerline, 369.63 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement for road purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541396 File No. 401.0400 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ERIC B. PRYOR and SHARON L. HABIN, MARRIED, to UNION PLANTERS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2002, and recorded on May 13, 2008, in Document No. 20080513-0005151, and re-recorded on June 8, 2009 in Document No. 200906080006030, and assigned by said mortgagee to US BANK, NA, as assigned,Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($41,585.59), including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan. at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 7, 2010 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER OF THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AT SHORE OF LONG LAKE AND ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 AND 1 / 4TH DEGREES EAST 215 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE NORTH 56 DEGREES EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES WEST 109 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 65 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 66 AND 1 / 4 DEGREES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1, OF THE NORTHEAST BLOCK OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF KENYON'S OAK GROVE. ALSO A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE 1 / 8 CORNER ON NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 15, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1 / 8 LINE 775 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 60 AND 3 / 4THS DEGREES EAST 625 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES, EAST 200 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 1 / 4 DEGREES, EAST 215 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SHORE OF THE LAKE NORTH 66 DEGREES, EAST 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 53 1 / 2 DEGREES, WEST 118 1 / 2 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES WEST 50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES, EAST 109 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 7, 2009 US BANK, NA Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 77541060 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY R. LATTA and TAMMIE M. LATTA, Husband and Wife, 8132 B Drive S, Battle Creek, MI 49014 to SMB MORTGAGE COMPANY (n/k/a SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST), 2 West Chicago Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036 dated November 6, 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on November 13, 2002 in Instrument No. 1091428 of Mortgages, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of Ninety-Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 18/100 ($90,353.18) Dollars and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, where by the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at Courthouse Bldg, Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in and for said County, on January 28, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the after noon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 5.9685% percent interest on the Mortgage, legal costs, Attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described as follows, to-wit: County of Barry, Township of Johnston, State of Michigan, is described as follows: Lots 6 and 17, COUNTRY ACRES, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 64, Barry County Records. The last day to redeem this deed is on July 28, 2010, however, if an Affidavit of Abandonment is filed with the Register of Deeds, the last day to redeem will be February 28, 2010, or until the time to provide the notice was required by MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. Dated: December 31, 2009 SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST Mortgagee. DRESSER, DRESSER, HAAS & CAYWOOD, P.C. By: P. Joseph Haas, Jr. Attorney for SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST Business Address 112 South Monroe Street Sturgis, MI 49091 77541627 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alfredo Salas-Rodriguez, married, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 23, 2007, and recorded on February 28, 2007 in instrument 200702280002482, and assigned by said Mortgagee to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four And 05/100 Dollars ($217,784.05), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 1324.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 528.00 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 858.00 feet along the East line of the West 528 feet of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 59.67 feet; thence Easterly 149.82 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 18 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds and a chord bearing South 80 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 149.14 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 833.51 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 206.93 feet along said South line to the point of beginning, together with and subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes described as a 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, the centerline of said easement being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 466.86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement centerline description; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet; thence Southeasterly 356.65 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347.55 feet to the radius point of a 60.00 foot radius turn-around and the point of ending of said easement centerline description. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541338 File #226725F02 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: William Morey and Johanna Morey, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2001 and recorded July 2, 2001 in Instrument # 1062384 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Five Cents ($128,884.85) including interest 10.649% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 21, 2010 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, block 7 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23. Subject to Easements, Reservations, Restrictions and Limitations of Record, if any Commonly known as 206 S East Street, Freeport MI 49325 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: 12/24/2009 Household Finance Corporation III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 09-17457 ASAP# 3381107 12/24/2009, 12/31/2009, 77541493 01/07/2010, 01/14/2010 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Bradley J. Nanzer and Jamie K. Nanzer, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6230 Jamestown Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-8917. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1301 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 31, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541633 File # 301034F01 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Doug Wheeler and Tamra Wheeler, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 2809 Yeckley Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9656. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1302 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http://www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 9467432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 28, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 28, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 31, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 77541587 File # 301370F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott M. Oakes, a single man and Heather Bellows. a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2003 and recorded May 15, 2003 in Instrument Number 1104392, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 33/100 Dollars ($125,609.33) including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 72, 73, 84 and 85 of William C. Schultz Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 60 of Plats Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 426.0870 77540960 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel C. Waybrant and Evita R. Waybrant, husband and wife, to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2004 and recorded August 27, 2004 in Instrument Number 1133102, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 83/100 Dollars ($137,550.83) including interest at 9.83% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: commencing at the center of Moe Road, 20 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 for place of beginning; thence South 10 rods; thence East 32 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West 32 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541391 File No. 514.0139 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cay Velderman, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 16, 2003 and recorded September 17, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113515, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three and 52/100 Dollars ($163,623.52) including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 28, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 5 acres, North 10 acres, East 1/2, Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 31, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541651 File No. 285.9732 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Lynn Clark-Granger, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004, and recorded on November 8, 2004 in instrument 1136899, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One And 63/100 Dollars ($90,971.63), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 21, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East one half of Lot 1 and the East one half of Lot 2 and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541458 File #284713F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L Quist and Katherine V Quist, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 12, 2007, and recorded on March 13, 2007 in instrument 1177443, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Five And 44/100 Dollars ($141,905.44), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Old Farm Village, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293231F01 77541050 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle D Haywood, single, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA (the "Savings Bank") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as receiver for the Savings Bank and pursuant to its authority under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1821(d) via affidavit, Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2006, and recorded on January 26, 2007 in instrument 1175629, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Six And 25/100 Dollars ($75,126.25), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 Assessor's Plat Number 4 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, on page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292040F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Murray M. Stuck and Angilynn A. Stuck, husband and wife, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2006 and recorded July 5, 2006 in Instrument Number 1166780, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Trust 2006M2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated August 1, 2006 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two and 00/100 Dollars ($92,572.00) including interest at 9.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 28, 2010. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 49, except the North 69 feet thereof and also excepting the South 24 feet thereof, and also, except the East 24.7 feet of the South 122.7 feet thereof, all in Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 3. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 31, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541646 File No. 356.3229 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Balyeat and Lauretta Balyeat, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2006, and recorded on December 26, 2006 in instrument 1174336, and rerecorded on January 3, 2007 in instrument 1174590, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Maiden Lane Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2008-1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 75/100 Dollars ($114,335.75), including interest at 8.89% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1171 and 1172 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294927F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith Ann Mishler, A Single Woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2004, and recorded on October 15, 2004 in instrument 1135515, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy And 69/100 Dollars ($52,370.69), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner, Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan; Thence North along the West line of said Section 5, a distance of 450 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing North along said line 424.50 feet; Thence East 264 feet; Thence South 424.50 feet; Thence West 264 feet to the West line of Section 5 and the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292711F01 77540938 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Victor Jaworowski and Phyllis Jaworowski, husband and wife, and Melissa Jaworowski, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns., Mortgagee, dated July 17, 2007 and recorded July 27, 2007 in Instrument Number 200707270000224, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Four and 95/100 Dollars ($115,994.95) including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 8, Keeler Brother's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, being a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 40, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541371 File No. 285.8314 77540977 FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION WITH OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE, AS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO SPECIAL PROTECTIONS. To: Richard J. Decker and Tammy Decker 12015 Parkway Shelbyville, MI 49344 County: Barry State law requires that you receive the following notice: You have the right to request a meeting with your mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The person to contact and that has the authority to make agreements for a loan modification with you is: Orlans Associates, P.C Loss Mitigation Department, P.O. Box 5041, Troy, MI 48007-5041, (248) 502-1331. You may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”) website or by calling MSHDA. The website address and telephone number of MSHDA is: (www.mshda.info/counseling_search/), telephone (517) 373-8370, TTY# 1-800-382-4568. If you request a meeting with the servicer’s designate within 14 days after the Notice required under MCl 600.3205a(1) is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings will not start until 90 days after the date the Notice was mailed to you. If you and the servicer’s Designate reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if you abide by the terms of the agreement. You have the right to contact an attorney. You may contact attorney of your choice. If you do not have an attorney, the telephone number for the Michigan State Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is 1-800-968-0738. Dated: December 31, 2009 Orlans Associates P.C Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 77541590 File Number: 200.5719 NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL 600.3205a(4) NOTICE is hereby provided to Allen Ruthruff and Fayetta Ruthruff, the borrowers and/or mortgagors (hereinafter "Borrower") regarding the property located at: 6375 Rose Rd, Delton, MI 49046-9737. The Borrower has the right to request a meeting with the mortgage holder or mortgage servicer. The agent designated by the Mortgage Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder to contact and that has authority to make agreements under MCL sections 600.3205b and 600.3205c is: Trott & Trott, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 at (248) 593-1309 The Borrower may contact a housing counselor by visiting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s website or by calling the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at http:// www.michigan.gov/mshda or at (866) 946-7432. If the Borrower requests a meeting with the agent designated above by contacting an approved housing counselor within 14 days from December 18, 2009, foreclosure proceedings will not be commenced until 90 days after December 18, 2009. If the Borrower and the agent designated above reach an agreement to modify the mortgage loan, the mortgage will not be foreclosed if the Borrower abides by the terms of the agreement. The Borrower has the right to contact an attorney. The telephone number of the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service is (800) 9680738. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: December 24, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer and/or Mortgage Holder 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2525 File # 300211F01 77541464 77541236 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daryl L. Brodbeck, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2008 and recorded June 30, 2008 in Instrument Number 200806300006729, and An Affidavit of Scrivener's Error to correct the legal was submitted for recording, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five and 26/100 Dollars ($159,885.26) including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 7, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, thence North along the East line of said Section 2105 feet to the place of beginning; thence West 725 feet; thence North 430 feet; thence East 725 feet to the East line of said Section; thence South along said East line 430 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 10, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 File No. 241.5569 77541055 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory Vanderwal, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 2005, and recorded on May 26, 2005 in instrument 1147121, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six And 97/100 Dollars ($88,496.97), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Section 17, 363.5 feet East of the North one-quarter post thereof for the Place of Beginning, and running thence South 0 degrees 55 minutes West, 222.2 feet; thence East 310.4 feet, thence North 0 degrees 55 minutes East 222.2 feet; thence West 310.4 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541242 File #156895F03 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven G. Ehrhardt, a married person, to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 2, 2002 and recorded September 12, 2002 in Instrument Number 1087317, and Re-recorded to add legal description on April 4, 2003 in Document Number 1101481, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen and 70/100 Dollars ($112,818.70) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on JANUARY 14, 2010. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing the Southeast corner of the East one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnston Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 762 feet, thence West 244 feet, thence North 371 feet, thence East 244 feet, thence South 371 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 17, 2009 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 248-502-1400 77541361 File No. 326.0371 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sally Jo Peterson, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 17, 2006, and recorded on December 4, 2006 in instrument 1173429, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dba Americas Servicing Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Nine And 90/100 Dollars ($91,229.90), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Easterly 66 feet of Lot 6, Assessor's Plat No. 4 of Middleville, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 77541333 File #294309F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2002, and recorded on October 2, 2002, at Instrument No. 1088561 in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight and 55/100 Dollars ($30,638.55), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in the City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage by Scott E. Sackrider and Lisa J. Sackrider, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2002, and recorded on January 24, 2002, at Instrument No. 1073607, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Three and 66/100 Dollars ($60,633.66), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the lobby of the Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Said premises is situated in City of Battle Creek, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 24, of country acres according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on page 64. PPN: 08-009-060-012-00 More Commonly Known As: 1068 Cherry Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 4, 2009 For more information, please call: KELLOGG COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mark D. Hofstee (P66001) Bolhouse, Vander Hulst, Risko, Baar & Lefere, P.C. Grandville State Bank Building 3996 Chicago Drive SW Grandville MI 49418-1384 (616) 531-7711 77540982 77540987 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason B. Bush and Heather Bush, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 16, 2006, and recorded on October 26, 2006 in instrument 1171909, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight And 79/100 Dollars ($122,008.79), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing on the East side of the Highway 57 rods 14 links South the West 1/4 post; thence East 11 1/2 rods; thence South 22 rods 11 links more or less; thence West 13 1/2 rods to the center of the Highway; thence North 15 rods 23 links; thence East 2 rods to the East side of the highway; thence North 6 1/2 rods to place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #292392F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald B. Kahler and Linda K. Kahler, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2008, and recorded on February 28, 2008 in instrument 200802280001829, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($156,124.98), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 7, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 412 feet of the following description: A parcel of land in the East 26 rods of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 13 which lies 1220 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 13; thence due South 812 feet; thence West 429 feet; thence due North 812 feet; thence due East 429 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 10, 2009 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #293081F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William T. Quick Individually and as Attorney in Fact for Tonette C. Quick, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage a Division of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005 in instrument 1145482, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Six And 22/100 Dollars ($138,306.22), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 13 of Hickory Grove, a Condominiom, According to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 660 on Page 303, in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds and Designated as Barry Condominium Subdivision Plan N0. 7, together with rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as Described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as Amended. The Described land also included the Mobile/Manufactured Home Affixed thereto and More Particularly Described as Fallows:1997 Fleetwood, Serial Number: NFLV55AB04166BJ13 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #299307F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A Klesko, a Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 21, 2005, and recorded on March 1, 2005 in instrument 1142108, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty Thousand One And 22/100 Dollars ($20,001.22), including interest at 12.12% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 14, 2010. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron stake which is North 61 Degrees 00 Minutes East 22.00 Feet from the Southeast corner of the plat of the First Addition of Gwin's Grove; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes 87.0 Feet for the Place of Beginning; thence South 28 Degrees 30 Minutes East 62.0 Feet; thence South 45 Degrees 00 Minutes West 122.00 Feet; thence North 28 Degrees 30 Minutes West 62.0 Feet to the Southwest corner of the land recorded in Liber 129 of Plats for Barry County on Page 637; thence Easterly along the Southwesterly line of said land 122.00 Feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. Subject to easements, use building and other restrictions of record, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 17, 2009 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #294344F01 77541014 77541316 77541296 77540992 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Barry County CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 452 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance N0. 452 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS FOR 305 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th of December 2009. A complete copy of this ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk, at City Hall, 201 East State Street, hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 29, 2009, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. January 5 February 9 March 2 April 6 May 11 June 1 July 6 August 10 September 7 October 5 November 9 December 7 ELECTION DAYS: February 2 May 4 August 3 November 2 77540795 SUPERVISOR & ASSESSOR ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS POSITION AVAILABLE SCHEDULED OFFICE HOURS FOR THE CLERK AND/OR TREASURER WEDNESDAYS 9:30 AM - 11:30 & 12:30 - 3:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW DATES: Paraprofessional - Alternative Education: Schoolyear position/3.5 hours per day. Associates degree with 2 years school experience preferred. Letter of interest/resume must be received by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010. Send to Cynthia Vujea, Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan 49046. For complete job description, call 269-623-9225 or email sjones@dkschools.org March 2, Tuesday 4:00 pm • March 8: Monday 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 pm March 9: Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00 & 6:00 - 9:00 pm • July 21: Wednesday 4:00 pm December 15: Wednesday 4:00 pm 77541578 77541877 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2010 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM with exception to the dates as noted below. Americans with Disabilities Act; stating that if those with disabilities notify the clerk within 10 days prior to the meeting, accommodations will be furnished to satisfy such disabilities and allow meaningful attendance. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk, Jennifer Goy at 8810 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 or phone, 269-664-4641. 77541532 �Page 14 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner SCUDDER, continued from page 8 His powerful build and well-knit frame also speak of a tough customer to handle once aroused to desperation. At first, Durfee would only reply to questions asked. Later, he became more communicative and talked freely. The substance of his story we give below: “I have been in Barry C ounty about four years, and on the Rutland farm about a year. I came from the township of Vernon, Shiawasee County. I never saw Scudder until the day of the shooting. The night before however, I had seen him in a dream. And when I got up Wednesday morning, I recalled that dream. I felt that I was to have trouble and with the man I had seen in my vision. “When he alighted from the carriage and came toward me on a rapid walk, I knew he was the man I had seen in my dream the night before, and I trembled like a leaf with excitement. I was afraid of him, and he is the first man I have ever feared in my life. “He came up near me, and I had an ax. He asked me if my name was Durfee. I told him it was. He told me to put down the ax. He did not tell me that he had a warrant for me. My attention was wholly directed to Scudder, for I was afraid of him. He fired the first shot, which hit me here (pointing to the wound in his left side near the heart.) I don’t remember much about what happened afterward, I only know that I fired my revolver. I think, I am quite sure, that I fired but one shot; but I wouldn’t want to swear to that, for I was so excited. I had nothing against Scudder, but I was afraid of him. I don’t think Geer hit me, but I wouldn’t know for creation about that, “It’s a bad thing, but it wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for that lawsuit. That was a mean thing all the way through. I thought they were taking advantage of me. I didn’t know that my case was to be tried Tuesday, and when I heard next morning that it had been and that they had beaten me, I was excited. I thought they were taking unfair means to get my property. And when a man gets excited, he often does things he is sorry for afterward. I remember threatening Geer that morning. I often see things beforehand as I did about Scudder, and tell others things that are going to happen.” To the question, “Did you go to Hastings and buy the revolver because you expected, from your dream, to have trouble?” he replied that he did not; that he was excited that morning when he came to town. MSP Troopers back in uniform Two Michigan State Police Troopers who were laid off from the Hastings post due to state cuts have been recalled to their positions. One trooper was reinstated Nov. 15, and the second will resume his duties Jan. 11, 2010. The troopers were laid off in June of this year in an attempt to ease budget shortfalls. The reinstatement comes after the state was able to use federal stimulus funds to bring back the 100 troopers who had been pinkslipped. In total, 55 troopers donned their uniform again in November with the other 45 coming back in January. Durfee says that sometimes when he is not excited his wounds are somewhat painful; but most of the time, his excitement keeps him up and he doesn’t feel the hurt except when taking a long breath. This second account is from a Sept. 5, 1884, edition of The Hastings Banner : THE DURFEE TRIAL – For the Murder of Under Sheriff William M. Scudder – Outline of the testimony in the Case – Wednesday morning of last week, the trial of Stephen Durfee for the murder of Under Sheriff William M. Scudder on May 14th last, was called in the circuit court. To the information, Durfee pleaded not guilty, and the work of securing a jury commenced, the people being represented by Prosecutor Colgrove and L. E. Knappen; the prisoner having as his counsel Mr. A. R. McBride of Corunna, and Messrs. C. G. Holbrrok and A. R. Kenaston, of this city. At 4 o’clock p.m., the counsel expressed themselves satisfied with the jury, and the following gentlemen took the oath to well and truly try the cause: Byron B. Williams, Barry Horace W. Snow, Yankee Springs Joseph T. Crumback, Thornapple Jesse Townsend Jr., Hastings Wm. Jordan, Woodland Fred J. Quick, Maple Grove Edward Gesler, Baltimore Ira B. Bachelor, Castleton Daniel P. Wolf, Maple Grove Patrick Dooley, Irving Emmerson W. Hyde, Maple Grove A.C. Cahill, Orangeville After a brief outline of the case and statement of facts the people expected to prove by Prosecutor Colgrove, Mr. C. H. VanArman, attorney of this city, was called and testified that some time previous to the murder, Durfee told him that he would kill any officer going on to his premises and attempting to levy upon his property. William R. Geer, at that time deputy sheriff, testified substantially as at the inquest and as published in the Banner of May 23 [Omitted here, refer to previous article]. Earl Mattison, Hastings. Saw Durfee purchase revolver and cross the street looking very angry toward Geer, keeping his eyes upon Geer all of the time. Durfee got into the buggy and drove away. Edward Powers, Hastings. Sold Durfee revolver on day of shooting. He said that [Durfee said] dogs were troubling his sheep and he wanted to kill some dogs. Left store with revolver but soon returned looking very excited and angry, inquiring how to load it. Tried to get revolver from Durfee “but he would not let me have it.” John Wickham, Hastings. Was in front of Greble & Powers on day of shooting. Saw Durfee trying to load revolver, looking very angry. He would not let anyone take the revolver to show him how to load it. John Q. Cressy, sheriff, testified as to condition of revolvers when came into his possession. Two of the chambers of Geer’s revolver were empty, and three cartridges snapped, but not fired. In Durfee’s revolver but two chambers had cartridges, both of which were fired, Drunk driving, no way to celebrate The Hastings Police Department reminds citizens to be cautious while traveling during the holidays and to be responsible when attending gatherings to bring in the new year. “If you over indulge don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle, make plans to have a designated driver or make arrangements to have a friend or family member drop you off and pick you up at the end of the evening,” said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “Driving after having too much to drink is not only hazardous to yourself but to other innocent motorists out on the road.” Drunk driving can cost several hundred to thousands of dollars, the loss of driving privileges and time in jail, he added. “Be accountable, be safe and have a happy new year,” said Leedy. buggy and come toward me. Think I was between corn crib and barn. Do not know what was doing. Remember picking up ax. Scudder came within 16 feet of me and asked if my name was Durfee. I said yes, and that he should keep back. Saw no revolver at that time. Saw him draw revolver out of coat pocket, I think, and point it at me. Think he told me to put down the ax, but don’t know whether I replied or not. “When he drew his revolver, I took mine out and pointed it at him. He said, ‘Here’s one that can shoot, too,’ and shot, hitting me in the breast. He advanced a little nearer, and I shot at him. He then shot, hitting me in arm, causing me to drop my revolver. I stooped to pick it up and Scudder grabbed me in such manner that I could not use my arms. Geer then came up, and I tried to kick revolver out of his reach, but he got it and snapped it at my head. It did not go off. He snapped the second time and the ball passed through my shoulder, when heard Scudder say, ‘He’s shot me.’ I think that is what he said. Scudder loosed his hold of me and fell back. “I then chased Geer. He shot and hit me in the finger. I was in fear. Scudder was the only man I ever did fear. Feared him because of dream had nigh previous. Did not know that Scudder had a warrant. Felt very nervous that morning when came to Hastings. Was injured (in manner stated by Dr. Cowles when 14 years old, and it has affected me more or less ever since. Dr. Upjohn attended my wounds in the jail. Cross Examination. “After Scudder fell, I chased Geer with the ax. He turned and fired at me twice, his revolver snapped twice. Don’t think I turned and flinched when Geer snapped revolver at me. Think would have hurt Geer if I had caught him. Bought revolver; don’t know what bought it for. Couldn’t tell why I bought it, except that bought it for such purposes as needed for. Don’t know as there was any pressing need of my buying revolver at that time. Never owned a revolver before. I might have told Geer that would kill him if he came to levy on my property, and I did raise a stick and threaten to strike him. Did not buy revolver for purpose of killing Geer. Could not tell what had in mind when bought revolver. Had seen Geer two or three times. “When Scudder and Geer came I had on my pants, shoes and shirt. Had revolver in pants pocket. Carried it there for no particular purpose. I started home at once after bought revolver. Did not expect to pay that judgment. Remember grinding knife when Scudder came. Think Scudder shot first, but would not want to swear positively. Remember telling Mr. VanArman that [I] would kill any officer that attempted to levy on my property. Think did not really mean it, but my disposition is that if I did not get my rights by law, I could get them some other way. I mean to say, that if a man should come to me or take my property I would shoot and kill him.” (Here the prisoner betrayed intense excitement, uttering the last sentence with great emphasis and leaving the stand immediately thereafter with the remark that was all he proposed to say.) The defense here rested, and the people introduced the following resulting testimony: Wm. Bristol, of Assyria, Justice. Has known Durfee two or three years and had never seen anything in his appearance to lead him to think Durfee insane. Orin Adams, of Johnstown, gave like testimony. H.D. Munger, of Assyria, thought Durfee not insane but that he had a high temper. Geo. W. Clark, of Assyria, and Levi Mosher and J.S. Stevens, of Johnstown, testified that they knew Durfee well, and thought him a sane man. Sheriff Cressy, recalled, said that he had examined the wound in Durfee’s shoulder and that in his opinion the ball remains in his body. He considered Durfee sane. Elmore Devore, of Vernon, considered Durfee sane on all subjects except perhaps that of fortune-telling and domestic relations. Wallace Smedley of the same place considered Durfee a sane man and did not consider his fortune telling an evidence of insanity. Dr. Wm. Upjohn, of Hastings, testified that he attended Durfee professionally while in jail. Wound in right shoulder was penetrating wound and thinks ball is in his body yet. Had observed Durfee from the very first as to his mental condition. Considered him sane, and “have discovered nothing that would lead to a contrary opinion.” Edward Otis, of Rutland. “Geer and Bruss came to our house in pursuit of Durfee. I went with Geer from our house. On the way, Geer told me that Scudder went up and commenced talking with Durfee, when Durfee drew revolver and fired.” Dr. W. P. Polhemus, Hastings. Have known Durfee since June of last. Went to the jail twice to examine him as to his mental condition. Had conversation with him. Found no indications of insanity. Regard him as sane. Opinion based on personal examination of Durfee and the history of his family. Have made this case an especial study. Dr. E. H. Lathrop, Hastings. Examined Durfee in company with Dr. Polhemus, as to his mental condition and believe him sane. Saw nothing to indicate insanity. Defense introduced as sur-rebuttal Mrs. Fannie Everet, of Nashville, sister of Durfee, who testified that they have a sister Anna in Assyria, who is insane. She had lain in the woods over night two or three times without food. Their father attempted to hang himself, but was prevented by neighbors. On Aug. 19, 1884, Stephen Durfee was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering William Scudder. His case went to trial Aug. 27, 1884. Three days later, he was found guilty and sentenced to life in Jackson State Prison. Durfee filed a 10-point appeal of his conviction which went before the State Supreme Court in June 1886. The Michigan Supreme Court rejected all 10 points of his appeal and upheld the conviction. Although the cause and place of his death is unknown, Durfee is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Scudder’s widow, Alice, married Adrian C. Cook Jan. 1, 1885. She died in childbirth May 13, 1886, at age 37, leaving her only surviving child, Burwell Scudder, an orphan. Burwell was raised by his maternal grandfather, John Perkins of Prairieville. Burwell married Mary Dietrich in November 1901. They had three children, Mildred (Shafer), William Lyle (Mary Streeter) and Gerald (Dorothy Foote). Burwell died March 1948, at age 69. His widow died at age 94 in February 1979, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility (now Thornaple Manor). Scudder’s great-grandson Gary Shafer said he has been trying to establish some sort of permanent memorial of his great-grandfather’s sacrifice. “When my aunt died, I went through their papers and found these things. If I hadn’t, who knows what would have happened to them. They might have been lost forever,” said Shafer of the newspaper clippings, photographs and the dented and broken pocket watch that once belonged to Under Sheriff William Scudder. “I think I’m the last person in my family who remembers the story. I don’t want him to be forgotten.” “I had never heard of this before,” said Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf after being approached by Shafer. “To us, Mr. Scudder is an officer killed in the line of duty, and it is up to us to give him the recognition and respect he deserves.” Leaf said that by next spring, he intends to put a plaque memorializing Scudder in the main office of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. He also intends to get Scudder’s name placed on the memorial in Washington, D.C., for all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. LumenFlow receives grant HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, January 22, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD To consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE request by Mr. Ron Daniels of 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, MI to consider an application for a Private Campground as allowed in the AR District as a Special Use to be located on a portion of parcel number 08-007-022-012-00 and parcel # 08-007-022-012-05 in accordance with The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance Article XVII Section17.2 (C) Special Exception Uses in the A.R. Zone. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon and 1:15 to 3 pm at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to close of business day of the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following the hearing to decide on the above request and any other business that may legally come before this Board. Jim L. Carr Zoning Administrator 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2464 the blank shells being in the same. In Scudder’s revolver, all the chambers were empty. Jas. A. Nims, marshal of Hastings, went to the house of Durfee’s brother in Johnstown [Township] and found Stephen Durfee locked in bedroom. “He said that he was afraid of the crowd and he did not want to come out and told me he would come out to-morrow. I told him to throw the ax out and hold up his hands, since we were going to take him in dead or alive. Someone raised the window and Durfee threw the ax out. In meantime, we had got a rail against the door for the purpose of breaking the hinges, when Durfee threw up his hands and surrendered. TESTIMONY FOR THE DEFENSE In his statement of the case on the part of the defense, attorney McBride said that they proposed to establish the following theories: That Durfee is and was insane at the time of the homicide; that he acted in self-defense, and further, that William R. Geer fired the fatal shot received by Scudder. The following witnesses were all called to prove Durfee’s insanity: Messrs. A. Smith, Joseph Wright, Wm. McKinney, Alfred Dickey, Wm. McCarthy, of Vernon, Shiawasee County, all of whom lived neighbor to and were more or less intimate with Durfee during his several years’ residence at that place. They were all of the opinion that Durfee was insane upon certain subjects, viz. fortune telling and domestic relations and narrated several occurrences from which such opinions were formed. Dr. Ambrose Cowles, of Durand, certified that he had [contact] with Durfee in Shiawasee county; knew of his having injured his privates when 14 years of age, and thought that injury of that kind would tend to insanity. Thought Durfee a monomaniac on the subject of domestic relations. Would not say that he was insane on other subjects. Chauncy Briggs, of Assyria, testified that at he saw Durfee at one time when he thought he was insane. Mssrs. Willis Humphrey, of Johnstown, and Norman Clark of Assyria thought Durfee insane, and narrated occurrences from which such opinion was formed. D. L. Durfee, of Assyria, brother of Stephen Durfee, testified that their sister Ann, living in Assyria, acted queerly at times, and that the family considered her insane. He had observed strange actions on the part of Stephen since he came to live in this county four years ago. Mr. George Edger lives near Durfee in Rutland. Was notified of homicide by Geer, who came to his house on a run; asked him if he had a gun; said Durfee had killed Scudder. Went to Durfee’s with Geer, saw Scudder’s body, but did not see Durfee. John Bruss, of Rutland, went with Geer in pursuit of Durfee, when Geer told him that Scudder told Durfee that he had a warrant for him, and Scudder shot in the air to let Durfee know he was armed. Lewis Norton, of Hastings, was at Durfee’s day of homicide when heard Porter say that Scudder fired the first shot. Wm. Stebbins, of Hastings, went to Durfee’s with Norton at time mentioned above. Heard Porter say that Durfee and Scudder met on the chip pile; that Scudder told Durfee to put down ax, and then shot — both commenced shooting. Thought Porter meant that Scudder shot first. Stephen Durfee, the prisoner, was called to the stand and made the following statement, with the premise that he was terribly excited on the day of the affray and was much excited now: “Am 47 years old. Remember occasion of last spring. Was shot in several places. Did not know Scudder. Remember of a man called Scudder coming to my place, but had never seen him before, and did not know what he wanted. Did not know at that time who was with him. First saw them when they were but a short distance from the hitching post. “Saw man called Scudder jump out of 77541894 Middleville-based company LumenFlow will receive consulting services from Innovation Works through a scholarship from the Barry Community Foundation. LumenFlow offers services in lean-design photonics solutions. “Given Innovation Works’ track record for helping West Michigan companies bring products to the market, we are very happy to receive this scholarship,” said LumenFLow chief optical engineer and owner Brian Zatzke. Zatzke said he heard about the scholarship from BCF President Bonnie Hildreth while attending an innovation and inventors work- shop at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. “This scholarship is for local entrepreneurs and businesses who will benefit from Innovation Works’ wealth of experience in business consulting services,” Hildreth said. A dozen entrepreneurs attended the workshop sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Participants heard from Innovation Works Director Bill Foley and Dan Clark, president of the Grand Rapids Inventors Network. Foley and Clark spoke on the tools needed to bring a product to market, when patents are appropriate and how to overcome the traditional obstacles that entrepreneurs face. Foley cited the book Innovate Like Edison and encouraged the group to think about how to improve existing products and solve problems with their inventions. Valerie Byrnes, president of the Economic Development Alliance, invites anyone with an invention or idea or who would like to learn more about the innovation scholarship to call the Alliance at 269-945-2454 for assistance. Lions need overtime to get past Pennfield by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions lost a decent sized lead, then had to overcome a small deficit in overtime to get their second Kalamazoo Valley Association win of the season last Tuesday night (Dec. 22) at Pennfield. Jordan Beachnau knocked down the front end of a one-and-one, then hit a shot following a Jennifer Kent rebound of her missed second attempt to put the Lions in front for good in the extra session. They scored a 51-48 victory. “We squeaked one out in OT,” said Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball coach Landon Wilkes. “It wasn’t pretty, but we squeaked one out.” The Lions led the ball game 18-9 at the end of the first quarter. Maple Valley did a better job of running the floor than the host Panthers early on in the ball game. “We actually ran out to a pretty decent lead, but we even had a bigger lead than (18-9),” said Wilkes. “We were up 12 one time. They kept on fighting back, and fighting back.” By the end of the third quarter, the two teams were tied at 36-36. Both teams tallied six points in the fourth to go into overtime tied at 42-42. Elizabeth Stewart paced the Lions on the night with 16 points. Kent finished with 15 and Mikaela Bromley seven. Breanna Pelloni led the Panthers with 22 points. “She just plays inside,” Wilkes said of Pelloni. “She was 6-of-10 from the line with eight field goals. She just roams around the basket and causes havoc in there.” Pennfield also got eight points each from Megan Parker and Megan Ethier. Maple Valley is now 3-3 overall, and 2-3 in the KVA. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 15 2009’s TOP STORIES, continued from page 1 ration in the foundation we would be talking completely different stuff. But the ability to use categoricals, we’re able to go in and say, ‘I don’t want to cherry pick at-risk funding and eliminate counseling, but it affects very few of our programs district wide.’ Not that it’s good... “I’m really concerned about next year though,” added Satterlee. “If they don’t allow us to continue to use categoricals and they just make a foundation proration, and At Risk is back in the budget, we may have counseling in the fall and we’ll have to come up with $200,000 somewhere else. Sagging economy causes businesses to close The third story in the Top 10 is the economy and how it has impacted local businesses such as Seif Chevrolet and Metaldyne. Jan. 23, after 16 years in business, Bill Seif Chevrolet closed its doors although its used car sales and the service department remained open and available through Jan. 30. December 2008, Jim Dykstra, then general manager of the dealership said, “Our new car business is off. Off doesn’t mean it’s not existent, but (it’s) not at the rate we’re used to. Seif marked the third new-car dealer in Hastings to close its doors in 16 months. Dreisbach Pontiac GMC closed in September 2007 and Classic Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. closed in March 2008. Metaldyne Corp., which has a plant in Middleville, and its United States subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in June. The Middleville plant, which closed Aug. 31, had employed 87 hourly and 23 salaried employees. James Lancaster and his wife Jackie enjoyed their time in Washington D.C. where he went to receive the Presidential Unit Citation. “Metaldyne filed bankruptcy because its current liquidity, lease costs and debt load are not sustainable in the United States under the incredibly low industry volumes and uncertainty in the automotive sector,” the company said in a generic letter to government officials. The tight credit market also was cited. The decision to file under Chapter 11 came despite extensive restructuring initiatives implemented by Metaldyne over the previous 17 months, including significant cost reductions with an annualized value of $100 million and the completion of a bond tender offer which contributed to the de-leveraging of Metaldyne. Barry Township Police Chief takes his own life, reasons investigated Tragedy struck the Delton area in early June when its beloved police chief, Marshal “Mark” Kik, 52, took his own life outside of the Barry Township Hall. Those who knew him said his death was unexpected. Kik had recently returned to work after having taken a leave of absence due to medical issues. He had served Barry Township for 29 1/2 years. After receiving an anonymous letter, the Banner investigated the situation to determine the validity of the letter’s claims, which stated that Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf was attempting to take over Barry Township. The letter stated that the township was planning to relieve Kik from his post. Barry Township Supervisor Was Kahler denied that they had any intentions of removing Kik as chief or allowing Leaf to take over. Leaf also stated that he was not looking to take control of Barry Township. Further investigation showed the likely causes of his death to be the health issues he was facing as well as the stress of work upon his return. In notes he left behind, he listed his medical condition as his reason, saying he didn’t want to be a burden. Additionally, Kik did not return to work as police chief but was instead under the supervision of Kahler and police officer Chris Martin, who was acting as police chief in Kik’s absence and would continue doing so “until further board action.” Year-end quiz tests readers’ knowledge by Bannon Backhus Staff Writer The end of a year is not just the perfect time to look forward, it also is the perfect time to reflect, and the following quiz will provide readers with an opportunity to see just how much they remember about what happened in the Barry County area in the past 12 months and what they might have missed out on during that time. Those who do not pay attention to happenings reported in The Banner might be prone to adopt the opinion had by many of the people who have heard of the area but know little about it: Nothing happens in Barry County. But, for those who stay on top of local news, the area — for better or worse — boasts the same level of compelling stories, political intrigue and interesting characters found in more well-known places across the country. Readers who answer 16 to 20 of the following questions correctly should consider themselves news junkies, and they might enjoy a career in the exciting world of journalism. Those who answer 12 to 16 of the questions correctly could be news junkies one day, but should resolve themselves to being well-informed gossips in the meantime. A person who answers less than 12 questions correctly should consider himself or herself out of touch and might enjoy a career in the exciting world of blog-writing. The correct answers appear at the end of the quiz. 1. In August, what did Patrick Walker find along a creek near Clarksville? a) The leg of an extinct species of duck b) A copy of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park c) A golf ball signed by Tiger Woods d) The tooth of a Columbian mammoth 2. This month, the primary provider of emergency medical services to which area(s) was shut down due to issues involving noncompliance? a) Barry Township b) Hope Township c) Prairieville Township d) Both a and c 3. In October, who was awarded the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Athena Award? a) Michael Callton b) Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom c) Lani Forbes d) Bill Murray 4. This year, after the home of a Hastings man was found to be full of items from numerous burglaries, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf claimed what? a) That the finding solved 100 percent of the sheriff’s department’s robbery cases b) That the finding solved 100 percent of the robbery cases being investigated in the state c) That the finding made Barry County 100 percent crime-free d) That the finding utilized 100 percent of the sheriff’s department’s resources 5. In August and September, what musical instruments could be found around the city of Hastings? a) Harpsichords b) Pianos c) Didgeridoos d) Drums 6. Officials reported in March that something was missing from the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. What was it? a) 60 feet of runway b) A 1989 Cessna a) $10,000 worth of fuel d) A radio antenna Kellogg’s custodial staff b) The end of Mystery Meat Mondays at Delton Kellogg c) The possible expulsion of a first grade student at Delton Kellogg d) The addition of an iron maiden to one of Delton Kellogg’s playgrounds 7. In November, Barry County Prosecutor Tom Evans announced that several Prairieville Township officials had unintentionally violated which act? a) The Open Meetings Act b) The Freedom of Information Act c) The Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act d) The Act of Kindness 15. What two Barry County high schools were represented as Kyle Dalton and Matt Watson wrestled for the Division 2 State Championship at 125 pounds at the individual state wrestling finals in Auburn Hills? a) Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg b) Hastings and Lakewood c) Delton Kellogg and Hastings d) Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg 8. Using money from a grant, the Maple Valley school system purchased what in March? a) A 500-gallon fish tank stocked with tilapia b) A working replica of Albert Einstein c) A miniature model of the solar system d) Enough helium for all of Maple Valley’s students to sound like Smurfs for one day 9. In June, it was announced that the City of Hastings agreed to swap the former library building that had stood vacant for more than two years with Barry County in exchange for what? a) Two pudding cups and a bag of Fritos b) Property that had been spared designation as a parking lot c) A rookie-year Joe Dimaggio trading card d) An easement that would allow for construction of a cell phone tower 10. Which of the following examples of cooperation took place this year? a) The Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg school systems agreed to share a food services director b) Fred Jacobs, vice-president of J-Ad Graphics, agreed to not criticize any government entity for one week c) The Hastings Charter Township Board agreed to allow the Hope Township Board to hold one of its meetings at Hastings Charter Township Hall d) Dogs and cats shared cages at the Barry County Animal Shelter 11. Over the course of several months this year, members of the Hastings Planning Commission spent time doing what? a) Learning sign language b) Discussing a sign ordinance c) Signing autographs d) Waiting for a sign from above 12. In February, libraries and other organizations throughout the county hosted celebrations honoring what about Abraham Lincoln? a) His impressive height b) His commitment to live theater c) The 225th anniversary of the release of his autobiography d) The 200th anniversary of his birth 13. Many local nonprofit organizations were awarded funds in July from what trust? a) The Richard B. Messer Trust b) The Irving Charlton Trust c) The Dewey, Cheetham and Howe Trust d) The Lesser Greater Trust 14. In March, protesters gathered in front of Delton Kellogg Elementary School to oppose what? a) The possible privatization of Delton 16. As of this year, the City of Hastings requires businesses to do what if they install new parking lots? a) Take fencing lessons b) Enclose the parking lots with decorative, sturdy fencing c) Provide parking spaces reserved for fuelefficient cars d) Provide parking spaces reserved for cars leaking oil 17. After again tearing down houses to put in parking lots, the City of Hastings approved an ordinance stating that businesses could not do what? a) Have open/closed signs larger than 5 by 7 inches in their windows b) Conduct business while a parade is moving through town c) Tear down houses to put up parking lots d) Cater to their customers 18. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ volleyball team had its best season ever in 2009, advancing all the way to the Class B State Championship game against North Branch. The Panthers came up just short of helping coach Jack Magelssen to his 11th state title. At what high school did he win his first 10 championships? a) North Branch b) Portage Northern c) Portage Central d) Marysville 19. In July, Standard & Poor’s, one of the world’s leading providers of financial research, awarded Barry County a credit rating that was higher than the State of Michigan’s. What rating did the county earn? a) AAA b) AA c) 9-volt d) K, standing for “kwality” 20. In October, the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to reduce increases to fees that were prescribed in a resolution the board adopted in August. What were the fees associated with? a) Parking fines b) Certified copies of vital records c) Rentals of police vehicles d) Audio recordings of the board’s meetings The correct answers are as follows: 1. d); 2. d); 3. c); 4. a); 5. b); 6. a); 7. a); 8. a); 9. b); 10. a); 11. b); 12. d); 13. a); 14. a); 15. d); 16. b); 17. c); 18. b); 19. b); 20. b) Members of the J-Ad Graphics newsroom who contributed questions and answers. The harvest of 2009 will go down as a rough one in the record books. If the lack of sun and high temperatures needed to ripen the crops in the summer wasn’t enough, heavy rains in the harvest season prevented many fields from being harvested. Despite the suspicious way in which Kik handled the taking of his own life, meticulously leaving notes, committing the act right outside of his work place and placing a silent call to 911 just before the act, no more information was discovered in regard to what reasons behind his actions. Delton Kellogg and Pennock Health Services opt for privatization Privatization was a popular topic in Delton and Hastings this year, as the Delton Kellogg Board of Education and administrators for Pennock Health Services, the company that owns Pennock Hospital in Hastings, decided to privatize the custodial staffs working at Delton Kellogg schools and the hospital. Maple Valley Schools also considered privitizing similar services but opted to continue operating as it had. Following failed negotiations and several public protests, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education voted in May to allow Superintendent Cynthia Vujea to enter into a contract on behalf of the district with a private company that would provide custodial services to the district. Vujea said privatizing the district’s custodial staff, which was made up of 11 employees, would save it approximately $1 million over the course of the next three years. Less than two months after the board of education voted on privatization, the positions of 32 employees who worked in the hospital’s housekeeping department were privatized July 1. Carla Wilson-Neil, chief operating officer for Pennock Health Services, said the move would save the organization approximately $92,000 by the middle of next year. Both Vujea and Wilson-Neil said that the private companies would allow the original employees to maintain their employment by working for them. Construction of new Pennock Hospital postponed indefinitely In November, Jim Wincek, vice president of support services for Pennock Health Services, announced that plans to construct a new hospital at the corner of M-37 and M-43 in Rutland Charter Township had been put on “indefinite hold.” According to Wincek, the need to put construction of the proposed hospital on hold stemmed from a recent financial loss in the operation of the Pennock Hospital in Hastings and the difficulties that the loss created in obtaining financing for such a project. Middleville baby-sitting debacle gains national attention When Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed Public Act 1555 of 2009 into law in November, it meant that Michigan residents could help friends or neighbors with child care without facing repercussions from state government The law exempts child care from the state’s day-care regulations. State Rep. Brian Calley introduced the legislation after learning that the state ordered a Middleville mother to stop watching neighborhood children before they got on the school bus because she was not a licensed day-care provider. The state had ordered Lisa Snyder to “cease and desist” watching her neighbors’ children briefly each day or face fines and possible jail time. “While it’s unfortunate that a law was actually needed to allow Michigan residents to be good friends and neighbors, I’m extremely pleased common sense has prevailed,” said Calley. “This embarrassing episode should discourage government from attempting to intrude on our everyday lives.” Family Fare opens in Hastings Family Fare in the Kmart Plaza in Hastings opened at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Felpausch Food Center, which was bought out by Spartan Foods, the parent company of Family Fare, closed its doors for the final time at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, to officially open the new store, which was the result of $5.8 million in improvements and expansion to the former Plumb’s Valu-Rite Foods. Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to service proposed hospital In June, the Rutland Charter Township Board voted 5-2 to allow Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to provide sewer services to the corner of M-37 and M43, for the proposed hospital. The decision came after months of debate by members of the board over whether the sewer authority or the City of Hastings should provide sewer services to the proposed hospital. While many specifics were discussed by the township board members prior to the vote, one of the most debated topics was whether having the sewer authority provide such services would violate the township’s master plan and the related Hastings Area Joint Land Use Plan, which details how the township should partner with surrounding municipalities in actions involving growth and development. City and County agree to land swap Rounding out the Top 10 news stories for 2009 was the land swap between the City of Hastings and Barry County. The swap gave the county possession of the former Hastings Public Library building located at 121 S. Church St. adjacent to other county buildings. In return, the city received six vacant lots, located south and west of the Friend of the Court building and west of the Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast in the city’s planned urban development. The county had made known its interest in the former post office-turned-library as far back as 2007, when the city considered bulldozing the historic building to allow for more parking. The city twice sought bids in 2008 and accepted a bid from a Grand Rapids developer, even though the bid did not meet the city’s criteria. In May of 2009, Encore Development sent a letter to the city, saying it no longer wished to pursue a contract with the city. Less than two months later, the county and city agreed to the exchange. Bowling Scores Sunday Night Mixed Sandbaggers 44 1/2; Skabbs 38; Team Ate 35; Sunday Snoozers 34; Pinchasers 33 1/2; Shelly’s Country Daycare 33; Funky Bowlers 33; Lanes Divided 33; Straight Liners 31; Late Arrivals 29; The Heath Gang 26. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Kuhlman 170-449; D. Roberts 169-432; J. Shoebridge 153-405; K. Becker 204; M. Olin 186; K. Farlee 159; S. Henry 152; S. Symond 141. Men’s Good Games and Series - DJ James 248-627; J. Shoebridge 206-591; T. Heath 236-585; S. Olin 197-577; B. Allen 204-567; C. Merica 196-563; S. Wilkins 177505; JJ Britten 167-443; B. Hubbell 224; B. Madden 203; S. Farlee 193; B. Heath 160; M. Bassett 152. Tuesday Mixed Grove Street Cafe 44-24; Hastings City Bank 40 1/2-27 1/2; Boyce Milk Hauler 3533; Hurless Machine Shop 33-35; Barry County Red Cross 28-40; J-Bar Antique Tractors 22 1/2-45 1/2. Men’s Good Games - D. Blakely 247; L. Porter 220; P. Scobey 215; G. Hause 202; C. Steeby 191; T. Graham 189; K. Armstrong 182; G. Snyder 181; S. Hause 181. Men’s Good Series - D. Blakely 606; L. Porter 567; P. Scobey 572; G. Hause 494; C. Steebe 498; T. Graham 491; K. Armstrong 510; G. Snyder 503; S. Hause 485. Women’s Good Games - S. Beebe 213; B. Wilkins 185; D. Service 178; M. Westbrook 156; B. Smith 156; B. Ramey 157; D. Ware 150; B. Norris 149; L. Whiteman 148. Women’s Good Series - S. Beebe 497; B. Wilkins 503; D. Service 454; M. Westbrook 435; B. Smith 400; R. Ramey 381; D. Ware 428; B. Norris 395; L. Whiteman 413. Tuesday Trios Coleman’s 55-17; CBS 42-30; Lynn Denton 40.5-31.5; Quick Response Fire 4032; Trouble 38-30; Lu’s Team 37.5-34.5; Lucky Strikes 35-33; Twisted Sisters* 29-35; Super Crips 27-45; Sister’s * 24-40; Delton Pole* 24-28; Team 12* 0-56. High Game - D. James 242; T. Daniels 237; P. Ramey 227; Shirlee V. 222. High Series - T. Daniels 587; Shirlee V. 582; L. Potter 573; Heather 570. �Page 16 — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — The Hastings Banner County rallies ‘round athletic achievements in ‘09 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Non-compliance shuts down Delton EMS” “Prairieville Township officials targeted in recall” “Delton, Pennock privatize housekeeping, maintenance, custodial crew” There were plenty of divisive issues in the Delton community which made headlines in Barry County during 2009, but few stories were more unifying than that of the ten girls in maroon and white who played volleyball better than any other group of high school girls ever at Delton Kellogg. “In all my coaching years, this is absolutely the best support I’ve ever seen,” said Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Jack Magelssen after his team’s win in the state quarterfinals in November. “I was in tears leaving town. They let the schools out. All the kids were lining the roads for over a mile. We had police. We had fire trucks. Every little elementary kid had a sign with a player’s name on it. People were coming out of stores. It was unbelievable. That’s a tribute to these kids.” Delton Kellogg, ranked second in the state in Class B most of the season, defeated the defending state champions from Holland Christian on that night in Vicksburg. “They were cheering us on your way out of town,” Magelssen said with a smile. “I didn’t know if they’d be cheering us when we came back in to town.” The Panthers went on to top Livonia Ladywood in the state semifinals in Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena, before falling to North Branch 25-19, 30-28, 25-23 in Class B State Finals. On the way to the finals, the Delton Kellogg girls won their second consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) championship, and the program’s first ever district and regional titles. “(Magelssen) just kind of told us at the beginning of the year we had the talent, and if we believed in how he was going to coach us, we could (get to the state finals). He was obviously right,” said Delton Kellogg senior setter Terin Norris, who will continue her volleyball playing days at Western Michigan University. Norris was joined in earning first-team AllState honors by sophomore teammate Adrianna Culbert. Delton senior Katie Marshall was named third team All-State, while classmate Hannah Williams earned an honorable mention nod. “I wasn’t sure if I believed it,” said Culbert of making it to the finals. “It seemed like it would be such a long way to get there. Now that we’re here, it seems like a short season.” Time flies when you’re having fun. Winning is usually fun. It must have been a quick year for many of Barry County’s best high school athletes, as 2009 was an outstanding year filled with state championships, great team state runs like that made by the Delton Kellogg girls, and other conference and local successes. In a rare feat, one of the local varsity boys’ basketball teams made it further in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) tournament than any of the five varsity wrestling programs from the county. Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball team reached the Class B State Quarterfinals for the first time since 1999, after handily winning district and regional championships. The The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its Class B Regional championship victory over Haslett in DeWitt. Saxons knocked off Delton Kellogg in the district final, after the Panthers had ended a 25-year district losing streak by knocking off Lakewood in the semifinals. The Saxons, led by seniors Adam Skedgell, Adam Swartz, Brad Hayden, Dane Schils, and Dylan McKay, got Inkster to play at their pace in the state quarterfinal in Jackson, but couldn’t hold off the Vikings in a 36-32 loss March 24. “This team exemplified a team better than any team I've ever had,” said Hastings head coach Don Schils. “I’ve had more talented teams, but if you took one player away from their role on this team we don’t get anywhere near where we are.” “It’s been a pleasure just to coach them. It’s been an honor. I can honestly say this has been the most enjoyable season.” The furthest a varsity wrestling team made it in the state tournament was the regional round, where Hastings was downed by Byron Center in Division 2, and in Division 3 Lakewood lost to Allendale and Delton Kellogg to Allegan. The Saxons reached the regional round by scoring a 25-23 victory over Thornapple Kellogg in the district finals at Wayland Union High School. For the second time during the season, a dual between the two teams which shared the O-K Gold Conference crown (TK wins duals, Hastings wins tournament) came down to the final weight class. “Unbelievable. Just unbelievable,” said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “Everybody bumped their line-up around. Middleville bumped their line-up. We bumped our line-up around.” Goggins attributed the win to guts more than good coaching though. “Everybody just had a job to do and everybody did it tonight,” said Goggins. “I don’t want to wrestle them again. I don’t want to wrestle them again. Give it a year.” Thornapple Kellogg state medallist Chris Westra had the chance to give the Trojans a victory with a pin in the final bout of the evening, but Colton Marlette stayed off his back in an 8-2 loss. “It’s a dog fight boys. It was awesome. It was just a fun dual meet,” said Thornapple Kellogg coach Tom Fletke. “My boys came back and gave us a chance to win. It looked like they were down and out.” The match of the night came early in the night, and gave the Saxons a lead they’d never relinquish. TK led 9-7 when Trojan senior Kyle Dalton and Saxon senior Matt Watson stepped to the center of the mat. The two battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods, before Watson got in on Dalton early in the overtime. As Watson lifted Dalton off the mat, Dalton’s feet slipped into a figure four around Watson’s head and a penalty point gave the Saxon the win. Dalton got to avenge the loss at the Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Dalton earned the 125-pound state championship in Division 2 with a 4-2 victory. Both ended outstanding high school careers as three-time state medallists. “There’s no one else I’d rather wrestle in the finals than Matt,” said Dalton. “He’s a great competitor and he’s one of my good friends.” Watson shared those sentiments. “I’m pretty upset,” Watson said, “but I couldn’t have asked for a better person to wrestle in the finals. We’ve seen each other for six years and been friends since I can remember.” There were a handful of other state medallists in Division 2; Saxon junior Gage Dewey Slaughter and the Saxon varsity football team reached the state play-offs with a 7-2 regular season, but were downed by Byron Center in their Pre-District contest to open the postseason. Pederson was sixth at 135 pounds; Thornapple Kellogg senior Mike Craven sixth at 103 pounds; TK senior Chris Westra seventh at 189 pounds; and TK senior Cody Clinton fourth at 215 pounds. In Division 3, Delton Kellogg’s Matt Loveland and Lakewood’s Ryan Steverson earned medals at the Palace. Loveland was sixth at 125 pounds, and Steverson was fourth at heavyweight. It was a tough year for Delton Kellogg and Lakewood as strings of consecutive conference champions ended for both teams. Every conference title won by Barry County teams in the winter of 2008-09 came on the mats, but the others weren’t by Delton Kellogg senior Matt Loveland earned his third state medal at the individual finals last March. Delton Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team won the inaugural Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference championship in 2009. wrestlers. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team won its first ever O-K Gold Conference title, and Delton Kellogg’s girls won the first Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC) championship. “It was the best meet we had in a long time,” said Delton Kellogg senior Mandy Dye 2009 SPORTS REVIEW, continued on page 17 Delton Kellogg’s Nick Rendon (left) and Tyler Bourdo race through the woods during their Division 3 Regional Meet in Portage. The Panther boys’ team qualified for the state finals with their performance. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk12.org THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 No events scheduled 4:15 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 No events scheduled SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 TBA Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Lansing Catholic Central A 9:00 am Boys Varsity Wrestling Belding Invite A Boys Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls 7th “A” “B” Team 8th “A” JV Varsity Varsity JV Basketball Wrestling Basketball Wrestling Wrestling Cheerleading Cheerleading Newhall-Blue Godwin Heights Quad Newhall-Blue Caledonia HS Caledonia HS Lakewood HS Comstock Park HS H A H A A A A Forest Hills Northern MS Forest Hills Northern MS GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central Ottawa Hills HS Conf. Meet GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central A A H A A H H A THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 TBA Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Lansing Catholic Central A MONDAY, JANUARY 4 No events scheduled TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Dalton rises off of Hastings’ Matt Watson at the end of their 125-pound championship match at the Individual State Finals in March. Dalton earned the state championship with his victory. The Saxons’ Ryan Burgdorf races towards the finish in the 100-meter dash at the MITCA team state finals, which Hastings qualified for thanks to its Division 2 Regional Championship. Burgdorf went on to place second in both the 100 and 200 at the MHSAA State Finals. 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Fresh. Fresh. 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Varsity MS JV JV Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Swimming Cheerleading Basketball Basketball Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: 77541883 SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Page 17 LHS says good-bye to its old gym after 45 years by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood athletic director Wayne Piercefield sat flipping a basketball in his hands for a moment Tuesday night on the old wooden bleachers on the east end of the old Lakewood High School gymnasium. “This is kind of a special ball,” he said. “I was going to auction it off, but I didn’t. Now, I’m just holding on to it.” It was the ball that made the final basket in the old gymnasium, which hosted its last varsity games Tuesday between the Lakewood and Byron Center boys’ and girls’ teams. Viking senior forward Dylan Benit flipped up a little runner as he floated through the lane with about five seconds left in the varsity boys’ team’s 71-59 loss to the visiting Bulldogs. The Lakewood ladies also fell to the Bulldogs, 61-47. “It was a great night, minus the two losses,” said Piercefield. “It was nice to see the crowd, a lot of the alumni back.” Most of the alumni in attendance who either played or coached varsity basketball, volleyball, wrestling, or cheerleading in the gym during the 45 years it was in use gathered at center court during half-time of the boys’ game for a photograph. Lakewood superintendent Mike O’Mara spoke during the ceremony, recounting many of the memories which made the last night in the old gym so special - including great crowds and championship performances by all the Lakewood athletic teams. O’Mara took time out later in the night for a family photo at center court, which included six members who had played ball in the facility. T-shirts commemorating the event were sold outside the gym, and on the back read “THE WOODSHED IS A ‘MOVIN’ IN 2010”. Moving from the old gym will be one section of the floor, which was signed by many in The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team plays defense against Byron Center in the first quarter of the final game in the old Lakewood High School gymnasium Tuesday evening. The Lakewood boys fell 71-59. (Photo by Brett Bremer) attendance. It will hang outside of the entrance of the new gym which opens with the competitive cheer team’s Lakewood Invitational Wednesday, Jan. 6. The first basketball games will be played there Jan. 15, and the varsity wrestling team gets its first turn in the new digs Jan. 30. Also moving into the new gym will be the scoreboards and the Capital Area Activities Conference signs. Piercefield doesn’t plan to auction off the ball, but pieces of the floor will be auctioned off on Ebay starting in about a month. Lakewood athletes and coaches from past and present gather at center court during half-time of the varsity boys’ basketball game Tuesday night against Byron Center in honor of the final games to be played in the old gymnasium at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 2009 SPORTS REVIEW, continued from page 16 At right, Lakewood varsity volleyball coach Kellie Rowland puts her name on the piece of the floor from the old Lakewood High School gymnasium which will be hung outside the entrance to the new gym. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Card of Thanks Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home - farm business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 CARD OF THANKS The family of Louis Neeb would like to thank Dr. Steve Wildern, all the nurses and respiratory therapists at Pennock Hospital for their excellent care of Louie over the years during his many hospitalizations. 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Ever since then in competitive we’ve been waiting for the comeback year.” The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ swimming and diving team had been waiting a few years to get its first participant in the Division 1 State Finals, and accomplished the feat in 2009 with freshman Joshua Wheeler qualifying in the diving competition. The track and field stars in the spring did more than just reach the state finals, they won state championships. Barry County is the home of the top boys’ 1600-meter relay team in Division 3 and the top girls’ 1600-meter relay team in Division 2. Those relay teams were anchored by a couple of the top 400-meter runners in the state, Maple Valley senior Jeff Burd (who was the state champion in Division 3) and TK senior Emma Ordway (who was the state runner-up in Division 2). This was the second 1600meter relay title for each of them, Burd and his teammates came into 2009 as the defending champions Ordway was a state champion in the event as a freshman. “There’s something different about the mile-relay, and the 400 open,” said Ordway. “In the mile-relay you’re with your team. You have a different drive to go. “I kept telling coach I wish I had the same mindset in the 400 as I do in the mile-relay. There’s just something about sharing that, and not wanting to lose.” The Trojan team of Ordway, Cassie Holwerda, Stephanie Betcher, and Hana Hunt won with a time of 4 minutes 3.93 seconds in Zeeland. The Lion team of Rob Morehouse, Josh Hall, Nick Thurlby, and Burd combined for a time of 3:23.86 at Comstock Park High School. That was just four hundredths of a second better than the time of Albion’s second-place foursome of Patrick DeWalt, Darius Crum, Dion Mitchell, and Todd Atchison. Burd had a decent sized lead as he raced off with the baton, after taking it out of the hand of Thurlby, but Atchison came on strong. They raced side by side in front of the full bleachers for the final 100-meters. “Maybe an arm (was all Atchison ever got in front),” Burd said, “but that’s about it. “I was looking around for him too, and then he was right beside me. I was like, ‘uh oh’.” Those moments were few and far between over the past two seasons. “Not very often with Thurlby running third. That’s the first time I had to think ‘uh oh’ ever,” Burd said, who was also fourth in the 200-meter dash. Thurlby placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, and fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles. Burd, Thurlby, Morehouse, and Jimmy Brown placed third in the 800-meter relay. The Delton duo Hannah Williams and Katie Searles scored medals in the 300-meter low hurdles. Williams was third and Searles fourth on the girls’ side. Back in Division 2, Thornapple Kellogg’s Brittany London set a new school-record in the pole vault, clearing 10 feet 8 inches, placing fifth. Allyson Winchester was third in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:11.97. Hastings’ Ryan Burgdorf earned the only boys’ medals for the county in Division 2, placing second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.03 and second in the 200-meter dash in 22.18. He also placed sixth in the 400meter dash (49.73). Hastings’ boys’ and Thornapple Kellogg’s girls both won O-K Gold Conference Championships in 2009, and went on to add regional titles as well. For the TK ladies, it was their second straight regional championship, for the Hastings’ boys it was their first since 1959. Maple Valley’s boys were the KVA champs, but fell just short of winning a regional title at home. There were a few other outstanding performances in the spring, including the Hastings’ varsity boys’ baseball team setting a school record for victories in a season at 23 and the Hastings, Lakewood, and Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf teams all advancing from the district to regional round of the state tournament. While the Delton Kellogg girls stole the spotlight during the fall, there were plenty of other achievements made around the county throughout the season. The Hastings’ varsity football team earned a spot in the state playoffs with a 7-2 regular season record that included only losses to play-off bound Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern in the O-K Gold Conference. The Saxon offense which rolled up yards and racked up points during the regular season couldn’t keep that up against Byron Center in the Pre-District round of the state tournament though, falling to the Bulldogs 41-6 at Jenison High School. Hastings varsity football coach Fred Rademacher is now the dean of Barry County football coaches, as Guenther Mittelstaedt retired from Maple Valley before the 2009 season began. Mittelstaedt compiled a record to 173 wins and 70 losses in his 24 seasons leading the Lion varsity program. His teams reached the state playoffs 13 times, including a run of seven straight times from 1999 through 2005. The Lions reached the state semifinals in 1992, and the Class CC State Finals at the Silverdome in 1997 where they fell 6-0 to Oakridge. Mittelstaedt said that a focus on offense is something that’s very different from 25 years ago. “The biggest change is all the spread offenses, and people concentrating so much on the offensive side of the ball,” said Mittelstaedt. “There is’ a lot more exchanging of tapes, or now CD’s and DVD’s or whatever you call them. It’s a year long job now. You no longer can get away. In the spring you’re constantly doing things. There’s the emphasis on the passing leagues and the summer camps. It has never been an easy job. I don’t think people realize what’s involved until you become a head coach and experience it. I’m amazed at the longevity I’ve had. I’ve watched a lot of people come and go, a lot of great coaches.” While there are a lot of reasons that the job is a tough one, there are a lot of reasons its a rewarding one. “Love of the game,” said Mittelstaedt. “I enjoy working with the young people. We’ve had some great young people at Maple Valley. Most of them have worked very hard to become very good ball players.” While one hall of fame coach stepped down, another returned, as Larry Seger once again took over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team after two seasons away. “In my estimation, we could not do better than Larry Seger,” said Thornapple Kellogg athletic director Brian Balding. “He is Middleville tennis, so as long as we can keep him around we will.” And another local coach was named a hall of famer, Delton Kellogg’s Fred Pessell was named to the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in Sept. Pessell taught biology and health at Delton Kellogg High School for 30 years, and spent time as the varsity boys’ track and field coach and as the varsity football coach. He was inducted into the Delton Kellogg Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. “I thanked the association for first of all selecting me,” said Pessell. “That was quite an honor. 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Shipley earned her second state medal, and the Saxon team placed fourth behind a pair of O-K Gold Conference rivals. Pessell coached the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team to 16 Kalamazoo Valley Association championships. His teams at one point compiled a record string of 74 consecutive victories in league dual meets. In other coaching news in the fall, Kellie Rowland returned to the sideline for the Lakewood varsity girls’ volleyball program. She led a young Viking team to a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship, but her team was bounced from the state tournament by Delton Kellogg in the district finals at Eaton Rapids High School. Before the Panthers’ runner-up finish in Class B, the top team finish in the fall in Barry County was from the Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team which placed fourth in the state in Division 3 with sophomore Gabrielle Shipley earning her second state medal. The Saxons’ O-K Gold Conference rivals from South Christian, after runner-up finishes at the state finals each of the past two years, won the title this year with a team score of Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team celebrates clinching a game in its regional championship victory over Pennfield at Gull Lake High School. The Panthers went on to the Class B State Finals, where they were downed by North Branch. 652 over the course of the two-day, 36-hole tournament. The Sailors were 61 strokes better than second place Forest Hills Eastern, which finished with a 713. DeWitt was third at 777, and Hastings fourth with an 802. “It was a great experience,” Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger said. “The goal was to get to state, because the team was so close last year.” “I think they did well today. I think we could have done better, but it was a great finish to the season.” The Saxons were joined at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University by Lakewood freshman Emily Kutch, who became the second Viking girl to reach the finals. For the first time, a number of girls from the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity swimming and diving team reached the Division 1 state finals in the same season. The Trojan team of Kayla Strumberger, Alexa Schipper, Natalie VanDenack, and Kaylee DeMink swam to a 15th place finish with a time of 1:54.53 in the 200-yard medley relay. VanDenack also reached the finals in her two individual events. She matched her 13th place finish from her sophomore trip to the finals in the 100-yard freestyle, finishing in 54.84 seconds. She was 14th in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.17. In the other two events where the Trojans qualified for the state meet, they didn’t reach the finals. Schipper placed 17th in the 100yard breaststroke. The team of Schipper, VanDenack, DeMink, and Patricia Garber placed 28th in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Thornapple Kellogg junior Allyson Winchester earned her third state medal in cross country, placing seventh at the Division 2 State Finals in Brooklyn. Her freshman teammate Casey Lawson just missed out on the medals. The seventh place finish was her lowest placing at Michigan International Speedway, after finishing sixth as a freshman and second in 2008. It was also her slowest time on the course, as she crossed the line in 18:58.7. “It’ll encourage me to do better next year,” Winchester said. “I want to win it really bad.” A few others were just happy to be at the finals, including Delton Kellogg sophomore Jolene Drum and freshman Brianna Russell in the girls’ race. The Delton boys qualified for the finals as a team after a gutsy performance at their Division 3 regional. Thornapple Kellogg’s Emma Ordway was the Division 2 state runner-up in the 400-meter dash last June in Zeeland, and also won her second state championship in the 1600-meter relay along with teammates Hana Hunt, Cassie Holwerda, and Stephanie Betcher. The Lion foursome of Rob Morehouse (from left), Jeff Burd, Nick Thurlby, and Josh Hall won Maple Valley’s second straight Division 3 state championship in the 1600meter relay in June at Comstock Park High School. 06701430 Tax questions? We can help! 269-945-9452 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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